THE FIRST EDITION OF SHAKESPEARE. 
 
 THE WORKS 
 
 OF 
 
 WILLIAM SHAKESPEARE, 
 
 IN REDUCED F AC SI MIL 
 
 FROM THE FAMOUS FIRST FOLIO EDITION OF 
 
 | 
 
 1623. 
 
 WITH AN INTRODUCTION 
 
 BY J. O. HALLIWELL-PHILLIPPS. 
 
 NEW YORK: 
 
 FUNK & WAGNALLS, PUBLISHERS, 18 & 20 ASTOR PLACE. 
 
 1887. 
 
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 REPLACING 
 
 
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P R EF A C E. 
 
 TT may be safely asserted, without fear of the 
 writer being accused of exaggeration, that 
 the First Folio Edition of Shakespeare is the 
 most interesting and valuable book in the whole 
 range of English literature. There is no work in 
 that literature at all approaching near to it in 
 critical value. When it is mentioned that this 
 volume is the sole authority for the texts of such 
 masterpieces as the Tempest, Macbeth, Twelfth 
 Night, Measure for Measure, Coriolanus, Julius 
 Cczsar, Timon of Athens, Antony and Cleopatra, 
 Cymbeline, As You Like It, and The Winter s 
 Tale were the rest of the book waste-paper, 
 enough will have been said to confirm its unrival- 
 led importance. And its value increases every 
 day, for day by day it is more clearly ascertained 
 that many of the subtler meanings of passages in 
 the works of Shakespeare depend upon minute 
 indications and peculiarities which are alone to be 
 traced in the original printed text. 
 
 A few of the dramas in the First Folio were 
 possibly edited from Shakespeare's original manu- 
 scripts. This may be conjectured to have been 
 probably the case with some of the author's latest 
 
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vi PREFACE. 
 
 productions, single copies of which might have 
 sufficed for some years for the necessities of the 
 theatres ; but there can be no doubt that most of 
 the autographs of the plays had been lost some 
 time before the writer's decease, many possibly 
 having been destroyed by the fire at the Globe 
 Theatre in the year 1613. The editors of the 
 Folio, however, boldly assert that they " have 
 published them as where before you were abused 
 with divers stolen and surreptitious copies, maim- 
 ed and deformed by the frauds and stealths of in- 
 jurious impostors that exposed them, even those 
 are now offered to your view cured and perfect of 
 their limbs, and all the rest absolute in their num- 
 bers as he conceived them ; who, as he was a 
 happy imitator of nature, was a most gentle ex- 
 presser of it ; his mind and hand went together, 
 and what he thought he uttered with that easiness 
 that we have scarce received from him a blot in 
 his papers." This evidently is meant to imply 
 that the whole of the volume was carefully edited 
 from the author's manuscripts, whereas it is certain 
 that in several instances Heminge and Condell 
 used printed copies of the old quarto editions, in 
 which were certain manuscript alterations, some 
 pf the latter being valuable, but others the re- 
 
PREFACE. 
 
 vn 
 
 verse. Home Tooke, indeed, inconsiderately fol- 
 lowed by numerous others, goes so far as to say 
 that " the First Folio is the only edition worth re- 
 garding ; " adding, " it is much to be wished that 
 an edition of Shakespeare were given literatim 
 according to the First Folio, which is now be- 
 come so scarce and dear that few persons can 
 obtain it ; for, by the presumptuous license of the 
 dwarfish commentators, we risk the loss of Shake- 
 speare's genuine text which that Folio assuredly 
 contains, notwithstanding some few slight errors 
 of the press." Home Tooke was not so well read 
 as were the commentators, none of whom could 
 have exhibited such an entire ignorance of the 
 value of the Quartos. Every one, however, who 
 has really studied the question, must admit that 
 his opinion is correct in regard to no inconsider- 
 able portion of the Folio volume, and that, even 
 in those cases in which the texts of the Quartos 
 are on the whole to be preferred, no student of 
 Shakespeare could possibly dispense with inces- 
 sant references to the collective edition. The 
 value of the First Folio is so unequivocal, that 
 there is no necessity for its wildest partizan to re- 
 sort to exaggeration. 
 
 The reader will more readily understand the 
 
viii PREFACE. 
 
 purport of these observations, if we add a list of 
 the plays in the order in which they are here 
 printed, with observations on the relative author- 
 ities of the texts. It will, of course, be under- 
 stood that the mention of the circumstance of any 
 drama in this volume being a first edition, con- 
 veys also the fact that it is the only authoritative 
 text: i. The Tempest. First edition. Per- 
 haps edited from the author's own manuscript, 
 which we know was not amongst those destroyed 
 in the fire at the Globe Theatre. 2. The Two 
 Gentlemen of Verona. First edition. 3. The 
 Merry Wives of Windsor. First edition of the 
 play in its complete state. A surreptitious quarto 
 appeared in 1602, but it is merely an imperfect 
 copy of the author's first sketch of the comedy. 
 4. Measure for Measure. First edition. 5. Com- 
 edy of Errors. First edition. 6. Much Ado 
 About Nothing. Printed from a quarto' edition 
 which appeared in 1600, with a few omissions 
 and variations. 7. Loves Labour s Lost. Print- 
 ed from a quarto edition published in 1598, with 
 a few alterations of slight consequence. 8. A 
 Midsummer Night's Dream. Printed from Rob- 
 erts's quarto edition of 1 600. 9. The Merchant 
 of Venice. Printed fromr Heyes's quarto of 1600, 
 
PREFACE. ix 
 
 with a number of variations and corrections. 10. 
 As You Like It. First edition, n. The Tam- 
 ing of the Shrew. First edition. 12. All's Well 
 that Ends Well. First edition. 13. Twelfth 
 Night. First edition. 14. The Winter s Tale. 
 First edition. 15. King John. First edition. 
 1 6. Richard the Second. Mainly printed from 
 the quarto edition of 1615. 17. First Part of 
 Henry the Fourth. Chiefly taken from the 
 quarto edition of 1613. 18. Second Part of 
 Henry the Fourth. There was a quarto edition 
 issued in 1600, but the editors of the Folio appear 
 to have used a manuscript playhouse transcript 
 of the comedy. 19. Henry the Fifth. First 
 complete edition. The earlier quartos were sur- 
 reptitiously printed, and are very imperfect. 20. 
 First Part of Henry the Sixth. First edition. 
 This play could not have been written by Shake- 
 speare, though he may possibly have added a few 
 touches to it. 21. The Second Part of Henry 
 the Sixth. First edition. It is an alteration of 
 an older play called the " First part of the Con- 
 tention betwixt the Two Famous Houses of York 
 and Lancaster, with the Death of the good Duke 
 Humphrey," 1594- 22. The Third Part of 
 Henry the Sixth. First edition. It is an altera- 
 
PREFACE. 
 
 tion of the " True Tragedy of Richard Duke of 
 York, and the Death of good King Henry the 
 Sixth, with the whole Contention between the 
 two Houses, Lancaster and York," 1595. 23. 
 Richard the Third. Edited from a playhouse 
 copy of the quarto edition of 1602, which must, 
 however, have had numerous manuscript altera- 
 tions and additions. 24. Henry the Eighth. 
 First edition. 25. Troilus and Cressida. Print- 
 ed from the quarto of 1609, with certain omissions 
 and some valuable additions. 26. Coriolanus. 
 First edition. 27. Titus Andronicus. Edited 
 from a playhouse transcript. It is nearly impossi- 
 ble to believe that this drama could have been 
 written by Shakespeare, and I rather incline to 
 conjecture that the editors of the First Folio in- 
 serted the older .play on the subject, first printed 
 in 1594, through either mistake or ignorance, 
 knowing that Shakespeare had written a drama 
 on the same theme, and finding no other version of 
 it in their collection of plays. 28. Romeo and 
 Juliet. Edited from a playhouse copy of the 
 quarto edition of 1609. 29. Timon of Athens. 
 First edition. 30. Julius Ccesar. First edition. 
 31. Macbeth. First edition. 32. Hamlet. Edit- 
 ed from a playhouse transcript. 33. King Lear. 
 
PREFACE. 
 
 Edited from a playhouse transcript, certainly not 
 from the author's manuscript. 34. Othello. Edit- 
 ed from a playhouse transcript. 35. Antony 
 and Cleopatra. First edition. 36. Cymbeline. 
 First edition. 
 
 The First Folio was originally issued at the 
 selling price of twenty shillings. The present 
 average value of a perfect copy is ^500, and one 
 very fine example in the possession of Lady Bur- 
 dett-Coutts cost that lady, at the Daniel sale, no 
 less a sum than ^714. There is no doubt that these 
 prices will be largely exceeded in the future. It 
 is scarcely necessary to say that the volume has 
 been for generations the almost exclusive prop- 
 erty of wealthy collectors, and a sealed book to 
 the generality of readers and students. By the 
 aid of modern science it is now placed in a con- 
 veniently reduced form within the reach of all. It 
 is not of course pretended that any facsimile of 
 any old book will in all cases of minute research 
 entirely supersede the necessity of a reference to 
 copies of the ancient impression, but for all usual 
 practical objects of study this cheap reproduction 
 will place its owner on a level with the envied 
 possessors of the far-famed original. 
 
 J. O. HALLIWELL-PHILLIPPS, 
 
SHAKESPEARE 
 
 THE FIRST FOLIO. 
 
 [1623.] 
 A Reduced Facsimile. 
 
To the Reader. 
 
 This Figure, that thou here feeft put, 
 
 It was for gentle Shakefpeare cut ; 
 Wherein the Grauer had a ftrife 
 
 with Nature, toout-doothelife : 
 O,could he but hauedra wne his wit 
 
 Aswellin brafle, ashe hath hit 
 Hisface t the Print would thenfurpafTe 
 
 All, that was euer writ in brafTe. 
 But, fince he cannot, Reader, Jooke 
 
 Nocon his Pifture, but his Booke. 
 
 B.I. 
 
MR. WILLIAM 
 
 SHAKESPEARES 
 
 COMEDIES, 
 HISTORIES, & 
 TRAGEDIES. 
 
 Publifhed according to the True Originall Copies. 
 
 L 5V *D 
 
 Printed by Ifaac laggard, and Ed. Blounc. \6^^f 
 
TO THE MOST NOBLE 
 
 AND 
 
 INCOMPARABLE PAIRE 
 
 OF BRETHREN. 
 
 WILLIAM 
 
 Earleof Pembroke, <3cc. Lord Chamberlaine to the 
 Kjngs moft Excellent ^Maie{ly. 
 
 AND 
 
 PHILIP 
 
 Earle of Montgomery, &c, Gentleman of his Maieftks 
 
 Bed-Chamber. .Both Knights of the moft Noble Order 
 
 of the Garter and our fingular good 
 
 LORDS, 
 
 Right Honourable, 
 
 Hiljlneftudie to be thankful in our particular for 
 tkemany fduors vse haue receiwc/fromjour L.L 
 we arefalne-, 'upon the ill fortune t to mingle^ 
 mojldiuerfe things that can bce,fearc f 
 
 and 'ra/bneffe rajhnejje in the enterprise, and 
 feare of the fuccejje. For, when we valew the places jour H.H. 
 Jtftaine we cannot bitt know their dignity greater jhen todefcendto 
 the reading ofthefe triflfsiand^hile we name them trifles ^e haue 
 depriudourfelues of the defence of our 'Dedication, 'Butjincejottr 
 L.L. haue beene pleas d to thinly thefe triflesfome-thing, hecreto* 
 fore ^ and haue profeejttMed both them, and their <*Authourliuing 9 
 Witkfo tnuchfauour : voe hope 3 that(they out-liuing him^andhc not 
 hating the fate, common with feme, to be exequutor to his owne Teri^ 
 l'i indulence toward thera-s } yw haue done 
 2 vnto 
 
< The' 1 Epiftle Dcdicatone. 
 vnto their parent. There is a great difference whether any IZoofy 
 choofehuTatrones, or fade them-* : 7bij hath done both. For, 
 ft much were^your L L. liking* ofthe^ feuerall farts, when 
 they were adedjs before they iwerepubli/hed, the Volume atfylto 
 he jours. We haue but colle&ed them->,and done an office to the 
 dead, to procure bis Orphanes, Cjuardians^ without ambition ei- 
 ther offelfe-profit, or fame : onely to fyepe the memory of Jo worthy 
 a Friend,& Fellow aimers was our SHAKESPEAR zfohutn^ 
 ble offer of his play es, toy our mojl noble^ patronage. Wherein, as 
 we ham iujlly obferued, no man to come neerejour L.L. but with 
 a Qnd of religious addreJJL;it hath bin the height of our care, who 
 are the Trej enters jo make tbeprefent worthy of your H. H. by the 
 ferfeclion.^Butjfherewe muft alfo crane our abilities to be mnfiderd, 
 my Lords. We cannot go beyond our crne powers. Country hands 
 reach foorth mi/l(e, creame,fndtes, or v>hat they haue : and many 
 3\(ations(we haue heard) that hadnotgummes & incenfe f obtai~ 
 neaibeirrequeJlswitba!eauenedCal(e. lr\n>a,s nofaulttoapproch 
 their (jods, by what meanesthey could: sAndthe mofl y though 
 meanejl, of things are made more precious, when they are dedicated 
 to Temples. In that name therefore, we moft humbly confecratc^ to 
 jour H.H. thefe^ remains ofyourferuant Shakefpeare ,- that 
 what delight is in thern^, may be eueryour L.L. the^ reputation 
 his t & the faults ours, if any be committedjty apayre^Jo carefullta 
 fb&to their gratitude both to the limng^ndthe dead, as is 
 
 Your Lordftiippes moft bounden, 
 
 IOHH HEMINQE. 
 HEN&T COKDE 
 
To the great Variety of Readers. 
 
 Rom the mod able,to him that can but fpell: There 
 you are number'd.We had rather you were weighd. 
 Efpecially, when the fate of allBookes depends vp- 
 on your capacities : and not of your heads alone, 
 butofyourpurfes. Well !Itisnowpublio J ue,& you 
 wilftand for your priuiledges wee know: to read, 
 and cenfure . Do fo,but buy it firft. That doth bed 
 commend aBooke, the Stationer faies. Then, how odde foeuer your 
 braines be, or your wifedomes, make your licence the fame,and (pare 
 nor. ludgeyour fixe-pen'orch, your (hillings worth, your fme fhil- 
 iings worth at a time, or higher, fo you rife to the iuft rates, and wel- 
 come. But, what euer you do, Buy. Cenfure will notdriue aTrade, 
 ormakethelackego. And though you be a Magiftrateof wit, and fit 
 ontheStageat Black-Friers, orthe ock*pit, toarraignePlayes dailie, 
 know, thele Playes haue had their triall alreadie, and flood out all Ap 
 peales; and do now come forth quitted rather by a Decree of Court, 
 then any purchas'd Letters of commendation. 
 
 It had bene a thing, we confefTe, worthie to haue bene wifhed,that 
 the Author himfelfe had liu'd to haue fet forth, and ouerfeen his owne 
 writings ,-But fince it hath bin ordain'd otherwiie,and he by death de, 
 parted from that right, we pray you do not envie hisFriends,the office 
 of their care, and paine,ro haue collected & publifh'd them;andfo to 
 haue publifh'd rhem, as where (before) you were abus'd with diuerfe 
 ftolne, and furreptitious copies, maimed,and deformed by the frauds 
 and ftealthes of injurious importers, that cxpos'd them : euen thofe, 
 are now offer'd to your view cur'd, and perfect of their limbes; and all 
 the red, abfolute in their numbers, as he conceiued the.Who,as he was 
 a happie imitator of Nature, was a mod gentle expreflfer of it.His mind 
 and hand went logether: And what he thought, he vttered with that 
 eafinefTe, that wee haue fcarfereceiued from him a blot in his papers. 
 But it is not our prouince, who onely gather his works, and giue them 
 you, to praife him. It is yours that reade him. And there we hope,to 
 your diuers capacities, you will finde enough, both to draw, and hold 
 you : for his wit can no more lie hid, then it could be loft. Reade him, 
 therefore ; and againe, and againe : And if then you doe'not like him, 
 furely you are in (ome manifeft danger, not to vnderfland him. And fo 
 \ve leaue you to other of his Friends, whom if you need,can bee your 
 guides : if you neede them not, you can leade your felues,and others 
 And fuch Readers we wifh him. 
 
 Jtienrie Conddl. 
 
To the memory of my beloued, 
 The AVTHOR 
 
 MR. WILLIAM SHAKESPEARE: 
 
 AND 
 what he hath left vs. 
 
 ! dt'fa> no cray (Shakefpeare) on tin name. 
 Am I thus amble to thy Boeke, and fame : 
 
 \Wkile 1 confeffe thy writing* to befucb t 
 
 ~JLs~neither Man, nor Mufc, canpnsije too much. 
 'Tit true, and all ment fcffrage. But theft va-jcs 
 
 were not the paths 1 meant vnto thypraife : 
 Forfeelieft Ignorance on theft may light, 
 
 Which, vken it founds at bcfrbut eccho's right ; 
 Or blinde jffk8im^ which doth ne're aduante 
 
 Thetrutb, butgrepes^ andvrgethattlry (banco. 
 Or crafty Malice, nstght pretend this pratfe^ 
 
 Andthinke to ntim, where itfeem'dto rat/e. 
 Thefe are, asjome infamous Baud, or whore, 
 
 Should praife a Matron. What could hurt her more* 
 But thou art proofs agatnft them, and indeed 
 
 Aboue tb'ttt for tune tfthtm, or the need. 
 /, therefor* vnUbegin. SouJeof the 4ge \ 
 
 Tiff applaoje ! delight \ the vender of our Stag 1 
 My Shakdpeare, r^j jjeittna bdge thetty 
 
 Cbaucer, or Spenicr, or bid Beaumont lye 
 4 little further, to makethee a roome : 
 
 Thou art A Meniment t without a tmthe t 
 And art afiue fill, while thy Stake doth live 9 
 
 And we have wits to read, andpraife togzue. 
 That I not tnixe theefo, my brains excufet ; 
 
 / meant with great, but difproportfa'd Mufes 
 for jfl thought ny iudgenunt were of jeer es, 
 
 ifiould commit theejufely with thy p&rft, 
 And tell, hew fane thou didftjl our Lily out.jbi**, 
 
 Orfivrti? Kid , or Marlowes mighty line. 
 Andtbcutfi then hcd^fmall Latine, and Itffe Greektj 
 
 From mncs to honour thee, I would notjeeki 
 For KOffieti but cell firth shtmJring ^ElchiluSj 
 
 Earipioei, and Sophocles fo vs , 
 Paccuuius, Accius, him tfCcxdctu dead, 
 f fo tifeagaine^ tob&re thy Buskin tread, 
 And flake a Stage : Or, when thy Sockss were on, 
 
Ofalljhat mfolent Greece, or haughtie Rome 
 fen t forth , orjince did from their ajhes come. 
 Triumph, my Britaine, thou baft one tofajw, 
 To whom all Scenes ^Europe homage ffe. 
 He vat not (fan age, bat for all time \ 
 
 And all the Mufcs /till 'wtre in their frime y 
 when like Apollo he cane firth to varnte 
 
 Our eares, or like a Mercury to charme \ 
 J^ature herfelfe was proud of bis defignes^ 
 
 Andio/dtoweare the drefsing af%is lines ! 
 whichwerefo richly fpun, andwouenfo ft y 
 
 As t fince t fa will vouch/aft no other Wit. 
 The merry Greeke, tart Ariftophanes, 
 
 Neat Terence, wttty Plautus, now notfleafe j 
 Sat antiquated, and defer ted lye 
 
 At they were not of Natures family. 
 Tet ntujtlnotgiue Nature all: Thy Art, 
 
 My gentle Shakefpeare, mujtenioyatart. 
 for though the Poets matter, Nature be, 
 
 Hit Art dothgiue thefajhion. Jnd, that he, 
 Who cafts to write a lining litte y muftfoeat, 
 
 (fuch as thine are) andftrike the fecond heat 
 yfon theMvStsanuile : turne the fame, 
 
 (And hirnfelfe with it) that he thinks to frame j 
 Or for the lawrell^hemaygaineafcorne i 
 
 For a good Poet's made, asvellashorne. 
 And fuch veer t thou. Looke how the fathers face 
 
 Lines in his iffue, euenfi^ the race 
 O/*Shake/peares winde^ and manners brightly fame* 
 
 In his well turned^ an J true. fled lines : 
 In each of which, hefeemes to [hake a Lance, 
 
 As brandijtitat the eyes of Ignorance, 
 Sweet Swaxcf&uon! what a fight it were 
 
 To fie thee in our waters yet appeare, 
 And make thofe flights vfon the bankes of Thames, 
 
 Thatfo did take Eliza, and our lames ! 
 
 Aduar.cd^and made a Conftellatim there \ 
 Shine forth jhou StarreofPoets, and with rage, 
 
 Or influence^chideyor cheere the drooping Stage ; 
 which, fince thy flight fro hence Jtath mourn d like night , 
 3 but for thy Volumes light. 
 
 BEN: 
 
Vpon the Lines and Life of the Famous 
 
 Scenicke Poet, Mafler W ILLIAM 
 
 SHAKESPEARE. 
 
 Hofc hands, which you fo clapr, go now, and wring 
 You Britttutfs brauci for done are Sbaktfytarei dayes : 
 His dayes are done, that made the dainty Playes, 
 Which madethe Globe ofheau'n and earth torinp, 
 
 Dry'de is tbarvcinc, dry'd is the Theffiut Spring, 
 
 Turn'd all to teares,and fhabtu clouds his rayes : 
 That corp's, that coffin now befticke thofe bayes, 
 Which crown'd \wnPeet firft, then Poets King. 
 \( Tragedies might any Prtlsgue haue, 
 All thofe he made, would (carfe make one to this : 
 Where JF/w/, now that hegone is to the graue 
 CDeathspublique tyring houfe^ theMw/*ns. 
 For though his line of life went foone about. 
 The life yet of his lines fliall neuer out. 
 
 HOLLAND. 
 
TO THEMEMORIE 
 
 of the deceafed Authour Maifter 
 
 W. SHAKESPEARE. 
 
 ?Hake-fpeare, at length thy pious jellowei glut 
 \The world thy Work.es : thy Work.es, by which, out -hue 
 ' Thy Tombe, thy name mujl when thatftone if rent, 
 
 And Time dijfolues thy Stratford Muniment, 
 
 Here waliue (hall 'View theejlill. This Booke, 
 
 When IZraffe and Marble fade, ft> all make thee looke 
 
 Fre/h to all Ages: when Vojleritie 
 
 Shall loath what's Wto ,thmke all isprodegie 
 
 That it not Shake-fpeares , eury Line^ach Verfe 
 
 Herejhallreuiue,redeeme thee from thy Herfe. 
 
 Nor Firejtor cankrmg Age ^3 NaiofaiJ, 
 
 Ofhis,thy~v>it*fraught Booke Jhall once muade. 
 
 Norjhall le're beleeue, or thinke thee dead 
 
 (Though mifl) f vntill our bankrout Stage be fped 
 
 (Jmpofsible) mthfome ne*toftrainet'out-do 
 
 Pafuons of\u\iet,and her Romeo ,- 
 
 Or till J heare a Scene more nobly take, 
 
 Then Tthenthy halfi Sword parlyingRomansfpake. 
 
 Till the fe f till any of thy Volumes reft 
 
 Shall with more fire, more feeling be cxpre/l, 
 
 f Befure,wi- Shakespeare, thou canft neuer dye, 
 
 'But cr<nn'd with Ljtorelljiue eternally. 
 
 L. Digges. 
 
 To the memorie of M. ^.Sba^e-Jpearf. 
 
 \T\JEE M<WW(Shake-fpeare)*JW thou went'jlfofoone 
 
 From the Worlds-Stage ,to the Graues-Tyrmg-roome. 
 Wee thought thee dead, but thit thy print edtPorth, 
 Teh thy Spettators ,that thou Ttent'Jl but forth 
 To enter Tvith applaufe. An dlors Art, 
 an dyc^andliuejoaRcafecondpart. 
 That's but an Exit ofMortalitie j 
 T7>w, a ^-entrance to a Tlaudite. 
 
The \VorkesofWilliamShakcfpeare, 
 
 containing all his Comedies, Hiftories, and 
 
 Tragedies : Truely fet forth, accordingto their firft 
 OT^JGJN^LL. 
 
 The Names of the Principall A&ors 
 
 inallthefePlayes. 
 
 Samuel Cjilburne . 
 
 icbard 'Bur badge. Robert tjfrmin. 
 
 ffohn Hemmings. William filer. 
 
 William I(empt. 
 
 (jeorge'Bryan. 
 Henry Condell. 
 
 Samuett Croffe. 
 ^Alexander Qiofy* 
 
 Field. 
 fohn Underwood. 
 
 William Scclejlone. 
 fofepb Taylor. 
 
 (joughe 
 c Rp J b 
 lohnShancke. 
 
A C AT ALOGVE 
 
 of the feuerall Comedies, Hiftories, and Tra- 
 gedies contained in this Volume. 
 
 COMEDIES. 
 
 HeTempft. Folio i. 
 
 The n*o Gentlemen ofVenna. 20 
 
 The Merry Wiues ofWmdfor. 3 8 
 
 MeafurefirMeafure. 61 
 
 The Comedy ofErrours. 85 
 
 Much adoo about Nothing. i o i 
 
 Loues Labour loSl. 122 
 
 Midfommer Nights Dreamt. 145 
 
 The Merchant ofVenice. 16$ 
 
 As you Like it. 185 
 
 The Taming of the Shrew. 208 
 
 Att isjoell, that Ends well. 230 
 
 Twelfe-Nigbt, or what you will. 255 
 
 The Winters Tale. 304 
 
 HISTORIES. 
 
 Fol. i. 
 The Life 1? death ofTftchard thefecond. 2 * 
 
 The Fir/I part off(ing Henry the fourth. 46 
 The Second part of^(. Henry the fourth. 74 
 The Ltfeoff(ing Henry the Fift. 69 
 
 The Firjlpart offyng Henry thetfxt. 96 
 The Second part off(tng Hen. theSixt. 120 
 The Third part oflQng Henry the Sixt. 1 47 
 The Life O Death of Richard the Third.iy$ 
 The Life offing Henry the Eight. 205 
 
 TRAGEDIES. 
 
 The Tragedy ofQylolanus. ' Fol.i 
 
 Titus Jndronicus. * ] 
 
 Tfymeo and Juliet. r ^ 
 
 Timon of Athens. 80 
 
 The Life and death of Julius (jtfar. \ 09 
 
 The Tragedy oj Macbeth. j 
 
 The Tragedy of Hamtrt. 152 
 
 t(ing Lear. % 
 
 Othello jbc Moore ofVenice. j i o 
 
 Anthony and Qeopater. 244 
 
 (jmbeline QngifBr'ttaine. ; 
 
THE 
 
 TEMPEST. 
 
 of ftus primus > Scenaprima. 
 
 of Thunder W Li&htmg hftrd : . 
 teraShip-majltr t and a Batffwaiif. 
 
 'Ote-fwj'mr. 
 
 Batef. Heere Mafler : What cheere ? 
 , M*ft. Good.-.Speaketoth'Marinevs: fall 
 'too't, yarely, or we run our felues a ground, 
 beftire,beftirre. ' Exit. 
 
 Bettf. Heigh my hearts, cheerely, cheerely my harts : 
 yarc, yarc : Take in the toppe-flc : Tend co ih'M afters 
 whiftle: Blow till thouburit thy winde, if roome e 
 nough. 
 
 nter Alwfo, Sefaflittn, Anthmia^ Ferdinand*. 
 GutzAto .and ether t. 
 
 Aim. Good Botefwaine haue care : where's the Ma- 
 ftet.? Play the men. 
 
 'Bottf. I pray now keepe below. 
 
 Amh. Where is the Mafler, Bofon ? 
 
 Botff&o you not heart him ? you marre our labour, 
 Keepe your Cabtnes : you do afsift the ftorme* 
 
 Con*. Nay, good be patient. 
 
 Btttf. When the Sea isc hence, what cares thefe roa- 
 rers for the name of King ? to Cabine; filence : trouble 
 vsnot. 
 
 Go*. Good, yet remember whom thou haft aboord. 
 
 Bottf. None that I more Ipue then my felfe. You are 
 a CounfeUor,if you can command thefe Elements to fi- 
 lence, sud worke the peace of theprefent, wee will not 
 hand a rope more, vfe your authorise: Ifyou cannot, 
 giueuharikes you haue liu'd fo long , and make your 
 felfe readie in your Cabine for the mifchance of the 
 houre, if it fohap. Cheerely good hearts : out of our 
 wayl&y. E**, 
 
 dm. I haue great comfort from this fellow:methinks 
 he hath no drowning marke vpon him, his complexion 
 u perfect Gallowcs : fiindfaft good Fate to his han- 
 ging, make the rope of his deftiny our cable, for our 
 ovme doth little aduanrage: Ifhe be not borne to bee 
 hang'd, our cafe is referable. Exit. 
 
 Enter "Bctifvoitie. 
 
 Bal^CDowne with the top-Maft : yire,lower,lower, 
 bring her to Try with Maine-courfe. A plagiie 
 Mr/ within. Enttr SebtfltM, Antbtnif & g*x.alo. 
 
 vpon chishowling: theyare lowder then the weathe 
 or our office: yet againe? What doyouhee.'Shil w 
 giue ore and dtowne,haue you a mindc to finke ? 
 
 Stbaf. A poxe o'your throat,you bawling, biafph 
 mous incharitableDog. 
 
 "Sotef. Worke you then. 
 jinth. Hang cur,hang,you whorefon infoleni Noyf 
 maker,we are le(feafraid to be drownde.chen ihou a 
 
 (jon*.. Tie warrant him for drowning , though tl 
 Ship were no ftrongerthen a Nutt-fhell, and as leaky 
 an vnftanched wench. 
 
 Batef. Lay her a hold,a hold , fet her two courfcs o 
 to Sea againe,lay her off. 
 
 Enter Mar inert wet. 
 
 Mori. A!lloft,to prayers, to prayers,a!l loft. 
 
 "Stiff. What muft oet mouths be cold ? 
 
 Gofit.Thc King,and Prince,at prayen/let's affift-them 
 
 for our cafe is as theirs. 
 
 Se6af. I'amout of patience. 
 
 An.VJe are meerly cheated of our lilies by drunkard 
 
 This wide-chopt-rafcaH>wcuid thou mightft tje drew 
 
 ning the wafhing often Tides. 
 
 Ca;4. Hee'i be hang'd y er, 
 Though euery drop of water fweare againft it. 
 And gape at widft to glut him. jt(o*fufcdnajja with 
 Mercy on vs. 
 
 We fplit^we fplic , Farewell my wife and children, 
 
 Farewell brotner : we fplit,we fplit,we fplir. 
 
 jfntlr. Let's all finke with* King 
 
 Stt. Let's take Jeaoe of him. Exit 
 
 Cent,. Now would I giue a thonfand furlongs of Se 
 
 for an Acre of barren ground : Long heath , Browt 
 
 fitrs, any things the w ills aboue be done, but I wot) 
 
 faine dye a dry death* Ext 
 
 ScenaSecunda. 
 
 Eater frozen mdM (rand*. 
 Mint. If byyout Art (my dcereft father;youha 
 Put the wild waters in this Rore jalay them: 
 The skye it feemcs would powre down (linking pitc 
 But that the Sea.mounting to th* welkins cheeke, 
 Dafhes the fire out. Oh ! I haue fuffered 
 With thofe that 1 few fuffer: A braue veflell 
 
 A (Who 
 
(Who had DO doubt foroc noble creature in her) 
 Da/h'd all to peecet : O the cry did knocke 
 Aga inft my very heart t poore foule$.they perifh'd. 
 Had I byn any God of power,! would 
 Haucfuncke the Sea within the Earth, or ere 
 It fhould the good Shjp fo haue fwa!low'd,and 
 The fraughting Soules within her. 
 
 />r/: Be collected, 
 
 No more amazement : Tell your pineous heart 
 there's no harme done. 
 
 Mir*. Owoe,thcday. 
 
 Prof. No harme: ' 
 I haue done nothing,but in care of thee 
 (Ofthee my deere one ; thee my daughter) who 
 Art ignorant of what thou art . naught knowing 
 Of whence I am .- nor that I am more better 
 Then Prefl>fro,MiAct of a full poore cell, 
 And thy no greater Father. 
 
 <JWira. More to know 
 Did neuer medle with my thoughts. 
 
 Prof. 'Tit time 
 
 I fhould informs thee farther : Lend thy hand 
 And plucke my Magick garment from me: So, 
 Lye there- rtiy Art: wipe thou thine cycs,haue comfort, 
 The dicefull fpectacle of the wrackc which touch'd 
 The very vcrtue of conipaffion in thee : 
 I haue with fuchprouinon ia mine Art 
 Sofafely or<Jcred,that rhsEC is no foule 
 No not fo much perdition as an hay re 
 Betid to any creature in the veflcll 
 Which thou,heardft cry^! which thou faw'fl fmke : Sit 
 For thou muft now know farther. fdowne, 
 
 7>itr*. Youhaue often 
 Begun to tell we what I am, but (lopt 
 And left me to a booteleffc Inquifition, 
 Concluding,nay/ no: yet. 
 
 Prof, The howr's now come 
 The very minute byds thee ope thine carf , 
 Obey.and beauentiue. Canft thou remember 
 A time before we came vnto this Cell ? 
 I doe not thiuke thou caaft,for then tbou was't not 
 Out three yecres old. 
 
 cft&u. CertainelySir.'Ican. 
 Prtf. By what ? by any other houfe,orpcrfon ? 
 Of any thing the Image,tell mc.that 
 Hath kept with thy remembrance. 
 
 caflr*. Til fare off; 
 And rather like a dreame,thcn an aTurance 
 That my remembrance warrants; Had I not 
 Fo wre,or.fiue women oncc,that tended me ? 
 
 'Prof. Thou hadft; and more M'trtnd* : But how is it 
 1 hat this liucs in thy miride ? What fccft thou els 
 In the dark-backward and Abifme of Time? 
 Yf thou reroembreft oughtete thou camtt here. 
 How thou ca.m'ft here thou maift. 
 
 Mir*. But that I doe not* 
 
 Traf. Twclue ycre fince(A*-vw<i)twe!?* yere face, 
 Thy father was the Dukeof^f^ and ' 
 A Prince of power/ 
 
 Mir*. Sh; are not yon toy Father? 
 
 Prof. ThyMothervras*peceot?*ne,and 
 She faid thou waft my daughter ; and thy fatbet 
 Wat Duke ofw9//JKnf,am}his onely htire, 
 And Pnncefie ; no worfe IfTusd. 
 
 Mir*. O the hewem, 
 What fowlepliy had we.that we camvfiom thence?^ 
 
 OrblefTedwas'twedid? 
 
 Prf. Both.bothmyG'irlc. 
 By fowlc-play (as thou faift) were ire heatfd thence, 
 Bucbleffedlyholpc hither. 
 
 Mir A. Oojy heart bleedet 
 To thinkeoth' teene that I haue tum'd you to, 
 Which is from my remeiDbrance,pleafeyoil/anher; 
 
 Prof. My brother and thy vnclc,caH'd Aab 
 I pray thee marke me, that a brother fliould 
 Be fo perfidious : he, whom next thy felfe 
 Of all the world I lou'd,and to him put 
 The mannage of my ft ate , as at that time 
 Through all the flgnories it was the firft, 
 And ?rj^ ,the prime Duke, being fo reputed 
 In dignity j and for the liberal! Artes, 
 Without a paralell ; thofe being all my ftudic, 
 The Gopernroent J caft vpon my brother, 
 And to my State grew ftranger.being tranfportcd 
 And rapt in fecret (Vudies,thy falfe vncle 
 (Do'ft thou attend me ?) 
 
 c/W/r^. Sir,moftheedefully. 
 
 Prof. Being once petfc&ed bow to graunt fuires, 
 how to deny them : who t'aduance.and who 
 To trafh for ouer-topping; new created 
 Tlie creatures that were mine,] fay,or changed 'em, 
 Or els new form'd "em j hauing both the key, 
 Of Omcer,and office,fet ail hearts i'th Mate 
 To what tune pleas'd his eare,that now he was 
 The luy which had hid my princely Trunck, 
 And fuckt my verdure out on't : Thou attend'ft not ? 
 
 Mir*. OgoodSir, I doe. 
 Prof. I pray thee marke me : 
 1 thus ncglecling worldly ends,all dedicated 
 To clofcnes,and the bettering of my mind 
 with that,which but by being fo r'ctir'd 
 Ore-priz'd all popular rate:in my falfc brother 
 Awak'd an cuiil nature, and my truft 
 Like a good parent,did beget of him 
 A falsehood in it's contrarie,as great. 
 As my truft was.which had indeedeno limit, 
 A confidence fans bound. He bettfg thus Lorded, 
 Not onely with what my reuenc w yeelded, 
 But what my power might els exact. Like one 
 Who hauing into truth,by telling of it, 
 Made fuch a fynner of his memorie 
 To credite hi: owne !ie,he did belceue 
 He was indeed the Duke,out o'th' Subflitution 
 And executing th'outward face of Roialtie 
 With all prerogatiuc:hence his Ambition growing : 
 Do'ftthouheare? 
 
 Mir*. Yonr ta!e,Sir, would cure deafencfle. 
 Prof.Jo haue no Scbreene between this pan be plaid, 
 And him he plaid it fcr.he needes will be 
 Abfolute Mifaint, Me (poore man) my Librarie 
 Was Dukedome large enough : of tcmporall toalties 
 He thinks me now incapable. Confederates 
 (fo dric he was for S.way) with King ofNtfla 
 Togiuehim Annual! tribute,doehim homage 
 Subied his Coronet,to hh Crowne and bend 
 The Dukedom yet vnbov/d (alas poore MiE*alt) 
 Tom oft ignoble ftooping. 
 Mir*. Oh the hcauens : 
 
 frtf. Marke his conditioned th'cueht,tnen tdl me 
 Ifthitraightbeabrofher. 
 
 Mir a. 1 fliould finns 
 To thinkc but Nobtie of my Grand-mother, 
 
Good wombcs haue borne bad fonnes. 
 
 Pro. Now the Condition. 
 This King of Ntplei being an Enemy 
 Tome inuetcrate,hearkcni my Brothers ftlit, 
 Whicli wai,That he in lieu o'th prcroifcs, 
 Of homagc,and I know not how much Tribute, 
 Should prefently extirpate me and mine 
 Out ofthe Dukedomc, and confer faire Afitlaint 
 With allthc Honors, on my brother : Whereon 
 A treacherous Armie leuied,one mid-night 
 Fated to th' purpofe, did Antknnio open 
 The gates ofW///.*fr,aiHi ith' dead of darkened 
 The miniftcrs for th' purpofe Jiurtied thence 
 Me, arid thy crying felfe. 
 
 tJMtr. Alack, for pitty : 
 I not rcmembring how I cride out then 
 Will cry it ore againe : it is a hint 
 That wrings mine eycstoo't. 
 
 fro. Hcarc a little further, 
 And then I'le bring thce to the ptcfcnt bufincffe 
 Which now's vpon 's : without the which,this Story 
 Were moll impertinent. 
 
 <_/Wi'r. Wherefore did they not 
 That howrc deftroy vs ? 
 
 Pr. Well demanded, wench 
 
 My Tale prouokes that queftion : Deare,they durftnot, 
 So dcarc the louc my people bore me .- nor let 
 A markc fo bloudy on the bufincffc; but 
 With colours fairer, painted thcu fotile ends. 
 In few, they hurried vs a-boord a Barke , 
 Bore vs fomc Leagues to Sea, where they prepared 
 A rotten carkafleofaButt.notrigg'd, 
 Nor tackle, f3yle,nor maft, the very rats 
 Inftin&iuely hauc quit it : There they hoy ft vs 
 To cry to th'Sca, that roard to vs ; to figh 
 To tli' windes, whofe pitty fighing backe againe 
 Did vs but loumg wrong. 
 
 Mir. Alack, what trouble 
 Was I then to you ? 
 
 Pro. O, aChcrubin 
 
 Thou was't that did prcfcrue me ; Thou didfl fmile, 
 Infufcd witl) a fortitude from heauen, 
 When I haue d.eck'd the lea with drops full fait, 
 Vndcr my burthen groan'd, which taif'd in me 
 An vndergoing ilomacke, to bearc vp 
 Againft what mould enfue. 
 
 Mir. How came we a fhore ? 
 
 Pro. By prouidence diuine, 
 Some food, we had.and fomc frclh water, that 
 
 Out of his Charity, (who being then appointed 
 Matter of this defigne) did glue vs, with 
 Rich garments, linncns, fluffs, and neceflarics 
 Which fince haue ftccdtd much, fo of his gentlenelTe 
 Knowing I lou'd my bookes, he furnifad me 
 From mine ownc Library, with volumes, that 
 I prize aboue my Dukcdome. 
 
 Mir. Would I might 
 Butcucrfec that man. 
 
 Pro, Nowjarifc, 
 
 Sit fttll, and hcare the laft ofoiir fca-forrow : 
 Heere io this Hand we arriu'd, and heere 
 HaucI, thySchooIemaftcr, madcthec more profit 
 Then other Princeffc can, that haue more time 
 For vainer howrcs ; and Tutors, not fo earcfull. 
 Mrr. Heuens thank you for't. And now I pray you Sir, 
 
 For ftill 'tis beating in my minde ;. your reafon 
 For ray ling this Sea-ftormc ? 
 
 fr. Know thus far forth, 
 By accident rnoff ftrange,bountlfull Fortune 
 (Now my deereLady) hath mine enemies 
 Brought to this fliorc : And by my prefcicncc 
 I finde my Zenith doth depend vpon 
 A moftaufpitious ftarrc.whofc influence 
 If now I court not, but omit -my Fortunes 
 Will eucrafter droopc: Heare ceafe more^uefliont, 
 Thou art inclinde to flcepe : 'tis * good dulnefic, 
 And glue it way : 1 know thou can ft not chufe : 
 Come away, Sctuant, come ; I am ready now, 
 Approach my Ariel. Come. Enter Ariel. 
 
 Art. AH haile, great Mafttr, grage Sir, Iiailc :1 come 
 To anfwcr thy bcft pleafure ; fae't to fly, 
 To fwim, to diuc into the fire : to pdc 
 On the curld clowds : to thy ftrong bidding taskc 
 x/^/,andallhisQualicie. 
 
 Pro. Haft thou, Spirit, 
 Performd to point, the Tempefl that I bad tnee. 
 
 *sfr. To euery Article. 
 I boordcd the King* (hip . now on the Scale, 
 Now in the Waflc, the Decke, in eucry Cabyn, 
 I flam'd amazement, fometime 1'ld diuide 
 And burne in many places ; on the Top-maft, 
 The Yardsand Borc-fpritt, would I flame diltin&Iy, 
 Then mcctc,and ioyne. hues Lightning.thc prccurfers 
 O'th drcadfull Thunder-claps more momentaric 
 And fight out-running were wot ; the fire.and cracks 
 Of lulphurous roaring, the moft mighty Neptune 
 Seemc to befiege, and make his bold waucs tremble, 
 Yea, his dread Trident (hake. 
 
 Pr. My brauc Spirit, 
 
 Who was to firme,fo conftant, tharthi$ coyle 
 Would not infect his tcafon? 
 
 ex/r. Notafoule " 
 
 But feh aFeaucr ofthe rnadde, and plaid 
 Some tricks of desperation ; all but Mariners 
 Plung'd in the foaming brync, and quit the vefTell ; 
 Then all a fire with me the Kins 
 
 With hairc vp-ttaring (then like reeds, not hair e) 
 Was the firlt man that leapt ; cridc hell is empty 
 And all theDiucIsarchccre. 
 
 Pro. Why that's my fpirit : 
 But was not this nyefiiore? 
 
 Ar. Clofcby,tnyMafter. 
 
 P> a. But are they (wr/fJ7)fafe? 
 
 Ar. Not a hairc pcriflid : 
 On their fuftaining garments not a blcmifh, 
 But freflicr then before : and as thou badftmc, 
 In troops I haue difperfd them 'bout the Hie : 
 The Kings fonnc haue I landed by himfclfc, 
 Whom 1 left cooling of the AyrcwithfigheJ, 
 In an odde Angle ofthe Ifle, arid fisting 
 His armes in this fad knot. 
 
 Pro. Of the Kings (hip, 
 The Marrincrs.fay how thou haft difpofd, 
 And all the reft o'th' Tleeie ? 
 
 Ar. Safely in harbour 
 
 Is thejCings (hippe, in the deepe Nooke, where once 
 Thou calldft me vp at midnight to fetch dewe 
 From the ftill-vext'Zf ermtoshcs, there fhe'shid; 
 The Marriners all vnder hatches flowed, 
 Who, with a Charme ioynd to their fuffrcd labour 
 I baue left afleep : and for the reft o'th' Plctf r 
 
 A * Which 
 
TkeTempe/l. 
 
 (Which I difpers'dj they all haue met againe, 
 And are vpon the 7tfiJittrranun Flotc 
 Boun<i fadly home for Ntptti, 
 *>uppofmg that they fa w the Kings (hip wrackt, 
 And his great pcrfon periOi. 
 
 Pro Ariel, thy charge 
 
 Exactly is perform'd ;but t here's more worke 
 What is the time o'th day ? 
 
 A'. Paft the mid feafon. 
 
 Pro. At leaft two Glaffei: the time 'twjxt fix & now 
 Muft by vs both be fpent moft precioufly. 
 
 Ar. Is there more toyle ? Since ^doft glue me pains, 
 Let me remember thee what thou haft promis'd, 
 Which is not yet perform'd me. 
 
 Pro. Hownow? moodic? 
 What is't thou canft demand ? 
 
 Ar. My Libertie. 
 
 Pro. Before the rime be out? no more 
 
 Ar. Jprethee, 
 
 R emember I haue done thee worthy feruice, 
 Told thee no lyes, made thee no miftakings, ferv' J 
 Without or grudge, or grumblings ; thou didpromife 
 To bate me a full yeere. 
 
 Pro. Do'ft thou forget 
 Fromwhatatcftmenildidfreethee* Ar. No. 
 
 Pro. Thou do'ft : & thinkft it much to tread y Ooze 
 Ofthefaltdeepe; 
 
 To run vpon the fliarpe winde of the North, 
 To doe mebufineffc in the vcincs o'th* earth 
 Whcnitisbak'dwithfroft. 
 
 Ar. I doe not Sir. 
 
 Pro. Thoulieft.malignantThing: haft thou forgot 
 The fowle Witch Sycorax, who with Age nd Enuy 
 Wasgrowne incoahoopc? haft thou forgot her ? 
 Ar. No Sir. 
 
 Pry. Thouhaft: where was flieborn? fpeaks tell me: 
 
 Ar. Sir, in Argter. 
 
 Pro. Oh, was (he fo: I muft 
 Once in a moneth recount what thoo haft bin , 
 Which thou forgetft. This damn'd Witch Sjcartx 
 For mifchicfcs manifold, and forceries terrible 
 To enter humane hearing, from Arg ler 
 Thou know'ft wasbanifh'd : for one thing (he did 
 They wold not take her life: Is not this true f A?.\ t Sir. 
 
 Fro. This blew ey'd hag , was hither brought with 
 And here was left by th' Saylors; thou my flaue, (child, 
 As thou reportft thy felfc,waj then her feruant, 
 And for thou waft aSpint too delicate = 
 
 To ad> her earthy, and abhord commands, 
 Refufing her grand hefts, fhe did confine thee 
 By helpc of her more potent Minifters, 
 And in her moft vnmittigable rage, 
 Into aclouen Pyne, within which rift 
 Imprifon'J, thou didftpamcfully remaine 
 A dozen yeeres : within which fpacc (he di'd, 
 And left thee there : where thou didft vent thy groancs 
 As fift K MilUvhceles ftrike : Then was this Ifland 
 (Suc for the Son, that he did littour hccre, 
 A frekelM wlielpe, hag-borne) not honour'd with 
 A humane (hapc. 
 
 Ar. Yes : Caliban her fonnc. 
 
 Pro Dull thing, 1 fay fo : he, that Caliban 
 Whom now I keepe in fetuice, thou bcft know'ft 
 What torment Ididfinde thee in; thy grones 
 Did make wolues ho wlc, and penetrate the breaftj 
 Ofeuet-angry Bcaics ; it wai a torment 
 
 To lay vpon the damn'd, which Sjnrax 
 Could not againe vndoe : it was mine Art, 
 When I arnu'd, and heard thee, that made gape 
 The Pyne.and let thee out. 
 
 Ar. I thanke thee Mafler. 
 
 Pn. Jfihoumoremurrmir'ft, Iwill rendanOake 
 And peg-thcc in his knotty emrailts, till 
 Thou haft ho wl'd away t welue winteri, 
 
 Ar. Pardon, Mafter, 
 I wrll be corrcfpondent to command 
 And doe my fpryting, gently. 
 
 Pro. Doe fo : and after two dale; 
 I will difc 'urge thee. 
 
 Ar. That s my noble Mafter: 
 What fhalll doe ? fay what ? what fliaJl I doc ? 
 
 Pro. Goe make thy felfe like 2 Nymph o'th* Sea, 
 Be fubieiS to no fight but thine.and mine : iouifible 
 To cuery eye-ball elfe : goe take this (tape 
 And hithei come in't : goe : hence 
 With diligence. Exit. 
 
 Prt. Awake, dcerehart awake, thou haft flept well. 
 Awake. ^ 
 
 Mir. Theftrangenesofyourftory,put 
 HeauinefTe in me. 
 
 Pro. Shake it off: Come on, 
 Wee'il V\(K Caliban, my flaue, wlioneuer 
 Yeeldj vs kindc anfwerc. 
 
 Mir. 'TisavillaineSir, I doenotlouetolookeon. 
 
 Pro. But as 'tis 
 
 We cannot mirtc him : he do's make our fire , 
 Fetch in our wood, and fcrues in Offices 
 That profit vs : What hoa : flaue : Celi&aa : 
 Thou Earth, thou : fpeake. 
 
 Cat. within. Therc'i wood enough within, 
 
 Pro. Conic forth I fay, there's other bufinesfor thee: 
 Come thou Tortoys, when ? Enter Artel t^f a water* 
 Fine apparifion: my qucint Ariel t Njmfb. 
 
 Heatke in thine care. 
 
 Ar. My Lord, it (hall be done. Exit. 
 
 Tro. Thou poy fonous flaue, got by j diuell htmfclfe 
 Vpon thy wicked Dam ; come forth. Enter C/tlibun. 
 
 Cul. As wicked dewe, as ere my mother bruQYd 
 With Raucns feather from vnwholefomc Fen 
 Drop on you both : A Southweft blow on yee , 
 And blifter you all ore. 
 
 Pro.for this be fure, to night thou (halt haue crampi, 
 Side.ftitehes, that (hall pen thy breath vp, Vrchiru 
 Shall for that vaft of night .that they may worke 
 All exercife on thee : thou fhalt be pinch'd 
 As thicke as hony-combe, each pinch more ftinging 
 Then Bees that made'cm. 
 
 Col. I muft eat my dinner J 
 This Ifland's mine by Sjcorax my mother, 
 Which thou tak'ft from me. -when thou cam'ftfirft 
 Thou ftroakft me,& made much of me.- wouldft giuc me 
 Water with berries in't : and teach me how 
 To name the bigger Light, and how the lefle 
 That burne by d ay .and night : and then I lou'd thee 
 And (hew'd thee all the qualities o'th' Ifle , 
 The frefVi Springj,Bne.pi ; barren place and fertill , 
 Curs'd be 1 that did fo : All the Channel 
 Of Sjcorax -. Toades, Beetles, Batts light on you : 
 For I am alf the Subjects that you haue , 
 Which fitft wmin owneKing : andhereyou fty-m 
 In this hard Rock e.whiles ycu dot keepe from me 
 The reft o'th' Ifland. * 
 
 Pro. Thou 
 
TbeTempeft. 
 
 .Pro. Thou moft lying (hue, 
 Whom ftripcj may moue,not kindnes:! haue vs d thee 
 (Filth as thcMlAttJwith humane care.and lodg'd thee 
 In mine owne Ceil, till ihott didft fceke to violate 
 The honor of my childe. 
 
 C*/. Ob ho, Oh bo, would't had benedone : 
 Thou didft prcuent me, I had peopel'd elfe 
 Thb Me withdrew. 
 
 Mir*. Abhorred Shoe, 
 Which any print of goodnefle wilt not tale, 
 Being capable of all ill : I pittied thee, 
 Took pains tomakethee (peak, taught thce each houre 
 One thing or other : whenthou didft not (Sauage) 
 Know thine owne meaning ; but wouldlt gabble, like 
 A thing moft bruttfh, 1 enacw'd thy purpofes 
 Wfth words that made themknowne:But thy vild race 
 (Tho thou didft leam)had that in't.which good natures 
 Could not abide to be with; therefore waft thou 
 Deferuedly confin'd into this Rocke, who hadft 
 Deferu'd more then a prifon. 
 */. You taught me Language,and my profit on't 
 , I know how to curfc : the red-plague rid you 
 For learning me your language. 
 
 Prof. Hag-feed, hence: 
 Fetch vs in Fewell, and be qutcke ihou'rt bell 
 To anfwer other bufinefle :(nrug'ft thou (Malice) 
 IfthounegIeUt,ordoftvnwiH'mgly 
 What I command, He rackc thee with old Cr ampes, 
 Fill all thy bones with Aches, make thee rote, 
 That hearts (hall tremble at thy dyn. 
 
 . No,'pray thec. 
 
 I muft obey, his Art is of fuetypowV. 
 It would control! my Dams god Setefo*, 
 And make a vaflaile of him. 
 
 Pro. So flaue,hence. ExitCal. 
 
 Enter Ferdinand & Ariel, inHiftttefUjiHg & p*gi*g. 
 .<4r/r/$ong. Corxtvxia theft yellow fn7ids ) 
 
 and then take btndt : 
 Cunfiedwbenjo* b**e<ndt(ip 
 
 the wilde vnwsi whiff : 
 Fate itfettlj beere, and there, twdfifeete S frights lexre 
 
 tlit burthen. Burthen di fperfedly. 
 vatgb : thewttcb-Dogget /W^c, 
 
 Ar. Htrkjktrkj lberc ) tbeftrinefj}rlttti>igC l >** t xfat 
 
 cry cockadidle-dave, 
 
 Per. Where fliold this Mufick be? 1'th aire,or th'earth? 
 It founds no more : and fure it way tes vpon 
 Some God 'oth'Iland, fitting on a bank e, 
 Weeping againeihe King my Fathers wraclte. 
 This Muficke crept by me vpon the waters, 
 Allayingboth their fury, and my paffion 
 With it'* fweet ayre : thence I haue follow'd it 
 (Or it hath drawnc me rather) but 'tis gone. 
 No, it begins againe. 
 
 4rie8 Sorrg. PuRftdomjiiuthj father Her, 
 Of hit fanes are Corr*ilm<ttlt : 
 tartfearlei tbat vtre bit eitt, 
 
 tut dethptfir a Sea-change 
 Intefimttbint rteh,&ftra 
 S4--WajAtbMrtf ring hk 
 
 Burthen: ding dong. 
 
 Str. The Ditty do's remember my droWn'd father, 
 This U nomottall bu fines, not no found 
 
 That the earth owes : I heare ttnow about me. 
 
 Prt. The fringed Curtaines of thine eye aduaace; 
 And fay what thou fee'ftyond. 
 Mir*. What is't a Spirit? 
 Lord, how it lookcs about : Beleeue me At, 
 It carries a braue forme. But 'tis a Ipirit. 
 
 JVtf.No wench.it ats,and fleeps, & ham fuch fenfes 
 As we haue: fuch. This Gallant which thou feeft 
 Waiin the wracke t and but hee's fomething ftain'd 
 With greefe (that's beauties canker) ^ migbt'ft call him 
 A gfrftdly perfon ; he hath loft his fcllowes, 
 And ftrayes about to finde'em. 
 
 Mir. I might call him 
 A thing diuinc, for nothing naturall 
 IcuerfawfoNoble. 
 
 Pro. It goes on I fee 
 
 As my foule prompts it . Sphit^ine fpirit Jle free dice 
 Within two dayes for this. 
 
 Fer. Moft fure the Goddefle 
 On whom thefa ay*es attend : Vouchfafe my pray'i 
 May know if you rcmainc vpon this Ifland, 
 And that you will fome good inftruUon gjue 
 How I may bearc me heere : my prime requeft 
 (Which I do laft pronounce) is ^Oyou wonder) 
 IfyoubcMtyd.orno? 
 
 Wr. No wonder Sir, 
 But certainly a May d. 
 
 Ftr. My Language ? Heauens t 
 I am the beft of them that fpeakc this (peech, 
 Were I but where 'tis fpoken. 
 
 Pro. How? the beft? 
 
 What wcr't thou if the King ofNtflet beard thee ^ 
 Fer. A finglc thing, as I am now,that wonders 
 To hcare thee fpeake of Naples .- he do's heare me, 
 And tbat he do's, I weepe : my felfe am N*plet t 
 Who, with mine eyes (neuer fince at ebbe) behe!4 
 The King my Father wrack't* 
 <*Mir. Alacke, for mercy* 
 
 Fer. Yes faith,* all his Lords,the Dukeof MO*** 
 And his braue forme, being twatne. 
 
 Pro. TheDukcof///fl/* 
 And his more brauer daughter, could contto.ll tk 
 I f now 'twere fit to do't : At the firft light 
 They haue chang'd eyes : Delicate Artel, 
 lie fct thee free for this. A word good Sir, 
 I feare you haue done your felfe fome wrong : A word. 
 
 Wr. Why fpeakes my rather fo vngently ? This 
 Is the third man that ere I faw ; the firft 
 That ere I (igh'd for : pitty moue my father 
 To be cnclin'd my way. 
 Fer. O, if a Virgin, 
 
 And your affection not gone forth, lie m&eyou 
 The Queene ofNoplet. 
 
 Pro. Soft fir, one word more. 
 They are both in ey thers pow'rs : But this fwift bufines 
 I muft vnea(ie make, leaft too light winning 
 Make the prize light. One word more : I charge thee 
 That thou attend me : Thoa do'ft heere vfurpe 
 The name thou ow'ft not, and haft put thy felfe 
 Vpon this Ifland, as afpy,to winit 
 From me, th c Lord on't. 
 Fer. No, as I am a man* 
 
 A/ir.Ther's nothing ill, can dwell in fuch a Temple 
 If the ill-fp iri t haue fo fayre a boufe, 
 Good things will ftriue to dwell with't 
 Pro. Follow me. 
 
 A,'3 
 
TbeTemptft* 
 
 T*of. Speak* not you for him : bee's a Traitoncome, 
 He manacle thy neck e and ft etc coge cher : 
 Scz -water (halt thou drinke : thy food fhall be 
 Th frcfh-brookc Muflels, withet'd roots, and hxuket 
 Wherein the Acoroe cradled . Follow, 
 
 fer. No, 
 
 [ will i efilt fuch entertainment, till 
 Mine enemy ha's more pow'r. 
 
 llcdwet, and is 
 
 Make not too ra(h a triall of him, for 
 Hcc's gentlc,and not fearful!. 
 
 Pnf. What I fay, 
 
 My footc my Tutor ? Put thy fword vp Traitor, 
 Whomak'ft a fhewjbut dat'ft not ftnkeuhy confcience 
 Is fo po(Teft with guilt : Come.from thy ward, 
 For I can heete difarme thee with this ftickt, 
 And make thy weapon drop. 
 
 OW>4. Bcfeech you Father. 
 
 Prof. Hence : hang not on my garments. 
 
 Mir A. Sic hauc pity, 
 DC be bU ferny. 
 
 Prof. Silence: One word more 
 Shall makeme chide thee, if not hate thee : What, 
 An aduocate for an Impoftor ? Hufh ; 
 Thou think'ft there is no more fuch (napes as he, 
 (H auingfeene but him and Cal,B*:) Foolifh wench, 
 To th'moft of men, this it a Caltbvt, 
 And they tohim are Angels. 
 
 ^Mira. MyafFediont 
 Are then mod humble: I haue no ambition 
 To fee a g oodfier man. 
 
 Prtf. Come on, obey: 
 Thy Ncrues are in their infancy again*?. 
 And haue no vigour in them. 
 
 Far. So they are: 
 
 My fpiritj, as in a dreame, are all bound vp s 
 My Fathers loll e. the weaknefle which 1 feele, 
 The wrackeofall my friends, nor this mans threats, 
 To whom I am fubduiie.are but lightto me, 
 Might I but through my prifon once a day 
 Behold tbi* Mayd : all comers elfe o'th'Eartb 
 Let liberty make vfe of: fpace enough 
 Hsue I in fuch aprtfon. 
 
 Prof. It workes Come on. 
 Thou haft done well, fine AncH : follow me, 
 Haikt what thou dfc (halt do mee. 
 
 Mira. Be of comfort, 
 My Fathers of abetter nature (Sir) 
 Then he appeajes by fpecch : this is vnwonted 
 Which now came from him. 
 
 Prof. Thou (halt beat free 
 As mountaine windes ; but then exactly do 
 All points of my command. 
 
 *SruU. To thTy liable. 
 
 Pnf. Come folio wi>cakenot for him. Eximt. 
 
 AftusSecundus. SctznaTrima. 
 
 Franfifie, andethirSt 
 GUI*,. Befeech you Sir, b fneny ; you baue caufc, 
 ($o haue we all) of ioy ; for out efcape 
 
 It much beyond our lofle ; our bint of woe 
 Is common, cuery day, fome Say lors wife, 
 The Matters of fome Merchant, and the Merchant 
 Haue iuft our Theame of woe: Bat for the miracle, 
 (Imeane ourprefcruation) few in millions 
 Can fpeake like vs : then wifely (goodSir)weigh 
 Our forrow, with our comfort. 
 
 Altnf. Prethee peace. 
 
 Stt>. He receives comfort like cold porredge. 
 
 Ant. The Viittor will not giue him ore fo. 
 
 Stt>. Looke, hec's winding vp the watch ofhi wit, 
 By and by it will ftr ike. 
 
 CjiH. Sir. 
 
 Sft. One:TelL 
 
 Gen. When euery greefe it entertaind. 
 That's offer'd comes to th'entertainer. 
 
 Set. Adollor. 
 
 G*. Dolour comes to him indeed, you haue fpoken 
 truer therryou purpos'd. 
 
 Stf. You haue taken it wifelier then I meant you 
 fhould. 
 
 Cn. Therefore my Lord. 
 
 Ant, Fie, what a fpend -thrift is He of his. tougue. 
 
 Alan. I pre-rhee ipare. 
 " Con. Wet!, I haue done: But yet 
 
 Set. Htf will be talking. 
 
 Ant. Which, of he, or Ad r i an,for a good wager, 
 Fir ft begins to crow? 
 
 Ir&TheoldCocke. 
 
 A*t. TheCockrclL 
 
 S& Done: The wager? 
 
 Ant. A Laughter. 
 
 Set. A match. 
 
 A*r. ThoughtUsIftaadfecmetobtdefm. 
 
 S<1>, Ha, h*, ha. 
 
 ^int. Soiyou'rpaid. 
 
 AJr. Vninhabuabl^indalmoftinjcce/rible. 
 
 Stb. Yet 
 
 AJr. Yet 
 
 Ait. He could not mifle't. 
 
 Air. limu ft weds be of fubtle, tender, and delicate 
 temperance. 
 
 Ant. Ttmftraace was a delicate weocb. 
 
 Set. J,and a fubtle, as he moft learnedly deliaer'd. 
 
 Adr. The ay re breathe s vpon vs here moft fweetly. 
 
 Sft. As ifit had Lungs, and rotten ones. 
 
 tsfnt. Or,a5'twcreperfum'dbyaFen, 
 
 CM. Heere is euery thing aduamageous to life. 
 
 t./ixt. True, fsuemeanestoliue. 
 
 Set. Of that there's none, or little. 
 
 Co*. Howlu&andluaythe graffelookes? 
 How grcene ? 
 
 At. The ground indeed is tawny* 
 
 Set. Withaneyeofgreenein't, 
 
 tsfxt. Hemifles not much* 
 
 Stt. No : he do th bt miftake the truth totally. 
 
 CM But the rariety of it U, which is indeed almoft 
 beyond credit. 
 
 Sit. Asmanyvouchtrarietiesare. 
 
 Gyn.Th&t our Garments betnrfas they V7ere)d$encht 
 io the Sea, bold nocwttbftaodlne tkdr freflintOe and 
 gloflei, behg rather new dyd3en ftaitfd with (kite 
 
 ~<tnt. If but one ofbis pockets could (peake, would 
 it not fay he lyes? 
 Set. I, or very fal&ly pocket vp bis report. 
 
 *. 
 
TfoTempeft. 
 
 I giue ithisfonnc for an Apple. 
 
 id fo-wing the kernels of it in the Sea, bri 
 
 Cm, Me chinkts our garments arc now as frefli as 
 
 when we put them on ruri in Affrickc , at the marriage 
 
 of the kings faire daughter CUribel to the king of T*mt. 
 
 Set. Twasafwcctmarri3ge,andweprofpcr well in 
 
 ourretorne. 
 
 ^drijfHnu was neuer gree'd before with fuch a Pa* 
 ragon to their Queene. 
 
 (jo*. Not fince widdow Ditto's time. 
 
 Ait. Widow? A pox o'that : how came that Wid- 
 dow in? Widdow Did.'. 
 
 Set. What if he had fa id Widdower VMM too ? 
 Good Lord, how you take it ? 
 
 Adri. Widdow Dido faid you ? You make me ftudy 
 of that : She was ofCarthagt, not ofTimit. 
 
 Cut. This T*u Sir was Curtktte. 
 
 Adri. Cartb*ie? dm. I allure you C4A*f*. 
 
 Ant. His word is more then the miraculous Harpe. 
 
 Scb, He hath raia'd the walKand houfcs too. 
 
 ^ft.What i mpofsible matter wil he make eafy next? 
 
 Stb. I thinkehee will carry this Ifland home in hii 
 pocket,and 
 
 Ant. An 
 forth more Iflands. 
 
 Con. I. Ant. Why in good time. 
 
 Cen. Sir, we were talking, that our garmenti feeme 
 jjow as frcfh as when we were at Tunis ac the marriage 
 of your daughter, who is now Queene. 
 
 Ant. And the rareft that ere came there. 
 
 Stb. Bate (I befeech you) widdow 7)ido . 
 
 Ant. O Widdow Dido ? I, Widdow Dido. 
 
 Gsn. Is not Sir my doublet as frcfh as the firft day I 
 wore it j I meanc in a fort. 
 
 Ant. That fort was well fifh'd for. ' 
 
 CM. When I wore it at your daughters marriage. 
 . Ab*. Yoo cram thefc words into mine cares,againft 
 the ftornackcofmy fenfe : would I had neuer 
 Wanted my daughter there : For comming thence 
 M fonne's loft, and (in my rate) fhc too, 
 
 is fo farrc from Itly remoucd, 
 Tne're againe (hall fee her : O thou mine heirc 
 Of Atyferand of c>W/ft,what ftrange fifti 
 lath made his meale on thce ? 
 
 Fran. Sir he may Hue, 
 faw him bf ate the furges vnder him, 
 Knd ride vpon their backes ; he trod the water 
 Whofe enmity he flung afide : and brefkd 
 The furge moft fwolne that met him : his bold head 
 Boue the contentious waues he kept, and oared 
 rlimfelfewith his goodarmes in Tufty Broke 
 To th'fhorc ; that ore his waue-worne balis. bowed 
 As (looping to releene him : I not doubt 
 HecamealiuetoLand. 
 
 Aim. No, no, net's gone. . 
 
 Stb. Sir you may thank your felfe for this great lofle, 
 fhat would not blefTc our Europe with your daughter. 
 Jut rather loofe her to an Arfrican, 
 Where (he at leaft, is banifli'd from your eye. 
 Who hath cauft to wet the gtcefe on'u 
 
 Alt*. Pr.the peace. 
 
 Sflf. You were knesl'd too, & importun'd olherwife 
 By all ofv? : and the fairefoule her felfe 
 WaigH'dberwetneloathnetTe, andobedince,at 
 iVhich encf oWbeame (houldbow: we haue loft your 
 
 (fon, 
 
 MowJddowe*jntheraofthisbufinerTeinaJting f 
 Th" crtw e bring men to conrfert them : 
 
 The faults your owne. 
 
 Aim. Soisthedoer'ftoth'ioflc 
 C6n. 
 
 The truth you fpeake doth lacke fome gentlenefle, 
 And time to fpeake it in : you rub the fore, 
 When you fhould bring the plaiftcr. 
 
 Set. Very well. Ant. And moft Chirurgeonly. 
 
 Con. It is foule weather in vs alf.good Sir. 
 When you are cloudy. 
 
 Self. Fowle weather? Ant. Veryfoule. 
 
 Go*. Had I plantation of dm Ifle my Lord. 
 
 At. Hee'dfow't with Nettle-feed. 
 
 Self. Or dockes, or Mailowes. 
 
 CM. And were the King on't,what would I do ? 
 
 Stb. Scape being drunke, for want of Wine. 
 
 Con. I'ch'Common wealth I would (by contraries) 
 Execute all things : FornokindcofTrarficke 
 Would I admit : No name of Magiflratc: 
 Letters fhould not be knowne : Richcs,pouxny, 
 A nd vfe of feruice, none : Contract, Succcfsion, 
 Borne, bound of Land, Tilth.Vincyard none : 
 No vfc ofMettall, Corne, or Wine,or Oylc ; 
 No occupation, all men idle, ail : 
 And Women too, but innocent and pure : 
 NoSoueraignty. 
 
 Seb. Yet he would be King on't. 
 
 **nt. The latter end of his Common-weakh forgets 
 the beginning. 
 
 Con. All things in common Nature (hould produce 
 Wfthout fweat or cndcuour j Treafon, fellony, 
 Sword, Pike, Knife, Gun, or neede of any Engine 
 Would I not haue : but Nature ihould bring forth 
 Of it owne kinde, all foyxon.all abundance 
 Tofced.my innocent people. 
 
 Seb t No marrying 'mong his fubSeh/ 
 
 Ant. None (man) all idle; Whores andknswej, 
 
 (Jon. I would with fuch perfection gouerne Sir : 
 T' Ex cell th: Golden Age. 
 
 Set. 'SauehisMaiefty. Ant. Long Hue Canale. 
 
 Con, And do you mark e me, Sir? (mt. 
 
 Ah*. Pre-thee no more; thou doft talk e nothing to 
 
 Go*. Ido well beleeue your Highnefft, and did it 
 tominifler occafion to tbefe Gentlemen, who are of 
 fuch fenfible and nimble Lungs, that they alwayes vfe 
 to laugh at nothing. 
 
 Ant. T was you we laugh Vj at. 
 
 Cox. W ho.ia this kind of merry fooling am nothing 
 to you : fo you may continue , and laugh ac nothing iUlL 
 
 Ant. What a blow was there giucn? 
 
 Seb. And it had not falne Bat-long. 
 
 Con. You ate Gentlemen ofbrauc mcttal: you would 
 lift the Moooe out ofhet fphcare, if (he would continue 
 in itfiue weeket without changing. 
 
 Enter ArtcUflqiac foltmni Mitfcks* 
 
 Seb. We would fo,and then go a Bat-fowling. 
 
 Ant. Nay good my Lord.be not angry. 
 Can. No I warrant you, I will not aduenture ray 
 difcretion fo weakly : Will you laugh me afeepe, for J 
 sro very hcauy * 
 
 At. Go fleepe, and hearers. 
 
 Alan. Whs:, all fofooneaflcepe?Iwi(h mine eyei 
 Wouid(with themfelues) (hut vp my thoughts, 
 1 finde they are tnclin'd to do fo. 
 
 Set. PleafeyouSir, 
 Do not omit the beauy offer of it : 
 It iildome vifits fofrow,whcn it doih,is is a Comforter, 
 
8 
 
 TheTemftJt. 
 
 ,*-. WetwornyLord.willguatdyoDrpetfon, 
 While you take your reft.and watch your (aftty. 
 
 ^E.Thankeyou : Wondrous heatry. 
 
 Stt. Wba^gedrowfioespoueflesthemf 
 
 A*. It b the quality o'lh'dymate. 
 
 Srf.Why 
 
 Doth it not then our eye-lids finke ? I finde 
 Not my felfe difpos'd to fteep. 
 
 Ant. Norl. my fpiiits are rumble: 
 They fell together all, as by confent 
 They dropt, as by a Thunder-ft rck e t what might 
 Worthy SttjSiatf O, what might ? no more : 
 And yet, me thinkes I fee h in thy fece, 
 What thou {hould'ft bei th'occafioo fpeaks thee, and 
 My ftrong imagination fee's a Cro wne 
 Dropping vpon thy bead. 
 
 sJ. Wbatfamhouwakme? 
 
 Ant. Doyounpthearemeipeake? 
 
 Sft. Ido,aodfnrely 
 It is a fleepy Language j and thoo fpeak'ft 
 Ootofthy fleepet What ishthoo didft &y? 
 This is a ftrangc repofe, to be afleepe 
 With eyes wide open : (landing, fpeakipg,mouing : 
 Andyetfofaftadeepe. 
 
 Ant. Noble Stkafti*,. 
 
 thou let'ft thy fortune fleepe: dientbei : wink'ft 
 Whiles thou art waking. 
 
 Stt. ThoodVftuiorediftinaiy, 
 There's meaning in thy fnotes. 
 
 Ant. lam more ferions then my cufiome: you 
 Muft be fbtoo,ifheed me: which todp. 
 TKbblestheco're. 
 
 Set. Well: I am (landing water. 
 
 Ant. Be teach you how to flow; 
 
 Set. Dofbitoebbe 
 Hereditary Sloth inftwa* roe. 
 
 Ant. O! 
 
 If you but knew bow you rhepurpofe'cherifh 
 Whiles thus you mocke it : bow in dripping it 
 Yon more inueftht ebbing men. indeed 
 (Moft often) do fo mere the bottome run 
 By their owne feare.or (loth. 
 
 Stt. Tre-thee fty on, 
 
 The fettine of thine eye, and cbeekeprodaime 
 A matter fiom tbee ; and a birth, indeed, 
 Which throwes thec much to yedd . 
 
 this Lord of wcake remembrance: this 
 Who rhaJJbeofasUtdtnwmory 
 When he u eanh'd, hh here almoft perfwaded 
 (For bee's aSpirit of perfwafioo, onely 
 ProfdTestoperfwade) theKing hi* forme's aliue, 
 TJ$ as impoisible that bee's vndiovra'd, 
 A* be that fleepes heere, fwkns. 
 
 Set, Ihauenobooe 
 That lie^s vndr own d. 
 
 Aot. OjOutofdiatnobope, 
 Wbatgreat bopohaue vou? No hope that way, Is 
 Another way fo high a hope, that wen 
 Ambition cannot pierce a vrififce beyond 
 flcrtdoubt<Cfcouery thre, Willyou grant with me 
 
 Stt. He's gone. 
 
 Ant. Then tell me.wbo's the next heire cfffqkt f 
 
 Self. ClorittS. 
 
 Ten league* beyond mans life : (be that from Ntfkt 
 Can haue no, note, vnlefle the Sun were poft : i 
 The Man i'th Moone*s too flow,till new-borne chtnnei 
 Be rough, and Razor-able : She that from whom 
 We all were fea-fwallow'd, though feme caft agatot, 
 (And by that deftiny) to performe an a<ft 
 Whereof, what's paft is Prologu* ; what to come 
 In yours, and my difcharge. 
 
 Stt. What (ruffs is this? How fay you? 
 'Tit tnic my brothers daughter's Queene of Tfcnv, 
 So is (he heyre of Mpfcr/twixt which Regions 
 There is fome ipacc. 
 
 A*t. Afpace.wbofeeB'rycubtt 
 Secmes to cry out, bow flull that Cltrittl 
 Meafure vs backe to Nitfltt ? keepe in T*nu, 
 And let Stkrfuu, wake. Say, this were death 
 That now hath (ei*'d them, why they were no wotfe 
 Tb now they are : There be that can rule Napier 
 As well as he that ftcepes * Lords, that can prate 
 As amply, and vnneceUarily 
 As this G*>**b : 1 my felfe could make 
 A Chough of as deepc chat : O. that you bore 
 The minde that 1 do ; what a fleepe were this 
 For your aduancement ? Doyon rndcrftand nc ? 
 
 Set. Methinkesldo... 
 
 Ant. And how do's your content 
 Tender your owne good fortune ? 
 
 Stt. I remember 
 You did fupplant your Brothet Pnjpert. 
 
 AM. Truts 
 
 And looke how well my Garments (it rpon me, 
 Mnchfeater then before " My Brothers feruants 
 Were then my fellow es, n ow they arc my men. 
 
 Stt. But for your eonfcience. 
 
 Ant. I Sir: where lies ihat? If 'twere a kybe 
 Twould pwt me to my flipper : But I fcele not 
 This Deity in my bofome : Twentic confciences 
 That (bnd 'cwixt roe, and (Jttibuit, candied be they, 
 And melt ere they moiled : Heere lies your Brother, 
 No better then the earth he lies vpon, 
 Ifhe were that which now bee's lijce (that's dead) 
 Whom I with this obedient fteele (three inches of U) 
 Can lay to bed for euer : whiles you doing thus, 
 To the perpetual! winke for aye might pat 
 This ancient morfell : this Sir Prudence, who 
 Should not vpbraid our courfe : for all the reft 
 theyl take fuggeftioa, as a Cat laps milke, 
 They! tell the clock c, to any bnfincfle that 
 WefaybeBtstheboore. 
 
 Sit. Thy cafe, deere Friend 
 Shall be my prefidcnt : As thou got'ft MilL&u, 
 lie come by N*pUt ; Draw thy fword, one ftroke 
 Shall fre tbee from the tribute which thou paieft. 
 And ItbeBng (ball loue the*. 
 
 Att. Draw together: 
 And wbenlrearemyhand, do you the like 
 TofalUton(7M%^. 
 
 Stt. O, but one word. 
 
 E*ter AfitUwiA iJXufa&aASmg. 
 Aral. My Matter through his Art forefecs the danger 
 That yoo (hU friend)are in, and fends me forth 
 (For eUc bis proleadies)to keepe tbemliuiog. 
 
YfoTempeft. 
 
 Sbaki off ftumbtr tnd i><:wart. 
 Awake t av>A^e. 
 
 Ant. Then letvs both be fodalne. 
 
 Go, Nbw,good Angels preferuc the King. 
 
 ttlf. Why how now hoa;awakc?why arc you drawn? 
 Wherefore ihu ghaftiy looking? 
 
 G. Whai's the matter i 
 
 Scf>. While* we flood here fecoring your rcpofc, 
 (Euen now) we heard a hollow burfl of bellowing 
 Like Buls, or rather Lyons, did'r not wake you i 
 It ftrooke mine eare mod terribly. 
 
 Alt. I heard nothing. 
 
 Ant. O, 'twas a din to fright a Monficrs care; 
 To make an earthquake : fure it was the roare 
 Of a whole heard of Lyons. 
 
 sib. Heard you this <jwxj?/? 
 
 Gi. Vpon rcinc honour,Sir, I heard a humming* 
 ^And chat a ftrange one coo) which did awake me > 
 I fhak'd^ou Sir,and cride : as mine eyes opcnd, 
 I faw their weapons drawne ; there was noyfc, 
 That's verily : 'tis beft we ftand vpon our guard ; 
 Or that we quit this place : let's draw our weapons. 
 
 Al*. Lead off this ground 8t let's make further fcarch 
 For my poorc fonne. 
 
 Can. Heauens keepe him from thcfe Beafti : 
 For he is fure 1'th HUnd. 
 
 ^flo. Lead away, (done. 
 
 Aneft. Profrero my Lord, fai\\ know what I haue 
 
 So (Kmg)goc fafely on to feekc thy Son. Exeunt. 
 
 Scosna Secwda. 
 
 Enttr Caliban, vit h 4 6xrtben of^tti (* nojfe of 
 
 C<</. All the infections that the Stinne fuckes vp 
 Ffo:;i Bogs, Fens, \-\tli, on Prefper fall,inJ make him 
 By yr,ch-rnele aditcifc : his Spirits hcarc me, 
 Anci yet I nee dcs muft curfe.Bul they'll nor pinch, 
 Bright me with Vrchyn-(hewes,puch me i'th mire, 
 ^or lead me like a fire-brand, in the darke 
 Out ofmy way, vnlefle hebid em; but 
 
 or euiry trifle, are they fet vpon me. 
 Sometime like Apes.that moe and chatter at me, 
 And iftr bite me : then like Hedg-hogs, which 
 Lye tumbling in my bare-footc way, and mount 
 Thru pr-tk* at my foot-fall ; fomctime m I 
 All wound with Adder?, who with clouen tongue* 
 Doc hiflV fr).- into msdnelVc : Lo,novv Lo, Enter 
 
 comes a Spirit of his, 2nd to tormenfrme JroKulv. 
 For bringing wood in flowly : 1'lc foil flit. 
 Perchance be Will not mtnoe me. 
 
 Tri. Hcres neither bttri, nor ftuub to beare off any 
 eather at alliand another Storme brewing, Ihcare it 
 l:ngith*'winde.- yond fame blacke cloud, yond huge 
 one, lookfkhkc afouLbumbard chat would flied his 
 licquor: if it Should thunder, as it did before, 1 know 
 not where to hide my head: yond fame cloud cannot 
 choofe but fall by paile-fuls. What haue w here.aman, 
 orafifh? dcadoraliue.'afifti.heefmelslike a fim: a 
 very ancient and fifh-Iike froeli : a kmdc of, not of the 
 
 ncweft poorc-Iohn : a ftrangefifl): were I ngan 
 now (as once I was) and had but thisfifK painted; not 
 a holiday.foolc there but would giur a pecceof filuer; 
 there, would this Monftcr, make a man: any ftrange 
 beaft there, makes a man i when they will not giuc a 
 doit to relicuc a lame Bcgger.they will lay out ten to fee 
 a dead /<&: Leg'd like a man; and hi Finnes like 
 Armei : warme o' my troth : I doc uow let loofc my o- 
 pinion; hold it no longer; this iinofifti, but inlflan- 
 dcr, that hath lately fuftered by a Thunderbolt: Alas, 
 the ftorme is come againe : my beft way is to ere epe vn- 
 der his Gaberdine : there is no other flicker herea- 
 bout : Mifery acquaints a man with Orange bedfel- 
 towes i I vvilJ here ftwo wd till the diegges oJ "the flormc 
 bepift. 
 
 tefanotHgint . 
 S/f. tJMtmm*H*]fa*fa btrtfrtlll Jje aflert. 
 This is a very fcuruy tune to (ing at a mans 
 Funerall : well, here's my comfort. T)rinket. 
 
 Si*gi, Tbt M^erjtht Setter jhe BUt.fMt & l\ 
 
 But none rfvt car'd for K<ue. 
 Tor fie kad* tongue with* t*F t 
 IfoulA err ta n Saltrgaeh^uig : 
 
 SheloM'dHctibefauHrofTtrner.j f 
 
 Tet * Ttilor might fcrttcb her vbre trejht dilittb. 
 
 Then to Sr* Bojet, Mid let bergH ktoig. 
 
 This is a fcuruy tune too ; 
 
 But here's my comfort. drmh. 
 
 Cal. Doe not torment roe : oh. 
 
 Stt. What's the matter? 
 Hauewediuelsher? 
 
 Doe you put trickesvpon's with Saluages } and Men of 
 hides' hi? I haue not fcapM drowning, to be afeard 
 now of your foure legges : for it hath bin faid ; as pro- 
 per a man as euer went on foure legs, cannot make him 
 giue ground . and it Qiall be faid fo againe, while Stt. 
 pkttco breathes at'noftrils. 
 
 C*l. The Spirit torments me.' oh. 
 
 Ste. This is fome Monfter of the Ifle.with foure legs; 
 who hath got (as I take it) an Ague : where the diucll 
 n-iouldhelearncour language?! will giuc him fome rc- 
 licfc if it be but for that : if I can recoucr him, and keepe 
 him tame , and get to Ntfiet with him, he's a Pre- 
 fcnt for any Emperour that eucr trod on Neates-Iea- 
 thcr. 
 
 O/. Doe not torment me prcihee: I'lc bring my 
 wood home fafter. 
 
 Ste. He's in his fit now ; and doe's not talke after the 
 wifcft: liec fhall tafte of my Bottle: if hec haue neuer 
 drunke wine afarc.it will goeneere to remouc his Fit: 
 If I can rccouerhim,and keepe him tame, I will not take 
 too much for him; hee (hall pay for him thkc hath him, 
 and that foundly. 
 
 C*t. Thou do'ft me yet but little hurt ; thou wilt a- 
 non, I know it by thy trembling : Now fr offer woikcs 
 vpon thee. 
 
 Ste. Come on your wayes . open your mouth /here 
 is that which will giue language to you Cat; open your 
 mouth ; this will (hake your (baking, I can tell you.amf 
 that foundly .- you cinnot tell who's your friend ; open 
 your chaps againe. 
 
 Tri. 1 fhould know that voyce : 
 It fljould be, 
 
 But 
 
10 
 
 Bot hec ii dround ; and thcfc are diuelj; Ode- 
 "end me. 
 
 Ste . Ponre legges and two voycc ; * moft delicate 
 donfter:hii forward. voyce now is to fpeake well of 
 MS friend-.hts backward Vorce.is to vttcr foule fpeeches, 
 and to detract : If all tht wine in my bottle will f ecouer 
 mm , I will helpe his Ague : Come : Arocn, I will 
 jourc feme to thy other mouth. 
 
 Trt. SnphAno. 
 
 Sfe, Doch thy other mouth call me <? Mcrey/ncrcy; 
 This is adiuell, and no Monfter: I will Itauc him. I 
 haue no lone Spoone. 
 
 "V*. Sff^fiCto: ifthoubeeftSreptaiM touch me, and 
 fpeake to me ; for I am Tnnculo be not afeard, thy 
 good friend Tnacttlt. 
 
 Su. I f thou bee' ft 7> incut*'- come footth: Tie pull 
 thecbytheleffrr Icggeir if any be TrincMlos Icggcs, 
 thefe are they : Thou art very Trincnta indeede: how 
 caiu'ft thoutobcthcficgc of this Moone-calfc ? Can 
 he vent TrincMi ? 
 
 Trt. Itookchimtobekfl'dwitha thundcr-ftrokjbut 
 art thou not dround Stiphae : I hope now thou art 
 not dround : Is the Stormc ouer-blowne ; I hid mcc 
 vndcr the dead Moone-Calfes Gaberdine, forfcare of 
 the Stormc : And art thou liuing/<y&*w ? O Stepk*> t 
 two HenpalitMHts fcap'd? 
 
 Su. Trethce doc not turnc me about, myflomacke 
 it not conftatit. 
 
 C.il. Thefc be fine ihings^ind ifthey be not fprights: 
 that's a brauc God, andbearcs'CcJeftiallJjquor: IwiU 
 knecle to him, 
 
 Stt. How did'ft thou fcape? 
 How cam'ft thou hither ?. 
 
 Swearc.by this Bottle ho.w thou cam'ft hither : I efcap'd 
 vponaBut ofSacke, which the Saylors hcau*d o'rc- 
 boord, by. this Bottfc which I made of the barke of 
 a Tree, with mine owrte hands, fincc I wa call a - 
 fhorc. 
 
 Cal. He fweare vpon that Bottle, to be thy true fub- 
 icct, for the liquor is not earthly. 
 
 'St. Heerc : I'weare then how thou efcap'dft. 
 
 Tri. $womafhore(rnan)hkeaDtickc: 1 can fwim 
 like aDucke j'le be fwor ne. 
 
 Ste. Here, kifle the Booke. 
 
 Though ihoucanft fwim like a Duckc, thou art made 
 hkcaGoofe. 
 
 Trt. O Stephana, ha'ft any more of this ? 
 
 Ste. The whole But (man) my Cellar is in a'rocke 
 by th'fea-fide, where my Wine is hid : 
 How nowMooue-CalfCjhow do's thine Ague ? 
 
 CV. Ha-'ft thou not dropt from heaucn? 
 
 Ste. Out o'th Moonc I doeaflure thcc. I was the 
 Man irh' Moone.when time was. 
 
 Cal, \ haue fcenc thce in her: and I doe adore thee : 
 My Miftris fhcw'd me thee.andthy Dog.and thy Bufh. 
 
 Stt. Come, fweare to that : kiffc the Booke : 1 will 
 furnifh it anon with new Contents .- Swcsrc. 
 
 Tri. By this good light, this is a very fhallow Mon- 
 fter: I afcard o'flum ? a very wcake Monfter : 
 The Manith Moone ? 
 Amoffpoorccreadolous Monfter : 
 Well drawne Monftei, in good footh. 
 
 Cal. llcfhcwiheeeuery ferlillyr.ch'oihlfland: and 
 I will kiffc thy footc . I prethccbc my god. 
 
 Tri. By this light, a molt perfidious, and drunken 
 Monflef . whens god's a fteepc he'll robhis Bottle. 
 
 '. He kiffc thy foot. Iltffw care my felfe thy Subie 
 e. Come oa then ; downe and fweare. 
 
 Ctl 
 
 Ste, 
 
 Trt. I fhall laugh my felfe to death at this puppi-hea- 
 dedMonftcr.- a isoft fcutuie Monfter: Icculd findcii. 
 my heart to beate him. 
 
 Ste. Come.kifle. 
 
 Tri. But tine the poote Monfter's in dr inkc : 
 Anabhominable Monfter. 
 
 C*l. 1'lc fhew thecthe btft Springs : I'!e ptucke thee 
 Berries : l'!e fifh for the* ; and get thec wood enough. 
 A plague vpon the Tyrant that 1 fcrue ; . 
 I'lc beare him no more Sticiccj, but follow thee, thou 
 wondrous man. 
 
 Tri. A moft rediculous Monftcr.to make a wonder of 
 a poorc drunkard. 
 
 Cd. I "prethee let roe bring thce where Crabs grow; 
 and I with my long nayles will digge thec pig-nots; 
 fhow thce a Isyesneft, and inftruft thee how to (hare 
 the nimble Mirmazet : 1'lt bring thcc to cluftring 
 Philbirts, and fometimes Tie get ihec young Scamcls 
 from the Rockc : Wilt thou goe with me f 
 
 Stt.. Iprc'theenow lead the way 'without any more 
 talking. Trincdo, t'ne King, and all our company elfe 
 being dround, wee will inherit here : Here ; bearc my 
 Bouic . Fellow Trtnenle ; we'll fill him by and by a- 
 
 Farev/ell Matter; farewell, farewell. 
 
 Tri. A howlm^Monller ; a drunken Monfter. 
 
 Nor fetch in firing^ at requiring, 
 Norfcrafc trtncberitig, nor tf^h di(h, 
 
 HM a item Mafter,fet A MM. 
 Frcedome.high-dayjhigh-dayfrcedomejfrccdome high- 
 day, frecdomc. 
 
 Stt. Obtaue Monfter; lead the way. xe*m. 
 
 ertius. Scizna Trima. 
 
 Enter Ferdinand (hearing 4 Log.) 
 Per. There be fotne Sports are painfull;& their labor 
 Delight in them fctoff:Some kindcs of batcneffe 
 Are nobly vndergon 5 and mofl poorc matters 
 Point to rich ends . this my meancTaskc 
 Would be as hcauy to me, as odious, but 
 TheMiftris which I fcrue, quickens what's dead", 
 And makes my labours,plcafures : O She is 
 Ten times more gentle, then her Father's crabbed ; 
 And he's compos'd of harflinefle. I muft remoue 
 Some thoufands of thcfc Logs, and pile them vp, 
 Vpon a lore iniuniiion ; my fwcct Miftris 
 VVcepcs when fhc fees me workc, & faics.fuch bafcnes 
 Had neuer like Executor.- I forget: 
 But thefe fweet thoughts,doe euen rcfteflj my labours, 
 Moft bufic left, when I doe it. Eater Ma-MiAt 
 
 <JUir. Alas, now pray you and Propers. 
 
 Worke net fo hard : I would the lightning had 
 Burn: vp thole Logs that you are cnioynd to pile .* 
 Pray fet icdownc, and reftyots : when, this burnes 
 Twill weeps for hauing wearied you : my Father 
 
 Ishaidatftudy; pray now reft y out felfe. 
 
 He's 
 
WvTempeft* 
 
 M 
 
 Hce's fafe for thefc three houres. 
 
 Per. OmofldeereMiftris, 
 The Sun will fet before I fiiiU difcharge 
 What I muft flriuc to do. 
 
 Mir. If you'l fit downe 
 
 Jle bcate your Loggcs the while: pray giue nw that, 
 He carry it to the pile. 
 
 fer. No precious Creature, 
 I had rather crackemy fincwes, breakemy backe, 
 Then you fhould fuch dishonor vndergoe, 
 While I fit lazy by. 
 
 Mir. It would become me 
 As well as it do's you; and I fhou'.ddoit 
 With much more cafe : for my good will is to it. 
 And yours it is againft. 
 
 fro. Poore wormc thou art infe<SUd, 
 This vifitatiou fhewes it. 
 
 (_/*/>. You looke wearily. 
 
 Fer. No,nobIcMiftns, \bfrefh morning with me 
 When you are by at night : 1 do befcechy ou 
 Cheefcly, that I might let it in my prayers 
 What is your name? 
 
 Mir. Mtr<Li,Q my Father, 
 I haue broke your heft to fay fo. 
 
 Fer. Admir'd MirMtd* t 
 Indecde the top of Admiration, worth 
 What's dcercft to the world : full many a Lady 
 I haue cy'd with bcft regard, and many a time 
 Th'harmony of their tongues, hath into bondage 
 Brought my too diligent cate : fot feuerall vertuca 
 Haue I lik'd feuerall women, neuer any 
 With fo full foulc, but fome dcfccl in her 
 Did quatrcll with the nobleft grace fhc ow'J, 
 And put it to the foile. But you, O you, 
 So perfect, and fo pectleflc, arc created 
 Of euerie Creatures beft. 
 
 . 
 
 One ofmy fcxc ; no womans face rcmc mber, 
 Sauc from my glaffe, mine ownc: Nor haue 1 feeri* 
 More that 1 may call men, then you good fnepd, 
 And my decre Father .- how features arc abroad 
 I am skilleflc of; but by my modcftie 
 (The icwcll in my dower) I would not wifh 
 Any Companion in the world but you : 
 Nor can imagination forme a fhapc 
 Befides your felfe, to like of: but I prattle 
 Something too wildely, and my Fathers precept* 
 I therein do forget. 
 
 firr, I am, in my condition 
 A Prince (Mir*nil*) I do thinke a King 
 (I would not fo) and would no more endure 
 This wodden (Uuerie, then to fuffcr 
 The flcfh-flieblow my inouth :hcarc my foulc fpeake. 
 The Terie inftanc that Ifaw you, did 
 My heart flic to your fcruicc, there rcfides 
 To make me (hue to it, and for your fake 
 Am I this patient Loggc-tnan. 
 
 CWir. Doyouloueme? 
 
 Fir. O heauen ; O carth,beare vvitnes to this found, 
 And crowae what I profeffe with kindc cuent 
 Ifl fpeake true : if hollowly, inuert 
 What beftis boaded me, to rnifchiefe : I, 
 Beyond all limit of what cl'f<r i'th world 
 Do loqe, prixe, honor you. 
 
 Mir. lamafoole 
 To wcepe at what 1 am glad of. 
 
 Pro. Faiie encounter 
 
 Of two moft rare affc&ions : hcauens raine gMcc 
 On that which breeds bctwccnc *m. 
 
 Fer. Wherefore wccpc you ? 
 
 *JMir. At mine vnworthmcflc, that dare not ofier 
 What I dcfire to giue ; and much leffe take 
 What I (hall die to .want : But this Is tnfliog, 
 And aH the more it feekes to hide it fclfe, 
 The bigger bulke it fhewes. Hence baflifull cunniog, 
 And prompt me plaine and holy innocence. 
 1 am your wifc,ifyou will marrieme ; 
 If not, lie die your maid : to be your fellow 
 You may denie me. but He be yonr fenunr 
 VVhcthieryou will or no. 
 
 Fer. MyMiftris(deerefi) 
 And I thus humble eucr. 
 
 Mir. My husband then? 
 
 Fer. I, with a heart as willing 
 As bondage ereof freedome : hecre's rry hand. 
 
 Mir. And mine, with my heart in't ; and now faiewcl 
 Till halfe aa hourc hence. 
 
 Fer. A thoufand, thoufand. fxexm. 
 
 Pro. So glad of this as they I cannot be, 
 Who arcfurpnz'd with all; but my moycing 
 At nothing can be more : lie to my booke, 
 For yet ere fupper time, muft 1 peiforme 
 Much bufinefle appertaining. xf(. 
 
 Sc&na Sacunda . 
 
 Enter Cabl**, Siefbaao, 
 
 Ste. Tell not me, when the But Is out we will drinkc 
 water, not a drop before ; therefore beare vp, & boord 
 :m* Scruant Monftcr, drinke to me. 
 
 7>".SeruaniMonfict:' the folly of this Hand, they 
 fay there's but F.uc vpon this Ifle ; we art three of thrrn, 
 if th'o(hr two be brain'd like vs, the State totters. 
 
 Sit. Drinke feruant Monftcr when Ibid thee 5 , thy 
 eies are almoft fet in thy head. 
 
 7>/. Where fliouid they bee fet elfe ? hec were a 
 braucMonfter indecde it'thty were fet inhistalle. 
 
 Ste. My man-Monftcrhath drowp'dhis tongue In 
 facke: for my part the Sea cannot drowne met, I fvvam 
 ere 1 could recotier the fliorc, fiue and thirtie Leagues 
 off and on, by this light ihou. /halt bectny Lieutenant 
 Monftcr, or my Standard. 
 
 Trim. Your Lieutenant ifyou lift, hee's no Standard. 
 
 Ste. Wecl not run Monficur Monfter. 
 
 Trm. Nor go neither ; but you'l lie like dogs, and yet 
 fay nothing neither. 
 
 Stt. Moone-calfe,fpeak once in thy life, if thou betfl 
 a good Moone-calfe. 
 
 ^4/. How does thy honour ? Let me licke thy fliooe : 
 He not fetue htai,-he is not valiant. 
 
 Trm. Thou lieft moft )gnorant Monfier, I am m cafe 
 toiufl'.eaConftable: why, thoudebofh'd Fifii thou, 
 was thereeuer man aCoward, that hath drunk fo much 
 Sacke as I to day? wilt thouteil a monftrous lie, being 
 but halfe aFifH.and halfeaMonfter? 
 
 fat, Loe, how he mockes me, wilt thou let him my 
 Lord? 
 
12 
 
 Trin. Lord, quoth be ? that i MonAer fhould be fuch 
 aNaiurall? 
 
 Cl. Loc, loe againe : bite him \o death I prcdiee. 
 
 Stt. Tnaeula, keepe a good tongue in your head : If 
 you prouc a mutineere, the next Tree the poore Mon- 
 fter'i my fubiett, ant! he (hall noofuffer indignity. 
 
 <d. I thankc my noble Lord. Witt thou be pleas'd 
 to hearken once againe to the fuite 1 made to thce ? 
 
 Stt. Marry will I : kneele, and rcpeateit, 
 I will ftand, and fo fliall Tnncalo. 
 
 Enttr Jrittt miifile. 
 
 Cd. As I told thce before, I am fubieclto aTirant. 
 A Sorcerer, that by his cunning hath cheated me 
 Ot'the Ifland. 
 
 Aritll. Thou lyeft. 
 
 Ctd. Thou lyeft, thou tefling MonVey t hou : 
 I would my valiant Matter would dcflroy ihcc. 
 I do not lye. 
 
 Stt. Trtnciile, ify ou trouble him any more in's talc, 
 By this hand.I will fupplant fome of yout tetth. 
 
 T f '"> Why, T faid nothi ng. 
 
 Sie. Mum tlicn.and no more: proceed. 
 
 Cat. I fay by Sorcery he got this Ifle 
 From me, he got it. If thy Greatm-fTe will 
 Reucnge it on him, (for I know thou dat'fi) 
 But thii Thing dare not. 
 
 Stt. That's mod certaine. 
 
 C*I> Thou fhalt be Lord of it, and Ileferuethee. 
 
 Stt. How now fhallthisbecompafl? 
 Canrt thou bring me to the party ? 
 
 Ctl. Yea, yea my Lord, He yceld him thee afleepe, 
 Where thou matft knocke a na'ile into his head. 
 
 j4nttl. Thou heft , thou canft not. 
 
 aJ. What a py "de Ninnie'i this? Thou fcuruy patch: 
 I do bcfeech thy Gre atnefle giue him blowes, 
 And take his bottle from him: When that's gone, 
 He (hall drinke nought but brine, for lie not (hew him 
 Where the quickeFrefaes are. 
 
 Stt. Tnnetdft run into no further danger : 
 Interrupt the Monfler one word further , and by this 
 hand, lie turne my mercic out o'doores, and make a 
 Stockfifhofthee. 
 
 Trt. Why, what dtd I ? I did nothing : 
 lie go farther otf, 
 
 Stt. Didft thou not fay he lyed? 
 
 drieff. Thoulicft. 
 
 Stt. DoIfoPTaTcethoothat, 
 A i you like this, giue me the lye another time. 
 
 Trm. I did not giue the lie: Out o'yout wittcs,and 
 hearing too? 
 
 A pox o'yoor bottle, this can Sacke and drinking doo : 
 A murren on your Monfter, and the diuell take yout 
 fingers. 
 
 Col. Ha.ha.ha. 
 
 Ste. Now forward with your Tale: prethec (land 
 further off. 
 
 Ctl. Bcatc him enough : aftei a little time 
 lie beate him too. 
 
 Stt. Stand farther ; Come proceede. 
 
 Cat. Why, as I told thee, 'tis a cuftome with him 
 I'ch afternoone to fleepe : there thou maifl brainc him, 
 Hauine firft fciz'd his bookes : Or with a logge 
 Batter his skull, or paunch him with a flake, 
 Ot cut his wciand with thy knife. Remember 
 Fufl to pofiefle his Bookei ; for without them 
 
 Hee's but a Sot, a s I am ; nor hath not 
 
 One Spirit to command : they all do hate him 
 
 As rootedly as I. Burne but his Booket. 
 
 He ha's brauc Vtcnfils (for fo he callei them) 
 
 Which when he ha.'s a houfe, heel deck e wurnJL 
 
 And that moft deeply to confider. is 
 
 The bcautie of his daughter . he himfelft 
 
 Cals her a non-pareiil : I neuer fawa woman 
 
 But onely Sjcartx my Dm, and (he ; 
 
 But fhc as farre furpaffeth Sjfarax. 
 
 Asgreai'ftdo'sleaft. 
 
 Stt. Is it fo braue a Laffe ? 
 
 Cal. 1 Lord, fhe will become thy bed, I warrant. 
 And bring thee forth braue brood. 
 
 Stt. Monfter, I will kill this man : his daughter and 
 I will be King and Oueene, faue our Graces : and Trm- 
 c*lo and thy felfe (lutlTbe Vice-royes : 
 Dof> thou like the plot Truiculo ' 
 
 Trm. Excellent. 
 
 Su. Giue me tliy hand, lamforry locate tht*: 
 But while thou hu'tt keeoe a good tongue in thy head. 
 
 Cal. Withmthishalfehourewillhebcafleept, 
 Wilt thou dcrtroy him then t 
 
 Ste. 1 on mine honour. 
 
 Jnell. This will I tell my Mailer. 
 
 Cal. Thou mak'ft me merry: I am full of pleafure, 
 Lei vsbeiocond. Will youtroule the Catch 
 You taught me but whileare ? 
 
 Sit. At thy rcqucft MonQcr, I will do rtafon, 
 Any reafon : Come on Tnncitlt, let vs fing. 
 
 Stag,. 
 
 Plain 'cm,*Mdct>*t 'eat : titdskoitt 'tut, <ud flout 'tm t 
 Thought ii frit. 
 
 Ctl. Thai's not the tune. 
 
 jfricll plaits the tune * a T*f>cr and Pifr. 
 
 Sre. What is this fame # 
 
 Tnii- This it the tune of our Catch, plaid by the pic- 
 ture of No-body. 
 
 Srt.U thou bceft a man.fhew thy felfe in thy lilencs : 
 If thoubeeft a dmcll, takc't as ihoti lift. 
 
 Trm. O forgiue me my fmnes. 
 
 Sit. He that diespayes all debts; I defie thee; 
 Mercy vpon vs. 
 
 Cxt t Art thou arTcard ? 
 
 Stt. No Monfter, not I. 
 
 Cal. Be not affeard, the Ifle is full of noyfes, 
 Sounds,and fwcet aires ,that giue delight and hurt noi : 
 Sometimes a thoufand twanglmg Inftruments 
 Will hum about mine cares ; and fometime voices, 
 That if I then had wak'd after long fleepe, 
 Will make me fleepe againe, and then in dreaming, 
 The clouds methought would open, and flicw riches 
 Ready to drop vpon me, that when I wak'd 
 1 cri'detodreame againe. 
 
 Stt. This Will proue a braue kingdome tome, 
 Where I (hall hauemy Maficke for nothing. 
 
 Stt. That (hall be by and by: 
 J remember the ftorie. 
 
 Trm. The found is going away, 
 Lets follow it, and after do out worfce. 
 
 Sit. Leade Monfter, 
 
 Wee'l follow : I would I could fee rhit laborer, 
 He lay es it on. 
 
 Trm. Wilt come? 
 He follow Stepbaxc. 
 
 Set** 
 
TheSTempefl. 
 
 Scena Tertia. 
 
 , Antkmio t G<M*a& t 
 ' Adrian fratctfcojfrc. 
 
 Can. By r lakin,! can eoe no furthcr.Sir. 
 My old bones akes : here s a maze trod indeede 
 Through fourth right s,& Meanders : by your patience 
 I oeedes mufl reft me. 
 
 Al. .Old Lord, Iconnot blame thee, 
 Wbo, am my felfe attaeh*d with wearinefTe 
 To th'dulhng ofmy fpirits : Sit downe.and reft : 
 Euen here I will put orTrny hope, and keepe jt 
 No longer for my Flatterer .- he is drown'd 
 Whom thus we ftny to finde.and the Sea mocks 
 Our fruftrate fearch on land . well.let him'goc. 
 
 Ant. I am right glad,that he's fo out of hope : 
 Doe noc for one repulfc forgot the purpofe 
 That you refolu'd t'erTccl. 
 
 Set. The next aduantagc will we take throughly. 
 
 A*t. Let it be tonight, 
 For now they are opprefYd with trauaile,tl>ey 
 Will not, nor cannot vfc fuch vigilance 
 As when they are frefli. 
 Soltrrne aadftraave Mufake : and T>ro(prr an tht lop (imti. 
 
 (Me : ) f*urja*r^pr~ge{b+ajm*rmg ma Bi^et 
 
 and daxct abcut it wtt\>g<*tle oRions of [niutatu>us t and 
 
 mailing the KiM&ctoe4te, they depart. 
 
 Set. I fay to night . no more. 
 
 jN. What harmony it this > my good friends.harke. 
 
 (jtm. Maruelkwt fweet Muficke. 
 
 Alo* Giuevs kind keepers.heaucs: what were thefe? 
 
 Ssb. A liuing Drolene : no w I will beleeue 
 That there are Vnicotnes : that in Gratia 
 There is one Tree.the Phcenix ihrone.one Phceni x 
 At this hourc reigning there. 
 
 At. Ikbcleeueboth: 
 And what do't elfe want credit , come to me 
 And Ilebefwornc 'tis true : Trauellers nere did lye, 
 Tho6h fooles at home condemnc em. 
 
 I fhould repou this now. would they belceuc me ? 
 Ifl fhould fay I faw fuch Iflsnds ; 
 [Forcertes,thefc are people of the Ifland) 
 Who though they are ofmondrous fhape.yet note 
 Their manners are more gentle, kinde .then of 
 Our humaine generacion you fhall findc 
 Many, nay almoft any. 
 
 Pro. HoneftLord. 
 
 Thouhaft faid well: forfomcofyoujtherepreftnt; 
 Ace worft then diuels. 
 
 At. I cannot too much mofe 
 Such fhapesjfuchgefturc.andfuch found exprerting 
 (Although they want ihe vfe of tongue) a kinde 
 Ofeiceuent dumbe difcourfe. 
 
 Tro. Praife in departing. 
 
 Fr. They vanifh'd ftrangely. 
 Stb. Nomattcr. fince (macks. 
 
 They haue left their Viands behmde ; for wee haue fto- 
 Wlt pleafe you tafte of what is here^ 
 
 Ato. Not I. (Boyes 
 
 Can. Faith Sir,youneede not feare.- when wee were 
 Who would beleeue that there wete M ountaynecres, 
 Dew.tapt.likc Buls,whofe throats had hanging at'cm 
 Wallets of ftcfh?or that there wrefiKh men 
 
 Whofc heads flood in their brefts ? which now we finde 
 Each putter out of Sue for one, will bring vs 
 Good warrant of. 
 
 Al. I will fland to, and feede, 
 Although my laft.no matter, fince I feele 
 The beft is paft : brother : my Lord^he Duke, 
 Stand too, and doe as we. 
 Tb*Jer tvdUfktotng* Eattr Arxtt ^ik? * Htrftj) dtp, 
 
 bu wngt vpfti the Tblt, and with * tpitnt dtuict the 
 
 BantjMtt vaiufbtl. 
 
 xfr. Vou are three men of finne, whom deft my 
 That hath to inftrument this lower world, 
 And what is in't : the neuer furfeited Sea, 
 Haiti caus'd to belch rp you ; and on this I (land, 
 Where man doth not inhabit, you 'mongft men, 
 Bring moft vnfit to liue : I haue made you mad ; 
 And ciicn with fuch like valour,men hang.and drowne 
 Their proper felues ; youfoolcs.I and my fcllowcs 
 Are mintfters of Fate, the Elements 
 Of whom your fwords are temper'd.may as well 
 Wound the loud windcs.or with bemockt-at-Stabt 
 Kill the flill clofing waters, as diminifh 
 One dowlc that's in my plumbe : My fellow minifters 
 Are like-invulnerable : ifyou could hurt, 
 Your fwords are now too martie for your ftrcngths, 
 And will not be vplifted : But remember 
 (For irut's my bufincfle to you) thaj jffiu three 
 From tJKAi*rdid fupplant good Pro/pert. 
 Expoi'd vnto the Sea (which hath requit it) 
 HDm, and his innocent childc . for which foulc deed, 
 The Powrcsjdelaying (not forgetting) haue 
 Incens'd the Seas, and Shores ; yea,all the Creatures 
 Againft your peace : Thee of thy Sorme,y4/f/i 
 They haue bereft ; and doe pronounce by me 
 Lingring perdition (worfe then any death 
 Can be at once) fhall ftep.by ftep attend 
 You,and your wayes, whofe wraths to guard you from, 
 Which here.m this moft defolate mc.elfe fls 
 Vpon your heads.is nothing but he arts-forto w, 
 And acleerelifecnfuing. 
 
 He vai(htt in Thunder : then (to (eft Muftckf.) Eatrr the 
 /l.'opfj **me, Hdd**nct (with mockfi **d movici}*nd 
 
 Citrrjrxg out the Table, 
 
 Pro. Rrauely the figureof this f/4rpi>,hafl thou 
 Perform'd(my ArieV)* grace it had dcuourmg: 
 Ofmy Inftru&ion, haft thou nothing bated 
 In what thou had 'ft to fay : fo with good life, 
 And obferuation ftrange, roy meaner minifters 
 Their fcucrallkiades haue done: my high charmes work, 
 And thefe (mine enemies^ are all knit vp 
 In their diftra&ions .- they now are in inypowrc ; 
 And in thefe fit,I leaue them, while 1 vifit 
 Yong Ffr<//n<>i</(whomtheyfuppofe is droun'd) 
 And his.and mine lou'd darling. 
 
 Ge. I'thname of fomcthing holy,Sir,why Rand yon 
 In this ftrange Rare.' 
 
 i/tl. O.it is monftrous . monft rout : 
 Me thought the billowes fpokc,and cold me of it, 
 The windes did (ing it to me .- and the Thunder 
 (That deepe and dreadful! Organ-Pipe) pronounc'd 
 The name of Proffer: it did bafe my Trefpafle, 
 Therefore my Sonnc i'th Ooze is bedded ; and 
 1'le feekc him deeper then ere plummet founded, 
 And with him there lye mudded. Exit, 
 
 Set. But one feend at a time, 
 lie fight their Legions ore. * 
 
TkTempcft. 
 
 AM. He be thy Second. Extunt. 
 
 Can. All three of them are defpcrate: their great guilt 
 ( Like poyfon giuen to worke a great time after) 
 Now gins co bite the fpinu : I doe befeech you 
 fThat are of fuppler ioynu) follow them fwiflly. 
 And hinder them from what this cxtafo 
 May now prouoke them to, 
 
 Ad. Follow, I pray you. Extant omnei. 
 
 AttusQuartM. ScenaTrima. 
 
 Ennr Profpero, FerJin*nJ,4iiclAfirantLa. 
 
 Pro. If 1 haue too aufterely punifh'd you, 
 Your compenfation makes amends, for I 
 Hsue giuen you hcre.a third of mine owne life. 
 Or that for which ] liue : w!io,once againc 
 1 tender to thy hand : All thy vexation* 
 Were but my trials of thy loue, and thou 
 Haft ftt angely flood the left : here.afore heauen 
 I tatific this my rich guift : O I'trJtntvid, 
 Doe not fmilc at me, that I boafl her of, 
 For thou fhalt fimle fhe will out-ftrip all praife 
 And make it halt.behindeher. 
 
 Ftr. Jdoebeleeueit 
 Agamfl an Oracle. 
 
 fro. Then,asmygueft,and thine owne aequifuion 
 Worthily purchas'd, take my daughter : But 
 If thou do'ft breakc her Virgin-knot, before 
 All fan6hmomous ceremonies may 
 With full and holy right, be tnimflred, 
 No fweet afperfion fhal) theheauens let f*ll 
 To make this contract grow; but barraine hate, 
 Sower-ey'd difdaine, and difcord fhall beftrew 
 The vnion ofyour bed, with wtedes fo loathly 
 That you fhall hate it both : Therefore take hced, 
 A* Hymens Lamps (hall light you. 
 
 fer. A*I hope 
 
 For quiet dayes.faire KTue.and long life, 
 With fuch loue.as *tis now the murkieft den, 
 The moft opportune place.che ftrongft fuggeftion. 
 Our worfer Genius can, fhall neuer melt 
 Mine honor into luft, to take away 
 The edge of that dayes celebration. 
 When 1 fhall thinke.or Pboebut Steeds are founderd. 
 Or Night kept ehain'd below. 
 
 Pro. Fairely fpoke ; 
 
 Sit then,and talke with her,fhe is thine owne ; 
 What AnfK,my induftrious feruat ArtelL Enter AneZ. 
 
 AT, What would my potent roafter ? here I am. 
 
 Pro. Thou.and thy meaner fellowes, youtUa feruicc 
 Did worthily performe .- and I muft vfeyou 
 In fuch another tricke . goe bring the rabble 
 (Ore whom I giue thee powre) here.to this place : 
 Incite them to quicke motion, for 1 muft 
 Bcftow vpon the eyes of this yong couple 
 Some vanity ofmine Art : it is my promife, 
 And they expecl it from me, 
 
 Ar. Prefently ? 
 
 'Pro. I.-withatwinckc. 
 
 *Xr. Before you can fay come.and goe, 
 And breathe twice ; and cry,(o,fo: 
 Each one tripping on his Toe, 
 Will be here with mop .andmowe. 
 Doe you loue me Mafter ? no ? 
 
 Pro. Dearely.my delicate Anelt -. donot approach 
 Till thou do'ft heareme call. 
 
 Ar. Well . I conceiue. Exit. 
 
 Prg. Looke thou be true .- doe not giue dalliance 
 Too much the raignc : the ftrongeftoathes.are Araw 
 To th'fire ith' blood .- be moreabftemoui, 
 Or elfe good night your vow. 
 
 Fer. I warrant you, Sir, 
 The white cold virgin Snow.vpon my heart 
 Abates the ardour of my Liuer. 
 
 fro. Well. 
 
 Now come my Artt 0,bring z CoroUry, 
 Rather then want a Spirit; appear,oi pertly. Soft mufick.. 
 No tongue .-all eyes; be filenl. Enter ITH. 
 
 Ir. Certt, moft bounteous Lady.thy rich Leu 
 Of Wheate,Rye,Barley,Fetche$.Oate$ and Peafe ; 
 Thy Turphie-Mountaioet, where liue niblingShcepe, 
 And flat Medcs thetchd with Stouer,them to kecpe: 
 Thy bankes with pi oned^artd twilled brinu 
 Which fpongie Afrttt.M. thy heft betrims; 
 To make cold Ny mphes chafl crownes j & thy broome* 
 Whofe fhadowthe difmirted Batchelorlouej, Cgrouts, 
 Being laflc-lome: thy pole-clipt vineyard, 
 And thy Sej-marce ftirrile.androckey-hard, 
 Where thou thy ielfe do'H ayre.tRe Queeneo'thSkie, 
 Whofe watry Arch, and mefrenger.arnl. 
 Bids thee leaue thefc,8c with her foueraigne grace, Iu*o 
 Here on this gra(Te-plot,in this very place Jtfctndi. 
 To come.and fport : here Peacocks nye amaine . 
 Approach, rich CVr,her to entertaine. Enter Ccrei. 
 
 Cer. Haile.many- coloured Meflenger, thai nere 
 Do'ft difobcy the wife offup iitr: 
 Who.with thy faffron wings,vpon my Bowies 
 Diffoieft hony drops, refrefhing fliowres, 
 And with each end of thy blew bowe do'ft crownc 
 My boskie acres.and my vnfhrubd downe, 
 Rich fcarph to my proud earth: why hath thy Queen C 
 Summond me hither,to this fhort gras'd Greene ! 
 
 Ir. A contract of true Loue,to celebrate, 
 And fome donation freely to eftate 
 On the bles'd Louers. 
 
 Cer. Tell me heauenly Bowe, 
 IfP'tHiu or her Sonne,as thou do'ft know, 
 Doe now attend the Queene ? fince they did plot 
 Themeanejjthat duskie Ow.my daughter got, 
 Hcr.and her blind-Boycs fcandald company, 
 1 haue forfworne. 
 
 Ir. Ofherfotietie 
 Be not afraid : I met her deitie 
 Cutting the clouds towards foftot : and her Son 
 Doue drawn with her : here thought they to haue done 
 Some wanton charme, vpon this Mau and Maide, 
 Whofe vowes are.that no bed- right fhall be paid 
 Till Hjment Torch be lighted : but in vzine, 
 Morfei hot Minion is rcturnd agaioe, 
 Her wafpifh headed fonne,has broke his arrowres, 
 Swears he will (hootenomore,but play with Sparrows, 
 And be a Boy right out. 
 
 Or. Higheft Queene of State, 
 Great luo comes, I know her by her gate. 
 
 I'j. How do's my bounteous lifter ? goe with me 
 To bleffe this twaine,that they may profperous be 
 And honourd in their IrTue. 
 
 In. Hencr stskii jnorriA^i .bitgmg t 
 Long coHtinaMce^nd tncrtojing, 
 Howl, ,>;, ttJMvpn,,*, 
 
TbeTempeft. 
 
 lu*ofi*it her Miffing; oj. 
 farthr i*krt*fr,f<yi.<mpttntie, 
 Barnes, and Garner /, neer empty. 
 Pitttt, with cluftrttig bunches 
 Plants, ntthgood/fartbe* boning : 
 Spring come toyw A: thefarthfft, 
 In the very entl afHornefl. 
 Scarcity and aunt [ball fiuxiou, 
 CeM'tot/ugfiit OHJM. 
 Ftr. Thisisamoftrnaieftickevifion.and 
 Harmonious charmingly : may 1 be bold 
 To thinke tbefe {pints? 
 
 Pro. Spirit*,whichbymineArt 
 I hauc from their confines caird to ena ft 
 My prefcm fancies. 
 
 Fcr. Let meliue here euer, 
 So rare a wondred Father, and awifr 
 Makes this place Paradifc. 
 
 Pro. Sweet now, filence: 
 Ittno and Cera whifpr rferioufly, 
 There's fomerhing elfc co doc : hufli, and be mute 
 Or elfe our fpcll is mar'd. 
 
 luno WCerei tfbifper t andfend Iris OH employment. 
 /rw.You Nimphs cald Ntjadet of y wmdnng brooks, 
 With yourledg'd crowncs.and euer-harmeleffe lookcs, 
 Leauc your crifpe channels, and on this greenc-Land 
 Anfwere your fummons. fua do's command. 
 Come temperate Nimpbet, and helpc to celebrate 
 A Contract of true Loue : be not too late. 
 
 Enter Certain* Nimphet. 
 YouSun-burn'dSicklemenof Auguft weary, 
 Come hether from the furrow, and be merry, 
 Make holly day : your Rye-ftraw hats put on, 
 And thcfefYefli Nimphcs encounter euery one 
 In Country footing. 
 
 Enter ctrtaint "Reapers' (property habited :)tbtj iojne with 
 the Nimphes.t* a graceful! daxce, towards tht end tvbert- 
 of, ProfperoyrVr , ftdainlf anJfpeakft, after which to a 
 ftrangt hollow and confufed noj/e, they beamtf vanijh. 
 Pro. I had forgot that foule confpiracy ' 
 Of the bcaft CUttan t and his confederates 
 Agamft my life : the minute of their plot 
 Is aimoft come : Well done, auoid: no more. 
 
 Per. This is ftrange : youi fathers in fomepafiion 
 That workes him ftrongly. 
 
 Afir. Neuer till this day 
 Saw I him touch'd with anger, fo diftemper'd. 
 
 Pro. You doe looke (my fon) in a mou'd fort, 
 As if you were difmatd : be cheercfull Sir, 
 Our Reuels now are ended : Thcfe our a&ors , 
 (As I foretold you) were all Spirits, and 
 Are melted into Ayre, into thin Ayre, 
 And like the bafeieffe fabricke of this vifion 
 The Clowd-captTowrfs, the gorgeous Pallaces , 
 The folemne Temp"!, the great Globe it felfc, 
 Yea, all which it inherit, dial 1 diflolue, 
 And like this infubflantiall Pageant faded 
 Leslie not a rackc bchinde : we are fuch Ruffe 
 As dreames are made on ; and our little life 
 Is rounded with a fleepe i Sir, I am vext, 
 Beare with my weakeneiTe,my old braine it troubled : 
 Be not difturb d with my infirmitie, 
 If you be pleas'd, retire into my Cell , 
 And there repofe, a turne or two, He walkc 
 To ftill my beating minde. 
 
 Ftr. Mrr. We wifh your peace. *f. 
 
 Pro.Come with a thought; I crunk chee Anet : come. 
 
 Enter jtriell. 
 
 Ar. Thy thought* I cleaoe to, what's thy pleafurc? 
 
 Pro. Spirit : We muft prepare to meet with C*l& m . 
 Ar. I my Commander, when I prefented Certt 
 I thought to haue told thee of it, but I fear'd 
 Leaft I might anger thee. 
 
 Pro. Say again.where didft thou leaue thefe varJots? 
 
 Ar. I told you Sir.they were red-hot with drinking, 
 So full of valour.that they fmote the ayrc 
 For breathing in their faces : beate the ground 
 For killing of their feete; yet alwaies bending 
 Towards their proieft : then I beatc my Tabor, 
 At which like vnback't colts they priekt theit eares, 
 Aduanc'd their eye-lids, lifted vp their nofcs 
 A they fmelt mufif ke, fo I charm'd their cares 
 That Calfe-likc, they my lowing follow 'd, through 
 Tooth'd briars.fharpe firzes, pricking gofl>,& thorns, 
 Which entred their fraile thins t at laft I left them 
 J'th' filthy mantled poole beyond your Cell, 
 There dancing vp to th'chins, that the fowle Lake 
 Orc-ftunck their feet. 
 
 fro. This was well done (my bird) 
 Thy ftupe inuifible retaine thou ftill : 
 The trumpery in my houfe, goe bring it hither 
 For ftale to catch thefc theeues. yfr.Igo.I goe. Exit. 
 
 Pro. A Deuill, a borne-Deuill , on whofe nature. 
 Nurture can neuer fticke : on whom my pames 
 Humanely taken, all, all loft, quite loft, 
 And, as with age, his body ouglier growej, 
 So his minde cankers : I will plague them all , 
 Eucn to roaring: Come, hang on them this line. 
 
 Enter At iell, toaden vitbgliftertng pp*rcll, &c. Eatfr 
 Caliban, Stephano, n^Tnneulo, *U vet. 
 
 Cat. Pray you tread foftly, that the blinde Mole may 
 not fceare afoot fall : we now are neere his Cell. 
 
 St. Monfler,your Fairy,* you fay is a harmles Fairy, 
 Has done little better then plaid the lackc with vs. 
 
 Triit. Monfter, I do frocll all horfc-piffe, at which 
 My nofeis in great indignation. 
 
 Stt. So is mine. Doyoohcarc Monfter: Iflfhould 
 Takea difpleafureagainflyou : Looke you. 
 
 Trim, Thou wcrt but a loft Monfter. 
 
 Cl. Good my Lord, giue me thy fauout ftil, 
 BC patient, for the prize lie bring thee too 
 Shall hudwinke this mifchance : therefore fpeake foftly, 
 All's huflu as midnight yet. 
 
 Trio. I, but to loofc our bottles in the Poole. 
 
 Ste t There is not onely difgrace and dishonor ir. that 
 Monfter, but an infinite loiTe. 
 
 Tr. That's more to me then my wetting : 
 Yet this is your harmlcfle Fairy, Monfter. 
 
 Ste. I will fetch off my bottle. 
 Though I be o're eares for my labour. 
 
 fitl. Pre-thec (my King) be quiet. Seeft thou heere 
 This is the mouth o'th Cell : no noife.and entet : 
 Do that good mifcheefe.which may make this Jfland 
 Thine o wne for euer, and I thy CulAt.n 
 For aye thy foot-licker. 
 Ste. Giue me thy hand, 
 I do begin to haue bloody thoughts. 
 
 Trtit. O King Stepkme, O Pcere : O worthy Sttfha*o t 
 Looke what a wardrobe hecrc is for thee. 
 Cut. Let it alone thou foote, it is but traih. 
 
 Tri. Oh, ho, Monfter : wee know what belong! to a 
 
 frippery, O King Stephano. < 
 
 B * Ste. Put 
 
i6 
 
 TbeTemfeft. 
 
 Stt. Put off that gowr.e (7>r*/e) by ihishandllc 
 haue that gownc. 
 
 Trt, Thy grace (hall haue it. (meanc 
 
 CW. The dropfie drowne this foole, what doe you 
 Todoate thus on furh luggage .'let's alone 
 And Joe the murther firft : if he awake , 
 From toe to crownc liec'l fill our skint with pinches, 
 Make vs Orange Ruffe. 
 
 Stc. Be you quiet (Monftcr) Miftris line, is not this 
 my Jerkin? now is the Jerkin vnder the line: now kr- 
 kin you are like to lofe your haire,&proue a bald lerkin. 
 
 T>M. Doe. doc ; we (kale by lync and leuell , and't 
 like your grace. 
 
 Sit. I think thej: for that ieft ; hect's a garment for'i: 
 Wit (hall not goe vn-rewarded while 1 am King of this 
 Country: Stcale by line and leuell . is an excellent pafle 
 of pate : there's another garment for'c. 
 
 7>. Monflcr , come put Come Lime vpon your fin - 
 gen, and away with the r cfi. 
 
 CaL I will haue none on't : we (hall loofe our time, 
 And all'beturn'd to Barnacles, or to Apes 
 With foreheads villanous law. 
 
 Stt. Monltcr, lay to your fingers : helpe to bcarc this 
 away, where my hogfheadofwineis.orllcturnc you 
 out of my kingdoms : goe to, carry this. 
 
 7V/. And tins. 
 
 Stt. I , and this. 
 
 jt nayfe of Hunter i beard. Enter diueri Spirit t infhtpe 
 fDogl and Hounds, linxting tljtm about) Profrtro 
 and tSfricl [ettuig them on. 
 
 Pro. Hey i_Me**iatt t hey. 
 
 Art. Sil*er : there it goes, SUver. 
 
 Pro. Fury, Fury : there Tyrant, there .- harke, harke. 
 Goe, charge my Goblins that they gtinde their ioynts 
 With dry Convultions, fhorten vp their ftnewet 
 With aged Cramps, & more pinch-fpoitcd make thern, 
 Then Pard, or Cat o' Mounuiiie. 
 
 jbL Harkc, they rorc. 
 
 Pro. Let them be hunted foundly ; At this houre 
 Lies at my mercy all mine enemies : 
 Shortly (hall all my labours end, and them 
 Shalt haue the ay re at freedoms : for a little 
 Follow, and doc me fcruicc. Exeunt. 
 
 uintus: Sccena T 
 
 * Profpcro (ink* M*&kfrotei)axd Ariel 
 
 Pro. Now do' my ProieS gather to a head : 
 My f harmes crackc not : my Spirits obey.and Time 
 Goes vpright with his carriage .-how's the day > 
 
 tsfr. On the fixt hower, at which time, my Lord 
 You faid our workc fhould ccafe. 
 
 Pro. Ididfayfo, 
 
 When firft I rais'd thcTempcft : fay my Spirit, 
 How fares the King, and 's followers ? 
 
 AT. Confin'd together 
 In the fame falhioti. as you gauc in charge, 
 lufl as you left them ; all prifoners Sir 
 In the Lint-gram which weather.fcnds your Cell, 
 They cannot boudgc till your releafe : The King, 
 Hi J Brother, and yours,abiuc all ihreediftrafted, 
 And ihe remainder mourning oucr them, 
 Brim full of forrow, and difmay : bui chiefly 
 
 Him that you term'd Sir, the good old Lord Gt***lt t 
 His teares runs downc his beard like winters drops 
 From eaues of reeds : your charm fu ftrongly works 'cm 
 That if you now beheld them, your atfeftioru 
 Would become tender. 
 
 Pro. Doft thou thinke fo, Spirit ? 
 Ar. Mine would, Sir, were I humane. 
 Pro. And mine (hall. 
 
 Haft thou (which art but sure) a touch, a feeling 
 Of their afflictions, and (hall not my felfe, 
 One of their kinde, that rellifh all as (harpely, 
 Paftion as they, be kindlier mou'd then thou art ? 
 Thogh with their high wrongs 1 am ftrook to th'quick, 
 Yet, with my nobler reafon, gainft my fune 
 Doc I take part: the rarer Action is 
 In vcrtue.then in vengeance: they, being penitent. 
 The folc drift of my purpofc doth extend 
 Not a frownc further : Goe,releafc them ArieU, 
 My CKarmes lie brcake^heir fences lie reftore, 
 And they Oiall be themfelues. 
 
 Ar. He fetch thcm,Sir. Exit. 
 
 Pro. Ye Eluesofhils,brooks,fiading lakes & groucs, 
 And ye, that on ihefandswithprintlemrfoote 
 Doe chafe the cbbing-A/ipr*^. and doc flic him 
 When he comes backc : you dcmy-Pnppets, that 
 By Moone-fhinedocthc greene fowrc Ringlets make, 
 V/hercof the Ewe not bites : and you,wr<ofepa(time 
 Is to make midnight-Mufnrumps, that reioyce 
 To heare the folcrnnc Curfcwe, by whofe ayde 
 ( Weake Matters though ye be) I haue bcdyran'd 
 The Noone- tide Sun. cat I'd forth the mu tenous windes, 
 Aod twixt the greene Sea, and the arur'd vault 
 Set roaring warre : To the dread ratling Thunder 
 Haue ] giucn fire, and rifted lonei ftowt Oke 
 With his owne Bolt : The ftrong bafs'd promomorie 
 Haue I made Oiake, and by the fpurs pluckt vp 
 The Pyne, and Cedar. Graues at my Qommand 
 Haue wak'd their flf epers, op'd,and let 'em forib 
 By my fo potent Art. But this rough Magicke 
 I hcete abiure : and when 1 haue requir'd 
 Some heauenly Muficke (which cuen no w 1 do) 
 To workc mine end vpon their Sences, that 
 This Ayrie-charme is for, 1'le breake my (taffe, 
 Bury it certaine fadomes in the earth , 
 And deeper then did cuer Plummet found 
 He drowne my booke. SaU-mne iu*fc\<. 
 
 fftere enter t Ariel befort: Then Alonfo with nfrtoitickfgt* 
 ftnre t atte*d<dby Gonzate. Sebadian and Anthonio r 
 likt manner attended hi Adrian and Franc ifco -.T^tj *g 
 enter tbi circle which Profpero bad madt/milthmjland 
 charm d: which Profpero obfiruig y fte*kei. 
 
 A folemne Ayre,and the befl comforter, 
 
 To an vufetled fancie, Cure thy braines 
 
 (Now vfclefle) boile within thy skull : there ftsnd 
 
 For you are Spell-ftopr. 
 
 HolyCw.^, Honourable man, 
 
 Mine eye* cv'n fociable to the (hew of thine 
 
 Fall fellowly drops : The charme diffolues apace, 
 
 And as the morning fteales vpon the night 
 
 (Melting lh darkeoefle) fo their rifing fence* 
 
 Begin to chace the ignorant fumes that mantle 
 
 Their cleerer reafon. O good Gonxafo 
 
 My crue prcferuer,and a loyaU Sir, 
 
 To him thou follow' ft ; I will p ay thy graces 
 
 Home both in word.and decde: Moft cnielly 
 
 Didft 
 
YbeTempeft. 
 
 Did thou Almfo, vfe ms, and my daughter : 
 
 Thy brochci was a furtherer in the Ar, 
 
 Thou art pinch'd for't now Stfxtflt**- ^efo.and bloud, 
 
 You, brother mine, that emertaine ambition, 
 
 Expelld rcroorfe, and nature, whom, with StSm/t'mn 
 
 (Wbofe inward pinches therefore are mod flrong) 
 
 \VouJd heere hsue kill'd your King : I do forgiue thee, 
 
 Vnnaturali though thou art :Thcsr vnderftanding 
 
 Begin* to fwell, and the approching tide 
 
 Will (horrly fill the reafonable ftore 
 
 That now ly foule, and muddy : not one of them 
 
 That yet lookes on me, or would know me : /fnrff, 
 
 Fetch me the Hat, and Rapier in my Cell, 
 
 I will difcafc me, and my felfe prefent 
 
 As I was fometime Milltme . quickly Spirit, 
 
 Thou fhalt erelong be free. 
 
 , cndhelpj to attirebm. 
 rVbert the * then/nek./, 
 
 Jeovcb irben OwtesJo*crie t 
 OK tht Bant backe Idocflie 
 ttftcr Sommer merrtlj. 
 Merrtly, mnrtl^fhaO I lute now. 
 Vnder'thekloffam rh*t bangt on the Bow. 
 
 Pro. Why that's my dainty 1riet:l fhalinufic 
 Thee, but yer thou fhalthaueftcedome :fo,fo,fo, 
 Jo the Kings (hip, inuifible as thou art, 
 There (halt thou fmde the Marriners aflccpe 
 Vnder the Hatches : the Matter and the Boat-fwaine 
 Being'awake, enforce them to chis place ; 
 And prefenily, I pre'tbee. 
 
 )Ar. I drinke the aire before me,and returne 
 Or ere your pulfe twice beate. Exit. 
 
 GOH. All lorment,trouble, wonder, and amatement 
 Inhabits heere : feme heauenly power guide vs 
 Out of this fearefull Country. 
 
 Pro. Behold Sir King 
 The wronged Duke of Mi&ixe.Pro/pero: 
 For moreaffurance that a liuing Prince 
 Do's now fyeafee to thee, I embrace thy body, 
 And to thcc, and thy Company, 1 bid 
 A hearty welcome. 
 
 Ala. Whercthoubee'ftneorno, 
 Or forne inchanted triflle to abufe me, 
 (Asiate Ihauebeene) I riot know : thy Polfe 
 Beats at of flefti ,and blood : and fmce 1 faw thee. 
 Th'sffli&ionof my minde amends, with which 
 1 fezre a madnefle held me this muft craue 
 (And if this be at all) a moft ftraoge ftory. 
 Thy Dukedome I reiigne, and doe entreat 
 Thou pardon me my wrongs ; But how foold Prcftert 
 Be liuiog, and be heere ? 
 
 Pro. Firft, noble Frend, 
 L me embrace thine age, whofe honor cannot 
 Be meafur'd, or confin'd. 
 
 &**,. Whether this bc t 
 Or be not, 1 1e not fwcarc. 
 
 Pro. You doe yet taftc 
 
 Some fubtletiej o'th'IQc, that will nor let you 
 Beleeue things certaine : Welkome, my friend* all, 
 But you,my brace of Lord*,were I fo minded 
 I heere could pluckehis Highnefle frown* vpon you 
 And luftifie you Traitors tatthir time 
 I will tell no tale;. 
 
 Set. ThcDluellfpeakesinhum 
 
 For you (moft wicked Sir^ whom to call brother 
 Would eucn infect my mouth, J do forgiue 
 Thy rankcft fault ; all of thm -. and require 
 My Dukedome oTchce. which, perforce I know 
 Thou muft reftore. 
 
 Gfte vspantcuUri of thy prefr union, 
 
 How then ha(t tnc t vt heere, whom thtee howrcs fince 
 
 Were wrackt vpon this fiiore r where I haue loft 
 
 (Howfhjrp theromtoftlm remnnbrancc ii) 
 
 My dccre Toune Ferdinand. 
 
 Pro. 1 am woe for't, Sir. 
 
 Alt. Irreparable is the lofle.sod patience 
 Saies.u is pad her cure. 
 
 Pn. Iiaiherthfhkc 
 
 Younaue not fooglit her helpe, ot\v!iofe foft grace 
 Fot the like lode, I hau* her foueraignc aid, 
 And reft my fclfe content. 
 
 At*. You the like loffe? 
 
 Pro As great to me, as laic, aod fapponabk 
 To mike the deerc lofle,haue I meanes much weaker 
 Then you may call to comfort you ; for I 
 Haue loft my daughter. 
 
 jt'to. A daughter? 
 
 Oh bcauciu, that they were lining both in Natfft 
 The King and Qyecnc there, that they were, 1 wi/h 
 My Tclfe %vcrc rauddcd ia that oo-iiebed 
 Where my fonne lies: when did you lofeyour daughter? 
 
 Pro. In this laA Temped. I perceiucthereLordi 
 Ac this encounter doc (o much admire, 
 That they deuoure their reafon, and fcarce ehinke 
 Their eiesdoe offices of Truth : Their words 
 Ace naturall breath : but howfoeu'r you haue 
 Been* iuftled from youi fences, know for certain 
 That I am ?rft<ro t and that very Duke 
 Which was thruft forth ofMillarire, who moft ftrattgely 
 Vp this fttoref where you were wrackt) was landed 
 To be the Lord on't : No more y*t of ibis . 
 For 'tis a Chronicle of day by day, 
 Not a relation for a break-fafl.nof 
 Befitting rhis (if ft meeting : Welcome, Sir? 
 Tht: Cell's my Court : hccrc haue I few attendants, 
 And Subie&s none abroad ; pray you looke in; 
 My Dukedome fwxe you haue giueu me again*, 
 I -vvjll requite you with as good a thing, 
 At Icaft bring forth a wonder, to cooteut ye 
 A> much, as me my Dukedome. 
 
 Here Profrert dtfcoutr, Ferdinand<wdAitrand*,fby 
 tag at Cbefie. 
 
 Mir. Sweet Loidj.you play mefalfe. 
 
 Far. Nomydeareftloue, 
 1 would not for the wcrld. (wrangle. 
 
 Mir. Yes, for a fcJre of Kingdoms, you (hould 
 And I would call itfaire play. 
 
 Alo. Ifthisproue 
 
 A vifion of the Ifland,onc deeie Sonne 
 Shall I twice ioofe. 
 
 5**. A moft high miracle. 
 
 Far. Though the Seas threaten they are mercifull, 
 I haue curt'd tnem without caufe. 
 
 Ab. Nowa!!cheblc<Tings 
 Of a glad father, compafle thee about : 
 Arife, and fay how thou caro'ft heere. 
 
 Afir. O wonder! 
 
 How many goodly creatures are there heere > 
 How beauteous mankind* is ? O braue ru w world 
 
 B * Thsc 
 
i8 
 
 That has fueh people in't. 
 
 fn. 'Tis new to thee. 
 
 Alt. What is thij Maid, with whom tnou wai'tat 
 Your cM'ft acquaintance cannot be three houres : 
 Is toe the goddelTc chat hath leuer'd v >, 
 And brought vs thus together; 
 
 Fer. Sir, rhe is mortal! ; 
 But by immortal] prouidence, (he's mine; 
 I chofe her when I could not a tke my Father 
 For his aduife : not thought I had one : She 
 Is daughter to this famous Duke of MiR*int t 
 Ofwhom, fo often I haue heard renowne, 
 But netier faw before : of whom I haue 
 Receiu'd a fecond life ; and fccond father 
 This Lady makes him to me. 
 
 Al. I am hers. 
 
 ButO.howodly will it found, that I 
 Muft .jske my childeforgiucncfle? 
 
 Fro. There Sir flop, 
 
 Let vs not b urthenour rcmembrances.with 
 A heauinefle that'* gon. 
 
 Gen. \ haue inly wept, 
 
 Ot fhould haue fpoke ere this : looke downe you gods 
 And on this couple drop a bleffed crowne ; 
 For it it you, that haue chalk'd forih the way 
 Which brought vs hither. 
 
 Ala. I fay Afnen,&u~<i//. 
 
 G<m. Was Mifefcf thruft from AAJbJM.thlt his Iffue 
 Should become Kings ofNaptti ? O reioyce 
 Beyond a common ioy. and fee it downe 
 With gold on lading Pillers : In one voyage 
 Did f/*ri}tllket husband finde at TUHU, 
 AndfVr^-naWher brother, found a wife, 
 Where he himfelfc wail oft .- /Va/^wa. 
 In a poore Ifle and all of vs.our felues, 
 When no man was his owne. 
 
 Ale. Give me your hands ; 
 Let griefe and forrow ftill embrace htsheirt, 
 That doth not wift> you ioy. 
 
 Gen. Be it fo. Amen. 
 
 fnier ArieU&ab rkt Af after mi Boatfvoini 
 
 O IcoVeSir.looke Sir.here is more of vs : 
 
 Iprophefi'd.if aGallowes were on Land 
 
 This fellow could not drowne : Now blafphemy, 
 
 That fwear'ft Grace ore-boord,not an oath on fhore, 
 
 Haft t hou no mouth by land ? 
 
 What is the newes? 
 
 Bat. The beft ncwes is, that we haue fafely found 
 Our King, and company : The next . our Ship, 
 Which but three glafles fmce, we gaue out fplit, 
 Is ly te, and yare, and brauely rig'd, as when 
 WefirftputouttoSea. 
 
 AT. Sir, all this feruice 
 Haue I done fmce I went. 
 
 fro. My tri<kfey Spirit. 
 
 sfb, Thefe are not natural! euen j, they ftrengthen 
 Fromftrange.toftranger : fay, how came you hither f 
 
 'Eat. If! did thinke, Sir,l were well awake, 
 J'ld ftriue to tell you : we were dead of fleepe, 
 And (how we know not) all clapt vnder hatches, 
 Where,but euen now,with ftrangCjandfcujfill noyfet 
 Of roring,(hreeking,howling, gingling chaines, 
 And wo diuerfltie of found;, ail horriblt. 
 We were awak'd : flraight way, at liberty ; 
 Whwe we, in all our trim, frefhly beheld 
 
 Ourroyall, good,and gallant Ship, our M after 
 Capring to eye her ; on a tnce, fo pleafe you. 
 Euen in a dreame, were we diuided from them, 
 And were brought moaping hither. 
 
 Ar. Was't well done? 
 
 P re. Brauely (my diligence) thou (halt be free. 
 
 Alt. Thi is as ftrange a Mare, a$ ere men trod, 
 And there is in this bufinefle.more then nature 
 Waseuer conduit of :fomeOraele 
 Muft reflific our knowledge. 
 
 Pro. Sir,my Leige, 
 
 Doe not infeftyour minde, with beating on 
 The ftrangenefle of this bufmcfle^t pickt leifure 
 (Which fhall be <Wly finglc) 1'Je refolue you, 
 (Which to you fhall feeme probable) of eucry 
 Thefe happend accidents . till when, be cheerefull 
 And thinke of each thing well: Come hither Spirit, 
 Set Caliban f and his companions free : 
 Vntyc the Spell .- Ho wfares my gracious Sir ? 
 There are ytt miffing of your Companie 
 Some few odde Lads, that you remember not 
 
 Enter Antll, dri*i*gm Caliban, Slifhaao, and 
 Trinculo in their Jlelne slppureil. 
 
 Sfr . Eur ry man fhift for all the reft, and let 
 No man take care for himfelfe ; for all is 
 But fortune : firagio Bully. Monftet Ccrafia. 
 
 Tn. If thefe be truefpies which 1 weare in my head, 
 Sere's a goodly fight. 
 
 Col. OSetibft, thefe be braue Spirits indeede 
 How fine my Matter is? lamafraid 
 HewillchalVifeme. 
 
 5^. Ha, ha: 
 
 What things are thefe, my Lord Antkonw ) 
 Will money buy em/ 
 
 ./f. Very like : one of them 
 Is a plaine Fifli, and no doubt marketable. 
 
 fn. Marfce but the badges of thefe men.my Lordi, 
 Then fay if they bettue:Th'umii>iapenknauei 
 His Mothe; was a Witch, and one fo ftrong 
 That could controle the M oone ; make flowes.and ebs 
 And deale in her command, without her power : 
 Thefe three haue robd me.and this demy-diuell ; 
 (For he's a baftatd one) had plotted with them 
 To take my life : two of thefe Fellowes, you 
 Muft know.and owne,thi'sThingofdarkcnc(Te,I 
 Acknowledge mine. 
 
 Cl. IfhalJbepinchttodeath. 
 
 Ala. Is not this Stefbw, my drunken Butler ? 
 
 Stk. Heisdrunkenowj 
 Where had he wine? 
 
 .///.' And Trincub is reeling ripe : where ftiould they 
 Finde this grand Liquor that hath gilded. 'em ? 
 How cam'ft thou in this pickle ? 
 
 Tri. I haue bin. in fuch a pickle fince I faw you laft, 
 That 1 feare me will neuer out of my bones : 
 1 (hall not feare fly-blowing. 
 
 Se6. Who how now <f 64770? 
 
 Ste. O touch me not.I am not Stephane^m aCramp. 
 <Pr. You'ld beKingo'the Irte, Sirha? 
 
 Ste. I fhould haue bin afore one then. 
 
 Alt. This is a Change thing as ere llook'don. 
 
 frt. Heisas difpropomon'dinhjj Manners 
 Asinhisfhape: GoeSirha, tomyCell, 
 Take with you your Companions : as you looke 
 To haue my pardon, trim it handfomely. 
 
 Cai I that I will : and He be wife hereafter , 
 And 
 
TbeTempejt. jg 
 
 And fcekc for grace : what a chuce double Aflc 
 Was I to cake this drunkard for a god / 
 And worfhip this dull fook ? 
 Pro. Gocio.a-.vay. {'found it 
 
 Where I haue hope to fee tne nuptiall 
 Or ihefe our dewe-btlou'd, folemnized. 
 And thence retire me to my AfilUnte, where 
 Fuery third thought (hall be my graue. 
 
 Mo. Hence, and beftowyour luggage where you 
 SA. Or ftole it rather. 
 
 Ate. I long 
 To hcarc the ftory of yout life ; which muft 
 
 Fro, Sir,rinuiceyourHighne(Te,andyourtrane 
 To my poore Cell : where you fliall take your reft 
 For this onenighc, which part of it , He wafte 
 With fuch difcourfe, as I not doubt.fhall make it 
 Goe quicke away : Theftoiy of my life, 
 And the particular accidents, gon by 
 Since I came to this Jfle : And in the morne 
 
 Take the eare Oarngely. 
 Frt. I'ledeJmeraU, 
 And promife you caime Sea f aufpiciou* gales, 
 And faile, fo expeditious, that (hall catch 
 Your Royallfleetefarre off :My /*r/ ; chicke 
 That i* thy charge : Then to the Elements 
 Be free, and fare thou well : pleafc you draw retrei 
 
 1'le bring you to your (hip , and fo to Napta r 
 
 Extunt ermsei. 
 
 
 EPILOGVE, 
 
 TheSccne,an vn-inhabited Ifland 
 
 fpoken kyTrofpero. 
 
 Barnes of the dtlors. 
 
 Andwbatftrevgtb ibaue's mine owne. 
 Which is mejtfemf: now' tit true 
 I tnufl be heere confinde by yeu y 
 Qr/f/jf to p*dp!cs. ct tftcwtt 
 Since ! bane my Dukedcmegot , 
 jindpardsm'd the deceiuer, dwell 
 Intbr's farejjlantt, by your SpeS y 
 But releajt me from my bartdf 
 with the kelpe of your good bads : 
 Gentle breath of yours, my SAilet 
 Mu ft fill, or elfe mj proietffiiles, 
 
 Atortfo.K.ofNaples: 
 Sebafttan his Brother. 
 Profttro, the right D ulte of Mill VM. 
 AMhoniohu btotberjbgvfurping DuJteofMiUcine 
 Ferdinand t Soti to the King of Naples. 
 Gorittfb, an honefi oldCouncelkr. 
 Adrian, & Fracifco, Lords. 
 Caliban^ a fatuage and JfformeJjlaut. 
 Trinculo,a /effer. 
 Stephanf) a drunken Butler. 
 MafterofaShip. 
 
 tvhub was topkafe: Now I want 
 
 Murrintrs. 
 
 Spirits to enforce ; Art to.incktnt t 
 And mil etiding is dcfratre^ 
 
 Mirtnda^dttighier to Profaro* 
 drtett y anayrie (piris. 
 
 Prdeffel be reueitd by prater 
 
 frif "} 
 
 Iffhtch pierces ft, that it afputlls 
 
 Ceret 
 
 Mercy itftlfe, and freet all faults. 
 
 tone s Spirits, 
 
 AsyoHfron* crimes would pardan'dbr^ 
 Let your Indulgence fetme free. Exit. 
 
 Njtrtfbet 
 
 
 FINIS. 
 
 THE 
 
THE 
 
 Two Gentlemen of Verona. 
 
 , ScenaprwiA. 
 
 mt : Pntbtw. and SfttJL 
 
 FEafe to periwade, my louing Prettxw ; 
 Home-iceeping youth,hue euer homely wits, 
 Wer't not affection chame* thy tender dayei 
 To the fweet glaunces of thy honour'd Loue, 
 
 I rather would entreat thy company, 
 
 To fee the wonders of the world abroad, 
 
 Then (lining dully (Tuggardiz'd at home) 
 
 Weare out tby youth with fhapeleflie idlenefle. 
 
 But fince thou lou'ftj Iooeflill,andthriue therein, 
 
 Euen as I would, when I to loue begin. 
 
 Pro. Wilt thou be gone/ Sweet r*lmtmt ad ew, 
 
 Thinke on thy Proibnu, when thou(hp'lv)feeft 
 
 Some rare note-worthy obieftin thy trauaile. 
 
 Wifh me partaker in thy happmefte, 
 
 When thou do'fl meet good hap : and inihy danger, 
 
 (If euer danger doe enuiron thee) 
 
 Commend thy grieuance to my holy prayert, 
 
 For I will be thy beadef-man, V*lt*t,nt 
 
 V*l. And on a loue-booke pry for my fuc<efte f 
 pro. Vpon fomebooke I loue, Tie pray for thee. 
 Ytl. That's on fome fh allow Stone of deepelouc, 
 
 How yong LtAndrr croft the HtBefoHt 
 
 fro That's a deepe Storie, of a deeper loue. 
 
 For he was more then ouer-fhooes in loue 
 
 V at. 'Tistruej for you are ouer-boous in loue, 
 
 And yet you neuer <wom the HeUefpem 
 
 Pro. Ouer the Bootes ? nay giue me not the Boots. 
 Vol. No, I will not; for it boots thee not 
 Pro What f (gronej: 
 
 "Dal. To be in loue; where fcorneis bought with 
 
 Coy looks, with hart-fore fighea : one fading moments 
 
 With twenty watchfull.weary .tedious nights; (mirth, 
 
 Ifhap'ly won, perhaps a haplefle game , 
 
 Iflofl, why then a grtfOo'Jj labour won , 
 
 How euer but a folly bought with wit, 
 
 Or elfe a wit, by folly vanquished 
 
 Pr* So, by your cir cumftance.you cafl me foole 
 tW.So,by your cireumftance,! feare you'll proue 
 "Pro. Tis Loue you cauill at, I am not Loue 
 yl, Loue is your ma(ter,for he marten you j 
 
 And he that is fo yoked by a foole, 
 
 Me thinkesfhould not be chronicled for wife. 
 Prt Yet Writers fay ; as in the fwetteft Bud, 
 
 The eating Canker dweh; fo eating Loue 
 
 Inhabits m the fineft wits of all 
 
 V*l. And Writers fay; as the moft forward Bud 
 
 Is eaten by the Cantrerereit blew, 
 
 Euen fo by Loue, the yong,and tender wit 
 
 Is turn'd U>folly,blaftingtnthe Bud, 
 
 Loofi ng hi s re r d urc, euen n the prime. 
 
 And all the fauc ef>eds of future hopes. 
 
 But wherefore waOe I time to couniaile thee 
 
 That art a votary tp fond defire ? 
 
 Once more adieu : my Father at the Rod 
 
 Expels my coroming, there to fee me fhip'd. 
 
 Prt Anc! thither will 1 bring thee Valmtmt. 
 
 V*l. Sweet Pr t tbrui,no : Now let vi take our leave: 
 To UWOUtne let me heare from thee by L etters 
 Of thy fucceffe in loue ; and what newts, elfe 
 Betideth here in abfenceof thy Friend : 
 And Dike wife wiflvirite thee with mine. 
 
 Pro. AH happinefTe bechance to thee in MiOnm. 
 y*l. At much to you at home: and fo farewell. Lxtt. 
 
 Pro. He after Honour hunts, I after Loue \ 
 He leaues hw friends.to dignifie them more; 
 1 loue my felfe, my ftTends, and all for loue .' 
 Thou /a/i4 ihouhaflmetamorphu'd me. 
 Made me ntg\t& my Studies, loofemy time; 
 Warre with good counfaile , fet the world at nought ; 
 Made Wit with mufmg t wcake; hart lick with thought. 
 
 Sp. Sir Prothtw : 'faueyoti : fa w you my Maflcr ? 
 ?r.But now he parted hence to embarquefor^Au*. 
 
 Sf. Twenty to one then,he is fhip'd already, 
 And I haue plaid the Shecpc m looting him. 
 
 7V. Indeede a Sheepe doth vtry often flray, 
 And if the Shephcard be awhile away. 
 
 St. You conclude that my M sficr is a $hepheid then, 
 and I Sheepe 4 
 
 frv. I doe. 
 
 Sp. Why then my home* are his homes, whether I 
 mkeorflerpe. 
 
 fr*. A filly anfwere, and fitting well a Sheepe. 
 
 5p. This prouei me ftill a Sheepe. 
 
 Tre. True : and Lhy Mafter a Sbepheard. 
 
 S^. Nay.thatlcandenybyaatcumftance. 
 
 Pro. It fhall goehard but ileproue it by another. 
 
 Sp TheShepheardfefkes the Sheepe, and not the 
 Sheepe the Shepheard} but Ifeeke my Mafter. and my 
 M after feekes not me : therefore I am no Sheepe 
 
 Pn, The Sheepe for fodder follow the Shepheard, 
 theShepheard for foode follows notthr Sheepe . tlxnj 
 for wages foUowefl thy Matter, thy Matter for wajrs 
 foUowes not th*e : therefore thou an a Sheepe 
 
 Sf. Such another proofe will make me cryl>a 
 
 fn. But do 'ft thou heare- fau'ft thou 
 
The too (jentlemen of Verona. 
 
 21 
 
 Sp. I Sir : I (a loft-Mutton) gaue your letter to her 
 (a lac\f-Mutton) and flic (ilac'd-Mutton)gaue mee(a 
 loft- Mutton) nothing for my labour. 
 
 Pro. Here's too imall a Psfture for. fuch flare of 
 Muttons. 
 
 Sp. If the ground be ouer-charg'd, you vmebeft 
 ftickeher. 
 
 fro. Nay, in that you art aft ray : 'twejttbcft pound 
 you. 
 
 Sp. Nay Sir, leflc then a pound (ball fue mefor car- 
 rying your Letter. 
 
 Prt. You mifhke ; I meane the pound, a Pinfold. 
 
 Sp. From a pound to a pin? fold it cuer and ouer, 
 
 Tis threefold too little for carrying a letter toyourloucr 
 
 Pro. Bu: what faid (he f 
 
 Sp. I. 
 
 Pro. Nod -L why that's noddy. 
 
 Sp. YoumiftookeSir:ifay (hedidnodj 
 And you aske me if flie did nod, and I fay I. 
 
 Pro. And thatfet together is noddy. 
 
 Sp. Now you haue taken the paines to fct ft toge* 
 thcr,take it for your paines. 
 
 Pro. No.rf o, you flial 1 haue it for bearing the IcUCft 
 
 Sp. Well,Ipercejuel muftbcfainetobeacewtthyofc 
 fro. Why Sir.ho w doe you beare with me ? 
 Sp. Marfy Sir, the letter very orderly, 
 rlauing nothing but the word noddy for my pilnej. 
 
 Pro. BcOirew mc,but yon haue a quicke wu. 
 
 Sp. And yet it cannot ouer- take your flow purfe. 
 
 Pro. Come, come, open the matter in briefc } what 
 faid (he. 
 
 Sp. Open your purfe, that the money ,and the matter 
 may be both at once dcliuered. 
 
 Pro. Well Sir : here is for your paines; what faid (he? 
 
 Sp. Tmely Sir,I thinke you'll hardly win her. 
 
 Prt. Why? could'ft thou pcrceiue fo much from her? 
 
 Sp. Sir, I could perceiue nothing at all from her; 
 Mo,not fo much as a ducket for deliuering your letter . 
 And being fo hard to me,tha"t brought yourminde; 
 1 feare (he'll proa? as hard to you in telling your minde. 
 Giucher no token but ftoncs,for (he's as hard as ftcclc. 
 
 Prt. What faid ftie,nothing? 
 
 Sf. No,not fo much as take this for thy pains (me; 
 To teftifie your bounty ,1 thank you, you haue ceftern'd 
 In requital whereof, hencefortb,carry your letters your 
 felfe 5 And fo Sir, I'le cdmmend you to my Mafter. 
 
 Pro. Go,go,be gone. to faue your Ship from wta<tj 
 Which cannot perifh hauing thee aboarde t 
 Being dcftm'd to a drier death on fliore j 
 I muft goe fend fome better Meflttigcri 
 I feare my Julia would not daigne my HneSt 
 Receiuing them from fuch aworthleflc pod* 
 
 Sccena SecunJa, 
 
 EnttrMiaaiALfUttt*, 
 
 M. But fay Lucetta (now we are alone) 
 Would'ft thou then counfailc me to fall in lowe ? 
 IMC. I Madam, fo you fiumble not vnhe*<Jfully 
 lul. OfllthcfaJrerefortofGentlernen, 
 That euery day with parle encounter e, 
 
 In thy opinion which is worthieft loue ? 
 
 LH. Pleafe you repeat their names,ile fhewrny minde 
 According to my DiaJlow fimple skill. 
 
 /*. What thinkrt thou of thefairc fir Egttmuntl 
 L*. As ofa Knight, well-fpokcn,neat,and nuej 
 But were I you he neuer flould bemine. 
 
 /*. What think'ft thou ofthc rich LMercatio? 
 
 LH. Well of his wealth ; but of himfetfe,fo,fo. 
 
 /*. What think'ft thou of the gentle Protbeu* ? 
 
 ~L*. Lord, Lord : to fee what folly raigncs in vs. 
 
 /*. How now? whatmeanef this paffion athii name.' 
 
 Lu. Pardon deerc Madam/tis apafline fhame. 
 That I (vnworthy body as J am) 
 Should cenfurc thus on louely Gentlemem 
 
 /*. Why nocon Pretbcm,* of all the reQ? 
 
 Lu. Then thus .-of many good,I thinke himbefl. 
 
 l*L Yourreafon? 
 
 LH. 1 haue no other but a womans reafon/ 
 1 thinke him fo.becaufe I thinke him fo. 
 
 /*/. And would'Jl thou haue me caft my loue on him? 
 
 L. I.-ifyou thought your loue not caft away. 
 
 tL Why he,of all the refi, hath neuer rnou'd me. 
 
 Lu. Yet he.of all the reft,I thinke beftlouwye, 
 
 //. His little fpeaking,(hcwes his loue but fmall. 
 
 L*. Fire that's clofeft kept.burnes moftofall. 
 
 Int. They doe not loue,that doe not A*ew their loue. 
 
 Lu. Oh.they loue leaft, that let men know theitloue. 
 
 //. I would 1 knew his minde. 
 
 />. Perufe this paper Madam. 
 
 luL To//rf:fay,fromwhom? 
 
 Lu. That the Contents will fhew. 
 
 M. Say,fay ; who gaue it thet ? 
 
 He would haue giuen it you,but 1 being in the way, 
 Did inyournamc receiue it .- pardon the fault I pray. 
 
 M. Now (by mymodcay) a goodly Broker: 
 Dare you prefume to harbour wanton lines t 
 To whifper, and confpire againft my youth ? 
 Now truft me, 'tis an office of great worth, 
 And you an officer fit for the place : 
 There : take the paper : fee it bereturn'd, 
 Or elfe returne no more into my fight. 
 L*. To plead for loue, dcfcrucs more fce.then hace. 
 
 M. WiJlyebcgon? 
 
 L*. That you may ruminate. xlt. 
 
 IftL And yet I would 1 had ore-look'd the Letter ; 
 It were a fliameto call her backe againe, 
 And pray her to a fauk,for which 1 chid her. 
 What Took is (he, that knowe* I am a Maid. 
 And would not force the letter to my vie w^ 
 Stflce Maidcs, in modefty, fay no,to that, 
 Which they would haue the proftcrer conftrue, I. 
 Re, fie : how way-ward is this foolifti loue ; 
 That (like a teflie Babe) will fcratch theNurfe, 
 And ptefently, all humbled kffle the Rod ? 
 How churlifnly, I chid Lucett* hence, 
 When willingly, I would haue had her here ? 
 HOW angerly I taught my brow to frowne, 
 When inward ioy enforcM my heart to (mile ? 
 My pennance is, to call Lutetta backe 
 And aske rcmiflion, for my folly pad. 
 What hoe -.Locat*. 
 
 IM. What would your Ladifliip 
 M. Is't neere dinner time ? 
 
 La. I would it were, 
 That you might kill your ftotnacke on your meat, 
 
 And ' 
 
22 
 
 The ro (jentlmen of Verona. 
 
 And not vpon your Maid. 
 
 lu. What ii't that y?u 
 Tookc YT> fo gingcrlyi- 
 
 LU. Nothing. 
 
 ;. Why didft thou fioope then ;* 
 
 ,. Totakeapapervp,thatIlctfaH. 
 
 ltd. And it that paper nothing? 
 
 Lu. Nothing concerning me. 
 
 //. Then let it lye.for thofe that it concernes. 
 
 Lu. Madam.it will not lye where it concernct, 
 Vnleflc it haue falfc Interpreter. 
 
 //. Some lo*ofyours,hath writ to you in Rimr. 
 
 L*. That I might (ing \\( Madam) to a tune j 
 Giu roe a Note, your Ladifhip can fct 
 
 //. As little by fuch toyes.ai may be pofliblc : 
 Bcft fing it to the tune o( Light O t Leut. 
 
 L*. ft is too heauy for fo light a tune. 
 
 I*. Heauy? belike it hath lomc burden then ? 
 
 LU- I: and melodious were it,would you fing it, 
 
 lu. And why not you ? 
 
 Lu, I cannot reach fohigh. 
 
 /*. Let's fee your Song 
 How now Minion? 
 
 Lu. Keepe tune there ftill ; foyou willing it OUl 
 And yet me thinkes 1 do not like thii tune. 
 
 I* You doe not/ 
 
 Lv. No (Madam) ti too fharpe". 
 
 lu. You (Minion) are too faucic. 
 
 Lu. Nay ,now you arc too flat ; 
 And matte the concord.with tooharfh a dcfcant ; 
 There wantetb but a Meanc to fill your Song. 
 
 /. The mcane it dround with you vnruly bafc. 
 
 La* Indecde I bid the bafe for frttbtm. 
 
 lu. This babble (hall not hcocefonB trouble me j 
 Here is a coile with proteftation . 
 Goe.get you gone: and let the papers lye . 
 You would be fingring them,to anger me. 
 
 L.Shc make* it ftrige.but (he would bebeft plcai'd 
 To be fo angred with another Letter. 
 
 In. Nay.would I were fo angrcd with the fame . 
 Oh hatefull handi,to tcarc fuch louing word* ; 
 Injurious Wafpcs, to fcede on fuch I'weet hony , 
 And kill the Beesthat yceldcit.with your ftifflgs; 
 He kiffe each feucrall papcr,for amends : 
 tooke.hcre is writ,km e Mia : vnkinde Mm, 
 As in teuenge of thy ingratirode, 
 I throw thy name againft the bruzing-ftones* 
 Trampling contemptuoufly on thy djfdaine. 
 And here is writ, Ltue w**ded frottna. 
 P core wounded name .- my bofome.as a b;d, 
 Shall lodge the* till thy wound be througlvly he*l'<J | 
 And thus 1 iearch ifwith foueraigne kiiTe 
 But twice, or thrice, viasPretbetu written downe : 
 Be calme (good winde) blow not t word away, 
 Till I hauc found each letter, in the Letter, 
 Exept mine own namecThat,fome whirlt-vrindc Ware 
 Vino a raggcd.fearcfulljhangingRocke, 
 And throw ic thence into the raging Sea. 
 Loe.hfre'in one line is his name twice writ .- 
 Ptareferlme Prctbttu, feffuKatt Pretheta : 
 T tbefweet luitA: that ilc tcare way : 
 And yet I will not, fuh fo prettily 
 He couples it, to hit complaining Name* ; 
 Thus will I fold them, one vpon another ; 
 No w kifle.embrace.contend.doo what yoo wU. 
 
 La. Mftdam : dinner is ready . tnd your fisibtr flatcs. 
 
 /*. Well,let vs goe. 
 
 Lu. What,fhall thefe papers !ye,like Tel-tales hcte? 
 
 lu. If you rcfpcel them ; beft to take them vp. 
 
 Lu. Nay, I was taken vp.for laying them downe. 
 Yet hcte they fhall not lye, for catching cold. 
 
 lu. I fee you haue a months minde to them. 
 
 Lu 1 (M adam) you may fay what fights yon fee ; 
 I fee things too, although you tudge I wink?. 
 
 lu. Conne,come,wiltplcafeyougoe. fxwrr. 
 
 Scosna Tcrtta. 
 
 Enter *4*to*it> and funk**. Pr<ht*i. 
 
 o, what fad talke was that, 
 Where with my brother held you in the Qoyftcr ? 
 
 />*. 'Twas of his Neplicw ?>;A/*i,youi Sonne. 
 
 jl*t. Why f what of him? 
 
 f.m. He wondred that your Lordfliip 
 Would fuffcr him.io fpend his youth u home, 
 While other men, of (tender reputation 
 Put forth their Sotincs,tofecke preferment out. 
 Some to the warres, to try iheir fortune theie j 
 Some, to difcouerlflandifaueaway t 
 Some.to the ftudious Vniuer^ties ; 
 For any,or for all thde excrcifes t 
 He faid,that Prfthe*,your fonne,waj meet ; 
 And did requeft me, to importune you 
 To let him fpend his time no more at home ; 
 Which would be great impeachment to hi* age, 
 In hauing knowne no tnuaile in his youth, 
 
 A*t. Nor need'rt thou much importune me to that 
 Whereon.this month I Iiaue bin hamering, 
 I haue coofider'd well, his loiTe f time, 
 And how fie cannot be a perfect matt, 
 Not being tryed, ind tutord in the worto*.- 
 Experience is by indu(rry atchieu'd, 
 And pcrfeftcd by the fwift courfe of time . 
 Then tell me.whcther were I beft to fend him t 
 
 Pan. I thmke your Lord/hip is not ignorant 
 How his companion, youthful! faltrji**, 
 Attends the Empcrour in his roy all Court. , 
 
 Ant. I know it well. (thithcu 
 
 Pan. 'Twere good,! thinke, your Lordftjp fenihius 
 There (hall he ptactife Tilts.and Turnaments 5 
 Heare fweet difcourfe, conuerfe with Nobie-men, 
 And be in eye of euery Exereife 
 Worthy his youth, and nobleneffe of birth. 
 
 A "if. I like thy counfatic : well haft thou sduis' J.- 
 And that thou maift oercciue how well I like it, 
 The execution of it (nail make knowne; 
 Euen with the fpeedieft expedition, 
 I will difpatch him to the Emperors Court. 
 
 PM. To morrow.may itpleafe 
 With other Gentlemen of good efteeme 
 Are iournying, to falutc the Empgrer, 
 And to commend their feruice to hi* will. 
 
 Ant. Good company: with them (hall Prethmt go: 
 And in good time : no w will we b reake with him. 
 
 Pre. Sweet Loue,fweeclines,fweet life, 
 Here it her hand, the agent of h heart ; 
 Hete is her oath for loue,bcr ho now paune ; 
 
The two (jcntlemen of Verona. 
 
 O that our Fathers would applaud our loues 
 Te fealc our happineflc with their confents. 
 
 Pro. Oh heauenly //>. 
 
 ^/.How now? What Letter are you reading there? 
 
 Pr, May'e pfeafe your Lordfhip, 'tis a word or two 
 Ofcommendations fent from PnUtttine', 
 Deliuct'd by a friend, that came from him. 
 
 jttit. Lend me the Letter : Let me fee what n e we? . 
 
 Prc. There it no newes (my Lord)but that he wrius 
 How happily he Hues, how wcll-belou'd, 
 And daily graced by the Emperor; 
 Wiflbing me with him, partner of his fortune. 
 
 Ant. And howftand you affe&ed to his wiir>> 
 
 Pn* As one relying on your Lordfhips will, 
 And not depending on hit friendly wifn. 
 
 Ait. My will is fomethingiorted with his wifh : 
 Mufe not that I thus fodainly proceed ; 
 For what I will, I will, and there an end : 
 I am refolu'd, that thou (halt fpend (bme time 
 With Vale*iim, in the Emperors Court : 
 What maintenance he from his friends receiues, 
 Like exhibition thou (halt haue from me , 
 To morrow be in readinefle. to goe, 
 Excufe it not : for I am peremptory. 
 
 Pro. My Lord I cannot be fo foone prouided , 
 Pleafe you deliberate a day or two. 
 
 Ant. Look what thou want'-ft fhalbe fent after thee: 
 No more of ftay : to morrow thou muft goe; 
 Come on PuMthmo; you fhall be imployd, 
 To haflcn on his Expedition. 
 
 Prt. Thus haue 1 fhund the fire, for feare of burning 
 And drench'd me in the fea, where I am drown'd. 
 J fear'd to flicw my Father luliM Letter, 
 Lead he (h.outd take exceptions to my love, 
 And with the vantage of mine owne excufe 
 Hath he excepted moft againft my loue. 
 Oh, how this fpring of loue refemblcth 
 The vncerraine glory of an A prill day. 
 Which now fliewes all the beauty of the Sun, 
 And by and by a clowd takes all away. 
 
 Pan. Sir frotheut, your Fathers call's for you, 
 He is in haft, therefore I pray you go. 
 
 Prt, Why this it is :my heart accords thereto, 
 And yet a thousand times it anfwer's no. 
 
 8xtu>it. Finit. 
 
 : Sccena Trima. 
 
 Enter V*lt*ti*e t 
 
 Speed. Sir, your G loue. 
 y~alm. Not mine ; my GlovjeJ are on, 
 Sf . Why then ihis my be yours : fdr this is but one 
 V*l. Ha? Let me fee : I, giue it me, it's mine : 
 Sweet Ornament, that dcckciathing diuinc, 
 
 Sfted. Madam Sil** : Madam Situ*. 
 r*l. HownowSirha? 
 Speed Shee is not within hearing Sir. 
 yd. Why fir, who bad you tail her? 
 
 our worth ip fir, or elfe I miftooke. 
 . Well: you'll ftill be too forward. 
 Speed. And yet I was Jaft chidden for being too flow, 
 
 V*l. Goe to,fir, tell me; do you know Madam Sit**") 
 
 Spttd. Shee that your worfhip loues ? 
 
 r*l. Why, how know you that I am in loue ? 
 
 Spttd. Marry by thefe (peciall markes : firft.you hanc 
 learn'd(likeSir;>rifK/;to wreath your Armcs like a 
 Male-content: to rellifh a Loue- fong, like a l(elin-tcd- 
 breaft : to walke alone like one that had the peftilcnce : 
 to figh, like a Schoole-boy that had loft his A. 2. C. to 
 weep like ayong wench that had buried her Grandim : 
 to faft, like one that takes diet: to watch, like one that 
 feires robbing : to fpeake puling , like a beggar at Hal- 
 low-Mafl~e:You were wont, when you laughed,to crow 
 like a cocke; when you walk'd,to walke like one of the 
 Lions : when you farted , it was prefently afwr dinner : 
 when you look d fadly, it was for want of money : And 
 now you are Metamorphis'd with a Miflr is, that when I 
 onkeonyou, 1 can hardly thinkeyou my Maflcr. 
 fat. Are ail thefe things perceiu'd in me ? 
 Speed. They are all pcrceiu'd without ye. 
 
 yaL Without me ? they cannot. 
 
 Sfced. Without you /nay, that's certain* : for with- 
 out jrou were fofimplc , none elfe would : but you are 
 fo without thefe follies, that thefe follies are within you, 
 ind fhine through you like the water in an Vrinall : that 
 not an eye that lees you , but is a Phy fician to comment 
 on your Malady. 
 
 Val. But tell me:do'A thou know my Lady Siln'n ? 
 
 Spied. Shee that you gaze on fo.as fhe fits at fupper? 
 
 Vd. Haft thou obferu'd that ? cuen (he 1 meane. 
 
 Speed. W>y fir, 1 know her not. 
 
 Vol. Do'ft thou know her by my gazing on her.and 
 yet know'ft her not ? 
 
 Sfted. J s (he not hard- fauour'd , fir ? 
 
 Vol. Not fo faire (boy) as well fauour'd. 
 
 Spcrd. Sir.lknow that well enough. 
 
 Val. What doft thou know? 
 
 Speed. That fhec is not fo faire, as ( of you ) well-fa- 
 uourd ? 
 
 y*t. Imeane that her beauty is cxquifite. 
 But her fauour infinite. 
 
 Speed. That's bccaufe the one is painted , andtheo- 
 ther out of all count. 
 
 fti. How painted ? and how out of count ? 
 
 Speed. Marry fir, fo painted to make her faire, that no 
 man counts of her beauty.' 
 
 K/. How cfteem'ft thou merlaccount of her beauty. 
 
 Speed. You neuer faw her fince fhe was deform'd. 
 
 V*f. How long hath fhe becne deform'd? 
 
 Spted. Euer fincc you tou'd her. 
 
 V*l. I haue lou'd ht r uer fince I faw her, 
 And Oilll fee her beautiful!. 
 
 Speed. If you loue her, you cannot fee her 
 
 Utd. Why? 
 
 Speed. Becaufe Loue is blinde : O that you had mine 
 eyes, or your owne eyes had the lights they were wont 
 to haue, when you chidde at Sir Protbtuijm going vn- 
 garter'd. 
 
 V4d. What (houldl fee then? 
 
 Speed. Your owne prefent folly , and her parting de- 
 formitie :for hec beeing in loue, could not fee to garter 
 hishofc; andyou.bceinginlouc, cannot fee to put on 
 your bofe. (rung 
 
 V*l. Belike (boy) then you are in loue. for laft o 
 You could not fee to wipe my ftiooes. 
 
 Speed. True fir : I was in loue with my bed, I thanke 
 you, you fwing'd me for roy loue, which makes mee the 
 
The two (jentlemmqf Verona. 
 
 bolder to chide you, for yours 
 
 l'l In conclusion, Iftandaffeaed to b, 
 
 Spttd. I would you were let, fo your affection would 
 ccafe. 
 
 Vol. Laft night (he enioyn'd me , 
 To write fome lines to one (he louo. 
 
 S/wJ. And hue you? 
 
 -u*l. I haue. 
 
 S/Kttt 1 . Are they not lamely writt? 
 
 Val. No f Boy) but ai well as I can do them 
 Peace, here fhe comet. 
 
 S/*r*. Oh excellent motion; oh exceeding Puppet; 
 Now will he interpret to her. 
 
 V*l, Madam Ac Miftres. a thonfand good-morrows. 
 
 Sped. Oh,'giueye-good-ev'n : hcei's a million of 
 manners 
 
 SiL Sir JV#fw,and ftruant, to you two thoufand 
 
 Speed. He fhouid gtue her int erefb & fhe giues it him. 
 
 V*L As you inioynd me ; 1 haue wnt your Letter 
 Vnto the fecret, nameles friend ofyours : 
 Which I was much vn willing to proceed m, 
 But for my duty to your Ladifhip. (done. 
 
 Stl. I thanke you (gentle Seruaot) *tn very Clerkly. 
 
 v*l. Now truft mefMadsmJit camehardty-off: 
 Foi being ignorant to-whom it goes, 
 I writ at randoroe,very doubtfully. 
 
 Sit. Perchance you think roo much of fo much pamj? 
 
 Pal. No(Madam) fo it ftced you.l will write 
 (Pleafeyou command) a ihoufand times as much : 
 And yet 
 
 Stl. A pretty period : well: I ghefle the fequcll ; 
 And yet I will not name it : and yet 1 care not. 
 And yet, take this againe : and yet I thanke you : 
 Meaning henceforth to trouble you no more. 
 
 speed. And yet you will : and yet, another yet, 
 
 V*l. What meanci your Ladilhip? 
 Doe you not like it? 
 
 Sil. Yes, yes : the lines are very qwtntjy writ. 
 But (fince vnwillicgly) take them againe. 
 Nay, take them. 
 
 V*l. Madam, they are for you. 
 
 Si I'M, 1, 1: you writ them Sir .at my requeft , 
 But I will none of them : they arc for you : 
 1 would haue had them writ more mouingly : 
 
 Pal. Pleafeyou, He writeycurLadifhip another. 
 
 Sil. And when it's writ : for my fake read it ouer. 
 And if it pleafe you, fo : if not : why fo : 
 
 rti. If it pleafe me, (Madam? ) what then ? 
 
 SU. Why if it pleafe you, take it for your labour ; 
 And fo good-morrow Servant. Exit. Stl. 
 
 Spted. Oh left vnfeene : infcrutible : muifible, 
 As a nofe on a mans face,/>r a Wether cocke on a fteeplc 
 My M after fues to her : and (he hath taught her Sutor, 
 He being her Pupitl.tobccomeher Tutor, 
 Oh excellent deuife, was there euer heard a better ? 
 That my matter being fcribe , 
 To himielfe fhouid write the Letter ? 
 
 Vat. How now Sir > 
 What are you reafoning witb your felfe ? 
 
 Speed. Nay: I was riming :'ua you haue the reafoo, 
 I f*L To doe what? 
 
 Speed. To be a Spokef-man from Madam SX*u. 
 
 Vnt. To whom' 
 
 Speed. To your felfe ; why, (he woes you by a figure* 
 
 VoL What figure/ 
 
 Speed. By a Letter, I foouki fay 
 
 Vtt. Why flie hath not writ to me ? 
 
 Sfntd. What need file, 
 
 When fhcc hath made you write to your fclfe ? 
 Why, doe you not percei ne the left ? 
 
 Vol. No, bcieeue me. 
 
 Spffd. No beieeuing you indeed fir ; 
 But did you perceiueher earneft f 
 
 Vol. She gaue me none, except an sngry word. 
 
 Speed. Why Che hath giuen you a Letter. 
 
 Vl. That's the Letter I writ to her friend. 
 
 Speed. And $ letter hath (he deJiuei'd, & there an end. 
 
 yd. I would it were no worfe. 
 
 Speed, lie warrant you, 'tis as well : 
 For often haue you writ to her : and (he in modefry , 
 Or elfe for want of idic timc.could not a game reply, 
 Or fearing els fome mefeger,} might her mind diicouer 
 Her fclf hath taught her Loue himfelf, to write vnto her 
 All this I fpeak in prini,for in print J found it (loner. 
 Why mufe you fir, 'tis dinner time. 
 
 U*t. Ihaucdyn'd 
 
 Spud. I, but hearken fir : though the Caaeleon Lone 
 can feed on the ayrr, I am one that am nourUh'd by my 
 vi ftual s . and would fame hau meate : oh bee not like 
 your MiftrcrTc, be mooed, be moucd. Fxtmt. 
 
 Sctsna fectmda* 
 
 Extir Pralmu, 
 
 Prc. Haue patience, gentle lulu : 
 
 tut. I muft where is no remedy. 
 
 fn . When pofT'bly I can, I will return*. 
 
 //. If you turnc not : wou will return the foonef s 
 Keepe this remembrance for thy Mia't fake. 
 
 Pn. Why then wee'll make exchange? 
 Here, take you this. 
 
 M. Andfealethebargainewithaholykiffe. 
 
 Pro. Here it my hand, for my true conftancie: 
 And when that howre ore-flips roe in the day, 
 Wherein I (jgh not (//&) for thy fake, 
 The next enfuing howre, fome foule mifchance 
 Torment me for my Loucs forgetrolnefle : 
 My father (taies my comming : anfwerenot : 
 The tide n now ; nay, not rhy tide of team , 
 That tide will flay me longer then I Jhould, 
 Iult t farewell : what, gon without a word ? 
 I, fo true lone fhouid doe . it cannot fpeake, 
 For truth hath better deeds.thtn words to grace it. 
 
 Ptartb. Sirfrwtaw.-youarerUidfor. 
 
 Pro. Goe: I come, I come 
 Alas, this parting fthkes poore Louers durobc 
 
 Scotna Tertia. 
 
 Enter Loan, Pvrtbiem. 
 
 L*u*ce. Nay, 'twill bee this howre ere I haue done 
 weeping : all the kinde of the La**,, , haue this very 
 fault: I haue rccetu'd my proportionate the p r od i gioos 
 
The mo (jentlemmofVtrantt. 
 
 Sonne, and mm going with Sir Tntbtw to the I mperialls 
 Court : 1 think e Crab my dog , be the fowreft natured 
 dogge that Hues : My Mother weeping : my Father 
 way ling: my Sifter, cry ing : our Maid howling,: our 
 Cattewiingingher hands, and allburhoufc ins great 
 perplexitie,yet did not this crueli-heartedCurrcfhedde 
 onetearc : hisaftone,avery pibb!eftonc,<t\dhatno 
 more pitty io him then a dogge :a lew would haue wept 
 to haue fcene our parting : why my Gran'dam hauing 
 no eyes, lookc you, wept her fclfe bhndcat my parting: 
 nay,Ile(T>ew you the manner of it. This fiioceis my fa- 
 ther : no, this left fhooe is my father ; no, no, this left 
 fhooe is my toother : nay, that cannot bee fo ncyther : 
 yes ; it is fo, it is fo : it hath the wot Urfole: this Pnooc 
 with the hole in it, it my mother .- and this my father : 
 aveng'snccon'tjtherc (isu Nowfjr, this ftsffctsmyfi- 
 fter : for, looke you, (he is as white as a lilly, and, as 
 fmall a wand t tins hot is; Nun our miid : 1 am the 
 dogge : no, the dogge is himfelfe,and I am the ti6gge: 
 oh,t he dogge is me, and I am my fclfe : I ; fo.fo : now 
 cwme I to my Father ; Father, your blcflTng : now 
 fhould noc the (hooe fpeake a word for weeping : 
 nowfhonld Ikifemy Father j wcll.hec weepcs on: 
 Now come I to my Mother : Oh that (he could fpeake 
 now, like a would-woman : well .Ikiffe her : why 
 there 'tis ; hcere's my mother* breath vp and downe : 
 Now come I to my finer ; marke the moane fhe makes : 
 now the dogge all this while fheds not a te,arc . nor 
 fpeaket i word : but fee how I lay the duft with my 
 teatct. 
 
 Faith, l.tur.ce, away, awsy : a Boord : thy Matter is 
 fhip'd, and :hou art to t>oft after withoaresj what's the 
 matter ? why weep'ft thou man ? away afie, you I loofe 
 the Tide.ifyou tarty any longer. 
 
 Laws. hiinomatterifthetidewercloftjfor itisthe 
 vnkindcft Tidc.that euer any man tide. 
 
 ptntl,. What'* the vnkindcft tide? 
 
 Lnu. Why , he that's tide here,CV my dog. 
 
 Pm. Tut. man : I meane thou'tt loofe the Rood, and 
 in looting the flood.loofe thy voyage,and in loofmg thy 
 voyage, loofe thy Mailer, and in loofmg thy Mailer , 
 loofe thy icruicc, and in loofing thy fetuice : .-" why 
 doft thou fiop my mouth ? 
 
 fMi. For tesrc thou {houldft loofe thy tongue* 
 
 F*ntk. Where fhould I ioofc my tongue ? 
 
 &OM. In thy Tale. 
 
 Pautb. InthyTaile. 
 
 La*n. Loofe the Tide, and the voyage, andtheMa* 
 fler,and the Seruke, and the tide: why man, if the Riuer 
 were drie.I am able to fill it with my teares : if the winde 
 were downe, I could driue the boate with my (ighcs. 
 
 PMtb. Come: come away man, I was fcnt to call 
 thee. 
 
 l.a. Sir : call me what tbou dar'0. 
 
 PMI. Wilt thou goe? 
 
 L*m. WeM.Iwillgoe. 
 
 ScenaQuarta. 
 
 SX. Seruant. 
 
 Vol. Miftri*. 
 
 Sptt. M after, Sir 7**ri*frownon you. 
 
 V*l. I Boy, it's for loue. 
 
 Jjp*. Not of you. 
 
 f*l. OfmyMiftreflethen. 
 
 Sftt. 'Twere good you knockt him. 
 
 Sil. Seruant, you are fad. 
 
 FA Indeed.Madam.lfeemefo. 
 
 7&. Seeme you that you are not ? 
 
 fW. Hap'lyldoe. 
 
 Thu. So doe Coumerfeyts . 
 
 yI. So doe you. 
 
 7'f-n. What fee me I thatXtffi not ? 
 
 fW. Wife. 
 
 Th*. What inftance of the contrary ? 
 
 r-rf. Your folly. 
 
 77w. And how quoat you my folly ? 
 
 Val t I quoat it in your I er km. 
 
 Thu. My lerkin is a doublet. 
 
 /. Well i hen.He double your folly. 
 
 Sit. What,angry,Sir 7ir/0,do you change colour? 
 
 i'*l. Giue him* leaue.Madam.ht is a kind of Carnli**. 
 
 Thu. That hath more minde to feed on your bloud, 
 thliueinyourayre. 
 
 Vl. YouhaucfaidSir. 
 
 Thu. I Sir,and done too for this time. 
 
 V*l. \ know it wcl fu.you alwaiet end ere yon begin. 
 
 Sil. A fine volly of words.geruleme.S: quic klyfliot off 
 
 Vol. Tis indccdjMadam.m thank the giucr. 
 
 Sit. Who is that Seruant? 
 
 IV. Yourfelfe(fwect Lady)foryou gauc the fire, 
 Sir 7lW>bd7f6ws his wit from your Ladi(hips lookes, 
 And fpends what he borrow es kindly in your company. 
 
 Th*. Sir.if you fpend word for word with me, 1 (ball 
 make your wit bankrupt. (words, 
 
 Val. I know it well fir : you !i sue an Exchequer of 
 And I thinke, no other trcafurc to giuc your folio wm: 
 For it appeares by their bare Liucne* 
 That they Hue by your bare words. 
 
 Sil. No more, gentlemen, no mot r: 
 Here comes my father. 
 
 Duk- Now,daughter Siluia, you are hard bcfct. 
 Sir f^alentiie, yout father is in good health, 
 What fay you to a Letter from your friends 
 Of much good newes? 
 
 Vol. My Lord, I will be thankful! , 
 To any happy mefienger from thence. 
 
 D(. Know ye2to .dswnw.your Coumriman ? 
 V*l. I, my good Lord,l know the Gentleman 
 To be of worth,and worthy eftimation, 
 And not without defert fo veil reputed. 
 Dukj Hath he not a Sonnc? 
 Vat. I, my good Lord,a Son.thit well defenies 
 The honor .and regard of fuch a father. 
 
 . D*kt You know him well ? 
 V*t. 1 knew him as my fel& : for from our Jnfancte 
 We haue conuerft.and fpent our howres together, 
 And though my fclfe haue b eerie an idle Trcwanc, 
 Omitting the fweet benefit of time 
 To cloatn 
 Yet hath Sir Pr 
 
 Made vie/and fairoaduantage of bis daies: 
 Hii yeares but yong,but his experience old 
 His head vn-mcrlowed^ut his Judgement ripe 
 And in a word (for tar behinde his worth 
 Comes all the praifes that I now bcfto w.) 
 
 mine age with Angel- like perfedtoa : 
 Sir Prt%fw( for that's his name) 
 
 1ft 
 
26 
 
 The two (gentlemen of Verona. 
 
 He is compleat in feature, nd io minde, 
 With all good grace, to grace a Gentleman. 
 
 'DHk_. Befhrcw me fir, but ifhc mike thu good 
 He is as worthy for an Emprclfe louc, 
 As meet to be an Emperors Councellor : 
 Well, Sir : this Gentleman is come to me 
 With Commendation from great Potentates , 
 .And heerehc mcancs to fpcnd his time awhile, 
 I thinke 'tis no vn-welcomenewes to you. 
 
 V*L Should I haue wifh'd a thing.it had beene he. 
 
 D*k; Welcome him then according to his woith 
 5</MM,I fpeakc to you.and you Sir Tburio , 
 For Ualtntaie, I need not cite him to it, 
 1 will fend him hirher to you prefently. 
 
 Pal. This is the Gentleman I told your Ladifhip 
 Had come along with roe.but that his Miftrefle 
 Did hold his eyes, lockt in her Chnflall lookes. 
 
 Sil. Be-like that now (he hath cnfranchis'd them 
 Vpon fome other pawne for Fealty. 
 
 Vol. Nay fure,! thmke fhe holds them prifoncrs (HI. 
 5/7. Nay then he Should be blind.and being blind 
 How could he fee his way to fecke out you ? 
 
 U*l. Why Lady,Loue hath twenty paire of eyes, 
 
 Tbur. They fay that Louc hath not an eye at all. 
 
 r*l. Tofeefueh Ix>uers,7/*rr,a6yourfelfe, 
 Vpon a homely obiefi, Loue can wink e. 
 
 -Sil. Hue donc.haue done : her* comes f gentleman. 
 
 VaL Welcome,dcer Protheut : Mifiris, I bcfeech you 
 Coofirme his welcome.with fome fpeciaU fauor. 
 
 Sil. His worth is warrant for his welcome hether, 
 If this be he you oft hauc wifli'd to heare from. 
 
 Va/. Miftris,itis:fwectLady,entcrtainehim 
 To be my fellow-feruant to your Ladifhip. 
 
 Sit. Too low a Miftres for.fo high a feruant. 
 
 Pro. Not fo/weet Lady, but too mcanea feruant 
 To haoealooke of fnch a worthy a Miftreffc. 
 
 ftl. Leaue offdifcourfe of difabilitie : 
 Sweet Lady,entcrtaine him for your Scruant. 
 
 Pro. My dutie will I boaft of,nothmg elfc- 
 
 Stl. And dutie oeuer yet did want his meed. 
 Seruant,you are welcome to a worthlcflc Miftrcffe. 
 
 Pro. He die on him that faics fo but your fclfe. 
 
 Sit. That you are welcome? 
 
 Pro. That you are worthleflV. (you. 
 
 Thar. Madam.my Lord your father wold fpeak with 
 
 SH. I wait vponhis plcafure : ComeSir 7**r/, 
 Goe with me : once more,new Seruant welcome ; 
 lie Icaue you to confer of home affaires, 
 When you haue done, we looke too heate from you. 
 
 Pro. Weell both attend vpon your Ladi(hip. 
 
 r*l. Now tell me : ho w do al from whence you came? 
 
 /Vw.Your frcnds are wcl,& hauc the much conxndcd. 
 
 V*L And how doc yours ? 
 
 Pro. I left them all in health. 
 
 I'al. How does your Lady?& row thriues your loue? 
 
 Pro. My tales of Loue were wont to weary you, 
 I know you ioy not in a Loue-diCcourft, 
 
 yd. 1 protbtM,bol that life it altet'd now, 
 1 haue done pennance for contemning Louc, 
 Whofc high empcnous thoughts haue punilh'd roe 
 With bitter faft,with penitentlall grones. 
 With nightly eears,and daily hart-Core fighes, 
 For in rcuengoof my contempt of louc, 
 Loue hath cha**d fteepe from my enthralled eyes, 
 And madethere watchers of mineownc hearts forrow. 
 O gentle Prtthetu, Loue's a mighty Lord, 
 
 And hath fo humbled me,as I confefic 
 There is no woe to his correction , 
 Nor to hit Scru icc.no fuch ioy on earth : 
 Now.no difcourfc, except it be of louc 
 Now can 1 breake my faft,c!inc,fup,znd fleepe, 
 Vpon the very naked name of Loue. 
 
 Pro. Enough ; 1 read your fortune in you eye : 
 Was this the Idoll.that you wor/hip fo? 
 
 Vol. Eiien She ; and is (be pot a heauenly Stint 
 
 Pro. No; But file is ao earthly Paraeon. 
 
 Vol. Call her diuine. 
 
 Pro. I will not flatter her. 
 
 Vol. O flatter me: for Loue delights in praifes. 
 
 Pro. When 1 was fick, you gaue me bitter pils, 
 And I muft minifter the like to you. 
 
 f*l. Then fpcake the truth by her; if not diuine, 
 Yet let her be a principal! tie, 
 Soueraigne to all the Creatures on the earth. 
 
 Pro. Except my Miflrefle. 
 
 I'd. Sweet : except not any, 
 Except thou wilt except againft my Loue. 
 
 Pro. Haue I not reafon to pi efer mine owne .' 
 
 Vol. And] will help ihee to prefer her to: 
 Shee Otall be dignified with this high honour, 
 To beare.ttiy Ladies traine, left the bafc earth 
 Should from her vefture chance to ftcalea kiffe, 
 And of fo gresi a fauor growing proud, 
 Difdaine to roote the Sommer-iwelling flow: e, 
 Aod make rough winter cuerlartiugly . 
 
 Pro. Why Valtntiiu, what Bragadifmtisthisf 
 
 Vol. Pardon me (Protbeui) aH I can is nothing, 
 To her,whofe worth., make other worthies nothing ; 
 Sheets alone. 
 
 Pro. Then let her alone. 
 
 *W. Not for the world : why roan,flie is mine owne, 
 And 1 as rich inhauing fuch a Jewell 
 A* twenty Seas,) fall their fand were pearle, 
 The waict,Netar, and the Rocks pure gold* 
 Forgiue me.that I doe not dreamt on thc, 
 Becaufe thou ferft me doate vpon my loue: 
 My fooliOi Riuall that her Father likes 
 (O'nely for hit pofieffions are fo huge) 
 Is gone with her along, and I mutf after, 
 For Loue (thou know'ft is full of icaloufie,; 
 
 Pro. But fte loues you? (howr. 
 
 Fal. I,artd we are betroathd : nay more, our manage 
 With all the cunning manner of our Bight 
 Determin'd of: how 1 muft dimbe her window, 
 The Ladder made of Cords, and all the means 
 Plotted, and 'greed on for my happinefic. 
 GoodJProtbetu goe with me to my chamber , 
 In thefe affaires to aid me with thy counfaile. 
 
 Pro. Goe on before : I fhall enquire you forth. 
 I muft vruo the Road,to dif-embarquc 
 Some neceifaries, that I needs muft vfe, 
 And then He prefently attend you. 
 
 V*l. Will you makehafteV Exit. 
 
 Pre. I will. 
 
 Euen as one heate, another heate expels , 
 Or as one naile,by ftrength drlues out another. 
 So .the remembrance of my-formcr Loue 
 Is by a newer obie& quite forgotten , 
 It is mine, or Valmtmts praifc? 
 Her true perfec^on, or my falfe tnnfgreffion ? 
 That makes me reafonlede, to reifon thus ? 
 Shee is faire ; and fo is /*//< that I loue, 
 
 (Ttwt 
 
(Ttui I did loue/ornow my loue u t 
 Which like a waxen Image 'gainft afue 
 Bearet no impreflion of the.thiog it wa.) 
 Me thinkesroy t^alc tcJ *'</'<'* is cold , 
 And that Uouc him not as I was wont : 
 O, but 1 tax his Lady wtartoo much . 
 A nd that s ti* reafon Ilouc him fo little. 
 How GialH.dcatc onbet withtnorcadoicc , 
 That thus without adic* begin to low hci > 
 Tis but ha picture I bu yet beheld, 
 And that hath dazel'drtjy srcafon*. light 
 ButwhenrHeokc oftherperWcYions , 
 Tber}r)orcaf>n,.bwlfl>all bt blinds* 
 Ifl can checfcemy citing ue, I will , 
 If not, to cojwpaffe her lie vie my kiU. 
 
 Scena Qutnta. 
 
 Eater Speed / Launce, 
 
 Spttd. Ltmctjby mine honefty- welcome to Padua, 
 Law. Forlwcare not thy fclfe, fwret youth, for I tm 
 not welcome. 1 reckon this a! waies,that a man is neucr 
 rndontill heebc htng'd, nor neuer welcome 10 a pUce , 
 till Come ccrtainc (hot be paio^and the Hoftefte fay wel 
 come. 
 
 Spotd. Come-on you mad-cap : He to the Aic-houfc 
 with you prefently ; where, for one fhot of fiue pence , 
 thoo (bah haue fine thoufand welcomes : But fidu.how 
 (fid thy Malta part with Madam luli* ? 
 
 Marry after they cloas'd in earncrt, they parted 
 
 Spet. But (hall fne marry him* 
 
 L. No. 
 
 AM. Howdrtn?fliallhtmanyhet? 
 
 La. No, neither. 
 
 Spte. What, are they broken? 
 
 LdM. No; they are both af whole as a fifti 
 
 Sftt. Why thcnjhow ftands the matter vvuh them ? 
 
 Z>4. Marry thus, when it ftirtd* well with him, ir 
 ftands well with hct. 
 
 Sffg. What an affc ait thouj vnderfhnd thee not. 
 
 Lot. Whuablockeartthou,cbatthou canttnot? 
 My ftaffe vnderftandi me ? 
 
 Sp*. Whatthoufaifl? 
 
 Lea. I^Ddwhatldotoo:lffokcthce,Debutleane, 
 end my ftaffevndttftanddne. 
 
 Sptt. hftsndsvndet.thee indeed. 
 
 to*. Wby.faruUmkr.rodrn&r.fandtsalloiK. 
 
 Spee. Bsttcllmetnie, wil'tbearusfch? 
 
 LM. Aikc my dogge, if he fay I, it will > if hce fay 
 no , it will: ifhee (bake his ta;l, and fay nothing , ir 
 wiD. 
 
 Spx. The conciuftofl is then.t Iva t it will. 
 
 Lao, Thou (bait never gee fitch A (ecretfrotn me, but 
 by a parable. 
 
 thou that tfat coy mafler is become a noteble Louex ? 
 Lou. I neuer knew hicnocherwifc. 
 Sftt. Then how? 
 Lou. A notable lubber : uthounponeft him to 
 
 Sf9t. Why,thou whorfon Afle,thou miftak'ft me, 
 
 Leu. Why Foole , I meant not thee , 1 meant shy 
 Mafter. 
 
 Spee. I tell thee, my Maflcr is become a hot Lcuer < 
 
 L*t. Why, I tell thee I care not, though hee bwnc 
 himfelfe inLoue. If thou wilt goe with me to the Ale- 
 houfe; if not, thou an an Hcbrew,a lew^and not worth 
 the naive of a Chnftun. 
 
 Spiv. Why? 
 
 Lou Becaufe thou hart net fo much ehwity hi thee at 
 to goc to the Ale with a ChiiftUo .- Will thou got ? 
 
 Spee. At tny feruicc. 
 
 Scuaia Sexto,. 
 
 Pro. To leaue my /&; ft*ll J be forfworne> 
 To loue fairs Si!uu> \ (hall J be ferfwornc ? 
 To wrong my fnend, 1 flwU be much forfworne. 
 And ev'n that Powre which gaue me fir frtny oath 
 Prouokes me so this three-fold petione. 
 Loue bad mec fwearc.and Loue bids me fot .fweare i 
 
 fweet-fuggefttng Loue, if thou hft fin'd. 
 Teach me(thy tempred fubied) toexcwfe it. 
 At fitft 1 did adore a twinkling Startc, 
 
 But now I worfhip a celeftull Sunne : 
 Vn^hecdfoUvowci may htedfully be broken, 
 And he wants wit, that wants refoJutd wilj, 
 Tolcarnehtswir,t'echange the bad for better; 
 Fic,fie,vnreucrendtongoe.toci; hcrbad, 
 AVhofcfoueraignty foofc thou haA preferd , 
 With twenty thoufaod foule-.coufuming oaihes, 
 
 1 cannot leaue to loue j and yet 1 dae > 
 
 But there I leaue to loue, where 1 Oiould loua 
 
 flu I loofe,andrdfai/iM 1 loofc, 
 
 If 1 kccpc them, I need* raufi loofemy felfes 
 
 If Iloofe them. thus find* I by their lo&. 
 
 For faint te, my felfe; for luius, Stint*. 
 
 I to my felfe am deerer then a finend, 
 
 For Loue is ftill moft precious m it felfe, 
 
 And SiAtM (wttncfle heaofn that mack her rahc) 
 
 Shewet lulu bat a fwortfcy Ethiope. 
 
 1 will forget that Julta it aiiue , 
 
 Renicmbrmg that my Loue to her is dead. 
 
 And Vaientit He hold an Enetnie , 
 
 Aymmg at 5/ as a fweeter triend. 
 
 I cannot now Droueconftans to my felfe, 
 
 Without fome treachery vs'd to Vetentme. 
 
 This night he meaneth with a Corded -ladder 
 
 To climbe celeAiall SiluM, chamber window , 
 
 My felfe m couflfailebis compctitot. 
 
 Now prefently lie giuc herfether notice 
 
 Of their difguifing and pretended flight . 
 
 Who Call inrag*d) will banifh faltahK.- 
 
 For Thane he intends QtsU wed his daughter , 
 
 But Valaitiat being gon, He quickely croffe 
 
 By fome flic tricke,blont Tiw-w'/dull proceeding. 
 
 Lest lend f ae wings,- to make my purpofe fwift . 
 
 As thou haft lent me wit. to plot this drift. 
 
 EMI, 
 
 Ct 
 
 Sea 
 
The too(jcntlemenof Verona. 
 
 Scoena fepttma. 
 
 Eater lulia and Lucetta. 
 
 lul Counfilc, Ljwmrf.gentle girie aflift me, 
 
 And eu'ftvn k mde loue, 1 doe eonture thee, 
 
 Who *rt the Table wherein all my thoughts 
 
 Are vifibly Character'd, and cngrau'd, 
 
 To leffon me, and tell me fomegood meane 
 
 How with my honour 1 may vndertakt 
 
 A lourney to my louing Prttktm. 
 
 L*c. Alas, the way it wtarifome and long 
 //. A true-denoted Pilgrim? is not weary 
 
 TO meafure Kingdom** with his feeble ftep. 
 
 Much left /hall foe that hath Loues wings to (lie , 
 
 And when the flight is made to one To deerc, 
 
 Of fuchdiuine perfection as Sir Protbe* 
 
 Luc. Better forbr*,ull Prttbem make returns. 
 //. Oh,know'ft ^ not.his look* are my fouics food' 
 
 Pitty the dearth that I haue pined in 
 
 By longing for that food fo long a time. 
 
 Didft thou but know the inly touch of Loue , 
 
 Thou wouldft at foonc goe kindle fire with (how 
 
 A* feeke to quench the fire of Loue with word*. 
 LKC. I doe not feeke to quench your Loues hot fire. 
 
 But quilifit the fires extreame rage 
 
 Left it fhould burne aboue the bounds of reafon 
 /*/. The more thou dam'fl it vp.thc more it burnes 
 
 The Current that with gentle murmure glides 
 
 (Thou know'ft) being Aop'd,impatientTy doth rage. 
 
 But when his faire courfe it not hindered , 
 
 We makes fweet muficke with th'enameldftonei, 
 
 Giuing a gende kiffe to euery fedge 
 
 He oucr-tskcth in his pilgrimage. 
 
 A'ndfo by many winding nook he Aram 
 
 With willing (port to the wilde Ocean 
 
 Then let me goe, and hinder not my courfe . 
 
 He be as patient as a gentle flresme, 
 
 And make a paftime of each weary ftep, 
 
 Till the laft ftep haue brought me to my Loue, 
 
 And there He reft, as after much turmoile 
 
 A bletfed foule doth in Elusum. 
 
 Lite, But in what habit will you goe along ) 
 lul. Not like a woman, for 1 would preuent 
 
 The loofe encounters of Ufciuioiu men 
 
 Gentle Luctna, fit me withCuch wcedes 
 
 As may befecme fome well reputed Page. 
 
 Luc, Why then your Ladifhip muft cut your haire 
 lul. No gtr lc, lie knit it vp in filken filings, 
 
 With I wentie od-conceited true-loue knots 
 
 To be fantailique, may become a youth 
 
 Of greater rime then I fhall fhew to be (ches* 
 
 Luc. What fashion (Madam.) fhall 1 make your brce 
 lul That fits as well , is tell me(good my Lord) 
 
 What compifTc will you weare your Farthingale ? 
 
 Why cu'n what fafhion thou beft Iikes(*rr4 .) 
 Lt You muft needs haue thf with a cod-prece (Ma 
 }*l. Out,out.(Lcm<)ihat wilbe illfauourd (dam) 
 Luc, A round hofe(Madam)now*s not worth a pin 
 
 Vnletfeyou haue a cod-peece to (tick pins on. 
 
 \ What thou ihink'A meet, and is mofl mannerly 
 But tell mef wench) how will the world repute nx 
 For vnderuking (b vnftaid a tourney > 
 
 I fcare me it will make me fcandaliz'd. 
 
 Luc. If you tbinke fo, then flay at home, tad eo not 
 
 1*L Nay, that I will not. 
 
 Luc. Thenneuerdreameonlnfamy,butjo: 
 IfProtkfiu like your loumey, when you come, 
 No matter who's difpleas*d,wben you are gone: 
 I feare me hi will fcarce be pleas'd with aJl. 
 
 /-/. That is the leaft(LB*r/,)of my feare -. 
 A thoufand oathei, an Ocean of his teares, 
 And inftanccj of infinite of Loue, 
 Warrant roe welcome to my Prttbtm. 
 
 Luc. AJl thefe ate feruanu to deceitful] men. 
 
 lul. Bafe men, that vfe them to fbbafe effect; 
 But truer ftarres did goueme Pntktm birth. 
 His words are bonds, bis oatbcs are oraclei , 
 His loue fincere, bis thoughts immaculate 
 His teare i,purc meffengers, fent from his heart, 
 Hisheart.as far from fraud,as heauenfrom earth. 
 
 Luc . Pray heau'n he proue fo when you come to him, 
 
 ItiL Now.as thou lou'ftme,do him not that wrong, 
 To beare a hard opinion of his truth,- 
 Onely deferue my loue, by louing him, 
 And prefently goe with me to my chamber 
 To trke a note of what 1 fluid in need of, 
 To furmfh me vpon my longing journey 
 All that is mine I leauc at thy difpofe , 
 My goodi , my Lands, my reputation . 
 Onely, in lieu thereof, difpatch me hence . 
 Come ; anfwere not : but to itprefently, 
 I am impatient of my tirriance 
 
 Mm Tertws,Scena Tnma. 
 
 Liatr Dukf, 7lwr<, 
 
 D*kt Sir 7*r.gjuevileaue(Ipray)a while, 
 We haue fomefecrett to confer about. 
 Now tell me PrabetH, what's your will with me > 
 
 Pro. My gracious Lord.that which I wold difcouer, 
 The Law of friendship bids me to conceale , 
 But when 1 call Co minde your gracious fauours 
 Done to me (vndeferumg as I am) 
 My dune pricks me on to vtterthat 
 Which elfe,no worldly good fhould draw from me. 
 Know (worthy Prince) Sir V*I**tmemj friend 
 This night intends to fteale away your daughter . 
 My fclfe am one made priuy to the plot 
 I know you haue determio'd to beft ow ner 
 On Ttturif, whom your gentle daughter hates , 
 And fhould fhethus befTolneaway from you , 
 It would be much vexation to your age. 
 Thus (for my duties fake) I rather chofe 
 To crofte my friend in his intended drift, 
 Then (by concealing h) heap on your head 
 A pack of forrowes, which would preffe you do wne 
 (Being vnpreuemed) to your nmclefle gtaue 
 
 2)ty. Prttbtitt, [ thank thee for thine honcft ctre, 
 Which to requite,cDmmand me while I hue. 
 This loue of theirs my fclfe haue often feene 
 Haply when they bauc iiuig'd me fa ft afleepe, 
 And oftentimes haue purpos'd to forbid 
 
 Sir 
 
The ntio gentlemen ef Verona. 
 
 Sir VdtBti** her companies and my Court. 
 But fearing left my iealous ayme might ore, 
 And fo (vn worthily ) dif grace the man 
 (A rsfhncffexbat I euer yet hauefhun'd) 
 1 gaue him gentle lookcs.thereby to fade 
 That which thy feife haft now diiclos'd ro me. 
 And that thou maift perceiue my feare oi this , 
 Knowing that tender youth is foone fugged ed , 
 I nightly lodge her in an <rpper Towrc, 
 The key whereof, my fcffe haue euer kept : 
 And thence ft* cannot be conuay'd away. 
 
 Prs. Know (noble Lord)thy rwue deuis'd a meane 
 How he her chamber-window wfflaftend, 
 And with a Corded-ladder fetch her downe: 
 Fot which,the youihfull Loucr now it gone, 
 And this way comes he with it prefect ly. 
 Where (if it pleafe you) you may intercept hm. 
 Bat (good my Lord) doe it fo cunningly 
 That my difcouery bt not aimed at : 
 For, loue of you, not hate vntomy friend, 
 Hath made me publifher of this pretence. 
 
 ' Duke, Vpcu mine Honor, he fh ail ncuci know 
 Thar 1 had any light from thee of this. 
 
 Pn. Adiew.my Lord, Sir f<farU*i* comming. 
 
 D*k. Sir P<t!cHth>, whether aw*y fo fa ft ? 
 
 fV. Plcafc yourGrace.thcre i* a MrfTcnger 
 That ftayes to bcaie my Letters 10 my friends, 
 And I am going co deliuer them. 
 
 D*k: Be they of much impoit? 
 
 Vl. The tenure of them doth but fignifie 
 My health, and happy being ac your Court. 
 
 2>*. Na then no tauter : fray with me a while, 
 
 I am to break c with thec of Game affaires 
 That touch me neere : wherein thou muftbe fecrer, 
 Tu not Tnknown to thee, that I haue fought 
 To match my friend Sir Thur*>, to my daughter. 
 
 Vl. Iknowitwell(myLord)andfuretheMatch 
 Were rich and honourable : betides, the gentleman 
 h full of Vertue, Bounty, Worth, and Qualities 
 Befeeming fuch a W ifc,as your faire daughter : 
 Cannot your Grace win her to fancie him ? 
 
 s Duk. No.truft me.She is ueeuifh,fulltn,froward, 
 Prowd, difobtdient, ftubbome, lacking duty, 
 Neither regarding that (he is my ch'tlde, 
 Nor fearing me, as if I were her father: 
 
 And may I fay to thee, this pride ofhers 
 (Vpon aduke) hath drawne my loue from her, 
 And where 1 thought the remnant of mine age 
 Should haue beene cherifh d by her child-like dutic, 
 I now am fbll refolu*d to cake a wife, 
 And tume het out, to who will take her in : 
 Then let her beautybe her wedding do wre: 
 
 Forme, and my poflcflions (he efteemes not. 
 
 Vol. What would your Grace haue roc to do in this? 
 Z)*^. There is a Lady infi?ri<theerc 
 
 Whom I affeci : but fhe is nice, and coy, 
 
 And naught efteemes my aged eloquence. 
 
 Now therefore would I haue thee to my Tutor 
 
 (Tor lone agone I haue forgot to court . 
 
 Betides the fafhion of the time is chang'd) 
 
 How. and which way I may bcftow my feife 
 
 To be regarded in her fun-brieht eye. 
 
 V*l. Win het with gifts, iflhe ref pe not words , 
 
 Dumbc lewcis often in their filent kinde 
 
 More then quicks word j.dcc moue a woman* mindc. 
 7>^ Butfhcdidfcorneaprefentthatlfcntber, * 
 
 PV. A woman fomtime fcoms what beft ctcnu.her. 
 Send her another : ncucr giue hrore, 
 For fcorne at fiift, makes after-loue the more. 
 ] t (lie doe frowne, 'tis not in hate cf you, 
 But rather to begcr more loue in you. 
 If (he doe chide, 'tis net to haue you gone, 
 For why, the fooles are mad, if left alone. 
 Take no repulfe, what euer flic doth fay, 
 For.get you gon, fhe doth nor meane away. 
 Flatter, and praife .commend, extol! their graces t 
 Though nerc fo biacke, fay they haue Angells faces, 
 That man that hath a tongue, I fay is no man, 
 If with his tongue lie cannot wins woman, 
 
 D*k, But fhe I meane, is promit'd by her friends 
 Vnto a youthfull Gentleman of worth, 
 And kept feuercly &om refort of men, 
 That no man hath acceffe by day to her. 
 
 Vol. Why then I would refort to her by night. 
 
 Duk. I, but the doores be lockt, and k eyes kept faf , 
 That no man hath recourfe to her by night. 
 
 Vol. What letts but one may enter at her window ? 
 
 Dr^. Her chamber is aloft.far from the ground, 
 A nd buil t fo fheluing,thar one cannot climbc it 
 Without apparant hazard of his life. 
 
 V*l. Why then a Ladder quaintly made of Cords 
 To caft vp, with a paire of anchoring hookes, 
 Would feme to fcale another Here'i tovne, 
 So bold Ltander would aduenture it, 
 
 D*k- Now as thou an a Gentleman ofblood 
 Aduife me.where I may haue fuch a Ladder. 
 
 fal. When would you vie it ? pray fir ,iell me that. 
 
 Dvk. Thh very nrght ; for Lourit like a childe 
 Thai longs fur cuery thing that he can come by. 
 
 FV. By fcauen a clock/tie get you fuch a Ladder. 
 
 Du^ But haxkethee: I will goe to her slone, 
 How fhal! I bcf) conuey the Ladder thithit ? 
 
 Pit. It wilt b light (niy Lord)ihat you niay beare 
 Vnder a cloake, that is ofany lengi h. 
 
 1)uk. A cloakc s long as chine will feme the utrne ? 
 
 VoL \ my good Lord. 
 
 Dukj Then let me fee thy cloake , 
 He get me onof fuch another length. 
 
 Pil. Why any cloake will ferue the torn (my Lord) 
 
 DvL\ How (hall I fafhion me to wcare a cloake ? 
 I pray thee let me feele thy cloake vpcn me. 
 What Letter w ihis fame ? what's her?? to Silma ? 
 And heere-an Engine fit for my proceeding, 
 He be fo bold to breake the Crate for once. 
 
 (Jk> thought Jo har&enr with mj Siiuia 
 And Jituet tbt) are to mt, that fend them flying. 
 Oh,colttrbftr M after come, emdgse at lightly, 
 Haaftlft w*UMg bfre (fencefa) tbej arc lying. 
 t^ff HertU 7l'o*bn,in tbj fmeAefime re/f-tbcn> t 
 Uifili I (tkeir Kng} that rbttbertkem imftrtmr 
 Dee citrfi tt>* grate jixtt with fitch grace hark tltjt tb rm t 
 Sffatftwylelfa dot want layfcntantt format. 
 I ctrrfe my feife \ far they artftnt by me % 
 TrMltbejJhotddbahur where their Lird}boUhe. 
 
 What's her ? 5&M, ifofl 
 Tis fo : and herc*6 the Ladder for the purpofc. 
 Why Phaeu* (for tbou an UMeropi fonne ) 
 Wih chou afpire to guide the heauenJy Car / 
 And with thy darrogfoUy bunv the world ? 
 Wilt thou reach fhn.becaufe they Cunt on thee > 
 
 Cj Go* 
 
Tbeino (jentlemenof Verona. 
 
 Coc bale Intruder, ouer-weeniog Slauc 
 
 Ecftow thy fawning fmileson cquall maces, 
 
 And thinkc my patience, (more then cby dcirn) 
 
 Is priuilcdge for chy departure hence. 
 
 TKankc me for this, more (hen for all the fauors 
 
 Which (all too.mich) I hattc bcftowed oo rhce, 
 
 But if thou linger in my Territories 
 
 Longer then fwifteft cipeditien 
 
 Will giuc thec time to icauc oa.-roy.all Conn, 
 
 By hejuen, my wrath (hall fart exceed the lour 
 
 I cticr bore my daughter, or chy felfe. 
 
 Be gone, I will not hrare thy vainc cscufc , 
 
 But as thou lou'fl thy life.make fpced from hence. 
 
 I'al. And wby not death,mhW then luiingtocrneotf 
 To die, is to be bantftu from my felfe , 
 And Siimi* is my felfe : banifh'd fVom her 
 I* felfe from felfe. A deadly baniftimcnt : 
 What light, is light, if S/VW* ic not feene ? 
 Whs t joy is toy, if Sinn be not by ? 
 Vnlefle it be to t'tnnke that fh is by 
 And feed vpon the Giadow of perfect jor>. 
 Except I be by SilmU in the night, 
 There is no muficke in the Nightingale. 
 Vnlefte I looke on Si/aia 10 the day. 
 There is no day for me to looke vpoo. 
 Shec ismy cftrnce, and 1 leaue to be ; 
 If I be not by her faire influence 
 Fo fter'd, illumio'd, cherifh'd, kept a&ue. 
 I flic not death, to fle his deadly doom* 
 Tarry I heere,! but attend oo death, 
 But ft ic I hence, I die away from life. 
 
 Pro. Run(boy)run,nm l andfcekchkaoai. 
 
 LM. So-bough, Soa hough 
 
 fro. What fec-ft thou ? 
 
 Lour Him we goe to find*, 
 There's not a haire,po's bead , but i*i$ af^tfortm, 
 
 Pn. Vdaaine* 
 
 VaL No. 
 
 fro. Who then ?hU Spirit? 
 
 VaL Neither. 
 
 /*. What then? 
 
 VaL Nothing 
 
 la*. Can nothing IpeakePMafter^all Iftilke? 
 
 fn. Whowouldftthoafthke? 
 
 LM. Nothing. 
 
 Pro.-, Villaine, forbore. 
 
 JL. Why Sir, Ue ftrike nothing : i pny yon. 
 
 Pro. Sirha, 1 fay fotbcare : firiend Vdastim& word. 
 
 Vol. My earcs are ftopt,8t cannot hear good newes, 
 So rrachofbad already hath pofleft them. 
 
 Pn. Theft in dumbe ftlence will 1 bury mine, 
 For they arehatOj.vn-ittnctbk, and>ad 
 
 Vol. Js &/&> dead? 
 
 Pr. No, *. 
 
 Vol. No Vtdntiitt indeed, for faced SW4, 
 Hath(heforfworoeme? 
 
 Pro. tio,VtXt*ti*. 
 
 VeL Nor4/CT^,if^^^o^fon woroeine 
 Whatisvourrrewcs? 
 
 la t Sir,thereisaprocKTtion,yyouarev*ninJd, 
 
 ?rt* That ihou an bamfh'at oh that's the newa, 
 From hence,from5&Mn<i from methy friend. 
 
 VtL Oh, I haue fed vpon this wo* already, 
 And now exceffe of it will make roe furfet. 
 Doth Silm* know that! amtwnfh'd ? 
 
 Pn. 
 
 (Which Tn-raaerft Aandsin er&uall force; 
 
 A Seaof mel ting peark, which Corr.e call terns? 
 
 Thofc ac her fathcts churuih feeze (he tendcrd, 
 
 With t hem v por, her koecs.ber humble fc If e, 
 
 Wringing her hsndt, whofe whitcncs fo became them , 
 
 As if but now they waxed pale for woe . 
 
 But neither bended knees, pure hands held vp, 
 
 Sad fighcs, deepe groocs, nor fUucr-fn aiding team 
 
 Could penetrate her vncompafiioaate Sire ) 
 
 But r*laa**t, if he be taoe^muftdie. 
 
 Befides, bcr iatercefnon chaf'd him fo 
 
 When (he for thy repealc was Oipplwrit, 
 
 That to clofepnfon he commanded her, 
 
 With many bitter t hrcats of biding there. 
 
 fW. No more: voles the next word that thoufpeak*ft 
 Hauc fomemalignant power vpon my life : 
 If fo : I pray rhee breath it in mine care, 
 As ending Antheme of my endkfle dolor. 
 
 Pn. Ceafe to lament for that thou canft not belpc, 
 And (tody heipc for that which thou lamcm'ft. 
 Time is-t he Nurfe, and breeder of all good ; 
 Here, if thon tiay.thon canft not fee thy lone ; 
 Befidei.thy flaying will abridge thy life : 
 Hope is a loucrs ftarfc, walke hence with that 
 And manage it, againft defpairing thoughts : 
 Thy letters may be here, though thou art hence. 
 Which, being writ to me, {hall be dcliaet'd 
 Euen in the m Jkc-whitc bofome of thy LOOT. 
 The time now ferucs not to cxpoftalaie , 
 Come, fie conney thec through the City-gate. 
 A nd etc I part with thee, confer at large 
 Of all that may conccrnethy Loac-afsires : 
 As thou lotfft Sibaa (though not hw thy feHe) 
 Regard thy danger,aod along with me. 
 
 Vol. 1 pray theeZ-Kfl^.andrf thou fccft my Boy 
 Bid him make haftc^nd meet me at the North-gate, 
 
 Zro, Goe firha, finde him out: Come "Uolauim. 
 
 r*L Oh my decrc Sihaa ; hapleffe Valtniax, 
 
 Las*ce. I am but a foole, looke yon , and yet Hone 
 thewitrothinkemyMaftcris akiadeofaknaoe : but 
 that's all one , if he be but one knaoe : He liues not now 
 thatknowesmetobcinloue, yet I am in loue, bat a 
 Tecmeot borie(ballnotpluckethatfrorBme:Dotwbo 
 'tis Hone : and yet 'tis a woman } but what woman, I 
 will not tell my felfe : and yet 'tis a MUkc-maid : yet 'tis 
 not a maid: for (bee hath had Goffips : yet 'tis a maid , 
 for (he is her Ma(iervmaid,and femes for wages. Shce 
 hath more qualities then a Wster-Spankll , which U 
 much in a bare Chriftian : Heerc is the Catc4ogof her 
 Condition. Ixprintx. Sheecanxeccbaad carry twhy 
 a boric can doe no more; rt&y,ahorfcNcannotfetch,but 
 onely carry, therefore is (bee better then a lade. Item. 
 She can rnilice, looke you, a fwcet-vertue in a maid with 
 clean* hands. 
 
 SpettL KownowSigrJoi Laxv?whatDewes with 
 yoarMaaerihip? , 
 
 LA WithmyMafterihT?why,htsatSea: 
 
 Sp. WeU,youroldviecam:raiftakethewtmi:what 
 newesthen in your paper? 
 
 fai fhe black'ft ncwes that euexthonheanfri- 
 
 Sf. V/hyrnan?howblacke? 
 
 La. Wtiy, as blades as Icke. 
 
 Ss. Let me read them? 
 
 U. F.e en theelolr.head, thou csafenot read. 
 
 Sft Th&a lyeft : I can, 
 
 IA IwiOuytheeiteUnethis.- 
 
^be mo gentlemen of Verona. 
 
 Sp. Ma;ry.theonofmyGr&nd-fadier. 
 La. Oh illiterate loytercr ; it was the fonnc of thy 
 Grand-mother : this proucs that chon canft not read. 
 Sp. Come (bole, come .- try me in thy paper. 
 L*. There .- and SJViduLu be thy fpccd. 
 Sp. Inprimis (he can rni.kc. 
 L*. Ithufbecui. 
 Sp. Item, fhe brewes good Ale. 
 L*. And thereof cornea the prouerbe: (&l*$*l f 
 
 Sp. ltem,(hecanfowe. 
 
 L*. That's as much at to (ay (Ctmfnefv?) 
 
 Sf. Item (he can knit. 
 
 L*. Whatneedeamancareforaftockwithawench, 
 When fhe can knit him a ftocke > 
 
 Sf. Item,me can wafh and fcourc. 
 
 L*. Afpeciall vertue : for then fhee necde not be 
 wifh'd.and fcowr*d. 
 
 Sf. Item.fhe can fpin. 
 
 4. Then may I fet the world on wheeles. when fhe 
 can fpin for her liumg. 
 
 Sp. Item,fhe hat rtmanynamele<re venues. 
 
 La. That's as much is to fay Baft*rtt.vrrtnf> : that 
 indeedeknow not their fathers ; and therefore haue no 
 names. 
 
 Sf. HenefoJlowhcrviccs. 
 
 LA. Clofe at the heeles of her virtues. 
 
 Sf. Item, fhee is not to be fafting in refpefl of her 
 breath, 
 
 L*. Well . thatfaultmay be mended with a break- 
 fft. read on. 
 
 Sf. Item,(he hath a fweet mouth. 
 
 L*. That makes amends for her foure breath. 
 
 Sp. Itera.fhe doth talk e in her fleepe. 
 
 I*. It's no matter for that ; ( fae* fleepe not in her 
 talke. 
 
 Sp. ltem,fhe is flow in words. 
 
 L*. Oh villaine,that fet this downe among her view; 
 To be flow in words, is a womans onely vertue 
 J pray thee out with't , and place it for her chiefe vertue 
 
 Sp. Item, (he is proud. 
 
 La. Out with that too 
 It was EMU legacie.and cannot be t'arie from her. 
 
 Sp. Item, me bath no teeth. 
 
 L*. I care not for that neither : bccaufel loue crufts. 
 
 Sp. Item.fhe iJcurft. 
 
 L*. Well : the beft is.fhc hath no teeth to bite. 
 
 Sf. Item.fhe will often praife her liquor. 
 
 L*. If her liquor be good.flie (hall, if fhe will not, 
 I will ; for good things mould bepraifed. 
 
 Sp. I tern, fhe is too liberalL 
 
 L*. Ofher tongue (he cannot; for that's writ downe 
 (he is flow of.- of her purfe, fhee (hall not, for that ile 
 kecpe (hut .-Nowofanotherthing fhee may, and thit 
 cannot Ihelpe. Well, proeeede. 
 
 Sf. Item, fhee hath more haire thenwn, ard more 
 faults then ha ires, and more wealth then faults. 
 
 L*. Stop there : Ile haue her : fhe was mine, and not 
 mine, twice or thrice in that laft Article: rchearfe that 
 once more. 
 
 Sp. Item, (he hath mote haire then wit. 
 
 La. More haire then wit : it may be ile prone it : The 
 cooer of the fait, hides the fait, and therefore it is more 
 then the fait; the haire that couers the wit, is more 
 then the wit; for the greater hides the WfTc: What's 
 next' 
 
 Sf. And more faulu then haire*. 
 
 L*. That's monftrous .- oh that that were out. 
 
 Sp. And more wealth then faults. 
 
 La. Why that word makes the faults gracious: 
 Well, ile hauc her : and if it be a match, as nothinc 
 impoiTible. 
 
 Sf. What then? 
 
 La. Why then, will I tell thee, that thy Matter fiaies 
 foi thce at the North g*te. 
 
 Sp. For me: 1 
 
 I. a. For thce? I,who art ihour he hath ftaid for a bet- 
 ter man then thee. 
 
 Sp. And mufl I goe to him ? 
 
 L*. Thou muft run to him;for thou haft (laid fo long , 
 thit going will fcirceferuc the turne. 
 
 5^. Why didft not tell me fooner .' 'pox of your loue 
 Letters. 
 
 La. Now will he be fwing'd for reading my Letter; 
 An vnmanncrlyflaue, that will thruft himfelfe into fe- 
 crets : He aftcr.to reioyce in the boy correftio. Exeunt. 
 
 Scena Secunda. 
 
 iff D*kf t Th*rio, 
 
 D*. Sirr4r^,fearenot.butthc (hewillloueyou 
 No wK<t/f//nf ibani(h'd from her fight. 
 
 Tb. Since his exilcfhe hath defpis'd me moft. 
 Forfworne my company, and riil'd at me, 
 That 1 am defperate of obtaining her. 
 
 D*. This weakc imprefle of Loue, is as a figure 
 Trenched in ice, which with an houres heate 
 Di<folucs to water, and doth loofc his forme. 
 A little time will melt her frozen thoughts, 
 And worthlede Valentine (hall be forgot. 
 How now fir 7rttbew, is your countnrrun 
 (According to our Proclamation) gon? 
 frt. Gon, my good Lord. 
 
 f Du. My daughter takes his going gneuoufly ? 
 
 TV*. A little time (my Lord) will kill chat grieffc 
 
 D. So I beleeuc: butTiwr/thinkes notfo : 
 Vratheiu, the good conceit I hold of thee, 
 (For thou haft fhowne fome figne of good defert) 
 Makes me the better to confer with tbee. 
 
 Prt. Longer then IproueloyalltoyourGraec, 
 Let me not liuc,to looke vpon your Grace. 
 
 'Dm. Thou know'ft how willingly,! would effect 
 Themaich betweene fir 7"^r,and my daughter f 
 
 Tro. I doe my Lord. 
 
 T). And alfo.I thinke, thou art not ignorant 
 How fhe oppofes her againft my will ? 
 
 Pro. She did my L ord,whcn 1>n<txi,ne was bete. 
 
 O*. I.and peruerfly,ihe perfeuers fo : 
 What might we doe to make the girle forget 
 The loue of Calenture jnd loue fir 7 h*r,o ? 
 
 Pro. The beft way u.to flander Vtltntine t 
 With falfehood,cowardize, and poort difcent : 
 Three things, that women highly hold in ham 
 
 Da. J, but (he'll thinke, that it is (poke to hate. 
 
 Pro. I, if his enemy deliucr it. 
 Therefore it muft withcircumftance be fpokca 
 By one, whom ihe eftccmeth as his friend. 
 
 DM. Thenyoamuftvndertaketoflindrrhiav 
 
Theim (jentlemen of Verona. 
 
 Pro. And chat (my Lord) I (ball be loath to doe , 
 Titan ill office for a Gentleman, 
 Efpecialiy againf) his very friend, 
 
 2>. Where your good word cannot aduamagc him, 
 Your Gander newer can endamage him ; 
 Therefore the office if indifferent, 
 Being intreated to ic by your friend. 
 
 Pre. You haue prcuatl'd (my Lord) if I can doe it 
 By ought that I can fpeake in hit difpraifc, 
 She (hall not long continue loucio him 
 But fay this wecdc Tier louc from l^aletttme, 
 It folio wet not that fhe will loue C^Thurta. 
 
 Tk. Thcrcforc.a you vnwmde her loue from him; 
 Lea ft it fhould r aucll ,ar.d be good to none, 
 You muft prouide to bottomc it on me 
 Which muft be done, by praifmg me as much 
 As y ou,in won h difpraifc/u Valentine. 
 
 DM. And Pn>tkftu,wc dare trufiyou in this kinder, 
 Becaufe we know (on V*lt*ti*ti report) 
 You are already louet firmc votary, 
 And cannot foonereuolt, and change your minde. 
 Vpon this warrant, fhall you haue accede, 
 Where you, with Siluia,miy confcrreat large 
 For fheUlumpifhjKcauy mellancholiy, 
 And (for your friends fake) will be glad of you ; 
 Wherey ou may lempei her, by your perfwafion, 
 To hate yong L>almrtitc,*nd louc rny friend. 
 
 Pro. At much a; I can doe, I will effect ; 
 But you fir 72wr*,are not fharpe enough 
 You muft lay 'Lime, to tangle her defire* 
 By walefull Sonnets, whofe compofed Rtmei 
 Should be full fraught with feruiceable vowes. 
 
 DH, I,much is the force of heaiten-bred Poefie. 
 
 Prt, Say that vpon the altar of her beauty 
 You facrifice your teares,your fighes,your heart : 
 Write till your inkebe dry: and with your teares 
 Moift it againe : and frame fome feeling line, 
 That may difcooer fuch integrity : 
 For Orpbtw Luce,was ftrung with Poets finewes, 
 Whofe golden touch could {often fteelc and ftones ; 
 Make Tygers tame,and huge Ltnuuhaxt 
 Forfake vnfounded dcepei ,to dance on Sandi, 
 After your dire.lamenung Elegies, 
 Vifu by night yotfr Ladies chamber-window 
 With fome fweet Confort ; To their Instruments 
 Tune a deploring dumpe : the nights dead filence 
 Will well become fuch fweet complaining grieuance : 
 This, 01 clfe nothing, will inherit her. 
 
 XX*. This difcipline.fhowet thou haft bio in loue 
 
 Tb. And thy aduice,this night.ite put in pra&ife 
 Therefore/weet Prothem.my direftion-giuer, 
 Let vs into the City prefently 
 To fort fome Gentlemen,well skil'd in Muficke. 
 I haue a Sonnet,that will ferue therurne 
 To giue the on-fet to thy good aduifc. 
 
 D*. About it Gentlemen. 
 
 Pre. We'll wait vpon yourGrace, till after Supper, 
 And afterward determine our proceedings. 
 
 T>u. Euen now about it,l will pardon yon. Exeunt, 
 
 tAttus Quarttts. Scsena Trima. 
 
 Eater r*le*ts*t,Spet{i,*4 c 
 
 Fellowe,ftind faft : I fee a paffenger. 
 
 a Ont. If there be tcn.fhrinkc not.but down with'em. 
 3.O*f . Stand fir^nd throw i that you haue about've 
 If not.- we'll make you fit, and rifle you. 
 
 Sf. Sir we are rndone } thefe are the ViUaines 
 That all the Trauailers doe feare fo much 
 
 f</. My friend*. 
 
 t .Oft. That's not fo, fir t we art your enemies, 
 
 t.Oiti. Peart / well heare him. 
 
 j .Out. I by my beard will we . for he 1$ a proper man. 
 
 V*l. Then know that 1 haue little wealth to loofe ; 
 A man I am, crofs'd with aduerfitie i 
 My riches, are thefe poore habiliment*, 
 Of which, if you (hould here disfurnilh me. 
 You take the fum and fubftance that 1 haue, 
 
 i.Out. Whether trauellyou? 
 
 V*l. ToFmM. 
 
 i .Out. Whence came you ? 
 
 V*l. From MilUme. 
 
 y.Ottt. Haue you long foiourn'd there .' (ftaid, 
 
 V*l. Some fixteene moneths, and longer might haue 
 If crooked foi tune had not thwarted me. 
 
 1 .Out. What, were you banifc'd thence ? 
 y*l. I was. 
 
 i. Out. For what offence <* 
 
 Vol. For that which now torments me to reheatfe; 
 I kil'd & man, whofe death 1 much repent, 
 But yet 1 flew him tnanfully,in fight, 
 Without falfe vantage, or bafe treachery. 
 
 I.Oitf. Why nerc repent it.if it were done fo; 
 But were you banifht for fo frrull a fault ? 
 
 fal. I was, and held me glad of fuch a doome. 
 
 i.Out. Haue you the Tongues? 
 
 V*l. My youihfull crauatle.thcrein made me happy, 
 Or elfe I often had beene often miferable. 
 
 I.OM By thebare fcalpe oiRtti* HcttL fat Fryer, 
 This fellow were a King, for our wilde faction. 
 
 \.Ont. We'll haue him: Sirs, a word 
 
 Sf. Mafter,beoneoflhemi 
 It's an honourable kinde of theeuery. t 
 
 V*l. Peace villaine. 
 
 2 Out. Tell vs this: haue you any thing to take to ? 
 Tat. Nothing but my fortune. 
 
 ; .Or . Know then,that fome of vs areGentJcmen, 
 Such as the fury of vngouern'd youth 
 Thruft from the company of awfull men. 
 My felfe was from Verona banifhed, 
 For pra&ifing to fteale away a Lady, 
 And he ire and Neece,alide vnto the Duke. 
 
 a.Or. And I from M*tfQi a Gentleman, 
 Who ,m my moodc,! ftab'd vnto the heart. 
 
 l.O*t. And I.for fuch like petty crimes as thefe 
 But to the purpofc ; for we cite our faults, 
 That they may hold excus'd our tawiefle Hues , 
 And partly feeing you are bcautiftdc 
 With goodly fhapc ; and by your owne report, 
 A Linguift,and a man of fuch perfection, 
 As we doe in our quality much want. 
 
 a.Or. Indeede became you are a banifh'd man, 
 Therefore,aboue the reft, we parley to you : 
 Are you content to be our Generall ? 
 To make a venue of neccffuy, 
 And Hue as we doe in this wildemeife ? 
 
 5 .Qr. What faift thou? wilt thou beof our confon ? 
 Say I .and be the captaine of vs all . 
 We'll doethechoroage,andbrul'dby the*, 
 Loue the&as out ComrcandeT,ar,d our King. 
 
 \.Orn 
 
7 he to (jentlemen ofVtrwa. 
 
 I .Cut. But if thou fcorne our cui telie.thou dycft. 
 
 i.Out. Thou (halt not liue,?o br ag'what we- haue of. 
 
 Vat. I take your ofrer,and will due with yo, ffer'd. 
 presided thai you do no outrages 
 On f:iiy women,r poor? paflengen. 
 
 j.0. No>we deteft fuch vile bafc praaifrs. 
 Ccmc.goc with vs, we'll bring chee to our Crcwes, 
 And (how thee all the Treafure we haue gor ; 
 Which, with our fduet .all reft at thy difpofe. *<*(. 
 
 Pro. Already haue ! bin falfe to FWmi/w, 
 And now I mult be as vniuft to T*nr* , 
 Vnder the colour of commending him, 
 I haue accede my owne louc to prefer. 
 [Jut S<V*>/< is too fa ire, too true,too holy,. 
 To be corrupted with my worthiest guifti ) 
 When Iprotcft true loyalty to her, 
 
 rvviw me with my fallchoot) to my friend ; 
 Whence her beauty I commend my YOWCS, 
 She bids me thinke how 1 haue bin forfwome 
 In breaking faith with At//*, whom 1 lots' d ; 
 And notwithftanding all her fodaine quips, 
 The lead whf reof-would quell a louers hope .- 
 Yet (Spaniel-like; the more (he fpurhesmy loue, 
 The more it growc,and fa wneth on her ftill ; 
 But here comes Tb*ria ; now muft we to her window, 
 Andgiue fome euening Mufique to her eare. 
 
 To. Hownow,fir Pretbriu,uc you crept before rs ? 
 
 TV*. I gentle Ttmrnftn you know that loue 
 Will creepe in ferulce.whereit cannot goe. 
 
 Tb. l.butl hope.Sir.that you loue not here. 
 
 Pr. Sir , but I doc : or elfe I would be hence. 
 
 Tb. Who,^;/*/4? 
 
 Pr. IjSilmn, for your fake. 
 
 Tb. I thonke y ou for your owne ; Now Gentlemen 
 Let's tune : and to o it luftiiy a while. 
 
 He. Now,my yong goeft; me tbioks your' allycholly 
 I ptay you why is it # 
 
 /a Marry (mine Haf) becaufe 1 cannot be merry. 
 
 Ho. Coor*,we11 haue you merry: tie bring you where 
 you (hall hears Mufiqoe, and fee the Gendeman that 
 you ask'd for. 
 
 /. ButihalUrttirebimfoeake, 
 
 // . IthstyouDu.il. 
 
 /. That will be Mufique. 
 
 H*. Harke.harke. 
 
 /a. Isheamongthefe? 
 
 Ho. I:butpeace,let'heare > m. 
 
 5f . Vhit Site* ? *bt i<flx ? 
 Tk*t *U tar Svni*ti ttmmadbir ? 
 
 Tltbiasunfmckfftet didksdktr 
 
 lout dttk if btr ntt teptire, 
 
 ttvrt. 
 
 Tfwttt Silstajtt vtfag, 
 That Site*, u excelling ; 
 Steexeeff each sttrteS tbi*g 
 fff the dun tank d*eBtt. 
 T hrr let vt GrUdt bring. 
 
 Ho. How now? are you faddcr then yo were berote; 
 How doe you, man ? the Muficke ! ikes yon nor. 
 
 /. YoumiftakertheMufitianlikeiroenot. 
 
 Ho. Why, my pretty youth? 
 
 /. He plaiesfalfc (father.) 
 
 Ho. Ho w,out of tune on the firings. 
 
 /. Not fo: but yet 
 So flfe hat he grleues my very Ucart-ftrmgs. 
 
 Ha. Youhaueaqaickeeare (heatt. 
 
 /. 1,1 would I were aeafc .-it makes me haue a flow 
 
 He. \ percciue you delight not in Mufique. 
 
 /*. Not a whit, when it iars fo, 
 
 Ho. Harke.whatfintchange is in the Mufiqoe. 
 
 /. I : that change is the fpight. 
 
 Ho. You would haue them al waits pity but one thing. 
 
 /*. I would alwaics haue one pfay but one thipg. 
 But Hod doth this Sir ?jvfw,tbat we talkeon, 
 Often rcfort vnto this Gentlewoman ? 
 
 Ho. I tell you what Latuet hit man told me,- 
 He lou'd her out of all nrcke. 
 
 /. WhachLaiactt 
 
 Ho. Gone to fecke his doe, which to morrow,by hi* 
 M afters command, hee mutt carry for a prefent to bis 
 Lady. 
 
 In. Peace,ftand afide,the company putt. 
 
 Pn. SirTAww/earenotyou,! willfopleade. 
 That you (hall fy,my cunning- drift excels. 
 
 n. Where meete we 
 
 fro. At Saint Crttariet well 
 
 Tk. Farewell. 
 
 fro. Madam/ good eu'n to your Ladi(hip. 
 
 Sil. I thanke you for your Mufique/Geotlemen) 
 Who it that that fpakcf 
 
 Pn. One (Lady)if you knew his pure hetrta truth, 
 You would quickly learne to know him by his voice. 
 
 Sil. Sir?rrrM,asItakeit. 
 
 Pro. Sit frMfawfemh Lady)and your Seroaw. 
 
 Sil. What'syoorwHi? 
 
 Pro. ThatImaycompa(Teyour*. 
 
 SX. You haue your wifc .- my will is eoehthis, 
 That prefently you hie yon home to bed : 
 Thou fubtile^periur'd.faife, difloyall man 
 Think'ft thou I am fo (hallow/o cpnceisU0e, 
 To be feduced by thy Battery, 
 That has't deceiu'd fo many with thy TOWCS f 
 Returne.returnc and make thy loue amends : 
 For me(by this pale queene of night 1 fwcire) 
 1 am fo. fane from granting thy requeft, 
 That 1 defpife thee/or thy wroog&ll fuite , 
 And by and by intend to thide my felfe, 
 Euen tor this time I (pend in talking to thee. 
 
 Pro. I grant (fweet lose) that I did lone a l*ty, 
 But (he Is dead. 
 
 /. Twere falfe.if! (hoald fpeake it ; 
 Forlnvfurc(he isnotbutied. 
 
 Sil. Say that fhe be :yet ^fan*v thy friend 
 Suruiues ; to whom (thy felfc an wlcneffe) 
 I am betroth'd ; and art thou not alharri'*! 
 To wrong hlm.wUb thy tmporrnnacy f 
 
,34 
 
 The tm (jentkmen of Verona. 
 
 Pr. I likewife heart that VtltnttMt is dead. 
 
 W. And To fuppofe am I ; foe in her gtauc 
 Aflure thy felfe.my lout is buried. 
 
 Pro. Sweet Lady,lct me take it from the earth. 
 
 SiL Goc to thy Ladies graue and call hen thence, 
 Or at the Ieaft,in hers,fepulcher thint. 
 
 /-/. He heard not that. 
 
 Pro. Madam : if your heart be fo obdurate : 
 Vouchfafe me yet your Pi&urc for mv loue, 
 The Picture that it hanging in your chamber r 
 To that lie fpeakc.to that ile figh and weepe : 
 For fince the fubflance of your pcrfcft felfc 
 Is clfe denoted , I am but a fhadow ; 
 And to your Ibadow, will 1 make true loue. 
 
 ltd. If 'twere a fubftance you would fure dcceiue it. 
 And make it but afludow.ai I am. 
 
 Sd. I am very loath to be your Idol 1 Sir , 
 But,fince your falfehood fhall become you well 
 To wotftip fludowes.and adore falfe fhapes, 
 Scad to me in the morningjand lie fend it: 
 And fo.good reft. 
 
 *Pr. A* wretches hauc ore-night 
 That wait for execution in the raorne. 
 
 //. Hoft t will you goe? 
 
 Ho. Bymyhallidome,Iwasfaftanrepe. 
 
 ltd. Pray you t where lies Sir "Prttbeia t 
 
 He. M irry . at my houfe : 
 Trull me,! tninke'tis almoft day. 
 
 //. Not fo : but it hath bin thelongeft night 
 That ere 1 watch'd,and the mo ft hciuicO. 
 
 Sccena 
 
 filer fgtamert, Silm*. 
 
 Eg. This is the houre that Madam 5V/*rt 
 Entreated me to C2l!,snd know herminde 
 Ther's feme great matter fhe'ld employ me in. 
 Madam.Madam. 
 
 Sil. Whocals? 
 
 fg. Your {eruant.and your friend; 
 One that attends your Ladifhips command. 
 
 Sil, Sir Eglamare, thoufand times good morrow. 
 
 Eg. As many (worthy Lady)toyour felfe : 
 According to your LsciiChips impofe, 
 I am thtu early come.to know what feruice 
 It is your pleafurc to command me in. 
 
 5/7. Oh Egltnuure, thou art a Gentleman ; 
 ThinkenotI flatter (for I fweare I doe not) 
 Valianr,wife,remorfe- full, well aceompliin'd, 
 Thou art not i gnorant what dcere good will 
 ] beare vnto the bantfh'd "Oaltatiaei 
 Nor how my father would enforce me marry 
 Vaine Thurit (whom my very foule abhor'd.) 
 Thy fclfe haft lou'd, and 1 hauc heard thee fay 
 No griefe did euer come fo neere thy heart, 
 A$ when thy Lady,anil thy true-loue dide; 
 Vpon whofe Graue thou vow'dft pure cha/titie : 
 Sir f.glmnoure : I would toPaleattat 
 To Mamma, where 1 heare.he makes aboid ; 
 And for the vnaiec arc dangerous to paHc, 
 I doe defiice thy worthy company. 
 
 Vpon whofe faith and honor, I rcpofe. 
 
 Vrgenot my fathers anger (E(Ltmoun\ 
 
 But thinke vpon my iefe(a Ladies griefe) 
 
 And on the iuftiee ofmy flying hence, 
 
 To keepe me from a moft vnholy match, 
 
 Which heauen and fortune dill rewards with plague*. 
 
 I doe dcfire thee, euen from a heart 
 
 As full of forrowes.as the Sea of finds, 
 
 To beare me compaoy.arxi goe with me t 
 
 I f not , to hide what I haue faid to thee, 
 
 That I may venture to depart alone. 
 
 Eg I, Madam.I pitty much your grieuancw, 
 Which.fincc I know they vertuoufy are pUc*d, 
 I glue confcct lo goe along with you. 
 Wreaking as little what bctidetbme, 
 As much,! wifhall good befoitune you. 
 When will you goe? 
 
 Stl. This euening comming. 
 
 Eg. Where fhaltlmeete you? 
 
 Where I intend holy Confemon. 
 
 Eg. I will not faile yor Ladiftip : 
 Good morrow (gentle Lady.) 
 
 Sil. Good morrow, kindc Sir EgUantm. 
 
 Seem Quarto. 
 
 /, Stluu. 
 
 L**. When a mans fcruantfhall play iheCune with 
 him (looke you) it goes hard .- one that I brought vp oi 
 a puppy :one that 1 fcu'd from dtowning.when three or 
 foure of his biindc brothers znd liRcrs went to it : 1 haue 
 taught him (euen as one would fay precifrly , thus I 
 would teach a dog) I wasfent todeliuerhim, aiapre- 
 frnt to Miftns W*itf, from my Mafttr ; and I came no 
 fooner into the dynmg-chamber, but he fteps me to her 
 Trencher, and fteales her Capons-leg : O, 'tis a foule 
 ihrng. when a Cur cannot keepe bimfelfe in all compa- 
 nies : I would haue(asone(hould fay)ooe that takes vp- 
 on him to be a dog indeedc, to be.as it were, a dog at all 
 things. If I had not had more wit then he.to take a fault 
 vpon me that he did, 1 thinke verily hee had bin hang'd 
 for't : fure as I hue he had fuffer'd fort .- you fliall iudgc : 
 Heethrufts me himfclfe into the company of three or 
 foure gentleman-like-dogs.vnder the Dukes cable: hee 
 hsdnoc bin there (bletfc the mark e) a pi fling while, but 
 all the chamber fmelt him : out with the dog(faies one) 
 what cur is that (faies another) whip him out (faies the 
 third; hang him vp(faiej the Duke.) I hauing bin ac- 
 quaicted with the fmell before, knew it was Crab ; and 
 goes me to the fellow that wbipj the doggcs . friend 
 (cuothl)youmeanetowhip the dog .- I marry doe 1 
 (quoth he)you doe him the more wrong(quoih ]) 'twas 
 I did the thing you wot of: he makei me no more adoe, 
 but whips me out of the chamber : how many Maflers 
 would doe this for his Seruant ? nay ,ile be fworne 1 haue 
 fat in the {locket .for puddings he hath ftolne.ocherwife 
 he had bin executed: I haue Hood on the pill one for 
 Geefe he hath ki I'd . otherwife he had fufferd for't : thou 
 think'ft not of this now : ny,I remember tbe trieke you 
 fcru'd me, when I looke my leaue of Madam Stint* . did 
 
The rw> gentlemen ofVcrwa. 
 
 not I bid thee ftill m4rkeme,and doe as I do; when di d'ft 
 thou fee me heauc vp 017 leg, and make water sgainfl * 
 Gentlewoman* farthingale ? did'fl thoo ener fee me doe 
 (uchatrickc? 
 
 Pro. Seta/lion is thy name : I like thee well, 
 And will tmptay thee in fome feruice prcfently. 
 In. In what you plcafe.ile doe what 1 can. 
 Pro. I hope then wilt. 
 rlow now you whor-fon pczaiu. 
 Whae haue you bin thefe two daycs loytenng? 
 
 <t. Marry Sir.I canted Miftris Sttma the dogge you 
 bad me. 
 
 fro. And what fates fhe to my little lewd! > 
 LA. Marry fhefaifs your dog \vasa <ur,snd telsyou 
 carrifh thanks is good enough for fuch a prcfenc. 
 Pn. But the recciu d my dog ? 
 La. No mdeede did (he n<x . 
 {ere haue f brought him backc agame. 
 JV. What/lidrt thou offer her this from me ? 
 LA lSir,the other Squirnll wajflolnefrommc 
 $y the Hangmans boyes in the mark ec place. 
 And then I offer d her mine owne.who rs a dog 
 ^s big as ten of yours,& therefore the guttulje greater. 
 Pr. Goe.get ihee hence.and fsndc my dog agatne, 
 Ot nere returnc agame into my fight. 
 Away,I fay : fiaydi thou to vejteme here ; 
 AS)auc,that.fttlLanend,rurnes me loQiaine : 
 baftiaa, 1 hauc entertained thce, 
 artly that F haue ncede of fuch a youth, 
 That can with fome dtfcretion doe my bufineffc : 
 : or'tis notrufttng toyondfoolifhLowt , 
 Jut chtcfciy, for thy face, and thy behautour, 
 Which (if myAugury deceiue me not) 
 Witneffe good bringing vp, fottunc.and truth : 
 Therefore know ihee.for this I encertaioe irxe. 
 Go prefently,and take this King with thee . 
 Deliuer it to Madam Stl* ; 
 Shciou'd me well.dcljuet'd it to me 
 
 //. Itfremct you lou d not her,not Icinchcr coktri : 
 She is dsad belike / 
 
 'Pro. Not fo : I think c fhe Hues. 
 lut. Alas 
 
 fn. Why do'ft thou cry alas > 
 [til. I cannot choofe but ptity her 
 Pr. Wherefore (hould'a thou puty her > 
 lui. Becatifeymethmkes that fhe iou'd you at well 
 As you doc !oue your Lady Silxi* 
 She drearacs on him,tht has forgot her loue, 
 You dtote en her, that cares not for your loue. 
 Tispiny Louc.fhould be fo contrary 
 And thinking on it, make* m cry alas. 
 
 Pro. WcUT ghie'her that Rtng.and therpwithall 
 This Letter" taws her cfiainbcr/ Tell my Lady, 
 I dairoethe promifefof'fcet hcauenly Pictuoe : 
 Your meiT8igedone,hye home vnco my charwber. 
 Where thou (halt fm'detne fod.and foiaatrfc. 
 
 Int. How many \xorswn would doefuch a rneflage? 
 AiMpoore Preiktm^Mto haft encetain'd 
 A Foxe.to be the Shephcard of thv Lambs , 
 Alas,poore toole.why doe I puty htm 
 That with his very heart defpifeth me ? 
 Bcaufe he loues her ,he defp-ffelh me, 
 Becaufe 1 loue him ,1 muft pitty him. 
 This Ring] gauehiiti.wnen he parted from me, 
 To binde him co remember my good will 
 And now wn I (vnbsppy Melfengcr) 
 
 To plead forthat. which I would not obt ame , 
 
 To carry that,which I would hauc refus'd 
 
 To praifchii faith,wbicb I would haue diiprats d. 
 
 1 am my Matters true confirmed Loue, 
 
 But cannotbe true feruam to my Matter, 
 
 VnlcfTc I prouc faKe traitor to my fclfe 
 
 Yet will t woe for hfm,but yet fo coldly, 
 
 As (hcauen it knowes) I would not hauc him fpeed. 
 
 Gentlewoman, good day . I pray you be roy mcanc 
 
 To bring me where to fpcike with Madam5>//<r. 
 
 Sd. What would you with her,tf thjt 1 be fhe ? 
 
 1*1. If you be fhe, \ doe intreat your patience 
 To hearc me fpeake the meffage I am fenc on. 
 
 Sit Fiomwhom' 
 
 //. EiommyMa(ter,SirPrffc* Madam. 
 
 Sil. Ob : he fends you for a Pjclore > 
 
 1*1. J, Mad am. 
 
 Sil Vrjttla, bring my Picture there , 
 Goe.giuc your Matter this . tell him from me 
 One /*//< ,thatrm changing thooghtt forget 
 Would better fit hu Chamber /hen tht Shadow. 
 
 //. Madam, pleafe you pcrufe this Letter ; 
 Pardon me ( Madam) 1 hauc wnaduis'd 
 Deiiucr'dyou a papet that I fhould not ; 
 This is the Letter to yout Ladifhrp. 
 
 Sil. 1 pray thee let me looke on tharagalne. 
 
 lit!. It may not be : good Mi.darn pardon me. 
 
 Sil. There, hold- 
 
 I will not looke vpon your M afters lines . 
 I know they are fruft with protcftations, 
 And full of new-found oathes,which he vv'ill break c 
 Aseafily as I doe teuc his paper. 
 
 Int. Madam, he fendiyour Lsdifhip this Ring. 
 
 Sil. The more fhamefor him.ihst he fends it me ; 
 For I taue. heard him fay a thoufsud times, 
 His lulit gaue it him, at !us departure 
 Though his falfe finger haue prophan'd the Ring, 
 M me fhll not doc his lulia fo much wrong. 
 
 lul. $h* thankes you. 
 
 Sil. Wliatfai'ftihou? 
 
 //. I thank* you Madam,that you tender her : 
 Poore Genrlewomsn, my Mzftet wrongs her muh, 
 
 SU. Do'ft thou know her? 
 
 ltd. Almoftas wtllas I doe knowmy fclfe. 
 To thinke vpon Uer woes, Idocproteli 
 That I haue wept a hundred feuetall timer.- 
 
 Sil. Belike fhe thinks that/'ror/^wrvathforfopkhet.' 
 
 //. 1 1 hmke fhe doth : and that's her caufe of for row. 
 
 Sd. Is fhe not pamng faire ? 
 
 /W. She hath bin fairer(Madan)) then fhe is , 
 When fhe did thinke my Matter lou'd her well ; 
 She.in my ludgemem.was as fsjre as you. 
 But fine t fhe did neg!e& her looking-glafPi. 
 And threw hi Sun-expelling Mafque away, 
 The ayre hath flaru'd the roks in her cheek es, 
 And pmch'd the lilly-tinflurc of her face, 
 That now ftic ij become as b'ackc as [, 
 
 Sd. How tall was fhe i 
 //. About rny ftaturc : for at Fnfetefl, 
 When all our Pageants of delight were phid, 
 Our youth got me to play the womans part, 
 And I was trim'd m Madam luiitu go vine, 
 Wruch (erued me asfic.by all nsens judgements, 
 As if the garment had bin made for me ; 
 Therefore I know fhe is about my height, 
 And at that ums-I cr.adc her weepea good, 
 
 For 
 
The too (jentlemenof Verona. 
 
 POT 1 did play a lamentable part. 
 (Madam) 'twas Aruulne, pafTiomng 
 For Tbtftu penury ,and vniuft flight ; 
 Which 1 fo liucly adtcd with my tcares . 
 That my poor e /Vlifhis moued thercwithall. 
 Wepc bitterly : and would I might be dead, 
 If 1 in thought fell not her very forrow. 
 
 Sit. She is beholding to thee (geruU youth^ 
 Alas (poorc Lady) defolate.and left j 
 1 weepe my fclfc to thmke vpon thy wordi . 
 Here youth: there is my purfe) Igiuethccthii (well. 
 For thy fwcct Miftris iakc,becauf< thou lou'H her. Farc- 
 t ltd. And flic fnallthanke you toi't, if ere you know 
 A vcnuous gciulcwoman,mildc,andbcau:ifull. (her. 
 J hope my Maftcrs fuit will be but cold, 
 Since (he rcfpc&i my Miftris loue fo much. 
 Alas.how louc can tttflc with it fclfc .- 
 Here i hei Picture let me Icc.I thinkc 
 If i had fuch a Tyre, this face of mine 
 Were full as loucly.at is this of hers ; 
 And yet the Painter flattcr'd her a little, 
 V nlelfe I flatter with rny felfc too much. 
 Her haite is ^Mrw.rninc is ptrfect J'tfletf, 
 If that be all the difference in his louc, 
 He get me fuch a coulour'd Pcnywig: 
 Her eyejare grey as glaflc.and 5o art mine. 
 J, but her fore-head's low.and mine's as high; 
 What fhould it be that he rcfpccts in her, 
 But I can make rcfpccTiuc in my felfef 
 If ihis fond Louc.were not a blinded god. 
 Come fhadow, come, and take this fhadow vp, 
 For 'tis thy riuaU ; O thpu fcncelcffe forme. 
 Thou (halt be wor{hip'd,kifs'd,!ou'd,and ador'd , 
 And were there fence in his Idolatry, 
 My fubfianee (hould be (htue in thy Head, 
 lie vfe thec kindly.for rhy Miftris fake 
 That vs'd me fo : ot elfe by /<w,I vow, 
 I fhould hauc fcrateh'd out your vnfeemg cyet, 
 To make ray Mafter out of loue with thee. hxemit. 
 
 Qmntut. ScornaTrinta. 
 
 Enter EgUmmre, Siinta. 
 
 Eft, The Sun begins to guild the wefterne skie. 
 And now it is about the very houre 
 ThS//*u,it Fryer Patrick* Cell <hould meet me, 
 She will not faile ; for Louers breake not homes, 
 Vnleffe it be to come before their urne, 
 So much they fpur their expedition. 
 Sec where (he ccroes . Lady a happy eoemug. 
 
 S,l. Amen,Arnen .- goe on (good Eglamtttrt) 
 Out at the Poftcrne by the Abbey wall ; 
 1 feare I am attended by forne Spies. 
 
 Egl. Fearc not : thcPorreft is not three leagues off, 
 If we reeoucr that.we arc fure enough. fxaut. 
 
 SccsnaSecttnda. 
 
 Ener Td 
 Tb. Sir Tw; w,wbst faics SUa-.f. to my fuit ? 
 
 fr0. Oh Sir.Ifinde her milder then (lie wis, 
 And yet (he take* exception! at your ptrfbn. 
 
 TIMI. What? that my leg is too long > 
 
 Pro. No,that it is 100 little. /fa 
 
 71,*. He weaie a Bcote, tomake it fcmevMhsc roun- 
 
 fr. But loue will not be fpurd to what u loathe*. 
 
 Tb, What faio (he to my face ? 
 
 "Pro. She fates it is a fairc one. 
 
 7 hit. Nay then the wanton lyet : my face is bUcke 
 
 Pr. But Pearlet are fairs ; and the old frying is 
 Blackemen are Pearles^n beauteous Ladiejcye* ' 
 
 Tim. Ti true.fuch Pearlet as put out Ladies eyef, 
 For I had rather winke, then looke on them. 
 
 TTia. How likes flic my difcourfe i 
 
 Prt. Ill, when you talke of war. 
 
 Thu. But well.whcn 1 difcourfe of loue and peace 
 
 M. But better indecde,when you hold you petce^ 
 
 Tkn, What fay es (he to my valour? 
 
 Pro. Oh Sir.fhe makes no doubt of that. 
 
 hi. She needes not, when (he kno w it cowirdizc. 
 
 Thm. What faies (he to my birth ? 
 
 P>o. That you are well dcriu'd. 
 
 /*/. True : from Gentleman, to a foole. 
 
 Ttu. Confiders (he my Pofiertions ? 
 
 7V. Oh, I: and pieties ihem. 
 
 Tim. Wherefore^ 
 
 M. That fuch an Afic fhould owe them. 
 
 Prt. That they are out by Leafe. 
 
 1*1. Here comes the Dufce. 
 
 DM. 
 Which of you fa w frf*mtre of late ? 
 
 Jb*. Not I. 
 
 Pro. Nor 3. 
 
 Da. Saw you my daughter? 
 
 Pro. Neither. 
 
 D. Why then 
 She's fle 
 
 And Eglainmre ii in her Company i 
 
 'Tis true? for Frier Laurent c met them both 
 
 As he,m pennance wander'd through the Forreft ; 
 
 Him he knew well . and guefd that it was QIC, 
 
 But being mask'd, he was not furc of it. 
 
 Belidcs (he did intend Confeflion 
 
 At P4tnc(iCe\\ this euen,and there (he was not. 
 
 Thcfe likelihoods confirms her flight from hence ; 
 
 Therefore 1 pray you (hnd,not to difcourfe, 
 
 But mount you prefently, and meete with roc 
 
 Vpon the fifing of the Mountain: foote 
 
 That leads toward Mini**, whether they are fled: 
 
 Difpatch (fweet Gentlemen) and follow me. 
 
 Tint. Why thisitis,tobeapui(hGirle, 
 That flies her fonune when it foilowci her .- 
 He after ; more to be reueng'd on Egtmexre, 
 Then for the loue of reck-leOe SUva, 
 
 Pro. And i will follow, more for Stiuot loue 
 Then hsic o(Eg(*rnnre that goes with her. 
 
 //. And I will follow jm ore to cro(Teth loue 
 Then hate for 5i/ww,tha: is gone for louc. 
 
 Come, come be patient : 
 
 We 
 
<Ifa Mvry Win* ofMndfor. 
 
 We muft bring you to our Captaine. 
 
 Sit. A thousand more mifchancet theo il one 
 HaueletmMmc how to brooke this patiently. 
 
 tOat. Come, bi ing her away. 
 
 I O. Where is the Gentleman that was with her ? 
 
 3 OMT. Beingnimble footed.he bath out-run v* . 
 But Mejftt and Vtleriw follow him ; 
 Got thou with her to the Weft end of the wood, 
 There is our Cap taine : Wee'll follow him that's fled, 
 The Thicket is bete, he canootfcape. 
 
 I Oxt. Come, 1 muft bring you to our Captains cay c. 
 Fcare not : he beares an honourable minde. 
 And w\ll not vfe a woman lawlefly. 
 
 Sit. O ratn&u t this I endure for the e. 
 
 Exeunt. 
 
 Sccsna Quarta. 
 
 EMIT V*lentint t Prnheui, Si tut*, Mit, 2>#fr, Tkuria, 
 Out-lttwcs. 
 
 V*l. Howvfedothbree<Uhbitinaman? 
 This fhadowydefart, vnfrequemed woods 
 1 better brooke thenflourilhing peopled Townes : 
 Here can I fit alone, vn-feene of ay. 
 And to the Nightingale* complaining Notes 
 Tunmy diftreftes.and record my woes. 
 O thou that doft inhabit in my breft, 
 Leaue not the Manfton fo long Tenant -iefTc, 
 Left growing ruinous, the building fall, 
 And leaue no memory of what it was, 
 Repaire me, with thy pretence, Siim* 
 Thou gentle Nimph, chertfh thy for-lorntfwaine. 
 What hallowing, and whatftir is this to day > 
 Thefe atemy mates, that make their wish their Law, 
 Haue fopie vnhappy paflenger in chace ; 
 They loue me well : yet 1 hiue much to doe 
 To keepe them rromirnciuHl outrages. 
 Withdraw thee Vkntmt : -who's this comes heere ? 
 
 Fn. Madam.this fcruicel haue donefoi you 
 (Though you refpeft not aught your feruant doth ) 
 To hazard life.and reskewyou from him. 
 
 That would haue forc'd your honour, and your loue , 
 Vouchfafe me for my meed, but one faire looke: 
 (A ImaJUr boone then this I cannot beg, 
 And leffe then t hi, I am fare you cannot giue } 
 
 Vol. How like a dreame is this ? 1 fee,aiui heate s 
 Loue. lend me patience to forbeare a while. 
 
 Sil. OmtCerable, vnhappy that I am. 
 
 fn. Vnhappy were you (Madam) ere I came : 
 But by my comming, I hauemadeyou happy. 
 
 SiL By iby approach thou msk'ft me rr.oft vn'nsppy. 
 
 ImL And me, when he approcheth to your prefence, 
 
 Sil. Had I beene ceaxed by a hungry Lion , 
 I would haue beene a brek-feft to the Beafl , 
 Rather then haue ftlfe VnAou reskue me : 
 Oh heauen be iudge how I loue Vtlfntiim , 
 Whofe life's as tender to me as my foule, 
 Jlnd&^astnoch (for more there cannot be) 
 Tdoe dsteft ralfe periur'd Pntbtw : 
 Therefore bgone > fbnicitne no more. 
 
 Would Ino*smdcTgoe, for one rtJroelooke: 
 Ob ti the curie in Loue.ind frili approu'd 
 
 When women cannct louc,w here they're beiou'd. 
 
 Sil. When Tretkeiv cannot loue, where he's beiou'd* 
 Read ouer lull's heart, (thy firft beft Loue) 
 For whofe dare fake, thou didfl then rend thy faith 
 Intoa thoufand oathes ; and all thofeoathes, 
 Dcfccnded into per jury, to loue me, 
 Thou haft no faith left now, vnleffe thou'dft two, 
 And that's farre worfe then none : better haue none, 
 Then plural! faith, which is tec much by one : 
 Thou Counterfcyt, to thy truefiiend. 
 
 Pro. In Loue, 
 Who refpr<$s friend? 
 
 Sil. Allrr.enbut.PrwW 
 
 Pro. Nay ,if the gentle fpirit of mouing words 
 Can no way ehangs you to a milder forme j 
 lie wooe you like a Souldier, at armes end, 
 And loue you gainfl the nature of Loue : force ve. 
 
 Sil. Ohjieauen. 
 
 Pry. Be force thee yeeld to my dcHre. 
 
 V, i. Ruffian : let goe that rude vnciuill touch, 
 Thou friend of an ill lafhton. 
 
 Pro. Vdcnt, t . 
 
 fa/. Thou comon friend .that's without faith or loue, 
 For fuch is a friend now 5 treacherous man, 
 Tliou haft beguil'd my hopes j nought but mine eye 
 Could haueparfwaded me j now I dare not fay 
 I haue one friend aliue ; thou wouldft difproucme : 
 Who (hould betruftcd, whfn ones righi hind 
 Ispiriurcdtothe bofome?/ J r/&fw 
 I amforry I mufl neuer uuft thee more, 
 But count the world a flranger for thy fske : 
 The priuate wound is deepeft : oh time, rnoft accurfl : 
 'Mongft all foes that a friend fnould be the wcrft f 
 
 Pro. My ftiame and guilt confounds me j 
 Forgiueme^Vfer/jw.- ifnearty ibrrow 
 Be aiumVtentRarrfomc for onence, 
 I tendet't heere: I doc astruely fuffer, 
 As ere 1 did commit. 
 
 fit. Then I am paid c 
 A"d oncesgainc, I doe rcceiue thee honeft j 
 Who by Repentance is not fatiififd 
 Is not of heauen. nor earth ; for thele are pleas'd: 
 By Penitence th'Eternalls wrath's appeas'd : 
 And thatmy louemsy appeare plaine and free, 
 Ail that was mine, in Silui*. J giwe thte. 
 
 //. Oh me vnhappy. 
 
 Pro. Looketothefioy. 
 
 Fi/. Why. Boy/ 
 
 Why wag:how now ? whaft the atter?look vp: fpesk. 
 MO good fir,my roafter charg'd m to deUuer a ring 
 to Madame/*: * (out of my neglecl.)wa$neur dons. 
 
 * 
 
 *>. Where is that ring ?boy? 
 
 lui Heere 'tis: this is it. 
 
 Pro. How ? let me fee. 
 Why this is the ring I gaue to /&} 
 
 luL Oh, cry you mercy nr.I haue rnrAooke: 
 This is the rirfg you fent to Silui*. 
 
 fro. Bhow cimit thou by this ring Fat ray depart 
 I gen? this vnto Mi*. 
 
 M. An<J/&he r fcIfedidgmeitm, 
 And MIA hsrfelfe hath brought it hither. 
 
 Pro. How ?/&? 
 
 M. Behold herj ths* gaue ayms to all thy eathes, 
 Andentertain'd'cm deepely in hr heart. 
 How oft haft thou with periury cleft the roote f 
 Oh Pn:bftu, 1st this habit nuke thee blulh. 
 
 P e 
 
^8 The Merry Mutt of Wind for. 
 
 Be thou aflum'd that I haue tooke vpoa me 
 Such an immodeQ rayment } if (ham e Hue 
 
 Now,by the honor of ray Anceftry 
 1 doe applaud thy fptnt , Vtltntixc, 
 
 In a difguifc of looc ? 
 It is the leffcr blot modefly findcs , 
 Women to change their fhapcs.thcn men their minds. 
 Pro. Then men their minds/us true:oh heucn,were man 
 But Confiant,he were pctfeft ; that one error 
 Fils him with faults: make* him run through all th'fins ; 
 Inconftancy falls-off, ere it begins 
 
 And thmkf thec wonhy of an Empreffe loue I 
 Know then, I hcere forget all former greefet, 
 Cancell aH grudge, repcaletheehomc agamc, 
 Plead artcw ftatc in thy vn-nual'd merit, 
 To which I thus fubfcribe : Sir tWnrtm*, 
 Thou art a Gent!eman,and well deriu'd, 
 Take thou thy Siln>*, for thou haft deferu'd her. 
 
 What is ui SI/KM i face, but 1 may fpie 
 More frefli in tnliai, with a conRant eye' 
 V*l. Come, come : a liand from eithei . 
 Let me be blcft to make (his happy clofc 
 'T were pitty two fuch friends (houlrJ be long foes. 
 
 V*l. I thank your Grace, J gift hath made me happy: 
 I now befeech you (for your daughters (ake ) 
 To grant one Boonc that I (hall aske of you. 
 Duke. I grant it (for thine ownc) what ere it be. 
 fW. Thcfe banifh'd men,thar I haue kept withall, 
 
 Prt. Bearc witnes (heauen) 1 haue my with foreuer. 
 
 Are men endu'd with wonhy qualities . 
 
 /</. And I mine. 
 
 Forgluc them what they haue committed here, 
 
 Omt-t. A prize: a prize: a prize. 
 
 And let them be recall'd from their Exile 
 
 Vol. Forbcatc,forbeare I fay It is my Lord the Dkf- 
 
 They are reformed, ciuill, full cf good, 
 
 Your Grace is welcome to a man difgrac'd, 
 Banifhcd Valenttnt 
 Duke. Sitr4Mf*r> 
 
 And fit for great employment (worthy Lord.) 
 Dttkf. Thou haft preuaild,! pardon them and thee ; 
 Difpofe of them,as thou knowft their defent. 
 
 Tti*. Yonder is Silmt : and 57iV/mine. 
 
 Comejet vs goc, we wili include all iarres, 
 
 Vol. Thuns giue backe ; or elie embrace thy death : 
 Come not within the mcafure of my wrath 
 
 With Triumphcs, Mirth, ind tare folemnity. 
 V*l. And as we walke along, I dare be bold 
 
 Doe not name Stlu>* thine : if once againe, 
 
 With our difcourfe, to make your Grace to frnile. 
 
 Verona (hall not hold thec ; hcere fhe ftands , 
 Take but pofleiTion of her,with a Touch 
 I dare thec, but to breath vpon my Looe. 
 Thar. Sir Valentine, I care not for her, I: 
 
 What thmkc you of this Page (my Lord ?) 
 D*kt. I think the Boy hath grace in him, he blufhej. 
 V*l. I warrant you (my Lord)tnore grace^hcn Boy. 
 "Dakf. What roeane you by that faying? 
 
 I hold him but a foole that will endanger 
 Hit Body, for. a Girle that loues him not : 
 
 Vtd, Pleafcyou,lletellyou,aswepafle along, 
 That you will wonder what hath fortuned : 
 
 I claim* her not,and therefore (he is thine. 
 
 Come PrttheM^ 'tis your pennance.but to heart 
 
 D%. The more degenerate and bafe art thou 
 
 The Rory of your Loues difcouered. 
 
 To make filch meanes for her,as thou haft done, 
 And leauc her on fuch flight conditions. 
 
 That done,our day of marriage fhall be your* 
 OneFeaft,one hoiife.one mutuallhappineflc. B*t**t. 
 
 
 | Egltmoure : Agent for Stlui* in her efcafe. 
 
 The names of all the Adors. 
 
 Holt: whtrtlnltA ledges. 
 QM-lwtf with y all nil fit. 
 
 
 Speed: A tlewmfhftrutnt to ftlentim 
 
 Duke: Father w Siluia 
 
 Ltunce : the Itketo Protheut, 
 
 
 Panthton -. feruAat to Antoiuo 
 
 ProthtuiS the tw Gentlemen. 
 
 lull A, belottedef Pretbem. 
 
 4thonto:father to Protheus. 
 
 Siluia: helmed of yAtentioe. 
 
 Thitrio: afott/h ritmUto^leniine, 
 
 Liteetta: VHughtiHgwomtntoSutia* 
 
 
 FINIS. 
 
 THE 
 
 
 
39 
 
 THE 
 Merry Wiues of Windfor. 
 
 us primus, Scenaprima,* 
 
 E*urf*/tic Shallow, Slender, .ftrHugh Euans, M'ofler 
 Page,Falftofrc,Bardolph.Nyin,Piftoll, Anne Page, 
 Page, Simple. 
 
 ShtlU*. 
 
 ) perfwade me not : I Wf!l make a Star- 
 Cham her muter of it, if bee were twenty Sir 
 John F*!fliff*,te /hall not abufe Robert Sballm* 
 Efquirc. (Coram. 
 
 /, In the County ofgbct/ltr, luflice of Peace and 
 
 Shot, I (Cofen Slider) and Cuft-*lerum. 
 
 Stn. 1, and &> /dram too ; and a Gentleman borne 
 (Mafier Parfon) who writes himfelfe Armigere, in any 
 Bill, Warrant, Quittance, or Obligation, Annjgero. 
 
 Ska/. I that 1 doe,and haue done any time thefe three 
 hundred yeeres. 
 
 S!t*. All his fucceflors (gone before him)hatb don't: 
 and all his Anceftors( that come after hrm) may : they 
 tnsy gioe the dozen white Luces in their Coate. 
 
 Stut. ItiianoldeCoate. 
 
 EnoHf. The dozen white Lowfes doe become an old 
 Coat well :itagrces well pafTant tit is a familiar beaft to 
 man.andfigrufie* Loue. 
 
 SM. TheLufeisthcfrefli fifh,thcfalt-fifli^anold 
 Coate. 
 
 S/eti. I may-quarter (Coz). 
 
 Sbtl. You may,by marrying. 
 
 fa.no;. It is marring indeed, if he quarter it. 
 
 &xd. Not a whit. 
 
 Euan. Yet per-iady : if be ha's a quarter of your coat, 
 there is but three Skirts for your felfe, in my fimplc con- 
 jectures ; but that is all one : if Sir /ot>*. falfajfc haue 
 committed difparagements vnto you. 1 am of the Church 
 and will be glad to do my beneuolence, to make attonc- 
 ments and compremifcs betweene you. 
 
 Shot. The Coonccll (hall heare it, it u a Riot. 
 
 Erta. 1 1 is not meet the Councell heare a Riot : there 
 is no feate of Got in aBiot : The Councell ( looke you) 
 (hall defire to heare the feare of Got , and not to heare a 
 Riot : lake your viza-mencs in that. 
 
 5W. Ha 5 o'my lifr.if I were yong againe, the fword 
 ftvouldendit, 
 
 M/. It is petter that friends it the fword, and end 
 it : and there is alfo another deuice in my pratne , which 
 peraduenture prings gootdifcretionswithit. There is 
 AnptPtgtj which is daughter to MaftetT^MB* Page 
 which it pretty virginity. 
 
 S!<* (JMiflru Amu Ptft f (Is has broWDc ha ire, and 
 fpe cs (mall like & woman. 
 
 Faam. It is that ferry perfor for all the orld, as iufl as 
 you will defire , and feuen hundred pounds ol Moocves, 
 and Gold, and Siluw.is her Grand-fire vpon h'u deaths- 
 bed, ("Got del iuer to a ioyfulUefurre&ions)!uc, when 
 fhe is able to ouertake feuenieene ycercs old. Jt were a 
 goot motioDjif weleaue out pnbbles ind prbblc5,8nd 
 defire a marriage betwccnc Matter j?r<i6<v J and'Mi({ri9 
 Annt Pitge. 
 
 Stca. Did her Grand-fire leaue her fcaucn hundred 
 pound? 
 
 Euan. I, and her father is make her a petter penny. 
 
 Slen. 1 know the young Gendrwoman,ftK has good 
 gifts. 
 
 Ltnat. Seuen hundred pounds , andporT-Siliries, is 
 goot gifts. 
 Sb*l. Wel.let vs fee honeft M f P^^: is T*lftaffe there? 
 
 Suan. Shall 1 tell you \ lye ? Idoe delpife a Iyer , as I 
 doedefpifeonc that is falfe,or as 1 defpilc one that is not 
 true : (he Knight Sir lob/i \- there, and I befeech you be 
 ruled by your well- witters : I will peat the doore for M 1 . 
 f*ge. What hoa ? Got-plefle your houfe heere. 
 
 M'.Fa^e. Who's there? 
 
 EUM. Here is go't's pleffing and your friend, and lu- 
 flice W/B ; ,and heere yong Mafler Sltnder : that pcred- 
 uenrures (hall tell you another ule } if matins grow to 
 your likings. 
 
 M .P*g'. lam glid to fee your Wor (hips wdl j I 
 thanke you for my Venifcn Maftei Shtllev. 
 
 Sb*l, Marter P*ge,l am glad to fee you : much good 
 doe it your good heart : I wifh'd your Vcnifon better, it 
 was ill killd : how doth good MiHreffe Pagef and 1 ihank 
 you alwaies with my heari, la : with my heart* 
 
 Af-P^gt' Sir, I ihanke you. 
 
 Slutl, Sir, I thankeyou : by yea, and no 1 dot. 
 
 M.P*. I am glad to fee you, good Matter Slender. 
 
 Sim. How do's your fillow Grey hound, Sir, 1 heard 
 fay he was out-run on C o! f^- 
 
 M*P*. It could not beiadg'd, Sir. 
 
 SUn. You'll not confefle t you'll not ronfrfTe. 
 
 ShM. That he will not, 'tis your fault/cis your fault: 
 Visagooddogge. 
 
 M.P*. A Cur, Sir, 
 
 Sb*l. Sir : htc's a good dog.andsfaire dog, ran there 
 be more faid ? he u good, and faire. Is Sir Mo Fal 
 heere? 
 
 M.P&, Sir, hee is within : and I would I could doe 
 good office be tweene you. 
 
 Earn. LctsfpokeasaChrtftiansoughttofpcake. 
 
 Sbal. Hehathwrong'draeCMafterP^.) 
 Sir,he doth in fome fort confefle it. 
 
 D a S 
 
Sk*l. If it be conf * 1,it i s ;-.r -. rcdreffed ; 1$ rot that 
 fo (MJVg??) he hath v.vong'd me, indeed he hath, at 'a 
 word he hath : bclceue me, l^cfcn ttmSnr Efquire^aith 
 he is wronged. 
 
 Ma.P*. Here com :s Sir /&*. 
 
 F*L Now.Miftcr C';aHo*, yci-.'il complaine of me to 
 the King? 
 
 Shut. Knight, you hauc beaten my men, kill'd ny 
 derre, and ' 4oke open my Lodge. 
 
 fal. But not kifs'd your Keepers daughter ? 
 
 Sb*l. Tut,api:truj )lall be anfwer'd. 
 
 Fat. I will anfwere h iUait, lhaue clone all this i 
 That is now anfwer'd. 
 
 Sh*l. The Councellfhall know this. 
 
 F*l, 'Twcre better for you if it were known in coun- 
 cil : yonl! be laugh'd zt. 
 
 En. PasuAVtr6*\(S\i AA) goad worts. 
 
 F*f. Good worts? good Cabidge ; Slender > \ broke 
 your head :what matter haucyosj sgainltmc.' 
 
 Slat. Marry fir, I haue matter in my head againft you, 
 and againft your cony-catching Rafcalls, 
 and PiftcB. 
 
 B*r. YouBanberyChcere. 
 
 Slen. I, it is no matter. 
 
 Pift. Mow now, 
 
 Slen. I, it is no matter. 
 
 Njm, SIice,I fay ipa.ra,p*uK<e: Slice,that's my humor. 
 
 Slen. Where's Simple my man ? can you tell, Cofen ? 
 
 EM*. Peace, I pray you : now let vs vnderlland: there 
 is three Vmp'res in this nutter, as I vnde? [land ; that is , 
 Matter Page (fidelicet Matter p^ e , ) 5c there it my felfc, 
 (fidelicet my felfe) and the three*party ' ( laftly , and fi. 
 nally)mineHoft oftheGatcr. 
 
 Aft.Pa. We three to hear it,& end it between them. 
 
 EMAH. Ferry goo't , 1 will make a priefc of it in my 
 note-booke,and we wtl afterward* oikf vponthc caufe, 
 with as great difcreetly at we can, 
 
 Tat. PtfoR. 
 
 Pfl.. He heares with eare. 
 
 E*a*. The Teuill ar.d his Tani r what phrafe it thii ? 
 he heares with eare ? wby.it it aftcftations. 
 
 F*l. Piftoll, did you pickeM. Stden purfe ? 
 
 Slt, I, by thefe gloues did hce, or 1 would I might 
 neuer come in mine owne great clianibcragainc eifc , of 
 feauen groates in mill-fix pen ecs, and two Edward Sho- 
 uelbootds, that coft roe two fhiliing and two pence a 
 peece of'teadAfiiler : by thefe gloues. 
 
 Frt/ It this true, tifM 
 
 iM.No,it is falfe, if it is a pickc-purfe. 
 
 Ptft; Ha,thoumou:itaineForreyner : Sir IJm t and 
 Mafter m'ine, 1 combat challenge of ihjs Latine Ei'.boe : 
 word of denial! in thy Id-rat hete; xvord of denial; froth, 
 and (cum thou lied. 
 
 Slat. By thefe gloues.then'twashe. 
 
 Njm. Be auis'd fir, and paffe good humours .- Iwill 
 fay marry trap with you, if you runne the nut-hooks hu- 
 mcr on m, that is the very note of it. 
 
 Slen. By this hat, then he in the red face had it : for 
 .hough I cannot remember what I did when you made 
 me drunkc,yet 1 am not altogether an affe. 
 
 F*t. What fay you Scarified lulm t 
 
 Bar. Why fir, (for my part) 1 fay ths Gentleman had 
 drunke himfclfe out of hi* fiue ftntcncet. 
 x. It is his fiue fences : fie, what the ignorance is. 
 B-r. And being fap,fir,Y.'( they fay) cafhcerd : and 
 foconciufiontpaiUbe C^v- circs. 
 
 Sin. 1, you <p*ke {n Lauen then to: but 'tis no mai 
 ter ; lie acre be drunk whilfi I hue againe.but in honefV, 
 ciuill, godly company for this tricke : if 1 be drunke, lie 
 be drunke with thofe that haue the feare of Ood,3nd BOt 
 with drunken knaues. 
 
 Euan. So 'gottudge me, that is a vertuom rninde. 
 
 Fal. You hearc all thefe matters deni'd,GeDtleroen ; 
 youhcareu. 
 
 M.P*gf. Nay daughter, carry the wine ir., wee'll 
 drinke within. 
 
 Sif*. Oh heauen : This is Miftrefie Amtfagt, 
 
 APfage Howr,owMiflri:FW> 
 
 *l. Miftr'u ford. ,by my trcih you are very we? met : 
 by youi leau: goodMldiii. 
 
 1f,lf4ge. Wife.bid thefe gentlemen welcome: corny, 
 wehaur a hot Vcnifon pafty to dinner ; Comegentls- 
 men, I hope we fhall drinke downc all Tnkindncfle. 
 
 Sltn. 1 had rather then forty fhillings I had rr.y bookt 
 of Songs and Sonnets hrere : Hownow.SVm/>/r, where 
 haue you beenc ? Irouft wait on my felfc, muftPyou 
 haue not the bookeof Riddles about you, haue you f 
 
 Sim. Bookeof Riddles f why did you not lend ft to 
 Alice Sbart-cakr vpor. Alhallo wmas iaft , a fortnight - 
 fore Kfichaclmai. 
 
 Sh*l. Come Coz.come Cot,ve flay for you: a woid 
 with you Coz: marry this, COT.: there i* as 'twere a ten- 
 der,a kindc of render , made a farrc-ofF by Sir H*gb h . " 
 doe you vnderftand me ? 
 
 5/. I Sir, you fhall finde mereafonablei if it be fo. 
 I frtall doe that that is t eafon. 
 
 Shot. Nay,butvnderftandme. 
 
 Sin. So I doe Sir. 
 
 EUM. Giisc eare to his motions ; (M*. Slender} Iwill 
 dcfmption the matter to you, if you be capacity of it. 
 
 S(en. Nay,Iwill<*ocasmyCoienJArfa fai : 1 
 pray you pardon me, he's alufticeofPeaceinhisCcun- 
 trie, Hrnplc though J ftand here. 
 
 EKHH. Butthatis not the queflion : thequeBion is 
 concerning your marriage. 
 
 Shut. I, there's the pointSir. 
 
 En. Marry is it : the very point of it, toMs. </?<*%. 
 
 Situ, Why if it be fo j I will marry her vpoo any rcft- 
 fonable demands. 
 
 . But can you affe&ion the 'o.mn,!et TS command 
 to know that of ycur mouth, or of your lips : for diners 
 Philofophcrs 'ncid.rhjt the lips is parcell of the mouth 
 therforeprecifely.c^you carry your good wtl tof rxmsd? 
 
 Sh. Cofen Abrnh&m Sltailerfyn you loue her ? 
 
 Slen. I hope fir, I will do at it fliali become or. 3 tbtt 
 would doc reafon. 
 
 *. Nay,got*$ Lords,andhis Ladi,you tnuftipcske 
 polT<tabie,if you can carry-her your dcfiics cowards her. 
 
 SfitL That you mu ft: 
 Will you, (Vpon good dowry) marry her? 
 
 Slen. I will doe a greater thing then that, vpon your 
 rcqueft (Cofen) in any reafon. 
 
 ibtl. Nay conceiue me, ccnce"ue rnee . f fweet Cox): 
 what I doe is to pleafure yon (Coz :) can you iouc che 
 maid < 
 
 Sle. I will marry her (Sir) at your requeft ; but if 
 there bee no great loue in the beginning , jret Heauen 
 may decrafe it vpon better acquaintance, when wee 
 are mauled, and haue more occafion to know one ano- 
 ther : 1 hope vpon familiarity will grow more content : 
 but if you fay mary-ber, 1 will mary-hcr , th i am freely 
 
The Merry WmcsofWmdfw. 
 
 En. Ilisaferydifcetion-anfwere; faue the fall is in 
 tbe'ord.dirtblutely : the ort is (according to our mea- 
 ning) refolutely : his meaning is good. 
 
 SA. I:IlhinkemyCofenrneancwe/J. 
 
 SI. I,orelfel would Imight be hang'dlla.) 
 
 Sh. Heie t comes fairs Miftris Anne-, Would I were 
 yortg for your fake, Mifiris Anne. 
 
 An. The dinner is on the Table, my Father de fires 
 your worfhips company. 
 
 Sk I w:H waitonhim,(faire Miftris /lane.) 
 
 En. Od's plertcd-wihl wil not be abfece at thegrace. 
 
 An. Wil'r, pleafe your worfhip to come m,Sir ? 
 
 SI. No.I thank yon foifooth.hartely;! am very well. 
 An. The dinner attends you,Sir. 
 
 SI. Iamnota-hungry,lthankeyou,forfootl): goe 
 Sirha, for all you are ray man, goe wait vpon my Cofen 
 ^^is/.-alufticeofpeacefometime maybe beholding 
 to hisfriend.for a Man ; I keepe but three Men, and a 
 Boy yet, till my Mother be dead : but what though, yet 
 1 liue like a poore Gentleman borne. 
 
 An. 1 may not goe in without your worthip: they 
 will not fit till you come. 
 
 St. I faUh.ile eate nothing : 1 t'nanke you as much as 
 ihcughldid. 
 An. IprayyouSirwalkein. 
 
 Si Ihadratherwalkehere(Ithankeyou) I bruu'd 
 my {hinth'other day, with playing at Sword and Dag- 
 ger with a MaOer of Fence (three vencys for a difh of 
 Hew'dPruncs)and by my troth,! cannot abide the fmell 
 of hot meate fince. Why doe your dogi barke fo ? be 
 there Bcares ith' Townc ? 
 
 ^tn. i thinke there are,Sir. I heard them talk'd of. 
 
 Si. I IOUE the fport wet!, but i fhall at foone quarrel) 
 at it, as any roan in ngUni : you are afraid if you fee the 
 Beare loo(e,are you not ? 
 
 An. lindeedeSir. 
 
 5/. That's mezte and drinke tome now: 1 haue feene 
 Sutyrftn loofe, twenty tirne;,andhaue taken him by the 
 Chaine : but (1 warrant you) the women haue fo cride 
 and fhrekt at it,tbat it pall : But women ir.deede.cannot 
 abide'em , they are very tll-fauour'd rough things. 
 yl/4./ ) 4.Come 1 gentJeM.5/#<kr,comc;we flay for you. 
 
 SI. lie eatc nothing, I thankeyouSir. 
 
 MA.? A. By cockcsndpie.you fhall not choofe,Sir 
 come,come. 
 
 SI. Nay,pray you lead the way. 
 
 Ma.pa Come on, Sir. 
 
 St. Miflri* Annt : your felfc fhall goe firft. 
 
 An. Not I Sir, pray you keepe on. 
 
 St. Trudy I will not goe fifft: true!y-la: I Will not 
 doe you that wrong. 
 
 An. 1 pray you Sir. 
 
 SI. lie rather be vnmanncrly,then Iroublefome: you 
 doc your felfc wrong indeede-la. Exeunt. 
 
 ScenaSecunda. 
 
 Eater Emms, aid Simp ft. 
 
 . Go your waics, and aske of Door C<wnoufe, 
 which is the way 5 and there dwels one MifVis Quxk-y ; 
 which is in the manner of his Nurfe;or htidry-Nurfejor 
 his Cooke; or his Laundty ; his Wafher,and hU Rmger. 
 
 Si. Weil Sir. 
 
 Ev. Nay.it is pettcr yet . giue her this Utter } for it is 
 a'omanthat altogeathersacquaintacc with Mifttis An** 
 Pagf, and the Letter is to defire, and require her tofolt- 
 ciie your Maftcrs dcfires, to Miftris Anne P*gt : 1 pray 
 you begon : I will make an end of my dinner Cher's Pip- 
 pins and Chcefe to come. fxtut t 
 
 Scena ^Tertia. 
 
 F*l. Mine Hsjt of th; Carter f 
 
 kit. What faics my Bully Rooke ? fpcakc fcholJerly, 
 and wifely. 
 
 fat. Trudy mine HtJ} ; I muft turne away fome of my 
 followers. 
 
 Ho. Difcard,(bully Ww/)ci{heerejlet than wgj 
 troc,trot. 
 
 Pa.1. \ (It at ten pounds a weeke. 
 
 Ha. Thou'rt an Emperor (Cef*r, Ktiffr and Plxamr') 
 1 will entertaine Etsrdelft : he fhall drawjhe (hajltap;faid 
 1 well (bully //fffer?) 
 
 F*. Doe fo (good mine Heft. 
 
 Ht. I hauffpoke^.ethimfollow^etmefeethecfioth, 
 and liue . I am at a word follow. 
 
 Pel. 2to-&!/ / J fallowhim; a Taffltr is a good trade . 
 an oldCloake.makcs a new Jerkin; a withcr'd Seruing- 
 rnarn, 3 frefh Tapfler : goe, adew. 
 
 'Sa. It is a life that I haue defir'd : I wil! thriue. 
 
 pij}. O bafe hungarian wight.-wilt y the (pigot wield 
 
 N/.He was gotten in drink.-js not the humor c6ceited? 
 
 f*l. I am glad I am fo acquit of this Tinderbox : his 
 Thefts were too open; hisfilching was like an vnskilfull 
 Singer, he kept not time. 
 
 Ni. The good humor is cofteale at a minutes reft. 
 
 P,ft. Conuay : the wife it call : Steale? foh : a fico for 
 the phrafe. 
 
 F*l. Well firs, I am almoft out at heeles* 
 
 ftft. Why then let Kibes rrfue. 
 . F*!- There is no rcrnedy.-J muft conicatch,! mufl fhifc- 
 
 Pifl. Yong Rauens muft haue foode. 
 
 F*l. Which of you kno w Fard of this Towne ? 
 
 Ps/f. 1 ken the wight : he is of fubflancegood. 
 
 F*l. My honefl Lads, I will tell you what I am about. 
 
 Ptft. Two yards, and more. 
 
 FA!. No quips now Piftoll: (Indecde I am in the wzfte 
 twoyards about : but I am now about no wafte .- 1 am a. 
 bout thrift) briefely : I doe meant to make loue to Ferdt 
 wife : I fpie entertainment in her ; (h difcourfes : foee 
 csrues ; fhe giues the leere of inuitation I can confine 
 the action of her familier fJilc.oi ihe hardeft voice of her 
 
 Pijl. He hath fludied her willjand tranflated hr will : 
 out of honefty,into Englifh. 
 
 Ni. The Anchor is deepe: will that humor pafle? 
 
 Fal. Now, the report goes, (he has all the rule of her 
 husbands Purfe: he hath a legend of AngeJs. 
 
 pi/}. As many diuels entertainer and to her Boy fay I. 
 
 Afr.The humor rifcstit is good:humor me the angels. 
 
 F*l. I haue writ me here a letter to her & here ano- 
 ther to Pages wife, whocuennow gaue mee good eyei 
 too;exammd my psrts with moft iudicious illiads:fome. 
 times the beams of her view, guijded my footc . fome- 
 tirncs ray portly belly. 
 
 D i P'ft. 
 
* The Merry fTmet ofW'mdfir. 
 
 Pifl. Then did the Sun on dung-hill (hinc. 
 
 Nl. I thankc the for that humour. 
 
 pal, O (he did fo courfe o're my exteriort with fuch 
 a greedy iotntion,that the appetite of h*r eye,did feeme 
 to fcorch me vp like a buming-glarTc : here's another 
 letter to her She beares the Purfe too * She is a Region 
 in Guiw. all gold, and bountie: I will be Cheaters to 
 them both , and they fhall be Exchequers to mee : they 
 fhall bemyEaftand Weft Indies; and I will trade to 
 them both : Goe.beare thou this Letter to Miftris Page; 
 and thou this to Mifttis/W: we will thruw (Lads) we 
 will thtiue. 
 
 Pift. Shall 1 Sir Vandarus of Troy become, 
 And by my<idc weareSrerle? then Lucifer take all* 
 
 Nt. 1 will run no bafe humor : here take the humor- 
 Letter ; I will keepe the hauior of reputation. 
 
 Fal. Hold Sirha.bcarc you thefe Letters tightly, 
 Saile like my Pinnaffe to ihefe golden Chores. 
 Kogues,hence,auaunt,vanifh like haile-ftoncs ; goe, 
 Trudge;plodawayiih'hoofe:reekc fhe!ter,packe- 
 Fatjlafc will leame the honor of the age , 
 French-thrift, you Rogues, my fclfe, and skirted Page. 
 
 Ptft. Let Vultures gripe thy guts: for gourd, and 
 Fullam holds:& high and low beguiles the rich& poore, 
 Tetter ile haue in pouch when thou fhah lacke, 
 
 . 
 
 ffi. 1 haue opperattonJ, 
 Which be humors of reucnge. 
 
 Pfi. Wilt thou reuengc ? 
 
 N. By Wclktn.and her Star. 
 
 Pift. Withwit,orSteeler 
 
 Hi. With both the humors, 1 .- 
 I will difcufle the humour of this Loue to Ftrtl. 
 
 Pijt. And I to PagtfaM eke vnfold 
 How F*lft*fe (varlet vlr) 
 HisDouc will proue: his gold will hold, 
 And his foft couch defile. 
 
 ffi. My humour fhall not coole : I will incenfe Ford 
 todealewithpoyfon -. I will poflefle him with yallow-. 
 neffe, for the reuolt of mine is dangerous: that is my 
 troe humour. 
 
 Pifl: Thou art the U^^' of Maleewttentt : I fecond 
 thec : trcope on. Exeunt. 
 
 Scasna Quarta. 
 
 Enter 
 
 , What , Iad Rgt>y> I pray thee goe to the Cafe- 
 meni and fee if you can fee my Mafter., Maftcr Docker 
 C/wcomming:ifhedoe(rjith)and finde any body 
 in the houfc ; here will b'e an old abuCng of Gods pati- 
 ence,and the Kings Englilh. 
 SM, lie goe watch, 
 
 Jx Goe,and we'll haue a poflet foi't foone at night, 
 (in faith) at the Utter end of a Sea-coie-fue .- An honeft, 
 willing,kinde fellow,as euer feruant (hall come in houfe 
 v/ithali : and I warrant you, no tcl-tale, nor no breede* 
 bate : his worfi fault is that he is giuen to prayer ; bee is 
 fomethingpeeuift) that way : but no bodyibut ha* his 
 fault: but let that paffe. tettr Simfle. you fay your 
 name is? 
 
 Si. 1: for fault of a better. 
 
 Si. Iforfooth. 
 
 <&. Do'ihc not w care a great round Beard, like a 
 Glouers pairing-knife ? 
 
 Si. No forfooth : he hath but a little wee-fact ; with 
 a little yellow beard : a Cainc colourd Beard. 
 
 Q*. Afoftly-fprighted man,ishe not? 
 
 Si. I forfooth : but he is as tall a man of his hands,as 
 any is betsveene this and his head : he hath fought with 
 a Warrener. 
 
 {?. How fay you : ohj (bould remember him : do'i 
 he not hold vp his head(es it wete?)and ftrut in his gate? 
 
 S,. Ycsindeededo'she. 
 
 ^ Well.heauen fend Amt Page, no worfc fortune: 
 Tell Mafler Parfon E*uu t l will doe what 1 can for your 
 Mafter: -4nf issgoodgirle.andlwifh 
 
 Ru. Out alas .-here comes my Maffer. 
 
 g*. We fhall all be (hent : Run in here,good young 
 man : goe into thjj Cloflet : he will not ftay long .- what 
 l&n Rugbj ? ltbn : what lob I fay t goe /, goe en- 
 quireformyMafler, I doubt he be not well, thac hc 
 comes not home :(aHddnmejdaint t adaunta.f^c. 
 
 C*. Vat is you fing ? I doe not like des-toyes: pray 
 you goe and vetch me in my Cloffcc.vnboyteene verd: 
 a Box.a grene-a-Box : do intend vat I fpcakc? a greenc- 
 a-Box. 
 
 ^M. I forfooth ile fetch ir you / 
 I am ghd hce went not in himfelfe: ifhe bad found the 
 yong man he would haue bin horne-mad. 
 
 Co. Fefiftft^aifystfaitfor cbtnde, It mm vtiate 
 Cattrt kgraad affairer, 
 
 Qu. Is it this Sir? 
 
 C*. Oiff mette If ait mmfocltftjls.ptecfi xtitHi : 
 Vere is dat knaue Rutty 
 
 Kit. Here Sir. 
 
 Ca. You are hb R.*gb, aadyouare lackfRugfy : 
 Come, take-a-your Rapier, and come after my heck to 
 the Court. 
 
 Ru. Tis ready Sir, here in the Porch. 
 
 C a. By my trot : I tarry too long ; od's-roe :ipuajie 
 oublit : dere is fome S imples in my Cloifet, dat I vill not 
 .for thevarldl fhaHleauebehinde. 
 QM. Ay-me,he*ll finde t>e yong man there.at be mad. 
 
 C*. O2>^/f,DM^.-vatisinmCioffet? 
 
 . ,. 
 
 Vilbnie,L3-roone : Rue fy t my Rapier. 
 
 u. Good Mafter be content. 
 
 Ca. Wherefore (hall I be content-a ? 
 u. The yong man is an honeB man. 
 
 Co. What {hall de honeft man do in myCloffet : dcre 
 is no honeft man dat lhall come in my Cloflet. 
 
 tt. I befeech you be not fo fiegmaticke : heare th 
 truth of it. He came of an errand to mee, from Parfon 
 Hugh, 
 
 Ca. Veil. 
 
 Si. 1 forfooth : to defire her to 
 
 ^-.PeaceJ pray you. 
 
 Ca. Peace-a<your tongue : fpeske-a-your Tale. 
 
 Si. To defirethis honeft Gcntlewomanfjout Maid) 
 to fpcake a good word to Miftris /*rw Pate ,for my Ma- 
 fter in the way of Marriage. 
 
 ^ Thi j as all indeede-la: but ile nere putmy finger 
 inthefire.andneedenol. 
 
 Ca. Sirftofifend-ajpu? Rugby, billow mee fome 
 paper : tarry you a ii:te!l-a-whUe. 
 
The Mtny Wues oftftndfw. 
 
 Qw. I am glad be is fo quiet : if he had bin through- 
 ly moued,you Thould haue heard him fo loud,nd fo me- 
 isncholiy : but notwithstanding man, He doe joe your 
 Matter what good I can: and the very yea,& the ne is,| 
 French Do&or my Matter , (I may call him my M after, 
 Iooke you/or Ikeepe his houfc ; and I wa'fh.r ing, brew, 
 bake, fcowse.dreffc meat and drinke.roakr :he beds.and 
 a<K all my felfe.) 
 
 .Simp. 'Til s great charge to come vnder on? bodies 
 hand. 
 
 Qtti. Are you a-uis'd o'dwt? you (hill fiftde it a great 
 charge : end to be p early, and down late: but notwith- 
 ftanding,(to tell you in your eart, 1 wolJ haue no words 
 of it ) my Matter himfelfe it in loue with Miftris Anne 
 T>*gt; butootwithftandirg that I know Am mind,thai's 
 neither heere nor there. 
 
 CMW. You, lack 'Nape : giue- a this Letter to Sir 
 Hugh, by gar it is i fhallenge : I will cut his troat in de 
 Patkc, andl will teach a fcuruy lack-a-napePrieftto 
 meddle, or make : you may be gon : it is nat good 
 you tarry here ; by gar 1 will cut all his two ftone* : by 
 gar. he (hoi! nci haue a ftonc to throw at his dogcc. 
 
 iu. AUs : he fpeakcs but for Ms friend. 
 
 Caita. It is no macter'a ver dit : do not you tcll-a-rne 
 <2at I (hall haue Amu Page for my felfe ? by gar , I vil| 
 killdelack.Prieft : arid I haue appointed name Hoflof 
 de lancer to mfeafure ou: weapon:' by gar,I wil my felfe 
 haue A*n Page. 
 
 Q*i. Sir, the maid louei you , and all (hall bee well : 
 We muft giue folkei leaue to prate : what the good-ier. 
 
 C***. Kitgfy? corns to the Court with me : oy gar, if 
 I baue not Ainu P*gt, I Hiail tame your head out of my 
 dare: follow my heeles s fogfr. 
 
 ci. You (hall haue ^-Fooles head of your owne : 
 No, 1 know At mind for that : neuer a woman in Wind- 
 fir kaowes more of Am minde then I doe , nor can doe 
 more then I doe with her,! shank e heaueo. 
 
 feat on. Who's with in there, hoa ? 
 
 Qi*. Who's there, itroi? Come neere thehoufc 1 
 pray you. 
 
 Fen, How now(good womn)how dofi thou t 
 
 gtti. The better that icpleafes your good Worfhip 
 toaske* 
 
 fen. Whatnewes?how da's pretty Miftris Anatf 
 
 QK*. In truthSir, andflieeli pretty, and honeft, and 
 gentle, and one chat is your fticnd, I can tell you that by 
 the way. I praife beauen for it. 
 
 tm. Shall I doe any good thfekft thou ? fliail 1 not 
 loefesnylttit? 
 
 5?,. Troth Sir, *tofeiblMad*a*i but not- 
 withftandnig ( Maftcr Frs*>) Eebe fworne on a booke 
 <heloue.you : haae not youi Worfljip a wan aboue 
 your eye? 
 
 Ten. Ye$marryn*oel,whatof that? 
 
 g*. Wei, thereby hangs a^ale s good faith/ic it fuch 
 
 tnether Nat ; (but(Idetcft) an honeft maid aseuer 
 
 broke bread: wee had an bowrestalke of that wart } I 
 
 flall neuer laugh out ia that maids company t but (in- 
 
 fH WdTTl (ball ftf her to day : hold, there m- 
 ncy for thcti Ucmn hsa thy voice in my behaife , if 
 thou fesft he before c, cofamead me 
 
 Qui. Ws!il> Ifsiththa: vreewill : And ! will tell 
 your Woriliip mose of the WKt^bennt tine m haue 
 eoofi4aioeaad ef other woos. 
 
 Fen. Well, fare-well, I am in great hafte DOW. 
 
 *. Fare-well to yout Wotthip : truely an hone/* 
 G!eman but A**t loues hiirnnoi : for I know vim 
 minde as well as another do's c out vpon't : what haue I 
 tcr S ot - xit. 
 
 Afius SecttnJuj, Sctzna Trima. 
 
 Emer Mtflrt, Page.UVy/frj, Ford,>*/4/?#r Page, M*ft*r 
 Ford, Piftoil, Nim, (^uickly,Hft,ShaUow. 
 
 M# Page. What, haue fcap'd Loue-leer in che 
 holly -day-time of my beauty , and am I now a fubiecl 
 for them? let fne fee? 
 
 Atkf ni ne reafn whj I bmtjit,fer thtugk Ltutvfe Rea- 
 fmfor bu prtctfa, bee admiti htm *tfvr bit ftmfiul** . 
 you are *ct jong, itaiaareaoif: getetl)ta,tbert % sfa>fathit 
 jo* art merrj, f a ant I . ha t h^ them there', mere ftmfttbie : 
 jo* lueftcke t #ielfo do I : would jt* dtftrt better ftmftikie ? 
 Let itfuffice idee (<JU,flru Page ) at the ttaft if tbt Ltue of 
 Sottldter can fitffice, that I tout tbtt : I iB not fa pitn mte , 
 'tu oot a SoHldm-ltkffbrafe ; but Ify, let* mi: ' 
 mi, thine mi true 
 
 Or axj kinde ef light, itb alt bit might 
 For (bee tof.gbt. Ith* Folfttj*. 
 
 What a Herod of /* is thu ?O wicked,wicked world 
 One that is well-nye worne to peeces with age 
 To (how himfelfe a yong Gallant f What.an vnwaied 
 Behauiour hath thts Flemtfh.drunkatdpickc ("Tvith 
 The Dcuills name) out of my conurfation,that he dare* 
 In this manner afl?.y me ? why, hee hath nqi becne thrice 
 In my Company : what fhoull I fay to him > I was then 
 Frugall of my mirth: ( heauen forgiue mee : ) -why lie 
 Exhibit a Bill in the Parliament for the putting downe 
 of men . how (hall I be reueng'd on him ? for reueng'd I 
 will be ? as fure as his guts are made of pudding*. 
 
 Ai[For<l. Mtjlru Page,ttuft me J was going to your 
 houfe. 
 
 MifPage. And trufi me,I was eommiog to you: you 
 Iooke veiy ill. 
 
 MtLfvrd. Nay, lie cere beleeee thu 5 ! haue to (hew 
 to the contrary. 
 
 tJMif.P*gt. 'Faith but you doe in my minde. 
 
 Mf.Ferd. Well : I doe then : yet I fay , I toUd (hew 
 yoa to the contrary : O Miftris Ptgt, giue mee fonv 
 counfaile. 
 
 Mif.Poee. What's the matter, woman ? 
 
 "Mi. Ftri O weman : if it were nat for one trifling te- 
 fpcir, t could come to fuch honour. 
 
 Ttii.PAgt. Hang the trifle (woman) take the honour 
 what i it .' difpence with trifle! : what U it? 
 
 Mi ford. Ifl would but goe to hell , for an eternal! 
 Koment.or fo: I could be knighted. 
 
 UWi./^. Whatthou lieft ? SuAlictFird ? thefe 
 Knights will hacke.end fo thou (houldft not alter the ar- 
 ticle cf thy Gentry. 
 
 iM.?ertL Wee borne daylight: heere ,read,read : 
 perceiue how I taight bee knighted, ifhaJlthlnke * 
 orfe of fat men , as long as I naue an eye to make diffe- 
 rence of menliking : end yet hee would notfweare . 
 
 praife 
 
44 
 
 The Merry Wives of Wind/or, 
 
 praife womens modeffy: and gauc fuch orderly anfl wel- 
 behaued rcproofc to 1 vncomelinefle, that I would haue 
 fwornc his difpoht ion would hauc gone to the truth of 
 hit wordt : but they doc no more adhere and keep place 
 together. then the hundred Pfalim to (he tune ofGrcen- 
 flecues : What tempeft (I troa) threw thu Whsle,(vmh 
 fo maoy Tuns of oyle in hit belly) a'fhoare it Windfot ? 
 How foall I bee reuenged on him > 1 thinke the beft way 
 were, to eruerinine him with hope, till the wicked fire 
 of luft haue mtlted him in his owne greace : Did you e* 
 uerheare the like' 
 
 Aiif.Ptge, Letter for letter; but that the name of 
 P<tc and Ford differs : to thy great comfort in this my- 
 ftcry of ill opimon^heere's the twyn-brother of thy Let- 
 ter : but let thine inherit firft, forlprmeftmme neuer 
 fhall : 1 warrant he hath a thoufand of thefe Letters. writ 
 with blancke-fpacefor different names (Cure more j: and j 
 thefe are ofthe fecond edition: hee will print them our ! 
 of doubt : for he cares not what hee puts into the prefTe, I 
 when he would put vstwo: 1 had rather be aGiantefTe, 
 and lye vnder Mount Pelw. Well ; I will find you t wen- 
 tie lafciuious Turtles ere one chafte man 
 
 Mtf.Ftrd. Why this is the very fame the very hand: 
 the very words what doth he thinke of vs ' 
 
 "Mif. P*ge Nay I know not : it makes me almofl rea- 
 die to wrangle with mine ownc honeftv : He entertame 
 my felfe like one that I am not acquainted withal) : for 
 furevnlHTcheeknowfomcftrainein mec, that I know 
 not my felft, hee would neuer hiue boorded me in tint 
 fune. 
 
 MhFerd. Boording.call you it ? lie bee fure to keepe 
 himaboue decke 
 
 <JXi.P*t. So will I : if hee come vnder my hatches , 
 He neuer toSea agame : Let's bee reueng'dxm him : let's 
 appoint him a meeting : giue h:m a fhow of comfort in 
 his Suit,and lead him on with a fine b ?.-:ed delay, till hee 
 hath pawn'd his horfes to mine Hofl of the G artet . 
 
 JHf.FonlNay, 1 wil confent to at any villany againft 
 himjthatmaynotfullythechanneflcofourhonefty : oh 
 that my husband faw this Letter : it would giue eternal! 
 foodtohtsiealoufie. 
 
 Mif.Pagt. Why look where he comei; and my good 
 man too : hee's as farre from iealoufic, as 1 am from gi- 
 uinghim caufe, and that (1 hope) u an vnmealurable di- 
 ftance, 
 
 Mtf.Ftrd. You are the happier woman. 
 
 Mi[J>age. Let's confult together againft this greafie 
 Knight : Conic hither. 
 
 Ftrd. Well: I hope, it be not fo 
 
 lift. Hope is a curtail -dog io fome affaires . 
 SirM* affecls thy wife. 
 
 Ftrd, Why fir, my wife is not young. 
 
 Pijt. He wooes both high and low.both rich & poor, 
 both yong and old, one with another (Tort) he loues the 
 Gally-mawfry (Fart) perpend, 
 
 Frrd. Loue my wife ' 
 
 Pifi. With hurt, burning hot tpreucnt : 
 Or goe thou like Sir Afttm he, with 
 Ring-wood at thy heeles :O,od>us is the name. 
 
 Ford. What name Sir? 
 
 Pip. The home 1 fay : farewell : 
 Take heed.haue open eye,for theeues doe foot by night. 
 Take hecd,ere formner comes,or Cuckoo-birdt do nng 
 Away fir Corp oral! fJn 
 BeleeueitC?^)hefpeake fence. 
 
 larL I will be patient :1 will find out this. 
 
 ?VM. Andchii is true:Ilikenot the humor oflying: 
 heahath wronged mee in fome humors : I {hould haue 
 borne the humour'd Letter to her : but 1 haue a fword : 
 and it fhall bite vpon my neceffiue: he loues your wife; 
 There's the fhort and the long: My name is Corporal! 
 Nim : 1 fpeak, and I auouch ; 'tis true : my namt is Nam 
 and f*lftaff loues your wife : adieu, I loue not the hu- 
 mour of bread and cheefe : adieu. 
 
 Ptgt. The humour of it (quoth'a ? ) neere'. a fellow 
 frights Englifh out of his wits. 
 
 Ford. I will feeke out Tulflafit. 
 
 Pagt. I neuer heard fuch a drawling-a/reding rcguc. 
 
 ftrJ.. If I doc finde it : well. 
 
 Pfgt. I will not beleeue fuch a Caitta* , though the 
 Pritft o'thTowne commended him for a true mm. 
 
 Ford. T was a good fenfible fellow : well. 
 
 Mtflerd. How now(fweet Fr*^)why art thou me- 
 lancholy / 
 
 Ford. I melancholy ? 1 am not melancholy : 
 Get you home : goe. 
 
 Mtf.Ffrd. Faith.thou haft fome crochets m thy head, 
 Now: " ----- . 
 
 aoe with you you'll come to dinner 
 (Jeerge t Looke who comes yonder (hee (hall bee our 
 Mcflenger to this paltne Knight. 
 
 ^Mif.Ftrd. Truft me.I thought on her : ft^e'Jl fit it. 
 Mif. P*ft. You are come to fee my daughter Ami ? 
 Iforfooth : and I pray how do's good MiftrdTe 
 
 t. Go IP with y$ and lee: we hzue ?n houres 
 talkewith ycu. 
 
 Page. How now M after Ford? 
 
 Far. You heard what this knaue told me,did you not? 
 
 Pagt. Yes.and you heard what the other told me > 
 . Ftrd. Doe you thinke there is truth m them ? 
 
 7*4jf. Hang emflaucs : 1 doe not thinke the Knight 
 would offer it : But thefe that accufe him in hit inteAt 
 towards our wiues, arc a yoake of his difcarded men: ve. 
 ry rogues, now they be out of feruice. 
 
 Ftrd. Were they his men? 
 
 ?** Marry were they. 
 
 Ford. I like it neuer the beter for that , 
 Do's he lye at the Garter ? 
 
 F*ge. I marry do's he : if hee fhould intend th:i voy- 
 ag? to ward rsiy wife , I would tume her loofe to him ; 
 and what hee gets more of her , then fbarpe words, ! it 
 lye on my he ad. 
 
 Ford Idoenotmifdoubtmywife : biu I would bee 
 loath to curr.s them together : a man may be too confi- 
 dent : I would haue nothing lye on ray head : I cannot 
 be thus Satisfied. 
 
 Pfgt. Looke where my ranung-Hoftofthe Garler 
 comes s there is eyther liquor in his pate, or mony tn hjs 
 purfe , when hee lookcs fo merrily : How now nurte 
 Hoft> 
 
 Hoft. How now Bully-Rooks thou'rt a Gentleman 
 Caueleiro luftice, J fay 
 
 SM. I follow, (mine Hoft) 1 follow Good-eweo, 
 and twenty (good Matter P<gt$ flatter 7^#,w,il you go 
 with vi ? we haue fport in hancf 
 
 Heft Tell him Caaeleiro-IsfiSc* : tell him Bully- 
 Rooke. 
 
 ShaS. Sir, there is a fhy to be foughc . b*swe?r.e Sir 
 H*ft the Welch Prk.%sn<i Cans die French Doctor . 
 
 ftrd. Gocvl 
 
The Mtrry Wituii ofW'tttdfw. 
 
 Ford. Good mine Mod c'th Career: a word with you. 
 
 ffojf. What faift thou, my Bully-Rooks ? 
 
 5i/. Will you goc with vs to behold it? My mttry 
 Hoft hath had the roeafuring of iheir weapons ; and (I 
 th inke) haih appointed them contrary place* : for ( be- 
 keuc mc ) I heare the Paribn U no Icfter : harkc, 1 will 
 tell you what oor fport (hall be. 
 
 Heft. Haft thou no fuit againfl ray Koightfaiy ga*ft- 
 Caaafcire? 
 
 J&4/. None, ! protefl : but fie giue you anottleof 
 burn'dfacke, to giue me recourse to him , and tell him 
 my name it 2rm* : onely for a icit. 
 
 Hfft. My hand, (Bully ; ) thou (halt haue egreffe and 
 regreffe, (raid 1 well?) and thy name (hall be froome. I 
 is 2 merry Knight : will you goe An-heirn ? 
 
 Shot. Haue with you mine Hoft. 
 
 Pagt. 1 haue heard the French-man hath good skill 
 in hit Rapi. 
 
 5W. Tut fir : I could haue told you more : In thefe 
 irnesyou ft and on cliftance: your P(T,$toccado'i,and 
 1 know not what : *ii the heart ( Matter P*gt)'v* heerc, 
 'tishcere : I haut fcene the time, withmy long-fword , I 
 would haue made you fowre tall fellowe* skippeJike 
 Rattes. 
 
 Hf/f. Heerc boye*,heere,heeTc: (hall we wag? 
 
 Paft. Haue with you t I had tathahcare them fcold, 
 then fight. 
 
 ftri Though Vage be a fccure foole , and ftands fo 
 firmely on hit wines frailty ; yet, ] cannot put-off my o- 
 pinion fo eaftly : (he was in his company at t'eges houfe : 
 and what they made there, I know not. Well, I wil looke 
 further into't, and 1 haue a dtfguife, to found Falftaffe \ if 
 1 findc her honeil, 1 loofe not my labor : if Qie be other- 
 wife, 'tis labour well beftowed. ixetaa. 
 
 Sccena Secttnda, 
 
 Ford. 
 
 , Piftoll, Robin, Quickly, Baidoiffe, 
 
 Pal. 1 will not lend thtcs penny. 
 
 /></?. Why then the world'* iwneOyfter, which 1. 
 with fword will open. 
 
 Fal, Note penny : I haue beene content (Sir,) you 
 (hould lay my countenance topawne : I haoe grated yp- 
 on my good friends for three Repreeues foryoa , anc 
 your Coach-fellow 7/Hwjor elfe you had look'd through 
 the grate , like a Geminy of Beboones : I am damn'd in 
 hell, for fwearing to Gentlemen my friends, you wer< 
 good Souldieri, and talWcllowes. And when Miftreffe 
 Brigit loft the handle of her Fan, I took't vpon mine ho- 
 nout thou hadft it not. 
 
 P<^. Didft not thou Oiare ? hadft thou not fifteen* 
 pence? 
 
 T*L Reilon,you roaguc.reafon t chinkft thou He en- 
 danger my fouie, < ? at a word, hang DO mere about 
 met , I am no gibbet for you : gee, a (hon knife, and a 
 throng, to your Mannor of Pick-bach .- goe. you'll not 
 beare a Letter for race you roague ? you (bod vpon your 
 honor : why, (thou vnconfinable bafenefle) it is as much 
 as I can doe to keeps die termes cf my hononor precife : 
 I , I, I my felfe fomedmet, leauing th* fear* of he&ucn on 
 
 the left hand, and hiding mine honor in my neceftity jun 
 raise to shufflle : to hcdge,and to lurch, end yet , you 
 Rogue, will tn-fconce your Mggs 5 your Cat-a-Mouiv 
 talii-lookes, your red-lattice phrales, and your bold, 
 beating-oathes, ynder the (belter of you honor / you 
 will not doe it? you? 
 
 Pifl. 1 doe relent: what would thou mortof man > 
 
 I(!>bin Sir,here' a woman would fpeakewuhyoo> 
 
 Fai. Let her approach. 
 
 i/w/.Giue vour worfhip good morrow, 
 
 FaL Good-morrow, good-wife. 
 
 Q*. Not fo and't plo&your worfhip. 
 
 Fel. Good maid then. 
 
 QM. llebefworne, 
 A* my mother was the firft hourr 1 was borne. 
 
 F<tl. ! doe beleeue the fwearet ; what with me ? 
 
 J5>. Shall I Touch-fafeyourwordxipaword, or 
 ewoi> 
 
 Fal. Two thoufand (faire woman) and He voucn&fe 
 thee the hearing. 
 
 V*. iDereuoneMUtteneftrd;(Sir)Ipray>nie8 
 little neera this waiea : 1 my felfe Uwdl with MDoctor 
 
 fat. Well, on ; Miflt efle Ferd, you fzy. 
 
 Qmi. Yout woifliip faiw very true : I pray your wor- 
 (hip come a little ncem this waits. 
 
 Fat. I warrant tbee , ao-bodie heares : mine owoc 
 people, mine owne peopk. 
 
 Q*t, Are they to r hcaura-bleffe them , and maJte 
 thcmhis Strusncs. 
 
 F*J. Well iMiftreffefon^ what of ber> 
 
 Vm. Why, Sir i(hee's a good-creature; LordJ.ord, 
 your Worfhip's a wanton : well : hcauen forgiue yon , 
 and all ofvi, I pray . 
 
 FJL Miftieffe Ftrd come. Mittrefle Font. 
 
 Qi. Many this is the flicrt, and the long oTit : you 
 haw brought her into fuch a Canaries , as 't is wonder- 
 full : the belt Courriet of them all ( when the Court lay 
 at tfmJfor) could nener han brought her to foe h a Ca- 
 narie : yet there has beene Knighti.and Lordt,and Gen- 
 tlemen, with their Coaches ; I warrant you Coach after 
 Coach.lettet aftet Utter.gift after giMeilingiofwet. 
 ly ; all M uske, and fo ruftling, I warrant you, in filke 
 and golde, and in fueh aDigant termes, and jo fuch wiiw 
 andfugeiof ihebeft, andtbcfaireft, thatwouldhauc 
 wonne, wiy womans heart: and] warrant you, they could 
 neuer get en eye-winke of her : J bad my felfe twentie 
 Aogeh giuen <nc this morning, but 1 defie all Angelf (in 
 any fnch fort, as they fay) but in the way of hooefVy .- and 
 I warrant you, they could ncuei get her f o much at tippc 
 on a cup with the prowdefl of them all, and yet there has 
 beene Earlee: nay .(which is more jPeniiooers, but I 
 warrant you all is one with her. 
 
 Fed. But what fa;es face to mee ? be btie/e my good 
 (hee- Mtreurie. 
 
 Qm. Marry, (he hath reeeiu'd your Letter : for the 
 which (he thankes you a thoufand times taod (he gues 
 you to notifie, thjit her husband will beabfeoce ftoo> bit 
 houfe t betwrene ten and eleuen. 
 
 FaL Ten, and eleuen. 
 
 Qiri, Urorfooth: and then you may come and fee the 
 picture (fhe fayes)that you wot of Maftet Pord her huf- 
 band will be from home; alas, the fweet woman leades 
 an ill life with him : hee's a very icalouf.e.mar. j (he laads 
 avery rrampold life with him, ''good hart.) 
 Pal. Ten, and eleuen. 
 
 Woman 
 
The Merry Wimi ofWtmifor. 
 
 Woman, commend me to her, 1 will not failc her, 
 
 Q*t. Why, you fay well : But 1 haue another tneffen- 
 ger to your worfhip : Mifircfle Puge hath her bcattie 
 commendations to you to : and let mee tell you in your 
 eare.fhce'tasfartuousaciuill modeftwifc, and one (I 
 tell you) that will not miffc you morning nor cucning 
 prayer, as any is \nf?Bidfr t who ere bee the other and 
 fheebsdc me tell your worfhip, that her husband ii fd- 
 dome from home, but fhe hopes there will come a time. 
 1 neuei knew a womtn fhdoate vponaman ; lurelv I 
 thinke you haue charmes.la .- yes in truth. 
 Fa/, Not!, I aflurcthcc; letting the attraction of my 
 good pajts afulc, I haue no other charmc*. 
 
 ut, Blefftng on your heart loi'i 
 
 Fa!. But I pray thee tell me thti has Fords wife, and 
 Pfget wife acquainted each other, how they loue me ? 
 
 gjtt. That were a <eft indeed : they haue not fo little 
 grace I hopc.that were a tncke indeed* ButMiftns/>rf 
 would dei'ue you to fend her ^our lit tie Page ot al Joues: 
 her husband has a maruellousinfedio to the little Page : 
 and truely Maflet Ptg e is an honed man. neuer a wife in 
 W<#rlfladesabetterlife:thcn fhedo's. doewhatfhce 
 will, fay what fhe will, ta ke all, pay all, goe to bed when 
 fhe lift, rife when fhe lift, all ts as fhe will : and truly fhe 
 deferues it ; for if there be a kinde woman in M^sadfar^e 
 is one : you muft fend her your Page,no remedie 
 
 Fat Why, I will 
 
 Q*. Nay, but doe fo then andlookeyou.hecmay 
 come and goe betweene you both : and in any cafe haue 
 a nay-word , that you may know oneanothers minde , 
 and the Boy neucrneedcto vnderftand any thing ; for 
 'm not good that children fhou'.d know any wickednes: 
 oide folkes you know, haue difcretion, as they fay , and 
 know the world. 
 
 Fat. Farethee.well , commend mce to them both : 
 there's my purfe, lamy<xthy debter Boy. go along 
 with this woman, this newcs diftracls me 
 
 Pi/. This Puncke is one of Ctftdt Carriers, 
 Clap on morefaae*,purfue: vp with your fights : 
 Gtue fiie : fhe is my pie, or Ocean whclmc them all. 
 
 Fat. Saift chou fo (old J*ks) go *y waies: Ik make 
 more of thy oldc body then I haue done : will they yet 
 lookc after thcc ? wilt thou after the expence of fo much 
 money.be new a gamer > good Body, 1 thankc thee : let 
 them fay 'tis groflely done , fo it bee faitelydone. no 
 matter 
 
 'Bar. Sir /&,thert's one M after Brootat below would 
 feme fpeakc wuh you.and be acquainted with you ; and 
 hath fern your worfhip a roorninjs draught of Sack e. 
 
 Fat. ffrawiwii his name? 
 
 Bar. 1 Sir. 
 
 fiL Call him in . fuch "Sratanti are welcome to mee, 
 that ore'flowu fuch hcjuoi: ahha.Miftreffe ft*/ and Mi- 
 . hauel encompsfs'dyouPgocto,*^. 
 
 f*l. And you fir would you fpeake with me/ 
 
 ford. I make bold, topreffe, with fo little prcpars- 
 tion vpor. you. 
 
 Fat. You'r welcome, what't your will ?gme vsleauc 
 Drawer, 
 
 Ford. Sir , I am a Gentleman that haue (pent nwch , 
 my name is Brotme. 
 
 Fat. Good Mafler Bnmntji defue more acquaintance 
 
 Ford. Good Sir Ieka t l fte for your*, not to charge 
 you , for I rouft let you vndtrftand, I thinkemy felft in 
 
 better plight for a Lender, then you are th vh)ch hath 
 fomethingemboldned rntto thuVnfealWdinuufior. 
 for they fay, if money goe before , all vai doc lye 
 open. 
 
 FaL Money is a good Souldier (Sir,) and will on, 
 
 Ftrd, Troth, and! haue a bag of money heere rrou. 
 blesme:ifyouwllhelpetobeareit(Sii/(*) take all, 
 or hilfe, for eafing me of the carnage. 
 
 Fat Sir, I know not how I may dcfcrue to beeyovr 
 Portef 
 
 Ford. 1 will tell you fir , ifyouwillgiueme^thehea. 
 ring 
 
 fat. Speake (good Mafter Brow) I fhU be glad co 
 beyourScruantt 
 
 Ford. S.i, I heart you are a SchoUer : (I will be briefr 
 with you) and you haue been a man long knowne to toe, 
 though 1 had neuer fo good means as defirc, to tnakcoy 
 felfe acquainted with you. I fhall difcouer a thing to 
 you, wherein J muft very much lay open mine owne im- 
 pcrfeftion : but (good Sir /aha) at you haue one eye p- 
 on my follies, as you heare them vmoldtd.turne another 
 into iheRegifter of your ownc, that I may paffe with a 
 reproofe the eafier, fith you your felfe know how cafic it 
 is to be fuch an offender. 
 
 Fat. Very well 5ir, proceed. 
 
 Ford. There is a Gentlewoman in thii To wne, her 
 husbands name is Ford. 
 
 Fal. Well Sir 
 
 Ford. 1 haue long lou'd her, and I ptoteft to you, be- 
 Howed much on her : followed her with a doattngob- 
 feruance : Ingrofs'd opportunities to meete her : fcc'd e- 
 uery flight occaf-.on that could but nigardly giue mee 
 fight other :not only bought many preients to ginc her, 
 bu: haue giuen largely to many , to know what fhee 
 would haue giuen : briefly , 1 haue purfu'd her, *s Louc 
 hathpurfucd mee, which hathbeeneon thew>ngofall 
 occasions: but whatfocuer 1 haue merited, cither in my 
 rninde, or in my meanes.meede I am fure I haue receiued 
 none, vnleffe Experience be a lewell, thatl haue pure ha- 
 fed at an infinite rate, and that hath taught mee 10 fay 
 this, 
 
 " Lone Itkf ajhadcvflits^bt*fitl>fta*ct Lout fur futt, 
 that fliei, ami 'fj fag vbai fvrfuei 
 
 Fal. Haue you receiu'd no promifc of fstis faction at 
 her hands? 
 
 Ford. Neuer 
 
 pat. Haue you importun'd her to fuch a purpoic > 
 
 Ford. Neuer 
 
 Fat. Of what quahtie was your loue then? 
 
 Ftrd. Like a fair houfe.built on another nuns ground, 
 fothat I haue loft my edrfice , by rruftaking the place, 
 wherelercfiedit 
 
 Fat. To what purpofehaueyou enfolded this to me^ 
 
 Far. When I haue told you that,I haue loid you all : 
 Some fay,that though fhe appeare honeft to mee, yet in 
 other places fhee enlargeth her mirth fo farrc, that there 
 is fhrewd conftruaion made of her. Now (Sir AAn)here 
 is the heart of try purpofe : you are a gentleman of ex. 
 ccllem breeding , admirable dsfcourfx. of great admit. 
 tance , authentickc in your place and perfon , generally 
 allow d for your many war.Iike, court-like, and learned 
 preparations. 
 
 Fat. OSrr. 
 
 Ford. Bdeeueit, for you know it . there is money, 
 fpend it , fpend it , Ipend more 5 fjxnd all 1 haue, onely 
 
 g.Uf 
 
The Merry WiuefoffTindfor. 
 
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 uates. then fhee deuifes t and what they thinke in their 
 hearts they may effect ; they will breake their hearts but 
 they wilt effect. Heauen bee prau'd for my iealoufie : 
 eleuen o' docke the howre , I will preuent this, deteft 
 my wife, bee reueng'd on Falflagic. and laugh at P*gt, I 
 will about it, better three hour too foonc , then a my- 
 nutc too late ; fie, fie, fie : Cuckold, Cuckold, Cuckold . 
 
 Exit. 
 
 Scena Tertia. 
 
 /wCW, Rugby, Page, Shallow, Stouter, t 
 Rttf. Sir. 
 
 giue me fo much of your time in eachange ot it, as to lay 
 
 an amiable ficge to die honefty of this Ftrdt wife : Tie 
 your Art of wooing ; win her to confcnt to you : If any 
 man may , you may as foonc as any. 
 
 T*l. Would it apply well to the vehemency of your 
 affc&ion that I fhould win what you would <nioy ? Me. 
 thinkes you prefcribe to your felfc very prepofleroufiy. 
 
 Tordt O, vndcrftand my drift : (he dwells fo feeureiy 
 on the excellency ofher honor, that the folly of my foule 
 dares not prcfem it felfe : (hee is too bright to be look'd 
 againft. Now, could I come to her with any detection 
 in my hand ; my defires had infbnre and argument to 
 commend themfelues, I could driue her then from the 
 ward of her purity, her reputation, hermmtage-vow, 
 andathoufandotherher defences, which now are too- 
 ftrongly embattaild againft me : what fay you too't, 
 SUM'*? 
 
 fal. Matter Zfrvwm, I will firft make bold with your 
 money: next, gioemee your hand : and lift, as 1 am a 
 gentleman.you (hall, ifyou will,enioy Ftrdt wife. 
 
 Ftrd. O good Sir. 
 
 Fal. J fay you (hall. 
 
 Ford. Want no money (Sir M)you (hall want none, 
 
 want ncme : I flwll be with her (I may tell you) by her 
 owoe appointment, euen as you came in to me , her affi - 
 ftant,or goe-betweene,partcd from me : I fay I fliall be 
 with her betweene ten and eleuen : for at that time the 
 iealious-rafcally-kntue her husband will be forth : come 
 you to me at night, yea (ha!l know how I fpeed. 
 
 . I am bleR in your acquaintance : do you know 
 
 Fat. Hang him (pooreCuckoldlyknaue) 1 know 
 Mm not: yet 1 wrong him to call him poore : They fay 
 the iealous wiitolly-knaue hath maflcs of money , for 
 the which hii wife feemes to me wcll-fauourd : Lwill vie 
 her as the key of the Cuckoldly-rogues Coffer, 8c thet's 
 myhatueft-home. 
 
 Ftrd. I would you knew Ford, fir, that you might a- 
 uoid him.if you fa\v him. 
 
 Fai. Hang him, mechanicall-fjU-huttcr rogue; I wil 
 ftarc him out of his wits : 1 will awe.him with my cuci- 
 
 Sl! : it (hall hang like aMcteor ore the Cuckolds horns: 
 afier^rawif.thou (halt know, I will predominate o- 
 ucr the pezam, and thou (hlt lye with his wife. Come 
 to me foone at nighr ; Fo?W'sknaue, and I will aggra- 
 vate his ftile : thou (Mafirr Broorne ) (nalt know him for 
 luiaue, and Cuckold. Come tome foonc at nighc. 
 
 Ford. What a damn'd Epicurian-Rafeall is this ? my 
 heart is ready to cracke with impatience: who faiestbis 
 is improuident iealoufie f my wife hath fent to him , the 
 howre i$ fixt, the matches made : would any tsan haue 
 thoghtthij?eethehellofhauingafalfe woman : ny 
 bed jhall be abus'd, my Coffers ranfack'd, my reputati- 
 on gnawne at, and I (hall not onely receiue thiivillanous 
 wrong, but ftand vnder the adoption of abhominable 
 termes, and by him that does mce this wrong : Termes, 
 names : Amtitnon founds well : Luctfer, well '.Tltrbtfm, 
 well : yet th<y ar* Diuels additions,the names of fiends: 
 But Cuckold, Whtoll. Cuckold ? the Diuellhimfclfe 
 harh not fuch a name. Page is an Affe, a fecure Affe ; hee 
 will truft hit wife , hee will not be iealous : I will rather 
 truft a r/rwwgr wWi my butter , Parfoti H*gb the ffe/fh- 
 TDA* with my Cheefe,an 7r^/!>-w4with my Aqua-vitz- 
 botrle,oiatheefeto walke my ambling gelding, then 
 my wife with her felfe. Then (he plots, then (hee rumi- 
 
 R*g. *T is paft the ho wrc(Sir)rhat Sir Hugh promi s'd 
 to meet. 
 
 CWi. By gar, he has faue hit foule.dat he no-come: 
 hee has pray his Piblc well, d he is no-come : by gar 
 (tafk^RKgfy) be i$ dead already, if he be come. 
 
 Rug. Hee u wife Sir ; hte knew your worship would 
 kill him if he came. 
 
 C*. By gar, dc herring ij no dead, foaslvill kill 
 him : take your Rapier, (I*ekt) I vill tell you how I vill 
 kill htm. 
 
 Rug. Alas fir, I cannot fence. 
 
 Cat. Villanie.take your Rapier. 
 
 Rug- Forbeare : heet's company. 
 
 Hojt. 'Bte<Tethee,buliy-Do(3or. 
 
 Shot. 'Saue you V?f. D odor C*i*t. 
 
 Page. Now,goodM'.Doaor. 
 
 Slt. 'Giue you good-morrow, fir. 
 
 Caita. Vtbcallyouone,two,tree,fowrc,comcfor? 
 
 Haft. To fee thee fight,eo fee thee foigne^to fee thec 
 trauerfe, to fee tbce heerc, to fee thee there, to fee thec 
 paflc thy puntto, thy ftock.thy rcucrfe.thy diftancc, thy 
 mom ant:Is he dead,my Ethiopian ?ls he dead,roy Fran- 
 cifco ? haBully? what faies my Efctilofou ? my Galie*?my 
 heart of Elder? ha ? is he dead bully-Stale? is he dead ? 
 
 C*>. By gar , lie is de Coward-lack- Prieft of de vorld: 
 he is not (how his face. 
 
 Ihfr. ThouartaCaftalionking-Vrinall > Httln-of 
 
 Ctti. 1 pray you beare witnelte, that mehaue flay, 
 fixe or feuen. two tTte'howres for him, and hee is no- 
 come. 
 
 Shot. He is the wifcr man (M-Doclo)rhe is a curer of 
 fou!es,andyoua curer of bodies: ifyou (houid fight,you 
 got againftthc haicc of your profcilicns : is it not true, 
 Matter ?,<? 
 
 Page. Rafter Shallow ; you haue your felfc beene a 
 great fighter .though now a man of peace. 
 
 Sbal. Body-kins M. P/f,thoughInowbeold,and 
 of the peace ; if I fee a (word out, my finger itches to 
 make one .-though wee are I uftices, and Doctors, and 
 Churchmen (M.Tage) wte hauc fome fait of out youth 
 in vs, we at e the fons of women (M.Paft.) 
 
 Page. 'Tis true, M'. Sb*Uo. 
 
 Sb*l. It wil be found fo,(M.?^:) M.Doclor O/iu, 
 I am come to fetch you home : I am fworn of the peace: 
 you haue{how'd your felfc wife Phyfician , and Sir 
 /r*^hath(howaehimfclfea wife and patient Church- 
 mad : you muft goe with roe, M.Doilor. 
 
 H#. Par. 
 
TbeMervyiyiuesofWindfor. 
 
 Htfi. Pardon . Gucft-Iufiice; a Mounfeur Mocke- 
 water. 
 
 Cai. Mock-vatct ? Vat \t dat ? 
 
 Hft. Mock-water, incur Englifh tongue, is Valour 
 (Bully.) 
 
 CM. By gar, then I tune at muchMock-vaterts de 
 Englifliman : fcuruy.Iack-dog-Prieft : by gar, mec viii 
 cut hit cares. 
 
 Jfyff. He will Clapper-claw thee tightly(Bu!ly.) 
 
 Cat. Gapper-de-claw?vatisdat? 
 
 Hofi. That is, he will make thce atnendt . 
 
 C*i. By-gar, me doc looks hee (hall clapper-de-claw 
 me, for by-gar, me vill haue it. 
 
 HJt. And I will prouokehim to't, ot let him wag. 
 
 Cat. Metanckyoufor dat. 
 
 H,/. And moreouer , (Bully ) but firft, M'.Ghucft, 
 and M. Page, 8t ecke Caualeito Slender, goe you through 
 the Towne to Frogman. 
 
 Pg*. Sir Hgt is there, is he > 
 
 Heft. He is there, fee what humor he i in : and I will 
 bring the Dodor about by the Fields : will it doe well ? 
 
 wru. Adieu, good M. Doctor. 
 
 Cai. By-gar, me vill kill de Prieft, for he fpeake for a 
 lack-eii-Ape to Jt*ntP*ge. 
 
 Hofi. Let him die: (heath thy impatience : throw cold 
 water on thy Choller : goe about the field* with rote 
 through Protmert,! will bring thee where Mlftris Jisut 
 Pan is, at atarm-houfe a Feafting: and thou (halt wooe 
 heriCride^amc.faidlwell? 
 
 Cat. By-gar, meedancfceyouvordst: by gar I loue 
 you : and I (hall procure *a you de goodGueft : de Eatle, 
 dc Knight, de Lords, de Gendemen,my patient*. 
 
 For the which, I will be thy aduerfary toward 
 
 Exeunt, 
 
 Cai. By-gar, 'tis good : veil &id. 
 
 Heft. Let v wag then. 
 
 Cai. 
 
 MusTertius. 
 
 Enter Eswi f Simfft, P*ge t 
 
 , Slt*dtr t Utf, C*i w> 
 
 Earns. 1 pray you now.goodMafter Slender* feruing. 
 man, and friend Smfle by your name ; which way haue 
 you look'd for Matter CAOH , that calls himfelfc Do^or 
 ofPhificke. 
 
 Sim. ManySir, thepittie-ward, theParke-ward: 
 eueryway : oldc Waifr way , andeuwywiybutthe 
 Towne-way. 
 
 Euan, jmoftfchemendy defire you, you will alfo 
 Jooke that way. 
 
 Sim. I will fir. 
 
 &u. ' Pleffc my foule: how full of Chcllors I am,and 
 nemplin* of miode : I (hall be glad if he haue deceiued 
 roe : how melancholies I am ? I will fcnog his Vrinalla a- 
 boethis knaues coftard,when I haue good oportuniiies 
 x>r the orke : 'Plcffe my foulc : 7efa&>*> Kuiers tsvbafe 
 tUt meladietuBirdtf^t M*kig<tUs; TktrcwiUwclK*!? 
 
 Pediof -Rffit : andatbtHfaHifrtgr&t fifies. Tofrol- 
 'Mcrcieon mee,IhauagreatdifpofiaonHocry. 
 
 Sim. Yonder he is comming, this way ,Sir Hugh. 
 EMM. He's wclcomt 
 
 Heauen profper the right : what weapons is he ? 
 
 Sim. No weapons, Sir: there comes my M after, M'. 
 Sh*IIa* t and another Gentleman j from frtrmere , ocer 
 the Oile, this way. 
 
 *. Pray yougiuemeemy gowne.orelfekeept it 
 in your armes. 
 
 SbuL How no wMafterParfon? good morrow good 
 Sir Hugh keep* a Gamefter from die dice, and a good 
 Swdient from nil booke, and i t is wonderfull. 
 
 Slat. Ah fweet Ame P*gt. 
 
 Page. 'Saue you, good Sir nqh. 
 
 E*. 'Pleffe you from his mercy-fake^ll of yo. 
 
 Sbd. What? the Sword^ind the Word? ' 
 Doeyou ftudy them boih.M'.Pacfon? 
 
 Pg. And y outhfiill ftiU, in your doabletand hofe, 
 this raw-r uma tickc day? 
 
 Sum. There is reafons,andcaufet iorit* 
 
 P age. We are come to you, to doe a good ofiice.M'. 
 Parfon. 
 
 4*. Fery-well : what is It? 
 
 P*gt. Yonder is a moftreuerend Gentleman ; who 
 (Tie-like) hauine receiued wrong by fame pcrfon , is at 
 moft odds with nis owoe grauity and patience,that eucr 
 yon faw. 
 
 Sbal. I have lined fourc-fcore yeeres, and rp ward 1 1 
 neuer heard a man of his place.grauity , and 1 earning, fo 
 wide of his owne refped. 
 
 Eu*a. What is he? 
 
 fjgt. I thinkc you know him : M r . Dodor Caiw the 
 renowned French Phyfician. 
 
 Stun. GotVwill.aadhispafTionofmyhcart: I had 
 as lief you would tell me of a mefTc ofpoiredge. 
 
 Pap. Why? 
 
 EM*. He has no more knowledge in Hikcratti and 
 G*tt*, and hec h a knaue bettdet : a cowardly knaue , as 
 you woulddefirestobeacquaiuted wlthall. 
 
 Ptyt. I wairant y ou,h's the roan fliould fight whh 
 htm. 
 
 Sim. Orweet^w/ > 4|r. 
 
 Sk*l. It appearcs fo by his weapon* .- keepc them a. 
 (under : here comes Doctor Cairn. 
 
 P*gt. N&ygoodM r . Parfon, kecpe in your weapon. 
 
 Skal. So doe you, good M'. Doctor. 
 
 Haft. Difsrmc them, and let them queftlon : let then} 
 keepe their limbs whole,aod hack our English. 
 
 Cxi. } pray you let.a*mee fpeake a word with your 
 eare ; vherefore vill you not raeet-a me ? 
 
 #an. Pray you vfe your patience in good time. 
 
 Cai. By-gar, you are de Coward : de lack dog : lehn 
 Ape. 
 
 e*&. Pray you let vs not be laughing-docks to other 
 mens humors : 1 defirc youin friendfhip, and I will one 
 way or other makeyou amend:! will knog your Vrbal 
 about your knaues Cogs-combe . 
 
 CM. <&*& : lact( fyfrtna* Hrf de Jartttn haue I 
 not ftay for him, to kill him t haue I not at depUce 1 did 
 appoint ? 
 
 EMM. AsIamftCh.4ftianfr.fbule, no w look e you: 
 this is the place appointed , Ik bee tadeertent by mine 
 
 Htfi. Peace, I fay, GcMa aid Qsakfteitb 8c Wtttb, 
 Soule* Curez,and Body-Curer. 
 
The Merry WiwtofWwdJw. 
 
 49 
 
 C*i. I.datisverygood.exceUani. 
 
 Hcfr. Pesce, lfay:hearernineHoftoftheGafter, 
 Am I politicke t Am 1 fubtte ? Am 1 a Machined ? 
 Shall lloofecnyDoclor? No, bee glues roe the Potiont 
 and the Motions. Shall J loofe my Parfon ? ray Pried? 
 my Sir Hugh ? No, hegiuesmethe Ptouerbcs, and the 
 No-verbes. Giuemethy hand (Celefliall) fo Boyesof 
 Art, J haue deceiu'd you bolh . I haue dire&ed you co 
 wrong places : your hearts are mighty, your skmnes are 
 y/hokj and ieebum'd Sack* be the iflue: Come,lay their 
 
 /oj a , 
 
 {words to pawne ; Follow me, Lad of peace, follow.fol- 
 low, follow 
 
 Sfal. Truft me, a mad Hoft : follow Gtmlemen/ol. 
 low. 
 
 Skn. O fweet Anne Pi%t. 
 
 Cos. Ha'dolpetceiue dat? Haue you mke-a-de-fot 
 oFvj,ha,ha? 
 
 EHA. This ts well, he hat made vs hit vlownng-ftog: 
 I defit c you that we may be friends : and let vt krrog out 
 prainn together to be reucngeon this fame fcall-fcur- 
 uy-cogging.f ompamon the Hoft of the Ga'ter 
 
 Cat. By gar, withal! my heart : hepromffe to bring 
 die where is sSme F*?e. by gar hedeceiue IT* too. 
 gtusx. We!5,l will unite his noddlei : pry y ou follow. 
 
 ScenaSecunda. 
 
 . Naykecpeyotr way (little Gallant) you 
 Were wont to be* follower, but now you area Leader: 
 whether had you rachcr lead mine eyes, or eye your ma. 
 Hers heclei ? 
 
 Rl>. \ had rather (forfooth) go before you like a man, 
 then follow him like a dwarfe . (Courtier. 
 
 M.P*-O you are a flattering boy, now J fee you'l be a 
 
 Fwd.Wcll met miftris />*, whether go you 
 
 J)W.Truly Sir, to fee your wife, is fhc at home > 
 
 ftrd.\, and as idle as (he may hang together for want 
 of company. I thioke if your husbands were dead, you 
 two would marry. 
 
 M.P*' Be fare of that, two other husbands. 
 
 Ferd. Where had you this pretty weather-cocke? 
 
 M.PA 1 cannot tell what(the dickens) his name is my 
 husband had him of,whac do you cal your Knights name 
 
 ftf.SirftttfRigfrfr. (firrah? 
 
 fgrd. S\r/ohnFtft*fi. 
 
 W.P<j.Hc,he,I can neuet hit on's name; thereJs fucha 
 league betwccncmy goodman, and he : is your Wif at 
 
 Ford. Indeed (he is. (home indeed 5 
 
 Af.Pa.ty yourleaue fir.I amficketilll fee her. 
 
 Frd*.Has Ptgnny breincs?Hath he any eies .' Hath he 
 any thinking PSurc they fleepe, he hath no vfe of them : 
 why this boy will carrie a letter twentie mile as eafie, as 
 a Canon will (hoot potnt-blankc tweluc fcore : nee pee- 
 ces out his wiu inclination : he gtues her folly motion 
 and advantage: and now (he's going to my wife,8c F*l- 
 ftjfffs boy with her : A man may beare this fhowrc fing 
 tn the winds ; and fal&tffes boy with her : good plots, 
 they are laide, and our reuoltedwiuesthare damnation 
 together. Wtll, I will take him, then corturc my wife, 
 plucke the borrowed vail* of modeftie from the fo-fee- 
 , divulge ,Pjp hlmfelfe fora (ecure and 
 
 wilfuiMff.,andtothrfcviokatrocecdings all my 
 neighbors (hall cry aime. Thcclockegiucsme myQu 
 ancfmy affurance bids me fearch, the I (hzlJ finde Fill 
 /faffe : 1 (hall be rather praifd for this, then mock'd, for 
 it is as poflitme, at theeanb is firme , that falli/^t (S 
 there : I will go. 
 
 uft me.a good knotte ; J hsue good cheere at 
 Some, and I pray you all go with me. 
 
 Skil. I muft excufe my feJfe M> Ford. 
 
 Situ. And (o mufti Sir, 
 We hanc appointed to dine with Miftrit +4#*t, 
 And I would not breake with her for more rnonv 
 Thenllefpeakeof. 
 
 Shul. We hauelmgcr'd about a march berweene Jin 
 P*gt, and my cozen Sltmitr, and thu day wee (hall baue 
 our anfwer. 
 
 Sltn. 1 hope 1 haue your good will Father T>*rt. 
 
 Pig. You haue M Sirnder, I ftand wholly for you, 
 But my w.fc (M' Doaor) is for you altogether. 
 
 fu I bc-gtr, and de Maid loue-a-me . my nur/h- 
 a*Quickly tell me fo mufh. 
 
 Htft. What fay you to yong M' Ftnton f He capers, 
 he dances, he has eies of Vouth : he writes terfes, he 
 fpeakes holliday, he fmels April and May, he wil carry't, 
 he will carry't.'tit in hji buttons, he will carryt. 
 
 Pqt. Not by my confcnt I promife you. The Gentle- 
 manuofnohauing, hcc kept compame with the wilde 
 Prmce.and Pout*,, he M of too high aRcgion,he knows 
 too much : no. hee fhall not knit a knot in his fortunes, 
 with the finger of my fubftance: if he take her. let him 
 take her fimply : the wealth I haue waitson my confent, 
 and my confent goes nor that way. 
 
 Frd. I befcech you heartily, fomeofyougoehomr 
 with me to dinner ibefides your cheere you (hall haue 
 fport, 1 will fhe* you a monHer : M Doftor, you (hal 
 go,fo (hall you M' PMge,nd you Sir Htk, 
 
 Sb*t. Well, fare you well: 
 We (hall haue the freer womg at M r ftget. 
 
 CM. Go home lobn Rugby, I come anon. 
 
 Hft. Farewell my hearts, I will to my honeftKnight 
 F*/ftafe 9 and drinkc Cananc with him. 
 
 ford. I thmke I (hall dnnkein Pipc-wme firft with 
 him, Ilemake him dance. Will you go, Gentlec ? 
 
 Ail. Haue with you, to fee this Monftcr. greum 
 
 Scena Tertia. 
 
 Snttr (JM.Ford. M.Page.St 
 Fvrd,P*g tt Ciu* 
 
 Af.fl.For4. What /fc.,what Robert . 
 yffagr. Quickly.quickly. Is the Buck-basket 
 MifPord. 1 warrant. What,**/ 
 t. Come, corae, come. 
 
 . Hcere.fctitdowne. 
 
 M.P*g.G\w your men the charge,we muft be brlefe. 
 
 UW.ftnU4arrie.ai I told you bcforc(/A & Rabat) 
 be ready here hard-by in theBrew-houfc, 8c when I fo- 
 dainly call you,come forth, and (without any paufe, or 
 ftggcnng)take this basket on your (houldersr done, 
 trudge with it in all haft, and carry it among the Whit* 
 ftcrs in Dotchtt Mcad.and there empty it in the muddic 
 ditch, clofc by the Thames fide. 
 
 M.P*g. You will do a? (direaion. 
 
 M.F*rd. Ihatold t hem ouer and ouec, they lackeno 
 E Be 
 
ThfMtrry W 
 
 M#.P*p.O mifti is Tad what hwieyou done > 
 You'r (hanYi y 'are ouwihro wne, y 'arc vndooe fM Olef . 
 
 Mjerd. WKat'sihemactcT.good miflm Aye? 
 
 M.Pagt. O weladay^i&fard.hauinganhoQeftman 
 to your husband,to giuc him fuch caufc of fufpition. 
 
 M.fvrd. What uufe of fufpition < 
 
 M.Pag:. What caufe of fufpuion ? Out vpoo you i 
 How am I miftooke in you ? 
 
 M.Fard, Why (alai)what's the matter ? 
 
 ~M.fagt. Your husband's camming httber (Woman) 
 with all the Officers in Windfor, to tench for e Genck 
 maq, that he fayes is heere now in the houfe ; by your 
 content to take an ill adusntagc of his abfence /you are 
 vndone. 
 
 Be gone, ind come when you are cull'd. 
 
 M.Pagf. HerCCMKfUutelMto. (with you? 
 
 Mifl.Fmi. How now my Eyas-Musket, what newes 
 Reb.My M.Sit /&> i$ come in at youc baclce do^s 
 
 I reaueft jyour company. 
 M.Ptge.Vou iitle Iack-a-leni,haue you bin trueio vs 
 
 gft t I, He be fworne my Mafter knowes not of yout 
 being heere: and hath chceatned to put me tntocucrla- 
 ftiug liberty, if I tell you of it : for he fvteares he'll turoe 
 me away. 
 
 Mt/f.Pq . Thou rt a good boy: ihis fecrecy of thine 
 (hall be a Tailor to thee.and Auil make thee anew dou- 
 blet and hofe. IlegohidcAW. 
 
 Mi.Fcrd. Do fo t go tell tny Mafler, I am alone t Mi- 
 fh ii Puft, remernber you your H. 
 
 Mtp.PotA werraut thte.if I do net & it, hiiTeroe. 
 
 Miftjerd, Go-too then : we'l fe thif Vnwholfomc 
 humidity.thugrofle-watry Pumpjon; we'll teach him 
 to know Turtle* from I ayes, 
 
 Fa/. Haue I caught thec, my htauenly lewell? Why 
 now let me die,for I hue liu'd long enough ; This is th 
 period of my ambition O thisbk&d boure. 
 
 fel. Miftris rVrf, I cannot eog, I cannot praic(Mift. 
 ftrj) now fliaU ! fin in my will? ; I would thy Husband 
 we dead, He fpeake it before the beft Lord, 1 would 
 rnakethet my Lady. 
 
 M#.F,rd. I yoor Lady Sir lkn ? Alas, I (hould bee a 
 prtufull Lady. 
 
 Fa/. L ibc Court of Franc* (hew me fuch aoother: 
 I fee how thine eye would emulate the Diamond : Thou 
 haftihe right arched-beauty of the brow, that becomes 
 the Ship-tyre, cht Tyre-valiant, or any Tiie of Venetian 
 admittance* 
 
 ^JHl/t.?erd. A pJaine KwcMefe, Sir lobn : 
 My browes become nothing lfe,nor tbat well neither. 
 
 Fat. Thou art* Tyrant to lay fo : thoo wouldfl make 
 an abfoluteCourtier, and the firroe fixture of thy foote, 
 would giue an excellent motion to.thy gate, m a femi- 
 circkdFarihingale. Ifeewhatthou wett ifFoitune thy 
 foe, wic not Nature thy friend: Come, thoucanft not 
 hhkit. 
 
 ^f/.Fnl.Beleette me.theis no fuchthing m me. 
 
 Krf, Whatmademelouethce? L tha perfwade 
 thec. Ther'sfomtthmg extraordinary in thte : Come, I 
 cannot cog, and fay thou art thi and that, like a-roanic 
 of thefe lifping-hauthome buds, that come like women 
 inmene apparrell, and fmdllike. Bucklers-berry in fim- 
 ple time : I cannot, but I lout thee, none but the* ; and 
 thoudcftru'B'it. 
 
 M.F*rd.Do no betray me fir.l fear you loue M.P^. 
 
 Fal. Thou m.ghtft as well fay, I louc to walke by the 
 Counter- gtte, which is as haceiull to nw, as the reck* of 
 aLime-k.ll. 
 
 WfFard. Well , heauen Imowe* how I loue you. 
 And you (hall one day findc it. 
 
 pal. -Kep in thet mrode, He deferue it. 
 
 tiiR fcrd. Nay, 1 mufttell you,foyoudo; 
 Or dte I could not be in that minde. 
 
 jeoKMyflris fw<*\Miflris fardi heere's MiftiisP^*M 
 he doore.fweating, and blowing and bokhigwildcly, 
 and would needa fpeake with you preftntly. 
 
 f^.She (hall notfcemc, I will enfconce m behindc 
 the Anas. 
 
 ytf.fW.Pray you do fo, (he'savtry latling woman. 
 Whats the matter? How now? 
 
 M.Pa & e. Pray heauen it be not fo. that yeuhaue fiuh 
 a man heere: but 'tis moft certaine yoor husband's com- 
 ming, with halfc Windfor at bis heeles, to ferch Toe fueh 
 a one. I come before to cell you: If you know your fclfe 
 clecre, why I am glad of it : but if you haue a friend here, 
 conuey.conueyhimoot. Be not amaz'd, call all your 
 fenfei to you, defend your teputation, or bid ranwell to 
 your good life for euct. 
 
 MJ'ord. What ihall 1 do ? There is a Gendeman my 
 deere friend : and I fewe not mine ewne frame fo much, 
 as his peril!. I had rather thcrra tSoufand pound he were 
 out of the houfe. 
 
 M,P*gt. For Aiame, never fland (you had rather, and 
 you had rather:) your biwband'i beere at hand.bethmke 
 you of fome conuryancc : in thehoufcyott cannot hide 
 him. Oh, bow b uc you dcceiu'd me r Loake, hecre is a 
 faiiket, if be br of any reafonable ftature, he may creepc 
 inheenj, snd throw fowlelinnen vpon him,aj if it wrrc 
 going to bucking : Or it is whitipg lime , (end him by 
 your two men to Drfrcfot.Meade. 
 Ttt.FerJ[. He's too big to go in there : what (haH I do ? 
 
 Fal. Let me fre't, let me fec'c, O let roc fce't : 
 Ik in. He in : Follow your friends counfdl, Ik in. 
 
 in.Pagt. What Sir Iota fa/tajf, ? A tbeie your Let. 
 ters. Knight? 
 
 Fal. I loue thee, he Ipe mee away : lae creeps in 
 heve : ile neuer 
 
 TA.Page. Helpeto cower y;ourma(rer (Boy: ) Call 
 four men (Mift.fW.) You diflembling Knighc. 
 
 ALFard. What /*,^rr, /jm ; Go.take vp theft 
 cloathcs heere.quickly i Wher's the Cowlc-ftaffett-ook 
 how you drumble r Cny them to the Landrrflc in Dau 
 ch mead : quickly, come. 
 
 Font. 'Pray you come n tre:if I fufpec^ without caufe, 
 Why then make fport at me, then let me be your left, 
 I dcferue it : How now/ Whether beare you this? 
 
 Str. To the Landreffc for footh ? 
 
 M.fard. Why, what haue you to doe whether, they 
 beare it? You were beft meddle with but k-wafh'mg. 
 
 fW. Buck#l would 1 could wafh my felfe of yBuckr 
 Bucke, bucke, bucke, I burke 1 1 warrant you Bucke, 
 And of the feafon too ; it (hall appeare. 
 Gentlemen, 1 haue dream'd tonight, lie tell you my 
 dreame : heere, here, he ere bee my keyes, afcend my 
 Chambers, fearcb, feeke, fiodc out: He warrant wcc*lc 
 vnkenneU the Fox. Let me flop this way fufl : fo jiow 
 rncape. 
 
 tafe. Good matter Fari^ be contented: 
 You wrong your feJfe too much. 
 
 Ford. True (mafjerP^vp Gentlemen. 
 You (hall fee fport anon: 
 
 Follow 
 
< Tbe Mtrry Mues ofWindfor. 
 
 Follow me Gentlemen. 
 
 . This is fery fanta/ticall humors and iealoufies. 
 
 C*tw, By gar, 'tis no-the falbicffl of France : 
 It is not icaious in France. 
 
 Pttft. Nsy follow him (Gentlemen) fee the yflue of 
 hisfczrch. 
 
 Jdift.Ptgtl* there not a double excellency in this ? 
 
 /-/(/?. Furd, I know not which pleafes me better. 
 That my husband is deceiued,or Sir lab* 
 
 M$,P*gt. What a csking was hec in , when your 
 husband askt who was in the basket? 
 
 Afifl.Ford. lamhalfeaffraidhewill haue neede of 
 wafhing : fo throwing htm into the water, wili doc him 
 $ benefit. 
 
 7Htfl.Pt.ge. Hang him di/honeA rafcall : I would all 
 of the fame ftraine. were in the fame diftreffc. 
 
 Mift.Ftrd. I thmke my husband hath fome fpeeiall 
 fufpition o(Fa/JI*jft being heert : for 1 neoet faw him fo 
 grofle in hit icaloufte till now 
 
 Mifl.Vzge, I will lay a plot to try that, and wee will 
 yet haue more tnckes with Falft*ff*':&* diflolule difwfc 
 will fcarfeobey this medicine. 
 
 M,(Pord Shalt we fend tratfoclifhton Caiion.Mift. 
 Qatc^f to him, and cxcufe hti throwing into the water, 
 and giuc him another hope , to betray him to another 
 punifltment > 
 
 MSiJags. We will do it : let him be fent for to mor- 
 row eight a clocke to haue amends. 
 
 ford. I cannot findehim: may be the knaue brgjj'd 
 of that he could not compafTe. 
 
 Mtf.Pegg. Heard you that? 
 
 Mif.Ferd. You vie me wcll,M. /W? Do you ? 
 
 ForrL J.I.dofo, 
 
 UU. rerd, Heauen make you better then your thoghts 
 
 Ford. fimen. 
 
 <JW<P*ge.\ou do your fclfe mighty wtong(M.FrJ) 
 
 /Vf. l,I:Imuftbeaieit. 
 
 . If there be any body mthehoufe,& inthechm- 
 bcrs.andin thecoffats.andmtheprefles : htaucn for- 
 giue my fins at the day of iudgcment 
 
 CAHU. Be gar, nor Itoo . there is no-bodies 
 
 Page Fy/y.M'.ffM.are you not afham'd f What fpi- 
 ril.what diuell fuggefl* this imagination > 1 wold not ha 
 your diflcmpcr in this kind,for y welthofw/e^rc*^/*. 
 
 Ford.'Tit my fault (MJVrr)lfutfrr for it. 
 
 E**i. Youfufferforapadconrcience: your wife it 
 as honeft a o'mans, as I will defires among fiue thou. 
 fand.and fiue hundrzd too. 
 
 CM. By gar, I fee 'tis anhoneft woman. 
 
 F ord. Well, 1 promifd you a dinnertcome ,come,walk 
 in the Parke,! pray you pardon me: I wil hereafter make 
 knownetoyou why I haue done this. Come wife.come 
 Mu/Vgr,! pray you pirdon mc.Pray hartly pardon me. 
 
 P*gt. Let's go in Gemleascn,but(trufi me)we*l mock 
 him : I doe tmitte you to morrow morning to my houfe 
 to breakfsft: after we'll a Birding together, lhaue a fine 
 Hawke forthebufh. Shall it be fo. 
 
 Ford. Any thing. 
 
 JEn.Ifihercisone.Ifhall make two in the Compante 
 
 Cxlf there be one, or two.I fhail make-a-theturd. 
 
 ford. Pray you go, M. fagt. 
 
 4.I pray you now remembrance ;o morrow on the 
 lowfie knaue. mine Hod 
 
 Cw. Dae is good by gar, withall my heart. 
 
 QM. Alowheknaue.tohauc his gibes, anJ his moc- 
 keries, xr*r. 
 
 Sccsna Quarts 
 
 E*ttr Fetito*, *Amu t P*ge, Shallow, Slmdtr, 
 
 Ft*t I fee I cannot get thy Fathers loue, 
 Therefore no more turnc me to him (fwcet Nan.) 
 
 t^taae. Alas, how then .' 
 
 Fn. Whythoumuftbcthyfrife. 
 He doth obiec*, I am too great ofbirth, 
 And that my ftate being gall'd with my expence, 
 I fceke to healc it onely by his wealth. 
 Befidcs thefe, other barres he layes before me , 
 My Riots paft , my wildc Societies, 
 And tels me 'us a thing impo(Ttb!e 
 I fhould loue the*, but as a property. 
 
 An. May be he tels you true 
 FrnNo, heauen fo fpeed me in my time to com*, 
 Albeit I will confelTe, thy Fathers weaJth 
 Was the firft motiue that I woo'd thee (**?.) 
 Yei wooing thee, I found thee of more valew 
 Then flampes in Gold, or fummes in fealsd bagges , 
 And 'tii the very riches of thy feife, 
 That now I aymeat. 
 
 X Gentle M.Featea, 
 Y Teekemy Fathers loue, ftill feeke it fit, 
 If opportunity and humblefl fuite 
 Cannot auaine it, why then harke you hither. 
 
 Sk*l. Breake their ulke MiftrisJ^wr^, 
 My Kinfman (hall fpeake for himfelfe. ' 
 Sit*. He make a fhafi or a bolt on't^d, tit but ventu- 
 Sbjf. Be not difmaid. (ring. 
 
 Sit*. No.ftwfnafinotdifmaymer 
 I care not for that, but that I am affcard. 
 SJ?fcH,k yeW.Steudtr would fpeak a word with yon 
 A*. I come to him. This is my Fathers choice: 
 O what a world of vilde ill-fauour'd faults 
 Look cs handfomem three hundred pounds a yeere? 
 
 <jl*i. And how do's good Matter fVmm? 
 Pray you a word with you. 
 
 5W. Shee't comming ; to her Cor: 
 O boy, thou hadft a father. 
 
 Situ. I had a fathcrf AT^)my vncle can tel you good 
 ttfts ofhim : pray you Vncle.celMUt . Ami the icft how 
 my FatherftolctwoGcefeoutofaPen.good Vnckle. 
 
 Shtt. Miftris jtnne t my Coaen loucs you. 
 
 Sicn. I that I do, as well as I loue any woman in Glo- 
 ceftcrfhire. 
 
 Shul. He will maintune you like a Gentlewoman. 
 
 Sit*. I that ! will, come cut and long-uilc, vndcr the 
 degree of a Squire. 
 
 Sh*l. He will make you a hundred aod fiftie pounds 
 ioynture. 
 
 A**. Good Maifter ,?r let him woo for him- 
 felfc. 
 
 Sbat. Mame I chsnke you for it : 1 thanke you for 
 that good comfort : <hc cals you (Coz) lleleaoe you. 
 
 Sit*. Now good Miftris *ta*e. 
 
 Aunt. What is your will ? 
 
 Sit*. My will? Odd's-hart-lingf, *h?t' a prettSc 
 ieftindeede: I ne're made my Will ye; (Iibeske Hea- 
 ucnt) lamnotfuch a fickely aeature, 1 giueilssaca 
 ptaife. 
 
 E a A*. 
 
The Merry laities o/ Wmdfar. 
 
 jinne. I mcane (M.S/ir)what wold you with me? 
 
 Slen. Truely, for mine OWRC part, J would little or 
 nothing with you : your father and my vncle haih made 
 motion* : if it be my lucke,fo 5 it not, happy man bee his- 
 dole, they can teli you how things go,bctccr then I can: 
 you may askc your father, hewhecomei. 
 
 Page. Now M 1 Slender ; Lone him daughter Arms. 
 Why how now? What does Mf Fenttr here i 
 You wrong me Sir.thus ftill to haunt my houfc; 
 I told you Sit, my daughter ie difpofd of. 
 
 Fen. Kay M' Page, be not impatient 
 
 Mttt.P*&. GoodM.;Pff*.coroenoitoiny child. 
 
 Page, She is no match for you. 
 
 Fen. Sir, willy ouhtgre me? 
 
 Page. No,goodM,w<w. 
 Come M.StaB*r.ComebtmeSloi<ler.<n j 
 Knowing my minde,you wrong me(M. Fe*t*>.) 
 
 >*i. Speake to Miftris Tage. 
 
 F. Good Mift. Page fa that I loue your daughter 
 In fach a righteous faQiion as I do, 
 Perfbrce,againft all checkes,rebukes,*nd manners, 
 I muft aduance the colours o/my loue, 
 .And not retire. Let me haue your good will 
 
 An. Good mother, do not marry me to yond foele. 
 
 Mift.P*gt. I mean* it not, I feskc you a better hf- 
 bnd. 
 
 $W. That's myrnaAr,M.Do^or. 
 
 'ts&.Aht 1 had rather be fet quick ?th earth, 
 And bowlUto death with Turnips. 
 
 <JH$.P*ge. Come, trouble not yoet felfe goodM. 
 Ftnttn. 1 will not be you r friend, nor enemy : 
 My daughter will 1 queftionhow (helsuesyou, 
 And as 1 finde her, fo am I afefted . 
 Till then, farewell Sir, (he muff needs go in, 
 Her father will be angry. 
 
 fta. Farewell gentle Miftris : farewell Nar~ 
 
 3*i. This is my doingnow : Nay, faidel, will you 
 caftawayyourchildeonaFoole,andaPbyfttian: 
 Looke on M. Feists*, this is my doing. 
 
 Ffii. I thanke thee : and I pray thee ante to night, 
 Giue my fweet2V<w this. Ring: there's forthypaincs. 
 
 gh Now heauen fend chee good fortune, a kinds; 
 heart he hath : a woman would run through fire & wa- 
 ter for fuch a kinde heart. But yet,I would my Maifter 
 "had Miftris 4nnt, or 1 would M-Siender had her: or (in 
 Tooth) I would M. Fentor. had her ; I will do what I can 
 for them all three, for fol hzue promifd, and Ik bee as 
 good as my word, but fpecioufly for M. Fe*teti. Well, I 
 muft of another ef rand to Sir I A* FalHaffe from ray two 
 MiftreOes : vitoat a beaft am I to Gaeke it- Exeunt 
 
 Scena Quinta. 
 
 Eater 
 
 'Bar. 
 
 F*l. Go, fetch me a quart of Szcke.put a toS in'c. 
 Hauellio'dto be carried in a Basket like a barrow of 
 butchers Offall ? and to be thiowne b thsTharowfWei, 
 iflbefem'd fuch anothet tricke, He haue raybrsincs 
 'tane out and butterM,' and giue them to a dogge for a 
 New-yeares gift.. The rogues (lighted me into the riuer 
 with as little remorfe, 85 they wonldhaue drown'dea 
 
 blinde bitches Poppies, fifteen* j'th litter; and you m*y 
 know by my file, that I haoe a kinde of alacrity in fink- 
 ing : ifthebottome wer as dcepe as hell, I (hold down. 
 J had betne drown'd, bm :Kat the fhore was (heluy and 
 ihallow : a death thai 1 abhorre : tor the water fwelles a 
 man; and what a thing fhouldl haucbeene, when 1 
 had beene fwei'd ? 1 ftioulo haue betne a Mountame of 
 
 Bar. Here's M.g*u% Sir to fpeske with yon. 
 
 F/.Come,lmepourein fomeSack to the Thames 
 water : for my bellies a> cold as if I had fwallow'd foo w- 
 t>als, for pilles to coole the reines. Call her in. 
 
 Bar. Come in woman. 
 
 Q*i. By yow leaue : I cry you mercy f 
 Giue your worlhip good morrow. 
 
 fal. Takeaway thefe Challices : 
 Go, brew me a potcie of Sacke finely. 
 ,-B*rd. WithEgges^ir? 
 
 ' Fd. Simple of it felfe : He no Pullet-Sperfme in my 
 brewage. How now? 
 
 jSJw. Marry Sir,! come to your worfhip from M.FertL 
 
 Fa/. M$. forjf I haue had Ford enough;! was thrown 
 inco the Ford ; I haue my belly full of Ford. 
 
 Qw, Alas Jhe day, (good-rtcart) that was not her 
 fault : (he do's fo take on with her men ; they miftooke 
 their ere&ion. (promife. 
 
 IW. So did I tnine,to build vpon a foolifh Woman j 
 
 gnt.. Well, (he laments Sir for it, tha: it would yern 
 your heart to fee it : her husband goes this rooming a 
 biiding;fhedef:res you ones mere to cometoher, be* 
 tweene.etght and nine : I mnft cany her word quickefy, 
 fne'l! make you amends I warrant you. 
 
 Fat. Well, I will vifu her, tell her fo : and bidde her 
 chinks what a-our: is : Let her confidcr his ftailety, and 
 then iudge of my merit. 
 
 %. I will tell her. 
 
 Fal. Dofo. Betweene nine and ten faiftthoo? 
 
 <2gi. Eight and nine Sir. 
 
 Fal. Well,begone:Iv7iUnotmhTeher. 
 
 Qui. Peace be with you Sir. 
 
 Fal. I meruatlc 1 heare not of M' Bnmt : he fens me 
 word to ftay within : I like his money well. 
 Ob, heere becomes. 
 
 FtnL BlefleyouSir. 
 
 Fal. Now M. Ttrttoit, you cometolcnow 
 What hath paft be.tweene me, and Ferdt wife. 
 
 Ford. That Indeed (Sir AA)js my bufinefle. 
 
 Fal, M.Broame I will not lye to you, 
 I was at her houfe the houre (he appointed me. 
 
 F*rJ.AndfpedyeSU? 
 
 Fal. very ill-fauouredly M. BreotBt. 
 
 Ford. How To (ir,dTid (he change her determination ? 
 e peaking Cornuto her huf- 
 
 band(M.rMW)dweUing in a continual larum of Lelou- 
 fie, corns me in the infant of our encounter ,after we had 
 etnbraft,kift,protefted > of(*s it were)fpoke the prologue 
 of oar Ccmedy i and at his hee!es,a rabble of his compai 
 nions.thither prouoked and mitigated by his difiemper, 
 and(fo?footh)to ferch his houfe for his wiucs Loue. 
 
 Fm-'d. What; While you were there? 
 
 Fal. While I was there. 
 
 Far. And did he fearch for yeD,& could not find you> 
 
 F*l. You fliallhearc. As good lucke would haue it, 
 comes in one Mft. Page, giiscsintelligenceof fardt ap- 
 proch : and in her inuencion, and fards v*j-jet > diftra5ton, 
 they conucy'd me into abucke basket. 
 
The Mtrry WtuerofW'mdfw . 
 
 1W. ABiftrk-basket? 
 
 Fal Yes:aBuck-basVet ram'd mee in with foulc 
 Shifts and Smockes, Socks, t'oulc Stockings, greafie 
 Nipkms, that (Matter roomt) there was the rankcft 
 compound of viliaiious fmcll, tliat eucr offended no- 
 ftrill. 
 
 ford. And how long lay you there? 
 
 Fat. Nay, you fhall heare (M after Broome) what 1 
 haoc fufferd, to bring this woman to euill, for your 
 good: Beirtg thus ctam'd in the Basket, a couple of 
 fWjknaues, hit Hiades, were cald forth by their Mi- 
 ftris, to carry rore n the name of foule Cloathcs to 
 Tyatchct-ltmt : theytookc me on their (boulders : met 
 the. iealou* knauc their Matter in the door? ; who 
 ask'dthem once or twice what they had in ihcir Baf- 
 ket? I quak'd for feaie leaft the Lunatiquc Knaue 
 would haue fearch'd it : but Fate (ordaining he fhould 
 be a Cuckold) held his hand : well, on went hee; for 
 a fearch , and away went 1 for foule Cloathcs : But 
 maYke the fcquell (Matter Broome] \ fuffered the pangs 
 of three feuerall deaths : Firft, an intollerable fright, 
 to be daefted with a iealious rotten Bell-weather: 
 Nex2 to be compafs'd like a good Bilbo in the circum- 
 fereneeofaPcclre, hilt to point, heete to head. And 
 thcntobeftoptin like a ftrong diftillatioo with ftink- 
 ing Cloathes, thai fretted in their owne ereafe: 
 thirrke of that, a man of my Kidney; thinkeof that, 
 that am as fubieQ toheate as butter; a man of conti- 
 nual! dido lotion, and thaw: it was a miracle to fcape 
 fuffocation. And in the height of this Bath (when I 
 was more then halfc ftew'd in greafc (like a Dutch- 
 di(h) to be throwne into the Thames, and 
 coold, glowing-hot, in that fergc like a Horfc- 
 fhoo; ihiakeof that ; hiffing hot : thinke of that(M after 
 Broome.) 
 
 ford. In good fadnefle Str,I am forry,that for my fake 
 you haue fufferd all this. 
 
 My fuite then is dcfperate : You'll vndcnakc her no 
 more? 
 
 Fal. Maflcr Broomt : I will be throwne into Etna. 
 aslhaae beene into Thames, etc 1 will leaue her thus; 
 her Husband is this morning gone a Bitding : I 
 haue receiued from her another ambaflfic of mee- 
 ting ; 'cwint eight and nine is the houre ( Matter 
 Srtcme.) 
 
 ford. Tis paft eight already Sir. 
 
 Fal. Is it? I will then adoVeflc mee to my appoint- 
 ment : Cometomeeat your comienient leifiue, and 
 you Chali knew how 1 fpeedc : and the conclusion 
 fhall be crowned with your enjoying her: adiew: you 
 (hall haue her (Matter Brcarxt) Matter Brceme, you (hall 
 cuckold Ford. 
 
 Ford. Hum: ha? Is this a vifion ? Is this a dreamer* 
 doe I fleepe ? Matter Ford awake, awake Matter Ford : 
 ther's a hole made in your bcft coate (Matter ford$ih\* 
 'tis to be married; this 'tis to haue Lynnen, and Buck, 
 baskets : Well, 1 will proclaime my feife what I am : 
 I will now take the L eacher : hee is at my houfe : hec 
 cannot fcape me : 'tis impoflible hee fhould: hee can. 
 not creepe into a halfc -penny putfe, nor into a Pepper - 
 Boxe: But U-alUhe Diuell that guides him, fliould 
 aide him , I will fearch impoflible places though 
 what I am, I cannot auoide; yet to be what I would 
 not, fhall not make me tame: If I haue homes, to make 
 one mad, let the prouerbe goe with me, Hebe horne- 
 oiad. Sxcunt 
 
 Quartus. Scwna Tnma. 
 
 Eater Mt i.U. 
 
 Mifl.Pag. Is he at M.ferds already tlu'nk'tt thou ? 
 . **. Sure he is by this; or will be prefently ; but 
 truclyhcis very courag.out mad, about his throwing 
 into the water. Miftris Ford defires you to come fo- 
 damely. 
 
 Mtjt.rag. Hebe with her by and by: He but brino 
 my yong-man here to Schoole ; looke where his Matter 
 comes ; 'tis a playing day 1 fee : how now Sir Hugh, no 
 Schoole to day? 
 
 En*. No:Mafter Slender is let the Boycs leaue to play 
 
 Qiti 'BlelTing of his heart. 
 
 MijtPag. Sir H h.my husband faies my fonne pro- 
 fits nothing in the world at his Booke : ) pray you sske 
 him fome queflions in his Accidence. 
 
 Ea. Come hither William-, hold vp your head;come. 
 
 Mift.Tag. Come-on Sirha; hold vp' your head; an. 
 fwere your Matter, be not afraid. 
 
 M. tVi/Ham ,how many Numbers is inNowrtes ? ' 
 
 mil, TWO. 
 
 gui. Truely, I thought there had bin one Number 
 more.becaufc they fay od's-Nownes. 
 
 EM. Peace.your catlings. Whit ii (F ' *trt}ur,tiam f 
 
 Will. Pulclxr. 
 
 u. Powlcatt? there are fairet things thenPowkats, 
 fure. 
 
 **, Vouare a very fimplicity o'man: I pray you 
 peace. What is (Lafu) rill, m ? 
 
 Wilt. A Stone. 
 
 Eaa. And what is a Stone 
 
 Will. APceble. 
 
 EM. No ; it is Ltpis : J pray you remember in your 
 praine. 
 
 ffVtf. Lapis. 
 
 EM. That is a good mll>Am; what is he(JPVibM)thac 
 do'i lend Articles. 
 
 MS. Articles are borrowed of the Pronoune ; and be 
 thus declined. Singu!aritereiin*titn>htc h*c,boc. 
 
 F.tta. NommM'tno big &ag,ki>g : [iray you marke : gent- 
 line hHitu : Well . whai is your Acc fai 'iue -cafe ? 
 
 Will, siccufawtohinc. 
 
 *. I pray you haue your remembrance (childe) Ac- 
 eufatoao bm^kang.kog. 
 
 Q*. Hang-hog, is latten for Bacon, I warrant you. 
 
 f*. Leaue your prables (o'man) What ii t 
 
 itt. O t f r octttim>O. 
 
 Qu^ And that's a good roote. 
 
 fua. O'man.forbeare. 
 
 Mtft.Pag. Peace. 
 
 Entc. What is your GtintiMtcaftflur nil (William)) 
 
 Will. Genitiutcafe} 
 
 E*. \. 
 
 WM. GenitHitharam^amm.liaram. 
 
 Qu. ' Vengeance ofGinyes cafe; fie oo her, neuer 
 name her(childe) if (he be a whore. 
 
 <*. For (hame o'man. 
 
 a. You doc ill to t*ach the chi!Je fuch words : hee 
 teaches him to hie, and to hac ; which they'll doe fafl 
 enough of themfeluts. and tatzUhsrum; fie vpon you. 
 E j f*4. Oman 
 
The Merry Ifiuei oj Wndfir. 
 
 O'man, art thou Lunatics ? Haft thou no vn- 
 gsfor thy Cafes, 8c the Cumbers of the Gen- 
 ders? Thou art as foolifh Ctuiflian creatures, as I would 
 dcfircs. 
 
 t^ti.Pagi. Pre'thce bold tliy peace. 
 
 Su. Shew roe now (ivv#<)fome declenfioni of your 
 pionouncs. 
 
 ITiti. Forfooth, I hiue forgot. 
 
 Eu. \nt^ui t qtie t tiHi>d \ if you forget your Qulei t 
 your *M7,and your Qudi-you rnuft be preeches : Goe 
 your vyaies and play, go. 
 
 M.p.g.HeisabetterfchollerthenI thoXighthe was. 
 
 . He is a good fprag.memoryiFjreWKl Mit.P^t. 
 
 Mif.Pagt. Adieu good Sit Hugh: 
 Get you home boy, Come we flay too Jong. Extant. 
 
 Scena Sfcunda. 
 
 * Mifl.Fvd, M$. P^e, 
 
 Fat. Mi. Ftrd, Your forrow hath eaten vp my fuffe- 
 t jncc; I feeyqu are obfcquious in your loue, and I pro- 
 fcflerequitatl.toahairesbredth, notonely Mift. *Fard t 
 in the firople office of ioue, but in all the accuftrement, 
 complement, and ceremony of it : But are you fure of 
 your husband now? 
 
 Mf.Ferd. Hee's a birding(fweet Sir /*.) 
 
 Mif-Pigf. Whathoa.goflip Ford : what hoa, 
 
 Ulftf.Ford. Step into th' chamber, Sir M*. 
 
 Mif. fagt- How now (fwcetc heart) whofe at home 
 bcfuks your felfe ? 
 
 M'fFord Why none but mine owne people. 
 
 MiCP<a<!> Indeed? 
 
 Mif.Ford. No certainly :Spcake louder. 
 
 Mt/t. / > 4.Truly,lam fo glad you haue no body here. 
 
 UK^.Ffnf. Why? 
 
 Mifpagt. Why womatv, your husband um hit olde 
 lines againe : he fo takes on yonder With my hu*band,fo 
 railes agairtft all married rnankinde ; fo curfts all Euet 
 daunhters.of what complexion foeuer jandfo buflfettes 
 himfelfe on the for-h^ad: crying petrre-out, oeere-out, 
 ihatanymadnefle I eueryet bchcW.feem'd but tamc- 
 neffe, ciuility, and patience to this his diftemper he is in 
 now : I am glad the fat Kn'ight is not heere. 
 VVhy.do'ihetalkeofhim? 
 
 . 
 
 Mtft P*rt. Ofnone but him.and fweares he was ca- 
 ried out the! aft time heefearch'd for him, in a Basket: 
 Protefts to my husband he it now heere, Ci hath dra wrse 
 him and the refl of their eompany from their fport, to 
 make another experiment ofhisfufpition: But I am glad 
 the Knight is not here 5 now he frail fee his ownc too, 
 leric. 
 
 Mifl.Frd. How neere ia he Mirtris Pigtt 
 
 Mtft.f'g Hard by,at ftrcct end ; he wtl be here anon. 
 
 Afifl.Ferd. I am vndone,the Knight is heere. 
 
 M$3>*e t Why then you are vttetly fham'd.fk hee'a 
 but a dead man. What a woman are you ? Away with 
 him away with him : Better {hame,then munher. 
 
 Mif.Ftrd. Which way frouldhe go?How (hould J 
 befiow him ? Shall I put him into the basket again*?. 
 
 F*l. No, He come no more rth Basket; 
 May I not go out ere he come t 
 
 _...,... _ 4 j. Alas : Are? of M r . fW/%rothers warch 
 the doore with Piftols, that none (hall jrTuc out ? other- 
 wife you might flip away ere hcc me : But what make 
 you heerc t 
 
 F*t. What fhall I do ? He crwpc Vp into the chimney 
 
 Mifi.Ferd. There they alwaict vie to mfcliargc their 
 Birding-pccccs : creepc into the Kill-hole. 
 
 Fal. Where is it? 
 
 7Hin.Fffrd.Hc will fceke there on my word : Neyther 
 PreOe, Coffer, Cheft, T.unke, Well. Vault.but he hath 
 an abflrafl for the remembrance of fuch pi acei ,and goes 
 to them by his Note : There is no hiding you in the 
 houfe. 
 
 Fat. He go out then. 
 
 CU,Jl.F*rd If y ougoe out In your own* fembUnce, 
 you die Sir Ioh* t vnlefle you go out difguis'd. 
 
 Mift.Ford. How might we difguilehimf 
 
 Mtfl.Page. Alas thcday I knownot.thereiinowo- 
 mans gowne biggc enough for him : othcrwife he might 
 put on a hat, a muffler, and a kerchiefe, and fo efcap*; 
 
 Fal. Good hearts, deuife fomethirig ; any extremitie, 
 rather thcs a mifchicfe. 
 
 M,ft. Ford. My Maids Aunt the rat woman ofBraiif 
 
 " sa gowne aboue. 
 
 .-,.'. Pagt. On my word it will feruehim : ftiee*j as 
 big as he is : and there* her thrum'd hst,and her muffler 
 
 Go,go,fwcetSir 7,6 
 J will lookc ibme linnen for your head. 
 
 Mif.Ptge. Qiiicke,quickc,wee'lecome dreffeyoo 
 flraight : put on the gowne the while. 
 
 Mifl.Ferd. I would my husband would me<te him 
 in this ihipe : he cannot abide the old woman of Brain-; 
 ford j he fweares fhe's a witch, forbad her my ho'ufc,and 
 hath threStned to bcate her. 
 
 Mtft.ptg*. Heauen guide him to thy husbands cud- 
 getl : and the diuell guide his cudgell afterwards. 
 
 Mi$ Ftrd. But is my husband comming ? 
 
 MtftJate. I in good fadnefle is he, and talkes of tr.c 
 basket too, howCoeuer he hath had intelligence. 
 
 THtft.Ford. Wee'l try that: for He appoint my men to 
 cany the basket aga'ine, to meet c hirn at the doore with 
 it,as they did iaft time. 
 
 Trltft.Ptge. Nay,butheM beheereprcfent!y:let*$go 
 dreiTehim like the witch ofBraiafertl. 
 
 Mtft. Ford, lie firft direftdirca my men , what they 
 fliall doe with the basket : Goe vp, He bring linnen for 
 liimftraight. 
 
 Mtf.P*p Hang him di(honeft Varlet, 
 We cannot mifufe enough : 
 We'll leaue a proofe by that which we will doo, 
 Wiues may be merry, and yet honeft too : 
 We do not zte that often, ieft, and laugh, 
 "Tis old.but true, Still Swine eats a!! :h"e draugh. 
 
 Mift.Ford. Go Sirs, take the basket againe on your 
 (houlu'ers: your Mafter is hard at doore: if bee bid you 
 fet it downe,obey him : quickly, difpatch. 
 
 l Str. Come.come.takeityp. 
 
 9 Str- Pray hcauen it be hot full of Knight againe. 
 
 I Sfr. I hope not, I had liefe as beare fo moch lead. 
 
 Ferd. I,butifitprouetruc (M r . Page') haue you any 
 way then to vnfooleme againe. Setdownc the basket 
 willaine : fome body call my wife: Youth in a basket- 
 Oh y^ou Pandcrly Rafcais, tltcrc'i a knot : s gm.a packe, 
 a confpiracie againft me: Now fliall the dine! be (ham'd. 
 Woa wife 1 fay: Come, come forth: behold what ho- 
 
 neft 
 
The Mmy Wwes ofWmdJm. 
 
 neft cloathes you fend forth to bleaching. 
 
 Pap. Why.ihu paiTrs M. Ford: you are not to goe 
 loofe my longer, you muft bepinnion'd. 
 
 Eax.ni, Why, (his is Lunaiicks : this is madde, as a 
 mad dogge. 
 
 Shall. Indeed M. Ford, thi is not well indeed. 
 Ford. Sofay I too Sir, come hither MiflrisfW, Mi- 
 ftris farJL, the honeft woman, the modeft wife ,the vertu- 
 ous creator e, that hath the iealious foole to her husband : 
 1 fufpcfl without caufe (Miftris)do I ? 
 
 Mifl.ForA. Heauenbemywitncfle you doe, if you 
 fufpefl me in any difhonefty. 
 
 Frd. Well fid Brazon-face, hold it out:Come forth 
 firrah. 
 
 page. This parties. 
 
 Mift.Frd. Arc you not afham'd,let the cloths alone. 
 Ftrd. 1 fhall finde you anon. 
 
 EM. Tis vnreafonablc;will you take vp your wiucs 
 cloathes? Come, away. 
 
 Ford. Empty the basket I fay. 
 7*. Ford. Why man, why' 
 
 Frd. Mafter P*g*, >* I 'm * roan, there was one con- 
 uay'd out of my houfc yeftctday in this basket : why 
 may not he be there againe. in my houfe I am fure he is : 
 my Intelligence is true, my icaloofic is reafonable, pluck 
 me outall thelmnen. 
 
 Jrlijt.Ferd.If you find a man there, he fhall dye a Fleas 
 death. 
 
 Pagf. Heer'i no man. 
 
 Shal. By my fidelity th>s is not well M. fen**: This 
 wrongs you. 
 
 Eudni, M'Ftrd, you mufl pray, and not follow the 
 imaginations ofyour owne hear t : this ks lealoufies. 
 Ford. Well.hee'i not heere I feeke for. 
 Ptgt. No, nor no where elfc but in your braine. 
 Ford. Helpe to fearch my houfe this one timeifl find 
 not what I ieekc, fhew no colour for my extremity : Let 
 me for euer be your Table-fport : Let them fay of me, as 
 iealom as fW, that fearch'd a hollow Wall-nut for his 
 wiues Lemman. Satisfie me once more.once more ferch 
 with me. 
 
 M. Ford. What hoa (Miftris Page,) come you and 
 the old woman downe : my husband will come into the 
 Chamber. 
 
 Ftrd. Old woman? what old womans that? 
 Tri Ford. Why itis my maids Mntof'Brainford. 
 Ford. A wuch, a Qiicanc, an oldecouzening queane : 
 Hauc I nor forbid her my houfc. She comes of errands 
 do*s fhe i We are fimple men, wee doe not know what's 
 brought to palTe vnder the profeffion of Fortune-telling. 
 She workcs by Charmes, by SpeU.by th'Figure,& fuch 
 dawbry a* this is, beyond our Element : wee know no- 
 thing. Come downe you Witch, you Haggeyou.comc 
 downe I fay. 
 
 Mift.Ferd. Nay, good fwe husband, good Gentle- 
 men, let him ftrike the old woman. 
 
 Mifl.P*gt. Come mother Prut, Come giuemeyour 
 hand. 
 
 Ford, lie Prar-her : Out of my doore, you Witch, 
 youRagge, you Baggage, you Poulcat, you Runnion, 
 out, out : He coniureyou, He fortune-tell you. 
 
 Mift.Pagt. Are you not afhim'd ? 
 Ithinkeyouhauekill'd the poore woman. 
 
 tSHi/t.F<*d. Nay he will do it, 'tis a goodly credite 
 foryoa 
 
 Ford. Hang her witch. 
 
 *. By y t a.and no, I thmkc the o'man is a witch in- 
 dcede : I like no: when a o'man hat a great peard ; I fpj c 
 a great peard vnderhis muffler. 
 
 Ford. Will you follow Gentlemen.I befeech you fol. 
 low; feebutthciflueofmy icaloufie : If I cry out thus 
 vpon no tcaile, neuer trull me when I open agame. 
 
 "Page. Lei's obey his humour a little further : 
 Come Gentlemen. 
 
 Mift.Page. Trofl mehebeatehim rnoft pittifully. 
 
 Mift.Ford. Nay by th'MafTc that he did not: he beate 
 him tnoft vnpittifully, me thought. 
 
 Mifl.Pige. llehaue the cudgcll hallow'd, and huog 
 ore the Altar, it hath done meritorious feruice. 
 
 TrJ,flTord. What thmkc you 5 May we with the war- 
 rant of woman hood, and the witneffe of 3 good coofci- 
 f nee, purfue him with any further reuenge ' 
 
 Af.Page. The fpirtt of wantonneffc is fure fcar'd out 
 of him, if the diuell haue him not in fec-fimplc, with 
 fine and recoucry, he will ncuer (I thinke} in the way of 
 wafte, attempt vs againc. 
 
 Atiji.Ford. Shall we tell our husbands how wee haue 
 feru'ti him ? 
 
 Mtft.Page. Yes, by all mean : if it be but to fcrape 
 the figures out of your husbands braines: jfthey can find 
 in their hearts, the poore vnuertuous fat Knight fhall be 
 any further afflicted, wee two will ftill bee the mini- 
 fters. 
 
 Wftford. He warrant, they'l haue him publiquely 
 fham'd, nd me think ei there would be no period to the 
 icft.fhouldhenotbepublikclyfham'd. 
 
 JHift. T*ge. Come, to the Forge with it, then fiiape it : 
 I would not haue things coole. 
 
 Scena Tertta. 
 
 Enter Hoft and Berdtlfc. 
 
 'Bar. Sir, the Germane defires to haue three of your 
 horfes : the Duke himfelfe will be to. morrow at Court, 
 and they are going to meet him. 
 
 Hoft. What Duke fhould that be comes fo fecretly ? 
 I heare not ofhim in the Court : let mee fpeake with the 
 Gentlemen, they fpeake Englifh? 
 
 "Bar. I Sir? He call him to you. 
 
 Haft. They fhall haue my horfes, but lie make them 
 pay : He fauc< them, they haue had my houfes a week at 
 commaund : I haue turn'd away my other guefts, they 
 muft come oft", He fawcc thtm, come. Exaaa 
 
 Scena Quarta. 
 
 Enter P*g t , rord^ 
 
 Page, 
 
 **. 'Tisoneof the befl difcretions of a o'man as e- 
 ucr 1 did looke vpon. 
 
 Page. And did he fend you both thefc Letter! at an 
 inftant ? 
 
 Mifl.Vage. Within a quarter of an houre. 
 
 Ftrd. Pardon me (wife) henceforth do what 9 wilt : 
 I rather will fufpc f\ the Sunne with gold,' 
 Then thce with wantonncs : Now doth thy honor ftarvd 
 
The Merry WiierofWmdfor. 
 
 (Jn him that wasoflaK an Hf rctike) . 
 As firmcaj faith, 
 
 Pgt. Tis well, 'tis well, no more: 
 Be no i as extreme in fubmilfion.as in offence, 
 But Ice out plot go forward: Let our wiues 
 Yet once agaiue (to 1 make vs publike fport) 
 Appoint meeting with this old fat-fellow. 
 Where we may take him, and difgracc him for it. 
 
 F trd. There is no better way tntrn that they fpoke of. 
 
 Page. How; to fend him word they'll meete him in 
 the Parke at midnight ? Fie^c.hc'Il neuer come. 
 
 . Yott fay he has bin threwnc in the Riuers : and 
 has bin greeuoufly pea ten , as an old o'rmn : me-thinkes 
 there fhould be terrors in him, that he (hould not comr: 
 Me-thinkcshisflefhispunilh'd, heefhall haue no de- 
 fire*. 
 
 Pagi. So thinke I loo. 
 
 JtfFord. Oeuife but. how you*! vfe him whe he comet, 
 And lct.s two dcuife to bring him thethcr. 
 
 MtfPtge. There is an old talc goes, that Hint the 
 Hunter (fometimtf a keeper heere in W'ndfor Forrefl) 
 Doih ail (he winter time, at Oil! midnight 
 Walke roundabout an Oake,w'uh great ray' ti-hcrnes, 
 And there he ofafts the tree, and takes the cattle, 
 And make milch -kine yeeld blood.and (hakes a chaine 
 In a moft Mdeouc and dreadful! manner. 
 You haue Heard of fuch a Spin t, and well you know 
 Thefuperftitious idle-headed-Eld 
 Receiu'd, and did deiiuer to our age 
 This tale offiert* the Hunter, foi a truth. 
 
 Page. Why yet there want not many that do feare 
 In deepe of night to walke by this Hcrnei Oakc : 
 But what of this? 
 
 Jtfift.Tvd. Marry this b our deuife, 
 Thar, /*/#,$> at that Cake (hall meete with *. 
 
 Part. Well, let it not be doubted but he'll come, 
 And in this fhape,when you haue brought him thether, 
 What {hall be done with him? What is your plot? 
 
 A/</?.ft*.Triat likcwifc haue we thoght vpon:& thus: 
 ta*P4ge(ary daaghter)ind my little Tonne, 
 And three or foure more of their growth,weeT drefle 
 Like Vrchins.Ouphcs.and Fairies, greene and white, 
 WUh round? of waen Ttytts on their heads, 
 And rattles in tliejr hinds; vpon a fodaine, 
 As Falfttffe, (he. and I, are newly met, 
 1 et them from forth a faw-pit ruih at once 
 With fome difFufcd fong : Vpon their fight 
 Wetvro* in great amazednefie will flye - 
 Then let them all encircle him about, 
 And Fairy -like to pinch the vnclcane Knight ; 
 And aske him why that hourc of Fairy Reucll , 
 In their fofacred pathes,he dares to tread 
 Jnfhapeprophane. 
 
 Ftrd. And till he tell the truth, 
 Let the (uppofed Fairies pinch him, found, 
 And burne him with their Taptrs. 
 
 Mift.Pqe. Thetruth bciog knowne, 
 We'll ail piefent our felues; dif home the fpir'tt, 
 And rnockehim home to Windfor. 
 
 Frd. The children muft 
 Be praftis'd well tothis,orthey'ilncu'rdoo't. 
 
 E**. I will teach the children their behauiours: and I 
 willbelikealacke-an-Apes alfo, toburnc the Knight 
 with my Taber. 
 
 ford. That will be excellent, 
 lie go buy 
 
 Mifl.Ptp. My A^(hallbe the Qucene of all the 
 Fairie,finely attired in a robe of while. 
 
 TV*. That filke will 1 go buy, jod in that time 
 Shall M.Sltvdtr fteale my NM away, 
 And marry hr at Eaton : go, fend to Fttjftjfe ftraight. 
 
 Ford. Nay, He to him againf in name ofBreome, 
 Hcc'l tell me all hispurpofe: fure h'l come. 
 
 Mtft .?*. Feare not you that : Go get v* properties 
 And tricking for our Fayries. 
 
 Euam. Let v* about it, 
 It is admirable pl^ure*, and ferry honefl knauericj. 
 
 Send quicfty to Sir M, to know hit minde : 
 He to the Doctor, he hath my good will, 
 And nond but he to marry with /'/<;* P*ft : 
 That Slmdtr (though well landed) is an Idee? : 
 And he, my husband be ft of all affects : 
 The Doflor is well monied, and his fiiendi 
 Potent st Court : he, none but he (hall hatieher. 
 Though twenty thoufand woither come to crsueher. 
 
 Scena Qutnta. 
 
 f/r Hfl, 
 
 &<$. What wouldft thou haue?(6oore; what?(ihkk 
 tkin) (jieake, breathe, difcufTc: brccfe, fhort, quicke, 
 fnap. 
 
 Simp. Marry Sir, I come to fp cake with Sir MH Fai- 
 jlsfthomU.Slnbr. 
 
 Heft. There's his Chamber, his Houfe.hU Cattle, 
 his flanding-bcd and truckle-bed : 'tis painted about 
 with thcftory of the Prodigail, frejh and ne\v:go,knock 
 and call: heel fpeakc like an Anthropophaginian vnto 
 thee : Knocks I fay. 
 
 Simp. There's an olde woman.afat woman gone vp 
 into his clumber : lie be fo bold as ftay Sir till fix come 
 downe : I come to fpeake with her indeed. 
 
 Heft. Ha? Afat woman.' The Knight may be robb'd : 
 He call. Bully-Knight, Bully Sir Itbu.- fpeake from thy 
 Lungs Military : Art thou there ? It is thine Hod, thine 
 Ephelian cals. 
 
 Fall How now, mine Hoft ? 
 
 Heft. Here's a Bohemian-Tartar tarles the comming 
 downe of thy fat- woman : Let her dcfcend( Bully) 1 
 her defcend : my Chambers are honourable .- Fie, priua- 
 cy?Fie. 
 
 Fat. There was (mine Hofl) an old-fat-woman euea 
 now with me, bni (he's gene. 
 
 Simp. Pray you Sir, w$'i not the Wife-woman of 
 Uraiifcrdt 
 
 Fal. Imarry was !t(MufTcl-(hell) what would you 
 with her ? 
 
 Sitno. My Maficr (Sir) my mafler Slcuderfcnt to her 
 fceiug her go thorough the ft'recct, toknow (Sir,) whe- 
 ther one Afrw (Sir) that begiiil'd him of a chaine,had the 
 chaine, or no. 
 
 Fal. I fpake with the old woman aboui ft. 
 
 Sim. And what fayes (he, I pray Sir ? 
 
 Ft/. Marry fhce fayes, rhacthe very fame frun that 
 
 beguil'd Mafter SltaJerof his Chaine.cozon'd him ofit. 
 
 Simp. I would I could haue fpokcn with the Woman" 
 
 her 
 
The Mmj Wmt ofW'rndfa. 
 
 her felfe, I had other things Co hattf-fftsfcen with her 
 
 What ar* they? let v* know 
 a:con:e:quike. 
 Fa/. Joiay hot conceale them (Sir.) 
 ' 
 
 Siea. Why fir, they wet e nothing but about Miftris 
 .#* F<*, to know if it were my Mallets fortune to 
 hau<?hcr,orno. 
 
 Ei Tis/t'u his fortune. 
 
 5fo. What Sir* 1 
 
 F*/. To hsae her, or. o* : goe ; fay die woman told 
 rncfo. 
 
 .&. MayTtosfcoldtofayfoSir? 
 
 Fa/. 1 Sir: like who more bold. 
 
 5/w. I thanke yout worihip : I fiiall make my Mafter 
 glad With thefe tydings. 
 
 Hafi. Thou are cisarkly : thou art cleitkly(Sir Ida) 
 Was there a wife woman with thee ? 
 
 Pal. I that there wajfmme//<?j?)one that hath taught 
 e more wit, then cuer I learn'd before in my life : and 
 [paid nothing for it neither, bpt was paid fcrmylcar- 
 nmg. 
 
 Bar. Out p.las (Sir) cosonage : mcere cozonage. 
 
 HJf . Where be my bodes? fpeakc wil of them var- 
 etto. 
 
 Bar. Run away with the cozoncrs : for fo foone. &s 
 
 I cams beyond Eaton, they threw roe off, from behinde 
 
 ofieofthcnvnafloughofmyre; and fee fpurres, and 
 
 away; like three Gwaw/w-diueis ; three 'DoQofFat- 
 
 v. 
 
 flty?,They are gone bue to meete the Duke (villsioe) 
 doe not fey they bafied : Germaxer are hone 3 men, 
 
 Stan. Where is mine Hofll 
 
 Heft, What is the matter Sir ? 
 
 EUAH. Haue a care of your entertainments : there is a 
 friend of mine come to Towne, tcis roce there is three 
 Cozen-Ierroans.that has cozend all the Bf/s ofHeoeLxf, 
 of Maidenhead; ofCele^roekf t of horfes and money : I 
 tell you for good will (Iookcyou)ycu3tewife,aadfu)l 
 of gibes, and vlouting-ftocks : and "tis not conucnient 
 ycuftouldbecozoned. Fare you weB, 
 
 Cai. Vetlsmine Hojtde /ariteret 
 
 Haft, Hcre(Msfler Dffr) io perpfexitie.and doubt- 
 full dcleroma. 
 
 Cat, I cannot tell vat is dat : but it is tel!-a-me, dat 
 you make grand preparation for a Dukc<& Sttwanie: by 
 my not: der irno Duke thae thcCoortis know, to 
 come : I tell you for good wilr : adieu.. 
 
 ffefi. Huy and cry , (villaine) goe i afllft me Kntght.1 
 am vndone : fly, run : huy, and cry (villaine) I zm ?a- 
 done. 
 
 fat. I would all the world might be cczond, for I 
 Ivauebeene cozond and beaten too : ifitfhould come 
 to the eare of the Court,1iow I haue beene transformed; 
 *nd how my transformation hath "beene waihd, and 
 cudgcld, they would melt- mce out of my fat drop by 
 drop, and Irqnor Rftiermens-boots with me: I warrant 
 they would whip me with their fine wits, till I werees 
 cteft-falneuatlride-peare: Ineuer profpcr*d> fince I 
 /ctfwore my fdlc at Pr imera.: well, if nay wlnde were 
 ittdong enough; Twould repent: N6w> Whence corns 
 
 VtMJ? 
 
 Qtii. From the two pat tics fbtfooth. 
 JW. The Djiielf take oneparek, and bis Dam the- 
 other.- and fo they (hall be both beflowed; Ihauefuf- 
 
 fcr'd Jnore for their fakes ; more then the villanous in* 
 c onftancy <>f man? difpofition is able to beare, 
 
 Oat. And haue not they fuffer'd? Yes,I warrant,-(pe 
 cioHflyoneofthem; Miftris Ferd(%oo4 heart)is beaten 
 bltcke and blew, that yen cannot fees white fpot about 1 
 her. 
 
 F4/. What tell'ft thou mee of blacke, and blew? I 
 was beaten my felfe into ali the colours of the Raine- 
 bow: arx!l was like to be apprehended for the Witch 
 of 'Braineford, but rhat my admirable dextcricie of wit. 
 my counterfeiting theadion of an oid woman deliuer'tl 
 ne,the kuaueConftabJt had fet me ich"Stocks,ith' com- 
 mon S rocks, for & Witch. 
 
 S, Sir : let me fpeake with you In your Chamber, 
 you {hall hcarc how things goe,and (1 Warrant) to your 
 content : here is a Letter will fay fonrewhat ; (good. 
 hearts) what e-doe here is to bring you together ? Sure, 
 one of you do's not feruebcauen w . that you are fo 
 croff'd. 
 
 FL Come rp into my Chamber* Exeunt. 
 
 Scent Sexta. 
 
 Enttr Ffetey, Hfi. 
 
 8ojt. MaflerFmw.talkenottomee, mymtndei* 
 heauy : 1 will gtueouerll. 
 
 Ft*, Yet heare me fpeake : affift me in my purpofe, 
 And (as I am a gentleman) ilc giue thee 
 A hundred pound in gold, more then your lofie. 
 
 Htp. I will beare you(Mafter Feate*) and I wilt (at 
 tbeleafl) kecpe your counfelL 
 
 Fen. From time to time,! haae scqusinted you 
 With die deare lone I beare to fat re Anne Pngt t 
 Who,mutually j hathanfwer > dmy affection, 
 (So farre forth, as her felfe might be her choofer) 
 Euen to my wifli ; I haue a letter from her 
 Of fuch contents, as you will wonder at; 
 The mitth whereof, fo larded with my Matter 
 That neither (Singly) can be manifefled 
 Without the (hew ofboth : f tMaffe 
 Hath a great Scene ; the image of the ieft 
 lie fliow you here at large (harke good mine Hofii) 
 To night at //-*-C%,iuft 'twiit twelue and one, 
 Muftrny fwcet Nan prefent \hc Fairis- guitnt : 
 The purpofe why,is here : in which difguife 
 While other lefts are something ranke on foote, 
 Her father haah commanded her to flip 
 Away with Jfe(fcr,and with him,at E*tm 
 Immediately to Marry : She hath confented : Now Sir, 
 Her Mother,(euen ftrong againft that match 
 AndfirmeforDolor C/J/) hath appointed 
 That he (hall likewHe fliufflc her away, 
 While other fports arc Uiking of their mindes, 
 Aod a; the *.yj where a Prjfft a: tend* 
 Strait marry her : to this her Mothers plos 
 She feeffling!y obedient) likewife hath 
 Made promife eo the DeSer : Now,thus it reftj, 
 Her father meanes (he (hall be ail in white ; 
 And in that habit.when Slender fees his tinrt 
 To take her by the hand,and hid her go, 
 She flul! goe with him : her Mother hath intended 
 (The better to deuote her ro the Do&tr \ 
 For they mnft all be nusk'd,and Vizarded) 
 
 That 
 
That quaint in greene, fhe (hall be loofe en-roab'd, 
 With Ribonds-pcndant, flaring "bout her head; 
 And when the Dodor fpies his vantage ripe. 
 To pinch her by the hand, and on that token, 
 Themaid hath giuco content to go with him. 
 
 Hoft. Which mcancs (he to dcceiuc ? Father, or Mo- 
 ther. 
 
 Ten. Both (my good Hoft) to go along with roe : 
 And heere it rcfts, that you'l procure the Vjcar 
 To ftay for me ai Church, 'twlxt twcluc,and one, 
 And in the lawfull name ofmirrying, 
 To giuc ourhcarts vnited tcrcmoiiy . 
 
 Hoft. Well, husband your deui; He to the Vi car. 
 Bring you the Maid/you (hall not lacke a Prieft. 
 
 Tea. ' So {hall 1 euermcrc be bound to thee ; 
 Befides, He make a prefcnt reeompcncc. xntt 
 
 AUasQuinttu. ScanaTrima. 
 
 Enter T*lji*8* t Quifty^Frd. 
 
 Fat. Prt'ikee no more pratling : go, I!e hold, this is 
 che third time : 1 hope good lucke Ties in odde numbers: 
 Away, go, they fay there is Diuinity in odde Number*, 
 either in natiuity, chance; or death : away. 
 
 M. lie prouide you a chaine, and lie do what I can 
 to get you a paire of homes. 
 
 F*U. Away I fay, time weares, hold vp your head 8t 
 mince. How now M. Broatu 1 M after Brooou, the mat- 
 ter will be knowne to night, or neoer. Bee you in the 
 Parke about midnight, M Hcrnes-Oakc, and you (hall 
 fee wonder*. 
 
 Ford. Went you not to her yefterday (Sir)as you told 
 me you had appointed ? 
 
 Tal. Iwenttohcr(Mafter#w**) a* you fee, like a 
 poore-old-rnan, but I fame from her (Mcfter Braem?) 
 like a poore-old-woman ; that fame knaue (/Whir huf- 
 band) hath the fincft mad diuell of iealoufie in him(Ma- 
 fter 8rwM) that our gttMm'dfrmfit. I will tell you, 
 he beate me greeuoufly, in the th ape of a womam,(for in 
 the<hapeofMan(Mafter5wk) I feare'not Goliab 
 with a Weauersbeame, becaufe! know alfo, life it a 
 Shuttle) I am in haft, go along with mee, He tell you all 
 (Matter ro0mf:) fmce I pluckt Geefe, plaideTrewant, 
 and whipt Top, I knew not what 'twas to be beaten, till 
 lately, follow mee, He tell you ftrangft things of this 
 knaue Ferd t on whom to night I will be reuenged, and I 
 wiUdeliuer his wife into your hand . Follow, ftreunge 
 things in hand (M.Breome) follow. 
 
 Scena Secunda. 
 
 Enter Pat,Sti*Bar,Slm<ler. 
 
 F*pt. Come, come : wee'll couch i'th Cafile-ditch, 
 till we fee the light of our Fairies. Remember foil Slcn- 
 
 St. Iforfcoth,Ihmefpf,l<ewithher, fewchauc 
 a nay-word, hew to know one another. I come to her 
 in v;hiie, and cry MUM; (he cries Budget, aad by that 
 
 we know one another. 
 
 Sbal. That's good too/ B whuUfd either your 
 Mum, or her Budget? The white vrrtl decipher her vrli 
 enough. Ithathftrooket^na'clocke, 
 
 Page. The night is darjte, Light and So'iriu will be- 
 come it wrl :Heauen profper our fpon. No man means 
 euill but the deuill.and we (hal know him by bis norn. 
 Lets away : follow me. Exuaa. 
 
 Scena, Terti*. 
 
 Enter Mifi. P*gi,\ M#. Ford, CMU. 
 
 Mifl.Paz*. M'Doftor,my daughter is In green,whn 
 you fee your time, take her by the hand, away with her 
 to the Deanerie. and difpatchlt quickly : go before into 
 the Parke: we two rnuft go together. 
 CM. I know vat lhaue to do, adieu. 
 AfflPage. Fare you well (Sir.) my husband will not 
 reioyce fomuch at the abufe o{ Falftaffe, as he will chafe 
 at the Doctors marrying my daughter : But 'tis no mat- 
 ter; better a little chiding, then a great deak of heart - 
 breake. 
 
 MiJl.FcrA Where is Nm novil and her troop of Fai- 
 ries? and the Welch.deuill Herne ? 
 
 W[i.fnge. They are all couch'd in a pH hard by Hernes 
 Oake, with obfcoPd Lights 5 which at the very inftant 
 ofFIJta/ej and our meeting ,they will at once difplay to 
 the night 
 
 Ahft.Ffrd. That cannot choofe but amaze him. 
 
 Mift.Pag*. Ifhebenotamaz'dhewillbe tnock'd: If 
 he be amaz'd,h will euery way be mock'd. 
 
 MiJI.Ffrd. Weell betray him finely. 
 
 "Mifi.Page. Againft fuch LewdAen,and their lechery, 
 Thofe that betray them, do no treachery. 
 
 Miftjord. The houre drawet-oo : to the Oake.to the 
 Oake. Exatnt 
 
 Scena Quatta. 
 
 Enter Euans and Ftirttt. 
 
 Stunt. Trib, trib Fairies : Come, and remember your 
 parts : be pold (I pray you) follow me into the pit, and 
 whenlgiuethewatcb-'ords, doaslpidyou : Come, 
 coie,trib,trib. 
 
 Scena Qutnta. 
 
 fater Fat/taffe, Mi/hit Ptge t <JK&ru Ftrdfms t 
 
 Fat. The Wind for-bell hath ftroketweluc: the Mi- 
 nute drawes-on: Now the hot-bloodied-Gods affift me: 
 Remember loue, thou was't a Bull for thy wa,Loue 
 ftt on thy homes. O powerful! Loue. that in lome re- 
 fpeds makes a Bead a Man : in font other, a Man a bead. 
 You were alfo (lupictr) a Swan, fot the loue of Led* : O 
 omnipotent 
 
' TbeMtrvWuesoftVinilftr. 
 
 Buckled below faire Knight-hoods bending knee* 
 Fairies vfe Flowres for their cbarafterie. 
 Away, difperfe; Bus till 'tis one a clocke, 
 Our Dance of Cuftoane, round about the Oke 
 Offfertre the Hunter, let vs not forget. (f et . 
 
 ka.Pray you lock hand in hand :y our feloes In order 
 And twenty giow-worme* foal! our Lanthomes bee 
 To guide our Meafure round about the Tree 
 But ft?.y, 1 fmcll a man of middle csrth. 
 
 Fat. Heaucns defend me from that Welfti Fairy, 
 Leaft he transforme me to a peece of Cheefc. 
 
 Fiji: Vildeworfne, thou waft ore-iook'd euen in thv 
 birth. 
 
 JS* . With Trial l-fire touch me his finger end 
 If he be chsfte, the fiame will backe defcend 
 And turne him to no paine : but if he ftart, 
 It is the flefli of a corrupted hait, 
 
 Pift. A trial!, come. 
 
 EMU. Come: will this wood take fire ? 
 
 FL Oh, oh, oh. 
 
 Qui. Corrupt, corrupt, and tainted in defire. 
 About him (Fairies) fing a fcornfull rinw, 
 And as you trip, ftilj pinch htm to your time. 
 
 The Song. 
 
 Ftf onfiunefullphffitta/ie Fit on l^ft, and Ltueurit : 
 Luft u but kbudjftre, kyuUtdvmh vncbafa dfirt t 
 Fed in heart ifhofeflamtiafrirt, 
 *s4s thoughts do blev> thtm higher and higher. 
 Pinch htm (Fairies) mutually ; Pinch him far hit villanie. 
 Pinch him, and bum him, and I urn htmaboUi , 
 TiK Candlti, & Star. light ,& <JU*ot.fhiHfbe oat. 
 
 Vagc. Nay do not fiye, I thinke wehaue watcht you 
 now .- Will none but Heme the Hunter ferue your 
 turne ? 
 
 M. Ttgt.l pray you ccme>hold vp the ieft no higher. 
 Now (good Sir loha) how like youWndfnr wiues ? 
 See you thefe husband f Do not thefe faire yoakcs 
 Become the Forreft better then the Towne ? 
 Ford. Now Sir, whofc a Cuckold now ? 
 M' Breott*e, Fatflaffet a Knaue.a Cuckoidty knaue, 
 Heere are his homes Mafter Ttwmt : 
 And M after "Hrwww, he hath enioyed nothing of Ferds, 
 but hii Buck-basket, his cudgell, and twenty pounds of 
 money, which muft be paid to M c "Broom*, his horfe* are 
 atrefted for it, M'Braome. 
 
 M.Ftrd. Sir fobn t wehaue had ill lucke: wee could 
 neuermee?e:IwiSlneaerwtkeyouformy Loue againe, 
 but I will al wayes count you my Deere. 
 
 Fal. I do begin to perceiue that I am made an AfTe. 
 ferd. I j and an Oxe too : both the proofcs are ex- 
 tant. 
 
 Fal. And thefe are not Fairies: 
 I was three or foure times in the thought they were not 
 Fairies, and yet the guiltinefle of my minde, the fodaine 
 furprizc of my powers, drouc the groffenefle of the fop- 
 pery into a receiu'd beleefe, in defpight of the teeth of 
 all rime and reafon, that they were Fairies . See now 
 how wit may be made a Iacke-a-Lent,when 'tis vpon ill 
 imploymcm. 
 
 #it. Sir loknFaiHafe, ferue Got, and leaue your 
 defires,and Fairies will not pinfe you. 
 Ford. Well faid Fairy Hugh. 
 
 Aodkaueyou youi icalouzies too, I py 
 
 omnipotent Loue, how nere the G od drew to 
 piexion<jfaGoofe;afaultdonefirftin the forme of t 
 beaft,(O loue, a be afiiy fault: ) and then another fault 
 in the femblance of a Fowl?, thinke on't (loue) a fowle- 
 faujc. VVhen Gods hauc hot backei, whatrhall poore 
 men do ? For me. I am heere a Windfc: Stagge, and tb* 
 fatteft(i thinke) i'th Forreft. Send me a coole rut-time 
 (loue)otwhocanblamemetopiflemy Tallow f Who 
 come? heere ? my Doe? 
 
 t&f.Ferd. Sir Istm ? Art thou shcre (my Deere? ) 
 Mymaie-Deere/ 
 
 Fa/. iVfyDae, v/ith'ihe blacke Scut ? Let the skie 
 rainc Potatoes : let it thunder, to thetune of Greene* 
 fleeues.haile-kifilng Comfits, and fnow Erirtgoes: Ler 
 there come a tempeft of prouocation, I will' (belter mee 
 leere, 
 
 M' Turd. Mift'ts Page is come with me(iveet hart.) 
 Fal. Diuide me like a brib'd-Bucke,eaeh a Haunch : 
 [ will kccpe my fides to my felfe, my Ihoulders for the 
 yiowofthiswalke ; and my homes I bequeath your 
 imbands: Am I a Woodman, ha ? Speake I like Herne 
 the Hunter? Why, now is Cupid a ch'Jd of confcience, 
 ic makes reftitution. As 1 am a true fpirit, welcome. 
 M.Pege. Alas, what noife? 
 JU.Ferd. Heuenforgiucourfinnc. 
 Fal. What (hould this be? 
 .A4.Ferd.TM3' age. Away,away t 
 Fal. 1 thinke the dluellwil notbauemedjmn'd, 
 Leaft the oy!e that's in me foould fet hell on fire; 
 He would neuer elfe crofie me thus. 
 
 Enter Fatrttt . 
 
 Qtri. Fairies blacke, gray, grcene,and white, 
 You Moone-fhinereuellers.and (hades of nightr 
 YouOrphan hcires of fixed deftiny, 
 Attend your office, ani your quality. 
 Crier Hob-goblyn, make the Fairy Oyes, 
 
 Pift. Blues, lift your names : Silence you aiery toyei 
 Cricket, to Windfor-chimnics fhah thoc leapc ; 
 Where fires thou find'ft vnrak'a,and hearths vnfwspt, 
 There pinch the Maids as blew as EilKbgrry, 
 Our radiant Queene, hates Sluts,and Slu^tery. 
 
 F*/.They are Fairies,he that foeaks to them fliall die, 
 lie winke,and couch : No man ths'sr workes muft eie. 
 
 gu. Wher's 'SedttGo you,and where you find a maid 
 That ere foe fieepe has thrice her prayers faid, 
 Raifc vp the Organs of her fantafie, 
 Sleepe (he as found as cac?Ieflc infaocie, 
 But thofe as Hcepe, and thinke not on their fins, 
 Pinch themarmes, legs,backes,(houlders,fjdes,& fliins. 
 
 tt. About, about: 
 
 Search'Wmdfor Caftk(E!ues)wUhin,and out. 
 Strew good lucks (Qaphcs) on euety facred roome, 
 That it may ftand till tbe perpettsall doomc, 
 In Rare as wholfomc, as inflate 'tis fit, 
 Worthy the Owner, and the Owner it* 
 The feuerallChaire* of Order, iooke you fcowre 
 With iuyceof Balme ; and euery precious flowrc, 
 Each faire Inflalment, Coate, and feu'rall Crcft, . 
 With loyal! Blazon, euermore be bleft. 
 And Nightly-meadow-Fairies, Iooke you fing 
 tike to trie GSttfl-J-Compaffe, in a ring, 
 Th'exprfiffure that it beares't Greene let it be, 
 Mote fertile-frefh then all the Field to fee : 
 And, Hnj Soit gyi Mal-f-Pence, write 
 Jo Emrold-tuffes, Flowres purple, blew,ap.d white, 
 Like Saphire-pearle^and rich embroiderie, 
 
6o 
 
 Ford, 1 will neuer mlftruft my wife egain*, till thou 
 an able to woo hr in good Engliftj. 
 
 Pal. Haue I laid my brame in the Sun, and dri'ile it, 
 that it WWM matter to pruent Co groffc ore-reaching as 
 this ? Am T ridden with a Wilch Goa te too? Shd I hauc 
 * Coxcombc of Friztt? TIE time I v> ere choalr/d with : 
 peecc of toaAcd Chee(e, 
 
 EH. Seefe is not good to g/ue putcer;^our beity is al 
 
 Fa/, Seefe, and Putter? Htuejliu'd to ftandal the 
 taunt of one that makes Fritters of Bnglifti ? This i$e- 
 noueh to be the decay of luft and late-walking through 
 the Realms. 
 
 M,p,P*i. Why Sir MM, do you thinke though wee 
 would hauethruft venue out of our hearts by the head 
 end (houldersp end hauc giusnour felues without fcru- 
 pie to hell, that euer the deuill could have madcjrou our 
 
 fli What,* bodge-pudding ? A bag of fl ? 
 
 M#.t*f(. A potman? 
 
 *vt. Old, cold. withei'd.andofintoUttablecn- 
 trailei ? 
 
 Fffrdt And one that it as (landerous as Saihan ? 
 
 P*gt. And as poorc as lob ? 
 
 ftrd. And as wicked as his wife? 
 
 *4*. And giucn to Fornications, and to Tauernw, 
 DndScke,and Wine, and Mctheglins, and to drinking* 
 nd hearings, and (tarings? Pribles and prb!cs ? 
 
 fol. Well, I am your Theamc : you hanc the ftart of 
 me, 1 am dcicfted : I am not able to anl wer the Welch 
 JElmaell , Ignorance it felfe is a plummet ore me, v fe me 
 as you will. 
 
 Ford* Marry Sir, we/1 bring you to Windfottocnc 
 M' Brttme ,that you hauc coion'd of money, to whom 
 you ihould hauc bin a Pander : euer and about that you 
 hauc fuffcr'd, I thinke, to repay that money will be a bi- 
 ting affliction. 
 
 p*gt. Yet be cheerefol! Knight; thou (hale eat a pof- 
 &ttonlghjmyhoufc,wher 1 will dsftrethee to laugh 
 at my wife, that now hughes at thee t Tell her M r Sle- 
 Jer hath married her daughter. 
 
 THtfl.PAge. Doftort doubt that l 
 If Amnt Pag be my daughter, (he is (b^ this) Dodoui 
 (aim wife. 
 
 Situ. Whoa hoe, hoe, Father fagt. 
 
 fige. Sonnt?Hownow?HownowSonne, 
 Haue you difpatch'd .' 
 
 Sin. Difpauh'd? He make thcbeftin GloAcrfliire 
 know on't : would I wereheng'd la,elfe. 
 
 tagt. Of what fonne ? 
 
 Ska. I came yonder at Eaten to marry Miflris Asia 
 PMC* and Hie's a great lubberly, boy. If it had not bene 
 i'th Church, Iwouldhauefwing'dhim, orheefliould 
 haucfwing'dme. in did not thinke it had bccne Anns 
 Page, would I might neuer ftirtc,and 'tis a Poft-rnaftees 
 Boy. 
 
 fage. Vpon roy life then, voutooke the wrong. 
 
 Sim. Wh*t ntedeyoutdf me that ? 1 think fo.wben 
 I tooke a Boy for a-Girle : If I had bene married to rum, 
 (Tor all he was in woman* appandl) I would not haut 
 had him. 
 
 Page. Why thi: is your owns folly, 
 Did not I tell you how you fhould know my daughter, 
 By her garments ? 
 
 Sin. I went to her in grecne, and cried Mum, and 
 (he cride budget, as vtme and I had appointed,and yr t 
 it WM not t/*w,but a Poft.rmfters boy 
 
 MtstJage. Good Gterge be not angry, 1 knew of 
 yourpurpofe:tutn'dmy daughter mto white, andin- 
 deede (he is now with the Doctor ai the Deanric , and 
 there married. 
 
 CM. Ver is Miftris P*ge : by gar T am coioned, I ha 
 married oon Garfoon.a boy ; oor. pefent,by gar. A boy, 
 it is not An Page, by ar,I am cozened. 
 
 UU.Paft. Why? did you take her in white ? 
 
 C*i. I bee gar, and 'tis a/ boy : be gar, lie raife U 
 
 ford. This i$0rang ; Whd bath got theright Atmf 
 Page. My heart mrgiunw,here>rr.e*M'F. 
 
 A*u Pardon gooa/ather.good my mother pardon 
 
 How chance jrou went not with~M>5jm&r? 
 
 M.T>gs. Why went you not with MT Ooctc^, maid? 
 
 Fen. You do amaze her : heare th truth of it. 
 You would haue married her rnoft Shamefully, 
 Where thers was uo propof ti on held in loue : 
 The trutfc is, (he and l(long fince contracted) 
 Arc now To fut ethat nothing can duTolue r* 
 Th'orTence i* holy, that (he hath commikted, 
 And this deceit looks the name of crart^ 
 Of difobedience, ot vnduteous title. 
 Since therein (he doth euit&tc and faun 
 j\ thoufand irreligious curfed houres 
 Which forced marriage would haut brought ypou h. 
 
 Ford. Stand not amar'd, here is no remedies 
 In Loue, the hcauens themfelues do guide the (rate, 
 Money buyes Land,and wlues are fold by fate. 
 
 Fa!. I am glad, though you hau tane a fpecial Aand 
 to ff i rksst me, that your Arrow bath glanc'd. 
 
 P*gt. Well, whal remedy "> Fenttn, hcauengiuethee 
 icy, what cannot beefchew'd,muft be cmbrac'd. 
 
 F<sl. When night-dogges run, all forts of Deere arc 
 chac*d. 
 
 M#.P*g<. Wei!, I will mufe no fonhcr ; M r .Awn, 
 Heauen g'iue you many, many merry dayes ? 
 Good husband, let v euety one go house, 
 And laugh this fport ore by aCounsricfcre. 
 Sir/6andali. 
 
 Ford. Letitbero(Sir/fen) 
 To Mafter Brtmt. you yet&aU hold your weed, 
 For he, to night, {bell lye with Miftris ford: xfut( t 
 
 FINIS. 
 
M E A S V R E, 
 
 For Meafiire. 
 
 , Scenaprima. 
 
 Enter Du*e, Efealut, Lordt. 
 
 Duke. 
 Sctlw. 
 
 Efc. My Lord. (fold, 
 
 Dk; Of Gouemmenr,the prooerties to vn- 
 ' Would fceme in me I'affeft fpeecii & djfcourfc, 
 Since I am pat to know,that your owne Science 
 Exceedes(in that) the lifts ofalladuice 
 My ftrength can giue you : Then no more rcmaines 
 But that, to your fufrktency,as your worth is able, 
 And let them worke The nature of our People, 
 Our Citiei Invitations, and the Termes 
 For Common Iuftice,y*are as pregnant in 
 As Art,and prs<dfe,hath inriched any 
 That we remember . There is our Commiflion, 
 From which.we would not haue you warpe ; call hither, 
 I fay, bid come before vs Angtk : 
 What fifjiiit ofvs thir.keyoujhe willbearc. 
 For you muft know, wehaoe with fpeciall foule 
 Elefted him our abfencc to fupply ; 
 Lent him our terror ,dreft him with our loue, 
 And giuen his Deputation all the Organs 
 Of our owne powre . What thinks you of it ? 
 
 fc. If any mPWibeofwcrth 
 To vndcrgoc fach ample grace.and honour, 
 
 Eta or Angtle. 
 
 Dul^. Looke where he comes. 
 Ang. Alwayes obedient to yout Graces will, 
 I come to know your pleafure. 
 
 There is a kinde of Charaaer in thy life, 
 
 That to th'obferuer, doth thy hiftory 
 
 Fully vnfold : Thy fclfe, and thy belongings 
 
 Are not thine owne fo proper.as to wafte 
 
 Thy felfe vpon thy venues ; they on thce .- 
 
 Heaucn doth with vs, as we,with Torches doe, 
 
 tfot light them for themfelues :For if our venues 
 
 Did not goe forth ofvs, 'twere all alike 
 
 As if we had them not : Spirits are not finely tone h'd 
 
 But to fiueiiTues : nor nature neuer lends 
 
 The fraallcft fcruple of her excellence, 
 
 But like athtiftygoddcfle.Qie determines 
 
 Hetfelfetheglory of * crcditour, 
 
 Both thank s,and vfe; but I dotend roy fpeech 
 
 
 To one that can my part in him aducrtife ; 
 
 Hold therefore Angela: 
 
 In our retnoue.be thou at fu!l,our felfe 
 
 Mortal!] tic and Merciein fienua 
 
 Liue in thy tongue,and heart : Old Efealut 
 
 Though fir ft i n quc ftion, is thy fecondary. 
 
 Take shy Commiflion. 
 
 slug. Now good my Lord 
 Let there be fome more teft.made of my mettle, 
 Before fo noble, and fo great a figure 
 Be ftamp'c vpon it. 
 
 Dak: No more euafion : 
 We haue with a Icauen'd t and prepared choice 
 Proceeded to you ; therefore take your honors : 
 Our haftefrom hence is of fo quickc condition, 
 That it prefers it felfe, and leaucs vnqueftton'd 
 Matters of needfull value : We (lull write to you 
 As time,and our concerning} (hall importune, 
 How it goes with vs, and doe lookc to know 
 What doth befall you here. So fare you well ; 
 To th' hopeful] execution doe I leaue you, 
 Of your Commiffions. 
 
 Aug. Yet giue leaue (my Lord,) 
 That wemay bring youfomethingon the way* 
 
 D*kj My hafie may not admit it, 
 Nor neede you (on mine honor) haue to doe 
 With any fcruple : your fcope is as mine owne, 
 So to mforce.or qualifie the Lawes 
 As to your foule feemes good : Giue roe your hand, 
 lie priuily away : I loue the people, 
 But doe not like to (rage me to their eyes : 
 Though it doe well, I doe not rellifli well 
 Their lowd app)aufe,and Aues vehement : 
 Nor doe I thinke the man of fafc discretion 
 That do's affeft it. Once more fare you well. 
 
 Ang. 1 he heaoens giue fafecy to your purpofet. 
 
 fe. Lead forth, and bring you backe in happi- 
 
 nefle. exit. 
 
 DH^. ! thanke you, fare you well. 
 
 Efc. I (hall defire you, Sir.to giue me leaue 
 To haue free fpeech with you ; and it eonccrnes me 
 To looke into the bottome of ir.y place .- 
 A powre I haue, bat of what ftrcngtb and nature, 
 I am not yet inftru&ed. 
 
 ^w^.'Tit fo with me : Let vs with -draw together,' 
 And we may foone our farisfa&ion haue 
 Teaching that point. 
 
 fc. lie wait -/pen yout honor. Exeunt. 
 
Meajure for Meajttre. 
 
 I.Gent. Ctaudio to prifon? 'tis not 6. 
 "Bawd. Nay, but I know 'tit fo : Ifav? hint actefted: 
 aw him carried avny : and which is more , within thefe 
 thrge daiej his head to be chop'd off. 
 
 Luc, Bur, after eli this fp'Ang,Iwotldnotlwucuib: 
 Art thou fureof this? 
 
 "Sewd. I am too fure of it: and it is for gettingMadzm 
 hdittta with chtlde. 
 
 Lite. Beleeu erne this may be vh promii*d to tweet* 
 me two howres fir.ce, and he vtaseuet precife in promife 
 keeping. 
 
 i.Cent. Befides you know, it drawes fomtbingneere 
 
 to the fpeech we had to fuch a purpofe. 
 
 i. gent. But moft of all agreeing with theproclamatio. 
 
 Lue. Away: let's goeksme the truth of it. &:tt. 
 
 r Bad. Thus, what with the war; what with the fweat, 
 
 what with the gallowes, and what with pouerty, 1 am 
 
 Cuftom-fhrunke. How now ? what's the nerve; with 
 
 you. Enter Clawne. 
 
 Ci/>. Yonder man is carried to prifon, 
 Ba*. Well: what has he done? 
 Cl, A Woman. 
 73 s. But what's his offence* 
 C/. Groping for Trowts.in a peculiar Riuet. 
 'Saw. What ? is there a maid with child by him t 
 Ch. No : but there's a woman withtmidbyhim* 
 you hjue not heaiJ of the pj oclamation, haue you ? 
 Baw. What proclamation, man * 
 Q*f. Allhowfesin the-Suburbs of f/ww muftbee 
 pluck'ddowne. 
 
 Bevd. And what ihaH become ouhofe in theQtie ? 
 Clew. They (hall (rand for ieed .- they had gon down 
 to, but that a wife Burger put in for them, 
 
 'Bawd. But fhall all oar houfes of refort in the Sub- 
 urbs be puld downs > 
 
 Clav. To the ground, Miftris. 
 Butd. Whyheete's a change indeed in the Common* 
 wealth : what fhall become of me ? 
 
 Clow. Come ; fcare not you: good Councilors lacke 
 no Clients: though you change your place, youneede 
 not change your Trade f He bee your Tapfter ftill ; cou- 
 rage, there will beepitty taken on you ; you that haue 
 worne your eyes almoR out in the feruice, you will be 
 confidsred. 
 
 Bawd. What's to doe here, Thmai Fapfter? let's 
 withdraw ? 
 
 Cie. Here comes Signior CtoeJa, led by the Prouoft 
 to prifon : and there's Madam luliet. Exwnt. 
 
 Scena Secunc/a. 
 
 Enttr Lncio. <uidtwt other Gttalemm. 
 Luc. If cheD*^, with the other Dukes, coroe not to 
 ompofuion with the King of /ftw^^jwhythen all the 
 )uke* fall vpon the King. 
 
 . Gent. Hcaucn grant vs its peace, but not the King 
 
 Amen. 
 
 Luc. Thou conctud'ftlikc the Sanctimonious Pirtt, 
 that venj>fto fei vviih the tea Commandementi, but 
 crap'd onrout of the Table. 
 
 z.Gent. Thou (halt not Stcale? 
 
 Luc. I, that Keraz'd. 
 
 i.Cjfxt. Whyftwasacommandement, toremirnand 
 
 he Captaine and all the reft ftom their functions : they 
 
 ,?ut forth to ftcale : There's not a Souldier of vs all, that 
 
 n the thankf-giuing before meate.do rallifh the petition 
 
 ell, that prain for peace. 
 
 t.C/iwr. I ncuer heard any Souldierdifltke it. 
 
 Luc. I beleeue thee : for I thinke thou neuer was't 
 where Grace was faid. 
 
 i.Gent. No? a dozen times at lead. 
 
 I .Git. What ? In meeter ? 
 
 Luc. In any proportion, or in any language. 
 
 I .Gent, I thinke, or in any Religion. 
 
 Ixc. I, why not ?Grace,isGrace,deipighi of all crm- 
 trouetiie : at far example ; Thou thy fclfe art a wicked 
 yillaine, defpight of all Grace. 
 
 i JCtnt. Well : there went bat aparre of fheetes be- 
 tweerte vs, 
 
 Luc. I grant.- as there may bet weene the Lifts, and 
 the Veluet^Thou art the Litt. 
 
 I. COT?. And thou the Veluet; thou art good vctuet; 
 thou'rtathreettild-peecelwarrane ihee; I had as liefe 
 beiLyftofanEngliftiKcrfey, asbepil'd, as thou rt 
 pil'd.for a French Veluet. Do I fpeake feelingly now.' 
 
 Lac. I thinke thou do'ft : and indeed with moft pain. 
 Full feeling of thy fpeech : I will, out of thine owne con- 
 feflion, leime to begin thy health; but.whtlft I liue for- 
 get to dnnke after thee. 
 
 t .On. I think I haue done my felfe wrong.hsue I not? 
 . Gent. Yeijthat thou ha(l;whether thou art tainted, 
 or free. Enter BavJt. 
 
 Luc .Behold.behold.where M*dimMingati, comes. 
 I haue purchafd as many difeafes vndet her Roofe, 
 As come to 
 
 t.Gtnt. Towhar,Iptayf 
 
 Luc. ludge. 
 
 i.Gfrt. TothreethoufandDoIloursayeare, 
 
 l.Gcat. I,andmor. 
 
 L*c. A French crowne more. 
 i.G&t. Thou art aiwayes figuring difeafes in me;faut 
 thou art full of error.l am found. 
 
 IMC. Nay, not (as one would fay / healthy : but fo 
 found, as things that are hollow 5 thy bones are hollow; 
 Impiety has made afesftofii-.ee. 
 
 i. G ait. How now, which of your faips haithemofi 
 ptofoundO.adca? 
 
 Bwd. Wcl'.,wsll t there's one yonder arrfi<d, and 
 carried u> prifon, was worthfiuc thoufand of you all. 
 * . Gait. Who's that 1 przy'thee ? 
 #<rW, Marry Sir,that Clauda 
 
 Scena Tertui. 
 
 Enter PreuaJ}, Cloudi* Juliet ,O fixer i,Luf it t & ^.GtHt 
 Ci*. Feilow,v/hy do'ft thou (how me thus to th'wcrjcl 
 Beare me to prifo^wheie I am committed. 
 
 Pro. I do it not in euill difpoiition , 
 But from Lord ^tngeto by fpeciall charge. 
 
 C/4i, Thus can the demy-god (Authori ty) 
 Make vs pay downe, for our offence, by waigh: 
 The words of hssuen \ on whom tt will, it will, 
 On whom it will not (foe) yet rtill'ris iuft. (ftraitrt 
 
 Lue, Why how no w Claudia t whence comes this te 
 
 Cta. From too much tfoertv, (mv I (jy) Ubeity 
 Af furfet is thefather ofatthfel, ' 
 So euaiy Scope by the immoderate vfe 
 Turnes to rftrsint j Our Natures doe puifu e 
 
 like 
 
MeafureforMeafare. 
 
 Like Rats that rauyn downe their proper Bane, 
 
 A thirfty cuill, and when wedrinke.we die. 
 
 Lvc. If I could fpeake fo wifely ynder an arteft, I 
 would fend for cettaine of ray Creditors .- and yct,to fay 
 the truth, I had as liefhaue the foppery of freedomc , as 
 the mortality of imprifoomenc : what's thy offence , 
 Cfadbf 
 
 (U. What (but to fpeake of) would offend againe. 
 
 Luc. What, is'i murder? 
 
 CU. No. 
 
 IMC. Lecherie? 
 
 CU. Call it fo. 
 
 Pro. Away, Sir, yog muftgoe. 
 
 la. One word, good friend 
 Luao,3. wwd with you. 
 
 Luf. A hundred : 
 Jf they'll doe you any good : I s Lechery fo look'd after ? 
 
 C/4. Thus (lands it with me : vpou a true contrad 
 I got poffeffton of litlurtt'bcd, 
 You know the Lady, (Vie is faft my wife, 
 Saue that we doe the denunciation lackc 
 Of outward Order. This we came not to. 
 Onely forpropogation of a Dowrc 
 Remaining in the Coffer of her friends, 
 From whom we thought it meet to hide our Loue 
 Till Time had made them for vs. But it chances 
 The Health of our moft rmituall entertainment 
 With Charafter too groffe, is writ on lUet. 
 
 LMC. With childe, perhaps? 
 
 C/4. Vnhappcly.euenfo. 
 And the new Deputic, now for the Duke, 
 Whether it be the fault and gltmpfe of newneJ 
 Or whether that the body publiqtie, be 
 Ahorfc whereon the Gouernot doth ride, 
 Who newly in the Seate, that it may know 
 He can command ; lets it (trait feelc the fpur : 
 Whether the Tirranny be in his place, 
 Or in his Eminence that fills it vp 
 I ftagger in : Bin this ncwGouernor , 
 
 Awakes me all the inrolled penalties 
 Which haue (like vn-fcowr'd Armor) hung by th'wall 
 So long, ihitninreene Zodiacks haue gone round, 
 Ami none of them becne worne; and for a name 
 Now puts the drowfte and neglefted A& 
 Frclhly on me : 'tis furely for a name. 
 
 Lie. 1 warrant it is: And thy head (rands fo tickle on 
 thy (Viouldcrs, tbatamilkc-maid,if fhcbeinlone, may 
 figh it off: Send after the Duke, and appeale to him. 
 
 CU. I haue done fo, but hec's not to be found. 
 I pre'mec (Lncio) doe me this kinde feruice .- 
 This day, my fiftcr fhould the Cloyfter enter. 
 And there recciue her approbation. 
 Acquaint her with the danger of my ftate. 
 Implore her, in my voice, that (he make friends 
 To the frrrftdcputie : bid her felfc aflay him, 
 T haue great hope in that: for in her youth 
 There is a prone and fpecchleffe dialect, 
 Such as moue men : bcfide.ftie hath profperous Art 
 When flic will play with reafon, and difcourl'e, 
 And well me can pcrfwade. 
 
 Inc. I pray Aiee may ; fvel! for the encouragemer.t 
 of (he like, which elfc would ftand vnder greeuous im- 
 pofiuon as for the enioying ofthy life, who I would be 
 forry fhould bee thus foolifhly loft , at a gime of ticke- 
 tackc: lie to her. 
 
 CU. I thanke you good friend Lucia. 
 
 Luc. Within two houres. 
 Qa. CorneO<Kcar,away. 
 
 Sana Quart*. 
 
 Snttr D*kt aid Frur Thim*. 
 
 D*t No : holy Fher,ihrow away that thought, 
 Beleeue not that the dribling dart of Loue 
 Can pierce acompleat bofome : why,I defire tiier 
 To giue me fecret harbour, hath a purpofe 
 More graue,and wrinkled,then the aimci, andends 
 Of burning youth. 
 
 Fri. May your Grace fpeake of it ? 
 
 Dak} My holy Sir, none better kno wes then you 
 How 1 haue euer lou'd the life remoucd 
 And held in idle price.to haunt aflemblics 
 Where youth, and coft.wltlcfle braucry kcepes. 
 I haue delmerd to Lord tsf*gelt> 
 (A man of {trtc*hire and firrnc abflinence) 
 My bfo!ute power, and place here in Vienna, 
 And he fuppofes me trauaild to 7'pUd f 
 (For fo I haoe ftrewd it in the common care) 
 And fo it is rcceiu'd .- Now (pious Sir) 
 You will demand ofme.why 1 do this. 
 
 fri. GUdly.my Lord. 
 
 >!(. We hauc IttiftStatuies.and moftbiting Laws , 
 (The needful! bits and curbes to headftrong weedes,) 
 Which for this foureteeneyearei.we haue let flip 
 Euen like an ore-growne Lyon in a Caue 
 That goes not out to prey: Now,?; fond Fathers, 
 Hauing bound vp the threading twigs ofbirch, 
 Onely to fticke it in their children: fight 
 For terror ,not to vfe : in time the roa 
 More mock'd.then fcar'd : fo our Decrees, 
 Dead to infliction, to themfelues are dead, 
 And libert ic, plucks lufticeby the nofe ; 
 The Bby beates theNurfe,and quite a^hw art 
 Goes all decorum. 
 
 Fri. It refted in your Grace 
 To vnloofe thit tyde-vp Iuftice,when you pleaf'd : 
 And it in you more dreadful! would hauc feem'd 
 Then in Lord 4*tto. 
 
 D4. Idoefeare : too dreadful! : 
 Sith'twas my fault,to giuethepcople fcope, 
 T would be my tirreny to Urike and gall them, 
 For what I bid them doe : For,we bid this. be done 
 When euill deedes haue their perm'tiTiue pafle, 
 And not the puni(hment : therefore indecde (my fathei) 
 1 haue on Angela impos'd the ofh'cc, 
 Who may in th'ambuH) of my name.flrikc home, 
 And yet,my nature neuet in the fight 
 To do in flandet : And to behold his fway 
 1 will, as 'twere a brother of your Order, 
 Vifit both Pnnce.and People : Therefore I pre'thee 
 Supply me with the habit,and inftruft me 
 How 1 may formally in per/on beare 
 Like a true Frier : Moe reafons for this action 
 At our more ley fure,fhail I render you ; 
 Oncly.this one : Lord Aglo is precife, 
 Stands at a guard with Enuie : fcarce confrfTei 
 That his blood flowes : or that his appetite 
 Is more to bread then Rone : hence Hull we fee 
 If power change-purpofe : what our Seecners be. Exit. 
 F x " Seatat 
 
Meafartfor Meajure. 
 
 Scene Quinta. 
 
 Eater ffdvll&jdFrancrJcaa Nao. 
 
 /fa. And haoe you fjtau no further priuiledges > 
 
 Nun. A re not thefe large enough? 
 
 I fa. Yes uuely I fpeake not as defirir.g more, 
 But rather wifhing a more ftrifi reftramt 
 Vpontbe Sifterftood.the Votariftsof Saint Clare. 
 Lmxowiik*. 
 
 Luc, Hoa ? peace be in this place. 
 
 If*; Who's that Which cab? 
 
 Nun. It is a mans voice . gentle lf*bila 
 Turne you the key , and know his buhnciTc of him; 
 You may ; I may not : you are yet vnfworne : 
 When you haue vowd, you rrufi not fpeake with men, 
 But in the or efenee of the Priarefe ; 
 Then if you fpeake,you muft not iKow your fai 
 Or if you (how yourface.you muft not fpeake; 
 He cals againe .- 1 pray you aufwere him. 
 
 7/i, Peace and prolperitie: who is't thas calif 
 
 L'-v. Haile Virgin, (if you be) as thofe cheeke.Rofes 
 Prociaime you are no leffe . can you fo (teed m, 
 At bring me to the figh: of/fattlla, 
 A Nouice of this place, and the faire Sifter 
 To her vnhappie brother CLud> 
 
 ffa. Why her vnhsppy Brother* Letmeaslce, 
 The rathe; foe I now muft make you koow 
 I am that ffittlLt, and hu Sifter . 
 
 t^e. Gentle & faire .- your Brother kindly greets you i 
 Not to b weary with you j he's to ptifon. 
 
 /fa. Woe me; for what; 
 
 Lix. For that, which if my feife might b hi* Judge, 
 He (hould receiue hie punUhmeftttin thank es . 
 He hath got hii friend with ctolde. 
 
 //*. Sirtmakemeootyourftone. 
 
 L*e*'Tit truejl would not^chough tie my famiiisr fn, 
 With Maids to feeme the Lapwing.and to ieft 
 Toogoe/ar from heart i pUy with all Virgios fo t 
 I ho W you a* a thing ea-skied, and fainted, 
 By your renooncement, sn imortall fpirit 
 And to be talk'd with in fincerity, 
 At with a Saint. 
 
 /fa. You doe bUfpheme the good, in mocking me. 
 
 Lor. Doe oot bcleeue it : fewnei t and (ruth ; tU thus, 
 Your brother >nd hit loucr haue embrtc'd ; 
 As thofe that feed.grow fu!l.-as bloffoming Time 
 That from thefeedues,che bare fellow brings 
 Tojeemiag foyfon / eueo fo her plenteous wombe 
 
 //i. Some erne with eKilck by him? my cofen folia? 
 Jjts. Is (he your cofen? 
 
 I ft. Adopiedly,as fchoole-makls change their names 
 By vaine,tbough aot affeAion. 
 
 Lee. She is. 
 
 //". Oh, let him many her. 
 
 Lae. This ii the point. 
 The Dok< is very ftrangcly gone from hence; 
 Bore maoy gentiemea (my Telte being one) 
 In hand, ami hope ofsdicn:butwedoeSeame, 
 By thofe that Koow the very Nerues of State, 
 Hns giuing.oct, were cf an infinite di fence 
 From his true meant deitgne : vponhis place, 
 
 ( And with full line of his autbottiy^ 
 Gouemes Lord>in/rfo;Aman,whofc blood 
 Is very (how-broih : one, who neuer freks 
 The wanton ftingMftd motions of the fence; 
 Bat doth rebate, and blunt hi* natural! edge 
 With profits of the rninde ; Studie,and fail 
 He(to eiucfeareto vff,and lilt-rtie, 
 Which naue,for long.ruruby the hideous Uw, 
 As Myce.by Lyons) hath pickt out an aft. 
 Vndcr whore heauy fence, your brothers life 
 Fal: into forfeit . be arreds him on it, 
 And followesclofc the rigor of the Statute 
 To make him en example : all hope is gone, 
 Vnlefie you haue the gracc,by your faire piaier 
 Tofoften Angela : And that's my pith ofbufinefo 
 Twixt you.and your poore brother. 
 
 7/4. Doth he fo, 
 SeekehisKfe? 
 
 L*. Has cenfat'd him already, 
 And as I heare.the Prouoli bath a warrant 
 For*s etecuMon. 
 
 Ifa. Alas: what poore 
 Abilities in me.to doe him good. 
 
 L*t. Affay the powte you haue, 
 
 Ifa. My power? alai, Uoabt. 
 
 Luc, Our doubts are traitors 
 And makes vs tooie the good we oft might win, 
 By feai ing to attempt : Gee to Lcrd Angtlo 
 And let him leatneto know, when Maidens fue 
 Men giue like gods : but when they v/eepe and kneeit, 
 All their petitions, are as freely their* 
 As they themfelues would owe tbeoi. 
 
 I ft. He fee what a can doe. 
 
 Luc Butfpeedily. 
 
 ffa. twiilabouticftiaitt 
 No longer ftaying,but to giue the Mother 
 Notice of rny affaire : I humbly thanks you t 
 Commend rne to my brother : foone at nigh; 
 lie fend him certaine word of my iuccdTe* 
 
 Lot. Itakemylesueofyou. 
 
 ffa. Goodfu,dieu. Exeat;. 
 
 . ScxnaTrima. 
 
 Ang 
 
 Etr Awb, Eftabt.aidffniMtfJiiflici. 
 j. We mart not make a fear-crow of the Law, 
 Setting vp to feare the Birds of prey, 
 And let it keepe one (hape,ciU coftorne make it 
 Their pearch, and not their terror. 
 
 fe. i, but yet 
 
 Let Ti be keene,aad rather cut a little 
 Then fall,and bruife to death : a!as,r hi gentleman 
 Whom I would faue,had a moft noble father, 
 Let but your booour know 
 (Whom I beleeue to be moft ftrait in vertue) 
 That in the working of your owne affe^iont, 
 Had time coheard with Place, or place with wifotng, 
 Or that the refolute acting of our blood 
 Could haue sttatnd ih'ejfea of your owne purpofc, 
 Wheshst you had not fotnetims in your life 
 Er'd in this point, which now you ceaftue him. 
 And puld the Law vpcnyou. 
 
 Another 
 
Meafwefor Meafure. 
 
 4 nothcr thing to tall : I not deny 
 The lury parting on the Prifoner J life 
 May in the fwornc-twelue hane a thiefe,ot fwo 
 Gtnltier then him they trypwhat's open made to luftice, 
 That luftice ceizcs ; What knowes the Lawes 
 That theeues do paffe on theeue5? Tis very pregnant, 
 The Jewell that we findc, we ftoope.and take't, 
 Becauie we fee it ; but what we doe not fee, 
 We tread vpon.and neuer thinke of it. 
 You may not fo extenuate his oftence, 
 For I haue had fuch faults; but rather tell me 
 When I, that cenfure him.do fo offend, 
 Let mine owne Judgement patterne out my death, 
 And nothing come in partial). Sir, he mud dye. 
 Enter Protiofi. 
 
 Efc. Beit asyourwifcdomc will. 
 
 A*g. Where is the Treutft ? 
 
 Pro. Here if it like your honour. 
 
 Ag. See that Cljutdio 
 Be executed by nine to morrow morning, 
 Bring him his Cohfeffor.Iet him be prepar'd. 
 For that's the vtmoft of his pilgrimage. 
 
 Efc. Well . heauenforpiue him; and forgiue vs all . 
 Seme rift by finrx t atid fcmt bj vrrtHe fall : 
 Some run from brakes of Ice.and anfwerenorje, 
 And foffie condemned for a fault atone. 
 
 Enter EtbfW. Frtth, Clovne, Officer i. 
 
 Elb. Come,bring them away if thefe be good peo- 
 ple in a Common- wede, that doe nothing but vfe their 
 abufes in common houfes, J know no law * bring them 
 away. 
 
 A'-g. How now Sir, what's your name/ And what's 
 the matter ? 
 
 Elk If it pleafe your honour, lamthepooreDukes 
 
 >ortabl<r, and my name is Elbm>\ I doe leane vpon lit. 
 fticeSir, and doe bring in here before your good honor, 
 tvo notorious Benefactors. 
 
 Ag. Benefa>ors?We!l:VVhat Benefactors are they? 
 Are they not Malefactors ? 
 
 Elk, If it pleafe your honour, I know not wejl what 
 they are: But precife villamesthey are, that I am fureof. 
 and voidofallprophanation in the world, that good 
 Chtiftians ought to haue. 
 
 Efc. This comes off well : here's a wife Officer. 
 
 Ag. Gocto: What quality are they of # flhe is 
 your name ? 
 Why do ft tbou not fpeake Eltov ? 
 
 Clo. He cannot Sit : he's out at Elbow. 
 
 Aug. What are you Sir? 
 
 Elb. HeSir:aTapftef Sir: parcell Baud : one that 
 feruesabad woman: whofe houfe Sir was(a they fay) 
 plucktdowne in theSuborbs : and now fhee profefles a 
 Kot-houfe ; which, I thinke is a very ill houfe too. 
 
 Eft. How know you that? 
 
 Elk My wife Sir -'whom I deteft before heaiien, 2nd 
 your honour. 
 
 Efc. How? thy wife? 
 
 (Ik I Sir: whom I thankeheauen is an honeft wo- 
 man. 
 
 Efc. Do'ft thou Jeteft her therefore ? 
 
 Elk I fay fit, 1 will deteft myfelfe alfo.as wellas fhe, 
 that this houfe.if it be not a Bauds houfe,it is pi tty of het 
 life, for it is a naughty houfe. 
 
 /f, Hovr do'ft thou know that, Confbble ? 
 
 flli. Marry fir, by my wife, vyho,if (he had bin a wo- 
 man Cardinally giuen, might haue bin accus'd in fotni- 
 
 cation,adultery,and all vncleanlineiTe there. 
 Efc. By the womans meanet ? 
 Elb. I l>by Miftris Oner-dam meanes: but tt flic (pi 
 in his face, fo flicdefidc him. 
 
 lo. Sir, if it pleafe your honor.this is not fo. 
 Elb. Proue it before thcfe vatlets here,thou honors 
 ble msn.prouc It. 
 
 Ffc. Doeyouhearehowhemifplace*? 
 Clf. Sir, fhe came in great with childe : and longing 
 (fauing your honors reuerence) for ffewd prewyns ; fir, 
 we had but two in the houfe-, which at that verydidanc 
 time flood, as it were in a fruit difh(a difh offoroe three 
 pence ;yout honours haue feene fuch difhes)ihey ate not 
 China-difhes, but very good difhes. 
 
 Eft. Go too : go too: nomattei for the difh fir. 
 Cla. No indeede fir not ofz pin; yourc therein in 
 the tight : but.tothe point : As 1 fay, this Mifttu Ellxm, 
 being (as I fay) with childt, and being great bellied.and 
 longing (as I faid) for ptewyns: and hauing but two in 
 the difji (as I faid) M after FrorAhere,this very man, ha- 
 uin g eaten the refl(is I faid)&(as I fay) paying for ttiem 
 very honeOIy : for.as you know Mafler Froth,! could not 
 giue you. three pence againe. 
 Fre. Noindrede. 
 
 Cla. Very well : you being then (if you be remem- 
 bred) cracking the ftones of the fotcfaid prewyns. 
 Fr,. l,f,l did indeede. 
 
 Cla. Why,very well : 1 telling you then (if you be 
 remembted) that fuch a one. and fuch a one, were part 
 cure of the thing you wot of,vnle(Te they kept very good 
 diet, as I told you. 
 Fro. All this is true. 
 Cft. Why very well then. 
 
 Efc. Come : you are a tedious foole ; to the purpofe : 
 what was done to Etbrires wife, that hee haih caufeto 
 coniplainc of? Come me to what was don to her. 
 fb. Sir,yor horfor cannot COOK to that yt. 
 Eff. No fir.nor I meane it not. 
 Clo. Sir, bet you (hall come to it, by your honours 
 IrauerAnd Ibekechyou, look* into MaRerfhA here 
 fir, aminoffoure fcore pound a yeare ; whofe father 
 died at faHewaixs : Was't not at HaBowm<u Mafler 
 frotbt 
 
 fr t . Ailhallond-Eue. 
 
 Go. Why very we'l : I hope here he truth: he Sir, 
 fitting (as I fay) in a lower chaire, Sir. 'twas in the bunch 
 ofGrapes, where indcrde you haue a delight to fitjhauc 
 you not? 
 
 Fra. I haue fb, becaufe it is an open roome,and good 
 for winter. 
 
 Clu. Why very well then : 1 hope here be truthes. 
 Aug. This will laft out a night in 'R*fit* 
 When nights are longeft there : He take my leaue, 
 And leaue you to the hearing of the caufe ; 
 Hoping youie finde good caufc to whip them ill. xit. 
 Eff I thinke no le.ffe : good morrow to your Lord, 
 fhip. Now Sir, coineon: What was done to Ibowtt 
 wife, once more? 
 
 Cla. Once Sir? there wai nothing done to her once. 
 Lib. 1 befeech you Sir,askc him what this man did cc 
 my wife. 
 
 to. I befeech your honor,askeme. * 
 fc . Well fir, what did this Gentleman to her ? 
 <.'/. I befeech you fir,Iooke in this Ge ntlcmani face; 
 good Mafter froth looke vpon his honor; 'tis for a good 
 purpofe : doth your honor matke hi* face ? . 
 
 F } 
 
66 
 
 Afea/ure for Meafare. 
 
 Ifc. lfir,veryweIL 
 
 lo. NjyyibefeecftyoumarkcitwcJJ. 
 
 Efe. Well, I doc fo. 
 
 Clo. Doth your honor fee any harme in his face ? 
 
 Efc. Why no. 
 
 Clo. lie be fuppofd vpon a boolce,his face is the worft 
 thing about him : good then : if his face be the worft 
 thing about him, how could Matter froth doe the Con* 
 (tables wife any harme? J would know that of your 
 honour. 
 
 fe. He's in die right (Conftable) what fay yon to it? 
 
 fA. Firft, and it like you, the houfe is a refpedcd 
 houfe ; next ,r.his is a rcfpc&cd fellow ; and his Miftris is 
 a refpec"ted woman. 
 
 Clo- By this hand Sir^iis wife is a more refpefled per- 
 ion then any of uj all 
 
 Sit. Varlet,thou lyefl; thou lyeft wicked varlet : the 
 time is yet to come that fhec was euer refpcebd with 
 man, woman, or childe. 
 
 Clo Sir.flie was refpccted with him, befoie he mar- 
 ried with her. 
 
 /. Which is the wifcr here; lufliee or laiejxitie') Is 
 this true ' 
 
 E It. O thou cayt iffe .- O thou vatlet : O thou wick- 
 ed f/amitatt; 1 refpeclrd with her,before 1 was married 
 to her? Ifcuerlwasretpecled with her, or (he with n>e, 
 let not your wotfhip thinke mec the poorc2>fc/ Offi- 
 cer : prouc this, thou wicked H&.aifaH, or ile haue 
 mine action of battry on thee. 
 
 Efe. If he tooke you a box 'oth'eare, you might haue 
 your action of flander too. 
 
 Elk. Marry I thankc your good worfhip for it : vjhat 
 is't your Worfhips pleaturs* I (hall doe with this wick- 
 ed CaitirTe> 
 
 Efc. Truly Office*, becaule he hath fome offences in 
 him, that thou wonldft difcouer.if thou couldfl, let him 
 continue in his courfe*. till thou knowft whar they are. 
 
 Lib. Marry I thanke your worfhip for it : Thou ffi 
 thou wicked varlet now, what's come vpon thee. Thou 
 art to continue now thou Varlct,thou art to continue. 
 
 Efc, Where were you borne, fiiend? 
 
 Froth. Hert in yicnn*, Sir. 
 
 Efc. Are you of fourefcore pounds a yeere ? 
 
 Froth. Yes, and 't pleafe you fir. 
 
 Efc. So : what trade are you of, fir ? 
 
 Clo. A Tapfter, a poore widdowes Tapftr. 
 
 ffc. Your 'Miftris name? 
 
 Clo. Miftris Outr-dox. 
 
 E/f. Hath (he had any more then one husband ? 
 
 Clo. Nine, fir : Oner-don by the laft. 
 
 Efc. Nine ? come hether to me.Mifler Froth ; Mafter 
 Froth, I would not haue you acquainted with Tapftcrs } 
 they will draw you Mafter Freti> t wd you wil hang them: 
 get you gon, and let me heare no more ofyou. 
 
 Fro. I thanke your worfiYip : for mine ownc part , I 
 netier come into any roomcin a Tap-houfc, but I am 
 drawne in. 
 
 Efc. Well : no more cf it Mafter Troth : farewell : 
 Come you hether to me, M r . Tapfter : what's your name 
 M'.Tapfier? 
 
 Clo. Ptffipy. 
 
 Efc. Whatclfe? 
 
 Clo. *5*w,Sir. 
 
 fe. Troth.and your bum is the greateft thing about 
 you, fothat in the beaRSicft fence, you are /Wy*}> the 
 
 great ; Prm?ey t you are partly a bawd, Pempej ; howfo- 
 euer you colour it in being a Tapftcr^re younot? come. 
 tell me true, it (hall be she better for you. 
 
 Clo. Truly fir, I am a poore fellow that would Hue. 
 
 Efe. How would you liucPomptyt by beingabawde 
 what doe you think* of the trade Pom/ft]") is it a lawful] 
 trade? 
 
 Clo. If the Law would allow it, fir. 
 
 fc. But the Law will not allow it Fomfry ; nor it 
 ftiall not be allowed in Vienna. 
 
 Clo. Do's your Worfhip meane to geld and fplayall 
 the youth of the City/ 
 
 Efe. Ko.Pomfcy 
 
 Clo. Truely Sir, in my poore opinion Aey will too'i 
 then : if your worfhip will take order for the drabs and 
 die knaues, you need not to feare the bawds. 
 
 Efc. There is pretty orders beginning I can tell you: 
 It is but heading, and hanging. 
 
 Clo. If you bead, and hang all that offend that way 
 but for ten yeare together ; you'll be glad to giue out a 
 CommifTi on for mort heads : if this law hold in Vienna. 
 ten yeare, ile rent the faircft houfe ink after three pence 
 a Biy : tf you liue to fee this come to pafle , fay Porufty 
 told you fo, 
 
 Efe* Thanke you good Tomfty ; and in requital! of 
 your prophcfic, haike you : I aduifeyou let me not finde 
 you before meagatne vpon any comph'int whatfoeuer; 
 no, not for dwelling where you doe : if I doc Pomfty* I 
 (hail batyoutoyc'.:r Tent, andproue a fhrcwd C afar 
 to you: inplaine dealing Petnp<y,l fhall haue you whipt; 
 fo for this time, Pompey,h\tyou well. 
 
 Cle. I thanke your Worrfiip for your good coonfeU ; 
 butl (rtall follow it as the flefh and fortune (hall better 
 determine, Whip me? no,no, let Carman whip his lade, 
 The valiant heart's not whipt out of his trade. Exit. 
 
 Lfc. Come hetlwt to me, Mafter Elbow : comehither 
 Mafter Conftable s how long haue you bin in this place 
 of Conftable f 
 
 Sit. Seuen yeere, and a halfe fir. 
 
 fc. I thought by the readioefle in the offi ce^ou had 
 eontinujed in it fome time : you fay feauen yeareoge. 
 ther. 
 
 Eli>. And a halfe fir. 
 
 Efe. Alas.it hath beene great paines to yon : they do 
 you wrong to put you fo oft vpon'c. Are there not mm 
 inyour Ward f-ifficient to feme it? 
 
 Sib. 'Faith fir,few of any wit in fuch matters : as they 
 are chofen, they are glad to choofc me for them ; I do it 
 for fome peece of money, and goe through with all. 
 
 Efe. Looke you bring mee in the names of fome fixe 
 or feuen, the moft fufficiem of your parilh. 
 
 Lib. To your Worfhips houfe fir? 
 
 Efc. To my houfe: fare you well : what's aclocke, 
 thinke you ? 
 
 7ff. Eleuen,Sir. 
 
 Efe. I pray you home to dinner with me. 
 
 luft. I humbly thankc you. 
 
 fc. It grieues me for the death ofClauko 
 But there's no remedic: 
 
 fuft. Lordex<^/isfeuere. 
 
 Efc. Itisbutneedfull. 
 Mercy is not it felfe, that oft lookes fo, 
 Pardon is ftill the nurfe of fecond woe : 
 But yet, poore Claudia -. there is no rernedie- 
 
 &WM 
 
Scena Secunda. 
 
 f S truant. 
 
 Ser. Hee's hearing of 4 Caufe ; he will come ftraight 
 He tell him of you. 
 
 frf. 'Pray you doc; He know 
 hits plcafurc, may be he will relent ; alas 
 hie hath but as offended in a dreame, 
 All Seels, all Ages fmack ot this vjce, and he 
 To die for't ? 
 
 Ettcr Angdo. 
 Ant. Now, what's the matter P'rau^fl > 
 
 Fro* Is it your will Claudia fhall die to morrow i 
 
 Ang. Did not J tell thce yea i hsdtt thou not order ? 
 Why dct'ft thou akc againe ? 
 
 Pro. Left 1 might be too rafli: 
 Vndcr your goodcorredUon, 1 luue fcene 
 When after execution, Judgement hath 
 Repented oie his doomc. 
 
 .ing. Goe to ; let that be mine, 
 Doe you your office, or giue vp your Place, 
 And you fhall well be fpat'd. 
 
 Pro. I craue your Honour s pardon : 
 What (hall be done Sir, with the groaning Mitt > 
 ery neerehcrhowre. 
 . Difpofeofher 
 To fome more fitter place ; and that with fpc ed. 
 
 Defucs acceife to you. 
 
 A*g. Hath he a Sifter* 
 
 Pro. IehygoodLord,averyvcrtuous maid, 
 And to be flionlic of a Sifter-hood, 
 If not alreadie. 
 
 A*g. Well: let her be admitted. 
 See you the Fornicatreflc be remou'd, 
 Let her haue needfull, but not laui(h meanei, 
 There fhall be order for't. 
 
 Enter Lucto 4d [fdtRt, 
 
 fro. 'Sauc your Honour. (will '. 
 
 *** S"y little while : y'are welcome: wht' your 
 
 I fab. Jam a wefuilSurar toy cur Honour , 
 'Pleafe but your Honor heare me. 
 
 Avg . Well ; what'i your fuite. 
 
 Ifab. There is a vice that mofl I doe abhorre, 
 And moft delire fliould meet the blow of I ufticc ; 
 For which I would not plead,but that I muft, 
 For which I muft not plcad,but that I am 
 At warre, twixt will, and will not. 
 
 Ant. Well: the matter? 
 
 If. I haue a brother it condemn'd to die , 
 I doe befewh yon let it be his fault , 
 And not my brother. 
 
 Pro. Hcauen giue theemou'iag graces. 
 
 dug. Condemn,: the fault, and not the a&or of it, 
 Why euery fault 't condemnd etc it be done 
 Mine were the verie Cipher of aPunftion 
 To fine the fault*, whole fine ftands in record, 
 And let goeby the Aftor.- 
 
 tfitb. Oh iufi ; b'j: feusre Law : 
 I had a brother then ; hcauen keepe your honour. 
 
 LHC. Giue 't not ore fo : to him againe, entreat him, 
 Kneelcdcwne before him, hang vpon his gowne, 
 You are too cold t if you (houldneed pin, 
 
 You could not with more tame a tongue defirc it : 
 To him,! fay. 
 
 lf*b. Muflheneeddie# 
 
 Anv. Maiden, no remedie. 
 
 Ifaff. Yes : I doe thmke that you miglu pardon him 
 And neither heauen,nor man grieue at the mercy. 
 
 Anv . I will not doe't. 
 
 IftS. But can you if you would ? 
 
 Anf. Looke what 1 will not, that I cannot doe. 
 
 I fab. But might you doe't Sc do the wcrld no wrong 
 If fo your heart were touch'd with that remorfe , 
 Aimiue is to him? 
 
 Ag Hee's fentenc'd, tis too late. 
 
 Luc. You are too cold. 
 
 lfb. Too late ? why no ; I that do* fpeak a word 
 May c a'l it againe : well, beleeue this 
 No ceremony that to great ones longt , 
 Not the Kings Crowne ; nor the deputed fword, 
 The Marfti alls Truncheon, nor the Judges Robe 
 Become them with one halfe fo good a grace 
 As mercie docs : if he had bin as you, and you as he, 
 You would tMue dipt like him.buihelikeycu 
 Would not haue beene fo (terne. 
 
 Ant. Pray you be gone. 
 
 /fa. I would to heauen I had your potencies 
 And you were IfabeU; fhould it then be thus ? 
 No .- 1 would t si! what 'twere to be a ludge. 
 And what aprtfoner. 
 
 Luc. I.touth him : there's the vaine. 
 
 Ag. Your Brother it a forfeit of the Law , 
 A nd you but wade your words. 
 
 f/M.AlM.ftlu: 
 
 Why all the fouUs that wete, were forfeit once, 
 And he that might the vantage Left haue tooke* 
 Found out the remedie ; how would you be, 
 If he, which is the top of 1 udgememjfhould 
 But iudge you, as you are .' Ob, thinks on that , 
 And mercie then will breaths within your lips 
 Like man new made. 
 
 Ang. Beyou content, (faire Maid) 
 It is the Law, not |, condemne your brother, 
 Were he my kinfrnan, brother, or my Tonne, 
 It fhould be thus with him : he muft die to morrow. 
 
 I fab. To morrow ? oh,that's fodaine, 
 Spare him, fpare him : 
 
 Het's not prepar'd for death j euen for our kitchrns 
 We kill the fowle of feafon : (hall we ferae hcauen 
 With leflerefpea then we doe minifter 
 To our gtofie-felues^goodjgood my Lord,bethink you ; 
 Who is it that hath did fot this oflence ? 
 There's many haue committed it. 
 Luc. I.wellfaid. 
 
 Aug. Tlie Law hath not bin dc ad.thogh it hath fiept 
 Thofcmanyhadnotdar'dto doe that cuill 
 If the fitft, that did th 1 Edift infringe 
 Had anfwer'd for his deed . Now '115 awake, 
 Takes noteof what isdone, and like aProphet 
 Lookesina glafTethat fheweswhat future euiti 
 Either now, or by remiflenelTe, newconceiu'd, 
 And fo in progrefle to be hatc'hd, andborne , 
 Are now to haue no fuccefliue degrees , 
 But here they iiue to end. 
 /fat. Yet (hew fome pittie* 
 Ang. I (hew it moft of all, when I (how Mice* 
 For then I pittie thofe I doe not know , 
 Which a difmis'd offence, would after gaule 
 
 And 
 
nd doe him right, that anfwering one foulc wrong 
 .iucs not to aft another. Befatisfied; 
 our Brother dies to morrow ; be content. 
 IpA. So you muft be y" firfi that giues thil lenience , 
 nd hce, th furfcrs s Oh, it is excellent 
 'o haueaGiantsfircngth :but it is tyrannous 
 oyfc it like a Giant. 
 Luc. That's well faid. 
 I fob. Could great men thunder 
 \ fane himfelfc do's, Ink would neucr be quiet 
 or euery pelting petty Officer 
 Would vfe his heauen for thunder ; 
 Nothing bot thunder : Merufull heaueo , 
 hou rather with thy flurpe and iulpherous bolt 
 plits the vn-wedgabl; and gnarled Oke, 
 'hcn.the foft Merrill : But man, proud man* 
 Dreft'in a little biiete authentic, 
 Moft ignorant of -what he's moft afTut'd, 
 His glafjie Eflencc) like an angry Ape 
 laies fueh phantaftique tricks before high heauen, 
 As makes the Angels weepc: who with our fpleenet, 
 Would illtherofelues laugh morfalL 
 
 Lttf. Oh,to hinya him wench : he will relent, 
 Hee's coromifcg i I perceiue't. 
 v. Pray heauen fhe van him. 
 &. We cannot weigh our brother with our felfe, 
 Great men may ieft with Saints : tw viit in them, 
 at in the IclTe fo wlc prophanation. 
 Luc. Thou'rt i'th right (Gttle) moreo'that. 
 Ifab. That in the Captaine s but a chollericke word, 
 Which in the Souldier isflatWafphcroie. 
 Luc. Art auis'd o'that ? more on'u 
 Af. Why doe you put thefe fayingi vpon me ? 
 //<i*. Becaufe Authoritie, though it errc like others, 
 Hath yet a kinde of medic ine in it felfe 
 hat skins the v iceo'th top ; goe to your bofotne, 
 Cnock there, and askeyonr heart what it dcxhknow 
 hat's like my brothers fault : if it confcffc 
 natural! euiltineffc/uch as is his, 
 it not found athoughivpon your tongue 
 gainft my brothers life. 
 Aug. Shee fpeakes, and 'tis fuch fence 
 That my Sence breeds with it; fcreyou well. 
 Jfab. Gentle my Lord,turnebacke. 
 A*g. I will bethinke me : come againe to morrow. 
 ;/4.Hark,how llebribe youtgood my Lord turn back. 
 Ant. How? bribe me? 
 
 If. f,vith fuch gifts that heauen fhall fhare with you. 
 Lw. Yoahadmar'dallelfe. 
 If*h Not with fond Sickles of the tefted-gold, 
 Or Stones, whofe rate are either rich, or poore 
 s fancir values them : but with true prayers, 
 "hat fhall be vp at heauen, and enter there 
 re Sunne fife : prayers from preferued foules, 
 romfaftlngM aides whofe mindes are dedicate 
 o nothing temporal!. 
 Ag. Well : come to me to morrow. 
 Luc. Goe to: 'tis well; away. 
 lf*k. Heauen kcepe your honour fafe. 
 Ang. Amen. 
 
 or I am that way going to temptation , 
 Where prayers cro{Tc 
 
 lfat>. At what howet to morrow, 
 wll I attend j pur Lordfhip? 
 Aug. Ataoytime'fore-noonc. 
 t ffae. 'Sane your Honour. 
 
 Aw. . From thee : euen from thy venue. 
 What s this ? wht' thti i u this her fault, or mine ? 
 The Temp ter.or the Tempted, who fins moft ?ha? 
 Not (he : nor doth fhe tempt : but it is I, 
 That, lying by the Violet in the Sunne , 
 Doe as the Carrion do's, not as the fiowre. 
 Corrupt with vertuous feafon i Can it be, 
 That Modcfty may more betray our Sence 
 Then womans lightneflc? hauing wafte ground enough 
 Shall we dciire to raze the Sanctuary 
 And pitch our euils there ? oh fir, fie, fie : 
 What doftthou?or what art thoa t^xgtkt 
 Doft thou dcfirc her fowly/orthofe things 
 That make her good ? oh, let her brother line : 
 T heeues for their roBbtry haue authority, 
 When Judges fteale thensfelnes : what, doe I loue her, 
 That 1 defire ro heare her fpeake againe? 
 And feaft vpon her eyes? what is't I drcame on ? 
 Oh cunning enemy, that to catch a Saint, 
 With Saints doft bait thy hooke : moft dangeroos 
 Is that temptation, that doth goad vs on- 
 To finne, in louing rertue : neuer could the Strumpet 
 With all her double vigor, Art, and Nature 
 Once ftir my temper: but this vertuous Maid 
 Subdues me quite > Euer till now 
 When men were fond, I fmild.and wondred how. c. 
 
 Scena Tertia. 
 
 Enter DnkfMdPre*fl. 
 
 Duke. Hailetoyou,/>rwj?,folthinkeyoare. 
 
 Fro. I am the Prouoft : whnts your will, good Frier i 
 
 D*kt. Bound by my charity, aod my blcft order , 
 I come to vifite the affiiaed fpiri: 
 Here in the prifon : doe me the common right 
 To let me fee them : and to make roe know 
 The nature of their crimes,that I may miniftcr 
 To them accordingly. 
 
 Pro. I would do more then thaty.f more were ncedfuil 
 
 *terl*list. 
 
 Locke here comes one : a Gentlewoman of mine, 
 Who falling in the fiawes of her owne youth, 
 Hath blifterd her report : She is with chlldc, 
 And he that got it, fent enc'd : a yong man, 
 More 6t to doe another fuch efrcnce, 
 Then dye for this. 
 
 />-i When mufthc dye? 
 * TV*. As 1 do thinkt to morrow. 
 I haue prouided for you.ftay a while 
 And y ou Hi all be conducted. 
 
 "Dnki Repent you (faire one) of the fin you carry? 
 
 ltd. I doe; and bcare the fhoroe moft patiently. 
 
 D.I ie teach you howyoc thai araign your confcitce 
 And try your penitence, if it be found, 
 Or hollowly put on. 
 
 /*/. He gladly learne. 
 
 Dttk. Loue you the man that wrong'd you? 
 
 //. Yes,as I lout the woman that wrong'd him. 
 
 Dukf So then it feemes your moft offence full aft 
 Was mutually committed. 
 
 /*/. Mutually. 
 
 D*ki Then ws your fin ofheauiet kinde tccnhi*. 
 
 /*/. 1 doe coofefle it, and repeat it (Father*) 
 
6 9 
 
 ^^ .Is meet fo (daughter) but Icaft you do repent 
 As that the fin hathbrought you to this Qiamt, 
 Which forrew is alwaies toward ourielues.not heauen, 
 Snowing we would notfpere hauea.as we loue it, 
 But as we (land in fare. 
 
 ltd. I dbS: repent me,** it i* an euill, 
 And take the (ha me with ioy. 
 
 22*4*. There re ft: 
 
 Your partner ( I '*) muft die to morrow, 
 And I am going with inftru&ion to him: 
 Grace goc with you, Bexedicbe* Sxtt. 
 
 //. Muft dieto morrow ? ohiniorious Loue 
 Thae refpiis m a We, whofe very comfort 
 Is ftill a dying horror. 
 
 Pn. Tispittyofhirtii & 
 
 Scent Quarta. 
 
 *te 
 
 Jl. When I would ptay.fc think,! thinke.and pray 
 To feuerall fubtefts: heauen hath my empty word*, 
 Whilft my Inuention, hearing not my Tongue, 
 Anchors on IfJttll: heauen in my mouth, 
 As if I did but onely chew his name , 
 And in my heart the ftrong and {welling euiil 
 Of my conception : Hie Rate whereon 1 ftudieo' 
 I* like a good thing, being often read 
 Growne fcard, and tedious : yea, my Grauitie 
 Wherein(let no man heare me) I take pride, 
 Could 1, with boo te, change for an idle plume 
 Which the ayre beats for vaine : oh place, oh forme, 
 Mow often doft thou with thy cafe, thy habit 
 Wrench awe from fooles, and tye the wifcrfoules 
 To thy falfe feemtng ? Blood, thou art blood . 
 Let's write good Angell on the Deuillt home 
 Tis not the Deuills Cr eft : how now ? who's there ? 
 Eater Sermift. 
 
 Sfr. One lf*M,i Sifter, defires accefle to you. 
 
 Ag. Teach her the way: oh, heauens 
 Why doe's my bloud thus mutter to my heart, 
 Making both it vnablefor it felfe , 
 And di (p oflcfj irig all my other parts 
 Ofneceflaryfitnetfe? 
 
 Sophy the foolilh throngs with one that fwounds, 
 Come all to help him, and fo flop the ayre 
 By which hceihould reuruc . and euen fo 
 The generall fubied to awel-wifhtKtng 
 Quit their ownepart, and in obfequious fondneife 
 Crowd to hi* prefence, where their vn*taught loue 
 Muft needs eppear offence : how now faire Maid. 
 
 '. I am come to know your pfeafure. (m, 
 
 That you might know it,wold much better pleafe 
 Then to demand what tis : your Brother cannot hue. 
 
 I fab. Euen fo : heauen keepe your Honor. 
 
 Aug. Yec may he liue a while : and it may be 
 As long as you, or I - yet he muft die. 
 
 If*l. Vnderyour Sentence? 
 
 AM. Yea. 
 
 If*. When, I befeecn you : that in his Keprieue 
 (Longer, or fttorter) he may be fo fitted 
 That his foule fieken not. 
 
 Ang. Ha i ne.thefe filthy vic. It were at good 
 
 To pardon him,that hath from nature flolne 
 
 A man already made, as to remit 
 
 Their fawcie fwcstn8s,that do coyneheauen$ Image 
 
 In (tamps that are forbid : 'tis all as ca-ie, 
 
 Falfely to take away a life tru made. 
 
 As to put mettle in retrained meane* 
 
 To make a falfe one. 
 
 If*l>. Tis fet downe fo in heauen, but not in earth. 
 
 **' Say you fosthcn I ffiall poze you quickly. 
 Which had you :st her, that the moil iuft Law 
 Now took e your brothers life,and to redcerne him 
 Giue vp yourbody to fuhfwe vnclcannefle 
 A Hie that he hath ftaind ? 
 
 tfA. Sir,beluethis. 
 I had rather giue my body , then noy foule* 
 
 A*g. I talkehot of your foulc : our compel'd fins 
 Stand more for numixt, then for accompt. 
 
 If**. How fay you? 
 
 Jlng. Nay lie not warrant that / for I can fpeake 
 Againft the thing 1 fay : Anfwere to this, 
 1 (no wthe voyce of the recorded Law) 
 Pronounce s lentence on your Brothers lift, 
 M 'giit there not be a charitie in (inne, 
 To faue this Brothers life ? 
 
 Ifd. Pleafe you to doo't, 
 lie take it as a peril! to my foufr, 
 I e is no finne at all.but charitie. 
 
 Atg. PleafJ you to doo't.at perill of your foule 
 Were equall poize of nnne,and charttie. 
 
 I fat. That 1 do beg his 1 ife.if it be finnc 
 Hczuen let me beire it : y ou granting of my Cutt, 
 If that be finale make it my Mome-praicr* 
 To haue it added to the faults of mine, 
 And nothing of your anfwerc. 
 
 A*t. Nay.but heare me, 
 
 Yourfcnce purges not mine:eithcr you are ignorant; 
 Or fceme fo crafty ; and that's not good. 
 
 l{b. Let be ignorant.and in nothing good, 
 But gracioudy to know 1 am no better. 
 
 A*g, Thus wifdome wj(hes to appeare moH brigh 
 When it doth tax* it fdfe: A? thefeblackcMafqurs 
 Prochime ah en-iViicld beauty ten times louder 
 Then beauty could difplaied ; But marke me, 
 To be receiued piaine, lie fpeaketnore groiTe . 
 Your Brother is to dye. 
 
 //4*. SO. 
 
 Ang, AndhiiorfenceiifojSsitappeares, 
 Accountant to the Lew, vponthat pine. 
 
 IfA. True. 
 
 A*g. Admit noother way to faue his life 
 (As I mbfcribe not that,nor any other, 
 But in the louV of qudtion) that y ou,his Sifter, 
 Finding your ielfe defir'd of fuch a pcrfon, 
 Wbofe cretdit with the Iudge,or o\vne greatplacr, 
 Could fetch your Brother from the Manacles 
 Of the all.building.Law : and that there were 
 No earthly meane to faue him,but that either 
 You muft lay downe the treasures of your body. 
 To this fuppofed,or elfe to let him fuffer : 
 What would you doe > 
 
 7/4*. AjmuchformypooreBrother.asmyfclfe; 
 That is : were I vnder the tearmes of death. 
 Th*)mpreflion of keene whipsjld weare as Rubies, 
 And fVrip my felfe to death.as to abed, 
 That longing haue bin fickt for^re I'ld yeld 
 My body vp to dhame. 
 
 Aug. That 
 
.20 
 
 for <*5htcafitre. 
 
 A*i- Thcnmuft your brother die. 
 
 Ifa, And "tvrer the cheaper way ; 
 Better it were a brother didc at once, 
 Then that a fifter, by redeeming him 
 Showlddieforcuer. 
 
 Aug. Were not youthen as crudl at the Sentence, 
 Thai you haue Qandefd fo ? 
 
 Ifi. ] gnomic in ranfome, and free pardon 
 Are of two houfes : lawfoll mercic, 
 1$ nothing km to fowlc redemption. 
 
 */?*. You iccrn'd of late to make f he Law a tirar.t, 
 And rather pron'd the Hiding of yourbrothcr 
 A merriment.thcn z vice. 
 
 Ifa. Oh pardon me my lord, it oft fals out 
 To hauc, what we would haue, 
 We fpeake not what we meane ; 
 1 Something doexcafethe thing I baW, 
 For his aduantage that I dearelytoue. 
 
 v4ng. Weareallrraile. 
 
 fja. Elfe let my brother die. 
 If not a fedarie but onely he 
 Owe* and focreed thy weakneffc. 
 
 Aug. Nay,womerare iratle toa 
 
 Ifa. I, es the glafies where they view themfelues, 
 Which are as calie broke as they make formes : 
 Women? Helpe heaoen \ men their creation marre 
 In profiting by tVem : Nay, call vs ten times fraUc, 
 Foe we are toft, as our complexions are, 
 And credulous to falfc prints. 
 
 Aug. Ithinkeit well: 
 And from this teftimonie of your owne let 
 (Since I fuppofe we are made to be no itronger 
 Then faults may (hake our frames) let me be bold ; 
 1 doatreft your words. Be that you are, 
 That is a womsn ; if you be more, you'r none. 
 If you be one fas you are well expreft 
 By all external! warrants^ (hew it now, 
 By jwurog on the dcftirfd Liuerie. 
 
 Ifa. I haue no tongue but one; gentle my I ord, 
 Ltt me enrreate you Jpeake the former language. 
 
 Aig. Plainlieconceiuc Ilouejrou. 
 
 I ft. My brother did loue/&, 
 And you tell me that he fliall die for'c. 
 
 Ang. Heflwll not 7/*fcifyoo giue me Ion*. I 
 
 Ifa. I know your vectoe hath a licence in'c. 
 Which feemes a lit tic fouler then it is, 
 To plucke on others. 
 
 Aug. Belecuetneonmtne Honor, 
 My words exprefle my purpofc. 
 
 /fa. Ha? Little honor, to be much bdeeud, 
 And moft pernitiou* purpofe Seeming.feeming. 
 1 will proclaime the *tngtio ( \ooke for't. 
 Signc me a prefont pardon for my brother, 
 Or with an ouuftretcht throatc lie tell the world aloud 
 What man thou art. 
 
 Ag. Wlo will beteeue thee Ipfoll f 
 My vnfoild name, th aurteereneffe of my life, 
 My vout hgainfi you, and my place i'th Scat, 
 Will fo your accusation oueMA'eigh, 
 That you ftwll ftiflc in your ownerepony 
 And /melt ofcalumnie. I haue begun, 
 And now I giue my fenfuall race, the reine, 
 Fit rhy conlent corny flurpe appetite, 
 Ly by aU nicetic, and proiixious blufhes 
 Thai banifh what they foe for : Redceme th/ brother, 
 By yccjding vp thy bodie to my will, 
 
 Or elfe he muft not onelie die the death, 
 
 But thy vnkindncfle (hall his death draw out 
 
 To lingting fuffcrancc : Anfwer me to morrow, 
 
 Or by the affeftion that now uidcj me mod, 
 
 lie prout a Tirant to him. As for you, 
 
 Say what you can ; my falfe, ore-weighs ycur rrue. Exit 
 
 IJA. To whom Jhould I complaint- ? Did ! cell this, 
 Who would belecuc me ? O perilous mouthes 
 1 hat besre in them, one and the felfcfame tongue, 
 Either of condemnation, or approofe, 
 Bidding the Law make curt fie to their will, 
 Hooking both right and wrong to ih'appetitp, 
 To follow as it drawes. He to my brother, 
 Though he hath falne by prompt ure of the blood, 
 Yet hath he in him fuch a minde of Honoi, 
 That had he twcntie heads to tender downc 
 On twentie bloodic blockes, heeld yecld them vp, 
 Before his After (houldjier bodic Aoopo 
 To filch abhor d pollution. 
 I hcti ^t^liue chaHc, and brother die; 
 ^MoretbenourBrorhei.isourChaftitie. 
 He tell him yet of jlngele rcquefl, 
 And fit hi J minde to death, for his foules reft. Exit. 
 
 . Sccna f Prtma. 
 
 T.nter Duly, Claudu, end 
 J).So then you hope of pardon from Lord 
 C/d. The miferable hsue no other medicine 
 Rut onely hope : Thaue hope to liut^d are prepaid to 
 die. 
 
 "Didst. Be abfolutt for dcatht either dctthorlife 
 Shall thereby be the fweetw. Reafon thus wnhlife i 
 If ! do loofe thee, I do loofe-a thing 
 That none but fooles would kcepe : a breath thou art, 
 Seruile to all the skyie-tnfluenccs, 
 That doft this habitation where thou keepft 
 Hourely offiift : Meereiy ,hou art deaths took, 
 Foe him thou labourft by thy flight to fhun,' 
 And yetrunft toward him fiill. Thou art not noble. 
 For all th'arcommodations that thou bearrr, 
 Arenurrtby bafenefle: Thou'rt by no meanej valiant, 
 For thou doft feat e the fofc and tender forke 
 Of a poore worme : thy heft of reft is fleepe. 
 And that thou oft prouoak fi, yet groflelie fecrft 
 Thy death, whfch is no more. Thou art not thy felfe. 
 For thou exifts on rnanle 4 thoufand grainos 
 That iflue out of duft. Happiethou att not, 
 For what thou haft not, ftill tbou ftriu'fl to get, 
 And what thou baft forgetft. Thou art not certaine, 
 For thy complexion fhiftJ to ftrange effects, 
 After the Moone: If thou art rich, thou'rt poose, 
 For like an Affe,whofe backc with Ingots bowesj 
 Thou bearft thy hesuic riches but a iournic, 
 And death vnloads tjtee; Friend haft thou ntfne. 
 For thine ownebowels which do call thee, fire 
 The meere ctfufion of thy proper loines 
 Do curfe theGowt, Sapego, and the Rheume 
 Fot ending thee no fooner. Thou haft nor youth^ior age 
 But as it were an after-dinner* fleepe 
 Dreaming on both, for all thy blefled youth 
 Becomes as aged, and doth begge the almetf 
 Of palned-Eid : and when thou art old, andfilh 
 
 Thou 
 
f 
 
 or 
 
 bcu haft neither heace, aik Uon, limbe, nor beautie 
 omake thy cichcs pleafanc : whu-s yetin this 
 bat bearei chc name of Ufe ? Yet in this Ufe 
 ,ie hid roe ihou&nd.deatbs; yet deacb wefeare 
 Hit makes th<rfe oddes, all euen. 
 Cif. I humblie chaoke you. 
 'o fue to Hue. I finds I fcelct to die, 
 Lad reeking death, findc life > Let it cocr.e.on, 
 Eattr If^cllc. 
 
 [fat, Whatliaa? Peace heerej Gcace,and good c om- 
 anie. 
 
 Pro. Who* there f Come to, the wi&deferuet a 
 welcome. 
 
 P4?- Deere fir, ere long He vifii you againe. 
 
 O*. Mofl bolie Sir, I tbapV you. 
 
 ifa. My bolineflc ii a word at two with CLottUo. 
 
 Pr. And verie welcom t lookc Sigator.hete'i your 
 Her. 
 2><r. Ptoc.oft,a word with you. 
 
 Pro. * * manic as you pleafe. 
 
 Z>*fc.Bring rhemtohren>e fpe>k.where.I mayibe 
 onceol'd- 
 
 C/4. N.-w After, what's the comfort ? 
 
 //A Why, 
 
 As all eorr.fc.rwre t moft good, moft goodindcede, 
 .ord AH f tit liaaing affaires toheaueo 
 ntends yae fbrbii fwift Ambaflador, 
 Where you ihall bf an cuetlafting Leiger 5 
 Therefor? your belt appointment make with fpecd, 
 To Morrow you feton. 
 
 ?4*. Is there no remedie? 
 
 1ft. Nc 
 To cleauc a'utatt in twaloe.- 
 
 CLot. But U there anie? 
 
 7/i. Yesbtothet.youmayHtte; 
 There U a diudltth tnercie in the ludge* 
 Lfyou'l implore it, thai will tree yocr life, 
 gat fetter you nil death. 
 
 CU. Perpetuall durance? 
 
 /pt. I iuft. perpull duranee,aTeftraint 
 Through all the worlds valLditie you had 
 To a dcietrnin'd icope. 
 
 C/ow. Butinwhataatoxe? 
 
 /fa. In (uch a one, as you confirming too r, 
 Would bat Ire your honw ftom that trunke you bcarc, 
 Aod leaue you naked. 
 
 Cla. Lt me knov ihepcnnt, 
 
 I ft. OH, I do feare t bee Clw'io-, and I quake, 
 Leaft thcu a feauoieiu life (hooidit ectenaine^ 
 And fut or feuen winters more refpeft 
 Then a perpetual] Honor. Dar'ft tbon die t 
 Thefence of death 1$ moft In apprebenfion, 
 Andthe pooreJtecxle that we aeade vpon 
 In torpor ill fufferance, finds a pang as great 
 AswhenaGiant dies. 
 
 C/4. Why giue you me thit frame./ 
 Thinke you 1 can a rcfolution fetch 
 From flow: it ieflderneffe ? If J mud die, 
 I will encoauzcr darknsiTe aia bride, 
 And hugge-itta mincarmes. 
 
 7/i.There (pake my brother . there my father* gtaue 
 Did ytter forth a voice. Yes.thou mud die; 
 Thou an too noble, to confer ur a life 
 In bafe appliances. TWs outward fainted Deputi* r 
 Whofe felled vikg^and deliberate word 
 Nip? youth i'th head, and rallies dotb emmew 
 
 As Falcon doth the Fowle, is yet- a diuell : 
 His filth within being caft.be would appcare 
 A pond, as Jcc-pc as hell* 
 
 cla. The premie, 4*gelo ? 
 
 7/i. Oh tii the cunning Lhierie of bcjl. 
 Thcdamneft bodietoinueft.andcouer. 
 In prenzie gardes ; dofl theu thinke Cludit t 
 If I would yeeld him my virginitie 
 Thou might'ft be freed? 
 
 CU, Ohheauens, it cannot be. 
 
 7/4. Yes,he would giu't the^ from this rank offence 
 So to offend him trill. This night's the time 
 That I (hould do what I abhorte to name, 
 Or elfe thou dicft to morrow. 
 
 CLnt. Thou fhalt not do't. 
 
 7/i. O, were it but my life, 
 I'de throw itdowneforyourdelioeMnfe 
 A frankely as a pin. 
 
 If*. 
 (J 
 
 If*. Be readie Claud*, for your death to morrew. 
 
 (Jot. Yes. Has he affections in him, 
 Thai thus can make him bite the Law by ih'nofe 
 When he would force U ? Sure it is no fane, 
 Orofthedeadly feuenitistheleaft. 
 
 7/. Which is the leaft* 
 
 CU. If it w^ere damnable, he being fo wife, 
 Why would he for the momcntaric trickc 
 Be petdurablie firfde ?Oh IfcbelL 
 
 If*. What Cues my brother? 
 
 CU. Death is a fearefull thing. 
 
 7/4. And fhamed life,, hatefulL 
 
 CI&. I, but to die , and go we know not wbete, 
 To lie in cold obHruSion > an4 to ror, 
 This fenfible warme motion, to become 
 A kneaded clpd ( And the delighted fpihc 
 To bathinfierie floods, or torecide 
 In thrilling Region of thicke-ribbed let, 
 To be imprifoa'd in the viewleiTe windes 
 And bldwne with reftlcfle violence round abont 
 The pendant world : or to be worfe then worft 
 Of thofe, that la wlefle and incertaine tliought, 
 Imagine howling, 'tis too horrible. 
 TV.e wearieft, and moft loathed worldly life 
 That Age, Ache, penury, and imprifonmcnC 
 Can lay on nature, isa Pcradifc 
 To what we feare of death, 
 
 7/4. Alas, alas. 
 
 C/4. S weet Sifter, let me line. 
 What finne you do, to faue a brotrier* life 
 Nature difpenfes with the dtedc lo fane, 
 That it becomes a venue. 
 
 7/i. Ohyoobeaft, 
 
 Oh faitMdTe Coward, oh di&onrft wretcb, 
 W ilt thou be made a man, out of my vice ? 
 fs'tnotakirideoflnceft, to cake Ufe 
 Ftom thine owne filters fiiame ? What Should I thinke, 
 Heauen fliield my Mother plaid my Father fsire t 
 Fot fuch a warped (lip of wUdemefie 
 NereuTu'd from bis blood. Take my defiance, 
 Die,peri(b : Might but my bending downe 
 Repteeue tbee from thy fate, it (hould proceede* 
 lie pray a thousand praiers for thy death, 
 NO word to faue thee. 
 
 Mercie 
 
 If 4. Oh fie, 6e, fie: 
 Thy fan's not accidental!, hoc a Trade ; 
 
Mercy to thee would proue it Crife a Bawd, 
 'tis beft that thou dieft quickly. 
 
 Ck. Ohheareme//Wa*. 
 
 DHk Vouchsafe a word.yong fifter.but one word. 
 
 /fa. What is your WitL 
 
 Du^. Might you difpenfe with your leyfure, I would 
 by and by haue iomefpeech with you ; the fathTaftion 1 
 would require, is likeWrfe yourowne benefit. 
 
 /p. I haue no Superfluous ley Cure, roy flay muft b 
 
 >len out of other affaires.- but I will attend you a while. 
 
 D*kf Son,l haue ouer-heard what hath paft between 
 you & your fitter. Angela had neuer the purpofe to cor- 
 rupt her ; oneiy he hath made an sflay of net vertue , to 
 pra&tfe his Judgement with the difpofition of natures. 
 She (hauing the truth of honour in tier) hath made him 
 that gracious denial!, which he is moft glad to receiue: I 
 am Confefibr to AtfgekjuiA 1 know this to betrue.ther- 
 fore prepare your fetfc to death : do not fatisfieyour re- 
 folutton with hopes that are fallible, tomorrow you 
 muft die, goe to your knees.and make ready. 
 
 Cl*. Let me ask my fifter pardon, I am fo out of loue 
 with life, that I will fue to be rid of it. 
 
 Dukf. Hold you there : farewell . Prow/?, a word 
 with you. 
 
 Pro. What's your will (father? ) 
 
 DM\. That now you are come,you wil be gon&leaue 
 me a while with the Maid, my minde promifes with my 
 habit, no ioffeihall touch her by my company. 
 
 Pro. In good time. Sxit. 
 
 2>*t The hand that hath made you fairc , hath made 
 you good : the goodnes thet is cheape in beauty, makes 
 beauty briefe in goodnes ; but grace being ihe foule of 
 your complexion , fhallkeepe the body ofiteuerfaire: 
 the affaalt that Angela hath made to you . Fortune hath 
 conuaidtomyvndmUndingfandbut that frailty hath 
 examples for his falling,lfhould wonder t A*gth: how 
 will yog doe t content this Subftitute. and toiaueyour 
 Brother? 
 
 IpA. I am now going to refolue him : I had rather 
 my brother die by the Law.then myfonnefhouldbe vn- 
 lawfullie borne. But (oh) how much is-the good Duke 
 deceiu'd in idngtb : if euer he retume, and I can fpeake 
 to him, I wil! open my lips in vaine, cr difcouer his go- 
 ucrnment. 
 
 Duke. That (hall not be much amHfe : yet.as the mat- 
 ter now ftands,hewill auoid your accufation : he made 
 trial! of you onelie. Therefore fatten your Ore on my 
 aduifings, to the loue I haue in doing good aremedie 
 prefents it fetfe. 1 doe make my felfe beleeue that you 
 may moft vprighteoufly do a poof wronged Lady a me- 
 rited benefit; redeem your brother from theangry Law; 
 doe no ftaine to yourowne gracious perfon , and much 
 pleafe the abfent Duke, if peraduenture he (hall euer re- 
 turne to haue hearing of this bufinefle . 
 
 l[b. Let me heare you fpeake farther; Thaue fpirit to 
 do any thing that appeares not fowle in the truth of my 
 
 Dukf. Vertue 1$ bold, and goodnes neuer rearefull : 
 Haue you not heard fpeake of Mariata the fifter of Fr- 
 (brick* the great Souldier, who mifcarried at Sea? 
 
 Ifr. I haue heard of the Lady, and good words went 
 with her name. 
 
 7>ukf. Shee fliould" this A*gd haue married . was af- 
 fianced to her oath.and the nuptiall appointed: between 
 which time of the contract, and limit of the folemnitie, 
 her brother Fndcrickf was wrackt at Sea, hauing in that 
 
 petiOied vefl'ell, the dowry of his fjfler : but markc how 
 neauily this befell to the poore Gentlewoman, there flie 
 loft a noble and renowned brother , in his loue toward 
 her, euer moft kinde and naturall : with him the portion 
 and finew of her fortune > her marriage dowry i with 
 both, her combynate-huiband , this weU-fermlng 
 
 JfA. Canthisbefo?didv%^foleaueher? 
 
 Dstke. Left her in her Com, ft dried not one of them 
 whh his comfort : f wallowed his vowes whole,pretcn. 
 ding in her, drfcoueries of dishonor : in few, beftow'd 
 her on her oWne lamentation, which {he yet weares for 
 his fake : and he, a marble to her teares, is wafted with 
 them, but relents not. 
 
 /fat. What a merit were it in death to take this poore 
 maid from the world ? what corruption in this life , that 
 it will let this man Hue t But how out of this can (her a- 
 uaile? 
 
 2Mf. It is a rupture that you may eaiily heale: and the 
 cure of it not onely faues your brother, but keepes you 
 from diftionor in doing it. 
 
 7/i*. Shew me how (good Father.) 
 
 2>*$. This fore-named Maid hath yet in her the con- 
 tinuance ofhet fir ft affeclion : his vniuft vnkmdenefle 
 (that in all reafon Ihould haue quenched her ioue ) hath 
 (like an impediment in the Current) made it more vio- 
 lent and vnruly : Goe you to Angtlo t anfwerc his requi- 
 ring with a plaufible obedience, agree with his demands 
 to the point : onely referreyour fdfe to this aduantage ; 
 firft, that your ftay with him may not be long .- that the 
 time may haue all ihadow,and blence in it:and the place 
 anfwereto conuenience . this being granted in coutfe . 
 and now followes all t wee fhali aduife this wronged 
 maid to fteedvp your appointment, goe in your place: 
 if the encounter acknowledgeit felfe heereafter , itraay 
 compcll him to her recompence ; andheerc, by this is 
 your brother faued , your honor vntainled, the poore 
 Aftriana aduantaeed , and the corrupt Deputy fcaled. 
 The Maid will I frame, and make fit for his attempt : if 
 you thinke wei) to carry this as you may, the doublenes 
 of the benefit defends the deceit from reproofe. What 
 thinke you of it? 
 
 Jfaft. The image of it giues me content already, and I 
 truft it will grow to a moft profperous perfection, 
 
 Dak.. It lies much in your holding vp: hafte you fpee- 
 dily to Angeb, if for this night he intreat you to his bed, 
 giue him promife of fatisfa#ion : 1 wilt presently to S. 
 L*k** t thtreat the moated-Grange recides this deit- 
 BuAMriaM\ at that place call vpon me, anddifpatch 
 with Angela J&tt it may be quickly. 
 
 IfA. I thank you for thiicomfort.fareyouwel! good 
 
 ErterE&w, Claw .Officer*. 
 
 tb. Nay, if there be no remedy for it , but that you 
 will needes buy and fell men and women like beafts, we 
 (hall haue all the world drinke browne & white baltard 
 
 JDt. Oh beauens,what ftufFe is heere. 
 
 Clee* Twas neuer merry world fince of two vfuries 
 themerrieftwasputdowne, endtheworferallow'd by 
 order of Law : afur'd gowne to keepe him warme ; and 
 ford with Foxe and Lamb-skim too, to fignifie.that craft 
 being richer then Innocency, ftands for the facing. 
 
 EM. Come your way fir 'blefle you good Father 
 Frier. 
 
 Dukt And you good Brother Father } what ofience 
 h&ththis maamadeyou.Sir? 
 
 f/*. Marry 
 
Meafarejor Afeafitre. 
 
 /*. Marry Sit, he hath offended the Law ; and Sir, 
 we take him to be a Theefe too Si r . for wee haue found 
 vpon him Sir, a ftrange Pick-lock, which we haue fent 
 to the Deputie. 
 
 Dukf. Fie, firrah, a Bawd, a wicked bawd. 
 The eaill that thou caufeft to be done, 
 That is thy meanes to liue. Do thou but thinke 
 What 'ci< to cram a maw, or cloath a backe 
 From fuch a filthie vice : fay to thy felfe, 
 From their abhdminable and beaflly touches 
 J drinke.I eateaway my felfc.and hue 
 Canft ihoubeUeuc thy Itumg is a life. 
 So ftinktngly depending #Go mend, go mend. 
 
 CU. Indeed, n do's ftinkc in fome fort, Sir 
 But yet Sit I would proue 
 
 D4f.Nay. ifthc diucll haue giuen thee proofs for fin 
 Thou wilt proue his. Takchim to prifon Officer: 
 Correction, and Infttuftion muft both wotke 
 Ere this rude beaft will profit . 
 
 t Elk. He muft before the Deputy Sir. he has giucn 
 him warning :the Deputy cannot abide a Whore-ma- 
 fter : if he be a W/hore-monger,and comes before him, 
 he were as good go a mile on his errand. 
 
 Dt*.*That wewereall.as fome would feemc to bee 
 From our faults, ai faults from fceming free. 
 t'nter Lueto, 
 
 E& Hii necke will come to your waft, a Cord fir. 
 
 Ctt. Ifpycomfort.lcrybailc: Here s a Gentleman, 
 and a friend of mine. 
 
 Luc. How now noble PtmfcjfJ What, at the wheels 
 of C>/4r ? Art thou led in triumph ? What is there none 
 oiPigwmttons Images newly made woman to bee had 
 now, for putting the hand in the pocket, and extracting 
 clutch'd < What reply ? Ha ? What faift thou to this 
 Tune, Matter.and Method Is'tnot drown'd fth laft 
 nine > Ha? What faift thou Trot? Is the world as it was 
 Man? Which is the way? Is it fad, and few words? 
 Or how > The tricke of it ? 
 
 Duke. Still thus, and thus : ftill worfc ? 
 
 Lite. How doth my deere Morfell, thy Miftru? Pro- 
 cures (he ftill ? Ha f 
 
 Clo. Troth fir, (hee hath eaten vp all her beefe, and 
 (he u bet felfe in the tub. 
 
 LMC. Why 'tis good: It is the right of it: it muft be 
 fo. Eueryour frefh Whore, and your pouder'd Baud.zn 
 vnfhun'd confequcnce, it muft be fo. Art going to pn 
 for. Pamper ? 
 
 Clo. Yes faith fir 
 
 Luc. Why 'tis not amiifc Potnftj : farewell : goe fay 
 I fent thee thether ; for debt Pgntpejt Or how i 
 
 /. For be'mg a baud, for being a bzud. 
 
 Lut. Well, then imprrfon him: Ifimprifonmembe 
 the due of a baud, why 'tis his right. Baud is he doubt* 
 leffe, and of antiquity too : Baud borne. Far well good 
 
 PtKifcy; Commend me to the pnfon Pempej, you will 
 turne good husband now Ptnfej t you will fccepe the 
 houfe. 
 *C/9.I hope Sr, your good Worfhip wil beroy bailef 
 
 Lac. No indeed wii 1 notP*r*ptj, it is net the wear: 
 I will pray (Ttavm) to encreafe your bondage if you 
 take it not patiently : Why, your mettle is the more : 
 Adieu Ku&e Pempe/. 
 Bieffc you Friar. 
 
 7>^#. And you. 
 
 Lot. Do'*flrfc paint (till, J*p?f- Ha? 
 
 E&. Come your wai AT, < 
 
 Clo. You will not baile me then Sir f 
 
 Lac. Then /ap*7,nor now : what newes abroad Fri- 
 er 1 Whacnewes ? 
 
 Elk. Come your waies fir, come. 
 
 Liu . Goe to kennell (Pmftj) goe r 
 What newes Frttr of the Duke f 
 
 D*kt. I know none : can you tell me of any ? 
 
 L*c. Some fay he is with theEmperor of^^:ocher 
 fome, he it in Remt : but where is he thinke you ? 
 
 Duke. I know not where: but whcrefoeuer, 1 wilh 
 him well. 
 
 . Luc. It was a mad fanrafticall tncke ofhim to fleale 
 from the State, and vfurpe the beggeric hee wasneuer 
 borne to : Lord Angela Dukes it well in his abfencr : he 
 puutranfgreflton too't. 
 
 Duke. Hedo'iwellin't. 
 
 Luc. A little more tenitte to Lechene would doe no 
 harme in him . Something too crabbed that W3y,/>/r. 
 t is too general a vice.and feuentie muft cure it. 
 
 Luc . Yes in good footh,the TI cc is of a great kindred; 
 it is well allied, but it iumpofTiblero extirpeit quite, 
 Frier, till eating and drinking beputdowne. They fay 
 this Amgth was not made by Man and Woman, after 
 this downe-nght way of Creation is it true, thinke 
 you? ^ 
 
 Duke. Howfhoaldhebemadethen? 
 
 Luc. Some report, a Sea-maid fpawn'd him. Some, 
 that he vvas begot between; two Stock-fifhes . Buc it 
 is certain*, that when he makes water, his Vrineis con- 
 geal'd ice, that I know to bee true : and he is a motion 
 gcneratiue.that's infallible. 
 
 Dkf. You are pleafant fw.and fpek< apact. 
 
 Luc. Why, whataiuthlefle thing is this in him, for 
 the rebellion of a Cod-peece,to take away the life of 
 man ? Would the Duke that is abfent haue done this ? 
 Ere he would haue hang'd a man for the getting a hun- 
 dred Baftzrds. hewould haue paid* for the Nurfing a 
 thoufxnd. He had Tome feeling of the fport, hec knew 
 the ferutce, and that inftrufted him to mercie. 
 
 Dukf. I neuer heard the abfent Duke much dcte&ed 
 for Women, he was not enelin'd that vt ay. 
 
 LHC. Oh Sir,you are deceiu'd. 
 
 D*ke. 'Tisnotpoflible. 
 
 Luc. Who, not theDuke .' Yes,your beggar of fifty: 
 and his vfe was, to put a ducket in her Clack.dirti ; the 
 Duke had Crochets in him. Hee would be dronke loo, 
 that let me tnforme you. 
 
 D*kf. You do him wrong.furely. 
 
 Lite. Sir.I was an inward of his : a fnie fellow v?a 
 the Duke, and I beteeue I know the eaufeof his v? eh- 
 drawing. 
 
 'Dmkc. What (I prethee) might be the canfe ? 
 
 LHC. No, pardon : Tis a fccrct muft bee lockt with- 
 in the teeth and the lippes : but this I can let you f nder- 
 (land, the greater file of the fubie& held the Duke to be 
 wife. 
 
 Duke. Wife? Why no queftion but he was. 
 
 Lite. A very fupcrficiall.ignorant.vnweighiog fellow 
 
 D*kt. Either this is Enuie in you, Folly, or mifla. 
 king ; The very ftreamc of his life, and the bufmefie h 
 hath helmed, muft yppon a warranted neede, giue him 
 a better proclamation. Let himbebutteflimonied in 
 his owne bringing: forth, and hee fhallappeare to the 
 enuious, a Scholler, aStatefman, and a Soldier : there- 
 fore you fpeakevnskilfully: or, if your knowledge bee 
 more, it is much datkned in your malice. 
 
 G tar. 
 
74 
 
 Meafurefor Meafare. 
 
 Eft. Of whence are you ? 
 
 Da^.Not of this Countne.though my chance it now 
 To vfc it for my nme : I am a brother 
 Of gracious Order, lace come from the Sea, 
 Tn fppciali bufmefle from his Holmefle. 
 
 /f . What newes abroad i'rh World 
 
 2>a$e. None, but that there is fo great tpeauoron 
 good rwfTe, that thediflolucionof itmuft cure it . No- 
 ueltie is onely in requeft, and as it it as dangaous to be 
 agedmanykindeofcourfe, asicisvertuoin cobecon- 
 ftant in any vndcrtaking. There is fear ft- truth enough 
 aliue to make Societies fecurc, bin Securitie enough to 
 make Fello wi'hios accurft: Much vpon this riddle runs 
 the wifedome ot the world ; This newes u old enough, 
 yet it is euerie daies newes. I pray you Sir,of what dif- 
 pofuion was the Duke ? 
 
 Efc. One, that aboue all other ftrifes, 
 Contended efpecially to know himfelfc. 
 
 DtAf. What pleafure was be giuen to > 
 
 Efc. Rather rcioycing to fee another merry , then 
 rnerrrie at anie thing which profeft to make him reioice. 
 A Gentleman of ajftemperance. Butleauewee him to 
 his enents, with a praler they may proue profperous, gc 
 let me defire to know, how you finde C/Ww prepar'd ? 
 I am made to vnderftand, that you haue lent him yifita- 
 tion. 
 
 Duke. He profefles 10 haue receiocd no fmifter mea- 
 . Cure from hi sludge, but raoft willingly humblethim. 
 felfe to the determination of luftice : y had he framed 
 to himfelfe (by the infiru&ion of his frailty) manie dc. 
 ceyuing promifes oflife, which I (by my good lei/ore) 
 haue difcredited to him, and now i s he refolu'd to die. 
 
 (ft. You haue paid the heauens your FunAion, and 
 the prifoner the verie debt of your Calling, I haue la- 
 bour'd for the poore Gemleman,to the extremeft fhore 
 of my modcftie,bur my brother-I u flicc haue I found fo 
 fcuere,that he hath fore d me to tell him, bee is indeede 
 luflice. 
 
 T)ks. Ifhisownelife, 
 Anfwere the ftraitrwffe of his proceeding, 
 It fhall become him well : wherein if he chance to fade 
 he hath feat enc'd himfeUc. 
 
 Ife . I am going to rifn the prifoner, fare you wdL 
 
 Ihtkf. Peacebe with you, 
 He whothe fword of Heauen will beare, 
 Should be as holy, aa feueare t 
 Patterne in himfelfe to know, 
 Grace to (land, and Venue go : 
 More, nor leffe-to others paying, 
 Then by felfe-oifences weighing. 
 Shame to him, whofecruell finking, 
 Kils for faults of his owne liking : 
 Twi'-T trebble fhame on Angela, 
 To we demy vice, and let his grow. 
 Oh ,wba v may Man within him hide, 
 Though Angel on the outward fide? 
 How may likeneffe made in ctimea, 
 Making praaife on the Times, 
 To draw with ydleSpiders firing* 
 Mo pon<derous and fobfbmialhrunf.* > 
 G aft againft vice, I owftapplie. 
 With Anglo to night fhall lye 
 His old betroathed(but defpifed:) 
 Sodifguife fhall by th'difguifed 
 Pay with filfhood, felfe exaAing, 
 And Derforme an olde contnding. 
 
 Luc. Sir J know him, and I Joue htm. 
 D*kf- Loue talkes with better knowledge,^ know- 
 edge with deare loue. 
 
 Lac. Come Sir, I know what I know 
 
 n\t I can hardly beleeue that, fince you know not 
 what you foeake. But if cuer the Duke returne (as our 
 jralen are he may) let mce defire you to makeyouran- 
 iwer before him; if it bee honeft you haue fpoke, you 
 
 e courage to malntame it-, 1 am bound to call rppon 
 you, nd I pray you your name ? 
 
 Lf. Sir my name is Lri0,wel known to the Duke. 
 ' ?)*ks. He (hall know you betrer Sit, if 1 may hue to 
 report you. 
 
 Z,f. Jfcareyounot 
 
 D*kf- O you hope the Duke will rctume no more: 
 or you imagine me to vnhurtfull an oppofite:but indeed 
 I can doe you little baunc: You'll for-fweare this a- 
 gaine ? 
 
 Luc. lie be hang'd firft . Thou art dcceiu'd in met 
 Friar. But no more of this Canfi thou ull if Claudia 
 die to morrow, or no ? 
 
 DL' Why fhouldhedieSui* 
 
 L#c. Why? For filling a botde with a Tunnetdifh: 
 I would the Duke we talke of were return'd agatne: this 
 vngenitur'd Agent wiH vn-pcogle theProuince with 
 Continencie. Sparrowes rouft not build in his houfe- 
 eeuts.becaufe they are lecherous: The Duke yet would 
 haue darke deeds darkelieanfweted, hce would neuer 
 bring them to light i would hee were return'd. Mame 
 this Clmdio is condemned for vntrufTing Farwell good 
 Friar, Iprethee pray forme : The Duke (1 fay to thee 
 agatne) would eate Mutton onPridaies. He's now part 
 U, yet (and 1 fay to thee) hee would mouth with a beg- 
 gar, though fhe fmcl: browne-bread and Garlscke .- (ay 
 that I faidfo: Farewell. Ex*. 
 
 Duke. Mo might, nor greatne(Tc in mortality 
 Cancenfurefcapet Back wounding calumme 
 The whiteft vertue ftrikes. V/hat King fo (bong 
 Can tie the gall vp in the I underous long ? 
 But who comes heere ? 
 
 Enter EfetlMi t 7>roxafl, vuiBtrd. 
 
 Efc. Go, away with her to prifon. 
 
 BtatxL Good my Lord be good to met, your Honor 
 h accounted a mercifull man : good my Lord. 
 
 fc. Double, and trebble admonition, andftiilfor- 
 feite in the fame kmdc ? This w . ;>i d make mercy fweare 
 and play the Tirant. 
 
 Pro. A Bawd of eleneny car ;$ continuance, may it 
 pleafe your Honor. 
 
 B&.'d. My Lord, this is one Dteie'i information a- 
 vasnft me, Miftris Kate Kgtft~j?mt was with childe by 
 . i u in the Dukes time, he promis'd her marriage : his 
 Childe is a yccrc and a quarter oide come Philip and /* 
 cd-.l haue kept it my felfe; and fee bow bee .^s about 
 to itbufc me. 
 
 Efc. Tba t fellow is a fellow of much Licenfe : Let 
 him be call'd before vs, Away with her to prifon : Goe 
 too, no more words. Prouoft,my Brother ^tngtla will 
 not be aiter'd, Clattdit inuft die to morrow : Let him be 
 furnifh'd with Diuines, and have all charitable prepara- 
 tion. Ifmy brother wrought by my pitie, it fhould not 
 be fo with him. 
 
 Prt. So pleafe you, thisFnarharh beene with him, 
 and aduis'd him for th'entermnmem of death. 
 
 Efc. Good'euen, good Father 
 
 Z>4f. Bliffe.andgoodnefltonyou. 
 
Meafarefor Meajure. 
 
 M. Good Frier, 1 know you do.and hauc found it. 
 
 Duly. Take then tbij your companion by the hand 
 Who'haih a ftoric readie for your care : 
 1 fhall attend your leifure, but make hafte 
 The vaporous night approaches. 
 
 M*r. Wilt pleafe you walkeafide. / 
 
 D*kf. Oh Placc.and grcatnes : millions of falfe eies 
 Are ftucke vpon thee : volumes of report 
 Run with thefe falfe, and moft concranoasQucft 
 Vpon thy doings : thoufand efcapes of wit 
 Make thee die father of (heir idle drcame, 
 And racke thee m their fancies. Welcome.how agreed ? 
 Enter Maria** and. IfabelU. 
 
 rf*b. Shee'll take the enterprrze vpon her father, 
 if you aduife u. 
 
 'Defy. ]t is not my confenc, 
 But my entreaty too. 
 
 /fa. Little hauc you to fay 
 When you depart from him, but foft and low, 
 Remember now my brother. 
 
 Mar. Fcarc me not. 
 
 'D*kt Nor gentle daughter, feare you not at all i 
 He is your husband on a pre.eoncrad 
 To bring you thus together 'tu no finne, 
 Suh that die luftice of your tide to him 
 Doth flounfh the deceit . Come, let vs goe. 
 Our Corne's to teape.for yet our Tithes to Cow. Ex-eitm 
 
 Aftus Quartet . Sccena Tnma, 
 
 Enter M* 
 
 ,s*d Boj *&. 
 
 Song. Tek, at t*kf thofe Itfs **) , 
 
 that ft ftet Ij were far fa omt , 
 And thofe ejcs flat brtnltt offty 
 
 Ugiti t\xu dot n,(Uad the ASerm 
 Via mjf kifet brmg gat*t, bring *,*,{ 
 Sealts ffloMe t lmt fettftt in vatnt,jt<U d m v<u*t. 
 
 Enter D*kg. 
 
 A/tfr.Breake off thy (ong.ancfhaflc thee quick away, 
 Here comes a man of comfort, whole aduicc 
 Hath-often ftill d my brawling difcontent. 
 I cry you mercie,Sir,and well could wi(h 
 You had not found me here fo muficalL 
 Lei me excufe me, and belceue me fo, 
 "My mirth it much difpleaf'd.butpleaf 'd my woe 
 
 /Tis good , though Mufick oft hath fuch a charme 
 To make bad, good ; and good prouoake to harm*. 
 I pray you tell me,hath any body enquir'd for mec here 
 ic day ; much vpon this time hauc I promiCd here to 
 meete. 
 
 M*. Youhaueoot bin enquir'd after . 1 buc ft 
 here all day 
 
 Dub,- I doe conftandy beleeueyou : the time is come 
 uen now. 1 fhall craue your forbearance altttle,may be 
 I will call vpoo you anone for forae aduantage to your 
 
 Mar. I am al way cs bound to you. xu. 
 
 D*kj Very well tr.ei,and well come : 
 Wbat it the ncwes from this good Depone. 1 ' 
 
 If at. He hath a Garden dtcummur'd with Bncke, 
 Whfewefternefideis with a Vineyard back't ; 
 And to that Vineyard is a planched gate, 
 TWt makes his opening with this bigger Key 
 This other doth command a little doore, 
 Which from the Vineyard to the Garden teades, 
 There haue I made my promife, vpon the 
 Ucauy itudle of the uight.io call vpon him. 
 
 t)**,. But fhall you on your knowledge find this way? 
 
 //**. I haue t'ane a due.and wary note vpont, 
 With whifr>ering,and moft guiltie diligence, 
 In action all of precept,hc dia (how me 
 The way twice ore. 
 
 Duk.- Are there no other tokens 
 Betweene you 'greed,concexning her obferuancc? 
 
 Ifai. No : none but onely arepaiteith'darke. 
 And that I haue poflcfl hirn,my moft Ray 
 Can be but bnefe. for 1 haue made him know, 
 1 haue a Seruant comes with me along 
 That ftaies ypon me ; whofc perfwafion is, 
 I come about my Brother. 
 
 Ditk. Tts well borne vp. 
 I b we not yet made knowne to M&rmn* 
 
 Enter Mart***. 
 
 A word of this : what hoa.withm; come forth, 
 I pray you be acquainted with this Maid, 
 She comes to doe you good. 
 
 //4*. Idoedefuethelike. 
 
 2**.- Do you perfwadc your felfe that I refpcd you? 
 
 Scena Secunda. 
 
 Enter Pruufttnd (lamat, 
 
 fro Come hither fit ha ; can you cut off a mans head? 
 
 Cla. If the man be a Bachelor Sir,! can. 
 But if he be a married man, he's his wiues head, 
 And 1 can ncuer cut orf a womans head, 
 
 Pro, Come fir,ieaue me your fnatrhcs, and yeeld me 
 a direct anfwere. Tomorrow morning are to die CLut- 
 dia and Bn.trdiHi ; heere is in our pnfon a common ere* 
 cutioner, who in his office lacks a helper, if you will take 
 it on you to afTift him , it fhall redeeme you from your 
 Gyues :if not, you fhall hauc your full time of irrrpnfon- 
 ment, and your dchuerancc with an vnpitued whipping; 
 for you haue bccne a notorious bawd. 
 
 Clo. Sir. I haue beene an vnlawfull bawd, time out of 
 mmde , but yet 1 will bee content to be alawfull hang- 
 man : I would bee glad to receiuc Come infiruftion from 
 my fellow partner. 
 
 fro. What hot,Akhorfo* : where'* Jthtrfm there ? 
 Enter J&vf,*. 
 
 Abb, Doc you call fir? 
 
 'Pro. Sirha.hcrc's a fellow will helpe you to morrow 
 in your execution : if you thinke it mect.compound wiih 
 htm by the yecre, and let him abide here with you.if not , 
 vfe him for the prefent , and difmiife htm , hec cannoc 
 plead his efftmation with you : he hath beene a Bawd. 
 
 Abb. A Bawd Sir? fie pon him,hc will difcredn out 
 myftene. 
 
 Pro. Goe too Sir, you waighequatlie: a feather will 
 turne che Scale. Exit. 
 
 Cl. Pray fir, by your good fauor . for furcly fir, a 
 
 good fauor you hauc,bat that you hiue a hanging look : 
 
 Doe you call fir,your occupation aMyfteriic r e 
 
 G i Abh. L 
 
Meajure for Mea/itre. 
 
 ^b. ISir.aMifterie. 
 
 clo. Painting Sir, I haue heard fay, is a M>ftcii<;arul 
 our Whores fir, being members of my occupation, v. 
 ing painiing, do prooe my Occupation, a Miftrie:but 
 what Miflenc there fhould be in hanging, if I (bould 
 it hang'd, i cannot imagine. 
 
 JU*. Slr.il JsaMiRenc. 
 
 Clo. Proofe. 
 
 vsibh. Euerie true mans apparrefl fits your Thcefe. 
 
 Clo. If it be too little for your theefe.your true man 
 hinkesitbigge enough. If it bee coo bigge for your 
 Fhefe,yoorTr>eefe thinkes it little enough : Soeuene 
 rue maos apparrell fits your Theefe. 
 . nttr Provofl. 
 
 Pro. Are you agreed ? 
 
 Clo. Sir, I will feruehjra :For 1 do finde your Hang- 
 man is a more penitent Trade then your 1>3 wd he doth 
 oftner aske forgiueneffe. 
 
 Pro. You finah, provide your block? and your Axe 
 
 morrow, foure a clock. 
 
 Abb. Come on (Bawd) I will inftruftthee in my 
 Trade :follow. 
 
 Clo'. \ do defire to learnt fir : and I hope, if you haue 
 occafion to vfc me for your owmruirnc, vou (hall finde 
 me y'ate. Tor truly fir, for your kihdnefle. I owe you a 
 g oo J turtle. Exit 
 
 Pro. Call nether Btrnardo* tCla*dit . 
 Tb'one has my puic j not a lotthe other. 
 Being a hfurcherer, though he were my brother. 
 
 Enter Ctaudut. 
 
 looke, here's the Warrant (laxAe, for thy death, 
 'Ti* now dead midnight, and by eight to morrow 
 Thou muft be made immortal). Where's Batgrdimt . 
 
 CU. As faft lock'd vp in fleepe.as guiltlefle labour. 
 When it lies fhrkely in iheTrauellers bones, 
 He will not wake. 
 
 fro.. Who can do good on him t 
 Well, go,prcpjrc your felfe. But harke, whatnoife? 
 Heaucn giue your rpirits comfon : by. and by, 
 
 1 hope it itforne pardon, 01 repreeuc 
 Fouhemoft gentle fW/o. Welcome Father. 
 
 inter Ditkf. 
 Dukf. The beft, and wholfomfl fpints of the night, 
 
 Lnuellop y ou, good Prouofi: who tall'd hccic 
 Pro . None fmce the Curpbew rung. 
 
 Pro. No. 
 
 Dk. They will then r r*t be long 
 
 fro. What comfort is for Clauditl 
 
 1>ul(e . There's fome in hope. 
 
 Fro. Iti sa bitter Drputie. 
 
 Uukf. Noc fo, not fo : his life is paraW d 
 Eoen with the flrokc and line of hi* great luftke 
 He doth with holie abftinence fubdue 
 That in himfelfe, which he fpurres on his powre 
 To quafifie in others : were he rocal'd with that 
 Which he corrects, then were he tirrannout, 
 But this being fo, he's iuft. Now are they come. 
 This u a gentleProuoft, ftidome when 
 The fteeled Gaoler is the friend of men : 
 How now? whatnoife i That fpirir's pofleft with haft. 
 That wounds th'vnfift'mg Port erne with thcfe ftrokes. 
 
 Pro. Thert he muft ftay yntil the Officer 
 Arife to let him in : he is call d vp. 
 
 Duke. Hiue youno countermand for (laadiojtt ? 
 
 ButhemuftJieto morrow? 
 
 Pro. None Sir, none. 
 
 Duke. As oeere the dawning Prouoft as it if, 
 Yon fhall heare more en-Morning. 
 
 Pro. Happely 
 
 You fomething know : yetl beleeue there comes 
 No countermand : no foeh example haue \/et 
 Betides, vpon the veri fi0e of lufHce, 
 Lord A*t elo hath to the publike care 
 Profeft the contrarie. 
 
 Enter a Afeffervtor. 
 
 2>%. This is his Lords man. 
 
 Pro. And heere comes OratVi pardon. 
 
 lHf. My Lord hath fent you this note, 
 And by tnce this further charge ; 
 That you fweru* not from the fmalleft Anide of ^ 
 Neither in time, matter, or other citcumftance. 
 Good morrow: for as I take it, it is almoft day. 
 
 Pro. Iftiall obey him. 
 
 Dukf. This u hisPardon purchas d by fuch fin, 
 For which the Pardoner himfelfe is io : 
 Hence hath offence his qutcke ceienti*-, , 
 
 When it is borne in high Authority. 
 When Vice makes Mercie ; Mercie's fo extended, 
 That for the faults loue, is th offender friended. 
 Now Sir, what newn ? 
 
 Pro. \ told you : 
 
 Lord Agl (be-like) thinking me remifle 
 In mine Office, awakens rnee 
 
 With this vnwonted putting on, mctbinks ffangdy : 
 For he hath not vs'd it before. 
 
 DK^. Pray you let's heaie. 
 rix Lttter. 
 WfMitfcfKfr you. may beare i a tbt contrary, let CleuAiebetx- 
 
 ecutedtyfeurt eftbeclocke and in the aftersoent Beruar- 
 
 diae .- For ray better falufatiion , In n>ee haue Cltuditi 
 
 head fern mttrj frut. Ltt this te diuly perforated vtttha 
 
 thought that inert depends a it, the* VK tauft yes dtliver. 
 
 TbutfaJ/e not 10 dotjottr Offiee t tujou. a>iO anfoerett at 
 
 yourperiB. 
 What fay yo to this Sir.' 
 
 Dkf. What is that ^7>r<iw, wboistobe aeco- 
 ted m th'afternooncr* 
 
 Pro. A Bohemian borne : But here nurd vp & bred. 
 One that is a prisoner nine yeercs old. 
 
 Ditkf. How came it, that the abfent Duke had not 
 either deltuer'd him to his liberue, or executed him t I 
 Haue beard it was ener his manner to do To. 
 
 Ptt. His rriencTs ftill wrought Repreeues for him : 
 And rndeed his ffi nil now in the government of Lord 
 ^vgelo, ocnc not to an vndoubtfull ptoofe. 
 
 Dukt. 1 1 is no w apparant ? 
 
 Pro. Moitmanifcft. and not denied by himfelfe. 
 
 Duke. Hath he borne himfeift penitently in prifon 
 How feemes he to be touch'd ? 
 
 Pro. A man that apprehends death DO more dread- 
 fully, but as a drunken fleepc, careleffe. wreak}efle,aad 
 fe-e;le(recf what> paft , preftnt, or to come : iflfenfiUe 
 ofmorrality, and ckfpera tely morralJ. 
 
 Dvkf. He wants aduice. 
 
 fr.He wil heare none:be hath euermorehad the li- 
 berty of the prifon : giue hi m leaue to efeapt hence, bee 
 would not. Drunke many times a day ,if not many dates 
 entirely drunke. We haue verie oft awakM hio, as if to 
 Carrie hioi to executioo and fhew'd hn a feemiog war 
 rant for it, it hath not moued bun at ail. 
 
Afea/urefor Meafure. 
 
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 1>*kt. More of him anon : There is written in your 
 brow Prouoft, honcfty and conftancie ; ifl reade ic not 
 truly, my ancient skill beguiles roc : but in the boldnes 
 of my cunnmg', I will lay roy fclfcin hazard: Cl**Jiie, 
 whom hcereyou haue warrant to execute, it no greater 
 fWeit to the Law,thcn dngeloviko hath fcntenc'd him. 
 To make you vndetftand this in a manifcfted effect, 1 
 craue but fourc dales rcfpit : for the which, you arc to 
 do m both a prefent, and a dangerous counefie. 
 
 frt. Pray Sir,ui what .' 
 
 Dnk. !o the delaying death. 
 
 Pro. Alackc, how may 1 do it . Hauing the hoore li- 
 mited, and tn exprefle command, vnder penahie, to de- 
 lioet his head inthe vrewof Angtle ? I may make my 
 cafe as C/Ww's, to crofle this in the fmalleft. 
 
 Dkt' By the vow of mine Order, I warrant you, 
 If my infttu^ions may be your guide, 
 Let this Barnartiine be this morning executed, 
 And his head borne to jtigelt. 
 
 Pro. Angtlo hath fcenc them both, 
 And will difcouer tbefauour. 
 
 Duke- Oh, death's a great difguifer, and you may 
 addetoiijShauethehead.andtiethe beard, and fay it 
 was the defue ot the penitent to be fo bar'de before his 
 death: you know thecourfeis common. If any thing 
 fall to you vpon this, more then thankes and good for- 
 tune, by the Saint whom I profelTe, I will plead jgainft 
 it with my life. 
 
 Pr. Pardon me, good Father, it is againft my oath. 
 
 Daly. Were you fwotnc to the Duke, or to the De- 
 putie? 
 
 fro. To him, and to his Subftitures. 
 
 Duke. You will thinke you hauc made no offence, if 
 the Duke iuouch the iufticeof your dealing ? 
 
 Pro. But what likelihood is in that ? 
 
 Dkf. Not a refcmbtance, but a certainty ; yet tince 
 I fee you fearfull, that neither my coate, integrity, nor 
 perfwafion, can with cafe attempt you, I wil go further 
 then 1 meant, to plucke all fcares out of you . Lookc 
 you Sir, hccre is the hand and Scale of the Duke : you 
 know the Charra&cr I doubt not, and the Signet is not 
 ftrangctoyou? 
 
 Pro. I know them both. 
 
 Duke. The Contents of this, is the rcturne of the 
 Duke; you (hall anon ooer-readeit at your plcafure: 
 where you (hall findc within thcfe two daiet , he wil be 
 heerc. This is a thing that A*%tlo knowes not , for hee 
 thii very day receiues letters of ftrange tcnor.perchance 
 of* the Dukes death, perchance entering into fome Mo- 
 nailerie, but by chance nothing of what is writ. Lookc, 
 th'vnfolding Starrc callesvp the Shephcard; put not 
 your felfe into amazement, how thcfe things (hould be? 
 all difficulties are but eafie when they are knowne. Call 
 your executioner, and off with Jr4r<frtwhead : I will 
 giviehim a prefcnt thrift , and aduifc him for a better 
 place. Yet you arc amaz'd,but this fhall absolutely rc- 
 folue you : Come away, it is almoft decre dawne. frit. 
 
 Scena Tertia. 
 
 Ofr-</<ownehoufe,forhcerebemanie of her olde 
 Cuflomers. Firft, here's yong M' R*fh, hee'smfora 
 commoditieofbrowne paper, and-olde Ginger, nine 
 feore and feuenteene pounds, of which hee made fiuc 
 Markesreadic money: marrie then, Ginger was not 
 much in requeft, for > he olde Women were all dead. 
 ThcnisthctehecrconeM'C<9#r, at the fuiteofMaflrr 
 Three-Pilt ihe Mercer, for fome fourc futtcs of Peach - 
 colout'd Sattcn, which now peaches him beggar. 
 Then hauc we hccre, yong % 2>,/>, and yong M r Dcne- 
 vw.andM' C^rr^wrr.andM- 5frfrxr Zrr^the Ra- 
 pier and dagger man, and yong Drof-htrrt\\K\ bid 1 - 
 ftic PuUng.wA M' Forthltgkt theTilter.and braue W 
 Shootir the great Traucller, and witde Halfe-Canne that 
 Rabb'd Pots,and I thinke fortle roore,IJ great doers in 
 ourTrade,andarcnow fof the Lords fake, 
 Enter 
 
 Enter CltfBnt. 
 
 Clo. I am as well acquainted heere, ! was in our 
 houfeofprofeffion:one would thinke it were Miftris 
 
 jtl>h. Sirrah, bting ^r. 
 
 Clo. M r ftrntrdiHt, you rnufl rife and be hano'd 
 M' BtrmrJnc. 
 
 Mh. What hoa Btmarttir*. 
 
 Bttrnardint tfirhtn. 
 
 B*r. A pox o'your throat*: who makes that noyfe 
 there? What are you? 
 
 C/. Your friends Sir, the Hangman ! 
 You muftbefogood Sirtonfe,andbepu(fodearh. 
 
 Bar. Away you Rogue, away, I am fleepi*. 
 
 i^kh. Tell him he mud awake, 
 And that quickly too. 
 
 Clo- pray MaflcrAinMNfof, awake rill you areex]- 
 ecuted,and fleepe afterwards. 
 
 Ab. Go in to him. and fetch him out. 
 
 Clo. He is comming Sir.he is comming : Ihearctm 
 Straw ruffle. 
 
 Enter Earmtrdiite. 
 
 Add. It the Axe vpon the blocke/urah? 
 
 Clo. VeriereadieSir. 
 
 Bar. Hownow^Wor/*? 
 What's the newes with you ? 
 
 Abh. Truly Sir, I would defire you to clap into your 
 prayers: forlookeyou.the Warrants come. 
 
 Bttr. You Rogue, 1 hauc bin drinking all night. 
 I am not fitted for't. 
 
 Clo. Oh, the better Sirs for he thitdrinkes all night, 
 ard is hanged betimes in the morning , may fleepe the 
 founder all the next day. 
 
 Enter "Dukf. 
 
 Abb. Looke you Sir, heere comes your ghoftly Fa- 
 ther : do wcieft now thinke you ? 
 
 r Dukf. Sir^nduced by my charitie, and hearing how 
 haftily you are to depart, I am come to iduifc you, 
 Comfort you,and pray with you. 
 
 Bar. Friar.noi I: I haue bin drinking hard allnighr, 
 and I will baue more time to prepare mce, or they (ha II 
 beat outjmy braines with billets ; I will not coofcnt to 
 die this day, that's certaine. 
 
 2><% .Oh fir, you muft : and therefore I befeech you 
 Looke forward on the iournie you fliall go. 
 
 Bar. I fweare I will not die to day for an ie mans pet- 
 fwafion. 
 
 'Dttkf. Butheareyou: 
 
 Bar.Not a word : if you haue anie thing to lay to me 
 come to my Ward : for thence will not I to day. 
 
 Duke. Vnfi: co liue^ordie : oh grauell heart. 
 
 G j After 
 
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 Tier him (Fellowes) bring him to theblocke. 
 pre. Now Sir, how do you finde the pnfoner ? 
 'Duke. A creature vnprc-par'd, vnmcctfor death, 
 And to tranfport him in the minde he u, 
 Were damnable. 
 
 Pro. Heere in the prifon, Father, 
 'here died thuinorning of acruell Feaaor, 
 One TH*gaz.iae, a rooft notorious Pjrate, 
 A man of (Itudies yeares : his beard, and head 
 uft of his colour. What if we do omit 
 This Reprobate, til he were we! cnclin'd. 
 And fatisfie the Deputic with the vifage 
 Of &fj9i, more like to Claudia! 
 
 2)ke. Oh,'tis an accident that hcaucn proutdei . 
 !)ifpauh it-prcfetuly, the hourc draww on 
 >refixt by Angela: See this be done, 
 And fcnt according to command, while* I 
 "^erfwadc this rude wretch willingly to die, 
 
 Pro. This fhall be done (good Father) prcfently ; 
 Jut Baraardint mud, die this afternoone, 
 And how fhall we continue Cla&io t 
 Tofauemefrom the dan get that might come, 
 [f be were knownealiue ? 
 
 D*ke. Let this be done, 
 
 Put them in fecret holds, bolkXtrnardmr and Cl**dt9, 
 *re twiee the Sun hath made his lournall greeting 
 To yond generation, you fhal find? 
 Your fafetie <rianifefte<L 
 
 fro, 1 am yout free dependant. Exa. 
 
 Ditkf. Quicke.difpMch.and fend the head to Angela 
 I'.ow will write Lcttcri.to^tfwge/e, 
 (The Prouoft he fhal bcarc thcm)wbofe contents 
 Shal witnefTe to him I am neerc at home : 
 And that by great Intensions I am bound 
 To enter publikely - him He defire 
 Tomeetmeatthc^onfccrated Fount, 
 A League below the Citie ; and from thence, 
 By cold gradation, and weale-baJlanc'd forme. 
 We fhal proceed with Angela. 
 
 Enter TroHo/f. 
 
 Pry. Hcere is the head, He earrie it my felfe. 
 "Dttkt. Conuenient is it : Make a fwift returne. 
 =or I would commone w'uh you of fuch thing*, 
 That wantno care but yours. 
 
 fro. lie make all fpecdc. ** 
 
 1 [obeli vithln. 
 7/4. Pea.cehoa,bcheere. 
 
 Dfike. The tongue of IfabcS. She's come to know, 
 [fyct her brothers pardon be come hither : 
 But I will keepe her ignorant of her good, 
 To make her hcauenly comforts of difpairc, 
 When it is leaft expected. 
 
 Meajure for Mea/we. 
 
 If*. Hoa, by your leauc. 
 
 Dukf. Good morning to you, falre, and gracious 
 daughter. 
 
 If*. The better gioen me by fo holy a man, 
 Hath yet the Dcputio fcnt my brothers pardon > 
 
 ukf. He hath releafd him, /fdettjxam the v/orid, 
 His head is off, and fent to Angela. 
 
 /fa. Nay, but it is not fo. 
 
 D*kr. It is'no other, 
 Shew your wi fedome daughter in your dofc patience. 
 
 If*. Oh,I wil to him, and plucke out his eies. 
 
 f>k.- You fhal not be admitted to his fight. 
 
 I fa. VnhappicCWw, wretched ffahS, 
 
 Iniurious world, moft damned Angela. 
 
 'Duly. This nor bunt him, nor profit* y ou ? lot, 
 Forbcare it therefore, giue your caufc to hcauen, 
 Marke what I fay, which you fhal nnde 
 By cucry fillable a faithful veritie. 
 The Duke comes home to morrow : nay lrie your eye, 
 One of our Couent, and his Corrfeffor 
 Ciuci roethi* inftance : Already he hath carried 
 Notice to Efcitim and Angele, 
 
 Who do prepare to rtjectc him at th gar, (<to*e, 
 There to giue vp their powre: If you can pace your wif- 
 In that good path that I would wifh it go, 
 And you fhal haueyour bofomc on this wretch, 
 Grace of ihc Duke, reirenges to your hean, 
 And general Honor. 
 Jfa. I am directed by you. 
 f D*k.. This Letter then to Friat Piter giue, 
 Tis that he fent me of the Dukes returne: 
 Say. by this token, I defire hi* companie 
 At Mgrumai houfc to nrght. Her caufe,and yours 
 lie perfect him withall, and he fhal bring you 
 Before the Duke; and to the head of Antdo 
 A ccufc him home and home. For my poorc fclfe, 
 I am combined by a facred Vow, 
 And (hall be abfcnt. Wend you with this Letter.- 
 Command thefcfrctting waters from your etc* 
 With a light heart ; truftnot my holie Order 
 If 1 perucrtyour courfc :whofe hcere > 
 
 ftiter Lwie. 
 Inc. Good'cuen; 
 Frier, whcrc's the Prouoft ? 
 Dkf* Not within Sir. 
 
 UK. Oh prenie ffdc&t, I am pale at mine heart, to 
 fee thine eye* fo red : thoo muft be patient^ 1 amfaine 
 to dine and fup with water and bran : I dare not for my 
 head fill my belly. One fruitful Meaic would fetmec 
 too't : but they fay the Duke will be hecre to Morrow. 
 By my troth Ifabetl I lou'd thy brother, iftheoldc fan- 
 taficat Duke of darkc corners had beneat horoe^e hac 
 liued. 
 
 Dukf. Sir, the Duke is marueilous little beholding 
 to your reports, but the befr is, he hues not in them. 
 
 Luc. Friar, thou knoweftnot the Duke fo wel as I 
 
 do : he's a better woodman then thou tak'ft him for. 
 
 Dukf. Well : yc u'l anfwer this one day .Fare ye well 
 
 Luc. Nay tarrie, lie go along with thee, 
 
 I can tel thee pretty tales of the Duke. 
 
 Dftkft You baue told nre too many of him already fir 
 if they be true : if not true, none were enough. 
 
 Lucia. I was once before him forgetting a Wench 
 withchildc, 
 
 Dukf. Did you fuch a thing? 
 Luc. Yes marrie did I ; but I was fame to forfwear i:, 
 They would elle haue married roe to the rotten Medler, 
 Duke. Sir your company is fairer then boneft.reft you 
 well. 
 
 LHCSO. By my troth ilc go witb thee to the lanes eod 
 if baudy talkc offend you,we'el hauc very litle of it:na] 
 Friar,! am a kind of Burrc , 1 fhal flickc. 
 
 Scena Qttarta. 
 
 Eater Angflg & Efcalut. 
 f/f .Euery Letter he hath writ, hath dtfuouch'd other 
 
79 
 
 An. In moft vneuen and diftrafted manncr.his a&ions 
 (how much like to madncflc, ptay heauen his wifedomc 
 bee not tainted : aod why meet hint at the gates and re. 
 liuer ou rauthoritics there? 
 
 Efe. Ighcffenct. 
 
 Ang. And why (hould wee proclaime it in an howre 
 before his entring.that if any craue redreffc of iniuftice, 
 they (hould exhibit their petitions in the Hrcct ? 
 
 Efe. He (howeshis reafon for thatito haue a difpatch 
 of Complaint* , and to deJiuer vs from deuices heere- 
 aftct, which (ball then haue no powerto Rand againft 
 
 Ag. Well : 1 befeech you let it bee proclaim'd be- 
 times i'th* morne, lie call you it your houfe : giue notice 
 to fuch mm of fort and fuite as are to met te him. 
 
 Efe. I (hall fir : fareyouweU. E*it. 
 
 Ang Goodnight. 
 
 This deede vnfhapei roe quite, makes me vnpregnant 
 And dull to all proceedings, A dt-flowrcd maid, 
 And by an eminent bod y.lh at cnfore'd 
 The Lav againft it ? But thai her tcndrr fhame 
 Will not proclaime gmft her maiden loflc. 
 How might (he tongue me ? yet reafon dares her no 
 For my Authority beares of acredcntbulk*, 
 That nopartKular fcandall once can touch 
 But it confounds-the breather. He fhould haue liu'd 
 Saue that his riotous youth with dangerous fense 
 Might in the times to come huc ta'ne reuenge 
 By fo rccciulng a difhonor'd life 
 With ranfome of fuch frame : would yet he had Uued 
 Alack.whenoncc our grace we haue forgot 
 Nothing goes right,ve would.aad we would not. *. 
 
 Sccna Qutnta. 
 
 gntrr Duke tad Frier Peier. 
 Duke. Thffe Letters at fit time dehuer me. 
 The Prouoft knowes our purpofe and our plot, 
 The matter being a foote, kcepc your mftru&ion 
 And hold you euer to our fpeciall drift , 
 Tnough fometimes you doe blench from this to that 
 As caufc doth mrnifter : Goe call at fUuiat, houfe, 
 And tell him where I ftay j giue the Uke notice 
 To r*lnsiiM y Itytltnd, and to Crtftu , 
 And bid them bring the Trumpets to the gate : 
 But fend m F^uww firft. 
 
 ftier. It (hall be fpccded well. 
 Inur yorruu. 
 T>iAf. I thank theef/sTtef.thou haft made good haR, 
 Come.wc will walke - There's other of our friends 
 Will greet vs heere anon : my gentle Vtrrim* Exeunt, 
 
 Scena Sexta. 
 
 Enter Ifabt&t and (-Mariana. 
 
 ffat. To fpeak fo indirectly I am loach , 
 I would fay the truth,but to accufe him To 
 That it your part, yet I am aduis'd to doe iC . 
 He iaies.to vaiie full purpofe. 
 
 \Jtar. BeruI'dbybim. 
 
 I fat. Betides he tells me, that ifpendoenrure 
 He fpeake agarnft me on the aduerfe fide, 
 I fhould not thinkc it flrange, for 'tis a phy ficke 
 That's bitter, to Tweet end. 
 nter Peter. 
 
 Trlgr. I would Frier Peter 
 
 Ifab. Oh peace, the Frier i s come-. 
 
 Ptttr . Cornel haue found you out a ftand moR fir. 
 Where you may haue fuch vantage on the Du^e 
 He (halt not pafle you . 
 Twice haue the Trumpets founded. 
 The generous ,and graucft Ci tizens 
 Haue hent the gates, and very nccre vpon 
 The Duke is ernring : 
 Therefor c hence away. Extt*t. 
 
 jfflus Qutntus. 
 
 wrong it 
 
 Eater 
 
 Citizens atftucraffdoor, 
 
 D*k- My very worthy Cofen.fairely met. 
 Our old, and faithful! fiiend.wc are glad to fee you 
 
 Jg.?fc. Happy returne be to yonr royall grace 
 
 D. Many and harry thank ings to you both: 
 We haue made enquiry of you, and we heare 
 Such goodncfle of your luftice.thst our foule 
 Cannot but yecld you forth to publicjuc thaokcs 
 Forerunning more rcquitail. 
 
 ^iig. You make my bonds ftill greater. 
 
 DfcOh your defert fpeaks loud,& I fhould 
 To lockt it in the wards of couert bofome 
 When it deferues with characters of braffe 
 A forted refidence 'gainft the tooth of time, 
 And razurc of obliuion : Giue we your hand 
 And let the Subteft fer,to make them know 
 That outward curtefics would faine procFaimc 
 Fauours that kcepe within : Come ffca/ta. 
 Youmuft walke by n, on our other band. 
 And good fupportcrs are you. 
 
 Eater Peter vnl /fabeS*. 
 
 Peter. Now is your time 
 Spcake ioud.and kneele before him. 
 
 IfA. luftice.O royall Dufe.vMle your regard 
 Vpon a wrong d (I would faine haue faid a Maid) 
 Oh worthy Prince, dishonor not your eye 
 By throwing it on any other obie6t, 
 I ill you baue heard me,in my true complaint, 
 And gioenmeluftict / Iuftice,Iuftice,luflic6. 
 
 D*kz Relate your wrongs? 
 In what,by whom ? be bricfe : 
 Here is Lord Aigtlo fhall giceycy Juftice, 
 Reueclc your fclfe to him. 
 
 7/x*. Oh worthy Duly, 
 You bid me feelce redemption of the diuejl, 
 Heare me your felfe : for that which J muff (peajtc 
 Muft cither punifh me,not being beieeu'd', 
 Or wririg rcdreffe fromyou ; 
 Heare me : oh hcare me, heere. 
 
 Aug. My Lordjhcr win I feare roe are not fitwe : 
 She hath bin a fuitor to me, for her Brother 
 Cut off by courfe ofluftice. 
 
 7/i. By courfe of lufttce. 
 
 A*g. And (he will fpeake moft bitterly .and foange. 
 
8o 
 
 , fare 
 
 /fat. Moft ftrange: but yet rnoft truely will fpeake, 
 That ./4tf/Vforfworne, is it not ftrange? 
 That /fpr/'/ a rourtherer, U't not ftrange' 
 That AngtU is an adulterous thiefe, 
 An hypocritc.a virgin violator, 
 Is it not ftrange? and ftrange? 
 
 Duke. Nay it ii ten times ftrsngc ? 
 
 If* It is not truce he is Angtle. 
 Then this is all as cr uc,a$ it is R range ; 
 Nay.it is ten times true.for truth is truth 
 Toth'end ofrcckmng- 
 
 Duly. Away with her : poore foule 
 She fpeakei thi in th'infirmity of fence. 
 If*. OhPrince.lconiurethee as thou beleeu'ft 
 There is another comfort.then this-world, 
 That thou neglect me not, with that opinion 
 That I am touch'd with madnefle : make not impofiible 
 That which but feemes vnlike,'tis not impoflible 
 But one, the wicktcift caitiffe on the ground 
 May feeme as ("hie, as graue.as iuA,Ju abfolute : 
 As Agtl,c\itn fo my Angela 
 In all his drc.frmgs,caracls/itles,formet, 
 Be an arch-villame Beleeue it.royall Prfhce 
 If he be leffe.he's nothing,but he's more, 
 Had I more name for badheffe. 
 
 Z)*^f. Bymmchonefty 
 if (he be mad , as I beleeue no other, 
 Her madnefie hath the oddcft frame of fenfe, 
 Such a dependancy of thing,on thing, 
 As ere I heard in madndTe. 
 
 lf. Oh gracious D*kt 
 Harpe not on that j nor do not bam ft reafon 
 For inequality, bvtlet your reafon feme 
 To make the truth appeare, where it feemes hid, 
 And hide the falfe feemes true. 
 
 2>^. Many that are not mad 
 Haue fure more lacke of reafon : 
 What would you fay? 
 
 If*. 1 am the Sifter of one rf-wto, 
 Condemnd vpon the Aft of Fornication 
 To loofe his head, coademn'd by Agtlo. 
 l,(in probation of a Siftcrhood^ 
 Was fent to by my Brother j one Lwh 
 As then the Meflenger. 
 > IMC. That's I.and't like yourGrace : 
 I came to her from flatubo,sn4 defu'dher, 
 To try her gracious fortune with Lord Alflo 
 For her poore Brothers pardon. 
 
 /ya*. That's he indtcde. 
 
 Z>^. You were not bid to fpcake. 
 
 Luc No, my good Lord, 
 Nor wifh'd to hold my peace. 
 
 Dukj I wiih you now then, 
 Pray you take note of it ; and when you haue 
 A bufincffe for your felfe : pray beauen you then 
 Be pcrfea. 
 
 Luc. I warrant your honor. 
 
 DM^. The warrant's for yout <elfe : take heede to't. 
 
 //*. This Gentleman told fomewhat of my Tale. 
 
 Let. Right. 
 
 Dttkj It may be right, but you are i'lhe wrong 
 To {peakc before your time : prcxecd, 
 
 IfA. I went 
 To this prnicious CaitifFeDeputie. 
 
 D^ That's fomewhat madly fpoken. 
 
 If*. Pardon it, 
 
 The phrafe is to the matter. 
 
 "Dn^e. Mended againe: the matter.- proceed 1 . 
 
 I fab. In bncfe, to fet the necdleffe procefie by : 
 How I pcrfwaded, how I praid, and kneel'd, 
 How he refeld me, and how I rcplide 
 ( For this was of much length } the vild condufion 
 I now begin with griefe, and fhame to vtter. 
 He would not, but by gift of my chaff e body 
 To his concupifcibie intemperate luft 
 Releafe my brother ; and after much dcbaremefit, 
 My fifterly remorfe, confutes mine honour, 
 And Ididyerld to him : But the next morne betimes, 
 His purpofe furfcttin g, he fends a warrant 
 For my poore brothers bead. 
 
 D*kf. This is moft Hkely. 
 
 jp&. Oh that it were as like as it is true, (fpeak'ft, 
 
 Ditki By heauen(fond wretch)^ knowft not whatthou 
 Or elfe thou art fuborn'd againft his honor 
 In hateful! pre&ife : firft his Integritte 
 Stands without blemifb : next it imports no reafon, 
 That with fuch vehemency he fhouid purfue 
 Faults proper to himfelfe : if he had <b offended 
 He would naire waigh'd thy brother by himfelfe, 
 And not haue cut him off: fome onehachfr t you on : 
 ConfetTe the truth, and fay by whofe aduice 
 Thou cam'ft heere to complaine. 
 
 /fit. And is this all ? 
 Then oh you b-'.effed Minifters aboue 
 Keepe me in patience, and with ripened time 
 Vnfold the euill, which ij heere wrapt vp 
 In countenance: beauen (hield your Grace from wo 
 As I thus wrong'd, hence vnbeleeued go. 
 
 *Z>"^?. I know you'ld faine be gone: An Officer 
 To prifon with her : Shall we thus permit 
 A blafting and a fcandalous breath to fall , 
 On him fo nee re vs ? This needs moft be a pra&ife: 
 W ho knew ofyour intent andcomming hither? 
 
 Ift. One that I would were hsere.Fr/rr 
 
 Dak A ghoftly Father, belike : 
 Who known that Lodevickf} 
 
 Luc. My Lord, I know hire, tis amedling Fryer, 
 I doeiMC like the man : hid he been Lay my Lord , 
 For certain; words he fpake againft yoar Grace 
 In your rettrmer.t, I hid fwing'd him CounHJy. * 
 
 Duly. Words againft rare? this 'a good Fryer belike 
 And to fet on this wretched woman here 
 Againft our Subftitute : Let this Fryer be found. 
 
 Luc. But yeftemi ght my Lord, fhe and that Fryer 
 I fa w them at the prifon : a fawcy Fry zr, 
 A very fcuruy fallow. 
 
 feter. Blcffed be your Royall Grace : 
 I haue flood by my Lord,and 1 haue heard 
 Your royall eare abus'd : firft hath this woman 
 Moft wrongfully accus'd your Subftitute, 
 Who is as free from touch, or foyle with her 
 A J fhe from one vngot. 
 
 Dufe. We did beleeue no leffe. 
 Know you that Frier ,<fcri^that fhe fpeaketof? 
 
 Peter. I know him for a man diuinc and holy, 
 Not fcuruy, nor a temporary medJer 
 As he's reported by this Gentleman : 
 And on my truft, a man that newer yet 
 Did (at be vouches) mif-reporc your Grace. 
 
 Lite. My Lord.moft vilUnoufly,bdeeue it. 
 
 Petef. Well : he in time may come to cleere himfelft: 
 Butatthisinftantheisficke.myLord: 
 
 lOf 
 
81 
 
 OfaftrangeFeauoriyponhis meere requeft 
 
 Being come to knowledge, that therewas complaint 
 
 Intended 'gainft Lord Atgtlt, camelheiher 
 
 To fpeake as from his mouth.what he doth know 
 
 Is true, and falfc": And what he with his oath 
 
 And all probation will make vp full cleare 
 
 Whenfoeuer he't conuented : Firftfor this woman, 
 
 To mftihe this worthy Noble roan. 
 
 So vulgarly and perfonaHy accus'd, 
 
 Her {hall you heart difproued co her eyes, 
 
 Till (he her felfc confeffe it. 
 
 Duk,. Good Frier, let's heart it : 
 Doe you not fmile at this, Lord ^tigtlol 
 Oh heauen,the vanity of wretched fooles, 
 Giue vs fome (eates, Com* cofen j4ngel, 
 In this I'll br impartial! : be you Judge 
 OfyourowneCaufe : Is this the Witnes Frier? 
 
 Enter M An tn A, 
 Firft, let her fhew your face, and after, fpcake. 
 
 Mar. Pardon my Lord, 1 will not (hew my face 
 Vnttl! my husband bid me. 
 
 'Duke. What, are you married f 
 
 Afar. No my Lord. 
 
 Duty. Are you a Maid ? 
 
 MOT. No my Lord. 
 
 7>*k; A Widow then ? 
 
 Mar. Neither, my Lord. 
 
 D*^. Why you are nothing then: neither Maid.Wi- 
 dow, nor Wife? 
 
 Lut. My Lord,{riemaybeaPuncke : for many of 
 them, are neither Nfaid, Widow.nor Wife. 
 
 Lukj Silence that fellow : I would he had fome caufe 
 to prattle for himfelfe. 
 
 Luc. Well my Lord. 
 
 "Mar. My Lord, I doe confeffe I nere was married, 
 And I confeiTc bdides, 1 am no Maid, 
 I haue known my husband, yet my husband 
 Knowes not, that euer he knew roe. 
 
 Luc . He was drunk thcn,my Lord,it can be no better. 
 
 Dukj Forth* benefit of filcnce,would thou wert fo to. 
 
 L-.Well,myLord. 
 
 Dw^.This is no witneflc for Lord Ag*l. 
 
 Mar. Now I come to't, my Lord. 
 Shee that accufcs him of Fornication, 
 Infclfe-fame manner, doth accufe my husband , 
 And charges him, my Lord, withfuch a time, 
 When Tie depofe I had him in mine Armei 
 Withallth'effe<9ofLoue. 
 
 Afig. Charges (he moe then me ? 
 
 Mar. Not that I know. 
 
 "D'fkj No ? you fay your husband 
 
 Mar. Why iuft, my Lord, and that is ji*gtlo, 
 Who thinkesiie knowes, that he nere knew my body, 
 But knows, he thinkes,that he knowes Iftbcls. 
 
 Ang. This is a ftrange abufc : Let's fee thy face. 
 
 THar. My husband bids me.now I will vnmaske. 
 This is that face, thou cruell Angela 
 Which once thou fworft, was worth the looking on: 
 This is the hand, which with a vowd contract 
 Wasfzft beJocktin thine: This is the body 
 That tooke away the march from /fiteB, 
 And did fupply thee at thy garden-houfc 
 In her Imagin'd pcrfon. 
 
 Didf, Know you this woman? 
 
 Luc. Carnallie/hefaies, 
 
 no more. 
 
 Luc. Enoug my Lord. 
 
 4*g. My Lord,l mu(t confefle, I know this woman 
 And fiue yeres fincethere was fome fpeech of marriage 
 Betwixt my fclfe, and her : which was broke off 
 Partly for that her promis'd proportions 
 Came fhort of Competition : But in chiefe 
 For that her reputation was dif-valued 
 In leuitie : Since which time of fiueyere* 
 I neuer fpake with her, faw her, nor beard from her 
 Vpon my faith, and honor. 
 
 Mtr. Noble Prince, 
 
 As there comes light from beauen,and wordt &6 breath, 
 As there is fence in truth, and truth in vertae, 
 I am affianced this mans wife, as ftrongly 
 As words could make vp vowet : And my good Lord 
 But Tuefday night laft gon, in's garden houfe, 
 He knew me as a wife. As this is true, 
 Let me in fafety raife me from my knees, 
 Or clfe for euer be confixed here 
 A Marble Monument. 
 
 Ang. I did but fmile till now. 
 Now, good my Lord, giue me the fcope of lufttce 
 My patience here is touch'd : I doe perceiue 
 Thcfe poorc informall women, are no more 
 But inftruments of fome more mightier member 
 Thacfttsthemon. Let me haue way, my Lord 
 To finde this pradife out. 
 
 Duke. I, with my heart, 
 And punifii them to your height of pleafure. 
 Thou foolilh Frier, and thou pernicious woman 
 Compaa with her that's gone : thinkft thou.thy othes, 
 Though they wouJdfwear downe each particular Saint 
 Were teftimoniej againft his worth, and credit 
 That's feaid in approbation ? you, Lord Efcolut 
 Sit with my Cozen, lend him your Jcinde paincs 
 To finde out this abufe, whence 'tis deriu'd. 
 There is another Frier tb fet them on, 
 Let him be fent for. 
 
 Pettr. Would he were here, my Lord, for he indeed 
 Hath fet the women on to this Complaint ; 
 Your Prouoft knowes theplace where he abides, 
 And he may fetch him. 
 
 Duke. Goe,doeit inflantly : 
 And you, my noble and well.warranted Cofcn 
 Whom it conccrnes to heare this matter forth, 
 Doe with youriniuries as feemes you beft 
 In any chaftifemeni ; I fora while 
 Will ieaue you ; but flir not you till you haue 
 Well determin'd vpon thefe Slanderers. Exit. 
 
 Eft. My Lord, wec'll doe it throughly : Signior Lit. 
 cif, did not you fay you knew that Frier LtJtmictto be a 
 diihoneft perfon ? 
 
 t honeft in nothing 
 but in his Clothes , and one that hath fpoke rooft vilte- 
 nouj fpeeches of the Duke. 
 
 Efc. We ftiall intreat you to abide heere till he come, 
 and inforce them againft him : we (hall finde this Frier a 
 notable fellow. 
 
 Luc. As any in Vtenti*, on my word. 
 
 ft. Call that fame //Inhere once agarne , I would 
 fpcake with her: pray you, my Lord, giue mee Ieaue to 
 queftion, you (hall fee how He handleher. 
 
 Luc. Not better then he, by herowne report. 
 
 ffc. Say you ? 
 
 L*c. M'arryfir,Ithinkc,ifyou bandied her ptiuately 
 
82 
 
 She would fooncr confc(Te,pcrchzncepublikely (he'll be 
 afbam'd. 
 
 fc. 1 will got darkely to worke with her. 
 
 L>u. That's the way : for women are light at mid- 
 
 night. 
 
 ffc. Come on Miftris, here's a Gentlewoman, 
 Denies all that you haue (aid. 
 
 Luc. My Lord, here comes the rafcall I (poke of, 
 Here, with tkeTroKoft. 
 
 Efc. In very good time : fpeake not you to him, till 
 wecallvponyou. 
 
 Luc. Mum. 
 
 Efc. Come Sir, did you fet thefe women on to (lan- 
 der Lord AngeU ? they hauc confef d you did. 
 
 ft. How ? Know you where you are ? 
 
 jD*b Refpc & to your great place; andleitbediuell 
 Be fomettmc honour'd, for his burning throne. 
 Where is the Duly ? '" he fbould heare me fpeake. 
 
 Efc. The Duke's in vs : and we will heare you fpcakc, 
 Looke you fpeake iuftly . 
 
 >K Bold! v,at Icalh But oh poore foulei, 
 Come you to feeke the Lamb here of the Pox ; 
 
 ood night to your redrcfle : Is the 7)u^e gone? 
 Then is your caufc gone too : The D*kf*t rniuft, 
 Thus to retort your manifeft Appeale, 
 And put your trial! in the villzine* mouth. 
 Which here you come to accufe. 
 
 Lac. This is the rafcall : this is he I fpoke of. 
 
 ffc. Why thou vnreuerend, and vnh allowed Fry et : 
 s't not enough thou had fubom'd thefe women, 
 To accufe this worthy man ? but in foule mouth, 
 And in the wrcnelte of his proper eare, 
 To call him villaine; and then to glance from him, 
 To th'Dukf himfelfe, ro taxe htm with Iniuftice ? 
 Pake him hence; to th' racke with him : we'll towie you 
 oynt by ioynt, but we will know his purpofc ; 
 What?vniult? 
 
 Dak.- Be not fo hot : the D*k* dare 
 
 o more ftretch this finger of mine.then he 
 >are racke his owne . his S u bieft am 1 not , 
 sJorhcre Prcmnciall : My bufincfle in this State 
 dade me a looker on here in fitmm, 
 Where I haue feene corruption boyle and bubble, 
 Till it ore-run the Stew . La wes ,for all faults, 
 Jut faults fo countcnanc'd.that the ftrong Statutes 
 Stand like the forfeites in a Barbers (hop, 
 As much in mocke.as marke. 
 
 Efc. Slander to th' State: 
 Away with him to prifon. 
 
 A*g. What can you vouch againft him Signior />w? 
 
 this the man that you did tell vs of? 
 
 Luc. Tishe.myLord: come hither goodman bald- 
 >3ic, doe you know me? 
 
 Dul(. 1 remember you Sir.by the found of your voice, 
 t metyou at the Prifon ,in the abfence of the "Duly. 
 
 Luc. Oh,did you fo? and do you remember what you 
 aidoftheDt*. 
 
 iJ/4-Moft notedly Sir. 
 
 Lite. DoyoufoSir: AndwaitheDwfsaflefh-mon. 
 get, afoclc, and a coward, as you then reported him 
 
 Dak,. You muft(Sir)change perfons with me,crt you 
 make that my upon . you indeede (poke fo of him, and 
 
 much more, much worfe. 
 
 Luc. Oh thou damnable fellow : did not I plucke thee 
 by the nofe, for thy fpeechcs ? 
 
 Ditka I proteft J louc the Duly, as I loue my fclfe. 
 Aug. Harke how the villaine would clofc now, after 
 his treafonablc abufes. 
 
 ffc. Sucba fellow ij not to be talk d withall: Away 
 with him to prifon : When is the Prouoft ? av tay with 
 him to prifon : lay bolts enough vpon him: let him fpak 
 no more: away with thofeGigleu too.arul with the o- 
 ther confederate companion. 
 />)$. Stay Sir.ftay a while. 
 Ang. What,refift$ he ? helpe him LMCU. 
 L*c. Come fir.comc fir, come fir: fohfir, why you 
 bald-pated lying rafcall.-you mnft be hooded muft you ? 
 fliow your knaucs vifage with a poxe to you: (how your 
 ftieepe-biting face, and be hang'd an houre: will't 
 not off? 
 
 D*ki Thou art the firfl knaue, that ere mad'ft a D**. 
 Fir ft Promftjn me ba vie thefe gentle three : 
 Sneake not away Sir,fcr the Fryer, and you, 
 Muft haue a word anon: lay hold on him. 
 Luc. This may proue worfe then hanging. 
 D*k, What you hauc fpoke.I pardon: fit you downe, 
 We'll borrow place of him ; Sir,by your leauc : 
 Ha'ft thou or word,o( wit, or impudence, 
 That yet can doe thee office ? If thou ba'fi 
 Rely vpon it, till my tale be heard, 
 And hold no longer out. 
 
 Aug. Oh,my dread Lord, 
 I (hould be guiltier then my guiltinefle, 
 To thmkc I can be vndifcerneable, 
 When I perceiue your grace, Iikepowre diuine, 
 Hath look'd vpon my p afles. Then good Prince, 
 No longer Seflion hold vpon my (hame, 
 But let my Triall.bemine owneConfeffion : 
 Immediate fentence then, and fequcnt death, 
 Is all the grace! beg. 
 
 Dul(. Come hither Mari*n* t 
 Say: wat't thou ere contra<3ed to this woman.' 
 A"&. I was my Lord. 
 
 'D*k^ Goc take her hence, and marry her inftantly. 
 Doe you the office (frjtr) which confummatc, 
 Returnc him here againe : goe with him Prtucft. xft. 
 
 Efc. My Lord.I am more amaz'd at his di (honor. 
 Then at the ftrangeneffeof it. 
 Duk, Come hither /f*M, 
 Your F ritr is now your Prince : At I was then 
 Aduertyfing, and holy to your buftnefie, 
 (Not changing heart with habit) I am ftill, 
 Atturnied at your feruice. 
 
 7/cl. Oh giue me pardon 
 That I.your vaffaile, haue imploid,and pain'd 
 Your vnknowne Soueraigntie. 
 
 Dt You are pardon 'dlfattU: 
 And now,deere Maide, be you as free to vs. 
 Your Brothers death I know fits at your heart : 
 And you may maruaile, why I obfcur'd my fdft, 
 Labouring to faue his life : and would not rather 
 Make rath remonftranceofmy hidden powre, 
 Then let him fo be loft : oh moft kmde Maid. 
 It was the fwift celeritie ofhis death, 
 Which I did thinke, with (lower foot came on, 
 That brain'd my purpofe : but peace be with him, 
 That life is better life paft fearing death, 
 Then that which Hues to feare : make it your cornfott, 
 
So happy is your Brother. 
 Entsr A*geto-f-M* 
 
 7/4*. I doe my Lord. 
 
 Dtk, For this new-maried man,approaching here, 
 Whofe fait imagination yet hath wrong*d 
 Your well defended honor ; youmuft pardon 
 For Maritvt** fake : But as he adiudg'd your Brother, 
 Being criminal! .in double violation 
 Offacred Chaftitie,and ofpromlfe-breach, 
 Theteon dependant for your Brother* life. 
 The 7 cry mercy of the Law cries out 
 Moft audiblc.euen from his proper tongue. 
 An Angela for 7<<i<7, death for death . 
 Haftc ftill paies hafte.and leafurc.anfwers leafure ; 
 Like doth quit like, and Meefare ftiH for Afc*f*re : 
 Then Aaclr t chy fault'sthutmanifcfted; 
 Which though thoti would'ft dcay.dcnicsthee vantage. 
 We doc condemne thee to the very Blocke 
 Where Cl&udio ftoop'd to death, and with like hafte. 
 Away with him. 
 
 Mar. OhmymoftgraciousLord, 
 I hope you will not mocke roe with a. husband? 
 
 Dat(. Jt is your husband mock'i you with a husband, 
 Confcnting to the fafc-guar d of your honor, 
 I thought your marriage fit : eife Imputation, 
 For that he knew you. might reproach your life. 
 And choake your good to come : For his Pofleflions, 
 Although by confutation they are ours ; 
 We doe en-ftate.and widow you with all, 
 To buy you sbeiterhusband. 
 
 Mr. Oh my dcere Lord, 
 I craue no other ,nor no better man. 
 
 Tlitkf. Neuei craue him,we are definiti ue. 
 
 ~Mr: Gentle my Liege. 
 
 Dukf. You doe but loofe your labour. 
 Awsy wiihhim to death : Now Sir,to yow. 
 
 Mar. Oh my good Lord.fweet IftbeS, cake my parr. 
 Lend me your knecs.and all my life to come. 
 I'll lend you ail my life to doe you feruice. 
 
 Duke. Againfr all fence you doe importune her, 
 Should (he koeeledowne, in mercie of this fafr, 
 Her Brothers ghoft.hispaued bed would breikc. 
 And take her hence in horror. 
 
 Sweet ff*6el t doe yet but kneele by me. 
 Hold vp your hands, fay nothing : 111 fpeake all. 
 They fay beft men aremoulded out oftaults. 
 And for the moft, become much more the better 
 For being a little bad : So may my husband. 
 Oh /f*btl: will you not lend a knee > 
 >. He dies for dado's death. 
 
 *j^. Moft bounteous Sir. 
 Looke if it pleale yon, on this man condtmn'd, 
 As if my Brother Uu'd : I partly tbinke, 
 A due fincerkie gouemed his deedes. 
 Till he did looke on me : Since it is fo, 
 Let him not die : my Brother had but luflice, 
 In that he did the thing for which he dide. 
 For Ai &,his Aft di i not ore-take his bad intent, 
 And muft be buried but as an intent 
 ThatperUh'dby the way thoughts are no fubiefls 
 lntents,butmeereiy thoughts. 
 
 Mar. MeerelymyLord. 
 
 TJtik. Your fuite's vnprofitable : aand 7p I fay : 
 I haue bethought me of another fault. 
 
 1 how came it CLutdtt was beheaded 
 
 Atanvnufuall howre? 
 
 Pro, It was commanded fo. 
 
 D*kf. Had you a fpeciall warrant for the deed ? 
 
 Pra. No my good Lord : it was by priuate meltagc. 
 
 DHk. For which 1 doc difcharge you of your: office, 
 Giucvpyourkeyes. 
 
 fro. Pardon me.noble Lord, 
 I thought it wai a fault, but knew it no?, 
 Yet did repent me after more aduice, 
 For tertimony whereof, one in the prifon 
 That fhould by priuate order elfe haue dide, 
 Ihauereferu'daliue. 
 
 D*t(. What's he? 
 
 Pro. His name is BtmarJine. 
 
 Duke. I would thou hadfl done To by f/dW, : 
 Goe fetch him hither, let me looke vpon him. 
 
 Eft. I am forry.oncfo learned, and fo wife 
 As you, Lord y4n/e,haue ftil appear 'd, 
 Should fiip fo groflelie.both in the heat of bloud 
 And lacke of temper'd iudgement afterward. 
 
 Jng. I am forrie, thatfuch forrow I procure, 
 And fo deepe fticks it in my penitent heart , 
 That I craue dcain more willingly then mercy, 
 Tismy deferuiog, and I doe entreat it. 
 
 Enter 'BarunrdiHt and Front/}, Ct*Ktiia t luliettt. 
 
 2><%. Which is that B*rnar<linc > 
 
 "Pro. This my Lord. 
 
 Dkt. There was a Friar told me of this man. 
 Siiha, thou art faid to haue a fhibborne foule 
 That apprehends no further then this world, 
 And fquar'ft thy life according : Thou'rt condemn'd, 
 But for thofe earthly faults,! quit them all, 
 And pray thec take this mercie to prouidc 
 For better times to come : Frier aduife him, 
 I Icaue him to your hand . What muffeld fellow'j that? 
 
 Pro. Thii is another prifoner that I fau'd, 
 Who (hould haue di'd when CUttdio loft his head , 
 As like almoft to C/Ww,as himfelfe. 
 
 D*kf- If he be like your brother, for his fake 
 I he pardon'd, and for your louelie fake 
 Giue me your hand, and fiy you will be mine, 
 He is my brother too : But fitter time for that : 
 By this Lord Angle perceiues he's fafe, 
 Methinkes I fee aquickning in his eye : 
 Well ^xgtlo, your euill quits you well. 
 Looke that you loue your wife : her worth,worth yours 
 I finde an apt rcmiffion in my fdfe ; 
 And yet heere's one in place I cannot pardon, 
 Youfirha, that knew me for a foole.a Coward, 
 One all of Luxurie,3naCe, a mad man : 
 Wherein haue I fo dcferu'd of you 
 That you extoll me thus ? 
 
 L*c . 'Faith my Lord , 1 fpoke it but according to ihc 
 trick : if you will hang roc for it you may : but I had ra- 
 ther k would pleafe yon,J might be wiiipt, 
 'Dak/. Whiptfirft, fir, and hang'd after. 
 Proclaicnett Prouoft round about the Cine,- 
 If any woman wrong'd by this lewd fellow 
 (As I haue heard him fweare himfelfe there's one 
 whom he begot with childe) let her appeare , 
 And he (hall marry her : the nupuill hniih 5 d, 
 Let him be whipt and hang'd. 
 
 Luc. I befccch your HighnefTe doe not marry me ro 
 t Whore : ytir Higbnefte faid euen now I made you a 
 Duke,good my Lord do not recompence tne,in making 
 me a Cuckold. c 
 
 b Vpon 
 
Dat-f. Vpon mine honoi thou fbalc matrie her. 
 Thy flanders I forgiue.and therewithall 
 le:nit thy other forfeits : take him to prifon, 
 And fee our pkafure herein executed. 
 
 Lf.Marrying a punke my Lord,is preifing to death, 
 Whipping and hanging. 
 
 Duke. Slandering a Prince dcfcrucs it. 
 She Cltstdio that you wrong'd.Iooke you rcftore. 
 [oy to you Mart***, loue her Angela : 
 '. haue eonfcs'd her, and I know her vertuc. 
 Thanks good friend, Efcalm, for thy much goodneflc, 
 
 There's more behindethat is more gratulate. 
 Thanks Vrttuftht thy care.and fecrccie, 
 We fhall imploy iheein a worthier place. 
 Forgiue him Angela ,that brought you home 
 The head of *4ga*i*forZJ/, 
 Th'offence pardons it felfe. Deere ffattl/, 
 I hauc a motion much imports your good, 
 Whet eto if you'll a willing care incline ; 
 What's mine isyour$,and what is yours is mine 
 So bring v$ to our Pallace.where weell fhow 
 Whafs yet behindc,thatmee you all ihould know. 
 
 The Scene Vienna. 
 
 The names of ail the Acflors. 
 
 yincentio : the Duke, 
 
 Eftabts, an tacient Lord. 
 Cl/txdio, dyong GentUmtn, 
 Lucio^ afintaftique. 
 i. Other like Gentlemen. 
 Prouojt. 
 
 Tbomet. 
 Peter. 
 
 Froth, afeolifb Gentleman* 
 
 Clowne. 
 
 Abhor fin ^ an Executioner. 
 
 Barnardine^ dt ffblute fri finer. 
 
 Iptbella^ (ijier to CUudio. 
 
 &ftrinM,betrothed t* Angela 
 
 lulietjelouedofCltudt*. 
 
 Francifc*) A 7{un. 
 
 Miftrif Otter- Jon t a Bawd. 
 
 FINIS. 
 
'he Comedie of Errors. 
 
 y Scenaprima. 
 
 EuttrtlM Dkf afEpbefuj , with the MercbavtefSiraifi, 
 I<yl/>r,and<stbir attendants. 
 
 Marchent. 
 
 Roxeed Sohntu to procure my fall, 
 And by the doome of death end woes and all. 
 Dukf, Met chant of .S/VvK'*!/*, plead no more, 
 lam not partull to infringe our Lawcs ; 
 The enmity and difcord which of lite 
 Sprungfirom the rancorous outrage of your Duke, 
 To Merchants ourwcH-dealingCountrimen , 
 Who wanting gilders to redceme their Hues, 
 Haue feal'd his rigorous (tatutes with then blouds , 
 Excludes all pitty from our threa tning loukes : 
 For Jincc the mortal! and inteflineiattes 
 TvnxtthyfeditiousCountrimenandvs, 
 It hath in folerone Sy nodes beene decreed , 
 Both by the Siracxjitoit and our felues, -. 
 To admit no trafficke to our aduerfe to wnes : 
 Nay more, if any borne at Eptxfiu 
 Be feene at any Stracufmn Marts and Fayres : 
 Againe, if any SrracHJian borne 
 Come to the Bay ofEpteftn, he dies ; 
 His goods confifcate to the Dukes difpofe, 
 Vnleflea thoufandmarkes be Icuied 
 To quit the penalty, and toranfomehim : 
 Thy fubftance, valued at the higheft rate, 
 Cannot arnounc vuto a hundred Maikcs, 
 Therefore by Law thou art condeinn'd to die. 
 
 totr. Yet this my comfort,whcn your words are done, 
 My woes end likewife with the euening Sonnc. 
 23*^. Well Siv*cufi* ; fay in briefe the caufe 
 Why thou departed^ from thy nsciuehonie ? 
 And for what caufe thou cam'ft to fpbefm 
 
 Mtr. Aheuuiertajkecoiild not hane beene impoj'd, 
 Then I to fpeake my grides vnfpeakeable : 
 Yet that the world may witnefle that my end 
 Was wrought by nature, not by vife offence, 
 lie vttcr what my forrovv giuesme leaue. 
 In SwMtt/a was I borne, and weddc 
 Vrtto a woman,happy but for me, 
 And by me ; had not our hap beene bad : 
 With her 1 liu'd in ioy, our wealth increaft 
 By profperpus voyages I often made 
 To fj>/<L*w,ti!l my favors death, 
 And he great care of goods atrandone left, 
 Drew mefromkinde embraccments of my fpoufe; 
 From whom my abfence was no fixe moncths olde, 
 Before her felfe (almoft acfamcing vndcr 
 
 The pleating punifhment that women be are ) 
 
 Had made prouifion for her following me. 
 
 And foone, and fafe.arriued where I was : 
 
 There had fhe not beene long,but fhe became 
 
 A loyfull mother of two goodly fonnes : 
 
 And, vchich was ftrange.the one fo like the other, 
 
 As could not be diftinguifh'd but by names. 
 
 T hat very ho\vre,and in the felfe-fame Inne, 
 
 A. mcane woman v/as deliuered 
 
 Of futha btuthenMa'.c, twins both alike : 
 
 T'nofe.for their parents were exccedingpoore, 
 
 1 bought. and brought vp to attend my Tonnes. 
 
 My wlfe.not meanely prowd of two fuch boycs, 
 
 Made daily motions for our home retumt: 
 
 Vnwilling 1 agreed, alas, too foone wee came aboord. 
 
 A league rrom EftAttitmw had we fatld 
 
 Before the alwaies windc-cbeying deepc 
 
 Gaue any Tragickc Inftance of our harme : 
 
 But longer did we not retainc much hope; 
 
 For what obfcured lighuhe hcaucns did grant, 
 
 Did but conu&y vnto our fcarelull mindes 
 
 A doubifull warrant of itnmediate death , 
 
 Which though my fclfc would gladly hjueimbrac'd, 
 
 Yet the inceflant weepings of my wife, 
 
 Weeping before for what fhe faw muft come, 
 
 And pitteout pUynings of the prettic babes 
 
 That moutn'd for fafliion, ignorant what to feare, 
 
 Ford me to fceke dclayes for them anil me, 
 
 And this it was: (for other rncsne; was none) 
 
 The Sailors fought for fafe-ty by our boite, 
 
 And left the fhip then finking ripe to w 
 
 My wife, morecarefull for the latter borne, 
 
 Had faltncd him vnco a fmall fpare Mafr, 
 
 Such zs fea-faringmen prouide for ftoruifs : 
 
 To him one of the other twins was bound, 
 
 Whil ft I had beene like heedfull of ihe other. 
 
 The children thus difpos'd, my wife and I, 
 
 Fixing our eyes on whom our care was fi , 
 
 Faftned our felues at eyther end the maft, 
 
 And floating Rraight, obedient to the flreame, 
 
 Was carried towards Certntb, as we thought. 
 
 At length the fonne gazing vpon the earth , 
 
 Difperft thofe vapours that offended vs, 
 
 And by the benefit of his wiflied light 
 
 The feas wast calme, and we difcouercd 
 
 Two fhippei from farre, making amaineto vs : 
 
 Of Corinth that, otEfidtrtu this , 
 
 But ere they came, oh let me fay no more, 
 
 Gather the fequcll by that went before. 
 
 Duk.- Nay forward old man, doe not break* off fo, 
 H For 
 
The (jyrmdie of Errors. 
 
 'or we may pttty, though not pardon thee. 
 
 Merck. Oh had the gods done fo,l had not now 
 ..'orthily tearm'd them merdlefleto vs : 
 x>r ere the (hips could meet by twice Eue leagues, 
 We wereencountred by a mighty rocke, 
 iVhich being violently borne vp, 
 Our helpefull (hip was fplitted in the mldft ; 
 So that in tins vniuft diuorce of vs, 
 Fortune had left to both of vs alike, 
 What todelight in, what to fortow for. 
 Her part, poore foule, feeming as burdened 
 With tefler waight, but not with lefler woe, 
 Was carried with more fpeed before the wmde. 
 And in our light they three were taken vp 
 By Fi(hermen oTCtrim A, as we thought. 
 At length another (hip had feiz 'don vs, 
 And knowing whom it was their hap to faue, 
 G sue healthful! welcome to their (hip-wrackt guefts, 
 And would haue reft the Fifliers of their prey , 
 Had not their backe bcerie very flow of faile ; 
 And therefore homeward did they bend their rourfe. 
 Thus haue you heard mefouer'd from my bliffe, 
 That by misfortunes was ray life prolong d, 
 To tell fad ftories of my ownemifaaps. 
 
 Dukf. And for the take of them thou forrowtfl for 
 Doe met he fauour to dilate at full, 
 What haue befalneof them and they till now. 
 
 Merck* My yongeft boy.ond yet mye-ldeft tare, 
 At eighteen? yeeres Decame inquifitiue 
 After his brother ; and important me 
 That his attendant, fo his cafe was like, 
 Reft ofhis brother .but retain'd his name, 
 Might beare him company in the queft ofhrm: 
 Whom whil'lt I laboured of a ioue to fee, 
 I hazarded the loffe of whom I lou'd. 
 Fiue Soramm haue I fpcnt in farthcR Greece t 
 Rowing cleane through the bounds of A fa 
 And coafting homeward, cameto Ephtfiu . 
 Hopdeflc to fi-.ids,y loth to leauc vniought 
 Or that.or any place that harbour* men : 
 Butheere muft end the ftory of mv life, 
 And happy were I in my timeli death. 
 Could pJi my trauelts warrant me they Uu& 
 
 &kf- HoplelTe Egtm whom the fates haue maike 
 TO besre th Mtremuieofdiremiftup : 
 Now trnft me, were it not againft our Lawes, 
 Againft my Crownc.myoath.my dignity, 
 Which Princes would they may .not diiaouli, 
 My foule (hould fue as aduocate for thee . 
 But though tbou art adjudged to tbedeash, 
 And pafied fentencc may not be reeal'd 
 But to our honours great dirparagemeot : 
 Yet will I fauour thee in what I can ; 
 Therefore Marchant, lie limit thee this day 
 To feeke thy helpe by beneficial! helpe, 
 Try all the friends thoulaft mfpbefut , 
 Beg thou.ot borrow, to make vp the fiirome, 
 And liue: if no.then thou art dooro'd to die: 
 Iaylor,take him to thy cuftodre. 
 
 Iqlar. 1 will my Lord. 
 
 Aftrc&.Hope!cfiesnd helpelefl* doth tvwwcnd, 
 ButioprocraBinatchisliueleu'eend. Lxtum 
 
 Enttr Aiitipbelu Erotet^a Marckantjoid Drma 
 Mer. Therefore giue out you are ofEpitLmatm, 
 Left that your good* too foone be confiscate : 
 
 This very day a Srrac*ptn Marchant 
 Is apprehended tot a huall here , 
 And not being able :o buy oat his life, 
 According to the ftatuteofthe tovrae, 
 Dies ere the weariefunnefet intbe Weft : 
 There is you motiie that I had to keepe. 
 
 Ant. Goe beare it to the Cent jure, wh'.re v/e hoft^ 
 And Aay there 'Drcmiojo^. I come to tbee ; 
 Within this hoare it will be dinner time, 
 Til! that He view the manners of the towne, 
 Perufe the traders^gaze vpon ihc buildings, 
 And then rctumc and flccpc within mine lone, 
 For with long Uduaile I am ft ifie and weahe. 
 Get thee away. 
 
 "Die. Many ft man would take you a: your word, 
 And gocindcede.bauiag fo good ameane. 
 
 Exit'Dnmia. 
 
 Ant. A truftie villaine fir,that very oft. 
 W hen I am dull with care and melancbolly. 
 Lightens my humour with bis merry iefts : 
 What will you walke with me about the cowne, 
 And then goe to my Inne and dine with me? 
 
 .A7r. I am inuieeo 1 fir to cenaine Msrchants, 
 Of whom 1 hope to rhakemuch benefit : 
 f craoeyour patdon, fooneatfiueadocke, 
 Pit afe y ou.lle meete with you vpon the Mart, 
 And afterward confort yon til) bed time 
 My prefent bufinefle cals me from you now. 
 
 AM. Farewell till then : 1 wilt goe loofe my ft Ife, 
 And. wander p and downc to view the Cine. 
 
 E.'-Jlfar* Sic, Ixonunend you to your ovnc content 
 
 Extant* 
 
 AM. He that commends me tomineowneconteot, 
 Commenda me to the thing I cannot get t 
 I to the world am like a drop of water, 
 That in the Ocean feekes another drop, 
 Who falling there to finde hit fellow forth, 
 ( Vnfeene,'mquifitiue) confounds himfelfe. 
 So I,to finde a Mother and a Brother, 
 In queft ofthem(vnhzppiea)loofemy fclfc. 
 
 Enter Dramit cfEplxfiu. 
 Here comes the almanacke of my true date : 
 What now ? How chance thou an retura'd To focne 
 
 E.Dra, Return'd fo foottr, rather approacht coo laca 
 The Capon burnss, the Pig fals from the fpitj 
 The clocks rreth ftrucken twclu vpon the, bell : 
 My Miftris made it one vpon my cheeke : 
 She is fo hot becaufe the meate is colds : 
 The meate is colde, becaufe you come not home: 
 You come not r.ome.becaufs you haue no (tomacke : 
 You haue no Romacke.haiiing broke your faft : 
 But we that know what 'tis to faft and pray, 
 Are penitent for your default to day. 
 
 Ant. Stop in your winde fir.teli me this I pray ? 
 Where haue you left the mony that I gaue you* 
 
 !Dre. Ohfixcpencethatlh*daweofday laft, 
 To pay the Sadler for my Miftris cupper : 
 The Sadler had it Sir,! kept is net. 
 
 Attt. 1 am not in a fportiue humor aow : 
 Tell me,and dally not, where is the monie ? 
 We being Grangers here,bow dar'ft thou trufi 
 So great a charge from thine ownc cuftodk. 
 
 Z.7)ro. I pray you ieftfir M you fit as dinno 
 I from my Miftris come to you in poft: 
 If I returns I (hall bepofi indeede. 
 
The Comedie of Errors. 
 
 For (lie will icoure your fault vpon my pate : 
 
 Me think e* your maw.lika mine, (hould be your cooke, 
 
 And ftrikeyou home without a mcflenger. 
 
 Wr.Come2)xaJww,come,thefc lefts are out of feafon, 
 Referue thtrr. till a merrier houre then this : 
 Where is the gold ! gaue in charge to thee? 
 
 E.'Dra. To me fir? why you gaue no gold to me? 
 
 Ant. Come on fir knaue, haue done your foolifhnes, 
 And tell me how thou haft difpos'd thy charge. 
 
 E.Dro. My charge was but to fetch you fio the Mart 
 Home to your houfe, the Pkanix fir.to dinner; 
 My MiAriz and her fifttr ftaies for you. 
 
 Am. NowasIwnaChriftiananfwerme, 
 In what fafe place you hauebcttow'd my mooie ; 
 Or I (Hall breake that metric fconcc of yours 
 That ftands on crick j, when I am vndifpos'd : 
 Where is the tboufand Markesthou hadtt of trw : 
 
 E.Dro. I haue Tome rnarkes of youri vpon my pate : 
 Some of my Mtftris market vpon my flioulder* : 
 But not a thoufattd markes betweene you both. 
 If I fhould pay your worfliip thofe againe. 
 Perchance you will not beare them patiently. 
 Ant.'fhy MiRrit markes' what Miftris flaue haft thou? 
 E'Dre. Your worftips wife.my Miftris at theP&owMr; 
 She that doth faft till you come home to dinner : 
 And praics that you will hie you home to dinner. 
 
 Ant . What wilt thou flout me thus vnto my face 
 Bcktg forbid ?TThere take you that fir knaue. 
 
 . Dro. What meant you fir, for God fake hold your 
 Nay,and you will not (ir,lle take my heele*. (hands : 
 Exeunt Jhamo Sf. 
 
 Ant. Vpon my life by fomedeuiie or other. 
 The villa'ne is ore-wrought of all my raonie. 
 They fay this towns is full of cofenage : 
 As nimble luglers that deceiue the tic : 
 Dirke working Sorcerers that change the minda: 
 Soule-kUling Witchts.that deforme the bodie : 
 Difguifed Chc3ters,pracing Mounwbankes ; 
 And manic- fuch like liberties of finne : 
 If it proue fo,l will be gone the fooner : 
 He to the Centaur to goe feeke this flaue, 
 \ greatly feare my monic is not fafe. xit. 
 
 Snter Adrina^>lfs to Amifbolu Screptwpitb 
 L uctAXA her Sifter. 
 
 A Jr. Neither my husband nor the Oaue return'd, 
 That in fuchhafle I fent to feeke hs Matter ? 
 Sure LuiiMt it is two a clocke. 
 
 Luc. Perhaps fome Merchant hath inuitcdhim, 
 And from the Mart he's fomewhere gone to dinners 
 Good Sifter let vs dins.and neuer fret ; 
 Atnan is Matter of his ftbertie i 
 Time is their Mafter and when they fee time, 
 They'll goe or come j if fo, bepttteni Sifter. 
 
 A Jr. Why fliould their libertie then x>ur t J mo/ 
 
 IMS . Bufe their bufineife ftill lies out adore. 
 
 Air. Looke when I ferue himto,he takes it thut. 
 
 IMC. Oh,knowhehtbebrui!eofyourwilL 
 
 Ad,. There's nonebut ailes will be bridled fo. 
 
 Luc. Why, headftrong liberty is lafht with woe 
 There's nothing fituate vnder heauens eye. 
 But hath his bound in earth, in fea, in skie. 
 The beaftt,the fifties.and the winged fowles 
 Are their males fubie&s, and at their conrroules : 
 Man more diuine, the Mafter of all thefe, 
 Lord of the wide world,and wilde warry feas, 
 Indued with inKlie&uall fence arid foules. 
 Of more preheminence then fifh and fowles, 
 Are mafters to their females, and their Lords : 
 Then let your will attend on their accords. 
 
 AJri. This feruitude makes you to keepe vnwed. 
 
 Luci. Not this,but troubles of the marriage bed. 
 
 ^<&-.But were you wcdded.y ou wold bearfome fway 
 
 IMC. Ere I leame loue.I'e practife to obey. 
 
 Attr. How if your husband ftart fome other where ? 
 
 Lite. Till he come home againe, I would forbeare. 
 
 AJr. Patience vnmou'd,no maruel though ftie paufe, 
 They can be meeke,that haue no other cauie : 
 A wretched foole bruis'd with aduerfitie, 
 We bid be quiet when we heart it crie. 
 But were we burdned with like waight of paine. 
 As much.or more, we (nould our fclues complaint- s 
 So thou that haft no vnkinde mare to greeue thee. 
 With vrging heJpelefle patience would relceue me ; 
 But if thou hoc to fee like right bereft* 
 This foole-beg 1 ^ patience in thee will be left. 
 
 Luci. Welfj will many one day but to trie: 
 Metre comes your man, no w is your husband, nie. 
 
 Eater DromsoEph. 
 
 AJr* Say^s your tardie mailer now at hand ? 
 
 E.Dro. Njr, hee's at too hands with mte,and that my 
 two eares can witneiTe. 
 
 Adr. SaydidftihoufpakewUh htm? knowlhbou 
 his minde ? 
 
 S. Dro. IJ.be told his tnmde vpon mine ears, 
 BeOirew his hand.I fcart-e could vndcrftand it. 
 
 Luc. Spake hwfo doubtfully, thou cow Idft no tfcelc 
 his meaning. 
 
 E. Dro. Nay, hee ftrooke To plainly, I could too well 
 feel c his bio wes ; and withail fo doubtfully, that I could 
 fcarcc vndetftand them. 
 
 Adri. But fay,I prethee, is he comming home? 
 It feemes he hath great care to pleafe his wife* 
 
 . Dro. Why Miftrefl"e,fure my Mafter is home mad. 
 
 Aetri. Home mad, thoa villa int.' 
 
 E.Dn. I meane not Cuckold mad, 
 But fure he is ftarke mad : 
 , When I defir'd him to come home to dinner, 
 He ask'd me for a hundred markes in gold : 
 'Tis dinner timt,qaoth I : my gold, quoth he : 
 Your meat doth burne,quoth I : my gold quoth he : 
 Will you come, quoth I : my gold, quoth he ; 
 Where is the theufand markes I gaue thee villains ? 
 luoth h 
 liftreffe : 
 . miftreffe. 
 
 Lwi. Quoth who? 
 
 E,Dr. Quoth my Mafler, i know quoth he,no hcufe, 
 no wife, no miftreffe : fo that my arrant due vnto my 
 tongue,Ithankehtm,<I bare home vpon myfhoulders t 
 for in eonclufion,he did beat me there. 
 
 Aetri. Go back againe,thou fiaoe.gc fetch him home. 
 
 E>r6. Goe bicke a gaine.ond be new beaten horotr t 
 Fot God* fake fend fonw other meflenger 
 H J 
 
The Comedie of Errors. 
 
 Adri. Backe flaue, or 1 will brcake thy pate a-croflc. 
 Dro. And he will blefie y crofle with other beating ; 
 Bctweeneyou.iniallhaucaholy head. 
 
 Adri. Hence prating pefant,fetch thy Matter home. 
 Dro. Am Ifo round with you, as you with me, 
 That like a foot-ball you doc fpurnc me thus : 
 You fpurnc me hence,and he will fpurne me hither, 
 If I laft in this Ceruice,you n-.uft cafe me in leather. 
 
 Luei. Fie how impatience lowreth in your face. 
 
 Adri. His company mud do his minions grace, 
 Whil'ft I at home ftarue for a merrie looke 
 Hath homelie age th'alluring beauty tooke 
 From my poore cheeke ( then he hath wafted it. 
 Arc my difcourfes dull ? Barren my wit, 
 If voluble and (harpe difcoUTfebemar'd, 
 Vnkindnefle blunts it more then marble hard. 
 Doe their gay veftments his affedions baice ? 
 That's not my fault , hec's matter of my flate. 
 What ruines are in me that can be found , 
 By him not rutn'd ? Then is he the ground 
 Of my defeature*. My decayed faire, 
 A funnie looke of his,would foone rcpaire. 
 But, too vnruly Defre, he breakestfo pale. 
 And feedes from home ; poore I am but his Hale. 
 
 Loci. Selfe-harming lealotfie , fie brat it hence. 
 
 Ad. Vnfeeling fools can with fuch Wrong* difpence 2 
 I Know his eye doth homage other, where, 
 
 elfc, what lets it but he would be here ? 
 Sifter ^you know he promis'd me a chaine , 
 Would that alone ,a loue he would detaine. 
 So he would keepe faire quarter with his bed 
 Ifeethclewellbeft eaamaled 
 Will loofe his beautie : yet the gold bides fii 
 That others touch, and often touching will. 
 Where gold and no man that hath a name, 
 By falfhood and corruption doth it fhame i 
 Since that my bcautse cannot pleafe his etc, 
 lie weepe (what's left away) and weeping die. 
 
 Luei. How manic fond fooles feme mad Jeloefie? 
 
 exit. 
 Bitter A*t if katu Errctu. 
 
 jjnt t The gold I gatie toDrtmiois laid vp 
 Safe at the Ctntour, and the heedful! flaue 
 Iswandred forth in care tofeekemcout 
 By computation and mine hofts report. 
 1 could not fpeake with Dr**>,fince at Brit 
 1 fent him from the Mart ? fee here he comes. 
 
 nttr Dromie SrrtKufta. 
 How now fir, is your merrie humor alter' d ? 
 As you loue frroakes, fo ieft with me againe : 
 You know no Centner ? you receiu'd no gold ? 
 Your Miftrefle fent to hauc me home to dinner t 
 My houfe was at the Pba*sx ? Waft thou mad, 
 That thus fo madlic thou did didft enfwere me? 
 
 S.Dro. What anfwer fir ? when fpake I fuch a word ? 
 
 E.^m. Euen now,euen here .not halfc an howre fincc. 
 
 S.Dr. I did notfee you fince you fent roe hence 
 Home to the Centaur with the gold you gaue roe. 
 
 At. Villaine, thou didft denie the gold* receit, 
 And toldft me of a Miftrefie,and a dinner, 
 For whichl hope thou felift 1 was difpleas'd. 
 
 S.Dre: I am glad to fee you in this merrie vaine, 
 What meanes this ieft.l pray you Matter tell me ? 
 
 Ant. Yec.doft thouiecre&flowtmein the teeth? 
 Thir.kft \ 1 left? hold,take thou that,& that. Btatt Dro. 
 
 5 .Dr. Hold fir.for God* fake,iow your ieft ts earneft, 
 
 Vpon what bargain^ do you giucnme? 
 
 jintab. Becaufethat I familiarlie fometimo 
 Doe vie you for my foole, and chat with you, 
 Your fawcincffe will ieft vpon my loue, 
 And make a Common of my ferious howres, 
 When the funne (hines.let foolifh gnats make fport , 
 But creepe in crannies.when he hides hi* bcames : 
 If you will ieft with me, know my afpecl , 
 And fafhion your demeanor to my lookes, 
 Or I will beat this method in your fconce. 
 
 S.Dro, Sconce call you it?fo you would Seaucbatte- 
 ring, I had rather hauc it a head, and you vfe t'nefe blowy 
 long , ] muft get a fconce tor my head, and Infconce it 
 to, or elfc I (hall fctk my wit in nay fhouldsu,but 1 pray 
 fir, why am I beaten ? 
 
 A*t t Doftthoo not know? 
 
 5. Dro. Nothing fir , but that I am beaten. 
 
 Am. Shall I tell you why? 
 
 S.DTO. I fir. and wherefore \ for they fay, euery why 
 hath a wherefore. 
 
 Ant. Why firft for flow ting me,and tbQ wherefor 
 for vrging it the fecond time to me. 
 
 SSDro. Was there eoer anle man tbus beaten out of 
 feafon, when in the wny and the wherefore , i* neither 
 rime nor reafon. Well fir.I thanke you. 
 
 Ant. ThanVc me lir,for -what ? 
 
 S.Dro. Marry fir, for this fomeihing that you gaue me 
 for nothing. 
 
 Ait. lie make you amends ne,tc giue you nothing 
 for fomcthing. But fay fir, is it dinner time? 
 
 S.7)ro. No fir, 1 thinke the meat wants that I haue 
 
 Ant. In good time fir : what's that? 
 
 S.Dro. Bafting. 
 
 Am. Well fir, then 'twill be dne. 
 
 S.Dro. If it be fir, I pray you eat none of it. 
 
 *ft. Your reafon? 
 
 5. 'Dro. Left it make you chollericke.and purchafetne 
 another driebafijng. 
 
 Ant. Wellfu.learflcto ieft in good time, there's a 
 time for all things. 
 
 S-Dro. 1 dufft haue denied that before you were fo 
 Cbollcncke. 
 
 Ami. By what: rule fir? 
 
 S.Dro. Marry fir, by a rule as plainc as the plaine bald 
 pate of Father time himfelfc. 
 
 Am. Let's heare it. 
 
 S.&rv. There's no time for a man to recoucr his haire 
 that growes bald by nature. 
 
 Aat. May he not doe it by fine and recouerte ? 
 
 S. Dr. Yes, to pay a fine for a pere wig , and recouet 
 the loft haire of another man. 
 
 Am. Why. is Time fuch a niggard of haire , being (as 
 it is) fo plentiful! an excrement ? 
 
 J.Dro. Becaufe it is a blefiingthatheebeftowesoR 
 beafts, and what he hath fcanted them in haire, bee hath 
 gtuentheminwtt. 
 
 Aat Why, but theres manie a man hath more hairs 
 then wit. 
 
 S.Dro. Not a man ofthofe but he hath the wit to lofe 
 his haire. 
 
 Ant. Why tbou didfl conclude biry men plain dea- 
 lers without wit. 
 
 S.Drt. The plainer dealer, the foonerlaft ; yet he loo 
 feihttinakindeofiollitie. 
 
 AM. For what reafon, 
 
 S.Dn. For two, and found ones CO. 
 
The Come die of Errors. 
 
 An- Kay not found! pray you. 
 
 S.T>ra. Sure ones then. 
 
 wf*. Nay, not Cure in a thing falling. 
 
 SSDn. Certaine ones then. 
 
 An. Name them. 
 
 S.Dro. The one to faue the money that he fpends in 
 trying : the other,that at dinner they Ihouid not drop in 
 his portage. 
 
 An You would all this time haue prou'd, here i* no 
 time for all things. 
 
 S.'Dro. Marry and did fir : namely, in no time to re- 
 <couer haire loft by Nature. 
 
 A*. But your reafon was not fubftantiall,why there 
 is no time to recouer. 
 
 S.?>re. Thus I mend it : Timehimfelfeis bld, and 
 therefore to the worlds end, will haue bald followers. 
 
 i- I knew 'twould be a bald conclufion : but loft, 
 who wafts vs yonder . 
 
 Enter A4rimaadLutian. 
 
 jJri. 1,1, A*tipholiu,\aQ\i.e ftrange and frowne, 
 Some other Miftreffc hath thy fweet afpe&s : 
 I am not Adri&ia, nor thy wife. 
 The time was once, when thou vn-vrg'd wouldft vow, 
 That neuer words were muficke to thine eare, 
 That neuer obied pleating in thine eye, 
 That neuer touch well welcome to thy hand f 
 That neuer meat fweet-fauour*d in thy tafte . 
 Vnlefle I fpake.or look'd, or touch VJ.or taru'd r o thee. 
 Kow comes it now,my Husband.oh how comes it) 
 That thou art then cftranged from thy felfe ? 
 Thy felfe I call it, bting ftrange to me: 
 That vndiuidabh Incorporate 
 Am better then thy deere felfes better part. 
 AH do* not teare away thy felfe from me ; 
 Por know my loue : as eafie maift thou fall 
 A drop of water in the breaking gulfe , 
 And take vnmingled thence that drop agamc 
 Without addition or dirmnifhing, 
 As take from me thy felfe, and not me too. 
 How deerely would it touch thee to the quicke, 
 Shooldft thou but heare I were licencious ? 
 And that this body confecrate to thee, 
 By Ruffian Lufl fhould be contaminate? 
 Would ft thou not (pit at me, and fpume at me, 
 Aad hutle the name ofhusband in my face , 
 And teaie the Raia'd skin of n>y Harlot brow, 
 And from my falfe hand cut the wedding ring , 
 And break e it with a deepe-diuorcing vow ? 
 I know thou canft, and therefore fee thou doe it. 
 1 am poflefl with an adulterate blot , 
 My bload it mingled with the crime of lutt : 
 For if we two be one, and thou play falfe , 
 1 doe digeft the poifon of thy flc(h, 
 Being {trumpeted by thy contagion 
 Keepc then fairs league and truce with thy true bed , 
 IliuedirUin'd,thou vndifhonoured. 
 
 Antif. PlesdyoutomefxiredamePiknowyounot: 
 In Ipfejea I am but two houres old . 
 As mange vnto your to wne, as to your talke, 
 Wboeuery word by ail my wit being fcan'd. 
 Wants whin all,one word to vndetftand. 
 
 Loci. F>e brother, how the world is changed with you: 
 WKen-were you wont to vfe my fitter thu* ? 
 She fentfor you by Dremie home to dinner. 
 
 Ant . By Drtmie > Dram. By me. 
 
 Adr. By thcc,and this thou didft rciurne from him. 
 That he did buffet thee, and irthis blowes, 
 Denied ray houfefor his, me for his wife. 
 
 Ant. Did you conuerfe fir with this gentlewoman: 
 What is the coorfe and drift of your compact? 
 
 S.Dn. I fir? I neuer faw her till this time. 
 
 Ant. Villaine thou lieft, for euen her verie words 
 Didft thou deliuer to me on the Mart. 
 
 S.Dre. I neuer fpakc with her in all my life. 
 
 Ant How can (he thus ihen call vs by our names ? 
 Vnleflciibebyinfpiration. 
 
 Adri. How ill agrees it with your grjuitie, 
 To counterfeit thu grofely with your flaue,' 
 Abetting him to thwart me in my moode 
 Be it my wrong.you are from me exempt, 
 But wrong not that wrong with a more contempt. 
 Come I will fatten on this fleeue of thine : 
 Thou art an Elme my husband, I a Vine . 
 Whofe weaknefle married to thy ftranger ftrr, 
 Makes me with thy flrength to communicate : 
 If ought pofTdrethcc from me, it is diofle, 
 Vfurping iuie,Brier,or idle Moflc, 
 Who all for want of pruning,with intrufion, 
 Infeft thy fap, and line on thy confufion. 
 
 Ant. Tomeefheefpeakes, ftiee mouej me for her 
 
 theame ; 
 
 What, was I married to her in my dreamr ? 
 Or fleepe I now.and thinkr 1 hearc all this ? 
 What error driues our eies and earesamifTe ? 
 Vntill I know this fure vncertaintie, 
 He entertainethe free'd fa'lacie. 
 
 L*c. Drmia t goe bid the feruants Ipred for dinner. 
 
 S.Dn. Oh for my beads, I crofle me for a (inner. 
 ThisistheFairieland,ohfpightoffpights, 
 We talke withGoblins.Owles and Sprtghts ; 
 If we obay them not.this will infue : 
 They'll fuckc our breath,or pinch vs blac ke and blew, 
 
 Luc Why prat'ft thou to thy felfe.and anfwer ft not/ 
 Dromie > tkou'i)rciKia.tb.ou fnailc.thou flug.thou fot. 
 
 S.Dre. I am transformed Matter.am J not ? 
 
 eXr . I thinke thou art in mincfe.ind fo am I . 
 
 SJ)r. Nay Msftcr.both in minde,and in my flispe. 
 
 txs'wr. Thou haft ihineownc forme 
 
 SJDrt. NoJamanApc. 
 
 LMC. If thou art chang'd to ought, 'tis to an AflV. 
 
 S.Dr. Tis true /he rides me.and I long for graflc 
 Tis fo.f am an AflV,cii'eit could neuer be, 
 But I fliould know her as well as (he knowes me. 
 Adr. Come,come,no longer will I be a foole. 
 To put the linger in the eie and weepe ; 
 Whil'ft man and Msiiei laughes my woes to fcorae : 
 Come fir to dtnner, Drw/okeepc the gate : 
 Husband lie dine aboue with you to day. 
 And fhrtue you of a thoufand idle prankcs : 
 Sinra,ifany ask e you fot your Matter, 
 Say he dines forth, and let no creature enter : 
 Come fitter, T)rmio play the Porter weSJ- 
 
 *<f*t. Amlinearth.inheauen.orinhell? 
 Sleeping or waking^nad or well ailuifde : 
 Knowne vnto thefe, and to my felfe difguifde : 
 He fay as they fay,and perfeuer fo : 
 And in this mift at si ! adutntures go. 
 
 S JDro- Mafter,fliaa 1 be Porter at the gate ? 
 
 Adr. I, and let none enter^eaft 1 breake your p*tt 
 
 Luc. CoTne i cooi, J ^fWji,wedinetolwe. 
 
 H ? istffiu 
 
90 
 
 The omcdie*of Errors. 
 
 . ScenaTnma. 
 
 Inter j4*ttfholm cfEpbtfiu , hit OKU Drtmtt, Angibttx 
 Coldfattb, vutBtttkafer the Merch**t 
 
 E.A*tt f Good fignior Angela you mull cicufe v all, 
 My wife U fluewifh when 1 kcepc not howre* ; 
 Say that 1 lingerd with you at your Quip 
 To fee the making cf her Carkanet , 
 And that to morrow you will bring it horr.e. 
 But here'* a villaine that would face me downc 
 He met me on the Mart, and that I beat him, 
 And cbarg'dhlm withathoufandmsrkesin gold, 
 And that I did denie my wife and houfe j 
 Thou drunkard thou, what didft thou meane by this ? 
 
 E,Dr. Say what you wll fu,bui 1 know what I know. 
 That you beat me ai the Mart I haue your hand to {how; 
 I fy skin were parchment ,& y blov* you gsue were ink, 
 Your owne hand-writing would tell you what I thinke. 
 E.Aitt, 1 thinke thou art an affe. 
 E.Dra. Marry fb it doth appeare 
 By the wrong! I fufTer, and the blown I be are, 
 I iliould kickc being kick t f and being *t tiiatpafiV, 
 You would keepe from my heeies.and beware of an affe. 
 f.^n- Y'arefad fignior 7ittthat,ir t prayGod our cheer 
 May anfvter my good will.and yonr good welcorn here. 
 B*f. 1 bold your dainues cheap fir,^ yout welcom dcr. 
 E.An. Oh (ignior Bottka^r. either at fleih or fi(K 
 A table full of welcome, rr.sk is fcarce one dainty difh. 
 "Sol. Good meat fir is comon that euery churlc affords. 
 Aetl- And welcome more comoion.for thats nothing 
 
 but words. 
 
 Bol. Small chccre and great welcome, makes a ma- 
 rie fca ft. 
 
 ^tnis. J, to a niggardly Hoft.and more fpanng g'.ieft: 
 But though my caies be meant, take them in good part, 
 Better cheeie may you haue.but not with better hart. 
 But !'oft, my doore is lockt ; goe bid them let vs in. 
 EfDrt. M<uui,Bntt t Mriai t CiJly t Ci!li*H, G>*. 
 S.Dre. MomCjMilthorfe.Capon. Coxcombe , Idi- 
 ot, Patch, 
 
 Either get thee from the dore,or fit downe at the hatch : 
 
 Don thou conturc for wenches,that ^ calft for fuch flore, 
 
 When one is one too many, goe get ihee from the dorc. 
 
 E.Dr. What patch is made our Porter t my Matter 
 
 ftayesinthcftreet. 
 SJ3ro. Let him walke from whence he cams ,lcft hee 
 
 catch col don's feet. 
 
 S.Ant. Who talks within there ?hoa,open the dore. 
 S.'Dro. Right fir, lie tell you when , and you'll tell 
 
 me whetefore. 
 AM. Wherefore ? for my dinner : I haue not din'd to 
 
 day. 
 5 D. Not to day here you muft not come cgatne 
 
 when you may. 
 A*tl. What art thou th&t keep'ft mee out from the 
 
 howfe I owe? 
 S.T)r. The Porter for thu time Sir, and my name is 
 
 DIMM, 
 .Drt. O villa; n?,thou haft ftolne both mine oftcc 
 
 tnd my name. 
 
 The one nere got me credit, the other rokkJe blame 
 If thou hadft beene Dremtt to day in my place, 
 
 Them wouldft haoe chang'd thy face fot a name , 01 thy 
 name for an affe. 
 
 Lwt. What a coile is there Drooxw ? who arc thof< 
 
 at the gate? 
 
 E.Dro. Let my Mafter in Lutt. 
 . Lttti. Faith no, hee comes too late, and fo tell yovr 
 
 Maftcr. 
 E.Dro. O Lord I reuft laugh,haue at you with a Pro- 
 
 ucrbe, 
 Shallireunroyflaffe. 
 
 Luce. Haue at you with another, thai* when* can 
 
 you tell/ 
 S.Dro. If thy name be called LtutJUm thou haft an- 
 
 fwer'd him well. 
 A*t,. Doe you heare you minion , you'll let vi in J 
 
 hope? 
 
 Luce. 1 thought to haue askt you 
 S.Dro. And you faid no 
 E.Dro. So come helpe, well Rrookc, there was blow 
 
 for blow. 
 
 Ant i. Thou baggage let me in. 
 Lute. Can yo cell for whofe fake? 
 E.Drem. Mafter , knocke the doore hard, 
 Luct. Let him knocke till it ake. 
 Anu. You 11 cne fur this minion , if I beat th< dooie 
 
 downe. 
 Luff What need! aUihat,and n paire of ftocks in the 
 
 towne? 
 
 Enter AAruto*. 
 Ad*. Who is that at the doore $ keeps all this noife 1 
 Sj)r. By my troth your lowne is troubled with TO- 
 
 rulyboiei. 
 ***#*. Are you there Wife ? you ought baue come 
 
 before. 
 
 ./*'<. Your wife fir V.naut ? go get you from the dorr. 
 S.Dra. IfyouwerainpaineMiAer^hiiknauewold 
 
 goe fore. 
 
 Heere is neither cheere fir, nor welcome.wc 
 
 would fame haue either. 
 
 In debating which was beft, wee (ball part 
 
 with neither. 
 E.Dro. They ftand at the doore, Matter, bid them 
 
 welcome huher 
 
 tXn't There is fomething in the wiade.thtt we can- 
 not get in. 
 E.Dra. You would fay foMafler, tfyoui garmetua 
 
 were thin. 
 Your cake here is warme within : you Hand here in the 
 
 cold. 
 It would make a roan mad as a fiucke to be fo bought 
 
 and fold. 
 
 Am. Go fetch me foroethmg.lit break ope the gate. 
 S.Dro. Breake any breaJunghere.and lie bicakeyour 
 
 knaues pate. 
 E.Dro. A man may breake a word with yout fu, and 
 
 wtordi are bu(,winde : 
 
 1 and breake it in your face,fo he break it rot behiodc. 
 S-Dr,lt feemes thou waru'ft break ing.out vpon tbec 
 
 hinde. 
 
 Here's too much out vpon chee,I pray thee let 
 
 oofin 
 
 AM Weil, He breake in:go borrow me a crow 
 f .2>r.A aow without featha,M& 
 
 eane you (bj 
 For 
 
The ComedieofEirors.- 
 
 For afifh without * firme^ther'* a fowle without fether, 
 If a (row help vs in firra, weell plucke a crow together. 
 
 A*t. Go,get thee gon, fetch tne in iron Crow. 
 
 '*ltb. Hauc patience fir, oh let i: not be Co, 
 Heerein you warre agsinft your reputation, 
 And draw within the compaffe of iufpeft 
 Th'vnuiolated honor of your vife. 
 Once this your long experience of your wifcdome, 
 Her fober vertue, yearet, and modeftie , 
 Plead on your part fomecaufeto you vnknowne; 
 And doubt not fir, but fhe will well excufe 
 Why at this tim the oorei are made sgtinfl you . 
 Be rul'd by me, depart in patience, 
 And let vs to th Tyger all to dinner, 
 And about euening come^rour felfe aJone. 
 To know the reafon of this ftrangc reflraint : 
 If by flrong hand you offcrto brecke in 
 Now in the ftirring paffage of the day, 
 A vulgar comment will be made of it ; 
 And that fuppofed by the common rowt 
 Againft your yet vngalled cftinmion. 
 That may with foute intrufion enter in, 
 And dwell vpon your graue when you are dead ; 
 Tot (lander liucs vpon (ucccfiiort; 
 For eucr howi'd, wheieir getspoffeflion. 
 
 ytMl. You haae preuail'd,! will depart in quiet, 
 And in defpight of mirth meana to be merrie: 
 I know a wench of excellent difcourfc , 
 Prettic and wittic ; wilde, and yet loo gend* ; 
 There will we dine : this woman that 1 meane 
 My wife (but 1 proceft without defert). 
 Hath oftentimes vpbraidedmewitball : 
 To her will we to dinner, get you home 
 And fetch the chaine, by this I k no w 'tis made, 
 
 Bring it I pray you to the Pointing , 
 For there's the houfe; That chaine will I beftow 
 (Be it for nothing but to fpight my wife) 
 Vpon mine hoflefle there, good fir make hafte : 
 Since mine o wne doorei refufe to entertaine me , 
 He knocke elfe- where, to fee if they'll difdaine me. 
 
 A*> lie meet you at that place fome hours hence. 
 
 Ante. DO fo,this it ft Hull coft me fooieexpence. 
 
 Ext*t. 
 Eattr fuliera, **b Antifblm tfSirtcufi*. 
 
 Ml*. And may it bethat you haue quite forgot 
 A husbands office t (hall **tifhoUu 
 Euen in the fpring of Loue.thy Loue-fprings rot ? 
 Shall loue in buildings grow fo ruinate ? 
 If you did wed my After for her wealth, 
 Then for her wealths>fake vfe her with more If indnrfie : 
 Or if you like elfe-where doe it by ftcalth , 
 Muffle your falfe loue with fome (hew of blindnefle : 
 Let not my After read it in your eye : 
 Be not thy tongue thy own* frames Orator : 
 Looke fweet, fpeake fsire, become drfloyaltie : 
 Apparell vice Hke vertues harbrnger : 
 Beare a faire prefence,though your heart be tainted, 
 Teach finne the carriageof a holy Saint , 
 Be fecret falfe : what need (he be acquainted ? 
 What fimple thisfe brags of bis owne attain* ? 
 T double wrong to miin? with your bed , 
 And let her read it in thy lookec at boord : 
 Shame hath * baftard fame, well managed, 
 111 deed* is doubled with an euiil word t 
 Alas poore women, nuke v not beleeue 
 
 Though others haue the arme, fliew vs the fleet* 
 We in your motion turne, and you may mouc v. 
 Then gentle brother get you in againe; 
 Comfort my Gfter, checne her, call her wife ; 
 Tis holy fport to be a little rame, 
 When the fweet breath of flattcrle conquers ftrifc. 
 
 S-Anti. SweeteMiflrts, wha: your name nclfel 
 
 know not; 
 
 Norby what wonder you do hit of mine: 
 Leffe in your knowledge, and your grace you /how not, 
 Then our earths wonder, more then earth dttiioe. 
 Teach me deere creature how to thinke and fpeake : 
 Lay open to rrtyearlhie groiTe conceit : 
 Smothred inerrort, feeble, (hallow,weake. 
 The foulded meaning of your words deceit : 
 Againft my foules pure truth.why labour you, 
 To make it wander in an vnknowne field > 
 Arc you a god .' would yon create me new ? 
 Transforme me then,and to your powre He yecld 
 But if that I am I, then well I know, 
 Your weeping fifbr is no wife of mine, 
 Nor to ha bed no homage doe I owe : 
 Farre more.farre more.to you doe I decline: 
 Oh traine me not fweet M ermv.de with thy note. 
 To dro wne me in thy fiftcr flood of scares : 
 Sing Siren for thy felfe^nd I will dote : 
 Spread ore the filuer waues thy golden bairei ; 
 And as a bud He take thce.and there lie : 
 And in that glorious fuppo fit ion thinke, 
 He gaines by death, that hath fuch meant s to die : 
 Let Loac being light.be drowned if (he fmke. 
 
 Le. Whet are you mad^hat you doe reafon fo ? 
 
 s4t. 1Iot rnad.but matcd,how I doe not know. 
 
 Luc. It ii a fault that fpringeth from your eie. 
 
 Am. For gazing on your beames faire fun being by. 
 
 Luc. Gaze when you ibould, and that will cleere 
 your fight. 
 
 AM. As good to wiokc faces looeys iooke on night. 
 
 L*c. Why call you me loue? Call ray fifler fc. 
 
 AM. Thy fiflers fitter. 
 
 Lc. That's my fiftcr. 
 
 A*t. No : it is thy fe!fe,mine ovn felfes better pan: 
 M ine eies cleere eie, my deere hearts deerer heart j 
 My foode,my fortune^nd my fweet hope* aime j 
 My fole earths heauen t nd my beauensclaime. 
 
 Luc. All this mv fider is } or elfe fhould be. 
 
 ^nt. Call thy felfe fiftcr fweet,for I am tbee : 
 Thee will I loue, and with thee lead my life ; 
 Thou heft no husband yct.nor I no wife : 
 Gi me thy hand. 
 
 L*c. Oh foft fir ,ho Id you Kill : 
 He fetch my fifter to get her good will. J&rir. 
 
 Emttr Drttnio, Straeufa. 
 
 tsf*r. WhyhownowDrmw, where run'ft thoufo 
 fad? 
 
 5.JDrw. Doe you know roe fir? Aml^wni0? An I 
 youros*a? Amlmyfelfe? 
 
 A*t. Thou art Df&aie, ihou art my man. thou art 
 thyfdfe. 
 
 Usv. larn3!Te, I am a womans man, andbefides 
 royfelfe. 
 
 Ant, What woman* mto? nd how befuies thy 
 
 felfe ? 
 
 On. Manie (tr,bfides my felfej am due to a woman: 
 One that ciairncsme, ooc that haunts me, one that will 
 haue mf. 
 
 <4*. What 
 
fhe QmtdieofSrnrs. 
 
 Ami- What oUimc lain the to tbee ? 
 
 Dra. Marry fir.fuch claime as you would lay to vour 
 horfe, and (Vie would haue me ai a heart, not that I Dee- 
 ing a bead (he would haue me, but that (he being vc- 
 ne beaftly creature layes claime to me. 
 
 wfHfi. What 11 (he I 
 
 Dro. A very rcuercm body : I fiich a one, as a mart 
 may not Cpeakc of, without he fay fir reuerence. I haue 
 but leane luckc in the match, and yet is (he a wondrous 
 Pat marriage 
 
 Ann. Howdoflchoumeancafatnumage? 
 
 Dr. Marry fu.fhe'sthe Kitchitt wcnch,& algrcafe, 
 Kid I know not what vfe to put her too, but to make a 
 Lampe of her, and run from her by her owne light. I 
 warrant, her ragges and the Tallow in them, will burne 
 a ToUnd Winter : If (he Hues till doomefday.fhc'l bume 
 a wcekc longer then the whole World 
 
 ^tnti. What complexion is fhe of? 
 
 Dr. Swart like my fhoo, but her face nothing like 
 fo cleane kept : for why? (he fweats a man may goe o- 
 ucr-fhooes in the grime of ft 
 
 An, That's a fault that water will mend. 
 
 Pro. No fir, us in grime, Neahi flood could not 
 dolt 
 
 Ann. What't her name ? 
 
 T)ro. JViUS\r : but her name is three quarters, that's 
 an 11 and three quarters ,will not mesfurc her from hip 
 to hi p. 
 
 Aw,. Then (he beare* fome htedth ? 
 
 Dn, No longer from head to foot, then from hippc 
 to hippe : fhe it fphcncall, like a globe : i could find out 
 Countries in her. 
 
 Ant. I n what part ofher body Hands Ireland ? 
 
 2>. Marry fir in her buttockei, I found it out by 
 thebogges. 
 
 AM. Where SrW? 
 
 Dra. I found it by the barrenncffe, hard in the palme 
 of c he hind. 
 
 Ait. Where fronted 
 
 Dro. In her forhead, arrn'd and reuerted, nuking 
 warre againft her heire. 
 
 Ant. Where EjW? 
 
 Dr. I look'd for thechalkie CHftVv.but I could find 
 no whttencfle in them. Bui I guerfe.it flood in her chin 
 by the fait rheumc that ranne ketwccnc f>*rt, and ic. 
 
 Ant. Where Sp**e> 
 
 Dn. Faith I faw it not: but I felt it hot in her brcth. 
 
 Artt. Where AiHtrtc*. the Indiei ? 
 
 Dro, Oh fir, vpon her nofe, all ore embellished with 
 Rubies, Carbuncles, Saphitei, declining theh richAf- 
 pedto the hot breath of Spaine, who fent whole Ar- 
 madocs ofCarrccb to be ballaft at her nofe. 
 
 AMI. \Vhere ftood Belgit, the Nt&trlmdtt 
 
 Dn. Ohfw<Ididnotlookefolow. To conclude, 
 this drudge or Diuiner layd claine to nice, cali'd roee 
 Dromto, fworel was affur'dtoher, told mcwhatprtuie 
 mark f s I had about mee r as the matke of my (houlder, 
 the Mole in my oecke, the great Wart on my left artne, 
 that I araaz'd ranne from her as a witch. And I thinke,if 
 my breft had not beene made of faith, and my heart of 
 fteele, fhe had transfonu'd me to a CuruiUdog^c made 
 meturnei'thwheele. 
 
 Anti. Gohictheeprefendy poftto tbercdc, 
 And if the wiixie blow any way from (hare, 
 1 will not harbour in this Towne to night. 
 If any Barks put forth, come to the Mart, 
 
 When: I will walke till thoo retime tome : 
 If eoerie one knowej vs, ttnd we know none, 
 'Tisttme I thinks to trudge, padte.and be gone. 
 
 Dra. Ai from a Beare a man would run for life, 
 So die I From her that would be ray wife. Exit 
 
 Anti. There's none but Witcher do inhabite heere, 
 And therefore 'tit hie time that I were hence : 
 She that doth call me husband, euentnyfoule 
 Doth for a wife abhorre. But her faire iifles 
 Pofleft with fuch a gentle foueraigne grare, 
 Of fuch inchanting prefence and difcourfe, 
 Hath ainaoft made me Traitor to my fclfe : 
 But Icaft my felfe be guilty to fclfe wrong, 
 He (lop mine eares agaiott the Mermaids fong 
 
 Enter t^ngtlo with the Chaine. 
 
 Aiti. I that's my name. 
 
 Aug. I know n well fir, loc here's the chaine, 
 I thought to haue tanc you at the Prft*to* % 
 The chaine vnfinifh'd made meftay thus Song. 
 
 t^Hti What is your will that I fhal do with this? 
 
 xf f W hat pleafe your fel/e fir : I haoe made it for 
 yoK 
 
 Amt Madeitformefir,lbefpokeitnot. 
 
 Not once, nor twice, but twentie times you 
 
 haue: 
 
 Co home with it, and pleafe your Wifcvmball, 
 And for<ne at fupper time 1 le vifit yoo, 
 And then receiue my money for the chaine. 
 
 Amt. I pray you fir receiue the money now. 
 For feare you ne 're fee chaine, normony more. 
 
 At*g. You are a merry man fir, fare you well. Exit. 
 
 A*a. What I (hould thinke of this, J caonoi tell 
 But this I thinke, there's no jnan is fo vaine, 
 That would refufe fo faire an offer 'd Chaine 
 I fee a man hccre needs not liue by (hjfcs, 
 When m the fireeti he mectes fuch Golden gifts : 
 He to the Mart, and there for Drctjit ftay t 
 If any fh.ipputout, then flraightsway Kx* 
 
 dfltis Quartus. SccenaTrima. 
 
 Soter a Mfreh4nf t Gt>i<ifinith,ada> Offietr. 
 
 Afar. You know fince Petitccoft the Aim 19 due. 
 Andfincel haue not much importun'd you, 
 Nor now I had not, but that i am bound 
 To Tfrjia, and want Gilders for my voyage 
 Therefore make prefcnt fatisfacfion, 
 Or lie attach you by this OSfker. 
 
 Ctld. Euro iuft the Aim that I do cnve.to you, 
 Is growing to me by AmifMm, 
 And in the inftant that I met with you, 
 He had of me a Chsire, a t fiue e clocke 
 I (had receiue the money for the fame . 
 Pleafeth you walke with me downe so hi* houfe, 
 1 will dikharge my bond, and thanke you too 
 
 fitter ^ftttipholui Efhtf.'Dra/niofr'm.n the Court i*MJ, 
 C^.That labour may you une:3ee where he comes. 
 +4nt. While 1 go to theGoldfmiths houfe, go :hou 
 
 AAd 
 
T1>e ComeJie of Errors. 
 
 And buy a ropes end, that will I bellow 
 Among my wife, and their confederates, 
 For locking me out of my doores by day : 
 But foft I fee the GoWfmith ; get thee gene, 
 Bay than a rope, and bring it home co me. 
 
 Dro. I buy a thoufand poundayeare,Ibuyarope. 
 
 CxitDremio 
 
 Eph.Aas. A man is well hofoe vp that trufls to you, 
 I ptomifed your prefence, and toe Chaine, 
 But neithc t'Chiine nor Goldfmich came to me : 
 Rtlike you thought oor loue would laft too long 
 If it were chiin'd together : and therefore came not. 
 Gold. Sailing your menie humor : here's the note 
 How much your Chaine weighs to the vtraoft chared* 
 The finencfle of the Gold, and chargefull fafhion, 
 Which doth amount to three odde Ducket* mote 
 Then I ftaud debtcd to this Gentleman, 
 ! pray you lee him prefeiuly difcharg'd. 
 For heis bound to Sea,and ftayes but for it. 
 
 Aati . I am not fornifh'd with the prefent monie : 
 BefidesIhaueiomebufinefTeinthetowne, 
 Go6d Signior take the ftranger to my houfe, 
 And with you take the Chaine.and bid my wife 
 Disbutfe the fumme, on the receit thereof, 
 Perchance I will be there a fooneat you. 
 
 GeU, Then you will bring the Chaine to her your 
 hfe 
 
 A*ti. Nobeare it with 700, leaft I come not time e- 
 oough. 
 
 Gold. Well fir, I will fHaue you the Chaine about 
 you?. 
 
 *sft. And if I haue not fir, I hope you haue: 
 Orelfeyou may returne without your money. 
 
 Gold. Nay come I pray yon fir, giue me ihe Chaine : 
 Both wtnde and tide ftay es for this Gentleman, 
 And I too blame haue held him heere too long. 
 
 tXf. Good Lord, you vie this dalliance to excufe 
 Your breach of promife to the Perpattnt* t 
 1 fhoul d haue chid you for not bringing it, 
 But like 8 (brew you fir ft begin to brawle. 
 
 "Mar. The houre fteales on, IprayyoufircJifpatch. 
 Gold. You heate how he importunes me,the Chaine. 
 Ant- Wh y giue it to my wife, and fetch your mony. 
 Gtll. Comc,corr.e,you know I gaue it you euen now. 
 ijthet fend the Chaine, or fend meby fomc token. 
 
 fnt. Fie, now you run this humor ou: of breath, 
 Come where's the Chaine, I pray you let me fee it. 
 
 JMrfr. My bufineffe cannot brooke this dalliance, 
 Good fir fay, whe'ryou 1 anfwer me, or no : 
 If not, lie leaue him o thcOfficer. 
 
 uJHK I anfwer you > What fhould I anfwer you. 
 Gold. The mooie that you owe nwfot thcChaine. 
 Ant% I owe you none, till I receioe the Chaine. 
 GtM. You know ! gaue it you halfe an houre fines . 
 Ant. You gaue me none, you wrong mee much to 
 fayfo. 
 
 (jaid. You wrong me more fir in denying it. 
 Confider how it fiands vpon my credit. 
 Mar. Well Officer, arreft him at my fuite* 
 0/jx. I do, and charge you in the Dukes nams to o- 
 nrt^ 
 
 Gold. This touches me iareputation. 
 Either confenrto 'pay this fum tor me, 
 Or I attach you by this Officer. 
 
 jttit. Confenttopaycheethatlneuerhad: 
 Arreft mefoolifh fellow ifihoudarTt, 
 
 9? 
 
 CM. Heere i* thy fee, arreft him Officer, 
 would not fbare my brother in this cafe, 
 fhe fhould fcorne me fo apprtantly. 
 
 Off if. I do arreft you fir, you heare the fnite. 
 
 A*t. I do obey thee, till I giue thee balle. 
 tut firrah, you (hall buy this fport as deere, 
 As all th mettall m your fhop will anfwer. 
 
 Gold. Sir/ir, I (hall haue Law in Efhtfa 
 ^o your notorious fhame, I doubt it not. 
 
 Eirttr T>rainio Sir*, fram the Bay. 
 7>ro. Mafter, there's a Barke ofEfuLmium, 
 fhat ftaies but till her Owner comet aboord, 
 Ind then fir fhc beares away. Our fraughtage fir, 
 haue conuci'd aboord, and 1 haue bought 
 rheOyle,the(/i*w.and Aqua-viiz. 
 The fhip is ip her trim, the merrie winde 
 Howes faire from land : they flay for nought at all, 
 But for their Owner, Mifter.and your felfe. 
 
 jfe.How now* a Madman? Why thoupeeuUh fheep 
 What fhip of p<4w/*w ftaies forme- 
 
 S.Dre. A fhip you fent me too, to hier waftage 
 Art. Thou drunken flaue, I fent thee for a tope, 
 And told thee to what purpofc.and what end. 
 
 S.Dro. You fent me fora ropes end as foone, 
 fou fent me to the Bay fir, for a,Barke. 
 
 A*t. I will debate ihis matter more leifore 
 ^nd teach your earej to lift me with more heedei 
 fo tX^/w-jViliaine hie thee ftraight: 
 ^iue her this key, and tell her in the Deske 
 That's couer'd b're with Turkifh Tapiftrie, 
 There is apurfe of Duckets, let her fend it : 
 Tell her, I am arreftcd in the ftteete, 
 And that fhall baile me : hie thee fiaue, be gone, 
 On Officer to prifon, till it come. Exeunt 
 
 5. Dromia. To isfdrtaaa,t\\*t is where we din'd, 
 Where Dowfabsll did claime me for her husband, 
 >he is toobigge I hope for me to compaflc, 
 Thicher I muft, although aeainft my wil! : 
 For feruantsmuft iheir Mafters mindes fulfill. ftit 
 
 Enter Adriaia and Lxcitcna. 
 dr. k\\Lna*na, did he tempt thee fof 
 Might'ft thouperceiueaoftcevtlyinhiseie, 
 That he did plead in earned, yea or no : 
 Look ! d he or red or pale, or fad or merrily ? 
 What obfcruation mad'ft thou in this caf f 
 Oh, his hearts Meteors tilting in his face. 
 
 Luc. Firft he deni'deyouhadinhimnoright. 
 Adr. He meant he did me none : the more my fptght 
 Luc. Then fwore he that he was a ftranger heere. 
 Adr. And true he fwore, though yet forfwornchee 
 were. 
 
 IMC. Then pleaded I for you- 
 Adr. Andwharfaidhe? 
 
 IMC. That loue I bgg'd for you, he begg'd of me. 
 4dr. With what perfwafjon did he tempt thy loue ? 
 Lw.With words, that in an honeff fuit might mouc. 
 Firtl,hedidpraifemy beautie, then my fpeech. 
 Adr. Did'f* fpeakc him fairc? 
 Luc. Haue patience I befeech. 
 Adr. I cannot, nor I will not hold me (till, ' 
 My tongue, though not my heart, (hall haue hit will. 
 He is deformed, crooked, old, and fere, 
 Ill-facM, worfe bodied, fhapeleffe euery where . 
 Vicious, vngendc, foolifh, blunt, vnkinde, 9 
 
 Stigma- 
 
94 
 
 The Comedie of Srrors. 
 
 Stigmaticallin making w orfc in minde. 
 
 LM. Who would be icalous then of fuch a one ? 
 No euill loft is wail'd,when it is gone. 
 
 A<b. Ah but I thinkc htm better then I fay : 
 And yet would herein others eies were worfe : 
 Farrc from her neft the Lapwing cries away ; 
 My heart praies for him,though my tongue doe curfe. 
 
 SnterS.DraTHio. 
 
 7)ra. Here goc: the deske,the purfe,fwcet now make 
 halk. 
 
 Luc. How haft thou loft thy breath ? 
 S.Drt. By running faft. 
 A4r. Where is thy Mafter Drernie ? Is he well f 
 S.Dro. No, he's in Tartar limbo, worfe then hell 
 A diuell in an eueriafting garment hath htm ; 
 On whofe hard heart is button'd vp with ftcele 
 A Fcind.aFairie.pittilcfle and ruffe : 
 A Wolfe.nay worfe, a fellow all in buffe . 
 A back friend, a fhoulder-clapper, one that countcrmads 
 Thepaflages of ailic$,creekes,antl narrow lands : 
 A hound that runs Counter,and yet draws drifoot well 
 One that before the ludgmet carries poorc foules to hcl. 
 Adr. Why man,what is the nmicr ? 
 S Dr0. I doe not know the matter, hee is reftedon 
 the cafe. 
 
 Aib. What is he arreftedPtell me at whofe fuitc? 
 S.'Dra. I know not at whofe fuice he is areHed well; 
 1>i8t is in a fuite of buffe which r efted him,that can I tell, 
 will you fend him Mtftrti redemption, the monic in 
 hisdeske. 
 Air. Go fetch it Sifter : this I wonder at. 
 
 xit Luciaan. 
 
 That he vnknowne to me fhould be in debt : 
 Tell me, was he at efted on a band? 
 
 S.Dre. Not on a band.but on a ftronger thing : 
 A chaine,a chaine, doe you not here it ring. 
 Adria. What.the chaine ? 
 
 S.Dre. No,no,the bell, 'us time that I were gone: 
 It was two ere 1 left him,and now the clocke ftrjkcs one. 
 Adr. The houres come backe, that did I neuf here. 
 S.Dre. Ohycs,iUny boureroeete aScrieant,a turnes 
 back e for veriefcare. 
 
 A&i. As if time were in debt: how fondly do'ft thou 
 rcafon? 
 
 S.Drt.Ttme is a vetie bankerout,and owes more then 
 he's worth to feafon. 
 
 Nay,he's a theefe too : haue you not heard men fay, 
 That time comes dealing on by night and day? 
 If I b in debt and theft.and a Serieant in the way, 
 Hath be not rcafoo to tarne backeao houre in a day? 
 
 E*itr Lveiana. 
 
 Adr. Go DrortMo, there's the monie,beareitflraigbt, 
 And bring thy Mafter home imediately. 
 Come fifter, I amp reft downe with conceit : 
 CoacS|ioy comfort and my miurie. Exit. 
 
 Enter Aatipbelsa Sirtczfa. 
 There's not a man I meete but doth faiutemp.. 
 As if ! were their well acquainted friend, 
 And euerseooe doth call me by rnynanw : 
 Some lender monic to me, fome inuite me ; 
 Some other giite methankes for kindnelfes j 
 Soroc offer rr. . Commodities to buy, 
 Euen now a tailor cai'dmeinhismop, 
 
 And fhow'd me Silkes that he had bought for me, 
 And therewithal! tooke meafure ofmy body. 
 Sure thefe arebutimaginarie wiles, 
 And Upland Sorcerers inhabit there. 
 
 Smttr Dremte.Str. 
 
 S.Dro Mafter,hcre s the gold you fent me for what 
 haue you got the picture of old A<Ltm new apparel'd > 
 
 x/ What gold is this? What t^dtm do'ft thou 
 meane? 
 
 S.Dre. Not that Adtt\\M kept the Paradife: but 
 that Adam that keepes the prifonj hee that goes inthe 
 calucs -skin, that was kil'd for the Prodigall : hee that 
 came behindeyou fir Jiken euill angel,and bid you for- 
 fake your libertie. 
 
 An. I vndcrftand thee not. 
 
 S.Dro. No?why'tisaplainecafe: he that went like 
 aBafe-Violeinacafcofleather; the man fir, thatwhn 
 gentlemen are tired giues them a fob, and refls them 
 he fir,that takes pittie on decaied men, and giues them 
 fuite* of durance: he that feis vp his reft to doc more 
 ploics with his Mace,then a Mom Pike. 
 
 eXw/. What thou mean'ft an officer? 
 
 S.Dre. ] fir.the Serieant of the Band : hethatbrings 
 any man to anfwer it that brrakes his Band : one that 
 thinkes a man alwaies gojng to bed, and faies.God giue 
 you good relK 
 
 Ant. Well fir,there reft in your foolciie : 
 Is there any foips puts forth to night ? may we be gone ? 
 
 S.Drt. Why fir,I brought you word an hoore fince, 
 that the Barke Exptditioa put forth to night, and then 
 were you hindred by the Serieant to tarry for the Hty 
 Dtly : Here are the angels that you fent for to deliutr 
 you. 
 
 Ant. The fellow is difrraft,and fo am 7, 
 And here we wander in illufions : 
 Some blcflcd power deliuervs from hence 
 
 Enter *C*rtitM. 
 
 Cur. Well met.wcll met, U&fm^fiaifbtlHt 
 I fee fir you haue found the Goid.fmith now . 
 Is that the chaine you promis'd me to day. 
 
 Ant. Sathanauoide,! charge thee tempt menot.' 
 
 S.Drt. Mafter,isthisMifths^^r? 
 
 Ant. It is the diuell. 
 
 S.Dro. Nay,(he is worfr ,fhe is the diucls dam : 
 And here fhe comes in the habit of a light wench, and 
 thereof comes, that the weaches fay God dam mc.That'* 
 as much to fay, God make me a light wench: It is writ- 
 ten/ hey appeare to men like angels of light, light is an 
 effect of fire.and fire will burne . x,Jight wencbw will 
 burne,come not neere her. 
 
 Cur. Your man and you are maruailous merriefir. 
 Will you goc with me,wee'll mend oar dinner here ? 
 
 S.Dn. Mafter.if do expe& fpoon-meate, or btfpeake 
 alongfpoone. 
 
 Ant. WhyT)rB? 
 
 S,Drt>. Manic he muft haoe a long fpoooe that muft 
 eate with the diuelL 
 
 Ant. Auoid then fiend, what td'ft thou me of Gip- 
 Thou art^as you are all a forcerefle : (pmg/ 
 
 I cooiure thee toleaueme^nd be goo. 
 
 Cur. Giue me the ring of mine you had at dinner, 
 Or for my Diamond the Chaine ycu promis'd, 
 And lie be gone fir,and not trouble you. 
 Sj)n.Somedmek asJie but the parings ofooarwile, 
 
*Tbe Comedie of Errors. 
 
 irnfh.ahairc, a drop of blood, a pin, a out, acherrie- 
 e r but fhe more conetous , wold haue a chaine^Ma- 
 
 fcr be wife, and if you giuc it her, the diticll will (hake 
 
 ierCbzine,a!d fright 75 with it. 
 Cm. I pray you fir my Ring, or elfe the Chaine, 
 
 [ hope yon do not meane to chcate me fo ? 
 
 ./frt. Auant thou witch : Come Drwwwlet vs go. 
 S-'Drt. Fhe pride faies the Pea-cocke, Miitris that 
 uknow. xit 
 
 C*r. Now out of doubt Aittiphdtu is rnad. 
 
 Elfe would he neuer fo demeane himfelfe, 
 
 A Ring he hath of mine worrh fomc Duckets^ 
 
 And for the fame he promt j'd me a Chaine, 
 
 Both one and other he denies me now : 
 
 The reafon that I gather he is mad, 
 
 Befides this prefeni inrbncc of his rage, 
 
 [i a mad tale he told to day at dinner, 
 
 Df his owne doores being (hut againft his entrance. 
 
 Belike his wife acquainted with h fits, 
 
 On purpofe (hut the dootrs againft his way ; 
 
 My way is now to hie home to his houlc, 
 
 And tell his wife, that being Lunatickc. 
 
 Herufh'd into my houfe, and tooke perforce 
 
 My Ring away. This courfc I fittcft choofe. 
 
 For fortic Duckets is too much to loofc. 
 
 Enter AxtifM* Epkf. with* 1*1*. 
 
 n. Fearc me not man, I wilt not breake away, 
 lie giue thee ere I Icaoe thee fo much money 
 To warrant thee as I am reftcd for. 
 My wife is in a wayward mook to day, . 
 And will not lightly truft the Mrffenger. 
 That I fhould be attach'*} in Ephrfm, 
 I tell you 'twill found hwflily in he care*. 
 
 iatr*Dranto Epb.vitbartpestrd. 
 Hecre comes my Man, I thinke he bnngs the monie- 
 Hownow fir? Haoeyou that I Cent you for? 
 
 E-DT9- Here's that 1 warrant you will pay them all 
 
 Ami. But where'* the Money ? 
 
 S. Dra. Why fir, I gaue the Monie for the Rope. 
 
 Ant. Fiue hundred Duckets villains -for a rope ? 
 
 f. Tfo. He fetue you fir fiue hundred at the rate. 
 
 Ant. To what end did I bidthee hie thee home/ 
 
 .Dn. To aropes end fir. and to that end am frc- 
 tum'd. 
 
 At. And co that end fir. I vril! welcome you- 
 
 Oft. God fir be patient. 
 
 . Dn. Nay 'tis for me so be patient, I am in aduet - 
 fitie. 
 
 O$. Good now bold thy tongue. 
 
 . Dn. Nay, rather periwide him w> hold his hands. 
 
 Anti. Thouwhotdonfenfekfle Villaine. 
 
 E.Dre. I would 1 were fcnfclefle fir, that I might 
 not feek yoar blowes 
 
 /to r. Thou art fcnfiblc in nothingbut blowes,and 
 fo is an AtTe. 
 
 E.T>ro. I am anAfleindeede,youmaypnoaeiiby 
 ray longearts. I haoe fetoed him from the houre Qt my 
 Naauitk to this inttant, and hauc nothing at hi* h*nds 
 for my feruice but blowes . When I am cold, he heates 
 me with bearing : when 1 am warme,he cooles me with 
 beating : I am wali'd with it when 1 fleepe , is'd with 
 H when I fit, driueaout of doores with hr when I goe 
 fromhonie, we!com*d home with it when I teturneynay 
 
 1 beare it on my ftiouldcrs, as a begger woont her brat : 
 and I thinke when he bath lara'd me, I (hall begge with 
 it from doore to doore. 
 
 , Ce*rtixM,md tScbtttt- 
 
 der 
 
 mrfer, 
 /rr. Come goe along, my wife ia comming yon- 
 
 ther the prophefie like the Pamr^beware the ropes end. 
 
 Ant. Wilt thou ftill ulke? SetnDre. 
 
 Curt. How fay you now? Is not yoar husband mad ? 
 
 AJrt. His irtciotlity confirmcs no leiTc : 
 Good Doctor Picf>,you are a Coniurer, 
 EAablifh him in his true fence againe, 
 And I will pleafe you what you will demand. 
 
 Ltc. Alas how fiery, and how Qwrpe he looker 
 
 Cmr. Marke,how be trembles in his estafie. 
 
 Pmcb. Giuc me your hand, and let me c fecie your 
 pulfe. 
 
 tsfvt. There is my hand, and let it fccic your care. 
 
 Piaeb. I charge theeSathan,hons'd within this man, 
 To yeeld po{TetTion to my holie praters, o 
 
 And to thy ftate of datknefle hie thee ftratght, 
 I coninre thee by all the Saints in heaun. 
 
 Axti. Peace doting wizard, peace ; I am not mad. 
 
 Atkr. Oh that thou wet 't not, poore diftreffcdfoult. 
 
 A*ti. You Minion you, are thefeyour Cuftomcrs? 
 Did this Companion with the fafrron tace 
 Reuetl and feaft it at my houfe to day, 
 Whirft vpon me the guiltie doores were (hut, 
 And I dmied to enter in my houfe. 
 
 yZ^.O husband, God doth know youdin'd at homtr 
 Where would you had remain'd vntUI this time, 
 Free from thefe Ganders, and this cpn Quote, 
 
 Ami. Din'd at home? Thou Villaine, what feyeft 
 thou.' 
 
 Dre. Sir footh to fay, you did not dine at home. 
 
 A*t. Were not my doores lockt vp, end 1 (hut out ? 
 
 Dra, Perdie, your doores were lock t, and you {hut 
 out. 
 
 ^iirtt. And did not ihe her felfe reaiie me there t 
 
 Dra. Saxt Fable, (he her felfe rcnil'd you there. 
 
 Atsi. Did not her Kitchen maideraile, taunt, and 
 fcorne me ? 
 
 Lro. Cert a fhe did, the kitchin veftaii fcorn'd you. 
 
 Ant. And did not I in rage depart from thence ? - 
 
 Dn. Inveritieyou did, my bones beam wirncfis, 
 Thatnce hauc felt the vigor of his rage. 
 
 A Jr. I s't good to footh him in thete crontrariea? 
 
 Pi*A. It is no fhamc, the fellow finds bis vatoe, 
 And yeelding to him, humors well his frcnfie. 
 
 AM. Thou baft fubborn'dtheGoldfmith to arrcft 
 tnee. 
 
 Adr. Alas, I few you Monie to redeems you, 
 By "Drain* heere, who came in hail for it. 
 
 Drs. Monie by me? Heart and _ 
 Buz furely Mafler not a ragge of Monie. 
 
 Ant. Wentfl not thou toher fora pur( ofDuckets. 
 
 AJri. Hecametome, ndl dehuertiit. 
 
 Lei. And Jem witnefie with her tht fhe did.- 
 
 Dn. God and tlie Rope-maker beare me witnefle, 
 That I was fent for nothing but a rop* , 
 
 Pi*cl. Mifcis,bothManndMaftCTiJ 
 I Know ic by their pale and deadly lookes, 
 
 They 
 
The Qanedie of Errors. 
 
 They mud be bound and laide in fome thrke roome. 
 
 A*t.S*y wherefore didfl thou lockc me forth today, 
 And why doft thou denie the bagge of gold? 
 Adr. I did not gentle husband lockc thee forth 
 Dra. And gentle M r I receiu'd no gold : 
 But I confefle (ir, that we were lock'd out. 
 
 Adr. Diflembling Villain, thou fpcak'ft filfe in both 
 *Ant. DifTembling harlot, thouartfalfein all, 
 And art confederate with a damned packe, 
 To make a loathfome abicd fcorne of me : 
 But with thefe nailcs, Il plucke out thefe falfe eyes, 
 Th would behold in methis fhamefull fport. 
 
 Eater three orfvure, and offer to binde htm: 
 HeeJtriHts. 
 
 Adr. Ohbindchim, binde him, let him not come 
 neereme. 
 
 Tinch.Motc company, the fiend isftrong within him 
 
 Luc. Aye m poorc man, how pale and wan he looks. 
 
 Ait. What will you murther me, thou lailor thou ? 
 I am thy prifoner, wilt thou fuffcr them to make a ref- 
 cue? 
 
 Offi. Mflfterslethim go: he is my prifoner, and you 
 fhall not haue him. 
 
 Ttneb. Go binde thi s man, for he if franticke too. 
 
 tsfdr. What wilt thou do, thou peeuifh Officer > 
 Haft thou delight to fee a wretched man 
 Do outrage and difpleafure to himfelfe? 
 
 Offi. He is my prifoner, if I let him go, 
 The debt he owes will be reqnir'd of me. 
 
 Mr. I will discharge thee ere I go from thee, 
 Beafcnte forthwith vino his Creditor, 
 And knowing how the debt growes I will pay it. 
 Good Mafter Doftor fee him fafe conuc y'd 
 Home to my houfci oh moft vnhappy day. 
 
 v4*t . Oh moft vnhappie flrumpet. 
 
 *Z>. Mafter, I am heerccntredinbondforyou. 
 
 ^fnt . Out on thee Vilraine, wherefore doft thou mad 
 mee? 
 
 T)r. Will you be bound for nothing, be mad good 
 Mafter, cry the diucll. 
 
 Lttc. Godhelpepoorefoulet, howidlcly doe they 
 talke. 
 
 Adr. Go beare him hence, fifter go you with me: 
 Say now, whofe fuite i* he arrrfted at ? 
 
 ExtHt. Manet Oft. tsfdri. Lwi.CoitrtixMi 
 
 Of. One ^f/aGoldfmith,doyouknow him? 
 
 Adr. 1 know the man : what is the fummehc owes ? 
 
 Of. Two hundred Duckets. 
 
 Mr*- Say, how growes it due. 
 
 Off- Due for a Chaine your husband had of him. 
 
 Adr\ He did befpeake a Chain fdr me.but had it not. 
 C*r. When as your husband all in rage to day 
 Came to my houfe, and tooke away my Ring, 
 The Ringlfawvpon hisfingernow, 
 Straight after did I meete him with a Chaine. 
 Adr. Itmaybefo.butldidneuerfceit. 
 Come lailor, bring me where the Goldfmith is, 
 I long to know the truth heereof at large 
 
 Enter AitiphoiMfiraexJia witbbit Rapier drawne, 
 
 Liu 
 
 Adr, 
 
 . God for thy mercy, they in loofeagair 
 r. And come with naked fwords, 
 
 Let's call more hclpe to haue them bound againe. 
 Rjtnnn 
 
 tllotit 
 
 Off. Away,theyTkillvs. 
 
 Exeunt mMt t <u f<$ a may kt.frighttd. 
 
 S. vfnt. I fee thefe Witches are afrraid of fwords. 
 
 5. T)ro. Sbe that would be your wife, now ran from 
 you. 
 
 */*>'. Come to the Centaur, fetch our ftuffe from 
 thtnce : 
 I long that'we were fafe and found aboord. 
 
 Z)r. Faith fiay heere this night, they will furely do 
 s no harme : you faw they fpeafce vi faire,giue vs gold: 
 me thinkes they are fuch a gentle Nation , that but for 
 theMountaineofmadflcfh that claimcj matiageofme, 
 I couldfindeinmy heart to fiay heere ft ill, and turre 
 Witch. 
 
 At. I will not ftay to night for all the Towne, 
 Therefore away, to get our ttuffe aboord . Extmn 
 
 Aftus Quintui. Sccena'Prima. 
 
 Enter tt* Mercbut a*d the Goldfmtb. 
 
 Geld. I am forry Sir that I haue hindred you, 
 But I proteft he had the Chaine of me, 
 Though moft difhonefily he doth denie it. 
 
 Mar. How i$ the man eftcem'd heere in the Gtie? 
 
 Gold. Ofveryreuerentreputationr, 
 Of credit infinite, highly belou'd, 
 Second to none that hue* hceie in the C it'tc : 
 His word might beare my wealth at any time. 
 
 <JM*r Spcake foftly,yonder as I thmke he walkes- 
 
 Enter Antipbclw trndDremto tgenu. 
 
 Gold. Tisfo: and that felfechame about his nccke, 
 Which be forfwore moft monftroufly to haue. 
 Good fir draw neere to me, lie fpeake to him : 
 Sigmor Antipholui, [ wonder much 
 That you would put me to this fhame and trouble, 
 And not without fome fcandall to yourfclfc, 
 With circumftance and oaths, fo to denie 
 This Chaine, which now you weare fo openly. 
 Befidethe charge, the fhamc, imprifonnicm, 
 You haue done wrong to this my honeft friend, 
 Who but for ft ay ing on^>ut Controuerfte, 
 Had hoifted faile, and put to lea to day: 
 This Chaine you had of me, can you deny it? 
 
 Ant. I thinke I had, I neuer did deny it. 
 
 M*r. Yes that you did iir.and forfwore it too. 
 
 At. Who heard me to denie it or forfweare it ? 
 
 Mar. Thefe cares of mine thou know ft did hear thee ; 
 Fie on thee wretch, 'tis pitty that thou liu'ft 
 To walke where any honeft men refort, 
 
 Aet. Thou art a Villaine to impeach me thus, 
 lie proue mine honor, and mine honeftie 
 A gainft thee prefemly, if thou dsr'ft ftaod: 
 
 Mar. I dare and do defte thee for a vilbine. 
 
 raw. Enter AdriM^Lueiana^ Courtcs.a& ethers. 
 Adr. Hold, hurt him not for God fake, he is mad, 
 Some get within him, take his fword away : 
 Binde Dramio too, and beare them to my houfe. 
 
 SJ>w. Runne matter run, for Gods fake take a houfe, 
 This is fome Priorie, in,or we ars fpoyl'd. 
 
 Exatnt to ttx Prior it. 
 Enter 
 
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 At. Be quiet people; whwefore-iTjrong you hither? 
 
 Ab. To fetch my poorediflra&ed husband hence, 
 Let 74 come in, that-we way binde him rafl, 
 And bear* him home For Km recouerie. 
 
 Cold. I knew he was trot in his pcrfeft wit*. 
 
 Mar, JainforryttowtrnKrdiddvzwon him. 
 
 Ab. Ho w long hsth this poffeffion held the man. 
 
 Aih. This weeke he bath oeerte heauie, f ovver lad, 
 And much different from the man he was : 
 But till this aftemoonehis paJfion 
 N re brake into evtteinity of rage . 
 
 Al>. Hath he not loft much wealth by wrack of fea, 
 Buried fotne deete friend, hath not elfe his eye 
 Stray 'd his affection in vnlawfull loue, 
 A finne pteua iling much in youthfiill men. 
 Who giue their eitt the liberty of gazing. 
 Which of ttefsforrowes is he fubicft too / 
 
 Mr. To none of thefe, except it be the laft. 
 Namely, fonr.c loue that drew him oft from home. 
 
 Ab. You fhould for that haue reprehended him. 
 
 Air, Why lo I did. 
 
 jft. I but not rough enough. 
 
 A Jr. As roughly zs my modefiie would tetmt 
 
 At. Haply inpnuate. 
 
 Jib. Andln ademblies too. 
 
 Ah. I, but not enough. 
 
 jMr. It was the copie of oor Conference, 
 In bed he flept n?i for my vrging it. 
 At boord be fed'notfor my vrgine it: 
 Alone, it was nbufubie&ofmyTEeame: 
 In company I often glanced it : 
 StiH did I tell him, it was Vflde and bad. 
 
 Ab, And thereof came it. that the man was mad. 
 The venorne clamors of a iealous woman, 
 Poifons more deadly then a mad dogges tooth, 
 hfewneshis fleepes were hindred by thy railing, 
 And thereof comes it that his head islight. 
 ThoufaHl his meat* was fawc'd with thy vpbraidingj, 
 Vuquier meaks make ill digeftions, 
 Thereof the raging fire of feauer bred, 
 And what's a Pettier, but afit of madnefle? 
 Thou fcyeft bis fpons were hindred by thy btallei 
 Sweet Kcreation ban 'd, what doth enfue 
 But moadie and dull melancholly, 
 Kinfrmr. togrim and cemfot tleflc difpake, 
 Am) at her heeles 9 huge infe&ious troope 
 Of pale diftempcratures .and foes to life ? 
 Intood.5nfpott,and lire-preferuing reft 
 To be difturb' d, would mad or man, or beaft : 
 The confequence is then, dy iealous fits 
 Hath fcat'd thy hosband from the vie of wits. 
 
 IMC. She neuer reprehended him but mildely . 
 When he ikmcan'd himfclfe,rough,tudc,3nd wildly, 
 Why beare you thefe rebukes, end anfwei not? 
 
 Afri. Shedidbetraymetomyownereproofe, 
 Good people enter ,and by hold on him. 
 
 At. No not a creature enters inmyboufe. 
 
 Ad. Then let your fernants biing my husbandfotth 
 
 Ab. Neitrwr : he tooke this place for fanfiuary, 
 And iiftjal! pi'miledgt him from your h?tids. 
 Till I haue brnoghthim to bis wits againe, 
 Oi loofe my labour m aff^yingit. 
 
 ir. I will sttenimy husband,behja nutfe, 
 
 Diet his ficknefle, for it Is my Office, 
 And will haue no atturney but my felfe, 
 And therefore let me rwue him home with me. 
 
 Ab. Bepacientfor I will not let Mm ftirre, 
 Till I haue vs'd the approoued meanest haue. 
 With wholfome firrups, drugges,and holypiayen 
 To make of him z formall man againe : 
 It is a branch and parccll of mineoath, 
 A charitable dutte of my order, 
 Therefore depart, and leaue him heere with me. 
 
 Adr. \ will not hence, and leaue my husband keen-: 
 And ill it doth befecme your holinefle 
 To feparate the husband and the wife. 
 
 Al. Be quiet and depart, thoufhaltnothanehim. 
 
 Luc. ComplaLneTncothe Duke of this in dignity 
 
 Air. Come go, I will fall proftrire at his fcetc, 
 And neuer rife vntill my tearei and prayers 
 Haue won his grace to come In perlbn hither, 
 And rakepetforce my husband from the Abbeffe. 
 
 M*r- By this I thinkc the Diall points at fiues 
 Anon I'me lure the Duke himfelfc inperfon 
 Comes this way to the me'.ancnolly vale; 
 The place of depth, and forrie execution, 
 Bchinde the dtcthesof the Abbey heere. 
 
 Gold. Vponwhatcauic? 
 
 M>v. To fee a te\x:ieniSir<tcn/ia* Merchant, 
 Who put vnlockily into this Bay 
 Againft the Lawcs and Statutes of this Towne. 
 Beheaded publlkely for his offence. 
 
 Cold. See where they come,we wil bcr old his death 
 
 Lite. Knecfc to the Duke before he paffe t fct Abbey. 
 
 Enfer tkeDukftffybeJviiMdtbf MerckntofSiracHfe 
 tars bead, mib tbt Headftnm, & other 
 
 Offittn. 
 
 A^r. Yet once againe prodaime It publikdy. 
 If any friend wH pay thefummefor liim, 
 He fhsll not die, lo much we tender him. 
 
 Adr. lufticernoft facredDukeagainfttbc Abbc.fie. 
 
 Duke. She is a vertuous and a reuertnd Lady, 
 ft cannot be that (he hath done the* wrong. 
 ^^r.May it pleafe your Grace, Antifalu my husbad. 
 Who I made Lord of me, an4 all I had, 
 At your important Letters this ill day, 
 Amofi outragioas fix ofroadncfie tooJrchim : 
 That dcfp'ratery h&burried through the ftreete, ' 
 With him his bondman, all as road as he, 
 Doing difpleafurC to the Citizens, 
 By rufliing in their houfes : bearing thence 
 Rings, Jewels, any thing hisrage did like. 
 Once did I get him bound, and fent him home, 
 Whil'rt to take order for the wrongs I went, 
 That heere and there his fnrie had committed. 
 Anon I wot not, by whit ftrong efcape 
 He broke from thofe. thatliad the guard of him, 
 And with his mad attendant and him&lfe, 
 Each one with ireful! pafiton, with dnwoe fwords 
 Met vs againe, and madly Dent on v 
 Chac'd vs away ; till railing of more aide 
 We came againe to binde them : then they fled 
 Into this Abbey, whether we nurfu'd them, 
 And heere the Abbefle fhuts the gates on VS, 
 And will not (ofl-er vs to fetch him out, 
 Nor fend him fortb, that we may bear* him henre. 
 
 I Therefor? 
 
The Qmefa of&mrt. 
 
 Therefote moft gracious Duke with thy command, 
 Let him be brought forth,and borne hence for hdpe. 
 
 Duke. Long fince thy husband fcru'd me in my wars 
 And 1 to thec ingag'd a Princes word, 
 When thou didft make him Matter of thy bed. 
 To do him all the grace and good I could. 
 Go feme of you. Knockc at ihc Abbey gate, 
 And bid the Lady AbbefTc come to me : 
 I will determine this before 1 fHrre. 
 
 &atr 4 Afr/e ngtr 
 
 Oh Miftris,Mift.ri*, (hift and faue your felfe, 
 V4y Matter and hl man are both broke loofr, 
 Beaten the Maids a-row, and bound the Do&or, 
 Whofe beard they haue findg'd off with brand* of fire, 
 Andeueraslt bhi'd,th*y threw on him 
 Great pailej of paddkd my re to quench the hairt \ 
 My M > preaches patience 10 him, and the while 
 His man with Cizer* nkkcs him like a foole : 
 And fure (vnleffe you fend feme prefem hdpc) 
 Betwrene them they will kill the Comtirer. 
 
 j4dr. Peace foole, thy M after and his man are here, 
 And that is falfe thou don report to *s, 
 
 THeff", Miftris, vpon my life I tel you true, 
 I haue not breath* d almoA fmrc I did fee it. 
 He cries for you, and vowes ifhe can take you, 
 To fcorch your face, and to disfigure you : 
 
 Cry within. 
 Harke.harke, I heare him M"<ftris : flic, be gone. 
 
 Duty. Come ftand by rne,fear< nothing: guard with 
 Haibeida, 
 
 dJr. Ay me, it is my husband : wuneffe you, 
 Th?: h is borne about inuifible, 
 Euen now we hous'd him in the Abbey heere. 
 And DOW he's there,psfl thought of humane reafon. 
 
 fitter tsfitipbtlu/. 
 
 (ftiee, 
 
 t~A#. luftice moft gracious Duke,oh grant me iu- 
 Euen for the feruicc that long (ince I did thce, 
 When 1 beftrid the in the warm, and tooke 
 Deepe fcarres to faue thy life ; euen for the blood 
 That then I loft for thee.now grant me iuftice. 
 
 tjHtr.fa, Vnlefle the feare of death doth make me 
 dore, I (ferny fonne Amt^tolm and Dromta. 
 
 t .v4nf.ln(rice(iweet prince)againft y Woman there: 
 She whom thougau'flto me to be my wife; 
 That hath abufed and dishonored me, 
 Euen in the flrength and height of iniutic : 
 Beyond imagination is the wrong 
 That (be this day hath (nzmelefie throwne on me. 
 
 2>^r. Difeouerhow,andtbou{h8ltfindemeiuS. 
 
 E.Ant. This day (great Duke) (he (hut thsdoores 
 vpon me. 
 While (he with Harlots feafted in my houfe. 
 
 Dake. A greeoous fault . fav womaryiidft thou fe ? 
 
 Air. No my good Lord. My felfe,he,3nd my fiftor, 
 To day did dine together : to befall my fouie, 
 As this is falfe he burthens me withall. 
 
 L*c. Nereimyllookeonday,notfleepeonmght, 
 But (he tels to yoorHighnefle fimple truth. 
 
 Gdd. O p eViur'd worna,n! They are both forfwotne, 
 In this the Madman iuftly chargeth them. 
 
 , Ant. My i-kge, I am aduifed what i fay, 
 Neither difturbed with the cffeftof Wine, 
 Nor headiera(h prouoak'd with raging ire. 
 Albeit my wrongs might make one wifer mad. 
 
 This woman lock d me out this day from dinner ; 
 
 Thai Goldfmith there, were he not padc'd with her, 
 
 Could witnefle it : for he was with me then, 
 
 Who parted with me to go fetch a Chaine, 
 
 Promifing to bring it to the Porpentine, 
 
 Where Btlt^fa and I did due together. 
 
 Our dinner done, and be not comming thither. 
 
 I wem co feeke him. In the ftteet I met him, 
 
 And in hit companie that Gentleman 
 
 There did this penur^d Goldfmith fweare me downr, 
 
 That I this day of him rcceru'd the Chaine, 
 
 Which God he knows, 1 faw not. For the which, 
 
 He Ad arrefl me with an Office: 
 
 I did obey , and fent my Pcfant home 
 
 For certain* Duckets : he with none return d 
 
 Then fairely I befpoke the Officer 
 
 To go in petfon with me to my houfe. 
 
 By th'way, we met my wife.her fifter,and a rabble more 
 
 Ofvildc Confederates : Along with them 
 
 They brought one ^wA.a hungry leane " 
 
 A metre Anatomic, a Mountebanke, 
 
 A thred-bare lugler. and a Fortune-teller, 
 
 Aneedy.hollow-ey'd-ihirpe-looking-wreichi 
 
 A liuing dead man.* T his pernicious flaw, 
 
 Forfooth tooke on him as a Coniurer : 
 
 And garing in mine eyes, feeling my pulfe. 
 
 And with no-face (as 'twere) out-facing me, 
 
 Cries out, 1 was pofleft. Then altogether 
 
 They fell vpon me, bound me, bore me thence, 
 
 Add in a darke and dankiYh vault at home 
 
 Theie left me and my roan, both bound together, 
 
 Till gnawing with my teeth my bondsin funder, 
 
 I gain'd my hcedome ; and immediately 
 
 Ran hether to your Giacv, whom 1 befeech 
 
 To giue me ample fatisfaftion 
 
 Fot thefedeepe fhames, and great indignities. 
 
 Cold. My Lord, in truth, thus far I witnes with him : 
 That he din*d not at home, bur was iocfc'd out. 
 
 2Mf. ButhadhefuchaChaineofttiee.orno? 
 
 GoldL He had my Lord,znd when he ran in Keere, 
 Thefe people faw the Chaine about his necke. 
 
 Mar, Beftdes, I will be fworne thefe eares of mine, 
 Heard you confeflic you had the Chaine of him, 
 After you fir ft forfwore it on the Mart, 
 And thereupon I drew my fword on you* 
 And then you fled into this Abbey heere. 
 From when? e I thinke you are come by Miracle. 
 
 E.tsfHt. I neuef came within thefe Abbey wals, 
 Nor ener didft thoudraw thy fword on me : 
 I neuer faw the Chaine, fo helpe me heeueru 
 And this is falfe you burthen me withall. 
 
 Dakf. Why what an intricate impeach is this ? 
 I thiofcc you all haue drunk e of Crrcti cup : 
 If heere you hoos'd him, heere he would haue bin.' 
 Ifhe were mad, he would not pleads fo coldly : 
 You fay he din'd at home, the Gddfmith hetre 
 Denies that faying. Surra, what fay you? 
 
 E.Dn. Siinedin'dewithhertbeje,at thePorpw 
 tine. 
 
 Cur. He did, and from my finger fr-acht that Ring. 
 
 f.jd*ti, Tis true (my Liege) thisRinz 1 had of her. 
 
 2>*$f. Saw'ftehoubmj enter at tbeAWKyiieae* 
 
 Ctrrt. As fure (my Liege) as! do fee your Grace. 
 
 Dak* Why chUisfiraurgc: ConlltiH:Abbdrb! 
 
 I thinke you are &1I mated, or flacks mad. 
 
 Exic 
 
The Comeeke of Errors. p p 
 
 S. Drem. On my olde Matter, who hath bound him 
 heere? 
 
 Abb. Whoeuerboundnim,! will lofehh bonds 
 And gaine a husbandry his liberti e : 
 Speake olde ffff, if thou faec'ft th e man 
 That hadft a wife once call'd C.->W/M, 
 That borethee at a burthen two fa ire formes? 
 Oh if thou bee'ft the fameijfwn, fpeake : 
 And fpeake vnto the fame XW/M. 
 
 F<. Moft mighty Duke,vouchfafe me fpeak a word: 
 Haply 1 Tee a friend will iauc my life, 
 And pay thefum that may cJeliucrvne. 
 
 D%. Speake freely Strtcufia* what thou wile. 
 
 F <if A. It not your name f-r call'd tsintifihtliJt ? 
 And is not that your bondman "Drama ? 
 
 . rDr0. Within this houre I was hit bondman fir, 
 But he I ihankehim gnaw'd in two my cords, 
 Now am I 'Drojwia, and his man, vnbound . 
 
 fatb. I am furc you both of you remember me. 
 
 1>rf. Our felucs we do remember fir by you : 
 for lately we were bound as you are now. 
 You are noiPmebti patient, ate you (it ? 
 
 Fotbtr. Why lookcyou Atangeqnme? you know 
 me well. 
 
 E.Ant. I neuer faw you in my life till now. 
 fi.Oh! griefehath chang'd me finceyou lawroeiaft, 
 And earefull houres with times deformed hand, 
 Haue written Orange defeatures in my face : 
 But tell me yet, doft thounoc know my voice I 
 
 Ant. Neither. 
 
 FJ;. D .*ww, nor thou J 
 
 Dre. Notruilmeftf,norl. 
 
 Fa. 1 am fure thou dofl > 
 
 E.Drcvsif. I fir, but I am fure I do not, and whatfo* 
 euer a mm denies, you are now bound to beleeue him. 
 
 fatb. Not know my voice, oh times e tremity 
 Haft thou fo crack'd and fplittedmy poorc tongue 
 I n feucn fhort yearn, that heere my onely fonne 
 Knowes not my feeble key of vnrun'd cares? 
 Though now this grained face of mine be hid 
 In fap-confuming Winters drizled fnow, 
 And all the Conduits of my blood froze vp : 
 Yet hath my night of lire feme memorie : 
 My wafting Ismpcs fome fading glimmer left ; 
 My dull dcafc cares a little vfe to heare : 
 All thefeold witneffes, I cannot erre. 
 Tell me, thou art my fonne jXipWw. 
 
 tL^nt. J ncuer faw my Father in myTife. 
 
 F*. But feucn yeares fince, \nSiracttfa boy 
 Thouknow'ft we parted, butpeihspsmy fonne, 
 Thou fham'ft to acknowledge me in miferie. 
 
 Am . The Ouke, and all that know me in th& Cty, 
 Can witnefle with me that it is not fo. 
 I ne're faw Snort-fa in my life 
 
 7)u(f. I tell thee Sir*c*fa*, twentie yeares 
 Haue I bin Patron lo-tsftaifktlus, 
 Dating which time, he ne're faw SiretttJ* ; > 
 I fee thy age and dangers make thee dote. 
 
 Enter the Attest witt vtntipfalus Strife, 
 aidDremieSir. 
 
 Mo ft mightie Duke, behold amanmuch 
 
 wrong'd. 
 
 Mr. 1 fee two husbnds,or mine eyes deceiue me 
 
 Dukf. One of thefe men isgmim to the other : 
 ApdTo of thefe, which is the natural! roan , 
 And which the fpirit ? Who dec iphers them ? 
 
 S. Dromie. I Sir am Dromn, command him away. 
 
 .Dr. 
 
 D*k{. Why heere begins his Morning rtorieright : 
 Thefe two ^f^4<rfw, thefe two fo like, 
 
 And thefe two Drome /, one in femblance: 
 Befidcs her vrging of her wracke at fea, 
 Thefe are the parents to thefe children, 
 Which accidentally are met together. 
 
 Fa. If 1 dreame nor, thou art tyW4, 
 If chou art fhe. tell me, where is that fonne 
 That floated with the* on the fatal! raftf . 
 
 And the twin*2>0M, all were taken vp ; 
 
 But by and by, rude Fifhernienof Cori*tt 
 
 By force coo ice Dram.a, and my fonne from them, 
 
 And me they left with thofc ofEputamam. 
 
 What then became of them, I cannot tell j 
 
 I, to this fortune that you fee mee in. 
 
 S.Ant. 
 
 Duk& Stay, ftand apart, I know not which is which. 
 
 . AM. I came from Coruuk my moft gracious Lord 
 
 E.Dn. And I with him. 
 
 . Ant. Brought to this Town by that moft famous 
 Warriour, 
 Duke MfMfbtm, your moft renowned Vncfcle. 
 
 AJar. Which of you two did dine with me co dayf 
 
 S.^t*t. I, gentle Mifrris. 
 
 Adr* And are not you my husband ? 
 
 . Ant. No, 1 fay nay to that. 
 
 S.Ait. And fodo I, yet did fhe call me fo: 
 And this faire Gentlewoman her fifter heere 
 Didcall me brother. What I told you then, 
 I hope I fhall haueleifure to make good, 
 Ifthitbenotadreametfeeand heare. 
 
 GtU/imtk. ThattstheChaincfir, which you had of 
 mee. 
 
 S Ant. I thinkeif be fir, I dcnie it not. 
 
 E.Ant. AndyoufirforthisChaiiKarnftedmc. 
 
 Cjdsl. I thinke I did fir, I deny it nor. 
 
 A Jr. I fern you monie fir to be your baile 
 By '7>*)^, but I thinke he brought knot. 
 
 f.Dra No.nonebyme. 
 
 S.Ant, This purfe of Duckets I rcceiu'd fromyog < 
 And Dremto my man did bring them me : 
 I fee we Mill did meete each others man, 
 And I was tane for him, and he for me, 
 And thereupon thele errors are arofe. 
 
 S.Ant. Thefe Duckets pawne I for my father heere. 
 
 DtAf. It (hall not neede, thy father hath his life. 
 
 Cur. Sir I muft haue that Diamond from you. 
 
 E.Ant. There take it^nd muchthankafor mygood 
 cheere. 
 
 Abb Renowned Duke, vouchfafe to take the paincs 
 To go with vs into the Abbey heere 
 Ana heare at large difcourfed all our Fortune* 
 And all that are afiemhled in this placet 
 That by this (impatbi&ed onedaict error 
 Hauefu{{<n'dvm>ug k Goe, kecpevs companie, 
 
 And 
 
100 
 
 And we (hall make fu U fat isfa&ion. 
 
 Thirtie three yeareshauc I but gone in trauaile , 
 
 Of you my fonnei.and all thitprefcnthouie 
 
 My heauie burthen aredeliucred: 
 
 The Duke my husband, and my children both, 
 
 And you the Kalendcn of theii Natiuiry, 
 
 Go to d. Goflipi feafi., and go with mee, 
 
 After fo long greefe fuch Natiuitie. 
 
 D*ke With ail my heart, He Goffipat this feaft. 
 
 The Comecbe of Errors. 
 
 Coroegoi 
 
 Ki- tJMtMtltht two Dremit tand . 
 
 tw Brethtri. 
 
 S.frf. Maft.flull I fetch your ftuffe from ftiipbord? 
 ,-J- Xr.-w<(?,whac ftuffe of mine haft thou imbarkt 
 Dro.Your good* that lay at hoft fir in the Centaur. 
 He ipeakci to me, I am your matter l>omic. 
 
 with v s, we; '1 look e to that anon. 
 Embrace thy brother thr,reoyce with him. ttnt 
 
 S?Dro. Tncre i a fet frjend at your mafters houfe 
 Thatkttchin'd m for you to day at dinner : 
 She now fhsllbcmyfifTer, notmy wift, 
 
 f.D.M ihmki you are my gUfle,finotmybtoAer: 
 I fee by you, I am a fweet-fac'd youth, 
 Wtll you walke in to fee thnr goftp 
 
 S.Dro Not I fir,you are my elder. 
 
 E.T>. That's a quftion,hov fhali we nis it. 
 
 S.'Dra. WeeldrawCutsforiheSienior. till then, 
 lead thou firft 
 
 f.Drt. Niy then thus: 
 
 We came into the world like brother and brother : 
 And now let's go hnd in hand, not one before another 
 
 FINIS. 
 

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 Much adoe about Nothing. 
 
 rimus 
 
 , ScenafJ 
 
 tma. 
 
 Enter Leonato Gouernoirr ofAfeffina, Innogtn Ian wife, fit" 
 TO hu daughtti , and Beatrice hu Neece t with a meffntgtr 
 
 * Ltonato. 
 
 arne in this Letter, that "Den Pettr of Arra- 
 , comes this night to Meffma. 
 Mtfr. He is very necreby this : he was not 
 hree Leagues off when I left him 
 Leon. How many Gentlemen haue you loft in this j 
 ahon ? 
 
 Me(f. But few of any fort, and none of name. 
 Leon. Avi&orie is twice itfelfe, when theatchieuer 
 brings home full numbers : 1 finde heere, that Don Pe- 
 ter hath befto wed much honor on a yong f /r/*#,cal- 
 
 AfeJpAuch deferu'd on his part,and equally remern- 
 bred by Don Pedrt, he hath borne himfelfe beyond the 
 promife of his age, doing Sn the figure of a Lambe, the 
 feats of a Lion, he hath tndeede better bettred expecta- 
 tion, then you muft expect of me to tell you how. 
 
 Let. He hath an Vnckle btere in Meflina t vii\ be very 
 much glad of it. 
 
 Muff. I haue alreadie deliuered him letters , and there 
 appeares much ioy in him, euenfo much, that toy could 
 not (hew it felfe modeft enough, without a badg of btt- 
 ternefle. 
 
 Leo. Did he breake out into teaies ? 
 
 Mej". In great meafure 
 
 Lee. A kinde ouerflow ofkindnefle, there are no fa- 
 ces truer, then thofe that are fo wafh'd, how much bet* 
 tcr is it to weepe at joy .then to ioy at weeping? 
 
 Bea. I pray you, is Signior Muttntanto retum'd from 
 the warres.or no ? 
 
 Meff. I know none of that name, Lady, there was 
 none fuch in the armie of any fort. 
 
 Leon. What is he that you aske for Neece ? 
 
 Hero. My coufin meanes Signior Benedick of 7W04 
 
 JMef. O he's return'd, and as pleafant as euer he wzi. 
 
 Star. He fee vp his bils here in Afejfitmft. challeog'd 
 Cupid at the Flight : and my Vnckles foole reading the 
 Challenge. fubfcrib'd forCupid, and challenged him at 
 theBurboh. I pray you, how many hath hee kil'd and 
 eaten inthefe warres.'But how many hath he kil'd ? for 
 indeed, I promis'd to eate all ofhis killing. 
 
 Leon. 'Faith Neece, you tsxe Sig-nior Benedicke too 
 much,but hee'l be meet with you, I doubt it not 
 
 A/r/He hath done good feruice Lady in thefe wars. 
 
 Seat. YouhadmuflyviifhiaU, and he hathholpe to 
 eate it :he'i very valiant Trenchet-man, hee hath in 
 excellent ftomacke. 
 
 Mef. And a good fouldier too Lady. 
 
 Beat. And a good fouldier to a Lady But what is he 
 to a Lord > 
 
 Mtff. A Lord to a Lord, a man to a man, ftuft with 
 all honourable venues. 
 
 Beat, it isfo indeed, he is no Idle then a (tuft man: 
 but for the fluffing well, we are all mortall. 
 
 Leon. Youmuftnot(fir)miftakemy Neece, there is 
 a kind of merry war betwixt Signior Benedick, 8t her ; 
 they neuer meet, but there's a skirmi(h of wit between 
 them. 
 
 Be&. Alas, he gets nothing by that. Tnourlaftcon- 
 flift, fourc ofhis hue wtts went halting off, and now is 
 the whole man gouern'd with one . (0 that if hee haue 
 wit enough to heepehimfeift warme, let him beare it 
 for a difference bet weene himfelfe and his horfe : For it 
 is all the wealth that he hath left, to be kr.owne a reafo- 
 nable creature. Who is his companion now ? He hath 
 euery month a new fworne brother 
 
 Mejf. I'stpofTibk? 
 
 Beat. Very eafily pcffible : he weares his faith but as 
 the fafhion ofhis hat, it cuer changes with ^ next block. 
 
 <JUf/. I fee (Lady) the Gentleman is not in your 
 bookes. 
 
 "Sea. No.and he were, I would burne my ftudy. But 
 I pray you, who is his companion ? Is there no young 
 (quarer now, that will make a voyage with him to the 
 
 I He is moft in the company of the right noble 
 
 feat. O Lord, he will hang vpon him like a difeafe: 
 he is fooner caught then the pcftilence, and the taker 
 runs prefently mad. God helpe the noble Claudia, if hee 
 haue caught the Benedict, it will coft him a thoufand 
 pound ere he be cur'd . 
 
 Me/. I will hold friends with you Lady. 
 
 Bta. Do good friend. 
 
 Leo. You 1 oe're run mzd Neece. 
 
 Bf*. No. not till a hot January. 
 
 Mef Den Pedro is approach'd. 
 
 Eater don Pe<Lr<, t CLtttdio. Benedicke, Ealtbafaf, 
 
 andlobnthebajlard. 
 
 Pedro. Good Signior Lttnato, you are come to meet 
 your trouble : the fafhion of the world is to auoidcosf 
 and you encounter it. 
 
 Le*. Neuer came trouble to my houfe in the (ikene/T 
 of your Grace : for trouble being gone, comfort Should 
 remiine : but when you depart from me.forrow abides. 
 and happincfle takes bis Icaue. 
 
 I j Prdrv. 
 
JO?, 
 
 Mud adoe 
 
 'Ptdra. You embrace your charge too willingly : I 
 thinkc this s your daughter. 
 
 I.eonma. Her mother hath many times told me fo. 
 
 Btned. Were you in doubt that you askt her ? 
 
 Ltannto. Signiot Ikncdicke, no, for then were you a 
 childe. 
 
 Pedro. You haue it full Benedicke.wc may gneffe by 
 this,what you are, being a man, truely the Lady fathers 
 her felfe : be happic Lady, for you are like an honorable 
 father. 
 
 Ben. If Signior LrcfftfM be her father, fhe would not 
 haue hit head on her (boulders for al Me(Tina,as like him 
 as Hie is. 
 
 "Seat. I wonder that you will ftill be talking, fignior 
 Bcnedickc.no body market you. 
 
 Ben. What my deere Ladie Difdaine ! are you yet 
 liuing ? 
 
 Beat. Is it poflible Difdaine (hould die, while fhee 
 hath fuch meet* foodc to feede it, Signior Benedicke? 
 Cm-refit it fclfe muft conuert to Difd? ine.if y cti come in 
 herprefence. 
 
 "Bute. Then is curtefie a turne-coate, butitiscer- 
 tairte I am loued of all Ladies, onely you accepted : and 
 I would I could finde in my heat that I had not a hard 
 hc-u i,f or truely I loue none. 
 
 Beat. A deere haopineffc to women.they would elfc 
 haue beene troubled with a pernicious Surer, Ithauke 
 God and my cold blood,! am of your humour for that, I 
 had rather neare my Dog barke ata Crow, than a man 
 fweare he loues me. 
 
 "Bt*e. God keepe your Ladifhip (lid in that minde, 
 fo fome Gentleman or other (hall fcapc a predeftinatc 
 fcratcht face. 
 
 Beat. Scratching could notmake it worie t and 'twere 
 fuch a face as yours were. 
 
 'Bens. Well,you are a rare Parrat teacher. 
 
 Beat. A bird of my tongue, is better than 2 bead of 
 your. 
 
 Ben. I would my horfe had the fpeed of your tongue, 
 end fo good a continuer , but keepe your way a Gods 
 name,! haue done. 
 
 Beta. Youalwaies end with a lades tricko, I know 
 
 Oil Of Old. 
 
 ifo,and fignior Bemdicke ; my deere friend Leontuo, hath 
 inuited you all, I tell him we (hall (lay here, at the lead 
 atnonerh, and he heartily praies Come occafion may dc r 
 tatne vs longer: I dare fweare hee is no hypocrite, but 
 prates from his heart. 
 
 Ltm. If you fweare, my Lord, you (hall not be for- 
 fwornc, lermee bid you welcome, my Lord, being re- 
 conciled to the Prince yout brother . I owo you all 
 ductie. 
 
 /aba. Ithankcyou, I am not of many words, but I 
 change you. 
 
 Lem. Pleafe it your grace leade on ? 
 
 PeAn. Your hand Leo*ato,vie will goe to gether. 
 Ex*mt. Manet BnaJicke a*dCl<uto. 
 BeneJiektdidb thon note the daughter of fig. 
 
 Btttr. 1 noted her not s but I lookt on hee. 
 
 Clot. It (he not a modeft yong L adie ? 
 
 Beye. Doe you queftion me ar an honeft man fliould 
 doe, for my (imple true iudgemcnt ? or would you haue 
 me fpeake after my cu ftome, as being a profeffed tyrant 
 to their fexe t 
 
 Clan. No.Ipra^r ihee fpcake in fobcr nidgununt 
 
 "Bttu: Why yfaiih me thinks (hec's too low for a Hie 
 praife,ioobro/nefor a fairc praife, and too little for a 
 great praifc,onely this commendation I can arYoord her, 
 that were fhee other then (he is, fhe were vnbandfonie, 
 and being no other,buc as (he ttJL do not like her. 
 
 Citu. Thou think'ft I am in (port, I pray ihce tell me 
 truely how thou lik'tt her. 
 
 "Bent. Would you buie her, that you cncjuicr after 
 her? 
 
 Cl**. Can the world buie fuch a ieweil ? 
 
 Em. Yta.and a cafe to put it inco,but fpealce you this 
 with a fad brow ? Or doe you play theflo voting iacke,t o 
 tell vs Cupid is a good Hare-nndcr, and Vulcan a rare 
 Carpenter : Come, in what key (hall aman take you t o 
 goe in the fong > 
 
 ClM. In mine eic, (he is the fwteteft Ladie that euer 
 I lookt on. 
 
 Beat. I can fee yet without fpeclaelei, and I fee no 
 (uch matter : there's her cofin, and (he were not poTeft 
 with a furie, cxccedcs her as much in beautie, as the fit ft 
 of Mate doth' the lafi of December : but I hope yon haue 
 no intent to turne husband ,haue you ? 
 
 CUu. 1 would fcarcc truft my felfe, though F had 
 fworne the contrarie.if Hero woiUd be my wife. 
 
 "Bine. 1ft come to this? in faith hath' not the-wotld one 
 nun but he will wearc his cap with fufptt ion ? {hall J ne- 
 uer fee abatcheUer of three fcor againe ? goe to yfairb, 
 and thou wilt ncedes thruft thy neckt Into a yoke.wcatg 
 the print of it.and figh away fundaies : looke, dtn Pedry 
 is returned to feeke you. 
 
 Enter don Pedro John tbtt-aftrtd. 
 
 Pedr. What fecret hath held you here, that you fol- 
 lowed not to Ltonatott ? 
 
 BemtJ f I would your Grace would conRrainemee to 
 tell. 
 
 Pedro. I charge thee on thy allegeance. 
 
 Ben. You heare, Count Claudia, I can be fecret as a 
 dumbe man, I would haue you thinke fo (but on my al- 
 legiance, marke yon this, on my allegiance) hee is in 
 loue, With who? now that is your Graces part :markc 
 how (hort his anfwere is, v/ith Hero, LtonatMi (hon 
 daughter. 
 
 Clan. If this were fo,fo were it vttred. 
 Bextd. Like the old tale.my Lord.it is not fo.nor 'twas 
 not fo : but indeede.God forbid it (hould be fo. 
 
 fit*. If my portion change not ihorcly , God forbid it 
 (hould be otherwife. 
 
 Pedro. Amen, if you loue her, for the Ladie hvetk 
 well worthie. 
 
 ClM. You fpeake this to fetch mein.my Lord. 
 
 Pedr. By my troth I fpeake my thought. 
 
 fiat. And in faith,my Lord,I fpoke mine. 
 
 Beutd. And by my two faiths and tro ths.rr.y Loid, J 
 (peak e mine. 
 
 Clan. That I loue her, I fede. 
 
 PtJbr. That fhe is worthie.I know. 
 
 BeneA. That J neither feele how fhee fhouW be lo- 
 ued , nor know how fhee fhouldbe worthie, is the 
 opinion that fire cannot melt out of me J will die in it at 
 theftake. 
 
 ?*&. Thou waR euer an ob ft inate heretique in the de- 
 fptght of Beautie. 
 
 Clatt. And neuer could onintaine his part, but in the 
 force of his w'lll. 
 
 to*. That 
 
*v.That a woman concerned me, I thanke her : . 
 he brought aieevp, Hikewiie gmeher moft humble 
 hankes ; but that I will haue a reehate winded in my 
 brehcad, or hang my bugle in an inuiiible baidricke.alf 
 women (hall pardon me; becaufe I will not do them the 
 wrong to miftruft any, I will do my felfe the right to 
 ruft none : and the fine is, (for the which 1 may goe the' 
 iner) I wili Iiue 3 Batchellor. 
 
 Pedro. 1 fhall fee thec ere I die, looke pale with lone. 
 
 Eft. With anger, with Gtknefle, or with hunger, 
 my Lord, not with Joue: prone that tuer 1 toofe more 
 lood withloue, then I will get agame with dunking, 
 >icke out mine eyes with a Ballet-makers nenne, and 
 1911 g me vp ax the doore of a broihei-houl'c for the figne 
 of blmde Cupid. 
 
 Ptdrt. Well, ifeuerthoudooftfall from this faith, 
 thou wilt prone a notable argument. 
 
 Bent. If! do,hngroeinabottlelikeaCat,8choot 
 _ me, and he that hit' % rocket him be cla jt on the flioul- 
 der.andcal'dyUiw 
 
 Pti.ro. Well, as time (hall trie: In time the fcuagt 
 Bull dothbem the yoake. 
 
 Bem. The feuagc bull may, but if euer the fmlible 
 &Mybeateil.pluckeorlihebul!es homes, and fet 
 them in my forehead, and let me be vildcly painted, and 
 in fuch great Letters as they write, been: is good horfe 
 to hire : let themfignifie vnder my figne, heie you may 
 fee Benedicks the married man. 
 
 Cla*. Ifthis mould euer happen, thou wouldftbcc 
 home mad. 
 
 Ptdre. Nay ,if Cupid haue not (pent all his Quiuer in 
 Venice, thou wilt quake for this fiiotrly . 
 
 8ei. I looke for an earthquake too then. 
 
 Ptdre. Well, you will temporae with the Howes, in 
 the meane time.good Signiov BextJiritf, repai/e Lto> 
 **/, commend me to him. and tell him I will rot fail* 
 him i fopper, for indeede he bui> made great piepara- 
 
 TSenf. I haue almoft matter enough in me fotfuch an 
 Embaffage, and Co 1 commit you. 
 
 C/4*. To the tuition of God. From my hcufe, if I 
 
 pidro. Thefmonuly.Yourloumgfriend,;**t. 
 
 $t*t. Nay mocke not, mocke not j the bodyof your 
 difcoutfc is fometimc guarded with fragments, and the 
 euardes are but (lightly bafted on neither, ere joo flout 
 old ends any further, examine y out confcience, and fo I 
 Icfiu 6 you cJf*/ . 
 
 Cl** t MyUege.yourHighneJ&rwwrotydoemee 
 
 8 Ptdro. Mylouei$thinetoteach,tea<hributhow, 
 And thou ftialt fee hov? apt it it to learne 
 Any hard Leffon that may do thee good. 
 
 Cla*. Hath Lto*to any fonne my Lord? 
 
 Ttdr. No childe but Her, (he $ hit oney heire. 
 Deft thou arTecl her ^/4A.? 
 
 Clou. O my Lord, 
 
 When you went onward on this ended a&on , 
 I look 'd Vpon her wirh a fouldiets eie, 
 That lik'd, but had a rougher taste* in hand 
 Than to driue liking to the name of louet 
 Butnow 1 am return'd, and that warre-thoughte 
 Houckft their places vacant : inthrir*oomes 
 Come thtonging foft and delicate defire* 
 All prompting mee how fjiire yong Htr&, 
 Saying llik'dherwelwentw wane* 
 
 h adoe about 3^othing. 
 
 Ptdro. Thou wilt be like a louer 
 A ndtire the hearer with a booke of*words: 
 If ihou doft loue feire Hen, cherifh it, 
 And I will breake with her : wart not to this end* 
 That thou beganft to twjft fo fine a ftory ? 
 
 CLai. How fweetly doe you minifter to loue, 
 That know loues griefe by his complexion ! 
 But left my liking might too fodaine feeme, 
 1 would haue falu'd it with a longer treatife. 
 
 Pel. What need y bridgemu ch broder then the flood? 
 The faircft graunt is the oeceflltie : 
 Looke what will ferue.is fit : tis oncc.thou loutft, 
 And I will h t thee with the rcmedie, 
 I know we fhall haue reuelling to night, 
 I will aflume thy pan in feme difguile 
 And tell faire Hrrv I am CLmd,o, 
 And in her bofome lie vnclaipe my heart, 
 And take her hearing pnfoner with the force 
 And ftrong incoumerof my amorous tale : 
 Then after, to her father will 1 breake, 
 And the conc'u(ton is, fhee (hill be thine, 
 Inpractife let vs put irprefently. xeu*t. 
 
 Enter Ltvxate and an eld ma* Brother t Leooato. 
 
 Leo. How now brother, where ii my cofen your fon: 
 hath he prouided this muiukc ? 
 
 Old. He is very bufie about It. but brother, 1 can tell 
 you newes that you yet dreamt not of. 
 
 Lo. Are they good/ 
 
 Old, As the euems ftampt them.but they haue e good 
 touer : they (hew well outward, the Prince and Count 
 Claudto walking in a thick pleached alley in my orchard, 
 were thus ouer-heard by a man of mine : the Prince dif- 
 couered to CLutdn that heeloued my niece your daugh- 
 ter, and meant to acknowledge it this night in a dance , 
 and if hee found her accordant, he meant to take the 
 prefent time by the top , and in Sandy breake with you 
 of it. 
 
 Leo. Hath the fellow any wtt that told you this ? 
 
 Old. A good (harpe fellow. 1 will fend for him , and 
 quf ftion him your felfe. 
 
 Lta. No.no; wee will hold it as a dreame, till it ap- 
 pear* it felfe : but I will acquaint my daughter withan , 
 that (he may be the better prepared tot an anfwer.if per 
 aduenture this bee true : goe you and tell her of it : coo- 
 tins, you know what yon haue to doe, O I eric you mcr- 
 rie friend , poe you with mee and I will v fe your skill 
 good cofin haue a care this bufie time. Exeunt 
 
 ' fMter Sir tokn the Baftard^id CM* ode kis tampan, c* 
 
 CM. What the good yeere my- Lord y why are you 
 thus out of meafute fad ? 
 
 M. There is no meafurebtheoccafion that brrtds 
 therefore the fadneiTe is without lirmc. 
 
 CM. You (hould heare reafon. 
 
 l&*. An d when lhue heard it, vthatbleffingbrm 
 gethit? 
 
 Can. If not a prefent remedy ,yet a patient fufTerance 
 . JA. I wonder that thou (being as thou faift thou an 
 borne voder Stttvrt ) goeft about to apply a moral) me. 
 dicine, to a mortifying mifchiefe : I cannot hide what I 
 am : 1 mud bee fad when I haue caufe, 3ttd (mile at no 
 roano lefts, eat when I haue flomacke, and wait for no 
 mansleifureifleepewhenlarndrowiie, and tendonno 
 mans buiinelTe.laugh when I am merry,and claw no man 
 la his humor. 
 
 00. Y 
 
 till you may doe it withoor controllment , you haue of 
 
 IMC 
 
104 
 
 oe about 3\(othing. 
 
 ate ftood out agatnft your brother, and hee hathtane 
 ou newly into his grace, where it is importable you 
 hould take root.but by the faire weather that you make 
 our relfe.it it needful that you frame the fcafon for your 
 ownehatueft. 
 
 I tint. I had rather be a canker in a hedge, then a rofe 
 
 his grace.and it better fits my bloud to be difdain'd of 
 
 ll,then to fafhion a carriage to rob louc from any :in this 
 
 hough I cannot be faid to be a 'flattering honeft man ) 
 
 muft not be deifried but I am a pUine dealing villaine.I 
 
 nirufk-dwithamufll'll, andenfranchifdc with a clog, 
 
 herefore I haue decreed, not to (ing in my cage : if I had 
 
 my mouth,! would bite : if I had my liberty ,1 would do 
 
 ray liking . in the meane time, let me be that 1 am , and 
 
 eeke not to alter me. 
 
 CM. Can you make no vfe of your rfffcontem ? 
 If ho, I will make all vfe of it.for I vfe It ondy. 
 Who cornea hete ? what newes Boraebut* 
 
 Eater Ttortchio. 
 
 Bar. T came yondet from a great fopper, tbePrince 
 your brother is royally entertained by L wo,and I can 
 riueyou intelligence of an intended maniag*. 
 
 lob*. WillitferueforanyModell to build mifchiefe 
 on r* What Is hee for a foole that betrothes himfelfeto 
 vnquietnefle? 
 
 far. Mary it 5s your brothers right hand- 
 
 MM. Who.themoftexquifue Claadiot 
 
 Vor. Eucnhe.' 
 
 John. A ptoper fquier. and who.and who, which Way 
 kttkeshe? 
 
 Bar. Mary en fftn, the daughter and Helw of L- 
 
 to. 
 
 lob*. A very forward March-chicke , how came you 
 to this t 
 
 Bar. Being entertain'd for a perrumer.as I was frooa- 
 king a mufty roome , comes me the Prince and Clfuti> t 
 band in hand in fad conference : f whipt behind the At- 
 rai.and there heard it agreed vpon.that thePrincefbould 
 wooe Wr0fbrhimfclfc, and hauing obtain'd her, giue 
 her toCounr/4*u'0. 
 
 /obit, Come,come,let vs thither, this may proue food 
 to my difpleafure,that young ftart-vp hath all the glorie 
 ofmyouerthrow : iflcancroflehimany way, Iblefle 
 myfelfeeoeryway, youareboth fore, and will affift 
 mee? 
 
 Coor. To the death my Lord. 
 let*. Let vs to rhe great fupper, their cheere is th 
 greater that I am fubdued,would the Cooke were of my 
 mindV.ftiall we goe proue whats to be done ? 
 <*. Weell wait vpon your Lordfcip. 
 
 Exeunt. 
 
 Enter LMUto, tu trotter, bis wift, fferobu daughter, out 
 Beatrice b'a netce, and a tyfotan. 
 
 Lecnato. Was not Count loh* here at fupper? 
 Brother. I (aw him not. 
 
 ^Beatrice,. How tartly that Gentleman lookcs. Inetlet 
 caaftec him.bot I am heart-burn'd an howrc after. 
 Hero. He is of a very melancholy difpofition. 
 
 "Beatrice. Kee were an excellent man that were made 
 iuft in the mid-way betvvecne him and <;^M^,the one 
 is too like an image and laics nothing, and thr other too 
 like my Ladies cldcfl fonne, euermore tailing 
 
 Leon. ThenhalfeHgnior "Btneduki tongu : in Count 
 Ifbu mouth, and halfc Count Jobnt melancholy in Si*. 
 
 Btat . With a good legge.and a good foot vnckle,and 
 money enough in his purfe, fuch a man woul d winne any 
 woman in the world, if he could get her good will. 
 
 Leon. By my troth Necce, thou wilt ncue- get the* a 
 hmband,if thou be fo fhrewd of thy tongue. 
 
 Bntbrr. Infaith (hee's too curft. 
 
 Seat. Too curft is more then curft.I fhall Jefien Gods 
 fend/ng that way: foritisfzid, God fends > curft Cov 
 (hori hornes.but to ft Cow too curft he fer.ds none. 
 
 Ltfu. So, by being too curft, God will fend you DO 
 homes. 
 
 Bat. luft, if he fend me no husband, for the which 
 ble(Ting,I am at him vpon my knees euery moroing and 
 euening : Lord, I could not endure a husband with a 
 beard on his face,! bad rather lie in the woollen. 
 
 Lecnatt, YoumSy light vpon a husband that bath no 
 beard. 
 
 Batriff. Whatfhouldldo* with him ? drefle him in 
 my apparell.and make him my waiting gentlewoman?he 
 that hath a beard ,is more then a youth : and he that hath 
 no beard, is leffe then a man : and hee that ii more then a 
 youth, is not for mce:and hekhat is le/Te then a nun J am 
 not ferhim: therefore I will euen take fixcpence in e 
 rwrft of the Berrord,and leade his Ape* into htll. 
 
 Leon. Well then.goe you into hell. 
 
 Btat No, but to the gate, and there will the Deujfl 
 meete mee like an old Cuckold wit < homes on his head, 
 and fay get you to heauen Bee&ice t gt you to heauen , 
 heere's 10 place for you maids, fo deliuer I vp my Apes, 
 and away to S./Vfcr : for the heauens., hire fiicv.es mee 
 where tie Batchelleis fit , and there liue wee as meuyas 
 
 Broth-. WtlltKece,ItrisftyouiMnberoTdbyyoiu> 
 rather. 
 
 Beatf&.Tfes faith, it is my eofens dutie to matte curt 
 (ie,and fty , as it pleafe you : but yet for nil that cofirv, let 
 him beehandfomc fellow, or elfe make an other curfie, 
 and Cay, "athr,as it pleafe me. 
 
 Ltonao. Well neece.1 hope to fee you one day fitted 
 withahosbend. 
 
 "Beatrice. Not till God make men of fomc other met- 
 tall then each, would it not grieue a woman to be oner- 
 maiired witha pcece of valiant duft i to make account of 
 her life to a clod ofwai ward mark ? no vnc We, ile none : 
 Aa&nt fonnesare my brethren.and truly! hold it a finne 
 to match in my kinted. 
 
 Leon. Daughter, remember what I told you if the 
 Prince doe filicit you in that kinde, you know your wir 
 fwtre. 
 
 tearics. The fauit will be inthe muficke cofin,5f you 
 be not woed n good time : if the Prince be toojmpor 
 cant, tell htm here is meafurc in euery thing, 8c fo dance 
 out the anfwee,fbr hcare me Hero t wooing, wedding, & 
 repenting, is?.> e Scotch ijgg<, a tneafure, and a cinque* 
 pace : the fuftTuite is hot and hafty like a Scotch i jgge 
 (nd rail as fattafticall ) the wedding manerty model* , 
 ^"as a meafurc) ull of ftatc & aunchmry,and theacomcs 
 repentance, and with his bad legs falls into the cincjue- 
 pace aft*er andlafter, till he finkes into hie graue. 
 
__ . Cofin you apprehend palling fbrewdly. 
 Beatrice. \ haue a good rye vnckle,! can fee a Church 
 by daylight. 
 Lem. Theteudlers are entring brother , make good 
 
 Beac* Do,do,heelbutbreakeacoTnpar!ienor two 
 on me, which peradventure (not mark t, or not lau&b'd 
 at) (hikes him into mdanchcUy, aud then there's t ?r- 
 tridge wing faued, for the foole wHl cate no topper that 
 night. We muft follow the Leaders. 
 
 m. In eueiy good thing. 
 
 But. Nay, ifthcyleadctoany ilJ, I will leaoethem 
 at the next turning. 
 
 or &mb lob*, Mtakfrj with A drum. 
 
 Pedro. Lady.willyou walkc about wich your friend? 
 
 Hera. So you walkc foftiy.and lookc (~weetly,and fay 
 nothing,! am yours for the waike, and dpeciaiiy when 1 
 walkeawsy 
 
 fidrt- Witk me in your company. 
 
 fiero. 1 may fay fo when I plcife. 
 
 Pedro. And when pleafc you to lay fo ? 
 
 ffrr.. When I like your fauour . for God defend die 
 Lute ftiould be like the care. 
 
 Pub* My vifor is Philtmont roofe , within the houfe 
 is Loue. 
 
 SJerfo Why then your vifor fnould be thaicht. 
 
 T*An. Spke low if you fpeake Loue. 
 
 Bft. Wel),l would you did likerre 
 
 OWr. So would not I for your owot fake,for I h*ne 
 mime iH qualities. 
 
 Be*c. Which is one? 
 
 Afar. I fay my prayers- alowd. 
 
 Sea. I looe you the better ,i he hearers may cry Amen. 
 
 TAv. God match me with a good daunccr. 
 
 Bali. Amen. 
 
 Mar. And God keepe him out of wy fight when the 
 duvnceis done : anCwer Clarke. 
 'Bolt* No more words the Clarke banfwered. 
 
 rrjWA I know you well enough,you are Signior / 
 
 At a" word, I am not. 
 
 I know you by the wag ling of your head* 
 To tell you tru, 1 counterfet him. 
 rrfu. You could netscr doe him fo ill well , vnleffe 
 you were the very man : hsre c hit dry band vp & down, 
 you are he, you are he. 
 
 Antk. Ac a word lam net. 
 Vrfuta. Come, come,doe you thinke I doe noc know 
 you by your excellent wit ? can vertuc hide it felfe 1 goe 
 co t n)umme,you are be, gtaces will appears , and there i 
 an end. 
 
 Beat. Will you not tell me who told you fo? 
 
 Bane. No, you (kail pardon me. 
 
 Beat. Not will you not tell me who you are t 
 
 Beat. That I was difdainfull, and that I had my good 
 wit out of the hundred merry tales : well,thi$ was Signi. 
 
 Sne. What's he > 
 
 Beat. Hmfureyouknow htm well enough. 
 
 Be^e. Notl.beleeueme. 
 
 Rtat. Did He neuer make you laugh ? 
 
 "Bene. I pray you what is he f 
 
 Beat. Why he it the Princes ieafler.a very duU foele, 
 enely hii gift u , in deuiftng impofsibleflanders , none 
 but Libertines delight in him, and the commendation is 
 eot in his wttte, but in his villanie, for hee both pleafeth 
 men and angers them , and then they laugh at him , and 
 beat him: lamfureheis iotheFieet, I would he bad 
 boor ded rot. 
 
 Bne. 
 youfty, 
 
 John Sure my brother is amorous on Here, and bath 
 withdrawne her father to breakc with him about it: the 
 Ladies follow her,andbut one vifor remamet. 
 
 Boracbte.Md that is (l&ndt t \ know turn by bis bea- 
 ring- i 
 
 l&a. Are not you flgnior BeneJ,cke> 
 
 CL*. You know me well, I am hee. 
 
 John. Signior.youareveric mere my Brother in his 
 lone, he is cnamot d on Hero, 1 prty .you diffvtade him 
 from her, (lie is no equall for his birth : you may dohe 
 panofanhoneft man in it. 
 
 Ctattdio. Howknowyoubelotteshet? 
 
 foha. Iheardhimfwearehisaffcaion, 
 . Bar. Sodidltoo.aodhefworehewould marriehei 
 
 Come, let vs to the banquet. 
 
 Cktt. Thus anfwere I in namrot Benedick e, 
 Bo t heare thefe ill ncwes with the eare& ofCtaudun 
 'Tis certaine fo, the Prince woes for himfelfe : 
 Friend fh ip is couftam in all other things, 
 Sauc in the Office and affaires of loue: 
 Therefore all heatts in loire vfe their o woe tongues. 
 let cueriteye negotiate for it felfe, 
 And tniftno Agent : forbeautic iia witcb, 
 Agitnft wKofe charmes, faith meUeth into blood J 
 This is an accident of hourely p roofe, 
 Whichlmiftruftcdnot. Farewell thelotefl. 
 
 te. Count f&wfc* 
 
 Ctou. Yea,theune. 
 
 "Sen. Come, will you op with me? 
 
 C/4M. Whither? 
 
 Ten. Euen to the next Willow, about your own bo> 
 finefle, Count. Wlttt fafhion will you weare the Gar* 
 land off> About your necke, like an Vfurers chaioe ? O 
 vnderyourarme, like a Lieutenants fcarfe ? You muft 
 weare it one wiy , for die Princ# hath got your Hero. 
 
 Clac. I wiOihiroioyofher. 
 
 Ben. Why that's fpoken like an honed Orouier, fo 
 they fel Bullockes : but did you (bioke the Prince wold 
 haue ferued you thut ? 
 
 Clou. Iprayyouleaueme. 
 
 Be*. Hu now you ftrike like the blindmsn/twas the 
 boy that ftole your meate, and you! beat die poft. 
 
 C/4M. If it will not be, Ileleaue you. Exit 
 
 Ben* Alas poore hurt fowle, now will he crtepe into 
 fedges : But that my Ldie Beatrice ihouid know me, & 
 noc know me : the Princes fbole!Hah? It may be 1 goe 
 vndeuhtt title, becanfe I am merrie : yea but fo I am 
 ipt to do m felfe wrong : I am not fo reputed, it is the 
 bafe (though bitter) difpofition of Beatrice, that putt's 
 the world into her perfon, and fo giuss me our. w*ll,I!e 
 bereucngedaslmay. 
 
 Enter the Priact. 
 Pedro. NowSignior, wheie"s the Count, did you 
 fee him / 
 
106 
 
 Btnt. Troth my Lord,! haueplayed the part of Lady 
 Fame, 1 found him heere as melancholy as a Lodge in * 
 Warren,! told him.and I thlnke.told him true.that your 
 grace had got the will of this young Lady, and I oKtted 
 him my company to a willow tree, either to make him a 
 garland,a> being for fa k en , or to bindc him a rod , as be* 
 ing worthy to be whipt. 
 
 Pedro. To be whipt .what's his fault > 
 
 Bt*e. Thflattranfgrcflionof a Schoolc-boy , who 
 being ouer-ioyed with finding a birds neft, fht wes it his 
 companion, and he (leaks it. 
 
 Pcdn. Wiltthou makeatruft, a tranfgreflion > the 
 tranfgreffion is in the ftealer. 
 
 Bm. Yetit had not heeneamifletherodhadbeene 
 made, and the garland too.for the garland he might haue 
 worne himfelfc.and the rod hce might haue beftowcd on 
 you,who(at I take it jhaue.fblnc his bird? neft. 
 
 ftdro. I will but teach them to (ing, and reftorc them 
 to the owner. 
 
 Sent. If their finginganfweryour faying.by my faith 
 youfayhoneflly. 
 
 Pedra. The Lady Bntrice hath * quarrell to you , the 
 Gentleman that daunfi with her , told her fhee is much 
 
 Bint. O (he mifufde me pa ft the indurance of a block; 
 an oake but with one greene leafc on it, would haue an- 
 fwered her: my very vKor began to affume life.and fcold 
 with her: (bee told mee, not thinking I had beene my 
 felfc, that I was the Princes lefter, tnd that 1 was duller 
 then a great thaw, hudiing icft vpon ieft , with fuch im- 
 pomble conueiance vpon roe, that 1 ftood like a man at a 
 marke y with a whole army /hoot in g at me : fliec fpeakes 
 poy nyards, and euery word flabbes : if her breath were 
 as terrible as terminations, there were no liuing neere 
 her, (he would infect to the north flarre ; I would not 
 marry her, though (he were indowed with all that jtAtm 
 had left him before he trantgreft, fhewouJd haue made 
 Hercitlet haue turnd fpit, yes, and haue cleft his club to 
 make the fire too : come.talke not of her, you (hall finde 
 her the inrernall Ate in good apparell. I would to God 
 fomefcholler would coniureher.foreertainely while (he 
 is heere, a man may Hue as quiet in helt,as in a fan$uary, 
 and people finne vpon purpofe, beeaufe they would goe 
 thither, fo indeed all difquiet, horror , and perturbation 
 folio wes her. 
 
 Enter Clauttit and Beatrice .Leonatt, Hire 
 
 Ptdrt. Looke heere (he comes. 
 
 Sou. Will your Grace command mee any feruiceto 
 the worlds end ? 1 will goe on the (lighted arrand now 
 to the Antypodes that you can deuife to fend me on : I 
 will fetch you a tooth-picker now from the furtheft inch 
 of Afia : bring you the length of Prefter lAnt foot: fetch 
 you a hayre off the great (Tnu*j beard : doe you any em. 
 baflage to the Pigmies, rather then hould three words 
 conference, with this Harpy : you haue no employment 
 forme? 
 
 PeJrc. None.but to defire your good company. 
 
 Btm. O God fir.heeres a difti I loue not,I cannot in. 
 dure this Lady tongue. Exit. 
 
 FeJr. Come Lady, come, you haue loft the heart of 
 
 Bnur. Indeed my Lord, bee lent it me r while, and I 
 gaue him v fe for it,a double heart for a fingle one, marry 
 once before he wonne it of mee.wirh falfe dice, therefore 
 your Grace may well fay 1 haue loft it. 
 
 Ptdre. You haue put him dovme Lady, you haue put 
 him downs. 
 
 Btat. So I would not he faou'.d do me, my Lord,!cft 
 1 (hould prooue the mother of fooles .- I haue brought 
 Count C/Wiorivhem you fent me to feeke* 
 
 Ptb*, Why how now Count, whcrfbre sreyou fad? 
 
 Cl**d. Not fad my Lord. 
 
 Ptdr,. How then ?ficke.' 
 
 a***. Neither.myLord. 
 
 Beat. The Count is neither fad, nor ficke. nor merry, 
 nor well: but ciuillCount,ciuillasanOrange,and fome- 
 thing ofa iealous complexion. 
 
 Ptdro. 1 faith Lady, 1 thinke your blazon to be true , 
 though lie be fworne , if bee be fo, his conceit is falfe : 
 heere Cttivtio, I haue wooed in thy name , and faire Hen 
 is won , I haue broke with her father, and his good will 
 obtained, name the day of marriage, and God giue 
 thee ioy. 
 
 Leona. Count, take of me my daughter, and with her 
 my fortunes : his grace hath made the mateb,& all grace 
 fay, Amen to it. 
 
 Bt*tr. Speake Count, til your Qu. 
 
 Cl4*J. SilenceistheperfeaeftHeraultofioy, I were 
 but little happy if I could fay, how much ? Lady, as you 
 are mine, 1 amy ours, I giue away my felfe for you t and 
 doat vpon the exchange. 
 
 Beat. Speake cofin, or (if you cannot) (top bit mouth 
 With a kifle, and let not him fpeake neither. 
 
 Ptto. Infaith Lady you haue a merry heart. 
 
 Beatr. Yea my Lord I thanke it.poore foole it keepej 
 on the windy fide of Care,my coofin tells him in his care 
 that he is in my heart. 
 
 CLtu. And fo (he doth coofin. 
 
 Best. Good Lord for alliance : thus goes euery one 
 to the world but Land I am funb urn'd, I may fit in a coi- 
 ner and cry, heigh ho for a husband. 
 
 Peart. Lady Beatrice, I will get you one. 
 
 Seat, I would rather haueone of your fathers getting: 
 hath your Gracene're a brother like you ? your father 
 got excellent husbands, if a maid could come by them. 
 
 Prince. Will you haue me ? Lady. 
 
 "Seat. No.my Lord, vnlefle I might haue another for 
 working-daies, your Grace is toocoflly to weare euerie 
 day : but 1 befeech jour Grace pardon mee, I was borne 
 to fpeake all mirth, and no matter. 
 
 frinee. Your filence moft offends me, and to be mer- 
 ry, beft becomes you , for out of queftion,you were bora 
 in a merry ho wre. 
 
 "BcMtr. No fure my Lord, my Mother cried, but then 
 there was a ftarredaunft,and voder that was 1 borne: co- 
 fins God giue you ioy. 
 
 Letaato. Neece, will you looke to tho fe things I told 
 you of? 
 
 &eu. I cry you mercy Vncle.by your Graces pardon. 
 SxitBtarriet. 
 
 frinee. By my troth a pleaiaot fpiriced Lady. 
 
 I/ton. There's little of the melancholy element in her 
 my Lord, the is neuer fid , but when (he lleepes, and not 
 euer fad therefor I haue heard my daughter fay,(he hath 
 often dreamt of vnhappineffe, and wakt her felfe with 
 
 >. Shee cannot indure to heare tell of a husband. 
 O, by no meane s, (he mocks all her wooers 
 out of fake. 
 
 frinet. She were an excellent wife for Bnsdiekf 
 Ltmata. O Lord, my Lord, if they were bat a weeke 
 married* 
 
107 
 
 married, they would talkc theoifeluw maddc. 
 
 Prinee. Counte cUndu t when ntetnc you to goe to 
 Church* 
 
 Uit. To morrow my Lord, Time goet on crutches, 
 till Loue haue all his rite) 
 
 Letnat*. Not till mondajr, my deare Tonne, which is 
 hen ee a iuft feuen night.and a time too bricfe too, to haue 
 til things anfwerminde. 
 
 Prince. Come, you (hake the head at fo long a brea- 
 thing, tut I warrant thee Clendi, the time (hall not goe 
 dully by v, I will in the interim , vndertake one of //- 
 vies labors, which is, to bring S'\gn\OT Bnttlick* and the 
 Lady Beatrice into a mountains of affcclion, th'one with 
 th'other, 1 would faine haue it a match , and I doubt not 
 but to fafhion it, if you three will but miniftcr fueh afli- 
 (Unce as I (hall giue you direction. 
 
 Lttntt*. My Lord, I am for you , though it coft mee 
 ten nights watchings. 
 
 Claud. And I my Lord. 
 
 Prut. And you to gentle Hert ? 
 
 Hen. I will doe any modeft office,y Lord, to helpe 
 my cofto to a good husband. 
 
 Prim. And Be*etbck\ not the vnhopefulleft husband 
 that 1 know : thus farre can I praife him.hee is of a noble 
 ftraine, of approued valour,and confirm'd honefty.I will 
 teach you how to humour your cofm.that (bee (nail fall 
 in 1 cue with Bemdicki, tnd 1 , with your two helpes.wjll 
 fo pradife on Be*tdkkt , that in defp'rght of his quicke 
 wit, and his queafie ftomacke,hee (half fall in loue with 
 Bettrict : if wee can doe this, Cupid is no longer an Ar- 
 cher, his glory (hall be ours, for wee are the onely loue- 
 gods, goe in with me,and I will tell you my drift. Exit. 
 Enter lAtaul-Borachu. 
 
 IA. It tslo, the Count Cltudit (hal marry the daugh- 
 
 Sara. Yea my Lord,but I can erofle it. 
 
 Idm. Any barre, any erofle, any impediment, will be 
 medicinable to me, I am ficke in difpleafure to him, and 
 whatfoeuer comes athwart his affedion , ranges cuenly 
 with mine, how canft thou croffe this marriage ? 
 
 Bcr. Ncthoncftlyroy Lot d, but focouertly, that no 
 difhonefty (hall appears in me. 
 
 /(An. Shewmebreefelyhow. 
 
 for. I thinke I told your Lordftiip a yeere finee,how 
 much I am in the favour of M&ggrttjht waiting gentle* 
 women to Hcrw. 
 
 John. I remember. 
 
 Bar. I can at any vnfeafonable inftant of the night , 
 
 appo 
 
 nt her to look out at her Ladies chamber window. 
 
 John. Wbatlifeisinthat,tobethcdeatbofthismar- 
 
 hath wronge 
 
 Claudia, whofe eftimation do you mightily hold p, to a 
 contaminated ftale,fuch a one as Hen. 
 
 iobn. What ptoofe (hall I make of that ? 
 
 Bar. Proofe enough, to roifufe the Prince, to vexe 
 Cbwfa,to vndoe Htr, apd kill Legato, looke you for a. 
 ny other iffue? 
 
 /*. Onely to defpight them,! will endeauour any 
 thing. 
 
 Bur. Goethsn^ndemeameetehowre, to draw on 
 ftJrt and the Count QtM&> alone , tell them that you 
 know that Hen louet me, intend a kinde of zeale both 
 to the Piiace and Clatitbg ( as in a loue of your brothers 
 
 honor who hath made thi* match ) and his rnends'rrpn- 
 t * tion, who is thus like to be cofen'd with the fcmbiance 
 of a maid.that you haue difcouer'd thusahey will fcarce- 
 ly beleeue this without trial!: offer them inftances which 
 fliall beare no lefle likelihood , than to fee mee at her 
 chamber window,heare me call <.Jtf*rgarct , Hen ; heare 
 Margaret terme me Claudio , and bring them to fee this 
 the ery night before the intended wedding, for in the 
 meane time, I will fo fathion the matter, that Htro (hill 
 be abfent,and there (hail appeare fuch feemkig truths of 
 Htroei dlflcyai tie, that iealoufle (hall becal'd a(Turance , 
 and all thepreparation oucrthrownv. 
 
 lob*. Grow thi to what aduerfe iflue it can , I will 
 put it in pradife : be cunning in the working this , and 
 thy fee is a thonfand ducates. 
 
 Bar, Be thou conftant in the accofation, and my cun- 
 ning (hall not fhame me. 
 
 loin. I will prcfentlie goe learn* their day of marri- 
 age- xu. 
 
 Enter Binedickf [*<. 
 
 'Sent. -Boy. 
 
 for Signior. 
 
 Sent. In my chamber window li a booke , bring it 
 hither to me in the orchard. 
 
 Bej. I am heere already fir. Exit. 
 
 Ber. ] know that, but I would haue thee hence, and 
 heere againe. I doe much wonder, that one man feeing 
 how much another man is a foole, when he dedicates hit 
 behauioun toloue, will after hee hath laught at fuch 
 (hallow follies in others, become the argument of his 
 owne (come, by falling in loue, & fuch a man is C/Ww, 
 I haue known when there was no muficke with him but 
 the drum and the fife , and now had hee rather heare the 
 taber and the pipe : 1 haue knowne when he would haue 
 walkt ten mile afoot , to fee a good armor, and now will 
 he lie ten nights awake carutng the faihion of a new dub- 
 let: he was wont to fpeake plaine,8t to the purpofe ( like 
 an honcft man & a fouldier) and now ft he turn'd ortho- 
 graphy, his words are a very fant jfiicall banquet, iufl fo 
 many ftrsngc difoes : may 1 be fo converted, & fee with 
 ihefeeyes? I cannot tell, ] thinke not : 1 will not bee 
 fworne, but loue may transforme me to an oy fter.but lie 
 take my oath on it, till he haue made an oyfler of me, be 
 (hall neuer make me fuch a foole: one woman is faire.yet 
 I am well : another is wife.yei I am well : another vertu- 
 ous, yet I am well : but till all graces be in one woman, 
 one woman (hall not come in my-grace: rich (hee (hall 
 be .that's certaine : wife.or He none : vertuous,or He ne- 
 uer cheapen her : faire.or He neuer looke on hcr-.miide, 
 or come not neere me : Noble, or not for an Aiigell t of 
 good difcourfe : an excellent Mu fili'an.and her haire (ha I 
 be of what colour it pleafe God f hah/ the Prince and 
 Monfieur Loue, I will hide me in the Arbor. 
 
 Enter Pmet,Letu t tt t CUu^t. <sdlMkfK>,lfen. 
 
 fri. Come,(hall we heare this muficke ? 
 
 Cl**d. Yea my good Lord : how ft ill the euening is, 
 As hu(ht on purpofe to grace harmonic. 
 
 Proi. See you where Bentliekf hath hid himfelfe ? 
 
 Clo*. O very well my Lord: the muficke ended, 
 Weell fit the kid-foxe with a penny worth. 
 
 Prince. Come Bt/tb*far t vte1\ beare that Cong again. 
 
 Bahh. OgoodmyLord^axenotfobadavoyce, 
 To flander muMcke eny more then once. 
 
 Prm. It is the witnefle fiill of excellency , 
 
 To 
 
log 
 
 o dander Muftcke any more then once. 
 Pnee. It is the witneffc (till of evccllencie, 
 b put a ftrange face on his owne perfection, 
 pray thee iuig.and ler me woe no more. 
 
 Buiih. Becaufe you talke of wooing,! will fing, 
 mce many a wooer doth commence his utit, 
 b her he thmkes not worthy, yet he wooes, 
 et wi 11 he fweare he loues. 
 Prince.. Nay pray thee come, 
 Or if thou wilt hold longer argument, 
 >oe it in notes. 
 
 Bntth- Note this before my notes, 
 There* not a note of mine that'* worth ihe noting. 
 
 Prmct. Why thefe are very notcbct that he (pe*k, 
 Note notes for(ooth,tnd nothing. 
 
 Bent. Now diuine aire,now is his fbule raui(ht, it ii 
 notftrange that (heepes guts (hould hale foules out of 
 men& bodies ? well, ahornefot my money when alls 
 
 tmare Ladies, figb no more, 
 i vert Aeciiueri eger t 
 Ottefoote mSt 4. and one on ftxcre , 
 To tat thing conflaot tuner, 
 The* fob net fo, biu in them far, 
 
 *Uyo*r founds <f, 
 latobejnanjmnj. 
 
 Sing no mere ditties. fa no met, 
 Of dumps fo dn&mdbi*j , 
 Ttw fraud of men were etterfa 
 Smcefummer firftmn leay* 
 That fgh tut Jo, &t. 
 
 Trivet. By my troth a good fong. 
 
 Edith. And an ill fmget ,tny Lord. 
 
 Prince. Ha,no, no faith, tbou fingft well enough for a 
 fhift. 
 
 Bea. And he had been a dog that fhould hanchowld 
 thus , they would haue hacg'd him, and I pray God his 
 >ad voycc bode no- mifchiefe , I had as licfc haue heard 
 the night-raucn, <ome what plague could baue come at 
 texit. 
 
 Prince. Yea marry, doft thou heare 'BtbbAftr ? I pray 
 thee get vs fomc excellent mufick : for tomorrow night 
 we would haue it at the Lady Heroes chamber window . 
 
 Balth. ThebcftI can.my Lord. Exit Btttbtftr. 
 
 Prince. "Do fo, farewell. Come hither Lemur*, what 
 was it you told me of to day , that your Niece "Stttrtct 
 wasmloucwithfignior Beaedickft 
 
 Q*. O^ftalkcon.ftalkcon^hcfoulefits. Ididnc. 
 
 r thinke that Lady would haue loued any man. 
 
 Lean. No.nor I neither,but moft wondertiil.that <he 
 (hould fo dote on Stgnior "SentJtcke t whomfliee hath in 
 all outward bchauiours fccmed euer to abhorre. 
 
 Bfnf t Is't poflible ? fits the winde in that corner ? 
 
 Leo. By my troth my Lord, 1 cannot tell what to 
 thinke of it, but that (lie loues him with an imaged affc- 
 &ion, it it pa ft the infinite of thought. 
 
 f ww.-May be (he doth but counterfeit, 
 
 Claud. Faith like enough. 
 
 Leon, OGod! counterfeit ?thcrswasneuer counter- 
 feit ot paffion,came fo neert the life of paflion as flic dif- 
 
 fruict. Whywhaterteasofpafhontnewerlhc 
 
 CUud. Baite the hooke well, this fi(b will bite. 
 
 Leon What efcasmy Lord > hee will fit you, you 
 heard my daughter tell you hov 
 
 CAw. She did indeed. 
 
 Priit. How, bow I pray you ?yooamaxeme,T would 
 haue thought her fpirit hadbeene inuincblc againft all 
 a(Tauits of affefiion. 
 
 Leo. I would hauef wome it bad my Lord .cPpeoally 
 
 Beat. I (hould thinke thit a gull, but that the white- 
 bearded fellow (peakes it : knauery cannot fure hid* 
 himfelfe in fuch reuerence. 
 
 Claud. He hath cane th' infcc^rt0n,hold ; t vp. 
 
 Prince. Hath (hee made her iSt&ton known to Beat, 
 
 Leenato. No, and fweare i (be newer will, that s bcr 
 tomint. 
 
 Clad, Tis true indeed, (b yourdangltter (aies : (ball 
 I, fates (he,that haue fo oft encountttd Sim with fcomc, 
 write to him that 1 loue him ? . 
 
 Leo. Thisfaies (bee now whew (heeis beginning to 
 wrireto him, for fhee'll be vp twenty times a night, and 
 there will (be fit in her fmocke, till (he hauewm afheet 
 of paper : my daughter tells vs all. 
 
 Clan. Now you talke of i fltre( of paper J remember 
 a pretty ieft your daughter told vs of 
 
 Leon. O when (he had writ it, & was reading it oucr, 
 Ore found Sm*M*and3fesrih*evrefte theJheete. 
 
 Ctat. That . 
 
 Lte*. 0(hetorethelettertntoathdurandhalf>cBc, 
 ratld at her felf.that fl (hoald be fo immoden ro write, 
 to one that (hee knew would flout her : T meafure him , 
 fairt (he, by my owne fpirit.for I fhouid Bout b'rm if be* 
 writ to mrc,yea though! louc huml (hould. 
 
 Clan. Then downevpon her knee* (he fells, weepes, 
 fobs.beates her heart, rearcs her bayre.praics, curfcs, O 
 fwcet Bentdtckt,GoA giucmeparience. 
 
 Lew She doth indeed, my daughter fates fo, and the 
 exlafie luth fo much ouerborne her, that my daughter it 
 fomtime afeard ihe will doe a deiperate out-rage to her 
 fclfe.icijverytrue. 
 
 Prine. It were good that Beneaickf knew ofit by tome 
 other, if fhe will not difcouer it. 
 
 Clan. To what end . he would but makes fport of it, 
 and torment the poore Lady worfe. 
 
 Pnn. And he fhould, it were an alrites to hang him , 
 (hee's an excellent iweet Lady, and(oat of all fufptuooj 
 (he i* vertuous. 
 
 ClaM&o. And (he is exceeding wife. 
 
 Prince. In enery thing.but in louing Bentdid$. 
 
 Leon. O my Lord.wiiedome and bloud combating in 
 fo tender a body, we haue ten proofes to one,that bloud 
 hath the victory, I am lorry for her, as ] haue luftcaufe 
 being her Vncie,ann her Guardian. 
 
 Prince. I would (hee had beftowedthisdougeon 
 mee , I would haue daft all other refpe&s, and made her 
 hilfcmyfelfe: Iprayyontell BemJxk* of , xl aeare 
 what he will fay. 
 
 Lean. Were it good thinke yon ? 
 
 pt*. Hm, thinke, furely fiic wil die,for ihe faks (he 
 will die, if be loue her not, and (hee will die ere (hee 
 make her loue knowne, and (he will die if bee woe* her, 
 rather than (hee will bate one breath of her accuftomcd 
 crofienefle.. 
 
 Pr*. 
 
Mttehadoe about Seething. 
 
 109 
 
 owe, 'cis very poflible hee'l fcorr.e it,for tbomanf as you. 
 
 ow all) hath a contemptible fpirie. 
 
 Clou. He is a very proper man. 
 
 frtn. He hatjfc indeed a good outward happinet. 
 
 CLvt. 'Fore God, and in my minds very wife. 
 
 Pri. He doth indeed fhevy feme fparkcs that are like 
 wit, 
 
 jLem. And I take him to be valiant. 
 
 Prut. As Httttr, I afliireyou, and in the managing of 
 quarrels you may fee bee u wife, for either hee auoydes 
 them with great difcreuon , or vodertakes them with a 
 Chrjftian-like feare. 
 
 Lew, If hee doe feare God,a muft neceflarilie keepe 
 peace, if hee breaks the peace, hcc ought to enter into * 
 juarrcll with fear and trembling 
 
 frtn. And fo will he doe, for the man doth fear God. 
 lowfoeuer it feemes not in him,by fome large ieifts hee 
 will make : well, I am forry for your niece, (hall we goe 
 fee Btnidickf, and tell him of her loue. 
 
 CUwd. Ncuer tell himpny Lord, let her weare it out 
 with good counfell. 
 
 Ltm. Nay that's impofliblc.fhe may weare her heart 
 outfirft. 
 
 Prin Well,we will heare further of it by your daugh- 
 ter, let it coole the while , I loue Bmsdickf well, and I 
 could w;fh he would modeftly examine himfelfe, to fee 
 how much he is vnworthy to haue fo good & Lady. 
 
 Lee*. My LordjWill you waike'dinner is ready. 
 
 CU. If he do not doat on her vpon this, 1 wil neuer 
 truft my expectation. 
 
 Prin. Let there be the fame Net fpread for her , and 
 that muft your daughter and her gentlewoman carry: 
 the fport will be, when they hold one an opinion of ano- 
 thers dotage.and no fuch matter, that's the Scene that I 
 would fee.which will be mecrcly a dumbe fhew : let vs 
 fend her to call him into dinner. Exemt t 
 
 Bent. Thiscanbenotrtcke,che conference was fadly 
 borne, they haoe the truth of this from Hero, they feeme 
 to pittic the Lady : it feemei her affections haue the fuU 
 bent : loue me ? why it muft be requited : I heart how I 
 xm cenfar'd.they fay I will beare my fclfe proudly, if I 
 perceiue the loue come from* her : they fay too, that (he 
 Will rather die than giue any figne of affection; 1 did ne- 
 uer thinkc to marry, I muft not feeme proud, happy are 
 they that heare their detractions, 'and can put them to 
 mending : they fay the Lady is faire, 'tis a truth , I can 
 beare them witneffe : and vertuous, tis fo , I cannot re- 
 prooue it, and wife, but for loumg me, by my troth it 1$ 
 no addition to her witte, r.or no great argument of her 
 folly; for 1 wil be horribly in loue with her, I may chance 
 haue fomc oddc quirkesand remnants of wine broken 
 on mee, becaufc I hsueraii'd fo long againft marriage : 
 but doth not the appetite alter ! a man loues the meat in 
 his youth, that he cannot indure in his age. Shall quipt 
 and fentences, and thcie paper bullets of the braine awe 
 a man from the careere of his humour ? No, the world 
 muft be peopled. When I faid I would die a batcheler.I 
 did not think I fhould Hue till I were maried.here comes 
 Beatrice : by this day.fnee's afaire Lady.I doc fpie fomc 
 muketofioueinher. 
 
 Enter Beorict 
 
 Beat. Againft my wil I am fcnt to bid you COOK in to 
 dinner, 
 . Bne. Fair* Iftsrrte*, I chanke yea for your painss. 
 
 r. I tooke no moreptines for thofe thankes.then 
 you take paines to thsnke me, if it had been painefull, I 
 would not haue come. 
 
 Bate. Youtakepleafuretheninshemeflage 
 Beat. Yea iuft fo much as you may take vpon 3 kniues 
 potnc.and choake a daw wlthall : you haue no (tomacke 
 fignior, fare you well. Exit. 
 
 Bee. Ha, againfl my will I am fent to bid you come 
 in to dinner: there's a double meaning in that : 1 tooke 
 no more paines for thofetUankes then you tooke paines 
 to thanke me, that's as much as to fay.any paines that I 
 take foryouisateafieasthankcs : if I do not take pitty 
 of her I am a tillaine, if I doe not loue her lams lew f I 
 will goe get her picture. Exit. 
 
 tmer Hero Andtwe genticmn. Margaret, M d VrfuU. 
 
 Hr Good <>M*rpret runne thee to the parlour, 
 There (hah thou findc my CobnJBeatritt , 
 Propofmg with the Prince and CUttLe, 
 Whiiper her care, and tell Im I and rrf/a t 
 Walke intheOrchard.and our whole difcourfc 
 Is all of her, (ay that thou ouer.heardit v>, 
 And bid her fleale into thep leached bower, 
 Where hony-fuckles ripened by the funne , 
 Forbid the funne to enter : like fauourite* , 
 Made proud by Prinres.that aduance their pride , 
 Againft that power that bred it.there will fhe hide her 
 To liften our purpofe, this is thy office , 
 Beare thee well in it, and leaue vs alone. 
 
 Trtarf. He make her cotrse ! warrant you prefenily. 
 
 Here. Now l^rfula, when Beatrice doth come, 
 As we do trace tnu alley vp and down?, 
 Ourtaikemuft onely be of ftcntdtcke , 
 When 1 doe name him,let irbe thy parr, 
 Topraife him morethen euer man did merit , 
 My tslke to thee muft be how ^medicki 
 Is licke in loue with Beitrite : of thi s matter , 
 h little Gupidr crafty arrow nude , 
 That onely wound* by hear-fay;now begin, 
 
 Enter Bettnct. 
 
 For tooke where Beatrice like a Lapwing runs 
 Clofe by the ground, to beare our conference. 
 
 frf. The pleafant'ft angling is to fee the fi (h 
 Cut with her golden ores the r)luer ftreame, 
 And greedily deuoure the treacherous btlte; 
 So angle we for Beatrice, who euen now. 
 Is couched in the wood-bine couerture, 
 Feare you not my part of the Dialogue 
 
 Her.Then go we neare her that her care loofe nothing, 
 Of the fa! te fwecte baite that we lay for it 
 No truely ?'VyW*,(he is too difdainfull, 
 I know her fpirits are as coy and wild*, 
 As Haggerdsof therockc. 
 
 Vrj'uU, But are you fure, 
 That Behedtckc loucs Beatrice fo intirely ? 
 
 Her. So fates the Prtnce,and my new trothed Lord. 
 
 yrf. And did they bid you tell her of Jt.Madam # 
 Her, They did intreate me to acquaint her of it, 
 But I pcrfwaded them,if they lou'd Benedtckg) 
 
 K To 
 
no 
 
 'uch adoe about J>(otfxng. 
 
 To wifh him wraftle with affc&on , 
 And oeuer to let 'Etttnct know of it, 
 
 Vrfrl*. Why did you fa,doth not the Centlctnao 
 Deferue as full s fortunate a bed, 
 A s cuer Btttrta (hall couch vpon ? 
 
 Hero- O God of loue! ( know he doth defcruc, 
 As much may be yecldcd to a man . 
 But Nature neuer fram'd swomans heart, 
 Ofprowdcr ftuffe then that of Beatrice : 
 Dildaine and Scorne ride fparklmgin her eyei, 
 Mif-priz.ing what they Ipoke^n.and her WU 
 Values it felfe fo highly, that to her 
 All matter clftfecmes weke:fhe cannot loue, 
 Nor take no fhape nor proied of affection, 
 Shee is fo fclfc indeared 
 
 fr/fc/4. Sure 1 thinke fo , 
 And therefore certatnely it were not good 
 She knew his loue,teft (he make fport at it 
 
 Htrt. Why you fpeakeerulh,! neiier yet faw man, 
 How wife.how uoblc,yong,how rarely featut'd. 
 But (he would fpell him backward: if faire fac'd, 
 She would fwesre the gentleman fhould be her (ifter 
 If blacke, why Nature drawing of an anticke. 
 Made a foule blot:if ull.a launce ill headed 
 If low, an agot very vildlie cut i 
 If fpeaking.why a vne blowne with all windes. 
 If nlent, why a blocke moued with none 
 So turnes (he eucry man the wrong fide out. 
 And neuer giues to Truth and Vertue, that 
 Which (implenefle and merit purchafeth. 
 
 PrfH. Sure, fure.fuch carping is not commendable. 
 
 Htre No,not to be fo odde,ad from all falhions, 
 As Beartet is, cannot be commendable, 
 But who dare tell her fo fit" I (hould fpeake. 
 She would mocke toe into ayre.O (he would laugh me 
 Out of my fclfe.prefle me to death with wit, 
 Thereforelel Bnedxkf like coueted fire , 
 Confumc away in fighes, wafte inwardly : 
 It were abetter death, to die with mockes , 
 Which is as bad as die with tickling. 
 
 Vrfu. Yet tell her of it hearew hat fhee will fay. 
 
 Here. No,ratherl villgoeto5*w<c^, 
 And counfailchimto fight againfl hupaffion, 
 And truly Iledeuifefomehonefl (landers , 
 To ftainc my cofin wrth,one doth not know, 
 How much-an ill word may impotfon liking. 
 
 Vrf*. O doe not doe your cofin fuch a wrong, 
 She cannot.be fo much without trae Judgement, 
 Hauing fo fwift and excellent a wit 
 As (be is prifde to haue, as to tefufe 
 So rare a Gentleman as (ignior Rntdtckt. 
 
 Htrt, He is the onely man of Italy, 
 Alwaiesexcepted, my deare Clutdit. 
 
 frf*. \ pray you be not angry with me.Madam*. 
 Speaking my hncy : Sigoior "Benedicts, 
 For (rape.for bearing argument and valour , 
 Goes formoft in report through Italy. 
 
 Hert. Indeed he hath an cxcellcm geocf name. 
 
 Vrfit. His excdlencedidearneitetehe had it: 
 When arc you married Madame? 
 
 Here. Why cuer ie day to morro w.cocne goeiq, 
 He (hew thee lome attires, and haue thy counfell, 
 Which is the beft to furni(h me to morrow. 
 
 VrfM. Shee's tane I warrant you, 
 We haue caught ha Madame ? 
 
 Htr. If it prpue fo,then louing goes by haps, 
 
 Some Cafni kills with artowes, feme with traps. i* 
 "But. What fir* is in miorearcs? can this be true? 
 Stand I condetrm'd for ptide and kerne fo much? 
 Contempt/arewell^nU maiden pride, adev, 
 No glory hues bchindethebacke of fuch. 
 And /r<Mt5,loue on,I will requite thee, 
 Timing rny wild* heart to thy louing hand : 
 If thou doR louc.my ktndwerTe ftuIJ incite chee 
 To binde our loucs vp in a holy band. 
 For others fay thou doft defruc, and 1 
 Bcleeue it better then r epouingly. E 
 
 futtr Princt, 7W, Btmdtekf, 4*d Leoaan. 
 
 Pnnee. I doebut ftay till your marriage becooium- 
 mate, and then go I toward Arragon. 
 
 C/4. lie bring you thither my Lord, if you'l veuch- 
 fafeme. 
 
 Prat. Nay, that would be as great a foyle in the new 
 glofle of your marnage,asto (hew a child e his new coat 
 and forbid him to weare it , I \villonely bee bold with 
 Bentditkt for his companic, for from the crowne of his 
 head, to ;hc fole of his foot ,h is all mirth,he hath twice 
 or thrice cut Ctiptdt bov-ftiing,and the little hang-man 
 dare nor (hoot at him, he hath a heart as found as a bell, 
 and his tongue is the clapper,for what his heart thinke*, 
 his tongue fpeaket. 
 
 Bene. Gailaots.l am oot as I haue bin. 
 
 Leo So fay I , mtthinkes you are (adder 
 
 Claud. I hope he be in loue. 
 
 Prat. Hang him truant .there's no trae drop of bloud 
 in htm to be truly toucht with loue^rfhe be fad.hcwams 
 money. 
 
 tn, Jhauethetooth-ach. 
 
 frm. Draw it. 
 
 Bent. Hang it. 
 
 Claud. Youmuft hang itfirft,and draw it aftetwarda. 
 
 Prim. What ? Hgh for the tooth-ac h. 
 
 Leon. Where i* but a humour or a. worme. 
 
 Ktne. Well,euery one cannot maflct a giiefe,but bee 
 that has it. 
 
 Clau. Yet fay I, he is in loue. 
 
 fnn. There is no appearance of fancie in him, vnkfle 
 it be a fancy that he hath to ftrange d ifgu ifes.as u> be a 
 Dotchmwto day^ Frenchman tomorrow: vnleflehee 
 haue a fancy to this foolery, as it appcares hee hath, hee 
 is no fook for fancy , as you vvcruld haue it to appeare 
 he if. 
 
 CLat. If he be not in loue with feme woman, there 
 is no beleeuing old fignes ,a bruthes hs hat a moraiogf, 
 What ftould that bode? 
 
 Pria. Hath any man feene him at the Sacbers ? 
 
 Clau. No, but the Barbers man roth bcene feen wjth 
 him, and the olde ornament of hi* cbecke hath alrcadk 
 fluft tennis balls. 
 
 Ltvk Indeed bcSookes yonger than hee did, by tte 
 loffeofabeard. 
 
 Prtv. Nay rubs birafetfeTvithCiuit,cai] you findl 
 bus out by that? 
 
 Clau. Tbat'su much u to fay, the fwoet youth's to 
 loue. 
 
 Prtn. Th greateft note ofit is his melancholy 
 
 Cltut. And when was be Tvontto vva(h his facef 
 
 Pria. Yea.or to paioi himfelfe ? for the which I heare 
 what they fay of him. 
 
 CLat. Nay.but bis iefting fpirit, which is now crept 
 into a lat fcrftru>g,and now gouera'd by ftof 5 
 
 Princt. 
 
Much adoe abwt 
 
 Ill 
 
 Pn*. Indeed that eels a hceuy tale tor him: conclude, 
 he i$ in loue. 
 
 Clan. Nay. but I know who loues him. 
 
 Prtnet. That would I know too, I warrant onethat 
 kno we shim not. 
 
 CU. Ycs.snd his ill conditions, and in defpight of all, 
 die* for him 
 
 Prin. Shce iha!! be buried with her face vpwards . 
 
 Bert, Yet is this no charmefor the toot h-ake.old ng- 
 nior, walke afide with mce,l haue ftudied eight or nine 
 wife words to fpeake to you, which thefe hobby. horfes 
 muftnotheare. 
 
 Prin. For my life to breake with him about DtMfiee: 
 
 Clot. To euen fo , hern and Mtrgaret haue by this- 
 played their part* with rrtrr,and then the mo Beares 
 wi 11 not bite one another when they meete. 
 
 B*fl. MyLordandbrother.Godfaueyou. 
 
 Prim. Good den brother. 
 
 Baft. If your leifure feru'd, I would fpeake with you. 
 
 Pnuce. In prame? 
 
 Bt/f. Fit pleafe you, yet Count CWiftnay beare , 
 for xvhat I would fpeake or'concerncs him. 
 
 Trtx What** the matter? 
 
 B*jkt. Meanes your Lordfhip to be married to mor- 
 row* 
 
 trot. You know he does. 
 
 &)?. I know not that when he Vnowes what I know. 
 
 C/4*. If there be any impediment, ! pray you difeo- 
 ftetit 
 
 JBfft You may thinke I loue you not,!et that appears 
 herenfter, and aymebetter at me by that I now will ma- 
 nifeft, for my brother (1 thinke.he holds you wel!,and in 
 dearenefle of heart) hath holpe to efFe& your en Cuing 
 marriage : furely fute ill fpenl, and labour ill beftowed* 
 
 Pn. Why,what|s the matter? 
 
 Tttfiani. 1 came hither to tell you, and circumftances 
 fliottned, (for flic hath bcene too long a talking of) tht 
 Ltdyisdinoyall. 
 
 Clan. Whottr*? 
 
 Btjf. Euenflwe, Lenatoet Here ,yow Htro, eucry 
 rn&rft HtTQ* 
 
 Cl*M. Dvfloyall? 
 
 B*fl. The word it too good to paint out her wicked- 
 nefie, I could fiy (he were worfe, thinke you of worfe 
 title, and I will fit her to it -. wonder not till further war- 
 rant! goe but wkh mee to night, you fhai fee her cham- 
 ber window entred, euen the night before her wed ding 
 day, if you loue her, .then to morrow wed her : But it 
 would better tit your honourto change your mindc. 
 
 CUuuL May this be fo? 
 
 Print. I will not thinke ib 
 
 BaSl. Ify ou dare not truft that you fee , confefl* not 
 that you know : if you will follow mee, ! will (hew you 
 enough, and when you haue feene more, & heard more, 
 proceed accordingly. 
 
 CUu. If I fee any thing to night, why 1 fttould not 
 nrtfry Her to morrow in rhecongregtion,whee I (hold 
 wedde, there will I frame her. 
 
 Prin. And as I wooed for theew obtaineher , I will 
 ioyne whb thee to difgrace her. 
 
 Baft. I will difparage her no farther, till you are my 
 witimffes, beare it coldly but till nicht , and let the iflue 
 ftowitfelfe 
 
 Pria. O day vmowcrdty turned I 
 
 Omitcnjetc (trangelie thwartmg ! 
 [. O plague right well prcuenrcd ! fo will you 
 fay, Yhen you haue fetne the fequele. Exit. 
 
 Enter Dtgberj md bit tnnftrtner vitk tk watco. 
 
 1>9g. Are you good men and true ? 
 
 Vrrg . Yea, or elfe it were pitty but they fhcruld futter 
 (aluation body and foule. 
 
 Dogb. IS ay, that were a punishment too good for 
 them.ifthcyftouldhaoc^ny allegiance in them, being 
 chofenfor the Princes watch. 
 
 Vtrpt. Well, gme them their charge, neighbour 
 
 Firit, who thinke you the tnoft dcfartleffe man 
 beCon(bble> 
 
 HzOte*ke fir , or G**gt S*+*ub , for 
 they can write and reade. 
 
 Dogb. Come hither neighbour Sea-coale, God hath 
 bleft yoo with a good name : to be a wel-ftubured man, 
 is the gift of Fortune, but to write and read*, comes by 
 
 Both which Mafier Conflable 
 
 Deft. You haue : ] knew it would be your an(were 
 wel!,k>ryourfauaur fir, why giueGod thankes,& make 
 noboaftofit, and foryouf writing and reading, let that 
 appearc when there is no need of fuch vanity , yon are 
 thought heere to be the moft fcnflcffc and fir man for th 
 Conttable of the watch : therefore beare you the fin- 
 thorne : this is your charge : You (hall comprehend all 
 vagrom men, you arc to bid any manftand in the Prin- 
 ces name. 
 
 W4ttht. Ho w if a will not ft an d ? 
 
 Df*. Whythentakenonotcofhim,butlethlaigo, 
 and prcfently call the reft of the Watch together, and 
 thanke God you are riddeof a knaue. 
 
 Vergts. If he will not Hand when he ia bidden, hee is 
 Done of the Princes fubic&s. 
 
 Dogb. True , and they are to mcddla with none but 
 the Pnn^es fubiedb : you (hall alfo m^ke no oorfe in the 
 ftrectes : for , for the Watch to babble and taUte, is root) 
 tollerable, and nor to beindured . 
 
 Wtueh. We will rather fleepe than talke, wee know 
 what belongs to a Watch. 
 
 "Dcff. Why you fpeake like an ancienr and moft quiet 
 watchman/or 1 cannot fee how deeping (hould offend . 
 only haue eare that your bills be not (tolne : well, you 
 art to call at all the Aiehoufes, and bid ibcm that arc 
 drunke get them to bed. 
 
 WatA. How rf they will not? 
 
 Dagb. Why then let them aiont till they ere fober.if 
 they nuke you not then the better anfwere.you may (y 
 they are not the men you tooke them for. 
 
 tratcb. Well fir. 
 
 'Dogb. If you meet a thecfe.you may fufped him r by 
 veHu* of your office, to be no true man : and fo* fuch 
 kmdeofmen, theleiTeyoumeddieormakewtththem, 
 why the more is for your honefty. 
 
 Wauh. If wee know him tobeathiefe.fhalfwcetios 
 lay hands on him 
 
 felfe what he is, and (teale out of your company. 
 Per. You haue bin al waies cal'd a mereifui mi partner 
 Dog. TrUely I would not hang a dog by my wiil.much 
 
 more a man who hath anie hotreftie in him* 
 
 K , 
 
ri 
 
 112 
 
 oz about 3\(othing. 
 
 rgti. If you hcaic a child eric in the nighc you muft 
 all to thcnurfe, and bid hcrftill it. 
 
 itch. How if the nurfc be afleepc and will not 
 eare vs? 
 
 Dog, Why then depart in peace, and let the childe 
 wake her with cry ing, forihecwc that will not hear* 
 cr Lmbc when it baei, will neucr anfwetc a calfe when 
 e bleates. 
 
 Vcrgtt. 'Tis venclrue. 
 
 Dog. This u the end of the charge : you conftable 
 re to prefent the Princes owneperfon, if you niectcthe 
 'rince in the night, you may ftaic him. 
 
 tercet. Nay birladie that I thinke a cannot. 
 
 Dg- Fiue Shillings 10 one on't with anie man that 
 ;nowes the Statue J,hc may ftaiehim, mar ne not with- 
 out theprincc be willing. for indeed ihc watch ought to 
 offend no man,ind it is an offence to ftay a man againft 
 us will. 
 
 Verges. Birladie I thinke it be fo. 
 
 Dog. Ha.ah ha, well matters good night,andthere be 
 nie matter of weight chances, call vpme, keepe your 
 cllowes counfailcs, and your owne, and good night, 
 come neighbour. 
 
 Witch. Well mailers, we hcare our chargc,let vs go 
 t here vpon the Church bench till two, and then all to 
 bed. 
 
 Dog. One word more, honefl neighbors. I pray you 
 
 waich about fjgniorwMf<!doore,ror the wedding be- 
 
 ng there tomorrow, there is a great coyle tonight, 
 
 adicw.be vigitant I befeechyou. Exeunt. 
 
 fnttr Borachio and fynrade . 
 
 Ear Whar.r^r^? 
 
 WMck. Peacc,ftir not. 
 
 "Ear. ConraJd&y. 
 
 Can. Here man, I am at thy elbow. 
 
 Ber. Mas and my elbow iicht.l thought there would 
 a fcabbe follow. 
 
 Con, I will owe thee an anfwerc for that, and now 
 brwardwith thy tale. 
 
 Bor. Stand tbee clofe then vnder thispenthoufe/orii 
 driffels raine, and 1 will.like a true drunkard.vtter all to 
 hee. 
 
 tt'rf/c?>. Some treafon maflers.yet ftandclofe. 
 
 Bor. Therefore know, I hauc earned of Dt lohn a 
 houfand Ducates. 
 
 Con.ls it poffible that anie vHlanie fhould befo deare? 
 
 Bar. Thoufhould'ft rather aske if' it were pofliblea- 
 nie vilhniefhould befo ricri.'for when rich villains hauc 
 eedeof poore ones, pooie ones may make what price 
 they will^ 
 
 Con. I wonder at it. 
 
 Bar. That fhewcs thou art vnconfirm'd.thou knoweft 
 that the fafhion ofadoublet.or ahat,oracloa'ke, is no. 
 thing to a man. 
 
 en. YcJ.it is apparell. 
 
 Bar. Imeancthcfafhion. 
 
 Can. Yes the fa{hion is the fafhion. 
 
 Br. Tu(h,I may well fay the foole's the foole.but 
 feeft thou not what a deformed theefc this fafhion is ? 
 
 Watch. I know that dcformed.a has bin a vile theefe, 
 this vii.yeares.a goes vp and downc like a gentle man-. 
 I remember his nam. 
 
 Ber. D id'ft thou not heare fome bodie ? 
 
 Can. No.'twai the vaine on thehouie. 
 
 Bar Seeft thou not (I fay) what a deformed thkfe 
 this fafhion is.how giddily a tutnes about all the Hou 
 
 A 
 
 blouds.betweencfometecne&fittc & thirtie,fometime* 
 '*^/ fouldiour* in th< rech'x 
 
 painting, fometime like god Bell priefts in the old 
 Church window.fometiuicljkc the fhauen Hactdu in 
 the fmircht worm eaten tapeftrie, where his. cod-pecc 
 fcemes as maiTie as hit club. 
 
 Con. AH this 1 fec,and fee that the fafliion wearci out 
 more appatrell then the man;but art not thou thy felfe 
 giddie with the fafhion too that thou haft ftufted out of 
 thy talc into telling me of the fa/hion? 
 
 Bor. Not fo neither, but know that I hiue to night 
 wooed Mfrgtrtt the Ltdyfteroej gentle-woman, by the 
 name of Htro t fhcleancs meout at her miftriseham her- 
 window, bids me \ thufand times good night: I tell 
 this tale viidly. I fhould firrt tell thee how the Prince 
 CUitdio and my Mafter p[ame^^nd pUced.and pofleffed 
 by my Maftcr Don lthn t faw a far off in the Orchard this 
 amiable incountcr. 
 
 Con. And thought thy Margaret was Here f 
 
 Ber. Two of them did.the Princand c"/4*Ji,butthe 
 diuell my Mafier knew fhew2s^/^rg/r and partly by 
 his oathes.whtchfuftpofTeft them, partly by the darfce 
 night which did deceiue them.but chiefely,byrny yilU- 
 nie, which did confirme any {lander that Den lokn had 
 made, away went Claudia enraged, fwore hee vvould 
 meete her as he was apointed next morning at theTetn- 
 ple,and therc.before the whole congregation fhame her 
 with what he faw o're night, and fend her borne agajne 
 without a husbaud. 
 
 Watch, i .We charge you in the Princei name ftarrd. 
 
 tf^fc-i.a.Call vp the right mafter CoDfHbk,vve haue 
 hetcrecouered the moft dangerouspeece of lechery, that 
 euer was knowne in the Common-wealth. 
 
 tratch. i . And one Deformed is one of them. I know 
 him, a v veares a 1 ocke, 
 
 Conr. Maflcrs.ruafters. 
 
 ur<ttcb. 2. Youle be made bring deformed forth I war- 
 rant you, 
 
 Conr. Mafters.neuer fpeake,vvc charge you, Jet v$ o- 
 beyyouto goevvithvs. 
 
 Bor. We are like toprouea goodly commoditie.be- 
 ing taken vp of thefe mens bils. 
 
 Conr. A commoditie in qucftion I warrant y ou ; come 
 weele obey you. Exnut. 
 
 Enter Her,anJ Margaret, And Vrf*!& 
 
 Hera. Good ^rfuU wake my cofni Beartce t and dc- 
 fire her to rife.. 
 
 Urftt. J will Lady. 
 
 Her And bid her come hither. 
 
 rrf. Well. 
 
 M*r. Troth! thinke your other rebate were better. 
 
 Btro. No pray thee good Meg,\\e v veare this. 
 
 A/^.By my troth's not logood,and I warrant your 
 cofin will fay fo. 
 
 Zero. Mycofm'sa foole, and thou art another, Ue 
 vveatenone but this. 
 
 M*r. I like the new tire within excellently, if the 
 baire were a thought browner : and your gown's a moft 
 rare fifhicn yfaith, 1 Taw the Duuhefle of MtlUiaes 
 gowne that they ptaife fo. 
 
 Bero. O that exccedes they fay. 
 
 Mar. By my troth's but a night-gowne in rcfpeft of 
 yours,cloth a gold and cuts,and lac'd withfiluer,fet with 
 pearles^Jowne fleeurs,fidefleeuw^nd skirts.round vn- 
 derborn with a blewifh tiniel,but for a fin e queiot grace- 
 full and excellent fafhion.yours is worth ten on't. 
 
 Btro. God 
 
tZhfucbaJoe about Bathing. 
 
 Here. Gadgiuemeeioy toweareie, for my heart is 
 exceeding heauy. 
 
 ijforga. 'T will be-heauia foone , by che walghc of a 
 man- 
 
 Jfao. Fie vpon thw, art not a( ham'd t 
 
 ttarg. Of what Lady ? of fpeaking honourably ? is 
 not marriage honourable in a beggar? is not your Lord 
 honourable without marriage ? I thinke you would haue 
 me fay, fauing your reverence a husband : and bad thin* 
 king dee not wrefttruefpeakirg, He offend no body, is 
 there any harmc in the beauier for a husband ? none I 
 chinke, and it be the right husband, and the right wife . 
 otherwife 'tis light and not hcauy.aske myLady Beatrice 
 dfc.here (he comes. 
 
 Enter Beatrice. 
 
 Hero. Good morrow Coze. 
 Beat. Good morrow Tweet Hero. 
 
 Hero. Why how now? do you fpeake in the fich tune? 
 
 Be.it. I am out of all other tune.me thinkes. 
 
 Mar. Claps into Light a loue , (that goes without a 
 burdeojdoyoufingit and He dance it 
 
 Beat. Ye L ightaloue with your heeles, then if your 
 husband haue (table* enough, you'll looke he (hall lack* 
 nobames. 
 
 Mar. O illegitimate conflruclion ! I fcorne that with 
 iny heeles. 
 
 Beta. Tis almofl fine a cloeke cofin, 'tis rime you 
 were ready ,by my troth I am exceeding iil,Scy ho. 
 
 Mar. For a hauke,a horfe.or a husband ? 
 
 Seat. For the letter that begins them all ,H. 
 
 Mar. Well, and youbenot tusn'd Turke, there's no 
 more fayling by the ftarre. 
 
 Beat. What mcanes the foole trow? 
 
 Afar. Nothing I, but God fend euery one tbeir harts 
 defiie. 
 
 Hen. The fegloues the Count fentmee, they are an 
 excellent perfume. 
 
 'Beat. I am ftuft cofin, I cannot finell. 
 
 Alar. A maid and ftuft! there's goodly catching of 
 cclde. 
 
 Beat. OGodhelpeme.Godhelpmejhowlonghaue 
 youproreft appreheofion / 
 
 Afar. Eucrfince you left itjdoth not my wit become 
 me rarely? 
 
 B-vt. It is not feene enough, yon (hould weare in in 
 your cap, by my troth I am ficke. 
 
 Her. Grtyou fome of this difliirdwntow fc/W/S^ 
 znd lay it to your heart,! t is the onely thing for a qualm. 
 
 Hero. Theretnoa prickfi her with a thiflelL 
 
 Beat. Benedsttttt, why &<&?? you haue fome mo- 
 rall in this *&?. 
 
 Afar. Moral! ? no by my troth,! hace no morall mea. 
 rung, I meant plainc holy thiflell , you may thinke per- 
 chance that 1 tKinke fou are in !oue,nay birlady I am not 
 fuchafooleto thinke what I lift, nor I lift not to thick e 
 what I can, not indeed I cannot thinke, if 1 would tbinke 
 my hart out of thinking, that you are ia loue,or that you 
 wUlbeinloue,orthatyoucanbeinloue : yet BewKliek! 
 was fuch another, and now it he become a man,hc fwote 
 bee would neuer marry /and yet now in defpight of his 
 heart he eates his meat without grudging, and how you 
 may be conuerted I know nat,but me thinkesyou looke 
 with your eies as other women doe. 
 
 Sac. What pace is shis that thy wnguekcepes. 
 
 Ifar. Not a fa! (e gallop. 
 Eater r 
 
 Prfok. Madam,withdraw,the Prince,theCount,fig. 
 n\tx Betiadieks t Don Mo, and all the gallants of the 
 towns t^re come to fetch you to Chinch. 
 
 Hen. Helps to dwffe mee good cote. 
 good frftita. 
 
 fnter Leoaato, atdtbfConjtablt, . 
 
 Leoaetto. What would you with mee, honcft neigh- 
 bour? 
 
 ConJt.Dcg. Mary fir I would haue fome confidence 
 with you, that deccmes youneaiely. 
 
 Lean. Briefe J pray you , for you fee it is a bufie time 
 with me. 
 
 Mary this it is fir. 
 es in truth it is fir. 
 
 Lean. What is it my good friends? 
 
 Caa.'Dt. Goodman Verges fir fpeakes a little of the 
 matter, an old man fir, and his wits are not fo blunt , as 
 God helpe I would defire they were , but infaith honeft 
 as the skin between? his browes. 
 
 fifed! Yes I thank God, I am os honeft a any man li- 
 uing,that is an old man,and no honefter then I. 
 
 Cm.'Dog. Compaiifons are odorous,palabtas^eieb. 
 bour Verges. 
 
 Leon. Neighbours, you are tedious. 
 
 CtoMJog. It pleales your wotfhip to fay fojsut weare 
 the poore Dukes officers.but trucly for mine owne part, 
 if I were as tedious as a King I could node in my heart to 
 beftow it all of your worfhip. 
 
 Leon. Allthytedioufnefleonme,ah? 
 
 Cmft.Dag. Yea, and 'twere a thoufand times more 
 than 'tis, for I hcare as good exclamation on your Wor- 
 fhipasofany man inthcCitie, andthoughl bee but 3 
 poore man, I am glad toneareit. 
 
 Head. And foam 1 
 
 Leon. I would faine know what you haue to fay, 
 
 J. Afarry fir our wwch to night , excepting your 
 worships prefence , haue tane a couple of as arrant 
 knauei g any in Me (Tin a. 
 
 cViUfcg A good old man fir , hee will be talking as 
 they fay, when the age is in the wit rs out.God help* w, 
 it is a world to fee : well faid y faith neighbour ffrgti , 
 well. God's a good man, and two men ride of a horfe, 
 one muft ride behinde, ?n honefl icule y fait h fir , by my 
 troth he is, as eucr broke bread, but God is to bee wor- 
 (hipt, all men are not alike, alas good neighbour. 
 
 Lew. Indeed neighbour he comes too (hort of you. 
 
 Cen.Do. Gifts that God giues. 
 
 Lean. I muft lesue you. 
 
 CanfDsg. One word fir , our watch fir haue indeede 
 comprenended two afpitious perfons, & we would haue 
 them this morning examined before your worfliip. 
 
 Lem. Take their examination your felfe, and bring it 
 me, I am now in great hatfe.as may appearernto you. 
 
 Cmft. It (hall be fuffigance (Exit. 
 
 Leon. Drinke fome wine ere you goe : fare you well. 
 
 MtfleHgtr. My Lord, they ftay for you to giue your 
 daughter to her husband. 
 
 Lean. lie wait vpon them,! am ready. 
 
 Degb. Goe good partner, goe get you toFraacii St a- 
 coak t oid him bring bis pen and inkehorotto the Gaole : 
 we are now to examine thofe men . 
 
 And we muft doe it wifely. 
 Wee will fpare for no wittel warrsnryou 
 K hem, 
 
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 leere's (hat Chill driur Tome of them to a non-come, on- 
 y get the learned writer to fet downeour excommuni- 
 
 ation, and meet me at the laile. 
 
 Sxtma. 
 
 Enter Prince* "ZnSlard. Leoaato, Frier ; CUndit>, Btnedicke , 
 Hero, awi'Beatrict. 
 
 Leoaato. Come Frier /V4tfW,bebriefe,onely to th 
 plains forme of marriage, and you fhal recount their par- 
 ticular duties afterwards. 
 
 Fr*n, You come hither,my Lord.to marry this Lady. 
 
 Clast. No. 
 
 Leo. To be married to her : Frier, you come to mar- 
 rie her. 
 
 Frter t Lady,youcome hitherto bemarried to this 
 Count. 
 
 Htro. I doe. 
 
 Frier. If either of you know any inward impediment 
 why youfliould not be conioyned, I charge you on your 
 foulestovtterit. 
 
 Claud. Know you arue, Hero? 
 
 Hero. None my Lord. 
 
 Fher. Know you ame, Count ? 
 
 Lecn. I dare make his anfwer, None. 
 
 C'aa. O what men dare do /-what men may do ! what 
 men daily do 1 
 
 Bene. How now ! interietjons ? why then, fomebe 
 of laughing, as ha, ha,he. 
 
 Cla-4. Stand thee by Frier, father, by your leaue< 
 Will you with free and vnconftrained foule 
 Giue me this maid your daughter ? 
 
 Leta. As freely tonne as God did giue her me. 
 
 C/4. And whathauel to giue you back,whofe worth 
 May counterpoife this rich and precious gift? 
 
 frin. Nothing, vnlefle you render her againe. 
 
 Clou. Sweet Pr ince.you learn me noble thaakfulnes : 
 There Leenats, take het backe againe. 
 Giue not this rotten Orenge to your friend, 
 Shee's but the figne and femblance of her honour : 
 Behold how like a maid (he blufiies heere ' 
 
 what authorise and (hew of truth 
 Can cunning finne eouer it felfe withall ! 
 Conies not that bloud, as modeft euidence , 
 
 To wiinsffe (imple Vertue ? would you not fweare 
 Ail you that fee her, that foe were a maide, 
 By thefe exterior (hewes ? But (he is none : 
 She kno wes the heat of a luxurious bed : 
 Her blufii is guiltineffe, not modeftie. 
 
 Leo>.:Mo, What doe you meane, my Lord > 
 
 Clou. Not to be married, 
 Not to knit my foule to an approutd wanton. 
 
 Lean. Deere my Lord,ifyou Inyourowneproofe, 
 Kaue vanquifht the refinance of her youth. 
 And made defeat of her virginitie. (her s 
 
 ClAK. I know what you would fay: ifl haue knowne 
 You will fay, fhe did imbrace me as a husband, 
 And fo extenuate the forehand finne : No Leaaata 
 
 1 neuer tempted her with word too large, 
 But 2s a brother to his After, (hewed 
 Bafhfull finceritie and comely loue. 
 
 Here. And feem'd I euer otherwife to you ? 
 
 CI<M. Out on thee feemingj will write zgainftit, 
 You fecme to me as Diane in her Orbe, 
 As chafte as is the budde ere i: be blowne 
 But you are more intemperate in your blood , 
 Than ?V*MV,or thofe pampred animalls, 
 That rage in fauage fenfualitie. 
 
 Htro. Is my Lord well, that he doth fpezke fo vwidt? 
 
 Leo* SweetePrince.whyfpeakenotyou? 
 
 Prm. Whatfhouldl fpeake^ 
 I ftand t'.ifhonour'd that haue gone about , 
 To linke my deare friend to a common ftale. 
 
 Lew. Are thefe things fpoken , or doe I but dresme ? 
 
 Baft. Sir.they are fpoken, and thefe things are true. 
 
 "Seat. This lookes not like a nuptial!. 
 
 // f r<.True,OGod.' 
 
 Clati. Lecnato, ftandl here? 
 Is this the Prince ? is this the Princes brother ? 
 Is this face Heroes ? are our eies our owne? 
 
 Leon. All this is fo.but what of this my Lord ? 
 
 Clou. I,et me but moue one queftiou to your da-jgh- 
 And by that fatherly and kindly power, (ter. 
 
 That you haue in her, bid her anfwer truly. 
 
 Leo 1 charge thee doe.as thou art my childe. 
 
 Hero. OGod defend me how am I befet , 
 Whac kinde of catechizing call you this ? 
 
 Cfasf. To nuke you anfvver truly to your name. 
 
 Hero. Is it not Htro > who can blot that nsme 
 With any iuft reproach ? 
 
 Claud. Marry that can Kro t 
 Hero i; felfe can blot cut Herns vcrtue. 
 What man was he.talkt with you yefterngh\, 
 Out at your window betwixt twelue and one? 
 Now ifyou are a msid,anfwer to this. 
 
 tiero. I talkt with no man at that nowre my Lord 
 
 Pritxe. Why then you a re no maiden. Lemao, 
 1 am ferry you muft heare : vpon mine honor . 
 My felfe, my brother, and this gneued Count 
 Did fee her, heare her, at that howre laft night, 
 Talke with a ruffian at het chamber window. 
 Who hath indeed moft like a liberal! villaine, 
 Confcfl the vile en counters they haue had 
 A thoufand times in fecret. 
 
 lolm. Fie, fie, they are not to be named my Lord, 
 Not to be fpoken of, 
 There is not chaftitie enough in language, 
 Without offence to vtter them: thus pretty Lady 
 I am ferry for thy much mifgouernment, 
 
 Claud. O Hero ! what a Hero hadft tbou beene 
 Ifhalfe thy outward graces had beeneplaced 
 About thy thoughts and counfaiies of thy heart? 
 But fare thee well ,moft foule .tnoft faire, fare wal? 
 Thou pure impiety, and impious puritie. 
 For thee lie locks vp all the gates of Loue, 
 And on my eie-ltds {hall ConieAure hang , 
 To turne all beauty into thoughts of haime, 
 And neuer (hall it more be gracious. 
 
 luin. Hath no mans dagger here z point for me? 
 
 Etas, Why how now cofm.wherfore fink you down? 
 
 Bait. Come,let vs gotthefe things come thus to lighs, 
 Smother her fpiritsvp. 
 
 Ban. How doth the Lady ? 
 
 Sfaf. Deadlthinke,helpevncle, 
 r, why flferw Vncle^ignor Swafe%, Frier. 
 
 Lemata. O Fate ! take not away thy hcaay hawk 
 D ?th is the faireft couer for her fltame 
 Thstnsy be wifh: for. 
 
 Ve. How 
 
Much ados about ^Set/ring. 
 
 Btatr. Hownowcofin/:fe/< 
 
 /TJ. Haue comfort Ladie. 
 
 Lw. Doftthoulookevp? 
 
 Frtw. Yea, wherefore (hould (henSt ? 
 
 1*09. Wherfore ? W hy doth 1101 euery earthly thing 
 >y (hame vpon her ? Could (he heere denie 
 'he ft orie that is printed in her blood ? 
 to not hue Htrf, do not ope chine eyes : 
 ; or did I chinke thou wouldft not quickly die, 
 hough: I thy fpirits were flrcnger then thy fhames, 
 Ay felfe would on the reward of reproaches 
 ttike at thy life Grieu'd !, I had but one ? 
 id I, for that at frugal Natures frame > 
 
 one too much by thee; why had lone? 
 ffhj euer was't thou louelie in my eies ? 
 
 hy had I not with charitable hand 
 ooke vp a beggars iffueatmy g*tes, 
 Who fmeered thus, and enir'd with infttnie, 
 mighthaue faid.no part of It is mine s 
 ; his (hamc derlues it fclfe from vnknowne loine?, 
 tut mine,and mine 1 Icu'd, and mine I prais'd, 
 Ind mine that 1 was proud on mine fo much, 
 That I my felfe , was to my felfe not mine : 
 Slewing of her, why (he, O (he t3 falne 
 nto a pit of Inke, that the wide fea 
 iath drops too few to wafh her cleane agai'ne, 
 Aod fait too little, which may fea fo n glue 
 Toherfouletaintedflefh. 
 
 Beo. Sir, fir, be patient : for my pan, I em fo attired 
 n wonder, I know not what to fay. 
 Bea. O on my foule my cofin is belied. 
 Ben, Ladie.were you her bedfellow iaft night > 
 "Be*. No truly : not although vntilllaft night, 
 I haue this tweluemonth bin her bedfellow. 
 
 faa. Confirm'djConfirm'd.O that ftronget made 
 Which was before barr'd vp with tibs of iron 
 Would the Princes lie, and C t**ko lie, 
 Who lou'd her fo, that fpeakine of her foulnefle, 
 Wafh'd it with teares ? Hence from her, let her die. 
 
 Fn. Hee me a little, for I haue onely bene filent fo 
 long, and giucn way v 
 ting of the Ladie, 1 haue markt, 
 Athoufand blufhing apparitions 
 To ftsrt intoher face, a thoufand innocent (rentes, 
 In Angel whitenefie beare away thofe bluihe?, 
 Ami in her eietherehtth appeared afire 
 To borne the error* that thefe Princes hold 
 Agamft her maiden truth. Callmeafoole, 
 Truft not ay reading, nor my obferuations, 
 Which with experimental feale doth warrant 
 The tenure of my booke : truft not my age. 
 My reuerence, calling, nor diuinitie, 
 If this fwect Ladie lye not guiltlcfle heere, 
 Vnder Tome biting error. 
 
 Leo. Friar ,it cannot be 9 
 Thoo feea that all the Gnce that (he hath left, 
 Is, that (he wil not adde to her damnation. 
 A finne of penury, fhe not denies it : 
 Why feek'ft thou then to couer with excufe, 
 That which appeares in proper nakednefie .' 
 ' fH, Ladie, what man is he you are accus'd of? 
 Hero. They know that do accufe me, I know none 
 If I know more of any man aline 
 Then that which maiden modeftie doth warrant, 
 Let all my finnes iacke mercy. O my Father, 
 Prove you that any man with me conuerft, 
 
 ly be 
 vnto this courfe of tbrtune, by no 
 
 At houres vnmeete, or that I yefternight 
 
 Maintained the change of words with any creature, 
 
 Refufe me, hate me, torture rrw to death. 
 
 Fry. Thereisfomeftrangenriifprifioninthe Princes. 
 Btn. Two of them haue the vrie bent of honor, 
 
 And if their wifedomes be mifled in this : 
 
 The pta&fe of itliues in Mn the baftard, 
 
 Wbofefptries toilein frame of villanies. 
 
 Lto. \ know not : if they fpeake but truth ofher, 
 
 Thefe hands (hall tenrehet : If they wrong her honour, 
 
 The proudefl of them (ball wel heare of it. 
 
 Time hath not yet Co dried this bloud of mine, 
 
 Nor age fo eate vp my muemion, 
 
 NorFortuflemade fuch liauocke of my meane;, 
 
 Nor my bad life reft me fo much of friends, 
 
 But they (hail flnde, awak'd in fuch a kinde, 
 
 Both ftrength of Hmbe.and policie of minde. 
 
 Ability in meanes, and choile of friends, 
 
 To quit me of them throughly. 
 
 JFr,. paufe awhile: 
 
 And let my counfell fway you in this cafe, 
 Your daughter heere the Princefie (left for dead) 
 Let her awhile be fecretly kept in, 
 And publifli it, that (he is dead indeed : 
 Maintaine a mourning oRentation, 
 And on your Families old monument, 
 Hang mournful! Epitaphes, and do all rue?, 
 That appertaine vnto a burial 1. 
 
 Lte*. What (hall become of thu?What wil this do? 
 Fn. Marry this wel carried, (hall on her bchalfe, 
 Change flandf r to remorfe, that is feme good, 
 But not for that dreame I on this Orange courfe. 
 
 But on this rrauailelooke for greater birth : 
 
 She dying, as it mud be fo miintam'd, 
 
 Vpon the infrantthat (he was accus'd. 
 
 Shal be lamented, pittied, and excus J 
 
 Ofeuery hearer : foritfofalsout, 
 
 That what we haue, we prize not to the worth, 
 
 Whiles we enioy it; but being hck'd and loft, 
 
 Why chon we racke the value, then we findc 
 
 The vertue thac pofle&ion would not (hew vs 
 
 Whiles it was ours, fo will it fare swith ClaffK/Jo 
 
 When he (hal heare (he dyed vpon hit words, 
 
 Th'ldea of her life (hal (weedy creepe 
 
 Into his ftudy of imagination. 
 
 And euery louely Organ of her life, 
 
 Shall come apparel'd in more precious habite : 
 
 More mouing delicate, and ful of life , 
 
 Into the eye andprofpect of his foule 
 
 Then when (he liu'd indeed : then (hal he mourne. 
 
 If euer Loue had intereft in his Liuer, 
 
 And wifh he had not fo accufed her : 
 
 No, though he thought his accufation true : 
 
 Let this be fo, and doubt not but fuccefie 
 
 Wil fa(hion the euent in bettet (hape, 
 
 Then I can lay it do-fine in likelihood. 
 
 But if allaymebuc this be leuelld falfe, 
 
 The fuppofition of the Ladies death, 
 
 Will quench the wonder of her infamie. 
 
 And it it fort not well, you may conceale her, 
 
 As bed befits her wounded reputation, 
 
 In fome redufiue and religious life , 
 
 Out of all eyes,tongnes,mindes and iniuries. 
 
 Bw. Signior/xMMfo.let the Frier aduife /OH, 
 And though you know my inwardnefle and loue 
 k very much vnto the Prince and laudio. 
 
 Yet 
 
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 ct, by mine honor, I will deals in this, 
 fit fcctetly and iuftlie, a yout foule 
 Should with your bodie. 
 
 Leon. Being that I flow in greefe, 
 The fmalleft twine may lead me. 
 
 frier. Tis well confented,prfemly sway, 
 Tor to ftvangc fore,ftrangeJy they ftraine the cure. 
 Come Lady , die to liue.this wedding day 
 'erhaps is but prolong'd.haue patience & endure. Exit 
 Bent, Lady fi<-iwrv,haue you wept all this while* 
 Beat. Yea.and I will weepea while longei. 
 Bent. I will not dcfuc that. 
 Reat. You haue no reafon, I do it freely. 
 Bent. Sur die 1 do belccue your fair cofm il wrong d 
 Beat. Ah,how much might the man deferue of mee 
 thai would right her t 
 
 Bent. Is thete anyway to (hew fh friendship? 
 Btat. Averieeuenway,butnofuchfnend. 
 Beite. May a man doe it t 
 Beat. It is a mans office.but not youn. 
 "Sent. 1 doe roue nothing in the world fo wll as you, 
 is not that grange; 
 
 "Beat. Aifttangeasthethinglknownot, it were as 
 pofiible for me to fay ,1 loued nothing fo well as you.but 
 beleeue me not, and yei I licnot,! confcfle nothing, not 
 I deny nothing, t am forry for my coufin. 
 tint. Bymyfwordflrtfffothoulou'ftme. 
 Beat. Doc not fwcareby it and cat it. 
 Bent. 1 will fweareby it that you loue raee.and I will 
 make him eat it that fayes I lone not you. 
 Beat. Will you not eat your word? 
 Dene. With no fa wee that can be dcuifed to it, I pro* 
 teft I loue thee. 
 
 Beat . Why then God forgiue me. 
 Bent. Wha.t offencefweet Beatrice i 
 Btat. You haueftayedmemahappyhowre.lwaia- 
 bout to proteft I loued you. 
 
 "Bent. And doc it with all thy heart. 
 Heat. I loue you with fo much of my heart.that none 
 is left to proteft. 
 
 Bened. Come, bid me doe any thing for tnee. 
 Eta. Kill CUoukt. 
 Bt*e. Ha ,not for the wide world 
 Heat. YoukiUmetodenie,farewell 
 Bent. Tarriefweet 'Beatrice. 
 But. jamgone,thoughInheeTe,thelinolotte 
 io you, nay I pray you let me got. 
 Bent. Beatrice. 
 Beat. Infaithlwillgoe. 
 Bene. Wee'll be friends firft 
 "Beat. You dare eafier be friends with twee, than fight 
 with mine enemy. 
 
 Bent. Is Clatdit thine enemie ? 
 Btat . Is a not approued in the height a villaine, that 
 hath flandcred,fcorned,diflv>nouredmy kinfwoman ? O 
 chat I were a man ! what , beare her in hand tntill they 
 come to take hands, and then with publike accufation 
 ncouercd flander.vnnwtigatcd rancour ?O God that I 
 were a man ! I would eat his hean inthe market-place. 
 Berne. Htue mt Beatrite. 
 
 Beat. Talke with a man out at a window, a proper 
 faying. 
 
 Bent. Way bat Beatrice. 
 
 'Beat. Seetr,(hciswrong'd,lhceis Qandwed, 
 (heisvndone. 
 Beat. Beat? 
 
 <s5Wc/> adoe about Joking. 
 
 Beat. Princes and Counties ! furelie a Princely tefti- 
 monie, a goodly Count, Comfe&, a fweet Gallant furc- 
 lie.O that I were a man for his fake! orthatlhad any 
 friend would be a man for my fake/But manhood is mel- 
 ted into cur fics, valour into complement , and men are 
 onelie turned ioto tongue,and trim ones too . he is now 
 as valiant at Hercttlesjuivt only tells a lie., and fwearcs it: 
 I cannot be a man with wifhiug,therfotc I will die a wo- 
 man with grieu ing. 
 
 "Bent. Tarry good "Beatritejby thisjhand 1 loue thee. 
 
 Beat. Vfe it for my loue feme other way then fwea- 
 ringbyit. 
 
 Bened. Thinkeyou io your foule the Count tLuufa 
 hath wrong'd Here) 
 
 Beat . Yea, as fure as I haue a ihough t,or a foule. 
 
 Bexf. Enough,! am engagdej will challenge him, I 
 will ki(Te your hand.and fo leaue you : by this band Clau- 
 dia fhall render me a deere account : as you heare of me , 
 fo think e of me ; goe comfort your coorto,! muft fay (he 
 is dead, and fo farewell- 
 
 Inter the Con/Mitt, Btractu, **dtbe Ta 
 in gmntt. 
 
 rClertf 
 
 Keeper, Is our whole diflembly appeard i 
 
 Cvalej. O a ftoole and a cufhion for the Sexton. 
 
 Sexto*. Which be the malefactors* 
 
 Attdrm. Marry that am ], and my partner. 
 
 Cwtiy. Nay that's certaine, wee haue the exhibition 
 to examine. 
 
 &0*.But which are the offenders that are to be ex- 
 aminedt let them come beforemafterConftable. 
 
 Kemp. Yea marry , let them come before mee.what it 
 your name, friend ? 
 
 Bar. Soroche. 
 
 Kent. Pray write downe "Beradtio. Yours firra- 
 
 Cm. lama Gentleman fir,and roy name is Conrad*. 
 
 Kee. Write downe Maftcr gentleman Cenrade: mai- 
 fters, doe you ferue God : maifters, it is proued alreadie 
 that you are little better than falfeknaues^nd it will goe 
 neere to be thought fo fhottly.how anfwer you for your 
 fclues ? 
 
 Con. Marry fir, we fay we are none. 
 
 Ktmp. A maruellous witty fellow I iffure you , but I 
 will goe about with him : come you hither firra, a word 
 in your eare fu , I fay to you , it is thought you arc falfe 
 knaues. 
 . Bor. Sir,lfaytoyoa,wcarenone. 
 
 Kemp. Well, ftand afide, 'fore God they are both io 
 a tale : haue you writ downe that they are none ? 
 
 Sext. Mafter Conftable, you goe not the way to ex- 
 aminc, you muft call forth the watch that are their ac- 
 cufers. 
 
 Kemp. Yea marry, that's the efteft way Jet the watch 
 come forth : mailers, I charge you in the Princes name , 
 accufethefemen. 
 
 watch I. This man faid fir, that Do* ttbn the Princes 
 brother was a villaine. 
 
 Kemp. Write down.Prince hhn a villaine: why this 
 is flat periurie,to call a Princes brorhertillaine. 
 
 Bora. Mafter Conftable. 
 
 Kcmf. Pray thee tellow peace, Idonotlike thy looke 
 Ipromifethef, 
 
 Sexton. What heard you him fay elfc ? 
 
 tratck i . Mary that he had receiued a thou(and Du- 
 katwof2)aByA,foraccafingthe Lady Hero wrong. 
 
 jifflt : ^ 
 
Much athe atom ^(otkng. 
 
 "7 
 
 Kaaf. Flat Burglaneaacuer was committed. 
 Cor,fl. Yeibyth'/mflethatttis. 
 Stxun. What elfe fellow* 
 
 Watch i . And that Count doubt did meant vpoa bis 
 words , to difgtace /frr before chc whole aflembly. and 
 not marry bee. 
 
 Kmf. O rillainelthou wilt be condemn d into cuer- 
 afting redemption for this. 
 Stem.. Whatelfef 
 WV*fr. This is all. 
 
 Sextan. And this is more matters then you can deny , 
 >hnce/Aj is this morning (ecretly ftoJnc away : //wo 
 was in this manner accus'd , in this very manner refus'd, 
 and trpon the griefc of this fodainely died : Mafter Con- 
 table, let thefe men be bound, and brought to Ltmatt , 
 will gee beforehand (hew him their examination. 
 Cerft. Come.Icttbembeopinion'd. 
 Sex. Let them be in the hands of faeembt. 
 . Gods my life,where's the Sexton?! tc him write 
 downs the Pnnces Officer Cexcon&t : corae/D-nd : them 
 bcu naughty vaiiet. 
 
 Cow/*?. Away, you are an affe. you are an afle. 
 Kemp. Doft thou not fufped my place? doft thou not 
 ufpeltmyyeeres ? O that hee were heere to write mce 
 downc an affe ! but matters,! emember that 1 am an affe : 
 though it be not written down, yet forget not y I am an 
 affe:No thou viliaine.y* art full of piety as (halt beptou'd 
 vpon thee by good witneffe , I am a wife fellow , and 
 which is more.an ofncer.and which is more.a hoolhoul- 
 der, and which is mo:e,as pretty apeece of He/has any in 
 Vteflina, and one that koowes the Law.goe to, & a rich 
 feilo-w enough,goe to, and a fellow that hath had lofles , 
 and ona that hath two ^ownes , and euery thing hand. 
 "bsre abouc him: bring bimawaytO that I h*d been writ 
 downc an affe .' " txa 
 
 Enter Leonet) andkii brother. 
 
 Brother. If you go eon thus,you will killyour felre, 
 And 'tis not wifedomt thus to Ucond griefe, 
 Againftyourfelfc 
 
 Lena. I pray theeceafe thy eounfaile, 
 Which falls into mine earn as profidefle. 
 As water in a fine ; giae not me counfaile, 
 Nor let no comfort delight mine eare. 
 But fucb a one whole wrongs doth fate with mine. 
 Bring me 3 father that fo lou'd his childc, 
 Whofe toy of her if ouer-wheimed tike mine, 
 And hid him fpeake of patience , 
 Mesfure his v?oe the length and breath of mine, 
 And 1 it arrfwere euery ftraine for ftraine , 
 A^thas for thus, and fuch a griefe for Tuch , 
 In euery lineament,branch,Jhap.3nd forme : 
 If fuch a one will Anile and ftroke his beard, 
 And forrovv.wagge, crie hem,vvhen he ihould grone. 
 Patch gziefe with prcueibs, make misfortune drunke, 
 Wkhcandle-vcafcr;: bring him yet to me* 
 Aoo I or him wifl gather patience : 
 But there is no fuch man, fox brother, men 
 Can counfaik^nd fpeake comfort to that griefe, 
 Which they therafelues not fele, but rafting it, 
 TteK counfaileturnej epa[fion,which before. 
 
 Would gfue preceptiaU medicine to rage, 
 Fetter ftrong madncflc m afiikcn thred , 
 Charmeache with ay re, and agony with words, 
 No.no, tis all mens office, to fpeake patience 
 Tothofe that wring vndcr the load of forrow : 
 But no mans vertue nor fuHictencie 
 To be fo moral!, when he (hail endure 
 The like himfelfe : therefore giue me no t ounfaile, 
 My griefs cry lowder then aduertifement. 
 
 &rotk. Therein do men from children nothing differ. 
 
 Lt**o. I pray ihce peace,! will be flcfli and 'blond 
 For there was neuer yet philofopher , 
 That could endure the tooth-ake patiently, 
 How eoer they haiie writ the Mile of gods, 
 And made a pufh at chance ancffuffcrance. 
 
 Brother. Yet bend not all the hrm pon your fclie, 
 Make ihofe that doe offend you, Tuff* too. 
 
 Lttn. There thou fpeak'ftreafon.nay Twill doc fo. 
 My foule doth tr!t me, Hero is belied , 
 And that (hall fiendta know.fo (Viall the Pnnce, 
 And all of them that thus dishonour her. 
 
 Enter tniictaxl Claudia. 
 
 Bru. Here comes the Priuce and Claud* hafUiy. 
 
 fria. Good den,good den. 
 
 Clan. Good day to both of you. 
 
 Leon. Heare yen my Lords ? 
 
 Prim. Wf haue fonoe hafts Ltanaio. 
 
 JLtf. Soone hafte ray Loi d!wcl,faxeyouwel my Lord, 
 Are you fo hafly now ? well,all is one. 
 
 frm. Nay,do not quarreil with ?$,good old man 
 
 Brat. If he could rite himfelfe with quarrelling, 
 Some cf vs would lie low. 
 
 Claud- Who wrongs him ? 
 
 Leon. Marry ^ doft wrong me.thoudhlemblcr^hou 
 Nay, ncuer lay thy hand vpon thy fword, 
 Ifearetheenot. 
 
 CUvA. Many befhrew my hand, 
 If U fhould giue your age fuch caufe of feare, 
 Infaith my hand meant nothing to my fword. 
 
 Leoxao. TuOi,tu(h/nan. oeuex Beere and .eft at mt 
 I fpeake not like a dotard, nor a foole , 
 As vnderpriuiledgeofageio bcagge , 
 What I haue done being youg, or what would doe, 
 Were I not old, know C!**<be to thy head , 
 Thou rwff fo wrong'd my innocent child* and me, 
 That I am forc'd to lay my reuerence by, 
 And with grey baires and brinfeof many dales, 
 Doc challenge thee to triall of a man , 
 I fay thou haft belied mine innocent childe 
 Thy (lander hath gone through and through her heart, 
 And (he lies buried with her anceftors 
 O ina torr.be where neuer fcandal) flept, 
 Saue this of hers, fram'd by thy vUlame. 
 
 Claud. My villany > 
 
 L*t*ut. Thine Claud**, thine I fay. 
 
 frm. You fay not right old man. 
 
 Leon. My Lord, my Lord, 
 lie proue it on his body if he dare , 
 Defpight his nice fence, and his sctiue bra&ife, 
 His Maie of youth, and blooroe of luflihood 
 
 Chad. Away, 1 will not haue to do with you 
 Lea. Canft thou fo dafTe me?tlx>o haft kild my child, 
 If ehou kilft me,boy,thou Ailc kill a man. 
 
 Tiro. He fliaJS kill two of vs, and men indeed, 
 But that 's no matter, let him kill ooe firft i 
 
 S3- 
 
c5kT#fl& adoe about 3\(othing. 
 
 Win me and wearc me,Ict him anfwcre me, 
 Come follow me boy,come fir boy,come follow me 
 Sir boy,ile whip you from your foyning fence, 
 Nay,as I am a gentleman, I will. 
 
 Ltm. Brother. 
 
 Brtt. Content your felf,God know; I lou'dmy neece, 
 And (he is dcad.flander d to death by villaincs, 
 Thacdare as well anfwcr a man indeede, 
 As 1 d are take a ferpent by the tongue. 
 Boyes'apes,braggarts,lacke*,milke-fop$. 
 
 Lotn Btothtj -dthcr. 
 
 Brat. Ho'd you content, what man I know theia,yca 
 And wh they weigh ,euen to the vtmoft fcruple, 
 ScambHng,out-facing,fafhion-mongingboyej, 
 That lyc.and cog artdfiout,depraue,and (lander, 
 Goc antiquely andfliow outward hidicufncflc, 
 And fpeake of halfe a dozen dang'rous words, 
 Kow they might hurt their encmics,if they durft. 
 And this hail. 
 
 Ltmi, But brother AMtbmie. 
 
 Ant. Come, tis no matter, 
 Do not you meddle, let me dealc in this. 
 
 Prt-Gcntlemcn both, we will not wake your patience 
 My heart is forry for your daughter* death : 
 But on my honour (he was charg'd with nothing 
 But what was truc,and Try full of proofe. 
 
 Lecn. My Lord, my Lord. 
 
 Pri;>. I will not heare you 
 
 Eattr Bencdiekr. 
 
 la. No come brother,away|! <will be heard, 
 
 Brv. And fhal! ,or fome of?* \v4Hfoarc for it. 
 
 t Prin. See,fce,here come* the man we went to feeke. 
 
 ClaK, Now fignior,what newes ? 
 
 &. Good day my Lord. 
 
 frfa. Welcome fignior, you are almoft come to part 
 almoftafray. 
 
 CLt. Wee had lik t to hau? had our two nofcs fnapt 
 off with two old men withoufteeth. 
 
 Prin. Ltmate and his brother .what rhmk'ft chou?had 
 wee fougbe, I doubt we fijould Kaue beene too yong for 
 them. 
 
 "Sen.- Inafalfequatrellthere is no true valour,! came 
 to feeke you both. 
 
 flan. We hauc fceene vp and downcto feeke thee/or 
 we are fugh proofe rndancholly.and woulti faine have it 
 beaten away ,wilctbouvfe thy wit? 
 
 Ben. It is in my fcabbcrd,(hail I draw it ? 
 
 ffin. Docft thou wesre thy wit by thy fide ? 
 
 Ciw.Neuer any did fo .though verie many hauc been 
 betide their wit,I will bid thee dr V7C,as we do the roin- 
 ftrels.draw to pleafure vs. 
 
 Pr!n. As I am an hoiisft man he lookes palc 7 art thou 
 ficke.orangrie? 
 
 ; da*. What.couragc man : what though catckjl'd a 
 eat,thou hafl mettle enough in thee to kill cars. 
 
 Ben. Sir, I fliallmecte your wit in the careereyitnd 
 you charge itagainftmc, I pray you chufe another fub. 
 tea. 
 
 C'tAH. Nay then giue him another ftaSc, thii laft was 
 broke croife.. 
 
 Pr<;;.By this light,he changes more and mote,I thinks 
 hebeangrieindeede. 
 
 CUa. Ifhe be ,he koowes how to tumebU girdle. 
 
 Be*. Shall I fpeakc a Word io yourieare ? 
 
 CU. G od bkfl'e" me from a challenge. 
 
 Ben. You are a r illaine, ? ieft not,I will make it good 
 how you dare, with whatyoudare.and whenyoudare-. 
 domeright.orlwiUproteft yourcowardife: you hauc 
 kiU'da fweete Ladie,and her death (hall fall heauie on 
 you,lct me heare from yon. 
 
 WH. Welljlwillmceteyou, fo I may baue good 
 cheare. 
 
 Prin. What,3 feafl a feaft ? 
 
 Cl**. I faith lthankehim,hehithbidmetoa calues 
 head and a Capon; the which If I doe not catue moil cu- 
 rioudy, fiy my kni fc's naught, (hall I not findc a wood- 
 cocketoo? 
 
 "Ben. Str,yoor wit amblestvell/it goes eafily. 
 
 Pn*, He tell thee how Btaritt prais d thy v it the o- 
 ther day: I fid thouhadft a fine vvitrtrue fates Oie.afine 
 little one tnofaid I,a great wit . right fairs (Vice, a gteat 
 groffc one : nay faid I, a good wit : iuft faid (he,it hurti 
 no body: nay faid I, the gentleman is wife: certain faid 
 (he, a wife gentleman : ny faid I, be hath the tongues : 
 thatlbtleeuefaidftiee, forheefworea thing to me on 
 munday night ,which he forfwore on tucfday morning : 
 there's a double tongue , there's two tongues : thusdti 
 (hcean howre together tianf-fhipe thy particular t- 
 cues.yet at laft fnc concluded with a figh, thou wad the 
 propreAmanin Italic. 
 
 W. For the which (he wept heartily, and did fhee 
 car'dnoc< 
 
 Prin. Yea that (lie dlc,but yet for all that^nd if (hce 
 did not hate him deadlie, (hee would iouehim dcarely , 
 the old marts daughter told vs all. 
 
 Clot. A!l,a Jl ,*nd moreouer, Cod faw him when he 
 was hid in the garden. 
 
 frin. But when (hall we fet the fatsage Bulb homes 
 on the fcnfible Zenedickt head ? 
 
 Clou. Yea and text vnder-ncath, hecrc dwells Bw- 
 dicki the married man. 
 
 Bta. Fareyou well, Boy. you know my miode,! wiD 
 leaue you now to your gofiep-likc humor, you brcake 
 lefts s b;aggards do their blsd es, which God be thsr.k- 
 edhurtnot:my Lord/oryour manic courtcdes I thank 
 you, I moft difcontimie your coinpanie, your brother 
 the Baftard is Bed homC^ieffiaa : youhave among you 
 kill'd a fweet and innocent Ladie : for mv Lord Lsckc. 
 beard there ( he and I (hail meetc, and till ibrajtace be 
 with him. 
 
 Prin. He i* in earneft. 
 
 Clan. la moft profound etrneft. w>d He warrant yo, 
 for tbe ioue of Beatrice. 
 
 Prin. And hath challenged thee. 
 
 (?/. Moft iincerely. 
 
 PratWhat a prcnse thing man is,wb*n he go in hii 
 double: and hofe,and leaues orThh wit. 
 
 Cl<tu. He is then a Giant to an Ape,tat then is an Ape 
 a Doctor to fucb a man* 
 
 Prin. But foft y ou^et me be,p!ueke Tp my heart t aad 
 be frd.did he not fay my brother was fled ? 
 
 Confi. Come you fir.if iuftice cannot tame y ca^hee 
 (riall nere weigh snore resfons in her ballance, nay, and 
 you be a surfing hypocrite once,? oa rauft be lookt to. 
 
 Pria. How now,twe of ray brcthen men bound? B*> 
 raebitont, 
 
 Out. KsrScen after th^r offence my Lord, 
 
 Priit. C3wcr;.what office hauc (befe mec done 4 
 C. Mairle 
 
Ct*ft~ Mtrtic 61, they haue committed falfe report, 
 raoreouer they haue fpoken vnuuths, fccondarih/ they 
 are {Under*, fixe andlafUy, they haue belyed aLadie, 
 tfitrdly^he/ haue verified vniuft hing,arMi to conclude 
 they are lying knaues. 
 
 ?ri*. Rift 1 a*ke thee what they haue done, thirdlie 
 I aske thee vhu' their ofence,(ixt and lafllie why they 
 
 cotnroiued, and to conclude, what you by to their 
 charge, 
 
 Cua. Highilie reafoncd.ind in his owns diuifion,aad 
 >y my troth there's one meaning well fated . 
 
 Prm. Who haue you offended maftert, that vou are 
 thus bound to your anfwcr?this learned Conftabfeistoo 
 cunning to be vnderftood.vvhat s your offence ? 
 
 Bar. Sweete Prince,let me go no farther to mine an- 
 werejdoyouheareme.sndlet this Count kill me?: I 
 uue deceiued euen your verie eies : what your wife- 
 lomes could not difccuer, thefe shallow fooles haue 
 irough: to light, who in the nigh? ouerheard me con 
 effing to thisman,howDo/<jfc your brother mrenfcd 
 me to (lander the Ladie frVro, how you were brought 
 ato the Orchard, and faw me court Margaret in Her MI 
 garments, how you difgrac'd her when you fhould 
 narrie her : my villaaie they haue vpon tcccid,vvhich 
 ihad rather feale with my death, thenrcpea:e ouer to 
 py flvsme : the Ladle is dead vpon mine and my matters 
 affe accufation : aod briefclic, I defire nothing but the 
 rewardofavillaine. 
 
 7ri*. Runs not this fpeeeh like yron through your 
 bloud? 
 
 Clan. I haue drunke poifon whiiqs he vrter'd it. 
 
 frin. But did my Brother fet the on to this ? 
 
 gtr. Yea,and paid me richly for the pra&ife of it. 
 
 frin. He is corapos'd sndnsm'doiweacherie, 
 And fled he is vpon this viilanie. 
 
 Clot. Sweet fftr^now thy image doth appease 
 [n the rare femblsnce that I lou'd it fiifi. 
 
 Con/}. Corae,bring away the pUint'.{fes t by this time 
 our Stxtof hath reformed Sigavr Ltvntto of the matter : 
 and msfters.do not forget to fpecifie when time & place 
 (hail ferue.that I am an Afie. 
 
 Cm. z. Here,here comes matter Stga/Of Leonato, aad 
 too. 
 
 I ?vould bend ?nder anje heauie vvaight, 
 That heele enioyne me to. 
 
 Ltan I cannot bid you bid my daughter liue, 
 That 7*ere impofTible,faut I praie you both, 
 PoflctTe the people in Mejfiiuihste, 
 How innocent (he died,and if your loue 
 Can labour aught in fad inuention, 
 Hang her an epitaph vpon her tootnb, 
 And ftng it to her bone*,Mng it to nighe : 
 To morrow morniag come you to my houfe, 
 And fines you could not be my fcruie in law, 
 Be yet my Nephew : my brother hath a daughter, 
 Aimoft the copie of my childe that's dead, 
 And (he alone is heireto bothofri, 
 Giue her the right you faould haue gio'n hercofo, 
 And fo dies my retienge. 
 
 Ciw.O noble fir I 
 
 Your ouerkindncfle doth wring tee$rrom me, 
 I do embrace your ofifer.and difpofe 
 
 Enter Ltmtto. 
 
 to*, Which is the vUtaine ? let me fee his eies, 
 That when I noes another man like biro, 
 I may auoide him : which of thefe U he ? 
 
 BarJf you v?ottla know yout wronger .looke on me. 
 
 . Aft then iheutheflaue ties with thy bieth 
 haft k'-id mine innocent childef * 
 
 Lt. Ko,not fo vi!lsine,thou belicft thy feife* 
 Here ftand a paire of honourable men* 
 A third is 3ed that hsd a hand hi t* ; 
 I thanke you Princes for my daughter* death, 
 Record it with your high god worthie deedet, 
 T'was brauely donejifyou bcthinkeyou of it. 
 
 fit*. I know not how to prs? you; patience, 
 Yes I mu ft fpezke^hoofe your rsuenge you r f eJf, 
 Impcfe me to what penance your inuemtan 
 Caa lay vpori my finae,yot fiaffd I not, 
 Butinmiftakir.g. 
 
 Prm. BymyfouIenorL 
 Andyettofatisftethiggood oldtnan, 
 
 For hencefort 
 
 Lea*. To morrow then I will expect your comrolng,' 
 Tonight I take my ieaue,this naughtie man 
 Shall faceto face be brought to Margaret t 
 Who 1 beleeue was patkt in all this wrong, 
 Hired to it by your brother. 
 
 Bar. No by my foule fhe was not, 
 Nor knew not what foe did when (he fpoke to me, 
 But alvsaies hath bin tuft and vertuous, 
 la anie thing that I do know by her. 
 
 Ctnfi. Moreouer fir .which indeede is not vnder whh 
 and black,this plaintiffe here, the orTrndour did call ntee 
 afle, I befeech you let It beremembredinhispunUh- 
 sneru,and alfo the v ?suh heasd them talke of one Defer - 
 med, they fay he wearet a key in his e&re and a lock hang, 
 big by it,and borrowesmonie in Codsjiame,the which 
 he hath vs'd fo long,and neucr pated^hat now men grow 
 hard-harted and will lend nothing for Gods fake : prate 
 you examine him vpon that point* 
 
 Leon, I thaftke thee for thy care and honeft paincs. 
 
 Cs*jl. Your vvorfripfpeakes like a moft thankefull 
 andreuerendyouth,and I praifeGodforyou. 
 
 Lean. There's for thy paines. 
 
 CfHft. God faue the foundation. 
 
 Lien, Goe, Idifcharge theeof ihyprifoner, and I 
 thanke thee. 
 
 Ccaft. I leaue anarrant knaue with your vvorfhip, 
 which I befeech your worlhip to correia your felfe, foe 
 the example of others : God keeps your rrorftiip, 1 
 w:(h your woiftijp vvei', God reftore you to health, 
 I humblie glue you leaue to depart , and if a mer- 
 rie meeting may be wifiu, God prohibits It i cccne 
 neighbour. 
 
 Ltou Vntill to morrow morning > Lords,&rewdl. 
 
 Brot, Farewell my Lords.vve looke for you tomor- 
 row. 
 
 Pri*. Wewtllnotfaile. 
 
 Clou. To night ilmqurne with Heroi 
 
 Lem. Bring you thele fcllowes on, weel talke with 
 jMfrgnMtJhQvt he;: acquaintance grew with this lewd 
 fellow. 
 
 Enter Eme&ektend Msrgtr*. 
 'Sen. Pra* thee fweete Miftris "Mrgent % deferue 
 vveil ac my hands, by helping mee to the fpeeeh ofltcj 
 Met. 
 
 Mar. Will 
 
120 
 
 Mar* Will youchen write me* Sonnet in praife of 
 rnybeautie? 
 
 Bent. In fo high a ftiie Afargant, that no man liuing 
 Tiall come ouet it, for in moft comely truth thou defer* 
 ueftit. 
 
 M*r. Tohaue nomaii come ouer ioe,why,fhall lal- 
 vraiet keepe below (hires ? 
 
 rw.Thy wit it as quicke as the grey-hounds mouth, 
 it catches. 
 
 Mar. And yours, as blunt as ihel r encerjfoiiei,whicri 
 ltit,but hurt not. 
 
 Benei Amoft manly wit "Margant, it will not hurt a 
 
 oman : and fo I pray thee call Beatrice, I giue thee the 
 bucklers. 
 
 Afar, Giue vs the f word*, wee hsue buckler; of our 
 owne. 
 
 "Stnt. Ifyou vfe them.Msjgrfw, youmuft put inthe 
 pikes with a vice, and they are dangerous weapons for 
 Mattes. 
 
 Mar. Well, I will call Beatrice to you, who I thinke 
 hath iegges. Exit Margarae. 
 
 test. And therefore will come.The God ofloue that 
 fits aboue,and knowes me, and knowc* me, how pitti- 
 full I deferue. Xmeaneinfjng'mg/cutinlouing, Lean- 
 der the good fwimmer, Troileus the ftrfl imploier of 
 pandars, and a whole booke full of thefe quondam car- 
 pet-mongers, whofe name yet runne fmocthiy in the e- 
 uen rode of a blanke verfe, why they were neuer To t rue- 
 Sy turned ouer and ouer as my poore felfc in louc : mar. 
 fie I cannot fhew it rime, I haue tried,! can finds out no 
 rime to Ladiebutbabie, an innocent rime: for fcorne, 
 home, a hard time: for fehoole foole. a babling time: 
 verie ominous endings , no, t was not borne vndcr a ri- 
 ming Planner, for I cannot wooe in feftiuall tedrmes : 
 
 Biter Beatrice. 
 Pweete "Seatftet would 'ft thou come when I cal'd 
 
 dm? 
 
 Be.it. Yea Signior.and depatt when you bid we. 
 
 Kent. Oftay but till then. 
 
 Beat. Then/is fpoUeu : fare you well now, and yet ere 
 f goe, let me goe with that I came.which U.vsith know. 
 ng what hath paft becwecne you and Cisu&a. 
 
 "Bftte. Onely rouU words, and thereupon I will kilTe 
 thee. 
 
 Beat, Foule words is but foule wind, and foule wind 
 isbutfoulebreath,sndf6ule breath is noifome, there* 
 
 Bent. Thou haft frighted the word out of his right 
 fence/o forcible is thy w'u, but I muft tell theepbinely, 
 Claudia vndergoesmy challeiage,and either I rouft (hotu 
 ly hears from him, or I will fuofcribe him a coward.and 
 I pray thee now tell me, for which of my bad parts didft 
 thou firftfall in loue v/ith me ? 
 
 'Seat. For them ill together, which maintain'd fo 
 poiitique a Rate of euill, that they will not admit any 
 good part to intermingle with them: but for which of 
 my good parts did you firft fuffer loue for me ? 
 
 BW. Suffer loue! a good epithite.I do furrer loue irt- 
 deede/or I loue tlwe againft my will. 
 
 Seat. In fpight ofyour heart I think.alaspnore heart, 
 if you fpight ic for my fake.I will fpight it for yours,for 
 I will neuer loue that which my friend hates. 
 
 Eentd. Thou and 1 are too wife to wooe peaces* 
 blie. 
 
 "Sea. It appeares not in this confe&on, there's not one 
 wife man among t wentic that will praife himfelfe. 
 
 Btuc, An old, anoldinRance Beatrice, that iiu'd in 
 the time of good neighbours, ifamandoenot ereftin 
 this age his ownetombe ere he dies, hee fhall ljueno 
 longw In monwments.then the Bels ring,8cthe Widdow 
 weepes. 
 
 Beat. And how long is that thinke you 
 
 Ben. QneOion, why an hower in clamour and a quar- 
 ter inrhewme,therfore is it moft expedient for the wife, 
 if Don worme (his confcience) finde no impediment to 
 the contrarie, to be the trumpet of his owne venues, as 
 1 am to my felfe fo much for praifmg my felfe.who I my 
 felfe will beare witneffe is praife worthie, and now tell 
 me.how doih your cofirt ? 
 
 beat. Vcrieili. 
 
 Kent. And how do you? 
 
 Beat. Verletlltoo. 
 
 &w. Sense Gou.loue me,and rr.er.d,therc will r leaue 
 you too,for here comes one in hafte. 
 
 Vrf. Madam, you muft come to your Vncle, yon- 
 der; old coik at home, ic is proouedmy Ladte //e* 
 re hath bin falfeiU accufde. the Prince end ^twt&o 
 mightilie abufde,and "Dsalehnn the author of ail,wh9 
 i: Bed and gone : will you come prefentlie ? 
 
 Beat. Will you goheare this newes Signior ? 
 
 Bern. I will tiuc in thy hean.dic in thy lap, and be bu- 
 ried in thy eies : and moreouer, I Will goe wich thee to 
 thyVncles. iJmcnr. 
 
 Enter ClaafaiPrmet/eul three or f<0rt with Tuffs. 
 
 Clou. Is this the monument cf Leaver a 'f 
 Lord. It is my Lord. fyiofb. 
 
 Doe te death lyjitaderfm tfvgaej, 
 Wat tht Hero that bert lief i 
 Death mgurrJan vfbrr *r*g f 
 Givtt hfrfaife which atutr diet ', 
 Sa tke life that dytdwitbfhame, 
 Liuet indtatb withg/erifHsfarHf. 
 
 than there vpon tkt tom6e t 
 ing her when I am dtmte. 
 . Now mufick" found & fing your folemn hymne 
 
 Song. 
 fordo* go&kfle of ike night, 
 
 Thofe tbifle thy virgin 
 
 For tht tffhieh wubfsmgs of tut, 
 
 Roundabotabertemtsibtygoti 
 
 Tfftinight ajffift oitr moni t heffs vs topgh axdgtont. 
 
 Heauify, beatify 
 
 Crauesyavne 
 
 tb tt vttertd, 
 
 (this right. 
 
 La. Now vnto thy bones goodnight,yeerely will 1 do 
 fria. Good morrow maHers, put your Torches out, 
 The wolueshauepreied.and loofce.tbe gentle day 
 Before the wheeles of Phcebus,round about 
 Dapples the drov?(ie Eaft with fpots of grey : 
 Thanks to you all,and leaue vs.fart you well. 
 
 floss. Good morrow mafierj.each his feaerall way- 
 fnn. Come let vs hence.anci put on ochei weedes, 
 And then to Leaiaeet we will goe. 
 Clot. And Hymen now with luckier tiTuefpeeds, 
 
 Then 
 
*5hfuchadoe aloat jtybing. 
 
 121 
 
 "hen this for whom we rcndred vp this woe. Extant. 
 Eater Leoiutto^Beae. Marg.Vr fulajld m* frier t Htr. 
 frier. Did I not tell you ftic was innocent? 
 
 poo theerroor that you heard debated : 
 But AfarfarKvnt'm (oroe fault for thi, 
 Although againft het will as it appearo, 
 n the true courfe of all the queftion. 
 Old. WeH.I am glad that all things fott &> well. 
 Bmt. And fo am l.being elfe by faith enforc'4 
 Tocell young Ct&di* to a reckoning for it. 
 
 Lea. Weil daoghter,and you gentlewomen all, 
 Withdraw into a chamber by youi fclues, 
 And when I fend for you,come hither mask'd : 
 The Prmee and (?/<* promis'd by this howre 
 To vifit me.you know your office Brother, 
 You muft befatherro your brothers daughter , 
 Aod gine her to young O<uidi9 t Exema Laditt. 
 
 Old. Which I wilt doe with conftrru'd countenance. 
 Saw. Fricr.I rauft intteatyourpaineJ,! thinke. 
 
 Frigr. Todoewbat Signior? 
 
 Pent. To binds me,or vndoe me,one of them: 
 Signior Ltooato, truth it is good Signior, 
 Your neece regards me with an eye of fauour. 
 
 Lea, That eye my daughter lent her, 'tis mofttrue. 
 
 Beat. Aod I doe with an eye of loue requite her. 
 
 La. The fight whereof I thinke you had from me, 
 From C/W,and the Praw.but whar's yout will ? 
 
 Bened. Your anfwer fir is Enigmatical], 
 But formy will,my wrll is, your good will 
 May (land with ours, this day tobe conioyn'd, 
 In the ftate of honourable marriage, 
 In which(good Frier)! fhall defire youthelpe. 
 
 Leon. My heart is withy OUT liking. 
 
 frier. Andmyhelpc. 
 
 Snter Puna and Claudia* with attendant. 
 
 Prat. Good morrow to this fai re afTsnbly . 
 
 Leg, Good morrow Prtnce t good morrow Clandi : 
 We heere attend you.ue you yet dtermin'd , 
 To day to marry with my brothers daughter ? 
 
 Claud. He hold my mlnde were file an Ethiope. 
 
 Lea. CaJl her forth brother ^eres the frier ready. 
 
 Pria. Good morrow GmedAe&hy what's the matter? 
 That you haue fuch a Febtuarie face, 
 So full of froft,of (!oiiTj,and clowdineiTe. 
 
 fluid. Ithinkehethinkesvponthefewgebull: 
 TuCb, fearc not man, weell tip thy homes with gold, 
 And all Europa mall reioyce at thee , 
 As once Earofa did at lulry /out, 
 When he would play the noble beaft in loue. 
 
 Beit, Bull lout fir, had an amiable low , 
 And tome fuch ftrange bull leapt vout fathers Cow , 
 A got a Calfe in that fame noble feat, 
 Much like to you/or you haue iuft his bleat. 
 
 Enter brother t Hire, BeotriseJMargtrett PrfitU. 
 
 Cla. for this I owe you:here comes other recknings. 
 Which is the Lady I rnuft feize vpon ? 
 
 Lei. This fame is fhe, and I doe giue you her. 
 
 CU. Why then flue's raine,fweet let me fee your face. 
 
 Lean. No that you fhsl not, till you take Uer hand, 
 Before this Frier and fweate to marry her. 
 
 Claa. Giue me your hind before this holy Fjief, 
 I am your husband if you like of me. 
 
 Her. And 7hsc I liu d I was your other wife. 
 And when you lou'd,you were my other husband. 
 
 Clot. Another Hert 
 
 t Hera. Nothing cenainer. 
 One Hero died, butldoeliue, 
 And furely s I liue, I am a maid. 
 
 Priii. The former Hero, Hero that is dead. 
 
 Lean. Sheedied my Lord.but whiles her flandcr liu'd 
 
 Frier. All this amatement can 1 qualifi, 
 When after that the holy rites are ended, 
 lie tell you largely of feire /?* death r 
 Weans time let wonder feeme familiar , 
 Andiotheehappelllet rsprefently. 
 
 B*H, Soft and faire Frier,which \s Beatrice ? 
 
 Butt. \ anfyf*: to that name, what uyour will ? 
 
 See. Doo not you loue me? 
 
 Beta. Why no,no more then reafim. 
 
 Betet. Why then your Vncle,and the Prince, & CLu*- 
 Jig, hauebeeae deceiued, they Twore you did. 
 
 Be-*i. Doe not you'loue mee ? 
 
 Sate. Troth no, no more then reafon. 
 
 Bftt. Why then my Cofmlriargartt and VrfiUa 
 Arc much dcceiu'd/or they did fweare you did. 
 
 Rene. They fwore you were almoil fieke for me. 
 
 'Bint . They fwore you were weUnye dsd foi me, 
 
 Beat. 'Tis DO m*uer,then you doe not iouc cnet 
 
 Ban. No trul/,bui in friendly recompense. 
 
 Ltm. Come Cof>n,I am fureyou loue the gentlfma. 
 
 (tut. And He be fwomc vpon'r, that he lows her, 
 For hercsa paper written in his hand, 
 A Kilting fonnet of his owne pure braine , 
 Pa/hkxMdcoJctfrjc*. 
 
 Htro. And heercs another, 
 Writ in my coflnt hand, (lolnc from her pocket 
 Containing her aSfeft ion vnto Statd/ckf. 
 
 Seat. A miracle, here's our owne hands againfl our 
 hearts -.cornel will haue thee, but by thi* light I take 
 theeforpittie. 
 
 "Beat. I would not denie you.burby this good dayj, 
 yceld vpon great perfwafion, & partly to faue your life, 
 for I ws told, you were in a confumption 
 
 Leon. Peace I will (lop your mouth. 
 
 fri*. How dbft thou Bt*t4icki ihe married man ? 
 
 "Bent. He tellthce what Prince taColledgeofwitte- 
 crackers cannot flout mee out of my humour, doO thou 
 think 1 care for a Satyrc or an Epigram ? no, if a man will 
 be beaten with braines.a fhall weare nothing handfome 
 about him : in briefe.fince 1 do purpofc to marry, I will 
 thinke nothing to any purpofe that the wotld can fay a. 
 gainft it, and therefore neuer flout at me, for I hue faid 
 againft it :fortnanisagiddy thing, and this is my eon- 
 clufton: for thy pan CUmdio^ I did thinke to haiie beaten 
 thee,but in that thou art like to be my kinfman, liue vn- 
 bruis'd, and bue my couiin. 
 
 Cla. I had well hop'd 'j wouldfi haue denied Btafrtet,} 
 I might have cudgel'd thee out of thy (ingle I ife,;o make 
 thee a double dealer, which out of qucftio thou wilt be, 
 if my Coufin do not looke exceeding narrowly to thee. 
 
 Beat. Corne,come, we are friends, let's haue a dance 
 ere we are oiarried.thatwe assy lighten our own hearts, 
 and our wiues heeler. 
 
 Ltta. Wee'll haue dancing afterward. 
 lent. Firft.of my vvord,therforeplay mufick.?r/, 
 thou arc fad,get thee a vvife,get thee a wife, there is no 
 ftaffmore teuerend then one tip: with horn, Enter. Mtf. 
 Meftm. My Letd.your brother hbn i* tan in flight. 
 And brought with armed men backe to <~Mcfliaa t 
 
 Be*e. Tninke not onhim till to morrow, He deoife 
 
 thee brauc punifhrnents for him: ftrike vp PipenU>K. . 
 
 L F/fftS. 
 
122 
 
 Loucs Labour s loft. 
 
 *4 Hut primus. 
 
 Enter TtrdiitMd Kingofffauarre, Berewne, 
 Damaae. 
 
 Ftrdinaxd. 
 
 i E*,thar allhuns.after in their liurs , 
 | LiueigHVred vpon our brazen Tombcs, 
 And then grace vs in the difgrace ofdeath. 
 _ ^ hen fpight of cormorant deuDuringTinn?, 
 h endeuoiir of this prefent breath may buy : 
 That honour which fhall bate his fythciktcne edge , 
 And make vs heyres of alleternttie 
 Therefore braue Conquerouw, foi fo you are, 
 That warreagitnft your owne sffecttons , 
 And thchuge Atmie of the worlds defites. 
 Our late ech& (hall ftrongly ftand in force, 
 NAMer(h&\\ be the wonder of the world. 
 Our Court fiialj be a Ihtlc Achademe , 
 Still and contemplatiue in liuing Art 
 You three, 2fc'W*,.D*>,and LoagauM, 
 Haue fworne for three yceres tcrme,to Hue with me : 
 My fellow Scholler*, and to keepe tliofe ftarntes 
 Thar are recorded in this fcedule heerc. 
 Your oathes are paft,and now fubfcribtryour names: 
 That his owne hand rrrayftuke his honour downe, 
 Tha* violate* the fmalkft branch heerem : 
 If you are arm*d to doe, as fworne to do , 
 Subfcribetoyourdeepeoathes, andkeepe it to. 
 
 LoKgexill. J am rcfolu'd, 'ti J but a three yecres faff: 
 The mindefliall banquet, though the body pine, 
 Fat paunches haueleane pates : and dainty bit*, 
 Make rich the ribs, but bankerout ihe wits. 
 
 Domoite. My louing Lord.'Dwwwf is mortified, 
 The groflVr manner of theie worlds delights , 
 He throwes vpon the grofie worlds bafer flaues 
 To louc-,io weal th.to pompe,! pine and die, 
 With all thefe liuing in Philofophie. 
 
 "BeronKt I can but fay their proteftation outr , 
 So much.deare Licge.I haue already fworne, 
 That is.to liue and (tudy hecre three yeejres. 
 But there are other ftritfl cbferOances : 
 At not to fee s. woman in that terme 
 Which I hope well isnot enrolled there. 
 And one day in a weeke to touch no foode : 
 And but one meale on euery day befide : 
 The which Ihopeis not enrolled there 
 And then to fleepcbut three houres i the night, 
 And no: be feene to wtnke of all the day. 
 When I was wont to thinke no harmeall nighi , 
 And make a datke night too of halfe the day : 
 
 Which 1 hope well it not enrolled there. 
 O, thefe are barren taikes,too hard to keepe. 
 Not to fee Ladies.fludy, faft.not fleepe. 
 
 Ftrd. Your oath is pafi,to paflc away ftcta thefe. 
 
 "Bern*. Let me fay no my Ltedge,nd ifyoc pieafe, 
 I onely fwore to fludy with your grace, 
 And Hay heere in your Court for three yeeresfpate. 
 
 Lf*git. Ycu fwore to that B rrw*,and to the terV 
 
 Strtw. By yea and nay ilr,than I fwore in ieft. 
 What is the end of ftudy, let me know ? 
 
 Ftr. Why that to know which elfe weefliculd not 
 know. 
 
 Btr, Things hid &bard(yoa mesne)fi6 tomor. feufe- 
 
 ferd. I ( thit is (Vudies god-like reCompence. 
 
 "Zero. Come on then. I will t'weare to ftudie fo, 
 T6 know the thing lam forbid to know : 
 As thus, to fludy where I well may dine , 
 When I to fafl cxpreflely am forbid. 
 Or ftudie where 10 meet fome Miflrefiefine a 
 When M irt refies from common fenfe are hid. 
 Or hauing fworne too hard a keeping oath, 
 Studie to brcake it, and not breake my troth. 
 If ftudies gaine be thus, cud this be fo, 
 Studie knowet that which yet it doth not know > 
 Sweareme to tV>is,and I will nere fy no 
 
 Ferd. Thefe be the flops that hinder fiudieqaite, 
 And traine our intellects to -/atne-deligh;, 
 
 Btr. Why? all delights ate vaine,an<) that roofs vfiinc 
 Which with paine purch3s'd,doth inherit paine , 
 As painefully topoaie vpon a Sooke, 
 To i'eeke the light of truth, white truth the while 
 Doth falfely blinde the eye-fight of hii looks : 
 Light feeekmg ligh^doth light of light beguile : 
 So ere you finde where light in darkenefTe lie*, 
 Your light growes darke by lofing of your eyes. 
 Studieme how to pleafe the eye indeede , 
 By fixing it vpon a fairer eye, 
 Who dazlingfo, that eye (hall be his heed, 
 And giae him light that it was blinded by. 
 Studie is like the hesuene glorious Sunnc, 
 That will not be deepe fearch'd with fawcy Jookts : 
 Small haue continual! plodderfcer worme* 
 Ssue bafe euthoruie from others Bookej. 
 ThefceaztWy Godfathers of heauens lights, 
 That giue a name to tuery fixdSrre, 
 Haue no mofe profit of their fhlmng nigr.ls, 
 Thenthofe that waikeand wotnot whsrtheyate- 
 Too much to ttnow,i$ to know nought but fame: 
 And euery Godfather can giue 3 name. 
 . Fer. How well hce'sresdjtoreafc.aagainflreadsng. 
 
Loues Labours loft. 
 
 129 
 
 Dwst. Proceeded well, to ftop all good proceeding. 
 inn. Hee weedes the come, and (till lets grow the 
 
 weeding. 
 Ser. The Spring it near e when greene gecffe ate 3 
 
 breeding. 
 
 Dam How followes that 3 
 <r. Fit in his place and time. 
 C:.-w> In reafon nothing, 
 "Ser. Something then in rime. 
 fer<L 'Berenme is like an cnuious fneaping Froft, 
 
 That bites the firrt borne Infants of the Spring. 
 
 ,fay I am, why fhould proudSu 
 Before the Birds haue any caufe to fing ? 
 
 "Btr. Wel.Cjy I am, why fhould proudSummer boaft, 
 
 Why fhould i toy in any abortiue birth ? 
 
 AtChriltmas 1 no more defirc a Rofe, 
 
 Then wifhaSnow tnMavesnew fangledfhowes: 
 
 Bat like of each thing that in feafon growea. 
 
 So you to ftudie now it is too late, 
 
 That were to clymbe ore the houfe to vnlocke the gate. 
 
 Fer, Well ,fit you out : go home "Btrmvae : adue. 
 "Be? .No my good Lord,l haue fworn to ftay with you 
 And though I haue for barbac ifmc fpoke more, 
 Then for that Angell knowledge you can fay, 
 Yet confident lie keepe what I haue fworne, 
 And bide the pennance of each three yeares day. 
 Giue me the paper ,let me reade the fame, 
 And to the (trifteft decrees He write my name. 
 
 Rr.ilow well this yeelding refcuM thee from fhame. 
 
 Ser. /tern. That no woman fhall come wiihm a mile 
 of my Court 
 Hzth this kin proclaimed ? 
 
 La** Foure dayes agoe. 
 
 JBfr. Let's fee the penaltie. 
 On paincofloofinghcr tongue, 
 Who deuii'd this penaltie ? 
 
 L Marry that djd I 
 
 Her, Sweete Lord, and why? 
 
 Lou. To fright them hence with that dread penahie, 
 A dangerous law again ft gent *!'!. 
 !twt t If any man be feene to talke with a woman with- 
 in the tearcne of thrre yeares, hee (hail inciore fuch 
 publique (harnc as the reft of the Court (hall pofftbly 
 deuife. 
 
 "Str. Thia Article my Liedge your felfe tfiuft breake, 
 Tor well you know here comes in Emb&llie 
 The Fresco Kings daughter.wrth your felfe to fpcake : 
 A Maidc of grace and compleate msieHie, 
 About fbrrchdervp of Atpitaint . 
 To her decrepit.ficke.and bed-rid Father 
 Therefore this Article is made in vaine, 
 Or vainly enes th'admired Princeffe hithrr. 
 
 Ffr. What <ay you lords ? 
 Why,this was quite forgot 
 
 "Ser. SoStudieeuermoreisouerfhot, 
 While it doth ftndy to haue what it would, 
 It doth forget to doe the thing it fhould ; 
 And when it hath the thing it hunteth moft, 
 Tis won as townes with fire, fo won ,fo loft. 
 
 Fer. We muft offeree difpenee with this Decree, 
 Shernaft lye here on meere neceflitie. 
 
 Tier. Neceflity will make vs all forfwome 
 Three thoufand times within this threeyceres fpsce : 
 For euery mats with his aff<;<3s borne, 
 Not by might roaftrcd.but by fpeciall grace. 
 If I breake faith .this word (hall breake for me, 
 1 am forfwome on meere neceifitie. 
 
 So to the Lawes at large I write my name, 
 And he that breakes them in the Icaft degree. 
 Stands in attainder of etcrnall ihame. 
 Suggcftions are to others as to me : 
 But I bcleeue although I feeme fo loth, 
 I am the laft that wilflaft keepe bis oth. 
 But is there no quicke recreation granted ? 
 
 Fer. 1 that there is.our Court you know is hanted 
 With a refined ttauailer ofSpame, 
 A man in all the worlds new faction planted, 
 That hath a mint ofphrafes in his braine : 
 One,who themufickeof his owne vaine tongue, 
 Doth rauifh like inchanting harmonie : 
 A man ofcompUmeat whom right and wrong 
 Haue chofe as mpire of their mutinic. 
 This chtldc of fancie that Armada hight, 
 For interim to our ftudies fhall relate, 
 In high-borne words the worth of many a Knight . 
 From tawnieS/m/wloft in the worlds debate. 
 How you delight my Lords,! know not I, 
 But ( proteft I loue tohearehim lie, 
 And 1 will vfe him for my Minftrelrie. 
 
 Bero. Anrada j$ a moft illuftrious wight, 
 A man of fire,new words,fa(hions owne Knight. 
 
 Lm. fa/lard the fwaine and he.fhaU be our fpott, 
 And fo to ftudie, three yecrei isbut {hort. 
 
 Eater 4 Cmflatlt m'tb Cfflard with * Lttter 
 
 Ctmft. Which is the Duket owne perfon. 
 
 Her. This fellow, What would'ft? 
 
 Cut. Imyfelfe reprehend 1m owne perfon, for I am 
 bis graces Tharborough:But I would ice his own perfon 
 in Befh and blood, 
 
 Btr. Thuishe. 
 
 Caa. Signeor Arine^iivie commends yoo : 
 Ther's vilhnie abroad } this letter will cell you more. 
 
 elm*. Sir the Conccanpu thereof are as touching 
 taee. 
 
 Fer. A fetter from the magnificent Armado. 
 
 Ber. How low foeuer the matter, 1 hope io God for 
 high words. 
 
 Le c A high hope for a low heauen.God grant v* p*' 
 cience. 
 
 Ber. To heare.or forbeare hearing . 
 
 Lou. To heare metkely fir ,and toiaugh moderately, 
 or to forbeare both. 
 
 Ber. V/ell fir, be it u theflile (hail giue v caufe to 
 clime :n the merrinefTe. 
 
 C/9.The mafter is to me fir,ai concerning U^Mtnttut, 
 The manner of it is,I was taken with the manner. 
 
 Ber. In what manner I 
 
 Cl*.\n manner and forms following fir all thofe three. 
 I was fcene with her in the Manner houfe, fitting with 
 hervpontheFoime, and taken following her into the 
 parke : which put to gether, is in manner and fomlc 
 following. Now fir for ths manner ; It is the manner 
 cf a man to fpeake to a woman, for the forme in fomc 
 forme, 
 
 Ser. For the following f. 
 
 Clt. As it (ball follow in my corretion,andGod de- 
 fend the right. 
 
 Fer. Will you heare th Letter with attention ? 
 
 Btr. As we would heare an Oracle 
 
 Ch. Such j$ the fianplidtte of man so hatken after the 
 BC&. 
 
 L Ftr. Crett 
 
124 
 
 GReat DtfMiit, theWtlktm ff/ngmwf, and fait domt- 
 nator of Nairn, mj fon!n erthi Cod , nad^fdies fa- 
 
 Cofl. Noiavvordoi"</Wyct. 
 
 ferd. Seitu. 
 
 Cofi. It may be fo. but if he lay it is fo.hcis in telling 
 true.*, but fo. 
 
 Ferd. Peace, 
 
 C7. Be/o me.ano! euc/y man that dares not ftghi. 
 
 Frr^. No'woids. 
 
 C/<w. Of other men* fecrets I befcech you. 
 
 FerJ. Smtu fvficgtd nab fable coloured melvtckolte , 1 
 did commend lh< Hacks effrf/if humour to the raojl whole- 
 fomt Pbjficke ofihj hmlih-giwig ajre ; jindju 1 am* Gen- 
 tleman, tetotkf my fife 19 *lkf .- the ttmeVken 1 about the 
 fxt boure, When fog?/ mo(l graft, b'dt bejl pttkf, and mtn 
 ft dan tie to that Honri/liftfnt which u called faff er : So much 
 for the tine When. Na for the ground Which ? which / 
 means J*alkt vpo*. it u fc[ipeJ,Tiy Parke. 7tw for the 
 place Where ? wbsrc I meant I did encounter rhjt ebfcene ami 
 moftprepoflerotu etttnt that dr Avrethfr em m) fiew -white pen 
 the than colauredtr.ke. vl'tcb betrtibeuviewtft, t.-Mdfjt , 
 JurKOyejr, or faf f> ul to **'' fl" ce Pktre } It ilaniiet'o 
 North North-eoftattil bj Eojifrem thi ITeft cerncr of thy 
 cvrtoia lyet ted g*rde ; T^re did 1 fee lb*l lon> fpiri- 
 ted S*tne , that baft Mitowfftbr tnjrth, (Clewn Mce?) 
 
 ) 
 
 l/affall (Clo. Still inec ?) which M ^ remember, bight Qo- 
 flard, (Clow. O me") farted andcaxfortt^toKtrart toibj e- 
 
 wttb t i JWfi, tut with tbtf /pjjfitn to fay wherewith : 
 
 Clo. WithaWertch. 
 
 Ferd. H'ltbe cbildeefoHrGrandmetitr Ei>e, a female; 
 or ftr thj more fieet vndfrJfa'idiHg a teaman: him, I (AHHJ 
 enr efleemeddutit pridyi me ) h^Mt/eat to thee, to rtctiMe 
 tit meedafpunifimftt by tkjfwta. (jrtcet Officer Anthony 
 Dull, 4 mat ofgodrepnte,eirriAe,(>c4ria t & efthiutioH. 
 
 jtnth. Me.aw't fliall plcale you? I am /futbenj DuU. 
 
 fad. For jaqucnma (fo i>tbc weaker vefleM called ) 
 which I ttfprebendtd ititb tb* ofurtfud Snaive , /prefer her 
 * a veffettoftby Lwctfitm, **dfl*ll*! the Itaft of thy 
 fvett police, brhigbertotriaU. 7 Vw in all complement i of 
 deitottdviA btart. homing Ijfjt fd*tie. 
 
 Don Adiisna dc Armado. 
 
 "Bur. This i* not fo well as I looked for, but the bcft 
 that euerl heard. 
 
 fer Iihebcft.fottheworft Batfora.Whatftyyou 
 to this ? 
 
 Clo. Sir I confefle the Wench 
 
 Fer. Did youhearcthc Proclamation? 
 
 Ch. I doe eonftrfle much of the hearing U, bat little 
 of the marking of ir. 
 
 Fer. It was proclaimed ayeeres imprifomeni to bee 
 taken with a Wench. 
 
 Clow I was taken with none fir ,1 wa$ taken with a 
 Damofcll. 
 
 Fer. WcH,it was proclaimed Daraofell. -. 
 
 Clo. This was no Damofell ncyiherfir, flieewata 
 Virgin. 
 
 Fer It is To varried to.fbr it was proclaimed Virgin. 
 
 Clo. Ifitwcrc, IdeaieherVirginitie : I was taken 
 with a Maidc. 
 
 Fer. This Maid will not ferae your turne fir. 1 
 
 Ch. This Matde will ferue my turne fir. 
 
 Kin. Strl wiJl pronounce your fentcnce : You (hall 
 faft a Weke with Branne and water* 
 
 C!t. I had rather pray a Moneth vrhh Minumand 
 Porridge. 
 
 Km And Den Jlrmado thzll be your keeper. 
 My Lord "Ztenmw, fee him ddiuei'd ore, 
 And goe we Lords topucinpracTicethat, 
 Which each to other hath fo ftrongly fwome. 
 
 Rero. He lay my bead to any good mans hat, 
 T, hcfe oathes and lawes will proue an idle fco;ne 
 Sim, dome OB. 
 
 Ch. 1 fuffer for the truth fir : for true it is , 1 was ta- 
 ken with laqnenttta, and IttftcntttA is a true gtrle , and 
 therefore welcome the fowre cup of profperitie, afflifli- 
 on may one day froile againe , and vnrili then ft do\vne 
 forrow. Exit, 
 
 ftitgr Arm&Ao and Mctb lot Page- 
 
 lArmA. Boy, What figne ij it when a man of great 
 fpirit growes melancholy ? 
 
 'Boj. A great Cgne fir, that he wiltlookc fad. 
 
 'Brag. Why?fadneffe is one and the felfe-fame thing 
 deare irnpe, 
 
 'Boy. No no, O Lord fu no. 
 'Brag. How canft tV.ou part fadncfle and meUnchoIy 
 my tender ImiMllt 
 
 "Bcj, By a familiar demcaftration of the worsig,niy 
 tough figncur. 
 
 Brag. Why tough iigneur? Why tough figneur ? 
 
 Ty Why tender luuenain Why tcRd luue*aEr 
 
 "Brag. I fpoke it tender Ixxtxdl, as a congruent apa- 
 thatoii . appeitaining to thy young dsies, which v;e may 
 nominate tender. % 
 
 TSay. And I tough figneur,ss an appertinent title to 
 your olde time, which we may name tough. 
 
 "Brag. Pretty and apt. 
 
 Boy. How mcane you fir, I pretty,and my faying apt? 
 or I apt.ani) my faying prettie ? 
 
 'Brag. Thou pretty bccaufc little. 
 
 "Boy. Litilepretty,becaule little;whereforeapi? 
 
 "Brag Aru) therefore apt, becaufequicke. 
 
 'Boy. Speakcyou this in my praileMafier ? 
 
 "Brag. In thy condigne prajfe. 
 
 "Soy. I will praife an Ee!e with the fame praife. 
 
 "Brag. What i that 311 Eele is ingenuous. 
 
 Eoj. That an Eeele i) qu'tcke. 
 
 'Brag. I doe fay they ajt quicks in anfwtrw. Thou 
 heat'ftmybloud. 
 
 'Boy. lamanfwer'diir. 
 
 Brag. I lou c not to be croft. ^him> 
 
 'By. He fpeakes the meere contrary,croff;s bue not 
 
 'Sr.l haue promis'd to ftudy hi. yeres w!tb the Duke. 
 
 "Boj. You may doe it in an hourc fit. 
 
 "Brag. linpoflible. 
 
 'Boy. How many is one thiice told ? 
 
 'Bra. I am ill at reckning,it fits the fpirit cf a Tapfler . 
 
 *Baj, You are a gentle/pan and a gameftcr fo. 
 
 'Brag. I cpnfeifc pgth . they are both the f ajnifh of a 
 cornpkatmsn. 
 
 "B<y. Then 1 am (bre ypu know hdw Qach the groffe 
 fummeofdeuf3ce amounts w. 
 
 "Brag. It doth amount to one mere then two. 
 
 'Boy. Which the baft vulga? call three. 
 
 jSr.True. 'Bey. Whyfiristhisfucbapceceofftody? 
 Now here's three ftudied,ere you'll thrice wink,& how 
 eafie it is to put yeres to the word three, and ftudy three 
 yeeres in two words, the dancing horfe will telJ you. 
 
 "Bra, A 
 
Loues Labour's loft. 
 
 1251 
 
 Brag, A moft fine Figure. 
 Tloj. Toproacyou Cypher. 
 
 and as 
 
 trag. I will heereupon confefie I am in loue- 
 itisbaTefora,Souldir to loue ; foam I in loue with' a 
 baft wench. If drawing my fword againft the humour 
 of affection, would deliuer mee from the reprobate 
 thought of it, I would take Defoe prifoner, and ranfome 
 him toarry French Courtier for a new deuis'd curtiie. I 
 thinkefcome to figh , me thinkes 1 fhould out-fweare 
 Cupid. Comfort me Boy , What great men haue beene 
 in loue? 
 
 Baj. Hercules Mafter. 
 
 Brag. Moft fweete Herevltt -. more authority deare 
 Boy, name more; and fweet my childe let them be mep 
 of good repute and carriage. 
 
 Boy. Sampfo* Maflcr.he was a man of good carriage, 
 great carriage : for hee carried the Towne-gates on his 
 backe like a Pot ter.-and he was in loue. 
 
 Brag. O well-knit Sampfonfiron%ioytKcdS*ntpf(ti 
 I doc exeell thee in my rapier as much ai thou didft mee 
 in carrying gates. I am in loue too. Who was Sarnpfens 
 loue my deare Afttb ? 
 
 Bof. A Woman,Mafter. 
 
 Brag. Of what complexion 
 
 Say. Of all the foure, or the. three, or the two, or one 
 of the foure. 
 
 Brag. Tell me precifely of what complexion f 
 
 Bey. Ot'thefea- water Greene fir. 
 
 Brag. Is that one of the foure complexions ? 
 
 B<y. As I haue read lir,and the beft of them too. 
 
 Brag. Greene indeed is the colour of Loueri : but to 
 haue a Loue of that cojout.methinkes Sarapfen had fmall 
 rcafonfor it. He furely affected her for her wit. 
 
 Bcf* It was fo fir, for (he had a greene wit. 
 
 Brag. My Loue u moft immaculate white.and red. 
 
 Bey. Moft immaculate thoughts Mafter, are mssk'd 
 vnder fuch colours. 
 
 "Brag. Defioe.define, well educated infant, 
 
 Bey, My fathers witte,and my mothers tongue aflift 
 mee. 
 
 Brag. Sweet inuocation of a childe, moft pretty and 
 patheticall. 
 
 Bey. Jfaiee be made of white and red, 
 Her faults will nere beknowne: 
 For bluih-in cheekes by faults are bred, 
 And feares by pale white (howne : 
 Then if (he feare.or be to blarney 
 By this you (hall not know, 
 For Mill her cheekes poiTeiTe (he fame, 
 Which natiuc (he doth owe : 
 
 A dangerous time mafter againft the reafon of white 
 andredde. 
 
 Brag. Is there not a ballet Boy, of the King and the 
 Be'gger ? 
 
 Bey. The world was very guilty of fuch a Ballet fome 
 three ages fioce,but I thinke now tis not to be found: or 
 f it were, it would neither ferue for the wnting,nortbt 
 tune. 
 
 ag. I will haue that fubieft newly writ ore , that I 
 may example my digreffion by ibroe mighty prefident. 
 Boy, I doe loue that Coumrey girle that I tooke in 
 the Parke with the rational! hinde Cofttnl.- lh* dcferues 
 wclL 
 
 Boy Tobeewhip'd: and yet a better loue then my 
 
 Brag. Sing Boy .myfpirii grows loeauy in ioue. 
 
 By . And that's great maniefl.louing a light wench. 
 
 Brag. I fay fin g. 
 
 By. Forbeare till this company be paft. 
 
 Co*jt. Sir, the Dukes pleafure,is that you kecpe Co- 
 yfdr^fafcjand'youmuftlethimtakenodehght, not no 
 penance, but hetmuftfaft three daies a wee^ : for this 
 Damfell,! muft keepeher at the Parke, fteeis alowd for 
 the Day-woman. Fare you well. *,,, 
 
 Brng. I do betray my felfe with bluftiinjj: Maide. 
 
 TUmd. Man. 
 
 "Br*& 1 wil vifit thec at the Lodge. 
 - 
 
 Lxutnt. 
 
 Brg. I know whereitisfuuate. 
 
 Mai. Lord how wife you are ! 
 
 Brag. I will tell thee wonders. 
 
 OUa. Withwhstftcef 
 
 Brag. I loue thee. 
 
 Mai. So I heard you fay. 
 
 'Brag. And fo farewell. 
 
 Mai. Faire weather after you. 
 
 Clt. Come I<jttenetta t away. 
 
 Brag. Villaine, ^hou (halt fad for thy offences ere 
 thou be pardoned. 
 
 Ctc. Well fir,I hope when I doe ir,l (hall doeit ona 
 fullflomitfte. 
 
 Brag . Thou (halt be heauily pum(ht 
 
 Cl- I am more bound to you then your fellowes, for 
 they are but tightly rewarded. 
 
 Cla. Takeaway this viilaine.fhut him vp 
 
 By, Come you uanfgreilmg fl*ue,away. 
 
 Claw. Let mee not bee pent vp fir, I wifl faft being 
 loofc. 
 
 Boy. No fie, that were frft andloofe : tbou(haJt io 
 prifon. 
 
 Clow. WelMTeuerldofeethemerrydayesofdefo- 
 lotion that I hau feene, fome (hall fee* 
 
 &q. What rhall fome fee? 
 
 ^TW. Nay nothing 
 lookevpon. Itis not 
 
 wotdsjind therefore I will fay nothing :I trrankcGod.l 
 haue as littie patience as another man, and therefore J 
 can be quiet. ^>. 
 
 Brag. I doe affect he very ground ( which is bafe, 
 where her (hooe (which is baler) guided by her (bote 
 (which is bafeft)doth tread. 1 (ha)l be foriworn(which 
 ia a great argument of faKhoodj if I loue. And how can 
 that betruc loue, which is Falfly attempted? Loue is a fa- 
 miliar, Loue is a Diueli. There isnoeuijl Angel) but 
 Loue.yet Sampfon was fo tempted, and he had an excel- 
 lent ftrength : Yet was Salerno* fo feduceJ, and hee had 
 a very good wiitc, CufiAi Buc(haft is too hard for Her, 
 wits Clubbe, and therefore tco mirchodt fora Spa* 
 niards Rapier: The firft and feconJcaufe will not ferue 
 mytunie: the Paffadohcetefpe&snot , the2>r/bhe 
 regards not ; his difgrace is t<J be called Boy , but his 
 glorieisto fubduemen. Adue Valour, rutlRapier, bee 
 ftill Drum, for your manager is in loue ; yea heeloueth. 
 A fli It me fome extemporall god of Rime, for I ro lure I 
 (hall turneSonnct. Dcuifc Wit, write Pen, for I im for 
 whole volumes in folio. xv 
 
 me ee 
 
 , Mafter Moth . but what they 
 
 t for priftmr u to be Dlent in their 
 
 will fay nothin :I trrankcGodl 
 
126 
 
 Loues Labours loft. 
 
 Secuncfa. 
 
 Enter tht Prtnetffe of Fr M ct sfitb three 41 tending Lcdtts 
 
 Ttajtt. Now Madam fomtnon vp your dc*rert Tptrit* 
 ConiJder who the King your fethei fends 
 To whom he feods, nd vhat > hu Embaffie 
 Your felfe.held precious in the worlds eflceme, 
 To parler viith the fole inhcf'itCUT 
 Oral! perfections' tht a man may owe , 
 Matchlefle Ntttarref^t. pica of no lefle weight 
 Then A<fmttunt y * Downe for a Q^icenc, 
 Be now as prodigal) of all dcare grace, 
 As Nature was in making Graces dcare, 
 When fhe did ftarue che gencrall world bef>dr , 
 And prodigally gaue them all to you. 
 
 Q*ten. Good L-Bnet,my beauty though but mean. 
 Needs not the painted Bound) of your prufe 
 Beauty is bought by lodgement of the eye , 
 Not vttred by bafefalc ol chapmeus tongues 
 lam leffe proud to heart you tell my worth, 
 Then you much wiling to be counted wife, 
 In fpending your wit in the praife of mine. 
 But now to tuke the taster, good Btret, 
 
 Prin You are not ignorant all-idling fame 
 Doth noyfe abroad K*n&r hath made a vow, 
 Till painefull ftudie fhall out-wcare three yeares, 
 No woman may approach his filent Court : 
 Therefore w's (Wrnethit anedfuHcourfe, 
 Before we enter hi$ forbidden gates , 
 To know his pleafute, and in that behaJfe 
 Bold of your worthmeflc, we Tingle you, 
 As our beft mouing faire foliciter 
 Tell him.thc daughter of the King of France, 
 On ferioUi birfineflc craning quicke difpatch, 
 Importunes pcrfonal! conference with his grace 
 HaJRc, figninc fo much while we attend, 
 Like humble vi&g'd-fuccn his high will. 
 
 Bey. Proud of iniploymenr, willingly I goe ixtr. 
 
 Prin. All pride is willingpridc,and yours is fo 
 Who are the Votaries my lowng Lords , thatarevow 
 fello wes with this vcrtuous Duke ? 
 
 Lor. Lo*gatiitl is one. 
 
 Print . Know you the man ? 
 
 i Liufy. I know him Madame ata marriage feaft , 
 Betweene L,Pertgert and the be-autious heire 
 Ofltujxti TtmconbrtAgt folemnized. 
 In NmrmanAie faw 1 this LonganA , 
 A man effoueraignc parts he is efteeno'd : 
 Well fitted in Arts, glorious in Armes : 
 Nothing becomes him illtbac he would well 
 The oocly foylc of his faire venues gloffe, 
 If vertues glofTe will ftaine with any foile, 
 Is a (harp witmacch'd with too blunt a Will . 
 Whofecdge hath power to cut whofe willM wills, 
 It (hould none fpare that corns within his power. 
 
 friii. Some merry mocking Lord bclike.ift fo ? 
 
 < i.t They fay fomoft^that moft his humors know. 
 
 Prin. Such fhort liu'd wits do wither as they grow. 
 Who are the reft? 
 
 a .La/.The yong Dw4w,a well accomplifht youth, 
 
 Of all that Venue loue, for Venue tbneti. 
 
 Mo(\ power to doe moft harrae, lft knowing Uf j 
 
 For he hath wit co rrralce an ill fhape good, 
 
 And fhape to win grace though (he had no nit. 
 
 J faw him at the Duke Alaifotsontc, 
 
 And much too little of that good I faw, 
 
 I my report to his great worlhineffe. 
 
 l(pfi Another of thefe Studenti at that time , 
 Was there with nim, as I haue heard a truth. 
 Bernt they call him, but a morler man . 
 Within the limit of becomming mirth , 
 I neuer fpent an houres talke withalL 
 His eye begets occafion for his wit , 
 For euery obiecU that the one doth catch 
 The other turnes to a mirth-mouing iefi 
 Which his faire tongue (conceits expofitor ) 
 Dcliuers in fuch apt and gracious words , 
 That aged cares play treuant at his tales, 
 And yonger hearings are quite rauifhed. 
 So fweet and voluble is his difcourfe 
 
 fnw. God blcfiemy Ladics.arc they all in toae > 
 That euery one her ownc hath gamifhed , 
 With fuch bedecking ornaments of praife 
 
 Ma. Hcerc comes Bora 
 
 Eittr Bajtt. 
 
 fria. Now, what admittance Lord ? 
 
 Eojei. NAHXT had notice of yourfaire approach , 
 And he and hi) competitors in oath , 
 Were aJIaddrefl to mecte you gentle Lady 
 Before I cam* Marrie thus much I haue learnt, 
 He rather mcanes ro lodge you in the field, 
 Like one (hat comet heere to befiege his Court, 
 Therf fecke a dtfpenfatibn fot his oath : 
 To let you enter his Unpeopled houfe. 
 
 Enter N**ar t Lon^uiU, 
 
 , and Beramne. 
 
 Heere comes Ntauer 
 
 NOM. Faire Princefle,welcomtotheCourtof Nttu 
 
 Prm. Faire I giue you backtagaine , and welcome 1 
 haue not yet : the roofc of this Court js too high to bee 
 yours, and welcome to the wide field* , toobafetatw 
 mine. 
 
 New You (ball be welcome Madam to my Court. 
 
 Prm, I wil be welcome ihcn,Condu me thither. 
 
 No* Heare me dearc Lady,] haue fworne an oath. 
 
 trm. Our Lady helpe my Lord.he'll be forfworne, 
 
 Nan Not for the world faire Madam.by my will. 
 
 PrjH. Why, will (hall breake it will,and nothing els 
 
 Nan. Your Ladifhip is ignorant what it is. 
 
 Pn, Were my Lord fo, his ignorance were wife, 
 Where now his knowledge muft proue ignorance. 
 1 hcare your grace hath fworne out Houfeekecping : 
 Tit deadly fane to keepc that oath my Lord, 
 Andfmnetobreskcit,: 
 But pardon me,I am too fodaine bold, 
 T o teach 1 * Teacher ill bcfeemeth roe. 
 Vouch fafe to rod the purpofe of my coaling, 
 And fodaioly refolue me in my fuite. 
 
 No*. Madotn.I will, if fodaioly I may. 
 
 Prin. You will the fooner that I'were away, 
 3 you'll proueperior'd if you make me ftay. 
 
 Euro*. Did not I dance with you in Rretant one* ? 
 
 Xtfi. Did cot 1 dance With you ki Braforf once ? 
 
Eer. I know you did. 
 
 Rafa. .How needlefle was it then to atk the queflion? 
 
 Ber. Youmuftnotbefoqc'cke. 
 
 Reft, Tis long of you y fhr me with fuch queftioni. 
 
 "Per. Your wit's too hot,u fpeeds tec faft, 'twill lire. 
 
 Rcf** Not till it ieaue the Rider in the mire. 
 
 Ber. Whn time a day 7 
 
 Ifo/ii. The ho\vre that fbolec fhould aske. 
 
 Sir. Now faire befall your majke. 
 
 Kofi. Fairefall the face it couers. 
 
 Ber . And fend you many toaers. 
 
 Ropt. Amen,1b you banone. 
 
 Rtr. Nay then will 1 begone. 
 
 Kin. Madame,your father heere doth imitnatr, 
 The paiment of a hundred thoufand Crownes, 
 Being but th one halfe, of an intire fumme. 
 Disburfed by my father in his wanes. 
 But fay that he, or we, as neither haue 
 Receiu'd that fumme ; yet there rcmaines ynpald 
 A hundred thoufand more : in furety of the which, 
 One part of Aefntoiw is bound tovs, 
 Although not valued to the moneys worth. 
 If then the King your father will reflore 
 But that one halfe which it vnfatisried, 
 We will giue vp our right in ^xitatse, 
 And hold faire friendship with his Maieflie : 
 But that itfeemeshelittlepurpofeth, 
 For here he doth demand to haue repaie, 
 AnhundredtboufanJCrownes,andnot demands 
 Onepaiment of a hundred thoufand Crownes , 
 To haue his title Uue in tsfattitamt. 
 Which we much rather had depart vsithall , 
 And haue the money by our father lentj 
 Then +4<jit&e t fo guelded ts it is. 
 Dear e Princefle, were not his rcqoefts fo farre 
 Fxn reafons yeelding,your faire fclfv fhould make 
 A yedding 'gainft fome reafon in my brcft. 
 Ant) goe well Cacisficd to France againe. 
 
 Priii. You doe the King my Father too much wrong, 
 And wrong the reputation of your name , 
 In fo mfeetning to confefle reccyt 
 Of that which hath fo faithfully beeneoaid. 
 
 Km. \ doe protcft I neuer heard of u , 
 And if you proue it, lie repay it bicke, 
 Or yeeld vp Atptftatot. 
 
 Prm. We arreft your word: 
 Sa^you canptodaccBcqaittance* 
 For fuch a fumme, rrom fpecU'd Officers, 
 Of Cbtrlet his Father. 
 
 Kin. Satisfiemefo. 
 
 Byct. So pleefeyout Grace,the packet it not come 
 Where that and other Specialties are bound, 
 To morrow you (hall haue-a fight of them. 
 
 Kin. It (hall fufficeme ; at which enterview, 
 'AU liberal! reafon would T yeeld voto: 
 Meant time, rcceitie fach welcome at my hand, 
 A Honour, without breach of Honour may 
 Make tender of, to thy true wotthiijcfle. 
 You may not come faire PrincetTe to mjrgates, 
 But heere without yoa (hall be fo receiud, 
 &$ you fhall deeme your feife lodg'd in my heart, 
 Though fo deni'd farther harboorin my hotife : 
 Yom owne good thoughts excofe me.and farewell , 
 To morrow we flwl! vifit you againe. 
 
 Pri*. Sweet health & faire dehres confort your grace. 
 
 Kia. Ihy own wi(h wiftl thcejtn euy place Exit. 
 
 Louer Labours loft. 127" 
 
 By. Lady,Iwineommjc1youtomyowncheanr 
 
 La.T(a. Pray you doe my commendations, 
 1 would be glad to fee it. 
 
 Sty. I would you heard it grone. 
 
 *.7b. Isthefouleficke?. 
 
 Key. Sicke at the heart. 
 
 L*.R*. Alacke^et it blond. 
 
 %. Would thar doe it good? 
 
 L*.R<> MyPhifickefaietl. 
 
 "Sej WU! you prick't with your ey. 
 
 La Jit. No fynt t with my knife. 
 
 Btj. Now God faue thy life. 
 
 L*.t(e. And yours from long lining, 
 
 ter. Icarmctftayihankf-giiiing. M. 
 
 Enttr Dttmant. 
 
 Dam. Sir,! pray you a word: What Lady is that fame/ 
 
 < Dm. A gallant Lady, Mounfier fare you well. 
 
 Le*g. 1 befeech you a word: what is (he in the white? 
 
 Eaj. A woman fomtimtrs, if you faw her in the light. 
 
 Leg. Perchance light in the light : I defire her name 
 
 "Bey. Shte hath but one fov her fclfe, 
 To dcflrethat weteaihame. 
 
 Lmg. Pray you fir, whole daughter ? 
 
 ;. Her Mothers, I haue heard. 
 
 Long. Gods bletiing a your beard. 
 
 By. Good fir be not offended, 
 Shee is an heyre of F t*kon!rridgt . 
 
 Long. Nay.mychollerisended: 
 Shee is a moft fweet Lady. Exit IM. 
 
 By. Not vnlikefir, that may be* 
 
 fuler StroHme. 
 
 Ber. What's her name in the cap. 
 
 Eej. JTrflvrMwbygoodhap. 
 
 Ber. Is foe wedded, or no. 
 
 Boy To her w ill fir, or fo . 
 
 Ber. You are welcome fir, adiew. 
 
 "2oj. Fare well to me fir, and welcome to you; Exit. 
 
 Lit itf* That laft is flirc,ihe mery mad-cap LonL 
 Not a word with him, but a left. 
 
 Bey. Andeucrykftbuta word. 
 
 Pri. It was welldomrof you to take him at hit word. 
 
 By. I was as willing to grapple,ai he was to boord 
 
 La. MA. Two hot Sheepes marie : ( 
 
 And wherefore not Shipj ? G'P S ' 
 
 Bj. No Sheepe( fweet Lamb)vnle{fe we feed on your 
 
 La. You Sheep 8t 1 pafture s fhall that fimflul* left ? 
 
 "Soj. So you grant pafture forme. 
 
 Lx. Not fo gentle beaft. 
 My lip* are no Common, though. fcueraJJ they be. 
 
 Bo. Belonging to whom? 
 
 L*. To my fortunes and me. 
 
 Prix. Good wits wit beiangling but gentles agrte. 
 This ciuill warreof wiu weremuch better vfcd 
 QoNexitr and hisbooketuep.for heere 'tis abos'd. 
 
 B. 1 f my obferuation( which ry feldome Hea 
 By the hearts Bill rhetorlcke,<iiftlofed with eyes) 
 Decciue me not new, Mwarismfedcd. 
 
 Prin. With what? 
 
 "Be. With that which w* Loueninutle aifc&ed. 
 
 Prin. Your reafon. 
 
 So. Why all his behauiouts doe make their retire, 
 To the court of his eye.peeping thorough deiire. 
 His hart like an Agct with your print imprefted, 
 
 Proud 
 
128 
 
 Lones Labours loft. 
 
 rood with his fo?me,in his eic pride cxprefled. 
 ]is tongue all impatient to fpeake and not fee. 
 y\A (tumble with hafte in his cic- fight to be, 
 All fences TO chat fence did make their repair*, 
 TO fee) c onely looking on faireft of faire : 
 Me thought all his fences were lockt in his eye, 
 As Jewels in Chtiftall for feme Prince to buy. (gi alt, 
 Who tendring their own worth from whence they were 
 Did point out to buy them along as you paft 
 His facet owrte margent did coatc fuch amazes, 
 Thai all eyes faw his eiet inchanted with gazes. 
 lie giueyou >fyf4/,andallihatishis, 
 And you gtue him for my fakejbut onelouing Kiffe. 
 
 Triii. Come to our P auil lion^^/w is difpof.de 
 
 Bro.But to fpeak that in words.which his eic hath dif- 
 I onelie hauc made a mouth of his eie , ( clos'd. 
 
 By adding a tongue.whkh I know will not lie. 
 
 Lad.Rg.lboo art an old Loue-monger.and fpeakeft 
 skilfully. 
 
 Lad.M* He is Cttpidt Grandfather,and learnes news 
 ofhim. 
 
 Ltd. t. Then was Vmtu like her mother, for her fa. 
 therisbut grim. 
 
 Bej. Do you heare my mad wenche> ? 
 
 1,4.1. NO. 
 
 Boy. What theo,do you fee? 
 Ltd.*. I, our way to be gone. 
 "Boy. You are too bird for roc. 
 
 jfilusTettiut. 
 
 Cater Breggart and Sty. 
 Song. 
 
 BM. Warble childe,makepa(Gonate my fenfe of hea- 
 ring. 
 
 By Concoltnel. 
 
 "Srag t Sweete Ayer, gotendernefie of yeares: cake 
 this Key, gtue enlargement to the fwaine, bring him fe- 
 ftinatly hither : I mufi iniploy htm in a letter to my 
 Loue. 
 
 By. Will you win your loue with a French braule? 
 
 Bra. How ireaneft thon,brauling in French ? 
 
 By. No my comp'cat matter, but to ligge off a tune 
 at the tongues end, canarie to it with thefecte, humour 
 it with turning vp your te : figb a note and (ing a note, 
 fometime through the throate ; if you fwallowed loue 
 with fineing, loue fometime through: nofe as if you 
 fnaft vp loue by fmelling loue with your hat pemhoufe. 
 like ore the (hop of your cies, with your armes croft on 
 your thinbellie doublet , like a Rabbet on a fpit e or your 
 hands in your pocket, like a man after the old painting, 
 and keepe not too long in one tune,but a fnip and away: 
 thefe are complements, thefe are humours, tbefe betraie 
 nice wenches that would be betraied without tbefe. and 
 make them men of note : do you note men that raoft are 
 affeaed to thefe? 
 
 Brag . How haft thou purchafed this experience ? 
 
 Bfj. By my penne of obfcruation. 
 
 Bnt. BmO,butO. 
 
 Boy. The Hobbie-horfr j s forgot. 
 
 nt. Cal ft thou my loue Hobbi-horfe. 
 
 B*r. NoMafier,theHobb4e.horfisbutaCo{t, and 
 and your Loue perhaps, a Hacknie : 
 
 But haoeyoufor 
 Brag. Almoftlhad. 
 
 By. Negligent ftudent,learne her by heart. 
 Brntf. By heart, and in heart Boy. 
 Ba. And out of heart Matter : all ihofe sbne 2 will 
 
 Brag. What wilt thou proiie f 
 
 'Boy. A rnan.if I liu(and this)by ,in,and withcat,vp. 
 on the inftant : by heart you loue her,becau(e your heart 
 cannot come by her : in heart you loue her, becaufe your 
 heart is in loue with her : and out of heart you buc her, 
 being out of heart that you cannot enioy her. 
 
 "Brag. I am all thefe three. 
 
 "Bay. And three times as much mere, vid yet nothing 
 atalL 
 
 Brag. Fetch hither the Sv/aine, he muft curie mee ^ 
 letter. 
 
 Bay. A mcfTage well (impatbis'd, a Horfe to be cm- 
 bafladourforan Afle. 
 
 Brae. Ha,ha,Whatfaieftthou? 
 
 fi^arrie fir.you muft fend the Afle vpon the Horf< 
 for he is verie flow gated : but I goe. 
 
 Brag, The way is buc fhort,away. 
 
 Bj. AsfwiftasLeadfu. 
 
 Brag. Thy meaning prettie ingenious, is notLead 
 mczrall heauie,dull,and (low ? 
 
 Boy. Mmnime hor.eft Mafter.ot rather Mafter noi 
 
 Brad. 1 fay Lead is flow. 
 
 Bey. You arc too Avift fir to fjy fo, 
 Is that Lead flow which is fir'd from a Gunnel 
 
 frog. Sweete (tnoke of Rhetorifee, 
 He reputes me a Cannon,and the Bullet that's h ; 
 I Ihoote theeactheSwaine. 
 
 3jr. Thump then,and I flee. 
 
 Bra. A inoft acute luuenall, voluble and free of grace, 
 By thy fauour fwee t Welk in,I muft %'n in thy face. 
 Moft rude melancholic,Valour giues thce place. 
 My Herald is retwn'd. 
 
 Enter PagfdndClotvne, 
 
 Pag. AwcnderMafler.hae'saC^Wbroken in a 
 
 fliin. 
 Ar. Some enigma, Come riddle, cone, thy Letaay 
 
 tit. No egma,noridd!e,nofcwwjr, nofalue, int'nee 
 male fir. Or fir, Plantan, a plaine Plantan : no Itmuy 
 6mwy,no Salue br.bu; a Plantan. 
 
 Ar. By vernte thou inforceft laughter, thy fillie 
 thought,my fplene,tbe heauing of my lunges prouokes 
 me to ridiculous fmy'ing : O pardon me my flats, doth 
 the incop.fiderate-taks/iiw for lenity, and the word &- 
 
 Doe the wife thinke them other, is not fawn, s 
 (pUtoe. 
 
 Ar. No Pagt, it is an epilogueor difcourfe to make 
 Some obfcure precedence, that hath tofore bin raine 
 Now will I begin your morrali, and do you follow with 
 
 myiaxuy. 
 The Fox? ,the Ape,and the HumbSe-Bee, 
 
 Were ftill at oddes,being but three. 
 Am Vntill the Goofe came out ofdoore, 
 
 Staying the oddes by adding faure. 
 P^.Agood^Tj^.ending in the Goofs: wouldyou 
 
 (Sebremore?* 
 
 Cfe. The Boy hath feldhimabarg8inepGoofe,tIwi*s 
 
 (lac 
 
Loues Labours loft. 
 
 I2Q 
 
 Sir,your penny-worth is gooo,a/id yourGoefc be fet 
 To fell a baxgainc well is as cunning as !*ft aed loofe : 
 Let me fc* a rat Lemtoj ,1 that's a fat Goo fe. 
 
 Ar. Corns hi cheijconu hither : 
 tiowdiddus aigurnent begin f 
 
 fheo cal 'dyou for the Lenny 
 
 dan. True,and I for a Plan tan . 
 hus came yo ur argument in 
 
 fhen th Boyes fat LvtHsy, the Goofe that you bought, 
 And he ended the market. 
 
 AT. But tell me : How was there a Cojt&rd broken in 
 
 fog. IwiiheUyoufencibly. 
 
 Clow, Thou haft no feeling of it Meth, 
 wtll fpcake that Lerue?. 
 Coftard running out,thac was fafely within, 
 ell ouer the chre(hold,and broke my (run 
 
 Arm. We will talke no more of this matter 
 
 Cttw. Till there be more matter in the (run. 
 
 Arm. Sirra fi/}drd t l will inftanchife thee. 
 
 Clow. O, mame me to one Francv t l fmell foraeL**- 
 9-, fomeGoofe in thi*. 
 
 Arm. By my fweete ibule.I meane.fetting thee at li- 
 rti. Enfreedomme thy perfon; thou wertemured, 
 eftrained,captmiied,bouad. 
 
 C/w. True,true,afld now you will be my purgation, 
 and let meioofe 
 
 Arm. I giue thee thy libertie, fet thee from durance, 
 and in lieu thereof, tmpofeon thee nothing but this : 
 Jeare this figrsificant to the countrey Maide l&jufnetti : 
 here it re<nuheration,finr the txft ward of mine honours 
 s rewarding my dependant;. ^M^.follow, 
 
 Pag. Ltketbefequelll. 
 
 iigneur CJl&d&&evi, &* 
 
 Clow, My fweete ounce of nuns fleth, my uv-conre 
 [ew Now will I looke to his remuneration. 
 Remuneration, O, that's th l^une word for vhree-far- 
 thingsi Thres-tartJiingstemurarjon, What's theprice 
 of this yncte?i.d.no,U giue you a remuneration : Why? 
 Itcarriesttremunerauon: Why?Irl9a"rairernarrre then 
 a French-Crowne. 1 v t 'ili neuer buy and feilout of this 
 word. 
 
 StUtrBeroame. 
 
 Btr.O my good knaueC^^exceedingly well met 
 
 $yt>. Pray you fir, How mach C amidort Ribbon 
 may a man buy for a remuneration ? 
 
 Ser, What U a remuneration? 
 
 Coft. Manic fir.halfe pennie farthing. 
 
 Btr. O.Why then tbreeferth ings wo rlh of Silk*. 
 
 Coft, Ithankeyourworfhip.Godbewy you. 
 
 Ser. O rt&y ilaue, I muft employ thee : 
 AS thou wilt win my ftucur,goed my knaue. 
 Doe one thing for me that I {hall i ntreate. 
 
 Cloe>. When would you hsueitdoueftt ? 
 
 Ber, O this after-noone. 
 
 Clo. Well,Iwilldoeit fir: r%re you wall 
 
 Ser, O thou kno weft not what it la. 
 
 CU. lOunknow^whenlhauedoncit. 
 
 Btr. Why villaine thou muft know firfi. 
 
 Clo. I wil come to your wotibtp to morrow moniing. 
 
 Ser. Itmufibcdonethistfter-noane. 
 Harkc Qaue.it is but this : 
 The Prtoccfle comes to hunt hete i n the Parke, 
 
 And in her creine i Here is a gentle Lad i e : 
 
 When tongues fpeak fweetly.then they name her name, 
 
 And RojaU*t they call hr,aske for her : 
 
 And to her white hand fe thou do commend 
 
 Thisfeal'd-vp counfaile. Thcr s thy guerdon : goe. 
 
 Clc. Garclon.Ofweete garden, better then temune. 
 ration, aleupnce-6rtbng better : moft fweew gar/ 
 don. I will doe it fir jj print : gitdon, remuneiaiion. 
 
 tx*. 
 
 Btr. O.ondlforfoothinloue, 
 1 thai hauebeene loues whip / 
 A verie Beadle to a humerous (igh : A Criticbe, 
 Nay^a night-watch Confab re. 
 A domineering pedant ore die Boy, 
 Then whom nomortafl fo magnificent. 
 This wimpled.wb^ng.purblinde waiwardBoy, 
 This figmor lnait gyant dtwfe,don Cup<4, 
 Regenlof Loue-rimes.Lord of folded arms, 
 Th annointed foucraigne of fighes and groanes i 
 Liedge ofail loyrererj and malcontents : 
 Dread Print* of Placcats.Kjng of Codpeecss 
 SolcEcnperatorcr.d greAignratl 
 Of trotting Parretors (O my litllt heart.) 
 And I to bcaCorporall of his Held, 
 And wesre hircclours like a Tumblers hoope. 
 What? I lone,! fuc v l fecks a wife, 
 A woman that islikeaGermaneQoake, 
 Still a repairing : suer oui of frame. 
 And Better going -? righr,brg a Watch : 
 Buibeing watthrchai it may ft ill goe light. 
 Nay,io bepenyrdc.which worft of all. 
 And among three, to lou.ihe \vor ft ofail, 
 A whilly wanton, with a vduet brow. 
 With two pitch bals flurke in her face for eyes, 
 I^nd by huen,one thfic will do cl> deede, 
 Though ^rj/wcrs her Eunuch and her garde 
 And 1 to figh for her, to watch for her, 
 ToptayfcrhFr,goto it u 6 plague 
 Thai C u f'd will impofc for my negf A, 
 Of his almighty Jrvddfull little might. 
 Wel),I will icue.writejigh.ppay ,)hue>fj fOMe > 
 Sonttmenmuftlctiemy Lady,nnd forru lon. 
 
 Enter the PrL-<:ttfi t aP<>tTefitr t berLadKi,(md 
 
 ibrtanu 
 
 ^. Was that 6eK:ng that fpurd his horfe fo hard, 
 Againft rhe fteep : vnhfiog of the hid ? 
 
 Say. 1 know w o:,bw I ihinke it wai not he. 
 Qu. Who er*swa5,afhew'd a mounting mtndei 
 Weil Locd,to c :>y we (hal! hau oar difp&trh, 
 OnSateidjy we iiiretatne io France. 
 Then Femfterm-j ftien4, Where Is the Bufh 
 That w emaft fttcd and play the murthem in ? 
 
 Fir Hereby vpon the ccjgs of yonder Coppice, 
 A Stand where yau may make the fairefl (hoot?. 
 
 _2r. I diankc my beautic,] am faire that 'haote, 
 And thereupon thou fpsak'fiihefaireft fhoote. 
 far. Pardon owMAdam/or I meant not fo. 
 gti~ What,what!Firftpraifeme,c then again fay no, 
 O fhorthis'd pride. Not taite ? alacke fot woe 
 
 ftr. Yes 
 
Louts Latours loft. 
 
 for. Yes Madam faire. 
 
 V Nay ,neuer paint me now, 
 Where faire It nor,praife cannot mend the brow. 
 Here (good my glaffc) take this for telling true : 
 Fairc paimeni for foule words , is more then due. 
 
 far. Nothing bur faire it that which you inherit. 
 
 u. Sce,fec,my bcautie will be fau'd by merit. 
 O heretic in rairc.fu for ihcfe daye, 
 A gluing hand, though foult.fhall haue faire praifc. 
 But come.the Bow : Now Mercie goes to kill, 
 And (hooting wcll,is then accounted ill : 
 Thus will I ulue my credit in the flioote, 
 Not wounding.pitcie would not let medo't : 
 If wounding, then it was to flww my skill, 
 That rriorc for praife,then pinpofe meant to kill. 
 And out of quc(tion,(o it hfomctimes : 
 Glory growes guiltie of detefted crimes, 
 When for Fames fake.for praife an outward part r 
 We bend to that.che working of the hart. 
 As I for praifc alone now feckc to fpill 
 The poore Dceres blood,ihat my heart meanesno ill. 
 
 Sty. Do not curft wiues hold that felfe-foucfatgruic 
 Onclv for praiie fake.when they (Uiue to be 
 Lords ore their Lords? 
 
 $n. Onely for pra>fe,and praifc we may afford, 
 To any Lady ihat fubdeww a Lord. 
 
 Enter Clmvne. 
 
 Bey. Here comet a member of the common, wealth. 
 
 Cte. Cod dig-you-den all.pray you which is the heed 
 Lady? 
 
 j$.Thou (hale know her fcllo w,by the reft that haue 
 no heads. 
 
 Clo. Which is the greateft Lady.the highcft* 
 
 H. Thcthickcfl.and thctalleft. 
 
 Clo. The thicke<t,& the callcft ; it is fo.truth is truth. 
 \nd your wafte Mifttis, were as (lender as my wit, 
 One a thefe Maides girdles for your-waftc fhould be fit. 
 Are not you the chiefc womS?You arc the thickeft here? 
 
 Q^_ What's your will fu ? What's your will ? 
 
 Clo. I haue a Letter from Monfjcr^CTwnc, 
 
 O thy letter.rhy IcttenHe s a good friend of mine. 
 Stand a fide good bearer, 
 Bcjct,you can carue, 
 ireake vp this Capon. 
 
 "Bojet. I am bound to feme. 
 This Letter is mi (look e : it importcth none here : 
 
 CIS Writ tO f*]*tn<tta. 
 
 Qu. We will reade it,l fweare. 
 Breake the necke of the Waxe,and cuery one gkie eare, 
 
 "Stytt reaJgs. 
 
 2Yheauen,tharthoUartfaire, ismoft infallible: true 
 that thou art beauteous, truth it felfe that thou arc 
 ouely : more fairer then raire,beautifull then beautious, 
 ruer then truth it felfe: haue comiferation on thy hcroi- 
 all VafTall. The magnanimous and moft illuftrate King 
 ttM fet cie vpon the pernicious and indubiute Beg. 
 ger Zftnltfhm: and he it was that might rightly (syft- 
 ,vuli t vift: Which to annorhanize in the vulgar, O 
 bafe and obfcure vulgar ; vibltftt, He came, See,and o- 
 camc: hee came one; fe^two; couercame three; 
 Who came / the King. Why did he come ? tofee.Why 
 
 did he fee/ to ouercomt. To whom came he f to the 
 Beggtr. Whatfawhc? thcBegger. Who oucrcamc 
 he ? the Bt-gger. The concludon is vidorie : On whofe 
 fide? the King: the captio* Is inncht : OnwhofeHde? 
 theBeggers. The cataftrophc is a Niiptlall : on wtofe 
 fide ? the Kingi: no,on both in one.or one In both. 1 am 
 the King (for fo ft and the compjrifon) thou die Beg- 
 ger, for fo witnefleth thy lowlincfle. Shall I cotnmcuK 
 thy loue ? I may. Shall I enforce thy louc/ i could 
 Shalllentreaccthylouef' I will. What, fhtlt thou ex- 
 change for ragges, roabes: for tittles titles, fof thy felfe 
 mee. Thus eipefting thy reply, I prophanc my lips on 
 thy fooie, my eyes on thy picture, and my heart on thy 
 eyerie part. 
 
 That in the Jeart/1 4epgm ofnttiujtri*, 
 Don Adrians de Armatho. 
 
 Thos doft thou heare the Nemean Lion roare, 
 Cainft thce thou Lambe,that (randeft as his pray : 
 SubmifHue fall his princely fme before, 
 And he from for rage will incline to play. 
 
 But if thou flriue (poore foule) what art thou then ? 
 
 Foode for hi* rage, repafture for his den. 
 
 u. What plumeof feathers is hee that Indited this 
 Letter ? What yeine ? What Wethercocke? Dul you 
 eucr heare better - 
 
 livj. I am much deceiued,bur I remember the Rile. 
 
 ^w.Elfcyour memorieisbad, going ore it erewhik 
 Sw.This Armado is tSpaniard that keeps here in court 
 A Phatuafime l aMonartho,andone that makes fporr 
 To die Prince and his Booke- mates. 
 
 Qu Thou fellow, a word. 
 Who gauc thee this Letter ? 
 
 la. I told yoti.my Lord. 
 
 Qu. Towhomfhouidftthougiucit? 
 
 Clo, From my Lord to my Lady. 
 
 Qu, From which Lord,to which Lady? 
 
 da. From my Lord Berawne^. good matter of minr, 
 To a Lady rfFranct, that he call'd Refdint. 
 
 ^.Thonhadmifiaken his letter.Come Lords away. 
 Here fweete, put vp this,'twill be thine another day. 
 
 Exfftnt. 
 
 "Sty. Who is the (hooter? Who is the (hooter i 
 
 Rojot Shall 1 teach you co know. 
 
 "Soy. I my continent ofbeautie. 
 
 Rtft. Why Ac that beares the Bow. Finely put off. 
 
 "Sty. My Lady goes to kill homes, but if thou marrie, 
 Hang me by the necke,if homes that year* milcarrie. 
 Finely put on. 
 
 Xf*. Well then.I am the (hooter. 
 
 2?p. And who is your Deare? 
 
 Kfa. If wechoofe by the homes ,your felfe come not 
 oearc Finely put on indeede. 
 
 Maria. You ftill wrangle with her Tscyet, and (hee 
 
 ftrikes at the brow. 
 
 Tlojtt. But (he her fclfe is hit lower 
 Haue 1 hit her now. 
 
 Reft. Shall I come vpon thee with an old faying/htt 
 was a man when Km%Pippui ofFraace wa a little boy,as 
 touch ing the hit it. 
 
 'Sejtt. Sol mayanfwere thee with one as old thai 
 was a woman when Queene Guinouer oFBrittaint was a 
 little wench, as touching the bit it. 
 
 f*fi. Thou 
 
Lwes Labours 
 
 Sttft. Thou canft not hit it,hh U,his it, 
 Thou ranrt not hit it my good-man. 
 "Sty. I cannot, cannot,cannct : 
 And I cznnot,another can. fxit. 
 
 Clo. By my troth meft plcafant,how bath didfit it. 
 y.ar. A markc miruciictts wdi.Cso:, for they both 
 
 did hit. 
 Say. A rnark,Qrnarke hut thai marke : imatke fates 
 
 my Lady. 
 
 L (he mark haue spiricke tn't a to meat at, if it may be. 
 Miff. Wide a'th bow hand, yfaith your band is out. 
 Clo. Indecdea'awiKhaoieoeaccr, or heeie ne're hit 
 
 the clotft. 
 "Boy. And if iny hand be out, then belike your hand 
 
 is in. 
 C/a Then will (hee gee the vplhoot by clearing the 
 
 is in. 
 Ms. ComCjCorr.e.yoimlkcgrcafciy, your lips grow 
 
 foule 
 Clo. She's too hard tor you at prick s,fir challenge her 
 
 to boule. 
 Be}. I feare too much rubbing : good night any good 
 
 Oole. 
 
 Clo. By my fcule S wajnc,a moft Ample Clowne. 
 Lord, Lord, how the Ladies and I haue put him downe. 
 O my troth moft fweete tefts,rooft income vulgar wit, 
 When it comes fofijHfhlyoff,foobfcenely,as it were, 
 
 Ibfit. 
 
 sirmatkerzih to the fide,O a mod dainty man. 
 To fee him walkebefore a Lady, and to bear* her Fan. 
 To fee him kUT hii hand, and how ow>ft fwectly a will 
 
 fwcare : 
 
 And his Page atother fide,thatbandfu!lof wit, 
 Ah heauens,it is moft patiicticell nit. 
 SowUjfowle. fmutit. 
 
 Shoote within. 
 
 Pater Dall t Kelofernes fbt 7etLtt anJL KathanUL 
 
 "Hat. Very reuerem fpon truely,d done m the tefti- 
 monj of a good confcience. 
 
 Fed. The Deare was(as you know)fangu:s in blod, 
 ripe as a Pomvrater,who now hangcth like s lewell in 
 the -ace of Ctto the f k!e ; the welken theheaoen, and a. 
 aon falleih like a Crab on ihjt face oWrd,the foyle,the 
 laod.tbe eaoh. 
 
 CuratJfath. Truely M.Heloferet .the epythithei arc 
 fwceily varied like a fchollcr at the leaft: but Ac I a{fure 
 ye, it was a Bucks of the firft head. 
 
 Hoi. Sir Nathaniel, hatdmdo. 
 
 *Dul. Twas not a*4^c^(i>, f rwas a Pricket. 
 
 [-hi. Moft bacbarous intimation : yet a kinde of hifi- 
 ouatioQ^s it were in viajn way ofenpl'icwonf/Ktre : as 
 !'; were rep1ication,or rather ojtentart,to (how as it were 
 hie inclination after his vndidTed.vnpoiifh ed, vntduca- 
 ted,vnptuned,vntrained,or rather valcttered, or ra:hc- 
 reftvntoafirmedfaOiio^toiafus agatae ray band credo 
 for a Deare. 
 
 T Dtii. . J said die Dearc was not a bauAcrtdo. 'twas a 
 Pricket. 
 
 HW. Twice fodfimplicitje. ^coSf, Othoumon- 
 flcr (gnoranccj^ow drforraed dooftthoulooke. 
 
 Xatb. Sir hee hath neuec fed of the dainties that arc 
 
 bredioabooke. 
 
 Hehathnoteate paper as it were ; 
 He hath nor. drunk inke. 
 
 His intellcais not repleniflied, hee is onely an animall 
 ondy fenfible in the duller parts: aad fuch barren plants 
 are fet before vi.that we thankful! Should be : which we 
 tefte and fecling,aic foi thofe puts that doe fruQifie m 
 vs more then he. 
 For M it would ill become me to beTaine,indifcrect,or 
 
 a fool* j 
 So were there s patch fet on Learning, to fee him in a 
 
 Scboole. 
 
 But 9mntl>t*ehy 1 Jbeing of an old Fathers mindr, 
 Many can brooke the wcather.that looe not the winde. 
 
 Diil, You two are book-men : Can you tell by your 
 wit, What was a month old uCtiM birthi that $ not fiue 
 wreekesoltlasyet? 
 
 Hoi. TXRiji/M goodman DttU t ASitimA goodman 
 Dull. 
 
 Dul. Whaiij^ff/'TM? 
 
 Natb. A title to PMe t ig Lunajo the Meant. 
 
 Hoi. The Moone was a month old when AcLun was 
 no oiore. ((cote. 
 
 And wrought not to fiue-weckes when he came tofius- 
 Tb'allufion holds in the Exchange. 
 
 jD*rf. Tis tiue iodecde, the Collufion holds in the 
 Exchange. 
 
 /Jf I.God comfort thy capacity J fay th'allufion holds 
 in the Exchange. 
 
 Ditt. And I fay the polufion holds in the Exchange : 
 forth* Moone >> neuer but a month old : and ( fay be. 
 fide thai, (was a Pricket that the Princcfle kiil'd. 
 
 Hal. Sir Pfatkoi*/, will you hcare au cuemporall 
 Epytaph on the dath of the Deare. and to humour 
 the ignorant call d the Dearc, the Pnncefle kiil'd a 
 Pricket. 
 
 Nath fagt, goodM./y^n7.;rtx, fo it (hall 
 pieafe you to abrogate fcurilitic. 
 
 Hat I will foawhingaflea h letter, foricarsues 
 facifitie. 
 
 a fretittf leafing Prickft, 
 Some faj a Sore, tut not A fort ', 
 
 tiU nw> made fere witbjhoptiag 
 The Doggtt diJjefff*t ttttn Sert t 
 
 then Sertti lamp/ from ibiekff : 
 Or Pr/cket-ferti or elft S*retl t 
 
 tbt people faS a booting. 
 JfSorebtforejbtntlLttiSort, 
 
 matccijifiicfarei Ofarell : 
 Of one fare / an hundred make 
 
 ly adding tut OHt nwre L. 
 
 flatb. A rare talent. 
 
 Dul. If a talent be a claw, lookc how he clawcs him 
 with a talent. 
 
 Nttb. This is a gift that I haue Ample: (imple,a foo> 
 IHhexuauagani fpirit.foll of formes,fiute,fti3pc$,ob- 
 iec^s,Ideas,apprehen(ions,motions,rtuolutions. Thefe 
 are begot in the ventiklr of memoric, noursflu in the 
 wombe of ptimater.and deliuered vpon the mellowing 
 of occasion : but the gift is good in thofe in whom it is 
 acuce,and 1 am thankful! for it- 
 
 Hoi. Sir, I praife the Lord for you, and fo may my 
 parishioners, for their Sonnet are well tuiot'd by you, 
 And their Daughters profit very greatly voder you : you 
 die a good member of the common- weak! L 
 
 Nath. Me berclf, If their Sonnca be ingertrious, they 
 
LQVSS Labours kft. 
 
 : If their Daugheeisbe capable, 
 I will put is to (htm. But V/rJcfu qiii pci/ca t#];uiur t a 
 Joule Feminine faluieih vs. 
 
 Eater laquemtta aodifx ffawne. 
 
 laqu. God giue you good morrow M, Pi-.'p/j. 
 
 Nath. Matter Pfon t <pr/i PerforrfAnd ifonefl>cu!d 
 be per ft, Wh ich is t he cne ? 
 
 C/MfiHy M. Schoolcmefler.hce that is Ilkeft to 2 
 hogfhead. 
 
 A&/.'>, Ofperfing a Hogshead, a good luRer of con- 
 ceit in a tuiphcf Earth, KrecnourghfaraFlitit, Peatle 
 enough fot a Swine i-'tiipreitie.U is wejl. 
 
 //;<?. GaodMafltrPaifon ixjfopocdss iBademee 
 ibis Letter. U was giuenrnee by Ceftard, aodftntmee 
 ftom JD0/7 Annalho * I bcfeech yo re4s St. 
 
 Mzffr. Faei!ayrecarg9llidc t quomHofmoa onmlafab w 
 bwuminat, and fo forth. An good old Maattuui, I 
 may fpeake of thee as the trauealer doth of Vtnitc, van- 
 cbiejvtncha, ytemnte -oud*,tfu nanteferreche. O W -Af/2/v 
 nwro.oJd Maxtum. Who vndcrftandeihthec not, v? w? 
 fella tnic& i Vn<3 cr pardon fir, What arc the contents? or 
 rather as J/crnasfsyesinhis, What my fooieverfes. 
 
 Hot, I fir,and very learned. 
 
 With. Let me hcare a ftaftc.a ftai,a verft, Legs do- 
 
 mine. 
 
 If Loue make me for fwomc.how ihati 1 fweare to lootf 
 Ab neuer faith could hold.if not to be*uti vowed. 
 Though to my feKe forl'wom,to thee He rakhfall proue. 
 Thofe thoughts to nKe'wae Cki, to theelike Oficrs 
 
 bowed. 
 
 Studie his bvuleaues, and rntkethitbooke thine eyes, 
 Where all thofe pieafure* live, that Ait would compre- 
 
 hend. 
 
 Ifknowledgebe the marke,tokndw rhec (hill fuflfice. 
 Well learned is that tongu?,that well can thee contend. 
 All ignorant that foule,ihac feet (hee without wonder. 
 Which i* to me forne praifechat I thy parts admire ; 
 Thy eye foaet lightning beaiet, thy voy ce his dzcadfuIJ 
 
 thunder. 
 
 Which not to anger bent, is tnBfique.and fweec fire. 
 Celcftiail ai thou srt.Oh pardon ioue ihU wrong, 
 Tbac (ingi heauensprai|e,with fuch an earth) v tongue. 
 
 Ptd. Yaafindenottheapoftraphas, and to miffe th 
 accent. Letmeru^eruifethecangenet. 
 Nath. Here are onely numbers ratified, bat for the 
 elegancy, faci!iiy,& golden cadence ofpo<fie<v*rrt : O- 
 uiMtu N*fo was the man. And why In deed Mf/%, W 
 for fmelling out the odoriferous flowers of fancy? the 
 ietkes of inuention imitarie is nothing : So doth the 
 Hound his matter, the Ape his keeper, th tyred Korfe 
 his rider : But DmwfeS* virgta, Wat this direfted to 
 you? 
 
 lay. I fir from one mounfier "Berrmt, one of the 
 ftrartgcQueenes Lords. 
 
 Nath. 1 willouergiancethc fuperfcript. 
 
 I will looke againe on the intclleS of the Letter, rot 
 the nomination of the panic written to the perfon writ- 
 ten vnto. 
 raurJLtKkfi'ftattadtpredrmphymei*, Berowne. 
 
 Per. Sir ffoA^trwe^this Berowne is one of the VotarlS 
 with the Kingiand here he hath framed a Lficer to a fe- 
 quentofcliefirangerOticcnc?: which accidentally, or 
 ty the way of progteffion, bad rnifcarriedi Trip and 
 
 goemy fweete, deiiuer this P*pr into the hand of the 
 King^t may concerncmuch :ftay not thy complement,! 
 iorgiuc thy dtietie.adue. 
 
 Maid. GoodC^orJgowhhree: 
 SK God faw year life. 
 
 Cofi. Htuewithdieemygrrfe. exii. 
 
 Hot' Siryouhauedoflethisinthe&aKofGocivtT/ 
 rd igioufly r and aa a certahie Fathw Jtstb 
 
 Peti. S a tell not me of the Father J do fearr coloura- 
 ble colour j-BiK to returw to the VfeiX:d thrvpkire 
 
 ffatb. Menilouswelkrortbepeo. 
 
 Peda. I do dine to day at the father* of a certain* Pii- 
 pUi ofmine.whcrt if (bngrepft) it Oufl pfeafeyou to 
 gratifie the table with a Grace- 1 will onmy prluiledge I 
 haue with the parents of the fcnjaid Child* or Pupill, 
 vndertake your bten venuto, where I will proue chafe 
 Verfw to be very vn! earned . ndther fauouring of 
 Poeirie, Wir, nor Inuentioo. I befeechyour So. 
 dettau 
 
 Nor. And thanke you to: for ibcietie (faith the uoct) 
 isthehapplnetTeoflire. 
 
 feda. And certes ihe text mofi infallibly conclude! it, 
 Sir 1 do wnlee you too, yoy fliali not.fiiy me nay : puxa 
 
 wrba. 
 
 Awjy, the gentle* are at their game, and wc-will toow 
 recreation. Exeunt. 
 
 Enter Beroume vith a Papef in his bahd^long. 
 
 Biro. TteKmghekhuntingtheDeare,- 
 I acn courting my felfe. 
 
 They blue pitch t a Toyfr, lemtoyling in apywh, 
 pitch that defiles; defile, afbuleword: WeU, (et tliee 
 downc forrow ; for fo they fay the foole faid, and fo fay 
 I. and I the foole : Well pioucd wh. By the Lord this 
 LoueisasmadasvtfAu^itlriJsfhcepe., itkilsmce, I a 
 Oieepe: Wellprooed againe* my fide. I will not Ioue; 
 If I do han me : yfoich I will not. O but her eye : by 
 this light, tot for her eye, I would not Ioue tier; y?3,for 
 her two eyes. Well, J doe nothing In the world b ui lye, 
 and lye in my throate. By heauen I doe loue,and it hcth 
 taugntmeetoRime,endtobema)licholte: and here it 
 part of my Rime, and heere my maiik holfe. Well, the 
 hath one a my Sonnets already) the Clownc bore it,th* 
 Foofc ftnt it,and the Lady hath iV : fweet Clowne/wee-- 
 ter Foolejweetcfl Lady.By the world,! wouldnot caie 
 a pin.if the other three were in. Here comes one with a 
 paper.God giu him grace to grone. 
 
 Htfraibapde. TbcXinfentnth. 
 
 Kin. Ay meet 
 
 Ber. Sbotbyheauen:proce3e(weet^V/(J,thooh8R 
 thump t him with thy Birdboh vnder the left papan faich 
 ferrets. 
 
 King. SofwetteakiirethegoidenSunnegiuejnat:, 
 To thofe frefh morning drop* vpon the Rofc, 
 As thy eye beames,whtn their frefh ray fe htue fmo(. 
 The nigot of dew that on my cheekes downe flo-wes. 
 Nor fhines the filuer Mooneone halfe fo brigntj 
 Through the tranfparenc bofeme of the deep e, 
 As doch thy face through t cares of mine giue light s 
 Thou ftin'ft in euery teare that I doe w*rpe, 
 No drop,but tb a Coach doth carry thee : 
 So rideft thou triumphing in mv woe. 
 Do but behoid the teares that iwell in me, 
 And they thy glory through my griefe will fhow : 
 
 Sot 
 
.Leues. Labour's toft. 
 
 But doc not loue thy fdre, then thou wikkeepc 
 My tcxrcs for glafies^aod fiill make me wepe. 
 O Quecneof Qv^tnes^wferredoftthouexcell, 
 No thought can Qrinke,noc tongue of mortaJJ tell. 
 How fhatl (he know my griefes ? He drop the paper. 
 Sweet leaucs (hade foil/. Who is he comes hem ? 
 
 What LemgaitiU, and reading : liften enre. 
 /fcr. Now in thy hkeneffe, one more foole appear?. 
 njr. Ay me, I am forfwerne. 
 2?<r. Why he comes in like a peritifjwering papers, 
 L^. In loue I hope,fweet reilowlhip in (hame. 
 Bar. One drunkard loues another of the mme. 
 Lot. Ami the firfty haue been penur'dfo? (know, 
 Tier. I could put thce in comfort, not by two that I 
 Thou maktft the triumphcry.the cotnercap of (octette , 
 The ftwpeof Loues Tiburne,ehat hang* vp fimplicitie. 
 La*. I feareihefetrubborn lines lack power romoue. 
 O fweet Mart** EmprefTe of my Loue . 
 TVicfe numbers will I teare.and write in profe. 
 
 Ser. O Rimes are gsrds on wanton Cupids bole, 
 Disfigure not Ins Shop. 
 
 Lou. This lame fhall go*. HtrtaJeitbt Sonnet. 
 TXd MM the beauenty Rbetcvickf tf thine eye. 
 C air ft wbomtbt awUcaaaat hold argument^ 
 Perfaade mj hurt to tbufalfi pert/trie t 
 Vowttfar the* broke Azftrme not pUHtfrrnmt. 
 j4 ffojata Jferfaere, tut I wiUproue, 
 Thou beig GoMtfftjlforfwe mt tbte. 
 Mj Vow M tertbj/, tboa. a beaee*ly Lout. 
 Tbjgrac* bttnggziriA^ caret it tLfcrac t in me. 
 Vents grt but break , and breath a vapour is. 
 Then thus, fare Su,htc^ o*m} earth Aeeftjtine t 
 Exbdefl tbu v*pfr-vw, it t bee it it : 
 JftrJtf* tben t 'itu*c fault of mm : 
 ffl>1 me brekf, ITliat feoU unetfo,ft 
 To Iff ft ** tb ,10 wit, a Paradif* ? 
 Ber. This it the huer vein,w-hich makes fie/h a deity. 
 A greeoe Goofc r s Coddefle, pure pure Idolatry. 
 God amend vs, God an>end, we are much out o'tb'way. 
 
 Eater Dumtme. 
 
 Lou. By whom fliall 1 fend thu (company? ) Stay. 
 
 Bcre. All hid, all hid, an old infant play . 
 
 ike a demie God, here fit I in che skie, 
 Vnd wretched foolcjCeeretrheedfully ore-eye. 
 ^ore Sacks tothemyll. O heaucr.s I haue my wifh, 
 Dtarkune tratuform'd, foure Woodcocks in a di(h. 
 
 Dum. O moft diuine Kate. 
 
 Bero. O moft prophant coKCombe. 
 
 Dam. By heauen the wonder of a mortall eye. 
 
 Berti By enh (he isnotKorporali, there you lye. 
 
 runt. Her Amber haires for iouie hath amber coted. 
 
 Ber. An Amber coloured Rauen was well noted. 
 
 Dam. As vpright as the Cedar. 
 
 Tier. Stoope I fay her (houlder is with-chii J. 
 
 'Dam. As fairc is day. 
 
 Ber. I at fomt daiec t but then no funne mu(t (hine. 
 
 Dmn. O-tbat I had my wifti? 
 
 LSI. And I had mine. 
 
 If hi. Ami mine too good Lord. 
 
 Ber. AflKtr/o I had mine : I* not that igood word ? 
 
 Dtm. I would forget hr,but a Feuer (ne 
 lUignes in my bloud^nd wi!i remetnbred be. 
 
 "B<r. A Feucr in yout bloud vhy rfien incifion 
 
 Would let her out in Sawccn, fweet oufprifion. 
 
 Dum. Once more Ik read the Ode that I haue writ 
 Ber. OncernorelletnatkehowLooecanvtrryWii 
 
 Leut t bofe Month it every My t 
 
 Wjbbmftlfe the hetueiu krtatb. 
 jijrt (tjiseth be) tbi tbrekft nxrj Howe, 
 .vevU Imlghttruunfkfo. 
 
 Nert ttp 
 
 Vow tbxke forjoutlnmmeeuj 
 Totitkfo aft to fluckf afuKit. 
 *De not eaS itjuiitt itt mt, 
 That lamfarfwornefcr thett 
 Tien far whom lou would fiMOff t 
 luno but an 
 
 Turning mmtaRfar tkj Love. 
 
 This wilt I feod,and fomerfiingeHe mate plain?. 
 That (hall ezprefle my trurloue< faAing painc. 
 
 would the Kfag-jBttoame and Lcng/vutt, 
 Were Louers too, ill to example ill. 
 Would from my forehead wipe a periuiMnote : 
 For none offend, where all alike doe dote. 
 
 Lou. D'tmatec, chy Loue is fane from cbaritie, 
 That in Loues griefe dcfu'ft Cocierie : 
 You may iocke pale, but I ihooid blu(h I know, 
 Tobcorc-hcard.and taken napping fo. 
 
 Kin. Come fir.you Worn : as h:t ,your eafe ii foch, 
 You chide at him^ff ending twice as much. 
 You doe not loue Mori* ? Lcagattle, 
 Did neuer Sonnet for her fake compile ; 
 NdrncaetUy his wreathed annes athwart 
 His louing bofome,to keepe do-^nt hti heart. 
 
 1 haue been* clofdy (hrowded in this bu(h , 
 And tnarkt you both,S!Hl for you both did bluft). 
 1 heard your guilty Kimes,of feru'd your fafhion : 
 Saw iighesteekefrom you, noted well your pa&on. 
 Aye mc.fay es one ! O /<*. the other cntfl 
 
 On her haires were Gold, ChtirtaH the others eye) 
 You would for Paradifcbreake Faith and troth, 
 And loae for your Loue would infringe an oath. 
 What will 'Berowne fay when tbtt he (hallhearc 
 Faith infringed, which fuch zeale did fweare. 
 How will he fcomerhow will he fpend bis wit ? 
 How wiU he triumph,leapc,and laugh at it? 
 For all the wealth that euer I did fee , 
 I Would not haue him know fo much by me. 
 
 Bert. Now ftep I forth to whip hypocrifir. 
 Ah good my Liedge, I pray thee pardon me. 
 Good heart, What grace haft thou thus to rtprous 
 Thefe wotmes for loiiog,that art moft in knie ? 
 Your eyes doe make no couches in your tearcs. 
 There is no eemine Princefle that appearcs . 
 You'll not be perior'd, 'tis e hetefull thing : 
 Tu(h,none but Minftrets ttke of Sooneiting. 
 But are you not afliatrfd Pnay, are vou not 
 M 
 
134 
 
 Louet Labours loft. 
 
 Ail three of you.to be thus much ore'fhot ? 
 
 You found his Moth,the King your Moth did fee: 
 
 But I a Beame doe finde in each of three. 
 
 O whet a Scene of fool ry haue I feene. 
 
 Of fighes.of grones, of (curow, and of tecne : 
 
 me, with what Ariel patience haue I fat, 
 To fee a King transformed to a Gnat t 
 To fee great Htrculti whipping a Gigge , 
 And profound Salomon tuning a tygge? 
 And Ntftur plav at pufh-pin with the boyea , 
 And Critnckf Tjmm laugh at idle toyes. 
 Where lie* thy griefcl O tell me good Dumautt; 
 And gentle Le*e*uid t where lietthy paine f 
 And where myliedges/ail about thebrcft : 
 
 A Candle hoa! 
 KM. Too bhtcr is thy left. 
 Are wee betrayed thin to thy ouer-view 9 
 Tttr. Not you by me,bqt (betrayed to you. 
 
 1 that am honeA.I that hold it finne 
 To breake the vow I am ingaged in. 
 lam betrayed by keeping company 
 With men.like men of tnconflancie. 
 
 When (hall you fee me wtite a thing in rime-? 
 
 Or grone for foam ? or foend a minutes time, 
 
 In pruning mee, when fhall you heare that 1 will pr aife a 
 
 hsnd,a foot,a face.an eye i a gate,a frate,% brow.a bttft, 
 
 a wafte.a legge.a limme. 
 
 JC.-% Sot\,Whithera*\vayfofa{*> 
 A true man. or a thccfc, that gallops fo. 
 
 TSfr. IpoftrromLoue.goodLoueiktmego 
 
 inter ItMUtuHid and Citume. 
 
 tap. God biefle the King. 
 
 Kin. What Prefent haft thou Acre ? 
 
 Clu. Some certaine tteafon. 
 
 Kin. What makes treafon heere? 
 
 Ct. Nay it make* nothing fir. 
 
 Kin. If itmarre nothing neither, 
 The t rcafon and you goe in peace away together 
 
 /7. I btfeech your Gtece let this Letter be resd, 
 Onr perfon mif-doubts it i it viastreafon he faid. 
 
 Kt<t. ^ernwr,read it ouet. &e nodes the Let ttr. 
 
 K,n. Where hadft thou U> 
 
 fj<p>. Of Ccjlord. 
 
 Kt*(. Where hadft thou k^ 
 
 Kin. How no w,what u in you?why dofi thou tear it? 
 
 "Str. A toy ray Ltedgc, a loy : your grace needes not 
 fearir. 
 
 L<x>g. It did moue him to p40ion,and therefore lefs 
 heare iu 
 
 T)Htn. It is 'Serownt writing.and here is his name. 
 
 Str. Ah you whorefon Ioggerhead,you were borne 
 to doe me fheme. 
 Guilty my Lord, guilty : I confefle,! eonfeffe. 
 
 Km. What* 
 
 Str. That yon three fbolesjlackt mee foole.to make 
 
 vpthemeffe. 
 
 He,he, and yon . and you my Liedge, and 1 , 
 Are picke-purfcs in loue, and we deferue to die. 
 O difmilTe this audience, and I (hall tell you more. 
 
 '2}nm. Now the number Ueuen 
 
 "Btren> True true,w arefovvre : will thefe Turtles 
 begone? 
 
 X**. Hence firs.away. 
 
 Clo. Walk afide the uue fotke.fr; let the traytois (tay. 
 
 'See. Sweet Jxrd,fwc Loum, O let Vs unbrace, 
 A: tree wt are at (le(h and bloud caa be, 
 The Sea wUl ebbe and flow, heaoen will fhew hi. face : 
 Young bloud doth not obey an old decree. 
 We cannot croffe the c&afc why we are boms t 
 Therefore of all hands muft we be foriwotne. 
 
 King. What, did thefe tent lines (hew fomeloue of 
 ihine ? (Rofoln*, 
 
 3*r. Did they, quoth you > Who feet the Heauenly 
 That t like a rode and fauage man of Indt.) 
 At the fuft opening of the gorgeous Haft, 
 Bowes not hii vaflall head, and firooken blinde. 
 Kiflet the baft ground with obsdieot bre*A 
 What peremptory Eag5e-fighted eye 
 Dares Sooke vpon the heauen ofher brow , 
 That is not blinded by her maieftie .' 
 
 Kaf. What zeale,what furie.hatfa infpir d thee now ? 
 My Loue(her Miftrcr) a gracious Moone . 
 Shee(an attending Stane)fcaicc (eene a light 
 
 'Ber. My eyes are then no fye^nor I Bermmt 
 O.buc for my Loue.day woa]S turne to night. 
 Of all complexions the cul'd foneraigm y, 
 Doe meet at at a faire in her&ire cheeke, 
 Where feuerall Worthies make one dignity , 
 Where nothing wanli.t ht want it feiit doth fcekc. 
 lend me the flounfh of all gentle tongues, 
 Fie painted Rethoricke,O fhe need* it not, 
 To t hires of fate, a leiien praifc belongs : 
 Shepaius prayfc, then prayfe coo (hott doth blot. 
 A withered Hermits, fiuefcoce winters worcc, 
 Might fhikeorT fiftie, looking to her eye : 
 Beauty doth varnifti A ge, a v if ncvo borne, 
 And giue the Crutch the.Ctad!es infcnrie. 
 O 'tis the Suune that maketh ail things ftine. 
 King. By heauen,thy Loue is blacke if Ebooie. 
 Scrsv. liEbonie like her >O word diuine* 
 A wife of fuch wood were feliciuc. 
 O who can giue an oth ? Where is a booke ? 
 Thai I may Iweare Beauty doth beauty lacke. 
 If that fhe learnt not of her eye to lookt i 
 No face it fane that is not full fo blacke. 
 
 Km O paradoxe, Blackeisthebadgeofhell, 
 The hue of dungeons, and the Schoole ofnight : 
 And beauties creft becomes the heauens veU. 
 
 Ser. Diuets fooneft tempt refembling fptrits of lighr. 
 O if in blacke my Ladies browes be deckt, 
 It mourn es, that pain ting vfurping haire 
 Should rauilrt dotet s with a falfe alpeft : 
 And thet fore i fhe berne to make blacke, faire. 
 Her fauour turnes the fa (Li on of the dayes , 
 For natiue bloud it counted painting now : 
 And therefore red that would auoyd dtfpraiie , 
 Paints it felfe blacke,to imitate her brow. 
 2>wn. To look like her are Chimny-fweeper* blacke, 
 Loa. And fuice her time^ieColiieis counted bright. 
 King. And vfthspfj of theif fweet complexion crake. 
 2>w. Dark needs no Candles now/or dark u light. 
 Sir. Yourmiftreflesdereneuef comeinra'me, 
 For fesre their colours (hoitld'be wafht away. 
 
 Km. T were good yours did: for fir to tell you plains. 
 lie finde a fairer fece not wafhuo day* 
 
 "Btr. Ileproueher raire,ortalketill dooms*dayhere 
 
 Km. NoPiuell will fright thee then To much a* fhee. 
 
 'Duma. 1 newer knew man hold vile ftuffe fo deere. 
 
 Loa. Looke,hee f 'jthy louc, my foot and her face fee, 
 
 3tcr t Otf the ftreets were paued v/hh thine eyes, 
 
 Her 
 
Louer .Labourj loft. 
 
 Ill 
 
 He* feet were much too dainty fitf fiich tread. 
 
 Dum* Ovile.then as fte goes what vpwatdlyesf 
 The flteet Ibould fee as (he watk'dooer bead. 
 
 KIR. But what of this,are we not'all In loue> 
 
 Bar. O ncthing fofure.and thereby all forfwome. 
 
 Km. Thenleaue this chat.Bc good 3we now proae 
 Our loumglawtull,andout fayth not totne. 
 
 1>um. I mane t her e.fomc flattery for this euill . 
 
 Long. O fomeauthority how to proceed, 
 Some tricWome quillets, howto cheat the diut'U 
 
 Dum. Some felue for periurte, 
 
 "S/r. O 'iis more then need*. 
 Haue at you then affection* men at armej , 
 Confider what you tuft did fweare vnto : 
 To faR t to ftudy.andto fee no woman : 
 Flat to-eafooagainft the Kingly (rate of youth. 
 Say,dn you fafi ? your (tomscka are too young: 
 And abftinence ingendvrs maladies. 
 And where char you haue vow'd to ftutKe (Lords) 
 In that each of you haoe forfwome hii Books. 
 Can yu ftill dreameand porf /md thereon looke, 
 For when would you my Lordyw yoa.or you, 
 Haue found the ground of ftudies excellence, 
 Without the beauty of a woman* face ; 
 From womens eye* this do&rine I driu, 
 They are the Ground,the Bookes,the A chads mi, 
 From whence doth fpring the true Prtmttbtai fiift 
 Why, vniuerfall plodding poy font vp 
 The nimble fpirirs in ihe arteries, 
 As motion and long during action tyres 
 The finnowy vigour of thctrauailer 
 Now for not looking on a womans face, 
 You hsue in that forfwome the vfeof eye* i 
 And ftudie too, the esufer of your vow. 
 For where is any Author in th world , 
 Teaches fuch beauty as a womans eye : 
 Learning is buton adiunc") toourfclfe, 
 And where w sr*^ur Learning liiewrfeii; 
 Then when our fe'ues wefte in Ladies eyei, 
 Widiourftlufv 
 
 Doe we not likewifr fee our learning there ? 
 Owe haue maded Vow to ftudie. Lords, 
 And in that vow we haue forfwome out Booke&i 
 For when would you (my Leece) ot you, or you? 
 In leaden contemplation haue found out 
 Such fieryNumbew as the prompting eyet , 
 Ofbewitiesaiiort hane intich'd you with : 
 Otherflow Arts birirely Iweptthebrainc t 
 And therefore finding barraine praftizers , 
 Scarce fbr w a harueft of their heauy toyle. 
 Bat Loue firfl learned in a Ladies eyes, 
 Liues not el one emured Jn the braine 
 But with the motion of ail elements. 
 Courfes as fwift as thought In euery power , 
 And glee* to euety power a double power 
 Aboue their fun&oncond their offices. 
 It addci a precious feeing to the eye : 
 A Loners eyes will gaztf an Eegleblmde. 
 A Louer j ear: will hcarethc loweft found 
 When thefufpiciotw head of theftb ftopt. 
 Lone* feeling is more (oft and fcnftble . 
 Then are cht tender bomes of Cock ! ed Snay lei, 
 Loues tongue proues dainty, Saeinu groCfe in ti^e, 
 For Valour,isnot Loaea fffvufn ? 
 Still criming trees in <he fftfrarida 
 
 MMM^M* t i " 
 
 As bright A^lio i Lute, ftrang with hit hii re. 
 And when Loue fpeakei, thevoyoaofalltheGoda, 
 Make heaoen drowfie with the harmonic. 
 Neuer durO Poet toucha pen to write, 
 Vntlll bis Inke were tempred with Loues fighet? 
 O then hit lines would rauifh fauage eares, 
 And plant in Tyrants jnilde huimliUo. 
 Front woment eyes this do&rme I deriue 
 They fpardeftill the right promethean fire , 
 They aretheBookft, the Art,th Achadtmei, 
 That fhew,containe t andnouiiftiall the worlds 
 Elfe norw at all in ought prouei excellent. 
 TKen foolw ycm were thefe women to forfweare ? 
 Or keeping what is f-worne.you will proue foolei , 
 For Wiledomea take, a word that all mm love : 
 Or for Louet fake, a word that louet all men. 
 Or for Mens fake,the anchor of theft Women . 
 Or Womem fike, by whom we men are Men. 
 Let's once loofc our oathes to finde our feluet, 
 Or elfe wr loofe our felues, to keepe our oathes i 
 It is religion to be thus fbrfwome. 
 For Charity it fetfe fulfills the Law : 
 Aod who can feucr loue from Charity. 
 
 Kiv. Saint Cn^M/then, end Souldierato the field. 
 
 Btr. Aduince yout ftandardj, (t rpon there Lordj. 
 fcll.metl.downe *u h them : but be tidl iduifd, 
 In confli ft that you get the Sunn* ofOiejn. 
 
 lon . Now to pUjnc dealing, Lay thefe gloze* by, 
 Shall wettfolue to woe tht fe girlei oflrance? 
 
 Vim. And winne them too.trmeforelei vdufe, 
 Some enteriainment for them m their Tails. 
 
 Ber. Firft from the Park let vs conduit them thlihcr, 
 TWn homeward euery man attach thf hand 
 Of hit fa-re Miflrefie, in (be afternoone 
 We will with fomc ftrancepafHme folace them j 
 Such as the fhcrtnefie of the time can fhape, 
 ForRouels,Dancet^1iskcs^u)d mrry homes, 
 Fore-runnefaire Loue, ftrewing hex way with flowtes. 
 
 Kin. Away away.no lime (hall beomitted, 
 That will be time,and may by v* be fitted. 
 
 "Btr Alone,alonefowed Cockell, rezp'd bo Come, 
 And lufticealwaies whitle* lneqti>Umanure: 
 Light Wenches mayprouc plagues tomrn forfworne, 
 If {p,our Copper buy t no better trfafutc. fxeunt. 
 
 AUus Qttortttf. 
 
 inter fa 'Pedant , Curate aad'DuU. 
 
 Pedant. . 
 
 Carat. 1 praifeGodforyou (ir.your reasons at diruu ,- 
 hdne beene Iherpe & /enteiKious:pUafant v> it hou c fcu r- 
 rillity,whry without effcdioo , eudacious without im 
 pudency, leatned without opinion, anil ftrange without 
 oereSe : I did conuerlethisfuetaLm day with a compa* 
 oton bfthe Kings, who n fntituled^iominated,or called, 
 Doa jtdrtono4rmaZn>> 
 
 Etd. Nmtbemvnimtunquunte, His humour is lofty, 
 hisdifc0uf( peremptory : his longue filed., bis eye 
 ambitious, hit gate maieflifaH, and bit general! bchaui 
 ouramendicuious,aadthrafonicall. He utoo picked, 
 too fpruce.too affected, too odde,aun were, coopere> 
 
 M3 
 
 Cur at 
 
Loues Labours loft. 
 
 Carat. A mod Gngular csd cbol L ; ;nthat 
 2>w; M* Aw T 
 
 Tk He dtftweth out the thied of his verbofuie, fi- 
 ner then th'j ft sole of hit argument. I abhor fuch pha- 
 nackell phanuDma fuch infouabic and poynt deuife 
 companions, fuch tackm of omgriphie, attofpeake 
 dout fine, when he fhould fay doubt; det.wben be fhoM 
 pronounce debt;d e-b-^not deishc clepeth o Celf'.Caafc: 
 balfc,ruufetneighbouf two/t/rnebourrneigh abreuuted 
 ne : thifc is abhomioable, which he would call abhomi- 
 nablait infinuacethmeofinfarnie: c tnttHgudomrH; to 
 makefranucke,1ufmicke ? 
 
 fura. 
 
 ferae. 
 
 Gar, it. ViAu m quis vents > 
 TeJ*. Video t & giudto. 
 Bra* Chimu 
 
 , Ttty. 
 
 T Brag. Men of peace well rncountrrd. 
 
 ?*vt Moft millitarie fir Calutation. 
 
 E<ri. They haue beeoe at a great feaft of Languages, 
 andffoincthcfcrapa. 
 
 OM>. O they hauc lin'd long on the almes-basket of 
 words? I maruell thy M. hath not eaten thee for a word, 
 for thou art not fo long by the head ai honorificabilitu- 
 dinhatibus : Theu.art earxr fwallo ved then a ftapdra- 
 gon. 
 
 Page. Peace^he peele begins. 
 
 "Brag. Mounfier ,re you oot Icttrcd f 
 
 Page. Yes,y, hr reaches boyes the Hofne-booko ; 
 What is Ab fbeld backward with the horn oo his head ? 
 
 Peda. Bifuericia with a home added- 
 
 P<tg. Ba moft feeiy Sbccpe, with a borne j you bcxre 
 his I earning. 
 
 Peda. uu aitt>,thou Confonant? 
 
 Poo. The laft of the fiue Vowels if Toa f*w them, 
 orth?fiftifl. 
 
 Pnz. J will repeat thern : a e L 
 
 Pag. T'rwShecpe, the other two concJodetUou. 
 
 3ro^. Now by the&tt waueof the mcditeranium , 
 fweet imch.a quicke venc we of wit, (nip inap, quick & 
 home,tt reioyceth my ime1lec>,true wt. 
 
 Page* Offered by \ childe to an oide man : which M 
 
 P*b. What is the figure ? What i*he figure? 
 
 Pipe* Homes. 
 
 .Peda. Thou difputes like an Infant : goe whip thy 
 Gigge. 
 
 Pag. Lend me your Home to make one, and I will 
 whip about your InfamievMOMr/r<8 a gigge of a Cuck- 
 olds horne. 
 
 CJW. And I had but one penny in the world, thou 
 (houldfthaue it to buy Ginger breadi Hold.tbere is the 
 very Remuneration I had ofihy Maifir,ihou halfpenny 
 purfe of wlt.thou Pidgeon-eggcof difcretion. O & tbe 
 hefluens were fo pleated, that thou wes butmy BaAardi 
 What a tovfull father woulddthou make mee ?Goc to, 
 thou haftit^Jf /,at die ringers ends.ss they fay. 
 
 PttU. Oh T fmell falfe Latwie, <WAf/for vwum. 
 
 "Brig. Artf-nxmyruwbuloi, we will bee ungUd from 
 
 iroiK. Doyou i 
 boufe on thetopot the Mouoitine? 
 
 Peda 
 
 "Braa. 
 Pttfa. 
 
 At your fweet 
 I Aot fan 
 
 for tbe Mounta'ne. 
 
 Bra. Sir,it is the Kings moft fweet pleafure and af- 
 fection, to congratulate the PrioceiTe at her Pauilion, in 
 tteptflmort ofihJaday , which the rude multitude call 
 tbe tter-noone. 
 
 Ptl The^frr of the day .rnofl gcneroas fir^s fi- 
 ble,congniei*.8pdmeafurabkforthe6fter.noone: the 
 word is we!! cttld.chofe, fweet, and apt I doe affure you 
 f'r.I doe affure. 
 
 "Brag. Sir , the Xing is a noble Gentleman, and my fa- 
 miliar, I doe aflure ye very good friend : for what is in- 
 wardbetweene vs, letitpaflc. Idoebefetcb tbee re- 
 member thy curtefie. I befeecb the* appartll thy head : 
 and among other importunate & moft ferious defignes , 
 andof great import indeed too t but let that paiTe, foi 1 
 rauft tellthce it will pkaie bis Grace(by the worid) 
 fometime to leane vpoo my pooce Dioulder , and witb 
 his royall finger thus dallie with my acrement^ithmy 
 muftachio : but fweet heart let that paffe. By the world 
 I recount no fable, feme certaine fpeciall honours it 
 pleafeth his greacnede to impart to t^rmado a Souldier, 
 a man of trauell, thw !wth feene the world : but lee that 
 pafle ; the very all of an is> but fweet heart.I do Implore 
 fecrecie, that the King would have mce prefent the 
 Princefle (fweet chucke) wwh(bme delightfuU oftent 
 tion, or (how, or pageant, oramicie, o r fire- wot ke: 
 Now.Tndcrftandiog that the Curate and your fweet felf 
 are good at fuch eruptions, and fodainc breaking outaf 
 mynh (jk were; I haue acquainted youwitbaU, to 
 the end to craueyour a{fiftanc. 
 
 Peda. Sir, you (hall prefent before her the Nine Wor- 
 thies. Sir Hdtfinus, as concerning fome entertainment 
 of time, forne fhow in the poAehor of this day, to bee 
 rendred by our alliftants the Kings conmand rand this 
 moft gallant, Uloftrate and iearned Gentleman, before 
 th< Princcfle : I 6y none fo fit as to prefect the Nme 
 Worthies. 
 
 Cur ft. Where will you ftade men worthy enough to 
 prtfeix them ? 
 
 PtJa. lofua, your fclfe:my flfe,and thu gallant e>- 
 deman ItiAui MochobtHs ; ihn Swaine(becaufeof VMS 
 great limme or toynt ) 0atl paffe Pompty the great , the 
 Page Htrcitlu. 
 
 Bng. Pardon fir, error : He u not quantirie enough 
 for that Worthies thumb, bee it not fo big at the end of 
 his Club. 
 
 Ptdo. Shalllhaue audience? he (hall prefcnt Hcrtu- 
 Ut in minoritie : his *frr and exit (hall bee ftrangbng a 
 Snake ; and 1 will haue an Apoicgie for that purpofe. 
 
 Pag. An excellent deuicc : fo if any of the audience 
 hifle, you may cry, Well done Hercules, now thou cru- 
 fhtfi the Snake ; that is (he way to make an offence gre- 
 cious, though few haue the grace to doe it. 
 
 7r. For the reft of the Worthies t 
 
 Veda. I will play three my felfe. 
 
 P<fg. Thrice worthy Geutleman. 
 
 Brag. Shall I tell you a thing > 
 
 /. We,end. 
 
 Tlraf. We will baue^f this fidgenot,an Anrique. I 
 befeecn you follow. 
 
 Vtd. r^good-maaU^chouhiftfpckca no word 
 all this while. 
 
 Dull. Nor vnderAood none neither fir. 
 
 Ptd. Alone, we will enrptoy thee. 
 
 Dull. Ilemakeoneinadence, orfo t ot I will play 
 
Lows Labour i loft. 
 
 132. 
 
 onthetaber to rh Worthies, 8f let them dance thehey. 
 tJL WoftDu/i.honeilDw/i.coour fpcnaway. Exit. 
 
 JT/rfsr 
 
 0. Sweethearts we (hall be rich ere we depart , 
 If faring* come thus plentifully in. 
 A Lady wal'd about with Diamonds! LookyouAuhat 1 
 baoc from the lotiing King, 
 
 ^c/i, MadamcamenothinglfeJcng with that? 
 
 Qu. Nothing but this : yes at much loue in Rjme, 
 As would b* cMm'dvp inaiheet of paper 
 Writ on both Hdet the lsfe,nrgtmanda!I, 
 Thas he was fain* to feaJe on V*/ name. 
 
 Rofa. That was the way to nuke his god -head vm ; 
 Fothchathhewefiuethogf&ndyetTssa Boy. 
 
 JT/K&. l,snd flirewd unhappy galiowes teo. 
 
 Jty". You'll ttKcbefticndi with hinvakild your fifier, 
 
 X;6. He made her mtlftnchcly, iad, and beany, and 
 fo 0>edi!: hadfhe beene Lightlike vou,of fucba mer- 
 t nimble Birring fpirit {he might a Din a Grandam ere 
 fhs died. And To may you : Fora light heart liucs long. 
 
 Kef. What's yout Osrke meaning rr.oufe.of this light 
 WQfdt 
 
 Kat. A light condition in* beauty dacke. 
 
 jcu/I Wenwd more light to finds your meaning out 
 
 jtrt, You'll marre thelighs by taking it in fnuffe : 
 Therefore lie darkcly end the argument. 
 
 Rcf. Look whs: you do?,you doe it ftil t'lh dsrke. 
 
 fcof. So do not you.for you are a light Wench. 
 
 Xo/ Indeed ! waigh not you,snd therefore light 
 
 JCo.'You waighmcnot.Otbst'syo'j care not lor me. 
 
 Xef. Great reafon : for pallcwe.u Ait! p*ft cure. 
 
 ^. Well bandied both, a fee of Wit well played. 
 Sue HofobMt you haua a Fsuour too ? 
 Who fern it ? and what ii it ? 
 
 ^ajr, I would you knew. 
 And if my face were but as faire as yourr, 
 My Fattcar wer M great, b witncffe^his. 
 Nay,l haue Verfet too,l thanks '3erca>m, 
 The numbers true, and were the numbring too 
 1 were she feiieftgoddefteon the ground. 
 lam compar'd to twenty thoufsnd fairs. 
 O h< hh drawne my pi&urc in h Is 1 etter 
 
 J2. Any thine like? 
 
 Hff. Much in the Ietten.nothtng in thepraire 
 
 Q*. Beauteous as lucke : a good cone iuAoru 
 
 KM, F&J(CMat<B.in&CQppiebooke. 
 
 Kof. Ware peaCsl.How?L meaot die your debtor, 
 My >d Dominicdl, my golden letter. 
 Othatyour face were fulfof Oct. 
 
 Sf!. APoxofthackft.aodlbeihrewalJSbrowcf. 
 But Katharine, what was fent toyou 
 From faire Dtomuiial 
 
 KM, Madame, this Gloue. 
 
 *. Did he not fend you twaine; 
 
 Kat. Yei Madame : and moreouw, 
 Some thoufand Vf ofa&ichfull Louer. 
 A huge tranfl&uon ofhypoerifte, 
 VlWly cotnDiUd.profoundfimplicitie. 
 
 *&r. Tnivand thcfe PearU^to me 
 Tbe' Letter is too long by haifeamiU. 
 
 ?. I thinkeno lefle : Doftthou wi(h inhenre 
 The Chalet were longer , and the Letcet ihon< 
 
 A^^r. I,or I would tht-fe beiuis might-neut part. 
 
 Sy- ^* " e wife g trie s to mot ice our Loueri fo. 
 
 Kof. Thy are worCe foolet to purchafe mocking fo. 
 
 That fame Bemoans He totture ere I goe. 
 O that I knew he were but in by tb'weke) 
 How I would make him fawn,sn<{ begge^nd fecke. 
 And wa the fesfon, and obfertM the um, 
 And (bend hia prodigal! wiu in bootcles times. 
 And Jaape hiaicruke wholly to my deuice, 
 Aod make him proud to make me proud that lefts. 
 So perteum lik would I o'rcfway hij flat*, 
 Tbfit he (held be my fbol,ad I hia fate. 
 
 Sy, None are fo furely ctsght,when they srecatcht, 
 Aa Wfe tura'd fooJe/olU in Wifedotne hach'd 
 Hach wifcdoms warnmt. and the helpe of Schooio, 
 And Wiu owne grace to grace a teamed Fool* ? 
 
 Rof. The Woud of youth bwm not wiih fuch txccfie, 
 Ai grauitiee reuolt to wantons be. 
 
 Mer. Foils* to Pooles bear ej not i (bong a note. 
 At foel*r y in the Wife, when Wit dotb dote : 
 Since all the power thereof Udoth apply, 
 To proue by Wit, worth in fimpiiciu*. 
 
 Enter Scjer. 
 
 Quf Heerecomw Bojtt,*aA mirth in hu face. 
 By. O I am ftab'd with Uughter.WbWs her Grace ? 
 
 &W, Prepare M 
 
 Arme Wenches arms, incounters mounted are, 
 Againfl yewl>eace,LoBedotb spproeclvdifguU'd : 
 Armed in arguments, you'll b* furpriA'd. 
 Muftes your Wia.ftand in your owne defence , 
 Or hide your heads like Covwrdt.and 6 hne. 
 
 Q& Saint Tivmst to S,CupHit What ere they, 
 That chstgs thcicbrcath tgainftvs? Say fcout faw 
 
 Bey. VndeYthscooleihadeofaSfcttmore, 
 I thought sr clofie mine eyes foroe hslfe. an houre : 
 When lo to interrupt my parpos'd r8, 
 Toward that {hade I might behold addreft, 
 The- King and his companions: wareiy 
 | ftole in u> a neighbour thicket by , 
 Am!ouT-heard 7 what you (hail ouer-heare : 
 That by and by difguh'd they will be heerc. 
 Their Herald is * pretty knauiih Page : 
 That well by h<rt hth con'd hit embaSage, 
 A&bn and acter.t did they teech him there. 
 Thus roufl thou fpeake.aod thus thy body beare. 
 And eaer aod anon they made a doubt, 
 PicTence makrfticail would put him out: 
 For quoth the King,sn AngeU Qiali dtou fee\ 
 Yetfiare not thou, but fpeakeeucUcloufly. 
 The Boy teply'd, An Angell isnot euiil i 
 1 rbctdd haue few'd her.hftd (he bera a deuiil. 
 With that a!! laugh'd,end dap'd him on the fhcwtder, 
 Asking the bold wagg by their preifes bolder. 
 One riib'd his Ib&t inu } ar.d fietr'd, and (wore, 
 A better fpee< h was ntvet fpeke before 
 Another wish his ringer and his thumb, 
 Cry*d via, w* wiil doo't,cotr,c what will come. 
 The third h caper'd and ct red. All goes wdl. 
 The fourth rum d oo the toe, and de-wne he sell 
 With that they ail did tumble on the ground , 
 With fuch a telous laughter fo profound. 
 That in this fpieeoe ridiculous appear?; 
 To check* their faily paffioos folcmnt leares. 
 
 ^y. But what.but vihar,come they to ifit vi ? 
 
 "Sty. They do, they do ; and are jppatef d thus, 
 Like Mefcouittf^ot Ruffians, as I gefTe. 
 Their parpofe it to parlec.to court, and daoce, 
 
 M, And 
 
Lows Lalwtrs /oft. 
 
 A nd euery one hit Louc-tcst will aduance . 
 Vato his feuerall Miftrefle: which they'll know 
 Byfauours feuerall, which they dd beftow. 
 
 Qnctn. And will they (b?the Gallant* (hall be taskt: 
 For Ladies ; we will euery one be maskt , 
 And not a men of them (hall Haue the grace 
 Defpight of Cute, to fee a Ladies fsce. 
 Hold V(faline, this Fattour ihou (hah ware, 
 And then the King w ill court thee for his Deare : 
 Hold, take thou this my fweet, andgiue me thine, 
 So (hall 5w take me for Rgfoline. 
 And change your Fauours toe/o Pndl your Lowes 
 Woo contrary, deceiu'd by thefe remotits. 
 
 Kah. But in this ehartgtngjWhat is your intent? 
 
 Qwcett. The crTeft of my intent is to ctoflie their* i 
 They doe if but in mocking merriment, 
 Andmocke for rnocke is onely my intent. 
 Their feueralt counfels they vnbafome fhal!, 
 To Loues miftooke,and fo bt mockt withall. 
 Vpon the next occafion that we meete, 
 With Vihge-3 difpiayd to talke and greete. 
 Rf. But (half we dance,rf they dcfue vs too't? 
 
 Q*ts. No, to the death we will not moue a foot , 
 Nor to their pen'd fpeeeh render we no grace . 
 But whik'tis fpoke.cath turn? away his face. 
 
 Boy Why that conrempt will kill the keepers heart, 
 And quite diuorce his memory from his pan 
 
 ^aw. Therefore I doe u.and I make no doubt, 
 The reft wilt e?e come tn, if he be out 
 Theres no fuch fport,a* fport by fporr orechrowne : 
 To make theirs ours.and oars nne but our owne. 
 So (hall we fty mocking emended gaie, 
 And they well mockt,depBrt away with (hame. Seund, 
 
 By. The Troropet founds, beroaskt, themaskeri 
 come 
 
 Enirr Black^ moores vtt'o wftekf , the Tioj with afpeecb , 
 W t be reft ,ftbt L*d, Afaiftd 
 
 ftp A&hailtjbertcbtfl 'Btautitt si tbttarltt. 
 
 BIT. Beauties no richer then rich Tarfata. 
 
 Pag . Abtlj faarceU tfthtfatrtftAuiui that anr ttermtl 
 their ktkft t mrt*Bvtret 
 
 TneLadiesturne their backes to him. 
 
 Ber. Their eyes villaine,their eyes. 
 
 Tug. That eturttinfdsiitir cyst tomortaUvitwti 
 Out 
 
 Btj. True, out indeed 
 
 Ber. Oncerobeho)d,rogue 
 
 tntk jo*r Snne 
 
 Boy. They will not anfwer to that Epythue, 
 You were brrt call it Daughter beamed eyes 
 
 P*g They do not marke me,and that brings roe out. 
 
 Rtro It this your petfeanefle ? be gon you rogae. 
 
 Rf* What would thcfc Grangers ? 
 Know their mindet Tic/ft. 
 If they doe (peake our language, 'tis our will 
 That feme pi sine rr.sft recount their purpofes. 
 Know what they would ? 
 
 "Sajet What would you with the Princes/ 
 
 g/f. Nothing but peace ,and gentle vifuation. 
 
 Rof. What would they, fay they ? 
 
 Boy. Nothing but peace.and gentf 
 
 Rofa Whythatthevhaue.andbfdtherhfoBtgof.. 
 
 "By. She laiei you haue it , and you may be go*. 
 
 Km. Say to her we baue meafut'4 marry rnil , 
 To tread a Mcafure with you on the graffe. 
 
 Bey. They fay that they haue meafur'd many a mile, 
 To tread a Meature with you on tint grafle 
 
 Kpt. It is not fo. A ske them how many inches 
 Is in one mile ? If they haoe meafur d mnie, 
 The meafare then ofone is eaflie told. 
 
 'Soy. If to come hither,you haue meafur'd miles , 
 And many miles : the PrioceHe bids you tell, 
 How many inches doth fill vp one mile r 
 
 Btr Tell her we meafnre them by weary ftep*. 
 
 "By. Shehearesherfclfe 
 
 Rf<t. How maniewearie (reps, 
 Of many weeri e miles you baufi ore-gene. 
 Are numbred in the trauell of one mile ? 
 
 "8t*o. We number nothing that we fpend tor you. 
 Ourdutie is fo rich, fo infinite. 
 That we may doe it ftill without ace onrpt. 
 Vouchfafe to (hew thfun(hine of your face, 
 That we f like fau&ges) may worfhip it. 
 
 Rofa. My face h but a Moone and clouded too* 
 
 Ka BlelTed areclouds.todoe at fuch clouds do. 
 Vouchfafe bright Moone.and thefcthy Gars tofhine, 
 (Thofc clouds remooued ) vpon our wateri ryne. 
 
 ^*/2>. O vaine peticioner, beg a greater matter, 
 Thou now requefts hot Moonefhine in the water. 
 
 Km. Then in our metfurc.vouchfare but one change. 
 Thou bidft me begge.this begging is not flange. 
 
 fafa. Plsy mufukc then: nay you muft doe iifooo*. 
 Not yet oo dance : thus change '. like the Mcone. 
 
 Kin. Will you not dance ? How come you thus e 
 ftranged? 
 
 Rofa. You tooke the Moone at full , but now free'* 
 changed ? 
 
 Kin. Yct(tilineiheMoooe,andItheMn. 
 
 Kfft. The mufick playes, vouchfafe fome motion to 
 it; Our eares vouchfaie it. 
 
 Kit. But your legges Qioutd doe if. 
 
 Kf. Sinceyouare ftrangers,& comeherf by chance. 
 Weell not be nice.tikr hxnds,we will not dance. 
 
 Kin. Why take you hands then? 
 
 Reft. 'Onelie to part friends. 
 Ctirtue fweet hearts ,and fu the Meafure end% 
 
 JCca . More rocafure of J meaflire be not nice. 
 
 Kfa. We can afford no more at fuch a price. 
 
 Ktt. Pnfr your (clues: What buyes your eotnpanie ? 
 
 Rofa. Your abfence onvtie 
 
 Kia. That can neuerb, 
 
 Jtafit. Then cannot we be bought:and (badue. 
 Twice to your Vifore, and halfr once to you. 
 
 Kit. If y ou denie to dancCjIet's hold more chat 
 
 Ktf. In pnuate then. 
 
 Kin. I am befi pleas'd with that. 
 
 ^#.V/hitr handed Mifiris.one fweet word wrth ther. 
 
 tt. Hony ,and MilJce.and Sugerttherc is three, 
 
 "Bar. Nay then two treyes^n if you grow fonke 
 Methegline.Wort, and Milmfey ; wet! ronne dice : 
 There's halfe a dozen fweets. 
 
 Q* Scuenthfweeradaejfejceyoucsncogg, 
 UepUy no more with vou. 
 
 'Ber. One word in ferret. 
 
 u. Letitnotbefwvet. 
 
 'Ber Thou grccu'ft my gall. 
 
Lows Labour's lojl. 
 
 119 
 
 Qu. Gali.bitter. 
 
 3*r. Therefor* mcetc. 
 
 7)*. Will yw vouehfafe with me to change a word? 
 
 A/^r. Name it. 
 
 JW*r. Sa y y ou fo i Pair* Lord > 
 Take you that for your fore Lady. 
 
 D*. Pkafeityou, 
 As much in prluate.and lie bid adieu. 
 
 yi/ar. What.was your vi&ard mad without a tong? 
 
 Losg. J know the [eafenLadie why you aske. 
 
 tvlfcw. O for youi tcafon,qoickly fir, I long. 
 
 L**f. You haue a double tongue within your mask. 
 And would affoord my fpeechlcfle viurd halfe. 
 
 Mar. Vcalc quoth the DuwJwnsn : it raol Yeale a 
 Olfc? 
 
 o. A Calf* feire Ladic? 
 
 Wr. No.aftireLordCalfc, 
 wjf. Let's part thevvord. 
 /*r. No, lie not be your baifc : 
 Take all and weaoe it, it may proue an Oxe. 
 
 ,, Lopke how you bus your fclfc in thefe (harpe 
 
 mocfecs. 
 Will you giuc homes chaft Ladic ? Do not fc< 
 
 fit 'AT, Then die a Calfe before your horn t do grow 
 
 L**. One word in priuate witSyouere 1 die. 
 
 Cftfcr. Bleat foftly then, the Butcher hcares you cry. 
 
 "Scyet. The tongues of mocking wenches ate as keen 
 t is chcRazors edge, inoifible : 
 Cutting a fmaller haire then may be feenc, 
 Aboue the fenfe offence fofenfiblc t 
 Seemeth their conferencs.thcif conceit* baue wings, 
 Fleeter then arrows.bullets wmd,Uw>ght,fwiftcr things 
 
 Reft, Not one word mote my maide*, breake off, 
 brc*ke off. 
 
 "-. By heun, all dne beaten with pure feoff*. 
 
 King. Farewell roadde Wenchss. you haue firoplc 
 wit. **. 
 
 gu. Twentie adieu* myfi-o^en Mufcouitt. 
 Are thefe the breed of wits To wondred at ? 
 
 'Btjtt. Tapers they ate, with your fwecte brtathes 
 puftout. 
 
 Raff. Wei-liking wiw they haue,groffe,groffe,fat,fai- 
 
 )H. O pouertie m wit,l(ingly poore flout. 
 Will they not (thinks you) hang themfclues to night ? 
 Or euer but in vtisrds fhew their faces: 
 This ptn'Btramte was out ofcount'hance qnite. 
 
 R*f*. They were oil in lamenublBiafe*. 
 The King ws weeping ripe for a good word. 
 
 j$u. Herovne did fweare himfelfe out of all fuite. 
 
 M& Dumajne was at roy feniice v and his fword 
 No point (quoth I?) my feruant ftraigbt was mute 
 
 Ka. Lord LmytwiS faid Icatne ore hit hart 
 And trow you what he ceil'd tr.e? 
 
 J2*; Qualme perhaps. 
 
 KM. Yes in good faith. 
 
 ^. Co fickneffe as thou art. 
 
 Rof. Wei!. better wits haue worne plain ftatute cap 
 But wil you heare; the King u my loue fworne. 
 
 Q*. And quicke "Berownt hath plighted faith to me. 
 
 Kit. And Long -will was for my leruice borne. 
 
 MAT. 'Dumaiae as mine as Cure as barke on tree. 
 
 "Bayer. M adam,and prettie miftreifet giu core, 
 Immediately they will againe beheert 
 In their owne fhapes : for it can neuer b, 
 They will digeftthisharflnndignitie. 
 
 4(5 TWili they returned 
 
 By. They will they wilf.Cod koowes. 
 An fcspe for ioy, chough they arelame with blowes: 
 Therefore change Fauoun, and when they rep air e, 
 Blow like fweet Rofcs, in this fummer sire. 
 
 3. How blow? how blow? Speake to bee vnder- 
 0ood. 
 
 "Sty. Faire Ladies maskt.arc Rofcs in their bud t 
 Difmaskt, their damwke fweet commixture foowne, 
 Arc Angels vailing cloudSjOr Rofes blowne. 
 
 Qa. Auant perplcxitie : What (hftll we do. 
 If they rctume jn their .owne (hapcs to wo t 
 
 Kef*. Good Madam, if by me youi be aduis'd. 
 Let'* roocke them ftili as well kno wnc- as difguis'd i 
 Let v complaine o them what foola wereheare. 
 Difgoij'd like Mufcouites in ftiapelcffe geare: 
 AmTwondcr what they were, and to what end 
 Their (hallow (howcs, n4 Prologue ildcly pen'd : 
 And their rough carriage fo ridiculous, 
 Should be pretented at our Tent to v 
 
 Vyei. tadfes. withdraw : the gallants are at hand. 
 
 . Whip to our Tcnti,a Roes runne* ore Und. 
 
 Exeunt. 
 nser the Kig **dtt rejL 
 
 King. Fair* fir .God CM* you. Wb'i Use Prlncefle ? 
 
 By. GoAetoherTent. 
 Plfafe it your -Msieftie cotnmand me any feruice to her? 
 
 Ktitf. That (he vouchfafe me audience for one word. 
 
 *8y. Iwill.andfo will fh,l know roy Lord. Exit. 
 
 "Btr. This feUow pickea vp witgs Pigeons pcafe. 
 And vtters it againe, when /MM doth pleafe. 
 He is Wits Pedler,and retaile* his Ware* , 
 At Wakes. and WaflVJs.Meetingi, M.rketi, Falre*. 
 And we that fell by grofTc, the Lord doth know, 
 Haue not the grace to grace it with fuch {how. 
 This GalUm pins the W tnches on his fletue. 
 Hid he bin *stdem. he had tempted fee. 
 He can carue too, and lifpe : Why this is he. 
 That kiftaway his hand in courtefic. 
 This is the Ape of Forme, Moiifieur the nice, 
 That when he plates at Tab!es,chidea the Dice 
 In honorable tcsrmes : Nay he can fing 
 A meane moO meanly, and in Vfhcnng 
 Mend him who can : the Ladies call him fweete. 
 The flaires as he treads on them kifie his feat, 
 This is the (lower that fmiies on eueric oof , 
 To (hew his teeth as white as Whales boot. 
 And confcxnces tha t wil not die in debt, 
 Pay himthedutie of honie-tongued *Boje). 
 
 tf.if. A blirtcT on his fweet tongue with ray hart, 
 That put Armatbott Page out of his part. 
 
 "Beret where it comes. Behauiour what wer't thou, 
 Till this madman (hew'd thee ? And whatart thou now? 
 fiag. AH haile fweet Madame.andfaire time of day. 
 Qg. Faire in all Haile is foule.as 1 conceiue. 
 King, Conftrue my fpecches better, if you may. 
 ' Then wi(h me better, I wil giue you lesue- 
 
 To 
 
 We came to vifit you,and purpose now 
 Court, vouchfafe ti then. 
 
 c you to our Court, 
 Qa. This field /hal hold rot, and fobold your vow: 
 Nor God, nor I, delight* in pwur'dmtn. 
 King. Rebuke roc not fix that which you proiioJte i 
 
 Th 
 
140 
 
 Lotus Labours loft. 
 
 I* he venue of your eie muft breake my <xh. 
 2. You nickname venue: vice you fhoul( 
 
 oth. 
 
 ce you fhould haue fpcke: 
 For vertues ornce aeuer breake* men troth. 
 Now by my maiden honor, yet as pure 
 As the vnfallied Lilly, I proteft, 
 A world of torments though 1 fhould endure, 
 ( would not yetld to be your houfes gueft t 
 So much I hate a breaking canfe to be 
 Of heauenly oaths, vow a with integritie. 
 
 Kit. O you hauc lia d in deiolation hecre. 
 Vnfeene-, vnuifned, much ro our fhame. 
 
 <tt. Not -fo my Lord, it is not fo I fwcare, 
 We haue hid piftime* herre,and pleafant game. 
 A mrfTe ofRuffiam left vsbut of late. 
 
 ton. How Madam? RuGtans ? 
 
 Qu I in truth, my Lord. 
 Trim gallants, full ofCourtfhip and of fhie. 
 
 Reft. Mad&mfpeaketrue it is not fo my Lord: 
 My Ladte (to the manner of the daies^ 
 In currefie glues vndeferuing praife. 
 We foure indeed confronted were with foure 
 In Rufua habit : Heere they flayed an hour e, 
 And talk'd apace . and in that haure (my Lord) 
 They did not blefle vs with one happy word. 
 I dare nor call them foolei; but ihis I thinke, 
 When they are. thirfhe.foojes would fainehanediinke 
 
 Btr. Thistertisdrietomc. Gentle fweete, 
 Your wits makes wife things foolifh when we gteetc 
 With eki bcft feeing, heauens ficrie eie : 
 By light we look light ; your capacitie 
 Ts of that nature, that to your hug? ftoore, 
 Wife things feeme foolifh, and rich things bat poor*. 
 
 Kef. This proues you wife and rich : tor in my eie 
 
 Err. I am a foole.and FuH of pouertie. 
 
 Rof. But that you take what doth to you beteng, 
 It were a fault to fnatch word* from my tongue, 
 
 3tr. O, I am yours and all that ] poffcfle. 
 
 Rof. All the foole mine. 
 
 Ber. I cannot gue you leffe. 
 
 Rf. Which of the Viiai ih what it that you wore? 
 
 Str. Where? when? Whai Vimdf 
 Why demand you this ? 
 
 Rof. There, then, that vizard, thai fuperftaous cafe* 
 That hid the worfe, and (he w 'd the better face. 
 
 Km. Wearedifcried, 
 Theyl mocke now downerighc, 
 
 IV. Let vs eonfeffe.and turne it to a ieft. 
 
 Q*f. Amaz'd my Lord ? Why lookes your rTignrrcs 
 
 Raf* Helpc hold his browe^hee-l found: why LDoVe 
 
 you pale ? 
 Sca-ficte I tbinke comming frotn Mufcouie. 
 
 'Her. Thus poure the flars down plagues for penury. 
 Can any face of brafle hold longer out ? 
 Heerefland I, Ladie dart thy skill acme, 
 Bruifr me with fcorne, confound me with a flout. 
 Thruft thy fharpe wit quite through my ignorance 
 Cut me to peecrs with thy kecnc conceit : 
 And I will wi(h thee neucr more to dance, 
 Nor neuCT more in Rufsian habit waite. 
 O! neoer wiU I truft to fpeeches pen'd, 
 NortothcmotionofaSchoole-boies tongue 
 Nor neuer come Ka vrurd to my friend. 
 Nor VMK> in rime like a blind-harpers fongue, 
 Tafrataphrafes/ilken teannes precife, 
 Three-pil'd Hyperboles, fprucealTeclion; 
 
 Figures pedanticll,tbef< furrow flies, 
 
 Haue blown* me full of rnsggot oftenration 
 
 1 do forfwcsre them, and I ncere proceft, 
 
 By thu white Gloue (how whict the hand God knows] 
 
 Henceforth ray woing mindefhall be txpreft 
 
 In ruffet yeas, tnd honcft keifie noes. 
 
 And to begin Wench, fo God helpe me law, 
 
 My loue to thee is found font cracke or flaw* 
 
 "Ksfa. Sar>t.faat,lftrfytM. 
 
 b*r. Yet I hiiue a tricke 
 Of the old rage : bcare with mr, I am ficke. 
 lie leaoe it by degrees : foft, let vs fee, 
 Write Lardhut mtrcit an vi, on thofe three 
 They are infected, in their hearts it lies 
 They haue the plague, and caught it of your eyea : 
 Thefe Lords are vifited, you are not free : 
 For the Lords tok ens on you do I fee. 
 
 iVNo.they ate free that gsue thefe ro/cenj to vs, 
 
 Btr. Our ftatcs ire forfeit, feekenot to vndo rs. 
 
 Rof. It is not fo ; for ho w can this be true. 
 That you fland forfeit, being ihofe that fue 
 
 Ba. Peace, for I will not haue to do v* Jib you. 
 
 R*f. Nor fhall noc, if I do as I Intend. 
 
 Ber. Speike for your felues.my wit is an end. 
 
 Kmg. Teach vsfweete Madame, fa our rudenanf, 
 greltion, fomcfaireeicufe. 
 
 ^". Thefaireftisconfefjion. 
 Were you ruxheerebut eanow,difguii'd; 
 
 Km. Midsm.Iwas. 
 
 Ja. And were you well adui&'d? 
 
 Kin. I was faire Madam. 
 
 ^u. Whtn you then were hrere, 
 W hat did you whi fper in your Udies eare ? 
 
 *<. that mote then all the world 1 did refpeflher 
 
 ^. Wheo (hce (ball challenge this, you will reiefl 
 hci 
 
 Kfng. VponmmeHonorno, 
 
 J^o.- Peace peace, forbearc*. 
 your oath once broke, you for* not to forfweare. 
 
 King. Oefpifemewhenl breike this oath of mine. 
 
 Q^ I will, and therefore kcrpe is. Ri[*!m s , 
 What did the Kufsian whifper in your ear* ? 
 
 Rr Madam.he fwore thVi he did hold me detre 
 As precious eye-fight, uid did vtlue me 
 Abouethis Wotfd : adding thereto moreouer, 
 That he would Wed me, or dfe die my Louer. 
 
 Q*. God gtoe (hee toy of him the Noble Lord 
 Moft honorably doth vpholdhis word. 
 
 King. WhatmeaneyouMAdame/ 
 By my life, my troth, 
 I ncuer fwore trm Ladtc filch an oth. 
 
 Rof By rKaucnyoudid.andtoconrumeitpUinr, 
 you gau m this : But take it fir agatne. 
 
 King. My faith and this, the Princeffe I did giue, 
 I knew her by this Jewell on her (leeue. 
 
 jgu. Pardonmefir.thUIewelldiilfneweare, 
 And lord Btrawne (1 ihanke him) is my desre 
 What? Will you haue me, or your Pearle agiine ? 
 
 "3er. Neither of either, Irensit both twajne. 
 1 fee the tricke en't : Hme was a confent, 
 Knowing afbrehand of our merriment, 
 To dafh it like aChri ftmsi Comedie. 
 Some carry-tale,fome pleife-man, fomc fltgnt Zinle, 
 Some cnurr,b!e-newes, feme trencher -kni ght.lom Oick 
 That (miles his checke in yeares andknowestiicuick 
 Tomakemy Lady laugh, when (hts difpos'd; 
 
 Told 
 
Lottes \Lahottfs kjt. 
 
 141 
 
 old out intents before: which once difclos'd, 
 he Ladies did change Fauour*j aiidthen we 
 ollowing the figncs, woo'd but the figoe of/he. 
 ow to our penuric, to addcmorc tenor* 
 it are againe forfworne in will and errors 
 .uch v p on this tis : and might notyour 
 orclW! our (port, to make v thus vntrue ? 
 X> not you know my Ladies foot by'th fquiet ? 
 nd laughvpon the apple of her eie ? 
 Wid (Und bctwccuc her backe fir,and the fire, 
 folding a trencher, iefting mcrrilie ? 
 ou put our Page out : go, you are alowd. 
 >ie when you will, a fmocke ftiall beyour ftrowd. 
 fou Iccrc vpon ma, do you t* There's an eie 
 Vounds like a Leaden fword. 
 
 <y. Full meriily hath this braue manager, this car- 
 eere benc run. 
 Her. Loc,hc is tilting ftraight. Peace,IhauC'don. 
 
 Nt Iconic pOre wit, thou part'ft a faire fray. 
 
 Clo. O Lord /ir,thcy would kno, 
 Whether the three-Worthies ftiall come in,or no. 
 
 Tier. What,are there but three > 
 
 C/.No fir.but itisvarafine. 
 'or cucric one punents three. 
 
 "&er. And thice times thriceisnine^ 
 
 C /.Not fo fir, vnder correction fir, I hopeh is not fo. 
 foil cannot beg vsfir.I can aflure you fir,we know what 
 we know : I hope fir three times thrice fir. 
 
 "Bar. It riot nine. 
 
 Clt. Yndcrcorreaion .fir, wee know where-vmifl it 
 doth amount. 
 
 Set By I one, I alwaiet tooke three threes for nine. 
 
 Clam. O Lord fir, it were pinieyou ftould get your 
 fuingby reckning fir. 
 
 "Sir. How much is it? 
 
 Cla. O Lord fir. the partle* themfeldcs,the actors fi 
 will (hew where- vutill it doDi arnpunt : for mine owne 
 , I am (as they fay, but to perfect one man in one 
 >ooreman) 'Pomfitn the great fir. 
 
 Tier. Art thou one of ihe Worthies ! 
 
 Clo. 1 1 plcafed them to thinke me wonhie ofPtmpe? 
 the great : for mine owne part, I know not the degree of 
 ihe Worthic, but I am to (iand for him. 
 
 2r. Go, bid them prepare. . Sxit, 
 
 Clo- We will turne it finely off fir, we wsl take Tome 
 
 e 
 
 Kag. Bermmt, they will tlsamtf vs : 
 Let them noi approacK 
 
 Tigr. Weare(hame-proofemyLord: and 'tis fome 
 policie, to haue one (hew worfe then ;hc Kings and his 
 companie. 
 
 Kin. I fay they fhall not come. 
 
 ti. Nay my good Lord, let me ore-rule rou now; 
 ThatTport beft plcafes, that doth leaft krx>w how.. 
 Where Zeale ftriues to cbntetit,^nd the content* 
 Ditj in the Zeale of that which it prefent* : 
 Their fdoie eonfotinded, rnk moft forme in mirth, 
 When great things labouring perifh in their birth. 
 
 Tier. A right <!efcription of our fport my Lord, 
 
 utcr "Braggart 
 "Brag. Annointed,Iimplotefomuch wpenceofthy 
 
 royal! fweet breath, as will vttcr a bract of words. 
 
 Qu. Doth this man ferue God? 
 
 2fcr. Whvaskcyou? 
 
 SH. He (peak's not like a man of God's making. 
 
 "Brag. That's all onerny faire fweet honie Monarch: 
 For I proteft, the School matter is exceeding fant aft ! call: 
 Too too vaine, too too vaine. But We wil put it<as they 
 fay) to Ftrtftva Jc/aguar, I wifti you the peace of minde 
 mod royall cupplement. 
 
 King .Here is like to be a good prefence of Worthies; 
 He prcfencs Httttrof Troy, the Swame Psmpej o re at 
 the Parifh Curate AUxM^Armtd*, Page Hermit' 
 the Pedant tu<Lu Aftchdciu : And if thefe foure Worl 
 thies in their firfl ftiew thriuc, thefc four will change 
 habites,and prefentthe other fiue. 
 
 yer. There is fiue in the firfl ftiew. 
 
 Kin. Youaredeceioedjtisnotfo. 
 
 Ver. ThePednt,the Braggart.the Hcdgc.Pricfl.the 
 
 Foole,and the Boy, 
 
 Abate throw at Novum, and the whole world againe, 
 Cannot pricke out fioefuch, take ach one in'svainc' 
 Kw.The (hip is vndcr failc,and here fifexomi amain. 
 
 Emer Pompy. 
 
 Clt. IPtmfejam. 
 
 Btr. Vou he, you are not he. 
 
 Clo. IPomfejtm. 
 
 By. With Libbards head en knee. 
 
 'Btr. Well faid old mocker, 
 I niuft needs be friends with t lice. 
 
 Clt. fPomfejam, 
 
 I)M. The great. 
 
 Clo. It is -great lir : 
 That eft i* field, mtk Targt <tnd Shield, 
 
 did make mjfee tofweat : 
 
 An<L*r a H*ili* Jong tbt, coaft, I hetn am came h chatct, 
 And Uj m/ Armei ktfore tbt legs ef t hiifmtt Latfe of 
 
 France, 
 If your Ladifhip would fay thankes Pnnfty t \ had done 
 
 f.a. Great thankes great Ptmfey 
 
 Clo. Tit not fo much worrh: but I hope I wasper- 
 fcft. ! made a little fault in great. 
 
 TStr. MyhattoahaJfc-penie, Pompeyprcouesthe 
 Uft Worthie. 
 
 Eatir Citrate fft Alexandtr. 
 Cur*, rrben it, tbf world lliud, I wot tkwerldti fim* 
 
 "Bt aft t Weft t Nortb l & Soui^ I fyrtd my conijneriKg might 
 My Scutcheon piaiiie declares ttit lam Altfander. 
 
 "Soiet. Your nofe faies no, you arc not :' 
 For it ftands too right. 
 
 "Her, Your nole fme!s rtff, trt this moft tender fmel- 
 ting Knight. 
 
 Qu. The Conqueror is difmaid : 
 Proceede good Alexander 
 
 mander. 
 
 yoift. Moft true,'ti$ right : you were fo Alifandcr. 
 *Bef. 'Pompey the great. 
 Clo^ your feruant and fipard, 
 5Sr.THke avay the Conqueror, take atoay Alifandt 
 Ch. O fir.you haue cuerthrownc AHfaider the corr 
 queror : you will be fcrap d ourof the pointed cloth for 
 
 this. 
 
142 
 
 . Loues Labours loft. 
 
 thii: your Lion that holds hiiPollax fitting on t clefe 
 ftoolc, will be giuen to Aiax. He will be the ninth wor- 
 thle. AConqneror, andaffraid tofpelke?Runne away 
 for foarnc Altftnder There an'cfhal! pleefe you : a foo- 
 lifh rriilde man, an honeft man,looke you,& foon dafht 
 He is xmaruellout good neighbour infooth, and a vcnr 
 good Bowler . but for Abftnder, alas you fee, bow 'tis a 
 little ere-partcd Butrhereare Worthiei a comming, 
 wUl fpeake their mmdc m fome other fort Ex* Cn. 
 Jg. Stand afide good Pompcy. 
 
 Emir Pedant for Jadat, tmdtbt TSojfor Hercules. 
 
 Pfd. Great Herculei is pre Tented by this Impe, 
 Whofe Club kil'd ferterw that three-headed Ca*w, 
 And when he was aj>abe,a child,| fhrimpe, 
 Thus did he flrangle Serponrs in his Manm 
 
 Exit "By 
 
 Ergo, I come with this Apologie. 
 Kepe fome ftate in thy /,and vamfh. 
 
 Ped. ludai/w. 
 
 Dm A Iudas? 
 
 FMt. Nl /fc*riotf>r. 
 lud* lamjcliftd <JUach*hU,. 
 
 Dvm I*dot Mtcbabeiu dipt, isplaine ludai. 
 
 "Str.fi kiftmg traitor. How artchouprpu'd fuddti 
 
 fid. ludtu I *r. 
 
 ?)un> The more fhamc for you fucLu. 
 
 Ptd. Whatmcsneyoufu? 
 
 "Rot. To make luiLu hang rumfelf*. 
 
 Ptd, Begin fujou are my elder. 
 
 "Btr. Well follow'd, fudu wai hang'd on ah Elder. 
 
 fed. I will not be pnt out of countenance. 
 
 'Ber . Becaufe thou hafl no fac*. 
 
 Fed What is this? 
 
 "Sot, A Cittcrnc head. 
 
 1)un. The head of a bodkin. 
 
 "Ber. A deathi fact m a ring 
 
 la*. The face of an old Roman coine, fcarc feene 
 
 'Bat. The pummcll offjpirf Faukhion. 
 
 'Dum. Thecaru'd-bortefaceona Fhskc. 
 
 Tiir. S.Geocg^es h^lfe cheeke in a brooch. 
 
 Z>w. I.ahdmabroochofLead. 
 
 "Str. I, and worneln the cap of a Tooth- drawer 
 And DOW forward, for we hauc put thee in countenance 
 
 Pid, You hauc put me out of countenance- 
 
 2?rr. Falfe, we naue giuen thee faces. 
 
 fed. But you ha,ue out-fac'd them all. 
 
 Vtr. And ihou wcr t a L ioo, we would do fo. 
 
 Tin, Therefore as he is, an Affe, lei him go : 
 And fo adieu fwcet lade. Nay, why doft thoa toy t 
 
 1>um. Forthe latter, end of his name. 
 
 Btr. For the Afc to the ludt : giue it him. 
 
 way 
 
 Ptd^ Tliis not generous, not gentle,not humble. 
 By. A ligbtfoiiMonfiCUt/w^Hjitgtowcs darke,hc 
 iy ftumble. 
 ~ t how hath heebeene 
 
 Jfe 
 
 Enttr "Braggart 
 
 Btr, Hi3e tViy'heaa e^rtfflw.lxeerc comei HeQarfa 
 Aimcs. 
 
 Dtm. .Though my mockes come home by m, I wilJ 
 now be mecri* 
 
 A. Butif this */;#? 
 
 Km. I thinke HeUor was no; fo cleane timber' d 
 
 Leu. Hisleggeiitoobigfor Hettor. 
 
 Dam. More Calfc certaine 
 
 BH. No.he ii beft indued in the fm/iiL 
 
 Btr Thi s cannot be Heller. 
 
 Dnta He's a God or a Painter , for he makes facet. 
 
 T!r*g The AroMpottrt MarijtfLeUHfei the almighty . 
 gent Heclor *gtft 
 
 Dam. A gilt Notmeggc. 
 
 Ber. ALemmon. 
 
 Lea. Stucke with Cloues. 
 
 Dam. Noclouen. 
 
 Brag . Thi Armitfttnt LX&tri efLamtti the otrmrfy, 
 g* ue ffeCtor 4 gift, tbt btirt flUitn , 
 A man fo brttrhed, that cenmnt hi trettld fight, jts 
 Frtm mornt till night, out of hn Patnlltt* 
 ] am that Flower 
 
 D*m. That Mint 
 
 Long. ThatCullambine. 
 
 "Brag Sweet Lord LgaaiB rclne thy tongue 
 
 Lot. 1 mufl rather giuc it tbereine for it runncs fc? 
 ga.nft HtQcr 
 
 Dutn. 1 ,and HeQtr', a Grey-hound 
 
 Brag. The fweet War-man u dead and rorten. 
 Sweet chuck e$,beai not the bonet of the buried 
 But I will forward with my deuiccj 
 Sweet Royahie bcftow on me the fence ofharing. 
 
 BcrvWHtJlcffti forth, 
 
 ^u. Speakebraue Hector, we ate much delighted 
 
 Tlrtg. I do adore thy fwcet Graces flipper. 
 
 Boy* Louet her by the-foot. 
 
 Dnm He may not by the yard 
 
 Brag . Tbu Hedcrfarrtfarmeuiitttl Htwtiikfltt. 
 The partie is g0ue. 
 
 Cb Fellow Hthir.fac is gone ;.(^e it two moneths 
 on her way. 
 
 "Brag. What me aneft thou? 
 Clo. Faith vpleffe you play the honen Ttoyan, th 
 poore Wench is caft away: Qie j quick,the child bragi 
 in her belly alreadie : tis yours. 
 
 Brag. Doft thou infamonize me among PotenXattt? 
 Thou (halt die. 
 
 f l. Thr) flull Hector be whipt for /aqufnetta dtat 
 is quicke by biro, and hang'd for P cmpej t \\-,n is dead by 
 him. 
 
 2)/. Moft rare Pmptj. 
 
 Bos. Renowned Pompy 
 
 Ber, Greater then greit, grear,grcat, great Pamfty: 
 Ptmptj the huge. 
 
 Dutn Kc&pr trembles. 
 
 Ber. Pamjej is moued, more Aiees more Aieei fin re 
 them, or ftirre them on. 
 
 Dam. Heiftor will challenge him. 
 
 Ber. 1, ifa'hauc no more mans blood in's belly, then 
 will fup a Flea. 
 
 Brag. By the North-pole 1 do challenge the? 
 
 Clo. I wil not fight witb a pole like aNorthernman; 
 Hcfla(h,Iledoitby thefword ; I pray youlei(Dcchgr 
 TOW my Armesagdine, 
 
 1>um. Ropmefot ihe incenfed. Worthies. 
 
 Cl. Jledoitintnyfliirt 
 
 Pegt. M J ft cr, let rne take you a button hole tower ; 
 J>o yonnoi fee Jto/tyeyis vneafing foj checomhau what 
 
tm^n? ynu? you wUl loftyout reputation. 
 
 Srvg. GeademeaandSoaWiers pardon me, 1 will 
 not combat in my Aiirt. 
 
 T. You may not deoie it , Ptrnpy hath made the 
 challenge. 
 
 yreg. Sweet bloods, I both may .and/will . 
 
 "Btr. What reafon haue you for/t/ 
 
 Brag. The naked truth of it is J baue no fiurt, 
 I go wool ward for penance. 
 
 "Sff. True, and it was inioyned him in ROOM for want 
 ofLinnen : fioce when, He be fwotne he wore none, but 
 a difhciou t of laqittnettae, and that bee weares next his 
 heartforafauour. 
 
 Enter a Mefrngtr, Monfititr Mars#k. 
 
 Mar. Godfaue you Madame. 
 
 QK, Welcome Mortal, but that,thou interrupted 
 our merriment. 
 
 ALtrc. 1 am forrie Madam, forthenewes I bring to 
 heauie in my tongue. The King your father 
 
 Qx. Dead for my life. 
 
 Mr. Euen fo : My tale is told. 
 
 Her. Worthies away, the Scene begins to cloud. 
 
 'Brag. For mine owne part, I breach free breath : I 
 haue feene the day of wrong, through the little hole of 
 difcretion, and I will right roy felfe like t Souldter. 
 
 SxtuatWsnkiti 
 
 Kin, How fare's your Maieftie ? 
 
 J%*. TZojet prepai r, I will away to night. 
 Km. Madame not /o, I do befceeb you Hay. 
 Qu. Prepare I fay. I thanke you gracious Lords 
 To* allyour faireendeuours and entreats : 
 Out of a new fad-foute, that you vouchsafe* 
 In your rich wifedome to excufe, or bide* 
 The b'berail oppofitton of our fpirits, 
 If ouer-boldly we haue borne our felues, 
 In the conuerfe of breath (your gent Jenefl* 
 Was guiltie of it.) Farewell worthie Lord : 
 A heauie heart bcarcs not a humble tongue. 
 Excufe me fo, commin3 fo (hort of thanke*, 
 For my great fuite, fo eafily obtain'd. 
 
 Kin. The extreme parts of cime,extremelie forme* 
 All caufes to the purpofe'ofhii fpeed: 
 And often at his verie loofe decides 
 That, which long ptocefle could not arbitrate. 
 And though the mourning brow of progenie 
 Forbid the fmiling curt elk of Loue : 
 The holy fuite which fain* it would conuincv, 
 Yet fince loues a rgumenc was firft on foo t e, 
 Let not the cloud of forrow iuftle it 
 From what it purpos'd : fmce to waile friends loft, 
 Is not by mucbfowhojfome profitable, 
 As to reioyceat friends but newly found. 
 
 On. I-vndeeftand you not,my greefes are double. 
 
 2fcr.Honeft plain words,beft pierce the ears of griefe 
 And by thefc badges vndrfrand the King, 
 For your faire fr.ket haue wenegic<5led cims, 
 Plaid foule play with our oaths: your besutie Ladles 
 Hath much deformed vs, fashioning our humo;s 
 Buearo tbeoppofed end of our intents. 
 Add what invshathicemM ridiculou*: 
 As Lone is full of vnbefitting ftraines, 
 All wanton as a cbi^de, skipping and vdos 
 Porrrfd by the eie, and therefore like the eie. 
 
 
 
 Va ry ing in fubie&s as the eie doih rouk, 
 Toeuerie varied object in his^Iance .- 
 Which partie-coaced prcfeoce of loofe loue 
 Put on by vs, Ifi n your heauenly tier, 
 Haue ombeeo tn'd ouroshcj and granitic*. 
 Thofe beaucifie ei th looke into chde faults 
 Suggefted vs to make : therefore Ladies 
 Our loue being yours, the error that Loue makes 
 Is likewife yours. We to our feluei prouefalfe, 
 By being once klfe, for euer to be true 
 To thofe that make 9 1 both, fare Ladies you. 
 And euen that faHhood hi it felfe a finne, 
 Thus purifies it felfe, and turoes to grace. 
 
 & We hatte receiu'd your Letteta, full of Loue? 
 Your FauourSjtbeAnibafotdorsofLone. 
 And in our maiden counfaile rated them 
 At courtftiip, pleafaat iefl, aod cu rt die, 
 As bumbaft and as lining to the time: 
 But more dcuout then thefe are our refpects 
 Haue we not bene, and therefore met your loues 
 In their owne faftuoo, like a merriment. 
 
 Dw.Oat letters Madarii.fhevj'd much fficrc then left 
 
 La. So did out lookes. 
 
 tiff*. We did not coat them fo. 
 
 Kia. Now at the lateft minute of the houre, 
 Gram vs your loues. 
 
 Qj>. Atiaicmetbhikestoofhort, 
 Tomakeaworld-without-endb&rgainelni 
 No.no roy Lord, your Grace is pcnur'd much, 
 Full of dear e guiltinefle, and therefore this : 
 If for my Loue (as thete is no futh caufe) 
 You will do ought, this frail you do for me. 
 Youroth I will not truO: but go with fpeed 
 "To fome forlorne and naked Hermitage, 
 Remote from all the pleafures of the world t 
 There flay, vntill the iwelueCeleftiall Signca 
 Haue brought about theirannuall reckoning, 
 if this auftete infociablclife. 
 Change not your offer made in heate ofblood : 
 If front, and fafts, hard lodging, and thin weeds 
 Nip not thegaudie bloffomes of your Loue, 
 But that it beare this trial!,anri ]ail loue ; 
 Then at the expiration of the yeare, 
 Come challenge me, challenge me by thsfe defers, 
 And by this Virgin palme, now kiffing thine, 
 I will bethine : and till t hit inftant (hut 
 My wofull felfe v p in a mourning houfe, 
 Raining the tcaresoflametnation, 
 For the remembrance of my Fathers death* 
 If this tbou do denie, let our bands part, 
 Neither inti tied in the others hart. 
 
 Kit. If this or more then this, I would denie, 
 To flatter vptbefe powers of mine with reft, 
 The fodaine hand of death dole vp mine ete. 
 Hence cuer then, my heart is in thy breft. 
 
 "Str. And what to me my Loue? and what to me ? 
 
 Rff. You muft bcourgea too,your fins are rack'd. 
 7bu are attaint with faults and perrurie : 
 Therefore if you my fauor meane to get, 
 A tweluemonth (hall you fpend, andnsuet reft, 
 Bat feeke the wearie beds of people ftckc. 
 
 OK. But what to me my loue? but what to me? 
 
 Jua, A wife? a beard, faire health, and honcftie, 
 With three-fold lone, I wifliyou all thefc three. 
 
 D*. O (hall I fay . I thank* you gentle wife ? 
 
 j&n Not fo my Lord, a cwdnemonth and a day , 
 
144 Lottet Labour sbft. 
 
 He mar It c no words that fmoothfac'd wooers lay. 
 Come when the King doth to my Ladie come * 
 Then if I haue much loue, lie giuc you fome. 
 Dm*.' He fcrut thee true and faithfully ill! then. 
 
 Plough for her Tweet loue three yeares. Botmoft ftce 
 mcd greatncfle.wil you heare the Dialogue that the two 
 Learned men haue compiled, in praife of thcOwle and 
 the Cuckow? It fliould haue followed hi the end of out 
 
 K*tb. Yet fweare not, lead ye be fbrfworne agcnj 
 Ltm. WhatfaiesjMirM? 
 
 /hew. 
 Kin. Call ihem forth quickiJy,\vc will do fo. 
 
 M*rl. APthcrwcluecnonthsend; t 
 
 Brig Holla, Approach. 
 
 Ue change my black* Gowne, fora faithfull friend. 
 
 
 Lta. Ik Itay with patience t but the time is long. 
 
 Snier aH 
 
 M&i. The likeryqu,few taller are foyong. 
 Btr. Studies my Ladie ? Miftrefle.iookc on roe, 
 Behold the window of my heart^nine eie: 
 
 This fide is //iinw.Wintw. 
 This FV,the Spring : the one maintained bytbcOwfe, 
 Th'other by the Cuckow. 
 
 What humble fuite attends thy anfwcr there, 
 
 Tr, begin. 
 
 Impofc Come feruice on me for my loue. 
 
 The Sang 
 
 Rf. Oft hauc I heard of you my Lord 'Btrmme t 
 Before 1 few you: arid the worlds large tongue 
 
 When Oafies pied, and Violets blew. 
 
 Proclaimed you for a man repleate with mockes, 
 
 And Cuckow-buds ofyellow hew i 
 
 Full of compariforn, and wounding floutes: 
 Which you on all eftates will execute, 
 That lie within the rncrcie of your wit. 
 
 And Ladie'fthockes all filuer white, 
 Do paint the Medo we with delight. 
 The Cuckow then on eucrie tree, 
 
 To weed this Wormewood from your fruitfoQ braise. 
 And there, wkhall to win me, if you picafe, 
 
 Mockes married men, for thus fwgs he, 
 Cuckow. 
 
 Without the which 1 anuiot to be won : 
 
 Cuckow, Cuckow .- O word of feare, 
 
 You (hali this tweluemonth terme from day to day. 
 
 Vnpleafing to a married re. 
 
 Vifite the fpeechlefle ftcke, and ftiiJ conuctfe 
 
 
 With groaning wretches : and your twke (hall be, 
 With all the fierce cndcuour of your %vk, 
 
 When Shepheards pipe on Oaten ftrawts 
 And merrie Larkci are Ploughrnens cleckes t 
 
 To enforce the pained impotent to (mile, 
 /for. To moue wilde laughter in the chroste of death ? 
 
 When Tunics tread, and Rookcs and Daws, 
 And Maidens bleach cheir ruro^tr fmockes . 
 
 It cannot be, it is impoitible. 
 
 The Cuckow then on euerie tree 
 
 Mirth cannot mortea foule in agor.ie. 
 
 Mockej married men ; for thus'finn he. 
 
 tyf. Why that t the way to choke a gibing fpirrt, 
 
 Cuckow. 
 
 Wbofe influence isbegoc of that Joofe grace, 
 
 Cuckow, Cuckow i O word of feare. 
 
 Which (hallow laughing hearers giuc to foolcs > 
 
 Vnploa&ig to a married eare. 
 
 A lefts profperitie, lies in the eare 
 
 
 Of him that heares it, neuer in the tongue 
 
 VfMtts 
 
 Of him that makes it : then, if fickly cares, 
 
 When Ificles bang by ihcwall, 
 
 Deart with the clamors of their ownedeare gtones, 
 Will heare your idle fcoroes-, continue tneo,* 
 And 1 will haue you.andthat fault witbalU 
 
 And Dicks the Sphepheard bloWMhis naile; 
 And Tom beares Logges into the hall, 
 And Milkc comet frozen hcuft in paili! : 
 
 But If they will not ikrow awaychat (pirit* 
 
 When blood is nipt , and w*ie be fbwle, 
 
 And I fhil findc you erriptte of iron fault, 
 Right ioyfull of your reformation. 
 V. A t welucmonih? Well : befall what wffl befall, 
 
 Then nightly fings the faring Owle 
 ^Tu-whit to-who. 
 A merricnote. 
 
 lie ieft a tweluemooihJri'inHofpiiaU. 
 u. 1 fweetmy Lord.andfo Itakemy Uaue. 
 
 While greafie lone doth kreU the pot. 
 
 King. No Madam, we will brine yon on your wsy. 
 Ber. Our woing doth not end likeanold Playt 
 Jacke hath not GUI tihefo Ladies courtefie 
 
 When all aloud the winde doth blow, 
 And coffing d;owncs the Parfons faw : 
 And birds (it bcooding in the fnow, 
 
 Might wel hauc made 'out fport a Comedie. 
 
 And Marrians nofe lookes red and raw : 
 
 Km. Come(ir,ltvaatsarweluemonthandady 9 
 
 When roafted Crabs hiffe in the bowlcj 
 
 And tho Xwil erui, 
 'Ber. Ttm'scoolongfotapUy. 
 
 Then nightly fingi the flaring Owle, 
 Tu-whit to who: 
 
 
 A merrie note, 
 
 fmttr'Bragftart. 
 "3r<%. $weetMaicftyvoucnfaleme.' 
 
 While rae lone doth keel eth tpot, 
 
 Om, W*5 rotthat Hedos ? 
 
 Brag. The Words ofMurcutie, 
 
 ttmm. The worthie Knight ofTroy. 
 "Brag. I wil kiflc thy royal finger , and take leaue. 
 1 am a Votarie, I haue vow"d to lammena to holdethe 
 
 Are harfh after the foogj of Apollo 
 Yourhsc v/ayj wethis wayj 
 SxauKomnes 
 
 
 FINIS. 
 
MIDSOMMER 
 
 Nights Dreame. 
 
 zdflus primus. 
 
 Enter Thefeut, Kippolat.ivitbcthert 
 
 O w fiire HVppolita, our nuptiall hourc 
 Drawes on apace: foure happy dales bring in 
 Another Moon:but oh, me thinkes,how flow 
 This old Moon wanes j She lingers my dsfires 
 
 Like co a Step-dame,or a Dowager, 
 
 Long Withering out a yong mans reuennew. 
 ffy.T-'oure dates wi) quickly ftcep thcfelues in nights 
 
 Fotirc nights wil quickly dreatne away the time; 
 
 And then the Moone, like to a llluer bow, 
 
 *Jow bent in heauen, fhal behold the night 
 
 Of our foleronitics. 
 The. GoPhiloftrate, 
 n c vp the Athenian youth to merriments, 
 
 ^wke the pm and nimble fpirit of minh, 
 
 Purne melancholy forth toFunerals: 
 
 The pale companion is not for our pompe, 
 
 -{ippolita, 1 woo'd thee with my fword, 
 
 And wonnc thy louc. doing thce injuries . 
 
 iut I will wed thee in another key, 
 
 With pompe, with triumph, and with tcuelllng. 
 
 Enter Egent md bit tLutgbter Hermit , i 
 and Otmetritu. 
 
 Fge. Happy be Tbefnu, our renowned Duke. 
 
 7**.Thanks good Egnu: what's the news with thee ? 
 
 Ege. Full of vexation, come I.with complaint 
 Againft my childe, my daughter Hermit. 
 
 Staid forth Domttriut. 
 My Noble Lord, 
 This man hath my confent to marriehei. 
 
 Sttxdforih Ljfa,d<r 
 \nd my gracioujDuke, 
 
 Thi man hatfibewitch'd the bofomeof my childe. 
 Thou, thou Lyfandfr, thou haAgiuen her rimes, 
 Ind interchang'd louc-tokcns with my childe: 
 Thou haft by Moonc-light at her window fung, 
 i^ith faining voice, verfes of faining loae, 
 Knd ftolnc theimpreffion of her fantafie, 
 kVith bracelets of thy hairc, tings.gawdes, conceits, 
 Cnack 1 triflcs,Nofe-gaiw ) fwetn>eats(mdrcngtfs 
 Of ftrong preuailment in vnhsrdocd youth) 
 
 With cunning haft thou filch'd my daughters heart, 
 
 Turn'd her obedience (which is due to me) 
 
 To ftobborn harfbneffe. And my gracious DuX c, 
 
 fie it fo (he will not heere before your Grace, 
 
 Conlent to marrie with JDttaetrMt, 
 
 1 beg the ancient pnuiledge of Athens ; 
 
 As (he is mine, I may difpofe of her j 
 
 Which (hall be either to this Gentleman, 
 
 Or to her death, according to out Law, 
 
 Immediately prouided in that cafe.' 
 
 Tbt, What fay you Hermia? be aduu'd fairc Maid* 
 To you your Father fhould be as a God ; 
 One that compos' d your beauties; yea and one 
 To whom you are but as a forme in we 
 By him imprinted : and within his power. 
 To leane the figure, or disfigure it; 
 Dtmetrim i* a worthy Gentleman. 
 
 Htr. So'uLyfandtr. 
 
 Tht. Inhimfelfeheu. 
 
 But in this kinde, wanting your fathers voyce. 
 The otheY mufl be held the worthier. 
 
 Her. 1 would my father look'd but with my eyes. 
 
 T&r.Rathet your eies mufi with his iudgment looke. 
 
 Her. I do entreat yoorGuceto pardon me 
 ] know not by what power I am made bold, 
 Nor how it may cooccrne my modefiie 
 In fuch a prefencc hcere to plezde my thoughts : 
 But 1 bcfcech your Grace, that I may know 
 The worft that may befall me in this cafe, 
 If I refufc to wed Demanmr. 
 
 Tbt. Either to dye the death, or co abiure 
 For euer thefoctery of men. 
 Therefore faireHermia queftion your defires, 
 Know of your youth, examine well your blood, 
 Whether (jf you yeeld not to your fathers choice) 
 You can endure the liuerie of a Nunne, 
 For aye to be in fhady Cloifter mew'd, 
 To liue a barren fifter all your life, 
 Chanting faint hymnes to the cold fruitlefTc Moonc, 
 Thrice blcfled they thatmaftcr fo their blood, 
 To vndergo fuch maiden pilgrimage, 
 But earthlierhappie is the Rofe diftil'd. 
 Then that which withering on the virgin thome, 
 jand dies, in tingle bleScdneffe- 
 
 N Her. 
 
146 
 
 A Midfommer nights Dreame. 
 
 kr So will I grow, fo liue,fo die my Lord, 
 Ere 1 will yeeld my virgin Patent vp 
 Vnto his Lordihip, whofe vn wifhcd yoakc, 
 My foule confents not to giuc foueraignty. 
 
 The Take time to paufc, and by the next new Moon 
 The fealing day betwixt my louc and me, 
 For euerlafting bond of fcllowfhip : 
 Vpon that day cither prepare to dye, 
 For difobedience to your fathers wilj, 
 Or elfe to wed Demetnm as hee would, 
 Or on Didnaes Altar to procrll 
 For aie, aufterity, andlirjgle life. 
 
 'Dem. "Relent fwect Fttrixia, and Lyfader, yeelde 
 Thy crazed title to my certaine right. 
 
 Ljf. You haue her fathers loue,-2?r/#r : 
 Let me haue Hsrmiaes : do you marry Mm. 
 
 Egeut. Scornful! Ljfandtr y true, he hath my Louci 
 Aud what is mine, my loue fhall render him. 
 And fhc is mine, and all my right of her, 
 I do eftate vnto Dermtrim. 
 
 Lyf. I am my Lord, as, well deriu'd as he, 
 r\ well pofleft ; my loue is more then his : 
 My fortunes euery way as fairely ranck'd 
 (If not with vantage) as "Demetriiu : 
 And (which is more then a!! thefe boafb can he) 
 I am beiou'd of beauteous Hermia. 
 Why (rsould not I then profecmc my. right ? 
 "Dtrrtttr/u!. He auouch it to his head, 
 Made loue to KfcAzrs daughter, Helena, 
 And wonNnoulc : and fne (fweet Ladie)dotes, 
 Deuontl y dotes, dotes in Idolatry, 
 Vpon thU fpotted and inconitant man. 
 
 .Tkff. I rottft confeflc, that 1 haue heard To much, 
 And 9t\ihDto>"riot thought to haueTpoke thereof: 
 But being ousr-full of felfe-affaires, 
 Mymindeci'dlcfoit. But Demtrtiu come, 
 And come geat t yoVi fhall go with me, 
 1 haue fo&e priuatc fclicoling for you both. 
 For you faire Herrnia* lookeyou arme your felfe, 
 To fit your fancies eo your Fathers will ; 
 Or elfe the Law of Atnemyecld: you vp 
 (Which by no meanes we may extenuate) 
 To death, or re a vow ofiirtrjie life. 
 Come my Htppolits, what chcare my loue ? 
 Demetrius and Egeut go along : 
 I muft.irnploy you iafomebufineffe 
 Againft oui nuptial!, end confcrre with you 
 Of f omcthing, neercly that $oncernes your ! clues. 
 
 Eg. With dutie and defire we follow you. f.xamt 
 . Manet Ly fan Jer and Hfratia. 
 
 Lj[. How now my louc? Why w your cheek fo pale? 
 Ho w < hancc the Rofes there do fade fo raft? 
 
 Her. Belike for want of raine, which I could well 
 Betecmc them, from the cempefl of mine eyes 
 
 Lyf. For ought that euer 1 could reade, 
 Could euer hcarc by tale or hiftorie, 
 The cpurfe bftrue loue ncuer did ruofoiooth, 
 But cither it was different jn blood. 
 
 Her. O croffe! too high to be enthral'd to loue. 
 
 Lyf Or elfe mifgraffed, in refpeft of y eares 
 
 Hfr. O fpigjht! too old to be ingag'd to yong 
 
 Lyf. Qrdfe.lnftood vpon the choite of merit. 
 
 Her. Ohell ! to choofeJoucby another* eie, 
 
 Lyf. Or if there were a iimpathte in choi fe, 
 Warre, death, 01 fic!< neffe, did lay fiege to it.j 
 Making it moruentarre,as a fouod: 
 
 Swift as a fhadow, fhort as any dreame, 
 
 Briefc as the lightning in the colliednighr, 
 
 That (in a fpleenc) vofolds both ricaaen endcftrtb ; 
 
 And ere a man hath power to fay, behold, 
 
 The ia wes of darkneffe do deuoure it vp : 
 
 So quicke brigbt things come to eonfufion 
 
 Htr. If then true Louers hjoe beenc eue< croft, 
 
 It Rands as an edi& indeftmie: 
 
 Then let vs teach our triall patience, 
 Becaufc it is a cuftomarie crofle, 
 
 As due to louc, as thoughts, and dresme3,and figbes, 
 
 Withes and team; poore Fancies follower*. 
 
 ttf.h. good perfwafion ; therefore 
 I haue a Widdow Aunt, a dowager, 
 Ofgr eat reuenncw, and flic hath no childe, 
 From Atherrs is her houfe remou'd feucn leagues, 
 And (he refpe&s me, as her onely fonne : 
 There gentle Htrmia, my 1 marrietbee, 
 And to that place, the fharp* Athenian Law 
 Cannot purfue vs. If thou lou'fl me, then- 
 Steale forth thy fathers houfc to morrow night 
 And in the wood, a league without chetowoc, 
 (Where I did meetethee once with Helena, 
 To do obier uance for a moroe ofMay) 
 There will I flay for ihee 
 
 Her. MygoodLy/W-, 
 I Tweare to chec, by Cupids ftrongcft bow, 
 By hii bcft arrow with the golden head, 
 By the funplicb ic of Venus Dcues, 
 By that which kmtteth fouler, and profpers loue, 
 And by that fire which burn'd the Carthage Queenc, 
 When the falfe Troyan vnder fail* was fcene, 
 By all the vowes thzt euer men haue broke, 
 (In number more then euer women fpokr) 
 In that feme place thou haft appointed me, 
 Tomorrow truly will iroeete w/th thee. 
 
 lyf. Keepe promjfe loue . looke here comes Htleita. 
 
 enter Helena. 
 
 Her. God fpeede- fa ire Heist*, whither away ? 
 
 Het. Cal you me faired th faire againc vnfay, 
 Tiimetrbts loues you faire j O happie fatrc ! 
 Your eyes are Ioadftarres,and your tongues f we ayw 
 Mor tuneable then Larketo /nepheards care. 
 When wheatc is greene, when hauthor,nc buds appears, 
 Stcknefic is catching : O were fauor fo, 
 Your words 1 catch, faire Hfrmutfcl go, 
 
 The reft lie giue to be to you tranflaced 
 
 O teach me how you locke, and with what art 
 
 you fway the motion of Demartns hart. 
 
 Her. I ftowne vpon him, yet he loues me ftilL 
 H& O that your fiownes would teach my failles 
 
 fuchtkiL 
 
 Htr. I gine hiaa cur fes, yet he grucs me loue. 
 Jfil. O that my prayers could loch affection mooue. 
 Her. The more 1 hate, the more he followcs rue 
 Hd. Themorelloue,themorehehatettnie. 
 Htr. His folly Helena is none of mine 
 JFrW.fJonc.but your beauty, wold that fault ^ermine 
 Her. Take comfonrfhe.no more <riaJlfeeo>f face, 
 
 7,jr/*4n-an<) nf telfe will ft ie^his place. 
 
 Before the tiror | did Li fatter fee, 
 
 Secm'd Aihej like a Paradllc to rose. 
 
AAlidfommer nights ^Dreame. 
 
 O then, what grace* in my Loue do dwell , 
 Tfcac he hath turn'd a heauen into hell. 
 
 Ljf- Htlw,tc you our mindes we will vnfold, 
 Ti morrow mght,whcn . c />a^ cioth behcjd 
 Her filner vifage.ia the wa,yy glafle, 
 Decking with liquid peatlcjtbe bladed grefle 
 (A time that Loucrs flights doth fall conceale) 
 Through Atheu's gatcs.have we deuis'd to fteale. 
 
 tier. And in the wood.whcre often you and I, 
 Vpon faint Primrofc beds,wete wonrto lye, 
 Empty ing our bolomes, of their eounfeil (weld: 
 There my Z-yjWtV/vind my felfe (hall meets, 
 And thence from /fr^nr-turne away our eye* 
 To feekc new friends and.firangecompamons, 
 Farwell fweet play. folio w, pray thou for vs, 
 And good lucke grant thce thy DetMtrim. 
 Keepe word Ljftnder we miift ttarue our fight, 
 From louers foode, till morcow deepe midnight. 
 Exit Hermit, 
 
 Ljf. I will my Herat*. Helen* sdieu, 
 As you on him, Dwrtr/i dotes on you. *v Lj fader. 
 
 Htle. How happy fome.ore otherfomc can be f 
 Through Athent \ am thought as fait e as (he. 
 But what of that r7>emttrim chink es hot fo : 
 He will not know,what all,but he doth know . 
 And as hee crres,doting on Hermits eyes ; 
 So I, admiring of his qualities : 
 Things b(e and vilde, holding no quantity . 
 Loue can uanfpofe to forme and dignity , 
 Loue lookes not with the cyes,but with the minde, 
 And therefore is wing'd C*f/V4 palmed blinde. 
 Nor hath loues rnmdc of any iudgeimht :afte : 
 Wings and no eye*, figure, vnheedy haftc. 
 And therefore is Loue /aid to be a childe, 
 Becaufe in choifc he it often beguil'd , 
 As waggifh boyes in game Ihemfelues forfweare ; 
 So the hoy Loue is pcriur'd euery where- 
 For ere Demetraa lookt on Hermi/u cyne, 
 He hail'd do wne oathes that he war onely mine. 
 And when this Haile feme heat from Hermt* felt, 
 So he difTolu'd,and fhowres of caches rlid melt, 
 I will goe tell him of faire Hermits flight : 
 Then to the wood will hc,to morrow night 
 Purfue her ; and for his intelligence, 
 If I haue thankcs, it is a deerc cxpencc : 
 But heerein meane I to enrich my paine, 
 To how: his fight thither,an4backe againe. Exit. 
 
 Eater ^utace t he Corf enter, Saw the lajxer, Bottom: th# 
 freauer. Flute tbebettowes.mei^er^ 
 
 gum. Is all our company heere ? 
 
 Tint. You were belt to call them generally, man by 
 man,accojdmg to the fcrip. 
 
 Qtii. Hereisthe fcrowlc of euery mans name.which 
 is thought fit through all jAtbm$ t to play in our Enter* 
 lude before the Duke and the Dutches, on his wedding 
 day at night. 
 
 Brt. Firft.good Peter Q*iitce.fsv what the play treats 
 on : then read the names of the Actors : and fo grow on 
 toopoinu 
 
 >ut. Marry our play is the moft lamentable Come- 
 dy. and mod cruell death ot Vyramus and Thtibte* 
 
 "Bat. A very good peece of worke I aflwe you, and 9 
 
 merry. Now good "Peter guit>ee t call forth you: Aft on 
 by the fctowile. Matters fpread your feiues. 
 
 guincc. AiUwcreas I call ; 
 
 you. 
 
 Weaucr. 
 
 Btttmu. Ready ; 
 proceed. 
 
 *itt. You NickffyttQmc are fct down* for #. 
 
 what parti am for, and 
 
 Rot. WhatisP7r4OTw,aloner,oratyrant> 
 ^i. A Louer that kills himfclfemoft gallantly for 
 louc. 
 
 "t. That will ask* fome teares in the true perfor- 
 ming of itif I do U, let the audience looke to their eies: 
 1 will mooue {formes ; I willcondoleinlbme mcafure. 
 T6 t>ereftyet,my chiefe humour is for a tyrant. I could 
 play Ercttf tarely , or a part to teare a C at in, to make all 
 fplit the raging Rocks ; and fhiuerme fhocks Oiall break- 
 Use locks of pnlon gates, and Fhittw carre (hall /nine 
 fromfarre, and make and merre the foolifh Fates. This 
 was lofty. Now name the reft of the Playejrs. This 
 is Ertles vaine.a tyiantavaine : a loueris more condo- 
 lin. 
 
 hi Bellowcs-mendcr. 
 
 flm. 
 Qtin. 
 Flue What 
 
 ht ? 
 
 Plus. 'Nay faith, let not mee play a woman, I haue a 
 beard comming. 
 
 Qtti. That's all one, you fhall play it in a Maske, and 
 you may fpeakeas fmallasyou wilt. 
 
 2?.And I may hide my face.lct me play 7biifaeioo : 
 lie fpeakem a moitftrou* little voyce;7&//iw,7%/ytf, ah 
 Pjramm my louer dearc, thy ? dcarc, and Lady 
 deare. 
 
 Qjim No no,you muft p!ay Pjramm , and flute, you 
 
 "Sat. Well, proceed. 
 
 ,. Robin Staruelng the Taylor. 
 
 Star. Heerc Peter ^uiuct. 
 
 Quince. Rodin Starttling , you milfl play TbLbiet 
 mother? 
 
 Tom Swtvt ,thc Tinker. 
 
 Snowt* Heerc Peter Quince. 
 
 Qtfm. You, Pjrtnmt father ; my Mf,Tbiikitt father ; 
 S**gge the loyner,you the Lyons part ; and I hope there 
 is a play fitted. 
 
 Snug. Haue you the Lions part written? pray you if 
 be,giuc it mc,for 1 am flow of ftudie. 
 
 gitin. Youmaydoeiirwwp0rfc. for is nothing 
 but roaring. 
 
 'Be;. Let mee play the Lyon too , I will roare that I 
 will doe any mans heart good to heare me. I will roare, 
 that I will make the Duke lay, Let him roare againe t let 
 him roare apaine. 
 
 *ir.. Hyou mould doe it too tcnibly, you would 
 fright the DiirchetTe and the Ladies, that they would 
 Ainkc, and chat were enough to hang vs all, 
 
 All. That would hang vs euery mothers fonne. 
 
 'Sttteatg. Igrauntyou friends, if that you Oiould 
 fright the Ladies out of their Wlttes, iheywouid 
 haue no more difcrerion but to hang vs : but 1 will ag. 
 grauate my voyce fo , that I will roare you as gently as 
 any fucking Doue ; I will roare and 'twere any Nighiin- 
 
 "*ou can play no part but Pn-grma, forftm- 
 N a mm 
 
14* 
 
 m is a fwcet-fac'd man, a proper roan at one (hall fee in 
 fummer day ; a moft louely Gcntlcimn-liJcc tnan.ther- 
 oie you muft needs play Tirimtu. 
 
 'Bat. Well. I will mderukc it . What beard were ! 
 eft to play it in? 
 Quin. Why, wht you will. 
 
 "Sot. I will discharge it, m cither your ftrawcolour 
 card .your orange tawnie beatd, your purple in grains 
 eatd.or your Prcnch-crownc colour'd beard,yourpcr- 
 eflvellow. 
 
 *& Some of your French Crownes hauc nobaire 
 t all, and then you will play bare-fac'd.But mafters l*ere 
 re your parts, and I am to intreat you, requcft you, and 
 If fire you, to con them by too morrow night: and meet 
 me in the palace wood, amilc without the Towne, by 
 ktoone-light, there we will rehearfc : for if we rocete in 
 the Citie, we fhalbe dog'd with company.and our deui- 
 e$ knowne. In the mcanetime, I wil draw abil of pro- 
 >erties, fuch as our play wants. I pray you failc me not. 
 Bottom. Wcwillmeete, and there we may rehearfe 
 more obfcenely and couugioufly. Take paines,be per- 
 fcit, adieu. 
 
 OKI*. At the Dukes oake we mcete. 
 'Sat. Enough, hold or cut bow-fti ings. 
 
 AMidfommtr nights 'Dreame 
 
 zAftus Secundus. 
 
 Enter * fatrie M me datre, aid Robin god. 
 ftlln* it another. 
 
 Rob. How now fpini)wheiher wander you ? 
 
 f-K.Ouei hil,ouerdale,throuehbu(r, through briar, 
 Oner parke.outr pale, through Rood, through hre, 
 Ida wander cuer ic where, fwifter iheti^ Moons fphere; 
 And Iferuc the Fairy Qj>ccue,to dew her orbs vponth'e 
 The Cowfl'tps tall, her penfioners bee, (gieen. 
 
 In their gold coats, fpots you fee, 
 Thofe be Rubies,Faii!e fauort, 
 Inthofc freckles, hue their fauori, 
 I mifl go feeke fomc dew drops hcere, 
 And hang a pearle in euery cowflips care. 
 Farewell thou Lob of fpmts,lle be gon, 
 Our Queene and all her Elues come heere anon. 
 
 Rab. The King doth keepe hiiReucIs here to night, 
 Take heed the Queene come not within hit fight, 
 For Oberttt is pafsing fell and wrath, 
 Becaufe that (he, as her attendant, hath 
 A louely boy llolne from an Indian King, 
 She neuer had lofwccc a changeling, 
 And ieaousOrrci would haue the childe 
 Knight ofhistrame, to trace thelorrcftswilde. 
 But Ihe (perforce) with holds the loued boy, 
 Crownes him with flowers, and makes him all her ioy. 
 And now ihcy neuer meere in groue, or greene, 
 By fountaine cleere, or fpanglcd (tar-light fheenc, 
 But they do fquare. that ell their Elues for feate 
 Creepe into Acorn* cups and hide themthcre. 
 
 Fm. Either I milt ake your (hape and makmg quite, 
 Or elfe you ate that fhrew'd and knauifh (pint 
 Cal'd Robin Good -fellow. Are you not hee, 
 That frights the maidens of the Villagrec, 
 Skim mil ke, and fometimcs labour in the querne, 
 Andbootlcflc make thebrcathlcrTchufwitechcrne, 
 And Ibmctimc make [lie dftnkc to beare no barmc, 
 
 Mifleadc night-wanderers, laughing at their hairoe, 
 Tbofc that Hobgoblin call you .and fweet Pucke, 
 You do their workc, and they (hall haue good lucke. 
 A re not you he? 
 
 Rot. Thou fpeak-ft aright; 
 I am that merric wanderer of the night 
 I ieft to OtmM, and make him fmile, 
 When I a fac and. beane-fed horfe beguile, 
 Neighing in likeoeHe of a filly foalr, 
 And foroetime lurfce I in a Goflips bole. 
 In very likcnefle of a roafled crab: 
 And when (he'drinkei, againft her lips I bob, 
 And on her withered dewlop poure the Ale. 
 The wifeft Aunt telling the faddeft tale, 
 Sometime for three-foot ftoole, miftaknh me. 
 Then flip 1 from her bum, downc topples (he. 
 And tailour cries, and fals into a coffe. 
 And then the whole quire hold their hips, and loffe, 
 And waxen in their mirth, and neeze, and fwcate, 
 A merrier hour e was neuer wafted there. 
 But roomcTfiwy, heerc comes Otenn 
 
 Fair. And heerc my Miflris: 
 Would that be were gone. 
 
 Enter the King cf faint i at tnedoore with bit tratnt, 
 *nd tht QttetKt at author with hen. 
 
 Ok. WmetbyMoone-light. 
 Proud 7yt*ni<i. 
 
 QH, What, icalousO**r<*?lwry skip hence. 
 I haue fbrfworne his bed and companie. 
 
 Ot. Tarrie ra(h Wanton ; am not I thy Lord ? 
 
 Q*. Then I muft be thy Lady .- but 1 know 
 When thou waft ftolne away from Fairy Land, 
 And in the /hape of Coras .fare all day. 
 Playing on pipes of Come, and verfmg lone 
 To amorous PbtUida. Why art thou heerc 
 Come from the far theft fleepe offnJja t 
 But chat forfooth the bouncing Amaum 
 Your butkin'd MiftrelTe, and your Warrior )ou. 
 To TbtftM mufr be Wedded ; and you cocne. 
 To giue their bed ioy and profpetute. 
 
 Ob. How canft thou thus ' 
 Glance at my credite, with 
 Knowing 1 know thy loue to Th> 
 Didft thou not leade him through ihe glimmering night 
 From Ptregcnia, whom he rauifned ? 
 And make him with faireEaglcs breakehts faith 
 With v*rM<6*r, and ^fopa ? 
 
 &*e. Thefe are the forgeries of iealoufie, 
 And neuer (incethe middle Sumo>er< (bring 
 Met we on hil, in dale, forreft.or mead, 
 Bypaucd fountaine, or by ruftiie brooke, 
 Or in the beached margcru of the fea, 
 To dance our nnglcts to the whiftling Wmde. 
 But with rhy braulcs thou haft difturb'd our fport 
 Therefore the Windes, piping to vs in vaine, 
 As in reuengc, haue fuclfd vp from the fea 
 Contagious foggcs : Which falling in the Land, 
 Hath euerie petty Riuer made fo proud, 
 That they haue ouer-borne their Continents 
 The Oxc hath therefore flretch'd hityoake in vaine, 
 The Ploughman loft his fweac,and the greenc Corne 
 Hath rotted, ere his youth amin'd a beard : 
 The fold (hods empty in the drowned field, 
 And Crowes arefatted with the murrion flockc, 
 
 TV 
 
A Midfommfr nights Ttreame. 
 
 149 
 
 The nine metis Morris is fild vp with mud, 
 And the queini Mazes in the wnnton greene , 
 Foe lackc of tread are vndifimguifhable. 
 The humane mortals want their winter heere, 
 No night isnow withhymne or catoll blcft; 
 Therefore the Mooneftne gouernefte of floods) 
 P ale in her anger ,w afhes all the airt { 
 That Rheumaticke difeafes doe abound. 
 And through ihii diftempcrature, we fee 
 The feafon* alter; hoared headed froftj 
 Fall m the rrefh lap of the crimson Role , 
 And on old Hjemt chmneand Icieciowne, 
 An odorous Chaplet of fwce: Sommer buds' 
 sasmmockryfet. The Spring.the Sommer, 
 Thcchilding Auiumne, angry Winter change 
 Their wonted Liucnc s.and the mazed wo?id% 
 By their increale, now knowes not which is which i 
 And this fame progeny of euill, 
 Zomes from our debatr r ftornour difliention, 
 \Vc are their parents and origtnall. 
 
 Orr.Do you a(nenditthen,it bes in you, 
 Why fhould Tttaiiacroffe her Outran t 
 1 do but beg a liule changeling.boy, , 
 
 To be my Henchman. 
 
 Qu. Set your heart a: r(V. 
 The Fairy land boyttrnot the childe of me, 
 
 mother va a Votreffe of my Order, 
 And in the fpked In dun sire, by night 
 ull often hath ihe gblTipt by my fide. 
 And fat with me on Nepmtiet yellow fandi, 
 vlarkmg th embarked traders on the flood, 
 When we haue laught to fee the failes conceiuc, 
 And grow big bellied with the wanton winde : 
 Which (he with pretty *id with fwimming gate, 
 -ollowing (her wombe theo rich with my yongfquiie) 
 Would imitate, and faile vpon the Land , 
 To fetch me trifles, and teturne againe , 
 As from a voyage, rich with merchandize. 
 3ut fhe being mortal), of thai boy did die , 
 And for her fake I doe reare vp her boy, 
 And for her fake 1 will not part with him. 
 
 Oh. How long within this wood intend you Hay 
 
 .<. Perchancetill after Thefaa wedding d*y. 
 f you will patiently dance in our Round, 
 And fee our Moor.c-light rcuelt, goe with vs ; 
 f not,fhun me and I wilt /pare your haunts. 
 
 Ob. Giucmethav boy and I will goe with thetf. 
 
 $_*. Not for thy Fairy Kingdoms Fairies away : 
 We fhail chide downe nght.if 1 longer ftay. Exeunt 
 
 Ob, Wcl.go thy way. diou (halt not from this gioue, 
 Till 1 torment thee for this iniury. 
 ^y gentle Puck* come hither ; thou remerrfbreft 
 ince once 1 fat vpon a promontory 
 And heard a Meare-maide on a Dolphins backe 
 \ terin g fuch dulcet and harmonious breath , 
 That the rude lea grew citiillat berfong. 
 And certainc ftarrcs (hot madly flom their Spheares, 
 To heare the Sea mads mufickc. 
 
 P*c, I remember. 
 
 Ok. T hzt very tiinc I fay ( but t hou coutd fl notj 
 Flying bcrweene the cold Moone and the earth, 
 CuptdM arm'd ; a certame aime he tooke 
 At a faire Veftall, throned by che Weft, 
 And loos d his loue-fhaft fmaly from his bow 
 As it fhould pierce a hundred thoufand heairs, 
 But I might fee young fault fiery flaft 
 
 Quencht b) the chafte beames of tne w/y Moonr 
 
 Arx) the imperial' VoctefPe paflcd on, 
 
 In maiden meditation, fancy free. 
 
 Yetmarkt I where the bolt o 
 
 It fell vpon little wefterae flower ; 
 
 Before.milke. white ; now purple w i tb 1 ou wound 
 
 And mtSdent call it, Loue in idlenefle. 
 
 Fetch me that flower } the hearb I (hew'd tliee once 
 
 The juyce of it, on deeping eye-lids laid, 
 
 Will make or <mn or woman madly dote 
 
 Vpon the next liue creature that it fees. 
 
 Fetch me this hearbe.and b thou heere againe, 
 
 Lie ibc.Lruitthaii can fwim a league. 
 
 P*ckf 1 le pur a girdle about the earth , in forty mt 
 nutes. 
 
 Obtr. Hading once thitiuyce, 
 Me watch Tx/tfww.'when fhe is afleep* , 
 And drop the liquor of rt in her eyes 
 The-hent chtng-whcn fhe waking lookes vpon 
 (Be it on Lyon,Beare,or Wolfe or Bull. 
 On medltng Monkf y.or on bufie Ape) 
 Shee (hall purfueit,with the foule oflour. 
 And ere I take this charme offfrom her fight , 
 (As 1 on take it with another hearbej 
 lie make her render vp her Page u> me. 
 Bur who comes heere ? 1 am inuifible. 
 And 1 wilJ our-hea;e their conference. 
 
 Eater'Dtmetriw,HetfHa frltmwg him 
 
 'Dime. I loue thee not.therefore purfue me not. 
 Where it ixfadtr, and faire Hermla ? 
 The one lie rtay, the other ftsyeth me. 
 Thou caldrt me they were ftolne into this wood 
 And heete am I,and wood within this wood, 
 Becaufe I cannot meet my Hermit.. 
 Hence.getthee gone,and follow merjo morr. 
 
 Het. You dtawme.you hard-hearted Adamant, 
 But yet you draw not Iron, for my heart 
 Is true as flecle. Leaueyou your power todraw, 
 And I fhall haue no power to follow you. 
 
 *Demt. Do I entice you ? do I fpcake you faire ? 
 Orraiherdoelnot in plainefttiuth, 
 Tell you I doe not , nor I cannot loue you ? 
 
 Hil. And euen for that doe I loue thee the more ; 
 I am your fpaniell.and Dtmttritu , 
 The more you beat me, J will fawne on you> 
 Vfe me but as yoor fpftmell ; fprne me, ftnke mf, 
 Neglecl me.lofe me ; onely giue me ieauc 
 (Vnworthy as I am)to follow yod. 
 What worfer place can I beg in your lone, 
 ( And yet a placeof high refpc& with me) 
 Then to be vfed as you do* your dogge. 
 
 Dtm. Tempt not too much the hatred of my fplrit, 
 Forlamfickewhen fdolookeon thee. 
 
 Hff. And I am fickc when I looke not on you. 
 
 "Dtm. You doe Impeach your modefty too much, 
 To leaue the Citry,and commit your felfe 
 Into the hands of one that loues you not , 
 Totrufl the opportunity of nigh:, 
 And the inrounfeil of a defert place, 
 With the rich worth of your virginity. 
 
 Hel. Your vtrtue is my priuiledge : for that 
 It is not night when 1 doe fee your face. 
 Therefore I thinke I am not in the night, 
 Nor doth this wood lacke worlds ot company , 
 
 N ? For 
 
ISO 
 
 AMidfommer nights t Dreame. 
 
 ! or you in ray rcfpett are nil the work). 
 Then how can it be faid I atn aloot , 
 ,Vhen all the world U heete to lookc on me ? 
 
 1)tm. He run from thee, and hide me in the brtket, 
 And lesue chec to the mercy of wilde beafh. 
 
 Hel. The wildeft hath not fuch a heart as you ; 
 flunne when you will, the (lory (hall b chaog'd : 
 Apollo flies, and />W holds the chafe ; 
 The Doue purfuei the Griffin, the milde Hinde 
 Makes Toeed to catch the Tyger. Bootleflie fpecde. 
 When cowardifepurfues, and valour fliei. 
 
 Demet. I will not (by thy auctions, let me gp ; 
 Or if thou follow me, doe not bdeeue, 
 But I (hall doe thee mifchiefe in the wood. 
 
 Hel. l.irt the Temple in the Town?,and Field 
 You doe me mifchiele. Fye Demetriiu, 
 Your wrongs doe fet a fcandall on my feie : 
 We cannot fight for loue, as men may doe ; 
 We fhould be woo'd, and were not made to wooe. 
 I follow thec, and make a heauen of hell , 
 To die vpon the hand 1 loue fo well. Estit 
 
 Ob. Fare thee well Nymph,ere he do leaue this groue, 
 Thou (halt ftie him, snd he (hall feeke thy louc. 
 Haft thou the flower there? Welcome wanderer. 
 
 inter Pitc^e. 
 
 Pucks 1, there it is 
 
 Ob. ! pray thce gme it me. 
 I know a banke where the wilde time blowes, 
 Where Oxfiips and the nodding Violet growe*, 
 Quite ou-cannoped with lufcious woodbine, 
 With fweet muske rofes,and with Eglantine ; 
 There (leepes 7/r<w'.fomeinie of die night , 
 Lul'd in thefe flowers, with dances and delight . 
 And there the fnake thro wes her enammel d skinne, 
 Weed wide enough to rap a Fairy in. 
 And with the wyce of this lie fireake lier eyes , 
 And mike het full of hatefgll fantafiei 
 Take thou fome of it, and leek through this groue; 
 A fwect sjtkentaa La Jy is in loue 
 With a difdaincfull youth : ennoinc his eyes, 
 But doe it when the next thing he efpies. 
 May be the Lady. Thou fh a It know the man, 
 By the Athenian garments he ha ih on. 
 t ffect it with fome care,that he may proue 
 More fond on her.then fhc vpon her louc ; 
 And looke ihoumcet me ere the fit ft Cockc crow. 
 Pu. Fcare not my Lord.your fe.ruant fliall do fo.Exit. 
 
 Eter Qyet*eefF*irin,vitk her tram 
 Qjlfe*. Come, now a Roundell,and a Fairy fang ; 
 Then for the third part of a minute hence . 
 Sonic to kill Cankers in the rrw. kc rofe buda, 
 Some warre with R eremite, for their leathern wings, 
 To make my fmall Elues coatei.and fome keepe backe 
 The clamorous Owle that nighrly hoots and wonders 
 At our qucint fpirits ; Sing me now afleepe. 
 Then to your offices, and let roe reft. 
 
 Fiuritf Sing. 
 
 YottfietitdSnakft wait AauHt tongue, 
 Tharnf tti&gshoggts be not feme, 
 Newts and bltnAt tfyrnui do no wrtng, 
 C fine net rereofv f*iry Qittent* 
 pliilomelgwitboulodu, 
 
 Sing inyourfiteet LulLJy. 
 
 AV WIT- hr i 
 
 S god night with . 
 
 Z . Facrj . WtOMint Sptdcrt come not heert, 
 HettCtJOH long teg'dSfinnfriJkenct. 
 Benin k Licit approach not nten ; 
 Worm* nor Sutylt doe notfeutt. 
 P Mantle wtth 'm*ltdj t &c. 
 
 l. Fairy. lifnceawaj,nea> aliitVftU; 
 
 Sknflttp, 
 
 Enter Oteroa. 
 
 Ottr. What thou fccft when thou doR wake. 
 Doe it for thy true Loue take : 
 Loue and languifh for his fake. 
 Be it Ounce, or Catle, orBrare, 
 Psrd,or Boare withbriftkdhaire, 
 In thy eye that (hall appeare, 
 When thou wak'H, it is thy dean, 
 Wake when fome vile thing if ncere. 
 
 EnterLifandtr and Herm*. 
 
 Lif. Faireloue,you faint with wandring in J' woods 
 And to fpeake troth I hau: forgot our way 
 Wee'll teit vs HgrmU t if you thmkeit good , 
 And tarry for the comfort of the day . 
 . Her. Beitfox/4ifr;findeyoaoutabed, 
 For I vpon this banke will reft my head. 
 
 Lyf. One turfe (hall ferue as pillow for vt both, 
 Oneheart t onebed,twobofomes > and one troth. 
 
 Her. Nay good Lyfamler,fm my fake my deet e 
 Lie further oft yet, doe not He fo neere 
 
 Iff. O take the fence fweet,of my innocence, 
 Lcnie takes the meaning, in loues conference, 
 I meant that my heart vnto yours is knit, 
 So that but one heart can you make of it. 
 Two bofomes interchanged with an oatb , 
 So then two bofomes, and a fingie troth. 
 Then by your fide, no bed-roome me deny, 
 For lying fo. Fferrme,l doe not lye. 
 
 Her. Lrfaadtr riddles very prettily; 
 Now much befhrew my manners and my pride* 
 If Hermia meant to fay,X^/2wwfer lied. 
 But gentle friend, for loue andcoiutcfic 
 Lie further off, in humane mofrefty, 
 Such feparstion, as may well be laid , 
 Becomes a vertuous batchelour, and a maide, 
 So farre be diftant ,and good night fweet friend ; 
 Thy iouenere alter, till thy fweet life end. 
 
 Lyf. Amen.amen.to that faire prayer, fay I, 
 And then end life . when I end loyalty : 
 Heerc is my bed,fleepe gtue thee all his reft 
 
 Her. Withhalfcthat wifa.the withers eyes be preft 
 EnttrPucke They flee ft. 
 
 Puck. Through the Forrcfthaue I gone, 
 But Athtnmn nnde I none , 
 One whofe eyes I might approue 
 This flowers force in (luring loue. 
 Night and (ilence : who is heere ? 
 Weedes ofjithentbe doth wears : 
 This 13 he (my mafter faid) 
 Defpifed the j4ibtmar,rr.s\<k: : 
 And heete the maiden fleeping found, 
 
 On 
 
A Mielfomer nJgktf T^ream 
 
 1S1 
 
 For as a furfeit of the fweetell things 
 
 The deepcft loathing to the aomacke brings 
 
 Ot as the herefies that men do leaue. 
 
 Are haicd moft of thofe that did dccuue 
 
 So thou,my furfeu.and my hercfie, 
 
 Of all be ha t td; but the moft of me ; 
 
 And all my powers addreft your loue and might 
 
 To honour /fr/r,and to bg her Kiiight. ' B*it 
 
 Her. Helpe me iy/wwtr.hdpe me ; do thy beft 
 
 To plucke this crawling ferpent from my brtft. 
 
 Aye me.for pittyjwhat a dreanie was here? 
 
 Lyputtler looke.how I do quake with feare 
 
 Me- thought a ferpent eate my heart away, 
 
 And yet fat fmilmg at his cruel! prey. 
 
 Z.r/iWfr,what remoou d? Lyfandcr, Lord, 
 
 What.out of hearing, gone? No found.no word r* 
 
 Alacke where arc you ?fpcake and if you hea> e a 
 
 Speake of all loues ; I found almoft with fearc. 
 
 ^o, then I well perceuie you are not nye, 
 
 Either death or you lie findc immediately, * n . 
 
 Mus Tertiui. 
 
 On the dankc and durty ground 
 
 pretty fouU,(he curft not lye 
 
 Netrc I his lacke-loue.this kill-curtefit. 
 
 Churlc.vpor. thy eyes 1 throw 
 
 All thepowerthu charmedothovic: 
 
 When cho'j wak'ft.Iet loue forbid 
 
 Sleepehis fete on thy eye-lid 
 
 So awake when 1 am gone : 
 
 For 1 muft now to G&rm. r. 
 
 fitter Demstruu and Helena rttmtng . 
 
 Het S tay, though thou kill mc,fweetc Dfmtiniti 
 
 be. 1 charge chee hence.and do not haunt me thus. 
 
 Htl. O wilt ihou darkling leaue me? do nor fo. 
 
 De. Stay on thy petill.l alone will got. 
 
 xtl Demit ntu 
 
 Hit- O I am out of breath, in this fond chacc, 
 The more my praye r.thc lefler is my grace, 
 Happy is Hermit, wherefoerc fhe lies ; 
 Fot fhc hath bkffcd and atcrafliue eyes. 
 How came her eyes fo bright? Noc with fait teares. 
 If fo, my eyes are oftncr waftn then hers. 
 No,no,l am as vgly as a Beare ; 
 For beafls that meete me.runne away for feare, 
 Therefore no maruaile,though T>emeiniu 
 Doe as a monfter.fliemy prefcncethus. 
 What wicked and diftembling glalfe of mine, 
 Made me compare with HermiM fphery eyne ? 
 But who is here ? Lyfar.der on the ground ; 
 Deadeor aflecpc? I fee no blcud.no wound, 
 Lrfaader, if you liue.goocl fir aweke. 
 
 L)f. And run through fire I will for thy fweet fake. 
 Transparent Htltna, nature her (hewes art, 
 That through thy bofomemakes mefee thy heart. 
 W here is Derxetriw ? oh how fit a word 
 Is that vile name, to peri fit on my fword ! 
 
 He 1. Do not lay fo Ljfamttr J[y not fo : 
 Wharthoughheloueyour //w/rf?Lord,what though? 
 Yet HtrmtA ftilj Icues you ; then be coDtent, 
 
 Ljf. Content with Henma ? No,I do repent 
 The tedious minutes 1 with her haue fpent. 
 Not /fri8/',but Heltna now I louc ; 
 Who will not change a Rauen for a Doue? 
 The will ofman is by his rejfon fway'd : 
 And reafon faies you are the worthier Maide. 
 Things growing are not ripe vntill their feafonj 
 So I being yong,till nowr ipe not to reafon, 
 And touching now the point of humane skill, 
 Reafon becomes the MatOiall to my will, 
 And hades me to your eyes, where I orJooke 
 Loues ftoriesjwhtten in Loues richcft bookc. 
 
 HtL Wherefore was I to this keene mockery borne? 
 When at your hands did I deferuethis fcorne? 
 1ft not enough,ift not enough.yong man, 
 That I did neucr,no nor neuer can, 
 Dcferue a fweetelooke from Demetrim eye, 
 But you mcfl floe; my mfufficicncy ? 
 Good troth you do me wroDg(good-footh you do) 
 In fuch difdatnfuLI manner, me to wooe. 
 But fare you well ; perforce I muft confeffc, 
 I thougKi you Lord of more true gentleneiTe. 
 Oh.thst a Lady ofonc man refus'd, 
 Should of another ihereforebc abus'd Txtt. 
 
 Ljf. She fees not Hermta : Hftmt* fleepe Ihou there, 
 And neuer maift thou come LyfonJer neerc ; 
 
 Enter t 
 
 Sat. Ate we all met? 
 
 $MUI. Pat. pat, and here's a maroailousconuenienr 
 place for our rehearfall. This gteene ploi fhall beour 
 ftage.this hauthorne brake our tyring houfe.and we will 
 do it in adion.as we will do it before the Duke. 
 
 "Bat. Ptterejttmci t 
 
 Peter. What faift thou.buljy Sattome > 
 
 Bat. There arc things in this Comedy offirarntu and 
 7/*j/,rhat will neuer pleafe. Firft "Rmmui mulk draw a 
 fwofdtokinhimfelfe; which the Ladies cannot abide. 
 How anfwere you that ? 
 
 Snout. Berlaken. a parlous feare. 
 
 Sw. I bdeeue we muft leaue the killing oul, when 
 all is done. 
 
 Bot. Nora whit, Ihaueadeuice o make all well. 
 WrrtemeaPrologue.and leHhe*Prologue feeme to fay, 
 we will do no harme with our fwordj, and that Pyraww 
 is not kill'd indeede : and for the more better aflurance, 
 tell them,that I PtratmUJ am not Ptr*mtufr\\\BottQme the 
 Wcauetj this will put them out of feare. 
 
 Qiiia. Wet!,we will haue fuch a Prologue.and it fliaH 
 be written In eight and fixe 
 
 Bot. Nojtnakc it two more, Ice it be written in eighc 
 uid eight 
 
 Snout . Will not the Ladies be afcar'd of the Lyon ? 
 
 SUT. I feare it, I promile you. 
 fif.Mafteri.you ought to confider with your fcluet.ro 
 bring in(God fhield vs)a Lyon among Ladies,isa moil 
 dreadful! thing. For there is not a more fearefull wilde 
 foule then yoar Lyon liuing : and wee ought to lookc 
 to it. 
 
 Sut. Therefore another Prologue muft tell he is not 
 a Lyon. 
 
 "Btt. Nay.you muft name his name.and halfehjt face 
 muft be fccne through the Lyons necke, and he himfelfe 
 muft fpcakc through, faying thus, or to the fame defect ; 
 Ladies, or faire Ladies, I would wi(h you, or I would 
 
 requefl 
 
A Midfomer night f *Dr&me. 
 
 requeft yau.or I would entreat you, not to feere, petco 
 tranble: my life for yours. If you thinke I come hithtt 
 a Lyon.it were piny of my life No, lamnofuch 
 thf ng,I am a man as other men are ; and there indeed let 
 him Mine his ntme > and tell him plainly hfce isMg the 
 oyner. 
 
 2**. Well, it fhallbe fo : but there is wo hard 
 things, that is, tobnng thcMoone-iightintoacham- 
 ber.tor you ]fnoi.Piraanu and Tbuby meete by Moonc- 
 tight. 
 
 Sn. Doth the Moone (hine that night wee play our 
 play> 
 
 Tfof . A Calender .a Calender.looke in the Almanack, 
 finde out Mone-ftun.findeout Moone-fKine. 
 Enter Ptttkf 
 
 Qjun. Yes.it doth (bine thai night. 
 
 'Bat Why then may you leaue a ca femrnt of the great 
 chamber window(where we play)open,and the Moone 
 fWayfliine in at the cafcmcnt. 
 
 SftttM.ljOt d& one muft come in with a bufh of thorns 
 and a lanthorne.and fay he comes to disfi gure,or to prc- 
 fent the perfonof Moone-fhme. Then there is another 
 thing , we muft haue a wall in the great Chamber;for Pi- 
 rtauet and Ttutj (faies th jftoryj did talke through the 
 chinke of a wail. 
 
 So, You can neuer bring in a wall What fay you 
 
 EM. Some roan or other muft prefent wall, andtet 
 him haue fome Plaftej, or fome Lome, or fome rough 
 cafl about him.to figntfie wall ; or let him hold his fin- 
 gers thus ; and through that cranny, (hall Pirimtu and 
 Jltufy whifper. 
 
 Quit. If that may be, then all is. welt. Come, fit 
 downeeuery mothers fonne, and rvhearfe your partsi 
 Ptr*mt*,you begm; whenyoulMtte fpokcn your fpeech, 
 enter into that Brake,and fo euery one according to his 
 
 2^0. What hempen home- fpuns haue we fwagge- 
 
 ringhere, 
 
 So neere the Cradle of the FaieneQu_ne? 
 What.a Play toward ? lie be an auditor, 
 AoAcior tooperhaps.ifl fee caufe. 
 
 g*in. Spejkc Ptrtiiam : Tbntji}2nd forth. 
 
 PIT. Tfc*^r,the flowers of odious fauors twette. 
 
 Q*tn. Odouri, odourj. 
 
 PIT. Odours fauors fweete, 
 So hath thy breach, my deareH Thuty deare. 
 But harke.a voyce : ftay thou but here a while, 
 Aodbyandbylwilltotheeappeare. ExKJVr. 
 
 y.^_ A ftranger firamttt, \\ttn ere plaid here. 
 
 Thif. Muftlfpeakenow? 
 
 "Pet. 1 marry muft you. For you mufl vnderftana. x 
 goe> but to fee a noyfe ih he heard, and is to come a- 
 gaine 
 
 Thf- Moft radiant PtrmmJnQb Lilly white of hue, 
 Of colour like the fed rofeon triumphant bryer, 
 Moft brisky luuenall.and eke moA louely lew, 
 A* true as truer) horfe,that yet would neucr tyre, 
 lie meet e thec P*ram*u,K ffinmtt toasnbe. 
 
 Ptt. /Vwwtecmbeman: why, you muft not fpcake 
 that yet ; that you anfwere to firamiu -. you fpeake all 
 your part at once, cues and all. Ptramtu enter.your cue is 
 paft ; ii is neuer tyre. 
 
 Tbrf. O,ae true as trucft horfe^hat yet would neuer 
 
 fir. Iflwerefaire,72>w^lwcreonelythioe. 
 
 Pot. O monftrous. O fttange. We are hanted: piav 
 maften.flyemaftcrs.hdpe. 
 
 Tt>* Glwnei fit Ex: it. 
 
 PuSf. He follow you, He ieade you about a Round, 
 Through bogge.through bufh.through brake,! hrough 
 Sometime a horfe lie be.fomctime a hound : (bryer, 
 A hogge.a headleiTe bcare.fomttime afire, 
 And neigh,and barke.and grunt.and rore.and burnt-, 
 Like horfe^>ound,hog,beare,fire,at euery turoe. Ex*. 
 Enter PtroMiu with tbt Ajft food. 
 
 "Bet. Why do they run away? Thiiis aknauery of 
 themtomakemeafeard. Enter Sam*. 
 
 S*. O 'Banna, thou an chane'd ; What doe I fee on 
 thee? 
 
 -Bit. What do you fee? You fee an AtTe-head of your 
 owne, do you ? 
 
 Enter Peter gfuna. 
 
 Ptt. Bleffe Aee 'Soueme,blette theej thou art cranfla- 
 ted- Exa. 
 
 2. I fee their knaueryjthis is to make an afle of me, 
 to fright me if they could; but 1 will not ftfrre from 
 this place.do what they can. 1 will walke vp and downc 
 here, and 1 will fing that they (hall heare I am not a- 
 fraid. 
 
 The Woofell cocke.fo blac keof hew, 
 WithOrengc- tawny bill. 
 The Throttle ,wich his note fo true, 
 The Wren and little quill. 
 
 Tyt*. What Angell wakes me from my fiowry bed ? 
 
 "Eft. The Finch, the Sparrow,and the Larke, 
 TheplainfongCuckow gray ; 
 Whofe note full many a man doth maike, 
 And daref not anfwere.nay. 
 
 For indeede,who would fet hit -wit to To fooliftt a bird ? 
 Who would ginea bird the Jyt.lhough he cry Cuckow, 
 neuer fo ? 
 
 Tru. I pray thee gentle mortal!, ling againe. 
 Mine eare is much enamored of thy note ; 
 On the firft view to fay, to fweare 1 loue thee. 
 So is mine eye enthralled to thy ftiape. 
 And thy farrt vertues force (perforce^ doth moue me. 
 
 "Sot. Me-thinkes miftreiTe, you (bould haue little 
 reafon for thai : and yet to fay the truth, reafon and 
 louc keepe little company together , now.adayes. 
 The more the pinie, that iotnehonefl neighbour* will 
 not make them friendt. Nay, I can gleeke rpon occa- 
 fion. 
 
 Tjt*. Thou ar t as wife,as thou art beautiful!. 
 
 Bet. Not fo neither / but if I had wit enough to get 
 out of this wood, 1 haue enough to ferucmioe ownc 
 turne. 
 
 Tf(J- Outofthiswood.donotdefiretogoe, 
 I hou (halt remaine here, whether thou wilt or no 
 I arn a fpirit of no common rate : 
 TheSummer ftill doth tend vpon my (late, 
 And I doe loue thec j therefore goe with me, 
 lie giue thee Fairies to attend on thee; 
 And they (Kail fetch thee lewtis from chedeepe, 
 And fmg,whi!e thou on preiled flowers doft ilcepe 
 And I will purge thy mortal! grofTenefle fo, 
 That thou Oialt like an airie fpirit go. 
 
 F. Ready,; andr,artdl,andl. Where rtiallwor 
 Tit* B 
 
JlMntfommer nights 'Dreame. 
 
 Tita. Be kinde and curteous to this Gentleman, 
 Hop in his waikes,and gambole in hiseies, 
 Fcedc him with Apncccks, and Dewbcrri, 
 With purple Grpes,greeneFigJ,iad Mulberries, 
 The honic-bags ftcale from the humble Bee?, 
 And for nighc-capers crop their waxen thighes, 
 And light them at the fierie-Glow-wormcs eye*, 
 To hauo my loo to bed, and to arifc . 
 And pluckc the wings from painted Butterflies. 
 To fan (he Moone-beames from his fleeping eles 
 Nod to him Elues, and doe him curtefies. 
 
 i.pai. Hailc monall.haile. 
 
 i.Fat Hailc. 
 
 3.ftji. Haile. 
 
 Bat, I cry your worfhips mercy hartily; 1 befcech 
 your wor(hip name. 
 
 at. I fhall defirc you of more acquaintance, good 
 Matter Ctbvcb : if J cut my finger, I /hall make oold 
 with you. 
 Your name hooeft Gentleman > 
 
 Peaf. Peafe blofforr.e. 
 
 "Sot. 1 pray you commend mse to miflrelTcSipift, 
 your mother, and to maftcryrtf/rt^your father. Good 
 mafter T>t<sft.l>loffome, I fhal dcfueofyoo moie acquain- 
 tance to. Your name I befecch you fir t 
 
 8ot t Good matter Muftard feede, \ know your pati- 
 ence well : that fame cowardly gyant-like O*e beefs 
 hath deuoured many a gentleman of your houfe. I pro- 
 mife you, your kindred hath made my eyes water ere 
 now. Ideiiic you more acquaintance, good Maflcr 
 
 Come waite vpon him,lead him to my bower . 
 
 e-thinks,lookes with a watrlcete. 
 And when fhe weepe,wep eueric little flower, 
 Lamenting (brae enforced ccaftitie. 
 Tyc vp my louers tonguc.bring him filendy. #/r. 
 
 fnttr Kmg of?barisi,fdus. 
 
 Then what it was that next came in her eye, 
 Which (he rouS doteon, in estrenmie. 
 
 f nter Packf. 
 
 Here eomes my meffenger ? how now mad fpirit v 
 What nighc-rcle now about this gaunted grouei 
 
 fuck* My Miftris with a monfter is in loue, 
 Neere to herclofe and conficerated bower, 
 While (he v/asin her duU andflcepioghower, 
 A crew of patches, rude Mechanicals, 
 That vorkc for bread vpon Athenian ftals, 
 Were met together to rchearfe a Play, 
 Intended for great Tbtftiu nupttall dey : 
 The (halloweft thick-skin of that barren fort, 
 Who <Ptr*mtu prefentcd.in their fport, 
 Forfookc his Scene, and entred in a brake, 
 When 1 did htm at this aduantagetoke, 
 An Affes nolc I fixec! on his head. 
 Anon his Tbutie muft be anfwered, 
 And fonli my Mrmmtck comes : when they him fpie, 
 As Wilde-geefe.that the creeprog Fowler eye, 
 Or ruflcd-pated choughes,many in fort 
 (RUing and cawing at che guns report) 
 Seuer thnfclues,and madly fweepethesfcye: 
 
 So at hit fight, away his fciiowes flyc, 
 
 And et our ftampe,hre ore and ore one fals; 
 
 H ntqrther cries ,and helpe froro Athsm cals. 
 
 Their fenfe thus weake.loft with their fears thus (Irong, 
 
 Made fenfeleflc things begin to do them wrong. 
 
 por briars and thornes at their apparcll fnatch, 
 
 Some flecyes.fomt hats, from yceldeitall things catch 
 
 ] led them on in this diftraded fearc, 
 
 And left fweete Piramtu uanflated there ; 
 
 When in that moment (fo it came topalTcJ 
 
 Tytaaia waked, and ftraightway lou'd an Afli. 
 
 Ol. This fals out better tben I could deuife : 
 But haft thou yet lacht the Atkeniant eyes, 
 With he loue iuyce.as I did bid thee doe ? 
 
 tyb. I tooke him (leepmg (that isfimftu 
 And she Aih;nitm woman by his fide, 
 That when he wak't.of force (he muft be eyde. 
 
 Eater Demetrius and f/erm)a. 
 
 Ob. Stand clofe.this is the fame Athenian. 
 
 Rob. This is the woman.but not this the man. 
 
 Dem. O why rebuke yon him that loues you fo ? 
 Lay breath fo bitter on your bitter foe. 
 
 Her. Now Jbut chide, but I (houldyfe thee worfe. 
 Vot thou (I feare)Jiaft giuen me caufe to curfe, 
 If thou ha ft. flame Lyfander in his fitepe, 
 Being ore ihoocs iu bloud, plunge in the deepe. and hill 
 
 me too : 
 
 The Sunne was not fo true vnto the day, 
 As he to me. Would he haue flollen away, 
 From fleeping Hernia. ? Ue beleeuc as foone 
 Thi whole earth may be bord.andrbat ih Moone 
 May through the Center creepe.and fo difplcafe 
 Her brothers noonetide,wth.!h > >w/^A'j'. 
 Jt cannot be but thou haft murtfrsd him, 
 So (hould amucrherer looke.fodsad.fogrim. 
 
 Dem. So ihould the murderer looke.and fo (hould I, 
 Pierft through the heart with your ftearne cruelty . 
 Yet yod the murderer looks as bright as cleare, 
 As yonder "Ueitu in her glimmering fpheare. 
 
 Her What's this to my Lyfander ? where ii he J 
 Ah good Dwwffrww.wilr thou giue him me? 
 
 Dem. I'dc rather giue his carkafTe to my hounds. 
 
 ffer.Oai dog.out cur thou dn/ft me paft the bounds 
 Of maidens patience. Hal) thou flaine him tben? 
 Henceforth beneuer numbred among men. 
 Oh, once tell Uue,cucn for my lake, 
 Dorft thou a look t vpon him,being awake? 
 And haft thou kili'd htm fleeping ? O braue tutcb $ 
 Could not a worme.an Adder do fo much ? 
 An Adder did it : for with doublet tongue 
 Thcnthinefthou ferpent } neuer Adder Hung. 
 
 Dem. You fpend your paflion on a mifprf sd mood. 
 I am not guiltie of Ljfmdtrt blood : 
 Nor is he dead for ought that 1 can tell. 
 
 Her. I pray thee tell me then that he is well. 
 
 Dem. And if I could, whar fhould I get therefore ? 
 
 Her. Apriuiledge,neuertofeememore; 
 And frofn thy hated prefence part hfeetneno more 
 Whether he be dead or no. Exit. 
 
 'Dem. There is nofbllowing her in thit fierce vaine, 
 Here therefoie for a while I will remaine. 
 So forrowcs heauinefle doth heauter grow; 
 For debt that bankrout ilip doth forrow owe. 
 Which now in fome flight mcafure it willpay, 
 
111 
 
 A Midjommer nights 'Dreame. 
 
 If for his tender here I make fomc flay. 
 
 Ob. What haft thou doneFThou haft miftaken quite 
 And laid the loue iuyce on fome true loues fight : 
 Of thy mifprifion,muft perforce enfuc 
 Some true loue turn'd.and not a folfc turn'd true. 
 
 .Thcn fate ore-ru)es,rhst one man holding troth, 
 A million faile, confounding oath on oath. 
 
 Ob. About the wood,goe fwifter then the windc, 
 find.Helen<toC4theni loolce thou findc. 
 All fancy ficke (he u, and pale of cheere , 
 With fights of loue,that cofts the frefh blond deare. 
 By fome illufion fee thou bring her heere , 
 He chartne his eyes againft fhe dothappeare, 
 
 Rohm. I go,I go, looke how I goe, 
 Swifter rhen arrow from the T*rt*rt bowe. fxit. 
 
 Ob. Flower of this purple die , 
 Hit with Cupids archery) 
 Sinlce in apple of his eye. 
 When his loue he doth efpie , 
 Let her fliine as glorioufly 
 As the Pia* of the sky. 
 When thou wak'ft if (he be by. 
 Beg of her for icmedy. 
 
 Enter Pock?. 
 
 P*ck^ Capume of our Fairy band, 
 Htlena is heerf athand, 
 And the youth, miftooke by me, 
 Pleading for a Louets fee. 
 Shall we their fondPageant fee ? 
 Lord, what fooies thefe mortals be ! 
 
 Ob. Stand afide: the noyfe they make, 
 Will caufe T>eme!rim to awake. 
 
 Pnckj Then will two at once wooe one. 
 That muft needs be fport aJone : 
 And thofe thing? doe ber pleafe me . 
 That befall piepofteroufly 
 
 Enter Lj fader and Helena. 
 
 Ljf. Why fl iould you think j I (hould wooe in fcorn ? 
 Scorne and deriilon neuer comes in tearcs : 
 Looke when I vow I weepe ; and vowcs fo borne, 
 In iheit natiuity all truth appr. 
 How can thefe things in mc.feeme fcone to you ? 
 Bearing the badge of faith to prouc them woe 
 
 Hel. You doe aduance your cunning more & more , 
 When toith kils truth, O d/oeliih holy fray ! 
 Thefe vowes are Hermuu.W\\\ you giueher ore ? 
 Weigh oath with oath,and yon will nothing weigh. 
 Your vowes to her, and me. (put in two fcalct^ 
 Will euen weigh,and both as light as talcs. 
 
 Ljf. I had oo judgement, when to her I fwore. 
 
 Hel. Nor none in my minde>now you gioe her ore- 
 
 Lyf. DtMttriw loues her ,and he loues not you . Aan. 
 
 7)em.O H*/r,goddcfle,nimph,perfe&, diuine. 
 To what my loue.fhall I compare thine eyne . 
 Chriftall is muddy.O how ripe in flbow, 
 Thy lips,thofc kiffing cherries, tempting grow 1 
 That pure congealed -whitc,high Ttamu fnow, 
 Fan'd with the Eafternc winde,tnrnes to a crow, 
 When thouholdftvp thy hand. Oletmekifle 
 ThisPrinceffe of pure white,this feale of blifle. 
 
 HelL Ofpighc/OheJl'Ifireyouareallbent 
 To fct again ft me, for your merriment : 
 If you wete ciuiH, and knew curtefte , 
 You would not doe me thus much iniury. 
 
 Can you not hate me, as I know you doe, 
 
 But you omft toyne in foules o mocke me to? 
 
 If you are men, as men you are in (how, 
 
 You would not vfc a gentle Lady fo$ 
 
 To vow, and fware, and fuperpraifc my partt , 
 
 When I am fure you hate me with your hearts. 
 
 You both are Riuals.and loue Herttna 
 
 And now both Riuals to mocke Helena. 
 
 A trim exploi t,a manly enterprize , 
 
 To coniute teares p in a poore maids eye*. 
 
 With your derirtoo ; none of noble fort, 
 
 Would fo offend a Virgin, and extort 
 
 A poore foules patience, all to make yon fport* 
 Ljf*. You are vnkind Demetrais\bt not fo, 
 
 For you loue Htrmia j this you know I know ; 
 
 And here with all good wUl,with all my heart, 
 
 In Hermias loue I yeeld you vp roy part; 
 
 And yawrs of Helena, to me bequeath, 
 
 Whom I do loue.and will do to roy death. 
 ffr/.Neuer did mockers waft more idle bretK 
 Dem. Lyftnder, keep thy Hermut,} will none: 
 
 If ere I lou'd her.ali that loue is gone. 
 
 My heart to her, but as gueft-wife foiourn'd , 
 
 And now to Helen it is home return'd, 
 
 There to remaine. 
 Ljf. It is not To. 
 ZJ^.Difparage not the faith thou doftnot know, 
 
 Left to thy perill thou abide it deare. 
 
 Looke where thy Loue comet, yonder is thy deare. 
 
 Enter Htrm,a. 
 
 Her. Dark nignt.that from tKe eye his function takes, 
 The care more qoieke of apprehenfion makes . 
 Wherein it doth impaire the feeing fenfe, 
 Irpaies the hearing double recompence. 
 Thou art not by mine eye, Ljpinder found , 
 Mine care (I thanke it) brought me to that found. 
 But why vnkind 1 y didft thou leaue me fo ? (to go? 
 
 Iff**. Why Ihould hee (lay whom Loue doth prefle 
 
 Her. What loue could prcfle Ljfadtr from my fide? 
 
 Ljf. Ljfaaderi Iour(that would not let him bide) 
 Faire Helena ; who more engilds the night, 
 T hen all yon fierie Oes,and eies of light. 
 Why feek-ft thou me? Could not this make thee know, 
 The hate I bare thee.made me leaue thee fo ? 
 
 Her. Youfpeake not asycu thinke; it cannot be. 
 
 Hel. Loe, {he is one of this confederacy , 
 Now I perceiue they haue conioyn'd all three, 
 To faOiion this falfe fport in fpight of me. 
 Injurious Hermia, moft vugraterull maid , 
 Haoe you confpir'd, haue you with thefe contriu'd 
 To bite me, with this fouledertfton ? 
 Is all the counfell that we two haoeftar'd, 
 The Afters vowes^the houres that we haue fpeoc, 
 When wee haue chid the hafty footed time , 
 Tor parting vs | O, is all forgot ? 
 All fchooledatei n-iend&ip.child-hood: innocence f 
 We Hermia, like two Artificial! gods, 
 Haue with our needles.created both one flower, 
 Both on one fampler/nting on one cufhion, 
 Both warbling of one fong,both in or.c key ; 
 As if our hands.our fidej^oicCs, and raindes 
 Had beene incorporate. So we grew together. 
 Like to a double cherry, feemmg parted. 
 But yet a vnion in partition , 
 
 Two 
 
Two louely berries molded on one ftem, 
 
 So with two feeming bodies, but one heart, 
 
 Two of the fir (I life coats in Heraldry, 
 
 Due but to one and crowned with one croft. 
 
 And will you reiu our ancient loue afunder* 
 
 To ioyne with men in (corning your poore friend ? 
 
 1 1 is not fricnJly, 'tis not maidenly. 
 
 Our fexe as well as 1 .may chide you for it, 
 
 Though 1 alone doc feele the iniurie. 
 
 ffor. I arn amazed at your paiTionate woids, 
 I fcorne you not ; It femes that you fcorneme. 
 
 Hei. Haue you not fet Lj/W^as in fcotnc 
 To follow me,and praifemy eies and face? 
 And made your other \ow,Dfffietriut 
 (Who eucn but now did fpurnemewithhisfoote) 
 T"o call me goddefie,nimph,diuine,and rare. 
 Precious.celeftiall ? Whercforefpeakes hethis 
 TO her he hates ? And wherfore doth Ljftuder 
 Denie your loiie(fo rich within his foule) 
 And tender me (forfooth^ aflfertion, 
 But by your fetting'dn.byyourconfent ? 
 What though I be not fo in grace a you, 
 So hung vpon wtth loue,fo fortunate ? 
 (But mi fcrable moR,to loue vnlou'd ) 
 This you fhould putie^ather then defpife. 
 
 Her. I vndei Band not what you meane by this. 
 
 Htl. l,doe,perfeuer,counterfeit fad fookes, 
 Make monthes vpon me when I turne my backe, 
 Winkc each at other,liold the fweete ieft vp : 
 This (pott well carried,fliall be chronicled. 
 J f you haue any pitt ic,grace,or manners , 
 You would not make me fuch an argument : 
 But fare ye well/tis partly mine ownefauit, 
 Which death or abfence foone (haltrcmedie. 
 
 Ljf. Stay gentle //#/#*d,heare my excufe, 
 My loue.my hfc,my foule/aire Htlean. 
 
 Hel. O excellent! 
 
 Her. Sweere.do not (corn herfo. 
 
 Dtm. If (he cannot entreate,! can compel!. 
 
 Ljff. Thou canH compell.no more then flic entreate. 
 Thy threats haue no more ftrength then her weak praife. 
 Heia>,\ lcuethee,by my life I doe ; 
 J fwcareby thatwhichl will lofe for thee, 
 To prone him falfe,that faies I loue thee not. 
 
 JJem. I fay, 1 loue thee more then he can do. 
 
 Ljf. Jfthpu fay Ib.whh-draw and proue it too. 
 
 Dem, Quick, come. 
 
 Her. j/Wfr,whereto tends all this ? 
 
 Ljf. PiVtay t youthiofe. 
 
 ?)cm. No.no^ir.feeme to breakc loofe ; 
 Take on as you would follow, 
 But yet come not: you are a tame man,go. 
 
 Ljf. Hang off thou cat,thou bur: vile thinglet loofe, 
 Or I will (halcc thee from me like aferpent. 
 
 Her Why are you growne fo rude ? 
 What change is this fweete Loue ? 
 
 Ljf. Thy loue? out tawny Tart*r t oat J 
 Out loathed medicine ; O hated poifon hence. 
 
 Her. Do you not icft ? 
 
 Hfl. Yes footh,and fo do you, 
 
 Ljf. Dttnetriw.l will kcep'e my word with thee. 
 
 DM. Iwouldl had yout bond : foi Ipercdue 
 A weake bondholdsyou,; Ilenof truft your word. 
 
 Ljf. What.fhould I hu:t htr^rikchcr, kUl her dead t 
 Although I hare her, lie nothnrme her fo. 
 
 Hir. What,can you do me greater harine then hate? 
 
 
 
 Hate roe, wherefore? O me, what n ewes my Low 
 
 Am not I Hernia ? Are not you Ljrfamltrt 
 
 I am as faire now 9 ai 1 was ere while. 
 
 Since night you lou'dmejyet fmcc night you left me. 
 
 Why then you left me (O the gods forbid 
 
 Io,earne(t,flialIIfay? 
 
 L;/I,bymylife } 
 
 And never did defire to fee thee more. 
 Therefore be out of hope.of qncftion,of doubt ; 
 Be ccmine,nothing truer: tisnoieft, 
 That I doe hate thee.and lou Helen*. 
 
 Hr. Ome,you iugler,you canker bloflbme, 
 You theefe of loot ; What,haue you come by night, 
 And ftolne my loues heart from him ? 
 
 Htt. Fincyfaith: 
 
 Haue you no modcfty.no maiden fhame, 
 No touch of bafhfnlnefle/ What. will you teare 
 Impatient anfwers from my gentle tongue ? 
 Fie,fic,you counteiA.-i:/you puppet, you. 
 
 HIT Puppet? why fo ? l,that way goes the game. 
 Now I perceiuc that Oichath made compare 
 Betweene our ftarures,flic hath vrg'd her height. 
 And with her per(onage,her tall perfonagc, 
 Her height (forfoothjfhe hath prcuail'd with him. 
 And are you growne ib high in hii ef lecme, 
 Becaufe I am to d wsrfifh, and fo low ? 
 How low am I, thou painted May .pole ? Speakc, 
 How low am I r I amnotyetfo low, 
 But chat my nailct can reach vnto thine eyes. 
 
 Htl. 1 pray you though you mocke mc.gemlemtrn, 
 Let her not hurt me-; 1 was newer curft : 
 I haue no gift at all in fhrewifhncflV $ 
 I amarightmaidcrbrmycowa'rdizei 
 Let her not ftrik* me : youperJwps may thinko, 
 Beciufc (he is fomcthing lowcrthen my felfc, 
 That I can match her. 
 
 Htr. Lower? httlteagaine. 
 
 He/. Good /foTO/4,donotbefobUtetvithrne, 
 I euermore did loueyou Htrntta, 
 Did euer keepeyour counfels.neuer wronged yon, 
 Saue that in loue vnco Demttritu, 
 I toW him of your Realth vnto this wood, 
 He followed you.for loue J followed him, 
 But he, hath chid me hence.and thrcatned me 
 To ftrike me.fpume me,nay to kill me too ; 
 And now,fo you will let me quiet go, 
 To Athens will I beare my folly backe 
 And follow you no further. Let me go. 
 You fee how fimple^and how fend I ami 
 
 Htr. Why get you gone : who ift that hinders you ? 
 
 Htl. A foolifh heart,that I leaue here behinde. 
 
 Her. 
 
 Htr. 
 
 Ljf. Be not afraid,0te (hall not harme ihee Helena. 
 
 1)tm. No fir,{helhli not, though you take her parr. 
 
 Htl. O when (lie's angry,ft e h keene and fnre w d, 
 She was a vixen when {lie went to fchoole, 
 And thougbftiebe but litde,(he is fierce. 
 
 Htr. Little *ginc ? Nothing but low and little ? 
 Why will you fuffer her to float me thus ? 
 Let me come to her. 
 
 Lyf. Get you gone you dwarfc, 
 You minim tti^ of hindrtng knot'grafie made. 
 You bead ,you acorne. 
 
 Dtrtt. You are too officious, 
 In her behalfe that fcornes your feniices. 
 
 let 
 
A Midfommer nights 'Dreame. 
 
 Let bet lone,(p cake not of Helena, 
 Take not her par u For if thou daft intend 
 Neucr folittle fhew of loue to bet, 
 Thou fhalt abide It. 
 
 Ljf. Nov fhe holds me not, 
 Now follow if thou dar'ft,to cry whoferigKc, 
 Of rhine or mine is moft in Helen*. 
 
 T)em. Follow / Nay, He goe with thee cheeke by 
 towle EXH LjfndertndDemetrim. 
 
 H*r. You Mid r ii^all this coy le is long of you. 
 Nay, goe not backe. 
 
 Htl. Iwillnottruftyoul, 
 Nor longer flay in your turfi companie. 
 Your hinds then mine,arc quicker for a fray, 
 My Irgs are longer though to runnc away. 
 
 *ter Ottrf* and Pucke. 
 
 Ob. Tbii is tby negligence.ftill thou miftak'ft, 
 Or clfe committ'll thy knauenes willingly. 
 
 Puck^ Belecueme.Kingoffrudowes.I miftooke, 
 Did not you tell me, I fnould know the man, 
 By the Ailotniim garments he hath on ? 
 And fo farre blamclelTc proues my enterpize, 
 That I haue nointcd an Athenians eies, 
 And Co farre am I glad, it fo did fort. 
 A* this their ianglmg I eftccme a fport 
 
 O\>. Thou Iced thcfe Louers feeke a place to fight, 
 Hie therefore *&*.oucrcaft the night, 
 The ftarrie Welkin couer thou anon, 
 With drooping fogge a* blacke as Achtroa, 
 And lead thefc teftie Rjuals fo aOray, 
 As one come not within mothers way. 
 Like to Ljpsxder, fometimc frame thy tongve, 
 Thenftirre Dctnctrttu vp with bitter wrong; 
 And fometime raile fhou like Demetrim ; 
 And from each other looke thou leade them t nut, 
 Till ore their browcs,death-counterfeking,flecpe 
 With leaden legs,and Battle-wings doth c rtcpe ; 
 Then crufhtbis hcarbe into LjftnAen eie, 
 Whofe liquor hath this vertuous propcrtie, 
 To take from thence all error, with his might,. 
 And make his eie-bU role with wonted nght. 
 When they next wake,all this dcrjfion 
 Shail feeme a dreame,and fruitleflc vifion, 
 And backe to Athens fhall the Louers wend 
 With league.whofedatctilldeath'fhill neuer end. 
 Whiles 1 in this affaire dp thee impry. 
 He torny Queene.and beg her Indian Boy ; 
 And then I will her charmr d eie releafe 
 prom mongers view, and all things fnsll be peace. 
 
 PnekfMj Fairie Lord.this muft be done with hafte, 
 For nigh t-fwift Dragons cut the Clouds full fad, 
 Aad yonder fhincs Auroral harbinger 
 At wbofe approach Ghofls wandring here and there, 
 Troopc home to Church-yards; damned fpirits all, 
 That in crofle- waies and nouds liaue buriali, 
 Alreadie to their wormie bed* are gone ; 
 For feare leaft day fhouid looke their fharnet vpon. 
 They wilfully themfelues dxile from light, 
 And muft for aye confort with blacke browd night. 
 
 Ob. Bat we are (pints of another fort : 
 J, with the mornings loue haue oft made fport,- 
 And like aForreAer,the groues may tread, 
 tuen till the Eafterne gate all fieriered^ 
 Opening on AVw*r,v?ithfairc bleiTed beam;s, 
 Turnes into yellow goid,hu (alt greene rtresmej. 
 
 But notwithstanding hafte,make no delay 
 We may effe& this bufinefle,yei ere day. 
 
 Puck^ Vp and downc, vp and downe, I will leade 
 them vp and downe : I am fear'd in field and tovmc. 
 Cobim t lead them vp and downe : here comet one. 
 
 Ljf- Where art thou.proud Demetniu ? 
 Speakc thou now. 
 
 R* Here villaine.drawne & readie. Where art thou? 
 
 Lrf. I will be with thee rtraight. 
 
 3^- Follow roe then to plainer ground. 
 Enter DctntjrtfM. 
 
 Dem. L;/ivl<T,fpeakeagine; 
 Thou runaway , thou coward ,ar t tho u fled ? 
 Speake in fome bufl): Where doA thou hide thy head ? 
 
 "Rob. Thou coward.art thou bragging to the ftari. 
 Telling the bufhes that thou look'fi for wars, 
 And wilt not come t Come ircreant.come thou child?, 
 He whip thee with a tod. He is defil'd 
 That drawes a fword on thee. 
 
 Dem. Yea^rt thou there I 
 
 7^. Follovi my voice. weT cry no nnnhood hezeJ&nr 
 
 ~Lyf. He goes before me, and (rill dares me on, 
 When I come where he caU.then he'i gone. 
 The villaine is much lighter heel d then I : 
 I followed faft , but fafier he did flye ; 
 That fallen am I in darke vneuen way, 
 And here wil reft me.Come thou gentle day : 
 For ifbur once thou fhew me thy gray light, 
 He finds Demttrria^nd reurnge this Ipight. 
 enter Robm <*d Dtmetriw. 
 
 fal. Ho^o,ho } coward, why com'fl thou not? 
 
 Dem. Abide me, if thou dar'll. For well 1 wot, 
 Thou runft before me,fhifting euery place, 
 And daf 'ft not ftand.not looke me in the face 
 Where art thou? 
 
 "Rj&. Come hither,! am here. 
 Drtw.Nay then thou mock'fl me; ihoufhah boythls 
 
 deere. 
 
 If euer I thy face by day-light fee. 
 Now goe thy way : fa>ntnefie conflrainerh me, 
 To meafure out my length on this cold bed, 
 By d^ics approach looke to be yifncd. 
 Enter Hele**. 
 
 Hel. O weary night, O long and tedious night, 
 Abate thy houres,fhine comforts from the tad, 
 That I may backe to Atlttni by day-light. 
 From thtfc that my poore companie deteft ; 
 And fleepc that fometime fhurs vp forrowes eie,. 
 Steak me a while from mine owne companie. Stttft. 
 
 Rob. Yet but three .' Come one more, 
 Two of both kindes makes vp foure. 
 Here (he comes ,curft and fad, 
 Cupola a knauiib lad, 
 
 Enter Hen*,. 
 Thus to make poore females road. 
 
 Her. Neuer fo wearie neuer fo in vtof, 
 Bedabbled with the dew.and tome with briars, 
 I can no further crawle,no further goe ; 
 My legs can keepe no pace with my defire*. 
 Here will I reft me rill the breake of day, 
 Heauens fbield Ljfiaukr, if they mexnc a fray. 
 
 R4. OnthegruundQeepefoiwid. 
 lie apply your eie gentle !ouer,retncdy. 
 When tbou wak'ft.thoutak'ft 
 True dehght in the fight of tby former Udie* eye, 
 
 And 
 
A Mid/mmtr nights 'Dreame. 
 
 And the Country Prouerb knowne, 
 
 That euery roan (hould take his owne. 
 
 In your waking (hall be fhowne- 
 
 lick? (hall hauc fiM, nought fha.1) gee ill. 
 
 The roan (bail haue bit Mare againe , and >U (hall bet 
 
 O how I loue thee ! how I dote on thee ' 
 
 Quartos. 
 
 EterQ*tt>ittfF4irittjnielCiarm t vulFttnet, tad tin 
 KitgttboKb tbtm. 
 
 Tit*. Come, fit thec downe xpon this flowry bed. 
 While I thy amiable cheekes doe coy. 
 And fticke muske rofcs in thy fleeke fmoothe head, 
 find ki(Te thy faire large cares, my gentle ioy. 
 
 Cine. Where i Pttfe bloflomti 
 
 Pt*f. Ready 
 o Scratch my hctdjtifi.kbffome. Whet iMoun. 
 
 Cok. Ready. 
 
 Clew*. Mounfieur Ctbtvtb, good Mounfier get yout 
 weapons in your hand, & kill me a red hipt humble-Bee, 
 Snthetopofachiflle ; and good Mounfieur bring mee 
 .he hony bag. Doe not fret your fclfe too much in the 
 i&ton, Mounfieur; and good Mounfieut hme a care the 
 icny bag breake not, I would be leth to haue yon ouer- 
 lownewithahony-bag figniour. Where i Mounfieur 
 
 M*f Ready. 
 
 C/o. Giuc me your neafe.Mourrficu 
 > ray you leaueyour courtefe good Mounfieu 
 
 Mvf. What's your will ? 
 
 Clo. Nothing good Mounfieur, but to help Caualery 
 
 vfareb tofcratch, I rnuft to the Barbers Mounfieur, for 
 
 me-thinkes I am maruellous hairy about the face. A nd 1 
 
 unfuch a tender afle^frny haite do but tickle me,I tnuft 
 
 'cratch. 
 
 Ti*. What.wilc thou hcarc fotne muikke.my fweet 
 
 ' 
 
 Cb, Ihsuc afcafonablegoodeaieinmaficke. Let 
 n hauc the tongs and the bones. 
 
 Tito. Or fay fwccte Loue, what thot) defke ft to eat. 
 
 Clamt. Truly a pecke of Prouender ; I could munch 
 pour good dry Oatci. Me-thinke* I haue a great dclue 
 to a bottle of hay : good hay , fwccte hay hath no fcj- 
 low. 
 
 Tit*. I haue a venturous Fauy, 
 That (hail feeke the Squirrels hoard , 
 And fetch thee new Nuts. 
 
 Ciavm. ] had rather haue a handfull or two of dried 
 pesfe. But I pray you let none of your people ftureme.l 
 haue an npofition of fleepe come vpon roe. 
 
 Tjt*. Sleepe thou, and I will winde thee in ray arms, 
 Fathes be gone, and bcalwaies away. 
 So doth the woodbine, the fweet Honifuckle^ 
 Gently entwift t che female luy fo 
 Enrings che barky fingers of the Elme. 
 
 Ok. WeJcome good Rohm: 
 Seefl thou this fweet fight ? 
 Her dotage now I doe begin to pitty. 
 For meeting her of late bchinde the wood, 
 Seeking fweet fauors for this hateful! foole. 
 I did vpbraid her, and fall out with her. 
 For (Vie his hairy temples then had rounded, 
 With coronet of frefh and fragrant flowers. 
 And that fame dew which fomtimc on the buds, 
 Was wont to fwell like round and orient pearles \ 
 Stood now within thepretty flooriets eyes, 
 Like teares that did the it owne difgrsce bewaile. 
 When 1 had at my pleafure taunted her, 
 And (be in milde termes beg'd my patience, 
 1 then did askeof her, her changeling childe, 
 Which ftraight (be gaue me.and her Fairy fcnt 
 To bearc hm to my Bower in Fairy Land. 
 And now I haue the Boy, I will vndoe 
 This hateful! imperfection of her eyes. 
 And gentle Puckf .take this transformed fcaJpe, 
 From off the head of this dthnia* fwaine j 
 That he awaking when the other doe , 
 May all to^<^M/backeagaincrepaire, 
 And chinkc no more ofthrs ntghw accidents . 
 But as the fierce vexation of a dreame. 
 Butru-B I will releafe the Fairy (^utene. 
 
 Be than ft then a>nfl vent to lie 
 See of thorn wtft wot to fee. 
 "DtM/hd, or C*p,dijl**tr, 
 Hah fuck fer 
 
 Now my TU/SHI4 wake you my fweet Qiieene. 
 
 Tit*. My Oteron, what vifions hsuc I fcenej 
 Me.chought I was enamoured of an Affe. 
 
 Oft. There lies your loue. 
 
 TIM. How came thtfc things to p(Te ? 
 Oh, how mine eyes doth loath this vifage now ! 
 
 Ob. Silence a while, Robm take off hi* head : 
 TV/^w.otufick call, and frnke more dead 
 Then common flcepe ; of all thefe, fine ihc fenfe 
 
 Titt. MufKke,homufitkc,fuch aschaimethfleepe. 
 
 Rob. When thou wak'ft. wuh thine owne fooJes eies 
 P f pf. fme 
 
 Ob Sound muftck; come my Queen, take hands wuh 
 And rocke the ground whereon thefe flcepers be 
 Now thou and 1 arc new in amity , 
 And will to morrow midnight, folemnly 
 Dance in Duke 7r/rhoufc triumphantly , 
 And bleffe it to ail faire poflrrity. 
 There (Vial) thepairesof.fairftfullLouen be 
 Wedded, with Tbtfeiu,i\\ in lollity . 
 
 Rl>, Faire King attend, and marke, 
 I doe heare the morning Larke. 
 
 Ot>. Then my Queene in filence fad, 
 Trip we after the nights (hade ; 
 We the Globe can compafie foone, 
 Swifter then the wandring Moone 
 
 Tito, Come my Lord, and in our flight^ 
 Tell me how it came this night , 
 That I deeping heere wat&uod, 
 
 5/prr 
 O 
 
A 'Mid/omjnernigbtsDfieame. 
 
 N tth thclc mortals on the ground. E*eu*t. 
 
 M*dc Heraet. 
 
 Etttr Th({*t>lcm t Hiffol*'* ut ' tUI * rr**-. 
 Tbf. Goeoneotyou/indeoutcfaeForrefttr, 
 : ot now our obfcruation it pvrfortn'd ; 
 AndfirKewe hauetbevawardoftheday. 
 
 Loue (hall beare the muficke of my hoondi. 
 Vncouple in the Wetternev.iUey.let cKcm jjoc y 
 >fpatch 1 fay, and find* the Forreftet. 
 We- will faue Quecne, vp to the Mounwines top. 
 And rr.arke tberouficall coofufion 
 Of hound* and eccho in comun&on. 
 
 Hip. J was with Herculet and Ctdmtu once, 
 When in n wood of fitete they bayed the Beare 
 With hounds afSftrt* ; neuer did I hure 
 Such gallant-chiding* For befides the grouca, 
 The skies,tb. foumaines,eUery rrgion neere, 
 Seemeallo ( nemutuallcry. 1 neuer heard 
 Jo muftcali a difcord, fuch fweet thunder. 
 
 Tbcf My hounds are bred out of the SftrtM V.indc, 
 So fltw'd, fo fandd, and their heads are hung 
 With ewes that fweepe away the morning dew , 
 Crooke kned, end dew-lap t.Iike Thtfrdut* Suit, 
 Slow inpwfuutbutimtch'd in mouth like belt, 
 Each voder each. A cry. more tuneable 
 Was neuer hallowed io.nor cheer'd with home, 
 In Creeti t in Sparta, nor k> Tbtftty ; 
 Judge when you heart. Bntfeft,whatnimphs re theft? 
 
 Efeni. My Lord,this is my daughter heerc afiep, 
 And this L) fender, abis DtmttrMs is, 
 This Helena, oldc Ntttort Helen*, 
 I wonder of this being hcrre together. 
 
 The. No doubt they role vp early , to obfenti 
 The right of May ; and hearing our intent, 
 Came heere in grace of our folemnity . 
 But fpeake Egcm, it not thislrie day 
 That Hcrmta fnould giuc anfwer other choice? 
 
 re*t. UiMinrLerd. 
 
 Tbtf. Gocbid thehnntf.men wake them with rfidr 
 hornet. 
 
 Sboft vabMjktj divert vp. 
 
 Tbef. Good morrow. fHends : Saint V*lctuu u ptlft, 
 Begin thefe wood birdibuito couple now? 
 
 Lif. Pardon my Lord. 
 
 Toe/. I pray you all (land vp. 
 I know you two are Riuall eoemiM. 
 How comes this gentle concord in the world , 
 That hatred is is to farre fromiealoiule , 
 To fleepe by hate, and feareno enmity. 
 
 Lrf. My Lord.l fhall reply amaredly, 
 Halfe fleepe.hnlfc waking.But a< yet, I fweare, 
 I cannot truly fay how I came heete- 
 Butaslthinke ( for truly would I fpcnkc) 
 And now I tloe bet Sink e me, fo it U ; 
 I came with Hermit hither. Our iatCftt 
 Was to be gone from Adteiu .where we might be 
 Without the peril! of the Ailunia* lew. 
 
 Egi. Enough, enough, owy Lord: you hsue enough { 
 | beg the Low, the La w,vpon his heath 
 They would haue ftolne eway, they would Dctnetr1at t 
 Thereby to haue defeated you and me : 
 You of your wife, end me of my confent} 
 Of my confcnr.that (he O.ould be your wife. 
 
 Dtm, My Lord,faire/*rfetoldmcof their fteslth, 
 Of this tbctr purpofc hither, to this wood, 
 
 And I in furic hither followed them ; 
 
 Fait Helm*, in fancy followed me. 
 
 But my good Lord, I wot not by whatpowei, 
 
 [But by fome power U is ) my loue 
 
 To Hrma (mcjtcd u the fno w) 
 
 Seems to me DOW as the remembrance of an Jc/le nude, 
 
 W>ch in my cbildehood I did doat vpon : 
 
 And all the taitb, the vertueof my heart, 
 
 The obic ft and the plcafurc of min cry t, 
 
 liooclyHctfxa To her ,my Lord, 
 
 But like a fickenetTe did 1 lo^tb this food, 
 But as in health, come to tny natural! tgfte, 
 Now doe I wi(h it, louc it, long for it , 
 And will for cucr more be true to it. 
 
 Thr(. Fair f Louers.you are fortunately met 
 Of this difcourfe we (hall herremorejnoo. 
 Egim, 1 will ouer-beare your will j 
 For in the Temple, by and by with ? s , 
 Tbefc coupU: (hnli eternally bekr.it. 
 And for the morning now is fomethiog worm, 
 Our purpos'd hunting (hall be fet efide. 
 Away, withvs lo^ttkcn ; three end t 
 Wee'll hold a fesfi in great felcmnitie. 
 Come Hifft/it*. xttD*/k*tdLttrk, 
 
 "Dem. Thefe things feme fmall 8t vndiftinguifhabJft, 
 Like farre offmountaines turned into Clouds. 
 
 Her. Ms-chinks I fee thefe things with parted eye, 
 When cucr y things fecrocs dooble. 
 
 fftt. Some-thinkes: 
 And I haoc found Dtmantu, like a iewcll, 
 Mine owne, and not mine ownc. 
 
 Dem. It feemes to met , 
 
 Ttmyetwcfleepe,wedrcem. Donotyoti thiokc, 
 The Duke was heere.and bid v follow him ? 
 
 Her. Vea,and my Father. 
 
 Hel. MdHippdita. 
 
 Ljf, And He bid vs follow to the Temple. 
 
 Dem. Why then we are awake ;kts follow him, and 
 by the way let vs recount our drearaes. 
 
 'Sentim vJtcs. Exit Lwert. 
 
 Ch. When my cue comes ,cll me, end I will anfwer. 
 My next is, moft faire Pirtmtu Hey ho Peter gwnce ? 
 fUueCtx bellowes,mcndcr ? Snettt the tinker ? Starve- 
 />if ? Gods my life 1 Stolne hence^and left me afleepe : I 
 haue had a moft rare rifion . 1 had a dream^paR th wit 
 of man. to fay, what dmme it was. Man is b u t an Afle, 
 if he goe about tocxpound this dreame. Me-thought I 
 was, there is no man can tell what. Me-ibought 1 wai, 
 and me-thoBght 1 had. But rmn is but a patch'd foole , 
 if he will offer to fay, what roe- thought 1 had. The eye of 
 man hath not heard, the earc of man nnth oot fccn, mans 
 hand is not able to tafte, his tongue to concetue, nor hit 
 heart to report, what my dream* ws. I will get Peter 
 Qtttitce to write a ballet of this dreame, it fliall be called 
 Bett ernes Dream ,becaufe i t hath no bottome; and I will 
 fingitinthelatterendofeplay.beforerheDuke. Per- 
 aduenturc,to make it the mote gracioe* , I (bsD fine it 
 * her death. .w. 
 
 Stun. Haue yoM font to ^awhoufe?'Ii he come 
 home yet f 
 
 St*r*. Hccarmotbtbwdof. Outol doubt her is 
 wanfported. 
 
 7*'/ If 
 
Thef. If be come not, then tbeplay is nurVi. It goes 
 notforward,dotbk? 
 
 gain. It is mxpofiible : you haue not a ouo in all 
 
 tfcn/,ablc to difcharge Tiramus but be. 
 
 flrif. No hetharhfimpty the bcft wit of any handy, 
 craft mania t^tbatj. 
 
 Qain. Y ea,nd the beft pcrfon too, and hee is a very 
 Paramonr,for afweetvoyce. 
 
 Tbif. You muft fay, Paragon. A Paramour is (God 
 blcfle Vi,) a thing of nought. 
 
 Enter Svug tbt leyner. 
 
 Snw. Maftcrs.the Duke is comming from the Tern 
 ple.and there b two or three Lords & Ladies more mar- 
 icd; If our fpon had gone forward,we had all bin made 
 
 Inf. O fweet bully 'Botteme, thus hath he loftfixe- 
 . x a d*y,duhng his life;hc could not h?>te fcaped fix. 
 eucea day. And theDukc had not giuen him hxpence 
 i day for playing Pir*nnu t \\e be bnng'd. Hewould haue 
 dcferuedit. Sixpence a day in Ptriuns,or nothing. 
 Eatrr Tiottmt. 
 
 3J#f . Where are thefe Lads ? Where are thefe hearts ? 
 
 fguia. 2aw,&moftcouragiousday!Oroofthap- 
 pie houre 1 
 
 Vot. Matters,! am to difcourfc wonders jbut ask me 
 not what. For if I tell you, lam no true Atbrnitn. I 
 will tell you eucry thing as it fell out. 
 
 u. Let ys hcarc,fwcct Bstiome. 
 
 "Sft. Not a word of mc-.all that I will tell you,is,that 
 the Duke hath dined. Get your apparcll together.good 
 kings to yoot beards, new ribbands to your pumps, 
 meete prcfemly at the P alace , eucry man lookc ore hit 
 part : for the(hort and the long is,our play is preferred : 
 [n any cafe let Tbisby haue cleanc linnen: and let not him 
 that play es the Lion, paire his nailes, for they fliall hang 
 out for the Lions clawcs. And moft deare Adors, eate 
 ao Onions, norGarlick* ; forwccare totterfweete 
 breath,and I doc not doubt but to heare them fay, it is a 
 fweet Comedy. No more word* : away, go away. 
 
 Exeunt. 
 
 AHm Qwntus. 
 
 Enter TbefauJJipfatit*, Egtiu and bit Lords. 
 
 Kf. TSs ftrange my Thofetuj thefe loueri fpeake of. 
 
 The- More ftrange then true. I ncuer may bcleeuc 
 Thcfc antickc fables, nor thefe Fairy toyes, 
 Lowers and mad men haue fuch Teething braines, 
 Such {haping phantafies, that apprehend more 
 Then coole reafon caer comprehends. 
 The Lunatickc, the Loucr,and the Poet, 
 Are of imagination all compact. 
 One fees morediuels then vaftc hell can hold j 
 That is the mad man. The Louer,ali as frantickt. 
 Sees Hiltm beauty in s brow otEgipt, 
 The Poew eye in a fine frenzy rolling,doth glance 
 From hcauen to earth, from earth to heauen. 
 And as imagination bodies forth the forms of things 
 Vnknowne ; the Poets pen turnes them to fliapes. 
 And glues to airc nothing, a locall habitation. 
 And aoamc. Such tricks hath ftrong imagination, 
 
 Tb if it would but apprehend fome ioy, 
 It comprehends fome bringcr of that ioy. 
 Or in the night, imagining fome fcare, 
 How eafic is a bufli foppos'd a Beare ? 
 
 Hip. But all the (tone of the night told eater 
 And all their minds trtnsfigur'dfo together. 
 More wi tncffcth than fancies images, 
 And growes to fomethiog of great conflancte; 
 But howfocucr , ftrange,and admirable. 
 
 Enter loners fr finder p^ctri*, ,Hcmi* t 
 
 The. Heere come the loncrs,full of ioy and mirth : 
 Ioy, gentle friends, ioy and frcfti dayes 
 Of loue accompany your hearts. 
 
 Ljf. More then to ?, waitc in your royall walkes 
 your boord, yout bed. 
 
 Tbf. Come now, what maskcs, what dances (hall 
 we haue, 
 
 To wcre away this long age of three houra, 
 Between dor after fupper, and bed-time? 
 Where Is our vfuall manager of mirth? 
 What Reuels are in hand ? Is there no play. 
 To cafe the anguifh of a torturing houre ? 
 Call Egau. 
 
 Ege. Hcere mighty Tbefau. 
 
 The. Say, what abridgement haucyou for this eue- 
 n'mg? 
 
 What rnaske? What muficke ? How fhall we beguile 
 The lazic time, if not with fome delight ? 
 
 Egg. There is a brcefe how many fporcj are rife: 
 Mkc choife of which your HighneiTe wlil fee flrA. 
 
 Lif. The battell with the Centaurs to be fuog 
 By an Athenian Eunuch, to the Harpe. 
 
 The. Wcc'l none of that. That haue I told my Louc 
 In glory of my kinfman Hercules. 
 
 Lif. TheriotofihetipfieBachanals, 
 Tearing the Thracian fingcr,in their rage t 
 
 The. That is an old deuice, and it was plaid 
 When I from TMei came laft a Conqueror. 
 
 Lif. The thrice three Mufes,mourning for the death 
 of learning, late decctft in beggerte. 
 
 Tkt. That is fome Satire keene and critics 11, 
 Not forting with a nuptial! ccremonie< 
 
 Lif. A tedious brcefc Scene ofyor\gfarannu t 
 And his Iouc7%uiy ; ?cty tragicall mirth. 
 
 The. Merry and tragicall ? Tcdious,and briefe? That 
 is,hot ice, and wondrous flrange fnow. How (hall wee 
 findc the concord of hisdifcord? 
 
 Ege. A play there is, my Lord, fome ten words Ion", 
 Which is as breefe, as I haue knowne a play ; 
 But by ten words, my Lord, it is too long 
 Which makes it tedious. For in all the play, 
 There is not one word apt, one Player fitted. 
 And tragicall my noble Lord it is : for Pintmxt 
 Therein doth kill himfelfe. Which when I faw 
 Rfhearft, 1 muft confefle, made mine eyes water : 
 But more rncrrjc feares, the paffion of loud laughter 
 Ncocrftied. 
 
 Tbtf. What are they that do play it? 
 
 Eft. Hard handed men, that worke in Atheni heere, 
 Which neucr labour 'd in their mindcs till now ; 
 And now haue toyled their vnbrcathed memories 
 With this fame play, againft your nuptial], 
 
 The. Andwcwillhcarcit. 
 
 O a rim. 
 
Ifo 
 
 A Midfommer righto 'D 
 
 tbt. No.roy noble Lord.it iinotfor you. I hnuc heard 
 [t ouer.and it it nothing, nothing in the. wotld ; 
 /nlefle you cm findc fgort in their intents, 
 Extreamely ftrcuht ,an d cond with ciuell paiec , 
 Todocyoufetuice. 
 
 Tbtf. I wilLheare chit play. For neuor any thing 
 Can be ami (Tc, when firppleneiTe and duty tender it. 
 Goe bring them in.and take your placet, Ladies. 
 
 ffif, 1 louc not to fee wretchadnefle orechrged$ 
 And duty in his feruiCe perishing. 
 
 Tbef. Why gfentie fweet, you (hall fee no fueh thing. 
 
 Hip. Ha Uics.they eta tlosnotbingin (hit kinde. 
 
 Thff.1 he kinder we, to giue thmn tlijnkt for nothing 
 Our fport Oiall be.to take what tfcey miftake j 
 And what poorcxjutycarmoc-doe, noble rcfpcd) 
 Takes it in might, not merit. 
 Wh^lc iHi.ot.c'Dme.gTcatQcarkes hauepurpofcd 
 To greete me with premeditated welcemi j 
 Where J .houefeene them fhiucr and (ooke pale , 
 Make periods in the midft of fentences, 
 Tbrottle their pta&iz'd accent in their fearrs, 
 And in concluhon,dumbly hauc broke off, 
 Not paying me a weJcoroe. Truftrnc fweeic, 
 Out of this filente yet, 1 picki a-wclcome : 
 AnJ inthemodedy offearcfoUdwy, 
 I re id as much, as from the ratling tongue 
 Of faucy and audacious eloquence. 
 Loue therefore, and tongue-fide ftmphcity, 
 Inleaft,fpcakemoft,to my capacity. 
 
 fgfua So plcafey our Gracc,thc Prologue it a ddicfl. 
 
 Dak-. Let biro approach. 
 
 Enter ikt Proliant. ^)>mce. 
 
 fr. Jfwuroffeod,ttu wich our good Will. 
 Tliat you fliDuld cbmkc.wc oomc not to offend, 
 But with good will. To/hew our Ample ik'iil 
 That is the true beginning of our end. 
 Confider then, we come but in defpight. 
 \V e do not come, as minding to content you 
 Our true intent is. All for your delight, 
 We are not heere. That you fhould lie repent you, 
 The Ai\ors'are at hand ; and by their (how , . 
 YOU (lull know all, that you are like to know. 
 
 Thef, Thit fellowdoth not ftand vpon points. 
 
 Ljf. He hth rid his Prologue, like a rough Colt : he 
 knoweipottheftop, A goodnaorell my Lord. Kisnoi 
 chough to fpeake.buttofpcaketrue. 
 
 /Itf. Indeed hee hath plaid on hit Prologue , lik a 
 chtlje on a Recorder, a fouiul.but not in gouetnment. 
 
 Thef. His fpeech was like a tangled chame: nothing 
 itopaited.but alldifordered. Who is next? 
 
 vith 4 Trunff'ct befn ihem. 
 
 Enter Pjrawitt and Tkisfy, ^ell f Meone./li^ffanti Ljtm. 
 Prol, Gentles .porchance you wonderat this flio w, 
 But wonder on, till tcuth make ell rhmgi plainc. 
 This man is Pirnmm, if you would know j 
 This beauteous Lady, Jhukj is ccrtaine. 
 This roan, with lyme aod rough-caft,doth prefent 
 Wall, that vile wall, which did thefe loucrt fundcr : 
 And through walls chink(poor foulcs) they are content 
 Towhifper. At the which, let no nun wonder. 
 Thii man, with Lanthornc,dog,andbuft>ofihorne, 
 Prefentet)>noone-fhine. Fonfyou willknow, 
 By moone-ftlwe did thefe Louert thinkc no fcome 
 To meet at Ni*w toombc, there, there to wooe i 
 
 Thii grizy be*fl (which Lyon hight by nnmc) 
 Tbe Irufty Ttutj, cormningfitft by night, 
 Did fcarre away, or rather did affright : 
 And as fhe fled, her mantle (he did fall | 
 Which Lyon vile with bloody mouth did Itaine 
 Anon comer Ptrtmw, fweet youth and tall, 
 And findes his Tbittift Mantle flaine } 
 Whereat,witb blndc.with bloody blnmcfuU blade, 
 He brauclv bronchi his boiling bioudy bccnft, 
 And Tbufj, tarrying in Mulberry (hade , 
 Hit dggrdrew,and died. For all the reft, 
 Let Ljn,Mne-fl>i*t fr/tH,*^ Loueti twaine, 
 At large difcouif,whilehc they doe reroaine. 
 Exit all htU^Afl. 
 
 Tbef I wonder if the.Lipn bo to fpeake. 
 
 Dttne. No wonder, my Lord : one Lion tniy, w 
 many Affes doe. 
 
 W<*&. In this fame Interlude, u doth befall, 
 That l,onc Sniwt (by-oatne) piefoita wall : 
 And fuch.a wall,asl vvonJd h*ue you.thjnke, 
 That had in u a crannied hok ot chinke: 
 Through which the Loucrt., Pirtnw 
 Did whilpcr often, very fecretly. 
 Thi$loame,th)s rough. coft ,nd this 
 T1it I am that fame Wall ,the truth is io. 
 And this the crnuny is,right and Aniftet, 
 Through which tbefeercfull Louersatc ro whifper. 
 
 Tbef. Would you dfre Liroeand Haire to fpeak 
 | better?, 
 
 Dfmc. Itiithewittiefl partition, that euerj beard 
 difcourfe,n>y Lord. 
 
 Thef, Tjramw drawes nccre the WalLfilrncc 
 Exttr Pjrumu. 
 
 Pir. O gritn lx>oKtnight,d-nigb< with hue To blacke, 
 Onight,whicheuerart,wbendayisnot'. 
 
 night, 6 night, alacke, alack e, alack c, 
 
 1 feare n>^Tbitbtti promife is forgot. 
 Aodthouovyall.thou fweet and louely xvaJl, 
 That flands tetweeneher t'aihcrs ground and mine , 
 Thou wiM, 6 wall, 6 fweet and louely wall, 
 
 Shw me thy chinke, to blinke through with miceeine, 
 Tlunkcs courteous wall. lone fhield thee well for this. 
 But what fee 1? No Tbtshe doc I fee. 
 O wicked vtall, through whom I fecno bltfle,. 
 Curft be thy ftones for thus deceiuing me*, 
 
 Tbtf. The vail me-thinket being fcnfible, (hould 
 curfe againe. 
 
 Pir. No in truth (ir,hc fliould not.T)tea*Pij>rstt, 
 Is Tbuhtt cue 5 (he is to enter, and I am to fpy 
 Her through the wall. You (ball fee it will tell, 
 
 Pat as I told you ; yonder fhc come*. 
 
 Tbtf. O wall.full often haft thou heard my moncs, 
 For parting my feire Ptramm, and me. 
 My cherry lips haue often kill thy ftones; 
 Thy ftoces with Lime and Hire knit yp in thee. 
 
 PyrA. I fe?a voycc ; now will I to the chinke , 
 To fpy and 1 can heate ruy Thtstiet face. Thishef 
 
 Tbtf. My Loue thou art,my Loue 1 thinke. 
 
 Pir. Thinke what thou wilt,I am tby Loucrs grace, 
 And \\VtLtmader am I trufly ft ill. 
 
 Tbif. And like Helen till the Fates me &ffl. 
 
 Pir* Not Sbtfel*! toPrarr/,vasfoUue 
 
 Tbif. fMSbafaluttoProtrMtJtoyou. 
 
 Pir. O 
 
A Midfommernights Dreame. 
 
 fir. O kifle me through the hole of thi* vile wall. 
 
 Thif. I kifle the wals hoic.not your lips at all. 
 
 PIT. WiltthouatAfowM*/ tombemeete mefirajght 
 way? 
 
 Thf. Tide life, tide death,! come without delay. 
 
 waff. Thus haue I fVS,my part difcharged Co; 
 And being done, thus trail away doth go. * C/r. 
 
 D*. Now is the moiall downe betwecne the two 
 Neighbors. 
 
 Dtm. No reroedie my Lord, when Wals are fo wiL 
 rull , to hcarc wichout warning. 
 
 Dm. This is the filhcft ftorre that ere I heard. 
 
 J>*. The beil in this kind are but ftudowes, and the 
 worft are no worfe, if imagination, amend them. 
 
 Dr. It mud be your imagination then,& not theirs. 
 
 D^_ If wee imagine no worfe of them then they of 
 themfelues, they may pafle for excellent jncrr.Here com 
 two noble bcafis.tn a man and a Lion.. 
 
 Eater Ljta *nd Momu-fhine, 
 
 Ljeit. You Ladies, you (whofe gentle harttdo fear* 
 The fcnalleft monftrous moufc that crecpes on floore j 
 May now perchance, both quake and tremble hccre, 
 When Lion rough in wildcft rage dothroare. 
 Then know that I, one Swf th loyoct am 
 A Lion fell, nor elfe oo Lions dam : 
 For if I (houldaa Lion come in ftnfe 
 Into thu place, 'twere ptttie of my life. 
 
 DM.A verio gentle bca.lt, and of a good confcienee. 
 
 Dtm, The vcriebeft at a bcaft, my Lord, <) ere 1 (aw. 
 
 Lif. This Lion is a veric Fox for nia valor. 
 
 DM. True,and a Goofe for his difcretion. 
 
 Drm, Not fo my Lord : for bis valor cannot carrie 
 his difcretion, and the Fox carries the Goofe. 
 
 DM. His difcretion I am furc cannot carrrt his valor: 
 for the Goofe carries not the Fox. It is well ; Icaue it to 
 his difcretion,aod let vs hearken to the Moone, 
 
 Moon. This Laothome doth (he horned Moone pre-. 
 fent. 
 
 De. He (hotfld hauc worne the homes on his head. 
 
 D. Hee Is no crefcent, and hii homes are tnuifiblr, 
 within the circumference. 
 
 Mao*. This lamhoroe doth the homed Moone pre- 
 fenc : My felfc, the man i'th Moone doth fccrne to be. 
 
 Dti. This is the greatcft error of all the reft; the man 
 (hould be pur into the Lanthome.How is it els the man 
 i'th Moone? 
 
 Dtrft. He dares not come there lot the candle. 
 For you fee, it is already in fnuffc. 
 
 Dot. I sm vvcarie of this Mocne , would he would 
 change. 
 
 D*, Happearesbyhis fmal light of difcretion, that 
 be is in the wane : but yet io courted?, in all reafon, vt e 
 muft flay the time. 
 
 Ljf. Proceed Moone. 
 
 Mo<m. All that 1 haue to fay. is to tell you, that the 
 Lanthome is (he Moons; I, the man in the Moone \ this 
 thorne buiKmy thorne bufh; and this dog.my dog. * 
 
 Dem. Why all thefe (hould be in the Lanthorne:fbr 
 they ere in the Moone.But frfence, beere comes 
 
 Ljo* Oh. 
 
 Tht Lim rtmt.Tbutj nau f. 
 Dtm. WcUroar-dLion, 
 
 D, Well run Tbtt 
 Dr. WeUflione Moone 
 Truly the Moone tfiinej with a good gracs 
 Dm. Wei roouz'd Lion. 
 Dm- And then came Ptraanu. 
 Ljf. And fo the Lion vaniflu. 
 
 Enter P 
 
 J>.Swe Moone,! thank thce for thy funny beames 
 I thanke thee Moone, for (hining now to brigbts 
 Fr by thy gracious,goldcn, glittering bcamcs, 
 I mift to tafte o(tmc$fbuk** fight. 
 But flay : O fpight ! but marke.poorc Koight, 
 What dreadful dole is hccrc? 
 Eyes do you fee ! How can it be 
 O dainty Oucke : O Deere : 
 Thy mantle good ; what ftaiod with blood ' 
 Apjroch you Furic fell: 
 
 Fates.' come, come : Cut thred and thrum, 
 Quaile, cruOi, conclude, and quell. 
 
 D. This pa<Tton,aad the death of a deare friend. 
 Would go neere to make a man lookefad. 
 Dm. Beftuewmyrwrart.but Ipicticchcman 
 Pir. O wherefore Nature, did'frthou Lions frame? 
 Since Lion Vildehath heere deflour'd my deere : 
 Which is : no, no, which was the faireft Dime 
 That liu'd. that lou'd.that Uk'd.that look'd with cheerp. 
 Come teares , confound : Out fword.aod wound 
 The pap ofPtraaau : 
 
 1 , that left pap, where heart doth bop | 
 Thusdyel,thns,thus,thus. 
 
 Now am I dead, no w am 1 fled, my foule ir in the sky, 
 Tongue lofe thy light, Moone take thy Bight, 
 Now dye,dye,dye,dye,dye. 
 
 Item. No Die, but an ace for him ; for he if but one, 
 
 Lif. Lcfle then an aee man. F 9r he ia dead, he la no- 
 thing, 
 
 D. With the helpe of a Surgcon,he might yet rco 
 uer.and proue an Afie. 
 
 Dt. How chance Moone-fliine is gone before? 
 Tbifbj comes backe, and findes bei Louer. 
 
 Duke. She wilfinde him by ftarre- light. 
 Hcere (he comes, and her pa^ion ends the play. 
 
 Dm. Methinkes(hee(houldnotvfea|ongone for 
 fuch a JWm/ : I hope (he will be breere. 
 
 Dfiw.A Moth wil tume (he ballcnce, which Piramu 
 which Thuty is the better. (eyes. 
 
 Ljf. She hath fpyed him already, with thofe fwcete 
 
 Dem. And thus (he mcane*,c&//rir. 
 
 7 bit, Afleepemy Lone ? What,dead oiyDoue ? 
 OPtr4mw/arife; 
 
 Speak,S P cakc. Quite dumbc? Dead.dcad? A torabe 
 Muft couer thy fwecteyes. 
 Thefe Lilly Lips, this cherry nofe, 
 Thefe yellow Cowilip cheekes 
 Are gone, are gone : Lovers make more : 
 His eyeawere greene as Leekes. 
 O Glten three, come, come to mec, 
 With hands as pale as Milke, 
 Lay them in gore,<ince you haue (hore 
 WithOieere*. his thred of filke. 
 Tongue not a ward : Come trufty fwoi4 s 
 Come Wads, my bftimbroe: 
 
 Of _ And 
 
1&2 AMidfommernights*Dreame. 
 
 And farwell fciendt,thut 7*&rcnds ; 
 
 By the dead and drqwfle fier , 
 
 Adieu, adieu, adieu. 
 
 Eucrie Elfe andFairic fprrght, 
 
 D*ki Moon-rtiiiw gtl^on ate left to burie the dead. 
 
 Hop as light at bird from brier, 
 
 Dam. l.and WaJlwo. 
 Bet. No, I aflure/oa^theweUiidowne, that parted ( 
 their Fathers. Will >t pletlVyou to fee the Epilogue, or 
 
 And this Ditty after me, fing and dance it tripping',:*, 
 7it4. Firft rchearfe this fongby roite. 
 To each word a warbling note. 
 
 toheare a bcrgomask dnce,betwcene two of our com- 
 
 Pk^ NoHpilogue.Iprayyou; for your play needs 
 no excttfe. Neuercxcufe } for when the plaiersare all 
 dead.therc aeeJ none to be blamed* Marry, if hec that 
 
 Hand in hand, with Fairic grace, 
 Will we fing and blefle thh place. 
 
 Nm> vniill the break? ofd*j , 
 Through tbii hoa^etMoFahj/fnf. 
 
 writ it had plaid T^mM^and hung himfdf c In Tbttttts 
 garter ,it would haue beene a fine Tragedy : and fo it is 
 trucly , and very nottbly difeharg'd. But come, your 
 
 Which by vtjkallbleflidte t 
 And it> tfltx then create. 
 
 Burgomaske; let your Epilogue alone. 
 
 LfKr/baflte faritmate : 
 
 The iron tongue of midnight hath old tv/elue. 
 
 $*fk*0allihco*phttkrt t 
 
 loner* to bled, fcs almoft-fairy time* 
 
 ner true hi Imriat bt 
 
 I feare we (hall out-flrepc the comnpng momr, 
 
 Andtbt blrtr*l NMHTC, barf, 
 
 A much at we this night haue ouer-vmcht. 
 
 ShaHiutt* thfir tffut ftqtuL 
 
 This palpable grofleplay hath well beguilM 
 
 Naur*K9t,kertfty*TfgaTrt t 
 
 Theheauy gate of night. Swotc friend* to bed. 
 
 Ntrm*rkfp*blo*nfieb ctrare 
 
 A fortnight hold we this lolemnicy. 
 
 1)tfpifidin Natmittt t 
 
 In nightly Reacts and new iofline, Extmt. 
 
 Shaft won thtir cbtilfanbt. 
 
 
 With toit field dot cmfecrvtt. 
 
 Sirttr Pntlft. 
 
 Euerj Fairy takf his fate, 
 
 PUC NOW the hungry Lyons ror cs, 
 And the Wolfe beholds thfcMoene : 
 
 Tkroiyb tbit fa&tn *&! fattftaet, 
 
 WhUcft h beauyfloogbman fnores, 
 
 LwrjbaUt* fafftr rift. 
 
 All wirh weary tatke fore-done. 
 
 jtixttffowrer aftt ttfff. 
 
 Now the wafted- btands doc glow, 
 
 7nf avty, make t>eftj ; 
 
 Whil'ft the fottch-owle.fcritching lond^ 
 
 Mtttntst&bjbrtakf of Ay. 
 
 Put) the wreccU that liciin woe, 
 
 
 In remembrance of a ftitowd; 
 
 Robin. lfwe(hadoweshaueoficnded 
 
 Now it it the time of mghe^ 
 
 Thinke but this (and all is mended) 
 
 That the grauei, afl gaping wide. 
 
 That y oa haue but flumb t d h *, 
 
 UCTV cncic t& Tor th his Ibncht 
 
 While ihefevifions did appeare. 
 
 In the Qwrch-way paths to glide- 
 /rndwe Fairiestbdounne, 
 
 And this weake and *d!e theame, 
 No-more yeelding but a dreams, 
 
 By the triple Hecotei tcame , 
 Fwmihe ptefeneeoirfjeStiiiiiir, 
 Following darkcueiTe liki a dreamt, 
 
 C en ties, doe not reprehend. 
 ;f you pardon, we will mnd. 
 And as I am an honeft Putty , 
 
 Now ate rmtiicke; not a Moufe 
 Shall diaurbc this hallowed hoJt&. 
 I am fent wWv broome before , 
 To fweep the duft behinde the doorc. 
 
 If we haue vnearneJ lucke, 
 Now to tape the Snvenmongue, 
 We will mpke amende ere long: 
 
 So good night voto you all. 
 
 JEMf Kitf aaJ^feeafefFtiriei^thriftfrtraea. 
 
 Glue me your hands, if we be friends, 
 
 Qt. Through the houfegiuegliraoiering light, 
 
 And X&* (hU Krtore amends. 
 
 
 FINIS. 
 
 
The Merchant of Venice. 
 
 primui. 
 
 Anthmio. 
 
 ,N footh I know not why I am fo fad, 
 It wearies me : you fay it wearies you ; 
 
 how 1 caught it, round it.or came by it, 
 What ftuflfe'tUmade of, whereof it it borne, 
 lamtolearne: and fuch a Want-wit fadncflc makes of 
 
 mee, 
 That I haue much ado to know my felfe. 
 
 So!. Yow minde is tofsing on the Ocean 
 There wheie your Argofies with portly faile 
 I ike Signiors and rich Burgers on the flood, 
 Or as it were the Pageants of the fea r 
 Do ouer-peerc the pettie Traffiquers 
 That curt fie to them, do them reuerence 
 As they flye by them with their wouen wings. 
 
 Salar. Beieeue me fir, had I fuch venture forth, 
 The better part of my affections, would 
 be with my hopes abroad. ! fhould be Kill 
 Plucking the grafletoknow where fits the winde, 
 Peng in Maps for ports, and peers, and rodes ; 
 And euery obie& that might make me fejre 
 Misfortune to my ventures, out of doubt 
 Would make me fad. 
 
 Sal. My winde cooling my broth, 
 Would blow me to an Ague, when I thought 
 What barme a winde too great might doe at fea. 
 I (bould not fee the fandie houre-giafle runne, 
 But I fhould thinke of (hallow s,in<J of flats, 
 And tee my wealthy Andrew docks ir fand, 
 Vailing her high top lower then her ribs 
 To kifTeher buriall 5 fhould I goe to Church 
 And fee the holy edifice of ftone, 
 And not beihinke me ftraighr of dangerous rocks, 
 Which touching but my gentk Veffels fide 
 Would fcatter all her fpices on the ftreamc , 
 Enrobe the roring waters with my filkes , 
 And in a word, but eoen now worth this, 
 And now wottb nothing. Shall I haue the thought 
 To thinke on this, and (Troll 1 lacke the thought 
 That fuch a thing bechaunc'd would make me fad .* 
 But tell not me, 1 know Axthonio 
 Is fad to thmkc vpon hismerchandize 
 
 Amb. Bdeeue meno.I tbanke my fortune (be it. 
 My ventures are not in one bottonte traded, 
 Noc to one place ; nor-is my whole eftate 
 
 Vpon the fortune of this prefentyeete : 
 Therefore my merchandize makes me not fad. 
 
 SoU. Why then you are in lout-. 
 
 Anth. Fie, fie. 
 
 Se/a. Not in loue neither : then let v Sy von ire fad 
 BeAufc you arc not merry ; and 'twere a* ea(!e 
 For you to laugh and leape,and fay you ate merry 
 Becaufe you are not fad. Now by two-headed lamts t 
 Nature hath fram'd ftrange fellowes in her time : 
 Some that will cuermore peepe through their eyes 
 And laugh like Par rats at a bag-piper. 
 And other of fuch vineger afped , 
 T'rwt they'll not '"hew their teeth in way of fmile, 
 Though Heftor fwcate the iefi be laughable. 
 
 Enter B*ffanM, Larrnfu,tnd Grauaio. 
 
 Sola. Heere comes TlejfoHtf, 
 Your moft coble Kintman, 
 C'rtiat:,*ndLfrenfo. EaryeweU, 
 Vv'e leaue you now with better company. 
 
 S*l. 1 would haue Reid till I had made you merry, 
 If wdrthier friends had not preuemed me. 
 
 t^fm. Your worth Is very deere in my regard, 
 I take it ycur owne builnes calls on you, 
 And you embrace th'occafion to depare. 
 
 S*l. Good morrow my good Lords. (wheflf 
 
 "Saff. Good fignir.rj both, when fnail welaugh?fay,' 
 You grow exceeding Orange : muft it be fo t 
 
 5<t/. Wee'll make our leyfures to attend on your;. 
 
 Sxtunt Sotarino, and So/an fo. 
 
 Lor. My Lord 'Bafwajmcc you haue found Aittbafa 
 We two will leabe you,but at dinner time 
 J prsy vou haue in rnindc where we muft mcete. 
 
 Baff I will not fade you. 
 
 (frat . You looke not well fignior Anttionh t 
 You haue too much refpeft vpon the world : 
 They loofe it that doc buy it with much cait, 
 Beleeue me you are maruelloufly chsng'd. 
 
 An*. I hold the world but as the World Grttitve, 
 A Rage, where euery man muft play a part , 
 And mine a fad one. 
 
 Cratt, Let me play the foole, 
 With mirth and laughter let old wriockks come, 
 And let my Liuer rather heate With wine , 
 Then ray heart covie with mortifying grones 
 Why (hould a man who fe bloud is warme within , 
 SU like his Gfrandfir, cut in A lab!;fler? 
 Sleeps when he wakes ? and^rwp into cbc leuadie? 
 
162 
 
 &y being pceuifh ( I tell thec what slntboiHt, 
 
 [ loue thcc, sod it is my louc that fpeakcs ; 
 
 There are a (on of men, whofe vifages 
 
 Do creameand mantle like a (landing pond, 
 
 And do a wilfull ftilnefle entertainc, 
 
 With purpofc to be dreft in an opinion 
 
 Of wifedomc, grauity, profound conceit, 
 
 At who fhould fay, 1 am fir an Oracle, 
 
 And when 1 ope my lips, let no dfeggc barke. 
 
 my A*tkamo t \ do know of thcfc 
 That therefore ooely are reputed wife, 
 For faying nothing ; when 1 am vcric (ure 
 
 If they fhould fpeake, would almofl dam thofe eares 
 
 Which hearing (hem would call tbeit brotheri foolet : 
 
 lie tell thce more of this another time. 
 
 Bat fifh not wich this mclancholly baite 
 
 For tbit foolc Gudgin, this opinion : 
 
 Come good Lorenzo, faryewell a while. 
 
 He end my exhortation after dinner. 
 
 Lor. Wcll,wc will leauc you then till dinner time. 
 
 1 muft be one of thcfc fame dumbe wife men, 
 For Graiono ncuer let's me fpeake. 
 
 Cra. Well, kecpe mr company but two yeares mo, 
 Thou fliah not know the found of thine owne 
 
 . Far you well. He grow talker for this gcare. 
 
 Gr<.Thankej ifaith,oi fiJence is oncly commendable 
 In a neats tongue dri'd, and a maid not vendible. Exit. 
 
 Ant. ]t it that any thing now. 
 
 "Bof. Gruti/tno fpcakes an infinite deale of nothing, 
 more then any man In all Venice, hit reafons arc two 
 grimes of whcate hid in two biHheh ofchaffe.you fhaii 
 feeke a!! day ere you finde them, 8c when you haue them 
 they are not worth the fearch. 
 
 A*. Well : tel me now, what Lady is the fame 
 To whom you fwore a fecret pilgrimage 
 That you to day promis'd to tel me of? 
 
 "Btf. T'tsnot vnknowncto you yf/W 
 How much I haue difabled mine cfiate, 
 By fomcthtng (hewing a more fwelling port 
 Then my faint meanes would grant continuance : 
 Nor do I now make monc to be abddg d| 
 From fucb a noble rate, but my chcefe care 
 Is to come fairely off from the great debts 
 Wherein my time formthing too prodigal! 
 Hath left me gag'd : to you Antbmit 
 I owe the moft in money , and in loue, 
 And from your loue I haue a vvarrantic 
 To vnburnen all my plots and purpofes. 
 How to get clecre of all the debts I owe. 
 
 An. I pray you good Ttafrnnio let me know it, 
 And if it ftmd as you your felfeftill do, 
 Within the eye of honour, be affur'd 
 My purfe.my perfon,my cxtreameft meancs 
 Lye all vnlock'dtoyoutoccafions. 
 
 "Stiff. I n my fchoole day es, when 1 had left one (haft 
 I (hot his fellow of the felfefame flight 
 The felfcfaroc way, with more aduifed watch 
 To find e the other forth, and by aduenturing both, 
 I oft found both. I vrge this child-hoode proofe, 
 Becauf: what followes is pure innocence. 
 I owe you much, and like a wilfull youth, 
 That which I owe is loft : but rf you plcafe 
 TO fhoote another arrow that felfe way 
 Which you did fhoot the firft, I do not doubt, 
 As I will watch the ayme : Or to finde both, 
 Or bring your latter hazard backc againc, 
 
 And thankfully reft debtcr for 
 
 v*. You know me well,and herein fpeod but time 
 To wiode about my loue with circumftance, 
 And oat of doubt you doe more wrong 
 In making queftion of my vttermoft 
 Then if you had made waftc of all I haue : 
 Tbcn doc but fay to me what 1 fhould doe 
 That in your knowledge may by me be done, 
 And I am preft vnto it j therefore fpeake. 
 
 B*ff. In 'Bttmom is a Lady richly left . 
 And flic it fairc, and fairer then that word, 
 Of wondrous venues, fometirnet from her eyes 
 1 did receiue faire fpeechlefie merTages : 
 Her name s ?rrw, nothing vndcrvaJlcwd 
 To file's daughter, Brmtu ?mt* , 
 Nor is the wide world ignorant ofhzr worth . 
 For (h four e wndes blow m from euery coaft 
 Renowned futors , and her funny locks 
 Hang on her temples like a golden fleece , 
 Which makes her feat ofBtlmmt fMflu ftrond, 
 And many l*f<nu come in qutft of her. 
 
 my Anthofno, had 1 but the meanes 
 To hold a rtuall place with one of them, 
 
 1 haue a minde prefages me fuch thrift, 
 That I fhould queftionSeiTe be fortvnare. 
 
 Atk Thou knowft that all my fonunes are at fea , 
 Neither haue 1 money, nor commodity 
 To raife a prefect fummc, therefore got forth 
 Try what my credit can in Yentct doc , 
 That fhall be rackt euen to the y ttermoll. 
 To furnifh thee to Tttlawnt to faire Pvritt. 
 Goeprefently enquire, and To will J 
 Where money is, and 1 no queftion make 
 To haue it of my trufi.or tor my fake. fxomt. 
 
 Enter PortM 9tth her watttng 
 
 Porti*. By my troth Nernfi*, my little body is a wea- 
 rie of this greac world. 
 
 Ner. You would be fweet Madam , if your oufcric 
 were in the fame abundance as your good fortunes arc 
 and yctforoirght I fee, they are as fieke thai furfec wuh 
 too much, as they that ftaruc With nothing ; it is no fmal 
 happineffe therefore to bee fcatcd in the meane , fuper- 
 fluitie comes fooner by white haires , but cooipctcnoe 
 lines longer. 
 
 fcrtM. Goodfcntcncn,and well pronounc'd. 
 
 Ner. They would be better if well followed. 
 
 Portia. If to doc were as cafic as to know what were 
 good to doc, Chappeis had bcene Churches , and pooce 
 ectns cottages Princes pallaccsj It is a good Diuine th-t 
 followes his owne inftrudions; I can cafier teach rwen- 
 t>c what were good to be done.thcn be one of the t wen- 
 tie to follow mine owne teaching : the braine may de- 
 uife lawes for the blood , but * not temper leapes ore * 
 coldc decree, fuch a rwre is madnefle the youth, to skip 
 ore the mefties of good counfaiie she cripple ; but this 
 rcafon not in fafhion to choofe me a husband ; O mee, 
 the word choofe, I may neither choofe whom 1 vould, 
 nor refufe whom I dtfltke,fo is the wil of a liuing daugh. 
 ter curb'd by the will of a dead father ; it is not hard AVr. 
 riff*, that I cannot choofe on,nor refafe none. 
 
 NIT. Your rather was eucr vertuous , and ru>!y men 
 at their death haue good iofpirationi, therefore the lot- 
 terie that hee hath deurfed in thcfc three cbefts of gold, 
 liiuer^rutleecje, whereof who ebaofcs his meaning, 
 
 choofci 
 
The ^Merchant of Venice. 
 
 choofes you, wilno doubt neuer be chofen by any right- 
 ly,but onewhopoufhail rightly Joue.-bui what warmth 
 is there in your ffc&ion towards any of ehefe Princely 
 (liters that are already come ? 
 
 Par. 1 pray thce ouer-name them.and as thou natneft 
 them,I will defcnbe them.and according to my defcnp- 
 lion Icuell atrnvaffeclion. 
 
 Ner, Firfl there is the Neopolirane Prince. 
 
 Ptr. I that's a colt indeede, for he doth nothing but 
 talke of his horfe, and hee roakcj tt a great appropria- 
 lion to his ownc good part's that He can fhoo himhim- 
 felfe : I am much afraid my Ltdie his mother plaid {aife. 
 with a Scnyih. 
 
 Ner. ThaniitheTetneCoumiePaJentine. 
 
 far. He doth nothing but ftownefas who {hould 
 fay, and you will not haue ihe.t hoofe .- he heates rnerrie 
 tales and fmiles not, Ifr are hee will proue the weeping 
 Phylofophec when he growes old, being fo full of vn- 
 mannerly fadneflein his youth.)! had rather to be marri- 
 ed to deaths bead with bone in his mouth, then to ei- 
 ther of thefe ; God dfend mefromthefc two. 
 
 Ner. How fay you by the .French Lord, Mounfier 
 Le Bo**t ? 
 
 Pro. God made him, and therefore let him paffe for a 
 man, in truth 1 know it is a Gnn* to be a mocker.but he, 
 why he hat.h a borfe better then the Ncopolitaos, a bet' 
 ter bad habite of frowning then tne Count Patent me ,hc 
 s euery man in no man, ifa Traflell fin he fals ftraigbt 
 a capring.he will fence with hit own (hadow.If 1 (hould 
 marry him, I fhould marry twentie husbands-: iFhee 
 would defpife me,] would forgiue him.for if he louc m 
 to madnefTe.l (hould neuer requite him. 
 
 Ntr. What fay you then \.Gftto^rridge y tbeyong 
 Baton of EngUndl 
 
 far. You know I fay nothing to him, fot hee vndeN 
 ftands not rne,n0r I him . he hath neither Latin* , Frnxh, 
 ;ior /'<</;', end you will come into the Court & fweare 
 that 1 haue a poore penme-wotth in the Engkfr . hee ii a 
 proper mans picture, but ah who can coouerfe with a 
 dumbe fhow ? how odly he is fuited.I thinkc he bought 
 his doublet in /W/^his round hofe in Frjuccefrii bonnet 
 in Germ4ntt,and his behauiour euery where. 
 
 Ner. What thinke you ofthe other Lord his neigh- 
 bour? 
 
 Ptr. Thai he hath a neighbourly charirie in him, for 
 he borrowed a bo-xe ofthe eare of the Engtifbaum, and 
 fwore he would pay him againe when hee Was able : 1 
 thinke the Frenchman became hi f furetie.and feald vnder 
 for another. 
 
 Ntr. U ow like you the yong Germatnt, the Duke of 
 Stxmits Nephew? 
 
 f. Very vildely in the morning when hee it fober, 
 and moft vildely in the aftemoone when hee is dninke : 
 when he is beft.he is a little worfe then aman, rtd when 
 hels worft.heisliiilebetterthenabeaft: and the wotft 
 rail that eu'er fell, I hope I (hail make tiiift to goc with- 
 out him. 
 
 Mr.lfhefHould-olfertoehoofe.andchoofe the right 
 Casket, yoG (hould refufetoperforme your Father* will, 
 if you (Viould refufe to accept him. 
 
 Par. Therefore for fearc ofthe worft, I prty ihee fet 
 adeepeglafleofReiniftuwinson the contrary Caiket, 
 for ifthediuellbe within, and that temptation without, 
 1 know he will choofe it. . I will doe any thing Nemffa 
 ere 1 will be married to a fpunge. 
 
 Ntr. Y*unde not feare Lady the hauing any of 
 
 thefe Lords, they haue acquainted me with their deter- 
 minations, which is indeede to returne to their home, 
 and to trouble you with no more fuire, vnlefle you may 
 be won by fome other fort then your Fathers impofit J- 
 on,dcpending on the Casket*. 
 
 Pn. Jfniueeobeasoldca*5i&&, f will dye as 
 chnfle as 2>tMi vnJeflc 1 be obtained by the manner 
 of my Fathers will .- I am glad this parcril of wooers 
 arc fo reafonablc , for there i not one among them but 
 1 doate on hii vene abfence . and I Wifli ihcm a faire de- 
 parture. 
 
 Ner. Doe you not remember Ladie in your Fa- 
 thers time, a Vtmcutn, aSchoIlsr ajid a Souldior that 
 came hither In compante ofthe Marqueffe of ^Mttuit- 
 ferr*t ? 
 
 for. Ves.ye,it was Vafuio. as I thinke, fo was bee 
 call'd. 
 
 Ntr. True Madarrvheeofall the men that euer my 
 foolifh eyes fook'd vpon. vras the beft dcfrminga faiie 
 Lady. 
 
 for. I ramember him well.and 1 remember him wor - 
 thy of ihy praife. 
 
 En'er 
 
 Ser. The foure Strangers fcel<e yop Madam to ukc 
 their leaue : nd there is a fore-runner coma from a fift, 
 the Prince of Moroc*. wbo brings word (b,flrince his 
 Maifter will be het e to night. 
 
 far. If I could bid the fift welcomrwith fo good 
 heart as I can bid the other foure farewell; 1 (hould be 
 glad of his approach: if he haae the condition of * Saint. 
 and the completion of a diuell. I had rather hee ftiould 
 fhciue me then wine me. Come N<rr/*,firra go beforej 
 whiles wee (hut the gate ?pon one woooi , another 
 knockfflt thedoore. Exami. 
 
 Enter Btfton a,th Sbjlotkf ibc lew. 
 
 Shy. Three thoufand ducates.wcll. 
 faff'. Jfir.for three month*. 
 Shy. For three rnomhtjWell 
 Bjiff. For the which, a 1 tqld you, 
 jlnrkomo Oiafl be bound. 
 
 ~Baf. May you fted me ? Will you pleafurc me ? 
 Shall I know your an f were 
 
 Sty. Three thoufand ducats for thrte months. 
 tnd Antbonio bound. 
 
 "Baf. Your anfwere to that . 
 
 Shj . ^/rthemo is a good roan. 
 
 Buff. Haue you heard any- imputation to the con. 
 irary. 
 
 Shj. Ho no.no.no.no : my meaning in faying he is a 
 good man, iitohaue you vnderftsnd me that he is (uffi- 
 em, yet hijyteancs are in fuppofitton i he hath an Argo- 
 fie bound to Tripoli*, another to the Indies, I vnder- 
 fljnd rnoreouer vpon theRyaha,he hath third atMexi- 
 ed.afourtKfor England, aod other ventures hee h5th 
 fquandred abroad, out (hips are but boards, Say lert but 
 men, there be land tats, and water ratt, water theeu. 
 and land theeues, I meane Pyrats, and then there is the 
 perril! of waters, winde$, and rocks .-the man isnotwith- 
 ftanding njfficient .three thoufand ducat $.1 thinkc J may 
 take his, bond. 
 
 "Bif. Be 80ured you may. 
 
 /. I 
 
1 66 
 
 The ^Merchant of Venice. 
 
 It*. I will be >ft'ured I any : tnd that 1 may 
 , Iwillbethinke met, may I fpeake with 
 
 to atti- 
 
 red, 
 
 Bajf. If it pleafe you to dine with vs. 
 
 lew. Yes, tofmcllporke, to eate of the habitation 
 which your Prophet the Nazirite comured the diuell 
 into i I will buy with you, fell with you, talkc with 
 you, watke wuh you, and fo following : but I will 
 not cate with you.drinke with you, nor pray with you. 
 What newes on the Ryalca, who it he comes here ? 
 
 Enter Aithtmo 
 
 "Batf. This it fignior Anihtnit. 
 
 Int. How like a fawning publican he looker 
 I hate him for he it a Chriftian i 
 But more,fot chat in low fimplicide 
 He lends out money gratis.snd bring? downe 
 The rate of vlanec here with vs in Vtnce. 
 If I can catch him once vpon the hip, 
 I will feed* fat the ancient grudge I bearehim. 
 He hates our fcied Nation,and he railes 
 Euen there where Merchants moft doe congregate 
 Onme,mybargaines.andmy well-worne thrift, 
 Which hccals interred : Curfed be my Trybe 
 If I forgme him. 
 
 Buff, tfp/ta^.doe you heare. 
 
 Sin, 1 amdebacine of my prefent ftore, 
 And by the ncerc gclfe of my memorie 
 I cannot inftantly ra>fe vp the grofffl 
 Of full three thoufand ducats : what of that? 
 TWufa wealthy Hebrew of my Tribe 
 Will furnifb me ; but foft,how many months 
 Doe you defuc i Reft you faire good fignior, 
 Yourworfhlp wasthelaft man iocurmouthes. 
 
 jfnr. Skjlockf , albeit I neither lend nor borrow 
 By taking.nor by gturngof cxcefle, 
 Yetto fupply the ripe wapts of my friend, 
 He breake a cuftome : is he yet poffcft 
 How much he would ? 
 
 Sty. I,l,three thoufand ducats. 
 
 Ant. And for three months. 
 
 Sty. 1 had forgot .three months, you cold me (6. 
 Well thcn,your bond : and let me fee.but heart you, 
 Me thoughts you faid,you neither lend fior borrow 
 Vpon aduamage. 
 
 Ant. I doe neuer vfe it. 
 
 Sty. When l*c*l> graz'd his Vncle Laktm Iheepe, 
 This he b from our holy Abram was 
 (As his wife mother wrought in his behalfe} 
 The third poflefler ; I.he was the third. 
 
 Ant, And what of him,did he take interred t 
 
 Sty. No,nottake intereft.not as you would fay 
 Direftly inteft,rrarkewhat /Wdid, 
 When L<&an and himfelfe were compreroyz'd 
 That all the eanel ings which were ftreaktand pied 
 Should fall Kttctbi hter, the Ewes being rancke, 
 In end of Autumne turned to the R ammes, 
 And when the worke of generation was 
 Btwene thefe woolly oreedert in the sc"f, 
 The f kUfull (hepheard pil'd me ccrraine wand , 
 And in thedooing of the deede of ktnde, 
 Heftucke tHem vp before the fulfome Ewer, 
 Who then conceauing.did in caning time 
 Fill party-colour'd lambs, and thole were loc&t. 
 This was a way to thnue, and he was blcft : 
 
 And thrift is bl effing if men (leak it not. 
 
 Ant. This was a venture fir that l*ftk feru'd for. 
 A thing not in his power to bring to pafle, 
 But fw ay'd and fafhion'd by the h ;nd of heauen. 
 Was chit inferted to make inteneft good ? 
 Or is your gold and ftluer Ewea and Rams t 
 
 Shy. I cannot cell, I makeitbreedcaifafi, 
 But note me fignior. 
 
 Ant. Marke you this Baftm*, 
 The diuell can cite Scripture for hispurpoft, 
 An cutll foule producing holy witneffe, 
 1 1 like avillaine withafmilingchceke, 
 A goodly apple rotten at the heart. 
 
 what a goodly outfide falfehood hath. 
 
 Sty, Three thoufand ducats, 'tis a good round fun. 
 Three months from twelue,then let me fee the rate- 
 
 Am. Well Sfylckt, Chtll we be beholding to you / 
 
 Sly. Signior Antbonu,tMny a time and oft 
 In theRyalto you haue rated me 
 About my monies and my vfances 2 
 Still haue I bome it with a patient flung, 
 (For fuffrance is the badge of all our Tribe.) 
 You call me nmbefeeuer,cut-throate dog, 
 And fpet vpon my lewifh gaberdine, 
 And all for vieofthat which is mine owne. 
 Well then, it now appeares you neede my helpe t 
 Goe to then.y ou come to me, and you fay, 
 Sbjlockf, we would haue money es.you fay fo : 
 You that did voide your rume vpon my beard, 
 Andfoote me as you fpurne a flrangci curre 
 Ouer your threfhold,moneyes is your fuite. 
 What (hould I fay to you ? Should I not fay, 
 Hath a dog money ? Is itpoffiblc 
 A curre (hould lend three thoufand ducats ? or 
 Shall I bend low, and in a bond-mans key 
 With bated brcath.and whifpringhumblencfle, 
 Say this : Fairc fir.you fpet on me on Wednefday laft | 
 You fpurn'd me fuch a day; another time 
 You cald me dog : and fo; rhefc curiefies 
 He lend you thus much moneyec. 
 
 Ant, lamas like to call thecCo againf, 
 Tofpet on thee agalnc,to fpurne the* too. 
 If thou wilt lend this money .lend it not 
 Aitothyfriendsjforwhendidfriendftiptake 
 A breede of barraine mettall of his friend ? 
 But lend it rather to thinrcnemie. 
 Who i/he breake.thou maift with better face 
 Exaft the penalties. 
 
 Sty. Why looke you how you florme, 
 
 1 would be friends with y ou.an 4 haue your lone, 
 Forget the fhames that you haue ftaind roe w'cb, 
 Supplie your prefent vvaD,scd talce nodoice 
 Ofvfance for my moneyeft,en<t youle not heare me, 
 ThisiskindelofTer. 
 
 "Sfffi This were kindnette. 
 
 Sty. This kindneiTe will I fhowe, 
 Goe with me to a Notarie.feale roe there 
 Your tingle bond,and in a merrie fport 
 If you repaie me not on fuch a day, 
 In fuch a place, fach fum or fums as are 
 Expreft in the coodiuon,letthe forfeite 
 Be nominated for an equ all pound 
 Of your faire fiefh.to be cut orTand taken 
 In what part of your bod ie it pleafeth me. 
 
 Ai. Content infaith,IIe feale to fuch a bond, 
 And fay there is much kindneffe in ths lew. 
 
 Bcf. You 
 
The ^ferchant of Ytrtice. 
 
 Bajf. You flull not feale to fuch a bond for me, 
 lie rather dwell in my oeceflitie. 
 
 jlnt. Why feare not man,I will not forfaite it, 
 Within thefe two monthi > that's a month before 
 This bond expires,! doe expect rctorne 
 Of thrice three times the valew of this bond. 
 
 thy. O father ^r,n,wflatthcfeChrift!anj are. 
 Whole owne hard dealings teaches them fufpect 
 The thoughts of others :Praie you tetl me this, 
 If be Pnould break e h is d aie, what (hould I game 
 By the exafHon of the forfeiture ? 
 A pound of msr.s flefh taken from s man, 
 Is not fo claimable, profitable neither 
 As flefli of Mutrons,Bf efcs.or Goates,! fay 
 To buy hisfauour,! extend this friendship, 
 [fhc willtaJ<eJt,fo:ifnotadicw, 
 And for my loue 1 praie you wrong me not. 
 
 jint. Yc*Skjlockt,\ will fcale vnto this bond. 
 
 Sbj. Then mcete me forthwith at the Notaries, 
 Giue him direction for this merrie bond, 
 And I will goe and purfe the ducats ftraitc. 
 See to my houfe left in the fearefull gard 
 Of an vnt hriftie knauc : and prefentlie 
 lie be with you. Exit. 
 
 Ant, Hie thee gentle /#*'. This Hebrew will tarne 
 Chri(tian,he growes kinde, 
 
 2.4j[T. I like not faire teames, andavillsinesminde. 
 
 isfvt. Come on,in thif there can be no difmaie, 
 My Shippes come home a month before the date. 
 
 Exeunt. 
 
 MM Secundw* 
 
 nttrMereckuiAt<f#*ieA-firrea!l in white, end three tr 
 fmrc follower i tceerdiHgly , with Port itt^ 
 Nerrifl*, and their traint. 
 Ho. Conttt. 
 
 M&. MfftikernenotfprrnyoompIeKion, 
 TheChadowedlmerieoftheburntflitfunne, 
 To whom I am a neighbour.and neere bred. 
 Bring me the faireft creature North-ward borne, 
 Where Pbcebui fire fearce thawes the yficlcs, 
 And let vs makeineifion for your loue, 
 To proue whofe blood it reddeft.his or mine. 
 I tell thee Ltdie this afpe& of mine 
 Hath feard the valian^fby my loue I fweare; 
 The beft regarded Virgins of our Clyme 
 Haueloa'd it to : I would not change this hue, 
 Except to ftealc your thoughts my gentle Qucene. 
 
 for. In tearmes of choife I am not folie led 
 By nice direction of a maidens eies : 
 Befides, the lottric of my deftenie 
 Bats me the right of volutuarie choofmg : 
 But if my Father had not fcanted me, 
 And hcdg'd meby his wit toyeelde my felfe 
 His wif?,who wins me by that meanes I told you; 
 Your fclfe (renowned Prince) thtn flood as faire 
 As any commer I faaue look'd on yet 
 For my affection. 
 
 "Mar. En for that I thankeyou, 
 Therefore I pray you leade me to the Caskets 
 To trie my fortune : By this Syrnitare 
 
 That flew the Sophie, and a perrian Prince 
 That won three helds of Sulian Sol y man, 
 I would ore- (tare the flerneft eies that looke t 
 Out-braue the heart moft daring on the earth : 
 Plucke the yong fucking Cubs from the fne Scare, 
 Yea.mocke the Lion when he rores for pray 
 To win the Ladie. But alas.the while 
 If Hircules and LjcbMpltic at dice 
 Which is the better man,thc greater throw 
 May turne by fortune from the weaker hand r 
 So is Alcidts beaten by his rage, 
 And fo may I,blinde fortune leading me 
 Mifle that which one vnworthtcr may atcaine, 
 And die with sricuin?. 
 
 Port. You muft take your chwce, 
 And either not attempt to choofc at all, 
 Or fweare before you choo(e,if you choofe wrong 
 Neucr to (peake to Ladie afterward 
 In way of marriage.therefote be aduis'd. 
 
 Ator. Nor will not, come bring me vnto my chance. 
 
 Par. Firft forward to the templc.after dinner 
 Yourhazardfliall be made. 
 
 Mor. Good fortune then, Corrtnt. 
 
 To make me bleft or curfed'ft among men. Exeunt. 
 
 iMtr tte Ciowmaletit. 
 
 b. Certainely,fnyconfciencewillferueme to run 
 from this lew my MaiRer : the fiend is atmlneelbow, 
 and tempts me.faying tom^,fotS>e,LaHna/et /o^<r,good 
 Luttacefet, or good lobbe, or good Launctltt Iibbe, v fe 
 your legs, take the ftart, run a wave : my confcience faies 
 no ; tike hcede honcft Lauxcelet, cake heed honed lAbt t 
 orasafore-faidhoncft,4/rr loblv, doe not runne, 
 fcorne running with rhy hccles ; well, the moft coragi- 
 ous fiend bids me packe,/* faies the fiend, away fies 
 the fiend, fortheheauens roufevpa braue minde faies 
 the fiend, and run ; well, my confcie nee hanging about 
 the nccke of my heart, faies verie wifely to me.- myho- 
 neft friend LMncelet, being an honeft mans fonne.or ra- 
 ther an honeft womans fonne.fot indccde my Father did 
 fomcthingfrnack.fomething grow too;hehadakindcof 
 t j9r; wel.my confcience fa\esL*nctlet bouge not,bouge 
 faies the (iend,bougcnot faies myconfciencc.confcience 
 fay I you counfaile well, fiend fay I you counfaile well, 
 to be rul'd by my confcience I /hould flay with the/p 
 my Malfter,(who God bleflethe marke)is a kinde of di- 
 ucll ; and to run away from the Itv I fliould be ruled by 
 the fiend, who fauing your reuerence is the diucll dim- 
 felfe: certatnely the /rw is (he verie diucll incarnation, 
 and in my confciencc, my confcience is a kinde of hard 
 eonfcience,to ofTer to counfaile me to ftay with the le*>\ 
 the fiend giues the more friendly counfaile : I will runne 
 fiend, my heeles are at your commandctnent , 1 will 
 
 fyterold G<Abo with a 
 
 Cob. Mai(teryong.man,you I praie yoff, which!* the 
 waieto Maifter/r? 
 
 L*n. O heauens,this is my true begotten Father, who 
 being more then fand-blinde,high grauel biinde.knows 
 me not, I will trie confufions with him. 
 
 Gel. Maifter yong Gentleman, Ipraieyou which K 
 the wa'ie to Maifter Itwti. 
 
 Lcun. Turne tpon youe right hand atthenextrur- 
 
1*8 
 
 The (^Merchant of Venice. 
 
 nine, but at the next turning of all on your left ; matrie 
 at the verie next turning.tutne of no htnd,but turn down 
 indire<5Uie to the /emu hotrfe. 
 
 Cok BeGodt formes 'twill be a hard waie to hit,can 
 you tell me whether one L**eclet that dwels with him, 
 dwell with him or no. 
 
 Linn. Talkeyouof yongMafler L*nnctltt, marke 
 me now, now will Iraife the waters ; talkc you of yong 
 Maifler Z.*n*celrt? 
 
 Cob. No Maifler fir. bui a poor? mam fonne, his Fa- 
 thrt (hough I fay't is an honed exceeding poore man, 
 and God be thanked well to hue. 
 
 L* Wcll.let his Fathet be what a will, wee taike of 
 yong Maifler Launteltt. 
 
 Gob. Your worfhips friend and Laitnceln 
 
 L*M* .But 1 praie you rrgo old man,*/g \ befeech you, 
 talke you of yong Maifter La**ctlet 
 
 Cot. Of L<uwr/,nt pleafeyourmaifterfhip. 
 
 LfM.rft Maifter Lascelrt talke not of maiftci l^anct- 
 fcrFathet.tor the youg gentleman according to facet and 
 deftimes.arxi furh odde (aymgs.the fitters three, & futh 
 branches of learning, is mderde deceafed, o: as you 
 would fay in plame learmei.gone to heauen. 
 
 (Job. Mar rie God for bid, the boy was the vene ftaffe 
 of my age.my verie prop. 
 
 L*a Do 1 look like a udgell or a houclUpoft.a flarTe 
 or a prop i doe you know me Father. 
 
 Gb Alacke the day. I know you not yong Gefule- 
 roan.but 1 ptaic you tell me,is n>y boy God teftbis foule 
 aliueor dead. 
 
 L*n, Doe you not know me Father. 
 
 Gob. Alacke fu 1 am fand blinde,! know yon not. 
 
 Lf. Nay, mdeedc if you had your eics you might 
 faile of the knowing me; it u a wife Father thae knowes 
 his owne childe. Well, old man,! will tell you newes of 
 your fon.giueme your blelTmg.truth will come tolight, 
 murder cannot be hid long, a mans fonne oiy,but in the 
 end truth will out. 
 
 Got. Praie you fu ft and vp, 1 am fure you are not 
 Lv.ce let my boy. 
 
 Lea Praie you let's haue no more fooling about 
 it , bai giue mee your blelTing : I ami Lttrctlet your 
 boy that was, your fonne that is, yous childe that 
 (hall be. 
 
 Go- 1 cannot thinke you are my fonne. 
 
 Lan. I know not what I fhalj thmke of that : but I am 
 L^atcelei the /ea>ei man,and I am fuic AUrgenc your wife 
 it my mother. 
 
 Gob. Her name is /i//irv<indcede. Hebe fworaeif 
 chou be Ltnctltt t thou art mine owne Befh and blood: 
 Lord worfhipt might he be,what a beard haft thou got; 
 thou haft gotroorchaire on thy chin, then Dobbin rny 
 philhorfeh aa on his taile 
 
 Lot ]t fhould fcemc then that Dobbins taile 
 growes backeward. I am fure he had more haire of hit 
 eailethef) I haoc of my face when I loft faw him. 
 
 Gob. Lord how art thou changd: how dootl thou 
 and thy Mafter agree,! haue brought him a prefent;how 
 gree you now t 
 
 l^in. Well.wcll.but for mine owne part.as 1 haue fet 
 vp rny reft to runawaie, fo 1 will not reft till 1 haue run 
 Tome ground : my Maifter's a verie /or, giue him a p re- 
 lent , giue him a halter, 1 am famifht in his fcruice. You 
 may tell euerie finger 1 haue with my ribs : Father I am 
 glad you are come, giue me your prefent toonc Maifter 
 to indeedc giues rue new Liuorin, tf Iferue 
 
 not rnm,l will run aa far as God has anie ground O rare 
 fortune, here comet the man, to him Father, foilama 
 l.tw if 1 ferue the Jf* tnie longer 
 
 Liter 'Baffame 
 
 B*f You may dot fo, but let it be fo hafted that 
 fupperbe readie at th fartheft by fiue of th clock?: 
 fee ihefe Letters deliuered, put the Liucnei to mak- 
 ing , and defue Gra;tano to cotne anone to my lodg- 
 ing 
 
 L*. To him Father. 
 
 Gt. God blefle your woifhip 
 
 T}A([. Gramercie.would'H tl.ou ought with me. 
 
 Gb. Here's my fonne fir, a poo re boy. 
 
 L* . Not a poore boy fir , but the rich Irmtt man that 
 would fir ax my Father fhall fpecifie 
 
 Gtt. Hehathtgrtjt infection fir, as ooe would by 
 to (erue. 
 
 L*n. Indeedethefhort and th; long u, ) fnuerhe 
 /f t and haue a dcfire as my Faihej (hall fpccifu 
 
 Gtb. His M aifter and he(Taumg y out wot (hip> teue- 
 rence)are fcarce catercolins 
 
 Lax. Tobebricfc, the ?cne truth u , that the Jtm 
 haiimg done me wrong, doth caufc me 13 my Father be- 
 ing 1 hope n old man fhall frunfie v/lo you. 
 
 Gt>. I haue here i difli of Doues tt>.t J would bcflow 
 vpon your worfhip.and my fuite u. 
 
 Lrt. In verie briefe, the fuiteu impertinent to my 
 felfe,ai your worfhip (hall know by this honeft old man, 
 and though I fay it, though old man, yet poorc man my 
 Father 
 
 Tltf. One fpeakr for both,what would you r* 
 
 Lan Serue you fir, 
 
 Gab That is the vene dcfefl oftherratcet fu. 
 
 I know thee well.ihou hall obtain'd thy fuite, 
 
 aiftei fpokc with me this dale, 
 And hath prefer 'd chec.if it be preferment 
 To leaue a rich lewcs feruice.to become 
 The follower of fo poore a Gentleman. 
 
 Clo. The old prouerbc is verie well parted bet weme 
 my M iiftet Sty/Jack* *nd you fir, you haoe the grace of 
 God fir, and he hath enough. 
 
 Bt(f. ] hou fpeak'ft it well ; go Father with thy Son, 
 Take Icaue of thy old Matfter.and enquire 
 My lodging out, giue him a Liucne 
 More gardcd then his fellowes . fee it done. 
 
 Cle. Father in,I cannot get a fet uice.no, I haue nere 
 a tongue in my head, well : if anic man in Itda haue a 
 fairer table which doth offer to (wcare vpon a booke, I 
 (hall haue good fortune} goe too, here's a fimple line 
 of life, here's a imall trifle of wiucs, alas.fificene wiues 
 is nothing, a leuen widdowcs and nine maides is a fim- 
 plecomminginforoneman, and then tofcapediow- 
 ning thrice, and to bcinpenll of my life with the edge 
 of a featherbed, here are fimple fcapca -. well, if Fortune 
 be a woman, (lie's a good wench for this gerc: Father 
 coroCjIle take my Icaue of the lev in (he twinkling. 
 
 Exit Citwme. 
 
 Stf. 1 praie thee good Ltmxrdo thinke on rhii , 
 Thefe things being bought and ordeHy bellowed 
 Returnein haftc.for I doe feaft to night 
 My befi efrcemd acquaintance, hie thee goe 
 
 Ltf.My beft endcuors (ball be done nerciq^arXc. 
 Eater GrMutn. 
 
 Gr*. Where's your Maiftei. 
 
 Ltyn Toodcr 
 
Tbe^Mercbant of Venice. 
 
 169 
 
 Let*. Yonder fir he walkcs, 
 
 gra. Sigrnor2fo/4. 
 
 Baf. GrMituio. 
 
 gra. I haue a fate to you. 
 
 </f. You hauc obtain'd it. 
 
 Gr*. You muft not denic mc,I mufi goe with you to 
 Belmont. 
 
 *Re$, Why then you muft .- but hcstc thee GrttUno, 
 Thou art to wild e, to rude, and bold of voyce, 
 Pans that become tbee happily enough, 
 And in fuch eyes as ours appeare not faults; 
 But where they arc not knowne.why there they ft>ow 
 Something too liberail, pray thce take painc 
 To allay with Come cold drops of modeftie 
 Thy skipping fpirit,Icaft through thy wildc behauiout 
 1 be mifconfterd in the place I goe to. 
 And loofe my hopes. 
 
 Grit. Signor^/a 
 If I doe not put on a fober habite, 
 Talke with refpe&.and (wears but now and than, 
 Weareprayer bookcs in my pocket,looke demurely, 
 Nay more,whilc grace is fay'mg hood mine eyes 
 Thus with my hit. and fjgh and fay Amen ; 
 Vfe all the obferuance of ciutlluie 
 Like one well ftudied in a fad oftent 
 TopleafehuGrandarD,neucrtru(tmcmore. 
 
 B*f. Well, we ftull fee your bearing 
 
 <jr4. Nay but 1 bane to night.you (hall not gage roe 
 By what we doe to night. 
 
 af. No that were pittie, 
 I would intreate you rather co put on 
 Your boldeft fuite of mirth.for we haue friend* 
 That purpose merriment : but far you well, 
 lhaue feme bufmefle. 
 
 Gr4. And I muft to Lorenfo and the reft, 
 Bi|t we will vifite you at fupper time. Extant. 
 
 Eater Itflic* mdthe Quant 
 
 /if. I am forry thou wilt leaue my Father fo, 
 Our houfe i* helLand thou a merric diuell 
 Did'ft rob it of foroe tafte of tedioufnefle ; 
 But far thee well.tbere it a ducat Tor thec, 
 And L*nctlet t foone at fupper fiiali thou fee 
 LffTinto.who if thy new Maifters gucft. 
 Giue him this Leuer.doc it fecretly , 
 And fo arwcll :1 would txwhaue my Father 
 See me ttlke with thee. 
 
 Ci. Aduc.tcares exhibit my tongue,moft beautifull 
 Pagan, moftfwccte lew.ifaChriftiandoe not play the 
 knaue and get thce, I am much dcceiued; but adue,chef? 
 fooli(h drops doc fomewhxdrowne my manly fpint. 
 adue. x,i 
 
 lef. Farewell good Lanctlet 
 Alacke.what hamous fmneis u m me 
 Tobe a(hamed to be my Fathers childe, 
 But though I am a daughter to his blood, 
 I am not to his manners : O Loren'^o, 
 If thou keepe promife I fliall end this ftnfe. 
 Become a Chri(lian,and thy louing wife Exit 
 
 Eater GTMuuio t Lret.t t Sl*rinf l im<iS*lMi)o 
 LIT Nay , we will (linkc away m fupper time, 
 Difguife vs at my lodgmg,and returne 11 in an hourc 
 Gra. We haue not made good preparation. 
 Sal. Wchaucnotfpok<vs yes of Torch-bearers. 
 
 Sl. Ti Vile vnlcfle it may be quaintly ordered. 
 And better in my minde not vndertookc. 
 
 Lr. Tu now but fourc of clock.we haue two hoores 
 To furni/h vt; friend L*nceltt what's the newes. 
 Ettir LoKtlti jvttb * Ltnrr. 
 
 Lot. And it fhafl pleafe you to break e vp this, Qiall U 
 feeme tofigntfie 
 
 Lor. \ know the hand.in faith 'tit a fairc hand 
 And whiter then the paper it writ on, 
 I the faite hand that writ. 
 
 Cr. Louenewes in faith 
 
 Lsn By your leaue fir 
 
 Lor. Whither gocft thou/ 
 
 L*. Marryfirtobid my old Matter the7*tofup 
 ton.ght withmynewMifWnheChfifltan. 
 
 Lor. Hold here,take this.tell gentle Itffic* 
 I will not faile her ; Tpeake u priuately j 
 Go Gentlemen, will you prepare you for thisMasketo 
 
 night. 
 I am prouided ofa Torch-bearer. Exti.Clwnt 
 
 S*l. I mat ry.ilc be gone about it flrait. 
 
 Sol. Andfowill I 
 
 Lor. Meete me and Gratunt at Grtu*t, lodging 
 Some hourc hence. 
 
 Sat. Tit good we do fo. g Xlt 
 
 Gr*. Was not that Letter horn hire /fjfica? 
 
 Lr. I muft needct tell thee all.fhe haih directed 
 How f (hall take her from her Fathers hoofe, 
 What gold and icwels (he is furnifht with, 
 What Pages fuite (lie haih in read'merTe 
 I fere the //whet Father come to heaum, 
 It will be for his gemfe daughters fake ; 
 And neuer dare misfortune c rofle het foote, 
 VnlelTe llie doe it vndcr this excufe, 
 That (he is iiTue to a fauhlefle lev 
 Come goe with me.pervfe thu as thou goeft, 
 Faiie l*ff!c* fhall be my Torch bearer Exn 
 
 Eater Itw t nadhu amn ibat n&i the Clewne. 
 
 lev. Well.thou fhall fce.thy eyes fhaJl be thy mdge 
 The difference of old Sbjloe^ md <*/*, . ' 
 What feflic<i,ikou (halt not gurniandixe 
 As thou haft done with me : what Itfftca I 
 And Oeepe.and fnore,and rend appartell out. 
 Why It$c*\ fay 
 
 fr*. Wtylfffit*. 
 
 Shy. Who bids thee call ? I do not bid thce call. 
 
 Ch. Yout worship was wont to tell me 
 I could doe nothing without bidding. 
 t ttr le/K*. 
 
 fef. Call you? what is yonr will? 
 
 Shj. J am bd forth to fupper leffica, 
 There are my Keyes : but wherefore (hould J go^ 
 I am not bid for louc.they flstttt me, 
 But yet He goe in hate,to feede vpon 
 The prodigall Chriftian. Irffic* my girle, 
 Looke to my houfe, I am right loath to goe. 
 There ii fome til a b ruing toward* my reft. 
 For I did dreams of money bags to night. 
 
 C/#. I befeech you fir goc.my yong Mafler 
 Doth e^eH your reproach. 
 
 Shj. So doe 1 his. 
 
 Clt And thev haueconfpited together. I wiilnot fay 
 
 you (hall fee a M aske, but if you doe, then it was not for 
 
 nothing that my nofe fell a bleeding on blacke raondty 
 
 P lift. 
 
170 
 
 The Merchant of Venice. 
 
 Here dwels my father lew. Hoa.who's within? 
 le/ua^tut. 
 
 leff. Who are youhellmefor more cenainry, 
 Albeit I le fweafc that I do know your tongue. 
 L*. .rvz,and thy Loue. 
 lef. Lrrtnx* certaine.and thy loue indeed, 
 For who loue I fo much? and now who knowe* 
 But you LwVbetha I am yours > 
 
 Lor. Heauen and thy thoughts are witncfs that thoo 
 
 art. 
 
 lef. Heere,catch this cajket.it is worth the painet, 
 1 am glad 'tis night,you do not looke on me, 
 For I am much afham'd of my exchange : 
 But loue is blinde. and louers cannot fee 
 The pretty follies that themfelues comrrir, 
 For if they could, dptfiumfclfe would biufe 
 To fee me thus transformed to a boy 
 
 Lor. Defcend,for you muft be my torch-bearer 
 lef. What, muft ] hold a Candle to my (hames ) 
 They inthemfeluec goodfootharetootoo light. 
 Why, 'tis an office of difcouery Loue, 
 And I (hould be obfcur'd. 
 Lor. Soyouarefweet, 
 
 Eu*n in the louelv garnifli of a boy:but come at once, 
 For the clofe night doth play the run-away , 
 And we are (laid for at 'Sa/Mif't feaft . 
 
 lf. I wifl make faft the dooret and guild my felfe 
 With feme more ducat$,and be -with you ftraight. 
 Cm. Now by my hood, a gent le.and no lew. 
 Ltr. Be(hw me but 1 loue her heartily. 
 For flic is wife, if I can iudgc of h, 
 And fajrcfhe is, Ifthat mine eyes be true, 
 And true (he is,as (he hathprou'd her fclfc : 
 Artd therefore like her ft lfe,wfe,faire,and true, 
 Shall fl>e be placed in my content foule. 
 
 Enter ttflic** 
 
 What, art thdu come ? on gertilemen r iway, 
 Our masking mates by this time for vsftay. Exit. 
 
 Enter jfnthenie. 
 
 A*a t Who's there? 
 
 Grit. Signior Authonu t 
 
 tsfnt. Fie,rie,(?r4f /, where are all the reft ? 
 Tis nine a clocke, our friends all flay for you, 
 Nomaske to night,the winde is come about, 
 Bafftotfa presently will goe aboord, 
 I haue fent twenty out to feeke for you. 
 
 Cra. I am glad on't, I 'defirc no more delight 
 Then to be vnder faile.snd gone to night. xtxr.t. 
 
 Enter Tortta with Mtrrtefojnd tab thetrtrttntt. 
 
 far. Goe,draw afide the curtaines, and di fcoucr 
 The feuerall Caskets to th is noble Prince : 
 Now make your choyfe- 
 
 "Mtr. The firft of gold,who this infci ipt ion beares, 
 Who choofeth me,fhall gaine what men defirc. 
 The fecond (5hier,which thispromife carries 
 Who choofcth nte,(hall get as much as he deferue*. 
 This third.dull lead.with warning all as biunr, 
 Who choofeth me.muft gibe and hazard all he hath, 
 How fh all J know if I doe choofc the right ? 
 
 far. The 
 
 aft,attnt a clockc ith morning, filling out that yccro on 
 afhwenfdiy was foure yeerc in th'afternoone 
 
 Shy. What ate their maskes ? heare you me fefl!ta, 
 Lock vp my door,and when you hearc the drurti 
 And the vile fqucaling of the wry^neckt Fife, 
 Cl amber not you vp to the cafements then, 
 Mor thruft your head into the publiquc fheete 
 To gaze on ChriftUn fooles with varnifht faces : 
 But flop my houfes earcs,! meant my cafements, 
 Let pot the found of (hallow foppehe enter 
 My foberhoufc. By t'fds ftarte I fweare, 
 I haue nominde of feafting forth to night : 
 But I will goe : goe you before me fura, 
 Say I will come. 
 
 Cto. 1 will goe before fir 
 Miftri* lookl out at window for all this 3 
 There will come a Chriftian by, 
 Will be worth a leweseye. 
 
 Shj. What faies- that foole of tttgm off-fpnng ? 
 
 ha. 
 
 ttf. His words were farewell miftris,nething elfe. 
 Shy. Thepatch is kindeenough.but a huge feeder : 
 Snaile-flow in profic,but he fleepes by day 
 More then the wilde-cat : drones hiue not with me, 
 Therefore I part with him, and part with him 
 To one that I would haue him helpe to wafle 
 His borrowed purfe. Well /effSen goe in, 
 Perhaps I will retome immediately ; 
 Doe as 1 bid you, (hut dores after you, faft binde, faft 
 
 finde, 
 A prouerbe neper f\ale in thriftie mlnde. Exit. 
 
 lef. Farcwell,and if my fortune, be not croft, 
 1 haue a Father,y on a daughter loft. Exit. 
 
 Enter tht "Mn)\tert t CrMl4>ie rndSnTine. 
 
 Gr*. This is the penthoufe vnder which Lorenzo 
 Defired vs to make a Aand. 
 
 Sal. His hours is almoft paft. 
 
 Gra. And it is meruailc he out-dwelt rmhoure, 
 Porlduer^euer jun before the clocke. 
 
 . Sal. O ten times /after P*am Pidgions flye 
 To fteals. loues bonds new madc,thcn they are wont 
 Fokf epeobliged faith vnforfaited. 
 
 Cm. That eusr holds, who cifeth from a f'eaft 
 With that keene appetite that he fits dowrre ? 
 Where is the horfe that doth vnrread againe 
 His tedious ineafures With the vnbated fire, 
 That he did pace them firft : all things that are* 
 Are with more fpirit chafedchen entoy'd 
 How like a yonger or a prodigaU 
 The skarfeo barke puts from her natiue bay, 
 Hudg'd and embraced by the (trumpet windM 
 How like a prodigal! doth (he returne 
 With ouer-wither'd ribs and ragged failes, 
 Leane,rent,and begger'd by the ftrumpet winde ? 
 
 . Hcete cornej JJorww, more of this here- 
 after. 
 Lor. Sweete friends, your patience fof my long! 
 
 bode, 
 
 Not J,but my affiires haue made yon wait : 
 When you (hall pi cafe to p)ay the theeues for wiues 
 lie watch as long for you them approach 
 
The tZMtnhant of Pemce. 
 
 171 
 
 How (hall I know if 1 doe choofe the right. 
 
 Par t The one of them container my picture Prince, 
 [fyou choofe that,ihen t em yours withal) 
 
 Mr. Some God direct rny i udgemcnt.lct roe fee, 
 [ will furuay the infcriptiom,backe againe : 
 What faies this leaden casket ? 
 Who choofeth mo, muft gtue and hazard all be hath, 
 btuft giuc.for what ? for lead, hazard for lead > 
 This casket threatens intn that hazard ait 
 Doe it in hope of firc aduantages : 
 A golden rninde fioopes not to fiiowes of droffe, 
 lie then nor giue nor hazard ought for lead. 
 What faies the Siluer with her virgin hue ? 
 Whochoofeth me, (hall get as much as he drferucs. 
 As much as he deferues ; paufc there Mortcb t 
 And weigh thy value with an euen hand, 
 If ihou bccfl rated by thy eftnnation 
 Thou dooft deferue enough, and yet enough 
 May not cstend fo farreasio the Ladie i 
 And yet to be afcard of my deferumg. 
 Were but a weake Hifablmg of my (eife. 
 As much as 1 deferue, why that's the Lady. 
 I doe in birth deferue her, and in fortunes, 
 In graces.and in qualities ofbreeding : 
 But more then thefe.in loue I doc drfcrur. 
 What if 1 ftrai'd no farther.but chofe here ? 
 Let's fee once more this faying grau'd in gold. 
 Who choofeth me fhall game what many men defuc: 
 Why that's the Lady, all the worjd defues her : 
 From th* fourc corners of the earth they come 
 To kiflc this ftume.this moriall breathing Saint. 
 The Hircanion defertSj and the vafte wildca 
 Of wide Arabia are as throughfares now 
 For Princes to come viewfaire Partn. 
 The watene Kmgdome,whofe ambitious head 
 Spcts in the face ofheaucn, is no barre 
 To flop the forraine fpirits,but they come 
 As orcabrooktofeefairc/ > orf/4. 
 One of thcCr three containcs her heauenly picture. 
 Is't like that Lead containcs her?'twr re damnation 
 To thinke fo bafe a thought.it were too grofe 
 To rib her fearccloath in the obfcure grauc : 
 Or (hall I thinke in Siluer (he's immur'd 
 Being ten times vrxiervalued to tride gold j 
 Oftnfull thought, neuerforicha4em 
 Wai fet in worfc then geld .' They haue in England 
 Acoyne that beares the figure of an Angell 
 Stampr in gold, but that's mfculpt vpon : 
 But here an Angell In a golden bed 
 Lies all within. Deltuermethekey: 
 Here doc I choofe,and thnue I as I may. 
 
 Par. There take it Prince, and if my forme lye there 
 Then lam yours.: 
 
 MOT. O hell ! what haue we hcr,a carrion death. 
 Within whofe emptie eye there u a written fctoule ; 
 lie rcadc the writing. 
 
 Akthetgnfters u not 
 Ofts bu 
 Many 
 
 toU t 
 
 Gmitded timbtrdoc vvnne, infold: 
 
 ilimt>i>lnidgcmt*1 old, 
 
 ot bant t fcrid, 
 
 Mar. Cold mdtede.and labour loft, 
 Then farewell hcatc, and welcome frofl .- 
 Pariia adcw, I kaue too grieu'd a hearc 
 To take a tedious leane : thus loofers put* Exit. 
 
 For. A gentle riddance ; draw the curtainea.go . 
 Let all of his complexion ehoofc me fa. tjctust. 
 
 litter Sal*rto and SetmM. 
 Fit, Comet i. 
 
 Sol. Why man I faw "Btffmit f nder Cyle. 
 With him is GriM gonctlong, 
 And in their fltip 1 am fure Ltrnnut ia not. 
 
 Sol. The villaine lev with outcnes rtifd the Duke- 
 Who went with him to feat ch Eafftniat fbip. 
 
 S*l. He comes too late, the fliip was voderfatle ; 
 But there the Duke w giucn to vnoVrfland 
 That in a Goodilo were (eene together 
 Lartn^e and his amorous Itjfic*. 
 Befidcs,^n/feore certified the Duke 
 They were not with Bafftnio in his (hip. 
 
 Stt. i neuer heard a paflion fo confufd. 
 So (!rangc,outragious,and fo variable, 
 As tbe dogge /< did vtter in the Greets , 
 My daughter.O my ducats, O my daughl^ 
 Fled with a Chriftian,Omy Chnftian ducats 
 lultice.ihc law ( my ducats, and my daughter j 
 A fealed bag.twofraJed bags of ducats. 
 Of double ducats, flolne from me by my daughter. 
 And icwels,twoftones,twohchand precious ftoccs, 
 Stolnc by my daughter ; iuflice, finde the girle, 
 She hath the ft ones vpon her, and the ducats. 
 
 J-/. Why all the boyes m Venice follow him, 
 Crying his rtones.his daughtcr,and his ducats. 
 
 5/. Let good Antkam* looke he keep hr day 
 Orhefhallpayforthis 
 
 S*l. Marry well rernembre4, 
 I rcafon'd with a Frenchman ycAerday, 
 Who told me, in the narrow leas that part 
 The French and Englifli, there mifcaried 
 A vcffell of our countrey richly fraught . 
 1 thought vpon Anthonit when he told me, 
 And wifluinfilenceibatit were not his. 
 
 Sol. Yo were beftto tell Antbmtt what you Scare. 
 Yet doe not fuddamely ,for it may gneue him. 
 
 Sal. A kinder Gentleman treads not the earth, 
 I faw 'B*$mto and jfatfariiopttt, 
 'Bsjfaito cold him he would make Come fpeedo 
 Of his returnc t he anfwered.doc not Co, 
 Slubber not bufinefleformy fake Haffa**, 
 But Ray the very riping of the time, 
 Andfor the Imei bond which he hth of me, 
 Let it not eater in y out minde of lout i 
 Be merry , and imploy your chiefeft thoaghts 
 To court(hip, and fuch frc oftentt ofloue 
 A (hall conucniently become you there ; 
 And eucn there his eye bcingbig with tearpi , 
 Turning his face, he put his hand behindehim, 
 And with atft ftion wondrous fencible 
 He wrungrfj/fl'/ hand, and Co they parted. 
 
 Stt. I thinke he onely loues the world for him, 
 I pray thec let vs goc and finde him out 
 And quicken his embraced rwauineiTe 
 With fornc delight or other. 
 
 SaL Doewefo. Lxeunt. 
 
 Enter Ntrrtf* aad * Seniturt. 
 jVrr.Quick,quick I pray th*c,dra>v ths curtain rtrait, 
 P Tke 
 
172 
 
 The Merchant ofVenice. 
 
 The Pnnee e-f Arrigon hath tanc his oath, 
 AM come* to his cfe&on prefemly. 
 
 Enitr Arrwnjbit truiitti and Portia. 
 ftor.Contti. 
 
 Pff. Behold 4 thcre ftand the caskets noble Prince, 
 f you choofe that wherein I amcontain'd, 
 ttaight (hall our nuptial! right* be Colemniz'd i 
 But if thou fafle, without morefpeeeh my Lord, 
 You muft be gone from hence immediately. 
 
 Ar. \ am enioynd by oath to obCerlifethree things; 
 r h ft, neuer to vnfold to any one 
 Which casket twasl cbofe ; next,ifl fafle 
 >f the right caskct.ncuer in my life 
 To wooe a maide in way of marriage: 
 Laftty, if J doe faile in fortune of my choyfe, 
 [mmediately to leaue you.and begone. 
 
 for. To thefe iniunftions euery one doth f wears 
 That comes to hazard for my worthlefie felfe. 
 
 AT. And fo haue 1 addreft me,fortune now 
 To my hearts hope : gold, filuer, and bsfe lead. . 
 Who choofeth me muft giue and hazard all he hath. 
 You fnall looke fairer ere I giue or hazard. 
 What fates the golden cheft,ha, let me fee i 
 Who choofeth me.lhall gaine what many men dcfire: 
 What many men defue,that many may be meant 
 By the foole multitude that choofe by (how, 
 Mot learning more then th e fond eye doth teach* 
 Which pries not to th'interior,but like the Martlet 
 Builds in the weather on the outward wall, 
 Eucn in the force and rode of cafualtie. 
 [will not choofe what many men defire, 
 Becaufe I will not iumpe with common fpirit*, 
 Andranke me with the barbarous multitudes. 
 Why then to thee thou Silumrcafurehoufe, 
 Tell me once more, what title thou docft beare t 
 Who choofeth me (hall get as much ss he deferues : 
 And weUfaid too; for whofhall gee about 
 To cofen Fortune,and be honourable 
 Without the (lamp: of merrtt.let none prefome 
 To wears an vndefer aed drgnitie i 
 
 that eftates, degrees, and offices, 
 
 Were not deriu'd corrupt)y,and that cleare honour 
 Were purchaft by the meftit of the wearer j 
 How many then /hould couer that (rand bare f 
 How many be commanded that command ? 
 How much low pleafantry would then be gleaned 
 From the true feede of honor f And how much honor 
 Pickt from the chaffe and ruine of the times. 
 To be new varnifht: Well,bt tomychoife. 
 Who choofeth me (hall get as much as he defcruei. 
 
 1 will affums defert ; giue me a key for this, 
 And inftantly vnlocke my fortunes here. 
 
 TV.Too h>ng a paufe for that which you finde there. 
 
 AT- What's hcre.the portrait of a blinking idiot 
 Preferring me a fcedule, I will reade K : 
 How much vnlike art thou to Portia ? 
 How much vnlike my hopes and my deieruings f 
 Who choofeth rne,(nall haue ?.s much as he deferues 
 Did I deferue no more then a foolcs head, 
 Is that my pri tc.are my deferts no better ? 
 
 Ttr. To offend and iudge are diftanA offices. 
 And of oppofed natures. 
 
 Ar. What is here? 
 
 Thtperfiamn times tried tbu t 
 
 StOKCn Hattf trie 
 
 That dt4nentrebecfeafau t 
 
 Such have but e Jhadttw 
 
 / ill ottsr ttjfoxr bead : 
 
 T. Still more foole I fhall appene 
 By the time I linger here, 
 With one fooles head 1 came to woo, 
 Bat I goe away with two. 
 Sweet adue, lie keepe my oatb, 
 Patiently to bearimy wroath. 
 
 Tor. Thus hath the candle fing'd the rooatfi : 
 O thefe deliberate fooles when they doe choofe, 
 They haue the wifdome by their wit to loofe. 
 
 Net. The ancient faying is no herefie, 
 Hanging and wiuing goes by deftinie. 
 
 Par. Come draw the curtaine Jfen 
 
 Mtf. Where is thy Lady? 
 
 Per. Here,what would iny Lord ? 
 
 Mef. Madao>,there is a-lighted at your gate 
 A. yong Vcnetian,one that comes before 
 To fignifte" h'approaching of his Lord, 
 From whom he bringeth fenfibk regreets j 
 To wit (befides commends and curteous breath) 
 Gifts ef rich value ; yet I haue not feene 
 So likely an EmbafTador of loue. 
 A day in April! neuer came fo fweete 
 TO (how how coftly Somrnef was at hand, 
 As this fore-fpurrer comes before his Lord. 
 
 Per. No more I pray thee.I am halfe a-feanl 
 Thou wilt fay anone he isfomekintothee, 
 Thou fpend'ftCuch high-day wit in praifioghtax 
 Come.come f?errjfla,(or I long to fee 
 Quicke Cufidi Port, that come,i fo mannerly. 
 
 Ner. Vaftait Lord,Ioue if thy will it be. 
 
 Tertrus 
 
 Enter Sobuiio mdS!ario. 
 
 Sol. NoWtWhatnewesontheRyalto? 
 
 Sal. Why yet it Hues there vncheckt, 
 hath a (hip of rich lading wrackt on the narrow Seasjth 
 Goodwins I thinfee they call the place, a very dangerou 
 fist, and fatal], where the carcafles of many a call fhip,ly 
 buried.as they fy,if my gofT.ps report be an honeft wo 
 man ofher word. 
 
 Sol. I would fhe were as lying a goflip in that, as euer 
 knaptGinger^or made her neighbours beleeue 
 for the death of a third husband : but it is true, v/ithou 
 anyflips of prolixity, or eroding the plaine high-way of 
 talke.that the good A>itkonif,t\\thoneRAmbamt>;o tha 
 I had a title good enough to keepe his name company! 
 
 a& Come.thefullftop. 
 
 Set. Ha,vhat foyeft thou.why the end is,he hath loft 
 a (nip. 
 
 Sol 
 
Sat. I would It might proue the emJofbisIofles. 
 
 Set. Let nx fay A men betimes, Jcati the dwell crofle 
 my praier,for here he comes in chelikenes of /w.How 
 now Shkxkt ,what newes among the Merchants ? 
 
 Sky. You knew none To well, none fo wdi at you, of 
 my daughters flight* 
 
 Sal. That's cettaine, I for my part knew the Tailor 
 that made t!* wines OK Hew withall. 
 
 Sfl. And Sbj/o^f fot hit own part knew the bird was 
 fiedg'd.and then it is the completion of them al to leauc 
 Use dam. 
 
 Ski. Sheisdamn'dforh. 
 
 Sal. That's ccnaine.if the diuell may be her fudge . 
 
 Sty. My owue fiefn and blood to rtbdL 
 
 Sd. Out vpon ii old camon, rebels it at thefe years*. 
 
 S'oj. ifaymydaughezTtsmyflefaandbloud. 
 
 && There UfltoredJfiersacebttwecne thy ficQtind 
 ier,then bctwceae Jet and luorie/nort betweene your 
 bloodj.tjjen there is betweene red winesnd/enniflv.but 
 teUvs,doeyouhearc whether An&om h*ae had ante 
 [offcatfcaorno? 
 
 Sty. There I haue another bad match, a bankrout, a 
 prodigtli, who dare fcar^e inew hbhead on the RyaRo, 
 ibegger that was vfd to come fo finug vpon the Mart : 
 let him look to his bond,he was wont to nil roe Vfurer, 
 let him ieoke to his bond, he was wont to lend money 
 for aChriftUn curiile.lct him lock? to hi* bond. 
 
 S*t. Why I am fure if he for fate, thoti wilt not take 
 hit flefli ,wh*c'i that good f? 
 
 Sky. To bsite fi(h withall, if it will rcede nothing 
 elfe,it Will f*de my reuenge \ he haih difgrac'd me, and 
 hlndred me haife a million, taught atmy lofie*, roockt at 
 my gaines, i'comed my Nation, thwaned my bargainee, 
 cooled my friends, heated mine etremie e.atid what's the 
 reafon M am a/mw : Hath not a Jnt eyes ? hath not a 
 lot hands , organs, tiememions, fences, artctions,pafli- 
 oni.fed wish the fsroefoodc, hurt with thefame wea- 
 pons, fubicfl to the lame difeafes, healed by the fame 
 roeanes, warmed and cooled by the fame Winter and 
 Somcnmer as a Chhftian is ; if you pricke vs doe we not 
 blcede? if ycii tickle vs.doc we not laugh ? if you poifoo 
 v doe we not d ie? and if yon wrong vs fliall we not re- 
 uenge?if we are like you in the reft, we will refemble you 
 in that.- If a /<? wrong a (linftiss, what is his humility, 
 reuenge? If a Chrijtie* wrong a/no.vrhatftiouid hit fuf. 
 fmncc be by Chriftian extmple.wbyrtueoge? The vil- 
 lanic yu teach me 1 will e*cut* and it {hall gee hard 
 but I will better thcb.flru&ion. 
 
 nttr* ntnfrum Amhonio 
 
 Gentlecien,my maifter vtmbmit is tt his hoCt, sod 
 defiro to fpeake with you both. 
 
 Sal. We hsue betne vp and downe to feek e biro. 
 ;<rTob*i}. 
 
 Sl. Here comes another of the Tribe, a third cannot 
 be cwcht, vokifc the diucll himfetfe cume /OP. 
 
 fxauit Ge*tJtme*, 
 
 % How now r^,what oewei from CMtv?hsft 
 thoa found my daaghtet ? 
 
 r*. I often came where I didbeare of fterbat can. 
 no:fin<kher. 
 
 Sbj. Why there, thae.there, there.a diamond eone 
 cofi m two thoiifandducats in Franckford,ehe curie ne~ 
 uer fell vpoii ot Nation till oow.I never felt it till no*, 
 two thoufaad duetts in that, add other precious, preci- 
 
 ous tewcl* il would my daughter were dead at my foot, 
 aad the iewets in her care t would flie werebarft at cay 
 foote, and the duckets In her coffin : no newea of them 
 why fo?aod I know not how much is fpent in the fearchc' 
 why thott lofle vpon lofle; the thefe gone with ib 
 much, andfomucbtofindethetheefe, and no fatltfa. 
 dion t no reuenge^ior no ill luck iTirring but what lights 
 a my (houldert.norlghesbuta orybrcathmg.notcares 
 butamylnedding. 
 
 heard in Genowa ? 
 Sty. Whai.whar,whagilhKke,illlueke. 
 r^. Hath an Argofwcaft away coroming from Tri- 
 
 Sin. I thinkeGdd.1 thankeGod.isittrae.Uittnie? 
 
 T*6. 1 fpoke with feme of the Saylers that efcaped 
 tbewrackc. 
 
 Stf. I thanke chee eod T*Ug t good newts, good 
 ncwci : ha f ha,here in Genowa. 
 
 Tt&. Your daughter fpent in Genows,as I heard.ooe 
 night tbi'refcore eocaJs. 
 
 Sly. Thou Qiek;ft a daggtr sa me,I fhjHneuw f my 
 gold igamc.fowefcore ducat* ettnuing.fourefcofedti* 
 tars. 
 
 r**. There camediuewof ^*fc^ CT e<fiionmmy 
 company to Venice.that fwew* nee cannot chooit hot 
 breake. 
 
 Shy, larowerygladofii. ifc plague him, Uetomtre 
 hin%I aro glad of it. 
 
 r*. One of them frtewed me a rlog that hee had elf 
 your daughter for a Monkie. 
 
 Ski. Outvponher,chodtmurcllmc Tatcii, 4twa 
 myTurk_i.lhaditon>-*wni I was a Batchder: )t 
 would rm haue giueo it for a wlldemefle of fVlonkU*. 
 
 T*b. But -rf W i* ceresi;*Iy vndons. 
 
 Sfy. Nay .thts't true, that's very true, goe 7* 
 me an Officer, bclpeake him a fotmight Before, 
 (uuethc heart of him if he forfeit. for were he out of Ye- 
 nice, 1 can mak what merchandize I will ; goe 7W2, 
 and meereme aiour$tnagogue,go good 7Mfcff,at our 
 SinagogueTW^ff. E*nnt. 
 
 Eittr TbffiiHM, PcrtiM, Gretivn, amt*8tbtrr mew. 
 
 Per. I pry you tarrir, paufe a day or two 
 Befoi e you ha/.ard.for in chooiinq wrong 
 1 loofe your companief therefore fcrbeare a while, 
 There'* fomething eels me "(hot it is not louc) 
 ) would not loofe yeu,nnd yoa know your felfe, 
 Hate counfailet not in fuch quailnie; 
 But leaA you (houid not vndcrHand me well. 
 And yet a maiden hath no tongue,but thought, 
 I would detaine you here fome month or two 
 Before you venture for me. I could teach you 
 How to choofe right,btu then I am foriworne, 
 So will I ncucrbe, fomay youmiiTeme, 
 But if you doe,youie miK me with a finne, 
 That I had beene forfwome : Befhrow your eyes, 
 They haue ore-look t me and deuided me, 
 One halfe of me is yours, the other halfe yours, 
 Mine owne I would fay : but of mine then youi t, 
 And fo all yours ; O thefe naught ie times 
 Puts bars betweeoe the owners and their righli. 
 And fo though yours, not yours (proue it f) 
 Let Fortune goe to bell for ic,not I. 
 I fpeake too long, but 'trs to prize the rim*, 
 To id) tt,and to draw it out in length, 
 To flay you from ek&on. 
 
 Pi 
 
The Merchant of Venice.. 
 
 4/1 Letmecboofc, 
 
 c as I am.l liue pon the nclce. 
 
 JV. Vpon t 
 Wh*t treafon chert is mingled with your loue. 
 
 Btff. None bat that vglie trcifon of miftruft. 
 Which makes me feare the cmoying of my lone : 
 ["here may as wdl be amitie and life, 
 Tweene fnow and fire.aitrcafon and my loue. 
 
 Per. I, but I fesrc you fpeake vpontheracke* 
 Where men enforced doth fpeakc any thing. 
 
 Ba Promife me hfc,and ilc confcflc the uoth. 
 
 /V. Well tben.confeffc and hue. 
 
 Buff". Conrdfc and loue 
 Had beenc the verie furn of my confHTion i 
 Ohappie torment, when my cotturer 
 Doth teach rneanfwers for deliuerance: 
 But let me to my fortune andthe caike"^ 
 
 Per* Away then, I am lockt in one of them, 
 If you doe loue me.you will finde me out. 
 Nerrjft and the reft. (tind ail aloofc, 
 Let rauficke found while he doth mtke hit choife, 
 Then if he loofe he makes a Swan-like end, 
 Fading inmufiquc. That the comparifon 
 May fland more proper.my eye (hall bciHcfireame 
 And watrie death-bed for him ; he may win, 
 And what it mufique than ?Thin manque it 
 Euen at the flourilh, when true fubiecb bowe 
 To a new crowned Monarch : Such it is, 
 At are thoTe dulcet (bunds hi breake of day, 
 That creep* into the dreaming bride-groomes eate, 
 And fummon him to marriage. Now he goes 
 With no leffe prefence,but w*ith much more looc 
 Then yong AlcidtJ, when he did rcdeeme 
 The virgine tribute, pait d by howling ?Y*jr 
 To the Sca-monflet : I ftsnd for facnncc, 
 The red aloofe are the Dardanian wiucs ) 
 With bleared vifgct come forth to view 
 ThcifTucof th'exploit : GoeHcrculei, 
 Liue thou.l liue with much more difmay 
 1 view the fight.then thou that mak'fl the fray. 
 
 A Seng the wbitft Baffsnio camaxnti 01 i 
 ti t biaifelfe. 
 
 Tit at where isfanfie bed, 
 Or vt the betrt ,tnnthe bead : 
 
 II it enrndredm the ejei, 
 Will gA^mg ftd.tnd FMHfit diet, 
 h the trttdle btre it Ittt : 
 Let vi tUrmg f 
 He bein it. 
 
 Reflitftflit. 
 
 All. 
 
 Baff. So may the oot ward (howcs be leaft chemfidufl 
 The world is (till deceiu'd with ornament. 
 In Law, what Plea fo unted and corrupt, 
 But being feafon'd with a gracious voice, 
 Obfeures the (how of euill ? In Religion, 
 What damned error, but fomc fober bioif 
 Will blefle it, and approue it with a text* 
 Hiding the grofencflc with faire ornament: 
 There is no voice fo fimpl e.but siTumea 
 Some mirk c o f venue on his outward parts ; 
 
 How manic cowards, whofe heart* are all as falfe 
 
 A (layers of (and, wcareyet vpon their chma 
 
 The beards ofKercviet and frowning Ma-> t 
 
 Who inward ftaxcht.hauc ly uers white u milkc, 
 
 And thcfc affumc but valors excrement, 
 
 To render them redoabted. Looke on braitie 
 
 And you ftiallfee 'tis purchaO by the weight, 
 
 Which therein worker a miracle in nature. 
 
 Making them li|tite(t that weare mo ft oHt : 
 
 So are thofe critped (hakie golden lo<ks 
 
 Which makes fuch wanton gambols with tbt windc 
 
 Vpon fuppofed fairenefle.otten knownc 
 
 To be the dowrie of a fecond head, 
 
 The fcull that bred them in the Sepukhcr. 
 
 Thus ornament is but the guiled (hore 
 
 To a moft dangerouj fca : the bcautioaa fcarf 
 
 Vailing an Indian beautie ; In a word, 
 
 The fecmmg truth which cunning times put on 
 
 Tointrapthewifeft. Therefore then thou gaudiegold, 
 
 Hard food for Midtt t l wiU none of thee, 
 
 Nor none of thee thou pale and common drudge 
 
 Tweene man and man .- bur thou, thou meager Iea4 
 
 Which Mthet thrcaweft then doft promife ought. 
 
 Thy p aleneffe moues me more then eloquence, 
 
 And here chofe I,ioy be the confeouence. 
 
 P*. How all the other pafllons fleet to avrt , 
 As doubtful! thoughts,and rafh imbrac d drlpaire : 
 And Oiuddringfeare.snd greene-eyed iealouhe. 
 
 Forfearr Ifurfeit, 
 
 Bf. Whatfindelheref 
 Fake frtiM counterfeit. Whai dcmie God 
 Hath come fo neereereation ? moue thefe eie e 
 Or whether riding on the bls of mine 
 Seeme they in motion ? Here arc feufr'd lips 
 Parted with Tuger breath, fo fwcet a barre 
 Should funder fuch fweet friend* : here in hn hairei 
 The Painter plv.es theSpider,and hath woucn 
 A golden m e(h t'mtrap the hearts of men 
 Falter then gnats in cobwebs: but her eies, 
 How could he fee to doe them ? hauing made one, 
 Me thinkes it rtiould haue power to fteale both his 
 And leaue it felfe vnfurruflu : Yet looke how farre 
 The fobftancc of my prai/e doth wrong this Shadow 
 In vnderprifingu.lo farre this Hiadow 
 Doth limpe behinde the fubftanee. Here's the fctoulc, 
 The coniincnt.and fummatie of my fortune. 
 
 7e tb*t chttfe not ti the iHm 
 
 Cbmce 4tftire t ttnticbtafe M tnu .- 
 
 SfCt thuftrMKtfatj to ji t 
 
 "Se toittn: ,ad fee^e no new. 
 
 If jo* be vrctlfletfd with tbie, 
 
 Aid kldjo*rftrtitneferj<mrUifi t 
 
 TWnejo* where jt*r Lady it, 
 
 Vtf. A gentlefcroule : Falre Lady,by youi leant, 
 t come by now to glue, and to receiuc, 
 Like one of two contending in a prize 
 That thinks be hath done well inpeoplct eicii 
 Hearing applaufc and vniuerfall (bout, 
 Giddie in fpirit, ftill gazing in a doubt 
 
 Whether thofe peaks of praife be bis or no. 
 
 So 
 
So thri c* hire Lady ftand I eucn fo, 
 
 As doobtfbll \vbethtr what I fee be eras , 
 
 Vntill corrorm'd, Ggo'd, ratified by you. 
 
 ?r. You fee my Lord Bjfomo where I (hod. 
 Such as I am ; though for my felfc alone 
 1 would not be ambitious in my wifh, 
 To wi fh my felfe much bctttr.yet for you, 
 1 would be trebled twenty time* my felfc, 
 A thoufand times more fsire,ten thoufand tiroes 
 More rich,that oncly to (bod high in your account, 
 I might :n venues, beautis,luings, friends, 
 Exceed account .- but (he fell fumrae of me 
 Is fum of nothing ; which to terme in grofTe , 
 It an vnleflbned girle, vnfchool'd, vnprsciii'd, 
 Happy in this, (he is not yet fo old 
 But (he tnav leame : happier then this, 
 Shee is not Died fo dull but fhecao learne ; 
 
 ft of all, is thar her gentle fpirit 
 Commits it lelfe to yours to be directed , 
 As from her Lordlier Gouernour,hcr King. 
 Aly fclfc, and what is mine, to you and yoais 
 Is now conoesccd. But now 1 was the Lord 
 Of this faire manfion,maft of my fcruant*. 
 Queene ore my felfe : and euen now,but now. 
 This houfe.thefe feruams.and this fame my felfe 
 Are your j,my Lord, 1 giue them with this ting, 
 Which when you part from,l0ofe,of giue away, 
 Let it prefage the ruine of yout loue, 
 And be my vantage to txclatme on you 
 
 TSa/. Maddam.you haue bereft me of all words, 
 Oncly my bloud fpealtes to you in my vaines, 
 And there is fuch confufiooin my powers, 
 As after fome oration fairely fpok e 
 By a beloued Prince, there doth appeare 
 Among the buzzing pleafed multitude, 
 Where cuery fomefhing being blent together, 
 Tutnes to a vilde of nothing, fauc of Joy 
 Exprefl , ami not exprcA : but when this ring 
 PMTS from thu finger, then parts life from hence. 
 O then be bold to fay 'Baff&io's dead. 
 
 Her. My Lord and Lady, it is now ur time 
 
 I wifh you ill the ioy that you can wifh : 
 POT 1 am fure you can wifo none from me : 
 And when your Honours meaoe to folemnize 
 The bargiine of your fitth : I doe befeech you 
 uen at that time I may be married too. 
 
 "Beff". With all my heart,fo thou canft get a wife ( 
 
 Grtt. I thuike yout Lerdfoip, you gaie got roc one 
 My eyes my )Lord can lookc as fwift as yours : 
 You (aw the miflres,! beheld the maid : 
 You lou'd, I lou'd for iotermifCon, 
 No more penaines to me my Lord then yout 
 Your fortune flood vpon the caskets there. 
 And fo did mine too, a the matter fU> : 
 For wooing hcere ? mill I fwet againe, 
 And fwcaring till my very rough was dry 
 With oathu ofloue, at I aft, if promife UA, 
 lgotapromifeofthUfireonheeTe ' 
 To haue her loue : prouided that your fortune 
 Atchko'd her miftre(Te. 
 
 Per. Is this true Afor0? 
 
 Ner. Madam k j* fo.fo ^ou ftandpleasVi withall. 
 
 "Bog. And doe y ou ^rwknv meane good faith r 
 
 "Sofa Ourfeaftfhailbc much honored io yourrau- 
 ri*ge. 
 
 Gr*. Week play with them the fifflboyfora thou- 
 find ducats. 
 
 Ner. What and (hu\e4owoe^ 
 
 Gra. No,we (hal neie win at chat ipon, tod ftaka 
 downe. 
 
 But who comes heere ? Lorn and his Infvidl r 
 What and my oW Venetian friend Satcrie ? 
 
 Enter Lorn* 
 
 "Bif. Lwenx* and S*ttri t welcome hethtr, 
 If that the youth of my new uuercA hfere 
 Hauc power to bid you welcome : by your leaue 
 1 bid my vcrie friends and Counuimen 
 Sweet Portia welcome 
 
 Par. So do 1 my Lord,they are intirely welcome 
 
 Lvr. I thanke your honor ; for my part my Lor J, 
 My purpofe was not io hauefceoe you hcere, 
 But meeting withj^/meby the Wiy. 
 He did intreate met paft all faying nay 
 To come with tiimnlong* 
 
 SMI. I did my Lord, 
 
 And 1 haue rcalon for it, Signiot Atabtmo 
 Commends him to you. 
 
 Baf Ere I ope his Letter 
 I pray you tell me how my good friend doth. 
 
 S*L Notfickemy Lord, vnJc (Tc it be m minde, 
 Nor we), vnleflc in minde : his Letter tbcte 
 Wtl fhcw y ou his eftate. 
 
 OfdnthtLettir. 
 
 Gr*. /Vrrrijlfj, checre yod (!rnger,bid her weltom, 
 Your hand Sdmo, what's the newet from Venice r 
 How doth that royal Merchant good tsfntbymr, 
 I know he wilbe glidofour fbcfcfle, 
 Wearethe/yw,we haue won the flfcce. 
 
 Sal. 1 would you had won the fleece then he hsth 
 loft 
 
 For. There are fome Oucwd contents in yondfants 
 Paper, 
 
 That Qeales the colour from "S^nam cheke, 
 Some deere friend dead, elf: nothing in the world 
 Could tuwe fo much the cooftirutfon 
 Ofanycooflantman. What.worfeaiuiworic? 
 With leauc B&nio 1 cm haifc your ferfe, 
 And I mult freely hauetbe halfe of any thing 
 That this fame paper brings you. 
 
 Bo/. O fweet Pert*. 
 Heere are a few of chc vnpleaf ant'ft words 
 That cuti blotted paper. Gentle Ladic 
 When I did fir ft impart my loue to you. 
 I freely told you all the wealth I had 
 Ran in my vaines: I was a Gentleman, 
 A:d then I told you true : and y a deert Ldk, 
 RatSngmy felfe at nothing, youfliallfee 
 How much I was a Braggart,when I told you 
 My ftate wat nothing, I fhould then haae told jroo 
 That I vTas wcife then nothing : for indeede 
 I haue ingag'd my felfe toa deere friend, 
 Ingag'd my friend to his meere enemle 
 Tofcedemytneanes. Heereisa Letter Ladie, 
 The paper as the bodie of my friend, 
 And euerie word in it a gaping wound 
 Iffuiqghfc blood. But uittrut Jo/0 ?, 
 
 Haih 
 
The sZMercbant of Venice. 
 
 Hath all hi* venture* faild, what not one hii, 
 From Tripoli*, from Mexico and England, 
 From Lisbon, Barbary, and India, 
 And not one veflell fcapc the dreadfull couch 
 Of Merchant-mar ring rocks ? 
 
 Sal. Not one my Lord. 
 Betides, it fhouJd appcarc, that if he had 
 The prefent money to difchfrge the lew, 
 He would not take it < neuer did 1 know 
 A creature that did beare the (hapc of man 
 So keene and greedy to confound a man. 
 He plyes the Duke at morning and at night, 
 And doch impeach the freedome of the Hate 
 If they deny him tuttice. Twenty Merchants, 
 The Duke himfelfc.and the Magn.Bcoes 
 Of greateft port haue all perfwaded with him, 
 But none can drive him from the enuioiu plea 
 Of forfeiture,/ iuftice,and hi bond. 
 
 Itffi When 1 wai with hiro,l haue heard him fweare 
 To 7"&iAaiul to C// hit Coumri-men , 
 That he would rather haue j1ntt>*>ii>'t flcfti, 
 Then twenty times the value of the fumme 
 Than he did owe him : and I know my Lord. 
 if law, authorise, and power dcnie not, 
 It will got hard with poore Antbomt. 
 
 Per. Is it your deere friend that is thus in trouble? 
 
 'Baf The dceteft friend to me.the kindefi man, 
 Thcbeft condition d, and vr.wciried fptrit 
 In doing curtefics : and one in whom 
 The ancient Romsne honour more appezres 
 Then any that drawes breath in Italic. 
 
 Par. What fumme owes he the lew ?. 
 
 2*/ For me three thoofond ducats. 
 
 Per. What, no more? 
 Pay him fue ihoufand, and deface the bond : 
 Double fixe thoufand, and (hen treble that , 
 Before a friend of this defcription 
 Shall lofe a haire through #<//Ws ^ ao!t - 
 Firftgae with me to Church, and call <ttewiie 
 And then away ro Venice to your friend . 
 For neuer (hall you lie by Pu-tuu fide 
 With an vnquiet foule. You (hall haue gold 
 To pay the petty debt twenty times ouer. 
 When it is payd, brine your true friend along, 
 My maid Ntrriffa, and my felfe meane time 
 Will line as maids and widdowes ; come away, 
 For you (hall hence vpon your wedding day : 
 Bid your friends wclcome^ihow a merry cheere, 
 Since you are deere bought, 1 will loueyou dcere. 
 But let me beare the letter of your friend, 
 
 Svctt Baffanio, ttyfbipj hone aH iHtfcarrird, an &*&- 
 tgrow crtuH t mj tftate it very lo*>, arj bond to the I fie is 
 
 forfeit, and face infajfog it, it if (mpofible Ifhouldlnte , all 
 debt t are cLeerdketvteneytft W/ f ,f I might fei jo at my 
 death : ntubft aiding , vftjmr pttafure 
 19 ceoc, lei net my letter. 
 
 Per. O loue! difpach all bufines and be gone. 
 firf/. Since I haue your good leaue to goc away , 
 I will make haft} but till I come againe , 
 No bed (hall ere be guilty of my ftay, 
 Nor reft be interpofcr twixt vs twaine. Extant. 
 
 Eattrtbe/ttr, and Solatia, and vfnthemc 
 
 aiultbt/ajlor. 
 If*. laylor. looke to him,tell not me of mercy, 
 
 This is the foole that lends out money grot*. 
 lay lor, looke to him, 
 
 Ant. Keare me yet good Styol^. 
 
 lew. lie haue my bond.fpeake not againft my bond, 
 I haue fworne an oath that I will haue my bond : 
 Thou call'dft me dog before thou hadft a caufe, 
 But fmce! am a dog,bewaremyphangs, 
 The Duke (hall grant me iuflice, I do wonder 
 Thou naughty lay lor, that thou art {bfond 
 To come abroad with him at his requefl. 
 
 Ant. I pray thce heare me fpeake. 
 
 lew. He haue my bond, I will not heare thee fpeake, 
 lie haue my bond, and therefore fpeake nc more* 
 He not be made a foft and dull ey'd foole, 
 To (hake the head.relent.and figh.and yetld 
 To Chriftian interceifors : follow not, 
 lie haue no fpeaking,! will h aue my bond E&t li 
 
 Sol. It is the melt impenetrable currc 
 That euer kept with men. 
 
 Ant. Let him alone , 
 
 He follow him no more with bootlefle prayers: 
 He feekes my Iife,his reafon well 1 know ; 
 I oft deliuer'd from his forfeitures 
 Many that haue at times made nione to me. 
 Therefore he hates me. 
 
 Sal. I am fure the Duke will neuer grant 
 this forfeiture to hold 
 
 An. The Duke cannot deny the coorfc of law 
 For the coirmoditie that ftrangers haue 
 With vs in Venice, if it be denied, 
 Will much impeach the iuflice of the State, 
 Since that the trade and profit of the ci try 
 Confifteth of all Nations. Therefore gee, 
 Thefe grcefcs and loffeshaue fo bated mec, 
 That 1 (hall hardly fpareapoundofflefh 
 To morrow, to my bloudy Gteditot. 
 Well Iay!or.on,pray God Baflantt come 
 To fee me pay his debt, and then 1 care no t. Exemt 
 
 Eater Portia* fftrrifla, Loretiio, Jefiic*, *<Laiiitnif 
 Partial. 
 
 Lor. Madam, although I fpealce it in your prefence , 
 You haue a noble and a true conceit 
 Of god-like amity, which appeares mofl flrongfy 
 In bearing thus the ab fence of your Lord. 
 But if you knew to whom you (hew this honour, 
 Howtrue a Gentleman you fend releefe, 
 How dcere a louer of my Lord your husband, 
 I know you would be prouder of the wsrke 
 Then cuftomary bounty can enforce you. 
 
 Par. I neuer did repent for doing good, 
 Nor (hall not now : for in companions 
 That do conuerfc and waftc the timetogether, 
 Whofe foules doe beare an egal yoke of loue, 
 There muft beneedsa likeproportion 
 Of lyniaments.of manners, and of fpirit j 
 Which makes me thinke that this Ansbt 
 Being the bofome louer of my Lord, 
 Muft needs be like my Lord.' If it be fo, 
 How little is the eoft I haue beftowed 
 In purchafing the fen>blanceof my (bulc : 
 From out the (rate of hellith cruelty , 
 This comes too neere the orajfiog of my felfe 
 Therefore no more of it : mere other things 
 
 Lorfnfel commit tn?o your hands, 
 
 The 
 
The <Merchant of Venice. 
 
 of my houfe , 
 
 177 
 
 ther are to be laid vpon thechildren.therefoie 1 promifc 
 you, Ifeareyou,! was alwaies plaine with yon, andfo 
 now 1 fpeake my agitation of the matter : therfore be of 
 good cheere, for truly I thinke you are damn'd, there it 
 but one hope in it that can doe you ante good, and that is 
 but a kindc of baftard hope neither. 
 
 Itffica. And what hope is that J pray thee? 
 
 Clow, Manic you may partlie hope that your father 
 got you not, that you arenot t he lewe* daughter 
 
 lef. That were a kinde of baftard hope indeed.fo the 
 fins of my mother (hould be vifited vpon me. 
 
 Clm. Truly then Ifeareyou are damned both by fa- 
 ther and mother : thus when I hun Seit your father, I 
 fall into ChariUp your mother ; wel!,you are gene both 
 waies. 
 
 Iff. I/hallbe fsu'dbymyhusband,hen8thmademe 
 aChnftian. 
 
 Clory. Truly thenweto blame be.we were Cbriftl. 
 ant enow before,e'neasrnany as could wdliae ooeby 8- 
 nother : this making of Chriftisns will rjjfe the price of 
 Hogs, if wee grow all to be porke-eaterj, wee (hall not 
 (hortlie haue a ra(her on the coales fof money. 
 
 Enter Lorenzo. 
 
 t< Heidi my husband Laaeeks whatyon fay.heere 
 becomes. 
 
 Ltrea. I (hall grow jealous of you fhortly Lancelet t 
 if you thus get my wife into corners} 
 
 tef. Nay, you need not feare v Lorenzo, Lwnceki 
 Mid 1 are out, he tells me Batly there is no mercy for jnee 
 in heauen, because J am a lewes daughter and hee faies 
 you are no good member of the commonwealth, foi 
 in conuetting lewes to Chriftians , you raife the ptice 
 ofPorke. 
 
 Loren. I (hall anfwete that better to the Common- 
 wealttMhan you can the getting vp of the Negroes bet 
 lie ; the Moore is with childe by you Lxtsixelet ? 
 
 Clme. Jt is muth that the Moore fhould be morethen 
 reafon : but if (he be icffe then an honed woman, (hee is 
 indeed more then I tooke her for. 
 
 Lores. How euerie foole can play vpon the word, I 
 thinke the befl grace of witte will (hortly turns into fi- 
 lence, and difcourfe grow commendable in none onely 
 but Parract : goc in firra, bid them prepare for dinner ? 
 
 Clm. That is donefir.they haue all ftomackj ? 
 
 Laren. Goodly Lord,what a wine-fnappf r are you, 
 then bid them prepare dinner 
 
 Cimo. That is done to fir. onely couer is the word 
 
 Larcn. Will you couer than fir i 
 
 Clan. Not fofir neither, I know my dutie. 
 
 Loren. Vet more quarreling with occafion,wilt thoo 
 (hew the whole wealth of thy wit in an mflant ; I pray 
 thee vnderftand a plame man in his plaine meaning; goe 
 tothyfellowes, bid them couer the table, feme in the 
 meat,and we will come in to dinner. 
 
 Clam. For the table Mr , is (hall be feru'd in , for the 
 meat fir, it(hallbeecouered , foryourcommuiginto 
 dinner (ir,why let it be as humors and conceits Oiall go> 
 uerne. Exit flvwnt. 
 
 Lor. O deare difcretion,how his words are fated , 
 The foole hath planted in his memory 
 An Armie of good words, and J doe know 
 A many fooles that ftand in better place, 
 Garni (ht like him, that for a trickfie word 
 Defie the mattenhow cheer'ft thou /ejfca, 
 And now good fweec fay thy opinion, 
 
 How 
 
 Ihe husbandry and mannage 
 itne ; for 
 
 Vptill my Lords returoe ; for mine o wne part 
 1 haue toward heauen breath'd a fecret vow. 
 To line in prayer and contemplation, 
 Onely attended by Ntrnjrabcete, 
 Vnuil her husband and my Lords returns : 
 There 1$ aoionaitcty too miles off, 
 And there we w ill abide. I doe defire you 
 Not to denie this impofiuon, 
 The which my loue and fomc neceflity 
 Now layes vpon you. 
 
 Lorenf Madame, with ail my heart, 
 I (hall obey youtn all fairc commands. 
 
 Par. My people doe already know my minde, 
 And will acknowledge you and Irffic* 
 In place of Lord Baffamo and ruy felfe. 
 So far you well till we (hall meece againe. 
 
 Lcff, Fair thoughts & Happy houres attend on you. 
 
 /</;'. 1 wifh your Ladithip all hearts content. 
 
 Per. I thanke you for your wi/h, and am well picas'd 
 To wi(h it back? on you : far you well Itffic*. Extur.t. 
 Now r Bulihafer,z3 1 hauc cuer found thee honeft true, 
 Solet me findc thee (rill -. take this fame kttei, 
 And vfethou all the indeauor of a man, 
 in fpeed to Mantua, fee thou render this 
 Into my cofins hano^Doflo* Bclarte, 
 And looke what notes and garments he doth giise thee , 
 Bring them 1 pray thee with Imagm'd fpeed 
 Vhto the Trar.eifr,tothe common Fcrrie 
 Which trades to Venice ; waftenctimem words, 
 But get thee gone,] (hall be there before thee. 
 
 Haiti). Madam,} goe with all conuenient fpeed. 
 
 7or. Come on NeriflaJ. haue work e in hsnd 
 That you yet know not of; weellfee our husbands 
 Before they thinke of vs ? 
 
 Nerrtfl*. Shall they fee t 
 
 Pcrtia. They (hall Nerrtfit : but in fuch a habit, 
 That they (hall thiofte we arc accomplished 
 With that we lacke ; He hold thee any wsger 
 When we are both accoutered like yong men , 
 lie ptouethe prettier fellow of the two , 
 And weare my dagger with the brauer grace, 
 And fpeake bet weene the change of man and boy, 
 Wich a reede voyce, and tume two minting ftcps 
 Into a manly (Hide ; and fpeake of frayes 
 Like a fine bragging youth : and tell quaint lyes 
 How honourable Ladies fought my loue, 
 Which 1 denying, ihey fell ficke and died, 
 I could not doe wuhall : then lie repent, 
 And with for all that, chat ! had not kil'd them $ 
 And twentieof thcfe pume liej He tell , 
 That men (hall fwcsre J haue difconttnued fchoole 
 Aboue a tweluc moneth : I haut wuhin my minde 
 A thoufand raw tricks o/'thefe bragging Iscl; , 
 Which I will prafhfe. 
 
 Ncrrif, Why.fliall wee turnc to men > 
 
 Portm. Fie, what a queftions that ? 
 Ifthoo wcrtnerea lewd interpreter ; 
 But come. Us tell thee all my whole deuice 
 When I am in my coach, which ftayes for vs 
 At the Parke gate ; and therefore hafte away, 
 For we muftmeafurc cwentiemiles today. Sxenat. 
 
 Enter Clowe and leffaa. 
 Clown. Yes truly , forlookeyoo^hefianesoftheFa- 
 
The cSMerckant o/Tenice. 
 
 How doft ihou like the Lord 'Brfumf 
 
 Itfli, Paft allCTpreflingjitts vrrymeete 
 The Lord Baffomo liuc an vpright life 
 For haumg futh a blcffmg in hit La<iy, 
 He findes the ioyes of heauen heere on earth, 
 And ifonemhhedocnotmeaneit.u 
 1$ rcafon he (honld neuer come to heaucn > 
 Why.tf two gods ihould play fome hcaucnly match, 
 And on the wager lay two earthly women. 
 And Tffrtm one : there muft befomethtng elfe 
 Paund with the other, for the poore rude world 
 Hth not her fellow. 
 
 Loren. Euen fuch a husband 
 Haft thou of me. as (he is for wife. 
 
 Iff. Nay , but aske my opinion to of that ? 
 
 Lrr, \ will anone.firft let vs goc to dinner I 
 
 Itf. Nty.let me prufe you while 1 haue a ftomackc ? 
 
 Lor. No pray thee.let it ferue for table talke. 
 Then how Com ere ihou fpcakft'mong other things, 
 Jflialldigeftit? 
 
 lifli Well, lie fet you forth. Exnnt 
 
 Quartus* 
 
 Duly. What, nAxibonio heere? 
 
 Ant. Ready, fopleafe your grace? 
 
 Ttokf, I atn ferry for thex.thou art come to anfwere 
 A (tome aduetfary . an inhumane wretch, 
 Vtuapableofpitty.voy<J,and empty 
 From any dram of mercie. 
 
 Ant. I hauc heard 
 
 Your G race hath tane great patnes to qualifie 
 HIS rigorous courfc : but fince he (lands obdurate, 
 And tnit no lawful mcanei can carrie me 
 Out of his enuies reach, 1 do oppofe 
 My patience to hit fury, and am arm'd 
 To I offer with a quieencflcoffpirii, 
 The my tirann y and rage of his. 
 
 Du. Go one and cal the lew into the Court. 
 
 Sat- He is ready at the doore,he comes my Lord. 
 
 Enter S^cltf. 
 
 Dk.Mike roorrve ,md let him ft and before our face. 
 Sbjlcclteihe. world thinkes, and I thinke fo to 
 T hat thou but leadeft this fafh ion of thy mallice 
 To the Uft houre of acl.and then 'tis thought 
 Thou It fhew thy mercy and remorfe more ftrange , 
 Than is thy Qrangc apparant cruelty \ 
 And where thou now exacTft the penalty, 
 W hi ch is a pound of this poore Merchants flQj , 
 Thou wilt not onely loofe the forfeiture, 
 But touch'd with humane gemtencfie andioue: 
 Porgiuc a moytie of the principal! , 
 Glancing an eye of piety on hrs iofles 
 That haue of late fo hudled on his backe, 
 Enow copreffe a royall Merchant downe? 
 And pluckecommtferationof his Rate 
 From briflie bofomcs, and rough beans of flints , 
 From ftubborneTurkes and Tartars ceucrt??lpd 
 
 To offices of tender curtefie, 
 
 We all ex pea gentle anfwcr lew ? 
 
 Inc. I haue poflcft your grace of what I purpofe, 
 And by our holy Sabbath haoe I fwornc 
 To hauc the due and forfeit of my bond 
 If you deme it, lei the danger light 
 Vpon your Charter, and your Cities freedome. 
 You'l aske me why I rather choofe to haue 
 A weight of carrion flcfti, then to receiue 
 Three thoufand Ducats ? lie not anfwfr that > 
 But fay it 15 my humor ; Is it anfwered t 
 What if my houfc be troubled with s Rat, 
 And 1 bepleas'd to giue ten thoufaud Oucttes 
 To haue u bain'd i What,arc you anfwer'd yet P 
 Some men there are loue not a gaping Pigge : 
 Some that are mad, if they behold a Cat : 
 And others ,when the bag-pipe (ings i'th nofe 
 Cannot contame their Vnne tor aneclioa. 
 MiBers of pi(Tion fwayes t: to the moode 
 Of what it likei or loathi , now for your anfwcr : 
 At there is no firmcrcafon to bereodred 
 Why he cannot abide a g*ping Pigge ? 
 Why he a harmleffe neceflarie Cat > 
 Why he a woollen bag-pipe : but of force 
 Muftycfld to fuch ineuitablefhame, 
 At to offend himfelfe being offended : 
 So can I giucnorcafon, nor I will not. 
 More then a lodg'd hate, and a certainc loathing 
 I beare Antbynis, that I follow thus 
 A looting fuite againft him ? Are you anfwcred ? 
 
 "Btf. Thi is no anfwer thou nfcelmg man, 
 To excufe the currant of thy cruelty. 
 
 Ira. \ am not bound to plea/e thee with my anfwer. 
 
 faf Do all men kil the things they do not loue? 
 
 Itw. Hates any man the thine be would not kill? 
 
 TSaf Euerie offence u not a hate at ftrft. 
 
 lew. Whatwouldft thou haue a Serpent fling thee 
 twice > 
 
 Ant. I pray you thinke you ooeftion with the lev/ : 
 You may as well go (land vpon the beach, 
 And bid the maine flood baiie his vfuall height, 
 Or euen as well vfe queilion with the Wolfe, 
 The Ewe blcate for the Lambe : 
 You may as well forbid the Mountaine Pines 
 To wagge their hi gh tops, and to make no not(e 
 When they are fretted with the guilt of hcaueo ; 
 You may as well do any thing moft hard, 
 As feekc tofoften that, then which what harder > 
 His lewifti heart. Thetefore I do bcfeech you 
 Make no more offers, fe no farther mcanes, 
 But with all briefe and plaine conuniincte 
 Let me haue Judgement, and the lew his will 
 
 B*f. For thy three thoufand Ducacct heeras fix. 
 
 lev If euerie Ducat in fixe thoufand Ducates 
 Were in fute parts, and euery part a Ducate. 
 1 would not draw them, 1 would hauc my bond ? . 
 
 D* How (halt thou hope for mercie.rendring none/ 
 
 /rv. What lodgement dull 1 dread doing no wrong? 
 You hiue among you many a pure haft flaue, 
 Which like your Aflet,and your Dogs and Males, 
 You vfe in abiect and in flauifn pans, 
 Becaufe you bought them. Shall I fay to you, 
 Let them be free, marrie them to your beires i 
 Why fweate they vodet burthens/ Let their beds 
 Be made as foft as yours : and let their pt Hats 
 Be fetfon'd with fuch V l6n d5 . you wuWww 
 
 The 
 
179 
 
 The flauesare ours. So do I anfwr you. 
 The pound of flefh which I demand of him 
 is dcercly bought.'tis miDe.and I will haue it, 
 f you deny me ; fie vpon your Law, 
 There is no force in the decrees of Venice j 
 [ftand for Judgement, anfvm.Shall I haue it ? 
 
 Du. Vpon my power I may difmiflig this Court, 
 Vnlefle 'Sellario a learned Doclor, 
 Whom 1 haue tent foe to determine this, 
 Comehecretoday. 
 
 Sal- My Lord, heere Irayes without 
 AMeflengerwith Letters fiom the Doctor, 
 New come from Padua. 
 
 u Bring vs the Letters, Call the McfTengers. 
 af. Good cheere Amtxmio, What maOjCorage yet: 
 The lew (hall luue my flcrti, blood.bones.and all, 
 Ere thou fhalt leofe for me one drop of blood. 
 
 tsfm. 1 am a tainted Weather of the flocke. 
 Meeteft for death, the weakeU kinde of fruitc 
 Drops earlieft to the ground, and fo let me ; 
 You cannot better be empioy'd R*/p*i9, 
 Then to Hut flill, od write mine Epitaph. 
 
 Enter Ncrriffa. 
 
 Du. Came you fiom Padua from 'SeUario? 
 
 A/Irr. From both. 
 My Lord TttUarie greets your Grace. 
 
 2T<i/I Why doft thou whet thy knife fo earneftly ? 
 
 lew. To cut the forfeiture from that baokrout there. 
 
 Cra. Not on thy foale : but on thy foule harfh Jew 
 Thou rr.ak'ft thy knife keene : but no mettail can. 
 No, not the liangrruns Axe bcaie halfe the keennefle 
 Of thy flmpc e'nuy. Can no prayers pierce thee? 
 
 lev. No, none that thou haft \vit enough to make. 
 
 (JYA. O be thou damn d, inexectablc dogge, 
 And for thy life let iuftice be accus'd: 
 Thou almoft mak'ft me wauer in my faith; 
 ToHold opinion with Pythagoras, 
 Thac foules of Animals infufe themfelues 
 Into the trunkes of men. Thy cunifh fpirit 
 Gouein'd a Wolfe, who hang'd for humane (laughter, 
 Euea from the gallovves did hi i fell foule fleet ; 
 And whii'ft thou lay eft in thy vnhallowed darn, 
 Infus'd it felfe in thee : For thy defires 
 Are Woluifh, bloody, fteru'd.and raoenons. 
 
 lew. Till thou canrt raile the feak from orTmy bond 
 Thou but offend ft rfiy Lungs to fpeake fo loud : 
 Repaire thy wit good youth, or it will fall 
 Toendleflcruine. Ifland hccrefor law. 
 
 Du. This Letter ftotnTeQarte do\h commend 
 A yongand Learned Doftor in out Court ; 
 Where is he? 
 
 Mr. He attendeth heere hard by 
 To know y cur snfwer, whether you'l admit him. 
 
 Du. Wh all my heaf> k . Some three or foutof you 
 Go giue him curteous conduct to this place, 
 Meiue time the Coun (hall he are "*/// Letter. 
 
 YOarGraceJkaUvnderfland, that at the rereiteafjroui 
 Letter f am verjfickf : tat in tbe iaftant that y oar tnef- 
 fenger came, in lotting vffltallm, wot -wttl> me a yeung Do 
 
 the caufc in C^fnutrfe^ between* the lev* and Anth on i o 
 tht Mfrchant : We twnd 6re many "Bookf! togelkrr : kef a 
 ljbfd irb my cpinicn, which btttrvdwHb to twnt liar 
 , thtgrtatnejt whtrtvf I t.tma', eneughcemmendf tines 
 
 with him at rm imfonunity, nrfiU vpytvr Graesrttpuji m 
 myfted. I tefeecb you t Ut his lukt cfyeari be no imfe&me *t 
 toltiktmbckiarcKtreodaftinHttim ; far Intuer knewt (o 
 yong 4 bid* , with fo old* bead 1 leant htm t* JUT gr acton* 
 acceptance, vrhoft trial (halt better f uplift, ht, 
 
 Enter Pert* for "Bdlthtuutr 
 
 T)uke. 7ou hearc the learn'd "SeHaria what he writes, 
 And heercf"! take it)is the Do&or come. 
 Giue me your hand : Came you r>om old "Bellamf 
 
 For. J did my Lord 
 
 DM. You ire welcome: take your place; 
 Are you acquainted with the difference 
 That hold* this prefent qucflion in the Court. 
 
 Par. 1 am enformed throughly of the caufe 
 Which is the Merchant hcere? and which the lew? 
 
 K. Anthonto and old Sbviock*. both ftand forth. 
 
 For. Is your name StytotJg ? 
 
 Ittf. Sbjleckg i > fny name. 
 
 for. Of a (rrange nature is the futt you follow* 
 Yet in fuch rule, that the Venetian Law 
 Cannot impugnc you as you do proceed. 
 You fhnd within his dangcr.do you not? 
 
 Ant. l,fohefayes. 
 
 Par. DoyouconfcfTetkebond? 
 
 Ant. I do. 
 
 Par. TheomuftthelewbemercifuJL 
 Itw. Oo what compulfton muft 1 ? Tell me that. 
 Par The quality of mercy is not ftrain'd, 
 It droppeth as the gent le rainc from heauen 
 Vpon the place beneath. It u twice bielt, 
 ftbleffeih him that giues, and him that takes, 
 Tismightieft in the mightieft, it becomes 
 The throned Monarch better then his Crown?. 
 Hii Scepter fliewcs the force of temporal! power, 
 The attribute to awe and Maieftie, 
 Wherein doth fit the dtead and feare of Kings : 
 But mercy is aboue th'rs fccptred fway, 
 It it enthroned in the heaus of Kings, 
 It is an attribute to God himfelfe; 
 An4 earthly power doth then (hew liked Gods 
 When mere ic feafons iuftice. Therefore lew, 
 Though luOice be thy plea, confider this. 
 That m the courfe of luftice.none of 
 Should fc (aluation : we do pray for mercie. 
 And that fame prayer, doth teach vs all to render 
 The deeds of mtrcit. 1 haue fpoke thus much 
 To mittigate the iufticc of thy plea : 
 Which ifthou follow, this fhic3 courieof Venice 
 Mutt needes giue lenience 'gain ft the Mctchzni there. 
 
 Sly. My deeds vpon my nead, I aaue the Lav/, 
 Thepcnaltie and forjfcite ot'my bond. 
 
 Per. lihenotabktodifcharge the money 
 
 Baf. Ye, heere I lender it for him In the Court 
 Yea, twict the fnmme, if that will not fuffice, 
 ! will be bound to pay it ren times ore, 
 On forfeit of my hands, my head^rny heart 
 If this will not fuffice, it muft apptare 
 That malice beares downe truth. And 1 befcech you 
 Wr eft once the Lew toyour authority, 
 To do a great right, do a little wrong, 
 And curbe this cruel! diuell of his will. 
 
 Par. It muft not be, there is no p owes in Venice 
 Can alter a decree eRaolifhed > 
 Twill be recorded for a Prefidcnr, 
 
i8o 
 
 The ^Merchant of Venice. 
 
 And many an error by the (ame example, 
 Will rufh into the ftate: It cannot be. 
 
 Jew. A D<*nelcamt to iudgemem, yea a DanitL 
 O wife young ludge, how do I honour thcc. 
 
 far. I pray you In me look e vpon the bond . 
 
 Int. Heere 'us moft rcoctend Do&or.heere iti's. 
 
 Par. Sbyltxfy, there's thrice rfy manie offered chee. 
 
 Sty An oath, an oath, ) haue an oath in heaucn 
 Shall I by periurie vpon my foule ? 
 No not for Venice. 
 
 far. Why this bond isTorfeit. 
 And lawfully by this the lew may claime 
 A pound of flefh, to be by him cut off 
 Neercft the Merchants heart ; be merciful!, 
 Take thrice thy money, bid me tcare the bond 
 
 lev> When it is paid according ro the tenure. 
 li doth appcare you are a woithy Judge : 
 you know the Law, your expofition 
 Rath beenc tnoft found. 1 chargeyou by the I aw. 
 Whereof you are a weii.defcruinq pillar, 
 Proceede to judgement : By my Tonic I fweare. 
 There is no power in the tongue of man 
 To a!Ur me; 1 Ray hccre on my bond. 
 
 An. Moftheartily 1 do befeech ihe Court 
 Togiuelhe iudgeroenl. 
 
 Per. Why then thus ii&: 
 you mull prepare yonrbofome for his knife. 
 
 few O noble Judge, O excellent yong man. 
 
 Par. Fot the intent and purpofe of the L aw 
 Hath full relation to the penahie, 
 Which heere appeared) due vpon the bond. 
 
 le. Tis verie true : O wife and vpnght Tudge, 
 How much more elder art thou then thy lookes ? 
 
 POT. Thefore lay bare your bofome. 
 
 /<?* I.hisbreft, 
 
 So fayei the bond, doth it not noble ludge ? 
 Neereft his heart, thofe are the very words. 
 
 Par It is fo : Are there ballance heere to weigh the 
 flefh? 
 
 lew. 1 hauc them ready. 
 
 Par. Haue by fome Surgeon Sfyhel^on your charge 
 To flop his wounds, lead he fhould bleede to death. 
 
 lew Tt is not nominated in the bond ? 
 
 Prr It is not fo exprefl : but what of that ? 
 Tweregood you do 10 much for charuie. 
 
 /en. ] r anno t finde it, 'tis not in the bond. 
 
 ptr. Come Merchant, haue you any thing to fay t 
 
 jltit. Bt-tlictle : I am arm'd and wellprepar d. 
 Clue me your hand Bafamo^ fare you well. 
 Grecue not that 1 am faint- to this for you : 
 For heerein fortune fhtwes her fdfe more kinde 
 Thenisbercuflome. It is Rill her vfe 
 To let the wretched man out- hue his wealth, 
 To view with hollow eye, and wrinkled brow 
 An ageofpoucrcy. From which iingring penance 
 Of fuchmifcrie, doth fhe cut me off; 
 Commend me to your honourable Wife, 
 Tel) her the procefle of dntkoniei end : 
 Say how I lou'dyou ; fpeakc mefaire in death : 
 And when the tale is told, bidliet be judge, 
 Whether Baffaita had not once % Lout : 
 Repent not you thsi you fhall loofe your friend. 
 And he repents not chat he payes your debt. 
 For if the lew do cut but deepe enough, 
 lie pay it \nihntly, with all my heart. 
 "B/tf. ditthgnio. \ am married to a wi fe. 
 
 Which is as dear tome as life it felfe, 
 But life it felfc.my wifc,and all the world. 
 Are not with me efteem'cl aboue thy life. 
 1 would loofe all, I facrifice them all 
 Heere to this deuill, to ddiuer you 
 
 P* Your wife would giue you little thanks for that 
 If fhe were by to heare you make the o0er. 
 
 Cm I haue a wife whom I proteA I louc , 
 1 would (he were in hcautn, fo fhe could 
 I ntreat fome power to change thb currifh lew. 
 
 Ner Tis well you offer it behrnde her backe, 
 The vi fh would make elfe an vnquiet houfe. (ter 
 
 /w.Triefe be the Chriftian huibands:! haue a daugb- 
 Would any of the fiocfcc of 'Earroko, 
 Had beene her husband,rather then a Chrifliao. 
 We tiifletime.I pray theepurfue fen tence 
 
 Per . A pound of that (amc raarchants flefti is thine, 
 The Court awards it.and the law doth giue it. 
 lew Moft rightful! fudge. 
 
 w. And you rnufl cut this flefh from off his bread - 
 The Law allowes it.and the Court awards it. 
 
 /. Moft learned Iudge,a fentence,come prepvrc. 
 for. Tarry a liule.cherc is fomething elfe, 
 This bond doth giue thee heere no iot of blond , 
 The words exprefly area pound of flefh : 
 Then take thy bond.tak e thou thy pound of flf (h, 
 But in the cuninglt.ifthou dofi fhed 
 One drop of Chriftian bJoud.thy lands and goods 
 Are by the I awes of Venice confifcate 
 Vn:o tlic ftate of Venice. 
 
 Cjra O vpnght ludg, 
 Marke lew,olearned ludge. 
 Shy Jsihatthelaw 
 For Thy Pelfe fhall uVe the Ad: 
 For asihou vrgeA iuflice, beaflufd 
 Thou fhalt hauelufiice more then rhou defueft. 
 Crtt O learned fudge.msrk 1ew,a learned Judge. 
 lew. 1 take this offer than ,pay the bond thrice, 
 Am) let the Chrifrhn gee. 
 'Baf. Heere the money. 
 
 Per. Soft,the lew fhail haue all iuffice, foft.no haOe. 
 He fhall haue nothing but the penalty. 
 Gra. O Iew.au vpnght ludgc.a learned ludge. 
 Per. Therefore prepare thee to cut orTthc flefh . 
 Shed thou no blood, nor cut thou IcfTe nor more 
 But tuft a pound of flefh: if thou tak'ft more 
 Or idle then a tuft pound, be it fo much 
 As makes it light or heauy in the fubfianc* , 
 Or the deuifion of the twentieth pan 
 Of one poorc fcruple.nay if the fcale doeturne 
 But in tlie eftimatioji of a hayre , 
 Thou dicft , and all thy goods arc confifcate. 
 
 Gra A fecond /)*?>/, a Daniel lew. 
 Now infidell 1 haue thee on the hip. 
 
 for. Why doth the Jew paufe.take thy forfeiture. 
 shy. Giue me my principall.and tel me goe. 
 af. I haue it ready for ihce.heere it is. 
 Par. He hath refus'd it in the open Court, 
 He fhail hauemcerly iufticeand his bond. 
 
 Cra, A Daaifl ftill fay I,a fecond Daniel, 
 1 thanke thee lew for teaching me that word. 
 Sh Shall I not haue barely my principal!? 
 Par. Thou (halt hauc nothing but rhe forfeiture, 
 To be taken fo at thy peril! lew. 
 
 Sky. Why then the Deuill giue him good of it 
 lie ftey no longer queftion. 
 
 Par. Tarry 
 
The Merchant of Venice* 
 
 181 
 
 For. Tirry lew, 
 
 The Law hath yet %nother hold on you. 
 It iscnicltel in the L.iwes of Venice , 
 Ificbcproutdagamfl an Alien, 
 That by dlfift.or tndircft attempt* 
 He feck* the nfe of any Citizen , 
 The party gatnfl t)c which he doth contriue , 
 Shall fcsze one hslfe his goods,the other hslfe 
 C*vres to the priuie cofref of the State , 
 And the offen<krs life lies in the mercy 
 Of the Duke onely, gainfl oil' other voice, 
 In which piedicamcm I fay tSou fhndlt : 
 For it appcares by manifcft proceeding, 
 That indirectly, and dircAJy to; 
 Tbouhaft corttnu'd againfl the very life 
 Of t hi defendant : *nd thou haft ineor'd 
 The danger formerly by rere?iearft. 
 Downe ttwrcfore.and beg mercy of the DuRe. 
 
 Crt. Beg that thou maift haucleauc to hang thy fclfv.-, 
 And y thy wealth being forfeit to the ftace, 
 Thou haft not left the value of i cord, 
 Therefore thou rouH be hang'd at ihe flate* charge. 
 
 'Dakj That thou (halt fee the difference of our fpitit , 
 I pardon tbeeiby life before thou ajkeii: 
 Forha!fethyviea];h,t is Amtbomti, 
 The other ha fe comes to the generall fore, 
 Which humblcnefte may driue vnto a fine. 
 
 far. \ for (he ftatc.not for A*tkmto. 
 
 Shy, Ny,ta!fe my life and all.pardon not thai, 
 You take my houfe.whcn you do take the prop 
 That doth4uft*inemy houfe : you take my liic 
 When you doe take the meanci whereby 1 Itus. 
 
 Pot What mercy can you render Mm Aatboeiot 
 
 gra. A halterjr^iM.nothing elfe fofGodt fake 
 
 Ant. So plcafe myXord the Duke, and all the Court 
 Tc quit the fine for one hilfe of his goods, 
 I am content : (o he will let me hauc 
 Theocher halfe in vfe, to render it 
 Vpon his death, vnto the Gemlerran 
 That lately ftolc hi i daughter. * 
 
 Two thing* prouided more.that for this fauour 
 Hcptefently become a Chtiftian : 
 The othcr.that Jie doe record a gift 
 Heere tn the Court ofaJl he dies poflfeft 
 Vnto his foniie /rn>t.nd his daughter. 
 
 Data H c (hall dor this, or clfe I doe recant 
 The pardonthat 1 late pronounced heerc. 
 
 Per. Art thoo contented lew? what doH thou fay? 
 
 5^7. 1 am content. 
 
 Per, Clarke, draw a deed of gift. 
 
 Sty. I pray yon piuc roe reauc to goe from hence . 
 I am not well, fend the deed after me. 
 Aodlwitlfignei;. 
 
 D*ke- Get thVe gone,but doe 'it* 
 
 Cr. In chriftning thou fhalt haue two godfathers, 
 Had I been iudgejthou fhouJdfthauc hid ten more* 
 To bring thce to the gallowes , not t o the font. Exit. 
 
 T>*. Sic I intrearyou with me home to dinner. 
 
 Pr. I humbly doe defire yourOrace of pardon, 
 I tnuft away this night toward Padua, 
 And it is mfcre I preCently let forth. 
 
 T)u^, I arn forry chat yovr leyfure feruei you oor : 
 
 Fw in my muufe yott^r^moch btiurd to htm. 
 
 Evft Duty art bf,<H**t. 
 'Bafl. Moft worthy gentleman,! tiftd my friend 
 
 Haue by your wifcdoroebeene tiiis day acquitted 
 Of greeuoui penalties, in'lieu whereor, 
 Three choufaiid Ducats due vnto the lew 
 We freely copeyour ciKteous paines wkhaV. 
 
 An. And ftand indebted ouer and aboue 
 In lout and fcruice to you cuerrr.ore. 
 
 Par. Heis well paid that is well fatisfied, 
 And Idclrueringyon, amfti>fied, 
 And therein doe account my fclfe well paid, 
 My mihde was neuer yet more merelnaiie. 
 1 pray you know me when we inecte again?, 
 I wim you well.and fo J take o>v kaue. 
 
 Bag. Dearefir.of fore* IrnuA attempt you further. 
 Take fome remembrance ofVs at a tribute, 
 Not as fee : grant me two thing;, I pray you 
 Not to denie me, and to pardon me. 
 
 P-tr. You prefle mee ftrrc.snd therefore I will yecJd, 
 Giuemeyour gloues, lie vvear* them for your fake, 
 And for yout loue lie take this ring from you, 
 Doe nvt draw backe your hand, tie takeno more, 
 And you in loue fltall not deny me this ? 
 
 "Bajf. This ring good fu.alas it is a trifle, 
 I will not fhamc my felfe to giue you this. 
 
 Per. I wi! hauc nothing elfc but onely chit, 
 And now methinkes I haue a rurnde to k. 
 
 B*f There's more depends on this ihcn on the ralew, 
 The dearcfl ring in Venice will I giue you, 
 And finde it out by proclamation, 
 Onely for this I pray you pardon me. 
 
 For. I fee (ir you are hberall in offers , 
 You taught me firtt to beg. and now me thVntw 
 You teach me how a beggar fljould be anfwer'd, 
 
 "Saf. Goodfir,thjjrinpwa$giuenmebymy wife, 
 And when (he put it on, flic made me vow 
 That 1 fho'jld neither fell, nor gtue.nor lofelt. 
 
 Ftr. That fcufc feruc* many men to faue their glfjf, 
 And if your wife be not a mad v* oman, 
 And know how well I haue deferu'd this ring, 
 Shee would not hold out enemy for euer 
 For giuing it to me : well, piace be with you. Em*t. 
 
 A*t. My L ."Sajjjnt,lti him haue : he rng, 
 Let hisdeCcrumgi and my loac withall 
 Be valued againft youv wiues commandcment. 
 
 Baff, Goe Grttimefun and ouer-take him j 
 Giue htm the ring, and bring him if thou canft 
 Vnto AtthoHiQi houle.away .mike hafle. Exit Guti. 
 Come, you and I will thither pwfently, 
 And in the morning early will we born 
 Flie toward "Stlmmt, come dttbemo. Extpm. 
 
 Enter Tffrtii . 
 
 Par. Enquire the lewes houfc out, giue him this deed, 
 And let him figre it, wee II away to night, 
 And be a day before our husbands home : 
 This deed" will be well welcome to Lermt4. 
 
 fitttr (Jratian. 
 
 Gra. Faire (ir,you are well ore-tanc J 
 My L.Bafixto vpon more aduice , 
 Hath tent you heerethis ring, and ioth intreat 
 Your company at dinner. 
 Per. That cannot b 5 
 His ring I doe accept rcofl thankfully 
 Aod fo I pray you cell him : furthermore, 
 I pray you (he w my yotithdd Stybtktt houfe. 
 Gra. That will I doc. 
 Ntr. Sir, I would fpeake with you i 
 
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182 
 
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 [It fee if 1 tan get my husbands ring 
 
 Which I did make him fweare to[ke*pefor<;uer 
 
 Per. Thou maid I warrantee ftial hu old,fwesring 
 Thai they did glue the riog sway to men ; 
 But weele out. face them ,and out-fweare them to : 
 Away.makehafte.tbouknow ft where 1 will tiny* 
 Ner. Corns good fit, will you (hew me u> this hovjfc. 
 
 Quinius. 
 
 Enter Lorenzo and /efiica. 
 
 Lor- The moone/hinc * bright. In fucb a night as this, 
 Whto dtc fweet wmde did gently kifle the trees, 
 And they did make no nnyfe.in fuch a night 
 Troittti me tbinkes mounted the Troian wails, 
 And figh'dhii foule toward the Grecian tents ^ 
 
 Where Crtftdhy thai night. 
 
 //! In fucn a night 
 
 Did Tkubu frarefully ort-trip thi dewe, 
 And faw the Lyons (hadovf ere liunltlft . 
 And ranne difoiayed away. 
 
 LATIH. In fuch a night 
 Stooo T)ido with a Willow in her hand 
 Vpon r .he wilde fea banke*,and waft her Loue 
 To come againe to Carthage 
 
 lef Inluch a night 
 Medea gathered the in chanted htarbs 
 That d-d renew old Efcu. 
 
 Laren. In fuchs night 
 Did Jefliea fteale from the wealthy kwc, 
 A>id *wh an Vnthnfi Louc did nionerrom Venire, 
 As farre asBelmom. 
 
 ftf. In fuch a night 
 
 Did young LorensA fweare he lou'd her well, 
 Stealing her foule with many vowes ot faith 
 Andnereacrucone. 
 
 Lfta. In fucn a night 
 Did pretty lt[ftco(\\\it a little (Wow) 
 Slander her Lone.aiid he forgiue it her. 
 
 Itffi.- \ would out-night you did no body come : 
 But hacke^ hcare the footing of a man. 
 
 Enter Mifftr.^er. 
 
 Lfr. Who corocifo fart in lilenct of the night? 
 
 Mt(. Afrieod. (friend? 
 
 Lore* A rriend,whit friend <* your name I pr jy you 
 
 "hltf Sitfhiuto is my ndnie,and I bring word 
 My Miftrcfle will before the btcake of dy 
 Be heere at Belmont.fhe doth dray about 
 By holy croifet where (Ke kneeles and prayes 
 For happy wedlocke hourc*. 
 
 Leren, \Vho come* with her ? 
 
 Mtf. None bur a holy Hermit and her maid : 
 ] pray you (t my Maflet yet vntum'd ? 
 
 Laren. He is not.nor we hauc not heard from him. 
 But goe we in 1 pray thee icfiu, 
 And cefemonioufly let vs vs prepare 
 Some welcome for theMiftreffe of the houfe, 
 
 Inter Clowns. . ,' 
 
 Clo. So!a,foU.wohaho,fola,fola. 
 
 (fola, 
 
 Lena. Who calls? 
 
 Clo. Sola.did you fee 
 
 Lor* Leaue hollowing man>eexe. 
 
 Clo. Sola, whae, where ? 
 
 Lor. Heere? 
 
 Clo. Tel him ACT'S a Poft come from my Mafter.witS 
 his home foil of good oewoi^ny Mafter wilt be here ere 
 morning f wee J foule. 
 
 Laren. Let's inland there expcdtbeii commjng. 
 And yet DO matter : why (hould we goe in? 
 My friend Stephen, figmfie pray you 
 With in the hoafe.y our Miftrefle is ac hand , 
 And bring your mufique footth into the syre. 
 How fweet the moone-light fleepes vpoo th ba/ikc, 
 Heere will we fu,*nd let the founds of muficJcc 
 Creepe in our cares foft fliJne$,and the night 
 Become the tutches of fweet harmonic : 
 Sit leffica, looke how the floore of heauen 
 Is thicke inlayed with pattens of bright gold , 
 There's not the fmaileft orbe which thou beholdft 
 But in his motion like an Angell fings, 
 Still quiting to the young eyed Cherubms ; 
 Such hajmonie is in immortal! foules, 
 But wbilft this muddy vcfturc of decay 
 Doth grofly dofe in it, we cannot heare it : 
 Come hoe.and wake 2)ia,i with a hymne , 
 With fweeteft tutches pearce your M:ftre(Te eaie, 
 And draw her home withmuficke. 
 
 Ifffi. I am neuer merry when I heare Tweet mufiqur 
 
 Ltrr. The reafon is, your fpirits are attenuue ; 
 For doe but note a wilde and wanton heard 
 Orraceofyouthfuland vohandlrd colt, 
 perching mad bounds .bellowing and neighing !oud. 
 Which is the hot condition of their bloud, 
 If they but heare perchance* trumpet found, 
 Or anv ayre of muiicke touch their cares, 
 You (hall perceiue t hem make a mutual! ftand, 
 Their fau'age eyes turn'd to a modeft gaze, 
 By the fweet power of muficke : dierefore th* Poet 
 Did faine that Orpheiu drew trees,flones,and floodi. 
 Sincenaupht fo ftocki{h^ud,and full of rige, 
 But mufiche for time doch change his nature, 
 The man that hath no muficke in himfeife, 
 Nor it not moued-wilh concord of fweet founds^ 
 Is fit for treafcns,ftratagcms,aad fpoyles, 
 The morions of his fpiril are dull as night, 
 And his sffcdions darke urc6iu t 
 Let no fuch man be uufted : marke the mud eke 
 
 Enter Partu a*dJVtmfi 
 
 P&. That light we fee is burning in rny hall: 
 How ram that fittle candeJl throwes his bearnes, 
 So (nines a good deed in anaughty world. (die? 
 
 A/ir. When the mooot (hone w did not fee the can 
 Per. So dolh the greater glory dim theldfe, 
 A fubAitule fhines brightly as a King 
 Vntill a King be by, and then his ftafe 
 Empties it felfe,as doth an inland brooks 
 Into the maifle of waters : mufique.hatke. 
 A/rr. It is your muficke Madame of the houfe 
 for Nothing is good I fee without refpect, 
 Met hinkes it founds much fweetcr incn by day ? 
 A/rr. Silence beftowestharvertue on it Madnm 
 'for. TheCrow dolh4ing w fweetlya* h larke 
 
 When 
 
The 3tferckmtofFenice* 
 
 I8 3 
 
 When neither i attended : and I thinke 
 The Nightingale if fas &ould fingby day 
 When cuery Goofc is cackling, v-'ouid be thought 
 No better a Mufitian, then the Wrtn : 
 How many things by feafon, feafon'd a f e 
 To their right praife, and uue prrfeAior) 9 
 Peace, how the M oooe fleepej with Endimion, 
 Aod would not be awak'd 
 
 Lor, That is the voice, 
 Or I am much deceiu'd of Pert/a. 
 
 7<r. He kno we* me as rho blinde man KrtoWei the 
 Cockow by the bad voice?. 
 
 tur. Deere Lady welcome home* 
 
 for. We haue bene praying for our hi* bsndcAvelfftte 
 Whkh fpced we hope the better for oar words, 
 Are they retum'd? 
 
 * Lor. Madam, they arenpcye*:. 
 But there is come a M cfiengei before 
 To fignifte their camming. 
 
 Par. Go in frerrijfit, 
 Qiue order to my leruants, that they take 
 No note at all of our being abfem hence, 
 Nor you Lcrent.6, f</ic<t nor you. 
 
 Lor. Your husband is at band, 1 heare his Trumpet, 
 We are no tell-tales Madam.feare younou 
 
 Per. This night me thinkes js but the daylight ficke, 
 It lookes aliult paler, 'tis a day, 
 Such as the day ts,when the Sun is hid. 
 
 E*f. We (hould hold day with the AntJpodeJ, 
 If you would walke in abfcnceofthefunne- 
 
 frr, Let me gioc light, but Jet me not be light* 
 For a light wifodoth make a hraujc husband, 
 And nttier be 2/sjf.ow fo for rat, . 
 But God fort all; you are welcome homeroy Lord. 
 
 Baf I tbankeyouMadtosgiuewelcomtotny friend 
 This is the man, this is Antlmtit, 
 
 To whom I arn/o infinitely bound. 
 
 Per. You (hould in all fence be much bound to him, 
 For as I beare he was much bound for you. 
 
 jinth. No more then I am wel acquitted of. 
 
 Per. Sir, you arc verie welcome to our houfe : 
 Tt muft appeare Irf ether water tb*n words, 
 Therefore I fcant this breathing curtefie. 
 
 Gra. By yonder Moone I fweare you do me wrong, 
 Infaith I gaue it to the Judges Clearkc, 
 Would he were gel t that had it for my part, 
 Siacc you do take it Loue fo much at hart, 
 
 Per. A quarrel hoe alreadie, what's the matter f* 
 
 Cra, About a hoope of Gold.a paltry Sing 
 That flic did giue me, whofe Poefie was 
 For all the world like Cutlers Poetry 
 Vpon a knire ^Louem^aa^leouermenor. 
 
 Her. What talke you of the Poefie ot the valew: 
 You fwore to me when I did glue it you, 
 That you would weare it til the houre of death, 
 And that it (hould lye with you in yout f raue, 
 Though not fdr me, yet for your vehement oaths, 
 You (hould haue beene refpcftiue and haue kept it* 
 Caue it a fudges Clearke: but wel I know 
 The Clearke wil nerc wearc hairs on's race that bad if. 
 
 Gr*. HewU,andifheliuetobetman. 
 
 fftrrif*. I,if*#oinanutietobeaman. 
 
 Cra. Now by this hand I gaue it to a ycutii. 
 A kind* of boy, little fcrubbed boy, 
 No highe then thy ielfc, the Judges Clcorke; 
 A prating boy that begg d it as a Fee, 
 I could not for my heart deny it him. 
 
 *r. You were too blame, I mufl be plalne wltn Vu 
 To part fo (lightly with your wiues hrft gift, 
 A thing rtucke on with oathes vpon your Unget 
 And fo riueted with faich vnio your He{h, 
 I gaue my Loue a Ring, and made him fweartf, 
 Neuer to part with it, and heere he (lands < 
 I dare be fworne for him, he woild not Icsue it, 
 Norpluckejtfrornrmfinger.forchewefthb 
 That the world matters. Now in fakh Gr*titm+ 
 You giueyour wifetoo vnkinde acaufcof gretfe^ 
 And twcre to me I (hould be mad at it 
 
 'Baff. Why I were beftto cut my left hand otf, 
 And fweare I loft the Ring defending it, 
 
 Grt. My Lord Hafuuo gaue his Ring away 
 Vnto the ludgc that beg'd it, and indeede 
 Deferu'dit too : and then the SoyhisClearke 
 Thsc tooke Tome paines in writing, he begg'd mine; 
 And ney ther man nor mailer would take ought 
 But the two Rings. 
 
 Ptr. Whit Ring gaue you my Lord ? 
 Not that I hope which you receiu'd of me. 
 
 "Sa/p. Iflcouldaddealievntoafault, 
 I would deny it i but you fee my finger 
 Hath not the Ring vpon it, it is gone. 
 
 for. Eiien fo odc is your fcJie heart of truth. 
 By heauen I wil nerc come in your bed 
 VntillfeetheRiog. 
 
 JV>. Nor 1 in yours,til I agaihe fee nrine. 
 
 B*f Sweet Portia, 
 
 If you did fcnow to whom I gaue the Ring, 
 If you did know for whom Igaue the Ring, 
 And would conceiue for what I gaue cheRing. 
 And how vn willingly I left the Ring, 
 When nought would be accepted but the Ring, 
 You would abate the flrength of your difclcafure? 
 
 Per. If you had koawne the venue otthe Ring, 
 Or halfe her worthinefie that gaue the Ring, 
 Or your owne honour to contain* the Ring, 
 You would not then haue parted with the Ring t 
 What man is thtre fo much vnreafonable, 
 Ifyou had pleas'd to haue defended it 
 With any termes of Zeale : wanted the modeflie 
 To vrge the thing held as a ceremonie : 
 ffemfP* teaches me what to beleeue, 
 He die for't , but fomc Woman had the Ring ? 
 
 "Baf. No by mine honor Madam, by my foule 
 No Woman had it, but* ciuillDodot, 
 Which did refufe three thoufand Ducates of roe. 
 And beg'd the Ring; the which I did denie him. 
 And ftmer'd him to go dilpleas'd away : 
 Euen he that had held vp the verie life 
 Of my deere friend. What fliould I fay fweetc ltdyi 
 I was inforc'd to fend it after him, 
 I wasbefet with ihame and curtriie, 
 My honor would not let ingratitude 
 Somuch bcfmeareit. Pardon me good Lady, 
 And by thefe blefled Candles of the night, 
 Had you bene there, I thinke you would haue beg'd 
 The Ring of me, to giue the worthie Doctor ? 
 
 Q.JT Pff. 
 
184- The Merchant of Venice* 
 
 PIT. Let not that Doctor ere come neere my houfe, 
 Since he bath got the lewcll tbac 1 loued, 
 
 for* Speske not fo grofrely.you are all amaz'd 
 Heere is a letter, reade ic acyour leyfure, 
 
 And that which you didfweare to kecpe for me, 
 I will become as liberal) as you, 
 lit not deny him any thing I Itsue, 
 No.not my body, nor my hutbands bed : 
 Know him 1 (hall, 1 am well fureofit. 
 
 It comes fromPadua from "Sellario , 
 Thereyou (hall ilnde that Pcrrw wss theDoftoc , 
 Herri/a there her CUike. Lonnxokeere 
 Shall wiux-ffe I fet fooh as foor.e as you, 
 And but eu'n now returrfd: I haue not ytc 
 
 Lie not a night from home. Watch melike Argos, 
 
 Entred my houfr. Anthoaiayo^ are welcome. 
 
 If you doe not, if I be left alone, 
 Now by mine honour which n yet mine ownc. 
 He haue the Do&or for rwy bedfellow. 
 Ntrriffa. And I his Cl jrkc-.fherefore be well aduls'd 
 
 And I haue better oewa in (tore for you 
 Then you expe : vnieak this letter foone. 
 There you (hall finde three of your Argofi*s 
 Are richly come to harbour fodamlie. 
 
 How you doe leaue me to mine owne protection. 
 </><a. W cll.doc you fo : Itt not me tak him then. 
 
 You (hall not know by what ftrange accident 
 I chanced on chb letter. 
 
 For if I doe. Ue mar the ywng Clark* pen. 
 
 Antbo. lamdumbe. 
 
 Ara. 1 am th'vntunpy fubica of tbefc quarrels. 
 Par. Sit f grieuenc*you 
 
 Ttaff. Were ypu the Doaor.and I knew you not ? 
 GTA. Were yog the Clark AM is tomakemecucitold. 
 
 You ate welcome notwithftandine. 
 
 Nrr. I,buttheCkrkthatneuermeanestodoeir, 
 
 Saf. torn*, forgi ue me t hit enforced wt ong, 
 
 VnlefTe he liue vntill he be a man . 
 
 And in the hearing of ihefe manie fiicnds 
 I fwearetothce,cunby thine owne faire eyes 
 Wherein 1 fee my fclfe 
 Par. Marke you but that? 
 In both my ryes he doubly feeshimfclfe : 
 
 Saf (SweetOoaor)you(r>allbemybedf(IIow, 
 When I am abfrnt.theo lie with my wife. 
 Am. ("S wee s Ladie)you haue giuen mo life & liui ng ; 
 For hccre I reade for ccrtaine that my Ihipa 
 Are fefelie come to Rode. 
 
 In each eye onc.fweare by your double (Vlfe, 
 
 Per. How now Lereivui* 
 
 And there's 40 oath of credit 
 
 Saf. Nay, but heart me. 
 
 My Clarke hath fome good comforts to for you 
 ffer. l.and Ik giue them him without* fee 
 
 Pardon this rault, and by my foule I fweare 
 I neuer more will breake an oath with thee. 
 
 Tiierc doe I giue to you and feffc* 
 From the rich lewe, a fpeciall deed of grfc 
 
 Aath. I ooce did lend my bodie for thy wealth, 
 Which but fot htm that had your husband* ring 
 Had quite mifcarried. I dare be bound agamc, 
 
 After hi* death, of all he dies poffcff d of. 
 Lersn. Faire Ladies you drop Manna in the way 
 OTOarued people. 
 
 My foule vpon the forfeit, lhac you r Lord 
 Will neuer more breake faith aduifedlie 
 Par. Then you Qiall be his furetie : giue him this, 
 
 Per. It is almpft morning, 
 And yet I am Cure you are not fatisfied 
 Ofthefeeuenwatfull. Letvsgoein. 
 
 And bid him keepe it better then the other. 
 Ant. Heere Lord 2fc/wo t fwcar to keep this ting. 
 
 And charge vs there vpon inter g at oriej. 
 And w will anfwer all things faithfully. 
 
 Bf$. By heauen it is the fame I gaue the Do&oi 
 
 Cra. Lethbefo.thefimintergatocy 
 
 far. I had rt ofhim : pardon TZ^ffcm*, 
 
 That my Nrrrijfc (hall b fwotne on, it. 
 
 For by this ring the Doctor lay with m*. 
 Ntr, And pardon me my gentle Grata*), 
 Tot that fame fcrubbed boy the Do6ror Clarke 
 
 Whethertill the next night (he had rather (ray. 
 Or goe co bed, row being rwohoorei to day. 
 But were the day come, I (hould wi(K it darke . 
 
 In Hew of this, laft night did lye with me 
 
 Till I were couching with the Doctors Clarke. 
 
 Cra. Why thisislikethemendingof highwaies 
 )nSommer,where the waits are faire enough . 
 What, are we Cuckolds ere we haue defetu'd it. 
 
 Well, while i liue, lie fare no other thing 
 So forces keeping fa ft Nemffa ring. 
 Exawn. 
 
 
 FINIS. 
 
 i 
 
As you Like it. 
 
 rimus. Sccena Tnma. 
 
 Eater Orlando and Adcm. 
 
 Orlando. 
 
 S I remember A&vn, it W3J vpon this fafhion 
 bequeathed me by will, but poore a thoufand 
 Crownei, and as tbou fift , charged my bro- 
 ihev.onhis blefling to breed mee well : and 
 there begins my fadncflc : My brother faqiuj he keepes 
 at fchoole , and report fpeakes goldenly of his profit 
 for my part.he keepes me ruftically at home,or(to fpcak 
 more properly) ftaies me hecrc at home vnkept : for call 
 you that keeping for a gentleman of my birth,' thatdif- 
 .fcrs not from the flailing of anOxe? his hotfcs arc bied 
 better, for befidcs that they are fairc with their feeding, 
 they are tanght their mamuge , and to tht end Riders 
 deerely hir'd : butl (his brother) gainc nothing vnder 
 him but growth , for the which his Animal* on his 
 dunghil 5 are as much bound co him as I : betides this no- 
 thing that he fo plentifully giuesme.thefomethiiig that 
 nature gauc mee , his countenance feemes to take from 
 me : hec lets mec fccdc with Kis Hindcs, barres mee the 
 place of brother, and as much as in htm lies, mines my 
 gentility with my education. Thii is it t^dom that 
 grieues me, and the fpirit of my Father , which I think* 
 tswidunmee , begins to mutinieagainft this feruitude. 
 {will no longer endure it, though yet I know DO wife 
 remedy how to auoid it. 
 
 Enter Otiner. 
 
 A/Lux. Yonder comes my Mafler,your brother. 
 
 QrlA*. Goe a-part Adam, and thou (halt hcarc how 
 hewillftiskcmevp. 
 
 Oli. Now Sir, what make you heeie? 
 
 Orl. Nothing: I amtiot taught to make any thing. 
 
 Oli. What mar you then fir? 
 
 Or/. Marry fit , I am helping you to mar that which 
 God made , a poore vn worthy brother of yours with 
 idleneflc. 
 
 Q!iucr. Marry fit be better employ cd,ar.d be naught 
 * while. 
 
 Orion. Shall I keepe your hogs, and cat hushes with 
 them? what prodigall portion haue I fpent,that I (hould 
 come to fuch penury ? 
 
 Oii. Know you where you are fir? 
 
 Orl. O fir,very well: heere in ycur Orchard. 
 
 Oli. Know you before whom fir ? 
 
 Or{. I, better then him I am before knowes mee j 
 know you arc my eldeft brother, and in the gentle con- 
 dition ofbloud you (hould fo know me:the courtefie of 
 nations allowes you my better , in that you are the firft 
 borne,but the fame tradition takes not away my bloud, 
 were there twenty brothers betwixt v$ :I haue as much 
 
 of my father in mee, at you, albeit I confcflcyour com- 
 ming before me is newer to his reucrencc 
 
 Oli. What Boy. flhll . 
 
 Orl. Come,comc elder brother, you are too yon gin 
 
 Oli. Wilt thou lay hands-on me villain? ? 
 
 Orl. lamnovlllame: I amiheyongcftfonfie of Sjr 
 Ravlar.dde "Sejtfre v/as my father, and he it thrice a vil- 
 laine thavfaies fuch a father begot villaines : wcrt thou 
 notmy brother, I wo<ild not take this fifand from ihy 
 throat, till this other had puld out thy tongue for laying 
 fb,thou haft raild on thy ielfe. 
 
 Adam. Sweet Maflets bee patient, for your Fathers 
 remembrance, be at accord. 
 
 Oli. Let me goe 1 fay, 
 
 Orl. IwilJnottilllpleaff :you (hill Tiearfc mee : my 
 father charg'd you in his will to giuc me good educati- 
 on : you haue train'dmelibcapczam, obfcuring and 
 hiding from me aU gentleman-like qualities : the fpjric 
 of rny'father growes ftrong in mec, and 1 will no Ipr.ger 
 endure it : therefore allow me fuch exercifes as may be- 
 come a gentleman, orgioe mee the poore allottery my 
 father left me by teftament, with that i wiil goe buy my, 
 fortunes. 
 
 Ofi. And what wilt thou do ? beg when that it fpem? 
 Well fir , get you in . 1 will not long be troubled with 
 you : you (hall haue fome part of your will, Jprayyou 
 Icaue me: 
 
 Or/. I will nafurthtr ofttnd you,then becomes mee 
 for my good. 
 
 Oli. Get you with him.yougldedogge 
 
 Adum. Is old doggc my rewaid : cnoft true , I haue 
 loft my teeth in your fcrnic e : God be with my oWe m 
 fler,he would not haue fpoke futh a word. Ex.Orl.jid. 
 
 Oli. h it euen fo, begin you to growvpon rnt?I will 
 phyficke your rauckcnefle, and y giue no thoufcnd 
 crownes neyther : holla "Dennis 
 Enter Dennu. 
 
 t)en. Calls your worfhipj*. 
 
 Oli. Was not Ch&hs the Dukci Wrtftler heere to 
 ipeakewithme? . 
 
 1)en. So pleafcyou.hcis heere at the dodrc,and im- 
 portunes acccflc to you. 
 
 Ofi. Call him in" : 'twill be a good-way; and tomor- 
 row the wraftling is. 
 
 Enttr Cha/lei. 
 
 O&a. Good morrow to your woifhip> 
 
 Oh. Good M oonfier Char Us : what* the new oe wet* 
 at the new Court ? 
 
 Cbar'tt. There's no newel at the Court Sir, but the 
 okkoewes.-that is,theoid Duke it banifhsd by his yon- 
 ger brother the new Duke, and three or fourelouing 
 C^ ? Lords 
 
 
i86 
 
 As you Ufa it. 
 
 .ord luue put thtmfeluea into voluntary exile with 
 nim , whole lands and reuenutt emicH the new Duke , 
 herrfor*he gmet them good leaue to wander 
 
 of; Can you tell if RofalmJ the Dukes daughter bee 
 >anifhed with her Father ? 
 
 CAa O ro for the Du*rt daughter her Cofen fo 
 ouei Kcr, being cucr from their Cradles bred together, 
 hat Kce would haue followed h*r exile, or haue died to 
 flay behind her ; (he i at thcCourt.and no lefle beloued 
 of her Vncle.ihen hit owne daughter,and neutr two La- 
 dici loued at they doe. 
 
 O/i. Wbere will the old Duke Hue > 
 C** They fay hee if already in the Porreft oftsfrttu. 
 and a many merry men with him ; and there they liue 
 like the old Rtttn HooJofEngUrd. they fay many yong 
 Gentlemen flocke to himeoery day . and fleet the time 
 carelcfly as they did in the golden world. 
 
 O/i. What , you wraftk to morrow before the new 
 Duke, 
 
 (1>4. Marry doe Ifir : and I came to acquaint you 
 with a matter : 1 am giuen fir fccretly to vndctftand.that 
 your yonger brother Orlando hath a difpofition to come 
 in difeuis d agaiofr mee to try a fall : to morrow fu I 
 wraftle for my credit , and hee that efcaperme without 
 fome broken limbe,fhall acquit him well : your brother 
 is but young and tender, and for your loue 1 would bee 
 loth to foyle him, ei 1 muft for my ownc honour if hee 
 come in : therefore out of my loue to you, I came hither 
 10 acquaint you wilhall, that either you rmght flay him 
 fiam bit incc-ndment, or brooke fuch difgrace well as be 
 (hall tunne into , in thai it is * thing of his owne feaccb , 
 and altogether agoinft my will. 
 
 OH. Cbarlst, 1 tbanke thec for thy loue to me, which 
 them (halt finde I will moft kindly tequtte : I had my 
 fclfc ootJce of my Brothers purpofe hccrcirv,and haue by 
 vnder-hsad meant* laboured to diflwide him froout ; 
 hut he is refolute. lie tell th*elw/,it K the ftubbor- 
 r*ftyon fellow of France, fwll of ambition, an couious 
 emulator of euery mans good parts, a fecret & villanous 
 cwKtiuer aginft mee his naturall brother : therefore vie 
 thy difcreuon.I hadasliefcthou didft brealte hisnecke 
 h fioger. And thou wert beft looke to't ; for if thou 
 dofthiroanyflightdifgrace.orir hee doe not mightilic 
 gMcehimfeJfe on thee , hee will praflifc againft thce by 
 poyfon,entrap thee by fome treacherous dcuife,and ne- 
 uet leaue thee till he hath tane thy lift by fome indirect 
 meaoes or other : for. I aflaie thee , ( and .almoft with 
 teares I fpeak* it) there u not one fo young, and fo vil- 
 lanous this day liuing. Ifpeake but brotherly of him. 
 butfliouldlanathomizchimtorhre, as hee is, I muft 
 blufh . and weepe, and thou muft looke pale and 
 wonder. 
 
 Cha. \ am heartily glad I came hither to you : if hee 
 come to morrow, He giuc him his payment : if euer hee 
 goe alone againe, He neuerwradle for prize more: and 
 foGod keepe your worfhip. *# 
 
 Farewell good chsrltt. Now will I ftirre this Came- 
 flf r : I hope I fhall fee an end of him; foe my foule(yet 
 I know not why; hates nothing more then be : yet hee'a 
 gentle, neuer fchoofd , and yet learned , full of noble 
 det>ifc. of jll forts enchantingly beloued, and indeed 
 fo much in the heart of the world, and fpecialh/ of my 
 owne people, who beft know him, that I am altogether 
 roifptifed : but it (hall not be folong, this wraftlcr (hall 
 cleare all : nothing remaines , but that I kindle the boy 
 thuher.whtch now He goe about. Exit. 
 
 SccenaSecutida. 
 
 Ctl. 1 pwy thee Rofalind, fweet my Coz,be merry. 
 
 P^ef. DeeuCtlba; I ibow more mirth then lam mi- 
 ftreffe of, and would you yet were merrier : vnleffe you 
 could teach me to forget abanifbed father,you muft not 
 Icarnctnee how to remember any extraordinary plea- 
 (we. 
 
 Cel. *!erein I fee thou loo'ftmee not with the full 
 waight that 1 loue thee ; if my VncJe thy banifljed father 
 bad banifhed thy Vncle the Duke my Father, fothou 
 hadf) beene ftill with mee, I could haue taught my low 
 o take thy rather for mine ; fo wouldft thou.ifthe truth 
 of thy loue to me xvetc fo rightcoufly temper'd, u ftifl* 
 is to thee 
 
 Rof. Well, I will forget the condition of my efiate, 
 toreioyceinyours 
 
 Cei. You know my Father hath no childe, but I, nor 
 none ialiketo haue ; and truely when he dies, thou fhait 
 be his heire; for what hee hath taken away from thy fa- 
 thcr perforce , 1 will render thee againe in affedion : by 
 mine honor I will, and when 1 breake that oath, let mee 
 turne monfter .therefore my fweet T(eft , my deare Reft, 
 be merry 
 
 Rff. From henceforth I will Coz,aml deuife (port* 
 lamefee.what thinke you of falling in Lone? 
 
 Cel. Marry 1 prethee dof.to nuke fport withall: bur 
 loue no man in good earneft.nor no further in fpoct ney- 
 ther. then with fafeiy of a pure blufh, tboumaiH in ho- 
 nor come off againe. 
 
 Rof. W hat fhall be out fport then ? 
 
 Cel. Let vs fit and mocke th good boufw'ife tn- 
 tunt from her whcele, that her gifts may henceforth b 
 bcftowed equally. 
 
 Rof. 1 would wee could doc fo : for her benefits are 
 mightily mifplaced , and the bountiful! blinde woman 
 doth moft mifiake in her gifts to women. 
 
 Ctl. Tis true.for thofe that (he makes faire,(he fcarce 
 makes honefl. k thoie that (Tie makes honef^ (he make 
 very illfauouredly 
 
 Xe/Nay now thou gocft from Fortunes office to Ns 
 turcs : Fortune reignes in gifts of the world, not in the 
 lineaments of Nature. 
 
 Enter Cl**t 
 
 Cel. No ; when Nature hath made a faire creature . 
 may (he not by Foi tune fall into the fire ? though nature 
 bath giuen vs wit to flout at Fortune, had} not Fortune 
 fern in this foole to cut off the argument ? 
 
 Rtf. Indeed there ts fortune too hard for nature,wheo 
 fortune makes natures naturall, the cutter orTof natures 
 vmte. 
 
 CeL Peraduenture this is not Fortune* work neither, 
 but Natures, who pcrceiueth our naturall wits too dull 
 toreafonoffuchcoddcfles, bub fent this Naturall for 
 our whetftone . for alwaies the dulnefle of the foole , u 
 the whetftone of the wits. How now Witte , whether 
 wander you? 
 
 Clnt. MiflrerTe,you muft come away to your father. 
 
 Ctl. Were you made the meffenet r i 
 
 f /< No by mine honor,but I was bid to come for you 
 
e it. 
 
 187 
 
 Rof. Where learned you that oath foole ? 
 
 Clt. Of a certame Knjghi, that fwore by his Honour 
 they were good Pan-cakes, and fwore by hi Honor the 
 Muftard was naught : Now He ftand to it.the Pancakes 
 were naught, and the Muftard was good, and yet was 
 not the Knight forfworne. 
 
 Crl. How ptouc you that in the great heapc of your 
 knowledge ' 
 
 Kef. I marry, now tnmuzzle your wifcdome. 
 
 Go. Stand you both forth now: ftroke yourchinnei, 
 and fweare by your beards that I am a knauc. 
 
 el. By our beardsfif we had them)thou art. 
 
 Ct. By myknauenc(if I hadit) then i were: but if 
 you Iweareby that that is not, you are not forfworn :no 
 more was this knight fweanng by his Honor, for he ne- 
 uet had anic ; or if he had, he had fworne it away, before 
 euer he faw thofe Pancakes.ot that Muftard. 
 
 Ctt. Prethee.whois't that thoo raeans't > 
 
 Clt, One that old Frederick^ your Father loues. 
 
 >?#/"My Fathers loue is fnoughto honor himcnough; 
 fpeakeno more ofhim, you'l be whipt for taxation one 
 ofthefedaies. 
 
 !. The more pittic that fooles may not fpeak wife~ 
 ly.what Wifemendofoolifhly 
 
 CeU By my troth thou Caieft irue : For,fmce the little 
 wit that fooles haue was filenced, the little foolerie that 
 wife men hauemakcs a great (hew ; Hecrc come* Mon~ 
 
 Enter It Bean. 
 
 Rof. With his mouth full of newei. 
 
 Cit. Which he will put on vs, as Pigeons feed their 
 young. 
 
 Tttf. Then flial we be newci-cram'd. 
 
 C'L All the better : we fhalbe the more Marketable. 
 TicoH-tatcr Monfitvrle Tie, what f the newcs ? 
 
 (.elltu. FairePrinceffe, 
 you haue loft much good fport. 
 
 Cel. Sport : of wnat colour ? 
 
 L 'Ben. What colour Madame ? How (hill I aun- 
 fwer you ? 
 
 Rof, As wit and fortune will 
 
 Clt. Or as the deflinies decrees. 
 
 Ctl. Well faid, that was laid on with a trowcU. 
 * Clt. Nay>if I keepenot my ranke. 
 
 7(ff. Thou loofeft thy old fmelL 
 
 L Seu. You amaze me Ladies : 1 would haue told 
 you of good wraftling,which you haue loft the fight of. 
 
 Rof. Yet tell vs the manner of the Wraftlmg. 
 
 LeTSeu. I wil cell you the beginning .-and if it pleafe 
 your Ladjfhips, you may fee the end, for the beft is yet 
 to doe, and heete where you are, they are commmg 10 
 performcit, 
 
 Ctl. Well, the beginning that is dead and buried. 
 
 Le "Beit. There comes an old man,and his three fons. 
 
 Cl. I could match this beginning with an old tale. 
 
 Le "Beu. Three proper yong,mcn,of excellent growth 
 and prefcnce. 
 
 Rof. With bils on their neckes : Beitknownevnto 
 all men by ihefe prefents. 
 
 Ls lieu. The eldeft of the three, wraftlcd with Charles 
 the Dukes Wraftler, which Charlet in a moment threw 
 him, and broke three of his ribbes, that there is little 
 hope of life 10 him : So he feru d the fecond, and fo the 
 third ; yonder they iie, the poore old man their Father 
 making fuch putiful dole ouer them, that all the behol- 
 
 s take his part with weeping. 
 
 Rof. Alas 
 
 Clo. But what ii the fport Monfieur, that the Ladies 
 haue toft? 
 
 Le eu. Why this that I fpeake of 
 
 Clt. Thus men may grow wifet euery day- It is the 
 fir(t rime that euer I heard breaking of ribbes was fport 
 fof Ladies. 
 
 Ctl. Or I, I promtfe thee. 
 
 Rof. But is there any elfe longs to fee this broken 
 Muficke in his fides ? Is (here yet another doatet vpon 
 rib-breaking ? Shall we fee this wraftling GoA/i? 
 
 LtTSett. You muft if you ftay heere, forheere is the 
 place appointed for the wraftlmg, and (hey arc ready to 
 pcrformcit. 
 
 CrL Yonder Cure they are commmg Let vs now ftay 
 and fee it. 
 
 Flo 
 
 Enter Dukf, Lordi, Orlando, kjrl 
 and Attendant i. 
 
 D*kf -Come on.flnce the youth will not be intteated 
 His owne peril! on his forwardnefle, 
 
 Raf. Is yonder the man/ 
 
 Le Beit. Euen he, Madam. 
 
 Cel. Alas,heistooyong: yet he looks fucceiTcfully 
 
 Du. How now daughter, and Coufin; 
 Are you crept hither to fee the wraftJmg? 
 
 Rof. I- my Liege, fo pleafe you giue vs !eau 
 
 D*. You wi/ take little delight in it, loniellyou 
 there is fuch oddes in the man: lupine of the challen- 
 gers youth, 1 would foinedifiwtde him, but he will not 
 bee enrrc.ated. Speake to him Ladies, fee if you can 
 mooue htm. 
 
 Cel. Call him he ther good Monfieuer Lt"Seu 
 
 Duke. Do fo . lie not be by. ' 
 
 Le 'Beu. Monfieur the Challenger, the Piirrcefle call 
 for you. 
 
 O/. I attend them with all refped and dune 
 
 Rof. Young man, haue you challeng'd Chariti the 
 Wrafller- 
 
 Or/.No fsire Prmceffe : he is the general! challenger, 
 I come but in as others do, to try with him the ftrengiii 
 of my youth 
 
 Cel. Yong Gentleman, your fpirits are too bold for 
 your yeares : you haue feene cruel) ptoofe of this mans 
 ftrength, if you faw your felfe with your eics, or knew 
 your felfe with your judgment, the feateof your aduen- 
 tute would counfel you to a more equall enterpnfe. We 
 pray you for your owne fake to embrace your own tafc- 
 cic,and gme ouer this attempt. 
 
 Rof. Do yong Sir, your reputation frail not therefore 
 be mifprifed : we wil make K our feme to the Duke, that 
 the wraftling might not go forward. 
 
 Or/. Ibefeechyou, punifhmee not with youthatdc 
 thoughts, wherein I confcffc me much guiltie to dcnie 
 fofaireand excellent Ladies ante thing. But let your 
 faireeies, and genrle wtfhes gowithmee to my triall; 
 wherein if 1 bee foil'd> there is but one frum'd that was 
 ncuer gracious ; ifWd, but one dead that is willing 10 
 befo: Ifhall do my friends no wrong. for I haue none to 
 lament me:the world no iniurie.for m it I haue nothing: 
 onely in the world I fil vp a place, which may bee better 
 fupplierl, when I haue made it emptie. 
 
 Rof. The little ftrengtb that I haue, I would it ver 
 with you. 
 
 Ctt 
 
188 
 
 Ctl. And mine to ecke out hen. 
 
 %1 Fare you well :praic heaucn I be tkce iu'd to you. 
 
 Cel. Your hearts dcfires be with you. 
 
 Char. Come, where is'this yong gallant, that n fo 
 dcfuous to lie with his mother earth / 
 
 Ort. Readle ir,bin hn will hath in ic a more modeft 
 working. 
 
 DH. You fhall trie but one fall 
 
 Cha. No, I warrant your Grace you (hair pot entreat 
 him to a fecond, that hauc fo mightilic pcrfwaded him 
 from afirft. 
 
 Orl. You me ane to mocke me after : you fliould not 
 hzue mockt me before : but come your waiei. 
 
 t(of. Now Hrrculcj. be thy fpcctle yong man. 
 
 Cil. I would Ivsercmuifiblc/ocatch the ftrong fel- 
 low by the legge tTraJllt 
 
 Rf. Oh excellent yong man. 
 
 fit. lflhadatbundcrbo.lt ipmmceiejcintell who 
 {hould downc, Soe*t 
 
 Ditk- No more, no more. 
 
 Orl. Yes I befccch your Grace, I am not yet well 
 breath'd. 
 
 Lt Btu. He cannot fpeake my Lord 
 
 Dukj Bearchimawaie: 
 What is thy name yong man ? 
 
 Orl. Orla*dt my Licgc, the yongefi fonne of Sir Ro- 
 land dt Boy t. 
 
 Dn( I would thou hadfl beene fon to fome. man elfe, 
 The world cfteem'd thy father honourable, 
 Butldidfindehim ftillminecnemie.' 
 Thou fhould'ft haue better plcas'd mcyp'uh tins deed*, 
 Hzdft thou defccnded from another houfe 
 But fatcthee well, thou art a gallant youth, 
 I would thou had'ft told me of another Father. 
 
 Exit Dut^. 
 
 Cel. Were I my Father (Coze) would I dothw? 
 
 Oil. \ am more proud to be Sir Rd**dj fonne, 
 His yongcft fount. atuJ would not change tlut calling 
 To be adopted heire to Fredrick* 
 
 Rof. My Father lou'd Sir Rela*Jashis foulc, 
 And all the world wasof my Fathers minde. 
 Had I before knowne this yong man his fonne, 
 I fhould hauc giuen htm teat cs vnto entreaties, 
 Ere he ftiould thus rTiuc vcntur'd. 
 
 Ctl. Gentle Cofen, 
 
 Let vs goc thankc bim,and encourage him . 
 My Fathers rough and enuious difpofuton 
 Sticks me at heart : Sir.you haue well deferu'd, 
 Ifyou doc keepe your promifes in loue ; 
 But mfily as you fuue ex ceeded all ptomife, 
 Your MilWs (l^all be happie 
 
 Rof. Gentleman, 
 
 Wcarc this for me : one out of fuites with forrune 
 That roulti giue more,but that her hand lacks meanes. 
 Shall wegoeCoze? 
 
 Cel. \ : fare you well faire Gentleman. 
 
 Orl. Can I not fay ,1 thanke you? My better prts 
 Are all throwne downe, and that which here ftands vp 
 Is but a quhmne, a mcere liuclefTc blocke. 
 
 'Raf- He cals vs back: my pride fell with my fortunes, 
 lie askehim what he would : Did you call Sir? 
 Sir, you hauc wraftled well andouerthrovvnc 
 More then your enemies 
 
 Cel. Will you goe Coze? 
 
 Rof. Haue with yon: fare you well Exit, 
 
 OriWhat paflion hangs thcfe waightsvpo mytoongi 
 I cannot fpeake to her, yet (be vrg'd conference. 
 
 nter Li Btu. 
 
 poore Orlando \ thou art oucrthro wne 
 
 Or Charlej.orfomething weaker maftersthce. 
 
 Lt Sett. Good Sir, I do in friendship counfaileyou 
 Te leaue thi s place ; Albeit you hauc ciefcru'd 
 High commendation, true applaufc,fld loue ; 
 Yet fuch is now the Dukes condition, 
 That he mifconfters ail that you hauc done: 
 The Duke is humorous, what he is indccdc 
 More fuites you to conceiuc,thcn i to fpsaic of. 
 
 Or/. I thanke you Sir ; and pray you tell tne thii. 
 Which of the two was daughter of the Duke, 
 That here was at the Wraftling ? 
 
 Lt .Neiiher his daughter,if we iudge by manners 
 Bftt yet indcede the taller is his daughter, 
 The other is daughter to the banifh'd Duke, 
 And here detain'd by her vfurping Vncle 
 To keepc his daughter companic, whofe loucs 
 Are deerer then the naturall bond of Sifters . 
 But I can tell you. that of late this Duke 
 Hath tanc difplcafurc'gainft his gentle Neccc. 
 Grounded vpon no other argument, 
 But that the people praife her for her venues, 
 And pittie.her, for her good Fathers fskc ; 
 And on my life his malice 'gainft the Lady 
 Will fodainly breake forth : Sir,fare you well, 
 Hereafter in a befter world thsn this, 
 
 1 {hall defire more loue and knowledge of you. 
 
 Orl. I reft much bounden 10 you : fare you well. 
 Thus muft I from the fmoake into the fmother, 
 From tyrant Duke.vnto a tyrant Brother. 
 8 o t heauenly 'KofaJine. S xit 
 
 Seen a Tertiui. 
 
 Etter fitit <otd Routine 
 
 Ctl. Why Cofen whtf Rofalitie : C wpiihaue mcjcie, 
 Hot a word e 
 
 Rof, Not one to throw at a dog. 
 
 Cel, No, thy words arc TOO precious to becsftawsy 
 vpon cur$,throwfctmeof them at me; come lame mee 
 withreafbns. 
 
 Rof. Then there were two Cofens laid vp, wfn the 
 one (hould be iarn'd with reafons, and the other road 
 without any. 
 
 Cel. But is all this for your Father ? 
 
 Rtf. No, fome of it Jt for my cbildes Father : Oh 
 how full of briers is this forking day world. 
 
 Ctl. They are but burs, Co fen, throwne vponthee 
 in holiday foolcrif , if we walke not in the trodden paths 
 our very petty-costcs will catch them. 
 
 'Rf. I could (hake them offrny coatc, th<fc burs are 
 in my heart 
 
 Cel. Hem them away. 
 
 Raj. J wouldtryiflcooldcry henvfidhaoehim. 
 
 tl. Come.,conv:,wr9file with thy affeclions 
 Kef. O they take the part of a better wnftlcr then 
 myfelfs, 
 
 tl. O,a good vifti vpon you: you will trie in time 
 
lodiptgaofft>ati:buttorningthe(eiensoutof(eniice ) 
 lttv cike in good earrtttb Is itpoflibleon fuch a fo. 
 dime, you thoold fall tntoto ftiong a liking with old Su 
 fonne? 
 
 < The Duke toy Father loud his Father deerclie. 
 
 CV/. Doth it therefore eiifue that you fhould loue his 
 
 Sonoe deerelu-? By thn kindc of chafe, 1 fhould hate 
 
 in, tor n>y father luted his father deercly, yet J hate 
 
 Xtf. No faith, hate him not for my fake. 
 
 Crl W Ky fhould i not t doth lie not defcrue well ? 
 
 Inter Dut(t with Lards . 
 
 Ktf. Let me louc him for that, and do you loue him 
 Bccaufc I doe Look*, here comes the Duke. 
 
 Cet. With his eiesiuU of anger. 
 
 #4,. Mifhis,difpatch you with your fafeft haftc. 
 And get you from our Court. 
 
 Rof. MVncle. 
 
 Dvk. YouCofen, 
 
 Within thefc tea daics it that thou beeft found 
 So necre our publike Coo* t as twcntte miles, 
 Thoudwftfoiit- 
 
 Xtf. I doe bcfeccVi year Grace 
 Let me the knowledge of my fault beare with me : 
 Ifwith my felte I hold intelligence, 
 Orhaoe acquaintance with mine owne dcfucs, 
 |f that I doc notdreame, or be not ftanticke, 
 [Atl doetruft I am not) then dccre Vncle, 
 Ncuct fo much as in a thought vnbornc, 
 Did I offend your hjghnrfTe. 
 
 Duk.' Thus doc ail Traitors, 
 If their purgation did coniiA in words, 
 They are as innocent a* grace it felfe ; 
 Lettt fufnce thee that I Uuft thee not 
 
 Kef. Yet your nnftruft cannot make me a Traitor j 
 Tell me whereon the likelihoods depends ? 
 
 Dvkf Thou art thy Fathers daughter .there's enough. 
 
 T^So wa* 7 when yourhighncs took his Dukdornc, 
 So was ] when your highnetfe banifht bun ; 
 Tieafon u not inherited my Lord, 
 Of if we did dcriuc it from our friends, 
 What s that to toe, my Father was no Traitor, 
 Then good my I eige, miftake me not fo much, 
 Tothmkt my poumie is treacherous 
 
 cW. Deere Soueraigne hcare me fpeake. 
 
 IMc J Cclia, we ftaid her for your fake, 
 Elfe had the with her Father raog'd along. 
 
 Cti Ididnotthcnintreattohaueberftay, 
 It was your pleafure, and your owne remotfe, 
 I was too yong that time to value her, 
 But now I knowher.tif (he be a Traitor, 
 Why fo am I ; we fttll haue Sept together, 
 Rofeataniofiaotjleam'djplaidyEate together, 
 And whetefoere we weaL like lunas Swans, 
 Still we went coupled andmfepetable. 
 
 DH^ She is too Tubule for thee,aod her Dnoothnes) 
 Her veriefilence, and per patience, 
 Speake to the people, and they pi: tie her * 
 Thou art a foole, fherobs thee of thy name. 
 And thou v/ih fhow more bright, 8c ieem more vacuous 
 When (be is gone : then open nocthy lips 
 Ftrmc, and itteuocabJe i* rny doornbe. 
 Wlticb I haue paR ypon her,flK is banifh'd. 
 
 Ctt. Pronounce that fcaceacethcncnmemyLcigc, 
 1 canno'c livie out ofher companic. 
 
 l*^. You arc a foole : you Neice prooide your fel fe. 
 If you our-ftay tbe time, vpon mine honor, 
 And ia thr greatneffeofmy word you die. 
 
 Wilt thou change Fathers > I will giue thee mine i 
 I charge thee be not thou more grietTd ther I am, 
 
 Ref. I haue more caufe. 
 
 Ctl. Thou haft not Cofen. 
 Pretheebccheerefull ; know'ftthou not the Oukc 
 Hath banifn'd me bis daughter t 
 
 Ref. That he hath not 
 
 te/. No,h3t h not ? Rgftlu* lacks then the loue 
 Which teaehetb thee that thoirand I sm one, 
 Shall we be fundred ? fhai! we part 1 weete git le ? 
 No, let my Father feeke another hrttc . 
 Therefore deuif* with me how we may flic 
 Whether to goe, and what to beare with TI, 
 And doe not feeke co take your change vpon you, 
 To beare your griefes yourfelf^andlcauemeout 
 F by this heauen, now at our fonowespale ; 
 Say what thow canii, He goe along with thee. 
 
 Kff. Why, whether (hall we goe I 
 
 Crl. Tofecksmy VncIeintheForreftoMnalr* 
 
 Kof. Alaj.what danger will it be to YS, 
 (Maides as we are) to trauel! forth fo farre > 
 Beatuie prouoketh theeues fooner then gold. 
 
 Cet. I le put my felfe in poorv and owane anmz. 
 And with a kindc ofvmbn fmirchmy face, 
 The like doe you/o (hill we pafTe alrng, 
 And neuer ftir a/Taiianrs. 
 
 Ryf. Wereitaotbettrs, 
 Becaufe that lam more then common nil, 
 That I did fuire me all points like a man, 
 A gallant cartels* vpon my thigh, 
 A bore^lpeare in my hand, ami in my bean 
 Lye there what hidden wotnam feate there will, 
 Weele haue a fwafhing aad a marfhall outllde, 
 As manie other manwih cowards hsue, 
 That doe outface it with their frtnblances. 
 
 CfL WnatflialllcalltrMfewbenthouartaman 1 
 
 Rtft He haue no Worfea name then louei owne Page, 
 And therefore lookeyoU nMrntCaaitjiai. 
 But what will you by calfd? 
 
 Cl. Something that hath a reference to my flaw 
 No longer Calta t but dliena, 
 
 Ref. But Cofn, what if we aflaid to Reale 
 Theclownifh Fooleout of yoor Fathers Court : 
 Would he not be a comfort to our trauaik ? 
 
 CtL Heele goe along ore the wide world with me, 
 Leaue me alone to woe him J Let's away 
 And get our lewelsand our wealth together, 
 Deuife the fitteft time^and fa&ft way 
 To hide vs from purfuice that will be made 
 After my flight : now goe in we content 
 To libmie,3nd not to banift mcnt- Extant. 
 
 ASus Secundus. Sc&na Tnma, 
 
 Enter Dtd^ Senior . AmytntfoiAmn or three Lardi 
 
 My Ferrefters. 
 
 Z>0*.&.Nowmy Coe-mates,*nd brothers in exile; 
 Hath not oldcufomc nude this lift inert fweete 
 
 Then 
 
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 Asymbkfit. 
 
 Then thai of painted pompe ? Arc not theft wood* 
 
 More free from pehll then the enuious Court ? 
 
 Heete feele we not the penal tie ofjlAim , 
 
 The fcafom difference, as the Iciephange 
 
 And churhfh (hiding of the winter; winde . 
 
 W.mh when It biteiandblowes vponmy body 
 
 Euen till I fhrinke with cold,! (mile, and fay 
 
 Thi* ii no flattery : chefe are councilors 
 
 That feelingly perfwade me what I am : 
 
 Sweet arc the vfesofaduerfitie 
 
 Which like the toad, ougly and venemous, 
 
 Weaies yet a precious lewell in his head 
 
 And this our hf exempt from publikc haunt, 
 
 Fmdes tongues in trees, bookes in the running brookes, 
 
 Sermons in ftoncs,and good in euery thing. 
 
 jlmtcn. 1 would not change it , happy is your Grace 
 Thar can tranflate the -flubbornneffeot fortune 
 Into fo quiet and fo fwtct a fiile. 
 
 'Du.SfH. Comc.fhall we goc and kill vs venifoo 1 
 And yecit iikes me the pooredapled fooles 
 Being natiue Burgers of dm de/ert City, 
 Should intheir ownc confines with forked heads 
 Hauc their round hanches goard. 
 
 1. Lord. Indeed my Lord 
 The melancholy lay*-ct grieucsat chat. 
 And in that kinde fwearej you doe more vfurpe 
 Then doth your brother that hathbanifh'd you; 
 To day my Lord of Amte*j,tnd my felfc, 
 Did ftcale behinde him as he lay along 
 Voder an oake, whofeanticke rootepcepes out 
 Vpon the brooke that brawles along thu wood, 
 To the which place a poore fequcftrcd Stag 
 That from the Hunters aime had tanc a hun. 
 Did come to languifh; and indeed my Lord 
 The wretched annimall hcau'd forth luch groane* 
 That their difcharge did ftretch hti leatherne coat 
 Almoft to butfting, and the big round teatcs 
 Cours'd one another downe his innocent note 
 In pitteous chafe : and thus the name foole, 
 Much marked of the melancholic 
 
 Stood on th'extrerneft verge of the fwjft'brooke, 
 Augmenting it with teares. 
 
 Df? Sn. But what faid U^uei >. 
 Did he not moralize this fpectacle ? 
 
 i .Lord. O yes.into it thoufand fimilies. 
 Firft.for his weeping into ihe needleflc flrcame ; 
 3 oore Deere quoth he ,thou mak 'ft a lefiamenc 
 As worldlings doe giuing thy (urn of more 
 To that which had too mud : then being there alone, 
 Left and abandoned of his veluet friend ; 
 Tis right quoth he, thus mifene doth part 
 TheFIuxeofcompame: anon a careleflc Heard 
 Pull of the paBure, tumps along by htm 
 And neuet ftaies to greet him . 1 quoth layntt, 
 Sweepc on you fat and grta tie Citizens, 
 
 tuft the fafhion ; wherefore doe you looke 
 Vpon that poorp and broken bankrupt there > 
 Thus moft muecliucly he ptcrceth through 
 Thebody of Coumne, Qtie, Court, 
 Yea ( and of this our life, fweanng that we 
 Aremeere furpers, tyrants.and whats worfc 
 To fright the Anntmals, and to kill them vp 
 n their afTign'd and natiue dwelling place. 
 D.Sen. And did you leaue him in this contemplation ? 
 z.Lord, We did my Lord.wecplng and commenting 
 Vpon the fobbing Deere. 
 
 D*~Sen. Show roe che place, 
 1 loue co cope him in thefe fallen fits, 
 For then he's full of msuer. 
 
 lL0r. lie bring you to him ftnlt. 
 
 Scena Secwda. 
 
 Duttj Canit be pofTiblcthatnonaan fawtheoi? 
 It cannot bc.fotne viljaincs ofroy Coun 
 Are of confent and fufferance in this 
 
 (.Lo. I cannot heare of any that did fee her. 
 The Ladies het attendants of her chamber 
 Saw her a bed, and m the morning early, 
 They found the bed vntrealurd of then Miftrii 
 
 i.Ler. My Lord.the toynifh Clown,at whom fo 
 Your Grace was wont to laugh u alfo miffing, 
 Httyerta the PnncelTe Gentlewoman 
 C onfeffes that fhe fecretly ore- heard 
 Your daughter and her Cofen much commend 
 The parts and graces of the WraAler 
 Thar did but lately foilcthc fynowie Chtrl*i t 
 And fhc beleeucs where euer they are gone 
 Thai youth is furcly m then compamc 
 
 Dkj Sfnd to hu brothcr.fetch that gallant hither. 
 If he b< abfent, bring his Brother to roe, 
 He make him findc him : do this fodamly ; 
 And letnotTcarch and inquifuionquailc, 
 To bring agajne chef foohfh runawaie. *w 
 
 Scena Tertia. 
 
 Eater Orlauitvut Adam. 
 
 Or I. Who's there/ 
 
 Ad. What my yong Mafter, oh my gentle mafter, 
 Oh my fweetrnafter.O youmemone 
 Of old Sn Rowland, why,vhat make you here ? 
 Why are you vertooui ? Why do pople loue you f 
 And wherefore are you gentle,ftrong.nd valiant ? 
 Why would you be fo fond to oner come 
 The bonnie prifer of the humorous Duke f 
 Your praife is come too fwtftly home before you. 
 Know you not M aftcr^o/eeme kinde of men, 
 Theit graces fcrue them but as enemies, 
 No more doe yours: your venues gentle Maftet 
 Are Unified and holy traitors ro you 
 Oh what a world is this, when what is comely 
 Enuenoms him that bearet it ' 
 Why, what s the matter ? 
 
 Ad. O vnhappic youth, 
 
 Come not within thefe doores : wichvn thisroofe 
 The enemie of all your graces hues 
 Your brother, no.no brother.yet the fonne 
 (Yet not the fon,I will not call him fon) 
 Of him I <vas about to call his Father, 
 Haih heard your prajfes^nd this night he men, 
 To burnc the lodging where you vfe to lye, 
 And you wuhin it : itbe faileof that 
 Be 
 
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 ie will haue othet mcanes to cut you oft , 
 ouerheard him: and htspra&ifcs: 
 This is no place, this houfe is but a butcherie. 
 Abhorrc it.feare it, doe not enter it. 
 
 Ad. Why wherher^^unwould'ft thou nauernC got 
 
 Sid. No matter whethcr y (b you come not here. 
 
 0r/. Wna t,woo! d'rt thou haue me go& beg roy food, 
 3r with a bafc and botftrous Swcrd enforce 
 A cheeuiQi Ituing'on the common rode? 
 This I muft do t or know not what to do : 
 { et this I will not do,do how I can, 
 rather will fubieft me to the malice 
 Of a diuerted blood.and bloudie brother. 
 
 Ad. But do not fo : I haue Hue hundred Crownes, 
 The thriftie hire I faued vnderyour Father, 
 Which I did ftore to be my totter Nurfe, 
 When feruice fhould in my old limbs lie lame. 
 And vnregarded age in corners throwne, 
 Take that, and he that doth the Rauens feede, 
 
 Though I !ookeold,yetl amftrong and luftie) 
 For in my youth I neuer did apply 
 Hot,and rebellious liquors in my bloud, 
 Nor did not with vnbafhfull forehead woe, 
 The meanes of wcakncffc and dcbilitie, 
 Therefore my age is as a luftie winter, 
 Froflic,but kindely ; let me goe with you, 
 lie doe the feruice of a yonger man 
 in all your bnfinefle and neceffiiies . 
 
 Or I. Oh good old nun,ho w well in thee appeares 
 The conftant (eruicc of the antique world, 
 When feruice fwcatc for dutie,nQt for mcede: 
 Thou art not for the fafhion of thefe times, 
 Where none will fweate,but for promotion, 
 And hauing that do choake their feruice vp, 
 Eucn wich the hauing, it is not fo with thee : 
 But poorcold man, thou prun'fta rotten tree, 
 That cannot fo much as a bioflome ycelde, 
 In Iteu of all thy pamcs and husbandric, 
 But come thy waies, weclc goc atong together, 
 And ere we haue thy youihfull wages ipcnt, 
 Wecle light vpon fomc fctledlow content. 
 
 Ad. Maftct goe on, and I will follow thee 
 To the laft gafpe with truth and loyaltie, 
 From feauentic yeeres, till now almoft fourefcore 
 Hereliued I, but now hue here no more 
 At fcaocnteeoe yeeres, many their fortunes fcekc 
 But at fourefcore, it is coo late a weeke, 
 Yet fortune cannot rccompence me better 
 Then to die well, and not my Mafters debter. Extant 
 
 Scena Quarta. 
 
 Enter Rofalinc for Cammed^ Celiafyr AticitaiOttd 
 drum, alias Twcbftcnc. 
 
 Rtf. O ttyiur, how merry are my fpiritS ? 
 
 Cl I care not for. cnyfpirits, if my Icgges were not 
 
 wcarie. 
 
 'J\ef. I could'findcin my heart todifgrace my mans 
 epparell, and to cry like a woman : but I muft comfort 
 
 theweakerrcfkli,asdoubletandhofeoughtto (how it 
 felfe coragiom to petty-coatc; therefore courage,good 
 Aliena. 
 
 Cel. Ipjayyoubcarewhhmc,! cannptgocnofur- 
 thcr. 
 
 Cto. For my part, I bad father bore with you, then 
 beare YOU : yet I Jhould bearc no crofle if I did bcare 
 you, for I thinkeyou have no money in your purfe. 
 
 Clo. I,now am I in Ardn, the more foole I, when I 
 was at home I was in a better place, but Traiicllro mufl 
 be content. 
 
 Rof. I,be fo good Toitckjtone: lootyou.who comes 
 here, a yong man and an old in folemnc calke. 
 
 Cor. That i j the way to make her fcorne you (till. 
 
 Sil. Oh CsriWjthat thou knew'ft ho w I do loue her. 
 
 fa. I partly gueffe : for 1 haue lou'd ere now. 
 
 Sil. No Corin, being oW.thou canft not guefie, 
 Though in thy youth thou waft as true a louer 
 As cuer figh'd vpona midnight pillow : 
 Buf if thy loue were cuer like to mine, 
 As Cure I thinke did neucr man loue fo : 
 How many actions mofl ridiculous, 
 Haft chou beenedrawneto by thy fantafie ? 
 
 Cor. Into a thouknd that I haue forgotten 
 
 Sil. Ob thou didft then neuer Jouc fo hartily 
 If thou remembrcft not the flightefl folly, 
 That cuer loue did make thce run inco, 
 Thou haft not lou'd. 
 Or if thou haft not fat as I doe now, 
 Wearing thy hearcrinthy Miftrispraife. 
 Thou haft not lou'd. 
 
 Orif thou haft not broke from companie, 
 Abruptly as my paflion now makes roc, 
 Thou haft not lou'd. 
 
 Rtf. Alaspoore Shepheard fearching ofthey would 
 1 haue by hard aduenturc found mine owne. 
 
 Clo. And I mine: I remember when I was in loue, 1 
 broke my (word ?pon a ftone, and bid him take that for 
 comming a night to lane Smile, and I remember the luf- 
 fing of her baticr, and the Cowcs dugs that her preitie 
 chopt hands had milk'd; and I remember rhe wooing 
 ofapeafcod 5nftcad of her, from whom I tooke two 
 cods, and giuing her them againe, faid with weeping 
 ceares, weare thefe for my fake ; wee that are true Lo- 
 uers, runne into ftrange capers j but as all is mortal] in 
 natuie, fo is all nature in loue, mortall infoily. 
 
 "Rflf. Thou fpeak'ft wifer then thou art ware of, 
 
 Clo. Nay.I (hall nerc be ware of mine ownc wit, till 
 Ibreakemy {hinsagainftit. . 
 
 Rof. /one, /outfit Shepherds paffion, 
 Ismucbvpon myfafiiion. 
 
 Clt. And mine, butitgrowes fome thing Rale with 
 
 Cel. Iprayyou,oDeofyouqeftlonyon'dmaB, 
 If he for gold will giue s any foodc, 
 I faint almoft to death. 
 
 h. Holla ;youClowne. 
 
 * Peace foole, he's DOS thy kiofman. 
 
 Cor. Whocalt? 
 
 Cto. Your betters Sir, 
 
 Ccrx Eife are they very wretched. 
 
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 Xof. PC ic I (ay ; good euen to your friend. 
 
 or. Arid to you gentle Sir.and to you all. 
 
 Raf. \ prethce Shepheard. if that loue 01 gold 
 Can inthudcfert plate buy entertainment, 
 Bring vs where we may reft our felues.and feed . 
 Here's a yongmaid withtrauaile much oppreflcd, 
 And faints for fuccour. 
 
 Cor, Faire Sir, Ipittieher, 
 A nd wi(h for hr fake more then for mine owne, 
 My fortunes were more able to reieeuc her t 
 But I arc fhephcard to another man, 
 And do not fhcere the Fleeces that I graze i 
 My matter is of churlifh difpofuion, 
 And little wrcakes tofindc the way to heauen 
 By doing deeds ofholpitaiitie. 
 Bcfides his Coace,his Flockef ,and bounds of fecde 
 Are now on fait, and augur fheep-coit now 
 Byreafonofhisabfcncethereisnoching 
 That you will feed on : but what is, come fef , 
 And inroy "oicemoft welcome (hall you be 
 
 Ref. What is he that fhall buy his flocke jndpafturef 
 
 Cor. That yong Swaine thatyou law heere but cte- 
 
 whik, 
 That little cares for buying any thing. 
 
 fof. \ pray thee.if uftandwithhoneftie, 
 Buy thou the Cottage, pafturc,and the flocke, 
 And thou (halt haue to pay for it of vs. 
 
 Ctl. And we will mend thy wages : 
 1 like this place, end willingly could 
 Waftemytimetnit. 
 
 Cor. Aflurcdly the thing is to be fold .- 
 Go with me, if you like vpon report, 
 Thefoile, the profit.andthirkmdeoflife, 
 f will your very faithful! Feeder be. 
 And buy u with your Gold right fodainly. Exeunt 
 
 Scena Quint*. 
 
 Enter, Amj**i % faqaet, & ether t. 
 
 Song. 
 fender tlx gritite wood tree y 
 
 who Unti tt Ije with met, 
 And tnrnt his merrte Nete, 
 
 vl the fweet THrdr t hroti 
 Camt hithtr^come briber t conx hither : 
 
 fut Winter nd rough Wtaiktr. 
 
 lq. More,more,Ipretheemore. 
 
 Amj It will make you melancho 
 
 lay. I thanke it : More, 1 preihecmore, 
 I can fucke nielancholly out of along, 
 As Wcazel fuckcs egges : Mort,I pre'thec more, 
 
 Amj. My voice is ragged, I know 1 cannot pjeafe 
 you. 
 
 lay. 1 do not defue you to pleafe me, 
 1 do defire you to fing ; 
 Comc.more. mother ftanzo : CB! you'em (Hnzo'a t 
 
 Amy. What you wil Monfieur Itue*. 
 
 r. yVMt you wn (viomifur iM]*ct. 
 , 7 Nay, I care not for their names, they owemee 
 nothing. WUypofirtg? 
 
 /Inrt. More at your requeft.thw to pleafe my felfe. 
 loq Wcllthen k ifcuerl tbanke any maru Hcihanki 
 
 you: but that they cl complement it like th' encounter 
 of two dog- Ape t. And when a man thank ei m< harrjty, 
 me thinketl hafle giulen him apenie, and be tender* m 
 the beggerly thankei. Come ling ; tnd you that wil not 
 held your tongue*. 
 
 Amy. Wei, He end the fong. Sin, couer the while. 
 the Duke wil drinke vndcr this tree;' he hath bin all (hi* 
 day tolookeyou. 
 
 /atj. And 1 haue bin all this day to nucud him 
 He is too difputeabte for my companie : 
 I thinke of as many matters as he, but I giue 
 Heauen thankes, and make no boaft of them. 
 Come,warb lc,comc 
 
 Stig, 
 Who Jttb mnbi 
 
 tsfltoftther beer*. 
 
 th what htgeti 
 
 Come hither fcmt hahcr foau hither , 
 HerrtJhtB tieftt.&c. 
 
 lay. lie giue you a verfe to this note, 
 Thai i made yefterday in defpight of my Inuention. 
 Amj. And He fing it. 
 Amj. Thuiitgoes. 
 
 If it do come topaffe, that nj man twnt Afi ; 
 
 Le.vting hk wtaltb andtafe, 
 
 bt f 
 
 Ducdame ducdan-.t: ,dncdstne 
 Httrtfktll hefee.graffe ftoiti 
 Andtfbt will come to me. 
 Any. What's that Ducdflme? 
 I*!}. Ti a Grccke inuocation to call fools into a cir. 
 cle. Ilegoflcepeiflcan : ifj car.not,Ilecai!e igamft all 
 the fiHt borne of Egypt. 
 
 Amj. And lie go fccke the Duke, 
 Hit bankcc is prepar d. fxenat 
 
 Scena Sexta. 
 
 Eater Orlando, 
 
 Adam. Deere Matter, I can go no fuiiher : 
 
 I die for food. Heere lie I downe, 
 
 And meafureout my graue. Farcl kmdc martcr. 
 
 Or/. Why how now Adam* No greater heart in th: 
 LiUt a lutle,comfort a little.chtere thy felfe a little, 
 if this vncouth Forreli yedd any thing lauage, 
 
 1 wil either be food for u.or bring it for foodt to thce 
 Thy conceite is neerer death, then thy powers. 
 
 Fot my fake be comfortabk,hold death a while 
 
 At the armes end : I wil heere be with thceprrfcntly, 
 
 And if I bring thce not fomeihing to eatc, 
 
 I wi] giue ihec leaue to di'e : but if thou die ft 
 
 Before I come, thou art a mocker of my labor. 
 
 Wei faid, chou look'ft cheerely, 
 
 And lie be with thee quu k!y : yet thou lieft 
 
 In (he bleake alre. Come , I wil beare rhec 
 
 To (brae fhe.'ter.and ihou (hah not die 
 
 Forlackt ofadmner, 
 
 If there liue any thing in this Defert. 
 
 Chriy good A&UK. 
 
Scena Septima. 
 
 Entff D*ke Sen .& Lerd, t,\* Out-l*v*t. 
 
 Du.Sen. \ thinke h b tranjform'd into a beaft, 
 For I cifi no where finde him, likra man. 
 
 i Lord. My Lord, he u but cucn now gone hence, 
 Hecrewhemcrty, hiring of a Song. 
 
 Du Sen. Ifhe compact of urres.grow MuficaH, 
 
 eftullhaueOiortly difcord in theSphearei > 
 Go feeke him, tell him I would fpeake with him. 
 
 . 
 
 i .Lard. He laues my labor by hu ownc approach. 
 Du.Sen. Why how now Monfieur, what a life is this 
 That your poorc frisr.ds mud woe yout compame, 
 What., you lookc merrily. 
 
 latj A Fooie, a foole : I met 3 foole i'th Forreft, 
 Arr.otky Fools (a miferable world.) 
 Ai I do hoc by foodc, I Oici a foole, 
 Who laid him c'owne, and bask'd htm in the Son, 
 And raild on Lady Fortune in good termrj, 
 In good fet t ;rme, and yet a motley foolc. 
 Good morrow foole (quoth L) no Sir.quoih he, 
 CU me not foolc, till heauen hath fr nt me fortune, 
 And then he drew a diall from his poakc, 
 And looking on it, with Uckc-luftre eye, 
 Sayes,very wifely, ic is ten acloclre: 
 Thus we may fee (quoth he) how the world wagge* t 
 Tis but an hour e agoe, Knee it wa mn, 
 And after one houre more, twill b eleuen, 
 Aral fo from hourc to houre, we tipe.and ripe, 
 And then from houre to hourc, we rot,and rot, 
 And thereby hangs a tale. When I did hearc 
 The motley Foolc, thui monll on the time, 
 My Longs b<rgan to crow like Chantieleere, 
 That Foolcs fhouid be fo deepe contemplatiue ; 
 And I did laugh, fans intei-million 
 Anrioureby hisdiall. Oh noble foole, 
 A worthy foole . Motley rtheonely weare. 
 'Du..Sen. What foole is this ' 
 
 laa O worthie Foole One thai hath bin a Courtier 
 And (ayes, if Ladies be but yong, and faire, 
 They haue the gift to know it : and in his braiue, 
 Which is is dr;e a* the remainder bisket 
 After a voyage : He hath ftrange places cram'd 
 Wich obfcruition, the which he vents 
 In mingled foimcs. O that I were a foole, 
 I am ambitious for a motley coat. 
 Du.Sen. Thou (halt haue one. 
 /^. His my onely fuite, 
 
 Ptouided that you weed your better iudgements 
 Of all opinion thai growes tanke in them, 
 Thsclamwife. I ouift haue liberty 
 Wiuhall. as Urge aChartet as the winde, 
 To blow on whom 1 plcafc, for fo fooles haue i 
 Andihtyihataremoft giuled with my folly, 
 They mofi maft laugh . And why fu muft (hey fo? 
 The why u plaioe. ss way to Pcnfti Church : 
 Hec. that a Foo!e doth v ery wifely hit, 
 Doth very foolithly. although ht fmatt 
 Set.ne fer.fcieffeofthe bob. Ifnot, 
 Tr>e Wife -mans folly is 2rathomiz'd 
 Euen by the fquandring glanc* of the foole. 
 
 Inuefl me in my motley > Giue me leaue 
 
 To fpeake my mir.dc., and I will through and through 
 
 Clcanfe the foule bodiec/th infeAed world. 
 
 If they will patiently receiue my medicine. 
 
 Du.Sen. Fieonthee. I can tell whatihou wouJdfldo 
 lot). What, for a Counter, would 1 do.but good :* 
 Dtt. Sea. Moft nufcheeuous fouJe fn,in chiding hn ; 
 or thou thy felfc haft benea Libertine, 
 As fenfusll as the brutifh Ring it felfe. 
 
 aJI th'imboffed fores, and headed eufls, 
 That thou with licenfe of free foot baft caught, 
 WouJd'ft thou difgorge into the general! world 
 
 4^. Why who cries out on pride, 
 That can therein tajce any pnuatr party : 
 Doth it not flow as hugely su the Sea, 
 Till that the weane veric meanes do ebbe. 
 What woman in the Citie do I name, 
 When that I fay the City woman bearcs 
 The coft of Princes on vnworthy fhouldrrs ? 
 Who can come in.and fay that 1 meanc her. 
 When f'Jch a one as fhee, fuch is her neighbor? 
 Or what is he of bafeft function, 
 That fayes his braucrie is not on my coft, 
 Thinking that I meanc him, but therein fuites 
 Hi folly to the mettle of my fpeech, 
 There then, how then, what then, let me fee wherein 
 My tongue hath wrong'd him : if it do him right, 
 Thcnhehath wrong'dhimfclfe : ifhebe free, 
 why then my taxing like a wild-goofe flie 
 Vnclaim'dofany man But who come here? 
 
 Enter OrhnJo. 
 
 Orl. Forbearc, and eate no more* 
 
 Itq. Why I haue eaienorcyet. 
 
 Orl. Not fhahnot.nHnccefTity befero'd. 
 
 /4^. Of what k inde fhoulci this Cotke come of? 
 
 Du.Sen. Arc tbou thos boldcn'd man by thy diftrtst 1 
 Oi elfe arude defpifcr of good manner*, 
 Thar in ciuility thou feem ft fo emptie > J 
 
 Orl. You touch'd my vcine at nrft,t he thorny point 
 Of bare diftreffc, hah tane from me the fhew 
 Offiriooth ciuility : yet am fin-land bred. 
 And know fonic nounurc . But forbeate, I fay. 
 He dies that toiKhes any of this fruite.i 
 TiU I, and my affaires are anfwered. 
 
 /j. And you will not be anlwet'd with rtafon, 
 I muft dye. 
 
 Dtt. Sen What would you haue? 
 Your gcntlenefTcfriall force, more, then youi force 
 Mouc vstogentlenetTe. 
 
 Of!. 1 almofl die for food,and let me haue it. 
 
 'Du. Stn. Sudowne and feed.fic wrlcom to *ur table 
 
 Orl. Speake you fo gently ? Pardon me I pray you, 
 I thought that all things had bin fauage heere, 
 And therefore put I on the countenance 
 Of Itetne command ment. But what ere you are 
 That in this defert macceflible, 
 Vnder the fhadeof melancholly boughes, 
 Loofe, and neg!e> the creeping houres of time: 
 If euer you haue look d on better day e : 
 If cuerbcene where bels haue knoll d to Church* 
 If euer fate at any good mans feaft : 
 If euer from your eye-lids wip'd a teare, 
 And know what 'tis to pittie, and be pittied t 
 Let gentlenelTe my ftrong enforcement be, 
 In the which hope, I blu/h, and hide my Sword 
 
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 e it. 
 
 DH. Sen. True is it, that we haue leene better day5 
 And hauc with holy bell bin knowld to Church, 
 And fat at good mcns feafts, and wip'd our cics 
 Of drops, that facred pity hath engendred : 
 And therefore fit you downe in gcntlcncfle, 
 And cake vpoQ command, what helpc we haue 
 Tbat 10 your wanting may be miniftred. 
 
 Or 1. Then butfotbeare your food a little while: 
 Whiles (like a Doe) 1 go to finde my Fawnc, 
 And giuc it food. There is an old poore man, 
 Who after mc,hath many a weary fteppe 
 Limpt in pure louc : till he be firft fuffic'd, 
 Opprcft with t wo wcake euils, age,and hunger, 
 1 will not touch a bit. 
 
 Duke Sen. Go finde him out. 
 And we will nothing wafte till you returae. 
 
 Or/.I ihanke ye, and be bleft for your good comfort. 
 
 Dtt Sen. Thou feeft.we are not ail alone vnhappic: 
 This wide and vaiuerfall Theater 
 Prefents more wofuli Pageants then the Sceane 
 Wherein we play in. 
 
 la. All the wot Itl's e ftage, 
 And all the men and women, meerely Players; 
 They hauathcir Exits and their Ertuances, 
 And one" man in his cime playcs many parts, 
 His Acts being feucn ages. At full the Infant, 
 Mewljng,and puking tn theNurfes armes 
 Then, the whining Schoole-boy with his Satchell 
 And finning morning face, creeping like fnaile 
 Ynwillmgly tofchoole. And then the Louer, 
 Sighing like Furnace, with a woto!! ballad 
 Made to his Miftreflc eye-brow. Then, a Soldier, 
 Full of ftrange oaths, and bearded like the Pard, 
 leious in honor, (bdaine,and qutcke mquarrcll, 
 Seeking thebubble Reputation 
 Euen in the Canons tnoutb : And then, the luftice. 
 Jn faire round belly, with good Capon Jin'd, 
 With eyes feueie, and heard of fotmailcut,' 
 Full of wife faw*s,and moderne inflances. 
 And fo he playes his part. The fixt agefhlfts 
 Into the leane and flippcr'd Pantaloonc, 
 Wuh fpeftaclcs on nofe, and pouch on fide, 
 Hit youthful! hole well fau'd, a world too wide, 
 For his fhrunkeflranke.and his biggemanly voice, 
 Turning agame toward chUdifhirebble pipes, 
 And whittles in his found. Laft Scene of all, 
 That ends this (trangeeuentfullhiftoric, 
 'sfccondthildifhneite, sndmeercobliuion, 
 ans tceth,fans eyes, tans taflc, fans euery thing. 
 
 Enter Or Undo with 
 
 DH Sea. Welcome : fee downe your venerable bur- 
 then, and let him feedc. 
 
 Or/. I thanke you moft for him 
 
 Ad. So had youncede, 
 f fcarcecanfpcaketo thanke you for my fclfc. 
 
 T>*. St. Welcome, fall too : I wil not trouble you, 
 A yet to queftion you about your fortunes : 
 Giue vs fo;nc Mufickc.and good Cozen/mg. 
 
 Song. 
 
 'Btow,blow, t ^ 
 
 Thott art not fo vakindt, tu nmtit ingratitude 
 j iMth i. notfok!**!, ttc*ifitbtnm wtfienr, 
 thy breath fe rude . 
 
 He>ibho,fit httgb he, unto thegreentheQj, 
 (JMtffrenJ/bip, ufymt*!} moji Loumg, mte 
 
 -7*rfei*Av*r&fc- ~ W ~'** : 
 
 This Lift ts mo ft toll) 
 
 Frea*,frei*e, then titter skft that doft tat big 
 
 V benefits forgot. 
 Though than the waters rp t) thy ft tag it notfe flurpe 
 
 AsfrtiniremembrtdLnot 
 Httghho fing,&c 
 
 As you haue whifpeTdVSuUy yout^e^^^ f Rj 
 
 And as mine eye doth h,s effigies witneflc, 
 
 Moft truly limn'd, and huing in your face 
 
 Be truly welcome hither : I am the Duke ' 
 
 That lou'd your Father, the rcfiducof your fortune 
 
 GotomyCauc.ar.dtcllmce. Good old man 
 
 Thou art right welcome, as thy mafiers is . ' 
 
 Support him by the arme : giue me your hand 
 
 And let me all your fortunes vnderitand. ' Extant 
 
 Tertius. Scena Trima. 
 
 Enter Tfcfe, Lerdt, & Ol IMer , 
 'DM. Not fee htm fince ? Sir, fir t 
 3ut were I not the better part mad'e m 
 I fhould not-feekc an abfent argument 
 
 Ofojyreucnge.thoupiefent rbutlooketoit. 
 
 Finde out thy brother whercfoerehe ij, 
 
 S^eke him vwjrh Candle : bring hjmdead.orliuim, 
 
 Wuhin this tweluemonth.or turne thou no more 
 
 To feckea liaing in our Territoric. 
 
 i hy Lauds and all things that thou doft call thine, 
 
 Worth feizure, do we feize into oui hands 
 
 TiB thou caoft quit thcc by thy brother j rnoiuh, 
 
 Ofwhatwethinkeagainfi thce;. 
 
 01. Oh that your H.ghneffe knew my bean m this: 
 I neuer lou'd my brother in roy life. 
 
 D^Moie viilaine thou. Well pufc him out ofdores 
 And let roy officers of fuch a nature 
 Mike an extent vpoir his boufe and Landit 
 Lo thisexpediendy, aod turne him going. Exeunt 
 
 Scena Secunda. 
 
 Enter Orlando. 
 
 Orl. Hang there my verfe, in witnefle of my ! OU e 
 And thou thrice crowned Queencof night furue? ' 
 Wichthychaiteeyejfromthypalefpbeareaboue 
 Thy Hunrrcfie name, that my fiill life doth fway. 
 O Rf*ti*4, thefe Trees flaU be my Bookes 
 And in theirbarkes my thoughts He charrafter, 
 That euerieeye, which in this Forreft lookes, 
 Shall fee thy vertue witneft euery where 
 Run, run Or/Wo.carue on euery Tree. 
 The faire.tbe chafte^nd vnexprediue fliee. fta 
 
 . 
 r-And how like you thu ft cpherd $ life M 
 
 Clo. 
 
LPT 
 
 w. Trucly Shcpheard, in refpeaofitfelfe.it Is a 
 good life ; but in refpcd that it is a {hcpheards life, it is 
 naught. In refpeft that it is fohtary s I like it veric well ? 
 but in refpcd that it is priuate, it is a very vild life. Now 
 in rcfpec"* it is in the fields, it pkafetb race well : but in 
 refpe it is aot in the Court , it is tedious. As it is a fpare 
 |ife(looke you) it fits my humor well: but as there is no 
 more plemie tn it, it goes much againft .my ftomacke. 
 Has't anyPhilofophieinthee fhephcard t 
 
 Car, No more, but that I know the more one fickens, 
 the wotfe at eafe he is : and that hee that wants money, 
 meancs, and concent, is without three good frends.That 
 the propertic of raine is to wet, and fire to burne : That 
 pood pafture makes fat fhe epe : and that a great caufe of 
 the night, is Iscke of ^c Sunne : 7 hat hee that hathlear- 
 ncd no wit by Nature, nor Artunaycomplaine of good 
 brecding.or totnes of a very dull kindred. 
 
 Ch. Such a one is a naturall Philofopher 
 Was't euer inCoutt, Shepheard ? 
 Car. No truly. 
 Clo t Then thou art daron'd. 
 Cr. Nay, I hope. 
 
 @o. Truly thou art damn'd, like an ill roafled Egge, 
 all on one fide. 
 
 Cor. For not being at Court? your reafon. 
 Clo. Why.ifthouneuer was't at Court, thou oeuer 
 faw'tf good manners i if thou neuer faw'ft good rnaners, 
 then thy manners rnuft be wicked, and wickedoes is fin, 
 and firme is damnation:Thou arc in a parlous ftate fbep- 
 heard. 
 
 Car. Not a whit Taitehftane, thofe that are good ma- 
 nors at the Court, are as ridiculous in the Countrey, as 
 the bebauiour of the Coumric is moft mockeable at the 
 Court. You told rrx, you falute not at the Court, but 
 you kiffe your hands; that counefie would be vncleaalje 
 ifCrfurtiro were fhepheards. 
 
 Clo. Jnftance,briefly j come, inftance. 
 Cor. Why we are ftill handling our Ewes, and their 
 Felsyou know are greafie. 
 
 Ctc. Why do not y ocr Courtiers hands fweate ? and 
 not the greafe of a Mutton, as whoUfome as the Iweat 
 of a man > Shallow, fhallow : A better indancl I (ay : 
 Come. 
 
 Cir. Befide*,our hands arehard. 
 Clf, Your lips wiifccle them thefooner. Shallow s- 
 gtn : a more founder inftance, come. 
 
 Car. And they are often tarr'd ouer.with the forgery 
 of our fheepc : and would you hauevs kiffe Tirre?The 
 Courtiers hands arc petfum'd with Ciuet. 
 
 Cl. Moft fhallow man : Thoo wormes meatc in re- 
 fp?a of a good peece of fle<b indeed : learne of the wife 
 and perpend : Ciuetis.ofa bafet birth then Tatre, the 
 verie vnclcanly fluxc of a Cat. Mend the inftance Shep- 
 heard 
 
 Car. You haue too Cburtly a wit,for me, He rcfl. 
 Clo. Wilt thou reft damn d?Godhe1pethce (hallow 
 man : God make incifion in thcc, thou art raw. 
 
 Car. Sir, I am a true Labourer, 1 earne that 1 eate:get 
 that I weare ; owe no man hate, erfuie no mans happi- 
 neffe : glad of other mens good content with my harme: 
 and the grcatefl of my pride, is to fee my Ewes grate, fie 
 rny Larabes fucke. 
 
 Clo. That is another fi mplc fmoe in you, to bring the 
 Ewes and the Rammes together, and to jffcrto.get your 
 liuine, by the copulawon ofCattlc, to be bawd to a Bel- 
 weather, and to betray a (hee-Latnbe of 8 iwelucmonch 
 
 to a crooked-patcd olde Cuckoldly.Ramm*^ oat of all 
 teafonable match. If thou bte'ft not deron'd for thii.the 
 diucll himfclfc will hauc no fhcphcrds, I certGot fte elfe 
 how thou (houldft fcapc. 
 
 Cr.Hecrc comes yoiig M' qaMitotd, rny new MiftriC 
 fes Brother. 
 
 Enter Rofclind. 
 Kef. From tht toft tt efterxe lade, 
 
 no iewel u /% l(o[aJindt t 
 Hir \fonb bein mmutttdon the winde, 
 
 be wrldlwt, Bffalimk. 
 f ftirtfr Livdr, 
 art bvt l/facty to Rfi!in4e : 
 Let no fact tee (tpt HI mind, 
 
 (tpt 
 faa- 
 
 U tb* aa-t 
 
 Clo. He rime you fo, eight ycares together; dinners, 
 end fuppers, and fleeping hours ejecepicd : it is the right 
 Butter- womeus ranke to Market. 
 K.f. OutFoole. 
 Clo. Foratafte. 
 
 If a Han AK luke a Made, 
 
 Let himfcckeont Rofatind* : 
 /ft'ae Cat will after kmk, 
 
 fo(* fare will Refalmb'. 
 IT tntred garments ma/} be Hade, 
 
 then to cart with 
 Sweet tft nu t bathforrefrrmde, 
 
 fuchantitit'Ksfaliade. 
 fit tbctfaccteft rcfe riSfiade, 
 
 mfjindcLovrr fnck*, & Rofdinde. 
 
 This is the verie falfe gallop of Verfes, why doe yott in- 
 fcftyowr felfe with them? 
 
 Rof. Peace you dull foole, I found than on a tree. 
 Cb. Trudy the tree ycelds bad fro i.e. 
 Rof. Ilegta&itwirbyoa, and then I (hall graffe it 
 with a Metier : then it will be the earltcftfrim i'ih couu- 
 iry : for you 1 be rotten ere you bee halfe ripe, nod :hat s 
 tlic right vertue of the Medler. 
 
 Cio. YOU haue faid : but whether wifely or no, kt die 
 Forreft iudge. 
 
 Enter Celia with a writing. 
 
 0/!Pcace,hcrc comes nvy fifler reading, fiand arid* . 
 Cel. H*rt(honidihHT)efmttt t 
 
 fir it n vnftffted ? flat : 
 Tengti lie bang an nurit tref, 
 
 that /ball emiH fayiugi fl>t. 
 Some, bow tritfe the Lift of man 
 
 rtuii bit erring P'lgrimogt, 
 Thai the ftretcbwg of a. fran, 
 
 bucket tahu fttmme of agt 
 Snot tfvte/ttttdvowti, 
 
 twixt the faults of friended frittdi 
 "But vfontbtfairtjttovtti, 
 
 or at etieriefentfHCf end ; 
 
 teaching aS tbat reade t to kow 
 Tilt qHintrffence of merit jf>rtte, 
 
 heave* vmUL,* Unit (hu. 
 Therefore beatten Nature charg'd. 
 
 tbat 9nebodfho*ldl>e$&i 
 ffilb a/I Gracct widfenlarfd^ 
 
 nature frtfemty Afiill d 
 R , 
 
196 
 
 As you like it. 
 
 Htltatcbtikt,lmt it ft bu heart t 
 
 C\to9ttn't Mtieftit ; 
 Atulantt'i letter fort, 
 
 fad Lucrceia'i Modeft,t. 
 Tbiu Rofalinde efmanit^rti, 
 
 try Htstunl) Sjnodt * dettifd, 
 Of men* f*ctt ,tjti , amdbttrts, 
 
 ft bunt tht louchet dt*refl priid. 
 Htant width* flxt theft gifts fho*ldktllt t 
 
 tad ftoluuMd die berjlau. 
 
 Rtf. O mo(t gentle lupiter, what tedious homiiie of 
 Leuehaue you wearied your panfhioners withall, and 
 neurr cri'de, hauc patience good people. 
 
 tl- How now backc friends : Shepbcard.go oft a lit- 
 tle : go with him firrah. 
 
 Clt. Come Shepheard, lei w make an honorable re 
 trelt, though not with bagge and baggage, yet with 
 fcripandfcrippage. txit. 
 
 Ctl. Di Jft tnou heare thefe vcrfes? 
 
 Rtf.. O yes, I heard them all.and more too, for fome 
 of them had in them more feetc then the Vcrfcs would 
 beaie. 
 
 Of. That's no matter: the feet might beare verfes. 
 
 Kef. I, but the feet were lame, and could not bcarc 
 themfelues without the vcrfe.and thcrefoie flood lame- 
 ly in the verfe. 
 
 Ctt, But didft Aon heare without wondering, how 
 thy name fhould be hang'd and carucd vpon thefe trees ? 
 
 ^/; 1 was feucnof the nine dales out of the wonder, 
 before you came : for looke heere what I found on a 
 palm c tree; I was neuer fo berim'd fince Tjtbagarat time 
 that I vras an Irifn Rat, which I can hardly remember. 
 
 Ctt. Tro you.who hath done this ? 
 
 Rjf. Is it a man? 
 
 Ctl. And a chaine that you once wore about his neck: 
 change you colour? 
 
 Rfff. Iprc'theewho? 
 
 Ctl. O Lord, Lord, it is a hard matter for friends to 
 meetc ; but Mountaines may bee remoou d with Earth. 
 quakes,and fo encounter. 
 
 Rof. Nay,butwhouit? 
 
 dL Isitpoffible? 
 
 Rof. Ny,Ipre > lheenow^withmoft petitionary re- 
 hemence, tell me who it is. 
 
 ftL O wcndcrfull, wonderful], and mod wonderfull 
 wonder full, and yet againc wonderful, and after that out 
 of all hooping. 
 
 Rof. Good my completion, doft thou think though 
 I am ctpafifon'd like a man.I hauc a doublet and hofc in 
 my difpofition ? One inchof delay more, is a South-lea 
 ofdifcouetic. Ipre'theetellme.whoisitquickely, and 
 fpeake apace : I would thou could A Hammer, that thou 
 might ft powrc this conceal'd man out of thy mouth, as 
 Wine comesout of a narrow-mouth'd bottleteither too 
 much at once, or none at all. I pre'thee take the Corke 
 out of thy mouth, that I may drinke thy tydings. 
 
 CtL So you may put a man in your belly, 
 
 Rof. Is he of Gods making? What manner of man ? 
 Is hb head worth a hat? Or his chin worth a beard ? 
 
 CtL Nay.he hath but* little beard. 
 
 Iff. Why God will fend more, if the man will bee 
 thankful: let me flay the growth of his beard, if thou 
 delav me not theknowlcdgc of his chin . 
 
 Ctl. ItisyongOrWp, that tript vp the WralUcrs 
 hceles.and yooi hean,boihinanjnflant. 
 
 Kff. Nay.but the diuell take mocking : fpeake fad dc 
 brow,and true maid 
 
 Co/. rfaith(Coz;tlsbt. 
 
 Rtf. Orl<*J> 
 
 Ctl. Orlfltdt. 
 
 Rof. Alas the day, what Dull I do with my doublet It 
 hofe? What did he when thou fa w'ft him? WhJt faydc 
 he? How look'd he/ Wherein went he? What males hee 
 hecrc? Did he aske for me ? Where remaines he ? How 
 parted he with tbee / And when (halt thou fee him a. 
 gaine? Anfwer me in one word. 
 
 Ctl. You muft borrow me Gargantuas mouth firft ; 
 'tis a Word too great for any mouth of this Ages <ize,to 
 fay I and no, to thefe particulars, is more then to anfwer 
 in a Catechifme. 
 
 T(ef. But doth he know that I am in this Forre ft, and 
 in mans apparrell .' Looks he as frefhly.as he did the day 
 he W raft led? 
 
 Ccl. It is as eafie to count Atomies as to refolue the 
 proporuiomofaLouer: but take atafleof my finding 
 him, and rellifh it with good obferuance . I found him 
 rnder a tree like a drop'd Acornc. 
 
 Rcf. Itmayvvelbecardloaestree,whenitdroppet 
 forth fruitc. 
 
 Ctl. Giue me audienee,good Madam. 
 
 Rof. Proceed. 
 
 Ctl. There lay hee flretch'd along like a Wounded 
 knight. 
 
 Rof. Though it bepittieto fee fuch a fight, it vrell 
 becomes the ground. 
 
 Ctl. Cry holla, to the tongue, Ipretheetit curuettes 
 vnfeafonabiy. He was furni (n d like a Hunter. 
 
 Rof. O ominous,he comes to kill my Hart. 
 
 Ccl. I would fing my fong without a burthen, thou 
 bring'ft me out of tune. 
 
 Rof. Do you not know I am a wo man ,v ben I thinke, 
 I muft fpeake: fweet,{ay on. 
 
 Inter Orlando & laejitei. 
 
 Cel, Yoo bring me out. 5oft,comes henothecre? 
 
 Rtf. Tishc,0mkeby,andnotehiro. 
 
 l*q I thanke you for your company, but good faith 
 1 had as liefe haue beene my felfe alone. 
 
 Or/. And fo had 1 : but yet for fafhion fake 
 I thanke you too, for your focietie. 
 
 7*9. God buy you,. let's meet as little at we can. 
 
 Or/. J do defue we may be better fl rangers . 
 
 IMJ. I pray you marre no more trees with Writing 
 Loue-fongs in their barkes. 
 
 Orf. 1 pray you mane no moe of my verfcs with tea- 
 ding them ill-faiiouredly. 
 
 /-f. "Rffalmde is your loues name? Or/.Yes.Iuft. 
 
 lAtj. I do not like her name. 
 
 Or/. There was no thought of p leafing you w ben (he 
 was chriftcn'd. 
 
 Iaj. What(htureis(heof? 
 
 Or/. lurt as high as my he art. 
 
 laq.fou are ful of prety anfwers:haite you net bin ac- 
 quainted with golofmiihs wiues.&cond the out of rings 
 
 Or/. Not fo : but I anfwer yon right painted cloaih, 
 from whence you haue ftudied yout que ft ion $. 
 
 Iny. You haue a nimble wit; I thinke t>vas made of 
 Attala*t*'s heeles. Will you firte downe with me, and 
 wee two, will railc ogainft o ur Mifiiis the wodd, and all 
 ourmiferie. 
 
 Or/,1 wil chick no breather in the world but my fclfc 
 
 againft 
 
Asjfoa tilg it. 
 
 197 
 
 againft whom J know mofl faults. 
 
 tttj. The vjorft fault you hauc/is to be in loue. 
 
 Or/. Til a fault I vifl not change, for yourbeft ver- 
 tue : I am weane of you, 
 
 7*7. By my troth, I was feeking for a Foolc, when 1 
 found you. 
 
 Or/. Heisdrown'duuhebrooke.lookebutin, and 
 you (hall fee him. 
 
 IMJ. There I fhal fee mine owne figure 
 
 Or/. Which I take to be either a toolc, or a Cipher. 
 
 lay. lie carrie no longer with you, farewell good (ig- 
 nior Loue. 
 
 Orl. I am glad of your departure: Adieu good Mon- 
 fieurMelancholly. 
 
 J(f. I wil fpeakc to him like a fawcie Lacky. and vn- 
 der that habit play the knaoc with him,do you hear For- 
 
 Orl. Verie wel.what would you ? (rettcr. 
 
 "Kflf. JprayyoUjwhati'ftaclocke? 
 
 Off. You fhould aikc fnewtac time o'day: there 1 * no 
 clocke it the Forteft 
 
 Ref. Then there is no true Louer in the Forreft, elfe 
 Gghing euerie minute and groaning cuerie hourewoid 
 detect (he brie foot of timers we) as a clocke 
 
 Orl. And whynotthcfwift footeoftime ? Had not 
 (hat bin as proper? 
 
 Rf. Bynomeanesfir; Time trauels in diuers paces, 
 with diurrs pcrfons : lie tcl you who Time aroblet witrv 
 alt, who Time trots withal, who Time gallops withal, 
 and who he (rands flil withal). 
 
 Or/. 1 prcthee,who doth he trot withal f 
 
 Rof. Marry lie trots hard withayongmaid,between 
 the contract, of her marriage, and the day it h folemnizds 
 if the interim be but a fennieht, Times pace ii fo hard, 
 that it feemes ihe length oflcuen years. 
 
 Or/. Who ambles Time withal? 
 
 Rof. With a Prieft chat lacks Latine, and a rich man 
 thar hathnot theGowt : forthe onefleepescsfily be- 
 caufe he cannot ftudy, and the other litres merrily be. 
 caufe he fceles no paine : the one lacking the burthen of 
 leane and waflcful Letmingi the other knowing no bur- 
 then of heauie tedious penurie. Thcfe Time ambles 
 withal. 
 
 Orl. Who doth he gallop withal? 
 
 tiff. With a thcefc to the gallowes s for though hee 
 so es foFtly at foot can fall, he chmkcs himfclfe too fooiv 
 there. 
 
 Or/. Who ftaies it flu 1 withal? 
 
 T(f. WithLawiersinthev?cation:fot they fleepe 
 betweene Terroe and Ternic,and then they pctceiue nc^ 
 how time moues. 
 
 Or/. Where d wel you prettte youth ? 
 
 Rof. With this Shepheardeffc my fitter : hecfcinthe 
 Skirts of the poVreft, like fringe vpon petticoat. 
 
 Or/. Are you natiue of this place ' 
 
 Rcf. A$ the Conie that you fee dwell where fltee is 
 kindled. 
 
 OrL Your accent is fomeching finer, then you coold 
 purchafe in fo temoued a dwelling 
 
 Rcf, 1 haue bin cold fo of many : but indeed, anotde 
 religious Vnckle of minet aught me to fpeake, who wa; 
 in his youth an inland mn,or>e that knew Courtfhip too 
 well- for there he fel if* loue. I hiue heard him read ma- 
 ny Lev>ori3giinftit.andl thank e God, I are not a Wo- 
 man to be touch 'd wirhfo many giddie offences as hee 
 htH generally tax'd their whole fex withal. 
 
 Or/. Can you remember any of che-principall euils, 
 
 that he laid to t be charge of women? 
 
 Ref. There were none principal , they were all like 
 one another, as halfepence are, euerie one fault feeming 
 monftroos.til his fellow-fault came to match it. 
 Or/. 1 prethee recount fome of them. 
 Rff. No: 1 wil not caft away my phy fick.but on thofe 
 that arc ftcke. There is a man haunts the Forreft, thata- 
 bofet our yong plants with caruing Rofalinde on their 
 barkes; hangs Oades vpon Hauthornej, and Elegies on 
 brambles ; all (forfooth) defying the name of RtfalmJt. 
 If I could meet that Fancie-monger, Iwouldgiue him 
 fome good counfel. for he feemes to haue the (Quotidian 
 of Loue vpon him. 
 
 Or/. I am he that is fo loue-flvaVd, I pray you tel 
 me your remedie. 
 
 Rof- There is none of my Vnckles markes vpon you: 
 he taught me how to know a man in loue : in which cage 
 ofrufties, I am fure you art not prifoner. 
 OrL What were his markes? 
 Rtf. A leane cheeke.which you haue not: ableweie 
 and funken,which you haue not : an vnquetlionable Ipi- 
 rit, which you haue not : a beard neglefled, which you 
 hauenot:(but I pardon you for that, for (imply yourhs- 
 uing in beard,is a yonger brothers reuenncw) then your 
 hole fhould be vngarter'd, your bonnet vnbanded, your 
 fleeuevnbutton'd, your fhoo vnti'de, and euerie thing 
 aboutjMou,dcmonflrating a caretcffe defolation:but you 
 are no fueh roan; you arc rather point deuice in your ac- 
 couftrmentj,a* louing yout fclfe,ihen feeming the Lo- 
 uer ofany other. (J LoUe, 
 Orl. Faire youth,! would I could make thee beteeue 
 Rof. Me beleeue it > YOU may affoone make het that 
 you Loae beleeue it, which I warrant Hie is iptf r to do 
 then to confefl'efhe do's: that is one of the points, 5n the 
 which-womenftilgiueihe lie to therrconfciences. But 
 ingoodfooth, are you he that hangs the vcrfes on (he 
 Trecs,wKer?in Roftlimlit fo admired ? 
 
 Or/. Ifwrearetotheeyouth, by the white hand o! 
 KofaJiKti,! am that he, that vnfonunate he. 
 
 Rat. But are you fo much inloue.asyour rimes fpeik 
 Orl. Neither rime nor feafon can expreffe ho Winucrt 
 " Rof- Loue it mrerely amadncfle.and 1 tel you , de 
 ferues as wel a darke houfe, and a whip, ai madmen cio 
 and the reafon why they are not fo punifh'd and oired.i 
 that the Lunacie is To ordinatie, that the whip^ers ate io 
 loue too : yer I profefle curing it by counfel. 
 Orl. Did you uer cure any fo ?' 
 Rcf. 7e$ one, and ipffiis manner . Hee was toima 
 gmemehisLoue.hi&Miflris . and 1 fet him euerie day 
 to woe me At which time would 1, being but a moonifr 
 youth, gretuc.bc effeminate, changeable, longing, ao< 
 liking, proud,fantaflical,apifh, (hallow, inconllant.fu 
 of tcares.foll of fmiles; for euerie paflton foniefhing,an< 
 for no palfton truly any thing, as boye* and women ar 
 for the moft part, cattle oft hii colour : would now liV 
 him, now loath him : then enter taine him, then forfwea 
 him : now weepe for him, thn fpt at him'; that 1 dnue 
 my Sutor from his mad homoi ofloue.to a liuing homo 
 of madnet k was to forfweare the ful ftream of y wen' Id 
 and to Hue in a nooke meerly Monaftick : and thus I CUT'I 
 him,and this way wil 1 lake vpon rnce to wafli your Li 
 uer as cleane as a found (heepcs hcart,rtiat there flu! no 
 beonerpotofLoueln'f. 
 
 Off. \ would not be cured,youth. 
 Ref. I woulJ'cirre you.if you would but call me Reft 
 IvJ, and come euene day to my Coat,and woe me. 
 
 R ? Oj 
 
ip8 
 
 As you like it. 
 
 (MM. Nowby the faith of my Joue, I will ; Tel me 
 where itii. 
 
 X'/T Go with me to it, and DC (hew it you: and by 
 the way, you thai tell mewheic in the Fotrefl you Hue : 
 Wil you go f 
 
 Or/. With all my hcart.good youth. 
 
 Hpf. Nay, you rouft call meeRofiltod: Come fitter, 
 will you go? Exemt. 
 
 Scoena Tertia. 
 
 EnttrCUvme, 
 
 Ch Come apace good dudrty t I wil fetch vp your 
 4aJny ; and how Audftj am I the man yet? 
 Doth rny (impfe feature content you ? 
 
 dud. Your features, Lord warrant v$: what features ? 
 
 Clo. I em hecre with thee,and thy Goats.-sthemoft 
 capricious Poet honefi Ouidvtii among ihcGothes. 
 
 laq. O knowledge Ul inhabited, worfe thenlouein 
 a thatch'rfhoufe. 
 
 Clo. When a mans verfes cannot be vnderftood, nor 
 a mans good wit feconded with thr.farwardchilde, vn. 
 derftanding: it ftrikcs aman more dead then a great rec- 
 koning in a little roome : truly,I wuuldtheGodshadde 
 madetheepoeticall. 
 
 Aud. I do not know what Poetical is : is it honeft in 
 de ed and word: is it a true thing? 
 
 fle. No truHe : fot the truer* poetrieis the mo ft fai- 
 ning, and Louers are gluen to Poetrie s and what they 
 fweare in Poetrie, may pe faid as Louers,they do feigne. 
 
 And. Do you wlfn then that the Gods had made me 
 Poetically 
 
 Claw. I do truly : for thou fwear'ft tome thou art ho- 
 neft : Now if thou were a Poet, I might haue fome hope 
 thou did ft feigne. 
 
 And. Would you not haue me honed ? 
 
 Clo. No truly, vnlefle thou wen hard fauour'd : for 
 honeftie coupled to beautie, is to haue Home a fa wee to 
 Sugar. 
 
 A materiall foole. 
 
 Au4. Well, I am not faire, and therefore 1 pray the 
 Gods make me honeft. 
 
 Clo. Truly, and tocaQaway honeflie vppon a foule 
 ilut, were to put good meate into an vncleane ciifh. 
 
 And. I am not a Hut, though I thanke the Goddcs I 
 am foule. 
 
 Clo. Well.praifed be the Gods, fot thy foulncflejflut- 
 tiflinefTemay come hemaftcr. But be it, as it may bee, 
 I wi! marrie tbee : and to that end, I hat<e bin wi:h Sir 
 Oliver Mar-text ,thc Vicar of the next village, who hath 
 promis'd to meet c roe in this place of the Fort eft, and to 
 couple vs. 
 
 larj. I would faine fee this meeting. 
 A*d. Wei, the Gods giue vs toy. 
 
 C,lo, Amen. A man may if he were ofa fearfulheart 
 ftagger in this attempt : for hcerc wee hauc no Temple 
 bgt the wood, no aflercbly but hotne-beafti. Sut what 
 though? Courage. As homes are odiou:,they are necef- 
 far ie.lt is laid, many a man knowu DO end of his goods; 
 right : Many a man has good Hornes.and knows no end 
 of {hem. Well, that is Jhedowrie of his wife, 'tis none 
 of ftis owoe getting ; homes, euen fo poorc men atone : 
 
 No, no, the noblcft Deere hath them as huge as the Raf- 
 eall : Istheflnglem nrliereforcble(rd?No, as a wall'd 
 Towne is more worthier then a village, fc is the tote- 
 head of a married man, more honourable then the bare 
 brow of a Batchciler : and by how much defence is bet- 
 ter then no skill, by fo much is a home more precious 
 then to want. 
 
 Enter Sir Oliver Mar-text. 
 
 Hecre comes Sir Oliver : Sir OJiaef (Jfar-text you ate 
 welmet. Will yoa difpatch 71 heere rnder thic tree, or 
 thai we go with you to your Chappcll ? 
 
 Ol. 1 s there none beere to gi ue the woman ? 
 
 Clt. I wil not cake her on guift of any man. 
 
 Ol. Truly (he muft be giuen, or the marriage : not 
 lawfuH. 
 
 I*q. Proceed, proceede : lie giuc her. 
 
 Clc. Good euen good M r what ye CBl't : how do you 
 Sir, you are verie well met : goddild you for your ialt 
 coropanie, I am verie glad to fee you, euen atoy in hand 
 heere Sir : Nay.pray be couer'd, 
 
 1^. Wil you be married, Motley? 
 
 Ch. AstheOxehathhisbowfir.thehorfehiscorb, 
 | and the Falcon her bels, fo man hath his defties, and as 
 I Pigeons bill, fowedlocke would be nibling. 
 
 lay. And wil you (being 2 man of your crerding)be 
 married vnder a buih like a beggerf Get you to church, 
 and haue a good Prieft that can tel you what marriage is, 
 this fellow wil but ioyne you together, as they ioyne 
 Wo infect, then one of you wil proue a (hrcnke panrsell, 
 and like greene timber,warpe,warpe. 
 
 Cla. I am not in the mindc, but I were better to bee 
 married of him then of another, for he is not like to mar. 
 riemcwel: and not being wel married, it wil be a good 
 excufe for me heereafter, to leaue my wife. 
 
 latj. Goe thou with mee. 
 And let me counfei ihce. 
 
 Ol. Comefweete-rtwfr^, 
 We muft be married ,0* we muft Hue in baudrty I 
 Farewel good M r Ofuur : Not O fatetOliiur, O braue 
 Glitter leaue me not behind the*: But windeaway, bee 
 gone 1 fay.I wil not to wedding with thcc. 
 
 Ol. Tis no matter; Ne're a fantaftical knaue of them 
 all fli a! flout me out of my calling. Exemt 
 
 Scosna Quarta. 
 
 Enter Rofatnd&Celia. 
 
 Rff. Neuertalketoroe.Iwilweepe. 
 
 Cel. Do I prethee, but yet haue the grace to confider, 
 that teares do not become a man. 
 
 Hof. Buthauelnotcaufetoweepef 
 
 Cel. As good caufe as one would defire, 
 Therefore weepe. 
 
 Rf, His very baire 
 Is of the difiembling colour. 
 
 Cel. Something browner then ludaflcs : 
 Marrie his kiflcs are ludaffes o wrte children. 
 
 Ref. rfaichhishaireisofagocxicolouc. 
 
 Cel. An excellent colour : 
 Your Cheflimut was eucr the onely colour : 
 
 &/>And his killing is as fulof fanftitie, 
 As the touch of holy bread. 
 
19?. 
 
 Cfl. Hee hath bought a paire of caft lips of Diana : a 
 Nun of winters fifterhoodkirtesnot more religiouflic , 
 the very yce of ctiaftity is in them 
 
 Refa. But why did hee fweare hee would come this 
 morning.and comes not .' 
 
 Cel, Nay certainly thete is no truth in him. 
 
 Bgf. Doe you thinke fo? 
 
 Cel. Yes, I thinke he is not s picke purfe.nor a horfe- 
 dealer, but for his verity in loue , I doe thinke him as 
 concauc as a couered goblet.or Worme -eaten nut. 
 
 Ref. Not true in loue? 
 
 fil. Yes, when he is in ,bu t I thinke he is not in. 
 
 Rof. You haue heard him fweare downright he was. 
 
 Cel. Was,is not is : befides, the oath of Loner is no 
 ftronger then the word of a Tapfter , they are both the 
 confirmer of falfe reckonings,he attends here in the for- 
 reft on the Duke your father, 
 
 Rof. I met the Duke yeflerday t and had much que- 
 ftion with him : he askt me of what parentage I was ; I 
 told him of as good as he, fo he laugh d and let mce goe. 
 But what talke wee of Fathers, when there is fuch a man 
 is Orlando? 
 
 Cel. O that's a braue man, hee writes braue verfes , 
 fpeakes braue words /weaves braue caches, and breakes 
 them brauely, quite trailers athwart the heart of his lo- 
 uer, a s a puifnji Tilrer , y fpors his horfe but on one fide, 
 break'es his ftaffe like a noble goofe ; but all's braue that 
 youth mounts, and folly guides : who comes hem ? 
 
 Enter Car in. 
 
 Conn. Miflreffe and Mafter , you haue oft enquired 
 After the Shepheard that compla'tn'd ofloue, 
 Who you faw fitting by me on the Turph, 
 Praifing the proud difdainfull ShepherdeflTa 
 That was his Miftreffc. 
 
 Get. Well : and what of him ? 
 
 Car. If you will fee a pageant truely plaid 
 Beiweene the pale complexion of true Loaf , 
 And theredgloweoffcorneaitdprowd difdaine, 
 Goe hence a lictlc,and 1 (hall conduct you 
 If you will marke it. 
 
 Rof. O come, let vs remoue, 
 The fight of Louers feedeth thofe in loue : 
 Bring YS to this fight, and you (hall fay 
 lie proue a bufic altar in their play. Cxennt. 
 
 Scena Quinta. 
 
 Sil. Sweet Pbefre doe*not fcorne me, do not Pktbe 
 Say that you loue me not, but fay not fo 
 In bitteraefle j the common executioner 
 Whofe heart th'accuftom'd fight of death makes hard 
 Falls not the axe vpon the humbled neck, 
 But firft begs pardon : will you fterner be 
 Then be that dies and liues by bloody drops ? 
 
 Enter Rofalind, &!<*, aadCoria. 
 Pbe. I would not be thy executioner, 
 I Bye thee.for I would not iniure tbee : 
 Thou tsll ft me there is murder in mine eye, 
 Tie pretty fure^nd very probable, 
 
 That eve* that are the rrsilft, and fofteft things, 
 Who (hut their coward gates on atorhyes , 
 Should be called tyrants, butchers.murthcrerj. 
 Now I doe frowne on thee with all my heart, 
 And if mine eyes can wound,now let them kill dice? 
 Now counterfeit to fwound. why now fall downe. 
 Or ifthou canit not. oh forfhame, for fliame, 
 Lye not, to fay mine eyes are murtherers: 
 Now (hew the wound mineeye hath made in thee 
 Scratch thee but with apin.and there remaines 
 Some fcarre of it : Leane vpon a ru(h 
 The Cicatrice and capable imprcfTure 
 Thy palme feme moment keepes : bot now mine eyes 
 Which I haue darted at thee, hurt thee not, 
 Nor I am fure there is no force in eyes 
 That can doc hurr. 
 
 Sil. OAtaePbth. 
 If euer (as that euer may be neere) 
 You meet in forne frefh checkc the power of fancie, 
 Then (hall you know the wouuds inuifible 
 That Loues keene arrows make. 
 
 Pbf. But till that time 
 
 GJome not thou neere me : end when that time comes f 
 Afflict me with thy mockes, piety me not, 
 A s till that time I (hail not pitty thee. 
 
 Rof. And why I pray you? who might be your mother 
 That you infult,exult,and all at once 
 Ouer the wretched ? what though you hau no beauty 
 AS by my faith, I fee no more in you 
 Then without Candle may goe darke to bed : 
 Mutt you be therefore prowd and pittikflc ? 
 Why what meanet this ? why do you looke on me ? 
 I fee no more in you then in the ordinary 
 Of Nature* faleyworkef 'od* ray little life, 
 I thi tike (he meanes to tangle my eies too t 
 No faith proud Miftre(Te,hope not after ir, 
 Tis not your mkiebrowes.your blacke fitke hair.?, 
 Your bugle eye-balls, nor youc cheeke of crcamc 
 That can en tame my fpirits toyourworfhip : 
 YoofoolifliShepheatd, wherefore do you follow her 
 Li!.e foggy Sourh.puffing with winde and raine, 
 You are a thoufand times a propercrman 
 Then (he a woman. Tis fuch fooles as you 
 That makes the world full of ill-Fauourd children : 
 Tis not her glafTe.but you that flatters her , 
 And out of you (he fees her felfe more proper 
 Then any of herlineaments can fhow her": 
 But Miftris, know your fclfe/iowne on your knees 
 And thanke hcautn, fafting, for a good mans loue ; 
 For I muft tel) you friendly in your tare, 
 Sell when you can,youar not for altmarkets : 
 Cry the man mercy.looc him.sake'Ws offer , 
 Foule is moft foule,being foule to fee a fcoffer 
 So take her to thee Shepheard,fartyouwell. 
 
 fhe. Sweat youth, 1 pray you chide a yere together, 
 I had rather here you chide/then this msm wooe. 
 
 Rot. Hees falnc in loue wiih your foulneffe, & fiiec'H 
 Fall in loue with my anger. If it be fb.as faft 
 As (he anfweres thee with frownfag lookes, ile fauce 
 Her with bitter words : why loofce you fo vpon me? 
 
 Pbe. For no ill will 1 beare you. 
 
 Rf. I pray yon do not fall in loue with mee. 
 For I am falfer then vowes made in wine t 
 Befides, I like you not : if you will know my houfe, 
 Tis at the tuftt of Oliues, here hard by : 
 WH1 you goe Sifter ? Shepheard ply her hard : 
 
 Come 
 
200 
 
 it. 
 
 Come S ifter : SbepheardefTe.looke On him better 
 And be not proud, though all the world could fe*, 
 ^ one could be fo abus d 10 fight as bee. 
 x>me,to our flcxkc, *** 
 
 fbe. Dd Sbepheard.now I find thy Taw of might, 
 Who eaet lo'd,ihat lou'd not at firft fight ? 
 
 Sil. Sweet PMr. 
 
 Pfk. Hah: what faift thou Sitttim ? 
 
 Sil. Sweet >>^/pitty me. 
 
 Pht. Why 1 am lorry for thee gentle &/*/*. 
 
 S/. Where tuer forrow tt.reliefe would be : 
 jf you doc forrow at my griefe inloue . 
 By giuing loue your forrow,and my gtiefe 
 Were both eittcrmin'd' 
 
 fbe. Thou haft my loue^s not that neighbourly ?. 
 
 S,l. I would hauc you. 
 
 Pbe. Why that were couetoufnefle : 
 Sthkuf, the time was,that I hated ihee ; 
 And yet it is oot. that I beare thee loue. 
 But fincc that tbou canft talkeoflooe fo well, 
 THy company .wh'.ch erft was irkefome tome 
 I will endure ; and lie employ thee too . 
 But doe not looke for further iecompci.ee 
 Then thine owne gladneflc.that ibou art employd. 
 
 SH. So holy.and fo perfect is my loue, 
 And I in fucb a pouerty of grace, 
 That \ (hall trnnke it a mott plenteous crop 
 To gleanc the broken cares after the man 
 That the nume harueft teapestlooft now and then 
 A fcaured (mile.and that lie hue pon. f while ? 
 
 Phe. Knowftthou the youth that fpofce to me* yete. 
 
 Sit. Notvery well.but Ihauemetnifooft* 
 And he hath bought the Cottage anJ the bounds 
 That the old C*rli once was M after of. 
 
 Phe. Thinke not 1 loot rum, though I ask for hire, 
 Tis buta pceuifh boy.yct he talkes well , 
 But what care I for words ? yet word*<lo well 
 When he that fpeakes them pieces thofc that heare: 
 It it a pretty youth.not very prctue , 
 But furehee'sproud.and yet his pride becomes him* 
 Hec II make a proper man: the befl thing in him 
 I* his complexion : and faflet then his tongue 
 Did make orTence.tm eye dul bealc it vp : 
 He is not very tall. yet for his yeeres hee's tall : 
 H'is leg is but fo fo,and yet 'tis well ; 
 Thcte was a pretty tedncile in his lip 
 A little riper, and moreluftic red 
 Then that mixt in his cheeke: t was iuft the difference 
 Betwixt die confUm red, and mingled Daotaske. 
 There be fomc women SUmut .had they rmi k t him 
 In parcclls as 1 di<!,would haue gone neere. 
 To fall in loue with him : but for my part 
 I loue him not, nor hate him not : and yrt, 
 Haut more cau(e to hate him then to loue him, 
 For what had he to doc to chide at me ? 
 Hefaid mine eyes w:re black,and ny hairc blacke , 
 And now I am remembred.fcoru'J at me t 
 I matucll why 1 anfwer'd not again t, 
 But that's all one: omittance is no quittance: 
 He write to him a very tanttng.Letter. 
 And thou (halt bearc tt,wilttbou Sitmtu t 
 Sit. PA^.with all my heart. 
 Pht. He write it (trait: 
 The matter's in my he ad.sud in rny heart, 
 I will be bitter with him, and pajfing (hort ; 
 Gocwithmc5*/. Exeunt 
 
 vfftus Quartus. \ScenaTrima. 
 
 Enter tofitmd, and Cet^axLlatfHi. 
 
 *1 . I prtthee.pr etty youth.let me better acquainted 
 with thee. 
 
 Rof They fay you are a melancholly feilow. 
 IMJ. I am fo : I doe loue it better then laugh ng. 
 Rof. Thofe that are in extremity of either., are abbo- 
 mmable fellowes, and betray themfdues to euery mo- 
 derne cenfare,worfe then drunkards. 
 
 lay. Why ,'tis good to be fad and fay nothing. 
 faf. Whythen'rijgoodtobe'apofte. 
 /*j. IhaueneichcriheSchollerjroclarichory.which 
 it emulation : nor the Mu(ihans. which is fantafticall; 
 nor the Courtier*, which is proud : nor the Souldiets, 
 which is ambitious : nor the Lawi-r?, which is politick: 
 nor the Ladies, which is nice . nor the Louers, which 
 is all thefe but it is a melancholy of mine owne, com- 
 pounded of many fimplei extracted from many obieds, 
 and indeed the fundne contemplation of my traueiu, in 
 which by often rumination, wraps me in a moR bumo- 
 rou. fadnertc. 
 
 Rof. ATraueller: by my faith you haue great re- 
 fonto be Cad : I feareycu hau fold your o\vne lands, 
 to fee other mem ; then to hiue fecne much, and to haue 
 nothing, is to haue rich eye* and poote hands. 
 
 loa. f es, 1 haue gain'J ruy experience. 
 Enter Orlando. 
 
 Ref. And your experience ma lets you Cid: Ihadra 
 ther haue a foole to make me merne, then expefi-rucetoi 
 make me fad/and to tniuaile for it too. 
 
 Orl. Good day, and happinefTe.dtcie Rofalmd. 
 
 Jaq. Ny then God buy you.and you talkc in blanke 
 Terfe. 
 
 Tiff. Farewell Moimficur Trauellor looke you 
 lifpCjind wearc (fringe fuitet; difabW all the benefm 
 of your owne Counttic : be out of loue with your 
 natiuitie, and almoft chtdeGodfor making you that 
 countenance you are; or 1 will Uarcc thinke you haue 
 fwara in a Gundello. Why how now Ortando, where 
 haue you bin all this while? you a louer ? and you 
 ferue me fuch another truke, neuer come in my light 
 more. 
 
 Orl. My faire "fopAfj^U come within an houre of my 
 promife. 
 
 Rsf. Breake an houres promife in loue? bee thai 
 will diuide a minute into a thoufand parts, and break 
 buta part of the thou find pan of a minute in the arTaiis 
 of loue, it maybe faid of htm that Cupid hath clap 
 himolh fhouldcr, but He warrant him heart hole. 
 
 Orl. Pardon me dcere Rofaltnd. 
 
 Rcf. Nay,andyoubefotardic,comenOmoreIn my 
 fight . I had as lifefe be woo'd of a Snaiie. 
 
 Orl. OfaSnaile? 
 
 Rof. l.ofaSnaile: for though he comes (lowly , hee 
 carries his houfe on his head ; i better ioyncture I think 
 then you make a woman : bclidc^he brings his deftini 
 with him 
 
 Or/. Whit's that: 
 
 Kef. Why homes: wfuch'atyouare faint to be be- 
 holding to your wiues for : but he comef armed in hii 
 fonune.,2nd preuents the dander of his wife. 
 
 Orl. Vertu,- 
 
201 
 
 . Yraisnohcrne-*naher:and my Rofatind is 
 
 Ref. And I rr your /&#//>* 
 
 Cfi. It pkafes him to call you fo ; but be hath a Rafi- 
 liad era better lefe then you. 
 
 Kef. Coote,*ooe rne^wooemee : fo: now I am in a 
 holy-day humor, and like enough to content . What 
 would you fv to me now, and I were your vericjverie 
 
 OH. I would kuTe before I fp ok. 
 
 JLof. Nay , you were better fpeakc fizft,and when you 
 were grauel'd, for lacke of nutter, you ought taJceoi- 
 czfionto kifle: vcrtegoodOi-acors when ibey are out, 
 they wiUfpjt, and for louers, lacking (God wartie vt) 
 matter, the ckwsliefi: ihifz is so kifle. 
 
 Or/. How if thekiflc be der.idc t 
 
 Kef. Then flic puts you to entreatie.snd there begins 
 new matter. 
 
 Of I. Who could be out, being before his beloued 
 Miftri* * 
 
 Ref. Marrk that fliould you if I were your Miftris, 
 en! (houldthiake rny honcrVje ranker theo my wit. 
 
 Or/. What.ofmyfuite' 
 
 Ref. Not out of your appsrrdl, and yet out of your 
 fuite: 
 Am not I your Rofaiiad t 
 
 Orl. ! take fome toy to fay you are, becaufc I would 
 betalkingofher. 
 
 Rof. Well, in her pcrfon.l fay I wiD not haueyou. 
 
 Orl. Then in mine owncperfon, I die. 
 
 Rtf. No fatth, die by Attorney : the poors world is 
 ahnofl fix thoufand yeeres o!d,and in all th'u time thers 
 vrai not anie man died in his ownc pcrtbri (videlicet} in 
 aloiMeaufc:TiWMrud his braines dtRi'd out withrs 
 Grecian ciub, yet he did whathee could to die before, 
 nd he i one of the pitternts of louc. L<?4wfo-,he would 
 h&ueliu'doizniea faire yeere thorjgh Herzhtd rurn'd 
 Nun; if it had noc bin for a hot Midfomer-night, for 
 
 Hero of Ceftos. But thefe are all lies, men haue died 
 from time to time,and worroe* haue eaten them.but not 
 forloue. 
 
 Orl. I would not haue my right Rofaliflcfvt this mind, 
 forl proreft her frowne might kill me. 
 
 Ref By this hand, it will not kill aftie: but come, 
 now I will be your Rofatind in a more comming-on dif> 
 pcfition : and aske me what you will J will grant it. 
 
 Orl. Then loue me Rofalind. 
 
 Kff. Yes faith will I.fridsies and faterdaies^and all 
 
 Orl. And wilt thou haue me? 
 
 Raf, T.andtwentiefuch. 
 
 Orl. Whatfaieftthou? 
 
 Kef. Ar you not good > 
 
 Orl. Ihopefo 
 
 Rof*H*d. Why then , can one defiretoo much of a 
 good thing : Come fitter , you fliall be the Prieft , and 
 mairievs : eiue me your hand Orlando -. What doe you 
 fayfifiet? 
 
 Orl. Pray thce marrie vs. 
 
 Ctl. I cannot fay the word;. 
 
 Rof. Youmufl begin, will you OrlanJa. 
 
 Cel. G oe too . wil y ou Orid/u&^haue to wife this Ro- 
 COod, 
 
 Or/. I will. 
 
 8cf. Itbtnwhen/ 
 Orl Why now,a faft as (he can marrie v. 
 
 Ref. Then you rauft fay, 1 take thee 
 wife. 
 
 OH. ItaketbeeJfyi/Wforwife. 
 
 Rf. I might aske you for your Commiffion, 
 But I doe take thee Orlando for my husband : there's a 
 girle goes before the Pnefi, and certamely a Wom&ns 
 thought runs before her actions. 
 
 Orl. So do all thoughu,tiiey are wing'd. 
 
 Rof. Now tell me how long you would haue her, af- 
 ter you haue polled her? 
 
 Orl. For eaer. and a day. 
 
 Rof. Say a day.without the euer: no,no Or&ufe.men 
 arc Aptill when they woe , December when they wed : 
 Maide* are May when they are maides,but the sky chan- 
 ges when they are wiue* : I will bse more iealous of 
 thee.thcn a Barbary cocke.pidgeon oucr his hen , mere 
 clamorous then a Patrct againft raine. more new-fang- 
 led then an ape, more giddy in my defirei , then e mon- 
 key : I will weepe for nothing, like Diana in the Fouc- 
 tainc.Sc I wil do that when yoa are difpos'd to bemeny: 
 I will laugh like a Hyen.and that when thou art ioclin'd 
 toflecpe. 
 
 Orl. But will my RofJjnd&oc fo t 
 
 Rof. By my life,flie will doe zs 1 dor. 
 
 Orl. O but she :s wife. 
 
 Rot. Or elfe 0e could not haue the wit to da* this : 
 the wife, the way warder J make the doores vpon a wo- 
 raans wit,and it will pur at the cafement: (hut ibat, and 
 'twill out tt the key-hole : ftop that, 'twill flie with ihe 
 irnoake out at the chimney. 
 
 Orl. A man that had a wife with fuch a wit.hs might 
 fsy.wit whether wil't ? 
 
 Ref. Nay,you might keepe that chc eke forlt.till you 
 met your wioes wit goingtoyourneighbou bed. 
 
 Orl. And what wit could wit haue,toexcufethat ? 
 
 Rafa. M arry to fay.(he came to feeke you there : you 
 ftutl-ncuet take her without her anfwer, vrtleJTe you take 
 her without her tongue : 6 that woman that cannot 
 make her fault hrr hufbands occtfion.lct her neuer nurfe 
 her ehiideher ll-lfe.for (he will breed it like a foole. 
 
 Orl. For thefe two houret Refdiade t l wil kaue thre. 
 
 fyf, AUs^ere loue J cannot lackethee two houtes. 
 
 Orl. I muft attend the Duke at dinoer t by two a clock 
 I wil! be with ehee againc. 
 
 Ref. I.goe your wa ies, goe your waits : 1 knew what 
 you would proue, tny friends told mee as much , and ! 
 thought no lefle : that flattering tongue of yours woone 
 me : 'tis but one caft away, and fo come death : twoo* 
 clocke is your howre . 
 
 Orl. I.fweet Rafatind. 
 
 Rof. By my troth, and in good earneft, and fo God 
 mend mee , and by all pretty oathes that are not dange- 
 rous, if you breake one iot of your promi fe.or come one 
 minute behinde your houre, I will thinke you the moft 
 patheticall breake-promife, and the moft hollow louer, 
 andthemoftvnwoithyof her you caTl Rofaltnde^ that 
 may bee cho fen out of the groflcbandofrhe vnfaith- 
 full : tliercfoic beware my cenfurc, and keep your pro. 
 roife. 
 
 Orl With no leffc religion, then if thou wen indeed 
 my Rofalind: fo adieu. 
 
 Rf. Well.Time is the olde luflice that examines all 
 fuch offender s.anri let time try : adieu. Exit. 
 
 Cfl. You haue ftroply milus'd o fe in youj lone- 
 prate 
 
202 
 
 l. 
 
 ptMe : we muft haue your doublet and hofe plucJrt ouet 
 your held, and fhew the world what the bud hatb done 
 toherowneiKff. 
 
 Ktf. O cor, co: ,1.01 . my pretty little COT, that thou 
 didft know how many t'aihome deepe 1 aro in loue t but 
 it cannot bee founded my affection hith anfiiknowne 
 bottome.llke the Bay of Portugal). 
 
 Ctl Or rather bottomleffe , that ai faft a you poure 
 aflcAion ln,m runt out. 
 
 Rf. No.ihat fame wicked ^tftard offV*/,that was 
 begot of ihooglu. conccio'Joffplecne, and borne of 
 madneffe. lhat blmdecafcally boy , that abufei euery 
 ooe* lyet.becaufeSn ownea/tout , let him bet nidge, 
 how du-pc. 1 am in loue ile tell thec AUtna,\ cannot DC 
 out of the fight ofQrljJido : lie goe finde a fhadow. md 
 figh till he come. 
 
 Ctl. And llefleepc Exeunt. 
 
 Scena Stcunda. 
 
 imtr l^iui tadLrdj t Frrrefleri. 
 
 It*}. Which is he that killed ihe Dea/e? 
 
 Ltrl. Sir. it wai I 
 
 /f. Let's prefent hinvto the Duke like aRomsne 
 Conouerour , and it vrould doe well to let (he Dearet 
 horns vpon hit hod, for a branch of victory ; haue you 
 oo fong Foneftet for this purpofe < 
 
 Ltrd. Yes Sir. 
 
 Jay. Singiti'tis no mauerhow it bee in tune . foil 
 make noyfc enough. 
 
 Muficke, Song 
 
 S^at^aH bek**etb*t kild the Deurt ? 
 HH Linker jl(ta/t*d hornet it metre : 
 Tb*nfi*btt*btme,ihe reft fbaUtetrei bit burthen; 
 T^kf tbounafforne it w<*r< t 
 ft *4t a ere ft ere ibau aft burnt t 
 
 f*iber wtre,r, 
 
 Erexnt 
 
 Tbt hrn*,lb(herHejbt luftj burnt, 
 li fat a ibn>f if Uttfla ttfterte, 
 
 Sc<f,n& Tertia. 
 
 E*ttr 
 
 "X^ff. How (*y you now,it ic not pafl two a clock ? 
 And heerc much Orlando. 
 
 QtL 1 \gitnat you.with pure loue,& troubled brain, 
 
 Sxter 5./-J-/. 
 
 He hath t'aoe hu bow and airowei.and n gone forth 
 TO flrepe : looke who comet heere. 
 
 Sit. My errand it to you,fajrc youth, 
 My gentle? W.did bid roe giue you this: 
 I knov not the contcou, but at I gue(Te 
 By the flcme brow, and wafpifh aHon 
 Which flie did vfe.as fhc wat writing of it, 
 It bearct an angry tenure ; pardon me , 
 1 am but >t a guilileflemeflenget. 
 
 Kff Patience her felfe would ftanle ai this letter, 
 
 And play thefwaggcrer, bezrc this,beare all . 
 Shee fiict I am not faire.that I lackc manners, 
 She calJi me proud, and that the could not loue me 
 Were man at rare as Pheni* : od's my will, 
 Her loue is not the Hare (hat I doe hunt, 
 Why wriiet fhe fo to me? well Shepheard vell, 
 This if a Letter of your o wne dcutce. 
 
 5^. No, I proteft,! know not the contend, 
 Pbttt did write it. 
 
 Kf Come,com,you are a foole, 
 And turn d into the extremity o/loue 
 I faw her hand,fhe hat a leaibernc hand, 
 A freefione coloured hand : I verily did thinke 
 That her old gloues were on, but i was her hands: 
 She hat a hufwiues hand, but that s no matter 
 I fay fhe neuer did inuent tru* letter, 
 Thta ia a mant mueotion, and hit hand. 
 
 SU. Sure it it hers. 
 
 Kof, Why, tit aboyfirrout anda cruel! ftiie, 
 A ftile for chtllengen : why.fhe defict me, 
 Like Tutke to Chriftian : womens gende brunc 
 Could not drop forth fuch giant rude invention. 
 Such Ethiop vvordi, blacker in their effect 
 Then in their countenance : v/ill you heare the letter ? 
 
 Sil. So pleafe you, for I neucr heard it yet : 
 Yec heard too much ofpbebet crueltie 
 
 Rif. She Phtbei me : marke how the tyrant f?rue. 
 
 Reid. Art (beu gnd,ta Shepherd turn 4i 
 Th*J 4 maiden i atari both turn d 
 Can a woman ratle ihu r 
 
 Sil. Call you this railing? 
 
 Rcf. Read, rbj^bjiodix.vllutitpan, 
 Wvjl (beu vtlb a vom.tri htart > 
 Did you euer heare fuch railing ? 
 H^ilti the rjt of mat didwaot me. 
 TbM (onlddc no vengeantt to me. 
 Meaning me a beafi. 
 1ft bffcerne of) otfr trig bt lutt 
 Hunt power ia rut ft fuch lcuf-4> mine, 
 j4U(kf t in me, *>h*t flrsnge ejfeft 
 Weuldthej work.: in miUe tffeQ ? 
 whtletjHtckidmt,! didioiu, 
 How then might jour prater i men* t 
 He tb*t brings tbu lone t tbte , 
 La tie k*ovei tbu Ltae in me : 
 Andbj bim fctle vp tbj miide , 
 tflttther tbat iby jftiln *nd\jdt 
 ty,H tbefa,thf*U offer takf 
 Ofme,*n4*aibat I c** make, 
 O r effe by him mi loue dfnu , 
 jl*i tbe lit find* oow to dtc. 
 
 Sil. Call you this chiding? 
 
 fef- Alas poore Shcphcard. 
 
 Rf. Doe youpittyhim ? No, he defefu nopitty? 
 wilt thou loue fuch a woman ? what to make thee ao m- 
 ftruinou, and play falfe ftravnes vpon thee/ not to be en- 
 dur'd. Well, goe your way to her ; ( for I fee Loue hath 
 rnadt thee a tame Inake) and lay this to her ; That if fhe 
 loue me, I charge her to loue thtx ; if flic will not, I will 
 neucr haue her.vnlefic thou mireat for her : if you bee a 
 true loucr hence f and oot a word ; for hcte comet more 
 company. Lxit^iJ. 
 
 EoterOtteer. know) 
 
 Oliu. Good morrow, faucooes: pray you, (ifyou 
 Where in the Pur lews of this Forreft , ftan<fc 
 
 A 
 
20? 
 
 A fheep-caat,fcn?'e1 abow with Oliue-trees. 
 
 Ctl. Weft of this pUce.down in th neighbor bottom 
 The ranke of Oiier,by the mm muring ftrearne 
 .eft on your tight hand, brings you to the placet 
 Uu t this howte,the houfe doth keepe it felfe, 
 r here's none within. 
 
 Oit If that an eye may profit by a tongue, 
 Then fhould J know you by dcfcription, 
 ;och garments,^ toch yeeres : the boy i$ fane, 
 3f fomll fauour, and beftowei himfdfe 
 Jke a ripe fifter : the woman low 
 Ind browner chen her brother : are not you 
 The ownet of the houfe I did enquire for ? 
 
 Ctl. It it no boaft.bemg isk'd.to fay we are. 
 
 Oti. Orl0fd doth commend him to you both, 
 And to that youth hec calls his .Rc/sAwi, 
 It fends ihU bloody napkin; ir you hef 
 
 Rof. 1 am : what muft we vooVrftand by this > 
 
 Oli. Some erf rt^fliam,if you will know of me 
 What mm I arr.,and how.and why,and where 
 This handkcrcher was ftain'd. 
 
 Ctl. J pray you tell re 
 
 Oli. When Uft the yong Orlando parted from you, 
 He left a promife uretume again* 
 Within an hour,ao<} pacing through the Forreft, 
 Chewing the food of fweet and bitter fanere, 
 Lo what befell : he threw his eye afide, 
 And uurke *vhat obie did prefent it felfe 
 Voder an old Oike, whofe bowt were mofs'd with age 
 And high top.bald with dri antiquitie : 
 A wretched ragged man.ore-grownewithhjire 
 Lay fleeping on his back ; about his neekc 
 A gieene nd guilded fnke had wreath'd it felfe, 
 Who with her head.nimble in threats approach' d> 
 The opening of hi mouth : but fodainly 
 Seeing Orlandt, it vnlink'd it felfe. 
 And with indented glids,did flip away 
 [ntoa bufh.vndff which bufhcsfhade 
 A Lyonneffe, wuh vdders all drawne drie, 
 Lay cowching head on ground .with catlike witch 
 When that the fleeping nun fhould Itirre ; for 'ti 
 Th toyall difpofuion of thtt beift 
 To prey on nothing, that doth feeme as dead : 
 This feene. Orlandu did approach theman, 
 And found it was his brother .his eldei brother. 
 
 Ctl. O I haueheirdhimfpeakeofthattamebiother, 
 And he did render him the moft vnnatur all 
 
 iit liu'd smongftren, 
 
 O/i. And wellhe might fo doc, 
 For well I know he wai unnatural! 
 
 T(tf. But to Orlando : did he leauc him there 
 pood to the fuck'd and hungry LyonnefTc ? 
 
 O/i. Twice did he turne nil backe.and purpos'd fo : 
 
 kindnefle .nobler eur then re ur nge, 
 And Nature ftronger then his lurt occafion f 
 Made him giue battcll to the LyormeAc : 
 Who quickly fell before him, in which hurtling 
 From rmfetable flumber I awaked. 
 
 Ctl. Are you his brother? 
 
 Rcf. Was'tyouhercfcud? 
 
 Cel. Was'tyouthat did Ib oft contr'iue to kill him? 
 
 OK. 'Twas I : but 'tis not I : I doe not fhame 
 TO tell you wht I was, fince my conuerlion 
 So fweeetly tafies.be'mg the thing I am. 
 
 Rof. But for the bloody napkin ? 
 
 Oli. By and by : 
 
 When from thefirft to laft betwixt ?s two, 
 Tearei our recouncmems had moft kindely bath'd. 
 As how I came into that Defert place. 
 I briefe, he led me to the gentle Do ke, 
 Who gaue me rrefli way .and entertainmeK| 
 Committing me vnto my brothers loue, 
 Who led me inftamly vnto his Cauc , 
 There {tripthimfelfe, and hcerevponhii arme 
 The Lyonncfle had tome fomc flefh away . 
 Which ail this while had bled ; and now he fai/ued , 
 And aide In fainting vpon Refaltnde. 
 Bricfe,! re f couer'dhim > bound vp his wound. 
 And after feme frn all fpacc,being ftrong at heart, 
 He fent me hither, ft ranger as I jrn 
 To tell this (lory, that you might excufe 
 His broken promife,jnd to giue this napkin 
 Died in this bloud, vnto the Shephrd youth, 
 That he in fport doth call his Rofalmd 
 
 Ctl. Why how now Ccmmfd, fweet G&umtd. 
 
 O/i. Many will fwoon when tbey <Jo look on bloud. 
 
 Cfl. There is mote in it ; Cofen Gaoimed. 
 
 Oli. Looke.he recoucrs. 
 
 */. 1 would 1 were at home. 
 
 CftWeell lead you thrtber: 
 1 pray you will you take him by the anne. 
 
 Oli. Beofgood cheereyoutKiyousnuti? 
 YOU lacke mans heart. 
 
 Rff. I doe fo, I confefTeitt 
 
 Ah.fura, a body would thinke this was well counterfei- 
 ted. I pray yoo rll your brother how well 1 countcfci- 
 ted : he>gh-ho. 
 
 Oli. This was not courrtetfeit, there j too great re- 
 ftimony in your cocnnlcxlon.ilut it wai a paflion of cai- 
 nel). 
 
 Rtf. Counterfeit, f aflure you. 
 
 06. Well then,tke i good heart, and counterfeit to 
 be a man. 
 
 f.9f. So I doe : but yfaiih, I fhould hue beene t wo- 
 man by right 
 
 Cel. Come. you looke paler and palerrprsy you draw 
 homewards: good fir. goe wuh vs. 
 
 Oli. That will I :forlmuft bear* anfwerebacke 
 How you excufe my brother. Rofilmti. 
 
 Rof. Ifhall deuilc fomethlng : but I pray you com- 
 mend cry counterfeit log to him : will you eoe > 
 
 Qutntui. 
 
 Enter 
 
 A*ib'n 
 
 Clear. We fhall rinde a ttm AwAt'a , pariencc gerv, 
 tic AvArtt. 
 
 Awd. Faith the Pneft wa goc-d enough, forsllthe 
 olde gentleman* faying. 
 
 Clov. A moft wicked Sit Glitter, sfwtfrit.tmott. *k| 
 t^tr.itxi. But sivdru , there is a youth hre in ihe 
 Forreft laye$ claimc toyou. 
 
 A*d. 1,1 know who 'r'u: hehathnoiottrefl in nwc 
 in the world here comet the man you mcane 
 
 It 1 meat and driokc to me ta fccaClo*Tif,by. 
 
204 
 
 At you % if. 
 
 And louing wo?nd wooing^iefhould graunt? And 
 will you pcfTeua to eniay her ? 
 
 OL NUber call the giddinefle of it in queftioa-j tfce 
 pouertte of her, (he fmall acquaintance, my Codeine svo- 
 mg, nor fodainc coofenuog : but fey with snee, I love 
 fay with her, that /he loues awe ; confent vrilb 
 
 my troth, we that haue good wits,hauemocb totnfwer 
 for : w Qiall'be flouting . we cannot hold. 
 
 tfi/I. Good eu'n A*brj. 
 
 4iU. God ye good eu'n w>tom. 
 
 iriO. And good cu'a to vou Sir. 
 
 Clt. Goodeu'n gentle (fiend. Couerthy head.couet 
 thy head : Nay prethee bee eouer'd. How olde are you 
 
 Will. Flue-tnd twentieSir. 
 
 A ri* age ; li thy name IKS itm ? 
 
 Clo. Afairenorw. Wa't boroe i'th ForreA heere ? 
 
 v.0. Ifu.IthankeGod. 
 
 CU. Thank* God: A good aofwer. 
 An rich? 
 
 mi Fnich (ir.fo.fo. 
 
 Clt- So.fo.u good.very eood.Tery excellent good: 
 nd yet it is cot, h it but fo, fo: 
 Art thou wife? 
 
 -'ru. I fir, I haue a prettie wit. 
 
 f/. Why.thou faif) we-ll.l do now remember fay- 
 ing i The Foolc doth thinke h* is wife, but the wiftman 
 lcnowshimfelftobcaFool. The Heathen Philofo- 
 phcr, when he had a dcfirc to cate aGrjpe, would open 
 his lipi when he put it into his mouth, meaning there- 
 by, inat Grape* were made to eaie, and lippes to open. 
 You do loue this maid? 
 
 ma. i do fit. 
 
 Clt. GiutmeyourhatidjAn thou Learned I 
 
 MS. No fir. 
 
 Ctf. Then learnt this of me. To htue, is to hue. Pot 
 it is figure in Rhttoricke, thai drink being powr'd out 
 of a cop into a lafle, by filling theone, doth empty the 
 other. For nil your Writers do confent, that ipfi it bee : 
 now yon are not if ft. for I am he. 
 
 Mil. Which he fir? 
 
 Clt. He fir, that mufl marrie this woman: Therefore 
 you Clowoc, abandon; which it in the vulgar.lesuc the 
 iocktic: which in the boor fli, coirpanie, of thit fe- 
 tnnk: which in the common, i: woman : which togc- 
 t'ftfr, U, abandon the fociety of this Female, or Qovvnc 
 thou perifheft: or to thy better TndcrOanding,dyeft 5 or 
 (to wit') I kill thec, make thee away ,tranflate thy life to. 
 to death, thy hbertieinio bondage: 1 willdealem poy> 
 fon with thee, or in bai1inado,orinfleele:I will bandy 
 with thee in faction,! will ore*run thee with (police: I 
 will kill thee a hundred and fifty wayes, therefore Ueo- 
 ble and depart. 
 
 Exit 
 
 \TiU. God reft you merry fir- 
 Enter Ctrin. 
 
 fr. Our Mafter a,nd Miftreffefeekes you : come a- 
 way,away. 
 
 Ctt. Trip -dvArj, trip Aiulrj, I attend, 
 I attend. Exar.il 
 
 ScoenaSecunefa* 
 
 later Orhn4e& finer. 
 
 Or/, h't pofftblc, that on fo lade acquaintance you 
 (bould like her i that, but feeing, you Qiould lone her ? 
 
 both, that we may cnioy each other t it (ball be to your 
 good : for my fathers houfe, and all thetctiennew, that 
 was old Sir JWWr will I eftate vpon you, and heete 
 liue and die a Shepherd. 
 
 .Or/. Youhaucmyconfent. 
 Let your Wedding be to morrow : thither will I 
 Inuite the Duke.and all's contented fblJowers: 
 Go you, and ptepate /ilim*; for looJ( you, 
 Heeie comes my" Rtfalindt. 
 
 Rff God latie yon brother. 
 
 Ol. Andyoufsirefifler. 
 
 Rtf. Oh my deere Or/i.. how Ugreeues me to Ice 
 thee weatethy heart in a fcaxfe. 
 
 Orl. ft it my arm*. 
 
 Rf. I thought thy heart had been* wounded with 
 thcclawetofaLion. 
 
 Or/. Wounded it is.bot with the eyes of a Lady.' 
 
 Raf. Did yotir brother tell you how I couruciieyted 
 to found, when he flie w'dm* your handkerchei? 
 
 Orl. I, and greater woodera then that. 
 
 Rtf. 0, 1 know where you are: nay, tit true: there 
 xvasneueranv thing fofodaine, but thefignt of two 
 Rammes.and Cfftn Thrafonical) briggeof I cam,faw, 
 and ouercome. For yoni brother, and my fifler.no foo- 
 nermef.hatth'eylook'd : no foonerlook'd, bpt they 
 lou'd ; no fooner lou'd.bnt they figh'd : no fooner figh'd 
 but thy aak'd one another thereefoamo fooner knew 
 thsreafon, but they fought the recDedte: and in thfe 
 degrees, hsuethey madeapsireof flair tooierriage, 
 which they will climbc inceatinent, or elfr bee inconti- 
 nent before roarriage ; they are in the erie wratiiof 
 looe, and they will together,. CJubbes cannot part 
 them. 
 
 Orl. Theyiltallbemarried tc morrow : and I will 
 bid the Duke to the Nuptial! Put O.how bitter a ihiog 
 it is, to looks into h*ppins through another mans ties.- 
 by fo much the mojeihall 1 to moirow beat the height 
 of heart hcanineffe. by how rrtuch 1 fhal thinkemy bro- 
 ther happie.tn hauing what h wifhej fot. 
 
 Rof. Why then to morrow, I ceunci ferut your taroe 
 for R.ftlt*dt 
 
 Orl. I canliue no longer by thinking. 
 
 Rof. I wiHwearieyou then no longer with idle taU 
 tine. Know of me then (fornowl fpeake to fom* pur- 
 pole)chat I know you are a Gentleman of good conceit: 
 I fpeake not this, that you (hould bears a good opinion 
 of my knowledge: infonaueh (I fay) I know youar:nei- 
 ihw do lUbor For a greater cfteemetheo may in fotse 
 little meafure draw a beleefe from you, te do your fclfe 
 good, and not to grace me. Beleeue then, if you pleafe, 
 that I can do ftrange things' : i haue ftnce 1 was three 
 veareold conucrft with a M&gitian, rnoft profound in 
 hit Art, and yet not damnable jfyoudoloue Rofalaxit 
 foneere the hart,a your eeflurr cue* it out: wbeayour 
 brother marriet dltin*, (hall ycumarne-her.I know in- 
 to what ftraights of Fortune fheiidnuen, and" it it oot 
 impofiible to me, if it appeaie not inconuenient to you, 
 
As you 
 
 t. 
 
 12L 
 
 to fet her bcford yoor eyes to morrow humane as (he is, 
 and without any danger. 
 
 Orl. Speak'ftchou in fober meanings V 
 
 &/. By my life I do, which I tender deerly^though 
 J fny I am a Magt i : Thcrcforepot yoo in your beft a- 
 ray, bid your friends . for if you willbe married to mor- 
 row, you fhall ; arid to Rtfalindrf you will. 
 
 l/)oke,hct comes a Louer of mine, and a loner of hers. 
 
 Fire. Youtti.you hailedoncmemuch vngemleneflV, 
 To (hcvw the Icti cr that I writ to yoU. 
 
 Rof. lcrcnotiflhaue:iturtiyftua'le 
 To focmc defpightfuil and vngcntlc to you j 
 you are there fallowed by a faithful fhepheard, 
 Lookcvponhim,Jouchmi he worfhiptyou. 
 
 Pht.Good fbcphend.tell this youth wW 'tis to loue 
 
 Sil. Itii tobenllmadoffighesandteaiei, 
 And fo am 1 for Pbttr. 
 
 Pbt. And I for Gtatmed. 
 
 OH. AndIfetSy-/.W. 
 
 R/ And 1 for no woman. 
 
 StI. It it to be alloiade of faith and feruice. 
 And foam I for Pktbt. 
 
 PI*. And 1 tor Gantoxd. 
 
 Orl. And I Tor Ktfitmd. 
 
 Ktf. And I for no woman.' 
 
 Sil. Itijtobesllmadeoffantafie, 
 AH made of paflion, and all made of wt&es, 
 AH adorntion, dune, and obierd jnce, 
 All humblcndTe, all patience, nnd impatience, 
 All puritic, nil trail, all obfcrunncc 
 And io am J for Pbeki. 
 
 Pbt. And fo am I for Ge*rmod. 
 
 Or/. And fo am I for RtfaliaL 
 
 af. And fo am I for no woman. 
 
 Pke, If this be fo, why blame you me to loucyou ? 
 
 Sil. If this be fo, why blame you me to looe you ? 
 
 Orl. 1 f (his bo fo,why blame you m to lous you ? 
 
 R.f. Whydoyoufpeakctoo. Why blame you mee 
 to lout you. 
 
 Ort To het, that i not heet, nor doth noc hare. 
 
 Ktf. Pray you no more oFihu, 'tis like the howling 
 f frifh Woluestgainftike Moone : I willhelpc you 
 if I cnn : 1 would louc you if I could ; To morrow meet 
 rnc altogether. 1 wilmatneyou, ifeuerl mame Wo- 
 mnn, and He be married to morrow : 1 will fatisiie you, 
 if cucr I fatiifi d nlan, and you fhjH bee married tomor- 
 row. I wil cootcnt you, if what pleafcj you contents 
 you, and you fhal be married tomorrow : As you loue 
 Rofaluid oieet, aj you loue Pkttt meet, and as I loue no 
 women.Ile meet : fo fare you wel ; I hauc left \OQ com- 
 monds. 
 
 S.I. Ilenotfailfi.iniiuc. 
 
 Phe. Norl. 
 
 Orl. Norl E*(*nt. 
 
 Scosna Tertia. 
 
 Sntcr Clcvnc anJA'MJrcy. 
 
 flo. To morrow is the loyfull day Au&rty, tomorow 
 will we be married. 
 
 /tud. I do defire h with all my hea;t: and I hope rt is 
 no difhoneft defire, to defire to be a woman ofy wor!4? 
 
 Hecre come two of the banlQi'd Duk Paget. 
 Enter two ft^tt. 
 
 *,P*. Wei mfthoneft Gentleman. 
 
 C/*k By my troth well met come.fit, fit, and a Cong. 
 
 .?>. We are foryou, fit i'th middle. 
 
 t .Pa. Srtal we clap into t roundly, without Sauk ing, 
 or fputing, or faying we arc hoarfe, w htch are rh onely 
 prologues to a bad voice. 
 
 * .Pa. I faith, y'faith, and both in a (One like two 
 gipfiesonahorfe. 
 
 It wai n Lotur, and bit lafft, 
 
 tfitha by. andabo, mdahej nottint. 
 
 Tkflt ere the fracnt cernc fetid Jidpafrt, 
 
 In the ft>nn? timt, the one lypretly rung time. 
 
 Hfhtn 'Birds da ftngfry dmgadmg^tng. 
 
 S*ttt Lftrs ItHf the firing, 
 
 ^ndthertfarc takf tbtprefettt timi. 
 
 iritt) ahtj&aho ,ar,d a bey itornn, 
 
 for Icue u crormeti with the prime, 
 
 Belwctnt the acrtt eftt)t l(it, 
 
 With a hty.artd a ho,& o bey nenlnt : 
 
 Tbtfcprtllie CoMnnf felly wwtldlit, 
 
 Thit Carroll they began that bout a t 
 U-'ttb a hry ttfida bo, & obey nor,, no : 
 ffm> that a /iff vat but a Flatter, 
 InffrtHg t,me,Bll. 
 
 Ch. Truly yong Gentlemen, though there was no 
 great matter in the dittie, yet ? note was very vntunable 
 
 I .Pd. you are deceJu'd Sir.wehept time, we loft not 
 our time. 
 
 Clo. By my troth yei:T count it but timeloft to heare 
 fuch a foolifh fonp. God buy you, and God mend your 
 voice-j. Come Andrie, Extwtt. 
 
 Scena Quarta. 
 
 Enter Duke Smur.Aimffn^la.cjtut ) Orion, 
 do, Oltntr,Ct/iA 
 
 'Du.Stn. DoH thou beleeue Orlando, that the boy 
 Can do all this that he hath proroifed? 
 
 Ort. I fomeiimes do beleeue, and (bmtimes do not, 
 As thofe that feare they hope, and know th ey feare. 
 Enter Rofalindc, Stluttu, (f- Pbebt. 
 
 Kff. Patience once more.whiles our c6pacl is vfg'c*: 
 You fay, if I bring in your Rofalinde, 
 You wil beftow her on <?r//jn^>heeie ? 
 
 r>a.5f.That would I ,hsd I kingdoms to giue with hir. 
 
 7(ff-f\nd you fay you wtl haue her,when I bring hit? 
 
 Orl. That would I, were I of all kingdomej King. 
 
 Kff. You fay .you'lmsrrieme.if I be willing. 
 
 Pbt, That will I.fbould 1 die the houre after. 
 
 Rof. But if you do refufe to mame me, 
 Youl giue your felfe to this moft fauhfull Shef heard. 
 
 Pbe. Soisthc bargninc. 
 
 Kof. You fay that you'l hauc Phebe if ine will. 
 
 Si/. Though to haue her and death, were botb one 
 thing. 
 
 S Kof 
 
206 
 
 As yw % /*. 
 
 R.f. Ihattepromii'd to make all ihis matter een: 
 Keepe you your word,0 Duke, to giue your daughter. 
 You youn OrLuidf, to rccciuc his daughter i 
 Kecpe you youi word fArfc.that you'l ruarrk rat, 
 Or clfc refufing me to wed tlh fhepheard i 
 Kccpe your wofd5k*,tlm you I rrunkhet 
 IfQie retVfe me, and fiom hence I go 
 Tomakeihcfedoubti.il euen. xit Rf. **d CittA. 
 
 Du.Sc*. I do remember in ih'u fhepl>card boy, 
 Some huely touchci of my daughter! fauour. ( 
 
 Or/. My Lord, the fir ft t.me chat 1 euer Caw him, 
 Me thought he wai a brother to your daughter i 
 But my good Lord, this Boy is Forreft borne. 
 And ham bin tutor d in the rudinunti 
 Of many dclperate ftudiei.by hn vncWe, 
 Whom he leporti to be a great Magitian. 
 
 Entir Clewne and J*4rtj. 
 Obfcored in the circle of this F on eft . 
 
 l*j. Thert it fure another flood toward, and inefe 
 couplet are cornmmg u> the Atke. Here comet a payre 
 offcrieftrangebeaftt, which in aU tongues, arecaU'J 
 Fooles. 
 
 Cl*. Salutation and greeting to you all. 
 
 /*f. GoodmyUrd.bidhtoi welcome i ThUii the 
 Motley-minded Gentleman, that 1 haoe fo often met to 
 the Forreft: he hath bin a Coutnet he fweares. 
 
 Ct. If any nun doubt thai, let him put mee to my 
 purgation, I haueuod aroeafnte, 1 haue flitued a Udy, 
 I haue bin politicke with my ftiem), fwooth with mine 
 enemie, I haue rodonc three Tailor*, 1 haoe had fouie 
 qturreh.ind like to haue fought one. 
 
 l*j. And how was that tanc*p> 
 
 Clo. Faith we met, aod found the quarrel was rpon 
 the fc'Jenth oufc, 
 
 la. Howfeucnihcaufe? Goodmy lord. KVe thil 
 fellow. 
 
 Du.Sr. Hike him very writ. 
 
 C/. God ild you fir, I defire you of the tike : T preffc 
 in heere fir, sroongft the reft of the Country copulatiuei 
 lo fweare, and to forfweare, ac cording at manage binds 
 and blood breakei : a poore fir gin lu,tn tl-fiuor'd thing 
 fir, but mine owne. a poore humour of rmne fir, to take 
 that utno minelfe will : lichhoneffce dwell like a mu 
 fer fir, in a poore houfe, ai youi Pcaile in your foulc oy 
 flcr. 
 
 D* St. By my faith, neiitcry fwift,and fentemiou* 
 
 C l. According to the foolci bolt fir, and fuch dulcet 
 difeafes. 
 
 7f . But fot the feienih cattfc . How did you fmde 
 tbequarreil on the feaenth caufe ? 
 
 CU. Vpooalye.fcuenumcirrmourd: (bcare your 
 bodie more fecening Aadrj) n thui fir : I did diftikc the 
 cm of acertaJneCounieribord .he Cent me word, if I 
 faid hi* beard wai not cut well, hee wai in the minde it 
 wai: thiiitcall'd the retort couneoux If I fcnt him 
 word agamc, it wai not well eut, he woW fend me word 
 be cut it to pleafe himfclfe: thtt is call d the quip modeft . 
 Ifagaine, it wai not well cue, he difabled my iudgment : 
 thu ii called, the reply chuthfhJf agame it wai not well 
 cut, he would anfwer I fpake not true : (hit it call'd the 
 reproofe valiant. If againc, u wai not well Cut, he wold 
 fay, ] lie : thii it caJI'd the counter- 1 hecke quarrclfornc : 
 and fo ro lye citcumftintiaJl.and the lye direft. 
 
 /*f . And how oft did you fay tut bew d was not well 
 cut 
 
 CU. Idurft go no farther (hen the tyecircumftajuial: 
 
 oor he duift oot eioe me dte lye dired : and To wc c 
 fur'dtword*. and parted. 
 
 f#j. Can you nominate in order now, the degreei of 
 their*. 
 
 (h. Ofir, we quarrel to print, t>y the booke: asyou 
 haue bookei for good manners : I will nanx Voa the de< 
 Tbefirft, the Retort ccmrteoui: the lecond, the 
 
 : the third, the reply Churlifli:the fourth, 
 thTrteproofe valiant : the fift, the Counter checke qoar- 
 relfome : the fix t , the Lye with circomftaoce : the fea- 
 uenth, the Lye duefi : all thefe yon may auoyd, but the 
 Lye direc! . and you may auoide that too, with an If. I 
 knew when feucn luftices could not take rp a Qparrell 
 but when the panics were met therofeluet, one of them 
 thought but of an If ; at if you faide fo, then I faide fo 
 and they fhooke hands, and fworc brothers. Your If. la 
 the onely peace-malt ert much venue in if. 
 
 lay. Is not this a rare fellow my Lord ? He's as go o c 
 at any thing, and yet a foole. 
 
 Dt.St.Ht vfcs his folly like a ftalking-hotfe, nci vn- 
 dcr the prcfenutioo of that he fnoots his wit. 
 
 Hymen. 
 
 trim tarihly thi*gi nude 
 
 atmettgnbrr. 
 CM* T>utf rttetr* ity itugbitr, 
 Hjrntn from ffeattu bronchi hrr t 
 
 Tea brtugbt l*r bttt/r. 
 Thai (ban nifht/i ityat bit btcd \fiib b/i t 
 Ultrft heart witbn bil tofomt it. 
 
 Hf. To y ou I grue my felfe, fot I ten yours. 
 
 To you I giue my felfe, for I ana yours. 
 
 Dn.St If (here be truth in fight, you are my daughter. 
 Orl. If there be truth in fight ,you are my KofaltntL 
 ^>r If fight Ac fhapcbe (rue, why then my loOc adieu 
 Rtf. lie hue no Father, if you be not he s 
 
 He haue no Husband, if you be not he : 
 
 Notne're wed woman, if you be not fhet. 
 Hj. Peace hoa : 1 barrcconfanon, 
 
 'Tul muO make conclufion 
 
 Of thefe moft Orange cucnts ? 
 
 Here'i eight that mufl take hands, 
 
 To ioyne in Hjmtru bands, 
 
 If truth hold true contents. 
 
 You and you, no croflc fhall pan ; 
 
 You and you, arc bart in hart : 
 
 YOB, to his loue mufl accord, 
 
 Or haoe a Woman to your Lord. 
 
 You and you, are fure together, 
 
 As the Winter to fowle Weather : 
 
 Whiles a WedUxke Hymne we fing, 
 
 Feede your fcluci with qucftioning . 
 
 That reafoo, woder may diminifJi 
 
 How thus we met, and thefe things finlfh, 
 
 trt*t *ni trrwnt, 
 O bttftd land ft wd tnd btd , 
 'Tu Hymen people i ttiern t9*mt t 
 High wtdlixkjhrv b< bonend, 
 
 fjentr , high bcoor and rrmnrnt 
 To Hymen, Gd eftiunt T*n+ 
 
 1>u,St OmydeereKeece.welromethoaancoiRe, 
 Euen daughter welcome, in no leffc degree. 
 
 pu. 
 
As you life it. 
 
 20 7 
 
 fht. 1 wil not eaic my word, now tbouirt mint, 
 Thy fiith, my fsnck to thecdoch combine. 
 
 Enter SeeorttBfether. 
 
 iCBrt. Let roe naue audience for a wdorrwo: 
 I am th< fecohd fonnc of old StrT(ov>Lmd, 
 That bring thefe tiding! to (hit fairs alfcmbly. 
 7)ukf Frederick, hearing how that euerie day 
 Men of great worth refortedto ihisforteft. 
 Addrefi a might ie powci, which were on foctc 
 la his owne condutf, pijrppfely to take 
 Hii brother hecrc, and put him to the fword . 
 And totheikirtsofthiswildc Wood he tame j 
 Wbre, meeting with an eld Religious man, 
 After fome queltion with him, wu cooucned 
 Both from huenterptize, and from the world-. 
 Kit crownc bequeathing to his bamfli d Brother, 
 And ell their Lands reftor'dtohira again* 
 That were with him wil'd. Tbu to be iroe, 
 1 do engage my life. 
 
 "Duje. Welcome yong man i 
 TWofFer'ft faircly to thy brothers wedding : 
 To one hi land* with-held, and to the other 
 A land it felfe at large, a potent Dukedom* 
 Firft, in this Forrtft,let vs do tho/eends 
 That heete vvctc well begun, and wcl begot : 
 And after, eoery of this happie number 
 That haue end,ut'd (hre-w'd daiei, and night* wilh vi, 
 ShaJ (hair tb good of our returned fortune, 
 According to the mcafure of thcit (Utts. 
 Meaoe time, forget this new4alne digoitie, 
 And fall i m o oar Ruftickc Reudrie : 
 Play Muficke, and you Brides and Brute-groomcs dl, 
 With meafure heap'd in ioy, to'th Meafures fall. 
 
 7<oy. Sit, by your patience : if I heard yoa rightly. 
 The Doke hath put on a Religiou* life. 
 And throwne into neglect the pompom Coutt. 
 
 i.'Sre. Hi hath. 
 
 l*y . To him will I i out of thcfc conuertftrt, 
 There is much matter to be heard.and leam'd : 
 you to your former Honor, 1 bequeath 
 your patience, and your venue, well dcferues It. 
 you to a lone, that your true faith-doth merit : 
 you to your land, mid lout, and great allies : 
 you to a long, and well-defcrued bed : 
 Ajid you to wrangling, for thy loumg voyage 
 It but for two monetru vicluaird : So to your pleafuies 
 I am for other, then for dancing meazures. 
 
 laq. To fee no paftime, I : what you would haue, 
 Ik fiay ro know, at your abandon'd caue. Exit 
 
 D.Se. Proceed, proceed : wcc'l begin thefe rights 
 As we do truft, they'l end m true delight?. xu . 
 
 2(ef. It is not the fafhion to fee the Ladie the Epi- 
 logue : but it is no more vnhandfomc, then to fee the 
 Lord the Prologue. If it be true, that good wine needs 
 no bufli, 'tis true, that a good play necdcs no Epilocor. 
 Yet to good wine they do rfe good bu(he : and good 
 playes proue the better by the helpe of good Epilogues: 
 What a cafe am i in then, that am neither a good Epi- 
 logue, nor cannot infinuate with you in the bchalfc of a 
 good play? lamuotfurniOi'dhkeaBegger, therefore 
 to rxgge will not become roec. 1 My way it to coniore 
 you, amd He begiu with the Women. 1 charge yon (O 
 women) for the loue you beare to tnen, to like as much 
 oftbiiPlay, aspleafeyou : And I charge you fO rwn) 
 for the leoc yon beare to women (as I pcrccinc by your 
 firhpriRg.nonc of you hates them) that betwecne you 
 abd the women, the play may pleafe. If I were a Wo! 
 man, I would kiffeas many of you as had beards that 
 pleas'd me, complexions that Jik'd me, and breaths that 
 I -defrdc not : And I am fure, as many ashaucgood 
 beards, or good facts, or fweet breaths, will for my kind 
 offcr,whenlinakccurt'f*,bidmc farewell. ^ 
 
 FINIS. 
 
208 
 
 THE 
 Taming of the Shrew. 
 
 prnnut. Scoena Trim*. 
 
 Le phcf te you infaitk 
 
 Htfl.k paire of Itockei yo io|ue. 
 8<. Y'are- a baggage, the Sim irr no 
 Reguci. LookelntneCluoniclci,vecme 
 in with T(i(hard CmqHeror : therefore fam- 
 , let the woi Id Hide : $<(*. 
 
 eft. You will not pay lor the gl(Te you haue burft J 
 Btt. No, not i deoiere: goby $. /tumour, goetothy 
 cold br J, ind warme thce. 
 
 Hft . I know my remcdie.I mufl go fetch the Head- 
 borough. 
 
 'Big, Third, ot fourth, or fitt Borough, Ilranfwm 
 him by Law. lie nocbudge an inch boy. Let Kim come, 
 and kindly. 
 
 tf'inde b*rntl, Enter a Ltrdfram buntig,wtth htf traiot 
 
 L. HuntGnan 1 charge rhee, tender wcltny hbundi, 
 Brach Mmman, the poore Curre is imboft. 
 And couple C/Wi-r with the dcepc-moiiui'd bnch, 
 Sw'ft thou no: boy how Sitter mad* it good 
 At the hedge cornet, in thecooldeft tult, 
 J would aotJooIe-tliedaggefwiwomc pound. 
 
 H**tf. Why Be.'man i5 at good AS be my Lord. 
 He cnd vpon it at the meercA tolTe, 
 And twicr to dy pick'd ouc the dulleO fett, 
 Ttuft me, I take him'for the better dogge* 
 
 Ltrd. Thou art a Foole. if Etcht were at fleete, 
 I would efteemc him worth a dozen- futh. 
 But fup them well, and (ookevnto them all, 
 To morrow I intend to hunt agaioc. 
 
 H**f. I will my Lord.. 
 
 Lard. What*! heere? One dead, or Jrnnke ? See doth 
 be breath? 
 
 * Hun. Hebreath'imy Lord. Were he not warm'd 
 With Ale, thu were a bed but cold to deep lo foundly. 
 
 Lord. Ohmoortrousbeaft.howlikea fwineheJyes. 
 Grim death, now foulcandloathfome i&ihine image. : 
 Sirs, I will prtdifc on thii drunken man 
 Wht thmke you, if he were conuey d to bed, 
 Wrap'd in fweet rloathes: Rings put vpon his fingerj : 
 A moft dcliciCMis banquet by his bed, 
 And braue attendant* nee re him when he waVci, 
 Would not the begger then forget himfelfe ? 
 
 i. //">. BeleeuemeLord, I thmke he cannot choofe. 
 
 j.^f.Ii would frem ftiangevotohim when he wak'd 
 LerJ. Eucn as ailati'ring drcame,cr worthies fancie. 
 
 Then take him vp, and manage well chcirft : 
 
 Carrie him gently to my fairefl Chamber, 
 
 And hang it round with all my wanton pidhirei: 
 
 Balme Mi foule head in warmc drilled waters, 
 
 And burnt fweet Woodio make the Lodging fweete: 
 
 Procure me Mufake readie when he vake$, 
 
 To make a dulcet and a hcauenly found : 
 
 And if he chance tofpeake,bereadic ftraight 
 
 CAnd with i Jowe fubmifTiue rcucrence,) 
 
 Say, what is it your Honorvvi] command : 
 
 Let one attend inra with a filurr Bfon 
 
 FullofRofe-water, Midbditew'd with Fleweti 
 
 Another beare the Ewer : the third a Di aper, 
 
 And fay wiltpleafe your Lord(Kip coole your hznds. 
 
 Some one be readic with a coflly fuite. 
 
 And atke him what apparrel he will weare 
 
 Another tell him ofhis Hounds and Horfc, 
 
 And (hat hi> Ladic mournei at his difrafe, 
 
 Peri wade him that he hath bin Lunaucke, 
 
 And when he fayet he j, fay that he dreames, 
 
 For he is nothing but a mightie I ord : 
 
 Thii do, and do ir kindly, gentle fi rj> 
 
 1 1 wil be paftime patting exc cllent r 
 
 If.t be huibandcd w.th modcftie. 
 
 i .HuutfMy Lotd I warrant you we wil pUy oor pan 
 AJ be (lull thinke by our true diligence 
 He is no lc(fe then what we fay he is. 
 
 Lori. Take him vp gently, tnd'to beJ with him 
 And each one to hi* office when he vwkei. 
 
 Simitrvmp<ti. 
 Sirrih, go/ee what Trumpet tit that found, 
 
 Belike fome Noble Gentleman thitmeznes 
 (TraueUing fomc lourncy ) to repolc him heat. 
 
 Enter $tT*Mgm*n. 
 How now? who nai' 
 
 5/r. An tpleafe your Honor, Pljycri 
 That offer ieruue to youi Loidfl\ip. 
 
 fnter fLiyert 
 
 Lord, Bid them come necre: 
 Now fdlowcj .you are welcome. 
 
 PUjfri. We thanke your Honor 
 
 Lard. Do you intend to (lay with me to night ? 
 
 iflajtr. Sopleafeyour Lotdfhu>pc to accept out 
 dutie. 
 
 Lord With aD my heart. This fellow I remember, 
 .Since once he plaide 3 Farmm eldcft forme, 
 Twas where you woo d the Gentlewoman fo well: 
 1 bauc forgot your name : but fure r.bsr pan 
 ____^_ Was 
 
The Taming of the Sbren. 
 
 209 
 
 Was aptly luted, and naturally perform'd. 
 
 Stack/a- I thinke 'twas Sara thocyour honor meanes- 
 
 Ltrd. Tit veric true, thou didft it excdlcnc : 
 Well you are come to me in happietime, 
 The rschet for I h*ue Come fportin hand, 
 Wherein your cunning can aflift me much. 
 There ii Lord will hearc you play tonight ; 
 But I am doubtfull ofyour modeftiet, 
 Leaft(ouer-eyingofms oddc behauiour, 
 For yet his honor neu beard a play) 
 You breake into fornernerriepaflion, 
 And fo offend him : for I tell you (iri. 
 If you fhould fmile, he growes impatierit. 
 
 F Ut. Fcare not my Lord, we cari contain our felues, 
 Were he the verieft antic ke in the world. 
 
 Lrd. Go firra, take them to the Butterie, 
 And giue them friendly welcome everic one, 
 Let them want nothing that my houfe affoords, 
 
 Exit oaf with tbt Ptyert. 
 Sirra go you toBarthoImew my Page, 
 And fee him dreft In all fuitcs like a Ladie: 
 That done, conduct him to the drunkerds chamber, 
 And call htm Midam, do him obcifance : 
 Tell him from me (as he will win rpy looe) 
 Hebeare himfclfe with honourable a&ion, 
 Such as he hath obferu'd in noble Ladies 
 Vnto their Lords, by them accomplished, 
 Such dutie to the drunkard let him do : 
 With foft lowe tongue, andiowly curtefie, 
 And fay : What i*'t your Honor will command, 
 Wherein your Ladie, and your humble wife, 
 Ma/ fhcw her duirc.and make knownc her loue. 
 And then with kinde cmbraceroents, tempting kUies- 
 And with declining head into his boforoe 
 Bid him fhed teates.as being ouer-ioyed 
 To fee her noble LordtcfWd to health, 
 Who for this fcuco yearei hath cftccmedhtm 
 No better then a poore and loathfome beggcr : 
 And if die boy h ue not a woman* guift 
 To raine a fhower of commanded teares, 
 An Onion wil do well for fuch a fhift. 
 Which in a Napkin (being clofe conuei'd) 
 Shall indcfpight enforce a waterre e*e ; 
 See this difpatch'd with all the haft thou canft, 
 Anon He giue thec more inftrucYioni. 
 
 Exit a ferMiigmatt 
 
 I know theboy will wet vfurpe the grace. 
 Voice, gfte, and a^iort of a Gentlewoman i 
 1 long to hearehiin call the drunkard husband, 
 And how my men will flay thcmfelues from laughter, 
 When they do homage to this fimple pg$fant, 
 Ileintocounfellchem: haply my prefenee 
 May well abate the ouer-merrie fplecne, 
 Which oiherwifc would grow into exueamcs, 
 
 Enter *ltft tbt drun^udvfith attfniLfntt,feme with appartt, 
 
 'Btfan and E.*r t & other effurtei/tncef ,& Lord. 
 
 7?<. For Gods fake a pot of (mail Ale 
 
 i .Ser. Wilt pleafe your Lord drink a cup of facke ? 
 
 i Scr, Wilt pleafe your Honor lafte of thefe Con. 
 ferues t 
 
 3 .S*r. Wnat raiment wij your honor wearc to day. 
 
 Beg. I am CbrftrpktroSfy, call not rnee Honour nor 
 LordmifK I ne're drank facke in my life: and if you giae 
 me any Conferues,gM me conferees of Bcefe: nere zk 
 me wnat raiment Ik were. for I haue ro more doub- 
 
 lets then backe* i no more ttockings thn legges i nor 
 no more fhooes then fet,nay fomctimc more feete then 
 <hoocs,orfuch{hoocsaimy tociloole through theo- 
 urr. leather. 
 
 Lcrd. HeauencwfethU idle humor in your Honor. 
 Oh that a mightie man of fuch difcent. 
 Of (uch potTef1ioni,and fo high eft? erne 
 Should be infufed with fo foule e fpiri t . 
 
 5^. What would yoo make me mad? Am not I Ckri- 
 flofktr Slu t old Sie* fonne of Burton. heath, by byrth o 
 Pedler, by education aCardmaker, by (raniinutarion a 
 Bearc-heard, and now by prefeni profedton a Tinker. 
 Aske Martian Htcket the fat Akwife of Wincot.if ftjw 
 know me not : iffhefay I am not wiii.d. on tbefcore for 
 fheere Ale, fcorc me vp for theiyingfl knaue in Cbriften 
 dome. What 1 am not beftraugfu :he?s 
 
 j./lfj.OhthisUs that male csycasr Ladie mourne. 
 
 * Maa.Oh this is it that makes your (truants droop. 
 
 Lard. Hence comes it, that yovr kindred fhuns your 
 As beaten hence by your ftrange Lunacie. (houfe 
 OhNoblc Lord.bethinkctheeof thy binh, 
 Call home thy ancient thought! from banifhment, 
 And banifh hentc thefe abie^ lowlie dreameg : 
 Looke how thy fcruants do attend oti thec, 
 Each in his office readie at thy becke. 
 Wilt thou hau Muficke? Harkc Apollo plaici, 
 And twentic caged Nightingales do fing. 
 Or wilt thou flecpe? Wce'l haue thec to a Couch 
 Softer and fweeter then the luftfu!] bed 
 Onpurpole trim'd vp for Semiramis. 
 Say thou wilt walke : we wil beftrow the ground. 
 Or wilt thou ride ? Thy horfes fhal be trap'd, 
 Their hameffoTtudded all with Gold and Pcwle. 
 Doft thou louc hawking? Thou hafl hswkeawill foare 
 Aboue the morning Larke. Or wilt thou hunt, 
 Thy hounds (hail make the Welkin anfwcr them 
 And fetch fhnll ecchoes from the bellow eaith. 
 
 i Mm.Siy thou wiltcourfe.thy gray-boundtflrcB9 
 A? breathed'Stagt I fleeter then the Roc, (fwitt 
 
 i ^/.Doft thou loue pidlures/we wil fetch thce ftrait 
 Adonis painted by a running brookc, 
 And Citherea all in (edges bid, 
 Which feeme to mouc and wsneon with her breath, 
 Euenasihe waulng fedgesplay with winde. 
 
 Lord. Wee'lfhcwthee/,asfhcwas a Maid, 
 And how fhe was beguiled and furpriz'd, 
 A: !tu<elic painted, as the deedc was done. 
 
 3 .MM. Or Daphne rommg through z thornie wood, 
 Searching her legs, that one fhal fweare fte blecdi, 
 And at thai fight fhal fad Apollo weepe, 
 So workmanlic the blood and teares are drawne, 
 
 Lwd.. Thou arc a Lord, and nothing but a Lord; 
 Thou haft a Ladie farre more Befttuifiill, 
 Then any woman in this wsining age. 
 
 i .Mw.And til tbjE reares that fhe hath died for thee, 
 Like enuious fioudi ore-run her loualy face, 
 She wai the fairelt creature in the world, 
 And yet fhee is inferiour 10 none. 
 
 Bt. Am I a Lord.and haue I futh a Ladie ? 
 Or do I drcame? Or haue I drcam'd till now? 
 I do not fit epc : 1 fee, I heare, I fptake : 
 J fmel fweet fauours, and I feelc (oft thing* ; 
 Vpon my life I am a Lord indeede, 
 And not a Tinker, nor Chnftopher Site. 
 Well, bring our Ladie hither to our fighr, 
 A nd once againe a pot o'rh fmalleft AI*. 
 
 3s i.M, 
 
210 
 
 The Taming of the Shrew 
 
 a. M*n* Wiltpleafe your mightmeffe co wa(h your 
 
 hjrd 
 
 h how wt toy to fee your wif teftot'd. 
 h that onte mote you knew buc what you ire : 
 hfe fift*ne yeere* you haue bio in i dreame, 
 > when you wsk'd.fo vak d AS if youflept. 
 "Beg. Thefc ftftecne yeercv by my fy, goodly rrp, 
 t did I neui-t ipoakc of all thai time 
 I Man, Oh ye* my Lord, but vcnc idU wordi, 
 ot though you lay heere in this goodlie chamber, 
 ec would you fay ,yc weie beaten out of doore, 
 nd railc pon the HofliiU of (he houfc. 
 And fay you would prtfent her at ihe Lccte. 
 ecauft fh; brought ftone-Iugs.snd no feal'd quarts 
 ime you would roll oui for Cicclv Hacket 
 . I.the womansmaidcofthchoofe. 
 wo.Why fir you know nohoufc.noi nofuch maid 
 >lgr no (uch men as you haue reckon d vp, 
 A Stephen Sit. and old M Naft of Greece, 
 And Peter Turpb, and Henry 1>imfctneU t 
 Aud twentie more fuel* names and men as thcfe. 
 Which neuci were, not no man euec faw. 
 
 Tttg. Now Lord be thanked fcr my good amends. 
 At. Amen. 
 
 Tltg. I (hinkc ihee.thou (halt not loofe by it. 
 
 L*dj. How farw my noble Lord? 
 
 3eg. Mame ! fare well.for heere ii cheere enough 
 Where is my w,fe ? 
 
 Lt, Heere noble Lord, what is thy will with het > 
 
 fff. Are you my wife, and will not calnie husband? 
 My men fhould call me Lord,! am your good-man. 
 
 I* My huiband and ray Lord.my Lord and hiuband 
 an> yout wile in all obedif nee. 
 
 Bff. 1 know it well, what mulU call her ? 
 
 L*"L Madam. 
 
 3tf . Jlft Madam, or // Midair > 
 
 Lori. Midam, and nothing elfr . fo Lordi cl Ladies 
 
 "Btf Madame wife, they fay thai 1 hauc dream d, * 
 And (lep aboue fome ftttecne yeare 01 more. 
 
 L*df \ , n4 the time feeme'j thirty vnio me, 
 Being all this time abandon d from your bed. 
 
 'Brf Ti* much, fciuantt Icjuc me and her alone 
 M>dam vndreflc you. and come now to bed 
 
 La. Thrice noble Lord, let me inn eat of"you 
 Topardonme yet fot a nighior two . 
 Or if not fo. vntill the Sun be let. 
 For your Phyfmans hauecxprcffely chatg'd, 
 In perill to incune your former malady, 
 That 1 mould yet bfent me from your bed 
 I hope this rrafon ftands for my excufc 
 
 Btr l,i( Oandifo that I may hardly tarry fo long 
 But I would be loth to fall into my dreames agnne : 1 
 wit therefore taiiie in dcfpight of iheflefti & the blood 
 
 Honor* PUyett hearing your amendment. 
 Are come ro play a pleafant Comedie.' 
 For favour doctor* hold it very mcete, 
 Swng too much fadnriTe hath tongeaj'd your blood, 
 And irxrUiicholly is the Nurfe of frenzie, 
 TherHorc (hey thought it good you heare a play, 
 And frame yout minde to mtnh and merriment, 
 Which b.r i i Oioufand Krmei,and lengthen! life. 
 Veg. Maniel wrill letlhemplay.it it not a Conxm- 
 
 ue. a Chriftmas gambold. or a tumbling rricke? 
 
 L<"iy. No my good Lord.it is mote p leafing fluffs. 
 
 Sg. What.houfhold fturTe. 
 
 Lad; It it aakindeofhifioiy. 
 
 ftf Well, wc1 fret: 
 Come Madam wife fit by my fide, 
 And let the world flip, we fhall neie beyonger. 
 
 rtaurifk Enter Luctnt to, andhij /nor, Tr,ano. 
 
 IMC . Tranta, fmce for the great dcfirc 1 had 
 To feeiairc /'adW.nurferieof Arts, 
 1'irr arriu'd for fruitfull Lumbariiie. 
 The pleafant garden of great Italy. 
 And by my fathers loue and U-aue am arm'd 
 With hi good will, and thy good compline. 
 My truftit (truant well approu'd in all, 
 Heere let vs breath.and haply inftnutc 
 A courfe of Learning, and ingenious ftudies. 
 PI fa renowned fot graue Citizens 
 Gaue me my being, and my father firft 
 A Merchant of great Tr^ftickc through the world : 
 KVwrrtffiff / come of (he f B<nttu<4tj t 
 Vincent io i fonne.brough vp m Florence, 
 It fhall become to fcrue all hopct conceiu'd 
 To deckc his forrune with hu vertuous deedci: 
 And therefore Tumi*, for the time J ftudir, 
 Venue and iKat part ofphilofophie 
 Will I ipplie.that treats ofhappmefTe, 
 By vertue fpettally to bcatchieu'd. 
 Tell m thy mindc, fot J haue fi(n left, 
 And am to7>a<aW come, as he that leaues 
 A fhallow plafh, to plunge him in the Jeepv, 
 And with ( acietit feekes to quench his thirft. 
 
 Tr iJVte Pardmtio, gentle mafter mine- 
 1 >m in all affefled as your felfe, 
 Glad that you thus continue your refolue. 
 To fuckethe fwectsof fweete Philofophie. 
 Onely (good mafter) while we doadmitc 
 Thu vcrtue^nd this morl! difciplme, 
 I et's be no Stoickes. nor no flockcs 1 pray, 
 Or To deuore to Artftotiti chetkes 
 As Quid; be an out-caft quite abiut d : 
 BalkeLodgicke wuh acqualnri'inxe that you haue, 
 And ptactife Rhrroncke tn your common talkc, 
 Mufukc and Poefit vfe, to quicken you , 
 TV>eMaihematicke*,3ndtlieMeiaphylickes 
 Fall to them a.$ you finde your ftomacke fetues you. 
 No profit growes, where is no plcafuretanc : 
 In briefe fir, ftudie whit you moft affed. 
 
 Lot. Gramercies Trgito, well doft thou aduife, 
 HTSamclelto thou wert eome afhorc, 
 We could at once put v in rcadineffe, 
 Apd take a Lodging fit toentertaine 
 Such friendj (as time) in />**, fhall beget. 
 But ftay a while.what companten thu > 
 
 7>a. Mafhn fome fhew to welcome vs to Towne. 
 
 Enter B of lift a with hi, tvt daughter i, Ksterm* & Bianco^ 
 Orfmtoa PontfCmvn* Hortrnuo pfttr to 'Bin 
 Lufett Tr erne Jt and by 
 
 "Bap. Gcntlemen,impornin*menoftrthCT t 
 For bow 1 firmly m refolu d you know : 
 Thtis,n<n to bcftow my yongeft daughtei 
 Before I haue a husband for the elder : 
 1 father of you both loue 
 
The Taming of the Shrew. 
 
 211 
 
 ecaufc I know you well, and leue you well. 
 Ltauc (hall you haue to court her at your pleafurc. 
 
 Ore. To cart her rather. 5hc' to rough for race. 
 There.thcrc Harttnjtp. will you any Wife? 
 
 Kate, I pray you fir,is it your will 
 fo make a (tale of me amongft t hefc mates i 
 
 /for. Ma tct maid ,howmeaneyuu that?. 
 Qo mates for you. 
 /n'.effe you were of gender milder mould. 
 
 Kate. I'faith fir, you {hall oeuer neede to fearc, 
 wis it is not halfc way to her heart . 
 >ut if ic were, doubt not, het care (lioul d be, 
 o combe your noddle with a three- Jegg'd ftoole, 
 Lnd paint your face, and vfeyou like a foole. 
 
 /for. From all fob diucls,good Lord dciiucr vs. 
 
 Gre. And me too pood Lord. 
 
 7>4.Huflit maftx:r,hcres ibme good pa/ti'me toward; 
 That wench is rlarkc mad, or wonderfull Froward 
 
 Lieeti. But in the others (Uencedo 1 fee, 
 riaids milde behauiour and fobriccie. 
 >eace Traiuo. 
 
 TV*. Well faid M', mum,and gaze your fill 
 
 'Bap. Gentlemen, that 1 may fSorc make good 
 What 1 haue (aid, Bianca get you in* 
 tad let it not difpleaft thec good Btanca, 
 'or I will loue thce nere ihe lefle my girle. 
 
 Kate. A pretty peate, it is beft put finger in the eye, 
 nd (be knew why. 
 
 "Stan. Sifter content you in my difcontenc. 
 ;'sr, toyour pleafure humbly I fubfcribe : 
 My bookes and inftruments (hall be my companie, 
 On them to looke, and ptaclife by my felfe. 
 
 Luc. Harke Trawo.ihou maift heare MHHTHA (peak. 
 
 Hor, S: gnior Beptifta, will you be fo ftrange, 
 Sorrie am I that our good will eftecis 
 "Bumea't greefe.. 
 
 Ore. Why will you mew her vp 
 (Signior Btftifte) for this fieud of hell, 
 And make her beare thepennance of her tongue. 
 
 'Sap. Gentlemen content ye : I am refould t 
 
 And for I know (hetakethmoft delight 
 
 JnMufjcke, ]n(truments,and Poetry, 
 
 Schoolemafrers will! keepe within my houfe, 
 
 Fit to infiru& her youth. If you Hertenfo, 
 
 Or (ignior Grow you know any fuch, 
 
 Preferte them hither ; for to cunning men, 
 
 I will be wry kinds and liberal! 
 
 To mine owne children, in good bringing vp, 
 
 And fo farewell : Katberaia you may fay, 
 
 For I haue more to commune with Bianco. Exit. 
 
 Kate. Why, and I truft I may go too.may 1 not ? 
 What (hall I be appointed houres, as though. 
 (Belike) 1 knew not what to take, 
 And what to leaue? Ha Exit 
 
 Gre. You may go to the diuel dam : your guifts are 
 fo good heere's none will holde you: Thee loue is not 
 fo great HorteufiaJziK we may blow our nails together, 
 andfaftit faircly out. Our cakes dough on both fides. 
 Farewell: yet for the loue I beare my fweet !2?M0r0, if 
 I can by-any meanes light on a fie man to teach her that 
 wherein (he delights, I will wi(h him to her father. 
 
 Har. So will I figniour Cremio : but a word I pray : 
 Though the nature of our quarrell yet ncuer brook'd 
 parle, know now vpon aduice, it touched) vs both: that 
 we may yec a gaine haue accede to our faire Miftr is, and 
 
 behappieriuals in Biaaca's loue, to labour and effeft 
 one thine fpecially. 
 
 Cjre. What's that I pray? 
 
 Her. Mame fir to ge< a husband for her Sifierv 
 
 Gre. A husband : a diucll. 
 
 Her. I fay a husband. 
 
 Gre. I fay, a dwell: Think'fl thou Aforrm/fe.though 
 her father be verie rich, any man is fo venc a foole to be 
 married to hell ? 
 
 Har. Tufh Gremh .- though it pafle your patience fit 
 mine to endure her lowd alarums, why man there bee 
 good fellowes in the world, and a man could light on 
 them, would take her with all faults.and mony enough. 
 
 Gre. I cannot tell : but I had as lief take her dowrie 
 with dm condition; To be whipt at the hie croffeeuerie 
 morning. 
 
 HOT. Failh (as you fay) there's finall choife in rotten 
 applet : but come, fince this bar in law makes vs friend*, 
 it (hall be fo farre forth friendly maintain d, till by htl- 
 pmg Bafttft* eldeft daughter to a husband, wee Vet his 
 yor.gcft fteefor a husband, and then haue too t afrefhi 
 Sweet Btaufa, happy man be his dole : he that nrnncs 
 fafieft, gets the Ring : How fay you fignior Gnmiof 
 
 Greta I am agreed, and would I had giuen him the 
 beft horfc in feki to begin his woing that would tho 
 roughly woe her, wed her, and bed her, andriddc the 
 houfe of her. Come on. 
 
 Exeunt onto. Mattel TraaioaaALocentto 
 
 7>*. Iprayfirtelroe.isitpoflible 
 That loue (hould of a fodaine take fuch hold. 
 
 Luc. Oh Trwo, till I found it to be true, 
 I neuer thought it poffible or likely. 
 But fee, while idely I flood looking on, 
 1 found the effect of Loue in idlenefle, 
 And now in plainneffe do confefle to dice 
 That artto me as fecret and as deere 
 As Anna to the Qucene of Carthage was 
 Tranw I burne. I pme, I perifii Tronie, 
 If 1 atchieue not ihlsyongmodeftgyrle: 
 Counfaile me Tronic, for I know thou canfl: 
 Affift me Tnuiio, for I know thou wilt. 
 
 Tra .Matter, it in no time to chide you now, 
 AfFeftion is not rated from the heart ; 
 If loue haue touch'd you, naught remajnes but fo, 
 RedinM te captttn tjuam quea miaime. 
 
 Luc Gramercies Lad : Go forward, this contents, 
 The reft wil comfort, for thy counfels found. 
 
 Tra. Mafter.youJook'd folongly on thcmaide. 
 Perhaps you mark'd not whit's the pith of all. 
 
 tuc. Oh y$, I faw fweei beautie in her face, 
 Such as the daughter ofjifenor had, 
 That made jjreat leae to humble him to her hand, 
 When with h5s knees he kift the Cretan ftrond. 
 
 Trw.Saw you no more? Mark'd you not how hit filler 
 Began to fcold, and raife vp fuch a (tonne, 
 That mortal eares might hardly indurethe din. 
 Luc. Trtnto, 1 faw her corral! lips to moue. 
 And with her breath (he did perfume the syr?, 
 Sacred and fuveet was all I faw in her. 
 
 Tr*. Nay, then tis time to ftirre him fro his trance 
 I pray awake fir : if you loue r he Maide, 
 Bend thoughts and wits roatchceue her Thusitflsnds 
 Her elder filler is fo cur (t and f hrew'd, 
 That til the Father rid his hands of her, 
 Mafier.your Loue muft Hue a maide at home, 
 And therefore, has he clofely mcu'd her vp, 
 
 Bccanfe 
 
212 
 
 TJje Tawing of the Shrew. 
 
 Bocaufc (he will not be annoy d with filters. 
 
 LUC. Ah T'*nio, what a cruell Fathers he : 
 But art thoa not aduis'd.he tooke fomc rare 
 To get her cunning SchoolcmaAcrs to mftruA her. 
 
 7>4- I marry am I fir, and now 'tu plotted. 
 
 Lue. I hauc it Trtmt. 
 
 7>4 Maflcr.formy hand 
 Both out indention! meet and lumpeinone. 
 
 Lr. Tel I me thine fir ft 
 
 7>4. Youwillbefchoole-mafler, 
 And vndn take the i cuh.ng of the maid : 
 Thac'iyour deuice. 
 
 LIU. ItistMayitbedone? 
 
 7>*. Not pofTiblc ; for who fhall beare your part, 
 And be in P<uLm heere Vlnctntiti fo/mr, 
 Kerpe houfc, and ply his booke, welcome hi J friend*, 
 Vifu hu Coumnmen, and banquet them? 
 
 Lnt. Bjjla, commt thcc : for 1 hauc it full. 
 We hauc not yet bin fcene in any honle, 
 Nor can we be diftmguifh'd by our facet, 
 Tor man or nutter: then it followes thus; 
 Thou fruit be miftcr, 7>4einmyftc<J : 
 Kecpe houfe, and port, and fcru:ini,85 1 fhould, 
 I will fomc other be, fomc Flareiitrt, 
 
 Som Niaftlitan, or meaner mm 
 Tu hatch'd, and fhall bcfo : Trtnn a t once 
 Vnfafethee takcmy Conlotdhat sndclcake, 
 When Eifdtllo comet, he waiicion thct, 
 But I will charm? him Ml to kccpc hi: torvgue. 
 
 7>4. So had you nede : 
 lit brecfe Sir, fith It your pleafure it, 
 And I am eyed to be obedient, 
 For Co your father cVmg'd me st our parting ! 
 Be feruiccablc to my Tonne f quo ih he) 
 Although I thinke 'twas in another fence, 
 I am content to bee Lutenn, 
 Bcaufefo well I loue Lucmtit. 
 
 Lue. TVvwwbefo, beraofe L*itnnt\oti. 
 A ltd le< nte'bc a flaue, t'atchiruc that matde, 
 Whofc fodaine fight hath thul'd my wounded eye. 
 
 Hecre comes the rogue. Sirra, where haue you bin? 
 
 Sifn. Where haoe I bene ? Nay how now, where 
 *re 7u?Maiftr, ha'j my tetlow Traito Jtolne your 
 clostbcs, ot you ftolnehis. or both? Pray whit's the 
 ne*es 
 
 Lut. Sirra come hither, 'tu no time to icft, 
 And therefore frame your manners to the time 
 Your fellow Tr-iwhefreiofauemy life, 
 Puts my appartcll . and my countlunce ou, 
 And 1 for my cfc ape haue put on his; 
 For in a quirrell huce 1 came a fhorc, 
 Ikil'H amin.andfearel wiide(cricd: 
 Waitt you on him, 1 charge you-, at become j : 
 While I make way from hence to laoc my lite 
 You vnderfiand me i 
 
 Bun. 1 fir, ne're s whit. 
 
 Lue And net a iot ct'7ViM in your mouth, 
 7>ri is chano'd into Lucrntii. 
 
 "Sit*. The better for him, would I were fo too. 
 
 TV* So rould 1 faith boy, to hiue the next *i(h af- 
 ter, that Lutmitt indecde had Baftiftat yongeft daugh- 
 ur. Out futa, not for my fake, but your matters, I ad- 
 uife you vCe your manners difcteetly in ill kind of com* 
 par.iet: When 1 am a/one, why then I am Tranu: but to 
 
 all places elfe, you tnaflei l.uccnaa 
 
 LIU. Tramf let's go : 
 
 One thing more refb, that thy felfe execute, 
 To mike one among thefe wooers : if thou ask me wry, 
 Surricecb my reafoos art both good and waigbty. 
 Exeunt. TS Prtptntrn abcuifrecftet, 
 
 i. Man. My Lord you nod, you do not minde die 
 play 
 
 Tieg. Yes by Saint Anne do I, a good matter furery ; 
 Comei there any more of it / 
 
 Ld) My Lord/tn but begun 
 
 ftg. 'Tis a venc excellent pccce ot worke, Madams 
 Ladie : would 'twere done. Thejfn andmarkf. 
 
 Inter Peerwckio, cndbu man Crumit 
 
 fetr. Verm*, Jor a while I taie my leaue, 
 To fee my friends in Padua ; but ofall 
 My bestfte-loued andapproued friend 
 Horlfnfo : & I trow this is his houfe: 
 Heere Tura Cnmuo, knocke J fay. 
 
 GTU Koockefu? whom Oiould I knocke? Is there 
 axiy marV.a'srebus'd^our worfhip? 
 
 Par. VilljineTrdy knocke me- heerc found ly. 
 
 Gr*. Knocke yohee re fir? Why fir, wh* am I fir, 
 that I fhould knocke you heere fir 
 
 far. Villame 1 lay, knocke me at thi? gate, 
 And rap me well, en He knock e y out knaoeiptte 
 
 Cm. My M f is grownequairelforne: 
 I fhould knocke you fir ft , 
 And then I know after who comet by the worft. 
 
 fttr. W.ll it not be? 
 
 'Faith firrab, and you ! not knocke, lie ring It^ 
 lie mehowyoucan,SV ; F,andfnn: it. 
 
 He rmgi him Sj ibeeart 
 
 Gru. Hetpe miftris Helpe, my m; fto ii mad. 
 
 Feir. Nowknockcwhenlbidyou slirrah i!!aieic. 
 Enter ffarttr./ii. 
 
 Ktr. How now, what's the matter ? My oidc fncnd 
 grumto, and my good fiicnd Prtrucbrt ? How doyou all 
 at fi'ana ' 
 
 Prtr. Srgnior /fort at/io, tone you to psn the fray ? 
 Cmtu.ni It are bt*e trokaito t m*y 1 fay, 
 
 Her. Ala ntjha ea/a (ntte *tnma mulu hanerata fffit . 
 ft mm Petrttchto. 
 RifeCru//9 tife, wr will compound this quarrrll 
 
 Cri Nay *ti $ no matter fir ,w hat he lege* in Latine 
 If this be not a lawful! caufeforroe tolejuthis feruict, 
 lookeyr>iifu . He bid me knocke lnm.& rap himfounJ- 
 ly fir Well, was it fit for a feraant to vfe h mafler fo, 
 being pe'tups (for ought I fee) two p.l thirty, apeepe 
 out? Whom would to God 1 had wcil fcnocfctatfuft, 
 then had no: Crunut c^me by the worft 
 
 fur. A fmceleffe villaine : 
 1 bad the rafcall knocke vpon your gate. 
 And could not get him for my hear to do rt. 
 
 Cm, Kno<ket hepaie?Oheauensr fpakeyounet 
 ehefe words plaine ? Sirra. Knocke me heere i rpp< me 
 heere: knocke me well, and knocke me foundiy? And 
 come you now with knocking at rhe jjate ? 
 
 Fttr. Sirra be gone.or talKenot I eduifeyou. 
 
 fftr. Pttmrtne patience, I am Gr*tnit i pledge 
 Why this a heauie chance twixr him and you, 
 Your ancient truflie pleafant feruant Cruntt. 
 And tell rrr now (fweet friend) what hapj-iegxle 
 Blowes you to Tadua her rt, from old Vtvona ? 
 
 fcattersyougmen i hi oghy world. 
 To 
 
Tie Taming of the Shrew. 
 
 21* 
 
 To fceke their fortunes fanht then at home, 
 
 Where ('mall experience gro wes but in a few. 
 Signior HfHtfi,thut it Hands with me. 
 slntomo my father it deceafl, 
 And I haue thruft my Id fr into this niaz,e. 
 Happily to wiue and thriuc, as beit I may t 
 Crownet in my purfe I haue^aod goodi at home, 
 And Co am come abroad to fee the world. 
 
 Hr Pttroebie, (Hall I then come roundly to ihce, 
 And wiih thee to a ftuevv'd ill-fauour'd wife ? 
 Thou'dft titmice me but * little for my counfeii : 
 AnH yet He promife rhcc (he (hall be rich, 
 And vtne rich : but th'att too much my friend. 
 And lie not wiflithcctoher. 
 
 Pttr Sigmor W7//,'twixt fuch frtendi i wee, 
 Few words Curtice : and therefore, if thou know 
 One r ich enough to be Pctrucbte i wife : 
 (At wealth is burthen of my woing dance) 
 Be fhcasfotileaswasF/wvw/wi Loie, 
 Aolda$5<^r/i, andascutft andfluow'd 
 At StcTMit Ztntippt, or a worfe: 
 She moues me not, or not rcmouej it leaf} 
 Affections edge in me. Wcrefhe is at rough 
 Ai are the fwelling j4dntttckf feas. 
 1 come to wiuc it wealthily in Padua ; 
 Ifwealthily, then happily in Padiu. 
 
 Gru. Nay lookeyou fu.hec tcli you flatly what hit 
 minde it : why g\ue him Gold enough, and marrie him 
 to a Poppet or an Aglet babie, or an old not with ne're a 
 tooth in her bead, though ("he haur as manic dil'cafcs as 
 twoandfiftic horfei. Why nothing comes amide, fo 
 rnome comes w'uhall. 
 
 Her. Petriubif, fince we arc ftept thus far re in, 
 1 will continue that I broach' J in icft, 
 ] can fttmebitMpe thcc to a wife 
 With wealth enough and yong and beautious, 
 Brought vp at bcft becomes a Gentlewoman. 
 Hr onely fault, and that is faults enough, 
 Is, that (he is intolerable curft, 
 And fhrow'd.andfroward, fo beyond all meafure, 
 That were my (Utc farre worfct then it is, 
 1 would not wed her for s mine ofGold. 
 
 fttr. Hften/it peace : thon kno wft not golds effect, 
 Tell me her fathers name, nd 'tit enough:' 
 For 1 will boord her, though fhe chide as loud 
 As thunder, when the clouds in Autumne cracke 
 
 Her. Her father is 'ZtfttftuJM.ntoU, 
 An affable anc! courteous Gentleman, 
 Her name is Katbtri^ WinoU, 
 Renown'd.in /W*for her fcolding tongue. 
 
 7>ttr. I know her father, though I know not her, 
 And he knew my deceafed father well : 
 I wil not fleepc Hortn/io til I fee her, 
 And therefore let me be thus bold with you, 
 To giue you ouer at this fir ft encounter, 
 Vntcflc you wil accompanie me thither. 
 
 Cm. I pray you Sir let him go while the humor lafts. 
 A my word, and fne knew him as wel at I do, (Vie would 
 ihinkc folding would doe little good vponhirti. Shee 
 may perhaps call him halfe a (Vote Knaues, or fo t Why 
 thjt's nothing ; and he begin once, heel rail* in hit rope 
 trtckcs lleuilyoowhatilr, andfheftand hitnbuta ti- 
 tle , he wil throw a figure in her face, and fo disftgifte hit 
 wit hit, rhatfheeChal haue no more ties to fee wuhall 
 then a Cat : you know him not fir. 
 
 Her Tarrie Am*/, 1 rnuft go with thec, 
 
 For in Btftift* keepe my treasure is : 
 He hath the Jewel of my life in hold, 
 His yongeft dayghier, beautiful Bunco, 
 And her with-holds from me. Other more 
 Surer $ to her, and riuals in my Loue : 
 Suppofmg it a thing impofTible, 
 For thofe defers I haue before rehearft, 
 That euer Katberiaa wil be woo'd : 
 Therefore this order hath Tiaptifla tane, 
 That none fhal haue acceiTe vnto Sunca, 
 Til KiUbtriif thcCurft, haue got a husband. 
 
 A title fort maide.of all titles the worft. 
 
 Har. No w (Vial my fr iend fetrucbu do me grtce, 
 And offer me difgnts'd in fober robes, 
 To old TZapttflntA a fchoole-maftcr 
 Well feene in Muficke, to inftrucl B,anca, 
 That fo I may by this deuice at leaft 
 Haue leaue and leifure to make louc to her, 
 And vnfufpefted court her by her felfe. 
 
 Eatfr Cnmit and Luce m, difeuftd. 
 
 Gru. Heere'sno knaueric. See, to beguile the olde- 
 folkes. how the young folkeslay their heads together. 
 M*fter,ma(ter,looke about you: Who goes there t hi. 
 
 Her. Peace (jrumio,\\. is the riuall of my Loue. 
 Pitruthio ftand by a while. 
 
 Grumio. A proper (tripling.and an amorous. 
 
 Grtmio. O very well, I haue perus'd the not 
 Hearke you fu, He haue them verie fairely bound, 
 All booket of Loue, fee that at any hand, 
 And fee you rcadc no other Lectures to her; 
 You vnderftand me. Ouer and befide 
 Signior Sapnftat libeialitie, 
 He mend it with a LargelTe. Take your paper too, 
 And let me haue them verie wcl perfum'd; 
 For fhe is tweeter then perfume it felfc 
 To whom they go to : what wil you rcade to her. 
 
 Lc. What ere 1 readc to her, He plcade for you , 
 As for my patron, ftand you foaflur'd, 
 Asfirmcly as your felfe were ftill in place, 
 Yea and perhaps with more fucceflefull words 
 Then you ; vnlcflc you were a fcholler fir. 
 
 Ore. Oh this learniiig,what a thing it is. 
 
 gru. Oh this Woodcocke, what an Affe it U. 
 
 PrtrM. Peace Jura. 
 
 Her. Crumit mum : God faue you (ignior Grtmio. 
 
 Cre. And you are wel met, Signior Hertenfle, 
 Trow you whither I am going i To Buftifttt Mine/a, 
 1 promiii to enquire carefully 
 About a fchoolemaftcr lor the faire Ri*nc* t 
 And by good fortune I haue lighted well 
 On this yong man : For learning and behauiouz 
 Fit for her turne, well read in poetrie 
 And other bookei, good ones, I warrant ye, 
 
 Htf. 'Tis well .-and 1 haue met a Gentleman 
 Hath promift me to helpe one to another, 
 A fine Mulitian to m(trut our Miftrisj 
 So dial 1 no whit be bchinde in duue 
 To faire "Bumt*, fo beloued of me. 
 
 Or. Beloued of me. and that my deeds foal proue. 
 
 Cru, And that his bags dial proue. 
 
 HOT. tyrwiMf.'tis now no time to vent our lour* 
 Liften to me, and if you fpnke me faire, 
 He tel you newes indifferent good for either. 
 Heere it a Gentkman whom by chance I mec 
 
 Vpon 
 
212 
 
 77*? Taming of the Shrew, 
 
 Vpon agreement from vs to hit liking. 
 Will vndertake to woo curft Katbtm?, 
 Yea, and to manic her, il her dowitie pleafe. 
 
 Crr. So faid, fodonc.is well : 
 tfertmjto t \\*ue you told him all her faults 1 
 
 Frtr. 1 know (he it an irk dome brawling fcold : 
 If that be all Mailers, I heare no harme. 
 
 Cjrt. No, fy ft me fo, friend ? What Countreyman i 
 
 Pttr. Borne in Tirana, old Tiuttnioi Tonne : 
 My father dead, my fortune Hues for me, 
 And 1 do hope, good dayes and long, to fee. 
 
 Crr. Oh fir,fuch a life with fuch a wife.wete ftrangf : 
 But if you hauea ftomacke, too'taGod&name, 
 You fhal haue me afliaing you in all. 
 But will you woo this Wilde-cat / 
 
 fttr. Willlliue? 
 
 Crti. Wil he woo her? I: or lie hang her. 
 
 Pttr. Why came I hither, but co that intent ? 
 TVmke y ou, a hide dinne can daunt mine eares ? 
 Haue 1 not in my timeheard Lion* rots? 
 Haue I not heard the fea, pttft vp with windes, 
 Rage like an angry Boare, chafed with fweat ? 
 Haue I not heard great Ordnance m the field? 
 And heauens Artillerie thunder in the skies? 
 Haue I not in a pitched battell heard 
 Loud Urums, neighing fteeds,8f trumpet* clangue ? 
 And do you tell me ofa womans tongue ? 
 That glues not halfefo great a blow to heare, 
 A wil a Chefle-tjut in a Farmers fite. 
 Tufh,tufh,reareboyes with bugs. 
 
 Crti. For he feares none. 
 
 Grem. Hortenfio'ncatts: 
 TtusGemleman is happily arriu'd, 
 My rnmde prefumes for bis owne good.and yours. 
 
 'Har. I promift we would be Contributors, 
 And bare his charge of wooing whtfoer. 
 
 Grtmw And fo we wil,ptonided that h win her. 
 
 Gru. I would I were as fine ofa good dinner. 
 
 E *i t r Tronic 
 
 Tra. Gentlemen God fue you. If I may be bold 
 Tll me I befcech you, which is the readied way 
 To the houfe of S.gnior Safttfa Minela* 
 
 "Sun. He that ha s the two faire daughters: ift he you 
 meane ? 
 
 TTA. Euen he BianAettt. 
 
 Crt. Hearkeyou fir,youmenenother to - 
 7>4. Perhaps him and her fir, what haue you to do ? 
 
 Pet r. Not her that chides fir.at any hand I pray. 
 
 Trmio, 1 loue no chidert Sir : "3i<>riciello t ki'i awsy. 
 
 Lor Well begun Tronio. 
 
 HOT. Sir, a word ere you go: 
 Ate you a Tutor to the Maid you talke of, yea or no ? 
 
 Tr*. And if I be fir, is it any offence/ 
 
 Grcmie. No : if without more words you will get you 
 hence. 
 
 7'ra. Why fir, I pray we not trie ftrecrs as frw 
 For me, s for you? 
 
 Cre. But fo is not Hie. 
 
 Tra. Forwhatreafonlbefeechyou. 
 
 (jrt. Forthijreafonifyou'lkno, 
 That the 1 * the ehoife loue of Signior Greffifo. 
 
 Her. That file's the chofen of fignior Hartenfo. 
 
 Tra. Softly my Matters : Ifyou be Gcntiemer* 
 Do me this right : heare me with pience. 
 Baptijta is a noble Gentkman, 
 
 To whom my Father is not ail vnknowne, 
 And were his daughter fairer then fhe is, 
 She may more futors haue, and me for one. 
 Faire Ladttt daughter had a thoufand wooers, 
 Then well one more may faire "Siarxa haue ; 
 And fo (he fhall :Luemise{htl make one. 
 Though Paru came, in hope to fpeed alone. 
 
 On. What, this Gentleman will out-talke vs all. 
 
 Luc. Sir giuc him head, I know hee'l proue a lade. 
 
 Pttr. Honenjtt t to what end are all thefc words ? 
 
 HOT Sir, let me be fo bold as aske you, 
 Did you yet euer fee "Baptifta daughter f 
 
 TV*. No fir, but heare I do dm he hath two: 
 1 he one, as famous for a fcolding tongue, 
 As i the other, for beauteous modeftie. 
 
 Pef. Sir/ir, the fitft i for me, let her go by 
 
 Grt. Yea, leaue that labour to great Htrcnlts t 
 And let it be more then ^Ictdti twelue. 
 
 Pttr. Sir vnderftand you this of me (infooth) 
 Theyongeft daughter whom you hearken for, 
 Her Father keepes from all accefie of futors 
 And will not promife her to any man, 
 Viwill the elder filler firft be wed. 
 The yonger then is free, and not before. 
 
 Trento. If it be fo fir, that you are the man 
 Muft fteed vs all, and me amongft thereft : 
 And if yon brcake the ice, and do this feeke, 
 Atchieuc the elder : fet.the yonger free, 
 For our accede, whofe hap fhall be to haue her, 
 Wil not fo gracelefle be, to be ingrate. 
 
 HOT. Sir you fay wel, and wel you do conceive, 
 And fince you do profeffc to be a Tutor, 
 You muft as we do, gratifie this Gentleman, 
 Towhom we all reft generally beholding. 
 
 Tronic. Sir, I fhal not befJacke,in figne whereof, 
 Pleafe ye we may comriue this afrernoone, 
 And quafife carowfes to our Miftreffe health, 
 And do a* aduerfaries do in law, 
 Striue rr.ightily.bur eate and drinke asfriends. 
 Gru.'Bion.Oh excellent motion: fellowes let's be gon 
 Hor. The motions good indeed, arid be it fo, 
 PetrucbioJ (\\z\bcyow7leczvenato. xctt*t 
 
 Enter Raiherina andTlivKa, 
 
 "Eian.Good lifter wrong me nor,nor wrong your felf, 
 To make a bondmaide and a flaue of nice. 
 That I difdaine : but for thefe other goods, 
 Vnbinde my hands, He pull them offmy felfe, 
 Yea all my raiment, to my petticoste, 
 Or what you will command me, wil I do, 
 So well I know my dutie to my elders. 
 
 Kate. Of all thy futors heere I charge tel 
 Whom thou lou'ft beft : fee thou difTemble noc, 
 
 "Bianct. Belceuemefifter, of all themenaliue, 
 I neuer yet beheld that fpeciall face, 
 Which I could fancie.more then any other. 
 
 Kate. Minion ihou lyeft : Is't not Hantnfiat 
 
 Biaa. Ifyou afreff. him fifter, beere I fweare 
 lie pleade for you my fclfe, but you fhal haue him. 
 
 Kate. Oh then belike you fancie riches mere, 
 You wil haue Orcmio to keepe you faire. 
 
 lion. Isitforhimyoudoenuiemcfo? 
 Nay theti you iefi, and now 1 wel perceiue 
 You haue but iclkd with me all this while: 
 I prethee fifl t r Kate.vnrie my hands. 
 
 R*. If that be left, then al I the reft was To. 
 
The Taming of the Shrew. 
 
 "Sap. WhyhownowDameywhence growesthiain- 
 folence ? 
 
 nA afide.poore gyrle fhe weepesj 
 Go ply thy Needle, meddle not with hei 
 For flume ihou Hilding of a diuellifh fpirit, 
 Why dolt thou wrong her, that did nere wrong tbce ? 
 When did fhccroflethee with a bitter word? 
 
 Has. Her filence (louts me, and Ilebe reucng'd. 
 
 f lift ej-ier Tttama 
 
 "Sap. What in my fight ? "Bianea get thee in. Eittt. 
 
 Kate, Whet will you not fuffer me : Nay now I fee 
 She is your treasure, fhe mufthaue husband, 
 I muft dance bare-foot on her wedding day, 
 And for your loue to her, leade Apei in hell. 
 Talke not ioroe,I will go fit and wcepe, 
 Till I can fmde occafion of rcuenge.. 
 
 "Bap. Waseuer Gentltman thus gretu'd ail 
 But who comet heere. 
 
 fitter Gremia, Loctntit, in ih kabit f J TTUAM mat, 
 
 Ptlfucbit *,,h Trem^wxh bv by 
 
 bear tag t Lute and Titokji. 
 
 Ore. Good morrow neighbour 
 
 Bap. Good mot tow neighbour Grtmiat God faue 
 you Gentlemen. 
 
 Pa. And you good fir : pray bane yon not a daugh- 
 ter,cal'd X<3f/ri<u,faire and Tenuous. 
 
 Hap. I haue a daughter fir, cai'<i Kaerina. 
 
 Ore. You are 100 blunt, go to it orderly. 
 
 Pa. You wrong me figmor m/0,giue me lemt . 
 I am a Gentleman afferent fir, 
 That hearing of her beautie^nd Set wit, 
 Her affability and bafhfull modeftie -. 
 Her wondroui qualities, and milde behatiiour 
 Am bold (View my felfe a forward guefl 
 Within your houfe, to make mine eye the witneiTe 
 Of that icport, which I fo oft haue beard, 
 And for an entrance to my entertainment) 
 I do prefent you with a man of mine 
 Cunning in Mufi cke.and the Mathematickes, 
 To inlUuct her fully in thofe fciencei, 
 Whereof! know (he is not ignorant, 
 Accept of him, or elfcyou do me wrong, 
 His name it Lino, borne in Montu*. 
 
 "Bap. Y'are welcome fir , and he for your good fake. 
 But for my daughter K<utria* t ihi* I know, 
 She it not for your turne, the more my greefe. 
 
 ft;. I fee you do not meaac to part with her, 
 Orelfeyou like notof my compinie. 
 
 'Bap. Miftakemenot.Ifpeakebutftilfinde, 
 Whence ire you fir? What may J call your name. 
 
 Fft, Petrttchit is my name, tsfntarriot foone, 
 A man well knowne throughout all Ira! y 
 
 "Sap. I know him well: you are welcome tor hn fake. 
 
 Cr. Sauing yeur tale Pecrucbtt, I pray let vs that are 
 poore petitioners Ipeske too/ 7laeart,you aremeruay- 
 lout forward 
 
 Pf. Oh,PardonmcfigniorCr7o,I would faine be 
 doing. 
 
 Ore. I doubt it not fir. But you will curfe 
 Your wooing neighbors : this is a guift 
 Very gmefull, I am lure of it, tocxprefTc 
 The like k indnefle roy felfe, that haue becne 
 Merekiodely beholding to you then any : 
 
 Freely giuevnto ibis yong Seholler, that hath 
 Beene long ftudying at Khemr^ts cunning 
 In Grecke, Latme, and other-Languages 
 As the other in Muficke and Mathematickes : 
 Hn name i< Csmbto : pray accept his fcruue 
 
 Tiap. A thouland tliankes (ignior Cremiff: 
 Welcome good Cattbio. But gentle fit 
 Me thmkes you walke like a firanger. 
 May I be fo bold, to know the caufc of your rommiog 
 
 Tr a. Pardon me fir, theboIdneiTe is mine own*. 
 That being a ftranger in this Cittie heere. 
 Do make my iclfe afucor to your daughter, 
 Vnto^r4Knf4,fiirc aoi) ^ertuous i 
 Nor it your rirme rtiolue vhkrwwne to me. 
 In the prole/mem of iKceideH filler. 
 Tins liberty is all that I re^oefl. 
 That vpon knowledge of my Parentage, 
 1 may hauc welcome rnongft therehat WO o, 
 And free accetfe andfauour as i he icii, 
 And toward the education ofyenK daughters : 
 I heere beftow a fimple iuftrument, 
 And this Imall packet of Greeke and Latine booVes: 
 I ("you accept them, then their worth is gteat : 
 
 Bap* Lucntio is your name.of whence I pray. 
 
 Tfrt. QfPift fir, fonnc ro r,artttt,v 
 
 B*p. A mig+itierrun of Vift by report , 
 J know him well :you are venc welcome fir: 
 Take you the Lute, and you ihefetof bookes, 
 YouOiaU go (ee your Pupilt prelently. 
 Holla, within. 
 
 Enttr a Struant, 
 Sirrah, lode thefe Gentlemen 
 To my daughters, nd tell them both 
 Thefe are their Tutors, bid them vfc them well, 
 We will go walk* a little in the Orchard, 
 And then to dinner : you are paffmg welcome. 
 And fo I pray you all to thinkc your fclues. 
 
 Pet. S.gnior^rVrXmybufinefTeajkethhafte, 
 And cuenc day I cannot come to woo, 
 Yau knew my father well, and in him rne. 
 Left folie heuetoall his Lands and goods, 
 Which./ haue bettered rather then decreail. 
 Then tell me, if 1 get your daughicrs-looe, 
 What downe fhall I haue with her ro wife. 
 
 B*p. After my death, the one balfe of my Linds, 
 And in pofiefsioti twentte thoufand Crowncs. 
 
 P et And for that dowrie, lie affure her of 
 Her wtddo w-hood, be it tha' fhe furulur me 
 In all my Land) and Leaks whatfoeuer, 
 Let fpecialties be therefore drawne betwcene vf, 
 That couenants may be kept on either hand. 
 
 2<./L I, when the tpeciall thing is well obtanVd, 
 That is her loue : for that is all in alt. 
 
 Pet . Why that is nothing : for I rell you father, 
 1 am as peremptory as fhe proud minded : 
 And where two raging fires meete together, 
 They do con fume the thing that feedes their rurie. 
 Though Vtrtl* fire growes grear with little wmdf, 
 yet eatreme gufti will blow out fire and all : 
 So 1 to Her, and fo fhe yeelds to me, 
 For I am rough, and woo not Tike a babe. 
 
 "Bap. Well maift thou woo, and happy be tby fr>ee<J: 
 But be thou ajm'd for fome vnhappie words- 
 
 Prr. I to ihr proofe.as Mountatnes are for windes, 
 That fhikr* not. rhoughlhey blow perpetually 
 rr Htntmfi, u>,,t 
 
Bap. How now my friend, why dolt thou looke fo 
 pale? 
 
 /far. For feate I promife you, if I looke pile. 
 
 "Baf. What, will my daughter prouc a good Mufiti- 
 
 ? 
 
 tier. I thinke fhe'l fooner pi ou.c a fouldier. 
 Iron may hold with her, but netier Lutes. 
 
 Baf. Why then tbou canft not break her to the Luce? 
 
 HOT. Why no, for fhe hath broke the Lute to me : 
 I did but tell her fhe miftooke her frets, 
 Andbow'dher hand to teach her fingering, 
 When (with a moft impatient d juellifh fptrit) 
 Frets call you thefe' (quoth fhe) He fume with them t 
 And with that word fhe flrokeme on the head, 
 And through the infhument my pate made way, 
 And there I flood amazed for a while, 
 As on a Pillorie, looking through the Lute, 
 While fhe did call me Rafcall, Fidler; 
 And cwangling lacke, with twcntie I'uch vilde tearmes; 
 As had fhe ftuihed to mi fv le me fo. 
 
 fet Now by the world, it is a laflie Wench, 
 I loue her ten times more then ere I did. 
 Oh how I long to haue fome chat with her. 
 
 "Saf. Wei go with me, and be urn Co difcomfited 
 Proceed in pracTife wkb my yongec daughter, 
 She's apt to Icarne, and thankefull for good turner: 
 Signior/Vrr*c6*, will yon go with vs, 
 Or (hall I fend my dataller Kate toyou. 
 
 Exit. Manet Petrnehit. 
 
 Pet. I pray you do. lie attend her lieere. 
 And woo her with fome fpirit when (he comes. 
 Say that (lie raile, why then lie tell her plainc, 
 She (ings as fweetly as a Nightinghalc : 
 Say that (he frowne, lie fay fhe iookes as dcere 
 As morning Rofet newly wafht with dew : 
 Say (he be mute, and will not fpcake a word, 
 Then lie commend her volubility. 
 And fay (he vtreretb piercing eloquence 
 If (he do bid me packe. He glue her thankes, 
 As though fhe bid me ftay by her a weeke : 
 If (he denie to wed, He craue the day 
 When I fhallaske the bancs.and when be married. 
 But heerc (he conies, and now TetTHcbit fpcake. 
 
 Enter Katfrtna. 
 Good morrow Kate, for that s your name I heare. 
 
 Kate. Wellhauc you heard, butfometbing hard of 
 hearing: 
 They call me Katrine, that do talke of me. 
 
 Pet. You lye infaith, for you are call'd platne K*tt t 
 And kany.Kate t and foinetimes Knit the cuift ; 
 But Kate, the pmueft K<tte in Chriitendome, . 
 Kate of &jtt-hall,.my fuper-daintie Kate, 
 Pot dainties arc all Ka:ei, and therefore Kate 
 Take tbisof me, Kaieofm/ confolatioii, 
 rlearing thy roildr.cfle prsis'd in euery Tovme, 
 Thy vertuci fpokcof.and thy beautie founded, 
 Yetnot/odeepdy as to thee belongs, 
 My feif am moou'd to woo thee for my wife. 
 
 Kate. Mou'd, in good time, Set him that mou'd you 
 hcther 
 
 Rxmoue you hence : I knew you at the firfi 
 Yoawereamouable. 
 
 Pet . Why,whai' a mouable ? 
 
 K<a. A loyn'd floole. 
 
 Pft. Thou baft hit it: come fit on me. 
 
 Kate. A(ks.5Te ma.de to beare, and io are you. 
 
 Pit. Women arc made to bcete, and fo are you 
 
 K*te. Nofuch ladeasyou,ifmeyoumeane. 
 
 P<t. Alas good Kate,l will not burthen thee, 
 For knowing thee to be but yong and light. 
 
 Kate. Too light for fuch a fwaine as you to catch, 
 And yet as heauie as my waight fhould be. 
 
 Pa. Sholdbe,(hould:buzze. 
 
 Kate. W ell t ant, and l,ke a buzzard. 
 
 /Vr .Oh (low wing'd Turtle, (hal a buzrd take thee? 
 
 Kjt. 1 for a Turtle, as he takes a buzard. 
 
 fet. Come, come you Wafpe, y'faith you are too 
 angrie. 
 
 Kate. If I be wafpifh.btft be ware my fling. 
 
 Pet. My remedy is then to plucke it out. 
 
 Kate. I, if the foole could hnde it where it lies. 
 
 Pat. Whoknowes not where a Wafpe doeswcare 
 his fling ? In his taile. 
 
 Kete.- In his tongue? 
 
 Pet. Whofe tongue. 
 
 Kate. Yours if you talke of tale$,and fo farewell. 
 
 Pa. What with my tongue in your taile. 
 Nay. come againe, good Kett, I am a Gentleman , 
 
 K*te. That lie trie. J)*Jlrd<a ha 
 
 Pet. 1 fwearc He cuffe you, if you ftrike agaiar. 
 
 Hatt. So may you loofe your armcs. 
 If you ftrike me, you are no Gentleman, 
 And if no Gentleman, why then no armts. 
 
 Ttt. A Herald Katrt Oh put me in thy bookes. 
 
 Kate. WhatisyourCrelr,aCoxcombe? 
 
 Pet. A comble iTc Cocke, fo Kate will be my Hen 
 
 Ktttf. No Cocke of mine ,you crow too like a crauen 
 
 Pet Nay come Kate t come : you muO not looke fo 
 fowre. 
 
 Kait. It is my fafhion when I fee a Crab. 
 
 Pet Whyheere'snociab. and therefore looke net 
 fowre. 
 
 Kate. There is.there is. 
 
 Fet. Then fhew it me. 
 
 Kate. HadlaglaO^Jwould. 
 
 Fet. What,you rneane my face. 
 
 Kate. Well aym'd of fuch a yong one. 
 'Pet. Now by S.George I am too yong foe you. 
 
 Kate. Yet you are wither'd. 
 
 P tt. Ts with cares. 
 
 Kate. I care not. 
 
 Pet. Nay heare you Katr. I.nfooihyou fcape notfo. 
 
 Kate. Ichafeyouifltarrie. Let me go. 
 
 Pet* No,not a whit, I finde you patting gcnde i 
 T was told me you were rough, and coy.and lullen, 
 And now I finde report a very liar : 
 For thou art pieafant, gsmt-fomc, pafling courteous, 
 But (low in fpeech : yet Iweet as fpnng-cimc flowers 
 Thou can ft not frowne, thou canft not tooke a fcance, 
 Nor bite the lip, as angry wenches will, 
 Nor haft tho;; pleafure co be erode io talke : 
 But thou with mildneffe entertain'ft thy wooers, 
 With gentle conference, foft. and affable. 
 Why does the world report ihst Kate dothlimpe 5 
 Oh flsnd'rous world : Kate like the hazlc twig 
 Is (lraighc,and (lender, and as browne in hue 
 As hazle nut ,and fwecter rhcn the kernels : 
 Oh let me fee thee waike : thou dofl not halt 
 
 Kate . Go foole, and whom thoo keep 'ft command. 
 Pet. Did euer ttian fo become a Groue 
 As Katt this chamber with her ptinciy gate : 
 O be thou 2>/M/*and lei her be Kas, 
 
The Taming of the Shrew. 
 
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 And then let rTjfr be chafte, and /)("; fport full. 
 
 K.MI. Where did you ftudy all this goodly fpeech ? 
 
 far. It is exitiaperefiotn my mother wit. 
 
 KM*. A witty mother.wirlciTe elfeherfonne. 
 
 Pet. Ami noc wife? 
 
 Kat. Yesjkeepeyoowarme. 
 
 Ptt. Marry fo I roeane fweet Katberinein my bed : 
 And therefore fetiing all this chai afide, 
 Thus in plinetermes ; your fathet hath con fenced 
 That you [hall be my wife 5 your dowry greed on. 
 And will you, nill you, I will marry you. 
 How Kntr t } am a husband for your turn? , 
 For by thislight.whereby I fee thy beauty, 
 Thy beauty that doth make, me like thee wtll , 
 Thou muft be married to no man but rrre. 
 
 Enter Titpnflafirema ^Trajno. 
 
 For I am he am borne to tme you Katt, 
 
 And bring you from a wildc Kate to a K*tt 
 
 Conformable as other houfhold Kati 
 
 Heere comes your father, neuer make denial! , 
 
 I muft,and will Saue Kiuhtritie to my wife, (daughter? 
 
 Bap. Now Signior 7Vm-6?,how fpee d you with my 
 
 fee. How but well firfhow but weltf 
 It were impoflible I fhould fpeed amifTe. (dumps? 
 
 af. Why how now daughter Kathertae , in your 
 
 Kal. Call you me daughter r* now I promife you 
 You haue Qiewd a tender fatherly regard, 
 To wifh me wed to one hajfe Lunaticke, 
 A mad-cap ruffian, and a fwearing licke, 
 That thinke* with oathes to face the matter out. 
 
 Per. Father,'tis thus, your felfc and all the wotld 
 That tabVd ofhet,hiue ulk'd amlfle of het : 
 If foe be curft, it is for pollicie . 
 Forfhee's not frowzrd.but roodcfl as the Done, 
 Shee is not hot, but temperate as the morne , 
 For patience fliee. will proue a fecond CrifftU, 
 And Ronune Lxcrrtt for her chafti tie : 
 And to conclude, we haue greed fo well together , 
 That vpon fondav u the wedding day. 
 
 Kate. lie fee thee hang'd onfonday firfl. (fiift. 
 
 qrt. Hark Pttruthlo, fhc fates (hee'U fee tbee hang'd 
 
 TV*. Is this your fpceding?nay rhe godnight our part. 
 
 Ptt'. Be patient gentlemen, I choofe her for my lelfe, 
 If fhe and I be pleas 'd, what's that to you ? 
 Tiibargain'd twist v$ twtirve being alone, 
 That fhc (hall ftill becurft \n company. 
 Iiel! you Yu incredible tobcleeue 
 How much fhe loues me : oh the kindest Kate, 
 Shee hung about my necke, and ki(Te on kiflc 
 Shee vi'd fo fft, protefting oath on oth , 
 That in a twinke /V>e won me to her loue. 
 Oh you are notiicei, 'tis a world to fee 
 How tame when men and women are alope, 
 A meacocke wretch can make the rurfteft fhrewj 
 Giue me thy hand Kait t l will vnto Crntct 
 To buy apparel! 'gainft the wedding day ; 
 Proutde the fcaft father, and bid the guefts, 
 I willbefuremy Ktthintu fhatlbefine. 
 
 'Bap. I know not what to fay,but giueme yaur hadt, 
 God fend you ioy, Petrutbn, 'tis a match. 
 
 Crt.Tra Amn fjy we, we will be witneffes. 
 
 fit. Father, and wife, and gentlemen adieu, 
 I will to YtMtct, fonday comes apace, 
 We wiHhautring^andthings.jnd fine array, 
 
 And kifTe me Kart,wc will be married a fonday. 
 
 Cr. Was euer match dapt vp (o fodainiy ? 
 Rap: Faith Gentlemen now 1 play a merchants part, 
 And venturemadly onadclpexate Mart. 
 
 7>. Twas a commodity lay fretting by you, 
 Twill bring you gainc,orpcnfh on the Teas 
 "Sap. The gainc I fecke.ij quiet me the match. 
 fre. No doubt but he haih got a quiet catch: k 
 But now Tiapttfta, to your y ongtr daughter,. 
 Now ii the day we long hauc looked for, 
 I am your neighbour, and was filter firft. 
 
 7>o. And 1 am one that louc'SiMica mote 
 Then words can wimefle.or your thoughts can guefle. 
 (.ire. Yongling thou canfl oot loue fo dear.e at I. 
 Tra. Gray-beard thy loue doth freeze. 
 6>. But thine doth (Vie, 
 Skipper ftarul backc, 'tis age that nourifheth. 
 TTJ. Rut youth in Ladies eyes that Borifheth. 
 "3-y.Content yon ger.tlernen.lwll cdpound this ftr ife 
 Ti$ deed* muft win the prize, and he of both 
 That can a (Tore my daughter greatcft dower , 
 Shall haue my Bwticr.s loue. 
 Say flgniorjffrmw, what can you aflure her? 
 
 Gre. Firft, as you know, my houfe within the City 
 Is richly furnifhed wirh plate and gold , 
 Batons and ewers to laae her dainty hands : 
 My hangings all of tiritn tapeflry : 
 ]n luory cofers I haue (tuft my crownes : 
 In Cypres chefts my arras counterpoints, 
 Coflly apparell, tents, and Canopies , 
 Fine Lionen, Turky cu(htors boil with pearle, 
 Valkns of Venice gold, in needle wotke: 
 Pewter and bra<re,and all things chat belongs 
 To houfe or houfe -keeping : then at my farm? 
 I haue a hundred milch-kine to the pale, 
 Sixe-fcore tat Oxeu (landing in my Rails, 
 And all things anfwerable to this portion. 
 My felfc m flrooke in yeeres I muft confeitr , 
 And if I die to morrow this is hers, 
 If wtnl'it 1 liue fhe will be oncly mine. 
 
 7>4. That only camewelJ in; fir, lift tome, 
 I am my fathers heyrc and onely ionne, 
 Jf I may hsue your daughter to my wife, 
 lie leaue her houfes three or foure as good 
 Within rich Pifa walls, as any one 
 Old Signior Grtmte has in Padua, 
 Bcfidesjtwothoufand Duckets by the yeere 
 Of fruitful! land, all which (hall be her ioynter. 
 Wh*t,haue I pincht you Signior premie > 
 
 Crt. Two thoufand Duckets by theycere of land. 
 My Land amounts not to fo much in all : 
 That fhe fhail haue,bc(idi an Argofie 
 That now is h/ing ia Marcelhjf roade : 
 What.baue I choakt you with an Argode ? 
 
 7>J Gretnii. 'tis knowne my father hath no leffe 
 Tlien three great Argofies.beGdes two GalliatTes 
 And twetuente Gatlies, thefe I will aiTure her, 
 And twice as much what ere thou offreft neuu 
 Gre. Nay, J haue offred all, I hine no more, 
 And fhe can haue no more then all I haue , 
 If you like me, fhe (hall haue me and mine. 
 
 7>. Why then the maid is mine from all the world 
 By your firmepromife, Gremu ic out vied. 
 
 Btf. I muft confefTe your offer is the bed, 
 And let your father make her the atTurancr, 
 
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218 
 
 7%e Taming of the Shrew 
 
 Shee'uyour owne.elfeyou muft pardon me : 
 If you fhould die before him.whetc'j her dower? 
 
 Tra. Than but s cauil! : he is olJe, I young. 
 
 C.rt And may not yong men die j well a> old ? 
 
 Tljp Well gentlemen, lam thuj refolu'd, 
 On fonday next, you know 
 My daughter Katbrme it to be married ; 
 Now on the fonday fol!owmg,fha!l 'Bianco. 
 P.c Bride to you, if you make this affurance: 
 Jtnot.ioSignior Gremio : 
 And fo 1 take my leaue, and thanke you both. Exa. 
 
 Or. Adieu gobd neighbour : now I feare thec ovi : 
 Sura, yong gjmelter, your father were a foole 
 To giue the* all, and in hit waynmg age 
 Set Toot vnder thy table : tut,a toy, 
 An oldc Italian foxe ii not (o kinde my boy. Xxit. 
 
 Tr&. A vengeance on your crafty withered hide, 
 Yet I haue fac'd it with a card of nm : 
 TJJ in my head to do* my mafter good : 
 1 fee no reafon but fUppo/d Ltteniu 
 Muft get a father, call'd fuppo'd Vincentto^ 
 And that's a wonder : fathers commonly 
 Doe get their children : but in this cafe of woing, 
 A childe fhall get a ure,if I faile not of my cunning.fr* 
 
 ABus Tertta. 
 
 SnttrLuctntio, Hrtcntio,<tnd'Bianca, 
 
 Luc, Fidlcr forbeate you grow too forward Sir, 
 Haue you fo foone forgot the entertainment 
 Her film Kaihtrm* welcom'd you withall. 
 
 Hrt But wrangling pedant, this is 
 The parronefleofheauenly harmony ; 
 Then gioe me Icsue to haue prerogauue, 
 And when in Muiicke we haue (pent an houre. 
 Your Lecture (hall haue leifurefor as much. 
 
 UK. Prcpoftwouj AfTe that newer read fo farre, 
 To know the caufe why mufuke wasordain'd : 
 Was it nottorefrefh the roindc of man 
 Alter" his ftuJiet.or his vfuall paine ? 
 Then giue me leaue to read Pnrlofophy , 
 And while 1 paufe.ierue inyout harmony. 
 
 Hrt. Sirr a,! will not beare thefe braues of thine. 
 
 liittie. Why gentJemeivyou doe me double wrong, 
 To frnuc for that which refteth in my choice : 
 I nm no breechinu fcholler in the fchoolei, 
 lie not be tied to ho wru,nor pointed times , 
 But learne my Lcflbns is 1 pieafe my fcift, 
 And to cut off all flute t heere fit we downe, 
 Take you your inftrument,play you the whiles, 
 Hit Lecture will be done ere you haue cun'd. 
 
 hfrt Youll leaue his Lecture when J am in tune? 
 
 Lm That will be neuer,tune your inftruroent. 
 
 3 MM. Wheteleft welaftf 
 
 Luc, Hecre Madam : HK H>ot Slmou t ktoefl figeria 
 tfS'if , ktc fttterai Prtami rtgta Celptftnu. 
 
 "Bum. Confler them. 
 
 Lac. Mc/*/a,3sltoldyoubefore,5/M, lam to- 
 centio, fc/r r/?, lopne vmo VincentloofPifa,^^/^^/- 
 Uu difguiff d thuv to get your loue, hicfletera, and that 
 Jjucentior\iat comes a wooing, priomt , ismyrmn Tra- 
 nio, rrgia, bearing my port , ceJfaftnu (hat we might be- 
 guile the old Pamalowne. 
 
 Hon. Madam.my Inftiurnenc'i in tune. 
 
 BUM. L*i betre,oh fir ,the uebie iarres. 
 
 Luc. Spit in the hole man^nd tune again*. 
 
 Titan. Now let me fee if I can conflex u. UK 
 mou, I know you aot,kieeftjlg?ru}tel2ai,l truft you noi, 
 btfjtatrraipriatnt, take heed be heart va not , ngt pre- 
 fume no\.,Celfa ftvii t dcfpaire not. 
 
 //r/. Mftdam,tis now in tune. 
 
 LM. Allbutthcbafe. 
 
 Hart The bafe is right, 'tis the baft knaue that ian. 
 
 Lite . How fiery and forward our Pedant b, 
 Now for my life the knaue doth court my louc, 
 Ptdafculti He watch you better vet j 
 in time 1 may beletue, yet I mimuft. 
 
 W a; /tiax cald fo from his grandfather. 
 
 Han. I muft beleeue my mafter ^Ife Ipromifc you, 
 I fhould be arguing ft ill vpon that doubt , 
 But let it reft, now LMI to you . 
 Good mafter take it not vnKtndly pray 
 That 1 hjue beene thus pleafam with you both. 
 
 Hrt. You may go walk,ano! giue me leaut a while, 
 My Lcfloni make no muftcke in three pans. 
 
 Lc. Are you fo forma}] fir, wtril I muft waite 
 And watch withal), for but I be dccetu'd , 
 Our fine Mu fit ian growethimorous. 
 
 Her. Madam, before you touch the inftiutnent , 
 To learne theorder of my fingering, 
 I muft begin with rudiments of Art, 
 To teach you gamoth in a briefer fort , 
 More pleafant, pithy, and effeftuall , 
 Then hath beene taught by any of my trade, 
 And there it it in wilting faircly drawne 
 
 BiM. Why, I am paft my gamouth long agoe. 
 
 Hor. Yet read the gamouth ofHorttntn. 
 
 "Bian. Gunoutb I sm, the ground of all accord : 
 ./4rr,to plead Hortenfo'i paflion . 
 'Bttmt, Bianeit take him for thy Lord 
 Cfavt, that loucs with all affrdion : 
 'Dfolrt, one Qlffe.t wo notes haue I , 
 fit tni, fho w pit ty or 1 die. 
 Call you this garnouth r tut I like it not , 
 Old fafliions pieafe me bcft, 1 am not fo nice 
 To charge true runts for old inucntionv. 
 Enter a Mfflfngtr . 
 
 tfifkf. MiftrefTe , your father prayes you leaue yout 
 And helpe to dteffc your fifters chamber vp , (books, 
 YOU know to morrow is the wedding day. 
 
 ian. Farewell fweei maflers both, I muft be gone. 
 
 Lue. Faith Miftrefle then 1 haue no csufe lo ftay 
 
 Her But I haue caufe to pry into this pedant, 
 Methinkea he looket as though he were in loue : 
 Yet if<hytbmtght*3*febe fo humble 
 To caft thy wandring eyes on euery ft ale : 
 Seize thee that Lift, if once I finde thee ranging, 
 nantafo will be quit with thee by changing. Lxu. 
 
 Inter Bapttjta* Gremio, TranJo, KaH>eriot t Bianto, undo. 
 
 "Sop, Signior #cmrrc,ihis Is the pointed day 
 That Kotlxrine and Petrucbie fhould be married, 
 And yet we beare not of oar forme in L aw : 
 What will be faid.wi.at mockery will it be? 
 To want the Bride-groome when the Priert attends 
 To fpeake the cerenioniall rites of marriage? 
 Whae fajes Ltuentio to this fitame of ours? 
 
 No 
 
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 Stan. Who, that Tctrttchio came ? 
 Bop. IjthstPetrucbisczms. (banke. 
 
 BUM. No fir, I fay his horfe cemes with him on his 
 "Bap. Why that's all one. 
 
 Bien. Nay by S.laoy, I hold you a penny a horfeand 
 a man i* more than one,ond y et not many. 
 
 KAtt. No &sfne bu* mine, I muft forfooth be forft 
 To giue my hand oppos'd agahft my heart 
 Vnto a mad-braine rudesby, full of fpleene, 
 Who wuo'd in hafte ;, nd meanes to wed at leyfure : 
 I cold yet I, he vasa franlkke foo!e, 
 Hiding his bitter ielis in blunt behauidur , 
 And to be noted for a meuy man ; 
 Hee'll wooeathoufand,poiut the day of marriage, 
 Make friends, inuite, and proclaims the banes , 
 Yet newer meanes to wed where he hath woo'd : 
 Now muft the world point at poore Kathcriee, 
 And (ay, loe, there 5s mad Pemah'ta'z wife 
 Jf it would pleafebim come and marry her. 
 
 Tra. Patience good kotbetine and Softifla too, 
 Vpon iny life Petruckjo mcanes bur well, 
 Whateuer fortune fiayes him from his word, 
 Though he be blunt, I know htm paiiing wife 
 Though he be merry , yet withaJI he's honsft. 
 
 Kate. Would KatbiriHehzd ne uer feen him though. 
 
 Lxittftepltg. 
 
 Sap. Goe girle,! cannot blame thee wow to weepe. 
 For fiich an in furie would vexe 3 very faint. 
 Much more a fhrew of impatient humour. 
 Enter's 'iowUlls. 
 
 Biaa. M after, matter, newts , and fuch newes as you 
 neuer heard of, 
 
 Bap. Is it new and oWe too? how may that be? 
 
 'JBicrj. Why , is it not newes to heard of Pctrucbi/s 
 
 Bap. Is be come? (comming? 
 
 Him. Why no fir. 
 
 Bap. What then? 
 
 "Sioit. He is comming. 
 
 Tap. Whenwillbebeheere? 
 
 Bioa. When he (lands where I am, and fees you there. 
 
 Tra. But fay ,what to thine olde newes? 
 
 3ion. Why Petruc bio is comming , in a new hat and 
 an old Jerkin , a paire of olde breeches thrice turn'd ; a 
 paire of bootes that haue beene candle-cafes, one buck- 
 led, another lac'd : an olde rufty fwotd tant out of the 
 Towne Armory .with a broken hilt,and chapelcffe: w ith 
 two broken points : his horfe hip'd with an olde mo- 
 thy faddle , and ftirrops of no kindred : befides poflcft 
 with the glanders, and like to mofe in the chine , trou- 
 bled with the Lampafle, infeded with thefafhiPos, full 
 ofWindegaili,fpedwithSpauins, raied with the Yel- 
 lowes, paft cure of the Fiues , ftarkefpoyl'ci wiih the 
 Staggers, begnawne with the Bots, Waidm theba'cke, 
 sndfnoulder-fhotten, neere leg'd before , and with a 
 halfechekt Bitte,& a headftall of fheepes lcather,which 
 being reflratn'd to keepe him from ftambhng,hath been 
 often burft.and now repaired with knots : one girth fixe 
 timespeec'd. and a womans Crupper of vdure, which 
 hath two letters for her name, rairely fet down in flud j, 
 and heerc and there peec'd with packthred. 
 
 "Baf. Who comes with him? 
 
 KM. Oh fir , his Lackey, for all the world Capari- 
 fon'd like the horfe : with a linnen flock on one leg, and 
 a kerfey boot-hofe on the other , gartred with a red and 
 blew iiftjan old hat,& the humor of forty fancies prickt 
 m't for a feather : a monfter, a very monfter in apparel! , 
 & not like a Chriflian foot-boy,or a gentlemans Lacky. 
 
 Tra. Tis fomcod humor pricks htm to this fafhion, 
 Yet oftentimes he goes but meane apparel'd. 
 
 Sap. I am glad he's come howfoere he comes. 
 
 "Sim. Whvfu.hecomesnot. 
 
 Zap. Didft thou'net fay he comesr 
 
 ier fetrvchio <*n& Crvmio. 
 
 ftt. Come, where be thefe gallants* who'j at home- 
 
 "B*p. You arc welcome fir. 
 
 P eir. Arid yet 1 come not well; 
 
 Bap. And yet you halt nor. 
 
 Tra. Not fo well apparell'd as I wifli you were. 
 
 Petr. Were it better 1 fhould rufh in thus : 
 But where is Kate ? where is my louely Bride? 
 How does my fathercgentles methinkes you frownr, 
 And wherefore gaze this goodly company 
 As if they faw fome wondrous monument ' 
 Some Commet, or vnufuall prodigie ? 
 
 Bap. Why fir, you know this isyour wedding day 
 Firfi were we fzd.fearing you would not come, 
 Now fadder that you come fo vnprouided : 
 Fae, doff this habit,ihame to your eftste* 
 An eye-fore to our fotemne fert iuall. 
 
 Tra. And tell vs what occafion ofimport 
 Hath all fo long del ain'd you from your wife , 
 And fent you hither fo volike your felfe ? 
 
 Petr. Tedious it were to tell,and harfh to heare, 
 SufHceth I am come to keepe my word , 
 Though in fome part inforced to digrefTe , 
 Which at more leyfure I will fo excufe , 
 As you frail well be fatisfied with all. 
 But where \sKafe? I fray too long from her. 
 The morning wearesj'tis time we were at Church. 
 
 Tra. See not your Bride in thefe vnrenerent robes, 
 Goe to my chamber, put on clothes of mine. 
 
 Pet. Not I, beleeue roe.thus He vifit her. 
 
 Bap* Bot thus I rruft you will not marry her. (words, 
 
 Pet. Good footh euen thus : therefore ha done with 
 To me fhe's married, not vnto my cloathes : 
 Could I repaire what fhe will weare in me, 
 As I can change thefe poore accoutrements, 
 Twere well for Kate, and better for my felfe. 
 But what afoole am I to chat with you t 
 When I fhouiri bid good morrow to my Bride ? 
 And fcale the title with a louely kiffe. C 
 
 7K*. He hath fome meaning in his mad attire, 
 We will perfwade him be it poffible, 
 To put on better ere he goe to Church. 
 
 Bap. lie after him.and fee the euent of this. Exit. 
 
 7><t. But fir, Loue concerneth vs to adde 
 Her fathers liking, which to bring to paffe 
 As before imparted to your worfhip , 
 i am to get a man what ere he be , 
 It skills not much, weele fit him to our turtle* 
 And he fhall be Vimxniio ofPifa, 
 And make affurance heere in Padua 
 Of greater fummes then I haue promifed , 
 So frell you quietly enioy your hope, 
 And marry fweet Bianca with confenr. 
 
 Luc. Were it not that my fellow fchoolemafta 
 Doth watch BiJHca't Aeps fo narrowly : 
 'Twere good me-thinkes to fteale our marriage , 
 Which once perform'd.let all the world fay no, 
 Ihrkeepe mine owne defpiteof all the world. 
 
 Tra. Thai by degrees we meane to looke into, 
 
 T And 
 
2*0 
 
 The Taming of the Sbrev*. 
 
 And witch our vantage in this bufinelfc, 
 Wee'll ouw-rcach the grey-beird Greauo, 
 The nwrow prying father Mtaela, 
 
 The quaint Mufician, amorous Lino, 
 All tot my Matters Take Lucent*. 
 
 Enter Qremit. 
 
 Signior ^rnm,cameyou from the Church ? 
 
 t/r*. Ai willingly as ere 1 e*me from fchoole. 
 
 7>4. And is the Bride fit Bridegroom coming home? 
 
 Cre. A bridegtoofilc fay you ? 'tis a groome indeed, 
 A grumlling eroonK.and that the gii le fhall fintic. 
 
 7>4. Cofftcr then fhe.why 'tw impolfible, 
 
 Cre. Why h' a dcuill.a deuill,a very fiend. 
 
 7>4. Why (he s a Jeuill,a dtuill.the deuils damme. 
 
 Crt. Tut.fhe's a Lambe,a Ooue.a foole to him: 
 lie tell you fir Lxcextit \ when the Pncfl 
 Should aske if A'-irWw fhould be his wife, 
 I,by goggs woooes quoth hr,and fworcfo loud, 
 That all amaz'd the Prieft let fall die bookt, 
 Andashefioop'd againe totake it vp, 
 This mad-br ain'd bndegroome tooke him fuch a cufle, 
 That downe fell Piieft and booke.and booke ind Pjieft, 
 Now take them vp quoth he, if any lilt. 
 
 7~r-i. What faid the wench when he rofe againe t 
 
 Cjrt. Trembled and (hookc : for why.hc fUmp'd and 
 fworc,as if the Vicar meant to (oxen him : but after ma- 
 ny ceremonies done, hee calls for wine,a health quoth 
 he, as if he had beene aboord carowftng to hit M ates af- 
 ter a ftorme, quaft off the Mufcidell,and threw the fops 
 all in the Sextons face -. hauing DO other rcafon, but that 
 hit beard grew chinne and hungerly.and feem'd to aske 
 him fop* a hee was drinking : This donc.hw; tooke the 
 Bride about the necke, and kift her lips with foch a cla- 
 morous fmacke, that at the parting all the Church did 
 cccho: and I feeing this,cme i hence tor very (hame;and 
 after mcc I know the rout is commtng, fuch a mad mar- 
 ryige ncuer was before : harke, harke, lhrethcmin- 
 ftreliplay. Mufitktfby*, 
 
 Enter Petruebi, Kgtf t 'Eiaaca ) f/frtfn/i l 'Baptifiat 
 
 /Vfr.Gemlemen & friends, I thank you for your pains, 
 I know you thinke to dine with me 10 day, 
 And haueprepar'd great ftore of wedding chrerc, 
 But To it is, my hafte doth call me hence, 
 And therefore heere I meane to take my leauc. 
 
 B*f, Is't potTible you will away to night { 
 
 Pet. I muft away to day before night come, 
 Make it no wonder: if you knew my bufineffe, 
 You would in treat me rather goe then day : 
 And honefi company,! thanke you all, 
 That haue beheld me giue away my felfe 
 To this moft patient, (wca, and venuous wife, 
 Dine with my fathcr.drinke a health to me, 
 For I muft hence, and farewell to you all. 
 
 Tra. Let vs mtreat you Bay till after dinnel- 
 
 Pet. It may not be. 
 
 Cm. Lctmeintreatyou. 
 
 Pet. It cannot be. 
 
 Kut. Let me intrcat you. 
 
 Tit, I am content. 
 
 Kr. Arc you content to (hy ? 
 
 Pt. I am content you fhall entreat me flay, 
 Bu t yet not ft ay ,entreat me how you can. 
 
 Kat. Now if you loue me (lay. 
 
 fa. <JrwT7;c,n>vhorfc 
 
 Gru. I fir. they be ready, the Owes haue eaten the 
 horfei. 
 
 Kae. Nay then, 
 
 Doe what thou can ft, I will not goe to day, 
 No, nor to morrow, not till IpUafe my felfc , 
 The dore i* open fir, there lies your 
 You may be togging whiles youi bootn te greene : 
 For me.Ile not be gone till I pleafe my felfe 
 Tu like you'll proue a iolly furly g;oome , 
 That take icon you at the firft foroundly. 
 
 Tet . O Kate content dice ,p ret hec be not angry . 
 
 Kit. I will be angry, what haft thou to doe? 
 Father.be quiet, he (ball ftay my leifure. 
 
 Crt. 1 marry fir , now it begins to worke. 
 
 K*t. Gcotlemcn/orwjrdtoihebridalldinno> 
 I fee a woman may be made a foole 
 If (he bad not a fpirit to refift. 
 
 Pet. They Qiall goe forward Kate at thy command 
 Obey the Bride you that attend on her. 
 Goe to the feaft, reuell and dooiineere , 
 Carowfc Gill meafurc to her maiden-head, 
 Bemadde and merry, or goe hang youtfeluct: 
 But for my bonny Kutc , fhe mutt with me . 
 Nay, lookcnot big.rvor flampe, nor ftare,not fret, 
 1 wilt be mafter ot what is mine owne, 
 Shce it my goods,my chattels. fhe is my houfe. 
 My hou(hold-Quffe,my field, my barne , 
 My horfe,my oxe,niy affe, my any thing, 
 And heere fhe Hands, touch her who euer dare, 
 He bring mine adion on the proudeft he 
 That ftops my way in PitdiM : Crwnit 
 Draw forth thy weapon,we ace be.'cc with tbccues , 
 Refcuethy Millreffeifihou beamsn: 
 Feare not fwm wench.they fhall not touch thee Kate, 
 He buckler thee agamft a Million. Extuni. p.Ka. 
 
 "Sap. Nay.let them goe.a corple of quiet ones, (ing 
 
 6' re. Went they not quickly,! fhould die with laugh* 
 
 Tra. Of all mad matches ncuer wasthe like. 
 
 Lac. MiftrciTi what'i your opinion ofyour fifter? 
 
 A/<.Triat being mad her felfc, (he's madly mated. 
 
 Cre. I warrant him Petrucbia is Kited . 
 
 /ty Neighbours and friid.,t hough Bride & Bride- 
 Fort ofupply the places at the table, (groom want) 
 You know there wants no iunkets at the feaft : 
 Lucent, , you fhall fupply the Bridegroomes place, 
 And let Bia(a take hot fiftcisroome. 
 
 Tra. Shallfweei2feK>i ptaclifc how to bride u? 
 
 Bap. She fhall Lncmtio: come gentlemen lets goe. 
 
 Enter Crumig Exeunt. 
 
 Gru : Fic.fic on all tired lades, on all mad Maticrs,8t 
 all foule waies : was euer man fo bfzten ? was euer man 
 foraide r was euermanfo weary - I am feat before to 
 make a fire.and they arc comming after to warme them: 
 now were noc 1 a litttepot,& foone hot ; my very lippes 
 might freeze to my teeth, my tongue to he roofe of my 
 mouth, my heart in my belly, ere 1 fhould come by a fire 
 to thaw me, but I wich blowing the fite (hall w arme my 
 felfe : for confidering the weather , a tallet man then 1 
 will take cold . Holla, hoa 
 
 Eater Curtii. 
 
 Curt. Who is that calls fo coldiy ? 
 
 Cm. A piece of Ice : ifthuu doubt it, inou maifr 
 Hide ftom my fhouldcr to my hle r with ro 
 _ _____ _ grf -fcr 
 
The Taming of the Shrew. 
 
 221 
 
 greater a run but my head and my necke. Afire good 
 Curtis. 
 
 Cur. Is my mafter and his wife comming Gnmiief 
 
 Cru. Oh I Curtu T, and therefore fire, fire, cait on no 
 water. 
 
 Cur. Is fhe fo hot a fhrew as fhe's reported. 
 
 Cru. She was good C tin's before this froft: but thou 
 know'd winter tames man, woman, and bead : for ic 
 hathtam'dmyoldroafterjandmyncwmifltis, and my 
 felfe fellow r//>. 
 
 Cru. Away you three inch foole, I am no beift. 
 
 Cnt. Am I but three inchei? Why thy home is a foo 
 and fo long am I at the leaft. Butwilc thou makcafite 
 or (hall 1 complaineon thee toourmiftris, whole hand 
 (Hie being now at hand) thou fhaltfoone feele, to thy 
 cold comfort, for being flow in thy hot office. 
 
 Cur. I prcthcc good Crw/<?,tell me, how goes the 
 world? 
 
 Cm. A cold world Curlii in enery office but thine, & 
 therefore fire': do thy duty, and haue thy dutie, for my 
 Mafter and miftris ate almoft frozen to death. 
 
 Cur. There's fuercadie, and therefore good Grunih 
 thenewes. 
 
 Cm. Why lacke boy, ho boy, and at much newes tt 
 wilt thou. 
 
 Cur. Comr,you are fo full of coni cat ching. 
 
 Gr. Why therefore fire, for 1 haue caught extreme 
 cold. Where's the Cooke, is fupper ready, the houfe 
 trim'd, tufhes Rrew'd, cob webs fwept, the feruingmen 
 in their oc w fiiflian, the white ftockings. and euery offi- 
 cer his wedding garment on ? Be the lackey faire with' 
 in, the Gils faire without, the Carpets hide, and euerie 
 thing in order ? 
 
 Cur. AH'readie : and therefore I pray thee newes. 
 
 Gru Firtt know my horfe is tircid, my mafter & mi- 
 ftris falnc our. Cur. How? 
 
 Gr*. Out of their (addles into the chirr, and thereby 
 hangs a tale. 
 
 Car. Let's ha't good Grumia+ 
 
 Cru. Lend thine care. 
 
 Citr. Heere. 
 
 Cru. There* 
 
 Cur. This 'tis tofe*lf tale,not to heare a ta?r 
 
 Cru. And therefore 'tis cal'd a fenlible tale: and this 
 Cuffe was but to knockeatyour care, and bcfeech lift- 
 ning : now I begin, Inprimis wee came downc a fo wfc 
 hill, my Mafter riding bchmde my Miftrii. 
 
 Cur. Both of on* horfe? 
 
 Cm. What's that <o thee? 
 
 Cur. Why a horfe 
 
 Cru. Tell thou the tale : but hadft thou not croft me, 
 thou fljouldjl haue heard how her horfe fel, and {he vn- 
 dcr her hoi fc : thou (houUJft haue heordjn how miery a 
 place, how (he was bemoil'd, how bee teft her wfjth the 
 iiorfc vpon her, how hcbeat mebecaufe her horfcftum- 
 >fed,ho fhe waded through the dart to pluckc hiro off 
 
 : how he fwote.how fix: prai'd, that neucr prai'dbe- 
 "ore : how I fried , how the horfes ranne away, how her 
 >rid!cwasburft : how I loft my crupper, with manie 
 hings of worthy memorie, which now (hall die in obli- 
 uion, and thou returne vncxperienc'd to thy grtue. 
 
 Cur. By this rcckning he is more fhrew than (lie. 
 
 Cru. I.and that thou and thepi*ndeftofyou all fhall 
 inde when he corqes home. But what talke 1 of this? 
 Call forth Afcrfcunc/. Itftjb, Nicbcte, Pfiillip,(f(ter,Si. 
 ftrftf and th reft t Ut their heads beeflicktly comb'd, 
 
 their blew coats brufh'd, and their garters of an indifle 
 rent knit, let them curtfie with their left Jegges, and no 
 prefume to touch a baire of my Mafters horfe-taile, ril 
 they kifle their hands. Are they all readie t 
 
 Cur. They are. 
 
 Cru. Call them forth. 
 
 Cor. Do youheare ho? you muft mecte my maiftei 
 to countenance my miftm. 
 
 Cru. Whyfhchathafaccofherowne 
 
 Cur. Who knowes not that? 
 
 Cru. Thou it fcem es, that ca I j for company to cot 
 tenance her. 
 
 Cur t J call them forth to credit her. 
 Enter fourter fine ftrutngmen. 
 
 Cru. Why (he comes to borrow nothing of them 
 
 Watt Welcome home Grutnie. 
 
 Phil. How now Grumi*. 
 
 Nie(. Fellow Crumio. 
 
 Nat. How now old lad. 
 
 Cru. Welcome you : how now you : what you: fel- 
 low you : and thus much for greeting* Now rny fptuce 
 companions, is all rcadie.and all things ne ate? 
 
 Nat. All things is readie, how neere is our mafter ? 
 
 Ore. E'neat hand, alighted by this: and therefore be 
 not -Cockcs pa (Tion,fi!encc, I heare my mafter 
 
 SnterPetrucbiaand Kate. 
 
 Pa. Where be thefe knaues? What no man ac doore 
 To hold my ftirrop.toor to take my horfe t 
 Where is Nathaniel, Gregory, PhiUif. 
 
 All far. Heere,heerc hr,hccre (ir 
 
 Pet. Heere fir,heere fir,htere fir.heere fir. 
 You logger-heeded and vnpollifht groonies t 
 What? no attendance? no regard? no dutie? 
 Where is the foolifh knaue I fent before ? 
 
 Cru. Heere fir, as foolifh as I was before* 
 
 TV* .You pezant,fwain,you horfon malt-horfe drudg 
 Did I iiot bid thee meete me in the Parkc, 
 And bring alone thcfe rafcal knaues with thee? 
 
 Crumio. Nttbanitti coarc fir was not fully made, 
 A nd (/<}<// pumpes were all vnpinkt i'th heelc : 
 There was no Linke to colour Petert hat, 
 And tf alrers dagger was not come from fheathing.: 
 There were none fine, but si&*m y Raft, and Crtgerj t 
 The reft were ragged, old, and beggerly, 
 Yet as they are, heere arc they come to meete you 
 
 pet. Go rafcals,go,and fetch rny fuppet in. Ex&r 
 Where is the life rim late I led? 
 Where are thofe ? Sit downed*. 
 And welcome. Soud,foud,foud,foud. 
 Enter feruaati witkfufper, 
 
 Why when I fay? Nay good fweete Kate\>e merrie. 
 Off with my boott, you rogues .-you villaines, when? 
 // <js tb Friar of O)dtrsgr*j t 
 At ht forth **%</ b't aj. 
 Out you rogue, you pluckc my foote awrte. 
 Take that, and mend the plucking of the other. 
 Be mernc Kate : Some water heere what hoa. 
 
 Enter ant with vsaler. 
 
 Where's my Spaniel Troiluii Sirra, get you hence, 
 And bid my cozen Ferdinand come hither : 
 One KM that you muft kiflc, and be acquainted with. 
 Where are mySlippers f Shall I haue fome w at er ? 
 Come Ktat and wafh,k welcome heartily J 
 you horfon viDaine, will you let it falls* 
 Ij *!2L 
 
22* 
 
 The Taming of tbf Shrew. 
 
 Kalt. Patience 1 pray you, 'twas a fault vnwilliflg. 
 
 Ptt. Ahorfon beetle-headed flap-ear'd knauc : 
 Come KauCn down t I know you haoe a ftomacie, 
 Will you glue thankn, fwcete KMt,ot elfe (hall 1 > 
 What's this, Mutton? 
 
 i.Srr. 1. 
 
 Ptt. Who brought it? 
 
 Ptter. I. 
 
 Pet. Tit burnt, tn<l fo is all the menie : 
 Whst doggcs ire thefe ? Where is the ufcall Cooke ? 
 How durll you villainc* br'mg it from the drcffer 
 And ferue it thus to me that loue it not ? 
 There, take it to you, trenchers, cups,andall : 
 You heedleffe i ol t-hc-ids, and vnmanner'd (laues. 
 What, do you grumble? lie be with you Araight 
 
 Kate. 1 pray you husband be not lo dtfquict, 
 The mcate was well, if you were fo contented. 
 
 ftt. I tell thee Kafe, *twa burnt and dried away, 
 And I exprcfTely.am forbid to touch it : 
 For it engenders choller, planteth anger. 
 And better 'twere tnat both of vs did taft 
 Since of our felues. our felucs aie chollcricke. 
 Then feede it with fuch ouer-rofted fleflv 
 Be patient, to morrow'! fiulbe mended, 
 And for this night we'l fafi for compame. 
 Come I wil bring thee to thy Bridill chamber. ZXUJM. 
 Enter Servants ferrety. 
 
 Nah. Peter didft euer fee the like. 
 
 Peter. He kil her in her owne humor. 
 
 grumie. Where is he? 
 
 later Curtit A Servant. 
 
 Cur. In her chamber, making a fermon of continen- 
 cjetoher.andrailes.andfweares, and rates, that fhee 
 (poote foule) knowes not which way to Ptand,to lookc, 
 to fpeake, and fits as one newrifen from a dreame. A> 
 way, away, for he it comming hither. 
 Enter Pttrucbio. 
 
 "Pet. Thus ham I politickely begun my reigne, 
 And 'tis my hope to end furceflefully ; 
 My Faulcon now ts fharpe, and pafTing emptie, 
 And til fhe floope. (he moft not be full gorg'd, 
 For then fhe neuer Jaoke&wpon her lure. 
 Another way I haue to mad rny Haggard, 
 To make her come, and know her Keepers call: 
 That is, to watxh her, as we watch thefe Kites, 
 That bane, andbeate, and will not be obedient 
 She eate no meate to day, nor none fhali cat e. 
 Laft ntght (he flepr not, nor to night fhc fhall not : 
 A with the meete, feme vndcferued fault 
 He findc about the making of tb bed. 
 And heerc lie fling the pillow, there the boulder 
 This way the Couerlct, another way the Qicets : 
 I, and amid this hurlie I intend, 
 That all is done in reuerendcate of her, 
 And in conclufion, fhe fhal warch all night, 
 And if fhe chance to nod U raile and brawle, 
 And with the clamor keepc her (til awake ; 
 This r> a way to kil a Wife with kindnefle, 
 And thus He rurbe Her mad and headArong humor : 
 He that knowes better how to tame a (hiew, 
 Now let him fpeike, 'tis charity to fhew, Exit 
 
 fnttr Tranio Md Hcrttnfw ; 
 
 Tra. Is'tpof*ible friend L,ijit, th miftris "Susaca 
 Doth fancre any other but Luctatit, 
 I td you fir, (he beares me faire in hand. 
 
 IMC. Sir , to faciifie you in what I haue fai^ 
 
 Stand by, and marke the manner of his teaching. 
 
 Her. Now Miftris, profit you in what you rtadc? 
 
 Elan. What M after r cade you 6rft, refoiue me (hat ? 
 
 Hor. I reade, that I profefle the Art to loue. 
 
 "Stan And may you prone, fir Mafter of your Art. 
 
 Lue. While yoa fwett deae ptoue MiftreUe of my 
 heart. 
 
 HOT. Q^ickc proceed ers marry, now tel ox I pray, 
 you that durft fwear that your miftris^wvj 
 Lou'd m< in the World fo wel as Lucentit. 
 
 Tnt. Oh defpightful Looe, vnconftant womankind, 
 ] tel thet Lifio this is wondertull. 
 
 Hxr. Miftakenomore,lamnotL//o, 
 Nor a Mufnian ai I feemeto bee, 
 But one that fcorrte to liue in this difguife, 
 For fuch a one as leaue a Gentleman, 
 And makes a God of fuch a Cullion ; 
 Know fir, that I am cal'd Hantnjio. 
 
 TVva, Signior Hortenfto t \ haue often heard 
 Of your entire affe&ion to "Bianca, 
 And iiocer&ine eyes are witndfe of her lightnefle, 
 1 wil with you , if you be fo contented, 
 Foifweare Rianca, and her loue for euer. 
 
 Htr . Se* how they kiffe and court: Signior Lueeoifo 
 Heere it nay hand, and heere I firmly TOW 
 Newer ro woo her more, but do forfweare her 
 A one vnwonhie all the former faooun 
 Tint I haue fondly flattetMtnem withall. 
 
 7 >. And heere 1 take the like vnfcined oath, 
 Ncuer tomarrie with her, though Hie would mtreate, 
 Fie on her, fee how beaflly fhe dotb court him. 
 
 Her. Would all the world but he had quite forfworn 
 For me, that I may furely keepe mine oatl 
 I wil be married to a wealthy. Widdow, 
 Ere three dayespafle, which hath aslonglou'd me, 
 As I haue lou'd this proud difdainful Haggard, 
 And fo farewel fignior Lnctnito, 
 KindnetTe in women, not their beauteous lookes 
 Sha! win my loue, and fo I take my kauc, 
 In resolution, at 1 fworc before. 
 
 Tr. Miftra Jtianca, blciTe you with fuch grace, 
 As lor, get h to a Lou en Wefied cafe : 
 Nay, I haue tane you napping gentle Loue. 
 And haue fotfwome you with Horterifio. 
 
 Biaa. 7><rw you left, b Jt haue you both forfwome 
 mec? 
 
 Tra. MiDr'uwehaue. 
 
 Lue. Then we are rid ofLifa. 
 
 Tra. I'nuth hee'l haue a luflie. Widdow now, 
 That (halbc woo'd, and wedded in a day. 
 
 'Sum. Godgiuehimioy. 
 
 Tra. I.andbee'ltameher. 
 
 Hif.vca. Hcfayesfo7V<w. 
 
 Tra. Tarth he is gone vnto the taming fcrtoole. 
 
 3/<z.The taming fchoole: what i therefuch a place? 
 
 Tr*. I miftris, and Prtrr6wMt the matter, 
 That teacbeth trickcs eleuen and twentie long, 
 To tame a (brew, aod charme her chattering tongue. 
 
 Bum. Oh M after, marter I haue watcht fo long, 
 That I am dogge-wearie, but atlaA I fpied 
 An aocient Angel comcniog downe the Kill, 
 Wil ferae the turne. 
 
 Tra. WhatisheSW?^ 
 
 "Si. MaAci,a Marcantant,or pedant, 
 
TheTamingof 'the -Shrew. 
 
 221 
 
 I know not what, but formal! in apparrcLI, 
 In gate and countenance finely like a Father. 
 
 Lt. And what of him Tronic ? 
 
 Tra. If lie be credulous, and truft my tale* 
 He make him glad to feeme Vmfentie, 
 And giue atfurancc to "Baptijt* Mtnola. 
 As if he were the right Vincentio. 
 
 Par. Take me your louc, and then let me alone. 
 ntera Pedant- 
 
 Poi. God fane you fir. 
 
 Tra. And you fir, you are welcome, 
 
 farre on, or are you at the fart heft ? 
 
 Tcauaileyou 
 
 Pgd. Sir at the fartheft for 
 
 i wceke or two. 
 
 But then vp farther) and as farre as Rome, 
 And fo to Tripolie, ifGod lend roe life. 
 
 7>*. WhatCountreyman I pray? 
 
 Ped. Q( Mantua. 
 
 TV*. Of Mantua Sir, marrieGod fotbid, 
 And come to Padua carcleflc of your life. 
 
 Fed. My life fir? how I pray? for that goeshard 
 
 7>4. Tis death for any one in Mantua 
 To come to Padua, know yoo not the caufe ? 
 Your ftrips ate (laid at Venice, and the D uke 
 For priuate quarrel 'twixt your Duke and him, 
 Hath publifh'd and proclaimed it openly : 
 'Tis meruaiie, but that you are but newly come, 
 you might hauc heard it elfc proclaicn'd abode. 
 
 fed. Alas fir, it is worfe for me then fo, 
 For I haue bils for monie by exchange 
 From Florence, and muft hcere deliuer than. 
 
 Tra. Wei fir, to do you courtefie, 
 This wi! I do, and this I wil aduifc you. 
 Firft tell me, haue you euer beene at Pifa ? 
 
 fed. J fir, in Pifa hand often bin, 
 Pifa renowned for graue Citizens. 
 
 Tra. Among them know you one Vtnantio 1 
 
 Ptd. I know him not, but I haue heard of him : 
 A Merchant of incomparable wealth. 
 
 Tru. He is my father fir, and footh to faj , 
 In eount'nance fomewhat doth referable you, 
 
 "Bio*. As much as an apple doth an oyrier, & all one 
 
 Trt. To faue your life in thiseKtremitic, 
 This fauor wil I do you for his fake, 
 And thinke it not the worft ofall } our fortunes, 
 That you are like to Sir Vmcentio. 
 His name and credite fhai you vnderiake, 
 And in my houfe you fbal be friendly lodg'd, 
 Looke that yon tajce vpon you as you (hould, 
 you vnderftand me fir : fo (hal you ftay 
 Til you haue done your bufinefle in the Citie : 
 If this be court 'fie fir, accept of it. 
 
 Ptd. Oh fir I do, and wil repute you euer 
 The patron of my life and libertie. 
 
 Tra. Then go with me, to make the matter good, 
 This by the way I let ycu > nderftand, 
 My father is heere look'd for eucric day, 
 To pafle afluran :e of a dowrc in marriage 
 Twixt me, and one Bafti/lot daughter heere: 
 In all thcfefircamftar.ccs I!e iaftructyou, 
 Co with me to cloath you as becomes you. Exeunt. 
 
 e/^Sftfj Quart-M. Scena*Ptima. 
 
 Enter Katberiaaaatl<jrumiv. 
 
 (jr. No, no forfooth I dare not for my lire. 
 
 KM. The more my wrong, the more his fpite appears 
 What, did he marric me to famiiTi me ? 
 Beggers that come vnto my fathers dooire, 
 Vpon intreatie haue a prefent a! roes, 
 Ifnot, rlfewhere they meete with charitie: 
 But I , who neuer knew bow to intreat, 
 Nor neuer needed that I fhould intreatc, 
 A*m ftaru'd for roeate, giddic for lacke of fleepc : 
 With oathes kept waking, and with brawling fed, 
 And that which fpigbts me more then all thcic" wants, 
 He does it vndcrname of pcrfccl louc : 
 As who flibuld fay. if I fliould fleepe or eate. 
 'Twere deadly fickncfie, or clfe prefent death. 
 I prethce go, aud get me fome repair, 
 I care not what, fo it be holfome foodc 
 
 qra. What fay you to a Neats foote ? 
 
 Kate. Tis pafsing good, \ prechee let me baue it. 
 
 Gru. Ifeareit istoochollcrickcameate. 
 How fay yon to a fat Tripe finely broyl'd i 
 
 Kate. Hike-it well goodGrurniofetchitme. 
 
 Cm. I cannot tell Ifeare'cis chollcricke. 
 What fay you to 3 peece of Bcefe and Muftard? 
 
 KM. A di& rhac I doloue to feede vpon. 
 
 c.ru. I, but the Kluftard is too hot a lit tie. 
 
 K*tt. Why then the Beefe, and let the Muftjrd reft 
 
 Cr. Nay ihen I wil not, you flial haue the Muftard 
 Or elfe you get no beefe ofGrumio. 
 
 Kate. Then both or one, or any thing thouwUt. 
 
 gr. Why then the Muftard without the beefe. 
 
 Kate. Go get thcc gone, thoufalfc deluding flaue, 
 Beats him 
 
 That feed'ft me with the veriename of meate. 
 Sorrow on thcc, and all the packe of you 
 Thawriurnph thus pon my mifery : 
 Go getxthee gone, I fay. 
 
 tntff Petmcbia ,/asJ Hertt*/!e with aitaf. 
 
 Pitr. Hov/ fares my Kate, what fwectiug ail a-mort 
 
 HOT. Miftris.whatcheere? 
 
 Kate. Faith as cold as can be. 
 
 Pet. Plucke vp thy fp>rits,looke cheerfully vpon me. 
 Heere Louc, thou freft how diligent 1 am, 
 To dreffe thy meate my felfc, and brmgit the. 
 I am fure fweet Kate, this bindncffemerites thankei. 
 What, not a word? Nay then, thou lou'ft it not : 
 And all my paines is foried to noproofe. 
 Hecrc take away this dim. 
 
 Katt. I pray you let it (rand. 
 
 Pet. The poorefl feruice is repai de with tfaankes, 
 And fo 4h ill mine before you touch the meate. 
 
 Kate. Ithankeyoufir. 
 
 Htr . Sign jor Petrnchu, fie you are too blame : 
 Come Miftris Kate, lie be src you compare. 
 
 Petr. Eate it vp all Htrtenfa if thou Icucft ruee : 
 Much good do it vnto thy gentle heart ; 
 Kate eate space ; and now my honk Leue, 
 Will we return* vnto thy Fathers houfe, 
 And reuell it as braaely as the beft, 
 Withfilken coats and caps.and golden Rings, . 
 With Ruffes and Cuffcs, and Frdinga!e>, and thing? : 
 With Scarfes,and Fanncs, & double change ofbrauVy 
 With Amber Braceleti.Beades.andali thiskn*u'ry 
 What haft thondin*d?The Tailor ftaiecihy leafure, 
 To dccke thy bodie with his ruffling irealure, 
 
 Cam 
 
224- 
 
 Come Tailor, let YI fee thefe ornaments. 
 
 inter Haterdtfht,. 
 Lay forth the gowne. What newc* with you fir? 
 
 Fit. Hetre is the cap your Worfhip did befpeake. 
 fit. Why this was moulded on a porrengcr, 
 AVeluet difti: Pie.tw, 'lislewd and filthy, 
 Why 'tis a cockle or * walnut-ftiell, 
 A knacke, a toy, a tricke, a babie* cap : 
 Away with it, come In me haue a bigger. 
 
 K.&*. lie haue no bigger, this doth fit the time, 
 And Gentlewomen wcarefuch cap* as tliefe 
 
 Pet. When you ate gentle, you fhall haue one too, 
 And not till then. 
 
 Jlfr. That will not be in haft. 
 
 K*tt. Why fir J truft I may hane leau to fpeake, 
 And fpeakc I will. I am nochilde, no babe. 
 Your betteri haue indur'd me fay my minde. 
 And Jfyouctnaot.beft you flop your eatei. 
 My tongue will tell the anger of my heart, 
 Or elt my heart concealing it wil breake, 
 And rather then it Hull, I will be free, 
 Earn to the vuermoft as I plcafe in words, 
 
 Pet. Why thou (ift ttut, it Is paltrtecap, 
 A cuftard coffen, a bauble, a filken p it, 
 I louc thee well in that thou lik'fl n noi 
 
 Ktat. Loae roe, or loue me uor, 1 like the cap, 
 And irl will haur, or I will haxie none. 
 
 Pit. Thy gowne, why Ii come Tailor let vs f't. 
 Ob metcie God, whatmaiking ftmfe U heere ? 
 Wbao trnrfa fleeue ? 'tis hke demi cannon. 
 What, vp and downe caru'd like es app} Tari t 
 Meets fnip, and nip, and cut, and fliJh nd flafh, 
 Like to a Cenfor in a barbers fhoppe : 
 Why whit a d euil name Tailor caj'ft ihou this ? 
 
 Htr. I fee fhees like tp haue neiriier cap not gowne. 
 
 Ta You bid me make it ordcrlie and well, 
 According to' the faCrnon, and tbeime. 
 
 Pet. Matncanddid: but if you be tcmembrcd, 
 1 didnot bid you marrc it to the time. 
 Go Hop me ouereuery kennell home, 
 For you fhall hop without my coftome fir 
 He none of it 5 hence/mkc your bcft of it 
 
 Kaee. I neuer faw 3 better fafhion'd gowne, 
 More quemt, mor pleating, nor morecommcodabte 
 Belike you meane to make puppet of me. 
 
 Pn. Wliy true, h< sneane* to make a puppet of thee. 
 
 Tail. She faies your Wcnfbip mcanei to make a 
 puppet of her 
 
 Pet. Oh monftrous arrogance 
 Thoulyeft, thou thred, thoii thlrobJc. 
 Thou yard three quancrs.halfe yard, quarter, najle, 
 Thou Flea, thou Nit, thou winter cricket thou i 
 BrauMinmineowoehoufewuhaskcinc of thred : 
 Away thou Ragge, thou quantitie, tbon remnant, 
 Or J (ball fo.bc-mete thee with thy yard, 
 As thou fhalt thtnke on ptating whil'ft thou liw'fl : 
 I tell thee J, that tbou haft man'd her gowne. 
 
 7W. yourworfliipis deceiu'd, the gowne is made 
 Tuft as my matter had direction 
 <7r*/gauc order how it fhoold bedone. 
 
 Gru. I gue him no order, 1 gane him theftuffe. 
 
 7W. But how did yoodefire it fhoold bemader* 
 
 Gru. Marrie fir with needle and thred. 
 
 Tarl. But didyounotrequefttobaueitcut/ 
 
 Crm. Thou haft foc'd many thingi. 
 
 Tut. lhaue. 
 
 The Taming of the Shrew. 
 
 Cm. Face not roec : thoo h*fl brao'd metiie men 
 brave not me ;1 will neither beef ac'd norbrau'd. 
 vnto the e t I bid thy Matter cut out ihe go wne,b ut 1 dii 
 not bid bim cut it 10 peeces.Ergo ihon dtfl. 
 
 Tul. Why hecre is the note of the faQuon to tcArfy 
 
 frt. Readeiu 
 
 Crm. The note lies in'i throaw if Ke fay I fid fo. 
 
 T<ul. Inprimit.a loofe bodied gown*. 
 
 era. M after, ifcuer I faid loofe- bodied gowne, fe 
 me in the skirts of it, and beate me to death wirha boi- 
 tome of browne thred : 1 faid* gowne. 
 
 Ptt. Proceede. 
 
 Tai. With a fmall compart cape. 
 
 Gru. I confeflc the cape. 
 
 Tai. With a tiunkeOeeue. 
 
 dm I confefle two fleeues. 
 
 7 a,. The Qeeuei curioufly ctiu 
 
 Tft. I ther'n he villanit. 
 
 (jni. Error i'th bill fir, error i'tn bill ? t comrfundec 
 the fleeues (hould be cut ou, and fo w'd vp agamc, trv 
 that lie proue * poo (her, tbough thy litile finger be ar 
 mrd in a thimble. 
 
 TU. This is true that I fay, and I had tbee In place 
 wlirrihou flioujdft know it. 
 
 Cm ) am for thcc ftraigbt : take thou the bill, give 
 me thy meat-yard, and fpare not me. 
 
 /Itr. God-a-mercie 6rntmc, then het fhall haue no 
 oddes. 
 
 Pn. Well fir in breefajhe gowoe Is oot for me. 
 
 Cm. You are i'th right fir, 'tis for my mlftns. 
 
 Prt. Go take it vp vmo thy maftas vie. 
 
 Crm. Villaine, not for thy life : Take vp my MiftfffTa 
 gowne for thy ma fieri vfc. 
 
 ?M. Why fir, what's your conceit in thai? 
 
 Crm. Oh ru,theccnceuidcepf then you think for 
 Take vpmy Mifrnigovrneto bisnaftert vfe. 
 Ohfie.fie^ie. 
 
 Pet. HerttJt* t (y thou wilt fee the Tailor paidr 
 Go take it hence, be gone, and fay no more; 
 
 HOT. Tailor, lie pay thee tor tny gown to morrow. 
 Take no vnkiadneffe of his haftie words -. 
 Away I fy .commend mew thy mafter. fxa T*il, 
 
 Pti. Well, come nay Kats,v>c will vnto your fathers, 
 Eoen in ihefe honeft meant habilioienu i 
 Oar putfe* (ball be proud, our garmenta poote : 
 For 'tit the minde that makes the bodie tich. 
 And as thcSunaebteakes through the darkeft clouds. 
 So honor peerethta the meancft habit. 
 What is the lay more precious then the Larke ? 
 Becaufe his feathers are more beantifulL 
 Or is the Adder better then the Ecle, 
 Becaufe his painted skin contents the eye. 
 Oh no good K*ir. neither art thou the worfe 
 For this poor e furniture, and meane array. 
 If thou accounted!) it fhamc.by it on me. 
 And therefore frolirke, we will hence forthwith, 
 Jo feaft and fport vs at thy fathett houfe, 
 Go call my men, and let v ftraight to him, 
 And bring our horfci vnto Longtime end, 
 There vrifwe mount, and thither walke on footr, 
 Lot's fee,I thinke 'd $ now fomo feoen a clockc, 
 Aod well we may come there by dinner t hrre. 
 Kan. I dare atTure /ou fir/tis almoft two, 
 And 'twill be fupper time ere you come there. 
 
 Prt. Ttfhallbtfeuenerclgotohorfe: 
 Looke what I fpeakc, or do, of think c so dee, 
 
 You 
 
WxTamaigoftheSbra,. 
 
 You are ftill eroding it,firs let 1 ! alone, 
 will not goe to day, and ere I doe, 
 t (hall be what a clock 1 fay it is. 
 H. Why fothb gallant will command the fonne. 
 
 &er Traao^andtkt Pedawdreft Ukf Pbictatto. 
 
 Tra. Sirs, chit is the houfe, plcafe if you chat 1 call. 
 
 Fed. I what clfe, and but 1 be deceined, 
 Signior Ba^tifla may remember roe 
 Neerc cwentie ycares a goe in Genoa. 
 
 >A Where we werq lodgers, at the Pegfwt t 
 Tis well, and hold your owne in any cafe 
 With fuch aaileritie as longeth to a father. 
 
 Ptd. I warrant you : but fir here comes'y OUT &oy, 
 Twere good he were fcbool'd. 
 
 Tra. Feare you not him : ' 
 Now dac yea* 4tie throughlie ! aduife you t 
 imagine 'twere the right Vimctntw. 
 
 "Bun. Tot, feare not me. 
 
 Tra. But haft thou done thy errand to ' 
 
 JSha I told him that your father wa at Center, 
 And that you look't for him this day in Padaa. 
 
 Tra. Th'art a tall fellow, hold thce that to dtioke. 
 Here comes Btfttfta ; fei Joar countenance fir. 
 
 Eme,aft,ftaa*dLuctatio: pedant tooted 
 mdkire beadtd. 
 
 Sir, this is the gentleman I told you of, 
 I pray yon ftand good father to me now, 
 Glue me 'Siaaea for my patrimony. 
 
 Fed Soft fon: fir by your leauc,haoing com to Padua 
 To gather in Tome debts, my (on Lucent 
 Made me acquainted with a waighty caufe 
 Of lone betweene your daughter an y ' nrnfel 
 And for the good report I heare of you, 
 And fo? the louche beareth to your daughter, 
 
 i fttetol-'^ : to ftay hinroot too long, 
 I am costeot in a> eood father* care 
 To haue him matcnt, ind if you plerf" f -i. likt 
 Kn wotfe then l,vpon fome agreement 
 Me (hall you 6nde readte and willing 
 With one confent to haue her fu bellowed ; 
 For curious 1 cannot be with you 
 Signior T&afttfa, of whom I heare fo well. 
 
 Sap. Sir, pardon me in what I haue to fay, 
 Your plaitmefle and your fhortneffe pleafc me well* 
 Right true itis your fonne/wwzfwhere 
 Doth loue my daughter,and (he louecb him, 
 Or both diflemble deepeh/ their arTeaions ; 
 And therefore if you fay no more then this. 
 That like a Father you will deale with him. 
 And paffe my daughter a fuflicient dower, 
 The match is made, and all is done, 
 Your fonne (hall haue my daughter with confent. 
 
 Tra. t thanke you fir, where then doe you know bed 
 We be affied and fuchaffuraoce tane. 
 As (hall with either parts agreement ftand. 
 
 7tff. Not in my houfe Laccnttojot you know 
 Pitchers haue cares, and I haue manie feroants, 
 Bcfidcs old Grtffue is harknmg ftill, 
 And hippilie we might be interrupted. 
 
 Tra. Tbenatmylodging,andittikeyou, 
 There dotbmy fathezlie : and there this right 
 
 Wcele paflc the bulrnefle priuately and well t 
 Send for your daughter by your feruant here, 
 My Boy (hall fetch the Scrinener prefentlie, 
 The wocfl is this that at fo (lender warning. 
 You are like to haue a thin and (lender pittance. 
 
 2<V. It likes me well 
 Canku hie you home, and bid Vuaca make her readie 
 
 ftraight; 
 
 And if you will cell what hath hapned, 
 Lucentiaj Father is arriued in Pad^ 
 And how (he's like to be Lueeutici wife. 
 
 "Bind. I praie the gods (he may withal! my bcaie. 
 
 Exit 
 
 Tr<v>. Dallie net with the gods,but get tbee gone. 
 
 Enter Peter. 
 
 Signior ?<?#*, ihaH 1 leade the way, 
 We r omc, one mefle is like to be your cheer*, 
 Come fir .we will better it in Pift 
 
 "Sap. 1 follow you. 
 
 Enter Lr.ctntu, auLXioMlelb. 
 
 Bum. CtuiAtf. 
 
 IMC. What faift thou Biondtfo. 
 
 BienJi. You few my Matter winke and laugh vpon 
 you? 
 
 Luc. Bietdeit, what of that? 
 
 Biumd. Faith nothing : but has left roeehcre behind* 
 to expound the oocaoiag or morrall of his figoe* and to- 
 kens. 
 
 Luc. I pray thee moralize them. 
 
 Srnid. Then thus : 'Bifttf.n ftfe talking with the 
 decehung Father of a deceitful! fonoe. 
 
 L*c. And what of him? 
 
 Bund. His daughter is to be brought by you to the 
 fupper. 
 
 ** And then. 
 
 ?>. The old PrieO at Saint L*k* t Church is n y oar 
 command at all houres. , 
 
 Lac. And what of all this. 
 
 'Bion. I cannot tell, expccl they are bufied aboot a 
 counterfeit arToifice : take you aflurance of her, C*m 
 prtKilegioadlmpremendirmjiltmt to th' Church take rb 
 Prieft, Clarke, and fome furficicne honeft wkne0ea t 
 If this be not that you looke fot, I haue no more to fay, 
 But bid "Bumc* farewell for euet and a day. 
 
 UK. Hear ft thru TfnmdeBo. 
 
 Bund. I cannot tarry : 1 knew a wench maricd io an 
 afternoone as (hee went to the Garden fot Parfeley to 
 (turTe a Rabit , and fo may you (ir : and fo adew fir, my 
 Mafterrtach appointed me to goe to Saint Lkfi to bid 
 the Pried be readie CO come againfi you come with your 
 appendix. exit. 
 
 Ltte. I mty and will, if (he be fo contented . 
 She will be pleas'd, then wherefore (hould I doubt t 
 Hap what bap may, lie roundly goe about her : 
 k (hall goe hard if Coal-it goe without her. Exii. 
 
 later tttnttbio, Kate,Hartnti 
 far Come on a Gods oame^oncemorc coward our 
 fathers: 
 
 Good Lord how bright and goodly Ihinrs the Moonr. 
 Katt. The Moone, theSurtne ; it is not Moonelight 
 now. 
 
 Pw- I fay it is the Moone that (hints fo bright. 
 Hat. I know it is the Sonne that (nines fo bright. 
 Ptt. Now by my mothers fonoe, and that's my felfc, 
 
226 
 
 The Taming of the Shrew. 
 
 lt(hailbetnoone,or ftarre.or what I hd, 
 Oi ere I tourney to your Fathers houfe 
 Goc on, and fetch our horfci backeagamc. 
 Eucrmorc croft and croft .nothing but croft. 
 
 flcrt. Say as he fairs, or we /hall ncuei got. 
 
 K jie. Forward 1 pray , fince we hauc come To tar re , 
 And be it moone, orfunnr,or what you plea(c< 
 And ifyou plcafe 10 call it a rufh Candle, 
 Henceforth I vowe it (hall be fo for me, 
 
 fftr. 1 fay it is the Moone. 
 
 Kate, I know it ii the Moonr. 
 
 Par, Nay thcuyoulyc it is the bleffed Sunr>c. 
 
 Kite. Then God be blclt, it in the bleded fun, 
 But funnc it is not.whcn you fay it is not 
 And the Moone change* cuen at y om mmde t 
 What you will hauc it nam'd,euen thai K is, 
 And fo it (hall be fo for Katbtnm. 
 
 Hart. Petracbif, goe thy waits, the field is won 
 
 Petr. We!l v forward/orward,thus the bowlc fbould 
 And not vnluckily agamft the Biai . (run, 
 
 But fofti Company is comming here 
 
 Enter Viucmtti. 
 
 Good morrow gentle Miftns,, where away 
 Tell me fweetc K</c ,and tell me truely too, 
 Haft thou beheld a frefhcr Gentlewoman 
 Such warrcof whrte and red within her chcekes: 
 What ftars do fpanglc heauen with fuch bcautie, 
 Acthofe two eyes become that heauenly tare ? 
 Faire lonely Matde,once more good day to thcci 
 Sweete &/*embrace her foi her beautici fake. 
 
 Hart. A will make the mm mad to make the woman 
 
 ofhim. 
 
 JUto. Yong budding Virgm.faire.and frcfh,& fweet, 
 Whether away , or whether is thy aboadc? 
 Happy the Parents of fo fairc a childe , 
 Happier the man whom fauourable ft art 
 A lots thee for his louely bedfellow 
 
 Petr, Why how now K.MI ,1 hope thoo art not mad, 
 This is a man old, wrinckled, faded, withered, 
 And not a Maiden, as thou ftift he is. 
 
 Kate . Pardon old father my miftaking eiet, 
 Thatbauebin Co bedazled with the funne. 
 That cutty thing I looke'on Ice met h grocor 
 Now I percejue thou an a reuercnt Father 
 Pardon I pray thec for my mad miftaking. 
 
 fttr. Do good old grandfue.fic wit hall make known 
 Which way thou trauelleft, if along with v, 
 We (hall be loyfull of thy companic. 
 
 fin. Faire Sir, end you my merry Miftns, 
 That with your (hangc encounter much amafde OK . 
 My name is ctll'dfmceaiio, my dwelling Pifa t 
 And bound 1 am to Tadua,ihere to vifite 
 A Tonne of mine,which long 1 haue not feene. 
 Petr. What it his name? 
 Yme. Luceatto gentle fa 
 Petr. Happily met, the happier for thy forme: 
 And now by Law^s well a reuetent age, 
 1 may iniitle thee my louuig Father, 
 Th fiftcr to my wifc.this Gentlewoman, 
 Tfey Sonne by ibi* hath married t wenider noi, 
 Norbenotgiieued, (he is ofgoodefteeme. 
 Her dowrie wcalthi t,and of wort hie birih , 
 8efidc,Co qualified, as may befecme 
 The Spoufe of any noble Gentleman . 
 Let me tfobrart wi 
 
 And wander we to fee thy hone ft fonnt, 
 Who will of thy arnuall be full loyous. 
 
 Vint But it this true, or it it elfe your pleafure. 
 Like pica (ant trauailors to breakea left 
 Vpon the companie you ouertake? 
 
 Htn. I doe affure thee father fo it it 
 
 fttr. Come goe aleng and Tee the truth hereof. 
 For our firft mertiment hath made thee lealoui fxetait. 
 
 Hor. Well Pttritcbia, this hat put me in heart; 
 Haue ro my Widdow, and if (he. froward 
 Then haft thou taught tVff*/utoberntov*ard. 5** 
 
 Eater 'BtoodtOe, Luctmio and 'Bianea^ Gremu 
 
 u out tefart. 
 
 Blood. Softly and fwiftly fu.for thcPneftisicady. 
 Luc. I flic Tiiondtlle ; but they may chance to neede 
 thee at home.thetcfore leaue vs Exit 
 
 Biond. Nay faith, lie fee the Church a your backe 
 and then come backe to my miftri* as foone at I can 
 Crt. I inaruaile Camtto comes not all this while. 
 
 Eater Petrucbie, Kati, "Uiacentic, (jmnit 
 
 vttb AtieotUnli 
 
 Petr. Sirheresthedoore, this is Lucent* i houfe, 
 I My Fathers bearcs more toward the Market plact, 
 Thither n\uft I ,and tierc 1 leauc you fir 
 
 Vm. You (hall not choofe but drinke before you go 
 I ihmkc I (hall command your welcome here) 
 And by all hkelihood'fome cheere is toward Koc(_ 
 (jrtm. They're bufie within, you werebcfl knocke 
 lowder. 
 
 Pedant lookfi ew of the window. 
 Fed What's he that knockcs as he would beat downc 
 the gate? 
 
 Cot. Is Signioi Lucent 10 within fir? 
 Ptd. He's wuhiiifir.butnot to be fpoken withall. 
 Pixc. What if a man bring him a hundred pound or 
 j two to make metric withall. 
 
 Fed. Keepc your hundred pounds to you/ fclfe, he 
 (hall necde none fo long as I hue. 
 
 Petr. Nay.I told you your fonne was well bcioued in 
 ftdita -. doe you heare fir, to leaue friuoious circumft 
 ce, 1 pray you tell ficniot L*fntu> that hit Father it 
 come from Pifa, and is nere at the doorc to fpeake with 
 him 
 
 Fed. Thou lieft his Father it come from Padua, and 
 here looking oot at the wmdow. 
 Via. Art thou hit father? 
 Ptd. I fir/o his mother (aici.if I may belecue her. 
 Pttr. Why how now geotlcman: why this is flat kna- 
 ueric to take vpon you another mans name. 
 
 Pt<U. Lay hands on the villaine, I beleeuea meanes 
 toccfcn (o>ne bodie in thisCine vnder my countenance. 
 
 Enter Btondflle. 
 
 Bit. I hauc feene (hem in the Church together, God 
 fend'em good (hipping : bat who ii here? mine old Ma. 
 fterVmttntta: now wee aievndone and btough tons- 
 thing. 
 
 Via. Come hither crackhempe 
 Bion. I hope I may choofe Sit. 
 V<n. Come hither you rogue,* what haue you forgot 
 met? 
 
 Bund. Forgot you.no fir : I codld not forget you, for 
 1 ncuer faw you before in all my life. 
 
 Vine. What,you notorious villame.didft thon neuer 
 fee thy Miftiis (ubei^mcmtio ? 
 
 Bum. What 
 
Tht Timing if the Shrew. 
 
 22? 
 
 Stm. What my old worfhipfull old matter? yes 
 mark fir fee where he looket out of the window 
 
 Vim. Iflfoindeede. Htkuta Bt^fOf. 
 
 lien. HclpCjhclpc, hdpc,hctc' a mad man will mur- 
 der me. 
 
 pedai, Htlpc.fonne. htlpe fignior "Btft^j 
 
 Ptir. Free the Kattlcit ftsad afidc and fee the end of 
 ihiseontrouerfic. 
 
 fncer Pedant winhferua*ti ) 'Bytift* > Tranh. 
 
 Tra. Sir, what are you that offer to bcate my fer- 
 uaut? 
 
 . What am I fir nay what are you fir : oh immor- 
 tall Godds : oh fine villame, a filkcn doubilet, vcl- 
 ucthofe,afcarleicloake,aiidacopatainehat: oh I am 
 vndone, I am vndone : while I plaic chc good husband 
 at home, my (bone and my feruant fpend all at the vot- 
 
 rfitk. 
 
 Tra. How now, what's the matter? 
 
 "Soft. What is the man lunaticke ? 
 
 Tra. Sir, you feeme a fobcr eocient Gentleman by 
 your habit: but your words (hew you a mad man : why 
 ltf,wh)i ceme$ it you, if I weare Pcarle and gold J (hank 
 my good Father, 1 am able to mamtaine it. 
 
 Thy father ; oh villainc, he is a Salle-nukei in 
 
 tap. You miftake fir, you miftske fir, prafc what do 
 you thinke U his name ? 
 
 Vm. His name, u if I knew not bit name : ! haue 
 brought him vpeucrfince he was three yecretold, and 
 bis name is Tram*. 
 
 Fed. A waie.iwzse mad a(Te, his name is <w.*nd 
 be is mine onelie fonnc and heirc to the Lands of me fig. 
 Dior ftncentia. 
 
 Vm. t4wrw:ohhehathmwdredhiiMafler; laic 
 bold on him I charge you in the Dukes name: oh my 
 fonae,my fonnc : tdl me thou illame, where is my Con 
 Luttatio ? 
 
 Tra. Call forth an officer: Carrie this madknaueto 
 theIaileiBther5-yr^4, I charge you fee that hee be 
 forth eomming. 
 
 Vote. Carrie me to the Jaile? 
 
 Ore. Scsieofficer.hefhall not go toprifon. 
 
 oaf. TsIkcnotfignioiCyrfrow; Ifaieheihallgoeto 
 prilon. 
 
 Ore. Take hecde fignior Baftifta, leaftyoube coni- 
 catchtmchisbufincffe: I dare fwcatethu u 
 
 fed. Sweareifdtoudar-ft. 
 
 <jrt. Naie, I date not fweare it. 
 
 Traa. Then thou wcrt bcft fajc that I oi not La. 
 ctrxle. 
 
 Gr*. Yei, I know thee to be fignior Ltuem*. 
 
 toft Awaie with tbe dotard, to the lailc with bioi. 
 J[*ttr TftotideSe, Luc fit to and Btaneu. 
 
 rrn.Thui ftrangcn may be haild and abufd ; oh mon- 
 ftroos viUaine. 
 
 'Eton. Oh we are fpoil'd.and yonder he U.denie him, 
 forfwears him, or elfe we are all vndone. 
 
 Extt 'Biondello. Tronic aad PedaM aifaft a* matte. 
 
 lue. Pardon fweete father KneeU. 
 
 f'm. Lilies my fweete fonne ? 
 
 Xien. Pardon deere father. 
 
 lap. How haft thou offended, where is Laccnttol 
 
 Las. Here's Lunntto, jight fonoe to the right Via- 
 centie, 
 
 That haue by marriage made thy daughter mior, 
 While counterfeit fuppofe* bleer'dthioe erne. 
 
 Ore Here's packing with a witneiTc to deceivers ill 
 ft. Where is that damned villa inc Tr 
 That fac'd and braued me in this matter fo? 
 Baf. Why,tell me u not this m 
 
 Luc. Loue wrought ihfe miracles. BIMK* loue 
 Made me exchange my ftce wnh 7V4*/t, 
 While he did beatc my countenance in the towne, 
 And happtlie I haue arriucd at the laft 
 Vnto the wifhed hauen of my bliffe : 
 Whu Trtato did.my felfe enforft him to ; 
 Then pardon him fwecte lather for my fake. 
 
 VIM. IlcflitihcvilJainesnofc thai would haue fcnt 
 meioche laile. 
 
 2t<if. But do you hcare fir, haue you married my 
 daughter without asking my good will / 
 
 fi*. Fearc not J^pr/?*,wewill content you, goe to; 
 but 1 will m to be reucng'd for this villame. fxtr, 
 
 "Bef. And I to found the depth of this knauerie. JTW, 
 
 Lot. Looke not pale /4Mv*,thy father will not fro wrv 
 
 Crt. My cake is doug.hbut lie ra among the reft, 
 Ouc of hope of all, but mv fhart of the feaft. 
 
 ^w.Husband let's follow, 10 fee thecid of this dot 
 
 Pur. Pitft kifTe me JOto-.an d we will. 
 
 Kate. Whatinthemidftofthcfoeete? 
 
 Pttr. Whaiartthouafham'dofme? 
 
 Kati. Mofu,Godforbld,bufa(h4jndio ki(Te 
 
 Pttr. Why then let's home 3 game . Come Slrta let 
 awaie. 
 
 Kate. Nay, I will giucthec a kifle, now praie thcc 
 Loue ftaie. 
 
 Ptrr. Is not this well? come my fweete Katr. 
 Betta once then ueuer, fotneuertolate. Extant. 
 
 jfflus Qumtut. 
 
 rmit^bt cdant ,Lacenti t anA 
 Btafa. Trama, "Btoadello Grumio, and tTiddmr ; 
 Tbe Streingmtn w-.tb Truntt briugtag 
 
 ia a*B<tnquet. 
 
 Lot. Ai laft, though long, our larring notes agrcr, 
 And time it is when raging wane is come, 
 To fmile at fcapes and perils ooerblownc : 
 My (titc'Bianfa bid my father welcome, 
 While I with felfefame kindne(Te welcome thioe: 
 Brother Petrutbiojhttet Katenna, 
 And thou Hortentio with thy louing Viddtw. 
 fetfi with the bcft , and welcome to my houfe, 
 My Banket is to clofc our ftomakcs vp 
 * fter our great good cheerc : praic you fit do wne, 
 p a r no w we fit to chat as well as cate. 
 
 Pttr. Nothing but fit and fu.and eate and eate. 
 Bap. Padua aftordi (his kindncfle, fonne Pttntcbio- 
 Pen. Padua affords nothing but what is kinde. 
 HOT Jor both our fakes I would thai word were true 
 JVr. Now for my life //srtortwfearci his Widow. 
 Wi&. ThenneuertruftmeiflbearTcaid 
 Pttr. Youarevcriefenciblc, and yet you miffe my 
 
 (cnce i 
 1 mcanc Hortencic is afeard of you. 
 
 Wii. He 
 
228 
 
 The Taming of the Shrew. 
 
 md. He that is giddie thinks the world turns round. 
 
 Peer. Roundllc replied. 
 
 Kat. Miftris, howmejneyouthatr' 
 
 Wtd. Thus I concciueby him. 
 
 Petr. Conceiues by me, how likes Hfttirtie that' 
 
 Hor. My Widdow faiei.thus fhe conceiucs her tile. 
 
 Petr, Veriewtll mended: kifle him for that good 
 
 Widdow. 
 
 KM .He that is giddie thinkcs the world turncs round. 
 J praieyou tell me what you meant by that. 
 
 Wii. Your housband being troubled withafhrew, 
 Meafures my husbands fonow by his woe 
 And now you know my meaning. 
 Kan. A vcrie meane meaning. 
 tTid. Right, 1 meane you 
 K/a, Anal am meant indeede,refpebng you. 
 'Petr. Toherfoxfr? 
 JHar. To her V'idJint. . 
 
 Petr, A hundred marks. my Kttt docs put her down 
 Hur. That's my olfice 
 Petr. Spoke like an Officer: ha to the lad. 
 
 T>riK\etto Hart eat 19. 
 
 Baf. How likes Crm/ffthelcquitke wilted folkes? 
 Cre. Beleeue me fir.trxry But together well. 
 Eton. Head.and but an hifhc witied bodie, 
 Would fay your Head and But were head znd home. 
 f?w. 1 Miftris Bride, hath that awakened you? 
 BUM. l.but not frighted me, therefore lie fleepe a- 
 
 game. 
 
 Petr. Nay that you (hall not fine* you haue begun : 
 Haue at you for a better left or too. 
 
 Bttui. Ami your Bird, I meane to fhift my bufh, 
 And then purfue me as you draw your Bow. 
 You are welcome all. I xit KiancA. 
 
 Petr She hath pteuented me, here fignior Traniff, 
 This bird you aim'd at.though you hit her not, 
 Therefore a health to all that fhot and mill. 
 
 Tri. Oh fir, Luceniit flipr me like his Grcy-hound, 
 Which runs himfelfe.and catches for Ins Mallei . 
 Pttr, Agoodfwift fimilc.but fomethmgcurrifh. 
 Tra. Tis well nr that you hunted for your fclfe : 
 Ti* thought your Deere doe> hold you at a baif, 
 Jfaf. Oh.oh Pet'Uchw, Tronic hits you now. 
 lue, I thanke thee for that gird good Tramo. 
 HOT. Confeffe.confeffc, hath he not hit you here? 
 Petr-. A has a little gald me J confefle; 
 Andaitheleft did glaunccawaieftomnie, 
 ' Pis ten to one Jtmaicnd you too out right. 
 
 "Saf. Now in good fadneffe fonne petritthto, 
 I thmke thou haft the verieft fhrew ofsll. 
 
 Petr. Well, I fay no ; and therefore fir aflurance, 
 Let's each one fend vnto hn wife, 
 And he whofe wife is moft obedient, 
 TO come at ftrfi when he doth fend for her, 
 Shall win the wager which we will ptopofe 
 Hart. Content, whit the wagers' 
 Luc. T went it crowncs. 
 Petr. Twentiecrowrves. 
 He vrnture fo much of my Hawk e or Hound, 
 g u t twenne times fo much vpon my Wife. 
 jLuf. A hundred then. 
 Har. Content 
 fttr. A match, 'tis done, 
 //or. Who fhall begin > 
 Luc. That will I. 
 
 our Miftris come to me* 
 
 bu>. Igoe. Exa 
 
 Sap. Sonne.Ile be your halfc^jw* comet. 
 Luc. I Icbauc no haloes, lie bcarc hall myfelfc. 
 
 How now,what nrwes> 
 
 Bis. Sir^y Miftris fends you word 
 That fhe isbufie,and (he cannot come. 
 
 Petr. How? Che s bufie.and fhe cannot come : if th 
 an anfwere ? 
 
 Cre. l.and a kinde one too j 
 PraieGod fir your wife fend you npt a worfc. 
 
 Petr. I hope better. 
 
 Hr. Sirra Tlitndelb, got and iotreate my wife to 
 come to rot forthwith Exit. ' 
 
 Pet. Ohho.intreareher, nay tfon fhee muft need 
 come. 
 
 HOY. I am arTraid fir.doe what you can 
 
 inter BionhUa. 
 Yours will not be entreated : Now, where' t my wife ? 
 
 Dion. She faiet you haue fome goodly left in hand, 
 She will not come j (he bids you come to her. 
 
 Tetr. Worfeaod worfe, fhe will not come { 
 Oh vilde, intolerable, not to be indut'd ; 
 Sirra C7r*w/,goetoyourMinns. 
 Say I command her come tome ^v/ 
 
 Her. I know her anfwetc. 
 
 Tet. What? 
 
 Htr. She will not. 
 
 P eir. The fouler fortune mioe^and there an end. 
 
 Enter Ketfriua. 
 
 TSaf. Now by my hollidam here comes K*terine. 
 
 Kiti. What is your will fir, that you fend forme? 
 
 Petr. Where is your fifhr.and Hontnfioi wife ? 
 
 Kate* They fit conferring by the Par le r fire. 
 
 Pet r. Goe fetch them hither, if the y denie to come, 
 Swinge me them fonndly forth vnto their husband* : 
 Away 1 fav.and bring them hither ftraight. 
 
 Z.w. Here u a wonder, if^ou talke of a wonder. 
 
 Htr. And fo itis : 1 wonder what it boads. 
 
 Peir. Maine p^ace it boads, and loue.and quiet life 
 An ivvfall rule, and right lupremicie : 
 And to be fhort, what not,tht'j fweete and happif. 
 
 Tiaf Now faire befall thee good Pttruchig; 
 The wager thou haft won, and I will adde 
 Vnto their lodes twcntie thoufarwi crowncj. 
 Another dowrie to another daughter, 
 For fhe is chang'd t< (l>e had ncucr bin. 
 
 Petr. Ny.I will win my wsgcr better yet, 
 And fhow more figne of her obedience, 
 Her new built verrue and obedience 
 
 filer tte,BitntC4,*ndirMt\+. 
 See where (be C3mei,and brings your frowird Wius 
 As prifoncrs to het womanlic perfwifion 
 Kutsritc, that Cap of yours becomes you not, 
 Off with that bsbl,tbrow it vnderfoote. 
 
 if'id. Lord let me neuer haue a caiifc to f^h, 
 Till I be brought to fuch a fillie piffe 
 
 "Eian. Fie what a fooltfh dutic call yoo (his? 
 
 L"C. I would your dutiewrre as foolifh too 
 The wifdome of your dune faire fute 
 Hih coft me fiu* hundred crownes fince fupper time. 
 Kun, The more fooie you for laying on my dutie 
 Pn. Katbertnt J charge thcr tell thefe head-ftrong 
 women, what du tie they doe owe their Lotas and huf- 
 bandj, 
 
 Wd. Comt, 
 
*The Taming of the Shrew, 
 
 229 
 
 Md. Come, come, your mocking: we willhaueno 
 celling. 
 
 Pa. Come on I fry, and firft begin with her. 
 
 w,L She (hall not. 
 
 Per . I (ay (he flisil, and firft begin with her* 
 
 Kate. Fie, fie, vnknit that thretaningvnkinde brow, 
 And dart not fcornefull glances from thofe eies, 
 To wound thy Lord, thy King, thy Gouernouf . 
 It blots thy beau tie, as frofts doebite theMeads, 
 Confounds thy fame, as whirlewinds (hake faire budds, 
 And in no fence is meete or amiable .. 
 A woman mou'd. is like a fountaine troubled, 
 Muddle, ill feeming, thicke, bereft ofbeautie, 
 And while it is fo, none fo dry or thirftie 
 Will daigne to fip, or touch one drop of it. 
 Thy husband is thy Lord, thy life, thy keeper, 
 Thy head, thy foucraigne : One that cart s for the*, 
 And for thy maintenance. Commits his body 
 To painfull labour, both by fea and land : 
 To watch the night in ftormes, the day in cold, 
 Whii'ft thou ly'ft warmeat home, fectire and fofe- 
 And cranes no other tribute at thy hands, 
 But loue, faire lookes, and true obedience; 
 Too little paymentfor fo great a debt 
 Such dutie as the fubied owes the Prince, 
 Eoen fuch a woman oweth to her husband : 
 And when (he is froward, peeuifh, fullen, fowre, 
 And not obedient to his honeft will. 
 What is (he but a foule contending Rebeil, 
 And graceleffe Traitor to her louing Lord ? 
 I am aTbam'd that women are fo Ample, 
 
 To oftcr v/arre. where they fliould kneelc for peace . 
 
 Or feeke for rule, fupreimcie, and fway, 
 
 When they are bound to ferae, loue, and obiy. 
 
 Why are our bodies fofc, and weake, and (moot h, 
 
 Vnapt to toyle and trouble in the world, 
 
 But that our fofc conditions, arid our hares, 
 
 Should well agree with our external! parts ' 
 
 Come, come, you froward and vnable wormes, 
 
 My rninde hath bin as bigge as one of yours, 
 
 My heart as great, my reafon haplit more, 
 
 To bandie word for word, and tcowne for frowne ; 
 
 But now I fee our Launces are but ftrawes : 
 
 Our firctigth as weake, our weakcnefic paft compare, 
 
 That fceming to be moft, which we indeed Icaft are. 
 
 Then vale your ftomackes. for it is no boote, 
 
 And place your hands below your husbands foote : 
 
 In token of which dutie, if heplcafc, 
 
 My hand is readie,may it do htmeafe. 
 
 ffr. Why there'sa wench: Come on, andkifTemec 
 Katt. 
 
 Lite. Well go thy waics olde Lad for thou (halt ha't. 
 
 Vim, Tis a good hearing, when children are toward. 
 
 Lac. But ahar(h hearing, when women are froward, 
 
 Ptt. ComtKtte, wcee'le to bed, 
 We three are married,but youtwo are fped. 
 T was I wonne the wager, though yon hit the white, 
 And being a winner, God giueyou good night. 
 
 xti Ptirnchio 
 
 Hortea. Now gee thy ways, thou haft tam'd acurft 
 Shrew. 
 
 Lae.Tis a wonder, by your leaue, (he wil be tam'd fo. 
 
 FINIS. 
 
 Vv 
 
2?0 
 
 ALLS 
 
 Well,thatEnds Well. 
 
 primw . Sccena c Prlma. 
 
 am Count ofRofT>ll>n,bu ^Meeker, and 
 Helm*, Lord Lafiw, all in Uackf. 
 
 ^Mother 
 
 ^Jdeliueringmyfonnc from me, I burieafe- 
 cond husband. 
 
 Ref. And 1 in going Madam, weep ore my 
 fathers death anew;but 1 muft atrcnd his mate- 
 ftiei command, to whom 1 am now m Ward, eucrmore 
 fubieftion. 
 
 L*f. You (hall find of the King a husband Madame, 
 you fir a father. He that fo generally u at all times good, 
 muft of nece(Tiue Sold his vertue to you, whofe worthi- 
 neffe would ftirre it vp where it wanted rather ihen lack 
 it where there is luch abundance. 
 
 Mo. What hope is there of his Maieftiet amendment? 
 
 L*f. Hehathabandon'd his Pbifitions Madam, vn- 
 
 dcr whofe praftifes he hath perfected tune with hope, 
 
 and ttnds no othc; zduaniagc in the proceiTc , but onely 
 
 the loofing or" hope by time. 
 
 Mo, This yong Gentlewoman had a father, O thit 
 
 had, bowfcd apafftge til, whofe skill was almoft as 
 
 greatas huhondtie.had it fhetch'dfofar, would hauc 
 
 made nature immonail.and death fhould huc play for 
 
 licke ofworke. Would for the Kings fake hce were li- 
 
 umg, 1 thinkc it would be the death of the Kmgi difeafe. 
 
 L*f. How cill'd you the man you fpeakc of Madam ? 
 
 Mo. He was famous fir in his profeflion, and tt wai 
 
 hu great right 10 be fo . (jerardde Ntrbtn. 
 
 Lif. He was excellent indeed Madam, the King very 
 latelielpokeof him admiringly, ard mournmgly : hee 
 was skilful! enough to hauc hu d fhl,if knowledge could 
 oe fer vp againft mortiUitK, 
 
 Kef. What is it (my good Lofd)che King langiuftie$ 
 of? 
 
 L*f. AFiflulamy Loid 
 Rof I. heard not of it before 
 L*f, I would it were not notorious WaithiiGen- 
 dewoman the Daughter ofGtrarddt Na-bon ? 
 
 M. Mis fole childe my Lord.snd bequeathed to my 
 oocr looking. I haue thole nopes of her good, that her 
 education pronnles her difpofuions fhee inherits, which 
 makes fatre gifci fairer, for where an vncleanc mind car* 
 net rcrtuoui qualities, there commendations go with 
 ptity, they are verttiec and traitors too : in her they are 
 the betict for (heir fimplene(Tc; (he denuei licr honcrtie, 
 
 and atchecuei her goodneffr. 
 
 Lafew. Your commendations Madam get from her 
 tesre*. 
 
 Mo.'lu the beft brine a Maiden can feafon her praife 
 in. The remembrance of her father neuet approches her 
 hean.but the tirrany of her forrowcs iak all liuelihood 
 from her cheeke. No more of this Htltna, gotoo.no 
 more leift it be rathet thought you affed a'foirow.then 
 to haue- 
 
 Hell I dor affefl a forrow indeed, but I haue u too 
 
 Laf. Moderate bmentation u the right of the dead, 
 exce(Tiuc grecfc the enemie to the liuing. 
 
 Mo. If the liumg be enemic to thegreefe, the excefle 
 makes it foone mortal! 
 
 Ref. Maddamldefireyourholiewifhci 
 
 Laf. How vnderfland we that / 
 
 Mo. Be rhou bleft Bertram:, and fucceed thy father 
 m manners as irvfhape : thy blood and vertue 
 Contend for Empire in thee , and thy goodnefle 
 Share with thy birtl>-right. Loueall, cruR f v v , 
 Doe wrong to none: be able for rJimc enrmic 
 Rather in power then vie : and keepe thy friend 
 Vndcr thy owne lifes key. Be checkt for filtnce, 
 But neuer tax'd for fpeech. What heauen more wil . 
 Thit thee may furnifh, and my prayeis plucke downs, 
 Fall on thy head. Farwel! my Lord, 
 1 fii an vnfeafon'd Courtier, good my Lord 
 Aduifehim. 
 
 Laf. He cannot want the beft 
 That fhall attend hit loue 
 
 Mo. Heauen blcflt him : Farwel! "Bertram 
 
 ^.The beft wiftiej that can be forgd myour thoghts 
 be (eruantj to you : b comfortable to my mother, your 
 Miftns, and make much of hei. 
 
 Ltf. Farewell prettt* Lady, you muft hold the cie- 
 dit of your father. 
 
 HelL O were that all, 1 thinkc not on my father, 
 And thefe great teares grace his remembrance mote 
 Then thofe Ifhed for him. What wai belike? 
 I haue forgott him. My imagination 
 Carries no fauoui in't but 2?*r/rsM. 
 I am vndone, there it no liumg, none, 
 If Bertram be away. Twere ail on. 
 That ] fhoutd loue a bright particuler ftarre, 
 And think to wed it, he is fo aboue me 
 In his bright radiencc and colaterall light, 
 
 Muft 
 
Mufl J be comforted, no; in his fphere ; 
 
 Th 'ambition in my louethus plaguet it ftlfe . 
 
 The hind trot would be mated by the Lion 
 
 Muftdie for loue Tws prcttic, (hough a plague 
 
 To fee him cuetic hourc to fit and draw 
 
 Hi* arched browes, his hawking eie, hn curlct 
 
 In out hearts table: heart too capeable 
 
 Ofeuericline andtrxkeofhisfweetfauour. 
 
 But now K'gone. and my idolatrous fancie 
 
 Muft fandtihf hii Rcliques. Who comes heerc* 
 
 One that goo with him i 1 loue Km foi hn fke, 
 
 And yet I know him t notorious Liar, 
 
 Thmlce htm > greac <*ay foolc, lolie a coward, 
 
 Yet theft ft* ; eutlj fa To /it in him. 
 
 Thai thr/ lake plate, when Vertuei freely bone,! 
 
 lookes bleakxuhcold wind : withall lull ofte we fee 
 
 Cold wifcdomc waighung on lupcifluous follie. 
 
 Pfr. Saue you firc Qyrene. 
 
 Htl. APO you Monarch. 
 
 Pa. No. 
 
 HeL And no. 
 
 f tr. Are you rneditaiing on virginitic . 
 
 Htl. I:youhauefomt Rameof fouldiei >n you: Let 
 mecaskeyou a queftion. Man iencrmt ro virgiauic, 
 (low may we barricade ii againft him ) 
 
 Pur. Keepehimoui. 
 
 Htl. But he aflailcs, and our virgimue though vali- 
 ant, m the defence yet is weak : vnfold to vi fome war- 
 ike rrfiftancf. 
 
 fa. There > j none Man fetting down* before you, 
 will vndcrmint you, and blow you vp. 
 
 Htl. Blcffcourpoorc Virginity from vnderminers 
 and blowers vp. It there no Military policy how Vir. 
 might blow vp men ? 
 
 tr. Virginity bceing blowne downe , Man will 
 quicklicr be blowne vp -.marry in blowing him downe 
 igtme. with the breach your (cluci madc.you lofe your 
 Citty. It isnot politicke, in the Common-wealth of 
 SJjture, to preferoe virginity. Lofle of Virgmitie, is 
 rationall encreafe, and there wasneuet Virgin goe, till 
 virgimtie was firfl loft. That you were made of,is met- 
 tall to make Virgins. Virgmitie, by beeing once loft, 
 may be ten times found : by being euer kept, it is euer 
 oft: 'tis too cold a companion: Away wuh't. 
 
 Htl. \ will ftandfor*! a little, though therefore I die 
 .Virgin. 
 
 Par. There's little can bee faidc m't, 'tis againfl the 
 rule of Nature. To fpeake on the part of virgimtie, u 
 to tccufe your Mothers; which is moft infallible difo- 
 xdience. He that hangs himfelfe is a Virgin : Virgmi- 
 tie murtheri it felfe.and fhould be buried in highwayw 
 
 of all fanftified limit, as a defperate Offendrefle a- 
 jamft Nature. Virginine breedes mites, much like a 
 oheefe, confuroes it felfe to the very payring, and fo 
 dies with feeding his owne ftomacke. Befidcs t Virgini 
 tie it peeuifh, proud, ydle, made of felfc-loae, which 
 is the moft inhibited fume In iht Cannon. Keepe itnot, 
 you cannot choofe but loofe by'u Outvwh'ts within 
 ten yeare it will make >i felfe two, which is a goodly in- 
 
 ife, and the principal! it felfe not much the worfe. 
 Away wuh't. 
 
 Htl. How might one do fir, to toofe it to het owne 
 liking? 
 
 231 
 
 ftr. let m fee . Marry ill, to like him rhat ne'r 
 it likes, Tis a commodity wiJ lofe the glofle with lying 
 The longer kept, the lefle worth: Off with t while '.i 
 vendible. Anfwerthetimeof requeft, Virgimtie lik 
 an olde Courtier, weares her cap out of faftion, richly 
 futed, but vnfuteable, iuft like the brooch & the tooth- 
 pick, which were not now: your Date is better m you 
 Pye and you, Portedge, then in your cheeke : and you 
 virginity, your old virginity, is like one of our French 
 wither'd pcarcs, it lookes ill, it eatcs drily, marry 'tu 
 wjiher'd peare : it wa formerly better, marry yn t a 
 wnher'd peare ; Will y ott any thing with u f 
 
 Hel. Nor. my virginity yet / 
 There (hall your Matter haue a thoufand looes 
 A Mother, and a Mifrretfc, and a friend, 
 A Pnemx.Captaine, and an enemy, 
 A guide, aGoddelTe, and a Soueraigne, 
 A Counfellor a Trairorefle, and 4 Deare 
 His humble ambition, proud humility : 
 His :arring, concord : and his difcord.dulcet 
 His faith, his fweet difafter : with a world 
 Of preity fond adoption cbriftendorfles 
 That blinking Cupid gompj Now fhall hes 
 I know no what he (hall, Cod fend him well, 
 TKe Court* a learning place, and he is one. 
 Par. What one .faith? 
 Hel. Thai 1 wifh well, 'tis pitty. 
 Par. What's piny? 
 
 H<4. That wifhing well had not a body in't, 
 Which might be felt, that we thepoorer borne, 
 Whofe baler ftarres do (hut vs p in wifhe* 
 Might vv ith etfeds of them follow our friends, 
 And (hew what we alone muB dunke, which neua 
 Rcturnes vt thsnkes. 
 
 Enter Pap. 
 
 Pag. Monfieur Parrt>Uti % 
 My Lord cals for you. 
 
 P*r. Lrttle HeUtn farewell, if I can remember theej 
 will thinke of thee at Court 
 
 Hel. M on ficui Porollei, you * ere borne vnder 
 charitable ftarrc. 
 
 HeL I cfpecially thinke, vnder A/v. 
 
 Par Why vnder Mgrt i 
 
 Het. The warres hath fo kept you vnder, thai you 
 iurt needes be borne voder Mart. 
 
 Par. When he was predominant. 
 
 HfL. When he was retrograde I ihinke rather. 
 
 Par. Why thinke you fo ? 
 
 Hel. You go fo much backward when you fight. 
 
 Par. That's for aduantage. 
 
 Htl. So is running away, 
 When feare ptopofrs the fafetie s 
 Butthecompofuion that your valour and fetre makes 
 myoo , is venue of agood wing , and 1 like the 
 weare well. 
 
 VoroU. I am fo full of bufinefles, I cannot anfwert 
 
 thee acutely : I will returne perfcft Courtier, hi the 
 which my inftrofttonlhall feme to naturaiire the*, To 
 thou wilt becapeable of a Courtiers touncell, and vo- 
 derfrand what aduice fhall thnifl vppon thee, eJfe thou 
 dirft in thine vnthanlrfulnes^nd thine ignorance makes 
 thee away, farewell: When thou haft leyfure fay thy 
 prtiers : when thou haft none, remember thy Friends : 
 V e C 
 
211 
 
 Alls 
 
 Get thee a good husband , and vfe him at firv fes thee i 
 So farewell 
 
 Hel Our remedies oft in our (clues do ly, 
 Which we a ("cribe to htauen : the fated s kyt 
 Giuef vi free fcope, only doth backward poll 
 Our flow defignes, when we out lelues are dull. 
 What power Is tt.which mounts my louefo hye, 
 That make* me tee, and cannot fe<?de mine eye ? 
 The mightieft (pace in fortune, Nature brings 
 To toync like, likes ; and kiltie like-nat tue things. 
 Importable beftrange attempt* rothof* 
 That weigh their pame5 in (ence, and do fuppofe 
 W-hat hath becne, cannot be. Who euer ftroue 
 To (View her merit, that did mi fit her lout ~t 
 (The Kings di(eal'c) my proie& may deceiue me 
 But my intents ate fixi, and will not kauc me. 
 
 Fleurtfl>Cereti. 
 
 Enter tkt K.mg of franceamb Letter j, and 
 diner i 
 
 jn/ 
 
 Ktfif, The PlerenimH and Stnojt are by ih'eares, 
 H iut fought with equall fortune, and continue 
 A brauing warre. 
 
 I LoC- So tis reported (it- 
 
 Ring, Nay tismoft credible, we heererecciue it, 
 A certatntie vouch'd from our -Cofin stuftrca, 
 With caution, that the Fttrennni will moue v$ 
 For fpeedic ayde: wherein our deereft mend 
 Pteiudjcaies the bufmefle.and would feeme 
 To haue vi Tnake demall . 
 
 i.Lo.G His loueand wjfedome 
 Approud fo to your Maiefty.may pleade 
 Forampleft credence. 
 
 KI^I. He hath arm dour anfwer, 
 And Flarenct is deni'de before he comes ; 
 Yet for OUT Gentlemen that mcne to fee 
 The TufcM lerujce, rreely hue they leaue 
 To fland on etihcr part. 
 
 l.Lo.E. It well may ferue 
 AnurflerietoourGemrn:, whoarefuke 
 For breathing, and exploit 
 
 King, What's he comes heere. 
 
 Inttr "Bertram ,Laffif, md Parottti. 
 1 Ler-Cj. It'uthcCount^effweflmy good Lord, 
 
 King, Youth, thou bear'ft thy Father $ face, 
 Franke Nature rather runows then in hafl 
 Hath well compos d thee Thy Fathers moratl parts 
 Maift thou inherit too : Welcome to Poru 
 
 Ber. My thankes and dutie are your Matefties." 
 Km, \ would I had that corporal! foundnefle now, 
 As when thy father.snd my fetfe, in friend/hip 
 Rrft tndeourfouldierfhip . hedidlookcfarre 
 Into the feruice of the rime, and was 
 Difciplcd of the brauefl. He lafted long, 
 But on vs bovh did haggifh Age dealt on, 
 And wore vsout of acl : It much rcpaires me . 
 To talke of your good father ; in his youth 
 He had the wii,which 1 can well obfcrue 
 To day in our yong Lords . but they may left 
 Till their owne fcorne returne to them vnuotcd 
 Ere they can hide their leuitie in honour : 
 So lifce a Courtier, contempt nor bittcrnefle 
 
 Were in his pride, ot fharpnefle ; if they we, 
 
 His equall had awak'd them.and hii honour 
 
 Clocke to it (elfe, knew the true minute when 
 
 Exception bid him fpeake ; and at this time 
 
 His tongue obey dbis hand. Who were below him, 
 
 He vs'd as creatures of another place, 
 
 Aud bow'd his eminent top to thir low rankes. 
 
 Making them proud of bis humilitk, 
 
 In their poore prarfe he humbled : Such fl man 
 
 Might be a copie to thcfeyongei times 5 
 
 Which followed well, would demonftrate them now 
 
 But goers backward 
 
 Btr. His good remembrance fir 
 Lie* richer in your thoughts, then on hii totebe: 
 So in approofe hues not his Epitaph, 
 As in your royall fpeech 
 
 KIJ. Would I were with him he would alwaiet fay, 
 (Me thinkes 1 heare him now; his plaufiue words 
 He fcatter*d not in eares, but grafted them 
 To grow there and to beare : Let me not hue, 
 This his good melancholly oft brgin 
 On the Cataftrophe and heeJe ofpaftime 
 When it was out : Let me not liue (quoth hee) 
 Aftef my flame lackes oylc, to be the fnurVe 
 Of yonger fpints, whofe apprchenfiue fenfcs 
 Ml but new things difdaine ; whofe judgements ate 
 Meere fathers of their garments : whofc conftancies 
 Expire before their fafnions . this he wifh'd 
 I after him, do after him wifh too ; 
 Since I nor wax nor home can bring home, 
 f quickly were diflolued from my hiue 
 To giue fome Labourers roome. 
 
 L.i.f. You'r loued Si;, 
 They that Icatt lend it you, (haJl lacke you firft. 
 
 Km. } fill a place I know't : how long ift Couxil 
 Since th Phyfitianatyour fathers died? 
 He was much fam'd. 
 
 "Ber. Sonic fix moneths fince my Lord 
 
 Kin. If he were liuing, J would try him yec 
 Lend me an arme : the reft haue worne me out 
 With TVuerall applications . Niture and fickneffe 
 Debate it at their Icifure Welcome Count, 
 My fonne s no deerer 
 
 Ber. ThankeyourMaierty. Exit 
 
 Eattr Catoaefe, 
 
 Cone. I will now heare, what fay you of thi* gentle- 
 woman. 
 
 Stt. Maddam the care I haue had to euen your con- 
 teRt, I wifh might be found in the Kalender of my part 
 endeuours, for then we wound our Modeftie, and make 
 foule the clearneffe of our deferuings.whenof our feiu 
 we pubhft them. 
 
 C<ntn. What doe's this knaue beere ? Get you gone 
 firra: the complaints I haue heard of you I do not all b- 
 lerue, 'tis my flownefle that J doe not . For 1 know you 
 lacke not folly to commit them, & haue abilkic enough 
 to make fuch knauenes yours. 
 
 Cb. Tis not voknown to you Madam, I am a poore 
 fellow. 
 
 Coua. Well fir. 
 
 Clo. Notnaddam, 
 
 Tis not fo well that I am poore, chough nunie 
 
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233 
 
 of the rich ate damn'd.but if I rmy haueyour Ladifhips 
 good will to goeto the werld^&flthe woman and w 
 will dot as we may. 
 
 Qua. Wilt thouncttUt be abegger? 
 
 C/#. lloebegyourgoodwllinthji cafe. 
 
 C0. In what cafe? 
 
 f/. InfiMi cafe and mine own* : fcruiee ii no heti- 
 
 tage.and I thinke I fhaJI neuer hauethe bit/Ting of God, 
 till I hiuc iffue a my boJie : for they fay bsrne are buf- 
 fings. 
 
 Cm. Tell me thy reafon why thow wilt roarrie ? 
 
 Cle. My poore bodie Madam requires it, I am driuen 
 onby tht fle/h, and hee muft needes goe that the diuell 
 driues. 
 
 c. Is this all your worfhipi reafon ? 
 
 Cl. Faith Madam I hau other holie reafons, fuch as 
 they are. 
 
 Cw. May the world know them ? 
 
 Clt. Ihauebeene Madam a wicked creature, as you 
 and all flefh and blood are.and indeedc 1 doe marrie that 
 I msyrepent. 
 
 Ctn. Thy marriage fooner then thy wickedneffe 
 
 Clo. I am out a friend* Madam, and 1 hope to haue 
 friends for my wiues fake. 
 
 Ceu. SIK h friends are thine enemict knaue. 
 
 Clo. Y'atc (hallow Madam in great friends, for the 
 knauet come to doe that for me which I am a wearit of : 
 he that eres my Land, fpares my tearae, and giues mee 
 leaue to Inne the crop . if I be his cuckold hee's my 
 drudge; he that corrifortsmy wire, is the cherifhei of 
 myfltfViand blood , hee that cherilhes try fiefli and 
 blood,loue my flefh and blood ; he that loues my flefh 
 and blood is my friend :*r,he that kitTes my wife is my 
 fnend : if men could be contented to be what they are, 
 there were no feare in marriage , for yong Ckarbt* the 
 Puritan, and old Ptyfam the Papift, how fomere their 
 hearts are feuer'd in Religion, their heads are both one, 
 they may loule horns together like any Deare i'th Herd. 
 
 CIH. Wilt thoucuerbeafoule mouth'd and calum- 
 nious knaui ? 
 
 Clo. A Prophet I Madam, and I fpeake the truth the 
 next waie,for I the Ballad will repeate, which men full 
 true fl-nllfinde, your matriage comes bydelVmie, your 
 Cuckow fingsby kinde. 
 
 CM. Get you gone fir,lle tatke with you more inon. 
 
 Stf. May It pleafe you Madam, that hee bid HtSe* 
 come to you, of her 1 am to fpeake. 
 
 Cot. Sirra tell my gentlewoman I would fpeake with 
 
 Cle. Was this faire face the caufc,quoth the, 
 Why the Grecians facked Try, 
 Pond done,done, fond wat this King Prl*u ioy, 
 With that fHe fighed as (lie ftood,iw 
 Ar.dgaut thitfenterKe then, among nine bad if one be 
 good, among nine bad if one be good, there's yet one 
 good in ten. 
 
 Ctu. What, one good in tennr? you corrupt the fong 
 firra. 
 
 Clt. One good woman in ren Madam.whichis a pu- 
 rifyingnh'fong: would God would ferue the world fo 
 all the yr weed finde no fault with the tithe woman 
 if I were the Parfon,onc in ten quoth a? and wee might 
 Kauea good woman borne but ore euerie blazing (larre, 
 or at an earthquake, 'twould mend the Lotteriewdl, a 
 man may draw his heart out ere a ptuckeone, 
 
 Ceo, Youle begone firknaue.and dot at I command 
 
 Clo. That mtnlnould be at wornons command, ana 
 
 yet ao hurt done, though honeftie be no Puritan, yet 
 it will doe no hurt, it will ffcate th Surphs of biuniUtic 
 ouer the blaclce-Gowne of a biege heart : I am gq- 
 ing forfooch, the bufmeflcis for /Uw to come hither, 
 
 Jb* 
 
 CM*. Well now. 
 
 Saw. 1 know Madam you loue your Gentlewoman 
 intirely, 
 
 COM, Fa ith I doe : her Father bequeath'd her to me t 
 and (he her felfe without other, aduantage, may lawful' 
 lie make title to as much loue as ftiee nodes, there is 
 more owing her then is paid, and more thailbepaid 
 her then flieelc demand. 
 
 Stm. Madam, I wasvcrie late more necrc her then 
 1 thinkc fliee wifltt mee, alone free. was, and did 
 communicate to her felfe her owoe words to her 
 ownc cares, fhce thought. I darcvowe for her, they 
 tout he not anie ftraugcr fence, her matter was, fhce 
 loued your Soone ; Fortune fhec faid wa no god- 
 defic, chat had put fuch difference betwixt their two 
 tftwes : I cue no god, that would not extend his might 
 oneiie, where qualities were leuell, Queene of Vir. 
 gins , that would fuffer her poore Knight furprir'd 
 without rcfcue in the flrft affault or ranfome after- 
 ward: This fhee deliuer'd in the moft bitter touch of 
 forro w that ere I heard Virgin exclaime in, which 1 beld 
 my dotie fpcedily to acquaint you wiihall, fuhencein 
 the lofTe that may happen, itconcernei you fomething 
 to know it. 
 
 CM. You haue difcharg'd this honefllie, keepe it 
 to your felfe, menie likelihoods inform' d mee of this 
 before , which hung fo touring in the ballarwe, that 
 I could neither beleeue nor mifdoubt ; praie you 
 leaue mee, ftall this in your boTome, and I thanVc 
 you for your honed cue -. 1 will fpeake with you fur- 
 ther anon. f Steward. 
 
 EnttrHttU*. 
 
 Old.Ct*. Eueu fo it vvai with me when I was yongt 
 If euer we are natures, thefe ate ours,this thorue 
 Ooth to onr Rofe of youth righlte belong 
 Our blou J to vs, this to our blood is borne, 
 It is the fhow, and fcale of natures tnith, 
 Wheteloues (Iroflg paflion is impreil inyouth^ 
 By our remembrances of daies foreon, 
 Such were our faults, or then we thought them none, 
 Htr tie is ficke on't, I obferue her now. 
 
 //cU. What is your pleafure Madam ? 
 
 Ol.Cttt. You know HeOen I am a mother to you* 
 
 Htl. Mine honorable Miflris 
 
 Ot.en. Nay a mother, why not a mother? when I 
 
 tied a mothrr 
 
 Me thought you faw a (erpent, what's in mother, 
 That you fhrt at it ? I fay I am your mother, 
 And put you in the Catalogue of thofe 
 That were enwombed mine, 'tis often feeoe 
 Adoption ftriues with nature, and choifc breede* 
 A natiuc flip to vs from fotraine feedcs : 
 You nere oppreft me with a mothers roane, 
 Yet I expreOe to you a mothers care, 
 (Gods laercie maiden) dot it curd thy blood 
 To fay I am thy mother i> what's the matter. 
 That thii diftcmpeied meflcnga of wet ? 
 
nc man iecoIoui'eHris rounds thine eyeP 
 
 \Vhy,thatyov re my daughter > 
 
 Wf/f. That 1 am not. 
 
 OU,C<*. I fay Urn your Mother. 
 
 HtU Pardon Madam. 
 The Count Ko/ilLoa cannot be my brother 
 | am from humble. he from honoied namt 
 No note vpon my Parents, hu all noble, 
 My M jfter,my dccre Lord he is indl 
 H~u feruant !iu, ind will hii viflall die 
 He muft not be my brother 
 
 Ol.C. Nor I your Mother. 
 
 Hill. You a r* my mothr Madam, would you were 
 So trwt my Lord vourlbnne were not my.brothet, 
 Indeed my mother, orwete yon both our mothers. 
 T ratenomoot for, rh*n I doeforheauen, 
 Sol were not his fifter,camt nooiher, 
 But I your daughter .hcmufl be my brother. 
 
 Qld?u Yes FJdlotjoil might be my daughter m law, 
 Cod fhieldyou meane it noc, daughter and mother 
 So ftnue vpon your pulfe ; what pal* agen ? 
 My feare hath tatoht your r'ondnefle) now I fee 
 The rn'iftneofyour louelinefle.andfinde 
 Your fah icares head, now to all fence 'tii grolTe 
 Yon loue my fonnc,'muertlon is afham'd 
 Againft the ptor 1 amation of thy pafTion 
 To fy thou dooft not : therefore tell me true. 
 But tell methen 'ti fo.for looke.thy cheekes 
 ConfetTe it 'ten tooth to th'other.and thine ciei 
 SMI it fo grofcly fhowne in thy behauiour, 
 Thgt in tncir kinde they fpeake it, onely fmne 
 A nd hellifh obftlnacie tye thy rongue 
 That truth fhould be fufpefted, fpeake.ift (of 
 If it be fo.you haue wound a goodly clewe : 
 If it b not.fotrwearc't how ere 1 charge thee, 
 Aiheaucn fhall wot Vein me for thine auailc 
 To tHI me truelie. 
 
 Hell. Good Madam pardon me. 
 
 Coa Oo you loue my Sonne? 
 
 HtU. Your pardon noble M i Am 
 
 Cau, Loue you my Sonne f 
 
 Htll. Doe not you loue him Madam.' 
 
 Con. Goe not about;r)iy loue hath in i a bond 
 Whereof the world rakes note : Come, come.difctofe . 
 The ftaie of your affr&ion/or your pafTiont 
 Haue to the full appeach'd. 
 
 Hell Thenlconfeffe 
 
 Here on my knee. before high heauen and you, 
 That before yon, and next vnto high heauen, I lout your 
 
 Sonne: 
 
 M y friend* were poor( but honcft , fo'i my loue : 
 Be not offended.for it hurts not him 
 Hmheislou'dofmc ; I follow him not 
 By any token of prelompiuouj fuite . 
 Nor would I haue hur, till I doe deferue him, 
 Yet neuer know how that defert (hoold be : 
 I know I loue In vaine, flnue agamfl hop* 
 Yet in ihis capnous.and inumiBle Siue. 
 j (till poure in the wateis ot ipy loue 
 Andlacko not to loofe ftill; thus Au6tfLkt 
 Religious in mine error, I adore 
 The Sunne thai lookes vpon hu worflupper. 
 6ut knowet of'hiro no more. My deereft Madam, 
 J_r. not your hate tncounter withmy loue, 
 Foe lomng Miereyou doe ; but if your felfe, 
 Whole aged honot'ettts a verruous youth. 
 
 Did euer, in fo true a flame of liking, 
 Wifh fHaftly ,md loue ^earcly, that yaw D>an 
 Wat both Kcr felfe and louc.O then giue pitiit 
 To her whofe ftate is (uch,chat cannot choofe 
 But lend and giue where (Ke is fure to loofc ; 
 T hat (ee*e not to finde that, her ftarch implin, 
 But riddle like^ioe: fweerery where fh dies. 
 
 Ctn H id you not lately an imeni/peafce t ruely , 
 Togo* to Peru! 
 
 Hell Madam I had. 
 
 (on Wr.ert foretell true. 
 
 HtU. 1 w.lltelltruth by grace it felfel fweare 
 You know my Father left roe fome prescription* 
 Of rare and prou'd effect, luch it hit reading 
 And manifcft experience, h4d (oUcded 
 For genmll foueiaigntie . and that he wild me 
 In heedefull ft referuanon to bellow them, 
 As note,whofe faculties inclufiue were, 
 More then they were in note: Amongft i he rtft, 
 There is a remedte^pprou'd.fet downc, 
 To cure the defpcrate languiQimgs whereof 
 Th< King is render'd loft. 
 
 Can 1 his was your motiue for Foru, was itjpeak 
 HtS My Lord.ycur fonne.mademe to think ofthisj 
 Elfe Porn ,and the medicine.ind ihe King, 
 H^d from the conuerfation ot my ihouehts, 
 Happily breneabfent then. 
 
 Cow But (hmkc you Ht ttn, 
 If you fhould tender your luppofed aide, 
 He would recciue it ? He and his Phifuiona 
 Ate of a minde, he,that they c innot helpe him i 
 They,that they cannot hetpe, how fhall they credit 
 A poore vnlearned Virgin, when the Schoolei 
 Embowel'd of then doclnne, haue left off 
 The danger ton felfe. 
 
 HtU. There's fomet hi ngln't 
 More then my Pathen skill.which was the grtafft 
 Of his profrtfion, thai hii good receipt, 
 Shall Tor my legaciebe fan<~hfied 
 Bvih lu( k icll (ran in heauen, and would your hoooi 
 Bat giuemeleaue totrie lucceflfe, l'deveniu<c 
 The well loft life of mine, on his Grafes cure. 
 By fuch aday.an houie. 
 
 Con. Doo'ft thoubcleeue t ? 
 
 Httt. I Madam knowinply. 
 
 Con Why H*Un ihou fhalt hi* my leiue nd loue 
 Mranes and aitendants.and my loutng greetings 
 To thoft of mine m Court, lie (hit at Some 
 And praieGods bleiTing iruo thy alirmpt 
 Begon 10 morrow, and be fure of this, 
 What I can helpe thee to.thou fhali not milTe 
 
 ABus S 
 
 fattr the King with diner jjmfLard, ,i*ki" Imiuf 
 <bi Flarentuit want -. ^mnt. Refit, <ui4 
 
 ParrcBti. FttnfhComtt/. 
 Jfa>j>. Farewell yong Lords.thefe warlike principle* 
 Doe not throw from y ou.jnd you my Lords farcwtil . 
 Shut the iduice betwixt you, if both fame, ill 
 Thfguiftdothftrtirh tt/elfea* ujrcceiu'd, 
 And ia en ouehfor b >th 
 
 . 'T is our hope fir, 
 
23? 
 
 A tt wt 1 1 enr red fouldiers to retumc 
 And finde your gract in health. 
 
 /C/nj. No.no it cannot be ; and yet my heart 
 Will not eonferTc he owes che mallady 
 That doth my life befiege : farwellyong Lords, 
 Whether I line 01 die, be yotf the Tonnes 
 Of w ot thy French men : let higher Italy 
 Thofe bated that inherit but the fall 
 3f the laftMonarchy) fetf thatyou come 
 >Joi to wooe honour, but to wed ft, when 
 The btaueft queftam. fhnnlces : finde vh you freke, 
 Thalfameinay cry you loud: ( fay farewell. 
 
 LG. Health at your bidding feme your Maiefty. 
 
 Kinf' Thole gtries of Italy.take heed of them. 
 They fay our French lacke language to deny 
 [f they demand . btwateofbrmgCaptiues 
 Before you fe rue. 
 
 "Be. Our heamreeriue your warnings. 
 
 King. Farewell, coone hether to me. 
 
 i.Lo.G Ohmy fweet Lordyyou wilfhy behind vs. 
 
 Parr. Tis not hit fault the ipark 
 
 i.Le.E. Oh'tiibrauewarrcs. 
 
 Parr. Moft admirable,! haoe feene thofe warrej. 
 
 Rfffill. I am commanded here.and kepi a cpyle with, 
 Too young,and the next yeere, and 'hs too early. 
 
 Parr. And thy minde Hand too't boy , 
 Sceale away brandy. 
 
 Roffill. I fhal fAay here the for-horfc to a fmocke, 
 decking my fhooes on tbcplaine Mafonry, 
 Till honour be bought vp, and no fword vvorne 
 gut one to dance with: by heaucnjle fteale away. 
 
 t .Le.G. There's honour in the theft. 
 
 Par. Commit it Count. 
 
 . 1 am your acceffary,and fo farewell. 
 . ] grow to you,& our parting is a tortut'd body. 
 
 1X0.9. Farewll Captaine. 
 
 aJLo.. Sweet Mounfier fartUit. 
 
 Parr. Noble ffereet ; my fword and yours ate kinnc, 
 
 tod fparkes and luftrous , a word good mettals. You 
 
 all finde in the Regiment of the Spini j , oneCtptame 
 fpunekis ficatrice, with an Emblem* of warreheere on 
 his fmifter cheeke ; it was this very fword entrench'd it : 
 fay to him I liue,nd obferue his reports for me. 
 
 Le.G. We fhall noble Captaine. 
 
 fan. ^/.fr/doitconyouioihisnouices, what will 
 ycdoc? 
 
 Roff. Stay the King. 
 
 Parr. Vfe a more fpacious ceremonie to the Noble 
 Lords, you hauereftrain'd yourfelfe within the Lift of 
 too cold an adieu : be more expreffiue to them <, for they 
 weare themfeluei in the cap of the time t there do mufler 
 true gate: nt, fpeake, 9nd moue vnder the influence of 
 the moftreceiu'dftarre, and though thedeuillleade the 
 meafurc, fuch ate to be foHowrd: aftet them, and take a 
 more dilated farewell. 
 
 Rtf. And I will doe fo. 
 
 Parr. Worthy fellowet, and HVeto prooue moft f>- 
 newte fword-man fxeuat. 
 
 Eat/r Lafrw. 
 
 L.Laf. Pardon my Lord for mee and for my Tiding! . 
 
 King. Ilefetheetoftandvp. (pardon, 
 
 L.Laf. Then herej a man ilands that has brought hit 
 I would you had kneel'd my Lord to aske me mercy. 
 And ih*t at my bidding you could fo ftand vp. 
 
 King. I would I had, fo I had broke thy pate 
 
 And askt thee mercy for't. 
 
 L*f. Coodfcith htrode.hnt my good Lotd tit that 
 Will you beoii'dofyout infiramie? 
 ,r. No. 
 
 f O will you earnognpei myroyallfoie? 
 Ybut you will, my noble gtapei. and if 
 My royal! foxecould reach them:] haue feen a medicine 
 That's able to breath life into a ftone, 
 (Quicken a rocke,and make you dance Canari 
 With fprightly fire and motion, whofe Ample touch 
 Is powerful! to arayfe KingT^**, nay 
 To giue great faHtm*** a pen in'i hand 
 And write to her a lour -line. 
 
 K,r. What her iithit? 
 
 Lf. Why doctor Hie : my Lord.thf re's ofte arriu'd, 
 H vou will fee her: now b; my faith snd honour. 
 If Urioufly J may conuay my thoughti 
 Jn this my light deJluerance, 1 haue fpoke 
 With one, that in her (eie. her yeercs.profrffiofl, 
 Wtfedomc and cooftcncy .hath amaz'd mee more 
 Then I dire blame my weakeneffe : will you fee her r 
 For that is her demanded know her bufineffe? 
 Thax done.laugh well at me. 
 
 Ki*f. Now good Lafnr. 
 Bring in the admiration, that we with thee 
 Msyfpcnd out wonder too.ortakeoffthtne 
 By wondring how thou took A iu 
 
 L*f. Nay, He fit you. 
 And not be all day neither. 
 
 Kiir. n>us he his fpexiaMno'lhingeuef prologues. 
 
 Z,4/. Nay, come your wae. 
 Tnter Hrflt*. 
 
 Kiir. This hafte hath wings Indeed. 
 
 Laf. Nay,oome your wales , 
 This is his Maicflie, fay your rninde to him, 
 A Traitoi you doe looke !ike, but Tuch rrahori 
 His Maicfty feldome feai4 , I am CrefiA Vncle, 
 That dare Icauetwo together, far you well. Ertt 
 
 Kir. Nowfaire one, do's your bu/uiesfoHovt> ' 
 
 Htl 1 my good Lord. 
 Gtr*rdde fitrbcm wai. my Cither. 
 In what he did profefTe, well found. 
 
 King. Iknewhim. 
 
 Htl. The rather will I fpsre my praifes towards him, 
 Knowing him is enough : on's bed of death. 
 Many recelts he giue me, chieflieone-, 
 Which as the dearcfHfTue of his practice 
 And of his olde experience, th'onlie darling , 
 Hebad me Oore vp,as ztripirrye, 
 Safer then mine owne two : more deare I haue fo, 
 And hearing your high Maieftie is toucht 
 With that malignant caufe, wherein the honour 
 Of my deare fathers gift, ftands cheefe in power. 
 I come to tender it, and my appliance, 
 With all bound humbleneflc. 
 
 Kmf. Wethanke you maiden, 
 But may not be fo credulous of cure, 
 When our moft learned Dodors leaue vs, and 
 The congregated Colledgehaue concluded. 
 That labouring Art can metier ranfome nature 
 From her inaudible eftate : I fay we rmifl not 
 So ftaine our ludgement. or corrupt our hope, 
 To proft ttute our paft-cure malkuiie 
 To empcricks, or to diffcuer fo 
 Our great fetfeind our credit, to efteeme 
 A fencclefle helpe,when helpe paft fence we deeme. 
 
 H*l. My 
 
Ms 
 
 fttlL My doue then (hall pay me for my paints : 
 I will no more enforce mine oihce on you , 
 Humbly in treating from you: r oy all thoughts, 
 A modcft one to beare mebacke againe. 
 
 King. I cannot giue the* leffe to be cal'd gratefull : 
 Thou thoughtft to helpe me, andfuchthankesl giuc, 
 As one necre death tothofethat witfihini liuc: 
 But what at full I know, thou knowft no part, 
 1 knowing all my pecill.thou no Ate. 
 
 Tldi. What I can doe, can doe no hint to try, 
 Since you feevp your reft gainft remedie : 
 He that of great eft woi kes is fi niftier, 
 Oft does them by the weakeftminifter: 
 So holy Writ, in babes hath judgement fhowne, 
 When Judges haue bin babes; great flouds hauc flowne 
 Trom fimple fourccs : and great Seas haue dried 
 When Miracles haue by che great'fl becne denied. 
 Off expectation failes, and mofl oft there 
 Where mod it promifcs : nd oft it hits, 
 Where hope is coldcft, and defpaire moil fhifts. 
 
 King. I muft not heare thee.fare theewel kind maide 
 Thy paines not vg'd, mud by thy feife be paid, 
 Proffer! not tooke.reape thanks for their reward. 
 
 ffel. Infpired Merit fo by breath is bard, 
 It is notfo with him that all things knowes 
 , As 'tis with vs, that fquarc our gue(Tc by fhowcs: 
 But moft it is prefumption in vs, when 
 The help ofheauen we count the act of men. 
 Deare fir, to my endeauors giue confem, 
 Ofheauen,not roc, make an experiment. 
 I am not an Impoftrue, that proclairce 
 My felfe againft the leuill of mine aim* , 
 But know I thinkc,aud thinks I know moft fure, 
 .My Art is not paft poVver.nor you paft cure 
 
 King. Art thou fo confident? Within what (pace 
 Hop'ft thou my cure? 
 
 ffel. The greatcft grace lending grace , 
 Ere twice the horfes of the funne (hall bring 
 Their fiery torcher his diurnall ring, 
 re twice in murke and occidental! dampe 
 Moift ffefrerie hath quench'd her fleepy Larnpe: 
 Or foute and twenty times the Pylots glafle 
 Hath told the thecuifh minutes, how they paffe : 
 What is infitme.frorn your found parts fhall fiie, 
 Health (hall liue freehand fickeneue freely dye. 
 
 King. Vpon thy certainty and confidence, 
 What dar'ft tbou venter ? 
 
 HelL Taxe of impudence, 
 A (trumpets boldnefle, a divulged filame 
 Traduc'dby odious ballads : my maidens name 
 Seardotherwifc, ne worfc of worft extended 
 With vildeft torture, let my life be ended. 
 
 Kin. Methinks in thce fome blcfled fpirit doth (peak 
 His powerful! found, within sn organ weake : 
 And what impofllbility would flay 
 In common fence, fence faues another way,: 
 Thy life is deere, foi all that Jife can rate 
 Worth name ofjifc, in thee hath eftimate 
 Youth, beauty .wifedome, courage, all 
 That happinesand prime, can happy call: 
 Thou this to baxard, needs rouft intimate 
 Skill infinite, or monftrons dcfperate , 
 Sweet pra&ifer, thy Phyficke Iwilltry, 
 That minifters thine ownc death ifl die. 
 
 ffel. Ifl breake time.or flinch in propeity 
 Of what Kpofce , vnpitticd let me die , 
 
 And well dcferu'd. not he!pbg,death'smy fee. 
 But ifl helpe, what doe you promifcrne. 
 
 Km. Make thy demand. 
 
 Htl. But will you makcneaen? 
 
 Kin, IbymyScepter^ndmyhopesofhelpe. 
 
 Hal. Then fhah thou giue me with thy kingly hand 
 What husband in thy power I will command ; 
 Exempted be from me the arrogance 
 To choofe from forth the roy all bloud ofFrance, 
 My low and humble name to propagate 
 With any branch or image of thy (late : 
 But fuch a one thy vaflall.whom I know 
 Is free for me to asie, hce to btftow. 
 
 Kin. Heere is my hand, the premifes obfern'o, 
 Thy will by my performance (hall be feru*d: 
 So make the choice of thy owoe time, for I 
 Thy refolv'd Patient, on thee ftiil relye 
 More fiiould I quefiion thee, and mote I muff, 
 Though more to know, could not be more to truft: 
 From whence thou cam'ft,ho w tended on, but reft 
 Vnqueftion'd we! come, and vndoubted bleft, 
 Giue me fome helpe heere hoa, if thou proceed, 
 As high as word, my deed fhall match thy deed. 
 
 Fbrijh. Exit 
 
 fitter CgKHtt/e and. C!e*>nt. 
 
 Lady. Come on fir, I (hall now put you to the heigh 
 of your breeding. 
 
 Clam. I will (how my-fdfe highly fed, and lowly 
 taught, I know rny bufineflc is but to the Court . 
 
 Ladjf. TO the Court, why what pUccmake you fpc- 
 ciall, when you put off that with fuch contempt, but to 
 the Court? 
 
 Clo. Truly Madam, if God haue lent a man any man* 
 ners, hee may eafilieput it off at Court : hec thai cannot 
 make a legge,put off't cap, kifle his hand, and fay bo- 
 thing, has neither legge, hands, Hppe, nor cap ; and in- 
 deed fuch a fellow , to fay precisely , were not for the 
 Court, but for me, I hauc an anfwere will ferue all men. 
 Ladj. Marry that's a bountiful! anfwere that fits all 
 qucftion*. 
 
 (I'j. It is like a Barbers chaire that fits all buttockes , 
 thepinbuttocke.thequatch-buttocke, the brawn but- 
 tockc, or any buttocke. 
 
 Lao/, Will your anfwere ferue fit to alt questions ? 
 ft?. As fit as ten groats is for the hand of an Attor- 
 ney, as yourFrench Crowne for your tafrety punke , as 
 Tits rum for Tom; fore-finger,as a pancake for Shroue- 
 tuefday, Morris forMay-day v as the naile to his hole , 
 the Cuckold to his home , as a fcolding queane to a 
 wrangling knaue, as the Nuns lip to the Friers mouth, 
 nay as the pudding to his skin. 
 
 Laij. Haue you, I fay, an anfwere of fuch fitncfle for 
 all queftions? 
 
 Cto. From below your Doke, to beneath yout Con- 
 ftable,itwillfitaoyqueftion. 
 
 Lafy. It rouft be an anfwere of moft monftrous fize , 
 that mutt fit ail demands. 
 
 Cla. But a thflle neither in good faith, ifthe learned 
 (hould fpeake truth ofit : heere it is,and all that belongs 
 to't. Asks mee if I am a Courtier, it fhall doe you no 
 harme to learne. 
 
 LxJy, To be young againe if we could : Iwllfbeea 
 feoleinqueftion, hoping to bee the wifer by yout an> 
 fwer. 
 
MsWcllthatmdsWeU. 
 
 237 
 
 JL . 1 pray you fir. are you a Counter ? 
 
 Cl. O Lord fir there* a fimple putting off mote, 
 more, i hundred of them. 
 
 La. Sir I are apoore freind of yours, that loues you. 
 
 C'/. O Lord fir, thicke, thickf , Ipare not me. 
 
 La. 1 thir.ke fir, you can catenone of this homely 
 meate. 
 
 C&. O Lord fir j naypotmetoo'l, I warrant yon. 
 
 I*. You were lately whipt fir as Jthinke 
 
 C?r O Lord fit, fpare not me. 
 
 LA, DoeyoumeO Lord fir it your whipping, and 
 fpare nor me* Indeed yourO Lord fir, is very equent 
 to your whipping ; you would anfwere vey well to a 
 whipping if you were but bound too'i. 
 
 fl, fnerehad worfe luckein my life in my O Lord 
 lift I feethingsmay ferur long, but not fcrueeuer. 
 
 La. Jplay the noble hufwiile with the tim*,to enter. 
 came it fo merrily with a foote. 
 
 Cb, OLord hr, why there' t feruei wefl gen. 
 
 La And end fir u> your bufmerTe: glue ffelUn thii, 
 And vrp her to t preftmanfwer backc, 
 Commend me to my kinfmen, and my lonnt, 
 Ttiif it not much . 
 
 Cl. Not much commendation to them. 
 L4. Not much imployement for you, you vndct- 
 ftandme, 
 
 (T Mofl fruitfully, lam there-, before my legegj. 
 
 La. Haft you agen Exeunt 
 
 trottti. 
 
 fitter Cunt 
 
 Ql.Ltf. They fay miracles are part, and we haue our 
 Philofophicall per Tons, to make modcrne and familiar 
 things fupernaturall and caiifcleffe. Hence ii it, that we 
 make trifles of tcrrours.enfcoiicing our fclues into fee- 
 ming knowledge, when we fliould fubmit our (clues to 
 an vnkrxowne feare. 
 
 Par. Why 'tis the rareft argument of wonder, tint 
 hath (hot out in our latter time*. 
 
 T(tf. And fo 'tis. 
 
 Ol Lf. To be relinquifhtoflJieAitifh, 
 
 Par. So 1 fay both of Co/en and Pxractlfra. 
 
 Ol Laf. Of all the learned and authentic** fellowej, 
 
 Per. Right fo 1 fay. 
 
 01 Lrf That gaue him out lncureab*le. 
 
 tar. Why there 'tis.fo fay I too. 
 
 Ol.Laf. Notrobehelp'd. 
 
 Par. Rights tweteartunaflur'dofa 
 
 Ol.Laf. Vncertaine !ife,and fure death. 
 
 Par. luft, yon lay well : fo would I haue faijl. 
 
 Ol.Laf. I may truly fay.it is a noueltie 10 the world.. 
 
 Par. It is indeed* if you will haue it in fhe wing, you 
 (hall readc it in what do ye call there. 
 
 Ol.Laf. A (hewing of a heauenly rftefl in an eith. 
 ly Aflor 
 
 Tar. Thai'iit. I would haucfaid, die vrnt fame 
 
 Ol.Lrf. Why your Dolphin is not luftiei fore mce 
 1 fpeakeinrefpeA -- 
 
 far Nay 'tii ftrange, 'tis very ftraunge, that l the 
 breefe and the tedious of it, and he's of a rooft facinen- 
 o s fpirit.that will not acknowledge it to be the - 
 
 Ol.L*f. Very hand of heauen. 
 
 Par. I.lolfay. 
 
 Ol.Laf. Inamoftweake 
 
 Far. And dcbile mmifter great power, grear tran- 
 cendence.which fhould indeede giue vs further vfe to 
 
 be made, chen alone the recou'ry of the king.ai to bee 
 Old I. of. Generally thankful). 
 
 Emir King, Hetlm, andatttndantt 
 
 fur I would liaue fatd it, you fay welttheere comes 
 the King. 
 
 Ol.l.*f. Lullique, as the Dutchman faies: )!elik<a 
 maiHe the Better whil'ftl hauea tooth in my head-why 
 he i able to leade her aCarranto. 
 
 Par. Mar At vinaresj* not this Helm t 
 
 O/.Lx/.PoreCodl thinkefo. 
 
 Kt**. Coe< aMJbcforc mec all the Lords in Court, 
 6tt my preferuet by thy patients fide, 
 And with this healthfuH hand whofe banifht fence 
 1 lion haft repeal'd, a fee ond time reccrue 
 The confirmation of my promis'd guiu. 
 Which but attends thy naming. 
 
 Enter 3 gr 4 Lordt. 
 
 Faire Maide fend forth thine eye,this youthfullparcell 
 Of Noble Batchcllorj, Hand at my beUowing, 
 Ore whom both Soueraigne power, and fathers voice 
 I haue to vfc;ihy franke elcihon make, 
 Thou haft power to choofe, and they none to for fake, 
 
 lid. To cat h of you, one faire and vertuous Miftris; 
 Fall when loue pleafr , marry to each but one. 
 
 Old Uf. 1'de giue bay curtail, and his furniture 
 My mouth na more were broken then thefe boyes, 
 And writ lltrle beard 
 
 King. I>erufc them well: 
 Not one of thofe, but had a Noble father 
 
 Htt. Cenilemen, heauen hath through me, reftor'd 
 the king to health. 
 
 All We vnderftand i>, and thanke hrauen for you. 
 
 //.-/. I am a funpleMaide, and therein wealthicft 
 That 1 ptoteft, 1 (imply am a Maide : 
 Pleafe it your Maieftie, I haue done already : 
 The bluftiei in my cheekes thus whifper mcc, 
 Weblufhihattliou fhoulJft choofe, but be refufee! ; 
 Let the white death (it on thy cheeke for eucr. 
 Wee'l nre come there againe. 
 
 K,*t Make choife and fee, 
 Who llum 1 1 hy loue, fhuns all bis loue in mee ; 
 
 Ht\. Now T)ran from thy Altar do I fly, 
 And to imperial! loue, thatGod moft high 
 Do my fights ftreame . Sir,wi) you bearemy fuire ? 
 
 \.L And grant If. 
 
 hfl. Thanke-aiir.all the reft is mute 
 
 Ol./.af, I had rather be in this choife, then throw 
 Amef-ace for my life. 
 
 Hel The honor fit that flames in your faire eyes, 
 Before 1 fpeake too threatningly replies f 
 I.ouc make your fortunes twemie timet aboue 
 Her that fo vvifhes, and her humble loue. 
 
 L. No better if you pleafe 
 
 Hrl. My wifh recciue, 
 
 Which great loue grant, and fo I take my leaue. 
 
 Ol.Laf. Do all they dem her t And they were font 
 of mine, 1'de haue them whip d, or I wouldfend them 
 ro'th Turke to make Eunuchcs of. 
 
 Hel Be not afraid that I your hand Chould take, 
 lie neuer doyou wro^g for your owne fake : 
 Blertine vpon your vowet, and m yoor bed 
 Fir.de fairer fortune, if you euer wed. 
 
 OtdZaf. Thefe boy ea ate boyes of Ice, theyle none 
 
 hau 
 
tauehccrt : furc they are baflardi toihcEoglifo, tne 
 French ncre got em. 
 
 You are too young, too hapele, and too good 
 To make yoor felfe a fonne out of my blood. 
 
 4**r*. Faire one, 1 thinke not fo. 
 
 OlJjard There's one grape yet, I am Aire thy father 
 rlmnkewinc. Bottffhon betf notansfle, I tmayomh 
 of fourteene Lhauc knownc thee already. 
 
 ///. 1 dare not fay 1 take you, but I giu: 
 Me and my feruice,er wlulft 1 hue 
 Into your guiding power : This n the man. 
 
 Ki*g. Why then young. TUrtrtm take heifhec'ithy 
 wife* 
 
 Sir. My wife my terge? I fh! befeech yoar highaca 
 In fuch a bufines, giue me l*aus to vfe 
 The Stipe of mine owne etea. 
 
 King. Kao w'ft thou not "St/tram what (he j ha's 
 
 Stf. Yet my good Lord, but never hope to know 
 ihy Ifhouldmarneher. 
 
 frg.Thou know'ft fact h&'mis'd me from tny fick- 
 lybed! 
 
 Titr. But followet it my Lord, to bring me dovrnt 
 Muft anfwcr for your raifing? I knowe her well : 
 Shcc had her breeding at my fathers charge: 
 A poore Phyfiiians daughter my wife ? DifdaiM 
 Rather corrupt tne eder, 
 
 King. TiJ ooely title thou difdoioft in her,tbe which 
 | can build p : Orange it it that our bloods 
 Of col our, Wai ght . and heat, four' d al 1 together, 
 Would quite confound diftincYion: yet lUndi i>tf 
 In difference* f6 mtghtie. If (he bee 
 All thu ri f ertuout ( Caue wha< thou diflik'fl) 
 A poore Phifnittni daughter, thou djflk'ft 
 Of vertue for the name : but doe oot fo t 
 From loweft 
 
 Thi r ,- 
 
 Where great addiiiont fwell'a, and vertue none, 
 It it a dropfted honour .Good a ionc, 
 [ good without a name.* Vtlene/fc it fo : 
 The propenie by what it ft, fhoujd ao, 
 Not by the title. Shee is young, wile, faire, 
 [n thefc, to Nature fhec't immediate hnrc i 
 And t heCe breed honour : tlnrtV hnnourt fcornr, 
 Which challenge* it felfe as honouri borne, 
 And it not like the fire . Honours thnue, 
 When rather from our a&t <* them detiue 
 Then our fore- goers : the meere words, a ftaue 
 Dcbol"h'J on cuene tombe, on cuerie graue t 
 A Ix^g Trophee,and as oft i dumbc. 
 Where d urt, and damn'd obliuion is the Tombe. 
 Of hooour'd bonet indeed, what (hould be iidc r 
 If thou canft like this ereatwre, at a maide, 
 I can create the reft : Vcrtue, and fnee 
 It her o wr.e do wei : Honour and wealth, from mer. 
 \rr. \ cannot loueber, nor will ftriue to doo't. 
 ',f thou wtong'A thy felfe, if thoo fhold'ft (Iriue 
 tochoofe. 
 
 Htl. That you arc well reflor'd my Loid.I'mtglad; 
 Let the reft go. 
 
 K,ng. My Honor's at the ft ike, which to defeate 
 I muft produce my power. Heere, take her hand* 
 Proud fcomfull boy, v nworthie this good gift. 
 That doftin vileroirpriiton (hackle vp 
 My loue, and her delitrt : that caoA not drearne, 
 We poizing vt in her d efc^lue fcalc, 
 
 t vertue tor the name : out cot not io r 
 
 om loweft place} whence vertuous things proceed , 
 
 Se place is dignified by th' doers deede. 
 
 Shall weigh ihee to the beacne : That wittnocknov*, 
 
 It ia io Vi to plant thiae Honour, where 
 
 We plcife to haoc it erow. Checke thy cootempc i 
 
 Obey Q ur will, which trtuailct in thy good : 
 
 Belcue not thy difdaine,but preCratlie 
 
 Do thine owne fortunes that obedient right 
 
 Which bath thy dmieowet, and Our power claimss, 
 
 Or I will throw thec from my care for euct 
 
 Into the (teg gen, and the carelettt lapfc 
 
 Of youth and ignorance : both my reoenge nd bwc 
 
 Loofwg vpon thce, in the name ot iuftice, 
 
 Without all rennet of pittie. Speake.thioe aofwCb 
 
 2?<r. Pardon my gracious Letd :for Kubout 
 My faocie to your eiet, when I coofider 
 What great creation, and what dole of honour 
 Flics where you bid it : I find*' that AM which late 
 Was io any Nobler thoughts, nvoft b sfe ; U now 
 The prufed of the King, who To ennobled , 
 It a* 'twere borne fo. 
 
 Kmr, Takeherbythehand, 
 And tell her (he it throe: to whom I proaUft 
 A coonterjioise : If not to thy efacc, 
 A balUoce more repleat . 
 
 Btr. 1 take her ruAd. 
 
 Kin. Good fortune, and tbcfiiuour of tbdOof 
 Smile vpon this Contract : whole Ceremoaie 
 Shall feetne expedient on the now borne briefc, 
 Andbeperform'dtonlght: the fo! crane Feaft 
 Shall more attend vpon the coming fpace, 
 Expeding abfcnt friend). At thoo lou'fl her, 
 Thy loue't to me Rrligiout : dfe.do'i erre. Exnntt 
 ftrtlltt *d lafiwfa Mud, 
 
 L*f. Do you hcarc Monfieur? A word with you. 
 
 Par. Yourolet/urenr. 
 
 l*f. Your Lord and Mtftet did well to malce his re- 
 captation. 
 
 Pa,. Recantation!' My Lord? my Maftct ? 
 
 Uf. 1 1 Is it not a Language I fpeake 1 
 
 P*r. A moft hir (h one, and not to bet vnderftoode 
 without bloudie fucceeding MyMaftert* 
 
 L*f. Are you Companion to the Count Rof&aA 
 
 Par. To any Count, to all Count! : to what it rsau. 
 
 Lef. To' what it Counts man : Counts maifter is of 
 another flilc. 
 
 fur. You are tec old fir : Let it fatiafi* you, you are 
 oo old. 
 
 Uf. Imuft tell thee fmah, I write Mao: to which 
 tide age cannot bring thce. 
 
 Ptr. What I dare too well do, I dare not do, 
 
 Laf. I did thinke thee for two ordioanct : tobeta 
 prettie wifeftllow, thou cijdft make tollerablc ventof 
 thy trauell, it might paCTc : vet the fcarffet and the baa. 
 Dcrcn about thee,did manifoldlie diflwade e ftoffi be- 
 leeuingthce a veffell of too great a burthen. J hauenow 
 found thee, when 1 loofe ihee againe, I care not: yt ate 
 thou good for nothing but taking vp, and that th' ourt 
 fcarcc worth. 
 
 Per. Hidft thou not thepriuilcdgc of Antiquity ' vp 
 oo thce. 
 
 L*f. Do not plundge thy fclfc to fane in aoger,leoft 
 thouhaftcn thytrialli which if, I ord haue tneicie OD 
 thee for \ htm, fo my gen>d window of Letticc fare thct 
 well, thy cafement I necdc oot open, for I look through 
 thce. Giue me tty hand. 
 
 P*rMy Loro^ea giac me aoft egrcgioui Indignity 
 
/. I with all try heart, and thou art worthy of it. 
 Fwr. r haue not my Lotd deferu'd it 
 
 f. Yes good faith, curyduMfeeoftt, and 1 will 
 t We thee a fcruplt 
 Par. Well, 1 fh*U be wifer. 
 Ldf.Eu*fl at foonc as thou can'fl, for thou had to pull 
 (rnaektsfthcontrartc. If euer thou bee'ft bound 
 thy skarfe and beaten, thou fhall findc what <t is to be. 
 proud of thy bondage , I haue a dclire to hotde my ac- 
 uainunce with thee, or rather my knowledge, that I 
 may fay in the default, he is a man I know. 
 
 Par. My Lord you do me moft infupporublc ve*tati- 
 
 Laf. 1 would it were hell paines for thy fake , and my 
 
 poore doing eternal] : for doing I am p? ft, as 1 will by 
 
 ice, in what motion ace will giue me leaue. Exit 
 
 Par. Well, thou haft a fonnc (hall take this difgrace 
 
 me; fcuruy, old, filthy, fcuruy Lord s Well, 1 muft 
 
 K patient, (here is no fettering of authority, lie beate 
 
 lim (by my fife) if 1 can meete him with anyconucni. 
 
 ence, and he were double and double a Lord Hehaiic 
 
 no more pittie of his age then 1 would haue of He 
 
 DCate him. and if I could but meet htm igea. 
 
 239 
 
 L*f. Sirra,your Lord andmader* married, (here's 
 newes for you : you haue a new Miftns. 
 
 Par. I moft vnfamedly befecchyour Lordfhippe to 
 make form refcruation of your wrongs. He is my good 
 .ord . whom I ferue aboue is my mart tr. 
 l*f. Who? God. 
 Par. Ifu. 
 
 Laf. The deuilllt it, that's thy mafler. Why dooeft 
 
 u>u garter vp thy armes a this fafhionrDoft make hofe 
 
 of thy fleeues ? Do other feruams fo ? Thou wert be ft fct 
 
 \y lower part where thy nofe fiands . By mine Honor, 
 
 I were but twohouresyonger, Fde btate thee t mce* 
 
 link'ft thou art a generall offence, and eucry man fhold 
 
 >eate thee : 1 tKinke thou waft created lor men to brealh 
 
 bemfeluet vpon thee. 
 
 Par This is hard and vndefcrucd meafure my Lord. 
 Laf. Co too fir, you wf re beaten in ft alj for picking 
 akerncHout ofaPomgranat.youarea vagabond, and 
 no true traueller : you are mote fawcie with Lordes and 
 lonourable perfonages, then the Comcnifsion of your 
 >irth and vertue giucs you Heraldry .You are not worth 
 another word, elle I'de call you knaue. 1 leaue you. 
 
 gat 
 Enter Count RofliMon. 
 
 far. Good, very good, it is fo then, good, very 
 jood, let it be conceal <i awhile. 
 
 Rof. Vndone, and forfeited to cares for euer. 
 
 Par. What's (he matter fwect-heart ? 
 
 HfftiS. Although before the folemne Pneft I haue 
 fworne, I willno( bed her. 
 
 Par. What? what fweet hear. ? 
 
 Rf(. O my farrtltei, they hauc married met 
 He to the Tufcan warres,and neuer bed her 
 
 Par. Pranct is ft dog-hole, and it no more merits, 
 The tread of a marts foot : too'th warret. 
 
 Kff. There's Utters from my mother: Whatth'im. 
 
 **&. Ithatwouidbeknov-Tiesfoo'thwairimyboy, 
 too'th wanes; 
 
 He weareihuhonor maboxevnfeeoe, 
 That huggehrskickiewickicr*rcathonic. 
 Spending his manlie marrow inherarmei 
 Which fhould fuftamethe bound and high curuet 
 Of Mvfet fierie fteed : to other Region!, 
 Pr*,ct i a ftable, we that dwell in't ladei, 
 Tlir efore too'th warre. 
 
 Kf. It fhall be fo. lie fend her to my houfr, 
 Acquaint my mother with ray hate to her, 
 And wherefore I m fled ; Write to the King 
 That which 1 durft not fp^eake. Hit prefmt gift 
 Shall furnifn me to thofe Italian fields 
 Where noble fellowcs rtrike : Wines Is no ftrife 
 To(hedarkehoiife,|pdthedetec;\ed wife. 
 fa. Will this Caprich'io hold in thef ,att fure> 
 Kf. Co with me to my chamber, and aduiceffle. 
 lie fend her ftraight away : To morrow. 
 He to the warre>, fhe to her fingUl forfow 
 
 P*r. Why thrfetuls bound, thr's fteir e in It. Tishwd 
 A yongm^n mafied,is amanthailma.-d : 
 Thtrerore away, and leaue for brauely : go, 
 The Kinglia'* done you wrong : but hufh 'tis fa. t*,i 
 
 H*l My mother greets me kindly, is fhe well > 
 (/. SKc u not well, but yet fhe h her health, fne's 
 very meriie, but yet fhe is not well i but thanke be gi- 
 uen fne' very well, and wains nothing i th wotld : but 
 yet fhe is not well. 
 
 Hel. If fhe be verie wel, what do'a/hr ayie.that ftie 
 notverie wcil? 
 
 Clo. Truly fhc's very well indced.bui for tv^o thing 
 Hel. What two things ? 
 
 Ct One.ihat (he's not in heaucn, whether Cod fen< 
 hct quickly : the other, that (he's in earth, fromwhcnc 
 Cod fend her quickly 
 
 nter farottti. 
 
 Par fileiTe you my fortunate Ladi^. 
 
 Hel. I hope fir f haue youi good will to haue mine 
 owoe good fortune. 
 
 Par. You had my prayers to leadethecn on, and t 
 kcepe them on. haue than Hill. O my knaue, how do 
 my old Lathe ' J 
 
 Ch. SothatyouhadherwrinUei, ano* 1 her money 
 I would fhe did as you fay. 
 
 Par. Why I fay nothing. 
 
 Cl. Marry you are the wifer man: for many a man 
 tongue (hakes out his matters rndoing : to fay nothing 
 to do nothing, to know nothing, and to hauc nothing 
 is to be a great pan of your title, which is wuhin a veri 
 little of nothing. 
 
 fr. Away,th'art a knaue. 
 
 CU. You fhould haue faid fir before a knaue, th'ar* 
 knaue, that's before m e th art a knawc t this had been 
 truth fir. 
 
 T*r. Gotoo,thounawittfcfoole.I haue found 
 thee. 
 
 C/. Didyouflnderoeinyourfelfefir, orwm yt 
 taught to finde me? 
 
 Cb. The fearch fir was profitable/ and much Foe 
 may you find in vou,euca to the worlds pleafute.and th 
 encrcafe of laughter . 
 
 Par. A good knaue ifaith,and well fed. 
 Madam, my Lord will go a wait tonight. 
 
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 ^ veriefenious bulraeflc call's on him : 
 
 The great prerogauuc and tiu- ofloue, 
 
 Which at your due time clauses, he do'i acknowledgf 
 
 But puts it off co a cotnpcll'd reftralm : 
 
 Whofe want, and whore delay, it ftrcw'd with fweets 
 
 Which they diftill now in the curbed time, 
 
 To make the comrom g houre otcBow with ioy, 
 
 Andpleafure drown c the brim. 
 
 Tel, What's hi* will elfe? 
 
 Par. That you will take your jnfiant leaue a'th king, 
 And make <hi< haft at your OWDC good proceeding, 
 Strengthned with what Apolog icyou thinke 
 May make it probable neede. 
 
 Htl. What more commands hec ? 
 
 Par. That hauing this obtaio'd, you prefenilic 
 Attend his-fiirthcr pleafure. 
 
 Htl. In tttcry thing I waiu pon hit will. 
 
 Per. I (hall report it Co, E>nt Par. 
 
 HtU. 1 pray you come firrah. Exit 
 
 Enter Lafiw and "Bertram. 
 
 L*f. But I hope your Lor<Uhipp thinkei not him a 
 foulditf. 
 
 "Btr. YCJ my Lord tod of verie valiant approofc. 
 
 Ltf. You haue it from his owne deliurrance. 
 
 Bcr. And by other warranted teftiroonie. 
 
 L*f. Then my Diall goes not true,' 1 tooke this 1 at ke 
 for abunurg. 
 
 %er.l do affure you my Lord he is rcry greet in know- 
 ledge, and accordioglie valiant. 
 
 Ltf. lhaue thenfinn'd againfthit experience , and 
 tranfgreft agamft his valour, and my Raw that way ti 
 dangerous, fince 1 cannot yet find in my heart to repent: 
 Heerehe corecs,! pray you make vs freindi, 1 will pur- 
 fuetheamitie. 
 
 Enter pffTofct. 
 
 fttf. Thefe things (hall be done fir, 
 
 Laf. Piay you fir whofc his Tailor? 
 
 Par. Sir? 
 
 Laf. 01 know him well, I fit, bee firs a good worke- 
 man, a rcrte good Tailor. 
 
 HOT. 1 1 (liee gone to the king? 
 
 Par. Sheets. 
 
 2r. Will fttee away to night; 
 
 Tar. Aiyou'lehsucher. 
 
 Tier. \ haue writ my letters, cajketted my treafure, 
 Giuen order for our horfes. and to night. 
 When I Oiould take poiTefTioa of the Bride, 
 And ere I doe begin. 
 
 Laf. A good Frauailer is fotnethingat the latter end 
 of a dinner, but on that lies three thirds , and vfes a 
 Jtnown truth to pafle a thoufand nothings with, (hould 
 bee once hard, and thrice beaten. GodfaucyouCap- 
 caine. 
 
 'Ber. 1 1 there aay rnkindnes betweene my Lord and 
 yOUMonfieur? 
 
 far. I know not bo^y 1 haue defcrued to nm into my 
 Lords, difpkafure. 
 
 Laf. You haoe made ftiift f o run tnto't, bootesand 
 fpurres and all . like him that leapt into theCufcajd, and 
 out of it y ou'le runne sgaiae, rather then fuffet qudtion 
 foryourrdidcace. 
 
 'Ber. It may bee you haue miftakcnhim my Lord. 
 
 L<f. And(baUdoef6euer ( tneoghItookehim'* 
 prsyers. Fareyouwdlmy Lord, and belreue this of 
 
 OM, there canjocno kernell m ibis light Nut : th fcde 
 of this man is his cloathts : Trufi him not in matter ol 
 hceuie confluence : I haue kept of them tame, & know 
 their natures. Farewell Moi fieur, 1 haue fpoken better 
 of you, then you bane or wifl to dcferue ac my haod.byt 
 we muft do good sgainft euiU. 
 
 Per. AnidleLord,Ifweare. 
 
 Bcr. I thinke fo. 
 
 Par. Why do you not know him? 
 
 Ver. Yes, I do know him well, and common fpcb 
 Giu him a worthy pafle. Heere comes my clog. 
 
 Enter Helena. 
 
 M. I haue fir at I was commanded from you 
 Spoke with the King, and bsue procured his lesue 
 For prefent parting, onely he defures 
 Some priuatc fpcech with you. 
 
 BIT. I (hall obey his will 
 You muft not meruaile fftlen at my courfe, 
 Which holds not colour with the time, nor dot! 
 The miniftration, and required office 
 On my particular. Prepaid I was not 
 For fuch a bufinefle, therefore am 1 found 
 So rouch-vnfciled : This driuei me to irureate you, 
 That prefently yoo takeyour way for home, 
 And rather mule then a;ke why I inrreateyou. 
 For my refpefls are better then they feetne. 
 And my appointments haue in them a neede 
 Greater then fhewes it felfc at the fjrft view, 
 To you that know them not. This to my mother, 
 TwiUbc two dales erel (hall fee you, fo 
 f leaue you to your wifedome. 
 
 fftl. Sir, 1 can nothing fay, 
 But that i am your moft obedient feruant. 
 
 Btr. Come, come, no more of that. 
 
 Het. Andeusrfhsll 
 
 With uue obfer uaixe feeke to eeke oot that 
 Wherein toward me my .homely ftarres haae &I4 
 To equal! my great fortune. 
 
 Bfr, Let Uut got : my baft it veric great. Farweil : 
 Hie home. 
 
 Het. Pray fir your pardon. 
 
 Ber. Weil, what would you fey? 
 
 Hcl. I am not worthie of the wealth I owe. 
 Nor dare I fay 'tis mine r and yet it is, 
 But like a timorous theefe, moft faioe Would fteate 
 What law does Touch mine owne. 
 
 Btr. What would you haue? 
 
 fW.Somahing, ana fcarfe fo much : nothing indeed, 
 I would not tell you whet I would my Lord : Fakb yes, 
 Strangers and foes do &nder, and not kifle. 
 
 'Ser. Iprayyouftaynotfbutiahaftcohorfe. 
 
 Hd. Khali not breake your bidding,good my Lordt 
 Where art my other men? Monfieor Harwell. Exit 
 
 Ber. Go thou toward home, where 1 wil neaer come, 
 Whilft I can ftiake toy fword, or h<are the drvmtue i 
 Away, and for our Bight . 
 
 Par. Brauely.Coragio. 
 
 ertuf. 
 
 Fleurifb* 
 
 with a. 
 
 Dak&So that from point eo point,nowhaur you heard 
 
 The 
 
241 
 
 "he fundamental! reaCons of thi watte,- 
 Whofe grot deeifion hath much blood let forth 
 nd more thirds sfcer. 
 
 I .Lor* Holy feemes the quarrell 
 pon your Graces part : blacke and ftarefull 
 itheoppofer. 
 
 DM*?. Therefore we meruaile ranch our Cofin France 
 ITould in fo iuft a bufinefle, (hut his boforne 
 gainft our borrowing praycrr. 
 
 FrttchE. Good my Lord, 
 be reafons of our ft at e I cannot y celde, 
 ut like a common and an outward man, 
 hat the great figure of a Coonfaile frame*, 
 y felfe vr.able motion, therefore dare not 
 ay whai I thinkc of it, fmcc 1 hauc found 
 [y fcKc in my incertaine grounds to failet 
 joftcoaflgueft. 
 
 Duke. Bcithispleafure. 
 
 Fren.G. But I am fure the yonger of oat nature, 
 hat foifct on their eafe, will day by day 
 ioroe hcere for Phyficke. 
 
 'D%. Welcome fhaU they bee : 
 nd all the honors that can fly e from vc , 
 hall on them fcttk : you know your places well. 
 When better fall, for your auailes they fell, 
 'o morrow to'th the field. fleurifb. 
 
 Enter Count (fit mi Clowns. 
 
 Cf.Ithath happcn'dall. as I would hauc had it, (aue 
 hat he conies not along with her. 
 
 Clo. By rny troth 1 takemy young Lord to be a e- 
 iernelanthollyman. 
 
 Cu*t. By what obferuance I pray you. 
 
 Clt Why he will looke vppon his boote, and /ing : 
 mend the Ruffe and (ing, aske que ftions and (ing. picke 
 us teeth, and (ing : I know a man that had this trickc of 
 melancholy hold a goodly Marmor for a fong. 
 
 Lad. Let me fee what he writcs,and when he meanes 
 to come. 
 
 Cle*. Ihauenomtndeto/Jkfffincel was atCourt.^ 
 Our old Lings, and our 7sel( a'th Country, arc nothing* 
 ike your old Ling and your I tick aVn Court.- the brains 
 of my Cupid'jkncck'd out, and I bcginne to Icue, at an 
 old man loues money, with rib ftomacke. 
 
 Lad. Whathautweheere? 
 
 Cta. In that yon baue there. exit 
 
 A Letter. 
 1 bout fait you a daughter. to-Low, (hue hath reeoutredtbs 
 
 King, and vudmemt : ibaiiemddedber^not beddedher, 
 
 andCfwrneto mdkgthenot fttrnatt. ToufbaB heart fane 
 
 rumieoivay, kycu> it before the report (owe. ff there bee 
 
 h-edtheaoHghiacbeworldflvillbcldatmffdffl^cf. My 
 
 dutj toyvtt. Tour vrfartunate finite, 
 
 Bertram. 
 
 This is not well raflt andvnbridledboy, 
 To Aye the fauours of ib good a King, 
 To pluckehis indignation on thy head, 
 By the miipnfing of a Maide too vertuous 
 Tor the contempt of Empire. 
 
 Enter Ctawne. 
 
 Clew. O Madam, yonderisheauienewcs wilhinbe- 
 twcene two (ouldiers, and my ycr.g Lad ic. 
 L*. What is the matter. 
 
 C/c. Nay there is (ome comfort in thenewes. Tome 
 romiortvour ionne will notbe kild fo (bone as I thognt 
 
 La. Wbyftouldhebekiad? 
 
 Clo. So fay I Madame, ifhe runne away, as I hcare he 
 doei, the danger is in (trading too't, that's the loflcot 
 men, though it be the getting of children. Heerethey 
 e will tell you more. For my part lonely hcare your 
 onne was run away. 
 
 Enter JfeOen and two Gentlemtn. 
 
 Trench E. Sane you good Madam. 
 
 Jfel, Madam, my Lrd ii gone, for euer gone. 
 
 French 6. Do not fay fo. 
 
 La. Thinkc vpoiipsricnce,prfiy you Gentlemen, 
 [ hauc felt To many quirkes of ioy and greefe, 
 That the firft face of neither on the dart 
 Can- woman me vntoo'r. Where is my fonne I pray yon 
 
 FrtH.G. Madam he's gone to Iciue the Duke of Ho- 
 
 teoce. 
 
 We met him thitherward, for thence we came : 
 And after Come diipatch in hand at Court, 
 Thither we bend aga'me. 
 
 HtL Looke on his Letter Madaro.ner e's my Pafport 
 
 Vbmtkeucatjfgttthe Rtogvpcn my fnger, vhicbattM 
 
 faHcomeofcandfharmee t childt begotten eftbj todie, 
 that I am father too t t ben caUme hatband: but iafucb a(thenj 
 JwriteaNeuer. 
 This is a dreadful! fentence. 
 
 L. Brought you this Letter Gentlemen? 
 
 i.C. 1 Madam, and for the Contents fake arc fortie 
 for our paints. 
 
 Old La. Iprethee Ladiehaue a better cheerc, 
 Tf thou engroffeft, all the greefes are thine. 
 Thourobftmeofamoity: He was my fonne, 
 But I do wafli his name out of my blood, 
 And thou art all my child t. Towards Florence is he ? 
 
 Frea.G.l Madam. 
 
 L.h Andtobeafouldicr. 
 
 Frea.C. Such is his noble purpofe, and beleeu'c 
 The Duke will lay vpon him all the honor 
 That good conueniencc claimes. 
 
 L*. Returnc you thither, 
 
 Frtn.E . I Maihm.wiih che fwiftcft wing of fpeed. 
 
 Hei. THUkAuenowfc f baae net h^u, France, 
 Tis bitter. 
 
 La. Finde you that there? 
 
 Hi/. I Madame. 
 
 Fren.E.Tis but the boldneife of his hand haply ,whic 
 is heart was not confenting too. 
 
 Lad. Nothing in France, vn till he haue no wife : 
 There's nothing heere that is too good for him 
 But oncly (he, and (he deferues a Lord 
 That twenty fuch rude boyes might tend vpon, 
 And call her hourely Miftris. Who was with him ? 
 
 Fren.E, Aferuantoncly.andaGentleman: which 
 haue fometime knowne. 
 La. /WBr/wasitnot? 
 FfW. ImygoodLadie.hee. 
 La. A verie tainted fellow, and (till of v/ickedneffe 
 My fonne corrupts a well deriued nature 
 W'uhhisinducement. 
 
 Fren.. Indeed good Ladiethe fellow has a deale o 
 that, too much, which holds him much to haue. 
 
 LA Y*are welcome Gentlemen, I will inlreate you 
 when you fee my fonne, to tdl him that his frvord can 
 neuer wnne die honor that he loofes : more He intreatc 
 
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 Affs WetitkatcndWeli 
 
 ou written to bcarealong. 
 
 Frtn.G. We feruo you Madam in that and all your 
 worthieft affaires. 
 
 L*. Not fo, but as we change ou-courwfies, 
 
 ill you draw neert? ffxit. 
 
 fiW. Till I haue no wife thane nothing m France. 
 Nothing in France will he has no wife : 
 Thou fhalt haue none RojfiSicn, none in France, 
 "hen haft thou all agiinc : poore Lord, is't I 
 "hat chafc thee from thy Countrie, and expofe 
 'hofe tender limbes of thine, to the euent 
 ~>f the none-fpsnng warre ? And is it I, 
 rhai driue thee from the fporttae Court, where thou 
 Vas't (hat at with faire eyes, to be the marke 
 Offmoakie Muskets ? O you leaden meffengers, 
 That ride vpon the violent fpeede of fire, 
 : [y with falfe ayme, moue the (till-peering a'rc 
 That fings with piercing, do not touch my Lord" : 
 iVho euet (hoots at him, I fee hire there. 
 Who eucir chfirges on his forward breft 
 . am th<j Caitiffe that do hold him too't, 
 And though I kill him not, 1 am the caufe 
 its death vm fo effected : Better 'twere 
 [ met the rauine Lyon when he roat'd 
 With (harpe conftremt of hunger: better 'tweie, 
 That all the miferies which nature owes 
 Were mine at once. No come thou home Ro/i&on, 
 Whence honot but of danger vvinr.es a fczne, 
 Atoftitlcefesa!!. I will he gone: 
 My being hecre it is, that holds thee hence, 
 >hall I ftay heere to doo't ? No. no, although 
 The ayre of Paradife did fan the houfe, 
 And Angles offic'd all : I will be gone,, 
 That p'mifull rumour may report my flight 
 To confolsre thine care. Come night, end day, 
 For with the darke(poose theefe) lie fteak away. Exit. 
 
 Flourish. Enter the Dukf off'/erence, R offitlion t 
 
 tokf The Generall of our horfethou art,and we 
 Great in our hope, lay our bt ft loue and credence 
 Vpon thy promifing fortune. 
 
 frr. Siritis 
 
 A charge too heauy for my ftrcngth.butyet 
 Weel ftriue to bcarc it for your worthy Jake, 
 To th'cJtweme edge of hazard 
 
 Duke. Then go thou forth. 
 nd fortune play vpon thy profperous hclroe 
 AJ thy aufpicicus miftris 
 
 Ser. This vry day 
 
 Great Mars I put my felfe into thw file, 
 Make me but like my thoughts, and I (hall p roue 
 A louer of thy drumme, hater of loae. Lxumt mines 
 
 *ter Ceaatt/e & StevafA. 
 
 La. Alas! and would you take the letter of litr : 
 Might yon not know (he would do, as (he has done, 
 By Tending me a Letter. Readc it a gen. 
 
 Lentr. 
 
 Join S.Xa<jUftPilgrim t thi(herer l f. 
 Ambition lout bathfo in me offended, 
 Thar inn-foot plod I the cold rroundvpcn 
 Wilhfaiattd vow ny faults to hone tmvtaded. 
 
 IVtile, write, that frcfnthfbloodieccvrfeaf warn 
 MI deereft UWafleryour dean fame, maj hit, 
 
 THefiehimathomein peace. 
 
 Hii vame with xjalc/usferuour fanftijie : 
 
 His taken labours bid him mtforgiur : 
 
 I hu defrightfrn lunofent him forth, 
 
 From Courtly friends , with Camfinifoss to due, 
 
 Where death and danger dogget the heeltt oftpcrth . 
 
 He is too good and foirf for death, andmee, 
 
 Wbtm 1 mj fdfe em&race tofetba&free. 
 
 Ah what fharpe ftsngs are ir? her mildeft words ? 
 R^naldc, you did neuer Ucke aduice fo much, 
 As letting her psfle fo : had I (poke with her, 
 I could haue well diuerted her intents, 
 Which thus (he hath preuented. 
 
 Stf. Pardon me Mcdam, 
 Jf I had giuen you this it out r-night, 
 She might Jwirebcenc ore-tane . and yet (he writes 
 Purfuite would be but vaine. 
 
 L*. What Angell (hall 
 
 Blefle this vnworthy husband, he cannot thriue, 
 Vnlefic her prayers, whom heauen delights :o heare 
 And loues to grant^repreeue him from the wrath 
 Ofgreateftluflice. Write, write Rynaldo, 
 To this vnworthy husband of his wife, 
 Let eueiie word waighheauie ofhcr worrh, 
 That he does walgh too light : my great eft greefe, 
 Though little he do feele it, fet downe (harpely. 
 Difpatch the moft conuenient rr.efTenger, 
 Wnen haply he (hall heare that (he is gene, 
 He will returnc, and hope 1 may that (hee 
 Hearing fo'much, will fpeede her foote sgaine, 
 Led hither by pure loue : which of them both 
 Is deereft tome, I haue no skill in fence 
 To make diHinAioa prouldc tbisMcfTenger : 
 My heart is heauie, and mine age is make, 
 Grcefe would haue teeres, and farrow bids me fpeake. 
 
 Excuat 
 
 ATuclftafam tiff 
 
 Enttr utdmddew cfFlorewe, her daughter, Putenta 
 
 and (JMariana, with aogr 
 
 Cttizrat. 
 
 . Nay come, 
 For if they do approach the Cilty. 
 We(hallloofealitheftghr. 
 
 Diai*. They fay, the French Count has done 
 Mod honourable feruice. 
 
 mt. It is reported, 
 
 That he has taken their great'ft Commander, 
 And that with his o wne hand he He w 
 The Dukes brother : we haue loft our labour, 
 They are gone a contrarie waycharke, 
 you may know by theii Tiutnuets. 
 
 iMaria. Come lets returns againe, 
 And fufBce our (clues with the report ofit 
 Well 'Diana, take heed of this French Eaile, 
 The honor of a Maide i her name, 
 And no Legacie is fo rich 
 Aihoneftie. 
 
 Wtddow I haue told my neighbour 
 How you haue beene folicired by a Gentleman 
 His Companion. 
 
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 Corrupt the tender honour of a Maide : 
 
 But (he is arm'd for him, and keepes her guard 
 
 In honefteft defence. 
 
 Drummemd Colours. 
 Enter Count t^Ji&ian t ParroBer, 
 
 lAtana. I know tiiatknauc, 
 a filthy Officer he is in thofe fuggeftions for the young 
 Earle, beware of them Diana ; their ptomifes, entife- 
 ments, oathes, tokens, and all thefe engines of lu ft, are 
 not the things they go vnder : many a maide hath bcene 
 feduced by them, and the mifericis example, that fo 
 terrible fhewes in the wiacke of maiden. hood , cannoi 
 for all that diifwadc fuccefljon, but that they are limcc 
 with the twigges that threatens them. I hope I need? 
 not to aduife you further, but I hope your o wne grace 
 will kecpe you where you are , though there were no 
 further danger knowne, but the modeftie v.-Uich is fo 
 loft. 
 
 Din. You (hall not neede to feare me. 
 Enter fallen. 
 
 arid. I hope fo ; looke here comes a pilgrim,! know 
 the willlyear my houle, thither they fend one another 
 Ilequeftionher. Godfaue you pilgrim, whether are 
 bound? 
 
 Hel. lo^Jaquei la grand. 
 Where do the Palmers lodge, I do befeech you? 
 
 ffuL At the S.Fraatu heerebefide the Port. 
 
 Hel. Is this the way? A march afarre 
 
 ITid. Imarrieift. Harke you, they come this way 
 If you will tarrie holy Pilgrime 
 But till the troopes come by, 
 I will conduct you where you (hall be lodgd, 
 The rather for I thinke I kno wy our hofteffc 
 As ample at my felfe. 
 
 HsL Isityourfelfe? 
 
 Wid. If you (hall pleafe fo Pilgrime. 
 
 UeL Ithankeyou,andwillftayvponyour Idfure 
 
 wiA. you came I thinke from France'} 
 
 Hel. Ididfo. 
 
 Wid. Heere you (hall fire a Countriman of yours 
 That has done worthy feruice. 
 
 Htl. HU name Ipray you? 
 
 Dia. The Count RoffiOiont know you fuch tone? 
 
 Htl. But by the care that heart j moft nobly of him 
 Hit face I know not. 
 
 2?M. Whatfomereheis 
 He's braudy taken hesre. He Hole from France 
 As 'tis reported : for the King had married him 
 Againft hi i liking. Thinke you it is fo ? 
 
 Hel. I furely mecre the truth, I know his Lady. 
 
 Dia. There is a Gentleman that fcrues the Count, 
 Reports but courfely of her. 
 
 Hel. What's his name? 
 
 Dia, Monfieur ParroUet. 
 
 Bel. Oh I belceue with him, 
 In argument of prsife, or to the worth 
 Of the great Count himfelfe, (he is too meane 
 Tohaue her name repeated, all her deferring 
 Is a referued honeftie, and that 
 I hauc not heard ex amin'd. 
 
 Dsan. Alas poore Ladie, 
 Tis a hard bondage to become the wife 
 Of a detefting Lord. 
 
 Wid. I write good creature, wherefocrc (he is, 
 Her hart waighes fadly : this yong maid might do her 
 A (hrewd turne if (he pleai'd. 
 
 Hel. How do you meane? 
 May be the amorous Count fclicites her 
 In the villa w full purpofe. 
 
 ra*. Hedoesindeede, 
 Andbrokcs with all that can in fucb a fuite 
 
 The goddes forbid elfe. 
 
 tnd. So,nowtheycomc: 
 That is Jintkonio the Dukes eldeft fonne, 
 That Efealut. 
 
 Hel. Which is the Frenchman? 
 
 DM. Hee, 
 
 That with the plume, 'tis a mo ft gallant fellow, 
 I would he iou'd his wife : if he were honefter 
 He were much goodlier.Is't not a handfom Gentleman 
 
 Hel. inkehimwelL 
 
 Di Tis pitty he is not honeft.-yomh that fame knaue 
 That leades hire to thefe plates: were I his Ladie, 
 I would poifon that vileRafcalL 
 
 Hel. Which is he? 
 
 'Dia. Thatlackean..apes with fcarfes. Whylshee 
 mclancholly? 
 
 Hel. Perchance he's hurt i'th battaile. 
 
 far. Loofe our drum? Well. 
 
 Mar. He'slhtewdlyvextatfomethfng tookelw 
 Hasfpyedv;. 
 
 irut. Marrie hang you. 
 
 Mar. And your cuuefie, for a ring-carrier. *<>. 
 
 W4. The troope is paft : Come pilgrim, I wil bring 
 you, Where you ftall hoft : OPininyn'd pemce&u 
 There's foure or flue, to great S. faqua bound, 
 Alreadie at my houfe. 
 
 Hel. I humbly dianke you: 
 Pleafe it this Matron, and this gentle Maide 
 Toeate with vs to night, the chargearid thanking 
 Shall be for me . and to requite you further, 
 I will beftow feme precepts of this Virgin, 
 Worthy the note^ 
 
 "Both. Wee'l take your offer kindly. Sxturt. 
 
 Enter Count TRjfJtRian and the frencbmen* 
 ttttfrjr. 
 
 Cttp.E. Nay good my Lord put him toc/t : Set him 
 hauehisway. 
 
 Cap.G. If your Lordflupjpe finde him not a Hilding, 
 hold me no more in your refpcft. 
 
 Caf.E. On my life my Lor rf a bubble. 
 
 "Ber. Do you thinke I am fo farre 
 Deceiued in htm. 
 
 Cap.E. BeleeueitmyLord, in mine owne direct 
 knowledge, withoutany m&lice. but to fpeake of him 
 as my kinfman, hee's a moft notable Coward, an infi- 
 nite and endlefle Lyar, an hourely promife>breaker,the 
 owner of no one good qualirie. worthy your Lord(hips 
 entertainment. 
 
 Cap c. IT were fit you knew him, leaft repofing too 
 farre in his vertue which he hath not, hemightat feme 
 great and truftie bufinefle , in a maine daunger, fayle 
 you. 
 
 Ber. I would I knew in what particular aclion to try 
 him. 
 
 Cap. Cj. None better then to let him fetch off hi i 
 drumme, which you hcarehim fo confidently vndcr- 
 take to do. 
 
 C.E. I with a troop of Florentines wil fodainly fur- 
 
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244 
 
 prize himjfuch J will haue whom I am fure he knowes 
 lot from the enemies wee will binde and hoodwinke 
 iim fo, that he (hall fuppofeno other but that he is car* 
 ried into the Leager ofthe aducrfaries, when we bring 
 tim to our owne tents: be but your Lordfhip prcfcnt 
 this examination, ifhe do notforthcpromifeof his 
 ifc, and in the highefl compulfion of bale fcare, offer to 
 >etray you, and deliuer all the intelligence in his power 
 againfl you, and that with the diuine forfeite of his 
 bule vpon oath, neucr tiuA my Judgement in anle 
 thing. 
 
 Cap.g. O for the loue of laughter, let him fetch his 
 drumme, hefayes he has a ftratagem for't : when your 
 Lordfhip fees the boctome of this fuccelTe in't, and to 
 what tnettle this counter icy t lump of ours will be mel- 
 ted if you giue him not lohn drummes cntertainement, 
 your inclining cannot be remoued. Hecre he comes. 
 
 Eater Pair elks. 
 
 Cap.S, O for the loue of laughter hinder not the ho- 
 nor of his defigne, let him fetch off his drumme in any 
 hand. 
 
 Ber. How now MonfieurtThit drumme (licks fore- 
 ly in your difpofition. 
 
 ?ap.G. A pox on't, let it go, 'tis but a drumme. 
 
 >4r. But a drumme : Ift but a drumow? A dremfo 
 loft. There was excellent command, to charge n with 
 our horf vpon out owne wings, and to rend our owne 
 fouldiers. 
 
 Cap.Cj. That was not to be blam'dln tht command 
 of the feruice s it was a difafter of warre that Cafar him 
 felfe could not haue preuented, ifhe had beene there to 
 command. 
 
 Ber. Well, wee cannot greatly condemne our fuc- 
 cefle : fome di(honor wee had in the loflc of that drum, 
 but it is not to be recouered. 
 
 Par. It m'ight haue beene recouered. 
 
 Ber. It might.but it is not now. 
 
 Par. It is to be recouered, but that the merit of fer- 
 uice U fildomc attributed w the true and exact perfor- 
 mer, \ would haue that drutnme or another, or tie ta~ 
 
 Ber. Why if you haue a ftomacke,too't Monfieur: if 
 youthinkeyourmyfleriein ftratagem, can bring this 
 inftrument of honouragaine into his natiue quarter, be 
 magnanimious in the enterprise and go on, I wil grace 
 the attempt for a worthy exploit : ifyoufpeede well in 
 it, the Duke (lull both fp cake of it, and extend ro you 
 what further become* his greamefle.wien to the vtmoft 
 fyilablc ofyout worthinetfe. 
 
 Par. By the hand of a fouldier I will vndeitake it. 
 
 Ber. But you muft not now (lumber in it. 
 
 far. Us about it this cuemng, and 1 will prefcntly 
 pen downe my dilemma's, encourage my ftlfe in my 
 certaintie, put my felfe intomymorull preparation 
 and by midnight lookc to hcare further from me. 
 
 'Her. Maylbee bold to acquaint his grace you arc 
 gone about it. 
 
 Par. I know not what the fucccffe wil be my Lord, 
 bru the attempt I vow. 
 
 Err. I know th 'art valiant, 
 And to the pofsibility of thy fouldierihip, 
 Will fubfcrib* for thec: JarewelU 
 
 far. I loue not many words. Exit 
 
 Cap.. No mo re then a fUh loues water. Is not this 
 
 sfhange fellow my Lord, that fo confidently feemet to 
 vndertake this bufinefle, which he knowes is not to be 
 done, damr.es himfelfc (o do, & date* better be damnd 
 then to doo't. 
 
 Cap.G. You do not know him nry lord as we doe, 
 cirtaine it is that he wil! fieale himfelfe into a mans Fa- 
 uour, and for a weeke cfcape a great deale of difcoue- 
 es, but when y ou finde him out, you baue him truer af- 
 ter. 
 
 Ber. Why do jiou thinks he will Dfiake no deede at 
 all of this that fo ferioufiie hcedooes aoMrcflehioftlfe 
 vnto? 
 
 Cap.E. None in the world, but returns with an in* 
 uention, and clap vpon you two or three probable lies : 
 but we haue almofl imboft him, you (hall fee his fall to 
 night ; for indeede he is not for your Lordfhippes re- 
 fpeft. 
 
 Cap.G. Weele make you fome fport with theToxe 
 ere we cafe him. He was firfl fmoaV d by the old Lord 
 Lafnv, when his difguife and he is parted, tell me what 
 afprat you (hall finde him, whicbyou (hall fee this ve- 
 rie night. 
 
 ap.. I muft go looke my cwiggcs> 
 He (hall be caught. 
 
 Ber Your brother he (hall go along with me. 
 Cof.G' As'tpieafe your Xordfhip, lie Iraueyou. 
 Ber. Now wU 1 lead you to the hoofe.and daew you 
 TheLaffelfpokeof. 
 
 Cap .. But you fay (he's honed. 
 
 -Ber. That's all the fault : Ifpoke with hirbutonce, 
 And found her wondrous cold, but I fent to her 
 By this fame Coxcombe that we haue i'th winde 
 Tokens and Letters, which {he did tcfend, 
 And this is all 1 haue done ; She's a/aire creature. 
 Will you go fee her? 
 
 Caf .. With all my heart my Lord. 
 
 Het. Ifyoumifdoobtmethatlamnotfttee^ 
 I know not how I fnall aflure you further. 
 But 1 fn all loofe the grounds I worke vpon. 
 
 Wid. Though my eft ate be falnc.I was well borne, 
 Nothing acquainted with thefe bdineflet, 
 And would not put rcy reputation now 
 Inanyftainingact. 
 
 Hel. Nofwouldlwifcyoti. 
 Firft giue me truft, the Count he is my husband, 
 And what to your fworne counfaile I haue fpoken, 
 Is fo from word to word : and then you cannot 
 By the good ay de that I of you (hall borrow, 
 Errcinbeftowingiu 
 
 Md. lOiouldbcloeueyou, 
 For you haue fhcw'd me that which well approves 
 Y*are great in fortune. 
 
 Hil. Take this purfe of Gold, 
 And let me buy your friendly helpe thasfa rre, 
 Which I will ouer-pay, and pay againe 
 When I haue found i t.Thc Count he woes your 
 
 daughter, 
 
 Layes downe his wanton fiedge before her beautie, 
 Refolue to carrie her : let het in fine eonfcnc 
 As wed direct herhow'tisbeft to beare it: 
 Now his important blood will naught denie, 
 That /hee'l demand : a ring theCountie wcares, 
 That downward hath fucceeded in his houfe 
 
 From 
 
before it, and of his creatures, not daring chc reports of 
 my tongue. 
 
 Lo.f. This is the fir ft truth chat ere chine own tongue 
 was guiltie of. 
 
 Par. What the diuell fhould mcue mee to vndertake 
 the rtcouerie of this drurr.me, being not ignorant of the 
 unpoffibility, and knowing I had nofuch purpofe ? I 
 muft giue my feJrc forne hurts, and lay I got them in ex. 
 ptoit : yet flight ones will not carric it. They will fay, 
 came you off with (b little ! And great ones I dare not 
 giue, wherefore what's the inftance. Tongue, I muft put 
 you into a Butter-womans mouth, and buy my felfe ano- 
 ther of 'BaiaxMhi Mule, if you prattle met mio.ihefe 
 periUes. 
 
 Lo.E. h it poffible he fhould know what hee is, and 
 be that he is 
 
 Par. \ would the cutting of my girments wold fcrue 
 theturne, or the breaking of my Spanish fword. 
 Lo.E. Wt cannot affoord you fo. 
 Per. Or th baring of my beard, and to fay it was in 
 ftraiagero. 
 
 Lo.E. 'Twouldnotdo. 
 
 Par. Or to drowne my cloathes, arid fay I was ftript, 
 
 L.E. Hardly feme. 
 
 Par Though Kworel leapt from the windowofthc 
 C.udell. 
 
 Lo.E. How deepe/ 
 
 Par. Thirty fa dome. 
 
 Lo.E. Three great oathes would fcsrfe make that be 
 beleeucd. 
 
 POT 1 would 1 had any drtmime of the enemies, 1 
 would fweare I reconer'd it. 
 
 L*.0. You fhall he* re one anon. 
 
 Pijr. A drumme now of the enemies. 
 
 Alarum within. 
 
 Lot. Tbrocamovoufiu.carge, cargo t C4r?o. 
 
 s4H. Carge,carjrpfargo t VtiliaruLi far cerbo, COTgf, 
 
 Par. Oranfome,ranlbme t 
 Do not hide mint eyes. 
 
 Inter. Botkfithrornnldabot\(ft. 
 
 Par I know you are the Mtakfi Regiment, 
 And 1 fhall loofe my life for want of language. 
 If there be heere German or Dane, Low Dutch, 
 Italian.or French, let him fpeake to me, 
 He difcouer that, which fhalvndo the Florentine. 
 
 fat Keiiyf voMvadc, 1 vnderlUnd chec, & can fpeake 
 thy tongue ; Ktrelybonto fir, betake thee to thy faith, for 
 feuemcenc ponyardt are at thy bofbmc. 
 
 P*e. Oh. 
 
 Inttr. Oh pray, pray, pray. 
 
 (Jlfanlia reuania dujcke. 
 
 Lo.E. Ofcorbdnkbotvoliucrco. 
 
 Int. The Generall is content to fpare chet yet. 
 And hoodwinke f thou art, will leade theeon 
 To gather from the*. Haply thou my ft inlotme 
 Something to fuc thy life. 
 
 Par. O let m liue, 
 
 And all the (ccrett of our rampe He (hew , 
 Their force, their purpcfcs : Nay, lie fpeake thai; 
 Which you will wonder at, 
 
 Inter. But wiltthou faithfully ? 
 
 Par If I do not, damne roe. 
 
 Inter. Acardo lints. 
 
 Come on, thou are granted fpace. Exit 
 
 slflxm Atarutrwitbin. 
 
 : rom fonne co fonne,fome fbure orfiuedifcents, 
 Since the firft father \uore it. This Ring he holds 
 n moft rich choice : yet in his idlefire, 
 *o buy his will, it would not feeme too desre, 
 low ere repenred after 
 
 VOL. Now/ 1 fee the bottome of your puirpofe. 
 
 Hd. You fee it lav/full then, it is no more, 
 Jut that your daughter ere flie feemes as wonne, 
 )eiires this Ring ; appoints him an encounter ; 
 in fine, deltuer me to fill the time, 
 Her felfe moft chaflly abfecn ; after 
 To marry her, He adde three thoufand Crowncs 
 To what is paft already. 
 
 Wid. Ihaueyeelded. 
 
 Inftrucr my daughter how fhe fhall perfeuer, 
 That time and plare >wkh this deceitt fo lawful) 
 Hay prout coherent. Euery night hs comes 
 With MuTickes of all forts,and fongs compos'd 
 To htt voworrhineffe : It nothing fteeds vj 
 f ; chide him from our eeuet, for he pcrliUs 
 Asrfhijlifelay on't. 
 
 Htl. Why then to night 
 Let vs aflay our plot, which if it fpeed, 
 is wicked meaning in a lawful) deede ; 
 Ad lawfull meaning in a lawful! ad, 
 Where both not finne, and yet a finfull facl. 
 But let's about it. 
 
 Quartus. 
 
 &ngr ona of the Frenchmen, with Jim orfxe other 
 
 .Lard .He can come no other wav but by this hedge 
 corner : when you fsllie vponhim, Ipcake what teinble 
 Language you will : though you Tnderftand it not your 
 feluei. no matter-, for we muft not feeme to vnderfhnd 
 him, vnleffe fome one among vs, whom wee muft pro- 
 duce for an Interpreter. 
 
 I .Sot. Good Captarue, let me be th'Interpreter. 
 Ler.E. Art not acquainted with him? knowe:henot 
 thy voice? 
 
 I.Sol. No fir 1 Warrant you. 
 
 Lo.E. But what linfie wolfy haft thou to fpeake to vs 
 againe- 
 
 I .Set. E n fuch as you fptke to me. 
 
 &-.E. He muft thinkevs feme band of ftrangerj, 1'th 
 s entertainment. Now he hath a (macke of ail 
 neighbouring Languages . therefore we muft euery one 
 be a man otVu owne fancie, not to know what we fpealc 
 one to another: fo we feeme to know.is to know ftraight 
 ourpurpoft: Choughs language, gabble enough, and 
 good enough. At for you interpreter, you mult feeme 
 very politicise. But couch hoa, heere hee comes, to be- 
 guile two hourcs in a {leepe,and then co rctutnc & fwcar 
 tht lies he forges . 
 
 Ester Parrollei. 
 
 Ten a clocks i Within thefe three houre* 'twill 
 be time enough to goe hom< . What fhall I fay I haue 
 done ? It muff be awry plaufiue inuention that carries 
 it. They beginne to fmoakc mee, and difgraces hauccf 
 laie,kruxk'dtoooftenatmy doore: Ifinde my tongue 
 s to* foole-hardic, but my neart ha;H the feare of Majs 
 
AITt 
 
 L.E. Go tell the Count fa 
 We haue caught the woodco< 
 Till we do he ate from them. 
 
 Sol. Captainclwill. 
 
 L.E. A will betray vs all vnto our fciueSj 
 In for me on that. 
 
 Sol. Sol will fir. 
 
 L.E. Till then lie keepehira darke and fafely lockt. 
 
 xtt 
 
 Enter Bertram, and the Afaide caHed 
 Diana. 
 
 Srr. They told me that your name was FentjhU. 
 
 DM. No my good Lord, DlanA. 
 
 Ber. Titled Goddeffe, 
 And worth it with addition : but faire foule, 
 In your fine frame hath loue no qualitie? 
 If the quicke fire of youth light not your minde, 
 You are no Maiden but a monument 
 When you are dead you fhould be fuch a one 
 A: you are now : for you are cold and flcrne, 
 And now you fhould be is your mother w 
 When your fwcetfelft w is got. 
 
 >u. She then was haneft, 
 
 Ber. So fhould you be. 
 
 VIM. No: 
 
 My mother did but duti, fuch(my Urd) 
 As you owe to your wife. 
 
 /?*r, No more a'that: 
 I prethcc do not flriue againft my vowes i 
 I was compell'd to hf r, out 1 loue thee 
 By loues own? fweet conftramt, and will for ruef 
 Do thee ill rights of (entice- 
 
 Tito. ifoyoufewvs 
 
 Till we ferut you ? But when youhytie Our- RofS, 
 You barely leaue our thotnrs to pricke our f flues. 
 And mocke v with our bairoefle. 
 
 Ber. How haue Ifworne. 
 
 Dia. 'Tb oot rh many oathes that makes the troth 
 But the ptainc Tingle vow, that Is vow'd true : 
 What i; not ho! ie, that we fwcare not by, 
 But take the hrgh ft to witneffe : then ptay you tell coe. 
 If I fhonld fwcare by loues great attribute?, 
 I tou'd you dcertly, would you beieeue my oat he s, 
 When 1 did loue you ill ? This ha'tno holding 
 Tofweareby him \vhoinIprorcfrtoJoue 
 That I wtll worke againft him. Therefore your oathes 
 Are words and poorc conditions, but vnfcal'd 
 Atlcftinrayopmum, 
 
 TStr. Change it, change it: 
 Be not fo holy cruell : Loue is holie, 
 And my integiitie ne l re,knesv thecraffi 
 That you do charge men with : Stand no more off, 
 But giue thy felf vnco my fiekedcfirev , 
 Who then* iecouets . Say thou an mine, and eaer 
 My loue u it bcgmnes, (hell foperfcuer. 
 
 D/a.1 iee that men make toprfs in fuch 3 firawe, 
 That weel forfoke our frlues. Giurrrte that Ring. 
 
 'Bo,, ] le lend it thre my deere; but hauc Ad-power 
 Togiueitfromroe. 
 
 ro Will you not my Lord i 
 
 Bar. It is an honour longing toour houfe, 
 Bequeathed downe Erorn mnie Anceftoxs;, 
 Which were the greatcfl obloouie i' ' 
 Inmetoloofe. 
 
 Dion. M ine Honors futh a Ri 
 My chaftit.es tnelcwell of our 1 
 
 Bequeathed downe from many Anchors, 
 Which were the great eft obloqvie i'th world, 
 n mee to loofe. Thus your ownt propfrwiCedoaie 
 Brings, in -he Champion hoior on my pan, 
 Agamfl your va ine aiTault. 
 
 Ber. Heere, take my Ring, 
 My houfe, mine honor, yea my life be thine, 
 And lie be bid by thec. 
 
 Dia. When midnight ccmej.knocke at my chlflR 
 
 her window : 
 
 He order take, my mother fhall not hnre. 
 Now will I charge you in the band of troth, 
 When you haue conquer'd my yetraajden-bd, 
 K emsine there bat an houre, nor fpeake to me : 
 My reafons arc moft (hong, and you (hall know them, 
 When backe againe this Ring (hall be deliuer'd : 
 And on your ringer in. the night. I It put 
 Another Ring, that w hat in time proceeds, 
 M iy token to the future, our paft deeds. 
 Adieu till then, then faile not : you haue worm* 
 A wife of me, though there my hope be done. 
 
 'Ber. Aheauenonearihlhauewonby wooing thee. 
 
 SDiFot which,] iuc long to thank both heauen & me, 
 You may fo in the end. 
 My mother told me ioft how he would woo, 
 As if/be fate in's heart. She fayes , all Wo 
 Haue the like oathes' : He had fwotoe to rnarne me 
 When hii wife's dead : therfote Ileh/e with him 
 When I am buried. Since Frenchmen are fo braide, 
 Marry thtt wrll,] liueand die a Maid : 
 Onely in this dilguife , 1 think't no finne. 
 To cofcn hire hat would vniuUlywinne. Exit 
 
 Eater the tvo frtticb Caetaiatt , and feme tvt or threg 
 
 Sutbwurt. 
 
 You haue not g men him hit mother* letter. 
 \ hauc delru'red it an hourc fince.thei'e is fom 
 thing in't that flings his nature t for on the reading it 
 he rhang'd almcft into another man. 
 
 Cep.C. He hasmudi worthy bUmelaid vponhtm, 
 for fhaking off fo good a wife, and fo facet a Lady. 
 
 Cap.E. -Efpecial^hee hath incurred the cuerlafling 
 di fpleafurc of the King, who had euen tun'd hu bourn ) 
 to itng happincfl"e to him. I will tell you a thing, bu 
 you fhall let it dwell darkly with you. 
 
 Cap.G. When you hauc fpekcn it 'tis dead.and I am 
 the graueof it. 
 
 Cap.. Hee hathperuened a young GenUewoman 
 heert in Flcrtr.ce, of a moQ chaAe renown, Sc this nigh 
 he flefhe i his will in the fpoyle of her honour: het hath 
 giuen her his momnneotall Ring, and thinkes himfelfe 
 made in the vnchafte compofu ion. 
 
 Caf.C. Now God delay our rebellion as we ate out 
 felues, what things are we. 
 
 Cap.E. Meeielyourownetraitours . And as in the 
 common courfe of all trcafons, wcftill fee them r^ 
 themfelnes, till they at wine to their abhotr'dcnus : fo 
 he that in this aition contriues againff his o wne Nobi- 
 lity in his proper ftrcame, ore-fiowrshimfclfe 
 
 Caf.C. Is it not meant damnable in.T$ ; toheTruro 
 peters of out volavrfull intents? We fhall not (hen haue 
 ImcompanyrD nighr ? 
 
 Cfjr.E. Not tin a r rer midnight ; for hee is -dieted to 
 his houre 
 
 COD .<?. fhat approaches space : I would gtadK/ha c 
 Mm lee his company anathomte d,that hee might take 
 
imeafure ofhu owne iudgemenu, wherein To curioufly 
 K had fee dm counterfeit. 
 
 Caf.K. We will noc meddle with huntUl he come; 
 "or hit prdcnce muftbe the whip of the other. 
 
 Caf.C. In the nieane rime, \whflihtoreyouofthefe 
 Wane* ? 
 
 247 
 
 Lordirup. 
 
 Bur. I means the bufineffe is not ended, as fearing 
 to heare of it hereafter: but fhall we haue this dialogue 
 berweene the Fool? and the Soldiour. Come, bring 
 forth this counterfet module, ha's dectiu'd mtc, like a 
 doublomeamng Prophefier. 
 
 Cop.E. Bring him forth, ha's fate i'th ftockes all night 
 pocrc gallant knaue. 
 
 Bit. No matter, his heeles haue deferu'd it, in vfur- 
 ping his fpurres fo long. How does he carry himfelfe > 
 
 Osp.E- I haue told your Lordfhip alreadie t The 
 ftockes carriehim. Butto anfwtt you n you would be 
 ynderftood, hee weepes like a wench that had fhed her 
 milke, he hath confeft himfelfe to Morpon, whom hee 
 fuppofes to be a Friar, fro the time ofhu remembrance 
 to this very inftant difafter of his ferring i'th ftockes: 
 and what thinke you he hath confeft ? 
 
 Tier. Nothing of me, ba's a? 
 
 Cop.E. His coofeffion is taken, and h fhall be read 
 to his fact, if your Lordfhippe be in't, as I belecue you 
 ate, yon rnufl haue the patience to heare It. 
 
 Enter PoroBrt with bu Jntenrtter 
 
 'Ber. A plague vpon him.muffdd.-hecan faynoihing 
 ofme:hufh.hufh. 
 
 Cop.G. Hoodmancomts Portgrorlorfffe. 
 
 Inttr. He calles for the tortures, vcbat will you fay 
 without em. 
 
 Par. I will confeffe what I know without ronrtraint. 
 If ye pinch me like a Pady , I can fay no more. 
 
 . I heare there is an euertureof peace. 
 fap.G. Nay,I affjire you a peace concluded. 
 
 CV.. What will Count tfeflMi do then ? Will be 
 auaile higher, or retume againe into France > 
 
 CapjC. I perceiue by this demand, you are not alto- 
 gether of his councell. 
 
 Cap t. Let it be forbid fir, To fhould J bee a great 
 deal* of his aa. 
 
 Caf O. Sit, his wife Come two months fincefleddc 
 >m his houfe.hrr pretence i* a pilgrimage to Saint 1~ 
 qiutlerrtad; which holy vndertaking, withmoftau- 
 [rere farcrrmonie (he aecomplifht : and there refiding, 
 the t tndemefTe of her Nature, became as a prey co her 
 greet* : in fire/mde a groane of her lafl bteatb, & now 
 ihe fings in hcaoen. 
 
 Cap. l. How is this nidified ? 
 
 Cap G. Thefrrongerpmofit byherownel etteri, 
 which make* her ftorie true, euen tothepoynt of lief 
 death : her death it felfe, which could not be her office 
 to fay.it come: was faithfully confirm'd by the Reftor 
 of the place. 
 
 Cep.E. Hath the Count all this Intelligence ? 
 
 Caf. Go I, and the particular confirmations , point 
 from point, to the full arming of the veriur 
 
 I am heartily (orne that bee 1 bee gladdeof 
 this. 
 
 Capg. How mightily fometimcs.we make vs corn- 
 font of our lofles. 
 
 C*p.. And how mightily feme other times, wee 
 drowne our game in icares , the great dignitie that his 
 valout hath here acquir'd for him, fhill at home be en- 
 counired with a fhame as ample. 
 
 Ctp.G. The webbe of our life.is of a mingled yame. 
 good and ill together : out venues would bee proud, if 
 our faults whipt thfm not, and our crimes would dif- 
 paiie if they were not chcrUh'd by out vcituci . 
 
 futtr 
 How now? Where's your matter ? 
 
 Str. He met the Duke in the ftreet fir, of whom hee 
 hath taken afolemne leaue : his Lordfhippe will next 
 morning for France . Tlte Duke hath offered him Let- 
 ters of commendations to the King. 
 
 Cap.E. They (hall bee no more then need full there , 
 if they were mote then they can commend. 
 
 fhttr Count "RfjfifUou. 
 
 Str. They cannot be too fweere for the Kings tart- 
 nefle t heere's his Lordfhip now. How now my Lord, 
 i'ftnoc 'after midnight I 
 
 Scr. I hue to night difpatch'd fixteene bufinefTe i , a 
 rncneths length a peece, by an abfrraft of fucctfle : I 
 nauecongicd with the Duke, done my adieu with l>is 
 oeweft; buried a wife, mourn'd for her, writ to my La- 
 die mother, I am returning, emertaio'd my Conuoy, & 
 betweenethefemaine parcels of difpatch, affeaed ma. 
 ny nicer needs : the la ft was the greateft ,but that ! haue 
 not ended yet. 
 
 Caf.f. If tbebuftnefle bee of any difficulty, and dm 
 morning your departure hence, it ceejuiw haft of your 
 
 tap. Boblibmda ebtcurmurct. 
 
 Int. You are a merciful! Generall : Our General! 
 bidi you anTwec to what t (hall as ke you out of a Note. 
 
 Par. And truly ,s 1 hope to hue 
 
 /w.Firfi demand of him, how many horfe the Duke 
 u ftrong Whit fay you co that ? 
 
 P&r Fiur or fixe thoufand, but very weake and vn- 
 feiu\ceable : the-uoopes ate all fcanered.and theCom- 
 manders verie poore ro guts, vpon my reparation and 
 credit, and as 1 hope to hue. 
 
 //- Shall I fet dovme your anfwer fo t 
 
 Ff. Do, Oe take the Sacrament on't.how & whkh 
 way you will . all's one to him. 
 
 3*r. What a paft-fauing flane is this ? 
 
 Cap.G Y-aredeceiu'dmy Lord, this Is Mounfieur 
 ParrtUii the gallant mtlitarift, that was his owne phrafe 
 that had the whole cheoritke of warre in the knot of his 
 fcarfe, and the pra9(ife in the chape of bis dagger. 
 
 Cjp f. I will neuer trufta man a game, for keeping 
 his fword cleane, nor beieeur he can haue cuerie thing 
 in him, by wearing his appartell neatly. 
 
 Int. Well, that's fee downe 
 
 ff. Fiueor 6< thoufand horfe I fed. I will (ay true, 
 or thereabouts fee downe, for He fpeake truth. 
 
 Caf G He's very neere the truth in this. 
 
 Btr. But I con him no thankes for't in the nature he- 
 dcbuers it. 
 
 Ptr. Poore rogues, I pray you fay, 
 
 /f. Well.thatMet downe. 
 
 far. \ humbly thanke you fir, a truth's a truth, the 
 Rogues aremaruailous poore. 
 
 Inurf. Demaund of him of what ftrength they art 
 foot. What fay you to that? 
 
 Vo- By my troth fir, if I were to liue this prefent 
 haute. I will tell true. Let me fee, Saurto a hundred JJt 
 
 fiftk 
 
24-8 
 
 fifac, Stbtftia* [o many, Corambm fo many, Jdtpui [9 
 many : GutitiM, fifn*, Lodavickj, and Craty, two hun- 
 dred rift ic each : Mine o wnt Company, Chttophtr, Vau- 
 funul, Tttni>>, two hundred fU'tit each : fo th it the mufter 
 file, rotten and found, vppon my life amounts not to fif- 
 teene thoufand pole, halfe of the which, dare not fhakt 
 Che fnow from off their CaiTocko,! ecft they fluke them- 
 feluestopeeces. 
 
 'Ber. What (hall be done to him. 
 
 Cup.G. Nothing, butler him haue thanke*. Demand 
 of him my condition : and what credits I hauc with the 
 Duke. 
 
 Int. Well that's fet downe : you Qiall demaund of 
 him, whetheioneCaptaiocD*iw4/>if bcci'th Campe, a 
 frenchman : what his reputation it with the Duke, what 
 bis v alour, hooeftie, and expertnefTe in warres : or whe- 
 therhethinkeiitwerenot polTible with welUwaighing 
 fummes of gold to corrupt him to a reuolt. What (ay you 
 to this/ What do you know of it ? 
 
 Par. I bcfcech you let me anfwsr to the particular of 
 the inurgacories. Demaod them fmgly. 
 
 Int. Do you know this Captains 'Dtnaamt ? 
 
 far. I know him,a was a Botchers Prentire in Paru t 
 from whence be w.u whipt for getting the Shrieues fool 
 with childe, a dumbe innocent that could not fay him 
 nay. 
 
 ftr. Ny, by your leaue hold your hands, though I 
 know his braines are forfeite to the next tile that dh. 
 
 Int. Well, is this Cap tame in the Duke of Floienccs 
 campe ? 
 
 Par. Vpon my knowledge he U, and lowfic. 
 
 C*j.G. Nay looke not fo vpon n> : we (hall heare of 
 your Lord anon. 
 
 Ins. What is his reputation with the Duke ? 
 
 Par. The Duke knowes him for no other, but a poore 
 Officer of mine, and writ 10 inee this other day, to tumc 
 him out a'th band. I thinke I hauc his Letter in my poc-. 
 kec. 
 
 ht. Marry we'll fearch. 
 
 Par.lfl good fadneffe I do not know, either it is there, 
 or it is vpon a file with the Dukes other Letters, in my 
 Tent. 
 
 fat- Hceie'tis. heere's a paper,fhall I reade it to you? 
 
 Pur. I do not know if it be it or no. 
 
 Ber. Our Interpreter do'j it well. 
 
 Cf.G, Excellently. 
 
 701. J}Mn,ibf Ce*tiafo<>ltjtH*j*!lofgld. 
 
 far. That is not the Dukes letter fir ' that is an ad- 
 umifememtoapropermaideinT;lorence,one.DM4,to 
 take heede of the allurement of one Count Roffitlioa t a 
 fool n'h idle boy : but for. ill that very mttifh. J pray you. 
 fitputitTpagaine. 
 
 Int. Nay, He reade it firft by your fauour. 
 
 PAT. My meaning in't 1 proteft was very honed in the 
 bt halfe of the maid : for 1 knew the young Count to be a 
 dangerous and lafciuiou&boy, who is a whale to Virgi- 
 ruty, and devours vp all the fry it finds. 
 
 Titr. Damnable both-tides.rogue. 
 
 Ini.Ltt. trbtm btfoearet oalkttJbt'AbuH Arefgtld, *nd 
 
 Hulft won it match well nuuie match tnAmli mtkf it f 
 H( MrefKjn after.dttti, takfit tefare t 
 Aodfo *f*dd,tT (Dia) told thei thu , 
 H-ftn veto mtttitl) l tejet art *t to kis. 
 
 ftn (mt afthii, tbt Count t it Eeole Ikntv it, 
 
 kof*jesotfore t l>utnatvhentiedotsmeit. 
 
 Thine as he vow'd to thee in thine tare. 
 PardUt. 
 
 2?t-r. Hefhall bewhipt through the Armie with this 
 i imein's forehead. 
 
 Cay.E. This is your deuoted friend fir, the manifold 
 Lingui(r,and the army- potent fouldier 
 
 Ber. 1 could endure any thing before but s Cat, and 
 now he's a Cat to me. 
 
 Int. I perceiue fir by your Generals lookcs, wee (hail 
 be faine to hang you. 
 
 Par. My life (ir in any cafe: Not that I ftm aft aide to 
 dye, but that my offences bceing many, I would repent 
 out the remainder of Nature. Let me hue fir in a dunge- 
 on , i'th ftockcs.or any where, fo I may liue. 
 
 Int. Wt-e'l* fee what may bee done , fo you confefTe 
 freely : therefore once more to this Captaine Dumawe: 
 you haueanfwer'd to his reputation with the Duke, end 
 to hit valour. What is his honeftie ? 
 
 P*r. He will fleale fir an Egge out of a Cloifler : for 
 rapes and rauifhmentc he paralels AV/w. Hce ptofefles 
 not keeping of oaths, in breaking em he is flronger then 
 fftreulet. He will lye fir, with fuch volubilitie.that you 
 would thinke truth wereafoole: dtunkcnncffe U his btA 
 vertue.forhewiilbefwine-drunke.and in ht$(1eepehc 
 does little harme, f\ue to his bcd-cloathes about him : 
 but they know his conditiont, and lay him in flra w . I 
 haue but little more to fay fir of his boncAy, he ha's euc- 
 rie thing that an 1. one ft man (hould not haue; what an 
 honcft man fhould haue, he has nothing. 
 
 Ctf.G. 1 begin to loue him for this. 
 
 Ber, For this defcription of chine honeHie ? A por. 
 vpon him for me, he's more and more Cat. 
 
 Int. What fay you to his expert nc n't inwarrcl 
 
 Par. faith fir, ha's led the drummc before the Eng- 
 iifh Tragedians : to btiye him I will not, and more of his 
 foulc'ierfhip I know nor, except in that Country, he had 
 the honour to be the Officer t a place there called Milt- 
 tnd, to inflrud for the doubling of riles. I would doe the 
 man what honour I can, but of this I am not certaine. 
 
 Ctf.c. Hehathout-vinain'dvilIaniefofanCjShatthe 
 raritieredecmeshim. 
 
 "Ser. A pox on him.he's a Cat flill. 
 
 Int. His qualities being at this poore price, I neede 
 not to aske you, if Gold will corrupt him to reuolt. 
 
 Par. Sir, for a Cardceue he will fell the fee- firap le of 
 his faluit ion, the inheritance of it, and cut th'intaile from 
 all remainders, and a perpetual! fuccefsion foe ic perpe- 
 tually. 
 
 hit. What's his Brother, the other Captain "Z^www? 
 
 C*t. . Why do's he aske him of me ? 
 
 /rt. What's he? 
 
 Par. Fne a Crow a'th fame nefl : not altogether fo 
 great as the fir ft in goodneiTe, but greater 3 great dcale in 
 euill. He excels his Brother for a coward ,yet his Brother 
 is reputed one of the beft tht is. In a recreate hec out- 
 runnas any Lackey; marri in comming on, hce ha's the 
 Crampe. 
 
 ht. If your lite be fued,will you vndcrtakc to betray 
 the Florentine. 
 
 Par. 1, and the Capuine of his horfe,Couot Reflation. 
 
 ht. He whiiper with the General!, and knowe his 
 pleafure. 
 
 Par. He no more drumming, a plague of all drummes, 
 onely 19 feeme to deleruc \veU,and to beguile the fuppo- 
 
fnion of that lifc'iuiotts yongboy the Count,haue 1 run 
 into this dingei: yet who would hane fufpeded an am- 
 i bus]} where i was taken ? 
 
 tut. Thcreis no remedy fir. but you muft dye : the 
 I Cenr*ll fayej. you that haue fo traitoroufly difcouerd 
 the fee rrt $ of your army, and made fuch peftiflferous re- 
 ports of men very nobly held, can ferue the world for 
 no honed vfe : thereforeyou muft dye. Comeheadef- 
 man, off with his head. 
 
 Par. O Lord fir let roe liue, or let me fee my death. 
 Int. That fhill you, and take your leaue of air your 
 friends: 
 
 So, lookc about you, know you any heete ? 
 Ctunt. Good morrow noble Captaine 
 Le.E. God bleffe you Captaine Ptrtliet, 
 Ctp. Ci. 'God faue you noble Captaine. 
 Lt. F. Captain , what greeting, will you to my Lord 
 ifevrt I am for France. 
 Cap.G. Good Captaine will you giue me a. Copy of 
 I the fonnet you writ to Di** in behalfe of the Count 
 <to*,andl werenot a vcrieCoward, Idecompcll 
 | it of you, but far you well Exeunt, 
 
 tut You arevndonc Captaineall but your fcarfe, 
 that hasa knot on't yet. 
 
 ftt. Who cannot be crufh'd with a plot ? 
 Inter. If you could finde outa Countrie where but 
 women were that had receiuedfo muchfhame, you 
 might begin an impudent Nation. Fareyee wellfir, I 
 I am for France too, we fhall fpeake of you there. Ex* 
 
 P*r. Y*t am I thankful) : if my heart were great 
 j 'Twould borft at thi : Captaine lie be nomore, 
 But 1 will eate. and drinke, and fleepe asfoft 
 i A' Captaine fhall. Simply the thing I am 
 Shall make me liue : who knowes himfclfe a braggart 
 Let him fesre this ; for it will come to paffc, 
 That euery braggart fhall be found an Afle. 
 Ruftfword.cooleblufhes, and Ttrrellts liue 
 Safeft in fhame : being fool'd, by fool'riethrjue; 
 Thete's place and meanes for euery man aliue. 
 lie after them ?*>'. 
 
 uter Ht 
 
 Hil, That you may well perceiue I haue not 
 
 wrong'dyou, 
 
 One of the greateft in the Chriflian world 
 Shall be my furetie : for whofe throne 'tis needfull 
 Ere I can perfeft mine intents, to kncele 
 I Tune wai , I did him a defired office 
 >ecre almoft as hit life, which gratitude 
 hrough fiintie Tartan bofome would ptepe fonh> 
 And ar.fwei thankes. 1 duly am mform'd, 
 Hit grace is at MtrctlU, to which place 
 We haue conusnient conuoy : you muft know 
 I *m fuppofed dead, the Army breaking, 
 Myhusbndhtchimhome, where heauenayding, 
 And by the leaue of my good Lord the King, 
 I Wee'l be before our wf Icome- 
 
 . Gentle Madam, 
 
 If ou neuer had a feruant to whofe uuft 
 four bufines was more welcome. 
 
 Hel. Nor your Miftri* 
 
 |Euer a friend, whofe tho*u ghts more truly labour 
 o recompence your loue : Doubt not but hauert 
 lath brought roe vp to be youi daughter! dower/ 
 t it hath fated her to be my motiuc 
 
 nd helper to a husband. But O flrangernen, 
 That can fuchfweet vfe make of what they hate, 
 iVhen fawcie trufting of the cofin'd thoughts 
 efiles the pitchy night, fo lull doth play 
 Vitn what it loathes, for that which it away, 
 ut more of this heereafter : you T)IMM, 
 f nder my poare inftruftions yet muft fuffer 
 omething in my behalfe. 
 
 Dm. Let death and honeflie 
 Jo w i t h your impofitioni, I am your* 
 "pen your will to fuffer. 
 Hel, Yet I pray you: 
 
 lut with the word the time will bring on Cummer, 
 A/hen Briars fhall haue leaues as well as thomes, 
 Ind be as fweet as fbarpe : we muft away, 
 Out Wagon is prepar'd, and time reuiues vt, 
 All's well that ends well, dill the fines the Crowne ; 
 What ere the courfe, the end is the renowne. Exeuxt 
 
 Enter C/MMV, *U LoAj t md Lefr*. 
 Ltf. No, no, no, your fonne was mifled with a fnipt 
 uifata fellow there, whofe villanous faffron wold hne 
 made all the vnbak'd and dowy youth of a nation in his 
 colour : yor daughter-in-law had beeoe aliue at this 
 oure, and your fonne hecre at home, more jduanc'ii 
 >y the Xing, then by that red-tail'd humble Bee 1 fpeak 
 
 . I would 1 had not knowne him, it was the death 
 
 of the moftvertuous gentlewoman, thateuer Nature 
 ud praifefor creating. ]f (he had pertaken of my flefh 
 and coft m?e the deereft, groanes of a mother, 1 coult 
 not haue owed her a more rooted loue. 
 
 L*f Twas a good Lady, 'twas a good Lady. T 
 may picke a thoufand fallets ere wee light on fuch ano- 
 ther hejrbe. 
 
 If, Indeed fir fhe was the fweete Margtrom of the 
 fallet, or rther the hearbe of grace. 
 
 L*f. They are not hearbes you knaue.they are nofe 
 bearbet. 
 
 IOVIM I am no great N*l>iKbtd*ti.Ar fir, I haue no 
 much skill in grace. 
 
 .'/. Whether doeft thou profeffe thy felfe, a knau 
 or a foole? 
 
 Clt. Aroolefiratawomansferuice, andaknaw 
 
 Clt. I would coufen the man of his wife, and do hi 
 feruice. 
 
 L*f, So you were aknaueat his feruice indeed. 
 Clt. And 1 would giue his wife my bauble firtodoc 
 her ff ruice. 
 
 Lf, I willfubfcribeforthee, thou art both koaue 
 nd foole. 
 
 Clt. At yout feruice. 
 
 L*f. No.no.no. 
 
 Cl. Why fir, if I cannot fetue you, I can ferue 
 great a prince as you are. 
 
 Lj. Whofe ihat.a Frenchman? 
 
 Clf. Faith fir a has an Englifhmaine, buthisfifno 
 mieis more hotter in France then there. 
 
 Lf. What prince it that? 
 
 Ck. The blacke prince fir, al.aj the prince efdark 
 neffe, alias the diuell. 
 
 ,4f. Hold thee there's my purfe, I gioethee not th 
 tofuggtft thee from thy mafter thoutalk'ftorT, feru 
 
 CU 
 
Alts 
 
 Cl. lama woodland fellow fir, that alwaiet loutd 
 eat fire, and the mafter I fpeak of euer keep* a good 
 , but Cure he is the Prince of the world, Ice his No- 
 tie tern line in's Court. I am for the hoiifc with the 
 row gate, which 1 take to be too little for pompeto 
 ec : tome that humble thtmftlues may, but the ma- 
 willbe too chill and tender, and theylebee for the 
 
 owrie way that leads to the broad gate, and the great 
 
 L*f. Go thy waies, 1 begin to bee a wcaric of t Vice, 
 d I tell thce fo before , becaufe I would not fall out 
 ith thee. Go thy W8yes,letmy horfesbewel look'd 
 o without any trickes. 
 
 Ct. If 1 put any trickes vpon em fir, they fhall bee 
 dcs trickes, whicharctheir owne right by the law of 
 ature. * 
 
 Laf. A fhrewd knaue and an vnhappie. 
 Lady. So a is. My Lord that's gone madt himfelfe 
 much fport out of him, by his authorise hec temaines 
 jeere, whichhethinkcsisapattentfor his fawcineffe, 
 nd indcede hehasnopace, but runnes where he will. 
 
 Laf. \ like him well, 'tis not amific.-and I was about 
 o tell you, fince I heard of the good L adics death, and 
 lat my Lord your fonne was vpon his returne home. 1 
 nouedtheKingmymaflertofpeake in the behalfc of 
 try daughter, which in the minoritie of them both, his 
 Haieftieout ofifclfe gracious remembrance did firC 
 , his Highnefle hath promts'd me to doe it, an< 
 e vpthedifpleafute he hath concerned againf 
 'our fonne, thertis no fitter matter. How do's your 
 .adyfhiplikeit? 
 LA. With veriemuch content my Lord, and I wifh 
 
 t happily . 
 
 Laf. His Highnefle comes port from 4farctHia,ofz 
 ablcbodie as when he numbci'd thirty, a will be hccr 
 to morrow, or I am decc'm d by him that in fuch Intel 
 igrnce hath fcldome fail'd. 
 
 L* It reioyccs me, that 1 hope I (hall fet him ere 
 die. I haue letters that my fonne will be heerc to night 
 [ (hall befecchy our Lotdftiip to rcmaine with rate, nl 
 they meete together. 
 
 Lrf. Madam, I was thinking with what manners 
 light fafely be admitted 
 
 Lad. You ncedc but pleadc your honourable priui 
 
 Laf. LaJie.ofthatlhaucmadcabold charter, bu 
 I thanke my God, it holds yec. 
 
 Cuttr Cltwiic 
 
 Ch. OMadam.yondetswy Lord your fonne wit 
 a patch of veluct on's face, whether thete bee a fear vn 
 der'tornOjthtVcluetkuowes, but 'tis a goodly pate 
 ofVeluet.hisleft cheekeisa cheekeoftwopilc and 
 halfc,but his right cheeke is worne bare. 
 
 Laf. Afcarrcnoblygot, 
 Or a noble fcarre, is a good liu'rie of honor. 
 So belike is that. 
 
 le. But it is your carbirudo'd face 
 
 Laf. Let vs go fee 
 your fonne I pray you, I long to talke 
 With the yon g noble fouldier. 
 
 Ctownc. 'Faith there's a dozen of em, with delieat 
 fine hats, and moft courteous feathers, which bow th 
 head, and nod at cuerie man. 
 
 EM* 
 
 two Attendant! 
 
 Hil. But this exceeding pod ing day and night 
 rfuft wear your fpitits low, wecannoi helpe it 
 Jut fince you haue made (he daies and nights a> one, 
 io weare your gentle limbes in my arTayrcs, 
 k bold you do fo grow in my rcquirall, 
 Amotbing canvnrooteyou. Inhappjetime, 
 
 tr agtnile Afli'mgrr. 
 This man may help* me to his Mair ftieseare, 
 If he would fpend M power. Godfaueyoufir. 
 Cent. And you. 
 
 M. SJr.I haue feeneyou inthe Court of France. 
 Cent. I haue btcnc fometimes there. 
 HeL I do prefurne fir, that you art not faine 
 From the report that goes vponyour goodncflc, 
 And therefore goaded with moft fliirpeoccafipnfc 
 Which lay nice manners by, I put you to 
 The vfe of your owne venues, for the whitb 
 1 fhall continue thankefuli. 
 Cent. What's your w'lll? 
 //</, That it will pleafe you 
 To giue this poort petition to the King, . 
 And ayde me with that (tore of power you bane 
 To come into his prefence. 
 Gen. The Kings not heere. 
 Hcl. Not heere fir? 
 Gen. Not indeed, 
 
 He hence remou'd laft night, and with more haft 
 Then is his vfe. 
 
 irid. Lord howweloofe our paints 
 Htl. All's well that ends well yci. 
 Though time feeme fo aduerfc , and meancs vnfit : 
 I do befeech you, whither is he gone? 
 
 Gent. Marrie as I take it to Reffiltim> 
 Whither I am going. 
 
 Htl. I do befeech you fir 
 Since you are like to fee the King before me, 
 Comtuend the paper to his gracious hand. 
 Which I prrfume fhall render you no blame. 
 But rather make you thanke your paines for it, 
 I will come after you with what good fpeede 
 Our meanes will make vs meanes. 
 Cfit. This ile do for you 
 Hit. And you fhall finde your ft 1ft to be well thank 
 what e're falles more W rouft to horfe againe, Go, go 
 provide. 
 
 Enter fleaf and Panoltti. 
 far. Good M.' Launch giue my Lord JLj/wtbiskt 
 ter, I haue ere now fir betne better knowne to you t when 
 1 haue held familiar! tie with frefher cloithet: bat Iim 
 now fir muddied in fbrtuner mood, and froeil fonicwha 
 ftrong of her ftrong difpleafure. 
 
 Cla, Trucly, Fortunes difpleafure 5s but f)uttift> if 
 fmellfoftronglyasthoufpeak'ftof: 1 will hencefoott 
 eatenoFifh of Fortunes buti'ring. Pre thce alow th 
 winde. 
 
 far , Nay yon needenot to (top your nofe (k: I fpak 
 but by a Metaphor 
 
 Clo. Indeed fit.ifyoor Metaphor fKnke. Iwillfto 
 my nofe,or againft any mans Metapbot.Prethe get the 
 further. .Par 
 
far. Pray you fir dcliuer me this paper. 
 
 Cb. Foh , prcthec (land away : a paper from fortunes 
 clofc.ftoole. co giuc to a Nobleman . Looke heerc he 
 comes himfelfc. 
 
 Enter Lafm. 
 
 C/. Heeretf a porre of Fortunes fir, or of Fortunes 
 Cat.boinot aMiifcst.thathas falne into the vncteane 
 fiOv-pond of her difpleafure, and as he fayes is muddied 
 withall. |>ray you fix, vfe the Carpe as you may , foihc 
 lookes like a poore decayed, ingenious, fooltfti, rafcally 
 fcnaue. 1 doc pittie his diftrefle in my fmiles of comfort, 
 and leaoe him to your Lordfttip. 
 
 Par. My Lota I am a man whom fortune hath cruel- 
 lyfcratch'd. 
 
 L*f, And what would you haue me to doe? 'Tistoo 
 latetopairehernailesnow. Wherein haue you played 
 the knaue with fortune that (he ftiould fcratch you, who 
 of her felfe is a good Lady, and would not haue knaues 
 thriuelong vndcr ? There's a Cardecuefor you: Let the 
 Jufticrt make you and fortune friends ; I am for other 
 
 Par. Ibefeechyour honour to heart mee one Tingle 
 word. 
 
 Ltf. you begge a finglepeny more -.Come you Dial 1 
 ha't , f aue your word. 
 
 far. My name my good Lord i $ ParraUei. 
 
 Laf. You begge more then word then. Cox my paf- 
 fion, giue meyourhand - How does your drum me? 
 
 Par. O aty good Lord, you were the 6rft thai found 
 Mr. 
 
 L*f. Was I infooth?And I was the fir ft that loft thee. 
 
 Par. It lies in you my Lord co bring me in Come grace 
 for you did bring me out. 
 
 Laf. Out vpon thee knaue, doeftthou put vponmee 
 at once both the office of God and the diuel: one brings 
 thee in grace, and the other brings thee out. The Kings 
 comming 1 know by his Trumpets. Sirrah, inquire fur- 
 ther after me. 1 had talkc of you laft night, though you 
 are a fook and a knaue, you (hall eate, go too/oilo w. 
 
 far. JpraifeGodforyou. 
 
 ftowifh fnttr K;*i,,UL*Jy, Lafe,tht two Preach 
 Lerdj, with attendant i 
 
 Kin. We loft a lewell of her, and our efteeme 
 Was made much poorer by it : but your fonne. 
 As mad in folly. lacked the fence to know 
 Her cftirnation home. 
 
 OldLa. Tispaft my Liege, 
 And 1 bcfeech your Maieflie to make it 
 Naturall rebellion, done i'th blade ofyomh. 
 When oyle and fire, too (hong for reafons force, 
 Ore-beares it, and biirnes on. 
 
 Kin. My honoured Lady, 
 I haue forgiuen and forgotten all. 
 Though my reuenges were high bent vpon him, 
 And watch d the time to (hoote. 
 
 taf. Thislmuftfay, 
 
 But firft I begge my pardon : the yong Lord 
 Did to his Maiefty, his Mother, and his Ladie, 
 Offence of mighty note , but to himfcife. 
 The greatefl wrong of all. He loft a wife, 
 Whofe beauty did aftooifethcfuroey 
 Of richeft cies : whofe words all eaics tooke captiue, 
 Whofe deere pet fertion, hearts that fcorn'd to ferae, 
 
 Humbly call'dMiftris. 
 
 Km. Praiftng what is loft, 
 
 Makes the remembrance deere. Well.call him hither 
 We are reconcil'd, and the firft view (hall kill 
 All repetition : Let him not aske our pardon. 
 The nature of his great offence is dead. 
 And deeper then obliuion, we do burie 
 Th'incenfing reliques of it. Let him approach 
 A Oranger, no offender ; andinfbrme him 
 So 'tis our willhe/hould. 
 
 Gem. I (hall my Liege. 
 
 Km. What fayes he to your daughter* 
 Haue you fpokc ? 
 
 L *f. All that he is, hath reference coyour Highnet . 
 
 KM. Then fhall we haue a match. I haue letters fent 
 me, that fets him high in fame. 
 
 fmer fount Bertram. 
 
 Laf. Helookeswellon't 
 
 Kin. I am not a day of feafon, 
 For thou maift fee a (un-fninc, and a haile 
 In me at one* : But to the bright eft beames 
 Diftratfedxlouds giue way, foftand thou forth, 
 The timeijfaircagaine. 
 
 'Ber My high repented blames 
 Deere Soueraignc pardon to me. 
 
 Km. A II is whole, 
 
 Not one word more of the con fumed rime, 
 Let's take the mftant by the forward top ; 
 For we are old, and on our quick 'ft decree* 
 Th'maudibie, and noifelefTe foot of time 
 Steales, ere we can effect them. You remember 
 The daughter of this Lord ? 
 
 *Ber. Admiringly my Liege, at firft 
 I ftucke my choice vpon her, ere my heart 
 Durft make too bold a herauld of my tongue : 
 Where the impreflion of mine eye infixing, 
 Contempt his f<ornfu(I Perfpecliue did lend me. 
 Which warpt the line, of euerie other fauour, 
 Scorn'd a fair e colour, or expreft it ftolne, 
 Extended or contracted all proportions 
 To a rooft hideous obiclt. Thence it came. 
 That (he whom all men prais'd, and whom my felfe, 
 Since I haue loft, haue lou'd; was in mine eye 
 The duft that did offend h. 
 
 Kin. Wellcxcus'd: 
 
 That thou didft loue her.ftrikes fome fcores away 
 From the great compt : but loue that comes too late; 
 Like a remorfetull pardon (lowly carried 
 To the great fender, tunics a fowre offence, 
 Crying, that's good that's gone : Our rafti faults. 
 Make triuiall price of ferious things we haue. 
 Not knowing them, vntill we know their graue 
 Oft our difpleafures to our felucs vniuft, 
 Dcftroy our friends, and after weepe their duft: 
 Our owne louf waking, cries to fee what's don,e 
 While fhamefull hate fleepes out the atternoone. 
 Bcthisfwect//rAr/ knell, and now forget her. 
 Send for ch your amorous token for faire MtidUin, 
 The maine confents ate had, and heere wec'l ftay 
 To fee our widdowers fecond marriage day : 
 Which better then the firft. O deere heauen blefle, 
 Or, ere they meete in me, O Natute cefie. 
 
 Laf. Come on my fonne, in whom my houfer name 
 Muft be digefted : giue a fauour from you 
 To fparkie in the fpirits of my daughter. 
 
22 
 
 Alls WfUthtt ends Well. 
 
 'hat (he may quickly come. By my old beard, 
 And eu'rie haire that s on't, Htlen that's dead 
 .Vas a fweet creature : fuch a ring as this, 
 'he laft that ere I tooke ber kaue at Coun, 
 faw vpon her finger. 
 
 Tier. Hers it was not. 
 
 Kng. Now pray you let me fee it. For mine rye, 
 While I was fpezking.oft was faften'dtoo't: 
 his Ring was mine, and when I gaue it //**, 
 bad her if her fortunes cuer ftoode 
 ^rceftuied to helpe, that by this token 
 would reUieuc her. Had you that craft to reaue her 
 Of what (hould ficad her mod ? 
 
 Ber. My gracious Soueraigne, 
 fow ere it pkafes you to take it fo, 
 'he ring was neuet hers. 
 
 Old La, Sonne.onmyHfe 
 haue feene her weare if, and ftie rcckon'd il 
 V t her liues rate. 
 
 Laf. I am fure I faw her weare it 
 
 "Bir. You are deceiu'd my Lord, fhe nur faw it : 
 rv Florence was it from a cafement throwne mec, 
 iVrap'd in a paper, which contarn'd the name 
 3f her that threw it : Noble (he was.ar.d thought 
 [ Rood ingag'd . but when I had fobfcnb'd 
 To mine o wne fortune, and inform'd her fully, 
 [ could not anfwer in that courfe of Honour 
 \? (he had made the ouenure, (he ceaft 
 [n hcauie fatisfa&ion, and would neuct 
 Heceiue the Ring againe. 
 
 Kin. Warwhimfelfe, 
 
 That knowes the tinfl and multiplying mfed'cine, 
 Hath not in natures myfterie more fcience. 
 Then I haue in this Ring. Twas mine, 'twas Helms t 
 Who eucr gaue it you : then if you know 
 That you are well acquainted with your fclfe, 
 Confefle 'twas hers, and by what tough enforcement 
 You got it from her. She call'd the Saints to fareue, 
 That (he would neuer put it from her finger, 
 Voleffe (he gaue it to your felfe in bed, 
 Where you haue neucr come : or fen t ii vs 
 Vpon her great difafter. 
 ftcr. She neuer faw it. 
 
 Kin. Thou fpeak'fl it'falfely : as I loue mine Honor, 
 And mak ft conneflurall feares to come into me, 
 Which I would faine (h it on:, if it (hould proue 
 That fhou art fo inhumane, 'twill not proue fo : 
 And yet 1 know not, thou didfl hate her deadly, 
 And (he is dea d, w hit h nothing but to clofe 
 Her eyes my felfe, could win metobdeeue, 
 More then to fee this Ring. Take him away, 
 My fote-paft proofcs, how ere the matter fall 
 Shall tazc my feares of iittk vamtle, 
 Hauing vainly fear'd too little. Away with him, 
 Weel fit'? this matter further. 
 
 Ber. It'youfliall proue 
 This Ring was euer hers, you (hall aseafie 
 I'ro uc that I husbanded her bed in Florence, 
 Whew yciftiefteuerwas. 
 
 Etuera Cent lemon. 
 
 King. I am wrap d in difmall thinkings. 
 qen. Gracious Soueraigne. 
 Whether I haue bccnc too blame or no, 1 know not, 
 Here's a petition from a Florentine, 
 
 Who hathfot foureorfmetemouescomefliott, 
 To lender it her fdfe. I vndeicooke it, 
 
 Vanquifh'd thereto by the faire grace 
 [>fthe poore fuppliant, whoby tnij J know 
 is heere attending : her bufineffe look? j in het 
 With an importing vifoge, and (he told me 
 [n a fweet vet ball bree.V, it did conceine 
 Your Highnefle with ber felfe. 
 
 A Utter 
 Vfon ku Knotty froteftatiom to marrie met when tit wife 
 
 fR*>n a WiAdoHtTt hit vamms are forfeited to ne<> r and my 
 bmtoripytdtobivt. ateftokfromflfrmft, td,gno 
 leauti and I follow brmtt hu Country for inflict : Grattt 
 ff w#, O King, in jtu it beft Ite's, ttbtrwife afeductr fltu- 
 ttjbetf andapeort Ai*ldu vndon. 
 
 Diana Capilet. 
 Laf. I will buy me a fonne in Law in a faire,and toule 
 
 For this. Jle none of him. 
 
 Km. The heauens haue thought well on thee Lafew, 
 
 To bring forth this difcou'tie, feeke thefe fuiori 
 
 Go fpeedily, and bring againe the Count. 
 Enter'Brrtram. 
 
 I am a-feard the life of HtHtn (Ladie) 
 
 Was fowly fnatcht. 
 
 CldLa. Now iuflice on the doers 
 
 King. I wonderfir. fir.wiuesarcmopfietstoyou, 
 
 And that you flye them as yon fwcarc them Lordfiiip, 
 
 Yet you defuc to marry. What woman's that? 
 
 Enter OTtddtw, Diana, #idf*rUct. 
 Dia. I am my Lord a wretched Florentine, 
 Deriued from the ancient Capilet, 
 My fuite as I do vndeiftand you know, 
 And therefore know how farre I may be phtied 
 
 Wid. I am her Mother fir, whole age and honour 
 Both fuftVr vnder this complaint we bring, 
 And both fr\all ceafe, without your temedie. 
 
 King. Come hether Count, do yon know thefe Wo- 
 men? 
 
 Her. My Lord, I neither can nor will dente, 
 But dun I know them, do they charge me further ? 
 Ltd. Why do you look e fo ftrange vpon your wife ? 
 Btr. She's none of mine my Lord. 
 Du. If you'ihal! marric 
 You giueaway this hand, and that is mine, 
 You giue away hesuens vo wes, and thofc are mine 
 You giue away my felfe, which it knownc mine 
 For 1 by vow am fo embodied yours, 
 That flic which marries you, muft marri t roe, 
 Either both or none. 
 
 L*f. your reputation wmet too fliort for my daugh- 
 ter, you art no husband for her. 
 
 Tier. My Lord, this is a fond and defp rate creature, 
 Whom fometiroe 1 haue laagh'd with: Let your highnes 
 Lay a more noble thought vpon mine honour 
 Then for to thinke that I would fake it heere. 
 
 Kin. Sir tor my thoughts, you haue them il to friend 
 Til) your deeds gaine them fairer : proue your horoi, 
 Then in my thought it lies. 
 Dian. Good my Lord, 
 Aske him vpon his oath, if bee do* thinke 
 He had not my virginity. 
 Kia . What faiftthou toher ? 
 Ber. She's impudent my Lord, 
 And was a common gamefter to the Camp*. 
 
 DM. He do's me wrong my I^>rd : If 1 were fo, 
 H e might haue bought roe at a common price* 
 
, thatEndsWell. 
 
 Ill 
 
 Oonotbeleeuchim. O behold this Ring, 
 Whole high refped and rich validme 
 Did laeke a Paralell ; yet for all that 
 He eaae it to j Commoner 'th Campe 
 IfTbeone. 
 
 Ct*n Hcblufhes, and 'tis hit: 
 Of fixe preceding Anceftors, that lemme 
 Confer d by ceflament to'th fequent tflue 
 Hath it becne owed and worne. Thi is his wife, 
 That Ring'* a thoufand proofe* 
 
 King. Me thought you faidc 
 You faw one heere in Court could wttnefleit. 
 
 Dia. I did my .Lord, but loath am to produce 
 So bad an tnfirumerrt, his names Tarrettei, 
 
 L*f. Ffiw the man to day, if man he bee. 
 
 Km, Fmde him, and bring him hethcr 
 
 Rtf. Whet of him: 
 He s quoted for a moft perfidious flaue 
 With all the (pott a'th world, tax; and deb ofli d, 
 Whofe nature fickeni : but to fpeake a truth. 
 Am I, or that or this for what he'l vtter, 
 That will fpeake any thing. 
 
 Km. She hath that Ring of yours 
 
 Rof. I thinke (he hat; certame it is I lyk'd her, 
 And boorded her i'th wanton way of youth 
 She knew her diftance, and did angj for me, 
 Madding my eagerneffe with her reftrami, 
 A all impediments in fanciej course 
 Arc motiue* of more fancie, and in fine, 
 Her mfuice comming with her moderne grace, 
 Subdu'd me 10 her rate, (he got the Ring, 
 And 1 had that winch any mfaiour might 
 At Market price haue bought. 
 
 Out. 1 muft be patient . 
 You that hue turn'd tTafirft fo noble wife, 
 May luftly dyetme. 1 pray you yet 
 (Since you lacke venue,! will loofe-a husband) 
 Send for your Ring, I will returns u home, 
 And giue me mine againe. 
 
 Rf. \ haue it not. 
 
 Km. Wht Ring was yours I pray you > 
 
 Dion. Sir much like the fame vpon your finger 
 
 Km. Know you this Ring, this Ring was hisoflatc 
 
 Dm. And thit was it I gaue him being a bed. 
 
 Kin. The ftory then goes falfe,you threw it him 
 OutofaCafcment, 
 
 DM, I hauc fpoke the truth. Snttr ParoHa. 
 
 Rof. My Lord, I do confeffe the ring was heri. 
 
 Kin. You boggle (hrewdly, euery feather ftarts you 
 1 1 this the man yon fpeake of? 
 
 Dia. I, my Lord. 
 
 Kin. Tell me furah, but tell me true I charge you, 
 Not fearing the difpleafurc of your mafter . 
 Which on your iuft proceeding, He kecpe off, 
 By him and by this woman heerc, what know y ou 
 
 Par. Sopleafc yourMiiefty, my mafter hath bin an 
 honourable Gentleman Tnckcshee hath had in him, 
 which Gentlemen haue. 
 
 KM, Come, come, to'th'purpofe ; Did hee loue this 
 woman ? 
 
 Par. Faith fir he did loue her, but how 
 
 Km. How 1 pray you ? 
 
 Par. He did loue her fir,as a Gene, loues a Woman 
 
 Km. How is that ? 
 
 Far. Helou'dhcrfir, andlou'dhernot. 
 
 Km. A* thou art koaue and no knaue, what an cqm- 
 
 uocail Companion is this ? 
 
 Par. lamapooicman and at your Maicfttes com- 
 mand. 
 
 L<-f. Hee'i a good drumme my Lord, but a naughtie 
 Orator 
 
 Dion. Do you know he promift me marriage? 
 
 Par, Faith I know more then He fpeajcc. 
 
 Km. But wilt thou not fpeake all thou kr.ovv'fl ? 
 
 Par Yes fopleafe your Maicfty : Ididgoebeiwcene 
 them as I faid, but more then that he loued her, forin- 
 deede he was maddc for her, and talkt of Sathan, and of 
 Limbo, and of Furies, and I know not what : yet I was in 
 that credit with them at that time, that I knewe of their 
 going to bed, and of other motions, as promifing her 
 marriage, and things which would dcriuc mee ill will to 
 fpeake of, therefore I will not fpeake what I know. 
 
 Kin. Thou haftfpoken ill alreadie, rnleflc thoucanft 
 fay they are marled, but tbou art too fine in thy euidence, 
 therefore ftand afide. This Ring you fay was yours. 
 
 Dia. 1 my good Lord. 
 
 Kia. Where did you buy it ? Or who gaue it you? 
 
 DM. It was not giuenme,nor 1 did not buy it. 
 
 Km. Who lent u you? 
 
 Dia. It was not lent me neither 
 
 Ki. Where did you findc it then ? 
 
 Dtf. I found it not 
 
 Kin. If it were yours by none of all thefe Wa?, 
 How could you giue it him ? 
 
 D>4 I neuer gaue it him. 
 
 Laf, This womantancafieglouemy Lord, he goH 
 offand onat pleafure. 
 
 Km. This Ring was mine, I gaue it his firft wife. 
 
 D/4, It might be yours or hers for ought I know. 
 
 Kin. Takeheraway, 1 do not like her now, 
 To pnfon with her : and away with him, 
 VnlcfTe thou telft me where thou hadfl this P.ing, 
 Thou dieft within this houre. 
 
 Dia. He neuer tell yon. 
 
 Km, Take ner away. 
 
 Did. lleputmbaiiemyliedgf, 
 
 Kin. I thinke thee now fome common Cuftomer. 
 
 Dia. By loue if euer 1 knew man 'twas you. 
 
 Kmg. Wherefore haft thou accufdv him al this while, 
 
 DM. Becaofehe't guiltie, and he is not guilty : 
 He knowes 1 am no Maid, and hee'l fweare too'i i 
 1 te fweare I am a Maid, and he knowes not. 
 Great King I am no (trumpet, by my life, 
 1 am either Maid, or clfe this old mans wife. 
 
 Kin. She does abufe onreares, to prifon with her. 
 
 Dia. Good mother fetch my bay le. Stay Royall fir, 
 The lewellet that owes the Ring is fentfor, 
 And he (hall furcry me. But for this Lord, 
 Who hath abus'd roe as he knowes himfelfe, 
 Though yet he neuer harm'd me, heerc I quit him. 
 He knowes himfelfe my bed he hath dcfil d. 
 And at that time he got his wife withchilde : 
 Dead though (he be, (he feeles her yong one kickc : 
 So there's ray riddl, one that s dead is quicke, 
 And now behold the meaning. 
 
 Enter HeQenand Widdoa. 
 
 Kin. Is there no exorclft 
 Beguiles the truer Office of mine eyes ? 
 It'treall that 1 fee? 
 
 Htl, No my good Lord, 
 
 Y Til 
 
Tisbutrthe fhadowof awifcyoiifae. 
 The natnc,and not the thing. 
 T(jf. JJolh.both.O pardon. 
 
 HeL Oli my good Lord, when 1 vm like thif Maid, 
 [ found you wondrous kmde, thcrc-is-your Ring, 
 And lookcyou, heere* your letter : thii it fiyes, 
 When from my finger you can get th'w Ring, 
 And u by me with childe. &c. This w done, 
 W>U you he mine now you tre doubly wonn? 
 
 Kef. lEfhe my Liege can mike me know ihji ckarJy, 
 ;lc lout het <ie*rcly, cui-r, cuer dearly. 
 
 Hct. If it appeii e not plaine, and proue vncrue, 
 Deadly diuorce ftep betweene me and y<-" 
 D my d cere mother do J fee you liumg ? 
 
 Laf. Minceyenfmell Onions, I (hall wetpc anon i 
 Good Tom Drummc lead me a handkcrcher . 
 So I thsnke thec.walte on me home, He make fpon With 
 : Let thy curtfict alone, they are fcuruy ones. 
 
 King Let vi from point to point this ftorie know, 
 To make the euen truth in plcafure flow t 
 Ifthoobeeftyetafreflivnctopped flower, 
 Cboofe thou thy husband, and He pay thy dower. 
 For I can gueffe, that by thy honeft ay de, 
 Thou keptl* i wife her felfc, thy felfe a Maide 
 Of that and all the proorefTe more and IcfTe, 
 Refold uedly more leature fhall upreffe : 
 All yti fccmes well, and ifir end fo meet e, 
 The bitter paft, more micotne ti the fweet, 
 
 Tffe Kir>t a Tttggtr^ navshe "Play it dene, 
 AS.u weUendcd, ifthv/a/tcbi wrnnt, 
 That j eve xprtfle Content : which we will pay t 
 Withftrtfi ttpleafrj/oK, day exceeding day \ 
 Ours btjourjattenct then, auJjatn our farti, 
 ToKrgenilt bartJj lendvi. and takf Olfr Awr//.B*eunt Ofnn 
 
 FINIS. 
 
TwelfeNighr, Or what you will. 
 
 y Sc<ena 
 
 Eater Orjiae 
 
 , C*rioj*d other 
 
 br the food of Loue, play oo, 
 Giuemee*ce(Teofit ; that forfeiting. 
 The appetite may fickrn, and fo dye . 
 That ftrame agen, it had a dying fill : 
 O, it came ore my rare, like the fweet found 
 That breathes vpon a banke of Violets ; 
 Stealing, nd giuiog Odour fnough, no more, 
 T ii not fo fweeinow, as it was before. 
 O fpirtt of Loue, how quicke and frefh att thou. 
 That notwitbftandingtriy capacme, 
 Uceiucth as the Sea Nought enters there, 
 Df wht validity, and pitch fo etc, 
 Jut faJIci into abatemenr, and low pnte 
 ;uen m a minute ; fo full of fhapes is faocie 
 That it alone, irhigh fantafticall 
 C*. Will you go huot my Lord ? 
 "D*. What Curt* 
 Cm. The Han. 
 n*. Why fo I do.theNoblen thatihccei 
 
 whenminc eyes did fee Olivia f\t(\, 
 
 ifc thought fhe purg d the ayre of pefiilence j 
 
 "hat mftant was I turn'd into a Hart, 
 I my defites like fell and cruel! hounds, 
 fiucc purfue me. How now what newes from her J 
 
 e*mr<dtHtmt. 
 
 Vol. Sopleafemy Lord, I might not be admitted, 
 iutfrom her handmaid do returne thit anfner. 
 'he Element it felfe, till feuen yearcs heat c, 
 hall not behold her face at ample view i 
 ut like a Cloyftrefle fhe will vailed walke, 
 \nd water once a day her Chamber round 
 With cye*offending brine : all this to feafoo 
 
 1 brothers dead loue, which fhe would keepe frefh 
 Ind lading, in her fad remembrance. 
 
 Z>. O fhe that hat h a heart of that fine frame 
 
 'o pay this debt of loue but to a brother, 
 
 -low will fhe loue, when the rich golden fhaft 
 Hath kill'd theflockeofall affections elfe 
 That Hue in her. When L.ucr , Braine, and Heart, 
 
 hcl'c foueuigne thrones, are all fupply'd and fill d 
 ' la fwecte perfections with one felfe king 
 
 way before me, to fweet beds ofFiowres, 
 .ouc-ihocghts lye rich, when canopy 'd with bowres. 
 
 gxtmn 
 
 Scena Sectinda 
 
 n> What Country (Friendi>i thii t 
 
 C"p- This is fllyria Ladie. 
 
 Vi. And what fhould \ do in Ulyrja? 
 MybrotherheisinEltzium, 
 Pwchance he is not drown'd : What thinke you faylori ? 
 
 C*p. It 11 perchance that you your felfe were faued. 
 
 V w.O my poorc brother, and fo perchance may he be. 
 
 Cap. True Madam, and to corofoit you with chance. 
 A (Jure your felfe, after our fhip did fplit, 
 When you, and thofe poore number faucd with you, 
 Hung on our drilling boate: I fa w your brother 
 Moft prouident in pcrill, binde himfclfe, 
 (Courage and hope both teaching him the praclife) 
 To a Otong Mafte, that liu d vpon the fea ,- 
 Where like Orion on the Dofphincs backe, 
 Ifaw him hold acquaintance with the waues, 
 So long a* I could fee. 
 
 V*. For faying fo, there Gold i 
 Mine owne escape vnfoldeth to my hope, 
 Whereto thy fpeech feruet for authoritie 
 The like of him. Kno vt'ft thou thij Coitntrey t 
 
 C*p. I Madam well, for i was bred and borne 
 Not three hoores trauaile from this very place* 
 
 Pio. Whogooernesheete? 
 
 C<f. A noble Duke In nature, i in name. 
 
 F/. What is his name? 
 
 C^. Orfno. 
 
 ru. Or fa : I haoe heard my father oame him, 
 He wa$ afiwcbcllor then. 
 
 Cap. And fo u now, or was fo very late t 
 For but mooch ago I went frorn hcoce, 
 And then 'cwai frcQt in mur mure (as you know 
 What great ones do, the leffe will pratik ofv) 
 That he did feeke the loue of faare OlM* 
 n. What's fhtc ? 
 
 Cap. A rertuous maid, the daughter of a Coont 
 That diderometwetuemootbfuice, then ieauingher 
 In the protection of his fonne, het brother, 
 Who fhortly alfo dide < for whofc dccre loue 
 (They fay ) fhe hath abiur'd the figbi 
 And company of men. 
 
 r*. O that I feru'd th Ladv, 
 And might not be delivered to the World 
 
 Ya TU1 
 
2V6 
 
 Twlfe 
 
 Till I had made mine ownc occafion mellow 
 Whatrayeflateis. 
 
 Cop- That were hard to compare, 
 Becaiifc (he will admit no kinde of faite, 
 No, not the Dukes. 
 
 fto. There is a faire behauiour in thec Capraine, 
 And though th at nature, with a beauteous wall 
 Doth oft clo fe in pollution .- yet of thee 
 I will beleeue thou haft a mmde that fuites 
 With thii thy faire and outward charrader. 
 I prcthee (and lie pay thee bounteouflv) 
 Conceale me what I am, and be my ay tie. 
 For fuch difguife a; haply (hall become 
 The forme of my intent, lie fcrue this Duke, 
 Thou (halt prefent me as an Eunuch to htm. 
 It may be worth thy painei : for 1 can lin, 
 And fpeake to him in many forts of Muficke, 
 That will allow me very worth his feruice. 
 What elfe may hap, to time I will commit, 
 Onely fhape thou thy filence to my wit. 
 
 Cop. Be you his Eunuch, and your Mute tlcbfe, 
 When my tongue blab), then let mine eyes not fee. 
 
 Vie. I chanke thee : Lead me on. Exemft. 
 
 Tcrtia. 
 
 atr Str Toty,and Maria. 
 
 Sir T. Whataplaguemeanesmy Neecctotakethe 
 death of her brother ihus ? 1 am fure c ai e's on cnefflie to 
 life 
 
 M*r. By my troth fir Tcly, you mull come in esrlyer 
 anights -.your Cofin, my Lady, takes great exceptioni 
 to your ill houres. 
 
 To. Why let her except, before exceptcd 
 
 M*. I, but you mu ft confine yout fclfe within the 
 otodeft limits of order. 
 
 To, Confine? lie confine my felfe no finer then 1 am i 
 thefe cloathcs are good enough to drinke in, and fo bee 
 thefe boots too : and they be not, let them hangthcm- 
 felues in their owne (traps. 
 
 M*. That quaffing and drinking will vndoe you . I 
 heard my Lady talkeofitycfterday : and of a foolifh 
 knight [hat you brought in one night hete.to be hir woer 
 
 7. Who, Sir Andre* AgHg-ebnkjt 
 
 M*. I he. 
 
 T. He s as tall * man as any'sin Illyna. 
 
 MA, What s that to th'purpofe? 
 
 To. Why he ha's three thoofand ducaresayearc. 
 
 Afa, ] , but hee'l haue but a yeare in all thefc ducztes : 
 He's a very foole, and a prodigal!. 
 
 7~.Fic,that you'l fay fo : hepUyes o'th Viol-de-gam- 
 boys, and fpeaks three or four languages word for word 
 without bookc, hath all the good gift* of nature* 
 
 M. He hath indeed, almoft natural! : for befides that 
 he' j a foole, he's a great quarreller : and but ihst hee hath 
 the gift of a Coward, to allay the guft he hath in quart el- 
 Img, 'tis thought among the prudent, he would quickcly 
 haue the gift of a grauc. 
 
 Tib. By this hand they are fcoundrels and fubftrs- 
 dors that fay foofhim. Who are they f 
 
 M* They that addcrnoreour,hcc's drunke nightly 
 in your company,. 
 
 T, With diinkmg healths to my Neecc : He drinke 
 
 to her as long as there ia a paffage in my throat, & drinke 
 in Illyria : he's a Coward and s Coyft.-ill that will not 
 drinke to my Neece. till his brames turnc o'th toe, like a 
 parifh top. What wench? C^i/M0eve:for hcte corns 
 Sit Andrew Affufaa. 
 
 Enter Sir Andre*, 
 
 Ad. StrTUyldtt. How now fir T*j "BeM* 
 To. Sw?etfiryf4r*. 
 
 And, Blcffc you faire Shrew. 
 
 Mar. And you too fir. 
 
 Tot. AccoftSir^^raz7,accoft. 
 
 And. What's that? 
 
 To. My Neeces Chamber-maid. 
 
 yt/d.Good Miftris accoft.I dcfirc better acquaintance 
 
 MA. Mynameisyt/4T7fir. 
 
 And. Goodmiftris/W^.accoft. 
 
 7V- , You mi (take knight t Accoft, is front her, bootd 
 her, woe her,2ly Ic her. 
 
 And. ymy troth J would not vnderr ike her ta this 
 company. Is that the meaning of Accofl? 
 
 Mu, Par you well Gentlemen. 
 
 T*. And thou let part fo Sir Andrtar, would thou 
 mightft neuer draw (word agcn 
 
 And. And you part To miOns, I would I might net 
 draw fwoid agcn : I airc Lady, doc you think c you bane 
 fooles in band r 
 
 (Jfa. Sir,lhauenotyouby'thhan<L 
 
 A. Marry but you (hall haue, and heerrs my hand 
 
 Ma. Now fir, thought u free : 1 pray you bring you 
 hand to'th Buttrv bam, and let it drinke. 
 
 An. Wherefore (fweet-heari/ ) What's yowMeu 
 phor? 
 
 <Jj. It's dry fit. 
 
 ^nd. Why 1 thinke fo ; I am not fuch an a He, but 
 can keepe my hand dry. But what's yout icft > 
 
 Afa. AdryieftSit. 
 
 And. Are you full of them ) 
 
 Ma.l Sir, I haue them at my fingers ends: marry now 
 1 let go your hand,l am barren. Exti Man 
 
 To. O knight, thou lack'ft a cup ofCanaricwhen did 
 /fee tbce fo put downe ? 
 
 txr. Neuer in your life I thinke, vnleife you fee Ca 
 natic pui me downe : mecihinkesforoeutties I hauen 
 more wit then a Chriftian, or an ordinary man ha's : bui 
 am a great cater of bccfc, and I beleeue that docs harm 
 to my wit. 
 
 To. Noqueftson. 
 
 A. And I thought that, I'deforfwearc it. Ik rid 
 home to morrow fir To6j. 
 
 T*. Pur-quoj my deere knight? 
 
 An. Whatisar^e/?Do,ornotdoM would I ha 
 beftuwed that time in the tongues, that 1 haue in fer.crn 
 dancing, and beare-bayting : O had 1 but followed th 
 Arts. 
 
 Tc. Then hadft thou had an excellent head of haire. 
 
 An. Why,would that haue mended my haire* 
 
 To . Part queftioo/or thou feeft it will nor coole my 
 
 An. But it becoms we wel enoogh.doft not? (natur 
 
 T<.Excellent,it hangs like flax ou a diftaffeJ&l hop 
 to fee a hufwifc take thee between her legs,& fpm it off. 
 
 ex/oJFaith He home to morrow fir Tm-your niece w" 
 not be feene.or if fhe be ir/s four toone.fhe'l none of me 
 the Connt himfelfe here hard by, wooes her, 
 
 To. 5hce'l none o'th Count, fhel not matchaboue hi 
 degree ,neithr in cftate.yeares.nor wit . 1 haue heard he 
 fvveart. Tut there's hfein't man. 
 
And, He flay arnoneth longer. I am a fellow o'th 
 ftrangcft mmdc I'th world : I delight in Mas.kei and Re- 
 ocls loir.enrnc i altogether 
 
 7. Art thou good at thefe kicke-chawfes Knight r 1 
 
 Axd. At any man in lllyna, whatfoeuer he be, vnder 
 the degree of try bettert, & yet i will not compare wtth 
 an old man. 
 
 7~. What is thy excellence in a galliard, knight 5 
 
 J*d. Faith, i can cut a f pcr, 
 
 TV And I can cut the Mutton tOeA. 
 
 And. And 1 thinke I hau< ihc backe-tricke, fimply at 
 ftrong at any man in lllyna. 
 
 TV. Wherefore are thefe thingj hid ? Wherefore Uaue 
 thefe g'.fts a Curtame before 'em ? Arethey like to take 
 du(t, like miftns M*ls picture? Whydoft tbounot goe 
 to Church in a Galliard, and come home in a Carranto (" 
 My verie walke fhould be a ligge : I would not fo much 
 as snake watct but in a Sinke-a-pace : What dooefl thou 
 meane?lit a world to hide ertuet in > I didthinke by 
 the excellent conftitution of thy legge, u was form'd vn- 
 der the ftarre of Galliard 
 
 A*d, 1, 'tis rtrong, and it doe* indifferent well in a 
 dam'd colour'd ftocke. Shall we fit about feme Ruels f 
 
 T. What fhall we do elfe -.were we not borne vndcr 
 Taurus? 
 
 And. Taurut? Trial fidet and heart. 
 
 To. No fir, tt is leggs and ihighes : let me fee thee ca- 
 pet. Ha, higher :ha,ha excellent. 
 
 Seen a Quarta. 
 
 Surer ValenttKe, andfiola in mint attirt. 
 Vol. ff ihe Duke continue chrfe fauours towards you 
 CV/ir/^youarelikecobe much aduanc'd,he hath known 
 you but three dayet, and already you are no ftrangct. 
 
 Plo. You either feare his humour, or my negligence, 
 that you call m queftion the continuance of his louc. IB 
 he Inconftam fir, in hit fauours. V*l. No bcleeue me. 
 
 Eter2)tAe > Curio and Attfdanii. 
 ia. I thankeyou : heere comes the Count. 
 
 fto. On your artendance my Lord heere. 
 
 D. Stand you a- while jloofc. Cefano, 
 Thou knowft no lefle, but all : 1 hauc vnclafp'd 
 To thee the booke etien of my fecret foule. 
 Therefore good youth, addrefle thy gate vnto her, 
 Be not deni'de acccfle, ftand at her do ores, 
 And tell them, there thy fixed foot fhall grow 
 Till thou hauc audience. 
 
 Vio. Sure my Noble Lord, 
 [f fhe be fo abandon'd to her forrow 
 As itisfpoke.fhcneuer will admit. me. 
 
 2/a, Be clamixoua.and Icape a!lcmi!J bounds, 
 father then make rnprofited returne, 
 
 Vif, Say f do fpeakc with her (my Lord)what then 1 ? 
 
 D. O then, vnfold the pafsion ofmy loue, 
 Surprize her with difcourfc ofmy deere faith; 
 
 (hall become thee well to aft my woes. 
 She will attend it bener in thy youth, 
 Then in a Nuntio's of more graue aff cdl. 
 
 Vtg I think e not fo, my Lord. 
 J9a/Dttrc Lad, bcleeue it ; 
 
 For they (hall yet belye thy happy yeercs, 
 
 That fay thou an a man : DUOIM lip 
 
 It not more fmooth, and rubious : thy fmaltpipe 
 
 1 1 at the maidens organ, fhrill, and found. 
 
 And all it funblatiue a womant part. 
 
 I know thy conficllation u right apt 
 
 for this arfayre :fome foure or F.ue attend him, 
 
 All if you will : for I my felfe am befi 
 
 When leaf! in compame : profpet well in this, 
 
 And thou fhaltliueas freely at thy Lord, 
 
 To call his fortunes thine. 
 
 Via. HedomybeA 
 
 To woe yout Lady : yet a bsrrefull ftnfe, 
 Who ere 1 woe, my felfe would be hit wife. Extant. 
 
 Scena Qtttnta. 
 
 Enter Maria. and Cltwat. 
 
 M*. Nay, either tell me where thou haft bin.or 1 will 
 not open, my lippes fo wide as a brifsle may enter ,m w a y 
 of chy cxcufe : my Lady will hang the* for thy abfence. 
 
 fia. Let her hang me : hee that it well hang'de in thjj 
 world, needs to feare no colours. 
 Ma. Make that good. 
 do. He fhall fee none to feare. 
 Ma. A goodlenton ani'wer : Icantellthcc 
 faying Was borne, of! feare no colours. 
 Clt. Where good mifhii M*rj f 
 M*. in the warrt,& thai may you be boldeto fav in 
 your fooler ic. 
 
 Clt. Well. God giue them wifedomf that fuoe it : ft 
 thofe that are foolcs, let them vfc their rilenic. 
 
 M*. Yet you will be hang'd for being fo long abfcnt, 
 I or to be turn'd away : it noi that ai good as a hanging to 
 you? 
 
 Cle. Many a good hanging, preuent! * bd marriage-. 
 and foi turning away, let fummer beare it out. 
 Ufa. You are refolute then > 
 
 Cta Not fo ne/ther, but I am refolu'd on two point 
 .M* Thai if one breakf ,the other will hold:or if both 
 brekc,your gaskins fall. 
 
 Clo. Apt in good faith, wery apt: well go thy way, if 
 Hr Tbj would ieaue drinking,thou wert at witty a piece 
 of f net flefh.at any in lllyna 
 
 Ma, Peace you rogue, no more o'that: here comes roy 
 Lady i makeyourcxcufe wifely, you were befi. 
 
 Enter Udj O/ittia,mfbMa{*,tt<>. 
 C/o. Wit.and't be thy will, put me into good fooling . 
 thofe wits tharthinkethcy hauc thee, doe very oft proue 
 foolet : and I that am fure 1 lacke thee , may paffe for a 
 wife man.For what faiet Quineptdm ,-Betret 3 witty foole, 
 then i foolifh wit. God blefie thee Lady. 
 OL Tke the foole away. 
 
 Clo. Do you not heare fello-ves.take away theLadie. 
 Ol. Go too, y'are a dry foole ; lie no mote ofyou:be- 
 fidefyou grow dif-honeft. 
 
 70. TwofaulrsMadona.thatdrinkefS: good coonfell 
 wil amend : for giue the dry foole drink, then is the foole 
 not dry: bid the difhonefr man mend himfelf^f he mend, 
 he it no longer difhoneft; if hee cannot, let the Botcher 
 rntmd him : any thing that's mended, u but patch'd:vertu 
 that cranfgrefles, it but patent with firme, and fin that - 
 mends, is but patcfit with vertue. If that th it fimple 
 Sillogifmewillferue, fo: if it will not, vyhatremedy? 
 Y J At 
 
Twelft Wjght, or, 
 
 LI there is no crue Cuckold but calamity. To beauties a 
 owcr ;The Ldy bad take away the foolc, therefore I 
 ay againe, take her away. 
 
 Ol. Sir,I bad them take away you. 
 
 Cta. Mifprtfion in the higheft degree. Lady,C*r/iitf 
 noifjcit manathum : that's at much to fay, as I wcare not 
 motley inmybraine: good Mdona, giue me Icauc to 
 roueyoua foolc. 
 
 OL Can you do it t 
 
 Clo. Dexterioufly, good Madona-. 
 
 Ol. Make your proofe. 
 
 Clo. I mufl catechize you for it Madona, Good my 
 rfoufe of venue anfwer mee. 
 
 OL Well fir, for want of other idleneffe.Ile bide your 
 proofe. 
 
 Clo. Good Madona, why mournO thou ? 
 
 Ol. Good foole, for my brothers death. 
 
 Cla. I thinke his foUle is in hell, Madona. 
 
 Ol. I know hi foule is in heauen, foole. 
 
 Ch The more foole (Madona ) to mournefor your 
 Brothers foule, being in heauen. Take away (he Foole, 
 Gentlemen. 
 
 Ol. What thinke you of this foole Malnolio, doth he 
 not mend ? 
 
 Mtd. Yes, and fhall do, till the pangs of death (hake 
 him : Infirmity that dccaics the wife, doth euer make the 
 better fcole. 
 
 Clow. God fend you fir, a fpeedie Infirmity, for the 
 better mere afing your folly :Sir Tobj will be fworn :ha< 
 [ am no Fox but he wi! not paife his word (or two pence 
 that you are no Foole. 
 
 Ol. How fay you to that Meivoltt ? 
 
 Mid. \ maruell your Ladyfhip takes delight in fuch 
 abarrcn rafcall : I Uw him put down the other day , with 
 an ordinary foole, that has no more bratne thena flone. 
 Lookc you now, he's out of his gard already . vnlcs you 
 laugh and minifter occafion to him, he is gag 'd. I proteft 
 J take thefe Wifemen, thai crow fo at theft fet kmdeof 
 fooles, no becter then the foolcs Zanief. 
 
 Ol. O you are ficke of felfe-loue Maluolio, end t 3 ft c 
 with a difteniper'd appetite, fo be generous, eunlcflV , 
 andoffreedilpofmon, is lo lake thole things for "Bird 
 bolts, that you dcvme Cannon bullets : There i no fln- 
 der m an allovv'd foole, though he do nothing but raylr ; 
 oor no raylirvg, in a knownc oifcrect nun, though hee <do 
 nothing but rcprooe 
 
 C/i^ Now Mercury indue theewilh leafing, for thou 
 fpeak'ft well of fooles. 
 
 Enter "M*ri4. 
 
 ij\tor. Madam, there is at the gate, a young Gentle- 
 man, much ilc fit es to (peakr with you 
 Ol. From the Count Crjtiio, nit? 
 7>U I know not (Madam) 'tis 'a fiire young man, and 
 well attended. 
 
 Ol Who of my people hold him m delay* 
 Ma Sir Toiry Madam, your kinfman. 
 
 Ol. FelchhimofTl pray you, hefpeakci nothing but 
 madman . Fie on Mm. Go you M*luolio ; Ifitbeaifuit 
 from the Count, I am ficke, or not at home What you 
 will, todifmifleit. Exit Mdoo. 
 
 Now you lee fir, how yout fooling growes old, & peo- 
 ple diflikeu. 
 
 Clt Thou tan fpoke for vs (Madona ^ at if thy eldeft 
 fonnefhould be a foolc : whofefcull, loue cramme with 
 br&ine*, for hecre he comei. nier Sir Tbj, 
 
 One ofthy km has amoCI weake/'i/j-BM/rr. 
 
 Ol. By mine honor balfe druoke. What u bt at tht 
 gateCofin? 
 
 To. A Gentleman. 
 
 Ol. A Gentleman ? What Gentleman? 
 To. Tis a Gentleman beer*. A plague o'thefe pickle 
 hernrfg: How now Sot. 
 Clo'. Good Sir 7V^. 
 
 Ol. Cofin, Cofm, how haue you come fo tartly by 
 this Lethargic? 
 
 To Letcherie.IdefieLctchery there s one at the 
 gate. 
 
 Ol I marry, what is be? 
 
 To. Let him be the dtuell and he wil],I care oot:gioc 
 me faith fey I. Well, it's all one. Exit 
 
 01. What's a drunken man like, foole? 
 Clo. Like a drown'd man, a foole, and a madde man . 
 One draught about htate, makes him a foole, the fecond 
 nuddes him, and a third drowncs him. 
 
 OL Go thou and feeke the Crowner, and let him fitte 
 o'my Cor : for he s in the third degree of dnnke : hee's 
 drown'd : go Jooke after him. 
 
 Clf. He is but mad yet Madona, and the foole (haU 
 looke to the madman. 
 
 Enter Maluutie. 
 
 Mai Madam, yond young fellow fweareshee wil 
 fpeake with you. I cold him you were ficke, ht takes on 
 him to viiderftand fo much, and therefore comes to fpeak 
 with you. 1 told him you were aflcepe, he fccmt to hauc 
 afore knowledge of that too, and therefore comes to 
 fbeake with you. What is to be faid tobim Ladie, bce'i 
 fortified againft any denial! 
 
 OL Tell him, he (hall not fpeake with me. 
 Mai. Ha'j bcene told fo : and het fayes hee 1 ftand a' 
 your do ore like a SHenffts poft, and be the fupporter to 
 a bench, but hee'l fpeake with you. 
 Ol. Whatkindeo'man ishe? 
 Mai. Why of mankind*. 
 Ol What manner of man? 
 Mai. Of vetie ill manner : hee'l fpeake withyou.will 
 you, or no 
 
 Ol. Of what perfonage, and yeeres is he?" 
 Mai. Not yet old enough for a man.nor yong enougl 
 fot a boy : as a fquafh is beforetis a pefcod.or a Codlm 
 when tinlinolt an Apple: Tis with him in Handing wa 
 ter, bet weene boy and man. He is vene well-fsuour d 
 and he fpeakes vene fhrcwifhly .- One would thinke h 
 mothers milke werefcarfeout of him. 
 
 Ol Let him approach: Call in my Gentlewoman. 
 Mai. Gentlewoman, my Lady calles. Exit 
 
 Enter Mori*. 
 
 Ol. Giue me my vaile : come throw it ore my face, 
 WeeT once more heare OrSaoi Embafiie. 
 
 Entfri/tolenta. 
 
 y. The honorable Ladie of the houfe, which is fte 
 Ol. Speakt to me, I (hall anfwer for her . your wilt 
 Vto. Moft radiant, exquifite.and vnmatchable beau 
 tie. I pray you tell me If this bee the Lady of the houfe 
 forJneuerfawher. I would bee loath tocait awym 
 fpeech : for befides that it is excellently well pend.l hau 
 taken great pames to con it. Good Beauties, let mee fu 
 flaineno fcome ^ 1 am very comptible, euen to the leaf 
 (iniAer vfage. 
 
 Oli Whence came you fir? 
 
 YIQ. lean fay little more then I bane ftudied, & ths 
 queftion's out ot my pare Good gentle one, giue me 
 mode(i affurance, if you be the Ladie of the houfe, tha 
 
Tvielfe frQght, or, Wkatyouwff. 
 
 159. 
 
 may proceede in my fptech. 
 
 Ol. Are you a Comedian > 
 
 V<o. No my profound heart : and yet (bytheverie 
 phangs of malice, 1 fweare) I am not that I play.Are you 
 the Ladie of the houfe f 
 
 Ol. If I do not vfurpe my felfe, I am. 
 
 V to. Moft certainc, if you are fhe, you do vfurp your 
 feWe . for what is yours to beftowe, is, not yours to re- 
 I true. But chisisfrommy Commiffion : I will on with 
 my fpecch in your praife, and then fhe w you the heart of 
 mytnefiage. 
 
 Ol. Come to what is important in' t Iforgiueyou 
 the praife. 
 
 Vto Alas, 1 tooke great paines to fludie it, and tis 
 PoeticaH. 
 
 Ol- It is the more like to be feigrved, I pray you keep 
 it in. J heard you were fawey at my g.ues,& allowd your 
 approach rather to wonder at you, then to heareyou. If 
 you be nor mad, be gone : if you haue reafon.bebreefe 
 'tis not that time of Moonc with me , to make one in lo 
 skipping* dialogue. 
 
 UW*. Will you hoyft fay le fir,here lies your way 
 
 f 10. No good fwabber, I am to hull here a little Ion. 
 ger. Some mollification for your Giant, fwcete Ladie j 
 tell te your rninde, 1 am a meiTenger. 
 
 O< Sure you ha jefomehiddeous matter to dcliuer, 
 when the curtefie of it js fo fearefull Speake your office. 
 
 t f t It alone concerncs your cac : I bringno ouer- 
 ttir e of warre, no taxation of homage; I hold the Oly ffe 
 in my hand : my words areas full of peace.as matter 
 
 Ol. Yet you began rudely. What are you t 
 What would your 
 
 fu. The rudenefle that hath appear'd in rnee, hsue I 
 learn d from my entertainment. What 1 am, and what 1 
 would, aie as feciet as maiden-head ; to your caret, Di- 
 uinny; to any others, prophanauon. 
 
 Ol. C.iue vs the place alone. 
 We will heare thudiuinitie. Now fir,whac is your text? 
 
 V<o MofUweerladic 
 
 Ol A comfortable doclnne, and much may bee [ jide 
 of it- Where les ycnit Text? 
 
 Vto In Orfmou bolome 
 
 Ol [nrmbofome? In what chapter of hi bofome > 
 
 I'm To anfwer by the method in the firft of his hart. 
 
 Ol O, I haue read it: it isherefie.Haue you no mote 
 to fay ' 
 
 fi. Good Madam, let me fee your tacc. 
 
 Ol. Haue you any Comniifsion from your Lord, to 
 negotiate with my race : you are now out of your Text 
 but we will draw the Curtain, and fhew you the picture. 
 Lookc you fir, fuch a one I was this prefcnt 111 not well 
 done ? 
 
 Vit Excellently done, ifGod did all. 
 
 Ol Tis in graine fir, 'twill endure wmde and wea- 
 ther 
 
 V,o. Tis beAuiy truly blent, whofe red and white, 
 Natures owne fwett, and cunning hand laid on 
 Lndy, you are thecruell ft fheealiue, 
 If you will Icade thele gr acet to the graut, 
 And leaue the world no copie. 
 
 Ol O fir, 1 will not be lo hard-hearted I will giue 
 out diners fccdules of my beautie. It fhalbe Inuentoned 
 and euery particle and vtcnfile labcll'dtomy will. As, 
 Item two lippes Indifferent redde, Item two greyeyei, 
 with 'ids to them.- Item, one necke, one chin, & fo forth. 
 Were you fent hither to praife me/ 
 
 Vt, I fee you what you are, you are roo proud : 
 But if you were the diueli, you are fatre 
 My Lord, and mafier loues you : O fuch loue 
 Could be but rcconipenc'd, though you were crown 
 Thenon-pareil of beautie. 
 
 Ol. How docs he loue me? 
 
 Via, With adorations, fertill teares, 
 With groanes that thunder loue, with fighes offue . 
 
 Ol. Your Lord does know my nintd,I cannot loue hun 
 Yet I fuppofe him vertuous, know him nobte. 
 Ofgreat eftace, of frcfh aod (Uinle(Teyouchj 
 In voyces well divulg'd, free, lern'd,and valiant. 
 And in dimenfion, 2nd the ihapeof natuie, 
 A gracious pcrfon ; But yec 1 cannot loue Kim 
 He might haue tooke liisanfwtr long ago. 
 
 Vt. If 1 did loue you in my marten flame, 
 With fuch a fuffrmg, fuch a deadly life 
 In your denial I, I would finde uo fence, 
 I would not vnderfland it. 
 
 Ol. Why, what would you? 
 
 Vu>. Make me a willow Cabme at your ate, 
 And call vpon my foiile within the houfc, 
 Write loyall Cantons of contemned loue, 
 And fing them lowd euen in the dead of night : 
 Hallow your name to the reuerberate hilles, 
 And make the babling Gofsip of theatre, 
 Cry out Olivia : O you fhould not reft 
 Betweene the elements of aytc, and earth, 
 But you fhould pittie me. 
 
 01. You might do much 
 What is your Parentage t 
 
 Vio. Aboue my foitunes.yet my ftate is well i 
 I am a Gentleman. 
 
 Ol Get you to your Lord : 
 I cannot loue htm : let him fend no more, 
 Vn!effe( perchance) you com to me agme, 
 Totellmehow he ukes ih Fare you well: 
 1 tlianke you for your pames: fpend this for mcr. 
 
 Vto*\ am no feede poil}, l.ady; keepc your purle, 
 My Mafter, not my felfc, lackesrecompence. 
 Loue rriikc his heart ol flint, thai you fliaJ loue^ 
 And let yotir fertiour like my mailers be, 
 Placd in contempt . Fat well fayee cruekie. Sxlt 
 
 Ol. \VhatisyourParentage? 
 Aboue my fortunes, yet my ftate is well , 
 I am a Gentleman He be iworne thou art, 
 Thy tongue, thy face.ihy Umbes,aclion>,and fpitit. 
 Oo giue thee riue-told blazon : not too faO folt, foft, 
 VnlefTc the M alter were the man. How now ) 
 Euen fo quickly may one catch the plague ? 
 Me thinkes I feele this youths perfections 
 With an inuifiblc, and lubtle Health 
 To creepe m at mine eyes. Well, let it be. 
 
 Enter (J\{ajnofit. 
 
 Mil Heere Madam, at yourferuice. 
 
 Oi Run after (hat famepeeuifh McfTengei 
 The Countes man : he left this Ring behmde him 
 Would I, or not . tell him, lie none of it. 
 Defire him not to flatter withhis Lord. 
 Nor hold turn vp with hopes , 1 am not for him ? 
 II that the youth will come this way to moriow. 
 lie giue him reafons for't hie thee Mo/W/o. 
 
 Mai Madam, 1 will. E 
 
 Ol I do I know not what, and feare to' find* 
 Mine eye too great a flatterer for my mmdr I 
 
 (a* 
 
Telfe fr(ight t 
 
 F ate, (hew thy force, our (clues we do not owe, 
 What is decreed, mutt be i and be this fo. 
 
 Fiaii, Actusprtmui. 
 
 $AQw Secundus, Sc*na prima. 
 
 Enter Antonio <y Sf baft ion. 
 
 Ant. .Will yog (hy no linger : nor will yoo not that 
 I go with you. 
 
 Stf>. By your patience, no: my ftarres fhinc darkcly 
 ouer me ; the fnalignancic of rev fate, might perhaps di- 
 ftempcr yourr ; therefore I (hall craue oyou your leaoe, 
 that I may beare my euils alone. It Were a bad recom- 
 pence for your loue, to lay any of them on you. 
 
 An.Ln me yet know of you, whither you are bound. 
 
 Sef. Nofoothfir: my determinate voyage is metre 
 extrauagancie.But I perceiue in you fo excellent a touch 
 of modeftie, chat you will not extort from me, what 1 am 
 willing to keepe in : therefore it charges me in manners, 
 the rather to exprefle my felfe . you rauft know of mee 
 then Amenta, my name \\Stl*fli* (which [ call'd Rod- 
 rt) my father was that SrbaftiMMof<*Afeffalint, whom I 
 know you haoe heard of. He left hehinde him, my felfe, 
 and a hfter, boih borne in an houre : if the Heancrw had 
 bceneplear'd, would we had fo ended. But you fir, aU 
 ter'd that, for fotne hourc before you took erne front the 
 breach of the fea, wat my fitter tirown'd. 
 
 Ait. Alas the day. 
 
 Se&. A Lady fir, though it; was faid ftee much refem- 
 bied roe^as yet of many vccounted beautiful :but thogh 
 I couid not wuh fuch eflimable wondenouer farre be- 
 leciuc^at. ycc thusfarrelwil! boldly publifh her, free 
 boreamir.de thai enuy could not but call fair? : Sheeis 
 Jrown'd already fir with fait water, though I fccmcto 
 drowne her remembrance againe with mere. 
 
 Ant. Pardon me Mr, your bad entertainment. 
 . Stb. O good A*tni, forgiue rue your trouble. 
 
 Ant. \ f y on will not murther me for my loue, lee mee 
 beyourfcruant. 
 
 Set. If you will not vndo whar you haue done, that it 
 kill him,w hem you Kauc recouer'd, dciireit not.. Fare 
 ye well at once, my bofomeufull of kindneffe, and! 
 am yet fo ncere the manners of my mothcr.that vponthe 
 leaft occafion more, mine eyes will tell tale* of roe : I am 
 bound to the Count Oriino'sCourt,fareweiJ. Exit 
 
 Aa. The gemlenelTe of all the gods go with thee : 
 I haue many enemies in Orfino's Court, 
 Elfc would I f cry fhortly fee thee there : 
 Bur come what may, I do adore thee fo, 
 That danger fhall feeoie fport, and 1 will go. Exit. 
 
 Scxna Secunda. 
 
 enter ftcta and Utfa/aclic, atftaeratt deerei. 
 
 Mdl. Were not you eu'n now, with the Countefle O- 
 huiat 
 
 Via. ucn now fir, on a moderate pace, I haue ftnce a- 
 riu'd but hither. 
 
 "KM Shereturnes this Ring to yon (fir) you might 
 hue faued mee my piincs, to haue taken it away your 
 fclfe.She adds moreouer.thar yea fbould put your Lord 
 
 into a defperate affurance, foewill none of him. And one 
 thing more, that you be ceuer fo bardie to corne aeainc 
 in his affaires, vDleflcicbee to report your Lords taking 
 ofihisireceiueitfo. 
 
 Vie. She tooke the Ring of me, He none of fc. 
 
 Mat. Come fir, you peeuifbly threw it to her : and 
 her will is, it fljould be fo return'd : If it hce worth Aoo- 
 ping for. there it lies, in yoor eye; if not, beck his that 
 findesit. Exit. 
 
 no. I left no Ring with her : what meanes this Lzdy) 
 Fortune forbid my out-fide haue not ch arm'd her : 
 She made good view of me, indeed fo much, 
 That me thought her eyes had loft her tongue, 
 For fhc did fpeakc in Hans diflradedly. 
 She loues me fure, the cunning of her paftion 
 Liuitcs me in this churlifh meuenger: 
 None of my Lords Ring ? Why be fent her none ; 
 I am the man, if it be fo astis, 
 Poore Lady, (he were better loue a dreame: 
 Difguife, 1 fee thou art a wickedneffe, 
 Wherein the pregnant cncmie docs much. 
 How eafie is it, for the proper ralfe 
 In womens waxen hearts to fet their formes : 
 Alas, O frailtie is the caufe.not wee, 
 For fnch as we are made, if fucb we bee : 
 How will this fadge?My mafter loues her dcercly. 
 And I(pooremonfter)fondafnaucrionhim: 
 And isc (mifiakcry fecmes to dote on oei 
 What will become of this ?. As 1 am man, 
 My flate is defperate for my raaiflers loue: 
 As I am woman (now alas the day) 
 What thrift] e(Te lighes (hall poore Oliaia breath ? 
 O time, thou mud vntangle this, not I, 
 It is too hard a knot for roe t'vmy. 
 
 Scana *Tertia. 
 
 Enttr Sir Toby, And SIT An Arm. 
 ft. Approach Sir .Andrttv : not to bee a bedde after 
 midnight,is to be vp betimes, and Delisulofvrgvrtjbw 
 know'it. 
 
 And. Nay by my troth I know not: but I know, to 
 bevplare,istobe vplate. 
 
 To. A falfe coadunon : I hate it as an vnfiH'd Canne 
 To be yp after midnight, and to go to bed then is early: 
 fothat to go tobed after midnight, is to goeto bed be 
 times. Does not our liues confift of the foure Ele- 
 ments ? 
 
 And. Faith fo they fay, but I thinkcit rather coofifts 
 of eating and drinking. 
 
 To. Th'art a fcholler ; let vs therefore one and drinkc 
 Tuas-ian I fay, a ftoope of wine. 
 
 EwtrrCiovn*. 
 
 And. Heere comes the foolcyraith. 
 Ch. Ho w no w my harts s Did you neuer fee the Pic- 
 ture of we three? 
 
 To. Welcome afle. now let's haue a catch. 
 And. By my troth the fooJc has an excellent bread 
 had rather then forty (hillings I had fuch a legge, and fo 
 fweet a breath to iing,as the foole has Infooth thou wad 
 in rery gracious fooling laft night, when thou fpok'ft ol 
 P y ref remit ui, of the t/<j^i*/pafsing the Equinnftia] ol 
 Q*a3>w: 'twas very good yraith;! fcnt the* fixe pence 
 
 for 
 
Twlfefr(igljt,or, 
 
 26l 
 
 for thy Lemon, badft it i 
 
 Clo. I did impettcos thy gratillity : for AfW*//nofe 
 it no Wbip-ftocke. My Lady has a white hand, and the 
 Mcrmidons are no bottle-ale houfes. 
 
 An. Excellent : Why this is the befl fooling , when 
 all is done: Now a fong. 
 
 To. Come on, there is fixe pence for you. Let's haue 
 a fong. 
 
 An. There's a teftrtll of me too : if one knight giue a 
 Clo. Would you haue a looe-fong,or i fong of good 
 life? 
 
 To. A loue fong, a loue fong. 
 An. 1 I. 1 care not for good life. 
 
 Clawntjing, 
 
 O flfiftnt mine where are you raxing t 
 Oft *j andheare, yaier true loxu coming^ 
 T hit can fiig both high and low. 
 Trip no further prertie fweeting . 
 lonrnejs end m loners ottering, 
 furry wife imvufonne doth know. 
 An. Excellent good, ifaith. 
 To Good, good 
 Clo. What is loae^ tit net heereafter, 
 Prefent mirth, harhprefeta laughter . 
 Y'hat s rt comt, ufttll vifitre. 
 In delay t here lief no fltntie, 
 Then come kjffe me fweet andtwentiei 
 Touihi aftirjfe willnot endure. 
 An. A mellifluous voyce, as I am true knight; 
 TV. A contagious breath. 
 An. Very fwcet/and contagions ifaith. 
 7>. To hear? by the nofe.it is dulcet in contagion. 
 Joi (hall we make the Welkin dance indeed? Shall wee 
 owze the night-Owle in a Catch, that will drawe chtee 
 oules out of one Weauer ? Shall we do that ? 
 
 And. And you loue me, let's doo't : I am dogge at a 
 Catch. 
 
 Clo. Byrlady fir, and fome dogs will catch well. 
 (tx/-r. Moft certaine : Let our Catch be, The* Knout 
 Clo. Hold thj peace, them Knatie knight. 1 (hall be con* 
 Irain'd in't, to call thee knaue, Knight. 
 An. Timor the firft time I haue contained one to 
 all me knaue. Begin foolc : it begins, Hold tbj peace. 
 Clo. 1 fhall neuer begin ifl hold my peace. 
 An, Good ifaith: Come be gin. Ctuckfwg 
 
 Enter <JMari. 
 
 Mar. Whatacatterwallingdoeyoukecpeheere > If 
 my Ladio haue not call'd vp her Steward Maltolio, and 
 id him turne you out of doores, ncuertruft me. 
 To, My Lady's a Caiajan, we are politicians, Jffalutlioi 
 Pcg-a-nmfie, *nA Three merry nun be wee. Am not 1 
 onfanguinious? Am I not of her blood : tilly vally. La- 
 ie, There dwelt a man in Tttbjlon, Ladj,Ladj. 
 Cla. Bcfrirew me, the knights in admirable fooling. 
 An. I, he do's well enough if he bedifpos'd, andfo 
 o I too : he docs it with a better gtace, but 1 do it more 
 aturall. 
 
 To O the rwelff day ofDeccmlir 
 Afar. Fot the loue o God peace. 
 
 iMal. M"y mafters arc you mad ? Orwhat arcyou? 
 
 \uryou no wit manners, nor honeftie, but to gabble 
 
 c Tink CT j at this time of night ? Do yee make an Ale- 
 oufe of my Ladies houfe, that ye fqueak out your Coi'i- 
 n Catchet without any mitigation or remorfe of voice? 
 
 ihrc no refpccl of place, pcrfons,nor time in you ? 
 
 To. Wedid keepe tine fir ifl our Catches. Snecke p 
 Ml. SirTofy, I muftbe round with you. My Lad 
 bad me tell you, that though (he harbors you as het kinf 
 roan, flic's nothing all/d to yourdiforders. If you c a 
 feparate your felfe and your mifdemeanors, you are wel 
 come to the houfe : if not, and it would pleal'e you to tak 
 Icaucofher, <he is very willing to bid vou farewell. 
 To. Farewell decrc heart, fince I muft needs be gone 
 Mar. Nay good Sir Toby. 
 Clo. His eyes do (hew his daycs are alraoft done 
 Af4, Is'tcuenfo? 
 To. But I will neuer dye. 
 Clo. Sir Toly there you lye. 
 AftU. This is much credit to you. 
 To. Shalllbidhimgo. 
 Clo. irb*t<tnd<fiodot 
 To. ShtZItidklvgo.andffar, no, t 
 Clo. O*f t Ho,*i> t iio,joiuUre*<it 
 To. Outo*tsine fir, ye lye .-Art any more then a Stew 
 ard? Doftthouihinkebecaufcihou art vertuous, there 
 (hall be no more Cakes and Ale ? 
 
 Clo. Yes by S.Annc, and Ginger (hall bee hotte 
 mouth too. 
 
 To. Th'art i'th right. Goe fir, rub your Chaioe with 
 crums. AftopeofVVine/t*<r;. 
 
 UMd. MiftrisMary, ifyoupriz'dmy Ladies fauour 
 t any thing more then contempt, you would not giuc 
 meanes for this vnciuill rule j ihe fhall know of it by th 
 hand. Xtl 
 
 M*r. Go (hake your cares. 
 An. Twcreas good a deede as to drink when a mans 
 ahungrie, to challenge him the field, and then tobrcake 
 promifc with him, and make a foole of him. 
 
 To. Doo't knight, lie write thee a Challenge : or He 
 deliuer thy indignation to him by word of mouih. 
 
 Mxr, Sweet Sir Toby be patient for to night: Since 
 the youth of the Counts w as to day with my Lady, (he is 
 muchout of quiet. ForMonfieurMaluolio.let me alone 
 with him : Ifl do not gull him into an ay word, and make 
 him a common recreation, do not thinke I hauewittee- 
 gh to lye Hraight in my bed : I know I can do it. 
 o. PofTeffe vs, poflefle v$, tell vs fomething of him. 
 Mar. Marric fir, fometimes he is a kindc of Puntane. 
 An. O,if I thought that, Idc beatc him like a dogge. 
 T. What foi bring a Puritan, thy exquifuc teafon, 
 decre knight. 
 
 An. f haue no exquifite reafon for'c,biK I haue reafon 
 good enough. 
 
 Mar. The diu'll aPoritane tbatheew, or any thing 
 conftantly but a time-plrafer, an aflfeftion'd Aflc , that 
 cons State without booke,and vtters it by great fwarihs. 
 Thebeft perfwaded ofhimfelfc : fo cram'd(as he chinkes) 
 with excellencies, that it is his grounds of faith, that all 
 that looke on him, loue him : and on that vice ia him.will 
 roy reucnge findc notable caufe to wotkc- 
 To. What wilt thou do ? 
 
 Mar. I will drop in his way fomeobfcure Epiftle of 
 loue, wherein by the colour of his beard, the (hape of his 
 legge, the manner ofhis gate, the erpreflure of his eye, 
 Forehead, and completion, he (hall findc himfelfc moft 
 feelingly perfonated. I can write very like my Ladie 
 your Necce, on a forgotten matter wee can hardly make 
 diftindt ion of our hands. 
 
 To. Excellent, I fmell a deuice. 
 
 An. Ihau't inmynofe too. 
 
 To, He (hall chinke by the Letten that thou wilt drop 
 
 nou 
 To. 
 
262 Tvelfe Weight, or 
 
 that they come from my Neece, and that fhet's in lone 
 with him. 
 
 CMar. My purpofe is indeed aWfe of that colour. 
 
 An. And your horfe now would make him an Afle 
 
 <JM&. Affe, I doubt not. 
 
 Ae. O twill be admirable. 
 
 M*r. Sport royall I warrant you t I know my Phy- 
 ficke will workt with him, 1 will plant you two, and let 
 the Foole make a third, where he (hall fir.de the Letter: 
 obGerus his^onftruftion ofit : For this nighuobed, and 
 dreame on the euent: Farewell. Exit 
 
 Tt. Good night Pentbifika. 
 
 An. Before me flic's a good wench. 
 
 To. She t a beagle true bred, and one that adores me : 
 what o'tliat ? 
 
 An. Iwasador'dcncetoo. 
 
 To. Let's to bed knight: Thou hadftneede fend for 
 more money. 
 
 An. If I cannot recouei your Neece, I am a foule way 
 out. 
 
 To. Send for money knight, ifthou haft her noti'th 
 end, call me Cut. 
 
 A". lfldonot,neuertruftme,takeit how you will. 
 
 .To, Come, come, lie go butne fomeSucJie.t is too laic 
 to go to bed now : Come knight,come knight. xtnnt 
 
 Scena Quarta. 
 
 Barer Duke.VtoU, Curio&ido 
 
 Du.Giue me forne MuikkjNow good moiow frcnds. 
 Now good Ceftrto, but that peece of fong, 
 That old and Anticke fong we heard Isft night ; 
 Me thought it did releeue my palTion much, 
 More then light ay res, and recollected cermes 
 Of thefe moft b riske and giddy -paced times. 
 Come, but on e verfe. 
 
 Cur. He is not heere (Co ple&fe your Lordfliippe) that 
 (hould fing it ? 
 
 DM. Who was it ? 
 
 Cur. Fefteihe leftermy Lord, afoole that the Lad te 
 Ohmaci Father tooke much delight in . He is about the 
 houfe. 
 
 1)0. Seeke him out, and play the tone the while 
 
 Come hither Boy, if euer thou (halt loue 
 In the Tweet pangs of it, remember me s 
 Per fuch as I am, all true Loufis are, 
 Vnftaid andskictifhin all motions elfe, 
 Sac? in the conftant image of the creature 
 That is belou'd. How doft thou like this tune? 
 
 no. it giues a verie cccho to the feate 
 Where loue is thrcn'd. 
 
 Da. Thou doft fpeake mafterh/, 
 My life vpon't, yong though thou art, thine eye 
 Hath ftaid vpoft fome fauour that it loues : 
 Hath it not boy ? 
 
 Via. A little, by your fauour. 
 
 DH- What kinde of woman ift t 
 
 tlit. Of your completion. 
 
 DM. She is not worth thee then. What yeares ifaith? 
 
 fn>. About your yeeres my Lord. 
 
 DM. Too old by neitien : Let dill the woman take 
 
 An elder then her felfe, fo weares flic u> himj 
 io fwaye* (be Icuell rr her husbands heart ; 
 For boy, howeuer we do praifeour felues, 
 Out fancies are more giddie and vnfirme, 
 More longing, waucring, fooner loft and worne. 
 Then womens are. 
 
 Via. 1 thittke i t well my Lord . 
 2>. Then let thy Loue be yon ger then thy felfe, 
 Or thy afit&ion cannot hold the bent : 
 For women are asRofes, whofefaire flovne 
 Being once difplaid, doth fall thai verie hovvre. 
 Vto. And fo they are : alas, tkat they are To > 
 To die,euen when they co perfection grow. 
 
 Smter Curia drClowne. 
 
 Du. O fellow come, the fong we had laft night : 
 Marke it Cefario, it is old and pi sine : 
 The Spinflers and the Knitters in the sun, 
 And the free maides that weaue their thi ed with bones, 
 Do wfe to chaunt it.: it is filly footh, 
 And dallies with the Innocence of loue, 
 Like the old age. 
 
 do. Are you ready Sir ? 
 Dukf Ipretheefing. 
 
 The Seng. 
 
 fimt mnn> nmt **) deatb, 
 A*d in fa yprtfi It i me be l 
 fye away, ft *<n breath, 
 I amfltiae tj afaire cruel! ma'tdt i 
 tyfirwHlef white ,ftiukjU>itk Ew.O prepare it 
 <JMjpart sfdetth no ontfotrtu dtdjbart it. 
 
 Not aflmver t not aflfffcrfweett 
 
 On raj blackf cvffin, let there bcftreifHe : 
 
 Not AJricnd,not a friend greet 
 
 My foere ccrpt:, where mj bomjjhaR b( thrcwnr : 
 A thettf and tboltfoiut fykes tofaue.Uj me t, wb& 
 Sad true loner nextr find mjgrauej a wcrpe there 
 
 DH. There's for thy psinet 
 
 f It. No paints fir, I take plcafure in fmging fi 
 
 DM. lie pay thy pleafure then 
 
 Cl. Trudy fir, nd plcafurc will be pai Jc one time.o 
 another. 
 
 DM. Giuemenowleauc, toleiue thet. 
 
 Clo Mow the melanchclly God protefl thee, and th 
 Tailor make thy doublet of changeable Taffata, for th 
 minde is a very Opall.l would hsue men of fu<h conflan 
 cie put to Sea, that their bufmefle might be euery thing 
 and their intent eoerie where, forthai'u. that alw>ye 
 makes a good voyageof nothing. Farewell 
 
 DM. Let all the reft giue place : Once more C tfaio, 
 Get thee to yond fame foueraigne croeltie : 
 Tell her my loue, more noble then the world 
 Prizes not quancitie of dirtie land), 
 The parts that fortune hath befloWd vpon her : 
 Tell her 1 hold as giddily as Fortune ; 
 But'tisthaimiracle.ondQueeneoflems 
 That nature prankcs her in, attracts my foule. 
 
 Vt. But if the cannot loue you fir 
 
 Du. Itcannotbefoanfwei'd. 
 
 Vu. Sooth but you muft 
 Say that fome Lady, as perhappes there is. 
 Hath for your leue as great z pang of heart 
 As you haire for Oluin i you cannot loue her- 
 You tel her fo: Murt (he not then be anfwi.'d ? 
 DM. Thei fi is no womans fida 
 
Slight, or, Wbatyw will. 
 
 263 
 
 Can bide the beating of fo ftroog a paffion, 
 A* loue doth giue my heart : no womaosKeart 
 So bigge, to hold fo much, they lacke retention. 
 Alas, their loue may be rall'd appetite, 
 No motion of the Liuer, but the Pallat, 
 That fufferfurfet.doyrocnt, and reuolt % 
 But mine is all as hungry as the Sea, 
 And can digtft as much, make no compare 
 Betweenethat laue a woman can bearc me, 
 Aad that I owe 0//W&. 
 
 Vu>. I but I know 
 
 D. Whatdoftthouknowe? 
 
 Vi. Too well what loue women to men may owe : 
 lo faith they are as true of heart, as we. 
 My Father had a daughter lou'd a man 
 As it might be perhaps, were I a woman 
 I fhould your Lordfhtp. 
 
 Da. And what's her hifrorv? 
 
 no, Ablankemy Lord : fhe'iicoer told her loaf, 
 But let concealment Jike a worme t'th buiddc 
 Feede on her damatke cheexc fhepm'd in thought, 
 And with s greeneand yellow meiaocholly, 
 She fate like Patience on a Monument, 
 Smiling at grecfc. Wa$ not thu loue aideede ' 
 We men may fay more, fweare snore, but indeed 
 Dur fhewes arc more then will ; for flill vc proue 
 Much ID our vowes, but little in our loue. 
 
 D*. But di'de thy fifler ofher loue my Bo_y ? 
 
 Fin. I am all the daughters of my Fathers ho'ife, 
 And all the brothers too: and yet I know not 
 Sir. fhail I to this Lady? 
 
 tat. I that's the Theanw, 
 To her in hide : giue her this Icweil ; fay, 
 Ify loue can giue no place, bide no denay. txnsrt 
 
 Scena Qutnta. 
 
 eater Sir Tslj,Sir Andrew ^titdF^iat. 
 
 Tt. Come thy wayesSignior Ftkis*, 
 
 F*f>- Nay He come : if 1 loofe a fcruplt of this fport, 
 et me be boyl'd to death with MclanchoJly. 
 
 To. Wouldft thou not be glad to hauc the mggard- 
 y Rafcally fhec pc-biter, come l>y fome notable fhame? 
 
 Fa, 1 would exult man : you know he brought me out 
 o'fauour with my Lady, about afieare-baiting hcerc. 
 
 To. To anger him wee'l haue the Beareagame, and 
 we will foole him bkcke and blew, fliali we not fir An- 
 
 A. And we do not, it it phtie of our Hues. 
 
 Enttr Mxrt*. 
 
 Tt. Heere comes the little villainc : How now my 
 Mettle of India^ 
 
 Mar. Get ye all three into- the box tree : Mtditolfo'i 
 rommingdownethiswalke, he has beene yonder i'the 
 iunne pradifing behauiour to his own fhadow this halfe 
 >oure:obfcrue him for the lour ofMockcric; for I know 
 bia Letter wil make a contemplatlue Ideotof him.Clofe 
 nthenameofieaftmg, lye thou there: for heere come* 
 he Trowt, that muft be caught with tickling. Exit 
 
 Enttr Maliulit. 
 
 M*l. T'u but Fortune, all is fortune. M*rt*oncc 
 old me fhf did affed me, and I haue heard her fclf come 
 husneere, that fhoold fhee fancie, it fhoutd bee one of 
 my cornpleifbon. JJefides fhe yfes me with a more e- 
 
 alted refped, then any one e!fe that foilowes her. Wha 
 fhould I thinkeon't? 
 
 To. Heere** an oner-weening rogue. 
 
 ><i. Oh peace: Contemplation makes a rare Turkey 
 Cocke of him, how he iets vnder his aduanc'd plumes 
 
 And. Slight I could fobeatc the Rogue. 
 
 T. Peace 1 fay 
 
 Mai. TobeCoont//4/W#, 
 
 T. Ah Rogue. 
 
 An. Pifto!lhirn,piftollhjm. 
 
 T. Peace, pc. 
 
 Ml. There is example for't: The Ltdyof th&Stra- 
 cbj .married theyeoman of the wsrdrob 
 
 An. Fie on him lezabel. 
 
 t. Opeac*, now he's deepely in: lookehowimagi- 
 notion blowes him. 
 
 Mai. Kn':ng.beeneilwec moneths married to her, 
 fitting in mvftate. 
 
 T. O fcr a rtone-bow to hit him in the eys. 
 
 <JM*L Calling my Officer! about me, inmybranch'd 
 Velua gowne : haumg come from a day beddc, where I 
 haue left Oltitta fleeping 
 
 Tt. Fire and Briroftonc. 
 
 F4. O peace, peace, 
 
 M&i. And then to haue the humor of ftate : and after 
 a demure trauaileof regard: telling them I knowemy 
 place, as I would they Ihould doe theirs: to aske for my 
 kinfrmn Ttkj. 
 
 To. Bolteiand fhackles. 
 
 Fa. Oh peace, peace, peace, now, now. 
 
 UY//. Seauenofmy people with an obedient ftart, 
 roske out for him Ifrowne the while, and perchance 
 wmde vp my watch, or play with my fornc rich lewell : 
 Tob'j approaches; curtfies thereto me. 
 
 To. Shall this fellow liue r 
 
 Fa. Though our f.Icnce be drawne from vs with cart 
 yet peace. 
 
 Mil. I extend my hand to him thus : quenching my 
 familiar fmile with an auRere regard of control!. 
 
 Tt. And do's not Ttb) take you a blow o'the lippes, 
 then? 
 
 Mtt. Saying, CofmeTefy, my Fortune* hauingcafl 
 me on yourNecce, giue me this prerogatuic of fpeech. 
 
 To. What, what ? 
 
 Mai. You muA amend your drankenneffe . 
 Tt. Out fcab. 
 
 Fa6. Nay patience, orwcbreakethefinewesof our 
 plot/ 
 
 Mai Befides you wafte the treafure of your time, 
 with a rbolifli knight. 
 
 Ad. That's mee I warrant you. 
 
 M*t. One fir Andre*. 
 
 And. I knew 'twas I. for many do call mee foole. 
 
 M*l. What employment haue we heere. ? 
 
 f 4. Now'is the Woodcocke neere the gin. 
 
 TV Oh peace, and the fpirit of humo'rs intimate rea- 
 ding aloud to him. 
 
 Af*l. By my life this is my Ladies hand: tbefe bee het 
 vetyft.hcrU'i, and her T"/, and thus makes fhec htt 
 great ft. It is in contempt of queflion hcrhand. 
 
 An. Her Ct, her Vt, and her Tf. why that ) 
 
 Mai. Te tht vntn<nrne te/sttel. thu, andixjzotd&i/brS: 
 Her very Phrafei: By your leaue wax. Soft, and tht irn- 
 prrfiore her LKcrcti, with which (he vfos to fealc 1 1 is my 
 Lady: To whom fhould thu be ? 
 
 fat. This winr.es him, Liner and all- 
 
 Mit 
 
264. 
 
 Tvclfe Wizbt, or, What you -Mil, 
 
 lout l^iorvfi f-lotu, but wht, Lift do mt taeoae, no 
 No man muft know. What follower? 
 The numbers jlter'd : No man muft know, 
 If this fhould bethce Maluoiio'. 
 
 TV. Marriehangtheebrocke. 
 
 Mai. I may command mbtrt laden, but (!lect % 4 Lu- 
 
 tnftkfifti 
 
 filb bloodltfft /trek; hart doth gore, <JW. 0. A. /- doib 
 fvajmjlifc. 
 
 Fa. A fultian riddle. 
 
 TV. Excellent Wench, fy I. 
 
 Mat. UK.O.A.I. doth fway my life Nay but firft 
 ct me fee, let me fee, let me (er. 
 
 fab. Whatdifhapoyfonhasfhedreflhim 1 
 
 To. And with what wing theftallion checkes at it? 
 
 Afal. Imajcommtnd.wbcreladare : Why (hee may 
 command me . 1 ferue her, (he is my Ladie. Why this is 
 cuident to sny for -nail capacicie. There is noobftru&ion 
 n this, and the end : What fhould that Alphabetical! po. 
 
 on portend , if J could make that refemble fomcthing 
 in me? Softly, M.O.Ad. 
 
 To O I , make vp irm, he is now at a cold Cent 
 
 Fab. Sowter will cry vpon't for all this, though it bee 
 
 rtnkcasaPox 
 
 Mai. M. Ma/volte, Af. why that begins my name. 
 
 Fab. Did not 1 fay he would worke it out, the Curre 
 tt excellent at faults. 
 
 "Mai. TWjiut then there is no confonancy in the fequell 
 that fuffers vnder probation ; A. fhould follow, but O. 
 does. 
 
 fa. And O (hall end, 1 hope 
 
 Ta. I , or 1 le cudgell him, and make him cry 0. 
 
 Afal. And then /. comet behind. 
 
 Fa. I, and you had any eye behi.idc you, y out might 
 fee more detraction at y our heeles, then Fortunes before 
 you. 
 
 Mat. M t O,Jj.T\\\* fimulaiion is not as the former: 
 and yet to crufh this a little, it would bow to mce, for e- 
 ucry one of thefe Letters ore in my name. Soft ,herc fol- 
 lowcs profe : Iftbufall into tbj band, reuolue. Jn my ftars 
 I amabouethee, but be notaffraid of grcatneffe: Some 
 are become great, fomc atcheeuei giearneffe, and fomc 
 haue greatneffethruft vppon em. Thy fates open they r 
 hands, let thy blood ana fpim embrace them, and to in- 
 vre thy felfe to what thou art like to be : caft thy humble 
 fiough, and appeare frefh. Beoppofitewitha kinfmen, 
 fiirly with feruants : Let thy tongue tang arguments of 
 ftatejputthy fclfc into themcke of fingulantie. Shee 
 thus aduifcs thee, that fighes for thee. Remember who 
 commended thy yellow flocking?, and wlfh'd to fee thee 
 cuer croffe gartcr'd : 1 fay remember, goe too, thou art 
 made if thou defir'ft to be fo : If not, let me fee thee a fie- 
 wardftill. the fellow offeruants, and not woorthie to 
 touch Fortunes ringers Farewell, Shee that would slter 
 feruices with thee, tht fortunate vnhappy daylight and 
 champin difcouers not more : This is open, 1 will bee 
 proud, I will readc polkicke Authours, 1 will baffle Sir 
 TV*;, I will wafh oft groffe acquaintance, I will be point 
 dfuife, the very man. 1 do not now foole my felfe, to let 
 imagination lade mce ; for euery rcafon excites to this, 
 that my Lady loues me. She did commend my yellow 
 Dockings of Ute, fhec did praifc my leggc being croffe- 
 gartcr'd, nd in this (he manifefts her felfe to my loue, & 
 with kinds of miun&ion driucs mre to thcfc hibites of 
 her liking. 1 ihanke my firres, 1 am happy : J will bee 
 ftrange, (tout, in yellow (lockings, and croffe Gartered, 
 
 eueo with the fwiftnefle of putting on. loue, and my 
 ftarres be prarfed. Heere is yet a pofifcnpt. Than tixft 
 not chioff but k*">v vho I tun, Jflhe* tutmatnfl my lout, In 
 tl affetre in thy fmtlui t tbj frnilti bttnut tbtt eO . Tbtr*. 
 ftrrt in IHJ prt fence ft ill (milt, deir* anfweete, / pretbfi 1 oue 
 I thanke thee, 1 will (mile, 1 wil do euery thing that thou 
 wilthaueme. Exit 
 
 Fab. 1 will not giue my part of this fport foraper.fi- 
 on of thoufands to be paid from the Sophy. 
 7*0' I could marry this wench for thisdeoice. 
 4ff. So could I too. 
 
 To. And askc no other dowry with her, but fuch anc 
 ther iefi. 
 
 E*terMarta. 
 An. Nor I neither 
 
 TM>. Heere comes my noble gall catcher. 
 7 Wilt thou fet thy foote o'myneckt. 
 An. Or o'mine either > 
 
 To, Shall I play my freedome at rray>tnp>and becom 
 thy bondflaue ? 
 
 An. Ifaich,or I either ' 
 
 Tab. Why, thou haft put him in fuch a dreirne, ihat 
 when the image of it leaues him, he muft run mad. 
 Ma. Nay but fay true, do's it worke vpon him > 
 To. Like Acjua vite with a Midwife. 
 Mar. If you will then fee ihefruites of the fport, mark 
 his tuft approach before my Lady : hee will come to he 
 in yellow (lockings, and 'tis a colour fheabhorrrs, end 
 cro(Tegarter'd,afafhionfhee detefis : and hee vuill fmile 
 vpon her, which will now be fo vntuteable to her difpo- 
 fition, being addicted to a melancholly , as (hee is , that it 
 cannot but turn him into a notable contempt: if you wi 
 fee it follow me. 
 
 To. To the gates of Tartar, thou moft excellent dioel 
 of wit. 
 
 And He make one too Exeunt 
 
 Fmu A&tu 
 
 cjfffusTertius, 
 
 Eater Viola a/tiiCtmni. 
 
 ir*. Saue thee Friend and thy MuHck : doft thou I'm 
 by thy Tbor? 
 
 do. No fir, I line by the Church. 
 
 l r ,e. Art thou a Churchman? 
 
 ("b. No fuch matter fir, J do liue by the Church : For 
 Idoliueat myhoufe, and my houfe dooth fiaud by the 
 Church 
 
 VM. So thou roaifr fay theKingslyesby abegger, ifi 
 begger dwell neer him : or the Chureh Rands by thy Ta 
 bor, if thy Tabor ftand by the Church. 
 
 Clo. Youhaue fatd fir : To fee this age > A femence i 
 but a rheu'rill gloue to a good witte, bow quickelyth 
 wrong fide may be turn'd outward. 
 
 rw.Naythaffccrtame: they that dally nicely with 
 wot ds,may quickcly make them wanton. 
 
 Clo. I would therefore my fifter had had no name Sir 
 
 n. Why man ? 
 
 Cl. Why fir. her name* a word, and todallle with 
 that word, might make ray fiftet wanton: But lodeedc 
 words are very RafcaU, fince bonds difgrac'd them. 
 
 fie. Thy reafon man ? 
 
 a. 
 
Twelfe 
 
 or, Whatjou w/'//. 
 
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 lo. Troth fir, I can yeeld you none without wordes. 
 and wordes are growne fo falfe, J am loath to proue rea- 
 lon with ihetn. 
 
 Vit I warrant thou art a merry fellow, and car'ft for 
 nothing. 
 
 C/o.Not fo fir, I do care for fomethmg:bur in my con- 
 fcience fir, I do not care for you : if that be to care for no- 
 ,jhing fir, I would u vvould make you imnhblr 
 
 Vio. Art not thou the Lady Ohm* i foole 5 
 
 Ch. No indeed fir. the Lady Oiiuia has no folly, (Vice 
 will kcepe no foole fir, till (he be married, and foolei are 
 aslikehubands, as Pilchers re to Herrings, the Huf- 
 bandj the bigger, I am mdecdc not her toole,but hircor- 
 rupter of words. 
 
 Pit. I faw theelate t the Count Orfino t 
 
 (It. Foolery fir. does wallre about the Orbe like the 
 Sun, it fhineseuery where. I would be forry ftr, but the 
 Foole fhould be as ofi w ith your Mafter, at with my Mi- 
 firis : I thinke I law your wifedome there. 
 
 Vt. Nay, and thou pafle vpon me, I !e no more with 
 thee* Hold there's expeiices tor thce. 
 
 Ctt. Now loue in his next commodity of hayre, fend 
 thee a beard. 
 
 Vio. By my troth lie tell thee, I amalmoft fickefor 
 one, though 1 would not haue it grow on my chinne. It 
 thy Lady within ? 
 
 Clt Would not a paire of thefe haue bred fir ? 
 
 Vto. Yes being kept together, and put to vfe. 
 
 Cla.l would play Lord Pandarut QfPhrjgm fir, to bring 
 a (nffuLt to this Trojlut 
 
 Vie. I vnderftandyou fir, tn well begg d 
 
 Clo The matter I hope is not great fir; begging,but a 
 begger :fr^7^ wasabegger. My Lady is wuhm fir. I 
 will confter tothem whence you come, who you are, and 
 what you would arc cut ofmy welkin, I .night fay Ele- 
 ment, but the word is ouer- worne. xtt 
 
 Vn. This fellow is wife enough u> play the foole, 
 Andtodothatwell.crauesa kmdeof wit 
 He muft obferue their mood on whom he tefts, 
 The quality of petfons, and the time 
 And like the Haggard, cheeke at euery Feafhf r 
 That comes before his eye. Thisisa practice,. 
 As full of labour as a Wife- mam Art ; 
 For folly that he wifely (hewes, is fit j 
 But wifemens foliy falne, quite taint t heir wit 
 Enter Sir Toby axd Aidrtn 
 
 To. Szue you Gentleman. 
 
 Vie. And you fir.. 
 
 And. Diev vou guard Afonjietir 
 
 yto. Et VOMZ. nujie voftreferuiture. 
 
 vin. I hope fir, you are, and lam yours. 
 
 To. Will you incounter the houfe.my Neece is defi- 
 rout you fhould enter, if your trade be to her. 
 
 Vio. I am bound to your Neece fir, I mcane fhe is the 
 lilt ofmy voyage. 
 
 To. Tafte your legges fir, pur them to motion. 
 
 Vio. My legges do better vniierfland me fir,then I vn- 
 derftand what yoti meane by bidding me tafte my legs. 
 
 TV. I meaneto go lir, toentw 
 
 Via. I will anfwer you with gate and entrance, but we 
 arepreuented. 
 
 Enter O/iuta, and Gtntltwomai. 
 
 Moft excellent accomplidi'd Lady, the hcaugns raine O- 
 dourt on you. 
 
 Ad. TJiat youth's a rare Courtier, raine odoors.wcl . 
 
 fit. My matter hath no voice Lady,but to your owne 
 
 rnoft pregnant and vouchfafed eare 
 
 And Odours, pregnant. nd vouchfafed He get 'em 
 all three already. 
 
 01. Let the Garden doorc be fhut. and Jraue met to 
 my hearing. Giuemeyoor hanJfir. 
 .Via Mydutit Madam, and mofi humble feruice) 
 
 Ot. What is your name? 
 
 fto, Ceftrto is your ferusnts n me, faire PrmccfTe. 
 
 Of. My feruant fir r" 'Twas ucuer merry world, 
 Since lowly feigning wi csll'd complement 
 y are feruant to the Count Or/tut youth. 
 
 fit And he is yourj.and his muft needs be yours s 
 your feruants fenunt, n your feruant Madam. 
 
 Of. For him, I ilnnke not on him : for his t'.ioughts, 
 \Vouldthey were blank es, ratScr then fill J w<it> m 
 
 Km Madam, I cometo wht vour gentle thoughts 
 Onhisbehslfe 
 
 Ol. O by your leatiel pray you. 
 I had you neuer fpeike agameofhim; 
 But would you vndertake another fuite 
 I had rather heare you, to folicit that, 
 Then Muficke from the fpheate s. 
 
 fi. Deere Lady. 
 
 Ol. Giuemeleaue, befeechyou": I did fend, 
 After the lafi enchantment you did heart, 
 ARmginchaceofyou. Sodidlabufe 
 My felfe, my feruant. and I feare me you : 
 Vnder youi hard eonflruflion muft 1 fit, 
 To force that on you in a fhamefull cunning 
 Which you knew none of yours What might you ihmk? 
 Haue you not fet mine Honor at tht ftake 
 And baited it with all th vnmuiled thougtus 
 That tyrannous heart cm thmksTo one of your receiuing 
 Enough is fhewne, a Cipre fle, not a bofomf , 
 Hides my heart : fo let me heare you fpeake. 
 
 Via Ipittieyou. 
 
 Ol That'* a degree to loue. 
 
 Vtt. No not i grize i for tis a vulgar proofs 
 That vene oft we pitry nem:ei 
 
 Ot Why then me thinkei 'tis time to fmile ngrn: 
 O world, how apt the poor e ere to be proud ? 
 If one fliould be aprey.fiow much the belter 
 To fall before the Lion, then the Wolfe ? 
 
 Theclocke vpbtaides me with the wafle of time: 
 Be not affrnid good youth, I will not haue you, 
 And yet when wit andyouih is come toharueft, 
 your wife is like to reape a proper man s 
 There lies your way, due Weft. 
 
 Via. Then Weft ward hoe. 
 
 GraceSnd good difpofuion attend your Ladvfhip t 
 you'l nothing Madam to my Lord, by me : 
 
 Ol, Stay: Iprethcetell me what thouihmkftofme ? 
 
 Vie. That you do thinke you are not what you are. 
 
 Ol. Iflthinkefo.Ithinkethefameofyou. 
 
 fj. Then thmke you right : I am not what I are. 
 
 Ol. I would you were, as I would haue you be. 
 
 fir Would it be better Madam, then I am t 
 I wifh it might, for now I am your foole. 
 
 Ot. Owhaiadealeoffcorne,lookes beautifull? 
 In the contempt and anger ofhis lip, 
 A murdrous guilt ftiewes not it felfe more foone, 
 Then loue that would fcemchid : Loucs night, is noone. 
 Cefjrio, by the Rofe,s of the Spring, 
 By maid-hood, honor, truth, and euery thing, 
 I loue thee fo, that maugre all thy pride, 
 
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 Nr wit, nor reafon, can ray paflion hide : 
 
 D o oot extort thy rcafons from this claufe, 
 
 For that I woo, thou therefore haft no caufe : 
 
 But rather reafon thus, with reafon fetter ; 
 
 Loue fought, il good : but gauen vnfought, is better* 
 
 Via. By innocence I fweare, and by my youth, 
 I haue one heart, one bofomc, and one truth, 
 And that no woman has, nor nmer none 
 Shallmiflrii be of it, faue I alone. 
 And fo adieu good Madam, neuer more, 
 Will I my Mailers tearcs to you deplore* 
 
 Q/. Yet come againe : for tbou perhaps may ft mouc 
 That hearr which no wabborres to. like his Ioue. Extort 
 
 SctenaSecundu. 
 
 Enter Sir Tofy, 
 
 A*. No faith, He not ftay a iot longer: 
 
 To. Thy reafon decre venom, gine thy reafon. 
 
 Pof. You muftneedeiyeelde your reafon. Sir Aa- 
 atari 
 
 jin4. Marry 1 fa w your Neece do more fauours to the 
 Counts Seruing-man, then euer {he beftow'd vpon mee : 
 I fa w'tlfth Orchard. 
 
 To. Did fhc fee the while, old boy, tell me that. 
 
 Atd. Asplaincaslfceyounow. 
 
 fJ>> This was a great argument of lone in her toward 
 you, 
 
 And. S'tight ; will yon make an Afle o'mc. 
 
 F. I will proue it legitimate fir, vpon the Oatbes of 
 judgement, an J icafon. 
 
 7>. And they haue bccr.c grand furie men,fince before 
 Noah was a Saylor. , 
 
 Fai>. Shec did ft.ew fauour to the youth in your fight, 
 onely to cxafperate you, to awake your dormoufe valour, 
 to put fire in your Heart, and brimftong in your Liuer ; 
 you ftvould then haue accoftcd her, and with fome excel- 
 lent iefts, fire-new from the mint, you fhould haue bang J 
 the youth intodumbenefle 'this was look'd for at your 
 hand, and this was baulkt : the double gilt of this oppor. 
 tunitic you fet time v/alh off. and you arc now fayld into 
 the North of my Ladies opinion, where you will hang 
 like an y fickle on a Dutchmaos beard, vnkffe you do re- 
 dceme it, by fome laudable attempt, either of valour of 
 policie. 
 
 tslxd. And'tbcany way, it muft be with Valour, for 
 policie I hate : I had as liefe be a Brownift, asa f olici- 
 cian. 
 
 To. Why then build roe thy fortunes vpon the ban's of 
 valour. Challenge me the Counts youth to fight witbfaim 
 hurt him in eleuen places, my Ncet e (hall take note of it, 
 and allure thy felfe, there is no !oue-6roker in the world, 
 can more preuaile in mans commendation with womaa , 
 then report of valour. 
 
 fob. There is no way but this fir Andre*. 
 
 A, Will either of you beare me a challenge to him? 
 
 To Go, write it inamanial hand, be curft and briefe: 
 it is no matter how wittie, fo ic bee eloquent, and full of 
 inuention : taunt him with the licenfe of Inke : if thou 
 thou 'ft him fome thrice, it fhall not be amifie, and as ma- 
 ny Lyes, as will lye in thy fbeete of paper, although the 
 iheeic wer bigge enough for the twdde of r*n i Eng- 
 
 land, let 'on do wnc, go about it. Let there bee gauile e- 
 oeugh in thy inke, though tbou write with 4 Goofe^en, 
 narmtter :about it. 
 
 Aed. Where (hall I fiodf you? 
 
 To. Wee 1 call ihee at the Cubiculo : Go. 
 
 Fa. TnisisadeereManakintoyouSirTVfy. 
 
 To. Ihauebeenedetetobiinlad,foaietwochoufand 
 ftrong,orfo. 
 
 Fa. WefhallhauearareLetterfronihim; butyoulc 
 Rotdeliuer'u 
 
 To. NtTJertruftmethentandbyaniCeanesflirrc en 
 the youth to an anfwer. 1 thinke Oxen ind waine-ropes 
 cannot hale them rogetbaaa ^m^rnr^fhewereopenVI 
 and you finde fo much blood in his Liuer, a* will clog the 
 foote of a fiea, He eate the reft ofth'anatomy. 
 
 fab. And his oppofit dw youth beares in his vifagc no 
 great prefage of cruelty. 
 
 Enter Maria. 
 
 To. Looke where the youngeft Wren of mine comes. 
 
 Mar. Ifyondefirethefpleenc, and will laughe your 
 felues into flitches, follow me ; yond gull Matiuln is tur- 
 ned Heathen, a verie Rrnegatho ; for there is no chriftian 
 that meanes to be Uued by beleeuing rightly, can cuer 
 beleeuefuch irnpofliblepaflagesof groflcneffe. Hee'sin 
 yellow ftockings. 
 
 To. Ana crofle gane'r'd ? 
 
 Mar. Moftvillanoufly: like a Pedant that kcrpcs a 
 Schoole i'th Church : I hane dogg'd him like bis rourth'.- 
 rer. He does obey euery point of the Letter that I dropt, 
 to betray him : He does fmile his face into more lynes, 
 then is in the new Mappe, with the augmentation of the 
 Indies : you haue not feene fuch a thing as tis: I can hard- 
 ly forbeare hurling things at him, I know my Ladic will 
 ft i ike him : if ihec doe, hee'l fmile, and takc't for a great 
 fauour. 
 
 To. Come bring vs, bring vs where he is< 
 
 ExtmtOmn&t. 
 
 Tertia. 
 
 Eater Stbapianaid Antkeaig. 
 
 Sri. I would not by my will have troubled yo o, 
 But fince you make your pieafure of your paines, 
 I will no further chide you. 
 
 Ant. Icouldnocrtay behindeyoutmy deflre 
 (More fimpe then filed fleele) did fpurre roe forth, 
 And not all ioue to fee you (though fo much 
 As might haue drawne one to a longer voyage) 
 Bat iealoufie, what might befall your rraucil, 
 Being skillefle in thefe parts : which to a ftuager, 
 Vnguided, and vnfriended, often proue 
 Rough, and vnhofpitablc. My willing Ioue, 
 The rather by thcfe arguments of feare 
 Set forth inyourpurfuite. 
 
 A*. My'kmde^/^/, 
 I can no other anfwer make, but thankes, 
 And thankei : and eocr of: good tumps, 
 Are fhufrel'd off with fuch vncurrant pay : 
 But were ray worth, as is my confciencefumc, 
 
 You 
 
Tvelfe 3\(ight,< 
 
 26-7 
 
 You fhoald finde better dealing : what's to do ? 
 Jhall we go fee the reliques of this Towne ? 
 
 .rfirt . To morrow fir, bcfl firft go fee your .Lodging ? 
 
 Self. I am not weary, and 'tis long to night 
 [ pray you let vs fstisfie oar eyes 
 With the memorial*, and the things of fame 
 That do renowne this City. 
 
 Ant. Would youl'd pardon me : 
 I do not without danger walke thefe flreetes* 
 Once in a fea-fight 'gamft the Coimt his gallics, 
 1 did fome feruicc,of fu<h noteindcede, 
 That were I tane heere, i t would fcsrfe be ar.fwer'd. 
 
 Set. Belikeyou flew great number of hi people. 
 
 Ant. Th offence is not of fuch a bloody nature, 
 Albeit the quality of the time, and quarreil 
 Might well haue giutnvs bloody argument : 
 Icmight haue fince bene anfwer'd in repaying 
 What we took* from jhem, which for TrafSques fake 
 Moftof our City did. One!y my felfe ftood out, 
 For which if] be lapfcd in this place 
 I jhall pay deere. 
 
 Self. Do not (ben walke too open. 
 
 Ant. It doth not fit me: hold fir, here'smypurfc, 
 In theSouth Suburbes at the Elephant 
 Is beft to lodge : I will befpeake our dyes, 
 Whiles you beguile the time, and feed your knowledge 
 With viewing of thcTowne, there fhall you haue me. 
 
 S^. Whylyourporfe? 
 
 Art. Haply your eye (hall light vpon fome toy 
 You hane defire to purehafe : and your ftore 
 I thinke is not for idle Markets, fir. 
 
 Set. Ilebeyourpurfe-bearer. and leaue you 
 For an houre 
 
 Ant. Toth'Elcphant,, 
 
 Seb. I do remember. Exttut. 
 
 Sccena Quarta. . 
 
 Enter Qli*i and Mtri*. 
 
 Ol. 1 hane fen: after him, he fayes hee'l come : 
 How fhalll fcaft him ? Whatbcftow of him t 
 For youth is bought more oft, then bcgg'd, or borrow'd. 
 I fpeake too loud : Where's Ml*olie, he is fad,and ciuill. 
 And fuitej well for a feruant with my fortunes, 
 Where Is JMriwfe? 
 
 Mar. He's comming Madame: 
 But in very ftrjnge manner. He is furcpoflcft Madam* 
 
 Ol. Why what's the matter.does he rtue ? 
 
 M*r. No Madam, hrdoes nothing but fmile-.your La- 
 dy {hip were beft tc haue fome guard about you, if hec 
 come.for fure the man is tainted in's wits. 
 
 Ol. Go call him hither. 
 
 1 amasmiddeashee, 
 
 If fad and metry madnefie cquall bee. 
 
 Mat. Sweet Lady, ho, ho. 
 
 Ol. Smil'ft thou ? I fcnt for thee vpon a fad occafion. 
 
 Mid. SadLady.Icouldbefad : 
 This doe make fornc obftruclion in the blood : 
 Tnis croflc gatiering.but what of that ? 
 
 If it plcafe the eye of one, it is with me a> the very true 
 Sonnet is : Pleafeone. and pk-afe all. 
 
 Aftl. Why how doeft thou man ? 
 What is die matter with thee ? 
 
 "Mai. Notblackeinmyminde, though yellow in my 
 legges : It did come to his hands, and Commaunds (hall 
 be executed. I thinke we doe know thefwctfRomanr 
 hand. 
 
 Ol. Wiltchougotobed^/Ww? 
 
 JM*/. To bed t I fweet heart, and He come to thte. 
 
 Ol. Cod comfort thee: Why doft thou fmilcfo, and 
 kiffe thy hand fo oft I 
 
 Mar. HowdoyouA/4/m>/>> 
 
 Afaluo. At your requetl : ' 
 Yes Nightingales anfwcre Dawes. 
 
 Mr. Why appeare you with this tidiculous bold- 
 ncffc before my Lady. 
 
 Afal. Be not afraid of grcainefle : 'twas well writ. 
 
 Ol. What meanfl thou by that C*/<Aw&? 
 
 "Mat. Some are borne great. 
 
 01. Ha? 
 
 M/tl. Some atcheeus greatneflc. 
 
 Ol. What fay thou? 
 
 "Mtl. And fome haue greatnefle thruft vpon them. 
 
 Ol. Heauen re ft ore thee. 
 
 Ml. Remember who commended thy yellow flock- 
 ings. 
 
 Ol Thy yellow (lockings r 
 
 Mai And wifh'd to fee ihce crofie garter'd. 
 
 Ol. Crofle ganer'd ? 
 
 c/Wd/. Gotoo, thou art made, if thou defir'ft to be fo. 
 
 Ol. Ami made? 
 
 Mid. If not, ler me fee thee a feruant (till. 
 
 OL WhjthisljverieMidfommermadnefle. 
 
 Enter Serittnt. 
 
 Ser, Madame, the young Gentleman of the Count 
 Orjino't'\t retijrn'd, I could hardly entrcatehimbackc : he 
 attends your Lady (hips pleafure. 
 
 Ol. lie come to him. 
 
 Good Mori*, let this fellow be look d too. Where's my 
 Cofine7V>^7, ltfomcofmy people haue a fpcciall care 
 of him, I would not h we him oiifcartie for the halfc of 
 roy Dowry. exit 
 
 M*L Ohho.doyoucomeneere me now : noworfo 
 man then fir Te&j to looke to me. This concurres direct- 
 ly with the Lettor, the fends htm on purpofe, that I may 
 appeare flubborne to him: for flic incites me to that in 
 the Letter. C a ft thy humble flough fayes (be j beoppo- 
 fite with a Kinfman, furly with feruants, let thy tongue 
 langer with arguments of ftate, put thy fclfe into the 
 trickeoffingu!aiity:3ndc"onfequent!y fettsdowne the 
 manner how: as a'fad face, a reuerend carriage, a flow 
 tongue, in the babheof fome Sir of note, and fo foorth . 
 I haue lymde her,but it is loues doing,and loue make me 
 thankefull. And when (he went away now, let this Fel- 
 low be look'd too : Fellow ? not <JM*l*olio. nor after my 
 degree, but Fellow. Why euery thing adheres togithcr, 
 that no dramme of a fcruple, no fcruple of a fcruple, no 
 obftacle, no incredulous or vnfafe circumftance : What 
 can be faide ? Nothing that can be, can come betweene 
 me.and 'he full profpe&of my hopes. Well loue, not I, 
 is the doer of this, and he is to be thanked. 
 
 Eater Tofyf*l>i*H,a*AM*ri* 
 Z ^ 
 
 Ts. 
 
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 To. Which way is bee in the name of fanftity. If all 
 he diueli of hell be drawne in little, and Legion himfelfe 
 poffefthim.yct Ilefpeaketohim. 
 
 'at. Heere he is, heere he is : how ift with you fir ? 
 How ift with you man? 
 
 Mai. Gooff, I difcardyoi);!etmeenioymypriuate: 
 oorf. 
 
 M*r. Lo.how hollow the fiend fpeakes within him; 
 aid not I tell you ? Sir Tobj, my Lady prayes you to haue 
 acareofhim. 
 
 Mat. Ah ha, does (he fo? 
 
 TV. Go too, go too: peace, peace, weemuftdeale 
 gently with him: Let me alone. How do you M*lneli) 
 How id with you ? What man,dcfie the diueli : confider, 
 he's an enemy to mankinde. 
 
 Mai. Do you know what you fay? 
 
 <JM.jr. La you, arid you fpeake ill of th diuell, how 
 he takes it at heart Pray God he be not be witch d. 
 
 fab. Carry his water to th'wife woman. 
 
 Mtr. Marry and it fhill be done to morrow morning 
 iflliue. My Lady would aolloofe him for more then ile 
 fay. 
 
 Mitf. How now miflris ? 
 
 Mar. Oh Lord. 
 
 T. Prethee hold thy peace.ttiis is not the way : Doe 
 you not fee you moue him? Let me alone with him. 
 
 Fa. No way but gentlwefle, gently.gently; the Fiend 
 is r ough.and- will not be roughly vs'd. 
 
 To Why how now my bawcockPhow doft y chuck ? 
 
 Mai. Sir. 
 
 To. Ibiddy.conwwUhmc. What man, tis not for 
 graukytoplayatcherrie-pitwiih fathan Hang him foul 
 Colliar. 
 
 Mar. Get hi m to fay his prayers, good fir Tofy gette 
 hifn to pray. 
 
 Mat. MyprayeriMlnx. 
 
 Mar. No I warrant you, he wifl not heare of godly- 
 nefle. 
 
 Ml- Go hang your felues all : you are ydle fhallowe 
 things, lam not of your element, you (hall knovre more 
 heereafter. ** 
 
 To. Ktpofsible? 
 
 Fa. If this were plaid vpon adage now, Icouldcon- 
 demne it as an improbable fiifbon. 
 
 To Hi* very geniushath taken the infection of the 
 deuice man. 
 
 Mar. Nay pur fue him now,leaft the deuice take ayre, 
 and taint. 
 
 FA. Why wefliallmakehimmadindeede. 
 
 M-ir. The houfe will be the quieter. 
 
 To. Come, wee'l haue him in a darke room & bound. 
 My Neece is already in the beleefe that he's mad: we may 
 carry it thus for our pleafure, and his pennance.til our ve- 
 ry paflime tyred out of breath. prompt vs to haue mercy 
 on him : at which time , we wil bring the deuice to the bar 
 and crow ue thee for a finder of madmen : but fee^but fee. 
 fnter Sir Andrew, 
 
 fj. More matter for a May morning. 
 
 An. Heere sth Challenge, readeit: I warrant there' j 
 vinegar and pepper in't. 
 
 f<&. Iftfofawcy? 
 
 AL I, ift? I warrant him : do but read. 
 
 To. Giue me. 
 Tevrh.ivhatfieuerthouart, than art tut afcnrttffflltw. 
 
 fa. Good,andvaTianc. 
 
 TO. iTendir not par tdmtrt not in tbj miitdi wbjldotcaU 
 
 thetf,for I wMfhew thte no rttfinfar't. (Law 
 
 Fa. Agoodnotc.thatkeepeiyoufrom the blow of f 
 Tt. Thw comjt to the Lh OIinta and i* tyfaht/le vfti 
 
 thftkiiJJj : but tbon Ijtft m thj threat, that u not tbt mttitr 
 
 I challenge tbte for. 
 Fa. V 
 
 . 
 ery brecfe, and to exceeding good fence-Iefle. 
 
 me. 
 s. Good. 
 
 Fa. Still you keepe o'th windie fide of the Law:good. 
 
 To&. Fartkcewill. and God haw mereie vfon tae ef our 
 foutti. Ht maj hout. mercie vfon mine, tut m} hope u tetter, 
 andfo Ittkf to thy felfe. Thj friend ai the* vfejt him, & thj 
 fworneenemie, Andrew Ague-cheeke. 
 
 To. Jf this Letter mouc him not, his legges cannot : 
 Ilegiu'thim. 
 
 Mtr, Yon may haue verie fit occafion fot't : he is now 
 in fome commerce with tny Ladie , and will by and by 
 depart. 
 
 To. Go fir v4*drew : fcout mee for him at the corner 
 of the Orchard like a bum-Baylie : fo foone as euer thou 
 feeft him, draw, and as tbou draw'ft, fweare horrible : for 
 t comes to paffe oft, that a terrible oath, witha fwagge. 
 ring accent (harpely cwang'd off, giues manhoodemore 
 approbation, then euer proofe it felfe would haue eain'd 
 him. Away. 
 
 And. Nay let me alone for fwearing. Exit 
 
 To. Now will not 1 dfliuer his Letter : for the behauU 
 our of the yong Gentleman, giues him out to be of good 
 capacity, and breeding: his employment betweene his 
 Lord and my Neece, confiroies no lefle. Therefore, this 
 Letter being fo excellently ignorant, will breed no terror 
 in the youth: he will finde it cm from a Clodde-pole. 
 But fir, I will deliuer his Challenge by word of mouth; 
 fet vpon Ague-cheeks a notable report of valor, and diiue 
 the Gentleman (at 1 know his youth will aptly receiue it] 
 intoamoft hideous opinion of his rage, skill, furie, anc 
 impetuofitie.Tbij will fo fright them both, that they wi 
 kill on another by the lookc, like Cockatrice* 
 
 Enter OliMittuidVitl*. 
 
 fat .Heere he comes with your Neece, giue them way 
 till he take leaue, and prefently after him. 
 
 To I wil meditate the while vpon fome horrid rncflage 
 for a Challenge. 
 
 01. I haue faid too much vr.to a hart of ftene, 
 And laid mine honour too vnchary on't : 
 There's fomething in me that reproues my fault : 
 But fuch a head-ftrong potent fault it is, 
 That it but morkes reproofe. 
 
 Vio. With the fame hauiour that your paffion bcsres, 
 Goes on my Mailers greefes. 
 
 Ol. Heereswearethislewel! f*orme,tismypi&UKi 
 Refufe it not, it hath no tongue, to vex you : 
 And I befeech you come againe to morrow. 
 What fliall you aske of me that lie deny, 
 That honour (fau'd) may vpon asking giue. 
 
 Vio. Nothing but this, your true loue for my mager 
 
 (/;. How with mine honor may 1 giue him that, 
 Which 1 haue giuen to you. 
 
 Ifio I wHl acquit you. 
 
 Ol. Well,come egaine to morrow: far- thec-well, 
 A Fiend Uke thee might bearc my foule to hell. 
 
 To. Gentleman, God fue thee. 
 
Twe/fe 
 
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 Pw. And you fir 
 
 Tfl. That defence thoa haft, betake the too't : of what 
 nature the wrong? are thou haft done him, I knowe not : 
 but thy intcrcepterfullofdefpight, bloody as the Hun- 
 ter, attends thee at the Orchard end : dffmount thy tucke, 
 be yare in thy preparation, for thy sfliy lant is quick, skil- 
 ful!, and deadly. 
 
 no. You miftake fir I am fare, no man hath any quar- 
 rell co me : my remembrance :s very free and clcere from 
 ;oy ima ge of offence done to any man. 
 
 To. You'l fiode it otherwifc 1 affure you : therefore, if 
 .you hold your life at any price, bccske you to your gard : 
 for your oppofite hath in him what youth, ftrength, skill, 
 and wroth, can furnifli man withal!. 
 
 Vu>. I pray you fir what it he ? 
 
 To. Heisfcmghtdubb'dvmh vnhatch'dlUpuf.. and 
 on carpet confederation, but he 5$ a dincU in priu ate brail, 
 foules and bodies hath he diuorc'd three, and His incenfe- 
 rnentatthis moment itfo implacable, that fatistadion 
 can be none, but by pangs of death and fepulchcs: Hob, 
 nob, is his word: giu'totcake'r. 
 
 Vu. 1 will returne agatnc into the houfe, and defire 
 fome conduit of the Lady. I am no fighter, I hsue heard 
 offomckindeofmen.thatput quarrcll* purpofely on o- 
 thers , to tatle their valour: belike this ii a man o f chat 
 quirke 
 
 To. Sir.no : his indignation deriues it felfe out of a ve- 
 ry computenr iniurie, therefore get you on, and gitse him 
 his defire. Backeyoufhallnoctothe houfc, vnlefleyou 
 vndertakc that with me, which with as much fafctie you 
 might anfwcr him : therefore on, or flrippe your fword 
 frarke naked: for meddle you muft that's certain, Or for- 
 fweare co weare iron about you. 
 
 r. This is as vnciuill as ftrange. 1 befeech you jdoe 
 roe thi courteous office, a* to know of che Knight what 
 my offence to him is : it is fomechiog of my negligence, 
 nothing of my purpofe. 
 
 To. I will doe fo. Signiour Fttiaa, ftay you by this 
 Gentleman, till my returne. Exit Ttvj. 
 
 Vto. Pray you hr, do you know of this mailer? 
 
 Tt$>. \ know the knight it incenft againft you, euen to 
 a mortal! arbitrement, but nothing ofthe citcumftance 
 more. 
 
 Vto. I befeech you what manner of man is he ? 
 
 Ftb. Nothing of that wonderful! promife to read him 
 by his forme, as you are like to findc him in the proofe of 
 his valour. He is indeede fir, the moil skilful!, bioudy,& 
 fatal! oppofite that you could pofsibly haue found in anie 
 part of lllyria i will you walke towards him, will make 
 your peace with him, if I can. 
 
 Vu. \ (hall bee much bound to you for't : I am one, 
 that had rather go wfth Mr Prieft , then fir knight>: I care 
 not who knowes fo much of my mettle. Exeunt. 
 
 Enter Tttj Mid Andrea. 
 
 To. Why nun hee s a veric diuell, I haue not feen fuch 
 a firago : Iflad a paffe with him, rapier,fcabberd,and all : 
 and he giues me the ftucke in with fuch a mortal! motion 
 that it is ioeoitable : and on the anfwer, he payes you as 
 furely , as your feeto hits the ground they ftep on. Jhey 
 .ay.hc has bin Fencer to the Sophy . 
 
 Jnd, Pox on 'tJ)e nor meddle with him. 
 To. I but he will not now be pacified, 
 Tal/itn can fcarfc hold him yonder. 
 
 A*. Plague on't. and I thought he had beene valiant, 
 and fo cunning in Fence, I'de hauefeene him damn'dere 
 fde haue challeng'd him. Let him let the matter flip, and 
 
 lie giue him my horfe, gray Capilet. 
 . Ta. He snake the motion jftandheere, make a good 
 (hew on't, this (hall end without the perdition of foules, 
 marry He ride your horfe as well as 1 ride you. 
 
 . 
 
 I haue his horfe to take vp the quarrcll, I haue perfwaded 
 him rhe youths a diuell. 
 
 fW. He is as horribly conceited of him : and pants, & 
 lookes p ale,as if a B care were at hit heeles. 
 
 T. There's no remedie fir.he will fight with you for'i 
 oath fake : marrie hee hath better bethought himof his 
 quarrel!,and hee findes that now fcarfe to bee worth tal- 
 king of: therefore draw for the fupportance of his vowe, 
 he protefts he will not hurt you. 
 
 no. Pray God defend me : a little thing would make 
 metell themhowmuchllackeofaman. 
 
 F*t. Giuc ground if you fee him luriou J. 
 
 Tt. Come fir ^w/rnr, there's no remedie, the Gen- 
 tleman will Tor his honors fake haue one bowt with you: 
 he cannot by the Duello auoide it : -but bee has promifed 
 me,)s heist Gentleman and aSoldiour,bc will not hurt 
 you. Comeon,too'r. 
 
 J*d. Pray God he keepe his oath. 
 Enter ^tateaio. 
 
 Vie. I do affure you tis againft my will. 
 
 -dt. Put rp your fword : if this yong Gentleman 
 Hauedone offence,! take the fault on me : 
 If you offend him, I for himdefieyoo. 
 
 To. You fir? Why .what are yon? 
 <A>:t. One fir, that for his loue dares yet do more 
 Then you haue heard him brag to you he will* 
 
 To. Niy,ifyou be an vndertaker.l am for you. 
 JbutrClietn. 
 
 T<&. O good fir T6j hold: hccrecome the Office** 
 
 Tt. He be with you anon. 
 
 n. Pray fir,put yoor fword 7p if you pleafe. 
 
 And. Marry will I fir : and for that I promis'd you lie 
 be as good as my word. Hee will beare yon eafily, and 
 nines well. 
 
 l.Ojf. This is the roan, do thy Office. 
 
 i Of. *datbmh, I arreft thee at the fuit of Count Orfm 
 
 An. Youdomiflakcmefir. 
 
 i .Off. No fir, no tot '. I know your fauour well : 
 Though now you haue no lea-cap on your head : 
 Take him away, he knowes 1 know him well. 
 
 Aat. Imuftobey. This comes with feeking you i 
 But there's no remedie, 1 (hall anfwer it : 
 What will you do : now my neceffitie 
 Makes roe to aske you for my purfe. It greeues mee 
 Much more, foi what I cannot do for you, 
 Then what befats my felfe : you ftand amaz'd, 
 But be of comfort.. 
 
 i Off. Come fir away. 
 
 Ant, I muft entreat of you fotne of that money. 
 
 no. What money fir? 
 
 For the fayre k indneffc you haue (hew'd me heere, 
 And part being prompted by your prefent trouble, 
 Out of my leaoe and low ability 
 lie lend you fomething : my hauing is not much, 
 llemakediuifion of tny prefent with you :/ 
 Hold, there's halfe my Coffer. 
 
 Ant. Will you deny me now, 
 Id poffiblethat my defer tt to you 
 Can Ucke perfwahon. Da not tempt my mifery, 
 -Leaft chat it make me fo vnfoun d a man 
 As to vpbraid you with ihofe kindncffcs 
 
 7. i That 
 
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 Twel/e W^kt, or, Whatjtuwll. 
 
 That 1 haue done for you. 
 
 V\o. I knowofnon., 
 Noi know I you by voyce, or any feature : 
 I hate ingratitude more in a man, 
 Then ly ing, vainnefle,bablingdrunkenneflV, 
 Oraiiy Uini of vice, whofeftrong corruption 
 Inhabites our fraile blood. 
 
 *Ant. Oh hcauensthemfelues. 
 
 2 .Ojf. Come fir, I pray you go. 
 
 Am. Let tnefpeake a little. This youth that you fee 
 I fnatch'd one halfe out of the iawes of death, (hecre, 
 Releeu'd him with fuch fanftitie of loue ; 
 And to hi? image, which me thought did promife 
 Moft venerable worth, did 1 deuotion. 
 
 i . Off. Whats that to vs, the time goes by : Away. 
 
 Ant . But oh, how vilde an idoll prouei this God : 
 Thou haft Sei>fli<u done good feature, flume, 
 In Nature, there's no blemifh but the mindc: 
 None can be call d deform 'd, but the vnkinde. 
 Vcrtue is beauty, but the beauteous euill 
 Are empty trunkes, ore-flourifh'd by the deuill. 
 
 i . 0jf The man growes md,away with him ; 
 Come, come fir. 
 
 Ant, Leadcrneon. *rt 
 
 Vio. Me thinkes his words do from fuch paf sion flye 
 That he bekeuei himfelfc, fo do not I : 
 proue true imagination, oh proue ttue, 
 That I decre brother, be now lane for you. 
 
 To. Come hither Knighc, come hither fditn : Wed 
 whifper ore a couplet or two of moft fage fawes. 
 
 fu. He nim'd Sel>*Jti** : I my brother know 
 Yet liuing in my glafle : euen fuch, and fo 
 In fauour was' my Brother, and he went 
 Still in this fafhion, colour, ornament, 
 For him 1 imitate.- Oh if it proue, 
 Tcrnpefts are kindt, and fait waues frefh in loue. 
 
 TV. A very difhoneft paltry boy, and more a coward 
 then a Hare, his difhonefty appeares, in leauing his frend 
 heere in neceftity, and denying him.- and for his coward 
 
 ACowatd.amoftdeuout Coward, religious in 
 
 A*&, Slid 11 after him againe, and beate him. 
 
 TV. Do,cuffe him foundly, but neucr draw thy fword 
 
 Ani. And 1 do not. 
 
 fab. Come, let's fee the euent. 
 
 To. J date lay any money, twill be nothing yet. Ixit 
 
 , Scxnafrima. 
 
 Enter SetraftiM and flame. 
 
 Cli. Will you make me beiecue,that I am not fent for 
 you? 
 
 Stl>. Go too, go too, thou art a foolifli fellow, 
 Let me be cleere of thee. 
 
 Ch. Well held out y faith: No, I do not Icnow you, 
 nor I am not fent to you by try Lady, to bid you come 
 fpeake with her : nor your name is not Matter Cejario, 
 nor this is not my nofe neyther : Nothing that is fo,i fo. 
 
 SA. 1 prethee vent thy folly fome-where elfe, thoo 
 knowftnotme. 
 
 do. Vent my folly :He has heird that word of fom 
 great man, and now applyes it to a foole. Vent my foJ- 
 
 ly : I am aftraid thi great lubber the World will proue a 
 Cockney : 1 prethee now vngird thy flrangenei, and tell 
 me what 1 fhall vent to roy Lady i* Shall I vent to hir that 
 thou art comming ? 
 
 Stb. I prethee foolifh greekc depart from me, there's 
 money for thee, if you tarry longer, I fhall giue work 
 paiment. 
 
 Clt. By my troth thou haft an open haod:the( Wife- 
 men that giue fooles money, get themfclues a good re- 
 port, after fouieteene y caret purchafe. 
 
 Enter A&re y Tfty ,tu4 Fatitn. 
 
 An&. Now fir, haue I met you again : ther's for you. 
 
 Stb. Why there's for thee, and therf ,and there. 
 Are all the people mad ? 
 
 TV Hold fir, or He throw your dagger ore the houfe 
 
 Ch. ThS -will I tell my Lady ftraight,! would not b 
 in feme of your coats for two pence. 
 
 To. Come on fir, hold. 
 
 An. Nay let him alone, lie go another way to worke 
 with him: He haueanaftrcn of Battery againft him, if 
 there be any law in Jllyria : though Iftrokchitn firft, yet 
 t's no matter for that. 
 
 Set. Let go thy hand. 
 
 TV. Come fir, 1 will not Jet you go. Cornemy yong 
 fouldier put vp your yron: you are well fle/h'd: Come 
 on. 
 
 Stt. I will be free from thee. What wouldfty now? 
 If thou dar'ft tempt me further, draw thy fword 
 
 TV. What, what ? Nay then I muft haue an Ounce or 
 two of this malapert blood from you. 
 Enter Clinia. 
 
 01. Hold Tdj, on thy life I charge thte hold. 
 
 TV. Madam. 
 
 Ol. Will it be euer thus ; Vngracious wretch, 
 Fit for the Moun tunes, and the barbarous Caues, 
 Where manners nere were preach'd :outofmy fight. 
 Be not offended, dccre Cefa.ru : 
 Rudesbey begone. I prethee gentle friend, 
 Let thy fayre wifedome. not thy pstsion fwsy 
 In this vnciuill, and v niurt extent 
 Againft thy peace. Go with me to my houfe, 
 And hcarc thou there how many fruitlefle pranket 
 This Ruffian hath botch'd vp, that thou thereby 
 May ft fmilt: at this : Thou (halt not choofe but goe : 
 Do not denie, bcfhre w his foule for mee, 
 He darted one poor e heart of mine, in thee. 
 
 Stt. What rellifti is in this ? How runs the ftreame ? 
 Or I am mad, or elfe this is a dreame : 
 Let fancie Rill my fen fc in Lethe fleepe, 
 If it be thus to dreame, ftill let me fleepe. 
 
 O/.Nay come I prethee,would ihoud'ft be rul'd by me 
 
 Set. Madam, I will 
 
 Ol. Ofayfo,andfobe. . Extunt 
 
 ScosnaSecunda. 
 
 Mar. Nay, I prethee put on this gown, & this beard, 
 (pake him beleeue thou art fir Ttpas the Curate , doe it 
 quickly, lie call fir Ttly the whilft. 
 
 Ch. Well, He put it on, and I will diflemble my felfe 
 in'c ; and I would I were the firft that cuer dificrobled in 
 
 fuch 
 
Tvelfe &(i$t y or, Wbatyou mff. 
 
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 flfiichagowne. I am not tall enough to become the 
 function well, not leane enough to bee thought a good 
 SrudieniibutwbefaidanhoncftrnsnandagcKjd houfe 
 keeper goe* a* fsirely, as to fay, a czrefull man, & a great 
 fcholier. The Competitors entet. 
 EmerToty. 
 
 Tt. loue bletTe the* M . Parfon. 
 
 Cle. "Stmos diet fir Tefy ' for at the old hermi t ofPrage 
 tbatneuei faw pen and inke, very wittily fayd to a Neece 
 of King QcrteJafkf, thsi that is, is : fo 1 being M.Parfon , 
 am M- Parfon ; for what is that, but that ? and is, but is ? 
 
 7. To him fi Top*. 
 
 Clew. Whathoa.Ifay, Peace in this prifon. 
 
 To. The knaue countetfets-well : a good knaue. 
 
 Mai. Who cats there? 
 
 Clo. SitTepas the Curate, who comes tovifit Malno- 
 /wtheLunartcke. 
 
 Mai. SxTepai, hTepat, good fir 7op<wgoeto my 
 Ladie. 
 
 Ch. Out hyperbolicail fiend, how vexeft thou this 
 man?Talkeft thou nothwigbutof Ladies? 
 
 Tot. Well fdM. Parfon. 
 
 Mi. Sir 7>/w,neuer was mm thus wronged, good 
 fir7"p<udonotthinkelammad: theyhaue Uydemee 
 bcere in hideous dsrknefle. 
 
 Clo. Fye.thoudifhoneftfathan: I call thee by the 
 mofl modeft termes, for I am one of thofc gentle ones, 
 chat will vfethediuell himfelfe withcuttefie: fay ft thou 
 that haufeistlsrke? 
 
 C la. Why it hath bay Windowet tranfparani as bari- 
 cadoes,and the clwe Rotes toward the South north, are 
 as iuftrous as Ebony : and yet complained thou of ob- 
 ftruOion? 
 
 Mat. I am not mad fir Tofti, 1 fay to^ou this houfe is 
 darke. 
 
 Clo. Madmaathoureft:Ifyihereisno datkncfle 
 but ignorance, in which thou art more puzel'd then the 
 i'Egyptians in their fogge. 
 
 Mai, I fay this houfe is as darke at Ignorance, thogh 
 Ignorance were as darke as hellj and I fay there was ne- 
 uer man ihus abus'd, 1 am no more madde then you are , 
 make the tciall of it in any conHant queft ion. 
 
 Cta. What is the opinion ofPjthaftrtt concerning 
 Wilde-fowle? 
 
 Mai. Thatthtffouleofourgrandam, might happily 
 inhabiteabird. 
 
 Cle. What tbinkflthou of his opinion t 
 
 "Mai. I tninke nobly of the foule.and no way aprouc 
 hii opinion. 
 
 do. Fare thee well: remaine thou ftjH in darkeneffe, 
 tbou ft\a!t hold th'opinion rfPytbagares, er I will allow 
 of thy wits, and feare to kill a Woodcocke, left ihou dif- 
 poffeffethc fouleof th randam. Fare thee well. 
 
 ftb. My moft exquifite fit Tafctt. 
 
 Clo. Nay I am for all waters. 
 
 Mr. Thau rnightft haue done thi t without thy berd 
 nd gowne, he fees thee not. 
 
 To. To him in thine owne voycc, and bring me word 
 Kow thou findft htm : I would we wne well riddeof this 
 knauery. Ifhtrmay bjetconuemently dcitucc'd,! would 
 were, for 1 am now fo fatre in offence with my Niece, 
 that I cannot purfue with any fafety this fport the vppc- 
 (hot .Come by and by to my Chamber. Exit 
 
 Clo. Hy Robin, iolly Robin, teU 
 does. 
 
 Mai. Foole. 
 
 how thy Lady 
 
 M*I. Foole. 
 
 Ch. Alas why is (be for 
 
 Mai. Foole.Ifay. 
 
 Clo. She loues another. Who calks, ba ? 
 
 Ma/. Goodfooie, as euerthou wilt defrue well at 
 my hand, helpe me to a Candle, and pen,inke,nd papr : 
 as I am a Gentleman, 1 will fiue to be thankefull to the 
 for't. 
 
 a*. M.i*fe&M&? 
 
 UtW. I good Foole. 
 
 po. Alas fir, how feU you befides your fiue witts ? 
 
 Matt. Foole, there was neuer manibnotoriouAie a- 
 bus'd : I am as well in my wits (foole) a* thoo aru 
 
 Cla. But as well : then you are mad indeede^f you be 
 no better in your wits then a fooie. 
 
 Mai. They haue heere propertied me :keepe roeein 
 darkeneffe, fend Minifters to me, Afles, and doe aLI they 
 can to face me out of my wits. 
 
 Clo. Aduite you what you fey j the Minifter i heere. 
 UWAl*olio, Muluolio. thy wines the heauens reflore : en- 
 deauour thy fclfe to (leepe, andleaue thy vaine bibble 
 babble 
 
 Mai. Sir Teyas 
 
 Clo. Maintaineno words with him good fellow. 
 Who I fir, not 1 fir. God buy you good Bt Topas : Mar- 
 ry Amen. 1 will fir, 1 will. 
 
 Mol. FooJe, foole, foole 1 fay. 
 
 Clo. Alas fir be patient. What fey you fir, I am flient 
 forfpeakingtoyou. 
 
 Mdl. Good foole, helpe me to fome light, andfome 
 paper, I tell thee I am as weliinmy wittes, as any man in 
 lllyria. 
 
 Clo. Well-a-day, that you were fir. 
 
 Mai. By this hand \ am - good foole, feme inke,pa- 
 
 Kr, and light : and conuey what I will fet downs: to my 
 dy : it /hall aduantage thee more, then euer che bea- 
 ring of Letter did. 
 
 Clo. I will help you too't. But tel me true, are you not 
 mad indeed, or do ycu but counterfeit. 
 Mai. Beleeue me I am not. I tell tbe true. 
 C/o.Nay, Tlenerebeleeuea madman till I fee his brains 
 1 will fetch you light, and paper.ancl inke. 
 
 Mol.. Foole, He requite it in the h'gheft degree : 
 I prethee be goue. 
 
 Clo. I am gone fir, and anon fir, 
 
 Ilebewithyouagaine: 
 In a trice, like to the old vice, 
 ycurneedeto fuftaine. 
 Who with dagger of lath, in his rage and his wmh, 
 
 cries ah ha , to the diuell : 
 Like a mad lad, pair* thy nay les dad, 
 
 Adieu good man diuell. Exit 
 
 Scxna Tertia* 
 
 Enter Setejlian. 
 
 This 5$ the ayre, that is the glorious Sunne, 
 Thtspesrie fte gaue me, 1 do fecVt, and fee'r, 
 And though us woisder that cnwrapi me t. K -c 
 
 Ye: 
 
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 fct'ttsnottnaunelte. Wherc'i sinthmie then, 
 could n&t finde him at tnc Elephant, 
 fee there he was, a no there 1 found this credits, 
 That he did range the tawnc to fceke me out, 
 In councell now might do <ne goldr n feruice, 
 : or ihough my foulc difputcs well with my fence, 
 That this may be fome error.but no madneffc. 
 Yet doth this accident and Hood of Fortune, 
 So farre exceed all inlhnce, all difcourfr, 
 That lam readie to diftrnrt mine eyes, 
 And wrangle with my rcafcn (bat perfwades me 
 To any other truft, bsit that? am md, 
 Dr cKe the Ladict mid; yet if twerc i'o; 
 >he cotil (! not fway her houfe, command her followers 
 Take, and gtue backe arTayrcs, and their difpatch, 
 With luch a fmooth, difc"reet , and ftablebeariog 
 A I perccme fhe do's t ihetc'> fomeihing m't 
 That is deceiucable. But heere the Lady cornel. 
 
 Enter OJiuiA^tdPritfl. 
 
 Ol. Blame not t)us hafte of trine : if you mcaae well 
 
 w go with me, and with this holy man 
 Into the Chantry by : there before him, 
 And vnderneath that confecrated roofe, 
 Plight me the foil aflurance of your faith. 
 That my moft 'mltou, aixl too doubtful! foul< 
 May Hoc K peace. He llull conceale it 
 Whiles you ate willing it fhall come tonotc, 
 What time we will our celebration keepe 
 According to my birth, what do you fy ? 
 
 Sib. lie follow this good man, and go with you. 
 And haumg fworne truth.coer will be true. 
 
 (W.Thcn lead the way good father,& heauens fo fhine, 
 Thai they may faitely note this aeof mme. *e 
 FiauJMta Quart MI. 
 
 <L/#J- Quintus. Sccna Trima. 
 
 Eater Clotont and Petiat, 
 
 fab. Now at thou lou'ft me, let m< fee his letter. 
 Cta. Good M.fd/<20,gram ire another requcft. 
 fab. Anything. 
 
 Cle. Donotdefue to fee this Letter. 
 lab. This is to giue a dogge.and in recompcnce defue 
 my doggeagaine. 
 
 fnter DtAf, Vuto.. fate, and Lordt. 
 
 Dukf Belong you to the Lady OltKta,fi\md&t 
 
 Cit. 1 fw, we are foirje ofhct trappings. 
 
 D*V. I know ihe well how doefl thoo my good 
 Fellow? 
 
 Cta. Truely fir, the better for my foes, and the worfi 
 for my friend* . 
 
 DM. luft the eontrery . the better for tny friends 
 
 Clt. No fir.the worfe. 
 
 Du. Ho wean that be? 
 
 Cl. Marry fir,ihcy praife me, and make an aiTe of me 
 now my foes tell mr plainly, I cm an AlTe : fo that by 0) 
 fbe> fr, I profit in (he knowledge of my felfe, and by rr.j 
 fr'tends I m abufcd. fothat ronclalions to be 8i k'.flcs,il 
 your r"ourenegauuesmfce your two affirmatiues , why 
 then Ihe worfe for tny friends, *nd ihc better for tny foes- 
 
 D*. Wbjrthiiisescdlent. 
 
 Cle. By my ttoth fir, oo .' chough it pleafc you tc be 
 oneofmyfrirndi. 
 
 DM. Thou {halt not be the worfe for me, rbete'i gr>! J, 
 
 f /*. But that it would be double dealing Gr, I would 
 you could make it another. 
 
 DM. O you giue ne ill counfell. 
 
 f l. Put your graze in your pocket fir, for this once, 
 and let your fle/h and blood obey it. 
 
 Du Well, I will be fo much a firmer to be I double 
 dealer : there*! another. 
 
 Clt, Fnma t feeund t tertit, is a good play, and the old* 
 faying is, the third paves for all : (he triplex fir, if a good 
 trippio gtneafure, or the belles of S. 2?<wf;flr, (Day put 
 you in minde, one, two, three. 
 
 at. You can foole no more money out of e at this 
 throw; if you will let your Ljdy know I am here to fpcai 
 with her, and bring het along with you, it may awake my 
 bounty further. 
 
 Cl, Marry fir, lullaby to your bountif till I come a- 
 gen. I go fir, but I would nothaue you- to thioke , that 
 my defue of hauing is the fi.un of couetoufoctTe : but is 
 ^o fay fir, let your bounty cake a nappe,! wiil awake it 
 anon Em 
 
 Enter Jatbcmo wdOffictri. 
 
 Vtt Heie comes the man fir, tint aid refcue mee. 
 
 Du. That face of his 1 do remember well, 
 yet when I faw it Uft, it was befmear d 
 A * bhcfcc as Vulcan, m thefmoake ol'warre i 
 Abawbling VefTell was he Captaineof, 
 For fhaliosv draught and bulkc vfipriiablc, 
 With which fuchfrathtujl grapple did he mike, 
 With the moA noble bottoms of ou- Ficete, 
 That very enuy, and the tongue of.lofle 
 Cride fame and honor on him; Whst'a the matt* r? 
 
 I Ojfi. Or/inf t this j that dubaxto 
 That tooke hf Phoenix, aaid her friught From CanJj. 
 And thu 11 he tlut did the 7*^<r boord, 
 When your yong Nephew Titm lofl his legge ; 
 Hecre in th< ftrects, dcfperate of fhime o d lUte, 
 Inpriuatebrtbblrdid we apprehend him. 
 
 Vie. HtdidmelindnciTc fit.Hrewonnsy fi<?-e, 
 But in cooclufion put fhange fpeech vpon roe, 
 1 know not whit t wag, but diftradton. 
 
 Du. Notable Pyrate, thou falf.water Theese, 
 What foolifh bolJnt (Tc brought thee to their mercies, 
 Whom thou in termei fo bloudie, and fo dcere 
 Hafi made thine enemies ? 
 
 j**t. 0'J! Noble fir, 
 
 Be pleas'd (hat I (hake off thcfe names you giue met : 
 ^urfcffiMoneueryet wasTheefe.or Pyrate, 
 Though 1 confeffe, on bafe and ground enough 
 Orjlno'i enetnie. A witchcraft drew me hither ; 
 That osoft ingritefuU boy there by your fide. 
 From the rode feas enrag'd and foamy mouth 
 Did Ircdeeme: a wracke pair hope he was; 
 His life I gjue htm, and did theieto adde 
 My loye without retention, or refusmt, 
 All hit in dodication. For his fake.i 
 Did I etpofemy felfe (pure for his loue) 
 Into the danger of thiiaduerfeTowne, 
 Drew to defend him, when he was bdet i 
 Where being apprehended, his talfe cunning 
 (Not weaning to partake with meln danger) 
 Taught him to face ox out of his acquaintance, 
 
 And 
 
Tveife ^(igbt, nr. What you miU. 
 
 223. 
 
 And grew a twencie yeeres remoued thing 
 While one would winkc : derude me mine owue purfc, 
 Which I had recommended to bit vfc, 
 Not balfe an Iwure before. 
 . How can this be? 
 
 Du. When came he to this Towne? 
 
 tsfvt. To day my Lord : and for three mouths before, 
 No tittrtm, not a minutes vacancie, 
 Both day and night did we krcpe companie. 
 Enter Olifia and attendant I 
 
 Du. Heere comes the Coumctle, now heaucn walkes 
 
 on earths 
 
 But for thee fellow, fellow thy words are midwife, 
 Three monthes this youth hath tended vpon race, 
 But more of that anon. Take Kim d<jc. 
 
 Gi, What would my Lord, but that he my not hauc, 
 Wherein Olivia m*y feemeferuiceabler' 
 fr/ir/o, you do not krcpe promife with me. 
 
 V, Madam. 
 
 Da. Gracious Oliuta. 
 
 Ol. What do you fay Ctfant, ? Good 017 Lord. 
 
 Vit, My Lord would fpeake mydmiehufhcs-ne. 
 
 Ol. If it be ought to the old tune my LoitJ, 
 It frrm&t and fuifomo to mine care 
 At howrmgfter Mtvfakc. 
 
 Du. S till fo cruel I? 
 
 01, Still focoriftant Lord. 
 
 2? What tapcmerfepeflet you vnciuUl Lad^c 
 To whofetrtgrite, and vnaufpkiout A tars 
 My foulc the faithfull'fl offringi haue breath'd oot 
 That ere deuntion tender'd. What fhall 1 do ? 
 
 Ol Eticn vvhantpleafcmy Lord.thai (halbeCom him 
 
 DM, Why fhould I not, (had 1 the heart to do it) 
 Like to th'Egypnan thcefe, at point of death 
 Kill what I louc ; (a fatlage leajoufie, 
 That fotnetime fauours nohlv) but h*are me thii : 
 Since you to non-re gardance cifi my faith, 
 And that I partly know the inflrument 
 That fcrewes me from my true place in your fauout J 
 Line you the Marble brcflcd Tirant (Jill. 
 Bot this your Minion, whom 1 know you lout, 
 And whom, by hcauen I fweare, I tender deerely , 
 Him will 1 trare out of that crur ll eye, 
 Where he fin crowned In his maftcra (flight 
 Come boy with m, my thoughts ate ripe in mifchltfe : 
 He facrifice the Lambe th:t 1 do loue, 
 To fpight Rauens heart within a Douc. 
 
 M. Andlmofiiocund.apt, andwillinglie, 
 To do you s eft, a thoufint) deaths would dye 
 
 01. Where goes ffy&rwf 
 
 V it. After him 1 loue, 
 
 More then I loue thefe eyes, more then my life, 
 More by afi mores, then ere I fhall loue wife. 
 If 1 do feigne, you witneffes aboue 
 r'uni fh my life, for tainting of my loue. 
 
 Ol. Aycmedetefted.howamlbeguil'd? 
 
 VH. W ho does beguile ycu? who does do you wrong? 
 
 Ol. Hart thou forgot thy felfe : 1 s it fo long? 
 Call forth the holy Bather. 
 
 Da. Come, away. 
 
 Of, Whether s-.y Lord ? Cefarw, Husband. Hay. 
 
 D. Husband? 
 
 OL 1 Husband. Can he that deny?' 
 
 D*. Herhoiband.fmah? 
 
 fit. No my Lord, not I. 
 
 Ol. Alas, it is the btfeiieflc of thy feare, 
 
 ThatmaKcsthecftranglet^r proptietv 
 Feare not Cefaif, take thy fortunes *T> 
 Be that thou know'd thou art, and then thou srt 
 A) great as that thou rear'r>. 
 
 Enter frttf) 
 
 welcome Father : 
 
 Father, 1 charge thce by thy reference 
 Heere to vnfold, though lately we intended 
 To keepc in darkened, what occafion now 
 Reuealei before 'tis ripe : what thou do A know 
 Hath newly part, between? this youth, and me. 
 Prttft. A Contract of etemall bond of loue, 
 Coo fii m'd by mu.tuall iovnder of your hands, 
 AtteMed by the hly clofe of Jippes, 
 Strenethned by emerchangement of your rings, 
 And all theCeremonieof mis compact 
 Seal'd in my funfiion, by my teftimony ! 
 Since when, my watch hath told me, toward my graue 
 
 1 haue triuaiJ d bm two houres. 
 
 7)u. O thou difTambling Cub : what wilt thou be 
 When time hath /ow'd a griiile on thy cafe ? 
 Or will not elfe thy craft to quickcly grow, 
 7 hat thine owne trip (hall be thine ouerthrow : 
 Farewell, and take her, but direfl thy feete, 
 Where thou, and I (henceforth) may neuer meet. 
 f '->. My Lord. 1 do protefl 
 Ol. O do not fweare, 
 Hold little faith/though thou hift too much fws. 
 
 Enter Sir Jnjrm. 
 
 And. For the louc of God a Surgeon, fend one pre- 
 fently to fir Toby. 
 
 01. What's the matter? 
 
 Aid. Has broke my head a-croffe, and has glneo Sir 
 Tbj a bloody Coxcombe too : for the loue of God your 
 helpe, 1 had rather then forty pound I were at home. 
 
 Ol. Who has done this fu dndrw ? 
 
 s1*d. The Counts Gentleman, one Ctfario: we tooka 
 him for a Coward, but hee's the verie diuell .incardinatc. 
 
 DM. MyGcrttlemanCf^ir/a? 
 
 And Odd i lifelings heere ha is-, you broke my head 
 for nothing, and that that I did, I was fct on to do't by fir 
 Ttbj 
 
 fat Whydoyoufpeaketo me, I neuer hurryoui 
 you drew your (word vpon IBC without caufe, 
 But I befpskc you faite, and hurt you not. 
 
 Eater Toby ad dimne. 
 
 And. If a bloody coxcombe be a hurt.you frauc hurt 
 me : 1 think c you fet nothing by a bloody Coaecomhe. 
 Hecre comes fir Tely halting, you fhall heare more: but if 
 he had not beene in drinke, hee would haue tlckd'd you 
 other gates then he did 
 
 l>*. How now Gentleman? how id with you? 
 
 T. That's JJ one,has hurt me.and there s th end or t: 
 Sot, didft fee Dicke Surgeon, Cot ? 
 
 Cta. Ohe'sdrunkefir/e^rannwureagone : bueyet 
 were fet at eight i th morning. 
 
 To. Then he's* Rogue.andspafTy mcafures piny n :I 
 hate a drunken rogue. 
 
 Ol. A way with him? Who hath made thiihaoockc 
 with them? 
 
 And He belpe you fir Totj, becaufe we'll be dreft 10- 
 garter. 
 
 To. Will you helpe an Affe-hesd, sod acoxcombe,&. 
 a kruue : a thin fac*d knaue, a cull ? 
 
 CM. 
 
274- 
 
 Twel/e Slight, or, Wbatjw trill. 
 
 /. Get him to bed, and let his burt be look'd too. 
 
 Set. I am fjrry Madam I hauc hurt yoot kinfosan: 
 iuthaditbeene the brother of my blood, 
 rouft hauedonc no lefte with wit and fsfcty. 
 Vbu throw a ftrange regard vpon me, and by that 
 do perceiue it hath offended you. 
 'ardon me (fwect one) euen for the rowel 
 We made each other, but fo hte ago. 
 
 n. One face, one voice, onehabit,andtwoperfonj, 
 A natural) Pcrfpe<5Vme, rhat it, and is not, 
 
 Sit- jimhtmo : O my dccrc j4*thtHi, 
 iiowhsue the houres rack'J, and tortur'd me, 
 Since I haue loft th?e? 
 
 A*t. Stbufli** are you ? 
 
 Stb. Fear'ft thou thsc An&wto ? 
 
 Am. How haue you made diuifion of your felfe, 
 An apple cleft in two, it not more twin 
 Then thefe two crcaiures. Which is SebafltM ? 
 /.MoA wonderful!. 
 
 i'f. Do I ftand there ? I neuer had a brother : 
 Nor can therebe iha&Deity in my nature 
 Of heere,snd euery where. I had a fitter, 
 Whom the blinde waues and furges haue dcuour'd . 
 Of charity, what kirme ate you to me I 
 What Coumreyman? What name? What Parentage? 
 
 Vie. OfMefiIie : Stkoftitn was my Father, 
 Such a Sc6.i/ti*>t wa$ my brother too^ 
 So went he fuited to his watery tombe : 
 If fptrtts can ? (Turns bath forme and fuht, 
 YOB come to fright vs. 
 
 St& Afptrttlaaitndeed, 
 But am in that dimension grofTely clad. 
 Which from the wombe I did participate. 
 Were you a woman, as the reft goes euen, 
 I fhould my teares let fall vpon your cheeke, 
 And fay, thrice welcome drowned Viola. 
 
 Vto. My father had amoale vpon his brow. 
 
 Set. And fo had mine. 
 
 Vie. And dide that day when fiat* from her birth 
 Hadnumbrsd thirteeneyesrcs. 
 
 Stb. Othstrecord islruely in my foule, 
 Hefinifhed indeed his mortall ac 
 That day rhat made my fifter ihirteene yeares . 
 
 Vto, If nothing lees to make vs happie both, 
 But this my mafculine vfurp'd atcyre : 
 Do not embrace me, till each circumltance. 
 Of place, time- fortune, do co-here and mmpc 
 That I am f^ifla, which to confirme, 
 He brine you to a Captainc in thisTowne, 
 Where lye my maidtn weeds : by vliofe gentle helpc, 
 1 M preferu'd to ferue thisNo'olc Count : 
 Ail the occurrence of my fortune fince 
 Hath becr.e bet weene this Lady, and this Lord. 
 
 S?b. So comes it Lady,y cu haue beenc miflooke : 
 But Nature to her bias drew in that. 
 You would haue bin contracted to a Maid, 
 Nor are you therein (by my life) deceiu'd, 
 You are betroth'd both to a maid and man. 
 
 Da. Benotamaz'd right noble is his blood: 
 if this be fo, as yet the glaflefecmestrue, 
 I fhall hiue fhare in this moR happy wracke, 
 Boy, thou hall faidt to me a thoufsnd times, 
 Thou neuer (riould'ft loue woman like to me. 
 
 f)#. And all thofe.fayings, will I ouer fwcare, 
 And all thole fwearingi krepe as true in loulc, 
 
 As doth that Orbed Continent, the fire, 
 That fouers day ftom night. 
 
 Dw. Giuemethyhand, 
 And let me fee thee in thy wotnans weedes. 
 
 Vio. The Captaine that did bring me firftonftiore 
 Hath my Maidcs garments : he vpcnforue Action 
 Is now in durance, at M'ulutMs fuite, 
 A Gentleman, and follower of cny Ladies. 
 
 Ol. He (hall inlarge him ; fetch ^alaoli hither, 
 And yet alat, now I remember me, 
 They fay poorc Gentleman, he's much diftracT. 
 Eater Clowne tritba Letter, and, Fabian. 
 A aioft extracting fienfieofmineownc 
 From my remembrance, clearly baniftu his. 
 How does he ft rah ? 
 
 C/.True!y Madam, he holds 'Ztktbub at the flaues end a 
 wellas a roan in his cafe m a y do; hashecre writ a letter to 
 you, I fhould haue giuen't you to day morning. But as : 
 rnadmansEpiftlcsatenoGofpels, foitskillcs notmucl 
 when they are deliuer'd. 
 
 Ol< Open't, and read it. 
 
 Ch. Looke then to be well edified,when the Foolc 
 deliuers the Madman. ?j the Lord Afadan. 
 
 OL How now.art thou mad ? 
 
 Clo. NoMadam.Idobutreademadnefie- and you 
 Lady fh ip will haue ii as it ought to bfe, you muft allov 
 
 Ol. Prethee reade i'lhy right wits. 
 
 fl. So 1 do Madona : hot to reade his right wit s,U t 
 resdc thus: therefore, perpeud my Princefie, and giu 
 eare. 
 
 Ot. Readityou,(irrah. 
 
 Fat.'RjaJt. By the Lord Madam, you wrong me,an 
 the world (hall know it : Though you huc put mee int 
 dzrkencfic, and giurn your drunken Cofme rule ouer me 
 yet riauc 1 the benefit of my fenfesas well as your Ladie 
 (hip. I haue your owne letter, that induced mee to ih 
 femblance 1 put on; wii lithe which 1 doubt not, but i 
 do my felfe much right, or you much fhame: thmke o 
 me asyouplcafe. Jleaue my daty alitile vnthoughto 
 and fpake out of my injury The m*Jlr vt'd Afaluolia. 
 
 01. Did he write this s 1 
 
 Clo. I Madame. 
 
 Du. This fauours not much of diftraflion. 
 
 Ol. See him deliur r'd Fet, bring him hither : 
 My Lord, fo pleafcyou, thefe things Further thought or 
 To thinke m: as well a fifter,s a wife, 
 One day /nail crowne th'alliance on'c, fo pleafe you. 
 Heere at my houfe, and at my proper cofi. 
 
 DM, Madam, I am moft apt t'citibracc your offer : 
 Your Mafler quits you : and for your fc ruice done him, 
 So much againil the mettle of your fen, 
 So farrc beneath your foftand tender breeding, 
 And fince you cafl'd me Mafter. for fo long : 
 Heeie is my hand, you {hall from this time bee 
 your Mafters Miftris 
 
 Ol. A fifter, you are ihe. 
 
 Du. Is this the Madman? 
 
 Ol. I my L ord, this fame : How now Malmlu ? 
 dfot. Madam, you haue done me wrong, 
 Notorious wrong, 
 
 cfl/4/. L ady you haue, pray you ptrufe that Letter. 
 You mud not now Jenie it is your hand, 
 Write from it if you catkin band,or phrafe, 
 
7W>fe 
 
 Or fay, tis not your feale, not your icuention : 
 You can fay none of tht. Well, grant it then, 
 And tell me in the modcftie of honor, 
 Why you haue giuep me fuch cleare lights of fauour, 
 Bad roe come fmiling, and crolTe-gartcr'd to you, 
 To put on yellow (locking*, and to frowne 
 Vpon fir Totj, and the lighter people : 
 Anda&ingthisinan obedient hope, 
 Why hiqe you fuffer'd me to be imprifon'd, 
 Keptinadarkehoufc.vifitedbythePrieft, 
 And made the moft notorious gecke and gull 
 That ere inuention plaid on ? Tell me why > 
 
 Ol. Alas Af*l*olio, this is not my writing, fr , 
 
 Though J confcfle much like the Charraflcr 
 Butoutofqueftion, tit iJMaritu hand. 
 And now I dobethinke me, it was fhee 
 Firft told me thou waft mad ; then cam'ft in fmiling, 
 And in fuch formes, which hecre were prcfuppos'd 
 Vpon thee in the Letter : prethee be content, 
 This practice hath moft fhrewdly paft pon thee : 
 But when we know the grounds, and authors of it, 
 Thou ftalt bcboth the PlaintirTe and the ludge 
 Of thine ownecaufc. 
 
 Fab. Good Madam heare me fpeake, 
 And let no quarrell, nor no brauleto come. 
 Taint the condition of this prefent houre, 
 Which I haue wondred BC. In hope it flu II not, 
 Moft freely I confcfle my felfr, and T*ty 
 Set thisdeuiceigainft /!/*///* hefrc, 
 Vpon fome ftubbornc and vncourteout parti 
 We had conceiu'd againft him. MarU writ 
 The Letter, at fir Tobytt great importance. 
 In recompence whereof, he hath married her; 
 How with a fportfulrmalicc it wa follow'd, 
 May rather pluckc on laughter then reuenge, 
 If that the iniuri'es be iuftly weigh'd, 
 That haue on both fides paft 
 
 Ol. AlaspoorcFooIc.howhane they baffcl'dthee? 
 
 Cfa, Why fome are borne great,fome atchieue great - 
 nc(Te,and fotnc haue greatnefle throwne vpon them . I 
 was one fir, in this Entcrludc, one fir Tefat fir, but that's 
 
 : c By the Lotd Fool e, I am not mad i bur do you re 
 er.Midam, why laugh you at fueha barren rafctl 
 
 all one 
 
 membe 
 
 andyoufmilenothe'tgag'di and thus the whirlegigg 
 
 of time, brings in his reusnges. 
 
 Mtd. He be reueng'd on the whole packe of you ? 
 
 Ol. He hath bene moft notorionfly abus'd. 
 
 t)u. PurTue him, and entreate him to a peace : 
 He hath not told vs of the Captaine yet, 
 When that is knowne,and golden time conucnts 
 A folemne Combination (hail be made 
 Of our deere foules. Meane tiffie"fweet fitter* 
 We will not part from hence. CV/rfiwcomc 
 (For fo you (hall be while you are a man:) 
 But when in other habites you are fecne, 
 Orfnt,)'s Miflris, and his fancies Queene* Exeunt 
 
 WkeH tbat fas *nd.* little live \>oj t 
 with bfj, ho, tktwxde mdthe rai*e: 
 
 A feolifli thing Will bat a toj t 
 far the raine it r&ineth entry tUjt 
 
 But aheti I came to tArii ejljtf, 
 t &c. 
 s tndTljeausmenfbut tlitirotte 
 
 "But tr hen I came tlti to wine, 
 
 with htj ht.drc. 
 "Sj Daggering ccald I neuer t brine, 
 
 ftr the ratne ,drc. 
 
 *But wbtn I came vnto my tedt, 
 
 witbbtjba.&e 
 
 ITuk toffrttret JIM bi<trK*kf tiadit t 
 for the rainejyt. 
 
 Agrtta while ago-tbe wirldbego*, 
 
 biy ho, &c. 
 But that's tttene, our Play u done, 
 
 aid wielftriMtOpleafejoH entry eUj. 
 
 FINIS. 
 
The Winters Tal< 
 
 rimu*. Sccena Trima. 
 
 filter Ctmitto *n& An btdnmtu . 
 
 Arch. 
 
 Fyou (hall chancc(C4Wf/7)tovifit'F^*,on 
 the like occafion whereon my fcruices arc now 
 on-foor, you (hall feefas I haue faid)great dif- 
 ference betwixt our Bthemu^nd your Sic ilia. 
 
 Cum. Ithinke, this camming Summer, the King of 
 Sit it it meanc*tpajr3ltMM thg Viluauon, which hec 
 luftly owes him. 
 
 Arch. Wherein our Entertainment dial! (hame vs:we 
 will be iultificd in our Louci : for indeed 
 
 Com. 'Bcfeech you- 
 
 Arth. Verely I fpeake it in the freedomc of my know- 
 ledge : we cannot with foch magnificence in fo rare 
 I know not what to fay Wee will giue you fleepic 
 Drinkes, that your Sences (vn-intelligent of our infuffi- 
 cience; may, though they cannot pray (e vs, as little ac- 
 cufcvs. 
 
 Cum. You pay a great deale to deare, for what's giuen 
 fiecly. 
 
 Arrb. 'Btlceueme.lfpcakeairoyvnderftanding ta- 
 flruift s me, and a) mine honeftieputs it to vtcerancc. 
 
 C*m. Sicili* cannot fhc whimfelfe ouer-kind to 'Belie, 
 mia-: They were trayn'd together in their Child-hoods ; 
 and'there rooted betwixt them then fuch an affeibon, 
 which cannot chufebut braunchnow. Since their more 
 mature Dignirics.and RoyaU Necefluies,made feperad- 
 or of their Societie, their Encoutuers(ihough not Perfo- 
 nall) hath been Royally attornyed with emer-changeof 
 Gifts,Letfers,louing EmbaiTiw.that they haue feem d to 
 be together, though abfent:fiiooke hands.as ouer a Vafi; 
 ziul embrac'd as it were from the ends of oppolcd Winds. 
 1 lie Heau ens continue their Lcues . 
 
 Arch. I thinke there isnot in the World.either Malice 
 or Matter, to alter it. Youhatie an vnfpeakable comfort 
 ofyonryounPrincc AfamtHtw: it is a Gentleman of the 
 greateft Promife,that euer came into my Nore. 
 
 Cant. I very well sgree with vou.in the hopes of him : 
 i is a gallant Child ; one.that (iRc'eed Phyfickj the Sub- 
 ledt, makes old hearts frefti : they that wen; on Quiches 
 err he was home defirc ye", their lifc.tofeehimaMan. 
 Arch. Would they elfe be content to die > 
 Cam. Yes;if there vxeiciTo other cxcufe, why they Should 
 dcfirt to liue. 
 
 Arc h. If theKinghad noSonne, they would delirc to 
 meon Crutches lill he haJ one. &xennt. 
 
 Sccena Secimda. 
 
 Enter Leaflet, Htrminnt^MiimtffiMt,Tlixenet t Cmlla. 
 Pol. "Nine Changes of ihe Watry-Starre hath been 
 
 The S4iepheards Note.fince we haue left our Throne 
 Without a Burthen : Time as long gaine 
 Would be fill'd vp(nw Brother)wi th out Thanks. 
 And yet we fhould,forperpetuitie, 
 Goc hence in debt : And therefore.Iike a Cypher 
 (Yet (landing in rich place) I multiply 
 With one we chanke you, many thou lands nioc, 
 That goe before it. 
 ' Ltf. Stay yout Thanks a while, 
 And pay them when you part. 
 
 Pol. Sir, that's to morrow^ 
 I am qucftion'd by my fcares,of what may chance, 
 Or breed vpon our abfcncc,that may blow 
 No fneapin" Winds at home, to nuke vs fay, 
 This is put forth too truJy: be fides, 1 haue ftay'd 
 TotyreyourRoyaliie. 
 
 Leo. We are tougher (Brother} 
 Then you can put vs to't. 
 
 Tel. No longer ftay. 
 
 Let. One Seue'night longer. 
 
 Tel. Very Tooth, to morrow. 
 
 Let. Wee'le patt the time betweene's then:and in thai 
 Ilcnogattie-faying. 
 
 Pol. Prefle me not ('befeech you) fo : 
 There is no Tongue that moiies;none,none i'th' World 
 So foone as yours could win me: fo it fhould now, 
 Were there neceffiiie in your requeft.although 
 Twcre necdfull I deny'd it. My Affaires 
 Doe cuen drag me home- ward : which to hinder, 
 Were (in your Loue) a Whip to me ; my (lay, 
 To you a Charge,and Trouble : to faue both, 
 Farewell (ourBrother.) 
 
 Let. Tongue- ty'd our Queene? fpeake you. 
 
 Her. I had thought (Sir)co haucheld my peace.vntill 
 You had drawneOathes from him, not to ftay: you(Sir) 
 Charge him too coldly. Tell him.you are furc 
 All In'Sohfmia's well : this fatisfaftioo, 
 The by-gone-day proclaym'd, fay this to him, 
 He'sbeac from his be(tvard. 
 
 Her. To tell.he longs to fee his Sonne.werc ftrongt 
 But let him fay fo then, and let him goe; 
 But let him fwe^rc fo.and he (ball not ftay, 
 Wee'l thwack him hence withDiftaffes. 
 Yet of yourKoyall prefence.llcaduenture 
 ThebotrowofaWeekc. When at 'Bohemai 
 You take my Lord, He giue him my CommiiTion, 
 To let him there a Monech .behind the Geft 
 Prcfix'd for's parting: yet (good-deed) leontet, 
 I loue t hee not a larrc o'th' Clock.bchind 
 
 A a _ , _ Whatf 
 
278 
 
 What Ldy fhe her Lord Yottlc ftajr t 
 Pl. No, Mad art*. 
 HIT. Nay. but you wiD > 
 />/. 1 may not verely. 
 Htr. Vertly> 
 
 You pot me off with limber Vower. but T, 
 Though you would feek t'nfphcre the Stars with Oaths, 
 Should yet fay , Sit.no goiog . Vely 
 Y ou fhall not goe ; a Ladyes Verely ' 11 
 As potent as a Lords. Will you goe ycl? 
 Force me to kccpe you at a Prifonei, 
 Not like a Gucfl : fo you (hall pay your Fees 
 When you depSrt.and faue your thanks. How fay you ? 
 My Priioncr ? or my Gucft ? by your dread Vcrcly, 
 One of them you fhaJl be. 
 
 Pel. Your Gueft then. Madame ; 
 To be yout Prifoner,(hould import offending.; 
 Which is for tne.lefie carte to commit, 
 Thenyoutopunifh. 
 
 Her. Not your Gaoler then, 
 But yout kind Hofteffc. Comr, He queflion you 
 Of my Lords Tnrks,and youn ,whcn you were Boyes ! 
 You were pretty Lordings then t 
 fol. Wewerr(laireQucene) 
 TwoLads.that thought thtre was no more behind, 
 But fuch a day to morrow, at todiy, 
 And to be Boy cternall. 
 
 Htr. Wa not my Lord 
 The veryrr Wag o'th' two ? 
 
 Pol We were atwyn*d Larnbs.that did frisk i'th'Son, 
 And bleat the one at th'other: what we clung'd, 
 W a* Innocence, for Innocence : we knew not 
 The Do&nne of ill-doing, nor dreanv'd 
 That any did : Had we purlu'd that Fife, 
 And our weakr Spirits nr'rr been higher rear d 
 Wit h ft onget blood.we fhould hauc anfwet d Reaueu 
 Boldly, not gu'iliy; the Impofuion clear d, 
 Htr'-dirarie ours. 
 
 Htr. By ihn w gsthOT 
 You hauc cnpt lmc 
 
 Pol Omymoftfacred Lady, 
 Temptationj hauc fiocc then been borne ro's: for 
 In thofc vnfledg'd dayes.was my Wife a Girlc ( 
 Your precious lelfe had then not croti'd the cyer 
 Of my young Play .fellow 
 
 Her. Grace to boot 
 
 Of this make.no conclufion,leafl you fay 
 YourQuecoc and 1 are DcuiU y goe on, 
 Th'offci>cei we haue madr you doe,wce1c anfwcre, 
 If you fitfl finn'd with vs: and ihat with i 
 You did continue fault; and that you flipt not 
 With any ,but with vs 
 Leo. J he woon yet t 
 Her. Hct'leftay(rny Lord.) 
 Let. At my requeft he would not 
 Hermteac (my dcareft; thou ncuer ipoak'fl 
 To better purpofe. 
 Her. Neurr? 
 Ltf. Neuer.but once 
 
 Her Whatr-hauc I twice (aid well? whrnwas't before? 
 i ptctheectll me. cram s with prayfe.and make' 
 A fat > teme things: One good dced.dymg tonguclefTc. 
 Slaugluers a tlioufand .wayting vpon that. 
 Out prayic* are our Wages. You may ride't 
 With one foft Kifft a chouland FurlongJ.ere 
 With Spur we heat aD Acre. Bui to th'Goale : 
 
 My bftgood dred.wa^ to entreat hi.ihy. 
 
 What va my firft^ it ha' an eld*r Siflei, 
 
 Or I miflake you O.would h Name were Cntt. 
 
 But once before I fpoke to th' purpofe <* when ? 
 
 N*y,let me haue't: I long. 
 Let Why,that was when 
 
 Three crabbed Moncthi had fov*r'd t hrm(elu to deatli, 
 
 Ere I could make thee open thy whtce Hand 
 
 A clip thy felfe.my Louc; then didft thou met. 
 
 I an) youn for euer. 
 
 Her. Ti* Grace indeed. 
 
 Whylo-younow;! hau* fpotre to tli' purpofe twice 
 rheone t foreurr rarn'd a Royal) Hutband j 
 
 Th'other. for fome while a Friend* 
 Lte Too hot, too hot : 
 
 Tommgle fnendfhip firre.ij mingling bloods. 
 I haue Tremor Cordu on me : my heart dauncet , 
 But not for toy ; not toy This Entertainment 
 May a free face pui on : df riue a Liberue 
 From Hearuncffc from Bountie, fertile Bofomc, 
 And well become the Agent:'tmay;l graunt: 
 But to be periling Pilmes.and pinching Fingers, 
 A$ now they ire,and making pra)i('d Smitn 
 As in a Lookmg-GlaflV ; and then to Agh,** 'twere 
 1 he Mort o'lh'Df rrc oh, thai is entcrtainmem 
 My Bofome likes not, nor my Browcs. 
 An thou my Boy ' 
 
 Mam I. my good L oid. 
 Let. rfftkt: 
 
 Wnyihat smy Bawcock.-what?ha't fmutch'd thyNofc? 
 They fay it is a Coppy out of mine. ComeCaptamr, 
 Wemuli be heat ; not neat, but cleanly Cjptaioc: 
 And yet the Stcere.the Hcycfcr.and the CaJfe. 
 Areallczli'd Neat. Snll Virgmallmg 
 Vpoo h'.y Palme' How now (you wanton Calfc^ 
 Are thou my Calf<> ' 
 i^tam. Ye,i( you will (my Lord.,; 
 Lt Thou wnt'ft a rough pafh &th* fhoot* thai I ham 
 To be full.hke me : yet they fay we art 
 Almoil as like ai Egee*; Women (jy fo, 
 (That will fy any thing ) But were they filfe 
 A>o re-ily dBlack>,as Wind.at Waters;falfe 
 As Dice lit to be wifh'd.by one chit fixes 
 No borne 'twixt his and mine; yet were it true. 
 To fay this Boy were like me Come(Sir Pape) 
 Lookc on me with youi Welkin eye: fweet Villaine, 
 Moll dear'fl.myCollop Canihy Dam.may't be 
 ArTcSion?thy Intention ftab.' the Center. 
 Thoudo^fl make poffiblc thing* not fo held, 
 Commonicat'ft with Dreames(how can thn be?) 
 With what's vnnal): thou coatfiiue art, 
 And lllow'fl nothing Then 'tis very credent. 
 Thou may'fi co-ioyne with fomhMig,and ihou do'il, 
 (And that beyond CommilTion) an^ I fjnd u, 
 (Aod that to the inferior of my Brunei, 
 And hzrdmng of my Browea.) 
 Pol. What meanci Siettut ? 
 Her, He fomethmg (cemcs vnfetled. 
 Pol How>myLord? 
 
 L*c.Whtcheere? how is'rwith you.bcfl Brother f 
 Wrr.Yoo look as if you held a Brow of much diftradion 
 Are you mou'd (my LordrJ 
 Leu. No, in good earntrV 
 How fometiroe* Nature will betray it's folly ? 
 JCi teDdernelTe ? and make it fcife a Pjfhmc 
 To harder bofomes ? Looking on the Lynes 
 
 O 
 
X my Boy face,m* thoughts I (&d requoyk: 
 fwentle three ycres,and (aw my feifc vo-breech'd,, 
 n my greene Veluet Coat j my Dagger oaaxeT d, 
 ,c3l* ic (houiil bite u's Mafter , snd7o proue 
 As Ornaments oft do's) too dangerous s 
 iow !ike(nie thought )l then waa to tKi* KtrocU, 
 This Squad, this Gentleman. Mine bcocfl Friend. 
 Will you cake Egget for Money t 
 
 Mam. No (my Lord) Itefight. 
 
 La. You will: why happy awn b**s dole. My Brother 
 Art you Co fond of your young Prince,a we 
 !>os feeme to be ot ours? 
 ai If at hon> (Sir) 
 He's all my E*ercife,my Minh/ny Manor ; 
 Now my fworne Priend,nd then mine Enemy i 
 My Patsfue.my Soaldier: Siacef-man; sll : 
 He makes a Idyes day ,fhort as December, 
 And wuh his varying child-neffe, cur In me 
 
 oughtf.tKat would thick toy bkxxL 
 
 Leo. So fiaods this Squire 
 060*4 with tn: We two will wsflte(my L^rH) 
 And teaue you to your griaer (teps. Hermtone, 
 Howthou lou'ftvt.fhew <n our Brothers welcome j 
 let what itdeare in S icily. b cheap* j 
 Nit to thy felfe.and my young Rouet.he's 
 Appartnt to my heart. 
 
 Her. If you would fa ke s, 
 We are youts i'thXjirden : thaJTs attend you (here? 
 
 Leo. Toyourowne bents difpole yoo:you1< be found, 
 Be you beneath the Sky: I am anghng now, 
 (Though you perceiu* me not how 1 glue Lyn) 
 Goe too, goe too 
 
 How (hs holds vp the Nebf the By II to htm ? 
 And armes het with the boidneiTc of a Wife 
 To Her allowing Husband. Gone already, 
 Ynch-thkk,knee-deepe;ore head and earesa fork'd one. 
 Goe playrBoyhphjr: thy Mother playes, and t 
 Play too;but lo dilgrac'd a part.whofe irToe 
 Will hifle me to tny Graue: Contempt and Clamor 
 Will be my Knell". Goe clayfBoyJpIay.ihm haw bwn 
 (Or I am much deceiu'J) Cuckolds ere now, 
 And many a man there is (even at this pref?nt, 
 Now, while I fpeske i hs) holdj his WifebytS'Arm?, 
 That little tbinkes fhe ha's btcn finyc'd tn's abfence, 
 And b.U Pond fifli'd by his nnt Neighbor (by 
 Sir Sinile.bn Neighbor.) nay .there's comfort in't, 
 Whiles other rn?n hauc Gates, and thofe Gates cpen'd 
 (As mine) againft their will Should ali defpaire 
 That haoe reuolted Wiues,the tenth of Mankind 
 Would hang therofelucs. Phyfiek for't.there's none: 
 It is a bawdy Piaoet.that writl ftrike 
 Where 'tis ptedcxninantjand 'tis powrtfbl!: rtijnke h 
 Pram Eaft.Weit Nc*th ( tn<1 Soth,bc it concluded, 
 No Barricade for a Belly. Know't, 
 It will let in and out the Enemy, 
 VVith bag and baggage : many thoufand on's ^ 
 Hauc the Difeafe.and feele't ncx. How now Boy t 
 1 am like you fay. 
 
 lee. Why Chat's fomecoofoit. 
 
 Can. I,my good Lord. 
 
 Leo. Gf^ply(/>f < ^//^,)thotj'rtanhooeftcnau 
 Mfft.chis great $,r will yet flay longer. 
 Cajn. You had much adoetornake his Anchor hold, 
 When you csft out,u (till came borne. 
 *>. Didftooteit? 
 
 fan. He would not ftayst your Pddoni,owde 
 Hn Bufinefle more material]. 
 
 L*>. Didftperceiueitt 
 
 They're here with me alreadypwhiip'ria^roundteg : 
 Sicllia r$ a Co- forth ; 'ds km gone, 
 When I (hall guft u Uft Ho w can't (Gentfo) 
 
 Cam. At the good Quetnei enrrearie. 
 
 Leo. At the Quecneste'c : Good (bould b penioent, 
 Bur (b it ij.it i* not. Was this taken 
 By any vndnOaoding Pate but thine ? 
 For thy Conceit it (oaking, will draw in 
 More then the common Blocks. Not noced.is't, 
 But of the finer Natures? by force Seoertlls 
 Of Hnd-pecce eitraordioarU? Lower Mefles 
 Pert hance are to this Bufinefle purblind ? firy. 
 
 Can. Bu(irteffe,myLord?lthiBitetnoAvndr(laod 
 "Btbenia ftayes hen? longer. 
 
 Ln. Ha# 
 
 Cam. Scayet here longer. 
 
 Lt. T, but why > 
 
 Cam. To fatishe yoor Highntffe^od the Entreaties 
 Of our mof) gracious Miftrefle. 
 
 Leo. Satisfied 
 
 Th'rntreaties of your Miflr*6c? Sadifie ? 
 Let that (office, I haue truAed thee(C0gaAZ>) 
 With all the neerefi things to my heart, as well 
 My Chanbcr.Councels,wherein(Prieft-Iike)thou 
 Hafl cleaned my Bofome: I,rram thee departed 
 Thy Penitent reform'd : but we haoe been 
 Deceia'd in thy Integritic,dtiu'd 
 In that which fecmes fo, 
 
 Cm Be it forbid (my Lord.) 
 
 L>, Tobidevpoat rthouartoothooeftroT 
 IT thou toclia*r\ that way ,ihou art a Coward, 
 Which boxes honeftie behind, reftraynmg 
 Prom Coarfe rciqoir*d t or clf tbou muft oe counted 
 \ Seruant > grafted in my feriousTruft, 
 And therein negligent : or eHea Foolc, 
 That fceft 3 Game play'd home,the ticb Stake draw ne, 
 Aod uk'ft it all for ieaft. 
 
 Can. My gracious Lord, 
 1 may be negligent ,fooK{h.nd fearefall, 
 !n euery one of* thcfe,no man is free, 
 But that his negligence.his folly ,feare, 
 Among the mfinke doings of the World, 
 Sometime puts forth in your afraircs (my Lord.) 
 If euet I were wilfull-negligent, 
 It was my folly : if induftrioufly 
 I play'd the Foole.it was my negligence, 
 Not weighing well the end : if euer fearefW 
 To doe a thing, where I theiflas doubted, 
 Whereof the execution did cry out 
 Ag3inftthenon-perfonBaoce,'rwaj A feare 
 Which oft infcas the wifcfi : thefe(my Lord) 
 Are fach aUow'd Infirtnities,trat boneftte 
 Isneuerfreeof. But befewh your Grace 
 Be plainer with me,kt me know my Trdpas 
 By it's owne vifagvj if I then deny it* 
 Tis none of mine. 
 
 Leo. Ha' not you fcene CamSol 
 (But that 's paft doobt: you haue.or your eye-glsiTe 
 Is thicker then a Cuckolds Home) or head? 
 (Por to Vifion fo apparanc,Rumor 
 Csnnot be mute) or thought?(for Cogitation 
 Reftdes not in that tncn,cbatdo's not thlnke) 
 
 At t _ - _ My 
 
The Winters Tale. 
 
 My WiFc is flipperic ? If thoo wilt corrfcffc, 
 
 Oc elfe be impudently negat me, 
 
 To haue nor Eyes, nor Fares, nor Thought.then fay 
 
 My Wife's i Holy-Horfe.dcferues a Name 
 
 As nnke at any Flax-Wench.that puts to 
 
 Before her troth-plight : fay '(.and iuflify*t. 
 
 Cum. I would not be a ftander by.to heare 
 My Soueraigne Miftrefle clouded fo, without 
 My prefent vengeance taken : Threw niy heart, 
 You neuer fpoke what did become you leflc 
 Then this ; which to reiterate, were fin 
 As deepe as that, though true. 
 
 Let. Is whifpeting nothing ? 
 Is leaning Cheeke to Cheeke ? is meating Nofes 
 Ki(fmg with in-fide Lip? flopping theCanere 
 Of Laughter, with a figh? (a Note infallible 
 Of breaking Honefttr ) horfmg foot on foot/ 
 Skulking in corners ?wi(1nng Clocks more fwift? 
 Houres, Minutes? Noone.Mid-night t and all Eyei 
 Blind with the Pin and Web.but theirs; theirs onely, 
 That would vnfeene be wickedi'Is this nothing? 
 Why then the Wotld.and all that's 10*1,11 nothing, 
 The couering Skie is nothing, "Bohemia nothing, 
 My Wife is nothing.nor Nothing haue thefe Nothings, 
 If this be nothing. 
 
 CAW. Good my Lord.be rur'd 
 Of this difeas'd Opinion, nd betimci, 
 For 'tis mofl dangerous. 
 
 Leo. Say it be, 'tn true. 
 
 Cam. No,no,my Lord. 
 
 Leo. It is: you lye, you lye 
 I fay thou lyert Camilla. and I hatethee, 
 Pronounce ihee a groflf 1 owc.a mmdleflc Slaue, 
 Or elfe ahouermg Temporizer, that 
 Canft with thine eyes at once (ce good and euill, 
 Inclining to-t hem both: were my Wiues Liuer 
 Infected (is her life) (lie would not li Jt 
 The running of oneGlaffe. 
 
 Cam. Who do i infed her # 
 
 Lte. Why he that wearcs net like her Medull .lunging 
 About his nee ^(Tlobemm) who, if 1 
 Had Seruant true about me.that bare eye 
 To fee alike mine Honor.as their Profits, 
 (Thejr owne particular Thrifts) they would doe that 
 Which fhould vndoe more doing : I, and thou 
 His Cup-bearer, whom I from meaner forme 
 Hae Bench d, and rear'd to Worfliip.who may'ft fe 
 Plamely.as Heauen fees tarth.and Earth fees Heauen, 
 How I am gaU'd.might'ft be-fpice j Cup, 
 To giue mine Enemy a lading Winke : 
 Which Draught tome.were cordial). 
 
 Cam. Sir (my Lord) 
 
 I could doe this, and that with no rafh Potion, 
 But with i Imgring Dram.that fiiould not worke 
 Malicioufiy,Iike Poyfon . But I cannot 
 Bcleeue this Crack to be in my dread Mifheflc 
 (Sofoueraignely being Honorable.) 
 I haue lou'd thee, 
 
 Let Make that tby queflioti.and goerot: 
 Do'fl thinke I am fo muddy, fo vnfetled, 
 To appoint my felfe in this vexation ? 
 Sully the purittean-d whueoelTe of my Sheetei 
 (Which to preferue,is Slecpe;which being fpotted, 
 IsGoades.Thornes Nettles.Tayles of Wafpes) 
 Giuc frandall to the blood o'th' Pnncc,my Sonne, 
 (Who I doc think e is onme,and loucasmioej 
 
 Without ripe n.ouing to't ? Would I doe this i 
 Could man fo blench ". 
 
 Cam. Itnuftbeleeuey-oo(Sir) 
 I doe, and will fetch off "BtbemU for't : 
 Prouided.that when hee's remou'd.your Highncffo 
 Will take agame your Queenc.as yours at fi:ft, 
 Euen for your Sonnet fak.e,and thereby for fealtng 
 The Iniuric of Tongues.in Couru and Kingdoroei 
 Knowne,and ady'd to yours. 
 
 Lea. Thou do'ft aduife me, 
 Euen fo as I mine owne courfe haue fet do wne 
 He giue no blemifh ro her Honor/sone. 
 
 Cam My Lord, 
 
 Goe then ; and with a countenance at cletre 
 As Fnendfhip weares at FeaA&.keepe with 'Bohemia 
 And with your Qyeene : I m hi Cup-bearer, 
 If from me hihauewholefomejtajeridge, 
 Account me not your Seruant. 
 
 Leo. This is all : 
 
 Do't,and thou haft the one halfe of my heart ; 
 Do't not, thou fplitt'ft thine owne. 
 
 Cam. He do't my Lord. 
 
 Let.l wil fceme friendly, as ihou haft aduis'd flic. Exit 
 
 Cam. OmtferableLady. But for me. 
 What cafe ftand I in ( \ muft be the poyfoner 
 Of good Poltxtnci,inA my ground to do't, 
 Is the obedience to j Mafter 5 one. 
 Who in Rebellion with himfelfe.wtll haue 
 All that are his, fo too. To doe this deed, 
 Promotion followes ; If I could find example 
 Of thoufand's that had firuck a.noynted Kmg, 
 And flourifli'd after, Il'd not do't : But fince 
 Nor Bra(Te,nor Stone, nor Parchment beires not one, 
 Let VilUme it fclfc forfweai't. 1 mufi 
 Fprfakc the Court : to do't, or no, is certaine 
 To me breake-neck. Happy Starre raigne now. 
 Here comes Bohemia. Eater Tottxcnei. 
 
 Pel. Thisisftrange: Mf thinkes 
 My faaor here begins to warpe. Not fpeakc? 
 Good day C.tm,ilo. 
 
 Cam. Hayle moft Royall Sit. 
 
 Pot. WhatisthcNewes Tth'Coun? 
 
 Cam. None rare (iny Lord.) 
 
 Vol. The King hath on him fuch a countenance^ 
 As he had loft feme Prouincc.and a Region 
 Lou'd, as he loues himfelfc : euen now I met him 
 With cuflomanccompJemenr.when hec 
 Wafting his eyes to th contrary , and falling 
 A Lippe of much contempt,fpecdes from me-.and 
 So leaues me.to confider what is breeding. 
 That changes thus his Manners. 
 fam. I dare not know (my Lord.) 
 Vol. How, dare not?doe not?doe you know, and date not? 
 Be intelligent to me. 'tis thereabout* : 
 For to your felfe, what you doe know, you muft, 
 And cannot fiy,you dare not. Good CamilU 
 Your chang d complexions are to me a Mirror , 
 Which fhewes me mine chang'd too;ior 1 rnuft be 
 A partie in thiralteration, finding 
 My felfe thus alter d wuh't 
 
 Cam. Thete is a fickneffe 
 Which puts fomc of vs in diftemper, but 
 ] cannot name the Difeafe.and it is caught 
 Of you .that yet are well. 
 
 Pol. How caught of me ? 
 Make me not fighted like the BaHlifquc. 
 Ihtuc 
 
TheWintmTale. 
 
 181 
 
 I haue look'd on thoufands.who haue fped the better 
 By my regard,but kill'd none (o : Ctmi!l t 
 As you are certainely a Gentleman.thereto 
 Clerke-likeexpenenc'd, which no lefleadorne*. 
 Oui Gentry .then our Parents Noble Names, 
 In whofe fucceffc we are gentle : I befeech you. 
 If yoti know ought which do's behoue my knowledge, 
 Thereof to be inform'd,imprifon'c not 
 In ignorant concealemem . 
 
 Cam. I may not anfwere. 
 
 Pel. A Sicknefle caught of m?,and yet I well? 
 I mufl be anfwcr*d. Do ft tr.ou heare C*m/lli, 
 1 coniure thee, by all the part* of man, 
 Which Honor do s acknowlcdge.whereof the lead 
 1 s not this Suit of mine, that thou declare 
 What incidtncie thou do'ft gheiTe of harme 
 Is creepuijpoward me; how farreoff.howneere, 
 Which way to be pre uented.if to be : 
 If not, how beft to beare it. 
 
 Cam. Sir.l will tell you, 
 Since I amcharg'd in Honor.and by him 
 That I ihinke Honorable: therefore marke my counfaile 
 Which mufl be eu'nai fwiftly followed.at 
 I meane to viter it ; or both your felfe,and me, 
 Cry loft, and fo good night. 
 
 Pol. On, good Camilla. 
 
 Cam. \ am appointed him to muriher you. 
 
 Pl. By whom, Cam/Ha ? 
 
 Cam. By the King. 
 
 JW. For what * 
 
 Can. He thmkei.nay with all confidence he fweares, 
 As he had fe.rn't.or beene an Inflrument 
 To vice you to't,that you haue toucht hii Queenc 
 Forbiddenly. 
 
 Pol. Oh then,my bed blood turne 
 To an infected Gelly,and my Name 
 Be yoak'd withhis.that did betray the Beft : 
 Turne then my frefheft Reputation to 
 A fauour.that may ftrikethedolleft Noflhrill 
 Where I arnuc.and my approch be ftiun'd, 
 Nay hated too.worfe then the great'ft Infc^ion 
 That ere was heard,or read 
 
 Cam. Swcarcrus thought ouer 
 By each particular Starre in Heaucn, and 
 By ail their Influence* ; you may as well 
 Forbid the Sea for to obey the Moone, 
 Aa (or by Oath) remoue,or(Counfaile)fhake 
 TheFabrichof his Folly, whofe foundation 
 Ispyl'dvponhis Faith.and will continue 
 The (landing of his Body. 
 
 Pol. How fhould this grow ? 
 
 Cm*. I know not: but I am fure 'tis fafer to 
 Auoid what's growne,then queflion how 'tis borne. 
 If therefore you dare truft my honeftie. 
 That lyes enclofcd in this Trunke, which you 
 Shall beare along impawnd.a way to Nrght, 
 Your Followers I wili wbifper to the Bufmeffi?, 
 And will by twoes.and threes ,at fcuerail Pofternes, 
 CJcare them o'lh' Citie : For my felfe.lle put 
 My fortunes to your feruice(which are here 
 By (hisdifcouerie lofl.) Be not vncertaine, 
 For by the honor of my Parents, I 
 HauevttredTruth:vwhich if you feeke to prone, 
 Idarenotftandby;norfhall yon be fafer, 
 Then one condemnd by the Kings ovtne mouth : 
 Thereon his Execution (wornr. 
 
 Pal. I doe beleeue thee : 
 I faw his heart in's face.Giueme thy hind, 
 Be Pilot to me.and thy places fliall 
 Still neighbour mine. My Ships are ready, and 
 My people did expecl my hence departure 
 Two dayes agoe. This lealoufie 
 Jt for a precious Creature : as fhee'i rare, 
 Muft it be great ; and.as his Perfon s mightie. 
 Mufl it be violent : and.as he do's conceiue. 
 He is difhonor'd by a man, which euer 
 ProfeiVd to him: why his Reuenges muft 
 In that be made mote bitter. Feare ore-ftiades me : 
 Good Expedition be my friend, and comfort 
 The gracious Oueene.part of his Theamejbut nothing 
 Of his ill-ta'ne fufpition. Come Ctnuttt, 
 I will refpedr thee as a Father.if 
 Thou bear'ft my life off.hence : Let vs auoid 
 
 Cam. It is in mine authoritie to command 
 The Keyes of all the Pofternes : Pleafe your Kighneffe 
 Totakethevrgenthoure. Come Sir.away. Exnui. 
 
 QJfffui Sccundus. Scena T^nma 
 
 Enter Hermtone,Mamilliia,Ldits: Leant rt, 
 ^ n t,gonm,Lordi. 
 
 Hrr Take the Boy co you: he (o troubles me, 
 Tis part enduring. 
 
 Ltdj. Come(my gricious Lord) 
 ShalllbeyourpUy-fellow? 
 
 Mam. No, He none of you 
 
 Luiij. Why (my fwect Lord') 
 
 Mam. You'le kifleme hard, and fpcake to me, as if 
 I were a Baby flill. I loue you better. 
 
 i. Lattjt And why fo(my Lord?) 
 
 Mam. Not for bccaufe 
 
 Your Browes are blacker (yet black-browes they fay 
 Become fome Women beft.fo chat there be not 
 Too much haire there, but in t Cemicirde, 
 Or a halfc-Moonc,made with a Pen.) 
 
 i..La<ty. Who taught 'th.s 3 
 
 Mam. 1 learn'd it out of Womens facest pray now. 
 What colout ate your eye-bro\ve t 
 
 Ledy. Ble\v(my Lord.) 
 
 Ham. Nay, that's a mock: I haue feene t Ladies Nofe 
 That ha'j beene blew.but not her eye-browc* 
 
 L^r- Harkeye, 
 
 The Oj;eene^yourMother)rounds apace:wefhall 
 Prefent our feruices to a fine new Pnnrf 
 One of thefe dayes, and then youl'd wanton with TS, 
 If we would haue you. 
 
 i.Litdj. Sheisfpread of late 
 Into a goodly Bulke( good time encounter her.) 
 
 Her. What vifdomc flirt amongft you?Come Sir.now 
 I am for you agame : 'Pray you fit by vs, 
 And tell's a Tale. 
 
 Mam. Merry ,or fad, fhal't be < 
 
 Her. As merry as you will. 
 
 M*m. A fadTaleXbeft for Winter: 
 I haue one of Sprights, and Goblins. 
 
 Her. Let's haue that (good Sir.) 
 Come-on.fitdowne, come-on, and doe your beft, 
 To fright me with your Sprights: you're powrefull at it 
 A a j <JMv>. There 
 
TbeWknertTik. 
 
 here was a man. 
 
 Her. Nay.comefitdowneithenon. 
 
 7tf<;. Dwelt by a Church-yard: 1 will tell it foftly, 
 Yond Crickets lhall not hearc it. 
 
 Her. Come on thcn.and giu't me in mine care. 
 
 Lton Was bee met there ? hisTratne ? CtmtUo with 
 him? 
 
 Lord. Behind the tuft of Pines I met thpm,neuet 
 Saw I men fcowre fo on their way : I eyed them 
 Euen to their Ships. 
 
 Leo. HowbleftamI 
 In my tuft Cenlore? in rny true Opinion ? 
 Alack,for Icflcr knowledgc,how a,c<urs'H, 
 In bcMig, fo b'.cft ? There may be mthcCup 
 A Spider (teep'd.and one may drinkc; depart, 
 And yet partake no venome: (forliis knowledge 
 Is not infc&ed) but if one prcfent 
 Th'abhor'd Ingredient to his eye, make'.:nowne 
 How he hath drunkc,he crackt his gorgc.his Adc 
 With violent Hefts:! hauc drunkc.and fcenc theSjiJcr. 
 (Camilla was his helpe in tViis,hi$ Pandar: 
 There is a Plot aga'mfl my Life, my Crowne; 
 All's true that is miflruHed: that falfc Villaine. 
 Whom I cmploy'd.was prc-cmploy'd by him : 
 Heha'sdifcoucr'dmYDefr'gne.andl 
 Kemaineiipinch'dThingjyea.averyTrick 
 For their to play at will : how came t!e Iofternes 
 So eafily open t 
 
 Lord. By h gresc nuthority. 
 Which often hath no leflc preuail'd ,then fo, 
 On your command. 
 
 Lfff. 1 know't too well. 
 
 G'uie me'the floy,J am glad you did not nurfc him : 
 Though he do'sbeare lomc figncs of we, yet you 
 Haue too much blood in him. 
 
 Her. What is this? Sport? 
 
 Leo. Bearc the Boy hencc.hc dull nor come about her 
 Away with him, and Itff her fport her fclfc 
 With that Ai6 big-\v;ih,fot 'tis Polixcngs 
 Ha's made ihec fwell thus. 
 
 Htr, But IVd lay he had not j 
 And Hebe fwornc yon would bcleeueniy faying, 
 How e'rc you leane to th* Nay-ward. 
 
 Let. You (mv Lords) 
 Lookc onhcr.nwkc her well : be but about 
 To fay fiic is a goodly Lady.and 
 The iuftice of yotfr hearts will thereto aclde 
 'Tis pitty fiicc'snot boneft : Honorable ; 
 Prayfc her but for this her without-dore-Forme, 
 (Which on my faith dcferucs high fpccch; and ftraight 
 The Shrug.the Hum.or Ha,(theie Pctty-brandi 
 That Calumnic doth vfe; Oh,I urn out, 
 That Mcy Jo s, for Cnlumn*e will fcare 
 Vertuc it fclfe) thefcShrugs.thcfe Hum's.and Ha's, 
 When you hauc faid (hee's goodly ,comt bctwecne, 
 Ere you can fay (hee's honcft : But bc't knowne 
 (From him that ha's moft caufe to gricue it (hould be) 
 Shee's an Adultrefle. 
 
 tier. Should a ViHaine fay fo, 
 (The moft rcplenifli'd Villamc in the World) 
 He were as much more Villaine: you (my Lord) 
 Doe but miftake, 
 
 Let. You haue miftooke (my Lady) 
 Vtlixenes for Leonttt : O thou Thing,' 
 (Which He not call a Creature of thy place, 
 Lcaft Bacbarifme (making me the precedent) 
 
 Should a like Language vie to alJ degrees, 
 And mannerly diiiinguifhmcnt leant out, 
 Betwixt the Prince and Beggcr.) I haue faid 
 Shee's an Adu'.treiTe, 1 haue faid with whora ; 
 More ; fhee's a Traytor.and CtmilU is 
 A Fcderarie with her,and one that knowes 
 What fhc (hould (hame to know herfelfe, 
 But with her moft vild Principal! : that (hoe's 
 A Bed-fwarucr,euen as bad as thofe 
 That Vulgars gjuc bold'ft Titles; I,and priuy 
 To this their late efcape. 
 
 Her. No (by my life) 
 
 Priuy to none of this : how will thji grteue you, 
 When you {ball coroe to clearer knowledge, that 
 You thus haue publifli'd me ? Gentle my Lord, 
 You fcirce csn right me throughly ,then,to fay 
 You did miftake. 
 
 Ltt. No; if I miftake 
 In thofe Foundations which I build vpon, 
 The Centre is not bigge enough to beare 
 ASchoole-Boycs Toip. Away with her.to Prifon : 
 He who foall fpeake for hcr,is a farre.off guilt if . 
 autthathefpeafces. 
 
 Her. There's fome ill Planet raigncs: 
 I muft be patient/ ill theHetuens looke 
 With n fpe6t more fauorable. Good my Lords, 
 1 am not prone to weeping (as our Sex 
 Commonly are) the want of which taine dew 
 Perchance dial! dry your pitties : but I haue 
 That honorable Gnerc iodg'd hcrc,whih buines 
 Wotfc then Te arcs drownc: 'befeech you aJl (my Lords) 
 With thoughn fo qu.ilified,as your Charities 
 Shall beftinftrucl you mcafurcme; andfo 
 The Kings will be nrff3t&. 
 
 Le. Shall I be he*.; 
 fTrr.Who is't that goes with mcr befeech y our Htghnes 
 My WoiTicn may be with me, for you fee 
 My plight rrquif es it. Doe not wcepe(good Fooles^ 
 There is no caufc: When you fliall know your Miftris 
 Hs's deleru'd Pnfon.then abound in Tcates, 
 As I come out ; this Aclion I now goe on, 
 Is for my better grace. Adieu (my Lordy 
 I nencr wifh'd to fe< you forry, now 
 I truO I fnall : my Women comc.yoti haue feaue. 
 
 Leo Goe,doc our bidding :ncnce. 
 
 Lord. Befer ch your Highnefie call the Queene againe 
 
 ^rg.Bccertaine what you do(Sir')leaft your Iuft;ce 
 Prone violence, in the which three great ones 1'urTer,, 
 YourScIfe,yourQueene,^rourSonnc. 
 
 Lord. For her (my Lord) 
 I dare my life lay downe,and will do't (Sir) 
 Pleafc you t'acccpt it,that theQyeeneis fpotlcfTc 
 rth'eyesofHeaucn,andtoyou(l7neanc 
 In this,which you accufe hcrj 
 
 Antig. If it prone 
 
 Shee's otherwife, He keepe my Stables where 
 I lodge my Wifc.Ile goc" in couples with her: 
 Then when I fecle.and fee her.no farther trnft her 
 For euery ynch of Woman in the World, 
 I,euery dram of Womans flefli is falfe r 
 Iffticbc. 
 
 Leo- Hold your peaces. 
 
 Lord. Good my Lord. 
 
 Amig. It is for yon we fpeakenot for cur fclues. 
 You are abus'd.and by fomc putter on. 
 That will be claftn'd for't: would I knew the Villaine. 
 
 I would 
 
TbelPmtersTale. 
 
 1 would Lani-damne him : be (he honor-fiaw'd, 
 1 haue three daughters : the ddeft is eJeuenj 
 The fccond, and the third, nine : and fome Hue t 
 If this proue true, theyl pay for't. By mine Honor 
 He gell'd eo> all ; fourteene they (hall not fee 
 Tobring falfe generations : they are co^heyres, 
 And I had rather glib my felfe, ihenihey 
 Should not produce faire iffae. 
 
 Lto. Ceafc, no more . 
 You fmell this bufineffe with a fence as cold 
 As \t a dead-rnans oofe : but I do fee't, andfeel't, 
 As you feele doing thus : and fee withal) 
 The Inftrumentsthatfeele. 
 
 Anttg If it be fo, 
 
 We needc no graue to burie honefty. 
 There's not a gr*ineofit,theface tolwteten 
 Of the whole dungy-earth. 
 Le. What? lackei credit? 
 Lard. I had rather you did lacke then I (my Lord) 
 Vpon this ground ; and more it would content me 
 To haue her Honor true, then your fufpition 
 Be blam'd fcr't how you might 
 
 Lte. Why what nrede <c 
 Commune with you of this ? but rather follow 
 Our forceful! inftigation ? Ou' pterogatiue 
 Call not your Counfailet. but our navurali goodne/Te 
 Imparts this i which, if you, or ftupified, 
 Or feeming fo, in skill, cannot. or will not 
 Rellifh a truth, like vs ; triform* your fetuct, 
 We neede no more of your aduice . the matter, 
 The loffe, the gsine, the ord'nng on'?, 
 li all properly ours' 
 
 An\i>. And i wtfh (my Liege) 
 You had onely in your filent judgement ends it, 
 Without more ouerturt. 
 
 Lie. How could that be > 
 Either thou art moft ignorant by age. 
 Or thou wcr't borne a foole : Camilla's flight 
 Added to their Familiarity 
 
 (Which was as grofTe, a ?uet touch'rtronie'fture, 
 That lack'd fight onely, nought for approbation 
 But onely feeing, all other circumftartcei 
 Made vp to'th deed) doth pufh-on thu proceeding. 
 Y et, for a greater confirmation 
 (For in an Afteof this importance, 'twere 
 Moft pictecus to be wilde ) 1 hau difpitch'd in port, 
 To facred Dtlphot, to Appollt'i Ttmpie, 
 Cltemvies and r Dion, whom you know 
 Offtuff d-fufficjency : Novs,fiom tbe Oracle 
 They will bring all, whofe fpintuall counfailc had 
 Shall ftop, or fpurrt me. Haus 1 done well f 
 Lord. Well done(ry Lord.) 
 Le. Though I am fatisfide, and neede no more 
 Then what I know ,yeri*hall the Oracle 
 Giue reft to th'mindes of others ; fuch as n* 
 Whofe ignorant credtilitie, will not 
 Corns vp to th'truth. So hue we thought it good 
 From our free perfon, flic fhould be sonfindt, 
 LsafUhat the treachery of the two, fled hence, 
 Be left her to performe. Corr.e follow v, 
 We are to fpeake in publique : for this bufmeffe 
 Will raifevs all. 
 
 Anttg To laughter, as ) take it, 
 IfihegooduuibjWncknownt Exant 
 
 Scena Secunda. 
 
 Enter Paufua, a GtHtltman, 
 Foul The Keeper of the prifon, call to him : 
 Let him haue knowledge who I am. Good Lady 3 
 No Court in Europe is too good for thee. 
 What doft thou thn in priion ? Now good Slr 
 You know me, do you not ? 
 Can. For a worthy Lady, 
 And one, who much 1 honour 
 
 fan. Pray you then, 
 Conduit me to the Cueenc. 
 GJO. 1 may not (Madam) 
 To the contrary i haue exprclTe commandment. 
 
 PM. Here's a-do. to lot ke vp honefly & honour from 
 Th'acceffc of gentle vifitors. Is't lawful! pray you 
 To fet her Women ? Any of thtna? Emtltat 
 
 6*0. So pleafe you (Madam) 
 To put a-part thefe yout attendants, I 
 Shall bring fmi/M forth. 
 
 Pan. I pray now call ht i 
 With-dsaw your felue*. 
 
 Gao. And Madam, 
 1 :r.u!i be prefent at your Conference. 
 
 P**. Well.be'tfoipmhee. 
 Hecre > fucb a-doe, to make no (hiue, a fa\:,t t 
 A* pafics colouring. Deart Gmiievrcrcso, 
 How fares our gracious Lady ? 
 
 mil. As wdl as one fo gieat, and foforlorne 
 May hold together : On her frights, and greefej 
 (Whichneuer tender Lady hath borne greater) 
 She Is, fomething before her time,dehuer'd, 
 fa*. A boy? 
 
 EmU. A daughter, and 3 goodly babe, 
 L ufty, and like co Itue : the Q^ccnt teceiuet 
 Much comfort in't ; Sayes. my pooit priioner, 
 1 am innocent as you. 
 
 Pu \ dare be fwornt: 
 
 Thefe dangerous, vnfafc Lunf s i'ih'King,be{hrew them 
 He muft be told on't, and ht fhall : the office 
 Becomes 2 woman bed. !!s take't vpon me, 
 If] proue hony-mouth'd, let my tongue blifter* 
 And neuet to my red-look 'd Anger bet 
 Th*c Trumpet any more : pray you (Exitf*) 
 Commend my beft obedience 10 the Queens, 
 If fhe dares truft me wilh her lu tic babe, 
 1'lei'hew'tiheKing. and vndertaketobet 
 Her Aduocatc to ch'lowd'ft. W e do not know 
 How he msy foften at the fight o'th'Childe : 
 The (ilentirorcenot pure innocence 
 Perfwades. when fpeak ing tailes. 
 
 Etnil, Moft vronhy Madam, 
 your honor, and your goodncffe is fo euident, 
 That your free vnderiaxing cannot miffc 
 A ihriuing yfi'ire : there is no Lady liuing 
 Someeteforthis great errand ; pleafe your Ladifhip 
 Tovifitthe nextroome, lleprefenrly 
 Acquaint the Queene of your moft noble offer, 
 Who, but to day hammered of this defigne. 
 But durft not tempt minifter of honour 
 
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 TbelPmtcrtTate. 
 
 ptuL 
 
 Jle vfe that tongue 1 haue " If wit flow from't 
 Af boidnefl* from my bofome, le't not be doubted 
 1 (hH do good, 
 
 Emt. Nowbeyoublrftforit. 
 lie to the Queene : pleafe you come Comet hing neerer. 
 
 Ga. Madam, in plefe the Queene to fend the babt 
 1 know not what I dull mcurre. topajTcii, 
 Hauingno warrant 
 
 tan YOU neede not feare it (fir) 
 This Childe wj prifoner to the wombe. and it 
 By Law and proceffe of great Nature, thence 
 Fret d, *ndenfranchii'd,nota pa me to 
 The ifger of the King, nor guilty of 
 (if any be) the crefpaflc of theQ^uecne. 
 
 Cao. Idobelecueit. 
 
 Paul. Do not you feare : vpon mine honor, ) 
 Will (land betwixt you, and danger. CA/JMI 
 
 Tertia. 
 
 , SrrutHtt, Patili**, Autigtmu, 
 
 Lt Nor night, nor day , no reft : It is but wcaknefte 
 To brare the muter thus : metre weaknefle, if 
 The caufe were not in being : part o th caufe, 
 She, th'Adultreffe : for the harlot-King 
 Ii quite beyond mine Arme, out of the blank e 
 And leuellof my braine : plot-proofe :but fhce, 
 I can hooketo me . fay that (Vie were gone, 
 Giuen to the fire, a moity of my reft 
 Might come 10 me againc. Whofe there ? 
 
 o^r My Lord. 
 
 Lto, How do's the boy ? 
 
 Str. He tooke good reft to night j 'tis hop'd 
 His fickncfle is difchar g'd 
 
 Let To fee his Noblencfle, 
 Conceyuing the difhonour of hit Mother. 
 He ftraight declio'd, droop'd, tooke it deeply, 
 Faftcn'd, and fiVd the fhame ont in himfeHe i 
 Thrcw-offhis Spirit, his Appetite, his Sleep*, 
 And down-right languifh'd. Leauc me folely . goe, 
 See how he fares: Fie, fie.no thought of him, 
 The very thought of my Reuenges that way 
 Recoyle vpon ine - in himfelfc too mightie, 
 And in his parties, his Alliance ; Let him be, 
 Vntill a time may ferue. For present vengeance 
 Take it on her ; Camilla, and Peltxmt 
 Laugh at me: make their pa (lime 3; my forrow: 
 They fhould not laugh, if I could reach them,noi 
 Shall fhe, within my powie. 
 
 Ewer ?4mlin*. 
 
 Lard. Youmuft not enter. 
 
 PAUL Nay rather (good my Lords) be fccond to me 
 Feare you his tyrannous pafsion more (alas) 
 Then the Queenes life ? A gracious innocent foule, 
 More free, then he it iealoua. 
 
 jiritig. That's enough. 
 
 Ser. Madam; he hath not Qept to night, commanded 
 None fhoald come at him. 
 
 P*. NotfohotCjoodSir) 
 1 come to bring him (feepe. Tis fitch ai you 
 
 That creepe like fhadowes by him, nddofighe 
 Ac each his ncedleffe heauings : fucti as you 
 Nourifh the caufe of his awaking. I 
 Do.come with words, as medicinal!, as true ; 
 (Honeft, . > citherj to purge "him of that humor 
 Thit prr tie* htm from fleepe. 
 Let. VVho noyfe there, hoe ? 
 ?**. No noyfe (my Lord) but needful! conference. 
 About fomeCofups for your Highneflc. 
 
 /.. How? 
 
 Away with that audacious Lady. AiHigmui, 
 1 charg'd thee that fhe fhould not come about me, 
 I knew fhe would. 
 
 Ant I cold her fo (my Lord) 
 On your difpleafures per ill, and on mine. 
 She fhould not vifu you. 
 
 Lea. What? canft not rule her ? 
 Paul. From all difhonefhe he can : In this 
 (VnletTe h cake the courfe that you haue done) 
 Commit me, for committing honor, truft it, 
 Hefhallnotruleme: 
 
 Aut. La -y ou now, you heare, 
 When fhe will take the rsine.J let her ru... 
 Bat fheel not flumble. 
 
 Paul. Goodmy Liege,! comet 
 And I befcech you heare me, who profefTes 
 My felfe your loyall Seruiix. your Phyfiiun, 
 Your moft obedient Counfailor: yet that duet 
 Lefle appeare fo, in comforting yout EuiJles, 
 Then fuch as moft feeme yours. I fay, 1 come 
 Ft em your good Queene. 
 Lto. Good Queene ? 
 
 ?Mtl. Good Qyeeot (my Lord)good Queene, 
 I fay good Queene, 
 
 And would by combate, make her good fo, were I 
 A man, the worft about you. 
 Le. Force her hence. 
 
 Pan Let him that makes but trifles of his eyei 
 Firft hand me : on mine owne accord, lie off, 
 Butfirft, He do my errand. The good Queene 
 (Por fhe is good) hath brought you forth a daughter, 
 Heere tis .Commends it to your blefsing 
 
 Let Out . 
 
 A mankinde Witch ? Hence with her, out o'dore > 
 A moftintelligencing bawd. 
 
 7W. Not Ml 
 
 I am as ignorant in that, as you, 
 In fo entitling me : and no lefle honeft 
 Then you arc mad .-which is enough, He warrant 
 (Af this world goes) to pafle for honeft: 
 
 Lea, Traitors j 
 
 Will you not pufK her out ? Giue her the Baflard, 
 Thou dotard^ tliou art woman-tyt'd : vnrooftcd 
 By thy dame Purtlet heere. Take vp the Baftard, 
 Tke't vp, I fry : giue't to thy Croarfc. 
 
 P**l. Foreuer 
 
 Vn venerable be thy hands, ifthou 
 Tak'ft vp the Princefle.by that forced bafcneffe 
 Which he ha't put vpon't 
 Lto. He dreads his Wife. 
 
 ftl So I would you did : then 'tweiepafl all doubt 
 Youl'd call your children, your*. 
 Lto. A neft of Traitors. 
 Ant. I am none, by this good tight. 
 POM. Nor I : nor any 
 But one that's hetrc : and that's Msnfelfe : tor he, 
 
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285 
 
 The facrcd Honor of himfelfe,hii Q^cenes, 
 
 His hopeful! Sonncs.hit Babes ,brayc$ to Slander, 
 
 Whole fting i> (harper then the Swords ; and will not 
 
 'For a* the cafe now ftands, it it aCurfe 
 
 hie cannot be compell'd too't) once remoue 
 
 Th*Root of h'uOp'mion,whtch it rotten, 
 
 A< euet Oake.or Stone was found. 
 
 Lto. ACallat 
 Of boundleffe tongue, who late hath beat her Husband, 
 And now byu rr.c : Th'ir Brat is none of mine, 
 Itii the I (Toe of Petixenti, 
 Hence with it, and together with the Dam, 
 Commit them to the nre, 
 
 T*ui. II it yours : 
 And might we lay th'old Prouerb to your charge, 
 So like you,'ti$ the worfe. Behold (my Lords) 
 Although the Print be little, the whole Matter 
 And Coppy of the Father: (Eye.Nofe.Lippe, 
 The trick of'i Frowne, his Fore-he*d, hay, the Valley, 
 Thepretly dimple* of his Chirv.a'nd Cheeky hisSmilei: 
 The very Mold,nd frme of Hand, Nayle, Finger.) 
 And thou goodGoddefic/y<jf0rf,which had made it 
 So like to him that got it.if thon haft 
 Th* ordering of the Min d too, mongft all Colours 
 No Yellow in't.lealllhe fuipett.as he do's, 
 -terChildren.not her Husbands. 
 
 Ltt. A groile rbgge i 
 And Loz ell, ihou rt worthy to be hang'd, 
 That wilt not ftajr her Tongue. 
 
 niig, Hang all the Husbands 
 That cannot doe that Feat,you'le !ue your felfc 
 rlsrdly oneSubieft. 
 
 Lite, Once more take her hence. 
 
 Paul. A mof! vnworthy.and vnruturall Lord 
 Can doe no more, 
 
 Lt. He hVthce burnt. 
 
 Paul. 1 care not t 
 
 t it n Hcrettque that mskei the fire, 
 Wot fhe which bur net in't. He not call you Tyrant 
 But thit moft crueil vftge of your Queeut 
 'Not able to produce more accusation 
 Then your owne weake-hindg'd Fancy)fomthjng fjuori 
 Df Tyrannic, and will ignoble make you, 
 Yea fcanchlou? to the World. 
 
 Le>. Ortyour AUegeance, 
 Out of the Chamber with her. Were I a Tyrant, 
 Whe were her life? (lie durft not call me fo, 
 If fhe did know me one. Away with her. 
 
 Pa*l. \ ptay you doe not pufh mcjlc be gone. 
 Loake to your Babe(ray Lord/tis yourr/M* fend bet 
 A betterguiding Spirit. What needs thefe hands? 
 You that aie thus fo tender o're his Follye*, 
 Willneuerdoehimgood.notoneofyou. 
 o,fo ; Farewell.we are gone. Exit 
 
 Let. Thou(Trayior)haft feton thy Wife to thu 
 My Child? a way with'c ? euen ihou,that haft 
 A heari fo render o're it.takc it hnce, 
 And fee it inftantly conium'd with fire. 
 Euen thou.and none bui thou.Take it vp ftraight : 
 Within this houre bring me word 'tis done, 
 'And by good tellimonie) or He feize thy life, 
 With w"rutihoiieirecaH'it thine: if thoo refufe, 
 And wilt encounter with my Wrath, fay fo 5 
 The Bafbrd.bnynet with thefe myj 
 Shall I dafh our. Goe.uke it to the me, 
 For thou fett'ft on thy Wife. 
 
 Antn. I did not, Sir : 
 
 Thefe Lords.my Noble Fellowet.if they pleafe, 
 Canclearcmem't. 
 
 LtrAs. We can : my Royall Liege, 
 He is not guiltie of her comming hither 
 
 Ltt. You're lyerjall. 
 
 Lerd. Befeech your Highneffe.giue vs better credit: 
 We haue alwayes truly feru'd you,and befcech 
 Sotaeftcemeof vt : and onourkneei webegge. 
 (As recompence of our deare feruicei 
 Pa(t,and to come) that you doe change this purpofe, 
 Which being fo hortiblc,fo bloody , muft 
 Lead on to fome foulc I tTue- We all kneele. 
 
 [.eg, 1 am a Feather for each Wind that blows : 
 Shall I liue on ,to fee this Baftard kneek, 
 Arul call me Father ? betrer burne it now, 
 Then curfe it then. But be it : let it liue. 
 It fhall not neither. You Sir, come you hither : 
 You that haue beent fo tenderly officious 
 With Lady (*Margerie,yo\H Mid. wife there, 
 To faue this Baflarcls life; for 'tis a Baftard, 
 So fure as this Beard's gray. What will you aduenture, 
 To faue this Brats life ? 
 
 Antig. Any thing (my Lord,) 
 That my abilitie may vndergoe, 
 And NoblervefTe impofe ; t( lea rt thin much ; 
 lit pawne the little blood which I haue left, 
 To faue the Jnnocfitt : any thing pofTible. 
 
 Lt>. It fhall be ppllibl : S weare by this Sword 
 Thou wilt performe my bidding. 
 
 Anttg. I will (my Lord.) 
 
 Lto. Marke.anH performe it : Ceeft thou forthefaile 
 Of any point in't.fhall not onely be 
 Death to thy felfe,but to thy lewd-tonga'd Wife, 
 (Whom for this time we pardon,) We enioyne the*, 
 As thou art Ltege-m.m to vs.chai thou carry 
 This female Baftard hence.and that thou beare it 
 To fome remote and defart place,quite out 
 Of our Dominions ; and that there thou letue It 
 (Without more mercy) to it owne protection, 
 And fauour of the Climate : as by mange fortune 
 It came to vs,I doe in luftice charge thee, 
 On thy Soules perill,and thy Bodyes torture, 
 That thou commend it ftrangely to fome place. 
 Where Chance may nurfe.or end it : take itvp. 
 
 A*H. I fweare to doe this: though a prefent death 
 Had becne more mercifull. Come on (poorc Babe) 
 Some powerful! Spirit inftruft the Kyres and Raueni 
 To be thy Nurfes. Wolues and Beares.they fay, 
 (Cafting their fauagenetTe afide)haue done 
 Like offices of Pitty. Sir.be profperous 
 In more then .this deed do'j require \ and BlftTing 
 Againft this Crueltie, fight on thy fide 
 (PooreThing.condemn'd to lofle.) txit. 
 
 -, f*to. No: Ue not rere 
 Another* I iTue. Enter t Sertttit. 
 
 Ser*. Pleafe' your Highnc(Te,Pofts 
 "Prom thofe you fent to th'Oracle.are come 
 An houre fince : Clttmtntt nd Dim, 
 Being well atriu'd from Del phos.arc both landed, 
 Hailing to th' Court. 
 
 Lori. So pleafe you (Sir)their fpeed 
 Hath beene beyond accompt. 
 
 Lto, Twentie three daye 
 
 They haue beene abfent : tis good fpecd : fore-tellt 
 The great Afotln fuddcnly will haue 
 
 The 
 
The Winters Talc. 
 
 "he cnithof misappciic : Prcparcyoo Lords, 
 Summon a SeiTion, that we may arraigne 
 Our moft difloyall Lady : for a* fhe Katb 
 3ccn publikely accuc'J, fo (lull fhe hue 
 A lufUnd open Triall Wlnle ihe liuci. 
 My heart will be burthen to me. Lcaue me, 
 And ibtnke vpon my bidding. Extta 
 
 ui. ScenaTrima. 
 
 Eolir Cleomtaei 
 
 Cleo. The Oven at ddicate.the Ayre 
 Ferule the Ifle. the Temple much futprTti 
 The common prayfe it bcares. 
 
 Die. I (hall report) 
 
 For mod it ought me .theCeltfliail Hahits. 
 (Mnhinkcs 1 fo Otould terme them) and the reuerence 
 Ot the graoe Wearers. O.iheSactifice. 
 Row cetcmonioiw,rolemne,ndvn -raft h)y 
 It wast'ih'Oftriner 
 
 C/ Outorall.thcb.irn 
 And the eare-dear? ning Voyce o th Oracle, 
 Km to Itutt Thunder ,lb lurpru'd my Sence, 
 Th( I w as nothing,. 
 
 >>. If theuent oir/lournry 
 Prouc at fucceffet'ull to the Qur ene fO be'i fo) 
 As tt hath been* to rs.rjre.pleaknt/pcedK, 
 The iime is worth (he vie on t. 
 
 Cteo Great slpala 
 
 Tume all to th'bd) : thefe Proclaroanorw, 
 So forcing faults vpon Hermiene , 
 1 little like. 
 
 >/ Tlte violent cfriage of it 
 Will drare. or end iht Rnf.neflc. when the Orack 
 (Thus by Afotta, great Oiume ft^ld vp ) 
 Sh*ll the Coinenis difcouci ; loineihing taie 
 Eueo then will rufh 10 knowledge. Gov : frefh Horfes. 
 And gracious be tlie iduc ATWJ. 
 
 Sccena Secunda. 
 
 lEntrr Ltatt> 
 
 Off<ffri Hfrautnc (& 10 hfr 
 
 Clfon*n.DtoB 
 
 La. ThuSe(Tions(toout great griefe we pronounce) 
 Eucn pufhcs'gamn our heait. The panic try'd, 
 The Daughter of 3 King,our Wjfc.and one 
 Ofvstoomuchbelou'J Let vs be clear'd .-^j 
 
 OJ being tyrannou,fince <te fo openly 
 Procefdin lufhce. winch fhall hue due towrfc, 
 Euen (odicGuilt.ortlie PurgwoiT 
 Produce il>e Pnfoner. 
 
 Ofiiff It is liu Highnrfle pit jfure.thar the Qyccne 
 Appesre .n perfon.liere in Court. Silence. 
 
 L*a. Kfadetlie Imiictment. 
 
 Officer. Hermionc, Qjteene ta the wonky \.eonm,King 
 ofSicilta, ibeu an bf'e accuft-d end arraigned tf Hi^h Trea- 
 fon.tn committing Adulitry tvitb Poiixencs Hwg of Bohemia, 
 
 cndcanfytrvtg wttb CamiHo to tt^aocj the Life Of OUT S 
 
 retpu Lard the Ktngjty JLejall Hmb&ul thiprtttnttvhfreaf 
 
 bemg ty nraemfta*(i fartlj layd epra .lbou(HcTmionr)(on. 
 
 ttorj to ibi Faith and AUtgianct f a trut SubttU did/I com 
 
 fate and ajde ibtmjor ihta btutr fafti*, 10 fyt auaj t,, 
 
 Mffa. 
 
 We/. Since what I am to fay mutt be but that 
 
 Whicb romradi&j my Accufation.and 
 
 The teftimonie on my part.no other 
 
 But what comes from my felre.it (hall fcarce boot me 
 
 To Uy,Not guilrie : mine Imegritie 
 
 Being counted Fatfehood,(hall(as I eiprctTe it) 
 
 Be fo receio'd. But thus,if Powres Diuirve 
 
 Behold our humane Actions (as they doe) 
 
 ) doobt not ihen,but Innocence fhall make 
 
 Fzlfe Accufatiott blufh.and Tyrannic 
 
 Tremble at Pacjence. You (my Loidjbeft knov/ 
 
 fWhom leaft will (eem?to doe fo)my pa ft life 
 
 Hath bceiie as comment, as chafte,as true. 
 
 As 1 tin now vnhappy which is more 
 
 Then Hiltone can pxticme, though dcui^'d, 
 
 And play d.totjke Spcdacon. For behold mr, 
 
 A Fellow ot the Royall Becl.which owe 
 
 A Mome of the Throne . 3 grvat Kings Daughter, 
 
 1 he Mother to a hopeful! Pnnte.here (landing 
 
 To prate nd talkr for Life. and Honor ,fore 
 
 Who pleafe o come.and hearc. For Life,] pure ir 
 
 AJ 1 weigh Gnefe(which I would fpare:)Fcr Honor, 
 
 Tis a deriimiue from me to mine. 
 
 And onely (hat I (land for. I appralc 
 
 To your owne Conference (Sir) before Pvlixcvd 
 
 Came co your Court, how I was in yotu grace, 
 
 How mriited to be fo : Since hccarr.e, 
 
 Wuhwhai encounter fovncurranr, I 
 
 Hauf rtrayn'd t'app<rrt th; i! one lot bryond 
 
 TNc bound of" Honor. or in all .or Wt 
 
 That way enclinmg. bardned bt iKe hearts 
 
 Of ill that heaie me .and my neer'ft of Km 
 
 Cry ftevpoomyGraue. 
 
 Lc. I ne re heard yet. 
 Thai anyot thffc bolder Vices wanted 
 JLeAe Impudence (o game-f-ay what they did, 
 Then to pedorme fttft, 
 
 Her. That's true enough. 
 Though Us a faymgrSir) noi due to rfle. 
 Lte You will not owne it. 
 Her. More then MiitrelTe of. 
 Which comes to me in name ct Fault, I muft not 
 At all acknowledge. For Polixena 
 (With whom 1 am atcus'd)! doeconfeflc 
 1 lou'd him.a in Honorhe required . 
 With fuch a kind of Lout, is might becotp 
 A Lady like me ; with a Lout,eucn fuch, 
 So, and no other, as y out felfe commanded : 
 Whuh.not to haue done, I thinke hid been In ,, 
 Both Difobedience.and Ingratitude 
 To you, and toward your Triend, whole Louahad fpokt j 
 F^uen fince it could fpeake.froman Infant, freely, 
 That it was yours. Now for Confpirzcie, 
 I know not how u caftrs .though it be difh'd 
 For me to try how : All I know of u, 
 I >, that Camilla wis anhonefi man; 
 And why he left your Court,ihe Gods themfeJoes 
 (Wotting no more then I) are ignonnt. 
 
 Lea. You knew of his departurr,as you know 
 Whai you haue vnderta'ne to doe in's abfcnct. 
 
TheWintmTak. 
 
 Htr. Sir, 
 
 You fpcekc a Language chat I vrxkrftand nm : 
 My Lif ftand m the leuell of your Dreamts, 
 Which lie lay downe. 
 
 Let. Your Actons are my Dreames. 
 You had a Baftard by Polixe^t, 
 And I but drcam'd it : As you werr part all fhame, 
 (Thofe of your Fafl are fo} fo part all truth; 
 Which to deny,concc rncs more ihcn auailev for as 
 Thv Brat htth been rait out.hke to it felfe, 
 N<f Father owning it(whieh it indeed 
 More criminal! in ihe e.thcn it) fo thou 
 Shalt feeleour lurticejin whofceafieft pafiage, 
 Lookc for no Icfle then death. 
 
 Htr. Sir.fpare your Threats : 
 The Bugge which you would fright me with.I feeke: 
 To me can Life be nocommoditie; 
 The crowne and comfort of my Life(yoor Favor) 
 I doe giuc loft, for I doe feele it gone, 
 But know not how it went. Myfecond loy , 
 Andfitft Froitj ef mybody^orn hit prefcrue 
 1 am bar'd,likc one infefl ions. My rhird comfort 
 (Star d mofl vnluckily) is from my breaft 
 (The innocent milke in it nrtoO innocent mouth) 
 Hal'd out to murther. My felfe on euery Port 
 PioclaynVd a Strumpet : With immodeft hatred 
 J he Child-bed priuiledgedeny'd.which longs 
 To Women of all fafhion. Laftly, hurried 
 Here.to this place.i'th' open ayre.before 
 I haue got flrength of limit. Now(my Liege) 
 Tell me whit bit-flings I haue here aline, 
 That I fhould feare 10 die ? Therefore proceed : 
 But yet heare this i miftake me not : no Life, 
 (I prize it not a draw) but for mine Honor, 
 Which I would free: if I fhafl be condemn'd 
 Vpon furmizes (all proofes (lecping elfe. 
 But what your lealoufies awake) 1 tell yoa 
 TisRigor.endnotLaw Your Honors all, 
 I doe refcrrc me to the Oracle ; 
 AftUf be my ludge. 
 
 Lard. Thii your requeft 
 Is altogether iuft ; therefore bring forth 
 (And in Xpo&'/ Name) his Oracle. 
 
 Htr. The Emperor ofRuffiawas my Father. 
 Oh that he wtr caliue,i nd here beholding 
 His Daughters Try all : that he did but fee 
 The flacncfle of my miferie ; yet with eyes 
 Of Pitty.not Rcnenge. 
 
 Officer. You here Qial (Weafe vpon this 5 word oflnRice, 
 That you (CUeminei and Dic} haue 
 B^en both at Detpho$,artd from thence hsue brooght 
 Thu fcal'd-vp Oracle.by the HanHdeFioerM 
 Of great Apofo'i Prieft ; end that fince then, 
 You haue not dar'd tobreakedic holy Scale, 
 Nor read chcSecreo in't. 
 
 Clfo DM. All thit we fveare. 
 
 Lff. Bretke vp theSeales.and read. 
 
 Cjjfcrr . Hermlonc a chafl,Pol i xencs bltmelt^C.am\\\O 
 a W>'.5MteS,Leontes a tealotu Tjraut, his rnnocent "Babt 
 tnJj %r, and the King ft aft line teithcut an Heirs ,if 'that 
 
 Lords. 1 Now bielTed be the great Ajtlf. 
 
 Iftr. Prtyfed. 
 
 Lee. HWihoorwd truth? 
 
 Off. I{rVi7Lord;euenfoaiitlheTefiJowBe. 
 
 Lt. There is no crothat afl i'th'Orade: 
 
 The SeiTiont fhill proceed: this iimeere falfehooi). 
 
 Str. My Lord the King: the King > 
 
 Lee. Whatitthebufine(Te> 
 
 Sfr. O Sir,I fhajl be hated to report it. 
 The Prince yourSonne.with meere conceitjafid feare 
 Of the Quecnet fpeed,u gone 
 
 Lea. How? gone? 
 
 Sir. Is dead. 
 
 La. sipolla'i ang-y.and theHeaueni therafcluef 
 Doe ftjike at my Ininflice. How now there ? 
 
 /W.This newes i J mortall to thcQijeene:Look downe 
 And fee what Death ii doing. 
 
 Lee, Take her hence -. 
 
 Her heart M but o're-chtrg'd ; fhe will recouer. 
 I haue too much bcfeeu'd mine owne fufpition: 
 'Befcech you tenderly apply to her 
 Some remedies for life. Jlpffypitdon 
 My great prophanencfle'gainft thine Oracle, 
 lie reconcile me to Ttlixeaei, 
 New woe my Qjeenc, recall the good Cantilh 
 (Whom I proclaimeamanof Truth,of Merty:) 
 For being tranfportcd by my lealoufies 
 To bloody thoughts, and to reuenge,! chofe 
 fomtllo for the minifler,topoyfon 
 My friend Pt/txeiirs: which had been done, 
 But that the good mind of CamiSetztdied 
 My fwift command : though I with Death.and with 
 Re w jjd,did threaten and encourage him, 
 Not doing it.and being done ; he(moft humane, 
 And Bird xvirh Honor) to my Kingly Gueft 
 Vnclafp'd my praflife.quit his fortunes liere 
 (Which you knew great) and to the hazard 
 Of all Inccrtaintictjhimfelfe commended, 
 No richer then his Honor: How he gliders 
 Through my Ruft? and how his Pictie 
 Do's my decdf make the blacker ? 
 
 Pad. Woetbcwhile: 
 O cut my Lace.lesfi my heat(cracking it) 
 Bieake too. 
 
 Lord. What fit ii this /good Lady? 
 
 Paul. What ftudiedtorment5(ryrant)haftforme* 
 What Wheeles?Rjcki?Fires? What flaying?boylmg? 
 InLeadi.or Oylci ? What old,or newer Torture 
 Muft I receiuePwhofc euery word deferues 
 TotaOc of thy moft worft. Thy Tyranny 
 (Together working with thy lealoufies, 
 Fancies too weke for Boyes.too grcene and idle 
 F<5r Girles of Nine) O thinke what they haue done, 
 And then run mad indeed : flarke-mad: for all 
 Thy by-gone fooleries were but fpices of it. 
 That thou betray cd'ft /W<>Mr/,'c wss poihing, 
 (That did but fhew thee,of a Foole,inconflant, 
 And damnable ingraccfull:) Nor was 'C much. 
 Thou would'ft haue poyfon'd good ^wtfa'j Honor, 
 To haue him kill a King : pooreTrefpatTes, 
 Moremonftrous ftandlngby : whereof 1 reckon 
 The cafting forth to Crowes,thy Baby-daughter^ 
 T be or none.or little; though a Deuill 
 Would haue fhed water out of fue,ere don't s 
 Nor is't diredly lay d to thee the death 
 Of the young Prince, whofe honorable thoughts 
 (Thoughts high for one fo tendrr)cleft the heart 
 That could conceiuc a grofle and foolifh Sire 
 Blemifh'd his graciousDam : this is not,no, 
 Layd to thy anfwere: but the lad: O Lords, 
 When I haue faid.cry woe: the Qjjeenc.thc Queenc. 
 
28S 
 
 Thefweet'ft. dcer'ft creature's dead:& vengeance for't 
 JCot d'op d downe yet. 
 
 Lord. The higher powres forbid. 
 f* 1 fay fhe's dead . He fwear't. If vord,nor oath 
 Ptcuiilenot, go and Tie if you can bring 
 Tin&ure.oriuftreinher lip, her eye 
 Heau outwardly,or breath within, He ferueyou 
 As 1 would do the Gods. Bm,Othou Tyrant, 
 Do not icpent thefe things, for they are heauicr 
 Then all thy woei can ftirre : therefore betake thce 
 To nothing but difpsire. Athoufand knees, 
 Ttn thoufand yeares together, naked, farting, 
 Vpon a barren Moumaine, and flill Winter 
 In ftorme perpetual!, could not mout the Gods 
 To looke that way tliou wer't. 
 
 Let. Goon, goon 
 
 Thou canft not fpeake too much, I haue defetu'd 
 All tongues to tjlke their bittrcft. 
 
 Lard. Say no morej 
 
 How ere the bufmefle Iocs, you haue made fault 
 I th boldncfle of your fpeech 
 
 ft*. \ am fvrry fot't ; 
 
 AU fault 1 1 make, when I Oiall come to know them, 
 I do repent : .Mas, 1 haue thcw'd too much 
 The rafhnefle of a woman : ht is toaeht 
 To th'Noble heart. Wht' gone, and what's pafthelpe 
 Should be paflgrcefe: Do not receiue affiiftion 
 At my petition 5 1 befeech you, rather 
 Let me be punifh'd,. that haue minded you 
 Of what you fhould forget. Now (good eny Liege) 
 Sir, RoyalLSir , forgiur a foolifh woman ; 
 The louc 1 bore yourQjjeenc ( Lo, foole againe) 
 lie fpeake of he; no more, nor of your Children : 
 lie not remember you of my ov/nc Lord 
 (Who is loft too:) take yourpatiencc toyou, 
 And lie fay nothing 
 
 Let. Thou didfl fpcakc but well, 
 When mod the truth : which 1 reccyue much better, 
 Then to be piturd of thee. Prethee bring me 
 To the dead bodiei of my Qujerne, and Sonne. 
 One graue (hall be for both : Vpon them lhll 
 The caufci of their death appcare (vnto 
 Our fhamc pcrpetuall) once a day.lle vifit 
 The Chappe!) where they lye, and teares fted there 
 Shall be my recreation. So long is Nature 
 Wrll beare vp with this excrcifc, fo long 
 1 dayly TOW to vfeit Come, and leade me 
 Joihcfcforrowes. 
 
 Scxna Tertia. 
 
 ^*r.Thou art perfea then, our (hip hath toucht vpco 
 The Defarts 
 
 (.Mar 1 (my Lord) and feare 
 We haue Landed in ill time : (he skies looke grimly, 
 And threaten prefcnt bliifter*. In my confcience 
 The hcaueni wi'h chat we haue in hand, are angry, 
 And frowne vpon'. 
 
 Ant, Their facrcd wil'i be done : go get -boord, 
 Lookt to th/ barke.lle not be long before 
 
 I call pon tkee. 
 
 Mar. Make your betl hafle, and go not 
 
 Too-farre i'tb Land : 'tit like to be lowd weather. 
 
 Br fides this place is famous for thcOcatures 
 
 Of prry, that keepevpon't. 
 4*tit> Co ihou a way | 
 
 He follcTw inflantly. 
 
 t^i.v. lam glad at heart 
 
 T o be fo ridde o'th bufinelTe. txil 
 
 Ant. Come, poore babe; 
 
 I haue heard (but not belecuM) the Spirits o'th'dead 
 May walke againe . iffuch thing be, thy Mother 
 Appear'd to me lalt ni ght : fortie'rc was drcame 
 So like a waking. To me comes a creature, 
 Sometimes her head on one fide, fome another, 
 1 neurr faw a verTcU of like forrow 
 So fill d, and fo becomming : in pure white Robei 
 Like very fanflity (he did approach 
 My Cabinc where 1 lay : thrice bow d before me, 
 And (gafping to begin fome fpeech) her eye 
 Becametwo fpouts ; the func fprni.anon 
 Did (his breakeftomher. Qo^d Annttnm l 
 Smce Fate ( againft thy better difpofition) 
 Hath made thy petfon for the 7 hower-out 
 Of my poore babe, according to thine oath, 
 Places remote enough are in Bchimi* t 
 There weepe, and leaue u crying: nd for tbe L/ibe 
 Is counted loft for cuer, PertLia 
 I prethce call't : For this vngcmle bufinelTe 
 Put on thee, by my Lord, thou ne're lhalt fee 
 Thy Wife F**faa more . and fo, with fhric kes 
 She melted into Ayre. Affrighted much, 
 1 did in time collet my fclfe, and thought 
 This waj fo, and no (lumber : Dreames, are loycs, 
 Yet for this once, yea fuperftinouOy, 
 Ivillbef S uar'dbytlm. Idobeleeue 
 Hermione hath futkr'd death, and that 
 Aye'.lt would (this being mdeedc the iiTue 
 Of King Polixenei) it fliould heere be laide 
 (Eiilif r for life, or death) vpon the earth 
 Ofit'i right Father. Blo(Tom, fpeed thecwel!, 
 There lye, and there thy charra3er : there thefe, 
 Which may if Fortune pleafe, both breed thee (pretty) 
 And ft ill reft thine. The ftorme begmnes,pocte wreuh. 
 That for thy mothers fault, art thus expcs'd 
 To lotTe, and what may follow. Wccpc! caonot, 
 But my heart blecdes : and molt accur ft am I 
 To be by oath enioyn'd to this. Farewell, 
 The day frownes more and" tnonr : thou'it like to hane 
 A lullabie too rough . 1 neue. 
 The heauens fodim,by day. A f*uif>r clamor? 
 WellmayIgeta.boord:Th: 
 l.am gone for euer. 
 
 Shef. I would there were.no *ge i^^i^^^^^H 
 three and twenty, or that youth > 
 
 for there is nothing (in th? beiwc 
 
 ehes with childe, wronging 
 
 fighting hearke you now : would 
 
 braincs of nincteene, and two and t 
 
 ther ? They haue fcarr'd awv 
 
 which I feare the Wolfe will 
 
 fter ; If any where 1 haue then 
 
 zirtfofluy Gcod-]uckc(ar 
 
 weheere?Mer<y on's, aBarn*? A 
 
 boy , or a Childe T wonder ?(ftJJ 
 
 ooc; Cure fome Scape | TboH 
 
can re*dc Waiting-Gentlewoman in the fcape : thii ha 
 bcene (ome ftaire-wotke, fom* Trunke-worke.fome be- 
 bindc-doore worke t rhey were warmer that got this, 
 then thepoorc Thing is heere. He take it vp for pity.yet 
 lie tarry (ill my fonnccome : he hallow'd but eucn now. 
 Whoa-ho-hoa. 
 
 AnrOtow, 
 
 Cl. Hilloa.loa. 
 
 Sbef. What ? art fo neere ? ifthou'ltfeea thing to 
 c like on, when thou art dead and rotten, come hither : 
 wht yl'ft thou, man ? 
 
 1. I haue feene two fuch fights, by Sea & by Land: 
 but ( am not to fayit is a Sea, for it is now the fikie, be. 
 t wixt the Firmament and it, you cannot thruft a bodkins 
 point. 
 
 Shep. Why boy, how it it ? 
 
 Cli. 1 would you did but fee how it chafes.how it ra- 
 ce J, how it takes vp the fhore,but that's not to the point: 
 Oh, the moft piueous cry of ihe poore foules,foroctimf 
 to fee 'cm and not to fee 'eu> : Now the SBippe hoanng 
 the Moone with her mame Mart, and anon fwailowed 
 with yeft and froth , at you'ld thruft a Cotke intoahogf- 
 head. And then for the Land-feruice , to fee how the 
 Bcare tore out bis (houlder-bone, how he cride to mee 
 for helpe, and Oud hi* name was y^/i|'mw,a Nobleman: 
 But to make an end of the Ship, to fee how the Sea flap- 
 dragon d it : but firft, how the poore foules roared, and 
 the l"a (nock'd thtrrn:and how ihc poore Gentleman roa- 
 red, and the Beare mock d him, both roaring lowder 
 then the fea, or weather. 
 
 Shrp. Namt of mercy, when was this bey ? 
 
 do. Now, now : I haoc not wink'd fince I fawthefe 
 fights : . the men are not yet cold vndci water, nor the 
 Bearc halfe din'd on the Gentleman : he's at it now. 
 
 Sbef Would I had bin by, to haue help'd the olde 
 man. 
 
 C!. I would you had beene by the fliip Me, to haue 
 help'd her;there your charity would haue lack'd footing. 
 
 Skef. Heaiiy matters, heauy matters: but lookethee 
 heere boy. Now bleffethy felfe: thou met'ft with things 
 dying, I with things new borne Here's a fight for thte: 
 Lookc tliee, a bearmg-cloath for a Squires childe: looke 
 tliec heere, take vp, take vp(Boy:)open't : fo, let's fee,it 
 was told me 1 fhould be rich by the Fairies. This is fomc 
 Changtlmg opcn't : what's within, boy ? 
 
 Clo. You're a mad oldcman: Ifthefinnes of your 
 youth are forgiuen you, you're well to due. Golde, ail 
 Gold. 
 
 Shrp. THis is Faiery Gold boy, and 'rwill proue fo: vp 
 with t, keep* it clofe : home, home, the next way. We 
 are luckie(boy) a.ndto bee fo ftill requires nothing but 
 ft crecie. Let my fheepe go Come (good boy)the next 
 wav honv. 
 
 CU. Go you the next way with your Findings, lie go 
 fee if the Bearr bc gone from the Gentleman, and how 
 much he hath eaten: ihev re neuer curfl but when they 
 are hungry : if there be any ot him lcft,Ile bury it. 
 
 Shep, That's a good deed : if thou mayeft difeerne by 
 tht which is left of him, what he Is, fetch me to eh'iight 
 of hinu 
 
 Clo**e. *Mari7 will I : and you fhall helpe to put him 
 i'th 'ground. 
 
 Sbef. Tis a lucky da/, boy, and wee*! do good deeds 
 on't Exnott 
 
 , ScenaTrinia. 
 
 PiiterTimt, the Cbtrr .. 
 
 Time. Ithatpleafeforne.tryall: both ioy and terror 
 Of good, and bad -. chat makes, and vnfoldj error. 
 Now t.ikc vpon me (in the name of Time) 
 To vie my wings : Impute it not a crime 
 To roc, or my fwift paflage, that I flide 
 Ore futeenc yeercs.and leaue the growth vntride 
 Of that wide gap, fince.it is in my powre 
 To orethrow Law, and m one felfe. borne howre 
 TopUnt.and ore-wbelmeCuftotne. LecmepafTc 
 The Time I am, ere anyent'ft Order was, 
 Or what is now rcceiu'd. I witneiTc to 
 The times that brought them in, (o fha'l 1 da 
 To th'frcfheft things now reigning, and make ft*!* 
 The glittering of this prefem.as my Tale 
 Now feemcs to it : your patience this allowing, 
 I turne my glafle, and giue my Scene fuch growing 
 As vou had flept betweene : Ltontei leautng 
 Th cffcdb of his fond teajoufies, fo grceuing 
 That he fhuts Tp himCelfe. Imagine me 
 (Gentle Spc&ators) that I now may be 
 In faire Bohemia, and remember well, 
 I mentioned a fonneo'th'Ktngs, which Pltriz^S 
 ] now name to you: and with Ipeedfo pace 
 To fpeakeof Perdir4 f r\cvt growne in grace 
 Equall withwond'nng. What of her infues 
 1 lift noc prophefie : but let Times newes 
 Be knowne when (it brought forth. A fhepherd* datjgh- 
 And what to her adheres, which followes after, (tet 
 Is th'argument ofTime- of thii allow, 
 If euet you haue fpent time worfe, ere now : 
 Ifneucr.yet that Time himftlfe doth fay, 
 He wifhei carneflly, you ocucr may. f, xit. 
 
 Scena Secunda. 
 
 Eter r Tlixenes, ttxd Camilla. 
 
 Poi \ pray ihrr (good CtmtSa) be no more importu- 
 nate: us a fukneflc denying thee any thing : a death to 
 grant this 
 
 C*m. It is fifteene yceres fince 1 faw my Countrey : 
 though 1 haoe (for the rooft part) bin ayred abroad,! de- 
 fire to lay my bones there. Befides, the penitent King 
 (my M after) hath lent for me. to whofe feeling forrowes 
 1 might be (ome allay, or 1 orcweene to thmkcfo)vhich 
 M another fpurre to my departure. 
 
 Pol. As thou lou'ft me (*mifte} Wipe not out the red 
 of thy leruice, by leauing me now : the neede 1 haue of 
 tfice, thine ownci goodnefle hath made : better not to 
 haue had thee, then thus to want thee, thou haumg made 
 roe BufinefTes, (which none (without th<) canfufrtci- 
 ently manage) muft either ftay to execute them thy felfe, 
 or take away with thec the very feruices thou haft done; 
 which if 1 haue not enough confidered ('as too much I 
 cannot) to bee more thankefull to thee, fhsll bee my ftu- 
 die, and my profits therein, the heaping friendfhippes. 
 Of that fatall Countrey Sicilha, prethec fpeake no more, 
 whofe tery rurn>ng,punoifhes me with the remerobi inr* 
 R h of 
 
zpo 
 
 TbeftfntersTtle. 
 
 of that penitent (as thou ealft him) nd reconciled King 
 my brother, whofc lofle of hi* moft precioui Greene & 
 Children, are euen now to be -ftefh lamented. Say to 
 me, when fa w'ft thou the Prince Florix.ell my ion ? King* 
 are no lefle vnhappy, their i(Tuc,not being gracious, then 
 they are in loofing them, when they haue approued cheir 
 Vcrtuci. 
 
 Cam. Sir, it is three dayes fince 1 faw the Prince; what 
 hi* happier affayres may be, are to me vnknowne : but 1 
 hjue (mifsingly) noted, he is oflace much reiyred from 
 Court, and is leffe frequent to his Princely cxertifes then 
 formerly he hath appeared. 
 
 Pot. 1 haue confiderrd fo much (Camilla) and with 
 fomc care, fo farre, that I haue eyes vnder my feruice, 
 which look c vpon his remouednefle: from whom I haue 
 this Intelligence, that he is feldomefrom thehoufe of a 
 oioft homely fhephcard : a man (they fay) that from very 
 nothing, and beyond the imagination of his neighbors, 
 jsgrowneimoanvnfpeakableeftatc. 
 
 Cum. 1 haue heard (fir) of fuch a man , who hath a 
 daughter ofmofl rare note : the report of her is extended 
 more, then can be thought 10 begin from fuch a cottage 
 
 Pel. That's likewife pan of my Intelligence : but(I 
 feare)the Angle that pluckes our fonne thither. Thou 
 fhalt accompany vs to the place, where we will (not ap- 
 pearing what we are)haue fome queftion with the (hep- 
 heard ; from whofe fimplicity, 1 thinke it not vneafie to 
 get thecaufeof my Tonnes lefortthether 'Preihebe my 
 prefent partnet in (his bufmcs.and lay afide the thoughts 
 ofSicillia. 
 
 CMH. 1 willingly obey your command. 
 
 fl. My beft CamiHo,vit muft difguife our felues..r/ 
 
 Scena Tertia 
 
 Emtr ^im 
 
 Mfao Dafftdib btgm tofter 
 nth heigh the TJcxj oner the Jolt. 
 Why then comet in the fweet v'tkejttrt. 
 For ibe red blood raignt m y or'mttripait. 
 
 Tbt white [hettt Ueachmg oa the hedge, 
 Wtthhij iheftreet birds,O kcv> they 
 Dothfft my pugging totlb tn tdge, 
 For a tjtian tfAlt ua dijlfo^aKin 
 
 The Larkf.tlme tirra 
 . With hrifb.tht Thmfb a *dthe lay : 
 
 Are Summer font i far me andmj Avnl> 
 
 tyhili rfc If l tumbling in tiff kJ. 
 
 1 haue feru'd Prince FlerixsH, and in my time wore three 
 pile, but now t am out of feiuice. 
 
 ' 'B ut faK I go moume for that (my detre) 
 
 ibf-fale Msentfrinetbj night : 
 And whet I wander hire,aad there 
 
 1 ibtn do mtftga right. 
 If Ti*kt" *>*J hitue leout le lint, 
 ondleare tie Sav-ikj'tTltsrgft, 
 
 account I el! my fine, 
 **d in the Stocks' aneuth-it. 
 
 My Trirricltc it (heetej : when the Kite builds, looke to 
 lerter Linnen. MFa:bnam'dme ix/*m/'rM',whobCr 
 
 ing (aj J am) Sytttr'd vndei Mercuric, wjtlikewife a 
 fnzpper-vp of vnconfidered ififles; With Dye a r.d drab, 
 Ipurchas'd thts Caparifon 7 ancl my Reuennew j$ the filJy 
 Cheate. Gallowes, and Knoctit, are too powet full on 
 the Highway. Beating and hanging are terrors to mce ; 
 For she life to come, 1 fleep* out the thought of it, A 
 prize, apriz.e 
 
 Enter Clmrne. 
 
 Clt. Let me fee, tuery Letuen-weather toddes ,cuery 
 rod yeeldes pound and odde (hilling : fifuene hundred 
 (borne, what comes the wooll too ? 
 
 AM. If the fprindge hold, the Cotkc's mine. 
 
 Ch I cannot do't without Cornpim. Let mee fee, 
 what am I to buy for oui Sheepe-lhearing-Feaft? Thr 
 pound of Sugar, fiye pound of Currence, Rice: What 
 will this fifter of mine do with Rice ? But my father hath 
 made her Miftm of the Feaft, and flie layes it on Shee 
 hathmade-me four and twenty Nofe-gayes for the (hea- 
 rers(thice-manfong-mQn, all, and very good onts) but 
 they are moft of them Meanes and Bafes ; but one Puri- 
 tan amongft them, and he fmgv Pfalmcj 10 home-pipes, 
 I muft haue Saffron to colour the Warden Pics, Mace: 
 Dates, none : that's out of my note : Nutmegges, feuen } 
 aRaceortwoofGinger, but that Imay begge : Foure 
 pound of Prcwyns, and as many ofReyfons o'th Sun. 
 
 AM Oh,that euer 1 was borne. 
 
 fit- I'th'narrteofme. 
 
 Ant. Oh helpe me, helpe met . plucVr but off theft 
 tagges : and then. death,death. 
 
 t'lo. Alacke poort foule, thou haft need of more rag* 
 to lay on thee .rather then haue thtfe off. 
 
 At. Oh fir, the loathfomnefle of them offend mee, 
 more then the ftripesl haueieceiucd, which are mightte 
 onc> and million!. 
 
 Clu. Alas poore rr.an, a million of beating may ceme 
 r.o a great matter. 
 
 Aut. } am rob d fir, and beaten : rny money, andtp- 
 parrell tane from me,and thefe deieftable things put vp- 
 on me. 
 
 Cl. What,by a horfe-man.or a foot-man ? 
 
 *Aia. A footman (fweet fir) a footman 
 
 (if. Jndeed,he fhould be a footman, by the garments 
 he has left with thee ; Ifrhubeea horfemns Coate , it 
 hath feene very hot fetuice. Lend me thy hand, lie hrlpe 
 thee. Come.leod me thy hand. 
 
 AM. Oh good fir, tenderly joh. 
 
 Clt. Alas poore foule. 
 
 Am. Oh good fir, foftly , good fir : 1 feare (fir) my 
 ftioulder-blade is out. 
 
 Clo. Hownow?Canfi(tand? 
 
 Jl*t. SoFtly.deere fir : good fir, foftly : you ha done 
 me a charitable offiff 
 
 Clt. Doeft lacle any mony ? 1 haue a little mony for 
 thee. 
 
 Ami. No.good fweet fu : no, I bcfeech you fir:I haue 
 aKinfmannot paft three quarters of a mile hence, vnto 
 whome I was going: I fhall thcrehauc money, or anie 
 thing 1 v;ant: Offer me no money I pray you, thatkilles 
 my heart 
 
 Clom What manner of Fellow was heethat robb'd 
 you? 
 
 /</. A fellow (fir) tht I hane knowne to goe about 
 with Tro!l-rny-dmes : 1 knew him once a feruant of the 
 Prince i I cann*t tell good fir, for which of his Vci- 
 tuejn ww, but heewas certamely Whipt out of the 
 Court. 
 
TheWintersTale. 
 
 f/e.His vices you would fay : there's no venue .whipt 
 out of the Court: they chetifo ictornakeit ftiy there; 
 and yet it will no more but abide. 
 
 A*t. Vices I would fay (Sir ) I know this man well, 
 he hath bene fince an Ape-bearer, then a Proccflc-feruer 
 (a Bayliffc) iben bee compaft a Motion of the Prodigill 
 fonnc, and married a Tinkers wife, within a Mile where 
 my Land and Liuing lye; ; and (hading Bowne ouer ma- 
 ny knauifh profeiHons) he fctled onely in Rogue: fomc 
 call him Autoliciu. 
 
 Cl. Out vpon him: Prig for my life Prig:he haunts 
 Wakes,Faires,and Beare-baitings. 
 
 Ant. Very true lir : he fir hee : that's the Rogue thac 
 put me into tins apparrcil. 
 
 flo. Not a Wore cowardly Rogue in all "Bohemia ; If 
 yotihadbutlook'dbigge, andfpitathim, hec'ld bane 
 runne. 
 
 Aut. I mart confclTc to ycu(fir)! am no fighter : I am 
 falfe of heart that way.& chat he knew I warrant him. 
 
 Clo. How doyou now ? 
 
 vint. Sweet fir, mucli better then I was : 1 can (land, 
 nei walke: I will eucn take my leiue of you,6t pace fofu 
 ly towards myKinfr.i3.io. 
 
 Clo. Shall I bring thee on the way? 
 
 AMI. No,goodfac'dfir,nofweetfir. 
 
 C/o. Then rarthecwcll. I muft go buy Spices for our 
 (hcepe-fnearing. Exit. 
 
 Aut. Profper you fwcet fir. Your purfe is not hoc e- 
 nough topurchafeyour spice: He be with you at your 
 flieepe-Jlicaring too : If i make not this Cheat bring out 
 another, and the (hecrers prouc fliecpe.let me be vnrold, 
 and my name put in the booke ot'Vertue. 
 
 Song. feg'<m t fy.en,tkff>0t pathway, 
 Aid merrily 
 
 Hath not beene viP3 to feare:) euen now I tremble 
 To thinke your Father, by fome accident 
 Should paffc this way. as you did : Oh the Fates, 
 How would he looke, to fee his wotkc, fo noble, 
 Vildely bound vp ? What would he lay ? Or how 
 Should 1 (in thclc my borrowed Flaunts) behold 
 The Rernneffe ofhis rJrefence? 
 
 Flo. Apprehend 
 
 Nothing but iollity : theGoddes themfelues 
 (Hu mbling their Deities to loue) haue taken 
 The ftiapcs of Bcafts vpon them. lupicer, 
 Became a Bull, and bellow'd : the greene Neptone 
 A Ram, and bleated : and the Fire-roab'd-God 
 Golden Apollo, a poors humble Swaine, 
 As I feeme how. Their transformations, 
 Were neuer for a peccc of beauty, rarer, 
 Nor in a way fo chafte : fince ray defircs 
 Run not before mice honor : nor my Lufls 
 Burne hotter then my Faith, 
 
 Pn-4 ObutSir, 
 
 Your rcfolutipn cannot hold, when 'tis 
 Oppoi'd (as it muft be) by th'powre of the King : 
 One of thefe rwo muft be necefsities, 
 Which then will fpeake, that you muft change this pur. 
 Or I my life. (pofe, 
 
 Flo. Thou dect'ft ttrdit*, 
 With thefc forc'd thoughts, F prethee darlren not 
 The Mirth o'th'Feaft : Or He be thine (my Fairc) 
 Or not my Fathers. For I cannot be 
 Mine owne, nor any thing to any, if 
 I be not thine. To this I am moll confiant, 
 Though deftiny fay no. Be merry (Gentle)' 
 Strangle fuch thoughts as thefe, with anything 
 That you behold the while. Your guefts are comming: 
 Life vp your countenance, as it were the day 
 Of celebration of chat nuptial}, which 
 We two haue fworne fhall corue. 
 
 Peril. O Lady Fortune, 
 Stand you aufpicious. 
 
 Flo. See, your Guefts approach, 
 AddreflTeyour felfe to entertainc them fprightly, 
 And let's be red withmirxh. 
 
 Shep. Fy (daughter) when my old wfclin'd : vpon 
 This day, (lie was both Paptlcr, Butler, Cooke, 
 Both Darce and Scruant : Wdcom'd all : feru'd alt, 
 Would ting her fong, and dance her turne : nov* heere 
 At wpper end o'th Table; now, I'tb middle : 
 On his fhoulder, and his : her face o'rire 
 W ith labour, and the thing (he tooke to quench it 
 She would to each one fip. You are retyred, 
 As if you were a feafted one ; and not 
 The Hoftcfie of the meeting : Pray you bid 
 Thefe vnknowne friends ID'S welcome, for it is , 
 A way to maker % better Ftiends, more knowne. 
 Come, quench your bfufiies, and prefent your felft 
 That which you are, Mifttis o'th'Peaft. Come^OD, 
 And bid vs welcome to your flieepc-fhearing, 
 As your good flocke {hall profper. 
 
 Ptrd. Sir, welcome: 
 It is my Fathers will, I fhould take on mce 
 The Hofteflcftip o'th'day : you're welcome fir. 
 Gioe me thofe Flo wres there (Dercaf.) Reuercnd Sirs, 
 For you, there's Rofemary, and Rue, thcfc keepe 
 Seemi:ig,and fauour all the Winter long : 
 Grace, and Remembrance be to you both, 
 And welcome to ouf Shearing. 
 
 & 
 
 rrily bent the Stilt- 
 Atrerry heart gut all the dty t 
 
 xa. 
 
 Seen a Quart a. 
 
 Eater Flari3^eS t f J > erflit l t,Shepber/i,Claame i ?olixenti,C*. 
 
 Flo. Thefe your vnvfuall weeds, to each part of you 
 Do's giue a life : no Shepherdefic, but tier* 
 Peering in Aprils front. This yoar {hccpe-flicaring, 
 Is as a meeting of the petty Gods, 
 And you the Ojiecnc on't. 
 
 Ttrd. Sir : my gracious Lord, 
 To chide at your cmcaracs, it not becomes me : 
 (Oh pardon, that I name them:) your high felfe 
 The gracious marke o'th'Land, you haue obfcor'd 
 With a S waincs wearing : and me (poore lowly Maide,' 
 MoftGodde'fTe.likeprank'd vp: But that our Feafts 
 In euery Meffe.haue folly ; and the Feeder,* 
 D>geft with a Cuftome. 1 Oioiild blufli 
 To fee you fo attyr'd : fwojrne I thinke, 
 To fticw my felfe a glatfe. 
 
 fh. Ibleflethetime. 
 
 When my good Falcon, madcher flight n-crofle 
 Thy Fathers ground 
 
 Perd. Now Joue affoord you cauic : 
 To me the difference forge* dread (yonrGreatr.efTe 
 
Tot. Shepherdefle, 
 
 (A faire one are you:) well you fit our ages 
 With flowrcs of Winter. 
 
 Perd. Sir, the y ere growing ancient, 
 Not yet on fummers death, nor on the birth 
 Of trembling winter, die fay reft flowres o'th feafon 
 Arc our Carnations, and flreak'd Gilly-vors, 
 (Which fome call Natures bafhrds) of thatkind 
 Owrufticke Gardens barren, and I care not 
 To gee flips of them. 
 
 Pl. Wherefore (gentle Maiden; 
 Do you neglect them. 
 
 Ptrd. For I haue heard it faid, 
 There it sn Art, which in iheir pideneflc (harts 
 With great creating-Nature. 
 
 Tel. Say there be: 
 
 Yet Nature ii made better by no rr.eane, 
 But Nature makes that Meane : fo oner that Arc, 
 (Which you fy addcs to Nature )u an Art 
 That Nature makes : you fee (fweet Maid) we m jrry 
 A gentler Sien, to thewiMeftStocke-, 
 And make conceyue a barke of bafer kindc 
 By bud of Nob! errata. This is an Art 
 Which do's mend Nature : change 'it rather, but 
 The Art itfelfe. is Nature. 
 
 Perd. So it is. 
 
 Pel. Then make you Garden rich in Gilly'vors, 
 And do not call them baHards. 
 
 Terd. He not put 
 
 TheDiblein earth, to fet one (lip of them: 
 No more then were I painted, 1 would wifli 
 Thi j youth ftiould fay 'twer well : and onely therefore 
 Dcfirc to brwd by me. Here's flowres for you : 
 H<3t Laucndcr, Mints, Sauory, Martorum, 
 The Mary-gold,that goci to bed vvith'Sun, 
 And with him rifes, weeping : Thefe are flowres 
 Of middle fumrner,and I think&thgy arc giueo 
 To rrwn of middle ge. Y 'are very welcome. 
 
 Cam. I llio'uld leaue gTafing, were I ofyour flocke, 
 And onely liuc by gaz.jng. 
 
 Pert. Outbids: 
 
 You'ld be fo leanc, that blafts of January (Friend, 
 
 Would blow you through and ihrougn.Now (my fairft 
 I would I had foine Flowrcs o'th Spring, that might 
 Becomeyoar time of day : and yours, and yours, 
 That wcare vpori your Virgin-brandies yet 
 Your Maiden. beads growing : O Profirpiaa, 
 For theFlowres now, that (frighted) thou let'ft fall 
 From- Dfffis Waggon : DafTadilt, 
 That come before the Swallow dzres, and lake 
 The windcs of March with beauty : Violets (dim, 
 But fweeter then the lids &( /MHO'S eyes, 
 Or C)sherc*s breath) pale Prime-rofcs, 
 That dye vnmamcd, ere they can behold 
 Bright Phoebus in hit flrength (a Maladie 
 Moll incident to Maids:)boldOxlips, and 
 The Crowne Imperial] : Liliicj of all kinds, 
 (Tlic FIowrc-de-Luce being one.) O.thefe I lackf, 
 To make you Garlands of) and my fweet friend, 
 To drew him o're, and or. 
 
 Fit. What? like a Coat fes" 
 
 Perd. No, like a banke, for Loue to lye, aod play on: 
 No t like a Coarfe : or if : not to be b -iried, 
 But quick e, and in miooarrnes. Come, take your flours, 
 Merhinkcs I play as I haue feenethemdo 
 la Whitfon-Paftorals : Sum this Robe of mine 
 
 Do's change my dlfpohrion: 
 
 Fit. Whatvoudo, 
 
 Still betters what is done. When yon fpealce (Swet) 
 I'ld hjue you do it euer : When you (ing, 
 I'ld haue you buy, and fell To : fo giue Almej, 
 Pray fo : and for the ord'ring your Affay res, 
 To fmg ibfcm too. When^ou do dance, I wiftiyou 
 A waue o'th Sea, that you might euer do 
 Nothing but that tmouc frill, flill fo: 
 And owne no other Function. Ech your doing, 
 (So fmgular, in each particular) 
 Crownes what you are doing, in the prefent deeds, 
 That all your Aftts, are Queenes. 
 
 Perd. O Dariclti, 
 
 Your praifcs are too large: but that your youth 
 And the true blood which peepcsfairelythrough't, 
 Do plainly giue you out an vnftain'd Sphepherd 
 With wiledome, I might fear (my Derides) 
 You woo'd me the falfe way. 
 
 Fir. Ithinkeyouhaue 
 As little skill to feare, as I haue purpofe 
 To put you to't. But come, our dance I pray, 
 Your hand (my PerJita:') fo Turtles paire 
 That neuer meane to part 
 
 Ptrd. Ilefwearefor'em. 
 
 Po . This is the prettieft Low-borne Lafle/hateuer 
 Ran on the-greene-ford : Nothing (he do's, or feerhes 
 But fmackes of fomething greater then hfr felfe, 
 Too Noble for th'u place. 
 
 Cam. He tels her fomething 
 That makes her blood looke on't : Good Tooth flic b 
 TheQucene of Curds and Creame. 
 
 Clo. Come on: flrike vp. 
 
 Dtrcts. Moffa mufi be your Miflri* : marry Garlick 
 to mend her kimng with. 
 
 <JMcp. Now in good rime. 
 
 do. Not a word,a word,we (land vpon our DJannerj, 
 ComCjflrikevp. 
 
 Heert * Duunce ofShtfttardsund 
 Sixpkwddtfftt. 
 
 fel. Pray good Shepheard, what fairc Sws'me is this, 
 Which dances with your daughter ? 
 
 Sbep. They call him 2>or/c/, andboafjs himfclfe 
 To haue a worthy Feeding ; but I haue it 
 Vpon his ownereport,andlbeleeueit : 
 He looke& like footh : he fayes he loues my daughter, 
 1 thinke fo too ; for neuer gaz'd the Moone 
 Vpon the water, as hee'l itand and reade 
 As 'twere my daughters eyes : and to be plaine, 
 I thinke there is not talfe a kifle to choofc 
 Who loues another bqft. 
 
 Pol. She dances featly. 
 
 Shep. So Che do's any thing, though I report it 
 That fhould be filent : If yong Deficits 
 Do light vpon her, (he fliall bring him that 
 Which he not drcames of EnttrSfrmmt. 
 
 Str. O Mafter : if you did but hearethe Pedler t the 
 doore, you would neuer dance againe after aTabor and 
 Pipe: no, the Bag-pipe could not moue you : hee fmges 
 feuerall Tunes, fafter then you'l tell money : hec vttcrs 
 them as he had eaten ballads and all mens caret grew to 
 his Tunes; 
 
 Clo, He could neucr conic better : hee fliall come in : 
 I loue a ballad but cucn too well, if it be doleful! matter 
 merrily fci do wne : or a very plcafani thing indeed? and 
 fung lamentably, 
 
 Str. 
 
TbeWmtersTde. 
 
 Str, He hath fon for mm, or woman, of all fees: 
 
 No Milliner can fo fie his cnftomeri with Cloucs. he hu 
 theprme<t Loue-fongs forMaid*, fo without bawdne 
 (which is fhange,) withfuch delicate burthens of Oil- 
 do s .and Fadings : lump-her, and thump-her; and where 
 fome IVmh-mouih'd Kafcall, would (21 it were) meane 
 mifcheefe, andbreakea fowleeapinto the Matter, hee 
 makesthemaidtoanfweTe, lfJ>oep t dot mtnobarme god 
 man : put's him off, flights him, with trboap, dot mn no 
 karou good man. 
 
 Pol, This is a braue fellow. 
 
 Ct. Beleeeemee, thou talkeft ofan admirable con- 
 ceited fellow, has he any vn braided Wares ? 
 
 St*. Hee hath Ribbons of all the colours i th Rune- 
 bow; Pomes, more then all the Lawyers in 'Bthtmu, can 
 learnedly handle, though they come to him by th'grofle: 
 Inckles, Caddyffes, Cambnckes, Lawnej ; why he fings 
 m ouer,as they were Gods, or Goddeffes : you would 
 thinkeaSmockewerea (hee-Angell, hefo chauntes to 
 the fleeue-hand, and the worke about the fquire on t 
 
 Clo, Pte'thee bring him in, and let him approach fm- 
 
 6"g 
 
 Ptrd. Forcwame htm.that he vfe no fcurnlous words 
 in'; tunes. 
 
 Cl, Youhaueof thefePedkrs, that haue more in 
 them, chen youl'd thjnke (Sifter.) 
 
 ferd. 1. good brother, or go about to thinke. 
 
 Enter Autoltctuftngtng. 
 LfCtie Al while .It striMfn Sue*. 
 Cjprefft blackf tu ere mi Crow, 
 Clone t ai fweete 41 D*m*ikt Rfftt, 
 Mkikji far f ten t undfarnefet 
 "BugU-imctltt, Neckelace Amker> 
 ftrfume for a Ltdiei Chamber : 
 Golden JHuoifes. and Stomnchiri 
 far my Lads, togtite ihnr diert : 
 Port, aadpmkiig-ftitket f fleet*. 
 
 lacke from h "^ " ht:le ' 
 
 "Buy L*di t r elfijtur Laflcs crj -. Com* tiy 
 
 Clo, If I were not in loue withC-^/>/, thoufliouldft 
 take DO money ofme, but being enthrall'd as I m,it will 
 alfobethe bondage of cert ame Ribbons nd Glouei. 
 
 Map. I wji promis'd them againft the Feaft,but they 
 come oot too late now. 
 
 Dor. He hath promis'd you more then that,' or there 
 be lyars. 
 
 Mop. He hath paid you all he promis'd you: 'May be 
 he has paid you more, which will frame you to giue him 
 againe. 
 
 C/. If there no manners left among maids? Will they 
 weare their plackets, where they fhould beir their faces ? 
 Is there not milk ing-time ? When you are going to bed? 
 Or kill-hole ? To whiflle of thefe fecreis, but you muft 
 be tittle-catling before all our guefts?Tis well they are 
 whifpring:clamor your tongues, and not a word more. 
 
 Aiof. I haue done ; Come you ptomis d me a tawdry. 
 lacs, and a pairc of fweet Gloues. 
 
 Ctt. Haue 1 not told thee how I was cozcn'd by the 
 way,and loft all my money, 
 
 /fw.And indeed Sir, there are Cozener* abroad.ther- 
 fore it behooues men to be wary. 
 
 Clo. Feare not thou msn,thou (halt lofe nothing here 
 
 Aut, Ihopcfofir,for I haue about me many parcels 
 of charge. 
 
 Clo, What haft heerc? Ballads? 
 2rfep. Pray now buy fome : I louea ballet in print, 
 life, fot then we are fure they are true 
 
 Am. Here's one, to i verv dolefull tune, howaVfu- 
 rers wife was brought to bed^ or twenty money baggs at 
 a burthen, and how the long d to cate Adders heads, and 
 Toads cjrbonado'd. 
 
 Mop. Isittrue.thinkeyou ? 
 jiut. Very true, and but a moneth old. 
 Dor, Bltffe mefrom marrying a Vfurer. 
 Ant. Here's the Midwiues nsme to't : one Mift.T<</r. 
 Ptrter,ind fiueor fix honeft Wiues, that wereprefenc. 
 Why fhould I carry lyes abroad ? 
 Mof Pray you now buy it. 
 Clo. Come-on, lay it by : and let's firft fee moe Bal- 
 lads Wee'l buy the other things anon. 
 
 AM. Here's another ballad of a Fi(h, that appeared 
 vpon the coaft,on wenfday the fourefcor e of April, fottie 
 thoufandfadomaboue water, & fung this ballad againft 
 the hard hearts of maids : it was thought (he was a Wo- 
 man, and was turn'd into a cold fifh, for (he wold not ex- 
 change flefh with one that lou'd her : The Ballad is very 
 pit tifull, and a; true. 
 
 1)v. Is it true too, thinke you. 
 Auto!. Fiu 1 uftices hands at it, and wkneffcs more 
 then my packe will hold. 
 Clo Ly it by too ; another. 
 Am. This it a merry ballsd.buta very pretty one. 
 Mop. Let's haue fomc merry ones. 
 t/fKt. Why this is a patting merry one. and goes to the 
 tune of two maids wooing a man: there's fcatfe a Maide 
 wctlward but fhe tings it: 'tis 'm rcqueft,! can tell you. 
 
 Mop. We can both (ing it : if thou'lt beare a pait,ihou 
 0> jh heare, 'tis in threepsrts. 
 
 Dor. We had the tune on't.a month agoe. 
 AM. 1 cjn bcare my part, you rouft know tis my oc- 
 cupation : Haue at it with you: 
 
 Song Ctt you hence, for Imuftg/M 
 
 Aut, Hubert it fits HotjfH t know. 
 
 Dor. whether ? 
 
 Mop O btther ? 
 
 Dor. Whether* 
 
 Mop. Jtl>efomeithjo4thfHlliell, 
 
 ThoutomcthyftcretiteU 
 Dor: cH/*e: Lt megothtthtr: 
 Mop Or thougoift toth'Crangt, r Milt, 
 Dor: If to either thu (loft ill- 
 Aut: Neither. 
 Dor: What neither! 
 AUt; Neither : 
 
 Dor: rhatt haft frame my Leue t tt, 
 Mop Thou haft fworne it man t mtt. 
 
 Ttjer,vhetrjr^otft-> Saj whether t 
 Cla. Wee'l haue this fong out anon by our felues : My 
 Father,and the Gent.are in fad talke.ftt weeMl not trouble 
 them: Come bring away thy packaftcr ro, Wenches lie 
 buy foryou both:Pedler let's haue the firft choicejfolow 
 me girles. Aw. And you fhall pay well for em 
 
 Song, Wt&jou buy any T*pt, or Lace for your Crpe ? 
 
 Mj dainty Dufke, mj d*ere-1 
 Any Silkf, any Thr(d, nay Tojes for your hi4 
 Ofthenea>i't,4ndjinit,fini'nvt<tre.a. 
 fomf to the Pidler, <JMnty I * medlcr, 
 TT^M dttb vtttr til mem tvart-n. Exi t 
 
 Seru*ai. Mayfter, there is three Carters, threeShep 
 herds, three Neat- herds.three Swme-herds y haue mad c 
 B b ; 
 
The Mnters Tak. 
 
 pray lei's fee 
 
 themfelucs all men of hairc, they cal thcmfdues Salticrs, 
 and they hauc * Dance, which the Wenches fay is a gal- 
 ly-msufrcf ofGambols.becaufe they arc not mi but 
 they tbemfelues arc o'th'rmnde (if it bee not too rough 
 for fome, that know little but bowling) it wUlpIcafe 
 plentifully. 
 
 Sbfp. Away : Wee1 nonron't ; hcere has beene too 
 much homely foolery already 1 know (Sir) wee wca- 
 rie you. 
 
 PoL You weaoe thofe that rcfie 
 thefc foure-ihrces of Heardlmcn. 
 
 Sfr. One three of them, by their owne report (Sir,) 
 hath danc'd before the King and not the worftofthc 
 three, but turnpest wclue footeanda halfe by th'fquire. 
 
 Shef. Lcaoe your prat. ng, fince thefc good men aie 
 pleafil, let them come in but quickly now. 
 
 Scr, Why, they ftay at dooreSir 
 
 Heert a Dance cftu>elue5atyrfi. 
 
 Pol. O Father, you'l know more of that heereafter: 
 1 1 it not too fane gone? 'Tit time to pan them, 
 He'i fmple, and tols much. How oow(faire fhephcsrd) 
 Your heart u full of fomethtng, that do's take 
 Your mindcfrom feaftmg Sooth, when J wasyong, 
 And handed loue, as you do ; I was woni 
 To loadmyShee withknackci I would haue ranfackt 
 ThePedlcrsfilken Treafury, ind haucpowr d it 
 To her acceptance : you haue let him go, 
 And nothing martcd with him. If your Lafle 
 Interpretation fhould abufe, and call this 
 Your licke of loue, or bounty , you were (haired 
 For a reply at leaft, if you make a care 
 Of happie holding her. 
 
 Fit. Old Sir, I know 
 She prizes not fuch tnflej as rhefc are : 
 Thegiftsfhe lookes from me, are packt and lotkt 
 Vp m my heart, which I haue eiuen ahcady, 
 But not deliucr'd. O hearc me txezth rny life 
 Before thi ancient Sir, whom i' it fhould fecme) 
 Hath fometimc louM : I take thy hand, this hand, 
 Ac fofc asDoues-downc, and as white as it, 
 Or Eihy op ians tooth, or the fan'd (now, that's bolted 
 By th'Ndrthcrne blafti, twice ore, 
 
 Vol. What followes this ? 
 Howptemly th'yongSwame feemes to wa/h 
 The hand, was fa ire before ? 1 baue put youout. 
 Bat to your protcftatiou : Let me heare 
 What you profertc. 
 
 Fla. Do.andbe wnneffe too't. 
 
 Fol, And thu my neighbour coo ? 
 
 Flo And he, and more 
 
 Then he, and men : the earth, the heaucn$,anc) all 5 
 That were I crown'd thcrnoft Imperial! Monarch 
 Thereof mo ft worthy : were 1 the fayreft youth 
 That euermade eye fweruc, had force and knowledge 
 More then was cuer mans, I would not prize them 
 Without her Lou* ; for her, employ them all, 
 Commend them, and condemn; them to her (cruicc, 
 Or to their owne perdition. 
 
 Pel. Faircly offer 'd. 
 
 Cam. Tint fhewes a found affedioo. 
 
 Step. But my daughter, 
 Say you the like tohim., 
 
 Per. I cannot fpeake 
 
 So well , (nothing fo well ) no, nor meanc better 
 By th'patterne of mine owne thoughts, 1 cut our. 
 Thepuntif ofhia. 
 
 Shep. Take hands, a bargain* , 
 Andfriends vnknownc, you (hall bcare wltnefl* to't 
 I giue my daughter to him, and will make 
 Her Port ion, e quail his. 
 
 fit. O. that muftbce 
 
 I'lh Venue of your daughter One being dead! 
 Ifhallhauemoiethen you can drearoe ofyet. 
 Enough then for your wonder : but come-oo 
 Contract vs fore thcfc Wwnetfes. 
 
 Shep. Come, your hand : 
 And daughter, yours. 
 
 Pol. Soft Swame a-whUe, befetcb ycao, 
 Haue you a Father f 
 
 Ft. I haue : but what of him ? 
 
 P<U. Knawesheofthisf' 
 
 Ft,. He neither do s. nor fhall. 
 
 Pol. Me-thmkes a Father, 
 It at the Nuptial! of hit fonne, a gueft 
 That be(i becomes the Table : Pray you once more 
 Is not your Fathei gtowne mcapeable 
 Of reafonable affayrci ? Js he not fiupid 
 With Age, and altring Rheumcs? Can lie fpeake f heaie f 
 Know man, from man ? Difpute hu owne eftaie ? 
 Lies he not bed-rid > And agame, do' 5 notnmg 
 But whjt he did, he.ng cVivldifh > 
 
 Tl No good Sir 
 
 He has his hcihh, and ampici ftrength indeeite 
 Then mnfl haue of his ige 
 
 Pal By iny white beard. 
 You offer him (if this be lo) a wrong 
 Something trnfilliall . Reafonmy fonne 
 Should choofe himfclfe 3 wife, but as good rcafon 
 The Father (M whofe loy M nothing elfe 
 Cut fairc poHcrity) fliould hohi foo 
 In (uch a bufinefTt 
 
 Fit I yeeld all this; 
 
 But for fome otl>er reasons (my graue Sir) 
 Which (is not fit you know, ] not acquaint 
 My Father of this bufineffe. 
 
 Tot. Lei him know't. 
 
 Flo He fhall not. 
 
 P<J. Pretheelet him. 
 
 Flo Ne.hcmufinot. 
 
 Sbep. Let him (my fonne) he fcall not need to greeoe 
 At. knowing of thy choice 
 
 F l. Come, come, he muft not : 
 M*rke our Contract 
 
 />/. Marktyourdiuorce(yongfu) 
 Whom fonne I dare not call : Thou art toobafe 
 T be acknowledge. Thou a Scepters bcire, 
 That thus affecls a fheepe-hookc?Thdo, old Traitor, 
 1 am forry, that by hanging thee, I can 
 bur (horicn thy life one weeke. And thou.frcfh piece 
 Of excellent Witchcraft, whom offeree tnufl know 
 The royall Foolc thou coap'ft with. 
 Sbtf. Oh my heart. 
 
 Pel. lie hauc thy beauty fcratcht with brim & made 
 More homely then thy ftate. For thce (fond boy) 
 Iflmayeucr know thou doft but figh, 
 That thoa no more fhalt neuer fee this knacke(as ncucr 
 1 meane thou Oialt) wee'l barre thec from AiccrrTiOn, 
 Not hold thce of our blood, no not our Kin, 
 f*rretb,tn1>ettcafana&: (marke thou my word j) 
 Follow vs to the Court. Thou Churlc, for this Mine 
 (Though rail of our difjpleafure) yet we free thee 
 From the dead blow of it. And you Enchantment, 
 
 Wor. 
 
Worthy enough a Herdfman : yea htm too, 
 
 That makes himielfe (but (or our Honor therein) 
 
 Vnvvorthy thee. If euer henceforth, thott 
 
 Thefe risrall Latches, to hb entrance open, 
 
 Or hope his body more, with thy embraces, 
 
 I will deuifc a dcath,as cruell for thcc 
 
 As thou art tender to't. Exit 
 
 ?rd, Euenheerevndone: 
 I was not much a-fear d : for once, or twice 
 I wasabout to fpcake,nd cell him piainely, 
 Thcfclfe-faoie Sun, that fliines vpon his Court, 
 Hides not his vifage from our Cottage, but 
 Lookcs on alike. Wilt ploafe you (Sir) be gone ? 
 I told you what would come of this : Bcfeech you 
 Of your ownefhtc take care: This dreamc of mine 
 Being now awake, He Qucenc it no inch farther, 
 But milke my Ewes, and wcepc. 
 
 Cam. Why how now Father, 
 Speakecre thoudycft. 
 
 Shep. I cannot fpcake, nor thinke, 
 Nor davc to know, that which I know -. O Sir, 
 You heue vndone aman of foureicore three. 
 That thought to fill his grauc in quiet : yea, 
 To dye vpon the bed my father dy'de, 
 To lye clofc by his honeft bones ; but now 
 Some Hangman muft put on my fhrowd, and lay me 
 Whcreno Prieft fhouels-in duft. Oh curfed wretch, 
 That kncw'ft this was the Prince, and woiildft aducnture 
 To mingle faith wiiri him. Vndone, vndone : 
 if I might dye within Ihis houre, 1 hatie Hu'd 
 Todicwhenldefire. Exit. 
 
 fit. Why looke you fo vpon me ? 
 I am but forty, not affear'd : delaid, 
 But nothing altrcd ; What 1 was, I am : 
 More draining on, for plucking backe; not following 
 My leafh vnwillingly. 
 
 Cam. Gricious my Lord, 
 You know my Fathers temper : at this time 
 He will ajlow no fpeech : (which I do gheflTc 
 You do not purpofe to him:) and as hardly 
 Will he endure your figh:, as yet 1'feare; 
 Then till the fury of his Highncffc fettle 
 Come not before him. 
 
 FA. I not purpofe it : 
 I thinke CatniHt. 
 
 Cam. Euen he, my Lord. 
 
 Per. How often hauc I told you 'twould foe thus ? 
 How often (aid my dignity would laft 
 But till 'twerknownc? 
 
 Fl. It cannot faile, but by 
 TTieViolation ofmy faith, and then 
 Let Nature crufh the fides o'th earth together, 
 And marre the feeds within. Lift vp thy lookes : 
 :rom my fucccffion wipe me (Father) I 
 Am heyrc to my affeSion. 
 
 Cam. Beaduis'd. 
 
 fie. I am : andby my Tancifjif my Rcifon 
 Will thereto be obedient: 1 hauereafon : 
 fnot, my fences better pless'd with madncflc, 
 >o bid ii welcome. 
 Cam. Thisisdefpsrateffir.) 
 Flo. So call it : but it do's fulfill my vow; 
 need? muftthinkeithoncfty. C.imtllf, 
 *Jot for "Bohemia, nor the pompe that may I 
 Je thtre.at gleaned : for all the Sun fees, or 
 he lofe crth wombes, or theprofound feas, hides 
 
 In vnknowne fzdomes. will l brcake my oath 
 To this my faire belou'd : Therefore, 1 pray you. 
 As you haue euer bin my Fathers honour 1 *! friend 
 When he (hall mifle me, as fin faith Imeane not 
 To fee him anymore) caft your good counftiles 
 Vpon his paftion: Let my felfe.and Fortune 
 Tug for the time to come. This you may knovf, 
 And fo deliucr, I am put to Sea 
 With her, who heere I cannot hold on ihore : 
 And mod opportune to her necde, I haue 
 A Vcflcll rides faft by, but not prcpar'd 
 For this defigne. What courfe 1 meane to hold 
 Shall nothing benefit your knowledge, nor 
 Concerneme the reporting. 
 
 C*m. O my Lord, 
 
 I would your fpirit were carter for aduice, 
 Or ftrongcr for your nccde. 
 
 Flo. Heirke?W/f4, 
 He heare you by and by. 
 
 Cam. Hee's irremouesble, 
 Refolu'd for flight : Now were I happy if 
 His going, I could frame to feruemy turne, 
 Sa"ue him from danger, do him loue and honor, 
 Purchafe the fight againe of cieere Sicillia, 
 ^dthatvnhappy King, my Mafter, whom 
 1 fo much thirft to fee. 
 
 Flo. Now good CftmtSt, 
 L am fo fraught with curious bufiuefle, that 
 J leaue out ceremony. 
 
 Cam . Sir, I thinke 
 
 YOU hauc heard ofmy poore feruiccs, i'th loue 
 That I haue borne your Father ? 
 
 Flo. Very nobly 
 
 Hue you defcru'd : I*is my Fathers Muficke 
 To fpcake your deeds : not little of his care 
 To hauc them rctompenc'd, as thought on. 
 
 Cam. Well (my Lord) 
 If you may plcafe to thinke I loue the King, 
 And through him, what's neercfl to him, which is 
 Your gracious fclfe; embrace but my direction, 
 If your more ponderous and fetled proicft 
 May fuffer alteration. On mine honor, 
 He point you where you fhall haue fuch recciuing 
 As fliall become your Highnefie, where you may 
 Enioy your Mtdris ; from the whom,l fee 
 There's nodifiunlion to be made, but by 
 (As heauens forefend) your ruine : Marry her, 
 And with my belt endeuours, in your abfence, 
 Your difcontenting Father* ftriuc to qaalifie 
 And bring him vp to liking. 
 
 Flo- How Camilla 
 
 May this (almoft a miracle) be done ? 
 That I may call thce fomething more then man, 
 And after that truft to thee. 
 
 C<"- Haue you thought on 
 A place whereto you'l go ? 
 
 Flo. Not any yet : 
 
 But as th'vnthought>on accident if guilde 
 To what we wildely do, fo we profefle 
 Our felues to be the flaues of chance, and flyei 
 Of euery winde that blowes. 
 
 Cam, Then lift to me : 
 
 Thisfollowes, if you will not change your purpofe 
 But vndcrgo this flight; make for SicilHa, 
 And there prefent your felfe, and your fayre Princefle, 
 (For fo I fee (he muft be) 'fore Lttnw ; 
 
 Shee/ 
 
The Winter sTale. 
 
 She fh 11 be habited, as it becomes 
 
 The pmner of your Bed. Me ihinkes I fee 
 
 [,et*tei opening his free Armes,nd weeping 
 
 in Welcomes fcmh:asks thee there Sonne forgiucnefle. 
 
 As 'twere i'th'Fathersperfonikiflcs the hands 
 
 Of your frefh Pnnte(Tc;ore and ore diuides him, 
 
 T wixt his vnkindnffTe.and his Kindneffc : ih'one 
 
 H chides to Hell.and bids the other grow 
 
 Fader then Thought, or Time. 
 
 fit. Worthy C*m,lle, 
 What colour for my Vjfitation, fha.ll I 
 Hold vp before him? 
 
 Cam. Sent by the King your Father 
 To greet him, and to g-iue him comforts. Sir, 
 The manner of your bearing towards him, with 
 What you (as from your Father) fhall deliuer, 
 Things knowne betwixt vs three, Lie write you down*, 
 The which fhall point you forth at eoery fitting 
 What you muft fay: that he fhall not perceiue, 
 But that you hape your Fathers Bofomc there, 
 And fpeake his very Heart. 
 
 Fit. I am bound to you : 
 There is fome fppe in this. 
 
 Cum. ACourfe more promifing, 
 Then a wild dedication of your felues 
 To vnpath'd Waters.vndream d Shores; moft certaine, 
 To Miferies enough : no hope to helpeyou, 
 But as you fhake off one.to take another: 
 Nothing fo certaine, as your Anchors, who 
 Doe their beft ofiice,if they can but fray you, 
 Where you'le be loth to be -. befidej you know, 
 Profperitie's the very bond of Loue, 
 Whofe frefh complexion, and whofe heart together^ 
 Affliction alters. 
 
 Ptrd. One of ihefe is true : 
 I thinke Affliction may fubdue the Cheeke, 
 But not take-in the Mind. 
 
 Cam. Yea i fay you fo ? 
 
 There fhilJ not, at your Fathers Houfe.thefe feuen yeerei 
 Be borne another fuch. 
 
 Fit. My good Gmn'flf, 
 She's as forward.of her Breeding,ai 
 She is i'th' reare 'our Birth. 
 
 Cam, I cannot fay 'tis pitty 
 She licks Inftruclions.'for IhefeemesaMiftrtfle 
 To mart that teach 
 
 Perd. Your pardon Sir, for thil, 
 He blufh you Thanks. 
 
 Tit Myprettiert PrrditA. 
 But O.theThornes weftand vpon: (CamtSo) 
 Preferuer of ray Father, now of me. 
 The Medicine of our Houfe : how fhall we doe t 
 We are not furnifh'd like Rbtrm*s Sonne, 
 Nor fhall appeare in Sicilt*. 
 
 C*m. My Lord, 
 
 Feare none of this : I thinke you know my fortunes 
 Doe all lye there: it fliall be fo my care, 
 To hue you royally appointed^s if 
 The Scene you play.were mine. For inftance Sir, 
 That you may know you fhall not want: one word. 
 Etitir AutoltCHi 
 
 4*t. Ha,h,what a Foole Honeftie is ? and TruMrii 
 fworne brother) a very fimple Gentleman. 1 haue fold 
 II my Tromperie: not a counterfeit Stone,not a Ribbon, 
 Glafle, Pomander, Browch.Table-booke, Ballad, Knife, 
 Tpe,Gloue,Shooe-tye,Bracelet.Horne-Ring,toketpe 
 
 my Pack from farting : they throng who fhould buy fir ft 
 as if my Trinkets had beene hallowed, and brought t be- 
 nediflion to the buyer : by which roeanes, I fa w whofe 
 Purfe was beft in Picture ; and what I faw, to my good 
 vfe.I rcmembred. MyClowne (who warns but fome- 
 thing to beareafonableman) grew fo in louewith the 
 Wenches Song.that hee would not ftirre his Petty-toes, 
 till he had both Tune and Words, which fo drew ihe reft 
 of the Heard to me, that all their other Sences ftucke in 
 Eares: you might haue pmth'd a Placket, it was fence- 
 leffe ; 'twas nothing to gueld a Cod-peece of a Purfe : J 
 would haue fill'd Reyes of that hung inChaynes : no 
 hearing,no feeling, but my Sirs Song, and admiring the 
 Nothing of it. So that in this time of Lethatgie.I pickd 
 and cut moft of their Fefliuall Purfes : And had not the 
 old-man come in with a Whoo-bub agamft his Daugh- 
 ter, and the Kings Sonne, and fcar'd my Chowghes fron 
 the Chaffe, I had not left a Purfe aliue in the whol 
 Army. 
 
 Cam. Nay.but my Letters by this meanes being there 
 So foone as you arriue.fhall cleare that doubt. 
 
 Flo. And thofe that you'le procure from King Ltn 
 
 Cam. Shalffatiifie ycur Father. 
 
 Perd. Happy be you : 
 All that you fpeake, fhewes faire. 
 
 Cam. Who haue we here? 
 Wee'le make an Inflrument of this ; omit 
 Nothing mav 1 giue vs aide. 
 
 -Am. If they haueouer-heard me now:why hanging 
 
 CM*. How now (good Fellow) 
 Why fhak'ft thou fo ? Feare not (man) 
 Here's no harme intended tothee. 
 
 j4m. ,J amapoore Fellow.Sir. 
 
 Cam. Why.be fo Hill : here's no body will (tealc tha 
 from thee : yet for the out-fide of thy pouertie, ve muf 
 make an exchange; therefore dif-cafeihfeir.fhnily(thou 
 muft thinke there's anecefTitiein't)and changeGarmenr 
 with this Gentleman: Though the penny-worth (on hi 
 fide) be the worft,yet hold thee.there's fome boot. 
 
 tsfut, I am a poore Fellow, Sir: (I know ye wel 
 enough.) 
 
 . C"n> NiypretheedifpMch: theGentlcman is halfe 
 fled already. 
 
 Ant. Are you in eirneft,Sir? (I fmell the trick on't. 
 
 F/. Difpatch.I prethee. 
 
 AM. Indeed I haue had Earneft, but I cannot with 
 confcience take it. 
 
 Cam. Vnbuckle.vnbuckle. 
 Fortunate MiftrefTe (let my prophecle 
 Come home to ye:) you muft retire your felfe 
 Into fome Couert ; take your fweet-hearts Hat 
 And pluck it ore your Browtf , muffle your face, 
 Dif-mantle you, and (as you on) difliken 
 The truth of your o wne feeming.that you miy 
 (For I doe feare eyes ouer) to Ship-boord 
 Get vndcfcry'd. 
 
 Perd. ! fee the Play foljres, 
 That I muft beare a part* 
 
 Cam. No remediei 
 Haue you done there r 
 
 Flo. Should I now meet my Father, 
 He would not call me Sonoe. 
 
 Cam. Nay,you fhall haue no Hat : 
 Come Lad y,con-,e . Farewell (my friend.) 
 
 A*t> Adrcu,Sir. 
 
 Fh. O Pirdtta .- what hftue we twaine forgot? 
 
207 
 
 Prmyyaaiaword. 
 
 C*m. W hat I doe next, fhall b to tefl the Cog 
 Of this ecapeand whither they are bound j 
 Wherein ,my hope is, I Aull fo preuatle, 
 To force him after : in whofe company 
 I flull f e-view Sicilta ; for whofs fight, 
 I haoe a Wornans Longing. 
 
 Fit. Fortune fpced vs . 
 Thus we fct on (Cwfi) to th'Sea-fiJe. 
 
 C*m. The fwifter fpeed.the better. -rtr. 
 
 A*i. 1 vnderftand the bufmcflc,! hcare it : to hane an 
 open care, a quick eye, and a nimble hand,ii necertary for 
 a Cut -purfe ; a good Nofe is requifite alfo, to fmell oct 
 woike for th'ocher Scn<ev I fee this it the time that the 
 rniuft man doch thriue.What an exchange had thu been, 
 without boot i What a boot is here, with this exchange? 
 Sure the God* doe this yeere conr.iue at vs, and we may 
 doe any thing eitempore. The Prince himfelfc is about 
 a peece of Iniquitie (flralmgaway 'Vom his Father, with 
 his Clog t hisheele:)if I thought it were a ptecf of ho 
 neftie to acquaint ihe King wuhatl. I would not do t : 1 
 hold it the mote knaueneto concealc it ; and therein an 
 I conftanc to my ProfciTion. 
 
 Enter Ciowne tA Shtfk**d. 
 
 Afide.alwle, here is more matter for a hot bratne : Euery 
 Lanes end, eucry Shop.Church.Seffion.Hanging.ycelda 
 carefull man wotke . 
 
 detent. See, fee: what a man you are now ? there it no 
 other way, but to tell the King QIC'S a Changeling, am) 
 done of your flefh and blood. 
 
 Sbef. Nay.but hearcroe. 
 
 Clem. Nay; but heare me. 
 
 Skef. Goe too then. 
 
 C.W. She being none of your flcfh and blood, yoar 
 flcQi and blood ha' t not offended the King, and fo your 
 flefh and blood is not to be pumfh'd by him. Shew thofe 
 things you found about her (thofc fecret things, all but 
 what fhe ha's with hcr:)This being donc.let the Law goe 
 whift le: I warrant you. 
 
 Sixf. 1 will tell the King alJ, euery word, yea, and his 
 Sonnes prancki too ; who. 1 may fay, is no honeil mm. 
 neither to his Father ,nor to me.to goe about to make me 
 the Kings Brother in Law. 
 
 Cliv. Indeed Brothec in Law was the fan heft of? you 
 could hauc beene to him, and then your Blood had bcme 
 the dearer, by I know how much an ounce. 
 
 Ant. Very wifely (Puppies.) 
 
 Skep. Well : let vs to the King : there is that ID chit 
 Farthcll.will make him fcratch hi Beard. 
 
 Amt. 1 know not what impediment thi* Complaim 
 may be to the flight of my Matter. 
 
 Clt. 'Pray heartily he be at Pallaee. 
 
 ^.Thougli I am not naturally honeft.I m fo forne- 
 timea by chance : Let me pocket vpmyPcdlers eicre- 
 tncnt. How now(Rufhquej) whither are you bound ? 
 
 Stitf. To th' Pallaee (and ic like your Worfhip.) 
 
 AM. Your Affaires there '. what? with whom? the 
 Condition of that Farthell ? the place of your dwelling ? 
 your names ? your ages ? of what hauing? brceding.tnd 
 any thing that is fitting to be knowne.difcouei ? 
 
 CL>. We are but plame fellowes.Sir. 
 
 A*t. ALyc; you nc rough, and hayriet Letmehaoe 
 no lying ; it becomes none but Tradcf-men,and they of- 
 ten giuc vs ( Souldiers) the Lye, but wee pay them for it 
 witii ftamped Coyne.not ftabbing Steele, therefore they 
 doe not giue s the Lye. 
 
 rrr 
 
 Ch. Your Worlhip had like to haue giuen s one, if 
 you had not taken your felfe with the manner. 
 
 Sbef* Are you a Courtier.aod't like you Sit? 
 
 A*t- Whether it Ike me, or no,I am a Courtier. Seeft 
 thou not the ayre of the Court,in thefc enfoldings? Hath 
 not my gate in it,the meafure ot the Court? Recnoes not 
 ihyNoie Court-Odour from me? Reflet 1 not on thy 
 Bafenelfr, Court-Contempt/ Th.nk'ft thou, for that I 
 tnftnuate, at toaze from thee thy BufmelTe, 1 am there- 
 fore no Courtier ? I am Courtier C*f-t ft; and one that 
 will eyther pufh-on, or pluck-back, thy Bufincfie there: 
 whereupon I command thec to open thy Affaire. 
 
 Skef. My BufineiTe,Sir,iitotheKing. 
 
 Ant. What Aduocate ha'ft thou to him f 
 
 Skef. 1 know not (and't like you.) 
 
 Clo . Aduocate's the Court-word for a Pheasant: fay 
 you haue none. 
 
 Skef. None.Sir- I haue no Pheazant Cock, nor Hen. 
 
 Ant. How bleflcd are wr,that are not lunpls men ? 
 Yet Nature might ruue made me as thefc are, 
 Therefore I will not difdaine 
 
 Clf. Thia cannot be but a great Courtier. 
 
 Skef. His Garments arc itch, but lie wearcs them not 
 handfomely. 
 
 C If. He fecroes to be the more Noble.in being fanti- 
 fiicall : A great tnan,Ile warrant ; I know by the picking 
 ooS Teeth. 
 
 AMI. The FartheU there f What'i i'th' Farthelt? 
 Wherefore that Box ? 
 
 Sbrp. Sir, there lyes fuch Secrets in this Farthe II and 
 Boi, which none muft know but ilic Kmg.and winch 
 fhall know within ihu houre.if 1 may come to th' fpeech 
 of him. 
 
 Am Age.thou haft loft thy labour. 
 
 Sbef. Why Sir? 
 
 ^r.The King is no at the Pallace.heis goneaboord 
 t new Slnp,to purge Melancholy, and *yre himfelfe : for 
 if ihou bcc'ft capable of things ferious, thou muft know 
 the King is full of griefe 
 
 Sbef. So'tifaid(Sir:> about his Sonoe, that fhould 
 haue marryed a Shepheards Daughter. 
 
 AM, If that Shepheard be not in hand-fafl, \v him 
 flyej iheCurfeshe fhall haue ,the Tortures he fhaJl leele 
 will breake the back of Man.the heart of Monfler. 
 
 Cl. Thinke you fo.Sir ? 
 
 AM. Not hee alone fhall fufTer what Wit can maki 
 heauie,and Vengeance bitterjbut thofethat are lermaiof 
 to him (though remou'd ftftie times)friall all tome vnder 
 the Hang-man : which, though it be great pitty , yet it is 
 neceffarie. An old Shecpe-vihifinng Rogue, Ram-ten- 
 der ,to offer to rmie his Daughter come nuo graccfSome 
 fiy hee fhall be flon'd : but that death is too foft for hin 
 (fay I:) Draw our Throne into a Sheep- Coat ? ail deaih: 
 are too few,the fharpeft too cafie. 
 
 CU. Ha' the old-man ere a SonneSir(doe you hcare' 
 and't like you, Sit i 
 
 AM, HcehasaSonne. who fhall be flayd aliue,rhen 
 'noyntcdouer with Honey, fet on ihe head ofaWafpes 
 Ne(l, then ftand till he be three quaiters anda dram dead: 
 then recouer'd againe with Aquavite. or feme other lot 
 Infufion: then,rav> as he is(and in the hotefl day Piogno- 
 ftication proclaymej)ihall he befeugamfl aBnck-waU, 
 (the Sunne looking with a South-ward eyevponhim; 
 where bee is to behold him, With Flyesblown to death) 
 Bui whaitalkeweof tbefcTiaitorly-Rafcais,whoft m,- 
 feries arc to be fmil d at,thcti offencts being fo capital!' 
 
TbeWnteriTtle. 
 
 Tell me(for you frne to be honeft plainemen)whar you 
 haue to the King : being Come thing gently con/ider'd,lle 
 bring you where he i aboord, tender your perfons to bis 
 prefence, whifper him in your behalres : and if it be in 
 man,beAd*i the King, to eJFe& your Suites, here i man 
 fball doe it. 
 
 C/otr He (cemet to be of great authentic: dofe with 
 hsm.guie him Gold; nd though Auihoritie be a ftub- 
 borne Bcare, yet hee ii oft led by the Nofe with Gold > 
 {hew the in. fide of your Purfe to the out- fide of his 
 hand, and no more adoe. Remember fton'd, and flay'd 
 aliuc. 
 
 She?. And't pleafe you(Sir)to vnucmke the Bm'nefle 
 fot vi, here is that Gold I h*ue : He make it as much 
 mote, and leaue this young man in pawne, till 1 bring it 
 you. 
 
 Aut After I haue -lone what I promifed? 
 
 St*?. I Sir. 
 
 Am. Well, giue me the Moitic : Are you a panic In 
 thit Bafincffe ? 
 
 Clam. In fome fort, Sir : but though my cafe be a pit - 
 tifoll one,! hope 1 (hall nor be flayd out of it. 
 
 Ant. Oh, that's the cafe of the Shepheards Sonne : 
 hang him hee'le be made an example. 
 
 Or*. Comfort, good comfort : We muA to the King, 
 and fnew our Grange fighu : he mud know 'tis none of 
 your Daughter, nor my SiAer : w*e are gone elfe. Sir.l 
 will glue you u tnuch as this old man do's, when the Bu- 
 hntfle it performed, ind remaine(as he fayes)your pawne 
 till w be brought you. 
 
 Ant. I will tru ft you. Walke before coward the Sea- 
 fide, goe on the right hand, I will but looke vpon the 
 Hedge,snd follow you. 
 
 Cim We are blcft d,in thn man : as I may (ay, even 
 blefs'd. 
 
 Sbtf. Let's before ,as he bids vs : he was prouided to 
 doe vs good. 
 
 Aw. If I had a mind to be hone fl ,J fee F*rt**r would 
 not futfer me* : fhee drops Booties in my mouth. I am 
 courted now with a double occafion:(Gold,and a means 
 to doe the Prince my Mailer good; which,whoknowes 
 how that may turne baeke to my aduancemem ? ) I will 
 bring thefe two MoaJes.tnefe blind-ones. aboord him, if 
 he thinks it fit to fhoare them again e , and that the Com- 
 plaint they hsue to the King, concemes him nothing, let 
 him call me Rogue, for being fo farre officious, for I am 
 pioofeagainft that Titie,and what fhame tlfe belongs 
 to't: To him wtH Iprefent them.there may be matter in 
 it. Exeunt. 
 
 Quintus. 
 
 tutor Lectrtii.Clformits.Dio''. 1 P{iStlm4,Sfnuinls : 
 
 Florix*!, Prrdtio. 
 
 Clc. Sit, you haoe done enough.and haue perform'd 
 A Saint.like Sorrow . No fault could you make, 
 Vfhsch you hauenot redeero'd ; indeed pay*d downe 
 More penitence then done trefpas: At the laft 
 Doe^t the Heaueni haue done ; forget y out euill, 
 With thcm.forgiue your felfe. 
 
 Leo. WhiJeA 1 remember 
 Het, and her Venues. I cannot forget 
 
 M j blemifhes in tbtm^uid fo (Till thlnbe of 
 The wrong I did my fetfe; wrhich was fo much, 
 Ttut Heire-JeiTe it hath made my Kingdome^d 
 Deflroy'd the fwert'fi Companion, tbst ere man 
 Bred bis hopes out of.true. 
 
 ASM/: Too true (my Lord i) 
 If one by one, you weddedalf the World, 
 Or from uSe All that arc.rooke fomethmg good, 
 T make a perfea Woman , /He yoo kilTd. 
 Would be voparaUetrd. 
 
 L. I think* fo. KuTd? 
 Shclkill'd? Idldfo-.tHKihouftrik-ftm* 
 Sorely, to fay I did > it is s bitter 
 Vpon thy Tongue^s in my Thought. Now.rood now, 
 Sayfobutfddome. 
 
 fr*. Not ac all, good Lady: 
 You might bsue fpokea a tbouland things^hst woaW 
 Haue done the time more benefu^rMi grac'd 
 YomtrindneiTe better. 
 
 Pail. You are one of tbofe 
 Would haoe him wed againe. 
 
 Dto. If you would cot fo, 
 You pitty not the St ate jior die Rem eoibranee 
 Of bs moft Sovenigne Maow : Confidn link. 
 Wht Dangen,by lusHighncffe faUe of IfTae, 
 May drop rpoo his K'uigdmnc.and' dnwurc 
 Ineeruine lookers on. What wra mor* holy, 
 Then to reioyce the former Queene U well ? 
 What holyer.then for Realties repayre, 
 For prefent comfort, wid for rtmirv good. 
 To bldle the Bed of Maieftte againe 
 With a fw Fellow to't? 
 
 fan/. There is none worthy, 
 (Refpeding herthat's gone;) befida the God 
 Will haue fulfill 1 d their fcm purposes : 
 For ha's not the Dinine Aptlo laid/ 
 Js't not the tenor of hit Oracle, 
 That King Leontt: Avail not haue an Kent, 
 Till hii iotl Child be found i Which, tint ;t (hall, 
 Is all as moattrous to our humane reafon, 
 As my ts&ttigomu to breakc his Crane, 
 And come againe tome: who } oo my life, 
 Did perifh with the Infant. TU your couocdl 
 My Lord fhoold to the Hesucns be contrary, 
 Oppofe aoainft theit wills. Care not for Iffae, 
 The Crowne will nnd an Helre. Great Alexander 
 Left his to th* Worthieft i fo his SucceOor 
 WaslJcetobethebeA. 
 
 Ltt. Good JWou, 
 Who haft the memone of Kermtam 
 { know in honor : O 7 that euer I 
 Had fqoar'd n to thy councell : theo.etun now v 
 I might haue look'd vpon my Quernes fvll eyes. 
 Haue taken Treafure from her Lippes. 
 
 ftul. And left them 
 More rich .for what they yedded. 
 
 Leo. Thou fpeak'fr rrath j 
 
 No mere fuch Wiu,therefore no Wife : one worfc, 
 And better j'd,woold tmke hr Sainted Spirit 
 Againe pofleffe her Corps.and oa this Stage 
 (Where w>e OS^ndorinow appeare) Soulo-vexu 
 And begin,why to me ? 
 
 T*i. Had 
 Soehad iuft fuch oufe. 
 
 Paul. I 
 
 To oiurtherhcr I marryd. 
 
The Winters Tale. 
 
 T-99 
 
 Taut. lOiouldfo: 
 
 //ere I the Choi) that walk'd.ll'd bid youwerke 
 ler eye .and ten me for what dull part in"t 
 Youchofe her then II d fluieke.that cucnyour arej 
 liould rift ro heatc me, and the wotds that follow d, 
 bould be, Remember mine. 
 to. Siarres.Siatfes, 
 
 al! eyes el(e,dcad coales : fearc thou no Wife j 
 ie haue no Wife, Paulina. 
 
 Paul. Will you fweare 
 *Jcuer to marry, but by my free Iraue ? 
 
 Le. Neucr(fj//n/) <o be blefs'd my Spirit. 
 
 PW.Then good my Lords, bearc witnefle to his Oath 
 
 Cleo. You tempt him ouer-much. 
 
 "Paul. Vnlefle another, 
 
 like Herrfone t t* is her PicJure, 
 Affront his eye. 
 
 Cleo. Good Madame, I baue done. 
 
 Paul. Yet if my Lord will marry: if you will.S.r; 
 ^oremedie but you will : Gtueme the Office 
 
 o chufc your Qyeene : fhe fhal) not he 10 young 
 As was yoor former, but fhe (hall be fur h 
 As (walk'd your firH QuecncsGhoft) it fhould take toy 
 fo fee her in your arrmrs. 
 
 Leo. My true Paulina^ 
 Ve (hall not marry,tiU thou bidft vs. 
 
 Paul. That 
 
 ,haJl be when your firft Queene's againc in breath: 
 Meuer till then. 
 
 Entfr a Sera ant, 
 
 Ser. One that giucs out himfelte Prince FtorizeS, 
 
 rifie o f Pof,xents,w\ih his PimccfTe (fhe 
 The fan-eft I haue yet beheld) dclues acceffe 
 To your high prclcnce. 
 
 Leo. What with htm? he comes not 
 Like to his Fathers Greatnefle: his approach 
 [So out of ctrcumftance,and fuddaine) tells vs, 
 Tis nor a Viluation fram'd.but forc'd 
 By need, and accident. WhatTrayne? 
 
 Str. Bur few. 
 And thofe but mcane. 
 
 Lea, Hi Princcfle (fsy you) with him? 
 Ser. 1 : the moft pcereleflc peccc of Earth,! thrnke, 
 Tha: etc the Sunne (hone bright on. 
 
 Paul. Oh Herru,one t 
 A euery prefent Time doth boaft it Cclfe 
 Aboue a bettcr.gone ; fo muft thy Graue 
 Giue way to what's fcene now. Sit, you your felfc 
 Haue faid,and writ fo ; but your writing now 
 Is coWcr then that Theamc : fhe had not beenc. 
 hJor was not to be equall'd.thus your Verfe 
 Flow'd with ner Beautie once ; 'tis fhtewdly cbb'd. 
 To fay you haue feenc a better. 
 
 Ser. Pardon .Madame: 
 The one, I hauealmoft forgot (your pardon-) 
 The other ,wh*n fhe ha'j obtayn d your Eye. 
 Will haue your Tongue too. This is a Creature, 
 Would fhe begin a Sc& .might quench the zxale 
 Of *iJ Pt ofeflors elfe ; make Profelyies 
 Of who fhe but bid follow. 
 Paul. How? not women? 
 
 Ser. Women will loue hcr,that fne i* a Woman 
 More worth then any Man: Meu,that(he i( 
 The rarcftof all Women. 
 
 Lei, Goe Cleommcs, 
 Your (clfc (aflifted with jour honor' d Friend.*) 
 
 Bring them to our embrace me tit . Still 'tis Orange, 
 He thus fiiould fteale vpon v. G^ 
 
 f.wl. Had our Prince 
 
 (Icwcll of Children )feene thii hourc,he had payr'd 
 Well withthis Lord ; there was not fuR a moneth 
 Between* their births. 
 
 Leo. Prether no more ; ccafc : thou know ft 
 He dyes to me Jgsmc.whcn calk'd-of": fure 
 When 1 fhsll fee this Gemleman.thy fpeechci 
 Will bring rnr to ronhdcr that, which may 
 Vnfumifh me of Reafon. They are come. 
 
 Enter floriz*tl,1>crditii,Cl:ominti,arHiotbfrt. 
 Your Mother was moft true to Wedlock, Prime, 
 Hot flic did print your Royal! Father off, 
 Conceiuing you. Were 1 but tvcntic one, 
 Yoor Fathers Image is fo hit in you, 
 (His very ayrc) that I fhould call you Brother, 
 As I did him, and fpcakeof fomething wildly 
 By vs pet form d before. Moll dearcly welcome, 
 And yout faire Princcfle (GoddeiTc) oh: ahs, 
 I loft a couple, that 'twixt Heauen and Earth 
 Might thus haue (lood.begettmg wonder, as 
 You (gracious Couple) doc : and then I loft 
 (All mmeownc Folly) the Socictie, 
 Amitic too of your brauc Father, whom 
 (Thoogh bearing Mifcrie) I difirc my life 
 Once more to looke on him. 
 
 Flo. By his command 
 Hiue I here touch'd 5Vfr/f,and fiom him 
 Giue you oil greetings, that a King (at friend) 
 Can fend his Brother : and but lofiririitie 
 (Which waits vpon vorne tims)hath iomethmg leit'd 
 His wifh'd Abihtie.he had himfelfc 
 The Lands and Waters, 'twixt your Throne and his. 
 Meafur'd,to looke vpon you ; whom he loues 
 (He bad me fay fo)more then all the Sceptm, 
 And thofe that bcaic thcm.huing. 
 
 Leo Oh my Brother, 
 
 (Good Gentleman) the wrongs 1 haue done thce,flirre 
 Afrefh within me : and thcfe thy offices 
 (Sorately kind) areas Interpreters 
 Of my behind-hand flackncfle. Welcome hither, 
 As is the Spring toth'Earth. And hath he too 
 Expos'd this Paragon to th'fearefull vfage 
 (A^ leaft vngcntle) of the drcadfull NtfSuee, 
 To gf t a 'nao,not worth her psiae's; much leffe, 
 Th'aducnturc of her perfon f 
 
 Flo. Good my Lord, 
 She came from Libia. 
 
 Leo. Where the Warlike Smatut, 
 That Noble honof'd Lord, is fcar'd.and lou'd? 
 
 Fit. Moft Royall Sir, 
 From thenee : from him.whofe Daughter 
 His Tcares proclaym'd his parting with her : thence 
 (A profperous South-wind fnendly)we haue crofi'd. 
 To execute the Chat ge my Father gaueme. 
 For vifuiog your Highnefle : My beft Traine 
 I haue from your SicUnta Shores difmifs'd ; 
 Who for 'Bohemia bcnd.to fignifie 
 Not onely my fucceffe in Likta (Sir) 
 But my arriuall, and my Wifes,in fafetie 
 Here.wh^rc we are. 
 
 U. ThebleffedGods 
 
 Purge all Infeftson from our Ay re, whileft you 
 Doc Clymare here : you haue a holy Father, 
 A graceful! Gentleman, again ft whofc perfon 
 
3 
 
 So facred as it is) I hauc done finite, 
 For \vhich.tlic Hcaucns (taking angry note) 
 Haue left me Iflue-lcfle : nnd your Father** blefs'd 
 [Ai he from Heaucn merits it) wjth you, 
 Worthy hit goodneflV. What might J haue been, 
 Might 1 a Sonnc and Daughter now hauc look 'd on, 
 Such goodly things a; you ? 
 
 Enter a Lord. 
 
 Lord. MoA Noble Sir, 
 That which I flwl! report.will beare no credit, 
 Were not thcproofc loniph. Pleifeyou(grcat Sir) 
 'liobtmia, greets you from htmfelfc,by me : 
 Dcfircs you to attach his Sonnc, who ha'S 
 (His Digniie,andDutie both eaft off) 
 Tied from hit Fathcr,from his Hopes,aftd with 
 A Shcphc ards Daughter. 
 
 Leo Where V.fli>iAi?fpeke, 
 
 Lord. Herc.in yonrCitic : I now cime fromhim 
 I fpcake arnazctiiy,and;.it.bccomcs 
 My meroailf ,and my Meflage.Toyour Court 
 Whiles he was haftmng(in the Chafe.it It-ernes, 
 Of this fairt Couple) meefes he on the way 
 The Father of this ftcminp Lady, and 
 Her Brother,hiuing bcth their Countrcy qujtted, 
 With this young Prince 
 
 Flo. Csmi&ha's betry'd.me, 
 Whufc honor, and whofe honeftie till now, 
 Endur'd all Weathers. 
 
 Lord. Lay'i fo to hit charge : 
 He's with the King your Father. 
 
 tee. Who* Camilla r 
 
 Lard. CamiUo (Sir:) 1 fpake with him: who now 
 Ha's thcfc poor? men in quell ion. Ncucr law 1 
 Wretches fo quake : they kncelt.they kifle the Earth; 
 Forlwcare themfclues a> often as tl>ey fpeake: 
 "Bohemia flops his eares^nd threatens them 
 With diuers death* , in death. 
 
 Perd. Ohmyfioore Father: . 
 The Heauen fers Spy cs vpoa vs,wili not hauc 
 Our Contrail celebrated. 
 
 Leo. You arc marry ed ? 
 
 Flo. We are not (Sir) nor are we like to be : 
 The Stanes (I Tee) will kifle the Valley firft : 
 The oddes for high and low's alike. 
 
 L. My Lord, 
 Is this the Daughter of a King? 
 
 Tit. She is, 
 When once flu: it my Wife: 
 
 Lta. That ouce(i fccj by your good Fathers fpecd 
 Will come-on very (lowly. 1 am forty 
 ( Mofl forry) you haue brokeniroin his liking, 
 Where you were ty'd in dutie : and as forry. 
 Your Choife is not fo rich in Worth, as Bcautic, 
 That you migl>t well enioy her. 
 
 Flo. Dcare.looke vp : 
 Though /0r/mc,vi(ible an Enemre, 
 Should cbafc v$,with my Father ; powrc no lot 
 Hath flic to chengc pur Lo-.jcs. Befeech you (Sir) 
 B emernber.fmceyouow'd r.o more to Time 
 Then I doe now: with theught of fuch Attritions, 
 Slcp forth mine Aduocatc : a your requpft, 
 My Father will graunc precious things,asTrifl<J. 
 
 Leo. Would he doe fo, fid beg your precious Miftris, 
 Which he counts but a Trifle 
 
 /W.. Sir (my Liege; 
 Your eye hath too much youth in't : not a moneth 
 
 Fore your Qgeenc dy'd,(he was more worth fuch gazes, 
 Then what you looke on now 
 
 Lee. I thought of her, 
 
 Euen in thefe Lookes I made. But your Petition 
 Is yet vn>anfwcr'd : I will to your Father : 
 Your Honor not o'rc-throwne by your defires, 
 I am friend to them.and you : Vpcn which Errand 
 I now goe toward him : therefore follow roe, 
 And marke what way I make: Come good my Lord. 
 fxtunt. 
 
 Scoena Secune/a. 
 
 later Aaoliciujwd a Gentleman. 
 
 AM. Bcfccch you (Sir) were you prcfent at t 
 lation? 
 
 Cent. i. IwasbyattheopeningoftheF3ithell,he3rd 
 the old Shephcard deliuer the manner how he found it: 
 Whercupon(aftera littlearnaxednefle)we were all com- 
 manded out of the Chamber -. onely this (me thought) I 
 heard the Shephcard fay.he found the Child. 
 
 Ant. \ would moft gladly knew the iffbe of it. 
 
 Gcnt.i. I make a broken deliuerie of the Lufmeflei 
 but the changes Ipetceiued in thcKing.and Caaiille.vitte 
 very Notes of admiration : they feem'd almoft.with fia. 
 ring on one another, to toare the Cafes of their Eyes., 
 There was fpeech in their dumbnefle, Language in their 
 very gefture r they look'd as they had heard of a World 
 ranfom'd.or one deflroyed : a notable pafTion of Won- 
 der appeared in them : but the wifeft beholder.that knew 
 no more but feeing, could not fay, if th'unportance were 
 loy.or Sorrow: but inthccxtremitieofthe one.it mud 
 needs be. fnter cmtlxr Gentlfm.tv. 
 
 Here comesaGcntUman, that happ'iiy ktiowes more: 
 
 C.'*M. Nothing but Bon-firesnhe Oracle is fulfill'dj 
 the Kings Daughter is found : fuch a deale of wonder is 
 broken out within this houre,that Balhd-tnakers cannot 
 be able to exprefle it. Entfr annhtr (jMletnan. 
 
 Here comes the Lacy Fasliaa't Steward, hee can deliuer 
 you more. How goes it now (Sir.) This Newei (which 
 is call'd true) is fo JikeanoldTale.that die mitieof it is 
 in flrong fufpition : Ha's the King found his Heire t 
 
 Geot.j. Moft true, if cuer Truth were pregnant by 
 Circumftjr.ee : That which you heare , youle fweare 
 you fee, there is fuchvnitic in the proofes. The Mantle 
 of Queene Hermianti t her le well about the Neck of it : 
 the Letters ofAnttgontu found with it.which they know 
 to be his Character : the Maieftie of the Creature, in re- 
 femblance of the Mother: the Affection of Noblcncfie, 
 which Nature flic wcs about- her Breeding, and mnny o- 
 tlicr Euidences, proclaymc her, with all cenaimie to be 
 the Kings Daughter. Did you fee the meeting of the 
 two Kings? 
 
 Gear-*. NO. 
 
 CC/M.J. Then haue you loft a Sight which wastobee 
 fecne,cannot bee fpoken of. There might you hauc be. 
 held one toy crownc another ,fo and in Tuch manner, that 
 it feem'd Sorrow wept to take Iraue of them : for the'>r 
 loy waded in teates. There was catting vp of Eycs.hol- 
 ding vp of Hands,wh Countenance of fuch diftraciion, 
 that they were to be knowne by Garrnent,not by Fauor. 
 
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 otemia forgincneiTe. then embraces hisSonnc-in-Law: 
 then againe worryes he his Daughter, with clipping her. 
 Now he thanks the old Shcpheard (which Bands by.ltke 
 a Weather-bitten Conduit, of many Kings Reignes.) I 
 neuer heard of fuch another Encounter; which lames Re- 
 port to follow it.and vndo's dcfctiption to doc it. 
 
 Gerit.i. What, pray you, became of Antigontu, that 
 carryed hence the Child ? 
 
 Ccnr-i . Like an old Talc dill , which will haue matter 
 to rtbt'irfe.iJ'.ough Credit be afleepe, and not an eare o - 
 pen ; he was tome to pieces with a ficare : This auouches 
 the Shepbeards Sonne; who ha's not oncly his Innocence 
 (which feemes much)to iuftifie him,but a Hand-kerchief 
 and Rings of his.that Paulina koowes. 
 
 Gent. i. What became of his Barke . and his Fol- 
 lowers ? 
 
 Cent J. Wrack t the fame in ft ant of their Maflers 
 death, and in the view of the Sbephcard : fo that ail the 
 Instruments which ayded to expofc the Child, were eucn 
 then loft when it was found. But oh the Noble Combat, 
 that twixt )oy and Sorrow was foueht in Paulina. Shce 
 hadoneEyedeclin'dfortlie lofle of her Husband, ano- 
 ther ekuated.that the Oracle was fulfill'drShee lifted the 
 Prtocefle from the Earth, and fo locks her in embracing, 
 as if fhcc would pin her to her heart, that fhee might no 
 more he in danger of looting. 
 
 Cent. i. The Dignitie of this A& was worth the au- 
 dience of Kings and Princes,for by fuch was if aftcd. 
 
 Cent J . One of the pretty eft touches of all, and that 
 which angl'd for mine Eyes (caught the Water, though 
 not the Fifli) was, when at the Relation of the Queencs 
 death (with the manner how fliee came to't brauely con- 
 fefs'd , and lamented by the King ) how attcntiuenefic 
 wounded his Daughter, till (from one fignc of dolour to 
 another) fhee did( witlvan Alas} \ would fainc fay,bleed 
 Tcires; for I am fure, my heart wept blood. Who was 
 mod Marble, there changed colour : fome (wownded.ajl 
 fonowed : if all the World could hauc fccn't, the Woe 
 had beenc vniuerfall. 
 
 Cent, i . Arc they returned to the Court ? 
 Ctvrt.i. No: The Princefle hearing of her Mothers 
 Statue (which is in the keeping of Paulina') a Peecc many 
 yt:res in doing, and now newly perform'*!, by that rare 
 Italian Maftcr,/*/ Romane, who (had he himfelfe Etcr- 
 nitie, and could put Breath into his Wot kc) would be- 
 guile Nature of her Cuftome, fb perfectly he is her Ape: 
 He fo nccrc to HeroutmefiaihAoncHermionf, that they 
 fay one would fpeake to her,aod ftand in hope of anfwer. 
 Thither (with all greedincflc of affcdionjaie they gone, 
 and there they intend to Sup. 
 
 Cent. s. I thought foe had fome great matter there in 
 hand, for (hcehath priuately, twice or thrice a day, euer 
 fine c (he death of fJermione^ifited that re inoued Houfe. 
 Shall wee thither, and with our companie peecc the Rc- 
 ioycing ? 
 
 Gent.t. Who would be thence, that ha's the benefit 
 of Acceflc ? cuery winke of in Eye, fome new Grace 
 will be borne: our Abfence makes vs vnthriftie to our 
 Knowledge. Let's along. Exit. 
 
 A ut. Now ( had I not the daih of my former life in 
 me) would Preferment drop on my head. 1 brought the 
 oid man and liij Sonne aboord tb Prince; told him, I 
 Kc jr. I them ml ke of a Farthell.wd I know not what : but 
 
 nuing, this Myfteric remained vndifcouer'd. But 'tis all 
 one to me : for hid I beene the finder-out of this Secret, 
 it would not haue rellifh'd among my other difcrcdits. 
 
 Enter Shcphetrd and Clowne. 
 
 Here come theft I haue done good to againft my will, 
 and alreadic appearing in the bloflbmcs of their for- 
 tune. 
 
 Shfp. Come Boy, I am paft moc Children : but thy 
 Sonnes and Daughters will be all Gentlemen borne. 
 
 Clan. You arc well met (Sir. ) you deny'd to fight 
 with mec this other day , bccaufc I was no Gentleman 
 borne. See you thcfc Clothes ? fay you fee them not, 
 and thinke me (till no Gentleman borne : You were bed 
 fay thefe Robes are not Gentlemen botne. Giue me the 
 Lye : doe : and try whether I am not now a Gentleman 
 borne. 
 
 Ait. I know you are no w(S ir)a Gentleman borne. 
 
 Clev. I.enrt haue been fo any time thefe foure hourcs. 
 
 Shep. AndfohauclJJoy. 
 
 Claw. So you haue : but I was a Gentleman borne be- 
 fore my Father : foi the Kings Sonne tooke me by the 
 hand, and catl'd mce Brother: and then the two Kings 
 call'd my Father Brother : andthenthe Princefmy Bro- 
 
 and fo wee wept : and there was the fir A Gentleman-like 
 tearmhat euetwefhed. 
 
 Skip. We may liue (Sonne)to (lied many more. 
 
 CVonr. I: or elfc 'twere hard luck, being m fo prcpofle- 
 rouscflateaswe are. 
 
 Aut. 1 humbly befeech you (Sir)to pardon me all the 
 faults I haue committed to your Worfhip, and to glue 
 me your good report to the Prince my Maflet. 
 
 Sbep. 'Prethcc Sonfic doe: fot we muft be gcntlc,now 
 we are Gentlemen. . 
 
 Claw. Thou wilt amend thy life ? 
 
 Ant. I,and it like your good Worfliip. 
 
 Clow. Giuemc thy hand: 1 will fweare to the Prince, 
 tbou art as honcft a trucF.ellow as any is \n2tbemi* 
 
 Sbep. You may fay it,but not fweare it. 
 
 Clan. Not fweare it, now 1 am a Gentleman ? let 
 Boores and Franc kl ins fay it, lie fweare it. 
 
 Sbep. HowititbcfaIfc(Sonnc>) 
 
 Clew. If it be nc're fo falfe, a true Gentleman may 
 fweare it.in the behalfe of his Friend : And lie fweare to 
 the Prince thou art a tall Fellow of thy hands, and that 
 thou wilt not be drunke: but I know thou art no i all "Fel- 
 low of thy hinds, jnd that thou wilt be d runke : but 1 le 
 fweare it, and I would thou would'ft be a tall "Fellow of 
 thy hands. 
 
 Aut. IwiUprouefo(Sir)tomypower. 
 
 Claw. \ ,by any meanes prove a tall Fellow : if I do not 
 wonder/how thou tlar'ft venture to be drunke, not being 
 a tall Fcllo w, t iurt me not. Harkc.the Kings and the Prin- 
 ces (our Kindred) are going to fee the Qjicenes Picture. 
 Comc.follo w vs: wcc'lc be thy goodM afters. fxent. 
 
 Sc<ena Tertia. 
 
 Entir Ltontei.Ptlixcnet.FterivU, Verdtta ,Cami lit, 
 
 PaHlttM: Hermioof (like it Statue:") LvrJi <f f - 
 Let. O grauc and good Paulina jCto gt cat comfort 
 That 1 haue bad of thec? 
 Cc 
 
The WintersTalc. 
 
 Pauf. What (souetaigne sir; 
 I did not wtll.I meant well : all my Seruicej 
 You haue pay'd home. But that you haue vouchfaf d 
 (With your Crown'd Broiher.and thcfc your contracted 
 Heircs of your Kingdomes) my poore Houfe to vifit ; 
 It is a furplus of your Grace, which ncuer 
 My life may laft to anfwere. 
 
 Leo. O Pa*H"*, 
 
 We boner you with trouble : but we came 
 To fee the Stacueof our Q^cenc. YourGalltrie 
 Hiue we pafs'd through,noc without much content 
 In many Angularities ; but we faw not 
 That which my Daughter came to lookc vpon, 
 The Sttue of her Mother. 
 
 Ptitl. As (he liu'd peerelefltf, 
 So her dead likenefTel doe well bclecuc 
 Excells wh eueryct you look'd vpon, 
 Or hand of Man hath done : therefore I keepeit 
 Louely.apart. But here it is ; prepare 
 To fee the Life as liuely moch'd.as cuet 
 Still Slccpemock'd Death:behold,and fay 'tis well, 
 ) like yout f>lencc,it the more fhewes-oft 
 Your wonder: but yet fpeake,firflyou(my Liege) 
 Comes it not fomething neetc : 
 
 Lt*. Her natural! Poflure. 
 Chide me(deare Stone) that I may fay indeed 
 Thou art Hermlont; or rather.thou art fhe. 
 In thy not chiding : for (he was as tender 
 A Infancic.and Grace. But yet (Paulina) 
 Hermiont was not fo much wrincklcd,noihing 
 So aged as this feem. 
 
 tet. Oh,notbymuch. 
 
 JW. So much the more our Careers excellence, 
 Which lets goe-by forue fixtcene ycercs.and makes her 
 As (he liu'd now. 
 
 Lea. As now fhe might haue done, 
 So much to my good comfort, as it is 
 Now piercing to my Soule. Oh.thui (he flood, 
 Euen with foch Life of Maieflie(wa:me Life, 
 As now it coldly flands) when firft ! woo'd bet. 
 I am aftum'd : Do's not the Stone rebuke me, 
 For being more Stone then it? Oh Roy all Peece : 
 There's Mag'tck in thy Maicflie.which ha's 
 My Euils coniur'd to remembrance ; and 
 From thy admiring Daughter tookc the Spirit*, 
 Standing like S'onc with thce. 
 
 Perd. And giue me If aue, 
 And doe not fay iisSuperflition t that 
 I kneclc.antl then implore her Bieflino. Lady, 
 Deere Ojjecne.thj tended when I buioegan, 
 Giue me that hand of y ours.to kifle. 
 
 Ptttl. O, patience: 
 
 The Statue is but newly fix'd ; the Colour's 
 Not dry. 
 
 Cam. My Lord.your Sorrow was too fore lay'd-ors, 
 Which fixtcene Winters cannot blow away, 
 So many Summers dry: fcarce any loy 
 Did euerfo long liue; no Sorrow, 
 .But kill'd it felfe much fooner. 
 
 Pol. Deere my Brother, 
 Let him, that was the caufe of thit.haue powrc 
 To take-off fo much griefc from you,ts he 
 WiJlpeccevpinhimfelfe. 
 JW. Indeed my Lord, 
 If I had thought the fight of ray poorc Image 
 Would thus haue wrought you (tor the Stone it mine) 
 
 11 d not naue mew a it. 
 
 Leo. Doe not draw the Curtaine. 
 
 t*ul. No longer ftiaU y ou gaze on't^eaft your Fancic 
 May thinke anon.it moucs. 
 
 Lto. Let be, let be: 
 
 Would I were dead.but that me thinke j alreadie. 
 ( What was he that did make it?) See (my Lord) 
 Would you not deemc it brcath'd ; and that tbofe veinej 
 Did verily beare blood? 
 
 Pet. Maflcrlydone: 
 The very Life feemes warme vpon her Lippc. 
 
 Leo. The fixure of her Eye ba's motion in't, 
 As we are mock'd with Art. 
 
 foul. He draw the Curtaine: 
 My Lord's almoft fo fatre tranfportedjthat 
 Hee'le thinke anon it liues. 
 
 Lto. Ohfweet/Wwi. 
 Make me to thinke fo twentieyeeres together : 
 No fctle-d Scncet of the World can match 
 The plcafure of that madneiTe. Let't alone. 
 
 ?a*l. I am forry (Sir) I haue thus fane ftii'd you : but 
 I could afflift you farther. 
 
 Lea. DotPanliM: 
 For this Affliction ha'j a tafte ai fvreet 
 As any Cordiali comfort. StiH me thinkes 
 There ix an ayre comes from her. What fine Chizzetl 
 Could euei yet cut breath'. JLtt no man mock me, 
 Forlwillkifl'ebcr. 
 
 r<Ml Good my LorxUbrbearc : 
 The ruddine(Te vponherLiippe^is wet : 
 You'te mirre it,j F you knTe it ; ftayne your ownc 
 With Oyly Pllni/ng! fnall J draw the Curtaine. 
 
 Lto. No: not thefe twentie yeeres. 
 
 ftrd. So long could I 
 Stand-by, a looker-on. 
 
 Paul. Either forbeare, 
 Quit prcfcntly the Chappell.or tefolue you 
 Tor more amazement : if you can behold it, 
 Tic make the Statue mnue indeed; defcend, 
 And take you by the hand : but (hen you'lt think e 
 (Which 1 protcft againft) I am alTifted 
 By wicked Powers. 
 
 Lto, What you can make her doe, 
 I am content to lo oke on : what to jjpeake, , 
 I am content to heare : for 'tis as cane 
 To make her fpeake,at moue* 
 
 Paul. It is required 
 
 You doe awake your Faith : then,all fland (till : 
 On: thofe that thinke it is vrlaw full Bufincfie 
 I am about, let them depaj t . 
 
 Lea. Proceed: 
 No foot (hall flirre. 
 
 P*ut. Mufick; awake her: Strike: 
 Tis time: defcend: be Stone no more : approach : 
 Strike all that looke vpon with met uaile : Come : 
 He fill your Graue vp: ftirre: nay, come away: 
 Bequeath to Death your numncfle(for from him, 
 X>care Life ledeemes you) vouperceiue (he ftines: 
 Start not : her Actions (hail be holy, as 
 You heare my Spell is law full : doe not fhun her, 
 Vniill you fee her dye againe; for then 
 You kill her double : Nay,prefent your Hand : 
 When (he was young,you woo'dher: now,in age, 
 Is (he become the Suitor ? 
 ito. Oh (he's warme: 
 If this be Magick, let it be an Art 
 
Lawfull asBatmg. 
 fl. She embraces him. 
 Csm. She hangs about his necke, 
 f (he pertaine to life, let her fpeake too. 
 
 Pal. I, and makeitmanifeft where fheha'sliu'd, 
 Or how ftolne from the dead ? 
 
 Puttl. That fhe'is liuing, 
 Were it but told you,jhould be hooted at 
 -ike an old Tale : but it appeares (he lines, 
 Though yet (he fpeake not. Macke a little while: 
 Mcafe you to intcrpofe (fairs Madam) kneele, 
 And pray your Mothers bleffmg : turne good Lady, 
 Our Ptr&it* is found. 
 
 Her. You Gods looke downe, 
 nd from your facred Viols poure your graces 
 'pon my daughters head i TcJl me (mine ow nc) 
 Where hart thou bin prcferu'd? Whereliu'd?How found 
 ThyFather* Court ?For thou (halt heare that I 
 Cno wing by Pnulina, that the Oracle 
 Gaue hope thou waft in being, haue pr? feru'd 
 My lelfe, to fee the yfl'ue. 
 
 f&*l, There's time enough for that, 
 ^aftthey defire (vpon this pufh) to trouble 
 four ioyes, with like Relation . Go together 
 fou precious winners ail : your exultation 
 
 TheMnttrsTale, 
 
 Partake to euery one ; I (an old Turtle) 
 Will wing me to feme wither'd bough, and there 
 My Mate ( that's neuer co be found agair.e) 
 Lament, till I am loft. 
 
 Lt. O petc 
 
 Thou (houldft a husband talce by my cor.fenc, 
 As 1 by thine a Wife. ThitisaMatch, 
 And made bet weene'j by Vbwes. Thou haft found mine, 
 But how, is to be queftion'd : for! faw her 
 (As I thought) dead : and hsue (in vaine) fat'd many 
 A prayer vpon her graue. He not fecke farre 
 
 3? 
 
 'or fiim, I partly know his minde) to finde (hee 
 An honourable fiusbiud. ComtCatxiHo, 
 And take her by the hand : whofe worth,and honefty 
 
 richly noted : and heere tuftiHed 
 Vs, a pair* of Kings. Let's from this place. 
 
 hat?looke vpon my Brother : both your pardons, 
 That ere I put betwecneyour holy lookei 
 "My ill fufpition : This your Son-in-law, 
 And Sonne vnto the Kmg.whom hcauens directing 
 Is troth'plight to your daughter. Good Pnulin*, 
 I.eadc vs from hence, where we may leyfurely 
 Each one demand, and anfwere to his part 
 Performed in this wide gap of.Time, fince firft 
 We were di&uer'd : HaBily lead away. Extmt. 
 
 The Names of the Aftors. 
 
 L 
 
 Camilla. 
 
 . 
 
 minfs ^" 7,irJt tfSicillia, 
 'Dion. } 
 
 rane, Qeenet Lttntti. 
 ita, Duughtcr to LttHte; 
 MiIina t tftfc t 
 
 Ptlixeaei, King 0fHobemi4. 
 
 Fltrix*H, Prince of Bebemt*. 
 
 Old SbepktarJ, replied Father ofVerdit* 
 
 Clnft,kts Swine. 
 
 ji'-itclicui , Rp^xe. 
 
 Arckidi*t, LordofBobemu. 
 
 O ther Lords , and Gentlemen, and Senuutlt. 
 
The lifeanddeath of King lohn. 
 
 jfftus Trimuf t Scscna 
 
 fater Kmg lohn, Queene Etmar, Pembroke, $*, and Sa- 
 Iteburj, with the Chaiiyiim of Fraict- 
 
 Kmg /*, 
 
 w fay ChdttStoa, what would France with v ? 
 Chat. Thar (after greetmgjfpcakes the King 
 
 of France, 
 
 (n my behauiour to the Maiefly . 
 The borrowed Maiefty ofSnglandhecte. 
 
 Else.. A Orange bcghming r borroweo Maiefty i 
 K.Iob. Silence ( good mother)hcare the Embattle. 
 Chat. Phitif of France, in right and true behaJfe 
 Of thy deceased brother, Gejjrejrerfonne , 
 Anbar Plaataginet, laics moftlawfull claime 
 To this faire liand,and (be Territories : 
 To IrelamL, poy&iert, A<aime t Tcrafbe t Afai)je f 
 >efiring theeto lay aflde tbefwotd 
 Which fwaies vfurpingly thefe jeuerall titles, 
 Vnd pat the fame into yong Slrlbmt hand , 
 rhy Nephew, and right royall SaUeraigne. 
 A', fob*. What follow; if we difcllow of this ? 
 Chat. The prond control* offlerc* and bfoudy warre, 
 Toinforcethefe right,<b forcibly with-held, 
 
 KJo Hcerehauewe war for var,8t bloudforbloud, 
 ^ontrolemem forcontiolement: -fo anfwer France. 
 
 Chca. Then take my Kings defiance from my mouth, 
 The ferrheft limit of my Embafiic. 
 
 K. John. Beare mine to him,and Co depart in peace, 
 lc thou'as lightning in the eies of France ; 
 or ere thou canft report, I will be there : 
 he thunder of my Cannon (hall be heard. 
 a hence :be thou the trumpet ofour wrath . 
 i/id fallen prefageofyour ownc decay : 
 An honourable cpndug let him hau, 
 Vembrdq looke too't : fsewell CbattiSion. 
 
 Exit Chat anttpem. 
 
 Ele. What now myfonne, haue I not euer did 
 low that ambitious Ccnlt<fneeviou\d nut ceafc 
 illOwhad kindled Fr4uandall the world, 
 'pon the right and party of her fonne. 
 "hij might haue beene preuentcd.and made whole 
 Vtth very eaflc arguments of loue > 
 Which now the roannage of tw'o Vingdomcs muft 
 With (earerull bloudy utuc arbitrate. 
 
 A.' lohn. Out ftrongpcfleffion.snd our right for v-s. 
 TIL Yoar ftrong pofielsto much more then your right, 
 )r elfe it muft go wrong with you and me , 
 much my conference whifpers in youreare. 
 
 Which none but hetuen. ind you, and J, fliall heare. 
 
 fater t SAfrtffe. 
 
 Eflex. My Liege, here is ihe ftrangeft controuwfie 
 Come front the Country to be iudg'd by you 
 That ete I heard : (hall I produce the men ? 
 
 K.Iabv. Let them approach: 
 Our AbbfM and out Pnortesfrull pa.y 
 This expeditious eharge: what men are you ? 
 
 PJtihp. Yoor faithfull ftbieet.! a.gntlenuo 
 Bornj jn Nortbamfionfoire, and eldoft fonne 
 Atf 1 (uppoft, to Rabert fAUlcexbritigi , 
 ASouldrerbyrhe HonoT-giuing-hanjd 
 OffirJelun KnighteJin thefield. 
 
 K,IAn. WTutartthou? 
 
 Kof>frt. The-fonandheirctotKatfame 
 
 K.lcbu 3s thai thP elder .and art thou the heyre? 
 You came not of one mother then itfeemes. 
 
 Phitig, Mofkcertaia of one mother,mighty King, 
 That is 1 well knownc, and as tthinke one father; 
 But for the wrtatn* knowletlne of (hat truth, 
 Ip.it you o'retohetucn, and ro my mother; 
 Of that I doubt, as all men* children may. 
 
 Ell. Out on thee rode man, ^ doft (hzme thy moth.er, 
 And wound her honor with thi diffidence. 
 
 t-hil. ( Madame '< No, I haue no reafon for it , 
 That is my Brothers plea, and noneof mine, 
 ThCvvhichifhccanproue.apopsmeout, 
 At llaft from faire Bus hundred pound ayeere : 
 Heauen guard my mothers honor, 2nd my Land 
 
 K.fahn. A good blunt fellow: why beingjponget born 
 Doth he lay claime to thine inheritance ? 
 
 "Phil. I know not why .except to gt the land ; 
 But once heilanderd me with baft ardy . 
 But where I be at true begot or no, 
 That ftill I lay vpon my mother* head, 
 But that I am as well begot my Liege 
 (Faire fall the bones that tooke the paines for o) 
 Compare our faces, and be ludge your felfc 
 If old Str f(otxrt did beget vs bolh, 
 Answers our Either, and this fonne liks him : 
 
 old fir Kjttrt Father, on my knee 
 
 1 giue hoauen thankes i was not like to thee. 
 
 K.ltk*. Why what amad-cop hath heauen lent ?s here? 
 Elta. HehafhatrickeofC*r^f/ <c /fa, 
 The accent of hu tongue aifedeth liim : 
 Doe you not read feme tokens of my fonne 
 In the face competition of this man ? 
 
 K.Iob 
 
The life and death of K^ngfohn. 
 
 ftftior. "Nay, I would haue you go before me thirher. 
 
 "Baft. Our Country manners giue our betters way 
 
 KJohn. What is thy name? 
 
 Jiaft . PhiLf my Liege.fo is my name begun . 
 Philtp,%ood old Sir Robmi wiu eldeft fonne. 
 
 K.lohn. From henceforth beatc his name 
 Whofe for me thou beared r 
 Xneele thou downe Philip, butr/fe more great, 
 Ahfe Sir Richard, and Planicgnet. 
 
 Baft. Brother by th mothers fide,giue me your hand , 
 My father gauc me honor, yours gaue land : 
 Now blclTcd be the hours by night or day 
 When 1 wjs got, Sir Robcn was away. 
 
 Ele. The very fpirit of Plaataginti : 
 1 am thy grandame Kjebard, call me fo. 
 
 tafi. Madam by chance, but not by cnnh.what tho; 
 Something about a lit tle-from the tight , 
 In at the window . or elfe ore the latch : 
 Who dares not ftirre by day.muft walke by night , 
 And haue is hauc, how tuer men doc catch: 
 Ncere ot farre off. well wonne is fhll well fhor,, 
 And I am l,howere 1 was begot. 
 
 X./fr. Got t Faitfcon6ri4re t tK>vi hafl tliou thy dcfire, 
 A Isndleffe Knight, makes thee a landed Squire t 
 Come Madam, and come Rjchard,viemu(\ fpeed 
 For Fra*ft, for fronct.for it is more then need. 
 
 "Soft Brother adieu, good fortune come to the, 
 For ihou waft got t'th way of Sonefty. 
 
 Exeunt all ha boftord. 
 
 Soft. Afoot of Honor better then I va$, 
 But many a many foot of Land theworfe. 
 Well.now can 1 make any lam % Lady, 
 Good den Sir ftr6<in4,Godamercy fellow, 
 And if hi* name be <jr0rge t He Call him Peter-, 
 For new made honor doth forget raens names : 
 Tts two refpe&iue, and too lociahle 
 For your conuerfion, now your traoeller, 
 H and his tooth -pick e at my worfht'ps mefTc, 
 And when my knightly ftomacke is fufnYd , 
 Why then 1 fuclje my teeth, and catechiie 
 My picked man of Countries : my deare fir, 
 Thus leaning on mine elbow I begin , 
 I (hill bcfeeth you ; that is queftion now. 
 And then comes anfwer like an Abfey booke : 
 Ofir, fayes anfwer, at your beft command , 
 Atyouremployment^atyourferuicefir : 
 No fir, faies queftion, j fweet fir at yours , 
 And fo ere anfwer knowes what queflton would, 
 Sauing in Dialogue of Complement, 
 And talking of the AJpet and Appenfnes , 
 The Perennean and the riucr Pot . 
 Itdrawes toward fupper in conduiton fo. 
 But this is worfhipful I focicty , 
 And fits the mounting fpitit like my fclfe; 
 For he is but a baftard to the time 
 That doth not fmoake of obferuation, 
 And fo am 1 whether I fmacke or no : 
 And not alone in habit and device , 
 Exterior forme, outward Accoutrement ; 
 But from the inward motion to deliucr 
 Sweet, fwvet, fweet poyfon for the ages tooth , 
 Which though I will not practice to dcceiue, 
 Ycctoauoid deceit 1 meane to leamc; 
 ForilfhaUftrewthefootfteps of my riling: 
 But who comtts in fuch hafte in riding robes? 
 
 Mine eye hath well examined his parts, 
 And fiudcs them perfe& Richard : firra fpeeke, 
 What doth rnooe you to chime you* brothers land 
 
 Philip. B<-caufe he hath a half-face like my rather : 
 With halfc that face would he hauc all my land , 
 A halie-fac'd groat, Hue hundred pound a yeerc? 
 
 Rd>. My gracious Liege, when thai my father liu'd, 
 Your brother did imploy my father much. 
 
 PM. Well fir, by this you cannot get my land, 
 Your tale mufl be how heemploy'd my mother. 
 
 Rob. ADdoncedifpauh'dhimin anEmbafTJe 
 To German? , there with the Emperor 
 To treat of high affaires touching that time : 
 Th'aduantagc of hit abfencetooxe the King, 
 And in the meane time foiourn'd at my fathers ; 
 Where how he did preuaile,! fharneto fpcake: 
 Butttuch is truth.hrge lengthi of feat and fnores 
 Bctwwsie my father, and my mother lay , 
 A I haue heard my father fpeakc himfcrfe 
 When this fame lofty gentleman was got : 
 Vpon hii death -bed he by will bequeath d 
 Hit lands to me, and tooke it on hit death 
 That this my mottars fonne w>s oone of hu^ 
 And if he were, he came into the world 
 Full fourteene weeke* before the courfc of time : 
 Then good my Liedge let me haue wKt is mine, 
 My fathers land, as was my fathers will 
 
 KJokn. Sirra,your brother is Legitimate. 
 Your fathers wife did after wedlocke heart him : 
 And if fhe did play falfe, the rauji was hen . 
 Which fault lyes on the hazards of all husband* 
 That marry wiues : tell me, how jf my brother 
 Who as you fay , tooke paines to get thivfonoe , 
 Had of your father claini'd this fonne for his , 
 Infooth.eood* fricnd.your father mi"ht hau? kept 
 This Cane, bred from his Cow from all the wotld 
 Infooth he might : then if he were my brother* 
 My brother might not claime him, nor your father 
 Being none of hu , rcfufc him : this concludes, 
 My mothers fonne did get you; fathers heyre , 
 Your fathers heyrc rnuft haue your fathers land. 
 
 Rob. Shal then my fathers Will be of no force, 
 To difpoffefle that childe which ii not his. 
 
 Pkil. Of no more force to difpoiTefTc me fir , 
 Then was his will to get me, as I think. 
 
 /;. Whether hadft thou rather be a faulcot&rdgi , 
 And like thy brother to enioy thy land : 
 Or the reputed fonne of Cordelion, 
 Lord ofthy prefenee.and no land betide. 
 
 Baft- Madam, and if my brother had my (hope 
 And I had his, fir Rcbertt hit like him , 
 And if my legs- were two foch riding reds, 
 My armcs.fuch celc- sk ins fluft , my race fo thin , 
 That inmmeeare I durfr-noi flicke a rofe , 
 Lefi men (hould fay.looke where thteefarthingif Ott , 
 Aad to his fhape were heyrc to all this land. 
 Would"! might neuer fhrrefrorn off this place , 
 I wculd giuc it euery foot to haue this face : 
 It would not be fir nobbe in any rafe. 
 
 Elmer. I liVc ihee well: writ thou forfake thy fortune. 
 Bequeath thy land to him.and follow me? 
 1 am a Souldier,and now bound to frame. 
 
 Baft. Brother, take you my land ,Ilc takemy chance; 
 Your face hath got fiue hundred pound a yeere, | 
 Yet fell youi face for fiue pence and 'rif decre: 
 follow you vnto.tbe death. 
 
What woman pofl is .this ? hath (he no husband 
 That will take psines to blow a home beforejher? 
 O me. 'tis my mother : how now good Lady, 
 What brings you heere to Court fo haftily * 
 
 Enter LaJj FitutcontriJge and lamet Canty. 
 
 Udy. Where is that flaoe thy brothei ? where is be ? 
 That holds in chafe mine honour vp and dowfte. 
 
 "Baft. My brother Rlm,o\4 Sir Robertt forme : 
 CotfrWthe Gyant.that fame mightv man, 
 It it Sir Robert i fonnc that yoo feeke fo? 
 
 Lady. Sir Reberts fonnc,! thou vnreuerend boy, 
 Sit Roberts fonnc ? why fcorn'ft thou at fir Rebert ? 
 He is Sir Roberts fonne, and fo arc thou. 
 
 Bnft. lamet Gumis,w\\t ihou giue vs leaue a while? 
 Gear. Good leaue good fhitif. 
 Baft. Pbtlif,fpirto\Yf/amet, 
 There's toyes abroad,anon lie tell thee more. 
 
 Exit /amis. 
 
 Madam, I was not old Sir Roberts fonne , 
 Sit Robert might haue eat his pan in me 
 Vpon good Friday, and nere broke his faft : 
 Sir Rybert could doe well, marrie to coofefTe 
 Could get roc fit Kfben could not doe it ; 
 We know hit handy-wotke, therefore good mother 
 To whom am I beholding for thefe IHnmes ? 
 fbm neuer holpe to make this legge. 
 *dj. Haft thou confpired with thy Brother too, 
 That for thine owne gaine fhouldft defend mine honor ? 
 What meanes this fcome, thou moft vntoward knaue ? 
 
 Baft. Kiright.knightgood mothcr.Bafilifco-like: 
 What, 1 am dub'd, I haue it on my fhoulder : 
 5ut mother,! am not Sir Rvbtrtt fonne, 
 ; haue difclaia'd Sir frArrf nd my land, 
 Legitimation, -name, and all it gone; 
 Then good my mother, let me know my father, 
 Some proper man I hope, who was it mother? 
 Lady. Haft thou domed thy (ffo ?** 
 Soft. As faithfully as I denie the deuill. 
 LJy. King RifbxrdCordelion was thy father, 
 Jy long and vehement fuit I was feduc'd 
 To make roome for him in my hu sbands bed : 
 leauen lay not my rranserernon to my charge , 
 That an the ifloc of my ckere offence 
 Which was fo ftrongly. vrg'd paft my defence. 
 " "Baft. Now by this light were I to get againe, 
 btadam 1 would not wifh a better father t 
 Some finnes doe beare their priuiledge en earth , 
 And fcxiloih y ou : your fauJt.was notyour foil ie , 
 Meeds mu(r you lay your heart at his difpofe , 
 Subie&cd tribute to commanding loue, 
 AgainR whofe furie and ynmatched force, 
 The swlefle Lion could not wage the fight , 
 ^or keepe his Princely heart from Rickardt band : 
 *e that perforce robs Lions of their hearts , 
 tfay eafily widhe a womans: aye my mother . 
 With all my heart I thank e thee for my fat her : 
 Who Hues rod dares but fay, thou didil not welt 
 When I was got. He fend his foule to hell. 
 Come Lady I wijl (he* th ee to my kmn? , 
 And they (hall fay, when Riehardme begot, 
 If thou hadft fayd him nay, it had beene finne; 
 Whofayes s itwas t helyes,I{iy cwasnot. 
 
 CMMT. 
 
 ttefi/eant/t/eatbo/ffygfobn. 
 
 Scans, Secutu/a. 
 
 Enter before tAnffsrt. Philip King <f France-Leva Waal, 
 fkin, AuRria, Cmjtaacf, Arthur. 
 
 Lewis. Before Atigiert well met brane AteflrM, 
 Artbitr that great fore-runner of thy bloud, 
 Richard that rob'd the Lion of his heart . 
 And fought the holy Warres in Ptdefiim, 
 By this braue Duke came early to his graoe : 
 And for amends to his poftemie , 
 At our importance hcther is he come , 
 To fpread his colours boy.in thy behalfe . 
 And to rebuke the vfurpation 
 Of thy vnnaturall Vncle, English /, 
 Embrace him, loue him, giue him welcome hetbcr. 
 
 Anh. God fhall forgme you Cofdelions death 
 The recher, that you giuc his off-fpring life , 
 Shadowing their right vnder your wings of warfet 
 I giuc you welcome with a powcrleffe hand. 
 But with a heat t full of vnftained loue, 
 Welcome before the gates ofAagieri Duke. 
 
 Lneu. A noble boy, who would not doe thee righr> 
 
 Amfl. Vponthy cheeke lay I this zelous kiffe , 
 As fealeto this indenture of rr>y loue: 
 That to my home I will no more returne 
 Till Aitfiert t zod the right thou haft in Trance, 
 Together with that pale, that white>fac'd (bore. 
 Whole foot fpttrnes backe the Oceans roaring tick% 
 And coopes from other lands her Ilanders, 
 Euen till that /Whedg'd in with the maine, 
 That Wstet-waJled Bulwarke, ftill fecure 
 And confident from forreiriepurpofes, 
 Euen till that vrmoft corner of the Weft 
 Salute thee for her King, till then faireboy 
 Will I not thinkeofhorne.but follow Arnr.es. 
 
 Cmfl. O take his mothers thanks, a widdows thanks, 
 Till your ffrong hand fhall helpe to giue him ftrength , 
 To make a more, requit all to your loue. 
 
 An/I. T he peace of heauen is theirs y lift their fwords 
 In luch a iuft and charitable warre. 
 
 Ki*r. Well, then to wotke our Cannon fhall be bent 
 Againit the browes of this refitting towr.c, 
 Call for our cheefeft men of difcipHne , 
 To cull the plots of heft advantages : 
 Wee'il lay before this towne our Royal bones. 
 Wade to the market-place in Frew^mens bloud. 
 But. we will make it fabisd. to this boy. 
 
 Con. StayforanahfwertoyourEmbaflie, 
 Left vnaduis'd you ftajnt your fwords with bloud, 
 My Lord Ckuiilim may aom England\a'vag 
 That right in peace which heere we vtge in wairc 9 
 And then we mall repent each drop of bloud , 
 That hot ratri hafte (aindiredly (hedde. 
 fnter Cbattifioa. 
 
 King. A wonder Lady:lo vpon thy wi(h 
 Our Mefler.ger Chattilien is arriu'd , 
 What England faies, fay breefely gentle Lord, 
 We coldly paufe for thee, Chatilim fpeake, 
 
 fbat. Then tume your forces from this paltry fiege , 
 Arid ftirre them vp againfl a mightier taske : 
 Englaxd impatient of your iuft demands, 
 Hath put hienfelfe in Armes, the aduerfe wUides 
 
 a Whofe 
 
The life anddeath of KJing John. 
 
 Whofe leisure Ihuc fliid. hauegiuen him time 
 To Und hii Legions all a* foone as I : 
 Hii marrVis arc expf disru to this towne . 
 His forces ftrong,his Souldie. s confident : 
 With him along ii come the Mother Queene, 
 An Ace ftirring him to bloud and ftrife , 
 With her her Neece, the Lady Blanch fSptine, 
 Wuh them a Baftard of the Kings deceaft , 
 And 11 thVnfeded humors of the Land, 
 Ra(h,mconfiderate,fiery voluntaries, 
 With Ladies faces.and fierce Dragons fplrenet, 
 Haoe fold their fortunes at their natiue homes ,- 
 Bearing their birth-right* proudly on their backs. 
 To make a hazard of new forttines heere 
 1nbriefe,abraoerchoyfeofdauntlertefpirits 
 Then now the Eaglifb bottomes hsue waft o're, 
 Did neuer flote vpon the fuelling tide , 
 To doe offence and fcsthe in Chriftendome : 
 The interruption of their churlifh drums 
 Cuts offwore circumftance, they are at hand, 
 
 Drum teas t. 
 To parlie or to fight, therefore prepare. 
 
 Kin. How much vnlook'd for, is this expedition. 
 
 Aujl By how much vncipefled. by fo much 
 We muft awake indcuor for defence , 
 For courage mounteth with occasion, 
 Let them be welcome then, we are prepar'd. 
 
 Eater K. (f England, Bo/lard, Qtuene { Waacb, Amfafe. 
 andctkert. 
 
 K.I AM. Peace be to France: If France in peace permit 
 Our luft and lineall entrance to our owne ; 
 If not, bleede Fr4, and peace afcene) tohcaucn. 
 Whiles we Gods wrathful! agent doe corrcd 
 Their proud contempt that beats his peace to heauen. 
 
 Frat. Peace be to etand t if that warre returne 
 From Franceto Ergltnd, there to Hue in peace ; 
 England we loue. and for that Eaglandi fake , 
 Wkh burden of our armor heere we fweat : 
 This toy te of ears fhould be a work* of thine ; 
 But thou from louing England art fo fsrre, 
 That thou haft vnder-wrought his la wfull King, 
 Cutoff the fcqucnce of pofterity , 
 Out-raced Infant State, and done a rape 
 Vpon the maiden vertue of the Crowns : 
 Looke hccre vpon thy brother Qegrtytt face , 
 Thefc eyes, thefe browes, were moulded out of his j 
 This little abftraa doth containe that large , 
 Which died in CsgrijitoA the hand of time , 
 Shall draw this breefe inro as huge a volume: 
 That Geffrfj was thy elder brother borne , 
 And this his Tonne, /England was Cjeffryi right, 
 And this is Ctffryet in the name of God : 
 How comes it then that ihou art eall'd a King , 
 When lining blood doth in thefe temples beat 
 Which owe the crowne, that thouore-rnaftereft ? 
 
 K .lohn. From whom hafl thou this great commiflion 
 To draw my anfwer from thy Articles ? (Fronts 
 
 FT*. Fro that fupernal ludge that ftirs good thoughts 
 In any beaft of ftrong authoritie, 
 To looke into the blots and (bines of right , 
 That ludge hath made me guardian to this boy 
 Vnder whofe warrant 1 impeach thy wrong , 
 And by whofe helps I meant to ch&ftife it. 
 
 JT. Mi. Alack thou doft vfurpe authoritie. 
 
 Fran. Excufc it is to beat vfurping downe. 
 
 Quetn. Who is it thou deft call viurper Fraxcrl 
 
 Cenfl, Let me make anfwer: thy vfurping fonne. 
 
 Queen.OM infolent.thy baftard (hall be King, 
 That thou maift be a Queen, and checks the world. 
 
 CM. My bed was euer to thy fonne as true 
 As thine was to thy husband, and this boy 
 Liker in feature to his father Geffrey 
 Then thou and John, m manners being as like , 
 As raine to water, or deuill to hii damme ; 
 My boy a baftard f by my foule I thinke 
 His father neuer was fo true begot , 
 It cannot be,and if thou wert his mother. (-iber 
 
 Qaeen. Theres a good mother boy.that blots thy fa- 
 
 Coafl. There's a good grandame boy 
 That would, blot the*. 
 
 Aufl. Peace. 
 
 24?. HearetheCryet. 
 
 Auft. What the deuill art thou? 
 
 'Baft. One that wil play the deuill fir with you. 
 And a may catch your hide and you alone; 
 You are the Hare of whom the Prouerb goes 
 Whofe valour plucks dead Lyons by the beard ; 
 He fmoake your skin-coat and I catch you right, 
 Sirra looke too't,yfaith I will, yfaith. 
 
 TSlan. O well did he become that 1 yons robe. 
 That did difrobe the Lion of that robe. 
 
 Ba/t. It lies as fight ly on the backe of him . 
 As great Alctdtt fhooes vpon an Affe: 
 But A fie, He take that bunben from your backe, 
 Or lay on that (hall make your (boulders cracke. 
 
 A*ft. What cracker is this fame that deafea our cares 
 With this abundance of fuperfluous breath ? 
 King Levity determine what we (hall doe ftrait. 
 
 Lew. Women & fooles, breake off your conference. 
 King lohn, this is the very fumme of all : 
 England and !Teland,A*rurtjroraute, Mont, 
 I n ri ght of Arthur doc f claim? of thee . 
 Wilt thou refignc them,and lay downe thy Ames } 
 
 fohn. My life as foonc : I doe dene thee From, 
 Arthur of Britaine, yeeld thee to my hand. 
 And out of my deere loue He giue thee more, 
 Then ere the coward hand of France can win ; 
 Submit thee boy. 
 
 Q*etn. Come to thy grandame child. 
 
 Conf. Doe childe,goe to yt giandame childe , 
 Giue grandame kingdoms, and it grandame will 
 Giue yt a plum,a cherry, and a figge, 
 There's a good grandame. 
 
 Ankur, Good my mother peace, 
 1 would that I were low laid in my graue, 
 I am not worth this coyle that's made for me. (weepet. 
 
 Qu. Afo. His mother fhames him fo , poore boy nee 
 
 Cm. Now fhame vpon you where (he does or no. 
 His grandames wrongs,and not bis mothers fhames 
 Drawes thofe heauerumouingpearles fro his poor eies, 
 Which heauen (hall take in nature of a fee: 
 I, with thefe Chriftall beads heauen (hail be brib'd 
 To doe him Iuflice,and reuenge on you. 
 
 Qu* Thou monfoousflanderer of heauen and earth. 
 
 Con. Thou monftrouslniurer of heauen and earth, 
 Call not meflanderet,thou and thine vfurpe 
 The Dominations. Royal ties, and rights 
 Of this opprelTed boy ; this is thy eidcft formes fonne , 
 Infortunate in nothing but ia thee i 
 
The life and death of%0%fohn. 
 
 Thy finnts are vifittd in this wore 
 The Canon of the Law is laide on him, 
 Being butthefeeond generation 
 Remued from thy finne-conceiuing wombc. 
 
 lob*. Bedlam naue done. 
 
 Cn. I haue bur this to fay, 
 Thai he w not onely plagued for her fin, 
 But God hach made her finne and her, the plague 
 Or this remoued iffue, plagued for her, 
 And with her plague her finne : his injury 
 Her iniurie the Beadle to her finne, 
 All pumfh'd in the per fon of this childe, 
 all for her, a pligue vpon her . 
 
 Qve. Thou vnadui fed (cold, I can produce 
 A Will, that barrel the title of thy fonne. 
 
 fin. I who doubts that, a Will: a wicked will, 
 A woman* will . a cankred Grandamt will. 
 
 Fra. Peace Lady, paufe, or be more temperate, 
 It i)l befeemei this prefence to cry ayme 
 Tothefeill tuned repetition* : 
 Some Trumpet Gtrnmon hither to the wallet 
 Thefe men of Aogiers, let vi hcare them fpcake, 
 Whofe tjtlethey admit, Anlmtrs or lobnt. 
 
 Trumpet fottodi. 
 Enter a Cittx.cn vpon the aafltt . 
 
 Cit Who is it that bath warn'd vs to the wallet ? 
 
 fra. Tis Prance, for England. 
 
 Itin. England for it felfe. 
 You men of Angiers, and my louingfubieflj. 
 
 fra You louing men of Angiers, Arthurs fubje&t, 
 Our Trumpet calFd you to this gentle parle. 
 
 lokn. For our aduantage, iherefore hf are vs fuft . 
 Thefeflagges of France that are aduanced hccrc 
 Before the eye and profpeftof your Towne, 
 Haue hither march'd to your endamagemem 
 The Canon* haue their bowels full of wrath, 
 And ready mounted are they to fpit forth 
 Then Iron indignation 'gainft your walles i 
 AH preparation for a bloody fiedge 
 And mereilw proceeding, by thefe French. 
 Comfort yours Qtties eies, your winking gates : 
 And but for our approch, thofe deeping (tones, 
 Thatasawaftfcdoth girdle you about 
 By theccmpulfion of their Ordinance, 
 By this time from their fixed beds of lime 
 Had bin difhabtted, and wide hauocke made 
 Fot bloody t>ower to rufh vppon your peace 
 But on the light of vt your lawful! King, 
 Who nainefully with much expedient march 
 Haue brought a counter-checke before your gate*, 
 Tefauevnfcratch'dyourCittiesthreatnedcheekes: 
 Behold the French amaz'd voochfafe a parle, 
 And now infteed of bulletts wrapt in fire 
 To make a (hiking fcucr in your wallet, 
 They flioott but calme words, folded vp in fmoalce, 
 To make a faithlefle errour in youteares, 
 Which truft a ccordingly kinde Cittizens. 
 And let vs in. Your King, whofe labour' d fpirits 
 Fore-wearied in this adion of fwift fpeede, 
 Craues harbourage within yourCitie wallet. 
 
 France . When 1 heue faide, make anfwer to v$ both. 
 Lee in this right hand, whofe protection 
 It moft diumely vow'd vpon the tight 
 Of him it holds, ftsnds yong Wantagtnet, 
 Soone to the cider brother of this roan, 
 
 And King ore him, and all that he enioy et : 
 
 For this downe-troden equity, we tread 
 
 In warlike march, thefe greenes before your Towne, 
 
 Being no further enemy to you 
 
 Then the conftraim ofhofpitable zeale, 
 
 In the releefeof this oppreited childe, 
 
 Religioufly prouokes. Be pleafed then 
 
 To pay that dutie which you truly owe, 
 
 To him that owes it, namely, this yong Prince, 
 
 And then our Armet, like to a murled Bear C, 
 
 Saue in afpeft, hath all offence feal'd vp : 
 
 Our Cannons malice vainly fhall be f pent 
 
 Againft th'involuerable clouds of heauen, 
 
 And with a blefled and vn. vcxt retyre, 
 
 With vnhaek'd fwords, and Helmets all vnbrui i'd, 
 
 We will beare home that lurtie blood againe, 
 
 Which heere we came to fpout igainfl y our Townfr, 
 
 And leaue your children, wiues, and you in peace 
 
 But if you fondly paflc our protTer'd offer, 
 
 Tit not the rounder of your old-fac'd wallet, 
 
 Can hide you from our meffengcrs of Warre , 
 
 Though all thefc EngJifh, and their difnpline 
 
 Were harbour'd in their rude circumference : 
 
 Then tell vs. Shall your Citie call vs Lord, 
 
 In that behalfc which we haue challenged il? 
 
 Or fhall we giue the fignall to our rge, 
 
 And Aalke in blood to our porTrffion ? 
 
 Cu. In breefe, we are th King of Englandt fubiefts 
 For him. and in his right, we hold this Towne. 
 
 lobn. Acknowledge then the King, and let me in. 
 
 Cit. That can we not : but he rhatproues the King 
 To him will we proue loyall, till that time 
 Haue we ramm'd vp our gates aginft the world. 
 
 lobn. Doth not the Crownc of England, prooue the 
 
 King/ 
 
 And if not that, I bring you Witneffcs 
 Twicefifteene thoufand hearts of Englands breed 
 
 B*ft. Baftards and clfe. 
 
 lobn. To verifie our title with their liurt. 
 
 Fran. As many and as well-borne bloodt as thofe. 
 
 Tloft. Some Baftardt too. 
 
 Fran. Stand in his face to contradict hit claime. 
 
 Cu. Till you compound whofe right i* worthed, 
 We for the worthieS hold the right from both. 
 
 lebn. Then God forgiuc thefinne of all thofe foulet, 
 That to their euerlatting refidence, 
 Before the dew of euening fall, (hall fleete 
 In dreadfull triaJI of our kingdornes King. 
 
 Fran. Amen, Amen, mount Cheualiers to Armes. 
 
 "Soft. Saint George that fwindg'd the Dragon, 
 And ere fmce fit's on't horfeSacke at mine Hoftcffc dore 
 Teach vs feme fence. Sirrah, were I at home 
 At your den firrah, with your Lionneffe, 
 1 would fct an Oxe-head to your Lyons hide.- 
 And make a monfter of you. 
 
 Auft. Peace, no more, 
 
 2tf. O tremble: for you heare the Lyon rore. 
 
 John. Vp higher to the plaine, where we'l Cet forth 
 In belt appointment all our Regiments. 
 
 Baft. Speed then to take aduantage of the field. 
 
 fra. It (hall be fo, and at the other hill 
 Command the reft to ftand. God and our right. Exeunt 
 Metre after excurfimi, Enter ftfcr Herald ef France 
 with Trumpet t to tbtgatet. 
 
 F. Her. You men of Angiers open wide your getet, 
 And let yong Ankttr Duke of Brit aine in, 
 
Who by the hand of France, chu day hwh made 
 Much work? fei tearei to many an Englifh mother, 
 Whole fonnes lye (catered on the bleeding ground i 
 Many a widdowcs husband eraucling lies, 
 Coldly embracing the dKcebured earrh, 
 And viftorie with little lofle do jh pUy 
 Vpon the dancing banners ofthe French, 
 Who are ai hand triumphantly difplayed 
 "o enter Conqueror*, and to proclaim* 
 An bur of Britain?, En glands King, and yours. 
 
 Enter &>glifi> HtraMvitk Tntmptt. 
 E. H.tr Reioyce you men of Angicn/ing your bfb, 
 King John, your king and England*, doeh approach, 
 Commander of thii hot maliciom day, 
 7hsi Armours that maich'd hence fo filoer bright, 
 Hhher rewrne all gilt with Frenchmen* blood 
 There ftueke no phime in any Englifh Creft, 
 That is rerooued by a ftaffe of France . 
 Our colour* do retume in ihofe fame hand s 
 That did difplay them when we firft march; forth 
 And like a leUy troope of Hunrfmen come 
 Ou: itfftie Englifh, all with purpled hands, 
 Side in the dying (laughter of their fo, 
 Open your gates, and giue the Vi&ors way 
 
 , from off our towre we might behold 
 Prom firft to !aft, the on-fet and retyre 
 Of both your Armies, wKofe equality 
 By cur beft eyes cannot be cenfured: (blowes. 
 
 Blood hath bought blood, and blowes haue anfwerd 
 Strength mateHt with ftrength, and power confronted 
 
 power , 
 
 Beth are alike, and boih alike we like 
 One muft proue greateft. While they weigh fo euen. 
 We hold curTcwne for neither : yet for bolh, 
 
 Enter the no Kingi with thftr pooen, 
 atfttctrotdoarti, 
 
 France, haft thou yet more blood co caft away> 
 Say, (hall th< currant of our right romc on, 
 Whofe paffage vt with thy impediment, 
 Shall leaue his natiue channell, and ore-fwelt 
 with courfe difturb'd euen thy confining fhores, 
 Vnlsfte theu let his filucr Water , keepe 
 A peaceful! progrefie to the Ocean. 
 
 Fra. England thou hafl no: fau'd one drop of blood 
 In this hot triall mote then we ofFrance, 
 Rather loft more. And by this hand I fweare 
 That fwayes the earth this Climate ouer-lookes, 
 Before we will lay downe our iuft-borne Armcs, 
 We'l put ihee downe, gainft whom thefe Armes wee 
 Or adde a royall number t o the dead : (beare, 
 
 Gracing the fcroule that teU of this warres loffe, 
 With fUughter coupled to the name ofkings. 
 
 Jtafl. Ha Mateity : how high thy glory towres, 
 When the rich blood of king* is fet on fife t 
 Oh now doth death line his dead chaps with ftcele, 
 The fwords of (buUiers are his teeth, his phangs, 
 A nd no w he feafts, mouAng the Aefn of men 
 In vndetermin'd difference! of kings. 
 Why ftand thefe royall fronts amazed thus : 
 Cry hauocke kings, backe to the flamed field 
 You equal! Pctcnts^fitrie kindled fpirits, 
 Then let contufion of one part confirm 
 T he others peace : till then, blowes. blood, and death. 
 
 I An. Whofe party do the To wnefmen yet admit? 
 
 FT*. SpeekeCitizens for England, whofeyour king 
 Hut. The king of Engand,when we know the k, g . 
 Fro. Knowhiminvt, that heere hold vp hu right. 
 lohn. I n Vs. that are our owne great Deputie, 
 ind beare pofTefften of our Per fan hem> 
 LordofourprefeneeAngiers^nd ofyeu. 
 
 ft*. A greater powre then We denies all this, 
 And tilt it be vndbubted,we do locke 
 >ur former fcrople in our ftrong barr'd gs -. 
 Lings of our ff are, vnrilt our feares refolu'd 
 Be by feme cmaine king, twg'd and depos'd. 
 
 4?. By beaoen,ihtfcfcroyle of Angiers flout yen 
 tad ftand fecurely on their baaebnenu, 
 As ina Theater, whence they gape and point 
 It your induftnous Scenes aadafts of death, 
 four Royall prcfences be rul'd by mee. 
 Do like the Mutinci of leru&lem, 
 ie friends a.white, and both cootoyntly bend 
 Yeurfhirpefi Deeds of malice on thisTovme. 
 By Eaft and Weft let Franceaod England mount. 
 Their bartering Canon charged to the rneuchcs, 
 Till their foule-fearing clamours haue braul'd 4owtt 
 The flint ie ribbet of this contemptuous due, 
 1'deplay me eflantly vpon thefe lades, 
 Euen till vnfenced defolaticn 
 Leaae them as naked as the vulgar ayre : 
 That dor*, drfleueryour vnued ftrengthl, 
 And pan ycur mingled colours once againe, 
 Turne face to face, and bloody point to point: 
 Then in a moment Fortune (Kail cull forth 
 Out of one fide her happy Minion, 
 To whom In fauourfhe (hall giue the day, 
 And kirTe him with a glorious v iftory : 
 Hew like you this wilde counftll mighty States, 
 Smackes it not fomethtng of the poficie. 
 
 Sahn. Now by the sky that hangsaboucftur heads. 
 I like it well. France, (hall we knit our powrcs, 
 And lay Om Angiers euen with the ground, 
 Then after fight who fhall be king of it? 
 
 _ ,r. And if thou had the mettle of a king, 
 Being wrong' d at we are by this petui(h Towne : 
 Turne thou the mouth of thy Anillerie, 
 As we will ours, againft thcfr fawcie walles, 
 And when that we haue daOYd them to the jravnd, 
 Why then defieeach other, andpelUmell, 
 Make worke vpon our (clues/orheauenorhell. 
 Fro. Let it be fo : l*ay, where will you aitault ? 
 /**. We from the Weft will Tend deftrulrion 
 Into this Cities bofome. 
 ^ufl. I from the North. 
 frti. Our Thunder frcm the South, 
 Shall nine their drift of bullets on this Towne. 
 
 'Baft. O prudent difcipline ! From North 10 South: 
 Auftxia and France (hoot rn each others mouth, 
 lie ftirre them to it : Come, away, away. 
 
 /*?*. Heare v j great k i ngs, vouchfafe awhile to (b 
 And I (ball (hew you peace, and faire-fac'd league : 
 Win you this Citie without ftroke, or wound, 
 Refcue thofe bteathinr hues to dye in beds, 
 That heerccome facrtfices for the field. 
 Perfeuer not, but beare me mighty kings. 
 
 lahn. Speake on with fauour,we art: bnt to beare. 
 Hit. that daughter there of Sp*ine,the Lady &oc 
 Is ncereto England, iooke vpen rheyeerts 
 Of Lemet the Dolphin, and thu Icucly maid. 
 IHaftie loue AiouM go In qoeft of buuiie, 
 
 Wbtr 
 
The life and death of Kjngf dm 
 
 Where fhould he finrfe it fairer, then in Waxek : 
 Ifzeaious loue fhou!d go in fsatch of venue, 
 Where foould hefinde it purer then in 3tocA? 
 Ifloue ambitious, fought a match of birth, 
 Whofeveines bound richer blood then Lady Waxl* 
 Such as (he i*. in beaucie, vertue, birth, 
 Istheyong Dolphin euery way compleat, 
 ! f not compleat of, fay he is not fhee. 
 And fheagalne wants nothing, to name want, 
 If want it be not, that (he is not he* : 
 He is the halfenart of a blerTed man, 
 Lcfetobefioifhedby fuch at Thee, 
 And fhea fairediusded excellence, 
 Whofefulnefle ofpetfeaion lyes in him. 
 
 two fuch filuer currents when they ioyne 
 Do gioiifie the bankcs chat bound them in : 
 
 Ana two fuch shores, to two fuch fttezmcs made one, 
 Two fuch controlling bounds thai! you be,kingt, 
 To thsfe two Princes, if you marrie them: 
 This Vnion (hall do more then batters? can 
 To cur raft clofed gates : fot at this match, 
 Wich fwifter fpteene then powder can enforce 
 The mouth of paflage fhall we fling wide ope. 
 And give you entrance : but without this match, 
 The ftaenraged is not halfe fo deafe, 
 Lyons more confident, Mountaines and rockes 
 Mote (ret from rntnion, no not death himfelfe 
 In morts!! furie halfe fo p*remptof ie, 
 As we to k*pe this Qtie. 
 
 "Ba/1. Hecresaftay, 
 
 That (hakes the rotten carkaffe of old death 
 Oft cfhis ragges. Here's a large mouth indeede. 
 That fpiu forth death, and mountaines.r ockes, and feas, 
 Talkes as familiarly of roaring Lyons, 
 A* maids of thirteene do of puppi-dogges. 
 What Cannoneerc begot this luftteb'eod. 
 He fpeakes plain? Cannon fire, and fmeake, and bounce, 
 He g'jue* the baftinado with his tongue i 
 Ourearesarecudgel'd.not a v/ordofhis 
 But buffets better then a fid of France . 
 Zounds, ! war n cer {bbethumpt with words, 
 Since I firft cal'd my brothers father Dad. 
 
 Old Qu. Son,Uft to this ccniuneTticn.make this match 
 Ciue witKeur Neece a dowrie targe enough, 
 For by this knot, theu {halt fo fureJy tye 
 Thy now vnfur d afliiraoce to the Cro wne, 
 That yon greene boy (hail hauenoSumtecoripe 
 The blooms that promifeth a mightie fruite 
 
 1 fee a yielding in the lookes of France : 
 Markehow they whifper, vrge them while their foules 
 Are capeable of this ambitien, 
 
 Lesft zeals now melted by the windie breath 
 Offcft petitions,pinie and remorfe, 
 Coole and congealeagaine to what lfwa<> 
 
 Hs6. Why antVer not the double Maieflies, 
 This friendly ereatic of our threamed fovme. 
 
 pm. Speake England fir ft.that hath bin forward firft 
 To fpeake vnto this Cittie : what fay you ? 
 
 /oto.If that the Dolphin there thy Prinecjy fonne, 
 Can in this booke of beautie tezd, I loue t 
 Her Dowrie (hall weigh equal! with a Qpeene : 
 For Angteri* and feirc Taraine M<u'ae^ Pcyflisrs, 
 A nd all thst we vpen this fide the Se*, 
 (&xcept this Cittie now by vi bsfiedg'd) 
 finde liable to our Cro wne and Dignitic, 
 Shall gild her bridal! bed and make her rich 
 
 Jn tides, honors, and promotion!, 
 As (he in beautie, education.biood, 
 Holdeshand with any PrincefTe of the world. 
 
 Fr*. What fai'ft thou boy .' looke in the Ladies face. 
 
 Dol. I do my Lord, and in her tie I find 
 A wonder, cr a wondrous miracle, 
 The fhadow of my felfeform'd in her eye, 
 Wnich being but the (htdow of your fonne, 
 Beccmesa forme and makes your fonne a fhadow : 
 Z do proteft I neuer lou'd my feife 
 Till now. infixed I beheld my feife. 
 Drawne in the flattering table of her tie. 
 
 Bjl. Drawee in the flattering table of her eie, 
 Hang'd in the frowning wrinkle of her brow. 
 And quarter'd in her bean, bee doth efpie 
 Himfelfelouestraytor.thisispittienowi; 
 That hang'd, and dra wne, and quarter'd there ftiould be 
 In fuch aloue,fo*i!ea Loutai he. 
 
 Blao. My vnckles will in this refpecl is mine. 
 Ifhe fee ought in you that makes him like, 
 That any thing he fee's which moues his liking, 
 I can with eafc trsnflate it to my will : 
 Or if you will, to fpeake more properly , 
 I will enforce it eaflie tomy loue. 
 Further I will not flatter you, my Lord 
 That all I fee in you is worthie loue, 
 Then this, that nothing do 1 fee in you, 
 Though churlifh thoughts iherafelues fhould bee your 
 
 big* 
 That I can finde, (hould merit any hate. 
 
 lcb. Whfaiethefeyong.ones? Whatfay youtny 
 Neece? 
 
 . That the is bound inhonor (till to do 
 What you in wifedome flUl vouthfafe to fay. 
 
 Speake then Prince Dolphin, can you louethw 
 Ladle? 
 
 Do!. Nay aske me if I can refralne from loue. 
 For I doe loue her moft vnfainedly. 
 
 /oha. Then do I giue TJdquel 
 
 ,and./tfmca>, tbefefiueProuinees 
 With her to thee, and this addition more; 
 Full thirty thoufand Market of Englifh coyne - 
 
 France, if thou be pleaf'd withalC 
 Command thy fonne and deughtet to ioyne hands. 
 
 Frs. It likes vs we!', young Princes: clofe your hands 
 
 A*{L And your lippes too, for I am well afTur'd, 
 That 1 did fo when I was firft anVd. 
 
 Frit. Now Cinizsms of Anjjres ope your jatei, 
 Let in that amitie which you haue made, 
 For at Saint Maries Chappeli prefently, . 
 The rights of marriage fhallbe folemniz'd. 
 Is not the Ladie Caaftaac em this troopel 
 I know (he is not for this match made vp, 
 Her pretence would hase interrupted much. 
 Where is (he and her (brine, tell me, who knowes ? 
 
 DO. Sheisfadandpa&ionateatyourhighnes Tent. 
 
 Fra. And by my faith, this league that we haue made 
 Will giue her fadneiTe very Uttle cure * 
 Brother of England, how may we content 
 This widdow Udy ? In her right we came, 
 Which we God kncwes, hawe turn d another way, 
 TO our owoe vantage. 
 
 M*. Wewillhealevpall, 
 For wee"! create yong Arthur Duke of Britaine 
 And Earls of Richmond, and this rich faireTowne 
 
8 
 
 The life and death ofKjpg 
 
 We make him Lord of. Call the Lady Canftaxe, 
 
 Some fpeedy MerTenger bid her repaite 
 
 To our fderanity : I truft we Hull , 
 
 (If not fill vp the meafure ofher will) 
 
 Yet in fome meafurc fatisfie her fo. 
 
 That we (hall flop her exclammon. 
 
 Go we as well as baft will fuffer.s, 
 
 To this vnlook'd for voprepared pompe. Exemt 
 
 Baft. Mad world, mad kings, mad competition : 
 I An to flop Unhurt Title in the whole, 
 Hath willingly departed with a part, 
 And France, whole armour Confciencc buckled on, 
 Wbomzeale and charitie brought to the fit Id, 
 At Gods owne fouldier, rounded in the ere, 
 With that (ante purpofe-changer, that Qye diucl, 
 That Broker, that frill breakes the pate of* faith, 
 That diyly breake-vow, he that winnes of ill, 
 Of kings, of beggeri. old men, yong men, maids* 
 Who hailing no externall thing to loofc, 
 But the word Maid, cheats the poore Maide of thar. 
 Thit fmooth-fac'd Gentleman, tick ling commodiue, 
 Commoditie, the byas of the world, 
 The world, who of it felfeis peyfed well. 
 Made to run euen. vpon cutn ground ; 
 Till this aduantage. this vile drawing byas, 
 This fway of motion, this commoditie, 
 Makes ic take head from all indifferency, 
 From all direction, purpofe, courfe, intent. 
 And this fame byas, this Commodiiie, 
 This Bawd, this Broker.this all-changing-word, 
 Clap'd on the outward eye of fickle France, 
 Hith drawne him from his owne determin'd ayd, 
 From a refolu'd and honourable warre, 
 To a moft bale and vile-concluded peace. 
 And why rayle I on this Commcditie.' 
 But for beciufehe hath not wooed meyet : 
 Not that I haue the power to clutch my hand, 
 When his faire Angels would falute my palme, 
 But for my hand, as vnattcmpted yet, 
 Like a poore begger, raileth on the rich. 
 Well, whiles, I am abegger.I will raile, 
 And fay there is no fin but ro be rich : 
 And being rich, my vercuv then Ins II be, 
 To fay there is no rice, but beggerie : 
 Since Kings breake faith vpon commoditie, 
 Gaine be my Lord, for I will wor&ip thee. ** 
 
 zjftfus Secundtis 
 
 fnter Cmftontt, Anhur^nd Salubary. 
 
 CM. Gone to be married? Gone to fweare 3 peace ? 
 Talfr blood to falfe blood ioyn'4. Gone to be frcmds ? 
 Shall Ltii hauc Jf te/di, and "BLauxh chofe Prouinces ? 
 It is not fo. thou had mifpoKe,rDiOieafd, 
 Be well aduifd, tell ore thy tale againe 
 It cannot be, thou do' ft but fay 'tis fo. 
 IiruftJ may not rruft thee, for thy word 
 Ii bu t the vaine breath of a common man . 
 Beleeue me, I doe not belceue thee man, 
 Ibaue a Kings oath to the contrarie. 
 Thou fruit be punUh'd for thus frighting me, 
 For I am ficke, and capeable of feaies, 
 
 Oppreft with wrongs, and therefore full of feares. 
 A widdow.husbancflcs, fubieft to fcarej, 
 A woman natuiaJJy borne to fearu ; 
 And though chou now coafeffe thou didftbur left 
 With roy vext fptrits, I cannot take a Truce, 
 But they will quake end tremble all this day. 
 What doft thou meane by (ha king of thy head f 
 Why dod thou looke fo fadly on my fonne ? 
 What meanes that hand vpon that breaft of thine .* 
 Why hoicks thine eie that lamentable thewrne, 
 Like a proud riuer peering ore his bounds ? 
 Be thefe Cid fignes confirmcts of thy words t 
 Then fpcake againe. not all thy former tale. 
 But this one word, whether thy tale be true. 
 
 Sal. A* true as I beleeue you thinke them falfe, 
 That giue you eaufe to proue roy faying true. 
 
 Cm. Oh if thou teach me to beleeue this forrow 
 Teach thou this farrow, how to make me dye. 
 And let beleefe, and life encounter fo, 
 As doth the furie of two defperate men, 
 Which in the very meeting {all, and dye. 
 Lt*tt marry B launch! O boy, then w here art thou ? 
 Jrtmct friend withJEng/W, what becomes of me/ 
 Fellow be gone : I cannot brookc thy fighr, 
 Thii newes hath made thee a moft vgly man. 
 
 S*l. What other harme haue I good Lady done, 
 JBuc fpoke the harme, that is by others done ? 
 
 Con. Whichharmcwitbinitfelfcfoheynonsis, 
 A* it makes harmefull all that fpeakeof it. 
 
 Ar. 1 do be fetch you Madam be content. 
 
 COB. Ifthouthatbidrr.mebecontent,vertgrun 
 Vgly, and Oandrous to thy Mothers woiube, 
 "Full of vnpteafing blots, and fightlefle flainrs, 
 Lame, foolifti, crooked, fwart, prodigious, 
 Patch' <i with foule Mbles t an4 eye-ofiending markes, 
 I would not care, Itben would br content, 
 for then 1 (ho old not loue thee : no, nor thou 
 Become thy great birth, nor deferueaCrowne. 
 But thou art faire, and at tl>y birth (deere boy) 
 Narute and Fortune ioyn'd to make thee great. 
 Of Natures guifts, thou mayft with Lillietboaft, 
 And with the halfe-blowrteRofe. BucTottune, ob, 
 She is corrupted, chang'd, and wonne from thee. 
 Sh'adutterates hourrly with thine Vnckle iahn t 
 And with her golden hand hath plucktonTrance 
 To tread downe faire refped of Soueraigntie, 
 And made liis Maieftie the bawd to theirs. 
 Trance is a Bawd to~Eor rursc, and king loh*, 
 That Hrurapet Fortune, that vfurping leb* : 
 Tell me thou fellow, is not France forfwome? 
 Euvets>m him witb words, or get thee gone, 
 And leaue thofe woes alone, which I alone 
 Am !>ound tovnder-beare. 
 
 Sol. Parcfon me Madam, 
 I may not goe w ithoui you to the kings. 
 
 Cm. Thou roai ft, tbou {halt, 1 will not go wirh thee, 
 I will inflmcr my forrowes to bee proud, 
 Jor greefe it proud, and nukes his owner ftoopr, 
 To me and to the fete of my great greefe, 
 Let kings afiemble : for my greefe's fo great, 
 That no fupporm but the huge fir me eatth 
 Can hold it vp : here I and forrowes fie, 
 Htae is my Throne, bid king j come bow co it. 
 
The life and death ofKjr^fohn. 
 
 fktt.knd hang a Cluci skin on thofe recreant limbs. 
 
 /ebn. V/ like not this, them doft forget (hy frlfe. 
 liter fm+ttfk, 
 
 FT*. Metre comet the holy Legal of the Pop*. 
 
 f 4. Haile you annointed deputies of heauen; 
 To thee King lohn my holy errand it / 
 ] fandutpb, effort MctLwe Cardinal! , 
 And from Pope Innoctnt the Legate hecre, 
 Doe in his name religiously demand 
 Why t hou a jainft the Church.our hclv Mother , 
 So wilfully dcfl fpurne ; and force perforce 
 Kecpe Stephen Langtm chofen Arfhbt fhop 
 OfC*tfrl>urfhom that holy Set . 
 This in our forefaid holy Fathers name 
 Pope Ixneesnt, I doe demand of thee. 
 
 fahn. What eanhie name to Interrogatories 
 Can t aft the free breath of a facred King ? 
 Thou canft not (Cardinal!) deuife a name 
 So flight, vnworthy.and ridiculous 
 To charge me to an anfwert, at the Pope : 
 Tell him this tale,snd from the mouth of Engt<*d, 
 Adde thus much more, chat no/f J/M Prieft 
 Shall ly the or toll incur dominions ; 
 But ii we, vndcr heauen, are fupreame head. 
 So vnder him that great fupremacy 
 Where we doe rcigne, we will alone vphold 
 Without th'affiftancc of a mortal! hand : 
 So i ell the Pope, all reuerence fet apart 
 To him and his vfurp'd authentic. 
 
 Fr. Brother of England, you blafpheme in this. 
 
 Ma. Though ycu,and all the Kings of Chriftendom 
 Ate led fo groflely by'this medling Ptieft, 
 Dreading the curfe that money may buy out, 
 And by the merit of vilde gold, drofle, duft, 
 Pur<hsfe corrupted pardon of a man, 
 Who in that fale fell pardon from himfelfe : 
 T hough you , and al the reft fo groiTely led , 
 This iuglirtg witchcraft with ruennue cherirt) , 
 Yet I ilone. alone doe meoppofe 
 Againft the Pope, and count his friends my foes, 
 
 Pond. Then by the la wfull power that lhaue, 
 Thou (halt ftand curd, and excommunicate, 
 Andblcfledfhallhebe that doth reuolt 
 From hit Allegeancctoanhcretiquc, 
 And meritorious (hall that hand bo call'd, 
 Canonized and worrtiip'd as a Saint, 
 That takes away by any fecrt courfe 
 Thy toM&U life 
 
 CM. O lawfull In it be 
 
 That I hauc roome with Ktme to curie a while , 
 Good Faehet Cardinal!, cry thou Amen 
 To my keene curfeij for without my wrong 
 There is no tongue hath power to curfe him right. 
 
 tin. There's La wand WatrantCLady) for my curfe. 
 
 Ccrtf. And for mine too, when Law can do no right. 
 Let it be lawfull, that Law batre no wrong: 
 Law cannot giue my childe his kinedome herre ; 
 Far he that holds his Kingdcme.holds the Law. 
 Therefore (ince Law it felfe is perfect wrong, 
 How can the Law forbid my tongue to curfe i 
 
 Pond. Philip of France, on peiili of a cuife , 
 Let goe the hand of that Arch-heretie^ue . 
 And raifethe power of France vpon his bead, 
 Vnleffe he doe fubmit hlmfelfc icftome. 
 
 ^/M. Look'ft thou pale Fm/>?do not let go thy hand, 
 
 Cm. Looke to that Deu ill, left thai Trantc repent, 
 
 ertis4f t Sc*naprima. 
 
 Enttr King fahn, France, liotfhut^ Blanch^ fRaaer, FMif, 
 jtuftrui, Cenftenre. 
 
 Fran Tit true (faire daughter) and this bleflcd day, 
 Euer in Frtmet /hall be kept feftiuall : 
 To foltmnize this day the glorious funnc 
 Stayes in his courfe, and play ts the Alchymift , 
 Turning with fplendor of his precious eye 
 The meager cloddy earth to glittering gold : 
 Theyeartly courfe thai brings this day about, 
 Shall neu#r fee it, but a holy day. 
 
 Ctnft A wicked dsy, and not a holy day. 
 What hath this diy defer ud ? what hath it done, 
 That it in golden lettets (hould be fet 
 Among the high tides in the Kalenderf 
 Nay, rather turne this day outof the wteke, 
 This day of fhame, opprltion, periury. 
 Orifitmuft flandfliil.let wiues with childe 
 Priy thac their burthens may not fall this day, 
 Lcftthic their hopes prodigioufly be croft : 
 But (on this day) let Sea-men feare no wracke, 
 No bargainee bceake that are not this day made ; 
 This day all things begun, come to ill end, 
 Yea. fiith it fclfe to hollow falfhood change. 
 
 Fro. By heauen Lady, you (hall haue no caufe 
 To curfe the faire proceedings of this day : 
 Haue I not pawn'd to you my Maiefty ? 
 
 Canft. You haue beguil'd me with a counterfeit 
 Refembling Matefty, which being touch'd and tride. 
 Proues valucleffe :you are forfworne,forfworne , 
 You came in Armes to fpitl mine enemies bloud, 
 But now in Armes, you ftrengthenit with yours. 
 The grapling vigor, and rough frowne of Warre 
 It cold in zmiiie.and painted peace, 
 And our opprefTion hath made vp this league : 
 Arme, arme, you heauens, againH thefe periur'd Kings, 
 A widdow cries, be husband to me (heauen)) 
 L et not the howres of this vngodly day 
 Wcareout the dates in Peace ; but ere Sun- fet, 
 Set armed difcord'iwixt thefe periur'd Kings, 
 Heart me, Oh, heare me. 
 
 Auft . Lady Conftonce, peace. 
 
 Confl . War, war, no peace, peace it to me a warre : 
 O LjTr.cgei t Q /^i/;frni,(hou doft fiiame 
 Thst bloudy fpoyle : thou ftaue,thou wretch, ^ coward, 
 Thou little valiant,great m villani, 
 Thou euer ftrong vpon the (Hcnger fide ; 
 Thou Fortunes Champion,that do'ft r.eucr fight 
 But when her humourous Ladifhip Is by 
 To teach thee fafety : thou art periur'd too, 
 And footh'Ovp greatnefle. What a foole art thou, 
 A ramping fook,to brag, and (tamp, and fweare, 
 Vpon my pattie : thou cold blooded flaue, 
 H&A thou not fpoke like thunder on my fide ? 
 Beene fworne my Souldier.bidding.mc depend 
 Vpon thy ftorresthy fortune, and thy ftrength, 
 And doft thou now fall euer to my foet ? 
 Thou weire a Lyons hide, doff it for fham. 
 And hang a Calues skin or. theft recreant lirr.be*. 
 
 Auf. O that man fhould fpeakethofe words to me. 
 
 fbil. And hanga Calus-skm on thofe recreant limbs 
 
 j*1 Thou dat'ftnct hy fo vilhtne for thj life. 
 
*The life and death of K^ngfohn. 
 
 And by diftoyning hands hell lofe a fouie. 
 
 Auft. King PhMp, Irften to the Cardinal!. 
 
 Bo/1. AndhangaCalues-skinon his recreant limbs. 
 
 jtuft. Well tuftum, I mufl pocket vplhefe wrongs, 
 Bccaufe, 
 
 'Befl. Your breeches beft may carry them. 
 
 John. ?bte t wh*ti>lft thou to the Cardinal! ? 
 
 C. What fliould he fay,ba t as the Cardinal! ? 
 
 Dolpb. Bethinke you father, for the difference 
 Is purchafe of aheauy curfe from Rerac , 
 Or (he light loffe of fi&fl<J.for a friend: 
 Forgoethe eafier. 
 
 JJ/0. That s the curfe of . 
 
 es. O Lcwu, (land faft, the deuill tempts theeheere 
 In.likenefTc of a new vntrimmed Bride. 
 
 2?/j The Lady Conftance fpeakes not from her faith , 
 But from her need. 
 
 Con. Oh, if ihou grant my need, 
 Which onely liues but by the dealU oFfaitK, 
 That need, muft needs inferre this principle , 
 That faith would hue agame by death of need : 
 O then tread do wne my need, and faith mounts vp, 
 Keeps my need vp,and fijith is trodden dcwrte. 
 
 John. The king is moud,and arrfwers not to this. 
 
 Con. O be remou'd from him, and anfwcre well. 
 
 Aufl. Doe fo king fhify, hang no more in doubt. 
 
 Baft.Hing nothing but aCalues skin moft fweet lout. 
 
 pra. 1 amperplext.and know not what to fay. 
 
 Pa*. What canft thou fay, but vvil perplex the more? 
 If thousand excommunicate, and eurft? 
 
 Fra. Good reuerend father.roakemy perfon yours, 
 And tell me howyou would beftow your felfe? 
 This royal! .hand and mine are newly knit , 
 And the coniun&ion of our inward ibules 
 Married in league, coup!ed,and link d together 
 With all religous flrengthof facred vowes , 
 The lateft breath that gaue the found of words 
 Was deepe-fworne faith, peace, amily, true loue 
 Betweene our kingdomes and oar royall felues 
 And euen before this truce, but new before, 
 No longer then vie weli could wafh our hands , 
 To clap this/oyall bargainc vpofpeace, 
 Heauen knowes they were bsfrneai'd and ouer-ftaind 
 With (laughter pencil! ; where reuenge did paint 
 The fearefull difference ofincertfed kings : 
 And (hall thefe Viands fo lately purg'd of blond ? 
 So newly ioy n'd.in loue ? fo ftrong in both, 
 Vnyoke this feyfure, and th'is kinde regreete ? 
 Play faft and loofe with faith ?b left with heauen, 
 Make fuch vnconAant children of our felues 
 Ai now a gaine to fnalch our palme from pajme : 
 Vn-fwearefrith fworne, andon the marriage bed 
 Of frniling peace to march a bloody hoaft, 
 And makea ryot on the getftle brow 
 Of true fiocerity ? O holy Sir 
 Myreuerend father, let tindtbe'To; 
 Out ofyoar grace, deuife, or^aine, impofe 
 Some gentle order,and then we fttj II be bled 
 TO <lf>c your pleafure, and continue friendSa 
 
 Pawl. All forme is fbrrntlefTe,Order orderlefle, 
 Saue what is oppcfite to Englawlt loue. 
 Tlicrefore to Attnes, be Champion of our Church, 
 Or let the Church our mother breathe her cur fe, 
 A mothers curfe, O'.i her reuoltirtg fonne : 
 Fremre thoumaift hold a ferpentby the tongue, 
 A cafcd Lion by the mortzl' paw, 
 
 A fafting Ty ger iafer by the tooth , 
 Then keepe in peace that hand which thou doft hold. 
 Fro, . I may di f-ioyne fny hand, but not my faith. 
 
 Pond. So mak'ft thou faith an enemy to faith, 
 And like a ciuil! warre fetftoath to oath , 
 Thy tongue againft thy tongue. O let thy vow 
 Firft made to heauen, firft be to heauen pcr&rm'd, 
 That is.tobe the Champion of out Church , 
 What fince thou fworft, is fwome againftthy fdfe. 
 And may not be performed by thy felfe, 
 For that which thou haftiworne to doeamiffe, 
 Ii not amKTe when it is truely done : 
 And being not done, where doing tends to ill, 
 The truth is then mod done not doing it- 
 The better A ft of purpofes mi ftooke , 
 Is to miftakeagain, though indirect, 
 Yet indirection thereby grcwes direct, 
 And falfhood, falfhood cures, as fire cooles rue 
 Within thefcorched veinesof one new burn'dr 
 Itisreligionthat dothmakevowes kept, 
 But thou haft fworne agamfrreligion: 
 By what thoufwcar'fl aeainO thethingtbou f wear ft 
 And mak'ft an oath the Uiretie for thy truth, 
 Againft an oath the truth, thou art vnfure 
 To fweare, fwearej onely not to be forfworne, 
 E!fe what a mockerie fhould it be to fweare ? 
 But thou doft fweare, onery to be forfworne, 
 And mod forfworne, to keepe what thou doft fweare, 
 Thereforethy later vowes,againft thy firft, 
 Is in thy fetfe rebellion to thy felfe : 
 And better conqueft neuer canft thou make , 
 Thenarmethy conftantand thy noblerparts 
 AgainR thefe giddy Joofefuggeftions: 
 Vpon which better part, our pray rs come in , 
 If thou vouchiafe them. Bat if not , then know 
 Theperill of our curfe* light on thee 
 So heauy, asthou (halt not ibake them off 
 But in defpaire, dyevnder their blacks weight. 
 
 Jrf. Rebeflion.flat rebellion. 
 
 Bejf. Wil'tnotbe? 
 Will not a Cakies-skin flop that mouth of thine ? 
 
 Danl. Father,to Armes. 
 
 Blanch. Vpon thy wedding day < 
 Againft the blood that thou haft married? 
 What.friaH our feaft be kept with flawghrered men ? 
 Shall braying trumpets, and load churltfn drums 
 Clamors of hell, be meafures to our pomp ? 
 
 husband heare me : aye, aUcke, how new 
 Is husband in my mouth ? cuen for that name 
 Which tillihis timerny tongue drd hereprooounee; 
 Vpon my knee I beg, goe not to Armes 
 
 A gainft mine Vnele. 
 
 Conft. O, vpon my knecmade hard with kneeling, 
 
 1 doe pray to thee, thou vertuous Deulfhin, 
 Alter not the doome fore-thought by hesuen. 
 
 r Bltn. Now fhal! I fet thy loue, what rootiiK may 
 Be (Iron ger with thee, then th*e name of wife f 
 
 C*. That which ypholdeth him,that theevphold, 
 His Honor, Oh thine Honor.Xeu't/ thine Honor. 
 
 Dolpb. I mufe your Maiefty doth feeme fo cold, 
 When fuch profound refpedb doe pull you on * 
 
 fond. I will deoouace acucfevponhishead. 
 
 fra. Thouihalt not netd. Enfland,\ will fall fro thee 
 
 Confl. O faire returneof baniin'd Maieftie. 
 
 flea. Ofoulereuolt of French inconftancy. 
 
 Eta. fraaee, v (halt rue this houre within this hourc. 
 
li 
 
 1Ba/t.<j\d Time the docke fetter,? bald fextonTime: 
 Is it as he will ? well thmfravcs (hafl rue. 
 
 "Sla. TfacSunUorccftw5tnbloud:feiredaya<iieu. 
 Which U the fide that I mu ft goewithaU? 
 I am with both, each Army hath a hand, 
 And in their rage, 1 hauing hold of both, 
 They whutk a-fimder, and difmember roe. 
 Husband, I cannot pray that thou maift winne : 
 Vncle, I needs muft pray that tbou maift lofe : 
 Father, I tnajr not wifli the fortune thine: 
 Graodarojl will not wifh thy wiir.es thriue . 
 Who-euer wins.on that fide (hill I lofe : 
 Affured lotfe,bcfore the match be plaid. 
 
 Dotfb. Lady,with rac,with me thy fortune lies* 
 
 Bla. There where my fortune liues.there my life dies* 
 
 /oka. Cofea, goe draw our puifance together, 
 FrtnceJL am burn'd vp with inflaming wrath , 
 A rage, whofe heat hath this condition ; 
 That nothing on allay .nothing but blood, 
 The blood anddeereft valued bloud of France. 
 
 fra. Thy rage fliall burne ihee vp,& thoa fhalt turne 
 To afhes, ere our bleed (hall quench that fire : 
 Looke to thy feife,thou art in ieopardie. 
 
 /rfw.No more then he that threats. To Arms le'ts hie. 
 Sxeunt. 
 
 Sccma SecunJa. 
 
 : Eater taftcrd with Jufirtii 
 
 wondrous hot, 
 
 tatf 
 
 "Baft. Now by my life^his day grows 
 Some ayery Detiill houers in the skte , 
 And pour's downe mt{chie(e.stu/friat head lye there, 
 
 Enter l<An,4rthur,?fuberr. 
 While PaiHf breathes. 
 
 /dot. Hubert, keepe this boy : Philif make vp, 
 My Mother is aflayted in our Tent, 
 Andtanelfeare. 
 
 2fay?. MyLordlrefcuedher, 
 Her Highnefle is in fsfety, feareyou not: 
 But on my Liege, for very little paines 
 WiUbrin S tmslabortoanhappynd. Exit. 
 
 Atarum* t excurjions, Retreat 
 
 /ahn. SofliallitbeiyowGraceffiaHfteybehinde 
 So ftrongly guarded : Cofen,looke not fad, 
 Thy Grandameloues thee, wid thy VnWewill 
 As deere be to thee, as thy father was. 
 
 Mnk. O this will make my rr.oiher.die with griefe. 
 
 /afar. Cofen away for England, hafle before, 
 And ere our comming fee thou fhake the bags 
 Ofhoording Abbots, impnfoned angells 
 Set at Hbertte : the fat ribs cf peace 
 Muft by the hungry now be fed vpon : 
 Vfe our Commiffion in his vtmoft force. 
 
 Bofi. Bell, Booke,& C9ndle,fha!l not drias me back, 
 When gold and filuer becks me to come on. 
 1 leaueyour highnefle : Grandame, J will pray. 
 (If euer I remember tobe holy ) 
 Fervour tairefafeiytfol kifle your hand. 
 
 Farewell gentle Cofen. 
 
 John. Co*, farewell. 
 Sis. Come hether little kinman,harke r a worde. 
 /tfaCetae hetber Hnhrt. Omy gentle Hutert, 
 Weowe thee much : within this wail of flefli 
 There is a foule counts thse her Creditor , 
 And with aduantage meanes to pay tby loue: 
 And my good friend, thy voluntary oath 
 Lines in this bofome,deere!y cheriOied. 
 Giue me thy hand, I had a thing to fay, 
 But I wilt fit it with fome better tune. 
 By heauen Hubert, I am almoft a iham'd 
 To fay what good refpecl 1 haue of thee. 
 
 Hub. I am rmjch bounden to your Malefly. 
 
 lohn. Good friend,thou baft no caufe to fay fo yet, 
 But thou fnalt haue:and crpe time nerefo flow, 
 Yet it fhall come, for me to aoe thee good. 
 I had a thing to fay, but let it goe j 
 The Sunne is in the heauen, and the proud day, 
 Attended with the plea Cures of the world, 
 Is all too wanton, and too full dfgawdes 
 To giue me audience : If the mid-nigh: bell 
 Did with his yron tongue,and brazen mouth 
 Sound on into the drowzie race of night : 
 If ths fame were a Church-yard where we ftand , 
 And thou poffeffed with a thoufand wrongs i 
 Or if that furly fpirit melancholy 
 Had bak'd tby bloud,and made i: heauy, thicfcc, 
 Which elfe runnes tickling vp and downe the veines, 
 Making that idiot laughter keepe mens eyes', 
 And ftraine their cbeekes to idle merriment, 
 A pafllon hatefull to my purpo&j : 
 Or if that thon could ft fee me without eyes , 
 Heart? me without thine cares, and make reply 
 Without a tongue, vfing conceit alone, 
 Without eyes.eares,and harmefull found of words I 
 Then, in defpight of brooded watchful] day, 
 I would into thy bofom? poure my thoughts j 
 But (ah) I will not. yet I loue thee well , 
 And by my troth I thinke thou lou'fl me welL 
 
 Hub. So wc!l,that what you bid me vndcrnke. 
 Though that my death were adiun& to my A&, 
 By heauen I would doeit. 
 
 lohn. Doc not I know thou wouldft ? 
 Good Hubert, Hubert, Hubert throw thine eye 
 On yon young boy : He tell thee what my friend, 
 Hcis a very ferpent in my way. 
 And wherefoere this foot of mine doth tread. 
 He lies before me : doft thou vnderftand me i 
 Thou art his keeper. 
 
 Hut. A nd lie keepe him fo. 
 That he (hall not offend your Maiefty. 
 
 John. Death. 
 
 Hut. My Lord. 
 
 John. AGraue. 
 
 Hat. Hefhalinotliue. 
 
 loba. Enough. 
 
 I could be merry now, Hulert, I loue thee. 
 Weil, 11 not fay what I intend for thee : 
 Remember: Madam, Fare you well, 
 lie feod thofe powers o're to your Maiefry 
 
 Elc. My bUffing goe with thee. 
 
 lohn. 
 
 Exeunt. 
 Sct 
 
 HubfTt Irnil be your man, attend on you 
 Withal sue duetic : On toward CaSKct}**. 
 
12 
 
 Tin life and death o/IQngfohn. 
 
 SctnaTeitia. 
 
 , Dolphin, PaMplx> y AttadarAt. 
 
 . So by a roaring Temped on the. flood, 
 A whole Armadoof conunSed bile 
 i fcattercd and dif-ioyn d from fellowlhtp. 
 Po*d Courage and com fort, all (hall yet goc well. 
 
 fra- What can goe well.whcn we haue runne fo ill ? 
 Arc we not beaten ? I not Agitrt loft ? 
 
 ur wneprifonct? diucrs decre friends Qiinc ? 
 Aod bloody England into n%land gone, 
 >rc-bearing interruption fpight of />**? 
 
 2>W. What he luth won, that hath hefortificd: 
 So hot a (peed, with fuch aduicc difpos'd, 
 Such Umpdate order in fo fierce a caufe, 
 )oth want example : who hath read,or heard 
 Of any kindred-action like to thi? 
 
 fr*. Well could 1 beare ttat EavLtnd^d this ptaife, 
 So we could finde fomepattcrnc ofour fhame : 
 
 Enter, fajl.irct. 
 Looke who comes heere ? graue vnto a foule, 
 folding th'etcrnall fpmtag&inf\hr will , 
 In the vildeprifon of afflicted breath: 
 I ptcthce Lady goc away with me. 
 
 Cm. Loj no w:nowfe the flu of your peace. 
 
 Fra. Patience good Lady, comfort gentle Conflict. 
 
 Con. No.Idcfieall Counfctl.allrcdrcfle, 
 Bui that which ends all coun fell, true Redrctfe i 
 Death, death, O amiable, louely death , 
 Thou odoriferous flench . found rottenneff*. 
 Arife forth fcom the couch of lafttng night , 
 Thou hate nd terror toprofpctitic, 
 And I will kiAe thy detetlable bonef , 
 And put my eye-balls in thy vttultie browes , 
 And nog thtfe finger* with tby lioufhold wormcs , 
 And ftopthi* gap of breath with fulfotnc dufl , 
 And be a Carrion Monfter like thy fdfe ; 
 Conve.grin on me, and I will thmke thou Imil ft, 
 And buffc thec as thy wife : Mifcr.es Lout, 
 O COOK to me. 
 
 Fro. Ofaire affliction, peace. 
 
 Co*, No.no, I will not, hauing breath to cry : 
 
 chat my tongue were in the thunders mouth , 
 Then with a paflion would I (hake the world. 
 And rowz.e from flecpe that fell Anatomy 
 Which cannot heaie a Ladies feeble voycc, 
 Which fcomc* a modcrne Inuocation. 
 
 />W. Lidy .you vttcr msdncife.and not farrow. 
 Can. Thou art holy to bclyeme fo, 
 
 1 am not mad : this haire I tearc is mine , 
 My name is Cmftmce, 1 was Cegrtjet wife. 
 Yong ^irtkxr is my fonne, and he ts loft : 
 
 1 am not mad, 1 would to hciucn I were, 
 For thcn'tis like I Aiould forget my fclfc: 
 O, if 1 could, what cjriefc fhould I forget ? 
 Preach foinc Philofopby to make me mad, 
 And thou (halt be Cinoniz'd(Cardinall.) 
 For, being not mad, but fallible of grcefc. 
 My reafonable part produces reafon 
 How I may be deliuefd of thcfe woes. 
 And teaches mee to kill or hang my fclfe : 
 if 1 were mad, I (hould forget my tonne, 
 
 Orrrudly thinja ababeof clowls were he ; 
 
 [ am not mad : too well, too well I feeie 
 
 Tbe different plague of each calamitie. 
 
 Fra Binde vp thof tteffes i O what louel note 
 
 In the fzirc multitude of thofe bet hairet ; 
 
 Where but by chaneeafiloet drop hath &lnc, 
 
 Euen to that drop ten thoufand wiery fiends 
 
 Doe glew theraftiui-s in fociablo grivfe, 
 
 Like true, infeoarsble, faithfuil loues. 
 
 Sticking together in calamide. 
 On. Tofnriswi, ifyouwul. 
 fru. Binde vp your haires. 
 Con. Yes that I will : and wherefore will I do h 
 
 I tote them from their bonds, and cride aloud , 
 
 O, that thefe hands could fo rcdeeme my fonne 
 
 As they hauc giuen thefe hayrcs their libertu : 
 
 But now I enuie at their libertiff, 
 
 And will againe commit them to their bonds, 
 Becaufe my poore childe is a prifoncr. 
 And Father Catdinall, 1 haue heard you fay 
 That we fhall fee and know our friends in heautn 
 If that be true, I (hall fee my boy againe ; 
 For fince the birth of Cw, the firft male-childe 
 To him that did but yefterday fufpire , 
 There was not fuch a gracious creature borne : 
 But now will Canker -Torrow eat my bud 
 And chafe tbe natiue beauty from his chcrkt, 
 And he will looke a hollow as a Ghoft , 
 As dim and meager as an Agues fitte, 
 Aod fo'hee'll dye : and fifing fo againe, 
 When 1 (hall meet him in the Court ofbaueo 
 J 'fhall not know him : therefore ncucr, neue; 
 Muft I behold my pretty >^/-fiwr more. 
 
 Paid. You hold too heynous a nfyc& of greefe. 
 Cmfl. He talkes fo me.that oeaer had a fonne. 
 Fro. You are as fond of greerV, s of your childe* 
 Co*. Greefe fth the roome vp of my abfent child* : 
 Lies in bis bed,walkjvp and do wne with me, 
 Puts on his pretty lookes, repeats his words , 
 Remembets roc of all hit gracious parts. 
 Stuffes out his vacant garments with hi forme 
 Thcn,haoe J reafon to be fond of griefef 1 
 Farcyouwell : had you fuch a loflc as I , 
 I could giue better comfort then you doc. 
 1 will not keepe thii* fermt vpon my head. 
 When there is {uch difordtrr in my witte : 
 O Lord, my boy, my slrtbar, my faire fonne , 
 My life, my ioy, my food, my all the world : 
 My widow-comfort,and my forrowes cure. . 
 
 fra. Ifcarefomeoat.ragc,andllefollowher. E. 
 Del. There's nothing in this world can make me icy 
 Life is as tedious as a twice-told tale , 
 Vexing the dull care of aiirowfie man ; 
 Aod bitter (name hath fpoyl'd the fweet words tafte, 
 That it ycelds nought but (ham? andJbitterrwiTc 
 
 Pout. Before the curing of a (hong dife&fe 
 Euen in the ir.ftant of repair e and health, 
 The fit is ftrongeffc : Euiis that take leaue 
 On their departurc,moft of all (hew euill : 
 Whst hau you loft by lofirR of thii day ? 
 Dot. All diics of glory, ioy ,sndhsppineffe. 
 tan. If you had won it, ceruindy you had. 
 No, no : when Fortune meanes to men moft good, 
 Shee lookes vpon them with a thrcatning <^'- 
 Tis flrangc to thinks how much King /<& hath loA 
 In ibis which he accounts fo clearely worms : 
 
The life And death qfK^tng fohn. 
 
 Are not you grieu'd that Arthur is his pri Toner i 
 Dot. As heartily as he is gltd he hath him. 
 Pan. Yourmindeis all asyouthfullaj your blood. 
 "Now heare me fpeake with a propheticke fpirit : 
 For euen the breath of what 1 meane to fpeake, 
 Shall blow each duft, each (haw, each little tub 
 Out of the pat h which fhtll directly lead 
 Thy foot* to England* Throne. And therefore markc : 
 loba hath feir'd Arthur ,&&& it cannot be, 
 That whiles warroelife playes in that infants veinei 
 The mif-plac'd'/ofo? fhould enterta'me an houre, 
 Oneminute,nay one quiet breath ofreft. 
 A Scepter fnatch'd with an vnru'y hand, 
 Mufl be as boyfteroufly maintain'd as gain'd. 
 And he that ftands vpon a flipp'ry place, 
 Makes nice ofno vilde hold to Ray him vp: 
 That MB may ftand,thcn Arthur needs muft fall, 
 So be it, for it cannot be but fo. 
 
 Del. But what (hall I gaine by yong Arthurs fall .' 
 
 Tan. Yoj.in the right of Lady 'Stanch your wife. 
 Ma/ then make all the claime that Arthur did. 
 
 Del. And loofe it, life and all,3 Arthur did. 
 
 Tan. How green you are,and frefti in thi< old world? 
 'o/lwlayes you plots : the times confpiie with you. 
 For he that fteepes his fafe; ic in true blood, 
 Shall find* but bloodie fafety , and vntrue. 
 Phis Aclfo euilly borne fhaij coole the hearts 
 Df all his people, and freeze vp their zeal, 
 That none fo fmall aduantage (hall ftep fonh 
 fo checke his retgne, but they will cherifh ic 
 "Jo naturall exhalation in the $kie, 
 "Jo fcope ofNaturejnodiftemper'd day, 
 ^ o common winde, nocuftorncdeuent, 
 Jut they will pluckeaway his naturall caufe, 
 And call them Meteors, prodigies, and fignes, 
 Abbortiues,prefages > and tongues of heauen, 
 Plainly denouncing vengeance vpon John, 
 
 Del. May be he will not touch yong Arthurs life, 
 Jui hold himfelfe fafe in his prifonment. 
 
 Pan. O Sir, when be ihall heare of your approach, 
 fthat yong Arthur benot gone alreadie, 
 iven at that nevves he dies : and then the hearts 
 Of all his people fhall teuolt from him, 
 Lndkiffe thelippesofvnacquaimed change, 
 Lnd picke ftrong matter ofreuolt. and wrath 
 >ut of the bloody ringers en d 3 of lohn. 
 Me thinkes I fee this hurley all on foot ; 
 Lnd O, what better matter breeds for you, 
 "hen I haue nam'd. The Baftard Falconbndgt 
 snow in England ranfacking the Church, 
 >ffending Charity : If but a dozen French 
 Were therein Armes, they would be as a Call 
 ~ trains ten thoufand English to their fide ; 
 Or, as a little fnow, tumbled about, 
 inon becomes a Mountaine. O noble Delphi ne, 
 jo with me to the Xing, 'tis wonder full , 
 What may be wrought out of their difcontent, 
 Sow that their foulex are topfull of offence, 
 "or England go; I will whet on the King. 
 
 Dtl. Strong teafons makes ftrangsaftionsjletvs go, 
 f you fay I, the King willnct fay no. Lxernt. 
 
 y. Scxnaprima. 
 
 Sater Hubert and Executioners. 
 
 Hub. Keate me th tie Irons hot, and looke thou (land 
 Within the Arras : when 1 ftrike my foot 
 Vpon the bofome of the ground, rufti forth 
 And bind* the boy, which you (hall finde wi;h TBS 
 fad to the chaire ; be heedful! : bence,and watch. 
 
 xec I hope your warrant will beare out ihe deed. 
 
 Hub. Vncleanly fcruples feare not you : looke too't. 
 Yong Lad come forth ; I haoc to fay with you. 
 Enter Arthur. 
 
 Ar. GoodoapffewlrWfft. 
 
 Hx&- Good morrow, little Prince. 
 
 Ar. A s little Prince, hauing fo great a Tit'3 
 To be more Prince, as may be : you are fad. 
 
 Hah. Indeed I hauebeene merrier. 
 
 An. 'Metcieonme: 
 Me thinkes no body fhould be fad but I . 
 Yet I remember, when I ws in France, 
 Yong Gentlemen would be as fad as night 
 Onely for wantonneffe : by my Chriftcndoase, 
 So I were out ofprifon.andkeptSheepe 
 I (hould be as merry as the day is long : 
 And fo I would be heete, but that I doubt 
 My Vnckle praclifes more harme to me : 
 He is affr aid of me, and ] of him: 
 Is it my fault, that 1 was Geffryes fonne ? 
 No in dde is't not : and I would to heauen 
 1 were your fonne, foyou would loue me, Hubert; 
 
 Hub. Ifltaiketohiro, with his innocent prate 
 He will awake my mercie, which lies dead : 
 Therefore I will befodaine,and difpatch. 
 
 Ar. Are you fuke Hubert? you looke pale to day. 
 infooth I would you were a little ficke, 
 That I might fit all night,and watch with ytu. 
 1 warrant I lour you more then you do me. 
 
 Hub. His words do take poffeffion of my bofome. 
 Readt heereyong Arthur. How now foolifti theu.tie.- 
 Turntngdifpitious torture out of doore? 
 I muft be brecfe, lead refolution drop 
 Out at mine eyes, in tender womanifh t ears. 
 Can you not reade it ? Is it not faire writ ? 
 
 AT. Toofairely Hubert, for fo fouleeffeft, 
 Muft you with hot 1 rons, burnc out both mine eyes ? 
 
 Hub. Yong Boy, 1 muft. 
 
 Art. And will you? 
 
 H*. And I will. 
 
 An. Haue you the heart ? When your head did but 
 
 ake, 
 
 I knit my hand-kercher about your browes 
 (The beft I had, a Prmcefie wrought it me; 
 And 1 didneucraskeityouagaine: 
 And with my hand, at midnight held your head ; 
 And like the watch full minutes, to the houre, 
 Still and anon cheer 'dvp the heauy time; 
 Ssying.what lacke you? and where lies your grcefe ? 
 Or what good loue may I performe for you / 
 Many a pooremans fonne wouldhsuelyea ftii), 
 Andnere haue fpoke a louing woid to you: 
 But you, et your ficke fetuicc had a Prince : 
 Nay, you may thinke my loue was crafiic louc, 
 And call it cunning. Do, and if you will. 
 
All things that you frioufd vfe to do me wrong 
 Deny their office : oncly you dolacke 
 That mercie, which fierce fire, and Iron extends, 
 Creatures of note for mercy, lacking vfes. 
 
 Hub. Well , fee toliue : I will not touch thine ey 
 For all the Treafore that thine Vnckle owes, 
 Yet am I fworne,and 1 did purpofc, Boy, 
 With this fame very Iron, to burne them out. 
 
 Art, O now you looke like Hubert. AH this while 
 You were difguis'd. 
 
 Hut. Peace : no more Adieu, 
 Your Vnckle muft not know but you are dead. 
 He fill chefe dogged Spies with falfe reports ; 
 And, pretty childe,{leepedoubtlefle, and fecure, 
 That //<rt for the wealth of all the world; 
 Will not offend thee. 
 
 Art. Oheaufn!lthankeyoa//*kr/. 
 
 H*b. Silence, no more ; go clofcly in with mee. 
 Much danger do I vndergo for thee. Exeunt 
 
 fheauen be pleas'd that you moft vfe me ill, 
 Why then you muft. Will you put out mineeyes. 
 "hefe eyes, that neuer did , nor neucr (ball 
 So much as frowne on you. 
 
 Hub. Ihaue(Wrnerodoir 
 Ind with hot Irons mufti burne them out. 
 
 Ar. Ah, none but in this Iron Age.would do u 
 The Iron of it felfe, though heate ted hot 
 \pproaching neere thefe eyes, would drinke my (tares, 
 And quench this fierie indignation, 
 ;uen in the matter of mine innocence: 
 , after that, confume away in ruft, 
 Jut for containing fire to harme mine eye. 
 Are you more ftubborne-hard, then hammer'd Iron ? 
 And if an Angell fhould haue come to me, 
 And told meKufart fhould put out mine eyes, 
 [ would not haue bdeeu'd him : no tongue but Hubtrti. 
 Hub. Come forth : Do as 1 bid you do. 
 Art . O faue me Hubtn , faue me : my eyes arc oat 
 Euen with the fierce lookes of thefe bloody men. 
 Hub. Giueme the Iron 1 fay,andbindehimheerc, 
 Art. Alas, what needeyoubc foboifltous rough? 
 ( will not ftruggle, I will Hand ftone (till 
 Eor heauen fake Hubert let me not be bound ; 
 Nay heare me Hubert t A riue thefe men away, 
 And I will fit as quiet as a Lambe 
 I will not Airrc, nor winch, nor fpeake a word, 
 Nor looke vpon the Iron angerly : 
 Thruft but theCe men away, and He forgiue you, 
 What euer torment you do put me too. 
 
 Wat. Go (land within : let me alone with him. 
 Exec. I am beft pleas'd tobefromujchadeede. 
 Art. Alas, I then haue chid away my friend, 
 He hatb a Ret ne looke, but a gentle heart : 
 Let him come backe, that his companion may 
 Giue life to yours. 
 
 Hub. Come (Boy) prepare your felfe. 
 Art. Is there no remedie r 
 Hub. None, but to lofe your eyes. 
 Art. O heauen: that there were but a moth in yours. 
 A grain?, a duO,a gnat, a wandering haire, 
 Any annoyance in that precious fenfe : 
 Then feeling what fmall things are boy flerous there, 
 Your vilde intent rnoft needs feeme horrible. 
 
 Hub. I s this your prorntfe > Go too.hold your toong 
 An. Hutert,trte vttersnce of a brace of tongues. 
 Mufl needs? want pleading for a paire of eyes : 
 Let me not hold my tongue : let me.not Hubert , 
 Or Hubert , if you will cut out my tongue, 
 So I may keepc mine eyes. O fpare mine eyes, 
 Though to no vfe, but ftill to looke on you, 
 Loe, by my troth, the Inflrument is cold, 
 And would not harme me. 
 Hub. I can heate it. Boy 
 
 Art No, m good footh : the fire is dead with griefe 
 Being create for comfort, to be vs'd 
 Jn vndeferued extreames ; See elfe your felfe, 
 There is no malice in this burning cole, 
 The breath of heauen , hath blowne his fpirit out, 
 And ftrew'd repentant afhes on his head. 
 
 Hub. But with roy breath I can reuiue it Boy. 
 Art. And if you do, you will but make it biufti, 
 And glow with frame of your proceedings, Ffufart: 
 Nay, ir perchance will fparklc in your eyes ; 
 And . like a dogge thar is compcil'd to fight, 
 Snatch at his Mafter that doth tarre him on. 
 
 StenaSecurufa. 
 
 Eater /eha t Pemtrake,Salif6ur), and other Ltrdes. 
 lohn. Heere once againe we fit : once againft crown'd 
 And look'd vpon, 1 hope, with cheaiefull eyes. 
 
 /VwThis once again (but that your Highnes pleas'd] 
 Was once fuperfiuous : you were Crown'd before, 
 And that high Royalty was nere pluck'd off.- 
 The faiths of mtn.nereAained with reuoll: 
 Frefh expectation troubled not the Land 
 With any long'd-for-change, or better Slate. 
 
 Sal. Therefore, to be poffefs'd with double pompe, 
 To guard a Title, that was rich before ; 
 To gilde refined Gold, to paint the Lilly ; 
 To throw a perfume on the Violet, 
 To fmooth the ycr, or adde another hew 
 Vnto the Raine-bow; or with Taper-light 
 To feeke the beauteous eye of heauen to garnifh, 
 Is waftefull, and ridiculous cxccflc. 
 
 Pern. But that your Royall pleafuremuft.be done, 
 Thi s t&e, is as an ancient tale new told. 
 And, in the laft repeating, troublefomc, 
 Being vrged at a time vnfeafonable. 
 
 Sal. In this the Anticke, and well noted face 
 Of plaineold forme, is much disfigured, 
 And like a fhifted winde vnto afaile, 
 It makes the courfe of thoughts to fetch about) 
 Startles, and frights confederation : 
 Makes found opinion ficke,and truth fufpeded, 
 For putting on fo new a fafhion'd robe. 
 
 Pern. When Wotkemen (triue to do better thenwel, 
 They do confound their skill in couetoufnefle, 
 And oftentimes excufing of a fault, 
 Doth make the fault the worfe by th'cxcufe i 
 As patches fct vpon a little breach, 
 Difcreditc more in hiding of tbe fault, 
 Tbcn did the faul t before it was fo patch'd. 
 
 Sal. To this eSRea, before you were new crown'd 
 We breath'd our Councell: but it pleas'd your Highnes 
 Toouer-beare it, and we are all well pleas'd, 
 Since all, and euery part of what we would 
 Doth make a Sand, ac what your Highneffe will 
 
The fife and death of Kjngjfohn. 
 
 /<>//. Sorcereafbnsofshis double Coronation 
 Ihaue pofTefl you with, and thinks thera flrong. 
 And more, orarcftrong, diecicfferis ray fear? 
 I (bail indue you with : Meaae time, but aske 
 What you would haue reform^ xhac is not well, 
 And well (hall you perceiue., fcsw willi ngly 
 I will both heare, and grarrryoayoiwf*queft$. 
 
 Pan, Then I, as one ths ass the tongue of thefe 
 To found the purpofes of all Arir heat ts, 
 Both for my felfe, and them : km chkfe of all 
 Your fafety : for the which, my fclfeand than 
 Bend their belt ftudies, heartily requeft 
 Th'infranchifement ofe^nkftr. whofe reftrainr 
 Dochrnoue the murmuring lips ofdifcontent 
 To breske into this dangerous argument. 
 If what in reft you haue, id right you hold. 
 Why then your feares, which (as they fay) attend 
 Thefteppes of wrong, fhould moue you romew vp 
 Your tender kinfman, and to choake his dtycs 
 With barbarous ignorance, and deny his youth 
 The rkh aduamage of good exercife, 
 That the times enemies may not haue this 
 To grace oscafions : let it be our fuite, 
 That you haue bid vs aske his libertie, 
 Which for our goods, we do no further aske, 
 Then, whereupon our wealeon you depending, 
 Counts it your weale : he haue his liberty. 
 
 Enter Hubert. 
 
 Icka, Let it be fo : I do commit his youth 
 To your direction : Hubert, what newes with you > 
 
 Pern. This is the man fhould do the bloody deed : 
 He fhcw'd his warrant to a friend ofmine. 
 The image of a wlcke3 heynous fault 
 Liu in his eye : that clofeafpeft ofhi j, 
 Do (hew the mood of a much troubled breft, 
 And I -do fearefully"r>eleeue 'tis done, 
 What wafgfear'd he had a charge to do. 
 
 Siil. Wicotour of the King doth come, and gd 
 Bet wene his purpofe and his confcience, 
 Like Heralds 'cwixttwo dreadful! batcailesfet : 
 His pafsion is fo ripe, it needs muft breake. 
 
 Peat. And when it breakes, I feare will iflue thence 
 The foule corruption of a fweet childes death. 
 
 I An. We cannot hold mortalities ftrotig hand. 
 Good Lords, although my will to giue, is liuing, 
 The fuite which you demand is gone, and dead. 
 He tels vs Arthur is deceas'd to night. 
 Sal. Indeed we fear'd his fickneue was paft core. 
 Fern. Indeed we heard how neere his death he was. 
 Before the childe himfelfe felt he was fake t 
 This muft be anfwer'd either heere, or hence. 
 
 fob. Why do you bend fuch folemne browcs on me? 
 Thinke you I beare theSheeres of deftiny ? 
 Kaue 1 command ement on thepulfe of life? 
 
 Sat. It is appirant foule-play, and'tis (hair.e 
 ThatGrer.tnelTe fhould fo groffely offer it ; 
 So thriue it in your game, and fo fare well. 
 
 Pern. Stay yet (Lord Salisbury) He go with thee, 
 And finde th '.inheritance of this coore childe, 
 His little kmgdome of ft forced graue. 
 That blood which ow'd the bred th of all this He, 
 Three foot of it doth hold; bad world the while t 
 This mart not be thus borne, this will breake out 
 To all our forrow-es.and ere long 1 doubt. Extuat 
 
 If. They burn in indignation : I repent : Eater Mef. 
 There is no fore foundation f on blood : 
 
 No certains life stchieu'd by others death : 
 Afeefcflyethouhaft. .Wheteis that blood, 
 That I hsue fecne inhabits in thofe cheekn f 
 So foule a skie, cleeres not without a florme, 
 Poure downe thy wearber : bow goes all in France ? 
 
 Mef. From France to England, neucr fuch apovurt 
 For any forraigne preparation, 
 Was leuied in thcbody of a land. 
 The Copie of yoai fpeede is learn'd by them: 
 For when you fhould be told they do prepare, 
 The tvdings comes, that they are all srriu'd. 
 
 lab. Oh where hath' our Intelligence bin dmnke ? 
 Where hath it flept ? Where is my Mother* care J 
 That fuch an Army could be drawne in France, 
 And flic not heare of it ? 
 
 UUef. My Liege, hercare 
 Isilopt with dtiH : the firft of April! di'de 
 Your noble mother ; and as I heare,my Lord, 
 The Lady tortftanse in a frenzie di'de 
 Three dayes before : but thisf/omHutnors tongue 
 I idely heard : if true.or falfe 1 know not. 
 
 /obi. With-hold thy fpeed.dreadfuJI Occafion : 
 
 makea league with me,'tillj haue j<lcat'd 
 My difcontentedPeeres. What? Mother dead ? 
 How wildcly then walkes my Eftate in France? 
 Voder whofe conduct came thofe ppwres of France, 
 That theu for truth giu'ft out are landed heere ? 
 
 *ftf. Vnder the Dolphin. 
 
 enter TtfttrdandPet'er cf pern/ret. 
 
 M. Thou haft made me giddy 
 With thefe ill tydings : Now ? What fayes the wosld 
 To your proceedings} 1 Do not feeke to ftuffe 
 My head with more ill newes : for it is full. 
 
 2j/?. But if you bea-feard to heaie the worft. 
 Then let the worft vn-heard, fall on your head. 
 
 Ioh. Beore with me Cofen, for I was armz'd 
 Vnder the tide ; but now I breath againe 
 Aloft the flood,and can gitie audience 
 To any tongue, fpirake it of what it will. 
 
 'Bttfl. How I haue fped among the Clergy men, 
 The fummes 1 haue collected (hall expreffe : 
 But as I trauail'd hither through the land, 
 j findc the people ftrangely fantafied, 
 Poffeft with rumors, full of idle dreames 
 Not knowing what they feare, but full of feare. 
 And here's a Prophet that I brought with me 
 From forth the ftreets of Pomfret, whom I found 
 With many hundreds treading on his heeles: 
 To whom he fung in rude harm founding rimes, 
 That ere the next Afcenfion day at noone, 
 Your Highnes fhould deliuer vp your Crowne. 
 
 lehn. Thou idle Dreamer, wherefore didft thou fo > 
 
 Pet . Fore-knowing that the truth will fall out fo. 
 
 tobn. Hubert, away with him : imprifon him, 
 And on that day at noone, whereon he fayea 
 
 1 fhail yeeldvp my Crowne, let him behang'd. 
 Deliuer him to fafety, and returne, 
 
 For I rouft vfe thee. O my gentle Cofen, 
 Hear' ft thou the newes abroad, who are arriu'd ? 
 
 S<jjf .The French (my Lord) metis mouths are fill of ie 
 Befides I met Lord Biget, and Lord Salisbcrie 
 With eyes as red as nev,' enkindled fire, 
 And others more, going to feeke the graue 
 Of Arthur whom they fay is kill'd to night, on your 
 
 Mn. Gentle kinfmao, go (fuggeftioo 
 
 Andlhruft tby felfe into their Companies, 
 b % 
 
l6 The life and death ofl^jngfohn. 
 
 [ haue a way to winne their loues againe : 
 Bring them before roe. 
 
 "Baft. I will feeke them oui. 
 
 lobn.. Nay, but make hafte : the better foote before- 
 O, let me haue no fubied"t enemies, 
 When adoerfc Forreyners affright my Townes 
 With drcadfull pompe of flout inuafion. 
 Be Mercuric, fct feathers to thy hceles, 
 And flye (like thought ) from them, to me sgaine. 
 
 Baf. Thefpirit of thetime (hall teach me fpeed.Zxi* 
 fohi. Spoke like a fpnghtfull Noble Gentleman. 
 Go aftet him : for he perhaps fhall neede 
 Some Mtflenger betwixt me, and the Peercs, 
 And bo thou hee. 
 
 Mtf. With all my har|, my Liege. 
 John. My mother dead* 
 
 Enter Hubert. 
 
 ffttli. My Lord, they fay fiue Moonej were feene to 
 Foure fixed, and the fift did whirle about (night: 
 
 The other foure. in wondrous motion. 
 /oh. Flue Moones ? 
 
 Hub. Old men, and Reldames.intheftreet? 
 Do prophcflc vpon it dangcroufly : 
 Yong Arthurs death is common in their mouths. 
 And when they talke of him, they fhake their heads, 
 And whifpec one another in the eare. 
 And he that fpeakes, doth gripe the hearers wrifl, 
 Whilft he that hearts, makes fearefall sclion 
 With wrinkled browes, with nods, with rolling eyes. 
 I Taw a Smith fland with his hammer (thus) 
 The whilfl. his Iron did on the Anuile coole, 
 With open mouth fwallowinga Taylors newes, 
 Who wiihhij Shecres.and Mcafureinlmhand, 
 Standing on flippers, which his rtimblehafte 
 HadfaKely thtufl vpon conuary feefe. 
 Told of a many thoufand warlike French, 
 That were embatt ailed, and rank'd in Kent. 
 Another leane, vnwafh'd Artificer, 
 Cuts off hi! tale, and talkcs of Arthmj death. 
 
 /e.Why feck'ft thou to poffefiTe me with thefc fearis> 
 Why vrgeft thou fo oflyong ^Jnhurj dedth ? 
 Thy hand rwith murdred him . I had a mighty cairfe 
 To wifh him dead, but thou hadft none to kill him. 
 //Nohad(my Lord )why.did younot prouokerne? 
 /oho. It is the curfe ofKtngs, to be auvnded 
 By flaues, tbst take thcirtuimors for a warrant, 
 To breake within the bloody houfeof life. 
 And on the winking of Authentic 
 To vnderdand a Law ; to know the meaning 
 Of dangerous Maiedy , when perchance it frownes 
 More vpon humor, then aduts d refpeft. 
 
 .//H^.Heere is your hand and Scale for what I did. 
 /ok. Oh, when the laft accompt iwixt heauen & earth 
 Is to be made, then (hall this hand and Scale 
 Witnetfe againfl vsto damnation. 
 Ho w oft the fight of mean to do ill deeds, 
 Makedeedsilldone'Had'Anottlioubeeneby 
 A fellow by the hand of Nature mark'd, 
 Quoted, and Egn'd to do* deede of fhame, 
 This munhcr had not come into my minde. 
 But taking note of thy abhorr'd Afpcft, 
 Finding thee fir fot bloody villanie : 
 Apt, liable to beemploy'd in danger, 
 I faintly broke with thec of drthwi death . 
 And thou , to be endcc-red to a King, 
 Made it noconfcicnce to dcflroy a Prince. 
 
 KyLord. 
 
 M.Had'H hou but fhooke thy head, or made a paule 
 When 1 fpake darkely, what I purpofed: 
 Or turn'd an eye of doubt vpon my face ; 
 As bid mttell my tsleinexpreffc words ; 
 Deepeftiamehad ftruck me dumbc.made mcbitak oiT, 
 And ihofc lliy feares, might haue wrought fearcs in me 
 But, Ihou diddvnderfland me by my fignes, 
 And diddm fignes againe parley w\th finne. 
 Yea.vnlhout (lop, didft let thy hean confent, 
 And confequentjy, thy rude hand toafte 
 The deed, which both our tongues held vilde to name 
 Out of my f'ghl, and neuer fee me more : 
 My Nobles leaue me, and my State is braucd, 
 Eucn at my gates, with TDnkes of forraigne powics, 
 Nay.inthebodyofthisfleflily*Land, 
 Thiskmgdome, this Confine of blood, and breathe 
 Hoftilitie, and ciuill tumult reignes 
 Betweene my confcicnce, and my Cofinr death. 
 
 Hub. Arme yu2gain(l your other enemies 
 He make a peace betwcenc your foule, and you. 
 Yong Arthur is aliue . Thii hand of mine 
 Isyet a maiden, and an innocent hand. 
 N ot painted with the Crimfon fpot s of blood. 
 Within this bofoine, neuer enlred yet 
 ThedrcadTull motion ofa murderous thought, 
 And you haue (lander d Nature in my forme, 
 Which howfoeuer rude exteriorly, 
 Jlyet thecouer of a fayrer minde, 
 Then to be butcher of an innocent childe. 
 
 /ofm. Doth Arthur liue ?O haft ihec to the Peeres, 
 Throw this report on their incsnfad rage, 
 And make them tame to their obedient e. 
 Forgiue the Comment that my paffion made 
 Vpon thy feature, or my tage was blinde, 
 And foule immaginarie eyes of blood 
 Prefented thee more hideous then thou 8ft 
 Oh, anfwer not ; but to my Cloffot bring. 
 The angry Lords, with all expedient haft, 
 I conurre thee but flowly : run more fafl. Exeunt 
 
 Scoena Tertia. 
 
 Enter Arthur on the a/aHet. 
 
 AT. The Wall is high, and yet will I l*ape downe. 
 Good ground be pittifull.and hurt me not : 
 There's few or none do know me, if they did, 
 This Ship-boyes fcmbhncfc hath difguis'd me quue. 
 I am afraide, and yet He venture it. 
 If I get downe, and do not breake my limbes. 
 lie finde a thoufand fhifts to get away ; 
 As good to dye and go ; as dye, and nay. 
 Ohme.my Vncklcsfpint is in thefeftoncs, 
 Heauen take my foulepnd England keep my bon L 
 
 Sal. lords, I will rntethitnotS 
 It Is our fafetie, and we muft embrace 
 This gentle orTer of the pcnllouj time. 
 
 Pern. Who brought that Letter from the Cardmall ? 
 
 Sat. The Count Mtloexe, a Noble Lord of France. 
 Whofepriuate with me of the Dolphmes lotie, 
 Is much more gcncralU then tbcfc lines import. 
 
Big. To morrow morning let vs m ecte him then. 
 
 S*l. Or rather then fet forward.for 'twill be 
 Two long dayes journey (Lords)or ere we meete. 
 Enter liaftdrd. 
 
 Baft.Once more to day well met, diftemper'd Lords, 
 The King by me requefts your prefence ftraight. 
 
 Sat. Tht king hath difpofTdl himfelfe ot vs, 
 We will not lync his thin-beftained cloake 
 With our pure Honors : nor attend the foote 
 Thatleaues the print of blood where ere it walkes 
 Retiirne.and tell him fo : we know the worft. 
 
 "Baft. What ere you thinke,good words I thinke 
 were beft. . 
 
 Sat. Our greefes, nnd not our manners reafon now 
 
 Baft. But there is little reafon in your greefe. 
 
 Therefore 'twere reafon you had manners now. 
 
 Pern. Sir, fir, impatience hath his priuiledge. 
 
 "Baft. Tis true, to hurt his mafler, no maas elfe. 
 
 Sal. This is iheprifon : What is he lyes heerc? 
 
 P.Oh death.made proud with pure & princely bcuty, 
 The earth had not a hole to hide this dtede. 
 
 Sal. Murthcr, as hating what himfelfe hath done, 
 Doth lay it open to vrge on reuenge. 
 
 Big. Or when he doom'd this Beautie to 3 graue, 
 Found it too precious Princely, for a graue. 
 
 Sal. Sir Richard, what thinke you.' you haue beheld, 
 Or haue you read, or heard, or could you thinke ? 
 Or do you almofi thinke, although you fee, 
 That you do fee ? Could thought, without this obiecTt 
 Forme fuch another ? This is the very top, 
 The haighth, the Crefl : or Creft vnto the Creft 
 Of murthers Armes : This is the bloodieft fhame. 
 The wildeft Sauapery, the vildeft Iroke 
 That eiter wall-ey'd wrath, or flaring rage 
 Prefented to theteares of foft remorfe. 
 
 Pern. All murthers paft, do ftand excus'din thi$i 
 And this fo fole, and fo vnmatcheable, 
 Shall giue a holinefTe, a puritie, 
 To tlieyet vnbegottenhnne of times; 
 And proue a deadly b!ood-(hed, but a ieft, 
 E sampled by this heynoos fpeUcle. 
 
 Haft. It is a darnneH.and a bloody workfc, 
 The gracelefleaflion ofa heiuy hand, 
 [f that it be the worke of any hand. 
 
 Sal. If that it be the worke of zy hand ? 
 We had a kinde of light, what vvould enfue- 
 t is the ftiamcfull worke of Huberts hand, 
 The practice, and the purpofe of ihe king : 
 From whofe obedience I foibidmy foule, 
 kneeling before this ruine of fweete life, 
 And breathing to his breathlefle Excellence 
 The Incenfe of a V'ow.a holy Vow : 
 sleuer to tafte the pleafures of the world, 
 
 sr to be infected 1 with delight, 
 ^orconuerfant withEafe,and Idleneffe, 
 Till 1 haue fee a glory to this hand, 
 ?y giuing it the worfliip of Reuenge. 
 Pern. B>g. Our foules religioufly confirme thy words. 
 
 Enter Hubert. 
 
 Hub. Lords, I am hot with hafte, in feeking you, 
 'rtbxr doth Hue, the king hath fcnt for you. 
 
 S,it. Oh he is bold , and bluflies not at death, 
 Auanc thou hatef ull villiiu,get thee gone, (rhe Law ? 
 H*. I am no villaine. Sal. Mufti rob 
 
 Baft Your fword is bright fir, put it vp againe. 
 Sal. Not till I {heath ii in a murcherers skin. 
 
 ^Tbe life and death ofKjngfohn. \^ 
 
 Hub. Stand backe Lord Salsbury.WandTjTcke I fay 
 By heauen, I thinke my fword's as (harpe as youcs. ' 
 I would not haue you (Lord) forget your felfe, 
 Nor tempt rhe danger of my true defence ; 
 Leaftl, by marking of your rage, forget 
 your Worth, yourGreacnefle, and Nobility. 
 
 'Big. Out dunghiil : dar'ft thou brauc a Nobleman ? 
 Hub. Not for my life : But yet I dare defend 
 My innocent life againftan Emperor* 
 
 Sal. Thou art a Murtherer. 
 
 Hub. Do not proue me (b : 
 Yet I am none. Whofe tongue fo ere fpeakes falfe, 
 Nottruely fpeakes : who fpeskes not truly, Lies. 
 
 Pent. Cut him topeeces. 
 
 Baft. Kecpe the peace, I fay. 
 
 Sal. Standby, or J (hall gaul you Faitlcanliriave. 
 
 "Baft. Thou wer't better gaul :hediuell Sahbury. 
 if thou but frowne on me, or flirre thy foote, 
 Or teach thy haftic fpleene to do me fiiame, 
 Me flrike thee dead. Put vp thy fword beiime, 
 Or 1 le fo maule y ou, and your lofting-Iron, 
 That you (hall thinke the diucil is come from hell. 
 
 Big. What wilt thou do, renowned Ftiulcmbridge ? 
 Second a Villaine, and a Muitherer ? 
 
 Hub Lord 'Bigot, I am none. 
 
 Big. Whokill'd this Prince? 
 
 Hub. 'Tis not an hourefince I left him well ; 
 I honour'd him, 1 lou'd him, and will weepe 
 My date of life out, for his fweete liues Io{fe. 
 
 Sal Truft not thofe cunning waters of his eyes. 
 For villanie isnot without fuchrheume, 
 And he, long traded in it, makesit feeme 
 Like Riuers of remorfe and tnnocencie. 
 Away wi'h me, all you whofe foules abhorre 
 Th'vncleanly fauours ofaSIaughter-houfe, 
 For I am (lifted with this fmell of finne. 
 
 "8%. A way, toward "Bitrie, to the Dolphin there. 
 
 P. There tel he king.be may inquire vs out. LxLorAi. 
 
 2?o.Here s a good world:knew you ofihis faire work? 
 Beyond the infinite and boundlefle reach of mercie, 
 (If thou didft this deed of death) art Jdamn'd Hubert. 
 
 Hub Do but heareme fir. 
 
 Tlaft. Ha? He tell thee what, 
 Thou'rt damn'd as blacke, nay nothing is fo blacke, 
 Thou art more decpe damn'd then Prince Lucifer : 
 There is not yet fo vgly a fiend of hell 
 As thou (halt be, if ihou didft kill this childe. 
 
 Hul>. Vpon my foule- 
 
 Baft. If thou didft but confent 
 To thlsmoftcruell Aft :dobutdifpaire, 
 And ifthoti want'OaCord,.thefmalleftthred 
 That euer Spider twifted from her wombe 
 Will ferue to ftrangle thee : A rufh will be a beame 
 To hang thee on. Or wouldft thou drowne thy feJfe, 
 Put but a little water in a fpoone, 
 And it (hall be as all the Ocean, 
 Enough tc ftifle fuch a villaine vp. 
 I do Cu<peA thee very greeuoufly. 
 
 H*. If I in aft, confent, or finne of thought, 
 Be guiltie&fthe ftealing that fweete breath 
 Which wai embounded in this beauteous clay, 
 Let hell want paines enough to torture me : 
 I left him v.-eil. 
 
 Baft. Go , bear* him in thine armes: 
 1 am zmaz' d me thinkes, and loofe my way 
 I Among the ihotnts,anddangersof this world 
 
 b* ? How 
 
How eafie doft thou take all *W vp , 
 : rom forth thismorcellof deadKoyiltie? 
 'he life, the right, and truth of ill this Realm* 
 5 Bed to hcauen : and England now is left 
 *o tug and feamble, and to part by th'tecth 
 "he vn owed intereft of proud fweUmg Slate : 
 Now foj the bare-pickt bone of Maiefty, 
 )oth dogged warre briftle hs angry crefl , 
 And frurleth in the gentle eyes of peace : . 
 Iow Powers from horoe.and difcontcnts t Kom 
 Pectin one line: and vart confufion wzites 
 As doth a Rauen on aficke-falnebeaft, 
 Theiminent decay of wrefled pompe. 
 ^low happy h,whofe cloakcand center can 
 Hold cut this tempert. Beare away that c hilde , 
 And follow me with fpeed : lie to the King; 
 A Ihoufcnd bufmelTes are briefe in hand , 
 And heaven it lelfe doth frowne vpon the Land . Exit 
 
 18. 
 
 life and death of K^jngfohn. 
 
 Quart us, Sctcnaprima. 
 
 Eater Ri* lohn And Pandtlph. attendant i 
 
 Thus haue I yeelded vp into your hand 
 The Circle of my glory. 
 
 Pat. Takeagainc 
 
 From this my hand,as holding of the Pop* 
 Your Soueraigne greatnelTe and authorise. 
 
 lohn. Now keep your holy word, go meet the Prmch, 
 And from his holineffc yfe all your power 
 To ftop their marches 'fore we are enflWd : 
 Our difcontcnted Counties doe reuolt; 
 Our people quarrel! with obedience. 
 Swearing AHegtance,and the loue of foule 
 Tofhanger-bloud, to forren Royalty ; 
 This inundation of mirtempred humor , 
 RefU by you onely to b qualified. 
 Then piufe not . for the prefent time's fo Acke , 
 That prefent medcine mod be miniftred , 
 Oroucrthrow iiuureableenfues. 
 
 Pond. It was my bteaihil. at bl?w thu Tempefl p. 
 Vpon your ftubborne fage of the pope. 
 But fince you are a gentle conuertite, 
 My toneue fhall hufh againe (his- ftorme of warre, 
 And make faire weather in your bluliring land : 
 On this Afcemion day, remember well, 
 Vpon your oath of fetuioe to the Pope , 
 Goe I to makethe French lay downe their Armos. fxn 
 
 lob*. Is this Afcenfton day : did not the Prophet 
 Say, that before Afcenfion day dt noonc, 
 My Crown* I fhould giue off? eiien fo 1 haue : 
 I did fuppoft it Oiould be on conflrairu , 
 But (lieau'n be thank d;it is hut voluntary. 
 
 Baft. All Kent hath yeelded : nothing there holds out 
 But Douer Caflle '-. London hath teceiu d 
 Like a kinde Hoft, the Dolphin and his powers. 
 Your Nobles will not heareyou.but are g>ne 
 To offer feruice to your enemy : 
 And wilde amazement hurries vp and downe 
 The little number of your doubtful! fritnds. 
 
 /ehn. Would not my Lords returne to me ag-ame 
 After tl>ey heard yong tsfnhar was *liuc / 
 I 
 
 Ban. They found him dead, and cfl into the ftre 
 Vn empty Casket, whre the lewell of life 
 iy fome damn'd hand was rob'd.and unea way. 
 hint. That village HtAm told me he did line 
 Baft. So on my foule h< did.for ought he knew . 
 Jut wherefore doc you droope ? why lookc you fad ? 
 
 great in jc~t, at you haue bcene in thought : 
 La not the world fee fture and fad diftruft 
 
 ernt the motion of a kinglye eye : 
 ie ftirringas the time, be fire with fire, 
 Threaten the threatner.and out-face the brow 
 
 ragging horror : So flsall inferior ej'cs 
 That borrow their behauiouvs from the greac 9 
 Grow great by your example, and put on 
 The dauncle (Te fpirit of refolution. 
 Away, and glifter like the god of warre 
 When he intendeth to become tht fil d : 
 Shew boldneffe and ifpirine confidence; 
 What.fhall they feeke the Lion in his dewne. 
 And tnght himihere ? and nuke him tremblethercl 
 Oh let it not bcfaid ; forrage.and runne 
 To meet difpleafure farther from the dorrt , 
 And grapple with him ere he come fo nye. 
 
 John. The Legal of the Pope hath beene witbrnee. 
 And I haue made ft happy peace with him , 
 And he hath promis'd to difmiflethe Powers 
 Led by ihs Dolphin. 
 
 B[l. Oh inglorious league : 
 Shall \ve vpon the footing ofour land. 
 Send fayre-play-orden and make compr imife, 
 Inftnuation, parley , and bafetruce 
 ToArmes Inuafiut f Shalla beardlciTe boy, 
 A cockred-filken wanton brauc Out fields, ' 
 And fiefh his fpuit in 8 warre-likc foyie, 
 Mocking the ayrc with colours idlely fpred, 
 And finde no cheeke f Let vi my Liege to Armes : 
 Perchance iheCarilmall cannot make your peace; 
 Or if he do*. let it at leaf! be faid 
 They faw vxe had a purpofc of defence. 
 
 Tohn Haue thou theordenng of this prefent time, 
 haft. Avisy then w'irh good courage : yct.I know I 
 Our Par tie may well meet aprowder toe. ArfefJ 
 
 Sccena Secunda. 
 
 Eeter(H> Artaet) Delflaitt , falufarj . <JWilovt t Pen- 
 drtki, Bigot, SouUttrt. 
 
 Dol. My Lord Mt3ec,\et thrs be coppied out, 
 And keepe It fafe for our remembrance 
 Returne tha prefident to thafe Lords againe , 
 That hailing oor faire order written downe , 
 Both they and we, perufing ore thefe notes 
 My know wherefore w tooke the Sacrament, 
 And keepe out faithes firm* and inuiolable. 
 
 Sal Vpon our Ades it neuer {hall be broken, 
 And Noble Dolphin, albeit we fwearc 
 A voluntary zf a!c, and an vn-urg'dFaith 
 To your proceedings : yet beleeue me Prince, 
 I am not glad that fuch a fore of Time 
 Should fceke a plafter by contemn'd reuoft. 
 And heale the mueccrate Canker of one wound , 
 
 By 
 
The ty e and death of K&g fohn. 
 
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 8y making many : Oh it grieues my fouk , 
 
 That I muft draw this merHe trom my fide 
 
 Tobeawiddow-raiVer : oh, and there 
 
 Where honourable refcue, and defence 
 
 Cues out vpon the name of Salisbury. 
 
 But fuch is the infection of the time , 
 
 That for the health and Phyfickc of our right, 
 
 We cannot dea!e but with the very hand 
 
 Offterneliuuftice.and confufed wrong : 
 
 And is'l not pitty, (oh my grieued friends ) 
 
 That we, thcfonnesand children of this Ifle, 
 
 Was borne to fee fo fad an houre as this , 
 
 Wherein we ftep after a ftranger, mardi 
 
 Vpon her gentle boforo, and fill vp 
 
 Her Enemies rankes ? 1 muft withdraw, and weepe 
 
 Vpon thf fpof of this infofced caufe, 
 
 To grace the Gentry of a Land remote , 
 
 And follow vnacquamted colours heere : 
 
 What hccre?O Nation that thoucouldftrerDOue, 
 
 That Neptune; Armes who clippeth thee about, 
 
 Would beare theefrom the knowledge of thy fclfe, 
 
 And cripple thee vnto a Pagan (hore, 
 
 WherethefetwoChriftian Armies might combine 
 
 The bloud ofmalice, in a vaine of league, 
 
 And not to fpend it fo vn-ncighbourly. 
 
 Delph. A noble temper doft thou ihew in this, 
 And great affections wraftling in thy bofome 
 Doth make an earth.quake of Nobility : 
 Oh, what a noble combat haft fought 
 Between compulfion, and a braue refpeft : 
 Let me wipe off this honourable dcvve , 
 That fik'eily doxh progrefle on thy thcekes : 
 My heart hath melted at a Ladies tearcs, 
 Beinganoidmary Inundation : 
 But this effudonof fuch manly drops , 
 Thisfhowre.blowne vp by terupeft of the foul*, 
 Startles mine eyes, and makes me more amaz/d 
 Then had J feene the v*ul tie. top of hcauen 
 Figur'd quite ore with burning Meteors. 
 Lift vp thy brow (renowned Saluburic) 
 Ahd with a great heart heaue away this dorm* : 
 Commend thefe waters to thofebaby-eyei 
 That neuar faw the giant-world enwg'd , 
 Ner met with Fortune, other thfp at feafts , 
 Full warm of blood, of mirtb,of gortipping : 
 Come,come ; for thou fhah thruft thy hand as deepe 
 Into the purfe of rich profperity 
 As Lewis hinrfelrV : fo (Nobles) (hall you all, 
 That knit yout finewcs to the ftrength of mine. 
 
 And euen there, methtnkes an Angell fpake, 
 Looke where the holy Legate comes apace, 
 To giue vv warrant from thehand of hcauen , 
 And on our actions fe; the name of right 
 With holy breath. 
 
 Pond. Haile noble Prince of Fraact : 
 The next is this : King I aha hath reconc i!'d 
 Htmfelfe to Rome, his fpirit is come in , 
 That fo flood out againft the holy Church, 
 The great Metropolis and Sea of Rome : 
 Therefore thy tbrcatniog Colours now windeyp , 
 And tame the fauage fpirit of wildc warre, 
 That like a Lion foftered vp athand, 
 Itmay lie gently at the foot of peace, 
 And be no further harmefull then in fhevW. 
 
 Do/. Your Giace (hall pardon me, Iwillnotbaeke: 
 
 I am too high-borne to be propertied 
 
 To be a fecondr.ry at conrroll, 
 
 Or vfefull feruing-man, and Inftrument 
 
 To anySoucraigne State throughout the w6rld. 
 
 Your breath firft kindled the dead coale of warres, 
 
 2k*weene this chaftiz.'d kingdome and my felfe, 
 
 And brought in matter that fhould feed this fire ; 
 
 And now 'tis farrecoo huge to be blowne out 
 
 With that fame weake winde. which enkindled it 
 
 You taught me how to know the face of right. 
 
 Acquainted me with intereft to this Land , 
 
 Yea, thruft this emerprize into my heart , 
 
 And come ye now to tell me lokn hath made 
 
 His peace with Rome i what is that peace to me? 
 
 I (by the honour of my marriage bed ) 
 
 After yong Arthur, claime this Land for mine , 
 
 And now it ishalfeconquer'd.muft Ibacke, 
 
 bccaufe that /alnrhath made his peace with /\<j>r ? 
 
 Am I Romes flaue ? What penny hath Rome borne ? 
 
 What men prouided ? What munition fent 
 
 To vnder.prop this Action ? Is't not I 
 
 That vnder.-goe this charge ? Who elfe bot I , 
 
 Andfjchasco my chime are liable, 
 
 Sweat in this burinefTe,and maintains this warrtf 
 
 Hau I not heard thefe Idanders (hour out 
 
 Viue U Roj, as 1 haue bank'd the ir Townes? 
 
 Haue I not heere the befl Cards for the game 
 
 To winne this cafie match, plaid for a Ctowne > 
 
 And fhall 1 no w giue ove the yeelded Set ? 
 
 Mo, no, on my fouleit neuerfhallbe faid. 
 
 Panel. You looke but on the out-lick of this worke. 
 
 Dot. Out-fide or in-fide,I will not return* 
 Till my attempt fo much be glorified , 
 As to my ample hope was promifed , 
 Before 1 drew this gallant head of warre -, 
 And cull'd thefe fiery fpirits from the world 
 To out looke Conqueft,and to winne rcnowae 
 Euen in the iawes of danger, and of death 
 What lu fly Trumpet thus doth fummon vs t 
 fnter "B*ftrd. 
 
 7l*Jl. According to the faire-pUy of (he world, 
 Let me haue audience : I am fent to fpeake : 
 My holy Lord of MilUne, from the King 
 I come to learne how you haue dealt for him : 
 And, as you anfwer, I doe know the fcope 
 And warrant limited vnto my tongue. 
 
 Pmd. The D^/W is coo wilfull oppose 
 And will not temporize with my intreaties : 
 He flatly faies, hee 11 not lay do wne his Armes. 
 
 "Baft. By all the blood th euer fury breith'd, 
 The youth faies well. Now hearc onr /,$ King , 
 Forihus his Roysitic doth fpeake in me : 
 He is prepat'd, and rcafon to he fnould , 
 This apifn and ynmannerly approach , 
 This barnefs'd Maske, and vnadusfed Reuell, 
 This vo-heard fawcinefie and boyifhTroopes , 
 The King doth fmile at,and is well prepar'd 
 To whip this d warfi (h warre, this Pigmy Armes 
 From out the circle of his Terri tories . 
 That hand which had the ttrength, eun atyour dore, 
 To cudgel! you, and make you take the hatch , 
 To diuelike Buckets in concealed Welles, 
 To erowch in litter ofyourftable plankes , 
 To lye like pawnes, lock'd vp in cheRs and truncks t 
 To hug vith fwine, to feeke fweet fafety out 
 In vaults and prifons, and 10 thrill and (hake , 
 
 uen 
 
20 
 
 iuen at the crying o! your Nations crow, 
 
 unking this voyce an armed Englishman. 
 Shall that victorious hand be feebled heere, 
 tat in your Chambers gaue you chafticement ? 
 o ; know the gallant Monarch is in Arrr.cs, 
 rtd like an Eagle, o're his ay erie towre. 
 'o fowfle anncyance that comes neere his Neft t 
 nd yoo degenerate, you ingrate Reuolts, 
 ou bloudy Nero's, ripping vp the wombe 
 }f your deete Mother-England: blufh for fhamej 
 =or your owne Ladies, and pale-vifagd Maides, 
 .ike Am&i*ns t come tripping after drummes : 
 eir thimbles into armed Camlets change, 
 teirNeedl'sto Lances, and their gentle hearts 
 'o fierce and bloody inclinotion. 
 
 'Dei. There end thy braue, and turn thy face in peace, 
 We grant thou canft out-fcold vs : Far thec well, 
 Wehold our time too precious to be fpcnt 
 Withfuchabrabler. 
 
 Pat, Giue me leaue to fpeake. 
 B4?.No,lwillfpeake. 
 Dal. We will attend to neyther : 
 Strike vp the drummes, and let the tongue of wane 
 Plead* for our intereft, and our being heere. 
 
 Baft . Indeede your drums being oeaten,wil cry out j 
 nd fo (hall you, being beaten : Do but ftart 
 An eceho with the clamor of thy drumtne, 
 nd euen at hand, a drumme is readie brsc'd, 
 "hat (hail reuerberate all, as lo wd as thine. 
 Sound but another, and another Ihail 
 
 Aslowdastbme) rattlethe Wdkmteare, 
 And mocke the deepe mouth'd Thunder : for at hand 
 
 ^ottroftingto this halting Legate heert, 
 Whom he hath vs'd rather for fpot t,thcn needc) 
 s warlike Iobn\ and in his fore-head fits 
 Vbare-tib'd death, whofe office is this day 
 To feaft vpon whole thoufand* of i he French. 
 
 Dt. Strike vp our drumme<,tofiiide this danger out. 
 Baft. Andhouflialtnndcit(Dolphin)donot doubt 
 
 Exeunt. 
 
 The lifeanddetik <fKj%?okn. 
 
 Scxna Tertia. 
 
 Alxrumi. E*HT loba and Hultrt. 
 
 Itkn. Howgoesthedaywithvs?ohitllne//$wf. 
 
 Hub- Badly 1 feare ; how fares your Maiefry ? 
 
 /aha. This Feauer chat hath troubled me fo long, 
 Lyes heaute on me .-oh, my heart is ftcke. 
 Enter a <JMe finger. 
 
 Mef. My Lord: youi valiant kinfmanfd/nmlri^f, 
 Defues yoo? Maieflie to leaue the field. 
 And fend him word by me, which way you go. 
 
 lab*. Tcil him towaid JWr/rW, to the Abbey there. 
 
 <Jifrf. Be of good comfort : for rhc great fupply, 
 That was expecled by the Dolphin heere, 
 Are wrack 'd three nights ago on Geodam fandi. 
 This ne we* was brought to fttbard but euen now. 
 The French fight coldJy,andtetyre tbemfelues. 
 
 hktt. Aye me .this tyrant Feauer bur DCS rote vp, 
 
 d will not let me welcome this good re we J. 
 
 : on toward Swi*fttd: to my Litter ftrsighc, 
 
 cakneffc poGeffeth m, ancH am faint . Sxatot, 
 
 Scena Quarto. 
 
 Enter Saluhay, *emtrak S ,aJ'Sir. 
 
 Sat- I <iid Dot thir.ke die King fo ftor o with friends. 
 
 Pm. Vp once againe: put fpirit to the French, 
 they raifctrry : we mifcarry too. 
 
 Sal. That misbegotten diuell /Wrtr*, 
 i fpight of fpight, alone vpholds the day. 
 
 Pn. They fay King lob* fore fick, bh left the fiel.?. 
 Enter Mtloonwtmided. 
 
 Mel. Lead me to the Reuolts of England heere. 
 
 Sal- When we were happic, we hadothcr narnei. 
 
 Pem. If Ucbe Count JMWM*. 
 
 Sal. Wounded to death. 
 
 Mel. Fly Noble Englifh, you are bought and fold, 
 'nthied the rude eye of R ebel] ion, 
 \t\d welcome home againe difcarded faith 
 eeke out King /&, and fall before hi: fcete . 
 or if the French be Lords of this loud day, 
 -!e meanej to recompcnce the paines you take, 
 iy cutting off your heads Thus hath he fworne. 
 And I with him, and many moe with mee, 
 Vpon the Altar tS.fifaMrfiJM^, 
 uer. on that AUar> where we fwore to you 
 )cere Amity, and euerlafling loue. 
 Sal . May this be poffiblc ? May this be true t 
 Mtl. Haue I not hideous death within my view, 
 Utaintngbuta quantity of life, 
 kVhich bleeds away , euen as a forme of waxe 
 lefolueth from his figure 'gainft the Hre ? 
 What in the world fhould make me now deceiue, 
 Jince I rouft loofe the vfe of all dcceite? 
 Why fhould \ (hen be falfe, face it is true 
 That I rauft dye heere, and /ie hence, by Troth ? 
 
 againe, if Ltvit do win the day, 
 hie is f orfwotne. if ere thofe eyej of yours 
 Behold another day breke in the Eafl :' 
 But euen this nVght \\hoft blacke contagious breath 
 Already fmoakes about the burning Crefl 
 Of the old, feeble, and day-wearied Sunns, 
 Euen this ill night , your breathing (hall expire, 
 Paying the fine of rated Treachery, 
 Euen with a treacherous fine of all your Itues: 
 
 rwu, by your afsifhnce win the day. 
 Commend me to one Hubrrt, with your King ; 
 The loue of him, and this rerpefl be/ides 
 (For that my Grandfire was an Englishman) 
 Awakes my Confcienee to confeue sll this. 
 In lieu whereof, I pray you beare ote hence 
 From forth the noife and rumour of the FieU} 
 Where I nuy tbinke the remnant of my thoughts 
 lo peace: and part this bo die and my Joule 
 With contemplation, and devout defirei. 
 
 S*l. We do beleeue the*, and befhrew my fettle. 
 But I do loue the fauour, and the forme 
 Of this moft faire occafion, by the which 
 We will vntread the Reps of damned flight, 
 And like a bated and retired Flood, 
 
 Leauingoui rankneffe and irregular courfc. 
 
 Stoop* lowe within thofe bounds we haue ore-looW, 
 
 And calmely run on in obedience 
 
 Euen to our Ocean, to our great King lehn. 
 
 My arme (ball giue the* hdpe to bear* tbeehcnce, 
 
The life a 
 
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 For 1 do lee the ouell pangs oCileath 
 
 Right In chine eye. Away,tnyfnends,new flight, 
 
 And happie newnefle, that intends old tight. 
 
 Scena Qutnta. 
 
 Enter T)tlfkin,amil>u Traint. 
 
 J)al. The Sun of heauen(me thought)wat loth to fct 
 But (taid.and mjde rite Wefterne Welkin blufh, 
 WhenEnglifh rneslure back ward their owne ground 
 In faint Retire : Oh braudy came we off, 
 When with a volley of our needled* (hot, 
 After fuch bloody ioile, wt hid good night. 
 And woon'd our tottVing colours clearly vp, 
 Laft in the field, and almoft Lords of it. 
 Enter a Jvfcflienger. 
 
 Mtf. Where is my prince, the Dolphin f 
 
 Dol. Heerc t what newes f 
 
 Mtf. The Count TAtloone is fiaine: TbeEnglifli Lords 
 Byhispetfwafion, areagainefalneoff, 
 And your fupply , which you haue wilh'd fo long, 
 Are caft away, and funke on Ceodwio fandt. 
 
 Del. Ah fowle, fhrew'd newes. Befhrew thy very 
 1 did not thinke to be fo fad tonight (hart 
 
 As this hath msde me. Who was he that faid 
 King lehn did flie an houre or two before 
 The Rumbling night did part our wearie powresf 
 
 Mef. Wha ?uer fpote it, it i* true my Lord. 
 
 Dal. Well : keepe good quart er,& good care to night, 
 rhadayfhallnotbevp fo (cone as I, 
 To try the faire sduemsre of to morrow. fxewa 
 
 Scena Sexta. 
 
 Etter Bo/lard and Hubert. fweroDy. 
 
 tint. Whofe there ? Speike hoa, fpeske quickeiy , or 
 I fhootc. 
 
 3/i/f. A Friend. What an tbou? 
 
 Huh. Of the part of England. 
 
 Baft. Whether doeftthou go? 
 
 Hob. What's that io the?? 
 Why may not I dercand of thine affaires, 
 4s we'll as thou of mine ? 
 
 71 a8. J/arfm.Itnink*. 
 
 Hub. Thou haft a perfefl thought : 
 i will vpon all hazards wsli bckcue 
 Thou art my friend, that know'ft my tongue fo well : 
 Who art thou ? 
 
 Baft. Who thoii wilt : and if thou pleafc 
 f hou maid be-friend me fo much, ss to thinke 
 I come onti way of the flantagmeti. 
 
 Hub. Vnkinde remembrance : thou, & endles night, 
 Haue done me fhame : Braue Soldier, pardon me, . 
 That any accent breaking from thy tongue. 
 Should icape the true acquaintance of mine eare. 
 
 &sjf. Come, come : fans complement, What newes 
 abroad? 
 
 Hut. Why h ere wUke I, in the black browof night 
 Tpfindeyouout. 
 
 Ba/t, Breefe then : and whir's thenewes? 
 
 Hut. O my fweet fir, newej fitting to the night, 
 Blacke.fcarefuli, comfottlcfle, and horrible. 
 
 TSaft. Shew me the very wound of this 11! newes, 
 lam no woman, lie not fwound at it. 
 
 Hut. Thv King 1 fev e It, poyfon'd by a Monke, 
 I left him almoft fpeerhleiTe, and broke out 
 Toacquaint you with this ouill^that you might 
 The better arme you to tr e fodaicc time, 
 Then if you had at leifureknowneofthis. 
 
 'B^ft; How did he take it ? Who did tafte to him ? 
 
 Hut. A Monke I tell you, a refolded villainc 
 Whofe Bowels fodainly bur ft out : The King 
 Yet fpczkes, find perduenturernay recouer. 
 
 Baft Who didft thou leaue to tend his Maiefty? 
 
 Httt>. Why know you not? Tte Lords are all come 
 
 backe, 
 
 And brought Prince Hemy in their companie, 
 A t w fxofe rcqueft the king hath pardon'd them, 
 And they are all about his Miticftie. 
 
 Tiaft. With hold thine indignation, mighty heauen, 
 And tempt vs not to beareaboue oar power. 
 Il tel! thee Hubert, halfe my power thisnighc 
 Pafsing thefe Flatif, are taken by the Tide, 
 Thefe Lincolne-Wa&eshiuedeuoured them, 
 My felfe, well mounted, hardly haue efcap'd. 
 Away before : Conduct me to the king, 
 I doubt he will be dead,or ere I coins. Extum 
 
 Scena Septima. 
 
 Sater Prince Henry, Satuburie, and Bigae. 
 
 Bea. It is too late, the life of all hisblood 
 Is touch'd, corruptibly : and his pure bnine 
 (Which feme fuppofe the fouies frailc dwelling houfe) 
 Doth by the idle Comments that it make*, 
 Fore-tell the ending of mortality. 
 Enttr Pem6rol<f. 
 
 Pern. His Highnefeyttdoth fpeak. & holds beleefe, 
 That being brought into the open ayre, 
 It would allay thcburning qualhre 
 Of that fell poifon which affayleth him. 
 
 Hen. Let him be brought into the Orchard hecre i 
 Doth heftiQ rage? 
 
 Pern. He is more patient 
 Then when you left him ; enen now he fang. 
 
 Hen. Oh vanityoffickne0e:fiercefreames 
 In their continuance, will not feele themfduec. 
 Death hauing praide vpon the outward parts 
 Leaiies them inuifible, and h>s feige is new 
 Againft the winde.the which he pricks* and wounds 
 Whh many legions of Orange fantafies, 
 Which in their throng, and prefleto that fafl hold, 
 Counfound themfelues. Tis ftijinae^death fhold fing: 
 I am the Symet to this pale faint Syfcn, 
 Who cbaunts a doleful) hymne to his owne death, 
 And from the organ-pipe of fraileiy fings 
 Hisfoule and body to tbfiir lifting reft. 
 
 Sal. Be of good comfort (Prince) for yea are borne 
 To fee a forme vpon that indigsft 
 Which be hath left fo fhaeleCk, and fotude. 
 
 I manie, now my foule hath elbow room*, 
 
22 The life and death ofK^ngfohn. 
 
 ould ooc out at windowes, nor at doores, 
 wre is fo hoc a fummer In nfy bofome, 
 iat all my bowels crumble vp to duft : 
 am a fcribJcd fot me drawnc with a pen 
 pon a Parchment, and agamft this fire 
 o I On ink e vp. 
 
 Hn. How fare* your Maiefly? 
 lob. poyfon'J, ill fare: dead, forfooke. cafloff, 
 nd none of you will bid the winter come 
 thruft his ycie fingers in my maw ; 
 r let my kmgdomcs Rmers t ak e their coorfe 
 hrough my burn d bofome . nor intreat the North 
 o make his bleake windes kiffe my parched lips, 
 nd comfort me wuh cold. I do not aske you much, 
 begge cold comfort . and you are fo flraight 
 nd fomeratefull.youdeny me that. 
 Hen. Oh that there were fome venue in my teares, 
 hat might releeue you. 
 
 John. The fait in them i shoe. 
 Within me is a hell, and ihere ihe poyfon 
 s, as a fiend, confin d to tyrannize. 
 >n vnrepreeuable condemned blood. 
 
 Eater 'Baft ard. 
 
 Baft. Oh, ! am fcalded wuh my violent motion 
 And fpleene offpeede.tofeeyour Msiefly. 
 
 7fc*. Oh Cozen, thou art come to fef mine eye: 
 'he tackle of my heart, is crack'd and burne , 
 Vnd all the fhrowds where wuh my lite fhould fa.le, 
 Are turned to one thred, one litcle haire : 
 
 eart h ath one poorc fifing to Hay it by, 
 Which holds but till thy newes bt vtteied, 
 And then all thi thou feed, i buc a clod, 
 And module of confounded royalty. 
 
 ? a/?. The Dolphin is preparing hither-ward, 
 Where h?auen he knowes l\ow we fhalt snfwei him. 
 -ot insnightiUebert part of my powre, 
 
 vpon aduantagc did remoue. 
 Were in ihe Wtjhti all vnwarily. 
 Deuoured by the vnexpefted flood. 
 
 54/. You breath thefe deadnewei in as dead an er 
 j^y Liege, my Lord : but now a King, now thus. 
 
 Hen Euen fo muft I run on, andeuen fo ftop 
 What furety of the world, what hope, what flay. 
 When his was now* a King, and now it clay ? 
 
 'Baft. An ihou gone fo ? 1 <lo but flay behinde. 
 To do the orfiee for the*, of reuenge. 
 And then my foule Oiall waite on thee to hcauen, 
 
 As it on earth hath fcene thy feruant ftill. 
 Now. now you Starrcs, that tncue in yow right fpheres, 
 Where be your powre? Shew now yourrronded faith*. 
 And mftantiy returns with me againe. 
 To pufh defiruc^ion,an4 perpccuiU fhame 
 Out of the weake docce of our fainting Lend . 
 Straight let vs fceke, ot ftraight we fhall be fought, 
 The Dolphine rages at out verie heeles. 
 
 Sal. 1 1 feemes you know not then fo much a* we. 
 The Cardinall Pandu/ph is within at reft. 
 Who halfe an houre fince came from the Dolphin. 
 And brings from him fuch offers of our peace, 
 As we with honot and refpe& may take, 
 With purpofe prefsntly co ieaue this wane. 
 
 "Baft. Hewilltheratheidoi* whonhefees 
 Out felues well finev/4 to our defence. 
 
 Sal. Nay , 'tis in a manner done already, 
 For many carriages hee hath difps-rh'd 
 To (he fea fide, and put his caufe and quarrel! 
 
 To the difpofing of the Cardinall, 
 
 With, whom yout felfe, my felfe, and other Lo 
 
 If you thinke mecte, thisafternoonc will poaft 
 
 Toconfummate this bufineffc happily. 
 
 Baft. Let it be fo, and you my noble Pt mcc. 
 
 With other Princes that may bft be fpar'd, 
 
 Shall waite vpon your Fathers Funerau. 
 
 HfH. Ai Woifier muft his bodie beiiitt.i d 
 
 Forfohewiirdit. 
 
 Baft. Thither (ball it then. 
 
 And happily may your fweet felfe put on 
 
 The lineall ftate, and glorie of the Land, 
 
 To whom with all fubrmfsion on my knee. 
 
 1 do bequeath my faithful! feruices 
 
 And true fubie&ion euerlaftingly. 
 
 Sel. And the like tender of out looe wc make 
 
 To reS without a fpot for euermore. 
 
 Hen. I haue a kinde foule.that would giuc thankes, 
 
 Andknowes not how to do it, but with tsares. 
 'Baft. Oh let vj pay the time : but needfull woe, 
 
 Since it hath beene before hand with ouf gteefeg. 
 
 This England neuer did, nor neuer fr.alj 
 
 Lye at the proud fooce of a Conqueror, 
 
 But when it fir ft did hejpe to wound it felfe. 
 
 Now, thefe het Princes are come home sgatne, 
 
 Come the three cornets of the world in Amies, 
 
 And we fhall fhocke them : Naught fhaU nuke vs rue, 
 
 / f England to it felfe, do reft but true. Sxau* 
 
The lifeanddeath of King Richard 
 
 the Second. 
 
 AftusTrimus , Selena 
 
 Enter Kig Richard, I oh* of Count, with other NobUi 
 and AtitndoHtt, 
 
 K,ng Richard. 
 
 ? Ld fobn of (jaunt, cirr.e-honcured Lanc.ifler, 
 Haft thou according to thy oath and band 
 Brought hither Henry Herford chy bold fon : 
 Heer to make good y boiftrous late appeale, 
 Which then bur icy Cure would not let vs hearr, 
 Againft the Duke of Norfolke, Thomai TUwbraj > 
 Gaunt, I hauc my L icge. 
 Kin?. Tell me moreoucr, haft thou founded him, 
 If he appeale the Duke on ancient ma.1 ice, 
 Or worthily as a good fubiefi fhould 
 On fome knowne ground of treacherie in him. 
 
 Ctutnt. As neere as I could fife him on that argurnent, 
 On fome apparant danger feene in him, 
 Aym'dafyourHighnefle, no inucterate malice. 
 
 Km. Then call them to out prefence race to face, 
 And frowning brow to brow, our felues will hears 
 Th'accufer, and the accufed, freely fpeake ; 
 High ftomack'd are they both, and full of ire, 
 In rage, deafe as the fea; haflie as fire. 
 
 Enter 'BuBingbrodke twdMn&rff. 
 
 Vat. Many yeares of happy dayes befall 
 My gracious Soueraigne r roy raoft louing Liege. 
 
 Mow. Ha eh day foil better others happincfic, 
 Vntill the heauens cnuy ing earths good hap, 
 Adde an immortal 1 title to your Crowne. 
 
 King. We thank e you both, yet one but flatters vt, 
 As well appeareth by the caufe you come, 
 Namely, to appeale each other of high treafon. 
 Coofm of Hereford, what doft thow cbieft 
 Againft the Duke of Norfolke, Thamat Mmttny ? 
 
 But. Firit, heauen be the record to my fpeech, 
 In th deuotion of a fubiecb loue, 
 Tendering the precious fafetie of my Pri 
 And free rrom other misbegotten hate, 
 Come I appealant to this Princely prefence. 
 Now Thomas Mvwbrxj do I tunic to thee, 
 And markc my greeting well : for vvhst I fpeake, 
 My body (hail make good vpon this earth, 
 Or my diuioe foule anftvcrk in heauen. 
 ThouartaTraitOT.andaMifcreant; 
 Too good to be fo, and so o bad to lioe 
 Since the more faire and chrffUU is the skie, 
 
 rince, 
 
 The vglier feeme the cloudej rh at in it flye : 
 
 Once more, the more roaggrauatc the note, 
 
 With a foule Traitors name ftuffe I thy throte, 
 
 And with (fo pleafe my Soueraigne) ere I moue, 
 
 What my tong/peak,my right drawn fwotd may prouc 
 
 Mo*. Let not my cold words heere accufe ruy zealc 
 Ti$ not the triall of a Womans warre. 
 The bitter clamour of two egcr tongues, 
 Can arbitrate this caufe betwixt vs twaine : 
 The blood is hoi that muft be cool 'd for thjsi 
 Yet can I not of iuch tame patience boaO, 
 As to be hufht, and nought at all to fay. 
 Firft the faire reuerence of your Highnefle curbes mee, 
 Fromgiuing rcioes and fpurretomy freefpeech. 
 Which elfe would pofr, vntillit hadrctum'd 
 Thefe tearmes of tresfon, doubly downe hu thfoat. 
 Setting a fide his high bloods royalty, 
 And let him be no Ktnfman to my Liege, 
 I do defic him, and I fpit at him, 
 
 all him a flanderous Coward, and a Vilhine ? 
 Which to maintains, I would allow him oddes, 
 And meete him, were I tide to runr.e afoote 
 Euen to the frozen ridges of the Alpes, 
 Or any other ground inhabitable, 
 Where euei Englifhman dorft fet his foore. 
 Wcane time, let this defend my loy altie, 
 By all my hopes moft falfely doth he lie. 
 
 !5*/.Pale trembling Coward,there I throw my gage, 
 Difclaimi'ng hecre the kindred of a King, 
 
 d lay afide my high bloods Royalty, 
 Which feare, not reuerence makes thce to except. 
 [f guilty dread hath left thee fo much flrength, 
 \s to take vp mine Honors pawne, then ftoope. 
 Jy that, and all the rites of Knight-hood elfe, 
 Will I make good againft thce arme to arme, 
 
 hat I hane Tpoken, or thou canft deuife. 
 
 Mew. I take it vp, and by that fword I fweare. 
 Which gently hid my Knight-hood on my fhoutder, 
 lie anfwer thee in any faire degree, 
 Or Chiualrousdefigneof knightly triall: 
 \nd when 1 mount, aliuc may I not light, 
 [fl be Traitor, or vniuftly fight. 
 
 King . What doth our Cofm lay to Mmvtraiti charge i 
 t rauft be great that can inherits vs, 
 So much a ofa thought of ill in him. 
 
 2?/.Looke what 1 faid,my life (hall proue it true, 
 That Mmfhraj hathreceiu'd eight ihoufandNoblw, 
 
 In 
 
24. 
 
 Tht life and death f/fficAWrfe Secoruf. 
 
 nname of tendings foi your Highneffe Soldiers, 
 'he which Se hath dctam'd for lewd employments, 
 ke a fiKe Traitor, snd insurious ViUame. 
 L-fiJci I fay, and will inbattaile proue, 
 Ofheere, orelfewhereto ihefimheft Verge 
 r hzt euer was furuey'd by Englifh eye, 
 That all the Treafons fot chefe eighceene yeeres 
 Complotted, and contrioed in this Land, 
 : et<h'd from falfe ijtewbrsy their firft head and fpring. 
 : urther I fay, and further will maintains 
 Vpon his bad life, to make all cbii good. 
 That he did plot the Duke ofGloutters death, 
 iuggeft his foone bclee umg aduerfaries, 
 ^nd confequemly,hke aTraitorCoward, 
 tiic'ii out his innocent foule through ftreames ofblcod 
 Which blood, like facrtficing ytffe// cries, 
 Tuen from the toongleffc cauernes of the earth) 
 to me for iuftice, and rough chafticement : 
 And by the glorious wortb or my difcent. 
 This arme (hall do it, or this life be fpent. 
 
 'g. How high a pitch rmrefolunon foares : 
 rbemas of Norfolke, what fayeft thou to this ? 
 
 Mow. Oh let my Soueraigue turne away his race. 
 Ind bid his e- res a little while be deafe, 
 Till I haae told this (lander of hisbiood, 
 low God, and good men,h2.tefofoulealyai 
 
 King. Mcvr*j, impartial! ace our eyes and cares. 
 Were he my brother, nay O.K kmgdomes hcyre. 
 As he is but my fathers brothers forme ; 
 4ow by my Scepters awe. f make a vow, 
 juch neighbour-nccrenefie to our facred blood, 
 Should nothing priuiledge him. nor partialize 
 The vn-ftooping'firmeneiTe of my vpright loule. 
 He is our fubiefl ' AtoabTay){om ihou, 
 Free fpeech, and feardsfie, 1 to ihee allow. 
 
 Mow. Then "Sullin^rrel(e ) as low as to thy heart. 
 Through the fal( pMiage of thy throat; thou tyeft: 
 Three parts of that receipt 1 had for Callice, 
 Disburft I to hisHighuefle fouldier*; 
 The other part r eferu'd ] by confenf . 
 For that my Soueratgne Liege was in my debt, 
 Vpon remainder of a cleere Accompt, 
 Since laft 1 went to France to fetch his C^uccne : 
 Mow fwallow downe that Lye. For G loaders death, 
 I (lew him not ; but (to mine owne difgrace) 
 Neglected my fworne duty in that safe : 
 For you my noble Lord of Lancafter, 
 The honourable Father to my foe. 
 Once I did lay an ambufh for your life, 
 A trefpafle that doth vex my greeued fouie . 
 Bt 4te Hall receiu'd the Sacrament, 
 I did confeife it, and exactly begg'd 
 Your Graces pardon. and I hope 1 had it. 
 This is my fault : as fot the reft appeal'd, 
 It iffucs from the rancour of a Vilbine, 
 A recreant, and moft degeberate Traitor, 
 Which in my felfe I boldly will defend, 
 And interchangeably Kurle downe my gage 
 Vpon this ouer-wcen'.ng Trsirors footej 
 To proue my felfe a loyall Gentleman, 
 Eucninthebeftbloodcharnber'd mhisbofome. , 
 In haft whereof, moft heartily I pray 
 Your Highndfc to affigne our Trial! day. 
 
 X/^. Wrath-kindled Gentlemen be rul'd by me t 
 Let's purge this choller without letting blood : 
 This we prefcribe, though oo Phyfstson, 
 
 Deepe mahce makes too deep 
 Forget, forglvie, conclude, and be agreed. 
 Our Doctors (ay , This is no ime to bleed. 
 Good VnckUf.lei this end where i begwn. 
 Wee'l calme the Duke of Norfolke; you, yaui (on. 
 
 Gaunt. To be 3 rnake-peacc fhal! become my age. 
 Throw downe (my fonne) the Duke of Norfolko "t-vf. 
 
 King. And Norfolke, throw downe his 
 
 Gfiuut. When Home when? Obedience bids. 
 Obedience bids I (hould not bid agen, 
 
 King Norfolke, throw downe, we bidde ; there . 
 no boocc. 
 
 Maa-.My feife I throw(dread Soucraigne)at d-y r l>0 : 
 My life thou fhalt command, but not my ihame, 
 The one my dutjc owes, but my faire name 
 Defpight of death, that Hues vpon my graue 
 To darke rlifhonours vfe,thou fbaltnot htue 
 I am difgrac'd, Impeach'd, and baffel'd hcere, 
 Pierc'd to the foule with (landers venom'd (pear?. 
 The which no balme can cure, but his heart blood 
 Wbich breath'd thispoyfon. 
 
 Kfg. Rage rnuft be wuhflood . 
 Giue me his gage : Lyons make Leopards tame. 
 
 W.Yea. but not change his fpot s.take but my fham, 
 And I refigne my gage. My deere, deere Lord. 
 The purert treafure mortall iiuies afford 
 Is fpockfte reputatiou .- that away, 
 Men are but gilded loame, or painted chy. 
 A Icwel! in a ten times barr*d vp Chdt, 
 If aboldfpirit,inaloya!lbre(t. 
 Mine Honor is my life ; both grew in one : 
 Take Honor from me, and my life is done. 
 Then (dcere rny LiegeJ mine Honor let me trie, 
 1 n that I hue ; 2nd for that will I die. 
 
 Krjig Coolin, throw downe your ga ge, 
 Do you begin. 
 
 "RuL Oh heauen defend my foule from fuch foule Cm 
 Shall I feeme CreA-falne in my fathers fight. 
 Or with pale beggar-fear:: impeach my hight 
 Before this out-dar'd daftard ? Ere my toong, 
 Shall wound mine honor with fuch feeble wrong; 
 Or found fobafe a parts : my tecih (hall ttare 
 The flauifh motiue of recanting teare. 
 And fpii it bleeding to his high difgrace, 
 Where (hamedothhcrbourjeuen in iJtiawbrayet fact 
 
 Kmg. We were not borne to fue,but to command, 
 Which fince we cannot do to make youft tends, 
 Be readie, (as your liues (hall anfwer it) 
 At Couentree, vpon S. Lamberts day ; 
 There (hall your fwords and Lances arbitrate 
 The fwelling difference of your felled hate : 
 Since we cannot attone you, you (hall fee 
 lufticedeiigne the Vi6kori Chiualrie. 
 Lord Marfhal), command our Ornccrs at Armes, 
 Be readie to direft thefe home Alarroes. 
 
 Selena Secunda. 
 
 Enter Cjeum, andlkacbefe cjGtounfcr. 
 
 c. Alas, the part I had in Glooftro blood, 
 Doth mote foliate me then yourexdaimes, 
 To ftirre againft the Butchers of his life. 
 
 Bui 
 
The life and death ofRicbarttthefeconc/, 
 
 But fince correction lyeth in thof 
 Which made the fault that we cannot correct, 
 Put we our quarrell to the will of heauen, 
 Who when they (e the houres ripe on earthy 
 Will raigne hot vengeance on offenders headt. 
 
 DM. Ftndes brotherhood in thee no (harper fpurre ? 
 Hath loue in thy old blood no liuing fire ? 
 Edwards feuen fonnes (whereof thy felfe art one; 
 Were as feucn violles ofhis Sacred blood, 
 Or feuen faire branches fpringing from one rootv: 
 Some of thofe feuen are drid by natures courfe, 
 Some of ihofe branches by the deftmies cut ; 
 But TbeniM, my dcere Lord, my life.my Gloufter, 
 One Violl full offdinrdi Sacred blood, 
 Oneflourifhing branch ofhis moft Royall roote 
 1 s crack d, and all the precious liquor fpjlt ; 
 Is hackt downe, and his furomer leafes all vaded 
 By Enuics hand, and Murders bloody Axe 
 Ah Gtmnt\ His blood was thine, that bed, that wombe, 
 That mettle, that felfe-mould that fzfhion'd thet, 
 Made him a man : and though thou liu'ft, and breath'ft, 
 Yet art thou flaine in him : thou doft confent 
 In fome large meafure to thy Fathers death, 
 In that thou feeft thy wretched brother dye, 
 Who was the modell of thy Fathers life* 
 Call it not patience (Gaunt) it is difpaire, 
 In fuffring thus thy brother to be flaughter'd, 
 Thou (hew'ft the naked pathway to thy life, 
 Teaching fterne munher how to butcher thee : 
 That which in meant men we imitle patience 
 Is pale cold cowardice in noble brefti : 
 What (hall 1 fay, to fafegard thine owne life, 
 The beft way is to venge my Glouftcrs death. 
 
 (7<wf.Heauens is the quarrell : for htauens fubftuute 
 His Deputy annointed in his fight, 
 Hath caus'd his death, the which if wrongfully 
 Let heauen reoenge : for 1 may neuer lift 
 An angry arme againfl his Minifter. 
 
 2>r. Where then (alas may I)complaint my fe Ire t 
 Can. To heauen,the widdowej Champion to defence 
 Out. Why then I wilt: farewell old Gaunt. 
 Thou go'ft to Ccuentne, there to behold 
 Our Celine Herford, and fell Mowbray fight 
 
 fit my husbands wrongs on Herfords fpeare u 
 That it may enter butcher Mowbrayes btefl : 
 Or if mufortune mifle the firft carreere, 
 
 Be Mowbrayes finnec fo Heauy in his bol'ome, 
 That they may breake his foaming Courier? backe. 
 And throw the Rider headlong in the Lifts, 
 A CaytirTe recreant to ray Cohn*Herford: 
 Farewell old Gaunt, thy femetimes brothers wife 
 With her companion Greefe, rnoft end her life. 
 
 CUM. Sifter farewell : I muft toConentree, 
 As much good ftay with thee, as go with met. 
 
 DM. Yet one wotd more :Greefe boundeth where it 
 Not with the emptle hollowne;,but weight : (falls, 
 
 1 take my leaoe, before I hatte begun, 
 
 For forrow ends not, when it feemeth done. 
 Commend me to my brother Edmund farkf- 
 Loe, this is all<: nay, yet depart not fo, 
 Though this be all, do not fo quickly go, 
 I (hall remember more. Bidhim.On.what? 
 With all good fpeed at Plaftiie vifu mec. 
 Alacke,and what (hall good old Yorke there fee 
 But empty lodgings, and vrrfurnilh'd walles, 
 Vn-peopel'd Offices, vnuodco ftonts ? 
 
 And what hearc there for welcome, butmygrones ? 
 Therefore commend me, let him not come there, 
 To feeke out forrow, that d wels euery where : 
 Oefolate, defolate will I hence, and dye, 
 The laft leaue of thee, takes my weeping eye. Exeunt 
 
 Scena ^Tertia. 
 
 Enter (JWar flail, and Aumerlt. 
 
 M*r. My L. AtimtTlt^ Harry //^rfWarm'd. 
 
 Aum. Yea, at all points, and longs to enter in. 
 
 Mar. The Duke of Norfolke, fprighr fully and bold, 
 Suyes but the fummons of the Appesfants Trumpet. 
 
 A t Why then the Champions, are^>repard.and toy 
 For nothing but his Maiediet approach. F(o*rifh. 
 
 Enter Jdag, Gaunt, Bafhj, Btgot, Cretue, & 
 ethsri : Tken <JMov>brtj,n dr. 
 war, and Harrold. 
 
 Rictr. Mar(hall, demand of yonder Champion 
 The cau(e ofhis arriuall heere in Armes, 
 Ake him his name, and orderly proceed 
 To fweare him in the iuftice ofhis caufe. 
 
 Mar. InGodsname.and iheKmgs.fay whoy an, 
 And why thou com'ft thus knightly clad in Arme? 
 A gainft what man thou com'H,and what's thy quarrell, 
 Speake truly on thy knighthood, and thine oa:n, 
 As fo defend thee heauen, and thy valour. 
 
 sJWov, My name ts The. /V-^r4;,Dukeof Notfolk, 
 Who hither comes engaged by my rath 
 (Which heaueo defend a knight (hould violate) 
 Both to defend my loyalty and truth, 
 To God, my King, and hisfucceedingiflW, 
 Againft the Duke of Herford. that appealesm?: 
 And by the grace of God, and this mine arroe, 
 To proue him (in defending of my felfe) 
 A Traitor to my God, my King, and me, 
 And as I truly fight, defend me heauen. 
 
 Tut kft . Enter Hfrrftrd, tnd Htrold. 
 Rich. Marihall : Aske yonder Knight in Armes, 
 Both who he is, and why hecorameth hither. 
 Thus placed in habiliments of warre : 
 And formerly according to our Law 
 Depofe him in the iuftice ofhis caufe. 
 
 Mar. What is thy name? and wherfore comfty hither 
 Before King Rtchtrd in his Royall Lifts? 
 Againft whom com'ft thou? and what's thy quarrell ? 
 Speake like a true Knight, fo defend thee heauen. 
 
 "Bui. Harry of Herford, Lancafter, and Derbie, 
 Am I : who ready heere do Band in Armes, 
 To proue by-heauens grace, and my bodies valour) 
 In Lifts, on Tbomat M&rbray Duke of Norfolke, 
 That he's a Traitor foule, and dangerous, 
 To God of heauen, King Richard, and to me, 
 And as I truly fight, defend mt heauen. 
 
 "Mar. On paine of death, no perfon be To bold, 
 Ot daring har die as to touch the Liftes, 
 Except the Marfhall, and fuch Officers 
 Appointed to direct thefe faire defignes. 
 
 'Bui. LotdMarfhall.lefme kiflemy Soueraigns hand, 
 And bow my kne before his Maieftie : 
 For "Movbray imd my felfe are like t women, 
 That vow a long and weary pilgrimage, 
 
 Then 
 
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 The life and death ofTtjcbardthefecond. 
 
 Then let vi take a ceremonious Icaue 
 And loiiing farwell of out feaetall friends. 
 
 Mar. The Appealant hi all duty greets your Highncs, 
 And cranes to kiflc your hand, and take his fcaue. 
 
 ffcb. We will defccnd. and fold him io oar Mines. 
 Cofin of Herford, as thy caufe is iuft, 
 So be thy foitune in this Royall fight : 
 Farewell, my Wood, which if to day thoti (head, 
 Lament we my, but not reucnge thee dead. 
 
 "SH&. Oh let no noble eye prophane a trare 
 For me, if I be goi'd with tJMowkrxjtt fpeare : 
 As confident, as is the Falcons flight 
 Aginftabird,doJwhh Mm>kr<y fight. 
 My louing Lord, I take my Icaue of you, 
 Of you (my Noble Cofin) Lord ~i*merle ;. 
 Not fake, although I haue to do with deach. 
 Bot luftie, yong, and checrely drawing breath. 
 Loc, as at English Feafts, fo I regreett 
 The dainticft lafti to make the end mcfl fweet. 
 Oh thou the earthy author of my blood, 
 Whofc youthfull ipirit in me regenerate. 
 Doth with a two-fold rigor lift mee vp 
 To reach at victory aboue my head, 
 Adde proofe vnto mine Armour with thy prayres, 
 And with thy blefsings fieele my Lances point, 
 That it miy enter Mawbrajtt waxen Coate, 
 And fuinifh new the name of tobn a G*Mt, 
 Euen in the lufty hauiour of his fonne. 
 
 Coffrt.Heaneninthy good caufe make thee profp You* 
 Be fwift like lightning in the execution, 
 And let thy blowes doubly redoubled, 
 Fall like amazing tbunderon the Caske 
 Of thy armz'd pernicious enemy. 
 R ouxe vp shy youth full blood, be vali ant,and li ue. 
 
 'Bui. Mine innocence, and S.GVcrg* to thriue. 
 
 Mo. How euet heauen or fortune cattery lot, 
 There Hues, or dies, true to Kings Richards Throne, 
 A loyall, iuft, and vpright Gentleman : 
 Neuer didCaptiue with a freer heart, 
 Caft off his chaines of bondage, and embrace 
 His golden vncontroul'd nfranchifement, 
 More then my dancing foule doth celebrate 
 ThisFeaft ofBattell, with mine Aduerfarie. 
 Moft mighty Liege, and my companion Peeres, 
 Take from my mouth, the wifti of happy yeares, 
 As gentle, and as iocond.as to left, 
 Go I to fight: Truth, hath aouietbreft. 
 
 Risk. Fare well, my Lord, (ecurely I efpy 
 Vertue with Valour, couched in thine eye : 
 Order the triall Marshall, and begin. 
 
 UWar. Har)itoffferfarii,LaacaJ!er. and Dtrtj, 
 Receiuethy I.aunce, and heauen defend thy righ*. 
 
 'Bui. Strong as a towre In hope, I cry Amen. 
 
 Mar, Go beare this Lance to Th*imu P . ofNorfolke, 
 
 I . Htr. H*nj of Herford, Latcefter . and Dtrlit, 
 Stands heere for God, his Soueraigne, and Uimfclfe, 
 On paine to be found falfe, and recreant, 
 Toproue rhe Duke of Norfolk e, Thonuu 
 A Traitor to his God, his King, and him, 
 And dares him to fei forwards to the fight. 
 
 3 . Har. Here ftandf th 7l>: Wawtrty Duke of Norfolk 
 On paine to be found, falfe anil recreant. 
 Both to defend him(elfe,<and.to approue 
 Htnrj of Hrrftrd, Lmatfier. and Derkj, 
 To God,Wi Sourraigne, and to him difloyall; 
 Couragioufly.tnd with a free de fire 
 
 Attending but the fignall to begin. Jl &mgt ("** 
 Mar. Sound Trumpts,and fet forward Combatamj 
 Stay, the King hath throwne his Warder downe. 
 
 Rich. Let them lay by their Helmets & their Sptares 
 And both returne backe to their C haires agalne : 
 Withdraw with vs, and ler the Trumpets found, 
 While weretume thefe Dukes what we decree. 
 
 Draw neere and lift 
 
 What with our Councell we haue done. 
 
 For that our kingdomes earth fhould not be foyld 
 
 With that deere blood which it hath foftered, 
 
 And for our eyes do hate the dire afped 
 
 Of ciutll wounds plowgh'd vp with neighbors fwords, 
 
 Which fo rouz'd vp whhboyftrous vntun'ddrummei, 
 
 With harfli refounding Tr u.-npcts dreadful! bray, 
 
 And grating fhocke ofwmhfull yron Armes, 
 
 Might from our quiet Confines fright faire peace, 
 
 And make vs wade ruen in our kindreds blood t 
 
 Therefore, we banifhyou our Territories. 
 
 You Cofin Herford, vpon paine of death, 
 
 Till twice fiue Summers haue enrich'd our fields, 
 
 Shall not regreet our faire dominions, 
 
 But treade the ftranger pathes of banifhment. 
 
 Bui. Your wiJ! be done: This muft my comfort be, 
 That Sun that vv.inr.es you heere, (hall (nine on me: 
 And thofe his golden beame* to you heere lent, 
 Shall point on me, and gild my baniftimenr. 
 
 Rich. Norfolke : for thee remaines a heauicr dombe 
 Which I with fome vnwilljngncfTc pronounce, 
 The fly e flow houres dial! not determinate 
 The datelefle limit of thy deere exile : 
 The hopeleffe word, of Ncuer to rerarne. 
 Breath I againft thee, vpon piine of life. 
 
 TUnv. Aheauy fentence, my moft Soueraigne Liege, 
 And all tnlook'd for from your Highoefle mouth : 
 A deerer merit, not fo deepe a maime, 
 As to be cart forth in tlte common ayte 
 Haue I deferued at your Highnefle hands. 
 The Language 1 haue iearn'd thefe forty yeares 
 (My natiue EnglifH) now I mufl forgo, 
 A nd now my tongues vfe is ro me no more, 
 Then sn vnftringed Vyall, or a Harpe, 
 Or like a cunning Inftrument cas'd vp, 
 Or being open, put into his hands 
 That knowes no touch ro tone the harmony. 
 Within my mouth you haue engaol'd my tongue, 
 Doubly pcrcullift with my teeth and lippes, 
 And dull, vnfeeling, barren ignorance, 
 Is made my Gaoler to attend on me : 
 I am too old to fawne vpon a Nurfe, 
 Too farrein yeeres to be a pupil! now : 
 What is thy Sentence then, bur fpeechleffr death, 
 Which rob&my tongue from breathing natiue breath 
 
 fybi. It boots thee not U> be compafconacc, 
 After our fentence. plaining comes too late. 
 
 cX6u>. Then thusl turneme from my rountries ligh 
 To d we/I in folemne (hades of endlefle night. 
 
 Kit. Returne againe, and take an oath w i th thee, 
 Lay on our Royall fword, your baniiht bands; 
 Sweare by the duty that you owe to heauen 
 (Our part therein we banifh with your felues) 
 To keepe the Oath that we admtnifter : 
 You ueuer (hall (fo hejpe you Truth, and Heaiicn) 
 Embrace each others loue inbanifliment, 
 Not euex looke vpon each others face, 
 
The life and death ofltjclwdtbeficond. 
 
 Not euer write, regreele, or reconcile 
 
 This lowring temped of your home-bred hate, 
 
 Nor euer by aduilcd purpofc meete, 
 
 To plot, contriue, or cotnplot any ill, 
 
 Gamft Vs, our State, cut Subtexts, or our Land. 
 
 'B'l. \ fweare. 
 
 Mil*. Andl.tokeepeallthis. 
 
 Bui. Norfolke, fofzre, as tomineenemie, 
 By thij time f had the King permitted 7$) 
 Ore of our foules had wandred in the iyrc, 
 Banifh'd this ft ai'.c fepulchre of our fielh, 
 As now our flefh is binifh'd from this Land. 
 ConfcflVthy Treafons.ere thcufiyc thii Rcihne, 
 Since thou haft faire to go, beare not along 
 The dodging burthen of a guilty <bule. 
 
 i/Wow. NoT3uUingl/rok.e : Ifcaer 1 were Traitor, 
 My name te blotted from the boofce of Life, 
 And I from heauen banifh'd, as from hence : 
 But what thou an, heiuen, thou, and 1 do know, 
 And all too foonc (I feare) the King fhall rue 
 Farewell (my Liege) now no way can I ftray, 
 Sauebacke to England, all the wotldtniy way. xa, 
 
 'Rick. Vr.clr, euen in the glides of ihme eyes 
 I fee thy greeued heart : thy lad afpecl, 
 Hath from che number of his banifh'd yearcs 
 Pluck'd fburc away : Six froxcn Winters U>ent, 
 Rcturne wall welcome home, from banifhment* 
 
 "Bui. How long a time Iye< in one little word : 
 Foure lagging Winters, and foure wanton fprings 
 Eno* in a word, fuch is the breath of Ktngi. 
 
 Count, \ thankcmy Liege, that in regard of me 
 He fhprtcns fourr yeares of my fonnesexile : 
 Out liitlc vantage mall 1 reape thereby. 
 FOICIC ihe fixe yeares thai he bath to fpcnd 
 Can change their Moones, and btingthcit times about, 
 My oyle-dride Lampe, and time-bewafted light 
 Shall be extinct with ace, and endleffe night : 
 My inch ofTpcr, will be burnt, and done, 
 And blindfold death, not let me lee my fonnc. 
 
 Rieh. Why Vncle, thou haft mant yceres to liue. 
 
 Gaum. But not a minute (King) that thou canft giue ; 
 Shorten my daye* thou canft with Hidden forow, 
 And pluck e nights from me, but not lend a morrow: 
 Thou canfl hclpc time to furrow me with age. 
 But (top no wrinkle in his pilgrimage : 
 Thy word is currant with htm, for my death, 
 But dead, thykingdomeeannotbuy my breath. 
 
 Rte. Thy fonne is banifh'd vpon good a Juice, 
 Whereto thy tongue a party-verdifl gaue, 
 Why at our luftice feem'ft thou then to lowre ? 
 
 Can. Things fweet to taft, prone in digcOtonfowre : 
 You vrg'd me at a ludge, but I had rather 
 you would haue bid me argue like a Father. 
 Aias, I look'd when fome of you fhould fay, 
 I was too ftridlto make mine owne away: 
 But you gsueleaueto my vnwilling tong, 
 Againftmy will, to do my felfe this wrong. 
 
 fljc, Cofint farewell ; and Vncle bid him fo : 
 Six yeares we banifh him, and be fhall go. Exit. 
 
 flourtfi. 
 
 *. Cofine farewell : what prefence muft not know 
 From where you do rematne, let paper fhaw. 
 
 M*r. My Lord, no Iraue take I, for 1 will ride 
 As farre as land will let me, by your fide. 
 
 CaHit.Q\\ to what purpofe dofi thou hord thy words, 
 That thou returnft no greeting to thy ftiend* ? 
 
 "Butt. I haue too few to take my leaue of you 
 
 When the tongue? office fhould be prodiga.1, 
 To breath th'abundant dolour of the heart. 
 
 Gun Thy grcefeisbutthyabfenceforatime. 
 
 Bull. } oy abfeot, greefeis prefent for that time. 
 
 Gait. What is ."ixe Winters, they are quickcly gone? 
 
 Bui. To rtvn in ioy, but greefe makes one hotire ten. 
 
 q<ne. Call itarrauellthat thou rai'ft for pleafure. 
 
 "Enl. My heart will figh, when I mifcll it fo, 
 Which findes it an mforced Pilgrimage. 
 
 CM. The fullen pa(Tage of thy wrary fteppei 
 Efttme a foyle, wherein thou art to fei 
 The precious lewell of thy home returne. 
 
 "Bui. Oh who can hold a fire in his baud 
 By thinking on the froftie CJfKa/iii ? 
 Or cloy the hungry edge of appetite, 
 by bare imagination of a Feaft ? 
 Or Wallow naked in December fnow 
 by thinking on fantafticke Cummers heate ? 
 Oh no, the apprehcnfion of the good 
 Giues but the greater feeling to the worfe i 
 Fell forrowes tooth, doth euerranckle more 
 Then when it bites, but lanceth not the fore. 
 
 Cau. Come, come (my fon) lie bring-theeon thy way 
 Had I thy youth, and caufc, I would not ftay. 
 
 flW.Then Englands ground farewell: fwect foil adieu, 
 My Mother,and rr.y Nurfe, which bearesmeyet v 
 Where ere I wander, boaft of this I can. 
 Though banifh'd, yet a true-borne Englifhman, 
 
 Sccena Ouarta, 
 
 Enter KtHg,dumer/f,Grefw,4nd Begot. 
 
 Rtcri. We did obferue. Cofine Anmerlt, 
 How far brought you high Hetford on his way ? 
 
 ^4nra. I brought high Herford (if you call htm (o) 
 but to the next hi^h way.and there I left rum. 
 
 Rich. And fay, what ftore of parting tears were Died*. 
 
 Aitm. Faith none for me: except the Northeaft wind 
 Which then grew bitterly agamft our face, 
 Awak'd the ileepie rhewme,and fo by chance 
 Did grace our hollow parting with a t care. 
 
 Rich. What faid cut Cofin when you parted with him > 
 
 _'/*. Farewell; and for my hart difdamcd^ my tongue 
 Should fo ptophane the word, that taught me craft 
 To counterfeit opptefsion of Inch gree*e, 
 That word feetr.'d buried inmy forrowes graue. 
 Marry.would the word Farwell,haue lengihen'd boores, 
 And added y eern to his fhorc bsnifhment , 
 He fhould haue had a volume of FarweU , 
 but fiocc it would not, he had none of me. 
 
 Rich. He is our Cofin (Cofin) but'tis doult. 
 When time fhall call him home from bamfhracnt, 
 Whether our kinfman come to fee his friends , 
 Our felfe, and 'Bofty heere 'Bagat and Orient 
 Obferu'd hisCourtfhip to the common people > 
 How he did feeme to diue into their hear is, 
 With humble.aod familiat couriefie, 
 What reuerence be did throw away on flauei; 
 Wooing pooreCraftef-mco, with the craft of foglej, 
 A nd patient vnder-bcating of his Fortune, 
 As 'twere to banifh theiij affects with him. 
 Off goes his bonnet to an Oy fta-wench, 
 
The life and death of ^hardthefecmd. 
 
 A bTace of Qriy-men Bid Cod fpeed r7im *ll, 
 
 And had the tribute of his fupple knee, 
 
 With thankes my Counuimen, my louing friends, 
 
 As were our England in reuetfion his, 
 
 And he our fubiclr next degree in hop*. 
 
 Cr. Well.he is gone,& with him go thefe thoughts > 
 Now for theRebU, which fland out in Ireland, 
 Expedient manage onuft be made my Liege 
 Ere further leyfure, yetld them further meanr i 
 For their aduantage, end your HighneiTr-lofle. 
 
 Rx We will our felfe m perfon to this vrre. 
 And for our Coffer*, with too great a Coutt, 
 And liberall Lrgefle,aregrownefomewhi light, 
 We areinforc'd co farme our royall Realme, 
 The Reuennew wheieof iltall futnifh vs 
 For our zffayres in hand : if that come fnorr 
 Out Subftitutes at home ftull haue Blanke-chartew . 
 Whereto, when they dial I know what men at rich. 
 They (hail fubftnbe them for large fummes of Gold, 
 And fnd them after to fupply our wants: 
 For we will make for Ireland prefenlly. 
 
 StttrBufly. 
 T}*P}}> whr newes ? 
 
 u Old /ofaofGaurt is veriefieVe my Lord. 
 Sodainly taken, and hath fent poft haftc 
 To entreat your Maiefty to vifit him. 
 
 Tit Where lyes he/ 
 
 B*. AtElyhoufe. 
 
 Kit. Now put (heauen) in his Phyfuiaru minde, 
 Tohelpehim 10 his graue immediately : 
 The lining of his cofferrfliall make Coates 
 To decke our fouldiers for thefe Irifh warres. 
 Come Gentlemen, Ut's all go vifit him : 
 Pray heauen we may make haft, and come toolete..*rt. 
 
 us. SccnaTrima. 
 
 *ter Gaunt, fck wtth Tariff^ 
 
 CM. Will the King come, that I may breath my laft 
 In wholfome counfell to his vnftatd ycuth ? 
 
 ftr.Vex not your felfe, nor finite n-x with your breih, 
 For all in vainecomes counfell to his care 
 
 Gat. Oh but (they fay; the tonguts of dying men 
 Inforce attention like deepe harmony ; 
 Where words are fcarfe, they are ftl dome fpent m vaine, 
 For thay breath truth, that breath their words in paine. 
 He that no moremuft fey, is liften'd more, 
 Then they whom youth and eafe haue taught to glofe. 
 More are mens ends markt, then their hues before, 
 The fettiug Sun. and Muficke is the clofe 
 As the laft tafte of fweciet, is fweeteft laft, 
 Writ in re membrartce, more then thing* long paft ; 
 Though Richard my duet courtfrll would not heart. 
 My deaths fad rale, may yet vndeafe his eare. 
 
 Tar. No, it it ft opt with other flattYing found* 
 As praifes of his (rate : then there are found 
 Laiciuious Meeters.to whofe venom found 
 The open care of youth doth alwayes liftn. 
 Report of fafnions in proud Italy, 
 Whofe manners (till out tardie apifti Nation 
 Lirnpes fter in bafe imitation. 
 
 Where doth the world rh oft forth a vanity, 
 
 So it be new, there's no re/pccl how vile, 
 
 That is not quickly buz'd into his cates * 
 
 That all too late comes co-jnfell to be beard, 
 
 Whrrevvill doth mutiny with win regard: 
 
 Dired not him, whofe way himfelfe will choofe, 
 
 Tis breath thorj hckft, and that breath wilt thou lonfc 
 
 Gaunt. Me thinkes I am a Prophet new infpir' 
 And thus expiring, do foretell of him, 
 His rafh fierce blaze of Ryot cannot laft, 
 For iolent firet foone burne out rhemfelues, 
 Small (howrcs laft long, but fodaine ftormes arc fhort. 
 He tyres betimes, that fpurs too faft betimes; 
 With eager feeding, food doth choake the feeder : 
 Light vanity, infatmc cormorant, 
 Confuming meanes foone prcyes vpon it fejfe. 
 This roy all Throne of Kings, this fceprrcd Ifle, 
 This earth of Maiefty .this feste of Mar*, 
 This other Edendemy paradife, 
 This Fortrefle built by Nature for her felfe, 
 Againft n-.fcclicn, and the hand of warre : 
 This hippy breed of men, this little world, 
 Thi* precious ftone, fct in trie filuer fea, 
 Which frues it in the office of a wall, 
 Or 25 a Mote defenfiue to a Itoufe, 
 Againfl rhe enuy of Icfle happivr Lands, 
 Thu blefled plot, this cirth.thir Realm*, thii England, 
 This Nurfe.this teeming worn be of Royall Kings, 
 Fcar'd by their breed, and famous for their birth, 
 Renowned for their deeds, as fane from home, , 
 For Chnft ian ferutce, and true Chiualrie, 
 As is the fepulcher in (tubborne Jury 
 Of the Worlds ranfome, blerTed iMoriti Sonne. 
 This Land of fuch deere foules, this deere-deerc Land, 
 Deere for her reputation through the world, 
 Is now Leas'd out (I dye pronounting iij 
 Like to a Tenement or pelting Farme. 
 England bound in with the triumphant fea, 
 Whole rocky fhorebeatesbacketheenuious fiedge 
 OTwatery Neptune, is now bound in with fhame, 
 With Inky blottes, and rotten Patehmem bonds. 
 That England, that was wont to conquer others, 
 Hath made a ftumefull conqueft of it felfe. 
 Ah! would thefcandail vamfh with my life, 
 How happy tben were my enfuing death ? 
 
 Eater King, Quern Burner lt,8ufljretne t 
 Kaget. Rot, tmdiVtlicugkbj . 
 
 Jar The King is come, deale mildly with his youth, 
 For voung hot Colts, being rag'd do rage the more. 
 
 jQu. How fares our noble Vncle Lancjfter ? 
 
 Jp. What comfort man^ How ift with aged Gaunt ? 
 
 C?J. Oh how that name befits my compofuisn : 
 Old G a nat indeed, and gaunt in being old : 
 Within me greefehath kept 3 tedious tsft, 
 And who abftay nes from meate, that t s not gaunt f 
 For deeping England long time haue I watcht, 
 Watching breeds leannefre, Icanneife is all gaunt. 
 The pleafure that feme Fathers feede Vpon, 
 Is my (tadr'aft, I meanemy Children; lookes. 
 And therein fafting. haft thou made me gaunt: 
 Gaumam I for the graue, gaunt as a graue, 
 Whofe hollow womb* inherit* naught but bones. 
 
 Kie. Can fiekc men play fo nicely with their narnes? 
 
 (jiiu. No, m'ifery makes fport to mocke it felfe : 
 Since thou doft feeke to kill my name in mcc. 
 
The life 
 
 an 
 
 \ mockeoiy name (great King) to flatter thee 
 
 Rie. Should dying men flatter thofe that liue ? 
 
 Can. No, no, men (suing flatter thofe chat dye. 
 
 Ritk. Thou now j dying, fayft thou flatret'rf me. 
 
 Can Oh no, thou dyeft, though 1 che ficker be. 
 
 Bjth, T am in Health, I breath, I fee thee ill. 
 
 COM. Now bethat maderae, knowes I fee thee ill : 
 l\] in my fttfe to fee, and in thee, feeing if!, 
 Thy death-bed is noleffer then ths Land, 
 Wherein thotjJytft in teputation fuke, 
 And thou too ore-iefle patient as thou art, 
 Cnmmit'fithy'anointedbody to the core 
 Of thofe phyfitiarw,that firft wouruJed thee.' 
 A thoufand (Urterers fit within thy Oowne. 
 WhofetompafTeis no bigger thenthy head, 
 And yet incaged in ib fmsU a Verge, 
 The wafte is no whit leffer then thy Land : 
 Oh had thy Grandfue with a Prophets eye, 
 Seenehow his fonnes fonne.fhould deftroy his formes, 
 From forth thy reach he would haue laid thy fhame, 
 Depofing thec before thou wert poflert, 
 Which art poffeft now to depofe thy feifc. 
 Why (Cofine) wre thou Regent of the world, 
 It were a fhame to let his Land by If afe : 
 But for thy world eoioying but rhii Land, 
 Is it not more then fhame, to fhame cfo? 
 Landlord of England art thou, and not King: 
 Thy dare of Law, i; bondfliue to the law, 
 
 Rieh. And thou, a lunaticke leane-witted foole, 
 Prefuming on an Agues priuiledge, 
 Dar'ft with thy frozen admonition 
 Makepaleourcbeeke. chafing the Royitl Wood 
 With Fury, from hnnjtiue refidence ? 
 Now by my States right Roy all Maieftie, 
 W i ihou not Brother to great tfaardt fonne, 
 This tongue that runs foroundry in thy head, 
 Should ran thy head from thy vnreueient (houlders. 
 
 gau. Oh fparemenot,my brothers Edwttrdt foone, 
 Pot that I w hit Father E4a>ardt Tonne : 
 Thai blood already (Me the Ptlltcan) 
 Thouhsft taptou,and cirunken!y <*row$'d 
 My brother Gloucefter.plaine well meaning foute 
 (Whom faire befall In heauen 'mongft happy foules} 
 Nizy be a prefidem.aftd witnerTe good, 
 That thou refpeiVA not fpillinc EJawrJt blood : 
 loyne with the prefent ficknctk that I haue, 
 And thy vnkindneffe be like crooked ag, 
 To crop at once a too-long wither'd flowre. 
 Liuc in thy fhame, but dye not fhame with thee, 
 Thefe words heereafter, thy tormentors bee. 
 Conuey me to my bed. then to my graue, 
 Loue they to hue, that loue and honor haue. Exit 
 
 Xieb. And let them dye, that age and fullen* haue, 
 For both haft thou, and both become the graue. 
 
 Tor. I do befech your Maieflie impute his words 
 To wayward fuklinerTe, and age in him : 
 Kt louesyou on my life, and holds you deere 
 As Hsrry Duke of Hgrford, were he heeie. 
 
 R ich. Right, you fay true : as Herfordi loue, fo his ; 
 , fo mine : and all be as u is. 
 
 Enur ffcrthftmterlanJ. 
 
 ffer. My Liege, oldeCanf commend* him to ycur 
 Mnefiit, 
 
 Rieb. Whatfayeshe? 
 Ntr. Nay nothing, all is faid : 
 His tongue is nowa ftringlefle inftrurnent, 
 Words, life, and alt, old Lancafter hath fpent. 
 
 Tn. Be Yorke the next, that muft be bankrupt fo 
 Though death be poore, it ends a mortal] wo. 
 
 Rieh. The rtpefl fruit firft f a !$, and fo doth he 
 His time is fpent, our pilgrimage muft be : 
 So much for that. Now for oar Irifh warm, 
 We muftfupplant thofe rough rug-headed Kernes 
 Which liue like venom, where no venom lfe 
 But enely they, haue priuiledge to liue. 
 And for thefe great affayrej do aske fome charge 
 Towards our afsiftance. we do feize to vs 
 The plate, coine,reuennewes, a nd mouezbles 
 Whereof our Vncle G<mt did ftand poifcft. 
 
 Ter. How long fhall 1 be iwtieru? Oh how long 
 Shall tender dutie make me fuffer wrong ? 
 Not Gtcujltri death, nor Hcrfwdi bamfhment, 
 Nor Gmuttti rebukes, nor England? priuate wrongs 
 Nor the preuention ofpoore BuSiagbroakf, 
 About his marriage, nor my owne difgrace 
 Haae ewer made me fowre my patient cheeke, 
 Or bend one wrincfcle on my Soueraigncs face : 
 I am the laft of noble Edvards fonnes, 
 Of whom thy Father Prince of Wales was firft, 
 In warre was neuer Lyon rag'd snore fierce : 
 In peace, was neuer gentle Lambemore milde, 
 Then was that yone and Princely Gentleman, 
 His fc thou haft, for euen fo look'd he 
 AccompHfn'd with the number of thy bowers : 
 But when he frown'd, it was againft che French, 
 And not againft his friend*: his noble hand 
 Did win whs: he did fpend : and fpent not that 
 Which his triumphant fathers hand had woru 
 Hi* hands were guilty of no kindreds blood. 
 Bur bloody with the enemies of his kinne: 
 Oh Richard, Terkg is too farre gone with grecfe, 
 Or elfe he ncur would compare betwcene. 
 
 Rick. WhyVocle, 
 What's the matter? 
 
 Tor. Oh my Liege, pardon me if you pleafe, if not 
 I pleas'd nor to be patdon'd, am content with all : 
 Seekeyou to feize, anrl gripe into your hands 
 The Royalties and Rights of banifh'd Herford ? 
 Is not Cttwa dead? and doth not Herford h'ue ? 
 Wat not G&nnt iuft? and is not ffarry true ? 
 Did not the one defcrue to haue an neyre? 
 Is not hi s hey re a well-defcruing fonne ? 
 Take Herfords rights away, and take from time 
 His Charters, and his cuftotnarie rights: 
 Let not tomorrow theninfue today, 
 Be not thy felfe. For how art thou a King 
 But by faire fequence and fuccefstcn ? 
 Now afore God. God forbid 1 fay true, 
 If you do wrongfully feize Herfordj right, 
 Call in his Letters Parents that he hath 
 By his Att urneyes generall, to foe 
 His Liuerie,and denie his orTer'd homage, 
 You plucke a thoufand dan gets on your head, 
 You loofe a thoufand welUdifpofed hearts, 
 ' And pricke my tender patience to thofe thoughts 
 Which honor and allegeancc cannot thinke 
 
 Ric. Thinke what you will : we feife mto our 
 HI* plate, his goody, his money, and his lands, 
 
 Tor, lie not be by the while t M y Lie'gc faiewe!! 
 cj 
 
 Whit 
 
y> The life and death of ^RjcbardtbefeconJ 
 
 What wiU cnfue heercof. there s none can tell. 
 
 Butbybadcouifcsmay be vndcrtiood. 
 
 That their cuents can neucr fill out good. *'. 
 
 kith. Go Tin/bit to the Earle of Wtlifhtrt ftteight. 
 Bid him repaite to vno ty houfe, 
 To fee this bufinc (fc . to monow next 
 We will for /rrW,and us time. I now ; 
 And we create in abfcnce of our felfe 
 Our Vnele Voikr, Lord Gouernor of England : 
 For he i luft, and lwyei lou d vi wrll 
 Come on ou Queei.e. 10 morrow mufl we part. 
 Bemeny.for our time of ftay isfhort. Haurtfb. 
 
 <JUati North. Wlloxgbbj, & T(off 
 Nor Well LofdijtheDnkeofLaneafler n drid. 
 Rtf. AndJiutngtoo, fornowhiifonneii Duke. 
 W,l. Birely intitle, not inreueimew 
 Nor. Richly in boih, ifiuflicehad her right. 
 KeffMf heart is great : but it muft break wuh filence, 
 Et'i be disburden d wuh a liberal! tongue. 
 
 rNy fpeakt thy mind . & let him ne'r fpc?k more 
 That fpeakes thy words againe to do thee harm*. 
 
 &il Ttnds that thou dft fpeake to ch Du .ofHcielojd, 
 If it be fo, out with it boldly man, 
 Quicke is mine care to heaie of good towards htm, 
 
 off. No good at all that 1 can do for him, 
 VnleiTe you call it good to pitie him. 
 Bereft and gelded of his pacrimonie. 
 
 Nr. Now afore htaucn, 'tis fharoe loch wrongs art 
 
 borne, 
 
 [n him a toyall Prinr,and msny moe 
 Df noble blood m this declining Land ; 
 The King is not himfeife, but baUly led 
 Sy Flatterers, and what they will informs 
 Mecrdy inhate 'gainfl any of vs oil. 
 That will the King feuerely profecute 
 Giinft vs, our hues, our children, and our K-irci. 1 
 
 Ktf. The Commons harh he pi! d with greruous taxes 
 And quite loft their haus : the Nobles hath he firtde 
 'or ancient quaere!*, and quite tod their heart*. 
 
 il. And daily new exaction* are denis'd, 
 As bbnkcs, beneuolencej, and I wot not what : 
 tot what o'Gods name doth become o f irm? 
 
 Nor. Wars hzthnot waftnl is.forwar'dliebatbnoc. 
 Jut bafely yeelded vpon rirpnmize, 
 "hat which his Anc. (tor j atclueu'J with blowes : 
 dort hath he fpenv in peace, then they in warret. 
 Raf. TheEarlcofWiUfhirehaththerealmein Farmr. 
 fftl. Th Kings growne bankrupt like a broken nun. 
 Nor. Reproach, and Jiffolution hanpethouer him. 
 Rof. He hath not monie for thef Irifh warm : 
 HVsburxheooustarationsnotwithftanding) 
 lut by the robbing of the banifh'd Duke. 
 
 Har. His noble Kinfrnan, mod degenerate King : 
 ut Lords, we heare this fearefull tempeft Ting, 
 'et fccke no fhelter to auoid the ftorme : 
 W fee the winde fit fore vpon our failes, 
 Vndyet wefirikenot.but fcurely perifti 
 Rof. We (ce the very wracke that we muft fuffer, 
 3 vnauoyded is the danger now 
 or fuffering fo the caufes of our wracke. 
 
 Nor. Not fo : cuen through the hollow eyes of death, 
 fpic life peering : buc 1 dare not fay 
 >w neerc the tidings of our comfort is. 
 Wil. Nay let vs fhare thy thought!, as thou doB outs 
 Ref. Be confident to fpeake Northumberland, 
 We three, ate but thy felfe , and fpeaking fo, 
 
 Thy words are but at thought*, therefore be bold. 
 
 Nr. Then thui : I haue from Port It Bl*n\ 
 A Bay inTfritAiut, receiu'd intelligence, 
 That Htrr/DukeofHerfortt, ^ 'maid Lord fobham, 
 Thac late broke from the Duke of txttrr t 
 His brother Archbifhop.hte of Corner buy, 
 Sir Thomas F.rfvtgbom, Sir fuhn Rtunflon^ 
 Sir lobn Norbcrtt, Sir Robert Waitnonfit. France Quo,n, 
 All thefe well furmfh'd by the Duke oCBritame. 
 With eight tall fhips,three thoufand menofwarrr 
 Arc making hither with all due expedience. 
 And fhortly meane to touch our NorrKcmc fhorc; 
 Perhaps they had etc this, but that I hey ftay 
 The firfldepatting of the King for Ireland. 
 If then we (hall fhake off our (Uuifh yoake. 
 Impe out our drooping Countries broken wing, 
 Rtdeeme from breaking pa wne the bJemifh d Ciownr 
 Wipe offthe duft that hides our Scepters gilt, 
 And make high Maieft.e lookc likeu/elfe, 
 Awayvuiihineinpofteto F.autHtpurgh, 
 Rut if you faint, as fearing to do fo, 
 Stay, and be fwcrct, and my felfe will go. 
 
 Kef. To horfe, to horfe, vrge doubts to them 
 Wd. Hold ou my horfe, and J will firtt be thrt. 
 fxeuat. 
 
 Scena Secunda. 
 
 Enter Quetac, Rifoy, 
 
 Bu/h. Madam, your Maiefiy is too much fad. 
 You promised when you parted with the King. 
 To lay jfide relfe-hztmingheauiueffe, 
 And eutcitaine 2 crieerefull difpofinon. 
 
 j^M. ToplezlemtKingjIdid .topleafemy felfe 
 I cannot do it : yet I know no caufe 
 Why I fhould welcome fuch a gueft as greefe, 
 Saut bidding farewell to fo fwcet a gueft 
 As my Iwcet Richard; yet againe me dunces, 
 Some vnborjie lorrow, ripe in fortunes wombe 
 Is comming towards me, and my inward foule 
 \Vtth noihinn tiemWes, ai fomething it greeoes, 
 Mote then wthpa:tinp from my Lord the King. 
 
 Bifi. Each fubflance of a greefe hath twenty fhadow 
 Which fitewts like greefe it lelfe,but is not fo : 
 For forrowcs eye, glazed with blinding tejres, 
 Diuides one thing mtire.tomany obirrts. 
 Like pcrfpecliue s, which rightly gazd vpon 
 Shew nothing but confufion, eyd awry, 
 Difringuifh forme : fo your fwcet Maieftie 
 Looking awry vpon your Lords departure, 
 Finde fhapes of greefe. more then himfeife to watte. 
 Which look'd on as it is, is naught bur fhadowes 
 Of what it is not : then thrice-graciou: Queeoe, 
 More then your Lords droarture weep not/nore's not 
 Oi if it be, 'tis with falfe torrowes eie. (leene 
 
 Which for things true, weepe things imaginary, 
 
 Qu. It may be fo : but yet my inward foule 
 Perfwades me it is otherwife : how ere it be, 
 J cannot but be fad ; fo heauy fad, 
 As though on thinking on no thought I thinke, 
 Makes me with heauy nothing faint and fhrinke. 
 
 Bujb. Tis noching but conceit (my gracious L<;dy.) 
 
*the life and death ofltjchdrdtbefecond. 
 
 Qu. Tit nothing lefle : conceit isftill deriu d 
 : rofn(ome fore-father greefe, mine is not fo, 
 or nothing huh begot my fomcthjng greefe, 
 Or fomething, hth the nothing that I greeue, 
 ["is in reueriion that 1 do poflefle, 
 lut what it is, that is not yet knownc, what 
 cannot name, 'tis nameleiTe woe 1 wot. 
 
 Eater Greene. 
 
 Crte, Hcauen faueyourMaiefty, and wcl met Gentle- 
 hope the King is not yet fhipt for Ireland. (men: 
 
 /</, Why hop'ft thou fo? Its better hope he is t 
 or his defignes crauehaft,hishaft good hope, 
 'hen wherefore doft thou hope he is not fhipt ? 
 
 C re. That he our hope, might haue reryr'd his power, 
 nd driuen into difpaire an enemies hope, 
 Who ftrongly hath fct footing inthlj Land. 
 The banifh'd 'SteBingk-o^e repeales hjmfelfc, 
 And with vp-lifted Armcs is'fafe arriu'd 
 At Rauenfrurg. 
 
 Qu, Now God in heauen forbid. 
 Cr. O Madam 'tis too true : and ihat u worfe. 
 The L.Northumberland.hisyong fonne Hcnritfertit, 
 
 he Lords ofRfffe, Reaumcrd, and willor.^hbj, 
 With all cheirpowrcfull friends are fled to him. 
 
 Unfit Why haue you not proclaim'd Northumberland 
 And the refl of the reuoJtcd faction, Traitor* ? 
 
 Cre. We haue : whereupon the Earle of Worcefter 
 kth broke his ftaffe, rcfign'd his Ste wardfhip, 
 And si the houfhold feruantt fled with hirn to "Suffialrecl^ 
 
 2*. SoQreetie, thou art the midwife of my woe, 
 And 5tf/ro^ my forrowes difmall hfyre : 
 
 w hath my foule brought forth her prodegie, 
 And 1 a gasping new deliuered mother, 
 -Jaur <*oe to woe,forrow to forrow toyn'd. 
 "Sufi. Difpaire not Madam. 
 Qu. Who (hall hinder me ? 
 I will difpaire, and be al enmitie 
 With couzenmg hope ; he it a Flatterer, 
 A Parafttr, a keeper backe of death, 
 Who gently would diflolue the bands oflife, 
 Which falle hopes linger in extremity. 
 
 Grt. Hre comes the Duke of Yorke. 
 
 Q. With fi^nes of wane about hi j a gednecke. 
 Oh full of carefull bufinefle ate his loojies : 
 Vncle, for heauens fake fpcake comfortable words : 
 
 JV.Comfort's in heauen, and we are on the earth, 
 Where nothing Hues but erodes, cart and greefe :i 
 Your husband he is gone to fauc fatre off, 
 Whilft others come to make him loofe at home : 
 Heerr am I left to vnder -prop his Land, 
 Who wcake with age, cannot fupport my fclfe . 
 Now comes the ficke houre that his furfet made, 
 Now (hall he try his friends that flattered him. 
 Eater a ferttant 
 
 Ser. My Lord, your fonne was gone before I came 
 
 Tor. He was : why fo : go all which way it will 
 ThcNoblei they are fled, the Commons they are cold, 
 And will 1 feare reuoh on Hcrfords fide. 
 Sirra.gcttheetoPlafhic to my fiflerGlofter, 
 Bid her fend me prefently a thoufand pound. 
 Hold, take my Ring 
 
 Srr My Lord, 1 had forgot 
 
 To tell your Lordfhip, to day I came by.and calPd there. 
 But I (hall greeue you to report the red. 
 Tor. What is't knaue ? 
 
 Ser. An houre before I came, the Dutcheffe di'de, 
 
 Tor. Heau'n for his mercy, what a tide of woes 
 Come ru(hing on this wofull Lind at once ? 
 I know not what to do : I would to heauen 
 (So my vntruth had not prouok'd him to it) 
 The King had cut off my head with my brothers. 
 What, are there poftcsdifpaichifor Ireland f- 
 How fhall we do for money forthcfe warres ? 
 Come fider (Cozen I would fay) pray pardon roe. 
 Go fellow, get Ihee borne, pouide fome Carts, 
 And bring away the Armour that is there. i 
 Gentlemen, w'i'1 you mufter men ? 
 If 1 know how, or which way w order thefc affaires 
 Thus diforderly thrufl into my hands, 
 Neuer belceue me. Both are my kinfmen, 
 Th'one is my Soueraigne, whom both my oath 
 And duttc bids defend : tif other agame 
 Is my kinfman, whom the King bath wrong'd, 
 Whom conscience, and my kindred bids to right: 
 Well, fomewhat we muft do : Come Cozen, 
 1 !e difpofe of you. Gentlemen,go mufter vp your men, 
 And meet me prefently at Barkley CafUe: 
 ) fhould to PlaOiy too : but time will not permit. 
 All is vneuen, and euery ihing is left it fix and feuen. Exit 
 
 "Buffo. The winde fits faire for newes to go to Ireland, 
 But none retutnei : For vs to leuy power 
 Proportionable to th'enemy. is all impofsible. 
 
 (jr. Befides our nccjeneiTc to the King in louc, 
 Is neere the hate of thofeloue not the King . 
 
 "Ba And that's the wauetinz Commons,for tbcirloi 
 Lies in their purfet, and vjlioio empties them, 
 By fo much nU their he arts with deadly hate. 
 
 "Sufk. Wherein the king flands generally condemn'* 
 
 "Bag. If lodgement lye in them, then fodo we, 
 Becaufe we haue beene eucr neere the King. 
 
 Cr. Well: I will for refuge ftraight to Bnftoll Cafti 
 The Eaile of Wilifhire is alreadie there. 
 
 'Bufh. Thither will 1 with you.fot little office 
 Will the hatefull Commons pcrforme for vs, 
 Except like Curres, to teare vs all in peeces - 
 Will yovi go along with vs ? 
 
 B*g. No, 1 will to Ireland to his Maieftte: 
 Farewell, ifheartptefjgesbenot vaine, 
 We three here part, that ncu'r fhall meetcagatne. 
 
 "Eli. That's as Yotke thriues to bcate back BuUintrK 
 
 Cr. Alas poore Duke, the taske he vndertakes 
 Is numbrmg fands.and drinking Oceans drie, 
 Where one on his fide fights, thoufands will flye. 
 
 B*pj. Farewell it once, for once, for all, andeuer. 
 Well , we may meete againe. 
 
 lug. Ifearemeneuer. Exi 
 
 Selena Tertia. 
 
 later the Duly ef Hereford, and Hartbtia- 
 terland. 
 
 "But. How farre is it mv Lord to Berkley nw ? 
 
 Nor> Beleeue me noble Lord. 
 I am a fir anger heere in Gloufterfhire , 
 Thefe bigh.wilde hilles, and rough vneeuen wilei , 
 Dra wes out our miles, and makes them wearifomr: 
 And yet our faire difcourfe hath beene at fugar, 
 
The lifeanddeathofl&bardthefecond. 
 
 Making the hard wiy fweec and deleflable : 
 
 Bat I bcchinke me,wht wrarie way 
 
 Frm Rsuc nfpurgh to Cottfhold will be found, 
 
 In Rt/c and irtllougMj, wanting your compame, 
 
 Which I proteft hath very much beguild 
 
 The tedtoufntlTe.and precede of my trauell : 
 
 But theirs it fweetned with the hope to haue 
 
 The prefcnt benefit that 1 polTeiTe; 
 
 And hope to ioy, is little Icfle m icy, 
 
 Then hope enioy'd : By this.the wearie Lords 
 
 Shall make their way fccme fhort,ai mine hath done, 
 
 By fight of what I haue.your Noble Compame 
 
 "Bull. Of muthlcffe value ismyCornpante, 
 Then your good words : but who comes here* 
 
 nter H. ferctt. 
 
 Nrtb. It is rnySonne, young H*nj Ptrcit, 
 Setii from my Brother Worcefter : Whence foeuer. 
 Hsrrr, how fares your Vnckle ? 
 
 Prrcte. I had thought, my Lord, to haue learn 'd his 
 health of you. 
 
 Nonh. Why, is he not with theQueene? 
 
 Vat*. No.rny good Lord,hehath for fook the Coon, 
 Broken his Staffc of Ofice.and difperft 
 TheHoufeholdofibrKing. 
 
 North, What was his reafon ? 
 He was not forefolu'd,whcn we lad fpake together* 
 
 Perae. Becaufe your Lordfhip was proclaimed Traitor. 
 But hee, my Lord,*JgonetoRauenfpurgh, 
 To offer feruice to the Duke of Hereford, 
 Ad fent me ouer by Barkely, to difcouer 
 What power the Duke of Yorke had levied there, 
 Then with direction ty'repaire to Rauenfpurgh. 
 
 North. Haue you forgot the Duke of Hereford(Boy.) 
 
 Pertit. No.iny good Lord; for that is not forgot 
 Which ne're I did Remember: to my knowledge, 
 I neuer in my life dfd looke on him. 
 
 North. Then learne to know him DOW : this is the 
 Duke. 
 
 Ptreie, My gracious Lord, I tender you rry feruice, 
 Such as it is,beiRg'tender,raw,and young, 
 Which elder dayes fhall ripen, and confirmc 
 Tomoreapproued feruice. and defert. 
 
 Butt. I thanketbee gentle Ptreie t mA be fure 
 I count my felfe in nothing eKc Co happy, 
 AsMn a Soulc rcmembring my good Friends : 
 And.as my Fortune ripens with thy Loue, 
 It (hall be Hill thy true Loues recompence, 
 My Heart this Couenant makes.my Hand thus feales it. 
 
 North. How farre is it to Barkely ? and what flirre 
 Keepes good old Trnk* there.with hi* Men ?f Warre r 
 
 Ptrcie. There (lands the Caftle.by yond tuft ofTrees, 
 Mann'd with three hundred men, as T haue heard, 
 And in it are the Lords ofTerkt, Btrkflj, and%nw, 
 None elfe of Name, and noble efhmate. 
 Enter 
 
 Nanb. Here come the Lords of Roje and \TiZoHf\^j y 
 Bloody with fpurring.fierie red with hafle. 
 
 Bull. Welcome my Lords,! wot your loue parfues 
 A bamfhtTraytor j all myTreafurie 
 Is yet but vnfelt thankes, which more enrich'd, 
 Shall be your loue. and labours recompence. 
 
 Raff. Your prefence makes vs rich,moft Noble Lord, 
 
 Vill* And farre furraounts our labour to attaine it. 
 
 "BaB. Euerrnore ihankes,tb'Ezchequer of the poore, 
 Which till my infant-fortune comes to yeerts, 
 Stands for my Bouotie : but who comes here t 
 
 Enter 'Btrkftj. 
 
 North. Tt it my Lord of Barkely, as Ighefle. 
 
 "Barks My Lord ofHereford.my Mcflage is to you. 
 
 2?*fl. My Lord,my Aniwere is to Lane*fter y 
 ' And 1 am come to (eeke chat Name in England, 
 And ( muft finde that Title in your Tongue, 
 Before 1 make reply to aught you fay. 
 
 Bark; Miftake me not, my Lord, 'tis not my meanin 
 To rate one Title of your Honor out. 
 To you.my Lord.I come(what Lord you will) 
 From the moft glorious of this Land, 
 The Duke of Yorke.to know what pricks yon on 
 To take aduantage of the abfent time, 
 And fright our Nattue Peace with felfe-borne Armes. 
 
 bull. \ (hall not need tranfport my words by you, 
 Here comes his Grace in Person My Noble Vnckle. 
 
 Terk; Shewmethy humble fieart,and not thy knee, 
 Whofe dutie if dweiuable.and falfe. 
 
 2*0. My gracious Vnckle. 
 
 Torkj Tut,tut Grace me no Graee.nor Vnckle me, 
 1 ajn no Traytors Vnckle; and that word Grace, 
 In an vngracious mouth, is buj.prophane. 
 Why haue thefe banifh'd.aod forbidden Legges, 
 Dar'donce to touch a Duft of Englands Ground ( 
 But more then why, why haue jhey dar'd to march 
 So many miles vpon her peaccfull Bofome, 
 Frighting her pale-fac'd Villages with Wme, 
 And oftencat ion of dcfpifed Anres ? 
 Com'ft thou becaufe th'anpynced King is hence? 
 Why foolifh Boy .the King is iefi behind, 
 And in my loyall Bofome lyes his power. 
 Were I but now the Lord of fuch hot youth, 
 As when braue G/t.-,thy Father , and my felfe 
 Refcued the Black. Prince. t\\it yong ^Mari of men, 
 From forth the Rankes of many thoufand French : 
 Oh then,howqi>ick!y fhouidthis Arme of mine, 
 Now Prifonertothe PJfic.chaftife thee, 
 And minifter correction to thy Fault. 
 
 "Butt. My gracious Vnckle.let me know my Fault, 
 On what Condition flands it.and wherein ? 
 
 Tork. Euen n Condition of the word degree, 
 In grofTe Rebellion ,*nd detefled Treafon j 
 Thou art a banifh'd man.and here art come 
 Before th expiration of thy time, 
 In braoing Atmcs sgiinft thySoueraigne. 
 
 Bull. As I was banifh'd,! was banifh'd Hereford, 
 But as I come, I come for LttHcaftcr 
 And Noble Vnckle,! befeech your Grace 
 Looke on my Wrongs with an indifferent eye: 
 You are my Father, for me thinket in you 
 I fee old <j<umt aliue. Oh then my Father, 
 Will you permit.that I fhall ftand condemn'd 
 A wandrng Vagabond ; my Rights and R oy i! ties 
 Plucit from(D/arme$perforce,and giuenaway 
 To vpftart Vnthrifcs # Wherefore was I borne t 
 If that my Coufin King, be King of England, 
 It cnaft be graunted, I am Duke of Lancafter. 
 You haue a Sonne,w4vnwr/,my Noble Kinfman, 
 Had you firft di ed,and he beene thus trod downe, 
 He fhould haue found bis Vnckle Cant a Father, 
 To rowie his Wrongs t 8nd chafe them to the bay. 
 I am denyde to foe my Liueiie here, 
 And yet my Letters Parents giue me leaue: 
 My Fathers goods are, all diftraynd.and fold, 
 And thefe,and all,are all araiffe imployd. 
 
 What 
 
The life and dtatb ofUjch&d the fecund. 
 
 Sal. Ah Kfchard, with eyes of heauie mind, 
 fee thy Glory, like a fhootingStarre, 
 : all to the bafe Earth.from the.Firmament : 
 Thy Sunne fcts weeping in the lowly Weft, 
 Witnefling Stormes to come.Woc.and Vnreft : 
 Thy Friends are fled.to wait vpon thy Foes, 
 And croffcly to thy good, Jl fortune goes. Exit. 
 
 /hat would you haue me doe ? I am a Subieft, 
 nd challenge Law : Attomeyes are deny'd me ; 
 nd therefore perfcnaWy I Jay my claime 
 o my Inheritance of free Difcent. 
 
 ffarth. The Noble Duke harh been too much abus'd. 
 
 Rtf. It ftande your Grace vpon.to doe him tight. 
 
 WtUo. Bafe men by his endowments ate made great. 
 
 Tofk. My Lords of England, let me tell you this, 
 
 haue had feeling of my Cofens Wrongs, 
 
 nd labourMali I could to doe him right : 
 But m this kind,to come in brauing Armes, 
 k his owntCaruer.and cut out his way, 
 
 o find out Right with Wrongs.it may not be ; 
 
 jid you that doe abett him in this kind, 
 Cherilh Rebellion,and are Rebels all. 
 
 North. The Noble Duke hath fworne his comming is 
 3ut for hisowne; and forme rightof that, 
 Wee all haue ftrongly fworne to giuehirn ayd, 
 tad lot him neu'r fee loy.that breakes thatOith. 
 rr*.. Well.well.I feethe iflucof theie Armet, 
 
 cannot mend it,I muft needes confer?*, 
 Jeoufe my power is weake, and all ill left 
 Jut if I could,by him that gaue me lift, 
 
 would attach you a!i,and make you fioope 
 
 r nto the Soueraigne Mercy of the King. 
 But fince I cannot,be It knowne to you, 
 
 doe remaine as Neuter. So fare you well, 
 Vnlefle you pleafe to enta in the Caflle, 
 And there repofe you for this Night. 
 
 "BB. An orrerVnckle.that wee will accept: 
 But wee muft winne jrour Grace to goe with vs 
 To Brifiow drtle.which they fay is held 
 By Bttfb^Bagot.&nd their Complices, 
 fhe Caterpiilers of the Commonwealth, 
 Which I haue fworne to weed.and plucke away. 
 Tarkt It may be I will go with you: but yet He pawfe, 
 
 or I am loth tobrcake our Countries Lawes : 
 
 *or Friends,nor Foes,to me welcome you are, 
 Things paft redrefle,ate now with me paft care. Exeunt. 
 
 Scosna Quarta. 
 
 Eater SoUskaj, and a Cjftaiae. 
 
 Cap. My Iwd of Salisbury ,we baue flayd ten dayes, 
 And hardly kept our Countreymen together, 
 And yet we beare no tidings from the King ; 
 Therefore we will difperfe our Jelues : farewell. 
 
 Sat. Stay yet another day ,thou truftie Welchman, 
 The King repofeth all bis confidence inthee. 
 
 C*pt. Tis thought the King is dead.we will not ftay 
 The Bay-trees in ourCountrey all are wither'd, 
 And Meteors fright the fixed Starres of Heauen ; 
 The pale-fac'd Moone lookes bloody on the Earth, 
 And leane-look'd Prophets wbifper fearefull change ; 
 R ich men look* fad.and Ruffians dance add leape, 
 The one in feaie.to loofe what they enioy, 
 The other to enioy by Rage,and Warrei 
 Thefe figncs fore-nm the death of Kings. 
 Fate well,our Countreymen are gone and fled, 
 M well affui'd/J*<jni their King is 4ead Exts. 
 
 s. Scena'Prima. 
 
 and Grttne Trtfoners. 
 
 "SuS. Bring forth thefe men : 
 To/hie and (jreene. I will not vei your foules, 
 ; Since preft ntly your fouies muft part your bodies) 
 With too much vrging your pemitioui Hues, 
 For 'twere no Charitie : yet to wafh your blood 
 From off my hands, here in the view of men, 
 I will vofold fome caufcs of your deaths. 
 You haue mi-led aP[ince,aRoy a lI King, 
 A happie Gentleman in Blood.and Lineaments, 
 Byyotivnhappied,and Jiifigur'J cleans; 
 You i haue in manner with your finrull houres 
 Made a Diuorce betwixt his Queeneandhim. 
 Broke the pofleffion of a RoyaJl ^ed, 
 And flayn'd the beautie.of a faire Que ene$ Cheekes, 
 
 With tcares drawnfroher eyes,wuh your toule wrongs 
 
 My felfea Prince.by fonune of my birth, 
 "Necre to the King in blood.and ncere in loue,. 
 
 Till you did make him mif-intcrpreteme, 
 
 Haue ftoopt my neck vnder your injuries, 
 
 And figh'd my Enghfh breath in forraine Cloud*, 
 
 Eating thtr bitter bread of banifliroent ; 
 
 While you haue fed vpon my Setgnories, 
 
 Dif-park'd my Parkes.and fell'd my Forreft Woods ; 
 
 Frommineow.nl Windowes tornc my HoufcholdCoa 
 
 Raz'dout my !mpre(Te,leauing me no figne, 
 
 Saue mens opmions.and my liuing blood, 
 
 To (hew the World I am a Gentleman. 
 
 This.and much more.much more then twice all this, 
 
 Condemnes you to the death : fee themdeliueted ouer 
 
 To e<eeution 4 nd the hand of death. 
 
 Evfris. More welcome is the ftroakc of death to me 
 
 Then TSu'ditgbroeke to England. 
 Greene. M y comfort is.that Heauen will take our foules 
 
 And plague Iniuftice with the paines ofHell. 
 
 BuSL My Lord N*t1*mM*idJ** them difpatchV 
 
 Vnckle,you fay the Queene is at your Houfe, 
 
 For Heauenf fake faireiy let her be entreated, 
 
 Tell her I fend to her my kind commends \ 
 
 Take fpechdl care my Greetings be deliuer'd. 
 Torkf A Gentleman of mine I haue difpatcb'd 
 
 With Letters of your loue.to her at large. 
 
 BttO. Thankes gentle Vnckle : come Lords away, 
 
 To fight with GltiSotart, and his Complices ; 
 A while so worke,and after bolCday . 
 
 fxautt. 
 
 Seven 
 
34- 
 
 Tht life and death of ^hard the fecond. 
 
 Scena Secunda. 
 
 Drums.- 
 
 Rich. BarkloughryCaftletall you this at hand ? 
 
 stu. Yea,my Lord: how brooks your Grace the ayre, 
 After your late toljing on the breaking Seas ? 
 
 Rich. Needs muiVl like it well : 1 weepe for loy 
 To ftand vpon my Kingdome once againe. 
 Deere Earth,! doe falute thee with my hand, 
 Though Rebels wound thee with their Horfes hoofes : 
 As a long parted Mother with her Child, 
 Playes fondly with her teares.and fmiles in meeting ; 
 So weeping,fmiling,grcet I thee my Earth, 
 And doe thee fauor with my Royall hands. 
 Feed not thy Soueraigncs Foe, my gentle Earth, 
 Nor with thy Sweetes.comfort his rauenous fence: 
 But let thy Spiders, that fuck vp thy Venornc, 
 And heauie-gatcd Toades lye in t lie i r way, 
 Doing Annoyance to the trcchcrous fcetc, 
 Which with vfurpingftepsdoetrample thee. 
 Yeeld flinging Nettles to mine Enemies , 
 And when they from thy Bofome pluck a Flower 
 Guard it 1 prethee with a lurkin g A elder, 
 Whoft double tongue may with amort all touch 
 Throw death vpon thy Soueraignes Enemies. 
 Mock not myiencele(rConiuration,Lords; 
 This Earth (lull haue a feeling ,and thefe Stones 
 Proue armed Souldiers.ere her Natiue King 
 Stall falter vnder foufe Rebellious Arme;. 
 
 Ccr.Feare not my Lord.that Power that made you King 
 Hath power to keepe you King, in fpi ght of all. 
 
 Aum. He me*nes,my L ore, that weare too reiniiTc. 
 Whilefl "SuUingkrookf through our fccuritie, 
 Crowes ftrong and great, in fub fiance and in friends. 
 
 Rich. DifcomforrableCoutin.lrnoweft thou not, 
 That when the fearching Eye of Heauen is hid 
 Behind the G!obe,t h a t fights the iow*r World, 
 Then Theeues and Robbers raunge abroad vnfeenc, 
 InMurthers and inOut-ragebloody here; 
 But when from vnder this Terreftriall Ball 
 He fire the prowd tops of the Eafternt Pinei, 
 And darts his Lightning through eu'ry guiltie hole* 
 Then Morxhers,Treafons,and deteftedfinnes 
 (The Cloake of Night being pluckt ftom ofF their backf) 
 Stand bare ana naked,trembling at themfelues. 
 So when thisTheefe,thU Treytor ThiXitirbrodg, 
 Who all this while hath reueU'd in the Night, 
 Shalt fee vs rHing in our Throne, the Eaft, 
 His Treafons will fit bluftiinginhis face. 
 Not able to endure the light of Day ; 
 But felfe.arfnghted.tremble at hit finne. 
 Not all the Water in the rough rude Sea 
 Can vvafti the Balme from an anoynted King ; 
 The breath of worldly men cannot depofc 
 The Depot ic tlecled by the Lord: 
 
 For eutry nun that AWft^#r^hath preft, 
 
 To lift fcrewd Steele agatnA our Golden Crowne. 
 
 Hcauen for his Rich** hath in heaucnly pay 
 
 A glorious Angell : then if Angeis fight, 
 Weakemen muft fall.fbr Heauen ftill guards the right, 
 
 Welcome my Lord, ho w farre off lyes your Power ? 
 
 Salut. Nor neer,nor fanher off, my gracious Lord, 
 Then this weake ume ; ditcomfort guides my tongue, 
 And bids me fpeake of nothing but defpaire ; 
 One day too late,I fearc (my Noble Lord) 
 Hath clouded all thy happie dayes on Earth i 
 Oh call backe Yefterday, bid Time returnc, 
 And thou (halt haue twelue thoudnd righting men : 
 To day , to day.vnhappie day too late 
 Orethrowes ihy loy es,Friends,Fortune,and thy State; 
 For all the Welchmen hearing thou wert dead, 
 Are gone to ^w&^o^^difperft^nd fled. 
 
 Amn. Comfort my Liege, why lookes your Grace fo 
 pale? 
 
 T^ch. But now the blood of twentie thoufand own 
 Did triumph in my face, and they are fled, 
 And till fo much blood thither come againe, 
 Haue I not reafon to look e pale t and dead ? 
 All Souk? that will be fafc, flye from my fide, 
 For Time hath Art a blot vpon my pride. 
 
 tsf*m. Comfort my Liege, remember who you are. 
 
 Rich. Iludforgotmyfelfe. Am I not King? 
 Awake thcu (luggard Maieflie,thou fleeped : 
 Is not the Kings Name foitie thoufind Names? 
 Arme,arme my Name : a puni fubicd (irikts 
 At thy great glory. Look e not to the ground , 
 Ye Fauorites of a King: arc wee not high : 
 High be our thoughts : I know my Vnckle Tukg 
 Hath Power enough to ferue our tnrne. 
 BK who comes here t fitter Scroop. 
 
 Screope. M ore health and happinefle betide my Liege, 
 Then can my care-tun'd tongue deliuer him. 
 
 Rich. Mine eare is open,and my heart prepar'd : 
 The wot fl is worldly lodc.thou can!) vnfoid : 
 Say , Is my Kingdome loft? why 'twas my Care: 
 And what loffe It it to be rid of Care? 
 Stnues B*Qi*gbro<Atg to be as Great as wee t 
 Greater lie fhall not be: If hce ferue God, 
 Wee'l i'erue him too.and be his Fellow fo. 
 Reuolt our Subjects? That we cannot mtud, 
 They breake iheir Faith toGod^s well as vs : 
 Cry Woe,Delttu6Uon,Ruine,Lorte,Decay, 
 The worft is Death.and Death wvllhaue his day. 
 
 Scntfe. Glad am I.that yourHighnefle is foann'd 
 To beare the tidfngs of Calamitie. 
 Like an vnfeafonable flormie day, 
 Which mike theSiluer Riurs drowne their Shoies. 
 As if the World were all diffoJu'd toieares: 
 Sohigh, shoue hit Limits ,fwflls the Rage 
 Of J7vA2^rM^f l coueting your fearefull Land 
 With hard bright Steele.snd hearts harder then Steele: 
 White Beares haue arm'd their thin and hairelclTe Scalps 
 Agsinft thy Maiefiie,and Boyes with Womens Voyces, 
 Striueto fpeake bigge, and clap their female joints 
 In tliffe vn wfeldie Arroes : againft thy Crowne 
 Thy very Beadf.men learne to bend their Bowes 
 Of double fatal! Hugh > againft thy State 
 Yea Diftaffe- Women manage ruftie Bills : 
 Againft thy Seat both young and old rebell, 
 And all goes worfe then I haue power to tell. 
 
 Kick. Too well too well thou tell ft a Tale fo ill. 
 Where if the Ear/e of Wtltihire?where 
 What is become ofSvfl,^ where is Crenel 
 
The life and death ofTtjclxtrdthefecorut. 
 
 To change Blowes with thee.for our day ofDoomt, 
 
 This ague fit of feare is ouer-blowne, 
 
 An eane taske ic is to winne our owne. 
 
 Say 5<nx>ptf,where lyes oar Vnckle with his Power ? 
 
 Speake Tweedy roan,a!ihough thy lookei be fovrre. 
 Screoft. Men fudge by the complexion of the Skie 
 
 The ftate and inclination of the day ; 
 
 So may you by my dull and heauie'Ey* : 
 
 My Tongue hath butaheauierTaleto fay: 
 
 I pky theTorturer.by fmall and finall 
 
 To lengthen out the worft,that mart be fpoken. 
 
 Your Vnckle Ttrkg is ioyn'd with BuSatktr. 
 
 And all your Northerne Caftles yeelded vp, 
 
 And all your Somherne Gentlemen inArmei 
 
 Vpon his Faaion. 
 
 J(ich. Thou haft faid enough. 
 Befcrew thee Coulin.wbich didft lead me forth 
 Of that fweet way I was in,to defpaire : 
 What fay you no w ? What comfort haue we now ? 
 By Heauen He hate him euerlartingly. 
 That bids me be of comfort any more. 
 Got to Flint Caftfe.there He pine away, 
 A King, Woes flaue, (hall Kingly Woe obey: 
 That Power I haue.difcharge.and let 'em goe 
 To care the Land, that hath fomehopeto grow, 
 For I haue none. Let no man fpeake againe 
 To alter this.for coanfaile is but vaine. 
 Atrni. My Liege, one word. 
 Rich- He does me double wrong, 
 That wounds me with the Batteries of hit tongue. 
 Di (charge my followers : let them hence away, 
 From Richards Night,to BuU*gtncek*t faire Day. 
 Exeunt. 
 
 That they haue let the dangerous Enemie 
 Mtafure our Confine* with fuch peacefull fteps ? 
 If we prt-jaile, their beads Hull pay for it. 
 I warrant they biue made peace with 'BuOaiflroet 
 
 Scroffe. Peace haue they made with him indeede (m 
 Lord.) 
 
 R>ch. Oh Villains, Vipers.damn'd without redemption 
 Dogges,eafily woon to fawne on any man, 
 Snakes iirmy heart blood warm'd, that ftin 
 Three ludaffe t.cach one thrice worfe then tudat t 
 Would they make peace? terrible Hell make warre 
 Vpon their fpotted Soules for this Offence. 
 
 Scroofe. Sweet Loue(l fee) changing his propertie, 
 Tomes to the fowreft^nd moft deadly hate : 
 Againe vncurfc their Soules ; their peace is made 
 With Heads, and not with Hands: thofe whom you cutf 
 Haue felt the worft of Deaths deftroying hand, 
 And lye full low.grau'd in the hollow ground. 
 
 AMI. ls2*j/to,C?nmr,aiid the Earle of Wiltfoir 
 Jctdt 
 
 Scroefe. Yea all of them at Briftow loft their heads. 
 jtum. Where is the Duke my Father with his Power 
 Rick. No matter where ; of comfort no man fpeake : 
 Let's talke of Graucs,of Wormes.and Epitaphs, 
 Make Duft out Paper, and with Raynie eyes 
 Write Sorrow on the Bofome of the Earth. 
 Let's chufe Executors,and calkc of Wills : 
 And yet not fo ; for what can we bequeath, 
 {Saue our depofed bodies to the ground t 
 Our Lands,our Liues.and all are BaHm^tireekft, 
 And nothing can we call our owne,but Death, 
 And that fmaJl Model! of the barren Earth, 
 Which fcrues as Pafle,and Couer to our Bones : 
 Tor Heauens fake let vs fit vpon the ground, 
 And tell fad ftories of the death of Kings : 
 How fome haue been depos'd, feme flaine in warre, 
 Some haunted by the Ghofts they haue depos'd, 
 5ome poyfon'd oy their Wiues.fomefleepmg kill'd, 
 All murther'd. For within the hollow Crowne 
 That rounds the mortal! Temples of a King, 
 Keepes Death his Court,and there the Antique fits 
 Scoffing his Srate,and gunning at his Pompe, 
 Allowing him a breath,a little Scene, 
 To Monarchixe,be fcar'd,and kill with lookes, 
 (nfufinghim with fetfe and vaine conceit, 
 As if ihif Fkfji.which walls about our Life, 
 Were BraCTe impregnable : and humor'd thus. 
 Comes at the laft,and with a little Pinne 
 Bores through his Caftle Wall s .and far well King. 
 Couer ycurheads,and mock not flefn aod blood 
 With Iclemne Reuerence : throw away Refpc&, 
 Tradition,Forme,and Ceremonious dune, 
 Tor you haue but miftooke me all this while : 
 [ liue wi;h Bread like you, feele Want, 
 Tafle Griefe,need Friends : fubiefied thus, 
 How can you fay to me, lama King ? 
 Carl.My Lord, wife men ne're waile their prefent woes, 
 But prefently preuent the weyes to waile : 
 To feare the Foe,(incc feare opprefleth ftrength, 
 Giues in your weakene(Te,(Trcngth vntoyour Foe; 
 Feare,and be fliine.no worfe can come to fight. 
 And Rght and die.is death deftroying death, 
 Where fcating.dying.payes death fetuile breath. 
 Aum. My Fathsrhatha Power.enquireofhirR, 
 And leame to make a Body of a Dmbe. 
 
 /^.Thcu chio"ft me welhproud "BuBargbreolf I come 
 
 Scxna Tert'ta. 
 
 Enter with Dram **d Co!<niri,T$*ltmbro<:k? 
 
 'Sull. So that by this intelligence we leame 
 The Welchmen aie difpers'd.and Salufay. 
 Is gone to meet the King, who lately landed 
 With feme few private friends, vpon this Coaft. 
 
 North. The newes is very faire and good,my Lord, 
 Riehord,no\ fane from hence.hath hid his head. 
 
 7frkf It would befeeme the Lord Northumberland, 
 To fay King Richard: alack the heauie day, 
 When fuch a facred King fhould hide his head. 
 
 North. Your Grace miftakes : onely to be briefe, 
 Left I his Tide out. 
 
 utk. The time hath beene, 
 Would you haue becne fo briefe with him,he would 
 Haue beene fo briefe with you,to fhorten you, 
 For taking fo the Head,your whole heads length. 
 
 "BuS. Mi/hfce not (Vnckle) farther then you fhould. 
 
 Ter1(. Tskenot(good Cou fin) farther tl>en you ibould. 
 Leaft you miftakc the Heauens are ore your head. 
 
 but. I know it(Vnckle)and opoofe not my felfe 
 Againft their will. But who comes We ? 
 
 Enter fercie. 
 Welcome //^/.whac.wil! not this Caftle yveld? 
 
 Per. TheCaftle royally is mann'd^ny Lcrd ( 
 Aeainft thy entrance. 
 
The life and death of Ttichard the fecofld 
 
 But. Royally: Why.u containes no King? 
 
 Per. Yes (my good Lord) 
 It dod) coiitainc a King : IQaf*Mnf lyes 
 Within the limits of yond Lime and Stonf , 
 And with him.the Lord j4nmerk.Loid Salutuj, 
 Sir Sttpke* Scrooft, befides a Clergie mm 
 Of holy reunence; who,! cannot learne. 
 
 North. Oh.belike it is the Bifhop bf Carlile. 
 
 2?*fl. Noble Lord, 
 
 Goe to the rude llibs of that ancient Cafilc, 
 Through Brazen Ti umpet fend the breath o 
 Into his ruin'd Eares, and thus deliuer : 
 Henry Butltngbrocke vpon hii Inecs doth kilte 
 Kmg Richard} lwnd,and fends allegeance 
 And true fcith ofheart to his Roysll Pcrfon: hither come 
 Euen at his feet, to lay my Atmei and Power, 
 Prouided/hat my Baiiifhment rcpeal'd, 
 And Lands teftoi'd againc.bt ftetly graunted : 
 Ifnot,Ilevfeth'aduantageofmyPower. 
 And lay the Summers dull with fhowers of blood, 
 Ray n d from the wounds of (laughter 'd Englishmen ; 
 The which.how farre off from the mind of "BnUfHglntJkf 
 It is, fuch Crimfon Tempeft fhould bedrcnch 
 rhe frefh greene Lap of faire King Rtchnrds Land, 
 My ftooping dutie tenderly fhall (hew. 
 Goe fignifie as much.while here we march 
 Vpon iheGralTicCarpe: of this Plaine: 
 Let's march without the noyfe of threatning Drum, 
 That from this Caflles tatter'd Battlements 
 Our faire Appointments may be well peius'd. 
 Me ihinkes King Richard and my felfe fhould meet 
 With no leffe terror then the Element! 
 Of Fire and Water .when their thundring fmoake 
 At meeting teares the cloudie Chef kes of Heauen :. 
 Be he the nre.lle be the yeelding Water; 
 The Rage be his while on the Earth 1 raine 
 My Waters on the Earth, and not on him. 
 March on, and niarke King Rjchard'nov* he lookcs. 
 
 Porte without, and aifiverr within : then a Flowifh. 
 Eater on t 
 
 See fee, King Richard &od\ himfelfe appears 
 Aft doth the blufhing dtfcontented Sunne, 
 From out the fierie Portall of the Eaft, 
 When he percciuet the cnuious Clouds are bent 
 To dimme bis glory ,and to ftain e the trat 
 Of his bright paiTage to (he Occident. 
 
 Tfwfc Yet lookes he like a King : behold his Eye 
 (As bright as is tbc Eagles) lightens forth 
 Controlling Maieflie : ahck.alack.for woe, 
 That any harme fhould ftaine fo faire a fliew 
 
 Rich. Wee are amaz'd,and thus long haue we flood 
 To watch the fearcfull bending of thy knee, 
 Becaufe we thought our felfe thy lawful! King : 
 And if webt'.how dare thy ioynts forget 
 To pay their awfull dutie to our prefence ? 
 tf webenot,fhewvsthe Hand of God, 
 That hath difmifs'd v$ from our Stewardship, 
 For well wee know,no Hand of Blood and Bone 
 Can gf ipe the facred Handle of our Scepter, 
 Vnlcfle he doe prophane^ealc.or vfurpe. 
 And though you thinke, that all, as you haue done, 
 Haue tome their Soules.by turning them from vi, 
 And we are barren, and bereft of Friends : 
 Yet know.my Mafter.God Omnipotent, 
 Is muftriog in his Cloudj, on our behalfe, 
 
 Armies of Peflilc nee, and they fhall firike 
 Your Children y vnborne.and vnbegot, 
 That lift yout Vaflall Hands againft my Head, 
 And threat the Glory of my precious Cro wne. 
 Tell "SutttHgbrttke, for yond me thinkes he is, 
 That euery ftride he makes vpon my Land, 
 Is dangerous Treafon t He It come to ope 
 The purple Teftament of bleeding Warre $ 
 But ere the Cro wne he lookes for,Iiue in peace, 
 Ten thoufand bloody crownesof Mothers Scnnri 
 Shall ill become the Bower of England* face, 
 Change the complexion of her Maid-pale Peace 
 To Scarlet Indignation, and bedew 
 HerpaftoriGraffe with faithfull Englifh Blood. 
 
 North. The King of Heauen forbid our Lord the Kins 
 Should fo with cjuill and vnciuill Armes 
 Be rufh'd vpon: Thy thrice-noble Couftn, 
 Hirrj HulUttghroekeAoih humbly kitTe thy hand, 
 And by the Honorable Tombe he fwezres, 
 That Hands vpon your Royall Giandfires Bones, 
 And by the Royalties of both your Blood:, 
 (Current* that fpring from one mofi gracious Head) 
 And by the buried Hand of Warlike Gaunt. 
 And by the Worth and Honor of himfelfe, 
 Comprifing all that may be fworne,or feid, 
 His comming hither hath no further fcope. 
 Then for his Lineal! Royai ties, and to begge 
 Infranchifement immediaieon his knees : 
 Which on thy Royall par tie graunted once, 
 His glittering Armei he will commend to'Ruft, 
 His barbed Steedes toStabit?s,and his heait 
 To faithfull feruice of your Maicftie ; 
 This fweares he.as he is a Prince.is iuft, 
 And as I am a Gentleman, I credit him. 
 
 Rich. Nartbttmtertavdjty thus : The King murnes. 
 His Noble Coufin is right welcome hither, 
 And all the number of his fzire demands 
 Shall be accomplifh'd without contiadiclion. 
 With all the gracious vcterance thou haft, 
 Speake to his gentle hearing kind commends. 
 We doe debate our fetfe[Couf;n)doe we not, 
 To looke fo poorery,and to fpeakefo faire ? 
 Shall we call beck N~th*ml>erUnd t and fend 
 Defiance to the Tray tor, and fo die ? 
 
 A*m. No.good my Lord Jet's fight with gtntle words 
 Til! time lend friends, and friends their htlpcfu! Swords] 
 
 Rich. Oh God, oh God,ihat ere this tongue of mine, 
 That layd the Sentence of dread Banrihment 
 On yond prowd man,fhould take it offagaine 
 With words of foorh ; Oh that I weie as great 
 As is my Giiefe.or lelTer then my Name, 
 Or that I could forget what I hauebeene, 
 Or not remember what I mutt be now : 
 Swell'ft'thou piowd heart? lie giue ihee fcope to beat, 
 Since Foes haue fcope to beat both thce and me. 
 A*m. Nvrthitaitirland comes bdcke front 
 
 Rich. What muff the King doe now: mufl he jubmit^ 
 The King fhall doe it: Muft he he depos'd 
 The King fhall be contented: Muft he loofe. 
 The Namekof Kmg / o' Gods Name let it goe. 
 lie gine my lewels for a fett of Beades, 
 Ivly gorgeous Pellace.fora Hermitage, 
 My gay Appartell,for an Almcs-mans Go wne, 
 My figur'd Goblets, for a Difh of Wood, 
 MyScepter,fof a Palmers walking Staffe, 
 
The DfeandVeatbofT^cbartlthe Second. 
 
 My Subiecls,for a payre of carued Saints, 
 
 And my large Kingdome.for a little Grauc, 
 
 A little little Graue.iin obfcure Grain?. 
 
 Or He be buryed in the Kings high-way, 
 
 Some way of common Trade,where Subiefts feee 
 
 May howrely trample on their Soueraignes Head : 
 
 Pot on my heart they tread now.whileft I hue; 
 
 And buryed out e, why not vpon my Head ? 
 
 exfAwcr/,*hou weep'fl (my tender-hearted Coufin^ 
 
 Wee'lemakefoule Weather with defpifed Team: 
 
 Our fighcs ,and they, fhall lodge the Summer Come, 
 
 And make a Dearth in this reuolting Land* 
 
 Or (hall we play the Wantons with our Woes, 
 
 And make fome preuieMatch,with fhedding Tcares ? 
 
 As thus : to drop them flill vpon one place, 
 
 Till they haue fretted vta payre of Graues, 
 
 Within the Earth : and therein lay'd there lyes 
 
 Two Kinfmen,d!gg'd their Graues with weeping Eyes ? 
 
 Would not this ill.doe well ? Well,we 11,1 fee 
 
 I talke but idly,and you mock at mee. 
 
 Moft mightie Piince,my Lord Korthutnkerland, 
 
 What fayes King **&.>&,*<* Will his Maieflie 
 
 Giue Richard Jeaue o hue,till Richard die i 
 
 You make a Legge.and "SuOiutfraakf fayes I. 
 
 Ntrtb. My Lord,in the bafe Court he doth attend 
 To fpeake with you, may it pkafe you to come downe. 
 
 Rich. Do wnr,downc I comejike glift'ring Pbaetoa, 
 Wanting the manage of vnruly lades. 
 In the bafe Court ? befe Court.where Kings grow bafe, 
 To come at Tray tors Call s,and doe them Grace. 
 In thebafc Court come down: down Court, down King, 
 Fornight-Owls flirike.wheremoirting Larks fboutd fine. 
 
 "Butt. What fayes his Maieftic ? 
 
 North. Sotrow,and griefe of heart 
 Makes him fpeake fondly,likca framick man; 
 Yet he is come. 
 
 "KulL Stand all apart, 
 And fhew faire dutie to his Maieflie. 
 My gracious Lord. 
 
 Rich. Faire Couftn. 
 Youdebafe your Princely Knee, 
 To make the bafe Earth pro wd with kifilng it. 
 Me rather had, my Heart might feele your Loue, 
 Then my vnpleas'd Eye fee yourCourtefie. 
 Vp Coufin.vp, your Heart is vp,I know. 
 Thus high t kaft,akhough your Kneebelow. 
 
 Bx. My gracious Lord , 1 come but for mine 
 owne. 
 
 Etch. Your owne is yours , and I am yours, and 
 
 Bull. So farre be mine.my moft redoubted Lord, 
 As my true feruice fliall defetue your loue. 
 
 Kcb. Well you deferu'd: 
 They well deferue to haue, 
 That know the flrong'ft, and fureft way to get. 
 VnckJe giue me your Hand : nay.drie your Eyes, 
 Teares fhew their Loue.but want their Remedies. 
 Coufin,! am too young to be your Father, 
 Though you are old enough to be my Heire. 
 What you will haue.lle giue.and willing to, 
 For doe we rrmft.what force will ha ue v doe. 
 Set pn towards London . 
 Coufin, is it fo? 
 
 "Sail. Yea.my good Lord. 
 
 Rxb. Thunlmuftnot fay, no. 
 
 FlcHrtfk. Exeunt. 
 
 Scena Quarta. 
 
 Enter the Qaeate f and two Ladxi. 
 
 Qa. What fport (hall we deuife here in this Garden, 
 To driue away the hcauie thought of Care ? 
 
 La. Madame.wee'le play ac Bowles. 
 
 ^.Twillmake methinke the World is full of Rubs 
 And that myfortune runnei againfl the By as. 
 
 L<. Madame, wee le Dance. 
 
 StL My Leggcs can keepe no mcafure in Delight. 
 When my poore Heart no meafure keepes in Griefe. 
 Therefore no Dancing(Git!eJ fome other Iport. 
 
 LA Madame, wee'le tell Tales. 
 
 . Of Sorrow, or of Griefe ? 
 
 L*. Ofcythcr.MaiJame. 
 
 Sif. Ofneyther,Girle. 
 For if of loy.being altogether wanting, 
 It doth remember me the more of Sorrow : 
 Or if ofGriefc.being altogether had, 
 It addes more Sorrow to my want of loy : 
 For what 1 haue.I need not to repeat; 
 And what I wanr,it bootfs not to complaine. 
 
 LA. Madame He ling. 
 
 ga.' Tis well that thou hafl caufe : 
 But thou fhould'ft pleafe me bctter,would'ft thou weepe 
 
 La. I could weepe,Maaame, would it doe you good 
 
 >*. And I could fing, would weeping doe me good, 
 And neuer borrow any Teare of thee. 
 
 Eater a C<trdiner t and two S truant I. 
 But ftay ,Vi<?re comes the Gardiners, 
 Let's ftep into the (hadowof thefe Trees. 
 My wreichedneflc.vnto a Rowe of Ptnnet , 
 They Ic talke of State; for euery one doth (b, 
 AgainO a Change; Woe is fore-ninne with Woe. 
 
 Curd. Goebinde thou vpycnd dangling Aprtcocks 
 Which like vnruly Cbiidre.i ,imke their Syre 
 Stoupcwilhopprelfionof theirpiodigall weight: 
 Giue fome lupportancc to the bending tviggS. 
 Goethou.and likeanExccutionen 
 Cut off the heads of too fad growing fpray ei , 
 That looke too loflic in our Common-wealth i 
 All muO be eucn/nt our Gouernmenc. 
 You thus impioy'd, I will goe root away 
 The noyfomc Weedes.that without profit fucke 
 The Soyles fcrtilitie from wholefome flowers. 
 
 Ser. Why fliould we,in the compaffe of a Pale, 
 Keepe Law and Forme,and due Proportion, 
 Shewing as in a Model! our firmc Eftate ? 
 When our Sea- walled Garden, the whole Land, 
 Is full of W'eedesjher faireft Flowers choakt vp, 
 Her Fruit-trees all vnpruin'd,her Hedge* ruin'd, 
 Her Knot* diforder'd.and her wholefome Heatbes 
 Swarming with Carerptllers. 
 
 Card. Hold thy peace. 
 He that hath fuffcr'd this diforder'd Spring, 
 Hath now himfc'.fe met with the Fall of Lcafc. 
 The Weeds that his broad-fpreading Leaues did ihdcer 
 Thai fwm'd,in eating hicn.to hold him vp, 
 Are pull'd vp.Root and all, by BMUingbroabt : 
 I mcane.lhe Earle of Wt\t(h\K^it^it,Greene 
 
The Life antJDeatb qf^harjthe Second. 
 
 Srr. What are they dead? 
 
 Card. They are, 
 
 And 3-%*rw>fchih feiz'd the wafiefull King. 
 Oh, what piny is it, thai be had not Co ti iro'd 
 Anddreflhis Land.as wethisGarden,at tlmeofyeare, 
 And wound the Bar ke.the tk in of our Hruit trees, 
 Lead being ouer -proud with Sip tnd Blood, 
 Withioo much ruhes it confound it fclfef 
 Had he done fo, to great and growing men, 
 They might haue liu'd to beare, and he to tafte 
 Their (runes of dtuie. Superfluous branches 
 Wr lop a way , that bearing boughcs may liue: 
 Hd he done fo. himftlfe had borne the Crownc, 
 Which waflc and idle houres.hath quite thrown downe. 
 
 Str. What thinkc you the King (hall be depos'd? 
 
 GV. Deprefl he is already, and depos'd 
 Til doubted he will be. Letter* came laft night 
 To a deere Friend of the Duke of Yorkcs , 
 That tell hlacke tydmgs. 
 
 > Oh I am prcft to death through want of fpeaking: 
 Thou old AcUmi lifcenerte, fet to drefle this Garden : 
 How dates thy harfh rude tongue found ihi* vopleanng 
 What Eue? what Serpent hath fuggefled thee, (new$ 
 To make fecondfall of curfed man ' 
 Why do'ftthou fay, King 7^-Wisdcposd, 
 Dar ft thou, thoti little better thing then earth, 
 Diume his downfall ? Say, where,when,and how 
 OnVfl thou by this ill-tydings ? Speake thoo wretch. 
 
 Card. Pardon me Madam. Little ioyhaucl 
 To breath thefe newes; yet what I fay.is true i 
 K<ng Richard, h is in the mighty hold 
 Of Bullmgb'ocke, their Fortunes both are weigh'd 
 In your Lord* Scale, is nothing but himfelfe, 
 And fome few Vanities, that make him light: 
 But in the Ballancc of great BuSmebrcokf, 
 Befides himfelfe. are all the Englilh Peerc, 
 And with that oddes he weighei Ki 
 Pofte you to London, nd you'l finde it fo, 
 I fpeake no more, then euery one doth know. 
 
 u. Nimble mifchancr, that art fo light of foote, 
 [>oth not thy Embaftage belong to me ? 
 And am I la(i that knowes it ? Oh thou think'ft 
 To ferue me Isfl, that I may longrfl keepe 
 Thy forrow m my bread. Come Ladies goe. 
 To meet at London, London* King in woe. 
 What was I borne to this : that my fad looke, 
 Should grace the Triumph of great BuBingbrodtf- 
 3*rd'ner,for telling me this newes of woe, 
 1 would the Plants thou graft 'ft, may newer erow. fxit. 
 Q Poorc Queen, fo that thy State might be no worfe, 
 would my stall were fubied to thy curfet 
 Jeere did fne drop 2 teare, heere in this place 
 ,le fct a Banke ofRew, fo wrc Herbe of Grace? 
 lue, eu'n for ruth.heere fhortly fhall be feenc, 
 In the remembrance of a Weeping Qucene. Exit. 
 
 Aftus Quartut. Sc&na Trima. 
 
 SMertutotht Parltamtnt, 1!n3r*gbrwke, Aumtrtt, Ner. 
 rett, Fit^-H^ater. Surrey arlile, Attct 
 Htr<uild,Ojiccrt>and Begot. 
 
 Now "Bagot, freely fpeake thy minde, 
 What thou do'ft know of Noble GlouAen death : 
 Who wrought it with the King, and who peifonn'd 
 The bloody Office ofhu Timeleffc end. 
 
 "Bag. Then fet before my face, the Lord Aumerlt. 
 
 Bui. Cof>n,ftnd forth,ind lookevpon that man. 
 
 B4g. My Lord Attmtrl*, I know your daring tongue 
 Scornes to vnfay , what it hath once deliue r'd. 
 In that dead time, when Gioufters death waa ploctcd. 
 I heard you fay. Is not ray arme of length, 
 That reacheth from the reftfull Englifh Court 
 As farre as Callis, to my Vnkles head. 
 Amongft much other taike, that very time, 
 I heard you fay, that you had rather refufe 
 The offer of an hundred rhoofand Crownei, 
 Then Bullingbreskts rcturne to England ; adding withall, 
 How bleft this Land would be.in this your Co&u death. 
 
 Attm. Princes,and Noble Lords : 
 What anfwer fhall J make to this bafe man > 
 Shall I fo much difhonor my faire Starres, 
 On equal! termes to giue him chsfiicemcnt ? 
 Either I mufl,or haue mine honor foyl'd 
 With th'Attaindor of his flandVoiu Lippes. 
 There is my Gage, the manual! Sealc ofdeath 
 That markei thee out for Hell. Thou lycft, 
 And will maintaine what thou haft faid, is falfe , 
 In thy heart blood, though being all too bafe 
 To ftaine the temper of my Knightly fword. 
 
 "Bui. "Bag* forbeare, thou fhsl t not take it rp. 
 
 Aam* Excepting one, 1 would he were the bcft 
 In all this prefence, that hath mou'd me fo* 
 
 Arc. If that thy valour ftand on fympathize i 
 There is my Gage, Aumerlt t in Gage to thine t 
 By that faire Sunne, that fhcwe* me where thou ftaiufft, 
 I heard thee fay (and vauntingly thou fpak'ft it) 
 That thou wer't caufe of Noble Glouftert death. 
 If thou denieft it, twenty limes thou lyc#. 
 And I will turne thy falfhood to thy hart, 
 W here it was forged with rny Rapiers point. 
 
 Aum. Thou dar'fl net (Cowan!) liue to fee the day. 
 
 Fitt,. Now by my Soule, I would it were this boure. 
 
 Aum. fitwair thou art danm'd to hell for chit. 
 
 Per. Atmalt, thou lye'ft :hi Honor is asitue 
 In this Appeale, as thou art all vniuA ; 
 And that thou art fo, there I throw my Gage 
 To pioue it on thee, to th'cxueamefl point 
 Of mortall breathing. Sclw it, if thou dar'ft. 
 
 ^4/^73. And if I do not, may my handj rot off 
 And neuer brandiOimore reuengcfuli Steele, 
 Ouer the glittering Helmet of my Foe. 
 
 Surrey, My LordAte-BH&r; 
 I do remember well, the very time 
 
 umeric, and you did uikc. 
 Fit*,. My Lord, 
 
 TU very true c You were in prefence then, 
 And you can witnefle with roe, this is ooe. 
 
 Surry. As falfc, by besiuen, 
 As Heaucrs it felfe is true. 
 Fr*. Surrey, thou Lyeft, 
 Surrey. DiihonourableBoys 
 That Lye, (ball lie fo heauy en my Sword. 
 That it (hall render Vengeance, end Reuenge, 
 Till thou (he L^e-gtuer, and that Lye, doe lye 
 In earth as quiet, ts thy Fathers Scut). 
 In proofe whereof, there is mine Honors pawne, 
 sngage it to the Trials, if thou dar'ft. 
 
 Fit*,. 
 
The Life anJVeath oFRfchard the Second. 
 
 32. 
 
 T itw. How fondly dot* thou fpurrea Forward Horfe? 
 f i dare eace.or drinke,oi breathc.or line, 
 dare meete Surrey in a Wilderneflfe. 
 And (pitvpon him, whileft 1 fay he Lyes, 
 And Lycs.and Lyes : there is my Bond of Faith, 
 "o eye chee to my ftrong Corrcfticwt... 
 At 1 intend to thriuc in this new World, 
 Ji*mcrle is guiltie. of my true Appeale. 
 Betides,! heard the bimfh'd Afor/% fay, 
 That thou Aumerle didft fend two of thy men, 
 fo execute the Noble Duke at Callis. 
 
 Aum. Some hone U Chi iftnn truft me with a Gage, 
 [hat Pferfftkf lyes : hcresloc I throw downc this, 
 f he may be rcpeal'd.to trie his Honor. 
 
 Bull. Thefe differences fhall all f eit *n<ler G age, 
 Till Norfolk, be repcal'd : repealed he /hall be ; 
 lnd(thoiigh mine Enemie)re(lor'd sgaine 
 To all his Lands and Seignories : when bee's return'd, 
 Xgiiuft Aumirkvtt will enforce his Try all. 
 
 Carl. That honorable day (hall ne're be feene. 
 
 ny 3 lime hath banifn'd Norfilkf fought 
 : or/efu drift, in glorious Chriftian field 
 Streaming the Enligne of the Chriflian Crofle. 
 Againft black Pagans,Turkcs,and Saracens ; 
 |nc> toy Id with \vorkes of VV arre. retyr'd lunifcifc 
 fo Italy, and there at Venice gaue 
 Bis Body co that pleafant Coumric* Earth, 
 And his pure Soule vnto his CaptaineChrlft, 
 Vndcr wholV Colours he had fought fo long. 
 
 Bull. WhvBifhop.uAV/i/fcdead? 
 
 Carl. As fuce a* J liue,my Lord. 
 
 Bufi. Sweet peace conduct his fweec Soule 
 To the Bofome of good old ./^rotaw. 
 Lords Af 1 pealants your diffcreces rti?.I ill reft vnder gage, 
 Till we aflignc you to your dayes of Tryall. 
 Eattr Turks- 
 
 Terke. Great Duke of L jncafler,! come to thee 
 Prom plume-pluckt 'Richard, who with willing Soule 
 Adopts thee Heue.and his high Scepter yeclds 
 To the poffeldon of thy Royall Hand. 
 Afraid his TWonc.dcfccnding now from him, 
 And long line Henry, of that Name the Fourth. 
 
 '3uK. I n Gods Name He afcend the Regall Throne 
 
 Car/. Miry.Heaucn forbid. 
 Worfl in this Royall I'refcncc may I fpeake- 
 Yet beft beleciTiing m to i'peake the truth. 
 Would God.that any in this Noble Prefence 
 Were enouph Noble,to be vpright ludge 
 Of Noble RabsrJ . then ttue NobleneiTe would 
 Learne him forbearance from fo foule a Wrong. 
 What Subieft can giue Sentence on his King . 
 And who fits here. that is not Richards Stibieft i 
 Theeues are not iudg'd,but they are by to heare. 
 Although apparsn t guilt be feene in them ; 
 And {hall the figure of Gods Maieftie, 
 His Captaine.Stcward.Deputie elcft, 
 Anoymed.Crown'd.planted many yccre, 
 Be |udg.'d by fub!e<fl,anci inferior breathe, 
 And he himfclfenot ptefem ? Oh.torbid it,God. 
 That in a Chtirtian Climate. Soules refin'de 
 Should (hew fo hey nous.black.obfcene a deed. 
 I fpokc to Subuh,and & Snbiecl ("peakcs, 
 Stirr'd vp by Heauen,thus boldly for his King. 
 My Lord of Hereford here, whom you call King, 
 Is a foule Traytorto prowd Hertfordi King. 
 And if you Crownc him, let me prophecie, 
 
 The blood of Engiifh (hall manure the ground. 
 
 And future Ages groane for his foule Act 
 
 Peace (hall goe flcepe with Turkcs and Infidels, 
 
 And in this Seat of Peace,tumaluious Wanes 
 
 Shall Kinne with Kinne.and Kmde with Kiodc confound. 
 
 Diforder^orror.Fearc^nd Mntinie 
 
 ShalThereihbabite.and this Land be call d 
 
 The field of Golgotha.and dead mens Sculls. 
 
 Oh,i f you reare this Houfe, againfl this Houfe 
 
 It will the wofulleft Oiuirfion prouc, 
 
 That euer fell vpon this curfed Earth. 
 
 Preuent it,refifl it, and let it not befo, 
 
 Lcaft Cbild.Childs Children cry againft you, Woe. 
 
 North. Well hiue you arga'd Sir: and for your paines, 
 Of Capital Trcafon we arrefl you here. 
 M y Lord of Wedmmfter ,be it your charge. 
 To keepe him fafaly.till his day of Ti yall . 
 May it pleafe yoo, Lords, to grant the Commons Suit ? 
 
 'Bull. Fetch hither '^cbarJL.tinat in common view 
 He may !ur render : fo we (hall proceed* 
 Without fufpitioo. 
 
 Me. IwillbehisCondua. Exit. 
 
 "SuB. Lords.y ou that here are vnder oor Arreft, 
 Procure your Sureties for your Day ci of Anfwer: 
 Little are we beholding to your Loue, 
 And little look'd for at your helpingKznds. 
 
 Enter TUfhord o*d Torkf. 
 Rich. Alack , why am I fern for to a King, 
 Before I haue fhookc off the Regall thoughts 
 W herewith 1 reign'd ? I hardly yet haue learn'd 
 Toinrinu2re,fl3ttcr,bowe,and bend my Knee. 
 Giue Sorrow leaue a while.to tuture me 
 To this fubmiflion. Yet I well remember 
 The fauots of thcfe men : were they not mine ? 
 Did they nat(bmctimecry,Allhayfetomc? 
 So/MivdkttoQfifl> butheintwclue, 
 Pound crutb in a II, but one ; I .in t wcltir thouf^nd.rtonc. 
 God faue the King: will no man fay , Am en ? 
 Am I both Prieft.and Clarke? well then, Amen. 
 God faue the King.akhough I be not hee : 
 And yet Amen,if Heauen doe ihinke him mcc. 
 To doc what feniice, am ( lent for hither ? 
 
 Tfrkf. To doe that office of thine owne good wrO, 
 Which tyred MaicHie did make thee oft'er : 
 The Resignation of thy State and Crowne 
 To Hexr, "SuKia^ookf. 
 
 Ricb.G\oc me theCrown.Here Coufin.feize^ Crown a 
 Hrrr Coufin.on this fide my Hand.on that fide thine. 
 Now is this Golden Crowne like a decpc Well, 
 That owes twoBuckets.fillingone another, 
 The emptier euer dancing in the arre, 
 The other downe,vnfeene,and full of Water : 
 That Backet downc,snd full of Teares am I, 
 Drinkin'g my Griefes.whil'll you mount Tp oo high. 
 
 B*H. 1 thought you had been willing to refigne. 
 
 Rich My Crownc I am but ftill ray Gricfes are mine: 
 You may my Glories and wy State depofe, 
 But noc my Griefer, fllll am 1 King ofthore. 
 
 guJl Part of your Cares you giue me with your Crowne. 
 
 Rub. Your Cares fet vp.do not pluck my Cares downe. 
 M y Cttt.it lode of Care.by old Care done, 
 Yoor Care,is gaine of Care,by new Cate wonne . 
 The Ojres 1 giuc.l haue, though giuen away, 
 They 'tend i he Crownc.yct rhll with me they flay: 
 "SmlL. Arc you contented to refigne theOowne ? 
 
40 The Life and Death ofTtghard the Second. 
 
 ayes 
 
 Rich. l,no j r o,I: for Imuft nothing bee: 
 There f ore no,no,foi I refignetothe*. 
 Now. mat kerne how I willvndoerny felfe. 
 I giue thi htauie Weight from off my Head-, 
 And this vnwieldie Scepter from my Hand, 
 The pride of Kingly fway from out my Heart. 
 With mine owne Tcarcs I wafh away my Balme, 
 With mine owne Hands 1 gioe iwiy my Crowne, 
 With mine owne Tongue denie m v Sacred State, 
 With mine owne Bread) relcafe all dutious Oathes , 
 All Pompt and Mai*flie I doe forfweare : 
 MyManors.Rcnis.Rcuenucs.lforgoe; 
 My A6ts,Decrees,and Statutes I denie : 
 God pardon all Oathcs that arc broke to mee, 
 God keepeail Vowcs vnbroke are made to thce. 
 Make mc.that nothing haue.with nothing grieu'd, 
 And thou with all ples'<J,that haft all atchieu'd. 
 Long rpsry'ft thou Hue in Richards Seat to lit, 
 AndToone \yeRichar4 irt an EarthiePit. 
 God faue King Hwry.vn-King'd Richard (ayes, 
 And fend him many yeeres ot" Sunne-fhine day 
 What more rernaines? 
 
 North. No more: but that you rcade 
 Thefe Acculations. and thefe grieuous Crymcs, 
 Committed by your Perfon, and your followers, 
 Aga'inft the State,and Profit of this Land : 
 Tiut by confefTing them.the Soulcs of men 
 M jy deeme.that you are worthily depos'd. 
 
 Rich. Muft I doe fo ? and muft I ranel) out 
 Vf y wean'd-vp follyes ? Gentle Norihumtcr/onsl, 
 If thy Offences were vpon Record, 
 Would it not (hame thee,in fo faire a troupe, 
 TO rede a LcAure of them ? If thou wotild'rr, 
 There (hould'ft thou finde one heynous Article, 
 Conrayning the depofing of a King, 
 And cracking the Itroag Warrant of an Oath, 
 Mark'd with a B!ot,damn'd in the Booke of Heaucn. 
 *Jay,all of you, that (land and lookc vpon me, 
 A'hil'ft that my wretchedneffe dotli bait my felfe, 
 hough Come of you, with Pilate t vtz(b your hinds, 
 Shewing an outward pittie : yet you PiUtet 
 Haue here deliuer'd me to my fowrc Crofle, 
 And Water cannoc wafh away your fmnc. 
 
 Nirth. My Lord difpacch/fadeoVcthcfo Articles 
 Rich. Mine Eyes are full of Ter<?s,l cannot fee: 
 And yet fait- Water blindes them not 10 much, 
 Jut they can fee a fort of Tray tors here. 
 <4ay.it' f turne mine Eyes vpon my felri. 
 finde my felfe a Tray tor wiih the reft : 
 'or I haue giuen here my Soules confenc, 
 'vndeck the pompous Body of a King ; 
 dade Glory bafe ; a Soueraigntie.a Slaoe ; 
 >rowd Maieftie.aSubieit; State,aPefant. 
 North. My Lord. 
 
 Rich. No Lord of thine.thou haught-infultingman; 
 'o,nor no msns Lord : I haue no Name^io Title ; 
 3o,not that Name was giuen me at the Pont, 
 ut 'tis vfurpt ; alack the hcauicday, 
 'hat J haue worne fomany Winters out, 
 nd know not now, whit Name to call my felfe. 
 >h,tliai I wereaMockerie, Kmg of Snow, 
 anding before the Sunne of "Bullingbrooke, 
 o melt my felfe away in Water-drops, 
 jood King,great Kmg, and yet not greatly good, 
 d if my word be Sterling yet in England, 
 t it command a Mirror hvdiei flnight, 
 
 Thai it may (hew me wh.ix a Fac* ) htue. 
 Since it is Bankrupt ot his MateQie. 
 
 Dull. Goe forrw of you,and fetch a Looking. GtzfTr. 
 
 Net (fc.Rtad o 'it this Paper,whilc y Glalfe docfxotr . 
 
 A:V/i.Fiend,thou torments me.ere I ecme to Hell 
 
 Bull. Vrge it no more.my Lord Nonbumirrbnd. 
 
 Worth, ibe Commons will not then be iatufy'd 
 
 *f*.Th-y fhall be fatisfy'd : Jle reade enough. 
 When I doe fee the very Booke indecde. 
 Where all my finnes are writ, and that s my felfe. 
 
 Enter one with c. GUfre 
 
 Giue me that GUfle,and therein will I readc. 
 No deeper wrinckles yet? hath Sorrow ftiuclt 
 So many Blowes vpon this Face of mine. 
 And made no deeper Woonds f Oh flatt'ring GlafTe, 
 Like to my fbllowert in profpcritje, 
 Thou do'ft beguile me. Was this Fzce,the Face 
 That euery day.Tnder his Houfe-hold Ro<fc. 
 Did kcepe ten thoufand men ? V/as this the Fate, 
 That like the Sunne,did make beholden win k,e? 
 Is this theFace,which fac'd fo many follyes, 
 That was at laft out.fac'd by BuUmgbrcake* 
 A brittleGlory {hineth in this Face, 
 As brittle as theGlory.is the Face, 
 For there ic is, crackt in an hundred fhiuers. 
 MarkefilentKing.theMorallofrhisfporr. 
 How foone my Sorrow hath deftroy d my Face. 
 
 Bull. The (hadow of your Sorrow hathdeflroy'd 
 The fln?.dow of your Face. 
 
 Rich. Say that againe. 
 The fliadow of my Sorrow : ha .let's fee, 
 Tis very true, my Griefe lyes aJI within, 
 And thefe cxternnll manner of Laments, 
 Aremeerely (hadowes,to tlie vnfcene Griefe, 
 That fwells with filencc in th ronur'd Soul A 
 There lyes the fubflar.ce : and I thai-Ac dice Ki'ig 
 For thy great bountje.that not ontiy giu ft 
 Me caufc to wayle, but teachcft me the way 
 How to lament the caufc. Jle beggc one Boonc, 
 And then be gone,ind trouble you no more 
 Shalllobtzintit* 
 
 Bull. Nameit.faireCoeAn. 
 
 tycb. Faire Coufin ? ] am greater then a King; 
 For when 1 was a Klng.my flatterers 
 Were then but fubiccts ; being now 3 fubiec"r, 
 I haue a King here to my flatterer : 
 Being fo great,! haue no neede to begge. 
 
 Bull. Vet aske. 
 
 Rxh. And ftwlll haue* 
 
 Rich. Then giue me Uauc to goe 
 
 BuB. Whither? 
 
 Rich. Whither you will.fo I were from your fights. 
 
 !SuS. Goe fome of you.conuey him to the Tower. 
 
 Rick. Oh good: conuey? Conueyers are you zjf, 
 That rife thus nimbly by a true Kings fall. 
 
 2?/f.On Wednesday nexr,we foIemnJy fct downe 
 Our Coronation: Lords.prepareyourfel'jes. fxnnt. 
 
 dbbtt A wofull Pageant haue we here beheld. 
 
 CWr/.The Woes to come.the Children yet vnbo/ne. 
 Shall fcelerhis day as fharpeto thrm as Thome. 
 
 *s(Hm You holy Clergie-mr n ,"is there no Plot 
 To nd the Realme of this pernicious Blor. 
 
 D^bbct. Before I frfelvfpeakemymmde herein, 
 You (Kail not onely take the Sacrament, 
 To bury mine Jntems.bw alfo to cffccl 
 
 __^__ What 
 
The Lifean(TDeatb of 3$dWfe Second. 
 
 What euerl (Hill happen to duifi. 
 I fee your Browes are fuH of Oirrontent, 
 Your Heart of Sorrowed your Eyes of T cares. 
 Come home withmeto Supperjk lay aPlot 
 Shall fhewvs all a,mmy day. 
 
 jfitus Quintus. ScenaTrima. 
 
 Q*. This vny the King will come: this is the way 
 To /*&* Cafirt ill-creaed ToWer : 
 To whofe flint Bofome,my condemned Lord 
 1% doom'd a Prifoner.by prowd "BHttixgbrooke. 
 Here let vs reft.if thU rebellious Earth 
 Haue any rcfting for her true Kings Queene. 
 
 Enter Richard aiidCitard. 
 But fort,but fee, or rather doe not Fee, 
 My faire Rofe wither : yet looke ?p ; behold, 
 Thit you in pit tie may <3ifTo!ue to dew, 
 And waft him frelh againe with true-lone Teares. 
 Ah thoivhe Modell where old Troy did ft and, 
 Thou Mappe of Honor,thou King K/fJJwvfcTombe, 
 And not King Richard: thou moft beauteous Jnne, 
 Why (hould hard-fauor'd Griefe be lodg'd in thee, 
 When Triumph is become an Ale.houfe Gueft. 
 
 Rich. Joyne not with griefe,faire Woman, do not To, 
 To make my end too fudden : fearne good Soule, 
 To thinke our former State a htppie Dreame, 
 From which awak'd,the truth of what we are, 
 Shewn vi but (his. I am fworne Brother (Sweet) 
 TogrimNece(Titie; and heeand I 
 Will keepea League till Death. High theeto France, 
 And Cloy fter thee in fome Religious Houfe : 
 Our holy liues muflf winne a new Worlds Crowne, 
 Which our prophane hourcs here haue ftricken downe. 
 
 u. Whatsis my Richtrd both in fhspe and minde 
 Transform'd.and weaken'd? Hath BttHingbroo^ 
 Depoi'd thine Intellect ? hath he beene in thy Heart ? 
 The Lyon dying,thru(ieth forth his Paw, 
 And wounds the Earth.if nothing elfe.with rage 
 To be o're-po wr'd : and wilt thcu,Pupijl-Itke, 
 Take thy Correction mildly, kiffe the Rodde, 
 Und fawne on Rage with bafe Humilitie, 
 Vbkh art a Lyon, and a King of Bcafts ? 
 
 Rich. A Kinc of Beifts indeed: if aught but Seafts, 
 I had becne ftilTa happy King of Men. 
 Good(fometime Qyeene)prepare thee hence for France: 
 Thinke I am dead.and that cuen here thou ta 
 As from my Death- bed, my laft Iiuing leaue. 
 in Winters tedious Nights fit by the fire 
 With good old folkes, and lei them tell thTalcs 
 Of wofull Ag,tong agoe betide : 
 And ere thou bid good-nlght,to quit their griefr, 
 Tell thou the lamentable fall of me, 
 And tend the hearers wet-ping to their Bedi : 
 For whyhhe fencelefle Brands will fympathlie 
 The heauie accent of thy mouingTongue, 
 And in compaflion.weepe the fire out 
 And fome will oioume in afhcs.fome coale-btack, 
 For the depoftng of a rightfull King. 
 0rrrAVf6w&rW. 
 
 Ntrtb.My Lord.the mind of BuUinglrtokt is chsng'd. 
 
 You muft to Vomfret^iot vnto the Tower. 
 And Madame,there is order ta'ne for you : 
 With all fwift fpeed,yotf muftaway to France. 
 
 Ktth. Northumi>erland,i.\\Q\i Ladder whcrewi thall 
 The mounting "BuBtxgbrocJig alcends my Throne, 
 The time (hall not be many hoares of age, 
 More then it is.cre foole (inne, gathering head, 
 Shall breake into corruption: thou (halt thinke, 
 Though he diuide the Realme.and giue thee halfe, 
 Ic is too Httle,helping him to all : 
 He (hall thinke, that thou which know'ft the way 
 To plant vnrightfuU Kings, wilt know againe. 
 Being ng're fo little vrg'd another way, 
 To pluck him headlong from the vfurped Throne. 
 The Loue of wicked friends conuerts to Feare ; 
 That Feare.ro Hate ; and Hate turnes one,or both, 
 To worthieDanger,and deferued Death. 
 
 North. My guilt be on my Kead,and there an end : 
 Take leaue, and part/or you muf) part forthwith. 
 
 Rich. Doubly diuorc'd?(bad men) ye violate 
 A two-fold Marriage ;*twi*t my Crowne.and me/ 
 And then betwixt me, and my roarryed Wife. 
 .Let me vn-kifle the Oath 'twixt thee,and me ; 
 And yet not fo/or with a Rifle 'twas made. 
 Par; vt. Nor skwrtber land: J, to wards the North, 
 Where fhiuering Cold and Sicknefle pines the Oyme : 
 My Queene to France : from whence.fet forth in pompe, 
 She came adorned hither like fweet May j 
 Sent back iike Hollowrrm, or (hort'ft of day. 
 
 *#. And muft we be diuided ? muft we part ? 
 
 Rich. I.hand from hand my Louejand heart fro heart, 
 
 O* Banifh vs both,and fend the King with me. 
 
 Jftrik. That were fome Loue,but littlePolHcy. 
 
 S*. Then whither he goes,thither let me goe. 
 
 Kicb.So two together weeping,rnakeonc Woe. 
 Weepe thou for me in France; I,for thee heere : 
 "Better firre off, then neere,be ne're the neere. 
 Goe, count thy Way with Sighes ; I.mine with Groanes. 
 
 Qa. So longed Way (hall haue the longeft Moanes. 
 
 ^c6,Twtce for oneftep He groane,^ Way being fhort, 
 And peece the Way oat with a heauie heart, 
 dome.come.in wocingSorraw let's be briefe. 
 Since wedding it, there is fuch length in Griefe : 
 One KiiTe (hall flop our mouthei, and dumbely part ; 
 Thus giue I mine,and thus take I thy heart. 
 
 j. Giue roe mine owne againer'iwcre no good part 
 To take oo me to keepe,and kill thy heart. 
 So.no w 1 haue mine owne againe.be gone, 
 That I may fthuc ro kill it with a groane. 
 
 Rich.We make Woe wanton with this fond delay : 
 Once more adieu; the reft,let Sorrow fay. Extort. 
 
 Scoena Secunc/a. 
 
 DachMy Lord you told me you would tell the reft, 
 When weeping made you breake the flory off, 
 Of our two Courins commitTg into London. 
 
 7>Af. Where did I leaue.' 
 
 Due It. At that fad fioppe.my Lord, 
 Where md mif-gouem'd hands, from Window** topi 
 Threw (tuft and nibbiJh on King Rlchvdi head. 
 d , 
 
The Life dndVeath ofRjchardtbe Second. 
 
 rorkf. Thcn.as I faid,theDuke,grcat 
 Monnted tpon * hot and fierie SteeJ, 
 Which his afpiringRidetfcem'd to know, 
 With ftow.but (lately pact, kept on liis courfe : 
 While all tongues cride, God hue thee g*ii*j4 
 You would naoc thought the very windowes fpake, 
 So many greedy lookes of yong and old, 
 Through Cafemeius darted their defuingfyes 
 Vpon his vifagc : and that all the wallet, 
 With painted Imagery had faiH at once, 
 ]c(u preferue thee, welcom Bullingtrocke. 
 Whil'fl he, from one fide to the other turning. 
 Bare-headed, lower then his prom) Steeds necke, 
 Bclpke them thus : I thank r you Countrimen : 
 And thus (till doing, thus he part along. 
 
 'Dutch. Alas poore JtefoJ, where ridei he the whilft? 
 
 7frks AsinaTheatei.theeyesofmen 
 After a well grac'd A&or leaues the Stage, 
 Are idlely bent on him that en:ers next, 
 Thinkinghis prattle to be tedioui : 
 Eucn fo,or with much more contempt, menstyw 
 Did fcowle on T^fharJ : no mail cride, God faue him ; 
 No ioyfull tongue q me him his welcome home, 
 But duft was ihrowne vpon hi Sacred head, 
 Which with fuch genlle forrow he fhook* off, 
 His face ftill combating wnh leares and fmiles 
 (The badges of his greefe and patience) 
 That had not God (for fome fltong purpofe) fleel'd 
 The hearts ofmrn,theymufl perforce haue melted, 
 And Barbarifme it felfe haue pittied him. 
 Bui heauen hath a hand in thefe euents, 
 To whofehigh will we bound our calme contents. 
 To 'B*Utgl>roke, are we fworne Subiefti now, 
 WhofeStaie.and Honor, I for aye allow. 
 Eater isfunterlc. 
 
 I)*t. Heere comes my fcnne Atimerlt. 
 
 far. /fexr/Mhat was, 
 But lhat 15 loft, for being Ric^trcLi Friend. 
 And Madam, you muH call hiro RjttUndnovi: 
 I am mParliamcnt pledge for his truth, 
 And lafli i g fealtie to the new-mode King. 
 
 DM. Welcome my fonne : who ate ths Violets now, 
 That ftrew the greene lap of the new-come Spring ? 
 
 Autt- Madam, I know not, nor I greatly care not, 
 God kno wrs, I had at liefe be none, as one. 
 
 Torke. Well, beare you well in this ncw-lpring of time 
 Lead you be cropt befoi e you come to prime* 
 What newei from Oxford.'Hold thole lufts & Triumphs? 
 
 Aum. For ought 1 know my Lord. they do. 
 
 lorke. You w.l) bt there 1 know. 
 
 Amu. JfGodpreuentnot, Ipuipofefo. ' 
 
 TVr.What Scale is that that hangs without thybofom? 
 Yea, look'ft thou ple ? Let rnc fee tht Writing. 
 
 A*. My Lord, 'tis nothing. 
 
 fer^s. No matter then who lees it, 
 I will be fatisfied, let me fee the Writing, 
 
 A*rn. I d<> bcfccch your Grace topardon me, 
 It is a matter of fmail confequence, 
 Which for fome rtaforts I would not haue feene. 
 
 Torke* Which for fome reafons fir^I rocane to fee 
 I feare. I fejne. 
 
 Cut. W hat fhould you feare? 
 'Tis nothing buffomebond, thit he is entcr'd into 
 For gay apparrf 11 againft the Triumph. 
 
 Torkf. Bound tohimfelfc? What doth he with a Bond 
 TKat he u bound to < Wife,thou area foole. 
 
 Boy, let me fee the Wi iting. 
 
 4nm. I dobefeechyou pardon mf J may not Oew it 
 
 Tor. IwillbefatuherhTetmefeeit Jfay. Saatehtiit 
 Treafon,fouleTreafon,Villaine,Tritor,SJaue. 
 
 Dut. What's the matter, my Lord? 
 
 Torkf- Hoa, who's within there? Saddle my horfe. 
 Heauen for his mcy : what treachery is hecre ? 
 
 Dut. Why, what is't my Lord? 
 
 Torkf- Giue me my boots, I fay : Saddle my ho/fc : 
 Now by my Honor, my life, my troth, 
 1 will appeach the Villaine. 
 
 Dm. What is the matter? 
 
 Torkf. Pea.ce foolifh Woman. 
 
 T>ut. 1 will not peace. What is theinartrrSonne? 
 
 Anm. Good Motherbe content, it is no more 
 Then my poore life muft anfwer. 
 
 D*t. Thy life anfwer ? 
 
 Enttr Servant with EMU. 
 
 Tr. Bring me my Boots. I will vnto the King. 
 
 'Dut. Strike him Aumerlt. Poore boy, $ tit amat'd, 
 Hence Villaine, neuer mote come in my fight. 
 
 Ter. Giue me my Boots,! fay. 
 
 Dm. Why Yorke, what wilt thou do ? 
 Witt thou not hide the Trefpaffe of thine o wne ? 
 Haue wemreSonnes?Or are we like to haue? 
 Is not my teeming datedrunkevp with time? 
 And wilt thou plucke my faire Sonne from mine Age, 
 And rob .Tie ofa happy Mothers name ? 
 Is he not like thee? Is he not thine owne ? 
 
 Tor. Thou fond mad woman : 
 Wilt thou concesle this darkeConfpiracy? 
 A dozen of them hf ere- haue tane t lie Sacrament, 
 And interchangeably fet downe their hands 
 To k, the K.ng at Oxford. 
 
 Dut. Heflullbenone: 
 Wcel keepe him hecre : then what is thai to him / 
 
 Ter. A way foml woman rwerehee twenty times my 
 Son, I would appeach him. 
 
 'Dui. Hadft ihou groan'd for him 31 1 haue done, 
 Thou wouldefi bemorepittifull : 
 But now 1 know ihy minde ; thou do'fl fufpecl 
 That 1 haue bene difioyall to thy bed, 
 And ihai he is a Biflatd, not hv Sonne s 
 Swccc Yotke, iwcet husband, be not ofthatmindc : 
 He is as tike thee, is a man may bee, 
 Not 1-ke to me, nor any of my Kin, 
 A- dyct Ilouchim. 
 
 Ter(e. Make way, vnruly Woman. Exit 
 
 Dut. After Aumerlc. Mount ihee vpon his horfe, 
 Spiirre port, and get before him to the King, 
 And begge thy pardon, ere he do accufe thee, 
 lie not be long behind : though 1 be old, 
 I doubt not but to ride as faft a Yorke: 
 Andneuer v*;JI I rife vpfrom the ground, 
 Till BuSmglirsoks hauepardon'd thee:Away be gone.JT.rrt 
 
 Scoena T^ertia. 
 
 Eater BuBin 
 
 Bui. Can no man tell of my vnthnftie Sonne? 
 Tisfull three monihe* lince 1 did leehifnlaft, 
 If any plague hing cuer vs. 'tis he, 
 I would to hesuen'my Lords)he might be found: 
 Enquire at London, -"mongft the Tauerncs there: 
 
 Fot 
 
The Life And Death of Tabard the Second. 
 
 For rbere f they Jy) he dayly doth frequent, 
 Wiih vnre(trtned loofe Companions, 
 Euen fuch (they (ay j as ftsnd in narrow Lane*, 
 And rob our Watch, and beateour paflengers, 
 Which he, yong wanton, and effeminate Boy 
 Take* on the point of Honor, to fupport 
 So diffolute a crew.* 
 
 Per. My Lord, fomc two dayes fined faw the-Ptince. 
 Andtold him of thefe Triumphes held at Oxford. 
 
 Bal. And what fid theGallant ? 
 
 Prr. His anfwcrwas : hr would vnto the Stewes, 
 And from the common'ft crratnrepluck.caGloue 
 And wcarc it 4* a fauoiir, and with i hat 
 He would vnhorfe the lufticft Challenger. 
 
 But. As diflolute as dcfp'rate, yei through both, 
 [ fee fome fparkes of better hope .- which elder dayci 
 May happily bring fotth. But who come* hecrc ? 
 Enter Aaaurle. 
 
 Aunt. Where is the King? 
 
 Ttitt. Whatmeancs our Cofin, that hee flares 
 And lookcs fo wildely ? 
 
 dw.God faue yourGrace.I do beCccch your Maiefiy 
 To haucfome conference with your Grace alone. 
 
 Bui. Withdraw your feliies.and leauevs here alone > 
 What is the matter with our Cofin now r* 
 
 Aton. For rncr my my knees grow to the earth, 
 My tongue cleaue to my roofe within my mouth, 
 Vnlcfle a Pardon, ere I rife.or fpeake. 
 
 'Bttl. Intended, or committed was this fault ? 
 If on the firfl,how heynous ere it bee, 
 To win thy after loue, I pardon thee. 
 
 A*m. Then glue meleaue,that I may lume the key, 
 That no man enter, till my tale me done. 
 
 'But. Haue thy defire. TorlyvitbM. 
 
 Tar. -My Liege beware, looke to thy felfe, 
 Thou haft a Traitor in thy prefence there. 
 
 Bnl. Villaine, He make theefafe. 
 
 Aum. Stay thy reuengefull hand, thou haft no eaufe 
 R> feare. 
 
 Torke. Open the doore,fecure f6olc-hardy King: 
 Shall I for lout fpeake treafon to thy face? 
 Open the doore, or I will breake it open. 
 Enter Tarke. 
 
 Zte/.What ia.the msite^Vnk^fpeak.reoooer breath, 
 Tell vs how nctre is danger, 
 That we may arme vs to encounter it. 
 
 To-. Perufc this writing hcere,and thou fhalt know 
 Thereafon that my hafte forbuis me fhow. 
 
 Aura. Remember as thou read'ft, thy ptomife pad : 
 I do repent me, reade not my name there, 
 My heart is not confederate with my hand. 
 
 Tar. It was (viilaine)ere thy hand did fet it downe. 
 I tore it from the Traitors bofoniev King. 
 Feare, and not Lous, begets his penitence ; 
 Forget to pitty bim, Icaft thy prtty proue 
 A Serpcnt,that will fiing thee to the heart. 
 
 Tiiil. Oh heihouSjftrongjand bold Co tifpincie, 
 O loyall Fther oa treacberous Sonnc : 
 Thou fHeere, imrnaculate,and filuer fountaine, 
 From whcoce this ftrcame, through muddy patfages 
 Hath had his current, and defil'd himfelfe. 
 Thy ouerflow of good, conuerts to bad, 
 And thy abundant goodne(Te Hiall excufe 
 This deadly blot, in thy digrefring fonne. 
 
 Torke. So (hall my Vertue be his Vicei bawd, 
 And he Hull fpend tnincHoaour,wuh his Shame i 
 
 As thrifdcfleSoniics.thtirfcraping Father* Gold. 
 Mine honor liues, when his dl(honor dies, 
 Or try fhain'd life, in his difhonor lies : 
 Thou kili'ft me in his life, giuing bim brratbt 
 The Traitor liues, the true man's put to death. 
 
 Dutchefle itithix. 
 
 T)nt. Whathoa(my Liege)furheauensfakclecmein. 
 Bui. What (hnlUvotc'd Suppliant.makc* this eager cty? 
 
 Dot. A woman, and thine Aunt (great Ktng)'iisl. 
 Spcakc with roe, pitty me, open the dore, 
 A Begger begs, that neucr bcgg'd before. 
 
 'Bui. Out Scene is alter'd from a ferious thing, 
 And now chang'd to the Begger,and the King 
 My dangerous Cofin, lei your Mother in, 
 I know lhe'scom, to pray for your foule fin 
 Tork*. If then do pardon, whofoeuer pray. 
 More finnes for this forgiuencflc.protper may* 
 Thisfeftcr'd ioynt cut off, the reft te(l found. 
 This let alone,witl all the reft confound. 
 Enter D*tckrfle. 
 
 Due. O King, bcleeue not this hard -hearted man, 
 Lou?, louing not it flfe,none other cao. 
 
 Tor. Thou fraimcke woman, what dofl y make here, 
 Shall thy old dugges, once more a Traitor reare ? 
 
 Witt. S^eet Yorkc be paticnr,hcare tne gentle Liege. 
 
 #/. Rife vpgood Aunt. 
 
 Cut. Not yet, I thee befeech. 
 For cuer will I kneeie vpon my knee, 
 And neucr fee day, that (he happy foes. 
 Till thou giuc ioy : vntill thou bjrfme ioy. 
 Bypardontng Rutland, my tranfgrelfingBoy. 
 
 Ann, Vnto my mothers prayrea, J bend my knee. 
 
 Tor^t. Againft them both.my true toynts bended be. 
 
 Dm. Pleadeshe in earncft? Looke vpon his Face, 
 His eyes do drop no teares: his prayres are in ieft : 
 His words come from his mouth, ours from oor bred. 
 He prayes but faintly,and would be denide, 
 Wcpray with heart, and foule.and all befide : 
 His weary ioynts would gUdly rife, I know, 
 Our knees fliall kneeie, till to the ground they grow I 
 HI'S prayers are full of falfe hypocrilie, 
 Ours ot true zeale, and dcepc mtrgritie: 
 Our prayers do out-pray his,then let them haoe 
 That mercy.which tmc prayers ought to haue 
 
 Bui. Good Aunt flandvp. 
 
 Dut. Nay, do not fay ftand vp. 
 But Pardon firft, and afterwards Rand vp. 
 And'if I were'thy Nurfe,thy tongue to teach, 
 Pardon fhould be the firft word of thy fpeach. 
 Ineuerlong'd toheare a word till now : 
 Say Pardon (Kiiig,)tec pitty teach thee how. 
 The word is fhott( but not fo fhort as fwctr. 
 No word like Pardon, for Kings mouth's fo meet. 
 
 Ttrkf. Speake it in Ftcnch(King)fay Pardon veney* 
 
 DM. Doft tliou teach pardon, Pirdon to deftroy ? 
 Ah my fowrhusband,my hard-hearted Lord, 
 That let's the word it fctfe.againft the word. 
 Speake Pardon,as 'tis currant in our Land, 
 The chopping French we do not vhderftand. 
 Thine eye bey ns to fpeake, fee thy tongue there. 
 Or in thy pitt ecus heart, plant thou thine care, 
 That hearing how our plaints and prayres do pearce 
 Pitt y may moue thee, Pardon to rehearfe. 
 
 Ktd. GoodXAunt,ftandvp. 
 
 Dia. I do not fue to ftand, 
 Pardoo is all the fuite I haue in band. 
 
44 Tfe Life and "Death of^cbard the Second. 
 
 Bui. I pardonhim, as heauen fhall pardon mce. 
 
 Dut. O hippy vantigc of* kneeling knee: 
 Yet am I ficke lor feare : Speakc it againe, 
 Twice fiying Pardon, doih not pardon twainc. 
 But makes one pardon flrong. 
 
 "Bui 1 pardon him with ill my hart. 
 
 D'U. ACJodonearth tliouart. 
 
 "B*l. But for our trufty brothc r-in-Law.the Abbot, 
 With all the reft ofihat conferred crew, 
 Dcflruftion ftraight fhall doggc them at the heelei : 
 Good Vucklt helpe to order feaerall powres 
 To Oxford, or where ere ihcfe Traitors are : 
 They fhll not line within this world 1 I weare. 
 But 1 will hatie them, if I once know where. 
 Vncklc farewell, and Cofin adieu: 
 Your mother well huh praid.and prouc you true. 
 
 DtftCorne my old fon, I pray heaucn make thee new 
 
 Exant 
 nter Ext en a*el Seriuntt. 
 
 Ixt. Dirlft, thou not marke the King what wordi he 
 
 fpake ? 
 
 Hiuc 1 no friend will rid me of this lining feare : 
 Was it not fo? , 
 
 Ser. Thole were 1m very words. 
 
 Ex t HJUC I noPriend?(quoth he:)Vie fpake it twice 
 And vrg'd it twice together, did he not ? 
 
 Ser. He did. 
 
 fx. And fpeaking If ,he wiftly look'd on me, 
 Ai whofhouldfay, I would thou wer't the man 
 That would diuorce this terror from my heart, 
 Meaning the King at Pomfret : Come, let's goe ; 
 I am the Kings Friend.and will rid his Foe. Exit 
 
 Scana Quarta. 
 
 Enter Richard. 
 Kith. Ihroebinfludymg, how to compare 
 
 This Prifon where I liuc, vnto the World : 
 
 And for becaufe the world is populous, 
 
 And hecrc i not a Creature, but my felfe, 
 
 I cannot do it : yet He hammer*: out. 
 
 My Braine, I le prouc the Female to my Soule, 
 
 My Soule, the Father: and thcfe two beget 
 
 A generation of (till breeding Thoughts; 
 
 And thefc fame Thoughts, people this Litde World 
 
 In humors, like the people of this world, 
 
 For no thought is contented. The better fort, 
 
 As thoughts of things Diuine, are intermix! 
 
 With fcruplcs, and do fet the Faith it felfe 
 
 Againft the Faith :as thus: Comelitle ones:& then again, 
 It is as hard to come, as for a Camell 
 To thred the potterne of a Needles eye. 
 Thoughts tending to Ambition, they do plot 
 
 Vnlikcly wonder i ; how thefe vainc weakenailes 
 
 May tearc a paffage through the Flinty ribbes 
 Of this hard world, my ragged prifon walles: 
 And for they cannot ,dyc in their owne pride. 
 Thoughts lending to Content.flatter themfelue*, 
 That they a re not the firft of Fortunes flaues. 
 
 Nor (hall not be the laft. Like filly Beggars, 
 Who fitting in the Stockes, refuge their Jname 
 That many haue, and others rr.uft fit there ; 
 Anil in this Th ought, they finde a kind of cafe, 
 
 Bearing their owne misfortune on the backe 
 
 Of fuch as haue before mdur'd the like. 
 
 Thus play 1 in one Fnfon, many people, 
 
 And none contented. Sometimei am [ King > 
 
 TheoTreafon makes me wi(h my felfe a Beggar, 
 
 And fo I am. Then crushing penurie, 
 
 Perfwades me, I was better when a King : 
 
 Then am I king'd agame : and by and by, 
 
 Thinke that 1 am vn-kmg'd by r B*Vtngbroke t 
 
 And ftraight am nothing. But what ere I am, 
 
 Nor I, nor any man, that but man \t 
 
 With nothing fhall be pleas'd, till he be eas'd 
 
 With being nothing. Mufuke do I heare? 
 
 Ha, ha? keepe time : How fowre fweet Muficke ij, 
 
 When Time is broke, and no Proportion kept ? 
 
 So is it in the Muficke of memliues: 
 
 And hcere haue I the daintinefle of eare, 
 
 To hearc time broke in a diforder'd firing : 
 
 But for the Concord of my State and Time, 
 
 Had nor an eare to heare my true Time broke. 
 
 I wafted Time, and now dot h Time wafte me : 
 
 For now hsch Time made me his numbring clocke ; 
 
 My Thoughts.are minutes ; and with Sights they iarre, 
 
 Their watches on vnto m-ne eyes.the outward Watch, 
 
 Whereto my finger. like a Diallt point, 
 
 Is pointing Itill, in clcanfing them from tea res. 
 
 Now fir, the found that teU what hourc it is, 
 
 Arecla/norousgroanes, tlmftrikevpon my heart. 
 
 Which is the bell : fo Sighcs.und Tearei.and Grones, 
 
 Shew Minutes, Houres,and Timei :bu: my Time 
 
 Runs poafting on, in TiHlltngbrooket proud ioy, 
 
 While 1 ftand fooling heere, his iacke o'th'Clocke, 
 
 This Muficke mads me, let It found no more, 
 
 For though it haue helpe madmen to their wits, 
 
 In me is fcemcs.it will make wife-men road : 
 
 Yet bleffing on in* heart iha^ giucsitmc; 
 
 For 'tis a fijr.e ot lour snd loue to Ruhtrd, 
 
 Isaftran:j;Brccfh.in this all hating world. 
 
 Enter Crottme. 
 Groo. Haile Roy a'l Prince. 
 Kick. Thankes Noble Peere, 
 The cheipeft of vs, is ten grones too deere. 
 What art thou ? And how com'rt thou hither? 
 Where no man eucrcornes.but that fad dogge 
 That brings me food, to mike misfortune liue ? 
 
 Groo. I was a pooreGroome of thy Stable (King) 
 When thou wer't Kmg:who trauelling towards Yorkc, 
 With much adoo, at length haue gotten leaue 
 
 To looke vpon my(fomeumes Royall) maflers face. 
 
 O how it yern'd my heart, when I beheld 
 In London flreet , that Coronation day. 
 
 When -SMa^ooke rode on Roanc Barbarjr, 
 
 Th horfe, that thou fo often haft beftrid, 
 
 That horfe, trut I fo carefully haue drdt. 
 
 Rxb. Rode he on Barbary? Tell roe gentleFriend, 
 
 How went he vnder him ? 
 
 Groo. So proudly.as if he had difdain'd the ground. 
 Rich. So proud, that "BnUiagbreakf was on his backe ; 
 
 That laH lath eate bread from my Royall hand. 
 
 This hand hath made him proud with clapping him. 
 
 Would he not ftomblc? Would he not fall downe 
 
 ( Since Pride muft haue a fall) and breake the necke 
 
 Of that proud man, that did vfurpe his backe? 
 
 Forgiueneflc horfe : Why do I taileonthee, 
 
 Since thou created to be a w'd by man 
 
 Wai't borne to beare? I was not made a horfe, 
 
 And 
 
' The Life ant/T>eat.h ofRgharJ the Second. ^ 
 
 And yet I beare a burthen like an Affe, 
 Spur-gall'd, and tyrd by iauncing BuBi*ghvo1tf. 
 Enter Reefer with e Dfo. 
 Keep. Fellow, giuc place, kscte ii no long.tr flay. 
 'Xpk. If thou ioac me, 'tis time thou wet t away. 
 
 The manner of their taking may appeare 
 At large difcout fed in this-paper heerc. 
 Siil.We thank thee gentle Perej for thy pine, 
 And to thy worth will adde eight worthy gwes, 
 Eater fitt^tvaters. 
 
 Grat. What my tongue dares not, chat my heart (hall 
 
 FH*. My Lotd, I hauc from Oxford fruta London 
 
 fay - Ex*. 
 
 The heads of Ereccts, and Sir Strjut Seelj, 
 
 Keep. My Lord, wilt plea(e you to fall too ? 
 
 Two of the dangerous conforted Traitors, 
 
 Rich. Tafte of it firft, as thou wer t wont to doo. 
 Ktfp. My Ldrd I dare not : Sir Pierce of Excon, 
 
 1 hat fought at Oxford, thy dire ouerthrow. 
 But. Thy pafrfes Fitf.veter, fhaU not be forgot, 
 
 Who lately came from th'King.commands the contrary. 
 
 Right Noble is thy merit, well I wot. 
 
 Rich. The diucll take Henric of Lancaftci,and thee \ 
 
 Enter Percy *ud Ctrlilt. 
 
 Patience is ftaie, and I am weary of it. 
 
 Per. The erand Confpirator, Abbot of Weftminfler, 
 
 Keep. Helpe,he!pc,helpe. 
 
 With clog of Confcience, and fowre Mclsacliolly, 
 Hath yeelded vp his body to thegraue : 
 
 Enter Ext an AndSeruawt. 
 
 But heere is Curlife, liuing to abide 
 
 Ri. How nowPwhat meartes Death in this rude afTalt? 
 Villaine, thine ownc hand yeelds thy deaths inftrumcot, 
 
 Thy Kingly doome.and lenience of his pride. 
 Bui. fiarltlc, this is your dootne : 
 
 Goihou and fill another rooms in hell. 
 
 Choofe out fome fecret place, fame reuerend roomc 
 
 Exlonflrikfj him downi. 
 
 More then thou haft, and with it toy thy life : 
 
 That hand fhall burnt in neuer-quenching fift, 
 
 So as thou liu'A in ptace, dye free from (Irife t 
 
 That ftaggeis chus my petl'on. **, thy fierce hand, 
 Hath vath the Kings blood, ftain'd th* Kings own land, 
 
 For though mine enemy thou haft ejier beene. 
 High fpatkes of Honor in thee haue I feene. 
 
 Mount, mount my foule, thy feateis vp on high, 
 
 Enter Ext an tfitb 4 Ctffutt 
 
 Whil ft my groffe flefh finkes downwird.hecte to dye. 
 fxrta. As full of Valor, as of Royall blood, 1 
 
 *to. Great King, within thUCofSn J prc(ent 
 Thy buried feare. Hecrein all breachlefle lies 
 
 Both haue 1 fp ill : Oh would the deed were good. 
 For now the diuell, that told roe 1 did well, 
 
 The mightiert of triy grcsteft enemies 
 ^/c&r4ofBurdeaux, oy me hither brought. 
 
 Sayes, that this deede is chronicled in hell. 
 This dead King to the liuing King lie bearc, 
 Tahehencc thereft.and giuc them buhal! hecre. Exit. 
 
 Ti*l. Extoa, 1 thankc thee not, for thou haft wrcrtighj 
 A dcede of Slaughter, with thy fatall hand, 
 Vpoomyhead,*nd ail this famous Land. 
 
 
 *.Frona your owne mouth my Lord,did I this deed. 
 "Bui. They loue not poyfon, chat do poy fon neede, 
 Nor do I thee : though I did wifti him dead, 
 I hate the Mar thercr, loue him rnurthered. 
 
 Scoena Qutnta. 
 
 Ftoterljb. Enter 'BnninghvokfjroT(e t witb 
 etbfr Lords & attendants. 
 B*l. Kmde Vnklc Yorke, the latell newes we heare. 
 Is that the Rebels haue confum'd with fire 
 
 The guilt of confcience take thou for thy labour, 
 But neither my good word, nor Princely fauour. 
 With ('cine go wander through the (hade of night, 
 And neutr flww thy head by day, nor light. 
 Lords, I proteft my foule is full of woe, 
 
 Our Towne ofCiccter in Glcucefterfliirc, 
 
 Tftat btood fliould fprinkle me, to make me grow* 
 
 But whether they be tane or flame, wehcarc not. 
 
 Come moutne with me, for that I do lament, 
 
 Enter Northumberland, 
 
 And put on fallen Black e incontinent: 
 
 Welcome my Lord : What is the newes ? 
 
 He make a voyage to the Holy-land, 
 
 filar. Firft :o thy Sacred State, with I all happinefli : 
 
 To waiH this blood off from my guilty hand. 
 
 The next newes is, I haue to London feat 
 
 March fadly after, grace my mourning hecre, 
 
 The heads of Soldiery Jpencer.TUuvt.iod Keat> 
 
 ,In weeping after this vntimdy Beere. Extant^ 
 
 FINIS. 
 
 
 
y m v * ~ ^ ** ~ ^ ^ 
 
 The Firfl Part of Henry the Fourth, 
 
 with the Life and Death of H EN R Y 
 
 Sirnamed HOT-SPVRRE. 
 
 Trimttf. Sccena Trim*. 
 
 Enter the Kitg.LerJ /oh> efLaneafler, 
 
 fhaken as we are, fo wan with rare, 
 Fhide we a time for frighted Peace to pant, 
 And breath (hcrcwindd accents of new broils 
 
 'o be commenc'd in Stronds a-farre temoce : 
 No mote the rhirfty entrance of this Soile. 
 Shall daubfher lippes with her owns children! blood .- 
 No moie (hall tienching Wane channell her fields, 
 Nor hruife her Flowrets with the Armed hoofes 
 Of hortile pars. Thofe oppofed eyes. 
 Which like the Meteors of a troubled Heauen, 
 AH of one Nature, of one Subftance bred, 
 Did lately meete in theinteftine fhocke. 
 And furious cloze of c'mil Buuhery, 
 Shall now in mutuall well-befeeming rankes 
 March all one way, and be oo more oppos'd 
 Agamft Acquaintance, Kindred, and Allies. 
 The edge erf Wre, like n ill-Jheathed knife, 
 No more flull cut his Matter. Therefore Friends, 
 As farre as to the Sepulrher of Chrift. 
 Whofe Souldier now voder whofe blcffcd Croffe 
 We are imprefl'ed and ingag'd to fight. 
 Forthwith a power of Englifh fhall we leoit, 
 Whofe armes were moulded in their Motheis wombe, 
 To chacc thefe Pagans in thofe holy Fields, 
 Ouer whofe Acres walk'd thofe bleffed feete 
 Which fourteene hundred yeares ago were nail'd 
 For our aduaiuage on the bitter Crofle. 
 But this out purpofe is a tweluemonth old, 
 And bootielTe 'tis to tell you we will go : 
 Therefore we meete not now. Then let me heare 
 Of you my gentle Coufin Weftmerland. 
 Wh yefternight outCouncell did decree, 
 Jn forwarding this deere expedience. 
 
 Weft . My Liege : This hafle was hot in quefiion, 
 And many limits of (he Charge fet downe 
 But yefternight : when all athwart there came 
 A Prt from Wales.loaden with heauy Newes ; 
 Whofe word was. Thai the Noble <JHnimer, 
 Leading the men of Herefordftw e to fighi 
 Aga'mft the irreguUr and wilde Cltidtneet, 
 Was by the tude hands of that Welshman taken, 
 And a thoufand of his people butchered : 
 
 V poo whofe dead corpes there was fnch ooifufe, 
 Such beaftty .fhamelefle trans formation, 
 By thofe Welfhwomen done, as may not be 
 (Without much flume) re- told or fpoken of. 
 
 Kmg It feemes then, that the tidings of this broile, 
 Brake off our bufineffe for the Holy land. 
 
 Weft. This matcht with other lij<e,my gracious Lord. 
 Farre more vneoen and vnwelcome Newes 
 Came from the North, and thus it did report : 
 On Holy, roode day.the gallant Hotftmrre there, 
 Young Harry Percy, and braue tslrektiatj, 
 That euer-valiarn and appiooued Scot, 
 At Halmtdea n>cc, where they did fpend 
 A fad md bloody houte: 
 As by difchargc of their Arttllehe, 
 And fhzpc of likely-hood the nev/es Was told : 
 For he that brought them, in the very hcate 
 And pride of their contention, did take horfe, 
 Vncertaineoftheiffueany way. 
 
 Ki"g. He*rei$ a deere and true induflrious friend, 
 Sit Walter ^/r,new lighted from his Horfe, 
 Strain'd with the variation of each foyle, 
 Bet wixt that Helfrx&n t and this Seat of ours : 
 And he hath brought vs fmooth and welcomes newei. 
 The Eatle oCDotfflat is difcomfited, 
 Ten thoufand bold Scots, two and twenty Knights 
 Balk'd in their owne blood did Sir Walter fee 
 On Holnxdens Plaines. Of Pnfoneri, Hvftian tooke 
 Mcrdfk* Earle of Fife, and eldeft fonne 
 To beaten Ttavglai, and the Earle ofJtbaB, 
 
 And is not this an honourable fpoyle ? 
 
 A gall nt prize ? Ha Ccfin,is it not? Infaith it U. 
 
 fftfi. AConqueflforaPrincetoboaftof. 
 
 King. Yea, there thou mak'ft me fad,& mak'ft me fin, 
 Inenuy, that my Lord Northumberland 
 Should be the Father of fo blefl a Sonne : 
 ASonne,who is the The?me of Honors tongue ; 
 Among'ft aGroue, the very flraigbteft Plant, 
 Who is fweet Fortunes Mnion,and her Pride : 
 Whil'ft I by looking on thepraifeof him, 
 See Ryot and Difhonor fiaine the brow 
 Of my yong Htrrj. O that it could be prouM, 
 That fome Night'tripping-Faieiy, had exchang'd 
 la Cradle-clothes, our Children where they lay, 
 And call'd mine Percy, his Ptantartnet .- 
 
 The. 
 
Then would 1 haue his Warry^nd he mine : 
 
 But It: him from my thoughrs. What thinke you Coze 
 
 Of thi> young Pcreies pride ?The Prifoners 
 
 Which he in thisaduenture hath furpriz'd, 
 
 To h:s owne vfe he keepes, and fends me word 
 
 I fhall haue none but Merdakf Earle of Fife. 
 
 Weft. ThisishisVncklesteaching.Thts is Worcefle 
 Maleuolent to you in all Afpefts : 
 Which makes him prune himfclfe and briftle vp 
 The creft of Youth againft your Dignity. 
 
 K.utg. But I haue fent for him toanfwerthif: 
 And for this caufe a- while we muft neglect 
 Our holy porpofe to lerufalem. 
 CoMn, on Wednefday next.our Councell we will hold 
 At Windfor, and fo informe ihe Lords : 
 But come your fclfe ftith fpeed to vs agame, 
 For more is to be faid, and to be done, 
 Then out of anger can bevttcied. 
 
 Weft. IwUltyLiegc. Exeuui 
 
 Selena Secunda. 
 
 later Henry Prince t 
 
 /affe, and Paint*. 
 
 Fa!. Now ftt/, what time of day is it Lad ? 
 
 frtftcf Thou art fo fat-witted with di inking of olde 
 Sicke, and vnbuttoning thee after Supper, and fleeping 
 vpon Benches in the afternoone, that thou haft forgotten 
 to demand that truely, which thou wouldeft truly know. 
 What a diuell haft thou to do with the time of the day? 
 vnleffe h.iures were cupsofSacke, and minutes Capons^ 
 and clocke* the tongues of Bawdcs, and dialls the f^nes 
 of Lejpinj>-hoofes, and theblcfled Sunnc hin-.felfe a raite 
 hot WtiichinVlnme-colourcdTaffata; I teenoresfon, 
 why thou Ihouldeli bee fo fuperftuous, to demaund ihc 
 time of the day. 
 
 Tat. Indeed you come neere me now Ho/, for we that 
 take Purfes,go by the Moone and feucn Starrcc, and not 
 by Phoebus hee, that wand'rinsj Knight fo faire. And 1 
 prythee fweet Wagge, when thou art King, 3$Godfaue 
 thy Grac e, Maiefty I Should fay, for Grace thou w ihe 
 haue none. 
 
 Prin What, none ? 
 
 Fal. No, not ib much ss will ferut to be Prologue to 
 an Fgge and Butter. 
 
 Prm. Well.how then? Come roundly .roundly. 
 
 Fal. Marry then.fwcet Wagge, when thou art King, 
 Itt not v* that are Squires of the Nights bodie, bcccall'd 
 Tbceues of thcDayes beautie. Let vs be Duusaes Forrc- 
 fters, Gentlemen of the Shade. Mimonsof the Moone; 
 and tec men fay, we be men of good Gouernment, being 
 gouerned 39 the Sea is, by our noble and chaft rniftris the 
 Moone, vnder whofe countenance wefteale. 
 
 Prin. Thou fay'ft well, and it holds well too : for the 
 'ortune of vs that are the Moonej men, do<*h cbbc and 
 low like the Sea, bcemg gouernedas the Sea is, by the 
 Hoone : as for proofe. Now a Purfc of Gold moft rcfo- 
 uiely fnatch'don Monday night, andmofl diffolutely 
 'pern on Tuefday Morning; got wirhfwearing,Lay by: 
 mdfpenl with crying, Bung n ; now. inaslowantbbe 
 as the fooi of'the Ladder, and by and by in as high a flow 
 the ridge of the Gallowes. 
 
 Fal. Thou fay'ft true Lad: and is not my Hoftefe of 
 the Taueme a moft fweet Wench ? 
 
 7>nn. As is the hony, my old Lad of the CaAle :and is 
 not a BurTe lerkin a moft fweet robe ot durance ) 
 
 Fal. How now? how now mad Wagge ? What In tliy 
 quips and thy quiddities ? What a plague.Sauc U doe 
 withaBurTe-Ieikin? 
 
 Prin. Why, what apoxehaue I to doe with my Ho - 
 fteflcoftheTauerne? 
 
 Fal. Well, ihou haft csll'd her to a reck 'nmg many a 
 time andoft. 
 
 Prin. Did I euer call for thee to pay thy pan ? 
 
 Fal. No, He giuetheethy due.thou haft paid at there. 
 
 Prin. Yeaandclfewhcre, fofarre as my Coine would 
 ftietch, and where it would not, 1 haue v*'d my credi:. 
 
 Fal. Yea,andfovs'dit, that were it heere appsram, 
 that thou artHeire appatant. But I prythee fweet Wag, 
 ihall there beGallowcs ftanding in England when ihou 
 art King ?and refolution thus fobb'd asit is. with the ru- 
 ftie cuibe of old Father Amkke the Law ? Doe not thou 
 when thou art a King.hang aThcefe. 
 
 Frit. No, thou (halt. 
 
 Fid. Shall J? O rare! He be a braue ludgc. 
 
 Prin. Thcu iudgefi falfe already. 1 meane, ihou (halt 
 haue the hang.ng of the fhceues, and fo become a rare 
 Hangman. 
 
 Fal. Well Hal, well : and in fome fort it iumpes with 
 my humour, as well as waiting in the Court, I can tell 
 ! y' 
 
 Tri*. For obtaining of fuites ? 
 
 Fal. Yea.for obtaining of fuites, whereof t^e Hang- 
 man hath no leane Wardrobe. 1 am as Melar.tholly as n 
 Gyb-Cat,or a lugg'd Beare, 
 
 Prin. Or an old Ly on, or a Louers Lute. 
 
 Fal. Yca.or the Drone of a Lincolnshire Bagpipe. 
 
 Prin. What fay '(I thou to a Hare, or the Mdancholly 
 of Moore Ditch? 
 
 Fal. Thou haft the moft vnfauoury fmiles, a.ad art in- 
 deed the moft eompzratiue rafcalleft fweet yong Prince. 
 But Hd/,1 prythee trouble me no more with vanity ,1 wold 
 thou and I knew, where a Commodity of good names 
 were to be bougnt : an okSel.ord of the Councell rated 
 me the other day in the ftreet about you fir ; but I tnaik'd 
 him not, and yet hee talk'd very wifely, but I regarded 
 him not,and yet he talkt wifely ,and in the ftrcct too. 
 
 Prat. Thou didft v/cll: for no man regards it. 
 
 Fal. O,thou haft damnable iteration, and art indeede 
 able to corrupt a Saint. Thou haft done rnuih harmc vn- 
 tt> me ffaff,GoA forgiue thet for it. Before I knew thcc 
 7/<f/J knew nothing:and now I am(if fl man fholdfptake 
 truly )little better then one of the wicked. I mud giue o- 
 uer ihislifc.andlwillgiueitouer : andldonot, I*ma 
 Villaine. lie bedanm'd for neuer a Kings fonne in Chu- 
 ftendomc. 
 
 Prin. Where fhall we take a purfe to morrow,!acke? 
 
 Fal. Where thou wilt Lad, 1 le make one : and J doc 
 not.call me Vilhinc.and baffllu me. 
 
 Prm. I fee a good amendment of life in tbec ; From 
 Praying, to Purfe -taking. 
 
 Fal. \Vhy.Hat. 'tis my Vocation Hal. Tis no fin for a 
 man to labour in his Vocation. 
 
 Paint*. Now fhall wee know if Gads hill haue fet a 
 Wauh. O, if men were o be faued by mcrit,wKat hole 
 in Hell were hot enough for him ? This is the moft omni- 
 potent Vilisine, that euer crycd , Stand, to a true man. 
 
 Prin. Good morrow N<d. 
 
The Fir ft Tart offing Henry the Fourth. 
 
 Peinti. Goodmorrowfwcct H*l. What faies Mon- 
 flcurRemorfe ? \V liatfaycs Sir lohnSacke and Sugar : 
 lacke? How agrees chcDiuell and thcc about thy Soule, 
 that thou foldefl him onGood-Frirbylaft, fora Cupof 
 Madcra,anda coldCpon legge? 
 
 Priit. Sir lohn Hands to liis word, rbe diuel (ball haue 
 hit bar gainc/or he was neuer yet a Breaker of Proucr bs: 
 Ht wtllgitM the diiu&kii due. 
 
 />M.Then an thou damn'd for keeping thy word with 
 thediuell. 
 
 Prin. Elfe he had damn'd for cozening the diuell. 
 Pay. But my Lads, ray Lads, tomorrow morning, by 
 fourc a clocke early at Gads hill, there are Pilgrimes go- 
 ing to Canterbury with rich Offerings, and Traders ri- 
 ding to London with fat Purfes. I haue vizards for you 
 II ; you haue horfc*fot your (clues : Gads-hill lyes to 
 night in Rocticfter, 1 haue befpoke Supper to morrow in 
 Eaftcheape; we may doe it as fccure as fleepc: if you will 
 go, Twill ftuffe yout Poifcs full of Crownei : if you will 
 not, tarry at home and be hang'd. 
 
 FW. Hearc ye Yedward,if I tarry at home and go not, 
 He hang you for going. 
 Pay. You Will chops. 
 Fa/. H*l, wilt rhou make one? 
 Prin. Who, I rob? I a Theefe? Not I. 
 Fal. There's neither hooe fly, manhood.nor good fel- 
 lowfli'rp in rhce, nor thou csm'Jt not of theblood-royall, 
 if thou dar'fl not (land for ten (billings. 
 
 friii. Well then.once in my dayes lie be a road-cap. 
 f*l. Why . that's well faid 
 frin. Well, come wh will, He tarry at home. 
 Fa!. He be a Traitor then/when thou art King. 
 frit. I care not. 
 
 Py*. Sir fohn,l pry thce Jeaue the Prince & me alone, 
 I will lay him downc fuch teafoos for this aducniure.that 
 he (hall go. 
 
 pal. Well, maift thouhauc the Spirit of perfwafion ; 
 and he the cares ofprofuing, that wh)t thou fpeakeft , 
 may moue ; and ivharhe beates may be bcleeued,that the 
 true Prince,may (for recreation fake)proue a falfe thcefe ; 
 for the poorc abates of ihe tiroe.want countenance. Far- 
 VMll.yoo ihallfinde mcinEaflcheape. 
 
 trm. FarwelUhe Utter Spiiog. Farewell Alhollown 
 Summer. 
 
 Poj. Now, my good fweet Hony Lord, ride with v* 
 tomorrow, Ihaucateft to execute, thatl cannot mn- 
 3g alone. Falfttffc, HtrMty . RoffiS. and q<dt-biB, (ball 
 robbethoGe men that wee baue already way-lay Je, vow 
 felfe and J , wil not be there:and when they haue the boo- 
 .ty , if you aud I do not rob them, cut this head from my 
 Jhoolders. 
 
 Prut.BM how (ha! w part with them in fctting fonh? 
 Pojn. W+iy.wc wil fct forth before or after them.gnd 
 appoint them a place of meeting, wherin it is at our plea- 
 fure to fail* 5 and then will they aduemure vppon the ex- 
 ploit rhemfeloes. which they {hall haue no fooner aichie- 
 ued, but wcr'i fet vpon them. 
 
 Trm. I, but tis like that they will know vs by our 
 horfes.by our habits,and by cuery other appointment to 
 be our felues. 
 
 fy. Tut our horfes they fhall not fee, Iletyethem In 
 the wood, our vizbrds wee will change after wee Inue 
 them : and finah, 1 haue Cafes of Buckram for the nonce, 
 to imrrmke bur noted outward garments. 
 PT,H. But I doubt they will bitco hard for vs. 
 fm. Weil.for two ofthem, I know rbcm to bee at 
 
 true bred Cowards as cucr turn'd backe.-and for the third 
 if he fight longer then he fees rcafon,Mc forfwcar Arme. 
 The venue ofthis left will be, the incomprehcnfible )yi 
 that this fat Rogue will tell vs,when we tree tc at Suppct : 
 how thirty atlcafi he fought with, what Wardcs, wh 
 blowes, what extremities he cndured;and in the reproofc 
 of this, lyes the ieft. 
 
 'Priu. Well, lie goc with the*, prouidcvs all things 
 ncccflary, and mcete me to morrow night in Eaftchcape 
 there lie fup. Farewell. 
 
 Pojn. Far ewell.my Lord. Exit Pom t*. 
 
 Prin. I know you all, and will a-while vphold 
 The vnyoak'd humor ofyour idlenelle : 
 Yet heerein will I imitate the Sunne, 
 Who doth permit rhe bale contagious cloudei 
 To fmother vp hii Beauty from the world, 
 That when he plcafe agjine to be himfeife, 
 Being wantcd,hemay be mote wondred ar, 
 By breaking through the foule and vgly mifis 
 Of vapours, that did feeme to flrangle him. 
 If all the yearc were playing holidaics, 
 To (port, would be as tedious as to worke ; 
 But when they leldome come, they wifht-for come, 
 And nothing pleafeth but rare accidents. 
 So when this loofe bcnjuionr I throw off, 
 And pay thedebt I neuer proroiled ; 
 By how much better then my word lam, 
 By fo much (ball I falfific mens hopes, 
 And like bright Mettall on a fulien ground : 
 My reformation glittering o're my fault, 
 Shall fhew more goodly, and attract more eye 4 
 Then that which hath no f oyle to fet it off. 
 lie fo offend, to make offence a skill, 
 Redeeming time^ben men thinkc lead I will. 
 
 ScowaTirria. 
 
 Inter the King ,Pf0rth*mberLtn(Ljr'erctffer > HftJpKrrt t 
 r 
 
 Kmg. My blood hath beene too cold and temperate, 
 Vnapt to ftirre at the fe indignities, 
 And you haue found me ; for accordingly, 
 You tread vpon my patience : But be fure, 
 I will from henceforth rather be my Self'e, 
 Mighty, and to be fear'd, then my condition 
 Which hath beenc Imooth as Oyle, foft as yong Dov/ne, 
 And therefore loft that Title ofrefpec^r, 
 Which the proud foulc ne're payes,but to the proud. 
 
 War. Our houfe (my Soueraigne Liege)llitle deferucs 
 The fcourge of greatneflc to be vfed on it, 
 And that fame grcctne ffe too, which our ownc band* 
 Hauebolpe to make fo portly. 
 
 Nr. My Lord. 
 
 King. Worceftcr get thee gone : for I do fee 
 Danger and disobedience in thine eye. 
 Ofir.yourprefenceis too bold and peremptory, 
 And M aieftie might neuer yet endure 
 The moody Frontier of a feruant brow, 
 You haue good Icauctoleaue vi. When we need 
 Your vfc and counfell.we (ball fend for you. 
 You were about to fpeake. 
 
 North. Yea, my good Lord. 
 
 Thofe 
 
tte Firft 'Part ofH\*ng Henry the Fourth 
 
 Thofe Prifoircrs in your Highnefle demanded. 
 Which Harrj Pfrcj heere t Hl*n?Aon cooke, 
 Were ($ he fayes) not with fueh ftrength denied 
 As W35 dehuertd to your Maiefty : 
 Who cither through enuy.ormifprin'on, 
 
 guilty pf this fault ; and noc my Sonne. 
 
 Hot. My Liege, 1 did deny no Prifoner*. 
 But, I lemembcr when the fight was done, 
 When I was dry with Rage, and cxtreameToyle, 
 Baeathle(Te,and Fainc, leaning vpon my Sword, 
 Came there a wtaine Lord, neat and trimly drefl; 
 Frefhastt Bride- groome.sntihtj Chin new reap t, 
 S'ne.w'd like a fl obble Land at Harueft home. 
 He was perfumed like a Milliner, 
 And 't wist hit Fmger and hi?Thun-.be,he held 
 A Pouncet.box : winch cucr and anon 
 He gauehis Nofe,and took't away againr: 
 Who therewith angry, when it next cacne there, 
 Tooke it in Snuffc . And (Till he fmil'd and'talk'd 
 And at the Souldiers bare dead bodies by, 
 He call'J them votaught Knsues, Vnmannrly, 
 Tobring aflouenly vnhandfomeCoatfe 
 Betwixt the Winde.and hit Nobility. 
 With many Holiday and Lady tcmne 
 He queftipn'd me ; Among the reft, demanded 
 My Pnfoners.in your Maiefties bebalfe. 
 I then, all-fmarnng j with my wounds being cold, 
 (Tobe fo pefteted with a Popingay) 
 Out of my Grecfl?, and my Impatience, 
 Anrwcr'd{neglefting!y) I knownowhar. 
 He fhould, 01 fhould not : For he made me mtd. 
 To fee him fliide fo briskc, and finell fo fwect, 
 And talke folike a Waiting-Gentlewoman, 
 OfGun,& DrumvnJ Wounds: God faue thematic; 
 And telling me, the Souerai gn'il thing oo catth 
 Was Parmacity, for an inward btuife a 
 And that it was great pitty* fo it was, 
 That villanous Salt-peter fhould be digg'd 
 Out of the Bowclsof the hstmleffe Earth, 
 Which many a good Tall Fe'.low ha4 deftro/d 
 So Cowardly. And bu for ihefe vileGunnes, 
 He would himfelfe haue bcene a Souldter. 
 This bald, vnioynted Chat of his (my Lord) 
 Made me toanfwer indirecMy (as I (aid.) 
 And 1 befeech you, let not this report 
 Come currant for an Accufation, 
 Betwixt my Loue,andyoui high Maitfiy. 
 
 Hunt. The circumliance conh*dered,good rny Lord, 
 What euer Harry Pereit then had faid, 
 To fuch a perfon, and in fuch a place, 
 A t fuch a time, with all the refl retold, 
 May reafonably dye,and neuer rife- 
 To do him wrong.oraiiy wav impeach 
 What then he faid, fo he wnfay it now. 
 
 Ktng. Why yet doth deny his Prifonerj, 
 But with Prouifo and Exception, 
 That we ac our owne charge, (hall ranfome flraight 
 His Brother-in-Law.the tboli(h Mffune/- f 
 Who (in my foule)hath wilfully bctraid 
 The liuss of rhofe, that h did leade to Fight. 
 Againft the great Magitisn.damn'd Gindowi 
 Whofe daughter (a we heare)th< Earl* of Much 
 Hath lately married. Shall our Cotters then, 
 Be emptied, to redceme a Traitor home ? 
 Shall we buy Treafon . and indent with Feates, 
 When they haue loft and for fey ted tbemfelue$. 
 
 No : on the barren Mcuntaineltt him fterue: 
 For I (hall neuer hold that man my Friend,; 
 Whofe tongue <hal! aske roe for one peny coft 
 Tojranfome home reuolted Mntaacr. 
 
 Hot. Reuolted UUartimert 
 He neuer did fall off, my Soueraigne Liege, 
 But by the chance of Warre : to p txue that true. 
 Needs no more but one tongue. For all chofe Woundt, 
 Thofe mouthed Wounds, which valiantly he tooke. 
 When en the gentle Seuernes fiedgie banke. 
 In (ingleOppofition hand to hand, 
 He did confound the beft part of an houre 
 In changing hardiment with great Gltmtower: 
 Three times they brealh'd, and three times did they drl"\ 
 Vpoo agreement, of fwift Scyerucs flood ; 
 Who then afffighted with their bloody lookes, 
 Ran furefuliy among the trembling Reeds, 
 And hid his'crifpe-head in the hollow banke, 
 Blood-Hained with thcfe Valiant Combatants. 
 Neuer did bafe and rotcen Policy 
 Coiouiher working with fuch deadly wounds { 
 Nor neuer could ih6 Noble (JMcrtiaur 
 Receiue fo many, and ell wilKngly : 
 Then let him not be (land'red with Reuott. 
 
 King. Thou do' ft bely him Percy t thou do ft bely him; 
 He neuer did encounter with Clendovcr: 
 I tell dice, he durft as well haue met the diuell alone, 
 As OVHH Gteidcwer for an enemy. 
 Art thou not afliam'd? But Sirrah, henceforth 
 Let me not heare you fpeake ofMoriirafr. 
 Send me your Prifonets with the fipeedieft meanes, 
 Or you (hall heare in fuch a kinde from me 
 As will difpleafeye. My Lord MrffanJwftwi 
 We Licen(eyoui departure with your fonne 
 Send vs your Prifonet s,or you'l heare of it. 
 
 Hat. And if the diuell come and roare for them 
 I will not fend them. I will after Anight 
 And tell him fo : for I will eafe my heart, 
 Although it be with hazard of my head. 
 
 Ncr. What? drunke with choller/flay & paufe awhife, 
 Hcere comes your Vnckle. Enter Uferceflcr, 
 
 Ha. SpeakeofMerr/mw? 
 Yes, I will fpeake of him, and let my foule 
 Want mercy, if I do not icy ne with him. 
 In his bchtjfe, ite empty all thefc Vetoes, 
 And flied my deere blood drop by drop i'th duft* 
 But I will lift the downfall CMcni&er 
 A* high i'th Ayre,as this Vnthankfull King, 
 As this Ingrite aud Cankrcd f BttBi*g6rok$* 
 
 Nor. Brother ,tbe King bath made your Nephew mad 
 
 tvor. Who fttooke this heate vp after I was gone 
 
 Hit . H will (forfoothjhaik all my Prifoners}: 
 And when I vrg'd the ranfotn once againe 
 Of my Wiucs Brother,then his cheeke iook'dpate; 
 And on my face he tum'd aneye of death, 
 Trembling eucn at the nameof Mortiaer. 
 
 War. .1 cannot blame him: was h not proclsim'd 
 By Rtcbitrdihxt. dead is. the next of blopd ? 
 
 Nor. He was: I heard the Proclamation, 
 And then it was, when the vnbappy King 
 (Whofe wrongs in vs God pardon) did fet forth 
 Vpon his Iri(h Expedition ; 
 From whence he intercepted r did ttturnt 
 Tabc depasM,and ftiortly murtheted. 
 War And for whofe death,we in the worlds wldemouih 
 Liue fcandalii'd.and foully fpokenof. 
 
The Fir (I Tart o/King Henry tbe Fourth* 
 
 Hot. But ioft (pray you ; did King Rtfbard ikttn 
 ProcUinu my brotlici Mortimer t 
 Hryre rn (he Crownc ? 
 
 Nor He did, my felfe did hear* it. 
 
 Hot, Nay (hen I cnnot blame his-Coufin King, 
 That wt(h d him on rh/r barren Mount jmcs (hru'd. 
 But (lull u be. that you chat f (he Crowne 
 Vpon the head of this forgetfull man, 
 And for his fake, wore (he detefted bloc 
 Of murtherous fubornation?Shairit be. 
 That you a world of curfes vndergoe, 
 Being the Agents, or bfc fecond meancs, 
 The Cord*, the Ladder, or the Hangman rather ? 
 O pardon, if thai I defcend fo low, 
 To (hew the Line, and the Predicament 
 Wherfin you ranga vnder this fobtill King. 
 Shall it for fhame, be fpoken in thefe dayes. 
 Or fill vp Chronicles in time to come, 
 That men of your Nobility and Power, 
 Did gage them both in an vniuft behalfc 
 (As Both of you, God pardon it, haue done) 
 To put downt RtcharA, that fweet louely Rofe, 
 And plant thi s Thorne, this Canker "StelLi^trooly t 
 Andfliall it in more frame be further fpokn, 
 That you are tbol'd, diCcarded, and fhookeorT 
 By him, for whom thefe flumes ye vnderwent ? 
 No : yrt time fciuo, \\ herein yo-j may icciceme 
 Your banifh'd Honors, and refloreyourfelues 
 Into the good Thoughts of the world againc. 
 Reoenge the getting and difdam'd contempt 
 Of this proud King, who fiudies day and nigl 
 To anfwet all the Debt he owes vnto you. 
 
 n,gh 
 
 Eocn with the bloody payment of your deaths i 
 Therefore I fay- 
 
 Of or. Peace Coufin, fay no more. 
 And now I will vnclaspe a Secret booke, 
 And to your quicke conceyumg Di (content , 
 lie readcyou Matter, dcepe and dangerous, 
 As fullofpcrill and aduenturouf Spirit, 
 Astoo're-wslkeaCurrent, roaring louJ 
 On the vnftedfaft fooring of a Speare. 
 
 Hat. If he fall in, good night, or finkc or fwirome 
 Send danger from the Halt vnto the Weft, 
 So Honor crofle it from the North to South, 
 And let them grapple : The blood more llirrtt 
 Torowre a Lyon.then to (tart a Hare. 
 
 ffar. Imagination of focne great exploit, 
 Driutthim beyond the bounds of Patience. 
 
 Ha. By heiuen, me thinket it were an eaiie leap, 
 To phukt bright Honor from che pale-fac'd Moont, 
 Ordiueinto thebottomeof the dcepe, 
 Where Fadome-line could neuer couch the ground, 
 And plucke vp drowned Honor by the Lodes : 
 So he that dotli redeeme her thence, might, wear e 
 Without Co-riua!l,all her Dignities: 
 But out vpon"\ hrs halfe-fac'd Fellowship. 
 
 VST. He apprehends a World of F guresherr, 
 Bnt not the forme of what he fhould attend : 
 Good Coufm giue me audience for a- while, 
 And lift to me. 
 
 Hot. I cry you mercy. 
 
 Wn. Thofe fame Noble Scottes 
 That are your Prlfonen. 
 
 Hot. lie kerpe them all. 
 Bv heaue n, he (hall not hane a Scot of them: 
 No tU Scoc would faue hit Soule^be {ball not. 
 
 He kecpe them, by this Uand. 
 
 WOT. You fort away, 
 And lend no care vnto my purpofes. 
 Thofe Prifoners you fhall kecpe. 
 
 Hot. N ay, 1 will i that's flat: 
 He faid, he would not ranfome Manmer, 
 Forbad my tongue to'fpeakeof^/0rr/mn% 
 But I will ftndehira whenhelyes afiecpe, 
 And in his care, lie holla Mtrtmtr* 
 Nay. He haue a Starling fliall be taught to fpeake 
 Nothing buVtfcrrw-,and giue it-biro, 
 To keeps his anger ftill io motion. 
 
 War. Heare you Coufin : a word. 
 
 Htt. All ftudies heere I folemnly defie, 
 Sauehow to gall and pinch this BuBiogbrMkf, 
 And that fame S word aod Buckler Prince of Wales. 
 But that I thi nice his Father loues him not, 
 And would be glad he met with fomc mifcbaoce, 
 I would haue poyfon'd him with a pot of Ale. 
 
 War. Farewell Kinfuian : He talke to you 
 When yon are better tempet'd to attend . 
 
 Nor. Why what a Wafpe-tongu'd & impatient fools 
 Art thou, to breake into this Wocnans mcod, 
 Tying thine eare to no tongue but thine owne ? 
 
 Hot. Why look you, I am whipt & fcourg'd with rods, 
 N:id,*nd ftung with P<fmires,when Iheare 
 Of this vil Politician "BKUtngbraokg. 
 In \it\>*rdt time : What ds'yt call the place ? 
 A plague vpon't, it is in GlouHerfhire . 
 'Twat, where the madcap Duke his Vnclekepc, 
 His Vnele Yoik?,where Jfirft bow'd my knee 
 Vnto this King of Smiles, this BuBmek-ooke: 
 When you and he came backs from Raocnfpurgh. 
 
 N*. AtBarkleyCaRj. 
 
 Hot. You fay true t 
 Why what a caudle deale of curwfie, 
 This fawning Grey- hound then did ptofrct me. 
 Looke when his infant Fortune came to age. 
 And gentle Harry Terry, and ktnde Coufin : 
 O, the Diuell take fuch Couzeners.God forgtue me, 
 Good Vnde Sell your tale, for I haue done. 
 
 WOT. Nsy, if you haue not, too't agaioc, 
 Wee'l (lay your leyfure. 
 
 Hot. 1 haue done infooth. 
 
 H'tr. Then once more to your Scottifh Prisoners. 
 Deliuer them vp without their tanfome ftrajght, 
 And make the Dcwtttf fonne your onely roeane 
 For powres in Scotland : which for diuers reafons 
 Which I (hall fend you written, b aflur'd 
 Will ea(Uy be granted you, my Lord. 
 Your $onnc in Scotland being thns impl y*d, 
 Shall fccredy into the bofome crcepe 
 Of that fame noble Prelate, well belou'd, 
 TheArchbifhop. 
 
 Hot. OfYorte,is'tnot? 
 
 War. True, who beates had 
 His Brothers death at Briftm, the Lord Smxft. 
 1 fpeakcnot this in estimation, 
 Ac what I tbinke might be, but what I know 
 I$-niminated,plotted,and let downe, 
 And onely ftayes but to behold the face 
 Of that occsfion that (hall bring it on, 
 
 Ha. Ifmellhi 
 Vpon my life, it will do wondVous well. 
 
 Nor. Before the game's a-foot, thou ftill let-ft flip. 
 
 Ket, V/hy.ie cannot choofc but be a Noble plot, 
 
 And 
 
The Firft Tart ofl(mg Henry the Fourth. 
 
 ding in the (table 
 
 t .Car. Nay fofc I pray ye, I know a trick worth two 
 
 of dm 
 
 Gad. I pretnce lend ir* thine. 
 
 l.Car. I,vrhen,canfltellf Lend mee thy Lanthorne 
 (quoth .a) marry llcfeetheehang'djirft. 
 
 Cad. Sirra Carrier : IVhautimedo you mean to come 
 to London? 
 
 i.Car. Time enouph to goe ro bed with a Candle, I 
 warrant thee. Come neighbour ijltngget, wec'llcallvp 
 the Gentlemen, they wilJ along with company, for they 
 haue great charge. Exeunt 
 
 Enttr Ctumtzrlaine. 
 
 Cad. Whatho.Chamberlaine? 
 
 Cham, At hand quoth Ptck-purfe. 
 
 Gad. That's euea as faire,as at hand quoth the Clum- 
 berlame: For thou varieft no more from picking ot Pur- 
 fes. then giuing direction, doth from labouring Thou 
 lay tt the plot, how. 
 
 Cbam. Good morrow MaTter Gadi-H,H, it hold* eur- 
 tarlt that I told you yeflernight. There's a Franklin in the 
 Wilde of Kent, hath brought three hundred Matkes wwh 
 |m in Gold: I heard him tell it to one of his company lift 
 night as Supper ; a kinde of Auditor, one that hath abun- 
 dance of charge too (God knowcs what) they are vp al- 
 icady, and cell for Egges and Butter. They will away 
 ptefcurly. 
 
 Cad. Sirra, fthey roeete not with S.Nicholas Clark , 
 Ileeiuetheethisnecke. 
 
 Cham. No, lie none of it : I prythee keep that for the 
 Hangman, for I know thou worfhipftS -Nicholas at tru- 
 ly at a man of faHhood may. 
 
 Cad. What talked thou to me of the Hangman ^ If 1 
 hang, He make a fat payre of Gallows. For, If I hang, 
 old Sir lobn hangs with mee, and thou know*ft hre't no 
 Staruelmg. Tut, there ale other Troiant that J dream? 
 not of, the which (for rpoit fake) are content to doe the 
 Profeffton fomc grace ; that would (if mailers fhould bee 
 look VI wto) for their owne Credit fake, make all Whole. 
 I am ioyned wi th no Pooc-hnd-R kew, no Long-fbffc 
 Ax-penny finkers,none ofthtfemad Muftachio-pujj/ic- 
 hu'd Maltwormes, but with Nobility, and TranquiliHe; 
 Bourgomafters, and great Oneycrr, fuc-h as- can helde in, 
 fiich as will finite fooner then ipcakc ; and fpeake foonrr 
 then dnnke, and drinke fooner then pray: and yet I lye, 
 for they pray continually vnfo their Saint the Common- 
 wealth ; or rather, not toptay to her, but prey on henfor 
 they tide vpScdowneofl hcr,and make hit their Boots. 
 
 Cham. What.the Commonwealth their Booiesf Will 
 (he hold out waiet in foule way ? 
 
 Cod. She will,(he will; luRicchathliqaor'd her. We 
 fteale as in 3 Ca(tle,cockfure : we haue the receu ofFern- 
 fccdc.we walke inuiftble. 
 
 Cham. Nay, I thinke rather, you are more beholding 
 to th Night, then tothefernfeed,foryour walking in- 
 uifiblc. 
 
 G*d Gt tie me thy hand 
 Thou fnal t haue a (hare in our purpofe 
 As I am a true man. 
 
 Ckarn. Nay. rather let mee rue it, s you are a falfe 
 Thrcfe. 
 
 G*<t. Goe loo : tftnu is > common name to all men. 
 
 Bid th* Oflltr bring theGelding out of the ftabk. Fare- 
 
 well.ye muddy Knauc. Extnat. 
 
 e a Seau 
 
 And then th< power of Scot!and,and of Yorke 
 To ioyne with Mtvtimtr, He. 
 
 &OT. Andfo they (hill. 
 
 Hft . Jnfaithh is exceedingly well aym'd. 
 
 S^ar. And 'tis no little icifon bids vs fpeed. 
 Tofaoc our heads, by raifingof a Head : 
 For, beatc our fclues as euen.as wecan, 
 Tle King will alway cs thinke him in our debt, 
 And thinke. we thinke out fclues vnfatisfjed, 
 Till he hath found a time to pay vs home. 
 And fee already, how he doth bcginnc 
 To make vs (Usngers to his iookes ofloue. 
 
 Hot. Hedoes, he does; wee'l be reueng'd on him. 
 
 I far. Coufin/arewell. No further go in this, 
 Then I by Letters flwll tiir*& yourcoutfe 
 When time is ripe, which will be fodainly: 
 lie (tcale to Glfdener, and loe, Mortimer. 
 Whreyou^nd Dcwto.and our powres at once, 
 As I will faft\ion it, (hall happily meete, 
 Tobeare our forr.unes.in our owne Aroog armes, 
 Which now we hold at much vntertainty. ' 
 
 Nor. Farewell good Brother, we (hall thrive, I truft . 
 
 Hct Vncle.adicu : O let the houres be (hort 
 TUL/ields,andblowes,and grones.applaud our fpo.#f 
 
 A&us Secuntfur. Scena Trtma. 
 
 Enter a Corner with a LaMtenembu kaad. 
 
 \. Car Hejgh-ho, an't be not fourebythe d*y,Ifebe 
 hang'd. Charles **tnt is ooer the new Chimney, and yet 
 ourhorfenotpackt. WhatOAIer? 
 
 Oft. Anon.anon. 
 
 ijfor. IpretheeTom,beateCuts Saddle, pucafew 
 Flockes in the point : the poore lade is wrung in the wi- 
 t hersjO-.it of al! ceffc. 
 
 titter another Carrier. 
 
 a.Car. Peafe and Beanes are as danke here as a Dog, 
 and this is the next way to gtue poore lades the Bo tcs : 
 This houfe is turned vpfide downelince 7(ot>i the O flier 
 dyed. 
 
 i .Car. Poore fellow neuer ioy 'd fince the pnce of oats 
 tofe, it was the death ofhim. 
 
 z. Car. I thinkethis isihemoft villaooushouleinal 
 London rode for Fleas: I am Rung like t Teneh. 
 
 t.for. Like a Tench f There is ne're a KinginChri- 
 ftendome.could be bettet; bit, then I hauebeenc fioce the 
 ftrftCockfo 
 
 r.C*r. Why, you w'rll allow vs ne're a'jourdeo. and 
 then we leak e in your Crumney : and your Chamber-lye 
 breed* Fleas like a Loach. 
 
 l. Car. WhitOftler.cotne away, and bhngd,-come 
 away. 
 
 a. Car. 1 haue a Gammon of Bacon, and two razes of 
 Gingetjfo be deliuered at farte as Channg.crorte. 
 
 l. Car. TheTnrkiesinmy Pannier are quite ftarued 
 Whit Oft'er? A plague on rhce,haft thoo neuet an eye in 
 thy head PCan'ft not heare > And t'wer* not a good a 
 deedas drinke (obreak thepateoftKft.I amavery VU- 
 laine. Com and be Sang'd.hafl no faith in the* ? 
 Emir Cadi-b,!. 
 
 tjtul Good-morrow Carriers What's a clockef 
 
 C*r [thmkettbetwoaclocke. 
 
 6*i 1 pietheekndme thy LanthotnetofeemyGel- 
 
'emytlxFottrtk. 
 
 fiter tr t etj>yntt,&!ti Pfto. 
 
 pointt Comefheltcr.fheltft, I haurremoued falftaft 
 Horfe f and he fr etslike a gum d V e lt. 
 frin. Stand deft. 
 
 Fat. Pwtft^oinei, and be hang'd Pointi. 
 Pr m . Peaceye fat-kidney dRafcall, what a brawling 
 doflthoukeepe 
 
 fat. What />/*/. Hat) 
 
 Pnn. Heis walk'd vptotbetopofthernll.Ilegofeek 
 n. 
 
 Fat. I >maccurfl to rob in that Theefe company: that 
 lafcall hifh remoued my Horfc,nd tied him Iknov. not 
 arhere. J r I trauelt but foure foot by the fquire further a 
 : oote, I {hall breake my windc. Well, I doubt not but 
 ;odyeifsiredeathforaH this, if I fcspe hanging for kil- 
 ing that Rogue, Ihau forfwornehis company hours-!/ 
 any time this two and twenty yeare.& yet I am bewttcht 
 with the Rogue* company. IftheRafcallhauenot giuen 
 me medicinei to make rne leue hitn.Ik behanp'H;ic could 
 not belf: I hauedrunke Medicine;. Peintt, HA!, 
 Plague vpon you both, Tiaratlph, Ptg \ lie flaruc'crc I 
 cb a fcote further. And 'twere not as good a deede as TO 
 Irinkc, lorurne True-man, and to leaue thfc Rogues, 1 
 mthcvericft VarUt that uer chewed with a Tooth 
 :ight yards of vneuen ground, is tbriefcore & ten miles 
 foot with me : and the (tony-hearted Villainei fcnowe it 
 ell enough. A plague vpon'r.whe-n Th**u cannot be 
 rue oneio another. T'fityVhifllf. 
 
 w : a pUgue light vponyou all. Giuemy Horft you 
 logues : giue me my Horfe,and be hang'd. 
 
 in. Peace ye fit gottes, lye downc, lay thine eare 
 lofe to the ground. and lift if thou can heare the tread of 
 'rauellers. 
 
 Fat. Haueyou any Leauers to lift mr vp again being 
 swne > He not bezte mine owne fl(h fo far afoot agarn, 
 r oJI the ccine in ihy Fathers Exchequer Whac i plague 
 meaneyeto colt me thur? 
 
 ^r.Thou ly'ft.thou srt not rotted, thou rt vncolted> 
 Fill. 1 prethee good Pnnee //</,help me tomy horfe, 
 oo<i Kings fonne. 
 
 frin. OutyouRogue, fhillj beyourOftier i> 
 fal. Go hang thy felfc in thine owne heire-apparant- 
 arters: Ifl be tane. lie peach for this: andl haue not 
 illads made on all, anJ fung to n!<hy tunes, in a Cup of 
 ck be my poyfon : when a ieft i fo fot wsrd, it a foot* 
 oo, I hate it 
 
 Emer Gadt.htt. 
 
 Gi Stand. 
 
 fW. SoIdoagainnmywiH. 
 Pein. O 'tii our Setter, 1 know his voyce 
 a-Jalfe, whatnewe ? 
 
 "Bur. Cafe yc,cafsy?; on wLch your Vizard*, trure'* 
 >ny of the Kings eommmg down* the hiJI, 'cis going 
 the Kings Exclnq'Jtr. 
 
 f W.You he you rogue,'tij going to the Kings Tauern. 
 C>W. There's enough to make v all. 
 F*L Tebehangd. 
 
 You route Intli front thtm in :h nattow Lar.t, 
 J,vill waike lovw; if they fcap from yovrta 
 counter, then ihey light on vi. 
 
 Cad. Some eight or ten. 
 
 Fal. W ill they nov rob vt? 
 
 Prm. What. a Coward Su Mo Paunch > 
 
 Fat. 
 but yet no Coward, Hal 
 
 Prin. Wee'Heaufthxt to the proof?. 
 Pwi. Sirra Jacke.tby horfe Rands behind* thfched.j 
 when thon need'A him. thete thow ftialt find* him. Fa A- 
 well.andflandfaft. 
 
 Fal. Now cannot 1 flrikehim.if ( fhould b* hang'd. 
 
 Prin. fifed, where ate cur difguifeW 
 
 Pfin. Heerehardby :S*rdclofe. 
 
 Fat. Now my Matters, happy man behis dole, fay! 
 euery man to his bufincfTc. 
 
 fnttr Travellers, 
 
 Tr* Come Neighbor: iheboyftiall leadfourHorfo 
 downe the hill : Wee'J walke a-foot awhj|e,aod eafecur 
 Lcgges. 
 
 Thfuti. Stay. 
 
 Fal. Sicike: down with them, cut the villain 
 a whorfon Caterpillars . Bacon-fed Kn^uft, thty hale v 
 youth ; downe with them, fleece them. 
 
 Tr*. O,we are vndone.both we and our> for euer. 
 
 Ftl. Hang ye gorbellied knaues,4re you vnJone ? No 
 ye F.it ChurTes, I would your flore ^were heere. On B 
 cons on, what ye knaus ? Yong menmuft liur. you : 
 Grand lurerf ,areye t Wee'l iure ye ifatth. 
 
 Hee r f they reb tkim,#td bmdt ikon ir<r rh< 
 
 Prin. The Theeueshatie bound theTtuc-mens Nw 
 fouid thou and I rob theTheeuet.and gomttiiy to L 
 don, it would be argument for aVVeeke, Laughter fci a 
 Moneth.anda good ieft for <utr 
 
 Pjmt. Stand c. loft, I heare them tomming. 
 
 Enter Th tenet agam.' 
 
 Tat. Come my Maftfrs, In vs frvire,and then toharffe 
 before day: and thePfincf and Poynes bee not twajr- 
 rand Cowards, there's no equity (lirring. There's no mot 
 valour in thatPoyncs,than in a wildeDuck*. 
 
 PfM. Your money. 
 
 Pftn. VUlaines. 
 ts4t they art faring jkt Prince <WPoynci/*r vftntherr- .. 
 
 Tbtj allriei away^tiuing the bacif behind them. 
 
 Pnaet. Got with much cafe. Now merrily toHorfwi 
 TheTheeuss arc fcsttred,and pofTcft wth fear fo ftrong- 
 ly, that they dare not meet each other : each takes hi.< fel- 
 low for art Officer . Away gecd Ned, Fat/faf* fwcae to 
 dcath.and Lards the Icsrit earth as he ws'.kes 3long;wer t 
 not for laughing,! fljould pitry htm. 
 
 Pun. How the Rogue roar'd. Exeunt, 
 
 Enttr HotfpHrri fetus, reading a Letter, 
 mint orvxe part ft^Lcrd, Jeouldbte wtStsntenttdi 
 he ft, in rtjttS aftht tavt I heart year kauft 
 
 Ht 
 
The FtrftTart ofK^ng Henry the Fourth. 
 
 55 
 
 He could be contented Why it he not then? in refpect of 
 che loue he beares our houfe. He fhewes in this, he loues 
 his owns Barr.e better then he loues our hoult . Let me 
 fee fome more. Tbe purpoft jot vndtrtak$ is .d*ngtrnu. 
 Why that's certiine :'Tis dangerous to take a Colde, to 
 flrep*, to drink*: burl tell you (my Lord foole) out of 
 thisNetile,Danger; wepluckethiiplower, Safety. The 
 purpofejfOM vtidtrnke u dangerous, the Trieuds yen hone na- 
 med VHCtrnuae, the Time it fdfe -vafarttd, and Jour vtbolt 
 Pits to (ifbt, fa the etnnierpoit.e af ' fo great an Opptjttion. 
 Sayyoufo.fayyoufo: 1 fy vntoyou againe, you are a 
 (hallow cowardly Hind,and you Lye. What a Ucke- 
 brainemhiJ?! protcft, our plot is as good a plot as euer 
 was laid ; our Friend true and conflant : AgoodPlotte, 
 good Ftiends.and full of expeftat ion : An excellent plot, 
 Tcry good Friends. What aFfoftyfpirited rogue is this? 
 Why, my Lord^ of Yorke commends the plot , and the 
 eener)I conrfe of the a#on. By thit hand t if I were now 
 By this Rifcall,! could btaine him with his Ladies Fin. 
 Is there not my Father, my Vnckle, andmyScJfc, Lord 
 Edmund Mortimer,my Lord of TV^f.and 0e* Cjtendow'! 
 Is there not befides. the Dow^Ui ? Haue I not all their let- 
 ters. to meete me in Annas by th't ninth of tht next Mo- 
 net^ ? and are they not lomc of them fet forward already? 
 What i Pagan Rifcall is this ? An Infidel). Ha, you (hall 
 fee now in very fincerity of Fcare and Cold heart, will he 
 to the King, and lay open all our proceedings. O, I could 
 diuide my felfe, and go to buffets, for mouing fuch a difh 
 of sktm'J .Vfilk with fo honourable an Action. Hang him, 
 let him tell the King we are prepared. J will fct forwards 
 to night. 
 
 HOW now Kate,] muA Icaueyou within thcTc two hours. 
 
 La. O my good Lord, why areyou thus alone t 
 per what offence haue 1 this fortnight bin 
 Abanifh'd woman from my flurries bed < 
 Teil rne(fweetLord) what is't that takes from thcc 
 T^y (tomacke.pleafure.snd thy golden fieepc i 
 Why doft thou bend thine eyes vpon the earth ? 
 And dart fo often when thou fut'ft ajone ? 
 Why hart thou loft the frefh blood in thy cheekes > 
 And giuen my Treafures and my rights of thee, 
 To thicke-ey 'i mufing, and cufft melancholly 
 In my faint-flumbets, 1 by thee haue watcht, 
 And heard thee murmore tales of Iron Warret : 
 Speaketcarmes of manage to thy bounding Steed, 
 Cry courage to the field. And thou had talk'd 
 GfiaUies.and Retires; Trenches, Tents, 
 OfPalizadoes.Frontiere.Parapets, 
 OfBafiliskes, of Canon, Culuetin, 
 Of Prifoners ranfome, and of Souldiers flaine, 
 And all the current of a headdy right. 
 Thy fpirit within thcc hath beene fo at Wane, 
 And thus hath fo bcftitt'd theein thy fleepc, 
 That beds of fw ease hath ftood vpon thy Brow, 
 Like bubbles in a late-dtfturbed Sireamc ; 
 And in thy face ftrange motions haue appear'd. 
 Such as we fee when men redraine their breath 
 On fome great fodaine hart. O what portents are thcfe? 
 Some hcafliebufineflehath my Lord In hand, 
 And I mud know it : elfe he loues me not. 
 
 Hat. What ho ; Is GiliUms with the Packet gone ? 
 
 Ser. He is my Lord.an houre agone. 
 W/.Haih Butltr brought triofeliorfes frocheSherirTe? 
 
 Ser. Onehcrfe,my Lord,he brought euen now. 
 
 Hot. What Hotfe ? A Roane.a crop earev'i* itnot. 
 
 Ser. Iti&myLord. 
 
 Hot. ThatKoane Ot!l be my Throne. Weil, I will 
 backe him ftraight. E#n, bid Butler lead him forth 
 iutotheParke. 
 
 LA. But heare you.my Lord. 
 
 Hot. What fa/ftthou my Lady? 
 
 L*. What is it carries you a way? 
 
 Hot. Why.my horfe(my Loue)my horfe. 
 
 Let. Out youmad-headd Ape, a Weazell hath not 
 fuchadealeofSpknc,asyouaretoft with. Infooth lie 
 know your bufincfle Harrj, that 1 will. I feare my Bro- 
 ther A/srfwwpr doth nirretbout his Title, and hathfent 
 for you 10 line his entei prize. But if you go- 
 
 Hot. So farrea foot, I (Tiall be weary, Loue. 
 
 La. Come,cqme,you Paraquito, anfwermcdireclly 
 vnto this queftion. that I fnslUskc. Indeede llcfareake 
 thy little finger Harrj t \f thou wilt not tel me true. 
 
 HM. Away ,away you trifWr : Loue, I loue thee not, 
 I eare not for thee Kate : thii is no world 
 To play with Mammets, and to tilt with lips. 
 We muft haue bloodicNbfp s.snd crack'd CrowneJ, 
 And paffc them currant too. Cods n^rny horfe. 
 What fay 'ft ihou /Ca/r ? whir wold'ft thou haue with me ? 
 
 La. Do ye not loue me? Do ye not indeed? 
 Well, do not then. For fince you loue me nor 
 Iwill not loue my fclfe.. Do you not foue roe? 
 Nay.teSl me if thou fpeak'ft in left or no. 
 
 Hot. Come, wilt thou fee me ride? 
 And when I am a horfbfeicke, I will fweare 
 I lone thee infinitely. But hearke you K*te t 
 I muft not haue you henceforth, queftion me, 
 Whether I go : nor reifon whereabout. 
 Whether I muft, i rotirt: and to conclude. 
 This Buening muft I leaue thee,gentle Katt. 
 I know you wife.but yet no further wife 
 Then Harry Perciei wife. Conflant you are, 
 But yet a woman : and for fecrecie, 
 No Lady clofer. For 1 will beleeuc 
 Thou wilt not vttet whit rhou do'ft not know, 
 And fo farre wilt 1 ttuft thee.gentle Kate. 
 
 IM. Howfofarrc ? 
 
 //('. Not ?n inch further. Butharkeyou Kate, 
 Whither I go, thither (hall you go too ; 
 To day will 1 f*t forth, to morrow you. 
 Will this content you Katt ? 
 
 L. It muft offeree. Sxetwe 
 
 Scena Quarta. 
 
 Enter Prince *nd Point i. 
 
 Trtti. A T ^,prthcc come out of that fat roome,& lend 
 me thy hand to laugh a little. 
 
 foinct. Where haft bcne/fc? 
 
 9rin. With three or foure Logger-heads, amongft J 
 orfourefcoreHog(head$. 1 haue founded dwveriebife 
 firing of humility. Sirra.I am fwom brother to a leafli of 
 Drawers.and can call them by their nomes.as Tom Dicke, 
 and FraiKu They take it already vpon their confidence, 
 that though I be but Prince of Wales, yet I am the King 
 6fCuncfie:ielling roe flatly I am no proud lack like F-rf- 
 /?,*f<r,but a Corinrhian,a lad of mettle, a good boy t and 
 when 1 am King of England,! fhall command al the good 
 Laddet in Eaft-cheape. They call drinking deep*, dy- 
 ing Scarlet ; and \vhen you breath in youf watering, then 
 
TheFirfr TartofKcngHeniy theRvrtb. 
 
 they cry hcm,and bid you play it oif. To conclude, 1 am 
 fo good * proficient im one quarter of an houre. that I can 
 drinke with any Tinker in hit ownc Language duringmy 
 life. 1 cell thee AW,tho u haft loft much honor, that thou 
 wer*t not with me in this action : but fweet Ntdjio fwee- 
 ten which name ofHtd,l giue thee this peniworth of Su- 
 gar, cbpt eucn now into my hand by an vnder Skinker, 
 one that neuerfpakr other Enghfh in his life, then Eight 
 fbiltaift vtdjixpaict, and, Ton art wtlctme : with this (mil 
 addition, xf,*/*w/r, Scarf* Pint of 'Dotard in tki 
 Hulft MtHt,oi fo. But Ntd, to driue away time till F<</- 
 fttjfe come, 1 prythee doe thou ftandin'fomeby-roome, 
 while 1 qucfiion my puny Drawer, to what end hee gaue 
 me the Sugar, and do nencr leauc calling Traacit, that his 
 Tale to me msy be nothing but, Anon ; flep afide, and He 
 fhew thee a Prefident. 
 
 Points. 
 
 Prin. 
 
 Ptn. 
 
 Enter T)nr*er. 
 'M. Aoon.anon fir ;.lookc downe into the Pomgar- 
 
 Priace, Come hither /><>. 
 
 Fr. My Ix>rd. 
 
 Trim. How long baft dio J to fcrue, Francis ? 
 
 Frtn. Forfoothiiceyearcs^ndas much a> to. . 
 
 POIH. Francis. 
 
 Frtn. Anon, anon fir. 
 
 fn. Fiue yeares : Berlady a. long Leafe for the clin- 
 king of Pewter. But Francis, dareft thou be fo valiant, a 
 to play the coward with thy Indenture, & fhew it a faire 
 paireof hecles.and run from it? 
 
 fr*. OLord fir, lie be fworoe vpou all the Books in 
 England,! could finde in ray heart, 
 
 Pain. Ftancis. 
 
 Fro*, Anon.anoo fir. 
 
 Pria. How old art thou.Fr-wrw ? 
 
 FT-*/?. Let me fee, about Michaelmas next 1 flhslbc 
 
 torn. Franctt. 
 
 Frvt. Anoli fir\ pray y ou ftay a litde.my Lord. 
 
 Prix Naybutharkeyou^ranci*, for the Sugar thou 
 gsoeft me/twas a penyworth.waj't-not ? 
 
 Fr4M. O Lord fir, I would u had bene two. 
 
 Prin I will giue thee fur it a thoufand pound : Aske 
 mevflien thou wilt,nd thou fhskhaue it. 
 
 pain, Francis. 
 
 Frxn f Anon,anon. 
 
 /'rw.Anon Francis? No Francis.bnt to morrow Fran- 
 ca : or FranciSjOn thurfday :or indeed Ftancis when thou 
 wilt. But Francis. 
 
 FTM. My Lord. 
 
 prut. Wilt thou rob this Lea theme lerkin, Chriftall 
 button, Not-pated, Agat ring, Poke (locking, Caddice 
 garter, Smooth tongue,Spanifli pouch. 
 
 Fr.vi. O Lord fir, who do you meane ? 
 
 Pria . Why then your browne Baftard is yoor onely 
 irink : for looke you Francis.yoor white Canuas doub- 
 :t will fulley. In Barbary fir.it cannot come to fo much. 
 
 Fran. What fir? 
 
 Pain. Francis. , 
 
 Prin. Awsy you Roguc,doA thou heare them call ? 
 Htert they fatb CAUhtm t tbe Drenerfaitdi amoved, 
 mat (*a#!H vbitk *>*J toga. 
 
 Enter Vintutr. 
 V t nt. Whai,Stafld'ft thou ftill, and btar'ft fcch a CaS 
 
 Ung?Iooke to the Guefh within: My Lord, oldeSir 
 /** with halfc a dozer) tnorc.arc at the doore : ffU ] let 
 them iri? 
 
 ?r. Let them alone awhile,ard then open the doert 
 poatti. 
 
 Enter PttMt. 
 
 f m. Anon,anon fir. 
 
 Prin. Sirra.F-^^mdthereftoftheTbeeBes^reai 
 the doore.fhal! we be merry r 
 
 ri*. As rocrrio as Cricket! my Lad. Bl)Tkyet, 
 What cunning match hsue you made with this irst cf the 
 Drawer ? Come,what*s tic ifliie ? 
 
 Pria. I am now of all humor^that haoe (hewed them. 
 feluea hur*or, fince the old daye* of goodmao Ada, to 
 the pupill age of this prefent twrelue a clock at midnight, 
 WhafsaclSckeFraac.5? 
 
 Fr**. Anon.anon fir. 
 
 Prim. That cuer this Fellow (houldhaue fewer words 
 then a Parret, and yet the fonnc of a Woom. Hisindu- 
 flry is vp-ftaircs and down-flairei, htseloqaencethe par- 
 cell of a reckoning. I am not yet offereit; mind,the Hot* 
 fpurrc of the North, he that killes me fome fie or fesoen- 
 doten of Scott at a Brcakfafr, wafbet his bandc.and faiet 
 to his wife ; Fie vpon this quiet life, I want workc. O ray 
 fweet H.*rj fayes (he, how many haft thou kill'd to day? 
 Ciue my Roane horfe a drencli (fayes hee) 3nd anfwerct, 
 fome lourtecne,an house after : a trirle,a trifle. I prethec 
 ca!linf4/^a^,llcp!sy/'*r<7, and that tiamn'd Brawne 
 fhall play Dame iMcnimr his wife.fow.fay es the <5njn. 
 kard. Call in Ribs,caH in Tallow. 
 
 Pain Welcome lacke.wherehafl thou beenc? 
 
 F *I. A plagsic of all Cowards I fay,iand a Vengeance 
 too, marry and Amen. Giue me a cup of Sacke Boy. Ere 
 llcaJe this life long, He ("owe nether flockes, andir,end 
 them too. A plague of all cowards. Giue me a Cap of 
 Sacke, Rouc. Is there no Vcrtue extant? 
 
 Fr t n. Dtdftthouneuer fee Titan kiflVa difh of Butter, 
 pi ttifull hearted Titan that inched at the fweete Tale of 
 the Suune ? If thou didft. then, behold that compound. 
 
 Fat. You Rogue, heere's Limein this Sacke toc;therc 
 is nothing but Roguery to be found in Villanoos man ; y 
 a Coward is worfe then a Cup of Sack with lime. A vii- 
 lanous Coward, go thy wayes old lacke, die when thou 
 wilt,ifn.anhood.gocd manhood be not forgot vpon the 
 face of the earth .then am I a fhotten Herring j there Jioei 
 not three good men vnhang'd in England, & cue of then) 
 is fat,and growes old,God helpe the while,a bad we: Id i 
 fay. I would I were i Weauer,! could fiflg all tnann r < * 
 fougs. A phgue of all Cowards^ fay ftilL 
 
 Pria. HownowWoolfack ,whatmnttcryou? 
 
 FtU. A Kings Sonne: If I do not bcate thee out of tlr 1 
 Kingdome with a dagger of Lath, and driue all thy Lab - 
 ieassforethec likes fiocke of Wilde-geefe, Ilcntoc' 
 wearc hairc on my face more. You Prince of Wales ? 
 
 Pria. Why you horibn round manPwhat's the matter ? 
 
 Fa/. Are you not a Coward? Anfwer roe to that, and 
 Ptintt there? 
 
 Prin. Ye ratch paunch, and yec call roec Coward, lie 
 ftab thee. 
 
 Pl. I call thee Coward ? lie fee thee damn'd ere J call 
 the Coward; but I would giue a thoufand pound I eculu 
 run as fsft as thou canft. You are ftraight enough in the 
 yoe cure net v?bo fees your Mcke : Cuflyou 
 
The Fir/I Tart of Henry the Fourth. 
 
 57 
 
 hat backing of your friends? a plague vpon fuch bac- 
 king : giue me them that will face me. Cine me a Cup 
 of Sack, I am a Rogue if I drunke to day. 
 
 Pnnft. O Viliaine, thy Lippcs arc fearcc wip'd 4 fincc 
 houdrunk'ftiaft. 
 
 ft$. All's one for that. 
 A plague of all Cowards ftili.fay L 
 
 Prince. What's the matter ? 
 
 F*lfi. What's tl>e matter? here be foure of vi.haae 
 i'ne a thoufand pound this Morning. 
 
 Prime . Where is it,/0c4(/ where is it ? 
 
 Fatjt. Where is it ? taken from vs,it if: a hundred 
 vpon poorc foure- of vs. 
 
 Princt. What.s hundred, man ? 
 
 Fdlft. I am a Rogoc ,if I were not at halfe Swotd with 
 a dozen of them two hres together, lhaue fcaped by 
 niraclc. I am eight tinea thruft through the Doublet, 
 'cure through the Hofe, my Buckler cut through and 
 trough, my Sword backt like a Hand-Caw, MTV y?0n. 
 1 neuer dealt better fincc I was a man: all would not doe. 
 A plague of all Cowards: let them fpeake; if they fpeake 
 more or Uffe then truth,they are villaines, and the fonnes 
 ofdarkncffe. 
 
 Prince. Speake fus,how was it ? 
 
 Gad. We foure fet vpon foine dozen. 
 
 Falji. Siiteene,at leaft,my Lord. 
 
 G*L And bound them. 
 
 Pttt. No,no,they were not bound. 
 
 ftlft. You Rogue, they were bound, euery man of 
 them, or I am a lew elfr.an Ebrew lew. 
 
 G*d> As we were fhiring,fome fixe or feuen firefh men 
 fetvponvs. 
 
 Fdjl. And vnbound the reft, and then cornc in the 
 other. 
 
 frntce. What/ought ye with them all ? 
 
 Falfl. All? I know not what yee call all: but if I 
 fought not with fiftie of them, lama bunch of RadifN : 
 f there were not two or three and fiftie vpon poore o!de 
 fa-^, then am I no two-iegg'd Creature. 
 
 POM, Pray Heauen, you Jwae not rourthered feme of 
 them. 
 
 Fifi. Nay, that's paft praying for, I haue pepper'd 
 two of them : Two I am fure I haue payed, two Rogues 
 in Buckrom Sutes. I tell thee what, /</, if I tell thee a 
 Lye/pit in my facc,cal! me Horfe: thou knoweft my olde 
 word: here 1 lay,and thus I bore my point; foure Rogues 
 in Buckrom let driue at me. 
 
 Prince. What,foure? tiiou fayd'ft but two,euen now. 
 
 Ftp. PC*"" ff*l,l told ihee foure. 
 
 Pat*. l,I,he faid foure. 
 
 F*lfl. Thefe foure came all a-rro:,*nd mainely thruft 
 at me ; I made no more adoe, but tooke all their feuen 
 points in tny Targuet.thus. 
 
 Prhice- Seuen? why there were bat rbure,cuen now. 
 
 Fity. IP Buckrom. 
 
 PCU'A, I,foure,in Buckrom Sutes. 
 
 Faljl, Seuen.by thefe Hilts,or I am a Viliaine elfe. 
 
 Prin. Prethee let him alone,we (halt haue more anon. 
 
 T<$* Docft thou heare me,Mi// 
 
 PriH. I , and marks thee too, /*ekj 
 
 Fa! ft. Doc fo.forit is worth the liftningtoo: thefe 
 nine in Bockrotn,thatl told thee of. 
 
 Trin. So,twomore alreadie. 
 
 fttlft. Their Points being broken. 
 
 Petn. Downe fell his Hofe. 
 
 Fdft. Began to giue me ground : but I followed me 
 
 ciofe,cam in foot and handjand with a dioiight.fcticn of 
 theeleuenlpay'd. 
 
 Priit, O monftrous! eleueri Buckrom men growne 
 out of two ? 
 
 f '*lft. But as theDcuill would haue it, three mif-be- 
 gottcnRnaues,ia Kendall Greene, came at my Backhand 
 let driuc at me; for it was fo darkc,H4/,th;i thou could'A 
 not fee thy Hand. 
 
 Prm. Thefe Lyes are hke the Father that beget* them, 
 groffe as a Mountaine,open,palpable. Why thou Cby- 
 brayn'dGiits,thouKnotty>pated Foble.thou Hotlonob- 
 fcene grcafie Tallow Catch. 
 
 Fdli. What,art thou mad? art thou mad? is not the 
 truth,the truth? 
 
 PriH. Why, how could'ft thou know thefe men in 
 Kendall Greene, when it was fo datke, thou could'ft not 
 fee thy Hand 1 Come.tell TS your rcafomwhat fay'ft thou 
 to this ? 
 
 Poin. Come,your reafon A<r{, your reafon. 
 
 Faljt. What,vpon compullion ? No: were I at the 
 Strappado, or alt the Racks in the World, 1 would not 
 tell you on compulfionl Giue you a resfon cfl compulTi- 
 on ? It Reafops were atplemic as Black-berries, I would 
 giue BO nun a Reafon vpon compuKionJ, 
 
 frit, lie b no longer guilcie of this finne. This fan- 
 guineCoward.this BcJ-prcfler.chis Hoif-back-breake r, 
 thti huge Hill of Flefh. 
 
 faift. Away youSt.irueling,youF.lfc-tkin,you dried 
 Neats tongue, Bulles-pillell, youAocke.fi(h:O forbrcch 
 tovtter. What is like th? Yu Tailors yard.yoti (heath 
 you Bow>cafe,you vileftanding tucke. 
 
 Prrn. Wei), breath a-whilv,and tlien tot againe and 
 when thou had tyi'd thy fclfc in bafe companions, heare 
 roe fpeake but thus. 
 
 Tun. Markelacke. 
 
 Tti*. We two.faw you foure fet on fcore and bound 
 them,and were Matters of their Wealth : mark now tow 
 a plaineTSlc (hall put you downe. Then did we tv/o, fet 
 on you foiire,and with a word, outfac'd you from your 
 prize.and haue it : yea,and can (hew it you in the Houfe . 
 And f dj?4fft,yoo caned your Guts awsy a< nimbly, with 
 as quicke dexterkie,and roared for meicy, and Hill ranne 
 and roat'd,3s cuci I heard BulUCalfe. What a Sbue art 
 thou, to hackc thy f *ord as thou haft dont, and then fay 
 it was in fight. What trick? what deuice ? what ftantng 
 hole canft thou now find out,to hide thee from this open 
 and apparant (hame ? 
 
 faiaet. Come, let's beare take : Whs: tricke -hait 
 thou now? 
 
 Fal. [ knew ye as well as he that made ye. Why heare 
 yeroyMafters, wyittor iw to kill theHttre apparent? 
 Should I turne vpon the true Prince? Why,thou knoweft 
 I am as valiant as Hercttfti .- but bcwaie Jnitinft, the Lioo 
 will not touch the true Prince : InlVmcl is a great matter. 
 I was a Coward on Inftinft : 1 fhall thinkc the better of 
 my felfe, and thee, during my life : I, for a valiant L*n, 
 and thou for a true Prince. But Lads, I am glad you hate 
 the Mony. HoftclFc.clap to the doorcs: watch to night, 
 pray to morrow. Gallants, Lads,Boyes, Harts of Gold, 
 all the good Tides ofFcllowfhip come to you . What, 
 (hall we be merry? (hall we haue aPlay exrempory. 
 
 Pri. Content,and the argument (hall be, thy tuning 
 away. 
 
 Fal. A,r.omoreofth3t///f J andd)Oulouc(tfnc. 
 SnttrHtpffft- 
 
 H<ft. My Lord, the Prince? 
 
The Ftr/l'Part of %in% Henry the Fourth. 
 
 Prin How now my Lidy the Hoftefle , what fay'ft 
 ihou fo me? 
 
 Haftt/e. Marry,my Lord, there is a Noble man of the 
 Coutt at doore would fpcakc with you: hee fayes,hee 
 comes from youi Father. 
 
 Ptin. Giue him as much as will make him a Royoll 
 man.and fend him backe againe to my Mother. 
 
 Falft. What manner of man is hee? 
 
 Hofttfft. An old man. 
 
 Fttft. Whit doth Crauitie out of his Bed at Midnight? 
 Shall I giuc him h'u anfwere ? 
 
 PTIH. Prcthee doe lack?. 
 
 Talft. Faith.and He fend him packing. Exit. 
 
 Prince. Now Sirs : you fought faire ; fo did you 
 Pete, fo did you Bardol : you are Lyons too, you ranne 
 away vpon inftinfl : you will not touch the true Prince; 
 no, he. 
 
 Bard. 'Faith.l ranne when I faw others runnc. 
 
 Prix. Tell roee now in earned, how came Folftajfet 
 Sword 10 hackt i 
 
 Peto. Why ,he hackt it with his Dagger, and faid,hec 
 would fweare truth out of England, but hee would make 
 you beleeue it was done in fig'n t.and pcrfwaded vs to doe 
 the like. 
 
 "Bard Yea.and to tickle ourNofes with Spear-grafle, 
 to make them bleed, and then to beflubber our garments 
 with it, and fweare it was the blood of true men. I did 
 that] did not this feuen yeeres before, I bluflu to heare 
 his monfhous deuices. 
 
 Prin. O Villaine, thou ftokft a Cup of Sacke cigh- 
 tcene yceres agoe, and wrt taken with xhe manner, and 
 eucrfince thou haft blufht extempore : thou hadft fire 
 and fword on thy fide, and yet thou ranftaway ; what 
 inffme"l hadft thou for it ? 
 
 "SarJ. My Lord, doe you fee thefe Meteors ? doc you 
 behold tliefe Exhalations > 
 
 Pnn. I doe. 
 
 "Bard. What ihinke you they portend ? 
 
 Prin. Hot Liuers.and cold Purfes. 
 
 T itrJ. Choler.my Lord, if rightly taken. 
 
 T>rtn No.if tightly taken, Halter. 
 
 Enter FMjlaffe 
 
 Hcere comes lesne I*ckf, hecre corrws bare-bone. How 
 now my fwcet Creature of Bombaft, how long ii't agoe, 
 /<(, fince thou faw'ft thine ownc Knee ~f 
 
 falft. My owne Knee? When 1 was about thy yteres 
 {Hal) I was not an Eaglei Talent in the Wafie, J could 
 haue crept into any Aldermans Thumbe-Ring: a plague 
 of fighing and gricfe, it blowcs a man vp lik a Bladder. 
 There's villanous Newes abroad : heere was Sir leh* 
 Tirtbj from your Father ; you muft goc to the Court in 
 the Morning. The fame mad fellow of the North ,P<r<7; 
 and hee of Wales, that gaue exYflM0w* the Baftinado, 
 and made Lucifer Cuckold, and fwore the Deuill his true 
 Liege-man vpon the Crofle of a Weich-hookc ; what a 
 plague call you him? 
 
 Pftn O,Glcndowir. 
 
 Felft. Qwen t Qwcn\ the fame, and his Sonne in Law 
 {JWorrimer, and old Neri huml>rrlaJ, and the fprightly 
 Scot of Scots, Dcnt*4 t that runnes a Horfe-backe vp a 
 H>11 perpendicular. 
 
 Prin. Hecthat ridfi athighfpeeck.and withaPiftoll 
 Hills a Sparrow flying. 
 
 Faffl. You haue hit it 
 
 Prin. So did he ncutr the Sparrow, 
 
 F/.. Well, that Rafcall hath goodTnettaJ! in !,,m, 
 heewiil notrurme. 
 
 Prm. Why .what a Rafcall art thou then.to prayfe him 
 fo for running? 
 
 Falft. A Horfe-backe (ye Cuckoe) but fc 3 t hee will 
 not budge a foot. 
 
 Prin. Yes //c%,vpon inftinc'V. 
 
 Faljl I grant yc.vpon inftincl: Well,hee is there too, 
 tndvnrUMorfakf, and a thoufand blew-Cappw more. 
 Afffrfc//n-isftolnewaybyNight : thy Fathers Beard is 
 turn'J white with the Newes ; you may buy Land now 
 ajcheapeasftinkingMackrell. 
 
 Prin Then 'tis likc,if there come a hot Sur.rte,and this 
 ciuill buffering hold, wee (hall buy Maiden-heads as 
 they buy Hob-nayles,by the Hundreds. 
 
 F*lft. By the Maffe Lad.thou fay'ft true.it is like wee 
 (hall haue good trading trm way. But tell me Hal, art 
 not thou horrible afear'd? thou being Heire apparant, 
 could the World pickethee out three fuch Entmyti 3. 
 gaine as that Fiend Dmgl*. that Spirit Ptrcj. and that 
 Deuill Glcridower? Art not thou horrible afraid? Dotb 
 not thy blood thrill at it ? 
 
 Prin. Not a whit: I lackefome of thy inftinft. 
 
 Falft. Well.thou wilt be horrible chidde to morrow, 
 when thou commefl to thy Father: if choudoc lout me, 
 pradbfe an anfwcre. 
 
 Prin. Doe thou ftand for my Fathc r,and examine met 
 vpon the particulars of my Life. 
 
 Falf; Shall I ? content : This Chayre fhall bee my 
 State, this Dagger my Scepter, and this Cuftiion my 
 Crowne. 
 
 Prin. Thy Siate is taken for a loyn'd-Stoole.thy Gol- 
 den Scepter fora Leaden Dagger, and thy precious rich 
 Crowne.for a pittifull bald Crowne. 
 
 Fain. Well.and the fire of Grace be not quite out of 
 thce nowfhah thoubemoued. GiuemeaCupofSscke 
 to make mine eyes looke rcdde, that it may be thought 1 
 haue wept for 1 muft fpcake inpaiTion, and 1 will doe it 
 in King Cambyfei vaine. 
 
 Prin. Wel!,heere is my Legge. 
 
 Fain. And hccrc is my fpecch: (land afide Nobilitie, 
 
 Hoftefle. This is excellent fport.yfaith. 
 
 F<tlft. Weepe not, fwcet Queene , for trickling tea res 
 are vaine. 
 
 Hofltjft. O the Father, how hee holdes his counu-- 
 nance? 
 
 Futft.foi Gods fake Lords.conuey my truftfull Queen, 
 For teares doe flop the fsoud-gates of her eyes 
 
 Hffttfff. O rare,hc doth it as like one of thefc harlotry 
 Pl3yers,aseuerlfee. 
 
 Palfl. Peace good Pint-pot.peacegoodTicMe-braine. 
 Harry, I doe not onely maruell where ihou fpendeft thy 
 time ; but allb, how thou art accompanied : For though 
 the Camomile.ihe more it is troden.thefafter it growesj 
 yet. Youth, the more it is wafted, the fooner it weares. 
 Thou art my Sonne.: I haue partly thy Mothers Word, 
 partly my Opinion ; but chiefely, a villanous tricke of 
 thine Eyc.and a foolifh hanging ofthy nether Lippe,that 
 doth warrant me. If then thoube Sonne to mce, heere 
 lycth the point : why, being Scnnetome, art thou fo 
 poynted at f Shall theblefled Sonne of Heauen proue a 
 Micher.andeateBlack-berryeslaqueftion not to hee 
 aikc. Shall the Sonne of England proue a Theefc , 'and 
 take Purfes ? aqueftiontobeasJtt. There is a thing, 
 Harry, which thou haft often heard of.and it is knownc to 
 
Tk FirftTart o/Kvi& Henry the Fourth f 
 
 manyniour Land, by ihc Natneof pitch : this Pitch (at 
 ncicnt Write rrnoc report )dotb der>lf;fo doth the com. 
 Kgnic thou kecpcii : for Harrr, now I doe not fpeake to 
 lieein Dnnke.but iirTeares,- not inPieafure.ba vnP.if- 
 too , not In Words ofcely, but in Woes alfo: and yet 
 here is 3 vertuous nun, whom J haue often noted in thy 
 ompsmc.bul 1 know not his Name. 
 
 Pri, What manner of man. and it like your Ma- 
 cfiie? 
 
 Filfi. A goodly portly msn ytaith, and a corpulent, 
 of i cheaiefcll Looke, a pleating Eye, and * molt noble 
 Carriage, and at 1 think e, hh age Come ftFcie, or(byrlady) 
 nclining to threefcore ; and now I remember mec, his 
 Jameisft/^ff f "that man ftiould'be lewdly giuen, 
 lee deceiuet mte ; tor Hurry, I fee Venue in his Lookct. 
 f then theTret may be knowne by the Fnrtt,as the Fruit 
 >y the Tree.thcn peremptorily I fpcake it.ihere itVcrtuc 
 n that *lft<$* : him krepc with, the Teft barn(h. And 
 tell mcc now, thou naughtie Varle:, tell mce, where hall 
 thoo bcene this moneth i 
 
 tr'm. Do'ftthoufpeakc like a King? doc thou flanii 
 "or met, and lie play my Father. 
 
 f*Kt. Depofc nc : u" thou da ft it halj'e fo graucly.fo 
 maieftically.both in wotd and marter ,hang me vp by the 
 heeles for jRabbec-iucka.ora Poke6 Hare. 
 
 frit. Well.heerciamfet. 
 
 falft. AndhecrellTsnd: ludgemy Mafiers. 
 
 Prat. Now Harry, whence come y,ou ? 
 
 Falft. My Noble Lord, from EmUheape. 
 
 Prm. Thecomplaintt I heare oftfiec.aregrieuous. 
 
 t*&. Yfaith.my Lord, they are falfe : Nay.lle tickle 
 ye fotA youog Prince. 
 
 Trm. SWearcft thou, vngracious Boy? hencefoith 
 rw'r* looke on me: thou art violently carryed away from 
 Grace : thereis aDeuillhaunisthce.inthelikeneffeof a 
 tat old Man ; a Tunne of Man is thy Companion: Why 
 do'ft thou conuetfc with that Trunks of Humors, that 
 Boulting-Hntch of BeaftliiwiTc, that fwolnc l>areell of 
 Dropfies.tlut huge Bombard of Sack t, that liuft Cloakc- 
 baggeof Guts, that roftcd Manning Tree Oxe with the 
 Pudding in his Belly, that reoerend Vice, that grey Ini- 
 quhie, that Father Raffian^hat Vanitie in y ceres? where - 
 inishcgood,biittotafteSacke, and drinkeh? whereiu 
 neat and cleanly, but toearueaCapon,and eit it ? where- 
 in Cunning, but in Craft? wherein Craftie, but in Villa- 
 nie ? wherein ViUanous.but in all things ? whejcin wot- 
 thy t bot in nothing 
 
 F*fft, I wouldyour Grace would cake me with you ; 
 whom roeanes your Grace i 
 
 Prince. That vtllanous abhominable mis.leader of 
 Youth.ri/fiF^,shat.old white-bearded Sathan. 
 
 Falif. My Lord,thcman 1 koow. 
 
 Prince. I know ;hon do ft. 
 
 Ftlft. But to &y, I know more hatme in him then in 
 my fclfe.were to Gvsmorc then 1 know. Thar hee is oldc 
 (the more the pittie) his white hayres doc winicfle it: 
 but that hec is (fauing your, reuetence) aVVhore-ma- 
 fter, thatlvtterly deny. If Sackcand Sugarbeca fault, 
 Hcauenhclpc the Wicked: if to be oldc and merry ,bc a 
 fmnc.thcn many an oldc Ho(tct>.3t 1 know.isdamn'd : 
 it to be fat, bcto be hated, therrPbtrtobt leane Kir.c arc 
 tobclod. No, my good Lord, bdnifn/^r'c'.ban.i^ 
 Bardtlfb, banifn^w .- but for 1'wectc lacke Falflaffc, 
 kindc ItcksFalttag'tWc lack; F*lslajfts}\iMit*ek f*i- 
 ftaffe,3r.A therefore more vaiunt.beirrg as hce is old? lack. 
 , bamfhnot him thy Htriyes cotnpanie, bsnifli 
 
 not him thy Harrytt cotr.pzrrie; barufaplumpt/o-^f and 
 banifh all the World. 
 frrnee. I doe, 1 will. 
 
 Enter Ttardolph running. 
 
 "S*rJ. O.my Lord, my Lord, theSheufe.withamoft. 
 moft monftrous Watch, ij at the doore. 
 
 Fa//?. Outyou Rogue.play out the Play :I haue much 
 fay in the behalfe of that Fal/teft. 
 
 'Enter the Hfflefle. 
 
 Hen*fli. O, my Lord, my Lord. 
 
 taifl. Heigh, heigh, the Deuill rides pon a Fiddle 
 Itickfc : what's the matter ? 
 
 Hofttfe. The Sherife nd all thcWateh arc at the 
 loore: they arc come to fcarch theHoufc, (hall 1 let 
 hem in f . 
 
 Falfl. Doftthouheare//o/,nruercallatntpetceaf 
 Gold a Counterfeit: thou an effcatially made, without 
 
 r n S fo. 
 
 . And thou a natural! Coward, wuhoot in. 
 
 '*#. I deny your tflfaw*; if you will dcnv the 
 Sherife.fo : if not, let him enter. If I become not a Catl 
 as well as another man, a playue on my bringing vp : I 
 hope 1 (hall as foone be ftrangled with a Halter, as ano. 
 ther. 
 
 frinct Goe hide thee behmde the Arras, the refl 
 walke vp abouc. Now my Matters, For a tiuc Face and 
 goodConfcience. 
 
 FJ//?. Both which I haue had : but their date is out, 
 and thercCptc lie hide me. Exit. 
 
 Pnitrt. Call in the Sherife 
 
 F.nttr Sbtrtfe and the Carrier. 
 
 Prince. Now MaflerShenfe , what is your Wilt with 
 mcc ? 
 
 She. Firft pardon me,my Lord. A Hu and Cry hath 
 followed certain? men vnto this houfe. 
 
 Prmef. What men ? 
 
 She. One of them is well kno wnc.my gracious Lord, 
 a grofle fat man. 
 
 CAT. As fn as Butter. 
 
 Trinet. Thcm3n,ldoe(fur;you,ijnot heere, 
 For I my felfe at this time haue imploy'd hua ; 
 And Sherife,! will engage my word to thec, 
 That I will by to morrow Dinner time, 
 Snd him to anfwettl*, or any man, 
 For any thing he (hall be charg'd withall : 
 And fo let me entreat you,leaue the houfe. 
 
 Sfo. I will,my Lord : there are twoGentletneo 
 Haue in this liobbcric loft three hundred Mark* . 
 
 Prince. Jt may brfo : if he haue robb'd thefc nen, 
 He fhill be anfwerible : and fo farewell 
 
 She. Good Night,my Noble Lord. 
 
 Print. I ihinkc it is good Morrow/is it not ? 
 
 Sbt. Indccdc,my Lord, I thirtke it be two.a Clockc. 
 
 Prince. This oviy Rafcall is knownc well as Poules 
 goe call him forth. 
 
 Ptto. F*ift*ffe f ftft iflcepe behinde the Arras , an 
 fnontng like a Horfe. 
 
 Prince. Horkc.how hard he fetches breath: fcarch b 
 1 Pockets. < 
 
Ht ftsrtbetJ, fa Ptckf'i , 
 cert ami ftfirt. 
 
 Prnct. What haft ihou found ? 
 
 ^*. Nothing but Papers, my Lord. 
 
 />w. Let's Fee, what belhey ? reade them. 
 
 Pitt, Item* Capon. 
 
 Jtein.Sawce. Hi- 
 
 Ftero.SacVe.two Gallons. v.s.viii.d. 
 
 Item.AncriouesandSackeafierSupper. il.s.vU 1 . 
 
 Itemjjicad. ob. 
 
 fr/utt, O monflrous. but one halfe penny-worth of 
 Di?ad to this intolle lable dele of Sacfce # What there is 
 tlir, ktepe clofe. wec'le reade it at more aduamage : there 
 let him fleepe till day. lie to the Court in the Morning : 
 Wee muft all to the VVarres.and thy place (hall be hono- 
 rable, lie procure thi fat Rogue a Charge of Foot, 
 nd J know hudeath will be a Match of Twelue-fcore. 
 The Money flullbepay'd backe agaioe with aduantage. 
 Be with me betimes in the Morning : and fo good mor- 
 row faa. 
 
 Peto. Good morrow,good my Lord. 
 
 A8us Tertius. Scena *Prima. 
 
 nttr fforfliHrre.H'orceJfer Lord Mortimer t 
 
 Mart. Thefe promifes are faire.tVie parties foie, 
 And our induction full of profpernus hope. . 
 
 Horfi.. Lord <JMonimer, and Coufin Glendemr, 
 Will you fit down? > 
 And Vncklc Worctfier ; a plague vpon it, 
 
 haue forgot the Mappe. 
 
 Ciead. No,hereitis: 
 it Coufin Prrcjfii good Coufin Halftone: 
 V>r by that Name.as oft as Loader doth fpeake of you* 
 [is Cheekes looke pale,and with a rifing figh, 
 ie wiflieth you in Heauen. 
 
 ffttffi. AndyoutnHell^softashehearesOitvix;^*. 
 
 iwrfpokeof. 
 
 Clend. I cannot blame him: At my Natiuiue, 
 'he front oi Heauen was full of fiie hapeS, 
 >f burning Creflets : and at my Birth, 
 he frame and foundation of the Earth 
 hak'd like a Coward. 
 
 *. Why fo it would hauedone at the faroe feafon, 
 
 your Mother* Cat had but ki iten'd. though' your felfe 
 
 d neuet becne borne. 
 
 Clend. I fay the Earth did (bake when I was borne. 
 
 Hoi$. And 1 Qty the Earth was not of my minde, 
 Fyou fuppofe.as rearing you.it (hooke. 
 
 Ctnd. The Heauens were all on Bra, the Earth did 
 tremble. 
 
 tfr. Oh.thentheEarthihooke 
 o&etheHeautnsonfirp, 
 nd not in feare of your Natiuirie. 
 ifeafed Nature oftentimes breakes forth 
 i flrange eruptions; and. the teeming Earth 
 with a kinde of Collick pincht and vext, 
 V die imprifoning of vf.ruly Winde 
 Vithin her Wombc: which for enlargement (HiluW 
 hakes ihtoid Beldame Earthed tombles downe 
 
 Stples>and mode-Browne Towers At your Birth, 
 Our Grandarrt Earth,hauing this diRempetaiiire, 
 In pafTion fhooke. 
 
 Glend. Coufin: of many men 
 1 doe not bearetbefe CrotTmg* : Giue me Icaue 
 To tell you once agiine, that at my Birth 
 The front of Heauen was full of fierie fhapes, 
 The Coates ranne ftom the Mountaines,and the Hr*r<Ji 
 Were flrangely clamorous to the frighted fields' 
 Thefe fignei haue markt tne extraordinary. 
 And all the courfcs of my Life doe (hew, 
 I am not in the Roll of common men. 
 Whet e is the Liuing.clipt in with the S, 
 That chides the Bankes of England, Scotland,and Wales 
 Which calls me PupiH,ot hath read to me ? 
 And bring him out , that is but Womanc Sonne, 
 Can trace me in the tedi ous way es of Arr, 
 And hold me pace in deepe experiments. 
 
 thtfli, I thinke there's no roa.i fpeakes better WelQi : 
 lie toT>wner. 
 
 Mart. Peace Coufin Percy, you will make him mad. 
 
 GltnA I can call Spirits from the vaftieDeepe^ 
 
 Hafr. Why focanl,orfocnanymn: 
 But will they come, when you doe call for them ? 
 
 Cltid. Why.I can teach thef.Coufin.to command the 
 Deuill. 
 
 tfrt^. And I can teach thce.Coufrn,ro frame tKeDeuil 
 By telling truth. Ttll truth, ardfl,ameit,t Dfnilk 
 Ir'thou haue power to rayle him, bring him hither, 
 And Hebe fworne,! haue power to fhame him btfee 
 Oh,while you liue, tell ttuth.arwt Orame the Deuill. 
 
 rjlror/. Come come, no mote of this vnprofitabic 
 Chat. 
 
 CiW.Thrcetrmes hath Hcrrrf Butimgbrockt made heist 
 Againft my Power: thrice from thc~Bank of Wy. 
 And Citidy.bottom'dSeuerne.haue 1 Sent him 
 fionttetfe homc,and Weather-beaten backe. 
 
 Hot to. Home without Bootes, 
 And in foule Weather too, 
 How fcapes he Agues in the Deuils rrzme ? 
 
 Cteitd. Come.heere's the Mappe: 
 Shall wee dtuide our Right, 
 According to our three-fold order ta'ne > 
 
 M't. The Arch-Deacon hat bdiuided it 
 Into three Limits,very equally : 
 England, from Trent,aou Seuerne.bitherto. 
 By South ind EaR is to my part alfigiVd : 
 All Wtftward, Wales, beyond the Seuerne fliore. 
 And all the fertile Land within that bound, 
 JoOwtnGltndowtr: AnddeaxeCuze,to you 
 The remnant Northward.lying off from Trent. 
 And our Indentures Tripartite are dravme : 
 Which being fealed cnterchangeably, 
 (A Bonnefle that this Night may execute) 
 'Fomorrow.Coufin Percy $ou and I f 
 And my good Lord of Worcefter.will fe: forth, 
 To meete your Father ,and the ScotcHh Power* 
 As is appointed vs at Shrewsbury. 
 M y Father Glendwer is not readie yet; 
 Nor (hall wee necdc hi; helpe theft foureieene day e* : 
 Within that fpace,you may haue drawne together 
 Your Tenants Friend* and neighbouring Gentlemen. 
 GlcnA. A (hotter time (hall (end me to youj-oids : 
 And in my CondoS ftiall your Ladiescome, 
 From whom you now muft finale. and take ooleaue, 
 Fet fhete will b a World of Watet (bed, 
 
The FirJl<Panofl(yg Henry the Fourth. 
 
 /pon the parting of your Wines and yoo. 
 
 Hatfr. Me thinks my Moity.North from Bonon hoc, 
 n quantitie equals not one of yours : 
 >ec,how this Riuer comes me cranking in ( 
 And cuts me from the beft of ail my Land, 
 t huge halfc Moone,a monflrousCantlc out. 
 le haue the Currant in thi s place damn'd vp, 
 And here the fmtig and Siluer Trent (hall ruune, 
 in a new Channell, faire and cucnly : 
 i (half not winde with fu<h a deepe indent, 
 fo rob me of fo rich a Boetome here. 
 
 Gtend. Not winde ? it (hJl.it muft.you fee it doth. 
 
 Mart, Yea.bm marke how he bcares hi courfe, 
 tnd runnes me vp with Ufce advantage on the other fide, 
 jtl<iing the oppofed Continent ai much, 
 \\ on the other fide it takes from you. 
 
 Wore. Yea, bnca little Charge will ttcoch him here. 
 And on Urn Noith fide winne this Cape of Land, 
 And then he runret tlraight and euen. 
 
 Hotfl. llehiueit fo,a little Charge will doe iu 
 
 dead. He not haue it alter 'd. 
 
 Horff. Will not yoo? 
 
 Gitnd. No.noryeufHillnot. 
 
 //w$. Whofrullfaymenay? 
 
 Glfd. Why.tlmwilll. 
 
 Kotfr. LetmenonnderRandyou then, fpeake't ir 
 Welfh. 
 
 Gtend, IcanfpeakeEngIi(J>,Lord,8swcllai you: 
 ~nt I was ttayn'd vp in the Engtifh Court ; 
 Where, being but young, I framed to the Harpe 
 Many an Englifh Dittie.louely well. 
 And gaue the Tongue t lielpctull Ornament \ 
 A Vartaethat wasncuerfceneinyou. 
 
 Hetty. Marry ,zd I am glad of it with aH my heart, 
 [ had rather be a Kitten, snJ cry mew. 
 Then one of tn.cfe fame Meeter Ballad-mongers : 
 [ had rather heare a Brazen Candleftick carn'd, 
 Dr a dry Wheelc grate on the Axle-tree, 
 And that would fet my teeth nothing an edge, 
 Nothing fomuch.as mincing Poetrie; 
 Tis like the forc't gate of a fhurflmg Nagge. 
 
 GlcnJL Come.you (hall haue Trent turn d. 
 
 Httft. I doe not care: He giue thrice fo much Land 
 To any well-deferuing friend ; 
 But in the way of Bargaine.rnaike ye m, 
 1 le cauill on the nintii part of a hay re. 
 Are the Indentures drawne? (hall we be gone ? 
 
 Clend. The Moon c (hints faire, 
 You may away by Night : 
 He hade the Writer ; and w^hall, 
 Breake with your Wiues.of your departure hence? 
 I am afraid my Daughter will MOM madda, 
 So much (he doteth on her Mortimer. Sxit. 
 
 Mart. Fie 4 Coufw Penjf t how you crofle my Fa- 
 ther. 
 
 Hotfl>. I cannot chufe : fometime he angers me, 
 With ttflling me of the Moldwarpc and the Ant, 
 Of the Dreamer iJMerlm, and his Prophecies i 
 And of a Dragon, and a finnc-lcfle Fiib, 
 A clip-wing'd Grittin.and a moulten Rauen, 
 A couching Lyon.and a ramping Cat, 
 And fuch'a deale of skimble-skamble Stuff , 
 A s puts me from my Faith. I tell you what, 
 He held me hft Night.at leift.nine howtes, 
 In reckning vp the feuerall Deuils Names, 
 Thaivicrc his Lacqueye* t 
 
 I cry'd bum, and well, goe too, 
 Butmark'dhirrootaword. O,he is as tedious 
 As a tyred Horfc, a rayiing Wife, 
 Woric then a fmoiikie Koufc. I had rather line 
 With Cheefe and Garlick in a Windmill ram, 
 Then feed* on Catcs,snd baoc him talke to roc, 
 la any Summer-Houfc inChrifiendooie* 
 
 Mart. InfaithhewasawonliyGtutkmar, 
 Exceeding well read,aad profited, 
 In flrangc Conceal erneois . 
 Valiant as a Lyon,nd wondrous stffablc, 
 And ?s bountifoli,as Mynes of India, 
 Shall I tell you,Coufm, 
 He holdt your temper in a high rcfpedt, 
 And curbcs himfcHc,euea of his nMurall fcope, 
 When you doc cr ofic his humor.'faitb he docs. 
 1 warrant you,that man is not aline, 
 M ight fo haue tempted hitmts you haue done, 
 Without the tafte of danger,and reproofs: : 
 But doe not vfc it oft,let me entreat yon. 
 
 mr:. In faiih,rny Lord,you are too wilruD Waroe, 
 And fmce your comming hiibcr,haue done enough, 
 To put him quite betides his patience. 
 You mud needes leame, Lord.ro amend this fenlt: 
 Though fometimes it (hew GrcatneSe.Courage^Blood, 
 And that's the dearcfl grace it renders you; 
 Yet oftentimes it dath prefent har(h Rage, 
 Defect of Manners, want of Gouemmeot, 
 Pride.KaughtincfTc.Opinson.and Difdaine ; 
 The leaft of which .haasuing a Nobleman, 
 LoTethmens hearts, and leaues bchinde a ftayne 
 Vpon the bcautie of all pins befidcs, 
 Beguiling them of commendation. 
 
 Hafr. Well,Iamfchool'dt 
 Good-manners be your fpeede; 
 Heere come your Wines,3ad kt vs take our teaae* 
 
 fitter Gleademr t with tin Lotties. 
 
 A/rr.This is the deadly fpieht,that angers re, 
 My Wife can fpeske no Engli(h;i no WeUh. 
 
 ClendMy Daughter vveepes,(heenc not part with you, 
 Shee'le be aSooldiertoo,(hee'le to the Warm. 
 
 Mot. Good Father tell her, that (he and my Aunt Party 
 Shall follow in your Conduct fpeedily. 
 
 kirn in t bt tame. 
 
 SKecisdcfperatehtcrej 
 A pecuilh fcire-wiird Harlotry, 
 One that no perfwafioo can doe good vpon. 
 
 M^. 1 vndcrftabd thy Lookes: that pretty WIO> 
 Which thou powr'ft down from thcfe fwellicg Heautn? 
 I am too pctfcft in : and but for (Lame, 
 In fuch a parley Oiould I anfwere thee* 
 
 Mart. IrnderftandthyK>Bes,ndtboamine, 
 And that's ^feeling difputaiion : 
 ButI will neuer be a Truant, Louc, 
 Till 1 haue karn'd thy Unguagttfbttby tongue 
 
6^ Tfor Fir/I Tart ofKjn Henry the Fourth. 
 
 Mako Wcl!h as fcet wthttie* highly jxnn'd, 
 Saneby afaire Qycene in aSummcri Bowre, 
 With rauifhingDiuifion to her Lute. 
 
 gind. N*y,if thoumehjthen will (he runnetmddc. 
 
 . O,I am Ignorance it fclfc in thii. 
 She bids you. 
 On the wanton Rufhct lay you downe, 
 And reft yout gentle Head vpon her Lappe, 
 An J (he will fmg the Song that plcafeth you, 
 And on your Eye-lid j Crowne the God of Sleep*, 
 Charming your blood with pleating heauinefle ; 
 Making (ueh difference betwijct Wake and Sleepe, 
 A* is the difference betwixt Day and Night, 
 The hourc before the Heauenly Harneis'd Tefme 
 Begin* his Golden Progreffe in the Eaft. 
 
 ^/*rr. With all my heart He fit.and heareher fmg: 
 By that time will our Booke,! thinke.be drawne. 
 
 gi,*l. Doefo: 
 
 And thofe Mufitians that (hall play to you, 
 Hanginthe Ayreahou&nd Leagues tromihfnce; 
 And flrtight they (hall be here: ln.and attend. 
 
 Httfr. Com* Katt.thoa art perfeft in lying downe : 
 Come, quicke. quicke, that 1 may lay my Head in thy 
 
 L*j. Goe,ye giddy-Goofe. 
 
 . Now rpwttiue the Deuill vnderftand* Wc!0>, 
 And 'ns nonuruell he is Co humorous : 
 Eyrhdy hec'j a good Mufuun. 
 
 Lufy. Then would you be nothing but Muficall, 
 For you are altogether gouetned by humors 
 Lye rtill ye Theefe,and beare the L*dy fmg in Welfh. 
 
 Hftfp. 1 had rather heare (Lidy) ry Brach howls in 
 
 L*fy. Would'ft raue thy Head broken t 
 
 H,tg>. No. 
 
 Ltd?. Then be Kill 
 
 JfMfjf. Neyther.'tii a Womwis fault. 
 
 L<uLj. NowGodheJpethee. 
 
 ffotff>. To the Welfli Ladies Bed. 
 
 L*dj. What i thai ? 
 
 tft1/k Song. 
 
 Hotty. Coir.e.IIfhaueyour Song too. 
 
 Laiy. Not mine,in good footh* 
 
 flotjp. Not yourj.in good footh? 
 You fweare like a Comfit. makers Wife: 
 Not you, in goo'l t'ooih ; arul.as true s* 1 !iue | 
 And ,as God (hall mend me ; and,a fure as day i 
 And giue ft fuch Sarcenec furetie for thy Oathes, 
 At ifthou neuer \lk ft further then Finsbury. 
 S weare mc.A'j/r.like a. Lady^ii thou art, 
 A good mouth-filling Oath: and (eaue in footh, 
 And fuch proteft of Pepper Ginger-bread, 
 To Veluet-Guards,arui Sunday-CiUicns. 
 Come. fine. 
 
 Lob. 1 will not fmg. 
 
 Ketjj>. Til the next way to turn* Taylor, or bo R4- 
 bteft teacher : nd the Indentures be diawne, He away 
 
 Httrt t 
 
 within thefe two howrcj : and to come in, when yee 
 wUL **. 
 
 GltJ. Come.come.Lord Afen$mer^oo a K flo>v, 
 As hot Lord Percjit on fire to goe. 
 By this our Booke is drawne : ve'le but feale, 
 And then to Horfe immediately. 
 
 Mtn. Wiih all my heart. ****. 
 
 ScatM Sfcuwfa. 
 
 Safer tkt Ktng.Prmct tf Walti *td#btTt. 
 
 Kiif- Lords , giue vs leaue : 
 The Prince of Wales,and I. 
 Muft haue fome priuate conference : 
 But be neere at hand, 
 For wee (hall prefently haue neede of you. 
 
 Exeunt tor At. 
 
 I know not whether Heauen will haue it fo, 
 For fome difpleafing feruice 1 haue done) 
 1 hat in his Cccret Doome,out of my Blood, 
 Hee.'lc breede Reui\gemcnt,ind a Scourge far me I 
 But thou do'ft in thy pafiages of Life, 
 Makcmebeleeue^ihat thou ut onely mark'd 
 For the hot vengeance, and the Rod ofheauen 
 To pnnifh my M ift readings. Tel) me elfe, 
 Could fuch inordinate and low defirw, 
 Such poore ,fuch bare/uch iewd,fuch mtzsve attemptlj 
 Such barren pleafures.rude focietie. 
 As thou art malchc withall.and grafted too, 
 Accompanie the gfeatneffc of thy blood, 
 And hold their 1; jell with thy Princely heart ? 
 
 Prince So pleafc your Maiefty, I would 1 could 
 Quit J! offence, with as deare exctife, 
 As well as I am doubtleflfe I can purge 
 My felfe of many 1. am charg'd Withall t 
 Yei fuch extenuation lee mebegge, 
 As in reproofe of rnzny Talcs deuis'd, 
 Which oft the Bare of Greatnefle needes muft heare, 
 By fmiling Pjck-thankci,andbafeNewes-mong*Tsj 
 1 mayfor foine things true,whcrein my youth 
 Haihfaultiewdndred,and irregular, 
 Finde pardon on my true fubmi{fu>n. 
 
 King. Heaun pardon thee : 
 Yet let me wonder ,Harry t 
 At thy affeftions, which doe hold a Wing 
 Quite (torn the flight of all thy anceftors. 
 Thy place in Councell thoa haft rudely loft, 
 Which by thy younger Brother is fuppl/de ; 
 And an aJmoft an alien to the hearts 
 Of all the Court and Princes of my blood. 
 The hope and expectation of thy time 
 Is ruin'd,and the Souk of tuery man 
 Prophetically doe fore-thinke thy fall. 
 Had I fo lauifh of my prefenee beene. 
 So common hackneyd in the eyes of men, 
 So ftale and cheape to vulgar Company ; 
 Opinion, that did helpe me totheCrowne, 
 Had ftill kept ioyall to pofleflion, 
 And left me in reputeieffcbanifhment, 
 A fellow of no marke,nor likely hood. 
 By being feldoroe fcene, I could not Rirrt, 
 But like a Comer,! was wondred at, 
 
The Firft'Part of KjngHemy the Fourth 
 
 That men would tell tbeit Chifdrcn,ThU if bee ; 
 
 Others would fay; Where, Which \tSuttmgtreolts. 
 
 And then I Role all Courtefie from Hcauen, 
 
 And drefl my felfe in fuch Humilitie. 
 
 That I did plucke Allegeance from metis hearts, 
 
 Lowd Shown *nd Salutations from their roouthes, 
 
 Euen in the prefence of the Crowned King. 
 
 Thus I did kcgpe my Perfon frefh and new, 
 
 My Prefence like a Robe Pontifical!, 
 
 Nc're feene.but wondred t : and fo my State, 
 
 Seidorae but fumptuom, (hewed like a Feaft, 
 
 And wonne by rarentffc fuch Solemnitic. 
 
 The skipping Kinghec ambied vp and downe, 
 
 With (hallow Icfters.and n(h Bauin Wits, 
 
 Soonekindled.and fooncburnt.cardedhis State, 
 
 Mingled his Royaltie with Carping Fooles. 
 
 Had nis great Name prophaned with their Scorncs, 
 
 And gauehisCoumenance,?g3inft his Name, 
 
 To laugh at gybing Boyei.aod ftand I he pufli 
 
 Of cuery Beardlefle vsineComparatiue; 
 
 Grew a Companion to the common Sneete*, 
 
 EnfeofFd himfeife to Popularitic : 
 
 That being day ly (wallowed by menj Eyes, 
 
 They fu rfcctd with Honey, and began to loathe 
 
 The tafle of Sweetnefie, whereof a little 
 
 More then a li ttic, is by much too much. 
 
 So when he had occafion to be feene, 
 
 He was but as the Cucko w is in luae, 
 
 Heard ,.noc regarded : feene but with fuch Eyes, 
 
 Aifickc and blunted with Communitic, 
 
 AfToord no eartraordinaric Gaze. 
 
 Such a* t'fbenr on Sunne-llkc Maiefiie, 
 
 When ir fhiiies feldomc in admiring Eyes : 
 
 Butratherdrowz'd.and hung their eye-lids downe, 
 
 Slept in hisTace , and rcndred fuch afpcft 
 
 AjGoudie men vfe to doe to their aduerfcries, 
 
 Being with his prefence gluttcd,gorg'd,and full. 
 
 And inthaf ve(y Une.fkrry.fbndertthou : 
 
 Forthou haft lofi thy Princely Prhiiledge, 
 
 l'vile participation. Not an Eye 
 But i a \wearie of thy common fight, 
 Saue mine, which hath defir'd to lee thee more : 
 Which now doth thai I would not haue it doe, 
 Make blindc it feife with fooliO* tendernefle. 
 
 Prince. I ftiall hereafter ^ny thtice gracious Lord, 
 Be mote my felfe. 
 
 Kmg. For all the World. 
 Ai tlion jrt to this houte, was Richard then, 
 When I from France fet foot at Rauenfpurgh ; 
 And eof n as J was dun, is Pertj now 
 Now by my Scepter.and my Soule to boot, 
 He hath more worthy intereft to the Staw 
 Then thought; fhadow of SucccfTion ; 
 For of no Right ,nor colour like to Right. 
 He doth fill Held* with Hamcis in (he Realme, 
 Turnes head sgainft the Lyons armed lawes ; 
 And being no mote in debt to yeeres,then tho|, 
 Lfdei *ncnt Lords. and rcuereniBiftiopson 
 To bloody Bait aiJej, and to brufmg Armes. 
 WVii neuer-dying Honor hath he got, 
 Againft renowned Dfgl<u ? whofe highDecdes, 
 Whofc hot Incurfions.and great Name in Armes, 
 Holds from all Souldim chif fe Maiorilie, 
 And Miliurie Title Capital! 
 
 Through all the Kingdom?! that acknowledge Chrrft, 
 Tht ue h*th the Hptfrur t^ftn, in fwatblng Clothe*, 
 
 ThU Tnftot Warrior, 
 
 Dtfcooifited great DtwfLu,ttnemm once, 
 
 alarged him, and made a friend of him, 
 
 To fill ihe mouth of deepe Defiance vp, 
 
 And fluke the peace and fafeiie of out Throne. 
 
 And what foy you to this ? ftrey^l9rihuml>erlaitd > 
 
 TheArch-bwhops Grace o(Y 
 
 Capitulate againft vs,and are vp. 
 
 But wherefore doe I tell thefe Newes to thee ? 
 
 Why, Hany,doe I tell lhe< of my Foes, 
 
 Which art my neer'ft and deareft Enemie ? 
 
 Thou,ihat arc like enough,through v a (Tall Fes re, 
 
 Bafe Inclinarion.and the dart of Spleeoe, 
 
 To fighi againft me voder Ptrcitt pay, 
 
 Todogge his heeles,3od curt fie *t his frownec, 
 
 To fliew how much thou art degenerate. 
 
 Prince. Dcenotthinke fo,youlhallnotfindeit for 
 And Heauen forgiue them, that fo much hane fway'd 
 Your Maiefties good thoughts away from me ; 
 I will tedeeme ail this on Ptrcie$ head, 
 And in the clo'fing of feme glorious day, 
 Beboldtotellyou.that I am your Some, 
 When I will weare a Garment all oFBIood, 
 And Maine my fauours in a bloody Maske: 
 Which wafht away,(hall fcowre my fhame with it. 
 And that fhal! be the day, when ere it tights, 
 That this fame Child of Honor and Renowne, 
 This gallant //st^Wjthis ail-pray fed Knight, 
 And y ou.-fnthou ehi-o f Harry chance to meet : 
 For euery Honor fitting on his Helme, 
 Would they were muJt i tudcs.aad on my head 
 My (harnes redoubled. For the rime will come, 
 That I (hall make this Northerne Youth exchange 
 His glorious Deedes for my Indignities: 
 Perej is but my Faftor,good my Lord, 
 To engrofle vp glorious Deedes on my behalfe : 
 And I will call him to fo (bKft account, 
 That he (hall render euery Glory vp, 
 Yea,euenrf:fle!ghteft worlhip ot bis time, 
 Qr I will teare the Reckoning from his Heart. 
 This, in the Name of HeauenJ prooiife here : 
 The which, if I performc,and doe furuiue, 
 Idoe befeech your Maieflie,may falue 
 The long-growne Wounds of myioternperattue: 
 If not.the end of Life cancells all Bands, 
 And I will dy a hundred thoufknd Deaths, 
 re breaks the frrullelip arceil of this Vow. 
 
 King. A hundred thoufand Rebels dye in this: 
 Thou uialt haue Charge,aod fourrcignc truft rKtein. 
 
 fimr'Slmt. 
 
 How now good Blum? thy Lookes are full of fpeed. 
 
 'Blunt. So hath the Bu(in(Te (bat I come to fpeake of. 
 Lord ^Mortimer of Scodaod harii fent word, 
 That T^owglat and the English Rebels met 
 The eleuenth of this moneth, at Shrewsbury : 
 A mtghue and a fearefull Head they are, 
 (If Ptomifes b* kept on euery hand) 
 As euer offered foole play in a State. 
 
 King. The Earle of Weftmeriand fet fonh to day i 
 With him my fonne^ord llon of Lancaftcr, 
 For this aduertifemem is fiue dayes old. 
 On Wednefday ncxt^ttwry thou fbalt fet forwrd t 
 On Thurfday.wee our felues will march. 
 Our meeting isBndgenorth: and //4rry,you Qull onreh 
 f Through 
 
64 TtxFtr/l'Parto/King Henry the Fourth. 
 
 Through GloceftcrQwe: by which account, 
 Our Bufmeffe valued fometwelue dayes hence. 
 Oor gencmll Force* at Bridgenorth fliall meete. 
 Our Hands are Cult of Bufinefie : let'* away, 
 Aduuuagefecdcs him fat,wbile men delay. ***. 
 
 Scena Tertia. 
 
 F*in. t*rJUpb t am 1 not falne away vilely, fmce this 
 Uft adion > doe 1 n bate ? doe I not dwindle ? Why 
 my skiane hang* about me like anolde I.ru'ic* loofe 
 Gownet I am withered like anolde Apple febm. Well, 
 He rcpent.and that fuddenly. while I am in fome liking : 
 I ftull be out of heart ftiortly, and ihen I (hall haue no 
 ftrength to repent. And I haue not forgotten what the 
 in-ridc of a Church Is made of. I am a Peppcr-Corne, a 
 Brewers Horfe.the in-fidc of aChurch. Company.villa- 
 nous Company haih beene the fpoyleof me. 
 
 Btrj. Si/*i,you are fo fretful! , you cannot Hue 
 long. 
 
 Hlfi. Why there if it: Come, fisg me a bawdy Song, 
 make me incrty.: 1 was as veuuoufly giuen.as a Gentle- 
 man need to be j vettuoui enough, (wore Htrte.dic'd not 
 boucfcuen times a weeke, went to a Bawdy-houfc not 
 ftboue once in a quarter of an hourt, payd Money that I 
 borro wed, three or foute times ; liued well, and in good 
 coraparTe: and now I hue out of ail order, out of com- 
 pafle, 
 
 "Buri Why, you are fo fat. Sir /i/, that you muft 
 necdesbee out of all compaflej out of all reafonable 
 compaflo.Sii '** 
 
 FJ//. Doe thou amend thy Face, and Jlc amend thy 
 Life : Thou art our Admiral!, thou beared the Lzmernc 
 inthePoopc. but 'tis intheNofc of thee ; thou art the 
 Knight of the burning JLampe. 
 
 Tistr/i. Why.Sir /k*,my Face does you no harme. 
 
 Faifl. No,Hc bet worn*: I nuke as good vfe of it, as 
 many a man doth of Death-Heid,oraA[Vf .>/. 
 I neuer fee thy Face.but I thinks vpon Hell firt.'and Dints 
 that liued in Purple) for there he is in his Robes burning, 
 burning. If thou wcrt any way gioen to crtue,I would 
 fweare by thy Face ; my O^th ftiould bee, 2> thu Firt; 
 But rhoo art a! together giuen oner; and wen indcede, 
 but fertile Light in thy Face, the Sunne of vttcrDatke- 
 oefle. When thou ran'ft vp Gads-Hill, in the Night, to 
 eaten my Horfe.tf I did not thinke thai thou hadft becne 
 an ffutfjiniu,ot a Ball of Wild-hre, there's no P ur chafe 
 in Money. O thou an a perpetual! Triumph, ancuer- 
 lafting Bone-fire-Light i thou haft Taued me a thoufand 
 Mirk c s in Linkes and Torches, walking with thee in the 
 Night betwixt Taucrne and Tauernc : But the Sack that 
 thou haft drunke me, would haoe bought me Lights as 
 good cheape.as the dcarcft Chandlers in Europe. I haue 
 maintitn'd that Salamander of yours with fire, any time 
 this two and thhtie yeeresjieanen reward me for it. 
 
 Bard I would my Face were trfyonrBelly. 
 
 r*lil. So (hould I be Cure to be hean-bum'd, 
 
 HOW now.Dsme Partletd\t Hen, bane you fnquir*<Syet 
 who pick-d my Pocket? 
 
 Why Sn /**, whai doc you ihhAe.S Itk* ? 
 doe you thioke I ktepeTheeues in my Houfe? I haue 
 fearch'd, Ihaueenquued, fohaz my Husband, Man by 
 Man.BoybyBoy.SeraantbySeruant: the tight of 
 hay re was neucr loft in my houfc before. 
 
 /#. YelyeHofteffe: ^.mJb^v.asftau'd.and loft 
 nunyahayre;andllebfw me nny Pocket was pick'd: 
 goe to,you are a Woosan.goe. 
 
 frfoff*. Who I ? I defi the* : J was neucr eall'd fo 
 in mine ownc boufe before. 
 
 Talft. Goe to,I know you well enough. 
 
 Hoftt/e. No,Sir /f*,you doe not know me.Sir Lhn : 
 I know y ou,Sir /ob : you owe me Money, Sit John, and 
 now you pichca quarrel], to beguile n.e of it : 1 bought 
 you a dozen of Shirts to yourBscke. 
 
 Falji. Doubs. filthy Ooulas : I haue giuen them 
 away to Baker* Wittes.and they haue made Boulters of 
 them. 
 
 H/rVj7/.Now as I am a true Woman^olland of eight 
 /hillings an Ell: You owe Money here betides, Sir /&*, 
 for your Dyct, and byJDnnkings^ and Money lent you,' 
 foure and twentte pounds. 
 
 Fat/f. Hcehad his part of it,!ethimpay. 
 
 Hoftefft. Hee ? alas .bee is poore , hte hath no- 
 thing. 
 
 FA'ft. How? Poore? Looke vpon his Face :Wlut call 
 youRich? Let them coy ne his Nofe,let them royiiehii 
 Checkes, lit not pay a Denier. What, will you make a 
 Younker of me ? Shill J not take mine eafe in mine ! mie, 
 but I ftiall h juc my Pocket pick'd ? I haue loft a Scale- 
 Ring of my Grand-fathers.wouh fortie Marke. 
 
 ffifie/e. I haue heard the Piince tell him, I know not 
 how ofr.that that Ring was Copper. 
 
 F*lft. How? the Prince is a Jacke.a Sneake-Coppe: 
 and if hce v/cre heere, I would cudgell him like a Dogge, 
 if hce would fay Co. 
 
 il Fafitfe auttt 
 
 E*ttr the frmn 
 
 him, flaying 01 bu 
 tikf'Flf: 
 
 Ftp. How now Lad is the Winde in that Doore* 
 Muft wcall march? 
 
 EVA. Yca,two and two,Newgate faQiion. 
 IJtstcftt. M y Lord,l pray you heare me. 
 fnnce. What fay 'ft thou.Miflreffe Quiekfyt How 
 does thy Husband ? 1 loue him well, hee is an honcfi 
 man. 
 
 Heftegi. Good, my Lord,heare mee. 
 
 Ftlft. Pretheeletheralone,andlifttomee. 
 
 Prince. What fay'ft ihou.lMkft 
 
 Folft. The other Night I fell afleepe heere behind the 
 Arras, and had my Pocket pickt: this Houfe :s turn'd 
 Bawdy-houfe. they picke Pockets. 
 
 Prove. What didft thou lofe,/^? 
 
 Ftlfi. WUr thou bcieeue me,Hi/?Three or foure Bonds 
 of fortie pound apeece, and a Scale-Ring or my Grami- 
 fathers. 
 
 Prime. A Trifie.fome eight-penny matter. 
 
 M/. SoItoldhim.myLord; and Ifaid, I heard your 
 Grace fay fo : and (my.Lord) hee fpcakej moft vilely of 
 you, likcafoafe-moutb'dman as bee b, and faid, hee 
 would cudgell .you. 
 
 Prtnce. What hee did not ? 
 
 H# . Tbere'* ney ther Faitbjruih^or Wooiaiwhood 
 inmedfc. 
 
 ft^.Thcre'c 
 
Fd^r*. There's no more faith in thee then a ftu'de Prunei 
 nor no more truth in thee, then in a drawne Fox : and for 
 Wooman-hood.Maid-marian may be the Deputies wife 
 of the Ward to thee. Go you nothing, go. 
 
 Ho/t. Say .what thing? what thing ? 
 
 Falft. What thing? why a thine to thanke heauen on. 
 
 Hoft. I am no thing fo tbanke heauen on ,1 wold thou 
 houldft kiwj w it : 1 am an honed mans wife : and fating 
 thy Knighthood 8h'de,thow art a knaue to call me fo. 
 
 Fdft. Setting thy woman-hood alide/bou art a bcaft 
 ;ofayotherwife. 
 
 Hoft. Say, what beaft,thou knaue thou? 
 
 Fat. W hat beaflr" Why an Otter. 
 
 Prvt. An Ouer.ftr Mr? Why n Otter? 
 
 Fal. Why? She's neither fifh nor fteth; a man knowet 
 not where to haue her. 
 
 Hoft. Thou art vniuft man in faying fo ; thoo, or anie 
 man knowet where to hiue rnc,thou knaue thou. 
 
 Prince. Thou fay 'ft true Hofteffe,and he (lander* tbee 
 oft groffely. 
 
 Hoft. Sohedothyou.myLord, and fayde ihi other 
 day, You ought him a thouiand pound. 
 
 printt. Sit rah,do 1 owe you a thoufand pound t 
 
 FaJft. A rtioufand pound Half A Million. Thy tone is 
 worth a Million : thouow'ft me thy loue. 
 
 Heft. Nay my Lord.he call'd yo lacke, and faid bee 
 would cudgcll you. 
 
 Fat. Didl,flW^i? 
 
 'Bar. Indeed Sir /*. you faid fo. 
 
 fat. Yea,ifhefaid iny Ring wai Copper. 
 
 Prtnct. I lay 'til Copper. Dax'ft thou bee as good as 
 thy word now ? 
 
 fal. Why HoP thou know'ft,*s thou art but a man,I 
 dare : but, as thou art a Prince, 1 feart thee, as I fcare the 
 rowing of the Lyons Whelpe. 
 
 frmet And why not as the Lyon ? 
 
 F*l. The King hirnfelfe it to bee feared the Lyon : 
 Do'rt thourh.nke Ilefcarc thce.as I fearc thy Father ?nay 
 if I do, let my Girdle bteske. 
 
 Pri*. O,if itrtiould. how would thy gutte* fill about 
 thy knte*. Bot firra : There's no roome for Faith, Truth, 
 nor Honefty,in thisbofonic ofthit.e , 11 is all rili'd vppe 
 with Guttes and Mtdnffc. Charge an honeft Woman 
 with picking thy pocket ? Why thou horfon impudent 
 imboh Rafcall, if there were any thing in thy Pocket but 
 Taurrne Recknings, Mtmorandumt of Bv:die-houfcs, 
 and one poore peny- worth of Sugar-candie to make thee 
 long-winded: if thy pocket were enrich'd with jnie o- 
 ther injuries but thete, I ama Vfllauu : And yet you will 
 ftand to it, you wiil not Pocket vp wrong. Art thou not 
 alhamd? 
 
 Fal. Do'ft thou heare Hal ? Thou know-fl io the ftate 
 ofImoceocy,yf<lWfcll: and what (hould poote latkf 
 f4/jf-frdo,inthedayesofVi!lany? Thou feeft, 1 haue 
 more fiefh then another man.and therefore more frailty. 
 You confeife then you pickt my Pocket t 
 
 Pria. Itappearesfoby the Story. 
 Fal. Hofte(IV,Iforgiuethee: 
 Goiiialtc ready Breakfaft, loue thy Husband. 
 Looke to thy Serujpts, and rheriuS thy Gufts : 
 Thou (lialt find me tradable to any honeft reafon: 
 Thou fceft. I am pacified ftjll. 
 Nay, I prethee be gooe. 
 
 Now ///, to the nevm at Court for the Robbery, L*d ? 
 Hovv is that srtfwercd? 
 
 Prin. O my fweet Beefe : 
 I mult ftill b good Angell to thee. 
 The Monic ii paid backe againe. 
 
 Fal. O, I do not like that paying backe, 'tis a doable 
 Labour. 
 
 Prat. I am good Friends with my Fathcr.and may do 
 any thing. 
 
 go/. Rob me the Exchequer thefvft thing thou do'ft, 
 and do it with vnwafh'd hands too. 
 
 "Bard. Do my Lord. 
 
 Print I haue procured the foe^t.t Charge of Foot 
 
 Fat. I would it had Wr.e of Horfe. Where foal I fmde 
 one that can fteale well? O, forafine theefe. oftwoand 
 rwrrnU-.or thereabout : I am heynoufly vnprouio'ed. Wei 
 God be thanked for theie Rebels, they offend none but 
 the Vtnuous. I laud them,I praife (hem. 
 
 Prim. 'Bardolfh. 
 
 -Bar. My Lord. 
 
 PTM. Go beat e this Letter to Lord lib* of Lancafler 
 To my Brother lobm. This to my Lord of Weftrocrland, 
 Go Pete, to horfc : for thou,and 1, 
 Haue thirtie miles to ride yet ere dinner time. 
 Att^f.rfteet me to morrow in the Temple Hall 
 At two a clocke in the afternoonc, 
 There (halt thou know thy Charge.and there recctue 
 Money and Order for then Furniture. 
 The Land is burning, Ptrctt fiandi onhyc. 
 And either they, or we muft lo wer ly e. 
 
 Fal Rarewordilbraucwosld. 
 HoflerTe.my breakfaft, come > 
 Oh,I could wifri this Taueine were my drumme. 
 
 Entutt nnnet. 
 
 jfitusQuartttr. 
 
 Enttr Hjtrie Hatfl>urre t 
 
 Hot. Well faid, my Nob!e Scot, if fpeaking ciiuh 
 In this fine Age.were not thought flacterie, 
 Such atmbution fliould the ~Dneg<<u haue, 
 As not aSouidiour of thh feafons flampe, 
 Should go fo general! currant through the world, 
 By heauen I cannot Batter : 1 defte 
 The Tongues of Soothers. But a Brauer place 
 In my hearts ioue,hath no man then your Selfe. 
 Nay ,taskc ne to my word : appruue me Lord. 
 
 Dne. Thou art the King of Honor. 
 No man fo potent breathes vpon the ground*. 
 But I will Beard him. 
 
 fitter a JMtflimger. 
 
 H. Do fo, and 'tis well. What Letters hafl there? 
 I can but thanke you. 
 
 Me/. Thefc Letters come from yotu Father. 
 
 Ht. Letters from him ? 
 Why comes he oot himfelfe ? 
 
 Mef. He cannot come, my Lot J, 
 He is greeuout ficke.' 
 
 Hot. How?hazheiheleyfurerobcckenow, 
 In foch a iuflUng time? Who rcado his power ? 
 Voder whofe GonarvnefH com* they along? 
 
66 
 
 TbeFirfl Tart of 'Kjmz Henry the Totatb. 
 
 Mtjf. Hit Letters bre; hie mincJe.noi I h'is minde. 
 
 war. I preihee tell rne.do th he keepe bis Bed ? 
 
 Miff- I Ie <Hmy Lord/oure dayes ere 1 fee forth i 
 And at the time of my departure thence, 
 He was much fear'd by hit Phyfuisn. 
 
 Tor. 1 would the Rate of time had firft beene whole, 
 Etc he by ficknefle had beene vifited : 
 His health was neuer better worth then now. 
 
 /fo/p.Stcke now? dtoopc now? this ficknesdoth utfeA 
 The very Life-blood of our Enierprife, 
 Tit catching hither ,euen to our Csmpe. 
 He writes me hcre.that inward ficknefle, 
 And that hit friends by deputation 
 Could not fo foonc be drawne: nor did he thinke it rnetc, 
 To lay fo dangerous and deare a truft 
 On any Soule rcmou'd,but on his owne. 
 Yet doth he giue vs bold aduertifement, 
 That with our fmall coniuncHon we fbould on, 
 To fee how Fortune is difpos*d to vi : 
 For.ss he wntes.there is no quailing now, 
 
 Becaufc the King is cmatnely polTeft 
 Of oil our ourpofes. What lay 
 
 Wr. Your Fathers fickneffe ii a mayme to vs. 
 
 you to i^t ? 
 
 ffcijp. A perillousGafh.a very Limme lopt off: 
 And yet,m faiih,it is not his prefc nt want 
 Seemes more then we (ball findc it. 
 Were it good, to fetrhe exact wealth of ilf our ftates 
 All at one Caft ? To fet fo rich a may ne 
 On the nice taiard of one doubtful I houre, 
 It were not good : for therein (hould we reade' 
 The very Bottomland the Sowle of Hope 
 The very Li ft, the very vtmoft Bound 
 Of all our fortunes. 
 
 Dmcg. Faith,andt"ow fhoultl; 
 Where now remair.es a fweet reuerfion. 
 We may boldly fpend.vpon the hope 
 Of what is to come in ; 
 A comfort of rctyremem liuej k> this. 
 
 Hitfi. A Rir.deuous.s Home to P.ye vmo, 
 [f that the Deuili and Mifchance looke bigge 
 Vpon the Maydenhnd of our Affaires. 
 
 fTtr. But yet I would yourPather had beene here: 
 The Qjulitie and Heire of our Attempt 
 Jrookes no diuifion . It will be thought 
 )y fotne,that know not why he is away, 
 That wifedome,ioyahie,2nd meere diftike 
 Of our proceedings.kept the Earle from hence. 
 And thinke, how Juch an apprehenfion 
 Vlay tume the ryrfc of fcareful! Faftion, 
 And breede a kinde of queflion in our caufe : 
 or well you know,wee of th offring fide, 
 tluft keepe aloofe from flri& arbitrement, 
 Vnd ftop all fjght-holc$ f eoeTy loopc.from whence 
 The eye of reafon may prie in vpon rs : 
 This ab fence of your Father drawes a Curtaine. 
 That fhewes the ignorant a kinde of feare, 
 Before not dreamt of. 
 
 0. You ftraym too farrc. 
 [ rather of his abfence make this vfe : 
 It lends a Luftre^nd more great Opinion, 
 A larger Dare to your great Enterprise, 
 Then if the Earle were here : for men rouft thinke, 
 [f we without his belpe.can rnakea Hcsd 
 To pulh again!) the Kingdome j with his helps, 
 We (hall 0're.rurne it topfe-turuy downe : 
 Yet all goes well.yet all our ioynts are whole. 
 
 As lieart can thinke : 
 
 Then; is not fuch a word (pokeof in Scotland, 
 AJthisDreameofFcare. 
 
 Enter Sir Richard Fernon. 
 
 Httfr. My Coufin FtfrDOB.welooine by my Soote. 
 
 r*n.?ray God my oowes be worth a wricom,Lor<f. 
 The Earle of Weftmetfend.feuen thoofand flrong. 
 Is marching hither-warda,with Prince fobn. 
 
 Herb. No rurroe: what more? 
 
 Vtr*. Andfunher.Ihaueleam'cI. 
 The King himfelfe in perfon hath fet forth, 
 Or hither- w*rd intended (pcedily, 
 With (rrong and nrightie preparation. 
 
 Http. He fliillbe welcome too. 
 Where is his Sonne, 
 
 The nimble.foo ted Mid-Cap .Prime of Wales, 
 And his Cumrdes ( that daft the World attde, 
 A nd bid it pafe? 
 
 Vent. Allfurniftit,al!ir. Armej, 
 All plum'd like Eftridges, that with the Winde 
 Bayted like Eagles.haotng lately bath'd, 
 G littering in Golden Coatesjike Inuget, 
 As full of fpirit as :he Monet h of May, 
 And gorgeous ai theSunneatMid-fummer, 
 Wanton as jrouthfull Goates,wilde as young Bulls. 
 I faw young Harry with his Beucr on, 
 His Cutties on his thighei.gillsntly arm'd, 
 Bifc from the ground like feathered t^fertitry, 
 And vaulted with fuch esfe into his Sear, 
 As if an Angell dropt downe from the Clouds, 
 To turne and winde a fierie Pr$*fm , 
 And witch the World with Noble Horfcmanfeip. 
 
 Hftfi. NO more, no more, 
 Worfe then the Sunne in March : 
 This prayfe doih noimfli Agues : let them come. 
 They come like Sacrifices in rheir trimme, 
 And to the ftre-ey'd Maid of fmoakieWarre, 
 All hot.and bleeding.will wee oifer them : 
 The marled <Jfari fhall on his Altar fie 
 Vp to the cares in blood. I am on fire, 
 To hetre this rich reprizall is fo nigh, 
 And yet not ours. Come,let me take my Horfe, 
 Who is to beare me like a Thunckr-bolt, 
 A gainft che bofome of the Prince of Wiles. 
 Harry to ffarry,(hi\\ not Horfe to Horfe 
 Meete,nd ne're part,till one drop downe a Coaric f 
 Oh,that Glendcraur were come. 
 
 V'tr. There is more newes : 
 I learned in Woreefter,as I rode along, 
 He cannot draw his Power this foureteene dayes, 
 
 Den>g. That's the worft Tidings that I heare of 
 yet. 
 
 Wcr. I by my faith.that beare; a frofty found. 
 
 ffotfr. What may the Kings whole Battaiie reach 
 rntor 
 
 Ver. To thirty thoufand. 
 Bar. Forty let it be, 
 
 My Father and Gl*Aeer being both away, 
 The pomes of vs.may feme fo great a day. 
 Come.let vs take a mutter (peedily : 
 l)oomcfday is neerc; dye all,dye merrily. 
 
 DMT. TaSke not of dying, I am out of feare 
 Of deathjor deaths hand, for this one halfe yesre. 
 
The FtrftTartof King Henry the Fourth. 
 
 ScxnaSecitnda. 
 
 '3$. 2fcnfe$6,get thee before to Couentry, fill me a 
 Boctleof Sack.ottr Souldiers fhall march through; weele 
 to Sutton-cop-h-U to N'ght. 
 
 'Bard. Will you giue me Money, Captame? 
 
 ftttt. Lay out.lay out 
 
 "Bard. This Boctle makes an Angell. 
 
 falft. And if >t doe, take it for thy labour . and if it 
 make twentie , take them all. He anfwere the Coynage. 
 Bid my Lieutenant Pcto mecte me at the Towoes end. 
 
 "Bard. I will Capiaine : farewell. Exit. 
 
 Falft. If I be not afham'd of my Souidiers, 1 am a 
 'owc't-Gurnet : 1 haue mif-vs'd the Kings Prefle dam- 
 nably. I haue got, in exchange of a hundred and ftfuc 
 Souldiers, three hundred and odde Pounds. F pt efle me 
 none but good Houfc.holders,YeomensSonnes:cnqoire 
 me out contracted Batchelers, fuch as ha<i becne ask'd 
 
 ce on the Banes: fuch a Convnoditie of vvannc Haues, 
 as had as 'icuc heare the Deuill, a* a Drumme ; fuch as 
 feare the report of aCaliucr.worfcthena ftruck-Foole, 
 u a hurt wilde-Dncke. I pteft me none but luch Toftes 
 nd Bntter.with Hearts in their Bellyes no bigger then 
 Pmnes heads, and they haue bought out their feruiccs : 
 And now, my whole Charge confifts of Ancients, Cor- 
 porils,Lieutenants,Gentleroen of Companies, SlaueJ as 
 ragged as L#ufnt in the painted Qotb,where the Glut- 
 torn Dogges licked his Sore* ; and fuch, as indeed were 
 neuer Souldiers, but dif-carded vniuft Seruingmen,youn- 
 ger Sonnes to younger Brothers, reuolted Tapftcrs and 
 Oftlers.Trade-falne, the Cankers of a calme World^nd 
 long Peace , trane tunes more dis-honorablc ragged, 
 then an old-fac'd Ancient ; and fuch haue I to rill vp the 
 roomcs of them that haue bough: out their feniices: that 
 would thsnke, that I had a hundred and fiftie totter*d 
 ProdigallSjlately come from Swine-keeptng,from eating 
 Oraffe and Huskes. A mad fellow met me on the way, 
 and told me,I had vnloaded all the Gibbets.and preft the 
 dead bodyes. No eye hath feene fuch skar-Crov?cs : lie 
 not march through Couentry with them,thai's flat. Nay, 
 and the Villaine* march wide betwixt the Leggec, as if 
 they had Gyucs on ; for indeede, I had the moit of them 
 out of Prifon. There's not a Shirt and a halfe in all my 
 Company : and the halfe Shirt is two Napkins tackt to- 
 gether, and throwne ouerrhe fhoulders like a Heralds 
 Coat.wtthoiK fleeue : and the Shirt, to fay the truth, 
 ftolne from my Ho A of S. Albones, or the Red-Nofe 
 1'nne-keeper of Dauintry. But that's all one.shey'ic find? 
 Linnen enough on euery Hedge. 
 
 Enter the Prince jmd tie Lord ofWejlmerland, 
 
 Prtnee. How now blowne lackj how now Quilt > 
 Folft. What Half How now road Wag. what a Deulfl 
 do'ft thou in Warwickftme ? My good Lord of Weft- 
 merland,Icry you mercy, I thought youi Honour had al- 
 ready beene at Shrewsbury. 
 
 Weft 'Faiih.Sir Joh,'tit more then time thar I were 
 there, ind you too : but my Powers are there alreadte. 
 "~ : Kmg.l can icH vou.lookes fot vsall: wemuftaway 
 all to Night. 
 
 fap. Tut,ncuer feare roe, I am as vigilant as a Cat to 
 fteaieCreame. 
 
 Pnce. I thinke to ftefele Creame indecd.for thy tbefi 
 hath alreadie made chec Butter : buc tell me/et>boft 
 fellowes ate thefe that come after t 
 
 Folft. Mine.//4/.mme. 
 
 Prmce. 1 did oeuer fee fueb pittifull Rafcak. 
 
 Folft. Tut,tut ,good enough to toffei foooc tor Pow- 
 der, foode for Powder: theyle fill a Pu.ai well. a* better, 
 tufh man,mortall men.morcall men. 
 
 ffeftm. I, hot Sir/*!*, me thinkes they are exceeding 
 poore and barc,too beggarly. 
 
 fflfl. Fauh.fordicirpoucrtie. I know not where they 
 had that t anrl for their barencflc, I am fare they neuer 
 Icarn'd that of me. 
 
 Prince .No.Ile be fworne, vnleflc you call three fingers 
 on the R'tbbcs bare. But fit(a,make baAe t fern u already 
 m the field. 
 
 FiUfi. Wh,ii the King eocamp'd? 
 
 wcflm. Hee is, Sit Ma. I feare wee (hall flay too 
 long, 
 
 falfl. Well.to the latter end of a Fray, and the begin, 
 ning of a Feaft, fits a dull 6 & hr,*od alteeneGuefL 
 Err**. 
 
 Sc etna Tertia. 
 
 Eater Hotffnarjrvrcefer l DavglMjaid 
 
 Hotfr. Weele fight with him to (fight. 
 wore. It may not be. 
 D*g. You giuc him then aduantage. 
 fJer*. Not a whit. 
 
 Uufc Why fay you (o ? lookes be not for fnpply? 
 Uem. So doe wee. 
 
 Hotfy. His it certatne.our* is doubtfulU 
 Wen. Good Coufin be aduis'd^irre not to njghu 
 1,'tm. Doe not, my Lord. 
 Dovg. Yoo doe not counfailc well : 
 You fpeake it out of feare .and cold heart. 
 
 And 1 dare well maiptaine it with my Life, 
 
 If welUefpedted Honor bid me on, 
 
 1 hold as little counfaile with weake feare, 
 
 As you,mv Lord,OT any SCOT :hat this day lines* 
 
 Let it be feene tomorrow in the Band), 
 
 Whichofifeares. 
 
 Dof. Yea.or to night. 
 
 Vtm. Content. 
 
 Hetfr. Tonight/ayl. 
 
 Urn. Corne,come,it may not be. 
 I wonder much.bciuf> me of fcjch great leading as you are 
 Fhat yon fore-fee not what impediments 
 Drag backe our expedition : certaine Horfe 
 Of my Ccufui Vernont are not yet come vp, 
 Your Vnckle franeftert Horfe came bot to day, 
 And now their pride and meirall isafleepe, 
 1Teir courage with bard labour tame and dull, 
 That not a Horfe is halfe the halfe of hioifelfe. 
 
 ffetfi- So are the Horfes of the Enetnie 
 in gencrall iourr.ry bated, and brought low ; 
 The better pan of ours are fell of reft. 
 
 f , _ *. Tht 
 
(58 
 
 The FirftTart of l(mg Henry the Fourth. 
 
 en. The number of the King eiceedeth ours: 
 For Gods faliftCoufm.ftsy till ,fl come in. 
 
 TSliMl. I come vmbgracioai offers from the Kmg, 
 If you vouehfafe me hearing, and refpeft. 
 
 And would to God you were of our determination. 
 Some of loue you well : and euen thofe form 
 Enuic your great defcruings.tnd good name, 
 Becaufc you are not of our qualitie. 
 But fttnd againfr v* like an Enemie. 
 
 2/wx.Ar.d Heaoen defend,but ftill I fhould ftand fo, 
 So long as ouc of Limit, and true Rule, 
 You Hand againft anoynted Maieftie. 
 But to my Charge. 
 The Kinghith lent to know 
 The nature of yoor Gmfes.and whereupon 
 YOU coniure from the Breft of Ciuiil Peace, 
 Such bold Hoftilirie, teaching hu dutious Land 
 Audacious Cruel tie. If that the King 
 H sue any way your good Deferts forgot, 
 Which he confeffeth to be manifold. 
 He bid* you name yourGriefes,and with ail fpeed 
 You (hall baue your defires,with intereft ; 
 And Pardon absolute for your felfe, and thefe, 
 Herein mis-led,by your fuggetlion. 
 
 ffoifr The King iskindc: 
 And well wee know, the King 
 Knows at what time to promile, when to pay. 
 My Father.roy Vnckle,and my fdfc, 
 Did giue him that fame Royaitie he wearet : 
 And when he was not fixe and twentie ftrong, 
 Stckc in the World* regard, wretched, and low, 
 ApoorevnmtndedOut-law,fneakinghome, 
 My Father gaue him welcome to the {bore : 
 And when he heard himfweare,and vow to God, 
 He came but to be Duke of Lancafter, 
 To fueh'u Liuerie.tndbegge his Peace, 
 With teare* of Innocencie,and tf arme* of Zeale ; 
 My Father, in kinde heart and piety mou'd, 
 Swore hint aftlriance.and perform'd it too. 
 Now,when the Lord* and Barons of the Reatme 
 Perceiu'd Nortbt*krl4K,l did leane to him. 
 The more and lefle came in wuh Cap and Knee, 
 Met him in Boroughs.Clues, Villages, 
 Attended him on Bridges, flood in Lane j, 
 LaydGifts before him.proffer'd him their Oathei, 
 
 aue him their Heires,as Page* followed him, 
 Euen at the heeles.in golden multitude*. 
 hie prefently,as GreatnelTe known it felfe, 
 Steps me a little higher then hi* Vow 
 Made to my Father .while his blood was poore, 
 Vpon the naked (hore at Rauenfpurgh : 
 Andnow(forfooth)takesonhimtoreforme 
 Some certain* Edicis.and fomeftrait Decrees, 
 That lay too heauie on the Common-wealih; 
 Cryes out vpon abufes.feemes to weepe 
 >ierhis Countries Wrongs: and by this Face, 
 This feemingBrow of Iuflice,did he winne 
 The heart? of aO that hee did angle for. 
 Proceeded further, cut me off the Heads 
 Of all the Fauon tet.ihat the abfent King 
 In deputation left behtndc him hecre. 
 
 When hee wa perfonall in the Iriflj Warre. 
 
 yiuat. Tut, I came nor to h ear e this. 
 
 H#fr. Then to the point. 
 In fhort time after, bee depos'd the King. 
 Soone aftet that,dpriu'd him of his Life : 
 And in the neck of that.task't the whole State. 
 To make that worfe.fuffer'd his Kinfman Uk*reb t 
 Who is.if cuery Owner wereplac'd, 
 Indeede hit King.to be engag d in Wales, 
 There, without Ranfome.to lye forfeited : 
 Difgrac'd me, in my happie Victories, 
 Sought to intrap me by inteJligence, 
 Rated my Vnckle from the Counctll-Boord, 
 In rage difmifs'd my Father from the Court. 
 Broke Oath on Oath,committed Wrong on W rong, 
 And in cooclufion,droue vs to feeke oat 
 This Head of fafetie; and withajl.to ptie 
 Into his Title : the which wee finde 
 Too indirect, for long continuance. 
 
 3lnm. Shall! returnc this anfwer to the Kngf 
 
 Wee'le with-draw a while . 
 Goe to the King.and let there be impawn'd 
 Some furetie for a fafe retarne againe, 
 And in the Morning early (hall my Vnckle 
 Bring hitnourpurpofe: and fo farewell. 
 
 Blunt. I would you would accept of Grace and Lone 
 
 H<*ft>. And't may be.fo wee (hall 
 
 /**. Pray Heauen you doe. 
 
 Scena Quarto. 
 
 fHttr the Areb.Bi(htffTirkt *** Sir MitheS. 
 
 .good Sir /WM.beare this fealed Briefc 
 With winged hafle to the Lord Marflull. 
 This to my Coufin Scroop, and afl the reft 
 To whom they are directed. 
 If you knew how much they doe i rnporr, 
 You would make hafie. 
 
 Sir Misk. My good Lord.I gucffe their tenot. 
 
 ^irck. Like enough you doe. 
 Tomorrcw.good Sit MtchtB,it a day, 
 Wherein the fortune of ten thoufand men 
 Mud bide the touch. Fot Sir.at Shrewsbury, 
 A* I am truly gtuen to vnderftand, 
 The King, with mightie and quick-rayfed Power, 
 Meetes with Lord Harry t and I feare.Sit AficbeM, 
 What with the fickncffe of NtnkimbtrUmd, 
 Whofe Power was in the firft proportion ; 
 And what with Own Glatdnrert abfence thence. 
 Who with them was rated firmely too, 
 And comes not in.ouer-rul'd by Prophecies, 
 I feare the Power of Ptrty is too weake. 
 To wage an infant tryall with the King. 
 
 Sir A//rA.Why,my good Lord.you neednot feare, 
 Jbere is 2>M^^v,and Lord tMorttotr. 
 
 ^rch. No,cJWrfiwr is not there. 
 
 Sir Mtc .But there is Merdakfftnmi.Loid H&iyTtrtj, 
 And there is my Lord of Worccfter, 
 And a Head of gallant Warriors, 
 J^oble Gentlemen. 
 
 And 
 
Tbe FtrftTart cfKjng Henry the FourtF 
 
 And fo there is, Dot yet me King hath drawae 
 The fpcciall head of aU the Land together : 
 The Prince of Wales, Lord AfeeftMnMr, 
 The Noble Weftmer land, and warlike "Blunt ; 
 And many moe Comualsand dearcmen 
 Of eftimation, andcoromad in Arrnes. 
 
 Sir M. Doubi not my Lord, he (hall be well oppes'd 
 tsfrcb. 1 hope no leffe? Yet needful! 'tis to fc are. 
 And to preaent the worlt, Sir Mitbtl fpecd ; 
 For if Lord ?r thriue not, ere the King 
 DifmHTe his power, he rneancs to vifit vs : 
 For he hath heard of our Confederacie, 
 And. its but Wifedotne to nuke ftrong againfl him : 
 Therefore make haft, I rood go write againe 
 Toother Friends : and {bfarewcll.Sir Mtcbtil. 
 
 Qwntus. Scena^Prima. 
 
 E*ttr the Kag, PrncttfWtt. Lord I* fL<*c*fter t 
 fa-It fftfeftmtrSand^ir H'tlter Bfuat, 
 
 Kng. How bloodily the Sunne begins to peere 
 Abouc yon busky hill : the day luokei pale 
 At his diftempcrature. 
 
 pria. ThcSoutherne winde 
 Doth play the Trumpet to his purpofes, 
 And by his hollow whittling in the Leaues, 
 For t els a Tempeft,and a bluft'ring day. 
 
 Kiig~ Then with the lofcrs let it fympathixe, 
 For nothing can feetne foule to thofc that win. 
 
 Eater Wortujler. 
 
 King. How now my Lord of Worfler? Tis not well 
 That you and 1 fhould meet vpon luch tearmes, 
 A? now we meet. You haoe dccetu'd our truft. 
 And made TS doffe our eafie Robes of Peace, 
 To crufli our old limbes in vngentle Steele s 
 This is not well, my Lord,tbis is not well. 
 What fay you to it ? Will you againe vnknj t '* 
 This churlifh knot of all-abhorred Warre? 
 And moue in that obedient Orbc againe, 
 Where you did giue a faire and natural! light. 
 And be no more an exhall'd Meteor, 
 A prodigie ofFeare, and a Portent 
 Ofbroached Mifcheefe, to the vnborrw Times ? 
 
 War. Heareme,my Liege: 
 For mine owne part, I could be well content 
 ToentertainetheLaggc-enJ of my life 
 With quiet houres : For I do proteft, 
 I htue not fought the day of this diflike. 
 
 King. You haue not fought it : how conies it then? 
 
 Fal. Rebellion lay in his wsy.and he found it. 
 
 . Peace,Chewet, peace. 
 Maiefty, 
 Of Fauour,' from my Selfe, and all our Houfe ; 
 
 r . It pleas'd your Maie fty, to tume your lookcs 
 
 And yet I muft remember you my Lord, 
 We were the firft, and deareft of your Friend* i 
 For you, my ftafte of Office did 1 brcakc 
 In Richard: time, and poafted day and night 
 To meete you on the way.and kifle your hand, 
 
 When yet you were in place, end in i 
 
 Nothing to ftrong and fortunate, a< I ; 
 
 It waa my Selfe, my Brother, and his Sonnc, 
 
 That brought you home,8nd boldly did out-dare 
 
 The danger ofthe time. You (wore to vs, 
 
 And you did fweare that Oath at Doncafter, 
 
 That yoo did nothing of purpoie'gainfl the State, 
 
 Nor chime no further, then your ncw-falne right, 
 
 The feate of Getni, Dukedom? of Lane after, 
 
 To this, we fvware our aide : But in (bort fpace, 
 
 It rain'ddownc Fortune {bo wring on your head, 
 
 And fuch a floud of GreatnerTe feU on you, 
 
 What with our helpe.what with the abfcni King, 
 
 What with the injuries of wanton time, 
 
 The feeming fuficranccs that you had bome. 
 
 And the contrarious Windes that held the King 
 
 So long in the vnlucky Iiifh Warres, 
 
 That all in England did repute him dead : 
 
 And from this fwarme of faire adaantages, 
 
 You tooke occafion to be quickly woo d, 
 
 To gripe the generzll fway into yout hand. 
 
 Forgot yoor Oath to vs at Doocafter, 
 
 And being fed by va,you vi'd vs fo, 
 
 As that tngentlc gull the Cuckowet Bird 
 
 Vfeth the Sparrow, riid oppreffe our Ncft, 
 
 Grew by our Feeding, to to great a bulkc. 
 
 That cuen our Louc durft not come neere your fight 
 
 For feare of fwallowing t But with nimble wing 
 
 We were inforc'd for fafcty fake, to flye 
 
 Out ofyour tight, and raifc this prefent Head, 
 
 Whereby we Hand oppofed by luch meancs 
 
 As you your feifc, haue forg'd egainft your felf*, 
 
 By vnkindc v fag c, dangerous countenance, 
 
 And violation of all faith snd troth 
 
 S worne to vs in yonger enterprize. 
 
 KM. Thefc things indeede you haue articulated, 
 Pioclaitn'd at Market Croffes.rcad ui Churches, 
 To face the Garment of Rebellion 
 With force fine colour, that may pleafe the eye 
 Of fickle Changelings, and poore Difcontenu, 
 Which gape, and rub the Elbow at the nc wes 
 Of hurly burly Innooation : 
 And neuer yet did Jnfurrection want 
 Such water-colours, to impaint his caufe : 
 Nor moody Beggars, fttiruiog for a time 
 Of pell-mell hauocke,and confufion. 
 
 Pria. In both our Armies, there is many a foule 
 Shall pay full desrely for this encounter, 
 If once they ioyne in triall. Tell yout Nephew, 
 The Prince of Wales doth ioyne with all the world 
 In praife of Henry Percv : By my Hopes, 
 This prefent enterprire fet off his head, 
 I do not think e a brauer Gentleman, 
 More adliuc, valuut.or, more valiant yong, 
 More daring.or more bold,is now aliue, 
 To grac? this Utter Age with Noble deeds. 
 For my pan, I may fpcake it to my {haute, 
 I haoe a Truant beene toChiaalry, 
 And fo I hcare, he doth account OK too : 
 Yet this before my Fathers Maiefty, 
 I am content that he {hall take the oddcs 
 Of his great name and eftimation, 
 And will.to feue the blood on either fide, 
 Try fortune with him, in a Single Figbt. 
 
 King. And Prince of Wales.fo dare w ventti tbee, 
 Albeit, confederations infinite 
 
yo TJxFtrftTtrtofK&gHenrytbeFoKrtli. 
 
 Do make agauifl it : No good Worfter.no, 
 We loue our people well ; eoen thofe we looe 
 That are mtfled vpon yor Coufins part : 
 And wifl they take the offer of our Grace : 
 Both he, and they .and you ; yeaxoenr nan 
 Shall be my Fnend againe. and lie b*M. 
 So tell yotir Cotifw . and bring me word^ 
 What he v. ill do Bat ifhe wUl not yeeld, 
 Rebuke and dread corredioo waire on rs, 
 And they fhall do their Office. So bee gone. 
 We win not now be troubled with reply, 
 We offer fairc, take aduifdly. 
 
 Prtn. It will not be accepted,on my life, 
 The Dfwilai and the H$urre both together, 
 Ate confident againft the world in Armes. 
 
 K,ag . Hence therefore, enery Leader to his charge 
 For on their aofwer will we fct on them ; 
 And God befriend vi.asour caufeu.uA. Ixaait. 
 
 ri. Hid, if ebon fee me downe in the bartell, 
 And beftnd me, fo j 'ti a pomt of friend/hip. 
 
 Prm .Nothing but a Coloflus can do thee 
 Say thy prayers .and farewell. 
 
 Fa.1. I would it were bed time ffal,*nd all well. 
 
 frio. Why.thooow/'flheaiienadeaih. 
 
 Falf. Tis not doe yet : I would bee loath to pay him 
 before his day. What neede 1 bee fo forward with him, 
 that caJJ's not on roe ? Well, "Of no matter .Honor prickes 
 me on. But how ifHonottrprieke roe off when 1 come 
 on? How then? Can Honour fet too a legge? No : or an 
 trrne ? No : Or take away the greefe of a wound ? No. 
 Honour hath no skill in Surgerte.then ? No. What h Ho- 
 nour? A word. What it that word Honour? A vr ; A 
 trim reclrontng. Who hath it > He that dy'de a Wednef. 
 day. Dothhefel i(?No. Doth hee Ware it? No, Is it 
 infenfibte then? yea to the dead. But wtl it not Hue with 
 the liiring? No. Why t Detraction wil not fuffer it.ther- 
 for lie none of u Honour w a meere Scutcheon, and fo 
 ends my Catechifme. Exit. 
 
 Scena Stcunda. 
 
 , and Sir %W t*rwa,. 
 
 War. Ono/ny Nephew muft not know \t lUstard, 
 
 TKe liberal! kinde offer of the King. 
 
 Prr. TwerebefthedJd 
 
 U'or. Then we are all f ndonc. 
 It is not potfible , it cannot be. 
 The King wootd keepe his word in loving vs, 
 He will fulpra vs ftih. and ftnde a time 
 To punifh this offence in others faolts . 
 Supporuion.kll our liues, (hall be ftucke foil of eyes \ 
 For Treafon u but trafted like the Foxe, 
 W ho neVe fo tame., fo cheri flu.and lock'd p, 
 Will haue a wilde tncke of his Ancestors 
 Looke how he can , or fad or merrily, 
 Interpretation will mifquote our lookes. 
 And we <hll fcede like Ocen at a Aall. 
 The better chcnfht. Ml the nearer death. 
 My Nrphevro rrcfpsff* may be wctl forgot, 
 h hath the excufe of youth^nd heats of blood, 
 
 And an adopted name of Pthiiled<. 
 
 A haire-brata 1 d^f j ?ww, gooern'd by aSpleeoe- 
 
 All hit offences lib* r pon my head, 
 
 And on his Fathers. We did train* Kim on, 
 
 And his corruption being une from vi, 
 
 We at the Spring of zJl, (hall pay for all . 
 
 Therefore good Coufin. let not Harry know 
 
 In any cafe, the offer of the King. 
 
 Hccrt comes ytrar Cofin. 
 
 Hot. MyVnkkisreram'd, 
 DeJoier yp my Lod of Weftroeiland. 
 Vnkle,what newe- / 
 
 tTer. The Kjog Will bid you bart*ll prffcntly. 
 
 7)w.Dofle him by the Lord of Wtftmerland. 
 
 Ha, Lord OawflM -. Go you and tel I him fo. 
 
 Date. Niarry tod fhail, and verie willingly. 
 
 rU 
 
 tror. There is no feembg mercy in the King. 
 Hot. Did yoobegge any? God forbid. 
 tnr. I told him gently of our greeaanco, 
 OfhisOh-breaking : which he mended thua, 
 By now forfwearing that he u forfwonif , 
 He cals vi Rebels, Traitori.and will fcourge 
 With haughty armes, this hateful! rum? m vs. 
 
 fater DetafLa. 
 T)a. A rme Gentlemen, to Armet, for I haue thrown 
 A braue defiance in King//cisrw/ teeth : 
 And Weftmerland that was iogag'd did beat* it, 
 Which cannot chooCe but bring him qaickly on. 
 
 "-. The Prince of Wales f&pt forth before the king. 
 And Nephew, chaiieng'd yo 10 fingk figru. 
 
 Hot. O. would the quarre II lay pon our h*ad, 
 And that no man might draw fhort breath 10 day, 
 But I and Harry MnvxHttb. Tell nx.tell m. 
 How fhew'd his Talking ?Seetr>'d it in content ? 
 
 Vtr. No, by my Soule J ncucrifl my life 
 Did heart * Challenge vrg'd more modefUy, 
 Vnlefle a Brother fhould a Brother dare 
 To gende exercife, nd proof? of Arrnrt. 
 He gaue you all the Duties of a Man, 
 Trimm d vp voor praifcs with a Princely tongue. 
 Spoke your deferu ings like a Chronicle, 
 Making you ener better then his praife, 
 By (till difpraiGngpreife. velrw'd with you : 
 And which became him like a Prince indeed, 
 He made a blafhing citall of himfelfc, 
 And chid his Tre want youth with foch Grace, 
 A> ifhe maftred there a double {pint 
 Of teaching, and of learning inftamly : 
 There did he paufe. But let me tell tb Worid. 
 Ifhe out-fiue the cnole of this day, 
 England did ncoer owe fo fwect a hope, 
 So naoch tmfconftroed in his WaotonncAe. 
 
 Ht. Coufio.IthinkethoiiancnamorexS 
 On his Follica : neoer did I heare 
 Of any Pnnct fo wilde at Liberty 
 But be he as be will, yet once ere night, 
 I will imbrare him with a Souldiers arme, 
 That he fhail fhrtnke vnd my cwtefie 
 Arnw.arroe with fpeed. And Pellow's. 
 Better coofider what yon hane to do, 
 Ttat I th teae oot wdl tbc gift ofTongu^ 
 
 Can 
 
The Firfi TartofKjn Henry the Fourth. 
 
 Cu\ lift your blood vp with per fwafton. 
 Enter a (JMejfingfr. 
 
 Mt(. My Lord.heere are Letters for you. 
 
 Hoi, I cannot resde chemnow. 
 OGentlerncn.tbe time oflife u (hort; 
 To fpend that fnorcnefle bafely.were too long. 
 t life did nde vponaDiaU point, 
 Still ending t the arnuall of an houre, 
 ^ndif we liue, wliu*to t/eade on Kings: 
 t dye, braue death, when Pnntet dye with j. 
 Jowfot out Confcien<es, the Arrnes is faire, 
 ,V 'hen the im<n; (ui bearing them i J iuft. 
 /jf<r another i*Mtffcirr . 
 
 Mtf, My Lord prepare, the King comes on apace. 
 
 ffn. I trunkehim.that he cuts me from my tale; 
 : or 1 profcfTe not talking: On?!y this, 
 Let e ich mm do his heft. And heere I draw i Sword, 
 ,Vhofc vcorthy temper 1 intend to ftaine 
 A7ith thebeft blood that I can meete withal I, 
 .nthe aJuentureofthii perillousday. 
 Jow Efperince Percy, and fet on : 
 Sound all the lofty Inftruments of Warre, 
 And by that Muficke, let vs all unbrace : 
 : ot heauen to carte. fome of vs neuer (hall, 
 A (ucond time do fdch a curtefie. 
 
 Jhtj embractjbe Trumpets found, lie King mttreth 
 with bv fever, aijrvm vuo thefaiteli. Thft enter 
 
 is thy name.that inbwtel ihuiy crofleft me? 
 What honor doft thou freke vpon my Jwad ? 
 
 Know then my name i> D<rgtat, 
 And I do haunt thee in the battell tliu, 
 Sccaule feme tell me, that thou art a King. 
 
 &!**. They tell thee true. 
 
 >>. The L ord of Stafford deere to day hath bought 
 Thy likencfTe -. for infled of thee King Harj t 
 This Sword ruih ended him, fo fhall u ihee, 
 Vnlf (Te thou yeeld thee as a Pnfoner. 
 
 Bl*. 1 was not borne to yeeld, thou haughty Scot, 
 And thou (halt finde a King (hit will tcuengc 
 Lords Stafford* death. 
 
 f tfht , Blunt u flttne ,rken enttrt Hotfrer. 
 
 Hot. O Z?mT/4/,hadft thou fought at Holmcdon tho$ 
 1 neuer had triumphed o're a Scot. 
 
 > All's donc.alf* won,here brcathles lies the king 
 
 Hot. Wheie/ 
 
 Dm Heere. 
 
 Hot. Thi$ DtvgLHf No,I know this face full well : 
 A gilJant Knight he wa, hi name was "Blunt, 
 Sernblably furmfli'd like the Kinghimfelfe. 
 
 Dw. Ah foole: go with thy foule whether it goe$, 
 A borrowed Title haft thou bought too deere. 
 Why didft thou tell me, that thou wer t a King t 
 
 Hot. The King hath many marching in hisCosct. 
 
 *ZW. Now by my S word.I will kill all hisCoatej, 
 He murder all his Wardrobe peece by peece, 
 Vnnlll meet the K.ng. 
 
 Htt. Vp t and away, 
 
 Our Souldiers ftand full fairely for the day. Extant 
 ^tidntm.ad enter Falftaijt felt*. 
 
 f*l. Though 1 could fcape fhot-ftceat London.I fer 
 he (hot heere . here'i no fcoring, but vpotuhe paie.Soft 
 who ate you ?Sii wlier 7i turn, there 'j Honour for you : 
 hete't no vanity, I am as hot as molten Lead, and as hea- 
 uy too ; heauen keepe Lad out of mcc, I needc no more 
 weight then mine ownc Bowellcs. 1 haue led my ngof 
 
 Muffins where they are pepper 'd there's no< three o 
 lyo. left a/iue, and they for the Townes end, to bg du- 
 ring life. But who comes heere I 
 Ever tht Princg. 
 
 pw.What.ftand'ft thou idJe hw?Und me thy fword, 
 Many a Nobleman likes ftafkc and (tiffe 
 Vnder the hooues of vaunting enetniet, 
 Whole de athi are vnreueng d. PretKy lend me thy fword 
 
 fal. O Hd,\ pretheegiue me leaue to breath whilc ; 
 Turke Grtgarj neuct did fuch deeds in Armo, as I hjuc 
 done this day. I haue paid P*rcy,\ haue made Kim fure. 
 
 Prm. He is indeed, and liulng to kill thee : 
 Iprethee lend me thy fword. 
 
 /V#?.Nay HA!, ;f Ptrtf bee >liu*, thou getdnotmy 
 Sword ; but take my PiHoll if thou wilt. 
 
 Pnn. Giue it me : Whac, is it irt the Cafe * 
 
 F *l. I Itjl, tis hot : There'* that wilfSaclte a Ciry. 
 The 1>rlnttJr*u>ej o*t a. 'BoitU of Uftt. 
 
 Pri*. What. J*K nmc to left audoally now. fmt. 
 Throve/ tt at him, 
 
 Ft/. Jf/'rrobealiue. llepinc^lum: if he do come in 
 my way,fo : if he Ho not, if ( come irvhis (wiflmgly) ler 
 him make a Carbonado of me. I like not i'urh grinning 
 honour as Sir tVtlier hath : Giuemee lift! wViithtf I can 
 faue, fo. if not, honour comes vnlook'd for, andther'sto 
 end. . M 
 
 Scena Tertia. 
 
 r ftont ,tntfr the Ktngfbt Prmce t 
 Lard lohn fLancaf)<r. 
 
 King. 1 prethee Herrj withdraw thy felfe, thewblce* 
 deft too much. Lord lehnofL**t*jierjgo you with him. 
 
 P. I ah. Not I ,rny Lord, vnieflc I did bleed too. 
 
 Pnn. I befcechyour Maiefly makevp, 
 Leaft you retitement do amaze you; friends. 
 
 Keig. I w ill do (o: 
 My Lord of Weftmerland leade him tohisTerw. 
 
 ITtJt. Come my Lord, lie leade you to your Tent, 
 
 Prm. Lead me my Lord? I do not need your helpe ; 
 And heaueu forbid a (hallow fcrarch fhould dtiue 
 The Prince of Wales from fuch a field at this, 
 Where ftain'd Nobility lyes troden on, 
 And Rebels Amies triumph in mafTacres. 
 
 his. We breath too long: Come cofin Weftmerland, 
 Onr duty this way lies,for heaoeas fake come. 
 
 Prm. By heauen thou hafi rleceiu'd roe Lancafler, 
 I did not thinke thee Lord of fuch a fpirit : 
 Bfore, I lou'd thee as a Brother, lobn ; 
 But now, 1 do refped rhee as my Soule. 
 
 King. I faw him hold Lord Ptrtj t ih point. 
 With luftier maintenance then I did looke tot 
 Of fuch an vngrowne Warrioiw. 
 
 Pnn O this Boy. lends mettall to v all. Exit. 
 
 How. Another King?They grow like Hydra's iwad : 
 I am the DftgUf, fat all to all tliofe 
 Thai weare tbofe colours on them. VVb a an thou 
 f hat countetfeSt'ft the perfon of a King i 
 
 /0g.The King himfeife : vfbo Omglaj grleues w haft 
 
The Fir/I Tart of KjngHenry the Fourth. 
 
 So many ofhiifoadowes ihou haft met, 
 And not the very King. IhatictwoBoyet 
 Scvkc Pm-/and thy fclfe about thcFkld ; 
 Bui feeing thou faU'ft on me Co luckily, 
 1 will aday the; t Co defend thy fclfc. 
 
 2>p. I feajw thou art another counterfeit -. 
 And yet infaith thou beafft thee like a King i 
 But mine I am fure ihou art,wboerc thou be, 
 And thui I win thee. Tlxjfabt t tht KJtfifin b'tr, 
 
 Pri*. Hold vp they head vHcScot.or thootlike 
 Newer to hold ic vp againe : the Spirits 
 Of valiant Skfrlj,St*fftrdSBliint t 'Ut in my Armesj 
 It it the Prince of Wales that threatens thee, 
 Who oeuer promifcih.but he msanes topay. 
 
 CbrerelyMy Lord: how fare*! your Grace? 
 Sir Nickel* Otipfo hath for fuccout feat, 
 And fo hath tftifte* : He to Cltfttn ftraight. 
 
 Km{. Stay,inii breath awhile. 
 Thou ruR redeem' d thy loft opinion, 
 And (hew'd ihou roik'fl. fame tender of my life 
 In this faire refcuc thou haft brought to mer. 
 
 Prat. O heaucr,, they did me 100 much injury, 
 That euei faid I heatkned to your death, 
 If it were fo, J might haue let alone 
 The totalling hand of DwglaJ ouer you, 
 Which would hauebeneas fpeedy inyotircnd, 
 As all the poyfonous Potions in the world, 
 And fau'd the Treacherous labour of your Sonne. 
 
 K. Make vp to {lift* lie to Sir Wtkbu Gmfa Ixlt 
 Emir Httftttr, 
 
 Htt. lflmiftjkenot,tbouatt//4rr7^fVM<w/A. 
 
 ?rin t Thou fpeik'ft as if I would deny my name. 
 
 Hot. Uyramcit fftrriePerde. 
 
 Prw.Why then I fee a very valiant rebel of that namf. 
 lamthePrinceofWales.andthinkenotfr'rr, 
 To (hate with me in glory any more : 
 Two Starves keepe not their motion in one Sphere, 
 Nor can one England brook* a double reign*, 
 QfH*nyPerer,w6 the Prince of Wales. 
 
 Hot. Nor (hall it /for/, for the houre is come 
 To end the one of vs; and would to heauen, 
 Thy natwin Arrow, werenow as great as mine, 
 
 frin. He nuke it greater.etc I part from thee, 
 And all the budding Honors on thy Creft, 
 He crop.tomake a Garland for my head. 
 
 Ht. I caono longer brookethy Vanities. F'gbt. 
 F.nttr Fal/ltft. 
 
 F*l. Well faid *M.to it /. Nay you (hall finde no 
 Boy es play hreie,! can tell you. 
 Enttr Dv*gl<u 
 
 Mifl**creJe*<i. 
 
 ftat. Ph Mdrrr.thou hafl rob'd me of my youth : 
 I better brooke thelofle of brittle life, 
 Then thofe proud Titles ihou haft wonne of me, 
 They wound my rhoghts wot fe.thfn the fworI my flefh: 
 But thought's the flaue of Life,and Life,Time$ foole; 
 And Time, that takes furuey of all the world, 
 Muft haue a (lop. O, I could Prophefie, 
 But that the Karth.and the cold hand of death, 
 Lye* on my Tongue :No / > rc/,thou art duft 
 And food for. , - 
 
 frin. Eoc Wormct^braue/Vrcj Farewell grew hewtt 
 Ill-weauM Ambiuon,how much art thou fluunke? 
 When that this bodie did coouine a fpirit, 
 
 A Kingdorac for it was too fmall a bound ; 
 But now two paces of the viltft JE*nh 
 Is roome enough. This Earth that bcares tho dead, 
 Beares not al'rae fo Rout a Gentleman. 
 If thou wet 'ifatfible of cuoefie, 
 I (hould not make fo great a (hew of Zeale; 
 But let my fauours hide thy mangled face, 
 And euen in thy behJfe,!!- than tee my felfc 
 Toyloing thefe fayrc Rites ofTertderneiTe. 
 Adieu ^nd take thy praife with the to heauefl, 
 Thy ignomy fleepe with rhee in the grave, 
 But not remembred in thy Epitaph. 
 What? Old Acquaintance? Could not all this flcfh 
 Keepe in a little Iife/Poorelacke,farcwcfl : 
 I could hatie better i>ar*d a belter man. 
 O, I (hould haue a heauy mifle of tltee, 
 If I were much in loue with Vanity. 
 Death hat h not (\rucke fb fat a Deere to day, 
 Though many dearer in this bloody Fray : 
 Imbowelt'd will I fee thee by and by, 
 Till thcn.tn blood,by Noble pma lye. 
 
 .rit. 
 
 Faijl. Imbo wcU'd? If thou imbowell nxe to day, He 
 giue you leant to powder me.and eat me too to morow 
 Twasttme to counterfet, or that hotte Termagant Scot 
 had paid me fcot and lot too.Countertei t? i am no coun- 
 terfeit; to dye, is robe a counrerfeitt for nee is but tho 
 counterfeit of a man,who hath not (he life of a man ; Bur 
 to counterfeit dying,when a man thereby liueth,is to he 
 no countetfeit,but the true and pet fed image of life in- 
 deede. The better pare of Valour, isDifcretion t in the 
 which better part, I haue faued my life. I am aiTratcie o 
 this Gun-powder Ptrey though he be dead. How if hee 
 [hould counterfeit too, andrUe? lam afraid hee would 
 proue thebetter counterfeit ::herefors lie nuke him fure. 
 yea,and He fwearc 1 kilVd him. Why may not hee rife a 
 well as I :*Nothing confutes me but eyes, and no-bodie 
 fees me.Thcreforc firra,with a new wound in your t 
 come you along me. 'ItketHMfyurrtaniiiut 
 
 Emtrr Prinrt *d f<6* rfta*Cf/ftr. 
 
 Pr*. Come Broth a M/T, full brauely h*rl thoufleih; 
 thy Maiden fword. 
 
 Itbfi. But foft.who haue we heere > 
 Did you not tell me this at man was dead ? 
 
 Prin. I did, 1 faw him dead, 
 Breathlefle,and bleeding on the ground : Art thou alioc ( 
 Or is it fantafie that play es vpon out eye-f ghi ? 
 I prethee fpeake, v/c will not trufl out eyes 
 Without our cares. Thou art not what thou fcero'fl. 
 
 Ftd. No, that's certaine : I am not a double man : be; 
 if 1 be not Ickt faljlafftjbcn am I a iacke : There is /Vr 
 C7,jf youtPathet will do m* any Bonor,fo: ifnoi,lct him 
 kill the next Jtavyrhinifelfc. 1 iooke to be cither Earle o 
 Dukc.Ican afTureyoo. 
 
 Prat. Why.?/rc7 1 kill'dmy felfe, and faw ttiee dew* 
 
 f<d. Did'n thou? Lord,Lor<t, how the world Is giuen 
 to Lying?! grauntyoul wasdowne, and out of Breath. 
 and fo was he.'but we rofe both at tu tnilant^nd fought 
 a long houre by Shrewsburie cloeke. If I may bee belce- 
 ued,lo :if notjet chetn that (hould rrward Valour.beare 
 the finne vpon their owne heads. Iletake't on my Heath 
 I gaue him this wound in the Thigh : if the man were a- 
 lioc,and woald deny tt, I would make him eate a pecce 
 of my fword. 
 
 /. This is the ftrangeft Tale that e're I heard. 
 
 Prat. ThitisthearangeftFellow.BrotbcE/aW. 
 
 Come 
 
c Tle Firft Tart of^mg Hetay the Fourt h. 
 
 Come bring y otrr luggage Nobly on your backe : 
 
 7j 
 
 For my pwt.if a lye may do thee grace, 
 lie gil d it with thehappicft tcarrncs I haac. 
 
 tsf ReiTtrt ufotmicd. 
 
 The TruraptTs found Rerrcat.ihc day is oars : 
 Conic Brother, let's to ih higbcft of the field, 
 Jo fee what Friends arc liuing, who are dead. Exeunt 
 Pat. He follow as they fay. tor Reward. Ha thaur- 
 wirds me .hto'uers reward him If i do grow great again. 
 He grow Idle ? For lie purge, and Icauc Sacke, and hut 
 cleanly ,a* a Nob fan? n Should do. Exi 
 
 Sctna Quarta. 
 
 tfT rfx K>1, Pr,*cofWalei, Lard lebncf Lmcejli 
 
 Earlt oftreftmerland, a>ttb Worce/ler & 
 
 "Demon Pnfanm. 
 
 l*g. Thus cuer did RcbeUion finde Rebuke 
 Ill-fpir Jted Worcefter. did we rvot fend Grace, 
 pardon,8nd tearmcs of LouetoaJI of you t 
 And wouid'ft thou turneooi offers contrary > 
 Mi lufv the tenor of thy Kiafmaris truft f 
 Three Knights vponour party flame today, 
 A Noble Earle.ind many a creatute clfe, 
 hiad beene ilioe thai houre, 
 If like a Grtrsttian thou had ft truly borne 
 Bciwin out Arn4, true Intelhgencc. 
 
 'or . VVVtot I haue done, my fafety vrg'd me co 
 
 Andf embrace this rortunepatiently. 
 Sioce not to be auoydtd . it fais on mrc. 
 
 King. Beare Worccfter to deach,aad Venm too : 
 Other Offender i we w ill auie vpon. 
 
 How goes thtFidd? 
 
 Prat. The Noblt Scot Lord DewgUi, when bee few 
 The fortune of the day quite rum'd from htm, 
 The No"ble Percy flainc.and alibis men, 
 Vpon the foot of fcare.fled wub the reft; 
 And falling from a hill, h was (6 bruiz'd 
 Thai che puriuer* tooke bun. Ataoy Tent 
 The .Dawferis. nd I bvfecch your G rac t. 
 I may difpofe ofhtm. 
 
 Ktg. With all my heart. 
 
 Pnn. Then Brother labn of Lancafter, 
 To y cm this honourable bounty fhail belon : 
 Go to the DrttgAz^arid deliuer him 
 Vp co his pieafure, ranforclcfic and free : 
 His Valour (hewnc vpon oar Crefts to day, 
 H ath taught vs how co c hen fh fuch high deeds, 
 Euen in the bof ome of oar Aduerfaries. 
 
 fang. Then this remames : that we diuide our Power. 
 YouSonne /&,and o>y CouuVi Wcftroerland 
 Towards Yorke (hall bend you. with your decreft fpetd 
 To meer Notthumberland,and the Prelate Seroope, 
 Who(as we hcare)are bufily in Armes. 
 My Selfe, and you Sonne Htrryvt\\\ towards Wales, 
 To right with ?Ww<rr,and the Earle of Match. 
 Rebellion in this Land (hail lofe his way, 
 Meeting theCheeke of loch another day i 
 And fince this Bufmeflc fo raire is done,' 
 Lee v s not leaue till all our o woe be wonne. Extant. 
 
 FINIS. 
 
74- 
 
 The Second Part of Henry the Fourth, 
 
 Containing his Death : and die Coronation 
 
 of King Henry the Fife. 
 
 Scotna Trim*. 
 
 INDVCTION. 
 
 Pen your Fares : For which of you will (top 
 The vent of Hearing.when loud Rmtw fpeakes? 
 I, from the Orienr, to the drooping Weft 
 (Making the windemy Poft-horfe; ftill vnfoW 
 The A6h commenced on this Ball of Earth. 
 Vpon my Tongue, concmuall Slanders ride, 
 The which, ineuety Language, I pronounce, 
 Stuffing the Eares of them v/ithfalfe Reports. 
 J fpeake of Peace, while couert Enmitie 
 (Vnderth* faiilcofSafecy)wounds the World -. 
 And who but Rumour, who but onely I 
 Make fearful! Mufbrs.snd prepar'd Defence, 
 WSil'ft the bigge yeare, fwolne w rth fome other griefes. 
 Is thought withchildc, by the fterne Tyrant.Waire, 
 And no fuch matter? fymeur, is a Pipe 
 Blowrte by Surmifet . leloufies, Coniec^ures; 
 And of lo tafie, and fo pUine Hop, 
 That the blunt Monfter, with vncoumed heads, 
 The ftilldifcordanr. watiering Multitude, 
 Can play vpon it. But what needel thus 
 My well.knowneBodyro Anathomue 
 Among my houfhold ? Why is Rumour heere ? 
 I run before King Harriet hSory, 
 Who in a bloodie field by Shrewsburie 
 Hh beaten downe yong Hotfp*rrr,*ud his Jroopes, 
 Qnenching rhe flame of hold Rebellion, 
 Euen with the Rebelt blood. Bur what meane I 
 To fpeakc fo true at firft .' My Office is 
 To noyfe abroad, that ffarry <JMo*mutb fell 
 Vnder the Wrath of Noble Hotftxrret Swovd : 
 And that the King, before the 'Deaglat Rage 
 Stoop'd his Annointed head, as low axdeath. 
 Thishauc I rumour'd through the peafant-Townet, 
 rktwecne the Royal! Field of Shrews burie, 
 And this Worme-eaten-Hole of ragged Stone, 
 Where HtR>*rrei Father, old Northumberland, 
 Lyes crafty ficke. The Fortes come tyring on, 
 And uot a man of them brings other ncsves 
 Thenthry hauc learn'd of Me. From Ruaiffurr Tongues, 
 They bring fmooth-Comfons-falfe, woife thn THK- 
 wrongs. Exit. 
 
 Scena Secunda. 
 
 *ter 
 
 Who keepea th Gate hem boa ? 
 
 Where is the Earle? 
 
 Pr. What (hall I fay you are? 
 
 Bar. Tell thou the Earle 
 That the Lord Bardolft doth attend him heere. 
 
 Par. His Lordfhip is walk'd forth into the Orchard, 
 Pit-ale it your Honor, knocke but u the Gate, 
 And he himfelfe will anfwer. 
 
 Enter Nfrtbumterlaxd. 
 
 L.'Bat. Heere comes the Earle. 
 
 Nxr. What newei Lord Bardlft> Eu'ry minute now 
 Should be the Father of fome Stratagem; 
 The Times are wilde : Comenrion (like a Horfe 
 Full of high Feeding) mdiy hath broke loofe, 
 And beares downe all before rum, 
 
 .LJ5*r. Noble Earle, 
 
 I bring you ceruiae ne wes from Shrewsbury 
 Nor. Good.and heaucn will. 
 
 L.Star. A* good as heart can wi/h : 
 The Kingisalmoft wounded to the death 
 And in the Fortune of my Lord your Sonne, 
 Prince Kxrrst flaine out-right : and both the /?/ 
 Kill'd by the hand of D<r*gl*i. Yong Prince /#A, 
 AnJWeftmerland. and Stifford,fled the Field, 
 And Harri* Mmmoutk't Brawne (the HulkeSir lete) 
 Is prifoner to your Sonne. O.fuch a Day. 
 (So fought, fo follow 'd, and fo fairely wonae) 
 Came not, till now, to digmfie c he Times 
 Since Caftrt Fortunes. 
 
 Ncr. How is this derfu'd? 
 Saw you the Field? Came you from Shrewsbunr ? 
 
 LJUar.l fpake with one (my L,)rhat came fro thence, 
 A Gentleman well bred,and of good name, 
 That freely render'd me thefe newes for true. 
 
 tJtr . Heere comes my Seroant Tr4w/,whoro I fent 
 OnTuefday Lift, to Iiften after Newes. 
 EnltrTraieri, 
 
 L."B*r. My Lord,I ouer-rod him on the way. 
 And he rt furmfh'd with no certainties, 
 More then he (haply )may recaile from me. 
 jVr.Now Tranert, what good tidings comes fi6 you? 
 
 Tr*. 
 
Tra. My Lord.Sir Iok> Vmjrtuia tum'd me backe 
 With loyfull tydmgsjand (being better hors'd) 
 Out-rod me. After him, came fporring bead 
 A Gentleman (alrnoft fore-fpeutwith ipecd) 
 That Ropp'd by me, to breath his bloodied horfe. 
 He ask'd the way to Chefter : And of him 
 I did demand whnt Newes from Shrewsbury! 
 He told me, thai Rebellion had ill lucke, 
 And that yong&any fmics Spurre was cold. 
 With that he gaue his able Horfe the head, 
 And bending forwards ftrooke his able hcclet ' 
 Agfrinft the panting Tides of his poore lade 
 Vp to the Ro well head, and ftarting fo, 
 He feern'd in running, to dcuoure the way, 
 Staying no longer queftion. 
 
 North. Ha? A gainer 
 
 Said he yong Harris Pertyes Spurre was cold ? 
 (Of //<*-tyr,cold.Sparre?) that RebclUon, 
 Hadmetilllucltc? 
 
 L.'Bsr. My Lord : lie tell you what, 
 If my yong Lord your Sonne,haue not the cUy, 
 Vpoo mine Honor, for a filken point 
 He gine my Barony. Neuer talke ofit. 
 
 Nor. Why fliould the Gentleman that rode by Trvovrr 
 Giue then fuch Inftances of Loffe { 
 
 L.'Bar. Who^ic? 
 
 He was feme hielding Fellow, that had fblnc 
 The Horfe he rodc-on: and vpon my life 
 Spcdteataduenture. Lo okc/hcre comes more Newcs. 
 
 Enter 
 
 Nor. Ya,tnlsmansbrow,liketoaTltle-le&&, 
 Fore-telstheNatore of aTragicke Volume: 
 Solookes the Strond, when the Imperious Flood 
 Hath leftawimeftVfurpation. 
 Say flTcrton,did'R thou come from Shrewsbury ? 
 
 Mar. I ran from Shrewsbury (my Noble Lord) 
 Where hatefull death put on his vglieft Maske 
 To fright our party. 
 
 North. How doth my Sonne.and Brother? 
 Thoutrcmbl'ft; and the whitenefle in thy Check e 
 it apter then thy Tongue, to tell thy Errand. 
 Euen fuch a man, fo faint,fo fpiritle(Te, 
 So dull, fo dead in looke, fo woe-be-gone, 
 Drew PriwwCurtaine,inihe dead of night, 
 And would haue told htm,Halfehis Troy was burn'd. 
 But Priam found th Fire^rt he his Tongue; 
 And I, my Ptfciet death, ere tboureport'fl it 
 This, thou would'fl fy : Your Sonne and rhns,and thu : 
 Your Brother, thus . So fought the Noble DowgLn, 
 Stopping my greedy eare, with their bold deeds. 
 But in the end (to flop mine Bare indeed) 
 Thou hafta Sigh, to blow away this Praife, 
 Fnding with Brother, Sonne,and all are dead. 
 
 Mar. t Z>sig/i?huing,andyourBrother ) yet: 
 But for my Lord, your Sonne. 
 
 Nonh. Why, he is dead. 
 See what a ready tongue Sufpition hath : 
 He that but fcarcs the thmg.he would not know, 
 Hath by In(tinS,knowledge from others yei, 
 That what he feard, is chanc'd. Yet fpcake(Mar*0) 
 Tell thou thy Earle,his Diuination Lies, 
 And I will take it, as a fweet Difgrace, 
 And make thee rich, for doing me fuch wrong. 
 
 M. You are too great, to br (by me) gainfaid t 
 
 Your Spirit is too true, your Feares too ccrtaine. 
 
 North. Yrt foe all this^iry not that Pmiti dead. 
 I fee a ftrange ConfefTton in thine Eye : 
 Thoo (hajc'ft thy head, and hoid'A it Feare, or Sinne, 
 To fpeake a truth. If he be flainr,fay fo : 
 The Tongue offends not, that reports his death : 
 And he doth (inne that doth belye the dead : 
 Not he, which fayes the dead Is not aliue: 
 Yet the fir ft brtngcr of vnwelcome Newes 
 Hath but a loofing Office : end hii Tongue, 
 Sounds euer after as a fallen Bell 
 Remcmbred, knotting a departing Friend. 
 
 L.'Bar. J cannot thinke(myLoS)yoU!rfon it-dead. 
 
 Mar, I am forty, I fhonld force you to beleeue 
 That, which I would to heauen, I had not fecne. 
 But tbcfe mine eyes/awhimin bloody (rate, 
 Rend'ring faint quittance (wearicdyind outbreath'd) 
 To ffexrie A/*ri&,whof fwift wrath beate downc 
 The nencr-daunted Ptreit to the earth. 
 From whence(withlife)he neoer more fprung vp. 
 In few; his death (whole fpirit lent a foe, 
 Euen to the dulleft Peazant in his Campe) 
 Being bruited once, tooke fire and heate away 
 From the beit temper'd Courage in his Troopes. 
 For from his Mettle, was his Party fteel'd ; 
 Which once.in him abated, all the reft 
 Tum'd on themfelues, like dull and heauy Lead t 
 And as the Thing, thato heauy in it felfe, 
 Vpon enforcement^yes with greatetl fpeede, 
 So did our Men,heauy in ffat&urrti iofle, 
 Lend to this weight, fuch lightntfTe with their Feare, 
 That Arrowes fled not fwtfter toward their ayme, 
 Then did our Soldiers faymtngat their fafery) 
 Ry from the field. Then was fiwt Nobk Worccfter 
 Too foone ta'ne prifoner : and that furious Scot, 
 (The bloooyougfcO whofe welUkbourlng fword 
 Had three times iuine th'appesrance of the King, 
 Gan vaile his ftomacke, and did grace the fhame 
 Of thofethat turn'd their backet : and in his flight. 
 Stumbling in Feare, was tooke. The fomme of all, 
 Is, that the King hath wonne : and hath fent out 
 A ipeedy power, to encounter you my Lord, 
 Vnder the Conduct of yong Lancafter 
 And Weftmerland. This is the Newes at fiilU 
 
 North. For this J (hall have time enough to motmte, 
 In Poyfon.there is Phy fit ke : and this newes- 
 (Hiuing beene well)that would hsue made roe ficka, 
 Being ncke,haue in fome meafure^nade me well. 
 And as the Wretch, whofe Feauer-weakned ioynts, 
 Like ftrengthleiTe Hindges^buckle vnder life, 
 Impatient of his Fit, breaket like a fire 
 Out of his keepers armes : Euen fo, my Limbec 
 ( Weak'ned wrth greefe) being now inrag'd with greefe, 
 Are thrice themfelues. Hence therefore thou nice crutch < 
 A fcalie Gauntlet now,with ieynts of Stcele 
 MuAgloucthuhand. And henc thou fickryQuotfe, 
 Thou art a guard too wanton for the head, 
 Which Prmces.flefh'd'wizh Conqueft^ayme to bit. 
 Now biode my Browes with Iron,and approach 
 The ragged'ft houre.that Time and Spigbt dare bring 
 To frowne vpon th'enrag'd Northumberland. 
 Let Heauen kiiTe Earth : now let not Natures hsnd 
 Kecpe the w ildc Flood confin'd : Let Order 
 And let the world no longer be a ftage 
 To fcede Contention in a Itng'ring Ad t 
 But let one fpirit of crw Firfl-bome Ciw 
 
-]6 The fecond'Part of Kjng Henry the Fourth. 
 
 fUigne in all bofomes, that each heart being fa 
 
 On bloody Courfcs, the rude Scene may end. 
 
 And dtknertebe theburitrpfthcdead. (Honor 
 
 LJlor Sweet Earlc.diuorce not wifedon* from you 
 
 7>ior. The liucsofall your louing Complices 
 Leane-on your health, the which if you gitfe-o're 
 To flormy PafTion, muft perforce decay. 
 You caft th'euent of Wrerny Noble Lord) 
 And fumm'd theaccomptofChancejbeforcyou faid 
 Let vs make head : It was yowrprefurmiie, 
 That in the dole of biowes.your Son might drop. 
 You knew he walk' d o're perils, on an edge 
 More likely to fait in, then to get o're: 
 You were aduis'd his ftefii wascspeable 
 Of Wounds-, and Scarres ; and that his forward Spirh 
 "Would lift him, where moft trade of danger rang'd, 
 Yet did you fsy go Torch : and none of (bis 
 (Though ftrongljr apprehended) could reftraine 
 The ftiffe-boi nc A tion : \V hat hath then befalne ? 
 Or what hath this bold enterprize bring forth. 
 More then that Being, which was like to be? 
 
 L.Bar. Weaii that are engaged to this loffe, 
 Knew that we ventur/d on fiich dangerous Seas, 
 That if we wrought out life,was ten to one : 
 And yet we vcntur'a* for the gainepropoj'd, 
 Choak'd the refpe# of likely perill fear'd, 
 And fince ve are o're-fet,venture againe. 
 Come, we will all put forth; Body,and Goods, 
 
 .a&r.'Tis more then time : And (my moft Noble Lord) 
 I heare for certaine, and do fpeake the truth : 
 The gentle Areh-bifliop of Yorke is vp , 
 With well appointed Powres : he is a man 
 Who with a double Surety bicdes hii followers. 
 My Lord (your Sonne)had onely but the Corpes, 
 But ftiadowes, and* the (hewes of men to fight. 
 For that fame word(Rebellion) did dioide 
 The a&ion of their bodies, from their (bales, 
 Aivd they did fight with queahncfle, conftrain'd 
 As men drinkt Potion*; that their Weapons only 
 Secm'd on our tide : but for thcit Spirits and Settles, 
 This word (Rebellion)it h'ad froae them vp 
 AspifiiarcmaPond. But now the Bifhpp * 
 Tut nes Inl'urrc&ion to Religion, 
 Supposed imcere,and holy in his Thoughts : 
 He's followed both with Body.and with Minde : 
 And doth enlarge his Riiing, with the blood 
 OffalreKing Richard, fcrap'd from Fomfret ftones, 
 Deriues front heaucn ,his Quarrdl.and his Caufe : 
 Teh them,he doth beftride a bleeding Land, 
 Gafping for life, vnder great Bullingkreeke, 
 And more,and leffe.do Bocke to follow him. 
 
 Nfrth, I knew of this before- But to fpeake truth, 
 This prefent grcefe had wip'd it from my minde. 
 Go in with me.and eouncdl euery man 
 The apteft way for fafety, and teuenge : 
 Gee Pofts,and Letters.and make Friends with fpeed, 
 Neuer fo few .DOT neucr^er. more need. 
 
 Scena Tertia. 
 
 Ttlftaffe *ndT*ge. 
 
 F d/.Strra^you giant,what fates theDod.ro my water? 
 
 I*g He laid fsr.the water it felfe was a good healthy 
 water;but for the party that ow'd ,be might haue more 
 difeafes then he knew for. 
 
 fat. Men of all forts take a prick to gird at mee> the 
 
 braine of this foolilh compounded Clsy-mao, is not able 
 to tnuent any thing that tends to laughter, more then I 
 inuent,or is inuented on me. 1 am not onely witty in my 
 felfe,but the caufe that wit is In other men. I doeherre 
 walke before thee.likeaSow, that hath o'rewheWd all 
 her Litter, but one. If the Prince put ihee i nt o my Ser- 
 nice for any otherreafon, then to fet mee off, why then I 
 haue no judgement. Thou horfon Mandrake, t hou an 
 fitter, to be wornc in my rap, then to wait at my heeles. I 
 was neuer mann'd with an Agottill now -.but I will fene 
 you neyther in Gold, nor Siluer, but in vilde apparefl,t\d 
 fend youbacke againe to yourMafter, for a lewd!. The 
 AwW/CthcPrinceyotu Maflrr) whofe Chin is not yet 
 flcdg'd, I will fooner haoe a beard grow in the PaJme of 
 my hand, then he fhall get one on his chf eke : yet be wifl 
 not fticke tofayjhtsTace is 3 Jace-RoyalJ. Hcauen may 
 finifb it when he will, it is not a haire amiffe yet : he may 
 keepe it ftill at a Face-Roy zll, foraB*rber fhall neuer 
 earne fix pence out of it; and yet he will be crowing, as if 
 he had writ man euer fince his Father was a Batchellour. 
 He may keepe his owne Grace, but hew almoft out of 
 nine, I can attire him. What faid M.bombte4m t about 
 the Satten for my ihor : Qoake.and Slops .' 
 
 Pag. He fiid fir,you fhould procure him better Affu 
 rance,then 2fer<iy/; he wold not cake his Bond & yours, 
 he lik'd not the Security. 
 
 Pal. Let him bee damo'd like the Glutton, may h'rs 
 Tongue be hotter , a horfon Achitophel ; a Halt ally-yea- 
 forfocth-knaue,to bearc aGentleman in hand, and then 
 ftand vpon Security ? The horfon fmooth-paies doc now 
 weare nothing but high (hoes, and bunches of Keyes it 
 their girdles : and if a man is through with them in ho* 
 oeSTaking-vp, then they muft ftand vpori Securicie ; J 
 had as liefe they would put Rats-bane in my mouth, as 
 oirerto ftoppeitwith Secirity. llook'dheefhouldhaue 
 fent me two And twenty yards of Satten (as I so> me 
 Knight) end be fends me Security. Well.he may fleep in 
 Security, for he hath the horne of Abundance : and'the 
 lightneife of his Wife fhines through it., and yet cannot 
 he fee,though he haue his owneLanthorne to licht him. 
 Where's^ * 
 
 Pag. He's gone into SmltbHeld to boy yout wor/bjp 
 
 Jd. 1 bought him inPauIesymd heel buy mee a hori 
 in Smithfield. Ifl could get mee a wife in the Stewes, I 
 weieMaoo'd,Hors < d,and Wiu'd. 
 
 Snter Chief* Ionics /tad Smuxt. 
 
 P<%. Sir, heerc come: the Nobleman that conurricted 
 the Prince for flriking htm.about 'BarJalfe. 
 
 fL Wait clofe.I will not fee him. 
 
 Cb.luft, Whit's i,e that goes there ? 
 
 Str. F^/^and'tplearcyourLorduSip. 
 
 fxft. He that was in queition for the Robbery ? 
 
 SET. He myl,ord,but he hath fince done good ieiuice 
 at Shrewsbury: and(as 7 hesre) is now going with feme 
 Charge.to the lord /** ofLtxeafttr. 
 
 /uff, What to Yorke? Call him backe agsioe. 
 
 Sfr. Sit MmTJJtife. 
 
 T*l. Boy > teflhim,Iamdeafe. 
 
 Fag- You muft fpeake lowder,my Maflcr is de>fe. 
 
 /#. I am fo re he is , to the hearing of any thing good. 
 Go plueke him by the Elbow.I mufi fpeake with him. 
 
 Str. $rJ*J~ 
 
 fd. What^a yong knaue aod beg Ms there not warsJls 
 there not imployment/Doth not the K Jack fubifts?Do 
 not the Rebels want SoldiersrThough it be a (hame TO be 
 
Tbefe con J Tart ofK^n? Henry the Fourth 
 
 _ZZ 
 
 on anyiitfc Out one, it is worlc iha.me co begge, then to 
 be on the worft fide.wer? it worfe then tht name of Re- 
 bellion can tcl! haw to make it. 
 
 Ser. Youn>iftkrmeSiu 
 
 T<d. Why fir? Did I fy you were an honed man?Set- 
 dug my Knight-hood, jndrrjySouiJiir(hipa(ide, I had 
 lyed in my throat, if 1 had faid Co. 
 
 Str. I pray you (Sir) then fet yocr Knighthood and 
 your Souldicr-(hip afide, and giue we leiuctotell you, 
 you lye>n your throat, if you fay I araany other then an 
 boneft man. 
 
 Fa/. I giue thee leaue to tell me fo ? I lay a.fide that 
 which growes to me? If choo gec'ft any leaue of me,hang 
 me : iftbou tak'ft Jeaue^hou w't better be bang'd -.you 
 Haot-counter,bence : Auant. 
 
 Str. Sir,my Lord would fpeake with you. 
 
 /*/?. Sir Jlu> Fttftfe,* word with you. 
 
 Faf. My good Lord;giue your LordQtip good time of 
 theday.I itn glad to fee your Lordfhip abtoad : I heard 
 fay your Lordihip wssficke. I hope your Lordfhip goes 
 abroad by adutfe. Your Lordfhip (though nor clean p?ft 
 your youth)hath yet forne fmack ot age in you: fome ret. 
 Ufh of the fslmelTe of Time, and I mofi humbly befeecb 
 your Lord(hip,to haue a reuerend care of your health. 
 
 I*fi. Sir /<>(;, I feni you before your Expedition, to 
 Sbrewsburie. 
 
 Fat. Ifitplcafeyour Lord{hip,Ih*arehisMsiftic U 
 retiirn'd with fome difcomforc from Wales. 
 
 Ittft. I rallcc not of his Maiefiy : you would not come 
 whenlfentforyoa? 
 
 Pel. And I heart moreoue^hiv HighndTe u (bine into 
 dots fame whorfbn Apoplocie. (you. 
 
 lu$, Well,heauen mend him. I pray let me fpeak with 
 
 F<t/. This Apopiexte is(as I rajie it)a kind of Lethar- 
 gic, a (let ping of the blood.ahoKbn Tingling. 
 
 /*/?. What tell you me of it? b it at hi*. 
 
 f *7. It hath it origin*!! from much greefe; from ftndy 
 <Uid perturbation of the braine. I haue read tbccaufeof 
 hit effects in Galen. It isakiodeofdeafeneffs. 
 
 Imft. I thinke you are fslne into the difeafe : For you 
 beare not what I fay to you. 
 
 F*L Very wdl(ray LordVery well : raiher an't pleafe 
 you) it is the difeafe of not Liftmng, the malady of noc 
 Marking, that I am troubled withal?. 
 
 //?. Topuniftiyoubytheheclea, would aroeod the 
 sttenUon of your care*,& I caie noc if I be your Phyfjtiao 
 
 Fat, lam as poore as /<^,n.y Lotd;but not fo Patient: 
 your Lord/hip may minifter thePotioo of imptifooment 
 to me.in r efpeft ot Poueriie : ban how I &cm!d bee your 
 Patient ,to follow your prefcriptiont, the wife may make 
 fome dram of a fcniple,or indeede.a &rup{e it ielfe. 
 
 Ay?. I fern for you(whentltere were matters agatufi 
 you for your life) to come {peake with me. 
 
 F<il, As I wai then aduiied by my learned CcunceUn 
 thelawes of this Land-feruice* I did not come, 
 
 /^?. Wel.tke truth is(fir Ittnt)you liiw io great infamy 
 
 Fa/.Hc that buckles him in my belt ,<anot Jiue in leffe. 
 
 /<(/?. Your Meanes is very Gcnccr,and your waft great. 
 
 f*t. I would it were otherwife : I would my Meanes 
 were greater, and my watte flenderer. 
 
 /*/?. You hauemifled thcyouthfull Primre. 
 
 F4/. The yong Prince hath mifiedmee. lam the Fel- 
 low \v ich the great beliy,and he my Dogge, 
 
 .tuft. Well,! am loth to gall enew-heftl'd woand:your 
 daic* fcrulce at Shrewsbury* bath a little gilded oner 
 youi N T 'igh:s exploit on Gads-'biil, You may thanke the 
 
 t timc.Tor yoor quiet o're-poftm g that AAiorf 
 
 ftl. My Lord i (Wolfe. 
 
 //?.But fince all is wel.keep it fo: wake not a deeping 
 
 Fl. To wake a Wolfe, jj a< bad as to fmell a Fox. 
 
 /. What?you are as a candle.the better part burn oat 
 
 fal. A WaffeJI-Candle, my Lord; all Tallow : if I did 
 fay of wax,roy growth would spproue the mlh. 
 
 //?. There is not a white haire on your face.but (hold 
 haue his effect of grauity. 
 
 F /. His erTefit of gtauy, grauy, grauy . 
 
 Juft You follow the yongPrince vp and dewne, like 
 his euill Angell. 
 
 Fal. Not fo (my Lord) your ill Angel! ii light : but I 
 hope, he tbatlookcs vpoo nice, will take mce without, 
 weighing : and yet.in fome rcfpefis I grant,! cannot go s 
 I cannot tell.Vertue is of fo little regard in ibcfe Coflor. 
 mongers,that true valor is turn'd Beare- heard. Pregnan* 
 cieismadeaTapfter, and hath his quicke wit wafled in 
 gioing Recknings rail the other gifiiaopeitinu to man 
 (as the mat ice of this Age (hapet them) ate not woortha 
 Goofeberry. Yon that ate old , conrider not th capaci- 
 ties of vs that are yong : you mcafute ife* heat of our I.i- 
 uerSyWtth the bittemcs of your gals. & we that are in the 
 vaward of our youth,! muft c^nfcjTc.are wagges too. 
 
 luft. Do you fet downe your name in the fctowle of 
 youtn,that are vrkten downe old, with all tbeChamc* 
 ters of tge?Haue you not a moifl eyr ? dry band? a yel- 
 low cheeke?a white beard? a decreafihg leg? an increfing 
 belly? Is not your voice broken ' your winde (hort?your 
 wit Angle? and eaery pan about you blaftcd with Ant i- 
 quityrand wilyou cal your felfe yongrFy,fv,fy, (ir lob*. 
 
 Fal. My Lord, I was borne with a white head, & fom- 
 thing a round belly.For my voice,! haue loft it with hal- 
 lowing and ringing of Anthemes. To approue my youth 
 rarther.I will not: the truth is, I am ooely olde in lodge- 
 ment and snderfiandlngf and he that will caper withmee 
 fat a thoufand Matkes,let him lend me the tnony, & haue 
 at him. For the boxe of ih'earc that the Prince gue you, 
 he gaue it like a rude Prince.and you tooke it like a lenfio 
 bleLord. Ibaoecheckthiroforit.and the yong Lion re- 
 pentsiMarrynotinafhesandfacke^loath, but in new 
 SUke,andoldSacke, 
 
 /aft. VVel,heaoen fend the Prince a better companion. 
 
 FsL Heauen fend the Companion a better Prince : I 
 cannot rid my hands of him. 
 
 lufr. Wcll.che King hath feuer'd yoo and Prince llv- 
 ry,l heare you are going with Lord /6 of Lar.caficr , a- 
 gainftthe Archbifhop.and the Earle ofNorrhumberland 
 
 Fat. Ycs,I thanke your pietty fweet wit for it : but 
 lookeyoupray, (all you that kiffcroy Ladie Peace, at 
 home)iht our Armies ioyn not in a hot chy: for if I take 
 but two (hirts out with me,and I oneane not to fweat ex 
 troordioariiy ; if it bee a hot day, if I brandifh any thing 
 but mjr Bottle, would I might neuet fpit white again e : 
 There is not a daungerous A &ion can peepe out his bead, 
 but I am thruft vpon it. Well , I cannot lafl eaer. 
 
 Tup. Wcll.b* honeft t bt bcoeft.and heaaen bkfle your 
 Expedition. 
 
 Fal. Will your Lord&ip lend mce ft ihoufand pound, 
 to fumt(h me forth 2 
 
 ljl. Notapeny, notapenyjyou are too impatient 
 to beare crofles. Fareyou well. Commend mce to my 
 ConnWcftmerland. 
 
 Fat. If I do,fi!lopme with a rhree^nan-Beetle. A man 
 can no more fepame Age and Co&etouuieffe.then he c SD 
 pan yong hmbes and ietchery : but (he Gowt galies the 
 
7 8 ThefecondTart o/f^ing Henry the Fourth. 
 
 one .and the pox pinches the other j 2nd (b both the De- 
 grees prtuent my cur fe > . Boy ? 
 
 ftft. Sir. 
 
 Fft. Whwmoneyijinmypurfe? 
 
 Fajrt. Seuengroatj, and twopence. 
 
 FM. I can get no remedy againft rhis Confumption of 
 chepurfe. Borrowing onely lingers, and lingers it out, 
 but the difeafe it incureable. Go bear e this letter to my 
 Lord of Lancafter, thit to the Prince, this to the Earle of 
 Weftmerland. andthiitooidMiftrit VrfuU, whome I 
 haue weekly fwornt to marry, fince I perceiu'd the fit ft 
 white hatre on my chin. About it : you know where to 
 finde me. A pox of thiGowt, or a Gowt of this Poxe : 
 for che one or th'other playes the rogue with my great 
 toe i It it no macrer, if I do halt.I haue the warres for my 
 colour.and my Penfion fhall feeme the more reafonable. 
 A good wit will make vfe of any thing : I will tame dif- 
 lcj to commodity. Extttat 
 
 And when we fee the figure of the houfe, 
 
 Then muft we rate the coft of the Erection, 
 
 Which if we finde out-weigbes Ability, 
 
 What do we then, but draw a-new the Model! 
 
 In fewer offices * Or at If aft, defift 
 
 To builde at all ? Much more, in this great worke, 
 
 (Which is ( almoft ) to plucke a Kingdom* downe, 
 
 And fet another vp)fhould we fumey 
 
 7 he plot ofSituation,and the Modell ; 
 
 Content vpon a fure Foundation : 
 
 Qyeftion Surueyors, know our owne eftate. 
 
 How ablefuch a Worke to vndergo, 
 
 To weigh againflhisOppofitePOr elfe, 
 
 We fbrtifie in Paper.snd in Figures, 
 
 V(ing the Names of men, inftead of men : 
 
 Like one.that drawes the Modell of a houfe 
 
 Beyond hi power to builde it; who(halfe through) 
 
 Giue* o're, and leaues his part-created Coft 
 
 A naked fubielttothc Weeping Clouds, 
 
 And wafte.forchurlifh Winteri tyranny. 
 
 H /. Grant that our hope(y likely of faire byrth' 
 Should be flill-bome : and that we now poflV ft 
 The vtmoft man of expectation : 
 Ithinke we are a Body ftrong enough 
 (Euen as we arej to equall with the King. 
 
 Z-.'S/ir.Whatu the King but fiuefc twenty thoufand 
 
 Httfl. To vs no more : nay not fo much Lord "Bardtlf 
 For his diuifions (as the Trmes do bnul) 
 Are in three Heads : one Power againft the French, 
 And one againft GlenAtmtr: Perforce a third 
 Muft take vp vs : So is the vnfitme King 
 f n three diuided : and his Coffers found 
 With hollow Pouerty.and EmptjnelTe. 
 exfi-.That he {hould draw his feuerall ftrengtha togithcr 
 And come againft vs in full puiffance 
 Need not be dreaded. 
 
 . Ifhelhoulddofo, 
 
 He leanes his backe vnarm'd, the French, and Welch 
 Baying him at the heeles : neuer feare that. 
 
 L*R<sr. Who ts it like (hould lead his Forces huher ? 
 
 H*ft. The Duke ofLancafter,and Weftmerland : 
 Againft the Welfh himCelfc, and H*rru Mo*mo*th. 
 But who is fubftituted 'giinft the French, 
 I haue no certaine notice. 
 
 j4rth. Letvson: 
 
 And pubiifh the occafion of our Armc*. 
 The Common-wealth is ficke of their owne Choice, 
 Their ouer.greedy loue hath furfetted : 
 An habitation giddy, and vnfure 
 hlath he that buildeih on the vulgat heart. 
 3 thou fond Many, with what loud applaufc 
 Did'ft thou beate heaven with blerTing VuBi 
 Sefore he was,what thou would'ft haue him be ? 
 ^nd being now tnmm'd in thine ownedeHrei^ 
 Thou (beaftly Feederjart fo full of him, 
 That thou prouok'ft thy (elfe co caft him vp . 
 So,fo,(thou common Dogge) did ft thou dilgorge 
 rhygjutton.bofomeofthe Royall Richard, 
 And now thou would'ft fate ihy dead vomit vp, 
 Andhowl'fl to finde it. What truft im ihefe Times/ 
 "hey,thatwhep^;f*4r<<liu - d,would haue himdye, 
 Ire now become enamour 'd on his graue 
 'hou that threw'ft duft vpon his goodly head 
 iVhen through proucj London he came fighmg on, 
 ifter th 'admired beeles ofSuBin^reoke, 
 Cri'H now, O Earth, yeld vs that King agiue, 
 
 And 
 
 Scena Quarta. 
 
 < t aul 
 Lrrd B- 
 
 .^r.Thuj haue you heard our caufes.ot kno our Means : 
 And my rooft noble Friends. I pray you all 
 Spcake plainly your opinions of our hopes, 
 And firft(Lord Marfhall)what fay you to it ? 
 
 Ma. I well allow the occaf-.on of our Armci, 
 But gladly would be better fat isfied, 
 How (in our Meanesj we (hould aduanceour fcltrs 
 To looke with forhead bold and big enough 
 Vpon the Power and puifance of the King. 
 
 Hajf. Our prefent Mufters grow vpon the File 
 To Rue and twenty thoufand men of choice : 
 And our Supplier hue largely in the hope 
 Of great Northumberland .whofc boforne burnes 
 With an incenfed Fire of Injuries. 
 L.B<*r.Tbe queftion then(Lord //rf/7/*/)flandeth thus 
 Whether our prefent fine and twenty thousand 
 May hold- vp-head, without Northumberlaod: 
 
 Haft. Wrth him.we may. 
 
 Ir.'Saf. 1 marry .there's the point: 
 But If without him we bethought to feeble, 
 My judgement ii,we (hould not ftep too farre 
 Till we had hi Afsiftance by the hand. 
 For in a Theamefo bloody fac'd,as this, 
 Conie&ure, Expectation, and Surmifc 
 Of Aydes incertaine/hould not be admitted. 
 
 Arch. Tis very true Lord 'Bvdclft.foT indeed 
 t was yong Ffttflwrrfs cafe, at Shrewsbury. 
 
 L.Sar. It was(my Lord)who lin'd himfclfwith hop*, 
 sating the ayre, on promife of Supply, 
 ^att'tmg himfelfe with Proieft of a power, 
 Much fmaller, then the fmallefl of hi$ Thoughts, 
 And fo with great imagination 
 "Proper to mad men ) led his Powers to death, 
 And (wlnkmg) leap'd into destruction. 
 
 Haft. But (by your leaue)tt neuer yet did hun 
 To lay downe likely-hoods.and formes of hope. 
 
 L. B<tr. Yes, if this prefent quality of wane, 
 'ndeed the mftant aftion: a caufc on foot, 
 .iues fo in hope : As in an early Spring, 
 A/e fee th'appearing buds, which to proue fruttc, 
 fope giue not fo much warrant, as Dtfpaire 
 'hat Frofts will bite them. When we meane to build, 
 We firft furuey the Plot ^hen draw the Model], 
 
The fecondTart ofKjng Henry the Fourth. 
 
 79 
 
 And take thou this (O thoughts of men acrur s'd) 
 "Pap,*aJio Ceme,ftemei t*ft\ ihmgt Prtfent jvarft . 
 
 Mvw. Shall we go dr w our ou<vbers,and fct on ? 
 
 H<ul. We are Time* fubiec*,and Time bidi.be goo. 
 
 . ScoenaTnma. 
 
 9 Oficeri , Fang , and S**'t. 
 Hrtlejfe. Mr.f^.haut you entred the A&ion ? 
 
 F**g. It is enter d. 
 
 Htrtt/e. Wher'syour Yeoman/ Is it a lufly yeoman? 
 VS'iilbeftandtcit? 
 
 F"g. Sirrah, w here's Snare} 
 
 tiiHe^i. l,I,goodM.5>Mtr.. 
 
 Snort. Heere.hcetf. 
 
 Fang. Snort ,we mufl Arrcfl Sir Ichn falftajft. 
 
 ffe/r. 1 good M.5nr,l haue enter d him.iandall. 
 
 5<2.1t may chance coft fomeofvs our liues:he wil fUb 
 
 lltfltfe. Alas the day: take heed of h\m : he ftabd me 
 in mine owne houfe, and that roofl bcaflly ; he cares not 
 what mifcheefe he doth, if his weapon be out. Hee will 
 byne like any diucll, he will ijute neithet man, woman, 
 nor childe. 
 
 . If I can clofe with him, I care not for his thruft. 
 i ft. No.nor 1 neither : lie be at your elbow. 
 . if I but fill him once.-if he come but within my 
 Vice." 
 
 Heft. I am vndone with his going. I warrant he is an 
 infinkiuc thing vpon my fcore. Good M.Fwg hold him 
 fure:good M.Snarelti him not fcape, he comes continu- 
 ant ly to Py-Cornej(fauing your manhood$)to buy a fad- 
 die, and hee-is indited to dinner to the Lubbars head in 
 Lombardftteet.to M.Smcotket the Silkman.I pra'ye.fince 
 my Exion is cnter'd.and my Cafe fo openly known tothe 
 world, let him be brought into his anfwer: A loo.Marke 
 
 a long one,for a poore lone woman to beare: & I haue 
 borne.and botne,a.nd borne, and haue bin fub'doff, and 
 fob'd-orT, from this day fo that day, thst it is a (hame to 
 be thoughton.Therc is no honefty in fuch dealing, vnlei 
 a woman fhould be made an AfTe and a BcaR, to beare e- 
 uery Kruues wrong. Enter Falftajfeand Bttdotfe. 
 
 Yonder he comes, and that arrant Malmefey-Nofe Bar- 
 dtlft withhinxDo your Offices, do your off\cts:M.Fa*?, 
 8tM 5<w,dome,dome,domeyour Offices. 
 
 f<a/.How nowfwhofc Mate's dead? hat's the matter ? 
 
 font. SirMw.Iarreftyou.at thefuicofMift.^^/). 
 
 Faljt. AwayVat!ets,draw^4r<i.//f : Cut roe oft the 
 Villaines head, throw the Qu'-anc in the Channel. 
 
 Heft. Throw me in the channell? lie throw thee there. 
 Wilt thou?wiltthour < ihoubsflardlyrogue.Murder, mur- 
 der ,O thou Hony-fuckle villaine.wilt thou kill Gods of- 
 ficers,and the Kings? O thou hony.feed Rogue.thou an 
 a hony feed.a Man-quellcr.and a womin-quelier. 
 
 Falf}. Keep them ofi,B*rdolfi. Fang A refc'u.a refcu. 
 
 Hep. Good people bring a re fcu.Thou wilr nothhou 
 wilt not? Do.do thou Rogue. Do thou Hcmpfccd. 
 
 P*gt. Away you Scullion, you Rampalhan, you Funit- 
 
 ia;i. He tucke your Cataftrophe. Eater. Ch lujt>c. 
 
 I*/t. What's r he matter? Keepe the Peace here, hoa. 
 
 Hoft. Good my Lord be good lomee. I befeech you 
 [tand to o\f. 
 
 >w now fu hb>& What are you brauling here? 
 Doth this become your place.your time ; aiul bufinefie ? 
 You fhould haue bene well on your way to Yoi ke. 
 Stand from him Fellow ; wherefore hang'ft vpon him / 
 
 * Hoft. Oh my moft worfhipfull Lord.and'tpleafeyour 
 Grace, I am a poore M iddow of EaRcheap, and he is irre- 
 fted at my fuic. Cl>. Jaft.fm what fumme ? 
 
 Haft. It is more then for fome(my Lord).i it for all: all 
 I haue, he hath eaten me out ot boule and home , her hath 
 putaJImy fubftance into that fat belly of hit : but Iw,i| 
 haaefomeofa outagame, ot I wUlridc thcco Nichu 
 like the Mate. 
 
 f*lfl. I thinke I am as like 10 ride the Mare, if l haue 
 any vantage of ground, to get vp. 
 
 Ck.lnft. How comes thu.Sir John ? Fy, what a man of 
 good temper would endurethis tcmpeftotexclatnation ? 
 Ateyounotafham'dtomforceapoore Widdowcio fo 
 rough a courl'e.io come by her owne t 
 
 Fatfl. What is the grofl'c fumme that I owe ti.ee? 
 
 Hafl. Marty (if thou wer't an honed man)thy IcIfe.tV 
 ihemonytoo. Thou dtdlt fwearc tomee vpon a parcell 
 gilt Goblet.fitting in my Dolphin-chamber at the round 
 tble,by a fea-cole fire.on Wedncfday in VVhufon week. 
 when the Princebroke thy head for lik'nmg him to a f>n- 
 gmg man of WindforjThou didft fweare to me then(< 1 
 was wafhmg ihy wonnd)to marry me, and make mee my 
 Lady thy wife. Can ft ^ deny it ? Did not' goodwife Ktrth 
 the Butchers wife come in (hen, and cal me goflip ,f?**i- 
 //?commmg in to borrow a mcfTe of Vinear: telling vi , 
 fhe had a good difh of Prawnes: whereby .y* didft defire i o 
 eat foine : whereby I told thee they were ill for a greene 
 wound? And didft not thou (when (He was gone down< 
 (Hires )de(ire me to be no more familiar with fuch poore 
 people.fay ing.that ere long they fhould call me Madam ? 
 And did fl ^ not kiffe me,and bid mee fetch thee jo.s ? I 
 put thee now to thy Book-oaih.dcny it if thou catifl? 
 
 F*l. My Lord,this is a poore mad foule-and (he fayes 
 vp & downe the town, that her elded fon is like you.SS< 
 hath bin in good cafc, the truth is, pouerty hath dift ra- 
 fled her : but for thefe foolifh Offic, I befetchyou, 1 
 may haue redrefle sgainft them. 
 
 Ifl. Sir Ihn,f\f lohn.l am well acquainted with your 
 maner of wrenching the tiue caufe.the falfe way.lt is not 
 a confident brow, nor the throng of wordes, that come 
 with fuch (more then irnpudent)fawdnts ft om you, can 
 thruft me from a Icuellc onftdcracion^lknow you ha'pra- 
 cftis'd vpon the eafie-yeelding fpiritof this womao. 
 
 Heft. Yes in troth my Lord. 
 
 /*/?.Prhee peace:pay her the debt you owe her, and 
 vnpay the villany you haue done her .the one you may do 
 with (tcrling mony ,& the other with currant repentance. 
 
 Tal. My Lord, I will not vnder go this fneape without 
 reply. You call honorable Boldnesjmpudem Sawcinefle: 
 Ifa man wil curt (1e,and fay nothing, he is vertuous : No, 
 my Lord(your humble doty rrmebied)! will not be your 
 futor.l fay to you, I defire deliu'rancc from thcfe Ofncer* 
 being vponhally employment in the Kings Affaires 
 
 /</?. You fpeafre.as hauing power to do wrong : But 
 fwer in rhe 
 poore woman 
 
 anfwer in rhe effect of 
 
 s auing 
 your Re 
 
 eputation, and fatuhe the 
 
 Fttft. Come hither HoftefTe. fntfrTn^Govfr 
 
 Ch.luft. Now Mafter Cover; Whatnewcs? 
 
 Co* .The Kmg(my Lord) and Heine Piince of Wales 
 Are neere at hand: The reft the Paper tellrs. 
 
 F*lfl. As I am a Gentleman. 
 
 Hofl. Nay.youfaid fo before. 
 
 Fal. As I imaGcntleman.Come.nomotewordsofit 
 
 Hofl. By thisHcauenly ground I tread orj, Jmuftbe 
 fin to pa wne both my Platc.and the Tapftry of my dy- 
 nmg Chambers. 
 
go ttcfeamdTartofKnig Henry the Fourth. 
 
 TaL Glaffevglaffes, is ebr one!y drinking ami for 
 rhy wallet a ptctiy flight Drollery, or the Stone of the 
 Prodigall, or tht Germane burning in Waterworke, is 
 worth j thoufaod of thcff fkd-hangingi, and ihefe fly- 
 bitten Ttpiflriet. Let itbeteniv pound (if rhoo canft.) 
 Come, if ii were not for thy humois, there u not a better 
 \V cochin England Go. warti thy face, and draw thy 
 Action; Come, thoumuft not bee in thu humour with 
 me, come, I know thouwas't fet on tothit. 
 
 Hofi. Prrthee(Sit !vha}\<ein be buttwenty Noble*, 
 I loath to pa wnc my Pluc.m goodearnellla. 
 
 Id. Let it alone, lie make othei (hift -.you'l bea fool 
 ftiU. 
 
 Hofl. Well, youfhallhsue it although 1 pawnf my 
 Gownc. Ihope you'l come m Supper. You'lpy me al- 
 together ? 
 
 Fat. WilHliutf Go with her.vvirhhet . nooke-or. 
 booke-on. 
 
 Hofl. Will you haue DR Tfart fl>ftt meet you 1 t fup- 
 petf 
 
 Tal. No more words Let'i haue her. 
 
 Ch. fun. I hue heard bitter nevc . 
 
 Fat What'sthen<-we$(m7gooc)Lord>) 
 
 0>./u. Where lv the Kino Uft night ? 
 
 Mif. AiBjfingftokcmyLord. 
 
 Jrf/. 1 hope (my Lord>H's well. What is the newej 
 uryLtxd? 
 
 *./*/. Com* all rm Forcei back*? 
 
 Jtftf. "No. TififenehandredFoot.fiue hundred Horfe 
 Are march'd vp to my Lord ofLaocafler. 
 AgainftNorthumberland.and the Arc hbifhop. 
 
 F/. Comes the King backe from Wa!et,m/nobIeL? 
 
 Cb.Tiift. You (hall haueLetrers of me prefenilf. 
 Come.go along with roe, goodM. Coa^t. 
 
 Cb.lujt. Wh'i the matter^ 
 
 fal. JMiAerGwre, Qiall I enireaie you withmeeto 
 dinner? 
 
 Goa>. Imilft vraitevpon my good Lord heere. 
 Ithankeyou.good Sir lohn, 
 
 C6.//r. Sir /o/w.yog loyter heert too long bmg you 
 arcto take Souldiert vp, in Countries you go. 
 
 ltd. Will yon fup with me.Wzftcr Gtvrtt 
 
 ChJufl. Wliat foolifh Mafter taught yoothefe rosn- 
 ners.SirMn? 
 
 Fa!. M after Cover t if they become mee not. hee was a 
 Fode th^t taught them mee . This is ihe right Fencing 
 grace (mj Lord) tap for tap, and fo part faue. 
 
 C>>. Ja.fi Now cheLord lighten chee, thouart a great 
 Fooie. ExeuM 
 
 Scent Secunda. 
 
 ater Prime Henry, point*., 
 
 <nd Page. 
 
 Prm. Tmft m, I am exceeding weary. 
 Pom. Is it come to that? I had thought vrearinei durft 
 net haue arttch'd one of fo high blood. 
 
 Prim. It doth me: though it difcolour* the complexion 
 of my Cieatneffe to acknowledge it . Doth it not (hew 
 vildely in me, to defire fmall Beere? 
 Po,*. Wby,a Prince (hould not be to looftly fhidied, 
 
 at to remember to weahe a Cornpefition. 
 
 Pntet. Belike then, my Appetite was not Princely 
 got . for (in noih) I fonow remember the poore Crca- 
 ture,Srn*l]Beete. But indeedethefe humble (onfidera- 
 tioniroake meour of loue withmyGreaineffe. What a 
 difgrtce b it to me, to remember thy name ? Or to bio v 
 thy face to morrow ? Or to take note how many pjirc of 
 Silk ftockingi * hafif (Viz.thefe.ahd tho/e ih t were thy 
 peach-colour'dones^Ortobeare theJnuenrori* of thy 
 (him. at one for fuperfluity, and ooe other.for vfe. But 
 that the Tenncs-Court-keepcr krx>we better then I, for 
 hiialowebbeofLinnen withtn<e, whenthoohfpt'fl 
 notHacket there.as thou haft not donea great while.bf. 
 caofe ihercft oflhy Low Countries^iaue uiade a (hift to 
 eatevp thy Holland. 
 
 fen. How ill it follovm, after you hsue hbour'd fo 
 hard.you (hould talke roidlely?Tell me how rmny good 
 yong Priocrt would do To, their Fathcri lying fo ficke as 
 yourtis? 
 
 Prut. Shall I tellthee one thing ,Peintx,t 
 
 Pa!" Yes : and let it be an excellent gooH thing. 
 
 Prl*. It (hall ferue among vvhtei of no higher breed- 
 ing then thine. 
 
 ftw. Go to : Iftand the pufo ofyoor one thing, that 
 you'! tell. 
 
 Pna. Why. I tell thee, h 1* nor meet, that 1 fhould be 
 fad now my father is fit k e : albeit I could tell to thee (ai 
 to ooe it pleafes me.for faolt of a better.to c 
 I could be fad.and fad indeed too. 
 
 Pri*. Thou think 'fi me at fme in the Oiuelsfiouke, as 
 thou.and JF4//7a^, for obdoracie and perfiftf nek. In the 
 end ty the man. But I tell thee, rty hart bleeds inward. 
 Iy,tharmyRthMJfofickc:andkerpingfi.chv;ideom- 
 pany as thou art, hath In reafoo laken froro me, all oflen- 
 tattonoffwow. 
 
 Pun. Thereaforif 
 
 fr.Whatwould > ftihoothinl{ofm*,ifI fhold werp ? 
 
 Poiv. I Would thinke the* a mort Princely Hypocrite. 
 
 Prin t It would be eoery mans thought : and thoo art 
 a blrffed Fellow, to thinke as euery man thmkei tneuera 
 mens thought in the world, keeprt the Rode-way better 
 then thine : euery man would thinkeroe an Hypocritein- 
 deede. And what accitei your rnoft worihiprul thought 
 to thinke To? 
 
 Pern. Why .becaufe you haue be folewde, and fo 
 much tngrjffrd to Ftd/loft. 
 
 Proi. And to thee. 
 
 Point*. Nay, 1 am well fpoTten of, I can htareit with 
 mine owne e*res:the worft that they can fay of me, is,rh.;t 
 ) am afecoud Brother, and that I am proper Frllowe of 
 my hands : and thofe two thine* I confeffe 1 caoot helpe. 
 Looke,!ooke,here comei Ttardotft. 
 
 Pruut AndtheBoyirmlgaae/^^/, he had htm 
 from me Chrirtiin,ndfee if the fat fillain. haue not trans 
 rorm'dhim Ape. 
 
 Enter BorJoifi. 
 Tlsr, Sane your Grace. 
 PT*. And yours.moft Noble "StrAty. 
 Pfia Comeyou pcmitiou* Afle.you bafhfull poole, 
 muft you be bluming ? Wherefore blu(h you now .' whai 
 a Maidenly man at Armeia/evou become ' Ititfucha 
 matter to get a Pottle-pots Maiden-head t 
 
 Page. He call'd me cuen now (my Lord)rhrough i red 
 Iinice, and I could difcrmeno part of hit face from the 
 
 window: 
 
The fecondTart of Kin? Henry the Fourth. 
 
 window : at laft I fpy'd his eyes, and merhougnt he had 
 mad* two holes in the Ale-wiues new Petticoat, & pee- 
 ped through. 
 
 Prm Huh not iSe boy profited? 
 
 "Bar. Away.you hotton vptight Rabbet .away. 
 
 Page. Aw.iy.yourafcally xi>Wdr*aro,away. 
 
 priii. Inftruct v* Boy : what dreacne, Boy / 
 
 Pg*. Marty (my Lord) Jltbta dream d, Oie wa* de- 
 Uucr\J of aFirebrand,and therefore I call him hir dream. 
 
 Prince, A Crownes-worth of good Interpretation : 
 Theic iris, Boy. 
 
 Pom. O that this good Bloflbme could beekeptfrom 
 Cankers : Wellthere it fn pence topreferuethee. 
 
 "Sard. If you do not make htm be hang'd among you, 
 the gallowrs (ball be wrong'd. 
 
 Prince. And how doth thy Maftcr, Bardolph ? 
 
 "Bar. Well. my good Lord : he heard ot y our Graces 
 comming to Towne. There** a Letter for you. 
 
 ftin. Deliuet'd with good refpe&: And'how doth the 
 Martlemas, your Matter? 
 
 Bird. In bodily health Sir. 
 
 Ptia. Marry, the immortall part needes a Phyfitian/ 
 but that mouesn ot him; though that bee fake, ttdyca 
 not. 
 
 Pri*ce. I do allow thia Wen to bee as familiar with 
 me.at my dog ge : and he holds his place, for looke you 
 be writes. 
 
 Pom.Lener. ItbnF*f/t<rffeK*itbt:(EtteTjttnn muff 
 know that ,$ oft as hee hath occafion to name himfclfe:) 
 Eacn likethofe that ate kiane to the King, for they neuet 
 pricke their finger ,but they fay,there is torn of the king* 
 blood fpilr. How comes that ((ayes he) that takes vpon 
 him not to conceiue ? the anfwer is as ready as borrow* 
 ed cap : I am the Kings poore Cofin.Sit. 
 
 Prince. Nay, they will be kin to Ys.but they wil fetch 
 it from lofbrt. But to the Letter: 3'i> Ittm Falflofe, 
 K sight, tt the Se*e of the K.i*g, meerefl bit Father t Htrrie 
 Prince of Walet ^retting. 
 
 Ptia. Why this is a Certificate. 
 PriM. Peace. 
 I wiU imitate the ktnetrablf Komainetin trtaitit. 
 
 tot*. Sure he meanet breuiry in b re at h:frort- winded. 
 / cttrnnend me to tbee, Icimrnnd thee,*nd lltttu tbtt, Set 
 tot too[a*ili*r with Pointr, fer beemifufes tly feaumrtft 
 owrlr, ibat he Jif tares then trt to marie hit Sifter Nell. Re 
 feat at idle ttmer&t tbou mtjfljutdfefare vefL 
 
 Tktotfyyea WJT* . which it at much at tcfaf t at then 
 
 vftftbim. lickeftlfa&evrirhoyFtmiliarit 
 
 lohfi wttb ay tintben and Sifter:& Sir 
 
 loho, vtitb aZEurate. 
 
 My Lord, I will fteepe this Lctterin Sack, and make him 
 mk. 
 
 Pnt. That's to make him eacc twenty of his Words. 
 Bot do you vfe me thus AW? Muft I marry your Sifter? 
 
 ftta. May the Wench haue no worle Fortune. But I 
 neuerfaidfo. 
 
 Pri*. Well, thus we play the Fooles with the time.St 
 thefpiritsofthewife t fitinthecloudt,andmockev$ ': Is 
 your Matter hcere in London ? 
 
 Tt<rd< Yes my Lord. 
 
 fri*. Where fuppes be ? Doth die old Bore, fecde in 
 theoldFranket 
 
 ffW. At the old place my Lord, in EaR-cheapc. 
 
 Prm. Whjt Company- 
 
 pagt. Ephcr.ansmvLord,of the old Church. 
 
 Prin. Sup any women with him? 
 
 What Pagan may that be ? 
 
 ?W ApropctGendewomaD,Sir,apdaKiarwomao 
 of nay Maflcrs. 
 
 fro,. EuenfuchKin, ii theParifliHeyforrareto tb 
 Towne-Bull? 
 Shall we fteale vpon then (Aff) at Supper ? 
 
 Poin. I am your /hadow,my Lord, lie follow yon. 
 
 PriM. Sirrah.you boy, -<nd 'Bardthb, no woiC to your 
 Mafler that I am vet in To woe. 
 There 4 for your nlence. 
 
 Bar. I^aoenotongudfir. 
 
 /><<'. And for mine Sir.I will goutme h. 
 
 Priit. Pare ye well: go. 
 This iJoUTcarc-flstet tliould be foroeRode. 
 
 Poia. I warrant you.as common as the wa*bctwecnc 
 S.Albans.and London. 
 
 Frm, How might vitkeFdflafe beftow liimfclfc to 
 night, m his true colours ,and not our felues be feenef 
 
 Pain. Put on two Leather lerkins, andAptxms. and 
 waste vpon him at his Table.hke Drawers. 
 
 Prm. From a God, to a Bull? A heaute declenfion : It 
 was loites cafe. From a Prince, to a Prcnticc,a low tranC 
 formation, that Qiallbeminc: forincucry thing.thepur- 
 pofe muft wtigh with the folly. Follow me Ned. 
 
 Scena Tertia. 
 
 IMIT N*nbu,MadJbM L*d* s*d Hark 
 PcnittLtdie. 
 
 Ntrtb. I pvethee louing Wife,and geotle Daughter> 
 Giue an euen way nto my rough Affaires: 
 Put not you on the vit age of the Times, 
 And be like them to Percie, troublefome. 
 
 mft. 1 haue giuen ouer, I will fpeak no more, 
 Do what you will : your Wifedome, be your guide* 
 
 AV;4. Alas (fweet Wife) my Honor is at pawne, 
 And but my going, nothing cau rcdeecne it. 
 
 L*. Oh ycc.fot heaucns fake,go not to tbefe Wain ; 
 The Time was (Father) when youbroke your word, 
 When you wcte more endetr'd to it.then now, 
 Whcft^oorowne Percy whenmy heart-dccrc./fdrrr, 
 Threw many a Northward looke, to fee his Fathct 
 Bring vp his Powrw : bathe didlong ia rune. 
 Who then perfwaded you to flay at home? 
 There were two Honors JoA; Yours, and your Sonncs. 
 For Yours.may heauenly glory brighten it : 
 For His, it ftucke vpon him,as the Sunne 
 In the gray vault ot Heauen : and by his Light 
 Did all the Cheualrie of England mouc 
 To dobraue Afts. He was (indecd)the Glatfe 
 Wherein the Noble-Youth did drefle themfeloec. 
 He had no Legges, that prafiit'd not his Gate : 
 And fpeaking thicke ('which Nature made his blemilrt) 
 Became the Accents of the Valiant. 
 For tbofe that could fpeake !ow,and tardily, 
 Would wrnc their ownc Perfeaion.to Abufc, 
 To Teeme like him. So that in Speech,inG*tc 9 
 In Diet, in AffcclionJ of delight, 
 In Militant Rules, Humors of Blood, 
 
 H e 
 
8i The feconWart of K^ngHenry the Fourth. 
 
 He was the Mwke.afldGlaiTe, Coppy.and Booke. 
 That fafhion d other*. And him, O wondrous! him, 
 
 Mm< l< of Men 1 Him did you leauc 
 (Second to nne) vo-fecondcd by yoo. 
 To look c vpon the hideous God of W arre, 
 Indir.aduamage.io abide a field. 
 
 Where nothing but the found of Htfrwi Natw 
 Did fccOK deferable : fo you left him. 
 Neuer.O neurt doe hii Gbort ibe wrong, 
 To bold yoot Honor more precife and nice 
 With otheri.ihen with him. Let them alone : 
 The Marshal) and the AtcK-bi/hop are ftrong. 
 Had my fweet Hafrj hid bor haJfe thtir Numbers, 
 Today might 1 (hanging on /rV^wv NecXe) 
 Haue wbW of ^foamcuit, ', Gr sue. 
 
 Ntrtk. Befhrewyoor heart, 
 
 (Faire Daughter) you doe draw my Spiritt from me, 
 With new lamenting ancient Ouer-fights. 
 But I muft goe,and meet with Danger there, 
 Or it will feeke me m another plate. 
 And finde me worft pt ouided. 
 
 fftft. Ofl ye co Scotland, 
 Till that the Noble*, and the armed Commom, 
 Haue of their Puiffancc made a l.tile tafte. 
 
 LaJtf. If they get ground, and vintage of the King. 
 Tben loyne you wuh them, like a Ribbe of SteeJe, 
 To mike Strength ftronger. But.for 11 out louei, 
 Fitft let them trye t hrnntcluci. So did your Sorme. 
 He was fo Cuffer d s fo came I a W.dow 
 And never (lull haue length of Life enough, 
 To raine vpon Remembrance with mine Eye:*, 
 That it may grow, and fprosvt^as nigh as Hcauen, 
 For Recordation to my Noble Husband. 
 
 Aftrri.Come.come.go in with me:*tis with my Mfevl e 
 Ai with the Tyde.fwell'd vp TWO his height, 
 Thar makes a ftill -ft and, running neytKer wy. 
 Faine would 1 goe t o meet the Arch- bi (hop, 
 But many thoufand Reafons hold m backe. 
 
 1 will reiolue for Scotland . (here am 1 , 
 
 Till Time and Vantage crane my company. Emm 
 
 Quart*. 
 
 Enter rv Drawer* 
 
 T. Drawer. What haft thou brought there ? Apple- 
 Johni > Thou know 'ft Sir leha cannot endure an Apple- 
 lohn 
 
 \,Drau>. Thou fay'A true: the Prince ortcefct a Difh 
 of Apple- 1 ohns before him, and told him there were fuie 
 more Sir Johns ind.put ung off his Hat,faid,l will now 
 take my leaoe of thefe fue dne, round, old-wuher'd 
 KfMghti. It sngci'dhim totheheart : but bee hath for- 
 got thai. 
 
 t . Drew, Why then couer, and fet them downe : and 
 fee if thou eanfl finde out 5^*/Noyfe ; Miftris T**rt- 
 fktit would fame haue fome Mufiqut. 
 
 i..Dr*m. Sirrha.heere will be the Prince, and Mafrer 
 / > *r/,anon . and thy will pot on two of our Icrkuu, 
 and Aprotn. and Sir lotn muft not know of it : 'Bardalfb 
 hath brought word. 
 
 .Dro Then here wrU be old fftr irwiUbeanot* 
 cellcm ftntigem. 
 
 fon He fee if J can tuvae out tmjf. 
 
 Heft. Svsreet-hean.methinkei now you are in an ti- 
 celUnt goodtemperaJitie : vow Pnlfidge beatej a* n 
 traotdinarily.as heart would defire ; and your Colour 
 (I wmantyoo) it as red as any Rofe : But yoo haue 
 dronketoo moth Canaries, and that's a maruelioux fear- 
 chmg Wine } and it perfumes the blood, ert wee can fay 
 what's this. How doe you now ? 
 
 l>i. Better then I was : Hem. 
 
 Hj Why that w as well fa.d : A good heart's wonk 
 Gold. Looke,here tomes Sir /etm. 
 
 Falfl. H>btr> Arthur ja-ft t C/r-(emptie the loedaa) 
 aid w * nhf Hitir . How now Mifthf Do/ ? 
 
 W./7 SickofaCalme.yea.good-fooih. 
 
 /W/7. So is aJl her Seel: if they be once In a Cairo* 
 they are Tick. 
 
 />/ You mnddie Rafcall/is that all the comfWt you 
 giue me ' 
 
 /V/?. You make fat Rafcalls,M rftrii 2)/ 
 
 DW. 1 makt them ? Glue tome and Difeafe* make 
 them, I make them not. 
 
 Ftlj). If the CookemaJte the Giuttonie,yeu helpe to 
 make the Difeafes (2)0 we catch of you (Dl} we 
 of you : Grant that, my poore Venue, grant that. 
 
 "DW 1 marry.onrChaynes.and our jewels. 
 
 Fdf Your Brooches, Pearles, and Owchet : For ( 
 ferue bruly,ii to come halting off: you know,tcm* 
 off theBrracti.with bij Pike bent brandy, and laSurge- 
 ne brauely ; to venture vpon the charg d-Chamber 
 brauely. 
 
 H,f). Why this i* the olde fafhion . you rwo new 
 metre, but yoo fall to Come difcord : you arc both ( m 
 good troth) as Rheumatike as two dne Toftej, you can- 
 no* one beare wuh another* Confirmitiei. What the 
 good-ycre ? One mnft beare, and that muA bee you . 
 you are the weaker Vcflel! ; n they fay, the emptier 
 Vetf.tl. 
 
 Dot. Cana wrake emptie VefTell beare fuch i huge 
 full Hogs-bead ? There's a whole Marchanti Venture 
 of Burdewi-SiurTe m him : you haue. not feenea Hulkt 
 bencr ft ufft in the Hold. Come, He be friends with the t 
 lake Thou art going to the Warm, and whether 1 
 fhjJI euer fee tbee a'gisne , or oo , there it no body 
 carts. 
 
 E*rer?)ratr. 
 
 Drattff. Sir, Ancient fifliU is below , tod would 
 fpeake with you. 
 
 TW. Hang him, fwaggering Rai*call , I him not 
 come hither, it is the foule-mouth'dft Rogoe in Eng- 
 land. 
 
 * Hft. If hee fwagger, let him not come here : I muft 
 Hue amongft my Neighbors. He no Swaggerers : 1 ro 
 in good name, and fame, with the very Deft: fhut the 
 doyrc, there comes no Swaggerers heere I hiue not 
 liu'd all this while, to haue Iwaggertng now : (hot the 
 doore. I pray y^>u. 
 
 Fin Do rt thoo hrarc Jsofttffc ? 
 
 Htft.Vnf yo pacirle your fdfe(Sir 7rf>he comes 
 no Swaggerers heere. 
 
Tatfi. Do'ftlhouheare?it is mine Ancient. 
 
 Hen. Til!y-fsliy(3ir /9&)neuer celt me, your ancient 
 Swaggerer comes not in my doores. I was before Mafter 
 Ttfek. the Deputie, the other day : and as bee faid to me, 
 it was no longer agoe i hen Wednesday laft : Neighbour 
 J2*icty (fayes hee;) Mafler Domte,oar Mtnifter.waj by 
 then : Neighbour ^wcty (faye* hee^ receiue thofe that 
 areCiuil!; for (fy th nee) you are in an ill Name: now 
 he faid fo,I can tell whereupon : for(fayes hee) you are 
 anhoncft Woman, and well thought on; therefore tike 
 hccdc what Guefts you rcceiue: Receiue (fayes hee) no. 
 fwaggering Companions/There comes noneheere. You 
 would blefle you to heare what hee faid. No, lie no 
 Swaggerers. 
 
 Fa/ft. Hee's no Swaggerer(Hoftefle:)a tame Cheater, 
 hee: you may ftroake him as gently, as a Puppie Grey- 
 hound: hee will not fwagger with a Barbaric Hcnne.if 
 her feathers turne backe in any (hew of refijtante. Call 
 him vp (Drawer.) 
 
 Heft. Cheater, call you him ? I will barre no honeft 
 man n >y houfe, nor no Cheater : but I doe not lout fwag- 
 gering ; I am the worfe when one fayes, fwagger : Pecle 
 Trfafters.how 1 foakc: looke yoo.I warrant you. 
 
 Dfl. Soyoudoe,Hofte&. 
 
 Hf/l. Doel? yea,5nvety truth doe I,if it were an Af- 
 peo Lcafe : I cannot abide Swaggerers . 
 
 fourth. 
 
 Ptft. 'Saueyou,Sir/<>6. 
 
 Fdfl. Welcome Ancient Piflol. KtTc(Piftol)l charge 
 you with a Cup of Sacke : doe you difchargc vpoo mine 
 Hofteffe. 
 
 Ptjl. 1 will discharge vpon her (Sir /J^) wii'h two 
 Bullets. 
 
 Faljt. She is P:Ro!i.proofr (Sir) you fhall hardly of- 
 fend her. 
 
 Hi>jt. Come, He drinke no Proofe,nor no Bullets: I 
 will drinke no more then will doc roe good, for no mans 
 pleafure, I. 
 
 Ptft. Then to you (Miftris Dorotbie) I will charge 
 you. i 
 
 "Dal. Charge me? I fcorne you (fcuruit Companion) 
 what? you peore.bafe, rafcally, cheating, lacke-Linnen- 
 Mate: away you mouldie Rogue,away; lam meat tor 
 your M after. 
 
 fif . I know yotifMiftris Dorcthie. 
 
 Dd, Away you Cut-purfc Rsfcali, you filthy Bung, 
 away : By this Wine,l!e thruft myKnifc in your mouldie 
 Chappes,if you play the fawcie Cgttle with me. Away 
 youBottle-Ale Rafcall.you Basket-hilt flak lugier.you. 
 Since when, I pray you,$ir? what^with two Points on 
 your(hcu!der t much. 
 
 Vtft. \ will murther your Ruffe.for this.! 
 
 Hoft No,good Captaine Piftot .- not heere, fweete 
 Captaine 
 
 Dot. Captaine? thouabhomtnabledamn'd Cheater, 
 mthounotafham'd lobecall'd Captaine? If Captaines 
 were of my minde, they would trunclnon you out,for ta- 
 fcsng theit Nme s ?pon you,before you haueearn'd them. 
 You a Captaine? you fiaue.for what > for tearing a poore 
 Whores Ruft'e m > Bawdy-houfc? Hee a Captstnt? hang 
 biro Ro^ue, hee Itues vpon mouldie fiew'd-Pruiries, and 
 ary'dc Cakes. A Captaine ? Thefe Vijlaines will make 
 the word Captaine. odious : Therefote Optaines had 
 ncc'if looke to if. 
 
 Eard. 'Pray theegoe do woe^flod Ancient. 
 
 Satft. HearketheehitherjMiftrisZfc* 
 
 Pift. Not I: I teUtbtwbtt.Cpac113*M T 
 could teare her : He be reueng'd on her. 
 
 Pan. 'Pray thee goe downe. 
 
 Pp. lie fce her damn'd firft : to Pbtt't darmM Lake, 
 to the Infernall Deepe, where rvwand Tortures vilde 
 alfo. Hold Hooke and Line, fay I : Downe : downe 
 Dogges.downe Faces: haue wee not Hirtn here ? 
 
 Ho/t. Good Captaine Pttftl bequiet.it in very late; 
 I befeeke you no w,tggrauate your Choler. 
 
 Pifl. Thefe be good Humors indeede. Shall Pack. 
 Horfes,and hollow-pamper'd lades of Afia,which can- 
 not goe but thirtie miles a day, compare with C*/ir, and 
 with Caniballs,and Troian Greekes? nay, rather darnne 
 them with King Gmfowittd let the Welkin roare: Oiall 
 wee fall foolc for Toy es ? 
 
 Heft. By my troth Captaine, thefe are vy bittes 
 
 VVOTuS* 
 
 'Sard. Be gone, good Ancient: this will grow to a 
 Brawle anon. 
 
 Pift. Die men.likeDogger.ghieCrownes lifcePtoow: 
 Haue we not Hire* here ? 
 
 Heft. On my word(Ca{Jtaine)therc's none fueh here. 
 What tht good-yere.doc you ihinke I would deny e her ? 
 I pray be quiet. 
 
 Ft/t. Then feed ,and be fat (my faire Calipolis.) Come, 
 giue me fome Sack, Si fortune me tennetitej^eretomecea- 
 texte. Feare wee broad-fides 'JJo^let the Bend giue fire: 
 Giue me fome Sack : and Sweet-heart lye thon there : 
 Come wee to full Points here , and are a caentt no- 
 thing ? 
 
 Tal. PiSMJi would be quiet. 
 
 Fiit. Sweet Knight ,1 kitte :hy NearTe: what? wee Kane 
 fcene the feuen Starres. 
 
 Dot. Thruft him downe ftayres, I cannot endure filch 
 aTuftianRafcail. 
 
 Ptjf. Thruft him downe ftayres? know we notGallo- 
 wiyNagges? 
 
 fal. Quoit him downe (Bardolpii) like a (houe-groat 
 (hilling: nay ,if het doe nothing bus fpeake nothing, hee 
 (hall be nothing here. 
 
 'Bard. Come.get you downe flayres. 
 
 Pift. What? lhau wee haue Incifion? (hall wee em- 
 brew ? then Death rocke me afleepe.abridge my dolefull 
 dayes: why then let grieuous, gaftiy, gaping Wounds, 
 vntwin'd the Sifters three: Come Atrfot,\ fay. 
 
 Heft. Here's good fluffe toward. 
 
 Pal. Giue me my Rapter,Boy. 
 
 1W. I prethee lack^ I prethee doe not draw. 
 
 Fa!. Get you downe ftayrej. 
 
 Ito/?. Here's a goodly tumult: He fotfweare keeping 
 houfe,beforelle be in thefe tirri,and frights. So;Mur- 
 ther I warrant now. Alas, alas, put vp your naked Wea- 
 pons,putvp your naked Weapons. 
 
 Dot. I prethee /atk. be quiet, the Rafcallis gone: ah 
 you whorfon little valiant Villainejyou. 
 
 Htft. Are you not hurt i'th'Groync ? me thought hee 
 made a Ihrewd Thruft at your Belly. 
 
 fal. Haue you turn'd him ou: or doores # 
 
 Ja-d. Yes Sir: the Rafcall'sdrunke: you hattft hurt j 
 him(SiOinthe(lioulder. 
 
 fal. A Rafcall to braue me. 
 
 Del- Ah.you fvvcet little Rogue,yoij ; alas, 
 how thou fweat'ft ? Come, let roe wipe thy I^ce: Cone 
 on,y ou whorfon Chops J Ah Rogue,! louc *hec : Thct- 
 
Tftg fecondTart of King Henry the Fourth, 
 
 art valorous as Heftar of Troy,wonh fiueof ^/ 
 
 /, and tenne times better then the nine Worthies : ah 
 VilUine. 
 
 Fd. A rafcally Slaoe, 1 will tofle the Rogue in a Blsn- 
 
 Dl. Doe.if thou dar'ft for thy heart : rf thou doo'ft, 
 lie canuas thee betweene a paire of Sheetc*. 
 
 Enter LMff*. 
 
 Page. The Mufique is come.Sir. 
 
 Td. Let them play : play Sits. Sit on my Knee. Dot. 
 A RafcaJl.braggmg Slaue ; the Rogue fled from me liki 
 Quick-filMcr. 
 
 Dil. And thou followd'fi him Wee a Church: thou 
 wborfon little tydie Banbolmew Bore-pigge.when wilt 
 ihou leaue fighting on dayes.and foyning on nights, and 
 begin to patch vp thine old Body for Heauen ? 
 
 Eater the Prtace and Pobttt di> 
 
 Td. Peace ( good Dal) doe not (peake like a Deaths- 
 head : doe not bid me remember mine end. 
 
 Dc4. Sirrha, what humor is the Prince of? 
 
 Fai. A good (hallow young fellow : hee would haue 
 made a good Pimler , hee would hau chipp'd Bread 
 well. 
 
 Dol. They fay t tines hath a good Wit. 
 
 Fai. Hrc a good Wit t hang him Baboone.hii Wit it 
 a* thicke a* Te wksburie Muftard : there is no more con- 
 ceit in him.then is in a Mallet. 
 
 Dtl. Why doth the Prince loue him fo then ? 
 
 Fd. Becaufe their Legges are both of abignefle: and 
 hee playes at Quoits well. and eates Conger and Fennell, 
 and dnnkes off Candles ends for Fkp~dragons,and tides 
 the wUde-Mare with the Boyej.and iuropes vpoo loyn'd- 
 ftooles, and fweares with a good grace, and weares his 
 Boot very froooth,like vnco the Signe of the Legge; and 
 breedei nobate with telling of difcreete (tones: and fuch 
 other Gamboll Faculties hee hath, that (hew a weake 
 Mindf.tnd an able Body.for the which the Prince admits 
 him ; for the Prince himfelfe is fuch another : the 
 weight of an hayre will turne the Scales betweene their 
 Haffr-df-fou. 
 
 Pretct Would not this Naue of aWheele baue his 
 Earn cut off? 
 
 Potn. Let vs beat htm before his Whore. 
 
 Prvct. Looke.ifthe wither'd Elder hath not his Poll 
 claw*d like a Parrot. 
 
 Paii. Is it oot Orange, that Defire fhould fo many 
 yeeres out-liue performance ? 
 
 Fd. KiflemeZW. 
 
 Pmce. StiKrnt and Pent* this y eer e in Cooiunction ? 
 What fayes the Almanack to that ? 
 
 ftai. And looke whether the Rene Tngan, his Man, 
 be not lifping to his Makers old Tables.bis Note-Booke, 
 hi$Councell-keeper? 
 
 Fcl. Thou do'ft giue me flnt'ring BuiTes. 
 
 OW. Ny truely, 1 kiffc thee with a moft conftant 
 heart. 
 
 Fal. I m olde, I am Old*. 
 
 Dal. I lone thee better .then I loue ere a fcuruie young 
 Boy of them all. 
 
 Pal. WhaiStofFe wilt thou haueaKirtleof ? I (hall 
 receiue Monty on Thursday . thou fhalt haoeaCappc 
 to morrow. A mcrrie Song, come : it growes Ute, 
 
 wee will to Bed. Thou wilt forget me, when I am 
 gone. 
 
 JW. Thou wilt fet me a weeping, if ihou fyft f O; 
 prone that eucr I drefli roy felfe handfom, till thy re- 
 turnc: well, hearken the end. 
 
 fW. SomeSack.^riWfi. 
 
 frm.Pein. Anon,anon,Sir. 
 
 T*l. Ha? aBaftardSooneoftheKk.g$?Andartnw 
 thou j>v;,his Brother ? 
 
 Prince. Why tbou Glob* of finfoll Continents, what 
 a Life do'ft thou lead ? 
 
 F*I. A better then thou: I am a Gentkroan^hon m 
 a Drawer. 
 
 Prmct. Very true, Sir : and I come to draw you out 
 by the Eares. 
 
 ffoft. Oh, the Lord preferoe thy good Grace: WeJ- 
 come to London. Now Heauen blefTe that fweete Face 
 of thine : what , are you come from Wales ? 
 
 F*l, Thou whorfon mad Compound of Msieftiei by 
 this light Flefh,and corrupt Blood.thou art welcome, 
 
 DoL How?yoafat Foole,! fcorne you. 
 
 Patn. My Lord, hee will dnue you out of your rc- 
 uenge, and tume ajl to a merryment, if you taJce not the 
 heat. 
 
 Prmet. You whorfon Candle-myne you, how vildly 
 did you fpeake of roe euen now, before this honeft,ver- 
 tuous.ciui!l Gentlewoman ? 
 
 Hoft. 'BlcrTmg on your good heart, and fo (hee is by 
 my troth. 
 
 ftl Didft thou heare roe? 
 
 frvjce. Yes: and you knew me^s you did when you 
 ranne away by Gads-hill ; you knew I was at your back, 
 and fpoke it on purpofe,to trie my patience. 
 
 Fal. No,no,no; not fo : I did not think?, thou waft 
 within hearing. 
 
 Princt. 1 (hall driue you then to confrfte the wiirull 
 abufe, and then 1 know how to handle you. 
 
 FM. No abufe (H*H) on mine Honor,no abufe. 
 
 Princt. Not to difprayfe me? and call me Pander, and 
 Bread-chopper, and I know not what I 
 
 fd. No abufe (Hd.) 
 
 Poin. Noabofe? 
 
 Pal. No abufe (Nta) in the World : honrA fftd none. 
 I difprays'd him before the Wicked, that the Wicked 
 might not fall in loue with him : In which doing, 1 haue 
 done the part of a carefull Friend.and true Subieft, and 
 thy Father is to giue me thankrs for it. No abufe (//*/.-) 
 none (Ntd) none ; no Boves,noae. 
 
 Prince. See now whether pore Fcare.and entire Cow- 
 ardife, doth not make thee wrong this vertuousGende- 
 woman,to clofe with vs? Is (hee of the Wicked ? Is thine 
 Hofteffe heere. of the Wicked ? Or is the Boy of the 
 Wicked ? Or honeft B*b!fb (wbofe Zeale burncs in his 
 Nofe) of the Wicked? 
 
 foin. Anfwere t Kou dead Bme,anfwere. 
 
 Fd, The Fiend hath prickt downe Vtnii/pb inecoue- 
 rable,and his Face is Lr/<r Pnuy-Kuchin, where hee 
 doth nothing but roft Mault-Wormes : for the Boy, 
 there is a good Angell about him, but the Deuill out- 
 bids him too. 
 
 Frncr. For the Women? 
 
 fd, Foroneof them,(hee is in Hell alreadie, and 
 butnes poore Soules : for the other , 1 owe her Mo- 
 ney ; and whether ftjet bee damn'd for chat, 1 know 
 not. 
 ffa/f. No,I warrant you. 
 
Tlx/ec onJTart ofKjng Henry the Fourth. 
 
 Fa/. No,! thinke choutrt not: I thinke thou art quit 
 or that. Marry, there is another Indictment vpon thee, 
 : or foffering fleih to be* eaten in thy houfc, contrary to 
 Kc Law, for the which [ thinke thou wilt howle. 
 
 H*n. AHViauallersdoe fo What is a loynt of 
 Mimon.or two.m a whole Lent i 
 
 Prmcc. You.Gentlewoman. 
 
 Dal. WbatfayesvourGrace? 
 
 To$. His Grace (ayes that, which his fiefh rcbtlU 
 againft. 
 
 Ho/?. Who knocks fo bwdatdoore? Locke to the 
 daore thece.friwtr ? 
 
 Eater Peto. 
 
 Priaee. Peto, how now ? what newei r 
 
 Peto. The King.your Faiher,is at Weftminfter, 
 And there aretwentieweakeand wearied Poftei, 
 Come from the North : and as I came along, 
 I met,and ouer-tooke a dozen Ceptaines, 
 Bsre-headed/weatsng, knocking at the Taoernes, 
 And asking euery one for Sir tabn fdftafit. 
 
 Prince. By Heauen (Peaiei)l fcele me much to blame, 
 >o idly to prophane the precious time, 
 When Temptft of Commotion, like the South, 
 Some with black Vapour, doth begin to melt, 
 And drop vpoo our bare vnarmed heads. 
 Giue memy Sword.and Cloake : 
 F/y?ajf,good night. Exit. 
 
 Pdfl. Now comes in the fweeteft Morfell of the 
 tight, and wee muft hence, and ieaue It vnpickt. More 
 knocking at the doore? How now ? what's the mat- 
 tec? 
 
 You muft away to Court,Sr,prefcnt!y, 
 
 A dozen Captains: ftay at doore for you. 
 
 Fal[l. PaytheMufitians.Sirrha: farewell Hofteflc, 
 farewell Dol. You fee (my good Wenches; how men of 
 Merit are fought after : the vndeferuer may fleepe.when 
 theman of Action is call'd on. Farewell good Wenches: 
 If I be not feat away pofie , 1 will fee you againe, ere I 
 
 e. 
 
 Del. I cannot fpeake : if my heart bee not readie 
 to buift Well (fweete I*ty) haue a care of thy 
 felfe. 
 
 Fatfl. Farewell. farewell. Exit. 
 
 Iloft Well, fare thee well : I haue knowne thee 
 llide twentie nine yeeres, come Pefcod-time . but an 
 honefler, and truer-hearted man.- Well, fate thee 
 welt. 
 
 Bard. Miftrij Ttare-flxet. 
 
 Hofl. Whu's the matter? 
 
 &*rA. Bid M iftris T4r*-/^r cometomy Mafler. 
 
 Hoft. Oh(uooe2>fl/,ronne: runne.good 2)/. 
 
 Atlus Tertius. Scena Trima. 
 
 Egttr the K.t*g , mitb * fagt. 
 
 n the Earle of Surrey, and of Warwick : 
 But ete they come, bid them ore>reade theft Letters, 
 And well confidei of them: make good f peed. tx. 
 
 How many thoufand of my poorer! Subie&i 
 
 Are at this howre aflecpe ? O Sleepe.O gentle Sleepe, 
 
 Natures foft Nurfe, how haoe I frighted thee, 
 
 That thou no more wilt weigh my eye-lids downe. 
 
 And Aeepe my Sences in For getfulneffe ? 
 
 Why rather (Sleepe) lyeft thou in fmoakie Cribs, 
 
 Vpon vncaHe Palladi ftretching thee. 
 
 And huifht with buffing Night, dyes to thy (lumber, 
 
 Then in the perfum'd Chambers of the Great ? 
 
 Vnder the Canopies of coftly State, 
 
 And lull'd with founds of fweeceft Meiodie ? 
 
 O thou dull God, why lyeft thou with the v.lde, 
 
 In loathfomeBeds.and leau'ft the Kingljr Couch, 
 
 A Watch-caff, or a common LarunvBell ? 
 
 Wilt thou, vpon the high and gtddie Mad, 
 
 Scale vp the Ship-boyes Eyes.androck hit Bralnes, 
 
 In Cradle of the rude imperious Surge, 
 
 And in the viftcation of the Windej, 
 
 Who take the Ruffian Biliowes by the top, 
 
 Curling their monftront head j, and hanging them 
 
 With deatT'niflg Clamors in the flipp'ry Clouds, 
 
 That with thehurley.Death it felfe awaket f 
 
 Cartft thou (O parti USleepe) gme thy Repofe 
 
 To the wet S*a-Boy ,in an houre fo n>de : 
 
 Andmthecarmeft.and moftflilltft Night, 
 
 With all appliances, and meanrs co boote, 
 
 Deny it to a King ? Then happy Lowe, lye downc, 
 
 Vneafic lyes the Head, that wtares 9 Crowne. 
 
 Enter Hr*riekf &><* Surrey. 
 
 Wxr. Many good-morrowes to your Maieftie. 
 
 Kimg. Is ic good-morrow, Lords > 
 
 IV ir. Tis One a Clock, and paft. 
 
 Kmg, Why then good-morrow to you all(rny Lords:) 
 Haue you read o're' the Letters that 1 fcne you 5" 
 
 Wsr. We haue (my Liege.) 
 
 Kt*r Thefl you perceiue the Body of our K'mgdome, 
 How foule it is : what ranke Difeafes grow, 
 And with what danger,neere the Heart of it ? 
 
 War. It is but as a Bady.yct diftemper'd, 
 Which to his former ftrength maybe reflor'd, 
 With good aduice.and little Medicine : 
 My Lord Northumberland will foone be cool'd. 
 
 jfrfff.Oh Heauen,that one might read the Dock of Fate, 
 And Fee the reuolutioo of the Times 
 Make Mountains leuell, and the Continent 
 ( Weane of folide firmenc(Te)melt it felfe 
 Into the Sea : and other Times, to fee 
 The beachie Girdle of the Ocean 
 Too wide for ffeptvet hippes ; how Chancel mocks 
 And Changes fill theCnppeof Alteration 
 With diuers Liquors. Tis not tenne yeeres gone* 
 Since RicbaMl,A Northumberland, great friends, 
 Did fcaft together ; and in two yeeres after. 
 Were they at Warres. It is but eight yeeres face, 
 This Ptrtit was the man, neereft my Soulc, 
 Who.like a Brother, toyl'd in my Affaitei, 
 And lay d his Loue and Life vnder my foot : 
 Yea,for my fake,euen to the eyes of ffbard 
 Gaue him defiance. But which of you was by 
 (You Coufin Neuil,** \ may remember) 
 When /JidW.with his Eye.bnm-full of Team, 
 (Then check'd.and rated by 1'fortbuinbtrltnA') 
 Did fpeake ihefe words (now prou'd a Prophecie;) 
 adder.by the which 
 
8<? The faoruJTart oj 'Kjng Henry the Fourth. 
 
 My Coofin il*Ui*gh<ks fetndi my Throne : 
 
 ^Though thcn.Heauen knowej.l had no foe h intent, 
 
 But th( necefTitie (o bow'd the State . 
 
 That 1 and Grratnrflc were compell'd to kiflc:) 
 
 The Time Ojill come (thui did hee follow it) 
 
 The Time will cocne.that foule Sinne gathering head. 
 
 Shall breake into Corruption : fo went on, 
 
 Fore-telling this fame Time* Condition, 
 
 And the diuifion of our Ami tie. 
 
 W*r. ThereisaHiftorieinallmensLiue*, 
 Figuring tlie nitnre of the Times deceas'd t 
 The which obfcru d, a man may propbecie 
 With a neerc ayme.of the roaine chance of things, 
 A y not come to Life,which in their Srtdes 
 And wcake beginnings lyo entreaiored : 
 Such thing* become the Hatch arid Brood of Time ; 
 And by the nef eflarie forme of thif , 
 King Riebfrd might create i pcrfed gueffe, 
 Thw great NtnhmttrUnd, then fclie to him, 
 Would of thst Sced,grow to a greater fclfenefle. 
 Which fhould not finde a ground to roote vpon, 
 Vnlefle on you. 
 
 Ktg. Art thefe thing! then Neceffiriei ? 
 Then let vs meete them like Neceflities; 
 And that fame word,euen now cryesout on $ 
 They fay , the Bifhop and NorthunAfrtaad 
 Are fiftie thoufand (hong. 
 
 War . h cannot be (my Lord:) 
 Rumor doth double,Hke the Voice.and Eccho. 
 The numbers of the feared. Pleafe it your Grace 
 To goe to bed, vpon my Life (my Lord) 
 The Pow'rt that you alreadie Haue font forth, 
 Shall bring thii Prize in very eafily. 
 To comfort you the more, 1 haue receiu'd 
 Acertatnc inftance.that Glotdfuru dead. 
 Your Maieftie hath.beeoe thit fort-night ill, 
 And thefe vnfeafon'd bowres perforce muft adde 
 VntoyouiS'ickntiTe. 
 
 fit/. 1 will like your counfai'e : 
 And were thcfe inward Wrres once out of hand. 
 Wee would (dote Lords^vmo the Holy. Land. 
 **. 
 
 Scena Secunda. 
 
 Enter Sk*b* **t Siie*f< : 
 
 5W. Come-on,come.on,come-on ; giue mee your 
 Hand.Slrj giue mee yourHand, Sir : an early fiirrer,by 
 the Rood. And how doth my good Coufm Silnut t 
 
 S'l. Good-rnorrovv,good Coufin SbaBetr. 
 
 Sbal. And how doth my Coufm. your Bed-fellow ? 
 and your faireft Daughter, and mine, my God-Daughter 
 *! 
 
 Shd. By yea and ny-,Sir,I dare fay my Coufin mtom 
 it become 1 good Scholler ? hee u at Oxford ft ill, if hee 
 
 SM. Hee moft then to the lnn of Court fho;tly 1 1 
 was ouce of Clr*>t*ti Inne t where (T thtnke) they will 
 
 road Ska*m . 
 
 wa* oust 01 L.if>Kenij mn 
 ulkr of mad Shd* yet. 
 
 SU. I was call'd any thing . wid I would h ( < e rfon- 
 anything mdeede too. and roundly too- There *aI ; and 
 little /et* Dtit ofStaftotdfhire.and bhdeCeorye'Strt, 
 and Frvtcu PidcJonejndH'illSqiitle Cot-fl-n>n,yo 1 
 hadnotfoure futh Swindge-bucklers in all the Innesof 
 Court agame : And I may fay to you, wee knew wher : 
 the tfwM.^a/ were, and had the bcft of them all tt 
 commandement. Thwi was /ntfy flflaffr(nai Sir /else j 
 *Boy , and Page to Tkoi*nMtbrij t Duke of Not . 
 folke. 
 
 Sil. This Sir leim (Coufm) that comes hither anon t 
 bout Souldiers ? 
 
 Sh*l. The ftnx Sir Ithn, the very Came . I fsw hh , 
 breake Seogo*'i Ked at the Court-Gste. whf n hee vt ; 
 a Crack,not thos high : indthevety fatnrdaydidlfik: 
 i*itb one S**ff* Stot^-fi/b, a Ffttiterer, bchmde Greyer . 
 Inne. Oh che mad dayct that I rune fpen: ! and to h 2 
 how many of mine olde Acquaintance are dead ? 
 
 Sil. Wee fhall all follow (Coufin.) 
 
 5W. Certain* i 'tis certainc : very fure , very furc: 
 Death is certainc to all, all (hall dye. How a good Yoke 
 of Bullocks at Stamford F*yre ? 
 
 S'L Truly Coufin,! was not there, 
 
 Shtl. Death is certiine. li old &*+&: of your Torn* 
 liuing yet ? 
 
 SH Dead.Sir. 
 
 Sktl Dead ( See, fee : hee drew a good Bow : utd 
 dead ? hee (hot fine fhoote. ltb of Gaunt loue ! 
 him well, and betted much Nfoney on his head. Dead? 
 hee would haue clapc in thcClowt at Twelue-fcore.and 
 carryed yon a fore-hand Shaft at fourereene, and four*. 
 teene and a hlfe, thjt if would haue done a rnins he&r; 
 good to fee. How a fcore of Ewes now f 
 
 SH. Thereafter as they be ; a fcore of good Ewes 
 may oe worth tennc pounds. 
 
 Sb*t, And is olde DotAlt dead? 
 
 mer "Btrttolpb <*>d ku Bj. 
 
 Sil. Hcetc come two of Sir f,lm Ftlftffci Men (at 1 
 think e.) 
 
 Shut. Good-morrow, hone ft Gentlemen. 
 "Bard. \ befeechyou.whuh it luflice 
 
 Countie, and one of the King* lattices of the Peace : 
 What is your good: pleafure with o>e ? 
 
 Sard. My Captaine (Sit) commendi him to you . 
 my Captaine,Str leknlolftsfit . a tall Gentleman, and 5 
 rnoft gallant Leader. 
 
 JW. Hee grates roe well : ( Sir) I knew him a 
 good Back.Sword-man. How doth the good Knight ? 
 may I aske.how my Lady his Wife doth ? 
 
 B*rd. Sir, pardon : a Souldier is better accommoda- 
 teo\rhen with a Wife. 
 
 SbaL It is well fa)d,Sir ; and it is well faid, indeed*, 
 too: Better accommodated? it isgood,yea indeede is 
 it : good phrafes are furely.and eurry where very com- 
 mendable. Accommodated , it comes of Actsnancda: 
 very good, a good Phrafe. 
 
 %or<i Pardon, Sir, 1 haue htwd the word. Phrafe 
 rail you it t by this Day, I know not the Phrafe : bat 
 I will m*inr*ine the Word with my Swotd, to bee A 
 Souldicr-likfWord, and a Word of xcfeding good 
 Command. Accommodated . that is, when a man i* 
 (as they fay) accommodated: or, when a man tt, being 
 
 whereby 
 
The feconJTart ofKjng Henry the Fourth. 
 
 whereby he thought to be accommodated, which is an 
 excellent thing. 
 
 Eiier Falfttfe. 
 
 Shxl. It is very iuft : Looke, heert come* good Sir 
 //>*. Giue me your hind, giue me your Worships good 
 und : Truft me.you looke well : and bcare your yeares 
 
 y well. Welcome.good Sir/ofcr. 
 
 F*l. I am glad to fee you well, good M . Rdtrt Shot- 
 to*; M after Snrt-cani as I thinke ? 
 
 Shot. No fifltbn, it is my Cofin Selene : in Commifij- 
 on with race. 
 
 F*l. Good M. Silence, it well befits you (hould be of 
 the peace. 
 
 Si/. Your good Worfbtp is welcome. 
 
 Pal Fye, this '.shot weather (Gentlemen) haueyou 
 >rouided rneheerc halfe a dozen of furTisientmen? 
 
 Sb*L Matryhaue we fir: Will you fu? 
 
 FV, Lei mefec them, I befeech you. 
 
 5W. Where s the Roll? Where's the Roll? Where'* 
 iheRolI ? Let me fee, let me fee, let me fee. : fo,fo,fo.fo i 
 -ea marry Sir Rapbt Mauldtn. let them appeare as I call: 
 et them do fo, let ihemdo fo : Let mee fee, VVbere is 
 Mould* >? 
 
 Mxtl. Heere,ifitp!e a feyou. 
 
 Sktl. What thinke you (Sir lei>) a good limb'dfeU 
 ow: yong.ftrong, and of good friends. 
 
 Fal. Isthyname,/W<fe? 
 
 CAW. Yea.tfitpleafeyou. 
 
 Fa/. 'Tis the more time thou were vs'd. 
 
 Shot. Ha,hd,Sa, cioft excellent. Things that arc moul- 
 die,Iackevf .-very lingular good. Wellfaide Sir laba, 
 very well faid. 
 
 faf. Prickehim. 
 
 Meui, Iwasprickt well enough before, ifyou could 
 taue let me alone: my old Dame will be vndonef)ow > for 
 one to doe her Husbandry, and her Drudgery ; you need 
 not to haueprickc me, there re other men fitter to goe 
 out.then I. 
 
 fat. Go too: peace Moulfa, you fhall goe. ^CouJdie, 
 t ii timeyou were fpent. 
 
 Maul. Spent? 
 
 Shullovi. Peace,feHow,peace; ftand afide : Know you 
 where you are? For the other fir I elm : Let me fee'Jaw> 
 
 fat. I mjrry , Jet me haue him to fit rnder : he's like to 
 >ea cold fouldier. 
 
 5W. WhereS*4^u' % 
 
 SbtJ. Heerefir. 
 
 fal. Shadow, whofe fonne art ihou f 
 
 ShtJ. My Moihcrt fonne.Sir- 
 
 Falfl. Thy Mothers fonne : like enough, and thy Fa- 
 Sets Oiadow : fo the fonne of the Female, ij the fhadow 
 of the Male, it is often fo indcede, but not of the Fathers 
 fubftance. 
 
 Sh*l. Do yeu like him.fu fthn ? 
 
 ftlft. S\iAdao will fetuc for Summer : pricke him . For 
 WT hjue anurnbtroffhidowcj to nil vppethe MuBer> 
 Booke. 
 
 F*t/f Where's he? 
 wart. Heetefir. 
 
 Wart. Yefu. 
 
 T*l. Thou art a very ragged Wart. 
 
 Shot. Shall Ipruke him downe, 
 
 r/oAfl? 
 
 falft. It were fuperfluouc for his apparrcl it built yp 
 on his backe,and the whole frame ftands vponpms.-prick 
 him no more. 
 
 ha/. Ha.ha.ha.youcandoitfit : youraodocu i j 
 commend yoil velL 
 Frantu Fettle. 
 
 Tteblt. Heerefir. 
 
 Shot. Whit Trade art thou Fnlltl 
 
 fctble. A Womans Taylor fir. 
 
 Shd. Shall Ipnckehim/it? 
 
 Fal. You may: 
 
 But if he had beene a mans Tay lor,he would haue prick d 
 you. Wilt thou make as many holes in an enemiet Bit- 
 aile,a thou haft done in a Womani petticote ? 
 
 FteHs. I will doe my good will fir, you cn haue DO 
 more, 
 
 Fatfl. Well fid,good Womans TaiJour: Well fay de 
 Couragious fteblc -. thou wilt bee ai valiant as the wrath- 
 full Doue.or moft magnanimous Moufe. Pricke the wo- 
 maniTaylour well Mafter 54-S&TW, deepeMajftct Shot. 
 
 >. 
 
 ftMe. I would War: might hue gone fir. 
 
 Fal. I would ihou wen a mans Tailor, that y" might'ft 
 mend him, and make him fit to goe. 1 cannot put him to 
 priuate fouldier, that is the Leader of fo many thou- 
 faodj Let that funSce.mofi Forcible />?/* 
 
 Fettle. It fhall fnffice 
 
 Falft. I am bound toihee, reucrend Futli Who is 
 the next ? 
 
 Sisal. PeierBulcaJffofiheGmne. 
 
 Faljt. Yea marry, let vs fe TSulcolft. 
 
 Bui. Heerefir. 
 
 Fal. Truft me.a likely Fellow. Come.pricke me "Snl- 
 ctlft till heroareagaine. 
 
 "But. Oh.good my Lord Captaine. 
 
 Fal. What'do'ft thou roare before trj'm prickt. 
 
 Bui. Oh fir, I m adifeafedman. 
 
 fal. What difeafe haft tbou? 
 
 Bl. A whorfon cold fir, a cough fir, which I caught 
 with Ringing in the Kings affayres, vpon his Coronation 
 day,fif. 
 
 F*J. Com? thou (halt go to the Warres in Gowne : 
 we will hjuejway thy Cold, and I will tafcc fuch order. 
 that thy friends fhiH ring for thec. Is heere all ? 
 
 Shal. Trieteiscwo mote called thenyour number : 
 you muft haue but fourc hee fu.and fo 1 pray you go in 
 ith me to dinner. 
 
 Fa/. Come, I will godnnke with you. but Icooot 
 arry dinner. 1 am glad to fee you in good troth, Matter 
 
 Shl. O fir fob*, doe yoo remember fince wee lay dl 
 night in the W'mde rntll.in S Georges Field. 
 
 Falftaffi. No more ofthat good M after ^iol**.- No 
 more of that. 
 
 Shal. Hif it was a merry night. And is lant 
 
 Sh*L Sh neuer could away with roe. 
 
 F*l. Ncuet.neucr : fhe would alwayes fay ftwe could 
 not abide M.fc*2ft. 
 
 Skat. I could anger her to the heart : fhee was then a 
 FJ Rat>. Doth fhc hold her owne well. 
 
 F.J. Old,old,M Sb.Uo,. 
 
 Sbd. Niy.lhe muft b old, fhe cannot ehoofebutbc 
 
Tlxfetimd'Part ofK^ng Henry the Fourth. 
 
 old : cwame flic*"* old : nd hid Rahn Nigtx-*>orkc , by 
 ld Mgto-w4y .before I c tmt to Cltmnti Innc. 
 Sd. That's nfde fiue yeetrs goe. 
 W. Hah, Coufin WKV, that thou hadft feem- that, 
 hat dm Knight and I haiM feme : hah, Sir Mm, faid ] 
 
 /,//?. Wee bane heard the Chyrrws at mtd-rught,Ma- 
 
 fj, Tharw**haoe,fhf weehaoe;infaith,Sir fduj, 
 w haue : our watch-word wa, Hcm-Boyes. Com*, 
 let's to Dinner ; come,lef i to Dinner : Oh the day e> that 
 weebaoefcene. Come,eome. 
 
 tut. Good M after Corporate "Bardolpb , ftaod my 
 frirod, and beere it foure Harry tcnne fhillrngi in French 
 Crownn foi you : in ery trut,h,fir,Ihd a lief behang'd 
 fir.ai eoc : nd yet,for mine owne part.fir.l do not care ; 
 but rther, becaofe 1 amvnwilling, and for mine owne 
 pan,haue a defirc to (Vay with my friends: clfe, fif, Idid 
 not care/ot mine owne part.fo much. 
 
 B*rd. Go- too: ftnd afide. 
 
 Mould.. And good MaftetCorporJlCptaroe,foriBy 
 old Damet fake, ftaod my friend : (hee hath no body to 
 doe any thing about her, when I am gone : and (he it old, 
 and cannot helpe her felfe': you (hall haue fortie.fir. 
 
 "Bard. Go-too : ftaod afide, 
 
 Fttblt. \ cre not, a man can die but once : wee owe a 
 death. 1 willoeoer beare a bafe camde : if it be my defti- 
 nte.fo : if it be not.fo : no man istoo good to ferae his 
 Prince : and let tt goe which way U will.he that dies this 
 yeere,u> quit for the next, 
 
 Bard. Well faid.thou an a good feHow 
 
 FteUe, Ny,I will beaie no bafe roind. 
 
 Fdft. Come fir,whichmen ftaJl I hau* t 
 
 Skat. Foure of which you pleafe. 
 
 Hxrd. Sir,a word with you: 1 haoe three pound, to 
 free iJMoulfa and QuR-tclfs. 
 
 Ftlft. Go-toot well. 
 
 Skat. Come,fir /efen.which foure will you haite ? 
 
 Falfl. Doe you chufe fom*. 
 
 S*>*1. Marry then , iJMouldii, BuR-ctlft, Fable, ind 
 
 Felfl. Meuldte.inA 'BaS-safi .- for 
 at home/ill you are paft fcruice : and for your part.'Bui- 
 rt^V.grow till you come vntoU : 1 wiflnoneof you. 
 
 Shtl. Sir !tbu\t /aAn,doe not your felfe wrong^hey 
 are your Ukelyeft men,ahd I woold haue you feru'd with 
 thebeft.. 
 
 faiji. Will you tell me (M after Sba&w) how to ci.uft 
 a man? Care 1 for the Ljrnbe.fheThrwrj, the Rature, 
 bolke.and bigge affemblance of a man ? giue mee the 
 fpmt (Mafter SbaSav.) Where's Wart ? you fee what 
 a ragged appearance it ii : hee frail charge you, and 
 difcharge you, with the motion of a Pewterm Ham. 
 met ; come off, and on, fwiftei then hec that gibbets on 
 the Brewer* Bucket. And this fame halfe-fac'd fellow, 
 5 W. giue me rhi* man : hee pretents no marke to the 
 Encmie, the foe-man may with as great ayme leuell at 
 the edge of a Pen-knife : and for a Retrait, how fwiftly 
 will this Ferblt, the Womans Taylor, mnne off. O.g>we 
 me the fpare men, and fpare me the great ones. Put roe a 
 Calyuer into Wtrti hand, B<trdt>/ph, 
 
 Sard Hold Wart, Trauerfe (has. thus .thus. 
 
 Faifl Come^nansge me yout Calyuer fo: very well, 
 go-too,very good.exceeding pood. O.giue mealwaycs 
 a little .Icanr.old.chopt.bald Shot. Well fsid frr,thou 
 ait a good Scab . hold,thci e it a Teller for ihee. 
 
 JAW. Hee is rot hi j Crafcs-mafter, bee deth not doc 
 t tight. I tememWrat MlU-eiui-Grccne.whm I ly 
 M Clemntt Inne. I was then Sir2><w in^Mkri 
 Show : there was a little quioer telicm. aod hcv would 
 anage you bu Pwce thws : and hee would about. 
 and about, and cocne you in, and com* you in : Ral^ 
 tah.uh.wodd hee fay. Bownce would hee fay, and 
 away agame would hee goe,aod againe would he come 
 I (hall never fee fuch a fellow. 
 
 fatft. Thef feliowei will <fo well. Mafter SkaOon. 
 Fare well M after Silenct, \ wi'.l not i"e oaany wocdrt with 
 von: fare you well. Gentlemen both : I thsnlce youi 
 I myfl t dozen mile to night. V&iUfk.pue the Soddxrs 
 Coatea. 
 
 Sb*/. Sir /,Heaueo bieffe you, and profper your 
 Affaires , and fend n Peace. Ai you rrtarne , rifit 
 mv houfe. Let our old acquaintance be renewed : ptr- 
 adueouire I will with you to the Court 
 
 f*&. 1 would you woold, Mafter f*afi>. 
 
 Sbd. Go-too i I haue fpoke at a word. Fare von 
 well. fcrw. 
 
 Ftlft. Fare you well , gentle Gentlemen. On It*. 
 dalfh. leadc the men away. As I retume, I will fetch off 
 thjrfc Jufbces 1 doe fee the bottome of lufljce Skai- 
 lasf. How fubie^t wee old men are to this rke of Ly- 
 ing? This fame ftaru'd luAice hath done rxwhing bat 
 prase ro me of the wildenefle of hit Youth, and the 
 Pirate* hee hath done about Turnball-ftreet, and etiery 
 third word a Lye, duer pay'd to the hearer, then the 
 Terke* Tribute. J do remember him er dementi Inne, 
 like a man made after Sapper, of a Cbeefe-panng. When 
 hee was naked, hee was, for all the world, like i forked 
 Radifh, with a Head fantafticaily caru'd vpon tt with a 
 Knife- Hee was fo forlome, that his Dimennons ( to 
 any thick e fight ) were tnuincible. Hee was the very 
 Gemut of Famine : hee came eoer in tl^ rere-ward of 
 the FafVuon : And now js this Vicej Dagger become a 
 Sqaire, and talkes as familiarly of John of Giant, aj if 
 Kce had berne fworne Brother to him : and He be (worn* 
 See neucr fw him but once in the Tik-yard,and then he 
 burfl hn Head, for crowding among the M at (Via I men. 
 I Taw it , and told lebn of Gaunt, hee beat his owne 
 Name, for you might bane trafs'd him end all his Ap- 
 parrell into an Eele-skinnc: the Cafe of a Treble Hoe- 
 boy was a Manfion for him : a Court : and now tmtt 
 hec Land.and Beeun. Well, 1 will be acquainted with 
 him, if I retume : and it (hall goe hard, but 1 will make 
 him a Philofophm two Stones torn*. If the yoong 
 Dace be a Bayt forthe old Pike . I fee no reafon.io the 
 Law of Nature, but I mayfrrapat him. Let time fbape, 
 and there an end. 
 
 ABus Quartus. 
 
 Enter the ^rcb4i}t>ep . UUetttrcy JfaStatgt , 
 , Celeutte. 
 
 'Bfi. What is this Forreft call'd > 
 
 Heft. Tis Gualtree Forrert, and t fhaJI plesfe your 
 Grace. 
 
 ^^>.Hereftnd(my Lords)and fend difcouerers forth, 
 To know the numbers of out Enemies. 
 
 /?*/? Wee 
 
The recond^djrtofKjin^Henrj tie Fourth. 
 
 .21 
 
 /fatf. We haue fcot fonhnheadte. 
 2tyA. Tis well done. 
 
 .y-Friends,and Brethren (in theft great Affaire*) 
 muft acquaint you.that 1 hone receiu'd 
 ew -dated Letters from N0rtbnmberlad: 
 heir cold intem.tenure.and fubftancc thm. 
 ere doth hee wifh his Perfon,with futh Powers 
 s might bold fortance with his Qualitie, 
 The which hee could not leuie t whereupon 
 ee is rttyr'd.to ripe his growing Fortunes, 
 o Scotland ; and concludes in hearti* prayers, 
 tiat y oct Attempts ma? ouer-Hue the hazard, 
 ndfrarefull meeting ot theirOppofite. 
 Xfv. Thus do the hopes w haue in him.touch ground, 
 n4 dafli chemfciu to pieces. 
 
 Enter a Mcflenger. 
 
 Hifl. Now? what newcs? 
 
 Mf- Weft of this Forreft.fcarcefy off a mile, 
 n goodly forme, comes on the Enemie: 
 nd by the ground they hide, I iudge their number 
 ~pon.ornere,iheraieof thirtiethoufand. 
 
 Mov>. The tuft proportion that we gaue chctTtOUC 
 rtrs fway-on,and face them in the field. 
 
 ^/i.Whai well-appointed Leader fronts vs here ? 
 
 Mote. I thlnke it it my Lord of Wcftmeriand. 
 
 HtH. Health, and faire greeting from our Gcnerad, 
 'he Prince, Lord /6,and Duke ofLancafler. 
 
 *Bifl>. Say on (my Lord of Wcrtmcrland) in peace: 
 iVhar doth concerns your comming ? 
 
 *?#. Then (my Lord) 
 'mo your Grace doe! inchiefesddreffe 
 "hcfubftanceof my Speech. If thatftebellion 
 Came like it fe',fe,in bafc and abiec.1 Routs. 
 .cd on by bloodie Youth. guarded witli FUge, 
 Vnd cotfyitenanc'd by Boycs.and B*ggerie : 
 
 fay.if damn A Commotion fo appeare, 
 n his true.natiuc and moft proper fhape, 
 f oo (Reuercnd Father.and thefe Noble Lord*) 
 [ad not beene hcrc,to dreflc the ougly forme 
 >f bafe.and bloodie Infurreclion, 
 With your faire Honors. You.Lord Arch-bifhop, 
 Whofe Sea i bya Cjuill Peace mamtain'd, 
 Whofe Beard.theSilcet Hand of Peace hath touch'd, 
 /Vhofc Lrarning^rtd good Lettcrs.Peace hath tutor 'd, 
 Vhofe white I nueftmems figure Innocence, 
 :he Douc.and very blcfTed Spirit of Peace. 
 Vherefore doe you foill tranfUie yourfelfe, 
 Ouc of the Speech of Peace.that bearcs fuch grace, 
 nto the hat fh and boyftrous Tongue of Warre ? 
 rum\ngyourBookestoGniucs,yoof Inketo Blood, 
 r'ourPcnrws to Launces.and yoyr Tongue diu'nc 
 To * lowd Trumpet ,and a Point of Warre. 
 
 Bift. Wherefore dot I ihit ? fo the Queftion flands. 
 Br'xfely to thU end : Wee att all difcas'd, 
 ftnd with our furfetting,and wanton howres, 
 ^auc brought our feiues into a burning Feuer, 
 And w rnuft bleede for it .- of which Difeaf, 
 Our Ue Kino /'cAr4(being 'infered>dy d. 
 Soi (my moU Noble Lord of WeOmeiland) 
 f tske not on me here at aPhyfician, 
 Moi doet.as angnemie toPcace, 
 
 Troope in tne Throngs of M"iJiran e men 
 
 But rather fhew a while like fearefull Warre. 
 
 Todyet ranke Mindes.fickeof hsppinetfe. 
 
 And purge th'obftruAions, which b*gm to flop 
 
 Our very Veine*of Life : hesrc me more p4ainely. 
 
 1 haueincquallballance mftly weieh'd. 
 
 What wrongs our Arms may do, what wrnngi we fuft'er, 
 
 And finde ourGriefes heauicr ihtn ourOffences. 
 
 Wee fre which way the ftretm* of Time doth rannt, 
 
 Andareenforc'd from our moftcjuiet there, 
 
 By the rough Torrent of Occ*ron. 
 
 And hauc the fummarie of art] oor Gtiefes 
 
 ( V/Kcn time (hall ferue) to fhew in Articles ( 
 
 Which long ere trw, wee orferd to the King, 
 
 And mightTby no 5>uit,gayne oar Audience : 
 
 When wee are wrong'd,and would rnfoid out Ghefet, 
 
 We- arc deny 'd icceffe vnio his Perfon, 
 
 Fuenby thofe men, that mofi haue done vs wrong. 
 
 Th dangers of the dayes but newly gone, 
 
 Whofe memotie is wruien on the Earth 
 
 With et<3ppearing blood; and thcexAmplei 
 
 Of euery Minutes inftance(preferK now) 
 
 Hath put vs in thefc ill-befecmng Armtj : 
 
 Not to breake Peace,or any Branch of it, 
 
 But to eflablifh here a Peace mdeede, 
 
 Concurring both ;n Name nd Qualitie. 
 
 iVtft. When eucr yet was your Appcalc deny'd ? 
 Wherein hau you bcene galled by the King t 
 What Peerc hath beene foborn'd.io grate on you, 
 1 hat you fhould feale this la wlc(Te bloody Booke 
 Of forg'dRcbellion.withaSealediuinef 
 
 Bifi. My Brother gcnerafi,tht Common-wealth, 
 I make my Quarrel!, in particular. 
 
 Weft. There ii no ncede of any fuch redrefTe : 
 Qr if there were,it not belongs to you. 
 
 Mow. Why not tx> him in pert, and tovs all, 
 That fe'e the bruizes of the day before, 
 And fuffer the Condition of thcfe Times 
 To lay a heauie and vnequall Hand vpon out Honors ? 
 
 Ife/f. O my good Lord fJWrrvtr^jr, 
 Conftrue the Times to their NecefTitics. 
 And you fhall fay (indeede) it is the Time, 
 And not the King, that doth you tmur its. 
 Yet for your part.it not appcares to me. 
 Either from the King.or in the prefent Time. 
 That you fhould hauc an ynch of any ground 
 To build a Gncfcon : were you not reftor'd 
 To all the Duke of Norfolk?'* Seignories 
 Your Nobk.and right well-reniembred Fathm ? 
 
 Move. What thing.m Honor ,had my Father loft, 
 That need to be reuiu'd.and brwth'd in me ? 
 The King that lou'd him.as the State flood rhen, 
 Was for c'd, perforce compel I'd to banifh him : 
 And then, that Henry Bxtimgbrotkc and hee 
 Being mounted, and both ro wfrd in their Seates, 
 Their neighing Courfers daring of the Spurre, 
 Their armed Scaues in eharge.theirBeauersdowrc, 
 Their eyes of hre.fparkling through fights of Steclc, 
 And the Icnvci Trumpet blowing them together : 
 Theo.then. when. the waj nothing could haue ftay'd 
 My F athrr from the Breaftof r BnV^trool(t ; 
 O.when the King did throw his Warder downe, 
 (His ownc Life hung vpon the Staffe hee threw) 
 Then threwhee downt himfelfe,snJ all their 
 That by Indictment ,and by dint of Sword, 
 H aue lincc mif-canyed vn 
 
 JLi 
 
 Wfi You 
 
p ^ The fecond Tart ofK i^g Henry the Fourth. 
 
 ou fpeak(Lord MWr4j)now you know not what. 
 The Earl of Hereford wa reputed then 
 In England the rooft f aliant Gentleman. 
 Who knowes,on whom Fortune would then hauc Cmil'd? 
 But if your Faihei had beene Vifior there, 
 Hrc nc're had borne it out of Couentry. 
 For all the Countrey.to a general! voyce, 
 Cry'd hate vpon him : and all their pry ers.and lone, 
 Were f* t on /Ar/ir^whom they doted on, 
 And blefi'd^n d gric'd.md did more then the King. 
 But this it metre digtcffion from my purpofe. 
 Here come I from our Princely Generall. 
 To know your Griefeijto tell you.from hit Grace, 
 That hee wilt giue you Audience : and wherein 
 It fhall ppeare,that your demands are iutr, 
 You (hall enioy them.euery thing fet off, 
 That might fo much at ihinke you Enemies. 
 
 Mw. But hee hath forc*d vs to compell this Offer, 
 And it proceedcs from Pollicy,not Loue. 
 
 This Offrr comet from Mercy, not from Feare. 
 For ioe, within a Ken our Army lyes, 
 Vpon mine Hen or, ail too confident 
 To giue admittance to a thought of feare. 
 Our Batuile if more full of Names then yours, 
 Our Men more perfed in the vfeof Arm, 
 Our Armor all as ftrong,our Caufe the bed} 
 Then Reafon will.our hearts Otould be as good. 
 Say you not then, our Offer it eompell'd. 
 
 M*. Wcll,by my will,wee (hall admit no Parley. 
 
 trefl. That argues but the (hameof your offence: 
 A rotten Cafe abides no handling. 
 
 H*ft. Hath the Prince Ithn a full CamaufliQn, 
 In very ample venue of his Father, 
 To heart, and absolutely to determine 
 Of what Conditions wee (hail ftand vpon? 
 
 well. That is intended in the Generals Name t 
 I rnufe you make fo flight a Quoftion. 
 jyfc Then take(my Lord of Weftmtland)this Schedule, 
 For this containes our gcnerallGrieuances: 
 Eich feuerall Article herein redrefs'd, 
 AU members of our Cau fe.both here.and hence, 
 That are infinewed to this Aftico, 
 Acquitted by a true fubftantiall forme, 
 And ptefent execution of our wills, 
 To^s.and to our purpofes confin'd, 
 Wcc come within our a wfull Banks again*, 
 And knit our Powers to the Arme of Peace. 
 
 "y?.This will I fliew the Generail. Pieafe you Lords, 
 In fight of both our Battailes,wee may meet c 
 At either end in peace : which Heauen fo frame, 
 Or to the place of difference call the Sword*, 
 Which mult decide it. 
 
 2i/V My Lord,wee win doe fo. 
 
 Art.There is a thing withih my Bofome tellt me, 
 That no Conditions of our Peace can (land. 
 
 Han. Feare you not.thst if wee can make our Peace 
 Vpon fuch large termes,and fo abfolutc, 
 As our Conditions (hall confiftvpon, 
 Our Peace (hall fland as firm? as Roc kie Mounxaines. 
 
 UWw. T,but our valuation (hall b fuch, 
 That euery Ili ght,nd falfe-detiued Csufe, 
 Yea,cocry idle,nice,and wanton Rezfoo, 
 Shall.to the King^afte of this Action : 
 That were our Roy all faiths,MnyTS in Loue, 
 Wee fhall be winnowed with fo rough a winde, 
 
 That euen out Come fhall Create as light as CharTe, 
 And good from bad finde no partition. 
 
 fl/p. "No.no (my Lord) note this: the King is wearie 
 Of daintie.and fuch picking Grieuan&es : 
 For hee hath found,to end one doubt by Death, 
 Reuiues two greater In the Hetres of Life. 
 And therefore will hee wipe his Tables clone, 
 And keepe no Tell-tale to his Memorie, 
 That may repeat,and Hifloric his lofle, 
 To new remembrance. For full well hee knows, 
 Hee cannot fo preciCely weede this t and, 
 As his mif-doubts prefent occafion : 
 His foes are fo en-rooted with his friends, 
 That plucking to vnfixe an Eaemi e, 
 Hee dothvnfaften fo.and (hake a friend. 
 So that this Land,like an ofi'enfiue wife, 
 That hath enrag'd bin on, to offer ftrokej, 
 As he it ftriking, holds his Infant vp, 
 And hangs refolu'd Correction in the Arme, 
 That wayvprear'd to execution. 
 
 KV?. Befides.theKfnghath wafted all hisRod;, 
 On late Orfenders,that he now doth lacks 
 The very loftrutnents of Chsfticement : 
 So that his power, like to a Fanglefle Lion 
 May offer ,but not hold. 
 
 Tlifl>. Tis very true : 
 
 And therefore be aflVd (my good Lot d Vajfhal) 
 If vie do now make our attonement well, 
 Our Peace,will (like a broken Ltmbe rnited) 
 Grow (rronger,for the breaking. 
 
 Mm. Beiifo: 
 Heere is rerum'd my Lord of WefttnerBnd. 
 
 Vef .The Prince is here at handipleafeth yonr Lordlliip 
 To meet his Grace, tuft diftaras 'tween* our Armies? 
 
 Afom. Your Grace of Yotke, in heauea's name then 
 forward. 
 
 'Si/k. Eefor e,and grew his Grace(my Lord)we 
 
 Enter Prince Itbii. 
 
 /fco.You art wd encountredhcre(m 
 Good day toyou,gent!e Lord Archbifhop, 
 And fo to you Lord */?j/^ndco all 
 My Lord of Yotke, it better fhw'd with you. 
 When that yourllocke (affemblcd by the Bell) 
 Encircled you, toheare withreucreace 
 Your expofkion on the holy Text, 
 Then now to fee you heere an Iron man 
 Cheating a rowt of Rebels with your Drumnte, 
 Turning the Word, to Sword; and Life to deal h : 
 That man that fits within a Monarches heart, 
 And ripens in the Sunne.fhine of his faaor, 
 Would hee abufc the Countenance of the King, 
 Alack,whtMifchiefe* might hee fet abroach, 
 In (hadow of fuch Greatncfle? With you^ord Biftof 
 It is euen fo. Who hath not heard it fpoken. 
 How deepe you were within the Bookes of Heauen ? 
 To vt,the Speaker in his Ptiament ; 
 To vtjth'imagine Voyce of Heauen it felfei 
 The very Opener ,and Intelligencer, 
 Bet weene the Grace.the Sanctities of Heauen; 
 And our dull workings. O,who fhall beleeue, 
 But you nnf-vfe the reuerence of your Place, 
 Employ the Counrennce,and Grace of Heauen, 
 As a faifeFauorite doth his PrincesNamr, 
 In dcedci dif-honorable f You hauc taken vp 
 
TbefecondTart o/J^in^ Henry the Fourth. 
 
 Vnd the counterfeited Zeale of Heauen. 
 The Sublets of Heauens Subftitutt, my Father, 
 Andboth againfl the Peace of Heauen. and him. 
 Haue here vp -(warmed them . 
 
 (&. GoodmyLordofLancafler, 
 I am not here againd youi Father Peace : 
 But (a I told my Lord of Weftmerland) 
 The Time (mtC-oider'd^ doih in common fene 
 Crowd vs,and crufh vs,to this monftrous Forme, 
 To hold our fifetie vrv I fcnt your Grace 
 The parcels, and particulars of our Gricfe, 
 The which bath been with fcorne (hou'd from the Court: 
 Whereon thii HjJr*-Sotmc of Warre is boroe, 
 Whole dangerous eyes may well be charm'd afleepe, 
 Widi graunt of our moft iuft and right defues ; 
 And trucObedicnce.of thUMadnefle curd, 
 Stoope tamely to the toot of Maiefiie. 
 
 v. If not.wee retdie are to trye our fortunes, 
 Tothelaftman. 
 
 Haft. And though wee here fall downe, 
 Wee haue Supplyes, to fecond our Attempt : 
 If they mif-carry .theirs fruii fecond them. 
 And fo.fuc ccfle of Mifchiefe (hill be borne, 
 And Heirc from Hciie (hall hold this Quarrel! vp, 
 Whiles England (hall haue generation, 
 
 fob". You are coo (hallow (Haftm^) 
 Much too (hallow, 
 To found the bouome of the after-Time?. 
 
 Weft. PleaiethyourGrace.toaniwere them direflly, 
 How farre- forth you doe like their Articles* 
 
 hbn. I like them a!l,and doe allow chem well : 
 And fweate herc.by the honor of my blood, 
 My Fathers purpoies haue beene miftooke, 
 And (ome, about him,haue too lauiOily 
 
 rted his meaning, and Authohtie. 
 My Lord.ihefc Gnefcs (hall be with fpeed redrefl : 
 Vpon my Life.they (hall If this may pleafe you, 
 Discharge your Powers vnco ihcir (euerall Counties, 
 As wee will ourt : and here,betweene the Armies, 
 Let's drink* together friendly, and embrace. 
 That all ihm eytt may beare thofe Tokens home, 
 Of our rcftored Loue.and Amitie. 
 
 Bijh. 1 take your Princely wocd.for thefe redreffet. 
 
 hbn. I giuc it you, and will maintaine my word i 
 Aid thereupon I dnnke vnto your Grace. 
 
 Haft. Goe Capcsine.and deliocc to the Armie 
 This newes of Peace : let them haue pay t aad part i 
 F know,it will well pleafe them. 
 HighthecCaptaine xtt. 
 
 'Bif\>. To youjny Noble Lord of Weftmetlana. 
 
 irfl. I pledge your Grace: 
 And if you knew what paioes I haue btftow'd, 
 To breede (his piefent Peace, 
 You would drinke freely : but my loue to ye, 
 Shall (hew it felfe mote openly hereafter- 
 
 Bijr I doe not Uoubt you. 
 Wtft. I am glad of it. 
 Hcaith to my Lcrd.and gentle Coufm <JMowkr<rj. 
 
 Mm. You wi(h me health in very happy fcalbn, 
 Fo< 1 am,on the fodaine/ooieihing ill. 
 
 "B'fl> Againft ill Chances, men ate eucr merry, 
 But Knauiticffe fore-runnmhe good euent. 
 
 tftfl. Therefore be merry(Coox.e)fince fodaine forrow 
 Seruet co (ay thus, fome good thing comes to morrow. 
 
 Bfi. Bcleeue me,I am patTmg light in t'pitit. 
 
 Me*. So much the woife.if your owne Rule be true. 
 
 The word of Peace it render d ; hearke how 
 they fhowc 
 
 M<n>. This had been chejrefu/l.after Viaot j e . 
 
 Bill. A Peace is of the nature of a Conqueft : 
 For then both parties nobly' ate fubdu'd, 
 And neither panic loofer. 
 
 lok. Goe (my Lord) 
 And let our Army be difcliarged eoo : 
 And good my Lord(fdpleafe you)leco<ir Traines 
 March by v*,ihat wee mty prrufe the men S.*\t. 
 
 Wee fhould haue coap'd wiihall. 
 
 Eft. Goe,good Lord Hafl^tt 
 And ere they be difmuVd,let ihm march by. (fit. 
 I AH. 1 truft(Lords)wte (hall lye to night together. 
 
 Eater ffffl mt-r t and . 
 Now Coufm, wherefore ftands our Army dill > 
 
 Weft The Leaders hiuing charge from you to fland, 
 Will not goe off.Tntili they heare you fpeake. 
 
 lohn. They know their duties. f nter ffa/liagi. 
 
 Htft. Our Armyisdi'fpers'd: 
 
 Like youthfull Stetres.vnyoak'd, they tookeiheircourfe 
 Ejfl.Weft,North.Souih:ot!ikeiSchoolc,brokevp, 
 Each hurryet towards hit homr,>nd fporting place* 
 
 Wfft. Good ddings(my Lord MV?mf</orthe which, 
 1 doe arreft theefTriyior) of high Trfon : 
 And you Lord Arch-bi(hop, and you Lord M<mbraj t 
 Of Capitall Tteafon.l atta.ch you both. 
 
 Mav. Is this proceeding mft.and honorable ?. 
 
 tftft. Is your AfTcmblyfo? 
 
 "Sifb. Will you thus brcake your faith ? 
 
 Ichn. I pavvn'd ihc^none : 
 I promis'd you redrefTc of thefe fame Grieuaiices 
 Whereof you did complaine; which.by mine Honor, 
 1 wilt pf rforme, with a nioU ChriOian care. 
 But for you (Rebels^ looke to tafte the due 
 Meet for Rebellion, and fuch Aclsat yours. 
 Moft fhallowly did you thefe Aimes commence. 
 Fondly brought here, and foolifhty feni hence. 
 Snkc vp our Drummes.purfue ?he fcatier d ftrsy, 
 Hcauen.and not wcc.hauc fafcly fought to day. 
 some guard thefe Traitors to the Block of Death, 
 Titafons true Bed, and yeeldet vp of breath. txtant. 
 Eater Ftiftaffc *d Cotttttle. 
 
 falft What's your Name,Sit? of whit CooJmon ate 
 you ? and of what place,! pray ? 
 
 CoL 1 amaKiiight.Sir : 
 And my Name is CfUemlt of the Dale. 
 
 Falit. Well then. C*Ufite is your Name, a Knight is 
 your Degree, and your Place, the Dile. CakeHt (hall 
 ftill be your Name.aTraytor your Degrrc.and the Dun 
 geon your Placc.a place deepe enough : Co (hall you be 
 ftil! CMfctffeofthcDfJc. 
 
 Col. ArenotyouS.r/.A"^/?^!' 
 
 Ftlfl. Asgoodannanathclir, whoerelam . doeyee 
 y^clde fir.or ftall I fweate lor you ? if I do fweate, they 
 are ihe drops of thy Louers, an<1 ihey weep for thy death, 
 therefore rowie.vp Fears ind Trembling, and do obfer- 
 uancetomy mercy 
 
 f /. 1 thinke you ate Sir lobn fi/lfe,&. in that thought 
 yerld me. 
 
 Fa/. 1 haue a whole Schoole of tongues in this belly ol 
 mine, and not a Tongue ofihcm all, fpeakes amc other 
 woid but my name: and I hd but a belly of any indiffc- 
 tenrit, I were (imply the inoft icliue fellow in Europe 
 my wombe.my *ombe,my wotnbcvndoei mcc Hecr 
 coiDci our Generall. 
 
 "" 
 
ThefecondTart o/K^ig Henry the Fourth 
 
 Falfl. 1 would you had but the wit ; twtrc better 
 then your Dukedomt. Good faith, iSit fame young Co- 
 bet-blooded Boy doth not loue me , nor i rrtn c?nnot 
 make him laugh : but that's no maruaile, hee drinkf s no 
 Wine. Therc'i neuer iny of thefe demur* Boyes come 
 toanyproofc: for thinnc Drinke doth lo oner-coole 
 iheit blood, and making many Fifh-Me!, that they 
 fall into a kindc of Male Greene-lickneffe : and then, 
 when they mrry.thcy get Wenches. They are generally 
 Foo)ei,and Cowards j which fome of fhould be too. 
 but for inflamation. A good Sherrij-Sack hath a two- 
 fold operation in it : it afcends me into the Brjinc.dryei 
 me there all the foolifh, and doll, and cruddic Vapours, 
 which cnuiron it ; makes it apprthenfiue,quicke, forge- 
 tine, full of ntmble.fierie,and deleftable fliapes ; which 
 deliuer'd o're to the Voyce, the Tongue, which is the 
 Birth, becomes excellent Wit. Thefccond propertleof 
 your excellent Sherris, is, the warming of the Blood J 
 which before (cold,aod fetled) left the Liuer white.and 
 
 Sale; which is the Badge of Pufillanimitie, and Cowir- 
 ize : but the Sherris warmes it, and makes it courfe 
 from the inwards, to the parts extremes : it Utuminatcth 
 the Face, which (as a Beacon) glues warning to all tht 
 reft of this little Kingdomc (Man) to Arme : and then 
 the VitaU Commoners.snd in-landptrtic Spirits, mufta 
 me all to their Captaioe, the Heart ; who great, and pufVr 
 vp with his Retinue,dot h any Deed of Courage- and thi; 
 Valour comes of Shmis. So, that skill in rhe Weapon 
 isnothing,witboutSack (fbrtht fets it a-worke:) and 
 Learning, metre Hootd of Gold, kepi by a Deuill, til 
 Sack commences it, and fets it in ad, and vfe. Hereol 
 comes it , that Prince Harry is valiant: for the cold blood 
 hee did naturally inherite of his Father, hee huh, !ik< 
 leane, fiirrill, and bare Land, manured, husbanded, and 
 tyll'd, with excellent endeauour of drinking good, and 
 good ftore of fertile Sherris.that hee is become very hot, 
 and valiant. If I had a thoufandScnncj.thefirft Principle 
 I would teach them, fhould be to forfweare thirme Puta- 
 tion$,3nd to addict themfelues to Sack. Enter Kardalpb 
 
 Enitr fnuct Itta^td^t 
 
 /A*. The heat it pafl.follow no farther now : 
 Call in the Powerf.good Coufin JTrftmr/W. 
 Now FJ5r/<. whtrc hauc you bcene all (hit while ? 
 Wheneoery thing is ended. then you come. 
 Thefe tardic Tiicks of youri will (on toy life) 
 One time, or other.breake fomrGaltowes back. 
 
 F*tft. 1 would betfforry (my Lord) but it (hould bee 
 thus : I ncuft knew y, but tebuke and cherke wa j the 
 reward of V >lour. Doe you thinke me a Swallow, an Ar- 
 row, or a Bullet ? Haue 1, in my poortand olde Motion- 
 the expedition of Thought > I haue fpeeded hither with 
 the very extreme^ ynch of poffibilitie. J hauefowndrec 1 
 nine fcoreand odde Poftes : and hetre ( trauelUtamted 
 as I am) haue.in my pure and immaculate Valour, taken 
 Sir Joke Cflkuilt of the DaJo, a mo ft furious Knight,and 
 (ilor ou* Enemie : But what of that t net fsw m<*. an* 
 reeldcd .- that 1 may iuftly fay with the hcoke-nos'd 
 cllow of Rome, I came,faw,and ouer-came. 
 
 John. It was more of his Courtdie, then your defer- 
 uing. 
 
 Fal/t I know not : lieerc hee is, and heere 1 yeeld 
 dim . and 1 befeech your Grace, let it be book'd, whh 
 the reft of this dayesdeedes ; or 1 fwearc, I will hane it 
 in a particular BalUd.with mine owne Picture on the top 
 of it (CiBtiult kilfing my foot:) To the which courfe, if 
 1 be cnforc'd, if y ou do not all Ihew like gilt two-pence* 
 tome; and l.inthccleareSkir of Fame, o're-fhine you 
 95 much as the Full Moone doth the Cynders of the Ele- 
 ment (which fhew like Pinoes. heads to her) brlecue no 
 i he Word of the Noble: therefore let roee haue right, 
 and let defert mount. 
 
 I oh". Thine's too hcauie to mount. 
 Falf. Letitfhinethen. 
 M. Thine'i too thick to (Vtine. 
 F->l,t Let it doe fomet h ing(my good Lord)thi may 
 doe me good , and call it what you w 
 John. InhfNMMC 
 Col. fits (my Lord.) 
 Ichn. A famous Rebe 
 Folft. And a famous true Subirct tooke him 
 Col. I am (my Lord) but as my Betters are, 
 That led me hither . had they beene tul'd by me, 
 You fhould hauc wonnc them dearer then you haue. 
 
 folft. I know not how they fold themfelues, but thou 
 likeakindefeUow.gau'ftthyfelfeawayi and 1 thanke 
 thec, for thee. 
 
 Enter fVeflmcrttnd. 
 /*&. Haue you left purfuit? 
 fftji. Retreat is made.and JExecuuon ftay'd. 
 M*. Send ^rfMEr.witlihtiConfBdemes, 
 To Yotkc.to prefent Execution. 
 A/wfl/.leade him hence^nd fee you guard him fure. 
 
 Erit ifith Celleuilf. 
 
 And noivdifpatch we toward the Court (my Lords) 
 I hearethe King,myFsther,i (ore (icke. 
 Our Newet (Kail goe before vs.to hit Maicttie, 
 Whicii(Coufin)y(Xj (liiJl bearc, to comfort him; 
 And wee with fobet fpeede will follow you. 
 
 F*IJl My Lord, I brfcech you,giue me leaue to goe 
 through Glonreftcrlhire: and whn you come to Court, 
 Q*nd tiy good Lord/pray .in your good report. 
 
 lAv Trejo\)vte\\ t F*Ul*ff,-: I ,in my condition, 
 Shall bene fpeakeof you.ihen you deferue. C-rir. 
 
 "JKard.. The Annie is difcharged all, and gene. 
 
 Ftlfl. Let them goe: He through Glouceftctfiiire, 
 and there will I vif.t Matter Rottrt Shall, Efquire : I 
 haue him alreadie tempering betweene my finger and my 
 thombe,and fhordy will I (eale with him. Come away. 
 
 Scena Secunda. 
 
 Enitr 
 
 King. Now Lords,if Heauen doth giueiucceflefuJI end 
 To chit Debate chjtbleedrthii ourdoores. 
 Wee will our Youth lead on to higher Fields, 
 And dw do Swords.but wht are fanaify'd. 
 Our Nauic is addrefled.out Power collefted, 
 Our Subftitutes.in abfence.weU inuefted, 
 And euery thing lyes Uuell to out wiOi ; 
 Ouely wee want a little petfonsll Strength: 
 And paw.'e vs,iill thefe Rebels.now a-foot, 
 Come vndemeath the yoake of Gouernment. 
 
 ifjr. Both which we doubt oot.bui your MaJeftie 
 SruU foonc enioy, 
 
 Key H*m- 
 
TkefecondTart of K^ng Henry the Fourth. 9 ; 
 
 Humphrey (my Sonne ot Gloueefter) where a 
 he Prince.yonr Brother ? 
 
 Glo. I think* hee** gone to hunt (my Lord)at Wind- 
 or. 
 
 King. And how accompanied ? 
 
 Glo. I doe not know (my Lord.) 
 
 King. Is not his Brother, Thomas of Clarence, with 
 
 Glo. No (my good Lord) hee is in prefence heere. 
 Clar. What would my Lord.and Father ? 
 Kmg. Nothing but well to thee, Themat of Clarence, 
 [ow chance thou art not with the Prince,thy Brother? 
 lee loues thee,artd thou do'ft neglect him(7?wn<*j.) 
 hou haft a better place in his Afte&ion, 
 hen all thy Brothers : cherifh it (my Boy) 
 jid Noble Offices thou may'ft effeft 
 >f Mediation (after I am dead) 
 ietw<^nehtsGreatnefle,and thy other Brethren, 
 Therefore omit himnot : blunt not his Lone, 
 Torloofe the good aduantage of hisGrace 
 y feeming cok!,or carelefie of his will, 
 or hee is gracious,if hee be obferti'd t 
 lee hath aTeare for Pitie.and a Hand 
 )pert (asDay)formeltjngCharitie: 
 c. nmw.'ithftanding,being incens'd.hee's Flint, 
 s humorous as Winter, and as faddcn, 
 vi Flawes congealed in the Spring of day. 
 
 2 temper therefore oiuftbe well obferu'd : 
 Chide him for faults.and doe it reuerently, 
 Vhen you pcrceiue his blood encltn'd to mirth: 
 iut being moodie.giue him Line.and fcope, 
 II that his pafTions (like a Whale on ground) 
 Confound themfelues with working Learne this Thomas, 
 And thou (halt prouea fheherto thy friends, 
 Koope of Go!d,tobinde thy Brothers in: 
 Thst the vnited Veflell of their Blood 
 Mingled with Venome of Suggcftion, 
 A* fcrce,perforce,the Age will powrc it in) 
 Shall neucr leake.though ic doe workc as ftrong 
 A* Aconiiumjx rath Gun-powder. 
 
 ("lor, I fhall obferue him withaJl care,and loue. 
 King. Why an thou not at Windfor with him (The- 
 
 n 
 
 Cigr Hee is not there 10 day i hee dines in Lon. 
 don. 
 
 And how accompanyed ? Canft thou tell 
 
 Ki'itr. 
 that? 
 
 With Point*. , and other his cominuall fol- 
 
 Moft fubieA is the fatteft Soyle to Weedes : 
 And hee (the Nobte Image of my Youth) 
 !s ouer-fpr ead with them : therefore my griefe 
 Stretchei it felfc beyond the howre of death, 
 fhe blood weepes from my heart.whett I doe (hape 
 in formes irrwginarie) th'vnguidcd Dayes, 
 And rotten Times,that you fhall looke vpon, 
 When 1 am deeping with my Anceftors. 
 For when his head-ftrong Riot hath no Curbe, 
 When Rage and hot-Blood are his Cbunfailors, 
 When Meanes and lauilh Manners meete together ; 
 Oh.with what Wings fhall his AfTeftions flye 
 Towards ft onting Perill,and oppos'd Decay ? 
 
 fftr. My gracious Lord.you iooke beyond him quite : 
 The Prince but ftudies his Companions, 
 Like ailrange Tongue : wherein,to game the Language, 
 Tis needt'ull.that themoft immodeft word 
 
 doth leaue herCorribi 
 
 Be look'd vpon, and learn d: which onc 
 Your HighnefTe knowes.corn&s to no farther vfe," 
 But to be knowne.and hated. So, like grofl"e tcrrnes. 
 The Prince wi!l,in the perfecVieffe of timr. 
 Caft offhi* followers : and their ircmorie 
 Shall as aPatterne,or a Meafurejiue, 
 By which his Grace muft mete the hues of otherj. 
 Turning paft-euills to aduantages. 
 ifwf.Tis fcldome, when the Bee < 
 In the dead Carrion, 
 
 Enter Wtflmerltvt. 
 Who's heere ? ifejlmerland f 
 
 Weft. Health to my Soueraigne.and new hsppineffe 
 Added to (hat,that 1 am todeliuer. 
 Prince Mw.your Sonne.rfoth kifl'e your Graces Hand : 
 l^fowbraj t the Kfhop^Scroopf^aJimft^nd aU 
 Are brought to the Correction of your Law. 
 There is not now a Rebels Sword vnfheath'd, 
 But Peace puts forth her Oliue euery where . 
 The manner how this AcTion hath beene borne, 
 Here (at more leyfure) may your Highnefle reade, 
 'Vith euery courfe.'m his particular. 
 
 King. O Ifeflraerland ,i hou art a Summer Bjrd, 
 Which cuer in the haunch of Winter fjngs 
 The lifting vp of day 
 
 Enter Harcourt. 
 Looke, heere's more newts. 
 
 Hare. From Enemi,Heauer>keepeyourMaieftie: 
 And when they ftand againfl you,may they faJl, 
 As thofe that 1 am come to tel! you of. 
 The Ew\e Northumberland, and the Lord JBa-elalft, 
 With a [.rear Power of Engh{h,and of Scots, 
 Are by theSherife of Yorkefhire ouerthrowne; 
 The manner,and true order of the fight, 
 This Packet (pleafe it you) containes at large. 
 
 King. And wherefore fhould thefe good newes 
 Makemt'ficke? 
 
 VViM Fortune neuer come with both hands full, 
 But write herf3ire words ftill in foultft Letters ? 
 Shee eyther giues a Stomack, and nopoode, 
 (Such ate the poore,in health) or elfea Feaft, 
 And takes away the Stomack (fuch are the Rich, 
 That haue aboundance,and enioy it not.) 
 I (hould reioyce now,at this happy newes. 
 And now my Sight fay les.snd my Braine is giddie. 
 Ome.comeneere me, now I am much ill 
 
 Cle Comfort your MaisfUe. 
 
 Clet. Oh.my Royall Father. 
 
 Weji. MySoueraigne Lord,cheare vp your felfejooke 
 vp. 
 
 war. Bepatient(Princes)youdoeknow,thofeRts 
 Are with his Highnefle very ordinarie. 
 Stand from him, giuehimayre : 
 Hee'leflraightbewell. 
 
 Clar, No.no^hee cannot long hold out: thefe psngs, 
 Th'inceflant care.and labour of his Minde, 
 Hath wrought the Mure.that (riould confine it in. 
 So thinne.that Life lookes through,and will breake out. 
 I Gla. The people feane me : for they doe obferuc 
 | Vnfather'd Heires.and loathly Births of Nature : 
 j The Seafons change their rmnners,as the Yeere 
 Had found fome Moneths afleepe.and leap'H them ouer. 
 
 Cf .The Riuerhath thrice Bow'd.no ebbe betweene 
 And the old folke (Times doting Chronicles) 
 Say it did fo,a little time before 
 That our great Grand-fire Edward ficVd.and dy'de. 
 
 gg 4 * Speak 
 
94. The fecorutTart of {(ing Henry the Fourth. 
 
 unrj. Why did you leaue me here looe(my Lords?) 
 
 CU. We left the Pnnce(my Brother)here(my Liege) 
 Who vndertooke to fit and watch by you. 
 
 K*g . The Prince of Wale* ? where u hee ? lei mec 
 fee him. 
 
 War. 1 hit doore it open,hee it gone ihii way. 
 
 Git. Hee came not through the Chamber where wee 
 ftayd. 
 
 K,ng. Where ii the Crowne ? whorooke it from my 
 Pillow? 
 
 War. When wee with-dtcw (my Liege,) wee left it 
 
 w*. Spoke lower (Pnnce*; for the Kmg rtco- 
 Mrs, 
 
 Gla. Thu Apoplexiev/iil (certatne)behuend. 
 
 X"i- I P r *y y "fc* rne vp,nd bctic me hence 
 Into tome other Chamber . foftly 'j" jy. 
 Lei there be no noyfe mdc(my gentle friend*) 
 Vnleflefome doll and fiuourable hand 
 Will whifprr Muficke to my weirie Spirit. 
 
 *fr. C*H for iKe Muficke in the othei Roome. 
 
 Kmg. Set me the Cf owne fpon my Pillow here. 
 
 Cl*r. Hit eye ii hollow,and hee changes much. 
 
 tVtr. ieffe noy 'c, lefle noyfe. 
 
 *rtr Princr Himrj. 
 
 f Ht*. Who fw the, Duke of Clarence? 
 
 Ct*r \ mh*re (Brother )full of heautncflc. 
 
 P.Htn. Hownow? Raine within doorcs, and none 
 abroad? How doili the King? 
 
 CU. Exceeding ill. 
 
 P.tftn. Heard hcc the good newes yet? 
 Tell u him. 
 
 Cft Hee iltei'd miich.vpon the hearing ic. 
 
 P.Hm. If hcebefickewithloy, 
 Hee le recouet without Phvficke, 
 
 ffjr. Not I'o much noyfe f my Lor Js) 
 Weet Prince fptikc lowe. 
 The Kmg your Father, u difpos'd to (leepe. 
 
 Cltr Let vj with- draw inro the other Roome. 
 
 war VVil't pleafc your Grace to goc along with v$ ? 
 
 P. Htn. No: 1 will (it.and wrch here,by the King. 
 Why doih the Crowne lye there.vpon hi Pillow* 
 Rcmg fotroublefome a Bed. fellow ? 
 Opollifti'd Perturbation! GoldenCate! 
 Thai keep 'ft the Port* of Slumber open wide, 
 To many * wiwhrtill Night : flcepc with it now, 
 Yet not 10 found, and hallc fo deepely fweete, 
 Ai hec whofr Brow (with hfttncly Bigger, bound) 
 Soorejoutthe Watch of Night. O Mieftie ! 
 Whf r rhou do ft pinch thy Bearft,thou do'ft fit 
 Like * rich Armor. wot rvc in heit of day, 
 Thji fcaM'ftwithfafetie : by htsGatei of breath, 
 Thete lye a dowlney feather which ftirrei not ; 
 DiH hee fufpire.ihat light nd weightleltedowlnc 
 Petforce mnftmooe. My gracious Lord,my Father, 
 Th*i flecpc is found indcede : this i a (leepe, 
 That from Om Golden RigoHhathdiuocc d 
 So mny Englifh Kings. Thy due.from me, 
 IiTetre(,.tnd heawieSorrowrs of the Blood, 
 Which Nature, f.oue,iidfilill icndcrnefTe, 
 ShJI (Odeare Father) pay ihee plenteoufly. 
 due ,from thre.it this Impeiiall Crowne, 
 Wliich(s unmediite from thy PUce and Blood) 
 Dcriueiu fclfetome. Loe.heete it fns, 
 Which Hesoen (VuU gnard : 
 
 And put the worlds whole ftrengthtntooneg/aot Annr, 
 It hll not force this I ioeill Honor from me. 
 "niu.ffom thee.will I io mine lejue, 
 As'tljUtttomc. fr*. 
 
 <'Ur Doth ihe King call ? 
 
 w*r What would your MaieHie ? how fare* /our 
 
 Gmt? 
 
 King. The Prince hath ta'ne it hence : 
 Gocfeekehimout. 
 Is hee fo haftte.that hee doth fuppofe 
 My fleepe.my death ? Finde htm(my Lord of Warwick) 
 Chide him hither : this pan of bn conioyncs 
 With my difeafe.aad helputoendme. 
 See Sonnes.what thmg you re i 
 How quickly Nature falli inco reiiolt, 
 When Gold becomes her Obied' 
 Fct this.the foohfh oocr-carcfull Fathers 
 Haue broke their (1cep wrth thoughu, 
 Theit braines with care.their bones with induftry. 
 For this, they haue tngroiTed and py I'd vp 
 The canker 'd he apes of ft range- ate hieoed Gold: 
 Fot this, they haue becne thoughtful], to irtueft 
 Their Sonncs with Arti.andMartiall Exercifej: 
 When, like the Bee, culling from euery flower 
 The vertuous Sweetes.oor Thighes pa<kt with Wax, 
 Our Mouihes with Honey, wee bnng it to the Hiue ; 
 And like the Bees,are munhet ed for our pajnes. 
 Thu bitter t afte yeelds hit cngroffenaem*, 
 To the ending Father 
 
 Now,where is hee, that will not ftay Co long, 
 Till his Friend Sickneffc hath rfetermm'd me' 
 
 Wtff. My Lord,! found the Prince in the next Room*, 
 Wafhmg with kindly Teares hij gentle Chcekcj, 
 Withfucha deepe derneanure.in grest fofrow, 
 That Tyranny, which neuer quarh but blood, 
 Would(by beholding him)hiue wafh'd his Knife 
 With gentle eye-drop*. Hee is comming hither. 
 
 Xw.But wherefore did hee take away the Crowne ? 
 
 nt*r Print* Henry. 
 
 Loe, where hee comes. Come hither to me(rYrrf.) 
 Depart the Chamber, leaue vs heerc alone. xit. 
 
 P Htn. I neuer thought to heareyou fpeake againe. 
 
 King. Thy wifh was Father(Hn7;to that thought: 
 I flay 100 long by thee, i wearie thee. 
 Do'ft ihou fo hunger for my emptie Chayre, 
 That thou wilt necdes irwer> thee with mine Honors* 
 Before thy howre be ripe ? O fooliftt Youth ! 
 Thou feek-AtheGreamelTe. that will oucr.whelme the. 
 Stay but a little : for my Cloud of Dignitie 
 I s held from falling. with fo weake a winde, 
 That u will quickly drop : my Day is dimme. 
 Thou haft ftolne th*t,which aitr fame few howrei 
 Were rhine,without offence : and at my death 
 Thou haft feal'dvp my expectation, 
 Thy Life did mapifeft.thou lou'dtl me not, ' 
 And thou wilt haue me dye 3lTur*d of it. 
 Thou hid'A a thouland Dagger? in thy thoughts, 
 Which thou hall whetted on rhy flonie heart, 
 To ftab u haife an howte of my Lire. 
 Wrut?canfl thou not forbeare me halfe an howre? 
 
 Then 
 
Tkefecond'Part o/Kjng Henry the Fourth. 
 
 hen get thee gone, and diggc my graue thy felfe, 
 
 nd bid the merry Belj ring to thy esra 
 "hat thoo art Crowned, not that \ am dead 
 ,et all the T cares, that fcould bedew my Hearfe 
 le drops of Balme, to fan&fie thy head : 
 >nely compound me with forgotten duff. 
 liuc ttwr, which gaue thee lite, vnto the Worrnes : 
 Muckc downe my Officers, breake my Decrees ; 
 ! or now a rime is come, to roocke at Forme. 
 4enry thefift .s Crown'd : Vp Vanity, 
 >owne Royall Stare : All you fagc Couofailorj.hence : 
 Vnd to the Englifh Couti.afierable now 
 "rom eu'ry Region, Apes of Idlenefie. 
 iow neighbor-Confin,purge you of your Scum : 
 laueyon aRuftiantrut fwil! fwca re? drinke? dance/ 
 Uucll the night? Rob/ Murder? and commit 
 'he oldeft fmncs, the ne weft kinde ofwayes ? 
 le happy, he will trouble you no mere: 
 ngiand, fhall double gill'd, his trebblc guilr. 
 Ingland, fhall giue him Office, Honor, Wight j 
 ; ot the Fift Harry, from curb'd Licenfeplucket 
 "bennJtzIeofRefrraincj and the wildeDogge 
 hall flefh his tooth in euery Innocent. 
 JmypoorcKingdome^cke/withciuillblowiea) 
 When that my Care could not wsth-hoM thy Ry ott, 
 What wilt thou do, when Ryot is thy Care ? 
 O, thou wilt be a Wildernefle againe, 
 pled with Woluei (ihy old Inhabitants. 
 frintt. O pardon we (my Liege) 
 Sot for my Te ares, 
 [he moft Impediments vnto my Speech, 
 
 had foie-ftall'dthis deere.anddeepe Rebuke, 
 ;re you (with greefe) had (poke, and I had heard 
 The courfe of it fo farre. Thereis your Crowne, 
 And he thv weares the Crowne immortally, 
 Long guard it yours. Iflafre&itmore. 
 Then a your Honour, and as your Renovme, 
 _ct me no more from this Obedience rife, 
 Which my mofl true, and in ward duteous Spirit 
 Teachethtbis ptoftrate, and rxceriout bending, 
 rtcauen witnefle with me, when I heere came in. 
 And found no courfc of breath within your MaiefUc, 
 rJow cold it (Irooke my heart. If I do faine, 
 
 let me, in my prefent wildencfle, dye. 
 
 And neuer 1 iue, to fhew th'incredulou: Wotldi 
 The Noble change that I haue purpofed, 
 Commtngto boke on you. thinking you dead. 
 (And dead almoft(my Liege)to thtnke you were) 
 
 1 fpakc vnto the Crowne (* haoing fenfe) 
 
 And thus vpbraided it. The Care on thcc depending. 
 
 Hath fed vpon the body of my Father, 
 
 Therefore, thou beft ot Gold, m wotft of GoW. 
 
 Other, leffe fint in Charradt, it more precious, 
 
 Prcfejuing life.in Med'cine potable s 
 
 But thou, moft Fine, moft Hoaour'd.moft Renown'd, 
 
 HifteatetheBearetvp. 
 
 Thus (my RoyaU Liege) 
 
 Accufing it, I put it on my Head, 
 
 To try with it (as with an Enemie, 
 
 That had beforemy face murdred my Father) 
 
 The Quatrell of a true Inheritor. 
 
 But if it did infeft my blood wuh loy. 
 
 Or fwell roy Thoughts, to any ftraine of Pridc 
 
 If any Rebel), ot vainefpihtofmine, 
 
 Did, with the leaft Affe&ionof a Welcomt t 
 
 Giue entertainment to the might of it, 
 
 Let heauen, for euer, keep* it from my head, 
 And make me, as the pooreft VafTaile it. 
 That doth with awe, and terror kneele to it. 
 
 King. OmySonne! 
 
 leauen put it In thy mmde to take it hence, 
 That thoo might'rt ioyne the more, thy Fathers loue. 
 ? leading fo wifely, in excufeof it. 
 Come hither Horrte i fit thou by my bedde, 
 And heare (I thinke, the very lateft CounfrJl 
 Phat euer I fhall breath ; Heauen k no wti,m y Sonne) 
 )y what by -paihes, and indirefl crook'd.ways 
 ^met this Crowne : and 1 my felfekoow well 
 low troublefome it fate vpon my head. 
 To thee, it fhall defcend with better Quiet. 
 Setter Opinion, better Confirmation 
 For all the foyle of the Atchieuernent goes 
 With me, into the Earth. )t feem'd in mce, 
 5ut as an Honour fnatch'd with boyft'rous hand. 
 And I had many Ruing, to vpbraide 
 Vly gaine of it, by the'u AfTiftancei, 
 Which dayly grew to Quarrell, and to Blood -J>.ed, 
 Wounding loppofcd Peace; 
 AllthefeboldFores, 
 1 hou feeft (with peril]) I haue anfwered t 
 For all my Reigne, hath beene but is Scene 
 Adting that argument. And now my death 
 Changes the Moode: For what !nme,waspurchas'd, 
 Falles vpon thce, in a more Fayre; fort. 
 So thou, the Garland wcar'rt facccfliuely. 
 Yet, though thou Atnd'ft more Cure, then I could do, 
 Thou art not firme enough, fince greefe J are grccne '. 
 And alt thy Friends, which thou muft make thy Friends 
 Haue but their ftings,and teeth.newly tak'nout. 
 By whofe fell working, I was firft aduanc'd, . 
 And by whcfe power, I well might lodge aFeire 
 To be agame difplac'd. Which to auoyd, 
 I cut them off: and had apurpofe now 
 To leade out many to the Holy Landj 
 Leaft reft, and lying ftill. might make them look* 
 Too neere vnto my State. 
 Therefore (my H<irrv) 
 Be it thy courfe to bufte giddy Mindei 
 With Forraigne (Quarrels -.that Action hence botneou 
 May wafte the memory of the former dayes. 
 More would I, but my Lungj are wafted fo, 
 That ftrength of Speech is vtterly deni'de mee. 
 Hfw I came by the Crowne, O heauen forgiue t 
 And grant it may,wtth thec.tn true peace liuc. 
 
 TrtHte. My gracious Liege : 
 You wonne it, wore it kept it,gaue it me. 
 Then plaine and tight muft my poflXTion be \ 
 Which I.with more, then with a Common prte, 
 'Gainft all the World, will rightfully maintains 
 
 King Looke.lookc. 
 Heere comes my /(m of Laneaficr: 
 
 I,h* Health, Peace, and HappineiTe, 
 To my Royall Father. 
 
 King. Thou bring'ft me happioeffe tnd Peart 
 
 (Sonne lohn : 
 
 But health (Uckf) wi:h youthfull wing isfWru 
 From this bare, wither-<i Trunke. Vpon thy fie^i 
 My worldly bufineffc makes a period. 
 
9 6 TheficondTart of K^n^ Henry the Fourth. 
 
 itmyLotdofWatwUkef 
 
 jWn. My Lord ofWarwieke. 
 
 Xmf. Doth any name particular .belong 
 Voto ehe Lodging.whcre 1 Fnft did fwoon d ? 
 
 War. Til CU d lervfaltm, my Noble Loid. 
 
 /fwf . Laud be to hrauen : 
 Euen i here my 1 1 fe muft end . 
 K hath brene prophefi'de to me many yeares, 
 I (hould not dye, but in l<r*f*Um : 
 Wh.ch (vainly) 1 luppoi'd .he Holy-Land. 
 Bu bere me to that Chamber, there iJe lye : 
 In that Itnfdtm, fhaU Harry dye. Exeunt. 
 
 jfitusQuintus. SccenaTrima. 
 
 , Faljla$<i,Bardolfe, 
 
 . By CockeandPye.you fhall not away tonight. 
 What T>y,\ fay. 
 
 f ul. You muft excufe me, M.Rokrt SbaUcw. 
 Sbd I will not excufe you :you (hall not be excufcd. 
 Excuies fhall not be admitted : there is no excufe Qiall 
 
 : youlhall notbeexou'd. 
 Why 0<iu,t 
 Dtitu. Hf ere fir. 
 
 SbfJ. Duty, &u>i . Dauy,\ei me fee (Day} Jet me fee : 
 Wi*m Cooke, b id him come hithet. Sit /oA,you fhal 
 ot be c.xcus'd. 
 
 Daj. Marry fir, thus: thofe Precepts cannot bee 
 eru'd . and againe fu, fhall we fowe the head-land with 
 Wheat e : 
 
 With red Wheate Dat^. But for Wiflww Cook: 
 jr thte no youg Pigeons? 
 
 Yes Sir. 
 
 ^re Is now ihe Smithes note,for Shooing, 
 And Plough.lrons. 
 
 Ska/. Let itbecaft > andpayde:Sic/e>A,you fhall 
 not be excus'd. 
 
 Sir,anewltnke to the Bucket muftneedes bee 
 tad: And Sir. doe you meane to ftoppe any of Wittiami 
 Wages .about the Sacke he loft the other day,st tiir.fkltj 
 Fayre ? 
 
 Sbal. He fhall anfwer it : 
 
 Some Pigeons D*HJ> a couple of fhort-legg'd Hennes : a 
 iynt of Muttotvand any pretty little tine Kickfiiawes, 
 tell wAiem Cooke. 
 
 Daiy . Doth the man of Warn .flay all night fir ? 
 Sbil Yes D<tuf : 
 
 [will vfe him we II. A Friend TthCourc, isbettet ihena 
 ennvinpurf. Vfe his men well r Dauy t ioi they are ar- 
 rant Knaucs. and will backe-bite. 
 
 T)axy No worfethenthey are bitten, (u : For they 
 >aue rnariiellout fowle linnen. 
 
 . Well concated 'Dt.nj . aboui thy BufmcfTe, 
 
 D*uj. 1 beftechyoufu, 
 
 Ho counimance tfiMiamViftr of Woncot, againft Ck- 
 Perils ofthe hill. 
 
 il. Ther*arcmny Complaints Daiy, againft that 
 '. that Uifor is an arrant Kcaue, on my know- 
 ledge. 
 
 D**j. I rgraunt your WorOiip.ihat he is iknauSir:) 
 But yet hcoucn forbid Sir,but a Knsu- (hould haue fome 
 Countenance, t his Friends requeft. An honeft man fir. 
 is able to fpeakefor himfelfe, when a Knaueis not.I hau 
 feru'd your Worlhippe tcuely fir, thefe eight y cares: and 
 if I cannot once or twice in a Quarter bearc out a knaue, 
 agamft an honeft man, I hsue but a very litle credite with 
 jour Worrtiippe. The Knaue is mine honeR Friend Sir. 
 therefore I befeech youi Wotfhip, ! him bee Countc- 
 nanc'd. 
 
 Sb*l Go too, 
 
 J fay he {hall naue no wrong : Looke about Awy. 
 Where are you Sir /obnl Come, off with your Boots. 
 Glut me your hand M. "Sardoift. 
 
 Bard. lamgladtofeeyourWorfhip. 
 
 Skal. lihankethee, with all my heart, kinde Matter 
 "Ssrdolf* -. and welcome my tall Fellow ; 
 Come Sir lohn. 
 
 Falflaffe. lie follow you, good Matter Rotert Sha&w. 
 'Bvdalft, looke to our Horflej . If 1 were faw'de into 
 Quanuties. I fhould make fourc dozen of fuch bearded 
 Hermites ftaues, as Mafter ShuUao. It is wondetfu!) 
 thing to fee the femblable Coherence ofhis mcns fpiiits, 
 and his : They, by obferuing of him.do beare themfelucs 
 like foolifh luftices : Hee, by conuerfmg with ihem, i 
 turn'dintoa luftice-like Seruingman. Their fpinuare 
 fo married in Coniunftion, with the participation of So-, 
 ciety, that they flocke together in confent, likcfo ma- 
 ny Wilde-Geefe. If I had a fuiteto Mayflet Sbafav, I 
 would humour his men, with the imputation of beeing 
 neere their Mayftcr. IftohisMen, I would curtie with 
 Maifter Shallav, that no man could better command his 
 Servants. It is certaine, that either wife bearing, or ig* 
 norant Carriage u caught, as men take difeafes, one of 
 another : therefore, let men take heede of their 'Compa- 
 nie. I will deuife matter enough out of this Shallow, to 
 keepe Prince Harry in continual! Laughter, the wearing 
 out of Axe Falhions (which is foure Tearmes)ot t wo Ac- 
 tions, and he (hall laugh with Intcrx!liaKj. O it is much 
 that a Lye (with a flight Oath) and a left (with a fadde 
 brow) will doe, with a Fellow, tht neuct had the Ache 
 in his fhoulders. O you fhall fee him laugh, till his Face 
 be like a wet Cloake, ill laid vp. 
 
 Sbd. Sit/obn. 
 
 Folft. 1 come Mafter Skallev, I come Mafta SkaUav. 
 
 Scena Secune/a. 
 
 Entrr tht EarteoffTanrickt, 44 ih* Lrd 
 CkitftJmftxt. 
 
 How now, my Lord Chiefe luftice, whe- 
 ther away i> 
 
 Ck&f. How doth the King ? 
 
 U'trv. Exceed ing well :hii Cares 
 Are now, all ended. 
 
 Ch.luft Ihope.notdead. 
 
 Vtortf. Hee'i walk'd the way ofNature, 
 And to our purpofes,he hues no more. 
 
 Cb.f-jJ I would his MaieOy had c all' d me with him, 
 The feruict, ihat I truly did his life. 
 Hath kfi me open to all iniurics. 
 
The fecond'Part ofKjng Henry the Fourth. p 7 
 
 /for. Indeed I thinke the yong King lones you not. 
 
 Ch.lufi. I know be doth not,and do arme my felfe 
 To welcome the condition of the Time. 
 Which cannot looke more hideoufly vpon me, 
 Then I haue drawne ic in my fantafie. 
 
 Enter John ofLancafter, Gbucelltr, 
 
 Wtr. Heere come the heauy I(Tue of dead Home: 
 O, that the liuing Harrie had the temper 
 Of him,the worn ofthefe three Gentlemen : 
 How many Nobles then, Should hold their places, 
 Thar muft ftrike faile. to Spirits of vilde fort? 
 
 fiijtift. Alas, I feare,all wiil be ouer-rurn'd. 
 
 Mm. Good morrow Cofin Warwick,good morrow* 
 
 Glatt. Cla. Good morrow, Cofin. 
 
 lohn. We meet, like men.that had forgot to fpeake. 
 
 War. We do remember : but our Argument 
 Is all too heauy, to admit much talk?. 
 
 Iot> Well: Peace be with him.that hath made vs heauy 
 
 Ch.Iu.ft. Peace be withvs,leaft we be heauier. 
 
 Clou.O, good my Lord,you haue loft a friend indeed: 
 And I dare iweare,you borrow not that face 
 Of feeming forrow, it is fure your owne. 
 
 lohn. Though no man be affur'd what grace to finde, 
 You fland in coldeft expectation. 
 I am che forrier, would twere otherwife. 
 
 Cla. Wel.you muft now fpeake Sir John Fafffaffe faire, 
 Which fwimtnes againft your ftreame ef Quality. 
 
 (TiJuft. Sweet Princes: what I did, I did in Honor, 
 Led by th'Imperiall Conduct of my Soule, 
 And neuer fhal! you fee, that I will beg ge 
 A ragged, an<i fore-ftsii'd Remiflton. 
 TfTtorh, and vpright Innocency fayle me, 
 lie to the King (my Mafter) that is dead, 
 And tell him, who hath fent me after him. 
 
 War. Heere comes the Prince, 
 
 Enter Prince Henric. 
 
 Ch./afl.Good morrow: and heauen faue your Maiefty 
 
 Prince. This new, and gorgeous Garment, Maiefty, 
 Sits not fo eafie on me, as you thinke. 
 Brothers, you mixe your Sadneffe with fome Feare : 
 This is the Englilh.not the Turkifh Court : 
 Not Arnurjh, an Anturah fueceeds, 
 But H*rry> Harr y Yet be fad ^ oo<1 Brodien) 
 For (to fpeake truth) it very well becomes you 
 Sorrow,fo Royally inyouappt'arei, 
 That I will deeply put the Fairiion on, 
 Andweareitinmyheart. Why then be fad, 
 But entertaine no more of it (good Brothers) 
 Then a ioynt burthen, laid vpon vs all. 
 Forme, by Heauen (1 bid you be affur'd) 
 He be yout Father, and your Brother too : 
 Let me but beare your Loue, lie beare your Caret ; 
 But weepe that Harriet dead,and fo will I. 
 But Hany liues, that (hall conuert thofe Teares 
 By number, into hourej of Happinefle. 
 
 /afm^f-c. We hope no other from yout Maiefty. 
 
 Prtn. You all looke ftrangely on me ; and youmoft, 
 You are (1 tbinke) aflur d,l loueyou not. 
 
 Ch.Iup. lamaiTur'd^ifl bemeafur'd rigluly'* 
 Your Maiefty hath 06 iuft cauf to hace mee. 
 
 /V.No?How might aPrince ofmy great hopes fotgft 
 Soerest Indignities you laid vpon me? 
 
 What? Rate? Rebuke? and roughly fend to Pnfon 
 Th'immediate Heireof England. 1 * Was this eafie ? 
 May this be wa/Vd in Lake, and forgotten ? 
 
 Ch.Iuft. I then did vie ihc Ptrfon of your Father . 
 The Image ofhis power, lay then in me, 
 And in ch'adminillration ofhis Law, 
 Whiles I was bufie for the Commonwealth, 
 Your Highncffe pleafed to forget my place, 
 The Maiefty, and power of Law.and luftjce, 
 The Image of tht King, whom I prefented, 
 And rtrooke me in my very Seate of Judgement 
 Whereon (as an Offender to your Father) 
 I gaue bold way to my Authority, 
 And did coirsmityou. If the deed were ill, 
 Be you contented, wearing now theGarland, 
 To haue a Sonne, fet your Decrees at naught ? 
 To plucke downe lufiicefromyour awefull Bench 
 To trip the (Tourfe of Law.and blunt the Sword 
 That guards the peace, and fafety of your Perfor. ? 
 N*aymore, lofpurneaiyourmoftRoyall Image, . 
 And mockeyour workings.in a Second body ? 
 Queftion your Royal! Thoughts.make the cafe yours : 
 Be now the Father.and propofe a Sonne . 
 Heare your owne dignity fo muchprophan'd, 
 Ste your moft dreadfull Laws,fo loofely fiightedj 
 Behold your felfe,fo by a Sonne difdained: 
 And then imagine me.taking you part, 
 And in your power, foft filtncing your Sonne : 
 After this cold confiderance, fentence me ; 
 And,as you are a King/peike in your State, . 
 What I haue done, that misbecame my place, 
 My perfon, or my Lieges Soueraignus. 
 
 Pria. You are right Iuftke,and you weigh this well : 
 Therefore ftill beare die BalJance, and the Sword : 
 And 1 do wifh your Honors may encmfc, 
 Till you do Hue, to fee a Sonne of mine 
 Offend you, and obey you, as I did. 
 So fhall I Hue, to fpeakemy Fathers words : 
 Happy am I, that haue a man To bold, 
 That dares do luftice, on my proper Sonne ; 
 And no le(Te happy, hauing fuch a Sonne, 
 That would deliuer vp his Greamefle fo, 
 Into the hands of luftice. You did commit me : 
 For which, I do commit into your hand, 
 Th'vnflained Sword that you haue vs'd to bearc : 
 With this Remembrance; That you vfe the fame 
 With the like bold, tuft, and impartiall fpirit 
 As you hauedone'gainftme. There is my hand, 
 You ftiall be as a Father, to my Youth : 
 My voice (hall found, as you do prompt mine eare, 
 And I will ftoope, and humble >ny Intents, 
 To your well-pracVis'd, wife Directions 
 And Princes all, beleeue me, I befeech you i 
 My Father is gone wilde into bis Graue, 
 (For in his Tombe^lye my Affections) 
 And with his Spirits, fadly I furuiue, 
 To mocke the expectation of the World ; 
 To fruftrate Prophecies, and to race out 
 Rotten Opinion, who hath writ me downe 
 After my feeming. TheTide of Blood in roe, 
 Hath ptowdly fiow'd in Vanity, till now. 
 Now doth it turne, and ebb* backe to theSea, 
 Where it fhall mingle with the ftate ofTloodi, 
 And flow henceforth in formall Maiefty. 
 Now call we our High Court of Parliament, 
 And let vs choofe fuch Limbes of Noble Counfaile, 
 
 That 
 
p 8 ThefecondTtrt of^mg Henry the Fourth. 
 
 Thai the grt( Body of our Suit may go 
 
 In equal! ranke, with the befl gouern'd Nation, 
 
 Thai Warre, or Peace.or both at once may be 
 
 A thing* acquainted and familiar to vt, 
 
 In VthWh you (Facher) fhall bane formoft hand. 
 
 Our Coronation Jone , we will arcitc 
 
 (As 1 before rcrnembred)aJI out State, 
 
 Andheauen (coofignmg to cny good intent*) 
 
 No Prince, nor Peere, (hall haac iuft caufe to y, 
 
 HeiuenfhortenBrr*/ happy hfe.one day. Extml. 
 
 Scena Tertia. 
 
 , Shall**, Siltact, Sar&ft, 
 
 Sbal Nay, you fhall fee mine Orchard: where, IOMI 
 Arbor we will eate a laft yeares Pippin of my owne grsf- 
 fig. with a difh of Crrawayes,an<3 fo forth (Come Co- 
 fin 5i/f/,and then to bet). 
 
 Iti. You haue heere.a goodly dwelhng.and a rich. 
 
 Sk*l, Barren, barren.barren ; Beggers all.beggers all 
 Sir/Ww: Marry .good yrc. Spread 'D^y.fpiead Dome : 
 Well fa.d A 
 
 Jalft. Thii Dtuie fehievyoo for good vfes. he i your 
 Seniingman.tnd your Husband. 
 
 SW. A good Vr!ec,a good Vle< ,a very good Var- 
 let,Sir/4>: 1 haue drunke too much Sacke at Supper. A 
 goodVarlct. Now fit downc, now fiidowne . Come.' 
 Cofin. 
 
 SU. Ah fjrr(cnioth-a) w fhall doe nothing but eate, 
 andmjkr goodcheere, andptaife hcauen for the merrie 
 yeere when flfhucheape,ndFemales deetc,andluftie 
 La'U tome heere.and thete ; fo merrily, and euer among 
 fo merrily . 
 
 fal. There's merry heart, goodM.J./rwc*. lie giue 
 you i health for thii anon. 
 
 Skd. Good M "SfTdt!fe. feme wine, D0*it. 
 
 "Da. Sweet fir, fit: lie be with you anon : mort fwecte 
 fir.fu. ManerPage.goodM.Page, fit: Preface. What 
 you want in meau,wee'lhaue in drinke: but you beare, 
 the leatt*> all 
 
 Shd. Br merry M B*rJ*tft, and my little Souldiour 
 there.be merty. 
 
 SU. Be merry, be mrrry,my wife ha's all. 
 For women are Shtewei, both fhort.and tall ; 
 T is merry in Hall, when Bordj wagge all ; 
 And welcome merry Shi ouetide Be merry .be merry. 
 
 /4/. I did not thinke lA.Siltnet had bin a man of this 
 Mettle. 
 
 W, Who I.' I haue beene meny twice and oner, ere 
 now. 
 
 Doff. There is a difh of Le.ther-coats for you. 
 
 D*. Your WotfKip ; Hebe with you ftraight. A cup 
 ofWlne,f,r> 
 
 * 5/. A Cap of Wine,ihai'i briskc and fine, & drinke 
 n* the Leman miner and t metry hrarc !iue& long-a. 
 JF-/. Weil CM.lf.SUtvf. 
 
 SiL Ifvft>allbemrrv.nowcomiin ihe fweete of 
 fooitru. 
 
 fit JteJ(h,n<l1ongl,fero 
 
 Sil. fill the Cuppe, and let it come, lie pledge you a 
 miletothebottome. 
 
 Shd. Honeft E*rJelfe,vitl<oa><i . Ifthouwanr;ft toy 
 thing.and wilt not cal^befrrew thy heart. Welcome my 
 little tyne tbecfe,and welcome indeed too : He drinke to 
 M.'3-<i>//> ) andtojll the Cauileroes about London. 
 
 Du. 1 hope to fee London.once ere I die, 
 
 B*r. Ifl might fee you thete,ws. 
 
 Sb*t. You'l cracke quart together/' Ha, will you oot 
 
 Vtr. YefSir,inponlepot. 
 
 5W. rthankethee:theknaut will ftickebythre, I 
 can allure thee that He will not out , he u true bied. 
 
 2*-. AndJleftickebyhim,nr. 
 
 Sb/.Wbjl there fpoke a King;lack nothing, bemerry. 
 Looke.who's at dooretheie.ho : who knocket? 
 
 fal Why now you haue done mt right. 
 
 SU. Do nwrigh^and dub m Knight, Svaingo. h't 
 
 Fal. Tiifo. 
 
 5rf.l'( fo? Why then fay an old man can do fomwhai. 
 2>. IfitpleafeyoorWorfhippe, there's one 
 come from the Court with newn. 
 
 /4/. Ff om the Court? Let him come in. 
 
 Enter 
 HowncwPifloll? 
 
 Ptft. Sir Ifhn , 'faue you fir. 
 
 Fa/. What winde blew you hither, Piftofl? 
 
 Pifl. Nottheill winde which blowei none to good, 
 fweet Knight : Thou ait now one of the greatefl men in 
 thcRealme. 
 
 SU. Indeed.Ithinkehebee, but- Goodman P*ft of 
 Baifon. 
 
 Ptfl. Puffe ? pufte in thy teeth.moft recreant Coward 
 bafe. Sir/A, I am thy Pi (loll, and thy Friend : heltet 
 ikehet haue I rode to thee. and tydings do I biing, tnd 
 loclieioye*, and go) den Times, and happie Newesof 
 price- 
 
 f*l. Ipretheenow dtliuei them, like a man of this 
 World. 
 
 Pift. A footra for the World.aod Wotldlingt bafe, 
 I fpeake of Affma.and Golden ioyei. 
 
 Fat. O bafe Aflyrian Knight, what ii thy newes ? 
 Let King Camtba know therruth thereof. 
 
 SU. And Robin-hood, Scarlet, and John. 
 
 Pifi. Shall dunghill Currrs confront the HtlUnai > 
 And fhall good newci be baffcl'd? 
 Then PiHoll lay thy head in Furies lappe. 
 
 SbaJ. Honefi Gentleman. 
 1 know not your breeding. 
 
 Pift. Why then Lmeni therefore. 
 
 SW. Giuemepardon.Sit. 
 
 If fir. you come with news from the Court. I take it .there 
 tsbut two wayet.eithei to vtterthcm, ot to cooceale 
 them. I am Sir, vnder the King, in fome Authority. 
 
 PijLyodn which King? 
 "Bntniaai, fpctke.or dye. 
 
 S4i/. Vnder King H*TJ. 
 
 Pift. 
 
 Eal. 
 
 Pifl . A footra for thine Office. 
 Sir loht, thy tetuler Lamb-kinne, now isKrng, 
 Htr,j the Fift's the man, 1 fpeake the truth. 
 Whn Pifioi) lyes,dothB,anrJfigge-me. like 
 The bragging Spaniard. 
 
The [econdTart o/Kjng Henry the Fourth. 
 
 99 
 
 fal. What.is the old King deadf 
 
 Pift. Asoalleindoorc. 
 The things I fpeake, are ioft. 
 
 Fat. Av.syA.ni./jf&.SadlemyHorfe, 
 Matter Robert Sb*Uow t cfaoofc what Office tbeo wilt 
 la the Land, 'tis chine. Ptfot, I will doable charge thec 
 With Dignities. 
 
 VanL Oioy full day: 
 I would not take a Knighthood for my Fortune. 
 
 Ptj}. What? 1 do bring good newes, 
 
 ful. Carrie Maftcr Silence to bed i M after Shallow, ray 
 Lord SkaSfftCfke what thou wilt.l am Fortunes Steward. 
 Get on thy Boots, wee 1 ride ell night. Oh fweet Pift oil : 
 &wvy Eardoif* : Come PiftotI, vtter more to mee : and 
 v ithsll (knife fomethine to do thy felfe good . Boot t , 
 b xste Matter Sballvw, I know the young King is fu k for 
 mee. Let vs take any mans Horfies s The Lawes of Eng- 
 land are at my command'ment. Happie are they, which 
 Static beene toy Facades : and woe vnso my Lord Chiefe 
 [uftice. 
 
 Pft. Let Vultures vil'de fcize on his Lungs alfo : 
 Where is the life that late I ied.fsy they? 
 Why heere it i$,wclcome thofe pleafam dayss. Exemt 
 
 Scena Quart A. 
 
 md'Bttdtti. 
 
 No, thou arrant Vnaue : I would I might dy. 
 that I ought haue thee hang'd : Thott haft drawne ray 
 (boulder out of ioynt. 
 
 Of. The Conftables haue deliuer'd her ouct toir.ee : 
 and fhee (ball rutoc Whipping cheere enough, 1 w ar ran: 
 her. There hath beene a man or two (.lately )kill'd about 
 her. 
 
 "Del. Nut-hooke, nut-booke, you Lye: Come on,IIe 
 tell thee what, thou damn'd Trpe-vif*g'd Rafcali, if the 
 Childe I now go witU, dornifcanie, thoo had'ftvbeuec 
 thouhad-ftftrooke thy Mother, thou PapeHW'd V,l- 
 laine. 
 
 Kefi. O that Sir Tfb were come, hee would make 
 this a bloody day to feme body. But I would the Fruite. 
 of her Wombemigbt mifcarry. 
 
 Officer. If it do, you (hall haue dozen of Cufhiont 
 againe, you haue butcleuen now. Come, I charge you 
 both go with roe : for the man is dead, that you end Pi- 
 ftoli beate am on g you . 
 
 T)t. lie tell thee vha: thou thin man in a Cenfor ; I 
 will haue you as foundly fwindg'd for this, youblew- 
 Eottel'd Rogue : you filthy farai(h'd Correihoner, ifyxu 
 be not fwing'd, lie fcrfweare ha'fe Kir ties. 
 
 Off. Come, come, you fhee-Knight-arrant, come, 
 
 fftjt. O, that right fhottld thus o recome might. Wcl 
 of ftfferance,comes esfe. 
 
 Dot. Come you Rogue, come : 
 Bring me to a luftice. 
 
 Haft. Yes, come you ftaro'd Blood-hound. 
 
 Del. Goodman death, goodman Bones. 
 
 Hoft. Thou Anatomy, thou. 
 
 tl. Come you thinne Thing* 
 Come you Rafcall. 
 
 Of. Very well. exema. 
 
 Scena Quinto. 
 
 \.Groo. More Rufhc$,more Ruihes. 
 i.Groo. The Trumpets haue founded twice. 
 \.Croa. It will be two of xheClcxkc, ere they come 
 from the Coronation. 
 
 Enter fatfltfft.SbaU*,, Ptfcll, -B*rMfe**d f.gt. 
 
 Stand hecre by nc , M. Rokrt SL>9,*,1 w. 
 make the King do you Grace. 1 will litre vpon him. at 
 be comes by : and do bur marke the countenance that hee 
 willgiueme. 
 
 Ptftot. Blcffe thy L ungs_good Knight. 
 
 Ftlft. Come heere P^W ( Hand behind me. O if! had 
 had time to haue made new I. merles, I would hauebc- 
 ftowed the thoufand pound I borrowed of yoo.But it is 
 no matter, this poore fhew doth better, this doth inferre 
 the zeale I had to fee him. 
 
 Sb*t. It doth fo. 
 
 ftljl. 1 1 (hewes my earr.eftaefle in affeflion. 
 
 fifi. Itdoihfo. 
 
 Pel. Mydeuotion. 
 
 Pift. It doth^ti doth.it doth. 
 
 Fat. As t were, to ride day and uight, 
 And DOC to deliberate, not to remember, 
 Not to haue patience to fhift mc.i 
 
 Sbol. It is moft certaine. 
 
 F*i But to (rand ftained with Trauailc, and fwcatmg 
 with defire to fee him, thinking of n oihing elfe, putting 
 all affayres in obliuion.ai if there wctc nothing elj to bee 
 done, but to fee him. 
 
 Ptjl. Tufeiaftridem. for ttftptt bwrnA^efl. Til all 
 tneueryparc 
 
 Shal. Tis fo indeed. 
 
 P#: My Knight,! will vmwme thy Noble L iuer. and 
 mnkcthce rage. Thy D/,and Helm of thy noble thoglus 
 is in bafe Durance, and contagious* prifon. :i Hall'd thi- 
 cker by mofi Mechanicall and durty hand. Rowze vppc 
 Rcuenge from Ebon den, wi thf ell Aledo's Snake, fof 
 Dti is in. Pi(rol,fpeakes nought but troth. 
 
 Fal. Iwiildeliuerher. 
 
 PiJM. There roar'd the Sea; and Trumpet Qaflgour 
 founds: 
 
 TbiTnunfeti fomd. Eater King ffemie tbe 
 * Ouefe 
 
 T*lft. Saue thy Grace.Kmg H-J, my Royall H<&. 
 
 T,fl. The heauens thee guarded keepe, moaroyall 
 ImpeofPame. 
 
 FW. 'Saue thee my fweet Boy. 
 
 K*g. My Lord Chiefe luftice, fpeake to that vaine 
 roan. 
 
 Cb.IaJt. Haue you your wits? 
 Know you what 'us you fpeake ? 
 
 fdp. My King, my lout ; 1 fpeake to thee, my heart. 
 
 K.i*g. I know thee not.oid man: Fall to thy Prayers i 
 How ill white haircs become a Foolc, and letter ? 
 
 I hfiiie 
 
i o o The fecond Tart off^ing Henry the Fourth. 
 
 I haue long dream d of fix h a kmdt ot man, 
 
 So lur ftfit-fwell'd, fo old, and fo propharw i 
 
 But bctnfc awake, 1 dodefpife my dreamt. 
 
 Mike leflTe tby body (hence) and more thy Grace. 
 
 Leaue gourroandizing ; Know the Grtoe doth gape 
 
 For thcc, thrice wider then for other men. 
 
 Reply not to me, with a Foole-bor ne left, 
 
 Prvlume oot, (hac 1 an> (he thing I was, 
 
 For heauen doth know (fo (hall the world percew*:) 
 
 That I haue turn'd away my former Sclfe, 
 
 So will I thofc that kept me Companie. 
 
 When tboo doft heare I am, as 1 haue bin, 
 
 Approach me, and chou fhali be as thou wa'* 
 
 The Tutor and the Feeder of my Riots . 
 
 Till then, I banifh thee.on pamc of death, 
 
 A* I haue done the reft of my Mifleadcrs. 
 
 Not to come neere our Peiion, by ten mile. 
 
 fat competence of life, I wiU allow you. 
 
 That lacitcofmeanes enforce you not to eoill : 
 
 And at we heare you do reforme your felues, 
 
 We will according to yoor ftrength.and qualities, 
 
 Giue you tduancemcm. Be it your charge (my Lord) 
 
 To fee per form' d the tenure of out word. Set on. 
 
 ExitKoig. 
 
 *i. Maftcr ShtHesrJ owe you s thoufand pound. 
 kAl. \ marry Sir lebv, winch I beeech you co let me 
 baue home with me. 
 
 F*/.That can hardly be,M.^ifi, do not you grieue 
 at this: I ftjall be fent for inprinacetohim : Looke^you, 
 he muft feeme thus to the world: feare not your aduance- 
 nxru : I will be the man yet,that (hail make vou gieai. 
 
 SW I cannot vell perceiac how, vnlcfleyou 
 giue meyour Doublet, and (ruffe me out withStraw. 
 befeeeh you, good Sir lokti, let mee haue 6ue hundred 
 my thoufand. 
 
 F-/. Sir J will be as good a* my woid. Thu that you 
 heard, was but a colour. 
 
 St>*S. A colour I feare.that you will dye, in Sir 
 
 F*l. Feare no colours, go with me to dioocr: 
 Come Lieutenant PtftoL, come "Birdalfe t 
 I Hull be fen t foKoone at nrghi 
 
 Take all his Company along with htm. 
 
 P<d. My Lord.my Lord. 
 
 CUuft. \ cannot oow fpeake, I will beare yon foone- 
 Take them away. 
 
 Pifl. Sifcrttoia me tonc*t^frtr f mt cmtemo. 
 
 Ex,t. Ufcawr LoK^tr *cd Chief. lu{hc* 
 
 lhn. I like this faire proceeding of the King* : 
 He hath intern his wonted Followers 
 Shall all be very well prouidedfor : 
 But all are bamfht.cili their connerfations 
 Appcare more wife,and modeft to the world. 
 
 Cb./M/l. And fo they art. 
 
 John. The King hath call'd hji Pailiarnew. 
 My Lord. 
 
 Cb.]*fi. He hath. 
 
 lohn. I will lay oddet.that ere thii yeere expire, 
 We beare our Ciuill Swords, and Natiue fire 
 As farre as France. I hcare a Bird fo fing, 
 Whofe Muficke (to roy chinkujg)plea$'d the Kog. 
 Comc.will you hence ? 
 
 FINIS. 
 
EPILOGVE. 
 
 /fl^ST, try Feare : then, my urtfte : laH, my Speech . 
 My Feare, is your Difyleafure : My [urtfie, my Dutie : 
 sfnd my speech, to Beggeyour 'Pardons, if you lookefor a 
 good tyeech no1t> t you ^ndoe me : For what I haue to fay, u 
 of mine owne making : and what (indeed) IJhould fay, TbiS 
 (I doubt) prooue mine owne marring. 'But to the Turpoje, 
 and Jo to the Venture- *Be it knotpne to you (a* it is 'very 
 "toeO)ltp<ts lately heere in tkeendof a difp leafing T lay, to pray your Patience 
 forit t andtopromifeyoua'Bftter: Ididmeane (indeede) topayyouTbithtbis, 
 Tbbich if (like an indenture) it come rvnluckily home, Ibreake ; andyou,mygen 
 tie O editor s loje. Heere Iprotnift you Iswld be, and heere I commit my Bodie 
 toy our Mercies : *&&. mi fame, and Iwflpayyoufomc, and(a* mojt' Debtors do) 
 fromifeyou infinitely. 
 
 If my Tongue cannot entreateyou to acquit me : TbiRyou command me to <vfe 
 WJ Legga * And yet that wert but light payment, to Dance out of your debt: 'But 
 a good onfcience 9 u>iflmake anypofsiblffotisfattion, andfo toiH I. AH the Gen" 
 Uewomen heere t haue forgiven me, if the Gentlemen "bill not jben the Gentlemen 
 do not ogrte with tlx Gentlevoen t which "toM neuerfeene before, tnfuch an 4f 
 fonbly. 
 
 One word more, 1 fa/etch you : if you be not too much cloid with Fat Miate t 
 our humble Author witt continue the Story (tith Sir lohn in it) and makf you, 
 mtrry^ithfaireKai&ierineof France: Inhere (for any thing I bio*) Fal- 
 ftaffc (hall dye ofafveat, >vnlejj~e already he be kiffd with your hard Opinions : 
 Far Old-Caffle dyed a Martyr, and this is not the man. My Tongue is Vearie, 
 vhen my Legs are too, I will bidyougood night; andfo kneele dovne before you : 
 'But (indeed) to fray for the Qtgene. 
 
THE 
 
 ACTORS 
 
 NAMES. 
 
 VMOVR the Prefcntor. 
 \Heary the Fourth. 
 
 ' ffearj^ afterwards Crowned King/tow tfie Fift. 
 Mnce&fa of Lancafter. 5 
 Hiunfhrej of C Joucefter. >Soons to ff*7 the Fourth,& brethren to Bemy 5. 
 Thonttu of Clarence. 5 
 
 Northumberland. 
 
 The Arch Byfhop of Yorke. 
 
 Mowbray. 
 
 HaHings. 
 
 LordBardolfc. 
 
 Trauers. 
 
 Monoo. 
 
 Coleuile. 
 
 Oppofiresagainft King/fr/w/f the 
 'Fourth. 
 
 Warwicke. 
 
 Weftmcrhnd. 
 
 Surrey. 
 
 Gowre. 
 
 Harccourt. 
 
 Lord Chide luftice. 
 
 .Ofthe Kings 
 Partie. 
 
 Poiotz. 
 
 FalftafFe. 
 
 Bardolphe. 
 
 PiftoJl. 
 
 Peto. 
 
 Page. 
 
 Irregular 
 Huoiori2s. 
 
 Shallow. 1 Both Country 
 
 Silence. J/uftices. 
 
 Dauie,Seruant toShaUow. 
 
 Phang^nd Snare, z.Serieants 
 
 Mouldic.^ 
 
 Shadow.^ 
 
 Wat. ^Country Soldiers 
 
 Feeble. ^ 
 
 Bullutf>. J 
 
 Drawers 
 Beadles. 
 Grooroes 
 
 Northumberiands Wife. 
 PercittWiddow. 
 Hoftefle Quickly. 
 DoUTeare-Aeete. 
 Epilogue. 
 
The Life of Henry the Fift. 
 
 Enter Prologue. 
 
 OFeraUMufe of fire, that r*old afcend 
 Thi brightefl Heutn of Inuentitn : 
 A KingdomefoT A Stage, Priitcci to A8 t 
 And tJMvtarchs to behold the fvett t ng Scent. 
 Tfan fco*ld the Wtrlikf Harry. like himfelft. 
 sjffume the Port of Mars, and at hit heiln 
 (Leajht ,n, like WW/)/W^ Famtne^ord^nd fire 
 Crouch for employment. "But far don , Gent let *tt . 
 Tbrjbt Vfirayfed Spirits, that hathdar'd, 
 On thtt vntrorthy Scaffold. I o bring forth 
 So great an ObieQ Can thu CV^- Pa hold 
 The vaftie fields of France * Or may vt crammt 
 Within thu Wtedden O, tht vrrj Ctukes 
 That did affright the Ajre *t Aginconn f 
 O pardon : face a crooked Figure *ty 
 Arteft in little plact a MiRiott, 
 And let vtfjfhrri I* thit great Attempt, 
 
 On jtur tmegmant Fa, .... ,. v . 
 
 Suppofe vahin the Girdle of theft Walli 
 
 Art noti ctnjind two mighht Monarchiet, 
 
 fVhofc high^p-reand^nd eibutttng Front t. 
 
 The periSoHi narrow Ocean parlt afuajer 
 
 fteece out o*r imperfeRimt tsith jour thought t : 
 
 Into a thoufanj parti dintdt one Man t 
 
 And make mtginarit Puiffance. 
 
 rhinke nhen we talke of H 'or ft i, that JOH fee than* 
 
 Printing thrtr prwd Huofes fth' rectuitng forth: 
 
 For 'tujaur thought j that now nmft deck, our King. 
 
 Carry them here and there : lumping are Tiraet ; 
 
 Turning ttiaccomplifbment of many yeerei 
 
 Into an Havre gUffe: far tht h,ch fuppfit, 
 
 Admit me Chorus to ibu ftiftotlt 
 
 If he Prolog ue - Jity, jour humble pal tenet ff<y, 
 
 Gentlj to heart, kindtj to tudge our Plaj. 
 
 Ex*. 
 
 Trimus. Scoena 
 
 Enter the tw Hi/htpr of Cantett&iy and Ely. 
 
 Bijb. Cant. 
 
 Lcid.lle tell you.thit felfc Bill is vrgM, 
 'hich in th'eleueth y ere of J laft Kings rei gn 
 Was like,and had indeed agatnft vs paft. 
 Bui that the fcambling and vnquiet time 
 Did pufh it cut of farther queftion. 
 'Bi/h. Ely. But how my Lord (hall we reftfl it now ? 
 ffiyfc.CW.JtmuRbe thought on-.if it palTeagainfttf, 
 We loofe the better hilfe of our Pofletfion : 
 for all the Temporal) Lands, which men deuout 
 By Teftament haue giuen to the Church, 
 Would they ftrip from vs ; being valu'd thus, 
 As much as would maintame,ta the Kings honor, 
 Full fifteene Eavlcs,and fifieene hundred Knights, 
 Six choufand and two hundred good Efqutres : 
 And to rf liefe of Laz.ars,and wcake age 
 Of indigent faint Soules.pjftcorporali toyle, 
 A hundred AJmej-houfes.right well fuppty'd: 
 And to the Coffers of the King befide, 
 A thouftnd pounds by th'ycere Thus runs the Bill. 
 'Bijh.Ely. This would drmke deepe. 
 'Bifh.Ctnt T would drinke the Cup and-aJI. 
 . But what preuention ? 
 
 S,fl, C^t. The King is full of grace, and fairc re. 
 gard. 
 
 Bifh Sly. And a true louer of the holy Church. 
 
 8ifh C 4;r.Thc courfes of his youth promis'd it not. 
 The breach no fooner left his Fathers body, 
 Bet that his wildnefTejRiortify'd in him, 
 Seem'd to dye too : yea,at that very moment, 
 Confideration like an Angell came. 
 And whipt t h'offending Adam out of him ; 
 Leauing his body as a Paradtfe, 
 T'inuelop and contains Celeftiall Spirits. 
 Neuer wa* fuch a fodaine Schalter made: 
 Neuer came Reformation in a Flood, 
 With fuch a heady currance fcowring faults : 
 Norneuer/y/^tf-headed W.lfulneffe 
 So foone did loofe his Seat ; and ail at once; 
 As in this King. 
 
 B>(b Et r . We are bleffcd in the Change. 
 
 Bifh.&T,; Hear e him but rtafon in Diuiailie ; 
 And all-admiring.with an inward wifh 
 You would defire the King were made a Prelate : 
 Heare him debate of Common-wealth Affaires; 
 You would fay.U hath been all in all his ftudy i 
 LiA his difcourfe of Warre; and you fhall hetre 
 A fctrefull Battaile rendred you in Mufique. 
 
 h Tome 
 

 Tie Life of Henry the Fift. 
 
 Tame him to any Caufe of Pollicy, 
 
 The Gordian Knot of it he will vnloofe, 
 
 Fimiliar at hit Cuter: ihac when he fpeakes, 
 
 The Ayre.tChartcr'd Libertine.is ftill, 
 
 AnI the mute Wonder lurkcth to men* cares, 
 
 To ftealc his fwctt and honycd Sentences: 
 
 So that the Art and Pra&ique part of Life, 
 
 Muft be the Miflrefleto tbiTheorique. 
 
 Which isa wonder how hisGrace fhould gleanc it, 
 
 Since his addition was to Courfcs vaine, 
 
 His Companies vnletter'd.rude^nd (hallow, 
 
 His Houres ftil'd vp with RyotsJJanquet reports ; 
 
 And neuer noted in htm any ftudie. 
 
 Any retyreroenr, any fequeftration, 
 
 From open Haunts and Popula'ritie. 
 
 B. Etj. The Strawberry gtowes vnderneath theNcule, 
 And holefome Berryes thriue and ripen beft, 
 Neighbour^ by Fruit of baftr qua! i tie : 
 And fo the Prince obfcor'd his Contemplation 
 Vndcr the Veyle of Wildnefle.which (no doubt) 
 Grew likethe Summer Grafle, fafteft by Night, 
 Vnfeene.yet creffiue in his facultic. 
 
 7?. C<mt. It muft be fo; forMiraclc: are ceafl : 
 And therefore we muft necdes admit the mcanci, 
 How things are perfected. 
 
 B.Elj. But my good Lord : 
 How now for mittigation of this Bill, 
 Vrg'd by the Commons ? doth his Maieflie 
 Incline to it,or no ? 
 
 B.C**t. He feemes indifferent : 
 Or rather f way ing more vpon our part. 
 Then cherifhing th'exhibiters sgainfi ?s; 
 For I hatte msde an offer to his Maieflie, 
 Vpon our Spiritual! Convocation, 
 And in regard of Caufes now in hand, 
 Which I haue opcn'd to his Grace at large, 
 As touchingf ranee, to giuea greater Summe, 
 Then euer at one time the Qergie yet 
 Did to hisPrccleceflbrs part withall. 
 
 B.ly. How did this offer fcemereceiu'd.my Lord? 
 
 S.Caat. With good acceptance of his Maieftie : 
 Sauethat there was not time enough to heare, 
 At I perceiu'd hisGrace would fame haue done, 
 The feueralis and vnhidden paffagrs 
 Of his true Titles to fomc certaine OuVedomes, 
 And genersiiy,to the Crowne and Seat of France, 
 Derio'd from <W.rns great Grandfather. 
 
 "B.Elj. What was th impediment that broke this off? 
 
 TS.CiKt. T'nepf ench Embaffador vpon that inftanc ' 
 Craa'd audience ; and the howrel thinkeis come, 
 To giae him hearing : Is it foure a Clock ? 
 
 3. //. It is, 
 
 3. C<**t. Then goe weio,to know hi$Embffie: 
 Which 1 could wit ha ready gueffe declare, 
 Before thcRcnchman fpeakc a word of it. 
 
 2?./r. lie wait vpon you.and I long to heare it. 
 
 Exeunt. 
 
 fnter tb*Ki*f t tivi*frej.'Sf4frd, Cfare* f e t 
 Warwick. WtttmertMd, and Exeter. 
 
 -Kig. Where tsmy gracious Lord of Canterbury .' 
 
 ffrter.^Joi here in prefence. 
 
 . Send for him.good Vnckle, 
 . Shall we call in th' AmbafTador.my Liege ? 
 . Not yet,myCou!)n: we would betefolu'd, 
 Before we heare him, of fome things of weight, 
 That uskc our chough j, concerning vi and Prance. 
 
 Enter tw'Bifl>tft. 
 "B.Cau.God and his AngcU guard your fccred Throne 
 And make you long become it. 
 
 King. Surewethankeyou. 
 My learned Lord, we pray you to proceed, 
 And iuftly and reltgiouQy vnfold, 
 Why the Law S<t%,that they haue in France, 
 Or fhould or fhould not barre vt in our Clayme j 
 And God forbid,nw deare and faithfull Lord, 
 That you fhculd fafnioa,wreA,or bow your reading, 
 Or nicely charge your vnderftanding Soule, 
 With opening Titles mifcreate, whofe right 
 Sutes not in natiue colours with the truth : 
 For God doth know,bow many now in health, 
 Shall drop their blood ,in approbation 
 Of what your reuerence fhall incite s to. 
 Therefore take heed how you impawne our Perfon, 
 How vou awake our fleeping Sword ofWarre; 
 We charge you in theName of God take heed : 
 For neuer two fuch Kingdomes did contend, 
 Without much fell of blood, whofe guilcIeiTe drops 
 Are euery one^i Woe. a fore Complaint, 
 'Gainft him, whofe wrongs giues edge vnto the Swords 
 That makes fuch wafte in briefe mortaiitie. 
 Vnder this Coniuration,fpeake my Lord : 
 For we will heare,note 3 ar.ci beleeue in heart, 
 That what you fpeake.is in your Confcicnce wafht, 
 As pure as fmne with Baptifme. 
 ^.^iir.Then heare me gracious Soueraign.& you Peer 
 That owe your fe!ues,your liues^and feruiccs, 
 To this Imperial' Throne. There is no faarre 
 To make againft your Highnefie Clayme co France, 
 But this which they produce from Pharatmnd, 
 In terrtm Salictm Mitlure] ntfucctdottl. 
 No Woman (rtall fucceed in Sol&$ Land : 
 Which &i//iJ,and t the French vniuftly gloie 
 To be the Realme of France, and Pbxr*mo*d 
 7 he founder of thi Law, and Female Barre. 
 Yet theirwne Authors faithfully aff.trrc, 
 That the Land Solikf is in Germanic, 
 Betweene theFlouds of Sala and of Floe : 
 Where Charles the Great hauing fubdu'd the Saxon j, 
 There left behind and fettled certaine French : 
 Who holding in difdaiue the German Women, 
 For fome difhoneft manners of their life, 
 Eftablifht then this Law ; to wit,NoT-emle 
 Should be Inheritrix mSttik* Land t 
 Which 54% (as I faid)'twixtlue and Saia, 
 Is at this day in German ie.call'd Meife*. 
 Then doth it well appare, the 5d//c^ Law 
 Ws j not deoifed" for the ReaJme of f ranee : 
 
 JJor did theFrench pofTefle the SaKkg Land, 
 Vntill foure hundred one and twentieyeeres 
 After defunftion of King Pb*rame*d, 
 
 Idly fuppos'd the founder of this Law, 
 
 Who died within the yeere of odr Redemption, 
 
 poure hundred twentie fist: and Cbsrlej the Great 
 Subdu'd the Saxons,and did feat the French 
 
 Beyond the Riuer Sala, in the yeere 
 
 Eight hundred fine. Befides.their Writers fay, 
 
 JKtng /ypfe.which dcpoff d CMderHf, 
 
 Did as HeireGensrall.being defcended 
 
 Of Elitktld, which was Daughter to King Clot hair,. 
 
 Make Clayme and Title to the Crowne of France. 
 
 Hugh Capet a)fo,wha vfurpt the Crowne 
 
The Life of Henry the Fift. 
 
 Of Cbarkt the Duke of Loraine, Cole Heire male 
 
 Of the croc Line and Stock of Cixtrfa the Great : 
 
 To find his Tide wuh fome flbewes or truth, 
 
 Though in pure truth it was corrupt sad naught, 
 
 Conuey'd himfelfc as th"Heire to th' Lady Litgtre, 
 
 Daughter to C6mriwM<w,who w ihe Sonnc 
 
 To icnv/TheEmperour.and Lewas the Sonne 
 
 Of Cbertts the Great: alfoKing Lrw?- he Tenih, 
 
 Who was fole Heire to the Vfurper Ctptt, 
 
 Could not kcepe quiet in his confcience, 
 
 Wearing the Crowneof France,'tiil famfied, 
 
 That fare Qaeeoc //2t*/,rjis Grandmother, 
 
 Was Lineal J of the Lady lrme*gtre t 
 
 Daughter to CharUt the forsfaid Dukfof I oraine : 
 
 By the which Marriage, the Lyneof Cbarlei the Great 
 
 Ws re-Tni:ed to the Crownc of France 
 
 So, that as cleare a is the Summer* Sonne, 
 
 ICiog Vcfins Title.eod Hugb expert Qayme. 
 
 K_uig Lc&ss hw fatisfa&ion, all oppeare 
 
 To hold in Right and Tide of the Female ; 
 
 So doe ibe Kings of France voto this day. 
 
 Howbeitjthey would hold vp this Saliquc Law, 
 
 To barre your Highnefle claymiog from the Female, 
 
 And ruhcr thufs to bide them in a Nrt, 
 
 Then amply to imbarre their crooked Titles, 
 
 Vfurpt from you and your Progenitors. 
 
 atg.May I with right and coufaencc make this claim ? 
 
 tfb.Cant. The fiooe vpon my head.drcad Soucraigne : 
 For ia the Booke of Numbtri is it writ, 
 When die raaa dyes, let the Inheritance 
 Ddccnd vnco the Daughter. Gracious Lord, 
 Stand for your bwrie.vn wind your bloody Flagge, 
 Locke back into your mightie Anccft on : 
 Goeroy dread Lord, to your great GrandfircsTombr, 
 From wbooi you chyme; inuokchis Warlike Spirit, 
 Aod your Great Vnckles,<W-</ the Blck Prince, 
 Who on the French ground play'd a Tragr die, 
 Making defeat on the fell Power of France : 
 Whiles his mod mightie Father on a Hill 
 Stood foil. ng, to behold his Lyons Whelpc 
 Forrage in blood of French Nobilitte. 
 O Noble Eoglifli.tbat could entetta.ne 
 With halfe their Forces, the full pride of France, 
 And let anodxrr halfc ftaad laughing by, 
 All out of worke,and cold for aHon. 
 
 "3fl>. Awake remembrance of thefe valiant dead, 
 And with your pui&utt Armc renew their Feats; 
 You are dieir Metre, you fit vpon their Throne ; 
 The Blood and Courage that renowned them, 
 Runt in your Veines : and pry thrice-puifTant Liege 
 It ia dc very May-Morne of his Youth, 
 R4pc for Exploits and mightie Enterprifes. 
 
 Ext Your Brother Kings and Monarch s of the Emh 
 Doe all cxpea.that you /hould rowfe your fclfe, 
 As did the former Lyons of your Blood. (might; 
 
 *P<J?.Tbey know your Grace hath caufe,and means, wul 
 So bath your HtgnndTe : neuer King of England 
 Had Nobles richer, aod more loyall Subieda, 
 Whofe hearts bane left their body cs here in Engl&nd, 
 And lytpaoiHioo'd mthe fields of France. 
 'Bfi.Can. O let their bodyes follow my dcare Ltcgc 
 With Bloods.and Sword and Fire.to win your Right : 
 In ayde wbereof,we of the Spit ttualtie 
 Will rayfe your HighndTe fuch a mighde Samoie, 
 As neuer did tbe C1rgie st one me 
 Bring io to any of your Anceftor*. 
 
 Ktng.Wc muft not onely arme tlnuade the French, 
 But Ly downe our proportions, to defend 
 AgainH the Scot. who will noake roade vpoa vs, 
 With all adu&ntagct. 
 
 Bifr. Can. They ofthofe Marche,gracioui Soucraign 
 Shall be a Wall fufficiem to defend 
 Our irwland from the pilfering Borderers. 
 
 Kmg, We do not rneane the courfing fnatchers onely, 
 But fearc the maine intendment of the Scot, 
 Who hath been Hill a giddy neighbour to vs.- 
 For you fhall reade,that my great Grandfather 
 Neuer went with his forces inco France, 
 But that thr Scot, on his vnfurmQu Kingdome 
 Came pouring like the Tyde into a breach, 
 With ample and brim fulncflc of his force, 
 Calling the gleaned Land with hot Aflaycs, 
 G i rdmg with g ieuous ncge.Caflles and To wne : 
 That England bemg emptie of defence, 
 Hathfhooke and itembled at thill neighbourhood. 
 B.Ce* She hich bin thg more fear'd tW hann'd,rny Liege 
 For heare her but e*ampl d by her felfe, 
 When 11 her Cheualrie hath been in Prance, 
 And fhee a mourning Widdow of her Nobles, 
 Sher hath her fclfe not onely well defended, 
 But taken and impounded hs a Stray, 
 The King of Scots: whom fhee did fend to France, 
 Tofill King<Jwr<fc fame with pnfoner Kings, 
 And make their Chronicle as rich with pray fe, 
 A is the Owfe and bottome of (he Sea 
 With funkcn Wrack^nd fum-leffe Treafuriei. 
 
 Bifi.Elf. But there's a faying very old and true. 
 Ifihatyo* will France ra, then mith Scotland firft ItgU. 
 For once the Eagle (England) being in prey, 
 To her vnguarded Neft,t>e WeareU (Scot) 
 Comes fneaking,and fo fucks her Princely egge*, 
 Playing the Moufe in ab fence of (he Cat, 
 TQ came tod haoeckctnote thro (be canctu. 
 
 Extt. It followes theu, the Cat muft flay at hone, 
 Yet that is but a cruuS'd necessity, 
 Since we haue lockes to fifsgard neceffaries, 
 And pretty traps to catch the petty theeues. 
 While that the Armed hand doth fight abroad, 
 Th'aduifed head defends it felfe at home: 
 ForGouernmenr, though high, and low,and lower, 
 Put into parts,doth keepe in one coofent , 
 Congreeing in a full and natural clofe, 
 LikcMurkke. 
 
 Cast. Therefore doth heauen diuide 
 The ftste of man in dtuers fonclioas, 
 Setting endeocur in continual motion: 
 To which is fixed as an ayme or butt. 
 Obedience, for fo worke the Hony Bees, 
 Creatures that by a rule in Nature teach 
 The Ad of Order to a peopled Kingdooie. 
 They haue a King,and Officers efforts, 
 Where fome like Magiftrates correft at home 
 Others .like Merchants venttr Trad* abroad; 
 Other*,like Souldiers armed in their flings, 
 Make boote vpon the Summers Vetuet buddes: 
 Which pillage.they with merry march bring home . 
 To the Tent-royal of their Emperor 
 Who bufied in his MaieAies fbnitryes 
 The fingin? MaCons budding roofes ofGold, 
 The eiull Citizens kneading vp ebe hony ; 
 The poore Mechanicke Porters, crowJlng to 
 Thefr heauy burthens at his narrow g-ite : 
 
 b * The 
 
72- 
 
 The fad-e/d luftice with hii furly humme, 
 
 Deliucring ore to Executors pale 
 
 The liz.it yawning Drone : I this mferre, 
 
 That many things hauing full reference 
 
 To one confcnt. may worke contrarioufly, 
 
 As many Arrowes loofcd feuerall wayes 
 
 Come to one nmke : as many waycs meet in one towne. 
 
 As many frcfh ft ream es meet in one fait fea ; 
 
 As many I.yncs clofe in the Dials center : 
 
 So may a thoufand actions once a footc, 
 
 And in one ptapofe, and be ill well borne 
 
 Without defeat. Therefore to France, my Liege, 
 
 Diuide your happy England into foure. 
 
 Whereof, take you one. quarter into France, 
 
 And you withall fhall make all Galiia (hake. 
 
 If we v/ith thrice fuch powers left at home, 
 
 Cannot defend our ownc doores from the dogge, 
 
 Let vsbe worried, and our Nation lofe 
 
 The name of hardinefle and policie. 
 
 King. -Call in the Meffcngcrs fcnt from the Dolphin. 
 Now are we well rcfolu'd. and by Gods hclpe 
 And yours, the noble fmewes of our power, 
 France being ours, wee'l bend it to our Awe, 
 Or breake it all to peeces. Or there wee 1 fit, 
 (Ruling in large and ample Emperie, 
 Ore France, and all her (almoft) Kingly Dukedomes) 
 Or lay thefe bones in an vnworthy Vrne, 
 Tomblefle, with no remembrance ouer them 
 Either our Hiftory fhall with full mouth 
 Speakc freely of our A&s, or elfe our graue 
 Like Turkim mute, fhall haue a tonguelcfle mouth, 
 Notworfhipt with a waxen Epitaph. 
 
 Enter A.mb*ff&&mt efFranc*. 
 Now are we well prepar'd to know the pleafure 
 Of our faircCofin Dolphin: for weheare, 
 Your greeting is from him, not from the King. 
 
 Jltnk> May t pleafe your Maieftie to giue vs lejue 
 Freely to renclcr what we haue in charge : 
 Or fhall we fpanngly fhew you farte off 
 The Dolphins meauing, and our Embafjie. 
 
 King. We ire no Tyrant, but aChriftian King, 
 Vnto whofe grace our pafsion is as fubicft 
 As is our wretches retired in our prifons, 
 Therefoj with franke and with vncutbedplainneflc, 
 Tell vs Dolphin minde 
 
 Atnb. Thus than in few : 
 YourHighnefle lately fending into France, 
 Did claime fome cmnne Dukcdomes, in the right 
 Of your great Predcceflbr.King f^ard" the third. 
 In anfwer of which claime. the Prince our Matter 
 Saycs, that you fauour too much of your youth, 
 And bids you be adu'u'd : There's nought in France, 
 That can be with a nimble Galhard wonne ; 
 You cannot r cue 1 1 into Dukedomes there. 
 He thrtefore fends youmecter for yourfpirit 
 This Tun of Treafure; and in lieu of this, 
 Defires you let the dukedomes that you claime 
 Hesrc no more of you. This the Do/phut fpeakes. 
 
 Kmg. What Treafure Vncle ? 
 
 fxt. Tennis balles, my Liege. 
 
 Kto, We are glad the DotfKw is fo pleasant with vi, 
 His Prefent , and your painei we thanke you for : 
 Wlxrn we haue mattht our Rackets to thefe Balles, 
 We will in France (by Gods grace) play a fet. 
 Shall Ihikehis fathers Crowne into the hazard. 
 Tdl him, he hath made a match with fuch a Wnngler, 
 
 The life of Henry the Fift. 
 
 Tnat aJl the Courts ofFrance will be diftutbd 
 
 WithChaces. And we vnderftandhimvid!, 
 
 How he comes o're vs with our wilder dayes, 
 
 Not meafuring what vfe we made of them. 
 
 We ncuer valcv/d this poorc fcate of England, 
 
 And therefore liuing hence, did giue our felfe 
 
 To barbarous licenfe : As 'us eucr common, 
 
 That men arc merrieft, wlicn they are from home. 
 
 But tell the "Dolpljm, I will kcepe my State, 
 
 Be like a King, and fhew my fayle ot Grcatneffe, 
 
 When I do to wfe me in my Throne ofFrance. 
 
 For that I haue layd by my M aiefrie, 
 
 And plodded like a man for working dayes : 
 
 But 1 will rife there with fo full a giorie, 
 
 That I will dazle all the eyes of France, 
 
 Yea ft r ike the Dvlphtn blinde to look e on vs, 
 
 And tell the pleafant Prince, this Mocke cf his 
 
 Hath tutn'd his balles toGun-fioncs, and his foule 
 
 Shall ftand fore charged,for the waiterull vengeance 
 
 That fhsl) five with them : for marw a thoufand widows 
 
 Shall this his Mockc, mocke out of their deer hnsbands; 
 
 Mocke mothers from their fonnes, mock Caftles downe: 
 
 And romeareyetvngottenand vnborne, 
 
 That (hal haue caufe to curfc the Datpbmi fcorne. 
 
 But this lyes all within the wil of God, 
 
 To whom I do appeaie, and in whole name 
 
 Tel you the 2>//>m, 1 am commtng on, 
 
 To venge me as J may, and to put forth 
 
 My rightfull hand in a wel-hallow'd caufe. 
 
 So get you hence in peace : And tell the Do/phi*, 
 
 His left will fauour but of fhallow wit, 
 
 When thoufands weepe more then did laugh at it 
 
 Conuey them with fate condud. Fare you well. 
 
 Exeunt Am&afladari. 
 
 Ext. Thii was a merry Meflage. 
 
 King. We hope to make the Sender blufh at it 
 Therefore, my Lords, omit no happy howre, 
 That may giue furth'rince to our Expedition; 
 For we haue now no thought in vs but France, 
 Saue thofe to God,that runne before our buAnerTe. 
 Therefore let our proportions for thefe Wanes 
 Be foone co!!eded,and alJ things thought vpon, 
 That may with reasonable fwiftnefle adde 
 More Feathers to our Wings : for God before, 
 Wec'le chide this Delphm at his fathers doore. 
 Therefore let euery man now taske his thought, 
 That this faire A&ion may on foot be brought* 
 
 . Enter Chvnu. 
 "Now all the Youth of England arc on fire, 
 And filken Dall iance in the Wardrobe lyes : 
 Now thriue the A rmorcrs.and H onors thought 
 Reigncs folely in the breaft of euery man. 
 They fell the Paflurenow.to buy the Horfe; 
 Folio wing the Mirror of all Chriftian Kings, 
 With winged hecles.asEnglifh Mercuries 
 For now fits Expectation in the Ayre, 
 And hides a S word/rom Hilts vnto the Point, 
 With Crownes Imperiall.Crowoes and Coronet* 
 Prortm'd to Harry, and his followers. 
 The French aduis d by good intelligence 
 Of this rnoft dreadfull preparation, 
 Shake in their feare,and with pale PoIUcy 
 Seeke to diuert the Englifti purpofes. 
 O England: Modell to thy inward Greatneffe, 
 Like little Body with a mightie Heart: 
 
 What 
 
The Ufe of Henry the Ptfi. 
 
 73. 
 
 Tip. PiQiforihee, inanddogge: thouprrciceard CUT 
 oflflend. 
 
 Hoft. Good CcrponHA>fhew thy valor,and put 
 vp.your fwcrd. 
 
 ffjm. \Vill you fhoggeoffc I wouJd haue you folus; 
 
 Pifl. Solus, egregious dog ? O Viper vile > The folus 
 in thy rooft'meruailous face, (he folus in thy ceeth, and 
 in thy throate, and in thy hatefull Lung,yca in thy Maw 
 pdy jaod which is wotfe, within thy naftie mouth. I 
 do retort the folus in thy bowels, for I can take, and Pi- 
 /rWrcocke it vp. and flawing fire will follow. 
 
 Nym. I am not 7?arlaf<m t yon cannot conjure roee : ( 
 naue an humor to knockeyonindiffefCJitJy well : If you 
 grow fowle with mePiftoll, Iwillfcoure you with my 
 Rapier, as I may, ID Gyre tearmcs. If you would walke 
 off, I vou!3 pricke your gutt a little in good tearotes, as 
 I may, and that's the humor of it. 
 
 Pift. O Braegard vile, and damned furious wight, 
 TheGraue doth gape, and doting death is neere, 
 Therefore eihale. 
 
 T 8ar. Hearc m, hcaie me what I fay; Hee that flnkes 
 the-firft flroakc, Ilerun'hirn vp to ths hilts, as I amafol- 
 dier. 
 
 fift. Anoathofmicklemight.and fuiy (ball abate. 
 Giue me thy fift, thy fote-foott to me giu'e : Thy fpirie? 
 are moft tall. 
 
 Njm. I will cut thy throatc one tiraeot other in faire 
 termcs, that ihe humor ofic. 
 
 What mightft thou do, that honour would thee do, 
 
 Were all thy children kiade and natural! : 
 
 But fee, thy fault France bath in thee found ont, 
 
 A neft of hollow bofomcs, which he Slips 
 
 With treacherous Crowoes, and three corrupted men: 
 
 One, Ricbtrd Earle of Cambridge, end the fecorrd 
 
 ficnry Lord Scrovpt oftJMifam, and the third 
 
 SitTbemM Crtj Knight of Northumberland, 
 
 Haue for the Gilt of France (O guilt indeed) 
 
 Coafirsn'dConfpirjcy with fcarerull Frsnce, 
 
 And by ttieir hands, this grace of Kings muft dye, 
 
 If Hell and Trc*fonhold their proroifet, 
 
 Ere he take (hip for France ; and in Southampton. 
 
 Linger your patience on, and wce'l digeft 
 
 Th'abufe' of diftance; force a play: 
 
 The fummeispayde'.the Traitors are agrefld. 
 
 The King is fct from London, and the See He 
 
 Is now ttanfportcd (Gentles) to Southampton, 
 
 Thcrcis the Play-houfc now, there rnuft you fit, 
 
 And thence to France (hall we conucy you fafe, 
 
 And bnngiyou backe : Charming the narrow feas 
 
 To gitie you gentle Paffc : for if we may, 
 
 Wee'l not offend oae ftomacke with our Phy. 
 
 But till the King ccme forth.and not fill then, 
 
 Vnto Southampton do we fhift or Scene. Exit 
 
 Eater CorptTt&Hjm, tm 
 
 'Btr. Well met Corporal 
 
 Njm. Good morrow Lieutenant Tiardolfe. 
 
 Bar. What, are A ncienc ftflttt and you friends yet ? 
 
 Nyat. For iny part, I care not : I fay little : but when 
 time (hall ferue. there foallbe fmiles, but that ft all be as 
 it may. I dare not fight, but I will winkearnd holdeout 
 mincyron:itis a fioipleoue, but what though t IiwiH 
 tofte Cheel'e, and it will endure cold, as another mans 
 fword wjll : and there's an end. 
 
 *B*r, I will befiow a break faft to makr you friendes, 
 and wec'l bee al! three f-vorne btothers to France : Let't 
 be fo good Corporal! ~Njfn. 
 
 A^rne.Faith, I will hue fo long as T may .that's the cer- 
 tatneof : and when I cannot Hue any longer, I will doe 
 as I msy t Thst.is my reft, that is the rendeuous of it. 
 
 "Stir. ItisceitaineCorporall, that he is marry cd to 
 NtS Qxtcktj, and certainly Hie did you wrong, for you 
 were troth-plight to her 
 
 Njm, I cannot tell, Things muft be as they may :men 
 may (kepe, and they may haue their throats about them 
 at that time, and feme lay, kniues baue edges : It muft 
 b as it may, though psticace beatytd name, yet Owe 
 will plodde, (here muft be Condufior.s, well, 1 cannot 
 teU. 
 
 Stir. Heere comes Ancient PifaS and bis wife: good 
 Corporal! be patient heerc. How now ruine Hoafte Pi. 
 
 Pi/. Bafe Tyke, carftthoamecHofte, now by this 
 hand I fweare I fcorne the termc : not ftull my /Vr/keep 
 Lodgers, 
 
 H#/?.No by my troth, not long: For we cannot lodge 
 and board a dozen or fourteene Gentlewomen that hoe 
 honeftly by the pricke of their Needles, but it will bee 
 thought we keepeaBawdy-houfeftratght. Owelliday 
 Lady, ifhc be not hewne now, we (hall Ice wilful adulte- 
 ry and murther commiued* 
 
 Bar. GoodLieutenant,Edod Corporal offer nothing 
 heere. Njm. Pi/h. 
 
 Co*fleagttrge t that is the word. !defiethee- 
 gaine.O hound of Greet, think'ft thou my fpoufe to get '< 
 No, to the fpitUe goe, and from the Poudting rub of in. 
 famy, fetch forth the Lazar Kire of Cnfjiit kind*, DwT 
 Teire-Jbettt, fh by name, and her efpmife. I haue, end I 
 will hold the Qu*d<m Qyid^i for the onely (bee : and 
 Paxca t there's enough to go to. 
 Enter f be By. 
 
 'Bay. MinHoaa?^o/V,youajtifteomtojny May- 
 fler, and your Hoftcffe :He is very Mcke,8c would to bed. 
 Goad B*rdo[fe t put thy face betweene his fheets, and do 
 the Office of a Warming-pan : Faith^ie's very ill 
 
 "Herd. AwayyoaRogue. 
 
 Kofi. By my troth b&1 yeeld the Crow a pudding one 
 of thefe dayet: the King has ki!d hit heart. Good EW- 
 band come home prefent) y. Exu 
 
 V*. Come.ftwllImaReyoutwoftiertd*. Weemuft 
 to France togc:her:why thediuel /hould we keep knioc* 
 . to cut one anotheri throats ? 
 
 P$. Let floods ore-rwetUndfieods for food howJt 
 on. 
 
 Hym. Youl pay methe eight (h i Ilia gs I won of you 
 uBenlng? 
 
 //?. Bafe it the. State thatpayvt. 
 
 NT*. Tha t npw I wtlhiuc: that's the humor of it. 
 
 Pift. A* manhood flialeompoond:puffi home. Drat 
 
 Bard. By this fword, hce that makes the firft thruft, 
 He kill him : By this fword,! wit. 
 
 Pi. S word U an Oath,8t Oaths muff haoe their cottrle 
 
 and thou wilt not, why then be enemies with me to-.pre- 
 thceputvp. 
 
 fift. A Noble (bait tbouhaue, and prefent pay, and 
 Liquor likewife will I ghx to thee. and rneadfiiippe 
 fhajlcojttbyne, and brotherhood. IlelioebyMwTzr,* 
 A^awOuilliuebyme.ijnotthuiuft? ForlfeaiSuc. 
 let be mte the Campe, and ptofitt vrill aecnicGiue mec 
 thy band 
 
The Life of Henry the Fift. 
 
 ffym. J frill haue my Noble? 
 . In cadi, tnoft iuftly payd. 
 Nvm. Well, then that the humor oft. 
 
 tt$. A seucr you come of women, come in quickly 
 to fir lb : A poore hem, hee it fo fhak'd of a burning 
 quotidian Tertian,that it is mofl lamentable to behold. 
 Sweet men, come to him. 
 
 Njm. The King Imh run bad huroori on the Knight, 
 thar/sthecucnofit. 
 
 PiJI. tyw. thou hafl fpokc the right, bis heart iifra- 
 fted and corroborate. 
 
 Njm. The King is a good King, but it muA bee it 
 may she paffesfome humors, and carrecrej. 
 
 fifl. Let v$ condole the Knight,for(Lambckin)e 
 will Hue. 
 
 EMIT Exeter, Bt&fird.&H'eflmerlMd. 
 
 "Bed Fore God hit Grace is bold co truft thefc traitors 
 
 EM, They fliall be apprehended by and by. 
 
 J*vy?.How fmooth and euro they do beat themfclucs, 
 As if ollegeancc in their bofomes fate 
 Crowned with faith, and conflantloyalcy. 
 
 Bed. The King hath note of all that they intend, 
 By interception, which they drcamc not of. 
 
 Ext. Nay, bat the man that wa* his bedfellow, 
 Whom he hath dull'd and cloy'd with gracious fauourt ; 
 That he fhould for a forraigne porfc, fo fell 
 His Soueraigncs life to death and treachery. 
 
 Stud Trumpet i. 
 Errttr tht King, Scroop t Canbidge , and Cray. 
 
 King. Now fits the windc faire, and we will aboord. 
 My Lord otCtmbridre, and my kinde Lord of TAifbam, 
 And you my gentle Knight, giue me your thoughts: 
 Thinke you not that rhe pomes we beare with vs 
 Will cut their paflage through the force of France ? 
 Doing the execution, and the *&e, 
 For which we haue in head affembled them. 
 
 Sere. No doubt my Liege.if each man do his beft. 
 
 Kmg. I doubt not that, (ince we are well perfwaded 
 We carry not a heart with vs from hence, 
 That growes not in a faire confcnt with ours: 
 t^or leaue not one behinde, that doth not v. ,fh 
 SucceiTc and Conqucft to attend on vs. 
 
 Cam* Neuer was Monarch better feat'd and lou'd, 
 Then is your Maicfty ; there's not 1 thinke a fubieft 
 Thai fits inheart-ereefe and vncaflnefTe 
 Voder the fwcct fhadcofyour gouernment. 
 
 Kni. True : thofe that were your Fathers enemies, 
 Haue fleep'd their gauls in hony.'and do fcrue you 
 With hearts create of duty, and ofzealc. 
 
 Kig. We therefore haue great canfe of ihankfuloes, 
 And (hall forget the office of cur hand 
 Sooner then quittance of defert and merit, 
 According to the weight and worthineffe. 
 
 Scro. So fcruic e ftiall with Reeled finewes toylc, 
 And labour (hall rcfrcfn it felfe with hope 
 To do your Grace mccffant fcruices. 
 
 K;*{. Weludgenoleffe. Vnldc of xtter, 
 Inlarge the man committed ycftcrday, 
 That ray I'd againft our pcrfon: \Veconfidcr 
 It was esce(T of Wine that Cet him on, 
 And on Kit more aduice, We pardon him. 
 
 Scrt. Thac' mercy, but too much fecurity : 
 Let him be pumlh'd Soueraigne, leaft example 
 Breed (by hit furferancc) more offtich akiod. 
 o% O letYi yet be merciful!. 
 
 Cm. SomayyouiHighneffe^ndvetpunifbtoo. 
 
 Grtj. Sir,you {hew great mercy if you giue him life 
 After the tafte of much correction. 
 
 King Alas, your too much loue and care of me 
 Arc hcauy Orifons 'gainft this poore wretch: 
 I fli: tie fault i proceeding on diftemper, 
 Shall not be wink'd at, how (hall we ftretch our rte 
 When capital! crimes, chcw*d, fwallow'd, and diccfled 
 Appcare before vs ? Wee'l yet inlarge that man 
 Though <Wrfc,, Scroop*, and Gry t in their deire care 
 And tender preferuation of our perfon 
 Wold haoe him punifhU And now co our French cauf 
 Who are the late Commifnoner, ? 
 
 Can. loue my Lord, 
 Your Highncffe bad me aske for it to day. 
 
 Sen. So did you me mv Liege. 
 
 Gray. And 1 my Roy all Souerai 
 
 EarIe oFCwiWj,, there is yours: 
 There yours Lord Scroop of UM^ws and Sir Knight : 
 Qr*j ofNorthMmifrlaul^his fame it yours : 
 Reade them, and know I know your worthineflc. 
 My LorAoffrefttttr/jnd, and VDklcjtwr, 
 We will aboord to night. Why how now Gentlemen? 
 What fee you in thofe papers, that you loofe 
 So much complexion t Looke ye how they change : 
 Their cheekes are paper. Why, wh reade you there, 
 That h IDC fo cowardcd and chac'd your blood 
 Out of apparance. 
 
 Cam. Idoconfeflernyfanlt, 
 And do fubmit me to your Highnefle mercy. 
 Cray. Stn. To which we all appeale. 
 King. The mercy that was quickein ys but latf, 
 By your owne counfaile is fuppreft and killd : 
 You muft not dare (for fhame) to talkc of mercy. 
 For your owne reafons turnc into your bofomes, 
 As dogs vpon their maifters, worrying you : 
 See you my Princes, and my Noble Peerw, 
 ThefeEngliftimonfiers : My Lord off<wJr*, hecre, 
 You know how apt our I ou e v as, to accord 
 To fumiOi with all appert incnti 
 Bclongingto his Honour j and this man, 
 Hath for a few light Crownes, lightly confpir'd 
 And fwome vnto the prtflifes of France 
 To kill vs beere in Hampton, To the which, 
 This Knight no lefle for bounty bound to Vs 
 Thai Cambridge is, hath likewife fworne. But O, 
 What fhall I fay to thee Lord ,rrxp<?,thou eruell, 
 Ingrefull, fauage,and inhumane Creature ? 
 Thou that didfl beare the key of all my counfaUtt, 
 That knew'ft the very bottome of my foule, 
 That (almoft^ might'fl haue coyn'droe into Golde, 
 Wculd'ft thou haue prsflis'd on me, for thy vfe ? 
 May it be pofsible, that forraigne hyer 
 Could out of thce extraA one fpatke ofeuill 
 That might annoy my finger ?Tw fo ftrange, 
 Th though the truth ofit ftands offas grofle 
 A i blacke and white, my eye will fcarfely fee it. 
 Treafon,and munber, euer kept together, 
 As two yoake diueis fworne to eythers purpofe> . 
 Working fo grofiely in an nanirsu cttufe. 
 That admiration did not hoope at them. 
 But thou (gsinft all proportion) dldft bringln 
 Wonder to waite on tmfon, and on reurther t 
 And whatfoeuer cunning fiend it was 
 That wrought vpoo thee fo prepofteroufly. 
 Hsth got the voyce in bell for excellence : 
 
 And 
 
The LifeofHmrytheFift. 
 
 And other diuels that fuggeft by treafons, 
 
 Do botch and bungle vp damnation, 
 
 With pacches, colours, and with formes being fetcht 
 
 From glift'ring femblances of piety : 
 
 But he that temper'd thee, bad thee ftand vp, 
 
 Gaue thee no inftance why thou fhouldft do treafon, 
 
 Vnleffetodub thee with the name of Traitor. 
 
 If that fame Dzmon that hath guli'd thee thus, 
 
 Should wiih his Lyon-gate walke the whole world, 
 
 He mioht returne to vflie Tartar backe, 
 
 And tell the Legions, I can neuer win 
 
 A foule fo eafie as that Engliflimanj. 
 
 Oh, how halt thou with italoufie infedted 
 
 The fweetnefie of affiance? Shew men dutiful]. 
 
 Why fo didfi thou : fecme they gtaue and learned : 
 
 Why fo didlt thou. Come they of Noble Family ? 
 
 Why fo didfl thou.Seeme they religious ? 
 
 Why lb didft thou. Or are they fpare in diet, 
 
 Free from groffe pafsion, or of mirth, or anger,' 
 
 Conlrant in fpirit, not fweruing with the blood, 
 
 Gamifn'il and deck'd in mo/left complement, 
 
 Not working with the eye.wuhout the eare. 
 
 And but in purged iudgement trufting neither, 
 
 Such aod fo finely boulted didft thou fceme: 
 
 And thus thy fall hath left a kmde of blot. 
 
 To make thee full fraught man, and befl indued 
 
 Withlomefufpition, Iwil! weepe for thee. 
 
 For this teuole of thine, me thinkes is like 
 
 Another fall of Man. Their faults are open, 
 
 Aueft them to the anfwerof the Law, 
 
 And God acquit them of cheir praftifes. 
 
 Exe. larreftthee of High Trcafon, by the name of 
 Rxbtrd Bade of Contrive . 
 
 I arreft thee of High Treifon.by the nam 
 LotdScroepe ofCMarftam. 
 
 lartcft theeofHighTreafon.by the name 
 Grejr, Knight of Nonh*mberlAn&. 
 
 Sera. Ourpurpofss.Godiuftly hath difcouer'd, 
 And I rtptn: my fault more then my death, 
 Which I befeech your Highneffe to forgiue.i 
 Although my body pay the price of it. 
 
 Cum. For me, the Gold of France did not feduce, 
 Although I did admit it as a motiue. 
 The foonet to effect whit I intended : 
 But God be thanked for preoention, 
 Which in fuffcranre heartily will reioyce, 
 Befeeching God, and you, to pardon mee. 
 
 Cry. Neuer did faithful! fubiedt more reioyct 
 At the difcouery of moft dangerous Treafon. 
 Then I do at this hcure icy ore tny felfe, 
 Preuented from a damned enterprize ; 
 My fault, but not my body, pardon Soueraigne. 
 
 Ktng. God quit you in his mercy: Hear y our fentence 
 You haue confpit'd againft Our Royall perlon, 
 loyn'd with an enemy proclairn'd.and from his Coffers, 
 Rcceyu'd the Golden Earner) ofOur death : 
 Wherein you would haue fold your King to (laughter. 
 His Princes, and his Peeres to feruitude, 
 His Subieds to opprefsion, and contempt,! 
 And hrs whole Kingdomeinto defolation : 
 Touching our perfon, feeke w e no reuengc, 
 But we our Kingdomes fafety muft fo tender 
 Whofe ruine you fought, that to her Lawes 
 We do dcliuer you. Get you therefore hence, 
 (Pooremiferable wretches)to your death: 
 The taftc whereof, God ofhis mercy giue 
 
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 You patience to indure, and true Repentance 
 Of all your deare offences. Beirc them hence. Suit. 
 Now Lords for France r the enterprife whereof 
 Shall be to you as vs,hke glorious. 
 We doubt not of a faire and luckie Wane, 
 Since God fogracioufly hath brought to light 
 This dangerous Treafon,lurking in our wey, 
 To hinder our beginnings. We doubt not now, 
 But euery Rubbe is fmoothed on our way. 
 Then forth, deare Countreymen : Let vs deliuer 
 Our Puiffance into the hand ofGod, 
 Putrjngitftraight in expedition. 
 Chearely to Sea,the fignes of Warre aduance, 
 No King of England, if not King of France. Fteurifb. 
 Enttr ptjtell,Ntm,'B4rde/pb,'Boj,An({ Hofttfe. 
 
 Uofteft. 'Pry thee honey fweet Husband. let me fating 
 theetoStaines. 
 
 P iff oil. No: for my manly heart doth erne. TStrdolph, 
 beblythe: /V/w,rowfe thy vaunting Veines: Boy.brif.le 
 thy Courage vp : for Falftjj'c hee is dead, and wee muft 
 erne therefore. 
 
 "Sard. Would I were with him, wherefomere hee is, 
 eyther in Heauen.or in Hell. 
 
 Hfftfffe. Nay fure.hee's not in Hell : hee's in Artktcrt 
 Bofome,if euer man went to Arthurs Bofome : a made a 
 finer end, and went away and it had beene any Chrjflome 
 Child: a parted eu'n mft betweenc TwelueandOne,eu'n 
 at the turning o'th'Tyde: forafcer I faw him fumble with 
 the Sheeis.and play with Flowers.and fmile vpon his fin- 
 gers end,I,kne w there was but one way: for his Nofe wss 
 as fharpe as a Pen.and aTable of grecne fields. How now 
 Sir lobn (quoth I#) what man? be a goodcheare : foa 
 cryed out,God,Gocl,God, three or fnure times : now I, 
 to comfort him, bid him a (hould not think e of God; I 
 hop'd thrrc was no neede to trouble himfelfe with any 
 fuch thoughts yet : fo a bad me lay more Clothes on hi* 
 feet : I put my hand into the Bed,and felt them, and they 
 were as cold as any Itone : then I felt to his knees, and no 
 vp.peer'd.and vp ward, and ail was as cold as any done. 
 
 Nim. They fay he ctyed out of Sack. 
 
 Hafttfre. I.thatadid. 
 
 Hard. And of Women. 
 
 Htfeffe. Nay, that a did not. 
 
 Boj. Yes that a did, and faid they were Deules incar- 
 nate. 
 
 IP-oman. A could neuer abide Carnation, 'twas a Gx 
 lour he neuer lik'd. 
 
 "B<y. A faid once, the Deule would haue him about 
 Women. 
 
 Hijttff. A did in iome fort (indeed) handle Women : 
 but then hee was rumetique, and talk'd of the Whore oi 
 Babylon. 
 
 y<y. Doe you not remember f aw a Flea ftlckc v P on 
 4r^/^Nofe,andafaid it was a blacke Soule burning 
 in Hell. 
 
 B*rd. Wejl,the fuell is gone that maintain'd that fire: 
 that's all the Riches I got in his feniice. 
 
 Mm. Shall wee fhogg? the King will be gone from 
 Southampton. 
 
 Pift. Come.let's away. My Loue,giue me thy Lippes : 
 Looke to my Chattels, and my Moueables : Let Sences 
 rule : The world is.Pitch and pay: truH none: forOathcs 
 are Strawes, mens Faiths are Wafer-Ca,ke,and hold-faft 
 is the oncly Dogge : My Docke, therefore Ctueto b-.-c 
 thy Counlailor. Goe, cleare thy Chryftalls. Yoke- 
 feUowes in Armes , let vs to Prance , like Horftv 
 
 leeches 
 
The Life of Henry the Fift. 
 
 ccchci myBoyes.to fuckc.to fiicke, the very blood to 
 fucke. 
 
 ,/. And that's but vo wbolefome food, chey Ctj. 
 
 p>j?. Touch her Toft mouih,tnd much. 
 
 B-*. FarwclIHoflefle. 
 
 Na. I annoi k.iffe, (hit it the humor of it: but 
 adieu 
 
 Pi/I. Ltt Hufwiferie appearc : kcepe clofe , 1 thee 
 commmd. 
 
 . Farwell; adieu. fxtmt 
 
 Emeftitt Frenc 
 
 ej "Brrrj jad 'ritame. 
 
 ATjf Thus come* the Engli (h with full power vpon vs, 
 And ntore then carefully it vs conccrncs, 
 To anfwer Royally in our defences* 
 Therefore the Dukes of Berry and of Britain?, 
 Of Bi abant and of Orieancc.flwH make forth, 
 And you PrinccBolphin.with all fwift difpatch 
 To tyne add new repay re our Townes of Warre 
 With ofco of eourage.and with fneanei defendant: 
 Icr England his approaches makes at fierce, 
 At Waters to the fucking of a Gulre. 
 It fits vs then to be as prouident, 
 A* tcsie may teich vs.out of late examples 
 Left by the fatall and ncglecled Englifh, 
 Vpoti our fields. 
 
 Dolfbt*. My moft redoubted Father, 
 It is tooft meet we arroe vs 'gainft-the Foe : 
 Fot Peace n felfe {hould not ib dull a Kingdome, 
 (Though War nor no Jcnowne Quarrel were in quefi ion] 
 But that Defences,Mufters,Prepifations, 
 Should be maintain V},a(Tcmbled,aaa' colicded, 
 A* were a Warn in expectation. 
 Therefore 1 fay.'tts meet wt .all goe forth, 
 To viffw the Ocicond fcebfe parts of France : 
 And let vs doeit with no Chew of feare, 
 No,with no more, t hen if we he.ard that England 
 Were bufied with a Whitfon Morris-dance : 
 For,my good Liege ) (hee is fo idly Ktng'd, 
 Her Scepter fo phinuftically borne, 
 By a vaine giddie (hallow humorous Youth, 
 That fcare attends her not. 
 
 Ctatt. Opeace,Prince Dolphin, 
 You are too much miftaken in thit King ; 
 Queftion your Grace the late Embaffadon, 
 With what great State he heard their Embaffie, 
 How well fupply'd with Noble Councilors. 
 How modeit in exception ; and withall, 
 How terrible in conftant refolution : 
 And you (hall find,hii Vanitiet fore-fpent. 
 Were buc the out-Hde of the Roman Brtma t 
 Couering Difcretion with a Coat of Folly ; 
 As Gardeners doc with Ordure hide thofe Roots' 
 That (hill firft fpring.and be mofl delicate. 
 
 Ddfbtn. Wcll/tis not fo.my Lord High Ccnfhble. 
 But though we thinke it fo.it is no matter : 
 In cafes of defencr/tis beft to weigh 
 The Enemie more mi ghtic then he fcemes, 
 So the proportions oi defence are fill'd : 
 Which of a wcake and niggirdly proic&ion, 
 Doth hkea Mifcr fpoyle Ms Coat,with fcanting 
 A little CloiH. 
 
 KJg . Thinltf we King H*ny ftrong : 
 And Pitnc^s .looltc you flrongly arme to meet him. 
 The KinJred of him hath becne flcfht vpon vs : 
 
 And he is bred out ot that blooote (traine, 
 
 That haunted vs in our familiar Pathes 
 
 Witneffcour too much memorable Qiatne, 
 
 When Crcfly Batrell fatally was ftrucke, 
 
 And all our Princes captiu d.by the hand 
 
 Of that black Name,4r4r<4,black Prince of Wales: 
 
 Whiles that his Mountaine Sire,on Moantaine Handing $ 
 
 Vp in the Ayre.crov n'd with the Golden Sunce. 
 
 Saw his Heroicail Secd,and fmil'd to fee him 
 
 Mangle the Worke of Nature,and deface 
 
 The Patternes,trmby God and byPrcnchTath-rs 
 
 Had twentie yceres been made. This if Seem 
 
 Of that Victorious Stock : and let vs fcare 
 
 The Natiue mightinefle and fate of htm. 
 
 Enter A (JWtffnger. 
 
 <J(ef Ernbaffadors from ttterrj King of England, 
 Doe craue admittance to your Maieflie. 
 
 Kmg. Weclegiue them prefect audience, 
 Goe,and bring them. 
 You fee this Chafe is hotly foHowed,frien<2s. 
 
 Dolpb/*. Turnehcad.and flop purfuit:for cov/ard Dogs 
 Mcifi frend their mouths,whe what they fccm to threattn 
 Run* farre before them. Good my Soueraigne 
 Take p the Englidi fliort,and let them know 
 Of what a Mojiarchie you are the Head : 
 Selfe-Ioue.my Licgc,is not fo vile a fince, 
 Atfelfe-ncgleaing. 
 
 Emtr Exctir, 
 
 JfAj. From o*ur Brother of England? 
 Ext. Prom him,and thus hegreet&your Maicftie : 
 He wills you in the Name of God Alrnightir, 
 Thai yo.u deueft your felfc.and lay apart 
 The borrowed Glories, that by gift of Heau ro , 
 By Law of Naturc.and of Nations.longs 
 To him and to his Heires, namely the Crowne, 
 And ail wide^Bretched Honors, that pertaine 
 By Guftome.and the Ordinance of Times, 
 Vnto the Crowne of France : that you may know 
 Tis no finift er,nor no j wk- ward Clayme. 
 Pickr from the wormc-holes of Ibng.vaniftit dayes, 
 Nor from the duft of old Obliuion rakt, 
 He fends you rhis moft memorable Lync, 
 I n euery Branch truly demonftratiue ; 
 Willing you ouer-looke this Pedigree s 
 And when you find him evenly dcriu'd 
 From his moft fam'd,of famous Anceftors, 
 E<knrtt the thud j he bids you then refigne 
 Your Crowne and Kingdorne.indiredly held 
 From him.thc Natiue and true Challeoger. 
 King. Or elfe what followes ? 
 *#. Bloody conftraint : for if you hide the Crown* 
 Euen in your he arts .there will he rake for it. 
 Therefore iu fierce Tempeft is he comming, 
 .In Thunder and in Earth-quake, like a lent : 
 That if requiring faile.he will compell. 
 'And bids you, in the Bowels of the Lord, 
 Deliuer v p the Crowne,aod to take mercie 
 On the poorc Sou!es,for whom this hungry Warre 
 Opens his vaftie lawesiand on four head 
 Turning the Widdowes Teare$,the Orphans Cryes, 
 The dead-mens Bloodjthe priuy Maidens Grosaes, 
 For Husbands,Fathers,and betrothed Louers, 
 That (ball be fwallowed in this Cootrouerfie. 
 This is his Clay fne,his Tbreatoing,and my Mcflage : 
 Vnlefie the Dolphin be in preface here) 
 To whom c> preffely I bring greeting to, 
 
 Kisg. Fot 
 
The UfeofHerrrytbeFift 
 
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 <". For vs, we will eonfider of this farther: 
 To morrow fhall you beare our full intent 
 Back to our Brother of England. 
 
 Doifb. For the Dolphin. 
 I ftand here for him: what to him from England ? 
 
 Ext. Scornc and defiance, fleighcregard*contempt, 
 And any thing that may not mif-becomc 
 The mighlie Sender, doth he prize you at. 
 Thus fa yes my King: and if your Fathers Highnefle 
 Doe not,in gnunt of ail demands at large, 
 Sweeten the bitter Mock you fern his Maieftic; 
 Herfe callyou to fo hot an Anfwer of it, 
 That Caues and Wombie Vaultages of France 
 Shall chide your Trefj>as,and return* your Mock 
 In fccond Accent of his Ordinance. 
 
 Dofyb. Say: if my Father render faire teturne. 
 It is againft my will : for I drfire > 
 Nothing but Oddes with England. 
 To that end,as matching to his Youth and Vani lie, 
 I did prefent him with the Pant-Balls. 
 
 fxf. Heele make your Paris Louer (hake for it, 
 Were it the Miftreffe Court of mighric Europe: 
 And be aflur'd,you*le 6nd a diff 'rence, 
 As we his Subie&s haue in wonder found, 
 Bet wecne the promife of his greener dayes, 
 And thefe he matters now: no w he weights Time 
 Escn to the vtmoftGraine: that you (hall readc 
 In your ovme Lofles,if he (ray in France. 
 
 'Ku%. To Borrow (hall you know our mind at full. 
 
 I xi. Difparch vs with all fpeed, leaft that our King 
 Com* here himfelfe to qucftion our delay ; 
 For he is footed in this Land already. 
 
 tow. You fhalbe foonedifpatcht.wich faire conditions. 
 A bright is but fmatl breache,and littlepawTe, 
 To anfwer nutters of this confequcnce. Extmt. 
 
 Secundus. 
 
 Extcr Chorus. 
 Thus with tmagtn'd wing our fwift Scene flyes. 
 In motion of no lefle celeritie then chat of Thought. 
 Suppofe, that you haue feene 
 The well-appointed King at Doucr Peer, 
 Embarke his Royaliie: and his braue Fleet, 
 With filken Streamers,the young Phaku fayning ; 
 PUy with your Fancies : and in them behold, 
 Vpon the Hempen Tackle, Ship-boy es climbing; ' 
 He; re the ftirill Whittle, which doth order giue 
 To founds confus'd : behold th threader* Sayles. 
 Borne with th'inuifible and creeping Wind, 
 Draw the huge Bottomes through the furrowed Sea, 
 Erefting the loftie Surge. O,doe but ihinke 
 You ftand vpon the Riuage^nd behold 
 A Cttie on tVmconftant Billowes dauacing : 
 For fo appearcs this Fleet Maiefticall, 
 Holding due courfe to Hwflew. Follow, follow: 
 Grapple your minds to tonnage of this Nauie, 
 And leaue your England as dead Mid-flight, (rill, 
 Guarded with Grandfires,Babyes.and old Women, 
 Eyther paft,or not arnu'd to pyth and puuTtncs : 
 For who is he.whofeChm is but enriche 
 
 With one appearing Hayre.tlut will oot follow 
 Thefe cull'd and choyfe-drawne Caualitn ro France? 
 Worke,workc your Thoughts ,and therein fee a Siege : 
 Beheld the Ordenance on their Carriages. 
 With fatall moudies gaping on girdeaHarftew. 
 Suppofe th'Embaffador from the French comes back i 
 Tells ffarry.That the King doth offer him 
 Kjuberiae his Daughter ,and with her to Downe. 
 Some petty and v up r oft table Dukedomes. 
 The offer likes not : and the nimble Gunner 
 With Lynftock now the diuelli(h Cannon couches. 
 
 slUr*ni.ul Ch*mttr,g<* *f. 
 And downe goes all before them. Still be kind. 
 And eech out our performance with your mind. Era. 
 
 Eater thi King, Enter, Bedford, and Claueftet 
 
 Al*na; Scaling Ladder, M Hirflrm. 
 King Onccmorevmo the Breach, 
 DearcTricnds.ooce more ; 
 Or clofe the Wall vp with our EngLOi dead : 
 In Peace,there's nothing fo becomes a man, 
 As modeft ftillneue.and humiiitie: 
 Bot when the blaft of VVarte blowes in out cares 
 Then imitate the action of the Tyger: 
 Stiffen the f\nr*s,commur.e vp the blood, 
 Difguife faire Nature with hard-fauour'd Rage : 
 Then lend the Eye a terrible afpecl : 
 Let it pry through the ptmage of the Head, 
 Like the Brafle Cannon : kt the Brow oYewhelme i, 
 As fearefully.as doth a galkd Rocke 
 O're-hang and iutty his confounded Baf, 
 Swill'd with the wild and waftfull Ocean. 
 Now fet the Teeth.and ffrrtch the Nofthrill wide, 
 Hold hard the Bteath,and bend rpeucry Spirit 
 To his full height, On,on,you NoblifK Engjifh, 
 Whofe blood is fet from Fathers of Warre-proofit : 
 Tathtri, that like fo many AUxanisrt, 
 FUue in thefe parts from Horne till Euen fought. 
 And (heath'd then Swords.for lack of argument. 
 Di(honour not yoor Mothers: nowatteft. 
 That thofe whom you call'd Fathers.did beget you. 
 Be Coppy now to me of grofler blood, 
 And teach them how to Wane. And yoo good Yeomen 
 Whofc Lyms were made in England \ fhew vs hew 
 The metre!! of your Pafture: let vs fweare, 
 That you are worth your breeding: which I doubt not : 
 For there is none of yoo fo meane and bafc, 
 That hath not Noble hitter in your eyes. 
 I fee yon ftand like Grey-hounds in the flips, 
 Straying vpon the Start. The Game's afoot : 
 Follow yoar Spirit; and vpon this Charge, 
 Cry.God for Ham, Eng!and,and S.Ge* gt. 
 
 Alarum, **l Cbtnbcn g if. 
 
 On,on,on,on,on,to the breach.to the breach. 
 
 NiM. Tray thee Corporall ftay , the Knocks are toe 
 hot : and for mine owne pan,l haue not a Cafe of Lives* 
 the humor of it is too hot, that the very plaine-Sca^ 
 of it. 
 
 Kft. The plaine-Song is mort iuft : foi humor* doe a- 
 bound : Knocks goe and come : Gods Vaflals drop and 
 dye : and Sword aod Shield, in bloody Reid, doth winne 
 immortal! fame. 
 
 2j. Would I were in an Ale-houfe in London , I 
 would glue all my fame for a Pot of Ale,and fafetk. 
 
78* 
 
 Life of Henry the Eft. 
 
 And I: If wifhet would preuayle with rat, roy 
 jurpofc fhould not fayle with rr* j but thither would I 
 ugh. 
 
 'By As duly, but not at truly, u Bird doth fingon 
 >ough. 
 
 F*ur Finite*. 
 
 Flu. Vp to the breach , you Dogget j auaunt you 
 Culliom. 
 
 Pifl. Be mercifull great Duke to men of Mould : a- 
 bate thy Rage, abate thy manly Rage ; abate thy Rage, 
 great Duke Good Bawcock bate thy Rage: vfe leniiie 
 fweet Chuck, 
 
 Nun. Thefebegoodhumon: y our Honor wins bad 
 humort. * 
 
 Asyouncaslam, I haue obferu'd thefe three 
 Swafhers : I am Boy to them all three.but all they three, 
 hough they would ferue me, could not be Man to me ; 
 for indeed three fuch Antiques doe not amount to a man: 
 for "BcrtMfb, hee is whue-liuet'd, and red.fac'd ; by the 
 meanes whereof.a faces it out,but fights not : for PifttB, 
 hee hath a killing Tongue, and a quiet Sword ; by the 
 meanei whereof, a brcakes Word* , and keepts whole 
 Weapons r for Nim, hee hath heard, that men of few 
 Words are the beft men.and therefore hee Tcornes to fay 
 his Prayers, left a fhould be thought a Coward : but hit 
 Few bad Words are match: with as fewgood Deeds; for 
 a neuer broke any mans Head but his owne, and thit was 
 
 ain(t a Port, when he WAS drunk?, They will Realeany 
 
 ing, and call it Purcbafe. "Bartldpk Role a Lute-cafe, 
 bore it twelue Leagues, and fold it for three haSfepence. 
 MM and Bardelpb are fworne Brothers in filching : and 
 in Callice they ftole a fire-fhouell. I knew b v that peece 
 of Seruice, the men would carry Coales. They would 
 Kaue me as familiar with mens Pockets, at their Giooci 
 or their Hnd-kerchen : which makes much againft my 
 Manhood, if I fhould cake from another; Pocket, to put 
 into mine ; for it is plaine pockeuing vp of Wrongt. 
 1 muft leauethem.andfeekefpme better Semite: their 
 Villany goet againft my weakeftomacke, and therefore 
 Imuftcaftitvp. Sxtt. 
 
 Imter Gttr. 
 
 GOUT. Ctptaine FAB,you muft come prefently to 
 the Mynetj the Duke of Gloucefter would fpeske witb 
 you. 
 
 Flu To the Mynes ? Tell you the Duke, it it not fo 
 good to come to the Mynes : for looke you, the Mynes 
 is not according to the difciplinet of the Warrejthe con- 
 cauities of it is not fufficient : for looke you, th'aihuer 
 fane j ou may difcufle vnto the Duke, looke you, it dig 
 himfejfe foure yard vnder the Countermine*: by Chrfiv, 
 I thmke a will plowc vp all, if there is not better direfti- 
 ons. 
 
 The Duke of Qoucefter, to whom the Order 
 of the Siege is giuen, it altogether dire&ed by an IriOi 
 man, a very valiant Gentleman ytaith. 
 
 Welch. It is Captaine THakpurrxt, is it net ? 
 
 Cower. Ithinkeltbe. 
 
 wttch. ByCVtohcisanAffe,asinthWorld,IvrUl 
 vet ift as much in his Beard : he ha's no more directions 
 in the true dtfciplmet of the Wanes, looke you, of the 
 Roman dtfciplinci.then is a Puppy-dog. 
 
 Emtrr M^ntarrin,^nd Caftaatt lory. 
 CMKT. Here a comet^ndthe Scots Captame,Captaine 
 Znji,with him. 
 
 tftlch Captaine lamy is a maniellous falorout Gen- 
 j cemin,and of great expedition and know* 
 
 ledge in th'aunchiant Wanes, vpon my particular know 
 ledge of hit direaions : byChefru he will rr.aintaine his 
 Argument as well a any Militarie man in the World, in 
 the difciplinet of the Priftine Want of the Roman*. 
 
 Sett, 1 fay gudday .Captame Fltullt*. 
 
 ffeUb. Godden to your Worfhip , good Captairx 
 Cam. 
 
 . How now Captaine Mtckyxxric* , bau 70^ 
 quit tlie Mynet : haue the Piooert giuen o're . 
 
 /rifl,. By Chrifh Law d(h ill done : the Worke ilh 
 giue ouerithe Trompet found the Retreat. By my Hand 
 I fweare, and my fathers Soule, the Worke ifh ili done : 
 it ifh giueouer : I would haue bloweH vp theTownc, 
 fo Chrifh faueme law.in an hourc. O tifh ill done,tifh ill 
 done: by my Hand tifh ill done. 
 
 Welch. Captaiue MMkjnfmct, I befccch you now, 
 will you voutfafc me, looke you, a few difputations with 
 you, as partly touching or concerning the drfciplinei of 
 theWarre,iheRoman Warres.in tbe way of Argument, 
 looke you.and friendly communication: partly to fatisfie 
 my Opinion,and partly for the fatisfaftion, looke you, of 
 my Mind : as touching the direction of the Miiiunedif- 
 cipline,that it the Point. 
 
 Sett. It fall be vary gud,gud feith,gud Captent bath, 
 and ] fall quit you with gud icue, as I may pick occsf:or. .- 
 that fall I mary. 
 
 frr/a. It is no time todifcourfe, fo Chrifh due me : 
 the day is hot, and the Weather.and the Warre.and nSe 
 King, *nd the Dukes ( itisnotimetodifcourfe.cheTown 
 is bcfeech'd : and the Trumpet call vs to the breech, and 
 we talke, and be Chrifh do nothing, tis fharrx for vs aB : 
 foGod fa'me tit (name tofland frill, it is fr.amc bymy 
 hand : and there is Throats to be cut, and Workes to bs 
 dorie,and there ifh nothing done.fo Chrift fa'me law. 
 
 Sett. By trie Mes, ere theife eyes of mine uke them- 
 feluestoflomber,ay-lede gud feruictj or lie liggsi'th' 
 grund for it ; ay.or goe to deaih : and Ik pay' s vale- 
 roufly as I may, (hat fal I fuerly do, rhatis the brerTand 
 the long: mary, I wad full faine heard fome qutftion 
 tween you tway. 
 
 fflr/r*. Captaine UKtf^amrr/w, I thinke.Iooke you, 
 vnder your correction , there ii not many of youi Na- 
 tion. 
 
 7r#. Of rr<y Ntrion ? What ifh my Nation ? I/ha 
 Villaine.andaBafterd.and aKnaue, andaRefcaJL What 
 ifh my Nation? Who talkes of my Nation ? 
 
 Welch. Looke you, if you take the matter otherwife 
 then is meant, Captaine {Mactyrcrrtce t peraduenture ! 
 fhatl thinks you doe noc vfe me witb that arfsbi!ttie,as ia 
 difcredon you ought to vie me looke you.being as gocd 
 a man at y out felfe, both in the difciplioes of Wane, and. 
 in the denuatioa of my Birth , and in other particuia- 
 ritiet. 
 
 Jrifh. I doe not know you fo good a man at my feife: 
 fo Chrifh faue me,I will cut off your Head. 
 
 Gmtr. Gentlemen both.you will miftakerach of her 
 
 Sett. A.Uut'sa foule fault. A? trie). 
 
 Ctwtr. The Towne founds a Parley. 
 
 Welch. Captaine {JHUrtyntrriet t when there it root* 
 better oportunifie to be required, looke you, I will b 
 fo bold at to tell you, 1 know ibe difcipUno oi WATTC : 
 and there is an end. EJ&. 
 
 Enter tkeKint*daB'hu Train* kftre r kg Catn . 
 King. How yet refoluestheGouernoor of the Towne? 
 
 This it the lattrt Park we will adrr.it: 
 
The Life of Henry the Fift. 
 
 79 
 
 Therefore to our beft mercy giueyour fclues, 
 Ot like to men prowd of defrrudion, 
 Defie vs to our worft : for as I am a Souldier, 
 A Name that in my thoughts becomes me befl ; 
 if I begin the batt'rie once again?, 
 I will not leaue the haJfe-archieued Harflew, 
 Till in her allies (he lye buryed. 
 TheGates of Mercy (hall be .ill fbut vp, 
 And che flciVd Souldier, rough and hard of heart, 
 In libercie of bloody hand, fhall raunge 
 WithConfcienre wide as He!l,mowing likeGrafTe 
 Your frefK faire Virgins, and your flowring Infants. 
 What is it thento nje,if impious Warrc, 
 Avrayed in flames like to the Prince of Fiends, 
 Doe with his fmyrcht complexion ijl fell feats, 
 Enlynckt to waft znd dcfolation ? 
 What is'c to me/.vhen you your felucs are ciufe, 
 If your pure Maydens fall iruo ihe hand 
 Of hot and forcing Violation ? 
 What Reyne can hold licentious Wickedneflc, 
 When downe the Hill he holds hit fierce Carriere? 
 We may as bootlefle fpend oi:r vaine Command 
 Vpon th enraged Souldiers in their fpoyle, 
 As fend Precepts to the Leviathan ,to come afhore. 
 Therefore, you men of Harflew, 
 Take pitty of your Towne and of your People, 
 Whiles yet my Souldier* arc in my Command, 
 Whiles yet thecoolesod temperate Wind of Grace 
 O're-blowes the filthy and contagious Clouds 
 Of headly Munhcr.Spoyle.anrf Vlllany. 
 if not : why in a moment looke to fee 
 The blind and bloody Souldier.with foule hand 
 Defirethe Locks of your fhnll-fnriking Daughters: 
 Your Fathers taken by the (iluer Beards, 
 And their moft rcuerend Heads dafht to the Walls : 
 Your naked Infants fpittcd vpon Pykes , 
 Whiles the mad Mothers, with their howles confus'J, 
 Doc breake iheC!ouds;as did the Wines of lewry, 
 At Hertdt bloody-hunting (laughter-men. 
 V/hjt fay you ? Will you yeeld.and this auoyd ? 
 Or guild? in defence, be thus deftroy'd. 
 Eater GoHerxour. 
 
 Getter. Our expectation hath this day an end : 
 TrieDoIphin.whom of Succours we entreated, 
 Returoesvs, that hM Powers arc yet not ready,. 
 Torayl'e fo great a Siege :.T'neiefore great King, 
 We yeeld our Towne and Liucs to thy fof; Mercy : 
 Enter our Gates.difpofc of vs and ours, 
 For we no longer are defensible. 
 
 King. Open y our Gates: Come Vncklc Extter, 
 Goeyou and enter Harflew; there remaine, 
 And fortifie it fhongly'gainft the French: 
 Vfe mercy to them all for vs.deare Vncklc. 
 The Winter commingon,andSickne(Te growing 
 Vpon our Souldiers,we will retyre to Ca'.is. 
 To night in Harflew will we be your Guett, 
 To morrow for the March are we addreft. 
 
 Floor <fl> t aiul enter the Tovne. 
 
 Enter Katbenne and an tld Gentfewomott. 
 
 Katbe. jilice, tu <u tjle t Angttterre, (y in Inert parltr 
 fc#v*tfgr. 
 
 JMft. En p*t Madame. 
 
 Katb. left prie menpgrtiet~.it f a ut cftie if affrend a Mr- 
 lea Ct> tutor appellt vtu h methi en Anglau 
 
 Al,ct. [.< m 
 
 Alice. Eledytt. 
 
 Kat. Lt4tyti,mafoy le autlie.e dayt m*-, , t , e mefamerc.j 
 Udoyti m penft qv'tls out apfelle de fin> cf,on ttt fmgret. 
 
 jtlice. Le m&tn de H-tidJe dajts le fingrcsjr penfe que te 
 fun It ban efche/ier. 
 
 Katb. 1'aygqnit diux matt Anglo u v ifiemcnt foment 
 oppellt vow It ovgUi ? 
 
 Alice. Le ongletjei oppeSons dt Naytet. 
 
 Kjth, De N&jUi efcotite : dites moy t fi te forte 6ie . J f 
 If and. de fmgrti , e dt K^let. 
 
 Alice. C eft biendtft Madame, tl& fort btn Angles 
 
 Kaih. Dttei may C /Jngloii four lebrM- 
 
 Aiice. Dt Arme, Madame. 
 
 K*tb. Edetwdie. 
 
 Alice. D' Elbow. 
 
 Katb. D' Elbow : Jeaienfffjle rtfiticlode I oust lei meu 
 <jaevotumaves,apfrint del aprefent. 
 
 Alice. llQ-trop difficile Madame famine feptnfe. 
 
 Kath. Exeufemoytsllice efc ottte , d" Hand, de ftngrr de 
 '' 
 
 Alice. r>'l(>ow, Madame. 
 
 Kith. O Seigneur Dteuje men oublte l\>ow foment ap . 
 
 AUce. DeNi 
 
 Katb. De Nick,, t It mtnten. 
 
 Jticf. DtCb,. 
 
 Knh. Dt SHI : le col de Mc^, le menton de Si- 
 
 Alice. Oiff, Saufvojtrebanneureaverite votu pranomi 
 art Its mot i an/idryttl, tjue le Nattfs d' 'AngltttTt. 
 
 Katlj. fenedtxtf point dapprendrt fur de grace de Dteu, 
 & en feu de tempi. 
 
 Alice. N 'aue voty Jejiu out lie ce <fjt ie vatu a enfignte. 
 
 Kath. Name ie recitera a vtta pramptemenr, d' Hand, ds 
 Fingre, de Mafleei. 
 
 Alice. DeNajles, Madame. 
 
 Kath. De Najlet.de /hme, de Ilbtw. 
 
 Alice. Sant vajhe honeiu d Elbtw. 
 
 K*th. A, a f, deied Elbow, de Nic^f de Sin; comtni 4} - 
 pelle vow lei pied & dc rob A. 
 
 Alice. Le Fovt Madame, & !t Cettnt. 
 
 K.4tb. Lt Poet ) & le Count . Seignieur Dieu, il fvt le 
 moll de fan mMtvati crrrruftibfe grofre & impdiquf. & ion 
 four [e "Diunes de Honear d'vftr : te ne voudray pronouncrr ce 
 mfti delimit le Seigneurs de France, pwttute te mod?,fo le 
 Foot ($ le Count ,ne<int rnoys,Ie recitera va autrefeyi mx leeoa 
 enfrmte. fHind.deFingr^deNylei.S Armt.d'Elbow. de 
 Nick., h Sin, de Foot. It Count. 
 
 Alice. xcetttnt, Madame. 
 
 Katb. Ce/t ajfet pottr vaefojei fllons now diner . 
 
 Enter the King of France, the Dolphin , tba 
 
 Conftablc of France, and otkeri. 
 Kntg. Ti&certainc he haU part the RiuerSorr.e. 
 C,f. And if he be norfolighc withall.my Lord, 
 Let vs not Hue in France : let vs quit a!!, 
 And giue our Vineyards to a barbarous People. 
 
 Self b. O 'Diet&ewaat : Shall a few Sprayes of vs. 
 The emptying of out Fathers Luxurie, 
 OurSyens,putin wildeand fauage Stock, 
 Spirt vp fo fuddenly into the Clouds, 
 And ouer iookt their Grafters? 1 
 
 Rrii. Normans, but baft ard Normins.Norman baftatds: 
 Mart du rri* vu', if they march xlong 
 Vnfougm withall.but I will fdfrny Dukedome, 
 
 To 
 
8o 
 
 rbeUfeofHenotbeFift. 
 
 To bay a flobbry and a durtie Farmc 
 In that nook r-(hot ten He of Albion. 
 
 Can/t- *D*t tU "Batt*Ui t *hnt hme they this mettell ? 
 It not their Qymate foggy, raw, and doll? 
 On whor,a> in defpight.ihe Sunne lookeg pule, 
 Killing tbeit Fruit with frownes. CD fodden Water, 
 A Drench lot fur-reyn'd lades.their Early broth, 
 Oecod their cold blood to Curb valiant heat ? 
 And (ball our quick blood/pirited with Wine, 
 Seeoiefiroflie * O.for honoi of our Laud, 
 Let not hang like roping I fyck lei 
 Vpon our Houics Thatch.whilcs a more froflie People 
 Sweat drops of gallant Youth in our rich field* i 
 P core we call thcra.in^hcir Natiue Lords. 
 
 'Dotpln*. By Faith and Honor, 
 Ou Madamet mock at vs.and plainely fay, 
 Our Mettell is bred out. and they will giue 
 Their bodyes to the Lufl of Englifh Youth, 
 To ncw-flore France with Baftard Warriors. 
 
 Brit. They bid v to the Englifli Danclng-Stboole . 
 And teach ,x*//<'/ highland fwift Cvrantt'i, 
 Saying, our Grace i onely in our Heelct , 
 And that we ate mofl loftie Rtm-awayes. 
 
 Kuig Where if Mat itj the Herald?fpeed him hence, 
 Let him greet England with our fhirpe defiance 
 Vp Pnncei.and with fpirit of Honor edged, 
 More fhirpcr then your Swordi,high to the field i 
 Clualti Dtl*knih t \i\gf> Conflible of France, 
 You Dukei of OrltnctfB*rbui,*\-\& ofBtry, 
 gn.'BTa(niit,'3r,\nA B<trgenie t 
 CfjMiliilie*, Ramdurei, Vandtmont, 
 
 Pret, Rsuff!,in<\ Faulcfnbrtdgt t 
 
 High Dukes,gret Princes,Baroas, Lords, and Kin{>; 
 For yoor great Sean.now ouit you of great frame* : 
 Barr: ffarn England .that f wcepes through out Land 
 With Penom painted in the blood of H wflcw 
 Ru(h on hit Ho aft ,ss doth the melted Snow 
 Vpon the VaMeyes.whofc lowVaflsll Scat, 
 The Alpe* doth i'pii,nd void his rhewme vpon. 
 Goe down* vpon him r you haue Power enough, 
 Add inaCaptiueChjtiot, into Roan 
 Bring him our Prifoner. 
 
 Cftft. This becomi the Great. 
 Sorry am 1 his number* are fo few, 
 Hii Souldiersfick.andfjmifrit in their Match: 
 For I am fure.when he fhall fee our Army, 
 Hecle dtop his heart imo the finck of feare , 
 And for atchicuement.ofTer vshitRanfome. 
 
 A'wf. Therefore LordConftable.haflon Mantity, 
 And let him fty to England.that we fend, 
 To know what willingRanfomche will giue. 
 Prince /W^,you fhall (lay with vs in Ron. 
 
 Doi^h. Mot i o,l doe befeech your MaieRie. 
 
 K'w Be patienr.for you /hall renuine with v. 
 Nov forth Lord Conft>ble,and'Prince all, 
 And qu'icfcly bring vt word of England! falL Exaon. 
 
 t, Enjrlifk 
 
 . 
 
 Cftfir. How now Captainc//*fO,come you from 
 theBndge? 
 
 r/*. 1 affure you, there is ery excellent Seruicei com- 
 mitird at the Bridge. 
 
 Gfrr. lithe Duke of Eaeterfafe? 
 
 l'i. The Duke of Exrtei is a* m>gnnimou ai A^a. 
 
 mtrrxm, and a man that I Joue and honour with my foulc 
 and my heart, and my dutie, and my liuc, and my liuing, 
 and my v ttermoft power. He it not.God be prayfed and 
 bleffed , arry hurt in the World, but keepcs the Bridge 
 moft valiantly ,with excellent difcipline. Tnere is an auo- 
 chient Lieutenant there at the Fridge,! thinKc in my very 
 confcience bee is as valiant a man as tultr^g Amthe^j^ ami 
 hee is a man of no eftimation in the World, but 1 did (ee 
 him doe as gallant feruice. 
 
 Cowir. What doe you eaJU him? 
 Flu. Htciscall'daunchiemf^l. 
 Cower. 1 know him not. 
 
 Ettr P#l. 
 Flu. Here is the man. 
 fifl. Captaine J the.- befccch to doe me fauoun^ the 
 Duke of Exeter doth lone th< e well. 
 
 Flu. I, I pray fe God, and I haue merited fome loue at 
 his hands. 
 
 PSt Barblfb. a Sooldier firme and found of heart 
 and of buxome valour, hath by ctueil Fate, and giddic 
 Fortunes furious fickle Wheele.that Goddeffieblind.that 
 Aands vpon the rolling icftlcflc Stone. 
 
 Flu. By your patience, aunchient TifttH : Fortune i 
 painted blinde, with a Muffler afore his eyes, to figruFe 
 to you, that Fortune is.blinde ; and fhee is painted allo 
 with a Wheele.tofignifie to you, which i the Moral! 01 
 it, that fhee is turning and inconftant, and mutabilitie 
 and variation :_ and her foot, looke you, it fixed vpon i 
 Sphericall Stone, which rowles.and rowlet,and rovilu 
 in good truth, the Poet makes a moft excellent dtfaipti 
 on of it : Fortune is an excellent Morall. 
 
 Pijt. Fortune is bttrdolpbi foe, and frownes on him 
 for he hath ftolne a Pax^nd hanged muft a be : a damned 
 death: let Gallowes gape for Dogge, let Man goe free, 
 and let not Hempe his Wind-pipe iuffocate : but Eretrr 
 hithgiuen the dootne of death, for Pax of lrtle price. 
 Therefore goe fpeake, the bukcwiU heart thy voyccj 
 and Ictndl3<r^c//fc/vitsll thred bee cut with edge of 
 Penny-Cord, and vile reproach. Speskc Captaine for 
 hit Life,and 1 will thee requite. 
 
 Flu Auncbient Tt/tolt, I doe partly vndcrfiand your 
 meaning. 
 
 fiff. Why then rcioyce therefore. 
 F l. Certainly Auochient, it is not a thing td reioyce 
 at : for if,looke you.he were my Brother, 1 would dc/ire 
 the Duke to vie liis good pleifure, and put him to execu- 
 tion ; for difcipline ought to be vfed. 
 
 Pifl Dye.and be dam'd,and fig, for thy friendfliip. 
 flu. It is well. 
 
 Plfl The Figge of Spline. Ijr>. 
 
 f I*. Very good. 
 
 Gaa>tr. Why, this is an errant counterfeit RafcaJi, I 
 remember him now ; a Ba wd,a Gut-purfe. 
 
 Flu. lie affarc you, a vtt'fed as prauc word* at the 
 Pridge.a* you fhall fee in a Summers day : but it is very 
 well: what he ha's fpoke to me.that is welll warrant you, 
 when time is ferue. 
 
 Govtr. Why 'tis a GuJI.a Foole^i Rogue,that now and 
 then goe to the Warres, to grace himfelfe at his r< turne 
 into London, vnder the forme of a Souldier : and fuch 
 fellowes are pcrfit in the Great Commanders Names.and 
 they will learne you by rote where Seruicrs were done; 
 at fuch and fuch a Sconce, st fuch a Breach, >t fuch a Con- 
 uoy : who came off brauely, who was (hot, who dif- 
 gra'd,what cermrs the Enemy flood on ; and this they 
 connc perfidy m the phtale of Warre ; which they tricke 
 
TheLijeofHcnytheFift. 
 
 vp with new-tuned Oathes: and what a Beard of the Gt- 
 ncralls Cut, and i borridc Sure of the Campe, will doe a- 
 mong foming Bottles, and Ale-wafln Wts. is wonder- 
 full to be thought en: but you muft learoe to know fuch 
 (landers of the age, or die you may bemarudloufiy mi- 
 ftooke, 
 
 Flu. lull you what,Captainetf<wvr.' I doeperceiue 
 hee is not the mn that hee would gladly make fhew to 
 the World hee is : if I finde abole in his Coat,I will tell 
 him my minde : hearkc you.the King is comming, and J 
 muft fpeake with him from the Pridge. 
 
 Drum and Colours, fnter the King and hie 
 foere Swlditri. 
 
 Flu. God pleffe your Maieflic. 
 
 King. How now Fluelk,c*tQ& thou from the Bridge? 
 
 Flu. J,fo pleafe your Majeftie : The Duke of Exeter 
 ha's very gallantly maintam'd the Pridge ; the French is 
 gone oft, looke you, and there is gallant and moft praue 
 paffages: marry, th'athuerfarie was haue pofltiTion of 
 the Pr idge, but he is enforced to retyre.and chc Duke of 
 Exeter is Mailer of the Pridge : I can tell your Maieftie, 
 the Duke is a praae man. 
 
 ttvg. What men haue you \oft t Fluellf* f 
 
 Flu. The perdition of th'athuerfzric hath beene very 
 great, rcafonnable great j marry for my parr.,1 thinke the 
 Duke hath loft neuer a man,but one that is like to be exe- 
 cuted for robbing a Church, one Tiardalpk,}? your Maie- 
 ftie know the man : his face is aJl bubukles and whelkes, 
 and knobs, and flames a fire, and his lippes blowes at his 
 nofe.and it is likeacoalc of fire, fotnetimes plew.and 
 fometimesred , but his nofe is executed, and his fire's 
 out. 
 
 Kmr. Wee would haue all fuch offenders fo cut off: 
 and we giue exprefle eharge,that in our Marches through 
 the Countrey, there be nothing compell'd from the Vil- 
 lages; nothing taken, but pay'd for : none of the French 
 vpbrayded or abufed in difdainefull Language;for when 
 Lcuitie and Crueltie playforaKingdome, the gender 
 Gamefter is the fooneft winner. 
 
 Enter Mowttoj. 
 iff. You know me by my habit, 
 Kig. Well then, I know thce: what lTall I know of 
 the*? 
 
 Motairicy. My Matters mind. 
 
 King. Vnfoldit. 
 
 Motsntioy. Thus faves my King: Say thou to Harry 
 of England, Though we feem'd dead,we did but fleepe: 
 Advantage is a better Souldier then raftincfle. Tell rum, 
 wee could hauerebuk'd him at Harflewe, but tfiat wee 
 thought not good to bruife an iniurie.till it were full 
 ripe. Now wee fpeake vpon our Qjmd our voyce is irrw 
 periall: England (hill repent his folly, fee hisweake- 
 neffe, and admite our fufferance. Bid him therefore con- 
 fider of his tanfome,which muft proportion the lofles we 
 haue borne, the fubiefb we haue loft, tbe difgnce we 
 haue digefted; which in weight to re-anfwer, hispetti- 
 neffe would bow vndcr. For our lofles, his Exchequer is 
 toopoorejfoTth'effiifiorrofourbtoud.theMufierofhis 
 Kingdome too fain: a number; and for ourdifgrace, his 
 owne petfon kneeling at our feet.but a weake and worth- 
 lefie fatisfaaioo. To this adde defiance ; and tell htm for 
 conclufion, he hath betrayed his followers, w ho fe con- 
 demnation is pronounc*t : So farre my King and Mafter; 
 fo much my Office. 
 
 King. WhatisdiynamePIJcnowthyqualitie 
 
 Mount. tJKountun. 
 
 King. Thou doo'ft thy Office fairely.Tumc thee back, 
 And tell thy King, I doe not feeke him now, 
 But could be willing to march on to Callice, 
 Without impeachment : for to fay the footh, 
 Though 'tis no wifdome to confeflc fo much 
 Vnto an ertemie of Craft and Vantage, 
 My people are with ficknefle much enfeebled, 
 My numbers leflen'd : and thofe few I haue, 
 Almoft no better then fo many French ; 
 Who when they were in health, I tell thee Herald, 
 I thought.vpon one payrc of English I eggcs 
 Did march three Frenchmen. Yet forgiue me God, 
 That I doc bragge thus ; this your ayre of France 
 Hath blowne that vice in me. I muft repent : 
 Goe therefore tell thy MaOer, heeie I am ; 
 My Ranfome.is this fray le and worthUfle Titinke ; 
 My Army,but a weake and fukly Guard : 
 Yet God before,ten him" we will come on, 
 Though France hirnfelfe, nd fuch another Neighbor 
 Stand in our way. There's for thy labour (JMtunttoy. 
 Goe bid thy Mafter well aduifc htmfelfe. 
 If we may pafle.we will : if we be hindred, 
 WefhaJlyour tawnie ground with your red blood 
 Difcolour : and fo fJKoitntioy, fare you well. 
 The fumrne of all our Anfwer is but this ; 
 We would not fecke a Battaile as we are. 
 Nor as we are, we fay we will not fhun it : 
 So tell yourMafter. 
 
 tJMaunt. I fbalt deliuer fo : Thankes to your High- 
 nefle. 
 
 Clmu. I hope they will not come vpon vs now. 
 
 King. We are inGodshand.Bfother, not in theirs: 
 March to the Bridge.it now drawes toward night. 
 Beyond the Riuer wee'leencampe our felucs, 
 And on to morrow bid them march away. Exeunt. 
 
 Enter tbe Co*jtokle of France. the Lord Ramburs, 
 Orlaincf t Dolphin, tfiik others. 
 
 COHJ}. Tut, I haue the beft Armour of the World: 
 would it were day. 
 
 Orleasce. You haue an excellent Armour : but let my 
 Horfe haue his due. 
 
 Ctnfl. It is the bcfi Horfe of Europe. 
 
 Orleaace. WiQ it neuer be Momingf 
 
 Do/p b. My Lord of Orleance.and my Lord High Con- 
 ftable.you talke of Horfe and Armour ? 
 
 Orleance. You are as well prouided of both, as any 
 Prince in the World. 
 
 Dofpb. What a long Night is this? I will not change 
 my Horfe with any that treadesbut on foure poftures : 
 ch' ha : he bounds from the Earth,as if his entrayles were 
 hayres : / Cheuxlvvlante, the Pegafus, ehtt let narmu dt 
 feu. When I befttyde him.I foare.I am a Hawke: he trots 
 theayre: the Earth fings,wben he touches it : thebafeft 
 home of his hoofe, is more Muficall then the Pipe of 
 Hermes. 
 
 Orleanee. Hee's of the colour of the Nutmeg. 
 
 Dolpb, And of the heat of the Ginger. ItisaBeaft 
 for Perfect .- hee is pure Ayrfc and Fire ; and the duli Ele- 
 ments of Earth and Water neuer jppeare in him,but on- 
 ly in pitient ftillneffe while his Rider mounts him: he< 
 is mdeede a Hotfc, and all other lades you may call 
 Beafts. 
 
The Life of Henry the Fift. 
 
 Caaft. Indeed my Lord, it is a rooft abfolurt end ex- 
 cellent Horfe. 
 
 D*tfb. It is thcPrioeeof Palfrayes,hisNcigh islike 
 the bidding of a Monarch,and hit countenance enforces 
 Homage- 
 
 Orltanee. NomorcCoufin. 
 
 Dolph. Nay, the man hath no wit, that cannot from 
 the ri&ng of the Larkc to the lodging of the Lambe, 
 varie deltrued prayfc on my Palfrey: it is a Thesme as 
 fluent as the Sca:Turne the Sands into eloquent tongues, 
 and my Horfe it argument for them all : 'tis a fubied 
 for a Soueroigne to teafonon.and foraSoueraignes So- 
 ueraigne to ride en : And for the World/amiliar to vs, 
 and vnknownc to lay apart their particular Functions, 
 and wonder at him, I once writ a Sonnet in his prayfe, 
 and began ikut,fy>tder of Nam. 
 
 Orient. I hauc beard a Sonnet begin fo to ones Mi- 
 ftreflc. 
 
 JDtlfd. Then did they imitate that which I compos'd 
 to my Courfer.for my Horfe is my Miftrcfle, 
 
 Orleame. Your Miflreffc bcares well . 
 
 Dttpb. Me welljwhich is thcprefcript prayfe and per- 
 fcdion of a good and particular Miftrefie. 
 
 Cenft. Nay, for me thought yefterday your Miftreffe 
 fiuewdly fhooke your back. 
 
 Dolph. So perhaps did yours. 
 
 Cmft. Mine was not bridled. 
 
 Dalph. O then belike (he was old and gentle, and you 
 rode like a Kerne of Ireland ,your French Hofe off.and in 
 your flraic StroHers. 
 
 finft, You haue good lodgement in Horfeman- 
 fliip. 
 
 Dtlfb. Be warn'd by me then : they that ride fo. and 
 ride not warily, fall into foule Boggs : I had rather hauc 
 my Horfe to my Mi ft re fie. 
 
 Cm ft. I hadasliuehauemyMiflrefftaTade. 
 
 Dolph. 1 tell ihce Conftabkj my Miftrcfie weare* his 
 owne hayre. 
 
 Cenft. I could make as true a boaft as that, if I had a 
 Sow to my MifWfle. 
 
 Dtlpb. Le chien eft reteurxe e. fox prepre vtmijTemnt eft 
 Uletffi Ante *tt bottrtner.-thou mak'ft vfe of any thing. 
 
 Ctift. Yet doe 1 not vfe my Horfe for my Miltrefle, 
 or any fuch Prouerbe,fo little kin to the purpofe. 
 
 Ramt. My Lord Conftable, the Armour that I faw in 
 your Tent to night.are thofe Starres orSunnes vponh? 
 
 Confl. Starres my lord. 
 
 Dotfb. Some of them will fall to morrow,! hope. 
 
 Co*fl. And yet my Sky fiial! not want. 
 
 Dotfb. That may be, for you beare a many fuperflu- 
 oufly.and 'twere more honor fome were away. 
 
 Eu'n as your Horfe beares your prayfes, who 
 would trot as well,w.cre fomc of your braggts difmoun- 
 ted. 
 
 Ddptr. Would I were able to loade him with his de- 
 fer;. WH1 it neuer be dey ? I will trot to morrow a. mile, 
 and my way (hall be paued with Englifh Facf s. 
 
 Coifl. I will not fay fo, for feare I fljould be fac't out 
 of my way : but I would it were .morning , for I would 
 faihe be about the earesof the Englifli. 
 
 Rttuti. Who will goe to Hazard with tee for twentie 
 Prifoners ? 
 
 You mufl firft goe your felfe to hazard^ere you 
 saue them. 
 
 . Tis Mid-mght, He goe arms my ftife. Exit. 
 . The Dolphin longs for motoiog. 
 
 Ramb He Jongs toeste the Englifli, 
 
 Con/. I thtnkc he will eate all he kills. 
 
 Orletwt. By the white Hand of my Lady,hee's a gal- 
 lant Prince. 
 
 Car/. Sweare by her Foot,that flic may tread out the 
 Oath. 
 
 Orltmct. He is fimply the roofl aaioe Gentleroao of 
 France. 
 
 Ct*f. Doing is aaiuitie, and he will fiill be doing. 
 
 Orleoue. He ncuer did harme, that I heard of. 
 
 Cenft. Nor will doe none to morrow: hecwillkeepc 
 that good name Rill. 
 
 Orleans. I know him to be valiant. 
 
 Cnfl. I was told that, by one that Jinowes him better 
 then you. 
 
 OrbMce. What's bee? 
 
 Cnfl. Marry hec told roe fohimfelfe.and bee fayd bee 
 car'd not who knew it. 
 
 Orltfnn. Hee ncedcs not, it is no hidden vertoe in 
 him. 
 
 COT/?. By my faith Sir ,but it it: neuer any body faw 
 it,but his Lacquey : 'ti* a hooded valour , and when it 
 3ppeares,it will bate. 
 
 Orlettnef. Ill will neuer fayd well. 
 
 Cmifl. I will cap that Prouerbe with, There is fitttcrU 
 in friendfliip. 
 
 Orleance. Andl will take vp thatwith,Gio the Deuill 
 his due. 
 
 Confl. Well plac't : there ftands your friend foribe 
 Dcuiil : hauc at the very tye of that Prouerbe with , A 
 Pox of the Deuill. 
 
 Qrle*nee. You are the better at Prooerbs.by how much 
 a Fool.es Bolt is foone fhot. 
 
 CetiR. You haue (hot ouer, 
 
 Orlcmcs. Tis not the firft time you were ouer-Qiot. 
 
 Enter * Mtjfenpr. 
 
 Mtf. My Lord high Conflabl Cj the Englifh lye within 
 fiftecne hundred paces of your Tent*. 
 Cmft. Who hath meafur'd the g:ouuJ? 
 
 Aftff. 
 
 Conft. A valiant and moft expett Gentleman. Would 
 it were day ? Alaspoore Harry of England : hce longs 
 not for thcDawning.asweedoe, 
 
 OrltAHce What a wretched and pesuifh fellow is this 
 King of England, to mope with his fat-brain'd followers 
 fo farre out of his knowledge. 
 
 Cenft. If the Englifh had any appiehtnfion , they 
 would runneaway. 
 
 Orltauc*. That they lack : for if their heads had any irw 
 telieftual! Armour, they could neuerweare fucb heauie 
 Head-pieces. 
 
 Ran,6. That Hand of England breedes very valiant 
 Creatures ; their Maffiffes are of vnmatchabls cou- 
 rage. 
 
 Ortemct. Foolifh Curres, that runne winking into 
 the mouth of a Ruffian Bean;, and haue their htade cruftt 
 like rotten Apples : you may as well fay. that's a valiant 
 Flea , that dare eate his breakefaft on the Lippe of t 
 Lyon. 
 
 C*ift- luft, iuft: end the men doe fympathire with 
 tbe.Maftifi;cs,in robuftious and rough commtng on, 
 leaning thc.r Wits with their Wiues : and then giue 
 them great Meal of Beefe.aoci Iron and Steele}they 
 will eate like Wolucs.and fight like DeuUs. 
 
 Orlvoxe. I. 
 
TbeUfeofHemytheFift. 
 
 I, but thefe Englifti are ftirowdly out of 
 
 Const. Then ftnll we finde to morrow,they haueonly 
 ftomackes to ease, and none to fight. Now is it time to 
 arrnc : come,fnall we about it ? 
 
 Orlftnct. It is now two a Clock; but let me fee,by ten 
 Wee (hall haue each a hundred Englifli men. Exeunt. 
 
 T^ertius 
 
 Now entertaine coniefture of a time, 
 
 When creeping Murmure and the poring Darke 
 
 Fills the wide VefTel! of the Vniuerfe. 
 
 From Camp to Camp, through the foule Womb ofNight 
 
 The Humine of eyther At my ftilly founds ; 
 
 That the fm Ceotinels alrooll receiue 
 
 The fecret Whifpers of each others Watch. 
 
 Fire anfwcrs firc.and through their paly flame* 
 
 Each Battailc fees the others vmber'd face. 
 
 Stceci threatens Steed, in high and boidfull Neigh* 
 
 Piercing the Nights dull Eare : and from the Tentj, 
 
 The Armourers accomplifhing the Knights, 
 
 Wiihbufic Hammers clofing Rtuctsvp, 
 
 Giuc dteadiull note of preparation. 
 
 TheCountrey Cocks doe crow,the Clocks doe tow!?: 
 
 And the third howre of drowfie Morning nam'd, 
 
 Prowd of theit Numbers, and fecure in Soule, 
 
 Theconfident and ouer-luftie French, 
 
 Doe the low-rated Englifh play at Dice ; 
 
 And chide the crceple-tardy-gated Night, 
 
 Who like a foule and ougly Witch doth limpt 
 
 S o tedioufly away. The poore condemned Englj(b, 
 
 Like Sacnfices.by their watchfull Fires 
 
 Sit patiently, and inly ruminate 
 
 The Mornings danger: ana their gefture fad, 
 
 Inueitiog laaike-leaneChekej,and Warre-worne Coats, 
 
 Prefented them vnto the gazing Moonc 
 
 So many horride Ghofb. O now,who will behold 
 
 The Royall Captaine of this ruin'd Band 
 
 Walking from Watch to Watch,from Tent to Tent j 
 
 Let him cry,Prayfe and Glory on his head ; 
 
 Por fortiv be goes,and vifits ai his Hoaft, 
 
 Bids them good morrow with a modeft Smyle, 
 
 And calls them Brothers,Fnends,and Counneymen. 
 
 Vpon bis, Royail Face there is no note, 
 
 How dread an Army hath enrounded him ; 
 
 i'-Joi- doth he dedicate one iot of Colour 
 
 Vmo the \vearie and all-watched Night : 
 
 Bat freshly lookes,and ouer-bcates Attaint. 
 
 With chearefull femblince,a.nd fwcet Maieftie : 
 
 Thateuery Wrctch.piningand pale before, 
 
 Beholding him.plucks comfort from his Lookes. 
 
 A LargefTe vniuerfall.like the Sunne, 
 
 His Uberall Eye doth giue to cuery one, 
 
 Thawing cold feare.tfet meane and gentle all 
 
 Be hold^sj may vnwonhioetTe define. 
 
 A little touch of Hurry in the Night, 
 
 And fo our Scene muft to the Battaile flye : 
 
 Where.O for pitty ,we rtiall much difgrace, 
 
 Wi:h foure or Sue- moft vile and tagged foytes, 
 
 (Right ill difposd, in brawle diculou$) 
 
 The Name of Agincouit : Yet fit and fee, 
 Minding true things, by what their Mock ries bee. 
 &nr. 
 
 Enter the King, "BedfrrdyOid Clanceflrr. 
 
 King. Gltflerjin true that we are in great danger, 
 The greater therefore fiiould our Courage be. 
 God morrow Brother TStJftrti; God Almighrie, 
 There is fome foule of goodnefle in things cull!, 
 Would men obfcruingly diftill it out. 
 For our bad Neighbour makes vs eatly ftirrers, 
 Which is both healthfull,and good husbandry 
 Befides.they arc out outward Confcienccs, 
 And Preachers to vs all ; admonifhing, 
 That we fhould drefle vs fairely for our end. 
 Thus may we gather Honey from the Weed, 
 And make a Morall of the Diuell himfelfc. 
 
 Enter Erptngham. 
 
 Good morrow old Sir Theauu Crpntghatn : 
 A good fort Pillow for that good white Head, 
 Were betterthen a churiifn turfe of France. 
 
 Erpaig. Not fo my Liege.thu Lodging likes me better, 
 Sintelmayfay.nowlyrl UkeaKing. 
 
 A'wr^.Tis good forcnentolouc their prefentpsines, 
 Vpon example.fo the Spirit is eafed : 
 And when the Mind is qoickr.ed.oot of doubt 
 The Organs,though defunft and dead before, 
 Breake vp their drowfie Graue and newly tnoue 
 With cafted flough.and frefh legenbe. 
 Lend me thy Cloakt S>r Tboimu - Brothers boch, 
 Commend me to the Princes in our Campe J 
 Doe my good morrow to them,and anon 
 Defire them ail to my Pauiilion. 
 Glolser. Wcniall.my Liege. 
 Erf >ag. Shall I attend your Grace? 
 Kmf. No, my good Knight : 
 Goe with my Brothers to my Lords of England : 
 I and my Bofome muft debate a while, 
 And then I would no other company. 
 
 Erpixg. The Lord in Hcauen blefie thte , Noble 
 Harry. **** 
 
 Kwg. God a mercy old Heart , thou fpeak'ft eheare 
 fully. EntfrPtJloS. 
 
 Pifl. fa vfM IA f 
 Kin?. A friend. 
 
 tift. DjfcufTevntome, art thou Officer, or an thou 
 bafe,eommon,and popular ? 
 
 King. I am a Gentleman of a Company. 
 *>//?. Tray m thou the pniffantPyke? 
 King. Euenfo. what ire you? 
 Pifl. As good a Gentleman as the Emperor. 
 King. Then you are a better then the King. 
 Pi/?. The King's a Bawcock, and a Heart of Gold, a 
 Lad of Life, an Irope of Fame, of Parents good, of Fif 
 moft valiant: Ikifle huduttic fhooe, and from heart 
 ftring I louethe louely Bully. What is thy Name* 
 Kuig. Harry te Raj. 
 
 THfi. Le %? aCornifh Name: arc tbouof Cotntfo Ciw? 
 Xing. No, I am a Welchman. 
 * 
 
 King. Yes. 
 
 Ptft. Tell him He knock his Leeke about hisPatcvpon 
 
 Kt*g. Doe nor you weare your Dagger in your Cappe 
 that day ,kaft he knock chat about yours. 
 
 it PO 
 
TbeUfeofHenotheFift. 
 
 9i/t. Art them his tnend? 
 
 Kay. And hii Kinfrnan 100. 
 
 fta The Pig for thee then. 
 
 Kffif. I thanke you: God be with you. 
 
 p,ft. My name is ?%/ caH'd. Exit. 
 
 Kuit. It forts well with your fierrenefle. 
 
 Man* King. 
 
 Entir FtmOen and G*tr. 
 
 Cower. Captaine fltnHm. 
 
 Flu. 'So, in the Name oflefu Chrifl, fpeake fewer : ic 
 i* the greateft Admiration inthevniutrfall World, when 
 the true and aunchiem Prerogatifes and Lawes of the 
 Warres is not kept s if you would rake the paines but to 
 examine the Warres of Pamfej the Greac,you fhall finde. 
 I warrant you,tbat there u no riddle tadle nor pibble ba- 
 bl in to-nptitt Carnpe : I warrant you , you fhall finde 
 the Ceremonies of the Warres, and the Cares of it, and 
 the Formes of ir.and the Sobrietit of it.and the M odeftie 
 of it.tobeotherwife. 
 
 Cower. Why the Enernie is lowd, you heart him all 
 Night. 
 
 F tit. If the Enemie is an Affe and a Foole, and a pra- 
 ting Coxcombe ; is it meet, thinke you, that wee fhould 
 alfo.looke you,be wi Afle and a Foolc.and a prating Cox- 
 corobe,in your owne confcience now ? 
 
 Cffiv. I will fpeake lower. 
 
 flu. Ipr3yyou,andbefeechyou,thatyouwill. Exit. 
 
 #f.Though it appcare a little out of fafhion, 
 There is much care and yilour in this Weichman. 
 
 Enter three Soulktrsjakt 'Batti^ltxonder Court, 
 and Michael m&uunt. 
 
 Court. Brother fahn Botet , is not that the Morning 
 which breakes yonder ? 
 
 "Butts. I 'hi nke it be : but vee haue no great caufe to 
 defite the approach of day. 
 
 ftftliomr. Wee fee yonder the beginning of the day, 
 hut I thinke wee (hall neuei fee the end of ic. Who goes 
 there? 
 
 Kin. A Friend. 
 
 Vnder what Captaine feme you t 
 
 A good old Commander, and a moft kinde 
 Gentleman : I pray you.what thmkes heof our eft ate ? 
 
 King. Euen as men wrack: vponaSand,that lookc to 
 be wafht off the next Tyde. 
 
 Basts. Ht hith not told his thought to the King? 
 
 King. No : nor it is not meet he fhould : for though I 
 fpeake it to you, I thinke the King is but a man, as I am : 
 the Violet fmells to him, is it doth to me ; the Element 
 fticwes to him, at it doth to me ; all his Sences haue but 
 humane Conditions : his Ceremonies Uyd by, in his Na- 
 kedncffe he appeares but a man ; and though his affecti- 
 on are higher mounted then ours.yet when they ftoupe, 
 they (loupe with the like wing : therefore, when he fees 
 reafon of feares,as we doe^ his (caces.out of doubr.be of 
 trie (arne rellifh as ours are : yet in reafon, no man fhould 
 poffeflc him with any appearance of fcare; leatt hee, by 
 (hewing u, fhould dis-hcarten his Army. 
 
 Bates. He rruy fhew what outward courage he will : 
 but I belceue.as cold a Night as 'tis, hee could wifh him- 
 felfe in Thames vp to the Neck; and fo I would he were, 
 and I by him^t all aduentures/o we were quit here. 
 
 Kuig, By my froth,! will fpeake my confcience of the 
 
 King ; J think* h*e would not with himfelfe iny vth tj 
 but where hee ic. 
 
 "SMft. Then I would he were her alone;fo fliould he be 
 fure to be ranfomed,and a many poore mens hues faucd. 
 
 King. I dare fsy, you loue him not fo ill, to with htm 
 hre aJone : howfoeuer you fpeake this to feele other 
 mens minds, me thinks I could not dye any where fo con. 
 tented.as in the Kings company; his Caufe being luft.znd 
 his Quarrel I honorable. 
 
 Wt&iomi. That's more then we know. 
 
 Tlotet. I,or more then wee fhould feckc after; for wee 
 know enough, if wee know wee arc the Kings Subiedts : 
 if hi* Caufe be wrong, our obedience to the King wipes 
 the Cry me of it out of vs. 
 
 Wi)Ltmt. But if the Caufebe not good.the King him. 
 fclfe hath a heauie Reckoning to make , when all thoft 
 Legges, and Armes.and Heads, chopt off in aBattaile, 
 IhaU ioyne together at the latter day ,and cry all, Wee dy- 
 ed at fuch a place, feme f wearing, lome crying for a Sur- 
 gean; fome vpcn their Wlues, left poore behind them ; 
 tome vpori the Debts they owe.fomc vpon their Children 
 rawly left : I am afeat'd, there are few dye well,that dye 
 iniDattaile: forhowcan they charitably difpofe of any 
 thing, when IBlood is iheir argument? Now.ifthefemen 
 doe not dye well, it will be a blackmailer for the King, 
 that led them to it ; who to difobey,were againft ill pro- 
 portion of fubiedion. 
 
 King. So, if a Sonne that is by his Father fent about 
 Mcrchandizc.doc finfully mifcarry vpon the Sea;thc isn- 
 putationof his wickedneOe, by your rule, fnouid be im- 
 pofed vpon his Father that fcnc him : or if a Serusnt, vn- 
 dec his Maftets command, tranfporting a fumme of Mo 
 ney.be aflay led by Robbrrs,and dye in many irrecoricii'd 
 Iniquities ; you may call the bufincfle of the Mafler tho 
 author of the Seruants damnation : but this ts not fo : 
 The King is not bound to anfvver the pattuular ending; 
 of Ins Souldiers, the Father of his Sonne, nor the Matter 
 of his Seruant ; for they purpofe not their deach , whciv 
 they purpofe their feruices. BeHdes,there is no King, be 
 his Caufe neucr fo fpotlefle, if it come to the arbii.e- 
 ment of Swords, can rrye it out with ail vnf potted Soul- 
 diers : fome ( peraduenture ) haue on them the guilt of 
 premeditated and conrriued Murther; fome. of begui- 
 ling Virgins with the broken Scales of Penurie ; fome, 
 making the Wanes their Butwarke^hat haue before go- 
 red the gentie Bofome of Peace with Pillage and Robbe - 
 ne. Now, if thefe men haue defeated the Law, and out- 
 runnc Nniue punishment ; though they can out-rVrip 
 men, they haue no wings to flye from God. Warre is 
 his Beadle, Warre is his Vengeance : fo that here mer. 
 are punifht, for before breach of the Kings Lawes.ir. 
 now the Kings Quarrell : where theyfeared thed<rath, 
 they haue borne life away; and where they would bee 
 fafe, they perifh. Then it they dye vnprouided, no more- 
 is the King guiltie of their damnation, then hee was be- 
 fore guilcie ot thole Impieties, for the which they are 
 now vifited. EuerySubicSs Outie is the Kings, but 
 >:uery Subicfts Soole is his owne. Therefore Should 
 euery Souldier in the Wirres doe as euery ficke man in 
 his Bed, wafh euery Moth out of his Confcience : and 
 dying fo, Death is to him aduanrage ; or not dying, 
 the time was blefliedly lort,wherein fuch preparation was 
 gayned : and in him that efcapes, it were not finne to 
 thinke, thai making God fo free an offer,he let him out- 
 Jius thatday, toftehisGreacneffe, and to teach others 
 how they mould prepare. 
 
TbeDfeofHemytheKft. 
 
 Wit. 'Titcertaine,euery man that dye* ill.tbe illTpon 
 his owne bead.the King is not to anfwcr it. 
 
 'Bates. I doe not defire hee fhould anfwer for me. and 
 yet I determine to fight luftily for him. 
 
 King. I my feife heard the King fay be would not be 
 ranfom'd. 
 
 W3f . I, hee Taid fo, to make v s fight cheareful ly : but 
 when our throats are cut, hee may be ranforo'd, and wee 
 ns'rctbe wifcr- 
 
 Kmg: If { liue to fe: it, I will t>eucr truft his word af- 
 (tr. 
 
 Wi&. You pay hitn then: that's a perillous (hot out 
 of an Elder Gunne.that a poore and a priuat e difplcafure 
 candoeagamfta Monarch : yon may asweil goe about 
 to torne toe Sunne to ye,with' fanning in htt face with 3 
 Peacocks feather : You'Ie Ocucr truft his word after; 
 come,'is afoolifh faying. 
 
 Xing. Your reproof? is fomcthing too round,! fhould 
 be angry vcith you,if rhe time were conucnicnt, 
 
 WtH. Let it bee a Q^arrell bctvvecnc T$ , if you 
 liue. 
 
 King. I embrace it 
 
 tfiU, How fhaH 1 knaw thee ageine ? 
 
 K*%. due meany Gage of thine, end I will weare it 
 in my Bonnet : Then if eucr thondar'ft acknowledge it, 
 I wiHmakfc it rny Quarrci!. 
 
 MB. Heere's my Gloue : Ciue mee another of 
 thine. 
 
 Kitg There. 
 
 WtH. This *\(\ I alfo weare in my Cap . if eucr thou 
 come to me, and fay.afttr to morrow,This is my Gloue, 
 by this Hand I will cake thec a box out he earc. 
 
 King. If cuer I liue to fee it.I will challenge it. 
 
 W0i. Thou dar'rt as well be hang'd. 
 
 King. Weil, I will doc it , though I ta'.-ethtc in the 
 Kings companie. 
 
 MS. Keepe thy word : fare thec well. 
 
 'Battt. Be friends you Englifh fooles, be friends, wee 
 bauc French Quarrels cnow.ifjou cduld tell hoW tb rec- 
 kon.. Exit Soutdifri . 
 
 King. Indeede the French may lay cwentic French 
 Ccownes to one, they will beat vs, for they beare them 
 on their (boulders : but it is no EnglifhTreafon to cut 
 French Cro wne$, and to morrow the King himfelfc will 
 be a Clipper. 
 
 Vpoilthe King.Ict tf s our Liues,ouc Soales, 
 Our Dcbcs,our careful! Wiues, 
 Our Chitdren.ind our Sinnes,lay on the Kin" : 
 We muB beare all. 
 
 O hard Condition.Twin-horne with Greatnefie, 
 Subitft co thcbeeath of euery foole.whoft fence 
 No more can feele.buc his owne wringing. 
 What infinite hearts-cafe muft Kings neglect, 
 That priuatc men enioy ! 
 And whs: haue Kings, that Priuates haue not too, 
 Sauc Ceremonie, fauc gcnerall Ceremonie ? 
 And what art thou.thou Idoll Ceremonie? 
 What kind of God art thou? that futTer'ft more 
 Of morall griefcs,thcn doe thy worfliippers. 
 What are thy Rents? what are thy Comrnings in? . 
 O Ceicmonie.fhew me buc thy. worth. 
 What ? i* thy Soule of Odoration ? 
 Art thgu ought elfe but Place,Degree,aud Forme, 
 Creating awe and feare in other men ? 
 Wherein thou art leffe happy.being fea/d. 
 Then they in fearing. 
 
 What drink'if thou ofc,in ftead of Homage fww, 
 
 But poyfon'd flatterie ? O-.bc fick, greu Greatnefle, 
 
 And bid thy Ceremonie giue thec cure. 
 
 Thinks thou the fierie Feuer will goe otic 
 
 With Titles bio wne from Adulation? 
 
 Will it giue place to flexure and low bending > 
 
 Canft thou,vvhcn thoo command'ft the beggers knee, 
 
 Command the health of it f No,thou prowd Dceatne, 
 
 That play 'ft fo fubtilly with a Kings Repofc 
 
 I am a King that find thec : and I know,* 
 
 Tis not the Balme.theSceptcr.and the Ball, 
 
 The Sword,the Mafe,theCrowne Imperial] . 
 
 The enter-dffued Robe oGold and Pearle, 
 
 The farfed Title running'fore the King, 
 
 The Thronche fits on: nor the Tyde of Porope, 
 
 That beatfs vpon the high &ore of this World : 
 
 No,not all tliefe,thncc-gorgcous Ceremoak ; 
 
 Not all thefc.Uy'd in Bed Mikflicall fc 
 
 Can fleepe fo found!y,as the wretched Slaue: 
 
 Who with'a body fiil'd.and vacant mind. 
 
 Gets him to reft, cram'd with di (trefleful! brwd, 
 
 Neuerfees homdeN'ight.thea-.ild of Hell : 
 
 But like a Lacquey, from the Rife to Set, 
 
 S weates in the eye of Pbtim ; and all Night 
 
 Sleepei in litjnm : next day after dawnc } 
 
 Doth rife and helpe Hiperio to his Hoi fe, 
 
 And followes fo the euer-tunningyeere 
 
 With profitable labour to his Graue; 
 
 And but forCercmonic.fucha Wretch, 
 
 Winding vp Daycs with toyle,a~nd Nights with Qeepe, 
 
 Had the tbre-Aand and vantage of & King. 
 
 The SUue,a Member of the Coumreycs peace. 
 
 Enioy cs it ; but in grofle bnine little wots. 
 
 What watch the King kecpes.to maintaine the peace; 
 
 Whole howres, the Pcfant bed aduanttges. 
 
 Enter frprtgkam. 
 
 Er f . Wy Lord.yourNoblcs'iealous of yourabfenc^ 
 Sceke through yourCsmoe to find you. 
 
 King. Good old Knight ,colled them all together 
 At my icnt : He be before thee. 
 
 Erp. I fliall doo't.my Lord. Exit. 
 
 Knr. OGod f Butailes.fteelemy Souldiers hart^ 
 Pofleflc them not with fearc : Take from them new 
 The fence of teckning of th'oppofcd nomben t 
 Pluck their hearts rrom them. Not to day, O Lord, 
 
 not to day, thinkc not vpon the fault 
 
 My Father madc.in compaffing she Crowne. 
 
 1 Ricbturds body haue interred new, 
 
 And on it haue beflowed more contrite team, 
 Then from it iffued forced drops of blood. 
 Fiue hundred poore I haue in yeerely pay, 
 Who twice a day their wither' d hands hold vp 
 Toward Heauen,to pardftn blood : 
 And I haoe built.twoChauntries, 
 Where (he fad and folemne Priefts Hngftiil 
 For RieharJt Soulc. More will I doe : 
 Though all that I can doe.is nothirtg worth j 
 Since that my Penitence comet artei all, 
 Imploring pardon. 
 
 ? I s 
 
 Gitttt. My Liege 
 
 Kuig . My Brother Cloucefters 
 
 J know thy errand, I will goe with thee . 
 The diy.my fiiend,and fl things ftay forme. 
 
 I, 
 
 rtrr 
 
The Life of Henry the Fift. 
 
 Kemtmrtfaid And giue their farting 
 
 Exttr tot Dftfhi t Uruancc 
 'BtMtmont, 
 
 * The Sunne doth gild our Armour p, rnj 
 Lords. 
 
 ?)elpb. Monte Cbtual.- My Horfe, VtrUt Laet)**?: 
 Ha. 
 
 OrtgMCt. Oh braue Spirit. 
 Dolpb. Vi*le!t9cs<3rterre. 
 Orlemce. Rienpuute*ir&feK. 
 7)elpb. C.Coufia Or/. *ter Cfnfttfa. 
 
 Now my Lord Conftable? 
 
 Cmfl. Hearke how our Stcedci , for prefent Seruice 
 
 Dolfb. Mount them.and make incifion in their Hides, 
 That their hot blood may t'pin in Englifh eyes, 
 And doubt them with fupcrfluous courage : ha. 
 
 &H.What,wil you hauc them weep our Horfes blood? 
 How (hall we then behold their natural! teares ? 
 
 Enter (JWejjettger. 
 
 tMtjfag. The EngHfli arc cmbattaiPd, you French 
 Peerev 
 
 COT/. To Horfe ypu gallant Princes.flraight to Horfe. 
 Doe but behold yond poore and ftarued Band, 
 And yourfaire (hew (hall fuck away theirSoulcs, 
 Leauing them but the (hales and huskes of men, 
 There isnotworkc enough for all our hands, 
 Scarce blood enough in all their fickly Vcincs, 
 To giuc each naked Curtleax a fhyne, 
 That our French Gallants (hall to day draw out, 
 And (heath for lack of fport. Let vs but Ijjow on them, 
 The vapour of OUT Valour will OTC-turne them 
 Tis pofiriue againft all exceptions, Lords, 
 That our fupetfiuous Lacqutes,andour Pefants, 
 Who in vanecefTarie action fwarme 
 About our Squares of Bauaile, were enow 
 To purge this field of .fuch a hilJingFoe; 
 Though we vpon this Mountains* Bafu by, 
 Tooke ftand for Idle fpecplation : 
 But that our Honours mufi not. What's to fay * 
 A Tery little little let vs doe, 
 And all is done : then let the Trumpets found 
 The Tucket Sonuancc,3nd the Note to mount: 
 For our approach (hall fo much dare the field,' 
 That England (hall couch downe in feaie^nd yeeJd. 
 
 Eater Gr**xdprte. 
 
 CrW/nw/Why do you ftay fo long,my Lrds of France? 
 Yond Hand Carrions, defpcratcof their bones, 
 111-fauoredlybecome the Morning field : 
 Their ragged Curtainfts poorely are let loofe, 
 And our Ay re fiiakcs them paffingfcornefully. 
 Biggec^f^r/ feemes banqu'rout in their beggcr'd Hoaft, 
 And faintly througha ruttie Beuerpeepes. 
 The Horfemcn fit like fixed Candlefiicki, 
 With Torch.Oauc; in their hand: and their poore lades 
 Lob down: their hcads,dronping the hides and hips : 
 Tbe ggmme downc roping from their pale-dead eyes. 
 And in their pale dull mouthes the 'ly mold Bitt 
 Lyes foule with chaw*d-gra{Te,ftiU and motionlelTa. 
 And their executors, the knauifli Crowes, 
 Blyc o'c thcm-all, impatient for their howre. 
 Dcfctiption cannot fiitc it felfc ia words, 
 To demonftrate the Life of fuch a Battaile, 
 In life fa 1iuet(Te,* it fheVues it felfe. 
 
 CP. They hu ftid their prayers, 
 And they fky tor death. 
 
 we goe fend them Dmners.and fre/h Sutcs, 
 
 And giue their tailing Horics Frouender 
 And after fight with them ? 
 
 mft. I ftay but for my Guard : on 
 To the field. I will the Banner from aTrumpet take. 
 And vfe it for my hafte. Come,come away, 
 The Sunne is high.and we out-weare the'day . Ext 
 
 Enter GioMCtfttr 
 
 mtb all eu Hoaft : S*lub*Tj,'aJL 
 
 xer, 
 
 Clone. Where is the King? 
 
 8edf. The KinghimfcHe ts rode torievf their Bat- 
 tailt. 
 
 wft. Of righting men they haue full threescore thoo- 
 fand. 
 
 xt . There's fiue to one,befides they all are fre(h. 
 
 Stdisb. Gods Arme ftrike with v$,'ti$ a fearefull oddw. 
 God buy' you Princes all ; lie to roy Charge: 
 If we no more meet, till we meet in Heaucn ; 
 Then ioyfully.my Noble Lord of Bedford, 
 My dcare Lord Gloucefier.and my good Lord E 
 And my kind Kmfman, Warriors all,adieu. 
 <r^/.Farwel! good Saiuktvrj& good luck go with thet: 
 And yet I doe thee wrong,to mind trite of it, 
 For thou art fram'd of the firme truth of valour. 
 
 Ext. Farwell kind Lord: fight valiantly today. 
 
 Btdf. HeisasluIlofValourasofKindneire, 
 Princely in both* 
 
 Giter tbe King. 
 
 mfl. O that we ROW had here 
 But one tentKoufand of thofe men in England, 
 That doe no workc to day. 
 
 King. W hat's he that wi&cs fo ? 
 
 MyCoufinWf/?wAai No.my faire Coufm > 
 
 1 f we arc markt to dye, we are enow 
 
 To doe our Countrey jofle : and if to liue, 
 
 The fewer mn,the greater (hare of honour. 
 
 Gods will,! pray thce with not one man mote. 
 
 By loaf, I am not couetous for Gold, 
 
 Nor care I who doth feed vpojl my coft : 
 
 It y ernes me not,if men my Garments weare ; 
 
 Such outward things dwell nor in my dchres. 
 
 But if it be a fmhe tocouet Honor, 
 
 I am the moft offending Soule aliue. 
 
 No 'faith .my Couzc,wi(h not a man from England : 
 
 Gods peace.l would not loofe fo great an Honor, 
 
 As one man more me thinkes would (hare from me, 
 
 For the beft hope I haue. O.doenot wifli one more : 
 
 Rather proclaime it (wt{lmerlr>d) through my Hoaft, 
 
 That he which hath no (tomark to this figbr, 
 
 Let him depart,hisPafpon (hall be made, 
 
 And Crownes for Conuoy put into hisPurfe : 
 
 We would not dye in that mans coropanie, 
 
 That feareshis fellow/hip, to dye withvs 
 
 This day is call'd the Feaft of Crifyiat : 
 
 He that out-liues this day.and comes fafe home, 
 
 Will ftand a tip-tee when this dy is named, 
 
 Aivi rowfe him at the Name of Crijpi**. 
 
 He that (hail fee this day, and line oid age, 
 
 Will yecrely on the Vigil fcaft his neighbours, 
 
 And fay,co morrow is Saint frijbua. 
 
 Then-will he ftrip hisfleeue,and mew his skarrcs r 
 
 Old menforget 5 yet all ftiaU be forgot : 
 
 But heele temember.with aduintges, 
 
 What fears he<Jid that day. Then (hall our Natnei, 
 
 Familiar in his mouth as houfehold words, 
 
 Harry 
 
TkeLifeofHenytheFtft. 
 
 Kttrrj the King, Bedford and Exeter, 
 
 warrisk. and Tatief, Sdubxn and (jlettccfter, 
 
 Be in their flowing Caps frefbly remembred. 
 
 This ftory (hall the good man teach his fonns : 
 
 And CriftiseCr$i4u&a\\neK goeby, 
 
 Prom this day to the ending cf the World, 
 
 But we in it (hall be remembred ; 
 
 We few,we happy few,wc band of brothers : 
 
 per he to day tbac (hecb his blood with me, 
 
 Shall be my broiher: be he ne're fo vile, 
 
 This day (hall gentle his Condition. 
 
 And Gentlemen in England.no w a bed, 
 
 Shall thinke themfclues accurfl they were not here, 
 
 And hold their Manhoods chcape.whilcs any fpeaket, 
 
 That fought wuh va vpon Saint Criftints day. 
 
 Enter Salisbury. 
 
 Sal. My Soueraign Lord.beftow your feife vtith fpeed: 
 The French are brauely in their batrailes fet, 
 And will with all expedience charge on vs. 
 
 ** All thingt are ready ,if our mind* be fa. 
 
 Weft. Perifh the man, whofe mind is bsck ward now. 
 
 King. Thou do'ft not wi(h more helpe from England, 
 Couze? 
 
 tvtft. God will.my Lige,would you and I alone, 
 Without more helpe,cou!d fight this Royal! bauaile. 
 
 King. Why now thou haft, vnwifh: fine thoufand men: 
 Which likes me better,then to with vs one. 
 You know your places: God be with you aJL 
 
 Tuck**- E*terJ&>itti<y. 
 
 JlfiMt. Once more I come to know of the e King Harry, 
 If for thy Ranfome thou wilt now compound, 
 Beforethy moft a(Turcd Oucrthronv: 
 Tor certainly,(hou art fo neere the Gulfe, 
 Thou needs muftbe englucted. Befide,in mercy: 
 The Conftable defires thee,thou wilt mind 
 Thy followers of Repentance; that their Soutes 
 May make a peaceful! snd a fwect retyre 
 from offthcft fields: whcref wretches) dir poors bodies 
 Muft lye and fetter. 
 
 King. Who hath femthee now? 
 
 Afomt. The Confhble of France, 
 
 Kvig. Ipray thec beare my former Anfwer back t 
 Bid thernatchieuerne,snd then fellmy bonei. 
 Good God.why fiiould they mock poorc fellowes thus t 
 The man that once did fell the Lyons tkin 
 While the beaft Hu'd.waskill'd with hunting him. 
 Amany of our bodyes flwfl no doubt 
 Find Natiue Graues: vpon the which,! cruft 
 Shall witneHe Hue in Brafie of this dayes worke. 
 Aod thofe that leaue their valiant bones in France, 
 Dying likeaien,thoughburysd in your Dunghills, 
 They (hall be fam'd : tor there the Sun (hall greet them. 
 And draw their honors reeking vp to Heaucn. 
 Leauing their earthly parts to choake your Clyme, 
 The fnaell whereof (nail breed a Plague inprance. 
 Marke then abounding valour in our Englifn : 
 That being dead ,like to the bullets craftng, 
 Brcake out into a fecond courfe of mifchicte, 
 Killing in rclapfe of Mortaiitie. 
 Let me fpcake prowdly : Tell theConftable, 
 We are but Warriors for the working day : 
 Oui Oaynefle and our Gilt are all befnayrcht 
 With taynie Marching in the painefull field. 
 There's not a piece of feather in our HoaAt 
 Good argumeni(I hope) we wrii not flye ; 
 
 And time hatb worne vs into flonentie. 
 But by the Mafle a our hearts are io the trim : 
 And my pooie Souldiers tell me,yet ere Mi ght, 
 Theyle be in freflict Robes,or they will pluck 
 The gay new Coats o're the French Souldiers betdy, 
 Andturoetbemoucof ferulce. If they doe this, 
 Ai if God pleafe, they GiaD ; tnj Ranfonae then 
 Willfoonebeleuyed. 
 Herauld,faue thou thy labour : 
 Come thou no more for RanforndgcntleHertuld, 
 They (hall haue none,! fvveare,but thefe my ioynts: 
 Which if they haue^as I will leaue vm them, 
 Sh.Uyetlcl them liulc.tcll the Con(table. 
 
 Ai*x t I (halloing Harrj. And fo fare thee well : 
 Thouneuer (hah beare Kerauld any more. Exit. 
 
 King. I feare thou wilt once raore come againe for a 
 Ranfome. 
 
 Enter TV*?. 
 
 Torkf. My Lord,mofl humbly on my knee I begge 
 The leading of the Yaw?rd. 
 
 Now Souldiers mirch away, 
 
 And how thou pleafetlGod,difpofe the day. Exeuttt. 
 
 . Sxtttrfont. 
 Enter Pijlottfretietj So*titer,Biy. 
 
 Pifi. YceldCurre. 
 
 Prt(b, le penfe qee voiu eSet U ijtHtSham & box qitA- 
 liree. 
 
 Pift. Qoalutie calmie cufturc me. Art thou a Gentle- 
 man ? What is shy Name ? di(cuf!e. 
 
 French. O Seigntttr Die*, 
 
 Pi/?. O SignieorDeweihould be aGentleman: per- 
 pend my words OSignieurDewe,and marke: O Signieur 
 Dewe, thou dyeft on point of Fox, except O Signieur 
 thou doe giue to me egregious Ranfome. 
 
 Trench. Ofrer.net iKifrrccoriie *je pitet, de mej. 
 
 Pift. Moy (hall not feme ,1 will haue fortie Moyes:for 
 I will fetch thy rymme put at thy Throat, in droppes of 
 Crimfon blood. 
 
 Trench. Eft il imfoflibled'efebaner It force dt ton kr*. 
 
 Ptft. Btafle,Curre?thou damned and luzutiousKouo* 
 caine Goat, onVfl me Braffe ? 
 
 fcftieb. Oferdwieemoy. 
 
 Pift. Say'ft thou me fo ? it that a Tonne of Moyes ? 
 Come hither boy,aske me this flaue in French what is bis 
 Name. 
 
 'Bvj . Efewte tmtmtut eftes veta affc&t f 
 
 French. UitatfiettrU Fer. 
 
 'Bay. He feyes his Name is JVf.fVr. 
 
 Pift. M.Fr .- lie fer him,and fit ke him,end ferret him: 
 difculTe the fame in French vnto hioi. 
 
 2r. I doe not know the French for fer.and ferrer.and 
 firke. 
 
 Tift. Bi d him prepare/or 1 will cut his throat. 
 
 frexcb. gutditilMeunpeierl 
 
 "Boy. II me camnnxdt A ve*t dirt (fu vent fails few 
 prtfi, ctf refold* iej en difrofee taut tflvre de coitfpti vejlrg 
 
 > v .. O\.y, cuppefe gorge permafby pefant , vnlefle 
 luoa L.ue me Crowncs,braue Crownesjor mangled (halt 
 thou be by this my Sword. 
 
 French. O levetu fifffltetMtrraatmrdeT>ieatiMffr- 
 dormer Je fun UGeiitilkfOMdfbmiatifimgtrdtntviti&It 
 i/oiu dmutrq deux cent tfetu. 
 
 PijL What ate bis words 1 
 
 gjy.Hg 
 
88 
 
 The UfcofHenrytheFift. 
 
 Eoj. He prayei you to faue his life, he it aGenileman 
 of* good hou(c, and for hit ranfom be will giuf you two 
 hundred Crownej. 
 
 Pift. Tell him my fury fl.all abate,and I theCrownes 
 
 willuke. 
 
 Frtn . Tttit (JU*nfle*r tfui dil lit 
 
 Bgj. Encsri <]*'t,'et cintrtifon ftrerxent ^ftrdemrr **- 
 car.t prifanntr: tttant-monipoitr let efcms q*t tieitt Ujt *pr- 
 mettftl rfl content * VIMS donnis It Itbtrit It fifrtcbifcmemt. 
 
 Fre. S*rmt:&nKxftvtiud>i*ei*utri rtmtrclo*f,tt 
 It metftinu IXKTCX <pu It inttmbe jentrt Ut mam. Jfvn Chi- 
 unlter It ptnft It pint kr*nt v*lint tt tret dijtinit fgtitur 
 <t An'Uterrt. 
 
 Fiji. Expound vnto me boy. 
 
 By. He giues you voon his knee* * thoufand thinks, 
 and he citecmeshinYfelif* happy, that he hath fain* into 
 the hands of one (is he th inkej) the moft braue, valorous 
 and thrice-worthy figncur of England. 
 
 Pifl. As 1 fuckc blood, I will Tome mercy (hew. Fol- 
 low mec, 
 
 "Boy S*a*< 1/ow It frond Cttpittvttt 
 Idldneurr know fofuH a voyce iffucfromfo empties 
 heart ; but the faying U true. The empty teflel makes the 
 greateft found, TfarJW/f and A^mhad tenne t'in.cs mere 
 valour, then this roaring diurll i'tholdeplay, that euerie 
 onemsypaytehisriayles with a woodden dagger, and 
 thay are both hang'd, ar>4 fo would this be, u hee dorft 
 freaJe tny thing aduenturoufly. I rouft ftay with the 
 Lackies with the luggage of our camp, the French might 
 haue a good pray ot vs, if he kittw of u, tor thetc is none 
 to guard it but boycs. Exit. 
 
 . Orltmet % B*rtt*, D'lpk*, 
 
 Co*. ODi*l!. 
 
 Or/. OJi*e*r It it rt perdU^tnUt et ferJif. 
 
 Dot. (JMor DitMMM vit, all U confounded all, 
 Reproach, and cuetUlting (hame 
 Sits mocking in our Plumes. A fbtrt Al*r*m. 
 
 Omefi.hM.tt ForiHt, do not rUnne Iway. 
 - C*n. Why all our rnk are broke. 
 
 Del. O perdurable fharue, let's frab our fellies : 
 Be thefeihc wretches that we plaid at dice for ? 
 
 Or/. Is this the King we lent too, for his ranfome ? 
 
 "Bur. Shame, and etemall Qiame, nothing but (ha me, 
 Let vi dye in once more backe againe, 
 And he that will not follow Burttn now, 
 Let him go hence, and with his cap in hand 
 Like a bale Pander hold the Chamber doore, 
 Whilft a bafc flaue, no gentler then my dogge, 
 His faired daughter is contaminated. 
 
 <:. Diforder that hath fpoy I'd v s/riend YS now, 
 Let vs on heapes go offer vp our Hues. 
 
 Or/. We arc enow yet liuir^ in the Field, 
 To (mother vp the Englifh in oar throngs, 
 ]f any order might be thought vpon. 
 
 'Bur. The diutll take Order now, He to the throng; 
 Let life be Oiort, elfc (hame will be too long. Exit. 
 
 Alarm. Et<r the Ri* 4*J bit tr*pu, 
 mtb Prtfiaurr. 
 
 KJ* . Well htue we done.thrice- raliant Coonrrimcn, 
 Bat all's not done, yet krepe the French the field. 
 Sx. The D.ofYork commends hint toyour Maiefty 
 
 JTMf.LiueshegoodVncklei thrice within thishourt 
 I faw him downc ; thrice vp tgainc, and fighting. 
 From Helmet to the fpurre, all blood be was. 
 
 xt. In which array (braue Soldier) doth be lye, 
 I arding the plaine : and by his bloody fide, 
 ( Yaake-fellow to his honour-owing- wounds) 
 The Noble Earleof SurToIkealfolra. 
 Suffolke fir ft dyed, and Yorke all hagled ouer 
 Comes to hrtn, where in gore he lay infteeped, 
 And takes him by the Beard, ki(Tes the gaflict 
 That bloodily did yavroe vpon bis face. 
 He cryes aloud jTarry my Cofin Suffolke, 
 My foule (hall thine keepe company to heaucn t 
 Tarry (fwecifoulc) for mine, then Sye a-brefi : 
 As in this glorious and well-foughten field 
 We kept together in our Chiuakie. 
 Vpon thcfe words I came, and cheer'd him vp, 
 
 He frail'd me in the face, raught me his hand, 
 
 And with a feeble gripe, fayet : Deere my Lord, 
 
 Commend my ftruice to my Soueraigne, 
 
 S.o did he turne, and ouer Suffolkej rttcke 
 
 He threw his wounded arme,nd kifthis.lippt 1 . 
 
 And fo efpous'd to death, with blood he Ictl'd 
 
 A Tcftarneni of Noble-ending- loue : 
 
 The prettie and Tweet manner of it forc'd 
 
 Thofe waters from me, which 1 would haue flop'd. 
 
 But I had not fo much of man in mee, 
 
 And all my mother came into mine eyes. 
 
 And gaue me vp to teares. 
 King. I blame you not. 
 
 For hearing this, I mu8 perforce compound 
 
 With mixtfull eyes, or they will iiTue to. AUrum 
 
 But hearkc, what new alarum is this fame ? 
 
 The French haue re-cnforc'd their fcattet'd men : 
 
 Then every fouldioor k.Il his Prifoners, 
 
 Ciuc the word through. ** 
 
 Quartuf. 
 
 Tin. Sin the poyes and the luggage, Tuwpreffely 
 againft the Law of Armes , tis M arrant a peece of kruoe- 
 ry marke you now, as can bee ofTcrt in your Confcicacc 
 now, is it not? 
 
 Gtw. Tis certatne, there's not a boy left iliue^nd the 
 Cowardly Rafcalls that rartne from the battaile h* done 
 chU daughter : betides they haue burned and carried c- 
 vay all that was in the Kings Tent, wherefore the King 
 moft worthily hath caus'd euery foldioui to cut hit pri- 
 foners throat. O'tit a gallant King. 
 
 Tim. I. bee was pome at Mf**tk Captaioe Gtmtr : 
 What call you the Townes nme where Altxutdn the 
 pig was borne 
 
 . 
 
 flu. Why I pnyvon, is not pig, great? The pig, or 
 the grear, or the mighty, or the huge, or the magnani- 
 mous, aic all one reckonings t faue the phrafe is a lidc TO. 
 rations. 
 
 I thinke Altxadtr the Great was borne in 
 Ms Father was ctl\i Pbttop of M*t<b., ! 
 
 I thirie it is in Mutdm where t^ffanMb' u 
 
 pocnc. 
 
TbeLifeofHemytheFift. 
 
 pome : I tell you Csptame, if you looke in the Maps of 
 the Of Id, I warrant you fall finde in ioe comparifons be- 
 tweene <jM.acedan & M 'onraout h ,lhw ihc luxation* looke 
 you, is t>oih alike. There is a Riuer in ^Macfdan,^ there 
 ii alfomoreoucr aRiuerat 'Mavmanth, it iscalTu Wye at 
 Metmouth : but It is out of my ptaines, what is the name 
 of the other Riucr : but 'tis all one, tis alike at my fingers 
 11 to my fingers, and there is Salmons in boih . If you 
 marke Alexundtn life well, Harry of Manmoaihes life is 
 comeafter it tndjffereiu well. for there is figures in all 
 thing*. Alexander God knowes. and you know, in his 
 rsges.aud hn furies ,and his wraths, and his chollers, nd 
 hismoodes, and his dilpleafuret, and his irrdigimions, 
 and aifo being a little intoxicates in his prunes, did in 
 his Ales and his angers (looke you) kill his bell friend 
 Cljis. 
 
 GVTT. Out King ii not like him in that, he neuer kill'd 
 any of bis friends. 
 
 Flu. Jt is not well done (marke you now) to take the 
 tales out of my mouth, ere it is made and fimfhed.I fpeak 
 but in the figures, and companions of it : 3$ sHevoadrr 
 kild his fncodfljiiii, being fn his Ales and hisCuppe;; fo 
 lfo Hurry (JMonmoHth being in Ins tight wutes, and his 
 go >d tudgemcnt,turn'd away the fat Knight with the 
 great belly doublet : he was ful! of iefts, and gypes, and 
 knauenes, and mocket, I haue forgot hisnaroe, 
 
 Flu. Tbet is he : lie tell you, there is good men pome 
 at (JMmnxvrrii. 
 
 Go*. Heere comes his Maiefiy 
 
 Al* 
 
 m. Inter King Hurry tmdBnrt 
 with frtfmert Flottrifh. 
 
 Ki"g. I was not angry fince I came toFrance, 
 Vntill thi. inftaiit. Take a Trumpet Herald, 
 Ridethou vruothe Horfemen on yond hill : 
 Jfthey will fight with vs, bid them come downe, 
 Or voyde the field : they do offend our fight. 
 If they'l do neither, we wnl come to (hem, 
 And make them sker awav, as fwift as fiones 
 Enforced from the old Affyrian flings; 
 Befides, wee'l cut the throats of thole we hue, 
 And not a man of them thai wefhil! take, 
 Shall tafte our mercy. Go and tel! them fo. 
 Enter Mtxiiffj. 
 
 Ext. Here comes rhe Herald ot the French, my Liege 
 
 Glo. His eyes are humbler then they vs'd to be. 
 
 Ring. How now, whaimeanestbw Herald ? Know il 
 
 thou not, 
 
 That I haue fiiv'd thefe bones of mine {ot ranfome? 
 Com'ft thou agaiuefor ranfome ? 
 
 Tier. No great King / 
 I coo* to tbee for chati table Licenfe, 
 That we may wandet ore this bloody field, 
 Tobookcoordead,and then to bury them, 
 To fort our Nobles from our common men. 
 For many of our Princes ( woe the while) 
 Lyodrown'd and foak'd in mercenary blood : 
 So do our vulgar drench their peafant limbet 
 In blood ofPrinces , and with wounded fieedt 
 Fret fet-lockedecpe in gore, and with wiJderage 
 Ycrke out their armed beeles at their dead maftcrs, 
 Killing them twice. O giue vs leaue great King, 
 To view the field in fafety, *nd difpwe 
 Ofthirdeadbcxii4. 
 
 Km, I tell thee truly Herald, 
 1 know not if <he day be our* or n, 
 For yet a many of your borfcmca peere, 
 And gallop ore the field. 
 
 Her. The day is yours. 
 
 Km. PraifedbeGod.andnotottrftrengthfor it< 
 Wht is thu Cartle cali'd that ftands baid by. 
 
 Hrr. They call it Agaict. . 
 
 Kjag. Then call we this the field o 
 Fought on the day ofCrtflnrift>i**uj. 
 
 Flu. YonrGrandfathct'offainoujmemory(an'tp!e3f< 
 your Maietty) and your great Vncle Edward the. Placke 
 Prince of Wales.as I haue read in the Chronicles, fcnighi 
 a moft prauc pattle here in France. 
 
 Kim. TbeydidF/Bffloj. 
 
 Ha. Your Maiefty faye* very true: If your Malefties. 
 is remernbrcd of it, the Welchmen did good feruicema 
 Garden where Leckes did grow, wearing Leckes in their 
 Mm mem 6caps, which your MateAykoowto thishoure 
 is an honourable badge of the feruice: And \ do beleeue 
 yout Majefty takes no fcornc towcare the Leekevppon 
 S. Tauiei day. 
 
 King. I weate it for a memorable honor r 
 For I am Welch you know good Countrifflin. 
 
 /7*. Allti.ewaterin Wye, cannot wafhyoor Maje- 
 ftics Welfhploodoutofyourpody, I can tell youthtt : 
 Godpleffe it, and preferuc it, as long as it plcaieshff 
 Grace.and his Maiefty too. 
 
 Km. Thankcs good ray Countrymen. 
 
 flit. By lefha, I amyour Maiefties Countreyman, I 
 care not who know it: I will confcflc it to ail the Grid, I 
 need not to be afharned of your Maiefty.praifed be God 
 fo long as your Maiefty is an honcR man. 
 
 Kiag. Good keep* me fo. 
 
 enter mtiaau. 
 Our Heralds go with him, 
 Bring me iuft notice of the number sdcad 
 On both our parts. Call yonder fellow hither. 
 
 Ext. Souldier, you rnuft come to the Kiag. 
 
 Km Souldier, why weat'ft thon that Gloue in thy 
 Capp< ? 
 
 Wtll: And'tpleafeyourMaiefty, ti the gage of one 
 that I fhould hgrx wiihsll.tf he be altue. 
 
 Kin. AnBnglifhman? 
 
 Vfd. And'tpleafeyour Maiefty.aRafcall tharfwag. 
 gei'd with me laft night : who if aliuc^andeuer Hart to 
 challenge this Gloue, I haue fworiie to tAke him a boxe 
 a'th ere : or if I cau fee my Gloue in his cappe, which he 
 fwore ai he was a Souldjer he would weare(if aliue^I -wil 
 (hike it out foundly. 
 
 Km. What thinkc you CapuineF/M&, is it fit this 
 fouldier kecpehls oath. 
 
 flit. HeeisaCraueuandaVillaineelfe, aiid't pease 
 your Maiefty ;n my confcience. 
 
 King. It may bee, hit enemy is a Gendercan of gteat 
 fort quite from the anfwer of hit degree. 
 
 Ft*. Though he be as good a lentleman as the diucl is. 
 as Lucifer and Bclzebub himfelfe, it is nece&ry (looke 
 your Grace) that he kecpe his vow and his oath: If nee 
 bee periuf'd (fee yoa now), his repurationit as arrant a 
 vHieincanda [ackefawce > aseuerhisblacke (hootrodd 
 vpon Gods ground, and his earth, in my confcience law 
 
 Kiit. Thenkeepe tby?owfirrah,wbcnihoumet'ft 
 the fellow. 
 
 Wd. So, I wtl my Liege, as I line, 
 
 K. Who fcru'ft thou vndcf? 
 
The Life <f Henry the Ftft. 
 
 Will- Vndcr Captaine (jw,roy Liege. 
 
 F/*. Cwtr is a good Captaine , and is 'good know- 
 ledge and liccrauycd in the Wanes. 
 
 JCpr . Oil him hithct to me,Souldier. 
 
 Wit. I will my Liege. **. 
 
 Kffg. Heref/w/Aw, weare thoo this fauoor forme,*nd 
 flicke it in.thyCappe : when Alanfe* and rny felfe were 
 downe together,! plucktthisGlouc from his Hclmc: If 
 any man challenge this, hee is a friend co t^4/Mfon t sad an 
 enemy co our Perfon; if tbou encounter any fuch, appre- 
 hend hinvand rhou do'ft me lone. 
 
 F/W.. YourGrccc dno's me as great Honors as can be 
 .defir'd in the hearts of his Subiccts: I would faine fee 
 the man,th*t ha's but two Icgges, :ha: (hall find himfclfc 
 agrecfd at this Gloue; thatisall: but I would faiuc fee 
 it once, and plcafcCod ot his grace that I might fee. 
 
 Ktog. -Know'ft ihcu G<w<r ? 
 
 Flu. He is my dcarc friend,and plcafe y u. 
 
 King. Pray thcc goe leckc him, end bring him to my 
 Tent. 
 
 Flu. I will fetch him. Exit. 
 
 King. My Lord of Wmwrfcand my Brother Glofler, 
 Follow FtueSen clofcly at the hecjes. 
 The Gloue which 1 hauc giuco him fora fauour, 
 Ma/riaply purchafe hire a box a'th'care. 
 It is the Soaldirrs : I by bsrgaine fhould 
 Weare it rny felfe. Follow good Coufin 
 If that theSouldierftrikehim.as I ludgc 
 By his blunt bearing,he will kcepe his word; 
 Some fodaine mifchiefe may aiifc of it: 
 For I doe koow r-telle* valiant, 
 Aod Toucht with Choler.hot as Gunpowder, 
 And quickly will retorne aft injurie. 
 Folio w,and fee there be no harme betwccnc them. 
 Goe you with me,Vrickle of Exeter. Extant. 
 
 Safer Cotter estd WtZitUKt. 
 W&. I warraat it is to Knight you.Captainc. 
 
 Flu. Gods wi!!,and his pleafure, Captains, I befeeA 
 you now. come apace to the K'mg : there is more good 
 toward you peraducnture, then is in your knowledge to 
 dreameof. 
 
 WilL Sir.know you this Gloue? 
 
 flu. Know the Gloue; I know the Gloue is a Gloue. 
 
 Wi r . I know shis,aad thus I challenge it. 
 
 Strikes him. 
 
 Flu. 'Sblud .aa arranc Traytor as anyes in the Vnibtf- 
 fsll World.or in France,or in England. 
 
 Gfver. HownowSirPyonVillaifie. 
 
 <W7& Doeyouthinkellebeforfwornc? 
 
 Flu. Stand away Captaine Gwer,I will giueTseafoD 
 bb payment into plowcs,! warrant you. 
 
 ''//. I am no Tray tor* 
 
 Fit,. That'saLyeinthyTh?oat. I charge yoo intis 
 Maicfties Name apprehend him .he's a friend of the Duke 
 
 Eater Wtrwic!^ <uid (jlott 
 . How now,how now,what' the matter? 
 Fin. My Lord of Warwick, beere is, prayfed be God 
 fdrit, a more Contagious Treafon come to light, loclce 
 ?ou, as y on (lull defire in a Summers day, Hccre is his 
 M aiefti '. &>ter King and Exeter. 
 
 Kt. How now, what's the matter ? 
 Ft*. My Liege ^heere is a Villaine, and a Traytor, 
 hatlookc your Grace, ba's ftrooke rite Gloue which 
 
 your Maieftv a take out of the Helmet 
 
 /* 
 
 w&. My Liege,this was my Gloue.here is the fellow 
 of it:and he (had gsac it to in change,promis'd to weare 
 itinhisCappe: Ipromii'd to ftrikehim.if hedid:! met 
 this man with my Gloue in his Cappe.arid I haue been as 
 good as my word. 
 
 Flu. Your Maieftie heare now, fauiag your Maieflic* 
 Manhood, what an arrant rafcally , bcggerly , lowfie 
 Knaue it is : I hope your MaieOie is peare me tcftiroonic 
 and witnefle,and will auoachcrjent, that thisis the Gloue 
 of j4Uutfo* t that your Maicftis is giue me, in your Con* 
 fciencc now. 
 
 Kmg. Giue me ihv Gloue Souldier. ; 
 Looke,!icerc is the fellow of it : 
 Tvvas I indeed thou proaiifed'ft to firika, 
 And thou haft giuen me rnofl bitter tcrmes. 
 
 Flu. And plcafc your MaieBie, let his Neck snfwerc 
 for it,if there ii any Marshall Law in the World. 
 
 King. How canft thou make me fatisfadrion ? 
 
 Will. All offentes,rrty Lord,come from the heart: ne- 
 uer came any from mine, that might offend your Ma~ 
 ieHie. 
 
 King. It was our fclfe thou didft abufe. 
 
 Wit. YourMaieftie came no? like your felfc : you 
 appear'd to me but as a common man ; vvuntffc the 
 Night, your Garments, your Low linctt: : and what 
 your Highne'flc fuffer'd vnder that ihapc , I befeech you 
 take it for your owne fault, and not mine : for had you 
 beenca$Itookeyoufor,ImadenoorFence; therefore 1 
 befeech your Highncflc pardon me. 
 JSTttjjr.Here Vnckle Exaerfill this Gloue withCrownes, 
 And giue it to this fellow. Keepe it fellow, 
 And weare it for an Honor in thy Cappe, 
 Till I docchallenge it. Giue him the Crownes : 
 And Captaine,you mult needs be friends with him. 
 
 Flu. By this Day and this Light, the fellow ha's met. 
 tell enough in his belly : Hold, there is twctue-pcnce for 
 you, and I pray you to ferucGod, and keepe you out of 
 prawlcs and prabl>les,and quarrels and dtflemioRs,and I 
 warrant you it is the better foryou* 
 
 Wf . J will none of your Money. 
 
 Flu. It is with a good will: I can tel! you it will ievue 
 you to mend your fliooes : come, wherefore fliould you 
 be fo pafiifujj, your fihoocs is not fo good : 'tis a good 
 filling I warrant you,or'I will change it. 
 
 King. Now Herauld,arc the dead nurobred? 
 
 Herald. Heere is (he number of the flaughtVcd 
 French. 
 
 King. What Prifoners of good fort are taken, 
 Vnckle? 
 
 **. Cbsrtei Duke of OrleanceJNephew to the King, 
 70Dukeof 5urbon,and Lord Betschiq*altl .- 
 Of other Lords and Barons,Koights and Squires, 
 Full fif eeene hundred,befidss common men. 
 
 King. This Note doth tell me often thoufend French 
 That in the field lye flaine : of Princes in this number, 
 And Nobles bearing Banners, there lye dead 
 One hundred twentie fix : added to thefe, 
 Of Knights.Efqaire^and gallant Gentlemen, 
 Eight thoufand and foure hundred: of the which. 
 Flue hundred were but yefierday dubb'd Knights. 
 So thas in thefe ten thoufand they haue !o(t, 
 There arc but fixtcenc hundred Mercenaries : 
 The reft are Princes, 3arons,Lord*,Knights,Squires, 
 
 And 
 
The Life of Henry the Fift. 
 
 Ind Gentlemen of blood and qualitie. 
 The Names of thofc thcit Nobles that lye dead : 
 Cbarlt, DtUtrttb, High Conflsble of France, 
 
 'aqwt of Chatilion, Admiral! of France, 
 The Maftci of the Croffe-bowes.Lord Rtmburei, 
 Great Mafter of Francc.thebraue Sit Gmcbard'DotpbtH, 
 lohn Duke of Alanfon.^wdww Dokc of Brabant, 
 
 rhe Brother to the Dnke of Bureundie, 
 AndE<W</ Dolce of Ban : of luflicEarlei, 
 Crtnitfree and R*flit, Ftutconbridgt and Fojtt, 
 Setxmomt and Marie t Vvidfmwt and Lrfh-de. 
 
 Jerc was a Royall felJowfhip of death. 
 Where it the number of out Engiifh dead ? 
 Ed*rdtl\c Duke of Yorke,the Earle of Suffolke, 
 Sir Richard Kettj, Dauj G*m Efquitc ; 
 
 Jone elfe of name : and of aJl other men, 
 
 Sutfiueandtwentic. 
 
 O God, thy Arme was heere : 
 
 And not to vs, but to thy Arme alone, 
 Afcribe weal! : when, without ftratagem, 
 
 But in plainc fihock.and eurn play of Bnitaik', 
 Was cuer knowne fo great and little loflc ? 
 
 Dn one cart and on th'otherjtake it God, 
 
 For it is none but thine. 
 Extt. Tis wonderful}. 
 Kpig. Comt.goe o>e in proceffion to the Village : 
 
 And be it death proclaymed through our Hoaft, 
 
 To boafl of this,or take thai prayfc from God, 
 
 Which ishisonely. 
 
 Flu, Is it not lawful! and pltafc your Majefti?, to teli 
 
 bow many is kill'd ? 
 
 Ktf. Yes Captaine: but with this acknowledgement, 
 
 That God fought forvs, 
 
 Flu. Yet,rny confcience.he did vs grew good. 
 Ktng. Doe we all holy Rights : 
 
 Let there be fung Ntn ,snd TV Dtum, 
 
 The dead with chiritie enclo*'d in Clay: 
 
 And then to CaHice.and to England then, 
 
 Where ne're from France arriu'd more happy men. 
 Exeunt. 
 
 eater Char*. 
 Voucitfafe to tbofe that haue not read the Story, 
 That I may prompt them : and of fuch as hauc, 
 I humbly pray them to admit th'excufe 
 Of ticne,of nurnbcr$,and due courfc of things, 
 Which cannot in their huge and proper Ufe, 
 Be here prefented. Now we beare the King 
 Toward Callicc : Graunt him there ; there feene, 
 Heaue him away vpon your winged thoughts, 
 Athwart the Sea: Behold the Engiifh beach 
 Pales in the flood ; with Men, Wiues,and BoyeJ, 
 Wbofe (bouts &c!aps-out-voyce the deep. mouth'd Sea, 
 Which like a mightie Whiffler 'fore the King, 
 Seemes toprepare his way : So let him land, 
 And folemnly fee him fet on to London. 
 So fwift a pace ha/h Thought^ hat euen now 
 You may imagine him vpon Blade-Heath i 
 Where.' bat his Lords defire hstn^o haue borne 
 His bru!fcd Helroet,and his bended Swor d 
 Before him.tbrough the Otic : be forbids it, 
 
 Being free from vaid-nefftr.and&lfc-gicrious pride; 
 
 Giumg full Trophee.Signall.and Oflent, 
 
 Quite from hirofelfe,to God. But now behold, 
 
 In the quick Forge and work mg-houfc of Thought, 
 
 How London doth powre out her Citizens, 
 
 The Ma'ror and all his Brethren in beft fort, 
 
 Like to the Senatours of th'antique Rome, 
 
 With the Plebeians fwarming at their heeles, 
 
 Goe forth and fetch their Cooqu'ring Cafar in : 
 
 As by a lower, but by lotting hkelyhood, 
 
 Wete now the Genet all of our gracious Emprefle, 
 
 As in good time he may .from Ireland commuig, 
 
 Bringing Rebellion broached on his Sword ; 
 
 How many would the peaccfull Cttie quit, 
 
 To welcome him? much more, and much morecaufe, 
 
 Did they this Harry. Now in London place him. 
 
 As yet the lamentation of the French 
 
 Inuites the King of Enghndi Hay at home : 
 
 The Emperour's comming in bchalfe ofrrince, 
 
 To order peace bctwcenc them: and omit 
 
 All the occurrences,what cuer chanc't, 
 
 TtllJ/ttrrjes backc returne againc to France: 
 
 There naurt we bring him ; and my felfc haue play M 
 
 The tmerim.by remembring you 'tis part 
 
 Then brooke abridgemcm.and your eyes aduancc, 
 
 After your thoughti.ftraight backeagaineto France. 
 
 Snttr Flittlbn *d Cower. 
 
 Caver. Nay, that', right : bur why weare you your 
 Lecke to day # S.D-w^/dayis pad. 
 
 Fin. There is occafions and caufes why and wherefore 
 in all things: I will tell you aflc my fucnd, Captame 
 Getter; the rafcafly,fceuld,beggcrly, lowfie.prjggtng 
 Knaue Pt/M, which you and your felfe.md all the World, 
 know to be no pettcr then a fellow .looke you now,of no 
 merits : hee is come tomt, and prings me pread and 
 fault yeilerday, looke you, and bid me eats my Leeke 
 it was in a place where I could not breed no contention 
 with hio ; but I will be fo bold is to weare it in my Op 
 tdl I fee him once againe, and then I will tell him a little 
 piece of my defires. 
 
 Enter Piftt& 
 
 Cffwer. Why hecrc hee comes/wclling like a Turky- 
 cock. 
 
 F In. Tis no matter for his fweUingt, nor his Turky- 
 cocks. God p'.efle you aunchicm Pt/b&you fcuruie low 
 fie Knau,God plefle you. 
 
 ftft. Ha, art thou bedram ? doeft thoo thirft.bafe 
 Troian, to hauc me fold vp f area fatall Web ? Hence 
 I am qualmil"h at the fmcll of Leeke. 
 
 Pin. J pefeecb you heartily, fcuruie Jowfie Koaue, at 
 mydeftres,andmyreqwefts,and my petitions, to eate 
 Jooke you,th:s Lecke ; bccaufe, looke you, you doe not 
 loue it, nor your affc&ions.and your appetites and your 
 dilgcftions doo's not agree with it, 1 wooWdefire you 
 to eate it. 
 
 Ftfi. Not foi C*Jt*t*ieT and aD bi*Got. 
 
 Fin. There is one Goat for you. Strtjfff&fr 
 Will you be fo good.fcauld Koaue,as eatc it? 
 
 Ttft: Bafe Troian ,trv>u (halt dye. 
 
 fin. You fay very true, fcauld Knaue', when God 
 will u: I will dcfue you to iiue Intbcmeanetime.and 
 eate your VidJuils : come, there is fawee fot it. You 
 call'd me yertetday Mounume-Squier , boj 1 \*u1 noak 
 
 voi 
 
you to day fquirc of low degree. I pray you fall too.if 
 youcanmockca Leeke, you can eate a Leeke, 
 
 d'i*r. Enough Cptam,you haue aftonifht him. 
 
 Flu. I fay, 1 will make him care fome part of my Icekc, 
 or 1 will prate his pate foure dayes : bite I pray you, it is 
 good for y our green wound, and your ploodieCtoxc- 
 co<nbc. 
 
 ?//?. Mufti bite. 
 
 flu. Yes certainly, and out of doubt and out ofquc- 
 ftiontoo and ambiguities. 
 
 W/f. By this Leeke. I will moft horribly reuenge I 
 eate and eate I fweare. 
 
 Fl*. Eate I pray you, will you haue feme more fauce 
 to your Leeke : there is not enough Leeke fo fweare by. 
 
 Pift. Qi> et thy Ctidgell.thou dotrfec I eate. 
 
 Ft*. Much good do you fcaldknaue. heartily. Nay, 
 pray you throw none away, the skinne is good for your 
 broken Cocombe j when you take occafions to fee 
 Leekeshecreafter, I pray you mocke at 'em, that is all, 
 
 rtf. Good. 
 
 F!*. I, Lck Is good bold you, there is a groat to 
 heaie your pate. 
 
 PI ft. Me a groat? 
 
 flu Yes verily, and in truth y t u (hall take it, or I haue 
 another Leeke in my pockct.wh.ch you fhtll eate. 
 
 Pijt. I take thy groat in earneft of reuenge. 
 
 flit. Ifl owe you any thing, I will pay you in Cud- 
 geh. you fljall be a Woodmonger, and buy nothing of 
 me but cudgels God bu'y you,, and keepeyou, 8c heale 
 your pate. Sxit 
 
 Fiji. All hell (hall ftirre for this. 
 
 Gw. Go, go, you arc a counterfeit cowardly Knaue, 
 will you mocke a: an ancient Tradition began vpponau 
 honourable refpcit, and worne as a memorable Trophee 
 of predecealed valor,nd dare not auouch in your deeds 
 any of your words. I haue feene you gleeking & galling 
 at this Gentleman twice or thrice. You thooght,becufc 
 he could not fpcake Englifti in the netiue garb, he could 
 not therefore handlean Englifh Cudgel! : you finde it o- 
 thtrwife, and henceforth Ut a Welfli correction, teach 
 you * good Englilh condition, fare ye well. Exit 
 
 fift. Doeth fortune play the hufwifewith me now? 
 Newei haue I that my Dett is dead i'th Spittle of a mala- 
 dy of France, and there my rendeuous.is quite cutoff: 
 Old I do waie, and from my wearie limbes honour is 
 Cudgeld. Well, Baud He turne, and fomething leaneto 
 Cut-purfe ofquickehand : To England will I ftcale, and 
 there He fteale: 
 
 And patches will I getvntothrfe cudgel d fcarres, 
 And (wore I got them ID the Gallia wai res. Exit. 
 
 Later at e*t decrt, Kig Htmy, Extter, * 
 **Jttk*r Lords. At*lxr. n 
 tbeK.i^.tbeDifk'ofSMa'i _ _ 
 
 other French. 
 
 Kin. Peace to this meeting, wherefore we ate met; 
 Vnto our brother France, and to our Sifter 
 Health and fairc time of day : loy and good withe* 
 To cur moft faire and Princely Cofine Kabtr'mt j 
 And at a branch and member of this Royalty, 
 By whom this great aflembly is contriu'd, 
 We do falute you Duke of ' *rggxt t 
 A ad Princes French and Peeres health to you alL 
 
 f>. Right ioyaus arc we to behold your face, 
 Moft worthy brother Enoland, faitely met, 
 So are you Princes (Englilh) cuery one. 
 
 The Life of 'Henry the Fift. 
 
 Q*te. So hippy be the Iffue brother IrcUnd 
 Of this good day, and of this gracious meeting, 
 As we are now glad to behold your rye*, 
 Your eyes which hitherto haue borne 
 In them igainft the Freneh that met them in their bent, 
 The fatal) Bails of numbering Bafiliikw : 
 The venome of fuch Lookes we fairely hope 
 Haue loft their qualitie, and that this day 
 Slui; change all griefer and quartets into loue. 
 
 Eng . To cry Amen to that, thus we appeare. 
 
 Qt. You En glifh Princes aUj doe faluteyou. 
 
 "#rjr. My dm :e co you both, oh equal I !cue. 
 Great Kings of France and England:, ha 1 1 haue labout'd 
 With all my wits, my painei.and ftrong endeuors, 
 To bringyour rr.oft Imperial! Maieftie* 
 Vnto this Barre, and Royall enterview ; 
 Your Mightinetfe on both parts bcfl can witneffe. 
 Since then my Office hath fo ferre preuayl'd, 
 That Face to Face, and Royal! Eye to Eye, 
 You haue congrceted : let it not difgraceme, 
 Ifl demand before this Royall view, 
 What Rub. or what Impediment there is, 
 Why that the naked, pocre, and mangled Peace, 
 DeareNourfeof Arts, Plentyes.andioy full Bitlhs, 
 Should not in this bcft Garden of the World, 
 Our fertile Fiance, pur vp her louely Vifage ? 
 Alas.Oiee hath from France too long been chas'd, 
 And all her Husbandry doth lye on heapes, 
 Corrupting in it owne fcrtilitie. 
 Her Vine,ihe merry chearer of the heart, 
 Vnprunrd,dyet : her Hedges euen pleach'd, 
 Like Pnfoners wildly ouer*growne with hayrs, 
 Put forth difordci'd Twigs -. her fallow L t 
 The DamelI,Hmlock,and ranke Femetary, 
 Doth root vpon ; while that the Cutter mils, 
 That (houid dctarinate fuch Sauagery : 
 The cue n Meade.that erft brought (wcetly forth 
 The freckied Cow(]ip,8urnei and greene Clouer, 
 Wanting the Sythe,withallvncorrcAed,iankej 
 Conceiues by idlenclTe,and nothing teemcs, 
 But hatefull Docks, rough Thirties, Ktk fy cs,3urTes, 
 Looting both beautie and vtilitie; 
 And all our Vineyards, Fallowes.Meades.and Hedges, 
 Defeftiue in their naturcs.grow to wildnefle. 
 Euen fo our Houfes,and our felncs,and Children, 
 Hau loft,or doe not learne, for want of time, 
 The Sciences that (hould become our Countrey ; 
 But grow like Sauages,a$Souldiers will. 
 That nothing doe, but meditate on Blood, 
 ToSwearing,and flcrne Looke,defus'd Attyre, 
 And euery thing that fcemes vnoaturall. 
 Which to reduce into our former fatiour, 
 You are aifembled : and my fpech entreats, 
 That I may know the Let, why gentle Peace 
 Should not exptll tbtrfe inconueniences, 
 And bleffe T$ with her form rr qualities. 
 
 E*g. If Duke of Burgoflie,you would the Peace, 
 Whole want giues growth to tb'impei feftjons 
 Which you h^ue cited; yoamufibuy th peace 
 With full accord to all our iufi demands, 
 Whofe Tenures acd particular cffecl* 
 You haue enfchedul'd briefely in your hands. 
 
 "Burg. The King hath heard them: to the whkh,asyet 
 There is no Anfwer made. 
 
 *g. Well then : the Peace which you before To vrg'd, 
 Lyes in his Anfwen 
 
 front. I 
 
Trmce: I haue but with a curfelsrie eye 
 O're-glanc't the Article*: Plcafeth yourGrace 
 To appoint fome of your Counceli prefeotly 
 To fit with v* once more, with better heed 
 To re-furuey them; we will fuddenty 
 PjlTeour sccept and pereruptorje Anfwer. 
 
 E*gl**d. Brother wcfhall. Goe Vnckle Exttrr, 
 And Btocher Clarence, and you Brother Clfitcfflcr, 
 Warwick^ and HitatiHftim, goe with the King, 
 And take with you free power.to ratine, 
 Augiucnt.or alter, as your Wifdomesbeft 
 Shall fee aduantageablc for our Digmtie, 
 Any thing in or out of our Demands, 
 And wec'lc configne thereto. Will you/aitc Sifter, 
 Got with the Pnnces.or ftsy here with ? 
 
 Qttre . Our gracious Brother, 1 will goe wuh tSem : 
 Happily a Womans Voyce may doe feme good, 
 When Articles too nicely vrg'd, be (rood on 
 
 England. Yet leaue our Coulio Ktthennt here vs ith VJ, 
 She is ourcapitiilDcmand.compns'd 
 Within the fote-ranke of oilr Articles. 
 
 Qut. She hath good -Jcaue. Exeunt otmui. 
 
 Manet King aid Ka.'herine 
 Kig. Faire ^^rroe'<3nd nioft. fairr, 
 Wiil you vouchfafe to tewh a Souldier tearmes, 
 Such as will enter at a Ladyes eare, 
 And pleade his Loue-fuit to her gentle hean. 
 
 Kath Your Maieftie fhall mock at me,I canoot fpeake 
 your England. 
 
 King. O faire Ktuhtrine , if you will loue me fbundly 
 With your French heart, i will be glad to hcare you con- 
 fcffe it brokenly with your Enghfii Tongue. Doc you 
 like me, RMt~> 
 
 Kath. Pardamt may, I cannot tell wat is likf roe. 
 King, An Angell is like jou Kate, and you are like an 
 Angell. 
 
 K*th. Q*( At il ^frfa fabltkle 4 let J*gt, ? 
 LaJy. Q*j v<rejment (f/utfvtflrt Grace) ttnfiatl il. 
 King. \ laid fo, deare Kabertxe, and I muft not blufh 
 roaffirme it. 
 
 Kaib. O ton Dun, lei Input del btmmtt foul pleat de 
 trompertei. 
 
 Kqg. What fayeifhe,faire one* that the tongues of- 
 roen arc full of deceits ? 
 
 Lady. Owy.dat de tongeus of de mans is be full of de- 
 ceits-: dat i de PrinceCTe. 
 
 Kt*g. The Prmcefle is th better Engfifh-woman: 
 yfaith Ka(e t atf wooing i? fit for thy vnderHanding, I am 
 glad thou canft fpeake no better Engli/h , for if thou 
 coold ft, thou wouloft findemc fuchapUineKing.thac 
 thouwouldft thioke, I had fold myFarme to buy my 
 Crewnel Iknownowayes to mince k in loue, but di- 
 rcftfy to fay, I foue you ; then if you vrge me farther, 
 then to fay,Ooe*you in faith? I weare out my fuite : due 
 me your anfwcr, yfaith doe, and fo clsp hands.and a bar- 
 game : how fay you, Lady f 
 
 Ktah. Sdufvtftre hoieitr, cne vndef Rahd well. 
 King. Marry, if yon would put roe to Vcrfes.orto 
 Dance for your fake.^.iff ,why you vnrlid me.- for the one 
 I hauc neither words nor mofure > and for the other, I 
 hauenoftrngthinmeafurc. yet a reafonablc meafurc in 
 ftrcngth. If I could wione a Lady at Leape.froggc.or by 
 vawting into my Saddle, with my Armour on my backe ; 
 vnder the tforreftion of bragging be it fpoken. I (hould 
 quickly It ape into a Wife : Or if 1 might buffet for my 
 
 The Life of Henry tie Fift. 
 
 Kiit- 
 neofFra 
 
 Loue, or bound my Horfe for her fauours, I could lay on 
 likcaButehcr.and fit likea lack an Apes, ncuer off. But 
 before GcxJ Kate, I cannot looke grecncly , nor gafpc out 
 my eloquence , nor I haue no cunning in proccftation ; 
 onelydowne-nghiOathes, which [ neuervfe till vrg'd, 
 nor neuer breake for vrging. If thou canft loue a fallow 
 of this remper.AVf.whofe lace i?oot wprthSunne-bur- 
 ning? that nruer lookei in hisGlalTe, for loue of any 
 thing he fef there? let thine Eye be thy Cooke. I fpeake 
 to thec plaine SouMier : If thou canlr Joue me for this, 
 take me? if not? to fay to thee that 1 fhll dye, is true; but 
 for thy lou, by the L. No: ytt i loue thee too. And 
 while thou liu (l.deaje Ktte, take a fellow of pUinc and 
 yncoyned Conftaflcie,for he perforce mufldo thee right, 
 becaufe lie hath not the gift to wooc in othei places : for 
 ihefc fellowes ofinfinit tongue,thzt can ryme themfelues 
 into Ladyes fauours. they doe alwayes rcafon themfelues 
 out againe. What / fpeaker it but a piater, a Ryme i 
 but a Ballad ; a good Legge will fall, a (Iran Bicke will 
 ftoope.a b(cke Beard will turne white, a curl'd Pate will 
 grow bald, a faire Face will wither, a full Eye will wan 
 hollow: but a good Heart, Kate, is the Sunoc and the 
 Moone, or rather the Sunnc, and not the Moone; for it 
 fhinei bright, and neuer changes, bttf kccpes his coutfe 
 truly. If thou would haue uich a one, take nie ? and 
 take me; take a SmJdier : takeaSouldier; take a King. 
 And what fay 'ft thou then to my Loue ? fpeake my faire, 
 and fairely.Ipraythee. 
 
 Kaih. Is it podible dat I fould loue de ennemie of 
 Fra'unce ? 
 
 No.it is not pofTiblc y-">o fhould loue the Ene- 
 ancr.ftw; but in louing rue, you fhould loue 
 the Friend of France : for I loue France fo well, that 1 
 will not part with a Village of it ; I wih haue it ail mine : 
 and .Kat, when France ii mioc.aod I am you;ihen yours 
 is France, md you are trine. 
 
 Kttb. I cannot tell wat is dat. 
 
 K,*r. tto.Ktu 1 1 will tell thee in French .which I am 
 fure will hang pon my tongue, like a newr-marric'd Wife 
 about her Husbands N-cke, hardly to be fhooke off; ! 
 quoad l*r It fofftflli* de fr ounce, & tfiund voiu *es It pf- 
 feffur* de may. ( Let mee fee.tvhai then ? Saint D'.-nu bee 
 my fpeedej i>w voflre fl Fratnct,drvotti tftci mienne. 
 Il is as eafie for rnt t K4te t to conquer the Kingdome.as to 
 fpenke fo much more French : I fhjlJ neuer moue tl)te ID 
 Ftcnch,Tnlrfle if be ti*ugh it me. 
 
 Kat b. Stiff vofhrt bt*e*r, It frtncou ep*t vttu ffrleii^l 
 & meltem one I'jfnghu fennel It park. 
 
 Kig. No faith it't not, /C^/e.- but thy fpeaking of 
 my Tongue , and I thine , moft truely falfely , muft 
 rieedes be graunted to be much at One, But &(f> l doo'ft 
 thou vndejftand thus much Englifh? Caofl thou loue 
 mee? 
 
 Kith. I cannot tdl. 
 
 Kg. Can any of your Neighbours tell, KMe"? lie 
 aske them. Come, I know thou 1 OIK ft me : and at night 
 when you come into yout Clofet, you'lc queftion ti s 
 Gemlewoman about me ; and I know, AVf , you will to 
 her difprayfcchofe parts iame,thai yott loue with your 
 hcarr ; but good Jf<f#,rnockemen>eTCiful'y, the rather 
 gentle Prmcefle.becaufcl loue thec cruelly. Ifeuerthoii 
 beeft mine, A.'4/#,8s I haue a fauing Faith within me tells 
 merhouihalt; I get thee with skambling, and thou 
 muft therefore need es p roue a good Souldier-breeden 
 Shall not thou and I, bctweene Saint Dsmtt and Saint 
 Certe t compound a Boy, halfe French balfe Englifh, 
 k that 
 
thatftul! goetoConfiantinople.andtakc theTurke by 
 i\\ Heaid. Shall wee not ? what fay'ft thoo,mjr faire 
 Flowcr-de-Luce. 
 
 Kate. I doe not know dat. 
 
 King. No:'tii hereafter to know.but now to promife : 
 doebutnbwprotnifc Kate, you will endeauour for your 
 French part of fuch aBoy ; and for my Englifh moytic, 
 take the Wprd of a Kiog, and a Batchelcr. How anfwer 
 you, La fliu tcBe Kalhcrine du atonde matt trefcher&detti* 
 
 Kaib. Your Maieflee anc fufe Frenche enough to 
 deceiue de mod fage Damoifeil dat is en Frauncc. 
 
 King. Now fye vpon my falfe French;by mine Honor 
 in true Englifh, 1 loue thee Kate', by which Honor,! dare 
 not fwearc thou loueft me, yet my blood begins to flat- 
 ter me, that thoudoo'ft; notwithstanding the poore and 
 vntctrpering effect of my Vifage. Now bcfhrew my 
 Fathers Ambition, hee was thinking ofCiuill Warres 
 when hee got me, therefore was I created with a Hub- 
 borne ont-hdc.with an afpeft of Iron, that when I come 
 to wooe Ladyes,! fright them : but in faith Kate, the el- 
 der I wax.thc better I (hall appeate. My comfort is,that 
 Old Age, that ill layer vp of Beautie, can doe no more 
 fpoyle vpon my Face. Thou hart rr.c,if thou haft me, at 
 theworft; and thou flialt wcarc me, if thou weareme, 
 better and better : and therefore tell me. moft faire Ka. 
 tberint, willyouhaueme ? Put oft yourMaidenBlufhcs, 
 atiouch the Thoughts of your Heart with the Lookes of 
 an EmprefTe, take me by the Hand , and fay, Harry of 
 England,! am thine : which Word thou fhalc no fooner 
 bkfleminc Eare withall,but I will tell thccalowd, Eng- 
 land is thine, Ireland is thine, France is thine,and Uenrj 
 tlMttagatet is th'me ; who, though 1 fpeake it before his 
 Face, if he be not Fellow with the be(t King, thou (halt 
 finde the beft KingofGood-fellowes. Come.yoor An- 
 fwer in broken Mufick ; for ihy Voyce is Mufick, and 
 thy Englifh broken : Therefore Queenc of all,K*tbenxt, 
 breake thy minde to me in broken Engli(h j wilt thou 
 baueroc? 
 
 King. Nay.it will pleaie him vie\\ t Kote- t it {hall pleafe 
 
 The Life of Henry the Ftft. 
 
 Koth, Den it fall alfo content me. 
 
 King. Vpon that I kiffc your Hand, and I call you my 
 Qijccne. 
 
 Kaib . Laifle mm Sfigne*r, laiffe, toifle, may foj . It- ne 
 veia point qae votu abbaige wftte grandem , en Baifaat U 
 main d'une noftre Sttgnenriiu^fnieftruitentf excuse may. le 
 man tref-puifftm Seigneur 
 
 Kaig. Then I will kifle your L\ppes,K*te. 
 
 Katb. Les Dames & Damoifels pom- eflre baifte deuatt 
 leur nofcefe U net ptu le coftttmt de Frounce. 
 
 KM. Madame.my Interpreter.what fayes fhee?, 
 
 Laaj. Dat ic is not be de fafhon pour le Ladies of 
 f*rnee ; I cannot tell wat is buiffe enADglifh. 
 
 JCfe," To kifle. 
 
 IMJ. Your Maieftee entendre bettrttpumaj. 
 
 King. It is not a fa friicn for the Maids in rraunce to 
 kifle before they arernarrycd,would flic fay? 
 
 Ldj> Oiyverajment. 
 
 King. O Kate, nice Cuftomes curfie to-great Kings. 
 Deare Kate , you and I cannot bee copfin'd within the 
 weakc Lyft of a Countreyes fafhion : wee are the ma- 
 kers of Manners, Kate; and the libertietbat followes 
 our Places, fioppes the mouth of all finde- faults , as I 
 will doe yours, for vpholding the nice fsfhioo of your 
 
 Counttey, in denying me a Kifle : therefore patfcnily, 
 and yeclding. You haue Witch-crafe in your Lippcs, 
 Kate : there is more eloquence in a Sugar touch of 
 them, then in the Tongues of the French Councell ; and 
 they (liould fooner petfwade/farr^ of England, then a 
 general! Petition of Monarch*. Heerc comes your 
 Father. 
 
 Sotertbe French Pmer t nd tht'Englfi 
 Lards. 
 
 "Bterg. God faue yoor Maieftie, ry Royall Coufm, 
 teach you our Pr incetfe Englifli ? 
 
 King. I would haue her learne, my fairc Coufm, how 
 perfectly I loue her,and that ia good Engli(h 
 
 S*rg. Is hec not apt ? 
 
 King. Our. Tongue is rough, Coze, and my Conditi- 
 on is not fmooth : fo that hauing ney ther the Voyce nor 
 the Heart of Flatteric about me, I cannot foconiurevp 
 the Spirit of Loue in her, that hee will appeare in his true 
 likencfle. 
 
 JBttrg. Pardon the franknefle of my mirth, if I anfwer 
 you for that. If you would conjure in her, you mutt 
 make a Circle : if coniure vp Loue in her ia his true 
 likenefle, hee muft appeare naked, and blinde. Can you 
 blame her then, being a Maid , yet r&s'd ouer with the 
 Virgin Crimfon of Modcftie, if (hee deny thcspparsnce 
 of a naked blinde Boy in her nakc4 feeing lelfe? It were 
 (my Lord) a hard Condition for a Maid to Confiune 
 to. 
 
 King. Yet they doe winke and yeeld, as Loue is blind 
 and enforces. 
 
 "Burg. They are then ejtcus'djtny Lord wben they fee 
 not what they doe. 
 
 King. Then good my Lord . teach yonr Coufin to 
 confent winking. 
 
 "Burg. I will winke on her to confent,my Lord,if you 
 will teach her to know my meaning : for Maidts well 
 Summer'd,andwarme kept, are like Flye? at Bartholo- 
 mew-tyjde, blinde, though they bauc thctr eyes, and then 
 they will endure bandling,whkh before would not abide 
 lookingon. 
 
 Kmg. This Morall tyesme ouer to Time, and a hot 
 Summer ; and fo I (hall catch the Flye , your Coufin, iit 
 the latter end.and fhee mutt be blinde to. 
 
 2?. As Loue is my Lord,bcfore it louts. 
 
 King, It is fo : and you may, feme of you, thaokc 
 Loue tor my blindnefle , who cannot fee many a faire 
 French Citie for one faire French Maid that (lands in my 
 way. 
 
 French King. Yes my Lord , you fee them perfpec- 
 tiuely : the Cities turn'd into a Maid ; for they art- 
 all gyrdled with Maiden Walls, that Warre bath cn- 
 tred. 
 
 England. Shall Kate bt my Wife? 
 
 France. So plesfc you. 
 
 England. I am content, fo the Maiden Cities you 
 talke of, may wait on her ; fo the Maid that fiood in 
 the way for my Wilb, fhall (hew me the way to n>y 
 Will. 
 
 France, Wee hsue conferred to all tearmes of rca- 
 foo. 
 
 EnglmA. Is't fo,my Lords of England ? 
 
 Weft. The King hath graunted cucry Article t 
 His Daughter firft ; and in fequel e.all, 
 According to their finne propofed natures. 
 
 Exet. Onelv 
 
The Ufe of Henry the Hft. 
 
 95 
 
 Exet. Oncly he hath not yet fubferibed this : 
 Where your Maieftie demand$,That the King of Trance 
 bailing any occafion to write for natter of Graunt, (hall 
 name your Kighncffe in this forme, and with this additi- 
 on, in French : Naftrt trefcherfiU. Heiarj Raj itAngUterre 
 Hrrettrt de F nonet : rrd thus in Latine } PrM/arifftauK 
 flltus ntfttr HewtcttrRex Anglis & Herti Fraud*. 
 
 France. Nor chis I haue not Brother fo deny'd, 
 But your requeft (hall make roe let it pefie, 
 
 Sngtaxd. \ pray you then, in loue and deare ally ince, 
 Let that one Article ranke with the rcfl, 
 And thereupon giueme your Daughter. 
 
 cf.Tikeherfaire Sonne.and from.her blood rayfe vp 
 [due to me. that the contending Kingdomes 
 Of France and England,whofe very fhoates lookepale, 
 With cnuy of each others happioefle, 
 
 y ceafe (hetr hatred ; and this deare Coniun&ion 
 >Uot Neighbour-hood and Chrifiian-like accord 
 [o their fweci Boforoes: that neuer VVarre aduance 
 lis bleeding Sword 'twixt England ao'd faire France. 
 
 L.t r d}. Amen. 
 
 Ken?. Now welcome Kett: and beare me witneQe all. 
 That here I kitfe her as ray Soueraigne Oueene. 
 Flwrijb. 
 
 Qtue. God.the beft .maker of all Marriages, 
 Combine your heart* in one,your Realmes in one . 
 AsMan and Wife being two,areonein louc, 
 >o be there 'twixt your Kingdomes fuch a Spoufall, 
 That neuer may ill Office, or fell lealoufie, 
 
 Which troubles eft cTw Bed of b!effedMartiag, 
 Thruftin bctweece thePation of thefe Kingdomej, 
 To make diuorce of their incorporate League : 
 That Englifh may as French.FtenchEnglifninen, 
 Receiue each other. God fpeake this Araen. 
 
 AR. Amen. 
 
 JC. Prepare wefo: ourMarriage : onwhich day, 
 My Lord of Burgundy wee'le take your Oath 
 And all the Peeres.for furetic of our Leagues. 
 Then [half I fweare to Kote,ind you to me, 
 And may our Oathes well kept end profp'rous be. 
 Stuti Exeunt 
 
 Emer Cher* 
 
 Thus frre with rough, andall.vnabJc Pen, 
 
 Our bending Author hath purfu'd the Story, 
 
 In litilc roome confining mightie men. 
 
 Mangling by ftarts the full courfe of ibeir glory 
 
 Small cime : but in that fmail.moft greatly iiued 
 
 This Siarte of Bngland. fortune made his Sword) 
 
 By whtch.the Worlds beft Garden he atchicucd ; 
 
 And of it left hu Sonne Imperial! Lord 
 
 Hemj the Sixt.in Infsnt Bands crown'd King 
 
 Of France and Engl*nd,did thu Ring fucceech 
 
 Whofe State fo many had the managing, 
 
 That they loft Frsnce.and made his Englandbleed r 
 
 Which oft our Stage hath fhownc ; and fot their fake, 
 
 In your faire minds let this acceptance take. 
 
 FINIS. 
 
 The 
 
The firffc Part of Henry the Sixt. 
 
 'Primus Scaena Trtma. 
 
 Dead UKvth. 
 
 Enter tk FuaefaU of King Heavy the Fift, attendttt m ty 
 tkr Dks f Bedford Rerent ofTraw ; the U% 
 D^se of Exettr Wat- 
 
 the <Dnk? cf Somerfet. 
 
 ''Bedford. 
 
 jyheauens with biack.yieid day tonight; 
 onsets importing change of Jtmes and States, 
 randsftj your cry ftall Treffes in the Skie, 
 And with them fcourge the bad reuolting Stars, 
 That haue conientedvnto Henries death : 
 King Henry the Fift,too famous to liue long, 
 England ne're loft a King of fo much worth. 
 
 Glc/t. England ne're had King vntill his time: 
 Vertue he had.deferuihg to command, 
 His brandifot Sword did blinde men with his beamri, 
 His Armes fpred wider then a Dragons Wings : 
 His fparkline Eyes.repleat with wrathfull fire, 
 Wore dazled and droue back his Enemies, 
 Then mid-day Sunne,fierce bent againft their faces, 
 What (hoqUf I fay? bit D<-eds exceed all fpeech : 
 He ne're lift vp his Hand.but conquered. 
 xr.We mourne in black, why mourn we not io blood? 
 iemy isdead.and neuer fr.ail reuiue: 
 Vpon a Wooddcn Coffio we attend; 
 And Deaths difttonourableVictorie, 
 We with our ftateh/ prefenceglorifie, 
 Like Capiiues bound to a Triumphant Carre. 
 What? fnJI wtcurff the planets of Miflup, 
 That plotted thus our Glories ottenhrow? 
 Or (haO wethinke the fubtile-witted French, 
 3oniurers and Sorcerers, that afraid of him, 
 ty Magick Verfes haue conrrtu'd his end, 
 
 UTatL Ke was a King.blefl of the King of King*. 
 VOID the French,the dreadfull ludgemeoz-Day 
 So dreadful! will not be.as was his light. 
 The Battaile* of the Lord of Hods he fought : 
 Che Churches Prayers mtde him fo profperou* 
 
 Cleft. The Church ? where is it ? 
 Had not Church-men pra/d, 
 fit thred of Life bad not fo foone decay 'd. 
 Jone doe you like, but an effeminate Prince, 
 Whom like a Schoole-boy you may ouer-awe. 
 M't*ck. C//?tr,what ere we like.thou art Protestor, 
 And lookefl to command the Prince and Reaime; 
 Thy Wife n prowd. (he holdeth thee in awe. 
 More then God or Religious Church-men may. 
 
 Ctofl. Name not Reiigion.for thou lou'fl the Flefl, 
 And ne're throughout the yeere to Church thou go'ft. 
 Except it be to pray againft thy foes. 
 
 5Cea<e,ceafe thefc larre,&i red you mini's in peace: 
 Let's to the Altar: Heralds wayt on v ; 
 In ftead of Gold.wee le offer vp our Armet, 
 Since Armes auayle not ,no w that Henry / dead, 
 Pofleritieawatt for wretched yteies, 
 When at their Mothers moiflned ey3abey(nalKuk, 
 Our Ilebemade >. NouriO) of fait Teares, 
 And none but Women left to wyie the dead. 
 Henry the Fift , thy Ghoft J tnuocate : 
 Profper this Realme. kerpe it from Ciuiil Sroyle $, 
 Combat with aduerfe Planets in the Heaucns; 
 A farre more glorious Starre thy Soule will make, 
 Then titlim fa/or, ot bright- 
 
 f attr a Mtfmg er 
 
 Mtff. My honourable Lord* .health ro youall . 
 Sad tidings bring f to you out of France, 
 Of lofle. of (laughter .and JjfccmSture : 
 Guyen,Champaigne,Rhei(nes,Odeance, 
 Paris,Guyfor,Poiftiers,are all quite loft. 
 
 taf. What fay 'ft thou man.beforedead Hearfi Ccstfe? 
 Speake fofily.or the loffe of thofe great Towncs 
 Will make him bur ft his Lead. and rife from death. 
 
 Cln. Is Parts loft?i Roan yeddedvp? 
 If Henry were recalled to life again*. 
 Thefe news would caufe him once more yceld the Ghoft. 
 
 Ext. How were they loft f what trecherie was s'<k 
 . Mtff. No trecherie, but want of Men and Money. 
 Amoagft the Souldiers this is muttered, 
 That here you maintaine feuerall Fa&ions : 
 And whjl'fl Field fhouU be difpatcht and fought, 
 You aredifputingof your Generals. 
 One would haue lingring Warres.with little cod ; 
 Another would flye fwift.but wanteth Wings .- 
 A third thinke,wrthout expenceat all, 
 By guileful! faire words,Peace may be obtaynM. 
 Awake.awakeJEngltih Nobilitie, 
 Let not flouth dimme ycur Honors.new begot ; 
 Cropt are the Flower.de* Luces in your A rmc* 
 Of England* Coat,one halfe ij cut away. 
 
 *. Were our Teares wanting to thi> Fanerall, 
 Thefe Tidings would call forth her flowing Tides. 
 
 Jtdf. Me they cancerne,Regent I am of France 
 Giuememy fteeled Coat, He fight for France. 
 Away with thefc di{gracerujl wayting Robe* ; 
 Wounds will I lend the French.in ftcad of Eye*, 
 To wecpe their tntctnaifliu Miienes. 
 
Tbefafl Tart of 'Henry the Sixt 
 
 97 
 
 Eater ta them asset her Me 
 
 ff. Lordi view thefe Letterj.fufl of bsd mifchance. 
 France ii reuolted from the EuciiuS quite, 
 Except Come petty Townes,ofno import. 
 The Dolphin Cbarltt is crowned King in Rheimes : 
 The Bsftard of Orleancc with him is ioyn'd : 
 
 >old)\ke of Amon, doth take his part, 
 The Duke of Alanfon flycth to his fide. xit . 
 
 Ext. The Dolphin crovim'd King? all flye to him? 
 
 wh-.ther fhall we flye from this reproach i 
 
 Cleft. We will not flye.but to our enemies throats. 
 TSeJford,\f thou be flacke. lie fight it out. 
 
 'Bed. Gloftcr, why tioubtft tliou of my fovwardncfle? 
 An Arsny hauc I moflet'd in rny thoughts, 
 Wherewith already France it oner-run. 
 
 Enter mother Me$e*ger. 
 
 t^tef. My gMcioiis Lords, to adde to your laments, 
 Wherewith you now bedew King Hornet hcarfe, 
 
 1 rmift informeyouofaJifmall fight. 
 Betwixt the flout LoidTattet, and the French. 
 
 rin, What?wherein 7Vf ouercamc.is'tlo ? 
 
 j .L^ttf.O no : wherein Lord Ttlbot wan 'rethrown : 
 The circumfhncc ! le cell you more t large. 
 The tenth of Auguft lift, thi dreadfull Lord, 
 Rctyrinc from the Sigeof Orleance, 
 Hauing hill fcarcc fix thoufand in his troupe. 
 By three and twentie thoufand of the French 
 Was round incomparTed,and fetvpon: 
 No ley fare had he to enranke his men. 
 He wanted Pikes to fct before his Archert : 
 Irrftead whereof, /hat pe Stakes pluckt out of Hedges 
 They pitched in the ground confufedly, 
 TO kcepe the Horfcroen orT.frotn breaking in, 
 More then three hourei the fight continued : 
 Where valiant T<tf,aboue humane thought, 
 Enafted wonders with his Sword and Lance. 
 Hundreds he font to Hell.and none durft ft and him : 
 Here.there.and'euer' where emag'd.he flew. 
 The French exclaytn'd, the DeuilT wis in Arrncs, 
 All the whole Army Rood agaz'd on him. 
 His Sooldicrs fpying hit vndronted Spirit, 
 A Talbot,* Tdboi.cry'd out amaine, 
 And ruftu into the Bowels of the B jttaile. 
 Here had the Conquer! fully been feal'd vp, 
 If Sir /ok Felftaffe had not play'd the Coward. 
 He being in the Vauward, plac't bcluude, 
 With purpofe to relieue and follow them, 
 Cowardly fled,not hailing {truck one flroake. 
 Hence erew the gcnerall wrack aad maffacre : 
 Enclofed were they with their Enemies. 
 A bafe Wal!on,to win the Dolphins grace, 
 Thruft Talbot wish a Spearc into the Back, 
 Whom all France,with their chiefe affembled ftrength, 
 Durft not prefume to looke ooce in the face. 
 
 BtJf. Is Tulbtt flaint rhen? 1 will (lay my felfe, 
 For liuing idly here, in pocnpe and cife, 
 Whil'ft fuch a worthy Leadcr,wanting ayd, 
 Vntohisdaftatd foe-men ij betray'd. 
 
 J. Mef. O no,he Hues, but is tooke Prifoner, 
 And Lord Stales with him, and Lord HitK^crferd: 
 Moft of the reft flaughter*d,or tooke likewife. 
 
 Bedf^ Hi* Ranl^me there is none but I (nail pay 
 He hale the Dolphin headlong from his Throne, 
 His Crowne fhall be the Raniome of my friend : 
 Foure of their Lords He change far one of ouri. . 
 
 Farwell my Mifters,io my Taske will I. 
 Bonfires in France forthwith I am to make, 
 To keepe our great Saint Georges Feift withajl. 
 Ten thoufand Souldiers with me I will take, 
 Whofe bloody deeds (ball make all Europe quake. 
 
 l-LMef So you had need, for Orleance is befieg'd, 
 The Englifh Army is growne weake and faint s 
 The Earle of Salisbury craueth Tupply, 
 And hardly keepes his men from mutinie, 
 Since they fo few.watch fuch a multitude. 
 
 rf. Remember Lords your Oathes to Henry fworne : 
 Eythrrco quell the Dolphin vtterly, 
 Or bring him in obedience to your yoake. 
 
 TZedf. I doe remember lt,and here take my leaoe, 
 To goe about my preparation. Exit Bedford. 
 
 Glafl. Jle to the Tower with all the haft I can, 
 To view th'Artillcrie and Munition, 
 Aod then I will proclayroe young Henry King. 
 
 Exit Gttjlrr. 
 
 Exe. ToEltamwill I.wheretheyoungKingls, 
 Being ordayn'd his fpeciall Gouernor, 
 An(J for his fafetic there lie beft denife. Exit. 
 
 j&Hch. Each hath his Place and Function to attend: 
 I am left out ; for me nothing remaines : 
 But long 1 will not be lack out of Office. 
 The King from Eltam I intend to fend, 
 And fit at chiefeft Sterne of publique Weale. 
 Exit. 
 
 Si**d * Flcxrfi. 
 
 Eater Cbarlet. Alanfon. aad Rtintrr, nwcfag 
 frith Drum <t*d SoiJdurr. 
 
 Cbarlet. Mart hh true raoiiing.euen as iu the Hecueos, 
 So in the Erth,to this day is not knowne. 
 Late did he fhine vpon the Englifh fide t 
 Now we are Viaort.vpon vs he fmiles. 
 What Townes of any moment,but we haue i 
 At pfeafure here we lye.ne ere Orleance : 
 Oihcrwhilcs.thc faroiflit Englifli,Iike pale Ghofti, 
 Faintly bsficge vs one houre in a moncth. 
 
 y*/4.Thcy want their Ponedge,& their fat BulBecues: 
 Eythcrthey rjnuft bcdyeted like Mules, 
 And haue their Prouenderty'd to their mouthes, 
 Or pitteoos they will looke.like drowned Mice. 
 
 Retgntir, Let's ray ft the Siege: why liue we idly here? 
 Talbot is taken.whom we wont to reare: 
 Remayneth none but mad-brayti'd Stiub*ry t 
 And he may well in fretting fpend his gall, 
 Nor men nor Money bth he to make Warre. 
 
 C'rualc'.. Sound.fotmd Alanim,we will ru(h on them. 
 Now for the honour of the forlornc French: 
 Him I forgiue my death, that killeth me, 
 When he fees me goc back one foot, or flye. Exeunt. 
 Here Al*rm, they *r< keaen back* fy the 
 E#glt[h,T*tth great lffe. 
 
 inter Charle,,^Ufcn,aad ReigHtir. 
 Chxrlei Who eoer faw the ItUe? what men haue 1 ? 
 Dogges.Cowards.Daftards: I would ne're baue fled, 
 But that they left me 'midft my Enemies. 
 
 Reigneir. Sulubttry is a defperate Homicide, 
 He fighteth as one weary of his life : 
 The other Lords, like Lyons wanting foode, 
 Doe cufb vpoo rs as their hungry prey. 
 k 3 
 
Alanfon. Frojfard, a Countreyman of ours.records, 
 England all Oiituri and Rowlands breed, 
 During the time Edward the third did raigne ; 
 More trulv new may this be verified ; 
 For none but Samfan and Goliaft 
 !t fendeth forth to skirmirb : one to tenne ? 
 Leane taw-bon'd Ra(cals,who would e're fuppofe, 
 They had fuch courage and audacitie' 
 
 Crxirln. Let's leaue this To wne, 
 For they are hayrr-brayn'd Slaues, 
 And hunger will enforce them to be more eager; 
 Of old I know them ; rather with their Teeth 
 The Walls theyle teare downe.then forfake the Siege. 
 
 Reigneir. 1 thinkeby fomeoddeGimmors or Dcuice 
 Their Armes are fet,like Clocks.ftill to ftnke on; 
 Elfe ne're could they hold out fo as they doe : 
 By my confent.wee'le euen let them alone. 
 
 Almfm. Beitfo. 
 
 Eater tbi 'So/far^ <f Orteaxee. 
 
 *BaftanL Where s the Prince Dolphin ? Inauenewei 
 for him. 
 
 2)o/fh. B^ftard of Orleance,thrice welcome to vs. 
 
 Soft. Me thinks your looks are fad, your chear appaJ'd. 
 Hath the late ouerthrow wrought this offence ? 
 Be not difmay'd/er fuccour is at hand : 
 A holy Maid hither with me I bring, 
 Which by a Vifion Tent to her from Heaueq, 
 Ordayned is to rayfe this tedious Siege, 
 And driue the Englifh forth the bounds of France : 
 The fpirit of deepe Prophecie (he hath, 
 Exceeding the nine S&jli of old Rome: 
 What's paft,and what's to come, (he can defcry. 
 Speake.fhall 1 call her in / beleeue my words, 
 For they are certaine,nd vnfallible. 
 
 Dolpb. Goe call her in: but firft, to try her skill,' 
 Reig*ur ft and tbou as Dolphin in my place ; 
 Question hf r prowdly ,let thy Lookes be fterne, 
 By this meanes (hall we found what skill foe hath. 
 
 Safer lame Paz*L 
 Jififarir. Faire Maid, is't thou wilt dor thefe won* 
 
 drous feats ? 
 
 Puzjel. Reigmerj-fi thou that thinkefr to beguile^ me? 
 
 Where is the Dolphin ? Come, come from behinde, 
 
 i know thee well,though neuer feene before. 
 
 Be not amaz'd.there's nothing hid from me; 
 
 In priuate will I talke with thee apart : 
 
 Stand back you Lords.and giue vs leaue a while. 
 Rtigntir. She takes vpoo her brauely at fiiftdaOi. 
 Puf.fl. Dolphin,! am by birth a Shepheards Daughter. 
 
 My wit rntrayn'd in any kind of Art i 
 
 fieauen and our Lady gracious hath itpleas*d 
 To (hine on my contemptible eftate. 
 
 Loe, whileft I wayted on my render Lambes, 
 And to Sonnes parching heat difpiay'd my chcekes, 
 Goat Mother deigned to appearc tome, 
 And in a Vifior. full of Maieftie, 
 Will'd me to leanemy bafe Vocation, 
 And free my Countrcy from Calamitic : 
 
 iet ayde (he promis'd.and affur'd fucceffc. 
 
 n compieat Glory fnee reueal'd her felfe : 
 And whereas I was black and fwart before, 
 With thofe clcarc Ray es, which fr.et infosld on me, 
 That beautie am I bleft with, which you may fee. 
 
 ThcfrftVartofHenrytbeSixt. 
 
 Aikc me what queftton thou csmft poffibk. 
 And 1 will anfwer vnpremeditated i 
 My Courage trie by Combat^if tbou dar*ft, 
 And thou malt finde that I exceed my Sex. 
 Refolue on thh,thou fhalt be fortunate, 
 If thou recewe me for thy Warlike Mate. 
 
 Ddpk. Tbou haft aftoniftune with thy high tennesi 
 Onely this proofe He of thy Valour make. 
 In fingk Combat thou fhalt buckle with me ; 
 And if tbou vanquiftieft, thy words are true, 
 Otherwife I renounce all conruience. 
 
 fMet. lamprepar'dthereismykcene^ig'dSwoni, 
 Deckt with fine Fiower.de- Luces en each fide. 
 The which at Touraine^n S.Katbtrims Church-yard, 
 Out of a great deale of old Iron, I <hofe fcrrh. 
 
 Dotplt. Then come a Gods name , J feare no woman. 
 
 PwuL And while I liue,Ile ne're flye from a man. 
 Here thty fight, tad loaaedsfuMlouenomti. 
 
 Dolpb. Stay.fiay thy hands, thou an an Amazon, 
 And fight eft with the Sword cfDt&tra. 
 
 PnuL Chrifts Mother helpes me, elfe I were too 
 weake. 
 
 Do/f&.Who e're helps thee.'tis thou that muft helpme 
 Impatiently I burne with thy deiire, 
 My heart and handt thcu haft at onceiubdu'd. 
 Excellent P*Ksl,}f thy name be fo, 
 Let me thy feruant^nd not Soueraigne be, 
 Tit the French Dolphin fueth to thee thus. 
 
 Pm*t. I muft not yeeld to any rights of Loue, 
 For my Profcffion'j facred front aboue t 
 When I haue chafed all thy Foes from hence. 
 Then will I thinke vpon arecompencc. 
 
 7)e/ph. Mcane time looke gracious on ihy proArat 
 Thrall. 
 
 Rtigittir. My Lord me thinkes ii very long in taJke. 
 
 -?/jw/Doub tleffe he flirtues ibis woman to her fmock, 
 Elfe ne're could he fo long protrad his fpeeeh. 
 
 RtigMir. Shall wee difturbe him, face bee keepes 
 meane? 
 
 silM.Ht may meane more then we poor men do know, 
 Thefe women are fluewd tempters with their tongues. 
 
 Reigaeir. My Lord.where are you?what dcuifeyou on? 
 Shall we giue o're Orieance, or no ? 
 
 Paul. Why no.I fay : diOrutrfull Recreants, 
 Fight till the laft gafpe; Jlebe your guard. 
 
 Dolph. What ftiee fayes, He conrume : weele fight 
 it out. 
 
 Paesl. Altign'damltobetheEnciifhScourge* 
 This night the Siege affuredly lie rayfe: 
 Expect Saint iMarttnt Summer, Hakjota dayet, 
 Since I baue entred into thefe Warns. 
 Glory is like a Circle in the Water, 
 Which neuer ceafeth to enlarge it feifc, 
 Till by broad fpreading, it diiperfe to naught. 
 With Henries death, the Englifh Grcle ends. 
 Difperfed ere the glories it included : 
 Now am 1 likethat prowd intuiting Ship, 
 Which Cefir and his fortune bare at once. 
 
 Dctpb. Was7)lUxiof P iredithaDoacr 
 Tbou with an Eagle art inipired then. 
 JfrMthe Mother of Great <*>(***&, 
 Nor yet Sfbiiept daughters were like thee. 
 Bright Starre of Verjiufdrx downe on the Earth, 
 How may I reueremly wor(hip thee enough.? 
 
 sf/Mfm. Leaue off delayer, and iet TS rayfe the 
 Si?ge.< 
 
Tbefirft Tart ofHeury the Sixt. 
 
 Rtipeir. Woman,do what thou canfl to faue our honors, 
 Oriue them from Orleance.and be immortaliz'd. 
 Dflfb. Prefently wee'lc try : corae.let's away about it, 
 No Prophet will 1 uuit,if free proue faifc. txaua, 
 
 EnttT Gtofterpitb bu SrrHsng.mtr,. 
 
 Ghft. I am come to furuey the Tower tht> day { 
 Since Heuriti death, 1 feare there it Conor/ nee : 
 Where be thcfe VVar.icrs.that they wait not heie? 
 Open the Gatcs.'tii Glt/ler that tails. 
 
 I . Warier. Who's there.that knocks fo imperioufly i 
 Gl'ft. i.Man. It is the Noble Duke of Glofler. 
 4. Warder. Who ere he bc,y ou may not be let in, 
 I ./I/a*. Vfllaine s.anfwer you fo the Lord Protector ? 
 l . Warder. The Lord protect him,fo we anfwer him, 
 We doe nootherwife then wee are will'd. 
 
 Clafi. Who willed you?oc whofe will (lands but mine? 
 There's none Prote&6c of the Realm?, but 1 ; 
 Breake t p the Gatei, He b: your warranties ; 
 Shjl I be flowted thus by dunghill Groomed 
 
 Clojteri men rufbat the T*er Caret, and tYotittile 
 
 tbe Lieutenant ftxtikfS within. 
 
 Module. What noyfe is ihti ? what Triyton haue 
 wee here? 
 
 Cln. Lieutenant.U it you whofc royte 1 heare? 
 Open theGates, here'? (jlofttr that would enter. 
 
 fvaadutU. Haue patience Noble Duke,l may not open, 
 The Cardinal) of Winchefler forbids : 
 From him J haue exprefle commandement, 
 That thou nor none of thine fliall be let ij\, 
 
 Glofl. Faint-hearted AfWw/r.prizefl hr.'~.>'fore mt? 
 Arrogant Wiacbefter, that haughtie Prelate, 
 Whom Henry out late Soueraigne ne'te could brooke ? 
 Thou art no friend toGod.or to the King : 
 Open the Gates.or He (hut thee out fhortly. 
 
 Sn*i*g>tH. Open the Gates vnto the Lord Protector, 
 Or wec'lc burft them open.if thai you come not quickly. 
 
 fitter t the ProttBor at tbt Terr (jttt 
 md bii men in T**ej Conn. 
 
 Wincbeft. How now ambitioui r7>W,whii meanet 
 this? . 
 
 Glofl. Piel'J Pr iefi, doo'ft thou command me to be 
 (hut out? 
 
 WtiK\i. I doe, thou mofl vfurping Proditor, 
 And not Protector of the King or Realme. 
 
 Gtfff. Stand back thou manifcll ConTpirator, 
 Thou that comriued'ft to murther our dead Lord, 
 Thou that giu'ft Whorci Indulgences to finne, 
 lie canuas tnee in thy broad Catdmalls Hat, 
 If thou proceed in this thy infolencr. 
 
 Wtnck. Nax,(tand thou back ,1 will not budge a foot : 
 this be Damafcus. be thou cut fed Cmn, 
 To flay thy Brother jlteljf thou wilt. 
 
 Gtefi. 1 will not flay thee, but lledriue thee back : 
 Thy Scatlet Robes, as a Child* bearing Cloth, 
 He vfe.to carry thee out of this place. 
 
 Wintk. Doc what thou dar'ft , I beard thee to thy 
 face. 
 
 qitfl. What? am I dar'd, and bearded to my f*ce ^ 
 Draw men, for all this ptiuiledged place, 
 Blew Coats to Tawny Coats. Pncli.be ware your Beard, 
 I meane to tugge it,and to curTe you foundly. 
 Vndet my feet 1 ftampe thy Cardinalls Hat: 
 
 tl>Q>'gbt of Pope,or dignities of Church, 
 Hereby'the CheeLes lie drag thee vp and downe. 
 
 H'tHcb. Glffler, (hou wilt anfwere this before the 
 Pope. 
 
 Glaft WincheftetGoofe.l cry ,aRopc, Rope. 
 Nw beat cbetn henc e.whv doe you let them ftay ? 
 Thee He chafe hcnce.thou Wolf* in Sheepes array. 
 Out Tawney-Coatts.out Scarlet Hypoci ite. 
 
 Here Gloftm men bent ut the C*rJi*alli mtu, 
 and enter tn tbe burly. kurlj the M*tr 
 *,*>>dbu Officert. 
 
 Aftifr, Fye Lords that you being fuprcme Migiftrates, 
 Thus fontumelioufly fhould brake the Pac. 
 
 Gtofl. Pcac Mator, thou know ft little of my wrongs; 
 Here's TSenuf&djhti regards nor God not King, 
 Hath here dirttayn'd the Tower to his vfe. 
 
 ir'mtb. Here's Glofter t t Foe to Citizens, 
 One that (Vill (notions Wrr(,and neuer Pacr, 
 OV e-charging yout free Pur fs with large f\att j 
 That feekej tooumhrow Religion, 
 Becaufe he i Protector of the Realme ; 
 And would haue Atmour hereout of the Tower, 
 TQCrownehimfelieKing.andfuppreiTtthePiince, 
 
 (jlfft I will not anfwer tKee with words, but blowes. 
 
 Here thej ikjrmifi agjim. 
 
 Miitr. Naught rrRs for me,inrhU cumultuous fliife, 
 Bui to make open Proclamation. 
 Come Offirer,a! lowd as e'rr thon canH.cty : 
 
 'jIU manner of men, afftmdled here in Armtt tbu dai, 
 ag*<ft Codi Ptace aid the K\agi t jtet charge and ctmnmnd 
 jan t i* bit Higbnejfe Name , tt repajre to jour feuerail duel- 
 ling flecei, and not tt metre, bantue, *r vfe any Svtfrd, We- 
 pon,fr 'DfferbfM(e.ftrtftrd,vpaa ftune tf death. 
 
 (>A/?.Cardinall,Ilebe no breaker of the Law: 
 But we frill meet,and br<ake our minds at large. 
 Winch. GAv&r.wec'lemeettothycoft.befuie: 
 Thy heart-blood I will haue for this dayet woikr, 
 
 Matar. lie call for Clubs, if you will not away: 
 This Cardinal!'! more haughtie then the Deuill. 
 
 Cltjf, Maior farewell : ihou doo'fl bui what ihou 
 may 'ft. 
 
 Winch. Ahhominable Glofter, guard thy Head, 
 For I intend to haue it crc long. Fxatxt. 
 
 Tfiar. Se: the Coal) clear d, and then we will depart 
 Good God.thefe Noblcj (hould fuch ftomacks besre, 
 I my fclfe fi^lu not once in fonie yecrc. Exeunt. 
 
 Enter tbt Trlafter Gunner ofOrleaice, end 
 
 bit Bn. 
 
 >7.Cw*r.Sirrha,thou know'lf how Otleance it befieg'd, 
 And how the Englifli haue the Suburbs wonnc. 
 
 'Bfj. Father I know.and oft h (hot at them, 
 Haw e'revnfortunate,! mifs'd my ayme. 
 
 2K7>Kr.But now thou fhalt not. Be thou ruTdby 
 Chiefe Mafter Gunner am If thisTowne, 
 Something I mud doe to procure me grace : 
 The Princes efpyals haue informed me, 
 How the English, in the Suburbs clofe entrench^ 
 Went through a fccret Grate of Iron Banes, 
 In yonder Tower,to ouer-peere the Citie, 
 And thenctdifcouer,how withmoft aduantage 
 They may vex vs with Shot or with Affault. 
 To intercept this inconuenieoce, 
 A Peece of Ordnance 'gatnft it I haue plac'd , 
 
IOO 
 
 nefirJlTartofHemytlsSixt. 
 
 And euenthcte three daycs haoelwatcht, 
 
 If I could fee them. Nowdoc chou mich, 
 
 For I can (lay no longer. 
 
 If tliou fpy'it any, runre and bring me word, 
 
 An d thou (hah nnde me at the Goucrnor* . Ent. 
 
 lie ncu troubl 
 
 Father,! warrant you,rakyoir no care, 
 le you.if 1 may fpyt them. 
 
 Exit. 
 
 Enter Sditbtrrj and Tattot on the Turret!, 
 
 mtb fthtrt. 
 
 SaliA. 7VJf,my life. my joy.agajne return'd ? 
 How wcrt thou handled .being Pnfoncr ? 
 Or by what meanet got't thou to be rclcas'd ? 
 Dlfcourfe I prethee do this Tutrcts top. 
 
 T*tht. The Earlc of Bedford hada Prifoner, 
 Call'd the braue Lord Ponton de Saarajte, 
 For him was I exdiajng'd.and ranfom'd. 
 But with a bafer man of Armes by farre. 
 Once in contempt they would ha,ue bartered me j 
 Which J difdaining,fcorn'd,and craued death, 
 Rathetthcn I would be fo p.l'd efieem'd : 
 In fine, redeem'd I was as I defu'd. 
 Bat O,ibc trechcrous F*/Jf*ffic wounds my heart, 
 Whom with my bare fifts I would execute, 
 If I now had him bronght into my power. 
 
 54fe. Yet tcll'ft thou not , how thou vmt enter- 
 tain'd. 
 
 T*4/. With fcoffes and fcorncs.and contumelious tauncs, 
 In open Market-place produc't they tne, 
 To be a publique fpchdc to ail : 
 Here.fayd thcy/is the Terror of the French, 
 The Scar-Crow that affrights our Children fo. 
 Then broke I from the Officers that led roe, 
 And with my nayles digg'd Rones out of the ground* 
 To hurle at the beholder* of my fhame. 
 My grifly countenance made others fiye, 
 None durft come neerc.f or fcare of fuddaine death. 
 In Iron Walls they deem'd me not ff cure : 
 So great fcare of my Name'mongft them were (pread. 
 That they fuppos'd I could rend Barres of Stcek, 
 And (jmrnc io piece* Pofts of Adamant. 
 Wherefore a guard of chofen Shot I had, 
 That walkt about IDC euery Minute while : 
 And if I did but ftirrc out of my Bed, 
 Ready they were to ihoot me to the heart. 
 Snttr the Bey vita a Ltnfttck- 
 Stlub. I grtcue to heare what torments you endot'4, 
 But we will be reueng'd fufficiently. 
 Now it is Supper time in Orleance : 
 Here,through this Grate,! count each one, 
 And view the Frenchmen how they fortine : 
 Let vs looke in,thc fight will much delight thee: 
 Sir Thcmjsg<trgTatic,3nd Sir William Gbmj'diJe, 
 Let me haue your ezprefTe opinions, 
 Where is beit place to make our Batt'ry next ? 
 
 Gorgraite. I thinke at the North Ge,for there flands 
 Lcrds. 
 
 Ctaitfdak. And 1 heere, at the Bulwarke of the 
 Bridge. 
 
 Talk. For ought I fee .this G tie muft be fa mifjit, 
 Or with light Skirroifhcs enfeebled. Hm tlrflt,MJ 
 SdutmrjfantdmHU. 
 
 Stlitt. O Lord haue mercy on vs, wretched tinners. 
 Carrr OLotd haue mercy on me,T;ofullmao. 
 TV/Hwhat chance is th'u.that fuddcnly hath croft Vf* 
 Speake Sd*b*rj at leaft, if thou canft , fpeakc : 
 
 How far-ft thou,Mirror of all Martitll meo ? 
 
 One of thy Eycs,and thy Check ei fid ftrack, off? 
 
 Accurfcd Tower, accurfed fatal! Hiod, 
 
 That hath contrtu'd this wofuy Tragedie. 
 
 In thirteene Battailes.54/M htrj o'recamc : 
 
 Htnrj the Fift he fitA trayti'd to the Warm. 
 
 Whil'ft any Trurope did found,or1>rum ffruck vp, 
 
 His Sword did ne're leaue finking in the field. 
 
 Yet Iiu'(tthoa4/Jtffiff7? though thy fpeech doth fay Ie, 
 
 One Eye thou haft to looke to Heaueo for grace. 
 
 The Siinnc with one Eye viewcth all the World. 
 
 Heauen be thou grac ious to none aliue, 
 
 If Salisbury wants mercy at thy hands. 
 
 Bcare hence his Body,! will helpe to bury ie. 
 
 Sir TbttHM C^rgr/tsw.haft thou any life? 
 
 Speaks vnto Ttlbst, oay,looke vp to him. 
 
 Sdubtry cheare thy Spirit with this comfort, 
 
 Thou fhalt not dye whiles- 
 
 He bcckcns with his handmaid fmiles on me : 
 
 As who fhould fay, When I am dead and gone, 
 
 Remember to auenge me on the French. 
 
 PltKtagixtt I will, and like thee, 
 
 Play-on the Lute.beholding theTowoes burne: 
 
 Wretched (hall France be onely in ray Name. 
 
 Here tot jtlammjmd it Thundert and Ligbtmt. 
 What ftirrc is this f what tumult* r in the Heavens ? 
 Whence comroeth this Alurum.and the rcyfc ? 
 
 Eater A Mtfftnger. 
 
 Mrf'My Lord, my Lord.the French haue gathct'd head 
 The Dolphirijwith one I:4*tdtPuzjl ioyo'd, 
 A holy Prophetefie, new rifen vp, 
 Is come with a great Power,to rayfe the Siege. 
 
 Tdb. Hcare, be.are, how dy'mgSaiiitxrj doth groane 
 It irkes his heart he cannot be reueng'd. 
 Frenchmen, Tfc be a Salutary to you. 
 jP***/or Ptt/el, Dolphin or Dog-fifti, 
 Your hearts lleftampeout wi h my Horfes hceles, 
 And make a Quagmire of your mingled braincs. 
 Cotiueymc&i/wJM^intohis tent, 
 And then wce'le tiy what t heie daitard Frenchmen dare. 
 Alarum. Exeitat. 
 
 Hire at Alarum f?ahte, and Tdbot f*rfrnb tit Dolphin, 
 
 oddfOKtb him : Then enter fMt de Puztl, 
 
 driig Englijhmtn irfert her. 
 
 Then narf Talfot. 
 
 TtA. Where is my ftrength, my valour > snd my force t 
 Our EngliQj Troupes rctyrc,! cannot ftaythern, 
 A Woman clad in Armour chafe tb them. 
 
 Enter Pmul. 
 
 Here,het (hee comes. He haue abowt withthee : 
 Dcuill,or Deuils Dam,Ile coniure thee : 
 Blood will I draw on thee, thou an a Witch, 
 And ftraightway giue thy Soule to hhn thou feru'ft, 
 
 fasjel. Come, come 'tis onely I that ouft difgrace 
 cbee. Here ' 
 
 Ta!b. Heauens,can you fuftcr Hell fo to preaayk t 
 My breft He burft with ftrainiog of my courage, 
 And from my fhoulders crack my Artncs afunder, 
 Bat I will chaftife this high-minded Smurpet. 
 
 ?/. Tatfa farwell'thy houre is not yet come, 
 I muft got Viduall Orleance forthwith : 
 
 AfbvrtAir*m: tbtn cater th Tan* 
 
 O're- 
 
The fir/I Tart of Henry theSixt. 
 
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 >*re-take me if thou canft,! fcorne thy ftrength. 
 
 5oe,goe, cbeare vp thy bungry-frarued men, 
 
 lelpc Salisbury to make his Teftament, 
 
 'hit Day is ours,as many more (hall be. r>r. 
 
 Tilt. My thoughts are whirled like a Potters Wherle, 
 
 know not where I am. nor whet I doe : 
 
 . Witch by frare,not force, like fia-vrdat, 
 
 >riues back our croupes.and conquers as fhe lifts : 
 
 o Bees with fmoake, and Doucs with noyfome Bench, 
 
 krt from their Hyues nd Houfcs driuen away . 
 
 "heycall'd vs.for ourfiercencfle,Engfifh Doggei, 
 ' like to Whclpes,wc crying runne away. 
 Albert Alarum. 
 
 learke Countreyroen, eyther renew the fight, 
 
 )f teare the Lyons out of Englands Coat ; 
 
 lenounce your Soyle.giue Sheepe in Lyons ftead : 
 Sheepe run not halfe fo trecherous from the Wolfe, 
 Or Horfe or Oxen from the Leopard, 
 
 U you 8yc f-orn your oft- fubdued flsues. 
 
 ts4Umm. Htftfutther Skirmljb. 
 
 twill not be.retyrc into your Trenches : 
 
 foo all confcnted vnto Silufatriti death, 
 
 : or none would ftrike a ftroake in his reutngr. 
 
 >B<W isenued into Orleance, 
 
 n fpight of vs,or ought that we could doe 
 
 3 would I were to dye with S*lnk*rj, 
 
 Che ftume hereof wiU make me hide try head. 
 
 xu T*lht, 
 
 on tbtH r *Hi > r P9f^l > Dlfbin, J\ttfntir, 
 4b4b^MttM*G0V. 
 
 **W. Adaance out wauineColourt on the Wills, 
 Refcu'd is Oileaoce from the fcnglifh. 
 That Ja*K Je P*4*l ruth perform'd her word. 
 
 Dote. DiomeftCreKure,^f>?r*-j/ Daughter, 
 How (hall I honour thee for this facce/Te ? 
 Thy promiffs are like Adanu Garden, 
 That one day blorm'd^nd fruirfull were the am. 
 FrancCytriutnph in thy glorious Prophetefle, 
 Rccooer'd is the Towne of Orleance, 
 More blefled hap did ne're befall our State. 
 
 Reigftir. .Why ring not out the Bells alowd, 
 Throughout the Towne ? 
 Dojphio command the Citizens make Bonfires, 
 And feaft and banquet in the open ftreeti, 
 To celebrate the ioy that God hath giuen vs. 
 
 ALunf. All Prance will be repleat with mirth and ioy, 
 When they fhsllheare how we haueplay'd the men. 
 
 oJfh, Trt /Mr,not wc,by whom the day is wonn 
 For which,! will diuidemyCrowne with her, 
 And ill the Pricfii and Fryers in my ReaJme, 
 Sbal! inproceiTionruighereodlefleprsyfe. 
 A ftately er Pyramis to her He rcare, 
 Then Ttfaodopix s or <JHf**fhu coer was. 
 [a mernorie of her.whea ihe is dead, 
 Her A4hes,in an Vrne more precious 
 Then the rich-icwet d Coffer of DOTIM, 
 Tranfported,{ball be at high FeftiuaU 
 Before the Kings and OjKenes of France. 
 No longer on Saint T)t**it will we cry, 
 But ;*.<*/ ?*itl fhalJ be France's Saint. 
 Come io,and let t s Banquet Royally, 
 Affci thii Golden Da 
 
 jfflus Secundm. Scena Trima. 
 
 iMtr * Serbians if* Baad,tti twt Saitmtlt. 
 
 Str. Sirs, take your places, and be vigilant : 
 f any noyfe or Souldier you pcrceine 
 Jeeie to the wallcs, by fome apparent fignc 
 .et vs h aue knowledge at the Court of Gtmd. 
 
 5*. Sergeant you fha)!. Thus are poore Seruitort 
 When others flcepe vpon their quiet beds) 
 ^onftrain'd to watch in darkncflc, raine, and cold. 
 
 Eater Ttlkit, 'St^n-J, o*J Burgwutj, wn 
 Tbur Dntmmtt b**tt*i t 
 
 Tot. Lord Regent, and redou 
 Jywhofe approach, the Regions 
 ^"a/T*,and Picsrdy , are friends tovs : 
 This happy night, the Frenchmen are fecure, 
 hiauing all day carows'd and banquetted, 
 Embrace we then this opportunitte, 
 As fitting beft to quittance their deceite, 
 Contriu'd by Art, and baleful! Sorcerie. 
 ^.Coward of France.how much he wrongs his fme 
 Difpairing of his owne armes fortitude, 
 To ioyne with Witches, and the hclpe ofHell. 
 
 Bur Traitors hatie neuer other company. 
 But what's that PnutU whom they tearme fo pure? 
 
 T*l. A Maid, they fay. 
 
 'Sfd, A Maid? And be fo martial!? 
 
 Bur. Pray God (he proue not mafculine etc long! 
 If vnderneath the Standard of the French 
 She cany Armour, a$ fte hath begun. 
 
 TV. Well, lt them praflife and conueife with fpirits 
 God is our FortreiTe, in whofc conquering name 
 Let vs rcfolue to fcale their flinty bulwarices. 
 
 Btd. Afcend braue TV**, we will follow rhee. 
 
 7W. Not altogether : Better farre I guefle, 
 That we do make our entrance feuerall wayes : 
 That if it chance the one of vs do faile, 
 The other yet may rife againft their force. 
 
 Bid. Agreed ; He to yond corner. 
 
 Tier. And I to this. 
 
 Tol. And heere will Tlbi mount,or make hit graue 
 Now SAlukitn, for thee and for the right 
 Of Engliih Wwrjjftiall this night appeare 
 How much in duty, I am bound to both. 
 
 Stm. Arme, arme, the enemy doth make affaulr 
 
 The Frncb leaf* art tlx *>*0*t m thttrflxrtt. E*ur 
 r*n w*t*t. B 
 
 bilft ready, t 
 
 AUn. How now my Lords ? what all vnreadie fo t 
 
 "Soft. Vnready? I end glad we fcap'd fo well. 
 
 Xfg.Tma time (1 trow) to wak*nd leaue our bed 
 Hearing Alarums our Chamber dooret . 
 
 AU. Of all exploits fincenrftlfollow'd Atmes, 
 Nere heard I of a warlike emerprtze 
 
101 
 
 The fir/I Tart of Henry the Sixt. 
 
 More venturous.or defperate then this. 
 
 B?. \ thinke this Taltot be a Fiend of Hell. 
 Reig . If not of Hell, the Hcaucns fure fauour him. 
 /?/*/ Here commeth Chrlci,\ roaruell how he fped? 
 
 Enter Char let and foaie. 
 
 Baft. Tut, holy hone was his dcfenfiue Guard. 
 
 Chart. It this thy conning, thou deceitful! Dame? 
 Didft thou at fit ft, to flatter v $ wuhaJl, 
 Make vi partakers of a little gayne, 
 Thit now our loffe might be ten times fo much? 
 
 Ictne. Wherefore is Charles impatient with hii friend? 
 At all times will you haue my Power alike? 
 Sleeping or waking,muft I frill preuaylc, 
 Or will you blame and lay the fault on me ? 
 Improuident Souldiors,had your Watch been good, 
 This fudden Mifchiefe neuer could haue falne. 
 
 Char!. Duke of Alanfon.this was your default, 
 That being Captainc of the Watch to Night, 
 Did looke no better to that weightie Charge. 
 
 jtianf. Had all your Quarters been as fafely kept, 
 As that whereof I had the gouernment, 
 Wchadnotbecne thus (hamerully furpnz'd. 
 
 Baft. Mine was ft cure. 
 
 Rtig. And fo was mine, my Lord. 
 
 Chart. And for my felfe.moft part of all this Night 
 Within her Quarter,and mine owne Precinft, 
 I was imploy'd in parting to and fro, _ 
 About relieuing of the Centinels. 
 Then how.or which way.fhould they firft breake in # 
 
 leant. Queftion(my Lords) no further of the cafe, 
 How or which way ; 'tis fure they found feme place, 
 But weakely guarded.whcre the breach WM made : 
 And now there reffs no other fhift but this, 
 To gather our Souldiors, fcatter'd and difperc't, 
 And lay new Flat-formes to cndammage them. 
 Exeunt. 
 
 Alarum. Enter a Souldier^crjmg, a Talbot , a Taltot : 
 tkejf.ie, leaning their Clothes behind. 
 
 Se*ld. He be fo bold to take what they haue left : 
 The Cry of Talbot ferues me for a Sword, 
 For I haue Joaden me with many Spoyles, 
 Vfing no other Weapon but his Name. Exit. 
 
 fnter 7*lt>t, 'Bedford, ' 
 
 "Stdf. TheDay begins to breake. and Night is fled, 
 Whofe pitchy Mantle ouet-vayl'd the Earth. 
 Here found Retreat,and ceafe our hot purfuit. Retreat. 
 
 Talk. Bring forth the Body of old Salisbury, 
 And here aduance it in the Market-Place, 
 The middle Centurc of this curfcd Towne. 
 Now haue I pay d my Vow vnto his Soule: 
 For euery drop of blood was drawne from him, 
 There hath at I eafi fiue Frenchmen dyed to night. 
 And that hereafter Ages may behold 
 What ruine happened in reuenge of him, 
 Within their chicfeft Temple lie ereft 
 A Tombe, wherein his Corps fhall be intcrr'd : 
 Vpon the which.rhat eucry one may teadc, 
 Shall be engrau'd the facke of Orleancc, 
 The trecherous manner of his mourncfuU death, 
 And what a terror he had beene to France. 
 But Lords, m all our bloudy Maffacre, 
 I mufc we met not with the Dolphins Grace, 
 
 His new-come Champion, vcituous Jtoxe of Acre, 
 Nor any of his falfe Confederates. 
 
 "Sedf.Tit thought Lord TWkr.when the fight began, 
 Rows'd on the fudden from their drowfie Beds, 
 They did smongfl the troupes of armed men, .) 
 Leap* ore the Walls for refuge in the field. 
 
 "Burg . My felfe.as farre as I could well difcerne, 
 FOT fmoake and duskie vapours of the night, 
 Am fure I fcar'd the Dolphin and his TrulJ, 
 When Arme in Arme they both came fwifily running, 
 Like to a payre of louing Turtle-Doues, 
 That could not liue afunder day or night. 
 After that things arefet inordcr here, 
 Wee'lc follow them with aJI the power we haue. 
 
 Enter a (^Mtflengtr, 
 
 Mefh\\ hayle,my Lords:which of this Princely trayne 
 Call ye the Warlike Taltot, for his Afls 
 So much applauded through the Realmeof France/ 
 
 Talb. Here is the Talbot ,vi\\o would fpeak with him .' 
 
 Mef. Thevertuoui Lady,Counte(TeofOuergnc, 
 With modeftie admiring thy Renowne, 
 By me entreats (great Lord) thou would'fi vouchfafe 
 To vifit her poorc Caflle where (he lyes, 
 That (he may boaft fhc hath beheld the man, 
 Whofe glory fills the World with lowd report. 
 
 "Burg. Isiteucnfo? Nay.thenl fee our Warrei 
 Will turne vnto a peacefull Comick fport, 
 When Ladyes craue to be encountrcd with. 
 You may not (my Lord) defpifc her gentle fuit. 
 
 Talh. Ne're truft rne then: for when a World of men 
 Could not preuayle with all their Oratorie, 
 Yet hath a Womans kindnefle ouer-rul'd : 
 And therefore tell her.I returne great thankes, 
 And in fobmitfion will attend on her. 
 Will not your Honors bcare me company? 
 
 Bedf. No.truly.'tis more then manners will . 
 And 1 haue heard it fayd ,Vnbidden Guefts 
 Are often welcommeft when they are gone. 
 
 T*lb. Well then.alone (fmce there's no remedie) 
 1 meane to proue this Ladyes courtefie. 
 Come hither Captame, you perceiue my minde. 
 
 Ctft. I doe my Lotd, and meane accordingly. 
 
 Enter Comtefle. 
 
 (aunt. Porter,remember what Jpue in charge, 
 And when you haue done fo,bring the Keyes to me. 
 
 fan. Madame.I will. x$t. 
 
 Co**t. The Plot is layd, if all things fall out right, 
 I fhall as famous be by this exploit, 
 As Scythian Tonyrit by Cyrus death. 
 Great is the rumour of thu dreadfull Knight, 
 And his atchieuements of no leiTc account : 
 Faine would mine eyes be wkncfTe with mine earn, 
 To giue their cenfurc of thcfc rare reports. 
 
 E*ter Mt$tgtr d Tatkt. 
 
 Afe/. Madame,according as your Ladyfhip defii'd, 
 By MetTage crau'd, fo is Lord Taltot come. 
 
 fount. And ha it welcome: what? is this the man < 
 
 Mef. Madame, it is. 
 
 Count. 1 s this the Scourge of France ? 
 Is this the 7*#f,fo much fear'd abroad ? 
 That with his Name the Mothers ftiil their Babes? 
 ! fee Report is fabulous and falfe. 
 
The/JrJfPartofHeniythfSixt. 
 
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 I thought I ftioold haue feene fomtHernlet, 
 
 A fccond HtOar, for hi* grim afpeft, 
 
 And large proportion of his ftrongkni: Limbes. 
 
 Alai.this is a Child, a Tilly Dwarfe : 
 
 It cannor be, this weike and writhled fhrimpe 
 
 Should ftnke fuch terror to hit Enemies. 
 
 *&. Madame, I haue beene bold to trouble joui 
 But fince your Ldy(hip is not at leyfare, 
 Jlc fore fome other time to vifit you. 
 
 Coat. What meanes he now ? 
 Goe atke him, whither he goes ? 
 
 Mtf. Stay my Lord T*U>t, for my Lady t raues, 
 To know the caufe of your abrupt departure ? 
 
 T*it>. Marry/or thac ftice's in a wrong bcleefe, 
 Igoetocertifleher Ttlbot'i here. 
 
 Enter Porrrr rritb Kejes. 
 
 Ctfat. If thou be be,then art thou Prifoner. 
 
 Ta/t. Phfoner ? to whom ? 
 
 Count. Tome.blood-thirftie Lord: 
 And for that caufe I triyn'd thec to my Houfe. 
 Long time thy (hado w hath been thrill to me, 
 For in my Gallery thy Picture hngj : 
 But ROW the fubftance /rial! endure the like, 
 And I will chayne chefe Legges nd Armes of thine, 
 That haft by Tyrannic thele many yeeres 
 Wafted our Coumrey,flaine our Citizen*, 
 Andfcnt ourSonnes and Husbands captiuate. 
 
 T*0>. Ha,ha,ha. 
 
 Cntxt. Laugheft thou Wretch? 
 Thy mirth /hail turns to moane. 
 
 TtlB. I laugh to fee your Ladyfhip fo fond, 
 To thinke.rhat you haue ought buc Tidtats Qiadow, 
 Whereon to pra&ifc yourfeueritie. 
 
 fimt. Why; art nor thou the oin t 
 
 T<tib. I am indeede. 
 
 Cf**t. Then haue 1 fubftance too. 
 
 TeA. No,no, I am but fhadow of tny fclfe : 
 You are deceiu'd, my fubftance \\ not here \ 
 Foe what you fee/is but the fmalleft patt, 
 And le?.ft proportion of Humaniiie : 
 I tell you Madame, were the whole Frame here, 
 It is of fuch a fpacious lofiie pitch, 
 Your Roofc were not fufficient to contayn't. 
 
 Count. This is a Riddling Merchant for the nonce, 
 He will be hcre,and yet he is not here ; 
 Hew can thefc contrarieties sgtee ? 
 
 Ta&. That will I fticv you prefently. 
 
 IVtndi bit Home. DrOmwiesflrikf vf,* ftLi 
 
 tf Orbn**ct:E*itr SuMiar,. 
 How fay you Madame ? are you now perf waded, 
 That Talht is but (hadow of himfelfe ? 
 Thefe are his fubftance,finewci,*rmes,and ftrength, 
 With which he yoaketh your rebellious Necke*, 
 Razeth your Ci rics,and fubuertt your Townes, 
 And in a moment makes them defolate. 
 
 Ct&tt. Vi<aorious 
 
 I finds thou an no lefie then Fame hath 
 And more then may be gathered by thy (hatw. 
 l*t my preemption not prouokechy wrath. 
 For I am forry, that with reuerence 
 I did not eotcnaine thee as thou art. 
 
 T*lb. Benotdifmay'd,faire Lady, nor mifcoofte 
 The mindc of Xitfw, w you did miflake 
 The outward compofoion of his body. 
 What you haue done,hath not offended me } 
 Nor other fatiiraaion do I crane, 
 
 But onely with your patience.that we may 
 Tafo; of your Wine,and fee wbat C*ts you haue, 
 For Souldiers ftomacks aiwaycs ferue them well. 
 
 Count With all my heatt, and thinke me honored, 
 To fcaftfo great a Warrior in my Houfe. 
 
 Petit t oid othtn. 
 
 Tr(f. Great Lords and Gentlemen, 
 What meanes this filcncc ? 
 Dare no man anfwcr in a Cafe of Truth f 
 
 Stiff. Wiihin theTetnple HaJl we weretoo lowd, 
 The Garden here n more conuenient. 
 
 7V^ Then fay at once.if I mainta'-a'd the Truth : 
 Or elfe was wrangling Semtrfet in th'error? 
 
 Suf. Faith I haue beene a Truant in the Law, 
 And never yet could frame my will to it, 
 And therefore frame the Law-vntomy will. 
 
 Sum. ludge you , my Lord of Warwkke, then be- 
 tweene vs. 
 
 tr r.Beiween two Hawks.whichflvestbehigherpitch, 
 Between two Oog,whichhath the deeper mouth, 
 Between two Blades, which beam the better temper, 
 Between two Horles, which dothbeare rurn beft, 
 Between two Girlcs, whith hath the merryeft eye, 
 I haue perhaps fomc fhallow fpirit of Judgement : 
 But in thefe nice (harps Quillecs of the Law, 
 Good faith I am no wtfer then a Daw. 
 
 Torl^ Tnt.tut.here is a mannerly forbearance: 
 The truth appeares fo naked on my fide, 
 That any purblind eye may find it out. 
 
 So**. And on my tide it is fo well apparrell'd, 
 So clere,fo fnining.and fo euident, 
 That it will glimmer through a blind'Oians eve. 
 
 7>^. Since you arc tongue-ty'd,and fo loth to fpeake, 
 In dumbe (igntficants prodayme your thoughts : 
 Let him that is a true-borne Gentleman, 
 And ftandsvpon the honor of his birth, 
 If he fuppofe that I haue pleaded truth, 
 From off this Bryer pluck a white Rofc with me. 
 
 Sn>. Let him that is no Coward, nor no FUucrer, 
 But dire maintaine the panic of the truth, 
 Pluck a red Rofe from off this Thome with me. 
 
 (far. 1 loae no Colours : and without all eolp vt 
 Of bafe infinuatine flatterie, 
 I pluck this white Rofe with ftvitagntt. 
 
 Saf. I pluck this red Rofe.with young Smtrfit t 
 And fay withall,! thinke he held the right. 
 
 rn*<M.Stay Lords and Gentlemen.and pluck no more 
 Till you conclude, that he vponwhofe fide 
 The fe weft Rofes are crop t from the Tree, 
 Shall yeeld the other tn the right opinion. 
 
 So* Good! Matter ftnwiItU well obie&J I 
 If Ihauefewcft.I fubfcribe in filence. 
 
 7H And I. 
 
 Vtmtn. Then for the truth.and phinneffe of the Cafe, 
 I pluck this pale and Maiden Bloffome here, 
 Giuingmy Verdidl on the white Rofe fide. 
 
 Sett. Prick not your finger as you pluck it off, 
 Lead bleeding^ou doe painr the white Rofe red, 
 And fall on my ude fo againft your will. 
 
 Peno*. If l,my Lord.for my opinion bleed, 
 Opinion (hall be Surgeon to my nun, 
 And keepe me on the fide where ftill I tm. 
 
 Soot: WelLwe!l,comeon,whoelfe? 
 
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104 
 
 TbeM Tart of Henry the Sixt. 
 
 L**yer. VnletTe my Studie and my Bookcs be falfe, 
 The argument you held, was wrong in you; 
 In fignc whjcreof.I pluck a white Hole too. 
 
 Torkf. Now Somer(et,vihK is your argument ? 
 
 Sem. Here in my Scabbard, meditating.that 
 Shall dye your white Role in a bloody red. 
 7V^.Meanc time your checks do connterfeitburRofcs: 
 For pale they looke with fearers witneiTing 
 The truth on our fide. 
 
 Sem. No PljntAgeiut : 
 
 'Tit not for fcaie.but ihgcr, that thy cheekes 
 Blufh for pure (hame.to counterfeit our Rofes, 
 And y thy tongue will not confcife thy error. 
 
 Tar^e. Hath not t!iy Rofe a Ctnkci^Somerfet ? 
 
 Sm. Hath not thy Role a Thome, Plant igtKct ? 
 
 Torkf. I.ftlarpe and piercing to maintaine his truth, 
 Whiles thy confuming Canker cates his falfchood. 
 
 Sow.WellJIe find friend* to weare my bleeding Rof, 
 That lhall maintaine what I haue laid is true, 
 Where falfe PUtgeatt dare not be fcene. 
 
 Tariff. Now by this Maiden BlofTbme in my hand, 
 I fcotne thee and thy fa(hioD,pfcui/h Boy. 
 
 S*ff. Turne not thy fcornes trn>way i plauragenet. 
 
 Ttrlft. PiowdTW*,! will, and fcorr.e both him and 
 thee. 
 
 Suf. lie turnerny part thereof into thy throac. 
 
 Sem. Awdy,av/ay,good William dc la Poolt, 
 We grace the Ycoman,by conuerfing with him. 
 
 tffcrp.Now by God* will thou wroog'fl \M(n t Somcrfet: 
 His Grandfather was Ljonel Duktfof Clarence, 
 Third Sonne to the third Edward King of England : 
 Spring Crelllcffc Yeomen from ib deepe a Root ? 
 
 Torke. He beares him on the place's Priuiledgc, 
 Or dum not for his crauen heart fay thus. 
 
 Sam. By him that made me, Ilcmiintainc rny words 
 On any PlotofGround in Chriftehdome. 
 Was not thy Father, Ricbsrdp ule of Cambridge, 
 For Trcafon executed tn our late Kings daycs f 
 And by his T reafon, ft anii'il not thou s tea in ted, 
 Corrupted,and exempt from ancient Ge ntry-tf 
 His Trclpas yec Hues guiltie in thy blood, 
 And till thou be re(ror'd,th >u art a Yecman. 
 
 Torkf. My Father was attached, not attainted, 
 Condemn'dto dye for Ti eaion.but no Tray tor ; 
 And that He prous on better men then Somcrfet, 
 Wf re g owing time once ripened to my will. 
 For yoar partaker Paole, and you your felfe, 
 lie note you in my Bocke of Memoric, 
 To fcourge you for this apprehenfion t 
 Looke to it well,and fayyou arc well warn'd. 
 
 Stm. Ah,thou (halt hnde vs ready for thee (till j 
 And know vs by tbefe Colour* for thy Foes, 
 For thefc.my friends in fpight of thee (hall wcare. 
 
 Terkg. And by my Soule,this pale and angry Rofe, 
 As Cognizance of my blocd-dririking hate, 
 Will I for euer.and my Faction weare, 
 Vntill it wither with me to my Graue, 
 Orflouriih to the height of my Degree. 
 
 Suff. Goe forward, and be chcak'd with thy ambition: 
 And fo farwell t vnnil 1 meet thee next. Exit. 
 
 Stm. Haue with thee Petit : Far w til ambitious Rt- 
 Aard. fxit. 
 
 rorkj. How I am bnu'd, and muiV perforce endure 
 
 wsrw. This blor that they obieft againft yottrHoufe, 
 Shall be whipt out in the next Parliament, 
 
 Call'd for tlje Truce of H^tcbtjltr and ClaKtJier: 
 And if thou be not then created Tetkf, 
 I will not hue to be accounted Wttrvickt. 
 Mcanetime,in ilgoall ofmy ioueto thre, 
 Againft prowd Somtrfr.tnd K'ifamPee/t, 
 Will lupon thy partie weare this Rofe. 
 Anb fore fprophecie: this brxwlc to day, 
 Growne to this faction in the Temple Garden, 
 Shall fend betweene the Red-Rofe" nd the White, 
 A thoufand Soulcs to Deach and deadly Night. 
 
 Terkf. Good Matter Vrrnex.l am bound to you, 
 That you on my behalrc would pluck a Flower. 
 
 T<r. in your behalfc ft ill will I wearc the fame, 
 
 Layer. And fo Will I. 
 
 Ttrkf. Thankes gentle. 
 Come, let vsfoure to Dinner: I dare fay, 
 This Qganell will drinke Blood another day. 
 
 Exeunt. 
 
 Enttr Merrtiour, brmgbt m 4 Cbqre, 
 and /yleri. 
 
 "Mn. Kind Keepers of my weake decay mg Age, 
 Let dying tMortimer here rst ftimfelfe. 
 "Eoen like a man new haled from the Wrack, 
 So fare my Limbcs with long In.pnfcnment : 
 Andthcfc gray Locks,thcPurfuiunts of death, 
 Ntftr-\i\ic aged, in an Age of Care, 
 Argue the end of Edmund Mortiitxr. 
 Thefe Eyes Jike Lampes t whofe wafting Oyle is fpent, 
 Waxe dimme.as drawing to their Erigcnt. 
 Weake Shoulders,ouer.borne with bunhening Griefe, 
 And pyth-lelTe Armcs.hkc to a withered Vine, ' 
 That droupei his fappe-le(Tc Branches to the ground. 
 Yet are thefc Feet.whofc ftrcngth-Ieflc ftay is aumo>e, 
 (Vnable to fupport this Lumpe of Clay) 
 Swift-.winged with dcfirc to get a Grauc, 
 As witting I no other comfott haue. 
 But tfll me,Kecpcr, will my Nephew come? 
 
 Keeper . Richttrdfkiitagtntt.my Lord,will come t 
 We fent vnto the Templc,vuto his Chamber, 
 Andanfwer was rtturn'd.that he will come. 
 
 Mart. Enough : my Soule (hall then be fatisficA 
 Poore Gentlcmao I hiii wrong doth equal! mine. 
 Since Henry Monmoutb firft began to reign?, 
 Bereft whole Glory I was great in Armes, 
 This' loathfome fequeftrat ion haue I had ; 
 And euen fincc then,hath fjcbard beene obfcur'd, 
 Depriu'd of Honor and Inheritance. 
 But now.the Arbitrator of Defpaires, 
 Tuft Death,kinde Vmpire of mens mifcries, 
 With fweet enlargement doth difmifTe me hence : 
 I would hit troubles likewifc were cxpir'd, 
 That fo he might recouer what was loft. 
 
 . 
 
 Keefcr. My Lord,your lowing Nephew now is come, 
 
 Mar. Richard Pl<a,tagenet t my friend . i s he come ? 
 
 tick. I.Noblc Vnckle.thus ignobly vs'd, 
 Your Nephcw.late defpifed JtoW.comei. 
 
 Ww*.DireftrnineArme,I may embrace hj Neck, 
 And inhisBofom fpend my latter gafpe. 
 Oh tell me when my Lippts doe touch his Chcckes, 
 That I may kindly giue ooe fainting Kifle. 
 And now declare meet Si em from Terkes great Stork, 
 Why dldft thoufay of lasc thou wert defpis'd ? 
 
 Rub. Fuft 
 
Tbefrft'Part of Henry the Sixt. 
 
 105 
 
 & FirfWeane thine aged Back again ft mine Arme, 
 And in that eafe,I!e tell thee my Difeafe. 
 This day in argument vpon aCa/e, 
 Some word* there grew 'twixt Somirfet and me : 
 Among which tearmes,he vs'd hii lauifli tongue, 
 And didvpbrayd me with my Fathers death ; 
 Which obloquit fct birres before my tongue, 
 Elfe with the like T had requited him 
 Therefore good Vnckie, for my Fathers fake, 
 In honor of a true Pltuitcgcntt, 
 And Tor Alliance fke, declare the caufe 
 My Father,Ear!e of Cambridge,lort his Hed. 
 
 Mart, That caufe(faireNephew)ihat imprifon'd me, 
 And hath detayn'd me ail my fiowring Youth. 
 Within a loathfome Dungeon, there 10 pyne, 
 Was curfed InHrument of his deceafe. 
 
 Rich. Difcouer more at large what caufe that was, 
 For f m ignorant, and cannot guefle 
 
 Mor/. 1 wili.if that my fading breath permit, 
 And Death approach not.ere my Tale be done. 
 Henry the Founh,Grandfather to this King, 
 Depos'd his Nephew Kjchard t EA*ardj Sonne, 
 The firft begotten, and the lawful! Heire 
 Of EJ.tr<rrd. Ktng.lhe Third of that Defcent. 
 During xvhofe Reigne. the Pert tei of the North, 
 Finding his Vfurpation moft vniufi, 
 Endeuour'd my aduancemem to the Throne. 
 The reafon mot/d thcfe Warlike Lords to this, 
 Was, for that ( young Richard thus remou'd; 
 Lesumg no Heire begorcen of his Body) 
 1 wiit the next by Birth and Parentage : 
 For by my Mother. I dcriued am 
 From Liantl Duke of Clarence.third Soane 
 To King EtfoarJ the Third ; whereat hee, 
 From lehn of Gaunt doth bring his Pedigree. 
 Being but fourth of that Heroick Lyric. 
 But markc: as in this haughti* great Attempt, 
 They laboured,to plant the rightfull Heire, 
 I loft my Libenie, aod they their Lues, 
 Long after this,when Henry the Fift 
 ^SucceedingbisFjcher Bullingbroakf') did reigne; 
 Thy Fther,Earl? of Cambridge,then deriu'd 
 From famous Edtnxnj. Laglejpu\H at York*, 
 Marrying my Sifter, that thy Mother was ; 
 Againe,in pitty of my hard diftreftc, 
 Letiied an Army .weening to redeeme, 
 And haue inftall'd me in the Dideme : 
 Bui a the rett.fo fell that Noble Earle, 
 And wis beheaded. Thus the (^forrimtrt, 
 ID whom the Title refted,werc fuppreft, 
 
 RICH. Of which,my Lord,your Honor is the Jaft. 
 
 Mart. True; and thou fceft.that I no Iflue haue, 
 And that my fainting words doe warrant death; 
 Thou an my Heire; the reft.I wifh thee gather : 
 But yet be wary in thy ftudious cue. 
 
 ^*.Thy grauc admomftiments preuayle with me: 
 Bat yet me thinkes,my Fathers execmion 
 Was nothing lefle then bloody Tytanny. 
 
 A/w.With filece,Nephew.be thoo pollitick, 
 Strong fixed is the Houfc of Lancafter. 
 And like a Motintaine.not to be remou'd. 
 But now thy Vnckie is remouing hence, 
 As Princ doe their Courts, when they are cloy'd 
 With long continuance in a fetled pUcc, 
 
 Ricb.O Vickle,would fome part of my young yeeres 
 Mtghi bui redeeme thepaflage of yout Age. 
 
 MrtThou do'ft then wrong me.as y flaughtererdolh. 
 Which giaeth many Wounds, when one will k/U 
 Mourne not,except thou forrow for my good, 
 Onely giue order for my Funerall. 
 And fo farewell, and fairc be all thy hopes, 
 And profperouj be ihy Life in Peace- and Warre. &je t . 
 Ricf>. And Peace.no Warre.befall thy parting Soul*. 
 In Pnfon haft thou fpent a Pilgrimage, 
 And like a Hermiteoutr-paft thy dayrs. 
 Well, I will locke hisCounccil inmyBreft, 
 And what I doe imagine, let that reft. 
 Keepers conuey him hence,and I my felfc 
 Will fee his Buryall better then hii Life. Exit 
 
 Here dyes the duikie Torch of cJU<vffc*r, 
 Choakt with Ambition of the meanet fort. 
 And for thofe Wrongs,thofe bitter Iniuries, 
 Which Somerfci hath offer'd to my Houfe, 
 I doubt not.but with Honor to redrefle. 
 And therefore haflc 1 to the Parliament, 
 Eyther 50 be reftored to my Blood, 
 Or mske my will th'aduaotage of my good. Exit. 
 
 Aftus Tertiut. Seen A Trima. 
 
 Fleurtfo. Ettr King , Exeter , Gbfter , "iwAqfc* 
 
 Somerfit .Suffolk. Richard PUntagntt Gltfltr offirt 
 
 tapmvpit BtH:M f ir.ckcfirr fittchefic it/autt. 
 Winch. Com'ft chou with dcepe premeditated Lines? 
 With written Pamphleu.fiudioufly deuis'd? 
 Humfrrj of Glofier,if thou canft accufe, 
 Or ought mtend'ft to lay vnto my charge. 
 Doe it without inuemicn,fuddenly, 
 At 1 wich fudden,and ex temper alt fpeech, 
 Purpofe to anfwet whit thou canft obiec% 
 
 Glo. Prefutnptuous Prieft.this place comancb my patifce, 
 Or thou (hould'ft finde thou haft dis-honor'd roe. 
 Thinke not, although in Writing I preferr'd 
 The manner of thy vile outragioo* Crymef, 
 That therefore 1 haw* forg'd,or am not able 
 Verbatim to reheaffe the Methode of my Pennc- 
 No Prclace,fuch is thy udaciouj wickcdnefle. 
 Thy lewo'j D? fliferous,and difientious pranckj, 
 As very J nfants prattle of thy pnde. 
 Thou art a moft pernitious Vfurer, 
 Froward by nature, Enemie to Peace, 
 Lafciuious.wanton, more then well befcemes 
 A man of thy Prof eflion, and Degree. 
 And fot thy Trecherie,what' more roanifeft ? 
 In that thou layd'ft a Trap tcsake my Life, 
 As well at London Bridge.as at the Town. 
 Befidc.I fcare me, if thy thoughts were fitted. 
 The King, thy Soueraigne, is not quite exempt 
 From enuious mallice of thy fwelling heart. 
 
 Wtach. C/a/fer.l doe defie thee. Lords vouchfafe 
 To giue me hearing what 1 (hall reply- 
 If I were couetous,ambitioaf,orperuerfe, 
 As he will haue me : how ami fo poorer" 
 Or how haps it, I feeke not to aduance 
 Or rayfe my felfe? but kcepc my wonted Calling. 
 And for Dtflention.who preferred Peace 
 More then 1 doe ? except I be prouok'd. 
 'No.mygood Lords.it isnot (hat offends, 
 It is not ihat.thar hath incens'd the Duke : 
 It is bccauft no one fhould fwsy but hee, 
 Noone.buthee.fhouldbeabout the King; 
 And that engenders Thunder in his breafr, 
 
 1 And 
 
ThefrfiTartofHenrytlKSixt. 
 
 And makes hinuorcthefeAceufcdonj forth. 
 Bui he tiwU know I am as good. 
 
 Chit. As good ? 
 Thou Bsftai d of my Grandfather. 
 
 *-*. J.Lordly Sir: for what are yoM,l pray. 
 But one imperious in another* Throne ? 
 
 C/e/?. Am I not Proteftor.fawcit Prieft ? 
 
 fTatch. And am not I a Prelate of the Church ? 
 
 Cfctf. Yes.asanOut-lawinaCaftlekeepe*, 
 And vfeth it,to patronage his Theft. 
 
 Winch. Vnreuercnt Clae eftir. 
 
 Claft. Thou art teuerent, 
 Touching thy Spiritual! Punaiotyiot thy Lire. 
 
 Winch. Rome fliall remedie this. 
 
 Warn. Roame^hitbcr then. 
 My Lord,it were your durie to forbeare. 
 
 Sam. i,feethcBifhopbcnotouer-bome: 
 Me thinkes my Lord fhouid be Religious, 
 And know the Office that bslongsto fuch. 
 
 War*. Me thinkes hit Lordfliip fhouid be humbler, 
 It fitteth not a Prelate foto plead. 
 
 Scm. Yes, when his holy State is toucht fo necte. 
 
 f.irw. State holy.or vnhallow'djwhatof that? 
 Is not his Grace Protector to the King ? 
 
 Rich. fLwtagfntt I fee muft hold his tongue, 
 Leaft it be faid,Speake Sirrha when you lliould : 
 Muft your bold Verdift enter ralke wiih Lords ? 
 Elfe would 1 hauc a fling at Wintbejter. * 
 
 King. Vnckle* of Cloflfr-inA of H'tntkefifr, 
 
 The fpeciall Watr h-men of our Englifh Weale, 
 
 I would preuiy' 
 
 Toioyneyourl 
 
 I would preuiyie,if Prayers might preuayle, 
 
 ioyne your hearts in loue and amitie. 
 Oh,what a. Scandajl is it co our Crowne, 
 That two fuch Noble Peercs as ye fhouid iarre ? 
 Belteue me,Lords,my tender y ceres can tell, 
 Ciuill diflciuion is a viperous Worme, 
 That gnawes the Bowels of the Common- wealth. 
 A noyft tfiifnn, Downe vilh ibt 
 
 Tawny-Coats. 
 
 K**g- What tumult's this? 
 Wvr*. AnVprore,Idarewjrranr, 
 Begun through malice of the Bifhops men. 
 
 A nay ft againe, Staatt, Stonei. 
 
 Enter tJMator. 
 
 Motor. Oh my good Lords, and vertuous Htary, 
 Pitty the Citi e of London, p itty vs : 
 The Bifhop.and th* Duke of Glofters men. 
 Forbidden late to carry any Weapon, 
 Haue ft/I'd their Pockets fdl of peeble ftonw; 
 And banding themfelues in contrary parts, 
 Doe pelt fo raft at one another* Pat,e, 
 That many haue their giddy brayne* knockt out : 
 Our Windowes are broke downe in cocry Street, 
 And we/br fearejcompell'd to (hut our Shops. 
 
 Enter m skirmip> wHb Uoedj fata. 
 
 Kn%. We charge you, on allcgeance to ourfilfe, 
 To hold your flaughinng harvds.and keep the Peace : 
 Pray' Vnck le Gttftr mittigate this (Vrife. 
 
 i^fnawg. May.if we be forbidden Stones,w1e fall 
 to it with our Teeth. 
 
 i^Senung. Doe what ye dare,we are as refolute. 
 Skirmiflt ag&tnt. 
 
 Cleft. You of my houfehold.Jeaue this peuifl> broylfc, 
 And fet this vnaccuftom*d fight afide. 
 
 3. Ser- My Lord, we know your Grace to be a nun 
 Iuft,andvpright{ and for your Roy all Birth, 
 Inferior to none,bue to his Maicftic : 
 And ere that we will differ fuch a Prince, 
 So kinde a Father of the Common-weale, 
 To be difgraced by an Inke-horne Mate, 
 Wee and our Wtucs and Children all will fight, 
 And luue our bodyea (Uughtred by thy foes. 
 
 l3sr*. I^nd the yety parings of our Naylei 
 Shall pitch a Field when we are dead. 
 
 Gl#. Stay ^ay,I fay: 
 And if you loue me, as you fay you doe, 
 Let me perfwadc you to forbeare a while. 
 
 King. Oh,how this difcord doth afflift my Soule. 
 Canyou^ny Lord of Winchcfter, behold 
 My (ighes and teares, and will not once reient * 
 Who fhouid be pittifull.if you benot < 
 Or who ftiould ftudy to prcferrc a Peace, 
 If holy Church-men take delight in broyles? 
 
 Wr*. Yetld my Lord Prote<3or,yee)d 
 Except you mcanc with obflinate rcpulfe 
 To flay your Soucraignc.and deftroy the Rcalme. 
 You fee what Mifchicfe,and what Munhet too, 
 Hathbeenecnacled through your enmitie: 
 Then be at peace except ye thirft for blood. 
 
 Wmeh. He (lull fubmit.or I will neueryeeld. 
 
 Cloft- CompalTionon the King commands me ftoope. 
 Or 1 would fee his heart out, ere the Prieft 
 Should euer get that priuiledge of me. 
 
 Wtnr. Behold my Lord of Winchefter.thc Duke 
 Hath bani(htrnoodic difcontentcd fury, 
 As by his fmoothed Browes it doth app^ret 
 Why looke you ftill fo ftcrne.and tragical! ? 
 
 Gloft. H ere Wutibe/lrr, I offer the my Hand. 
 
 Kiae. Fie Vncklc "Beaufor^ I haue heard you preach, 
 That Mallicc was a great and gtieuous (inner 
 And will not you maintainc the thing you teach? 
 But proue a chiefe offender in the fame. 
 
 Warw. Sweet King: the Bifliop hath a kindly gyrd: 
 For fhame my Lord of Winchefter relent ; 
 , Whac,(haJl a Child inftruft you what to doe ? 
 
 wine h. WeltjDuke of Glofter, I will yeeld to tbec 
 Loue for thy Lcue.and Hand for Hand 1 giue. 
 
 Clofl-. L,bui I fcwe me with a hollow Heart. 
 See here my Friends and loaing Countrcymccj 
 This token ferueth for a Flagge of Truce, 
 Betwixt our felue$,and all our followers : 
 So helpe me God.as I diflemble not, 
 
 witk. So helpe me God^s I intend it not. 
 
 Kiy. Oh louing Vnckle,kinde Duke of Glofler, 
 How ioyfu'l am I made by this Contract* 
 Away my Mailers, trouble v* no more, 
 But ioyne in frtend(rtip,as your Lords haue done. 
 
 i.Seru. Content.llc to the Surgeons. 
 
 t-Seru. And fo will I. 
 
 l-Seru. And I will fee what Phyfick rheTaueme af- 
 fords. Lxewu.. 
 
 Wrfc'.Accept this Scrowle,moft gracious SoueraJgne, 
 Wh\ph in the Right of Richard Plaoiagenet, 
 We doe exhibite to your Mairiliu. 
 C&.Wcll vrgUmy Lord ofWanwick.-for fweet Prince, 
 And if your Grace marke turry circumtlance, 
 You haue grtat reafon to doe Richard right, 
 Especially forthofe occafioiis 
 At Eitam Place I told yourMaieftte. 
 
Thsfirft^Part of Henry theSixt 
 
 107 
 
 K-iif And tho(e occfions,Vnckte,were of fotce : 
 Therefore my louing Lords.our pleafure i, 
 That Richard be rcftored to his Blood. 
 
 v*rw. Let Ru: bird be reftored to his Blood, 
 So Chill his Fathers wrongs be recompense. 
 Winch. As will the reft.fo willeth frinchefttr. 
 King. If Ricbtrd will be trutyiot that all alone, 
 lut all the whole Inheritance I giue, 
 That doth belong vnto the Houfe of Turk*, 
 From whence you fpnng, by Lineal! Defccnt. 
 
 Rich. Thy humble feruant vowes obedience, 
 And humble fcruice.till the point of death. 
 
 King Stoope then.and fet your Knee againfl my Foot, 
 And in reguwdon of thjt dune done, 
 gyrt thee with the valiant Sword of Torkt. 
 life R icbard,\'i\if a true Plant agent t, 
 And rife created Princely Duke of Torl^e. 
 
 Rich. And fo thrioc Richard, as thy foes may fall, 
 And as mydutiefpringSjfo penfh they, 
 "hat grudge one thought againft your Maiefty. 
 All. Welcome high Prince,th mighty Duke o(Ter(r. 
 Soot. Penthbafe Prince, ignoble Duke of 7"<y. 
 Glt/l. Now will it beftauiileyourMsieflie, 
 TO croffe the Se as.and to beCrown'd in France s 
 The prefcncc of a King engenders loue 
 Afnongfl his Subiefts.and his )oy all Frinds, 
 Hi it dif-aniniates his Enemies. 
 
 King. When Glafter fjiyes the word,King Keitrj goes, 
 or friendly counfiile cuts orf many Foes. 
 Clojt. Your Ships alrf adic are in readineflc. 
 Senet Flowi/h. Exeunt. 
 
 Monet Exeter. 
 
 Lxet. IjWe may march in England,or in Frauce, 
 *lot feeing what is likely to enfue: 
 This late diflcntion growne betwixt the Peeres, 
 Snmes vmder fained aflies of forg'd loue, 
 And will at lad breake out into a flame, 
 \* feftred membtri rot but by degree, 
 Till bones and flefh and fmewes fall away. 
 So will this bafe and cnuious difcord breed. 
 \ad noWlfcare that fatall Prophecie, 
 Whicli in the time of Henry, nan^d the Fift, 
 Was in the mouth of cucry fucking Babe, 
 That Hemj borne at Monmouth fhould winne all, 
 And Htmy borne t Windfor.loofe all : 
 Which is fo plaine,that Exeter doth wifli, 
 iis daye; may finifh, ere that hapSefie time. dot. 
 
 Sccena Secwcfa. 
 
 Eater Pace!! difgiis'd, witbfoa-t Satldiars wub 
 
 Sackj vfm tbtir btckg. 
 
 Thefe are the Cue Gates.the Gatei of Roan, 
 Through which our Pollicy muft make a breech. 
 Take heed.be wary how you place your words, 
 T!ke like the vulgar fore of Market men, 
 That come to gathet Money for theit Corne. 
 If wchawecntrance,a I hope we (hall. 
 And that w e find* the Oouth full Watch but weake, 
 
 He by t figne giue notice to our friends 
 Ihat Chalet OK Dolphin may encount 
 
 cet them. 
 
 Our Sacks dull be ameane to fack the City 
 And we be Lords and Rulers ouer Roan, 
 Therefore wee'ie knock. Knotty 
 
 Wttttb. @xl. 
 
 Piuett. Petpuuti lapomregetu dt Fromict, 
 Poore Market folkes that come to fell their Corne. 
 
 Wtticb. Enter,goe in.the Market Bell is rung. 
 
 Puc-fll. Now Roan, He (hake thy Bulwarkes to the 
 ground. Exiuut. 
 
 Enter Ch*rlei,Baftard,jtt<tnfiM. 
 
 Cko-ltt. Saint Dtnnu blefle this happy Strataeome, 
 And once againe wee'ie flcepc fecurc in Roan. 
 
 Btfttrd. Here cntrcd />ir,and her PraifVifanti ; 
 Now (he is there,ho w vi|l (he fpecifie ? 
 Here is the bcft and fafefl pafiage in. 
 
 Reig- By thrufting out aTorch from yonder Tower, 
 Which one* difcern'd,fhewes that her meaning is, 
 No way to thatffor wcaknefie) which (lie einred. 
 Sitltr pttcetl ontbetep, throwing out * 
 Torch bwntKg. 
 
 P*ctH. Behold.this ij the happy Wedding Torch, 
 Tint icyneth Roan vnto her Countreyrrien, 
 But burning fatall to the Tdbnttts 
 
 TStftsrd. See Noble Chtrlet the Beacon of our friend, 
 The burning Torch in yonder Turret Hands. 
 
 foorles. Nowfhineit like aCommet of Reuenge, 
 A Prophet to the fall of all our Foes. 
 
 l\etg. Deferre no time,delaycs haue dangerous endi, 
 Enter and cry, the Dolphin, prefemly, 
 And then doe citecutiou on the Watch. Altntm. 
 
 n on Excttrji?*. 
 TW^.Francc^hou (halt ruethisTreafon with chy teares, 
 If TViorbut furuiuethyTrccherie. 
 PitceU that Witch.that damned Sorcerefle, 
 Hath wrought this Hellifh Mifchiefe vnawarcs, 
 That hardly we efcap't the Pride of France. Exit, 
 
 : Excurjioni. Bedford brought 
 jic^t in * Chojrt 
 
 Enter T'lbot end Bttrgtnie tfithour : 
 
 Pneell. God morrow Gallants.want ye Cora for Bread? 
 I thinke the Duke of Bargonic will raft, 
 Before hee'Ie buy agnine at fuch a rate. 
 'Twas full of Darnell t doe you like the tafte ? 
 
 B*rg. Scoffc oo vile Fiend.and fharDeicfie Curtizan, 
 I truft ere long to choake thee with thine o wne, 
 And make the* curfe the Hatueft of that Cornc. 
 % Charles. YoA Grace may ftarue (perhaps) before that 
 time. 
 
 Bedf. Oh let no worda,but deedei.reHenge thi Tre- 
 fon. 
 
 fucfll. What will you doe.good gray-beard ? 
 Breake a Launce, and runne a-Iilc w Death, 
 Within a Chayre. 
 
 T*ll>. Foule Fiend of France.and Hag of all defpight, 
 Incompafs'd with thy luftfull Prnvout, 
 Becomes it thee to taunt hi* vs~oant Age, 
 And twit with Cowardife groan halfc dead ? 
 Damfell,Ile haue a bowt with you agahic, 
 Ot elf let T*$<* perifli with this Chame. 
 
 punt. Are yc fo hot.Sir: yet Pvetfl hold thy peace, 
 If T*lb<* doe but Thunder.Ratne will follow. 
 
 Tbrj *bifyeYttgttkiri*eaaifn. 
 God fpeed the Parliameot-.who &ail be theSpeaJter# 
 
io8 
 
 The fir/I Tart of Henry theSixt 
 
 AnMarvm. Enter Talbet , Barvoate, and 
 tht rrft. 
 
 Talk- Loft.andrecoueredinadayacaine 
 This U a double Honor, largo** -. 
 Yet Heauens tune glory fcr ihli Viftorie. 
 
 Burg. Warlike and M tlaJl Tafot, 
 Infbrioe* thce hi hit heart^nd there ere 
 Thy noble Dccds.as Valon Monumemi. 
 
 T*U>. thanki gentle Duke: but where U fwd now -. 
 I chinke her old Familiar is afleepe. 
 No w there's iheBaftards brao*j,an<l^/ w his glikes , 
 What all amort? Roan hangs her head fergriefe 
 That foch a valiant Company are fled. 
 Now will we take Come order in the Towne, 
 Placing therein fome expert Officers, 
 And then depart to Par i$, to the King, 
 For there young Henry with hii Noblei lye. 
 
 Burt . What vt ills Lotd 7-#,pleafeth Burgah. 
 
 Toft. But yet before we goe.let'i not forget 
 The Noble Duke of Bedford.latedcteas'd, 
 But fee hU Exequies fulfiU'd in Roan. 
 A brauerSouldi'erncuer couched I.iunce, 
 A gentler Heart did neuer fwray in Court. 
 But Kings and mightiefl Potentates rnuft die. 
 For that's the end of human* rniferie. Exeunt. 
 
 Scxna Tertia. 
 
 Tc.'A. Dare yee come forth, and meet vi in the field ? 
 
 PnetU. Belike your Lordfhip takes vs then for foolei , 
 To try if that our owns be ours, or no. 
 
 Tali. I fpeakenot to that tayling Htcatc, 
 But nto thee AUnpn, and the reft. 
 Will ye, like Souldiors.come and right it out ? 
 
 Alaaf. Seignior no. 
 
 TV*. Seignior hang: befs Mulercri of France, 
 L:ke Pefnu foot-Boycs doethty keepethe Wallj, 
 And date not take p Armet,like Gentlemen. 
 
 PuctS. Away Captaines.let'* get vs from the Wall*, 
 For Tdfot meincs no goodn*fle by his Lookes. 
 God b'uy my Lord, we came but to tell you 
 That wee arc here. Exeunt fremtheWnUi. 
 
 Ta/t. And there will wt be too,ere it be long, 
 Orelfe reproach be T*tt>ou greateft fame. 
 Vow Burtenif, by honor of thy Houfe, . 
 Prickt onby publike Wrongs fuftain'd in France, 
 Either to get the Towne agzine.or dye. 
 And I,ai lute as English Htnry liues, 
 And as his Father here was. Conqueror | 
 At fure at In this lite betrayed Towne, 
 Great Curdtlmni Hart was burytd ; 
 So fure I fwtare.to get the Towne, or dye. 
 
 "Burg. My Vowej are equall partners with thy 
 Vowei. 
 
 Tdb. But ere we got, regard this dying Prince, 
 The valiant Duke of Bedford : Con>e my Lord, 
 We will be (tow you in fome better place, 
 Fitter for fickneffe.and for crfie age. 
 
 Etdf. Lord 7W^of.doenotfodi(honourme: 
 Here will I fit,before the Walls of Roan, 
 And will be partner of your weale or woe. 
 
 2?wf . Couragiout "Brdferd, let ?s now perfwade you 
 
 'f<f. Not to be gone from hence : for once I read, 
 Thi: flout Pe*drae'i,\n his Litter fick, 
 Came to the ftcld.ind vanquished his foes. 
 .Me thinkej 1 0ould feuiuc the Souldiors hearts, 
 Becaufe I euer found them at my felfe. 
 
 7W. Vndannted fpirit in a dying breaft, 
 Then be it fo : Heiueru keepe old Bedford fafe. 
 And now no more adoc, braoe r Bnrgtnit t 
 Bot gather we our Forces out of hand, 
 And fet rpon our boaHing Enemie frit. 
 
 Exrvr/tam Enter Sir loba 
 r i, and 4 Cap tame. 
 
 Copt. Whither jway Sir Ib* F*lfl*ffe.\n fuch harteT 
 Folfl Whithetaway?to fue my felfe by flight, 
 We are like to haue theouenhrow again?. 
 
 Copi. Whit? will you flye.and leaue Lord Tol&oit 
 Ftlfl I.aU the Tahiti in the World. to faue my life. 
 
 Ex*. 
 
 Cttft. Cowardly Knight,lll fortune follow thee. 
 */. 
 
 Retreat frevrfieru. f uciS, jflanfon, and 
 
 "Btdf. Now quiet Soulc.depart when Heaucn pleafe, 
 For I haue feene our Enemies ouenhrow. 
 What u the troft or fliength of foolifh man ? 
 They that of lice were daring with iheu fcorTes, 
 Are glad and fune by flight lofauethemfeloes. 
 Btdford l .)t> t and u cartyrd m bj two tn bu Chain. 
 
 Eater 
 
 PuttS. Difmay not (PrincetJ at this accident, 
 Nor grieue that Roan is fo recovered ; 
 Care is no cure, but rather corrofiuc. 
 For thingi that are not to be remedy'd. 
 Let frantike Toltet triumph for a while, 
 And like 2 Peacock fweepc along his tayle, 
 Wee'le pull his P1umes,and take away his Trayne, 
 If Dolphin and the reft will be but rul'd. 
 
 Charles. We haue been guided by thee hitherto, 
 And of thy Cunning had no dirndcnce, 
 One Hidden Foyle (hall neuer breed diftruft. 
 
 Btjlird. Search out thy wit for fecret pollicies, 
 And we will make thee famous through the World. 
 Alanf. Wee'le f<t thy Statue in fome holy place. 
 And haue thee reuerenc't like a blefled Saint. 
 Employ thee tben,fweet Virgin, for our good. 
 
 Tucell, Then thus it rouft be, this doth I'^nx deuifs : 
 By faire pcrfwafions, niixt with fugred words, 
 We will entice the Duke of Burgome 
 To leaue the Ta/6t>t t tnd to follow vs. 
 
 Ckar/et. I marry Sweeting, if we could doe that, 
 France were no place for Hcnrjet Warriors, 
 Nor flunild that Nation boaft it fo with V5, 
 Bat becxtirped from our Prouinces. 
 
 Alanf. For eoer fhould they be expuls'd fixwn Franc*, 
 And not haue Title of an Earledome here. 
 
 fuftff. Your Honors {hsll perceiue how I will worhe 
 To bring this matter to the wifhed end. 
 
 "Drurmrx fcundt a fare ef. 
 
 Hcarke.by the found of Drurnme you may perceiue 
 Their Powers are marching ynto Paris-ward. 
 
 Here found an ngHfb jamb. 
 There goes the 7"<a#iw,with his Coloun fpred, 
 Andalfche Troupes of Englifh after him. 
 
 freneh 
 
Tbefrfl TartofHengtbeSixt. 
 
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 *Jow in the Reteward comet the Duke and his : 
 'ortune in fauor makes him Ugge behinde. 
 Summon a Parley ,we will nlke with him. 
 
 Tnanftttfitmd Parity* 
 Charles. A Parley with the Duke of Burgonie. 
 "Surf. \Vho crane* a Parley with the Burgonie ? 
 
 The PrinceJy Wfc of Francc.thy Couutrey- 
 
 2rf . What fay'ft thou Cturki ? for I am marching 
 :ncc. 
 
 Cbtrtts. Speake Punt, and enchaum him with thy 
 words. 
 
 Putid, Briue "Burgoaie, undoubted hope of Prance, 
 tay, let tby bumble Hand-maid fpeaketo thee. 
 Tig. Speake on.but be not oner-tedious. 
 puceS. JLooke on thy Country jlook on fertile France, 
 And fee theCties and theTownes dcfac'i, 
 ly wafting Ruine of the cruel! pot. 
 As lookes the Mother on her lowly Babe, 
 When Death doth clofe his tender-dying Eyes, 
 See.fee the pining Maladie of Trance : 
 leHold the Wounds, the rooft vnnaruraj] Wounds, 
 Which thou thy felfe haft giuen her wofull Brefh 
 
 turne thy edged Sword another way, 
 Strike thofe that hurt,and hurt notthole that help* 
 Jnedrop of Blood drawhe from thy Countries Boforoe, 
 ihould grieue thee more then ftreames of forrainc gore, 
 leturnc thee therefore with a floud of Teares, 
 And wafji away thy Countries llayned Spots. 
 
 "Burg. Either fhehath bewitcht me with her words, 
 OrNature makes me fuddcnly relent. 
 P0.Befide$.aIl French and France exclaimes on thee 
 Doubting thy Bitth and law full Progenie. 
 Who ioyn'ft, thou with.but with a Lordly Nation, 
 fh it Will not truft thee, but for profits fake? 
 When Telbot hath fct footipo once in France, 
 And fafbion'd thce chat Infirument of III, 
 Who tben,butEnglifh f/wpr.will be Lord, 
 And thou be tbrufTout, likeapugitiite* 
 C*ll we to minde.and maike bur this for proofe: 
 W*5oor iheDukeofOrlcancethyToe? 
 And was he not in England Prifoner > 
 iut when they heard he was thine Enemie, 
 They fet him free.wuhout h Ranfome pay'd, 
 n fpight of Tivrgonit and jli his friends, 
 Secthen.thoongbt'ftagainft thy Countteymen, 
 *nd ioyn'ft witb them will be thy flaughter-men. 
 I!orne,come,returne ; rctutne thou wandering Lord, 
 Charier and-the reft will take thee tn their armes. 
 
 "Burg. I am vanquiflied : 
 Thcfe haughtie wordes of hers 
 .laue bau'rcd me like roaring Cannon-fhot, 
 \nd made me almoft yeeld vpon my knees. 
 Forgiue me Couorrey,aod fwcet Counrreymen . 
 Ana Lords accept rhi heartie kind embrace. 
 My Tor ces and my Power of Men are yours . 
 So farwell T#0f,He no longer mift thee. 
 
 ''Kelt. Done like Frenchman : turne and turne a- 
 gam*. 
 
 Cbasttt. Welcome braue Dukc.ihyfricndfhip makes 
 vs frefti. 
 
 ttfttrJ. And doth beger new Courage in our 
 iBreaft*. 
 
 Al*f. P*ceB haeh brauely play'd her part in this, 
 And doihdeferue a Coronet of Gold. 
 
 Cb frits. Now let vs on,roy Lord*, 
 And ioyneour Powers, 
 And feekc how we may preiudice the Foe. 
 
 Sccena Quarta. 
 
 Elttr tht K.i,Giou(tfltr,Mche/)rT,rorke,Sff'dkt, 
 trr : T ihem,tfith 
 
 T*lb. My gracioujPrince.and honorable Peetes, 
 Hearing of your arnuall in this Realme, 
 I haue a while giuen Truce vnro my Wanes, 
 To doe my dune to my Soueraigne. 
 In figne whereof, rhis Arme.that hath reclaym'd 
 To your obedience, fiftie Fortrefles, 
 TwelueCitie,and feuen walled Townes of ftreogth, 
 Befide fiue hundred Prifoners of cfteeme ; 
 Lets fall his Sword before your Highneffefcct: 
 And with fubmifliue loyilcie of heart 
 Afcribes the Glory of hit Conqueft got, 
 Pirft to my God, and next vnto your Grace. 
 
 King Isthis the Lord T-/*o;,Vnckle Gl*ctfltr. 
 Thit hath fo long beene refident inFrance? 
 
 CUR. Yes,if it pleafe your M'aieftie.my Liegf. 
 
 King. Welcome braue Cpraine,and victorious Lord. 
 When I was young (as yet I am not old) 
 I doc remember hr.w my Father faid, 
 A ftoorer Champion newer handled Sword. 
 Long fince we were refolded of your truth, 
 YourfaithruU feruice.and yourtoylem Warre: 
 Yet neuer haue you rafted our Reward, 
 Or beene reguerdon'd with fo much as Thanks, 
 Becaufe till now, we neuer faw your face . 
 Therefore ftand vp.and for thcfe good dcferts, 
 We here create you Earle of Shrewsbury, 
 And in our Coronation take your place. 
 
 Stxet. Flomrtlb. xtnnt. 
 
 <Jtf*et Venom and Brftt, 
 
 yer*. Now Sir.to you that were fo hot at Sea, 
 Difgracing of thefe Colours that Iwcare, 
 In honor of my Noble LordofYotke 
 Dar'ft thou maintainethe former words thou fpak'ft? 
 
 Bitfj" Yes Sir , as well as you dare patronage 
 The cnuious barking of your fawcie Tongue, 
 Agajnft my Lord the Duke of Somerfet. 
 
 Vern. Sirrha, thy Lord I honour as he is. 
 
 2?4/. Why.what is he ? as good a man as Torkg. 
 
 Veru. Hearke ye: not fo i in witnetTe take ye that. 
 Sinks' ban. 
 
 Stf. Villaine , thou knoweft 
 The Law of Armes it fuch, 
 Th*t who fo drawes a Sword.'tis prefent death, 
 Or elfe this Blow fhould broach thy deaieft Bloud, 
 BUI lie vnto his Maieflie, and craue, 
 I may haue libertie to venge ibis Wrong, 
 When thoufhalt fee, He meet thce to thy coft 
 
 Prr*. Well mifcreant.llebe there a* foone*$you 
 Andaftermcete you,fooncr then you would- 
 Exemt. 
 
no 
 
 Thefirft Tart of Henry the Sixt 
 
 jfitus Quariut. Scena Trima. 
 
 (HtirKimg, GUf t ft*, frivk'fl" t Ttrkt. S*fH, Somer- 
 
 ftt t W*rwtck.t. Tllnt.*"<iCt**r*r Exntr. 
 
 Cft. Lord Blfbop fct the Crowne pon hii held. 
 
 Wm. God fauc King He*n of that name the fixt. 
 
 Cff. Now Gouernour ofP aris tike your oath, 
 Thit you cleft no other King but him; 
 Efteeme none Friendi. but fuch at are his Friends, 
 And none your Foes, but fuch as fhall pretend 
 Malicious praaifesagamft his State : 
 This (hall ye do, fo helpe you righteous God. 
 
 Cmter Ftlftfy. 
 
 fal. My gracious Souerignc,as I rode from Calice, 
 To hfle vmo your Coronation : 
 A letter was deliuer"d to my htnds, 
 Writ to your Grsce, from th'Dukc of Burgundy. 
 
 7W. Shame to the Duke of Burgwidy, and thee : 
 I vow'd ( bafe Knight) when I did meete the next, 
 To. tearethe Garter from thy Crauena leggc, 
 Which I haue done, becaure(vnworthHjr) 
 Thou was'c inftalled in that High Degree. 
 Pardon me Princely //<*?, nd the reft: 
 This Daftard, at the battell offticlitr/, 
 When (but in all) I w fixe thouftnd (Irong, 
 And thet the French were almoft ten to one, 
 Before we met, or that a ftroke was giuen, 
 Like to a truftie Squire, did run away. 
 In which affiult, we loft twelue hundred men 
 My felfe, and diuers Gentlemen befide, 
 Were thcte furpri'd,tnd taken prifoners. 
 Then iudge (great Lords) if I haue done amirte : 
 Or whether that fuch Cowards ought to weare 
 This Ornament of Knighthood, yea or not* 
 
 Git. To fay (he truth, this fail was infamous, 
 And ill bcfeeming any common man \ 
 Much more Knight, a Captaine, and a Leader. 
 
 Ttl. When fir It this Ordr was ordsin'd my Lordi, 
 Knights of the Garter were of Nobl? birth ; 
 Valiant, and Vertuous, full of baughtie Courage, 
 Soh as were growne to credit by the warres : 
 Not fearing Death, nor (hrinking for Dlftrefie, 
 But alwayes icfoliue, in moft extrearnes. 
 He then, that is not furnilVd in this fort, 
 Doth but vfurpe the Sacred name of Knight, 
 Prophsning this moft Honourable Order, 
 And fhould (if I were worthy to be Iudge) 
 Be quite degraded, like a Hedge- borne Swaine, 
 That doth prefume toboaft of Gentle blood. 
 
 JT. Staine to thy Countrymen, thou hear'ft thy doom- 
 Be packing therefore, thou that va't a knight t 
 fienceforth we bsnifh thee on paine of death. 
 And now Lord Protedor. view the Letter 
 Sent from our Vncklc Duke of Burgundy. 
 
 Clt. What meanes his Grace, thet he hath chaimg'd 
 
 his Stile ? 
 
 No more but pUine and bluntly ? (70 i*V King.) 
 "-lath he forgot he is hi Soueraigne ? 
 Dr doth this churli fh Superscription 
 'retend fome alteration in good will ? 
 
 mat, ctoiftffln, of my Cotntritt 
 rge*h*r with t 
 
 Of feed atjtmr iffrtffit* frttttt vfai t 
 
 And ,oj*'d itk Chtrltj , the r^btftll faf cffftMti 
 
 monftroui Treachery . Cm this be fo J 
 That in alliance, amity, and caches, 
 
 There fliould be found fuch falfe d.iTerobling guile ? 
 
 Knf. What? doth my Vockle Burgundy reooit ? 
 
 Clt. He doth my Lord, and it brcom your foe. 
 
 Kaig. Isthat the wotft this Letter doth contunc' 
 
 Git- It is the worft, and all (my Lord) he writes. 
 
 JCw.Why then Lord Tflbti there fhal tilk with him, 
 Andgiuchim chafticernent for this abufr. 
 How fay you (my Lord) arc you not content? 
 
 TV. Content, my Litge ? Ye. But I am presented, 
 
 1 ftiould haue begg'd I might haue bene empjoyd. 
 
 K**l Then gather flrength, and match vnio him 
 
 firaight -. 
 
 Let him perceiue how ill we brookr his Treafon, 
 And what offence it is to flout his Friend*. 
 
 T*l I go my Lord, in heart defiring rtill 
 You may behold confufion ofyourfofs. 
 E it ir Vernott Mid "Sajffit. 
 
 ytr. Grant me the Combate, gracious Soueraigne. 
 
 TZtf. And me (my Lord)grant me the Combtr too 
 
 Terkt. This is my Stroant, beare him Noble Prince. 
 
 Sot*. And this is mine (fweet Won^fauour him. 
 
 King. Be patient Lords, andgiuethemlcuetofpek 
 SayGtnticmcn, whtmakfjyouhuseTtla(me, 
 And wherefore <raue y ou Combate t Or wtih whom t 
 
 Vtr. With him (my Lord) for he huh done me wrong 
 
 B*f. And I with him, for hr hath done me wrong. 
 
 JCmf.What is that wrong,wht rofyou both complain 
 Firft let tnr know, and then lie anfwer you. 
 
 Tiaf. CrolTing the Sf a, from England into France, 
 This Fellow heere with enuious carping tongue, 
 Vpbraided me about the Rofe 1 wtare, 
 Ssying, the finguine colour of the Leauct 
 Did reprefnt my Maftersbluftiing cheekei ; 
 When ftubbornly hedidrepugne the truth, 
 About acenainequeflioninthe Law, 
 Argu'd betwixt the Duke of Yorkc, and h'im. 
 With other vile and ignominious teirmrs. 
 In confutation of which rude reproach, 
 And in defence of my Lord* worthinrtTe, 
 1 craue the benefit of Law of Armes. 
 
 Vtr. And that ii my petition ( Noble Lord:) 
 For though ht feeme with forged queint conceitc 
 To fee a gloffe vpon his bold intent, 
 Yetknowfmy Lord) I was prouok'dby him s 
 And he firft tooke exceptions at ihis badge, 
 Pronouncinp thai the palenrlTe of this Flower, 
 Bewray'd the fatntnefle of my Matters hear'. 
 
 Tr(i. WillnotthismaliceSomerfetbe left? 
 
 Sm. Your priuate grudge my Lord of York,wil oiit, 
 Though ne're fo cunningly you fmoiherit. 
 
 Xty. Good Lord, what m idnefle rulti la bnine- 
 
 fickemen, 
 
 When for fo flighr and fiiuolout a cufe. 
 Such factious xmulations fhall arife > 
 GoodCofins both of York e and Somerfet, 
 Quiet your friues (I pray } nd be at peace, 
 
 Torkt, Let thit dilT'entiou firfl be tried by fight, 
 And then your HighnefTc frill command a Peace. 
 Sum. The quarrel] toucheth none but vs alone. 
 Betwixt our fVlues let vs decide it (ht n. 
 
 TVtV- . There is my pledge, accept ir Somerfft. 
 Vtr. N*y,letureftwhtretibecnetfir(L 
 
The frit P&tofHenytheSixt. 
 
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 "Lay. Confirme it fo, mine honourable Lord. 
 
 Gla. Confirme it fo ? Confounded be your ftrife, 
 And perilh ye with your audacious praie, 
 Prefumptuous vaflals, are you not afliam'd 
 With this immodefl clamorous outrage, 
 To trouble ard difturbe the King, and Vs f 
 And you my Lords, me thinker you do not well 
 To beare with their peruerfe Obie&ioni : 
 Much leiTc to take occafion from their mouthet, 
 To raife a mutiny betwixt your (clues. 
 Let me pcrfwade you take a better courfe. 
 
 Exet. ItgreeueshisHighnefle, 
 Good my Lords, be Friends. 
 
 King. Come hither you that would be Combatants 
 Henceforth I charge you, as you loue our fauour, 
 Quite to forget this Quarrell, and the caufe. 
 An3 you my Lords : Remember where we are, 
 In France, amongft a fickle wauering Nation: 
 If they perceyue diffention in our lookes, 
 And tht within our felucs we difagree ; 
 How will their grudging ftomackes beprouok'd 
 To wilfull Difobcdicnce, and Rebell ? 
 Beftde, What infamy will there ar ife, 
 When Forraigne Princes (hail be certified. 
 That for 2 toy, a thing of no regard, 
 King Henriti Pecres, and cheefe Nobility. 
 Deftroy'd themfelues, and loft the Realms of France ? 
 Oh thinke vpon the Conqueft of my Father, 
 My tender year? s, and lei vs not forgoe 
 That for a trifle, that was bought with blood. 
 Let me be Vmper in this doubtfull ftrific : 
 1 fee no rcafon if I weare this Rofe, 
 That any one (hould t herefore be fufpitious 
 I more mcliiK to Somcrfet, than Yorke 
 Both arc my kinfmen, end Iloue them both. 
 As well they may vpbray'd me with my Crowne, 
 Beeaufe (forfooth ) the King of Scots is Crown'd. 
 But your discretions better can pcrfwade, 
 Thco I am able to ioftrud or teach : 
 And therefore, at we hither came in peace, 
 Soler vsflill continue peace, and loue. 
 Cofm ofYorkt, weinftitute your Grace 
 To be our Regent in thetc parts of France : 
 And good my Lord of Somerfet, vnite 
 Tout Troopcs of horfcmen, with his Bands of foote, 
 And like true Subie<Sts, fonnes ofyourProgenitors^ 
 Go cheercfully together, and digeft 
 Yourancry Chotler on your Enemies. 
 Our Selfe, my Lord Protector, and the reft, 
 After fomercfpit, will teturne toCalice ; 
 Ftom thence to England, where I hope erelong 
 To be prcfented by your Vi&orie*, 
 With Cbtrlet, .Alanfon, and that Traiterous rout 
 
 fjeemt (JMviel T9rktJVfaru>ick.,fxtttr > feriia*. 
 
 Wor> My Lord of Yoike, I promife you the King 
 Prettily (me thought) did play the Otator.) 
 
 Torkf. And fo he did, but yet I like it not, 
 In that he wearcs the badge of Somerfet. 
 
 K'or. TulTi, that was but hit fancie, blame him not, 
 I dare pr efume (fweet Prince) he thought no harme. 
 
 rtr(. AndifKvi/hhedid. But let it reft, 
 Other affay res muft now be managed. tseennt. 
 
 F!<*rtfl>. Mann Exeter. 
 
 Extt Welldidathou Kchardto fupprefTe thy voice: 
 Forhadthepaflioniofchyheanburftout, 
 1 fear* we (hould haue fecne decipbet'd there 
 
 Morerancorous fpigbt, mote furious raging broyle*. 
 
 Then yet can be. imagin'd or fuppos'd . 
 
 But howfoere, no fimple man that fees 
 
 This iarring difcord ofNobilJtie, 
 
 This (houldering of each otber in the Court, 
 
 This fadious bandying of theit F zuourirei, 
 
 But that it dcth prefage fome ill euenr. 
 
 Tis much, when Scepters are in Cbildrens hinds : 
 
 But more, when Enuy breeds vnkinde deuifion, 
 
 There comes the mine, there begins confufion. Exit 
 
 Eater Ttltat vith Tntmot mci Drnmtne, 
 
 To/6. Go to the Gates of Burdcanx trumpeter, 
 Summon theii Generall rnto the Wall. Sounds, 
 
 English hhnTtlfat (Captames) call you forth, 
 Seruant in Arme* to Horrj King of England, 
 And thus he would. Open your Cine Gates, 
 Be humble to vs, call my Soueraigne yours, 
 And do him homage as obedient Subie&s, 
 And He withdraw me, and my bloody power. 
 But ifyou frowne vpon this proffer'd Peace, 
 You tempt the fury of my three attendants, 
 Leane Famine, quartering Steele, and climbing Fire, 
 Who in a moment, eeuen with the earth, 
 Shall lay your ftately. and ayre-brauing Towers, 
 1 fyou forfake the offer of ch'cir loue. 
 
 Gtp. Thou ominous and fearetull Owie of death, 
 Our Nations terror, and their bloody fcourge, 
 The period of thy Tyranny approached*., 
 On vs thou canft not enter but by death : 
 For I protefl we are well fortified, 
 And ftrong enough to ilTueout and figHt. 
 Jf thou retire, the Dolphin well appointed, 
 Stands with the fnares of Warre to tangle thee. 
 On either hand thee, there are fquadrotis pitcht, 
 To wall thce from the liberty oi Flight ; 
 And oo way canft rhou turne thee for redretTe, 
 But death doth front thee with apparant fpoyle, 
 And pale dcftruftion meets thee in the face : 
 Ten thoufand French haue tane the Sacrament, 
 To ryue their dangerous Anillerie 
 Vpon no Chriftian foule but Englifh T*lt*t . 
 Loe, there thou flandft a breathing valiant man 
 Of an inuincible vnconquet'd fpirit : 
 This is the lateft Clone of thy praife, 
 That I thy enemy dew thee wtthall : 
 For erethe Glaffe that now begins to runne. 
 Fini(h the procefle of his fandy houre, 
 Thefe eyes that fee thee now well coloured, 
 Shall fee thee withered, bloody, pale, and dead. 
 
 Harke, harfce, the Dolphins drumme, a warning bJI. 
 
 Sings heauy Muficke to thy timorous foule, 
 
 And mine (hall ring thy dire departure out. Exit 
 
 T<d. He Fables not.l heare theenemie : 
 Out tome light Horfemen, and perufe their Wings. 
 O negligent and heedleflc Drtcipline, 
 How are we park'd and bounded in a pale > 
 A little Heard of Englands timorous Deere. 
 Mat'd with a yelping kennelt ofFreneh Cfres. 
 If we be Englilh Deere, be then in blood, 
 Not Rtfcall-Uke to fill downe with a pinch. 
 But rsther moodie mad : Anddefperate Stagges. 
 
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 Turne on the bloody Hounds with neadi ofSwele, 
 And make the Coward* (land aloofe at bay i 
 Sell every nun hit life aa deere aa mine, 
 And they (hall findedeereDeere of vt my Frl ends. 
 God, and S. <7r/. 7"<0* and Englands right, 
 Profpet out Colouis in this dangerous fight. 
 
 rorkj- Are not the fpeedy fcouts return'd againe, 
 That dog'd the mighty Army of the Dolphin > 
 
 Mtfl. They are rrt/rn'd my Lord, and giue it out, 
 That he is march'd to Bordeaux with his power 
 Tofight with Talbtt as he marrh'd along. 
 By yow efpyals were difcouered 
 Two mightier Troopes then that the Dolphin led, 
 Which ioyn'd with him, and made their march for 
 
 (Bordeaux 
 
 Tvkt. A pUgutvpon that Vniatne Somerfet, 
 That ibut delayes my promifed fupply 
 Ofhorfetnen, that were leuiedforthn hege. 
 Renowned Tdk* doth expeftmy ayde, 
 And I amlowtedby a Traitor VlHaine, 
 And cannot helpe the nobie Cheuaber : 
 G od comfort him in this necrffity : 
 If he roifcany, farewell Wanei in Irance. 
 
 EntgrMttber Meffetftr. 
 
 *JUtf. Thou Princely Leader of our Engufljftrength, 
 "Neatr fo needfutl on the earth of France, 
 Spurre to the tefcue of the Noble Talbtt, 
 Who ROW is girdled with a wafte of Iron, 
 And hem'd about with grim detraction : 
 To Burdeain warlike Duke, to Burdeaux Yorke, 
 EUe farweil Tsieit, France,and Englands honor. 
 
 Ttrlft. O God, that Sometfet who in proud heart 
 Doth flop my Cotnew, were in T*0>tt plate, 
 Softiould wee taue a valiant Gentlemen, 
 ByforreytingaTmtor.and a Coward > 
 Mad ire,and wrathfullfury maketme wcepe, 
 That thus we dye, while rcraiffe Traitor* deepe. 
 
 iM'f. O fend fome fuccour to the diflreft Lord 
 
 Ttrlft. He dies, we loofe : 1 bieajte my warlike word: 
 We moume, France fmiles : We loofe, they dayly get, 
 All long of chit vile Traitor Somerfet. 
 
 UUef, Then God take mercy on braoe T*U><*, foule, 
 And on hit Sonne yong !An, who two houres ftace, 
 I met in ttauatle towardtfits warlike Father; 
 Thli feucn yeeret did not Taltot fee his fonne, 
 And now they raectc where both their lines are done. 
 
 Tarke. Alas, what ioyfh&!l noble Taltot \\t\tc, 
 To bid his yong fonne welcome to his Greue : 
 Away, vexation aimed ftoppes my breath, 
 That fundred fricndt greete In the houre of death. 
 Lueft farewell, no more my fortune can. 
 Bat curfc the caufe I cannot ayde the man. 
 Maim, Rleji. fojritrt, and Totavt, are wonne away, 
 Long all of Somerfet, and his delay. Exit 
 
 M.-f. Thus while the Vulture of fedition, 
 Feedesinthebofome of fuch great Commanders, 
 Sleeping. neglecVion doth betray to tofle : 
 TheCooqoeft of our fcarfe-cold Conqueror, 
 That euer-liuing man of Memorie, 
 Utnrit the f.ft ; Whiles they etch other crotTe, 
 Liues, Honours, Lands, and all, hutrie to loffe. 
 
 Sm. It it coo Uif , I cannot fiend them now : 
 This expedition was by Toriy and Tai6t t 
 Too ra/hly plotted. All our general] force, 
 M t ght with a fally of th* very To woe 
 Be buckled with : the ouer-daring Talb* 
 Hath fullied all his glofle of former Honor 
 By thisvnbeedfiiH.defperaie, wildeaduenture 
 Ttrks let him on to fight, and dye in fhame, 
 That Ttib* dead, great Terk* might beare the 
 
 Caf. Hesreh Sir >fiffidwi ,</>, who with m 
 Set from our ore- mat cht forces forth for ayde. 
 
 Sun. How now Sir frtttitn, whether were you font ? 
 
 *.Wheth my Lord,from bought St fold L.74&* 
 Who ring'd about with bold adaerfSie, 
 Cries out for noble Yorkt and Somerfet, 
 To beate afiay ling death from hi* wetke Regions: 
 And whiles the honourable Captaine there 
 D r op i bloody fwet from hit warre-wearied limbo, 
 And in aduantage lingring Icokes for refcu*. 
 You hit falfe hopes, the trufl of England* honor, 
 Keepe offal oofe with worth! effe emulation : 
 Let not your priuatedifcord keepe away 
 The lecied fuccoun that fhould lend huniyde. 
 WhileherenownedNobk Gendeman 
 Yecld *p his life vnto a world of oddej. 
 Orleance the Baftard, Gbrfo, BWMOMX*, 
 Almfa Reigaard, compaffe him about, 
 And Tail>& ptiiOieth by your default. 
 
 Sam, Yotke fee him on, Yorke Ihould haue fent Urn 
 ayde. 
 
 Lac. And Yorke at fcftvpon your Gtacenclarmes,' 
 Swearing that you with-hold his leuied hoaft , 
 Collected for this expidklon. 
 
 5.York lyes : He might haue fent, & had the Horfb 
 lowe him ItttleDutie, andletfe Loue, 
 And take foule fcorne to fawne on rum by fending. 
 
 Lit. The fraud of England, northe force ofFtence, 
 HatK now intrapt the Noble-minded T<ill>< : 
 Keuer to England (hall he beare his life, 
 But dies betraid to fortune by your Artfe. 
 
 Star. Come go, I will difpatch the HoHemen ftrait i 
 Within fixe houres, they will beat his ayde. 
 
 Lit. Too Ute comes rcfcue.hiriitane or fUine. 
 For fl ye he could not, if he would have fled : 
 And flyc would Talloi neuet though he might. 
 
 Sen. Ifhebedetd,braueT<(/^rchenadlu. 
 
 L*. His Fame Jiues in the world . His Shame in you, 
 
 Tit. O yong l,b* Toib*. I did fend for the* 
 Touitorthee in ftraragcmsof Warte, 
 That Tatteit name might be in thcereuiu'd, 
 When fple(Te Age, and weake vnablelimbes 
 Should bring thy Fiihcr to his drooping Chairc. 
 ButOma)ignnt and i!l-boading Starrr s, 
 Now thou art come vnto a Feafl of death, 
 A terrible and vnauoyded danger : 
 Therefore deere Boy, mount on my fwifttfl hcrfe, 
 And lie direft chte how thou (halt cfcape 
 Byfbdaine-tligHt. Come, dally noi,be gone. 
 
 lib*. Is my name lolket ? and am 1 your Sonnf? 
 
 SMI 
 
TheftrftTartofHeniytbeSixt. 
 
 Some of hisBaftatdblood,and indifgrace 
 
 Befpoke him thus : Contaminated,bafe, 
 
 And mis-begotten blood, I fp ill of thine, 
 
 Meane and right poore, for that pure blood of mine, 
 
 Which thou didft force from Tattftjuy braueBoy. 
 
 Here purpofing the Baftard to defrroy, 
 
 Came in ftrong refcue. Speake thy Fathers care ; 
 
 Art thou not wearie,//j* } How doll thou fare 
 
 Wilt thou yet leaue the Battaile,Boy,and flie, 
 
 Now thou art feaj'd the Sonne of Chiuilrie? 
 
 Flye,to reuenge my death when I am dead, 
 
 The help* of one ftands me in littleflead. 
 
 Ohvtoo much folly is it,well I wot, 
 
 To hazard all our lines in one Jtnall Boat. 
 
 If I to day dye not with Frenchmen* Rage, 
 
 To morrow I /hall dy with mickle Age. 
 
 Byrne they nothFng gJine, and if I ftay, 
 
 Tis but the (hortning of my Life one day. 
 
 In thee thy Mother dyes,our Houfeholds Name, 
 
 My Deaths Renenge,thy Youth, and England* Fame : 
 
 All thefe.and mor,we hazard by thy ftay; 
 
 All thefe are fau'd, if thou wilt flye away. 
 
 loba. The Sword o(Orlt*nct hath not made me fmart, 
 Thefe words of yours draw Life-blood from my Heatt. 
 On that aduantage, bought with foch a fhame, 
 To fauc a paltry Life, and flay bright Famr, 
 Before young TaJlot from old TVforflye, 
 The Coward Horfe that beares me.fall and dj/e ; 
 And like me to thepefant Boyesof France, 
 To be Shame* fcome,and fubieft of Mifchance. 
 Surely.by all the Glorie you hae wonne, 
 And if 1 flye,I am not Taltftt Sonne. 
 Then talke no more of Bighi,it is no boot, 
 If Sonoe to Taltot, dye at Ttlbvti foot. 
 
 Talk. Then follow thou thy defp'rate Syre of Greet, 
 Thou/f.r,thy Life to me is fweet : 
 If thou wilt fight, fight by thy Fathers fide, 
 And commendable ptou'd. let's dye in pride. fxlt. 
 
 And (hall I flye ? O, if you loue my Mother, 
 )ifhonor not her Honorable Name, 
 fo make a Baftard, and a Slaue of me : 
 The World will f?y>he fs not Titats bloodi 
 fhat bafely fSed,when Noble T<ilki ftood. 
 
 7*4/5. FHye.to reuenge my death.if I b flaine. 
 
 Jtb*. Hethatflyes(o,will nc're returne ngaine, 
 
 To&> If we both ftay.we both are fure to dye. 
 
 lt*n. Then let me ftay , and Father doe you flye : 
 Your loflc is great/o your regard (hould be ; 
 My worth vnknowne,no lofle is knowne inme. 
 Vpon my death, the Frrnch can little boaft ; 
 M yours they will,in youall hopes are loft. 
 Plight cannot ftayne the Honor you haue wonne, 
 gut mine it will,that no Exploit hzae done 
 You fled for Vantage.euery one will fwcare : 
 But if I bo w.theyle fay it was for feare. 
 There is no hope that euer I will ftay. 
 If the fitft howre 1 ftumke and run away ; 
 Here on my knee 1 benge Mortalttie, 
 Rather then Life.preferu'd with Infamic. 
 
 Ta&, Shall all thy Mothers hopes lye in one Tombe ? 
 
 Ikn. I rather then He flume my Mothers Wombe. 
 
 Tate. Vpon my BleflTngl command thee goe. 
 
 Jth. To fight 1 will,but not to flye the Foe. 
 
 Ta/t. Part of thy Father may be fau'd in thee. 
 
 leh*. No part of him,butwillbe(hameinmee. 
 
 Tolt. Thou neuer hadft Renowne,nor canft not lofe ir. 
 
 /<*. Ycs.your renowned Name: (hall flight abufe it? 
 
 7j/.Thy Father* charge lha! cleare thee ftom y ftaine. 
 
 Jehu. You cannot witnefTe for me,being flaine. 
 If Death be fo apparant.then both flye. 
 
 Talk. And leaue my followers here to fight sod dy e t 
 My Age was neuer tainted with fuch ftiame. 
 
 John. And fhall my Youth be guiltie of fu<h blames 
 No more can i be fevered from your fide, 
 Then can your felfe.yoil felfe in twamediuide : 
 Stay.got.doe what you witl^he like doe J ; 
 Forliue I will not.if my Father dye. 
 
 Talb. Then here I take my lesue of thee, falre Sonne, 
 Borne ro eclip fe thy Life this afternoone: 
 CofDe/idc by fide, together line and dye, 
 And Soulc with Soule from France to Heauen flye. ficit. 
 
 JllartH : Excttrfaxt, whtrti* Taltitt Smt 
 it btmafd atvut , aad Talk* 
 
 rtfcves him. 
 
 T<&. Saint Gs*f,tnd Viflory; fight Soul d.ers, fight : 
 The Regent hath with T*li>et broke his word, 
 And left v j to the rage of France his Sword. 
 Where is /</> 7V6f ? pawfc,and take thy breath, 
 I gaue thee Life.and refcu'd thee from Death. 
 
 leb*. O twice my Father.twiceam I thySonnc : 
 The Life thou gau'ft me firft, wa loft and done, 
 Till with thy Warlike Sword.defpight of Face, 
 To my determined time thou gau'ft new date. 
 TV&When fr' the Do'fkint Creft thy Sword ftruck fire, 
 It warm'd thy Fathers heart with prowd defire 
 Of bold-fac't Viflotic. Then Leaden Age, 
 Quicken'd Wlt h Youthfull Spleene.and WatlikeRage, 
 Beat downc jHanJcn,Orlcance,'Biirgii*die t 
 And from the Pride of Gallia rcfcucd thee. 
 The irefull Bftard Or/W, that drew blood 
 F(om thee my Boy, and had the Maidenhood 
 Of thy firft fight, I foone encountred, 
 And interchanging blovret.I quickly Ihed 
 
 Excurfmnt, Enter eld 
 T*!ht led. 
 
 Tall. Where is my other Life? mine o wne is gone. 
 O, where's young Ttdbat ? where it valiant Itbo ? 
 Triumphant Death, fmear'd with Captiuitic, 
 Young Tdbots Valour makes me fmile at thee. 
 When he perceiu'd me ihrtnke.and on my Knee, 
 His bloodie Sword be brandifht ouer mee, 
 And like a hungry Lyon did commence 
 Rough deeds of Rage,and ftcme Impatience : 
 But when my angry Guardant flood alone, 
 Tendriog my ruine, and afTayl'd of none, 
 Dzie-cy'd Furie,an'd great rage of Heart. 
 Suddenly made him from my fide to JWrt 
 Into the cluftring Battaile of the French t 
 And in that Sea of Blood.my Boy did drench 
 His ouer-mounnng Spirit ; and there di'de 
 My /earat t wy Bioffome.in nis pride. 
 
 Entermth fobn Tofbetjorvt. 
 Sfru. O my deare Lord Joe where your Sonne i s borne, 
 7V/.Thou antique Death, which laugh'ft vs her* to fconi, 
 Anon from thy mfulcing Tyrannic, 
 Coupled in bonds of perpetuitie, 
 Two Tttiett winged through the licheiSkie, 
 In thy defpight (hall fcapeMortalitie. 
 
The fir/I Tart of Henry the Sixt. 
 
 __ .... . 
 
 O thou whofe wounds become hard fauoured death, 
 
 Speake to thy father, ere thou yetW thy breath, 
 
 Brauc death by freaking, whither he will or no : 
 
 Imagine htm a Frenchman, and thy Foe. 
 
 Poore Boy, he finiles, me thinkei , u who Chould fay, 
 
 Hid Death btne French, then Death had dyed to day. 
 
 Come, come, and lay him in his Fathers armei. 
 
 My fptrit can no longer beare chefe harmes. 
 
 Souldiers adieu : I haue wlm I would haue, 
 
 Now my old armes are y ong lob* To/ton graue. Dyes 
 
 id P net B. 
 
 O>*r. Had Yorke and Scmerfet brought refcue in, 
 We (hould haue found a bloody day of thi. 
 
 B*ft. Howtbeyong whelpe of TMoti raging wood, 
 Didfleftihispunie-fwordinFrenchmensblood. 
 
 PMC Once I encountred him, and thus I faid : 
 Thoa Maiden youth, be vanquiflit by a Maide. 
 But with a proud Maiefticall high fcorne 
 He anfwer'd thus : Yong T*lttt was not borne 
 TobeihepillageofaGiglot Wench: 
 So rufhing in the bowels of the French, 
 He left me proudly, as vnworthy fight. 
 
 Bar- Doubtleffe he would haue made a noble Knigln 
 See where he lyes inherced in the armci 
 Of the moft bloody Nurflier of hi harmej. 
 
 Titft. Hew them to pceces.hack their bon aflundtr, 
 Whofe life was England* glory, Gallia s wonder. 
 
 Oner. Oh no forbeare : For that which we hane fled 
 Daring the life, let vi not wrong it dead. 
 Exitr Lucit, 
 
 L*. Herald, conduct me to the Dolphin* Tent, 
 To know who hath obcain'd the glory of the day. 
 
 Ch*r. On whit fubmtfTiue mefTa^e art thou fenr ? 
 
 L*cj Submiflion Dolphin? Tii aVneere French vvoid. 
 We Englifh Warriours wot not what it meanes. 
 I come to know what Prifoners thou haft tanc, 
 And to furuey the bodies of the dead. 
 
 Cb*r. For piifoners askft ihou? Hell our pnfon is. 
 But tell me whom thou feek fi > 
 
 Luc. But wVvere's the great Alcidrsofthe field, 
 V(int Lord Tulbat Earle of Shrewsbury t 
 Created for f>is rare fuccefle in Armes. 
 Great F.arle oftraf)>frd.W4terf<>rel. and yatnet, 
 Lord TVfcf ofCiMtrig and rrdnrftU, 
 Lord StrtHpe odLufourt. Lord Vtrdm of v#/f, 
 Lord^>w^offf'o./f^ 1 Lord F*r*auB ofSkefctU, 
 The thrice victorious Lord of F Alcaxbridg % 
 Knight of the Noble Order of 5. Ceorgt, 
 Worthy S. iJHabul. and the Qoldtn Flttct, 
 Great Marfhall to Htmy the fixt, 
 Of all his Warres within the Realms of France, 
 
 P*c. Heere's a filly ftately ftile indeede : 
 TheTurke tht two and fiftie Kingdomeshath, 
 Writes not fo tedious a Stile as this. 
 Him that thou magnifi'ft with all thefe Titles, 
 inking and fly.blowne lyes heerr st our feete. 
 Lay. Is T*ltt flaine, the Frenchmen* only Scourge, 
 Your Kingdomes terror, and blacke Nenufii ? 
 Oh were mine eye-balles intoBullenturn'd, 
 That I m rage might fhoot them st your faces. 
 3h,that 1 eould but call thefe dead to life, 
 t were enough 10 fright the Realme of France. 
 Were bat his Pfture left amongft you here, 
 
 It would amaze the prowdefl of you ill 
 
 Giuc me their Bodyes.thai 1 may beare them hence, 
 
 And giue them Buriall.as befecmes their werrh. 
 
 Pttcet. I thinke this vpftart ii old Talketi Ghort, 
 He fpeakes with fuch a proud commanding fpirit: 
 For Gods fake let him haue him, to kcepe them here, 
 They would but ftinke, and pu trifie the ayrc. 
 
 Char. Go take their bodies hence. 
 
 Liny, lie beare them bertcerbut from their afhes dial 
 
 be rear d 
 A Phoenix that ftiall make all France afirar'd. 
 
 b*r So we be rid of them, do with him what y wdi 
 And now to Paru in this conquering vame, 
 All will be ours, now bloody 7*ihti flaine. *, 
 
 Scenafecunda. 
 
 SENNET. 
 Ettrr King, qitcrjltr, ^ Exttrr. 
 
 Kpif. Haue you perus'd the Letters from the Pope, 
 The Emperor, and the Earle of A rmuuck > 
 
 (jb. I haue my Lord, and their intent is this, 
 They humbly fuevnto your Excellence, 
 To haue a godly peace concluded of, 
 Betwcene the Realmes of England, and of France 
 
 Kmg. How doth yourGrace affecl their motion > 
 
 Glo. Well (my good Lord) and at the only mtanes 
 To flop effufion of our Chriftian blood, 
 And flablifh quietnelTe on eucry fide. 
 
 Ktig. \ marry Vnckle.for 1 alwayes though: 
 It was both impious and vnnaturil), 
 That fuch immanity and bloody ffrifc 
 Should reigne among ProfefCors of one Faith. 
 
 gi, Befidc my Lord, the fooner to effect, 
 And lurerbinde this knot of amitie, 
 The Ear)e of Arminacke ncere knit to (Ittrln, 
 A man of great Authentic in France, 
 Proffers his onely daughter to your Grace, 
 In marriage, with a large and fumptuoui Dowrie. 
 
 Kmg Marriage Vnckle? Alas my yeares are yong : 
 And fitter is my Oudic, andmyBookcs, 
 Than wanton dalliance with a Paramour. 
 Yet call th Embafladors, and as you pleafe, 
 So let them haue their arvfweres euery one: 
 1 fhall be, well content with any choyce 
 Tends to Gods glory, and my Countries weale. 
 
 Enter Wnebifttr t i 
 
 T-xtt. V/hat, is my Lord of WiKtbtfttr inftall'd, 
 And call'd vnto a Carctinalls degree ? 
 Then I perceiue, that will be verified 
 Henry the Fift did fomtimc prophefie. 
 Ifonce he come to be a Cardinal], 
 Hce'l make his cap coequall w'rch the Crownc. 
 
 King My Lords AmbafTjdors, your feuerali fuitej 
 Haue bin confider'd and debated on, 
 Your purpofe is both good and rcafanible : 
 And therefore zre we certainly refolu'd, 
 To draw conditions of a friendly peace, 
 
Which bymyLordofWinehefterwemeane 
 Snail be transported prefendy co France. 
 
 Clo. And for the profiet of my Lord your Mafter, 
 I haue infomVd his Highnefle fo at large, 
 A* liking of the Ladie* vertuous gifts, 
 Her Beauty, and the valew ofher Dower, 
 He doth intend (he (hall be England; Qucene. 
 
 Kay. In areutnent and proofe of which contract. 
 Beare her this fcwell, pledge o f my affeaion. 
 And fo my Lord Protestor fee than guarded, 
 And fafcly brought to Doatr, wherein ihip'd 
 Commit them to the fortune of (he fea. Ex.xat. 
 
 Win. Stay my Lord Legate, you Qall firft recciue 
 Tbe fjmme of money which I promifed 
 Should be deliuered to his Hohncfife, 
 Forctoathingme inthcfe gtaue Ornament*. 
 Jjtgst. I will attend vpon your Lordfljips Icyfurc. 
 
 ITm. Now Winchefter will not fubmit,! trow. 
 Or be infer! our to the proudcft Peere; 
 Humf-ej ofGlofter, thou (halt wll perceiue, 
 That neither in birth, or for authorise, 
 The Bifhop will be ouet-borne by thee : 
 lie either make thee (toopc, and bend thy knee. 
 Or fackc this Country with a mutiny. Exeunt 
 
 Scan* Tert'ia. 
 
 Enter Ch*rltt,urg*dy, 
 
 Cher. Thefe neves (my Lot dsjrnsy cheere our droo- 
 
 ping fpirits : 
 
 Tis faid, the float Parifians do reuolt, 
 And turne againe vnto the warlikelrencb. 
 
 Aim. Then march toparis Royall CbarUs of France, 
 And keepenot backe your powers in dalliance. 
 
 fueel. Peace be amongft them if they turne to vs, 
 Elfe tuinecombaterwith their Pallaces. 
 fitter Scout. 
 
 Scout Succeffe vnto our valiantGenerall, 
 And Siappiiieiietohis accomplices. 
 
 Char What tidings fend our Scouts?! prethee fpeak. 
 
 Scwe. The Englifti Army that diuided was 
 Into two parties, is now conioyn'd in one, 
 And meanes to giue you bated] prefently. 
 
 Char. Somewhat too fodaine Sirs, the warning is. 
 But we will prefently prouidefor them. 
 
 "Bur. I truft the Ghoft ofTalfot is not there : 
 Now he is gone my Lord, you neede notfeare. 
 
 Pueel. Of all bafe pafltuns.Feare is rnoft accurft. 
 Command theConqueft Cbarki, itfljail be thine : 
 Let Henry fret, and all the world repine. 
 
 (.bar. Then on my Lord*, and France be fortunate. 
 Exeunt Alantm. xntrfnxj 
 
 Put. The Regent conquers, and theFtenchmen fly, 
 Now hcipc ye chatrmng Spelles and Periapts, 
 And yc choife fpirit* that adnioni(h m^ 
 And gtur me fignes of future accidents 
 You fpecdy helpers, that ate fubffitutei 
 
 Vndet tboIowBy Monarch of theNorth, 
 Appeare, and ay dc me in this enterprise. 
 
 Eater fiends. 
 
 This fpeedy and quicke appearance argues ptoofe 
 Of your accuftomM diligence to me. 
 Now ye Familiar Spirits, that arc cull'd 
 Out of the po wet full Regions vnder earth, 
 Helpe me this oac, that France may get the field. 
 
 Oh hold me not with rilenee ouer-long : 
 
 Where I was wont to feed you with my blood, 
 
 lie lop a member off, and giue it you, 
 
 In earneft of a further benefit : 
 
 So you do condifcend to helpe me now. 
 
 Ttwy A'Wj their beodt, 
 
 No hope to haue redrcflW My body (hall 
 Pay iccompgnce, if you will gcaunt my fuite. 
 
 Th^j^ki their bead,. 
 Cannot my body, nor blood-ficrifice, 
 latreate you to your wooted furtherance < 
 Then take my foule; my body. foule,and all, 
 Before that England giue the French the foy le. 
 
 Thtr depart. 
 
 See, they forfake me. Now the tjme is come, 
 ThE France muft vale her lofty plumed Creft, 
 And let her head fall into England* lappe. 
 My ancient Incantations *re too weake. 
 And hell too ftrong for me to buckle with: 
 Now France, thy glory droopcih to theduft. xit. 
 
 ficur/ioii Burguadtg andTtrkf figbt bundta 
 b*d. Frtnebfijc. 
 
 Turks. Damfeil ofFrance, I thinke I haue you faft, 
 Vnchaine your fpirits now with fpelling Charmes, 
 And trv if they can gaine yourliberty, 
 A goodly prize, fit forthediuels grace. 
 See how the vgly Witch doci bend her bro wes, 
 As if with Circe, fhe would change my fliape. 
 
 T*c. Chang'd to a wotfcr fhape thou canft notbe: 
 rr-. Oh,^4r/c/theDolphinis apjopsrmao, 
 No fhapobuj his can pleafc your dainty eye. 
 
 Puc A plaguing mifchecfe light on Charles, and thee. 
 And may ye both be fodainly furpriz'd 
 By bloody hands, in deeping on your beds 
 
 Yarke. Fell banning Hagge, InchamrcflehoJdihy 
 
 tongue. 
 
 Puc . F prethee giue me leaae to curfe awhile. 
 Torkf. Curfe Mifcrean:,when thou comft to the ftake 
 Exeunt. 
 
 *4LrtMm. frier Sffitkf with M*rg<**t 
 mbuhaxd. 
 
 Stiff. Be what thou wilt, thou art ray prifoner. 
 
 Gaxsimber. 
 
 Oh Faireft Beautie, do not feare, nor fly e : 
 For I will touch thee but with reucrend hands, 
 I kifle thefe fingers for eternall peace, 
 \nd lay them gently on thy tendei fide. 
 Who art thou, fay ? that I may honor thee. 
 
 Ujr. Margaret my name, and daughter to a Bng, 
 ng ofNaples, who foeretbouart. 
 . An E arle I am, and Suffblke am I csIT J 
 Be not offended Natures myracle, 
 TViou art slotted to be lane by me : 
 So doth the Swan her downie Signets faue, 
 
 _ _ _ Oh foy 
 
lit 
 
 Thefirjl Tart of Henry the Stxt. 
 
 Keeping them prifoner vnderneath his wingj r 
 
 Yet >f thi* fetuilc vfagc once offend, 
 
 Co,nd be free agame.ai SurTolkes friend. 
 
 Oh flay : 1 haiie no power to Itt her pafle, 
 
 My hand would free her, but my heart fayes no, 
 
 As playes the Sonnc vpon the glaffie flreames, 
 
 Twinkling another count erfetted beame, 
 
 So fceiTics this gorgeous beauty to mine eyes. 
 
 Paine would 1 woe her, yet I dare not fpeake : 
 
 lie call for Pen and Inke, and write my minde : 
 
 Fye Di Ai/V/r,difjblenoi 'hy felfe : 
 
 Haft not a Tongue ? I s toe not heere ? 
 
 Wilt thou be daunted at a Womans flght ? 
 
 I : Beauties Princely Maicfty is fuch, 
 
 'Confounds the tongue, and makes the fenfes rough. 
 
 tJMar. Say Earleof Suffoike, ifthy namcbefo, ' 
 What ranfomc muft 1 pay before I pafTe ? 
 For I perceiuel nmthy prifoner. 
 
 Suf. How canft thou tell fhc will deny thy fuitT, 
 Before thou mak e a triallof her loue ? 
 
 >/. Why fpcak'ft thou not? What ranfommuft I pay? 
 
 Stf. She's beautiful! ; and therefore to be Wooed : 
 She is a Woman ; therefore to be Wonne. 
 
 UW*r, Wilt tbou accept of ranfome.yea or no ? 
 
 S*f. Fond man, remember that thou haft a wife, 
 Then how can Margaret be thy Paramour ? 
 
 7ri*r, I werebefttoleauchim,forhcwillnot heare. 
 
 S*f. There all is marr d : there lies a cooling card. 
 
 Mar. He talkes at randon : Cure the man is mad. 
 
 Suf. Andyetadifpenfationrnaybehad. 
 
 1H*r. Aod yet I would that you would anfwcr me. 
 
 Suf. He win this Lady Margaret. For whom? 
 Why for my King : Tufh, that s a woodden thing. 
 
 Ta*r He talkc* of wood : It is foroe Carpenter. 
 
 Sf. Yet fo my fancy may be fatisfied. 
 And peace cftablifhed betweene thefe Realmes. 
 But there rcmaines a fcruple in that too : 
 Forthough her Father be the King 
 Duke of Anitnt.n& ^Mtyne^t^ is hepoore, 
 And ouj"Nobility will fcorne the match. 
 
 Mar. Heare ye Captaine ? Are you not at Icyfure? 
 
 Sf. It (hall be fo, difdaine they ne're fo much: 
 Henry is youthful!, and will quickly yeeld. 
 Madam, Ihaue a iccrei to reucale. 
 
 Mar. What though I be iruhral'd.he feenu a knight 
 And will not any way dishonor me. 
 
 Suf. Lady, vouchsafe to liften what I fjr. 
 
 M*r. Perhaps i ft all be refcu'd by the French, 
 And then I need not cra'ie his curtefie. 
 
 Suf. Sweet Madam, giue mehearinginacaufe. 
 
 cJWxr. Tufh. womcii haue beae captiuatc ere now. 
 
 Suf. Lady, wherefore talke you fo ? 
 
 Jttttr. I cry you mercy, 'tis but Quid for Q*. 
 
 Sf. Say gentle Princeffe, would you not fuppofe 
 Your bondage hippy, to be nde a. Queene ? 
 
 . To be a Qucrne in bondage, is more vile, 
 ThanisafUue, in bfe fertility : 
 or Princes Dioiild be free. 
 
 S*f. And fo /hall you, 
 f hppy England* Roy til King be free. 
 
 M*r. Why what concertos his frcedome vnto mec ? 
 
 Snf. I le vndertake to make thee Htmrta Queene, 
 To put a Golden Scepter in thy band, 
 lod fet a precious Crowne ?pon thy hed, 
 f thou wilt condifcend to be my 
 Mmr- What? 
 
 Confer 
 
 Suf. Hisloue. 
 
 Mar. I am vnworthy to be /Jennet wife. 
 
 Sitf. No gentle Madam, I vnwortby am 
 To woe fo fairca Dame to b* his wife, 
 And haue no portion in the choice my felfe. 
 How fay you Madam, are ye fo content .' 
 
 Mir. And ifmy Father pleafc, I am content. 
 
 S*f. Then call our Captam and our Colours foni, 
 And Madam, at your Fathers Caftle walles, 
 WeeT craoe a parley, to conferre with him, 
 
 St**d. Enter Reigmer on thcWtllrs, 
 See ftigtxr fee, thy daughter prifoner. 
 
 Rtig. To whom? 
 
 S*f. Tome. 
 
 Reig. Suffoike, what remedy ? 
 lama Souldier, and vnapt ro weepe, 
 Or to exclaim* on Fortunes ficklenefle. 
 
 S*f. Y, there is remedy enough my Lord, 
 
 fent, and for thy Honor giue confent, 
 Thy daughter fhaU be wedded to my King, 
 Whom 1 with paine haue wooed and wonne thereto : 
 And this her cade held imprifonment, 
 Hathgain'd thy daughter Princely libertic. 
 
 Rtig. Speakc$Sunolkt as he thinkes t 
 
 Sttf. Faire M*rgxret knowes, 
 That Suffo Ike doth not Batter, face.or faine. 
 
 Rtig. Vpon thy Princely warrant,! dcfcctu), 
 To giue thce anfwcr of thy uft demaod. 
 
 Suf. And heere I will expert thy comming. 
 
 Tnur>pf& fettnJL Enttr Rtigxisr. 
 
 Tteig. Welcome braue-Earle into our Territoritri, 
 Command in y4xiowhat your Honor pJcafe*. 
 
 Suf. Thankei ^ur,bappy for fo fweet a Childe, 
 Fit to be made companion with a King : 
 What anfwci makes your Grace vnto my fi)ite ? 
 
 Rctg. Since thou doft detgnc to woe her hide worth, 
 To be the Princely Bride offuch a Lord ; 
 Vpon condition 1 may quietly 
 Enioy mmeowne. the Country Monte *nd sliiitn, 
 Free from opprtrTion, or the (UokeofWarie, 
 My daughter fhall be Hcnriei, if he plfe. 
 inf. That Is her ranfome, I deliuer her, 
 And thofe two Counties I will vndertake 
 Yoor Grace fhall well and quietly cnioy. 
 
 Rtig. Aod ] againe in Htxrttt Royall name, 
 As Deputy vnto that gracious King, 
 Giue tnee her band for fignc of plighted faith. 
 
 Suf. Reifftter of France,] giue thee Kingly chankcs, 
 Becaufc this is in TianScke ofa King. 
 And yet me thinkes 1 could be well content 
 To be mine ownc Atturney in thit cafe, 
 lie oner then to England with this newes. 
 And make this marriage to be folcnmiz'd : 
 So farewell Retgnter, let this Diamond fife 
 In Golden Pallaces as it becomes. 
 
 Xftf. I do embrace thee, as I would embrace 
 The Chriftian Prince King Htnrit were he heeie. 
 
 Mar .Farewell my Lord,goo<l wi(hes,praife.&: praiers, 
 Shall Suffoike euer haue Qfin*rg*rtt. SktHgomg. 
 
 Suf. Farwell fweet M adam: but hearke you Margaret, 
 No Princely commendations to my King . 
 
 Mar. Such commendations as becomes a Maide, 
 A Virgin, and his Seruant, fay to him. 
 
 Suf. Words fwwlyplac'd,arlmodeftie directed, 
 
ThcfrftTartqfHenq theSixt. 
 
 Sue Madame, I muft trouble you agaioe. 
 No loomg Token to hit Maieftic ? 
 
 C/W>r. Yes, my good Lord, a pure vnfpotted heart, 
 Neuer yet taint withJoue, I fnd cheKjng. 
 
 S*f. And this withall. Ktfebir. 
 
 Mar. That for thy felfe, I will not fo prefume, 
 To fend fuch peeuilh tokens to a King. 
 
 Stf. Oh wen thou for my felfe : but SH folks flay, 
 Thou mayeft not wander in that Labyrinth, 
 There Minouurs and vgry Treafons lurkc, 
 Solicite Henry with hr wonderous praife 
 Bethinke thee onherVeitucsthat furmoum, 
 Kfad naturall Graee* that extinguifh Art, 
 Repeatr their ftmblance often on (he Seas, 
 That when shoacor^'ft to kneele at Henriei feete. 
 Thou maycft beieaue him of hii wt* with wonder. Pxit 
 
 Enter Tfrkt,H f dn*,tte.Shrpht4rdSace!l. 
 
 TIT, Bring forch that SorceteiTc cor.demn'd to bume. 
 
 Shep Ah /, this kib thy Fathers heart out-right, 
 Haue I fought euery Country farre and neere, 
 And now it u my chance to find? thce out, 
 Mufl I behold thy timrlcffie cruel! death : 
 Ah /* ,fweet daughter lute, He die with thec. 
 
 fncfl. Decrepit Mifer.bafe ignoble Wretch, 
 I am dcfcended of a gentler blood . 
 Thou art no Father, nor no Friend of mine. 
 
 /rfp. Out, om : My Lordi ,and plcafe you, 'tis not fo 
 I did beget her, ail the Panfli knowes : 
 H Mother liucth yet, can tefhfie 
 She was thefirft fruite of my Bach'ter-iriip. 
 
 W*r. Gracekfle, wilt tboudeny ihy Parentage ? 
 
 Ttrkf. This argue* what her kindc of life hath beene. 
 Wicked and vile, and fo her death conclude*. 
 
 Sltef. lye lour, that thou wilt be fo obftaclc: 
 God knowes, thoo art a collop of my 3e/h, 
 And for thy fake haue I fhed many a teare : 
 Deny me not, I prythef , gentle lorn. 
 
 PitctB. Pexamauanc. You hauc fuborn'd this man 
 Of purpofc, to obfcure ray Noble birth. 
 
 Shep, ' Fis truc,.I gaue a Noble to the Prieft, 
 The mome that 1 waa wedded to her mother. 
 Knecle downe and take my bJefling, good my Gyrle. 
 Wilt thou not ftoope ? Now curfed be the time 
 Of thy natiuicie : I would the Milke 
 Thy mother gaoe tbee when thoa fuck'ft her breft, 
 hi ad bin a lie Je Ratt-bane for thy fake. 
 Or elfe.whentbou didft keepemy Lambes a-field, 
 I wifh fome rauenous Wolfe had eaten shee. 
 Doeft thou deny thy Father, curfed Drab ? 
 O bume her, burne her.hanging it too good. Exit. 
 
 Tarkf. Take heraway, forfhe hath liu'd too long, 
 To fill the world with vicious qualities. 
 
 Puefitft let me tell you whom you haue condcmn'd; 
 Not me, begotten of a Shfpheard S waine, 
 Bat iflued from the Progeny of Kings. 
 Vertuous and Holy, chofen ftom aboue, 
 5y iitfpiration of CclcftiU Grace, 
 To worke exceeding myracles on earth. 
 [ neur had to do with wicked Spirit*. 
 Bot you that are polluted with your lufte*. 
 Snin'd with the guiltlefle blood of Innocent*, 
 Corrupt and tainted with a thoufand Vices : 
 Brcaufr you want the grace th,t other* haue, 
 You lodge it fluight a thing impofsible 
 TocompaffcWoodaSjbutbyhelpeofdioeU. 
 
 No mifconceyued, lane of*4irc h^rh beene 
 A Virgin from her tender infaacie, 
 Crude, and immaculate in very thaught, 
 Whofe Maiden-blood chuj rigoronfly eftur'd. 
 Will cry for Vengeance, at the Gates ofHeaun. 
 Ttrkf. 1,1 : away with her to execution. 
 war. And hcarke ye firs: becsufe (Tie is * Maide, 
 Spare for noFageotj,Iet there be enow : 
 Plsee birtelifi ofpitch vpon the faczll ftake, 
 That fo her tortvte may be fljortned. 
 
 Put. Will nothing turne your vnrclentmg heart* f 
 Then tone diffOii*t thin? infirmity, 
 That wartanteth by Law, to b<r thy priuilcjge. 
 f am with chiide ye bloody Homicides 
 Murthcc nor then the Finite within my Wcrr.be, 
 Although ye Kale me to a violent death. 
 
 TV.Now heauen forfend, the holy Maid wiib child ? 
 
 *rar. Tfie greateO miracle that ere ye wrought.. 
 Is all your ftnc^ prccu'enefle cometothis? 
 
 Torkf. She and the Dolphin haue bin iugling, 
 I did imagine what wouid be her refuge. 
 
 WAT. Well go too.well haue no Baftards Ji. 
 'Bfpec'ull)' Tinre foarltJ muft Father it. 
 
 Puc. You are deceyu d,my childe is none of his, 
 It was jflanfon that inioy'd my loue. 
 
 Torkf* ^* l*nfm that notorious Machcuile ? 
 It dyes, and if it had a thoufand liur j. 
 
 Pee. Oh giue me leaue, I haue deluded you, 
 Twa* oeyther Cb4rlt!,noi yet the Dake I naro'd. 
 But Rngnier Kingof Ntfitt that preoayl d 
 
 Tar. A married man, that's mod imollerable. 
 
 Ttr. Why here'* a GyrJe: J think (he knowes not we) 
 (There were fo many) whom fhe my accufe. 
 
 Vfar. It's figne fhe hath beene liberal! and free 
 
 Tar. And yet forfooth fhe is a Virgin pure. 
 Strumpet, rhy words condemne thy Brat.and thee, 
 VTe nointreaty, for it is in vaine 
 
 P.Then lead me hence: wirh whom 1 leaue my curie. 
 May neuer glorious Sunne reflex hisbeames 
 Vpon cbe Counttey where you make abode . 
 But darkneife, and the gloomy (Tude of death 
 Inuironyou, till MifcheefcandDifpaire, 
 Dfiue you co break your necks, or hang yout felue*^;r>/ 
 Enter Car,alL 
 
 Tarkf. Breike thjou in peeces, and confume to a(brs, 
 Thou fowle accurfed minifler ofHell. 
 
 Car. Lord Regent, I do greete your Excellence 
 With Letters ofCommiflion from rhe King. 
 For know my Lords, the States of Chriftenddtnc, 
 Mou'd with remorfe of thefe out-ragious broyies, 
 Haue eameftly implor'da genera!! peace, 
 Betwixt our Nation, and the afpyi ing French; 
 And heere at hand, the Dolphin and his Traine 
 Approacheth, to cotifrrre about fome martef. 
 
 Tor^f. Is all our trauell turn'd 10 this effetf, 
 After the flaughter of fo many Peeres, 
 So many Captaines, Gentlemen, and Soldiers, 
 That in this quarrel! baue beene ouerthrowne. 
 And fold their bodyes for their Country e* benefit, 
 Shall we atlaft conclude effeminate peace ? 
 Haue we not loft moil part of all trie Townet, 
 By Treafon, FaKhood, and by Treacbene, 
 Our great Progenitors had conquered: 
 Oh Warwicke, Warwicke, I forefee with grede 
 The vtter loCTe of all the Realm of France. 
 
 fTor. Bepatient Yorke.if ws conclude a Peace 
 
Tbefrfl'PartofHemytheSixt. 
 
 It (hall be with fuch Arid and feuete Couenants. 
 A* little fhall the Frenchmen gaine thereby. 
 
 Cb*r. Since Lords ofEngland, ii is thus agreed, 
 Thst peaceful! truce (hill btr proclzim'd in France, 
 We come tobe informed by your felues, 
 Whit the conditions of that league mufl be. 
 
 Torkt. Speakc Winch^er.for boylingcholler chokes 
 The hollow pjflage of my^>oyfon'd voyce. 
 By fight of thefe our balefull enemies. 
 
 Win, Charle'. and the reft, it is enacted thui : 
 Thar in regard King Henry giues confcnt, 
 Of meereeompaiTioi), and of lenity, 
 To eafe you: Ccunttie of diilreficfull Warre, 
 And fuller you to breath in fruitfull peace, 
 You /Viall become true Liegemen to hii Crowne. 
 And Charier, vpon condition thou wilt fwcare 
 To pay him tribute, and fubmic thy felfe, 
 Thou fhali be plac'd as Viceroy vndei him, 
 And flill enio'y thy Regall dignity. 
 
 tslian. Mufi be be then as fhadow ofhimfclfe > 
 A dome hii Temples with a Coronet. 
 And yet in fubfUnce and authority, 
 Reumebutpriuiledgcofa priuate mm t 
 This proffer is sbfurd, and reafonlclTc. 
 
 Char Tis knowne already that I am pofleft 
 With mor * then halfe the Gallian Territories. 
 And therein rcutrenc'd fbr.theirlawfill King, 
 Shall 1 for lucre of the reft vn-vanquifht, 
 Detraft fomueh from that prerogatiue, 
 As tobe call'd but Viceroy of the whole ? 
 No Lord Ambaflidot, He rather kecpe 
 Thar which 1 haue, than courting for more 
 Be cafi from pofsibihty of all. 
 
 Tfarkf. lnfultingC/Mr/f/,haftinouby fecrer meines 
 Vs'd tnterceflion to obtaine a league. 
 And nowthe matter growcs to eomprernlze, 
 Stand'ft thou aloole vpon Comparjfon 
 Either accept the Title thou vfurp'it, . 
 
 Of benefit proceeding from our King, 
 And not of any challenge of Defert, 
 Or we will plague thee with mcefTant Warres 
 
 Rtig. My Lord, you do not well in obilinacy, 
 To c auill sn the courfc of this Contract: 
 If once it be neglected, ten to one 
 We /hall not finde like opportunity. 
 
 Alan- To fay the truth, it is your policie. 
 To (aue your SubiccHs from fuch mafTacre 
 And ruthleflc Daughters as are day ly Irene 
 By our proceeding in Hofiiliiy, 
 And therefore take this compact of a Truce, 
 Although you breake it, when your pleafure (erues. 
 
 Var. How fayft thou Cfar/w > 
 Shall our Condition (Und? 
 
 fiiar. It Shall: 
 
 Onely referu'd, you claime no mtereft 
 In any of our Towne* ofGarrifon. 
 
 Ter. Thenfweare Allegeance lohisMsisfty, 
 As thou art Knight, netiet to difobey, 
 Nor be Rebellious to the Crowne of England, 
 Thou nor thy Nobles, to the Crowne of England. 
 Set.now difmiffe your Army when ye pleafr : 
 Hang vp your Enlignes. let your Drummn be flill, 
 For hecre we cncenalne a folernr.e pcac*?, 
 
 Qtuntuf. 
 
 Ktng. Your wondrous rare defcriBtion (noble Erle) 
 Of beauteous Marfartt hath aftonifh d me I 
 Her vcrtues graced with external! gifts, 
 Do breed Loues fetled pafTtons in my heart, 
 And like as rigour of tempefluous guftes 
 Prouokcs the might icft Hulke againft the tide, 
 So am ! driuen by breath of her Reno wr.e, 
 Either to fiirTer Shipwracke, or arriue 
 Where I my haue fruition of her Loue. 
 
 Suf. Tufh my good Lord, this fuperficiall tale, 
 Is bui a preface other worthy praife : 
 The cheefc perfections of that looely Dame, 
 (Had I fufficiciu skill to vttcr them) 
 Would make a volume of inticing lines, 
 Able to rauifh any dull conceit. 
 And which ii more, fhe ii not fo Dioine, 
 So full replcate with choice of all delights, 
 But with as humble iowlinefTe of nVmde, 
 She it content to brat your command : 
 Command Imeane.ofVenuous chafts intents, 
 To Lotie. and Honor Henry as her Lord. 
 
 Kiar . And otherwife, will Ht*ry ne're prefume > 
 Therefore my Lord Protestor, giue confrni. 
 That Margret may be Englands Royall Qgeene. 
 
 G/ So fhould I giuv confent to flatter Anne. 
 You know (my Lordj your HighneiTe tsbetroath'd 
 Vnto another Lady of efteeme, 
 How fhall we then difpenfe with that contract, 
 And not defaceyour Honor with re proach? 
 
 Suf. As doth a Ruler with visiawfull Gathcs, 
 Or one that at a Triumph, hauing vow'd 
 To try hisflrength, forfakcthyec the Litres 
 By reafon of his Aduerfariej oddei. 
 A poore Earlcs daughter is vnequall oddes, 
 And therefore may be broke without offence. 
 
 Gkuftfler. Why what (I pray) is ^Mar^,irt more 
 
 then that ? 
 
 Her Father is no better thsn an Earle, 
 Although in glorious Titles he excell. 
 
 Suf. Yes my Lord.herFathetisafOng. 
 The King of Naples, and leiufalem, 
 And of ibch great Aurhoritie in France, 
 As his alliance will conHrme our peace, 
 And keepe the Frenchmen in Allegeance. 
 
 GIo. And fo the Earle of Arminackc may doe, 
 Becaufe he is neere Kinfman vr.to Cbarltf. 
 
 Extt Bcfide.his wealth doth warrant a liberal dower, 
 Where Reifnier fooner will recty ue, than giue. 
 
 Suf. A Dowre my Lords? Difgrace not fo your King, 
 That he fhould be fo abi<&, bafe,snd poore, 
 Tochoofi for wealth, and not for perfect Lone. 
 Henry is able to enrich his Queene, 
 And not to fcekf a Queene to make him rich,' 
 So worthleffe Pezints bargainc for their Wiue, 
 As Mirkec men for Oxen, Sheepe.or Horfe. 
 Marriage is a matter of more worth, 
 Then to be dealt in by Atturney-fhip : 
 Not whom we will, but whom hii Grace arTeas, 
 
 Mufl 
 
The frftTtrt of Henry tbeSixt. 
 
 Maft be companion ofbisNuptiall bed. 
 
 And therefore Lords, fince he afefis bet mcft. 
 
 Mod of all thefe reafons biodetb vs, 
 
 Incur opinions (be fliould bepreferrM. 
 
 For what Is wedloeke forced; but a HeU, 
 
 An Age of difeord and continual! flrife, 
 
 Whereas the contmie bringeth bliffc, 
 
 And is a patterne of Ccleftisll peace. 
 
 Wboro flioold we match wich Htwy being a King, 
 
 But lAtargtrtt. that is daugfcterto a King : 
 
 Her peereleu'e feature, ioyned with her birtb, 
 
 Approu her fit for none, but for a King. 
 
 Her valiant courage, and vndaunted fpirit, 
 
 (More then in women commonly is ferae) 
 
 Will anfwer our hope In iflue of a King. 
 
 For Htmy. fonne rnto a Conqueror, 
 
 Is likely to beget more Conquerors, 
 
 If with a Lady offo high refolue, 
 
 (As is faire A&rgent) he be link'd in loue. 
 
 Then yeeld ray Lords.and heere conclude with met. 
 
 That Margaret (hall be Qucenc, and none but rhee. 
 
 King. Whether it be through force of your report, 
 My No We Lord of Suffolke . Or for th 
 My tender youth was ncuer yec attaint 
 With any paflion of inflaming loue , 
 I cannot tell : but this 1 am aOur'd, 
 
 I eele tuch (barpediflemion in my breaft, 
 
 Such fierce alarums both of Hope and Fre, 
 
 As I *tn ficke with working of my thoughts. 
 
 Take therefore (hipping, pofle my Lord to France 
 
 Agree to any couenants, and procure 
 
 That \jtAyMorgtTtt do vouch fa fs to come 
 
 TO crofle the Seas to England^and be crown'd 
 
 King HmrittfaAtMM and annointed Qucenc. 
 
 Tor your expcnces and fufricient charge, 
 
 Among the people gather vpa tenth. 
 
 Be gone 1 fay, for till you do returne, 
 
 I reft perplexed with a thoufand Cares. 
 
 And you (good Vnckie) banifh all ofrenct: 
 
 If you do cenfure me, by what you were, 
 
 Not what you are, I know it will cxcufe 
 
 This fodaine execution of my will. 
 
 And fo conduit me, where from company. 
 
 I may reuolue and ruminate my greefe. . 
 
 gb. I greefe I feare me, both at firft and lf). 
 
 Exit decider 
 
 S*f. Thus Suffolke hath preaaa-d^indtnus he goo 
 As did the youthful! Purit once toGreece, 
 With hope to nnde the like euent in loue, 
 But profper better truo tbeTroian did : 
 Aftrtertt flull now be Qaeene, and rule the King : 
 Butfwill rule both her, the King,tnd Realme. Exit 
 
 FINIS. 
 
 012 
 
 The 
 
The fecond Part of Henry the Sixt, 
 
 with the death of the Good Duke 
 HVMFREY. 
 
 <L//H.r Primus. Sceena Trima. 
 
 f lav-ifr tfTravrptti : Then Hthajet. 
 
 Enter Katt, D4f Hnmfrgy ,Salul>*rj ,W*rickf,ad <** 
 rdntkimefdi. 
 
 , -r<rrkt,S<trfet,mdBck>ghar> 
 an the at her. 
 
 S by your high ImpcriallMaiefty, 
 ' I had in charge at my depart for Prance, 
 As Procurator to your Excellence, 
 To marry Princes Margaret for your Grace ; 
 So in the Famous Ancient City, Tmtres, 
 In piefence of the Kings of trance, and Stall, 
 The Dukes of Orleanct, ("aider, 'Britatjnt, and Jlanfm, 
 Scuen Earles.twcluc Bronj,& twenty reuerend Bithops 
 I haue perform' d my Take, and was efpoui'd, 
 And humbly now vpon my bended knee, 
 In fight of England, and her Lordly Peeret, 
 Delioer vp my Title in the Queene 
 To your moft gracious hinds, that are the Subftance 
 Of that great Shadow I did reprefent : 
 The happieftGift, that euer Marqueffc gaue, 
 The Faireft Queene, that euerKingreceiu'd. 
 
 King. Suffolkcarife. Welcome Qaeene Margtrn, 
 \ can exprefle no kinder figne of Loue 
 Then this kinde kifle : O Lord, that lerUi. mclife, 
 Lend me a heart repkate viih thankfulncfle : 
 For thou haft giuen me in this beauteous Face 
 A world of earthly bleffingj to my foule, 
 If Simpathy of Loue tnite our thoughts. 
 
 Qnet*. GreatKing of England.8c my gracious Lord, 
 The mutuall conference that my mtnde hath had, 
 By day, by night ; waking, and in my dreames, 
 In Courdy company, or at my Beades, 
 Withyou rmnetXAfcr/^Soueraigne, 
 Makes me the bolder to falute my King, 
 With roder termes, fucb as my MT arfoordj, 
 And ouerioyof hean doth minifier. 
 
 King. Her fight did raui/h, but her grace in Speech, 
 Her words yclad with wifedomes Maiefty, 
 Makes me from Wondring, fall to Weeping ioyes, 
 Snch ittheFulneiTeofmy hearts content. 
 Lords, with one cheerefull voice, Welcome my Loue. 
 
 Alfred. Long line Qu. /t/^jrM.Englands happines. 
 
 0****. Wethankeyouall. 
 
 S*f. MyLordProteflor.foitpleafeyourGracc, 
 Hcereare the Articles of contracted peace, 
 Bctwecne our Soueraigne, and the French king ci : .-.' . 
 For eighteene moneths concluded by confent. 
 
 Clt. Reads. Jnprimis, It u agreed knreme tfo frtatbK, 
 Onartei. *A*Ut*m A, la PoU iJUar^jfc efSafo.'kf.^m- 
 btfadorfor Hmrj K,*g of EntltodJTb* tht fad Htnr, jk*[ 
 tfroufethtLadjMargtret, &*gbte,v*to Krimur Xu* <f 
 N*plt,,Sici!lia,ad/THf4lrm, and Crnw for Qotntof 
 Evgland,ert the thirtieth ofMaj atxt nfiung. 
 
 ltcm,Thattht Dutchy of A nion,and tkt Count jf Main, 
 /baD 6 rtltafe&anddtliuercdto the Kt*{ her father. 
 
 King. Vnkle.hownow? 
 
 CJh. Pardon me gracious Lord, 
 Some fodainequalme hath Arucke me at the heart, 
 And dim'd mine eyes, that 1 can rcade no further. 
 
 King. Vp.ckleof Winchcftcr, 1 pray read on. 
 
 Wia. Jtem, It iificriher agreed between tbrm, Thatthe 
 Dutchigc ofAniw aad M<unt,fl,atll> e r (leafed axddtl,u<rt<t 
 tier to tht Kbsgher Father, andflxe fent oner tf the Kingef 
 taglaadi evnepreper Ceji and Charges, without batting *y 
 Dowry. 
 
 Kmg.Thty pleafe vs well. Lord Marques knee) down* 
 .We heere create thee the firft Duke of Suffolke, 
 And girt thee with the Sword. Cofin of Yot ke, 
 We heere difcharge your Grace from being Regent 
 I'th parts of France, till terme of eighteene Moneth* 
 BefullexpyrU Thanke* Vncle Winchefler, 
 Glofter, Yor ke, Buckingham, Somerfet, 
 Salisburie, and Warwicke. 
 We thanke you all for this great fauour done, 
 In entertainment to my Princely Quetne. 
 Come, let vs in, and with all fpeede prouide 
 To fee her Coronation be erform'd. 
 
 Manet thrift. 
 
 Clo. Br jus Peer of England, Pillars of the State, 
 To you Duke Himfrty muft vnlowj hit greefe i 
 Your greefe, the common grctfe of all the Land, 
 What? did my brother ffmy fpend hii youth, 
 His rjour, coine, and people in the worm ? 
 Did he fo often ledge in open field : 
 In Winters cold, and Summers parching beate, 
 To conquer Franc^his true inheritance ? 
 And did my brother "Bedford toyle his wits, 
 
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The fecwufTart of Henry the Sixt. 
 
 121 
 
 To keepe by policy what Heart* got : 
 
 faue you your {ernes, Stmtrfft, "Btiek. _ 
 
 Iraue Tar(t f Sahi^ttry, and victorious ivar*itki t 
 
 leceiud deepe fcarres in Franc* and Normandie: 
 
 )r hath mine Vnckle TfouK/W, and my felfc, 
 
 Vith all the Learned Councilor the Realme, 
 
 tudiedTo long, fat in the Councell houle, 
 
 iarly and hte, debating too and fro 
 
 low France and Frenchmen might be kept in av<, 
 
 And hath his HsghnefTe in hi* infancie, 
 
 Crowned in Paris in dcfpigbt of foes, 
 
 And (hall thefe Labours, and thefe Honour* dye ? 
 
 Shall Hwiritt Conqoeft, 'Bedford} vigilance, 
 
 Your Deeds of Warre, and all our Counfeli dye ? 
 )PeeresofEngland;fharnefull itthij Leagce, 
 : ata!l this Marriage, cancelling your Fame, 
 Hotting yout names from Bookes of memory, 
 lacing the Chambers of your Renowne, 
 )efecing Monuments of Conquer 'd France, 
 
 V "doing all as all bad neuer bin. 
 
 Car. Nephew ,what meanes this pafTionate difcourie) 
 Phis prer oration with fuch cireomftanct t 
 : or F ranee, 'tis ours ; and we will keepe UfHIL 
 
 gi. I Vnckle, we will keepe it, if we ran i 
 Jut now it ia irapof sible we (hould. 
 Suffolk e, the new made Dnketbit rules the roft, 
 fcth gioen the Dut chy (XAmtett and Maya, 
 Vnto the poore King Rnpritr, whofe large ftyle 
 Agrees not with the leannefic of hu purfe. 
 Sal. Now by. the death of him that dyed for all, 
 
 Thefe Counties were the Keyet of NoratajuLt : 
 Jut wherefore weepes Bfarvitks, my valiant forme? 
 "or. For gree& that they are pal) recoucne. 
 were there hope to conquer them againe, 
 
 My fw or d fhould (hed hot blood, mine eyes no teare*. 
 
 and Mam* ? My felfe did win them both : 
 fhofe Prouinces, thefe Annes of mine did conquer, 
 And are the Otties that I got with wound*, 
 vp againe with peaceful] word* t 
 
 Ttrkf. For Suffolke* Duke, may he be fufTocate, 
 That dims the Honor of this Warlike lOe i 
 France fhould haue tome and rent my very hart, 
 Before I would haue yceided to this League. 
 I neuer read but England* Kings have had 
 Large (ummes of Gold, and Dowries with their wioes, 
 Ana our King Heny giues away hi* owne. 
 To match with her that brings no vantages . 
 
 Hum. A proper ief>, and neuer heard before, 
 That Suffolke {hould demand a whole Fifteenth, 
 Foi Cofls and Charge* in tryifport ing her t 
 She fhonld haue ftaid in France, and ficru'd in France 
 efote 
 
 Car, My Lord ofGJofter, now vt grow too hot, 
 t was the pleafure of my Lord the Kiog. 
 
 AUo. My Lord of Winchefter I know yourmmde. 
 
 Ti* oot my Speeches that you do iniQike 
 
 X fence chat doth 
 ut^proud Prelate, ia tby face 
 
 Jut 'tis my picffnce chat doth trouble ye, 
 
 fee thy Ante : If fjooger ftay, 
 iVe (hill begin bur ancient bkkerings i 
 ordings fwewell, and &y when I am gone 
 pr ophef.'ed, France wifl be loft ere long. 
 
 C*r. "$o, there goes our Protector in a rage : 
 Tii kn wne to you he is mine enemy i 
 Say tnote, in enemy vnto you all. 
 
 And no great friend, I feare m to ihe King ; 
 Confidcr Lords, be is the next of blood. 
 Andheyreapparanttothe EngliihCrowoe 
 Had H**n* got an Empire by his marriage. 
 And all the wealthy Kingdomes of the Weft, 
 There's reafon he fhould be difplcas'd at it : 
 Looke to it Lords, let not his fmoothiog words 
 Bewitch your hearts, be wife and circumfpeft. 
 What though the common people fauour him, 
 Calling him, Hitmfrtj t btf nod D*kfcfGloficr, 
 Clapping rhcir hands, and crying with loud voyce, 
 I efu maintain? your Royall Excellence, 
 WithGod preferue the good Duke ffmvfrn: 
 I feare me Lords, for all this flattering glofte, 
 He will be found a dangerous Protector. 
 
 Bite. Why fhould he then proteft our Soueralgne ? 
 He being of age to gouerneofhimfelfe. 
 Cofin ofSomerfet,ioyne you with me, 
 And altogether with theDukeof Surfblke 
 WeeM quickly hoyfe Duke Humfrty from his feat 
 
 O. This weighty bofinefle wJJ not bjooke delay, 
 lie to the Duke ot SorTolke prefently. Emi 
 
 Sm Cofin of Buckingham, 
 Aod greaineffe o f his place be greefe to vs, 
 Yet Jet vs watch the haughtie Cardinal!, 
 His infolence is more intolerable 
 Then allfhe Piinces in the Land beftde, 
 If Glofler be difplac'd, bee I be Protect. 
 
 "Sue. Ortbou,orISomerfctwillbePtoie2ors, 
 DcfpiteDuke/J*fr/7/>r the Cardinal!. 
 
 f.rtt 
 
 S*/. Pride went before, Ambition foJlowes him. 
 Whik thefe do labour for i heir owne preferment, 
 Behooues it vs to labor for the Realme. 
 I neuer fa w but HumfVey Duke ofGlofler, 
 Did beare him like a Noble Gentleman: 
 Ofi haue I feene rhe haughty Cardinal!. 
 More like a Souldier then a man o'th'Church, 
 A* (tout and proud as he were Lord of ally 
 S weare like a Ruffian, and demsane hlmfelfe 
 Vnllke the Ruler of a Common-weale. 
 Warwickemyfon'ne.thc comfort of my age, 
 Thy deeds, thy plainneffe.^nd thy hou/e-keeping, 
 Hath wonne the grcatcft faoouf of the Common*, 
 Excepting none Sot good Duke Humfrey. 
 And Brot&er Yorke, thy Afls in Ireland, 
 In bringing them to ciuill Difcipline : 
 Thy late exploiu done in the heart ofFrance, 
 When them wen Regent for our Soueraigne, 
 Haoe made thee fear'd and honor'd of the people, 
 loyne we together for the publike good, 
 In what we can, to bridle and fupprdTe 
 The pride of Suffolke, ind the Cardinal!, 
 With Sonwrfett *nd Buckingham* Ambition, 
 Andaiwenay, cherifhDukeHumfriesdeeds, 
 While they do tend the profit of the Land. 
 
 tror. SoGodhelpeWarwicke.aihckMWStbeUrul, 
 And common orofit of bis Countrey. 
 
 rr. And fbfayes Yorke, 
 For he hatb greatcft eaufe. 
 
 Satistniry. Then lets make haH away, 
 And looke vnto the ma inc. 
 
 If^nrifk/- Vnioihemaine? 
 Oh Father, UK**t is lofl, 
 
 That MMM. which by maine force Wtrwkke did wime, 
 And would have kept, fo long as breath did lafo 
 
 m; Main 
 
122 
 
 TheficorutTart of Henry tbeSixf. 
 
 M ain-ehance father you meant, but I meant 
 Which 1 will win from Fiance, orelfebeflaine. 
 
 ixit H'annekf^ Slub*rj. Manit Ttrkj. 
 Ttrkf. AmntnAlteiM are giuen to the French, 
 |>4ri U loft, the fine of N*m~4* 
 Stands on a ickl e point, now they u t gone : 
 Suffolk* concluded on the Articles, 
 1 hePecrcf agree'), nd H**n was well pleas'd. 
 To chartge two Dukcdomci foi Dukes fsire daughter. 
 I cannot blame them ill, what U'< to them* 
 Ts thine they giue away, and aot their owne. 
 Pirates may make chcape peny worth* of i heir pillage, 
 And purchalFticniK and giue to Conexant, 
 Still leucllinglike Lords lill all begone, 
 While a* the filly Owner of the goods 
 Weepcs ooer them, and wrings his haplcfie lands . 
 And makes hii head, and trembling (lands aloofe, 
 W hi le til is fhar'd, and til is borne away, 
 Ready to ft erne, and dare not touch his owne. 
 So Yorke mnft fit. and fret, and bite hit tongue, 
 While hi* owne Lands are bargained for, and fold : 
 Me thinkes the Realmet of En gland, Prarwe.&c Ireland, 
 Beare that proportion totny flefh and blood, 
 As did the fault brand tX/'i*i burnt. 
 Vnto the Princes heart of V* 
 simo* and M*im both giuen vnto the French f 
 Cold newes forme : for 1 had hope of France, 
 Euenas I haue of fertile England* foile. 
 A day will come, when Yorke (hall claime his owne, 
 And therefore I will take the Nails parts. 
 And make a (hew of loue to proud Duke f/u^ftj, 
 And when J fpy advantage, claime the Crowne, 
 For that's ibeGolden marke I fceke to hit : 
 Nor (ball proud Lancafter vfurpe my right. 
 Not hold the Scepter in his childifh Fid, 
 Nor weare the Diadem vpoo bii head, 
 Whofe Church Jilte humors firs not for a Crowne. 
 Then Yorke be (till a- while, til! time do feruc : 
 Watch thou, and wake when others be stecpe, 
 To prie into the fecrets of (be State, 
 Till Htvit lurfetting in ioyes of loue, 
 Wuh h new Bride, & England* deerc bought Queen, 
 And Humfny with the Peerts be faloe at iarrrs : 
 Then will j raife aloft the Milke-white-Rofe, 
 With whofe fweet fmell the AyrefhaflbeperfunVa, 
 And in in my Standard beare the Armes of Yorke, 
 To grapple with the houfe of Lancafter, 
 Andtbrcc perforce lie make him yeeld the Crowne, 
 Whofe bookUb Ru!e,hach pull'd faire England downe. 
 
 gxit Tf^t. 
 
 Etrr Dukf Htmfrr, **t bit Wtfi Eh fur. 
 Eli*. Why droopes my Lord like ooer jipen'd Corn, 
 ianging the head at Ceres-plenteous load ? 
 Why doth che Great Duke Humfrtj knit hii btowes , 
 As frowniagattbrFauourt oftheworld> 
 //hy are thine eyes fat to the fulleo earth, 
 Gazing on that which feemet to dirome thy fight ? 
 What fccft thou there ?K.ng He*r*t Diadem, 
 inehac'd with all the Honor* of the world ? 
 f fo,G J7.e on. and groudl on thy face, 
 Vnttltthy head be circled with the fame. 
 >ut forth thy hand, reach at the glorious Gold. 
 Vhat, u'i too (hort ? He lengthen it with mine. 
 And hisuing both together heau'd it vp, 
 Wee'tbotb together lift our heads to heauen, 
 And neuet more abafe our fight fo low, 
 
 As to Touchiafe one glance vnto the ground. 
 
 H*m. ONeSfwcttMB,if thou doft loue ihy Lord 
 Banifh the Caoker of ambitions thoughts i 
 And may that thought, when I imagine ill 
 Againft my King and Nephew, vertuous Hexrj, 
 Be my tafl breathing in this mortal] world. 
 My troublous dreames this night, doth make me fid. 
 
 fK. What dream'd my Lord, tell m,and He requ.te u 
 With fwectrehearfaliofmy momingidreamef 
 
 Hum. Mechought this flaffe mine Office-badge in 
 
 Court 
 
 Was broke in twaine :by whom, ] hauc forgot, 
 But as I thinke, it was by 'rh Cardinal, 
 And on the petces of the broken Wand 
 Wt plac'd the heads of &tm.nd Duke of Somerfer 
 And wiliMi de U Pelt firft Duke of Suffolke. 
 This wa* my dreamt, what it doth bode Cod knowes. 
 
 Eli Tut, this wai nothing but an argument, 
 That he thatbreaket a Bicke of Glofieri grouc', 
 Shall loofe his head for his preemption. 
 But lift to me my Htnxfry, my fweete Duke ; 
 Me thought I fateinSeatcof Maiefty, 
 IntheCathedrall Church of Weftminfler. 
 And in that Chakre where Kings & Queens 
 Where Htnrit and Dame Mtrrartt kn]'d to ma, 
 And on my head did fnihe Diadem. 
 
 . Nay /wtfr, (hen mufti chide ooiitght, 
 
 , 
 
 An thou not fecoitd Woman in the Realme ? 
 And the ProteSors wife belou'd of him? 
 Haft thou not worldly pleafurc at command, 
 Aboue the reach orcompalTe of thy thought ? 
 And wilt thou ftill be hammering Treachery, 
 To tumble'downc thy husband, and thy felfc, 
 From rop of Honor, to Difgrac es feert ? 
 Away from me, and let me heare no mote. 
 
 Eli*. What, what, my Lord? Are you fo choflerick* 
 Wich flitxtr, for teUing but her dreame > 
 Next lime He keepe my dtcamei vnto my felfe, 
 Andnotbecheck'd. 
 
 Ham. Nay be not angry, T am pleased again*. 
 
 fiter Mtjfemgrr. 
 
 JMef. MyLordProicaor/tifhuHighnes pleafure, 
 You do prepare to ride vnto S. J&ons, 
 Where as the King and Queene do meant to Hawke. 
 lfu.leo.Comt Net ihou wilt ride with ttiE.3r.Hum 
 E6. Yet my good Lord, I It follow ptefemh/. 
 Follow 1 mult, I cannot go before, 
 While Glofterbearesirm bafe and humble minde. 
 Were I a Man, a Duke,and next of blood, 
 I would remoue thefe tedious Rumbling blockei, 
 'And fmooth my way vpon their headlcfle occkca. 
 And being a woman, I will not be flacke 
 To play my part in Fortunes Pageant. 
 Where are you there? Sir fobrr, nay feare not man, 
 We are alone l here't none but thee,& 1 . Eater Home. 
 Hume. lefos preferue your Royall Maiefty. 
 Etta. Whatfaiftthou?Maie(ty:IambtttGtacc. 
 Hum. But by the grace of God,and Nona adoke, 
 Your Graces Title (hall be multiplied. 
 
 Wich Morn* torda*> the conning Witch, 
 With Rcer VMnbrvek* the ComutfT ? 
 
 And will they vodertake to dome good ? 
 Hume. This they baue promifed to (hew your Highnes 
 A Spirit r&is'd from depth of v nder ground, 
 
 That 
 
That (ball make ar.fwwe to fucb Qgeftioo*, 
 As by your Grecethall be propounded him, 
 lie chink von 
 
 1 i is enough, lie chink vpon the Qyeftions :' 
 When from Saint A&eutrve doe make recuroc, 
 Wee'Jc fee thefe things eft^ed t the full 
 Here //*, take thU reward,makc merry man 
 With thy Confederate* in this weightie caufe. 
 
 Hunx.Htuecn& make merry with the DuchrfTcGold: 
 M*rry and flail tbut how now, Sir lobn Hume) 
 Scale vp yer L-ps,and giuetio words but Mum, 
 The bufinefle at keth filent feerecie. 
 Dame EJionor giues Gold, to bring the Witch : 
 Gold cannot ome amifre,wcre,flieaDeuill. 
 Yethaue I Gold By?s from another Coaft : 
 1 dare not (ay,fronsbe rich Cardinal!, 
 And from the great and new-tnade Doke of Suffolk*? 
 Y I doe finde it fo : for to be plaioe, 
 They (knowingDame ttionyrt afpiring humor) 
 Kaae byred me lovnder-mine the DuchefTe, 
 And bozzacbefe Conjurations in her brayne. 
 They fy,A crafcie Knaue do's need no Broker, 
 Yet am 1 St&tkf and the Cajdirialli Broker. 
 Huoxjf you take not heed,you (hall goe nere 
 To call them both a payre of craftte K oaucs. 
 Weli.fo it ftands: and (bo* I feareat laft, 
 
 gtmtt KnOCT>e wiU be the DucixrTc Wra<ke. 
 
 And her Attainture. will be Koaabsyts fall : 
 
 Sort ho* hwuV (hall baaeGoM for all. t\t. 
 
 Eater threeor four* Petitiowftjlx Armorers 
 Mm being one. 
 
 i. Pet. My Mfflm, let's ftaftdclafe, my Lord Prxs- 
 tt&tot wtH co AC this w ay by and by , and then we mi y 
 deliver our Supplications in theChnU, 
 
 . Pet. Marry the Lord prated him, for bee's good 
 man^Iefublcflchiffi. 
 
 Ptttr. HeteaeomesHjethlnkej-andtheOgeenswith 
 tBm:Ilbethenrft(ure. 
 
 i. Ptt. Come back* fook-.this is the Daks of Suffolk, 
 and oot my Lord Pmm&ot. 
 
 $K/. How now fellow: vould'ft any thing with me? 
 
 i . Pt . I pray my Lord pardon me, I toeke ye for my 
 Lord Protestor. 
 
 ^a*. To my Lord Protecior? Ate your Supplica- 
 tions to his Lotdmip? Let me fee them: what is thioe? 
 
 I . Pet. r^ine is, and't pleefc your Grace, sgaioft lebn 
 Goedmatjcay Lord Cardinals M an.for keeping my Houfe, 
 and Lands.and Wife and all.from me. 
 
 Suf. Thy Wife too ? that'e feme Wrong indeede. 
 Wbat's yours ; What's heere i Againft the Duke cf 
 SurTolke, for encfotrng the Commoat of Melfor de. Hbw 
 oow,SiT Knaue ? 
 
 a. Pa. Alas Sir, I aui but a poors Petitioner of our 
 whole Town* (hip. 
 
 ?tr. Agstnft my MafterTirV<fn>T, for fayin. 
 That the Duke of Yorke was rightfull Hcire to die 
 Crowne. 
 
 Qutnt. Whrtfay'athoof Did the Duke of Yorke 
 fay, bee was righrfnll Heire to the Cf owne? 
 
 fMir.TrUR my Miftreffe was? No fbrfooth:my Mafto 
 fjld.That he wut^nd thai the Rng wa an Vfotpw. 
 
 Suf, Who u there 
 
 Eater Senton*. 
 
 Take this fellow in.and fend for his Mafter wiih a Pinf. 
 ttant Meiently : wetle beare fBre of jrout mauer bcfote 
 the King. fxit. 
 
 Q*ft*t. And ss for you that loue to b protedcd 
 Vpder the Wings of our ProteSors Grace. 
 Begin yout Suites anw,and fue to him. 
 
 Tetrt the SmffliettiM. 
 /VMrav.bafe Colli&ns : SugvOy let them goe. 
 
 AVt. Come,!et's be gone. Exit. 
 
 Jgytrrc. M; Lord ofSufFoIke, (y ,is this the guide ? 
 Is this the Fatbions in the Coon of England r 
 Is this theGouemment of Britaines He ? 
 And thie the Royckie of Altrivnt King ? 
 What,(haJi King He*rj be a Pupill ftill, 
 Vnderthe furly G/^fcwGouemnc? 
 Ann I a Qj^eenc in Tide end in Sttle, 
 And muft be made a Subieft to a DtAe ) 
 I tell thee Pofc,when in the Otie Teia-i 
 Thou tan'ft a-tilt in honor of my Loue, 
 And ftol'lr away the Ladies hcens of France j 
 I thought King Henry bad refcmbled che, 
 InCourage,Court(hip.and Proportion: 
 But all his minde is bent to Hohncffe, 
 To number Aut-Menes on his Beadrs i 
 Hif Champions.ue the Prophets and Ac o(Us 
 His Weapons, holy Sawctof &cred VVrit, 
 HitStodie is his Tllr-ysid^nd hit Loue* 
 Are brazen Images of Canonized Saints. 
 I would the Colledge of the Cardinalls 
 Would chufe him Pope.and carrv him to Rome, 
 And fei the Triple Crowne vpoa his Head i 
 That were a Slate fit fothisHolinefie. 
 
 Stiff. Madame be patient : as I was caafe 
 Your Highnefft casae to England, fo will I 
 In England worke yout Graces full content. 
 j^ww.Beftde the hsugruieProte&or,haue we Bttvftri 
 The imperious Churchman;5*wr/W,^w^^" A '> 
 And "rumbling r^ .- and not the leaft of ihtfe. 
 But can doc more in England then che King. 
 
 J*f . Aod he of the/e^h*t can doe moft of aft, 
 Cannot doe more io Engliud then the Ntmii : 
 SaJuhoy and Warwick, are DO fimpk Peeres. 
 
 gutext.Not ail (befe Lords do vex me haife foptucb, 
 Ac that prowd Dame,the Lord Protectors Wife: 
 She fweepes it through the Court with croups of Ladies, 
 More Jike an Emprefl%then Dukt Hmufbrtju Wife: 
 5 . -ringers in Gouts, dee take her for the Qccene: 
 Sne beares a Dukes Reuenewes on her backe* 
 And in her heart ihc (comes our Poumie : 
 Shall I not Hue to be aueng'd on her? 
 Contemptuous bafe-bome Callot as (he it , 
 She v aunted 'mongft ha Minions t'other day, 
 The very trsync of her worft wejringGowne, 
 Was better worth then ait my Fathers Lands, 
 Till J*f% gaue two Dukedomet for his Daughter 
 
 S*ff. Madame.my felfc have lym'd a Bu(h for br, 
 And phc't a Quterof fuch enticing Bkds, 
 That (he will light to liOen to the Layes 
 And neuer mount to trouble you agaioe. 
 So let her reft : and Madame lift tome, 
 For I am bold to counfaile you in (hit) 
 Alihougbjwe fancienot the Cardinal!, 
 Yet muft weioync with him and with the Lordi, 
 Till we haoe braoght Duke Humphrey in dtftjrace. 
 
TkefecondTartofHenrytkeSixt. 
 
 As for the DukcofYorke.thi* bte Complaint 
 
 WiU make but little for his benefit : 
 
 Soon* by one wede weed hcm all at Uft, 
 
 And you yout felfe (ball fleer* the happy Hdme. Ei*. 
 
 Kt*%. For my patt,Noble Lords,! care not which, 
 Or S<neffet t oi JVrfc.alT* one to me, 
 
 T*kf. It Turk? haue ill denvtn'd himfelfe in France, 
 Then let him be denay'd the Regcnt-fhip. 
 So 
 
 Let ror^be Regent,! wiil yeeld to him. 
 
 war*. Whether your Grace be wortby,yea or no, 
 Difpute not iliat,7Vrir* U the worthier. 
 
 C*rL Ambitious W<Take.\t\. thy better* fpezke. 
 
 n^4n. The Cardinall's not my better in the field. 
 
 Suckj All in thii prefencc are thy b?tcers,w<jni*. 
 
 Wcnv. WMntickf may liue to be the beft of aJL 
 
 $/fc,Pcace Sonne,and fhevv force reafon Buct^k^oi 
 Why Semtrfet (hould be preferred in this ? 
 
 Kw.Bec3irfethe King forfooch will haue it fo. 
 
 Hutnf. Madame, the King is old enough himfelfe 
 To giue his Ccnfure .- Thefe are no Women* marten. 
 
 Qitttat. If he bsoid^nough. what needs your Gisce 
 To be Protector of his Excellence ? 
 
 flftatf. Madame,! am Proreflor of rheRealme, 
 Aad at his ptofure will refigne my Place, 
 
 Suf. Refigne it thcn/nd leaue thine infolence. 
 S'mce thou wen King; as who is King.bur thou ? 
 The Common-wealth hath day ly run to wt sck, 
 The Dolphin haih preuayl'd beyond the Seaa, 
 And ail tic Peeres wd Nobles of the Realnw 
 Houe beene as Bond-oien to thy Soueraigntie. 
 
 C4ri.The Commons haft thou ratkt, the Clergies Bags 
 Are lao&c and leine wiih thy Eitoriioos. 
 
 ^ow.Thy fumptuous BuUdings.and thy Wiue* Attyre 
 Haue cofr a mafic of publiqoe Tretfurie. 
 
 "SiKks Th/Ctueltiemeucution 
 Vpon Offendoi s,hsth caccedffd Law, 
 And left thee to the mercy of the Law. 
 
 ggeenf. Thy fale oE Offices and Townes in France, 
 If they ware kno wnc. as the fufpecl is great, 
 Would make thee quickly hop without thy Head. 
 
 Giue me my Faone: wbat^Myntoo.can ye not ? 
 
 Shtgims ttie Dutheffi *faxe*tbe ton. 
 I cry you mercy.Maiiamerwai it you ? 
 
 Duck. Wu't I > yea^I it vras.prowd Frcncb-woman .- 
 Could ] come neere your Beautte with my Nay les, 
 I could fet my ten Commandemenrs in your face. 
 K*ng. Sweet Aunt be quiet.'twas agatnft her wilt 
 Ito*. Againft her wtll.good'King? looke to't in time 
 Sheele hemper thee,ar.d dandle thee Ukc a Baby : 
 Though in this place moft Mafter wesre no Breeches, 
 She fhall not ftrike Dame Elian* vnreuengU 
 
 B*r(. Lord Cardinal!,! will follow 
 And hften after Hwa^r?,ho\v he proceedes : 
 Shee's tickled now, her Fume needs no fpunes, 
 Sheele gallop fane enough to her deftruaion. 
 
 ***$* 
 
 Erxer Hxrvfry. 
 
 Hunf. Now Lordi^rtyChoUer being ouer-Wowr*. 
 With walking once about ihe O^oadranjle , 
 I come to talkc of Common-wealth Arhyres. 
 As for your ipightfuUfalfe Obie ftions, 
 Proue thcro.and I lye open to the Law: 
 But God >n mereie fo dcsle with my Soufe, 
 As I in dutie loue my King and Countrey. 
 But to the matter that we haur in hand : 
 I fay,my Soueraigne JTarltg is meneft man 
 To be youi Regent in the Real me of France. 
 
 Suf Before we make elcdion, giueme Icaue 
 To ftiew fome res{bn,of no little force, 
 That Tfrke is mod vnmeet of any tnaa. 
 
 Terk/. ] le tell thce^^^r why I am vnmeet. 
 Firftjfor I cannot flatter thee in Pride : 
 Next,if I be appointed for the Place, 
 My Lord of Somerfet will keepe me here, 
 Without Difchrge,Money,or Furniture, 
 Till France bt wonne into the Dolphins hands: 
 Laft time I danc*t attendance on his will, 
 Trll Paris was befieg'd,famifht^ad lofi, 
 
 wan*. That can I witneiTe. and a fouler fad 
 Did netiet Traytor in the Land commit. 
 
 Stf. peace Kead-(trong tPtrvv^t. 
 
 tTarv. Image of Pride, why (hould I hold my peace 
 
 CM or Armertr ail bit MM, 
 
 Suff. Becaufe here i s a man accufed of Tjeafon, 
 Pray God the Duk e of Yorke excufe himfelfe. 
 Ttrkt. Doth any one accuft JV^for ftTraytor? 
 Kmg. What mean'ft thou, Si&Uft tell m,wh are 
 thefe* 
 
 Suff Pleafeic your Maieftie, dm u the man 
 Thai doihaccufc his Maft of High Treafon; 
 His vords were thefc ; That Kicb*r4,Du\u of Yoike, 
 Wai rightful) Heire vnco th Englilh Ctowne, 
 And that your Maieftie was an Yfurper. 
 King. Say man,were thefe thy words ? 
 Armerr.h.n&\ ftatlplealeyoot Maie(rie,l neuer 
 nor thought any fuch matter ; Cod is my witneffe, I am 
 fclfely accus'd by the VilUbe. 
 
 Peter. By thefe ttnne bones,oiy Lords,he*<3id fpeeke 
 them to me in the Garret on Night, as wee wete icow- 
 ring my Lord of Yorkes Armor. 
 
 Tarkg. BafeDunghU)Villaine,andMecbenUa!l 
 lis haue thy Head for this thy Trayxois fpeech: 
 I doe befeech your Royail MiKftie, 
 Let him haue all the rigor of the Law. 
 
 AritteTtr. Alas.my Lord, hang me if euet I fpake che 
 words : my accufer ;s my Prentice, and when I did cor- 
 reft him for hij fauh the other day, he did vow vpoo his 
 knees he would be euen with me : I haue good wimefie 
 of this > therefore ] befeeclt your Maieftie, doe not caft 
 away an hcncft man for a VUiaincs accufaiion. 
 king. VnckU.whac fhali we fay to this in law ? 
 Hiuf. This doome,my Lbrd,if I may iudge: 
 Let Stmtrfet be Regent o'rc the French, 
 Becaufe in Torkt this btcedcs fufpition; 
 And let thefe haue a day appointed them 
 For fine! e Combat, in conueoicnt place. 
 For he hath witnefi? of his feruants malice : 
 This is the La w,sr.d this Duke Hstmfreytt dooox. 
 
 Sm. I 
 
TbefecondTa rt of Henry the Sixt. 
 
 125 
 
 Sent. I humbly thankeyonr Roy all Miieftie. 
 
 Armorer. And I accept the Combat willingly. 
 
 Peter. Alas, my Lord, I cannot fight ; for Gods fake 
 ?itty my cafe : the fpight of man prcusylcth againft me. 
 Lord haue mercy vpon me, I (hall neoei be able to 
 fight a blow ; O Lord my heart. 
 
 f/antf. Sirrha,or you muft fight.or elfe be hang'd. 
 
 Kmr . Away with them to Prifon : and the day of 
 Combat , (hall be the hl\ of the next moncth. Come 
 
 mtrfct, wcclc fee thec fent away. 
 
 Flour,?,. Lxeunt. 
 
 nter the if itch, the tat Pnefts, and 'Btt&ingbreak.e. 
 
 Hume. Coroe my Maftcrs.theDucheffe I tefl you ex- 
 pels performance of your promifes. 
 
 'BuUttg. Mattel Hm<?, we are therefore prouidcd: will 
 ncr Lady(hip behold and heare out Exorcifmei? 
 
 Hunt*. 1, what elfe?f care you not her courage. 
 
 'BuliiHg. I haue heard hei reported to be a Woman of 
 an irtuinciblc fpitit : but it {hall be cor\uenient,Mafter 
 Hume, that you be by her aloft, while wee be bufic be- 
 low ; and fo> I pray you goe in Gods Name, and leauc v j. 
 
 Exit Hume. 
 
 Mother Terdun , be you proftratc, and groucll on the 
 Earth j /fha Southwell reade you,and let vs to our worke. 
 
 Enter Eluaior aloft 
 
 EUanor Well faid my Mafters, and welcome all: To 
 thi geere.the fooner the better 
 
 fl&*P3tience,good Lady.Wtzards know their times: 
 DecpcNight,darkc Night,the filent of the Night, 
 The rime of Night when Troy was fet on fire, 
 The time when Screech-owlcs cry ,*nd Bandogs howle, 
 And Spirits walke,and Ghofts bteake vp then Graucs; 
 That time beft fit s the worke we haue in hand. 
 MadarDCjfit you, and feare not: whom wee rayfe, 
 Wee will make raft within a haliow'd Verge. 
 
 Here doe the crcmtmiei b;!mgmg t and make the Cirtlf, 
 
 BuUurghroeke or Southwell reades, Coniuro 
 
 tc,8cc. It Thunders and Lightens 
 
 terrify then thi Sfirii 
 
 nfetb. 
 
 Spirit. Adfum. 
 
 Witch. Afmathjoy the eternall God, 
 Whofe name and power ihou irembleft at, 
 Aofwere that I (hall aske : for till thou fpeake, 
 Thoa (halt not paffc from hence. 
 
 Spirit. Aske what diou wilt ; that I had fayd, and 
 done. 
 
 Eutteg. Firft of the King : What flull of him be- 
 come? 
 
 Sfirii. The Duke yet liucs.that Henrj (hall dcpofe : 
 Bat himbut-liue.irui dye a violent death. 
 
 "Bating. What fates await the Duke of Suffolkc ? 
 Spa-it By Water fhall he dyc,nd take hit end. 
 r BaSmg. What (hall befall the Duke of Somerfet ? 
 Sftrit. La him (hur. Caftles, 
 Safer (hail he be vpon the findic Platnes, 
 Then where Cftles mounted ftand. 
 Haue donf/ormore I hjrdly can endure. 
 
 Bulling. Difccnd to Di:kneffe > and the burning Lakt : 
 Falfe Fiend auoide. 
 
 Thunder and Lightning. Exit Spirit. 
 
 h their Guarded trc^ke in. 
 
 Ttrke. Lay hands vpon thefc Traytors,and their trafli : 
 Beldam I thinke we wstcht you at an ynch. 
 What Madamt.are you therepthe King & CommonwcaJc 
 Are deepcly indebted for this peece of pair.cs ; 
 My Lord Protector will,I doubt it not, 
 See you well guerdon'd for thefe good deferts. 
 
 Eliaaar. Not halfe fo bad ai thine to England* King, 
 Iniurious Duke.that threateft where's no caufc. 
 
 Buck^ True Madame.none at all: what call you this i 
 Away with them, let them beclapt vpclofe, 
 And kept afundei ; you Madame fball with $. 
 Stafford (jkf her to thec. 
 
 Wee'le fee your Trinkets here all forth- comming. 
 All sway. Era 
 
 Tarkf.\.ot& Buckingham, me thinks you watcht her well: 
 A pretty Plot.wcll chofcn to build vpon. 
 Now pray my Lord, let's fee the Deuils Writ. 
 W hat haue we here ? Rcudci. 
 
 The Duke jet liuei.tbat Henry [kattdepoft: 
 But htm oMt-ltue, and dje a violent death. 
 Why this U iuft tstie tsacuLi Romanes vmetrt ptffa 
 Well, to the reft: 
 
 Tell me what fare awaits the Duke ofSuffolke? 
 Bj Water (hall he d } c, and take hu end. 
 What fhall betide the Duke of Somerfet ? 
 Let him [hunne CaHlei, 
 Safer /ball he bevfsn the faadii Pltinei, 
 Then where Caftles mounted fttnd. 
 Come, come, my Lord, 
 Thefe Oracles arc hardly ttain'd, 
 And hardly vnderftood. 
 
 The King is DOW in progrefle towards Saint AUmut, 
 With him.the Husband of this loucly Lady : 
 Thither goes thefe Newes, 
 As faft as Horfe can carry them : 
 A forry Breakfafl for my Lord Protector. 
 
 2c^.Your Grace fhal giuemelcue,my Lord of York, 
 To be the Pofk.in hope of his reward. 
 
 Trke. At your pleafure.my good Lord. 
 Who'i within there, hoe t 
 
 Eater a Srruingman. 
 
 Inuite my Lordi of Salisbury and Warwick 
 To Cupp with me to morrow Night. Away. 
 
 Exeunt. 
 
 Enter th< King, >ueent, Protestor, Cardinal, mid 
 
 Qaerte. Bcleeue m Lords/or flying at the Brooke, 
 I faw not better fport thefc feuen yeeres day : 
 Yet by your ksue.tbe Wiade was very high, 
 And ten to one.old Inane had not gone out. 
 
 King. Box what a peint.my Lord.your Faulcoo made, 
 And what a pytch fhc flew aboue the reft : 
 To fee how God in aU his Creatures workes, 
 Yes Man and Birds arefayncof climbing high. 
 So/. No maruell,and it bkc your rvfucftie, 
 My Lord Protestors Hawkei doc towrc fo well, 
 They know their Mifter louts to be aloft, 
 And beares his thoughts about hu Faulcons Pitch. 
 
 Gbft.Mf Lord, tis but a bafe ignoble mmde, 
 That mounts no higher then a Bud can fore. 
 
 Card. I 
 
\l6 
 
 The fetondTart of Henry the Sixt. 
 
 Card- I thought as much, hee would be about the 
 Cloudi. 
 
 lffl. I my Lord Cardinal!, bow thinke you by that? 
 Were it not good your Grace could flye to Heaueo ? 
 
 Kif. The Treifur je of cuerlafiingloy. 
 
 CW.Thy Hcauen is on Earth, thine Eyn gcThoughts 
 B< on a Crowne, the Treafure of thy Heart, 
 Perniiious Prott&or.dangeroui Petre, 
 That fmooth'ft it fo with King and Common -weale, 
 
 6U/1. What, Cardinal!? 
 la your Prieft-hood growne peremptoric* 
 TMtauamtnu CtskjtitfH ire, Church-men fo hoc ? 
 Qood Vnckle hide fuch mallicr : 
 With fuch Holyneffe, can you doe ic ? 
 
 Stiff. No mallice Sir,no more then well bexoma 
 So good aQuarreD.and fo bad a Peere. 
 
 Gloft. A who, my Lord? 
 
 Sif, Why.as you, my Lord, 
 Ant like your Lordly Lords Protfflorfhip. 
 
 Gltfl. Why SWjfa^t.EngJand knowei thine infolencr 
 
 Qutnu. And thy Ambition,G/*/?r. 
 
 Ktg. I pryihee peace, good Queene, 
 And wnet not on thefe funouj Peerei, 
 For bleiTed are the Peace-maker* on Earth, 
 
 Cent. Let me be blefled for the Peace I make 
 Ageinftthis prowd Prote&or with mySword. 
 
 Glojl. Faich holy Vnckle, would't were come to that. 
 
 Card. Mirry.when thou tfar'ft. 
 
 Cioft. Make vp no fa&oui numbers for the nutter, 
 la thine owne perfon anfwere thy nbufe. 
 
 CartL I.where thou dar'ii not peepe 
 And if thou dar'ft, this Euecitvg, 
 On the Eaft fide of the Groue. 
 ing. How oow,my Lords : 
 i. Beleeuc me, Coufin GUftrr. 
 Had not your man put vp th Fo wle fo fuddenly, 
 We h*d nad moreYport. 
 Come with thy two-hand Sword. 
 
 Cleft. TrueVnckle.aieyeaduis'd? 
 The Eaft fide of the Groue : 
 Cardinal!,! am with you. 
 
 Kay. Why how now, Vnckle G/oJterl 
 
 Gtyft.Tllring of Hawtring; nothing elfe,my Lord. 
 
 wbyGods Motner, Piuft. 
 lie fhaue your Crowne for this, 
 Or ail my Fence flitll foyle. 
 
 Ctrd. Ulffdift ttiffttm, Protestor fee to't well,proce3 
 fourfelfe. 
 
 Kig. The Windei grow high, 
 So doeyour Scomacks. Lords : 
 -low ukf fpme is this Mufick to my heirt ? 
 (Vhen fuch Strings iarre.what hope of Harmony ? 
 pray my Lords let rn compound this Puife. 
 
 inter out erjvig a Miracle. 
 
 Glft. What meanes this noyfcr" 
 : ellow,what Miracle do'ft thou pvodayme # 
 
 One. AMirJclf.aMiiacle. 
 
 SafoOts. Come 19 the King, tod tyll him what Mi. 
 ncle. 
 
 One. Forfooth.ablinde m^n at Saint A&anes Shrine, 
 Within this halfe houre hath recetfd his tight, 
 A man that ne're faw in his lifebefore. 
 
 King. Now God be prays'd,that to belecuing Soules 
 Giues Light in Daiknc(Tc,Comfott inDefpatre 
 
 Sntrr tht Tfaur of Stiff A&Mut,*ndhu "Brethren, 
 btoriiig the two* btt*nnt two in 4 Chtyrt. 
 
 Cord. Here comw tlie Towncf-men.on Proceflion, 
 To prefent your Highneflc with the man. 
 
 rn.Great is his comfort in this Earthly Vale, 
 Although by his fight his fmne be multiplied. 
 
 Gtffl. Stand by,my Mafters.bring him neere the King 
 Hit Highnefle pleafure is to talke with him. 
 
 King. Gooc(-fellow,te.ll vs here the circumftance, 
 That we for thee may glorifi* th Lord, 
 What,haft thou beene longbhnde, and now rcftot-d ? 
 
 Simfc. Borne blinde.and't pleafe your Grace. 
 
 Wtft. I indeede was he. 
 
 Sujf. What' Woman is this? 
 
 H&. His Wifc,aod't like your Worftiip. 
 
 Gtoft. Hadft thou been his Mother, thou could'ft bau 
 better told. 
 
 Kt*. Where werttbou borne 
 
 Simpc. At Barwick in the North, andft like yooi 
 Grace. 
 
 King. Poore Soule, 
 
 Gods goodntfTc hath beene great to thee r 
 Let neuer Pay nor Night vn hall owed pa(fe , 
 But dill remember what the Lord hath done. 
 
 Qjittne. Tell me, good-fellow, 
 Cam'ft thou here by Chsnce,or of Denotion, 
 To this holy Shrine 
 
 Shnpt. God koow of pure Deuot ion, 
 Being caji'd a hundred times, and oftner, 
 In my fleepe,by good Saint Jtllt* : 
 Who faidj ^-ir,come;come ofiW at my Shrine, 
 And I will he|pe thee. 
 
 Wift. M oft crue.for foot h? 
 And many time and oft my felfe haue heatd a Voyce, 
 To call him fo. 
 
 CoriL What.art thou lame ? 
 
 Sirmc. I.God Almightie helpeme. 
 
 Huff. Howcam'fttboufo? 
 
 fmff. A fall off of a Tret. 
 
 Wift. A Plum-tree, Matter. 
 
 Cleft. How long haft thou beene blind* ? 
 
 Simfc. O borne fojMafter. 
 
 Gloft. What.andwould'ftclimbeaTree? 
 Stmfc. But that in all my life.when I was a youth. 
 
 e. Too true,8fid bought his climbing very de 
 
 Clef. MfTe,tbcn lou'dft Plummes welltbat would'ft 
 venture fo. 
 
 Simp. Alas, good Maftcr, my Wife defired fomc 
 Damfons , and made me climbe , with danger of my 
 Life. 
 
 Gltft. A fubtill Knaue>ut yet it /hall not fcntf : 
 Let me fee thine Eyes : winck now.no w open them, 
 In my opinion, yet thou fecft not well. 
 
 Simpc. Yes Matter, deare ai day, I tbanke God and 
 
 . Say'Rthoumefo: what Colour isthisCloake 
 
 of? 
 
 Some. Red Maftr,Red Blood. 
 Chf. Why that's well faid : What Colour is my 
 Gowneof?- 
 
 Sttufe. Black for footh.Coale-Bladr .>!. 
 Ki*g. Why then, thou know'ft what Colour let is 
 of? 
 
 mff. And yet I ihinke.Ict did he oeuer fee. 
 
 _ _ GUfi. Bat 
 
The 
 
 GU/l BotCloakcf and Gownes, before this day. a 
 many. 
 
 triff. Neu before this dsy.io afl his life. 
 
 <?//?. TcHmeSirrha,whst J smyNane? 
 
 fMfc Mai Mafter,! know not. 
 
 G/4?. What's his Name? 
 
 jfoyr. I know not. 
 
 Gltf. Nor hit ? 
 
 toy*. No indeede,Mfter. 
 
 GUft. What's thine owoe Name? 
 
 Simpc. Ssmxdrr Simpcvef.tod if it plcafe y ou,Mafter 
 
 GUft. Then Smt*r, fit there, 
 The lying ft Knaue in Chriftendome. 
 If chou hadft beene borne bWnde, 
 Thou migbt*ft at well haue knownealloarNajnet, 
 A i thus to name the feuerall Colours we doe weaie. 
 Sight may diftinguifh of Colours : 
 Jot fuddenly to nominate them *fl, 
 
 is impofliblc. 
 
 My Lords,Saint A&** here hth done a Miracle: 
 would ye not ihinltc it,Cunning to be great. 
 Hut could reft ore this Cripple to his Legges sgaioe. 
 
 Simff. OMafter.that you could ? 
 
 Gltft. My Matters of SaiGt>*#r, 
 rlaiie you not. Beadles in yourTowne, 
 And Things calfd Whippes ? 
 
 Mtitr. Ifes.my Lord, if it pleafe yoor Grace. 
 
 Cleft. Then fend for one prefently. 
 
 Mtier. Sirtha,goc fetch the Beadle hither ftraight. 
 Exit. 
 
 GUft. "Now fetch me a Stoole hither by and by. 
 Mo w Smha.if you meane to faue your felfe from Whip- 
 Mng.lespc me ouer this Stoole.and ronne away. 
 
 Simpc. AlasMfter,I am not able to Hand alone : 
 You goe about to torture me in vaine . 
 
 Eater a B*uUe with H^iffei. 
 
 CUft. Well Sir.we muft haue you finde yoor Legges. 
 Sirrha Beadle, whippe him till he leapt ouer that fame 
 Stoole. 
 
 2M&. I will, my Lord, 
 imeon Sirrha.oflf with yourDoublet,qutckIy. 
 Simpc, AUs Mafter.what Dull I doe? 1 am not able to 
 (land/ 
 
 After the BevUektrbbtt him once, be leapt, owr 
 the Stoolt,and runnel amay : and they 
 
 foBu>.aaderj,jt Miracle. 
 
 King. O God,fccft thou this,:jnd beatctl fo loog? 
 It made me hugh.tofeethcVillajne 
 
 GUft. Follow the Knaue,aod take this Drab away. 
 ffrfr. Alas Sir.we did it for pure need. 
 GUft. Let the" be whipt through euery Market Towne. 
 Tdl they come to Barwick,from whence they came. 
 
 Exit. 
 
 Card. Duke J*wjrryha*s done a Miracle to day. 
 Sxjf. True: made the Lame to leape and flye away. 
 GUft. But you haue done more Miracles then I : 
 You made in a day , my Lord, whole Towncs to Bye. 
 
 Kiif What Tidings with our ( 
 
 fuf\j Such as my heart doth tremble to vnfold : 
 A fort of naughtie perfons,lewdly bent. 
 Voder the Countenance and Confederacie 
 
 Of Lady Eliaier, the Protestor* Wife, 
 The Ring-leader and Hesd of all th.s Rout, 
 Haue pradis'd dangeroufly againft yoor State. 
 Dealing with Witches and with Coniurers, 
 Whom we haue apprehended in tbeTad, 
 Rayllng vp wicked Spirits frntn vnder ground, 
 Demanding of King Harriet Life and Death. 
 And other of your Highnefle Priuie Councell, 
 At more at large your Grace fhail mderfrand. 
 
 Card. And fo my Lord f roteclor.by this means* 
 Your Lady is fonh-comnaiag,yet at London. 
 ThisNewes I thinkehath turn'd your Weapons edge i 
 Tis like.my Lord.you will not keepeyour hours. 
 
 Gtfft. Ambitious Churcb-man ( leaueto affiid my heart .- 
 Sorrow and griefe haue vanquifht all my powers; 
 And vanquimt a* I am,I yeeld to thee, 
 Or to the meaneft Groome. 
 
 fmg. OGod.whatmifchiefeswork the wicked onei# 
 Heaping confafion on their owne heads thereby. 
 
 QuetM. qUfhrfce here the Tainaufe of thy Ncft, 
 And looke thy Mfe be faultlcfle.thoa wen bcft. 
 
 hft. Madame,for my felfe.ro Heauen I doe appeale, 
 How I haue lou'd my King.and Common-weale : 
 And for my Wife,! know noc how it (taodi. 
 Sorry I am to beare what I haue heard. 
 Noble (hee it : but if fhee haue forgot 
 Honor and Vcrtue.and conuers't with fuch, 
 AiliketoPytch,dcfile Nobiliiicj 
 I banifh her my Bed.and Companie, 
 And giue her as a Prey to Law and Shame, 
 That hach dis-honored Gbfttri honeflName. 
 
 KI. Well.for this Night we will repofc vs here i 
 To morrow toward Loodon.back againe, 
 To looke into this Biiiinefle thorowly, 
 And call thcfe foule OrTendori to their AnTweres; 
 And poyfe theCaufe in Tuflice equall Scales, 
 Whofc Beatne ftands fure,whofe rightful caufe preuailes. 
 IloHrtfb. Exttait. 
 
 Terk>. Now my good Lords of Salisbury 8e Warwick. 
 Our fimple Supper ended ,giue me leaue. 
 In this clofc Walkc.to fatisfie my fclfe, 
 In crauing yoor opinion of my Title, 
 Which is infallible,: o Eoglands Crowne. 
 
 Slub. MyLord,IlongtoheareitatfulI. 
 
 lT4nr. Sweet Tarkf begin: and if thy clayme be good, 
 The NeuiOj are thy Subiedbxo command. 
 
 Torkg. Then thus : 
 
 Ed*rd the thirdly Lords.had feucn Sonnet : 
 The firft.ErftWJ the Black-Princc.Prince of Wales ; 
 The fecond,wan of Hatficld 5 and the third, 
 Lm/,Duke o f Clarence next to whom, 
 Was lba of Gaunt, the Duke of Lancafter ; 
 The rtft,was Eimtad L4*rltj t Dake of YorKC > 
 The fixt.was Thorns ofVVoodftock.DukeofGlofterj 
 mttiam of Windfor was the feuenth,a J laA. 
 Edward the Black-Prince dyed before ais Father, 
 And left behinde KimRithard, his onely Sonne, 
 Who after Edward the third's death, mgn'd as King, 
 Till Henry BuUipebookf, Duke of Lancafter, 
 The eldeft Sonnc and Hcire of Urn of Gaunt, 
 Crown'd by the Name otjtfiy the fourth, 
 Seiz'd on the Realme, depos'd th rightful] Kin|, 
 Sent his poorc O^Jecoc to France.fiom whence (be came, 
 
 Aod 
 
128 
 
 TbefecandTartofHenrytkeSixt. 
 
 And him to Pumfret ; where.as all you know, 
 Harroclcffe Rtdutrd was murthered traiterodly. 
 
 >*rv. "FatbeT.the Duke hath told the tttnb; 
 Thui got the Houfe of /.*<'#'' the Crowne. 
 
 Ycrke . Which now they hold by force.and not by right: 
 Fot KtfW.the firft Sonncs Heire.being dead, 
 ThcIflucofthenextSonneftiouldhaue reign'd. ' 
 
 Salub. But WiOiam of Hatficld dyed without in 
 Heire. 
 
 Tarkf. The third Sonne.Duke of Clarence, 
 From whofc J.ine 1 claymc the Crowne, 
 Had Iflue Phillip, a Daughter, 
 Who marrye<J idmend Aftrtimtrf.H\e of March: 
 E dmond had Iffe,Rgrr Jcarlc of March ; 
 Roger had IfTue t Edmond,j4 W, and Eliamr. 
 
 S*lub. This fdmondjn the Reigne of BuRmgkrook}, 
 As I Vtaue read, la yd clay me vnto the Crowne, 
 And buc for Owen Gtmdtmr, had beene Kinjj 
 Who kept him in Captioitie, till he dyed. 
 But,io the reft 
 
 Torkf. HUeldeflSifter.ex^W, 
 My Mother.being Heire mto the Crowne, 
 M*rry ed AfehmQUtk of Cambridge, 
 Who wa$ \.oEdmond,La*glfj, 
 Edtoard. the third fifi Sonnet Sonne; 
 By her I clayme the Kingdome: 
 She was Heire to /? |<r,Ear! of March, 
 Who was theSonne of Ednmtd Mortimer, 
 Whomarryed Phillip, fole Daughter 
 Vnto Lwtf/,Dukc of Clarence. 
 So, if the HTue of the elder Sonnc 
 Succeed before the younger, I am King. 
 tranp. What plaihe proceedings is more phin then this? 
 Henrj doth clayme the Crowne from lahn of Gaunt, 
 The fourth Sonne, Torkt chymes it from the third : 
 Till Lionelt Iffue fayles.his fhould not reigne. 
 It fayles not yct,bot flourifhes in thee, 
 And in thy Sonnes.faite flippes of fuch a Stock. 
 Then Father Saluburj , kneelc wetagcther. 
 And in thispiiuate Plot be we the firft. 
 That fiiall faluteonr rightful! Souetaigne 
 With honor of his Birth-right to the Crowne. 
 
 "Sfftb. Long liuC our Soucraigne Rtckard, Eoglands 
 King. 
 
 Tarkf. WethankeyouLordi: 
 But I m not your King.til! I be Crown 'd, 
 And thattny Sword be ftayn'd 
 With heart-blood of the Houfe of Lawafltf , 
 And that's not fuddenly to be petform'd, 
 But with aduice aod Client fecrecie. 
 Doe you as I doe in thefe dangerous dayes, 
 Winke at the Duke of Suffolkes tnfolence, 
 At Beaafards Pride,at Svmerfett Ambition, 
 At Bnfkia^bam,nd all the Crew of them, 
 Till they haue fnar'd the Shepheard of the Flock, 
 Tht vertuous Prinre.the good Duke Humfrey: 
 Ti* thac they feeke ; and they.in feeking that, 
 Shall finde sbcir dearhs.if Tor ^ can prophecie. 
 
 SaJvfr. MyLor d.bteake we off; we know your roinde 
 
 full. 
 
 tvanf.tJij heart affures me.that the Earleof Warwick 
 Shall one day maJte the Duke of Yorke a King, 
 
 Tarkf. And ATtftf.chii 1 doe aflure my felTe, 
 Rtfherd (Kill hue to make the Earle of Warwick 
 The greucft man in England, buc the King. 
 xeunt. 
 
 Sound Tntmpett. Enttrtht Kinf and Statt 
 with Giurdjo b<mHb the Dofhe/t. 
 
 King. Stand forth Dame EKaaor Cobban, 
 qioSteri Wife : 
 
 In fight ofGod,and vs,your guilt 1$ great, 
 Rccciue the Sentence of the Law fot finne, 
 Such as by Gods Booke are adiudg'd to death. 
 You foure from hence toPrifon,back sgaine; 
 Prom thcnce.vnto the place of Execution . 
 The Witch in Smithfield (hall be burnt to afhes, 
 And you three fhall be (trangled on the Gallowes. 
 You Madame, fov you are more Nobly borne, 
 Defpoyled of your Honor in your Life, 
 Shall, after three dayes open Penance done, 
 Liue in your Cotmtrey here,in Banifhtnent, 
 With Sir fchn Stafy,\tnbc He of Man. 
 
 flioaor Welcome is Banifhment. welcome were my 
 Death. 
 
 Gltft. ElJanor,r\\c Liw thou feeft hath Judged thec, 
 I cannot iuftifie whom the Law condemned: 
 Mine eyes are full of teates, my hem of gnefe. 
 Art Humfrey, this difliorvor in thine age, 
 Will bring thy head with for row to the ground. 
 I bcfeech yourMaieftie giue me leaue to goe j 
 Sorrow would fo!lace,and mine Age would cafe. 
 
 King. Stay Humfrey, Duke of Glofter, 
 JE re thou goe, giue vp thy Staffe, 
 Henry will to hitnfclfe Protec"roj be, 
 And God fhall be my hope, my ftay,my guide, 
 And Laothorne to my fcete : 
 And goe in pact, Humfrey, no lefle belou'd. 
 Then when thou wert Proieftor to thy King. 
 
 Qyfexe. I fee no reafon.why a King of yeeres 
 Should be to be protected like a Child, 
 God and King Henry gouerncEnglands Realme : 
 Giue vp your Staffe, Sir, and the King his Rcalrre. 
 
 Glojl. My Staffe?H<rrt,Noble.>tff7, isn.y Staff* : 
 As willingly doe 1 the fame refigne, 
 As ete thy Father Henry made it mine ; 
 And euen as willingly at thy feete I leaue it, 
 As others would aoibitiotifly receioe it. 
 Tarewell good King: when J am dead, and gone, 
 May honorable Peace attend thy Throne. 
 
 Exit Clf/ftr, 
 
 Qncoe. Why now is ffrmy King,and Afargaret Queen, 
 And Hvmfrej,Di&e of Gloikr/carcehimfelfe, 
 That beares fo fhrewd a rnayme : two Pulls at once; 
 His Lady banifbt,and a Limbe lopt off 
 This Staffe of Honor raitghc, there let it ftand r 
 \Vhere it beft fits to be, in Henricj hand. 
 
 Jf.Thusdroupes this loftic Pyne,& hangs his fpraycs, 
 Thus Elutntm Pride dyes in her youngeft daye?. 
 
 r<7r^.Lords,let him goe.PIeaie it your Mii^flie, 
 This is the day appointed for the Combat, 
 And ready are the Appellant and Defendant, 
 The Armorer and his Man,io enter the Lifts, 
 So pleafe your Highnefis to behold the fight. 
 
 Qjffexe. I, good my Lord: for purpofely therefore 
 Left I the Court.to fee thi^Q^rrell try'de. 
 
 Ktng. A GodsNaroe fee tVe Lyfli and all things ftc, 
 Here let them end it,and God defend the right. 
 
 rtrkf. I neuer faw a feJIow wotfc beftead, 
 Or wore a fraid to fight.thrn is the Appellant. 
 Tbe fcruanc of this Annorer^my Lords. 
 
 Enter 
 
The fecondTart of Henry theSixt. 
 
 Eater at one Doore the Armorer and his Ne 
 to ban fa much, that hee u drtmkc ; and he eaten mtb a 
 Drwnme before hint , and bit Stajft, with a Stutd-bagge 
 faftened to it .- and at the other Doore bit Man , vitlt a 
 DruatOKOnd Sand-bagge ,aad Prentices drmkmg to him. 
 
 I . Neighbor. Here Neighbour Homer ,1 drinke to you 
 in a Cup of Sack ; and feare not Neighbor,ypu (hall doe 
 well enough. 
 
 a. Neighbor. And here Neighbour,here's aCuppe of 
 Dharneco. 
 
 ^.Neighbor. And here's a Pot of goodDouble-Beere 
 Neighbor: drinke.and feare not your Man. 
 
 Armorer. Let it come yfaith, and lie pledge you all, 
 and a figge for Pttrr. 
 
 i Preat. Here Peter ^ I diinke to thee, and be not a. 
 fraid. 
 
 freat. Be merry Ptur,utd feare not thy Matter, 
 Fight for credit of the Piemices. 
 
 Peter. I thanke you ii!:drinke,and pray for me.I pray 
 pou , for I thinke I haue taken my laft Draught in this 
 World. Here Atf4tt>,andif 1 dye,l g'metheemy Aporne; 
 and u^iS, chou (halt haue ci>y Hammer : and' here Tom t 
 take all the Money that 1 haue. O Lord bleffe me. I pray 
 God, for I am neoer able, to deale with my Matter, hee 
 tiath learnt foonich fence already. 
 
 alub. Come.leaue your drinking.and fall to blowes. 
 Sirrha.what's thy Name * 
 
 frrer. Peter forfooth. 
 
 Salut, Ptterf what more ? 
 
 Peter. Tbumft. 
 
 Salub. Thump I Then fee thon thumpe thy Mafter 
 well. 
 
 Armorer. Matters, I am come hither as it were vpon 
 rny Mans inftigation, to proue him a Knaue.and my feife 
 an honeft man : and touching the Doke of Yorke.I will 
 lake roy death, I neuer meant him any ill , nor the King, 
 nor ihcQuecne : and therefore Peter haue at thee with a 
 downe-right blow. 
 
 Tariff. Difpatch,this Knaues tongue begins to double. 
 Sound Tromprts, Alarum to the Combattants. 
 
 They fight, and Ptterftvtkfi him daonte. 
 
 Armorer. Hold ?rt-.hold,l confefie,! confeffeTrea- 
 fon. 
 
 Tarkf. Take away his Weapon: Fellow ihankc God, 
 and the good Wine in thy Matters way. 
 
 fctsr. 'O God,haue 1 oucrcome mine Enemies in this 
 prefence ? O feter .thoti haft preuay I'd in right. 
 
 King. Goe, take hence that Traytor from our fight, 
 For by his death we doe perceiue his guilt, 
 And God in luftice hath reueal'd to vs 
 The truth and innocence of this poore fellow, 
 Which he had thought to haue murthei'd wrongfully. 
 Come fcllow.tollow vs for thy Reward. 
 
 Enter 7)nke Htmfny and hit Mm in 
 
 Gtft. Thus fccnetimes hath the brighteft day a Cloud: 
 And after Summcr.cuennore fucceedes 
 Barren Winter *with his wrachfall nipping Cold \ 
 So Ores and loyev abouod.as Seafoas fleet. 
 Sirs.what'oQock? 
 
 Sent. Tenne.my Lord. 
 
 Gbft. Tenne is the houre that was appointed me, 
 To watch the comming of my punifltt DucheiTe : 
 Vnneath may (hee endure the Flintie Streets, 
 To treade them with her tender-feeling feet. 
 Sweet AMf,iIk an thy Noble Mmde abrooke 
 The abiea People.gaitng on thy face, 
 Withenuiouc Lookes laughing at thy {haute* 
 That erft did follow thy prowd Chariot. Wbcel. 
 When chou didft ride in triumph through the facets. 
 But foft,I thinke (he comes.and lie prepare 
 My teare-ftayn'd eyes, to fee her Mifeues. 
 
 Safer the Dacheffe in a white Sheet t aad a Tcper 
 
 burning tn her hand, with the Shertfi 
 
 and Offitert. 
 
 SMI. So pleafe your Grace, wee'le take her from the 
 Sherife. 
 
 Cltfler. No, ftirre not for your Hues, let her pafle 
 by. 
 
 Elianor. Come you.my Lord,to fee my open fhame i 
 Now thou do'ft Penance too. Looke how they gaze, 
 See how the giddy multitude doe point, 
 And nodde their heads,and throw their eyes on thee. 
 Ah ^//?tr,hide thee from rheir hatefull lookes. 
 And in thy Clofet pent vp, rue my (hatne, 
 And banne thine Encmku,both mine and thine. 
 
 Gtoft. Be patient.gentlc NtB, forget this griefe. 
 
 Elianor. Ah defter, teach me to forget my felfe : 
 For whileft I thinkc I am thy married Wife, 
 And thou a Prince , Protector of this Land ; 
 Me thinkes I fhould not thus be led along, 
 Mayl'd'vp in fhame.with Papers on my back, 
 Aod followed with a Rabble, that reioyce 
 To fee roy teares, and hcaremy deepe-fct groanes. 
 The ruthlelTe Fl'mt doth cut my tender feet, 
 And when 1 (tart,the enuious people laugh, 
 And bid me be aduifed how I treade 
 Ah Humfr*j t c*a I beare this tliamefull yoake? 
 Troweft thou.that ert He looke vpon the World, 
 Or count them happy ,that euioyes the Sunne ? 
 No: Darke fhallbe my Light.and Night my Day. 
 To thinke vpoti my Pompe,fhall be my Hell. 
 Sometime lie fay, I am Duke Httmfreja Wife, 
 And he a Prince.and Ruler of tbe Land : 
 Yet fo he rui'd,and fuch a Prince he was, 
 As he ft ood by.whileft l,his forlorne Duchefle, 
 Was made a wonderjand a pointingitock 
 To euery idle Rafcali follower. 
 But be thou milde.and blu(h not at my fname, 
 Nor ftirre at nothing, till the Axe of Death 
 Hang ouer thee, as fure it (hortly will. 
 For 5^%.he that can doe all in all 
 With her,chat hateth thee and hates vs all, 
 And 7V^,and impious Beaxford, that ralfe Prieft, 
 Hxuc all lym d Butties to betray thy Wings, 
 And flye thou bow thou canft.thev le tangle thee. 
 But feare not tr ou,vntill thy foot be fnar'd, 
 Nor neuer feeke preuentton of thy foes. 
 
 Gloft. Ah A/eff,forbeare:thou ay meft all aWiy. 
 I muft offend,bcfore I be attainted : 
 And had I twentie times fo many foes, 
 And each of them had twentie times their power* 
 All tbefe could not procure me any fcathe, 
 So long a I am loyall,true,and crimelei&. 
 Would'ft haue me rcfcue thee ftotn this ccproaeh ? 
 
 a Why 
 
J32. 
 
 TtxfecondTartofHcnytbcSixt. 
 
 Why yet thy fcandall were not wipt away, 
 But I in danger for the breach of Law. 
 Thy greateft belpe it quiet,gentlc Net: 
 I pray thee fort thy heart to patience, 
 Their, few dayei wonder will be quickly 
 
 Enter a Herald. 
 Her.l finnrron your Grace to hii Maiefties Parliament, 
 Holden at Bury , the fir a of this ne*t"Mooeth. 
 
 Gkft.fwA my confent oe'rc esk'd herein before ? 
 This U clofc dealing. Well,! will be there. 
 My AM.I take my leaue : and Mafler Shertfe. 
 Let DOC her Penance exceede the Kings CommiiTion. 
 Sh. And't pleafe your Grace,bere roy Commimon ftayes: 
 And Sir Ictm Stanlj it appointed now, 
 To take her with him to the He of Mn. 
 
 Cleft. Muft you,Sir /oba,pron& roy tadyhere? 
 
 Stanlj. So am I giuea in charge, may 't pleafe your 
 Grace. . 
 
 Cleft. Entreat her not the worfe,in that I pray 
 You vfc her well : the World may langh againe, 
 And I may Hue to doe you kindQeffc.it you doe it her. 
 And fo Sit /eAn, farewell. 
 
 EUaner What, gone my Lord, and bid me Dot fare- 
 well; 
 
 Glojl. Wirnefle my teares, I cannot Ray to fpeake. 
 
 Stumor. An thou gone to? all comfort goe with thee, 
 for none abides with me : my loy.is Death; 
 Death.a t whnfc Name 1 oft haue beene afear'd, 
 Bccaufc I wifli'd this Worlds eternitie. 
 Stanley ,1 prethee goe.and take me hence, 
 1 care not whither/or I begge no fauor ; 
 Onely conuey me where thou art commanded. 
 
 Sunlej. Why .Madame, that is to the lie of Man, 
 There to be vt'd according to your State. 
 
 Ettanor. That's bad enough.for I am but reproach : 
 And frull I then be vUi reproachfully t 
 
 Stanlej.Lilic to a Ducheffe,and Duke Httmfrejet Lady, 
 According to that State you (hall be vs'd. 
 
 EUanar. Sherife farewell,and better then I fare. 
 Although thou hail beene Conduit of my flume. 
 
 SbiTift. \ t is my Office, and Madame pardon me. 
 
 Llusnar. I ,I,farewdl,thy Office is difcharg'd : 
 Come Stanley, (htU we goe ? 
 
 Staaltj. Madame.your Penance done, 
 Throw off this Sheet, 
 And goe we to attyre you for our Journey. 
 
 Eiuwr. My Otame will not be (hrfted with my Sheet: 
 No.it will hang vpon my richer) Robes, 
 Aod Ore w it felfe,atiyre me how I can. 
 Goe,leade the way ,1 long to fee my prifon . 
 
 ScundaSeati. Enter King, Sueeat,(. 
 
 Tor1 t t, r Bucl(mb4m,Salul>arj,and Warwick*. 
 
 to the Parltameta, 
 
 Kutg. IraufcmyLordofGloaerisnotcome: 
 Tis not his wont to be the hindmofi man, 
 White rcoccafion keepnhim from ?s now. 
 
 Qweiie. Can you not fee? or will ye not obferue 
 Trteftrangetteffe of his alter'd Countenance? 
 With what a Maieftie he beares himfelfe, 
 low infolcm of late he is become, 
 How ,>TovBd>ow peremptorie,and nlike himfelfe. 
 We know the time fmce he was milde and afrabk. 
 And if we did but glance a rarre-off Looke, 
 nunediatdy he was vpon his Knee, 
 
 That aO the Court admit d him for fubmiffioo. 
 Bat meet him oow,and be it in the Mom, 
 When cilery one will giue the time of day, 
 He knits bis Brow.and fhewci an angry Eye 
 And pafletb by with ftiffcvnbowed Knee, ' 
 Difdaining dutie that to vs belongs. 
 Small Curres are not regarded when they grynne. 
 But great men tremble when the Lyon rores, 
 And/i*tf^5vjr is no little Man in England, 
 pirft note, t hx he is neere you in dilcent, 
 And (honld you fall,hc is the next will roounr. 
 Me feemeth ihen,ii is no PoDicie, 
 Refpedliog what a rancorous tninde he beares. 
 And his aduantage following your deceafe, 
 That he Qiould come about your Royall Per fon, 
 Or be admitted to your HighncIHe CouncelL 
 By flatterie hath he wonae the Commoaf hearts : 
 And when he pleafe to make Commotion 
 Tis to be fearM they all will follow him. ' 
 Now 'tis the, Spring.and Weeds arc (hallow-rooted. 
 Suffer them now.and they Te o'j e-grow the Garden 
 And choake the Herbcs for want of Husbandly. * 
 The rcuerent care 1 bcare vnto my Lord, 
 Made me collect thcfe dangers in the Duke. 
 If it be fond, call it a Womans frare : 
 Which feare.if better Reafons can fbpplanr. 
 I will fubfcrtbe.and fay I wrong" d the Duke. 
 Mylord of Sdfolke,Buckin g ham^nd Yoike, 
 Reproue my allegation,* f you can. 
 Or elfe conclude my words erfeduaiL 
 
 Sttff. Well hath your HighnefTe feene into this Duke: 
 And had I fuA beene put to fpeake my pinde, 
 I thinke I (hould haue told your Gtaces Tale. 
 The Duchefle.byhit (ubornation, 
 Vpon my Life began her diucllifh pra Aifes t 
 Of if he were not priuie to thofe Vaults, 
 Yet by reputing of his high difcent. 
 As next the King,he was hieceffiue He ire, 
 And fuch high vaunts of his Nobilirie, 
 Did irrigate the Bedlam braine-fick DuchefTe, 
 By wicked meanes to frame our Soueraignes fall 
 Smooth tonnes the Water, where the Brooke isdeepc, 
 And in bis fimplc Oiew he harbours Tieafon. 
 ThePox baikes not. when he would lleale the Lambe. 
 No.no.my Soueraigne,C/<*0?rr is a man 
 Vnfouoded yet.and full of deepe deceit. 
 
 ford. Did he not.contiary to forme of Law, 
 Deuife Orange deaths , for ("trull offeoces done t 
 
 Torke. And did he not,in his ProteAorfiiip. 
 Leuic great fummes of Money through the Realme, 
 For Souldters pay in France,aod never fent it t 
 By meanes whereof,the Townes eack day reuolted. 
 
 "Sue^. Tut.thefe are petty faults to faults Tnkoowne, 
 Which time will bring to light in finooth Duke Hanfrn. 
 
 K.tng. My Lords at once: the care you haue of s, 
 To mo we downe Tbomes that would annoy our Foot, 
 Is worthy prayfc: but (hall I fpeake my conkience, 
 Out Kinfman Gttfter is as innocent, 
 rom meaning Treafon to our Royall Perfon, 
 As is the fucking Lambe f or harmelefle Done : 
 The Duke is vemious.milde.and too well ciuen, 
 To dreame on euill,or to workc my downefalL 
 
 Qa.tin what's more dangerous,then this fond ftance? 
 Secines he a Doue? his feathers are but borrow'd. 
 For bee's difpofed as the hair full Rauen. 
 Is be a Lambe? his Skinoe w fairly lew turn, 
 
 lot 
 
The fecondPartef Hemy theSixt. 
 
 For bee's enclrn'd as is the rauenous Wotuu. 
 Who cannot (tesle a flispe, ttat m eanet deceit ? 
 Take hee<!.my Lord,tbe welfare of vs all, 
 Hangs on the cutting fhort that fraudfull man. 
 
 ffnter Soracrfft . 
 
 Sim. All health vnto my gracious Soueraiflne. 
 
 King. Welcome Lord Semerfet: What "Newes front 
 France? 
 
 Sam* That all your Jntereft in thole Territories, 
 J vuerly bereft you : all i loft. 
 
 King. Cold Newe*,Lord Samtrfa: but Gods will be 
 done. 
 
 Tarkf. Cold Newei for me: for I bad hope of France, 
 AJ firmely as I hope for ferule England. 
 Thus arc my Bloflbmes bbfted in the Bud, 
 And Caterpillar; cate my Leauei away t 
 But I will remedie this gee ere long, 
 Or fell my Tide toe a glorious Graur. 
 
 enter Gtaitccfia. 
 
 Gbft. All happinefTcmro my Lord the King: 
 Pardon,my Liege,that I hiue fta/d fo bog, 
 
 Sufi, Nay G/(J/?<T,kno\v that thou an come too focnc, 
 Vnleffe thou wert more loyall then thou art : 
 1 doe arreft thee of High Treafon here. 
 
 Gltft. Well SigMt, thou flidU not fee me blufh, 
 Nor change my Countenance for this Arreft: 
 A Heart vnfpotted,is not eafJy daunted. 
 The pureO Spring is not fo free from mudde, 
 As I am ciearc from Treafon to my Soueraigne< 
 Who can accufe me ? wherein am I guslcc ? 
 
 Turk?.' Tis thought, my Lord, 
 That you tooke Bribes of France, 
 And being Procc&or.flay'd che Souldiers pay, 
 By meanes whereof.hij HighnefTe hath loft France, 
 
 Gltf. Is it but thought fo? 
 What are they that thinkei* ? 
 \ neoer rob'd the Souldiers of their pajr, 
 Nor ener had one penny Bribe from Prance. 
 So hetpc me God.as I baue watcht the Night, 
 I,Nipht by Night.in fiudy ing good for England. 
 That Ooyt that ere I wrefted from the King, 
 Or any Groat I hoordedto my vfe. 
 Be brought againft meat my Tryall day. 
 No: many a Pound of mine owne proper ftor*, 
 Becaufe 1 would not cue the ntedie Commons, 
 Haue I dif-porfed to thcGarrifons, 
 And ncuct ask'd for restitution. 
 
 Card. It feruc* you wclL/ny Lord.to fay fo much. 
 
 Glofl. I (ay no more then truib,fo helpe me God. 
 
 Tortf. In your Protefiorfhip, you did deuife 
 Strange Torture* for Offcndors,neucr heard of, 
 That England was-dcfsru'd by Tyrannic. 
 Ctft. Why '(is weli known,that whiles 1 was Protedor, 
 Pitti was all the fault that was in me : 
 For I (hould melt at an Offenders tear, 
 And lowly words were Ranfomc for their fault i 
 Vnteffe it were a bloody Murtherei , 
 Or foule felonious Thcere,tht fleec'd poore paflcogen, 
 I neuer gsue them condigne puntfhment. 
 Murther indeede.thatbloodje finne,! tortur'd 
 Abou ihe FcJon.or what Trefpai elfc. 
 
 Sajf My Lord.thcfe faults ere efic,qulfMy anfwet'd 
 But mightier Ctimes are tay'd vnto your charge, 
 Whesfof you cannot eafily porge your fclfr . 
 
 do arreft you in his Highneffe Name, 
 And here comir.it you to my Lord Cardinal! 
 To keepe,vmai your further time ofTryall. 
 
 King. My Lord of dofter.'tis my Gpecisll bop*, 
 That you will cleare your felfe from ail fufpence, 
 Vly Conference tells me you are innocent. 
 
 Gloft.A\\ gracious I.oid,thefe dayes are dangerous: 
 Venue is choakt with foule Ambition, 
 And Charitie chas'd hence by Rancours hand i 
 Foule Subornation if predominant, 
 And Equine tncild your HighnefTe Land. 
 1 know,their Complot is to haue my Life i 
 And if my death might make this Hand happy, 
 And prouc (he Period of their Tyranrhe, 
 1 would expend it with all willingnefTe. 
 But mine is made the Prologue to their Play : 
 For rhou finds more .that yet fufpccl no penll, 
 WUl not conclude beir plotted Tragedie. 
 Beaufcrth red fparkling eye* bhb his hearts mallice, 
 And Suffolk; cloudie Btow his ftortnie hate ) 
 Sharpe Buckingham vnburtheni with his tongue, 
 TSeenuious Load that lyes vpon bis. heart: 
 And dogged forfc.that teaches at the Moone, 
 Whofeouer-wceningArme 1 haueptucktbuk, 
 By falf* accufe doth knell at ray Life. 
 And you.rny Soueroigr.e Lady, with the reft, 
 Caufeleffe haue lay'd difgtaces on my head, 
 And with your beft endcuour haue ftirr'd vp 
 My Ueftft Liege to be mine Enemie : 
 I,all of you hauc lay'd your heads together, 
 My felfe had notice of your Conuentkles, 
 And all eo make away my guiUlcfle Life. 
 I fhall not want felfe Witneffe.to condemne m, 
 Nor ftore of Treafons,to augment my guilt : 
 The ancient Prouerbe will be well effected, 
 A Steffe is quickly found to beat a Dogge. 
 
 Card. My Liege.his rayling is intollereble. 
 If thofe that care to kerp your Roy ail Perfon 
 From TreafonsfeKnife,and Tray tois Rage, 
 Bethusvpbtayded,chid,and raced at, 
 And the Offender graunted fcop of fpeech, 
 Twill truke them coole in zeale vnco your Grace. 
 
 &2f.Haih he not twit our Soueraigne Lady here 
 With ignominious words,though Clarkely couchi ? 
 As if fhe had fuborned fome to fweare 
 Falfe allegations^ o'rethrow bis ftate, 
 
 QH, But I can giue tht lofer leaue to chide. 
 
 C/yZ.Farre truer fpoke then meant : 1 lofe indeede, 
 Befhrew the winners, for they p lay'd me faife. 
 And well fuch lofers may h*ue luue to fpeakr. 
 
 AN*, Heele wreft the fence.and hold vs here all day. 
 Lord Car dina!l,!w is yoar Prifoncr. 
 
 Ca/.Sirs,takeaway the Duke.and guard him fans. 
 
 C ln. Ah^hus King Harry throwes away his Cmch, 
 Before his Legges be hrcne to beare his Body. 
 Thus is the Shepheard beaten from thy fide, 
 And Wolurs are gnarling.who fhali gnaw thce firft. 
 Ah that my t'eare were falfs, ah that it were | 
 For good King #W7,ihy decay I feare. ** Gbl 
 
 KiHg.Uy Lords,whtoyour wifdomesfeetnethbcft, 
 Doe.ot vndcw.as if our felfe were here. 
 
 jtver*. Wrrat,wilJ your Highneffe kaue the Parlia- 
 ment? 
 
 King. I -Marram! my heart is drown'd with griefe, 
 Whofe flood begins to fiowe within mine eyes 
 My Body round engyrt with mff eric : 
 5L* , 
 
 
The fecond^Pan of Henry tbeSixt. 
 
 For whit' i moremHersble thenDifcontent? 
 
 Ah VncVlc Huvfirtj, in thy ftce I fee 
 
 TbeMpof Honor.Tmlh.and Loyakie 
 
 And yet. good //iwo,i the honre to come, 
 
 Thit rc I prou'd ihee fa)fe,oi Fear'd thy faith. 
 
 What lowring Scarce now enuies thy eftate ? 
 
 T haJ thefc great Lorda.snd Margaret our Queen*, 
 
 Do feeke fubucifion of thy harmelefle Lift. 
 
 T hou neuet didfl (hem wrong.nor no man wrongt 
 
 And as the Butcher takes away the Calfe, 
 
 And binds the Wretched beats it when it Oraye*, 
 
 Bearing it to the bloody Skughter-houfe ; 
 
 Euen (o remorfelctfe haue they borne him hence s 
 
 And as the Damme runnes lowing vp and downe, 
 
 Looking the way her harmelcflc yoong one went, 
 
 And can doe naught but wrayle her Darling* lofle 
 
 Euen fo my felfe bewzyles good Clcfien cafe 
 
 With fad vnhcipefoli ccare*, and withdimn'd eyes ; 
 
 Looke after him,and cannot doe him good ; 
 
 So mightie are his rowed Enemies. 
 
 His fortunes I will weepe, and 'rwixt each groane, 
 
 Sjy.who's a Traytor ? Clever he is none. Em. 
 
 **. FreeLotdf 
 
 ColJSnow melt* wich the Sonnes hot Reame* : 
 Hemj.my Lord, is cold in great Affaires. 
 Too full of foolifh pittie : and Gltflirt (hew 
 Beguiles him, as the moumefull Crocodile 
 With forrow fnares relenting paffengers ; 
 Or as the Snake.roll'd in a flowring Bnke, 
 Wich fhining cbecker'd flough doth (ring a Child, 
 That for thebcaurie thinkes it excellent. 
 Bcleeue me Lords.were non more wrfe then 1, 
 And yet herein I iudge mine o wne Wit good j 
 This Gttftrr fnould be quickly rid the World, 
 To rid rs from thefeare wehaue of him. 
 
 W. That he fhould dye.is worthse potlicie, 
 Bui yet we want a Colour tor hit death : 
 *Tk meet he be condemn'd by courfe of Law. 
 
 S*f. Butinmyninde,thwerenopoHiciej 
 fhe King will labour mil to faue his Life, 
 The Commons haply fife, to faue hit Life; 
 And yet we haue but triuiall argument, 
 More then miftruft.that the we* htm worthy death. 
 
 Ttrkf. So that by this.you would not haue him dye. 
 
 Suff. Alt 7V4f.no man aliue,fo fainc as I. 
 
 Tirk*. 'Tis Tvrkg that hath more reafon for hi* death. 
 But my Lord Cardmall.and you my Ldrd of Suffblke, 
 Sayuyouthinke.and fpeake it from yourSoulcs : 
 Wer't not aH one, an emptie Eagle were fet, 
 To guard the Chicken from a hungry Kyte, 
 As place Doke Hurfrty for the Kings Prote&or t 
 
 Qut(7K.So the poore Chicken Qiould be fure of death. 
 
 Svf. Madame 'tit true : and wer't not madneffe then, 
 To make the Fox furoey or of the Fold ? 
 Who being acort'd a craftie Murthc rcr, 
 His guilt Ibould bebut idly polled ouer, 
 Bccaulehispurpofe is nor executed. 
 No- let him dy e,in chat he is a Fox. 
 By nature prou'd sn Eoemie to the Rock, 
 Bfo.e his Chap* be flaytf d with Crimfon blood, 
 Af Humfrtj prou'd by Reafons to my Liege. 
 And doe not ftand on Collet* howtoflay him : 
 Be it by Gynne*,by Snte,bySubtlie, 
 Sleeptng.or Waking .'tis no matter how, 
 So be be dead; for that u good deceit, 
 Which mates him firfl , thai firft intends deceit. 
 
 hrice Noble S*ffi>lkt t 'tls rcfoluidy fpoke 
 5jf. Not refolure.exccpt fo much were dont, 
 For things are often fpoke, and feldome meant, 
 But that my bean sccordcth with my tongne, 
 Seeing the deed is meritorious, 
 And to prefenie my Souetaigne from h;i Foe, 
 Say but the word,and I will be his Prieft. 
 
 CartL^a. I would haue him dead,my Lord of Suffolkc, 
 Ere you can take due Orders for a Prieft : 
 Say you confent^nd cenfure well the deed, 
 And lie prouide his Execationer, 
 I tender fo the fafetleof my Liege. 
 
 S*f. Here is my Hand.the deed is worthy doing. 
 pme. Andfofayl. 
 
 . And I : and now we three haue fpokc it, 
 it skills not greatly who impugnesourdoomc. 
 
 Enter a Poftt. 
 
 7j7.Great Lords^rom Ireland am I come amaine, 
 To figntfie,that Rebels there sre vp, 
 And put the Englifhmen vnto the Sword. 
 Send Succours(Lords)and ftop the Rage bttims, 
 Before the Wound doe grow vncurable ; 
 For being greene.there i * gre a t hope of hel pe . 
 
 Cord. A Breach that craues a quick expedient ftoppe. 
 What counfailc giue you in this weightie cauCt? 
 
 Tariff, That Somtrftt be fent as Regent thither : 
 "Tis meet that lutkie Ruler be imploy'd, 
 Wirnefie the fortune he hath had in France- 
 
 Sam. If rorfowhh arl his farre-fet pollicte, 
 Had beene die Regent therein Read of me, 
 He neuer would haue fhy'd in France fo long. 
 
 7<?r^e.No,not to lofe it a!!,as thott haft done. 
 I rather would haue loA my Life betimes, 
 Then bring a burthen ofdii-honoin home, 
 By flaying there fo iong.tiU all were loft. 
 Shew me one skarre.chara&rr'd on thy Skmne, 
 Mcnsfle(hprferu'd fo whole,do feldome wiune. 
 
 gu. Nay theojthij fparke will proue a raging fir*, 
 If Wind and Fnell be brought, to feed it with; 
 No more. good Tvly, fwt Samtrftt bt ftill. 
 Thy fortune, JVrttf, hsdft thou brcne Regent tHere, 
 Might happily haue prou'd ferrcworff tScn his. 
 
 Tarkf. What,worfe then navght ? nay, then a (tame 
 takealL 
 
 Soracrfa. And in the number , thee , that wifnefl 
 (name. 
 
 Card, My Lord of Yorke.trie what your for tune is; 
 ThVnriuill Kernes of Ireland are hi Armei, 
 And temper Clay with blood of Englishmen. 
 To Ireland will yoo leade a Band of men, 
 Collected choycely^irom each Countie fome, 
 And trie your hap agsinft the Irifhmenf 
 
 Tcrkf. IwiU.my Lord.fopleafeh.sMiieftic. 
 
 S&f. Why,our Authoritie is hit confent, 
 And what we doe eftabli/h,he confirmes : 
 Then.Noble retake thou this Taske in hand. 
 
 Tarke. I acnconzent: Prouide me Sculdieis.Ladi, 
 Whiles I take order for mine owne affaires. 
 
 Stf. A chargCiLord 7r^,that I will fee perforrn'd 
 But now rerarne weto (he t!feDuke Hutnfrtj. 
 
 Card. No moreof Mm : for I will deale with him, 
 That henceforth he (hall trouble vt no more: 
 And fo breake off,the day is almofl fp 
 
The fecmJTartofHenrj theSixt. 
 
 Terkf. My Lord of Suffblkc.within fouretcenc daycs 
 At Bnftow I expeft rny Souldicrs, 
 For there He fhippe them all for Ireland. 
 
 S*f. IlefeeittruIydone.myLordofYorke. Exf*nt. 
 Afanft Torkf. 
 
 ro%.Now Terror neuer.fteele thy fearfull thoughts 
 And change mifdoubt to refolution > 
 Be that thoo hop'ft to be.or what thou art ; 
 Rcffgnetodeath.it if not worth tli'enioy ing: 
 Let pale-fac't feart ktepe with the meane-bornc man, 
 And finde no harbor in a Roy all heart. 
 Farter the Spring-time friowres,comes ihoght on thoght, 
 And not a thought, but thinkes on Dignitie. 
 My Brayne,more bufie theti the laboring Spider, 
 Weaue* tedious Snares to trap mine 'Enemies. 
 Well Nobles, well : 'tis poiiukely done, 
 To fend me pack ing with an Hoaft of men: 
 I feare me,yoU but warme the framed Snake, 
 Who cherifht in your brcafts,wiH (ting your hearts. 
 Twas men 1 lackt,and you will giue them me ; 
 I take it kindly : yet be well alTur'd, 
 You put Ompe Weapons in a mad-mans hands. 
 Whiles 1 in Ireland nourish a mightie Band, 
 I will ftirre vp in England fome black Stonne, 
 ShalJ blowe ten thoufand Soules to Hcauen.or Hell : 
 And this fell Tempeft fhall not ceafe to rage, 
 Vntill the Golden Circuit on my Head, 
 Like to the glorious Sunnes tranfparant Beamej, 
 Doecalme the furie of this mad-bred Flavve. 
 And for a mimfterof my intent, 
 I haue feduc'd a head-ftrong Kentifhman, 
 lob. Cade of Afliford, 
 To make Commotion, as full well he can, 
 Vnder the Title of lehn tJMertimer. 
 In Ireland haue I fcene this flubborne Code 
 Oppofe himfelfe againft a Troupe of Kernes, 
 And fooght fo long.till that his thighes with Darts 
 Wete almoft like a fljarpe-quill'd Porpentine : 
 And in the end being refcued,! haue feene 
 Him capre vprighi ,like a wildeMorifro, 
 Shaking ihe bloody Darts,as he his Bellf. 
 Full oftenjikea fhag.hsyr'd craftie Kerne, 
 Hath he coruierfcd with the Encmie, 
 And vndifcouet*d,coiTic to me againe, 
 And giuen me notice of their VilUnie*. 
 This Deuill here (hall be my fubftitute ; 
 For that lohn JMrfwr,which now is dead, 
 In face.in eate.in fpeechhedoib referable. 
 By thi$,I (hall perceiue the Commons mindV, 
 How they affett the Houfe and Clayme of ftrfe . 
 Say he betaken.rackt.and tortured ; 
 I know.no paine they can infli& vpon him. 
 Will make him Ca.y,l mou'd him to thofe Arrr.ei. 
 Say that h thriuc.as 'tis great like he will, 
 Why then from Ireland come I with my ftrength, 
 And reape the Harueft which that Rafcall fow'd. 
 foi&tmfrej ; being dead.as he (hall be, 
 And Unry put apart : the next for roe. Exit. 
 
 fnter tvo or three ruming cutr the Stage, from the 
 
 Mtnrtbrr of Duke Humfray . 
 I. TUinne to my Lord of Suffolk*: lethimknow 
 Wehauedifpauht theDuke.as he commanded. 
 
 l. Oh.that it were to doe ; what haue we done ? 
 Didft euer heare a man fo penitent ? 
 I. Hero comes my Lord. 
 
 S*jf- Now Sirs.haue you difpatcht this thing ? 
 
 i. I.mygood Lord,hce'sdead. 
 
 Sufi. Why that's well faid.Goe.get you to my Houfc, 
 I will reward you for this venturous deed; 
 The King and all the Peeres arc here at hand. 
 Haue you layd faire the Bed ? Is all things well, 
 According as 1 gaue directions ? 
 
 i. Tis,my.goodLord. 
 
 Suff Away,bc gone. 
 
 SotndTrumptts. Enter tfte King,tke Quccvt, 
 
 Crdinatl,Suffiit(e,Somtrfe:,tHtb 
 
 jincndants. 
 
 King. Goe call out Vnckle toourprefenceflraight: 
 Say.we intend to try his Grace to day, 
 If he be guiliie.as tis pubhfhed. 
 
 Sufi, lie call htm prefently.my Noble Lord. frit. 
 
 King. Lords take your places: and I pray you all 
 Proceed no ftraiter 'gainft our Vnckle Glefttr^ 
 Then from true euictence.ofgood efteeme, 
 Hebeapprou'd in praclife culpable. 
 
 ^Mettt.GoA forbid any Malice fhould prcusyle, 
 That fauhlefle may condemneaNobleman : 
 PrayGod he may arquit him of fufpition. 
 
 Ki*g. I thanke thce Nell, theft wordes content mee 
 much. 
 
 Eater Sufelkf. 
 
 How now? why look'ft ihou pale? why trembler) thou? 
 Where is our Vnckle? what's the tnaitei,S*ffi>lk?t 
 
 Suff. Dead in his Bed.my Lord: Glojier is dead. 
 
 Qiieene. MarryGod forfend. 
 
 Card. Gods fee ret Judgement: I did dreame toNight. 
 The Duke was dumbe,and could not fpeake a word. 
 
 *. How fares my Lord i Helpc Loids.the Kingh 
 dead. 
 
 Sam. Rere vp hi* Body,wring him by theKofc. 
 
 ^r.Runne,goe.hclpe,heIpe:Oh Henry ope thine eyes. 
 
 Srf- He doth reutue againe,Medamc be patient. 
 
 King. OhHeaueolyGod. 
 
 j5.How fares my gracious Lord ? 
 
 Suff. Comfort my Soueraigne, gracious Hemy com- 
 fort. 
 
 King. What.doth my Lord of Suffolke comfort rnef 
 Came he right now tofing a RauensNote, 
 Whofe difmall tune bereft my Vitall powres : 
 And thinkes he.that the chirping of a Wren, 
 By cry ing comfort from a hollow breaft, 
 Can chafe away the firft-concemed found? 
 Hide not thy poyfon with fuch fugred words, 
 Lay not thy hands on me : forbeare I fay, 
 Their touch affrights me at a Serpents fling. 
 Thou balefull Medenger.out of my fight : 
 Vpon thy eye-balls.murdetous Tyrannic 
 Sits in grim Maieftie.to fright the World. 
 Looke not vpon rne.for thine eyes are wounding j 
 Vet doe not goe away : come Bafilislte, 
 And kill the innocent gazer with thy fight : 
 For in the (hade of death,! (hall finde ioy ; 
 In lifc.but doable death,now Glefter'i dead. 
 
 Qattae, Why do you rate my Lord of Suffolke ifaus ? 
 Although the Duke was cnemie to him, 
 Yet he moft Chriftian-likc laments his death: 
 And for my felfe,Foe as be was to me, 
 Might liquid teares,or beart-ofrend ing groanes, 
 Ot blood-ccnfuming fighes recall his Life} 
 
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 1 would be blinde with weeping, ficke with gronei , 
 Looke pale as Prim-tofe with blood-drinking fighee, 
 And all to haue the Noble Duke aliue. 
 What know I how the world may dceme of me? 
 For it is koowne we were but hollow Friends > 
 It may bejudg'd I made the Duke away. 
 So (nail roy name with Slanders t ongue be wounded, 
 And Princes Courts be fiU'd with my reproach : 
 TJii get I by his death : Aye me vnhappie. 
 To be a Queene, and Crown'd with infamie. 
 King. Ah woe it me for Glofter, wretched man. 
 Queen. Be woe for me, more wretched then he is. 
 What, Doft thou tume away, and hide thy face ? 
 I amnoioaibfomeleaper,Iookeonme. 
 What* Art ithou like the Adder waxen deafc ? 
 BepOyfonous too. and"kill thy for'orne Queene, 
 I* all thy comfort (hut in Gloflera Tombe ? 
 Why then Dame //*< was neere thy ioy . 
 Erifthis Statue, and worlhip it, 
 And make my Jmage but an Alc-houfe figne. 
 Was I for this nye wrack'd vpon the Sea, 
 And twice by auk ward winde from England* banke 
 Droue backe againe vnto my Natiue Clime. 
 What boaded this ? but well forewarning winde 
 Did feeme to fay, feeke not a Scorpions Nefl, 
 Not fet no footing on this vnkinde Shore. 
 What did I then ? But curt* the gentle guilt, 
 And he that loos'd them forth their Brazen Caoes, 
 And bid them blow towards England* blevTed (bore, 
 Or cume our Sterne vpon a dreadful! Rocke : 
 Yet /Eolus would not bea rnurtherer, 
 But left that hateful! office vnto thee. 
 The pretty vaulting Sea refus'd to drowne me, 
 Knowing that thou wouldft haue me drown'd on fhcre 
 With tear e j as fait as Sea, through thy vnkindncflc. 
 Thefplitting Rockei cowr'd in the (inking fands, 
 And would not dafh me with their ragged fides, 
 Eecaufe thy flinty heart more hard then they, 
 Might in thy Pallace, periAi Etumor. 
 A* fsrre as I could ken thy Chalky Cliffes, 
 When from thy Shore, the Temped beatc vs bacie, 
 I flood vpon the Hatches in the flormc: 
 And when the duskic sky, began to rob 
 Myearneft-gaping-fightof thy Land? view, 
 1 tooke a coltly Icwell from my necke, 
 A Hart it was bound in with Diamonds, 
 And threw it towards thy Land : The Sea rcceiu'd it. 
 And fol wifh'dihy body mightmy Heart : 
 And euen with this, I loft faire England* view, 
 And bid mine eyes be packing with my Heart, 
 Andcall'd them blinde and duskie Spectacles, 
 : or looting ken of Albums wiOted Coaft. 
 low often haue I tempted SofTolkes tongue 
 The agent of thy foule inconftaneie) 
 To (it and watch me as Alcanna did, 
 When hew msdding Dido would vnfold 
 His Fathers Afls. comniene'd in burning Troy. 
 Am 1 not witcht like her ? Or thou not falfe like him ? 
 Aye me, I can no more: Dye /w, 
 For Henry weepes, thu thou doft liue fo long. 
 
 Nyfe within. Enter tParwiekt, aid may 
 
 War. It is reported, relghty Soueraigne, 
 rt good Duke Hunfity Trajtetoufly is nrurdred 
 
 By SurTolke, and the Cardinal IBeaufcrds meanes : 
 The Commons like an angry Hioe of Bees 
 That want their Leader, (catter vp and downe 
 And care not who they fling in his rruengc. 
 My felfe haue calm'd their (pleenfull mutiuie, 
 Vntill they heare the order ofhis death. 
 
 Kmg. That he is dead good Warwie^ 'tis too true, 
 But how he dyed, God knowtra, not Henry .- 
 Enter his Chamber, view his breath leflc Corpes, 
 And comment then vpon his fodaine death. 
 
 ITar. That (hall J do my Liege ; Stay Salsburis 
 With the rude multitude, till J rcturne. 
 
 Kuig.Q thou thatiadgeft all things, fiay my thoghts : 
 My thoughts, that labour toperfwadc my foulr. 
 Some violent hands were laid on Humfritt life : 
 If my fufpeftbe f.!fe, forgliieme God, 
 For iudgemcnt onely doth belong to thee : 
 Faine would I go to chafe his palieltps, 
 With twenty thoufand kiiTes.an J to drsine 
 Vpon his face an Ocean of fait teares, 
 To tell my loue vnto his dumbe deafetrunkr, 
 And with my fingers feelehis hand, vnfeeling . 
 But all in vaineare thefe meane Obfquies, 
 
 VoLf* firth. 
 
 And to furuey his dead and earthy Image . 
 What were it but to make my forrow greater 
 
 ffarw. Come hither gracious Soueraigne, viewlhh 
 body. 
 
 KMT. That is to fee how deepe my graue it made, 
 For with his foule fled all my worldly (olacc : 
 For feeing him, I fee my life in death. 
 
 War. As furely a* my foule intends to Hue 
 With that dread King that tooke our flate vpon him, 
 To free vs from his Fathers wrathfull curfe, 
 I do bcleeue that violent hands were laid 
 Vpon thelife of this thrice-famed Duke. 
 
 Sttf. A dreadful! Oath, fwornewith afojemn tongue: 
 What inftance giues Lord Warwicke for his vow. 
 
 Wxr. See how the blood is fetled in his face. 
 Oft hsue I feene a timely-parted Ghoft, 
 Of a(hy fanblance, meager, pale, and bloodltfie, 
 Being a!! defcended to the labouring heart, 
 Who in the ConfM that it holds with death, 
 Attracts the fame for aydance 'gairrfi the enemy , 
 Which with the heart there cooles, and ne're retumnh, 
 To bluth and beautifie the Cheeke againe 
 But fee, his face is blacke, and full of blood : 
 His eye-balles further out, than when he liued, 
 Storing full gaflly, like a flrengled man : 
 His hayre vp rear'd, his noftrils ftretchr with fl rughng : 
 His hands abroad difplay'd, as ofte that grafpt 
 
 And tugg'd for Life, and was I 
 Locke on the (lie 
 
 Ufe, and was by ftrength fubdude. 
 sets his haire (you fee) is flicking. 
 His well proportioned Beard, made ruffe and rugged, 
 Like to ihe Summers Come by Tempeft lodged t 
 It cennot be bat he was murdred heere, 
 The leafl of all thefe fignes were probable. 
 
 &^.Why Warwicke, who fhould do the D.to detb? 
 My felfe and oV/w/vn/had him in protection. 
 And we J hope fir, are no murtherera. 
 
 War, But both of you were vowed D.Humfrics foes, 
 And you f for/both) had the good Duke to keepe: 
 Ti s like you would not read him like a friend. 
 A nd 'tis well feene, be found an enemy . 
 
 Q**m. Than you belike (ufpect thefe Noblemen. 
 As guilty of Duke Hvmfrttt timcidfe death. 
 
Thefecand'ParttfHemy the Six*. 
 
 warn. Who find* the Heyrer dead.and bleeding fidh, 
 And fees fart-by, a Butcher with an Axe, 
 But will fufpea.'c was he that made the (laughter ? 
 Who finds the Partridge in the Puttocks Ncfr, 
 Bet may imagine how the Bird was dead, 
 Although the Kyce foare with rnbloudied Beake ? 
 uen To fufpitious is this Trsgedie. 
 
 . Are you the Butcher, Ju#/!tfwhere'* your Knife? 
 It Keaufgrd cearm'd a Kyie? where ire hisTatlons? 
 
 Saf. I wesre no Koife.to daughter fleeping men, 
 Butherc'i a vengefulJSword.rurted with cafe, 
 That fliall be fcowred in his rancorous heart. 
 That (landers me with Merthew Crimfon Badge. 
 Say.if tboudar'it.prowd Lord of Warwickshire, 
 Dw I am fault ic in Duke Humfreytt death. 
 
 Warm. What dares not W,jm>ick^ if falfe Safalkg darv 
 
 Q_*. He dares not calme hit contumelions Spirit, 
 Slor ceafe to be an arrogant Controller, 
 Though Sufo/ 1 ^ dare him twentie thoufand times. 
 
 Vane. Madame be ftill : with reuerence may I fiy, 
 For euery word you fpeake in his behalfe, 
 It (Under to your Roy all Dignitie. 
 
 Suff. Blunt-wH ted Lord.ignoble in demeanor, 
 If eucr Lady wrong'd her Lord fo much, 
 Thy Mother tooke into her blamefull Bed 
 Some fteroe vntutur'd Churle; and Noble Stock 
 Was graft with Crab.trre flippe, wbofe Fruit thou art. 
 And neuer of the AWr Noble Race. 
 
 v.Bat ihac the guilt of Murt her bucklers thec, 
 And 1 fhould rob the Deaths-man of hit Fee, 
 Quitting thee thereby of ten thoufand (hamei, 
 And that my Soueraignes prefence makes me milde, 
 T would, falfe murd'rous Coward, on thy Knee 
 Make thee begge pardon few thy pafled fpeech, 
 And fay.it was thy Mother that thou meanfft, 
 That thou thy ftlfe waft borne inBaftardie ; 
 And after all this fesrcful! Homage done, 
 Giue thee thy hyre.and fend thy Soule^o Hell, 
 Pernicious blood-fucker of fleeping men. 
 
 Suff. Thou (halt be waking, while I (Vied thy blood. 
 If from this prefence thoo dai'ft goe with me. 
 
 RKTr. A wav eoen now.or I will drag tbe hence : 
 Vnworthy though thou art.lle cope with thee, 
 And doe tome fcruice to Dnkc ffuwfraje, Ghoft. 
 
 favor. 
 
 Ktng. What fironger Breft-plite then a bean vntaintcd ? 
 Thrice is he ann'd.that hath hi* Quarrel! iarr; 
 And he but aaked.though lockt vp io Stcele, 
 Whofe Conference with laiuflice is corrupted. 
 A aojft wnbtn. 
 
 Qwaae. What noyfe u this ? 
 
 fitter SufoOte out irarmck?, with then 
 
 KJng Why how now Lord* t 
 Your wrathful! Weapons drawne. 
 Here in oar preieocc ? Dare you be fo bold f 
 Why what tumulruous clamor haue we here ? 
 Sty. The trayfroos ffimric^.with the men of Bury , 
 Set 11 vpon me. raigbtwSoueraigoe. 
 
 Smer Sola bury. 
 
 S*tiib Sir i ftand apart . the King (hall know yow 
 roinde. 
 
 Dread Lord,che Commons fend you word \ 
 
 Vdefle Lord Sujfclke ftraight be done to < 
 
 Or baoiflied faire England* Territories, 
 
 TBy will by violence teare him from your Paflace. 
 
 And torture nio with grieuous lingriog death.' 
 
 They fty.by him the good Duke Huafa dy de : 
 
 They fay, in him theyfezre your Highnefle death; 
 
 And meere inirind of Loueaod LoyaUie, 
 
 Free from a ftubborae oppotite intent, 
 
 As being thought to contradid your liking, 
 
 Makes them thus forward in hi* Banifhment. 
 
 They fay.ia care of your moft Royall Perfon, 
 
 That if your Highnefle ftxwld intend to fleepe, 
 
 And charge, chat no men fhotild difturbe you refi, 
 
 Inpaiiieof yourdiflike.orpaineof death; 
 
 Yet notwkbRancling fuch a flrait Edift, 
 
 Were there a Serpent feene,with forkedTongue, 
 
 That flyly glyded towards your Mzleftic, 
 
 It were but neceffarie you were wtk't . 
 
 Lea ft being fufTer'd in that harmefull flumber, 
 
 The mortall Worme might make the fleepe etcmaJl. 
 
 And therefore doe they cry .though you forbid. 
 
 That they will guard you, where you wil),or no, 
 
 From fuch fell Serpents as falfe S*folkf i* ; 
 
 With who(e inuenomed and fatall (ting, 
 
 Your louitvgVnckle, twentie- times his orth. 
 
 They fay is fha mcfully bereft of life. 
 
 Commons within. An anfwtr from the King, my Lord 
 of Salisbury. 
 
 Suf Tis like the Comtnon^rude vnpoli/riiKuides, 
 Could fend fuch Meflage to their Souerzigne : 
 But yotMny Lord,werc glad to be imploy'd, 
 To (hew how qucint an Orator you are. 
 But all the Honor Salvtmy hath worme. 
 ls,that he was the Lord Emba&dor, 
 Sent from a fort of Tinkers to the King. 
 
 Wttbim. An anfwer from the King , or wee will all 
 breafce in. 
 
 King. Goe5<t/<07,and tell them all from rw, 
 I thanke them for their tender lotting care ; 
 And had I not beene cited fo by them, 
 Yet did I purpofe as they doe entreat : 
 Tor fure.my thoughts doe hourely prophecie, 
 Mifchance nto my State bfSifotket meane*. 
 And therefore by hwM^aieftie I fweare, 
 Whofe farre-vnworthie Deputie I am, 
 He fhJl not breathe iafefchon in this yre, 
 But three dayes lotig;r,on the paine of death. 
 
 . Oh Hemj,\ei me pJeade/or gentle SuffUy. 
 
 King.Vngeaile O^iesne.to call him gentle Sufottss. 
 No more I (ay : if thou do'fi pleade for him, 
 Thou wilt but adde eocreafe vnto my Wrath. 
 Had I but byd. I would haue kept my Word ; 
 But when I fweare.it is irrruocable : 
 I f after three dayc* fpace t bop here bee'ft found, 
 On cny ground that I am Ruler of, 
 The World ihaJl not be Ranfomc for thy Dfe- 
 Come Wkxnwc^f .come good Tdw%,goe with rrB, 
 I baue great matter* to impart to tbee. Ext*- 
 
 Qu. Mifchance and Sorrow goe along with yoa > 
 Hearts Difcontent,aadibwre AfBi^ion, 
 Be play-fellowes to keepe you compaaie : 
 There's two of you, the Deuill make a third, 
 And three-fold Vengeance tend vpon your (rep** 
 
 Sitf. Ceafe,gentleO4jeene,thcfe Execrations, 
 And let thy StgoQg cake his heauie Icouc. 
 
J36 
 
 Tbt JecmJ'Partqf 'He/ay theSixt. 
 
 Fye Convert woman, and foft harted wretch, 
 
 not fp ir ' c lo cu 'fe tniric enemy. 
 . Aplaguevponthcm: wherefore fhcmld I curfitf 
 
 Would curfei kill.as doth the Mandrakes grone, 
 
 I would imicnt bitter fearching ttrmcs, 
 
 At curft, " harfh, and horrible to heai-e, 
 
 Dcliuer'd ftrongTy through my fixed teeth, 
 
 With full M many fignes of deadly hate, 
 
 As leaoe-facMcnuy in her loathfome caue. 
 
 My tongue fnould (tumble in mine earned words. 
 
 Mine eyes fhould fparkl: like che beaten Flint, 
 
 Mine haire be fi an end, as one diftrafl : 
 
 I , euery ioynt fhould fee me to curfe and ban, 
 
 And eueo now my burthen'd hea! t would broke 
 
 Shoold I not cnrfe them. Poyfon be their drinke. 
 
 Call, worfe then Gall, the dainticft that they tafle i 
 
 Their fweeteft fhade,a groje of Cyprefle Trees : 
 
 Their checfeft Profpe$. murd'ringBafilukes : 
 
 Their fofteft Touch, as fmart a* Lyxards ftmg*: 
 
 Their Mufickc, frightfull as the Serpents hiflc, 
 
 And boadingScreech-O wles, make the Confort full. 
 
 All the roale terror* in darke feated hell -- 
 
 Q^ Enough fweet Suffolkc,thou torment'ft thy felfe, 
 And trtefe dread curfes like the Sunnc 'gainft glaffc, 
 Or like an ouer-charged Gun, recoile, 
 And turnes che force of them vponthy felfe. 
 
 Saf. You bad me ban, and will you bid me leaue? 
 Now by the ground that I am banifh'd from, 
 Well could I curfc away a Winters night, 
 Though (lending naked on a Mouncame top, 
 Where byting cold would neuer let graffcgrow, 
 And ch iokc it but a minute fpent in fport. 
 
 QK. Oh, let me inrreat thee ceafe,giue me thy hand, 
 That I may dew it with my mournful) tea es : 
 Nor let the raine of heiuen wet this pjace, 
 To wafh away my wofull Monument*. 
 Oh, coold this kiffe be printed in thy hind, 
 That thoumight'ft thmke vpon thete by the Seale, 
 Through whom athoufand fighc* are -breath 'd for thee. 
 So get thee gone, chit I may knowmy greefe, 
 J Tis but furtniz'd, whiles thoti art ftandirvg by, 
 As one that furfctf , thinking on a want : 
 I will repeale thee, or be well affur'd, 
 Aduenrare to be ban . (hed my felfe : 
 And banifhed I im, if but from thee. 
 Go, fpeake not to me ; cuen now be gone. 
 Oh go not yet. Euen thus, two Friends condemn'd, 
 Embrace, and kiflc, and take ten thoufand Icaues, 
 Leather a hundred times to part then dye ; 
 Ye* now farewell, and farewell Life with thee. 
 
 S*f. Thus is poore Suffolke ten limes banifhed, 
 Once by the King, and three times thrice by thcc. 
 Tis not the Land 1 care for, wer'c thou thence, 
 A Wilderneffe is popubus enough, 
 So Suffolke had thy heaucnly company : 
 For where thou art.rhcre if the World It felfe, 
 With euery fcnerall pleafure in the World : 
 And where thou art aot,Defolation. 
 I can no more : Liuc thou to toy thy life; 
 My felfe no ioy in nought, but that thou liifft. 
 
 pftthee? 
 
 fnttrVatx. 
 
 Whether goes r*fofafi? WhatneviresI 
 
 Van*. TofigmfievntohifMaieOy, 
 That CardinaJl "Beaufbrd is at point of death : 
 For fbdainly a greeuous ficJcneflt tooke him. 
 That makes him gaspe, and ftare, and catch the aire, 
 Blafpheming God, and curfing roeo on earth. 
 Sometime he talkes, as if Duke Humfnts Ghoft 
 Were by his fide : Somctime,he callei the King, 
 And whKpers to his pillow, as to him, 
 The fecrtts of his oucr-charged foule, 
 And I am Tent to tell his Maiefiic, 
 That eueo now be cries alowd for him. 
 
 <$u. Go tell this hcauyMeflage to the King. 
 Aye me \ What U this Wctld ? What ne wet are tbefe 
 But wherefore grceue I at an hourcs poore loffe. 
 Omitting Suffolkes exile, myfoules Treafure > 
 
 Why onely Suffolke income 1 not for thee ? 
 
 And withtheSoutheme clouds, contend in teares? 
 
 Theirs for the earths eocreafe. mine for my forrowes. 
 
 Nowgct thee hence,the King rhou know*fi is comming, 
 
 If thou befound by me, thou art but dead. 
 Suf. If I depart from thee, I cannoi hue. 
 
 And in thy fight to dye, what were it elle, 
 
 But like a plcafant flartiber in thy lap ? 
 
 tteere could I breath my foule into the ayre, 
 
 Asmilde and gentle as the Cradle-babe, 
 
 Dying with mothers dugge betweene it j lipj. 
 
 Where from thy fight, I ihould be raging mad. 
 
 And cry out for thee to clofc vp romc eyes : 
 
 To hauc thee with thy lippes to flop my mouth : 
 
 Sofhould'tt thou eyther turne my flying foule, 
 
 Or I fhould breathe it fo into thy body, 
 
 And then it liu'd in fweete Elizium. 
 
 To <!yc by thee, were but to dye in left, 
 
 From thee to dye, were torture more then death 
 
 Oh let me flay, befall' what may befall. 
 
 *een. Away : Though parting be a fretfull corofiue 
 
 Iris applyedto a death full wound. 
 
 To France fwe^t Suffolke : Let meheare from thee: 
 
 For wherefoere thou art in th'is worlds Globe, 
 
 lie haue an Iru that fhall finde ihce vut. 
 Suf. Igo. 
 
 J^. And take my heart with thee. 
 Suf. A lewell lockt into the wofutft Caske, 
 
 That cuer did contame a thing of worth, 
 
 Fuenasa fplittedBarkc,fofunder we : 
 
 This way fall I to death. 
 u. This way for me. 
 
 Enter the Kwr, Salitburj, andWanMcke, to ibe 
 (or dined tn bed. 
 
 King. How fare's my Lord ? Speake "Beonftrd to thy 
 Soueraigne. 
 
 Ca If thou beeftdeathjllc giue thee Engtands Treasure 
 Enough to purchafe fuch another Ifland, 
 So thou wilt lee me Hue, and feelenopaine. 
 
 King- Ah, what a iigneitisofeuilllife. 
 Where death's approach is feene fo terrible. 
 
 War. Beoiffcrd it is thy Soueraigne fpeakes to thee. 
 
 j5*vi*. Bring me vnto my Triall when you will. 
 Dy'de he not in his bed? Where fhould he dye ? 
 Cn I make men liue where they will or no ?, 
 Oh torture me no more, I will confeffe. 
 Aiiueagaine?Theafbewme where he is, 
 lie eiue a thoufand pound to looke vpon him. 
 He hath ooeyet. the duft hath blinded them. 
 
 Comb 
 
Combe down* hu bsire; looke^ooke, it ftands rpdght, 
 Like Lime-twigs Tec to catch my winged fouls . 
 Giue me feme drink? , and bid the Apothcctrie 
 Bring the ttrong poy fon chat I bought of him. 
 
 King. Oh thou eternal! mouer of the heavens. 
 Looke with a gentle eye vpon this Wretch, 
 Obbeateaway the bofie roedling Fiend, 
 That layei ftrong (iege ynto this wretches fule, 
 Ad from hit bofome pu: je this blacke difpairc. 
 
 War. See how che pangs of death do make him grin. 
 
 Sal. Difturbc him not, lei him pafle peaceably. 
 
 King. Peace to his foule, if Cods good pleaftirc be 
 LordCard'oall. ifihou think'ft onheauen* blifiir, 
 Hold p thy hand, make (ignall of thy .hope. 
 He diet and make i no figne : Oh God forgjuc him. 
 B^ar. So bad a death, argues a monftrous lite. 
 
 King Foibcare to iudge, for we arc fianen all. 
 Qofe p hit ey, and draw the Curtaine clofe. 
 AndletvsalltoMeditation. cnw.t. 
 
 Fi&hatSta. Ordnance gee, off . 
 
 Inter Lieutenant, Saffolkf, andotbrri. 
 Lit*. The gaudy blabbing and remor fcfull day, 
 1 1 crept into the bofome of the Sea : 
 And now load houling Woluts aroufe the ladei 
 That dragge thcTragicke melancholy night : 
 Who with their drowtie, flow, and fugging wings 
 Clespe dead-meni graues, and from their mifly I awes. 
 Breath foule contagious darknefTe in the ayrc : 
 Therefore bring forth the Souldiert of our prize. 
 por wVilft our pinnace Anchort in the Downcs, 
 Heere (hall they make theit ranlbme on the fand, 
 Or with their blood frame this difcolooredihoie. 
 Maifter, thw Ptifoner freely giue I thee. 
 And thou that art his Mate, nuke boo cc of this ; 
 The other H'elstr.ifbitmore is thy fhare, 
 
 I. (jenf. "What is rny ranfomeMaftet.let me knew. 
 
 Ma. A thoofand Crownes, or elfc lay down year bead 
 
 Mat. And fo much fhall you giue,or oft gees yours, 
 
 Lieu. What thinkeyou much to pay looo.Oownes, 
 And beare the name and port of Gentlemen ? 
 Cut both the Villaines throats, for dy you (hafl t 
 The Lues of thofe which we bsueloft in fight, 
 Be counter *poys'd with fucb 2 pettie fumtne. 
 
 I . Gent. I le giue it fit , and therefore {pare my life 
 
 s.t7rr. And ?o will I,and write home for it fhaight. 
 
 tfbam. I loft mine eye in laying the prize abootd, 
 And therefore to reuenge it, (halt tboti dye, 
 And fo fhould thefe.if I might haneroy wilL 
 
 Lifa Be not fo ra/h, take raDfome, let him line. 
 
 S*f. Looke on my George, lam a Gentleman, 
 Rate me zt what thou wile, thou (halt be payed. 
 
 tflfft. And Co *m I :atjatnie'n Walter trfarman. 
 How now?why ftarcs thou? What doth death affright ? 
 
 Suf. Thy name affright! me. in whofe found is death: 
 A conning man did calculate my birth, 
 Andcoldnoethatby Water I fhould dye : 
 Yet let not t hi. make thee be bloody-minded, 
 Thy name is Gudtier, being rightly founded. 
 
 JTbit. Gtiaitier or ff after, which it i $ I care oor, 
 Neuer yet did bafe difhonour blurre out name, 
 But with our fword we wip'd sway the blot. 
 Therefore, when Merchant-like 1 fell reuenge. 
 Broke be my fword, my Arroe* tome and defac'd, 
 And I proclaim'd a Cowd through the world. 
 
 Stf. Stay irbimore, for thy Prtfoner is a Prince 
 The Duke of Suffolke, trtfaim del* faff. 
 
 irt-ir. The Duke of Suffolke. muffled vp in ngges ? 
 
 Stif. I, but thefe ragges are no parrof the Dyk. 
 Lisu. But loue WM neuer flaine as thou (halt be. 
 Obfnire and Iow(i Swiinc, King //*/ blood. 
 
 frf- The honourable blood oTLiocaOet 
 Mud not be (bed bv fuch a iadedGroome : 
 Hah thou not kift thy hand, and held my ftjrrop t 
 Bare-headed plodded by my foot-doihMuIe, 
 And thought thee happy when I (hooke my head. 
 How often hafl thou waited at my cup, 
 Fed from my Trencher, kneel'd down* M the boord. 
 When 1 haue feafted with Qaeene Jlfirgarrt ? 
 Remember it, and lee It make tbeeCreft-fafae, 
 I, and alay this thy abotriue Pride : 
 How in our voydmg Lobby hafl thou flood, 
 And July wafted for my commlng forth > 
 This hand of mine hath writ in thy betnlfe, 
 And therefore (hall it charme thy riotous toogue. 
 
 whit Speak Captainc, (hall 1 (Hb the forlorn Swain. 
 
 Lit*. Tirft let my words flab him,ai he hath me. 
 
 Suf. Bafe flaue, thy words are blunt.andfo art thon. 
 
 Lien. Conuey him hence,and on our lone boats fide, 
 Strike offnii head. St/.Tbou dar'flnoi foi (hy owne 
 
 Lieu. PoOe.SitPocietLoid, 
 1 kenncH, puddle, finke.whcfe nlth and dm 
 Troubles the (Huer Spriog,wtiere England drinles: 
 Now will I dam vp this thy yawning mouth, 
 Forfwallowing the Treaftueof the Realmc. 
 Thy lips that kifl the Queenc, fhall fwerpe dtc ground r 
 And thou that fmil'dft at good Duke Hutafriti dib, 
 Againft the feofelefle windes fhall grin in rainci 
 Who in contempt (halfhiffe at thee againe. 
 And wedded be thou to the Hagges of hell, 
 for daring to afrye a mighty Lord 
 Vino the daughter of a w'otihlelTe King. 
 Hauing neythcr Snbiecl, Wealth, nor Diadem . 
 By diucllim policy arttrioo growne great, 
 And like ambitious Sylla oner-gorg'd, 
 With gobbets of thy Mother-bleeding heart. 
 By thee Anton and Maiat were fold to France. 
 The falfe revolting Normans thorough thee, 
 Difdaine to call TS Lord, and Ttcc*rt 
 Hath Qainc theii Gouernors. furpriz'd our Font. 
 And fent the ragged Souldiers wounded home. 
 The Princely Warwicke, and the AW/ all, 
 Whofe dreadful! fwords were neuer dra wne in v jtne, 
 As hating thee, and rifing vp in armes . 
 Aod now the Houfe of Yorke thruft fiom the Ccowntv 
 By (hamefull morther of a guilt lefle King, 
 And lofty prond incroaching tyranny, 
 Bumes with reuenging fire, whofe hopefull coloon 
 Aduance our halfe-fac'd Sunne, ftriuing to fhioe; 
 Vnder the which is writ, Inttitu wmb&tu. 
 The Commons heere in Kent are vp in armes. 
 And to conclude, Reproach and BeggciK, 
 Is crept into the Pallace of out King, 
 And all by thee : away, coouey htm hence. 
 
 Saf. O that 1 w er a God , to fhoot forth Thondo 
 Vpon thefe palrty ,<eniil,abie& Drudges : 
 Small thingi mike bafe own proud. This Vilta 
 Being Captamt of a Pinnace, threatens more 
 ThtnS-erj ntin the ftrong lUyrian Pytate. 
 Drones fucke not Eagle* blood, but rob Bce-biuex 
 It ir>8npo(Tibi that I fhould dye 
 
mafceDogges Leather of. 
 
 //W. And Dicke the Butcher. 
 
 "emt. Then is fin fttucke dawne like an Oxe, and im 
 quities tluoate cut like a Calfe, 
 
 Hil. And Smith the Wesuer. 
 
 Bt*. Argo.thcir thrcd of life is fpun. 
 
 Hot. Come, come, let's fall in with thrm. 
 
 By <uch a lowly Vaffal! as thy felfc. 
 Thy words moue Rage, and not rcmorfe in me : 
 I go of MefTage from the Qyeene to France : 
 I charge thee waft me fafcly crofft ihc Channell. 
 
 Lull. Water : W.Comc Suffolke, I rnuft waft thce 
 to thy death. 
 
 Snf. Pintftlidiu timer cecvfat arttu, it it thee 1 fcare. 
 
 ff 4/.T hou (halt haue c ufc to fcare before 1 leauc thec. 
 What, are ye dinted now? Now will yc ftoope. 
 
 l.Cf*e. My gracious Lord intrcat him.fpcsk him fair 
 
 S*f. Ssffolkci ImperiaH tongue is fierne and rough: 
 Vj'd to command, vnuught to pleade for fauour. 
 Fatre be it, we (hould honor fu<h as thefe 
 With humble fuitc : no, rather let my head 
 Stoope to thr blocke. then thefc knees bow to any, 
 Sane to the God of heaucn, and to my King : 
 And fooner dance rpon a bloody pole, 
 Then ftand vncoucr'd to the Vulgai Groom*. 
 True Nobility, i exempt from feare 
 More can I beare, thf n you dare execute. 
 
 Lie*. Hole him away, and irt him talke no more t 
 Come Souldkrt, (hew what cniehy yc can. 
 
 S*f. Thmbif my death may nciicr be forgot. 
 Great men off dye by vildc Bezonions. 
 A Romane S.wordejr, and Bandetto (1 me 
 Murder \i 1 wtct T*Hj Brnim Baftard hand 
 Stab'd I*la Cafar. Sauage 1 flinders 
 Panpy the Grew, and Sujfolks dyes by Pyrats. 
 
 Exit Water *it 
 
 Lieu. And at for thefe vhofc ranfome we haue fct, 
 It is our pleafure one of them depart : 
 Therefore come you with vs, and let^im go. 
 
 xa Ltt*ttxant, and the rtf. 
 
 \JMmet tbefrft Cent. Enter Wther tvith tbt bctkj. 
 
 Wai. There let his head, and lioelcfle bcolie lye, 
 Vntill the Quecne his Miftris bnry it. Exit wajir. 
 
 i.Ccnt. O barbarous and bloudy fpeftaile, 
 His body will 1 bcaic vnto the King : 
 If hereufnge it not.yet will his Ft icnds, 
 So will the Qoccne, that liuing, held him deere. 
 
 "Etttr "Zetiu, and lebn HtSaxd. 
 
 Beuif. Come and get thee a fword, though made of a 
 Lh, they haue bene vp thefe two day cs. 
 
 ///. They haue the more ncede to fleepe now then. 
 Bt*u. 1 tell thee, lacks Cade the Cloaihier, meant* to 
 dreile the Common-wealth and turneit, and fct anew 
 nap vpon it. 
 
 HcJ. Sohehtdneed.fbr-tisthred.barc. Well,lfay, 
 it was neuei merrie world in England, fin.-c Gentlemen 
 camcvp. 
 
 Btuu. O miferable Age : Venue it not regarded in 
 Handy-crafts men, 
 
 Hoi. The NobiUtk thinkc eom to got in Leather 
 Apron I. 
 
 Bis. *Nay mcite, the Kings CounctU ere no good 
 Workcmen. 
 
 Hal. True : and yet it is faid, Labour in thy Vocad. 
 on ; which is * much to fay, as let the Magiftrates be la- 
 bouring men, and therefore (hould we be Magistrates. 
 
 BeiHi. Thou haft hit It : for there'tno better figne of a 
 bra ue mindc, then a hard hand. 
 
 Htt. J fee thpn, I fee ihtm : Tltert's "St^t SftMie, the 
 Tanner of WingUam. 
 
 3o;. Hee /hall haue the Ainnct of oar 
 
 Ettttr Cade, Vtckf Ttrcbtr, Smith thi Weaver 
 and a Sawyer, with infant member t. 
 
 Cadt. Wee/AC^,fotcarm'dofour fuppofcdFa- 
 ther. 
 
 But. Or rather of dealing a Cade of Herrings. 
 
 Cfc. For our enemies (hall faile before vs, infpired 
 with the fpirit of putting down Kngs and Princw. Com- 
 mand (ilence. 
 
 Sm. Silence. 
 
 Cadt. Myfuhs 
 
 t*t . He was an honcft man, and a good Bricklayer. 
 
 Cade. Myroothera/VW^ftrrf. 
 
 Butch. I knew her well, (he was a Midwife. 
 
 Cade. My wife defcended of the Lacm. 
 
 But. She was indeed a Pedlers daughter^ fold many 
 Laees. 
 
 leaner. But now of late, not able to traafll with her 
 furr'd Packe, (he wafhcs buckcs here at hone. 
 
 Code. Therefore am 1 of an honorable houfe. 
 
 But. I by my faith, the field is honourable, and there 
 was he borne, vnder a hedge: for his Father had nmcr a 
 houfe but the Cage. 
 
 Code. Valiant I am. 
 
 Weuitr A mtrft needs, for beggery is taliant. 
 
 Ctutt I am able to endure much. 
 
 But. Noqueflioncfthat;forlhauefecne himwhipt 
 three Market dayes together. 
 
 Ctdt. I feare neither fword, nor fire. 
 
 WM. He ncede not feare the fword, for hi* Cote it of 
 proofe. 
 
 But. But me thinks he (hould ftand in feare of fire, be- 
 ing burnt I'th hand for Healing of Shecpe^ 
 
 Cade. Be braue then, for your Captaine isBraue, and 
 Vowes Reformation. There /hall be in England, fcuen 
 halfe peny Lcaues fold for a peny : the three hoop'd pot, 
 fhall haue ten hoopcs, and I wil make it Fellor.y to drink 
 final! Becre. All the Keairne (hall be in Common,and in 
 Che ap tide (hall my Palfrey go to grafft : and when I acn 
 King, as King I will be. 
 
 All. God&ueyourMaiefVy 
 
 C*dt. I thanke you good people. There (htll bee no 
 mony, all (hall eate and drinke on my fcore, and I will 
 apparrcll them all in one Liuery, that they may agree like 
 Brothers, and worfhip roe their Lord. 
 
 ia. The firft thing we do, let's kill all the lawyers. 
 
 Cadt. Nay, that I meanc to do. Is not this a lamenta- 
 ble thing, that of the skin of an innocent Lambe fhould 
 be made Parchment ; that Parchment being fcribeld ore, 
 fhould vndoe a man. Some fay the Bee (rings, but I fay, 
 tii the Bee waxe for I did bur feale once to a thing.and 
 I was ncuer mine owne man fince. How now 1 Who's 
 (here ? 
 
 maur. The Clearke of Chartm : hee can write and 
 reade, and caftaecompt. 
 Cods. OmorUtrous. 
 tr<*. We tooke him (fitting of boyes Copie*. ; 
 
Ths faxmd'ParttfHeniy the Sect. 
 
 Cade. Here's a Viflaine. 
 
 ma. He's a Booke in hie pocket with red Letter* lift 
 
 Cade. NaythenheisaConiurer. 
 
 but. Nay, he can make Obligations .ana wriicCourt 
 hand. 
 
 Cade. I am forty for't : The man is proper man of 
 mine Honour s vnleffe I fiodeWm gailt7.bc flwllnot die. 
 Come hither fimh, I muft examine thee t What 1$ thy 
 name? 
 
 "But. They vfe to writ it on ehe top of Let ten: Twill 
 go hard with you. 
 
 fddf.Let me alone : Doft thbu vfe to write thy name? 
 Or haft thou a marke to thy fclfe, like a honeft plain dea- 
 ling man? 
 
 CUorks. Stt I thankeGod. I baue bin fo well brought 
 vp, that 1 can write my name. 
 
 All. He hath confeft : away with him he's a Villtine 
 and a Traitor. 
 
 Code. Away with htm I fay : Hang him with hit Pen 
 and Inke-horac about h oecke. 
 
 Exit me with the Cltrk< 
 
 Mith. Where's wit General!? 
 
 Code* Heere I am thou particular fellow. 
 
 MoA. Fly, fly ,fly% Sir ^&fW and his brother 
 
 are hard by, with the Kings Force*. 
 
 Colt. &snd vfflaine, tTand> !1 fell chce downe : he 
 ftsiibecncouniredwUhsniar.asgoodwhirofclfe. He 
 i bat a Knight, is a? 
 
 Mtk. No. 
 
 Cat. To equall him I will make my fclfe a knightpre- 
 lemly ; Rife vp Sir fobn tJttsrttmer. Now haue at him. 
 
 tattrSlr Htrnfa Stafford, antix, Brother, 
 with Dram anASoUisrt. 
 
 Staf. Rebellious Hinds, the rUth and fecro of Ken?, 
 Msrk'd for tbc O jllovrcs : Ley your Weapons dowse, 
 .Home to your Cottages : forfakc trtit Groome. 
 The -King ismercrftrfl, jfyow revolt. 
 
 2r* BJtangTy,wratMulI,andirKfin'd to blood, 
 If y oo go forward : therefore yeeld, or dye. 
 
 Cade. Asferthe&fiikenHrostedflsawIpaffenot, 
 It is to you good people, that I fpeake, 
 Oner whom (in time to come) I hope to raigne i 
 For 1 am rightfidl heyre vnto ths Crowoe. 
 
 Staf. VjUsinc, thy Father was a Playfterer. 
 And thov thy felfe a Shearman , art thoo not ? 
 
 Cade. A nd4<lam was a Gardiner. 
 
 Sro. Andwharoftbat? 
 
 C**V. Marry, this SAnmd Mariner Earle of March, 
 married the Duke of O0mr daughter, did he not ? 
 
 Staf. I fir. 
 
 Cadt. By her he had two children at one birth. 
 
 B>v. That's falfc. 
 
 Colt. I,therc*s the qfitfiiftn ; But I fay.'tt* trut s 
 The elder of them being put to nutfe, 
 W*s by a begger. woman ftolae away, 
 And ignorant of his birth and parentage, 
 Became a Bricklayer, when be came to sge. 
 His fonne am I. deny it if yoy can. 
 
 But , Nay, 'ti, too tree, therefore he ftmU b King. 
 
 vrs*. Sir, he nude a Chimney in my Fathers houfe, & 
 thebrickesaieaJiueatihlsdaytcteftifieU : therefore 
 deny it not. 
 
 And will you credit this baft Drudges Wordci. 
 that fpcakes he knowes not what. 
 
 vfB. I marry will vre: therefore get ye gone.. 
 
 "Bra. Itfke Code, the B.of Ycrk hath taught you this. 
 
 Code. Helyej.forlimienteditmyfelfe. Go too Sir. 
 rah, tell the King from me, that for his Fathers fikef&j- 
 j the fift, (in whofe time, boyes went to Spin-counter 
 or French Crownes) I am content he fh&llraigrie.but lie 
 sc Protector ouer him: 
 
 "Butcher. And furthermore, weel haue the LotdSoyet 
 head.for felling theDukedomc of Mans. 
 
 Cadt And good fcsfon : for thereby is England main'd 
 
 And faine to go with a ftaffe.but that my puiflance holds 
 
 s. vp. Fellow-Kings, I tell yon, that that Lord 5<y hath 
 
 gelded the Commonwealth, and made it an Eunuch fit 
 
 tore then that, he can fpeake French, and therefore hee it 
 
 Traitor. 
 
 Staf. O groffe and miferable ignorance. 
 
 Cad*. Nayanfwerifyowcan: The Frenchmen sre oar 
 enemies : go too then, I ask but this; Can he that fpeaks 
 with the tongue of an enemy, be a good Counc'rllour, or 
 no? 
 
 A\l. No. no, and therefore wec'l hzue his hf ad, 
 
 ETO. Weil, feeing gentle words will not pteuayle, 
 AiTiUe them with the Army of the King. 
 
 Stitf. Herald away, and throughout cuetyTowne, 
 Proclaime them Traitors that are vp with Cab, 
 Thai thofe which Bye before the battell ends. 
 May euen in their Wiues and Chitdrens fight. 
 Be hang'd vp for example at their doores : 
 And you that be the Kings Friends fellow me. *. 
 
 Cadi. And you that loue the Commons, follow me: 
 Now ftiew your feJues men, 'tis for Liberty. 
 We will not leaue one Lord, one Gentleman: 
 Spare none, but fuch as go in clouted Qiooen, 
 For they are thrifty honcli men, and fuch 
 As would (but that they tiarc not) take cur pans. 
 "But. They are all in ordered match toward . 
 
 Cadi. But then are we in order, when we arc roofi out 
 of order. Come, march forward. 
 
 Aianani te tbe 
 
 fgbt , wherein both the Staffirdtars 
 Eater Cade and tbtrtfl. 
 
 Cadt. Where's Dicke, the Batcher of Afhford ? 
 
 2r. Hem fir. 
 
 Cadt. They fell before thee like Sheepe and Oxen. C: 
 thou behauedlft thy fclfe, as if thou hadft besne in thine 
 ownc SUughter-houfe: Thctfote thus will I reward thee, 
 the Lent (Kali bee as long againe as it is , end thoo (hal: 
 haue a Licenfe to kill for a hundred lacking one. 
 
 Sat. 1 deiire no more. 
 
 Cadt. AndtofpeaketrutSthoudcfenrHnokfle. 
 This Monument of the victory will I beare, and th bo- 
 dies fha'J be dragg'd at my hot fe heeles, oil I do come to 
 London, where we will baue the Majors fword born be- 
 fore vs. 
 
 Bui. If we meane to thviue.and do good, break* open 
 theGaoles,and letout thePrifoners. 
 
 Cade. Feare not that I warrant tbcfe Comedo's march 
 towards London. duett 
 
 Lord Say 
 
 Quem, .. Oft baue I heard that greefe foftens the mind, 
 
 And 
 
1A.O 
 
 The faondTartofHenrytbeSixt. 
 
 And makes it fearefull and degenerate, 
 Thioke therefore on reuenge, and ceafe to wecpe. 
 Bui who cm ccafe to wctpe, and looke on this. 
 Hre may his head lye on my throbbing breft : 
 But where's the body that I fhould imbrace ? 
 
 "Sue. What anfwcr makes your Grace to the Rcbell* 
 Supplication ? 
 
 King. Il Tend fome holy Bifhop to intreat : 
 For God forbid, fo many Pimple foules 
 Should perifh by the Sword. And I my felfc, 
 Rjther then bloody Warrc (hall cot thrm fhort. 
 Will parley with /fe Cade theirGenerall, 
 But (lay, lie read it ouer once againc. 
 
 QM, Ah barbarous vifiaines : Hath this louely face. 
 Rul'd like a wandering Piannet oner me, 
 And could it not inforcethcm to rr lent, 
 That v? ere vn worthy to behold the fame. 
 
 Kmv . Lord Saf, latki C*dt hath fworne to huae thy 
 head. 
 
 5<r. I, but 1 hope your Higlineffc /ball haw hit. 
 Ju*. How now Madam? 
 Still lamenting and mourning for SufFqlkes death ? 
 I fearc me (Loue) if that I had becne dead, 
 Thou would'ft not hatie mosirn'd fo much for me. 
 
 n. No my Loue, I Oipuld not mourne, but dye Sot 
 thee. 
 
 Enter a Afeffenger. 
 
 King. How now? What newes ? Why coro'3 thou in 
 fuch haftc ? 
 
 Mef. The Rebels are in South watke: Fly my Lord : 
 ftcks CWrprochiiueshimfelfe Lord Montnter^ 
 Descended from the Duke of Clarence houfe. 
 And calles your Grace Vfurper. openly. 
 And vowes to Crowne himfclfc in Welt minfier. 
 His Army it a ragged multitude 
 Of Hmdes and Pezants, rude and mercilcffe : 
 Sir Hamfry Sttford, and hit Brothers death, 
 Hth giuen them heart and courage to procecde : 
 All Schollm, La wyers,Courtiers, Gentlemen, 
 They call falfe Catterpillers, and intend their death. 
 
 A'w.Oh gracelefTe men; they know not what they do, 
 
 Buck. My gracious Loid, retire to Killing worth, 
 Vntill a power be rais'd to put them downc. 
 
 QJI. AhwerethcDukeofSufroIkenowaltue, 
 Thcfc Ken:'- fn Rebels would be foone appets'd. 
 
 King. Lord Saj, the Traitors bat eth ihec, 
 Therefore away with vs toKillmgworth. 
 
 S<j, So might your Graces per fon be in danger' 
 The fight of me is odious in their eyes ; 
 And therefore in this Citry will I ftay, 
 Andliue alone as feetet as 1 may. 
 
 Eater mother Me finger. 
 
 Mef. /-^f*^ hath goctcti London-bridge. 
 The Citizens Aye and forfakc their houfes : 
 The Rafcall people, thirHing after prey, 
 loyne with the Traitor, and they k>ymly fwcate 
 To fpoyle the City, and your Royall Court- 
 
 Eat. Then linger not my Lot o, away, take horfe. 
 
 Kw. Come Margaret ,God our hope will fuccorTS, 
 
 jQv. My hope is gone, now SufFolke is dcceaft. 
 
 */. Farewell my Lord, trufl not the Kent i(h Rebels 
 
 BMC. Truft no body for feare you bceraid. 
 
 &jf. The truft I hie, i in mine innocence. 
 
 And therefore am I bold and refolute. Exeunt 
 
 enter Lord Stale, vpea thTuMrw^py. Thm tnttr, 
 tvc or tbreeCitiJtenj Mo, 
 
 Sraltf. How now? Is I<ukf CaJe Ilaine > 
 I .Or. No my Lord, nor likely to be flaiiw 
 
 For they haue wonne the Bridge, 
 
 Killing all thofe that withfland them : 
 
 The L. Maior craues ayd of your Honor from the Tower 
 
 To defend the City from the Rebels. 
 
 Sctlet. Such *y d as I can fpare you fliall command, 
 
 But 1 am troubled heere with them my fclfe, 
 
 TheRebcli haoc affay'd to win the Tower. 
 
 But gee you toSmithficld, and gather head, 
 
 And thitha J will fend you TMatbtv Gaffe. 
 
 FJgbt for your King, your Countrey.and your Line*, 
 
 And fo farw ell , for I mufi hence 2 gaine. Extmtt 
 
 interlocks Code ondthertft, 
 
 fofie m London ftont. 
 
 Cottt. 
 
 And heete fining vpon London Ston, 
 I charge and command, that of the Cities coft 
 The piffing Conduit run nothing but Clanet Win* 
 This firft yeare of our raigne. 
 And now henceforward it (hall be Treafon for any, 
 Tbat calles me other then Lord Mortimer. 
 Enter a Sei&cr rtfamnv. 
 
 CaJf. Knockc him downe there. 
 
 "Si*. If this Fellow be wife, heel neuer call yee Itely 
 C*le mote, I thinke he hath a very fure- warning. 
 
 Diekf. My Lord, there's an Army gathered together 
 in Smiihficid. 
 
 Cab. Come, then let*, go fight wilh them: 
 Bat firft, go and fet London Bridge on fire, 
 And if yon can, buxnc do woe the Tower too. 
 Come, let's away. JExexstoranet. 
 
 Aanam. UHathtgfei 
 
 Tina enter facfy Caae t wiib tit Cempairj. 
 
 Cadi. So firs : now go fome and pull down the Sauoy : 
 Others to'th Inces of Court, downc with them all. 
 Hut. I haue a fuite vnto your Lord ffcip . 
 Gult. BceuaLordihippe, thou (hilt haue it for thar 
 
 7r. Orely that the Lawea of England may come out 
 of your mouth. 
 
 Jib*. Mafle'nviIlberotcLawthen,forhewasthnfO 
 in the mouth with a Spearc, and 'tis not whole yet, 
 
 Smitb. Nay !tbn t \i wil be (linking La vv.for his breath 
 ftinkes with eating toaftd cheefe. 
 
 C*b- I haue thought vpon it, itfinllbeefo. Away, 
 burne all the Records of the Realmc, my mouth (hall be 
 the Parliament of England. 
 
 Icl-.it. Then we ire like to haue LirJng Statute's 
 Vnlcflc his teeth be pull'd out. 
 
 Ctdt. And hence-forward ell tHings fhall be hi Coo. 
 
 Mtf. My Lord, a piiie, * prae, h*r the Lord Sy t 
 which fold the Townes inTrance. He lhat made vs pay 
 oneaDdtwentv-Fifteeoes,and ootlbiHbg to the pouod. 
 thclaitSubfuk, 
 
Enter George&ith the LordSey. 
 
 Cade. Well, hce (ball be beheaded for it ten times s 
 Ah thou Say.thouSurge,nay thou Buckram Lord^oow 
 rttboa within point-bltnke of our Iurifdic"tton Regill. 
 What canft thou anfwer to my Maicfty, for giuing vp of 
 JormtndicvutoMouaficuf a/iw, the Dolphine of 
 r rance? Beitknownevntotheeby thcfepr*fc<ce, cuen 
 hsprefenceofLotd/Vorfirwr, that I am the Bcefome 
 hat maft fwccpc the Court cleaneof fuch filth is thou 
 art: Thou hnft moft traiteroufly corrupted the youth of 
 he Realmc, iotcre&ing aGramtnar Schoole : and where- 
 as before, our Fore-fathers had no other Bookcs but the 
 tcorcand the Tally, thou haft caufed printing to be vs'd, 
 jnd contrary to the King, his Crowne, and Dignity ,ihou 
 taft built a Paper- Mill. It will be prooued to thy Face, 
 hat thou haft men about thee, that vfually talke of a 
 >?owne and a Verbc, and fuch abhominable wordes, as 
 no Chriftian eare can endure to heare. Thou haft appoin- 
 ted luftices ofPeart, to call poore men before them, a- 
 >out matters they were not able to anfwer . Moreouer, 
 thou ha.ft put them in prifon.and becaufe they could not 
 reade, thou haft hang'd them, when (indeede) onelyfor 
 that cau fe they hauc bcenc rooft worthy to liue . Thou 
 doft ride in a foot-clotb.doft thou not ? 
 
 Saj. What of that? 
 
 Cade. Marry, thou ought'fl not tolet thy horfe weare 
 Cloake, when honeflcr men then thou go in their Hefe 
 and Doublets. 
 
 Dick*. And worke in their ftiirl to, as my felfe for ex- 
 ample, that am a butcher. 
 
 Say, You men of Kent. 
 
 Die. What fay y on of Kent. 
 
 Say. Nothing but this :Tis tons terra t saalagns. 
 
 Cade. Away with him, away with him, he fpeaks La- 
 tine. 
 
 Soj. Heare me but fpcake , and beare ntee whei'e you 
 
 will t 
 
 Kent, in the Commentariei Cafar writ, 
 Isterm'd the riud'ft place of all this l(le : 
 Sweet is the Covntry, becaufe full of Riches, 
 The People Liberall, Valiant, Ar.iuc, Wealthy, 
 Which makes me hope you are not void of pttty. 
 
 Yet to recover them would Icofc my life : 
 
 luflice with fauour hau I alwayes done, 
 
 Prayre s and Teares hsue mou'd me.Gifts could never. 
 
 When haue I ought exadcd at your hands ? 
 
 Kent to rruintaine, the King.the Realme and you, 
 
 Large gifts haue I beftow*d on learned Clearkei, 
 
 Becautc my Booke preferr'd me to the King. 
 
 And feeing Ignorance is the curfe of God, 
 
 Knowledge the Wing wherewith we flys to hc&ueri 
 
 Valtfle you be pofleft with diuellifc fpirits, 
 
 You cannot but forbcare to munher me : 
 
 This Tongue hath parlied vnto Forraigne Kings 
 
 For your behoofc. 
 
 Code. Tut. when ftruck'ft thou one blow in the field ? 
 
 Soy. Great men haue reaching handstofc haue I ftjuck 
 ThoCc that I neuer faw.and ftruckc them dead. 
 
 </0 O mondrous Coward! Wh,to come behinde 
 
 ^.Thsfe cheekes are pale for watching for your good 
 Code. GiueHnQaboxo'th'ear,aadtnj.twU make'cm 
 
 red againe. 
 
 Sot. Long fitting to determine pooremenscaufet, 
 Hat/made m full of fidmefTe and difeafei. 
 
 meiiue. 
 
 ode. I fee le remorfe in my fcl/e with his words : but 
 ridlc it : he (hall dye, and it bee but for pleading fo 
 for hi? life. Away with him, he ha'j a Familiar vn- 
 
 of hatchet. 
 
 Dic(f. Why do ft thou quiuer man ? 
 
 Soy. The Paine, and not feate ptouokes me. 
 
 Code. Nay, he noddes at vs,as who fhouid fay, lie be 
 euen with you. lie fee if his head will tland fteddier on 
 a polc,or no : Take him away, and behead him. 
 
 jy. Tell me: wherein haue I offended moftf 
 Hue laffefted wealth, or honor ? Speak*. 
 Are my Chcfls flll'd vp with extorted Gold ? 
 Is my Appacrell fumptuous to behold f 
 Whom haue I iniur'd, that ye feeke my death ? 
 Tbefe hands are free from guiltlcfle bloodihedding, 
 This-breaft from harbouring foule deceitfull thoughts. 
 O let me liue. 
 
 Cod*. 
 
 He bridle it 
 well for hU life 
 
 der his Tongue, he fpeakes not a Gods name. Goe, take 
 him away I f*y, and ftrikeorThis head prefently.and then 
 breake into hfs Sonne in Lawes houfe, Sir lames Cramer, 
 and ftrike off his head, and btingthem both vppontwo 
 poles hither. 
 
 AL It (hall be done. 
 
 Sty.Mk Countrimen : if when you makeyour prairV, 
 God (hould be fo obdurate as your felues . 
 How would it fare with your departed foules. 
 And therefore yet relent, and faue my life. 
 
 Cade. Away with him, and do as I command yc : the 
 proudeft Pecrc in the Realine, (hall not weare a bead on 
 his (boulders, vnleftehepay me tribute : there (hall not 
 a maid be married, but (he. {hall pay to me her Maydcn- 
 head etc they hzue it : Men /hall hold of mee in Capue. 
 And we charge and command, that their viiues be as free 
 as heart can wi(h,or tongue can teli. 
 
 Ditkf. My Lord, 
 
 When (hall we.go to Cheapfide,and take vp commodi- 
 ties vpon our bilks? 
 
 Cadi. Marry prefently. 
 
 A&. Obrwe. 
 
 Enter me with ibtbetdt. 
 
 Code. Butisnottbisbrauei: 
 Let them kifle one another t For they lou'd well 
 When they were aliue. Now part them againe, 
 Lead they confult about the giuing vn 
 Of feme more Townes in France. Soldiers, 
 Deferre the fpoile oft he Ctie vntill night: 
 For with thefe boine before vs,in Meed of Maces, 
 Will we ride through the ftreets,8c at euery Corner 
 Haue them kifle. Away. Sxft 
 
 lAlonim. and Retnat. E*ter agatae Cada t 
 
 Cade. VpFi(h-ftreete,downe Saint Magoes comer, 
 kill and knockc dovsrne, throw them into Thames : 
 
 Scundaforlej 
 
 What noifc is this I hears? 
 
 Dare any be fo bold to {bund Reueax or Parley 
 
 Whenlcommandtbonkill? 
 
Enter Buckfrgkam/tndold Clifford. 
 
 Hue. Iheerethey be, that dare and will diftnrbtbee: 
 Know Cadt, we come AmbafTadors from the King 
 Vnto the Commons.whom thou haft miffed. 
 And beere pronounce free pardon to them all, 
 That will forsake thee, and go home in peace. 
 
 Clif. What fay ye Counmmen. will ye relent 
 And yeeld ro mercy, vhil ft 'tis offered you, 
 Or let a rabble leadeyou to your death*. 
 Who loues the King, and will imbrace hit pardon, 
 Fling vp his cap,nd fay.God faue his Maiefty. 
 Who hateth hsm, and honors not his Father, 
 Henry the fift, that made all France to quake, 
 Shake he his weapon at v$, and pafie by. 
 
 v4B. God faue the King, God faue the King. 
 
 C*d*. What Buckingham and Clifford are ye fo braue ? 
 And yon bafic Pezants. do ye beleeoe him,will you needi 
 behang'd with your Pardons aboutyour neckes ? Hath 
 my fword therefore broke through London gates, that 
 youlhouldleaoeme at the White-heart in Southwarke. 
 I thought ye would neuer haue giuen out ihefc Armes til 
 you had recouercd your ancient Fteedome . But you are 
 all Recreants and Daftards, and delight toliiieinflauerie 
 to the Nobility. Let them breake your backes with bur- 
 thens, take your houff s ouer ycut heads, rsuifh your 
 Wiuesand Daughters before your face*. Forme, 1 will 
 make fhift for one, and fo God) CurfTe light vppon yoo 
 all. 
 
 M W1 follow C*dt. 
 Wee'! follow Cadt 
 
 Chf Is<>fcthefnnneof/^T7thefifT, 
 That tho you do txclaime you'l go with him. 
 Will hecondu& you through the heart of France, 
 And make the meanett of you Earle? and Dukes .' 
 Alas, he hath no home, no place to flyetoo 
 "Nor knowes he how to liue, but by the fpoile, 
 Vnleffe by robbing of your Friends, and vs. 
 Wet'tnot a fhame, thar whilft youiiue at larre, 
 The fearfull French, whom you late vanquu'hed 
 Should make a ftatt orc-fcas. and vanquifhyou ? 
 Methinkcjalreadieinihisciuill broyle, 
 I fee them Lording it in London ftreets, 
 Crying Uilliago vnto all they inert e. 
 Better ten thoufand bafe-borne Ccult} mifcarry, 
 Then you fhould ftoope vnio a Frenchman: mercy. 
 To France, to France, and get what you haue loft : 
 Spare England, for it is your Nanue Coaft: 
 Henry hath mony, you are ftrong and manly . 
 Gcd on our ftde.doubt not of Vidorie. 
 
 ^fl. A Clifford, a Clifford, 
 We,:'! follow the King, and Clifford. 
 
 Ctnis. Was euer Feather fo lightly blowne too & fro, 
 as this multitude 'The name of Henry the fift.bales them 
 to an hundred mifchiefes, and makes them leaue met; de- 
 folate. I fee them lay their headcj together to furprizc 
 me. My fword make way for me, for heere is no ftaying: 
 in defpwht of the diuels and heU, baue through the verie 
 middmofyou, and heauenj and honor bexvitndTe, that 
 nowant ofrefolutionin mee. bat onelymy Followers 
 bafe and ignominious treafons, makes me betake mee to 
 my hcrdes Exit 
 
 9rc-^ What, is he fled? Go fome and folbwhiro, 
 And he that brings hishead vnto the King, 
 Shall haae a thou(and Crowncs foi his reward- 
 
 Exeunt fa of them. 
 
 Follow me louldien, wee" deuife a meane, 
 To reconcile you all vnto the King. 
 
 Sound Trumpet!. Enter t&% t 
 
 Samtrfrt en iht Tarriu. 
 
 K*g. Wsj euer King that ioy'd an eartWy Throne, 
 And could command no more content then J? 
 Nofoonervrzj I crept out of my Cradle, 
 But I was made a King,at nine months olde. 
 Was neuer Subie long'd to be a King, 
 As I do long and wifn to be <ubie&. 
 
 fata- 
 
 Sue. Health and glad tydings to your Maiefly. 
 Ktu. Why Buckingham, i? the Traitor Cade furpris'd 
 Or is he but rettr'd to make him flrong ? 
 
 Enter Mtdttiub: with Hattert about their 
 Neckft 
 
 Clif. He i: fled my Lord.and all his powers do yeeld, 
 And humbly thus with halters on rheirneckes, 
 Expefl your Highneffedoomeoflife.or death. 
 
 King . Then heauen fet ope thy euerlafting gates, 
 To enteriaine my -/owes of thankcs and praile. 
 SouJdien, thtsday haue you redeem'dyoui liues, 
 And fhew'd how well yoo Joue your Prince & Count 
 Continue ftill in this fo good mmdc, 
 And Henry though he be mfortunate, 
 Affure your felues will neuer be vnkmdc . 
 And fo with chsnkes, and pardon to yoo all, 
 I do difmifle you to your feoerall Countries. 
 
 tsia. God faue the Kmg,Godfsuethc King. 
 
 inter a Miflenger 
 
 Mtf. Pleafe it your Grace to be aduertifed, 
 The Duke ofYorke is newly come from Ireland, 
 And with a puiffam and a mighty power 
 Of Gallow-glaffes and flout Kernes, 
 Js marching hitherward in proud array, 
 And ftill proclaimeth as he come* along. 
 His Arroes are onely to remoue from the* 
 The Duke of Somerfer,whom he tearmes a Traitor. 
 King. Thusftands my ftate, 'twixt Cade and York* 
 
 dtftrefl, 
 
 Like to a Ship, that hauini fcap'd a Temped. 
 Is ftraight way calme, an j Sniorded with a Pynwr. 
 Bat now is Cede dnuen backe, his men difpierc'd, 
 And now is Yorke in Armcs, to feccndhim. 
 I pray thee Bu ckingham go and meete him, 
 And aske him what's the reafon of thefe Armcs . 
 Tell him, lie fend Duk* Edmund to theTawrr, 
 And Somerfa we will commit tbee thither, 
 Vntillhis Army be difmift from him. 
 
 Semerfft. My Lord, 
 lie yeelde my fdfe to prifon willingly, 
 Or vnto death, to do my Councrey good. 
 
 Kt"g. In any cafe, be not to rough in cermee, 
 For he is firrct^and cannot brooke hard Language. 
 
 Bac. I will my Lord, and doubt not fo to deak, 
 AJ sll things fhall redound vnto vout good. 
 
 Ki"%. Come wife,I's irv^nd leam: to govern better, 
 For yet may England curfe my wretched raigne. 
 Flourjb. L* 
 
 frt*. 
 
ThefewndTatofHewytbeSixt. 
 
 '4-3 
 
 thoufind diuelles come^eainn me, andgiue me~but the 
 ten meal es I haue loft, and I'de defie thm all . Wi thr 
 Garden, and be henceforth a burying pltce to all that do 
 dwell in this houfe, bccaufctbe vnconquered fouleof 
 Gafcisfled. 
 
 IJah I 't Cade that I haue flain,ihat monftrous traitor? 
 Sword, I will hallow thfe for this thy deede, 
 And hang thee o're my Tombe, when I am dead. 
 NeVc (hall this blood be wiped from thy point, 
 But thou (halt weare it as a Heralds coate, 
 To emblaze the Honor that thy Matter got. 
 
 Cade. Idea farewell, and be proud of thy v iclory; fell 
 Kent from me, (he hath loft her bnl man, |nd exhort til 
 the World to be Cowards : For I that neoer feared any, 
 am vanquifhed by Famine, not by Valour. Djtt. 
 
 fd.Hovi much ihou wrong'ft me.heauen be my iudge ; 
 Die damned Wretch, the cutfe of her that bare thee : 
 And as I thruft thy body in with my fwotd, 
 So wi(h I, I might thruft thy foule to bell. 
 Hence will I dragge thee headlong by the heeles 
 Vnto a dunghill, which (hall be thy graoe, 
 And there cut oft* thy moft vngracious head, 
 Which 1 will beate in triumph to the King, 
 Leaning thy trunk* for Crowes to feed vpon. *&. 
 
 Inter Tarke,ad bis tsfrmj of lri(ht w/iA 
 Drum and Colour i. 
 
 Tar .From Ireland thus comes York to claim his right, 
 And plucke the Crowne fcom feeble Hnriet head. 
 Ring Belles alowd, burne Bonfires cleare and bright 
 To encertaine great England* lawful! King. 
 Ah SnSa Ma<efi*s\ who would not buy thee deerf ? 
 Let them obey, that knowes not how to Role. 
 This hand was made to handle nought but Gold. 
 I cannot giue due action to my word?, 
 Except a Sword or Scepter baltance it, 
 A Scepter (hall it haue, haue 1 a foule, 
 On which He toffc the Fleure-de-Loce of France. 
 
 Enter 
 
 nar. Fye on Ambitions: fieonmyfclfe, thatbaue a 
 fword, and yet am ready to famift. Thefe Hue dales haue 
 1 hid me in thefe Woods, and dorft not peepe out, for all 
 the Country is laid for me : but now am I (o hungry .that 
 if I might haue a Leafe of my life for a thoufand yeares, I 
 too Id ftay no longer. Wherefore on a Bricke wall haue 
 I dknb'd into this Garden, to fee if I can eate Grade, or 
 picke a Sallet another whi!e,whicn is not amide to coole 
 a mans ftomackc this hot weather : and I think this word 
 Sallet was borne to do me good . for many a time but fo r 
 a Sallet, my braine-pan had bene cleft with a brown Bill; 
 and many a time when I haue beene dry, 8t brautiy mar- 
 ching, it hath feru*d me infteede of a quart pot to drinke 
 in s and now the word Sallet muft fcruc me to feed on. 
 
 Uat. Lord, who would line tnrmoyled in the Cow 
 And may enioy fuch quiet mikes as thefe ? 
 This finall inheritance my Father left roe, 
 Contcnteth me, and worth a Monarchy. 
 I feeke not to waxe great by others warning, 
 Or gather wealth I care not with what enny : 
 Sufhceth, that I hauemaintaines my ftate, 
 And fends the poors well pleafed from my gate. 
 
 Cede, Heere'i the Lord of the foile come to feite me 
 for a ftray, for entering his Fee-fSmple without leaue. A 
 Villa! ne s thou wilt betray me, and get a tooo. Crownes 
 of toe King by carrying my head to him , but lie make 
 thee eace Iron like an Ofiridge, and fwailow my Sword 
 like a great pin ere thou and I part. 
 
 Iden. Why rtseJe Companion, whatfocre thou be.! 
 I know thee not, why then (hould I betray thec ? 
 Is't not enough to breake ioto try Garden, 
 And like aTheefe to come to rob my grounds : 
 Climbing my walles infpight of me the Owner, 
 But thou wilt braue me with thefe fawcie t etmes ? 
 
 Cult. Braue the?l by the beftblood ihateuer was 
 broach'd, and beard thee to. Lookc on mee well, I haue 
 eatenomeate thefe Hue daycs, yet come toon and thy 
 (tue men, and if I doe not leaue you all as dead as a doore 
 naile, I pray God I may neuer eate graffe more. 
 
 Idn. Nay, it (hallnere be faid,while England ftands, 
 That vfltxander Idcn an EfquireofKent, 
 Tooke oddes to combats a poore famiftit man. 
 Oppofe thy fiedfasl gszing eyes to mine, 
 See if thou canft cut.face me with thy lookes: 
 Set limba to Ihnbe, and thou art fane the leflct 
 Thy hand i s but a finger to my fift, 
 Thy Icgge a ftlcke compared w ith this Truncheon, 
 My foote (kill fight with all the Brcngth thou haft, 
 And if mine as me be heaued in the Ay re, 
 Thy graue if digg'o already to the earth t 
 At for words, whofe great ncffe anfwer '$ words, 
 Let this my fword .report what fpeech forbeares. 
 
 CaJs. By my Valour : the moft compleato Champi- 
 on that euer ihard. Steel?, if thou turne the edge, or 
 cut not out the burly bon'd Clowne in chines of Beefe, 
 ere thou aeepein thy Sheath,! befeetb loue on my knes 
 them may ft be tura'd to Hobnailes. 
 
 Heart tbgtyb. 
 OImnne ftwtoe tod no other hath Oainemejet ten 
 
 Whom haue we heere ? Buckingham to difturbe me ? 
 The king hath fent him fure : I muft diffemb ! e. 
 
 "Bite. Yorke,if thou meaneft wel, f greet chee well. 
 
 Tar. Bimfrej of Buckingham,! accept thy greeting. 
 Art thou a Meffenger, or come of pleafure. 
 
 "B*e. A Mefienger from ffemy, our dread Liege, 
 To know the reafon of thefe Armes In peace. 
 Or why, thou being a Subiet,as I #n, 
 Againft thy Oath,and true Allegeapce (worn*, 
 Should raiie fo great a power without his leaue ? 
 Or dare to bring thy Force fo neere the Court * 
 
 Tor. Scarfe can 1 fpeake, my Choller is To great. 
 Oh I could hew rp Rockes, and fight with Fl rot, 
 I am fo angry at thefe abieft tearraes. 
 And now like Jluue TeLmcnita, 
 On Sheepe or Oxen could I fpend my furie. 
 I am farre better borne then is the king : 
 More like a King, more Kingly in my thoughts, 
 But I muft make faire weather yet a while, 
 Till Henry be more weake^nd I more ftxong. 
 Buckingham,! prethee pardon me, 
 That I haue gioen no anfwer all this while: 
 My mir.de was troubled with Heepe Melaocholiy. 
 The caufe why I haue brought this Annie hither, 
 
'44 
 
 Is to retnoue proud Somerfet from the King, 
 Seditious to hi) Grac?, snd to the State. 
 
 TttK. That i*too much ptefiimption OQ thy part: 
 Bat If thy Anne* be tonootherend, 
 The King hath yeeldcd vnt o thy demand : 
 ThcDakeofSomerfetisin the Tower. 
 
 Jyrkf. Vpon thine Honor is be Pri fonci ? 
 
 Butkj Vpon mine Honor he is Prifoner. 
 
 Torke. Then Buckingham I do difmiffemy Powres. 
 Souldjen, I thtnke you all : difperfe your (clues : 
 Meet me to morrow in S. Georges Field , 
 You (hall haoe pay, and euery thing yottwUh, 
 And let my Souenigne, vertuous Ht*ry t 
 Command my cldeft fonne, nay all my fonnes, 
 As pledges of my Fealtle and Loue, 
 lie fend them all as willing as I liue : 
 Linds.Goods jHorfc.Armor, any thing I bauc 
 It his to v fe.fo Somerfet may die. 
 
 B*c. Yorke, I eommcnd this kindeiubmilTion, 
 We twainc will go into hisHigbnejTe Tent. 
 
 Eater King end tstttendeiiti. 
 
 Ki*g. Buckingham, doth Yorke intend no harme to v 
 That thus he marcheth with thee irme in arme ? 
 
 Y#kf. In all fubmiflion and humility, 
 Yorke doth prefent himfelfe vnto your Highnefle. 
 JC. Then what intends thefe Forces thou doft bring ? 
 Ttr. To heaue the Traitor Soroerfet from hence, 
 And fight againft that monftrous Retell Cadi, 
 Who face 1 heard to be difcomficed.- 
 
 acr IdmvitbCadeibtad 
 
 Mm. If one To rude, end of fomeane condition 
 May pafle into theprefenceof aKing : 
 Loe, I prefent your Grace a Traitors head, 
 The head of C*fc, whom I in combat flew. 
 
 /Oig.The head of Ga&GreatGod,how iuft arc thou ? 
 Oh let me view hi Vifage being dead, 
 That liuing wrought me fuch exceeding trouble. 
 Tell me my Friend , art thou the man that (lew him ? 
 
 Iden. Iwas.an'ilikeyoorMakfty. 
 
 Jfog.How art rhou call'd? And what it thy degree ? 
 
 Idea. ^stUxmder Idea, that's my name, 
 A poore Efquire of Kent, (hat loues his King. 
 
 Buc. Sopleafe it you toy Lord,'cwere not arr,i(Te 
 He were created Kotgftt for his good fcruioe. 
 
 Kt*. /&, kneel: doume.tJfc vp a Knight: 
 We giue thee for reward a thoufand Markcs, 
 And will, that tbou henceforth attend on vs. 
 
 Idtn. May fdeniiue to meiii fuch a bounce, 
 And oeaer liue but true vnto his Liege. 
 
 faierQueene aodSmerfet. 
 
 A.SceBuckiogham^Somerfet comes with th'Queene 
 Go bid her hide htm quickly from the Duke. 
 
 Qu. For thoufandYorkei he (hall not hide bis head, 
 But boldly Rand, and front him to his face. 
 
 Tar. HownowfisSomerfetBtlibertie? 
 Then Yorke valoofe thy long imftrrforied thoughts, 
 And let triy tongue be equal] with thy heart. 
 Shall I endure the fight ofSomeifei t 
 Falfe King,whybau thou broken faith with me, 
 Knowing how hardly 1 can brooke abufe ? 
 King did I call thee ?J4 ot thou art not King : 
 Not fit to gouente and rule multitudes, 
 Which dar ft not,no no* canfl not rale a Traitor, 
 
 The feeond<Part of Henry theSixt. 
 
 That Head of thine do* not become a Crowne : 
 Thy Hand is made to graspe a Palmers ftarre, 
 And not to grace an awefull Princely Scepter. 
 That Gold, muft round engirt thefe browes of mine, 
 Whofe Smile and Frownc, like to AAflct Spcare 
 Is able with the change, to kill and core. 
 Heerc is a hand to hold a Scepter rp, 
 And with the fame to a&e controlling Lawes : 
 Giue place : by heauen thou (halt rule no more 
 (Xre him, whom heauen created for thyllulzr. 
 
 5o*. Omonftrous Ttaitot llarreft thee Yorke 
 Of Capitall Treafon'gainft the King and Crowne t 
 Obey audacious Traitor, kneele for Grace. 
 
 Ttrk, Wold-ft haue me knee!c?Fiift let rac ask of the* 
 If they can brooke 1 bow a knee to man : 
 Sirrah, call in my fonne to be my bale : 
 I know ere they.wili haue me go to Ward, 
 They! pawnc their fwords of my infranchifenienc. 
 
 <$m t Call hither Clifford, bid him come amaiw, 
 Tofay.ifthittheBaftardboyesofYorkc 
 Shall be the Surety foribeir Traitor Father. 
 
 Terke. O blood-befpottedNeopolitan, 
 Out-cafl of Naples, Englands bloody Scourge, 
 The fonnes of Yorke, thy betters in their birth, 
 Shall be their Fathers baile, and bane to ihofe 
 That for my Surety will refuie the Boyes. 
 
 Enter Edward aid Bjtbord, 
 
 See where they come, He warrant rhey'l make it good, 
 EtterCtiffmL 
 
 H. And here come* Cffard to deny their baile. 
 
 Ct'tf. Health.and all happine^eto my Lord the King. 
 
 3V.I thanke thee Clifford: Say,what newes with tbeei 
 Nay, do not fright vs with an angry lookc : 
 We are thy Soueraigne Clifford, kneele agaioe ; 
 For thy rniftaking fo, We pardon thee. 
 
 Of. This is my King Yorke, I do not roiftake, 
 Burthou miftaket me much to thinke I do, 
 To Bedlem with him, is the man growne mad. 
 
 Xing . I Clifford, a Bedlem and zmbitious humor 
 Makes him oppofe himfelfe againft his King. 
 
 Clif. He is a Traitor, let him to the Towr, 
 And chop away that fadiout pate f his. 
 
 Qa> He is atr efted, but will not ob^y : 
 His fonnesQie fyes)<hall giue their words for him. 
 
 Tor. Will you not Sonnes? 
 
 Ed. I Noble Father, if our words wi 11 ferue. 
 
 Rich. And if words will nor, then our Weapons (hal. 
 
 Clif. Why what a brood cf Traitors haue we heere ? 
 
 TCat^e. Lookc in aGla/fe, d calhhy Image fo. 
 1 am thy King, and tnon a feuVheart Traitor : 
 Call hltber to the flake my two braueBearcs, 
 That with the very fhaking of their Chaines, 
 They may aftonifh thefe felHork ing Curres, 
 Bid Saltbury and Warwickeccmc tome* 
 
 frter the Earla cfarntick*, aid 
 Sa&hy. 
 
 (If. Are thefethy Bearet? Wee'l bare ihyBe&rt to deb, 
 And rmuiacle thitBerard in their Chairtes, 
 I f thou d ir'ft bring them to the bay ting place. 
 
 3te6. Oft haue I feene a hot ore-weening Curre, 
 Run backe and bite, becaufe he was wittvheid, 
 Who being fufFet'd with the Beares fell paw, 
 Hath clapthis taile, betweene his legges and cride, 
 And fuch a pee of fernice will you do, 
 
 rf 
 
If you oppofeyour felues to match toid Warwkke. 
 
 Clf. Hence heape of wrath, foule indigcftcd lumpe, 
 As crooked in thy manners, as thy fliape. 
 
 Tor. Nay we fliali hcate you thorowly anon. 
 
 Clif. Takebeede leaft by y out heatc you burns your 
 
 King. Why Warwicke, hath thy Jtoce forgot tobpvi? 
 Old Salsbury, fhame to thy bluer hair*, 
 Thou mad miQeader of thy brain-ficke forme, 
 What wile thou on thy death-bed play the Ruffian* 
 And feeke for forrow with thy Spectacles/ 
 Oh where is Faith ? Oh, where is Loyahy ? 
 If icbebanifht from the froftie head, 
 Where flwll it finde a harbour in the earth t 
 Wilt thou go digge a graue to 6nde out Warre, 
 And (hame thine honourable Age with blood ? 
 Why art thou old, and w atu'ft experience # 
 Or wherefore doeft abuf it, if ihouhaftlt? 
 : or{hm in duti: bend thy knee to me, 
 fhat bowes vnto the graue jwit h mkkle age. 
 
 Sal. My Lord, I haue considered with my felfe 
 fheTitle of this mod renowned Duke, 
 And in my confcicnce, do repute his grace 
 The rtghifull heyrc to England* Royal! feate. 
 
 King. Haft thou not fworne Allegeance vmo me? 
 
 Sal. lhaue. 
 
 Kl. Canft thou difpenfc with heauenfor fuch an <wb ? 
 
 SaL It is gteat finnc, to fweare vnto a fmne : 
 Jut greater mine to keepe a (irtfull oath : 
 Who can be bound by any folemne Vow 
 To do a mnrd'rous deedc, to rob a man, 
 To force a fpotlrfte Virgins Chaflitie, 
 "o reaue the Orphan of his patrimonie, 
 _'c wring the Widdow from her cuftoro'd right, 
 And haue no other reafon for this wrong, 
 But that he was bound by a folcrone Oath? 
 
 gu. A fubtle Traitor needs no Sophifter. 
 
 K&. Call Buckingham,and bid him arroe himfelfe. 
 
 Torke. CallBuckingham.and all the friends thou haft, 
 am refolu'd for death and dignitie. 
 
 OUClif.The firft I warrant thee,if drcames proue true 
 
 War. You were beft to go to bed.and dreame againe, 
 To keepe theefrom the Tcmpcfl of the field. 
 
 Old Cltf. I am rcfolu'd to beare a greater (torree, 
 fhen any ihou can ft conture v p to day : 
 And that lie write vpoo thy Butgonet, 
 Might I but know thee by thy houfcd Badge. 
 
 mr. Now by my Fathers badge, old Neull, Creft, 
 T he rampant Beare chain'd to the ragged ft rTe, 
 This day He weare aloft my Burgonet, 
 As on a Mountainc top, the Cedar (he wes. 
 That keepes his leaues infpight of any (lorme, 
 Buen io afTVight thee with the view thereof. 
 
 OUClif. And from thy Burgonet lie rend thy Beare, 
 And tread it vnder foot with all contempt, 
 Defptght the Bearard, that protects the Beare. 
 
 rt.Clif. And fo to Armesvidorious Father, 
 Toqueil the Rebels,and their Complices. 
 
 Rah. Fie, Charitie for (harne.fpeake riot in fpight, 
 : or you (hall iup wtth lefu Chrift to night. 
 
 To Clif. Foule ftygmaticke that's mote then thou 
 canfttelL 
 
 Re. Ifnottaheauen,yon*lfurelyfu P inheU. Sxa*>t 
 EHterirarvickf. 
 
 tPar. Clifford of Cumberland, 'tis Warwicfce calles i 
 And if thou doft not hjde thee from the Beare, 
 
 Now when the angrieTmmper, founds alarum. 
 And dead mens cries do fill the emptie ayre, 
 Clifford I fay, come forth and fight wirh me, 
 Proud Northeme Lord.Clifford of Cumberland, 
 Warwicke is hoarfe with calling theeto armes. 
 
 Var. How now my Noble Lord? What all s./bot. 
 
 Tor. The deadly handed Clifford flew my Steed : 
 Bui match to match 1 haue encountred him, 
 And made a prey for Carrion Kyccs and Crowes 
 Euen of the bonme bcaft he loued fo well 
 Enter Clifford. 
 
 tPar. Of one or both of vs the time is come. 
 
 Tor. Hold Warwick feck thee out feme other chce 
 For I my felfe muft bunt this Deere to death. 
 
 *P4r.Thn nobly Yotke, 'tis for a Crown thou fightfi; 
 As I intend Clifford to thriue to day, 
 It greeues my fouleto leaue theee vnafiail d. Exit War. 
 
 Clif, What fccft thou m me Yorke? 
 Why doft thou paufe? 
 
 Ttrkf. With thy braue bearing Ihould I be in loue, 
 But that thou art fo faft mine enemie. 
 
 Clif. Nor fhould thy ptoweffe want praife & eflteme, 
 But that *tis (hewne ignobly.and in Tteafon. 
 
 Ttrkf. So let it helpe me now againfl thy fword, 
 At I in iuflice, and true right cxpre(Te it. 
 
 Clif. My foule and bodie on the aion bath. 
 
 Tcr, A dreadful! lay.dddrcfle thee inftantly. 
 
 ltf. LttpaCerrmtltstutneiuir 
 
 Tar. Thus Warre hath giuen thee peace ,for y art flill, 
 Peace with his foule, heaucn if it be thy will. 
 Enter jotiv Clif art. 
 
 Cltf. Shame and Confufion all is on the rout, 
 
 ames diforder, and difordcr wounds 
 Where it fliould guard. O Warre, thou fonne of hell, 
 Whom angry hcaucns do make- their nwnifter. 
 Throw in the frozen bofomes of our put, 
 Hot Coales of Vengeance. Let no Souldier flye. 
 He that is truly dedicate to Warre, 
 Hath no felfe -lone : nor he that loues himfelfe, 
 Hath not effcmially , bur by circumflaiKC 
 The name of Valour. O let the vile world end, 
 And the prtm'ifed Flames of the Lafl day, 
 Knit earth and heauen together. 
 Now let the genersll Trumpet Wow hisblafl. 
 Particularities, and pettie founds 
 To ceafe. Was't thou ordaln'd (deereFather) 
 To loofe thy youth in peace, and to atcheeue 
 TheSiluerLiuery ofaduifcd Age, 
 And in thy Reueren'ce, and thy Chaire-dayes, thus 
 To die inRuflianbattell > Euen at this fight. 
 My heart is turn'd to ftone : and while 'tis mine, . 
 Ic (hall be ftony. Yorke, not our old men fpares s 
 .'No more will I theit Babes, TearesVirginall, 
 Shall be to mc.euen as the Dew to Fire, 
 And Beautie, that the Tyrant oft reclaimes, 
 Shall to my flaming wrath, be Oyleand Flax t 
 Henceforth, I Will not haue to do with piny. 
 Meet 1 an infant of the houfe of Yotke, 
 Into as many gobbits will I cut it 
 As wilde UUeJc* yong Abfirtu did. 
 In cruelty, will I feeke out my Fame. 
 Come ihou new ruine of olde Cliffords nottfe 
 As did vneas old j4ntbjfii beare, 
 So beare I thee vpoo my manly fhoulden i 
 But thcn,^w bare tlioingloadej MWA^ 
 
TbefecondTart of Henry theSixt. 
 
 Nothing fo hcauy at thefe woes of mine. 
 
 Eater Ritbard t **d Somerset ttfybt. 
 
 Rich. So lye thou there : 
 For vndemeath an Ale-houfe piltry figne/ 
 The Caftle in S. txf/fc", Somerfet 
 Hath made the Wizard famous in hit death : 
 Sword, hold thy temper ; Heart, be wrathfull flill : 
 Priefts pray for enemies, but Princ?s kill. 
 figkt* Ixcurfimi. 
 
 ftay 
 
 Enttr King ,>iteenejntd others. 
 Away my Lord, you are How, for (name away. 
 . Can we outrun the Hcaueas ? Good Margaret 
 
 . What are you made of ? You'l nor fight nor fly: 
 Now is it manhood, wrfedomc.and defence, 
 To giue the enemy way, and to Tecure 
 By what we can, which can no more but fly e. 
 
 <>Alarwr. * fare of. 
 
 If you be tane, we then fhould fee the bottom* 
 Of all our Fortunes : but if we haply fcape, 
 ( A well we may, if not through your negleft) 
 We (hall to London get, where you are lou'd, 
 And where this breath now in our Fortunes made 
 May readily be ftopt. 
 
 Clsf. But that my hearts on future mifcheefe fct, 
 I would fpeake blalpheroy ere bid you fiye : 
 But fiye you muft : Vncureable difcocnrue 
 Reignes in the Hearts of ail our prefent parts. 
 A way for your releefc, and we wtil liue 
 To fee their day, and them ouf Fortune gioe. 
 Away my Lord, away. 
 
 Extmi 
 
 Alanm. Threat. EntrrTmks, Rie hard, >. 
 
 Torkf. Of Salsbury, who can report of him, 
 That Winter Lyon, who in rage forgets 
 Aged contufions, and all brulh of Time 
 And like a Gallant, m the brow of youth, 
 Repaires him with Occafion. This happy day 
 It not it flfe, nor haue we wopne one foot, 
 If Salsbury be loft. 
 
 Rttb. My Noble Father: 
 Three tiroes to day I holpe him to his hoife, 
 Three times bedrid him : Thrice I led hurt off, 
 Perf waded him from any further a: 
 But frill where danger was, Hill there I met him, 
 And like rich hangings in a homely houfe, 
 So was his Will, in his old feeble body. 
 Bat Noble at he is, looke where he comes. 
 Emtr Salutury. 
 
 S*t. Now by my Sword.well hafithou fought to day 
 By'th'MaiTe fo did we all I thanke you Richard 
 God knowes how long it is I haue to liue : 
 And it hath pleas'd him that three limes to day 
 Yon haue defended me from imminent deaih. 
 Well Lords, we haue not got that which we haue, 
 ' Tis not enough our foes are this time fled, 
 Being oppofiies of fuch repay riog Nature. 
 
 ?V^. I know our fafety is to follow them, 
 For (as 1 heare) the King is fed to London, 
 To call a prcfcnt Court of Parliament : 
 Let vsnurfuehtm ere the Writs go forth. 
 What fay Lord Warwicke,fhall we after them I 
 
 tVar. After them : nay befcr* them if we can t 
 Now by my hand (Lords) Was a glorious day. 
 Sint Albotw battcll wonae by famous Yorko, 
 Shall he ctcrmVd in all Age to come. 
 Sound Druorme and Trumpets, and to London al), 
 And more fuch day es as ihefc, to vt befall, xeuai 
 
 FINIS. 
 
 
'47 
 
 The third Part of Henry the Sixt, 
 
 with the death of the Duke of 
 YORKE. 
 
 cy/H.f Trimus. SCOOM Trima. 
 
 Enter Wanugentt d*rd,Ric hard,Norfrlke,Mow>t- 
 aue 1 Warvirif, and, Seutdiert. 
 
 tvaTWKte, 
 
 I Wonder how the King cfcap'd our hands ? 
 : PL While we purfu'd the Horfmen of j Norch : 
 ,.ie flyly Hole away , and left his men: 
 Whereat the great Lord of Northumbeihnd, 
 Whofe Warlike cares could neucr brookc retreat, 
 Chear'd vp the drouping Army,nd himfelfe. 
 Lord Clifford and Loid Stafford all a-brcft 
 Oharg'd our maine Bactailcs Front: and breaking in, 
 Were by the Swords of common Souldicrs fUinc. 
 
 d*>. Lord Staffords Father, Duke ofSuckingbam, 
 [t either flaine or wounded dangerous. 
 [ cleft his Beauer with a down-right blow : 
 That this is true (Father) behold his blood. 
 
 Afaunt. And Brother.here's the Earlc of Wiltfhires 
 Whom I encoontrcd as the Battels ioyn'd. (blood 
 
 Rich. Speake thou for me,and tell them what T did. 
 
 PL. Richard hath beft dcferu'd of all my fonnes : 
 But is yout Grace dead, my Lord ofSomeifet ? 
 
 Nor. Such hope haue allthe line of lobn efGaoit. 
 
 Rich. Thus do I hope to (hake King Henries head. 
 
 Warn. And fodoe I,viko(ious Prince of Tariff. 
 Before I fee thee feated in thai Throne, 
 Which now the Houfe of Lancafter vfurpes, 
 I vow by Heuen,thefe eyes ("hall neuer clofe. 
 This it the Pallace of the fearefull King, 
 And this the Regall Seat : pofleflc it Tarkf, 
 For this is thine, and not King Harriet Heires. 
 
 flant. Afljft me then,fwe Warvi^ and I will, 
 For hither we haue broken in by force. 
 
 Norf. Wee'Ie all affift you: he that fiyes.fhall dye. 
 
 Ww/.Thankes gentle Nerfi-lkf,R*y by me my Lords, 
 And Souldiets ftay and lodge by me this Night. 
 
 They gee vf. 
 
 Warn. And when the King comes.offer him no violence, 
 Vnkflc he fceke to thruft you out perforce. 
 
 WwrTheQucene thisoay here holds her Parliament, 
 But little thinkes we (hall be of her counfaiie, 
 By words or blowes here let v winne our right. 
 
 Rich. Arm'd as weare^et's ftay within this Houfe. 
 
 "an?. The bloody Parliament fhall this be call'd, 
 Vnleflc ?/,te^<t,Duke of Yorkc.be King, 
 
 And barhfull fftnrrdepos'd.whofe Cowardize 
 Hath made vj by-words to our enemies. 
 
 Plant. Then leaue me not.my Cords be refolute. 
 I meane to take pofleflion of my Right, 
 
 War*. Neither the King.nor he that loues him bcft, 
 The prowdcft hee that holds rp Laneafltr. 
 Dares ftirrea Wing.if WflTj-^fbakc hit Bells- 
 He plant Plaatagtnet t root him vp who dares : 
 Refolue thee Richard, clayme the Englilh Crown?. 
 
 Flourt/h. Enter King Hnry,Clifford,Nfrthua^erUJ t 
 WeftmerUisd, Exeter, and tbt reft. 
 
 Httaj. My Lords.looke where the fturdie Rcbell fits, 
 Euen in theChayre of State : belike he meanes, 
 Backt by the power of Wartficbt, that falfe Peere, 
 To afpire vnto the Cro wne.and rcigne as King. 
 Earlc of Northumberland, he flew thy Father, 
 And thine, Lord lifl~ord,&. you both haue vow'd reuenge 
 On him,his fonnes ,his fiuoritcj,and his friends. 
 
 Ntrtbumt. If I be not.Heauens be reueng'd on me. 
 
 Clifftrd. The hope thereof, makes Cliffgrd mourne in 
 Steele. 
 
 Weftm. Wht,(haII we fuffcr this?lets pluck him down, 
 My heart for anger burnes.I cannot brooke it. 
 
 Henry. Be patiem.genile Earle of Weftmerland. 
 
 Cltfard. Patience is for Poultroones.fuch as be t 
 He durft not fit there,ha2 your Father liu'd. 
 My gracious Lord .here in the Parliament 
 Let vs afisy Ie the Family of Ttrkf. 
 
 Afcr/A . Well haft thou fpoken.Coufm be it fo. 
 
 Htmy. Ah.know you not the Citie fauours them, 
 And they haue troupes of Souldiers at their beck ? 
 
 We/ha. But when the Duke is Gaine, they 1e quickly 
 flye. 
 
 Henry. Farre be the thought of this from Hn heart, 
 To make a Shambles of the Parlument Houfe. 
 Couftn of Exeter, frownes,vrordt,and threats, 
 Shall be the Warre that Henry roeanes to vfe. 
 Thou faaious Duke of Yorke defcend my Throne, 
 And kneele for grace and mcrcie at my feet, 
 I am thy Soueraigoe. 
 
 Terkg. I am thine. 
 
 Exes. For fliame come downe.be made thee Duke of 
 Yorke. 
 
 Torkf. It was my Inbemance,as the Earlcdome was. 
 
148 
 
 The ttirdTart of Henry tbeSixt. 
 
 wms aTraytor to the Crovroe. 
 
 Vjrv.f.rr/^rthou irtaTraytorto the Crowne, 
 A following this vfurping JJemj. 
 (Jifcrd. Whom (hould hee follow, but to* natural! 
 
 "&W. True tfr^.that's **W Duke of Yot ke. 
 
 Hemy. And fhall I ftand.and thoo fit in my Throne ? 
 
 Torly. It roaft and (hall be fo.contem thy felfe. 
 
 W<nr. Be Duke of Lancafter,lct him be King. 
 
 ITtftm. He it both King.and Duke of Lancafter, 
 And chat the Lord of Weflroerland (hall numtaine, 
 
 Want. And W,enrM;(riall difproue it. You forger, 
 That we are tbofe which chas'd you from the field, 
 And flew your Fathers,and with Colours fpread 
 Marcht through the Citic to the Pallace Gates. 
 
 fferib*mt.Yct H'*r*ick*,l remember it to my griefe, 
 And by his Soule.thou and thy Houfe (hall rue it. 
 
 Weflm. Plantagetist ,of thee and thefe thy Sonnes f 
 Thy Kinfmen.and thy Friends,IIehaue more liues 
 Then drops of bloud were in my Fathers Veinei. 
 
 fltff. Vrge it no more, left that in Itead of word?, 
 1 fend thee.Wmwcfc, fuch a Mcffengtr, 
 As (hall reuenge his death,beforc I ftirre. 
 
 Warn. Poore Clifford, how I fcornc his worthleffe 
 Threats. 
 
 float. Will you we fhew ourTiile to- the Crowne ? 
 If not.ourS word's (hall pleadeit in the field. 
 
 Henry. Whas Tide haft thou Tray tor to the Cro wne? 
 My Father vias as thou artJDuke of Yorke, 
 Thy Grandfather Roger Mortimer ,Eark of March. 
 I m the Sonnc of Henry the Fift, 
 Who made the Dolphin and the French taftoupe, 
 And fciz*d vpon their Townes and Prouinccs, 
 
 Warn. Talke not of France,fuh thou haft loft it all. 
 
 Henry. The Lord Pro:cor loft it.andnot I : 
 When I was crown'd.I was but nine moneths old. 
 
 Ritb. You arc old enough now, 
 And yet me thinkes you loofe : 
 Father tcate the Crowne from the Vfurpers Head. 
 
 Edvard. Sweet Father doe Jo,fet it on your Head. 
 
 Mount. Good Brother, 
 As thou lou'ft and honoreft Armes, 
 Let's fight it out,and not ftand cauillingthus. 
 
 T^chard. Sound Drummes and Trumpet j, and the 
 King will fly e. 
 
 Plant. Sonnes peace. 
 
 Hemj. Peace thou, and giue IGng Hemy kaue to 
 %Mtc. 
 
 wanv. Plaaagfixt flial fpcake firft : Heare htm Lords, 
 And be you Client and attemiue too, 
 For he that interrupts hin>,ftull not liue. 
 //w.Think'ft thou.thit 1 will leaue my Kingly Throne 
 \V herein my Grandfirc and my Father fat ? 
 No:firft ftiall Wane vnpeoplc this myRealmej 
 I.and their Colours often borne in France, 
 And now in EngUndjtu our heart* great forrow, 
 Sh.il! be my Winding-lheet.Why faint you Lotds* 
 My Title's good,aod better fatrethen his, 
 
 Vurw. Pioue it f/tary,md thou (halt be King, 
 
 Hen. He*rj the Fourth by Conqueft got die Crowne. 
 
 PUt. Twas by Rebellion againft his King. 
 
 Htmj. IJcnow ftot what, to fay.my Tuks wcakc: 
 Tell me .may not a King adopt an Heire ? 
 
 />/. What then ? t 
 
 Ueary. And if he may ,ihen ami lawful! King: 
 For f(iehrti t in the view of many Lords, 
 
 KeCgn d the Crowne to Hewry ihe Fourth, 
 Whofe Heire my Father wei.and I am his . 
 
 flam . He ro/e gair.ft him,bejng his Soueraigne, 
 And made him to rtfigne his Crowne perforce. 
 
 ir*r. Suppofe.my Lords^edidicvnconflrayn'd, 
 Thinke you 'twere preiudiciall to-his Cro wne? 
 
 Ixtt. No: for he could not ib refigne his Crowne 
 But that the next Heire Ihould fuccced and rcignc. 
 Henry. Art thou againft vsJDuke of Exeter? 
 Exa. His is the right, and therefore pardon me. 
 Float. Why whifper you,my Lbrds.and anfwer noc ? 
 Extt.My Confcience tells me he is lawful! King. 
 Henry. All will rcuolr from me,and turtle to him. 
 Nartkumk. Plantagmetfa all the Chyme thou lay'ft 
 Thinke not , that Henry fhall be fo depos'd. 
 - Want. Depos'd he (hall be,in defpight of all 
 
 Ncribumt. Thon art dectiu'd : 
 'Tis not thy Southerns power 
 Of Effex,Noifolke,Suffolke,nor of Kent, 
 Which makes thee thus prefumptuous and prowd, 
 Can fet the Duke vp in defpight of me. 
 
 Clifford. King Hairy kc thy T itle right or wrong, 
 Lord Clifford vowes to fight in thy defence : 
 May that ground gape.and fwallow rocaKue, 
 Where I (hall kneele to him that flew my Father. 
 Hmrj. Oh CAfW.how thy words :euiue my net. 
 Plant. Henry of Lancafter.reHgne thy Oowne: 
 What mutter you,orwhat confpire you Lords ? 
 
 Warv. Doe right vnto ihisPrincely Duke of Yfeike, 
 Or I will fill the Houfe with armed men, 
 And ouer the Chayre of State, where now he fits, 
 Write t p his Title w ith vfurping blood. 
 
 Heftamfes with buffet t and the Sotldieri 
 
 Jhe> ibcmfelfut. 
 
 Henry. My Lord of Warwick,heare but one word, 
 let me for this my life time rcignc as King. 
 
 P/dw.Confirmc the Crowne to me and to mine H;if e, 
 And thou (halt reigne in quiet while thou Hull. 
 
 Henry. I am content : i(icb*rd Plaanagenn 
 Enioy the Kingdome after my deccafe. 
 
 Clifford. Whac wrong is this vnto the Prince, your 
 Sonnet 
 
 Wan,. What good is this to England.and himlclfc ? 
 Wtfim. Bafe,fearefull,and defpayring/fcnrf. 
 Cttfofd. How haft thou iniur'd both thy felfe and TS> 
 fftftm. Icjnnocftay tohesrethefeAnjcles. 
 Ncrtbumt. Norl. 
 
 Ctford. Come Coufin, let fi tell die Q^eene tbeie 
 Newes. 
 
 treftm. Far weH faint-hearted and degenerate King, 
 In whofc cold blood no fparke of Honor bides. 
 
 .V0rf6*B*. Be thou a prey vnto the Houfe ofTtrlt, 
 And dye in Bands, for this vnmanly deed. 
 
 Citff. In dreadfull Warre may'ft thou be overcome. 
 Or liue in peace abandon'd and defpis'd. 
 
 Vano. Turne this way ffc7,and regard them not. 
 Exeter. They feeke reuenge, and therefore will nor 
 yctld. 
 
 Henry. Ah Exeter . 
 
 Wan*. Why flxmld you %h,roy Lord i 
 Hemy. Not formy felfe Lord W*nw^,but my Scmne, 
 Whom I vnnatursily (hall dif-inherite. 
 But be it as it may: I here entayle 
 The Crowne to thee and to thine Heires for euer, 
 Conditionally, that heere thou take an Oath, 
 To ceafe this Ciuill Warre : and whil'ft I liue, 
 
_"o honor me as thy Klng,and Soueraigne; 
 jid neyiher by Treafon oor Hoftilitie, 
 'o feeke to purme downe,and reigne thy fdfe. 
 Float. This Oath I willingly take,and will perfbrrae. 
 War*. Long Hue King Hmj . flantagenet embrace 
 um. 
 
 im-j. And long Hue thou , and chefe thy forward 
 Sonnes. 
 
 Ptaxt. Now 
 
 Exit, Accurft be be that fcekcs to make them foes. 
 
 Sanet. Here they come davme. 
 flan. Farewell my gracious Lord.lle to my Cafile. 
 War*. And He keepe London with my Soaldiert. 
 Nsn-f. And I to Norfolke with my follower . 
 Mount. And I vntotheSea.from whence I caroe. 
 Heraj. And I with gtiefe and forrow to the Court. 
 
 Eater the gutent.- 
 
 Exrier. Hecre comes the Queene, 
 WhofeLookes bewray her anger: 
 lefteaicaway. 
 
 Hu*j fjwwrfowilll. 
 
 Qtuexe. Nay,goe not from rae,I will follow thee. 
 
 Henry. Be patient gentle Queene, and I will (lay, 
 
 Qfteeie. Who can be patient in fuch extreamei ( 
 Ah wretched man,wou!d I had dy'de a Maid f 
 tad neuer feene thce.neuer borne thee Sonne, 
 Seeing thou haft prou'd fo vnnaturatl a Father. 
 iath he deferu'd to loofe his Birth-right thus ? 
 ladft chou but lou'd him halfe fo well as I, 
 >r feie that paine which I did for him once, 
 Ornouriftn him.as I did with my blood ; 
 Thou would'ft haue left thy dearcft heart-blood there. 
 lather then haue made that fauageDuke thine Heire, 
 And dif-inheiited thine onely Sonne. 
 
 Prune . Father.y ou cannot dif-inherke me: 
 f you be King, why fhould not I fucceede ? 
 
 Henry. Pardon me M^ara, pardon me fweet Sonne, 
 Fhe Earle of Warwick and the Duke cofbrc't me. 
 
 *&. Enforc't thee? Art thou Kmg,*nd wilt be forc'i? 
 [ fbamc to heare thee fpeake: ah timorous Wretch, 
 Thou baft vndorte thy felfe.thy Soone t and me, 
 And giu'n vote the Houfe of ?srk* fiich head. 
 As thou (bait reigne but by their fofferance. 
 To cntay le him and his Heires vnto the Crowne, 
 What is it.but to make thy Sepwlcher, 
 And crcepe into it farte before thy time ? 
 tPtrmcku Chancdor.snd the Lord of Callice, 
 Sterne falconbridge command* the Narrow Seas, 
 T he Duk c is made Protector of the Realme. 
 Andyctfhaitthoubefafe? Such fafetie findes 
 The trembling Lambe.iauironned with Wolues. 
 iad I beene there, which am a filly Woman, 
 The Souldicrs (hould haue tofs'd me on thcii Pikei, 
 Before I would haue granted to that Afi. 
 Jut thou preferr'fl thy Life t before thine Honor. 
 And feeing thou do'ft,! here diuorce my fclfe, 
 Joth from thy Table *>7,and thy Bed. 
 
 ntill that Aft of Padiamentbe repeal'd, 
 Whereby my Sonne isdif-inhetited. 
 The Nonherne Lords,that haue forfwome thy Colours, 
 Will follow roine.if once they fee them fpread : 
 And fpread they ftull be,to thy foule difgracc, 
 And vtter roine of the Houfe of Tarkf. 
 Thus doe I leaue thee: Come Sonne, Jet'* away. 
 Our Army is ready ; comc,wee le after than. 
 
 Henry. Stay gentle MargarttjtrAtosax. me fpadke. 
 
 giietot. Thou haft fpokt too much already: get thee 
 gone. 
 
 Henry. Gentle Sonne Edwardjiben wilt flay me? 
 
 Queene. I,to be murthet'd by his Enemies. 
 
 Prince. Whenlreturoewithviaorietothefidd, 
 lie fee your Grace : till t hen,I!e folio w her . 
 
 Queene. Come Sonne away, we may not linger thus. 
 
 Hear?. Poore Queene, 
 How louc to me, and to her Sorine, 
 Hath made her break e out into tcrmes of Rage. 
 Reueng'd may (he be on that hateful] Duke, 
 Whofe haughtie fpirit,winged with defire. 
 Will co ft my Crowne^nd like an cmptie Eagle, 
 Tyre on the fiefh of me.and of my Sonne. 
 The lofTeof thofe three Lords torments my hcirt -. 
 lie write vnto them, and entreat them f*irt ; 
 Come Coufui.you ftull be the Meflenger. 
 
 Exet. And 1,1 hope.fhall reconcile them all. Exit. 
 
 Flout -fa Enter Riehard, Edward, and 
 
 Richdrd. Brother, though I bee youngcft, giae mee 
 leaue. 
 
 Edward. No,I can better play the Orator. 
 Mount. Bat I haue rcafons ftcong and forccable. 
 
 Safer tkfDukf of Trtf. 
 
 Terkf. Why how nowSonnes.and Brother, a flrife i 
 What is y6ur Quarrel! ? how began it fir ft? 
 
 Edward. No QuarrclJ.but A flight Contention. 
 
 Tarkf. About what ? 
 
 Rtch. About that which concernes your Grace and vi 
 The Crowne ofEnglandJFather, which is yours. 
 
 Yoke. Mine Boy? not till King tltitrj be dead. 
 
 R;ch*rd. Your Right depends not on his life.or death. 
 
 </nurW.Now you are Hen t, therefore enioy it now 
 By giuing the Hoofc o(L**C4Jhr leaue to breathe, 
 It will out-runne you.Fsiher ,in the end. 
 
 Ttrke. I tooke an Oath , that hee fhould quietly 
 reigne. 
 
 fWwariBut for a Kingdome any Oath may be broker 
 I would breake a thoufand Oathes,to reigne one yeere, 
 
 Richard. No: God forbid your Grace fcouid be foe- 
 fworne. 
 
 Turks- 1 <1"U be,tf I clay me by open Warn. 
 
 Richard. He proue the contrary, if you'U hcare met 
 fpeake. 
 
 York*. Thou canA not,Sonne : it is impofTible. 
 
 Richard. AnOathisof no moment .being not toofce 
 Before a true and lawfull Magiftrate, 
 That hath authentic ouer htm that fweares. 
 //wryhad nonc.but did vGirpe the place. 
 Then feeing 'twas he that made you to depofe., 
 YourOath,my Lord.is vaine and fnuolous. 
 Therefore to Armes : and Father doe but thmke, 
 How fweet a thing it is to weare a Crowne, 
 Within whofe Circuit is Elifjum, 
 And all that Poet: faine of Bhfle and Toy. 
 Why doe we linger thus? I cannot reft, 
 Vntill the White Role that I weare, be dy'de 
 Eaen in the luke-warm blood of Hmriei heart. 
 
 Terly. Richtrd ynough: I will be King.or dye. 
 Brotber^thou fhalt to London preiently, 
 And whet on Wmwrf^lothis Enterprifr. 
 
 Thou 
 
150 
 
 The third Tart of Henry theSixt. 
 
 Thou RJcbard (halt to the Duke of Norfolhe. 
 
 And tell him pnutly of our intent. 
 
 You <*Wrf fhall vr.to my Lord CMam, 
 
 With whom the Kentifhmen will willingly rife. 
 
 In them I miff: for (bey are Souldion, 
 
 Wiie,courous,Ubetan,full of fpint. 
 
 While you ire rhu imploy'd, whac telteth more? 
 
 But that I (eeke occafion how to of* , 
 
 And f the King not prruie to my Drift, 
 
 Not any of the Houfe of Lancaft*. 
 
 Enter Gatnd. 
 
 But ftay.what Newts? Why commit thou in fuoh 
 pofef 
 
 Gabritl. The Cfcxene, 
 With aH the Nonheroe Earles and Lords, 
 Intend here to befiege yon in your CaWe. 
 She Is bird by.wlthtwenticthoufandmen: 
 And therefore fortifie your HoULmy Lord . 
 
 rerkt- I.with my Sword. 
 What ? think'ft thou,that we feare them ? 
 Sloord and Richard, you (hall day with me, 
 My Brother Mountague (hall pofle to London. 
 Let Noble wjnwc^. A&Sww.and ihe reft, 
 Whom wehaue left Protedors of the King, 
 With powrttull Pollicie ftrengthen ihemielues, 
 And truft not Emple Heary t noi his Caches. 
 
 Mourn. Brother, I goe: Jle winne them,feare U not 
 And thai moft humbly I doe take my Icaue. 
 
 Exit CMountogut. 
 
 To** SuIlM.mdSa Hugh Mortimer Ju*VnMn 
 You are come to Sandall In a hippie houre. 
 The Armie of the Queenc meane to beficge v. 
 
 lokn. Shee (haft not neede, wce'le mme her in ike 
 Seld. 
 
 Torkg. What.with fiue thoufsnd men ? 
 
 KicbortL [.with fiue hundred.Fathei.for anecde. 
 A Woman's gcoerall: what fhould we fearc ? 
 
 A Mx-ch $arn, <$. 
 
 Edvard. 1 hears theU Drunrmes 
 let's fet our men in order, 
 And iffue forth.and bid them Battaile ftraight. 
 
 Torkffutt men to twaitiet though the oddes be great , 
 I doubt not, Vnckie.of our Viftorie. 
 Many a Battaile hauc I wonne in France, 
 When as the Enetnie hath beene tenne to one* 
 Why (hould I not now haue the like fuccoTt ? 
 
 Alarum. Exit. 
 
 Enter Kialaad.md bit Tut^. 
 
 Rutland. Ah,whliher (Kail I flye.to fcape their hands 
 Ah Tutor , look* where bloody Clifford comes. 
 
 Clifrd. Chplaiaeav/ay.thy Pdefthood faues thy lii e 
 As for the Brat of (his accurfed I>jke, 
 Whofe Father Oew my Father , be llaU dye. 
 
 Tutor. And I .my Lord, will beare him company. 
 
 Cliff**. Souldws^way with him. 
 
 Tw. Ah a^n^rnunhernot this tnoocem Child, 
 LeaRthoubthactdbothorCodaiidMai **- 
 
 Clifford. 
 
 Or Is it reare.that makes him clofc Kb eyes '. 
 He open them. 
 
 Rutland, So looks the pent-rpLyon ore the Wretch, 
 That trembles vnder hs dcooonng Pawes. 
 And fo he walkes^nfulting o're his Prey, 
 And fo he comes.to rend his Limbes a/under. 
 Ah gentle Clffferd,k\\\ me with thy Sword. 
 And not with fuch a cniell threatning Looke. 
 Sweet Clifford heare me fpeakc.befbrc I dye : 
 I am too meane a fubied for thy Wrath, 
 Be thou reueng'd on men.and let me Hue. 
 
 Clifford. In vaine thou fpeak'ft.poore Boy : 
 My Fathers blood hath ftopt the paflage 
 Where thy words (hould enter. 
 
 Rutland, Then let nry Fathers blood open it againe, 
 He is a rmn,znd fofferd cope with him. 
 
 Clifford. Had 1 thy Brethren here, their liu and i bine 
 Were not reuenge fufrlcient for me -. 
 No,if I digg'd vp thy fore-fathers Graoes, 
 And hung their rotten Coffins vp in Chaynes, 
 It could not flake mine ire,nor enfe my heart. 
 The fight of any of the Houfe of Tarkg, 
 It as a furie to torment my Souls i 
 And (iU I root out their accurfed Line, 
 And leauenotooealiue.I liuc in Hell. 
 Therefore 
 
 0W.Oh let me pray .before I take my death : 
 To thee J pray;(weet Clifford piity me. 
 
 Clifford. Such piny as my Rapiers point afiords. 
 
 Rutland. I neuer did thee her me: why wilt thou day 
 me? 
 
 Clifford. Thy Father bath. 
 
 Rutland. But 'twas ere I was borne. 
 Thou haft one Sonne, for his fake piny me, 
 Lcaft in reuenge thereof, fith Cod is tuft, 
 He be as mifcrabty Qame as I. 
 Ah,let me liue in Prifon all my dsyes, 
 And when I giue occafion of offence, 
 Then let me dye,for now thou haft no caufe. 
 
 Clifford. No caufe? thy Father flew my Fatheitthert- 
 fore dye. 
 
 Rutland. Dyfaciaula*lvfiamxijHtJlatU4. 
 
 Clifford. Piantagenet, I come Plantageaa : 
 And this thy Sonnes blood c leauing to my Blade, 
 Shall ruft vpon my Weapon, till thy Wood 
 Congeal'd with this.doe make me wipe otf both. Exit. 
 
 four Richard,Ddtf / Terif. 
 
 rH^.The Army of the Qu^ene hath got the field: 
 My Vnckles both are flaine, in refcumg me } 
 And all my folio wers, to the eager foe 
 Tume backed flye,like Shipsl>efore the Winde, 
 Or Lambes purfa'd by hunger-flamed Wolues. 
 My Sonnes ,God knowes what hath bechanced them: 
 8ut this I know, they haue demean'd themiel ues 
 Like men borne to Renowne, by Life or Death. 
 Three times did TSftard make a Lane to me, 
 And thrice crv'de,Courage Fatber.fight it out i 
 And full as oft came Edvard to my fide, 
 With Purple Faulchion.ptinted to the Hilt, 
 In blood of thofe that bed encountred him ; 
 And when the nardyeft Warriors did retyre, 
 Rjcbvd cry'de,Charg,and giue no foot of ground, 
 Aader/de t ACrowiw,of dfc glorious Torrme, 
 
The tterd Tart of Henry theSixt. 
 
 AScepter,oran EariruyScpuJcnre 
 
 Wuh this we ch&rg'd agame : but out alas, 
 
 We bodg'd jJine, as I baue fee ne a Swan 
 
 With bootleife labour fwimme againft theTy de, 
 
 And fpend her (trengrh with ouer-m seeding, Waues. 
 
 A [hart Alffrum vttbm. 
 Ahhearke.the ratall followers doe pyrfue, 
 And I am fsinr,and cannot flye their Ajrier 
 And were I ftrong,! would not /Hunne rheu ftifie. 
 The Sands are numbred.that makes vp my Life, 
 Here rouft I ftay.and here coy Life muA end. 
 
 nttr 
 
 tbf joung Pr,act,andSouUter, 
 
 Corns bloody Clifftrd, rough N 
 
 I date your quenchlefTe furie 10 more rag* . 
 
 I am youtButt.and I ibide yout Shot. 
 
 Nertbamt. Yeeld to Out rnercy.proud PLintagenet. 
 
 Cltfftrd. I ,to fuch mercy,as his ruthlcfle Arme 
 Withdowne-rtgbt payment, fhew'd vnto^ny Father. 
 Now Pbaetaa hath tumbled from his Carte, 
 
 d made an Eueningat i he Noone-tide Prick. 
 
 Torkf My afhes.as the Phcmix.may bring forth 
 A Birdjihst will reuenge vpon you all : 
 And in that hope,I throw mine eyes to He-aucn, 
 Scorning what etc you can affliifl me wuh. 
 Why come you not ? what, multitudes, and fee re i 
 
 ttf. So Cowards fight, when they csnflye uo further, 
 So Ooues doe peck the Fulcons piercing TaJloni, 
 Sodefperate Th'ccues,all hopekfle of their Liues, 
 Breathe out Inucftiucs 'gamft the Officers. 
 
 Ttrkf. Oh Clifford* but bethinke ihce once sgaine, 
 And in thy thought ore-run my former time : 
 And if thou canfr.for blufliing.view this fce, 
 And bite thy tongue,that flanders biro with Cowardice, 
 Whofe frowne hath made the* faint and flye crc thi. 
 
 Clifford. I will not bandie with thee word for word, 
 
 i huckler wuhthee blowei twice two for one. 
 
 Qutrne. Hold valiant Clifford, for a thoufaod caufes 
 I would prolong a while cheTraytors Life: 
 Wrath make* him deafe; fpeake thou NortbumberlmiL 
 
 tTthuaii.Hol&CHferdAoenQi honor him fomuch, 
 To pt ick thy finger,though 10 wound his heart. 
 What valour were ic,when a Curie doth gtmne, 
 For one tothruft hi HandbetwecnehisTeerh, 
 Whejihemighi fpurne him with huFoot away * 
 It is Wat res pnre.to take all Vantages, 
 And tenne to one, is no impeach of Valour. 
 . Clifford. I, I, fo ftnuea the Woodcocks with the 
 ynne. 
 
 Wtnbicmb So doth the Connie fttuggle in ih 
 et . 
 
 vr^. Socriumph Thetrues vpon their conquer'd Booty, 
 So True men yeeld with Robbers, fo o're-rnatcru. 
 
 Norihumt> What would your Grace haue done vnto 
 
 Cocnrmake him Hand vpon this Mole-hill here, 
 
 \M raught at Mouniames *v-ich out-ftretchedArrocj, 
 Y parted but the fhadow wuh his Hand. 
 What, was it you that would be England* King ? 
 
 i'j you that reuell'd in our Parliament, 
 And made Pre&chmem of your high Defcent * 
 Where jce your MVffc of Sonnes.to back you now 
 The wnton <^rr4.nd tKe-Iufiie Cetrgtf 
 
 And whete's that valiant CroolubackProdigie, 
 
 Dietn?,jooi Boy .that with his grumbling voyce 
 
 Waj wonc to cbeare his Dad in Mutmtes ? 
 
 Or with the reftwhere is your Dariing,%<*&8x// 
 
 Looke Tvrkf.l ftayn'd this Napkin with the blood 
 
 That valiant Cttffvrd,vii& hit Rapiers point, 
 
 Made iffue from the Boforne of the Boy . 
 
 And if thine eyes can water for his death, 
 
 1 giue tfiee this to due thy Checkes withai! 
 
 Alas poore T*ks t but char. I hate tbee deadly. 
 
 I ihould lament ehy mifeiable Aace 
 
 I prythce grieue,to wake me merry .JW^ 
 
 Wha t ,haih shy fierie heart fo parent thine eucray !es, 
 
 That not a Teare can fstl/or Rutljnds death > 
 
 Why art thou pauenr ,m an ? chou fhould' ftbe mad: 
 
 And l.to make thee mad, doe mock thee thus. 
 
 Stampe.raue.and fret.that 1 may fing and dance. 
 
 Thou would'ft be fee'dj fee, to make me fport : 
 
 Turks cannot fpeake.vnlefl* he weare a Ctowne. 
 
 A Crowne for Tarkf ; and Lords.bow lo we to turn j 
 
 Hold you his hands, whilcft I doe fee tt on. 
 
 I marry Srr,now looket he like a King . 
 
 I.this is he that tooke King He* Chaire, 
 
 And this is he was his adopted Heue, 
 
 But how is it,that great Plantagmet 
 
 Is crown'd fo foone.and broke his folemne Oath ? 
 
 ^s 1 bethinke me you fhould not be King. 
 
 TUI our Kirjg Henry had fhooke hands withDeath 
 
 And will you pale youi head in Hctntj Giory, 
 
 And rob his Temples of the Diademe, 
 
 Now in his Life.againft your holy Oath ? 
 
 Oh 'tis a fault too too vnpaidonable. 
 
 Off with the Gowne-.and with the Oowne,his Head, 
 
 And whileilwebrcathe,take(ime to doe him dead. 
 
 Clifford. That is roy Office, for my Fathers fake. 
 
 Qtytnt Nay ftay , lei's heazc the Or<KOQi hee 
 nukes 
 
 Ttrkt. Shee- Wolfe of France, 
 Boc worfe then Wolues of prance. 
 Whofe Tongue more poyfons then the Adders Tooih : 
 How ill-befeeming is it in thy Sex, 
 To triumph like an Amazonian Trull, 
 Vpon their Woes.whom Fortune captiuates i 
 Bucttuc thy Face ii Viiard-l:ke,vncriangiog, 
 Made impudent with vfc of euill deedes. 
 \ would aflay,pro wd Qyecne.to make thee blulh. 
 Jo tell thee whence thou cam ft.of whom denu'd. 
 Were (hame enough, to (harne thee, 
 Were thou not fliamelelTc. 
 Thy Father beares the type of King of Naples, 
 Of both the Siols.and lerufalem, 
 Yet not fo wealtbie as an Engli(h Yeoman. 
 Hath thai poore Monarch taught thee to mfult? 
 It needes not^ior it bootes thee not.prowd Queeae, 
 Vnlefle the Adage muft be verify 'd, 
 That Beggers mounted.runne their Horfe to death. 
 TtsBeautie that doth oft make Women prowd, 
 But God heknowej.thy fhare thereof is foall 
 Tis Vertue,thatdoth make them moft adrnu'd, 
 The contrary.doth make ihee woodted at. 
 Tis Gouernment that makes them feemeDiuine, 
 The want ihereof.maktt the abhominabk. 
 Thou art as oppofue to eucry good, 
 UfAtAatiftea arevntovs, 
 Or as the South to the Sfftentrton. 
 OhT/gresHcart.wtapt in aWomansHide, 
 
The tkird Vartjf Henry tkSixt. 
 
 Who hauing pincht a fev/^nd made them cry 1 , 
 The reft fland all aloofe,and barkc at him. 
 So far'd our Father with his Enemies, 
 So fied his Enemies my Warlike Father: 
 Me thinkes 'tis prize enough to be hi* Sonnc. 
 Sec how the Wc-roing opes her golden Gates, 
 And takes her farwell of the glorious Sunne. 
 How well referable? it the prune of Youth, 
 Trimm'd like a Yonker,prauncing to his Looe ? 
 
 Ed. J>axle mine eyes, or doe I fee tbree Sunnes ? 
 
 Kich.Three glorious Sunoes,each one a perfect Sunne, 
 Not feperated with the racking Clouds, 
 But feuer'd in a pale cleare-ihining Skye. 
 See,fce,they ioy ne,cmbrace,and (eeme to kifTe, 
 As if they vow'd fome League inuiolable. 
 Now are they bat one Lampe.one Ligbt,one Sunne t 
 In this,the Heauen figures fome euenr. 
 
 Edsmrd. Tis wondrous ftrange, 
 The like yet neuer heard of. 
 I thinke it cites vs(Brother)to the field, 
 That wee,the Sonnes of braue Plaatagma, 
 Each one alreadie blazing by our meedes, 
 Should notwithftanding ioyneour Lights cogetle; 
 And ouer.fhine the Earth,a* this the World. 
 What ere it bodet, hence-forward will I bears 
 Vpon my Targuet three faire (hining Sunnes. 
 
 Richard. Nay.beare three Daughters: 
 By your leaue, 1 fpeake it, 
 You louethe Breedtr better then the Male. 
 
 Ertir one Moving. 
 
 But what an thou.whofe heauie Lookes Fore-cell 
 Some dreadful! fiory hanging on thy Tongue t 
 
 Meffl Ah.one that was a wofull looker on, 
 When as the Noble Duke of Yorke was flaioe, 
 Your Princely Fathct,and my louing Lord. 
 
 dvtrdi. Oh fpeake no more, for I bane heard too 
 much. 
 
 Rrckvd. Sayhowhedy-de.forlwillhearcttalL 
 
 Afeff. Enurroncd he was with many foct, 
 And ftood againft them, as the hope of Troy 
 Againft the Greekes,tbat would haue entredTroy* 
 Bat Herdlet himfeife rouft yeeld to oddes : 
 And many ftroakes.ihoogh with a little Axe, 
 Hewes downe and fells the harde(t-tymbr'd Oake. 
 By many hands yourFather was fubdu'd, 
 But onely flaught'red by the irefull Anne 
 Of vn-relenting C/^r^and the Queene: 
 Who aown'd the gracious Duke in high dcfpighr, 
 Laugh'd in hi* face : and when with griefete wept, 
 The ruthlelTe Queene eaue him, to dry hi* Cheches, 
 A Napkin^rerped in the harmeldTe blood 
 Of fweet young Rasijnd,bj rough CtijfirJ flaioe t 
 And after many (come*, many fouie taunts* 
 They tooke his Head,nd on the Gates of Yorke 
 They fet the fame,aod there it doth remaifle, 
 The faddefl fpeftacle that ere I vieWd. 
 
 ffao'd.Svittt Duke of Yorke.our Prop to leone vpon, 
 Now thou art gone, wee hane no Starre,no Stay. 
 Oh C//^r^,boyftVou Clffird thou haft flame 
 The flowre of JEurope,for his Cheualrir, 
 And trecheroufly haft thou vanquifnt him, 
 For hand to hand he would haue vanquish: thee; 
 Now my Soules Pallaee h become a Prifon: 
 A h, would the breake from hence, that this my body 
 Might 
 
 How could'fl thoa drayne the Life-blood of the Child, 
 To bid the Father wipe hit eyes withall, 
 And yet be fecne to btre Womans face ? 
 Women are foft.mildeMjmifull.and fleiible; 
 Thoo,ftrn>e,obdume,fjimie,rough,iemorfelefre. 
 Bidft thou me rage? why now thou haft thy with. 
 Would'ft haue me wcepe? why now thou haft thy will. 
 ?or raging Wind blowei vp inceflant fhowers, 
 And when the Rage al!aye*,the Raine begin*. 
 Thefe Teares are my fweet Ratlaadi Obfequies, 
 And euery drop cryci vengeance for his death, 
 'Gainit thee fell Clif>rd,nd thee falfc French-woman. 
 
 Ntnbitmk. Befhrew me.but h'u paflions rnoocsmc fo, 
 That hardly can I .check my eyes from Teares. 
 
 Tcrkf. That Face of his, 
 The hungry Caniballs would not haue toucht, 
 Would not hiue ftayn'd with blood: 
 But you are moreinhumane/nore inexorable, 
 Ohjtenne times more then Tyeers of Hyrcania. 
 See.ruthlefTe Quecne,a haplefle Pathers Teares: 
 Thii Cloth thoudipd'ft in blood of my fweei Boy, 
 And I with Teares doe wafh the blood away. 
 JCwpe thou theNapkin,and goeboaftof this, 
 And if thoa tell'ft the heauie ftorie right, 
 Vpon my Soule.the hearers will fhed Teares : 
 Yea.euen my Foes will fhed fart-falling Teares, 
 And fay, Alas, it was a pittious deed. 
 There,take the Ctowne.and with the Crownr,my Curie, 
 And in thy need,fuch comfort come to thee, 
 As now] reape at thy too cruell hand. 
 Hard-hearted Cliftrd.uYt me from the World, 
 My Soulc to Heauen.my Blood vpon your Heads. 
 
 Ntrthum6.h& he been (laughter-man to all my Kinne, 
 I (hould not for my Life but weepe with him, 
 To fee how inly Sorrow gripes his Soule. 
 
 <*een. What.weeping ripe.my Lord NortbvmhrloMlt 
 Thinke bat vpon the wrong he did vs all, 
 And that will quickly drie thy melting Teares. 
 
 Clifford. Heere'i for my Oath, heere's for my Father* 
 Death. 
 
 Qieecnt. And heere's to right our gentle-hearted 
 King. 
 
 Tarke. Open thy Gate of Mercy, gracious God, 
 My Soule flyes through thefe wounds, to feeke out thee. 
 
 iue*t.O& with his Head,and fet it on Yorke Gates, 
 So Tarkf may ouer-lookc the Towne of Yorke. 
 Exit. 
 
 A March. Enttr Edward, Richard, 
 aad their pmtr. 
 
 * Edward. I wonder how our PrincelyFather fcap't : 
 Or whether he be fcap't away, or no, 
 From CUfardi and NertkumbtrlmuLt purfuit ? 
 Had he been ta'ne.we (hculd haue heard the newes; 
 Had he beene (lain?, we (hould haue heard the newes: 
 Or had he fcap*t.me thinkes we (hould haue heard 
 The happy tidings of his good efcape. 
 How fares my Brother? why is he fo fad? 
 
 Richard. 1 cannot ioy.vntill 1 berefolu'd 
 Where our right valiant Father is become. 
 I fawhim intlteBattaile range about, 
 And watcht him how he fingled Clifford, forth. 
 Me thought he bore him in the thickeft troupe, 
 As doth a L yon in a Heard of Neat, 
 Or as a Bcare eneompafrd round with Dogges t 
 
The ttmrdTartofKirtK Henry tbeSixt. 
 
 Might in the ground be clofed vp in reft : 
 For neuer henceforth (Kail I ioy agatoe r 
 Neuer, ob ntuer (Kail I fee more ioy. 
 
 T^ch. I cannot weepe: for all my bodies moyfture 
 Scarfe ferues to quench ray Furnace-burning hart : 
 Nor can my tongue vnloade my hearts great burthen, 
 F felfc-fame winde that I fhould fpeake wuhall, 
 ft kindling coalts that fires all my breft. 
 And bnines me vp with flames, that tears would quench* 
 To wcpe, is to make leffc the depth of greefe: 
 Teares then for Babes; Blowes,and Rcuenge for mee. 
 Richard, I beare thy name, He venge thy death, 
 Or dye renowned by attempting it. 
 
 Ed, His name that valiant Duke bath left with theet 
 His Dukedome, and hit Chaire with me is left. 
 
 Rieb. Nav,if thou be that Princely Eagles Bird, 
 Shew thy deuent by gazing 'gainft the Sunne: 
 For Chsire and Dukedome, Throne and Kingdoms (ay, 
 Either that is thine, or elfe thou wer't not his. 
 
 March. Eater JTarwickf,Ma-<{iiefsMeantaetae f 
 
 ami their Amy. 
 Warwick, Hour now faire Lords ? What fake? What 
 
 ncwes abroad ? 
 
 "Kfeb. Great Lord of Warwicke,if we fiiould teeorap 
 Our balefiill newes, and at each words deliuesance 
 Stab Poniards in our ftefh, till all were told, 
 The words would adde more anguifti then the wounds, 
 
 valiant Lord.the Duke ofYorke is flaine. 
 
 EA*. O Warwicke, Warwicke, thitPlanttgenet 
 Which held tbee dcerely, as his Soules Redemption, 
 Is by the fterne Lord Clifford done to death. 
 
 War. Tendayesago, drown'd thefe newet in team 
 And now to adde more meafnre to your woes, 
 le ome to tell you things (1th then befalne. 
 After che bloody Fray it Wakeficld fought. 
 Where your braue Father breath' d bis hceft gaspe, 
 Tydingi , as fwiftly as the Poftcs could runne. 
 Were brought me of your Loffe, and bis Depart. 
 
 1 then in London, keeper of the King, 
 
 Muftcr'd my Soldiers, gathered flock cj ofrriend*, 
 
 Marcht toward S. Albons.to intercept the Queene, 
 
 Bearing the King in my behalfe along : 
 
 For by my Scouts, I was aducrtlfed 
 
 That (he was comming with a full intent 
 
 Todafh our lite Decree in Parliament, 
 
 Touching King Hevries O*eh,andyour Succefsion i 
 
 Short Tale to make, we at S. Albons met, 
 
 Our Battailes ioyn'd, and both fides fiercely fought i 
 
 But whether 'twas the coldncde of the King, 
 
 Who look'dfull gently on his warlike Queene, 
 
 That robb'd my Soldiers of their heated Spleene. 
 
 Or whether 'twas report of her fuccefie, 
 
 Or more then common frare of Cliffords Rigour, 
 
 Who thunders to his Csptiues.Blood and Death, 
 
 I cannot tudge : but to conclude with truth, 
 
 Their Weapons like to Lightning, came and went 
 
 Our Souldiets like the Night.Owles hzie flight, 
 
 Or like a lazie Threfhet with a FLxi'.e, 
 
 Fell gently downe.as tf they ftrucke their Friends* 
 
 I cheer 'd them vp with iuftice of our Caufe, 
 
 With promife of high pay.and gren Rewards : 
 
 But all in vaine, they had no Heart to fight, 
 
 And we (in them) no hope to win the day, 
 
 So that we fled the King vnto the Queene, 
 
 Lord Currgt. youj Brother , Notfolke, and roy Selfe, 
 
 In hafte, port hafte. TB come to loyne with you ; 
 For in the Marches heerc we beard you were, 
 Making another Head, to fight agstne. 
 
 Ed. Where is the Duke of Norfoike.gentle Warwick? 
 And when came Gtargt from Burgundy to England? 
 
 intr. Some fa miles off the Duke is with the Soldiers, 
 And for your Brother he was lately fen t 
 From your kinde Aunt Duccheffe of Borgundie, 
 With ayde of Souldiers to this ncedfull Warre. 
 
 cd.Twas oddes belikc.when vfiliant Warwick fled: 
 Oft beue I heard his praifes in Purfuitc, 
 But ne're till now, his Scsndallof Retire. 
 
 War. Nor now my Scandail Richa,:d,doft ehoo heare: 
 For thou (halt know this (Irong right hand of mine, 
 Can plocke the Diadem from faint Hsmiei bead, 
 And wring the awefull Scepter from his Fift, 
 Were he as famous, and as bold in Warre, 
 As he is fam'd for Mildnefle, Peace.and Prayer. 
 
 Ricb. I know it well Lord Warwick,b!amc me no:, 
 Tis louc 1 beare thy glories tnakeme fpeake i 
 But in this troublous time, what's* to be done t 
 Shall we goahrow awiy our Coates of Steele, 
 And wrap our bodies in blacke mourning Gowne*, 1 
 Numb'ringour Aue-Maries with our Beads ? 
 Or (hall we on the Helmets of our Foes 
 Tell our Deuotion with reuengefull Arrow ? 
 If for the hft, fay I, and to it Lords. 
 
 War. Why therefore Warwick came to fedt you out, 
 And therefore comes tny Brother yiow.tagie : 
 Attend me Lords, the proud infulting Qucene, 
 With Clifford, aod the haught Northuroberlsnd, 
 And of their Feather, many moe proud Birds, 
 Haue wrought the cafie-fncldng King, like Wax. 
 He fwore confent to your SuccelUon, 
 His Oath enrolled in the Parliament. 
 And now to London all the crew are gone. 
 Tofrnftrate both his Oath,and what befKte 
 May make againft the houfe of Lancafter. 
 Their power (I thinke)is thirty thoufaod flrong s 
 Now, if the helpe of Norfolk,and my felfc, 
 With all the Friends that thou braae Eade of Mwrf*, 
 Among'ftthe toning Welshmen can'ft procure, 
 Will but amount to fiue and twenty thouCand, 
 Why Via, to London will we march, 
 And once againe, beftride our foaming Steeds, 
 And once againe cry Charge vpon our Foes, 
 But neuer once againe turne backe and fly e. 
 
 Rich. I, now roe thinks I heare great Warwick fpeak; 
 Ne're may he Hue to fee a Sun-fhine day. 
 That cries Retire, if Warwicke bid himilay. 
 
 Ed. Lord Warwicke, on thy (boulder will I lease, 
 And when thon faiI(t(asGod forbid the hcure) 
 Maft Edvard fall, which perillheauen forcfcnd. 
 
 V*r. No longer Esrle of March.but Duke o( Yorke 
 The next degree,!* Englands Royall Throne : 
 For King of England (halt thon brpreclaim'd 
 In euery Burrough as we paflc along , 
 And he that throwes not vp his cap for ioy, 
 Shall for the Fault make forfeit of hisbead. 
 K ing edard, valiant Tabard WoaKtague : 
 Stay we no longer, dreaming of Renowne. 
 But found the Trumpet s,and about ourTaske. 
 
 Rieb. Then Clifford, were thy heart as hard as Steele, 
 As thou haft (hewne it flimieby thy deeds, 
 I cornc to pierce it, or to giue thee mine. 
 
 vpDrumsCod and S.George for 
 
The thirdTartofKing Henry theSixt 
 
 War. How now? what nc wet i" 
 Mtf. The Duke o f Nor folkc fen d s you word by me, 
 The Queenc it comming with a puifiant Hoaft, 
 And cranes your company ,for fptedy counfell. 
 War. Why then it foru, braue Warriors^et's away. 
 Extant Om*tt. 
 
 Fttvrfi. nttribKingfke>>eene, Clifford, Nertbum- 
 rinu, with Dramau and 
 Tritmfenu. 
 
 Jl*. Welcome my Lord.to this braue town of Yorke, 
 Yonder* the head of that Arch-enemy, 
 That fought to be incorapaft with your Crovme. 
 Doth not the obieit cheere your heart,my Lord. 
 
 K. I,i5 the rocltss cheare them that feare their wrack, 
 To fee this fight,tt irkes my very foule : 
 With hold reuenge(deereGod)'tis not my fault, 
 Not wittingly bauel inftiftg'diDy Vow. 
 
 Clif. My gtaciousXiege, this too much lenity 
 And harmfull pittyroult be lay d a fide : 
 To whom do Lyons caft their gentle Lookes f 
 Not to the Beaft, that would viurpe their Den. 
 Whofe hand is that the Forreft Beare doth licke ? 
 Not his that fpoyles her yongbefore her face. 
 Who fcapes the lurking Serpent* mortal! fling ? 
 Not he that feu his foot vpon her backs. 
 Tbefroalleft Wormc will tume, being troden on, 
 And Doues will pe eke in fafegard of their Brood. 
 Ambitious Yorke, did leueU at thy Crowne, 
 Thou fmiling, while he knit his angry browes. 
 He but a Duke, would haue his Sonne a King, 
 And raife his iiTuc like a louing Site. 
 Thou being a King, bleft with a goodly fonne > 
 >id'ft yeeld confcnt to disinherit him : 
 Which argued thee a moftvnlouingFather. 
 Vnreafonable Creatures feed their young, 
 And though mans face be fearefull to their eyes, 
 Yet in protection of their tender ones. 
 Who hath not feene them euen with thofe wings, 
 Which fometime they haue vs'd with fearfuil flight, 
 Make wane with him that climb'd vnto their neft, 
 Offering their owne liues in their yongs defence? 
 ?or fhame,my JLiege, make them your Prefiden t : 
 Were it not pitty that this goodly Boy 
 Should loofe his Birth-right by his Fathers fault, 
 And long heereafter fay vnto his childe, 
 What my greatGrandfather,andGrandfire got, 
 My caselelTe Father fondly gaue away. 
 Ah, what a {home were this? Looke on the Boy, 
 And let his manly race, v^ich promifeth 
 SucceflefuU Fortune ftcele thy melting heart. 
 To hold thine ownc.andleaue thine owne with him. 
 
 FuU well hath CUfrrd plaid the Orator, 
 Inferring arguments of mighty force : 
 But C/jjfm/rell me, did'ft thouneuer hcare, 
 That things ill got,had euer bad fucceffe. 
 And happy al wayes was it for that Sonne, 
 Whofe Fatter for his hoording went to hell : 
 lie leaue my Sonne my Veruious deeds bebinde, 
 And would my father had left me no more : 
 For all the reft is held at fuch a Rate, 
 As brings a thoufand fold more care to kcepe. 
 Then ia pofTeffion any iot of pleafure. 
 AhCofin Yoike, would thy bea Friends did knw, 
 
 How ft doth greeue me that my bead is beere. 
 
 ^.My Lord cheerevp your fpirits.our foesarenye, 
 And this foft courage makes your Followers faint : 
 You promifl Knighthood to our forward fonne, 
 Vnfbeath your fwotd,wid dub him prcfently. 
 
 King. Ednard Plantagentt, arife a Knight, 
 And Itarne this LeiTon; Draw thy Sword in right. 
 
 It*. My gracious Father,by yoor Kingly Icaue, 
 lie draw it as Apparant to the Crowoe, 
 And in that quarreJUvfe it to the death. 
 
 Clif. Why that is fpokcn like a toward Prince. 
 
 Enter altofinger. 
 
 JHef. RoyaU Commanders, be in readinefle, 
 For with a Band of thirty thoufand men, 
 Comes Warwick* backing of the Duke of Yorke, 
 And in theTownes as they do march along, 
 Proclaims hira King, and many fiye to him. 
 Darraigne your battel),for they are at hand. 
 
 Clif. I would your Highnefk would depart the geld, 
 The Qjieene hath bcft fuccefle wben you are abfcnt. 
 
 fight. 
 
 Prin. My RoyallFatber.cheerethefeNoble Lords. 
 And hearten thofe that fight in your defence t 
 Vnlbcathyoor Sword,goodFher: Cry S.George. 
 
 March. Eater Ed**djraricks t RUbard t Cl4raKt t 
 
 fJa>. Now periut'd Heary, wilt thou kneel for grace? 
 And fet thy Diadem vpon my head? 
 Or bide the mortall Fortune of the field. 
 
 Qu. Go rate thy Minions, proud infulting Boy, 
 Becomes it thee to be thus bold in terrr.es, 
 Before thy Soueraigne,and thy lawfull King ? 
 
 d. lamhisKing^ndheOiouldbowhisknee: 
 I wax adopted Heire by his confent. 
 
 Cla. Sin ce wheo.his Oath is broke: for as I heare, 
 You that are King, though he do wears the Crowne, 
 Haue caus'd him oy new Ad of Parliament, 
 To blot out me, and put his owne Sonne In. 
 
 Clif. And reafon too, 
 Who fhould fncceede the Father, but the Soone. 
 
 Rich. Are you there Butcher? O,I cannot fpeake. 
 
 Clif. 1 Crooke-back^iere I ftand to am'wer thee, 
 Or any he.theproudefi of thy fort. 
 
 Rich. Twas you that kill'd yong Rtnland.was it not? 
 
 Clif. l,sBd old Yorke.ar.dyw not fatisfied. 
 
 Rich. For Gods fakelords giue fignail to the fight. 
 
 War. Whatfay'fttbouflbfry, 
 Wilt thou yeeid the Crowne? (yon fpedS 
 
 Qtr. Whyhownowlong-torigu'dWarwicke,dare 
 When you and I, met at S.*^#ow laft, 
 Your legges did berter feruice then your hands. 
 
 Var. Then'twasmy tuinetofiy, andnow'tisihiae; 
 
 Clif. You faid fo much before.and yet you Bed. 
 
 War. 'Twas not y out valor C/ijfenr droue me thence. 
 
 Mr ."No, nor your manhood that diuft make you ftay. 
 
 JKieh. NoKhaoiberland,Iboldiheereuercctly, 
 BreakeofF the parley ,for fcarfe I can retrains 
 The execution of my big'fwolne heart 
 Vpoa that C^W,that crudl ChiltUillei. 
 
 Cltf. i flew thy Father,caPft thou hira aChild > 
 
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 Rich. I like a Oaftard.and a treacherous Cowzrd, 
 Ai ihou didd'ft kill our tender Brother Rutland, 
 Jut ere Sunfet.lle make thee curfe the deed: 
 
 King. Haue done with words (my Lords) end hear* 
 me fpcake. 
 
 Q*. Defie them tben,or els hold dole thy lip*. 
 
 King- I prythee giue no limits to my Tongue, 
 am a King.and priuiledg'd to fpeke. 
 Ciif.My Liege.the wound that bred this meeting hert 
 Cannot be cur d by Words,thcrefore be ftill. 
 
 Rich. Then Executioner vnfheath thy (word : 
 / him that made vs all, I am rc(olu'd, 
 ut Clftrdj Manhood.lyes vponhis tongue. 
 
 Ed. Say Hemyjtuil I haue my rieht.or no: 
 i tnoufand men haue broke their Parts to day, 
 That nc're (hall dine, vnleffe thou yeeld theCrowne. 
 
 WAT. If thou deny, their Blond vpon thy head, 
 ! or Yotke in iuQice put's his Armour on. 
 
 Pr.Ed. If thai be right,which Warwick fate* is right, 
 There is no vvrong,buteuety thing is right. 
 
 tr *r. Who euer got thee, there thy Mother frauds, 
 : or well I vpt,chon haft thy Mothers tongue. 
 
 <%u. Bot thou arc neytber like thy Sire nor Damme, 
 iuc like a. foule mifhapcn Srygmstkke, 
 Mark'd by the Deftiuies to be auoidcd, 
 As vcnoaic Toades, or Lizards dreadfull flings. 
 
 R^h. IronofNaples.hid with Englifli gilt, 
 Whofe Father bearcs the Title of a King, 
 As if a Channel! fhould be call d the Sea) 
 Sham'ft thou not, knowing whence thou art extraughr, 
 To let thy tongue dcte& thy bafe-lorce heart. 
 
 e<i. A wifpe of ft raw were worth a thoufand Crowns, 
 To make (his fhame! efle Callet know her fe'.fc : 
 
 n of Greece wa fayrcr farre then thou, 
 Although thy Husband may be Afenelatu ; 
 And ne're was Ag*itm*ms Brother wrong'd 
 *y that fjlfe Woman, as this King by thee. 
 His Father reuel'd m the heart of France, 
 
 tm'd the King,an<} made the Dolphin ftoope : 
 And ha d he match'd according to bis State, 
 He might hiiie kept that glory tothis day. 
 Bui when he tooke a begger to his bed, 
 Ami grac'd thy poore Sire with his Bridal! day, 
 5uen then that Sun-fhine brew'd a (howre for him, 
 That wifht his Fathers fortunes forth of France, 
 Arid iieap'd (edition on his Crowneat home : 
 "or what hath broach'd this tumult but thy Pride ? 
 -lad'ft thou bene mecke.our Title ftill had flept, 
 And weTnpitty of the Gentle King, 
 Had fl'pt our Claime, vimll another Age. 
 
 C/j.Buc when we faw,our SunQiine made thy Spring, 
 And that thy Summer bred vs no increafe, 
 We fetthe Ax to thy vfurping Raote : 
 And though the edge hath fomething hit our felues, 
 Yet know frtbu, fince we haue begun to {hike, 
 WeeH nener leaue, till we haoe hcwne thee downs, 
 Or bath'd thy growing.with OUT heated bloods. 
 
 Ed*. And in this refolution, I dtfie thee, 
 NotwilKng any longer Conference, 
 Since thoudenicd'ft the gentle King to fpeake. 
 Sound Trumpets, let our bloody Colours wane. 
 Ami eitbn Viaorie.ot elfeaGraue. 
 $*. Stay Ed*rd. 
 
 EJ. No wrangl.ng Woman, weel no longer fisy, 
 Trwfe words will cofi ten thoufaod hues this day. 
 Exeunt omnet. 
 
 AUrum.Excurfiont. 
 
 IT*. Fore-fpent with Toile, as Runner* with a Race, 
 I lay me downe a little while to breath : 
 For ftrokesieceiu'd.and many blowcs repaid, 
 Haue robb'd my ftroog knit fmewes of their Ri engirt 
 And fpight of fpight, needs muft I reft a-whiJe. 
 
 Enter Edward ntmivg. 
 
 Ed. Smile gentle heauen, or ftrike vngentle death, 
 For this world fro wncs. and Zdamrds Suone is clo wdc-d. 
 
 War. How now my Lord, what bappe? whathopcof 
 good? 
 
 Enter Clarence. 
 
 Cta. Our hap is loffe, our hope but fad diCpaire, 
 Our rankes are broke, and mine followes vs. 
 What counfaile giue you? whether Oiall we flye ? 
 
 Ed. Bootlefle is Right, they follow vs with Wings, 
 And weake we arc, and cannot /bun purfuite. 
 
 Enter Richard. 
 
 ^icb. Ah Warwicke.why haft^ withrf-awnthy felfe? 
 Thy Brothers blood the thirfly earth hatl* drunk, 
 Broach'd with the Steely point of Cliffords Launce : 
 And in the very pangs of death, he cryde, 
 Like to a difmall Clangor heard from fane, 
 Warwickc, reuenge; Brother, reuenge my death, 
 So vndernesth the belly of their Steeds, 
 That ftain'd their Fetl6ckes in his fmoaking blood, 
 The Noble Gentleman gaue vp the ghoft. 
 
 mr. Then let the earth be drunken with our bloodt 
 He kill my Horfe.becaufc I will not flye : 
 Why ftand we like foft-hearted women heere, 
 Wayling our lofles,whiles the Foe doth Rage, 
 And looke vpon, as if the Tragedie 
 Were plaid in ieft, by counterfetting Allots. 
 Hcere on my knee, 1 vow to God aboue, 
 He ncuer pawfe againe, neutr ftand ftill, 
 Till either death hath clos'd thefc eyes of mint , 
 Or Fortune giucn me meafure ofReutnge. 
 
 f d. Oh Warwicke, I do bend my knee wi th thine, 
 And in this vow do chaineray foule to thine : 
 And ere my knee rife from the Earths cold face, 
 I throw my hands, mine eyes, my heart to thee, 
 Thou fetter vp, and piucker downe of Kings: 
 Btfeeching tbee (if with thy will it (lands) 
 That to my Foes this body muft be ptey, 
 Yet that thy brazen gates of heauen may ope, 
 And gtue fweet pafiagc to my fmfull foule. 
 Now Lords, take leaue vntill we meete againe, 
 Where ere it be, in beauen,ot in earth. 
 
 Rich. Brother, 
 
 Giue me thy hind, and gentle Warwicke, 
 Let roe imbrace thee in my weary anr.es : 
 1 that did neuer wcepe, now melt with wo, 
 That Winter (hotild cut off our Spring-time fo, 
 
 <K*r. Away.away: 
 Once more fweet Lords farwell. 
 
 C/4. Yet let vs altogether to onrTroopes, 
 And giue them leaue to flye, that will not ftay: 
 And call them Pillars that will ftand to vs : 
 And if we thriue, promife them fuch rewards 
 As Viftors weare at the Olympian Games. 
 This may plant courage in their quailing breafts, 
 For yet is hope uf Lite and Victory : 
 _ P Foie - 
 
15* 
 
 The thirdTart ofKjng Henry the Sixt. 
 
 Forcflow no longer, make we hence amaine. Exiu*t 
 
 - fittrRicbird *dCltftrd. 
 
 Rich. Now C/^wW,Ihauefingled thee alone, 
 Suppofe this armeis for the Duke of Yorke, 
 And this for Rutland, both bound to reuenge, 
 Wer't thou inuiron'd with a Brazen wall 
 
 C tif. Now ArW,I am with thee heere alone, 
 This is the hand that ftabb'd thy Father Yorke, 
 And this the hand.that flew thy B rother Rutland, 
 And here'* the heart, that triumphs in their death. 
 And cheeres thefe hands, that flew thy Sire and Brother, 
 To execute the like vpon thy felfe. 
 And fohaueatthee. 
 
 Thtj Fifbtsrarwickf comet, Clifferdjlitt. 
 
 Rich. Nay Warwicke.fingle out fome other Chace, 
 For I my felfe will hunt this Wolfe to death. xtunt. 
 
 t/tlarvm. Snter King Henry tdmit. 
 lien. This battell fares liketo the mornings Warre, 
 
 When dying clouds contend, with growing light, 
 
 Vhat time the Shepheard blowing of his nailcs, 
 Can neither call it perfect day, nor night. 
 Now fwayes it this way, like a Mighty Sea, 
 Forc'd by the Tide, to combat with the Winde 
 
 vlo w fwayes it that way, like the felfe- fame Set, 
 
 : orc'd toretyre by furie of the Winde. 
 
 ometime, the Flood preuailes; and than the Winde 
 
 Jo w,one the better : then,anotber beft ; 
 
 loth tugging to be Victors, breft to breft: 
 
 r et neither Conqueror, nor Conquered. 
 
 o is the equall poife of this fell Warre. 
 Heere on this Mole-hill will I fit me downe, 
 
 'o whom God will.theiebe the Vidrorie: 
 
 r or i*M*rg*rttmy Queene,and C/iffirdtoo 
 
 laue chid me from the Battell : Swearing both, 
 They profper beft of all when I am thence. 
 Would I were dead, if Gods good will were fo ; 
 
 : or what is in this world, but Grecfe and Woe. 
 
 >h God! methinkes it were a happy life, 
 fo be no better then a homely Swaine, 
 To fit vpon a hill, as I do now, 
 To carue outDialls queintly,pofnt by point, 
 Thereby to fee theMmatesnow they runne : 
 
 [ow many makes the Houre full compleate, 
 
 low many H oures brings about the Day, 
 
 iow many Dayes will finifh vp the Yeare, 
 
 low many Ycares,a Mortall man may liue. 
 
 V hen this is knowne, t hen to diuide the Times: 
 
 o many Houres, muft I tend my Flocke ; 
 
 o many Houres, muft I take my Reft : 
 
 omany Houres, mufti Contemplate : 
 many Houres, muft I Sport my felfe : 
 many Dayes, my Eweshauebenewithyong: 
 
 o many weekes,ere the poore Fooles will Eane: 
 
 o many yeares, ere I (hall (heere the Fleece : 
 
 o Minutes,Houres,Day,Monthes,and Yeares, 
 
 *aft ouer to the end they were created, 
 Would bring white haires, vnto a Quiet graue. 
 Ah! what a life were this? How fweet? how louely ? 
 Glues not the Hawthorne bufh a fweecer (hade 
 
 'o Shepheards, looking on their filly Sheepe, 
 
 'hen doth a rich Imbroider'd Canopie 
 ~o Kings, that feare their Subiefts treacherie ? 
 
 3hyes,K 
 kodtoca 
 
 doth; a thoufand fold it doth. 
 
 to conclude, the Shepherds homely Curds, 
 
 His cold thinne drinke out of h:s Leather Bottle 
 
 His wonted flcepe, vnder a frefh treei fhade, ' 
 
 All which fecure, and fweetly he enioyes, 
 
 Is farrc beyond a Princes Delicatei : 
 
 Hit Viands fparkling in a Golden Gup, 
 
 His bod i e couched in a curious bed, 
 
 When Care, Miftruft, and Treafon waits on him. 
 
 jllsrm. Enter* Stunt tbtt hah I^Td hit Faher * 
 
 *e dttri : Mid * ftuhtr {ha hah kill d bit Seme at M 
 tbtrdam. 
 
 SM. Ill blowes the winde that profits no body 
 This man whom hand to hand I flew in fight, 
 May be pofleffed with fome ftore of Crownes, 
 A nd I that (haply) take them from him now, 
 May yet (ere ni ght) yeld both my Life and 'them 
 To fome man elfe, as this dead mm doth me. 
 Who's this? Oh God! It is my Fathers face. 
 Whom in this Conflict! (vnwares)haueJcill*d : 
 Oh heauy times! begetting fuch Euenrs. 
 From London, by the King was I preft forth, 
 My Father being the Earle of Warwickes man, 
 Came on the part of Yorke, preft by his Matter : 
 And I, who at his hands receiu'd my life, 
 Haueby my bands, of Life bereaoed him. 
 Pardon me God, 1 knew not what I did : 
 And pardon Father, for I knew not thee. 
 My Teares flwll wipe away thefe bloody markes : 
 And no more words, till they haue flo w'd their fill 
 
 King. O pitteous fpcaacle.' o bloody Times ! 
 Whiles Lyons Warre.and battaile for their Dennes, 
 Poore harmlefle Lambes abide their enmity. 
 Weepe wretched man : He ayde thee Teare for Teare, 
 And let our hearts and eyes, like Ciuill Warre, 
 Be blinde with (eares,and break ore>charg'd with griefc 
 
 Enter Futhtr^tariag of kit Sfitnt. 
 Ft. Thou that fo ftoutly hath refifted me, 
 Giue me thy Gold, if thou haft any Gold : 
 For I haue bought it with an hundred blowes. 
 But let me fee : Is this our Foe-mans face? 
 Ah,-ho,no,no, it is mine qnely Sonne. 
 An Boy, if any life be left in thee, 
 Throw vp thine eye : fee,fee,what fhowres arife, 
 Blowne with the windie Tempeft of my heart, 
 Vpon thy wounds, that killes mine Eye.and Heart. 
 O pitty God,ihis miferable Age ! 
 What Stragems/ how fell? how Butcherly? 
 Erreoneous, mutinous, and vnnaturall, 
 This deadly quarrell daily doth beget .' 
 O Boy! thy Father gaue thee life too foone, 
 And hath bereft tbee of thy lifeto* late. 
 
 Kiag.Wo aboue wo:grefe,more the common greefe 
 O that my death would jlay thefe ruthfull deeds : 
 Opitty,pitty, gentle heauen pitty : 
 The Red Rofe and the White are on his face, 
 The fatall Colours of our ftriuing Houfes : 
 The one,his purple Blood right well refembles, 
 The other his paleCheekes (me thinke$)prefenteth : 
 Wither one Rofe.and let the other flourish : 
 Ifyou contend, a thoufand liues muft wither. 
 
 Sait. How will my Mother.for a Fathers death 
 Take on with me, and ne're be fatis fi'd ? 
 
 F*. Howwillmy Wife.forflaughterofmy Sonne, 
 Shed feas of Teares, and ne're be fatisfi'd ? 
 
 K.i*g .How will the Country.for thefe woful chances, 
 Mif-thinke 
 
Mif^hinke the King, andnotbefatisfied ? 
 
 *.. Was euer fonne, fo rew'd a Father! death > 
 fad. Was euer Father fo bemoan'd his Sonne ? 
 Hen. Was euer King fogreeu'd for Sobieas woe?., 
 [ocb is your forrow; Mioeten times fo much. 
 S*i. lie beare thce hence, where I may weepe my fill. 
 Faii.Thefe armes of mine (hall be thy winding (beet: 
 
 My heart (fweet Boy) (ball be thy Sepulcber. 
 or from my heart, thine Image ne re fhall go. 
 
 My fighiogbrtft, (hall be thy Fnoerall bell ; 
 
 And (o obfequious will thy ftthei be, 
 
 Men for the loffe of thee.haiiing no more, 
 
 Ai Prim was fot all his Valuot SOWKI; 
 e beare tbee bcnce.and let them fight that will, 
 wlhaoemurthercdwhcrelfhouldDotkill. Exit 
 
 Hoi- Sad-hearced-men, much ouergone with Care; 
 
 Heere fiu a King, TOOTC wofull then you are. 
 
 Alirant. Excurfonr. Enter the gttefajbt 
 Prince/tad Exeter. 
 
 PrtH. Fly Father.flye : for all your Friends are fled. 
 And Warwicke rages like a chafed Bull: . 
 Away, for death doth hold TS ii purfnite. 
 
 Q*. Mount yon my Lord, towards Barwickepoft a- 
 
 maine: 
 
 Edwrdznd Richard like a brace of Grsy-botindt, 
 iauing the fearful! flying Htrein fight, 
 With fiery eyes.fparkling for very wrath, 
 And bloody ftecle grafpt in (heir yrefull bands 
 Are ai our backcs.aod therefore hence amame. 
 
 Exit. Aw jy : for vengeance comes along with them. 
 Jay, (lay not to expoftulate, make fpeed, 
 Or clfccotnc after, lie away before. 
 
 Hen. Nay take roe with thec,good fweet Exeter t 
 4 ot that I feare to Aay , but loue to go 
 Whether the Qoeenc intends. Forward,away. Extant 
 
 vtlawdalanan. Ent t r Cltfcrd Wounded, 
 
 Clif. Heere bumes my Candle out; I.heere it dies. 
 Which whiles it lafled, gaue King Henry light. 
 ) Lancafter! I fcare thy ouerthrow, 
 4ote then my Bodies parting with my Soule : 
 4y Loue and Feare, glew'd many Friends to thee, 
 And now I fall- Thy tough Commixtures melts. 
 .ropairirtg Henry, ftrength'ning mif proud Yorke ; 
 tad whether Bye the Gnats, but to the Sunne ? 
 And who Aiines now, but Hearut Enemies ? 
 O Phoebus .'.had' ft thou neoer giuen confenc, 
 That Phaeton (hould checks thy fiery Steeds, 
 Thy burning Carre neuer had fcorch'd the earth. 
 And Henry, had'ft thou fway'd as Kings (nould do, 
 Or as thy Father.and bis Father did, 
 Giuiog no ground vnto the houfe of Yorke, 
 They neuer then had fpning like Sommer Flyei i 
 I, and tenthoufand in this Uickleffc Realme, 
 Hed left no mourning Widdowes for our death, 
 And thou this day , had ft kept thy Chaire in peace. 
 For what doth chcrrifh Weeds,but gentle ayre? 
 And what makes Robbers bold, but too much lenity / 
 Bootlcfle ate Plaints.and Curelefie are my Wounds : 
 No way to flye. nor ftrengtb to bold out flight t 
 The Foe is raercileSe, and will notpitty : 
 For at their hands I hiue dcfeni'd no pit,ty. 
 The ayre hath got into my deadly Wounds. 
 
 Aod moen eouic 01 MOOO, oocn ms<e me taint : 
 
 1 ftab'd your Fathers bofomcs} Split my bred . 
 
 &Now breath we Lxxd,good fortune bidivspoufe, 
 And (mooch the frownes of War,with peaceful! lookcs : 
 SoroeTroopespurfue the bloody-minded Queene, 
 That led calme Henry, though h were a King, 
 As doth a Saik, fill'd with a fretting Guft 
 Command an Aigoiic to ftemrne the Wanes. 
 But thinke you(Urdc)that Clifford fled with them? 
 
 war. No/tisimpofsiblehe(hculdefcape: 
 (For though before his face I fpeake the words) 
 Your Brother Richard rnarkt him for theGraue. 
 And wberefoere he is, hee's fare! y dead, fbjfcrdcnrmet 
 
 Rich . Whofe foule is that which takes hit hcauy Icsuc? 
 A deadly gtone, like life and deaths departing. 
 See who it is. 
 
 Ed. And now the Battailes ended, 
 IfFriend ot Foe, let him begently vfed. 
 
 Rteb. Reuoke that doome of mercy.for 'tU Ctigvrd, 
 Who not contented that helopp'd the Branch 
 In hewing Rutland, when his leaues put forth, 
 But fet his muith'ring knife vnto the Roote, 
 From whence that tender fpray didfweetly fpringj 
 I meane our Princdy Father.Duke of Yorke, 
 
 wo-. From off the gates of Yorke, fetch down j bead, 
 Your Fathers bead,which Cliffvrd placed there: 
 In Bead whereof, let this fupply the roome, 
 Meafure for meafure, muft be aofwered. 
 
 ^.Br.ng forth that facall Schreechowleto our houfe. 
 That nothing fung but death, to vs and ours : 
 Now death fhall ftophis difmall threading found, 
 And his ill -beading toogue.no more (hall fpeake. 
 
 Wxr. I thinke is vnderftanding it bereft : 
 Speake C!iffyrd,dofi thou kuow who fpeakes to thce } 
 Darke cloudy death ore- (hades his beames of life, 
 And he nor fees, nor hearts v $, what we fay. 
 
 Rich. O would he did, and fo (perhaps)hc doth, 
 Tis but his policy to counter fet, 
 Becaufe he would auoid fuch bitter taunts 
 Which in the time of death be gaue our Father. 
 
 Cla If fo thou think 1 ft, 
 Vex him with eager Words. 
 
 Rich. Cttftrdlaske mercy , and obtaine no grace. 
 
 Ed. Ctifftrd t rfpcnt in bootlefle penitence. 
 
 War. Ctiffard, deuile excufes for thy faults. 
 
 CU. While we deuifc fell Torture* for thy faults. 
 
 Rich. Thou dtdd'ft loue Yot ke.and I am fon to Yorke. 
 
 Ed. Thou pittied*ft Rudand.I wUI pitty tbee. 
 
 CU. Where's Captaine ^Mtfgartt^o fence you now 
 
 War. They mocke thee Clifford, 
 Sweareuthou was'twont. 
 
 Ric. What.not an Oath? Nay then the world go'shard 
 When Clifford cannot fpare his Friendi an oath I 
 I know by that he's dead,aod by my Soule, 
 If this right hand would buy two houres life, 
 That I(in all defpight) might rayle at him, 
 This hand fhould chop it oft' : & with the Kitting Blood 
 Snflethc Villaine.whofevnflanched thirfl 
 Yorke,aodyong Rutland could not (attsfie 
 
 War. I, but he's dead. Of with the Traitor* head. 
 And mre it in the place your Fathers ftartds. 
 Arvi now to London with Triumphant match, 
 P_ 5 There 
 
158 
 
 Thereto be crowned England* Royal) King : 
 
 From whence, (hall Warwick* cut (he Sea to France, 
 
 And aske the Ladie Btn for thy Queene . 
 
 So (halt thou (mow both thefe Lands together, 
 
 And ruuing France thy Friend, ihou (halt not dread 
 
 Th< fcanred Fot.that hopes to rife agame ; 
 
 For I hough they cannot greatly fting to hurt, 
 
 Y ct hx>ke to haue them buz to offend thin earei : 
 
 Firft.will I fee the Coronation, 
 
 And then to Briunny Ilecrofle the Sea, 
 
 To erTca this marriage, fo it pleafe my Lord. 
 
 d. Eiien M thou wilt fweet Warwicke, let it bet : 
 For in thy fhouMef do I buildemy Scate ; 
 And neuer will I vndertake the thing 
 Wherein ihycounfaile and confent is wanting: 
 J^charA, 1 will create thee Duke ofGloucefter, 
 And Qnrft of Clarence ; Wavickf as our Selfe, 
 Shalt do, and vndo as him pleafeth bcft. 
 
 Rxb. Let me be Duke of Clarence,<7#r of Glofter, 
 For Glofter s Dukrdomr is too ominous. 
 
 Wer. Tut, that's a foolifh obferuation : 
 Hicbard be Duke of Glofter : Now to London, 
 To fee thefe Honors in pofleflion. Exeunt 
 
 Enetr Smklojnd Hatfrir,vitk Cn/t-hmvt 
 tmtbeir houdi. 
 
 (ourfelues: 
 
 iil^. Vnder this thicke growne brake, wee'I (hrowd 
 For through this Laund anon the Deere will come, 
 And in chit couert will we make our Stand, 
 Culling the principall of all the Deere. 
 
 Hum. lleftsy aboue the hill.fo both may fhoot. 
 Sink,. Thatcannot be, the noife of thy Croffe-bow 
 Will fcarre the Heard.and fo my fhoot is loft : 
 Heere Hand we both, and ayme we at the beft : 
 And for the time (hall not feeme tedious, 
 lie tell thre what befell me on a day, 
 In this felfr-place, where novc we meane to fiand. 
 5^. Heere comes a man. let's ftay till he be part; 
 
 Enter the King with a Prayer bookf. 
 H*n. From Scotland am I ftoJnc euen of pure lout, 
 To gieet mine owne Land with my wifhfuJI fight : 
 *Jo H*rry, Harry, 'tis no Laud of thine, 
 Thyplace is fill'd, thy Scepter wrung from thee, 
 Thy Balmewafht off, wherewith thou wai Annointcd : 
 >Jo bending knee will call thee Cr/irnow, 
 No humble futers preafe to fpeake for right : 
 Mo, not a man comes for redrefleofthee 
 For how can I helpe them.and not my felfe > 
 
 Sink^. I, heere's a Deere, whofe skin's a Keepers Fee 
 This is the quondam King ; Let's feiz.e vpon him. 
 Hen. Let me embrace the fower Aducifaries, 
 Fot Wife men fay, it is the wifeft courfe. 
 
 Hum. Why linger we?Let vs lay hands vpon him. 
 Stnl^f Forbeare a_while,wee'l heare a little more. 
 Hi*. My Queene and Son are gone ro France for aid: 
 And (a) 1 heare)the great Commanding Warwicke 
 [: thither gone,tocraue theFrench K"mgs Sifter 
 To wife for Edward, ifthisnewesbt true, 
 Poore Queene.and Sonne.your labour is but loft: 
 For Warwicke is a fubtle Orator : 
 And Ltmit a Prince foooe wonne with mouing words : 
 3y thisacconnt then, Margaret may winne him, 
 For (he's a woman to be pitried much 
 fer figh will make a batt'ry in his breft. 
 Her team will pierce into a Marble heart . 
 
 The third? art o/K^ng Hen the Sixt. 
 
 The 
 
 will be mild, whiles the doth 
 
 And Ner will be tainted with remorfe, 
 
 To heare and fr her plaints, her Brinifh Teases. 
 
 I, but Chec's come 10 begge, Warwicke to gjue : 
 
 Shec on his left f-.de. crauing ayde for Hnm'e ^ 
 
 He on his right, asking a wife for <rwV 
 
 Shee Weepes, nd fay es, her /far/ is depot d: 
 
 He Smiles, and fayei, his Edward is inftaul'd; 
 
 That (he (poore Wretch) for greefc can Ipeakenomore 
 
 Whiles Warwicke cls his Title, fmooths the Wrong, 
 
 Inferreth arguments of mighty ftreneth, 
 
 And in conclusion winnes the King From her. 
 
 With promife of his Sifter, and what elfe. 
 
 To (trengthen and fuppott King Edvardt place. 
 
 O /l/4r{<nw,thus 'twill be.and thou (poore fouk) 
 
 Art then forfaken,a$ thou went'ft (orloroe. 
 
 Hum. Say, what art thou taik'ft of Kings 8c Qncou? 
 
 Ktg. More then 1 1'ceme, and leiTc then 1 was born to : 
 A man at leaft, for lefle I fhould not be : 
 And men may talke of Kin gs,and why not I ? 
 
 Ham. I, but thoo. talk' it, as if thou wer't a King. 
 
 King. Why fo 1 am (in Mindc)and that's enough. 
 
 ffm*. But if thou be a King, where is thy Crownc ? 
 
 King. My Crowne is in my heart.not on my head : 
 Not deck'd with Diamond,3nd Indian ftones.; 
 Nor to befeene : my Crowne. is call'd Content, 
 A Crowne it is, that fildome Kings enioy. 
 
 Ham. Well, if you be a King crown'd with Content, 
 YoorCrowneContcnt,andyoo,muft be contented. 
 To go along with vs. For (as we thinke) 
 You are the king King &tWm'lmh depos'd : 
 And we his fubieds/worne in all Allcgeance, 
 Will apprehend you,as his Enemie. 
 
 King But did you neuer fweare,and breakc an Oath. 
 
 Hum. No,neuer fuch an Oh,nor will not now. 
 
 King. Where did you dwell when I was K.ofEnghnd? 
 
 Hum. Heere in this Country, where we now remaine. 
 
 King. I was annoicued King at nine montbn old, 
 My Father.and my Grandfather were Kings : 
 And you werefworne trueSubiects vnto me: 
 And tell methen.hauc you not broke your Oathes ? 
 
 5>'.No,for wcwcre Subieds,bot while you wet king 
 
 Kmg. Why? Am I dead? Do I not breath a Mao? 
 Ah fimple men.you know not what you fweare : 
 Looke,as I blow this Feather from my Face, 
 And at the Ay re blowes it to me againe, 
 Obeying with my winde when 1 do blow, 
 And yeelding to another.when it blowes, 
 Commanded alwayrs by the greater gufi; 
 Such is the Hghthefle of you, common men. 
 But do not breakc your Oathes, for of that finne. 
 My milde intreatie fhall not make you guiltie. 
 Go where you will, the king (hall be commanded, 
 And be yea kings, command ,aod lie obey. 
 
 Sink!*. We ere true Subieds to the king, 
 King Edvtrd. 
 
 King. So would yon be againe to Hmn, 
 If be were feated as king Edwardis. 
 
 Sa^tlo. We charge you in Gods name 6t the Kings, 
 To go with vs vnto the Officers. 
 
 King. In Gods name It-ad, your Kings name be obeyd, 
 And what God wiU^hat let your King performe, 
 And whit he will, I humbly yeeld vnto. Exant 
 
 Ent<rK.ee*ar* > Gl<>per ) Cl*rt*cc,Ll > Cray. 
 Kmg. Brother ofGloftet^rS.Albons field 
 
 This 
 
third^ art ofKjng Henry theSixt. 
 
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 "hs Ladye* Husband.Sir Rich jrd Grey ,w as Gaine, 
 lis Land then fciz.'d on by the Conqueror, 
 !er fuit is now.to repoflcfle thofe Lands, 
 Which wee in luftice cannot well deny, 
 lecaufe in Quarrel! of the Houfe of Tarly, 
 'he worthy Gentleman did lofe hij Life. 
 "Kick. Your Highncfle fhall doe well to graunc her fuic 
 : were di fhonor to deny it her. 
 King. It were no lcffe,but yet He makea pawfc. 
 T^ch. Yea,isit(o: 
 fee the Lady hath a thing to graunt, 
 before the King will graunt her humble fuit. 
 
 renct. Hce kno wes cbe Game, how true hee keepcs 
 he wind* ? 
 Rich. Silence. 
 
 King. Widow, we will confider of your fuir, 
 And come feme other time to know our mmde. 
 
 Wid. Right gracious Lord, I cannot brooke delay : 
 fay it plesfeyour Highneffetorcfolue me now, 
 And what your plcafure is.fhall fatisfie me. 
 
 Rich. I Widow? then He warrant you all your Lands, 
 And if what plcafes him r fhail pleafure you : 
 ght cJofcr.or good faith you'ie catch a Blow. 
 Clarence. I feare her noc.volcfie fhe chance to fall. 
 Rich. God forbid that, for hee'lc take vantages. 
 King. How many Children haft thou, Widow t tell 
 me. 
 
 Clarenct. I rhinke he rneanes to begge a Child of her. 
 Rkb Nay then whip me : hee'le rather giuc her two. 
 Wil. Three.my moft gracious Lord. 
 Rjtb. You (hall haue foure, if youle be rul'd by him. 
 King. Twere pictie they fhculd lots their Fathers 
 Lands. 
 
 ffut. Bepimfull,dread Lord.and graunt icthen. 
 King. Lords giue vs leaue , DC tryc this Widawes 
 wit. 
 
 Rich. I,good leaue hauc you, for you will haue Icaue 
 Till Youth take lcue,and leaue you to the Crutch. 
 
 King. Now cell me, Madame, doe you louc you 
 Children ? 
 
 wti. I.full at dearely as I loue my felfe. 
 Ki*g. And would you not doc much to doe them 
 good? 
 
 id. To doc them good , I would fuftayne feme 
 tonne. 
 
 i*g. Then get your Husbands Lands, to doe then 
 good. 
 
 Wid. Therefore I came vnto your Maieftie. 
 Kixt. lie tell you how thefe Lands are to be got. 
 Wia So fhall you bind me to your Highnefle feruice. 
 Ki"f. What fetuice wilt thou doe tne,if 1 giue them? 
 if What you con>mand,that refts in me to doe, 
 Kif : Bui you will take exceptions to my Boone. 
 ffii Nbjgracious Lord.except I cannot doe it. 
 King. I .but thou canft doe whit I meane to aske. 
 Wid. Why then I will doe what your Grace com- 
 mand; . 
 
 Ritb. Hee plyes her hard, and much Raineweares the 
 Marble. 
 
 CUr. As red as fire I nay then.her Wax raufl melt. 
 ind. Why ftoppes my Lord ? Dull I not heare my 
 Taske? 
 
 Kiur. An ealieTaske/tis but to loue a King. 
 Wio. That's fooncperform'd.becaufe 1 amaSubie& 
 King. Why then, thjHuibands Lands I free!/ giue 
 thec. 
 
 ITid. I take my leaue with many thoufand thankes. 
 
 Rich. The Match i made,fric feales it with a Curfie. 
 
 Ki. But ftaychee/tis the fruit* of loue I roenne, 
 
 Wid. The fruits of Loue.I irteane.my louing Liege. 
 
 King . I.but I feareme in another fence. 
 What Loue,think'ft thou,I foe fo much to get ? 
 
 ITtd. My loue till death,my humble thanks. my prayers, 
 That loue which Vertue begges.and Vcrtue graunu. 
 
 Kmg. No.by my troth,! did not meane fiich loue. 
 
 tftd. Why then you meane not.as I thoaght you did. 
 
 Ktif . But now you partly may perceine my mindc. 
 Viai My minde will neoer graunt what 1 perceiae 
 Your Highnefle ayrnei at.if I ayme arighr. 
 
 King. To tell thec plaine,! ayme to lye with thee. 
 
 Vid. Totell you plaine, 1 had rather lye in Ptifon. 
 
 King. Why then thou (halt not haue thy Husbands 
 Lands. 
 
 Vid. Why then mine Honeftie fhall be my Dower, 
 For by that lofle.l will not purchafe them. 
 
 K<e. Therein thou wrong'ft thy Children mightily. 
 
 \Ttd. Herein your Htghnefle wrongs both them &*me: 
 But mighcie Lord, this merry inclinacion 
 Accords not with the (adnelteof my fuit : 
 Pleafc you difmifle me,eyiher with I, or no. 
 
 Kig . I,if thou wilt fay I to my requeft : 
 No.if thou do'ft fay No to my demand. 
 
 tPid. Then No, my Lordtmy fuit is at an end. 
 
 Rick. The Widow likei him not , (hee knits her 
 Brown. 
 
 Clarence. Hee is the bluntcft Wooer in Chriften- 
 done. 
 
 King. Her Looks doth argue her replete with Modcfly, 
 Her Words doth (hew her Wit incomparable. 
 All her perfections challenge Soueraigntie, 
 One way.or other,(hee is for a King, 
 And fhec (hall be my Loue,or clfe my C^ieene. 
 Say,that King d#ard take thee for his Queene ? 
 
 Vid. Tis better faid then done, my gracious Lord: 
 I am a fubiefl fit to ieift wfthall. 
 But farre vnfit to bt a Soucraigne. 
 
 &tng. Sweet Widow,by ray State I fweare to thee, 
 I fpeake no more then what my Souleintends, 
 And that is, to enioy thee for my Loue. 
 
 irtd. And that is more then 1 will yeeld vnto : 
 Ifcnow,! am too meane to be your Queene, 
 And yet too good to be your Concubine. 
 
 Ki*g . You c*ui!I.Wtdow,I did meane my Qaeene* 
 
 Wici Twill grieuc your Grace, my Sonncs fhould call 
 you Father. 
 
 King. No more, then when ray Daughters 
 Call thee Mother. 
 
 Thou art a Widow,and thou haft feme Children, 
 And by Gods Mother,! being but a Batchelor, 
 Haue other-tome. Why ,Yis a happy thing, 
 To be the Father vnto many Sonncs : 
 Anfwer no more,for thou (halt be my Qncene. 
 
 Kick. The Ghoftly Father now hath done hU Shrift. 
 
 Clarence. When hee wat made a Shriucr.tvm foi ihifu 
 
 King. Brothers, you mufe what Chat wee two hu< 
 had. 
 
 Rieh. The Widow likes it not. for (nee looket my 
 fad. 
 
 Kig. Yould thinke it Grange, if I fhould marrit 
 her. 
 
 Clarence. To who.myLotdf* 
 
 Kmr Why Clarence ,to my felfe. 
 
*The tbtrdTart of f\ing Henry the Sixt. 
 
 Rteh. That would betenne dayes wonder at the lesfl 
 ClartHte. Thw't a day longer then a \Vondet Ufts. 
 Rick. By fomuchii ihe*Wonder in extremes. 
 JCji. Wvll.ietft on Brothers: I can tell you both, 
 Her fuit is graumcd fot her Husbands Lands. 
 
 Enter a Noble man. 
 
 Wob. My gracious Lord, Henry your Foe is liken, 
 And brought your Pnfoner to your Paliace G at*. 
 
 King. See that hebeconuey'd votothe Tower > 
 And goe vtce Brothers to the man that tooke him, 
 To qucftion of his apprehenfion. 
 Widow goe you along: Lords vfe her honourable. 
 
 Manet Richa-i. 
 
 Rick. l t iJafarA will vfc Women honourably: 
 Would he were wafted,Marrow>Bonei,and all, 
 That from hi j Loynes no hopefull Branch may 
 To crofle me from the Golden time I Jookc f 
 Andyet,betweene mySonles deGre,and me, 
 The Inflfull EJwardj Title buryed, 
 I* Cltrence. Henry, ,and his Sonne young Ed 
 And all thcnlook'd-for Iflue of their Bodies, 
 To take their Roomes.ere J on place my felfe: 
 A cold premeditation for my purpofe, 
 Why then I doe bin dreame on Soueraigntie, 
 Like one that flinch pon a Promon'corie, 
 And fpyes a frre-off (hore.where hee would tread, 
 Wifhmghis foot were equal! with his eye, 
 And chides the Sea.that (under* him from thence, 
 Saying hetrle lade it dry, to hauehis way : 
 So doe 1 wifh the Crowne.being fo fatrt off, 
 And fo I chide the rneanej that keepes me from it, 
 And fo (I fiy ) lie cut the Csufes off, 
 Flattering me with irnpoffibiliues : 
 My Eyes too quicke.my Heart o're-wwnes too much, 
 Vnlerfe my Hand and Strength could equiil them. 
 VVell,fay there is noKingdome then for Richard: 
 What other Pleafure can the World affoord? 
 IlenulcemyKeauenina Ladies Lappe, 
 And decke my Body tn gay Ornaments, 
 And 'witch fwen Ladies with my Word* and Lookes. 
 Oh miferable Thought! and more unlikely. 
 Tnen to accoropltfn iwcmieGoiden Crowncs. 
 Why Loue forfwore me in my Mothers Wombe : 
 And for! fhould no: deate in her foft Lawes, 
 Shee dJd corrupt frayleNtur with fome Bribe, 
 To fhrinke mine Arme vp like a wither'd Shrub, 
 Tomakeanenuious Mountaineon my Back, 
 Where fits Deformitic to rnockc my Body j 
 To (Kape my Legges of an vnequall fize, 
 To dif.proportioo me in euery part : 
 Like to a Chaos, or anvn-lick,'d Beare-whelpe, 
 That carryes no vrnpreffion like the Damme. 
 And am I then a man to be bdou'd ? 
 Oh monfrrous fault, ro harbour fuch a thought. 
 Then fince this Earth affoords no loy to me, 
 But to command, to check.to o're-beare fueh, 
 As are of better Perfon then my felfe : 
 lie make my Heauct.to dreame vpon the Crowne, 
 And whiles 1 hoc/account this World but Hell, 
 Vmill my mis-Qiap d Trunke, tht bearcs this riead, 
 B round impaled with a glorious Crowne. 
 And yet 1 know not how to get the Crowne, 
 For many Liues ftand bctweene me and home : 
 
 And 1,1'rke one loft in a Thoroie Wood, 
 
 That rents the Thomes,and is rent with theThornw, 
 
 Seeking a way , and Graying from the way, 
 
 Not knowing how tofinde the open Ayre, 
 
 But toy] ing defperately to finde ic out, 
 
 Torment my Cclfe,to catch tb* Enghflb Crowne; 
 
 And from that torment I will free my felfe. 
 
 Or hew my way out with a bloody Axe. 
 
 Why I can fmilc,and murther whiles 1 (milr. 
 
 And cry ,Coiitent,to that which gneues my Heart. 
 
 And wet my Cheekes with artificial! Teares, 
 
 And frame my Fa< to all occafions. 
 
 lie drownemortSaylers then the Mermaid fhall, 
 
 lie flay more giiets then the Bafiliske, 
 
 He play the Orator a well as Neflor, 
 
 Drcciut more flyly then Vttffet could, 
 
 And like a Jfyww.iake another Troy. 
 
 I can adde Colours to the Camdion, 
 
 Change fhapes with f>rcttui t for aduantiges. 
 
 And fet the murtheroui (JMacbcKiH ro Schoole. 
 
 Can I doe this^nd cannot get a Crown* ? 
 
 Tut, were it fanner orT,Ile plucke u downe. Exit. 
 
 Flowifk. 
 
 Eater Leraii the Frgntb King, kit Sifttir Jion&. Lit 
 
 ^tdmtrtR, calT4 'Bourbon Pr.nce Edirard, 
 
 gvtene Margaret .and the Ssrtt of Oxford. 
 
 Lfu fitsjmd rifeib vp agotne. 
 
 Lewis* FaireQueeneofEngland.wortby Margaret , 
 Sit downe with vs : it ill befits thy State, 
 And Birth, that thou fhould'ft ftand.wbile L*vru doth fit, 
 
 Marg. No.mightic King of France : now Margaret 
 Muft Hnke her faylc,and learne a while to ferae, 
 Where Kings command. 1 was (I muft confcfle) 
 Great Albions Qoeene,in formet Golden dsyes : 
 But now mtfchance hath trod my Title downc, 
 Arid with dif-honor layd me on the ground, - 
 Where I muft take like Seat vnto my fortune. 
 And to my bumble Seat conforroe my felfe. 
 
 Lewu. Why fay, faire Qoeene, whence fprings thii 
 deepe defpaire ? 
 
 A/tf^.From fuch a caufe,as fiilsmWie eyes wirh teares, 
 And flops my tongne.while heart is drown'd in care*. 
 
 Le*n. Whst ere itbe.be thou Rill tike thy felfe, 
 A nd fit thee by oor fide. Bsatt ker 6y him. 
 
 Yeeld not thy necke to Fortunes yoake, 
 But let thy dauotleiTe mindc ttiH nde'io triumph, 
 Ouer all mifchsnce. 
 
 Be plaine.Queene Margaret, ^and tell thy grief*, 
 It fhall be eas'd.if France can yeeld ilicfe. 
 
 Mary. Thofe gracious words 
 Reuiuerny drooping thought*, 
 And giue my tongue-ry'd forrowei leaue 
 Now therefore be it knowne to Noble Letoii, 
 That ffenry,(ole pofleflor of my Loue, 
 Is,of a King,become a baniflit m*n, 
 And forc'd to liue in Scotland a Forlome ; 
 While prowd ambitious ^p-<Duke of Yorke, 
 Vfrjrpet the Regall Tirle.aod the Seat 
 Of England* true anoynted lawfull King. 
 This is the caufe that l.poore t^ftrgoret, 
 With this my Sorme,Prince Edward. Hem-tfi Heire, 
 Am come to craue thy iuft and lawrull ayde : 
 And ifthovi faire v*,all our hope u done, 
 Scotland hath will to hclpc,but cannot helpe : 
 
 Our 
 
The tkirdTart o/K^ivz Henry the Sixt. 
 
 Hfl 
 
 Out people,and our Peeres, are both mis-led, 
 Our Treafure feiz'd.our Souldiors put to flight, 
 And (as thou fesft j our felues in heauie plight. 
 
 Levitt Renowned Qjjeene, 
 With patience calme the Storme, 
 While we bethinkc a meanes to breake it off. 
 
 Marg . The more wee ft*y, the flronger growes our 
 Foe. 
 
 Lena. The more I ftay, the more He fuccour thee. 
 
 Marg. O,but impatience waiteth on true forrow* 
 And fee where com the breeder of my forrow. 
 
 Eater frarwickf* 
 
 Lcwu. What's hee spproacheth boldly to our pre- 
 fcnce ? 
 
 arg. Our Earle of Warwicke, Edvtrds greateft 
 Friend. 
 
 Lewis. Welcome braue Warwickf, what brings thee 
 to France? Hee dsfccndi . Skeeanfetb. 
 
 Marg. I now begins a fecond Storme to rife, 
 "or this is hee that manes both Winde and Tyde. 
 
 Wane. From worthy <iiW,King of Albion, 
 My Lord and Soueraigne,and thy vowed Friend, 
 [ come (in Kindnefie, and vnfayned Low) 
 ?irft,to doe greetings to |hy Rojrall Perfon, 
 And then to craue a League of Ami tie : 
 And la(ily,to confirme that A mi tie 
 With Nuptial! Knot,if thou ?ouchf<fe to grannt 
 Thatvertuous Lady "Senary faire Sifter, 
 To England King,in lawful^riarriage. 
 
 M*rg . If that goe forward,/fw<tt hope is done. 
 
 Want. And gracious Madame, SpeakpigtoTiona. 
 [n our Kings bctalfe, 
 
 I am commanded, with your leaue and fauor, 
 iumbly to kiffe your Hand, and with my Tongae 
 To tell the paflion of my Souersignes Heart; 
 Where Fame.lateentring at his heedful! Earet, 
 Hath plac'd thy Beauties Image.and thy Venue. 
 
 Marg . K me m>,and Lady 2toM,heare me fpeake, 
 Before you anfwerWwT'/f4f. His demand 
 Springs not from Edwardt well-meant honcit Lone, 
 ?Mt from Deceit, bred byNeceflitie: 
 orhow can Tyrarus fafely couerne home, 
 Vrrlefle abroad they purchale great allyance? 
 To proue htm Tyrant.this re afon may fuflfice, 
 That Usury liueeh ftill : but were hee dead, 
 Yet here Prince Edward (tands.King Henrui Sonne. 
 Lookc therefore 2>w4r,that by this League and Manage 
 Thou draw not on thy Danger, and Dis-hotior : 
 For though Vfurper fway the rule a while, 
 Yet Heau'ns arc iuft,and Time fupprefleth Wrong* 
 
 War*. Injurious iJMargaret. 
 
 Ed*. And why not Qjjeenc ? 
 
 rr*n. Becaufe thy Father Hewj did wfurpe, 
 And thou no more art Princdthen (hee irQueene* 
 
 Oxf* Then w arwifl^fdifanulls great !eba of Gaunt, 
 Which did fubdue the greateft part of Spaine ; 
 And after lobn of Gaunt.Wwrrj the Fourth, 
 Whofe Wifdome was a Mirror to thewifeft : 
 And afccr thai wife Prince, Hetty the Pift, 
 Who by his Prowefle conquered ail France : 
 From thefe,our Htwy lineally defceods. 
 
 Want. Oxferd^o'fi haps it in this imoorh difcoarfe, 
 You told not,how Henry the Sixt luth loft 
 All tnat.which Hatrj the Fife had gotten : 
 
 Me thinkes thefe Pcercs of France ft-.ould fmilt at il>. 
 
 But for the reft : you tell a Pedigree 
 
 Of threefcore and two yecrei.a Tilly time 
 
 To make prescription for a Kingciomes worth. 
 
 O*f. Why WV)v/c^, C anft thou fpcak aga'mft'thy Liegi 
 Whom thou obeyd'ft thirtie and fix yeeres, 
 And not bewray thy Treafon with a Blulh > 
 
 Warw. Can OjcjW.that did t uer fence the right, 
 Now buckler Falfehood with a Pedigree ? 
 For fhflme leaue Henry ,arx] call EdwjrJ King. 
 
 Ojcf. Call him my King, by whofe injurious doome 
 My elder Brother.the Lord t^ubrej Yin 
 Was done to death ? artd more then fo,my Father, 
 Euen in the downe-faJI'of his mello w'd yeeres, 
 When Nature brought him to the doot e of Death? 
 No Wrfrw/c^.no: while Life vpholrls this Armc, 
 This Armevpholds theHoufeof L**c*fler. 
 
 Warw. And I the Houfe of Torke. 
 
 Lwa.Qiieene Margaret .Prince 
 Vouchfafeat our requeft,toftand afid<-, 
 While I vfe further conference with tr 
 Tbeyfltxd tloofe. 
 
 Marg. Heaucns graunt, that w*rtc]<tt wordes be 
 witch him not. 
 
 Z-of.Now lf*rwicke,tel\ me euen vpon thy confcienct 
 Is dw*rd your true King ? for I were loth 
 To linke with him,that were not lawful! chofen 
 
 V*rw. Thereon I pawne my Credit, and mine He 
 nor. 
 
 Lewis. But is hee gracious in the Peoples ey<r ? 
 
 ITarw. The more.that Henry was vnfortunate. 
 
 Ltvit. Then further : all diffembling fet afide, 
 Tell rm; for truth,the mcafure of his Lou 
 Vnio our Sifter Sana. 
 
 !T<er. Such it feemes, 
 As may befeeme a Monarch like himfelfe. 
 My felfe haue often heard him fay.and fweare, 
 That this his Loue was an external! Plant, 
 Whereof the Root was fixt in Venues ground, 
 The Leaues and Fruit maintarrt'd with Beauties Sunne, 
 Exempt from Enuy, but not from Difdaine, 
 Vnlefle the Lady "Sea* quit his paine. 
 
 Lewa. Now Sifter, let v s heat e your firme refolue. 
 
 Bona. Your graunt,or your denya!),fhail be mine. 
 Yet I confcfle,that often ere this day, Sptakj to IP* 
 When 1 haue heard your Kings defert recounted, 
 Mine care hath tempted Judgement to defce. 
 
 Lewis . Then U^trwickft thus : 
 Our Sifter /hall be Edwards. 
 And now forthwith fliall Articles be drawne, 
 Touching the loynture tht your King muft make, 
 Which with herDowrie (hall becounter-poys'd: 
 Draw neexe.Queene Margaret ,?nd be a witndfe, 
 That "Bon* rtiall be Wife to the Englifh King. 
 
 pr.Edw. To Edward, but not to the EngliQj King 
 Marg. Deceitful! tr*nick*M was thy deuice, 
 By this alliance to make void my fuit : 
 Before thy commir.g,Lfw was Henriet friend. 
 
 Lewis. And ft ill it friend to him, and Mxrgartt. 
 But if your Title to the Crovcnebe weake, 
 As may appeare by Edwards good fuccefte ; 
 Thea 'tis but reafon,that I be reltas'd 
 From giuing ayde,which late I promised. 
 Yet (hall you haue all kindneffe at my hand, 
 That your Eftare requires,and mine can yteld. 
 
 Warn, ftairy now liues in $cotlaqd,at hij eafe; 
 
 When 
 
The thirdTart ofKJng Henry the Sixt. 
 
 Where hairing nothing, nothing can he lofe. 
 And at for you your felfc(our quondam Qiiecnc) 
 You hue a Father able 10 roaincaine you, 
 And better 'twere, you troubled him, then France. 
 
 M*r. Peace impudent .and (hamelefle Waiwickc, 
 Proud fetter vp, and puller downe of Kings, 
 I will not hence, till with my Talk e and Trare* 
 (Both full of Truth) I make King Lewi} behold 
 Thy (lye conueyance,and thy Lordi falfe loue, 
 
 Toft blffumg 4 bent Milan. 
 For both of you are Birds of felfe-faroe Feather. 
 
 Ltvts. Wirwickc.this is forne poftt to va,or thee. 
 nter tbePofte. 
 
 Toft. My Lord Ambaffador, 
 
 Tlfe Letters arc for you. Speakfs to Warwick.. 
 
 Sent from your Brother MarquefTe Meattgx*. 
 Tbefe from our King, vn to your M aiefly . To Lewie. 
 
 And M adam.thefe for you: Ta Merger* 
 
 from whom, 1 know not. 
 
 They aSreade thdr Letter/* 
 
 Oxf. I like it well, that our faire Queene and Miftrii 
 Smiles at her newes, while Warwick; frowncs at his. 
 
 Prnce Ed. Niy markc how Lcwu ftampes ai he were 
 netled. I hope,H's for the beft . 
 
 Lew, Warwicke,whatathyNeveif 
 And youti, fare Queen 6. 
 
 Mar. Mine fuch.at fill my heart with vnhop'd ioye*. 
 t/ar, Mine full of forrow, and hearts difcontent, 
 
 Lr*. What? ha j your King married the Lady Grtj f 
 And now to footh your Forgery, and his, 
 Sends me a Paper to perfwade me Patience ? 
 Is this th' Alliance that he fetkes with France ? 
 Dare he p relume to fcorne vsin this manner ? 
 
 Mar. I told your Maiefly as much before \ 
 This proueth Edvardi Loue,and Warwsck.es honefty. 
 
 Var. King Lewie, 1 heerc protefi in fight of bcsuen. 
 And by the hope I haue of heauenly blffle, 
 That I am cleere from this mifdeed otEdwardr, 
 Mp more my King, for he di /honors me, 
 But tnoft himfelfe, if he could fee his (hame. 
 Did I forget, that by the Houfe of Yorke 
 My Father came vn timely to his death ? 
 Did I let paffe th'abufe done to my Neece ? 
 Did I impale him with the Regall Crown* t 
 Did I put Henry from his Natiue Right ? 
 And am I guerdon'd at the 1 a ft, with Shame ? 
 Shame on himfelfe, for my Defert is Honor. 
 And to rep jire my Honor loft for him, 
 I heerc renounce him, and returns to TJmry. 
 My Noble Queene, let former grudges paffe, 
 And henceforth, I am thy true Serutcour : 
 I will reuenge his wrong to Lady Tana, 
 And replant Hern in his former ftate. 
 
 OMtfr. Warwick?* 
 
 Tbefc words hauetum'd my Hate, to Loue,' 
 And I forgiue, and quite forget old fault*, 
 And ioy that thou becom'ft King llenrus Friend. 
 
 tlTar. So much his Friend, I, his vnfained Frieod, 
 That i i'King Lewie vouchsafe to fumith vs 
 With feme rew Bands of chofen Soldiourt, 
 lie vndmake to Land them on our Coaft, 
 And force the Tyrant froca his feat by Warre, 
 Tis not his new-made Briik (hall fuccour him. 
 And si for Clarence, as my Letters tell me, 
 Hee' vtrv likely now to fall frorn him, 
 For matcmng more for wanton Luft 2 then Honor, 
 
 Or then for ftrengthand fafcty of our Country 
 
 "Bono. DeereBrother.howfhall Son/ibe 
 But by thy hlpe to thit dirtrefled Queene ? 
 
 Mar. Renowned Prince.how friall Poore Henry Uu, 
 Vnleffe thou refcue him from foule difpaire ? 
 
 Boea. My qutrrd.and this Englifli Qifefm,arf one. 
 
 War. And mine faire Lady ^C4,ioynes with yours. 
 
 Lew. And mine, wi t h hers t and thinc,and Trttrttrnt. 
 Therefore.at lift, I firmely am refoiu'd 
 Yourhallhaueayde. 
 
 Mar. Let me gioe humble thankes for all^t once. 
 
 Lew. Then Englands Meflenger,rcturne in Potle 
 And tell falfe toward, thy foppofed King, 
 That Ltwu of France, is fending otitr Maskers 
 To reutll it with him,and his new Bride. 
 Thou feeft what's pa'ft,go feare thy King withal]. 
 
 Sana. Tell him.in hope hee'l prone a widower rtiortly 
 I weare the Willow Garland for his fake. 
 
 Mar. TeU him,my mourning weeds are layde afide, 
 And I am ready to out Armor on. 
 
 W. Tell him from me.that he hath done me wrong. 
 And therefore lie vn.Crowne him, w't be long. 
 There's thy reward, be gone. Exit PeA. 
 
 Lew. ButWarwicke, 
 Thou and Oxford, with flue thoufand men 
 Shall crofle the Seas.and bid fa He a'*^ battaile; 
 And as occafion ferues, this Noble Queen 
 And Prince, (hall follow with a freOTSTupply. 
 Yet ere thou go, but anfwer me one doubt . 
 What Pledge haue we of thy firm* Loyalty ? 
 
 War. This (hall afiure my conftant Loyalty, 
 That if our Queeoe.snd this young Prince agree, 
 lleioynemineeldeft daughicr.andmy Toy, 
 To him forthwith, in holy VVedlocke bands. 
 
 Mar. Yes, I agtee.aod thanke you for your Motion. 
 Sonne Edward, {he is F-aire and Vertuoot, 
 Therefore delay not, giue thy hand to WarwicJce, 
 And with thy hand, thy faith irreuocablc, 
 That onely Warwickes daughter (hall be thine. 
 
 frin.d, Yes,I accept her,for fhe well deferues It, 
 And heere to pledge my Vow, I giue my hand. 
 
 Hegiues his band to rVarv. 
 
 Lev. Why flay we now ? Thefe foldfen ftialbe leuied, 
 And thou Lord Bourbon.ourHigh Admirall 
 Shall waft thetnoucr with our Royall Fleete. 
 I longoll Edw*rdh\\ by Warres mifchance, 
 For mocking Marriage with a Dame of France. 
 
 Eximt, Manet Vawckf. 
 
 War. I came from dardu Ambaffador, 
 But I returne his fworne and morull Foe : 
 Matter of Marriage was the charge he gaoe me, 
 But dreadful! Warre (hall anfwer his demand. 
 Had he none elfe to make a Rale but me ? 
 Then none but I, (hail turne his left to Sorrow. 
 I was the Cheefe that rais'd him to the Crowne, 
 And He be Cheefe to bring him downe againe t 
 Not that I pitty Heariet mifery, 
 But feeke Reuenge on Edwa-di mockery. fxit. 
 
 Eattr Richard. Clarence, Suncrfet, and 
 Mounttgue. 
 
 Ttjek. Now tell me Brother C Arrow, what th'mke you 
 Of this new Marriage with the Lady Greyi 
 Hath not our Brother made a worthy choice? 
 
 C/4, Alas,y ou know,tis fa: re from henc: to Fraore, 
 
 How 
 
The thirtiTjiYt cft(tn Henry tbeSixt. 
 
 \6i 
 
 How could he flay till Wgrwck* nude returne ? 
 
 Sam. My Loidi,forbeire this talke : heere comes the 
 King. 
 
 Eater King Sdard.L*<lj Grej.PentrMkf.Staf- 
 
 fcrd, Htflwi t fo*r, fl*d en *u J&, 
 
 and fturi on tbt ethtr. 
 
 Rich. And Ms well-chofen Bride. 
 
 C/arfnc*. I m mde to cell him plainly what I ihinke. 
 
 King, Now Brother of Clarence, 
 How like you our Choyce, 
 That you ftand pen(iue,as halfe malecontent ? 
 
 Clarinet. As well as Ltwu of France, 
 OrtheEarleof Warwkke, 
 Which are fo weake of courage, and in Judgement, 
 That they le take no offence at our abufe. 
 
 KtfiJ. Suppofe they take offence without a eaufe 
 They ace but Lewu and Wsrwtck$,\ am Edward, 
 Your King and ffArwickff, and rnuft haue my will. 
 
 Rich, And fhiJ! haue your will, becaufe our King : 
 Yet haflie Marriage feldome proueth well. 
 
 King. Yea.Brocher Xicb<trd,are you offended too ? 
 
 Rick. Not I t no t 
 
 God forbid,that I fhould wifh them fenerM, 
 Whom God bath ioyn'd together: 
 I.and 'twere pittie, to (under there, 
 That yoake fo well together. 
 
 King. Setting yourkornes,and your miflHce afide, 
 Tell me fomc reafon,why the Lady Grty 
 Should not become my Wife, and England! Quetae? 
 And you too SoaKrfti,*nA <JKoKHt*gut t 
 Speake freely what you thinke. 
 
 Clartnce, Then this is mine opinion : 
 That Kipg Lrwit become your Enemie, 
 For mocking him about the Marriage 
 Of the Lady Bma. 
 
 Rich. And w<i/wr*f, doing what yougaue in charge, 
 It now dis-honored by this new Marriage. 
 
 King. What, if both Lewi* and ffimw^be appeaj'd, 
 By fuch inuention as I can dcuife ? 
 
 vt/<Nf .Yet.to haue ioyn'd with France in fuch alliance, 
 Would more haue ftiength'ned this our Commonwealth 
 'Gainft forraine frormes,then any home-bred Marriage. 
 
 Hfl. Why,knows not 7Mftfgw,that of it felfe, 
 England is fafe.if true within it felfe ? 
 
 Mount. But the fafer.when 'tis back'd with France. 
 
 H*n. til better vfing France^hen trufting France t 
 Let vs be back'd with God, and with the Seas, 
 Which he hath giu'n for fence impregnable, 
 And with their hclpes,onely defend our feluest 
 In chem.and in our feloes,our fafetie lyes. 
 
 Clar. For this one fpeech, Lord Haftingi well defcrues 
 To haue the Hcire of the Lord Hungtrford. 
 
 King. I .what of that ? it was my w ill,and graunt, 
 And for this once.my Will flu II ftand for Law. 
 Rich.fi.nA yet me thinks, your Grace hath not done well, 
 To giue the Heire and Daughter of Lord Scalm 
 Vnto the Brother of your louing Bride ; 
 $hee better would have fitted me,or Clarnct : 
 BviUfypW Bride you burte Brotherhood. 
 
 Chr. Orelfeyou wooid not haue beftow'd th Heire 
 Of the Lord "BamtiQoa yournew Wiues Sonne, 
 Aod leaue your Brothers to goe fpccde elfewher. 
 
 Key. Alas poore CUinnee: Is h for a Wife 
 That thou art malecontent ? I will prouide thce. 
 
 CLtrtnce. In chafing for your felfe, 
 You (hew'd your Judgement i 
 Which being (hallow, you (haO giue me leaae 
 To play the Broker in mine owne behatfe ; 
 And to that end,I (hortly minde to leaue you. 
 
 King. Leaue me,or carry, Edward will be King, 
 And not be ty'd vnto his Brothers will. 
 
 Lady Gnj. My Lords.before it pleas'd his MaicOie 
 To rayfe my State to Title of a Queen*, 
 Doe me but righ t ,and you mod all confefie, 
 That I was not ignoble of Defcent, 
 And meaner then my felfe haue had like fortune 
 But aj this Titfe honors me and mine. 
 So your diflikes.co whom I would be pleating, 
 Doth cloud my ioyes with danger, and with forrow. 
 
 Kmg.My Lcue.forbcare to fawne vpon their frownes 
 What danger.or what forrow can befall chee, 
 So long as Ed*rd is thy conftant friend, 
 And their true Soucraigne,whom they muft obey ? 
 Nay .whom they frull obey.and loue thee too, 
 Vnlcflc they feeke for hatred at my hands : 
 Which if they doe.yet will 1 kwpe thee (fe, 
 And they (hall feelc the vengeance of my wrath. 
 
 Rjeb. I heare, yet fay not much, but thinke the more 
 
 EntertPeJh. 
 
 King. Now Meflenger.what Letters,or what Nwes 
 from France? 
 
 Poft. My Soueralgne Liege.no Letters.&t few words 
 But Caches I (without your Ipectall pardon) 
 Dare not relace. 
 
 King. Goe coo.wee pardon thee 
 Tberetore,in briefe,tell me their words, 
 As neere as thou canft gueffe them. 
 What atifwer makes King Lmii vnto our Letters ? 
 
 PoH. At my depart .thefe were his very words \ 
 Goe teii falfe E<Wd,the fuppofed King. 
 That Lewis of France is fending ouer Maskers, 
 To reuell it with him. and his new Bride. 
 
 Ktg. Is Lewit fo braue ? belike he thinkes me Katry 
 But what faid Lady Bona to my Marriage ? 
 
 foft. Thefe were her words,vtt'red with mild difdaine 
 Tell him,in hope hee'le proue a Widower (hortly, 
 He weare the Willow Garland for his (ike. 
 
 King. I blame not her ; (he could fay little leffc i 
 She had the wrong. But what faid Htnrki Qjieene ? 
 For I haue he*rd,that (he was there in place. 
 
 Pft. Tell him(quoth (he) 
 My mourning Weedes are done, 
 And I am reaoie to put Armour on. 
 
 King. Belike (heminds to play the Amazon. 
 But what (tidWbsH'tyfto thcie iniuries ? 
 
 Teff . He.more jncens'd againft your Maieftic, 
 Then all the reft,difcharg'd me with thefe words : 
 Tell htm from me,that he hath done me wrong, 
 And therefore He vncrowne him.er't be long. 
 
 jrr/.Ha?durft the Traytor breath out fo prowd words 
 WelU will arm* me.being thus fore-wam'd : 
 They fhaJl haut Warres.and pay for their prefumpdon 
 But f*y,is Wxrwtfke friends with Margartt! 
 
 Pft. I, gracious Soueraigne, 
 They are fo link 'd in ftiendfhip, 
 That yong Prince Edward marryes tTtnntki Daughter 
 
 Ctareaci. Bclike.the elder ; 
 Clarttxt will haue the younger. 
 
 Now 
 
The tlnrdTart ofKjn Hyiry the fixe 
 
 Now Brother King farewell.aod fit you fift, 
 For I will hinc to Ifarwukft other Daughter, 
 That though I want a Kiogdome, yet in Marriage 
 [ may not proue inferior to your fclfe. 
 You that loue me, and l^anicltg t follow me. 
 
 Exit Clarence /o>4 Saner} 
 K.ch. Not I , 
 
 My thoughts ayme at a further matter i 
 [ Hay not for the loue of Ed*>ard,but the Crowne. 
 
 tug. ClartHct and Soaurfet both gone to 
 Yet am I artn'd agsinft the worft can happen 
 And hafte is needfull in this defp'rate cafe* 
 Pcmtroo\e and Stafford, you in our behalfe 
 Goe leuie mcn,and make prepare for Warre ( 
 They are alreadie,or quickly will be landed; 
 My fclfe in perfon will ftraight follow you. 
 
 Exeunt Ptmtrtokt and Stafford. 
 3ut ere I goe^Haftingt and Mounttgw 
 lefoluc m/doubt : you twalne,of aJl the reft, 
 Are neere to 0>Vnw%,by bloud.and by allyance i 
 Tell me.if you \o\ierVarwicke more then me ; 
 [f it be fo,t hen both depart to him : 
 rather wifh you foes,then hollow friends. 
 Jut if you minde to hold your true obedience, 
 Giue me aflurance with forne friendly Vow, 
 That I may neuer haue you in fufpedt. 
 
 Men*. So God helpe iJUmtniofiu, as hee proues 
 true. 
 
 Halt. And HaUmgt.n hee fauours fdsvardi caufe. 
 King. Now,Brother Rtcii*rd,vt\\\ you ftand by vs ? 
 Rich. l t in defpight of all that (hall wi ihfiand you. 
 King. Whyfo: then am I fure of Viaorie. 
 ]ow therefore let vs hence,and lofe no howre, 
 Pill wee rneetwtwtf&with his forreine powre. 
 Exeuat, 
 
 Enter ffanvicte and Oxford i Snglaid, 
 with French Suddiari. 
 
 ''am, Truft me,my Lord, all hitherto goes well, 
 fhe common people by numbers fwarroe tots* 
 
 Enter Clarnce and Sonar ftt. 
 lut fee where Somerfet and Clarence comes : 
 peake fudden!y,my Lords, are wee all friends? 
 Cl*r. Feare not that, my Lord. 
 tfarw . Then gentje C/4rc?,welcome vnto Vayvtc k/, 
 And welcome Stmerfst : I hold it cowardize, 
 To reft miftruftfull.where a Noble Heart 
 lath pawn'd an open Hand, in figne of Loue ; 
 life might 1 thinke,th*t Ckretice,d>vards Brother, 
 Vere butafaincd friend to our proceedings : 
 lut welcome fweet flarfzce t my ^Daughter fhall be thine. 
 And now,what refts ? but in Nights Couenute, 
 rhy Brother being careleffely encamp'd, 
 Its Souldiors lurking in the Towne about, 
 Vnd but attended by a (imple Guard, 
 iVee may furptize and take him at our pleafure, 
 >ur Scouts haue found the aduenture very eafie t 
 That as yiyfci, and ftout Diomede, 
 With Height and manhood Role to RhefiuTentt, 
 And brought from thence tbcThracian fatall Steeds i 
 So wee, well couer'd with the Nights black Mantle, 
 At vnawares may beat downe Edwardt Guard, 
 Ud feizehimfelfe: I faynot^naughterhim, 
 : pr I intend but onely to furprize him, 
 Tou that will follow me to this attempt 
 
 Applaud the Nrae of Htnry, with yourLeader. 
 
 They nil cryjtrnrv. . 
 
 Why then,let's on our way in filerst fort, 
 For Warwick/, and hJ$ friend$,God and Saint George. 
 
 Extent. 
 
 fitter three Watchmen to guard tbt Kmgi Tint. 
 
 t . W4fc*.Come on my M aftcrs.eacb man take his flan 
 The King by this,is fet him downe to fleepe. 
 
 switch. What^willhenottoBcd? 
 
 I . Ktacb. Why.no. for he hath made a folemne Vo- 
 Neuer to lye and take his natural! Reft, 
 Till Warwic\t t oi himfelfe,be quite fuppre(t. 
 
 \.Watth. To morrow then belike fhafl be the day, 
 
 fo neere is men report. 
 But fay.I pray.what Noble man js that, 
 That with the King here refterh in his Tent ? 
 
 i.Wtti. TU the Lord Htfttagt, the Kings chiefeft 
 friend. 
 
 -y.Wch. O.isitfo? but why commands the King, 
 That his chiefe followers lodge in Townei about hirru 
 While he himfelfe keepes to the cold field ? 
 
 t-rreub, Tn the more honour,becaufe more dange- 
 rous. 
 
 3 . Watct. I.but giueme worfhlp, and quictnefle, 
 I like it better then a dangerous honor. 
 If HSanvifkfknevi in what eftate he Hands, 
 Til tp be doubted he would waken him. 
 
 i. tfferab. Vnleffe our Halberds did Oiut vp bis paf- 
 fif. 
 
 a. tratdi. I : wherefore dfe guard we his Royall Tent, 
 But to defend his Perfon from Night-foes ? 
 
 Enter rranpifks, Clarence t Oxford t Somer fit > 
 
 Warw. This is his Tent,and fee where.ftand hisGuaid 
 Courage my Matters: Honor now^orncucr : 
 But follow me.and Ed*rd fnnll be ours. 
 I. Watch. Who goes there ? 
 l.ti'atcb. Stay,orthoudyeft. 
 USanvickf and the reft cry til, 
 andftt vpea the Cuard t ) t rkfye > 
 Wxrwi^t and tbt rift following them. 
 
 The Drumm'e flaying,*** Trumpet founding. 
 
 Inter Wsrwickf Burner fet t *nd the rtf^brtngatg the Kiag 
 
 out m bu GtwHt, fitting in *-Cbatrt : Richard 
 
 md totjlingifyei otter ike Stage. 
 
 Sim. What are they that flye there ? 
 
 Warw. Richard and Haftitigi : let them go, heere is 
 the Duke. 
 
 K.Edw. The Duke? 
 W^y irarwictj, when wee parted. 
 Thou call'dft roe King. 
 
 Warw. I,but the cafe is alter'd. 
 When you difgrac'd me in my EmbafTade, 
 Thm 1 degraded you from being King , 
 And" come now to create you Duke of Yorke. 
 Alas.how ffcould you gouerne any Kingdornc^ 
 That know not how to vfe Embaffadprs, 
 Nor how to be contented wuh one Wife, 
 Nor how to vfe yout Brothers Brotherly, 
 Nor how to ftudie for tht Peoples Welfare, 
 Nor how to fhrowd your felfe from Enemies ? 
 
The tkirdTart o/K^inz Henry tbeSixt. 
 
 .U*. Yea.Brother of Clarence, 
 Arc (hou hcie too? 
 
 Nay then I fte.that Edward needs muft downe. 
 Yet tfarwtckt, \n dcfptght of all mifchance. 
 Of chce ihy (rlfc.and all chy Complices, 
 Edward will alwaycs bcare himfelfe at King : 
 fhoooh Fortunes unallice ooerchtow my State, 
 M r tmnde exceedes the compafle of her W heeie. 
 Wow. Then for his tninde, be Edward England$ King 
 
 But Henry now (hall weare the Englifh Crowne, 
 And b true King iodeede. thou but the (hadow. 
 Vly Lord of Somerfet, at ray reoueft, 
 See that forthwith Duke tdvtfri be conuey'd 
 Vnto my Brother Arch-Bifhop of Yorke : 
 When 1 haue fought with Pembttkfjni his fellowes, 
 lie follow you, and tell what anfwer 
 lewis and the Lady Tlan* fend to him. 
 >w fot a-while farewell good Duke of Yorke. 
 They Itade him mi forcibly. 
 
 K. Ed. What Fates impofe,that men muft needs abidr 
 It boots not to refift both winde and tide. Exeunt 
 
 Oxf. What now remaines my Lords for vs to do, 
 [Jut much to London With oar Soldiers ? 
 
 Par. I .that's the firft thing that we haue to do, 
 To free King Hearyftom impnfonmcm, 
 And lee him leated in the Regall Throne. vca. 
 
 Eater Rnttn,and Lady Craj. 
 
 I\m Madam.what makes you in this fodain change? 
 
 Crjy. Why Brothct AT/,3re you yet to Itatne 
 Whac late misfortune is befalne King Edward ? 
 
 R,a. What lofle of fomc pitcht batieil 
 Agatnft Varwttkfi 
 
 Gray. No.but the lofle of his owne Royall pcrfoa. 
 
 Km. Then is my Soueraigne fUine ? 
 
 Crgj. I almoft flane,for be is taken prifoner. 
 Either betrayd by falfhood of his Guard, 
 Or by his Foe furptiz'd at vnawares ; . 
 
 And as I further haue to vndeiftand, 
 Is new committed to the Bifhop of Yorke, 
 Fell Warwickes Brother, and by that our Foe, 
 
 tH. Thefe Ncwes I muft confeffc are full of greefe, 
 Yet gtjcious Madam, bears it as you may, 
 Warwuke may rooft that now hath wonne the day. 
 rsy. Till then.faire hope mult hinder liuei decay: 
 And 1 tKe rather waine me from difpaire 
 Fot loue olEdwardi Ot&fpting in my worabc: 
 This is it that makes me bridle paflion, 
 And beare with Mildnefle my misfortunes croflc : 
 1,1, for this I draw in many ateare, 
 And ftop the nfing of blood-fucking fighes, 
 Lea(t with my fighes or t cares, I blaft or drowne 
 King E&umrdt Ftuite, true heyte 10 th'fcnglifli Crowne. 
 
 Rot. But Madam, 
 Where is Warwicke then become > 
 
 Cray. I am tnform'd that he comes cowards Londor 
 To fet the Groyne once more on Hearm head, 
 Cucffc thou the reft. K\n% EdivartLi Fntndsmuftdowne 
 But U> preuent the Tyrants violence, 
 (For truft nolhim that hath once broken Faith) 
 lie hence forthwith vnto the Sanctuary, 
 
 To fauc (at leoft^the heire of ld*urdt right i 
 There flisll I reft fecure from force and fraud : 
 Come therefore let vs Rye.whtJe we may Bye 
 If Warwicke take vs,we ire Cure to dye. < 
 
 Enter R,cbard,Lard Haflmgi t aad Sir William 
 Stanley. 
 
 Rich. Now my Lord H<>fti*gi,*nd Sir tViUiam Stanley 
 Leaue off to wonder why I drew you hither, 
 Into this checfeft Thicket of the Parke. 
 Thus fland the cafe :you know our Kmg./ny Broih, 
 Is prifoner to the Bifhop here, at whoft hands 
 He hath good vfage.and great liberty. 
 And often but attended with weake guard, 
 Come hunt ing this way todtfport hicnfelfe. 
 I haue sduenis'd him by fecret meanes. 
 That If about thu hoore he tnake this way, 
 Vnder the colour of his vfuail game, 
 He (hall neerefinde his Friends with Horfe and Men, 
 To fet him free from his Captiuit ie. 
 
 nt tr King Ldivard, and a Huntfrntn 
 tfiib him. 
 
 Humfmnn. TSi way my Lord, 
 For this way lies the Game. 
 
 King Edv. Nay this way man, 
 See where the Huntfmen ftand. ' 
 
 Now Brother of Glotter, Lord Hiftingj.and the reft, 
 Stand you thus clofc toflealc the BiChops Deere? 
 
 Rxh, Brother, the time and cafe,requireth haft, 
 Yout horfe ftands ready at (he Parke-corncr. 
 
 KmgEd. But whether fhall we then? 
 
 Haft. To Lyn my Lord, 
 And fhipt from thence to Flinders. 
 
 T(ieb. Wei gueft belecue me.for thstwas my mean'mg 
 
 K.Ed. Stanley, I will requite thy forwardnefle. 
 
 T(tch. But wherefore Ray we? 'tis no time to talkc. 
 
 K.Ed. Huntfman, what fy'ft thou? 
 Wilt thou go along { 
 
 H*mf. Better do fo.then tarry and be bang'd. 
 
 Rich. Come then away,lets ha no more adoo. 
 
 K.Ed. Bifhop farwell, 
 Sheeld thec from tforwidtei frowne, 
 And pray that I may re-poffcfle the Ctowoe. 
 
 Enter King Henty ihtfxt. Clortnct. 
 
 , Ox 
 and Lietittnaai . 
 
 K.Hen. M.Lieutennc,now that God and Friends 
 Haue fhaken Eavardhom the Regall feate, 
 And turn'd my ciptiue ftate lo libertie, 
 My feare to hope,my forrowcs vnto ioy e$, 
 At our enlargement what arc thy due Fees ? 
 
 Lwft.Subiefts may challenge nothing of ihcii Sou'raint 
 But,if an humble prayer may preuaile, 
 I then craue p*fdon/>f your Maieftie. 
 
 K.Ht*. Fot what, Lieutenant 1 For well vfmgtnc? 
 Niy .be thou furc.Ile well requite thy kinJneflie. 
 For iht it made my imprifonment.a pleafure : 
 [, fuch a pleafure, a j incaged Birds 
 .Conceiue; when after miny moody Thoughts, 
 At laf>,by Notes of Houfhold harmonic, 
 They quite forget thai loffcof Libertie. 
 
 3 I 
 
Irfg 
 
 The third Tart o/Kjn Henry tbeSixt. 
 
 But tranKl<e,ihtt God,thou fet'fl me ftet. 
 And chiefely therefore,! thanke God, and thee, 
 He was the Author iliou the InHrument. 
 Therefore thc I may conquer Fonunes fpighr, 
 By liuing low, where Fortune cannot hurt me, 
 And thai the people of thu bleffed Land 
 Mjy not l>e pumfht with my thwarting ftarre*. 
 JK-nw/tr.although my Head I till weare the Crowme, 
 1 hire refigne my Gouernment to thee, 
 For thou an fortunate in all thy deedt. 
 
 tTorv. Yout Grace hath (till bcrac ram'd for vertuous, 
 Aarl now may feemc as wife as vertuotis, 
 By fpymg and aooiding Fortunes malice, 
 For few men rightly temper with the Starres : 
 Yet m ihis one thing let me blame your Grace, 
 For f hufing me.whcn Clorente is in place. 
 
 Cltr. No ffttrvmt? ,thou art worthy of che fway, 
 To whom the Hcau'nj in thy Natiuitie, 
 Adiudg'd an Oliue Bnnch,and Lawreii Crowne, 
 A> likely to be bleft in Peace and Wirre : 
 And therefore I yceld thee my free confent. 
 
 fTitrv. And 1 ehufe CLcrtnct onely for Protector. 
 
 Kvig.H'arw tr^and Clareace,giue me both your Hands 
 Now ioyne your Hands,& with your Hinds yout Hearts, 
 That no diffention hinder Gouermnent: 
 I make you both Protestors of this Land, 
 While I my felfe will lead a priuate Life. 
 And in demotion fpend my latter dayet, 
 To finnes rebuke. and my Creators prayfe. 
 
 Vtn*. What anfwciet Clarence to his Soueraignes 
 will .' 
 
 Clar. That he confents, if Ifaratckf yeeld confent. 
 For on thy fortune 1 rrpofe my felfe. 
 
 IPar* Why then, though )oth,yet mufl I be content : 
 Weele yoake together, like a double fhadow 
 To Hiinti Body.and fupply his place ; 
 I meane.m bearing weight of Gouernrocm, 
 While he cmoyei the Honor.and his cafe. 
 And CUrtnct.no*i then it is more then needful), 
 Forthwith that Edvara be pronounc d a Traytor, 
 And all hu Lands and Goods confifcace. 
 
 Cljr. What elfe > and that SucccfTion be determined 
 
 War*. I.therein Clarenct fhall not want his pan. 
 
 King But with the firft,of ali your chiefc affaires, 
 Let me entreat (for I command no more) 
 That Mterg*r*t your Quecne, and my Sorme Edwtrd t 
 Be (em for.to returne frorp France with fpeed : 
 For till I fee them here, by doubtful! feare, 
 My toy of libertie is halfe erlips'd. 
 
 Clar. It fftad bee done , roy Soueraigne , with aL 
 fpeede. 
 
 K.tng My Lord of Somerfet,what Youth is that, 
 Of whom you feem to haue fo tender cart ? 
 
 Somrrf. My Liege, it is young Htnrj, Earlc of RicJ 
 cnond 
 
 K-*f. Come hither,Er,glands Hope 
 
 If fecret Powers fuggeft but truth 
 To my diuining thoughts. 
 This ptettle Lad will proue our Countries bliffo. 
 Hu Looks are full of peaceful! Maieflie, 
 Hi* Head by nature frarn d to weare a Crowne, 
 His Hnd to wield Scepter, and himfelfc 
 Likely in timt o bleffe a Regall Throne : 
 Malce much of him,my Lordi ; for this Is hee 
 Muft helpe you more,thcn you ait hurt by mec . 
 
 E*trr a Ptflt. 
 
 ITtrw. What newes, my fnend ? 
 
 Ptftr. That Edw*rd is ifcaped from yout Brother. 
 And fled (as hee hearc* fince) to Burgundie 
 
 0"4nr. Vnfauotienewes. buthowmadt he efcape < 
 
 ffftt. He wai conuey'd by fcckni'.Duke of Gloftcr, 
 And the Lord #*//, who attended him 
 In fccret ambufh.on the Forreft fide, 
 And from the Bifhops Hvntfmen refcu'd him . 
 For Hunting was his dayly Eiereife. 
 
 tr*rw. My Brother was too carelefle of h.s cr>jrg<. 
 But let s hcnce.roy Soueraigne.to prouide 
 A faluc for any fore.that may betide LrtuM 
 
 ^Mantt Softer ftt,Richmead^nd Oxford. 
 
 Sfm.My Lord.I like not of this flight of Edm^rdt. 
 For doubdeffe,'ZrjwvtVf will yeeld him helpe, 
 And we fhall haue more Warres befor t be long. 
 As Htnrui late prcfaging Prophecie ' 
 Did glad my heart,with hope of thif young /i 
 So doth my heart mif-giue me, in thefe Confii 
 What may befall hire, to his harme and ours. 
 Therefore, Lord Ojcftrd,io preucnt the worft, 
 Forthwith weele fend him hence to Brittanic, 
 Till ftormrt be part of Ciuill Enm.tie. 
 
 Oxf I : for if EAvtrd re-poffcflc the Crowne. 
 Tu like that R>cbmtnd,vt\\.k ihe refi.fhaJI downe. 
 
 Seat It fhall be fo. he (ball to Bnrtan:e. 
 Come thcrefore^ct'i about it fpcedily. Exeuit. 
 
 Ftourtfr Eater 
 
 Ed* Now Brother /J/rW,Lord H^iaf^tnd the reft, 
 Yet thus farre Fortune maketh v* a>crlds, 
 And fayes/hsc once more 1 fhali enter change 
 M y wained ftate.fot Htm-iei Regall Crowne. 
 Well haue \vc pafi'd, and now re-p^afs'd the Seas, 
 And brought defned belpe from Burgundie. 
 What then remtines,we being thuj arriu'd 
 From Rauenfpurrc Hauen.bcfore the Gates of Yorke^ 
 But that we enter ,as into out Dukedotne ? 
 
 Rich, TheGaces made faft ? 
 Brother, I like not this. 
 For many men that ftumble at theThreftold, 
 Are well fbre-told,that danger luikes within. 
 
 ^.Tufh man,eboadments muft not now affright ft . 
 By faire or foule meann we muft enter in, 
 Fot hither will our friends repairc to ? t. 
 
 Hfil. My Liege, He knockc oncemore,to fummoo 
 them. 
 
 nter oo the ValL, the <JM*er / Terkf, 
 
 tJMvar. My Lords, 
 We were fore-warned of your comming, 
 And fbut theGat,for fafetie of our fdues , 
 For now we owe allegeancc vnto HtKrj. 
 
 Ed. But.Maaer Moior,if Hnry be your King, 
 Yet 4r4at the leaf* ,is Duke of Yotke. 
 
 CMojor. True, my good Lord, I know you for no 
 leiTe. 
 
 dw. Why , and 1 challenge nothing but 037 Dukedorne, 
 As being well content with tv- alone. 
 
< fbe (ItrdTart qfKjng Henry tbe'Stxt 
 
 .,'rrV But when the Fox hath once got inhf . 
 
 Hee'le foone finde meaner to make the Body follow. 
 
 H*Sl. Why.Mafter Maior.why ftand you m a doubt ? 
 Open the Gates, we are King Hewitt friends. 
 
 Mater. I, fay you fo? the Gates fhall ihn be opened. 
 
 167 
 
 Edw. Thankw braue MoitntgomcTj, 
 And mankes vnco you all : 
 if fortune ferue me,Ile requite this kindnefle. 
 Now for thi Nigbt.let s harbor hete in Yorte 
 And when the Morning Sunnc fhall rayfe his Carre 
 Aboue the Border of this Horizon, 
 Wee'le forward towards IParwtcl-t.znd his Mates; 
 For well 1 woj. rhat/^CTrr; is no Souldier. 
 Ah fro ward Clarfife,ho<M euill it befeemes thee, 
 To flatter Henry t and forfake thy Brother ? 
 Yet as wee rmy.wec'le meet both thee and Warwick;. 
 Come on btauc Souldiors doubi not of the Day, 
 And that once gocten,doubt not of largc.Pay itxum 
 
 He <Uj( *<*/. 
 
 Ttjck. A wife flout Captaine^nd foone perfwadcd. 
 /f/f The good old man would fame (hat all were wcl, 
 So 'twere not long of him : but being entred, 
 doubt not I. but we (hall foone perfwadc 
 Joth hifliysad ali his Brothers, vnto reafon. 
 
 Eater she {JMatar .and two tsftdermtn. 
 dw. So.MafterMaiot: thf Gates muft oot be fhut, 
 Jut in the Night.or m the time of Warre. 
 
 I, feare not man.but yecld me vp the Keyes, 
 
 Taket bu Kejn. 
 "or Edwsrd will defend the Towne.and the, 
 tod all thofc rriends.that deme to follow mcc. 
 
 March. Enter Mountgvmerujfiik Dritannt 
 
 And Soutdtert. 
 
 Rich. Brother. this is Sir lohnMo mgemer*, 
 Ourtruftie friend, vnlefle Ibe dcceiu'd. 
 
 Edw. Welcome Sir loha . but why come you in 
 Armes? 
 
 Mount . To helpe King lAard in his time of ftorme, 
 As eoery loyall SubiccS ought to doe. 
 
 da>. Thanke* good (JMoningtmertt 
 Jut we now forget our Title to the Crowne, 
 \od onely clayme ourDukcdome, 
 Till God pleafe to fend the reft. 
 
 Matftit. Thea fare you weH,for I will hence againe, 
 [ came to ferue a King 4 and not a Duke : 
 Orumme ftrike vp.and l vt march away. 
 
 ' The DrumoK bcgm to march. 
 Ed. Nay ftay.Sir /ba, while, aud wec'le debate 
 By what fafe meanes the Crowne may be recouer'd. 
 
 Mount. Wtat taJJfe you of debating ? , n few word*. 
 If you'lc not here proclaimc your fclfe our King, 
 He leauc you to your for tune, and be gone. 
 To keepe them back, that come to fuccour you. 
 Why fhall we fight.if you pretend no Title ? 
 
 R>c*>. Why Brother, wherefore ftand you on nke 
 points ' 
 
 da> When wee grow flronger, 
 Thtnweele make our Clayme : 
 Till then.'ils wrfdoroe to conceale our meaning. 
 
 ///?. Away with fcrupulous Wit, now Armts muft 
 rule. 
 
 Rich.Ac\3 feareleffc minds clyme foouefl vnto Crowns, 
 Brother. we will prodaime_you out of hand. 
 The bruit thereof will bring you many friends. 
 Edw Then be jt as you wilt: tor 'tis my right, 
 And Henry but vfurpes the Diadetne. 
 
 Afo*ut. I, now mySoucraignefpeakethlikehimfelfe, 
 And now will 1 be Edward.' Champion. 
 
 W^/?. Sound Trump e^Edtvard fhal be here proclalm'd: 
 Corne.feUow Sx>uldior, make thou proclamation. 
 
 Fbwtfl,. Stunet. 
 
 Soul Edward the Foar'b t by ikt Craee of Cod, K.tg of 
 E,l*nd and Franff^ad Lard af lrtt<ud,drc 
 
 MoKirt. And whofoe"re gamfayes K"ing Ldwords right 
 By this I challenge him to tingle fight. 
 Tkrmvft davit b 
 411 Long liuc Edward the Fourth. 
 
 Ente 
 Ctarpict . O xfard t and Super f< t . 
 
 ur*r. What counfaile.Lordif 1 Edaard from Belg ia, 
 With ruft.eGermanes.and blunt Hollanders. 
 Hath pafs'd in fafetie through the Narrow Seas, 
 And with his troupes doth march amame to London. 
 And many giddie people flock to him. 
 
 Ktar Let's leuicmen.aad beat him bickcagaine, 
 Cltr A little fire is quickly trodden out, 
 Which being fuffer'd.Riuers cannot quench. 
 
 tf,ir. In Warwickihire I haue true-bearted ftiends, 
 Not mutinous inpeace, yet bold in Warre, 
 Thofe will I mufler yp : and ihou Sonnc CUraice 
 Shalt ftirre vp in Suffolke.Norfolke.and ia Kent, 
 The Knights and Gentlemen, to come wuh ihcc. 
 Thou Brother Mount. ignt,\n Buckingham, 
 Norxhampton.and in Lcicefterfhire.Onlt find 
 Men well enclin'd to heare what thou command'^. 
 And thou,braue Oxftrd, wondrous well belou'd, 
 In Oxfordthire fhalt muftei vp thy friends. 
 My Souer aigne.wuh the louing C itnen j, 
 Like to his lland.gyrt in wuh the Ocean, 
 Or rnodeft );<i.circled with herNymphi, 
 Shall reft in London, till we come to him : 
 f aire Lords take leaue,*nd fluid not to reply. 
 Farewell my Soueraigne. 
 
 King. Farewell my Hitter and my Troves true hope 
 
 CUr. In figneof truth, 1 kifle your Highneffe Hand. 
 
 King Well-minded Cla-eift.be thou fortunate. 
 
 A/MM/. Comfort.my Lord, and fo I take my leaue. 
 
 Oxf. And thus I fcale my truth.and btd adieu. 
 
 Kmt. Sweet Oxfar4,tr\ti my louing Mw.agut, 
 And dlit once.once more a happy farewell. 
 
 War, Farewel^fweet Lords.let's meet at Cooentry. 
 
 Kaig. Here at the PalUce will I reft i while. 
 Coufuj of jrrr,what thmkcs your Lordfhip ? 
 Me thmkes.the Power tbai tdtaard hath in field 7 
 Should not be able to encountet mine 
 
 F*et. The doubt is.chat he will feduce the reft. 
 
 Kafg . That's not my fearc.roy meed hath got cue fame j 
 1 haue not Ropt mine eares to their demands, 
 Nor pofted off their foites with flow delaycs, 
 My pittie hath beeoe balme to heale their wounds, 
 My mildnefle hath allay'd their fwelling griefe, 
 My merciedry'd theit water-flowingiesres. 
 I r.sue not been defirous of their wealth, 
 Not much oppreA (hem with great Subfidiec, 
 Nor forward of reuenge.though they much err'd. 
 Then why (hould they loue Edward more then me/ 
 No Fxrter.theic Graces challenge Grace : 
 
The tbirdTart of K^ng Henry tbeSixt 
 
 And when the Lyon fawnes vpon the Lambe, 
 The Lambe will neuer ceafe to follow him. 
 
 Shout with m, A L*MCfler,A Lancafter. 
 Ixtt. Hearke,hearke,my Lord, what Shoou are 
 thefe? 
 
 Ed*. Seize on the fluonefac'd fimrr.beare him hence, 
 And once againe proclaime vs King of England. 
 YUJ are the Fount that nukes fm Jl Brookes to flow, 
 Now flops thy Spring.roy Sea (hall fuck them dry. 
 And fwell fo much i. e higher,by their ebbe. 
 Hence with him to tbeTower.let him not fpeake. 
 
 Exit with King Henry. 
 And Lords.towards Coueatry bend ve our courfc 
 Where percmptorie IPortfickf DOW remaines : 
 The Sunne (hints hot.and if we vfc delay, 
 Cold biting Winter manes our hop'd-for Hay. 
 
 Rick. Away betimes, before his forces loyne, 
 And take the great-growneTraytor wnawares: 
 Braue W*mors,maich aiaame towards Couentry. 
 
 EXCUHt. 
 
 Enter tpofwicke, the Mater efCattcmrj, two 
 s^el otbcn vgau the WaUt. 
 
 War. Where b the Pott that came from valiant Oxford, t 
 low farre hence is thy Lord.rnine honefi fellow? 
 Aftfr.i . By this at Dunfinore, marching hiiherward. 
 Wsr. How farre off is our Brother ItfoxHtagtut 
 Where is the Poft that came from Moautagste ? 
 tff i. By this at Dainiry,w:ch a puiflanc troope. 
 
 Enter Someruile. 
 Wir, Say *</-<&, what fayes my loulng Scene ? 
 And by thy guefie,liow nigh is Clarence now ? 
 
 mcnt. At Southam I did leaue him with his forces, 
 And doe expcft him here fome two howres hence. 
 War. Then Cltrtneels at hand,! heate his Drumme. 
 Someru. It is not his.my Lord.here Southaro lyes : 
 "he Drcd vour Honor heares.rnarcheth from Warwickf. 
 nr*r. Who fliould that be?belike vnlook'd for friends 
 Sooteru. They treat hand.andyoulhallqaicklyknow. 
 
 Mercb. Ftwnfh. MerEdard,Ricb*rd, 
 
 and Seuldieri. 
 
 Ed. Goe,Trumpet,to the W^IIs,and found a Parle- 
 Rich. See how the Curly (Tanvickt mans the Wall. 
 V*r. Oh trnbid fpight.is fponfuil Edward come ? 
 Vherc (lept our Scouts, or how are they feduc'd, 
 'hat we could heare no newes of his reoayre. 
 
 dw. Now W4nw^f,wilt thou ope the Citie Gates, 
 peakc gentle words ,and humbly bend thy Knee, 
 Call EdtoarJ King,and at his hands begge Mercy, 
 And he (hall pardon thee thefe Outrages ? 
 
 far. Nay rather,wilt thou draw thy forces heoce. 
 x>nfe(fc who fet thee rp.snd pluckt thee downe, 
 Call ifarmekt Patron.and be penitent, 
 Lad thou (halt fti 11 remaine the Duke of Yorke. 
 
 Rich. 1 thought at lead he would haue (aid the King, 
 Or did he make the leaft agsinft his will ? 
 War. Is not a Dukedome,Sir, goodly gift ? 
 Rich. I,by my faith.for a poore carle to giue, 
 Ic doe thee feruice for fo good a gift. 
 *r*r. Twas I that gauc the Kingdomc to diy Bro- 
 
 &l. Why then 'tis mine^fbnt by Varvickfj gift. 
 
 War. Thou ftit no jttLu for fo great a weight : 
 And Weakeling, 'Vxrvicke takes his gift agaioc, 
 And Henry is my King, Wanwflk his Subicct, 
 
 d. Bui Worvickti King is Edvuadt Prifonzr: 
 Acd gallant irannckf,doebut aafvver this, 
 What is the Body,when the Head is off' 
 
 tycA. Ala s.that w*ntckc had no more fore-caft, 
 But whiles he thought to fieale the /ingle Ttn, 
 The King was flyly fingcfd from the Deck : 
 You left poore Henry at the Bifhops Pallace, 
 And tenne to one you'le meet him in the Tower. 
 
 Etch. Com* Waraiickf, 
 Take che time, kneelc downe, kneele downe : 
 Nay when ? (hike now.or clfe the Iron codes. 
 
 War. 1 had rather chop this Hand off at a blow , 
 And with the othcr,fiing it at thy face, 
 Then beare fo low a fay!e,to (rrikc to dice. 
 
 E<bt, Sayle how thou canft, 
 Haue Wmde and Tyde thy ftiend, 
 This Hand.faft wound about thy coale-black hayr*, 
 Shall.wluics thy Head is warme, and new cut off, 
 Write in the dufl this Sentence with thy blood, 
 Wind-changing yarwicke now can change no mere. 
 
 Enter. Oxfordjti;b Druamu tad dltttrt. 
 
 Vtr. Oh cbearefullColours.fce where Oxford 
 
 Oxf. Oxfrrd.Oxf9rd,faL*cller. 
 
 Rub. The Gates are open .Is t vs enter too. 
 
 Ed. So other foes may fet vpon our backs. 
 Stand we to good array : for they no doubt 
 Will iflueout againe, and bid vs bat wile ; 
 !f not, the Cirie being but of froall defence, 
 Wee'lc quickly rowze the Traitors in the fame. 
 
 Sfer. Oh welcome OxforJ,(ot we want thy helpe, 
 
 Sater Mount apttpitb DnttataetudC!Mtrt t 
 
 Mourn. 
 
 Kick.Jhou and thy Brother both (hall buy this Treafoo 
 Eucn with the dearcft blood your bodies bcue. 
 
 dv. The rurder matcht.the greater ViAorie 
 My miode prcfagetb happy gaine,and Cqnqueft. 
 
 Emer S finer fet. witb Druaane attd Calvtn. 
 
 Sent. Somerfet Corner (it ,fot 
 
 Rich. Two of thy Name,both Dukes of Sorocrfet, 
 Haue fold their Liues vnto the Houfe of Trkf t 
 And thou (halt be the ibtrd,if this Sword hold. 
 
 Eater CUrenetjKttbDnmantmd Cohort. 
 
 tfto.&nd Ioe,where George of Clarence fweepes along, 
 Of force enough to bid his Brother Battaile : 
 With whom.in vpright zealetoright } preuailes 
 More then the nature of a Brothers Loue. 
 Come CUreace.crtntt : thou v.'ilt,if Warwickf call. 
 
 ^7r.Fatherof Warwick.know you what thismcanw? 
 Looke here.I throw my infamie at thee : 
 I will not ruinate ray Fathers Houfe, 
 Who gaoc his blood co lyme the ftones together, 
 And fei vp Lancaftrr. Why .troweft thou, fTarvtckf, 
 That Clarence is fo har(h,fo blunt .vmiaturali, 
 To bend the fatal! Instruments of Wane 
 
The ttird<PartofKjngHe7ttytbeSixt. 
 
 The Qjieene from France hath brought a puiHant power. 
 uen now we heard ths newcs : ah.coald'ft thou five. 
 
 tram. Why then I would not Bye. Ah MOUMO&* 
 If thou be there.fwect Brother,takc my Hand, 
 And with thy Lippes kecpe in my Soule a while. 
 Thou lou'ft me not : for.Brother.if thou didfl, 
 Thy teares would wafh this cold congealed blood, 
 That glewes my Lippcs,and will not iet me fpeakc. 
 Come quickly Moiunague,at I am dead. 
 
 Sam. Ah K'jrwtckstMwntague hzch breath'd hit laft, 
 And to the lateXt gafpe.cry'd out fot Watvic^ .- 
 And faid,Commend me to my valiint Brother. 
 And more he would haue faid,and more he fpokr , 
 Which founded like a Cannon in a Vault, 
 That mought not be diftinguifht : but at laQ 
 I veil might heare, deliuered with a groanc, 
 Oh farewell trurwickt. 
 
 (Tone. Sweet reft hj$ Soule :' 
 Flye Lords, and faue your felucs, 
 For IVwieke bids you all farewell,to meet in Heauen. 
 
 Oxf. Away ,away,to meet the Quecnes great power. 
 Here thtj hart *w*y bii "Body. mor. 
 
 Flatrfi. Enter King Edward in tr.tmfb, m/6 
 Rich*rd,Clarcnct /aid the nfl, 
 
 A'wsg.Thus farreour fonunekcepes an fpwatd courfe, 
 And we are grac'd with wreaths of Vidorie t 
 But in the midft of this bright-iliining Day, 
 I fpy a black (iifpicious threarning Cloud, 
 Thai will encounter with our glorious Sunne, 
 Ere he attaine his eafcfull Wefterae Bed : 
 I meane,my Lords, thole powers thai the Queene 
 Hath ray s*d in Gallia,haue arriued our Coi.il, 
 And.as we heare,march on to fight with vs. 
 
 CUr. A little gale will foone difperfe that Cloud , 
 And blow it to the Source from whence it came, 
 Thy very Beames will dry thofe Vapours vp, 
 For euery Cloud engenders notaStorme. 
 
 Rich. The Queene is valued thirtie thoufand ftroflg, 
 And S*r/,with O*/W,fled to her : 
 If fhe haue time to breathe.be well sflur'd 
 Her faction will be full as ftrong as ours. 
 
 Kmg. We are aduertis'd by our loumg friendf. 
 That they doe hold their covrfe toward Tewkibury. 
 We hauing now the beft at Barnet field, 
 Will thither ftraight, for willingneffe rids way, 
 And as we marrh.our flrength will be augmented : 
 In euery Countieaswe goe along, 
 Strike vp the Dr ummc.cry courage.and away. 
 
 Ftwrifl,. March, Enter the Qustne* jaatg 
 t, Smxrfet, Oxford, W 
 
 gainft his Brother^and his lawful! Xing. 
 erhaps thou wiit-obteft my holy Oath r 
 o kepe that Oatlnwere more impietir, 
 Then Ap&ofr.when he facrific'd his Daughter. 
 am fo forry fot my Trefpas made, 
 hat todeferue well at my Brothers handt, 
 here proclayme my felfe thy mortal! foe : 
 ichrefolution.wherefoe're I meet thee, 
 As I will meet thee, if thou flirrc abroad) 
 o plague thee.for thy foule mis-leading me. 
 nd fo,prowd-hearted Wdrw/c^e.Idefiethee, 
 nd to my Brother turne my bluOiing Cheekes. 
 jrdon me Edward t l will make amends : ' 
 nd Richard,doe not frowne vpon my faults, 
 or I will henceforth be no more vnconBant. 
 EJn>. Now welcome more.and ten times more beJou'd, 
 'hen if chou neucr hadft deferu'd our hate. 
 Rich. Welcome good Clarenct,Mn u Brother-like. 
 Wstrv. Oh pafling Tray tor ,peaur d and Yniuft. 
 Edw. WhatWinwr^, 
 Wilt thou leaue the To wne,and fight? 
 Or (halt we beat the Stones about thine Bares ? 
 
 Wr. Alas.l arr. not coop d here for defence : 
 will away towards Barnet presently, 
 And bid thce Battaile,^W,if thou dir'ft. 
 
 Ed*. Y'ir7v:%,^u'ar</dar,and leads the way: 
 >rd$ to the field: Saint Gt*ge,mA Viflorie. extant. 
 March, fftp-atckt aid hit companie fffowtt . 
 
 &>jl<irtm,taid Excurpons. Enter idaford bringing 
 forth Warwick! *<>*dtd. 
 
 dar. So, lye thou there: dye thou.and dyeour feare, 
 r Hrarmck? was a Buggc that fear'd all. 
 viMotattagu* fit fft, I f^ke for thee, 
 That iranvukci Bones may keepc thine compa.nie. 
 
 Exit. 
 
 Want. Ah,who is nigh? come to me,friend,or for, 
 And tell me who is Via or, fervor Varwickf t 
 Why aske I that ? my mangled body fhewes, 
 rly blood,my want of ftrengih,my ficke heart fhewes. 
 That I mud yeeid my body to the Earth, 
 nd by my fall, the . onqueft to my foe. 
 Thus yeelds the Cedar to the Axes edge> 
 Vhofe Armcs g*ue fhelter to the Princely Eagle. 
 /nder whofe ftude the ramping Lyon flept, 
 Whofe top-branch ouer-pcer'd leaci fpreading Tree, 
 And kept low Shrubs from Winters pow'rfull Winde. 
 Tbefe Eyes,tha t now are dim'd with Deaths black Vey le, 
 -hue beene as piercing as the Mid-day Sunne, 
 To fearch the fecret Treafons of the Wo: Id : 
 The Wnnckks in my Browes.no w fill'd with blood, 
 A^ere lik'ned oft to Kingly Sepulchers : 
 For who hu'd King,but I could digge his Graue ? 
 And who durft fmile, when irarwickc bent his Brow ? 
 Loe.now my Glory fmear'd in duft attd blood. 
 vly Patkes.my Walkes,my Manners that I had, 
 Eucn row forfakc me ; and of ail my Lands, 
 
 nothing left me,but my bodies length. 
 Why.what is Pompe,Rule,Reigne,but Earth and Daft ? 
 And hue we how we can,yet dye we muft, 
 
 Eater Oxford and. Semerfee. 
 
 Sera 
 
 We might recouer all our LciTe againe : 
 
 ^ . Great Lords, wife men oeY fit and waile their loffc, 
 But chearely feeke how to rcdreiTe their narmcs. 
 What chough the Maft be now blowne ouer-boord, 
 The Cable b toke^hc holding. Anchor loft, 
 And ha ! re our Saylors fwallow'd in the flood ? 
 Yet liues our Pilot flill. Is't meet, that hee 
 Should leaue the Helme.and like a fearcfull Lad. 
 With tearefull Eyes adde Water to the Sea, 
 And giue more ftrength to that whkh hath too much, 
 Whiles in his moane,the Ship fplits on the Rock, 
 Which Induftne and Courage might haue bu'd ? 
 Ah what a (hame.ah what a fault were this. 
 Say Varwvkt was our Anchor: what of that ! 
 
 q3 And 
 
12. 
 
 The thtrdTart o/I(ing Henry the Sixt 
 
 JV.Lord,Knight,and Gnt!emen,what I fhoold fay , 
 My leare* gine-ay : for eutry word I fpeake, 
 Ye fee I drink e the water of my eye. 
 Therefore no mote but this : Hmryyova Soueraigrw 
 Is Prifoncr to the Foe.hii State vfurp'd, 
 His Realme a flaughter.houfe.his SuWefc (lame, 
 His Statute* cancell'd,and his Treafure fpem; 
 And yonder is the Wolfe.trm makes thu fpoyle. 
 You6ght in luftice: then inGodName,Lord*, 
 Be Thant,and giue (agnail to the fight. 
 Alxntm, Retreat \Ejccnrfia t. 
 
 ur Top-Mafl: what of him ? 
 Out flaughfrcd friends.ihe Tickles : what of thcfc ? 
 Why U not Oxftrd here.anothet Anchor ? 
 And Sotntrftt, another goodly Maft ? 
 The friends of France ourShrowds and Tackling*? 
 And though vnskilfull.why not Ned and 1. 
 For once allowM the skilfull Pilots Charge? 
 We will not from the Helme,to fit and weepe, 
 But kepe our Courfc (though the rough Wir.de fay oo) 
 From Shelues and Roeis.trm threaten vs with Wrack. 
 Ai eood to chide the Wau,as fpeake them fiure. 
 And what i dvd.\>\it a tiuhleffe Sea ? 
 Whst Ov.bui i Quick-fand of Deceit ? 
 And fyrW.bui a rged fatall Rocke ? 
 All thefe.the Enemies to our poore Barke 
 Say you can fwim,a)a* 'tis but a while; 
 Tread on the Sand ,why there you quickly fmke, 
 Beftride the Rock.theTyde wiU w&fhyouoff, 
 Or elfe you famifh.that's a three-fold Death. 
 Thirfpeake 1 (Lords) to let you vnderftand, 
 If cafe fome one of you would flye from vs, 
 That there's no hop'd-for Mercy with the Brother!, 
 More then with rothlefle Waues.wich Saods and Rocks. 
 Why courage therijwhat cannot be auoided, 
 Twcre childfh weakenefle tolsment.orfeaFe. 
 
 Prince. Me thinkes a Woman of thii valiant Spirit, 
 Should.if a Coward heard her fpeake thefe words, 
 Infufc his Breaft with Magnanimiue, 
 And make him, naked, foylea man at Armo. 
 1 fpeake not this, as doubting any here : 
 For did 1 but Mped a fearelull mart, 
 He fhould haue leaue to goeaway bctiir.es, 
 Lesft in our need he might infeft another, 
 And make him of like fpirit to himfelfe. 
 If any fuch be here, as God forbid, 
 Let him depart, before we neede his helpe. 
 
 Orf. Women and Children of fo high a courage, 
 And Wartior* fint,why 'twere perpetuall fhame. 
 Oh brauc young Prince : thy famous Grandfather 
 Doth liuc agame in the ; long may ft thou Due, 
 Tobcarehis Image,and renew hi* Glories. 
 
 Sam. And he thai will not fight for fuch a hope, 
 Goe home to Bed^nd like the Owle by day, 
 If he anfe, be rmxk'd and wondrcd at. 
 
 gjtj Thanke? gentle S tuner fer, (meet Oxford thinkex 
 
 Vrioct. And take his thankes, that yet hath nothing 
 elfe. 
 
 Mef. Prepare you Lords.for Edward is at hand. 
 
 Readie to fight: therefore be refoiute. 
 
 Oxf. I thought no lefle : it is his Policie, 
 
 To hafte thus fafUo ftpdc vs vnprouided. 
 
 Som. But hee's decei u'd, we are in read incfle, 
 
 J^j*. This chcares my heart, to Tee your forwardneffe, 
 
 Qjcf. Here pitch our Battaile.hcnce we will nor budge 
 
 ttr Ed'ard, Richard, 
 Ciarnct,<tA Sauldteri. 
 
 EAc.Braue followers.yonder ftands thethomie 
 Which by the Heauens affiftance,and your ftrength, 
 Mutt by the Roots be hew'ne vp yet ere Night, 
 I need not addc more fuell to your fire, 
 For well 1 wot. ye blaae, to bume them out : 
 Giue fignall to the fight,sr.d co it Lords. 
 
 Tlairifb. Later d*rd, Richard, Qtget,Cl*rt*et. 
 Oxford, Semtrfei 
 
 4*'. Now here a period of tumultuous Broyles. 
 Away vv ah Oj^W co Harries Caftleftraighr : 
 For SomtrjitfOS with hit guiltie Head 
 Coe heare them hence.l will not heart them fpeake. 
 
 Oxf. For my part.Ilc not trouble thee with words. 
 
 Sam. Nor l.butftoupe with patience to my fortune. 
 
 $*. So part we fadly in this troublous World, 
 To meet -with loy in fweet lerufalem. 
 
 E d. 1 s Proclamation made.That who findi Ednmrd, 
 ShaJI haue a high Reward.and he his Life? 
 
 'f^ich. It island loe where youthful! Ed#ard comet. 
 
 Eater the fraict. 
 
 tdw. Bring forth the Gallant,let v heare him fpeake. 
 What ? czn fo young a Thome begin to prick i 
 /&vdtt4,what fatisfaflion canftthoomake, 
 POT bearing Armes,for flirnng vpmy SubieGs, 
 And all the trouble thou haft turo'd me to ? 
 
 Prince. Spcake like a Subiec\prowd ambitious Ttr^e. 
 Suppofe thai I am now my Fathers Mouth, 
 Re figne thy Chayre, and where 1 ftand,kneele thou, 
 Whil'fi I propofe the felfe- fame words to thee, 
 Which(Traytor) thou would'ft haue me anfwer to. 
 
 j. Ah, that thy Father had beene fo refolu'd 
 
 kx-'tj That you might ftill haue worne rhe Petticoat, 
 And ne're haue ftolne the Breech from Laacafier. 
 
 Print*. Let vfy fable in a Winters Night, 
 HU Currrfh Riddles forts not with this place. 
 
 T^tb. By Hesuen,Brat,lle plague ye tot that word. 
 
 u. I, thou waft borne to be a plague to men. 
 
 Rich. ForGodt fake,tke away this Captiue Scold. 
 
 Pram. Nay .take away this fcolding Gooke-backe, 
 rather. 
 
 <6r. Peace wilful] Boy , or I will charme your tongue. 
 
 Clar. Vntutor'd Lad.ihou art too malapert. 
 
 frmct. I know my dutie.you are all vuduufuli t 
 LifciuiousAj>W,and thoti perior'd Geargt, 
 And thou mif-fhapen Did-t,\ tell yeaJl, 
 I am your better.Traytort as ye are, 
 And thou vfurp'ft my Fathers right and mine. 
 E4x. Take that, the likcneffe of this Rayter her*. 
 
 Rtci>. Spnwl'fl thou? take that,to end thy gonc. 
 K&.fi*,him. 
 
 CUr. And ther's for twitting me with pcrium 
 
 ^o. Oh.killmeroo, 
 
 Rub Marry, and fhalL Of ITS to kill htr. 
 
 2ds>. Ho!d,AAWj)old,for we haue done too much. 
 _ R-ci, Wry 
 
The dirt/Tart of Kjng Henry the Sixt. \j\_ 
 
 The Theefe doth fcareeach bufli an Officer, 
 
 Rich. Why fhould fhee liuc, to fill the World with 
 words. 
 
 dvr. What ? doth fhee fwowne ? vfe manei for her 
 recouerie. 
 
 Rich. Clarence e*cufe me to the King my Brother : 
 le hence to London on a ferious matter, 
 re ye come there, be fure to heare font* newes. 
 Ctu. What? what? 
 Rich Tower.the Tower. Extt. 
 
 Q. Oh AT^fweet N^fpeake ro thy Mother Boy. 
 Can W thou not fpeake ) O Traitors, Murtherers ' 
 They that ftabb'd C*far t fi\cd no blood at all : 
 Did not offend, nor were not worthy Blame, 
 f this foule deed were by, to equall it. 
 He was a Man; thii (to reXpea)a Childe, 
 And Men,ne're fpend their fury on a Childe. 
 What's wot fe then Murtherer, thit I may name it ? 
 ^o,no, my heart will burft.and if I fpeake, 
 And I will fpeake, that fo iny heart may burft. 
 Botchers and Villaines, bloudy Cimballes, 
 How fweet a Plant haue you vntiraely ctopt : 
 YOU haue no children (Butchers) if you had, 
 The thought of vhem would haue ftm'd vp remorfe, 
 But if you eucr chance to haue a Childe, 
 Lookc in his youth to haue him fo cut off 
 At deathfmen you hauc. rid this fweet yong Prince. 
 
 Kin? Away with her, go beare her hence perforce. 
 
 >u. Nay, neuer beare me hence, difpatch me hecre : 
 Here fhesth thy Sivord.lle pardon thee my death: 
 What? wilt thou not? Then Clarence do it thou. 
 
 \A. 'By heauen,] will not do ihee fo much cafe. 
 
 <9*. Good C/arence do: fweet flarenct do thou do it. 
 
 C ta.D\<i'A thou noi heare me fweare I would not do it' 
 
 gu. I, but thon vfeft to forfweare thy lelfe. 
 'Twas Sin before, but now 'tis Charity . 
 Whst wilt ^noi? Whert it that diue'.s butcher Richard) 
 Hard fauor'd Richard? Rjcbanl,wbere art thou ? 
 Thou art not hecre; Murther is ihy Almef-deed : 
 Petitioners for Blood, thou ne're puc'ft backe. 
 
 Ed. Away I fay, I charge ye beare her hence. 
 
 j*. So come to you, and yours, as co this Prince. 
 6 xn J^tefat 
 
 Ed. Where t Richard gone. 
 
 (la. To London all m poft.and as 1 guefTe^l 
 To make a bloody Supper in the Tower. 
 
 d. He's fodamc if a thing comet in his head. 
 Now march we hence, dtfchrge the common fort 
 With Pay and Thankes,and let s away to London, 
 And fee our gentle Qoeenehow well (he fares, 
 By this (I hope) fhe hath a Sonne for roe. *U. 
 
 Eater Henry tbifixt, and Richard^ith the Lieutenant 
 en the Wallet . 
 
 Rich. Good day, my Lord,whatatyootBooke fo 
 hard? 
 
 Hen. I my good Lord my Lord I fhoulol'fay rather, 
 Ti finne to flatter. Good was little better j 
 'Good Glofter.aod good Deutll, were alike, 
 AoH both prepoftt'ous therefore, not Good Lord. 
 
 Rich. Sirra, leaue vs to our felues,we muft eonferre. 
 
 Hen. So flies the wreaklcflV fhepherd from j Wolfe : 
 So firft the harmlefle Sheepe doth yeeld hii Fleece, 
 And next his Throate, vnto the Butcher* Knife. 
 What Scene of death hath Refnu now lo A&e / 
 
 R*k. Sufpitionalwayes haunu the guilty rmode, 
 
 Hat. The Bird that hath bin limed in a bufh, 
 With trcmblingwmgs mifdoubtetheuery bufti; 
 And I thehaplefle Male to one fweet Bird, 
 Haue now the fatall Obieft in my eye. 
 Where my poore yong was /im'd, was eaught.andkilPd. 
 
 Kith. Why what a petuifh Foole was that of Greet, 
 That taught his Sonne the office ofaFowle, 
 And yet for all his wings, the Foole wai drovm'd 
 
 Hen. I/Wd/W/.mypooreBoy/wia, 
 Thy Father AfiJ, that dem'de our courfe, 
 The Sunne that fear'd the wings of my fweet Boy. 
 Thy Brother Edward, and thy Selfe, the Sea 
 WhofeenuiousGulfedidfwallowvphlslrfe: 
 Ah, kill me with thy Weapon, not with words, 
 My breft can better brooke thy Daggers point, 
 Then can my eares that Tragicke Hiftory. 
 But wherefore doft thou come?I$'t for my Lift t 
 
 Rich. Thmk'ft thou I am an Executioner ? 
 
 Hen. A Persecutor 1 am fure thou an, 
 Ifrmmhermg Innocents be Executing, 
 Why then thou art an Executioner. 
 
 Rich Thy Son I kill'd for his preemption. 
 
 Hen. Hadft thou bin kill'd.when firft^ didft prefome. 
 Thou had'd not liu'd to kill a Sonne of mine : 
 And thus I prophefie, that many a thoufand, 
 Which now miflruft no parcell of my Feare, 
 And many an old mans fighe, and many a Widdowts, 
 And many an Orphans water-fland ing-eye, 
 Men for their Sonnes, Wiues for their Husband*. 
 Orphans, for their Parents timeles death, 
 Shall rue thehoure that euer thou was't borne . 
 Th Owle fhciek'd at thy biith, an euill figne, 
 The Night-Crow cry'de.abodinglucklefTe time, 
 Dogs howi'd,and hiddeous Tempeft fhook down Trees: 
 The Rauen rook'd her on the Chimnies top, 
 And chatt ring Pies in difmall Difcords fung : 
 Thy Motherfelt motethen a Mothers pame. 
 And yet brought forth JefTe then a Mothers hope. 
 To wit.jn indigefted and deformed lumpe, 
 Not like the fruit of fuch a goodly Tree. 
 Teeth hsd'ft thou in thy hed, when thou wjs't borne. 
 To figmfie, thou cam'ft to b'uc the world ; 
 And if the reft be true, which I haue heard, 
 Thou cam'ft. 
 
 Rich. He heare no more : 
 
 Dye Prophet in thy fpeech, Statbei titm, 
 
 For this (iTiong'ftchereftJ was 1 ordain'd. 
 
 Hen. I.and for much moreflaughter after thii, 
 O God forgiue my (innes, and pardon thee. Dj/n. 
 
 Rich. What? will the afpiring blood ofLancafter 
 Sinke in the ground? I thought it would haue mounted. 
 See how my fword weepes for the poore Kings death. 
 
 may fuch purple teares be al way fhed 
 
 From thofe that wifh the downfall of our houfe. 
 If any fparke of Life be yet remaining, 
 Downe,downe to hell.and fay i fent thee thither. 
 
 Statr him agatnt. 
 
 1 that haue neythcr pitty.loue.nor fcare, 
 Indeed 'tis true that fftant told me of; 
 For I haue often heard my Mother fay, 
 
 1 came into the world with my Leggec forward. 
 Had I not reafon (chinkeye)to make haft, 
 And feeke '.heir Ruine, that vfurp'd our Right ? 
 The Midwife wonder'd.and the Women cri'de 
 O Icfus blefle vs,he is borne with teeth, 
 
 Aod 
 
77>f tbird^ art ofK^ng Henry the Sixt 
 
 Andfo I wai.which pUinly fignified, 
 
 Thatl (hould fnarle, and bite^nd play thedogee: 
 
 Then fince the Heauens hue fliap'd cny Body so, 
 
 Let Hell make crook' d my Minde to anfwrr it. 
 
 1 haue no Brother, 1 am like no Brother : 
 
 And this word [Lout] which Gray-beards call Dining 
 
 Be refidem in men like one mother, 
 
 And not in me : I am my fclfe alone. 
 
 Clartna beware, thou keept'ft me from the Light, 
 
 But I will fort a pitchy day for thee : 
 
 For I will bu*ze abroad fuch Prophefie*. 
 
 That&Wd'fhall befearerull of hi life, 
 
 And then to purge his feare, He be thy death. 
 
 King Hefaj, and the Prince bis Son aregone, 
 
 CLert-nct thy turne i next, and then the reft, 
 
 Counting my felfe but bad, till I bebefl. 
 
 Be throw thy body in another roome, 
 
 And Triumph Wrwry.in thy day of Dooma x* 
 
 fiaurifh. Enter K 
 
 King. Once more we fit in England* Royal! Throne, 
 Re-purchac'd with the Blood of Enemies : 
 What valiant Foe-men, like to Autumnet Corne, 
 Haue wemow'd downeintops of sU their ptide ? 
 Three Dukes ofSomerfet, threefold Renowne, 
 For hardy and undoubted Champions : 
 Two CUffardt^s the Father and the Sonnf , 
 And two Northumberland i : two brauer men, 
 Ne're fpurr*d their Courfers at the Trumpets found 
 With them, the two braoc Beare,w<m'rd( L 8i Mo!n*t. 
 That in tbelr Chaines fetter d che Kingly Lyon, 
 And made the Forreft tremble when they roat'd. 
 
 Thus haue we fwcpt Sufpition from our Seat c, 
 And made our Footftoole of Security. 
 Come hither "Scffe, and let me kifle my Boy : 
 Kong Ntd, for thee, thine Vnckles,and my frlfe, 
 Haoe in our Armors waccht the Winters night, 
 Went all afoote in Summer* folding beate, 
 That thou might*ft repoflefle the Crowne >n peace, 
 And of our Labours tbou fhalt reape the gaine. 
 
 Rich. He blaft his Haroert, if your head were laid, 
 For yet I am not look'd on in the world 
 This (boulder was ordain d fo thickr, tohraue, 
 And heaue it fhall feme waight, or breake my back*. 
 Worke thou the way.add that fhalt execute. 
 
 King. Oarwwand G^r.Ioue my loudy Qpcene, 
 And 'tis your Princely Nephew Brothers both. 
 
 CU. The duty ibat I owe vnto yoor Maicfly, 
 I Scale vpon the lip* of this fweet Babe. 
 
 CU. Thanke Noble CmT,worthy brother thanki. 
 
 Ttpb. And that I looe the tree fro whence y fprang'ft 
 Witnefle the louing kifle I glue t,he Fruite, 
 To fay the tnith/o hulas kirt hismaftcr, 
 And cried all htife, when as he meant all harme. 
 
 King. Nowam I feated aimy foule delights, 
 Hauing my Countries peace,and Brothers loues, 
 
 CU. What Will your Grace haue done with Margarti, 
 Rrjiard her Father, to the King of France 
 Hath pawn'd the Sicils and Icrufalem, 
 And hither haue they fent it for her canfome. 
 
 King, Away with her, and waft her hence to Franc*: 
 And now what teftj, but that we fpend the tim 
 Withftstely Triumphes, mirthfull Comicke fhewes, 
 Such as befits the pleafure of the Court. 
 Sound Drums and Trompeti, farwell fowre annoy, 
 For hcerel hope begins our lifting ioy ixtvas craaa 
 
 FINIS. 
 
'75 
 
 The Tragedy of Richard the Third: 
 
 with the Landing of Earle Richmond, and the 
 
 Battell at Boiworth Field. 
 
 Trimus. Sccsna 
 
 Enter Kfcb&d V*k< fCtofterfilus. 
 
 Ow is the Winter of our Difcontent, 
 Made glorious Summer by thi Son ofYorke: 
 And all the clouds thatlowr'd vpon our houfe 
 In ihfi deepe bofome of the Ocean buried . 
 Now are our browes bound with Various Wreathes, 
 Our bruifed armes hung vp for Monuments ; 
 Our fternc Alarums chang'd to merry Meeting* - 
 Our dreadful! Marches, to delightful! Meafores. 
 Grim-vi&g'd Warre, hath fmooth'd his wrinkled Front : 
 And now, in ftead of mounting Barbed Steedi, 
 To fright the Scules of fearfull Aduerfaries, 
 He capers nimbly in a Ladies Chamber, 
 To the lafciuious pleating of s Lute. 
 But I, that am not (hap'dfor fporttue trickes, 
 Nor nude to court an amorous Looking- glaffe : 
 I, that am Rudely ftarnpt, and want loues Maiefty, 
 To (trot before a wonton ambling Nymph ; 
 I , that am cimail'd of this faite Proportion, 
 Cheated of Feature by diflembling Nature, 
 Deform 'd, vn-finifh'd, fern before my time 
 Into this breathing World, fcarfe halfe made Vp, 
 And that fo Tamely and vnfafhionable, 
 Thai doggo barke acme, as I halt by them. 
 Why I (in this weake piping time of Peace) 
 Haue no delight to paffe away the time, 
 Vnlefle to fee my Shadow in the Sunne, 
 And defcant on mine ownc Deformity. 
 And therefore, fince I cannot proue a Louer, 
 Toentettainethefefaire well fpoken dayes, 
 I amdetermined to proue a Villain?, 
 And hate the idle plcafures of thefe dayes. 
 Plots haue I laide, Inductions dangerous, 
 By drunken Prophefies, Libels, and Dreames, 
 To fet my Btother Clarence and the King 
 In deadly hate, the one againft the other : 
 A nd if King Sdward be as true and iuft, 
 As I am Subtle, Falfe,at\d Treacherous, 
 This day (hould Clarence clofely be mew'd vpt 
 About a Prophefie.which fayes thai G, 
 Of Edwards heyres themuttheter (hall be. 
 Diue thoughtsdowneto my foule.here Clarence comet . 
 
 Enter Clarence on&'Brakenbury. guarded. 
 firOthec,good day : What meanes this armed guard 
 
 That wattes vpon your Grace t 
 
 Cta. HisMaieftytendringmyperfbnsfafVty, 
 Hath appointed this Conduft.to conuey me to thTower 
 
 Ktcb. Vpon what caafe ? 
 
 Cla. Becaufe my name is Geargt. 
 
 "Kith. AUckemy Lord.that fault is none of yours . 
 He fhould for that commit your Godfathers. 
 
 belike, his Maiefty hath fome intent, 
 
 That you fhould be new Chriftned in the Tower. 
 Bur what's the matter Clareace,my I know f 
 
 CU. Yea frfbard.when 1 know : but I protcft 
 As yet I do not : But as { can iearne, 
 He hearkens after Prophefies and Dieames, 
 And from the Croflc-row pluckes the letter G : 
 And fayes.a Wizard told him.thai byG, 
 His i(Tue difinhented fhould be. 
 And for my name ofCtorge begins With G, 
 It followes in his thought, that lam he. 
 Thefe (as I learne)and fuch like toyes as thefe, 
 Hath moou'd hislKighne^e to commit me now. 
 
 Rich. Why this u is, when men are rul'd by Women 
 Tis not the King that fends you to the Tower, 
 My Lady Gray his Wife, Ctarewt 'tis ftier. 
 That (empts him to this harfn Extremity. 
 Was itnotfhee, andthatgoodmanot'Woririip, 
 Aphony Woodpile her Brother there, 
 That made him fend Lord Hafttags to the Tower I 
 From whence this prefent day he it deliuered ? 
 We re not fafel&rc0, we are not fafe. 
 
 CU. By heaucn,! thinke there is no man fecure 
 But theQueenesKindrcd.and night-walking Heralds, 
 That trudge betwixt the King,andMinris5*r*. 
 Heard you not w hat an humble Supphant 
 Lord//^?^/was,for herdeliuery ? 
 
 Rich. Humbly complaining to her Dei tie, 
 Got my Lord Chambetlaine his libertie 
 lie tell you what,! thinke it is our way, 
 
 1 f we will keepe in fauour with the King, 
 To b her men.and weare her Liuery . 
 
 The jealous ore-votne Widdow.and her felfe, 
 Since that our Brother dub d them Gentlewomen, 
 Are mighty Gofsipt in our Monarchy. 
 
 Br<t I befeech your Graces both to pardon roe, 
 His Maiefty hath ftraightly g.uen in charge. 
 That no man fhail hauepriuate Conftt-enoe 
 (Of what degree foeuer) with your Brother. 
 
174 
 
 icfi. Eoen fo,and pleal'e your Worlhip Erak^oj, 
 You may partake of any thing we fay : 
 We fpeake no Treafon man ; We fay the King 
 Js wile and v ertuous, and hi* Noble Que ene 
 Well ftrooke in yearcs, faire,and not tealioui. 
 We fay, that Shorn Wife hath a pretty Foot, 
 A cherry Lip, a bonny Eye. a pafsing pleating tonguet 
 And that the Queenes Kindred are made gende Folkes. 
 How fay you fir? can you deny all this t 
 
 "Sra. With thii (my Lord) my fclfe haue nought to 
 
 R l e6. "Naught to do with Mlftri* Shan* 
 I tell thee Fellow, he that doth naught with her 
 (Excepting one) were beft to do it fettetly alone. 
 
 'Bra. What one, my Lord? 
 
 Rjcb. Her Husband Knaue.would'ft thou betray me? 
 
 "Bra. IdobefeechyourGrace 
 To pardon me, and withall forbeare 
 Your Conference with the Noble Duke. 
 
 ClA, We know hy charge 'Brokfihtry ,and wll obey. 
 
 Rich. We are the Queencs abieas.snd muft obey. 
 Brother farewell, 1 will vmothcKing, 
 And whatfoc re you will imploy me in, 
 Were it to call King fa*rdt Widdow.Sifter, 
 I will performe it to infranchife you- 
 Meane time, this deepe difgrace tn Brotherhood, 
 Touches me deeper then you can imagine. 
 
 CU, I know it pleafeth neither of v* well. 
 
 Rich. Well,your imprifonment fhall not be long, 
 I will deliuer you, or elfe lye for you : 
 Meane time, haue patience. 
 
 Cl. I muft perforce : Farewell. Exit Clor. 
 
 Kick Go treade the path thai thou (halt ne're return: 
 Simple plaine flortnce, I do loue thee fo, 
 That I will fhortly fend thy Soule to Heauen, 
 If Heauen will take the prefent at our hands. 
 But who comes heere? the new dcliuercd Hafluigt ? 
 
 Enter Lord H*{ltnt. 
 
 Haft. Good lime of day vnto my gracious Lord. 
 
 Rich. As much vnto my good LordChambeilamc : 
 Well are you welcome to this open Ayre, 
 How haih your Lordfhip brook'd imptifonment? 
 
 Hrf. With patiencc(Noble Lotd)as prifoners muft: 
 But 1 (hill Hue (my Lord) to giue them thankcs 
 That were the caufe of my imprifonment. 
 
 Rich. No doubt.no doubt.and fo fhall Clartnct too, 
 For they that were your Enemies.are his, 
 And haue preuail'd as much on him,as you, 
 
 Haft. More pitty.that the Eagles fhould be mew'd, 
 Whiles Kites and Buzards play at liberty. 
 
 Rich. What newes abroad ? 
 
 Haft. No newes fobad abroad,as this at home: 
 The King )$ fickly.weake.and melancholly, 
 And his Phyfitians feare him mightily. 
 
 Rjcb. "Now by S.Iohn.that Newes is bad indeed 
 O he hath kept aneutll Diet long, 
 And ouer-much confum'd his Roy all Petfon: 
 'Tis very greeuous to be thought vpon. 
 Where is be, in his bed? 
 
 Haft. He is. 
 
 Rich. C,o you before, and I will follow you. 
 
 The UfeandTteath offycbardthe Third. 
 
 He cannot Uue I Kope, and muft not dye, 
 
 T i'.', Gtoig* be pack'd with poft-horfe vp to Heauen. 
 
 lie in to vrge his hatred more to C&rrnct, 
 
 With Lyes well fteel'd with weighty Argumentj. 
 
 And if I faile not in my deepe intent, 
 
 Clarence hath not another day to liue : 
 
 Which done, God take King Edward to his mercy 
 
 And leaue the world for me to bufsie in. 
 
 Fot then, lie marry Warwickes yongeft daughter. 
 
 What though I kiil'd her Husband^nd her Father, 
 
 The readieft way to make the Wench amends, 
 
 Is to become her Husband,and her Father : 
 
 The which will I ,not all fo much for lone. 
 
 As fot another fecret <lofe intent, 
 
 By marrying her, which I muft reach vnto; 
 
 But yet I run before my horfe to"Mrket : 
 
 CAir*wftill breathes, Abwnf ftill liues and raignes, 
 
 When they are gone, then muft I count my gaines. 
 
 See na Secunda. 
 
 Enttr the C,arf, of Hem* tlxfixt mtb Halitrd, Ufurdi 
 Lattj 4v 
 
 Set downe,fet downe your honourable load, 
 If Honor may be fhrowded in a Herfc ; 
 Whil'ft I a-while obfequiouily lament 
 Th'vntimely fall of Vertoous Lancafter. 
 Poore key-cold Figure of a holy King, 
 Pale Alhes of the Houfe of Lancafter ; 
 Thou bloodleiTe Remnant of that Royall Blood, 
 Be it lawful! that I inuocate thy Gh'oft. 
 To heare the Lamentations of poore Aia*> 
 Wife to thy Edvard, to thy flaughtred Sonne, 
 Stab'd bythefelfefamehand that made thefe wound*. 
 Loe.in thefe windowrs that let forth thy life, 
 I powre the helplefTe Balme of my poore eyes. 
 
 curfed be the hand that made thefe holes : 
 Cur fed the Heart, that had the heart to do it : 
 Cnrfrd the Blood, that let this blood from hence : 
 More duefull hap betide that hated V.': etch 
 That makes vi wretched by the death of thee, 
 Then I can wifh to Wolues.to Spiders,Toade, 
 Or any creeping venom'd thing that liues. 
 
 1 f euer he haue Childe, Abortiue be it, 
 Prodigeous. and vntimely brought to light, 
 YVhofe vgly and vnnuunil Afpecl 
 
 May fright the hopeful] Mother at the vieu, 
 
 And that be Heyre to his vnhsppincffe. 
 
 If euer he haue Wife, let her be made 
 
 More m iferable by the death of him, 
 
 Then I am made by my young Lord,nd thee. 
 
 Come row rewards Chertfey with your holy Lo4, 
 
 Taken from Pauies, to be interred there. 
 
 And ftill as you are weary of this waight. 
 
 Reft you.whiles 1 lament King Heariti Coarfe. 
 
 nter Richard Duly ofGltfer 
 
 'Rfh, S tay you that beare the Coarfe, & fet it down. 
 
 An. Wbai blacke Magiuan conjures vp this Red, 
 To (top deuoted charitable deeds ? 
 
 Rieh. VilUines fet downc the Coarfe.or by 5. Paul. 
 Ik make a Coarfe of him that difobeyes. 
 
 6m 
 
The Life and'Death of Tabard the Third. 175 
 
 Thac laid their guile, vpontn/guiltleffe Shoulders. 
 
 An. Thou was': prouoked by thy bloody mindc, 
 ThatneucrdreanVft on ought but Butcheries; 
 Did 'ft thou not kill this King ? 
 
 Rich. Igrauntye. 
 
 An. Do'ft grant me Hedge-hogge, 
 Then God graunt me too 
 Thou may'K be damned for that wicked deede, 
 O he was gentle, milde,and verruouc, 
 
 Ktch.The better for the King of heauen that hath him. 
 
 An. He is in hcauen,where thou (halt neuer come. 
 
 Rich. Let him thanke me, that holpc to fend him thi- 
 ther: 
 For he was fitter for that place then earth. 
 
 An. And thou vnfit for any plaec.but hell. 
 
 Rich. Yes one place elfe.if you will heare me name It. 
 
 An. Soroc dungeon. 
 
 Rtth. Your Bed-chamber. 
 
 axfr. Ill reft betide the chamber wherethou h/eft. 
 
 Rich. SowillitMadaro.tillllyewicbyou. 
 
 An. Ihopefo. 
 
 Rtck. I know Co. But gentle Lady Annt t 
 To leaue this keene encounter of our wittes, 
 And fail fomeshing intoa flower mecbod. 
 Is not the caufer of the timelefle deaths 
 Of thcfe Plantagtnttt t Henrie and S Jn><trd, 
 As blameful! as the Executioner. 
 
 An. Thou was't the caufe.and moft accurft effect. 
 
 Rich. Your beauty was the caufe of that effect j 
 Your beauty, that did haunt me in my flecpc, 
 To vndertake the death of all the world, 
 So I might iioeone hourc in your fweet bofome. 
 
 An. If I thought that, I tell thee Homicide, 
 Thefe Nailes fliould rent that beauty from my Cheekes. 
 
 Rich. Thcfe eyes could not endure beauties wrack. 
 You ihould not blerr.i fn it, if I flood by ; 
 As all the world ischearedby theSunne, 
 So I by that : It is my day, my life. 
 
 An. Blackc night ore-fhade thy day ,& death chy life. 
 
 Rich. Curfe not thy felfefaire Creature, 
 Thou art both. 
 
 An, 1 would I were, to be reueng'd on thee, 
 
 Rich. It is a quarrel! mcft vmaturall. 
 To be reueng'd on him that loueth thee. 
 
 An. It is a quarrel! iuft and reafonable. 
 To be reueng'd on him that kill'd my Husband. 
 
 Rich. He that bereft the Lady of thy Husband, 
 Did it to heipe thee to a better Husband. 
 
 An. His better doth not breath vpon the earth. 
 
 Rich. He liues.that loues thee better then he could. 
 
 An. Name him. 
 
 R*b. Plottage**. 
 
 An. Why that was be. 
 
 Rub. Tbefelfefane name, bm one of better NMWC. 
 
 An. Where is he > 
 
 7t#b. Heere: Spits* him. 
 
 Why doft thou fpitat me. 
 
 An. Would it were roomll pojfoo, for thy fake. 
 
 Rich. Neuer came poyfon from to fwcet a place. 
 
 An. Neuer hung poyfon on a fowler Toade, 
 Out of my fight, thou doft infect mine eyes. 
 
 Kick. Thine eyes (fweet Lady)haue infeded mine. 
 
 An. Would they were Bafiliikes.to ftrike thee dead. 
 
 'Rick. I would they were.that I might dye at once: 
 For now they kill me with a iiuing death. 
 Thofe eyes of thine, from mine haue drawne fait Tesres ; 
 
 Foi 
 
 Cen. My Lord Rand bicke.aod let the Coftin paffe. 
 
 Kick. Vnroanner'd Dogge, 
 Stand'ft thou when I commaimd : 
 AduancethyHalbert higher then my breft, 
 Or by S.Paul He ft'ike ihee to my Foote, 
 And fpurne vpon thee Begger for thy boldnefle. 
 
 An*t. What do you tremble? are you all af&aid ? 
 Alas, I Watne you not, for you are Moral!, 
 And MortaH eyes cannot endure the DiueJL 
 Auant thou dteadfullmimftctof Hell i 
 Thou had'ft but power oner his Mortall body, 
 His Soule thou canft not haue: Therefore be gone. 
 
 / ich. Sweet Saint, for Charity ,be not fo curft. 
 
 An. FouleDiudl. 
 
 For Gods fake hence, and trouble TS not, 
 Fof thou haft made the happy earth thy Hell : 
 Fill'd it with curfing cries.and deepe exrl aimes : 
 If thou delight to view thy heynous deeds, 
 Behold this paeterr.e of thy Butcheries. 
 Oh Gentlemen, fee,fee dead Henrits wounds, 
 Open their congeal'd mouthes, and bleed afrefh. 
 Bluih.bluQj, thou iurapc of fowle Defonnitte : 
 For 'tis thy prefence that exhales this blood 
 From cold and empty Veines where no blood dwels. 
 Thy Deeds inhumane and vnnaturali, 
 Prouokes this Deluge moft vnnaturali. 
 O God! which this Blood mad'ft, reuenge his death: 
 O Earth! which this Blood drink'ft, reuenge his death. 
 Either Heau'n with Lightning ftrike the mucth'rer dead : 
 Or Earth gape open wide, and eate him quicke. 
 As thou doft fwallow vj this good Kings blood, 
 Which his Hell-gouern'd arme hath butchered. 
 
 Rtfh. Lady,you know no Rules of Charity, 
 Which renders good for bad , Bleflings for Curfes. 
 
 An. Villaine,thou know'ft nor law of God nor Man, 
 No Beaft fo fierce,butknowes fome touch of pitty. 
 
 Rich. But I know none,and therefore am no Bead. 
 
 An. O wonderfu!l,when diuels tell the (ruth ! 
 
 Rich. More wonderful!, when Angels are fo angry ; 
 Vouchfafe (diuine oerfeSion of a Woman) 
 Of thefe fiippofcd Crimes.to giuetne leaue 
 By circtuutance, bot to acquit my felfe. 
 
 AH. Vouchfafe (defus'd infection of man) 
 Of thefe knowne eoils, but to giue me leaue 
 By ctrcumftance, to cnrfe thy cur fed Sclfe. 
 
 Rich. Fairer then tongue can name thee^let me hsoe 
 Some patient leyfure to excufe my felfe. 
 
 An. Fouler then heart can thinkethec, 
 Thou can'ft make no excuie currant, 
 But to hang thy felfe. 
 
 Rith. By fuch difpaite, I (hay Id accafe my felfe. 
 
 A. Andbydifpaitingfhakthovftandexcuied, 
 For doing worthy Vengeance on thy felfe, 
 That did'ft vnwotrhy Oaugbtet vpon others. 
 
 Rich. Say that- 1 (lew them not. 
 
 An. Then fay they were not flaine : 
 But dead they are, and diuelli fh Oaue by thee. 
 
 Rub. I did not kill yout Husband. 
 
 A*. Whytbenheisaliuc. 
 
 Kjch. Nsy>i f dead, and flaine by Edwards hands. 
 
 AH. In thy foule thtoat thou Ly ft, 
 Quccne \JMorgaret faw 
 
 Thy murd'rousFaulchion fmoaking in his blood 5 
 The which, thou oncedidd'ft bend agaioft herbreft, 
 Bm that thy Brothers beate afide the point 
 
 Rtcb. Iwasproookedbyherfland'rowtongne, 
 
17* 
 
 The Life andT>eath ofRxbardthe Third. 
 
 Sham d tfceir Afpectt witn (tore of childifh drops : 
 
 TheTe eyes,whichneuer (he<l remoriefull tesrc, 
 
 No.when my Father Yorke.and f^nw^ wept, 
 
 To beare the pitttous moane that Rutland made 
 
 When black-fac'd Clifftrd (hookehU f word at him. 
 
 Nor when thy warlike Father like a Childe, 
 
 Told the fd ftorie of my Fathers deuh, 
 
 And twenty times, made paufe to fob and weept: 
 
 That all the flinders by had wet their cheekes 
 
 Like Trees bedafh'd with raine. In that fad time, 
 
 My manly eyes did fcorne an humble teare : 
 
 And what thefe forrowes could not thence exhale, 
 
 Thy Beauty hatli^od made them bHnde with weeping. 
 
 I neuer fued to Friend, nor Enemy : 
 
 My Tongue could oeuet leame fwcet fmoothlog word. 
 
 But now thy Beauty is ptopot'd my Fee, 
 
 My proud heart fuw, and prompts my tongue to fpeake. 
 
 Teach not thy lip fuchSeome ;for ir was made 
 
 For kiffiog Lady, not for foch contempt. 
 
 If thy reuengefull heart cannot forgiue, 
 
 Loc heere I lend thee this ftiarpe-pointed Sword, 
 
 Which if thoo pleaCs to hide in this true breft, 
 
 And let the Soule forth that adoreth thee, 
 
 I lay it naked to the deadly ftroke, 
 
 And humbly begge the death vpon my knee, 
 
 Hel)thu brtjl open fit if eri at with btifattd. 
 Nay do not paufe ; For I did kill King Hearts, 
 But 'twas thy Beauty that prouoked me. 
 Nay now difpatch : 'TwI that ftabb'd yong Ed*rJ, 
 But 'twa* thy Heaucnly face that fet me on. 
 
 Take vp the S word agatne,or take vp me. 
 
 An. Arife Difleoobler, though I wi{h thy death, 
 I will not be thy Executioner. 
 
 R*h. Then bid me lull my fclfc,aod I will do ir. 
 
 An. I haue already. 
 
 Rub. That was in thy rage-. 
 Speake it againe,and euen with the word, 
 This hand, which for thy loue, did kill thy Loue, 
 Sbail for thy louc.kill a farre truer Loue, 
 To both their deaths (halt thou be acccflaty. 
 
 tsf*. I would I knew thy heart. 
 
 1(jpb. Tis figur'd in my tongue. 
 
 An. I feare me,both are falfe. 
 
 Ttyb, Then neuer Man was true. 
 
 Am, Well, wdi.puc vp your Sword 
 
 "Rich. Say then my Peace is made. 
 
 tsfii. That (halt thou know heereafter. 
 
 Rich. But (hall I Hue in hope. 
 
 An. AH men I hope hue fo. 
 
 Vouchfafe to weare this Ring. 
 
 Rich. Looke how my Ring incompaffeth thy Finger, 
 Euen fo thy Breft inclofeth my poore heart : 
 Weare both of them, for both of them are thine. 
 And if thy poore deuoted Seruant may 
 But beg one fauour at thy gracious hand, 
 Thou do ft confirms his happineffc for euer. 
 
 An. What is it? 
 
 Rich. That it may plcafe you leaue thefe fad defignes, 
 To him that hath moft caufe to be a Mourner, 
 And prefently repayre to Crosbie Houfe : 
 Where (after I haue folemnly interfd 
 At Chcitfey Monaft'ry this Noble King, 
 ,Aod wet his Graue with my Repentant Teares) 
 I will with all expedient duty fee you, 
 
 For dhiets vnknowne Reaions, I bcfeecb you 
 Grant me chit Boon. 
 
 A*. With all my heart.end much h ioyts meteo, 
 To Tee you are become To penitent. 
 Trtffet and 'Sarklej^o along with me, 
 
 Rtcb. Bid me far well. 
 
 4*. Tie more then you deferue : 
 But finceyou teach me bow to flatter you, 
 Imagine ( haue ay e farewell already. 
 
 CM. Toward! Cbmfey. Noble Lord i 
 
 ***, Noi to White Friar,there atrend my censing 
 
 Wai euer woman in thi humour woo'd > *"' 
 
 Was euer woman in chit humour worme / 
 lie haue her.but I will not keepe her Jon 5. 
 What? I that kill'd her Husb*nd,and his father, 
 To take her in her hearts exrreameft hate, 
 With curfes in her mouth, Teares in her eyes. 
 The bleeding witnefle of my hatred by, 
 HauingGod,her Confcience,and thefe bar? aainft tne 
 And I, no Friends to backe ray fuite wlthall, 
 But the plame Diuell,and diflembling lookej ? 
 And prt to winne her? All the world to nothing. 
 
 Hath fhe forgot alreadle that braue Prince, 
 
 Efaardfret Lord, whom I ( feme three monthes fince) 
 
 Stab'd in my angry mood, at Tewkesbury? 
 
 A fweeter, and a Jouelier Gentleman, ' , 
 
 Fram'd in theprodigallity of Nature : 
 
 Yong. Valiant,Wife,and (no doubt)right Royal, 
 
 The fpaeious World cannot againc affoord : 
 
 And will (he yet abafe her eyes on me, 
 
 That crept the Golden prime of this fweet Prince, 
 
 And made her Widdow to a wofoH Bed ? 
 
 On me, whofe All not equal* Edwardi Moytie ? 
 
 On me, that halts.and aro mifhapen thus ? 
 
 My Dukedome, to a Beggerly denier ! 
 
 1 do miftake my perfon all this while: 
 
 Vpon my life (he findes(a!:hough I cannot^ 
 
 My felfe to be a maru'llous proper maa 
 
 He be at Charges for a Looking-glaffe, 
 
 And entemine a fcoreor two of Tsylors, 
 
 To fludy fafli ions to adoroe my body : 
 
 Since I am crept in faueur with my felfe, 
 
 I will maintaine it with fome little coft. 
 
 But firft He tame yon Fellow in bis Graoe, 
 
 And then returne lamenting to my Loue. 
 
 Shine out faireSunne.tiH I tw ue bought a glafie, 
 
 That I may fee my Shadow as I pafle. exit. 
 
 Seem Tertia. 
 
 later the Querat MotberJ^rd Kiuert 
 
 KmKvis patience Madam.ther's no doobt bb Maiefly 
 Will foone recouer bis accuftom'd health. 
 
 Gray. In that you brooke it ill.it makes hirnwcrfe, 
 Therefore for Gods fake cntertaine good comfort, 
 And c heere his Grace with qoicke and merry eyes 
 
 Q*,, If he were dead,wbat would betide on me/ 
 
The Life andVeathofRtchareltbeThrd. \ 77 
 
 Ifhe wcte dead, what would betide on me t 
 
 Cray. No othct harme, but lofie of fuch a Lord. 
 
 u. The loffe of fuch a Lord,includes all harmes. 
 
 Grey. The Heauens hue Weft you with a goodly Son, 
 To be yout Comforter, when he is gone. 
 
 jgw. Ah! heisyongjandhismmority 
 Is put vnto the rruft of Retard Gloufttr, 
 A man that loues not me, nor none of yog. 
 
 Jju Is it concluded he (hall be Protetfor ? 
 
 J$u. It is determin'd.not concluded yet i 
 Bui foit muft be, if the Kingmifcarry. 
 
 Enter Buckingham and Derby. 
 
 Cry .Here comes the Lord of Buckingham of Derby. 
 
 Buc Good time of day vnto your Royall Grace. 
 
 T>er. God make your Miiefty ioyfal,as you haue bin 
 
 V The Countcfle 7fy4w<W,good my l~of Derby. 
 To your good prayer, will fcatfely fay.Amen. 
 Yet U<r),not wit hfUnding fhee's your wife, 
 And loues not me, be you good Lord aflur'd, 
 I hate not you for her proud arrogance. 
 
 r Der. I do befeech you.either not beleeue 
 The eiuiious flanders of her falfe Accufers : 
 Or \ffhebe accus'd on ttne report, 
 Beare with her weakneffe.which I thinke proceeds 
 From wayward fjckne<re,and no grounded malice. 
 
 V Saw you the King to day my Lord of Derby. 
 
 Der. But now theDukeofBuckmgham and I, 
 Af e come from vifuing his Maiefty. 
 
 Q^tf. What likelyhoodof his amendment Lords. 
 
 'But, Madam good hope,his Grace fpeaks chearfully. 
 
 Qjt. God grant him heakh,did you confer with him? 
 
 Buc . 1 Marfam.he defires to mzkc actonement; 
 Betweene the Duke of Gloufter,and your Brothers, 
 And betweene them, and my Lord Chamberlaine, 
 And fent to warne them to his Royall prefence. 
 
 Qti. Would ail were well.but that will neuei be, 
 1 feate our bappineffs is at the height. 
 
 Enter Richard. 
 
 Rob. They do me wrong and I will not indure it, 
 Who is it that complaines vnto the King, 
 Thar 1 (forfooth) em fteme.and loue them not ? 
 By holy /W, they loue his G face but lightly. 
 That fill his eares with fuch diflentioui Rumors, 
 Beczufe 1 canuot flstter,and looke faire, 
 Smile in mens races,fmooth,deceiue>and cogge, 
 Ducke with French nods.and Apifh curtefie, 
 l "K/l be held a rancorous Enemy. 
 
 nnot a plaine man liue.and ihinke no harme, 
 But thushhtimple truth muft be abus'd, 
 With filken.flye^nfinuat'mg lackes? 
 
 Crty. To who in all this prefence fpeaks your Grace ] 
 
 Rich. To thee, that haft not Honefty.not Grace : 
 When baue 1 iniur'd thee? When done thee wtoog ? 
 Or ihee? ot thee? or any of your Fadhon t 
 A plague vpon you all. His Royall Grace 
 (Whom God preferue better then you would with) 
 Cannot be quiet fcarfe a breathing while, 
 Bat you muft trouble him with lewd complaints. 
 
 j. Brother ofGloufter.you miftakethe matter '. 
 The King on ht owne Royall difpofition, 
 (And not prouok'd by any Sutor eJfe) 
 Ayming(behke)atyour interiour hatred, 
 
 Th it in your outward action ibewes it felrc 
 Againft my Children, Brother$,and my Selfe, 
 Makeshim to fend, that he may learne*the ground. 
 
 'Xgb, I cannot telUthe world is grownefo bad, 
 Thar. Wrens make prey, where Eagles dare not pearch. 
 Since euetie laeke became a Gentleman, 
 There's many a gende perfon made a lacke. 
 
 Qu* Come, coroe.we know year meaning Brother 
 You enuy my aduancemeot,and my friends: (Glofter 
 " od grant we neuer may hauc neede of you, 
 
 /?rfc.Meanetime,God giants that I hauer.ccd of you. 
 !>ur Brother is imprifon'd by your mcanes, 
 My felfe difgrac'd, and the Nobilttie 
 Icld in contempt, wh'\!e great Promotions 
 Are daily giuen to ennoble thofc 
 Thatfcarfcfome two day esfmce were wonh a Noble. 
 
 Qtt. By him that rais'd me to this carefull height. 
 roiTi that contented hap which I inioy'd, 
 neuer did incenfc his Maicftie 
 Againrt the Duke of Clartnce,\>oi hauebin 
 An eatneft aduocate to plead for him. 
 Lord you do me fhameftill iniune, 
 Falfely to draw me in thefe vile fufpe&s. 
 
 Rich'. You may deny that you were not the meane 
 Of my Lord HaSingt Ute impnfonment 
 
 Riu. She may my Lord,for 
 
 Rich. She may Lord Ritxn. why who knowesnot fo? 
 She may do more (u then denying ihit ; 
 She may heJpe you to many faire preferment*, 
 And ihen deny her ayding hand therein, 
 And lay thofe Honors on your high defert- 
 What may (he not, (he may. I marry may fhc. 
 
 Ri. What marry may (he ? 
 
 Ric . What marrie may fhe ? Marrie with a King, 
 A Batcheller.and ahandfome (tripling too, 
 I wis your Grandam had a worCer match. 
 
 H. My Loid of Gloufterjhaue too long borne 
 Your blunt vpbraidings,and your bitter fcoffes : 
 By heaucn, I will acquaint his Maieftie 
 Of thofe gro(Tc taunts that oft 1 haue er.dui'd. 
 1 had rather beaCountrie feruan: maide 
 Then a great Queene, with this condition, 
 To be fo baited, fcorn'd, and ftormed at, 
 Small ioy haue I in being England? Queene. 
 
 Entrr old Quttne Margaret. 
 
 M*r. And lefned be that fmatl, God I beieech him, 
 Thy honor,ftate,and feate, is due to me. 
 
 Rreh. What? threat you me with telling of the King ? 
 1 will auouch't in prefence of the King ; 
 I dare adoenture to be fcnt to th'Towre. 
 Tis time to fpeake, 
 My paines are quite forgot. 
 
 Margaret. Out Diucll, 
 I do remember them too well : 
 Thou killd'ft my Husband Herrrie\r\ theTowet^ 
 And fiivWmypooreSon.atTewkeiburie. 
 
 Rich. Ere you were Queene, 
 I.or your Husband King : 
 I was a packe-borfe in his great affaires : 
 A weeder out of his proud Aduerfanes, 
 A liberall rewarder of his Friends, 
 Toroyalizehisbloodlfpentmineovrue. 
 
 Margtcrtt. 1 and much better bload 
 Then hu,or thine. 
 
i 7 S The Lfeand'Deathof'Pjcbardthemrd. 
 
 Rick. Jo ill which time,you and your Husband (try 
 "Were facYiouJ.for chcHoufe ofLanttftr; 
 And Kw*r.fo were- you : W is not you* Husband, 
 Jo c5W>'"*" Bmai!,ac Saint xf/&v/,Qain ? 
 Let me put in your mmdcj, if you forget 
 What you hsue becne ere ihis, aod wbat you are : 
 Wahall.what I haue beeoe.and what I am. 
 
 *LM. A rourrhrous VUlaine, aod foftilt ihou art. 
 Rxl. Poore (Itrtft did forfake his lather Wontdtt, 
 I and forfwore himfelfe (which lefu pardon.) 
 ' g. .A/". Which God reuenge. 
 
 K,eb. To fight on Sdvardt partie, for the Crowoc, 
 And for Kis meede.pootc Lord.he is mewed pi 
 I vuoold to G od my heart were FKni,like Edwards, 
 Or Etbfardi foft aid pittifull,like mine ; 
 I am too childifh foolifh for this World. 
 
 ^W^.High t hee to Hell for fham,o leaue this World 
 Tbou Cacodemon.there thy Kingdome is, 
 
 Rtu. My Lord of Glofter: in thofc bufiedayes. 
 Which here you vtge.to ptoue vs Enemies, 
 We follow'd then our iord.our Soueraignc King, 
 So ftiould we you, if you fhould be our King. 
 
 Rich. If 1 fhould be f 1 had rather be a Pedler . 
 fane be it from my heart.the thought thereof. 
 Qu. As liule icy (my Lord,) as you fuppofe 
 Youmould enioy ,wee yoo this Countries King, 
 As little ioy you may fuppofe in me. 
 That 1 enioy, being the Queene thereof. 
 
 Q^M. A lutle ioy cnioycs the Queeoc thereof, 
 For T am fhee,nd altogether loyleffc : 
 I can no longer hold me patient. 
 Hcareme.you wrangling Pyratej.that fallout, 
 Jn (haring that which you haue pill'd from me : 
 Which off you trembles not, that lookes on me ? 
 If not, that I am Queene, you bow like Subicih ; 
 Yet that by you depo'd,you quake like Rebclls. 
 Ah pentle Villaine.doc not rurne a\vay. (fight ? 
 
 Ric kpoule wrinckled Witch.what mak'ft ihou in my 
 9.M". Bui repetition of what thou haft marr'd, 
 That will [make.bffore I lertheegoe. 
 
 Rieh. Wcrt thou not bamfhed, on paine of death ? 
 
 Jj>f. I was: but IdoertndmorepaineinbjQifljment. 
 Then death canyeeld me here, by my abode. 
 A Huiband and a Sonne thou ow'ft to me, 
 And thou a ICingdomf ; all of you.ailegesnce : 
 This Sorrow t ht I haue, by rigm is yours, 
 Aud all the Pleafures you vfurpe.are mine 
 
 Rjcb. The Curfc my Noble Fathet layd on thce. 
 When thou didft Crown his\Varlike Brows with Paper 
 And with thy fcornes drew'ft Riuers from his eyes, 
 And then to dry tbetrt.gau'ft theDukeaClowi, 
 Steep'd in the faultleiTe blood of prettie Rutland.: 
 Hs Curfes then.frombitterneffe of Soule, 
 Denounc'd againft thee.are jjl falre vpon thec : 
 AnrlCod.not we.hath pbgu'd thy bloody deed. 
 
 J2*. SoiuflisGod.tonght the nnorm. 
 
 Ha/1. O.'twat the fouleft deed to flay that Babe, 
 AnJ the moft mtrcile(Te,tri8t ere wai beard of. 
 
 /T;. Tyrant j thrmfelues wept when it was reported. 
 
 7)0r/"Nomanbat prophecied reuenge forlt. 
 
 'fue^_ AA<rrfe>lfr/W,ihen present, wept to fee it. 
 What' were you fnarling all before I came, 
 to catch each other by the throat, 
 And turne you all your hatred now on me ? 
 Did r'kt, dread Coife preuaile fo much with Heauen, 
 Thai HrT,ti death, roy loudy Edtrardi death, 
 
 Their Kingdomes \offejmy wofoll BaniDunent. 
 Should all but anfwer for that pceuifh Brat ? 
 CanCurfes pierce the Clouds, and enter Heauen? 
 Why then giue way dull Clouds to my quick Curfci. 
 Though not by Warre,by Surfer dye your King, 
 As ours by Murthcr.to make him a King. 
 Edaard thy Sonne, that now is Prince of Wales, 
 
 Tor faWna'ourSonne.ihat was Prince 
 
 Dye in his youth,by like vntimely violence. 
 
 Thy felfe a Queene, for me that was a Queene, 
 
 Oat- hut thy glory, like my wretched felfe : 
 
 Long may 'R thou Hue, to wayle thy Childrens death, 
 
 And fee another.os I fee thee now, 
 
 Deck'd in thy Rtghts.as thou art ftall'd in mine. 
 
 Long dye thy happie daycs, before thy death. 
 
 And after many length'ned howres of guefe, 
 
 Dye neyther Mother ,Wife,norEoglandj Queene 
 
 Ttpemnd Derfft,yoa were ftanders by, 
 
 And fo waft ihou, Lord Haftmgt ,wben my Sonne 
 
 Was ftsbd with bloody Daggers:God, I pray him, 
 
 That none of you may Iiue his natural! zge. 
 
 But by fome vnlook d accident cut off. 
 
 Ricb.Hme done thy Charme,^ hateful wither'd Hagge. 
 
 a>f. And leaue out thee? ftay Dog.for ft (V>alt beate me. 
 If Heauen haue any gneuous plague in (lore. 
 Exceeding theft that I can wi{h vpon thee, 
 O let them keepe ir,till thy finnes be tipe, 
 And then hurle downe their indignation 
 On thee.the troubler of the poore Worlds peace. 
 The Wortne of Confcience flill bf gnaw thy Souir, 
 Thy Friends fufpeft for Traytors while thou liu'ft, 
 And take deepe fray tors for thy deareft Friends . 
 Nofleepeclofe vp that deadly Eye of thine, 
 Vnlefle it be while fome tormenting Dreame 
 Affrights thee with 3 Hell of ouply Deuills. 
 Thou eluifh mark'd, abottiue tooting Hogge, 
 Thou that waft feal'd in thy Natiuine 
 The flaue of Nature.andthe Sonne of Hel! : 
 Thou (lander of thy heauie Mothers Wombe, 
 Thou loathed ](Tue of thy father j Loynes, 
 Thou Ragge of Honor, ihou detefted 
 
 fycb. lJM*rg*r*t. 
 Q^M R<ch*rd. Rich Ha. 
 
 Q.M. IcaJltheenot. 
 
 Rico. I cry thee mercie then : for I did thinke. 
 That thou hadft call'd me all thefe bitter names. 
 QM. Why fo I did.but look'd for no reply. 
 Oh let me make the Period to my Curfc 
 Sic fr. 'Tis done by me, and ends in tJVfargartt. 
 ^w.Thai haue you breath'd your Curfe againftyoorfelf. 
 ^.^f.'Pooie painted Qjjeen.Tain flourifh ofmy fortuw, 
 W hy (hew'ft thou Sugar on that Bottel'd Spider, 
 Whofc deadly Web enfnareth thee about ? 
 Poole.foole.thou whet'ft a Knife to k<ll thy felfe : 
 The day will corne, that thou fhalt wi(b for me, 
 To helpc thee eurfe this poyfonous Bunch-backt Toade. 
 
 //4/.Falfe boding Womao,end thy framick Curie, 
 Leaft to rhy barrDe.thou mouc ourpatience. 
 ^.^Foule frame rpon you.yoa haue aJl moo'd mine- 
 *<. W ere yoo wel feru'd.y orj would be taught your duty. 
 j2}fTo ferue me well,y ou all fhould do o:e dutj^ 
 Teach me to be yourQtieene.and you my Subiedi 
 O fcrue me w?ll,and. teach yourfelues that duty, 
 te not with her,fhee is lonaticke, 
 VfaOtiMarqucfTe^ycu arc malapert, 
 ftampeof Honor u fcarceairnot. 
 
O that your y ong Nobility could fudge 
 
 Whn 'twere to lofe it,and be miferable. 
 
 They that ftand high, haue many blafts to (hake them, 
 
 And if they fall, they dafh themfelues to peeees. 
 
 Rich. Good counfaile marry , learne it, leetne it Mar- 
 qutffe. 
 
 Dor. It touches you my Lord,as much at me, 
 
 Rich. I, and much more : but I was borne fo high: 
 Our ayerie buildeth in the Cedars top, 
 And dallies with the winde, and fcornes the Sunne. 
 
 Mar. And turnes theSuntofllade:3l3s,alas, 
 Witneffe my Sonnc, now in the flude of death, 
 Wbofe bright out-ftining bcams, thy cloudy wrath 
 Hath in eternall darkneffe folded vp. 
 Your aycry buildeth in our avcries Neft : 
 O God that fe eft it, do not luffer it, 
 As it is wonnc with blood, loft be it fo. 
 
 But. Peace,peace for (name : I f not, for Charity. 
 
 M* Vrge neither charity , nor (hame to me : 
 Vncharitably with me haue you dealt, 
 And ftumefully my hopes (by you) are butcher'd. 
 My Charity is outrage, Life my (hame, 
 And in that Oumc, (till Hue my forrowes rage. 
 
 'Bus. Haue done,haue done. 
 
 Mar. O Princely Buckingham, He ktffe thy hand, 
 In figne of League and amity with thee : 
 Now faitc befall thee.and thy Noble houfe : 
 Tny Garments are not fpotted with our blood : 
 Nor thou within the eomr>a(Te of my curfe. 
 
 'Sue. Nor no one heere : for Curfes neuer pa(Te 
 The lips of chofe that breath them in theiyre. 
 
 Mar. J will not thinkebnt they afcendthesky, 
 And there awake Gods gentle fleeping peace, 
 O Buckingham, take hecde of yonder doggct 
 Looke when he fawnes.he bites; and when he bites, 
 His venom tooth will rankle to the death. 
 Haue not to do with him, beware of him, 
 Smne, death, and hell haue fet their matkes on him, 
 And all their Minifhrs attend on him. 
 
 T^ch. Whit doth (he fay, my Lotd of Buckingham. 
 
 But, Nothing that I refpeft my gracious Lord. 
 
 M*r. What doft thou Icorne roe 
 For my gentle counfell ? 
 And footh the diucll that Iwarne thee from, 
 
 but remember this another day : 
 
 When he fhall fplu thy very heart with forrow : 
 And fay (poore ~y<Argam)w& aPropheteffe . 
 Liue each of you the fubiectsto his hate, 
 Andheioyoim.andaUofyoutoGods. Exit. 
 
 BMC. My ha'tre doth (land an end to heare her curfes. 
 
 Rin. And fo Joth mint, 1 mufe why (he's at libmie. 
 
 Rich. ] cannot blame her, by Gods holy mother. 
 She haih had too much wrong,and I repent 
 My part thereof, that I haue done to her. 
 
 Mer 1 neuer did her soy to my knowledge. 
 
 Rich. Y ft you hsueall the vantage ofherwrongi 
 
 1 was too hot, to do fc-mebotly good, 
 That is too cclct in thinking of it now ; 
 Marry as for C)arcnx, he is well repsycd: 
 He i ftank'd vp to fatting for his piines, 
 God pardon thr m, that sre the csufe thereof. 
 
 R> A vmuoui,and aChttfti'aivlikc conclufion 
 To pray for thtm that haue done fcth to vs. 
 
 */<*. Sodoteuer.bcmgwelladuis'd. 
 
 SpcekfttahtAfelfe. 
 For had 1 c urft now, I had curfl my felfe 
 
 EnttrCatesly, 
 
 Cetei. Madam, his Maiefly doth call for you. 
 And for your Grace, and yours my gracious Lord. 
 
 j?tf. Cattily I come, Lords will you go with mee. 
 
 Rah We wait vpon your Grace. 
 
 Exfum all hut C loft fr. 
 
 Rich, I do ths wrong.and firfl begin to brawle. 
 The fecret Mifcheefei that 1 fet abroach, 
 I lay vnto the grecuous charge of others. 
 Cerent?, who 1 indeede haue caft in darkneflV, 
 I dobeweepetomany firnplcGolles, 
 Namely to Derfy, Haftingi t Eacky>gbam t 
 And tell them 'tis theQueene.and her AHiej, 
 That flirre the King againft the Duke my Brother. 
 "Now they beleeue it, and withall whet me 
 To be reueng'd on Riuert. Dtrrfet, Grey. 
 But then I 6gh, and with a peece of Scripture, 
 Tell them that God bids vs do good for cuill : 
 And thus I cloath my naked ViiJanie 
 With odde old ends, ftdne forth of holy Writ, 
 And feeme a Saint, when moft J phy the deuill* 
 
 Enter two murtberert. 
 But foft, heere come my Executioners, 
 How now my hardy flout refolued Mates, 
 Are you now going to difpatch this thine ? 
 
 Vil.We are my Lord.and come to haue the Warrant, 
 That we may be admitted where he is. 
 
 Ric. Well thought vpon, I haue it heare about me : 
 When you haoe done,repayre to Cntly place j 
 But firs be fodaine in the execution, 
 WUhall obdurate, donor heare him pleade-t 
 For Cbrence is well fpoken, and perhappes 
 May moue your hearrs to pitty, if you marke him. 
 
 Vit. Tut.tut.my L ord, we will not (Und to prate, 
 Talkers arc no good dooers, be affur'd : 
 We go to vfe. our hands,and not our tongues. 
 
 Rub. Your eyes drop Mill-Rones, when Footes eyes 
 fall Teares : 
 
 I tike you Lads,about your bufir.effe ftnight, 
 Go.go.difparch. 
 
 lid. We wil! my Noble Lord. 
 
 Scena Quarta. 
 
 Enter Clarence and Keeper . 
 Ketp. Why lookes your Grace fo heauily to da/. 
 CU. O,l hsue pail fnifa^kntght, 
 
 So full offearefull Dteame,of vgly rights. 
 That at I am a Chriflian faithfull man, 
 I would not fpend another fuch a night 
 Though 'twere to buy a world of happy dalest 
 So fiiUofdifmall terror was the time. 
 Keep. What was your dream my Lord,! pray you tel me 
 Cla.Ms: thoughts, chat 1 had broken from the Tower, 
 And was embsrk'd to crofle to Burgundy, 
 And in my company my Brother Gloufter, 
 Who from my Cabin tempted me to wa! Ve, 
 Vpon the Hatches : There we look'd toward England, 
 And cited vp a thoufand heauy times, 
 
 e z Dnrinj 
 
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 of^ckartttheThtrJ. 
 
 During the warres or Yotke and Laocatter 
 
 That had bcfalne v.As we pac'd along 
 
 Vpoo the giddy footing of the Hatches. 
 
 Me thought that Glouiier ftumbled.aod in falling 
 
 Strooke me (that thought to (lay him)oocr-boord, 
 
 Ii|to the tumbling billowes of the maine. 
 
 O Lord, me thought what paine it waa to drowne, 
 
 What dreadfull noi fe of water in mine earea, 
 
 What fight* of vgly death within mine eye*. 
 
 Me thought*, I faw a thoufand fearfull wracked 
 
 A thonfand men that Fifhe* gnaw'd vpoo : 
 
 Wedges of Gold.great Anchor*, beapes of Petrle, 
 
 laeflimable Stone*, vnvalewed Jewels, 
 
 All fcaured in the bottome of the Se*y 
 
 Some lay in dead.men* Smiles, and in the holes 
 
 Where eye* did once inhabit, there were crept 
 
 (A* 'twere in fcorne of eyes) rtfleaiog Gemmes, 
 
 That woo'd the flimv bottome of the deepe, 
 
 And roock'd tbe dead bones that lay fcattred by. 
 
 Keep. Had you fuch ley fur e to the time of death 
 To gate vpon thefe fecrets of tbe deepe / 
 
 Cta. Me thought I had.and often did I ftriue 
 To yeeld the Ghoft : but ft 01 the enuioos Flood 
 Stop d in my foule, and would nor '--t it forth 
 To find the empry , vaft.aod wano nog ayre t 
 But fmctVrer'd it wubin my panting bulke. 
 Who almoft burft, ro belch it in the Sea. 
 Keep. Awak'd you not in this fore Agony? 
 
 Clar. No,no,my Dreame was lengthen'd after life. 
 
 then, began the Tempeft to my Soule. 
 
 1 part (me thought) the Melanclioily Flood, 
 With that fowre Ferry-man which Poets write of, 
 Vnto the Kingdome of perpetuall Night. 
 
 The fir ft that there did greet ray Scran get-foule, 
 kfVasmy great Father-in- Law, renowned Warwicke, 
 Who fpake alowd . What fcourge for Periurie, 
 Can this darke Monarchy arTooid falfc flarewett 
 Andfohe vamfh'd. Thencanae wand'ringby, 
 A Shadow like an Angell.with bright hayte 
 Dabbel'd tablood.and he (hriek'tfout alowd 
 Clarence is come, falfc .fleeting.penut'd C/nrow, 
 That ftabb'd me in the field by Tewkesbury : 
 Sene on him Furies, take him vnto Torment. 
 With that (me thought)a Legion of fouie "Fiend* 
 [nuiron'd me, and howled in mine eare* 
 Such hiddeou* cries.that with the very Nojfe, 
 ; (trembling) wak d, and for a feafon after, 
 Ixjuld notbeleeue,but that I was in Hell, 
 Such terrible Imprefsion made my Dreame. 
 
 Keep No mar uell Lord ,t hou gh it affri ghted you, 
 am afraid (me thinkes) to heare you telTit. 
 
 CU. Ah Keeper, Keeper, I haue done thefe things 
 That now giue euidence again!) my Soule) 
 For Edwards fake, and fee bow he reqoits mee. 
 God' if my deepe prayres cannot jppeaie thee, 
 But thou wilt be aueng'd on my mifdceds, 
 Yet execute thy wrath in me alone : 
 O fpare my gulltlefle Wife,and my poore children. 
 Keeper, I prythee fit by me a-while, 
 My Soule is heauy.and I raine would fleepe. 
 
 K.etf.1 will my Lord. God giue your Grace good reft. 
 
 EfiUT BrJylxvy tht Lieutenant. 
 
 Tlr*. Sorrow breakctSeafons,and repofinghoures. 
 Makes tbeNight Morntng.and the Noon-tide night : 
 
 Princes haue bat their Title* for their Giatm, 
 An outward Honor, for an inward Toy Ic, 
 Andfoi vnfelt Imagination* 
 Thev often feelea world of reftlefle Caret : 
 So that berweene their Titln^nd low Name, 
 There'* nothing difTert.but the out ward farce. 
 
 Lmtr 
 
 l.Mur 
 
 3r4. What would thou Fellow > And bow camm'3 
 tbou hither. 
 
 . cr I would fpeak with Cl^mc, , and I came hi- 
 tber on my Legges. 
 
 Bra. Whatfobreefc? 
 
 t. TU better (Sir) then to be tedious: 
 Let him fee our Commifliomand taOte oo more. &u/j 
 
 ?r. I am in this, commanded to deiiuer 
 Tbe Noble Ouke of Clarence to your hand*. 
 I will not reafon what is meant beereby, 
 Becaufe \ will be gmklefle from the meaning. 
 There lies the Duke afleepe.artd there the Xcyes. 
 lie to the King.and figmfie to him, 
 That thus I haue tefign'd to you my charge. Exit. 
 
 I You may fir, 'tto point*/" wifedomer 
 Far you well 
 
 l What.atallweftabhimasheneepa. 
 
 I No : heel fay 'twas done cowardly, when be wakes 
 
 * Why he (hall ncuer wake, vntill the great lodge- 
 ment day. 
 
 I Why then heel fay . we (Ub'd him Deeping. 
 
 The vrging of that word lodgement, batb bteda 
 kinde of remorfe in me. 
 
 I What? an thou affraid? 
 
 x Not to kill him, hauing a Warrant, 
 But to be dimo'd for killing htm. from the whkb 
 No Warrant con defend me. 
 
 i 1 thought thou ttsd ft bin refolutc. 
 
 ^ So I am, to let him Hue. 
 
 i rkbatketo<heD'jkeofGloufi,andtdlhirn(a. 
 
 3 Nay.Iprythceftiyalttde: 
 [hope this parfionaic humor of mine.vcrtll change, 
 It was went to hold me but while one tcls tvremy. 
 
 I How do'ft thou feeler^fclfe now? 
 
 Some ccrtaine dregge* of contocruc at yet urith- 
 nmee. 
 
 t Remember our Reward, when the tfeed** d 
 
 i Come.he dies : 1 had forgot the Rev. 
 
 1 Where's thy confcience now. 
 
 2 O.inthcDukeofGUofteuparfe, 
 
 I When bee opens his pork togiwer* cur Reward, 
 thy Conscience fl>- oot. . 
 
 a Tis no mat rer.let it goe ; There i Grar o: none wiJI 
 entertame it 
 
 i What if it come to thW 
 
 ^ lie not meddle with 
 A man cannot fteale, but it 
 Swear, but it Chetkes 
 Neighbours Wife, but >tde 
 fhamcfac'd fpirit, that mutui 
 filJes a man foil of Obftacle*. i 
 Purife of Gold that (by chance) I found . It beggars eny 
 man that kecpes it : It is tum'd out of Townesand Ciu 
 ties for a dangerous thing, and euery mao chat meant co 
 hue well, endeuours to truft to himfclfe, and Imc with. 
 out it. 
 
 t Ti* 
 
181 
 
 t TUeuennowMinyelbow.perfwadingme not to 
 kill the Dkue. 
 
 i Take the diuell in thy mmde,and beleeuc him not : 
 He would infinuate with thee but to make the* figh. 
 
 i I am ftrong frwnd.he cannot preuaile with me. 
 
 t Spoke Jike a tall man,that tefpeft* thy reputation. 
 Come.lhall we fall to worke? 
 
 I TakehimontheCoftard, with the hikes of thy 
 Sword.andthen throw him into the Maimefey-Buttc in 
 the next roome. 
 
 x O excellent deuice; and make a lop of him. 
 
 1 Soft ,he wakes. 
 
 2 Strike. 
 
 I No.wee'lreafon with him. 
 
 CU. Where art thou Keeper? Giue me a cup of wine. 
 
 a You fr, all haue Wine enough my Lord anon. 
 
 CU. In Gods name, what art thou? 
 
 i Aman,ssyouare. 
 
 CU, ButnotailamRoyall. 
 
 I Nor you as we are, LoyalL 
 
 CU- Thy voice is Thunder ,but thy looks are humble. 
 
 I My voice is now the Kings.my lookes mine owne. 
 
 CU. How darkly^nd bow deadly doft thou foeake ? 
 Your eyes do menace me : why looke you pale ? 
 Who fent you hither? Wherefore do you come ? 
 
 a To.to.to* 
 
 Cla. To murther me ? 
 
 "Belli. !,I. 
 
 Cla. You fcarfely haue the hearts to tell me fo, 
 And therefore cannot haue the hearts to do it. 
 Wherein my Friends haue 1 offended you ', 
 
 I Offended vs you haue not , but the King. 
 
 Cla. 1 (hall be reconciled to him againe. 
 
 a Neuer my Lord, therefore prepare to dye. 
 
 Cla. Are you drawne forth among a world of men 
 To flay the innocent? What is my offence/ 
 Where is th/ Euidence that doth accufe me ? 
 
 What lawful! Queft haue giuen their Verdict vp 
 Vnto the frowning ludge?Or who pronounc'd 
 The bitter fentence of poore Clarence death, 
 Before I be conuscl by courfe of Law ? 
 To threaten me with death, is moft vnlawfull. 
 I charge you, as you hope for any goodnetTe , 
 That you depart,and lay no hands on me : 
 = is damnable. 
 
 i '" we will do, we do vpon command* 
 
 !i And be that bath commanded,is out King. 
 CU. Errcrt? oui Vaffals.the great King of Kings 
 j Hh in the Tsbic of his Law commanded 
 Thai thov (halt do pomunher. Will you then 
 tome at his Ed.c~r.and fulfill a Mans ? 
 : .Take hteci foi . ,iolds Vengeance in his hand, 
 I To hutle <-,>. r their heads that breake his Law. 
 
 . that fs me Vengeance doth he hurleon thee, 
 ^^KjcForfwc3nng,and for murther too t 
 kM did ft rcrt me the Sacrament, to fight 
 
 HoufeofLancafter. 
 ui like * Traitor to the name of God, 
 *fl brciif. .'-<'. Vow.and with thy treacherous blade, 
 [1 y twin' A St B , ,-. v.-I$ of thy Sou'raignes Sonne. 
 r * Whom thou was't fworne to cherifh and defend, 
 t How canft thou vrge Gods dreadfull Law to vs, 
 When thou hafl broke it in fuch deere degree ? 
 
 CU. Alas! for whofe fake did I that til deedt ? 
 For Edvard t for my Brother, for his fake. 
 Ke fendi you not to mutther me for this ; 
 
 For in that finne, he is as decpeas I. 
 If God will be auenged for the deed. 
 
 know you yet.hedoth it publiquely, 
 
 Take not the quart ell from his powrefull armc : 
 He needs no indired.or lawlefle courfe, 
 To cut off thofe that huie offended him. 
 
 I Who made thee then abloudy minifler, 
 When gallant fpringing braue Plantagtatt t 
 That Princely Nouice was (trucke dead by thee ? 
 
 CU. My Brother* loue,the Diuell^uid my Rage. 
 
 i Thy Brothers Loue.our Duty, and thy Fault*, 
 Prouoke vs hither now.tc (laughter thee. 
 
 CU. If you do loue my Brother,hate not me j 
 
 1 am his Brother, and I Joue him well. 
 
 If you are hyr'd for meed, go backe againe, 
 And I will lend you to my Brother Glouftsr : 
 Who ihall reward you better for my life. 
 Then Ldf?*rd will for tydiogs of my death. 
 
 a You are deceiu'd, 
 Your Brother Gloufter hates you. 
 
 CU. Oh no, he loues me, and be holds me decre : 
 Go you to him from me. 
 
 I I fo we will. 
 
 Cla. Tell him.when that out Princely Father Yorke, 
 Ble ft his three Sonnes with his victorious Arme, 
 He little thought of this diuided Friend (hip : 
 Bid Gloufter tninke on this, and he will weepe. 
 
 i I Milftones,as he lefloned vs to weepe. 
 
 CU. O do not flander hm,for he is kinde. 
 
 i Right,asSnowinHarueft: 
 Come, you deceiue your felfe, 
 Tishe that fends vs to deflroy you heere. 
 
 CU. It cannot be, for he be wept my Fortune, 
 And hugg'd me in his armes,and fwore with fobs, 
 That he would labour my deliuery. 
 
 i Why fo be doth, when he deliuers you 
 From this earths thraldome, to the ioyes of heauen. 
 
 i Make peace with God , for you mu ft die my Lord. 
 
 CU. Haue you that holy feeling in your foules, 
 To counfaile roe to make ray peace withGcd, 
 And are you yet to your owne foules fo blinde, 
 That you will warre with God,by murd'ring me. 
 O firs confider, they that ft t you on 
 To do this deede, will hate you fo: the deeds. 
 What (hall we do? 
 
 CUr. Relent, and Aueyour foules : 
 Which of you, if you were a Princes Sonce, 
 Being pent from Liberty ,35 1 am now, 
 If two fucb murtherers as your felues came to you, 
 Would not in treat for life, as you would begge 
 Were you in my diftreffe. 
 
 i Relent? no: "Tu cowardly and womanifh, 
 ^ Cla. Not to relent, is beaflly,fuage,diaellifli : 
 My Friend, 1 fpy fame piety in thy lookes : 
 O, if thine eye be not a Flatterer, 
 Come thou. on my fide, and intreate for mee, 
 A bejgging Prince.what begger pittie* not. 
 
 a Looke behinde you,my Lord. 
 
 I Take that.and tbat.if all this will not do. Stats him. 
 Ik drowne you in the Malmefey-But within. Exit. 
 
 i A bloody deed.and defper ately difpauht : 
 How faine (like ?/4rr)would I wafli my hands 
 Of this rooft greeuous murther. Inter i.Mnrtherer 
 
 i How now? what mean'ft thou that ihouhelp'ftme 
 not? By Heauen the Duke QiaJl know how flacke you 
 hiuc beeoe. 
 
 r a 1 
 
luJHio- I would he knew that I had lau'd his brother, 
 Take thou me Fee.and tell him what 1 fay, 
 For I repent me thac the Duke is flai,ie. Exit. 
 
 \.Mttr. So do not I: go Co ward as thou art. 
 Well, He go hide the body in fomc hole, 
 Till that the Duke giue order for his buriall : 
 And when I haue my rr,?ede,I will away, 
 For this will out.and then lirmft not ftay. Exit 
 
 The Life andT>eath ofRicbardthe Third 
 
 Trima. 
 
 ffarilb. 
 Enter the Kf*gfuk< the *WH, 
 
 'Darht, RiUfrs.HaftiHft. Catetfy, 
 
 King. Why To : now haae I done a good dales work. 
 You Peetes.cominue this mired League : 
 1, euery day expect n EmbafTage 
 Ft on? my Redeemer, to redeem* me hence. 
 And mote to peace my (ode (hall part to heauen, 
 Since I haue made my'Friends at peace on earth. 
 Derfet ad Rtuers, take each others hand, 
 Disenable not your hatred, Sweare your ioue. 
 
 &.By hcauen,my foole it purg'd from grudging hate 
 And with my hand 1 feale my true hearts Loue. 
 
 H*fl. So thriue I,as I truly fweare the like. 
 
 King. Take heed you dally not before your King, 
 Left he that is thefupreme King of King i 
 Confound your hidden fal(hood,and award 
 Either of you to be tbe others end. 
 
 Haft, So profper I, aj [ fweare perfect lone. 
 
 Rt. And I.asl Ioue Htftngt with my heart. 
 
 King. Madam,your felfe is not exempt from this : 
 Nor youSonne Dsrfet, TtuekbgbanTtoi you ; 
 You hiue bene factious one againft the other. 
 Wife.loue Lord H*fap,\a him kiffc your hand, 
 And what you do, do it vnfeignedly. 
 
 lu. There HoflingtJ. will neuer more remember 
 Our former hatred, Co thriue I.and mine. 
 
 King. Dorftt, imbrace him: 
 Hoftingt, Ioue Lord Marqueife. 
 
 2>w. This interchange of loue.I heere proteft 
 Vpon my part,(hall be inuiolabie. 
 
 Hafi'. Aod fo fwesre I. 
 
 King . Now Princely tfwfcwf A<*w,feale ^ this league 
 With thy embracements to my wiues Allies, 
 And maketne happy in your vniiy. 
 
 B*c. When cuertf*i^'<lothtuTnehU Iwte 
 Vpon your Grace, but with all dutious Ioue. 
 Doth cherifh you,and yourt, God puntih me 
 With hate in tnofe where I cxpeft moft icue, 
 When I haue moft need to imploy a Friend. 
 And rooft a fluted that Yit is a Friend, 
 Deepe,hollow,treacherour,and full of guile, 
 Be he y nto me : This do I beggc of heauen, 
 When I am cold in loue,toyou,or yours. Embrace 
 
 King. A plefing Cordial!. Princely Buekyn^anu 
 It this thy Vow, Tnto my fickely heart : 
 There wanceth now our Brother Gloftcr heere, 
 To make the bleffrd period of this peac*. 
 
 Rue. And in good time, 
 Heere comes Sir Riebard Auc//f#,and tbe Duke. 
 
 , andGlojltr. 
 
 orrow to toy Soueraignc King & Queen 
 And Princely Peeres,a happy time of day. 
 
 King, Happy indced.a* wchaucfpent tbe day: 
 Gloftcr, we haue done deeds of Charity, 
 Made peace of enmity, fairc Ioue of hate, 
 Betwcene tbefe fwelling wrong ir.ccnCcd Peeres. 
 
 Rurk. A blcfled labour my mo(t Soueraigne Lord: 
 Among this Ptinceiy hcape, if any heere 
 By fa!ie intelligence, or wrong i'urmize 
 Hoidmeafoe. If I vn willingly ,or in my rage, 
 Haue ought committed that is hardly borne, 
 To any in rhis prefence, I defire 
 To reconcile me to his Friendly peace : 
 Trs death to me to be at enmitie : 
 I hate it.and defire all good mens Ioue, 
 FirO Madam,! intreate true peace of you, 
 Which I wiH purchafe with my dutious feruice. 
 Of you my Noble Cofin Buckingham, 
 If eucr any grudge were lodg'd between* vt. 
 Of you and you, Lord */fr/and of "Dor/it, 
 That all without defert haue frown'd on me : 
 Of you Lord tfaoJuiH, and Lord Scalet ofyoo, 
 Dukes,Earles, Lords. Gentlcmen,indeed of alL 
 1 do no: know that Englishman aliue, 
 With whom my foule is any iot atoddes, 
 More then the Infant that is borne to night: 
 I thanke my God for my Humility. 
 
 Qu. A holy day (hall this be kept heereafreft 
 I would to God all flrifes were velf compounded. 
 My Soueraigne Lord, I do befeech your Highaefle 
 To take our Brother Clarence to your Grace. 
 
 Rich. Why Madam,haue I oftred lone for thit, 
 To be fo flowted in this Royall prefcnce? 
 W ho knowes not that the gentle Duke is dead? 7% 
 You do him iniurie to fcorrte his Coarfe. aSflart, 
 
 Ktg. Who knowe* not he is dead f 
 Who knowes he is ? 
 
 O^ All-feeing heauen, what a world is this ? 
 
 tUte. Looke 1 fo pale Lord 2>w/f/,w the reft? 
 
 Dor. I my good Lord,and no nun in the presence, 
 But htsred colour hath fotfooke his cheek.es. 
 
 Kmr. ljC/*re dead? The Order was rewrft. 
 
 Ric h. But he (poore man) by your firft order dyed, 
 And that a winged Mercurie did beare : 
 Some tardie Cripple bare the Countermand, 
 That came too lagge to fee him buried. 
 God grant, that foroe lefle Nobie,and leffe Loyall, 
 Neercr in bloody thougbts,and not in blood, 
 Defcrue not worfe then wretched Ciartoee did, 
 And yet go currant from Sufpition. 
 
 Sitter EaktfDsrty. 
 
 Her. A boone my Soueraigne for my feruice done. 
 
 King. I prethee peace,my foule is full of forro w. 
 
 'Der. I will not rife, vntefle your Highnes heare me. 
 
 Xing Then fay at one e.what is it thou requeft*. 
 
 '2)*r. The forfeit (Soueraigne)of my fat Bants life. 
 Who flew to day a Riotous Gentleman, 
 Lately attendant on the Duke of Norfolke. 
 
 King* Haue I a tongue to doome my Brothers death/ 
 And fnal 1 that tongue giue pardon to s flaue? 
 My Brother kilTd no man, his fault was Thought, 
 And yet bis puntthmenc was bitter death. 
 
TheLifetndVeatbofRichartitheTliird. 
 
 Whofued tomefor him ? Who (in my wrath) 
 
 Kneei'd and my feet, and bid me bcaduis'd ? 
 
 Who fpoke of Brother-hood? who fpoke of loue ? 
 
 Who told me how the po ore foule did forfake 
 
 The mighty Warwicke,and did fight for me? 
 
 Who told me in the field atTewkesbury, 
 
 When Oxford bad me down*, he refcued met 
 
 And faid dears Brother liue.and be a King f 
 
 Who told me s when we both Jay in the Field, 
 
 Frozen(almoft)to death>how he did Up me 
 
 Euen in his Garments.and did giue birofelfe 
 
 (All thin and naked) to the numbe cold night? 
 
 All this from my Remembrance, brutUh wrath 
 
 Sinfully pluckr, and not a man of you 
 
 Had fo much grace to put it in my minde. 
 
 But when your Carters 4 cr your waydng VaflzUs 
 
 Haue done.a drunken Slaugbjer.and defac'd 
 
 The precious Image of our deere Redeemer, 
 
 Youftraight are on your knees for Pardon, pardon, 
 
 And I (vniuftly too) muft grant it you. 
 
 But for my Brother, not a man would fpeake, 
 
 Nor I (vngracious) fpeake vnto my felte 
 
 For him poore Soule. Theproudeft of yon all, 
 
 Haue bin beholding co him ib his life : 
 
 Yet none of you, would once begge for his life, 
 
 O God! I feare thy iuftice will take hold 
 
 On me, and you; and minc,and yours for this. 
 
 Come //</?/ heJpe me to my Coffee. 
 
 Ah poore Cla-eace. Exeunt fomt with K& gysn. 
 
 Rich. This is the fruits of rafhnes: Markt you not, 
 How that the guilty Kindred of the Queene 
 Look'd pale, when they did heare of Clartnct death. 
 O! they did vrgeit ftill vnto the King, 
 God will reuenge it. Come Lords will you go, 
 To comfort 8J*rd with our company. 
 
 BHC. We wait vponyour Grace. txtuti. 
 
 Scena Secunda. 
 
 EatrtbttUDutcke/ttfrorkf, witbtbtnn 
 tbi&asefCttrnce. 
 
 JEdW. Good Grandam tell vs,isour Father dead? 
 
 Dwcb. No Boy. 
 
 Tough. Why do weepe fo oft? And beate your Brefi? 
 And cry, O C/arnce, my vnhappy Sonne. 
 
 Baj. Why do you looke on vs.and (hake your head, 
 And call vsOrphans.Wretches.Caftawayes, 
 If that our Noble Father were aliue ? 
 
 3. My pretty Cofins,you miftakc me both, 
 I do lament the fickncfle of the King, 
 As loath to lofe him, not your Fathers death: 
 It were loft forrow ro walle one that's loft. 
 
 "Sff. Then you conclude,(my Grandam) be is dead: 
 The King mine Vnckle is too blame for it. 
 God willreuenge it, whom Twill importune 
 With eameft prayers.ail to that effed. 
 
 D*ngb. And fo will I. 
 
 Dw.Peace children peace.the King doth loue you wet 
 Incapeable.and (hallow Innocents, 
 You cano gueffe who caus'd your Fathers death. 
 
 >. Grandam we can: for my good Vnkle Gloftet 
 
 Told me.the King prouok'd to it by the Ojicene, 
 Deuis'd impeachment* to imprifon him ; 
 And when my Vnckle told me fo.he wept. 
 And pictied me,and kindly kift my cheeke; 
 Bad me rely on him, as on my Father, 
 And he would louemedeerely atachilde. 
 
 Out. Ah! that Deceit (bould fleale fuch gentle fhape 
 And with a vertuous Vnor hide deepe vice. 
 He is my fonne, I,and therein my (hame, 
 Yet from m^- dugges.he drew not this deceir. 
 
 Bey. Thtnke you my Vnkle did diftcmble Graodsm ? 
 
 D*t. I Boy. 
 
 By. Icanootthinkeit. Hearfce,what noife is this ? 
 
 fnttr the Ottetne with her bairt afofir btr fart, 
 Raieri (fr Dm fit after her. 
 
 . Ah' who dull hinder me to waile and weepe? 
 To chide my Fortune.and torment my Selfe. 
 He ioyne with blacke difpaire againft my Soule, 
 And to my feJfe,becomean enemie. 
 
 Dut. What meanes this Scene of rude impatience { 
 
 Q*. To make an ad ofTragicke violence. 
 Edwardmy Lord, thy Sonne,our King is dead. 
 Why grow the Branches, when the Roote is gone? 
 Why wither not the leaues that want their fap ? 
 If you will liue,Lamenc : if dye, be breefe, 
 That our fwift- winged Soulcs may catch the Kings. 
 Or like obedient Subiecl* follow him, 
 To his new Kingdome of nere-changing night, 
 
 DM. Ah fo much intereft haue in thy forrow, 
 As I had Tide in thy Noble Husband : 
 I haue bewept a worrhy Husbands death, 
 And liu'd with looking on his Images: 
 But now two Mirrors of bis Princely femb!ance 4 
 Are crack'd in nieces, by malignant death, 
 AndIforcorofbrc,hauebutonefa!fcGla(Te, 
 That greeues me, when 1 fee my (hame in him. 
 Thou art a Widdow: yet thou art a Mother, 
 And haft the comfort of thy Children left, 
 But death hath fnatch'd my Husband from mine Afmes, 
 And pluck: cwo Cratches from my feeble hands , 
 C/tfr,and Sduatd, O, what caufe haue I, 
 (Thine beingbutamoityofmymoane^ 
 To ouer-go thy woes, and drowne thy cries. 
 
 'Soj. Ah Aunt! you wept not for our Fathers death : 
 How can we ayde you with our Kindred teares ? 
 
 D*gh. Our father lefle diftreffe was left vr.moan'd, 
 Yoiirwiddow-dolour,likewifebevnwepr. 
 
 Q. Giue me no heipe in Lamentation, 
 I am not barren to bring forth complaints: 
 All Springs reduce their currents to mine cye, 
 That I being goaem'd by the waierie Moone, 
 May fend forth plenteous teares to drowne the WotJd. 
 Ah, for my Husband,for my deere Lord E&**rd. 
 
 CM. Ah for our Father, for our deere Lord Clarnct. 
 
 Dt. Alas for both, both mine Ed*rd and Cttrtntt. 
 
 *, What ftay had I but gW^and hee's gone? 
 
 Cbil. What ftay had we but C/*w? and he's gone. 
 
 Dut. What ftayes had l.but they ? and they are gone. 
 
 Q*. Was neuer widdow bad fo deere a lorfe . 
 
 Cbil. Were neuer Orphans had fo deere a loffe. 
 
 DM. Was neuer Mother.had fo deeiealofle. 
 Alas! 1 am the Mother of thefe Greefer. 
 Their woes are parcell'd, mine is generall. 
 She for an Eda>ord weepes,and fo do I > 
 
184 7%g Life andT>eath of^hardtl^ Third, 
 
 for a Clartnct we<pes, fo doth not fhec : 
 
 Fhefe Babes for Cl&e*ct weepe, fo do not they. 
 
 Us! you three,on me threefold diflreft? 
 
 >ower all your teafei. I am your fonowei Norfe, 
 And I will pamper it with Lamentation. 
 Dr. Comfort deere Msther.God is much 
 
 [hat you take with vothankfulnefle his doing. 
 
 ^common worldly things, 'tis call'd vngraiefull, 
 With dull vnwillmgncfle to repay a debt, 
 Which with a bounteous hand was kindly lent : 
 Much more to be thus oppofue with heauen, 
 
 : or it requires the Royall debt it lent you. 
 Kiiftri. Midam.bethinke you likea cartfull Mother 
 
 DfYne young Prince your fonne: fend ftraight for him, 
 
 Let him be Crown'd, in him your comfort liues. 
 
 Orowne defperate forrow in dead Edx>ar<L graue, 
 And plant your ioycs in liuing Edaardj Throne. 
 
 Eater T^ckard, 'Buck 
 
 Ki(h. Sifter hauecomfort.all of vshauecaufe 
 To waile th dimming of cur fhinmg Starre : 
 But none can helpe our harmes by way Img them. 
 Madam, my Mother, j do cry you mercie, 
 1 did not fee your Grace. Humbly on my knee, 
 IcraucyourBlcfTing. 
 
 D*t. Godblefleihee,andputmeckne$ in thy breaft, 
 Loue Charity, Obedience.and true Dune. 
 
 Kith. Amen,and make me die a good old man, 
 Tbatii the butt-end of a Mothers bleflingj 
 [ maruell that her Grace did leaue it out. 
 
 Sue. You clowdy-Prinres,& hart-forowmg-Peeres, 
 That beare this hcauie mutual! ioade of Moane, 
 Now cheere each other,m each others Loue : 
 Though we haue fpent our H arueft of this Kjng. 
 "We are to reapc the Haruefi of his Sonne. 
 The broken rancour of your high. fwolnc hates, 
 Bur lately fplinrer'd, knft.and ioyn'd together, 
 Muft gemly bcpreferu'd.ehenfhr.jndkept : 
 Me feemeth good, that with Tome little Traine, 
 Forthwith from Ludlow, the young Prince be f 
 Hither to LoncJorno be crowii'd our King. 
 
 iieeri. Why with fome little Traine, 
 My Lord ofBuckmgham? 
 
 Tine. Marric my Lord,kifi by a multitude, 
 The new-beal'd wound of Malice fhould break* ou, 
 Which would be fo much the more danserous, 
 By how much the eft ate is greenc.and yet vngouem d. 
 Where euery Horfe beares his commanding Reinc, 
 And may direct his courfc as pleafe himfcltt, 
 As well the feare of harms, as harme appsrant, 
 In my opinion, ought to be preuemc d. 
 
 Rich. I hope the King made peace with all of vj, 
 And the compact is firme,and true in me. 
 
 Ki*. Andfotnme^ndfo(lthinke)inall. 
 Ytt fmce it is but greene, it fnould be put 
 To no appa.*nc likely-hood of breach, 
 Which haply by much company might be vrg'd r 
 Therefore I fay withNcble Buckingham, 
 That tt is meete fo few fhould fetch the Prince. 
 Hafi. And fo fay I. 
 
 Ritk. Then be it fo, and go we to determine 
 Who they (hall be that ftrait (}iall pofte to London. 
 Madam,and you my Sifter, will you BO 
 To giue your ccnfures in this bufineffe. 
 
 Afanet Buttygham. and 
 'Sue. My Loid,who euer tournirs to the Prtntt, 
 
 For God fake let not vs i wo (ray at home : 
 
 For by the way, He fort occafion, 
 
 As Index to die ftory we late talk'd of, 
 
 To part the Queenes proud Kindred from the Princt. 
 Rich. My other felfe, my Counfsiles Confiftory, 
 
 My Oracle, My Prophet,my deere Cofm, 
 
 1,55 a childe, will go by thy dire flion, 
 
 Toward London then,for wcr'l not fty behindc. .*/* 
 
 See na Terfta. 
 
 Enter out Citttfn at one dvcre, and another at 
 tht ether. 
 
 l (it. Good morrow Neighbour, whether a; -. ^ 
 
 fa? 
 
 s Cit. I promife you, 1 fcarfely know my feif; ; 
 Heare you the newes abroad ? 
 
 I, Vcs,thattheKing is dead. 
 
 a. Ill newes byrlady.feldome comes the better : 
 1 feare, I fearc, 'twill proue a giddy world. 
 Enter another Cititfn. 
 
 J. N'eighboutc.God fpsed. 
 
 1 . Giue you good morrow fir. 
 
 3. Doth the newes hold of good king Efanrdi death 
 
 2. 1 fir, it is too true.God helpc the while. 
 
 3 . Then Mailers looke to fee a troublous world. 
 
 i . No.no.by Gods good grace v hn Son fhall reignc. 
 
 j. Woe to that Land that s gouwn'd by a Childe. 
 
 i. In him there is ahopeofGouonmcot, 
 Which in his nonage, counfell vnder him. 
 And in his full and ripened yearcs, himff Ife 
 No doubt dull then,jnd till then gouemc well. 
 
 i. So flood theStste.whenf/f/'rjrhe fixt 
 Was crown'd in Paris, but at &irit months old. 
 
 3. Stood the State fo?No,no,good friends,God wo 
 For then this Land ws fimouily entich'd 
 With politike graue Counfell; then the King 
 Had vertuous VnKlri to proreft his Grace. 
 
 j . Why fo hath this, both by his Faiher and Mother 
 
 5 . Better ii were they all came by bis Father i 
 Or by his Father ihcrc werencneat all : 
 For emulation, who irtall now be neereft , 
 Will touch vs all too neere,if God preucm not. 
 O full of danger is the Duke ofGlouficr, 
 And ihQ^<enes Sons, and Brothers.haught and proud 
 And were they to be rul'd.ind not to rule, 
 This fickly Land, rnighc folacc as before. 
 
 i . Come. come, we feare the worft : all will be well. 
 
 j. When Clouds are feen.wifemen put on their clokes 
 When great leaues fall, then Wiccer is at hand ; 
 When the Sun fets,who doth not looke for night ? 
 Vntimely ftormes, makes men expect Dearth : 
 All may be well; but if God fort it fo, 
 'Tis more tVien we deferue.or i expect. 
 
 a. Truly, (he hearts of men are full of fea/e: 
 You cannot reafon ^almoftjwith a man, 
 That lookes not heauily ,and full of dread 
 
 3. Before the dayei of Change, rtill is it fo, 
 By a diuine inftinit, mens aunties miftruft 
 
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 Purfuing danger ; as by proofc we fee 
 
 The Water fwell before a boyft'rous ftorme : 
 
 ButfeaueitalltoGod. Whither away r 
 
 i Marry we werefent for to the luftices. 
 
 j And fo was I c lie bearc you company. ' Exnmt 
 
 Scena Quarta. 
 
 SttvAr* 
 
 Anli. Laftnightl heard they lay at Stony Stratford, 
 tad ic Northampton they do reft (Q aigbt : 
 To morrow, or next day , they will be heere, 
 
 n*t. 1 long with all my heart to feeihc Prince t 
 hope he is .uuch growoe fince laft 1 Taw him. 
 
 Qf But I heare no, they fay my fonne of Yorke 
 ia's almoft ouertane him in his growth, 
 
 ?>%. I Mother.but I would not haue it fo. 
 
 Dot. Why my goodCofin,it is good to grow. 
 
 Tor. Grandam, one night a we did fit at Supper, 
 My Vnkle Riutrt talk'd hew I did grow 
 More then my Brother. I.quoth my Vn We Gloufter , 
 Small Herbes haue grace,great Weeds do grow apace. 
 And fince.me thtnkes I would not grow fo fsft, 
 Becaufe fw Flowres are flow.and Weeds make haft. 
 M, Good faitb^ood faith,ibe faying did not hold 
 [n him that did obiect the fam to tbee. 
 rie was the wretched'ft thing when he was yong, 
 So long a growing,and fo kyfurely, 
 Thst if his rule were troe.he (hould be gracious. 
 
 Tvr. And fo no doubt be is,my gracious Madam. 
 
 tw. I hope he it, but yet let Mother* doubt. 
 
 Tar. Now fcy my troth.if I had beetle remembrcd 
 I could haue giuen my Vnkles Grace, a flout, 
 To touch his growth, neerer then he toucht mioe. 
 
 Via. HowmyyongYorke, 
 I prychee let me heare it. 
 
 f*r. Marry (they fay) my Vnkle grew fofaft, 
 That he could gnaw acruft at two houres old, 
 Twas full two yearej ere I could get a tooth. 
 Grandam.thit would naue beene a by ting left. 
 
 DM. I prythee pretty Yorke,who told thee this > 
 
 for.. Grjndam.hJsNorfle. 
 
 1>ut. His Nut fe? why (he was dead.ere^ waft borne. 
 
 Tor. If 'twere not the, I cannot tell wbo told me. 
 
 Qy, Aparloas Boy:go too,you are too fhrew'd. 
 
 DHL GoodMadam.be not angry with the Childe. 
 
 Q** Picchen baue eves. 
 
 Artb. Heere comes sMeflenger: 
 Aftf. Such nc wei my Lord,as greeues me to report. 
 Q* How doth the Prince? 
 Uftf. Well Madam^nd in hciltb. 
 DM. WhatisthyNewe/ 
 Mef. Lord Kmrr/,aDd Lord Grey, 
 Are fent to Pomftet, and with them, 
 t Thowt Vaugbati,tr\(ontn. 
 Dm. Who Inthcommlaed them? 
 Mf. The mighty D\&ct t Gl*#fr and "Buckingham. 
 
 j4rth. For what ottence ? 
 
 iMff. The fuoune of all I can, ttiaufi di(ck>s'd s 
 Why ,or for what, the Nobles were committed, 
 Is all vaknowne to me, my gracious Lord. 
 
 <*. Aye me{ I fee the ruine of my Houfe : 
 The Tyger now hath leiz'd the gentle Hinde, 
 Infulting Tiranny beginnes to lutt 
 Vpon the innocent and a welcfle Throne : 
 Welcome Deftrufiion.Blood.and Maflacte, 
 I fee (as in a Map) the end of alL 
 
 Dut. Accnrfed.and vnquiet wrangling dayes, 
 How many of you haue mine eyes beheld ? 
 My Husband loft his life, to get the Crowne, 
 And often vp and downe my (onncs were toft 
 For me to ioy,and wccpe, their gaine and lofle. 
 And being fcated, and Domefticke broyies 
 Cleane ouer-blowne, themfelues the Conquerors, 
 Make warre vpon therofelues,Brother to Brother; 
 Blood to blood, fclfe againRfclfe : O prepoftorotu 
 And franticke outrage, end thy damned fpleene, 
 Or let me dye, to looke on earth no more. 
 
 Sit. Come.comemyBoy.wewiUtoSan&uary. 
 Madam,farwell. 
 
 Dut. Stay, I will go with you. 
 . Youhauenocaufe. 
 
 Aiob. My gracious Lady go, 
 id thether beareyour Treafure a 
 For my part,l!e reugne vnto your Grace 
 
 And thether beareyour Treafure and your Goodes, 
 
 The Seale I kcepc,an<! fo betide to roe, 
 
 As wei! I render you,and all of yours. 
 Go, lie conduct vou to the Sanduary. 
 
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 uf. Scoena'Prima. 
 
 The Trumpet {found. 
 Eixeriogprtoce t tkt7)uksi of Gl:eft*r t 
 
 f tie. Welcome fweete Prince to London, 
 To your Chamber. 
 
 Kick. Welcome deereCofin, y thoughts Soueraign 
 The wearie way hath made you N'elancboliy. 
 
 Tria. No Vnkle, but our croiTes on the way, 
 Haue made it tediou3,wearifome,anci beauk. 
 I want more Vnkles beet e to welcome mt. 
 
 *>cA.Sweec Prince, the vntaint-ed venue of your yeers 
 H*tb not yet diu'd into the Worlds deceit : 
 No more can you diftinguifh of a man, 
 Then of his outward (rtw, which God he knowes, 
 Seldome or neuer iumpeth with the heart. 
 Thofc Vnkles which you v*ant,were dangerous: 
 Your Grace attended to their Sugred words, 
 But look'd not on thepoyfoo of their hearts t 
 God keepe you from them,and from fuch fejfe Friends. 
 
 Pria. God keepe me from falfe Friends, 
 Bat they were none. 
 
 Kifb. My Lord, the Mi ior of London comes to greet 
 you* 
 
 enter lord Motor. 
 
 Cod bleffe your Grace, witb health and 
 happieday. 
 
 frm, I thwke y ou,good my Lord,and thank you *U : 
 
The Life 
 
 I thought my Mother .and my Brother farltg, 
 Would long,crc this,haue met vi on the way. 
 Fi,what a Slug is Rifting* ,that he comei noc 
 To tell vj,whether they will come.orno. 
 
 Entrr Lord Hafliagi. 
 
 "Sutki And in good lime, hem comes the fweatiog 
 Lord. 
 
 Prince. Welcome.my Lord : what, will our Mother 
 come? 
 
 Haft. On wbst occafion God he knowes,not I ; 
 The Queenc your Mother ,and your Brother Tcrly, 
 Haue taken Ssnctuarie : The tender Prince 
 Would fainehaue come with me.co meet your Grace, 
 But by his Mother was perforce with-hcld. 
 
 Sitf^. Fie,what an indirect and peeuifh courfe 
 It this of hers ? Lord Cardinall.will vour Grace 
 Perfwade the Queene^o fend the Duke of Yorke 
 Vnto his Princely Brother prefently ? 
 If fhe denie, Lord Huilmgi goe with him, 
 And from her icalous Armes pluck him perforce, 
 
 Curd. My Lord of Buckingham.if my weake Oratorio 
 Can from his Mother winne the Duke of Yorke, 
 Anon exped him here : but if (he be obdurate 
 Tomilde emreaties,God forbid 
 We fhould infringe the holy Priuilcdge 
 Of bleffed San&mie : not for all this Land, 
 Would 1 be guihie of fo great a finne. 
 
 "Sufk. You sre too fencelcfle obftinate.my Lord, 
 Too ceremonious, and traditional]. 
 Weigh it but with the grofleneffic of this Age, 
 You breake noc Sartc~rurie,in feizing him 
 The benefit thereof is al wayes granted 
 To thofe.whofe dealings haue deferu'd the place, 
 And thofe who haue the wii to cUyme the place i 
 This Prince hath neyther claym'd ic.nor deferu'd it, 
 And thercforc.m mine opinion,cnnot haue it. 
 Then taking him from thence.that is not there, 
 You breake no Pnutlcdge.nor Charter there : 
 Oft haue I heard of Sanc"rusne men, 
 But Sanduarie children ,ne're till now. 
 
 Card. My Lord.you fholl o'rc-rule my mind for once. 
 Com coo, Lord Haftings JN\\\ you goe with me? 
 
 H*fl. Igoc,myLord. Exit Carding and Hafliigt. 
 
 Prjnce.Good Lord,tnk t all the fpeedie hafl you may. 
 Ssy, Vnckle Gloctfttr, if our Brother come. 
 Where (hall we foiourne,t'ili our Coronation? 
 
 Glo. Where it think'ft beR vnto your Royall feifc. 
 ( f 1 may counfaiie you.fome day or two 
 Your Highneffe Hiill rtpofc you at the Tov/crt 
 Then where you ptafe.and fhall bethought moft (it 
 For your befl health,and recreadon. 
 
 prmce. I doe not like iheTower.of nnyplace t 
 Did iuiiia Ctfar build that place, my Lord ? 
 
 "Sutks He did, my gracious Lord,begln thai plw 4 
 Which fince.fucceeding Ages haue re-dify'd. 
 
 Princt. hit vpon record ? or elfe reported 
 Succedi uery from age ro sge.he built it ? 
 
 "Buck? Vpon record,my gracious Lord. 
 
 Printt But fay,my Lord,it werenot regiftred, 
 Me thinkes the truth (Tiould liue from age to age, 
 As 'twere rftayl'd to all pofteriiic. 
 Euen to the general! ending day. 
 
 Gb. So wife/o youo g,they fay doc netiei Hue long. 
 What fay you,Vnckk? 
 
 Yorke. 
 
 Glo. I fay,withoutCharaaers,F3roe liueslong, 
 Thu$,like the formal! Vice.Iniquitie, 
 I morallize two meanings in one word. 
 
 Prince. That laiim Ctftr was a famous man. 
 With what his Valour did enrich his Wit, 
 His Wit fet downc.to make his Valour liue i 
 Death makes no Conqueft of his Conqueror, 
 For now he liues in Fame,though not in Life. 
 He tell you what,my Coufin "Buckingham. 
 
 Buc(. What,my gracious Lord ? 
 
 Printt. And if IHucvntililbeaman, 
 lie win our ancient Right in Prance againe, 
 Or dye a Souldier.as I llu'd a King. 
 
 Glo. Short Summers lightly baue a forward Spring. 
 
 at<rj<neng Trkt,Hafringt*nd CardmoH. 
 
 Now in good time, heere comes the Duke of 
 
 r. Rithard of Yorke, how'&res our Noble Bro, 
 (her? 
 
 Tariff. Well.my deare Lord,fo muft I call you now. 
 
 Prines. I,Brother,to our griefe.as it is yours : 
 Too late he dy 'd,that might haue kept ihic Title, 
 Which by his death haih loft much Maiefiie. 
 
 Glo. Ho w fares our Coufm,Noblc Lord of Yorke? 
 
 TTorkf. I thanke you.gentle Vnckle. O my Lord. 
 You faid,that idle Weeds are fa ft in growth i 
 The Princc.my Brother ,hath out-growne mefarrc. 
 
 Glo. He hath, my Lord. 
 
 Tfrkf. And therefore is he idle ? 
 
 Gli. Oh my faire Coufm.I muft not fay fo. 
 
 Tn\t. Then he is more beholding to you.then T. 
 
 Glo. HemaycommandmeasmySoueraigne, 
 But you haue power in me,as in a Kinfman. 
 
 Tniy. I pray you,Vnckle,giue me this Dagger. 
 
 Glo. My Dagger,!ittie Coulin?with aJl my heart. 
 
 Prince. A Begger.Brother i 
 
 Tarke. Of my kind Vnckle.ihat I know will giue, 
 And being but a Toy, which is no griefe to giue. 
 
 Cla A greater gift then tha^Ile giue my Coufin. 
 
 Tariff. A greater gift ? O.that'j the Sword to it, 
 
 Glo. I,gentleCou(in,were it light enough. 
 
 Ttrkf. O then I fee.you will part but with light gifts, 
 In weightier things youle fay a eggr my. 
 
 Glo. It is too weightie for yourGrace to wearc. 
 
 Tyrlf/. I weigh it lighdy.were it heauier. 
 
 da. W.hat, would you haue my Weapon.Iitde Lord f 
 
 Tfrkp I would that I might thanke you, as, as, y ou 
 call me. 
 
 Gh. How? 
 
 Ttrly. Little. 
 
 Printt. My Lord of Yorke will (till be aotTe in talke i 
 Vnckle,y our Grace knowes how to beare with him. 
 
 Tariff. You meane to beare me. not to beare with me : 
 Vnckle,my Brother mockes both you and me, 
 Becaufe th I am litde.like an Ape, 
 He thinkes that you fhould b*are me on your (houldert. 
 
 ' Withwhatafharwprouidcdwithereafonjj 
 
 !_ /-.^__ L_ _ . .- - l_i- \f 1.1- 
 
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 To mittigate the fcome he giues his Vnckle, 
 He prettily and aptly taunts himfelfe .- 
 So eunning.and fo young,is wonderfull. 
 
 . 
 
 Gl. My Lord.wilt pleafe you paffe along ? 
 My felfe.and my good Coufin TSiuk}*gba t 
 Will to your Mother .to entreat of her 
 To meet you at theTovr,and welcome you. 
 
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 Tortf. What.wiuV- --, 
 
 PrtHte. My Lord Protector will haue it fo. 
 
 r<*te. Khali not fleepe in quiet artbe Tower. 
 
 Cla Why .what fhoold you feare i 
 
 Krkf. Marry,my Vnckle CUreixt angry Ghoft : 
 My Graodam told me he was murther'd there. 
 
 Prince. 1 feare no Vnekles dead. 
 
 Clc. Nor none that liuc,I hope. 
 
 Trwct. And if they Uue, I hope I need not feare. 
 But comemy Lord : and with a heauie heart. 
 Thinking on them.goe 1 vnto the Tower. 
 
 r Buck Think* you,my Lord,this little prating Trk* 
 W>* not mccnfed by hjs fubtile Mother, 
 TO taunt and fcotne you thus opprobrioofly ? 
 
 io. No doubt.no doubt : Oh 'tis a perillous Boy, 
 Bold,quicke,ingenjous,fotward,capable: 
 Hee is ail the Mothers, from the top to toe. 
 
 ucks Well.let thegjjjeR: Come hither (fffr, 
 Thou art fworae as deepely to effect what we intend, 
 As clofely to ccnceale vifut we impart : 
 Thou know 'ft our reafons vrg'd vpon the way. 
 What think'ft thou ? is it not an eafie matter, 
 To make triiiam Lord f/a/figt of our mindc, 
 For the inftallmcnt of this Noble Duke 
 In the Seat Royal! of this famous He ? 
 
 Can. He for his fathers fake fo {cues the Prince, 
 That he will notbewonneiooughtagainft him. 
 
 uck, What think'ft thou then of StuUtj ? Will 
 not hee ? 
 
 Caitt. Hee will doe all in aJUsf/4%/ doth. 
 
 'Sink.. Well then, no more but this: 
 Goe gentle fa^hi an ^ M ' r were &" off, 
 Sound thou Lord H*tti*gii 
 How he doth ftand affcfied to ourpurpofe, 
 And fummon him to morrow to the Tower, 
 To fic_aboui live Coronation. 
 I f tbou do'ft finde him traceable to v s, 
 Encourage him,snd tell him aU our reafons : 
 If he be lcadea,ycie,cold,vnwilling, 
 Be thoa/o too,a;id fo breake off the calke, 
 And glue vs notice of his inclination : 
 Pot we to morrow hold diuidedCouncels, 
 Wherein thy fclfefhalt highly be eruploy'd* 
 
 Rjtb. Commend me to Lord wi'dtem: tell him Catsfy, 
 His apcient Knot of dangerous Aduerfaries 
 To morrow are lee blood at Pomfret Cattle, 
 And bid my Lord /orioy of this good newes, 
 Glue Miftrefl^ $be>v one gcntlt Kifle the more. 
 
 lucks Good Cate:fy,$9e efte<ft thisbufineffefoondly. 
 
 Cast. My good Lords both ,wi*h all the heed I can. 
 
 Rich. Shall we heare from you,C<tt^,e we fleepe ? 
 
 C*ui. You (hall, my Lord. 
 
 Rieb. At Crufy Houie,tbre Qjii! you find vs both. 
 Exit Cattity. 
 
 Buck, Now, my Lord, 
 What ftall wee doe, if wee perceiue 
 Lotd Haft ings will not yeeld to our ComplotS ? 
 
 Rich. Chop off his Head: 
 Something \vee will determine : 
 And looke when 1 am King.clayme thou of me 
 The Earledome of Hereford,and all the moueables 
 Whereof the King,my Btothe^.was poffeft. 
 
 Bvckf He dayroe that promlle at your Graces hand. 
 
 Rich. And looke to haue Styeelded with all kmdnefie. 
 Come, let vs foppe betimes, that afterwards 
 Wee may digeft our eornplou in fome forme. 
 
 Extant. 
 
 Scena Secunda. 
 
 Enter a ifMeflftiger tc the Deere cfHaJltngi. 
 
 My Lord, my Lord. 
 Haft. Whoknockes/ 
 tJHV/ One from the Lord Stonly. 
 Haft. Whatis'taCbcke? 
 Me/. Vponthcftrokeoffoure, 
 
 Earn Lrel Ha/fmgi. 
 
 Hall. Cannot my Lord Sta*lty rteepc thefe tedious 
 Nights? 
 
 Afejf. So it appearei.by that I haue to fay : 
 Fitfl ,he commends hiro to your Noble felfe. 
 
 H*ft. What then? 
 
 Me/. Then certifies your Lordfhip, that this Night 
 He dreamtytheBore had rafed off his Helme : 
 Befides.he fayes there are two Councils kept j 
 A nd that may be derermio'd at the one, 
 Which may make you and him to rue at th'other. 
 T herefore he fends to know your Lordfhips plcafure, 
 If you will prefently take Horfe with him, 
 And with all fpeed poft with him toward the North, 
 To fhun the danger that his Soule diuines. 
 
 HA ft. Goe fellow,goe,retume vnto thy Lord, 
 Bid him not fearc the feperated Councell : 
 Hit Honor and my felfe are at the one, 
 And at the other,is my good friend Cattity ; 
 Where nothingcan proceede.that touched) vs, 
 Whereof I fhall not haue intelligence : 
 Tell him his Feares are fhallow,without inflame* 
 And for his Dreames,! wonder hcc'a fo fimple, 
 To tnift trie mock'ry of vnquiet flumbers. 
 To fly e the Bore.before the Bore pnrfues, 
 Were to incenfe the Bore to follow vs, 
 And make pur fuit.wherc he did meant no chat. 
 Goe,bid thy Mafier tife,and come to me, 
 And v/e will both together to the Tower, 
 Where he fhall fee the Bore will vfe vs kindly 
 
 Aftff. lie goe^ny Lord,aod tell him what yoo lay. 
 Exit, 
 
 Cotes, Many good morrowes to my Noble Lord. 
 
 ffeff. Good morrow Cata6jr t ycu are early ftirring: 
 What newes.what newes,in this our tott'ring State ? 
 
 Catet. It is a reeling World rndeed,my Lord : 
 And I beleeue will neuer ftand vpright, 
 Til! RxkardvieMe the Garland of the Readme. 
 
 Hafl. How weare the Garland? 
 Doeft thou meane the Crowne ? 
 C-ttet. I.roy good Lord. 
 
 ttt/.Uehauc this Crown of minecut fromyfboDlders 
 Before lie fee the Crowne fo fbuic mif-plac'd : 
 Btit can ft thou gueffe,ihai he doth ayme at it ? 
 
 Catet. I 
 
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 Cattt. J,on my life, and hopes to find you forward, 
 Vpon hi partie.for the game thereof : 
 And thertupon he fends you this good nt we>, 
 That this feme very day your enemies. 
 The Kindred of the Queene,muft dye at Potnfret 
 
 Haft. Indeed I am no mourner for that newts, 
 Becaufe they haue beene ftill my adoerfaricj : 
 But,that lie giue my voice on Richardi fide, 
 Tobarre my Matters Heires in true Defcent, 
 God known I will not doe it.to the death. 
 
 Cares. God keepe your Lordfcip in chat gracious 
 minde. 
 
 Haft. But I (hall laugh at this a twelue-month hence, 
 That they which brought me in my MaAcrs hate, 
 1 liue to looke vpon their Tragedie. 
 Well Catttbjtttt a fort-night make me older, 
 lie fend fome packing, thai yet thinke not on t. 
 
 Cats. Tii a vih thing to dye,my gracious Lord, 
 When men are vnprepar'd,and looke not fot it. 
 
 Haft. O monrt roui.monftroui ! and fo falls it out 
 With Rimrt. Vaughn, Grej. and fo 'twill doc 
 With fome men elfe.that think* themfelufs as fafe 
 Ai thou and l,who(as thou know'ft) are dear* 
 To Princely Rtekard,nd to Buckingham. 
 
 Cast. The Princes both make high account of you, 
 For they account his Head vpon the Bridge. 
 
 Baft. I know they doe,and 1 haue well defcru'd it. 
 
 Inter Lord Stanley. 
 
 Come cn.come on,where is your Bore.fpeare man ? 
 Fearc you the Borland goe to vnproaided ? 
 
 Stan. My Lord good morrow,good morrow fruity: 
 You may ieaft on.but by the holy Rood, 
 I doe not like theft feuerall Councels.I. 
 
 Haft. My Lord,! hold my Life as deare ts yours, 
 And neuer in my daycs.l doe proteft, 
 Was it To precious to me,as 'tis now . 
 Thinke you,but that I know out Rate fecure, 
 1 would be fo triumphant as I am? 
 $M.The Lords at Pomfret.v/he they rode from London, 
 Were iocund,and fuppos'd their Rates were fine, 
 And they indeed had no caufe to miftrufl ; 
 Bat yet you fee,how loons the D?.y o're-csft. 
 This fuddea flab of Rancour I mifdoubt : 
 Pray God (I fay) I prouc a ntedlefle Coward. 
 What.fhill we toward the Tower? the day is fpenu 
 
 Haft. Come,come,haue with you ; 
 "Wot you what, my Lord, 
 To diy the Lords you talk t of,ore beheaded. 
 
 &<.They,for the'ir truth,migtu betrer wear their Heads, 
 Then fome that haue accut'd them, we are their Hats. 
 But come,my Lord.let's away 
 
 Enter a Purfuuunt. 
 
 Haft. Goe on before, lie talke with this good fellow. 
 
 Extt Lord Stanley sd Catetly 
 How noWjSirtha ? how goes the World with thee f 
 
 Pirf.Tbc bener,that your Lordfhip pleafe to aske. 
 
 Haft. I tell thee man/cis better with me now, 
 Then when thou mct'ft me laftjwhere now we meet 
 Then was J going Prifoner to the Tower, 
 By the fuggeftion of the Queenes Allyes. 
 But now f tell the* (keepe it to thy felfc ) 
 This day thofe Enemies are put to death, 
 
 And I in better ftate then ere I was. 
 
 furf. God hold it, to your Honors good content. 
 Haft. Gramercic fellow : there,dnnke that for me. 
 
 Tbrmvti hm hu Pur ft. 
 Purf. 1 thanke your Honor. Extt Purfuwon, 
 
 Enter a Pneft. 
 
 Prufl. Well met.my Lord J am glad to fee yout Ho- 
 nor. 
 
 Hall. 1 thanke thee.good Sir Mn.wuh all my heart. 
 I am in your debt /or your laft Exercife : 
 Come the next Sabboth,and 1 will content you. 
 
 Prtrft. jl wit vpon your Lordfhip. 
 
 Enter TluAingkam. 
 
 -But. What.talktng with a Prieft.LordChamberlaine? 
 Your friends at Pomtret.thty doe need the Priefl, 
 Your Honor hath no fhnuing worke in hand. 
 
 Haft. Good faith.and when I met this holy man, 
 The men you tslke of.came into my mindf, 
 What.goe you toward the Tower ? 
 
 But. 1 doe.my Lord.but long 1 car.not ftay therei 
 I fhaU returne before your Lotdfhip.thence. 
 
 Haft "Nay like enough.for I ftay Dinner there. 
 
 But. And Supper too,although ihou know'B it not 
 Come.willyougoti 1 
 
 Haft, lie wit vpon your Lordfhip. Exeunt 
 
 Sana 7~ertia. 
 
 nter Sir Rxhard Rtlift. 
 
 tht Noble, / death a ftmfht. 
 
 Kiueri. Sir Rickard Ratctifft.\H mt tell thte thil, 
 To day fhlt thou behold a Subiefi die, 
 For Fruth,for Duiie.and for Loyaltie. 
 
 gry. God bleffe the Prince from all the Pack of you, 
 A Knot you are.of damned Blood- fucker i. 
 
 Vaagk. You liue, that fhall cry woe for this heere- 
 after. 
 
 Rat. Difpacch,the limit of your Lines n out. 
 
 Rtueri. O Pomfret.Pomfret ! O ihou bloody Prifon ! 
 Fatall and ominous to Noble p ceres : 
 Within the guilue Clofure of thy Walls, 
 T^hard the Second here was hatkt ro death : 
 And fot more (lander to thy difmal] Scat, 
 Wee giue to thee our guiltlefTc blood to dnnke. 
 
 Crtj. "Now Margaret! Curfe u falne vpon our Heads, 
 When fhee exclaim'd on Haflmg j.you.and 1, 
 For ftanding by.whro ftoW (hb'd herSonne. 
 
 Rwtrt. Thencurs'd'fhteX/rA^, 
 Then curs'd (hee 'Buci^nghcm. 
 Then curs'd fhee Haittngi. Oh remember God, 
 To hcare her prayer fot them.as now for v : 
 And for my Sifter.and her Princely Sonnes, 
 Be fatisfy'd,dearc God, with our true blood, 
 Which.as thou know'ft,vniuftly rnurt be fpilr. 
 Rat. Make hafte.the hour* of death is expiate. 
 Ruvrt. Come (7r^,come r*aghan,\n vs here embrace. 
 Farewetl,vntill we meet agatne in Heanen. 
 
 Sum 
 
18? 
 
 Scxna Quarta. 
 
 Ntrfelke, Ratcbffr. LoutQ.vith etbert, 
 at a Table. 
 
 Haft. Now Nob Ie Peere,the caufe why we are met, 
 Is to determine of the Coronation : 
 In God* Name fpeake.when is the Royal! day ? 
 
 Buck.. Is all things ready for the Royall time ? 
 
 Dark. It is.and wants but nomination. 
 
 Ely. Tomorrow then I iudge a happie day. 
 
 Buck. Who knowes the Lord Protectors mind herein? 
 Who is moft inward with the Noble Doke > 
 
 Ely. Your Grace, we thinke, fhouid foorxft know his 
 minde. 
 
 "Bucks We know each others Faces: for out Hearts, 
 He knowes no more of mioe,t hen I of yours. 
 Or I of his, tny Lord,tben you of mine : 
 Lord fiajtifjgi^oM and be are neere in loue. 
 
 Haft. I thanke his Grace,! know be loues me well : 
 But for his purpofe in the Coronation, 
 I haue not founded him.nor he deliucr'd 
 His gracious pleafurc any way therein : 
 But you,my Honorable Lords.may name the time. 
 And in the Dukes behalfe lie gtuc my Voice, 
 Which I prefume hee*le take in gentle part. 
 
 Later Glounfter. 
 
 Ely. In happie time,here comes the Doke hinsfelfe. 
 
 ftci.My Noble Lords,and Coufins all,good morrow 
 I haaebeene long a deeper: but I troft, 
 My abfence doth negled no great defigne, 
 Which by my prefence might haue beene concluded. 
 
 Buck,. Had you not come vpon your Q_my Lord, 
 JPV&<3OT t Lord //<j/?//,had pronounc'd your part; 
 I meane your Voice/or Crowning of the King. 
 
 Arfe.Then my Lord Haftargi.no man might be bolder, 
 H:s Lordlhip knowes me well,and loues me well. 
 My Lord of Ely.when I was laft in Holborne, 
 I faw good Strawberries in your Garden there, 
 I doe befeech you.fend for forne of them. 
 
 lj. Mary and will.my Lord.with all ray heart. 
 Exit Bifrcp. 
 
 %*. Cou fin of Buckingham ,a word with you. 
 Catttby hath founded Hafhagi in our bufincflc, 
 And findei the teftie Gentleman fo hot, 
 That he will lofe his Head, ere giue confent 
 His Matters Chtld,as worfhipfully he tearmcs it, 
 Shall lofe the Royaltieof England* Throne. 
 
 Buck. Withdraw your felfe a while.lle goe with you. 
 
 Exeunt. 
 
 IW.We haue not yet fct downe this day of Triumph: 
 To morrow, in my Judgement, 15 too fudden, 
 For 1 my felfe am not (o well prouided, 
 As elfe I would be, were the day prolonged. 
 
 Entente Eifbep ofI}. 
 
 Ely. Where is my Lord, the Duke of Gloftec ? 
 I haue fent for thefe Strawberries. 
 IfeHis Grace looks cheerfully SL fmooth thjj morning, 
 
 There's feme conceit or other likes him well, 
 When that he bids good morrow with fuch fpirit. . 
 I thinke there's neoer a man in Chriflendome 
 Can leffer hide his loue.or hate^hen hee, 
 For by his Face ftralght fhall you know his Heart. 
 
 Darb. What of his Heart perceiue you in his Face, 
 By any liuelyhood he fhew'd to day ? 
 
 Hrft. Mary .that with no man here he is offended; 
 For were he.he bad fbewne it in his Lookes. 
 
 Eater Ricbard^ad Buckpgbam. 
 
 Rich. I pray you aU,tell me what they deferut, 
 Thai doe confpire my death with diuellifh Plots 
 Of damned Witchcraft, and that haue preuail'd 
 Vpon my Body with their Hellifh Charmes. 
 
 Haft. The tender louc I bcare your Grace,my Lord, 
 Makes me moft forward, in this Princely prefence, 
 To doomc th'Offendors, whofoe're they be : 
 I fay.my Lord.they baue deferued death. 
 
 Rich. Then be your eves the witnefleof their euilL 
 Looke how 1 am bewitch'd : behold.mine Arme 
 Is* like a blafled Sapling.wither'd vp : 
 And this is Edwards Wife.that monftroos Witch, 
 Conforted with that Hartot,Strumpet Shore, 
 That by their Witchcraft thus haue marked me. 
 
 Haft. If they haue done this deed.my Noble Lord. 
 
 Rich If? thou Protcftor of this damned- Strumpet, 
 Talk'ft thoa to me of Ifs s thou art a Traytor, 
 Off with his Head ; no w by Saint foul I Tweare, 
 I will not dine.vntill 1 fee the fame. 
 LourS and "Rate life ,\oo\ie that it be done : 
 The reft that loue me, rife, and follow me. 
 
 UIZ4WT Let#a aid RotcGft, whb the 
 
 Haft Woe.woe for England, not a whit for me, 
 For l,toofond,might haue preuented this : 
 Stanley did dreame.the Bore did rowfe our Helmes, 
 And I did fcorne it,and difdaine toflye : 
 Three times to day my Foot-Cloth-Horfe did ftumbj, 
 And fiarted, when he look'd vpon the Tower, 
 At loth to beare me to the flaughter-houfe. 
 
 now I need the Pnefl.tbat fpake to rue : 
 
 1 now repetit 1 told the Purfutoant, 
 As too triumphing.how mine Enemies 
 
 To day at Pomfret bloodily were butcherM. 
 And I my felfe fecure,io grace and fauour. 
 Oh Margaret ,Marg<irtjia<M thy heauie Curfe 
 Is lighted on poore HaHmgt wretched Head. 
 
 ^/.Comc,come,difpatch,thc Duke would be at dinnert 
 Make a fhort Shrift.he longs to fee your Head. 
 Haft. O momentarie grace of morcall men, 
 Which we more hunt for,then the grace of God ! 
 Who builds his hope in syre cf your good Lookes. 
 J-iues like a drunken Sayler on a Maft, 
 Readie with euery Nod to rumble downe, 
 Into the fatsJl Bowels of the Deepc. 
 
 Leu. Come,come,difpatch,'tis bootlefle to cxclaime. 
 
 Half. O bloodv RicbanL miferable England. 
 I prophecie the fearefuUTt time to thee, 
 That euer wretched Age hath look 'd vpon. 
 Comejcad me to the Block.beare him my Head, 
 They fmile at me, who fhorrty (hall be dead. 
 
 Exeunt. 
 f Erftr 
 
jpo The Life andVeatb of^ 
 
 R*l,a'l.*ni'BitAi*ffk l uo.airone*Armtir. That you 
 
 ichardtheThird. 
 
 Enter Rxbcrt.Ani "Bw^mglxu*,** rot 
 mtrneSota tU-fattoiartd. 
 
 Richard. ComeCoufin, 
 Canfi thou quake,and change thy colour, 
 Murther thy breath in middle of a word, 
 And thea againe begin.and ftop againe, 
 A* if ihou were diftraught,and road with terror? 
 
 Buck, Tut, I can counterfeit the deept Tragedian, 
 Speake,and looke backe.and prie on euery fide, 
 TrembU and ftart at wagging of a Straw j 
 Intending deepe fttfpition.gaffly Looke* 
 Are at my feruice.like enforced Smile* ; 
 And both are rcadic in thtir Office*, 
 At any time to grace my Stratagemes. 
 Bui what, is Ctteify gone? 
 
 9ffb. He is,and fee he brings the Maior along. 
 
 Enter tbt Mtarjud Ctttity. 
 Buck.- Lord Maior. 
 Rich. Looke to the Draw-Bridge there* 
 "Buck. Hearke.a Drurome. 
 Kick. C**r,o're-looke the Walls. 
 "Suek. Lord Maior.the reafon we haue fent. 
 Rich. Looke back.defend thee.bere areEnemies. 
 "Buck* God and our Innocencie dcfend,and guard vs. 
 
 Enter L*e!lMdR*tclife,itb H^wgi Head. 
 
 Rich. Be patient,they are fricndi:Ratctife,3ad Lo*eB. 
 
 LoeZ. Here it the Head of that ignoble Traytor, 
 The dangerous and vnfufpe&ed Hafttags. 
 
 Rich. So dcare I lou'd the man.that I muft weepe : 
 I tookc him for the plaineft barmelefle Creature, 
 That breath 'd vpon the Earth.a Chrifttan. 
 Made him my Booke.wherein my Souie recorded 
 The Hiftorie of all her fecret thoughts. 
 So fmooth he dawb'd his Vice wiih fhcw of Venue, 
 That his apparaot open Guilt omitted, 
 I meaQe T his Conuerfacion with Shore/ Wife, 
 He liu'd from all attainder of fufpe&s. 
 
 Bm^. Wc!l.wcll,he wsthecoucrtfl (hcltred Traytor 
 That euet liu'd. 
 
 Would you irnagine.or almoft belceue, 
 Wen not.thac by great pteferuation 
 We liue to tell it.ihat the fubtill Traytor 
 Thu day had plotted, in the Councell-Houfe, 
 To murther me.and my good Lord of Glofter. 
 
 Motor. Had he done fo? 
 
 Rich. What? thinke you we arcTurke$,or Infidels? 
 Or that we would, againft the forme of Law, 
 Proceed thus raflily in the Villaines death, 
 But that the extreme peril! of the cafe, 
 The Peace of England, and our Pcrfons fafeue, 
 Enforc'd vs to this Execution. 
 
 Mwr. Now faice befall you.he deferu'd his death. 
 And your good Graces both haue well proceeded, 
 Towarne falfeTrayton from the like Attempts. 
 
 "Bitcki. I neuertook'd for better at his hands, 
 After he once fell in with Miftrefle Shorn 
 Yet had we not detennin'd be fhoulci dye, ^ 
 Vntill your Lord (hip came to fee his end, 
 Which now the louing hafte of thefe oar friends, 
 Something ag'ainft our meanings.haue pieuented \ 
 Becanfe.roy Lord,l would haue had you heard 
 The Traytor fpeakc,and timoroufly confede 
 The manner and the purpofe of his Treafoiu : 
 
 That you might well hauefignify'd the fame 
 
 Vnto the Citizens, who haply may 
 
 Mifconfter vs iohim^ad wayle his death. 
 ^f4.But,my good Lord,your Graces words (hal feme, 
 
 As well as I had fe?ne,and heard him fpeafte : 
 
 And doe not doubt,right Noble Princes both. 
 
 But He acquaint our dutious Citizens 
 
 With all your iuft proceedings in this cafe. 
 
 Rieh. And to that end we wifli'd your Lor <5 (hip here, 
 
 T'auoid tbe Cenfurcs of the carping World. 
 
 "Buckj Which fin ce you come too late of OUT intent, 
 Yet witnefle what you heare we did intend : 
 And fo,my good Lord Maior,wc bid farwell. 
 
 Exit M*r. 
 
 Rich. Goeafter,after,Coufin24wW. 
 The Maior to wards GoUd-Hall bye* him in all pofte : 
 Therc.at your meetcfl vantage of the time, 
 Inferre the Bafiardie of fdnmb Children : 
 Tll them,how E<ird put to death a Citizen, 
 Onely for faying.he would make bis Sonne 
 Heire to the Crowne,roeaning indeed his Houfe, 
 W hich.by the Signe thereof,was tcartned (b, 
 Morcouerjvrge his hatefull Luxurie, 
 And beaftiall appetite in change of Loft, 
 Which ftretcht vnto their Seruants.Daughten, Wines, 
 Euen where his raging eye, or fauage heart, 
 Without control!, luftcd to make a prey. 
 Nay ,for a need.thus farre come neerc my Perfon : 
 Tell them, when that my Mother went with Child 
 
 ' Of that infatiate Edward', Noble TfT+f, 
 My Princely Father.then had Warres in France, 
 And by true computation of the time, 
 Found, that the liTue was not his begot : 
 Which well appeared in his Lineaments, 
 Being nothing like the Noble Duke.my Father t 
 Yet touch this fparingly^s 'twere farre off, 
 Becaufe,my Lord, you know my Mother Hues. 
 
 "Bitc^ Doubt not.my Lord, He play tbe Orator, 
 Astf the Golden Fec,for which I plead, 
 Were for my felfe : and fo,roy Lord,adue. 
 
 Kjcb.lf you thriue wel, bring them to Bayrurds Cattle, 
 Where you fhall finde me wclfaccompanied 
 With reuerend Fathers.and well-learned Bifijops. 
 
 Suck: I goe, and towards three or foure a Clocke 
 Looke for the Newes that the GuUd.HaU affoords. 
 
 Exit Bnckmgbam. 
 
 Kieb. Goe LcutS with all fpeed to Do&oiSba*, 
 Goe thou to Fryer Prtdyr, bid them both 
 Meet me within this boure at Baynards Caftle. *. 
 Now will 1 goe to take fonoe priaie order, 
 To draw the Brats of Clarence out of fight, 
 And to giue order,that oo manner perfon 
 Haue any time recourfe vnto the Princes. 
 
 Exttr a Scn*entr 
 
 Scr. Here is the Indiftment of the good Lord H^fog/, 
 Which in fa Hand fairely isengrofs'd, 
 That it may be to day read o re in fjultt. 
 And marke how weU the fequcll bangs together : 
 Eleuen houres I haue fpent to write it oner, 
 For yefter-night by Catetfy was it fent me, 
 The Precedent was full as long a doing. 
 And yet within thefe foe houres Haftfrgi liu'd, 
 Vntainted,vnexaroin'd,rree,at libertie. 
 Here's a good World the while. 
 Who b fo grofle, that cannot fee this palpable deaic* ? 
 
Yet who fo boid.but (ayes fie fee* it not ? 
 Bad is the World.nnd all will come to nought, 
 When fiich ill dealing oiuft be few* in thought. **. 
 
 Enter Richard aiid'Bitckmgham at featreE' Dotret 
 
 Kieb. Ho-vnow.how now.whatfay the Citizens? 
 
 'Butk. Now by the holy Mother of out Lord, 
 The Citizens are mum,fy not a word. 
 
 Rich. Toucht you the Baflardie of Edwards Children ? 
 
 "Sacl^ Idid.withhis Contract with Lady Lay, 
 And his Contrail by Deputie in France, 
 Th'vnfotiate greedineffe of his defire, 
 And his enforcement of the Citie Wiues, 
 His Tyrannic for Trifles, his owne Baftardie, 
 As being got.yout Father then in France, 
 And his refemblancc, being not like the Duke. 
 Withsll,! did inferreyour Lineaments, 
 Being the right Idea of your Father, 
 Both in your forme, and Noblenefte of Minde : 
 Layd open all yout Victories in Scotland, 
 YourDifeipline in Warrc,Wifdcme in Peace. 
 YourBountie,Vertue,faire Humilitie ; 
 Indeed.teft nothing fitting for your purpofe, 
 Vntoucht.or fleightiy handled in difcourfe. 
 And when my Oracorie drew toward end, 
 1 bid them that did loue their Counties good, 
 Cry.God faue tfttrkj^.EnglandsRoyall King. 
 
 Hjch. And did they fo ? 
 
 Bud^ No,fo God belpe me.they fpake not a word, 
 Rut likedombe Statues.or breaihing Stones. 
 Star'd each on other,and look'd deadly pale : 
 Wbich when 1 faw.I reprehended them, 
 And aslt'd the Maiot ,what meant this wiifull fiicnet t 
 Hi anfwer wss.the people were not vfcd 
 Tobc fpoke to.but by the Recorder. 
 Then he was vrg'd to tell my Tale againe : 
 Thus fayth the Duke.tbus hath the Duke inferr'd, 
 But nothing fpoke.in warrant from himfelfe. 
 When he bad done,fome followers of mine owne, 
 At Iow end of the HaJl.hurld vp their Caps, 
 And fome tenne voyccs cry*d,God faue King Richard: 
 And thus I tooke the vantage of tbofe few. 
 Thankes gentle Citizens,and fnsnds, quoth I, 
 Thit gencrall applaufe.and cbearefull (howt, 
 Arguts your wifdome.snd your loue to Richard i 
 And euen here brake ofJF.and came away. 
 
 Rfh. What tongue-lefle Blockes were they, 
 Would they not fpeake ? 
 Will not the Maio* then,and his Brethren,come ? 
 
 Buck. The Msior is here at hand: intend fomc feare, 
 Benot you fpoke wih,but by mighrie fuit : 
 And lookeyotiger a Prayer-Booke in your hand, 
 And ftand betweene two Church -men.good my Lord, 
 Foe on that ground He meke a holy Dr fcant : 
 And be noi ezfily wonne to our requeft*, 
 Play the Maids part.ftill snfwer nay.and take it. 
 
 Kelt. I goe : ind if you plead as well for them, 
 A s I can fty nay to ihee for my felfe, 
 No doubt we bring it to a happie iflue. 
 'Buck, Go.go vp to the Leads,the Lord Maior knocks. 
 
 Welcome, my Lard, 1 dance attendance here, 
 J think? the Dula wi fl not befpoke wUhail. 
 
 Bucks Now Cateiby, what fcyw yow Lord co my 
 requeA i 
 
 Casetfy. He dotV entreat your Gracc.my Noble Lord, 
 To vtftt him to morrow.or ot day : 
 He is within,with two right retiercud Fathers, 
 Diuinehy bent 10 Meditation, 
 And in no Worldly fuites would he be mou'd, 
 To draw him from his holy Exercife. 
 
 Tlackj Recnrne,good Cattsly,to the gracious Duke, 
 Tell him^ny felfe.tbe Maiorand Aldermen, 
 In deepe deiignes,in matter of great moment 
 No JefTe importing then our general! good, 
 Are come 10 haue fome conference with his Grace. 
 
 Cattily. He fignifie fo much THCO bun ftraight. Er*. 
 
 "Suck. Ah h3,my Lord.this Pnnce is not an 
 He is not lulling on i lewd Loue- Bed, 
 But on his Knee*,at Meditation ; 
 Not dallying with a Brace of Curtizans, 
 But meditating with two deepe Diuines ; 
 Not fleeping.to engroflehis idle Body, 
 But praying,to enrich his watthfull Soule. 
 Happie were England,wouldthi Tenuous Prince 
 Take on his Grace the Soueraigntie thereof. 
 But fure I feare we fhall not winnc him to it. 
 
 Motor. Marry God defend his Grace (hould fay vs 
 nay. 
 
 Buck. I feare he will : here Cattsbj comes againc. 
 
 Eater C&tttby. 
 Now Cattily, what fayes his Grace? 
 
 Catnly. He wonders to what end yon haue aflembled 
 Such croopci of Citizens,to come ta him, 
 HiGracenot being warn'd thereof before : 
 He feares,my Lord.you meane no good to him. 
 
 Buck, Sorry I am,my Noble Coufin (hould 
 Stifpec) me,that 1 meane no good to him : 
 By Hesucn,we come to hitn in perfit !ou 
 And fo once more retutne.and tell his Grace* Exit. 
 When holy and deuout Religious men 
 Are at their Beades,'tis much to draw them thence, 
 So fweet is zealous Contemplation. 
 
 Enter Richard aloft, betwctm two "Bifhapt. 
 Motor. See where his Grace ftsnds^wecne two Ckrgic 
 men. 
 
 Bml^. Two Propt of Vertue.fof a Cbriftian Prince, 
 To ftay him from the fall of Vanitie : 
 And fee a Booke of Prayer in his hand, 
 True Ornaments to know a holy man. 
 Famous Piaatagaiei t mo& gracious Prince, 
 Lend rauourable eire to our rcquefts, 
 And pardon vs the interruption 
 Of thy Deuotion,and light Chrtflian Zeale. 
 
 Rjcb. My Lord,there needes no fuch Apologte : 
 I doe befeech your Grace to jpardon n 
 Who earneft in <he fernice of my God, 
 Deferr'd the vtficauon of my fncnde. 
 But leauing this, what is your Graces pleafure? 
 
 Busk. Euen that (1 hopcjwhich pitafeth God. about; 
 And all good men,of this vngouem'd He. 
 
 Kith, I doe fufpea I haue done fome offence, 
 Thai fc:mes difgracious in the Cities eye, 
 And that you come to reprehend my ignorance. 
 
 fa At* You 
 
TbcLifeand'DeatbofPjcbardtbeTbird. 
 
 ucks You haue.my Lord : 
 Would it might plcafe yourGrace. 
 On our entreaties, to amend your fulr. 
 
 Rich. Elfe wherefore breathe I in a Chriftian Land. 
 
 "Bueki Know tben,it is your fault,that you refigne 
 The Supreme Scat, the Throne Maiefticall, 
 The Sceptred Office of your Anceftors, 
 Your State of Fortune.and your Deaw of Birth, 
 The Lineall Glory of your Royall Houfe, 
 To the corruption of a blemifht Stock ; 
 Whiles in the mildnefle of your fleepie thoughts, 
 Which here we waken to our Countries good. 
 The Noble He doth want his proper Limmes : 
 Hit Face defac'd with skarres of Infamie, 
 Hi* Royall Stock grafft with ignoble Plants, 
 And almoft (houldrcd in the fwallowing Gulfe 
 Of darke Forgctfulne(Te,and deepe Obliuion. 
 Which to recure,we heartily foliciie 
 Your gracious felfe to take on you the charge 
 And Kingly Gouernment of this your Land : 
 Not as Proteftor.Steward.Subftitute. 
 Or lowly Fader ,for another* gaine ; 
 But as fuccefiiuely,from Blood to Blood, 
 Your Right of Birth.yonrEmpyrie.your owne. 
 For ihis.confoned with the Citizens. 
 Your very Worfbipfull and louing friends, 
 And by their vehement irrigation, 
 In this iuft Caufe come I to moue your Grace. 
 
 T^eb. 1 cannot tell.if to depart in filencc, 
 Or bitterly to (peake in your reproofe, 
 Beft fttteth my Degree,or your Condition. 
 If not to ar.fwer, you might haply thinke, 
 Tongue-ty*d Ambition,not replying.yeelded 
 To beare the Golden Yoake of Soueraigntie, 
 Which fondly you would here impofe on me. 
 if to reproue you for this fuit of yours, 
 So feafon'd With yourfaithfull loue tome, 
 Then on the other fjde 1 check'd my friends. 
 Therefore to fpeake.and to auoid the firft, 
 And then in fpeaking.not to incurre the la(r, 
 Dcfinitiuely thus I anfwer you. 
 Your loue deferues my thankes, but my defert 
 Vnmeritable,fhunnes your high reqaeft. 
 Firft.if all Obftacles were cut amy, 
 And that my Path were euen to the Crowne, 
 As the ripe Reuenue,and due of Birth : 
 Yet fo much is my pouertie of fpirir, 
 So mightie, and fo manie my defects, 
 That I would rather hide me from my Greatncffe, 
 Being a Barke to brooks no mightie Sea ; 
 Then in my Grearnefie couet to be hid, 
 And in the vapour of my Glory fmother'd. 
 Bat God be thank'd.there is no need of me, 
 And much 1 need to helpe you. were there need : 
 The Royall Tree hath left vs Royall Fruit, 
 Which mellow'd by the ftealing howres cf time. 
 Will well become the Seat of MaSeftie, 
 And make(oo doubt) vs happy by bis Reigne. 
 On him I lay that ,y ou would lay on me, 
 The Right and Fortune of his bappie Starres, 
 Which God defend that I fhculd wring from him. 
 
 Bnc^My Lord,ih;s argues Conscience in you Grace, 
 But the refpeas thereof are nice, and triuiail, 
 AH circumftances well confidered. 
 You fay , that B&Mnfo your Brothers Sonne, 
 So fay we too,but not by Edvordt Wife : 
 
 ror tint was he contract to Lady Luc a, 
 
 Your Mother liues a WitnefTe co his Vow; 
 
 And afterward by fubftitute betroth'd 
 
 To #M,Siftei to the King of France. 
 
 Thefe both put off,apoore Petitioner, 
 
 A Care-cras'd Mother to a many S onnes, 
 
 A Beautie-waining.and diftreflcd Widow, 
 
 Euen in the aftct-noone of her beft day es, 
 
 Made prize and purchafe of his wanton Eye, 
 
 Seduc'd the pitch ,nd height of his degree, 
 
 To bafedeclenfion,and loath'd Bigamie. 
 
 By her.in his vnlawfull Bed.hegot 
 
 This E.thvard.vi'nom our Manners call the Prince. 
 
 More bitterly could 1 expoftulaie, 
 
 Saue that for reuerence to feme aliue, 
 
 I giue a fparing limit to my Tongue. 
 
 Then good,my Lord,take to yonrRoyaJJ felfe 
 
 This proffer'd benefit of Dignitic : 
 
 If not to blefle vs and the Land withall, 
 
 Yet to draw forth your Noble Anceftrie 
 
 From the corruption of abufing times, 
 
 Vnto a Lineall true deriued courfe. 
 
 . Do good my Lord.your Citizens entreat you, 
 Refiifc not/nightie Lord.this proffcr'd loue. 
 
 Cattb, O make them ioyfull, grant their lawfull fuit. 
 
 Rich. Alas,why would you heape this Care on me? 
 1 am vnfit for State, and Maieftir : 
 I doe befcech you take it not amiflir, 
 I cannot.nor I will not yeeld to you. 
 
 Bucl^ if yourefufe it, as in loue and zeafe, 
 Loth to depofe the Child,your Brothers Sonne, 
 As well we know your tenderneflc of heart, 
 And gemle.kinde,effemmate remorfe, 
 Which we haue noted in you to your Kindred, 
 And egally indeede to all Eftates : 
 Yet know, where you accept our fuit.or no, 
 Your Brothers Sonne (hall rveuer reigne our King, 
 But we will plant fome other in the TVtrone, 
 To the difgrace and downe.fall of your Houfe : 
 And in this resolution hf re we leaue you. 
 Come Citizens,we will entreat no more. Sxauit. 
 
 fatttt.Call him againe.fweet Prince.accept their fuit: 
 If you denie them, all the Land will rue it. 
 
 Rich. Will you enforce trie to a world of Cares. 
 Call them a gaine, I am not made of Stones, 
 Bo penetrable to your kinde entreaties, 
 Albeit againfl my Confcience and my Soule. 
 
 Enter'BuckjHgbam.a'uitke reft. 
 Coufin of Buckingham, and fage graue men, 
 Since you will buckle fortune on my back, 
 To beare her burthen, where I will or no. 
 I muft haue patience to endure the Load : 
 But if black Scandall,or foule-fac'd Reproach, 
 Attend the fequell of your Impofition, 
 Your meere enforcement (ball acquittance me 
 From all the impure blots and ftaynes thereof; 
 For God doth know,and you may partly fee, 
 How farre I am from the defire of this. 
 
 Maitr. God blefle your Grace, wee fee it, and will 
 fcyit. 
 
 Rich. In fayin fo.you (hall but fay the truth. 
 
 "Buck; Then I Ulute you with this Royall Title, 
 Long liue King &f64n/,Englands worthie King. 
 
 AL Amen. 
 
 Buck^To morrow may it pleafe you to be Crown'd. 
 
 &tb. Euen when you pleafe,for you will haue it fo. 
 Buck, To 
 
The Life and f Deathof t ^cbardthe < rhird. 
 
 "Buck.. To morrow then we will attend your Grace. 
 And fo moft ioyfully we tske our Icaue. 
 
 Tfch. Come.ltt vs to oar holy Worke againe. 
 Farewell my Coufim.fareweU gentle friends. exeunt. 
 
 . Scena Trima. 
 
 Enter the Queene, Anne Dttchtfle of Glouctfa^ the 
 Duchejfiafrerk?,n(t Martpteffc Dorjet. 
 
 Duch.Ttrkf. Who meetes vs heerc ? 
 My Neece Tlantagenet, 
 LJ in the hand of her kind Aunt of Glofter ? 
 Now.for my Life.fliee's wandring to the Tower, 
 On pure hearts loue,:o greet the tender Prince. 
 Daughter,well met. 
 
 Anne. God giue your Graces both, a bappie 
 And a ioyfull time of day. 
 
 Q*J As muchroyou,good Sifier: whither away? 
 
 A*. No farther then the Towe:,and as I gaeffe, 
 Vponth* like deuotion as your felues, 
 Togratulate the gentle Princes there. 
 
 Q*. Kind Sifter thankes,wele enter all together! 
 
 Enter the Lieutenant. 
 
 And In good time, here the Lieutenant comes. 
 
 Matter Lieutenant, pray you,by your leaoe, 
 
 How doth the Prince,and my young Sonne of Tarke ? 
 
 Lieu. Right well.dearc Madame : by your patience, 
 I may not fufferyou to vilii them, 
 The King hath fiiiftly charg'd the contrary. 
 
 .2*. The King ? who's that ? 
 
 Lieu. I mcanc,the Lord Prote&or. 
 
 S& The Lord protcd him from that Kingly Title. 
 Hath he fet bounds betweene their loue,acd me ? 
 I am their Mother,who {hall barre me from them ? 
 
 'Due''). Ttrke. I am their Fathers Mother, i will fee 
 (hem. 
 
 ,/fww.Their Aunt I am in lsw,in loue their Mother: 
 Then bring me to their fights, He bears thy blame, 
 And take thy Office from thee.on my perilL 
 
 Lieu. No,Madame,no;lmaynotleaueitfos 
 I am bound by Oath,and therefore pardon me. 
 
 xit Lieutenant. 
 
 Enter Stanley. 
 
 Stanley. Let me but meet you Ladies one howre hence, 
 And He falute your Grace of Yorke as Mother, 
 And reuerend looker on of two faire Queenes. 
 Come Madame.you muft ftraigbt to WeftmirSer, 
 There to be crowned T(Kbar(li Royall QueerU 
 
 u. Ah,cut my Lace afunder, 
 That my pent heart may haue fome fcope to beat, 
 Orclfe I fwoone with this dead-killing newes. 
 
 Anne. Defpightrull tidingsOvnpleafingneiwes. 
 
 D*/. Be of good cheare : Mother, how fores your 
 Grace? 
 
 Qu. O-D(rr/-,fpcakenottom<;, gettheegone, 
 Death and Deftrufition dogges thee si thy heeles, 
 Thy MothersNamc is ominous to Children. 
 
 J f thou wilt out-Orip Dcath.goe crorte the Seas, 
 And hue with JfceAwxwitrom the reach of Hell. 
 Goe hye thcc^iye thee from this Haugbter-houfe, 
 Left thouencreafe the number of the dead, 
 And make me dye the thrall <& Margaret t Curfe. 
 Nor Mother,Wife,nor Englands counted Queene. 
 Stj>slef.fu\\ of wife care,is this your couofatle.Madame: 
 Take ill th fwift aduantage of the howres : 
 You fhall haue Letters from roe to toy Sonne, 
 1 n your behalfe,to meet you on the way : 
 Be not ca'ne tardie by vn wife delay. 
 
 D*,b. Terkf. O ill difpcrfing Winde ofMifetie* 
 O my accurfed Wombe.the Bed of Death .- 
 A Cockatrice haft thou hatcht to the World, 
 Whofe vnauoided Eye is murtherous. 
 
 Stanley. Come,Madime,con>e,l in all hade wai fenr. 
 
 Amte. And I withall vnwil!ingne(Te will goe, 
 
 would to God.that the incluhue Verge 
 Of Golden Mettall.thaimuft round my Brow, 
 Were red hot Steele^o feare me to the Braines, 
 Anoynted let me be with deadly Venome, 
 And dye ere men can fay.God faue the Queene. 
 
 .3*. Goe,goe,poore foole.I enuie not thy glory. 
 To feed raj humor.widi thy fclfe no harmc. 
 
 Anne. No: why? When he that is my Husband now, 
 Came to me,as I follow'd Henna Corfe. 
 When fcarce the blood was well wafh: from his hands, 
 Which iffued from my other Angel! Husband, 
 And that deare Satnt.wbich then I weeping follow 'd : 
 O.when I fay I look'd on Richards Fact, 
 This was my Wifh ; Be thou (quoiN I) accurft. 
 For making me,foyoung,fo old a Widow : 
 And when thou wcd'fijlct forrow haunt thy Bed; 
 And be thy Wife.if any be fo mad, 
 More miferabie,by the Life of thee, 
 Then thou haft made me, by my deare Lords death* 
 Loe,ere I can repeat this Curfc againe. 
 Within fo fmal! a time, my Woman* heart 
 Groffely grew captiue to his honey words-, 
 And prou'd the fubieft of mine owns Socles Curfe, 
 Which hitherto hath held mine eyes from reft : 
 For ncuer yet one howre in his Bd 
 Did 1 enioy the golden deaw of fleepe, 
 But with his timorous Drcames was ftill awak*d 
 Befides,he hatej me for my Father urarwick t 
 And will (no doubt) (hortly be rid of me. 
 
 >u. Poore heart adieu.I pittie thy complaining; 
 
 lAmt. No more, then with my fouk I moume for 
 yours. 
 
 Darf. Farewell.thou wofull welconnwr of glory. 
 
 tsfnne. Adieu, poore foule, that sak'fl thy Icaue 
 of it. 
 
 DM.T.Go thou to Richmond^ good fortune guide the*, 
 Go thou to Rtcbard,mA good Angels tend thee, 
 Go thou toSanauarie^ndgood thoughts poflefie thee, 
 
 1 to my Graue,where peace and reft lye with mee. 
 Eightie odde yeeres of forrow haue I feeoe, 
 
 And each howres ioy wrackt with a weeke of teene. 
 
 Sft. Stay.yet looke becke with me vnto the Tower. 
 Pitty ,you ancient Stones,thofe tender Babes, 
 Whom Enuie hath immur'd within your Walls, 
 Rough Cradle for fuch little prettie ones, 
 Rude ragged Nurfc.old fullen Pby-fellow, 
 For tender Princes : vfe my Babies well ; 
 So foolifh Sorrowes bids your Stones farewell* 
 
 Exeunt. 
 f 3 S** 
 
194 Thctifeand'Death of^chariltheTbird. 
 
 Scena Secunefa. 
 
 SowdaScmtt. Exttr Richard to pempe,Bc 
 
 Rieb. Stand all apart. Coufin of Buckingham. 
 
 Suck; My gracious Soueraignc. 
 
 Rich. Giuemethyhand. Seu*J. 
 
 Thus hlgh.by thy aduice.and thy alf.ftance, 
 Is King Richard feared : 
 But fhall we wearc thefe Glories for a day? 
 Or fhall they laft.and we reioyce in them ? 
 
 "Suck. Still liue they ,*nd for euer let them lalt. 
 
 Rich. Ah BMkiifba^.novi doe I play the Touch, 
 To trie if thou be currant Gold indeed : 
 Young Edmard lioes.thinke now what I would (peake. 
 
 "Buck: Say on my lotting Lord. 
 
 FJfb. Wny "Buckingham, I fay I would be King. 
 
 "Buck- Why fo you are,my thrice-tenowned Lord. 
 
 Rxb. Ha ? am I King ? 'tis fo : but f Award liue*. 
 
 2ck. True, Noble Prince. 
 
 Rick. O bitter confequence ! 
 That ldw?d Rill fhould liue true Noble Prince. 
 Couftn,thou waft not wont to be fo dull. 
 Shall I be plaine ? I with the BaRards dead. 
 And I would haue it fuddenly perform'd. 
 What I ay 'ft thou now ? fpeake fuddenly,be briefe. 
 
 "Bttckj Your Grace may doe your pleafure. 
 
 Rich. Tur,tat,thou art all Ice,thy kindnefle freezes : 
 Say,haue I thy confent,that they {hall dye ? 
 Sw.Giue roe feme lule breath/ome pawfe,deare Lord, 
 Before I pofitiuely fpeake in this : 
 L will refolue you herein prefently. Exit BK(. 
 
 Cateity. The King is angry .fee he gnaweshts Lippe. 
 
 Rich. I will conuetfe with Iron-wiited Fooles, 
 And nuefpe&iue Boyes : none are for me, 
 That Iooke into me with considerate eyes, 
 High-reaching Tiuckmgham growes circumfpeft. 
 Boy. 
 
 Pqt. My Lord. 
 
 Rtcb. Koow'ft thou not any .whom corrupting Gold 
 Will tempt vnto a clofs exploit of Death ? 
 
 Pure. I know a difcontented Gentleman, 
 Whole humble meanes match not bis haughtie fpirit : 
 3old were as good as twemie Orators, 
 Aod will (no doubt) tempt him to any thing. 
 
 Kick. What is his Name? 
 
 Pagt. His Nanw,my Lordps TirreS. 
 
 "Rich, I partly know the man : goe call htm hither, 
 Boy. Exit. 
 
 The deepe reuolotng wittie 7ttK.ka>gkam t 
 Mo more fhall be the neighbor to my counfailes. 
 hlath he fo long held out with me,vnryr'd, 
 And ft ops he now for breath ? Well.be it fo. 
 
 Enter Stanley. 
 
 How now.Lord 5f*/ipr,what's the newres? 
 
 ~t*ltj. Know my louing Lord,the Marqueffe Dor/ft 
 As 1 heare, is fled to Ricbrwd, 
 In the ptrts where he abides. 
 
 Rieb. Come hither Cattib, rumor it abroad, 
 Th ^ ray Wife is very gricuout fielce, 
 
 I will take order for her keeping clofe. 
 
 Inquire me out fomemeane poor e Gentleman, 
 
 Whom I will marry ftraight to Cltrnct Daughter: 
 
 The Boy is fooli(h,and I feare noc him. 
 
 Looke how thou dream'ft : I fay againe, giue out, 
 
 That >*ow,my O4eene,is ficke.and like to dye. 
 
 About it.for it ftands me much vpon 
 
 To ftop all hopes .whofe growth may dammage me. 
 
 I muft be marryed to my Brothers Daughter, 
 
 Or elfe my Kingdome Rands on brittleGlafle : 
 
 Murther her Brothers,and then marry her, 
 
 Vncertatnewayofgatne. But I am in 
 
 So farre in blood , that fuine will pluck on finnr , 
 
 Tearc-falling Pittie dwells not in this Eye. 
 
 fnttrtjrrtl. 
 
 It thy Name Tjml ? 
 
 Tjr. Imts Tjrrtl,u>4 your mod obedient fubteft. 
 
 Rich. Art thou indeed ? 
 
 Tj* Proue me,my gracious Lord. 
 
 Rieb. Dar'ft thou refolue to kill a friend of mine ? 
 
 7>r. Pleafeyou: 
 But I had rather kill two enemies. 
 
 Rich. Why then thou haft it: two deepe enemies, 
 Foes to my Reft, and my fweet fleepes difturbers, 
 Are they that 1 would haue thee deale vpon : 
 7jrre/,l meane thofe Baftards in the Tower. 
 
 Tjff. Let me haue open meanes to come to them, 
 And foone He rid you from the feare of them. 
 
 Rich. Thou fing'ft fweet Mufique ; 
 Hcarke,come hither Tjrrel, 
 Goe by this token : rifc,and lend thine Eare, 
 There is no more but fo : fay it is done, 
 And I will louc thee.and preferre thee for it. 
 
 7>r. I will difpatch it Rraight. Exit. 
 
 7>ck,. My Lord,I haue confider'd in my mindc, 
 The late rcqucft that you did found roe in. 
 
 Rieb. Well.let that reft : D*r(et is fled to Ricbmnd. 
 
 2f^. I heare the newes.my Lord. 
 
 Xifb. Stanley, hec is your Wiues Sonne : mil, iooke 
 VD;O it. 
 
 Sttck__ My Lord.I chyme the gift.my due by pfomife, 
 For which your Honor aod your Faith is pawn'd, 
 Th'Earledome of Hertford,and the moueables, 
 Which you haue promifcd I fhall poffefle. 
 
 T^cb. Stanley Iooke to your Wife : if (he cooory 
 Letters to Richmond, you (hall anfwer it. 
 "Buck.. What fayes your HighneiTe torny inft requefl t 
 Rick. 1 doe remember roe, Mwrj the Sixt 
 Did prophecie,that Richmond fliould be King, 
 When Rtclmend was a little peeuifh Boy. 
 A King perhaps. 
 
 Sick.. May it pleafe you to refolue me in my fttlt. 
 
 Rich. Thou troubled me,I am not in the vaine. Exit, 
 
 Bwckf And is it thus? repayes he my deepe feruicc 
 With fuch contempt ? made I him King for this ? 
 O let me thinke on HtftinrtflnA be gone 
 ToBiecneckywhilemyfearefullHeadisoo. x. 
 
 
 Tyr. The cynnoous and blood ie Aa is done, 
 The moft arch dc*d of pitiious mafTacre 
 
TheLtfeandVeatkofRiebartltheThird. 
 
 Tht euer y this Land was guiliyof : 
 
 Dighto* and Forrtfrvho I did fuborne 
 
 To do this p eece of ruihfoll Butchery, 
 
 Albeit they were Qefct Villaine*, bloody Dogges, 
 
 Melted with tenderneffe.and milde companion, 
 
 Wept like to Children, in their deaths (ad Story. 
 
 O thus ( quoth Digbtcn') lay the gentle Babes : 
 
 Thus,tbus (quoth Ftrrtf) girdling one another 
 
 Within their Alablafter Innocent Armes : 
 
 Their lip* were foure red Rofes on a ftalke, 
 
 And in their Summer Beauty kift each other. 
 
 A Booke of Prayers on tbeit pillow lay, 
 
 Which one (quoth Forreil) aimoft chang'd my rninde : 
 
 But oh the Dioell, there the Villaine ftopt : 
 
 When2>j*f<w thus told on, we (mothered 
 
 The moft replentflied fweet worke of Nature, 
 
 That from toe prime Creation ere (he framed. 
 
 Hence both are gone with Conscience and Remorfe, 
 
 They could not fpeake, and fo I left them both, 
 
 To beate this tydiogs to the bloody King. 
 
 Entrr Ricktrd. 
 
 And heere he comes. All health my Soueraigne Lord. 
 
 Ric. Kinde TirreB t am I happy in thy Newes. 
 
 Ttr. If to haue done the thing you gaue in charge, 
 Beget your bappinefle, be happy then, 
 For it is done. 
 
 Kick. But did'ft thou fee them dead, 
 
 Tir. 1 did my Lord. 
 
 Rich. And buried gentle TimL 
 
 Tir. The Chaplainc of the Tower hath buried them, 
 But where (to fay the truth) I do not know. 
 
 Rick. Come to me r/rr/foone,and after Supper. 
 When thou (halt tell the procefle of their death. 
 Meane time,but thtnke how I may do the good, 
 And be inheritor of thy defire. 
 Farewell till then. 
 
 Tir. I hnmbly take my leaue. 
 
 Rich. TheSonneofOamrrhaue Ipent vp clofe, 
 His daughter meanly haue I matcht in marriage, 
 The Sonnet cf&fcWfleepein Abrahams bofome, 
 And A<rc my wife bath bid this world good night. 
 Now for I know the Britaine Ricbmeadvymn 
 At yong Elt*atetb my brothers daughter, 
 And by that knot lookes proudly on the Crowne, 
 To her go I,a tolly thrioing wooer. 
 
 R*. My Lord. 
 
 Rid,; Good or bad newes,tbat thoo conffl in fo 
 bluntly? 
 
 Rat Bad news my Lord, iJXcttrten is Bed to Richmond, 
 And Buckingham backt with rbe hardy WelQimen 
 Is in thefield,and frill his power encreafeth. 
 
 J^f*. Ely with Richmond troubles roe more neere, 
 Then Buckingham and his raft levied Strength. 
 Come, I haue learn'd, that fearful] commenting 
 Is leaden fetukor to dull'delay. 
 Delay leds impotent and Snaile-pac'd Beggery : 
 Then fietie expedition be my wing, 
 I cues Mercury ,and Herald for a King : 
 Go mufter men : My counfatle is my Sheeld, 
 We mufl be breefe^hen Traitors braue the Field. 
 
 ScenaTertia. 
 
 nter fid Queene "Margartt. 
 
 Mar. So now profperity begins to mellow, 
 And drop into the rotten mouth of death : 
 Heere in thefe Confines flily haue I lurkt, 
 To watch the waining of mine enemies. 
 A dire indu<3ion,am 1 wknefle to, 
 And will to France.hoping.-the confequence 
 Will proue as bitter,blacke, and Tragical!. 
 Withdraw thee wretched Mtrgvtt, who comet heere ? 
 
 Enter 'Dtacbfjfe and Quant. 
 
 QH, Ah my poore Princes! ah my tender Babes : 
 My vnblowed Flowres, new appearing fweet s ; 
 If yet your gentle foules flye in the Ayre, 
 And be not fixt in doome perpetual), 
 Houer about me w*ith your ayery wings, 
 And heareyour mothers Lamentation. 
 
 Mar. Houer about her, fay that right for right 
 Hath dim'd your Infant morne.to Aged night 
 
 D*t, So many miferies haue craz'd my voyce, 
 That my woe-wearied tongue is (till and mute. 
 tb>a>-dPUntagt}ist t why an thou dead ? 
 
 Mar. Plantagtaet doth quit Platttagmtt, 
 Efoarafor Stkeard, payes a dying debt. 
 
 . Wilt thou.O God.flye from fuch gentle Iamb*, 
 And throw them in the intrailes of the Wolfe r 
 When did(t thou fleepe,when fuch a deed was done ? 
 
 Mr . When holy Harry dyed.and my fweet Sonne. 
 
 Out Dead life.blind fight, poore mortall liuing ghoft, 
 Woes Scene, Worlds (hame.Graues due, by life vlurpt, 
 Breefe abft ra <f> and record of tedious dayes, 
 R eft thy vnreft on Englands lawfull eanh, 
 Vnlawfully made drunke with innocent blood. 
 
 Qm. Ah that thou would'il afloone arfoord a Graae, 
 As tbou canft yeeld a melancholiy feate : 
 Then would I hide my bones,not reft them heere, 
 Ah who hath any caufe to mourne but wee ? 
 
 \JAar. If ancient forrow be moft reuerent, 
 Giue mine the benefit of figneutie, 
 And let my greefe* frowne on the vpper hand 
 If forrowcan admit Society. 
 I had an &sW4iill a Retard kill'd him : 
 I had a Husband, tUl a JtoWkill'd him : 
 Thou had'ft an Edward, tilla Kicha-dWA him .- 
 Thou had'ft a Richard, till a RaherdWA him. 
 
 DM. I had a {(ichard too.and thou did 'ft kill him j 
 1 had a Rutland too, thou hop'ft to kill him. 
 
 Mar. Thou had'ft a Clare*cev>o t 
 AndftcWkill'dhim. 
 
 From forth the kennell of thy wombe hath crept 
 A Hell-hound that doth hunt vs all to death : 
 That Dogge, that had his teeth before his eyes, 
 To worry Lambes, and Up their gentle blood ; 
 That foulc dcfacer of Gods handy worke ; 
 That reignes in gauled eyes of weeping foules : 
 That excellent grand Tyrant of the earth. 
 Thy wombe let loofe to chafe vs to our graues. 
 O vprighr.iuft.and rrue-difpofingGod, 
 How do I thaokc thee,that this carnall Cune 
 
 Prayer 
 
Uuoluingthis.wil! teach tht how to Corfe. 
 
 i Qu^ My words arc dull, O quicken them with thine. 
 
 MAT. Thy woes will make them lharpe. 
 And pierce like mine. Exit TOaryaja 
 
 Dut. Why fhouid calamity be full of words ? 
 
 u, Windy Artumie* to their Client* Woes, 
 ftyery focceeders ofinteftine ioyes, 
 Poore breathing Orators of miferies, 
 Let them haue fcope, though what they will hnpait, 
 fielpe nothing elf, yet do they eafe the hart. 
 
 Dut. If fo then, be not Tongue-ty'd:go with me. 
 And In the breath of bitter words, let/* fmother 
 My damned Son.that thy two fweet Sonncs fmother'd. ' 
 The Trumpet founds, be copious in exclaim**. 
 
 Eater King Richer d,and hu Trotnt 
 
 Rich. Who Intercepts me In my Expedition? 
 
 Dut. O foe, that might haue intercepted thee 
 By ftrangline thee in her accurfed wombe, 
 From all the flaughters( Wretch)that thou haft done. 
 
 Q*. Hid'fl thou that Forhesd with a Golden Crowne 
 Where't ftiould be branded, if that right were right ? 
 The (laughter of the Prince that ow'd that Crowne, 
 And the dyre death of my poore Sonnes.and Brothers. 
 Tell me thou Vill a inc-flaue,wriereire my Children ) 
 
 DHL Thou Toad, thou Toade, 
 Where is thy Brother CUrente ? 
 And little NedPlantagenet his Sonne ? 
 
 u Where is the gentle T(psTt,1>a!tghan,Graj{ 
 
 Rich. A flourifh Trumpets,Hrike Alarum Drnmmes t 
 L not the Heauens heare thefeTell-taJe women 
 Raile on the Lords Annointed. Strike I fay. 
 Fiattrifh. tsflaritms. 
 
 Either be patient, and intreat me fayre, 
 Or with the clamorous report of Warre, 
 Thus will I drowne your exclamations. 
 
 Dut. Art thou my Sonne? 
 
 Rich. I . I thankeGod.my Father.and your felfe. 
 
 Dut. Then patiently heaie my impatience. 
 
 Rich. Madam,! haue a touch of your condition, 
 That cannot brooke the accent of reproofe. 
 
 Dut. O i me fpeake. 
 
 RUb. Dothen,DuiI)enotheare. 
 
 DOT. I will be milde, and gentle in my words. 
 
 Rieh. And breefefgood Mother)for I am in haft. 
 
 "Dut. Art thou fo hafly ? I haue flaid for thee 
 (God knowes)in torment and in agony. 
 
 Rich. And came I not at I aft to comfort you ? 
 
 "Dot. No by the holy Rood,thou know'ft it wel!, 
 Thou cam'ft on earth, to nuke the earth my Hell. 
 A greeuous burthen was thy Birth to me, 
 Tetchy and wayward was thy Infancie. 
 Thy School-dates frightfuli,defp'(atfc,wild f and furiow, 
 Thy prime of Manhood,daring,bold,and venturous: 
 Thy Ageconrinn'd,proud,fubtJe,flye,and bloody, 
 More milde, but yet more harmful) ; Xindt in hatred : 
 What cornforuble houre canft thou name, 
 That euetgrac'd me with thy company > 
 
 Rick. Faith noneJbutHnfffrtj Mover, 
 That call'dvour Grace 
 ToBreakefaft once.fotth of my company- 
 If I be fo difgracious in your tyt, 
 Let me march on.and not offend you Madam. 
 Srrike vp the Orummc. 
 
 Dm. 1 pry thce heare me fpeaXt. 
 
 Rich. 
 
 rayeion the iflue of his Mothers body, 
 ^nd mokes her Put- fellow with others mone. 
 
 DM. Oh Harriet wife, triumph not in my woes : 
 God witneffc with me, I hauc wept for thine. 
 
 Mar . Beare with me : 1 am hungry for rcuengt, 
 ,_nd now I cloy me with b.eholding it. 
 "hy E^Mr^he is dead, that kuTd my Edirard, 
 'he other Edmard dead, to quit my EJsmrA 
 Yong Yorke.he is but boote, bccaufe both they 
 Matcbt not the high petfcftion of my lofle. 
 Thy ClareMt he is dead, that ftab'd my EJaxtrd, 
 And the beholders of this franticke play, 
 
 ntimely fmother'd in their dusky Graues. 
 
 Riebtrd yet Hues, Hels blackelntelligencer. 
 
 Onely referu'd their Fsor, to buy Joules, 
 
 \nd fend them thither . But at hand.at hand 
 nfueihispittious and vnpittied end. 
 iarth gapez,Hell burnes, Fiends roare. Saints pray, 
 'o haue dim foda'mly conuey'd from hence : 
 
 Cancel! his bond of life, deere God I pray, 
 
 That I may liue and fy , The Doggc is dead. 
 
 gjt. O thou did'ft prophefie,the time would come, 
 "hat 1 fhould wifti for thce to helpe me curfe 
 "hat bottel'd Spider .that foule bunch-back'd Toad, 
 
 Mar. 1 call'd thee then,vaine flpurifti of my fortune: 
 call'd theethen,poore Shadow.painted Queen, 
 'he presentation of but what I was; 
 "be flattering Index of a direfull Pageant ; 
 
 One heau'd a nigh, to be hut 1 'd do wne below : 
 
 A Mother onely mockt with two faire Babes ; 
 
 A dreame of what thou waft, a garifh Flagge 
 To be the ayme of euery dangerous Shot , 
 i figne of Dignity, a Bteath.a Bubble ; 
 ^ Queene in ieaft. onely to fill the Scene. 
 Vbere is thy Husband now? Where be thy Brothers ? 
 Where be thy twoSonnes? Wherein doft thou Joy ? 
 Wbofues,ndkneeles,and fayes.Godfauethe Queene 
 Where b th bending Peeres that flattered thee? 
 
 Where be the thronging Troopes that followed thee? 
 decline all this.and fee what now thou art. 
 
 For happy Wife.a moft diflrefled Widdow : 
 : or loyfull Mother, one that wailes the name : 
 : ot one being fued too,one that humbly fues : 
 3 ot Queene, a very Csytrffe, crown'd with care : 
 or fhethat fcorn'd at me, now fcorn'd of me t 
 ! or fhe being feared of all.now fearing one : 
 or (he commanding all, obey'd of n one. 
 
 Thus hath the courfe of luftice whirl'd about. 
 And left thee but a very prey to time, 
 rlaurng no more but Thought of what thou waft. 
 To torture thee the more.being what thou art, 
 Thou didft vfurpe my place, and doft thou not 
 Vfurpe the iuft proportion of my Sorrow ? 
 Now thy proud Necke.bearo halfe my burthen'd yoke 
 From which, euen heere I flip my wearied head, 
 And leaue the burthen of it all,on thee. 
 Farwell Yorkes wife, and Queene of fad mifchance, 
 Thefe Englifh woes, (h\\ rnake me fmlle in Francs. 
 2*. O thou well skill'd in Curfes,fty a-while, 
 And teach me how to curfe mine enemies. 
 
 "Mar. Forbears to fleepe the night.and fart the day : 
 Compare dead happinetTe.with liuing woe : 
 Thinkc that thy Babes were fwecter thtn they were, 
 And he that flew them fowler thtn h is : 
 Btt'rin g thy lofle, make* the bad caufer worfe, 
 
We Life andVeatbofRjchard the Third. ip 7 
 
 Rich. You fpeake too bitterly. 
 Dot. Heare me a word : 
 For I (hall neuer fpeake to thee againe. 
 Rich. So. 
 
 Dut. Either thou wilt dye,by Gods iuft ordinance 
 Ere from this wane thou turne a Conqueror : 
 Ot I with greefe and ettreame Age fliall pcnili, 
 And neuer more behold thy face againe. 
 Therefore take with thee my mofl greeuous Curfe, 
 Which in the day of Battell tyre thee more 
 Then all the coropleat Armour tliat thou wear'ft. 
 My Prayers on the aducrfc party fight, 
 And there the little foules of Edvardt Children, 
 Whifper the Spirits of thine Enemies , 
 And promifc them Succefle and Victory : 
 [Moody thou art, bloody will be thy end : 
 Shame ferues thy life, and doth thy death attend. Exit. 
 jgtf.Though far more caufe,yct much icffe fpirit to curfe 
 Abides in me, I fay Amen to her. 
 
 Rich. Stay Madarn.I muft talke a word with you. 
 $m, I haue no more fonr.es of the Royall Blood 
 For thee to daughter. For my Daughters^crfarti) 
 They (hall be praying Nunncs.not weeping Quecnes : 
 And therefore leuell not to hit their liues. 
 
 Rich. You haue a daughter call'd Elinletb, 
 Vcrtuous and Faire, Royall and Gracious ? 
 
 lit. And mult (he dye for this? O let her liuc, 
 AndTle corrupt her Manners .ftaine her Beauty,- 
 Slaudef my Selfe.as falfe to EdwardsbcA : 
 Throwoncr her the vaile of Infamy, 
 So (he may liue vnfcarr'd of bleeding (laughter, 
 I will confcffc (he was not Edwards daughter. 
 
 Rich. Wrong not her Byrth,(he is a Royall Princefle. 
 QM. To feue her life, He fay (he is not fo. 
 'Rfch. Her life is fafefi onely in her byrth. 
 Qu. And onely in that fafety,dyed her Brothers. 
 Rich. Loe at their Birth, good ftarres were cppofite. 
 QH. No, to their I iucs.i 11 friends were contrary. 
 "Kjcb 1 . All vaauoyded is the doome of Deftiny. 
 Q*. True : when auoydcd grace makes Deiiiny. 
 My Babes were deftin'd to a fairer death, 
 If grace had bleft thee with a fairer life. 
 
 Rich. You fpeake as if that I had Oaincmy Cofins ? 
 g*. Cofins indeed, and by their Vnckle couzend, 
 OfComfort,Kingdome,Kindred,Freedome,Lifc > 
 Whofe hand focucr lanch'd their tender hearts, 
 Thy head(a!l indiceUy)gaue direction. 
 No doubt the murd"rous Knife was dull and blunt, 
 Till it was whetted on thy ftone-bard heart, 
 To reuell in thelntrailes of my Lambes. 
 But that ftill vfe of greefe, makes wllde greefe tame, 
 My tongue Jhould (o thy cares not name my Boyes, 
 Till that my Nayles were anchor's) in thine eyes. : 
 And 1 in fuch a defp'rate Bay of death, 
 Like a poore Barke,of failes and tackling reft, 
 Ru(h all to peecet on thy Rocky boibme. 
 
 Rich. Madam ,fo thriuc I in my enterprise 
 And dangerous fuccefle of bloody war res, 
 As I intend more good to you and yours, 
 Then eucr you and yours by me were harm'd. 
 
 . W hat good is c ouer'd with the face of hcaacn, 
 To be difcouered,ihat can do me good. 
 
 Rich. Th'aduancement of your children.geotle Lady 
 J2. Vp to feme SwfFold.there to lofe their hea<k 
 fpb. Vnto the dignity and height ofFortunc, 
 The high Impetiall Type of ihis earths glory. 
 
 Flatter my forrow with report of it: 
 Tell m ,what State,what Dignity, what Honor, 
 Canft thou demife to any childc of mine. 
 
 Rich. Euen all I haue; I, zod my felfe and ill 
 Will Iwithallindowachildeofthiac: 
 So in the Lethe of thy angry foole, 
 Thon drowne the fad remembrance of thofe wrongs 
 Which thou fuppofeft I haue done to thee. 
 
 g*. Be breere,Ieft that the procefle of thy kindncflc 
 Lad longer telling then thy kindnefie date. 
 
 Rich. Then know, 
 That from my Soule, I louethy Daughter. 
 
 V My daughters Mother thinkcs it with her fonle. 
 
 Rich. Whacdoyouthinkc? 
 
 $u. That thoadoftloue my daughter from thyfoule 
 So from thy Soules louedidft thou loue her Brothers, 
 And from my hearts loue, I do thanke thee for it. 
 
 Rjck. Be not fo hafty to confound my meaning i 
 I meanc that with my Soule I loue thv daughter, 
 And do intend to make her Querne of England. 
 
 tr Well thcn,who doAjmeanc (hallbe her King. 
 
 Rich. Euen he that makes her Quecne: 
 Whoelfefliouldbee? 
 
 %. What,thou> 
 
 Rich. Euen fo: How thinke y oo of it ? 
 
 V How canft thou woo her? 
 
 Rich. That I would learne of you, 
 As one being beft acquainted with her humour. 
 
 Qjt. And wile thou learne of me ? 
 
 Rich. Madam,with all my heart 
 
 Qa. Send to her by the man that (lew her Brothers, 
 A pake of bleeding hearts : thereon ingrauc 
 Eda-trd and Tarty, then haply will (he weepe : 
 Therefore p relent to her,as (omctime Afargaret 
 Did to thy Fathcr.fteept in Rutlands blood, 
 A hand-kerchecfe, which fay to her did dreyne 
 The purple fappe fron her fweet Brothers body, 
 And bid her wipe her weeping eyes withall. 
 If this inducement mone her not to loue, 
 Send her a Letter of ihv Noble deeds : 
 Tel! her.thou mad'ft awy her Vnckle Clarence, 
 Her Vnckle Riaeri, I (and for her fake) 
 Mad'fl quicke conucyance with her good Aunt Amt* 
 
 Rich. You mockc me Madam, this not the way 
 To win your daughter. 
 
 gu. There is no other way, . 
 Vnlefie thou could'ft put on fome other fhape, 
 And not be Ricbvdjbat hath done all this. 
 
 Ric. Say that 1 did all this for loue of her. 
 
 Q. Nay then indeed fhc cannot choofe bur hare thee 
 Hauiog bought loue, with fuch a bloody fpoyle. 
 
 Rich. Looke what is done, cannot be now amended : 
 Men (halldealevnaduifedlyfometimes, 
 Which aftcr-houres giues leyfure to repent. 
 If I did take the Kingdome from your Sonnes, 
 To make amends, He giue it to your daughter: 
 Ifl haue kill'd the iffue of your wornbe, 
 To quicken your encreafe, I will beget 
 Mine yffue of your blood, vpon yeor Danghten 
 A Grandams name is little leiTc in loue, 
 Then i the doting Title of a Mother ; 
 They are as Children but ooe fleppe below, 
 Euen of your roettall.of your very blood : 
 Of all one pine,faue for a night of eroanet 
 Endur'd ofher, for whom you bid like forrovC 
 Your Children were vexation to your youth. 
 
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 Thy Crowne vfurp'd, difgrac'd his Kingly Glory: 
 If (omething thou would ft fweare to be beleeu'd, ' 
 Sweare then by (breeching, that thou haft not wroog'd. 
 
 Rieb. ThenbymySelfe. 
 
 Q*. ThySelfe^sfelfe-raifvi'd. 
 
 Ric'k. Now by the World. 
 
 *. Tis full of thy foule wrongs. 
 
 Rich. My Fathers death. 
 
 Qm. Thylifehathitdifhonor'd. 
 
 Xjcb. Why thereby Heauen. 
 
 Q*f Heanenswrongismoftoftll: 
 If thou didd'ft feare to breake an Oath with him, 
 The Ynity the King my husband made, 
 Thou had'ft not broken, nor my Brothers died. 
 Jf thou bad'fl fear'd to breake an oath by him, 
 Tb'Imperiall mettail, circling now thy head, 
 Had grac'd the tender temples of my Child, 
 And both the Princes had bene breathing heere, 
 Which now two tender Bed-fellowts for duft, 
 Thy broken Faith hath made the prey for Wcrmes. 
 What can'ft thou fweare by now. 
 
 Rich. The time to come. 
 
 u. That thou haft wronged in the time ore-paft: 
 For I my felfe haue many teares to wa(h 
 Heereafter time, for time pafl,wrong'd by thee. 
 The Children liue,whofc Fathers thou haft Daughter 'd, 
 Vngouem'd youth, to waile it with their age : 
 The Parents liue,whofe Children thou haft butcher'd, 
 Old barren Plants, to waile it with their Age. 
 Sweare not by time to come, for that thou haft 
 Mifvs'd ere vs'd, by tiroes ill-vs'd repaft. 
 
 Rish. As I emend to profper.and repent i 
 So thriue I in my dangerous AfTayret 
 Of hoftile Armes : My felfe, my felfe confound > 
 Heauen,and Fortune barre me happy hourcs: 
 Day.yeeld me not thy light; nor Night,ihy reft. 
 Be oppofite all Planets of good lucke 
 To my proceeding, if with deere hearts loae, 
 Immaculate deuotion,hoiy thoughts, 
 1 tender not thy beautious Princely daughter. 
 In her. confifts my Happine(Te,and thine : 
 Without her, followes to my felfe, and theej 
 Her felfe, the Land.and many a Chriftjm foule, 
 DeathjDefolation.Ruine.snd Decay ; 
 It cannot be auoyded, but by this : 
 It will not be auoyded, bat by this. 
 Therefore dcaie Mother (I oauft call you fo) 
 Be the Atturney of my loue to her : 
 Pleade what I will be, not wh&t I haue beenfij 
 Not my dcferti.biu what 1 will deferue : 
 
 But mine (hall be a comfort to your Age, 
 
 The lofle you haue, is but a Sonne being King, 
 
 And by that lo(Te,yout Daughter is made Quecne. 
 
 I cannot make you what amends I would, 
 
 Therefore accept fuch kindnefle *s I can. 
 
 Dcrfft your Sonne. that with a fcarfull foule 
 
 Leads difcontemed fteppes in Fotraine foylc, 
 
 This &lre Alliance, quickly (hall call home 
 
 To high Promo'ioDs.and great Dignity. 
 
 The King that calif s your beauteous Daughter Wife, 
 
 Familiarly (ball call th ~ 
 
 Againe fhallyou be Mother to a King : 
 And all the Ruincs of diflrcflefull Times, 
 RepayrM with double Riches of Content. 
 What? we hauemanygoodly dayes to fee r 
 Thcliquid drops ofTeares iha. you haoemed. 
 Shall come againe, irarjsform'd to Orient Pearle, 
 Aduantaging their Loue. with intereft 
 Of ten-times doable gaine of happinefle. 
 Go then (my Mother) to thy Daughter go, 
 Make bold her balhfull yeares, with your experience* 
 Prepare her eares to heare a Woers Tale. 
 Put in her tender heart, th'afpiring Flame 
 Of Golden Sonetaignty : Acquaint the PrtneetTc 
 With the fweet filent houres of Maniage ioyes: 
 And when this Armc of mint hath chaftifcd 
 The petty Rebe!l,duU-br in'd "B Helium, 
 Bound with Triumphant Garlands will 1 come, 
 And leade thy daughter to a Conquerors bed : 
 To whom I will retaile my Conqueft wonne, 
 And (he (halbe fole Viaoreffc.C^/ Cafar. 
 
 Q*. What were I befl to fay, her Fi thers Brother 
 Would be her Lord / Or (hall I fay her Vnkie ? 
 Or he that flew her Brothers, *nd her Vnklcs ? 
 Vnder what Title (hall I woo for ther , 
 That God.the Law,my Honor,and her Loue, 
 Can make feemepleafmg to bet tender yetres? 
 
 Rick. Inferre faire England? peace by this Alliance. 
 
 Qa Which (he (hall purchafe with \\\\ lifting warre. 
 
 Rich. Tell her ,the King that may command, intreats. 
 
 Qu.^ That at her hands, which the kings King forbids. 
 
 Rich. Say (he (hall be a High and Mighty Queene. 
 
 J^j. To vaile the Title.as her Mother doth. 
 
 Rich. Say I will loue her euerlaftingly. 
 
 J^M. But how long (hall that title euer hft ? 
 
 Rick. Sweetly in force.vnto her faireliues end. 
 
 m. But how long fatrely thai] her fweet life laft ? 
 
 Rah. As long as Heauenand Nature lengthens it. 
 
 ^5. As lon as Hell and */cWlike of it. 
 
 3(ifk. Say.I her Soueraigne.am her Subied low. 
 
 Q*. But (he your Sobied.lothes fuch Soueraignty. 
 
 Hi. Be eloquent in my behalfe to her. 
 
 ^. An honeft tale fpeedsbeft.being plainly told. 
 
 Rich. Then plainly to her, tell my louing tale. 
 
 ]. Plaine and not honeft.is too harfh a ftyle. 
 
 Kick. Your Reafons ate too (hallow, and to quicke. 
 
 it. O no, myReafons are too deepe and dead, 
 Too deepe and dead (poore Infants Jin their graues,- 
 Harpe on it ftill (hall J, till heart-firings breake. 
 
 Rich, H jrpe not on that firing M adam, that is p*ft . 
 Now by my George.tny Garter,and my Crowne. 
 
 *. Prophan'd, di(hooor'd^nd the third vfurpt. 
 
 KM. 1 fweare. 
 
 $*. By nothing, for this is no Oath : 
 Thy George prophan'd, hath loft Ws Lordly Honor; 
 Tby Garter bleroilVd, pawn'd his Knightly Venae ; 
 
 Vrge the Neceflitv and ftate of times, 
 And be not peeuifh found,ln great Defignei. 
 j^j. Shall I be tempied of theDiuel ihui? 
 
 J.if the Diuell tempt you to do good. 
 
 g*. Shall I forget my felfe.to be my felfe. 
 
 Rieii. I.if you tfclfes remembrance wrong your ferfe. 
 
 ^*. Yet thou didft kil my Children. 
 
 Rxb. But in year daughters wombe I bury them. 
 Where in that N eft of Spicety they will breed 
 Selues of themfelues, to your recomforture. 
 
 $tt. Shall I go win my daughter to thy will/ 
 
 Rich. And be a happy Mother by the deed. 
 
 2.u. I go,write tome very (hortly, 
 And you (hal vnderftand from me her mind . Exit Q,. 
 
 Rich. Beare her my true loues ki(Te,and fo farewell. 
 Relenting Foole.and (hallo w-changir.g Woman. 
 
 How 
 
The Life ard'DeathoflfyhardtheThrrd. 
 
 Hownow.wfcai newes? 
 
 . 
 
 RidcthapuifTanr'Naute: toour Shores 
 Throng many doubtfull hollow-hearted friends, 
 VnaroVdjsnd vnrefolu'd to beat them backe. 
 Tis thought.that Richmond is their AdmiraU : 
 And there they hull.expeang but tbe aide 
 Of Bud&ghamto welcome them afhore. 
 
 mi: light-foot friend poft to j Duke ofNorfolk: 
 hy felfe,or C*M/*c,where is bee ? 
 fit. Here, my good Lord. 
 Ttgh. Cattthj, flye to the Duke. 
 Cat. I will.my Loid,wich all conuenient hafie. 
 Rich. Catetby come hiiher,pofte to Salisbury: 
 When thou com'ft thither: Dull vnmindfull Villaine, 
 Why ftay'ft thou here,and go'ft not co the Duke ? 
 C/.Firft,mighty Liege.tell meyoarHighneflepleafure, 
 What from your Grace I (hall deliuer to him. 
 
 Rich. O true,good *rfy,bid him Icuie ftraigbt 
 The greateft ftrength and power chat be can make, 
 And meet me fuddenly tt Salisbury. 
 
 Cat. Igoe. Exit. 
 
 Rat. What, may it ptofe you, (hall I doe at Salis- 
 bury? 
 
 Rich. Why, what would'ft thou doe there, before I 
 
 7^. Your Highnefle told me I fhould pofe before. 
 "Sjeb. My min2e is chang'd : 
 
 Enter LoreL Stanley. 
 
 Stanley, what newes with yoo > 
 
 5rtf.Nonc.good ty Liege.to pleafe you with j hearing, 
 T^or none (o bzd.lxit well may be reported . 
 
 Rich. Hoyday,c Riddle,neither good nor bad: 
 What need'ft rhoo runne fo many mitei about, 
 When thou may eft tell thy Tale the rsecreft way ? 
 Once more.wbas newcs ? 
 
 Stan. Richmond is on the Seas. 
 
 Rich. There let him fioke,and be the Seas on him, 
 White-liuer*d Runnagaie.what doth he there ? 
 
 Stan. I know not,mightie Soucraigne,but by guefle. 
 
 Rith. Well.as you guefie. 
 
 Stan. Stirr'd vp by Dcrfet,Tiucl(ingham.ainA Morton^ 
 He make* for England,her e to clayme the Crow ne. 
 
 Ricf). Is the Cnay re emp tie ? is che Sword vnfway'd ? 
 Is the King dead ? the Empire vnpoffcft ? 
 What Heir of ToHfg is there aliue.but wee ? 
 And who is Englands King,bui great Torkfi Hesre ? 
 Then tell me, what makes he vpon the Seas ? 
 
 Stan. Vnleflefor that.my Liege,! cannot gueife. 
 
 Ritb. VnlefTe for that he comes to be your Liege, 
 You cannot gudfe wherefore the Welchmaa comes. 
 Thou wilt reuolt.ond flye to him,! reare. 
 
 Sun. No,my good Lord,therefore mi ftruft me not. 
 
 Rich. Where is thy Power ihen,to beat him back ? 
 Where be thy Tenants.and thy followers ? 
 Aie they not now vpon the Wefterne Shore, 
 Safe- conducing che Rebels from their Shippes ? 
 
 Stan. No. my good Lord , my friends are in the 
 North. 
 
 Rich. Cald friends to me: what do they in the North, 
 When they flnould fetuetheir Soueraigne in the Weft ? 
 
 Stan. They haue not been commanded jrighry King: 
 Pleafet h your Maieftie to giue me leaue, 
 lie muftet vp my fnends^nd meet your Grace, 
 Whe,and what thne your Makftie (hall plwfe. 
 
 Rich. I.thou would'A be gone,to ioyne with Richmond.- 
 Butllenottruftthee. 
 
 Sun. Moftmightie Soueraigne. 
 You haoe no caufe co hold my friend/hip doubtfiill, 
 I neuer was.nor neuer will be falfe, 
 
 Rich. Goe tben,and mufter men: but leaue behind 
 Your Sonne George Staalty , looke youi heart be firme, 
 Or elfe his Heads affurance is but fraile. 
 
 Stan. So deale withhim,as I proue true to you. 
 ' 
 
 Enter *<JKefftHger. 
 
 Mt/. My gracious Soueraigne.now in Dowrrfhire, 
 As 1 by friends am well aduertifed, 
 Sir Edward ^Wr?wy,and the haughtk Prelate. 
 Bithop of Exeter ,his elder Brother, 
 With many moe Confederates^vre in Armes. 
 
 Eater another UMejfager. 
 
 Mtff. In Kent,my Lieg,th Guilfbrdi are in Armes, 
 And euery boure more Competitors 
 Flocke to the Rebels,and their power grown ftrong. 
 
 Into- anther tffe/eager. 
 
 Mtff. My Lord,the Annie of great Bucltvtgkam. 
 
 Rich. Out on ye,Owtes > nothing but Songs of Dead), 
 
 Heftriketbhtm. 
 There.take thou that.till thou bring better newes. 
 
 Me/. The newes I haue to tell your Maieftie, 
 Is.that by fudden Flood s.and fall of Waters, 
 TSackiHghanu Armie is difpcrs'd and fcaiter'd, 
 And be himfelfe wandred away alone, 
 No man knowes whither. 
 
 Rich. I cry thee mercie : 
 There is my Purfe,to cure that Blow of thine* 
 Hath any well-aduifed friend proclaytn'd 
 Reward to him that brings the Traytor in f 
 
 Mif Such Proclamation haih been made,rhy Lord. 
 
 Chter oMtber UUeffimger. 
 
 M?f Sit Thorn* Lowland Lord Marque/Te Dorfer, 
 'Tis faid,my Liege,in Yorkefhire are in Armes 
 But this good comfort bring I to your Highnefle, 
 The Bhttaine Natiie is difpers'd by Temper\. 
 Richmond in Dorietfhire fent out a Boat 
 Vnto the (hore.to aske thofe on the Banks, 
 1 f they were his Affiftants, yea.oi no ? 
 Who anfwer'd him.they came 
 Vpon his partit : be miftrufting them 
 Hoys'd fayle.and made his courfe againefor Brittaine. 
 
 Rich.' March on^narch oo,fince we are vp in Armes, 
 If not to fight with forraine Enemies, 
 Yet to beat downe thefe Rebels here at home* 
 
 Enter Ctttity. 
 
 Cot. My Lkge,the Duke of Buckingham is taken, 
 That u the beft ncwcs ; that the Earle of Richmond 
 
zoo The Life andVeath ofRjcbardthe Third. 
 
 Is with a mighty power Landed at Milford, 
 Is colder Ncwe, but yet they muftbe told. 
 
 Ricfi. Away cowards Salsbury.whiU we reafon here, 
 A Roy all batteil might be wonnc and loft: 
 Some one take order Buckingham be brought 
 To Salsbury, the reft march on with me. ftorifh.Exaoit 
 
 Scena Quarta. 
 
 Hath turn d my fained Prayer on my head, 
 And giuen in earneft.what I begg'din icft. 
 Thusdoch he force the fwords of wicked men 
 To turne their owne points in their Matter* bofomei. 
 Thus Margarett curie falles heauy on my oeckc : 
 When he (quoth fhe)fhall fplit thy heart with farrow, 
 Remember Margaret was a Prophercfie : 
 Come leade me Officers to the blocke of flwme, 
 Wrong hath but wrong,and blame the due of blame. 
 Exeunt Buckingham with Officers. 
 
 gittrr DtrfyjmdSir Chriflopher. 
 
 Otr. Sir Chrftopber.tctt Richmond this from me, 
 That in the flyeof he moft deadly Bore. 
 My Some Geergt Stanley is frankt vp in hold : 
 If I reuolt.off goes yong Georges head, 
 Thefear*oftht,holdjoffmy prefent ayde. 
 So get the* gone : commend me to thy Lord. 
 Withall fay. that the Queene hath heartily confou-d 
 He fttould efpoufe ElUdxth hir daughter. 
 But tell me.where is Princely Richmond now ? 
 
 Cfefc At Penbroke.o; at Hertford Weft in Wales. 
 
 Dtr. What men of Name refort to him. 
 
 Ctri, Sir Walter Herbert, a renowned Souldicr, 
 Sir Gttinrt Talk*, Sir Orttliam Stanley 
 Oxford, redoubted Pembroke ', Sir lamet Bloat, 
 And RicfapTbomat, with a valiant Crew, 
 And many other of great name and worth: 
 And towards London do they bend their power, 
 If by the way they be not fought vmhall. 
 
 Drr Well hye thee to thy Lord : 1 ki(Te his hano, 
 My Letter will refolue him of my rrtinde. 
 Farewell. Exeunt 
 
 . Scena c Prima. 
 
 to Extent ton 
 
 Sue. Will not King Richard let me fpeake with him? 
 
 fc*r. No rny good Lord.therefore be patient 
 
 "But. Haftu>f>,nAEd^ardtchl\6tet\jCraf&i liters, 
 Holy King Htmy,znd thy faireSonne Eduard, 
 fJawhaa, and all that haue mifcarried 
 By Tndec-hand cotrupted foulc iniulhct, 
 It that your moody difcontented foules. 
 Do through theclowds behold this prdent houre , 
 Euen (or reoenge mocke my deftruclion. 
 This is A!l-fouks day CFeliow) is it not? 
 Sher. It-$. 
 
 Vat. Why then Al-foules day.is my bodies doomfday 
 This istheday.which in King Edvanlrtimt 
 I wilh'd mignc fall on me, when I was found 
 Falfe to his Childten,and his Wiue Allies. 
 This u the day .wherein I wifhc to fall 
 By the falfe Faith of him whom moft 1 tru/red. 
 Thb, this All-foule day to my fearful! Soule, 
 hthedetermin-dreipitofmy wrongs . 
 That high All-fecr,which 1 dallied with, 
 
 Scena Secunda. 
 
 Enter Rcchmonct,Oxford,Bluat, Herl>trt t a*d 
 others, with drum and colours. 
 
 Kiebm Fellowej in Armes.and my moft louing Frends 
 Bruis'd vndctneath the yoake of Tyranny, 
 Thus fane into the bowels of the Land, 
 Haue we marcht on without impediment ; 
 And heere receiue we from our Father Srai/y 
 Lines of faire comfort and encouragement : 
 The wretched, bloody.and vfurping Boare, 
 (Thatfpoyl'd y out Summer Fields.and fruit full Viiies^ 
 Swilles your warm blood like wafh, & makes his trough 
 In your embowel 'd bofomvs : This fouie Swine 
 Is now cuen in the Gentry or" this I fie, 
 "Ne'retothe TowneofLeicefler,as w learne: 
 From T&mworth thither ,is but one day es march. 
 In Gods name cheerely on, couragious Friends, 
 To reape the Harueft of perpetual! peace, 
 By tbis one bloody tryall of fiiarpe Wane. 
 
 Oxf, Eucry mans Confnence is a thcufand men, 
 To fight againft this guilty Homicide. 
 
 Her. I doubt not but his Friends will turne to vs. 
 
 / .He hath no friend s,buc what are friends fot fear 
 Which in his deerett neede will rlye from him, 
 
 Kiehm.All for our vantage.then in Cods name march, 
 True Hope is fwift, and flyes with Swallowes wings, 
 Kings it makes Godsend meaner creatures Kings. 
 
 i'x&aa Oianeft 
 
 Enter King Richard in vfrmet teilkNorfelk*. Raictifs, 
 andtkeSarle of Stare/. ' 
 
 Rieh.Here pitch our Ttnr,euen here in Bofwordi field, 
 My Lord of Surrey,why looke you fo fad ? 
 
 Sr. My heart is ten times lighter then my iookes. 
 
 Kith. MyLordofNorfolke. 
 
 Nor. Heere moft gracious Liege. 
 
 Rich. Norfblke.wemufthaueknockes: 
 Ha, cnuft we not t 
 
 Nor. We mufi both giue and take my louing Lord. 
 
 Rub. Vp with my Tent.heere wil I lye to night, 
 But where Co morrow ? Wei!,a)l's one for that. 
 Who bath defcried the number of the Traitors 4 
 
 Nor Six or feuen thoufand is their vtmoft power* 
 
 Rich. Why our Battalia trebbles that account: 
 Befides,the Kings name u a Tower of ttrength, 
 Which they vpon the nduerfe Faction went. 
 Vp with the Tent : Come Noble Gentlemen, 
 Let vf furuey the vantage of the ground. 
 Call fot ibme men of found djreftion : 
 
 Let's 
 
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 Let's lacke no Dttcipline, make no delay, 
 For Lords, to morrow U a bufie day. 
 
 ferd.awiDtrftt. 
 
 Rtckm. The weary Sunnc, hath made a Golden fee, 
 And by che bright Trait of nil fiery Carre, 
 Giue token of a goodly day tomorrow. 
 Sit William Brandon, you (hall beare my Standard : 
 Giue rac fome Inke and Paper in my Tent : 
 I le draw the Forme and Model! of our Battaile, 
 Limit each Leader to his fcuerall Charge, 
 And part in i aft proportion our fmall Power. 
 My Lord oOxford, you Sir fft&am.'Zrauit, 
 And your Sir Valtir Herttrt flay with me 
 The cade of Pembroke keepes his Regiment; 
 Good Captaine7?/*, beare my goodnight to him, 
 And by the fecond houre in the Morning, 
 Defire the Earle to fee me in my Tent : 
 Yet one thing mote (good Capuine) do for me : 
 Where is Lord Stanley quart er'd, do you know? 
 
 Blunt. Vnleffe I hauecniftanhi Colours roacb, 
 (Which well I am affur'd I baue not done) 
 His Regiment lies haife a Mile at leaft 
 South, from the mighty Power of the King. 
 
 Sichtn. If without peril! it be poffible, 
 Sweet /*#,make fome good meanes to fpeak with him 
 And giue him from me, this moft needful! Note. 
 
 SAtnt. Vponmylife, my Lord. lievndeitakeit, 
 And fo God giue you quiet reft to night. 
 
 Ricbae. Good night good CaptaineTftbtt: 
 Come Gentlemen, 
 
 Let vs confult vpon to raotrowes Bufinefle ; 
 Into my Tent, the Dew is rawe and cold. 
 
 Tbej withdraw into the Tent. 
 
 Enter KffHrd&telf,, Norfolk*, # fruty. 
 
 R*b. What is'; a Clocke ? 
 
 CM. It's Supper time my Lord,it's ainea ctoekc. 
 
 Kizg. I will not fup to night, 
 Giue me Tome Inke and Paper : 
 What, is my Beauer eafier then it was t 
 And all my Armour laid into my Tent ? 
 
 Cat. It it my Liege : and all things are in readincfle. 
 
 Rifb. Good Notrolke,hye thce to thy charge, 
 Vfe carefull Watch, choofe ttufiy Centirtel*, 
 
 Ner. 1 go my Lord. 
 
 Kick. Stit with the Larke to rnonow,gentleNorfolk. 
 
 Nor. I warrant you my Lord. Exit 
 
 Rich. Ratclifi. 
 
 Rat. My Lord. 
 
 Rieb. Send out a Purfuiuant at Armei 
 To Stanley t Regiment : bid him bring his power 
 Before Sun-rihng, lead his Sonne Gnrg* fall 
 Into the bliruje Caue of eternall nSght. 
 Fill rae a Bovle of Wine : Giue me a Wsuh, 
 Saddle white Surrey for the Field co morrow 
 Look iht my Staues be found,* not too 
 
 Rat. My Lord. 
 
 RickSivrt tbemelancholJy Lord Northumberland t 
 
 Rat. Tktimu the Earle ofSurrey , and himfelfe, 
 Much about Cockftut time, from Troope to Troope 
 Went through the Army .cheating vp the Souldiers. 
 
 Kg. So, I am f.titfied : Giue me a Bowie of Wine , 
 Itoue not that Alacrity of Spirit, 
 
 Nor cheers of Minde that I was wont to tune. 
 Set it downe . Is Inke and Paper ready ? 
 
 Ret. It is my Lord. 
 
 Rith. Bid my Guard watch. Lcaueme. 
 Ratclife, about the mid of night comeco my Tent 
 Andhelpetoarmeme. Leaucmelfay. Exh Rotclif. 
 
 gfittr Dirty tt T^beumd o> kit T<#* 
 
 Dtr. Fortune,and Victory fit on thy Helme. 
 
 Rjtb. All comfort that the darke night can atfocrd, 
 Be to thy Perfon, Noble Father in Law. 
 Tell me, how fare* our Noble M other ? 
 
 Dtr. I by A ttourney, bleffe thee from thy Mother, 
 Who prayes continually for Richmond* good: 
 So much for that. The filent houres fteale on, 
 Aodflakie darkenetfe breakes within the Baft. 
 In breefe, for fo the feafon bids vs be, 
 Prepare thy Battell early in the Morning, 
 And put thy Fortune to th'Arbitrement 
 Of bloody ftroakes,and mortal! (taring Warrc : 
 I, as I may, that which I would I cannot. 
 With beft sduantage will deceiue thet ime, 
 And ayde thee io this doubtful! dtocke of Armes. 
 But on thy fide I may not be too forward, 
 Leaft being feene, thy 8 rot her, tender C*rge 
 Be executed in his Fathers fight. 
 Farewell : the Icy fare, and the fearful! time 
 Cuts offthe ceremonious Vowes of Loue, 
 And ample enter change offweet Difcourfe, 
 Which fo long fundred Friends fcould dwell vpoas 
 God giue vs leyfure for thefe rites of Loue. 
 Once more Adieu, be va!iant,and (peed well. 
 
 Rieim. Good Lords conduft him to his Regiment : 
 He ftriue with troubled noife. to take a Nap. 
 Left leaden (lumber peize me downe to morrow, 
 When I (hould mount with wings of Victory : 
 Once more, good night kinde Lords and Gentlemen. 
 
 Exsmt. Mutt Rittnomd. 
 O thou, whofe Captaine I account my felfe, 
 Looke on my Forces with a gracious eye : 
 Put in their hands thy bruifing Irons of wrath, 
 That they may crufii downe with a heauy fall, 
 Th'vfurping Helmets of our Aduerfiuies : 
 Make vs thy minifters of Chafticement, 
 That we may praife thee in thy victory t 
 To thee I do commend my watchful! fcule, 
 Ere I let fall the windowes of mine eyes : 
 SIeeping,and waking, oh defend me ftill. Sfttft. 
 
 Safer tbeCheft tf Prince &bnrd,S**tt 
 Hearjtbtfxt. 
 
 Ch.tf Ri. Let me (it heauy on thy foole to morrow i 
 Thinke how thou ftab'ft roe in my prime of youth 
 At Teukesbuiy : Difpaire therefore,and dye. 
 
 Chef / Ricbm. Be cheatefull Richmond, 
 For the wronged Soules 
 Of buteher'd Princes, fight In thy bebalfe : 
 King// mrtei iffue Richmond comforts th. 
 
 Cboft . When I was mortal!, my Annotated body 
 By thee was punched fuU of holes ; 
 Thinke on the Tower, and me : Difpaire.and dye, 
 Harrj the fix:, bids thee difpaire^nd dye. 
 
 Tt Rickm. Vertuous and holy be thou Conquero 1 1 
 Harrj tht prophefied thou (hould'fl be King, 
 Doth comfort thee inileepe : Liue,and flouri/h. 
 
 I Mitr 
 
201 
 
 TbeLtfeanddettbofKchMrdtheThard. 
 
 Enttr tkt Gbtf ef Clarntt. 
 
 Gkofl. JLct me fit heauy in thy toule to monow, 
 I that was wafh'J to death wrthFulfonx Wine : 
 PooteflMrtmreby ihy gttitebctray'd to death: 
 To morrow in the battell thinke on me, 
 And fall thy edgelefle Sword.difpaire and dye. 
 
 Tt Ricbm.. ThoMotT-fpringofthehoufeofLancaAet 
 The wronged hey res of Yorke do pray for thee, 
 Good Angels guard thy battell, Liue and Flourifh. 
 Enter t't Gbuftt efRiverijGrin/aidyaugkaa. 
 
 R Let roe fit heauy in thy foule to morrow, 
 Riuers .that dy'de at Pomfret : difpaire,and dye. 
 
 Grtj. Thinke vpon Crtt , and let thy foulc difpaire. 
 
 Vaugb. Thinke vpori Vaugktn.mt with guilty feate 
 Lei fan thy Lance, difpaire and dye. 
 
 sIS te Ricbm. Awake, 
 And think c our wrongs in Richards Bofome, 
 Will conquer him. A wake.and win the day. 
 Enttr the Gbofl of Lord Hafimtt. 
 
 Cht. Bloody and guilty: guiltily awake. 
 And in a bloody Battell end thy dayes. 
 Tbiflke on Lord Haftings : difpaire,and dye. 
 
 Haft. toRteb. Quiet vntroubled foole. 
 Awake, awake : 
 
 Arme, fight.and conquer, for faire England* fake. 
 Eta e?t be Chaff i oftbe twcjong Prince!. 
 
 Gbf/tt. Dreame on thy Coufins 
 Smothered in the Tower : 
 Ln vs be laid within thy bofome Richard, 
 And weigh thee downe to ruine,(hame,and death, 
 Thy Nephewes foule bids thee difpaire and dye. 
 
 Ghoftun Ricbm. Sleepc Richmond, 
 Sir epe in Peace,an4 wake in loy, 
 Good Angels guard thee from the Boares annoy, 
 Liue, and beget a happy race of Kings, 
 Edwardj vnhappy Sonnes.do bid thee floutiiK 
 Enter tbt Gbft efisfmtjbu ITife. 
 
 GbofttoRlcb. Richard, thy Wife, 
 That wretched Ann<\\\y Wife, 
 T hat neucr flept a quiet hourc with thee. 
 Now fiUes thy fleepe with perturbations, 
 To morrow in the Bsttaile, thinke on me, 
 And fall thy edgelefle Sword, difpairc and dye; 
 
 Chiji to Richm. Thou quiet foule, 
 Sleepe thou a quiet fleepe ; 
 Dreame of Succefle, and Happy Viflory, 
 Thy Aduerfaries Wife doth pray for thee. 
 Enter tbe Chaff tfB*ckjgb<u, 
 
 GktflteKJth. The firft was,! 
 That help'd thee to th Crowne : 
 Th* laft was I ehat felt thy Tyranny. 
 O,in the Battaile think on Buckingham, 
 And dye in terror of thy gui'uncfl'e. 
 Dr4me on, d t came on, of bloody deeds and death, 
 Fainting difpaire; difpauing yeeld thy breath. 
 
 ghoftie Ricbm. I dyed for hope 
 Ere I could lend thee Ayde; 
 But cheer* thy heart, and be thou not difmayde ; 
 God.and good Angels fight on Richmond* fide, 
 And Ridxrd fall in height of all his pride. 
 
 Riehardflartt out aftu drearut. 
 Rich. Giue me another Horfc, bind vp my Wounds : 
 Mane mercy lfu. Soft. I did butdreame. 
 Q coward Confciencel how doft thou af fl ift me t 
 The LigSisbmneblew. It is not dead midnight. 
 Cold fearcfull drop* fland on my trembling fitfli. 
 
 What? do I feare my Selfe > There's none elfc by. 
 
 Rtabjrd loues Richard, that U, I am I. 
 
 b there a Murthercr heere? No ; Ye>, I am : 
 
 Then five ; What from my Selfe t Grrat reafon : why ? 
 
 LeftlReuenge. What? my Selfe rpon my Selfe > 
 
 Alacke, I loue my Seife. Wbereftre ? For any good 
 
 That I my Selfe, hau done TWO jtny Selfe? 
 
 no. Alas, I rather bate my Selfe, 
 
 For hate full Deed* comxit ted by my Selfe. 
 
 1 am a Vlllatne : yet I Lye, I am not. 
 
 Foole, of thy Selfe fpeake well : Fooie, do not flatter. 
 
 MyConfciencehathathottfandfeuerallTonguw, 
 
 And euety Tongue brings in a feuerall Tale, 
 
 And eoerie Tale condemns me foe a Villaine ; 
 
 Pjune v in the high'ft Degree, 
 
 Marthsr, flerne murthcr, in the dyr*ft degree, 
 
 All feuerall rutoes, all vs d in each degree, 
 
 Throng all to'th'Barte, crying aU.Guilty.Guilry. 
 
 I (hall difpaire, there isno Creature loues me t 
 
 And if I die,no foulc (hall pittie roe. 
 
 Nay, wherefore fhould they ? Since that I aty Sclfc, 
 
 Finde in my Selfe, no pittie to my Selfe. 
 
 Me thought, the Soules of all that I had nranber'd 
 
 Cam* to my Tent, and euery one did threat 
 
 To morrowes vengeance on the head of Richard. 
 
 later Kotc/ijfe. 
 
 Mat. My Lord. 
 
 Ki*g Who's there'? 
 
 X* . Radfe my Lord,Y I : the early ViUage Cock 
 Hath twice done falutation to the Morne,. 
 Youi Fi tends arc vp, and buckle on their Armour. 
 
 King. OJKdfc/^lfeare.Ifeare. 
 
 fat. Nay good my Lord, be not airraid of Shadows. 
 
 King- By the Apoftle P<w/,{hadowes to night 
 Haue moke more terror to the foule o{Rirb*rd, 
 Then can the fubftance often thaufand Souldierc 
 Armed m proofe, and led by (hallow RichoxmL 
 'Tisnotyecneercday. Come go with me, 
 Vnder out Tents He play the Eafe-dropper, 
 To hesre if any meane to (brink e from me. 
 
 Fxernt RKhard& Ralift. 
 
 Enter tbt Lords If Richmond f it <*$ 
 i*bitT**t. 
 
 Richm. Good morrow Richmond. 
 
 Rich. Cry mercy Lords, and watchful! Gentlemen, 
 That.you haue tane a tardic Ouggard heere ' 
 
 Lords. How haue you flept my Lord > 
 
 Rieb. The fweeteft fleepe, 
 And fatrefl boading Dreames, 
 Thai cue/ exited in a drowiie head, 
 Haue I fince your departure had my Lords. 
 Me thought their Soules,whofe bodies 
 Came to my Tent.and cried on <Tidory : 
 J promife you my Heart is very iocond, 
 In the remembrance of fo faire a dreamt. 
 How firre into the Morning is it Lords ? 
 
 Ler. Vpontheftrokeoffoure. 
 
 Rieb. Why then tistimetoArme.andgioedireaioa 
 
 Hit Oration to hu StaUurt. 
 More then I haue faid, louing Country men. 
 The ley Cure and inforcemcnt of the time 
 Forbids to dwell vpon ; yet remember this, 
 
 God 
 
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 God, and OUT good caufe, fight vpon our fide, 
 The Prayers ot holy Saints and wronged fotiles, 
 Like high rear'd Bulwarkes, ftand before our Faces. 
 gjcbard except) thofe whom we fight agatnft, 
 lad rather haue vs win. then him they follow* 
 or, what is he they fellow ? Truly Gentlemen, 
 A bloudy Tyrani, and a Homicide : 
 One rais'd in biood.and one in blood eftablilVd ; 
 One that made meanes to come by what he hath, 
 And (laughcer'd thofethat were the rneanes to help him : 
 A bale foule Stone, made precious by the foyle 
 Qf England! Chaire, where he is felfely fet : 
 One that hath euer bcene Gods Enemy. 
 Then if you fight agstnft Gods Enemy, 
 God will in iunice ward you as his Soldiers* 
 If you do fweare to put a Tyrant downe, 
 You fleepe in peace, the Tyrant being fiaine : 
 If you dc fight againft your Countries Foes. 
 Your Countries Fat fhali pay your pames the hyre. 
 If you do fight infafegard of your wiues, 
 Your wiues (hall welcome home the Conquerors. 
 If you do free your Children from the Sword, 
 Your Children Children quits it in your Age. 
 Then in the name of God and all thefe rights, 
 Aduance your Standards, drswycur willing Swords. 
 For nw,the ranfome of my bold attempt. 
 Shall be this cold Corpes on the earth's cold face. 
 But if I thriue, the gaine of my attempt, 
 The leaft of you (hail (hare his part thereof. 
 Sound Drummes and Trumpets boldly, and cheerefulty, 
 God,and Saint George, Rithmmd., and ViSory. 
 
 Enter Kuig \ichard t RadigejimiCaesfy. 
 
 K. What faid Northumberland as touching Richmond? 
 Sat. ThatnewasneuertrainedvpinArme*. 
 King. He faid the truth : and what faid Surrey then? 
 Rat. HcfmiPd and faid.thebecter for our purpofe. 
 King. Hewasintheright.Andfoindeeditis. 
 Tdtiheclocke there. ffe 
 
 GiuemeaKalender: Who faw the Surne today 
 K<a. Not I my Lord. 
 Itog. Thenhedifdainestofhine: fot by the Booke 
 He (hould haue bran'd the Baft an houre ago, 
 Ablscke day will it be to fomebody. Racliffg. 
 Ka. My Lord. 
 
 King. The Sun will not be feeneto day. 
 The sky doth fro wne, and lowrevpooour Army. 
 I would thefe dewy tearcs were from the ground. 
 Not fhineto day f Why. what is that to me 
 More then to Richmond ? For the felfe-fame Heauen 
 That frownes on me, lookes fadly vpon him. 
 
 /V0r.Arme,3rme.TTiy Lord: the foe vaun?i 'n the field. 
 
 Kug. Come.budle, buftie. Csparifon my horfe. 
 Call vp Lord St**(y, bid him bring his power, 
 I will leade forth my Soldiers to the plaine, 
 And thus my BatteU (ha I be ordtd. 
 My Foreward (hall be drawnc in length, 
 Confining equally of Horfe and Foot: 
 Out Archert (hill be placed in the mid'tt ; 
 MpDukeofNotfolke.Tfoww* Earle of Surrey, 
 Shall bauethe leading of the Foot and Horfe. 
 They thusdirefted, we will fllow 
 
 In the maine ntteu l wnoi puillioce on either fide 
 Shall be vuelUwtnged with our eheefeft Horfe i 
 This, and Saint George to boote. 
 What ttonk'ftthou Norfolk*. 
 
 ffor. A good direction warlike Soueraigne, 
 This found 1 on my Tent this Morning. 
 locfa tf Norfolk, be not ft bold, 
 for Dickon tin maifter it toufbi and fold. 
 
 King. A. thing deuifed by the Enemy. 
 Go Gentlemen, euery man to his Charge, 
 Let not our babling Dreames affright our foules: 
 For Confcience is a word that Cowards vfe, 
 Decii'd at firft to keepc the Hrong in awe, 
 Our (rrong armes be our Confcience, Swords our Law. 
 March on, ioyne braucly, Ice rs too't pell mell, 
 If not toheauen, then hand in hand to Hell. 
 What &all I fay more then I haue inferred ? 
 Remember \*hom you arc to cope v/ithalt, 
 A fort of Vagabonds, Raftals.and Rcn-awaycs, 
 A fcum of Brittaints.and bafe Lackey Pezants. 
 'Whom their oVe-c'oycd Country vomits forth 
 To defperatc Adaemures,and affur'd DeftrufHon. 
 You ilstping fafe.they bring you to vnreft ; 
 You hauing Lands, and blcft with beauteous wiues, 
 They would rt ftraine the one, diftaine the other, 
 And who doth ieade them, but a paltry Fdlow ? 
 Long kept in Britaine at our Mother* coO, 
 A Milkc-fop.one thacneuer in his life 
 Fcit fo snucb cold, as ouer (hooes in Snow: 
 Lee's whip thefe (haglers o're the Seas againe, 
 La(h hence thefe oucr-wecning Rzgges of France, 
 Thefe famifh'd Beggcrs, weary of their I iucs, 
 Who (but for dreaming on this fond exploit) 
 For want of meanes (poorc Rats)hsd hang'd tbemfelues. 
 I f we be conquered, let men conquer vs, 
 And not thefe baftard Britaines, -whom our Fathers 
 Haue in their owne Land beaten, bobb'd,and thump'd, 
 Aud on Record, left them the hetres of (hame. 
 Shall thefe enioy our Lands? lye with our Wiues ? 
 Rauifti our daughters.' Dnmafamfff 
 
 Hearkc, i heare their Drnnune, 
 Right Gentlemen of England, fight boldly yeomen, 
 Draw Archers draw your Arrow ss to the head, 
 Spurs your proud Korfes hard ,and tide in blood, 
 Amaze the welkin with your broken fUues* 
 
 BnereMejfager. 
 What fayes Lord Staatty, will he bri ng his power t 
 
 Mf. My Lord.he doth deny to come. 
 
 Kay. Off with his fonneCww head. 
 
 Afer. MyLord,theEnem y ts P aaiheMarfht 
 After the batraile, let George Sttetley dye. 
 
 Kbig. A thoufand hearts arc great within my fcofom. 
 Aduanceour Standards, fet vpon our Foes, 
 Our Ancient word of Courage, faircS.6tog? 
 Infpire vs with the fpleene of fiery Dragons s 
 Vpon them, Vi&orie fits on out helpes. 
 
 Cat. Refce my Lord of Norfolk, 
 Kefcue.Refcue* 
 
 The Kmg enacts more wonders then a man, 
 Daring an oppofite to euery danger 
 His hotfe it Otine. and all OQ foot he fightt, 
 Seeking for Richmond in the throat of death : 
 Rcfcue faire Lord.orelfe the day is loft. 
 Atarumi. c i 
 
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 tte Li/e and death ofl^chardthe Third. 
 
 Enter Rlcbard. 
 
 Rich AHotfe,ftHor<t f n>yKmgdomeforaHoriV 
 C*ti. Withdraw my Lord, lie belpc you to a Horie 
 */rA. Slaue, I hauetw my lift vpoo a caft, 
 
 And 1 will ftand the hazard of the Dye; 
 
 I th.nke there be fixe Richmond* in ihe field, 
 
 Fine hauc 1 flainc to day , in ftcad ofbim. 
 
 A Hotfe.a Horfe, my K.ngdome for Horfr. 
 
 Atatwn, e f rR t (b^^R<ey r0 <md,ttx y fight. Rtchard 
 isjlouu. 
 
 Rttrtat/tud Flour ifb. Enter Ricbmmd. Derby beartagtht 
 Cravat, with ducert other Lardi. 
 
 God>nd your Arrow 
 Be prais'd Victorious Fiiends ; 
 The day it ours, the bloudy Dogge is dead. 
 
 ixrr. Couragiom Richmond, 
 Well haft thou acquit ihec : Loe, 
 Hcere thefe long vlurpcd Royalties, 
 From the dead Templet of this bloudy Wretch, 
 1 laoe 1 pluck'd off. to grace thy Browcs wichali. 
 Weare u,and make much of it. 
 
 Kjchm. Great GodofHeauen, fay Amen to all. 
 But tell m*. ti yong George Stanley liumg ? 
 
 Drr He is my Lord, and fafc in Leiccfter Towne, 
 Whither (if you pleafe) we tnay \vrthduw vs. 
 
 Rtfhm. What men of name are flame on cither fide? 
 
 OCT. John Duke of Nortolkt, wjt*r LOTO 
 Sir Robert Brokfnbury, and Sir W dltam Brandon. 
 
 Rtchm. Intcrre their Bodies, as become iheir Bmhs, 
 Proclaime a pardon to the Soldiers fled, 
 That in fubmidion will returnetovs, 
 And then at we haue taoe the Secrameru, 
 We will vn.te the White Rofe,and the Red. 
 Smile HcRucn vpon this faire Coniundion, 
 Thai long haue frown'd vpoo their Enmity : 
 What Traitor heares me, and fayt: oot Amen t 
 England bath long beenc mad, and fcart'd her fefft ( . 
 The Brother blindelv (hed the Brothers blood ; 
 The Father, rafhly flaughtered hit owne Sonnej 
 The Sonne compel I'd, beene Batcher to iht Sire j 
 AH this diuided Yorke and Lancafter, 
 Dioided, in their dire Diuifion. 
 
 now, let Kicbmend and Elvudetk, 
 
 The true Succeedert of each Roy all Houfe, 
 
 By God* faire ordinance, conioyiie together : 
 
 And let thy Metres (God if thy will be lo) 
 
 Enrich the time to come, with Smooth-fac'd Peace, 
 
 Wuh fmiling Plenty, and faire Profperous daye*. 
 
 Abatr the edge of Traitors, Gracious Lord, 
 
 That would reduce thefe bloudy dayes againe, 
 
 And make poorc England wtepe in Srreames of Blood 5 
 
 1 et them not liue to tsfte this Lands increafe. 
 
 That would with Treafon, wound this faire Lands peace. 
 Now Ctuill woundt are ftopp'd. Peace hues agen ; 
 That fhe may long liue heere, God fay, Amtn. Ext* 
 
 FINIS. 
 
The Famous Hiftory of the Life of 
 
 King HENRY the Eight. 
 
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 \Corni no more to make you laugh ^Things nc& t 
 i TOM heart a U eighty, and a Strtaut B'Civ, 
 
 _ 
 
 \ ~uch ~Nobk Sccenes, M dram the Eye to flow 
 Wtnovprefeni. Theft thatcdn Pitty t htere 
 My (if they thtnk: it vfell) let fall a Ttart, 
 The Subictt Vfilldcfei ue it . Such Mgitu 
 Their Monty out of hope they may beleeue. 
 MA-J heerefinde Truth too. Thofe that comt to fee 
 Oaely a flow or two, and fo agree, 
 T~l>e Pity may fa f i : if they beftilljindwtlkng, 
 lit vndertakerruyffeawty their (billing 
 Kichlj in iwofiort houret. Onely they 
 That c ome to hurt a, Merry. Eavdy Pl<t) t 
 A nojfe afTtrgets : Or to fee a FeHa\ff 
 In aimg Mot try Coate^gardedvctb TeBow t 
 
 Wtllbedeceju'd. Fer gentle Hearen, know 
 To rente eur tbtftnT ruth reith/iub a flea 
 sis Foolc^ and Fir hi is t btfide for fey ling 
 Our owtte Brajntt.and the Opinion that &e Irring 
 To make that onefy true, ate nov intend, 
 Wilileatit vi neuer an >vndeTJluding Friend. 
 , Thfrefore^for Goodfltflefake ,ad as you ere knov 
 Toe Ftrft and Htppitft Hearer i ofihe 7Vw, 
 Be fad, M we would make ye. Th inkeye / 
 Toe very Perfons of our Noble Story, 
 At tlxy mer tuning : Tbtnkeyou fee them Great, 
 tindfollffw'd with wegenerc.ll thron^^Andfvftt 
 Ofiho-.ifand Frtcnlti : Then, in a moment, jet 
 Hatf/oofif this Might inefff^ meets Mtfrry : 
 And if you can be merry then, Hefty, 
 A Mia mtj veepevpon hu Wedding day. 
 
 Trimus. Scccna Trima. 
 
 > "<<f/W Lord 
 
 roorrow .and well mo. Hovr hao ye done 
 ince laft we faw in France f 
 
 Ithanke your Grace: 
 hfufl, and cucr fmcc afreih Admtrtr 
 Of what I fiw there. 
 
 "3 iff It. Anvr.timtJyAgue 
 Stiid me a Prifoner in my Chamber, when 
 Thofe Sunnrt of Glory, thofe two Lights of Men 
 Met in the vale of Andren. 
 
 Nor. Twixt Guynei and Arde, 
 I > then prefent. law them falute on Hon'cbicke, 
 Beheld them when they lighted, hov they clnj 
 In their Embncement.at they grew toetther, 
 Which hai they, 
 
 What foure Thron'd one* could hitie weigh'd 
 Such a compounded one ? . 
 
 Bn(k,. All the whole time 
 1 wai (y Chamber* Pnfoncr. 
 
 A/r. Then you loft 
 
 The view of ranhly gloty : Men might fay 
 T 1 11 thit time Pompc waf fiogle. but oo w married 
 To one abouc it feife. Each following day 
 Became the n <n dayea mailer, till the lall 
 Made former Wooden, Jt'. Today the French, 
 All Clinquant alJ 10 Gold, like Heathen God 
 S lione downeche EogliAi ; and to morrow, they 
 Made Bmaine, India : Euery man that flood, 
 Shew d like a Mine. Their Dwarfi(h Page* were 
 As Cherubim, all gilt: the Madams too, 
 Not vt'dtotoyle.didalmoftfwcat tobeaie 
 The Pride vpon them, chat (heir very labour 
 Wat to them.ai a Painting. Now this Mas ke 
 Was cry 'dc mcotTipareable ; and th'cnfumg night 
 Made it a Foole.and Begger. The two Kings 
 Equal! n luRre, were now bell, now worft 
 As prefence did prefent them Himineye, 
 Si ill him in praife, and being prefeot both, 
 Twas faid they faw but one, and no Otfcerner 
 Durft wagge hi* Tongue in cenfure, wheo ihefe Sunnes 
 ( For fo they phrafe 'em) by theit Heralds challeng'd 
 The Noble Spirit! to Anne*, they djd perfornx 
 
 i i Byo4 
 
Beyond thoughts Compaffe, that former fabulous Storie 
 Bog now fcene. poffible enough, pot credit 
 That r Buu was beleeu'd. 
 
 V*c. Ohyougofarre. 
 
 A/r. A I belong to wor(hif,and afteS 
 In Honor, Honcfty.the us** of nTmhtag. 
 Would by a good Difcourfct loofe (one life, 
 Which A<3ions felfr.ww tongue too, 
 
 2?. A!! was Roy all, 
 To the difpofmg of it oought rebeU'd, 
 Order gaue each thing view. The Office did 
 Diftinftly his full Funchon : who did guide, 
 I meant who fet the Body, and the Limbo 
 Of dm great Sport together? 
 
 Mr. A you guefie: 
 One certes, that promifes no Element 
 lafochabufioerfe. 
 
 Buc. Jprjyyouwho.myLordf 
 
 Nor. All this was oriired by the good Difcrettoo 
 Of the right Reuerend Cardinall of Yorke. 
 
 Buc. The diuel! fpeed him : No roans Pye is freed 
 From bis Ambitious finger. What had be 
 To do in thefe fierce Vanities f I wonder, 
 That fuch a Keecb can with his very bulke 
 Take vp the Rayes o'lrTbenefuiall Sao, 
 And keepe it from the Earth. 
 
 Nor. Surely Sir. 
 
 There's in him (ruffe, that put's him to thefe ends : 
 For being not propt by Awnceftry, whofe grace 
 ChalkesSucceflbrs their wiy j nor call'd vpon 
 For high feats done to'th'Crowne ; neither Allied 
 Toeminent Afiiftacts; but Sptdcr-hke 
 OutofhijSclfe-drawingWeb. O giues vs note. 
 The force ofhis owne merit makes his way 
 A guift that heauen giues for him, which buyes 
 A place next to the K ing. 
 
 tsl-xcr. I cannot tell 
 
 What Heauen hath giuen him : let forne Grauct eye 
 Pierce into tht, but I can fee his Pride 
 Peepe through each part of bra : whence ha's he that. 
 If no: from Hell ? The Diuell is a Niggard, 
 Or ha's giuen all before, and be begins 
 A new Hell in himfelfe. 
 
 tut. WhytheD.uell, 
 
 Vpon this French going out, tooke he vponluro 
 (Without the priuity o thTCing) I'appoint 
 Who (hould attend on hirer He makes vp the File 
 Of all the Gentry; for the molt part fuch 
 To whom as gt eat a Charge, as littk Honor 
 He meant to lay vpon j and his owne Letter 
 The Honourable fioord of Councell, out 
 Muft fetch him in, he Papers. 
 
 Ab*r. I do know 
 
 Kinfmen of mine, three at the leaft , that haoe 
 By this ,fo ficken'd their Eftates, that oeuer 
 They (hall abound as formerly. 
 
 'But. Ornorry 
 
 HJUC broke their backes with lay ing Manners on 'era 
 For this prctt loarncy. What did this vanity 
 But mimftcr communication of 
 A mod pooreifTue. 
 
 Afcr. Greeoingly I thinke, 
 
 The Peace berwecoe the French and vj, not vakwe 
 The Cxjft that did concluded. 
 
 Sw. Eueryman, 
 After rbe hideous forme that follow'd.was 
 
 TbeUfeoff^ng Henry the Eight. 
 
 A thing Infpir'd, and not confulting.broke 
 Into a generall Prophefie^ That this Tempeft 
 Da(hmg the Garment of ths Peace, jboaded 
 The fodainc breach on't. 
 
 Har. WhKh it budded out, 
 For France hath flsw'd the League.and hathattich'd 
 Our Merchants goods at Bur deux. 
 
 Afar. I: it therefore; 
 Th'Ambaffador is filenc-d ? 
 
 Nor. Marry t$'L 
 
 MKT. AproperTitlcofaPeace,andpurchu'd* 
 At a fuperfljous rate. 
 
 Btu. WhyalltMtEoTiadb 
 Our Reuerend Catdinill carried. 
 
 Nor, Like it your Grace, 
 The State takesnouce of the priuarc difference 
 Betwixt you, and the Cardinall. I aduife you 
 (And take it from a heart, that wi(h towards you 
 Honor, sod plenteous (afcty) that you readc 
 The Cardinals Malice, and his Potency 
 Together ; Toconfidcr further, that 
 What his high Hatred would effe^, wants not 
 A Minifler in his Power. You know his Nature, 
 That he'iRcuengrfull; and 1 know, hisSword 
 Hath afharpeedge : Ir't long,and't may befaide 
 It reaches Jarre, and where 'twill not extend, 
 Thither he darts it. Bofoooe vp my counfell, 
 You'lfindeit wholefome. Loe,where comts that Rock 
 That I aduiceyour ihunning. 
 
 Enter Cardiaat Welfo. the Pitrjiiome 6efare him, ctnam 
 efibe Cuer d, end two Secretariat a>itl> Papers : The 
 CardmaU PI hti faff age, /ixtlb kts ne a* Bw^- 
 bam.and 
 
 Cr. The Dulct tABuckfmjluuiu Surueyor? Ha ? 
 Where'i his Examination? 
 
 Seer. Heere fo pleff you. 
 
 far. 1 s he in pcrfon, ready f 
 
 Seer. J,plcafc_your Grace. 
 
 Car. Wcll.wc (hall then know morc. 
 Shall le(Tcn this biggs looke. 
 
 Bin This Butchers Cu?re is venorn'd-moruth'd,andl 
 Hauenotihe power to muzzle him, therefore b<rfl 
 Not waJrc htm in his flurr.ber. A Beggersbookr, 
 Our-worths a Nobles blood . 
 
 Nor. What are you chafV'd? 
 AskeGod forTemj/ranee, that's th'applianceonely 
 Which your difealc requires. 
 
 lite. I read in's looks 
 Matter againft me, and his eyereuil'd 
 Me as his abied obied, a; this infant 
 He bore me with fome trickc ; He's gone to'cblCing : 
 lie fbllow^od ouuftare him. 
 
 Nor. Stay my Lord, 
 
 And let your Reafon with your Choller queftion 
 What 'tis you go about : to climbe fkepe hi lies 
 Requires flow pace at firft. Anger is like 
 A full hot Hone, who being allow'd his way 
 Selfe-mertle tyres him : Not a man in England 
 Can aduife rot Lke yoo : Be to your (clfc, 
 As you would ro your Frieod. 
 
 Air. He to rbe King, 
 Aod from a month of Honor, quite cry downe 
 
TbeLifeoff(mg Henry the Sight. 
 
 207 
 
 This fyfvich fellowei infoleoce; or proclaime, 
 There' difference innopeifons. 
 
 Nerf. Beiduifd; 
 
 Heat not a Futnste for your foe Co hot 
 That it do fiodgeyour lelfe. We may out-rume 
 By violent fwittnefle that' which we ruo at; 
 Andlofebyoaer-njnning: know you not, 
 The fire that mounts the liquor til't run ore, 
 In fccming to augment it. wafts it. beaduifd; 
 I fayagainetheretsnoEnglifhSoule 
 More (honger 10 direfl you then your felf* ; 
 if withthe lap of reafon you ivouM quench, 
 Or but illy the fire ofpalTion 
 
 "Suck, Str, - 
 
 I amtnankfulltoyou.and flegoe along 
 By your prescription . but this i op -proud felioWf 
 Whom from the flow of gill I name r.ot.bui 
 Frorr.fincere motions, by Intelligence, 
 And ptoofe* as cleerc as Founts in lnlj , when 
 Wee fee each gr aine of grauell; I doe know 
 To be corrupt and creifonous. 
 
 N&f. Say not ireafonous. 
 
 "Buc^fo th'King He uy't.Sr make my vouch as ftrong 
 Asfttore of Rocke: attend. This holy pose. 
 Or Wolfe, or both (for he is equal! rau'nous 
 Asheisfubtile, and as prone to mii'chiefe, 
 As able to perform't) hu mindc, ar*d place 
 Infecting one another, yea reciprocally, 
 Only to (hew hi* potnpe, as well in France. 
 At here at horoe.fuggefh the King our Maftct 
 To thii ift coftly Treaty iTh'emeroiew, 
 That fwaJlowed fomuclmeafure, and like a elaffe 
 Did breakeith'wrenching. 
 
 Nrrf. Faiih.andfoitdid. 
 
 Buc^. Pray giue me rauoor Sir: This cunning Cardinal! 
 The Articles o'th' Combination drew 
 At himfelfe plcss'djand i hey were ratified 
 A he cride thus lei be, to as muh end, 
 AsgiueaCrutch to ch'dcad. But our Count-Cardinall 
 Hit done thii.and lis well: for worthy fTolfej 
 (Who cannot erre) he did it. Now this follower, 
 ( Wh.ch as 1 cake it, it a kinde of Pupp.e 
 To .hold dam Treafon) Charts the Emperoor. 
 Vndcr pretence to fee the Queene his Aunt, 
 | (For twas indeed hit colour, but he came 
 Towhtfpcr WW/57)here makes vifitation, 
 Hits feares were that the Interviewbetwm 
 England and France, might through their smity 
 Breed him forneprciudicr; for from this League, 
 Peep'd harmcs that mnac'd him priuily 
 Desks wvith our Catdinal, and as I\roa 
 Which I doe well; for 1 am fare the Emperaur 
 Paid ere he prornu'd, whereby hit Suit was granted 
 Ere it was ask'd. But when the way was made 
 Andpau'd with gold : ihe Emperor thu*dr(ir'd, 
 That he would pleafe to slterthe Kings courfe, 
 And breake the forefaid peace. Let tht King know 
 (As fooneheftttll by me) that thus theCardinail 
 Doet buy and fell his Honour as he plcafes. 
 And foe his owne adoantggc. 
 
 Nffff. lamfoiry 
 
 T o heare t h M ofti im; and could v i (h he wo e 
 Sccmhing miftaken m't. 
 
 *B*ck. No.no t afillW: 
 1 dof pronounce him in thai very fhapc 
 He iVuilippwrc inproofe. 
 
 Eater Braaaon, a Scrgcam at jtrmesbrfcrt htm, and 
 
 two or there oftke Guard, 
 Braadtn. YoUi Office Sergeaoc: execute it. 
 
 Servant. Sir, 
 
 My Lord the Duke of B*c&ngbm indEirlc 
 OfHtnfird SuffordmA Nortbamflo*, \ 
 Arreftthec of High Treafon, in the name 
 Of our moft Soueraigne King. 
 
 "Buelz. Lo you my Lord. 
 The net fas fame vpon me, I fru II pcnfh 
 Vnder deuice, and ptaAifc: 
 
 Bran. I am forry, 
 
 To fee you une from liberty, co lookc on 
 Thcbufinctprefent. TishuHighnec piestutc 
 Youfhall 10 th' Tower 
 
 Bufl^ It wilt helpe me nothing 
 Toplead mine Innocence; for that dye n on me 
 Which makes my whii'ft part.black. The will of Heau'o 
 Be done in irm and all things: I obey. 
 O my Lord Aburganj -. Fare you well. 
 
 Bran. Na_y. he muftbeare you compjny. The King 
 Is pleas'd you (hall to ihTower^itl you know 
 How he determines further. 
 
 Ak<iT. AtiheDukcfaid. 
 
 The will of Heauen be done, and the Kings pieafure 
 By me obey'd. 
 
 "Bran. Here is a warrant from 
 
 The King.t'artach Lord Moumoftnt. and the Bodies 
 Of the Dukes ConfeiTor, lahndtU Cor, 
 QntGilbtrt Peckt,h\s CouncelJour. 
 
 B*ckt So.fo; 
 Thefe are the limbs o'th' Plot: no more 1 hope. 
 
 Kro. A Monke o'th' Cbomnuc. 
 
 Br.. He. 
 
 Tl*ek, My Surueyor is falre . The ore-grea 
 Hth ft>f w'd him gold; my lift is fpand already: 
 I am the fhadow of poore Buckfnfkam t 
 VVhof r Figure ruen this inftsnt Ciowd puts on, 
 By Datkning my cleerc Sunne.My Lords farewell. f.xe 
 
 Scena Secunda. 
 
 Cimttt Lnttr Kmg firnrj , (toeing m the Cardinal! /iW- 
 
 dtr. lbt Nt>lei, and Sir Them* Lout'.l the Cortina/I 
 
 placet bmfetfi under the Ki^tfrrtt vm 
 
 bit n^t fide 
 
 King My life it felre, and the btt heart of it, 
 Thankes you for this great care. I fiood i'ch* leuell 
 Of a full-chare'd confederate. nd giuc thankes 
 To you that cnoak'd it. Let be cald before vs 
 Thit Gentleman of Bue^ittghanu t in pcrlon, 
 !lf heare him hisconfefTions mftifie, 
 And point by point the Treafons of his Majfler, 
 He (halt againe relate. 
 A noyft within trying rotate ftr the Qatent, *P>er'd bj th< 
 
 T>*itfof Nerfelkf Enter ',^t Queer*. Narfltkt jnd 
 
 S*fft>lkf.fl>tknttl, KmgTtfetZfnmbu State, 
 
 iiJlt, be, vp, kifet and plieetb 
 
 ker by him. 
 
 Quet*. Nav, we murt longer kneel*-;! am a Suhor. 
 
 Kjng. Anfc.and take place by v; halfe your Suit 
 Neuer twine to.vsj you haue hahe our power: 
 
The other moity ere you uke b giuen, 
 
 raiyoui vt ill, and take if. 
 ?ttv. Thankc your MieOy 
 That you would lout your fclfc.and in that loue 
 Not vntonfuJe/ed 1 taut youi Honour.nor 
 Tht dignity ofyooi Office; ii me poynt 
 Of my PetitiotK 
 
 K">. Lady-mine proceed- 
 
 titt*. 1 am folic tied not by a few, 
 And ihofc of true condition; Tht your Subic<fts 
 Ace in great grieuance: There haue bernr Commirftont 
 Sent downe ir.ong'ern, which hath flw d the heart 
 Of ail their Loyalties; wherein, although 
 My good Lord Cardmall, they vent reproches 
 Molt bitterly onyou.as putwr on 
 Ofthefeext&iont: yet the King, our Maiftcr (not 
 
 Whofe Honor Heauen fhteld from foile;etien he efcapej 
 Language ominnerly ;yea,fuch which brcakes 
 The fides of loyalry.and aimed appeares 
 In lowd Rebellion. 
 
 off. Notalmort appeare*, 
 Itdoth appearc;for, vponthefc Taxations, 
 The Clothie/s all not able to mamtaine 
 The many to them longing, haue put off 
 The Sninfter s, Carders , Fu 1 icrs, We aucts. vho 
 Vnfit tor other life.compeid by hunger 
 \nd tack of other meancs. in defpetate manner 
 Daring th'cuem too th'tecth.are all in vprote, 
 And danger ferues among tltcm. 
 
 Km. Taxation? 
 
 Whercin?jnd what Taxation? My Lord Cardinal!, 
 You that are blam'd for it alike with v i, 
 Know you of this Taxation? 
 
 CW. Pleafe vou Sir, 
 I Vnow but of a (ingle part in ought 
 Pcrtaines to th State; and front but in that File 
 Where other* tell fteps with me. 
 
 M. No.myLord? 
 
 You know no more then others? But you frame 
 Things rhat are knowne alike, which are not who! fome 
 To thofe which would not know them, and yet mud 
 Perforce be their acquaintance. Thcf evasions 
 f Whereof my Soumigne would haoe note) they are 
 Mod peftilent to th'hearing.and to beare 'em, 
 The Backe is Sacrifice to th'load ; They fay 
 They are deuis'd by you, er die you (uffcr 
 Too hard an exclamation. 
 
 Km. ScillExaaion: 
 
 The nature otic, in what kindc let'i know, 
 Is thi* Exaction? 
 
 ?en. lam much too venturous 
 In tempting of your patience; but am boldoed 
 Vnder your promis'd pardon. The Subie^f griefe 
 Comet through Corr>mi0ions,which compeli from cash 
 The fixe part of his Subftance.to be levied 
 Without delay; and the (pretence for thi* 
 Is nam'd.your warres lo rVance-.this make* bold mouths, 
 Tongue* fpirtheir duties out, andcoki hearts freeze 
 Altc gcantc in them ; their cuife* now 
 llue where their ptyers did: and it'* come to paflc, 
 Tins traAable obedience is a Slaoe 
 Torachtn.enredWillilwouldyoarHlghntfTe 
 Would gme u quicke conWeration; for 
 There itnoprtmerbafcneffc. 
 
 Ku>. By my life, 
 This it agamft our plcafure . 
 
 nx Henry the Si^bt. 
 
 Card. And for me, 
 1 haue no further gone io thu, theo by 
 A fingle voice,ar.d that oot paft me.but 
 By learned appiobattan of the 1 udget: If I am 
 Traduc'd by ignorant Tongues.which neither know 
 My faculties nor perfoo,yet will be 
 The Chroniclea of my dot ng : Let me fay 
 Tij but the fate of Place.and the tough Brake 
 That Vertuc mud goethfough: wemufl oot flint 
 Our necefiary aclions, to thefeare 
 To cope malicious Ccnfuren, which euer 
 As rau nou* Fifhes doe a VeOcI! follow 
 That is new tritn'd ; but benefit no further 
 Then vainly longing. What we oft do beft, 
 By ficke loterpretets (once weakcones) is 
 Notow,ornotaUow > d; whatwoifl^oft 
 Hitting a grotTer quality, is cride vp 
 For our bed Ad > if we (halt dand ftill, 
 Infeareourmotioowillbemock'djOrcarp'datL 
 We fhould take reote here, where wfit; 
 Of fir State- Statnesoncly. 
 
 Kin. Things done well, 
 And with a care, exempt themfelues from feate : 
 Things done without example.in their rffue 
 Are to be fear'd. Haue you aPrelidnf 
 Of this Commirtion ? 1 beleeue,not any. 
 We mufl.not reod our Sublets from our Lawei, 
 And fticke them in our Will. Sixt pan of each ? 
 A trembling Contribution ; why we take 
 From euery Tree, lop, barke^nd part o'th' Timber i 
 And though we leaue it with a roote thus hack c, 
 The Ayre will drinke the Ssp. To euery County 
 Where this is queftion'd,fend our Letters, with 
 Free pardon to each man that has deny 'de 
 The force of this Commiflion: pray lookeioo'it 
 I put it to your care. 
 
 Card. A word with you. 
 Let'thete be Letters wtit to euery Shire, 
 Of the tongs grace and pardon: the greeued Commons 
 Hardly concetue of me, Letitbeoois'd, 
 That through our Inter reifton, this Reuokemem 
 And pardon comes : I (hall anon aduife you 
 Further in the proceeding. Exit Secret* 
 
 Etter Surwycr, 
 
 Quce*. I am forty, thi: the Puke ofSutfy>ibam 
 Is run in your difpleafure. 
 Km. It gneuetmany f 
 
 The Gentleman ii Learn'd.and a mod rare Speaker, 
 To Nature none more bound ; histrayningfuch, 
 That he may furnifti and indraft great Teachers, 
 And neuer feeke for ayd out of himfelfe i yet fee, 
 When thefe fo Noble benefits irial! prone 
 Not well difpos'd, the rrsimje growing ooce corrupt, 
 They turne to vicious formes, ten times more vgly 
 Then euer they were fairc. This man fo compleat. 
 Who watenrold'mongd wonders; and when we 
 Almod with rauifh'd iiftmng.could not rinde 
 His houre of fpecch.a minute: He, (my Lady) 
 Hath into mondroui habits put tneGraces 
 That once were his.and is become a blacke, 
 As ifbefmear'd mhell. Sit by V,you (haR heart 
 fThts was hi* Gentleman in trud) of him 
 Things to dtike Honour fad. Bid him recount 
 The fore. recited pra Aifes, whereof 
 We cannot fieele too little, htare too much, 
 
 Ctrl. 
 
. T he LifeojQngHemy the Eight 
 
 209 
 
 Card. Stand forth,& with boloTpirit telaie what you 
 Moft like a careful! Subictt haue collected 
 Ouc of the Duk of 2f^j^Aw. 
 
 X,n. Spcake freely. 
 
 Sur. Firft,itwavfuallwirnhim; cueryday 
 It would infcd his Speech : That if the King 
 Should without siTue dye; hce'i carry ir fo 
 To make the Scepter his. Thefe very words 
 3'ue heard hirnvwer to hitSonne in Lav/, 
 Lord j4b*rgMsj t to whom by oth be mena c'd 
 Reuengc vpoo the Carebnall. 
 
 Card. Pleafe your Highnefle note 
 Tbit dangerous conception in this point, 
 Not Trended by his wi/n to your High perfon ; 
 His will is moft malignani,and it ftretches 
 Beyond you to your friends. 
 
 Deliuetall with Charity. 
 
 Ki. Speakeoni 
 
 How grounded bee his Title ro the Crowne 
 Vponourfaile; to this poynt Jiaft thou heard him, 
 At any time fpeake ought.'" 
 
 Sur. He was brought to this. 
 By a vainc Prophefie ofJVtehoJju Htnton. 
 
 Kin. What was that H**tt > 
 
 Stir. Sir, a Chartraae Fryer, 
 His Confe{Tbr,whofedhimcuery minute 
 With wordiofScuenigmy. 
 
 Km. 'How know 'ft thou this ? 
 
 Sftr. Not long before your Higneffe fped to France, 
 The Duke being at the Rofe.wttbin the Parifh 
 Saint Laurence Psxlt*tj,AiA of me demand 
 Whaiwis the (pcech among (he Londoners, 
 Concerning the French Journey. I rep'ide, 
 Men fcare the French would ptoue perfidious 
 To th Kings danger : prtfently, the Duke 
 Said,tw*s the feare Jn<ked,and that he doubted 
 Twould proue the venty of certamc words 
 Spoke by a holy Monke, that oft,faycs he. 
 Hath feni to me, wifhmg me to permit 
 tain, de la Car. ray Chapiaine.a choyce howre 
 To heare from him a matter of Come moment: 
 Whom after vndcr the Coromiftiorxj Scale, 
 Hejbllemnly had fworne,that what he fpcks 
 WyChapUme to no Creature liuing,but 
 To me, fhould vnr r, with demure Confidence, 
 Thi* paufingly enfu'dc; neither the King .nor's Heyres 
 (Tell you th Duke) Qwll profpCT,bidr.im rtnue 
 To the loue o'th'Commonalty, trie Duke 
 Shall gouerne England. 
 
 Q*te*. If! know you well, 
 You were the Dukes Surueyor.andloft your Office 
 
 00 the complaint o'h' Tenants; take good heed 
 You charge not in your fpleenc a Noble perfon, 
 And fpoyic your nobler Soule; I fay,take heed; 
 Yes.heartily bcfeechyou. 
 
 K:x. Let him on: Goe forward. 
 5r. On my Soule, lie fpeake but truth, 
 
 1 told my Lord the Duke, by thT>taels illufions 
 
 The Monke might be decciiTd, and that 'twas dangerooj 
 
 For this to ruminate on this forarre. vntiil 
 
 It forg'd him fome defigne.which being beleeu'd 
 
 It *>a much like to do: He anfwer'd.Tufti, 
 
 Jt ct\ doe me no dzmagfladding further, 
 
 TSat Sad the King in his bft SicknttTe faild, 
 
 The Ordinals an dSir7ta4>.oMr/s heads 
 
 Should haue gone off. 
 
 Kin. Ha?Wbat,torafx)(e?Ah,lM, 
 There's mifchicfe in this man; canft thou fey fmtbrr 
 
 Sur. IcanmyLiedge. 
 
 KM. Proceed. 
 
 Sur. Being acOMmrttt. 
 After your HighnelTc had reproa'd (he Duke 
 About Sir m&iam "Blmntr (,, ant , 
 
 Kin. 1 remember of fuch time, being toy fwom fer 
 The Duke retcin'd him bit. But oa: what hence? 
 
 5w. If (quoth he) I for this bad beene committed, 
 As to che Tower, I thought; I would haue plaid 
 The Part my Fatber meant to a& vpon 
 Th' Vforpet /teW.who being at S*lA*rj t 
 Madefuit to come in'* pre fence; which if granted, 
 (As he made femblance of his duty)would 
 Haue put hi a knife into him. 
 
 Km. A Gyant Traytor. 
 
 Ca-d. Now Madam.may bis Highne* liue in freedome 
 And this/nan out of Prii'on. 
 
 %**. God mend all. (fay 'ft : 
 
 Km. Ther's lomthing more would out of thee; what 
 
 Sifr. After the Duke hit Father, with the knife 
 He ftretch'd him, and with one hand on his dagger, 
 Another fpread on'sbreaA. mounting his eyes, 
 He did difcturge a horrible Oaih.whofe tenor 
 Was, were he euili vs'd. he would outgoe 
 Hit Father, by as much as a performance 
 Do's an irrcfolute purpofe. 
 
 Kt*. There's his period. 
 To (heath his knife in vs: he it attach* J, 
 Call him to prefent tryall : if he may 
 Find? merry in the Law, 'tis hit; if none. 
 L et him not feek't of vc : By day and night 
 Hee's Traytor to th' height. 
 
 Selena Tertia. 
 
 Eater L. Chanter UP* ,**d L . 
 
 L. Ch. ] s't porTible the fpcls of France (hottld iugglc 
 Men into fuch ftrangc myftcries ? 
 
 L. 5^w:*New cuftomes, 
 Though they be neuer fo ridiculous, 
 (Ny let 'em be vumanly) yet are follcw'd. 
 
 L. Ch. As farre as I fee.all the good our EngliOi 
 Haue got by the late Voyage, is but meerely 
 A fit or two o'th' face, (but they are (htewd one*) 
 For when they hold "em, you would fweaie direcJJy 
 Their very nofes had been Councelloar* 
 To Pepi or Clotb&iui ,ttey keepe State fo. 
 
 L. San. They haue all new legs, 
 And lame ones ; one would take it, 
 That neucr fee 'em pace \ efoie, the Spaucn 
 A Spring-halt rain'damong'em. 
 
 L.Ch. Death my Lord, 
 Tbeir cloathes arc after fueh a Pagan cut too't. 
 That fure th'hauevorReoutChriftendomc:hownow/ 
 What newes^ir Tbteuts Lowll* 
 
 Enter SrrTbemu Lfueg. 
 Lentil. Faith my Lord, 
 I heare of none but th* new Proclamation, 
 Thar'scJapt vpoo the Court Gate. 
 
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 L . Cham, What i't for? 
 
 The Life of l^ing Henry the Eight. 
 
 That fill the Court with quarrels, talke,and Taylors. 
 
 L.Cbjtm. I'm glad 'na therej 
 Now I would pray out Monfmiri 
 To thmke n Englifa Courtier may bt wife, 
 And ncocr fee the Lew*, 
 
 L#i. rheymufl either 
 
 (For To run the Condition*) leaoe thofe remnant! 
 Of Foole and Feather,that they got in France , 
 Wuh all their honourable points of ignorance 
 Pertaining thereunto; ajpghis and Fire-workei, 
 Abufing better men then they csn b 
 Oat of a forreigne wifedome, renouncing cleane 
 The faith they htoe in Tennn god tall Stockings, 
 Short bhrtred Breeches, and thofc types ofTrauell ; 
 And vnderrtand againe like honeft men, 
 Or pack to ihetr ol<! Play fellowcs;theie, I take it 
 They may C*n> Pranltp* , wee away 
 The hgenrl of their lewdneffc. and be laugh d at. 
 
 L.5i. Tn time to giuc'eroPhyfickt, cnt:r dif'al 
 Aregrowne fo catching. 
 
 L.Cham What alortr our Ladies 
 Will haue of thefe tnm vanities? 
 
 LtutH. I marry, 
 
 There will be woe indeed Lords, the fly< whwfont 
 Hsue got a fpeeding tncke to lay dowrte Ladiei. 
 ATrench Song, and a Fiddle, ha's noFellov* 
 
 L. Sa The Diuell fiddle 'm, 
 Jamgladthey are going, 
 For fute there's no conuerting of 'em; now 
 An honeft Country Lotd as I am, beaten 
 A long time out of play, may bring his plaine fong, 
 And haueanhoureofhearing.and hy'r Lady 
 Held currant Mu/lcke too. 
 
 Your Colts tooth is not csft yet ? 
 L 5. No my Lord, 
 >r fhall not while 1 haue a ftumpc. 
 L.Cban. Sir Thrniu, 
 Whither were you a going? 
 , To the Cardinals; 
 Yoor LordOiip is a gueft too. 
 
 L Cktm O.tiscrue; 
 
 This night he makes a Supper.and a great one, 
 To many Lords and Ladies ; there will b 
 The Beauty of (his Kingdoms lie aiTore you. 
 
 Int. That Churchman 
 Eearcs a bounteous mmde indeeJ, 
 Ahand n ft jnfull as the Land trut feed) $, 
 His dewt fill eurry where. 
 
 m. Nodoubthee'sNoble,- 
 Hrhad ablicke mouth that faid other ofhlm. 
 .54. HemjymyLord, 
 whetevr'nhall mhim ; 
 Sparing would fheyv j wotfe fmne.then ill Doflriftt, 
 
 (nil way, fhould be moft libcrall, 
 Thr y are fet heere for eximples. 
 /,. Chum True, they arefo; 
 ut few now giue fo great ones. 
 MyBargeflayei ; 
 
 Your Lordfhip fhill along: Come, good Sir Tkema/, 
 We fhill be late clfe.which I would not be, 
 : ot I waifpoke to, with Sir //fry Cuiiftrd 
 [his nig1\t to be Comptrollers. 
 
 1 am your Lordfhipa. E\runt. 
 
 Scena Quarta. 
 
 Hotwtei. 4 fma/1 Table vndir a Sutt fir the Cardina 
 
 longtr TakU for the Giufti, Then Eater ^}nm BS r * 
 
 ami duter v <nbrr Ladtei ,& Gentlemen i(juffl, 
 
 a one T)iorr\ a an fiber Dtort mf 
 
 Sir Htvry Cai/fvd. 
 
 S. Hm.GMlf. Ladyet, 
 A genctill welcome from his Gracr 
 SiJuiei yeill ; This Night he dedicaret 
 To faire coruent,nd you : None hme he hope. 
 In ill this Noble Bcuy. hat brought with her 
 One ore abroad ; bee would haue all a* merry: 
 Ai firft.good Company, good wtoe.good welcome, 
 Cin make good people, 
 
 En'tL.CkvnlfrU,** L. SauL and LeueH. 
 
 my Lord, y'irt raidy ; 
 
 The very thought of this faire Company, 
 Cltpt wings ro me. 
 
 Clttm. You are yoong Sir Harry Cat/ford. 
 
 5*. S ir TbtrnM L**tH, had the Cardinal! 
 But haJfe my Lay.thoughti in him, Come of thef 
 Should finde a runnuvg Banket, ere they rxfttd. 
 
 1 thmke would better pieafc 'em: by my life, 
 They are a fwm fociety of faire ones. 
 
 .* O that your LordOup were but now Confcffbr, 
 To one or two of thefe. 
 
 S**. I wouldlv/ere, 
 They fhould finde efie permance. 
 Lt. Faith how eider" 
 
 5*. As eafie a a downc bed would affoordjt 
 
 Ckm. Sweet Ladiw will it pleafe*you fit; Sir H 
 Pliceyou that fide, lletake thechargeofthi*: 
 His Grace 11 entring. Nay , you reafl not freeze, 
 Two women plac'd together.makri cold weather 
 My Lord Sandj, you ire one willketpe'em wikmg 
 Pray fit betweene thefe Ladies. 
 
 S** By my faith, 
 And ehankeyourlordfhip: by your leau* fwtet L*di*i. 
 If I chance to talke a little vilde,forgtoe me . 
 1 h*d it from my "Father. 
 
 Am.t*l. Wu he mad Sir? 
 
 Sat. O.very md. exceeding mad, m loue too; 
 Brt he would bite none, iurta> I doe now, 
 He would Kiffe you Twenty with a breath. 
 
 Cltam. Well fa.d my Lord: 
 So nowyare fairely ff ed : Gntlemen, 
 The pennance lyei on youj if thcfc fauc Ladkl 
 pirTf i way frowning. 
 
 S*. For rny ht tie Cure, 
 let roe alone. 
 
 OMtl*k<, hit Stat. 
 Ctnl Vare welcome my faiieOoeft*;tbt noble Lady 
 Or Gentleman thai it not freely merry 
 I not my Friend. This to confirme my welcome, 
 And to you all good hcilth. 
 
 Let me haue fuch a Bowie may hold my tiuokej. 
 And fauc me To ouch talking. 
 Card, My Lord JW,, 
 
 
The Ufeofftnz Heny the Eight. 
 
 am beholding to you : checre your neighbours . 
 .adies you are not merry ; Gentlemen. 
 Whofe faultu this? 
 
 San. The red wine firfl mnfl die 
 n their faire cheeket cty Lord, then wee (hall hail e 'em, 
 Talkevstofilence. 
 
 . S.You are a merry Garofler 
 My Lord .W. 
 
 San. Yes, ifl make 017 play: 
 leer's to your Ladifhip, and pledge U Madamt 
 : or tistofuchathing. 
 jin.1l. You cannot /new roe. 
 
 DrvmandTrumpet, Chambers difdiargd. 
 San. I to'd your Grace, they would talke anon. 
 Card. What's that? 
 Cham. Lookeouttherc.fomcofye. 
 Card. What warlike voyce, 
 And to what end is this ? Nay.Ladies.feare not ; 
 By all the lawes of Warre y'are priuiledg'd. 
 
 Enter a Servant. 
 Chum, How now,what ts't? 
 Sent. A noble troupe of Strangers, 
 ror fo they fceme; thliaue left their Barge and landed 
 tnd hither make, as great EtnbsCadors 
 : rom forraigne Princes. 
 
 Card. Good Lord Chamberlaine, 
 Go,giue 'em welcome;you can fpeake the French tongue 
 And pray receiue 'em Nobly, and conduft 'em 
 nto our prefence, where this heauen of beauty 
 Shall Qiine at full vpon them. Some attend him. 
 
 jiSrife, oadTMetrtmotfd. 
 Yon baoe now a broken Banket,but wee'l mend it. 
 A good digeftion to you all 5 and once more 
 (home a welcome on yee : welconae all. 
 
 Hokycr. Enter Kin? tad other t aa Matters, bohted % 
 Sbcpbeordi, vfler'd by the Let A Chomtvrlame. Tt*y 
 fafe direSly before the Cardinal, and gratefully fa- 
 ble him. 
 A noble Company : what are their pleafures ? 
 
 Cham. Becaufe-they fpeak no Englifh.thus they pra'sd 
 To tell your Grace : That bauing heard by ram 
 Df this fo Noble and fo faire atTcmbly. 
 This night to meet bcere they could doe no leffe, 
 Out of ihe great refped they beare to beauty) 
 But kaue their Flock e,and vnder your faire Conduct 
 Craue leaue co view thefe Lidies.and entreat 
 In houre of Reuels wich Vm. 
 Card. Say, Lord Chamberlain, 
 They haue done my poore houfe grace : 
 For which T pay'em athoufand thankcs, 
 And pray 'em take their pleafures. 
 
 Chooff Lottits, King and An Baton. 
 King The faireft hand 1 euer toucb'di OBcau'.y, 
 T'llnow I neuer knew thee. 
 
 Cham. Your Grace. 
 
 Card. Pray tell 'em thus mochrr^om me: 
 There fhould be one amongft 'em by his perfon 
 More worthy this place then my felfc. to whom 
 ({f I but knew him) with my loue aud dutj 
 I would furrcndcr U. whi/ptr. 
 
 CJxtm. I will my Lord 
 
 Card. What fay they f 
 
 Cham Such a ooe, they ail confcfle 
 There is indeed, which chry would biue your Grace 
 Find out,and he will rake it. 
 
 Card. Let me fee then. 
 
 By all your good leaues Gentlemen; heerellemake 
 Mjr royall choyce. 
 
 Kin. Ye haue found him Cardinal!, 
 You bold a faire Aflemblyi you doe well Lord: 
 You are aChurchman.or lie tell you Cardinal!, 
 I (bouldiudgenow vnhappily. 
 
 Card. I am glad 
 Your Grace is growne fo pleifant. 
 
 Kin. MyLordChamberlaine, 
 Prethee come hither, what faire Ladle's that / 
 
 Cham* An't pleafe your Grace, 
 Sir Tbcmaj "BuOmt Daughter.the Vifcoont Tffcbfm^ 
 One of her Highnefle women. 
 
 Kin. By Heauen (he is a dainty one. Sweet heart, 
 1 were vnmannerly to takeyooout, 
 And not tokiffeyou. A health Gentlemen. 
 Let it goe round. 
 
 Card. Sir Thomas Leaf H.ls the Banket ready 
 I'th'Phuy Chamber? 
 
 Lou* Ye, my Lord. 
 
 Card. Your Grace 
 I feare, with dancing is a little heated. 
 
 KM. 1 feare too much. 
 
 Card. There's freiher ayre my Lord, 
 In the next Chamber. 
 
 Kin, Lead in your Ladies eu'ry one : Sweet Partner, 
 I muft not yet forfake you : Let's be merry, 
 Good my Lord Cardinal! : I haue halfe a dozen healths, 
 To drinke to thefe faire Ladies.aivd a mcafurc 
 To lead 'em once againe.and then let'* drrame 
 Who's befl in fauour. Let the Murlcke knock it. 
 Exeunt with Trtanpett. 
 
 MwSecmdm. ScenaTrima. 
 
 Inter two Gentlemen at feuerol Docru. 
 
 I. Whether away fo raft? 
 
 a. O.Godfoueye/ 
 
 Eu'n to the Hall, to heare what (hall become 
 Of the great Duke of Buckingham. 
 
 i. llefaueyoo 
 
 That labour Sir. All's now done bat the Ceremony 
 Of bringing backe the Prifocer. 
 
 I. Were you there ? 
 
 I. Yes indeed was I. 
 
 z. Pray fpeake what hVs happeo'd. 
 
 i . You may guefle quickly what. 
 
 a. Ishefoundguilry? 
 
 I. Yestiuelyishe, 
 And condemn'd vpont. 
 
 e.Iamforryforu 
 
 i. So are a number more. 
 
 % But pray how paft it? 
 
 i. He tell you in a litde. The great Duke 
 Came to the Bar; where, to hU accu&tkxu 
 He pleaded dill oot guilt v, andalleadged 
 Many fharpe tcafons to defeat the Law. 
 The Kings Atturney on the contrary, 
 Vrg'd on the Examinations, proof es,confe(5oas 
 
211 
 
 The Lifeo/Zing Hemy tkeEight. 
 
 Ofdluers witneflea, which the Duke defir'd 
 To him brought t*w vote to OM face j 
 At which appear'd againAhim, his Surueyor 
 Sir Gilbert ftckf his Chancejlour.and loin Car, 
 Confeflot tohim,withthatDittellMonkc, 
 fftpk}*'* that made this mtfchiefe. 
 
 i That was nee 
 That fed him wich his Prophecies. 
 
 i. The fame, 
 
 Ail thefe accus d him flrortgly , which he faine 
 Would hauc flung from him; but indeed he couldnot; 
 And fo hiiPceret vpon this euidence. 
 Haue foand him guilty of high Treafon. Much 
 He fpoke.and learnedly for life : But all 
 Was cither pittied in him, or forgotten. 
 . After all this, how did hebeare himfelfe ? 
 t. When he was brought agen toth'Bar.tohesrt 
 Hli Knell rungout, his lodgement, he was ftir'd 
 With (uch anAgony.he fweat extreamly, 
 And fomihing fpoke in choller. ill .and hafty: 
 But he fell to himfcSfe again*, and fweetly, 
 In all the reft (hew'd amoflNoblc patience. 
 . 1 doe not thmke he feares death. 
 i. Sure he does not, 
 H neuer was fo wominifh, the caufe 
 He may a little grieue at. 
 
 a- Certainly. 
 
 The Cardinall it the end ofihU. 
 i. Tis likely, 
 
 all conieaiires : FirAjCiV&w Atter.dure; 
 "then Deputy of irelsnd.who remou'd 
 
 e 5urrv?,was fent thither, and in had too, 
 Leafl he fhouldhelpc hisFather. 
 
 a. That trick* of State 
 Was a dcepe enuious one. 
 
 i. Athisreturne, 
 
 S T o doubt he will requite it ; this is noted 
 And generally) who euer the King fsoours, 
 The Cardnall inaaotly will finde imployment. 
 And farre enough front Court too. 
 
 a. All the Commons 
 
 {ate him pernicioufly.and o'my Confcieoce 
 With him ten faddom deepe : This Duke as much 
 They '.cue and doate omcal! him bounteous Buckpig&tn. 
 The Mirror of all courtefie. 
 
 MfrBuc^ngbimfrMihu^rratfimeia, Tiffltoui tefire 
 him. tlit Axt vtuh At eJigt tmttr&i ba*.JJdltrJi o* **ch 
 fide. MCtempaimd tntb Sir Tkt*<u LoutR, fir Nickol* 
 Yx, Sir ITa/ttr Sutdt^ndcammM^rofU^c. 
 
 i. Stay there Sir. 
 And fee the noble ruin'd man you fpeake of. 
 
 Let's ft and c!ofe and behold him. 
 r^ AH good people, 
 
 i r ou that thus fatre haue come to piny me; 
 
 learc what I fay,*nd then goe home and lofe me. 
 
 haue this day rccviu'd a Traitors tudgement, 
 And by that name roufl dye; yet Heauen beare witnei. 
 And if I haue a Confctence, let it fmcke me, 
 
 uen si the Axe falls, iff be not fahhfull. 
 
 *he Law I beare no mallice for my death, 
 
 "has don; vpon the premifes.but luflice: 
 
 lat inofe that fooght It, I could wifh moreChrifJisns: 
 
 Be what they will) I heartily forgiue 'em; 
 *et let "em looke they glory not in mifchiefej 
 
 Nor build theit euils on the gr auei of great men i 
 
 For tbeivny eutltlelTe bloodrmift cry agamft 'ere 
 
 for further life in this world J ne're hope. 
 
 Nor will I fuc.although the King haue mercies 
 
 More then I dare make faults. 
 
 You few that lou'd me, 
 
 And dare be bold to weepe for Javto* CMM, 
 
 HitNoble Friend* and Fellowes; whom to leaue 
 
 Is only bitter to him, only dying : 
 
 Goe with ax like good Angels to my end, 
 
 And as the long diuorce of Steele fall on me, 
 
 Make of your Prayers one fweet Sac rifice , 
 
 And lift my Soule to Heauen . 
 
 Lead on a Gods name. 
 
 LoiuS. 1 doe befeech your Grace, for charity 
 If euer any malice in your heart 
 Were hid again ft me. now to forgiue me frankly. 
 
 "Suck, Sir ThsmM Lomr S y I as (tee forgiue you 
 As I would be forgiuen : 1 forgiue all. 
 There cannot be thofe numberlefle offences 
 Gainftme,th*i 1 cannot take peace with: 
 No blacke Enuy (hall make my Graue. 
 Commend mee to his Grace . 
 And ifhefpeakeoffv*^j*v;praytdlriim, 
 You met him half* in Heauen: my vowet and prayers 
 Yet are the King*; and till my Scute forfake, 
 Shall cry foibleffings on him. Mayheliue 
 Longer then 1 htue time to cell his ycares ; 
 Eoer belou'd and louing, may his Rule be j 
 And when eld Time (hall lea'd him to hit end, 
 Goodneffeand he,nlivpoce Monument. 
 
 Leu To th' water Hde I muR conduct your Grace-. 
 Then giue my Charge vp to Sir Nicholas Iteux, 
 Whovndeitakesyou toyoutend. 
 
 Vauc. Prepare there, 
 
 The Duke is commir.g . See the Barge be ready; 
 And fit it with fuch furniture as fuites 
 The Gf e sine (TV ofhis Perfon. 
 
 Let i: alone; ray State now will but mocke me. 
 
 When I camr hither, I was Lord High ConRable, 
 
 And Duke of *Bueku>gb*nt now poote SdvardBah 
 
 Yet I am richer then my bafe Accufcrs, 
 
 That neuer knew what Truth meant : I now feale it ; 
 
 And wuh that bloud will make >m one day groaoe fo: t 
 
 My noble Father JJmiy cfBucktogbom. 
 
 Wh--> fir ft rais'dhead againft Vfurptng Ric'bard t 
 
 Flying for fuccour to hiSeruaniSmyZr, 
 Being difl:cf5; wac by that wretch bnraid. 
 
 And without Trysl! , fell; Gods peace be with him. 
 
 Henrj the Seauenth fuccecding, truly pittymg 
 My Fathers lofle; IlVea rnoft Royall Prme 
 Rcftor'd me to my Honours : and out ofruines 
 Made my Name once more Noble. Now hU Sonne, 
 Htmy the Eight, LHe,Honour,NameaRd all 
 That made me happy ; at one ft rcake ha's taken 
 For euer from the World. I had my TryaH, 
 And mud needs fay a Noble one; which makes me 
 A little happier then my wretched Father: 
 Yet rhus forre we are one inFortunes-.boih 
 Fell by our Seruants, by thofe Men welosi'd mod i 
 A mod vnnarurall and faUhle(Te Seruice. 
 Heauen ha's an end in all : y,you that heare roe, 
 This from s dying man recciuc as certame : 
 Where you are liberall of your louer and Councels, 
 k fore you be not loofe ; for thafe you make /rirndf , 
 
And giue your hearts to; when they ooce percetue 
 
 The leaH rub in your fortunes, fall away 
 
 Like water from yc, neuer found agame 
 
 But where thy meane to finke ye : all good people 
 
 Pray fot m,I muft now forfakc ye^he laft houre 
 
 Of my long weary life is come vpon me : 
 
 Farewell; and when you would fayfoonhing that if fad, 
 
 Speakehowlfell. 
 
 I have doncjand God forgiuc me. 
 
 Exeuni t>*ke v.dTraag. 
 
 T. O,this is full of pitty;Sir,i(cals 
 1 feate.too many curves on their head* 
 That were the Authors. 
 
 i. If the Duke be goiliieflV, 
 Tis full of woe; yet 1 can giue you inckling 
 Ofanenfinngeoill, if it fall, 
 Greater then this 
 
 t. Good AngeU keepe it from vs.- 
 What may it be) you doc not doubt my faith Sir? 
 " i- This Secret is fo weighty, twill require 
 A ftrong faith to conceale it. 
 
 i: Let me haue it: 
 1 doe not talke much. 
 
 1. 1 n> confident; 
 
 You fhall Sir : Did you not of late dayres beare 
 A bulling of a Separation 
 Bftwre-ie the King and Kahfnnr ) 
 
 i . Yesjbut it held not ; 
 For when the Kmg once heard it .out of anger 
 He fen t command u> the Lord Mayor ftratghc 
 To flop the rurooqand aU*y ihofe tongues 
 That durft difperleit. 
 
 i. But thai fljndet Sir, 
 Is found a truth now: fot it growes agen 
 Frefherthene'reit was; and held f^tcmaine 
 The King will feature at it Either the C Jtduiiil, 
 Ot fome about him neetc, haue out of malice 
 To the good Querne,po(Tert him with a (craple 
 That will vndoe her. To confume this too, 
 Cardinal! Ctuupmu is arriu'd, and lately, 
 As all thinke tor thisbufines. 
 
 t. Tis the Cardinal!; 
 
 And mcerely 10 rcuenge him on the Emperour, 
 For not beftowing on him it his asking, 
 The Archbiftopncke of 7"&<4,this is purpos'd. 
 
 a. I thinke 
 
 You haue hit the mavke j bat is't not cruel!, 
 fhat Oie fhould feele the fman of this : the Card ioall 
 Will haue h<s w.lt.and (he muft fall. 
 
 i. Tiswofall. 
 
 \rVe are too open heere to argoe this : 
 Let's thinke in priuate more- Ixetmt. 
 
 Seena Secunda. 
 
 The Life offing Hemy the Eight. 
 
 tbe King, 
 
 1 feare he will indeede ; well, let him ftauc them- bee 
 will haue all i thinke 
 
 Inter to the Lord Chamber!*;, the D u ^, t J tfjp. 
 
 fnrer Lord Chamber! atne t TvaAin tbu Letirr. 
 
 r LW, the Hcrf f , IO *T Lerd 
 care I h<4, [ faa, 9( U cbefcr,, 
 
 a S ,ht 
 
 , andaf tbfbtft knvdn the 
 Ncrnb Worn they trere read} la frt PHI for London, a nuut 
 rnj Lord O4nj&/> Camrmffion. andmatnr fomtr to.kf 
 m from mi, w,th ibtt rca/en Jut matfler mould bet fcru d b, - 
 
 Norf. WeUmetmyLor 
 
 Cbjm Good day to both your Graces. 
 
 Sufi'. How is the King ioiployd ? 
 
 Cham. I left him pnuate, 
 FuH of fad thoughts arid troubles. 
 
 N*f. What's the caufc? 
 
 Cham. It fecme) the Marriage with his Brothers Wifi 
 Ha's crept too neere his Conscience. 
 
 Suff. No, his Conference 
 Ha's crept too oeere another Ladie. 
 
 Norf. Tisfo; 
 
 This is the Cardinals doing . The King-Cardinal!, 
 That bJ.nde Priea.iike the eideft Srnnc of Fortune, 
 Turnes wtiat he lift. The King will know bun one day. 
 
 iifjf. PrayGodhedoe, 
 H'l netirr know himfelfe elfe. 
 
 Nirf. How holily he woikes in all hi? bufineffe, 
 And with what reale? For trow he has crackt the Leagoe 
 Betwmi ?s & the Emperor (the Queens great Nephew; 
 He diues into the Kings Soule, and there Ic alters 
 Dangers, doubts, wringing of the Confcience, 
 Ftaies, and defpaues, and all ihcfe for hu Marriage. 
 And out of all thefe,to reftore the King, 
 He counfcls a Diuorce.a lolfe of her 
 That like a Jewell, has hung twenty yeares 
 About his necke, yet neuer loft her luftte; 
 Of her that loues him with that excellence, 
 That Angels loue good men with : Euen of her, 
 That when rhe greateft ftroakeof Fortune falls 
 Will blefle the King : and is not this courfe pio ? 
 
 CWi.Heauen keep me from fuch councrLtit mofl true 
 Thefenewetareeoexy where. euery tongue fpeaki em, 
 And euery true heart weepesfor't. Allthacda ic 
 Locke into thefe affaires, fee this mam end, 
 The French Kings Sifter. Heaven will one dajr open 
 The Kings eyes, that fo long haue flrpt vpon 
 This bold bad man. 
 
 Suff. And free rs from his flauery, 
 
 Norf. We had need pray, 
 And heartily, for our del (iterance; 
 Or this imperious man will wortc vsH 
 From Princes into Pages : all ment hononrt 
 I ic like one lump* before hitn.to be fafhioo'd 
 Inco what pitch he pleafe. 
 Suf. For me^ny Lords, 
 I loue him not,nor feare him.there's mv Crecde: 
 As 1 am made without him.fo lie ftand, 
 1 f the King pleafe : his Carfes and his bit (Tings 
 Touch me alike: th'are breath ! 001 beleeoe in. 
 I knew hrim.and I know him ; fo I leaae hirn 
 To him that made him proud ; the Pope. 
 
 Norf. Let's in ; 
 
 And with fome other bufmes.put the King; 
 From tlicfcfad thoughts.that work too much vpoo him: 
 My Lord,youlbeajevs compaay? 
 
 Cham Excufeme, 
 
 T he Kjngha'sfent me otherwhere: Befid 
 You'l finde amoft vnfit time to diftutbe htm; 
 Health to your Lordftups. 
 
Norfolk. Thankes my good Lotd CktnAtrtam*. 
 Exit Lard CkamhrLvu, cndtbt Kmg *a*v tbt C*rt+>t 
 
 Suf. How fad he lookev: lure he is much sffiitfctL 
 
 Kin. Who's there? H<? 
 
 Ntrf. Pray God he be not angry. ( feiu 
 
 Km. Who's there 1 fay? How dare yout!>ruA your 
 I nto my priuate Meditations > 
 WhoamI? Ha? 
 
 Nerf. A gracious King, that pardons all offences 
 Malice ne'rc meant : Our breach of Duty this way. 
 Is bufineffe of Eftate; in which, we come 
 To know your Royall pleMure. 
 
 Kin. Ye are too bold: 
 
 Go too; lie make ye know your times of bufmefTe : 
 It this an howre for temporal! affaires ? He t 
 
 Enter iVoiftj aad Compel w with a (cmmflan. 
 Who's there ? my good Lord Cardinal! ? O my ffolfo. 
 The quiet of my wounded Confidence ; 
 Thou art a cure fit for a King; you'r welcome 
 Moft learned Reuerend Sir.tnto our Ktngdome. 
 Vfe vs,and it:My good Lord, haue great care, 
 I be not found a Talker. 
 
 Vol. Sir, you cannot; 
 
 I would your Grace would giue vs but an boar e 
 Of priaate conference. 
 
 Urn. Wcarcbufiejgot. 
 
 Ncrf. This Prieft ba's no pride in hitb ? 
 
 Suf. Nottofpeakeof: 
 I would not be fo ficlce though for his place: 
 But this cannot continue. 
 
 Warf. If it doe.lie venture one; have at him. 
 
 Sttf. I another . 
 
 Exeunt N<rf>0$ and Ssfoikf. 
 
 ITo/. YourGraceha s g.uen a Prefidcnt of wisdom* 
 Aboue all Princei.tn committing Freely 
 Your fcruple to the voycc of Chnftendome : 
 Who can be angry now? What Emiy reach you/ 
 The Spaniard tide by blood and fauour to her . 
 Muft now canfefle, if they hauc any goodnelTc, 
 The Tryali.iuft and Noble. All the Clerke>. 
 
 Smeane the learned ones in Gmftian Kingdomes) 
 aue their free voyeet. Rome (the Nurfe of Judgement; 
 Inuited by your Noble felfe,hath fcnt 
 One general! Tongue vnto vs. This good man, 
 This iuft and learned Prieft, Cardnall Camfeius % 
 Whom once more, I prefent ruto your Highneife. 
 
 Km. And once more in mine armcs 1 bid him welcome, 
 And thanke the holy Conclaue for their loues, 
 They haue fcnt me fuch a Man, I would haue wifh'd for. 
 Cam. Yoor Grace muft needs dcferue all ftrangrn looes, 
 You are fo Noble : To your Highneffe hand 
 I tender my Commiflion; by whofe venue, 
 The Court of Rome commanding . You my Lord 
 Cardinal! of/r{jp,are ioyn'd with me their Seraant, 
 In the vnpartiall Judging of this BofinefTe. (ted 
 
 Km. Twoequall men ; The Qjteenefhailbeacquain- 
 Fonhwith for what you come. Where's Garfaerl 
 
 Vl 1 know your Maiefty JM'S alwayes loo'd her 
 So deare in heai t, not to deny her that 
 A Woman of leffe Place might aske by Law; 
 Schollers aUow'd freely to argue for her: 
 
 KM. I.andthebefirhefhalthaue; and my fauour 
 To him that does beft, God foibid els : Cardinal^ 
 PmhseeallGarAw to me.my new Secretary. . 
 Ifind him a fit fellow. 
 
 Enter 
 
 You are the Kings now. 
 
 Card. Bat to be commanded 
 or euer by your Gracc.whofe hand ha's raU'd me. 
 
 Km. Come hither Gardner. 
 
 H'aRtes and vbiffers. 
 
 Coup. My Lordofrr^, ws noi one Dotor fan 
 In this mans place before him? 
 
 ml. Yes,hewas. 
 
 Canp. Washenotheldakaroedman^ 
 
 Ml. Yfure!y. 
 
 Caraf. Beleeue mt .there's an il! opinion fpread iheu, 
 Euen of your felfe Lord Cardinal!. 
 
 Wat. How? of me? 
 
 Camp They will not fticke to fay, you enuide him; 
 And fearing he would rife ( he wai fo venuous ) 
 Kept him aforra.gnenunfljll, which fogreeu'd him, 
 That he ran mad, and dide. 
 
 rd. Heau'ns peace be with him: 
 That's Chnfiian care enough : for liuing Murmurers. 
 There'* places of lebuke. He was a Foole; 
 For he would needs be vertuous. That good Fellow, 
 If 1 command him followes my appointment, 
 I will haue none fo necte els. Learne thi Brother, 
 Wcliuenotto be gnp'd by meaner perfons. 
 
 Kin. Deliucr ihu with modefty to th Queerx. 
 
 ExttGardmrr. 
 
 The moft conuenient place, thjt I can thinkt of 
 For fuch receipt of Learning. is Blick-Fryerj ; 
 There ye fhall meere about (his waighty buftne*. 
 My lfo , fee it furnifVd, O my Lord, 
 Would it nor gneue an able rr.an to leaue 
 So fweet a Bedfellow? But Confcience.Coafc 
 O 'tis 4 tender plate, and 1 mufl leaue her. 
 
 Scena Tertta. 
 
 Eatf Aune'BuUeD, aod an old Laify . 
 
 At. Not for that nei ther;lierc's the pang that pinchrs. 
 H.s HighneiTe.hauing liu'd fo long with her. and fte 
 So good a Lady, that no Tongue could euet 
 Pronounce Uifhonour of her; by my life, 
 She oeuet knew harmt-domg: Oh.nowaftrt 
 So many courfes of the Sun er.throancd. 
 Still growing m a Maiefty and pompe.the whicb 
 To leaue, a thoufand fold more bitter, then 
 *Tis fweet at fuft t 'acquire After this ProcejTc. 
 To gtue her the auaunc.it ts a pit ty 
 Would moue a Monfter. 
 
 OULa. Hearts of moft hard temper 
 Melt aad lament for her. 
 
 A*. Oh Gods will, much better 
 She ne'rc had knowne porape ; though't be temporal!, 
 Yet if that qoarrell Fortune, do diuorce 
 It from the bearer, 'tis a fufFerance, panging 
 As fowle and bodies feuermg. , 
 
 OldL. Alas poare Lady, 
 Shee's a frnnger now agatne. 
 
 Ae. So much the more 
 Muft piny drop vpen her ; verily 
 I fweare.tis better to be lowly borne. 
 
 And 
 
The Life 0/Xjqg Henry the Eight. 
 
 And range with bumble iium in Content, 
 Then co be perk'd vp in a gliftriog griefe, 
 And weare * golden for row. 
 
 OldL. Ourcooccoc 
 U OUT b*fl haoing. 
 
 AIM.- By my troth, and Maidenhead. 
 I wouldnotbeaQuetne. 
 
 Old.L. Befhrew me, 1 would, 
 And ventureMaidenhead for't,and Co would you 
 For all this fpiceof your Hipocrifie: 
 You that haue fo fake parts of Woman on you, 
 Haue (too) a Woman* heart, which eur yet 
 AfFcacdEminenee.Wealth.Soueraignty; 
 Which, to fay fooch,ar BIciTiogs; and which guifts 
 (Suing your mincing) the capacity 
 Of your loft Chiuerell Confcicnce.would rccciue , 
 If you might pleafe to ftietch it 
 
 Amt. Nay, good troth. 
 
 OidJL. Yes troth. 8c iroth;you Would not be a Queen? 
 
 Arait. No, not for all die riches voder Heauen. 
 
 Old-L.T\t ftrangeja threepence bow'd would hire roe 
 Old as I am, tc Queene it : but I pray you, 
 What t h inkc you of aD wcheffe ? Hau* you limbs 
 Tobeire that load of Tide ? 
 
 Aa. No in truth. 
 
 Otd.L Then you are weakly made jplucke off a little, 
 I would not be a young Count in your way, 
 For more then blufhing comes to: If yourbacke 
 Cannot voochfafe this burthen, us too weak 
 Euer to get a Boy. 
 
 jln. How you doe raikc; 
 1 fweare againe, I would not be a Qweene, 
 For alt the world: 
 
 Old.L. InfaitH.forlittleEngland 
 Y,ou'Id venture an eroballing: Imyfelre 
 Would for Cern,aruttnp>ire, although there long '4 
 No more to ih' Oowne but that : Lo, who comes here t 
 
 Eater LerJihawberiaait. (know 
 
 Tf.Cbam.Gcad mo:row Ladies; what wer'c worth to 
 The feeret of your conference? 
 
 Aa.My good Lord, 
 
 Not your demand; it values not your asking ; 
 OinMiflns Sorrowes we were P'ttying. 
 
 Cham. It was a gentle bufincfle.and becomming 
 The action of good women, there it hope 
 All wiU be well. 
 
 An. NowIprayGod,^w. 
 
 Chart. You beare 2 gentle minde^fe heau'nly bleffings 
 follow futh Creatures That you may. faire Lady 
 P<?rceiueJ Tpcake fmcerdy, and high notes 
 Tane of your many vert ues; the Kings Mbiefljr 
 Commends his good opinion ofyou.toyoir.and 
 Doe's purpofe honour to you no Icfle flowing, 
 Then Marchioncife of Prmbrpokf; to which Title, 
 A Thoufand pound ayeaie, Annual] fupport, 
 Out ofhiCrace,he addes. 
 
 Aa j doe not know 
 
 What kmde of my obedience,! fhoold tender; 
 Moieihcn my AIl,is Nothing: Nor my Prayers 
 Ae not words duely hallowed; nor my WiAies 
 More wodh.thcn empty vanities : yer Prayers 
 Are all I ran teturne. Befeech your Lord/riip, 
 Vovichfafc to fpeake my thankes,and my obedience, 
 As from a falufhmg Handmaid, to his Higrwiefle; 
 Whofe health and Royalty 1 pray for. 
 
 Own. Lady; 
 I fcsU not fails fapprooe the faire conceit 
 The Xing hath of you. I hauepeto&'d her vJI, 
 Bec-aty and Honour in her zrc fo mingled, 
 That they haue caught the King : and who knowes yet 
 But from this Lady , may proceed a lernme. 
 To lighten all this lie. He to the King, 
 And lay I (poke with you. 
 
 An- My honour'd Lord. 
 
 0/J L. Why this it is : See. fee, 
 1 haue beene begging fixteeneyeares in Court 
 (Am yet a Courtier beggetly) nor could 
 Come pat betwixt too early, and too late 
 For any fuit of pounds: and you, (oh fate) 
 A very fr/h Fifti hecie ; fye,fye,fye vpon 
 This compel'd fortune : haue your mouth fild vp, 
 Before you open ic. 
 
 An. This is ftrange to me, 
 
 OldL. How tafts it? Is it bitter? Forty petKe>no; 
 There was a Lady once (tis an old Story) 
 That would not be a Queene, that would (he not 
 For all the mud in Egypt ; bue you heard ii ? 
 
 An. Come you are pleafant. 
 
 OU.L. With your Ibeame.Icoold 
 O're- mount the Latke: The Marchioneflenf 
 A thoufand pounds a ycare, for pure rcfpetf ? 
 No other obligation ? by my Life, 
 That promifet mo tboufands t Honours trains 
 Is longer then his fore-skirt ; by this time 
 I know your backe will beare a Dutchdfc. Say, 
 Are yon not flronger then you were? 
 
 An. Good Lady, 
 
 Make yout felfe mirth with your particular fancy, 
 Andleauemeouton't. Wooldl had oo be tog 
 Ifthis falutemyblooda tot; it fzintsme 
 To thinke what folio wes. 
 The Queene is comfortleffe. ano wre forgetful) 
 In our tcflg abfencejpray doe not deJtcer, 
 What hcere y "haue heard to her. 
 
 Ottl. Whit doe you thinke me 
 
 Sccna Qtk 
 
 uarta. 
 
 Ltrr rat ftrjfrt. villa jlwtftltttr waxta ; next them nrc 
 Strifat 'atbeh^atffDoScrt'.afterlhfM. At 'Bi/lvy of 
 Caiterttvy at. at ; tfttr him, the Bfiefs tfLmctke, l,, 
 Refbtfttr, aiiS. Afafb: N<xt then, vth fcait fall 
 diftantt,fotl<n9ti a Ctniltmaa bfartng the Purjt, wak tbf 
 gr**t Stfle, a*d a Carduudt Hal Then ntfr K flt l*- 
 nng eeb a Siltur Creffe Then * Centlar.an r/ltr t>*re. 
 kftikd^arccmpanj'eJvitbaSrrgeaHiat Artnn, itarttie^ 
 Silutr Mtet : Ttttn tva Gtnllemert beerng tite prat 
 SJufi P.Ber, -. Afurtl*m,JU*tjtHi. tketw Cardinal:, 
 tva Noblemnpitk the Sword and A-faff. The Kmg t^f, 
 fUtt -utdtr the Ctitb of State The tan Car&ntts fit 
 under him at ludgr,. ^ be g*eet ukei fhrc foirv d,- 
 (laxccfrom thf Kig. The 'Btjlnf, plan tbtmftUMS on 
 tMkfietkt Con MBMIMV of a Cnfftry>. "Bit* tk< 
 iht Strfitt . The Ltrtbft text the B,iltft. Tbrtfl .///< 
 Ant*dantsft*di cannoHem trderafaut the Stage. 
 
218 
 
 The Life ofKjng Heny the Eight. 
 
 Car, Whll'ft our CommifTjon from Rome is read, 
 Let filence be commanded. 
 What's the need? 
 It hath already publiquely bene read. 
 And on all fides ch'Authority allow'd. 
 You may then fpare that time. 
 
 Car. Bee'tfo.proeeed, 
 
 Scri. Say, Henry K . of England, come into the Court. 
 
 Kincof" 
 . Heere. 
 
 Crier. Henry King of England,&c. 
 
 . Say, Kothirint Queene of England, 
 Come into the Court. 
 
 Critr. Kithtnne Queeneof England,8ce. 
 
 Tht Queene malys no anfaer, rtfet out efbtr ("hair*, 
 goti about tht Court^cerfitf tt the Kia^ t aadk>?telet at 
 his Feetf. Thin frtakgi . 
 Sir.IdefireyoudomeRightandluftice, 
 And to beftow yout pitty on me; for 
 I am a moft poore Woman, and a Stranger, 
 Borne out of your Dominions : having heere 
 No Judge indifferent, nor nomore affurancc 
 Ofequall Friendship and Proceeding. Alas Sir 
 In what haue I offended you ? What caufe 
 Hath my behauiour giuen to your difpleafure, 
 That thus you (hould proceeds to put me off. 
 And take your good Grace from me ? Heauen w itnefle, 
 I haue bene to you, a true and humble Wife, 
 At all times to your will conformable : 
 Euerin feare to kindle your Diflike, 
 Yia,fubie& to your Countenance : Glad , or forty, 
 A* I faw it inclin'd ? When was the houre 
 1 euer contradifted your Define ? 
 Or made it noi mine too? Or which of your Friends 
 Haue I not ftroue to loue, although I knew 
 He were mine Enemy .' What Friend of mine, 
 That had to him deriu'd your Anger,did 1 
 Continue in my Liking? Nay.gaue notice 
 He was from hence difcharg'd ?Sir, call to mino'e, 
 That I haue becne your Wife, in this Obedience, 
 Vpward of twenty yeares, and haue bene blefi 
 With many Chi Idren by you . J fin the courfc 
 And procefTe of this time, you can report. 
 And proue it too, againft mine Honor, aught ; 
 My bond to Wedlocke, or my Loue and Dutie 
 Agajnftyour Sacred Perfon; in Gods name 
 Turne me away : and let the fowl'ft Contempt 
 Shut doore vpon me, and fo giue me vp 
 Tothe flmp'ftkindeofluftice. Pleafeyou,Sir, 
 The King your Father, was reputed for 
 A Prince molt Prudent ; of an excellent 
 And vnmatch'd Wit, and Judgement. Ferdi-ianiL 
 My Father, King of Spaine, was reckon'd one 
 The wired Prince, h a t there had retgn'd, by many 
 A yeare before. It is not to be queftion'd, 
 That they had gather 'd a wifeCouncell to them 
 Of eueryRealme. that did debate this Bufmefle, 
 Who deem'd our Marriage lawful. Wherefore I humbly 
 Befeech you Sir, to fpare me, rill I may 
 Be by my Friends in Spaine^duis'd ; whofeCpunfaile 
 1 will implore. Ifnot,i'ihnameofGod 
 Your pleafure be fulfill'd. 
 
 Wrf. You haue hcere Lady. 
 [And of your choice) thefe Reuerend Fathers, men 
 Of fmgular Intcgrity.and Learning ; 
 Yea, tbe elefl o'th'Land, who are affembled 
 Fo pleadc your Caufe. Jt (hall be therefore boodeiTe, 
 
 That longer you defire the Court, as well 
 Foryourownequi,a tore&fle 
 What is vnfetled in the King. 
 
 Camp. His Grace 
 
 Hath fpoken well, andiuftly: Therefore Madam, 
 It's fit this Royall Seflion do proceed, 
 And that /'without delay,) tbeir Arguments 
 Be now produc'd.and heard. 
 
 . Lord Cardinal!, to you I fpeake. 
 
 Wol. Your pleafure, Madam. 
 
 $& Sir, I am about to weepe ; but thinking thai 
 We are a Qaeene (or long hjue dream'd fo) certaine 
 The daughter of a King, my drops of teares, 
 lie turne to fparkes of fire. 
 
 "W. Be patient yet. 
 
 Q*. 1 wi(l. when you are kumbl ; Nay before, 
 OrGodwillpunifhme. Idobeleeue 
 (Induc'd by potent Circumftances) that 
 You are mine Enemy, and make my Challenge, 
 You (hall not b my Judge. For it is you 
 Haue blownethisCoate, betwixt my Lord,and re 
 (WhichGods dew quench) therefore.I fay againe, 
 I vtterly abhorre ;yea,from my Souk 
 Refufe you for my ludge, whom yet once more 
 I hold my moft malicious Foe,and thinkenot 
 At all a Friend to truth. 
 
 trol. IdoprofeiTe 
 
 You fpeake not like your felfe : who eueryrt 
 Haoe flood to Charity ,and difplayd th'effefls 
 Ofdifpofitton gentle, and of wifedome, 
 Ore-topping womans powre.Madam.you do me wrong 
 1 haue no Spleene againft yoo,nor iniuftice 
 For you, or any : how farre 1 haue proceeded, 
 Or how farre further (Shall) is warranted 
 By a Commiffion from the ConARorie, 
 Yea.the whole Confift or ie of Rome. You charge me. 
 That I haue blowne this Coale : I do deny it, 
 The King is prefent : If it be knowne to him, 
 That I gainfay my Deed, how may he wound, 
 And worthily my Falfehood, yea, as much 
 Asyou haue done my Truth. If he know 
 That 1 am free of your Report, he kno v?s 
 1 am not of your wrong. Therefore in him 
 It lies to cure me, and the Cure is to 
 Remoue thefe Thoughts from you. The which before 
 His HighnefTefhall fpcake in, I do befecch 
 You(gracious Madam) to vnthinkc your fpeking, 
 And to fay fo no more. 
 
 Syeen. My Lord, my Lord, 
 I am a fimple woman, much too weake 
 Tor^ofe your cunning.Y'are meek, & humble-mouth'd 
 You figne your Place, and Calling, in full feeming, 
 Wich Meekenede and Humilitie : but your Heart 
 Ii cramm'd with Arrogancie, Spleene, and Pride. 
 You haue by Fortune, and his Highnefle fjuors, 
 Gone flightly o're lowe Ileppes,and now are mounted 
 Where Powres are your Retainers, and your words 
 (Domeftickes to you) ferue your will, as't pleafe 
 Your felfe pronounce their Office. I muft tell you, 
 You tender morey our per Tons Honor, then 
 Your high proft men Spirituall. That agen 
 I do refufe you for my ludge, and heere 
 Before you al/, Appeale vnto the Pope, 
 To bring my whole Caufe Tore his Holinefle, 
 And to be iudg'd by him. 
 
 She Curt/itl tt the King, andefftrt to dnert- 
 
Tbe Life </Kjng Hwy the Eight. 
 
 z\7 
 
 Camp, The Queene is obflinate, 
 Stubbor ne to lattice, apt to accttfe it.and 
 Difdainfull to be Hide by 't; tts not well . 
 Shee's going away. 
 
 K.ta. Call her agtine. 
 
 Crier. Katknvee. Q,jof England, ccme iOCO the Court. 
 
 Gem. Vfb. Madam .you ate cald backe. 
 Qt. What need you note itfpray you keep your way, 
 When you are caidietume- Now the Lord helpe, 
 TKcy vcxe me paft my patience.pray youpaffe onj 
 I will not tarry; no, nor euer more 
 Vpon this bufinefle my appearance make. 
 In any of cheir Courts. 
 
 extigwmt. 
 
 Thac man i'tir world.who fhall report he h&' 
 
 A better Wife,Iet him in naught be truftcd. 
 
 For fpeaking fzlfe in that ; thou art alone 
 
 (If thy rare qualities, fwect gcmlenelfe, 
 
 Thy meekncffe Saint-life, Wife-like Gouernmem, 
 
 Obeyingincommanding.and thy parts 
 
 Soueraigneand Pious els.conld fpeaketheeout) 
 
 The Queene of earthly Qucenes : She'i Noble borne f 
 
 And like her true Nobilky ,fh has 
 
 Carried her feife towards me. 
 
 Wal. Moft gtacious Sir, 
 In humbled manner I rcquireyour Higbnes, 
 Thar it fhall pleafe you to declare in hearing 
 Of all thefc eai(for where I am rob d and bound. 
 There muft 1 be vnlooi 'd, although not there 
 At once.snd fully fatisfide) whether euer I 
 Did broach thisbufines to your Highnei.or 
 Laid any fcruple in your way. which might 
 I nduce you to the queftion on'uor euer 
 Hauc to you, but with thankes toGod for fuch 
 A Royall Lady, fpake one, the leal) word (hat might 
 Be to the pteiudicc of her prcfent State, 
 Or touch of her good Perfon ? 
 
 K:a. My Lord Cardinal), 
 I doeexcureyou ;yea, vpon mine Honour, 
 I free you frorn't : You are not to bt taught 
 That you haue many enemies, that know not 
 Why they are fo; but like to VjliageCune*, 
 Berlce when their fellowei doe By fame of theft 
 The C^ueeneispor in anger;yV excus'd; 
 But will you be more uiiVirVde? You euer 
 Haue wifh'd th rtceping of this bufine,neuer dcfir'd 
 It to be ftir'd; but oft haut hmdied.ofi 
 The part" ges nude toward it; on my Honoor, 
 I fpeake my good Lord Cu dnall, to thii point; 
 And thus farre cleare him. 
 Now, what mou'd me too't, 
 
 ! will be bold with time and your attention : (too't; 
 Then marke th'inducement Thus it carnc. ; giue heede 
 My Confciencc firft rcceiu'd a tendetnes, 
 Scruple.and pncke.on certaineSpfechetter'd 
 By th Biihop of J<;j,then French EmbaiTador, 
 Who had beent hithef.fent on the debating 
 And Marriage 'twixi theDukeofOr/*i0w,and 
 Our Daughter M*ry~ . rth'Progrtfl'eoft.hisbufines, 
 Ere a determinate te^olution. hec 
 (1 meanc the BiOiop) did require a refpite, 
 Wherein he might the King his Lord aduerttfe, 
 Whether our Daughter wte legitirrunc, 
 Rcfpedmg this our Marnage with the Dowager, 
 Sometimej outBroihcn Wife. Thwrefpue fhookc 
 
 The bofome of my Conference, cnter'd me; 
 
 Yea, with a fpitxing power and made : o tremble 
 
 The region ofmy BreaA, which forc'd fuch way 
 
 That many maz'd cooGderin&t.did throng 
 
 And prcfl in with this Cauaon. Firft.me ihoughc 
 
 I flood not in the fmile of Heaucn, who had 
 
 Commanded Nature, that my Ladies wombc 
 
 If tc conceiu'd a male-cbild by me, fhould 
 
 Doe no more Offices of life too't; then 
 
 The Graue does to th 1 dead : For her Male Jffue, 
 
 Or dfde where they were made, or fhonly after 
 
 This world had ayt'd them. Hence 1 tooke a thought, 
 
 This was a lodgement on me,that my Kingdorne 
 
 ( Well wotrhjr the beft Heyre o'th' World) (hould noi 
 
 Be gladded in't by rne.Then followes.that 
 
 I weigh 'd the cUnger which my Realmes (rood in 
 
 By this my llTucs raile.and that gaue to me 
 
 Many a groaning throw : thuj hulling in 
 
 The wild Sea of my Co n f c i en ce,I did fteere 
 
 Toward this remedy, whereupon we are 
 
 Now prefent Ueere together:that'*to fay, 
 
 1 meant to reflifie my Confcience, which 
 
 1 then did feele ful' ficke.andjret not well. 
 
 By all the Reuerend Farheri of the Land, 
 
 And Doctors letrn'd. Firft 1 began \<\ priuate, 
 
 W\ih you mj Lord ofLmcfhe, you remember 
 
 How voder rny opprcflion I did icekc 
 
 When 1 fir fi mou'd you. 
 
 B. Lin. Very well my Ltedge. 
 
 Kin 1 haue fpoke long, br pleax'd your fclfe to fay 
 How farre you fausfide me. 
 
 Lin. Sopieafeyour Highncs, 
 The queflion did at firfl fo Itagger me, 
 Bearing a State of mighty moment in't. 
 And confequence of dread, that 1 committed 
 The daring ft Counfaile which I had to doubt, 
 And did enursre your Highnes to this courfe, 
 Which you are running hcere. 
 
 Kin. (then mou'd you. 
 My Lord ofO>Bf<ru77,and got your leaoe 
 -To make thii prefent Summons vnfoHcited. 
 I left no Reuerend Peifon inthisCourt; 
 But by particular confent proceeded 
 Vndet youi hands and Scales; therefote goe on. 
 For no diflikei'th' world gmft theperlon 
 Of (he good Queene ; but the iharpe thorny porncs 
 Of my illeadged reafons. driues this forward : 
 Prouc bot our Marriage lawfull, by my Life 
 And Kingly Dignity, we arc contented 
 To weareour mortal! State to come, with her, 
 (Kathtrmt our Qu^een*) before rhe primefl Creature 
 Tim'! Parragon'do'th' World 
 
 Cumf. So pleafe your Highncs, 
 The Queene bting abfenr, tii a needful! fitnefiV, 
 That we adioumethis Court till further day; 
 Meane whilconuft be ao amefi motion 
 Madetothe Queene to can backehet Appeale 
 She intend! vncohisHoliueffe. 
 
 Ki*. Imaypercetue 
 
 Thef Cardinals rnfle with me : I abhorre 
 This dilatory Ooih, and cricket of Rome. 
 My Icarn'd and vrelbeloued Seruanc Craamtr 9 
 Prrthee recume.with thy approth: I know, 
 My comfort comes along : breake vp the Court ; 
 ] fay, fet on. 
 
 Exeunt, in manner ai thrj enter' i. 
 v 1 
 
mg Henry the Eight. 
 
 43us Tertiuf. ScenaTrima. 
 
 . Tike thy lute wench, 
 My Soult growes fad with .roubles, 
 ing, and difptrf. 'em if ihoo cartft: lesuc working: 
 
 SONO. 
 
 ORfhentwhb bu L*tmuuleTrtti t 
 Jlnd tht MMtKtainettft ih*tfrt*u t 
 Bt> tbtmftluifwbia In did fog . 
 Tabu Mupckft Pl**ts and Fl*nn 
 EutrffmS', " Suni and Sbwert. 
 
 Envy thing that kttrfblm 
 
 Hl *Mr hevbtf tbta Uyby. 
 Jafwtei M -filis f*b An. 
 KUiinf asrt t 
 
 Enter 4 Gentleman. 
 
 How now ? 
 
 Crat. />. nd't plaf* your Crace,the two great Cardinals 
 WaltinUwprefence. 
 
 ^w:f> Would they fpeake with me ? 
 
 Cmt, They wil'd roe fay fo Madam. 
 
 Q*in. Pray their Graces 
 To come neere.- what can be their bu fines 
 Vith me, a poore wcakc woman,falne from favour ? 
 ! doe not like their camming; now I thinke on't , 
 They fliould bee good men, their affaires as righteous : 
 Jut all Hoo4s,make not Monkes. 
 
 Enter tbt twc C*rdi*Ui> Vilfo & Cimpitn. 
 
 tfalf. peace to your Highnefle, 
 
 Quetn. Your Grace? find n heers part of a Houfwife, 
 'I would be all) agaie.fi the worft may hippen: 
 iVhat are your pleasures with me,reuerem Lords ? 
 
 Wei. May It pleafe you Noble Madam, to withoVtw 
 [nto your priuate Chamber; we (hall give you 
 The full <ufe of our eowm'mg. 
 
 Quten. Speake it heere. 
 
 Thet e's nothing I hue done yet o' my Conrcienee 
 Defer ue$ a Corner : would all other Women 
 Could fpeake thii with as free a Sotile as I doe. 
 My Lotdi.1 care not (fomuch 1 amhappy 
 Aboueanumber) ifroyaaions 
 Weretti'debyeu'rytongoe.eu'ryeye faw'eoi, 
 Enuy end bsfe opinion fet againft'em, 
 1 know my life (o euen. If your Vufines 
 Seeke me out, and that way I am Wife in 5 
 Out with it boldly -. Troth loues open dealing. 
 
 ford. Tint* eft ttgc te meat it aaegritas P.egina fcririflim 
 
 Qute. O good my Lord/io Latin ; 
 I am not fuch a Truant fince my comming, 
 A not to know the Language I haue liu'd in : (ous 
 A ftrange Tongue makes my caufe more ftrange.fufpiti- 
 Pray fpeake in Englifli ; heere Jue feme will thanke you, 
 If you fpeake truth, for their poore Mifiris fake ; 
 Beleeue me fheha' had much wrong. Lord Cardinal^ 
 The willing' 3 fnmcl euer yet committed, 
 Maybeabfolu'din EngltOt. 
 Card. Noble Lady, 
 
 lorry my integrity inoui oreea f 
 (And fcruice to his Msiefly and you) 
 So deep* fufpition, where all faith was meant; 
 We come not by the way of Accusation, 
 To taint that honour cuery good Tongue bleflts; 
 Nor to betray you any waytoforrow; 
 You haue too much good Lady : But ro know 
 How you ftand minded in the waighty difference 
 Betweene the King and you,and to deliuer 
 (L ike free and hont-it men) out tut) opinions, 
 And comforts to our caufe. 
 
 Camp. Moflhonour'd Madam, 
 My Lord of Ybrke, out of his Noble nature, 
 Zeale and obedience heflill bore your Grace, 
 Forgetting (likt good man) your late Cenfure 
 Both of bis truth and him (which was too fane) 
 Offers, as I doe,ie a figne of peace, 
 Hi $ Seruice, and his Coonfell. 
 To betray me. 
 
 My Lords, I thankeyou both for your good wills, 
 
 Ye fpeake like honeft men, (pray God ye prouefo) 
 
 But how ro make ye (bdainly an Anfwere 
 
 In fuch a poynt of weight, fo neere mine Honour, 
 
 (More neere my Life 1 fare) with my weake wit; 
 
 And to fuch men of graimy and learning; 
 
 In truth I know not. 1 was fet at worke, 
 
 Among my Maids.full little (God knowes)looking 
 
 Either for fuch men. or fuch bufineiTe; 
 
 For her fake that I haue beene, for 1 fcele 
 
 ThelaftfitofrryGreacnefTe; good your Graces 
 
 Lee me haue time and Councell for my Caufe : 
 
 Ah'., lama Woman frendJefle.hopelefle. 
 
 M. Madam, 
 
 You wrong the Kings loue with thefe feares, 
 Your hopej and friends are infinite. 
 
 Quin. In England, 
 
 Bur little for my profit can you thinke Lords, 
 Thar any Englifh nun dare gtue me Councell? 
 Or be a knowne friend 'gainft his Highr.es pleafure, 
 Though he be gro wne fa defperate to be honeft) 
 And liue a Su-bieft ? Nsy foifooth, my Friends, 
 They that mult weigh out my afBliftions, 
 They that my truft muft grow to, liue not heere* 
 They are (as all my other comforts) far hence 
 In mineowne Countrey Lords. 
 
 C*mp. 1 would youi Grace 
 Would leaue your greefes.and take my Counfell. 
 
 $t*t*. How Sir? 
 
 Camf. Put your maine caufe into the Kings protection, 
 Hee's iouing and mod gracious ' Twill be much, 
 Both for your Honour better, and vour Caufe : 
 Forifthetryallofthe Lawo'retakeye, 
 You! part away difgrae'd. 
 
 U*l. He tels you rightly.. 
 
 guts*. Ye tet! me what ye wifli for both^ny mine : 
 Isthis yourChnftian Councell ? Out vpon ye. 
 Heauenisabooeallyet; there fits a lodge. 
 That no King can corrupt. 
 
 C<uaf. Your rage miftakes vs. 
 
 *Htteer* Fhe more fliajne for yr,ho!y men I thought ye 
 Vpon my Soule two rcacrend Cardinal! Venues: 
 But Cardinal! Sins,and hollow hearts I feare ye t 
 Mend em for flume my Lords; Isthis your coaifort? 
 The Coidiall that ye bring a wVetched Lady ? 
 A woman loft among ye, laugh't at, fcorod 9 
 I wUlnotwirhyehaifemymiferie*, 
 
I haue more Charity. But fey I wara'dyei 
 Takeheed, for heauensfaketake heed, leoft at once 
 The burthen ofmy ferrowes, fall vpon ye. 
 
 Car. Madam, this it * mere diftrs&ion, 
 You come the good we offer, into enuy . 
 
 Syti. Ye tumem* into nothing. Woe vpon ye, 
 And ail fuch felfc Profeflbrs. Would yon haue me 
 (Ifyou hsueany luftice.eny Piety, 
 If ye be any thing but Churchmens habits) 
 Put my ficke oufc into his hands, that hacer me t 
 Alaska's bam (Vd me hit Bed already. 
 Hii Loue, too long ago. I am old my lords, 
 And all the fellow (hip I hold now with him 
 Is onely my Obedience. Whit can happen 
 To me, aboue this wreuhedncffc t Au yourStodVea 
 MaVe me aCutfeJike this. 
 
 Camp. Your feates are worfe. 
 
 Q* Haue 1 liu'd thus long (let me fpeake my feHe, 
 Since Venue Andes no ftiendt)a Wife.* true one? 
 A Woman (1 dare fay without Vainglory) 
 Neuer yet branded with Sufpition? 
 Hane I, with all tny Bill A fictions 
 Still met the King >Lou'd him next Heau WObey'd htm? 
 Bio (out of fondnefle) fuper ftidout to him ? 
 AlmoA forgot my Ptayre* to content him ? 
 And am I thus rewarded ? Tit not well Lords. 
 Bring me a conftant woman to her Husband, 
 One (tut oe're dffeam'd a loy, beyond his pleafore j 
 And to that Woman f when (he has done moft) 
 Yet wili I idde to Honor; a great Patience. 
 
 Car. Madam,you wander from the good 
 Weaymeat. 
 
 Q. My Lord, 
 
 Idarenot make my fclfefo goiltie, 
 To gioe vp williogly thai Noble Title 
 Your Mafter wed me to ; nothing but death 
 Shalt e'rt dtucrce my Dignities. 
 
 Car. Praybeareme. 
 
 ^ Would 1 had never trod this EngSft Earth, 
 Or felt the Flatteries that grow vpan itt 
 Ye haue Angels 'FacesjbotHeauenknowes your hearts. 
 What will become of menow,wretcbed Lady ? 
 I am the rooft vnhappy Woman lining. 
 Alts (poore Wencnes)where8renow yourForrunes t 
 Shipwrack'd vpon a Kingdoms, where noPttty , 
 No Friends, no Hope,no Kindred weepe for me > 
 Almoft no Graue allow'd me ? Like the Lilly 
 That once was Miftris of the Ftdd,and fiouri&'d, 
 
 He hang my head, and perifti. 
 C" Vjt 
 
 your Grace 
 
 Could but be brought to know.oor Ends are honcft, 
 Youi'd feele more comfort. Why (hold wef good Lady) 
 Vpon what caofe wrong you ?Alas,our Places, 
 The way of our Profcnlon is againft it ; 
 We ere to Cure fuch fen-owes, not to fowe 'em. 
 For Goodnefle fake, eonfidr what yon do, 
 How you may hurt your ielre: I, vtterly 
 Grow from the Kings Acquaintance, by this Carriage. 
 The hearts of Princes kifo Obedience, 
 So much they loue it. But to flubborne Sptrks. 
 They fwell and grow, as terrible at ftormcv 
 I know you haue a Gentle, Noble temper, 
 ASoule at euen at aCalme; Pray think* va, 
 Thofe we profeBe.Peace.makeTs.priends.afidSerOJnts. 
 
 C**p. Mtdam.you'l nnde it To i 
 You wrong your Venues 
 
 With inefeweake Women* feares. AJtfoble Spirit 
 
 As yours was, pot into you, euet carts 
 
 Such doubts as ralfeCoinc from it. The King loucsyov 
 
 Beware youloofj it not :For vs(if you pleafe 
 
 To truft v in your bufineffe)we ire ready 
 
 To yfc our moft Studies, in yoor feruice. 
 
 OH. I>o what ye wil!,my Lords -. 
 And pray fctgiue me ; 
 If I haucTs'dmy felfe rnmannerly, 
 You know I am a Woman, lacking wit 
 To make a feemcly anfwer ro fuch pcrfont . 
 Prav do my teruice to his Maieflic, 
 He ha's my heart yet, and (hall bauemy Prayers 
 White I aH haue my life. Come reuerehdPathew , 
 Brftow your Coun<Is on rr*. She now begges 
 That little thought when (he fet footing heere, 
 She (hould haue bought h Oignitie* fo deerc. 
 
 Scena Secunda. 
 
 aadLard 
 
 Ntrf. If you will now vnite in your Complaints, 
 And force them wuh a Conftancy.the Cardinal! 
 Cannot Aand vnder them. If yov omit 
 The offer of this time.I cannot promifc, 
 But ihat yoo (ball fuflainc oioe new difgracet. 
 With thefe you beare ahcadie. 
 
 S*r. lamioyfuli 
 
 To meete the leaft occa/ton, that may giueme 
 Remembrance of my Fathec*in-Law, the Duke, 
 To be reoeng'd on him. 
 
 Sf, Which of the Peeres 
 Haue vncontemn'd gone by him, or at ieaft 
 Strangely negfedr d? When did he regard 
 The (lamp* of Nobieneffe in any perfon 
 Outofhimrelfe? 
 
 Cham. My Lords.you (pt alee your pleafures : 
 What he defenres of you and me, 1 know : 
 What we can do to him (though now the time 
 Giues way to vs) I much feare. Ifyoucanaot 
 Barre hit acreffe to'thTCing, neuer attempt 
 Any thing on turn : for he hath a Witduxafi 
 Ouer the King in's Tongue. 
 
 JVr. O feare htm not. 
 His fpeil in that is out : the King hath found 
 Matter againft him, that for euer marres 
 TheHony ofhis Language. No, he's iecltd 
 (Not to comeoff) in his difpleafore. 
 
 *-. Sir, 
 
 I (hould begldtoheatefochNeweiasthU 
 Once every hoore. 
 
 Xor. BIeeuc tt,thisis true. 
 In the Dinorce, his contrarie proceedings 
 Are all vnfblded : wherein be appcares. 
 Asl would wife mine Enemy. 
 
 Sar. How came 
 His pradifei to light? 
 
 Sf. Moft ftrangely. 
 
 Stir. O how? how t 
 
 Saf. The Cardinals Lenentothe Pope fnifcarrtcd, 
 
xio The LifeofQng Hemytke Eight. 
 
 And carfK to th'cye o th' ing, wheicin wai read 
 How that the Cardinal! did inneat bu HolinetTc 
 
 To (lay the Judgement o'lh Diuorce ; for if 
 It did take place, I do (quoth be) pcrceiue 
 My King U tangled to arfc&iou,to 
 A Creature of the Queene*. Lady Jt*t Tlmin, 
 
 Sir. Ha's the King this? 
 
 Smf. Ecletc?,t. 
 
 &r. Will this wofke? 
 
 Cham, The King in this perceioes him.how he coaftj 
 And hedges his owne way. But in this point, 
 All hisrrkkc* founder.aod he brings hit Phyfitkc 
 After his Patients death; the King already 
 Hath married thcfaire Lady. 
 
 Sur. Would h* had. 
 
 $nf. May you be happy in your wifli my Lord, 
 For 1 proiefleyou haue it. 
 
 Sifr. Nowallmyioy 
 Trace ibe Contortion. 
 
 S*f . My Amen too'c. 
 
 AV. Allmens. 
 
 saf. There's order gioen for her Coronation : 
 Marry this is yet but yon g. and may he left 
 To fome eares vnrecounted. But my Lords 
 She it a gallant Creature, and compleate 
 In rainde and feature. I perfwade me,rrom her 
 Will fall fome buffing to this Laud, which (ball 
 Initbememonz'd. 
 
 Smr. But will the King 
 Digeftthii Letter of the Cardinals ? 
 The Lord forbid. 
 
 Nor. Marry Amen. 
 
 S*f. No/io; 
 
 There be moc Wafpes that buz about his Nofe, 
 Will make this Ring the fooner. Cardinal! C**yei>u, 
 Is ftolnezwsy to Rome. hath 'tane no leaue, 
 Ha's left the caufe o'th'Ktng vnhandled, and 
 Is potted as the Agent of our Cardinal), 
 Tofecondall hisploc. J do aflure you, 
 The King cry'de Ha, at this. 
 
 Qj<u*. NowGodincenfehini} 
 And let him cty Ha,lowder. 
 
 Norf. But my Lord 
 When returnee Cranmtrt 
 
 Saf. Ke isicturn'd in hii Opinioni,which 
 Hsue f at isfied the King for his Diuorce, 
 Together with all famous Collrdges 
 Almoft in Chriftendome : fbonly (I beleeue) 
 His fecond Marriage fhall be publiOid.and 
 Her Coronation. Katbtrtne no more 
 Shall be call'd Queene. but PnnceOe Dowager, 
 And Widdow toPhnce^nW. 
 
 Ncr. This fame Cramer i 
 A worthy Fellow,iivdharh tane much paint 
 In the Kings bufineiTe. 
 
 S*f. He ha's , and we (hall fee hire 
 = or it. an Arch-by /hop, 
 
 Nor. Solheare. 
 
 S*f. Tisfo 
 
 Enter ffflfy srxt Cramrtll. 
 TheCardiroll. 
 
 Ntf. Obfetuc.obferue.hee's moody. 
 
 Car. The Packet CromvwtH, 
 Gau't you the King? 
 
 Cram. To his owne hand.m's Bed-chamber. 
 
 Card. Look'd heo'thrtfide of the Paper ? 
 
 He did vnfealc them, and the firfl be view'd, 
 He did it with a Serious mtnde i a hccde 
 Wu in his countenance. You h bad 
 Attend him hcere this Morning. 
 
 Card. Is he ready to come abroad/ 
 
 Crmu. Irhinkcbythubeif. 
 
 Card. Leaue me a while. Exit Crvnnetll. 
 
 It (hall be to the Dutches of A lenloi i. 
 The French Kings Sifter ; He (hall mirry het 
 A* JJ,rt,>No ; He no AwEdle*, for him. 
 There's more in't then faiieVifcge, &uB*> 
 No, weel no 'Bulttnt .- Speedily 1 wi(h 
 To heste from Rome. The Marrhiooeffe of Pcnbroke ? 
 
 Nor- He'cdifcontented. 
 
 5tf^. M a y be he hearcs the King 
 Does whet his Anger to him. 
 
 Sr. Sharpe enough, 
 Lord for thy luflice. 
 
 Car. The late Queenes Gentlewoman > 
 A KnightsDaughter 
 
 To be her M iftris Miflris ?The Queenes, Qucene r 
 This Candle burnes not cleere, 't ijTrrmft fnwtfe 11, 
 Then out it goes. What though I know her vcriuou. 
 And well deteruing ? yet 1 know her for 
 A fplceny Lutheran, and not wholfomc to 
 Our caufe, that flic (hould lye i'th'bofom* of 
 Our hard rul'd King. Agaioe.there is fprung vp 
 An Herecique, an Arch-one; Crtrnmer, one 
 Hath crawl'd into the fauourof the Kinc 
 And is his Oracle. 
 
 Nir. He it vex'd at fomething 
 
 Eater K.t*g, reading of a Scedttle. 
 
 Sor. 1 would 't wer fomthing ^ would het the firing, 
 The Mafter-cord on'i ht: . 
 
 S*f. The King, the Kmg. 
 
 Kt*. What piles of wealth hath he accumulated 
 To his owne portion ? And what expence by'th'houre 
 Seemes to Bow from him? How, I'th'name of Thrift 
 Does he rake this together? No w my Lords, 
 Saw you the Cardinal!? 
 
 Nor. MyLord.wehaue 
 
 Stood heere obferoing him. Some ftrange Commotion 
 It in his braine : He bites his iip.and ftarts. 
 Stops on a fodaine, lookes vpon the ground, 
 Then layes his finger on his Temple : ftrsight 
 Sp*ings out into faft gitc, then (tops againe, 
 Strikes his breft hard, and anon, he caits 
 His eye againft the Moone : in mod ftrangc Poftures 
 We haue feene him fet himleife. 
 
 X">g- It may wei! be, 
 
 There is a mutiny in's minde. This morning, 
 Papers of State he fent me, to perufe 
 As 1 requir'd : and wot you what I roond 
 There (on my Confcience put vnwirtingly) 
 Fdrfooth an Inuenroty, thus importing 
 The feuerall parcels ofhis Plate his Treafure, 
 Rich Stuffcs and Ornaments of Houftiold, which 
 I finde at fuch proud Rate, that it out-fpeakes 
 Potfeflion ofa Subiec^. 
 
 N*r. It'sHeauenswiil, 
 Some Spirit put this paper in the Packet. 
 To bleffe your eye withaJl. 
 
 K*e. Ifwedidthinke 
 
 HiJ 
 
The Life o/K&g Hemy the Eight. 
 
 2*1 
 
 Ht Contemplation were aboue the earth, 
 And fat on Spiritual obieft, he fltould Ail) 
 Owed in hisMafings.butlam afraid 
 His Thinkings are Mow the Moone.not wonh 
 His feriouj confidertng. 
 
 Km* titbit S f *i,*>biff*rs L*uU, 
 
 Car. Heauenforgioeme. 
 EuerGod blefle your HighnefTe. 
 
 Xnf. Good my Lord, 
 
 You aiefull of Heavenly Ruffe, and beare the Inuentory 
 Of yourbeft Gnces,ln your minde ; the which 
 You were now running o're : yon haue f carte time 
 To ftealc from Spiritual! ley fore, a btiefe fpan 
 To keepc your earthly Audit, fure in that 
 I dee me you an ill Hut band,and am gald 
 To haue you therein my Companion. 
 
 fr. Stt, 
 
 For Holy Offices I haoe a time ; a time 
 To thmke Tpon the part of bufmeue .which 
 I beare ith'State . andNature does require 
 Her times of preferuation.which perforce 
 Ifcer fraile tonne, afflong'ft my Brethren morull, 
 SCufl glue my tendance to 
 
 Xrj. You haue faid well. 
 
 Car. Andeuermay yoMrHlgrwefleyoske together, 
 I will lend you ctuft) my doing well. 
 
 With my well faying. 
 
 Kig. Tiswellfaidagen, 
 And 'tis a kjnde of good deede to fay well. 
 
 And yec word* are no deeds. 
 
 He f'td he cU<3, and with his deed did Crowne 
 
 His word rpon you. Since I had my Office, 
 
 I haue kept you next my Heart, haue not alone 
 
 Imploy'dyou where high Profits might come home, 
 
 Bw par'd my prefentH*uing,to beftow 
 
 My Bounties vpon you. 
 
 Car, What fhould this meane ? 
 
 5r. The Lord increafe this butincflc. 
 
 KJig. HueJnotmadeyou 
 The prime man ofthe State? Ipy you tell me; 
 Ff what I now pronounce, you haue found true 
 And if you may confefle it, fay withall 
 If y ou are bound to vs, or no. What fay you? 
 
 Car. My Souenigne, 1 confctTc your Roy all graces 
 Showr*d on me daily, haue bene more then could 
 My ftodied purpofcs requite, which went 
 Beyond all mans endeauors. My endeauors, 
 HueeuercomtoonnofmyD<firef, 
 Yet fill d with my Abilities -.Mine owne ends 
 Hau beene mm To, that cuermore they pointed 
 To'th'good of your moft Sacred Perfon, and 
 The profit ofthe State. For your great Graces 
 Heep'd vpon me (poorc Vndefftuer) I 
 Can nothing render but AHegiant thankes, 
 My Prayres to heaoen for you ; my jLoyaltie 
 Whieh euer ha'$, and cuer fhall be growing, 
 Till death (that Winter) kill it. 
 
 Ki*t Fairelyjnfwer'd : 
 A Loyall, and obedient Subicft is 
 Therein illuflrated, iheHonor of it 
 Do p ay the Ad of it, as i'th'contrat v 
 The fowleneffe i thepuni<r>ment. 1 prefome. 
 That as my hand ha's open'd Bounty co you, 
 My heart drop'd Loue.my powrerain'd Honor, more 
 On you, then any : So your Hand,and Heatt, 
 
 Your Braine , and euery Fund<on of your power, 
 Should, notwithftanding that your bond of duty, 
 A i *t wer in Loues particular, be more 
 To me your Friend,theo any. 
 
 Car Idoproftfle, 
 
 That for your Highnefle good, I euerhbour'd 
 More then mine owne : that am,haue,a*d will be 
 (Though all the world fhoaldcraclce their duty , you. 
 And throw it from their SouJe, though perijt did 
 Abound, as thitke as thought could make 'rm, and 
 Appearein formes OIOT* horrid) yet my Duty 
 As doth a Rockeagatnfl the chiding Flood, 
 Should the approach of this wifde Riuer broke, 
 And ftand vnrtiaken yours. 
 
 ITiiy. TisNobly fpoken : 
 Take notice Lords, he ha's sj_oy si! breft,* 
 For you haue fccne him open't. Read o're this. 
 And after this, and then to BteaUafl with 
 What appetite you haue. 
 
 xit K,n, framing Vf*i the CarJoaH, tte AW/,, 
 rArwg ftr htnfm^g ,*d whMwmr. 
 
 Car. What faould this metne/ 
 What fodaine Anger's this? How have I reap'd it f 
 He portedfrowning from me, at if Ruine 
 leip'd from his Eyes. So lookes the chafed Lyon 
 Vpon the daring Hirntfman that has gall'd him . 
 Then makes him nothing. Imuft reade tins pap a : 
 I feare the Story of his Anger. Tisfo: 
 This paper ha's vndone me : Tisth'Accompt 
 Of all that world of Wealth I haue drawne together 
 For mine owne ends, (Indeed to gain* the Popedome, 
 And fee my Friends inRome.) O Negligence .' 
 Fit for aFooleto fall by ;WKat erode Oiuell 
 Made me put this maine Secret in the Packet 
 I One the K ing Us there noway to cure this ? 
 No new deuice co beare this from his Braines ? 
 I know '(will flirre him ftrongly ; yet I know 
 A way, if it take right, in fpight of Fortune 
 Will bring me ofFagaine. What's this ? To tk'ftfe ? 
 The Letter (as 1 Hue) with all the BufinefTe 
 Tv/rittootHolineife. Nay then, farewell : 
 I haue touch'd the higheft point of all my GreatnefTe, 
 And from that full Meridian of my Glory, 
 I hafte now to my Setting. I (hall fall 
 Like a bright exhalation in the Euening, 
 And no man fee me more. 
 
 ner r.WW/r r , the D**f, f A7rf% andSrftlk*, the 
 Jiarle tfSurrfj, Mltbt L0rti Chamber liunt. 
 
 If or Heare the Kings pleafure Cardinall, 
 W ho commands you 
 To render vp the Great Scale prclently 
 Into our hands, and to Confine your Wfe 
 To Aflier-houfe, my Lord of Winchefters, 
 Till you hcare further from his Highncfie. 
 
 Ca>. Stay: 
 
 Where's your Commiffionf Lords.words cannot carrte 
 Authority fo weighty. 
 
 Sa/C Who dare croA 'em, 
 Bearing the Kings will from his imoth cxprerTely ? 
 
 Car. Till Ifindemoreehen will,or worth todoit, 
 (I meane your malice) know, Officious Lords, 
 Idare,and muft dony it. Now I feele 
 Of what courfeMettle ye ate molded, Enuy, 
 How eagctly ye 'follow my Dtfgraes 
 
 As 
 
212 
 
 The Life ofKjng Henry the Eight. 
 
 As if it fed ye, and hew (leeke and warn oo 
 Yc jpprire in cucry thing may bring my ruinc? 
 Follow your enuious eourfei, men of Malice | 
 You baoc Chrifttan warrant for em.and no doubt 
 In time will finde their fit Rewards. That Scale 
 You aske with fuch Violence, the King 
 (Mine, ind your Matter) with his owne hand,gaue me : 
 Bad me cnioy it, with the P!aee,and Honors 
 During my life 4 and 10 confirm* hii Goodnefie, 
 Ti'de it by Letter* Patents. Now, who'll take it ? 
 
 Sur. TheKingthatgaueit. 
 
 Car. Jtmuflbehimfelfethfli. 
 
 Sur. Thou art a proud Traitor, Priefl. 
 
 Car. Proud Lord, thou ly eft i 
 Within thefc fortie houres, Surrey durft better 
 Haue burnt that Tongue, then faide fo. 
 
 Sur. Thy Ambition 
 
 (Thou Scarlet finnc) robb'd this bewailing Land 
 OfNoble Buckingham, my father-in. La w, 
 The heads of all thy Brother-Cardinals, 
 (With thee, and all thy beft pwt j bound together) 
 Weigh* d not a haire ofhis. Plague of your policie, 
 You fent meDeputic for Ireland, 
 Farrc from hi* fuccour } from the King.from all 
 That might haue merck on the fault, thou gau'ft him : 
 Whil'ft your great Goodnefle, out ol holy puty . 
 Abfolu'd him with an Axe. 
 
 MW. This, and all elfe 
 This talking Lord can lay vpon my credit, 
 I anfwet.is moft fsifc. ThcDukc by Law 
 Found hi* defem. How innocent 1 was 
 from any pnuate malice in his end, 
 Hif Noble lurie.andfouleCaureMnwitnefTf. . 
 If 1 lou'd many words, Lord, 1 fhould tell you, 
 You haue as little Honeflie, as Honor. 
 That in the way of Loy aliie,and Truth. 
 Toward theKmg,myeuer RoiallMafter, 
 Dare mate a founder man then Surrtc can be, 
 And all that loue his follies. 
 
 Sur. ByroySoule, 
 Your long Coat (Priefl) protects you, 
 Thou (hould ft feele 
 
 My Sword i'th'hfe blood of thee elfe. My Lords, 
 Can ye endure to heare this Arrogance ? 
 And from thi Fellow ? If we liu thus tamely, 
 To be thus laded by a peeve of Scarlet, 
 Farewell Nobiihie : let hit Grace go forward, 
 And dare vs with his Op, like Larkes. 
 
 Cord. AUGoodnefTc 
 bpoyfon to thy Stomacke. 
 
 jS*r. Yes, that goodneffe 
 Olf gleaning all the Lands wealth into one, 
 Into your ownehands(C.aro"na11) by Extortion : 
 The goodnefk of your intercepted Packets 
 You writ to'th Pope.againft the King: your goodnefle 
 Since you prouoke me. (hall be moft notorious. 
 My Lord of Norfolkc,ai you are truly Noble, 
 As you refpeA the common good, the State 
 Of our dcfpu'd Nobilitie, our Iffues, 
 (Whom if he liue, will fcarfc be Gentlemen) 
 Produce the grand fumme of his fiones, the Articles 
 Cclleaed from his life, lleftartlcyou 
 Worfct hen the SacringBell, when the browne Wench 
 -Uykiffingin your Armes.Lord Cardinall. 
 
 Cor, HownxKhtnethinkes.Icflulddcfptfethisman, 
 But that I am bound in Chahtie againfl it. 
 
 AV. Thofe Articles, my Lord^reintheKinghand; 
 But thus much, they are foule ones. 
 
 MW/ So much fairer 
 
 And fpotlcfle, (hall mine Innocence true, 
 When the King knowes my Truth. 
 
 Sw. This cannot faue you ? 
 I thanke my Memorie, I yet remember 
 Some ot thefe Articles, and out they (halL 
 Now.if you can blufh, and crie guiltie Cardinal!, 
 Youl (hew a little Honeftie. 
 
 &9i. SpeakeonSir, 
 
 I dare your worft Objection $ : If I bin ft, 
 It is to fee a Nobleman want manners. 
 
 Sur. \ had rather want thofe. then my head t 
 Haue at yon. 
 
 P irit, that without the Kin gs aflent ot knowledge 
 You wrought to be a Legate, by which power 
 You mahn'd the Iwi fd it ion of all Bifliops. 
 
 Nor. Then, That in all you writ to Rome, or elfe 
 To Forraigne Princes, Ego <$ Rex mtm 
 Was ftill infcsib'd : in which you brought the King 
 TobeyourScruam. 
 
 Suf. Then, that without the knowledge 
 Either of King or Counccll, when you went 
 Ambaflador to the Emperor,you made bold 
 To carry into Flanders, the Great Seale. 
 
 Sur. Item, You fent a Urge Commiflion 
 To Qrtgcry de Caffodo, to conclude 
 Without the Kings will, or the States allowance, 
 A LeagDebet wecne his iiighne(fe>and Perron*. 
 
 Suf. That out ofmeete Ambition, you haoecaut'd 
 Yout holy-Hat to be fiampt on the Kings Coine. 
 
 Sur Then, That you haue fern inumerablc fubflante, 
 (By what meanes got, I leaue to your owne confcience) 
 To furnifh R ome, and to prepare the wayes 
 You liaue for Dignities, to themeere vndoomg 
 Of jit the Kingdome. Many more thcte are, 
 Which fince they are of you, and odious, 
 I will not taint my mouth will). 
 
 Cham. Omy Lord, 
 
 PrefTenot falling man too fsrre: 'tis Venue t 
 H is faults lye open to the Lawes,let them 
 (Not you} correa him. My heart weepcs to fee him 
 So little, of his great Selfe. 
 
 Sur. Iforgtuthim. 
 
 Suf. Lord Cai d>nall, the Kings further pleafure is, 
 JJr csufe all thafc things you haue done of late 
 By your power Legatiue within this Kingdome, 
 Fall mto'th'compaffe of a Premunire ; 
 That therefore fuch a Writ befued againfl you, 
 To forfeit all your Goods, Lands, Tenements, 
 Catties, and whatfoeuer, and to be 
 Out of the King* protection. This is my Charge. 
 
 Nor. And fo wcrl leaue you to your Meditations 
 How toliue better. For your fttibborne anfwcr 
 About the giuing backe the Great Seale to vs, 
 The King (hall know it, and (no doubt) fhal thanke you. 
 So fare you well, my little good Lord Cardinal!. 
 
 IPM. So farewell, to the linle good you bears me 
 Farewell t A long farewell to all my Greatoeffe. 
 This is the ftate ofMan ; to day he puts forth 
 The render Leiun of hopes, to morrow Bloflomet, 
 And beam his bkiftiing Honors thicfte vpon him: 
 The third day, comes a Froft { a killing Froft, 
 And when he thinkes, good eafie nwi.full furely 
 
 HI* 
 
The Ltfe 
 
 His GreainciTe ij s ripening, ntppei h roote, 
 And then he fall ti I do. 1 haue ventur'd 
 Like Iiccle wanton Boye* that <"*"> on bladden t . 
 Thii many Summers n Sea of Glory. 
 But fane beyond my depth: my high-blown* Pride 
 At length broke nder me. ond now ha'i left rn 
 Weary, and old wiib Scruice, to the mercy 
 Ofarudeftreftme.thatmuftfofeueThiije me. 
 Vaine pompe, and glory of thi World. 1 hate ye, 
 1 feele my heart new open'd. Oh how wretched 
 It that poorc man, that hangs on Prtncetfauoiiri? . 
 There it betwixt that ("mile we would afpire too, 
 That fwe Afpeft of Priocet, and iheu ruin*, 
 More pangs, and fearei then w>rrei, or women hiue t 
 And when he falles.he failes like Luoftr, 
 Neuertohopeagatne. 
 
 Why how now 
 
 Crvnt, 1 baue no power to fpeike Sir. 
 
 Car. What.amard 
 
 At my misfortune* > Can thy Sptm wonder 
 Agr" man Oiould dcclmr. Ny,andyoi wep 
 I an. faine indeed. 
 
 Cram. How do yoot Grace. 
 
 Cord. Why well: 
 
 Nuet fo truly nappy, my good CraravtO. 
 I know my felfe now, and I feele within me, 
 ApttceaooaecH tticMyDtfokin, 
 A rt.H.and quiet Confclence. The King ha't cur'd me, 
 I humbly thar.kc hit Grace . and from thcfe (bowlders 
 Thefsrum'd Pillers,out of pitty, taker 
 A lo.ot , would finke a Nauy . (too moth Honor ) 
 O'tis a burden Crorttmi, tin burden 
 Too hiiiy for a man, tht hopes for Hcaun. 
 
 Crow. J am glad your Grace, 
 Ha'i made thai tight vfe of it. 
 
 Card. I hope 1 haue i 
 I am able now (me ihiokei) 
 (Out of Fomiude of Soule, I feel?) 
 To endure more Miferie*, and greater farrc 
 T\*~r ny Weike hearted Enemie, dare offer. 
 WKNewetabrodr 
 
 Cram. The heauiert, and the worft, 
 Ji your difplcafute ith th King. 
 
 Card Godble/Tehim. 
 
 from. The next it, that Sit "Tlnmai Mocn\t chofcn 
 Lord Chancellor, in your pUce 
 
 C-fd. That ifomewhai fodaio 
 But he"i a Learned man. May h comino* 
 Long in Ki$ Highneff* fauour, and do luftice 
 Tot TmthWske.snd hi Confcjetue i that his bonrt, 
 When he ha'i run his courfe, and flecpec in Bietfmgi, 
 Kay haue a Tombe of Orphanu if axes wept on htm. 
 W bat mote r 
 
 Crom. That Cranmer is retum'd v/ith welcome , 
 InftaJJ'd Lord Arch-byfhop ofCanterbury. 
 
 Curd. ThfiNewennded. 
 
 Crejn. L*ft, that the Ldy Aiott, 
 Whom the King hath mfeerectt lone married, 
 Thu day was view dm open, t hit Qurene, 
 Going to Ouppell t and the oyce it now 
 Oncly about hrt Corrorution. 
 
 Cjrd Thre was thewaight that pull'd me down*. 
 
 O C'omweU, 
 
 The King hi's gone beyond me i All my Clones 
 In thit one wo<nan, ! kiueloft for euer. 
 
 No Son, ftiall eucr vftiei; forth mine Honors, 
 Of gilde againe the Noble Troopei that waightJ 
 Vpon myfmiles. Go get thee from me Onmw/, 
 I am a poorc falne man, vn worthy now 
 TobethyLocd, andJviiOer. ScckeihcKmp 
 (That Son, I pry may OCUCT frt) 1 haue told him, 
 What, and how true thou art j he will advance the? . 
 Some lit tie mentor? of me, will ftirre him 
 (T know hii Noble Nature) not to let 
 Thy bopefuil ieruice perilh too. Oood Cronm^n 
 Negleft him not i nulce vfe now, and prouide 
 For thine own* future fafery. 
 
 Crora. O my Lord, 
 
 Miifl I then lejue you ? Muft I needet forgo 
 So good, fo Noble, and fo true a Matter ? 
 Beare wiineffe, all that haue not beam of Iron, 
 With what a forrow Crorm'et leaucs hu Lord. 
 The King (hall haue my feruice but my praytef 
 For eier, and for euer thai) be yours. 
 
 Cerd. Cr<mt*/t t I did not thinke to fhcd a (rare 
 In all my Miferie< : Bui thou hafl forc'd me 
 (Out of thy honrft iroth) to j>Uy the Woman. 
 Let 1 dry our eye* t And thus farre hcare me Oorarwrf, 
 And when I am forgotten, as ) fhall be, 
 AndCeepc in dull cold Marble, where no menrioo 
 Of me, moremuA be heard of : Say 1 taught thee; 
 Say *tlfo, that once trod the wayei ofGlory, 
 And founded all fheDep(ht,an<J ShoalnofHonor. 
 Pound the a way (out of hli wracke)torife in : 
 A fure, and fafe one, though thy Vfaftcr miB it. 
 Markc but rm/TaU, and th that Ruin'd me : 
 Croenrel, I charge the*, fling away Ambition, 
 By that linne fell the Angels : how can roan then 
 (The Imaee of his Maker )hope to win by it ' 
 lx>ac thy felrc laft, cherifh ihofr hear(j that hate thee ; 
 Corruption wini not more then HoneOy. 
 Still in thy right hand, cany gentle Peace 
 To filente emiious Tongoe Be iufl.and ftare not | 
 Let all the endj thoo aym'ft at, be thy Countries, 
 Thy Gods. and Truths. Then if thou fall ft(O Ci 
 Thou fall'ft > blefTcd Marryr. 
 Serue the King : And prythee lead< me 10 : 
 There take an fnuentory of all I haue, 
 To the lift peny/ut the Kings. My Robe, 
 And my Integrity to Heauen, 11 ill, 
 I dare now cj II mine owne. O Cronnvtl, Cronnpet t 
 Had I but feru'd my God. with halfe the Zcalc 
 I feru'd my King : he would not in mine Age 
 Haue left me naked 10 mine Enemies. 
 
 Crom. Good Sir, haue panence. 
 
 Card. So I haue. Farewell 
 
 The Hope* of Court, my Hope* in Heauen do dwelt. 
 Exna,t. 
 
 jftlus Quartur. Scena Trima. 
 
 Fnttr nag Gentlemen, meeting ont another. 
 
 i Tare well met once again* 
 i So are you. 
 
 i Ycti come to take your Rand heere, tod behoLJ , 
 The Udy ^v,pa(fe from her Conooadon. 
 
 Ti 
 
The Life ofK&g Henry the Eight. 
 
 4 TisaUmybafindre. At cur Lift encounter, 
 The Duke of Buckingham came from hi* TrialL 
 
 t Ts very wte. But ih time offct f d forrow, 
 This generall ioy. 
 
 Tii well t ThtCitliens 
 I am fare haoe (hewne at full their Roy alt mlodi, 
 As let'em haoe theit rlghts.they are euet fa ward 
 In Celebration of thi day with Shewrt, 
 Pageants, and Sights of Honor. 
 
 i "Neuct greater, 
 Nor lie affurc you better taken Sir. 
 
 t Mjy I be bold to ke what that containes, 
 That Paper in your hand. 
 
 1 Yei, 'us the Lift 
 
 Ofthofe that clairoe their Offices this day, 
 By cuftome of tht Coronation. 
 The Duke of Suffolke it the ruft,and claime* 
 To be high Steward; Next the Duke ofNotfolie, 
 He to be EarleMarthaU : you may reade the reft. 
 
 I 1 thanke you Sir : Had 1 not known thofe cufioms, 
 I fhould haue beene beholding to your Paper : 
 But 1 befeech you, what'* beeaflK ofKatkeritf 
 The Princeffe Dowager? How goes her bufmeffe ? 
 
 I Thatlcaruellyoutoo. The ArchbiQiop 
 Of Canterbury , accompanied with other 
 Lesroed.and Reuerend Fathers of his Order, 
 Held a late Court at Dunftable ; fixe miles off 
 From Ampthill,where the PrincefTe lay, to which 
 She was often cytedby ihcm.but appealed not: 
 And tobe fhort, for not Appearance, and 
 The Kings late Semite, by the maine afoot 
 Of all tbefe Learned men, (Vie was ditiorc'd. 
 And the late Marriage made of none effefl : 
 Since which Jhe was remou'd to Xy tnraah on, 
 Where focremaines now fickc. 
 
 > Ala$ good Lady. 
 The Trumpets found ; Stand cjofe, 
 The Quecne is comming. ft-hyti. 
 
 The Order of the Coronation. 
 
 7T>**, ttrt luagcf 
 
 4 Quirrifters/f. Muficke 
 
 5 Maior of London, b**rt*t\M Mact. Then Garter, o 
 bu Coat 9fArmtt 1 and <w hit bt*d he vert a Gilt Cafftr 
 frcame. 
 
 6 M*T<yitfaDorkt.btarmgaSfeptfrofGld,*kilxad t 
 a Demy Coroaall ffgoM. tVitbtm,ibte*rtefSitttfy, 
 tearing ibt RedtfSUiur a>nb the Do**, Crowatdvitk <m 
 Earlts Cermet. Collvt tfEfet. 
 
 7 Duke of Suffolke, ia tu Kfbt fZfiattJbi, Cortntt o bit 
 
 Duke /Norfolke, with ibt Xodtf Afafaf&ip. 
 * Cermtt on hu beL Collar, // . 
 
 8 A Canopy, t><m f fypwrt eftbt Cinque- Ports, vndtr ,t 
 tht Quttne in her Ri>bt, m htr kitrt, richly adorned with 
 JVarft .Crwwrtt OH tub fdt hrr, the ifbtfi of London. 
 /Winche{ler. 
 
 9 TJ>* Olde DutcnerTe of Norfolke, in t 
 Bought vitbFlttrm bearing iht tsecnet Trail* 
 
 i o Ctnahu Li d ies r Countetfcs, with pita* Circbu tf 
 
 Suue, 
 
 Exeont, fir/I ftjfatvrr 
 
 \ ARoyallTrainebeleeuenieiTheferknow: 
 Who's that that beares the Scepter ? 
 
 i MuqueffeDorfet, 
 And that the Earle of Surrey .with the Rod. 
 
 x AboldbraueGenUerian. That fhoold bte 
 The Duke of Suffolke. 
 
 i Tis the fame: high Steward. 
 
 * And that my Lord ofNorfolkc ? 
 
 i HeauenbJcflethce. 
 Thou hafl the fweetcft face I euer look'd on. 
 Sir,as I haue a Soule.fhe is an A ngd! 
 Our King ha s all the Indies in his Armei, 
 And more, and richer.wben he ftnines th Lady, 
 I cannot blame his Ccafcience. 
 
 i They that bearc 
 
 The Cloatb of Honour owet her.ate foure Barons 
 Of the Cinque Pom. 
 
 a Thofe men arc happy, 
 And fo are aJi,e necre her. 
 I take itjfhe that carries vp tbeTraine, 
 Is that old Nook Lady,Dutchefleof Norfblkc. 
 
 i It is,and all the refl are CoootcrTes. 
 
 a Their Coronets fay fo. Thefc are Starres indeed, 
 And fome times falling ones. 
 
 a No more of that 
 
 Enttr a third Gext lemon. 
 
 I GodfaucyouSir. Where haue yon bin broiling; 
 
 J Among the crow'd i'lh'Abbey , where a finger 
 Could not be wedg'd in more : I am ftifled 
 With the meere rankneffe of their ioy. 
 
 a You faw the Ceremony t 
 
 3 That I did. 
 
 s How was it? 
 
 3 Well worth the feeing. 
 
 a Good Sir.fpeske it to**? 
 
 ; As well as Jam able. The rich ftrcame 
 Of Lords,and Ladies, hsuing brought the Qoeene 
 To a prepar'd place in trie Quite, fell off 
 A diftanre from her; while net Grace fate downe 
 To reft a while, Tome halfc an houre, or fo, 
 In a rich Chairs of Scat e, oppofing freely 
 The Beauty of her Perfon to the People. 
 JBeleeuc meSir, fhe it the goodliefl Woman 
 That eocr lay by man : which when the people 
 Had the full view of, fiuh a noyfe arofe. 
 As the (rirowdcs make at Sea, in a ftirfc Temper), 
 As lowd,and to as many Tunes. Hats.Cloakcs, 
 (Doublets, I thinke) flew vp. and had their faces 
 Bm loofe, this day they had beene loft. Such ioy 
 T neuer Taw before. Great belly 'd women, 
 That had not halfe a weeke togo,IikeRammes 
 In the old time of Wane, would (hake the preafe 
 And make 'em reele before 'em. No man lining 
 Could fay this is my wife there, all were wouen 
 So fi rsngely in one pecce. 
 
 i But what follovfd? 
 
 5 At length, her Grace rofe.and with modeft paces 
 Came to the Altar,where (he kneel'd,and S aint-like 
 Caft her faire eyes to Heauen and pray'd deuootly. 
 Then ro(e againe.ar.d bow'd her to the people : 
 When by the Arcb-byfhop of Canterbury, 
 She had all the Roy all makings of a Quecne; 
 At holy Oyle, f^sxm/ Confegbrs Crowne, 
 The Rod^nd Bird ofPeace.and all fuch Emblentes 
 LaidNobly on her : which petforro'd, the Qwte 
 
 With 
 
Tke Life of K^ Henry theEigkt 
 
 With all the choyfeft Mufkke oftbc Kingdom*, 
 ogether fang T Deum. So (he parted , 
 Lno with the fame full State pac'd backe again* 
 
 To York-Plce,where the Feaft. h<rld. 
 
 i Sir, 
 
 'ou mufl no more call it Yotke-place,th3t' pft : 
 otfince the Cardoall fell, that Titles loft. 
 Til now he K.og*. and etll'd Wh.te.Hsll. 
 
 ) I know it ; 
 But 'tis fo lately altet'd. that the old name 
 
 deft about roe. 
 
 a What two~Reuereod Byftops 
 Wcte thofe that went on each fide of the Queene? 
 
 Sialplfj d Otrdtafr, the one of W inchefter, 
 "Newly prefert'd from the Kings Secretary i 
 The other London. 
 
 i HeofWinchefler 
 
 ,ht)d no grtat good loueroTihe Aichbilhops, 
 TH venuoas Cranmvr. 
 
 j All the Lsndknowenhat: 
 How eueT,yet there is no great breach, when it comes 
 
 of met will findc Ff ierid will oot mriake from him, 
 
 t V/homayirmbt.I prayyou. 
 
 j Tixaaai Crm*tS. 
 A nn in much efteemc with thTCmg, and truly 
 A worthy Friend. The King ha'a nude hun 
 Msftero'th'lewellHoufe, 
 And ooe already ofthePriuyGwncell, 
 He will deferue more. 
 Yes wthout all doubr. 
 Come Gendemen.yc (hall go my way, 
 Which is to'th Cort,aiul there ye (h*l] be my GtKfl: 
 Somahmg I can command. As I walke thither. 
 lie tell ye more. 
 
 BM!>. YoumsyeoootnandvsSir. freant 
 
 Scena Secunda. 
 
 Eater Xjtthtrint tX&aftr uki ,UaA btr 
 M*r 
 ktrtfimm. 
 
 'Crff. Howdo'i your Grace? 
 
 Kjub. O (Jr^jfe.fuks to death : 
 M^r Lggelikeioac:n Branche bow toWEarth, 
 Willing to feaoe thf ir burthen : Reach a Chan e, 
 So now (me th inke) I feebf a little eaCe. 
 Did*n thou net re!l me Grifttb, as thou lead'fl nee, 
 That the gscatChilcU ofHonor, Cardinal! r "tfey 
 Wasdeid? 
 
 Gnf. Yes Madam .-but I thanke your Grace 
 Out of the paine you farTer'd , gaue no eare t oo'c. 
 
 Kab. prc thec eod gnftk, tell me how he dy'de. 
 If well, he Hep: before me happily 
 For my example. 
 
 Grif. Well, the voycegoi Madam, 
 For after the flout EatUNorihumberfind 
 Amfled him at Yotke, and brought him forward 
 Aiaman forely tainted, to hi; Ar.fwer, 
 He fell Cicke fodainly , and grew fo ill 
 He could not fit his Mule. 
 
 fittb. Alas poore man, 
 
 Cnf. At Ufl , with eafir Rodes, 
 
 Lodg'd in the Abbey j where the wierend Abbot 
 V/ith all hbCooene, honourably rrcetu'dhim \ 
 Towhomhegauethtfewordi, O Father Abbot, 
 An old man. broken with the ftorme* of State, 
 Is come 10 lay his weary bones among yti 
 Giuc him a little firth for Charity. 
 So went to bed j where eagerly his fkltrnffe 
 Purfu'd him Rill, and three nights after this, 
 About the houre of eight, which he himfelfe 
 Foretold (hould be his laft, full of Repentanec, 
 Continual! Meditations Teares,and Sorrowet, 
 He gaue his Honors to the world agen, 
 His bleffed part to Heaun,>nd flept io peace. 
 
 Kuk. So may he reft, 
 HisFauh j lye gencjy on him t 
 Yrt thus farre Griffith, giue me leaoe to fpejke him, 
 And yet with Charity. Hewatanun 
 Of an Yubounded ftomacke, euet ranking 
 HtmfeirV withPricces. One that by fugceftion 
 Ty'deall th< Kingdone. Symonie, wMntrc pU y, 
 His owne Opinion was hu Law. rih'prefence 
 He would fay vmruths, and be ever doable 
 Bath in rns words, and meaning. We was ntuer 
 (But where he meant to Ruine)pirtifulL 
 HiiPromife*, were as he then WAI, Mighty t 
 But his paforr.ance, a> he is now, Nothing i 
 Of his owne body he was Ul,nd gaue 
 The Clergy ill eiample. 
 
 Grf. Noble Madams 
 
 Mans eulll manners, liue in BrafTe, their Verruet 
 We write in Water. My it pleafe your Highnefle 
 To heate me fpeaVe his good now ? 
 
 Kab. Yei good Griffith, 
 I were maliciouc e'fe t 
 
 Grif. ThiiCwdinaD, 
 
 Though from an humble Stocke, undoubtedly 
 Wai fafhion'd 10 rDLichHonor. From hit Cradle 
 He wjsa.ScholIer,and a ripe.and good one : 
 Exceeding wife, faiie fpokrn.and perfvtdmg : 
 Lofty, and fowie to them that lou'd him not : 
 But, io thofe men that (ought him, fweet as Summer 
 And though he were vnfatisfied in getting, 
 (Which was *Cmne) yet in beflowing>ldjnj. 
 He wa tnolt Piinoely : Euer witnefle for him 
 Thole twinnet of Learning, that he rai'd m you, 
 Jplvrich and Oxford j one ofwhich,fell with him, 
 Vn willing to cnit-liue the good that did it. 
 The other (though *nfin5(Vd) yet fo Famous, 
 So excellent io Art.snd ftill fo rifine, 
 That Chndendom? (hall euer fpeake his Venue. 
 His Ouer throw, hcap'dHappirieiTc vpon him . 
 For then,aod not till then, he felt himfelfe. 
 And found theBlefiedrtefle of being little. 
 And to adde greater Honors to hu Age 
 Then man could giue him; he dVde, (earing God. 
 
 Xatb. After my death, I with no other Herald, 
 No other fpeaker ofmy liuing A^ions, 
 To keepe mine Honor, from Corruption, 
 But fuch an honed Chronicler as Qrfftb. 
 Whom I mo A hated Liurng.thou haAmademee 
 Wit>MhyBcJigiou!Truth,andModflie, 
 /Now in hU Afbet)Honor rPeace bewithhin^ 
 ftiitxft, berteereme Aill, andfet me lower, 
 I hiue not long to trouble thre Good Griffith, 
 Caufe the Mufttuni play me that fad note 
 I nsm'd my Knell ; whii'ft I fit meditating 
 
The Life o 
 
 On that Cocleftiall Harmony I go too. 
 
 SadaidfoUma CMrfcke. 
 
 Gn/iShe it adcep : Good wenchjtt'i fit down quiet, 
 Foe fare we wake her. Softly, gcotle?ioirt 
 
 Eater feltm*tljrrippvg<,r*i>f*i : Mother, fxe PerfinOttl, 
 eUd in vhne Robes. ve<tf,ng f tkirbfadei CarlatJj of 
 Kejttjndgoldtn Kurds en ihtirfacti. Bronchi ofBejn 
 or folme in the,r kandt. Tbrj fir ji Conge vnto her, tb*n 
 D<oKt:aadatcertaine Changes, thtfirfltvo beldafrart 
 Ggrlaad ouer her Head, a "** h the ether fottrt make rt. 
 uertad Cunfitt. Then the two that heldtbt GarLtodjdd,. 
 uer the fame to the ether ntxt tore ,vbo ct ferae the fame or- 
 JtritJmrClMret t atdholdmg the Garland oner ter 
 bead, rtrichdtae, tbejdclnirrtht fomeqarlttdtothe 
 Lift two :vbetikfvftof'fmu the fame Order, ^t which 
 (aiitvenb) ifrir*tw)P* mak*, (,n herjlaft) fonts if 
 rti<yting>*ndkfldethvfhtr bands to keanen. Jnd 
 tbtir 'DoHCtng vanib, cerrymg the Garland with tht 
 fbe t^itufxke emtintui. 
 
 Kah. Spirits of peace, where are ye/ Are ye all gone 
 And Icaue me heere in wreccKedncffe, bchindeye ? 
 
 Grif, Madam, we are heere. 
 
 Kuk, I ti not you I call for, 
 Saw re none enter fince 1 Uept ? 
 
 G*f. None Madam. 
 
 Kjjtb. No? Saw you not euen now a bleffed Troope 
 loutie me to a Banquet, whofe bright faces 
 Caft thoufand beames vpon me.like rh Sun > 
 They promis'd me eternall HappinefTe, 
 And brought me Garlands (<7j-/^&A;v,hich I feele 
 1 am not worthy yet to weare : 1 (hall alTuredly. 
 
 Grif. lammoft loyfull Madam/uch good dreames 
 PoflefTe yout Fancy. 
 
 They are harfh and heauy 10 roc. Muftke ctofcj, 
 
 fat. Do you note 
 
 How moch her Grace is alter'd on the fodaine t 
 How long or face is drawn* ? How pale (he lookes , 
 And of an earthy cold? Marke her eyes ? 
 
 Grif, She is going Wench. Pray.pray. 
 
 Pii. Heauen comfon her. 
 
 Eater a ^Mefftitgtr. 
 
 Mtf. And*t like your Grace - , 
 
 Karb. You are a (av/cy Fellow , 
 Deferue w no wore Rcuerencv ? 
 
 Grif. Yoo are too blame, 
 Knowing ftie will not loofe her wonted GreatnefTe 
 Tovfeforudebchaoioor. Gotoo.kneele. 
 
 Mef. J humbly do entreat your Highceffc pardon, 
 My haft made mevnmannerly. There is fraying 
 A Gentleman fent from the King, to fet you. 
 
 K*tb. Admn him entrance CriffM. Bunhis Fellow 
 Let me ne'rr fee againe. Em Mtffene 
 
 Ifmyfightfailenot, 
 
 You fhould be Lord Ambaffador from the Emperor, 
 
 My Royall Nephew^nd your name CVw*W 
 
 Caf. M.damrhefame. YourSeruaat. 
 
 K*tb. O my Lord, 
 
 The T imet and Ikies row ere alter'd ftrangely 
 Wlthme.nneefirf.youkr^wme. 
 Butlpiayyo, 
 What ii your pleaf ttr with me f 
 
 Firir mine owne feraice to your Grace, the next 
 The Kings requeft,that 1 would viGt yo, 
 Who greeues much for your weaknefTe.and by me 
 Send* you hii Princely Commendatioos, 
 And heartily entreats you take good comfort. 
 
 Kath.O my good Lord, that comfort conxt too lf 
 Tis like a Pardon after Executioo | 
 That gentle Phy ficke giuen in ume^had cur'd me: 
 But now I am paft all Comforts hcere,but Prayers. 
 How does his Highneffe ? 
 
 Caf. Madam.in good health, 
 
 Kah. Somayheeuetdo.andeuerflouiiQi, 
 When ] (nail dwell with Wormci.and my poore name 
 Banifh'd the Kingdom*. Patitvt, it that Letter 
 I csus'd you write, yet fent away t 
 
 Pa. No Madam. 
 
 Kath, Sir ,1 mod humbly pray you to deliucr 
 This to my Lord (he King. 
 
 Cf. MoH willing Madam. 
 
 Kttb. In which I haue commended to his goodnefte 
 The Modrll of out c haftc loues : his yong daughter, 
 The de wei of Heauen fall tbicke in BlefTings on her* 
 Befceching him to glue her vertoons breeding. 
 She is yong, and ola Noble mod eft Nature, 
 1 hope the will deferoe well; and a little 
 To lou her for her Mothers fake, trtet lou'd him, 
 Heaoen knowes how deerely . 
 My next poore Petition, 
 It, that his Noble Grace would haue fome pittk 
 Vpon my wretched women, that fo long 
 Haue follow'J both my Forttmes/aithfully, 
 Of which there h not one, I dare auow 
 (And now 1 Should not lye) but will defers 
 For Vcrtue,and true BeautieoftheSoule. 
 For honeflic ; and decent Caniage 
 A right good Hoscond (let him be a Noble) 
 And furc thofe men are happy that ftial! haue 'em. 
 The lad is for my men, they aretbe poortft, 
 (Butpouerry could neuer draw 'em from me) 
 Thafihey may haue their wages,duly paid 'em, 
 And fometning ouer to remember me by. 
 1 f Hcauen had pleas 'd to haue gioen me longer life 
 And able (near*** , we had not parted thus. 
 Thefe aie the whole Concent*, and good my Lord, 
 By that you loue the deerefl in this world, 
 At you with Chriftian peace to ioulej departed, 
 Stand thefe poore people* Friended rge the King 
 To dome this !aft right, 
 
 Cap. By Heaaen I will. 
 Or let me loofe the fafhion ofa maa 
 
 Katb. IthnnkeyouhoncftLnrd. Rcmcmbttme 
 In all hurmlitie vnto his Highneffe : 
 Say his long trouble now is parting 
 Out of this world. Tell him in death 1 blefl him 
 (For fo 1 will) mine eyes grow dimme. Farewcil 
 My Lord. Griffith farewell. Nay Pat**re. 
 Voumuftnotleauemeyet. I muft to be<V 
 Call in more women. When I m dead, good Wench, 
 Let me be vs'd with Hcmcr; fire w we ouer 
 With M aiden Flower*, that all the world may know 
 I wast chaff e Wife, to my Graue: Embaimeme, 
 Then lay roc forth (although voqueen'd)^et like 
 A Qaeene. and Daughter to a King enterre me. 
 lean no more. 
 
 frm 
 
ifeofKjng Henry the&ght. 
 
 A&HS Qwntus. Scena Trima. 
 
 Eater Gar*** TSifkp ifMHetf*? tag* itba Ttrcb 
 
 Gar4. I t'i one a clocke Boy/ i'f not. 
 
 >y. It hath ftrooke. 
 
 Card. Thefe Ihouid be houres for necefsities, 
 Not for delight* : Times to repay re our Nature 
 With comforting repofr, and not for vs 
 To wafle thefe times. Good houre of night Sir Tbtw. 
 Whether fo late? 
 
 Lm, Came you from the King,my Lord? 
 
 Car. I did Sir Thomas and left him at Prunero 
 With the Duke of SufTolke. 
 
 Leu. I muft to him too 
 Before he go to bed. Iletakemyleaue. 
 
 Card. Not yet Sir Them* LtueU : what's the matter > 
 Jt feemes you are in haft : end if there be 
 No great offence belong* too't, giue your Friend 
 Some touch of your late bufineffe: Affaires that wafke 
 (A$ they fay Spiriti do) at mdnight,haue 
 In them a wilder Nature, then the bufinsffe 
 Thatfeckesdifpatchbyday. 
 
 Lou. My Lord, I loue you ; 
 Aod dorft commend a fecret to your care 
 Much, waightier then this worke. The Queens in Labor 
 They fay in great Extreniry,and fear'd 
 Shee'l with the Labour.end. 
 
 Card. The fruite (he goes with 
 Ipray for heartily, that it may finde 
 Good time,and Hue : but for the Stocks Sir Thomas, 
 I wi(h it grubb'd vp now. 
 
 Lou. Methinkeslcould 
 Cry the Amen, and yet my Confcience fayes 
 Shev's a good Creature, and fwect-Ladie do's 
 Deferue our better wi(het. 
 
 Card. BucSir.Sir, 
 
 Heare me Sit 7&>M0, y'are a Gentleman 
 Ofmineowneway. 1 know you Wife. Religious, 
 And let me tell you,ir will ne're be well, 
 Twill not Sir Tktmet LeoeiL, tak't of me, 
 Till Cramutr JCrenmtl, her two hands, and fliee 
 Sleepe in their Graues. 
 
 LutfU. NowSir.youfpeakeoftwo 
 The moft remarked i'thTCingdome : as for CrtmonH, 
 Befidethatofthe lewell-Houfe.is made Matter 
 O'ch/RoJlcs, and the Kings Secretary. Further Sir. 
 Stands in the gap and Trade of moe Preferments, 
 With which the Lime will loade hint. Th'Archbyfhcp 
 Is the Kings hand,snd tongue,and who dare fpeak 
 OnefyUableagainflhim? 
 
 Card. Yes,yes,SirTAww, 
 Thereare that Date, and I my feifehaue ventur'd 
 Tofpeakemy miodofhi.n : and indeed this day, 
 Sir(I may tei) it you)! thinke I haue 
 Incenft the Lords o'lh'Councell, that he is 
 (For fo 1 know he is, they know he is) 
 A wort Arch-Hemique.a Peflilnce 
 That does infci the Land : with which, they moued 
 Hiue broken wish the King, who hath fo farre 
 Giutn care to our Complaint, of his great Grace, 
 And Princely Cue, fore-feeing thofefell Mifchicfes, 
 
 Our Reafons fayd before him, hath commanded 
 To morrow Morning to the Councell Boord 
 He be cemented. He's a ranke wee 
 
 And we muft root him out. Prom your ArTaires 
 1 binder you too long :Good night,$ir Thomat. 
 
 fxit Gardiner aid Page.. 
 
 ,w.Many good nights, my Lord, I reft your fenum 
 Enttr King and SujfoJIy. 
 
 King. Cbrlet t I will play no more to night, 
 My mind t s not on't, you ate too hard for me. 
 
 Stiff. Sir, I did neuer win ofyou before* 
 
 King. But little CW/r/, 
 Nor (hall not when my Fancies on my play. 
 Now Ltntl, from the Queene what is the Newes. 
 
 L. 1 could not perfonally deliuer to her 
 What you commanded me, but by her woman, 
 I fent your Meflage.who return'd her :hankes ' 
 fn the great'ft huroblenelT*. and delir'dyour Highneffe 
 Moft heartily to pray for her. 
 
 Kmg. What Tay'il thou? Ha ? 
 To pray for her? Wtut.is (he crying out ? 
 
 Lou. So faid her woman, and that her fuffrance made 
 Airooft each pang.a death. 
 
 King. Alas good Lady. 
 
 Sf. God fafely quit her of her Burthen, and 
 With gentleTrauaile, to the gladding of 
 Your Kighr.efie with an Heire. 
 
 Kiag. 'Tis midnight Charla, 
 Prythee to bed, and in thy Prayres remember 
 T heft we of my poore Queene. Leaue me alone, 
 For 1 muft thinke of that, which company 
 Would not be friendly too. 
 
 Suf. IwtfhyoorHighneiTe 
 A quiet night, and my good Miftris will 
 Remember in my Prayers. 
 
 /Ti^. Charltf good night. 
 WellSir.whatfoliowes? 
 
 Safer Sir Aattmy Demy. 
 
 Pea. Sir.I haue brought my Lord the Arch, by (hop 
 At y on commanded me. 
 
 Ki*g. HafCanterbury? 
 
 Dea. I my good Lord. 
 
 King. 'Tis true : where is he Demy? 
 
 Den. Hi attends your Highnerte pleafure. 
 
 King, Bring him to Vs. 
 
 Lev. This is about that, which the By (hop (pake, 
 I am happily come hither. 
 
 Enter Cranmer and Demy. 
 
 King. Auoyd the Gallery. Lautljefmesteff^ 
 
 Ha? I haue faid. Begone. 
 What ? . Exeunt LwtHand Dtmj. 
 
 Craa. I am feare&il : Wherefore frownes h thus/ 
 Tis his Afpeft of Terror. All's not well. 
 
 King, How now my Lord? 
 You do defire to know wherefore 
 I tent for you. 
 
 Crat. Icismydutie 
 T'attend your Highneffe pleafure. 
 
 King. Pray you arife 
 
 My good and gracious Lord ofCanterburie : 
 Come, you and I muft walke a turne together t 
 I haue Newes to tell you. 
 Come, come, giue me your hand. 
 Ah my good Lord, I greeueat what I fpeake, 
 And am right foirie to repeat what followes. 
 I haue.andmoft unwillingly oflate 
 
 x a Heard 
 
Heard many greeuous. I do by ray Lord 
 
 Greeuous complaint j of you j which being eonGder'd, 
 
 Haue mon'd Vs.and our Councell, thec YOU (hall 
 
 This Morning come before v j,wher e 1 know 
 
 You cannot with focb freedom? purge your felff, 
 
 Rut thai till further Triall, in thofc Charge* 
 
 Which will require your Anfwcr, you muil take 
 
 Your patience co you, and be well contented 
 
 To malt* your houfe our Towre i you.a Brother of vs 
 
 It fin we thus proceed, or elfe no witneffc 
 
 Would come agamft you. 
 
 Craa. J humbly thank* your Highntfic, 
 And am right glad to catch this good occatton 
 Mofl throughly to be winnowed,where my Chaffe 
 And Corne Hull flye af under, for I know 
 There'* none (lands vnder more calumnious tongues, 
 Then I my felfc, poorc man. 
 
 Kn>g. Stand vp,good Canterbury, 
 Thy Troth, and thy Integrity It rooted 
 Io vi thy Friend. Giucmetnybaod.ftandvp, 
 Prytbec let's walke. NowbymyHolydame, 
 What manner of man are you ? My Lord, 1 iook'd 
 You would haue gtoen me your Petition, that 
 1 (hould haue tane fomc paines ,10 bring together 
 Your felfc, and your Accufert, and to haue heard you 
 Without indurance further. 
 
 CFVW. Moft dread Liege, 
 The good 1 ftand on, is my Truth and Honeftie ; 
 If they (hall faile, I with mine Enemies 
 Will triumph o're my perfon, which] waighnot. 
 Being of thofe Venues vacant. I feare nothing 
 What can be fald agaJnft me. 
 
 King. Know you not 
 
 How your ftate foods i th'world,with the whole world? 
 Your Enemies are many, and not fmall ; their pra&fes 
 Muft beare the fameproportion,and not euer 
 The luftice and the Troth o'th'queflion carries 
 The dew o'th'Verdid with it ( at whateafe 
 Might corrupt mindes procure, Knaues 
 Tofweare againft you : Such things ha 
 You are Potently oppos'd, and with a Malice 
 Of as great Size. Weenc you ofbetter lucke. 
 I meane in periur'd Witneffe, then your Mafter, 
 WhofeMinifter you are, whiles heere he liu'd 
 Vpon this naughty Earth f Go too,go too, 
 You take aPrecepitfornoleapeofdanger, 
 And woe your owne deftruaion. 
 
 Craa. God.and your Maiefty 
 Protect mine innocence, or I fall into 
 Toe trap is laid for me. 
 
 Kay. Bcofgoodchem, 
 
 They Than no more preuaile, then we gioe way too : 
 Keepe comfort to you,and this Morning fee 
 You do appeare before then). If they (hall chance 
 In char gin g you with matters, to commit yon : 
 The belt perfwafions to the contrary 
 Fatle not to vfe, and with what vebemende 
 Th'occafion JKall inSrud you. If intrreties 
 Will render you no remedy, this Ring 
 Dehucr them, and your Appeale to vs 
 There make before them. Looke.the goothnan weeps : 
 He's honeft on mine Honor. Gods bleft Mother, 
 I fweare he is true-hearted, and a foule 
 None better in my Kingdom*. Get you gone, 
 AnddowIhaueUvcHi. &,& 
 
 He ha'sOtangled hit language inhhceares. 
 
 as corrupt 
 uebene done. 
 
 fcMrOffrjUk 
 
 Cm t. mi bin. Come backe : what meane you ? 
 
 Lady, lie not come baeHe, the tydings that I bring 
 Will make my boldnefle, manners. Now good Angfls 
 Fly o're thy RoyalJ head.and (had* thy perfon 
 Vnder their btefled wfngf . 
 
 Kmg. Nowbythylookes 
 IgeflethvMefTage. IstheQueenedeliuer'd? 
 SayLandofaboy. 
 
 La*. 1.1 my Liege, 
 And of a louery Boy : theGod ofheaucn 
 Both now.and euer blefleher :'Tia a Gyrie 
 Promifes Boyes beereafter. Sir.ycur (Wen 
 Ds fires your Vifitation/od to be 
 Acquainted with this ftranger, 'dj aa like you, 
 As Cherry ,is to Cherry. 
 
 Kir*. 
 
 L~. Sir. 
 
 Xg. Giue her an hundred Mattes. 
 IletotbeQueene. EtdiKiog. 
 
 Lmfy. AnhundredMarkes?BythiUght,Tleriam 
 An ordinary Groome is for foch payrwm. 
 I will haue more.or fcold it oot ofkm. 
 Said I for this, the Gyrle was like to him? Ik 
 Haue more,orelfe vnfsy't : and oow .white 'si* hoi, 
 He pat it to the iflbe. 
 
 ScetiASecunda. 
 
 Enter raruzer,drcbt>j(bcp of Canterbury. 
 
 Cnm.l hope I am not too late.znd yet the Gentleman 
 That was fntwme from the CcunceU.pray'dme 
 To make great haft. All raft? What roeanes this ?Hoa? 
 Who waices there ?3un: you know me? 
 Enter Keeper, 
 
 Keep. Y,myLord: 
 
 K&p. Your Grace muft waigh j till you be caird for. 
 fftcr Do&fff*Buts* 
 
 Cran. So. 
 
 fats. TnisisaPeereofManceaamgiad 
 I came tbts way fo happily. The King 
 Shall vnderftand It prefcntly. Exit&us 
 
 Craa. TisVuts. 
 
 The Kings Phyfitian,as he paft along 
 Howearnftljr he caft his eyes ffponms : 
 Pray heauen he found not mydiigrace : tor eertalne 
 This is of purpofe .'aid by fome that hate me, 
 fGod tutne their hearts, I neuer fought chcirniafice) 
 To quench mine Honor ; they would (hameto tnakeme 
 Wait elfe at doore : a fellow Councilor 
 MonBoyes,Groomes,and Lackeyes. 
 Butbdr pleafures 
 Muft be rulfill'd, and I attend with patience. 
 
 about* 
 
 'Sot i. 
 King. 
 
 Sutt 
 
We Life ofgrng Henry the Eight. 
 
 ^^ 9 
 
 And the ftrong ccurfe of my Auihority, 
 
 Might goe one way jnd fafeJyiand che en<J 
 
 Was euer to doe well : nor is there liuing, 
 
 (I fpeake it with a fingle heart, my Lords) J 
 
 A man that more detefls.mor e ftirtes againA. 
 
 Both in his priuate Confcience, and his place, 
 
 Defacers of a publique peace then I doe . 
 
 Pray Heauen the King may neoer find a heart 
 
 With JefleAllegeameinii. Meo that make 
 
 Enuy, and crooKed malice, nourishment ; 
 
 Dare bite the beft. I doe befeech yout Lordfhips, 
 
 That in (his cafe of iuflicc, ray Accufcrt, 
 
 Be what they will, may ftnd forth face to face, 
 
 And freely yrge agaioft me 
 
 Suff. Nay, my Lord, 
 That cannot be; you are a Counfellor, 
 And by that vertue nomandareaccufe you. (raent 
 
 C.vd. My Lord.becaufe we bauc buune* of more tno- 
 We win be (hott with you. Tishis Highotffc pleafuic 
 And our confent.fot better tryiU of you, 
 Trom hence you be committed to the Tower. 
 Where being but a ptmate managaine, 
 You (h Ml know many date accufe you boldly, 
 More then (1 feate) you are prooided for. 
 
 Cran. Ah rny good Lord o(wtnch<-ftcr : Ithanke you 
 YOU are alwayes my good Friend, if your will pafle, 
 I (hall both fiode your Lordfhip, ludge and luror, 
 YOU are fo mercifull. 1 fee your end, 
 Til my vndoing. Loue and meekeneffe, Lord 
 Become a Churchman, better then Ambition : 
 Win ftraying Soules with modeily agiine, 
 Caft none away : That I fhall clecre my felfe f 
 Lay all the weight ye can vpon my patience, 
 1 make as lutle doubt as you doe confcience, 
 In doing dayly wrongs. I could fay more, 
 But rcuerence to your ealling.makes memooVft. 
 
 Card, My Lord, my Lord, you are aSeflary, 
 That's the plaine truth; your painted glofTe dikouers 
 To men that vndcrftand you, words and weakr.elTe. 
 
 rem. My Lord of IK/nf^fr./are a little, 
 Bf your good fauour, too Qiarr-e;Men fo Noble, 
 How euer faultly.yct fhould fiode refped 
 For what they haue betne: 'tis a cruelty, 
 TO load a falling mau. 
 
 Card. Good M. Secretary, 
 I cry your Honour mercie; you may word 
 Of all this Table fay fo. 
 
 Crom. Why my Lord? 
 
 Card. Doe not 1 know you for a Fauourer 
 OfthisnewSeft? ye are not found. 
 
 Cram. Not found? 
 
 Card. Not found I fay. 
 
 Crom. Would you were hslfe fo honeft > 
 Mi-ns prayers then would feekeyou.not their feares. 
 
 g<vd. J (hall remember ttm bold Language. 
 
 Crom. Doe. 
 Remember your bold life too. 
 
 Cham. This is too much; 
 Forbeare for Qume rny Lords. 
 
 CM A. I hauc done. 
 
 Crtra. And !. 
 
 Cham Then thus for you my Lord, it ftandi agreed 
 I take it, by all voyces : That forthwith, 
 You be conuaid to th' To wer aPrifoner ; 
 There to remsinc till the Kings further pleafure 
 B knowne rnto vi : arc you all agreed Lords. 
 
 AIL 
 
 "Sutts. I thinke your Highnefle faw this many a day. 
 
 JGa. Body a me : where is it ? 
 
 Vuttj. There my Lord ; 
 The high promotion of his Giace of Canterbury, 
 Who holds his State t dore Ynongft Putfeuants, v 
 Pages . jod Foot boy es . 
 
 Km. Ha / 'Tis he indeed. 
 Is this the Honour they doe one another? 
 'Tis well there's one aboue 'em yet; 1 hid thought 
 They had parted fo much honefty among em, 
 At leaft good manner s; as 1101 thus to fuffer 
 A man of his"Placc,and fo necrc our fauoui 
 To dance attendance on iheit Lordfhipipleafures. 
 And at the dore too. like aPofl with Packets : 
 By Holy M*ry (Butts) there's knaueryj 
 Let 'cm alone, and draw the Curraine clofe : 
 We /hail hearc more anon. 
 
 A CtMxtttTMe brought mvitbCbejrti andStootff, and 
 fitted vadtr (be Si ate. Eater Lord Cbanc ellour , placet 
 rjtmftlftat^vpffr endoftbc Table , on the Irfi b*d: A 
 Seaiebemgtefi void atom him, tu far Cotter tu*iet Staff, 
 DulftofSilfolke, Duke of Narfalke, Surrey, Lard Chan- 
 berlane, Gardiner . feat them/tints m Order oa tack fide. 
 Cromwell ai Inter end, a Secrtiitry , 
 Chat. Spf ake to the bufmefle.M. Secretary; 
 " hy are we met in Councell ? 
 Crom. Pleafe your Honours. 
 ^" n ectuefccaufc conccrnei his Grace of Catitertutj. 
 Gsrd. Ha'shchadknowledgeofit? 
 Crw*. Yes. 
 
 Norf. Who waits there* 
 Ktep. Without my Noble Lords ? 
 Card, Yes. 
 
 Keep. My Lord Archbifhop : 
 Aod ha's done halfe an houre to know your pleafures. 
 Chjuj. let him come in. 
 Keep. Your Grace may enter now. 
 
 Cr,iamer awrachet the CovncellTAllt 
 Chat. Ivfy good .Lord Archbifhop, I 'in very forry 
 To fit heere at this prefcnt.and behold 
 That Chayre ftand empty : But we all are men 
 lei our owne natures fraile,3nd capable 
 Of ourflcfh,few are Angelr out of which frailty 
 And want of wifedome.you thatbcftfhould teach vs, 
 Haue mifdemean'd your felfc^nd not a little; 
 Toward the King firft, then his Lawes, in filling 
 The whole Realme,by yourteachiog & your Chaplaincs 
 (Tot fo we are ioform'd) with oew opinions , 
 Diucrs and dangerous ; which areHetefiet ; 
 And not teform'd, may prone pernicious. 
 
 Curd. Which Reformation tnufl bcfodainetoo 
 My Noble Lords; for thofe that tame wild Hot fes, 
 Pace 'em not in their hands to make 'em gentle ; 
 But ftop their mooches with ftubbornBits & fpurre'ero, 
 Till they obey the nunnage. Jf we fuffer 
 Out of our eafincffe and childifh pitty 
 To one mans Honour, this contagious fickneffe; 
 Farewell all Phyficke : and what followcs then ? 
 Commotions, vprorf s, with a general] Taint 
 Of the whole State; asof iare deyet our neighbours, 
 The pper CcrmoTj can deetcly witntffe 
 Yet ftcfhly putied in our memories. 
 
 Cra". Mv gooil Loids ; flitherto,tn all theProgreffc 
 Both of my Life and Office,! haue Ubour'd, 
 And with no linle fiudy ( that r&y teaching 
 
The LijtofK&gHenry the Eight. 
 
 M. We are. 
 
 Cra*. Is there no other way of mercy, 
 Bui I muft need* to th' Tower nay Lords? 
 
 Cfl. What of her, 
 
 Would you expc& ? You are ftrangrly troublesome; 
 Let fotnt o'h' Guard be ready there. 
 >/rr /fcr Guard. 
 
 Crait. Forme? 
 Moftlgoelikei Traycor thither? 
 
 Curd, Receiuchim, 
 And Tee him fife i 'in' Tower. 
 
 Craa. Stay good my Lords, 
 I Kuc a little yet to fay. Looke there my Lords, 
 By venue of that Ringl take my caofe 
 Out of ihe gript-j of croell meo.and giue it 
 To t tnoft Noble ludge.ihe King my Maiftef. 
 
 Cham. This is the King* Ring. 
 
 Svr. Ti no counterfeit. 
 
 Suf. "Tl chc right Rmg.by Heau'n: 1 cold y? all. 
 When we rufl put this dangerooj ftone a fowling, 
 'T wold fall vponoorCeluei. 
 
 ffarf. Doe you thinkemy Lords 
 TV Kmg will fufferbutthe hule finger 
 Of this man to be rex 'df 
 
 Cham. Tis now too crrtame; 
 How much more is his Life m value with him t 
 Would I were fairely oui on't. 
 
 Cram. My mind giuc me, 
 lo feeklng t>ls and Informations 
 Apunft thif man.whofe honefty il>e Diuell 
 And his Difciples onely enuy at, 
 Ye blew the fire that burnes ye. now haoe at ye. 
 
 nter Kjrjgf.-yiming ti them. tai(U tui SfOle. 
 
 G<trt Dread Soueraiguc, 
 How much are we bound toHcaoen, 
 lo dayly ihankes; that giuc vs fuch a Prince; 
 Not oncly good and wife, but moft religious: 
 One ib.it m all obedience, makei the Church 
 The ehetfe ayme ofhii Honour , and to ftrengthen 
 That holy duty out of deare refped, 
 Hit Royall felfe in Judgement comes co hearc 
 The caufe betwixt her, and thij grea< oflfender. 
 
 Km. You were euer good at fodnne Commendations, 
 Bifhopof Mnckefter. Boc know I come not 
 To besre fuch fliuery now, and in my prefence 
 They are too tbm.and bafe to hide oftenr e, 
 To me you cannot reach. You play the Spaniell, 
 And ihuike with wagging of your tongue to win me: 
 But whifoere thou tak'rt me for; I'm fure 
 Thou hft a crucll Narure and a bloody . 
 Good man fit downe : Now let me fee the prou deft 
 Hc, that dares moft, but wag his finger at thee. 
 Bv all that'i boly,Ke had better flarue, 
 Then but on ethinke hu pUcc becomes thee not, 
 
 Sur. M?y it plcafe yout Grace; . 
 
 Kn NoSir.Udoe'inotpleafeme, 
 I had thought. I had had men of fome vnderflanding, 
 A d w.fedonif of my CounccU; but I finde none : 
 Was it difcretion Lordi.to let this man, 
 Thitgood man (few of you deferue that Title) 
 This howft man.wait like a low/it Foot-boy 
 At Chamber dote? and one. as great as you are? 
 Why.wSsi a fhsme was this f* Did tny Commiflion 
 Bid ye fo fjrrt f or g ct ycnjr f e i aej P j g sue ye 
 Poww.as He wasaCounfellour cotry him, 
 
 Not as Groome : There't Tome of ye, I Cee, 
 More out of Malice then integrity, 
 Would trye him to iht vtmofl.bad y recme, 
 Which ye (hall neuer hiuc while I Uue. 
 
 Chan. Thui farre 
 
 My moft dread Soueraigne, rotj h likeyoor Grace, 
 To let roy tongoe exnjfe all. What wai purpof d 
 Concerning hii Impnronirxnt.waj rather 
 (If there be faith in men) meant for hu TrytJL, 
 And fatre purgatioo to the world then maficr, 
 !'as fure io tne. 
 
 Hi*. Well, well my Lor djrefpea him. 
 Take hJre.and vfe him well; hec 1 ! worthy of It, 
 I will fay thoj much for him, if Prince 
 May be beholding to a Subied ; I 
 Am for hi* loue aod feruice, fo to him. 
 Make me no more adoe.but all embrace him j 
 Be friends foi thame my lords : My Lord of Caattrbary 
 I haue a Suite which you mnR not deny mee. 
 That i$, a fzire young Maid thatyet warui'BaptifrM, 
 You muft be Godfaihtr.snd anfwer* for her . 
 
 Cran. The greateft Kfooarch nvr aliue mayglory 
 In fuch an honour ; how may J deferueit, 
 That am a poore and humble Sobted to you ? 
 
 Kin. Come, come mv Lord.you'd fpare your fpoono) 
 You fhjl! hau two ooblc Partners with yoo: (be eld 
 Ducheffe of Ktrfo&f. aod Lady Mr<jueiTe Dorf* I will 
 thefeplcafeyou? 
 
 Once more my Lord of ITincbeJIer, \ charge you 
 E mbracc.and loue this man. 
 
 Card, With a true heart, 
 And Brother; loue I doe it. 
 
 Craa. And let Heauen 
 Witneffe how deare, 1 hold th'u Confirmation. (Seam, 
 
 Kin. Good Mars, thofe ioyfull trares (hew thy true 
 The common voy ce I fee is verified 
 Of thee, which faye thus .- Doe tny Lord of Cavtsrbur) 
 A (hrewd turne, and hee's your friend for ruet ; 
 Come Lords, we trifle time away: I long 
 To haue thtt young onejnadea Chrilliao. 
 Ac I haue made ye one Lords, one temaioc: 
 So I grow ftronger ,you moreUonoui game. 
 
 Scsna 
 
 Nay ft and Tumult woki*i Enttr Pertsr and 
 
 iwMM. 
 
 Port. You'l (eaue your noyfe anon ye Ra&jl; : dor 
 ou take ibe Court for Parifh Garden; ye rwfc Slauea, 
 esue your gaping: 
 
 . Good M. Ponet I belong to tb* Larder- 
 
 />rrelong to th Gallo wes, and be haog'd ye Rogue: 
 Tj this a pJa to roare in ? Fetch me a dorcn Crab-tree 
 ft sues, and ftrong ones : thefe are buc fwitches to 'era : 
 I le fcratch your heads i y ou mufl be i'eeing Chrifirnings} 
 Do youlooke for Ale. and Cakes heere, you rude 
 RtAttbr 
 
 Afan . Prav Sir be patient j 'ii 31 much impoffibk. 
 Vnlefle wee fweepe 'em from the dore with Cannon*, 
 Tofcttier - em,z$ 'tis to make 'cm fleepe 
 On May-day Morning.which will newer be : 
 Wemayas wellpufh againft Powlair>iire'ero. 
 
 Per. How got they m,and be bang'd ) 
 
The Life offing Hemy the Eight. 
 
 Man . Alas I kow not,how gets the Tide in ? 
 much as one found Cudgel! of four e foote, 
 oa fee the peers remainder) could diflnbu te, 
 cnadcnofpareSir. 
 Pert. You did nothing Sir. 
 
 lamnot&wip/wi.norSirty*?', nor Caletra>d t 
 o mow 'em downe before roe t but If 1 fpar'd any 
 hit had a head to hit, either young or old, 
 e or (hre, Cuckold or Cuckold-roaker : 
 et me oe'rc hope to fee a Chine sgame, 
 nti that I would not for a Cow, God fane her. 
 iritbm. Do you heare M. Porter ? 
 Part. I fhaN be with you ptefetuly, good M F*fjr, 
 eepe the dore clofe Sirha. 
 Af<&. What would you haue me doe > 
 ptr. What Ihould you doe, 
 
 ut knock 'em downe by ih' dozens? Is this More fields 
 o wutter in ? Or haue wee fome ftrange Indian wuh the 
 reat T#>le, come to Court, the women fobefagc ? 
 le(Feme,what a fry of Fornication is at doie t On my 
 ChnftianConfcience this one Chriftentng will beget a 
 houfand , here will bee Father, God-lather, and all to- 
 ether. 
 
 Man. The Spoones will be the bigger Sir; There is 
 
 feilow fornewhat neere thedoore, he Jhould be a Brafi- 
 
 r by his face ; for o' my tonfciencc twenty of the Dog- 
 
 ayes now reignein'sNofe; all that fond about him arc 
 
 nder the Line, they need no other pcnnance : that Fire- 
 
 >uke did I hit three times on the head, and three times 
 
 vash.ijNofcdifeharged againft mee; bee Hands there 
 
 ike a Morif r-piece to blow vs. There was a Habberda- 
 
 bers Wife of (mall wit, neere him , that rail'd vpon me, 
 
 liber pmck'dporrengerfelloffhet head, for kindling 
 
 ichacomboflioniniheSiate. 1 mitt the Meteor once, 
 
 nd hit that Woman, who cryed out Clubbes, when I 
 
 light fee frornfar're, fome forty Trunchconers draw to 
 
 er fuccour, which were the hope o'th* Srrond where fhe 
 
 ws quartered ; they felt on, I made good my place ; at 
 
 ength they came to th' brooroe Ihffc to me, I deride 'em 
 
 ftil.when fodainlya File of Boyes behind 'em.loofe (hot, 
 
 dcliuer'd fuch a fhowreof Ptbbles, that 1 was fameto 
 
 draw mine Honour in, and Jet 'em win the Worke, the 
 
 >iuch was amongft 'em 1 thinke furely. 
 
 tar. Thcfe are the youths that thunder at a Playhoufe, 
 and fight for bitten Apples, that no Audience but the 
 tribulation of Tower Hill, or the Limbcsof Limehoufe, 
 their deare Brothers are able to endure. I haue fome of 
 cm in Lim&v Vairttm, and there they are like to dance 
 hefe three dayes, beiidei the tunning Banquet of two 
 ,that is to come. 
 
 Enter Lord Cbamttrlahe. 
 
 Cham. Mercy o' me: what a Multitude are heere > 
 They grow (till too; from all Parts they are comroing, 
 As if we kept a Farre heere? Where are thefe Porters I 
 Thefeiazyknaues? Vhauemadea fine band fellowes? 
 Tneres attim rabble let in: are til thefe 
 Your faithrullftiendso-th'Suburbs? We (hall haoe 
 Great (tore of roome no doubt, left for the Ladies, 
 When they paffe bicke from the Chriftentng? 
 
 fur. A nd't plcafe y our Honour, 
 We ae but men;and what fomany may doe, 
 Not being tome a pieces, we haue done : 
 ftn Army cannot rule 'on. 
 
 Chum. As I Hue, 
 If the King blame me fct'i i Ik lay ye all 
 
 y th' heeles, and fodataly :aad on your heads 
 lap round Fines for negleft : y'are lazy knaaes, 
 rid heere ye lye baiting of Bombards, when 
 ethoulddoeSeruke. Harkethe Trumpets found, 
 'h'are come already from theChriflening, 
 "o breake among the preatTc, and finde away out 
 o let theTroopepifle fairely; or llefinde 
 
 Msrfhallfey , (hall hold ye play thefe two Monthes. 
 
 fer Make way there, for the Princefle. 
 
 Mm. You great fellow, 
 tand rlofe vp, or lie make yoor head ake. 
 
 Par. You i'ih'Charoblet,get yp o-th'railr, 
 lepeckc you o're the pales elfe. Esctmt. 
 
 Scena Quarta. 
 
 Enter Tr*mf et sf tundmg .- Then two Aldennta t L. Meter t 
 Cart*. Cramer. Duk /Nfrf% vah hu Marjbal, 
 Staff, , Duke fSmfakf. tvo NoUnam, ^anngptat 
 Bonding "Sevlrt ftr ibt Chriftmng Cutfit ; The* fan 
 Nttlrmtn ktarmg a <$?, v*4tr which tbt Duicheft gf 
 N or f tike, GtJmfthfr, t*rh>g the Cbtltle rtcbfy btbatdsa 
 a Matttte, drc. Trains f>trn bj a Lady : Thai ftlbtnt 
 ibt tovchimtfi Derfrt, ,h< oth*rgbtkr, aJ 
 difi. The Irttje pojje nice ab^it the Stage t taid Gta- 
 
 Cart. Heauen 
 
 : romthy eadlefle goodnefle, fend profprous life, 
 Long and cuer happie, to the high and Mighty 
 PnnceiTe of England tli^tab 
 
 Tburifk. Enter King&dGHarJL 
 ran, And to your Roy all Grace, & the good Queen, 
 S*y Noble Partners, and my felfe thus pray 
 All comfort, ioy in this molt gracious Lady, 
 hieauen euer laid vp to make Parents happy, 
 May hotrrcly fall vpon ye. 
 
 Kit. Thankeyou good Loid Arcbbifhop : 
 What is her Name/ 
 
 Craa li*Jht^ 
 
 Kin. Stand vp Lord, 
 
 With this Kifle, take my Bltfltng . Cod proted thee, 
 Into whofe haod, I giue thy Life. 
 
 * My Noble GorTrps.y'riaue beene too Predigattj 
 I thanke ye heartily t So (hall this Lady, 
 When fhe ha'sfo much EngBth. 
 
 Craa. Let (nefpeakeSir, 
 For Heauen now bids me; and the words I vttsr, 
 Let note thioke Flattery; for they! fiode'ero Truth. 
 This Royail Infam.Heauen fill! moue about herj 
 Though in her Cradle; yet nowpromifts 
 Vpon this Land a thoufand thoufandLBUfltogs, 
 Which Time (ha|l bring to ripeneffe : She Ihall be. 
 (But few now liuing can behold that goodncvTe) 
 A Pattcrneto all Princes liuing with her, 
 And all that (hall fucceed : Saba was neuer 
 VlotecouetousofWifedome.snd raireVertue 
 Then this pure Soule (hall be. All Princely Graces 
 That mould vp fuch a mighty Piece as this is, 
 With all the Venues that attend the good. 
 Shall ft ill be doubled on her. Truth ftiall Nurd- her, 
 _ __ _ Holy 
 
The Life o/K^ng Henry the Eight. 
 
 Holy and Heaucnly thoughts (tilJ Counftll her . 
 
 She ftull be lou'd ami fear'd. Her own* (hall bkfft ha; 
 
 Her For* duke like a Field of beaten Cocne, 
 
 And hang thVir heads with lorrow . 
 
 Good grown with her 
 
 In her dayet, Euery Man fhall eate in fafety, 
 
 Vrvdrr hisownc Vine whatheplanut and (ing 
 
 The merry Songs of Peace to alt hit Neighbours. 
 
 God (hall be trutrly k'nowne, and thofe about her, 
 
 From her fhill rod the perfect way of Honour, 
 
 And by thof clime their greatneffe;not by Blood. 
 
 Nor fhall trm peace fleepe wiihher : B.ut as when 
 
 The Bird of Wonder dyes, the Myden Phoenix, 
 
 Her Afhes new create another Heyre , 
 
 As great m admiration as her felfe. 
 
 So (hill (heleaue her BlefTednefTe toOne. 
 
 ( W hen Heauen fhl call her from thu clowd of darknes) 
 
 Who.from the facred A(he of her Honour 
 
 ShalJ Star-like rife, as great in fame as fhe wa, 
 
 And fo ftand fix'd. Peace , Plenty, Loue. Ttuch.Terror, 
 
 That were the Seruants to thuchofen Infant, 
 
 Shall then be his, and like a Vine grow to him ; 
 
 Where euer the bright Sunne of Heauen (hill fhme, 
 
 Hts Honour,and the greatnefTe ofh Name, 
 
 Shall be.and make new Nations. HeftiaU flourifh, 
 
 And like a Mountarne Cedar, reach hit branches. 
 To all the Plaines about him : Oui Childreru Childre 
 ShaJl feethit.and ble(Te Heauen. 
 
 Km. Thou fpeakefl wonders. 
 
 Cran. She (hall be to the happinefTe of England, 
 An aged Piincefle ; many dayei fhall fee her, 
 And yet no day without a ded to Crowne it. 
 Would 1 had knowne no more : But fhemuA dye, 
 She rouft, the Saints moft haueher; yet a Virgin, 
 A moft vnfpotted Lilly fhall fhepaffe 
 To th ground, and all the World fhall raourne her. 
 
 AWT. OLord Archbifhop 
 Thou haft made m now a man, ntuer before 
 This hppy Child, did I get any thing. 
 This Oracle of comfort, ha s fo pleas'd me, 
 That when 1 am in Heauen, 1 fhall defire 
 To fee what this ChUd does, and praife my Maker. 
 1 thanke ye all. To you my good Lord Maior, 
 And you good Brethren, I am much beholding': 
 I hauc receiu d much Honour by your presence 
 And ye (hall find me thankfull. Lead the way Lords, 
 YemuftaHfectheQueene.andfhemuftihankeye.' 
 She will be ficke els. This day. no man thinke 
 Has bufmtlTe at his houfe; for all dial! flay: 
 This Little-One /hall make it Holy-day. Sxtuat. 
 
 TH E EPILOGVE. 
 
 Til ten t one . tttii PUj ctn never pleafe 
 AS thai ore beere Somt come si take rbetr eafe, 
 ^adfletft an Ail r rwt ; tut ihtfi me ftart 
 
 ' led a>ith our Titmpeti fa' in clean t 
 , ^ tu taught. Othtri tobtart the Citj 
 dext'e*ml}.**diecrj ibat'i trittj. 
 net bam not dent neuber- t thai /fcare 
 
 ftr thu Plaj a tbti note, u oaefy u 
 The merciful cm/fruQiaa of good women : 
 Far f*ch * tie are /irtr'd em . Jftbtjfmitr. 
 And fayta-,11 doe; / ^<m> wtlbtn a mhile, 
 Altihthefl mevaretuTi.for'ttntthap, 
 Jftby hold, vbea ibtrr Lvbtite "tm c U f 
 
 F I N 1 
 
The Prologue. 
 
 INTroy there lyes the Scene : From lies of Greece 
 The Princes OrgiHou*, their high blood chafd 
 Haxt to the 'fort of Athens fent their fiiflxs 
 Fraught with the minifters and injhuments 
 Ofcruell Warre. : Sixty And nine that wore 
 Their (jovmett 7fegall,from tk' Athenian bay 
 'Put forth toward ffirygta, and their Wto is made 
 To ranfacke Troy, "bithin wbofeftrong emuret 
 The rani fl>'d Helen, Menelaus Qtteem, 
 With wanton Paris Jleepes, and that's the Quarreti. 
 To Tenedos they come, 
 And the dt(pe-draT*ittg 'Barke do there dijgorge 
 Their tar like frautage : nou> on Dor dan Tlaines 
 Thffrejh and yet ^vnbruiffd Greekes do pitch 
 Their hraue TjutHtom.Prizmsftx'gattd Qty, 
 Dardan and Timbria, Helias, Chetas, Troien ; 
 And Antcnon i dus Kith mafsie Staples 
 Aid ctrrejponfwe andftlfilling 'Bolts 
 Stirre <TJp the Sonnes of Troy . 
 NoTb [ixpeftatton tickling skitti/h fj>tritf, 
 On one and other fide, Trotan and Greeke, 
 Sets a II on ha ^ard And hither am J come, 
 Atyrologue arm'd, hut not in confidence 
 Of Authors pen, or A&ors ^oyce ; but fated 
 Jn like conditions, AS our Argument , 
 To tell you (faire Beholders) that our Play 
 Leapes on the <vaum andfirftlings ofthofebroyles, 
 'Beginning in the middle .flat ting thcncg Stay, 
 To what may he dtgefed in a Way : 
 Like, or finde fault, do asyourpleafures are, 
 Jtywgood.or bad, 'tis but the chance ofWttrrt. 
 
THE TRAGEDIE OF 
 
 Troylus and Cre&ida. 
 
 A8us Trimus. Scama Trim*. 
 
 MI here my Varl*t .Ilevnarme again*. 
 Why Jhould I warre without the walsofTroy 
 That finde foch cruel! battell hers within ? 
 Each Troian that matter of his bean, 
 Let him to field, Tmlu* >l hath none. 
 
 P*. Will this geere ncre be mended ? 
 7T.The Greeks are flrong,& skilful to their ft rength, 
 Fierce to their ikill.and to their fierceneffe Valiant : 
 But I am weaker then a womans tearc ; 
 Tamer then fleepe,fondr then ignorance ; 
 Leffe valiant then the Virgin in the night, 
 And akilleffe ai tnpraftifd Infancie. 
 
 Pm. Well, I haue told yoc enough of this : For my 
 part, lie not meddle nor make no farther. Hee that will 
 bauc a Cake out of the Wheau. mud oecdei tarry the 
 grinding. 
 
 Try. Haue 1 not tamed > 
 
 fan. I the grinding . but you muft tarry the boiling. 
 
 Try. Haoe I not tarried . 
 
 f. Ithcboulting; but yo.u muft tarry the Jeau'ing. 
 
 Trey S till hauc I tarried. 
 
 Fan. 1, lotheleauenmg : but heerea yet in the word 
 hereafter, the Kneading, the making of the Cake, the 
 heating of the Ooen, and the Baking ; nay, you muft fty 
 the cooling too.or you may chance to burneyour lips. 
 
 TV/. Patience herfelfe, vhatGodde<Teereflebe, 
 Doth JefTer blench at fufTerance.thcn I doe : 
 At Pruvas Roy all Table doe I fit 5 
 And whenfiire Cr^cemesimomy thoughts. 
 So (Traitor) then fhe com,*Sen fheisihence 
 
 />x Well. 
 
 Sne ook'd yefiernight fiirer.then met 1 faw her looke, 
 Or any woman eitr. 
 
 Troj. I vj about to ttt! thee,wbf n my heart, 
 Ai wedged with a fi|h,would riue in twame, 
 Leaft H&orjot my Pathet (hoold perceiueroe : 
 1 haue (as when the Sorme doth light a-fcorne) 
 Buried this fig\m vfrinkle of a fmile : 
 Bot fortow .that i* cooch'd in feeming gUdneffe, 
 Ii like that mirth.Fatc turnes to fudden fadoerTc. 
 
 P* And her hatre were not (omcwhac darker then 
 HrfflM.wtH go too, there wereno mote comparifon be- 
 tweene the Women. But for my patt fhe it my Kinfwo- 
 man, 1 would not ( they tearme it) pmfe it,but I wold 
 
 fome-body b*d heard herialkeyefterdayai I did: I will 
 not difpraife your fifter CajJ*x<irt wit, but _ 
 
 Trtj. Oh F#xUr* ' I tell thee Patdm j 
 When I doe tell thee, there my hopes lye diown'd : 
 P eply not in how many Fadomesdeepe 
 They lye todrench'd. I tell thee. I am mad 
 In CrefJUi loue. Thou anfwer'ft fhe it Fajre, 
 Powr'A in the open Vlcer of my heart . 
 Her Eyes,herHire,her Cheeke.herGte,het Voice, 
 Handleft in thy difcourfe. 6 that her Hand 
 (In whofe romparifon.ill whites are Inke) 
 Writing their owne reproach ; to whofe foft feuuire, 
 TheCignetJ Downe ii harfh.tnd fpirit of Senf* 
 Hard as the paime of Plough-man. This thou tcl'R me ; 
 As true thou tel'fl roe when I fay Iloue hei . 
 But faying thui.mftead ofOyle and Bilme, 
 Thou lai'ft in euety ga(h that loue hath giuenme, 
 The Knife that mad* it. 
 
 Put. I fpeake no more then truth. 
 
 Try Thou do'ft no fpeake fo much. 
 
 P* Faith, He oot meddle in 't : Let her be as fhee is, 
 if (he be fatre, 'tis the better for her . andOvebe not, (be 
 ha't the mends in her owne hands. 
 
 Trey. Good PaM^rnt : How now PamUrM t 
 
 f*n, I haue had my Labour for my trauell.iU thought 
 on of her.and ill thought on of you \ Gone benvecne and 
 betweene.but fmall thanketforrr.y labour. 
 
 Try. What art thou angry Pand<v*.rf what with me? 
 
 fan. Becaufe(he'tKinnelome, therefore fhee's not 
 fo fatre aa Htlm, and (he were not kin to me, (he would 
 be affaire on Friday, as Helen is on Sunday. But what 
 care 1 P I care not and (he were a Black n Moore, 'us ail 
 one to me. 
 
 Trtj. Say I fhe not faire? 
 
 Trtj. I doe not care whether you doe or no, Shee'sa 
 Foole to ftay behmde her Father : Let her to the Grtetn. 
 and fo He tell her the next time I fee her ; fbi my pait,Ilc 
 meddle nor make no mote fth'matter 
 
 Trej. tMdormit f^. N^]. 
 
 7 raj. Sweete ftmdanu. 
 
 fan. Pray you fpeake no more tome, IwiQkaueall 
 at 1 found it , and there an end. *,r f*d. 
 
 Seund Alarum 
 
 7>.Peaee you vngrac.ojClamorj,peace ruck founds, 
 Fooles on both fides ,ff*lea muft needs be faire. 
 When with your bloud you daily paint her thus. 
 I cannot fight vpen this Argument : 
 
 It 
 
in* too ftuu'd a fubieft for mySwoid, 
 But paadaria . O Gods ! How doyouphgue me? 
 J c*nnot come to Crr/fui but by Ptmdir, 
 And he's as teachy to be woo'dto woe, 
 As (he is ftubborne.chaft .againft all fuite. 
 Tell me ^pt,U: Ct thy D*fknes Loue 
 What Cr<^is,whit/>4(kr.ar>d what we : 
 Her bed is /Wm.there (he lies,* Pearle, 
 Between our Ihum.jnd where (hee recides 
 Let 'it be cild the wild and wandring flood , 
 Outfe'fe the Merchant,nd this faylmg Pa*d*r t 
 Our doubtfull hope.our conuoy and our Baikc. 
 
 The Tragtdieo/TroylusandQrefaJa. 
 
 79 
 
 t^ne. How now Prince Trejliu ? 
 Wherefore not a field ? 
 
 Trtj. Beeaufe not there ; this womans anfwcr forts. 
 For womarufh it is to be ftom (hence: 
 What newcs ^ntax from the field to day ? 
 
 i/f. That Pfrtt is rerurned home.and hurt. 
 
 Trey. By whom t/Mf ? 
 
 vnt. "Triyltt} by Mcncltiu. 
 
 Irn. Let Para bleed, 'tis but a fear to fcorne, 
 Pttru is gor'd with MeaelAtu home. Alarum, 
 
 i/ne. Haike what good fport iioutof Townetoday. 
 Troi. Better a: horne.if would I might were may : 
 But to th (port abroad, are you bound thither ? 
 
 i/w. Inallfwifthaft. 
 
 Trj. Come goe wee then rogither. Exeunt. 
 
 Enter CreJJldaidher max. 
 
 Cre. Who were thofc wem by ? 
 
 M*n. CHieene Hcdttrt^nA fftllet. 
 
 Cre. And whether go they ? 
 
 Af**. Vp to the Eafterne Tower, 
 Whofe height commands as fubied all the % aile, 
 To fee the bactel! : Hcffor whofe pacienrc, 
 Is t a Venue fixt.to day was mou'd . 
 He chtdee ^ndromtche and ftrookehjs Armorer, 
 And like ai there were husbandry in Wirrc 
 Before the Sunne rofe.hce was bitnefl lyte, 
 Ana to the Held goc's he; where euery flower 
 Did as a Prophet weepe what it forfaw, 
 In Hectors wrath. 
 
 Cre. Wht was hucaufe of anger? 
 
 MM. The notfe goe's this ; 
 There is among the G reek cs, 
 A Lord of Troian blood.Nephew to HrRor, 
 They call him Aiue. 
 
 Cre. Good; and what of him ? 
 
 M*n, They fay he if a very nitnftrft and fland* alone. 
 
 Cn. Sodo all men, ule(Tcthcy rc drunks, ficke.or 
 hauenolfggcj. 
 
 MM. This man Lady.hatb rob'd many beafls of their 
 particular addirions,h^ is as valiant as the Lyon.chuHifh 
 as the Beare, flow as the Elephant : a man into whom 
 nature hath fo crowded humors, that Kit valour ii crufht 
 into folly, his folly fauced with difcretion : there isno 
 manhathavertue, that he hath not i glimpfeof, nor 3. 
 T<if man an attaint, but he carries lomc flame of it. He is 
 melancholy without cau(V,and mcrty againft thehaire, 
 hce hath the toyntsof euery thing, but euery thing fo 
 outotioynt, thjtheeisa gowtie Snaretu, many hands 
 and no vfe ; or purblinded sjrgut.ztt eyes and no light. 
 
 Crt. But how fhouid this nun that makes me fmile, 
 cnike A/rffor angry? 
 
 M**. They fay he yeflerday cop'd He&er in the bat- 
 tell >nd ftrokc him 2owac,trtc difdaind fit (hame whete. 
 
 of.harh euer (ince kept Hrittr f^ftmg and waking. 
 Enttre M dir M . 
 
 Cn. Who comes here < 
 
 Man. Madam four Vnc\cp*ndar 
 
 Crt. Httttrt a gallant man. 
 
 Man. Asmay be in the world Lady. 
 
 ?**. What' that.' what's that ? 
 
 Cre. Good morrow Vncle PtuuLtrtit. 
 
 Pa*. Good morrow Co ZC n CrtjTui: what do you ealke 
 oOgood morrow Alex* n <U r . how do you Cozen ? when 
 were you stlllium^ 
 
 Crt. This morning Vncle. 
 
 Pt*. What were you talking ofwhenlme> Was 
 f/^rarm'd and goncrc yea came to IJimmP//^^ 
 not vp ? was fne ? 
 
 Crt. Httler was gone but HeUen was not vp ? 
 
 Pan. E'erte fo;Httt<>r wj flirnng early. 
 
 Crt . That were we (alkmg of and of hu anger. 
 
 P<n. Was he angry? 
 
 Cre. So he fairs here. 
 
 Fan True he waj fo; I know the caufe too, heele lay 
 about him to day I can tell them that.and there's Trojlut 
 will not come farre behind him. let them takeheedcof 
 Troyfm^ 1 can teli them that too. 
 
 Crt. Whins heangry too? 
 
 Trylut is the better man of the two. 
 
 Cre. Oh /^f/<r;therc's no companfdn. 
 
 Pan. What not bet we ene Trtyltu and KtQor ? do you 
 know a man ifyoti fee him # 
 
 Cre. [.if I euer fa whim before and knew him. 
 
 P**. Well I fay Tr yitu is Trejli*. 
 
 Cre. Then you fay as I fay, 
 For I am fore he is not Heiter. 
 
 P4. No not HeSor is not Trejl-M in lome degrees. 
 
 Crt. Tis loft.to each ofrhcm he is himfelfe. 
 
 P*. Himfelfe?a!as poorc Tnyliu \ would he were. 
 
 Cre. Sohi. 
 
 PAT. Condition I had gone bare-foote to India. 
 
 Cre. He is not //*,r 
 
 Pan. Himfelfe ? n o? hee's not himfelfe.svoold a were 
 himfelfe: well, ihe Gods are aboue, limemurt frirn^o 
 endsweMTV^/Wwell, Iwooidmyhcart \vfrcinherbo 
 dy; no,Htttcritnot abater man then 
 
 C*e. ExcuferrK. 
 
 Pan. He is elder. 
 
 Cre. Pardon me, pardon me. 
 
 Pan. Th'otherj not come too'r, you friall tell me ano- 
 ther tale wlien th'otherj come too't : Hefter fhall not 
 haue his will ihisyrare. 
 
 Cre. He (hall not ncede it if he ha'ue his ovune. 
 
 P*n. Nor his qualities. 
 
 Cre. Nomauer. 
 
 Pan. Not his beautir. 
 
 Crr.^ Twuld not become hiin,Sii own'i better. 
 
 Pan. You hue no ludgement Neeee ; HeUrn het fe Ifc 
 fworeih'otherd*y thar TN?r/forabrownc fuour(fot 
 fo 'tis I muft confelTe ) not browne neither. 
 
 Cre. No,but browne. 
 
 Pun: Faiib to fay uuth.browne and no: browne 
 
 Cre. To fay the truth, true and r.ot true 
 
 Pen. She praij'd his completion ibnue P*TU. 
 (rt, Wh^ Part* hath cojout inqugn. 
 PM So he has. 
 
 Crr. Then Trojlts should haue too n>och,iffhf jsrjsi'd 
 him abouc, his complexion is hfgho ihrn hij.He h^tung 
 
 colour 
 
8o 
 
 oloot enough, and che other higher, u too flaming a 
 >rire for * good complex ion, 1 had at lieue Htltent gol- 
 den tongue hid commended Trojlm for a copper note. 
 
 ^<M. Ifwearetoyou, 
 lthinke//rff**loucshjmbeitcrthen/ > <rr. 
 
 Crt . Then fhec's a. merry Greek? indeed. 
 
 ^40. Nay I amfurefbedoeSjfhecaroetohimth'other 
 day into the < ompaft wir.dow,and you ifnow he has not 
 palt three or foure haircs on hu chinne. 
 
 Cref. Indeed a Tapftrrs Arithmctiquc may foonr 
 jring his particulars therein, to a tocall. 
 
 Pond. Why he is very yoog. and yet will he within 
 three pound lift ss much ashis bt other Hdlor. 
 
 Cref. Is he is fo younga fr.an,and fo old a lifter ? 
 
 /*. Bat to prooue to you that ffctlen loues him.fhe 
 came and puts me her white hand to his clouen chin. 
 
 Cref. /Mwhauc mcrcy.how cameu cloueo? 
 
 Pem. Why ,you know 'tis dimpled, 
 Ithmkchisfmyling becomes him better then any man 
 ' allPhrigia. 
 
 Crt. Oh he fmilcs valiantly. 
 
 Pm. Dooohecnot? 
 
 Crt, Oh yes,and 'twere a clow'd in ^utttmne. 
 
 P**. Why go to then.but to proue to you lhas HcBen 
 Iooes7>0y/<w. 
 
 . Trojlut wil ftand to thce 
 Pr oofc ,if youle prooue it fo. 
 
 PM. 7>y/<?why he eftceroes her no more then I e- 
 fteemc an addle eggc. 
 
 Crt. Ifyouloucanaddleegge as well as you loue an 
 idle head,you would eatc chickens i'lh'fhcll. 
 
 Paa. I cannot chufc but laugh to thinkchow fhe tick- 
 led his chm.indecd (heehas a marucl's white hind 1 rnuft 
 needs confefie. 
 
 Crt. Without iheracke. 
 
 Pn. And ftice takes vpon her co fpie a white haire on 
 his chinne. 
 
 C re - AlaspoorcehinPinany a wartisticher. 
 
 Pond. But there was fuch laughing, Quetnc Hecvi* 
 laught that her eyes ran ore. 
 
 Cre. WiihMilflones. 
 
 P**. AndC/r^Iaughr. 
 
 Cre. But there was more temperate fire vnder the pot 
 of her eye* ; did her eyes ran ore too / 
 
 ?. And Hrtlor laught. 
 
 Cre. At what was all this laughing? 
 
 Paint. Marry at the white haire that Httar fpicd on 
 
 Cref. And itud becnea grcene haire, I (hocld haue 
 laught too. 
 
 PvxL They taught not fo much at the hatreds at his 
 ptetty anfwere. 
 
 Cre. What wts his anfwere # 
 
 Pt*. Quolh iree,hecre's but two tad fifty haire* on 
 your chinne;and one of them is white. 
 
 Cre. This u her qucftion. 
 
 ftxd That'strue.makenoqneftion ofthat, two and 
 fifiie hiires quoth hee,and one whitc>that white haire is 
 my Father, and all the reft are his Sonnet, hpner quoth 
 fhe.which of thefe haires is Parii my husband ? The for. 
 ked one quoth he, plucktoutand giue it him: but there 
 was fuch laughing, and HeUtn fo bluftic, >nd Parish 
 ehaft.and all the raft fo laught, that it paft. 
 
 Cre. So let it now, 
 For it haa betne a great while going by. 
 
 I told you a thing yefterday/hink on't. 
 
 Cre. So I docs. 
 
 Pond. Jlebefworne 'tis trueT* he will weepe you 
 an'twere a man borne in April). SiHdaretrt*tt. 
 
 Cief. And lie fpring vp )n his tf arej, s n'i weie a nettle 
 againfl May. 
 
 Paa. Harke they arc commingfrom the field,fiial we 
 (land vp here and fee them, as they paflc toward Iflium, 
 good Neece do ,fweet Necce Creffida. 
 
 Crt Atyonrpleafore. 
 
 Pan. Hre,hcere,hete'i an excellent place, hetrewe 
 may fee moft brauely.lle tel you them all by their namti, 
 as xhey paffe by ,but roarke Tnylw about" the itfL 
 Enter t/ne&. 
 
 Crt. Speake not fo lovv'd. 
 
 Pan. That's v*t ,is not that a braue man.hee'i one 
 of the flowers of Troy I canyou.but merkt Trojlm.yoo 
 fhal fee anon. 
 
 Crr. Who's that/ 
 
 EnttrAntcnar, 
 
 PM. That's jfnteur t he has afhrow'dwitl can tell 
 you,and hee's man good inoogh. hec's one o'ch foun- 
 deft lodgement in Troy whofoeuer, and a proper man of 
 perfomwhen comes Tny/ut ? lie fhew you Tnyba anon, 
 if hce fee me.you fhall fee him him nod at roe. 
 
 C rv. Will he giue you the nod ? 
 
 Pan. Youfhillfce. 
 
 Cre. If he do,trie rich fliall hatie.more. 
 
 P*n. That's///ffr,that,that,looke you.that there*, a 
 fellow. Goe thy way Htf or.there'* a braue man Neece, 
 O braue Httiar ! Lookc how hee lookes ?therc's a coun- 
 tcnance;tft not a braue c.w) ? 
 Cre. Oi>rauemn! 
 
 P**. Is a not r It doorsa mni heart good.looke you 
 what hacks arc on hit Helmet Jookcyou yonder , do you 
 fee .' Looke you there ?Therc's noirftingjayingon^uk't 
 orf , who ill s they fay.therc be hacks. 
 Cre. Be thofe with Swords? 
 
 ater Par it. 
 
 PM. Swords, any thing he cares nor. and thediuell 
 come to him ,i t'i all one.by Gods lid it dooes ones heart 
 good. Yonder comes Paru, yonder comes ftrit: looke 
 yee yonder Ncece.ift not a gallant man to, ift not ? Why 
 thisis braue now : who f*id he came hurt home to day ? 
 Hee's not hurt, why this will do Htltttj heart good 
 no w.ha ? Would J could fee Try/* now t you flutt Tr<y- 
 /wnon. 
 
 (re. Whoferhat* 
 
 Enter OeSewiu. 
 
 P*. That'i HeQmiu t l marucll where Trtyliu is,i hat's 
 Htteum, Ithirtkebe went not forth to day:thafs Hsl. 
 lemm. 
 
 Cre. Can^rwf1ghtVnclej 
 Pan. 7/>ff!rno -.yes hecle fight indifferent, well,' 
 maruell where Tnjlm it; harke, do you not baere the 
 people crie Trwjlui t HtOtnu is a Prieft. 
 Crr. What fitraking fellow comes yonder ? 
 
 MatfrTrjliu 
 
 p*a. Where* Yonder? That's Dafkolnu. 'TiTr/- 
 fut ' Ther's a man Ncece, hem : Braoe 7rr/w,ihe Prince 
 ofChiualrtt. 
 
 Crt. Peacc.for flume peace. 
 Pnd. Mirkehim, not him a O braue Trojfuj : looke 
 well vpon him Ncece Jcoke you how his Sword it blou- 
 dictf,andbisHcUnc more batktthen/feacr/.and bow he 
 
 lookes, 
 
Troy ins and Crefiida* 
 
 lookes, and how be goes. O admirable youth .' he oe'rc 
 faw three and twenty. Go tny wy Trylnt,%o thy way, 
 had I a fitter were a Qract. or a daughter a Goddeffe, hee 
 (hould take hii choice O admirable man !/r,i? Paris 
 it durt to him, and I warrant, Helen to change, would 
 giue money to boot. 
 
 Enter cm 
 
 Crtf Hcere come more. 
 
 Pan. Affe* .fooles. dolts. chsff and bran, chaffs and 
 bran ; portedge after meat. I could liue and dye t'th'eyei 
 ofrrorbtt, N'tc looke.ne're looVe ; the Eaglet are gon, 
 Crown andDawre*,CtowetandDawes: I had rather be 
 fuch a man *< Traylut, then Agtmemam .v\& all Greece 
 
 Crtf There is among the Greckes Aslaiilti, abettet 
 man then Trejlm . 
 
 to*, vltbillts'i Dray -man,a Porter .a very Camel!. 
 
 Cref. Well well. 
 
 Pm. Well.well t Why haue you any difcretion?heue 
 you any eyes? Do you know what a man it ! It not birth, 
 b auty.good fhpe, difcourfe, mtnhood .learning, gen- 
 tlencflc, vercue.youth.liberalry.and fo forth : he Spice, 
 and flt that feafom a man ? 
 
 Cn{. l.a minc'd man and then co be bak'd with DO Date 
 inthepye.for then the mans'dates out. 
 
 Pan. Yoo are fuch another woman, oocknowes not 
 si what ward you lye. 
 
 Cftf. Vpon m/ backe. to defend my belly; vponmy 
 wit. to defend my wilej i vppon my fecreey, to defend 
 minehonefly j my Msske, to defend my beauty, and you 
 to defend all thefe: and at all thefewardes I lye at, at 
 thousand watches. 
 
 P*n. Say oneof your watches. 
 
 Cref. Nay He watch you fot that, and that's one of 
 thecheefcft ofthem too. If I cannot ward what I would 
 not hiue hit, lean watch youfot telling how I took the 
 blow, wnleffe it (well pif hiding, and then it's pafi wat- 
 ching 
 
 fin* A*. 
 
 pan You are fijch another. 
 
 "Sy Sir. my Lord would inftantly fpeake with you. 
 
 P<. Where? 
 
 Bey. At yourowne houfe 
 
 PAH. Good Boy if 1! him 1 come, I doubt he bee hurt 
 Fare ye well good Ne ece 
 
 Cref. Adieu Vnkle 
 
 PM. lie be with you Neece bjr and by 
 
 Cref. To bring Vnkle 
 
 P*. 1, t token from Trgjttu. 
 
 Cref. By the fame token, you are a Bawd. Era Paxd 
 Word*. vo\ve* g'fi, teares, 8 loucs full facrifice, 
 He offers in anotheri enterprile - 
 Bur more in Tror/tu thoufar.d fold 1 fee. 
 Thffl in the glaffeof PaatLtr\ praife may b{ 
 Yet hold I off. Women are Angel* wooing, 
 Thmgi won are done, ioye foule lye in che dooing : 
 That fhc belou'd, knowrt nought, thai knowe* not thU; 
 Men prize tht thing vngin d, more thenit i*. 
 That fhe was neuct yt, that euer knew 
 Lour go i fofweec. at when dcfuc did fue : 
 Therefore ;bis maxim* oui ofroue 1 teach ; 
 
 That though my heant Contents fimie loue doth bezre, 
 NoihingofcHac (hill from mine eyt tppeare. Exit. 
 
 Strut. Eater. 
 
 'eneUta,sritb ether/. 
 
 Agam. Princes: 
 
 What greefe hath fet the laundiet on your chtekcs .' 
 The ample proportion that hope makes 
 In all defigncs , begun OR e arch below 
 Fayles in the promift largeneffe: checkes nd djfiRers 
 Grow in the veines of adiont high* ft rear'd . 
 At knots by the conflux of meeting fap, 
 Infecltht found Pine.and diucns hi< Graine 
 Torciue and etant fiom his courfe of growth* 
 Not Princes, is it matter new to vs. 
 That we come fhort of our fuppofe fo farre, 
 That after feucn yeares fiege, yet Troy wjlks tbnd, 
 Sith euery aflion that hath gone before, 
 Whereof we haue Record, Trial! did draw 
 Bias and thwart, not anfwering the a/me ; 
 And that vnbodied figure of the thought 
 That gaue't furmifed fhape. Why then(you Princes) 
 Do you with cherkes abalh'd, behold our wotkes, 
 And thinke them fhame, which ate (indeed )oought elfe 
 But theprotrafitue tiiaiiof great loue, 
 Tofinde petfiftiue conftancie in men ? 
 The fioeneffe of which MettsJI is not found 
 In Fortunes louc : for then, the Bold and Coward, 
 The Wife and Foole, the Artift and vn-read, 
 The hard and foft . feeme all affin'd.and kin. 
 But in the Winde and Temped of her frowne, 
 Diftindion with a lowd and pourefol! fan, 
 Puffing at all , winnowes the light away ; 
 And what hath malTe, or matter by it felfe, 
 Lies rich in Vertue,andvnmingled. 
 
 AW*> With due Obfcruance of thy godly feat, 
 Great A^ruemne* , Nt/lerfatll apply 
 Thy lateft words. 
 In the reproofe of Chance* 
 
 Lies the true proofe of men : The Sea being fmooth. 
 How many (hallow bauble Boates dare fail* 
 Vpon her patient btefl, making their way 
 With thofe of Nobler bulke? 
 But let the Human treat once enrage 
 The gentle 7%**V,and anon behold 
 The (hong nbb'd Barke through liquid Moutmines cu 
 Bounding betweene the two moyfl Elements 
 Like ferfeut Horfe. Where's then the fawcy Boate, 
 Whofc weake vntimber'd fides but euen now 
 Co-riual'd Greatne(Te I Either to harbour fled, 
 Or made a Toftc for Neptune. Euenfo, 
 Doth valours fhew.and valours worthdiuide 
 In ftormw of Fortune. 
 For, in her ray and bright neffe, 
 The Heard hath more annoyance by the Brieze 
 Then by the Tyget : But, when the fplitting winde 
 Makes flexible the knees of knotted Oakn, 
 And Flies fled vnder fhade, why iheo 
 The thing of Courage, 
 
 Ai rowz'd with rape, with rage doth fyjipathbe, 
 And with an accent tun'd in felfe-fame key, 
 Retyres to chiding Fortune. 
 
 Thou great Commander, Nerue, and Bone of Greece, 
 Heart of our Numbers, foule, and onely fpiht, 
 In whom the tempers, and the mindes of all 
 Should be fhut vp .-Heart whar Wyfftt fpeakes, 
 
 Befides the applaufe and approbation 
 The which mofi mighty tor thy place 
 
 and fway, 
 
82 
 
 Troy lus and Crefsie/a. 
 
 Andthou rooft reuerend fof thy ftretcht-ourfife, 
 giue to both your fpeeche* : which were fuch, 
 \t j4g*mtm*o* and th hand of Greece 
 Should hold vphigh in Brafle: aod fuch agiine 
 As venerable Ak/Mn< h ' din S |loer ) 
 Should with > bond of ayre.ftrong as the Axletree 
 In which the Hcauens ride, knit ill Greckei eares 
 To hi* eperienc'd tongue : yet let It pleafe both 
 Thou Grcat.and Wi fc J to hearc f Ijffii fpeake- 
 
 AI*. Speak Prince of /r/W,and be't of lefle expea ! 
 That matter needlefle of importleffc burthen 
 Dioide thy Iip ; then weace confident 
 Whtn rartke Tberftei opct his-Mafticke iawes, 
 We Ml heare Mufirke Wit, and Oracle.- 
 
 "U M Troy yet vpon Ins bafts hid bene downe. 
 And the RKM f/eSon fword had lack'd a Matter 
 But for ihefe inftanrCT. 
 The fpecialty ofRulc !>th beeoe neglected ; 
 And looke how many Grecian Tent* do ftand 
 Hollow pon this Plain*, fo ma.iy hollow Factions. 
 When that the Gencrall is nut like the Htue. 
 To whom the Fotragers ftiall all repaire. 
 What Hony is expected? Degree being vizarded, 
 Th'vnworthieft fhewes as fairely in the Matke. 
 The Heaucns ihemfelues, the Planets, and this Center, 
 Obferue degree, priority ,and place, 
 Inliftnrc, courfe, proportion, fcafon, forme, 
 Office, and cuftorne, in all line of Order : 
 And therefore is the glorious Planet Sol 
 [n noble eminence, enthron'd and fpheatM 
 Amtd'ft the other, whofe med'cmable eye 
 Corrects che ill Afpefts of Planets euill, 
 And pofles like the Command'ment of a King, 
 Sans checks, to good and bad. But when thePlanets 
 In euill mixture to difordcr wander, 
 \Vhat PUgues, and what portents,wh3t mutiny ? 
 What raging of the Sea? lhaking of Earth? 
 Commotion in the Winlcs? Frights.changcs, horrors, 
 Diuct t, and crarke, rend-snd dci acinate 
 The vniry, and married cilmo of States 
 Qyite from their fixnrePO, when Degree is fiiak'd, 
 (Which isihe Ladder to all high defignes) 
 The enterprise is Cuke. How could Communities, 
 Degrees in Schoolcs, and Brother-hoods in Cmet, 
 Peaceful! Commerce from diuidable (horet, 
 The prtmogenitiue, and due of Byrth, 
 Prerogatiuc of Age, Crownes, Scepters, Lawrels, 
 (Bui by Degree) liand m Aurhcntique place? 
 Take but Degrct away > vn-i one that ftring. 
 And heatke what Difcord followes : each thing oeetes 
 In mterc oppugnancie. The bounded Waters, 
 Should lift their bofomes higher then the Shores, 
 And make a foppc of all this fohd Globe : 
 Strength fhould be Lord of imbecility, 
 And the rude Sonnc (liould ftrike his Father dead : 
 Force fhould be riglit, or rather, right and wrong, 
 (Betwecne whofe cndlcffe larre, luftice recides) 
 Should loofe her names^nd fo (hould I uftice too. 
 Then tucry thing includes it fclfe in Power. 
 Power into Will, Will inra Appetite, 
 And Appetite(an vniuerfall Wolfe, 
 So doubly fcconded with Will, and Power) 
 Muft make perforce en vmuerfall prey, 
 Andlaft.eaievphimfelfc. 
 Great Agamemnon : 
 This Chaos, when Degree is fufoewe. 
 
 Followes the choaking : 
 
 And this negledion of Degree, it h 
 
 That by a pace goes backward in a porpofe 
 
 It hath to climbc. The Generals difdain'd 
 
 By him one ftep below ; he. bv the' next, 
 
 That neit, by him beneath : foenery Hep 
 
 Exaropled by the firft pace that it ficke 
 
 Of bis Superiour, growes to an enoious Feaaer 
 
 Of pale, and bloodlette Emulation. 
 
 And 'tis thi t Fcauet that keepes Troy on foote, 
 
 Not her owne Hnewet. To end a tale of length, 
 
 Troy in our weakncfle Hues, not in her ftrength. 
 
 Ntft. Moft wifely hath rijft, heere difcouer'd 
 The Peauer. whereof all our power is ficke. 
 
 Jg*. The Nature of the fichneffe found (Vbffit) 
 What is the reroedie? 
 
 Wjf- The great -4*A&/,whoin Opinion erownes, 
 The finew, nd the fore-hand of our Hofte, 
 Hauing hiteare full of his dyery Fsmc, 
 Growes dainty of his worth, and in his Tent 
 Lyes mocking oar defignes. With him, tatroclm, 
 Vpon a lazie Bed, the hue -long day 
 Breakes fcnrrill lefts, 
 And with ridiculous and aukward a6rion, 
 (Which Slanderer, he imitation call's) 
 He Pageants vs. Sometime great AgAmtmxou, 
 Thy toplcfle deputation he'f uts on { 
 And tike a (trotting Player, whofe conceit 
 Lies (n his Hara-ftnng, and doth thinkc it rich 
 To heare the woodden Dialogue and found 
 Twist his ftretcht footing, and the Sc*rTolge, 
 Such to be pittied, and ore-reded fecming 
 He afts thy Greatnefft In : and when he fpeakct , 
 Tis like a Chime a mendiflg. Withtcarmesvnfquar'd, 
 Which from the tcngue of roaring Tnkm dropt, 
 es Hyperboles. Atthisrurty fluffe, 
 
 The Urge AcbtSet (on hi, preft-bed lolling) 
 From bis deepe Chefl, laughes out a lowd ap 
 Cries excellent, 'tis Agmmn* luft . 
 
 No* pby me fftftor ; hum, and ftroke thy Beard 
 As he, being dreft to Come Oration i 
 That's done, as Deere M the extrearaeft epds 
 Of pars! els ; as like, as yalcm and his wife, 
 Yet god AclnUei fiill cnes excellent, 
 Tis Htflor right. Now play him (me) Patrxlte, 
 Arming to anfwer in 3 ni ghc- A latmc , 
 And then (fonooth) the faint defers of Age 
 Muft be the Scene of royrth, to cough, and fpit, 
 And with a palflc furubling on his Gorget, , 
 Shake 4n and out theRiuet: anJ at this Toon 
 Sir Valour dies ; cries, O enough ftttroclw % . 
 Or, glue me ribs of Steelc, I rhall fplit all 
 In plcafure of my Spleene. And in this fsfhion. 
 All our abilities, gifts, natures, fhapes, 
 Seucrals and generals of grace eflt, 
 Atchieuments, plots, orders, preuentions, 
 Ercitements to the field, or fpeech for truce, 
 Succefleor loffe, what is.or is not, femes 
 As ftuffc for thefc two, to make paradoxes, 
 
 Neft. And in the imitation of thefe twaine, 
 Who (tirtjfet faycs) Opinion erownes 
 With an Imper.ali voyce, many arc infcft : 
 ^/-uris growne fclfc-will'd, and beares his head 
 Infuchareyne in full as proud a place 
 As broad Jcblu, and keepes his Tent like him j 
 Makes faftiou* Fctfls/tiles on our Hate of Wan 
 
Trqylusand Cre/sida. 
 
 Bold as 89 Oracle.and feu Thcrfaei 
 
 A (hue, whofe Gall comes Aandtrs like a Minr, 
 
 To match vs in eomparifont with dun. 
 
 To weaken ami difcrcdit our txpo'.urr , 
 
 How ranks foeoer roundel in with danger. 
 
 Kjf 1 hey taxe our policy, and call it Cowerdice, 
 Count Wifedomc s no member of the Waire, 
 Fore-flail prcfcicnce, and cftccme no ac*e 
 Bm that of hand . Tle ftill and menull pan*. 
 That do contrive how many hands (hall fluke 
 When fitneAe call them oo.and know by snrsfure 
 Of tneir obfcraant toylc.the Enemies weight, 
 Why this hath not a fingers dignity : 
 They call this Bcd-worke, Mspp'iy , Cloflet-Wanc : 
 So that che Ramrr* that Batteis downs the wall, 
 For the great fwuig and rudcneife of bit poize. 
 They place before his hand that nude the Engine, 
 Or thofe that with the finenetfe of their foulcs. 
 By Resfon guide hit execution. 
 
 Nrjt, Ut hi be grimed, and AduRts horfe 
 Makes many Tfau fonnes . Tafkft 
 
 . What Trumpet ?Looke .*/*/,*.. 
 . From Troy. Enter vf*ta, 
 
 Ag*. What would yotf tote our Tent ? 
 
 xw. Is this great Agamemwts Tent,l prey you t 
 
 jiga. Euenthi*. 
 
 *sjc May one that is a Herald, and a Prince. 
 Do a tatre mcffagc ro his Kingly esres t 
 
 Ago. With lurety (Uonget then Achtiles <uioc t 
 Tore all the Greek ifh heads, which with one voyce. 
 Call Ago******* Head and General!. 
 
 t^. Faireleatie, and large fecuruy. Howaaay 
 A fl ranger to thofe moft Imperial lookes, 
 Know them from eyes of other Mortals ? 
 
 Jga. How ? 
 
 . ^M . ! : 1 ake , that I might waken reuerencc. 
 And on the cheekebe ready w ith a bluQ 
 Mo'deft as morning, when foe coldly eyes 
 TheyouthfollPhccbujf 
 Which ia that God in office guiding men ? 
 Which is the high and mighty Agan*a*>o* t 
 
 Ag. Thu Troyan fcoroes vs, ot the men oTTroy 
 Are ceremonious Cooniet*. 
 
 c/<i. Cooniert as free, at debonnsi re ; vnarm'd, 
 Ac bending AogeU : that's their Fame, in peace : 
 But when they would feeme Soiridiers, they haue galles, 
 Good armes, ftrqng ioyncs, true fwords,& l<met accord, 
 Nothing fo full cf heart. But peace /?, 
 Peace Troyan, lay fhy finger on rhy lip$, 
 The worthineffe of praife diftaine his worth : 
 If that he prais'd hirufelfe, bring the prvfe forth. 
 Bat what fhc repining enemy commend*. 
 That breath Fsone blowes.thit praite fole pure trjnfcf ds. 
 
 jtga. Sir.you of Troy .call you your felfe c<w t 
 
 vut. \ Greekc.thac is my name. 
 
 Aga. What's your rTyr I pray you \ 
 ^m. Sir pardon, ' for Agamtmoi eares. 
 
 Aga. He heares nought pnuady 
 That comes from Troy. 
 
 */*?. Nor I from Troy come not to wbifper him, 
 I bring a Trumpet to 9Wkc his eare, 
 To fet his fence on theattemiue bent, 
 ,\nd cheniofpeiKe. 
 
 A I*. Speakc frankdy as the winde. 
 Jt is not A*mem*e><t fleeptng boirr; 
 Tht ihou &alt know Trojan he is *wike, 
 
 He wb thee fo himfeife. 
 
 XT. Trorqpet blow loud, 
 Send thy Braffc voycethrouoh all thcfe lazie Tents. 
 And euery Greeke of onctUs, 'let him know, 
 What Troy meases fairely, Oialt be fpolce Mowd . 
 
 The Trumpeitfww 
 
 We hau great Aganxvuxm here m Troy 
 A Prince calld Hilior, frum is hisFarher : 
 Who iq this duU and long.conrmewd Trace 
 Is rufty growne. He bad me cake a Tturopct, 
 And 10 this purpofe fpeake : Kings.Princes, Lord*, 
 If there be one xnong'ft thefayr'ft of Greece, 
 That holds hit Honor higher then hiseafe, 
 That feekes his praifc, more then he feares hi; peril], 
 That knowes his Valour, andknowesnor his feare, 
 That loues his Miftnsmorc then in conieflion, 
 ( With troam vowcs to her owne lips he louet) 
 And dare avow her Beaucy.and her Wonh, 
 In other armes then hers : to him this Challenge. 
 Hf8ar, in vie w of Troy ans, and of Grceke j, 
 Shall make it good, or do his beft to do it. 
 He hath a Lady, wifer, fauer.truer, 
 Then euetGreckedid compare in nissrmes, 
 And will eo rnortow with his Trumpet call, 
 Midway betweene your Tents.and waJles of Troy, 
 To rowze a Grecian that is true in toue. 
 If any come, Hotter foal honour him : 
 If none, hee'l fay in Troy when he reiyres, 
 The Grecian Dames arefun-burnt.and not worth 
 The fplinter of a Lance : Eoen fo much. 
 
 Aga. This (hall be to'ld our Loaiers 
 If none of then haue fouie to (uch a kinde, 
 We left there all at home : But we are Souldiers, 
 And may that Souldier metre recreant proae, 
 That meanrt not, hath not.or is not in looe : 
 Ifthenoneis, or hath,or meanes to be, 
 That one meets HtQcr\ if none elfe, lie be he. 
 
 tiff. TellhimofJV<r^ar,onethatW8S8rnn 
 When Htttr, Grandfite fuckt : he is old now, 
 But if there be not in our Grecian mould, 
 One Nobleman, that hatrrone fparkiof fire 
 To aofwer for his Loue ; tell him from m-, 
 lie hide my S.luet beard m ? Gold Beauer. 
 And in my Vantbrace put ibis wither 'd brawne, 
 And meeting him, wil cell htm, that my Lady 
 Was fayrer then bis Graoderm.. and as chafte 
 As may be in the world -. hb youth in flood. 
 He pawne thit truth with my three diopi ofblood. 
 
 i/Ene. Now heauens forbid iuch fcaifittc of youth. 
 
 Vlrf. Amen. 
 
 Aga. Faire 
 
 I.c t me touch your hand 
 To our Pauillion ftial 1 leade you fi. ft . 
 AcbiJu fhall haue word of this inrenr, 
 So fhalloch Lord of Greece from Tent to Teott 
 Your felfe flial) Feaft with vs before you goc, 
 And finde toe velcome of a Noble Fo. Exaut. 
 
 ettaiut Nejtar. 
 
 Ntft. WSatfayesf^i/f 
 
 ytyf. I haue a young conception in my braiiie, 
 Be you my time to bring it to iocnc ft jpe. 
 
 Ntjl. Whatis't? 
 tffa. This 'tis: 
 
 Blunt wedges riue hard knots : the feeded Pride 
 That hath to this maturity blowne vp 
 
Trvjfutand Crefsitta. 
 
 n tinke Atbines t muftot now b cropt, 
 Ot (hcddine breed sNwfcry of like coil 
 To ouet-buTke v 1 all. 
 
 Nefi. Wel.andhow? 
 
 Vlyf. Tbs challenge that ihc galjam *MJr fends, 
 How euet it u (jpred in general name. 
 Relates in ipurpoic onely ro *4cbQfi. 
 
 Htfi. the purpofc it perfpicoous cueo as fubftance, 
 Whole groffenefle httlccharrBfters fumme vp. 
 And in the publication make noftraioe. 
 But that Aclnttm, were his braiotr as barren 
 As bankes of Lybia, chough (Apetlo knowes) 
 Tw dry enough, wil with great fpeedc of iudgtmcnt, 
 I, with celerity, finde fit Strt purpofe 
 Pointing on him- 
 
 Vfyf. And wake him to the anfwer, thioke you? 
 
 Reft. Yei, Vis moft meet j who may yon elfe oppofe 
 That can from ## bring his Honoi off, 
 If not jichiSet ; tbougb't be e fportfull Combatc, 
 Yet in this truU. much opinion dwels. 
 For heere the Troyans tafte our deer'ft repote 
 With their fVft Palate : and truft to me ntfet, 
 Out imputation (ha tl be oddely poiz'd 
 In this wild* aAion. For the fucrefle 
 [Although particular) (hall giue a fcaniling 
 [>fgood or bad, vnto the Generall : 
 And in fuch Indexes, although finall pricket 
 To cbeir fubfequem Volumes, there is feene 
 The baby figure of thcGyam-mafle 
 Of things toceme at large. It is (bppos'd. 
 He that meets /rVHw,i!Tues from our choyfe ; 
 And choife being mutual! ade of all our louScs, 
 Makes Merit her eleven, and doth boyle 
 As 'twere, from forth vs all : a man dsftiU'd 
 Out of our Venues; who mlfcarrying, 
 What bean from bence rcceyues the conquering pan 
 To ftcele a ftrong opinion to themfehies, 
 Which entertain d, Limbes arc in hie inflruments, 
 in no leffc working, then are Swords and Bowes 
 Dire&iueby theLimbe*. 
 
 yijf. Giue pardon to my fpeech . 
 There/ore 'tis meet, AcbiSt meet not Heticr : 
 Let vs (like Merchants) fnew our fo wleft Wares, 
 And thirike perchance they 'I fell : If not. 
 The lufter of the better yet to (new, 
 Shall (new the better. Do not content, 
 That euet Hethr and JdtiHet mrete 
 For both our Honour, and our Shame in this, 
 Are dogg'd with two ftrange Followers. 
 
 Neft. I fee them not wiih my old cies : what are they? 
 
 Vljf. What glory our AcbiiUi (hares ftom//*ffr, 
 ( Were he not proud) we all ftiou'.d wearc with him : 
 But he already it too infolent, 
 And we were better parch In Arrriclc Sunne, 
 Then in the pride and fait fcornc of his eyes 
 Should he fr ape HtUtr firc. If he were foyld 
 Why then we did our roaine opinion crufti 
 In taint of our beft man . No, make a Lott'ry, 
 And by deuice let blockffh AUUC&VN 
 The fort to fight w'nhHetlor : Among otttfelua^ 
 Cine him allowance as the worthier man, 
 .For chat will phylicke the great Myrmidon 
 Who broyles in lowd applaufe, and make htm fall 
 His CrrO . that prouder then blew Ins bends. 
 Ifthe dull brainleiTe Ax come fafe off, 
 W ce'l drelTe him vp in voyces t ifhe fade, 
 
 Yet go we vndar our opinion frill, 
 That we haue better men. But hit or mhTe, 
 Our ptoie&s life this (tape offence afTumcc, 
 >tf^implo/d,pluckeidowne>*cfc&/ Plumes. 
 
 JVy?. Now Pfyfli/, I begin tordlifh thy adoice 
 And I Mil giue a tatte of it fonhwhh 
 To Agianmmm, go we to him ftraight : 
 Two Currcs ftial tame each other, Pride alone 
 Muft une the Maftiffes on,a 'twere their bone. 
 
 Ait. Tbtrfnt,* 
 ^ Tbtr. *awMM, how if behad Biles (ful) allouci 
 
 Jia. Ttxrftet) 
 
 7ber. And thole Bytea did ranne, fay fojdid notrhe 
 General run, were not that abotchy core? 
 
 Tfcr.Then there would come feme marter from hint 
 I fee none now. 
 
 Thou Bitch- Wolfet-Sonne, canft y not hetre? 
 
 . 
 
 Tftrr.The plague of Greece vpon thee thou Mungrel 
 beefe.wittedLord. 
 
 At*. Spcakc then you whinid'ft Icaucn fpeake, I will 
 beate thce into handfomneffe. 
 
 Tbet. I fhal fooner raylcthee into wit and holineffc 
 but I thinke thy Horfe wil fooner con an Oraiion, theny 
 learn a prayer without booke: Thoucanft (bike, canft 
 ihou? A rd Murreno'tb thy lades trickes. 
 
 Jli*. Todsftoole,lcarneit the Proclamation. 
 
 Tttr. Docdthouthinkel haucoo fence thou ftrik'ft 
 
 sfa. The Proclamation. (meihusf 
 
 Tbtr. Thou art proclaim'd a foole.l thinke. 
 
 At*. Do not Porpentine.do not; my ffngers icch. 
 
 Tfor. I would thou clidfl itch from head to foot, and 
 I had the fcratching of thee,! would make thee the loth- 
 fonVftfcab in Greece. 
 
 A>*. I fay the Proclamation. 
 
 Ther. Thougrumblefl ftcrailefl eueryhotrre on A~ 
 chilltt, and tho u art as ful of enuy at his grritner, as Cer- 
 krw is at Profinauft beamy. 1, chat thou barkft at him, 
 
 Aia. tAinieneTtrrfin. 
 
 Tktr. Thou fhoold'ft ftrike him. 
 
 A:*. Coblofe. 
 
 Tbtr. He would pun thee Into ftuuers with W) fift, as 
 aSailorbreakcsa bisket. 
 
 Ai*. YouhorfonCurre. 7^*r.Do,do. 
 
 AM. Tbounoolefbra Witch. 
 
 Ther. I, do,do,thou fodden-witted Lord : fhoohafi 
 no more braine then I hauc in mine elbows: An Afrtico 
 may tutor thee. Thou fcuruy valiant A(Tc,thou an heerc 
 but to threfh Troyans, and thou art bought and folde s- 
 mongthofe of any wit, like a Barbarian fliue. If (boa vfe 
 to beat me,l wil begin at thy heclc and tel what thou-an 
 by inches, thou thing of no bowels thou. 
 
 At*. Youdogge. 
 
 Tbtr. You fcuroy Lord. 
 
 Ai*. You Curre. 
 
 Thsr. yl/^h.sIdrot^omcferK^doCameU.do,^ 
 ftittr Achilles. and PMTfcliu. 
 
 Acbil Why how now ^,*?wherefore do you this? 
 How now Tberfitert what's the matter man ? 
 Tkfr. You fee him there, do you ? 
 Achtl. I, what's the nutter. . 
 Tker. Nay looke vpon him. 
 A(k,{. So I do : w hat's the natter f 
 
 Tfcr. 
 
Trybsand Cre/sida. 
 
 Tfcr. Nay but regard bun wed. 
 
 AcM. Well. why J do fo. 
 
 Tker. BtityCT you looke not well vpon him: for wlxi 
 fomecuer you cake him to tx,hc it, At*x. 
 Aebtl. 1 know that foole. 
 Tber. I. but that foole knowes not bimfelfe. 
 
 Aux. Therefore I beete thee. 
 
 7 Arr. Lo,lo^o,lo, what mdiams<* wit he 7ttm:hi* 
 euzfions bauc cares thus long. I haue bobb d his Bramc 
 more then h has bee my bones : 1 will buy mac Spar - 
 rowes for a pcny , and his Puanatr is not worth the ninth 
 part of a Sparrow. This Lord (Afbitn} AIM who wears 
 His wh ID bis brUy, and hit g<mcs in bu> bead, lie cell you 
 what! fry ofhim. 
 
 AcU. What?. 
 
 Tfar. I fay this ^Ttiue 
 
 ^tffW. Nay good ^. 
 
 T*T. Has not To much wit. 
 
 yfaW. Nay. I maft hold you. 
 
 Tber. As will flop the eye of Hrfo/Needk.for whom 
 become* to fight 
 
 AfM. Pe&cefoolc. 
 
 7W . 1 wool d haue peace and qoietne*. b ut the foolc 
 will not : be there, that he, loo'-.e you there. 
 
 A*x. Othoudamn'dCurre, Uball 
 
 AM. Will you fet your vit 10 a Foole*. 
 
 Tber. No J wanant you.foc fooles will fcme it. 
 
 Pat. Goodwordi7*-/w. 
 
 -A**.'. What'sthtquarrel!/ 
 
 ><. J bad thee vile Owle, goe leame me the tenarc 
 of the Proclamation ,and he rsyles vpcn me, 
 
 Tber. I ferue thee not. 
 
 Auae. Well. go coo, go too. 
 
 Tttr. f ferue heere voluntary. 
 
 AM. Yoor laft fermce was Cuiferance. 'twas not o- 
 lon'ary, no man is beaicn voluntary '. Auue washcercthe 
 voluntary and youssvnder anlmprsfle. 
 
 Tkier. E'nclo, a gfea* dcslc of your wit too lies in yoo.r 
 finnewes, or cifc there be Liars. Hetlvr (hall tutie a great 
 cstch, if he knocke one either of your braincs,he were as 
 good craike a fuftie not with no kerndl. 
 
 ScbU. What wich me to Jberfaes ? 
 
 7>xr. There s reflet, and old Nejlor, whofeWitwa* 
 mouldy ere (hcirGiandfircs had nails on their tocsyoke 
 you like drirt-Oxen.and make you plough vp the wa>re, 
 
 AM. Wb?wber> 
 
 Tbfr. Ye good footh, to Adalkifo jfiax, to 
 
 Ait*. Khali cut out your toogue. 
 Thar. Tisnomstter.lftaiKpcakeasnmehas thou 
 aftetwards. 
 
 t*t. No wore words Therjttet. 
 
 Ther.l will hold my peate when AebOtt Brooch bid* 
 mc.fh*.!!.' 
 
 Atbtl. There's for youPafrar&g. 
 
 7*er. 1 wi I fee y ou hang'd like Clotpolcs at I come 
 any more to your Teats; 1 will keepe where there is wit 
 fluring,and ieauethc fa<3 ion of fooles. Exit. 
 
 Pat. A good riddance. 
 
 ./frfo/.Marry this Sir it proclaim'd through al oar hofl, 
 Tht Hctttr by the fift hoore of the Sunnf , 
 W iH with a Trumpet, 'twi our Tents and Troy 
 To mwow morning call ionx Knight to Atmcs, 
 That hh a ftootacke. and Cuch a one that dare 
 Maintain; I know not what : 'us craft. Farewell. 
 Ait*. Farewell e who (hall anfww bimf 
 
 Acbtl. I know not,'tisput to Lotny. other wife 
 
 Meknewhtsman, 
 ^wr.O meaning you, 1 wil gp iwoe more of ,,. g^ 
 
 Pri. Afcerfomany rujbre*;iues,ff>echesfpnr 
 Thus once againe fays Nefier from ihe Greeket 
 Ddiuer Htln, and all damage elfe 
 (As honour, loffe of time, trauaile, expence, 
 Wound*, friends.and what-els deere that is confiira'd 
 Jn hot d.gefljon of th, coroorant Wane; 
 Shall be ftrok* off. //,#r,what fjy you toot, 
 
 HtR. Though no man Icffer frt the Greeks then I 
 As farre as touches my particulsr : yet dread Pnam. 
 There is no Lady of more fcfter bowels, 
 More fpuagie, to fucke in the fenfe of Fcare 
 More ready to cry out, who knowes what followes 
 Th<n ffftfar is : the wound of peace is (urcty, 
 Surety iecure : but modeft Doubc is cal'd 
 The Beacon of the wife ; thetent that fearch$ 
 To-thbottomcoftheworfl. Us /fr/r go, 
 Since the firft fword was drwne about this quettion. 
 Eucry ty ihe foule mongft many thcufand difmes, 
 Hath bio as decic as HtL-n : I meane olours : 
 If we hauc lolt fo many tenths of ours 
 To guard a thing not oui.,nor worth to vs 
 (Had it ou? name) the valew of one ten ; 
 What merit's in that reafon which ^^iies 
 The yeelding of her yp. 
 
 Try.. Fie,fie/ny Brother ; 
 Wc.gh you ihe worth and h nour of King 
 (So great as our dread Father; in a Scale 
 OfcommooOuoces? Wil you with Counters furnme 
 The part proportiOD of hit infinite, 
 Andbuckle in a wade maft fathonilefle, 
 Wuhfpaanes and inches fa diminunue, 
 Asfearcsandreafons ?Fiefor godly (hame? 
 
 ///. No maruel though you btte fo (harp ac reafoo, 
 You are fo empty.of them, fltould not our Father 
 3fare th great fway of his affayres with reafons, 
 Becaofc your fpeech hath none that tels him To. 
 
 Trvj. You are for dr?ames 8c Cumbers brother Prieft 
 You rurreyour gloues with refon:here are yout tcaion 
 You know an enemy intends you Imme, 
 You know, a fword imploy'd is perillous, 
 And reafon flyes tbcobieiS of all hirrae. 
 Who manwhtheh when Helena beholds 
 A Grecian and his Tword, if he do fei 
 The very wings of reafon to his heeles: 
 Or like a Starrc diiorb'd. Nay, if we talfce of Reafon, 
 And fiye like chidden Mercwne from loue, 
 Let's (hut our gates and ficepe : Manhood and Honor 
 Should baue hard hearts, wold they but fac theixchoghts 
 With this cramrrtd teslon : reafon and i 
 
 Makes Liueri pale, and luOyhood deicd. 
 
 Htft. Brother, ihe is not worth 
 What fne dorhcoft the holding. 
 
 Trff. What's aught, bw as 'tis vslew'df 
 
 //?. But value dwcls not in particular will, 
 It hold's his cfttome aod dignicie 
 As well, wherein 'tis prcctoirt of itfelfe,"? 
 Asin tbepcizer :'Tu rnide Idolathe, 
 To make the leruice greater then ihcGed, 
 And the will dotes that is inchneable 
 TO what infeaioufly it fclfc affrds, 
 Without fome image of rh'atfedUd merit. 
 
 Try. \ take to day a V/ife, and my election 
 Is led on in thfCQadud of my Will ; 
 /3- 
 
Troylut and Crsfslda. 
 
 My Will enkindled by mine eyes and ares, 
 
 Two traded Pylon *iwut the dangerous (horn 
 
 Of Will, and Judgement. How may I aooyde 
 
 (Although my will dilbflc what it elected) 
 
 The Wi tc 1 chofe, there can be no euafion 
 
 To blench from thi, and to ftand firme by honour. 
 
 We turnc not backethe Silkcs vpon the Merchant 
 
 When we haue fpoyl'd them 5 nor the remainder Viands 
 
 We do not throw in vnrefpediue fame, 
 
 Becaofc we now ate full. It was thought meere 
 
 Parn(ko\i\d do fome vengeance on thcGreekes j 
 
 Your breath of full content bellied bis Sailes, 
 
 The Seas and Wtndes (old Wranglers) tookc a Troce, 
 
 And did him feruice ; he touch'd the Ports deru'd, 
 
 And for an old Aunt whom the Greekes held Cap tiue, 
 
 He brought a Grecian Queen.whoie youth & freuSneflie 
 
 Wrinkles ^ciW/, and makes ft^'e the rooming. 
 
 Why keepe we her? the Grecians keepe our Aunt 
 
 Is (he worth keeping) Why (he is a Pearle, 
 
 Wbot'e price Huh Uunch'd aboue a choufand Ships, 
 
 And niro'd Crowo'd Kings to Merchants. 
 
 1 fiyoul auouch, 'twas wifedome Parit went, 
 
 (As you muft needs, for you all erick,Go,go:) 
 
 If you") confefle, he brought home Noble prize, 
 
 (As you muft needs) for you all clapt your hands, 
 
 And f ride inefrimable ; why do you now 
 
 The iiTue of your proper Wifedomes rate, 
 
 And do a deed dm Fortune neoef did ? 
 
 Begger the cftimation which you priz'd, 
 
 Richer then Sea and Land ? O Theft moft bafe ' 
 
 That we haue ftolne what we do feare to kcepe 
 
 Bui Theeues vnwoithy of a thing fo ftolne, 
 
 That in their Country did them that difgrace, 
 
 We feare to warrant in our Native pi ace. 
 
 Ems* Cajawlra 
 
 Acr Mm 
 
 CaJ CryTwj'-w.cty. 
 
 Pruun What noyfe ? what fhreeke is this ? 
 
 Tnj. Tis out mad fifter, 1 do know het voyce. 
 
 Cof. CryTroyans. 
 
 He3. I'.r, Cefadr*. 
 
 C*f. Cry Troyam cry j lend me ten thoufand eyes, 
 And 1 will nil them with Prophctickc tcarcs. 
 
 HeS. Peace fiHcr.peace. 
 
 C*f. Virgins,and8oyes;mid-sgc& wrinklrdold, 
 Soft infancie, chat nothing can but cry, 
 Adde to my clamour : 1 vs psy betimes 
 A moity 01 that nwffeof moane to come. 
 Cry Troyins cry, praftife your yes with teares, 
 Ttoy muft not be, nor goodly lllion Hand, 
 Out fire-brind Brother Porii burnes vs all . 
 Cry Troy an* cry, a Heist and a voe ; 
 Cry.cry.Troy bumes, or elfe let Helta goe. Exit. 
 
 Hfti. Now youthfi.il 7r<yl.<u t do not thefe hieliraini 
 Ofdiuirmion in our Stfter.iwoike 
 Some touches of remorfc ? Or is your blood 
 So madly hot, that no diOourfe of reafon, 
 Nor fore of bad fucrrffe in a bad caufe. 
 Can quahne the fame? 
 
 T'cr Wh* Brocket H<O*r, 
 We may not thinke the iufrnrrte of each ade 
 Such, jud no other then euent doth forme it, 
 Nor once dcie& the courage of our mindcs ; 
 Becaufc Cojtndra/mzdjtct bra-nficke raptures 
 Cannot diftaftc the goodnciTe of a quarrel), 
 
 Which hath our fetinall Honours aJl engag'd 
 To make it gracious. For my priuatepen, 
 1 m no more touch'd, then all frianu fonn-t, 
 And loue forbid there fhould be done smong'ft TS 
 Such thmgs as might offtrd the weakefl fpiecne, 
 To fight for, and maintain?. 
 
 Par. Elfe might the world cenuince of leuitie, 
 As well my vndcr- takings ss your counfeh. 
 But 1 atteft the gods, your full content 
 Gaue wings to my propcnnon, and cut off 
 All ft arc 4 attending on fo dire a proiec\ 
 For what (alas) can thcfe my fingle armes ' 
 What propugnation is in one mans valour 
 To ftand the pufh and enmity of thole 
 This quarrell would excite? Yet I proteft, 
 Were I alone to paffe the difficulties, 
 And had as ample power.as I haoc- will, 
 Pau ftiould ne're retract what be hath done, 
 Nor rain? in the purfuite. 
 
 Pri. Parity you fpeake 
 Like one be>forted on your fweet delights ; 
 You haue the Hony ftill but thefe theGall, 
 So to be ral lant, is no praife at all. 
 
 Par. Sir, I propoie not meerely to my fclfe, 
 Tbe pleafures fuch a beaory brings with ir : 
 But I would haue the foyle of her fairs Rape 
 Wip'd off in honourable keeping her. 
 What Treafon were it to the ranfack'd Queene, 
 Difgrace to your great worths, and fhamc come, 
 Now to delioer berpoflefiion vp 
 On rermes of ba/e compulfeon > Can it b, 
 Thai fo degenerate a ftraine as this, 
 Should once fet footing in your generous bofome; ? 
 There's not the meaneft fpmt on our panic. 
 Without a heart to dare, or fword to draw, 
 When Hflta it defended : nor none fo Noble, 
 Whofc life were ill beftow'd, or dearh vnfam'd, 
 Where Helta is the fobiefl. Then (I fay) 
 Well may we fight for her, whom we know well, 
 The worlds large fpaces cannot paralrll. 
 
 ttcil. Pant and Trajtu,, you haue both fid well : 
 And on the caufe and qucAion now in hand, 
 Haue gloz'd, but fuper finally ; not much 
 Vnlike young a>n, whom Anftottt thought 
 Vnfit 10 heare Moral! Philofopl.ie. 
 The Reafons^ou alledgc, do mote conduce 
 To the hot paflion ot diflemp'red blood, 
 Then to make vp a free determination 
 'T wixt nght and wrong : For pleaiure, and reuenge, 
 Haue earej more deafe ihen Adders, to the t oyce 
 Of any iruc decifion. Nature ctaues 
 All dues be rcndrcd to their Owners : now 
 What neeier debt in all humanity, 
 Then Wife is to the Husband ? If this law 
 Of Nature be corrupted through affe&ion, 
 And that great mindes ofparnall indulgence, 
 To their benurtimcd wills tef.ft thefame, 
 There it a Law in each wcll-ordred Nation, 
 Tocurbe tbofe raging appetites that are 
 Moft diCobedimt and refradurie. 
 Iff/tit* then be wife to Sparta's King 
 rAs it is knov/ne (he is) tbefe Morall Lawes 
 Of Nature , and of Nation, fpeake alowd 
 To haue bet backe tcrurn'd. Tbus to per fift 
 In doing wrong, extenustes not wrong, 
 Bui makes it much more htauie. Htlltri opinion 
 
Troylus and Crejfuta. 
 
 sthis in way 01 truth ; yet net* the kite, 
 
 ?JT fjwitely brethren, I propend to you 
 
 n relolution to kcepc Heivt (hil t 
 
 "or 'tic z caul's that hacb no meene dependence, 
 i^pon oarioynt and feuerjll dignities. 
 Trt. Why? there you toucht the life of our Otfigoe : 
 
 Vereit not glory that wemoreafre&ed, 
 
 lien the performance of our heeuing fplcenes, 
 
 would not with a drop ofTman blood, 
 
 pent more in her defence. But worthy HtQtr, 
 
 iheia a theame of honour and renowne, 
 fpurre to valiant and megnttuimouf deeds, 
 Whofe patent courage may beate downe our foes, 
 
 ind fame in time to come canonize vs. 
 
 : or I presume hraue Heiitr would not looCe 
 
 o rich aduattoge of a proinif d gtoty. 
 
 t s finiles vpon the fore-head of ihic ac^ioa, 
 
 or the wide worlds reucnew. 
 icr. I am yours, 
 
 'ou valiant cff-fptiog of great Pruami, 
 
 haue a roitring chalknge fent amcng'lt 
 
 he dull aod fadtous oobles of theGreckes, 
 
 yill finke amaz.cment,to their drowfje fpirrcs, 
 
 was ftducr t it 'd, their Great genereil flepi, 
 
 Vhil'fi ernulation in the armie crept : 
 TnulprcfumewillwakehKn. Gctmt. 
 
 MrTherfitesyWr. 
 
 How now Ttvrfati f what loft in the Labyrinth of thy 
 furk ? (hall the Elephant Aux carry it thus ? he beates 
 me, Md 1 raiie at him : O worthy famfa&inn, would it 
 wetc otherwife t thatl could beate him, whilst herail'd 
 t me: Sfoote, Ik learne tocooiureandraife Diuels,bot 
 le fee fome iffue of my ipitefull executions Then ther's 
 
 t3ie Engmer.If Tr<y be not taken till thfe two 
 ndermineic. the wals will ftand till they fall of tbcnv 
 slues. Oihou great thundrr-datter of Olympus, forget 
 hat thou art 7wthe Kmg of gods: and <JMemtry. loofe 
 ail the Serpentine craft ofthy Caduceu*, if chou takenoc 
 that little little leffe then little wit from them thai they 
 , which fhorT-arm'd ignorance it felfe knowet, is fo 
 bundem fcr.rfc , it will not in ctrcumuemion dciivicr a 
 Rye from aSp ides, without drawing the rnaffie Irons and 
 cluing the web s after this.thc vengeance on the whole 
 Camp ,orrsdief the boo*-flch,for that me thinkes is the 
 ca((e dependent on chofe tbat warre for a pUckec. I hatie 
 aid my prayers end diueO, enuie, fay Amen : What ho f 
 Ui4*<AUbf? 
 
 EuerPotnelm. 
 
 Pair. Who's there ? Tlxr/bn. Good Thgrptet come 
 in aod ra ile. 
 
 Tber. if I could haue renxmbfeda guilt coonterfeir, 
 houwould'ft not heue dipt out of my contemplation; 
 but tt is no matter, thy frlfe rpon thy felfe. The common 
 cvtfeof mankindc, follie and ignotancebe thine in great 
 reoenew; hcauea blcfle thee from a Tutor,arul Difciphoe 
 come oot new e thrc. Let thy bloud be thy direction tilt 
 thy death, then if fhe tbat laiet thee out fsyes thousrta 
 fire cowfe, Ilebefworne <nd fworne vpoo*c fhe neucr 
 (hrowded any but Lazars, Afocn. Wher'j^rcMtf i> 
 
 Par. What art thou deuout? w?fift tbou m aprayer? 
 
 Tkrr> I.tbeheaueoshczretne. 
 Snter Acbittet. 
 
 Jdiil. Who'sthert? 
 
 fair. Therfaft t aif Lord. 
 
 AA&. Where,whte,m chon eome? why ay cheefe, 
 my digeftion. why hsft thou not feru'd thy Mfe into my 
 Teble.fo many meeles? Conte, what's Agnxrm*9n t 
 
 Tber. Thy Commander JlctriHn, then uli roe P*r+. 
 ' 
 
 , 
 
 Par, Thy Lord Tkerfitei : then tell me I pray thee 
 what's tbyielfe? 
 
 Ttrr. Thy knower fartedu s then tell me Pmrtttiu 
 what art thou t 
 
 Patr. Thou maift tell that know'ft. 
 
 AM. O tell. tell. 
 
 7hrr. lie dec an the whole queitioot^/^viniMOT com- 
 mands AK/xltts.AchtSti is my Lord,! re ptunclm know- 
 er ,6nd Faroe/us is a foole. 
 
 Pain. You rafeall. 
 
 Ttr, Peace fooie, I haue not done. 
 
 Atlnl. He is a pritnledg'd man. procrcoe Ttxrfues. 
 
 Tber. Agamemnut is t foole.AcbBef is a foole, Tttr. 
 fues is a foole, and s aforefaid, Partclmt is a foole. 
 AcM. Derrue this? comer 
 
 TWr. Aga*tem*tt* is a foole roofer to command A- 
 etitle:. Achilkt is a foole to be commanded "f Jgtnrrwet 
 Thfr/tttr is a foole to fcrue fuch a foole : and frnnthu is t 
 foole pofitiue. 
 
 Patr. Why am I a foole f 
 
 Aux.tmdCktdcm. 
 
 Thr. Make that demand to the Cmtor^t faffUet 
 thou art. Looke you, who comes here f 
 
 AehU. P*r*tmt t Ik (peake with no body . come in 
 with me 7 berftei . x ,. . 
 
 Tber. Here is fuih patcherie, fuch lugling. and fuch 
 knauerie : all the argument i< a Cuckold and a Whore , a 
 good qurnd to draw emolations.faaions jod Weede to 
 death vpon : Now the dry Suppeago on theSabied, and 
 Warre and Lecherie confound all. 
 
 Agam Where U Acbi&st t 
 
 Pur. Wirhinhis Tent, but ill difpofdmy Lord. 
 
 Aym. Let it be knowne to him that we are here : 
 He fent our Meffengers, and we lay by 
 Our apperrainmems,? irning of him : 
 Let him bo told of, fo perchance he ihinke 
 We dare not moue the quefiion of our place, 
 O; know not what we are. 
 
 Pot. I (hall fo fay to him. 
 
 VI, f. We faw him at the opening of his Ten:, 
 H is not ficke. 
 
 An. Yes, Lyon fkkf , ficke of proud heart; you may 
 call it Me! ancholty if will fuour the man , but by my 
 nead,.Ms pride ; but why.why.tethimfhow YS the ctufe? 
 A word my Lord. 
 " 
 
 r*f. 
 Nef. 
 
 nueigledhiiFooU from Mm. 
 
 He. 
 
 Nif. Then will Ai*x lack* matter, if he haue bR hi* 
 A gument. 
 
 rif. No.youfee he i: his argument that has his argu 
 meat Acb.llss. 
 
 Ntf. All the better, theiifraioni more our wifh 
 Ihen their fiftion; but It wasaftrong counfellthal a 
 FooJe could difumte. 
 
 . ylif. The atoiue that wifedome knits, not folly mty 
 earth/ vntic. EntrrPatrMto. 
 
 H 
 
Trains and Crefsida. 
 
 Here comes />rw/Mr. 
 
 VTif. Tlx Elephant hath ioynts.but none for cunefte : 
 His legge are legs for necefliti*,noi for Sight. 
 
 ?atr. AtkiUti bids me fav be ii much ferry : 
 If any thing mote then your ipott and plea Cure, 
 Did motie yout greatnefle, and this noble Scare, 
 TocaJlvpoabim: he hopes it i no other. 
 But for your health, au<J your digestion lake ; 
 An after Dinners breach. 
 
 Ago. Heare you Pttrocliu: 
 We are too wett acquainted with thefe anfw9 : 
 Bot his caa&m wingtd thus fwift with fcornc, 
 Cannot ourflyeourapprehenfion*. 
 Much attribute he hath, and much the reafon. 
 Why we afcribc it to him, yet all his venues, 
 Not vertuoufly of hw ownc pan beheld, 
 Doe inonr eyes, begin to ioofc their gloffe ( 
 Yea, and hire fairc Fruit in an vnholdfome diOt. 
 Are like to rot vmafledrgoe and tell him, 
 We came to fpeaJce with him ; and you fhall not finne, 
 If y oo do* fay, we ihinke him ouer proud, 
 And voder hooeftj in ftlfe-affurnption greater 
 Then in the note of ludgement.-sit worthier then hionfelfe 
 Here tends the fauage ftrangenefle he put s on, 
 Difguife the holy ftiength of their command: 
 And voder write in an obferuing kinde 
 His humorous predominance, yea watch 
 His pettifh lines, his ebs, his flowes, it if 
 The paffigeand whole carriage of this adtion 
 Rodeonhistyde. Goe tell him tbi, and adde, 
 That ifhe ouerhold his price fo much, 
 Week none of him , but let him,like an Engin 
 Not portable, lye vnder this report. 
 Bring a&ion tmhtr,this cannot goe to wane t 
 Aftimng Dvwarfe, we doc allowance giue, 
 Before afleepingGyant: tell him fo. 
 
 Par. I (hall, and bring his aofwere prefendy. 
 
 Ag*. In fecond voyce v/eele not be fausfied, 
 We come to fpeake with him, Ulife* enter you. 
 
 Aiax. What is he /note then another ? 
 At A. No more then what he thinkes he is. 
 Aia. I s he fo much, doe you not tlunke, ht thinkes 
 himfelfe a better man then lam? 
 At. No qucftion. 
 
 Aux. Will you fnbfoibe hit thought.and fay he is? 
 Ag. No, Noble ,4fjn-,y ou are as ftrong,M valiant.a 
 
 wile, nolefft noble, much mor^ gentle, and akogether 
 
 uac. Why(houldamanbeproud?HoW(iothprUe 
 grow? I know not what it it. 
 
 Ata. Your minde is the tlccrer slia* t <mA your venves 
 he tsirw ; he that 19 proud, eates vp hitnlelfe; Phde is his 
 owns Gltfle, his owne trumpet , his owne Cbronicle.and 
 whateuet pratfet tt felfebut inthcdeede, deooores the 
 decdeiothepraife. 
 
 fmterVlyffit. 
 
 A MX, I do hate 8 proud man,as I bate the ingendt ing 
 ofTo.des. 
 
 Ntft. Yet he loues himfelfe:is^ not ftrange? 
 /V. AelxSti will not TO the field to morrow. 
 g. What'* his excufe.' 
 i*{. Hedoih rdye on none. 
 But carries on the Arcane of his difpofe. 
 Without obfeuance w rcfpefi of any, 
 
 lo will pecuGar, and in felfe admiiTioA. 
 
 Vntent his pcrfoo, and (bare the ayre with vs? 
 
 rbf. Things finafl es nothing, tor requefl fake oaety 
 HemnkMimponant; poffefl he is with greatocfie 
 And fpeakes not to himfelfe, but with t pride 
 That quarreJsat felfe-breath. Imagin'd wroth 
 Holds io his bloud fuch fwolne and hot difcoorfe 
 That twixt his mental! and his adfue pans. 
 Kingdom'dy/ci.-fc in commotion raget, 
 And batters gainfl it felf; what frtouid I fay? 
 He is foplaguy prond/hai the djeath tokens of k, 
 Cry ootccouery. 
 
 Ag. Let^torgoetobim. 
 Deere Lord, goe you and greet* him in hisTent; 
 Tis faid IK holds you well, and will be led 
 At yout requefl a little from himfelfe. 
 
 Vlif. 0>^*fww,,Ietitnotbefo. 
 Weele con/cerate the fteps that Aiax m*8, 
 When ibey goe from JrbiOts, (hall the ptoudLotd, 
 That baftc this arrogance with his owne feame, 
 And neucr fuffers matter of the world, 
 Enter his thoughts: faue fnch as doe renoloe 
 Ad raminate himfelfe. Shall he be worihipu 
 Of that we hold an Holl, more then hee ? 
 No, this thrice worthy and right valiant Lord, 
 Muft not fo fisule his Palme, nobly acquu'd 
 Nor by my will aiTubiugate hig merit, 
 As amply titled as jfcfcfr, is: by going to AchBet, 
 That were to entard hit fat already ,pridc, 
 And adde more Coles ;o Cancer, when he burnc* 
 With entertaining greai Hiptrim. 
 This L.goetohim? ftp/to forbid, 
 And fev in thunder ^fcfcfo gc to him. 
 
 Ntft Oxhis is well, he rubs the vdne ofhim. 
 
 Die, And how his filence drtnkes vp this apUuf. 
 
 .A. If I goe to hinswi-.h my armed fift, lie path him 
 ore the face. 
 
 At. Ono.you (hail not goe. 
 
 At*. And a be proud with me, ile phefe his pride : let 
 roc goe to him. 
 
 V&f. Not for the worth that hangs vpon our qusne). 
 
 Aia. A paultry infolent fdlow. 
 
 Ntfi. Howheddcribeshimfelfr. 
 
 A*. Can he not be fociable? 
 
 Hff. The Rauen chides blackneffe. 
 
 Aia. lie let hi * humours blood. 
 
 Ag. He will be the Phyfitiao that (hculdt* cbeps- 
 tinc 
 
 Aia. And all men were a my minde. 
 
 Vhf. WitwouiabeoutoffafttKMi. 
 
 A,*. A fhould not beare it fo, a (houid ea Swords 
 fir ft :fhall pride carry it/ 
 N,/. And 'twoold, yould earrylialfe. 
 
 Vhf. A would hue ten (hares. 
 
 Ai. J will knedt him,] lenake him fuppW,het's not 
 yet through warmt. 
 
 Ntft.foicz him with praifes^oure In, pour* in:hU vn- 
 bition is dry 
 
 Ntft. Our noble GeneraJJ. doe noi doe fo. 
 Dima. You moft prepare to fight without 
 VTif. Why. 'tis this naming ofhim doth kirn bartne. 
 Here is a man, but 'tis before his fere, 
 
 Wherefore &oqldyo<b? 
 
 He 
 
Troyfas and Crefsid*. 
 
 He not emulous, as AchOti It. 
 ntf. 'Know the whole world, he is as valiafll. 
 At*. A hor (on dog.tha* fhal pslwr ihu with vs. weald 
 
 If he were proud. 
 
 Dis. Orcooeroasofpraif 
 
 /'/>/". !, or furley borne 
 
 V*. Orftran,orfeJfeaffeaed. 
 
 m. Thaok the besuens L.thoa an of fweet composure) 
 ?rciie him chat got dice, (he tKw gauctheefucke: 
 Fame be thy Tut,and thy paru of nature 
 Ttuicc f&m'd beyond, beyond ill erudition \ 
 But he that difcipiin'd thy acmes to fight, 
 let Mart dnjide Eternity in twsdne, 
 And gtoe him halfc.&nd for thy vigour, 
 Buli-bcaiing Mils: his addition yecJde 
 To finnowie JtUx . I will r.ot pratfe thy wifdoiw, 
 Which like a bourne, a pale, a fhore confines 
 Thy fpaciotis and dilated prii ; here'* Nefltr 
 jnftru&ed by the Antiquary times . 
 He iruift, he is , be cannot but be wife 
 But pardon Father AV*r,were your daytt 
 Aigreeneas Auue and your braine fo temper'd, 
 You OtouJd not have the eminence of him. 
 But be as Atax. 
 
 *tia. Shall leall you Father? 
 
 Vlif. ImygoodSonne. 
 
 . Benil'dbyhimLord><ftr. 
 
 Visf. There i no tarrying here,the Hart Atbltit 
 Kcepcs thicker: pleaie it our Generall, 
 To call together ill his ftateef warre, 
 Frrfh Kings are come to Try {to morrow 
 We muft with ail our maine of power Rand ftft . 
 And here's a Lord, come Knights from Baft to Weft. 
 And cull their flewe , Aux (hall cope the bcft. 
 
 Ag. GoewetoCounfi>e,let>*Hflf/(l*ept t 
 Light Botei n>ay failefwiA, though greater buJkesdtaw 
 dcepe. x*rt. 
 
 Eater Ptn4arnt md* Strtutxt 
 
 fat. Friend, you. pray you & word: Doe not youfoU 
 law the yong Lord Parti > 
 
 Sfr. I fit, when he goes before me. 
 
 PH. You depend vpon him I meanef 
 
 Sfr. Sit, 1 doe depend pon the Lord. 
 
 Fat. You depend vpon a noble Ceoticnuo: I owA 
 neede* praife him. 
 
 Sn. TheLordbepratfed. 
 
 fa. You know me, doe you DOC? 
 
 S. Faith fir, fuperruially. 
 
 P*. Friend know me better, I am the Lord fatdanu. 
 
 Str. I hope 1 (hall know your honour better. 
 
 P+. I doe deft ten. 
 
 Str. You are in the (tare of Grace? 
 
 Pa. Grace, not Co friend, honor and Locddtip are my 
 title: What Mufiqueii this? 
 
 Sfr. I dor but partly know fir : it is Muficke in pans 
 
 /s. Know you the Mufitiana. 
 
 Sir. Wholtyfu 
 
 Pn. WSo play they to? 
 
 Str. To the hearers fir. 
 
 ?*, At whofepleafuw friend f 
 
 Str. At mine fir. and theirs that loue Moficke. 
 
 ft. Command, I meane friend. 
 
 Sfr. Who (hall 1 command lu ? 
 
 fa- Friend, we vnderftand not on* inmh'Tjl am too 
 courtly .and thoa arc too cunning. At whose reqveft doc 
 thefe men play? 
 
 Str. Tktfs too*l indeede Ar : marry fir, at the requcfl 
 of Parit my L. who's there inperfon : with him the mo?- 
 taliPcnMr. the heait bloud of beauty, IONM inuulbU 
 
 Pa. Who? 
 
 Str. No fir, //</*, could you ootBnde out that by 
 her attributes ? 
 
 Pa. It fliould (ecme feliow,chat thca haft not fecn the 
 
 Lady Crtfftda. 1 come to fpeake with Paru from the 
 
 Pnnce Trtjlui: I will make a complement*!! af^oult vpon 
 
 him.for my bufinetTe Teethes. 
 
 Str. Sodden bufineu'e.there'i a ftewed phrafe iodeede 
 
 Pa.Faire be to you my Lord.and to all this faire com- 
 pany: faire defiret in ail faire mcafure fairely guide them, 
 efpecially to you faire Queene, faire (.noughts be your 
 faire pillow . 
 
 Hel. Deere L. you are full of faire word* . 
 
 Pan YOU fpeake your faire pleafure fweete Qaecne : 
 faire Prttjce.here it good broken Muficke. 
 
 far. You haue broke it cozen and by my life you 
 fhal! make it whole againe, you fhall peece it out with a 
 pcece of your performance. Nti t be is full of harmony. 
 
 Pan. TrueJy Lady no* 
 
 Htl. Ofu 
 Pom. Rude in footh, in good (both very rude. 
 
 Paru. Weil (aid my Lord . well, you fay fo in fits, 
 
 fan , 1 haue buGneffe to my Lord .decve Queen* : my 
 Lord will you vouchfafe me a word. 
 
 ///. Nay , this (hall oot hedge v out, weele heart you 
 fing certainely. 
 
 Pa*. Well fweete Queene you are pleafant with me, 
 but, marry thus my Lord.my deete Lord, and moAdtee- 
 med friend your brother Trtylw 
 
 Htl. M y Lord JW-jr*j . hony fv/eete Lord. 
 
 Pom. Go too fweete Queene, goe ta. 
 Commends rumfcl/e muft a&eelionarely to you. 
 
 Htl You fhall not bob s out of our melody : 
 If you doc. our melancholly vpon your bead. 
 
 tan S weete Qu?enc,fweete Queene, that's a fweete 
 Queene Ifatth 
 
 ffW.And to make t fweet Lady Od.U afowerctfen. 
 
 fa* Nay, that fhaU not ferue your turnc, that (halt u 
 not in truth la. Nay , I care not for fuch words, no, no. 
 And my Lord hedettrcsyou, chat if the King call for him 
 at Supper, you willmakehisexcufc. 
 
 Htl. My Lord Panaarut ? 
 
 Pan. What faies my fweete Queene, my very, very 
 f weete Queene? 
 
 Par. What exploit's in hand,where fups he to night? 
 
 Htl. Nay but my Lord? 
 
 Pan. What fate* my f weete Queenc? mjrcoeen wit) 
 fall out with you. 
 
 Hel. You muftnot know where be fop*. 
 
 Par. W ith my difpofer (rtfs^a. 
 
 Pat. No.no; nofuch matter ,you are wtde ( eomey*ut 
 difpofer is ficke. 
 
 Par. Well, He make excufc. 
 
 Pan. l ? codmyLord,wh y rnsuidyoufeyCr^5ut;? 
 no , your poorc dilpoier's ficke. 
 
 Par. I fpte. 
 
 Paw YOVJ 
 
Troy lus and G-efsida. 
 
 Pa*. You (pie, what doe you fpie : come, giueme an 
 foftrument now fwette Queene. 
 
 Htl. WhythUiskindelydone? 
 
 PM. My Neece is horrible in loue with* thing you 
 blue fwecte Queene. 
 
 Htl. She (hall haue it ray Lord, if it be not my Lord 
 Porii. 
 
 I. H? no, (heele oonc-of him, they two are 
 twaine. 
 
 Hrl. Falling in ifter falling oot,may make them three. 
 
 Pan. Come.eome, Ileheare no more of this, lie fing 
 you a fong now. 
 
 Htl. I, I, pretheenow: by ry troth fweet Lord thou 
 haft a fine fort- head. 
 
 Pan. I you miy, you may. 
 
 Htl. Let thy fong be loue : this loue will vn Joe vs all 
 
 ,,- 
 
 Pan. Loue ? 1 that it (hall y faith. 
 
 far. l,goodnowlou,leu*,noihingbutlouf. 
 
 Pan. In good troth it begins fo. 
 
 L*u, I <*. **&<* ^ tnejlitt inert . 
 ' 
 
 Shtttn Tlnckf ant Dae 
 
 Tbt Shaft cmfoxndi oat that it winds, 
 Tint tickfet ftiR the fwe : 
 Tbtfe Ltutrt ery,tk b liny Jje ? 
 7ft that wbtebftenes the o**d it kiS, 
 Detb na(ft b bt t t b 4 htt be .* 
 
 Oba wbtlefiti b ha b*, 
 
 O btgrtnet cm fir ha ba ba--ktj he. 
 
 Het, In loae yfaith to the very tip. of the nofe. 
 
 fa. He eatet nothing but dottet loue^nd that breeds 
 hot bloud. and hot bloud begets hot thoughts, and hot 
 thoughts beget hot dredes.and hot deedes is loue. 
 
 fat. Is this the generation of loue ? Hot bloud, hot 
 thoughts.and hot deed* s, why they are Viptn, U Loue ft 
 generation of Vipers? 
 Sweete Lord whofe i field to day? 
 
 Par. H*8*' t Dt>rb<xfa.H*t** r 4*tb*r, and all the 
 gallantry of 7%. I would faine haue arm'dtoday, but 
 my Nttt wonld not haue it fo. 
 How chance my brothn Trtyttu went not ? 
 
 Htt. He hangs ihc hppe fowetbing; you know ell 
 
 IVM. NotIhonyfweeteQoeent Hong to beare bow 
 they (bed to day : 
 Youle remember your brothers excufe ? 
 
 Par. Toahayre. 
 
 />*. FareweH fwcete Queene. 
 
 Htl. Commend me to yourNeece. 
 
 Pan. IwillfweeteQjieene Seteutarttrt*. 
 
 Par. They're comr from fieide : let me />></ Hall 
 Tofjreetethe Warriers. Sweet H/ffrt,Imufl woe you, 
 To helpc vn irmr our He&er : his ftubbome Buckle*, 
 With thefe your white enchanting fingers toucht, 
 Shall more obey then to the edge of Swie, 
 Or force of Grccltifh finewes you (hall dot more 
 Then 1! the Hand Kings, difKme great Httttr. 
 
 Htl 'Twill make vs proud to be his I'eruam Peru : 
 Yes what he (bill re<e1ife ofvt in dnetie, 
 Glues YS mote palme in bcsutie then wehaoc : 
 Yea ouerfhinei out fclfe. 
 Sweete abot thought 1 loue tb. 
 
 Eattr Pandartu atd Try hit MM. 
 Pan. How now, Where's thy Maiftcr, at myCouwn 
 
 Ma*. No fir,h fiayes for you to rondua him thither. 
 Emter Trtjtiu. 
 
 P4n. O here he comet: How oow.how now? 
 
 Thy. SitrawalkcofF, 
 
 Pat. HaueyoufewemyCoufin? 
 
 Try. No/>4tVi:IftjlkejbouthcTdoore 
 ^ke a ftrange foule vpon the Stigian banket 
 Stying for waftage.O be thou my Cbr<m t 
 And gtue me fwift tranfportance to thofe field's, 
 Where I may wallow in the Lilly beds 
 Propos'dforthedeferuer. O gentle /W*-*, 
 From 0//<fc (houlder plucke his painted wines, 
 And fly e with me to Cr^>^. 
 
 Ptn. Walkc here ithOrchard.!!* "bri 
 Exit 
 
 Try, I am giddy ; expectation whiiles me round, 
 Th'imaginary relifh is fo fweere, 
 That it inchants my fence : what will it be 
 When that the watry pallats tafte mdeede 
 Loues thrice reputed NedUr ? Death I feare me 
 Sounding diOtudton.or fome toy too fine, 
 Too fubtile.potent, and too rtiarpe in fweetneflf, 
 For the capacitie of my ruder powers; 
 J fmwt much, and I doe feare btfides, 
 That I (hall loofe diftinftion in my ioyes , 
 As dotb a battaile.wheo they charge on heapci 
 The enemy flying. Enter P*ibr*t. 
 
 Pa*. Sbee'j making b ready,(heele come flraight;yon 
 muft be witty now.fhe docs fo blufli,&fetches her windc 
 fo (hort, if (he were fraid with a fpr ite : lie fetch her ; it 
 it the prctticfl villajne,(he fetches her breath fo (bort at a 
 new tine Sparrow , t# JW, 
 
 Trq. Euen fuch paffion doth imbrace my bofocne: 
 My heart beatea thicker then a feauorous pulfe, 
 And all my powers doe theit be ft owing loofe, 
 Like va(&!*ge at vnawsrcs encoontring 
 TheeycofMaieftie. 
 
 Enter 
 
 PM. Come .come, what neede yon blufh? 
 Shames a babie j here /he is now,fweare the oathes not* 
 to her,that you haue fwome to me. What are you gone a 
 gaioe.youmuflbewarchtere you be made tame, muft 
 
 AJafle the day , how loath you are to offend day lighi>nd 
 'twere darke yould clofe fooner : So,fo, rub on,and kiHV 
 the miftrefle ; how now, a kitfe in fee-farme r build t her 
 Carpeuter,the ayre Is fwecte. Nay, youfhallfighr yor 
 hearts out ere I part you. The Faulcon,as the Terce II, for 
 all the Darks ith Riuer : go too,go too. 
 
 Try. Yoa haue bereft me of all words Lady. 
 
 Pr. Words py no debts ;giue her deedts: but (heele 
 bfresue you 'oth' deeds too, if (hee call your taiuiiy in 
 question: what billing again*? here'a in witnrfle where- 
 of the Parties interchangeably. Come in, come in,] le go 
 get a fire? 
 
 Cnf. WillyoawalkelnmyLofd? 
 
 Try. O Cr^5,he w often haoe I wi(ht me thus ? 
 
 Cref. Wi(h( mylord? the gods grant /O my Lord. 
 
 Try. What (hould they grant? what makes this pret- 
 ty ibruptiontwhat too curious dreg efples my fweeteLi- 
 dy in ths fountains of oar leuc ? 
 
 Cnf. More 
 
Troylmand Crefada. 
 
 Cref. More dregs then wa ser.if my scares haue eyes. 
 
 Troy. Fe ires make diueh of Chcrubins.they neucr fee 
 Uuely. 
 
 Crtf. Biinde feare.thar feeing reafonJ^Js.findes fafe 
 footing, then b'.indereafon.ftumbllngwWout feare : to 
 fearetheworft.oft cures the vnorfe. 
 
 Tray. Oh let my Lady apprehend no fesre, 
 In all Cupids Pageant there is prefented no monftcr 
 
 Cref. Not nothing monftroui neither? 
 
 Tray. Nothing but our vndertakings.whenwevowe 
 to wet pc fea,tiue in fire.eate rockes,tame Tyger;think- 
 iog it harder for our MtRreffe to dtuife impofuion 
 inough, then for vs to vndergoe any difncultic impofed. 
 This is the monftruofitie in loue Lady,that the will is in- 
 finite,andihe execution confin'd;that the defire is bound. 
 JeiTc, and -he aft a flaue to limit. 
 
 (ref. They fay alt Louers fweare more performance 
 then they are able, end yet refetue an ability that they 
 neuer perfortne: vowing more then the perfection often; 
 anddifchargingleffe then the tenth part of one. They 
 that haue the voyce of Lyons, and the a& of Hares : are 
 they not Montters ? 
 
 Try. Are thert fuch? fuch are not we : Praife vsas we 
 are tafted, allow vs a> weproue : our head fhai! goe bare 
 till merit crownc it: no perfection in teucrlion fhall haue 
 i praife in prefent : wee will not name defert before his 
 birth, and being borne hi addition fliall be humble : few 
 words to faire fsith. Trtjltu (hall be fuch to Creffid, a* 
 what enuie can fay worft, fliall be a mocke for his truih ; 
 and what truth can fpeake trueft, not truer then Trtj- 
 IM 
 
 Crtf, Will you walke in my Lord ? 
 Enter Pvtdaritt. 
 
 Pan. What blufhing ftill .' haue you not done talking 
 yet? 
 
 Cref, Well Vnckie, what folly I commit, I dedicate 
 to you. 
 
 Pan. I thanke you for that .if my Lord get a Boy of 
 you.youle giue him me : be true to my Lord, if he flinch, 
 chide me for it. 
 
 TVe. You know now your hoftages:your Vnckles word 
 and my firmc faith. 
 
 Pan. Nay, lie giuc my word for her too : our kindred 
 though thy be long ere they are wooed , they are con. 
 ftant being wonne : they are Burres I can tell you,thcy'le 
 fhcke where they are thrownc. 
 
 Cref. Boldneflc comes to mee now, and brings mee 
 heart : Prince Tr<y!us,l haue lou'd you night and day, for 
 many weary moneths. 
 
 Trey. Why was my Crefsid chen fo hard to-win t 
 
 Cref Hard to feeme won : but I was won my Lord 
 With the firft glance ; that euer pardon me. 
 If I confefle much you will play the tyrant : 
 i loue yon now,bu: noftill now fo much 
 But J might mslftcr it ; infaith I lye : 
 My thoughts were Jike vnbrideled children grow 
 Too head-ftrong for their mother: fee we foolcs, 
 Why litue 1 blab'd : who fliall be true to vs 
 When we are fo vnfecrcc to our felues ? 
 But though 1 lou'd you well, 1 woed you not, 
 And yet good faith I wiOn my telfe a man ; 
 Or trut we women had men* priuiledge 
 Of fpeaktng firft. Swr et,bid me hold my tongue, 
 For in tins rapture I (hall furchf fpeake 
 The thing 1 (hail repent : fee,Ue,your filence 
 Commiiig in dumbneffe, from my \ eakencfle drawes 
 
 My foule of counfell from me. Stop my mouth. 
 
 Try. And fhall.dbcit fwee Mufiekeiflutt then<. 
 
 Pan. Pretty yfaith. 
 
 Crtf, My Lord, 1 doe belVech you pardon me, 
 Twas not my purpofe thus to beg a kifle r 
 I am afham'd ; O Heaucns, what haue I done ! 
 For this time wiJl J take my leaue my Lord. 
 
 Troy. Your leaue fuveete Crtfftd ? 
 
 Pan. Leaue : and you take tcaue (ill to morrow mof. 
 mng. 
 
 Crtf. Pray you content you. 
 
 Troy. What offends yo Lady? 
 
 Crtf. Sir, mine owne company. 
 
 Trey. You cannot fhun your felfe, 
 
 Crtf. Let me goc and try. 
 !,hauc a kinde of (elfe recides with you : 
 But an vnkinde felfe, that ic feifc will lesue, 
 To be anothcis foole. Where is my wii t 
 I would be gone : I fpeake 1 know not what. 
 
 Troy. Well know they what they fpeake, that fpeakes 
 fo wifely. 
 
 Ore . Perchince my Lord, I fhew more craftthcn loue, 
 And fell fo roundly to a Urge confeffion, 
 To Angle for your thoughts; but you are wife, 
 Or elft you loue not : for to be wi fe and loue, 
 Exceedes mans might, that dwelt with gods iboue, 
 
 Troj. O that 1 thought ic could be in a woman : 
 As if it can, I will preftime in you, 
 To fcede for aye her lampe and flames of loue. 
 To ktepe her conftaucie in plight and youth, 
 Ou;-liuing beauties outward, with a minde 
 That doth renew fwifier then blood decaie? : 
 Or tliac perfwafion could but thus conuince me, 
 That my iniegritic and truth to you, 
 Might be affronted with the match and w light 
 Of fuch a winnowedpuririttein louei 
 How were I then vp. lifted J but alas, 
 1 am as true, as truths fimplicitie, 
 Arid limpler then the infancie of truth. 
 
 Cre in that He warre with you. 
 
 Try. O vertuous fight, 
 
 When right with right wars who (hall bemoft right : 
 Truefwainesin loueyfhall in the world to come 
 Approue their truths by Trajlm, when their rimes, 
 Full of proteft, of oath and big compare; 
 Wants fimiles, truth tii'd with iteration, 
 As true as fteelc, as plantage to the Moone : 
 As Sunne to day : as Turtle to her mate : 
 As Iron to Adamant : as Earth to th'Center: 
 Yet after all comparifons of truth, 
 (A truths authcmicke author tobe cited) 
 As true as Trylut, fhall crovune p the Vfe, 
 AndfancVifie the numbers. 
 
 Crtf Prophet may ycu be: 
 If i be falfe, or fwcrue a haite from truth, 
 When time Is old and hath forgot it felfe: 
 When water drops haue worne the Stones of Tny ! 
 And blindc obliuion fwallow'd Cities vp ; 
 And mightie States chari&erleffe are grated 
 To duftic nothing ; yet let memory, 
 From falfc to falfe, among falfe Maids in loae, 
 Vpbraid my falfehood, when they'aue faid aj felfr, 
 As Airc.as Waier.as Windc.as fandie earth; 
 Ai Foxe to Lambe ; as Wolfe to Heifers Calfe ; 
 Pard to the Hinde,or StepdametohctSonnc; 
 Yea, let them fay, to fticke the heart of falfehood, 
 
Trqylusand Crefiida. 
 
 ,s Mfcas CrtJJid. 
 
 Pond. Go too, a tidrgainc made : (rile it, feilc it, lie 
 e the witneflt here I hold your hand : here my Coufini, 
 r euer you prouc Me one co another, fince I hauc taken 
 uchpaines to bring you together, let ajl pittifull goers 
 ittwccnc be CHfd u> (he worlds end after my name : call 
 hem all Pandect , let all conflant men be Trajluffti , all 
 aHe women CrcflUt, and all brokers bvs cent ,pandeis : 
 fay,Amen. 
 7><7. Amen. 
 Crtf. Amen. 
 Pan. Amen. 
 
 Whereupon 1 will fhew you a Chamber, which bed, be- 
 caufe it (hall not fpeikc of your pretcie cncountm.prcfic 
 ic to death: away. 
 
 And Cuptdgram all tong-tideMeidens heere, 
 Jed,Chamber,and Pander, to prouide this geerc. fxetmt. 
 
 later VTy([eiJ>ioiix<l<u > Keftta-.Agamtmnm, 
 
 CaL Now Princes for the feruice I hauedoneyou, 
 rb'adoantage of the time ptomps me aloud, 
 Tooallforrecompence: appear* it ro your rninde, 
 That through the fight I beare in things to lone, 
 [ haue abandon'd Troy, left my pofleffion, 
 [ncut'd a Traitors narne.expof d my felfe, 
 Prom certaine and poffeft conueniences, 
 To doubtful! fortunes, fequeftring from me all 
 That' time, acquaintance, cuftome and condition, 
 .Made tame, and mofl familiar to my nature < 
 And here to doe you feruice am become, 
 As new into the world, ftrange, vnacquainted. 
 [ doe befeech you, as in way of tafte, 
 To giueme now a little benefit: 
 Out of thofe many regiftrcd in promife, 
 Which you fay, hue to come in my behalfe. 
 
 jigam. What would'ft thou of vs Troian? make 
 demand? 
 
 Ctl. You haire a Troian prifoner.cal'd stntkenor, 
 Yefterday tooke : Troy holds him very deere. 
 3ft haue you (often haue you, thinkes therefore) 
 Defir'd my Creffia in right great CKchange. 
 Whom Troy hath ft ill deni'd : but this A*thenor t 
 [ know is fuch a wrefi in their affaires ; 
 That their negotiations all muft fUcke, 
 Wanting his mannage: and they will almoft, 
 Giue vs a Prince ofbiood, a Sonne of Priam, 
 In change of him. Let him be fent great Princes, 
 And he fhall buy my Daughter : and her pre fence, 
 Shall quite Qr,ike off all feruice I haue done. 
 In moft accepted paine. 
 
 Agit. Let Dimedtf beare him , 
 And" bring rs fnJU hither : Calcat fhall haue 
 What he requefti of v* : goodZtiamtd 
 Furnifh you foirf ly for this enterchange ; 
 Withall bring vjord,ifffetttr will ro morrow 
 Be anfwer'd in his challenge. Auue is ready. 
 
 X>i. This fhall I vndertake, and 'tijaburthen 
 Which I am proud to beare. Exit. 
 
 tif. AckXet ftands i'th entrance f his Tent ; 
 Pteafeit ourGenerall topaffeftrangelybyhim, 
 As if he were forgot: and Princes all, 
 Lay negligent and loofe regard vpon himj 
 i will come laft, \v> like hccle queftioc me, 
 
 Why fuch vnplaufiue eyes are bent ? why tUrn'd on him? 
 
 If fo, I haue dcnnonmcdicinablo, 
 
 To vfe betweenc your flrangcnefTc and his pride 
 
 Which his owne will fhall hsuedefiretodrinke; 
 
 It rosy doe good, pride bath DO other glafle 
 
 Tofhow it felfe, but pride: forfupple. knees, 
 
 Feed* arrogance, and are the proud mans fees. 
 
 Agam. Weele execute your purpofe, and put on 
 A forme of ftrangerwffe at we paffe along, 
 So do each Lord, and either greete him not, 
 Or elfe difdainfully, which fhall lhake him more, 
 Thenifnotlookton. I will lead the way. 
 
 Achil. What comes the Generall to fpeakc with roe 
 You know my minde, lie fight no more 'gainft Troy. 
 ga. What faics AtVHn t would he ought with v i 
 f Would you my Lord ought with the Gnerall? 
 
 hfl. No* 
 
 : Nothing my Lord. 
 
 Aga. 
 ti 
 
 At*. The bette 
 
 Ad*l. Good day, good day. 
 
 Mn. Howdoeyon? howdoerou? 
 
 Acbi. What, do's the Cuckold fcomeme? 
 
 Ai*x. HovtnowPatrocl/vt 
 
 Afbit. Goodmotiow^Mjr? 
 
 An*. Hx 
 
 Acbd. Good morrow. 
 
 Ai*te. 1, and good next day too. Exeunt. 
 
 Acbil. Whatmeanethefefellovm? know they not 
 
 Pr. They paffe by ftrangely: they were rfd to bend 
 To fend their (milei before them 
 
 To come as humbly they vs'd to creepe to holy Altars. 
 
 Acbil. WhatamlpooreofUie? 
 Tis certaine, greatneffe oncefalue out with fortune. 
 Muft fall out with rnentoo : what the declin'd is 
 He fhall asfoonereadc in the eyes of others, 
 As feele in his owne fall : for men like butter-flies, 
 Shew not their mealie wings, but to the Summer : ' 
 And not a man for being fimply man, 
 Hath any honour; but honour'd for thofe honours 
 That are without him ; as placc,riches,and fauour, 
 Priz.es of accident, as oft zs merit : 
 Which when they fall, as being fltppery fbnden j 
 The loue that leand on them as flippcry too, 
 Doth one pluckedowne another, and together 
 Dye in the fall. But 'tis not fo with me; 
 Fortune and I are friends, 1 doe cnioy 
 At ample point, all that I did poffclfe, 
 Saue thefe meiu lookes : who do me thinkes finde out 
 Something not worth in me fuch rich beholding, 
 As they haue often giuen . Here is Vtiftt, 
 He interrupt his reading: hownowA7<^>? 
 
 rtif. Now great Tbttu Sonne. 
 
 AcbU. What are you reading ? 
 
 rfif. A Orange fellow here 
 Writesme, that man, howdearely euer parted, 
 How much in hauing, or without,or in, 
 Cannot make boaft to haue that which he hath j 
 Nor feeles not what he owes, but by re fiedhon : 
 As when his vertues fhtning vpon others, 
 Heare them, and they retort that heate againe 
 Torhefitftgiuer. 
 
 Acbil. This is not ftrange Plifit t 
 ;Te beautie that is borne here in the face, 
 Thebearer fcnowei not, but commends ft felfe, 
 Not going from it felfe : but eye to eye oppos'd, 
 
 Salutes 
 
Troy lus and Crefsida. 
 
 Salutes each other with each others forme 
 or fpeculation turnes not to it (cite, 
 'ill it hath trauail'd, and is married there 
 iVhere it may fee it felfe : this is not (trange ar all. 
 
 Vlif. 1 do not ftraine it at the pofition, 
 u familiar j but at the Authors drift, 
 A'ho in his circumftance, exprefly proues 
 'hat no may is the Lord of any thing, 
 Though in and cf him there is much confiding,} 
 fill he communicate his parts to others : 
 >Jor doth heofhimfelfe know them for ought, 
 Til! he behold them formed in th'epplaufe, 
 Where they are extended . who like an arch reuerb'rate 
 The voy ce againe ; or like a gate of fteele, 
 Vontin" the Sunne, receiues and renders backe 
 {is hgure,md his heate. I was much rapt in this, 
 And apprehended here immediately ; 
 The vnknowne -<<iW ; 
 
 leauens what a man is there?? very Horfe, (are 
 
 That has he knowes not what. Nature,what things there 
 
 1 abie in regard, and deare in vfe. 
 What things againe fnoft deerc in the efteeme. 
 And poore in worth : now fhall we fee to morrow, 
 An ad that very chance doth throw vpon him? 
 At*x renown'd ? O heauens.what fome men doe, 
 While fome men leaue to doe ! 
 How fome men crcepe in skitiifh fortunes hall. 
 Whiles others play the Ideots in her eyes : 
 -low one man eat es into anot hers pride, 
 While pride is feafting in his wantonneffc 
 To fee thefe Grecian Lords ; why ,euen already, 
 They clap the lubber AIAX on the fhoulder, 
 As ithis foote were on braue HeSort brcft, 
 And great Tray fhrinking. 
 
 Acbil. \ doe beleeue it : 
 
 For they part by me, as myfers doe by beggars, 
 Neither gaue to me good word,ncr looke: 
 What are my deedcs forgot? 
 
 Vlif. Time haih(my Lord) a wallet at his backe, 
 Wherein he puts almes for obliuion : 
 A great fu'd nionftcr of ingratitudes: 
 Thofefcraps are good deedes pad, 
 Which aredeuour'd jsfaft as they are made, 
 Forgot as foone as done : perfeuerance.dcere my Lord, 
 Keepes honor bright, to h.iue done, is to hang 
 Quite out offafhion. likcaruftiemale, 
 In monumental! mockric : take the inftant way, 
 For honour ttauels m a fhaight fo narrow, 
 Where one but goes a breaft,keepc then the pathi 
 For emulation hath a thoufand Sonnes, 
 That one by one purfue ; if you giue way, 
 Or hedge afide from the direct forth right ; 
 Like to an entred Tyde.lhey all rufh by. 
 And leaue you hindmoft : 
 Or like a gallant Horfe falnc in firft ranke, 
 Lye there for paucmcnt to the abiedt, neere 
 Ore-run and trampled on: then what they doe in ptefcnt, 
 Though ieflc then yours in pafi.muft ore-top yours : 
 Foi time is like a fafhionablc Hofte. 
 That flightly fliakeshis partingGueft by th'hand; 
 And withhisarmesout-frreuht.ashc would flye, 
 Grafpet in the commer : the welcome euer (miles. 
 And fareweis goes out fighing : O let not vertue feeke 
 Remuneration for the thing it was :for bcautie.wit. 
 High birth, vigor ofbone, defert in fetuice, 
 Loue,f:iendfh!p,chaiity,ate futue&s all 
 
 To cnuious and calumniating time: 
 One couch of nature makes the whole world kin 
 That all with one confent praife new borne gaudcs 
 Though they are made and moulded of things part ' 
 And goe t0Uuft,thac is a little guilt, 
 M ore Jaud then guilt orcdufted. 
 Theprefcntyepraifetiheprefentobie& f 
 Then maruell not thou great and complear man, 
 That all che G rcekcs begin to worfhip Aive ; 
 Since things in motion begin to catch the eye, 
 Then what not ftiis : the cry went out on chce, 
 And ftill it might, and yet it may againe, 
 J f thou would'lt not entombe thy felfe aliue, 
 And cafe thy reputation in thy Tent ; 
 Whofe glorious deedes.but in thefe fields oflite 
 Made emulous miflton* 'mongft the gods (hcflifeluer 
 And draue great MATS to faftion. 
 
 j4cbil. Ofthismypriuacie, 
 I haue ftrong reafons. 
 
 yiif. But 'gamft your priuacie 
 The reafons are more potent and he roycall : 
 "Tls knowne Jckiitt t t\M you art in loue 
 With oneof fri-ow/ daughters. 
 
 AcM. Ha? knowne f 
 Vlif. J* that a wonder? 
 The prouidencc that's in a watchful! Stare, 
 Knowes almoft euery grame of Plutoes gold ; 
 Findes bottome in th'vncomprchcnfiue deepcs ; 
 Keepes place with thought; and almoft like the gods. 
 Doe thoughts vnuaile in their dumbe cradles : 
 There is amyfterie(with whom relaoon 
 Durft neuer meddle) in the foule of State ; 
 Which hath an operation more diuine, 
 Then breath orpen can giue exprefTure to : 
 All the comroerfe that you haue had with Troy, 
 A* perfectly is ours.as yours,my Lord. 
 And better would it rit Acktitet much, 
 To throw downe Heller then Tt/ixeia. 
 But it mutt grieue yong Ptrhuj now at home, 
 When fame fhaU in her Hand found her trumpe ; 
 And all the Gteekifh Cities fhall tripping fing, 
 Great Htllars fifter did Achilles winne ; 
 But our great Aitue brauely beate downe him. 
 Farewell my Lord : I as your louer fpeake | 
 The foole flides ore the Ice that you fhould breake. 
 
 Pair. TothiserTeft Achillcthzusl mou'dyou; 
 A woman impudent and mannifh growne, 
 It not more loth'd,then an effeminate man, 
 In time-of a6tion : I fland condemn'd for this ; 
 They thinke my little ftonucke to the warre. 
 And your great loue to me.reftraines you thus : 
 Sweete.roufe yourfelfejand the weake wanton (*fid 
 Shall from your neckevnloofehis amorous fould, 
 ' And like a dew drop from (he Lyons mane, 
 B fhooke to ayrie ayre. 
 
 AMI. Shall ^i6ghc with Heclor ? 
 
 P*tr. I , and perhaps tect iue much honor by him. 
 
 Adill. \ fee my reputation is at (Uke, 
 My fame is fhrowdly gored. 
 
 Piur. O then beware: 
 
 Thofe wounds htale ill, that men doe giue ihcmfefucs 
 OmilTion to doe what is neceflaiy, 
 Seales a commtffion to a blankt of danger. 
 And danger like ao acue fubtly taintn 
 Euen then when we fit idely in the funne. 
 
 AchiL Goe call 7 her fin hither fweet farrtdui 
 
Troyluf and Crefsida. 
 
 f le fend the fooU to Auu, and defite him 
 
 T'tnu'ue the Troiau Lords after the Combat 
 
 To fee v* here vnjrm'd . I haue a womans longing, 
 
 An appetite that I am ficke withal!, 
 
 To fee gtwt HeSar in his weedcs of peace; Er**Thtrp. 
 
 To talke with him, and to behold bis vifage, " 
 
 Eoentomy fill! of view. Alaboui fau'd. 
 
 Tbtr. A wonder. 
 
 Aetal. What? 
 
 TAer. tx/w* goes vp and downe the field, .wiling for 
 himfclfe. 
 
 Achil. Howfo* 
 
 Thsr. Heemuftfightfinglyro moi row with HeClor, 
 and i fo prophetically proud of an herokall cudgelling, 
 that he raues in faying nothing. 
 
 Achil How can that be ? 
 
 Thgr. Why he ftalkes vp and downe likeaPeacock.a 
 (Hide and n ftand : ruminates like an hoflefle.that hath no 
 Arithmatique but her brarne to fee downe her recko- 
 ning : bites his lip with a politique regaid.as who (bould 
 fay, there were wit in his head and twoo'd out; and fo 
 there it: but it lyes as coldly in him, as fire in a flint, 
 which will noc (hew without knocking. The mans vn- 
 done for eue t;for if Hcttor breake not hisnecke I'th'coin- 
 bat, hcelebreakthimfelfeinvaine-glory, Heknowes 
 not mee ; I faid, good morrow At** ; And he replyes, 
 thankes Agamemnon. What thinke you of this man, 
 that takes roe for the Generall / Hce's growne a very 
 land-fifh , Isnguagelefle , a monfter : a plague of o- 
 pinion, a man may weareit on both (ides like a leather 
 Jerkin. 
 
 Aebil. Thou muft be my Ambaffador to him Jherfnes. 
 
 Ther. Who, J : why.hecle anfwer no body : he pro- 
 feffes notznfwering ; fpeakingis for beggers : he wearei 
 his tongue in's armes : I will put on hij ptcf ence ; let Pn- 
 trectw make his demands to me , you (hall fee the Page- 
 ant of Aiax. 
 
 Athil. TohimParrw/K/t tell him,l humbly defire the 
 valiant Avuc t to inune the rooft valoious Hclar,to come 
 vnarm'd to my Tent, and to procure Cafe conduct fot his 
 pfon,of the magnanimioui and rnoft illufhious, fixe or 
 feauen times honour d Opuint.Genetall of the Grecian 
 Aimie Agamtmwm&i . doc this. 
 
 Pane. IC-M blcffe gieat jti*x, 
 
 Tber. Hum. 
 
 Vatr. I come from the worthy Aelntlei. 
 
 Ther. Ha? 
 
 far. Who moft humbly dcfiret you to vnuite He&sr 
 to his Tern. 
 
 Tber. Hum. 
 
 Pan. And to procure fafeconduft from Agamtnmon. 
 
 Thrr. Agamemwn) 
 
 Pair. J my Lord. 
 
 Tht'. Ha? 
 
 Pan. Whaifay youtoo'r. 
 
 The'. God buy you tviih slimy heart 
 
 Pair. Your anfwer fir. 
 
 Thtr. If tomorrow be a faire day, by elcuenaclocke 
 it will goe one way ot oth ; howfoeuet, he fhal! pay for 
 
 Thar Fare you well withall my heart. 
 
 jfchil. Why, bui h is not in 'his tune, is ht ? 
 
 '/ **' No,but he's out a tune rhui: what muficke will 
 be in him when Btflor ha* knockt out hisbraines,! krw 
 not:lu? lam furcnore.vnlefTetheVidler^/'o/fogtt his 
 
 make catlings on. 
 
 Ach,l. Come, chou (halt bwr a Lettet to him 
 ftraight. 
 
 Ther Let me cany another to his Horfejfor that's the 
 more capable creature. 
 
 Athil. My minde is troubled like aFouncaineftud, 
 And I my felfe fee not the botcome of it. 
 
 Tk# . Would theFountaine ofycw minde were clerre 
 agame, that I might waier an Afle it : I had ruther b? a 
 Ticke in a Sheepe, then fuch a valiant ignorance. 
 
 .ntM ah M Torch, at 
 
 Grecian ,rr,ih Tercbet. 
 
 Par. See hoa, who is that there? 
 
 "Dtepb. ItwtheLordyf<. 
 
 *^ne. I j The Prjnce there 10 perfon t 
 Had 1 fo good occafion to lye long 
 As you Prince ^,nothing but heaoenly 
 Should rob my bed-mate of my company. 
 
 Diem. That's my minde too : good morrow Lord 
 
 ncfff 
 
 Par. A valiant Greeke^w^.take hu hand 
 Wi mefTe the proccffe ofyour fpeech within ; ' 
 You told \ioYiDiome4 in a whole weeke by davei 
 Did haunt you in theField. 
 
 vnt. Health to you valiant fir, 
 During all queftion of the gende truce: 
 JBut when I meete you arro'd^s blacke d 
 As heart can thinke.or courage execute. 
 
 2>iom. The one and other Dimmed embraces, 
 Our blouds arc now in calmcjand folong health . 
 But when contention, and occafioo meetes, 
 By hue, He play the hunter for thy life, 
 With all my force, purfuite and pollicy . 
 
 >-*. And thouflialt bunt alyon that willflye 
 With hif fate backward, in humaine^entleneffe : 
 Welcome to Troy ; no w by Anckfts life, 
 Welcome jndeede .- by fmu, hand 1 fweare, 
 No man aliue can loueinfoch a fore, 
 The thing he mcanes to kill, moie excellently. 
 
 "Diom. Wefimpsthiee. lone let ^mai hue 
 (If to my fword his fate be not the glory ) 
 Athoufand compleace courfes of theSuone, 
 But in mine emulous honor let him dy 
 With euery ioynt a wound, and thn tomorrow. 
 
 ex?. We know each other well. 
 
 Dio. We doe,and long to know esth other worfe. 
 
 far. This is the moft, dcfpightful'ft gcnde greeting ; 
 The noblea hateful) loue. that ere I heard of. 
 What bufineffe Lord fo early ? 
 
 tSEne. I was fent for to the Kingjbut why.I know not. 
 
 Par. His purpofc meets youjit was to bring this Greek 
 ToCafcha't houfejand there to render him, 
 For the enfreedy//ATor,the faire CntfW: 
 lers h?ne your company; or if you plea fe, 
 Hafte there before vs. I conftamly doe chinlte 
 (Or rather call my thought a certaine knowledge) 
 Ify brother frojtut lodges there to night. 
 Roufe filmland glue him note of our approach 
 With the v/hole quaJiry whrreof, I feait 
 We flijll be much vnwc/come. 
 
 t/nf. That J afTore you : 
 7h^'/had rather Troy wew borne roGrccce, 
 Then Cr<v7^boni frctv Troy. 
 
 Par. There 
 
Par. Tbereisnohelpe: 
 he bitter difpofidon of the time will haue it fo. 
 On Lord , week follow you. 
 /**. Good morrow all. 
 Par. And tell me noble T)u^i:d \ faith tell me true, 
 uon in the foule of found good fellow (hip. 
 Who in your thoughts merits fairc Helen mod ? 
 
 + Both alike. 
 
 e merits well to haue her.that doth fecks her, 
 
 or making any feruple of her foylure. 
 With fuch a hell of paine^nd world of charge. 
 
 nd you as well to kcepe ber.thst defend her, 
 
 oi palliting the tafte of her difhonour, 
 With fuch acoflly lofleof wealth and friends: 
 
 e like a puling Cuckold, would drinke vp 
 
 he lees and diegs of o flat tamed peece : m 
 
 ou like a letcher, out of whorifh loynes, 
 
 itc plcsfd to breede out your inheritors: 
 
 oth merit! poyz'd, each weight no lefTe nor more, 
 
 utheas he,which heauier for a whore. 
 Par. You arc too bittet to your country -woman. 
 Die. Slue's bitter to her couinrey : heare me Paru, 
 or eucry falfc drop in her baudy vcines, 
 AGrecians life hath funk e : for eucry feruple 
 Of her conraminaied carrion weight, 
 A Troian htb becne flajnc. Since (he could fpcalce, 
 She hath not gtuen fo many good words breath, 
 As for her.Greekes and Troians furtrcd death. 
 Par. Faire Dimed, you doe as chapmen doe, 
 
 >if praifs the thing that you defirc to buy : 
 
 tut we in hlence hold this venue well ; 
 Wctie not commend, what we intend to fell. 
 Here lyes our way. 
 
 Enter Trejlut A'tdCrejftda. 
 
 Trcj. Dtere trouble not your felfe : the morne is cold. 
 
 Crtf. Then fweet my Lotd,Ik call mine Vnckle down; 
 He fhiUvnbolt the Gates. 
 _/. Trouble him not: 
 To bed.io bed : fleepe kill thofe pritty eyei, 
 And giueas fofc attachment to thy fences, 
 A Infantsempty of all thought. 
 
 Cref. Good morrow then. 
 
 Try. I prithee now to bed. 
 
 Cref. Are you a weary of me ? 
 
 Trey. O Crt/uU \ but that the bufie day 
 Wak't by Ihe Larke.hath rouz'd the ribauld Crowes, 
 And dreaming night will hide our eyes no longer : 
 I would net from thee. 
 
 Cref. Night hathbeene too brlefe. (ft a y> 
 
 Tny. Be(h:ew the witch '.with venemoos wights (he 
 hidioully as hell ; but flies the grafpcs of loue, 
 With wings more momentary ,fwift then thought: 
 You will catch cold, and curie me. 
 
 Cref. Prithee tarry you men will neuer tarry ; 
 
 fooVifh Creful, I might haue frill held oft", 
 
 And then you would Itaoe tarried. Harke.thcr's one rp? 
 Fund, within. What's all the doores open here ? 
 Try. It isyour Vnckle. gr.terPtndaria. 
 
 Crtf. A pdlilence on him : now will he be mocking : 
 
 1 fhill haue fuch a lit*. 
 
 Pen. How now,how now? how goe maiden-heads? 
 Heare you Maide: whcr's my cozin Crt/U) 
 Crrf.Go hang your felf.yco naughty mocking Vnckle: 
 
 You bring me to doo end then you douce me too. 
 
 fan. To do vhn? to do what? let her fay what: 
 Whathtuelbroughi yontodocr 
 
 Cnf. Come/ r KTe i, t 
 
 
 ' 
 Try huc you feme here . 
 
 j : he roaiter? \u I you bc*i< 
 > How now, what'* ihr 
 at. Good morrow Lord, good morrow 
 r. Who's there my Lord \vnt4>? bymylroi 
 knew you nor : what newes with you fo eatly ? 
 on Is not Prince Treylut here ? 
 Pan. Here? what fiiould he do here ? 
 vnt. Come he is tiere. my Lo nd , doe not deny him t 
 It doih import him much to fpeake with me. 
 
 fan. Is he here fay you? 'tis mote then I know, Hebe 
 fworne: For my owne part I came in late : what fliould 
 hedoehere ? 
 
 /. Who,naythen.- Come.come. youle doe hire 
 wrong, ere* y'are ware: youle be fo true to him, to be 
 falfe to him : Doe not you know of him.but yet goe fetch 
 him hither, goe. 
 
 f nter Troylui* 
 Troy. How now, what's the matter? 
 
 xw. My Lord,l fcarcehaueleifureto faluteyou, 
 My matter is fo rafli : there is at hand, 
 Paru your brother, and Deiphubiu, 
 The Grecian Dirned l and our Antdenai 
 Deliuer'rf to vs. and for him fonh-wiih. 
 Ere the firft facrifice.withinthis houre, 
 We mufl giue vp to Diemtdi hand 
 The Lady CftffltLt. 
 
 Tray. Js it concluded fo? 
 
 t/ne. By Prum r tnd the generall ftate o(Trejr t 
 They are at hand, and ready to effect it. 
 
 Trey. How my atchieuementsmockeme; 
 I will goerncete them : and my Lord v*eoi t 
 We met by chance ; you did not finde me here. . 
 
 t/. Good, good ,my Lord, the fecrcts of nature 
 Haue not more gift in taciturnitie. Exeunt. 
 
 Enter Pwdorw and Crcflul. 
 
 P*. Ii't poKible? no fooner got b-tt loft : the diuril 
 take AHthetttr; the yong Prince will goe mad : A plague 
 \pons4 iitbetwr; I would they had brok^ necke. 
 Cref. How now ? what's the matter ? who was here? 
 >4. Ah.ha! 
 
 Cnf. Why figh you fo profoundly? whcr's my Lord/ 
 gone ? tell me fwtJt Vnckle, what's the matter ? 
 
 PM. Would I were si decpc vndcr the earth as I 
 aboue. 
 
 Crtf. O the gods ! what** the matter ? 
 Pair* Prythee get thee in : would thou had*ft nere been 
 borne; I knew thou wouWft be his deith.O poore Gen- 
 tleman : a plague vpon jiuthenor. 
 
frtf. GoodVncklelbefccchyou.onmyknees,! be- 
 fcech you what's the mitten" 
 
 fan. Thou muft be gone wench, thou mufl be gone; 
 chou art chang'd for Antbt*ar : thou muft to thy Tather, 
 and be gone from Trojlus : 'twill be hit death ; 'twill be 
 hit b.Vmc, he cannot beare it.. 
 
 Cref. OyouimrDcrtallgodt! I will not goe. 
 
 fan. Thou muft. 
 
 Crtf. I will not Vncklc:lhaue forgot my Father: 
 I know no touch of confanguinitie : 
 No kin, no loue, no bloud.no foule, fo necrejce, 
 A$ the fwcct Try Ins O you godi dimnc ! 
 .Jvfakc Creffidt name the very crownc of falfhood .' 
 It'eue>4he leaue Try IMS : titne.orce and death, 
 Da to thtJ body what extremi tie you can ; 
 But the flrongbkfe d building of my loue, 
 Is as the very Center of the earth, 
 Drawing all things to it. 1 will goe in and wcepe. 
 
 'Pan. Doe, doe. 
 
 Crtf. Teare my bright heire, and fcwtch roy praifed 
 
 cheekes, 
 
 Crack e my cleere voyce with fobs, and breake my heart 
 With founding Tryl*.\ will not goe from Tr*j. Exeunt. 
 
 Safer Paru,Trylm,t^aeas, Deipbehu,^*. 
 tbtnaraadDumtdei. 
 
 far. It is great morning, and the houreprefixt 
 Ofher deliuerie to thit valiant Gt eeke 
 Comes faftv poo: good my brother Tryt*t t 
 Tfl you the Lady what fhe is to doe, 
 And haft her to the purpofe. 
 
 Tray. Walke into her houfc: 
 He bring her to the Grecian prefently ; 
 And to his hand, When I dcliuer her, 
 Thinke it an Altar, and thy brother Trybti 
 A Prieft, there oflting to it his heart. 
 
 Par. I know what 'tis to loue, 
 And would. as I (hall pittie, I could belpc. 
 PJeafe you walke in. my Lords. Extmn. 
 
 ater Ptadarui and Crtffid. 
 
 Tan. Be moderate, be moderate. 
 
 Crtf, Why tell you me of moderation ? 
 The gricfe is tone, full perfect that 1 tafte, 
 And no lefle in a fenfe as ftrong 
 As that which caufeth it. How can I moderate it ? 
 If I could tcmporife with my affe&ion, 
 Or brew it to a wcake and colder paljat, 
 The like alaiment could I giue mygriefe : 
 My loue admits no qualifying crofle ; Enter Trytiu. 
 No more my griefe, in fuch a precious lofle. 
 
 Pax. Herc,here,here,he comes^ fwcet ducke. 
 
 Cref. O Try l*t, Tryliu \ 
 
 P*. Whatapaireof fpedacles is here .' let me era- 
 brace too : oh hart, as the goodly faying is j O heart, hea- 
 uie heart, why fighcft thou without breaking ? where he 
 anfwers againe ; becaufe thou canft not cafe thy fmart by 
 fricrrdfhip.norby fpeaking : there was neuer a truer rime; 
 ktwscaft away nothing, for we mayliuetohauencede 
 of fuch a Verfe : we fee it, we fee it : how now Lambs? 
 
 Troj . Creffid : 1 loue thee in fo ftrjnge a purilic j 
 That the bleft gods, as angry with my hncie , 
 More bright in zeale, tfien the dcuotion which 
 Cold lips blow to their Deities : take thee from me. 
 
 Cref. Haut the gods enuie ? 
 
 Trvylusand CreftiJa. 
 
 P**- 1,1,1,1, 'tis coo p/aine a cafe. 
 
 Crtf. And U it true, that I rouft goe from Troy t 
 
 Trty. A hateful! truth. 
 
 Cref. What, and from Trcylm too r 
 
 Trty. From Troy.and Trejttu. 
 
 Crtf. Iflpofliblc? 
 
 Try. And fodainely, where iniurie of chance 
 Puts backe Icaoc-taking, iuftlcs roughly by 
 AH time of paufc 5 rudely beguiles our lips 
 Of all reioyndure : forcibly preucots 
 Our locktembrafores; (hanglos our deare v owes, 
 uen in the birth of onr o wne laboring breath. 
 We two, that with fo many thoufand (ighes 
 Did buy each other, mufi poorely fell our fclues. 
 With the rude breuitie and difcharge of our 
 Iniurious time ; now with a robbers hafte 
 Crams his rich theeuerie vp, he knowes not how. 
 As many farwels as be (Urs in heauen, 
 With difrinil brcath,and confign'd ki0es to them. 
 He rumbles vp into a loofe adiew ; 
 And fcants vs with a fingle famifht kiffe, 
 Diftafting with the fait of broken teares. fmttr t/m*s 
 t^uias within. My Lord,is the Lady ready ? 
 
 Triy. Harke, you are call'd : fomc fay the genius fo 
 Cries, come to him that inflandy mufl dye. 
 Bid them haue patience . fhc fhall come anon . 
 
 P<n. Where are my teare<? raine,to lay tliiswinde 
 or my heart w ill be blowne vp by the root. 
 
 Cref. I muft then to the Grecians ? 
 
 Try. No remedy. 
 
 Cref. A wofull Creffid 'mong'ft the merry Greekes. 
 
 Try. WhenQiaJlwefeeagaine? 
 
 Trtj. Here me my lone : be thou but true ofheart. 
 
 Crtf. I true ?how now? what wicked deeme is this? 
 
 Try. Nay.werauftvfeexpoftulationkindely, 
 For it is parting from vs .- 
 I fpeake not, be thou true, as fearing thee ; 
 For I will throw my Clone to death himfelfe , 
 That there's no maculation in thy heart ; 
 But be thou true, fay J,to falhion in ' 
 My fequent proteftarion: be thou true, 
 And I will fee thee. 
 
 Cref.OyQU /hall Be expofd, my Lord to dangers 
 As infinite, as imminent : but He be true. 
 
 Tray. And He grow friend with danger ; 
 Weare this Sleeue. 
 
 Cref. And you this Glooc. 
 WhenOiaUlfeeyou? 
 
 Try. I will corrupt the Grecian Centinels, 
 To giuc thee nightly vifitatioo. 
 But yet be true. 
 
 Crff. O heauens : be true againe ? 
 
 Try. Heare why I fpeake it; Loue : 
 The Grecian youths are full of qualitie, 
 Their lowing well compos'd, with guift of nature, 
 Flawing and fwelling ore with Arts and exercife : 
 How nouelties may moue, and parts with perfon. 
 Alas, a ktnde of godly icaloufjc ; 
 Which 1 befccch you call a vertuous fume : 
 Makes me sffraid. 
 fref. O heauens, you loue me not J 
 
 Try. Dye I avillainethen: 
 In this I doe not call your faith in queflion 
 So mainely as my merit : I cannot fing, 
 Norbeelethchigh Lauolt ; nor fweeten talke; 
 Nor play at fubtill games ; faire venues all ; 
 
Troylus and Crefsida. 
 
 o which the Grecians are moft prompt and pregnant : 
 ut I can tell that in each grace of theie, 
 here lurkes a Bill and domb-difcourfioediuell, 
 list tempts moil cunningly : but be not tempted. 
 Cr*f. D oe you thinkc I will : 
 
 Troy, No. b u t fomething may be done that we wil not : 
 nd fometimes we are diuels to our felues, 
 /hen we will tempt the fraii tie of our powers, 
 refuming on their changefall poterrU. 
 
 t /f.neaaifithia. Nay, good my Lord? 
 Trc-i. Come kiffe. and let vs part. 
 Paru within. Brother Trajltu ? 
 Try. Good brother come you hither, 
 nd briog t^Zniw and the Grecian with VOM, 
 Crtf. My Lord .will you be true ? Exit 
 
 Troj. Who I? ala it it my vice, my fault : 
 Whiles others fifti with craft for great opinion, 
 .with great truth, catch meerenmplicitie ; 
 Vhil'ftfome with cunning guild their copper crownes, 
 With troth and plainneffe I doe weare mine bate 
 
 Enter the Gretltft. 
 
 tare not my truth ; themorrall of my wit 
 s plaine and true, thcr's all the reach ofit. 
 Welcome fir Dioraed, here is the Lady 
 Which for s4ntener,vie deliuer you. 
 At the port (Lord) lie giue her to thy hand, 
 And by the way pofTefle thee what (he is 
 itureace her faire ; and by my foulg.f'iire Greeke, 
 fere thou ftand at mercy ofmy Sword, 
 >Jame Creffld^nd thy life (hall be as fafc 
 As Priam it in Illion/ 
 
 Diem. Faire Lady CreftiJ, 
 So pleafe you fauethc thankes thisTrince expe&j : 
 The loftre in youreye, heauen in your cheeke, 
 'leadesyour faite vtfagc.and to DiomaL 
 You (hall be miflrerte.and command him wholly. 
 
 Troj. Grtcian,thou do'ftnot vfeme curteoufly, 
 To (hame the fcale of my petition towards, 
 [ ptaifing her. I tell thee Lord of Greece : 
 Sheeisasfarrehigh foaring o're thypraifes, 
 As thou vnworthy t o be cal'd her feruant : 
 j c har gc^hee vfe her well, euen for my charge 
 For by the drcedfull Pluto, if thou do'ft not , 
 fThough th e great bulke t^fckiHts be thy guard) 
 [iecut thy throaie. 
 
 Diom. Ohbenotmou > dPrince7Vyfc; 
 Let me be priuiledgM by myplace and meffsge, 
 To be a fpeaker free ? when 1 am hence, 
 He anfwer to my luft : and know my Lord ; 
 lie nothing doe on charge : to her owne worth 
 She (hall be priz'd : but that you fay. be't To ; 
 llefpeake it in my fpirit and honor, no. 
 
 Try. Come to the Port . I le lell thee Z)itmeJ, 
 This braue, Hull oft make thee to hide thy head .- 
 Lady giuemeyourhand.andsswewalke, 
 To our owne felees bend we our needcrull talke. 
 Sound Trumpet. 
 
 Par. HaHtejfWrar/ Trumpet. 
 
 v>nt. Howhaue we fpent this morning 
 The Prince mutt thinke me tardy and remiffe, 
 That fwor e to ride before him in the field. 
 
 Par Tis Traylnf fault: come ,come,to field with him. 
 Exeunt. 
 
 Dia. Let vs make ready ftratght. 
 
 /at. Yea, with a BridegroomeJ frefti slatritie 
 
 Let vs addre(fe to tend on H&orj hecles : 
 The glory of our 7>^ doth this day lye 
 On his fairs worth ,and (ingle Chiualrie. 
 
 4*Nfav/Z0iv, N*ftr*kmt 
 
 Aga. Here srt thou in appointment frefh ind fairr. 
 Anticipating time. With ftarting coutage. 
 Giue with thy Trumpet a loud note to Troy 
 Thou dreadful! ^rt<ir, thst the tppauled aire 
 May pierce the head of the great Combatant, 
 And hale him hither. 
 
 AUL Thou, Trumpet, ther's my puife; 
 Now cracke thy longs, and fplit thy brafen pipe: 
 Blow vilUine,ti!l thy fphered Bias cheeke 
 Out-fwell the collicke of puft Ac^tulon 
 Come, ftr etch thy cheft, and let thy eyes fpout bloudt 
 Thou bloweft for HtRtr. 
 flif. No Trumper anfwers. 
 Achil. 'Tis but early dayes. 
 j4ge. Is not yong Difned with Calctu daughter? 
 yiif. 'Ti* he, I ken the manner of his gale , 
 He rifes on the toe :. rhat fpirit of hit 
 In afpiration lifts him from the earth. 
 slg4. Is this the Lady Crtflidl 
 Dio Euen fhe. 
 
 At*. M oft deerely welcome to the Grcckcs, fwcctc 
 Lady. 
 
 Nfft. Our General! doth (alute you with a kiffe. 
 "Utif. Yet is thekiudenefft but particular; twere bet- 
 ter (he were kiH in generell. 
 
 Ntjt. And very courtly coanfell: He begin. Somuch 
 (otNefi*. 
 
 debit. He take that winter from your lipsfaiie Lady 
 Achilla bidsyou welcome. 
 
 Mtnt. I had good argument for kifljog once. 
 Putro. Bui that's no argument for kUfing now; 
 For thus pop't Paris \n his hardimcnc. 
 
 Vltf. Oh deadly gall, and theameofallour fcornes, 
 For which we loofe our heads, to gild his homes. 
 Patro. Thefirfl was OWw/<i<w kiffe ,this mine: 
 fatrocliK- kiffes you. 
 Mene. Oh this is trim. 
 fatr. Paru and I kiffe cuermort for him. 
 Mene. lie haue my kiffe fir ; Lady by your leaoc 
 Cref. Inkifling doc you rendtr,orrecciue. 
 P*tr. Both take and giue, 
 Crtf. lie make my match to liue. 
 The kiffe you take is better then you giue : therefore no 
 kifle. 
 
 Mene. lie giue you boote, He giue you three for one. 
 C'tf. You are an odde man, giue euen,or giue none. 
 Mene. An odde man Lady, euery man is odde. 
 Crtf. No. Parii it not; fotyou know 'tis true, 
 That you are odde.andhe is euen with you. 
 Mene. You fillip me a'th' head. 
 Cref. No.Ilebefworne. 
 
 Vlif. It werenomaich.yournaileagainft hishorne.- 
 May I fweete Lady beg a kiffe of you ? 
 Crtf. You miy. 
 Vlif. 1 doe defire it. 
 Crtf. Why begge then? 
 fltf. Why then for Venia (ike, giue me a kifli : 
 When Htllen is a maide igainc, snd his* 
 Crtf. I am your debtor, claime it when 'tis due. 
 
 19 ? 
 
 
Tnyluitnd CrefsiJa. 
 
 Tjlif. Neucr'nnyei'sy.andmenakifleofyoii. 
 Worn. Lady a word, He bring you to yourTather 
 ffeft. A woman of quickc fence. 
 
 Ther $ a language " her ejre, her chcekr.bcr lip; 
 Nay , her foote fpekcs,her wanton fpirites lookc out 
 At euery toynt,nd motiue of her body : 
 Oh ibefeeocounterers fo glib of tongue, 
 That giue a coafling welcome etc it comet i 
 And wide vnclafpe the tables of their thoughts, 
 To euery tickling reader : fet them downe, 
 for fluttifh (poyles of opportunitie j 
 And daughters of the game. xtmi 
 
 Enter a&ifTTOjyl![e8er > P*ru&>it*t, Htlmtu 
 
 and JnenAntt. flcrifr. 
 AIL The Troians Trumpet. 
 
 X Yonder comes the t roope. 
 . Haile all you (late of Greece : what fhalbe done 
 To him that vidory commands ? or doeyou purpofc, 
 A vicior Jhall bcknowne ; will you the Kntght* 
 Shall totheedgeofall cxtremitic 
 Pur fue each other-, or (hall be diuided 
 Byany voyce.ot order ofthcfidd -.JEfoSprbad aske? 
 Which way would HtQoT haue it? 
 He cares not.heele obey condition*. 
 Tis done like //<#-, but fccureiy done, 
 A little proudly, and great dale difprifing 
 The Knight oppos'd. 
 
 ^ae. If not AeinBa fir, what is your name? 
 Aebil. If not Acbtllts,nofrm. 
 t/t9. Therefore AchiBttt but what cre,know this, 
 In the extremity of great and little : 
 Valour sndprideexccll thcrafclues inHetfori 
 Theonealmoft as infinite as all ; 
 The other blaoke as nothing : weigh him well : 
 And that which lookes like pride, is cunefie : 
 This Ait* is halfe made off/rfrw/ blood; 
 la loue whereof > halfe HeUar ftaies at home : 
 Halfe heart.halfe hand, haife /fr#0r,comtt to fee ke 
 This blendedfnight^halfe Troian.and halfe Greeke. 
 Acl>tl. A maiden battarle then tO I pmeiue you. 
 Jgt, Here i* fir, Dntmd: eoc gentle Knight, 
 Stand by out Aiax : as you ana Lord tAlatat 
 Confent pon the order of their fight, 
 So be it: either to the vttcrmoft, 
 Orclfeabreach: the Combatants being kin, 
 Halfe flints their flrife.beforerheir flrokes begin. 
 yjif. They ate oppos'd already. 
 ^4."WhtTroian is that fame that lookes fo hetsuy? 
 f7if. The yongdlSonne of Pritm \ 
 A true Knight; they call him Trylns\ 
 Not yet marnre, yet matchlerTe.firme of word, 
 Speaking in decdes, and deedclefle in his tongue; 
 >]ot (bone prouok't, nor being prouok't,foone calm'd ; 
 His heart and hand both open ,and both free : 
 Foi what he has, he gioet ; what thinkcs.he (hewes; 
 Yet giues he not till lodgement guide his bounty. 
 Nor dignifies an impaire thought with breath : 
 Manly a* Heft*; but more dangerous ; 
 For HtStr in hi i blaze of wrath fubfcribes 
 To tender obiecls ; but he.in heate ofaftioo, 
 Is more vindecatiue then iealous loue. 
 They call him Trybu ; and on him ere&, 
 A fecund hope, as fairely built as HtOer. 
 Thus fcies/ttft. oneahat knowes theyouthi 
 Euro to his inches : and with priuate foi lie, 
 
 Did in great JUion thus trsnflate him to me. 
 At*. Thcyareinaaion. 
 Ntft. Now Atax hold thine owne. 
 Tray. Hettr, thou flecp'O, awake thee. 
 Aga. His blowes are weldifpo'd there Aiax. trSptts 
 Diom. You maA no more. efa 
 
 ve. Princes enough, fo pleafe you. 
 
 I am not wartne yet, let v s fight aeaine 
 
 H&. Why then will I no more: 
 Thou art great Lord,my Fathers fifteriSonnc ; 
 A coufen german to great Priamt fecde : 
 The obligation of our bloud forbids 
 A gorie emulation 'twixt vs twaine : 
 Were thy commhiion.Greekeand Trolan fo, 
 That thou coald'ft &y, this hand is Grecian all 
 And this isTroian: thefuiewes ofthi* Lcgge, ' 
 All Greek e, and this all Troy ; my Mothers bloud 
 Runs on the dexter cheekc, and this finifier 
 Bounds in my fathers : by /wmultipotent, 
 Thou (hould'ft not beare from roe a Greekifti member 
 Wherein my fword hid not imprcffure made 
 Of our ranke feud : but the iuft gods gamfy, 
 That any drop thou borrwdfl from thy mother. 
 My facred Aunt, fhould by my mortal) Sword 
 Be drained. Let me embrace thee Aix : 
 By him that thunders, thou haft luQic Arroe* ; 
 Hettor would haue them fall vpon him thus. 
 Cozen, all honor to thee. 
 
 Aia. Itbanke thee /&#: 
 Thou art too gentle, and too free a man : 
 I came to kill thcc Cozen, and beare hence 
 A great addiuon.earned in thy death. 
 
 H<&. Not;v w ^fonirable, 
 On whofe bright cren.fame with her lowd 'ft (O ye) 
 Cries/This is he ; could-ftpromife to himfelfe, 
 A thought of added honor, torne from #&. 
 
 t^Eat. There is expectance heie fiom both the fide*. 
 What farther you will doe? 
 
 H*a. Wceleanfwereit: 
 The iflue is eoibracement : ^icr/arewell. 
 
 Ata. Ifl might in entreaties finde futcefle, 
 As feld 1 haue the chance : I would defue 
 My famous Coufin to qur Grecian Tents. 
 
 Diom. Tis 4 & *memt*, Wl fh,and gre 
 Doth long to f vnarm'd the valiant HeOar. 
 
 Htl*. v*ea,call my brother Tryliu to roe : 
 And fignifie th is louiog cnterriew 
 TO the cxpe&etsof our Troian part : 
 Z>efiretbemho me . Giueroethy handwnyCoufin: 
 I will goc eate with tl>cc, and fee your Knights. 
 Enter Agattewaicm andtbi reft. 
 
 Ai. Great Agamemnon comes to meete vs here. 
 
 Heft. The worthieft of thcm,tell mename by name: 
 But for Achilla, mine owne ferching eyes 
 Shall finde him by his laigc and portly fit e. 
 
 Ag*. Worthy of Armes : as welcome as to one 
 That would be rid of fuch an enernie. 
 But that's no welcome: vndcrftand more cleerc 
 What's pafr,ind what's to corners fire w'd with huikes , 
 Aod fortncleffe nine of obiiuion : 
 But in this extant moment, faith and troth, 
 Strain'd purely from all hollow bias drawing: 
 Bids thee with moft diuine incegrttie, 
 From heart of very heart, great Wrcbrwdcoine. 
 
 He8. J thanke thee moil imperiotu vfgaxemran. 
 
 Aga. M 
 
Troylus and Cre/sida. 
 
 Ag. "My well-fam'd Lord of Ttoy.no IcrTc to you. 
 
 Mtn. Let me confirme my Princely brothers greeting, 
 You brace of warlike Brothers, welcome hicitcr. 
 
 ffeft. Whomuft weanfwer> 
 
 x<w. Thf Noble MentUw. 
 
 Heel. O. you my Lord.by Man his gauntlet thank*, 
 Mockenot, tha: I affcft th'vntradcd Oath, 
 Your nuaneLam wife fwcares (till by f<wwGlouc 
 Shee's well, but bad me not commend her to you. 
 
 Men, Name her not now fir,fhc's a deadly Theame. 
 
 Jltd. O pardon, I offend. 
 
 Ncft. i haue (thou galUnt Troyan) fcenc thcc oft 
 Labouring for dcftiny, make cruell way 
 Through rsnkes of Grcekifh youth : and I haue fecn the* 
 As hot as Perffxt, fpurrc thy Phrygian Steed, 
 And feenc thee ("corning forfeits and fubduincncs, 
 When chou haft hung thy aduanced 1 word i'th'ayre. 
 Not letting it decline, on the declined : 
 That 1 haue Caid vnto my ftander* by, 
 Loc lupuer ifyondcr.dealing life. 
 And I haue feene thee paufe, and take thy breath. 
 When that a ring of Greekes haue hem'd thee in, 
 Like an Olympian wreflling. This haue I feenc, 
 But this thy countenance (ftiil locks in flecle) 
 I neuer faw till now. 1 knew thy Grendfirc, 
 And once fought with him ; he was a Souldicr good, 
 But by great Mars, the Optaine of vs all, 
 Neuer like thee. Let an oldroan embrace thee, 
 And (worthy Wsrriour) welcome to our Tent* 
 
 exv. Tis the old Nffiar. 
 
 He8- Let me embrace thee good old Chronicle. 
 That haft fo long walkM hand in hand with time: 
 Moft reueiend fit/far, I am glad to cUfpe thee 
 
 M.I would my armcs could match thee in contention 
 As they contend with thee in courtcfic. 
 
 tltit. \ would they could. 
 
 Nefl. Hat by this white beard I'ld fight with thee to 
 morrow. Well,wclrom,welcorne : I haue fcen the time. 
 
 ytyf. I wonder now,how yonder City ftands, 
 When we haue heere her Bafe and pillar by vs. 
 
 Hitl. I know your fauour Lord Vljftt well 
 Ah fir, there's many a Grecke and Troyan dead, 
 Since firft I faw your felfe , and Diamcd 
 In Illion, on your Greek ifh EmbalTie. 
 
 Vljf. Sir, I foretold vou then what would enfue, 
 My prophefic is but haife his iourney yet ; 
 For yonder wals that pertly front your Towne, 
 Yond Towers, whofe wanton tops do buffc the clouds, 
 Muft kilTe their owne feet. 
 
 Httt. I muft not beleeue you : 
 There they ftand yet : ntd modeftly I thinke, 
 The fall of euery Phrygian ftonc will coft 
 A drop of Grecian blood : the end crownes all, 
 And that old common Arbitrator, Time, 
 Will one day end it 
 
 Wrf Sotohimweleaucit. 
 Molt gentle, ind mod valiant ffetter, welcome ; 
 Afterthc Gencrall, I befeech you next 
 To Feaft with me, and fee me at my Tent. 
 
 slcb.t. I (halt foreftall thee Lord^7y/, thou: 
 Now Hfcftjr 1 haue fed mine eyei on thee, 
 I haue with exaft view perus'd thee Htltor, 
 And quoted ioym by loyr.r. 
 
 ftrtt. Isthu Achilles! 
 
 Acbil. 1 m Achitltt. 
 
 Hitl. Stand faire 1 piythce, let me looke on thee. 
 
 AckiL Behold thy fill. 
 
 Httt. Nay ,1 haue done already. 
 
 Achil. Thou art to breefe, I will thefecondtimr, 
 As I would buy thec, view thtre, limb* by limbe. 
 
 Htti. O likeaBookeoffportthou'lt reademeore : 
 But there's more in me then thou vnderftand'ft. 
 Why doeft thou fo oppre(Te me with thine eye ? 
 
 AehiL\t\\ me you Htauens ,in which part of his body 
 Shall I deftroy him? Whether there,or there.or there. 
 That I may giue the localJ wound a name, 
 And make diftinck the very breach, whcrc-out 
 Htttort great fpirit flaw. Anfwer me heauens. 
 
 Hid. It would difcredit the blr ft Gods, proud maji, 
 To anfwtr fuch a qucftion : Stand againe ; 
 Thmk'ft thou to tatch my life fo pleafantly, 
 As to prenommate in nice conieclure 
 \VherctViouwilthit me dead? 
 
 Achil. Itelllhtcyca. 
 
 HtQ. Wert thou the Oracle to tellmrfo, 
 I'ld not bcleeo* thee : henceforth guard thee well, 
 For lie not kill thee there, nor there, nor thwe, 
 But by the forge that ftythied Mars hisluimc, 
 Jle kill thee euery where, yea.ore and ort. 
 You wifeft Grecians, pardon mt this bragge, 
 His infolenccdtawcs folly from my lips. 
 But He endcuour deeds to match thdc words, 
 Or may I neuer 
 
 AIAX. Do not chafe thee Cofin: 
 And you AcbiHet, let theTe thrcati nlone 
 Till accident.or purpofe bring you too't. 
 "You may coery day enough of HtClor 
 !f you haue ftomacke. The ctncraJl ftatelfejre, 
 Can (carle merest you to be odde with him. 
 
 Httt. I prsy you let vs fee you in the field. 
 We haue had pelting Warres fince you retus'd 
 The Grecian* ceufe. 
 
 Acbil. Donthoumtreatme//*;?^? 
 To morrow do 1 meete thee fell as death, 
 To night, all Friend*. 
 
 Heli. Thy hand vpoii that match. 
 
 Jg*. Firft.allyou Petres of Greece go to my Tent, 
 There in the full comime you : Afterward*, 
 At Hectors leyfure, and your bounties (hall 
 Concurre together, fewer ally iotreat him. 
 Beate lowd theTaborins, let the Trumpets blow, 
 That thisgreatSouldier may hi welcome know.fxrwn) 
 
 Trey. My Lord Uljffit, tell me i befeeck you, 
 In what place of the Field doth Caleb* keepc f 
 Vfyf. At M*w/K/Tent,moft Princely Trylw, 
 Trtre 'Diorncti doth feaft with him to night, 
 Who neither look cs on heauen , nor on earth. 
 But giues all gaze and bent of amorous view 
 OnthefaireCr^. 
 
 Tr<y. Shalll (fweet Lord)be bound to thcc fo much. 
 After we part from AgtmemnatuTmi, 
 To bring me thither? 
 
 yl}l' You fhall command me fir : 
 As gentle tell m, of what Honour was 
 This CreffitU in Troy, had fhe no Louer there 
 That wailes her abfcnce ? 
 
 Try. O fir, to fuch as boafltng fliew their fcatres, 
 A mocke is due : will you walke on my Lord ? 
 She wasbelou'd, fhe lou'd; (he is.and dooth ; 
 But itill fweet Lout- is food for Fortune* toot!;. Ext at 
 Eater /Ichille: ,and Parmclui. 
 heat his blood withGrteki(h wine to night 
 Which 
 
Troylutanff Crefsiefa. 
 
 Which with my Ccmitar 1 le eoole to morro w : 
 7rfr//,lvsFeafthimio the highu 
 
 Ptn. Heete comes T**r/!/. e 
 
 Achtl. How now, thou core of nuy ? 
 Thou crafty batch of Nature, what's the newts ? 
 
 kr. Why thou picture of what thou feem'ft.otldoll 
 ofldeot-worfhippers,here'a Lmerfor thee. 
 
 Achtl. From whence, Fragment ? 
 
 Tber> Why thou full difhofFoole, from Troy. 
 
 Pa. Who kcepe* the Tent now? 
 
 Tbtr. The Surgeons box. or the Patients wound. 
 
 PUT. Well faid aduerfuy.and what need thefe tt icktf 
 
 7"t*r. Prythee be Client boy , 1 profit not by my ulke, 
 tbou art thought to be /4cA7//rruleVrloi. . 
 
 Patr. Male Varlot you Rogue . What s that? 
 
 Tbrr. Why his mafculme Whore. Now the rotten 
 difcafti of the South, guts-griping Ruptures, Catarres, 
 Loadesagrauelli'th'backe, Lethargies, cold PalficMnd 
 the like, take and take againe, fuehprcpofhous difcoue- 
 ries. 
 
 Pat. Why thou damnable box of enuy thou, what 
 mean'ft thou to cutfe thus ? 
 
 Tbtr. Do I curfe thce ? 
 
 Pair. Why no, you ruinous But, you whorfon indi- 
 ftinguifhableCurre. 
 
 Tber. No? why art thou then exafperate, thoo idle, 
 immateriall skiene of Sleyd filke ; thou greene Sarcenet 
 flap for a fore eye, thou taffell of a Prodigals putfethou: 
 Ah how the poore world is peftrcd with fuch water-flies, 
 diminutiues ofNatute. 
 
 Tat. Out gall. 
 
 Ther. Finch Egge. 
 
 Aeh. My fweet Patrocttu t \ am thwarted quite 
 From my great purpoCe in tomorrowesbattcll: 
 Heere is a Letter from Queene Hecuba, 
 A token from her daugbter.my faire Loue, 
 Both taxing me, and gaging me to keepe 
 An Oath that 1 haue fwornc. I will not breake it, 
 Fall Greckcs, failc Fame, Honor or o,or ftay, 
 My rtuior vow lyes heerc i this I le obay : 
 ComCjComc Therfuet, helpe to trim my Tent, 
 Thu night in banquetting muft all be fpenu 
 Away Patrecltu. *'* 
 
 Tber. With too much bloud.and tec little Brain, thefc 
 two may run mod : but if with toornoch braine, and too 
 litdeblood, they do, He be a curer of madmen. Hcere's 
 Agiunetmon, an honeft fellow trnough.and one that loiies 
 Quwles, but he rm not fo much Btaine as eare-wax ; and 
 the goodly transformation of Jupiter there his Brother , 
 the Bull, the primatiue Statue, and oblique memorial! of 
 Cuckolds, a thrifty fhoomg-horne in a chainc, hanging 
 at his Brothers leggt, to what forme but that he is, (hold 
 wit larded with rmlice, end malice forced with wit.turne 
 him too : to n AlTc were nothing ; heels both Affe and 
 Oxe; to an Oxe were nothing, he e is both Oxe snd Afle : 
 tobeiDogge.aMule.aCat, a Fitchew, aToade, a Li- 
 xard.anOwle.aPuitocke, or a Herring without aRoe, 
 I would not c ire : but to be ijfewltut, I would confpire 
 aginf Dertiny . Aske me not what I would be.if I were 
 not Th rrfutt : for I care not to bee the lowfe of a Litar, 
 fo I were not Menelaw. Hoy-day, fpirits and fires. 
 Enter Htftor , A ,^c, Agamemnon ^tj^e, t Ne- 
 flar,Dtemed,v<th Lightt. 
 
 Aft. We go wrong, we go wrong. 
 
 At*x "No yonder 'tis , tbeie where we fee the light. 
 
 fcfl. 1 trouble you. 
 
 Aiax. No,notawhit. 
 
 Enter AckOkt. 
 
 fljf. Heerecomeshimrelfetoguidcyou? 
 Aehtl. Welcome braue WecTar.v/elcomePrincwtll. 
 Ag*m. So now faire Prince of Troy, I bid goodnight, 
 Aiax commands the guard to tend on you. 
 
 Htl. Thanks.and goodnight to the Creeks general. 
 Men. Goodnight my Lord. 
 HeCt. Goodnight fweet Lord Menel*ur. 
 Tber. Sweet draught : fweet quoth-a? fweet finkt. 
 f w eet fur*. 
 
 ^//.Goodnight and wclcom, both at oncc.to thofe 
 that go, or tarry. 
 
 ssfge. Goodnight. 
 
 Achil. Old M/or tarties, andyou tooDi^W. 
 Keepc Htltor company an houre.or two. 
 
 Die. 1 cannot Lord, I haue important bufinefTc, 
 The tide whereof is now, goodnight great HtEirr 
 HtU. Giue me your hand. 
 Vfyf. Follow his Torch ; hegoej to CWf* Tent, 
 He keepe you company 
 
 Troj. Sweet fir.you honour me. 
 HtU. And fo good night. 
 
 Achil. Come.comc, enter my Tent. Exeunt. 
 
 Ther, That fame Diemedt a falfe-hearted Rogue, a 
 mofi vniuftKnaue; I will no more truft him whenhee 
 leeres, then I will a Serpent when he hiffes : he will fpend 
 his mouth & promife.likeBrabler the Hound ; but when 
 he performes, Aftronomm foretell it, that it is prodigi- 
 ous, there will come fome change: the Sunne borrow** 
 of the Moonewhen /)'w^keepes his word- 1 will ra- 
 ther leau'e to fee Hettor, then not to dcgge him :they fy, 
 he kecpes a Troyan Drab, and vfes the Traitour CbtUcoi 
 
 his Tent. Ileafter Nothing but Letcherie > All 
 
 incontinent Varlets. Exeimt 
 
 fnter Dinned. 
 
 Die. Whai are you vp here ho ? fpeake ? 
 CW. Whocals? 
 
 Die. Dimed.Chalcai{ I thinke) wher'i you Daughter? 
 Ckal. She comet to you. 
 
 Ewer Treyltu ttdriiffes. 
 y/if. Stand where theTorch may not difcouei vs. 
 
 Inter Creflid. 
 
 Tray. Creflid comes forth to him. 
 2>>. How now my charge ? 
 
 , Ov/Now my fweet gardian: harke a word with you. 
 Troj. Yea. fo familiar? 
 ffifl She will fing any man at fir ft fight. 
 Ther. And any man may finde hcr,if he can ttke her 
 life : (he's noted. 
 
 Die. Will you remember? 
 Cat. Remember ? yes. 
 
 Die. Nay, but doe then; and let your roinde be cou- 
 pled with your words. 
 
 Try. What fhould (he remember f 
 Vltf. Lift? 
 
 Cref. SweetehonyGrtek.temptmeno more to folly. 
 Ther, Roguery. 
 Di. Nay then. 
 Cref. lie tell you what. 
 
 ><*. Fo, fie, come tell a pin, you are eforfrome. 
 Crtf, In faith I caonot : what would you haue me dot 
 Ther. A iugling tricke.to be fecretiy open. 
 Dm. What did youfweare you would beflow on roc? 
 Cref. I prethee do not hold me to mine oath. 
 Bid me doe not any thine but that fweere Greeke. 
 
 Die. Good 
 
Trqylus and Crefsida. 
 
 P.O. Good night. 
 
 Tray, Hold, patience. 
 
 Vtif. HownowTroian ? 
 
 Cref. Diomed. 
 
 *Dia. No, no, good night : lie be your fooleno more. 
 
 Trey. Thy better muft. 
 
 Cref. Harke one word in your eare. 
 
 7~>vy. O plague and madneffe .' 
 
 Wif. You aremoued Prince, let vs depart I pray you, 
 Left your difpleafure (hould enlarge it felfe 
 To wrathful! teatmes : this place is dangerous 5 
 The time right deadly ; I befcech you go*. 
 
 Trey. Behold, I pray you. 
 
 Wf. Nay, good my Lord goe off: 
 You flow to gieit diftradion . come my Lord ? 
 
 Trey. I pray tbeeftay ? 
 
 nif. You haue not patience, come. 
 
 Tray. I pray you flay ? by hell and hell torments, 
 1 will not fpeake a word. 
 
 D. And (Q good night. 
 
 Crtf. Nay .but you part in anger. 
 
 Try. Doth that grieue rhce ? O withered truth ! 
 
 VUf. Why. how now Lord* 
 
 Tny. By lne I will be patient. 
 
 Crcf. Gardian?wuyGreeke? 
 
 1>to. Fo,fo,adew, you palter. 
 
 Cnf. In taith I doe not : come hither once againe. 
 
 Wif. You (hake my Lord at fomething, will you goe 
 you will breake out. 
 
 Tray. She (Iroakes his cheeke. 
 
 Vltf. Come, come. 
 
 Tray. Nay Ray, by luu I will Dot fpeake a word. 
 There is txtweene my wilL/nd all offences, 
 A guard of patience ; ftay a little while. 
 
 Tber. How the diuell Luxury with his fat rurnpe and 
 potato finger, tickles thcfe together :fiye lechery ,frye. 
 
 Z>. But will yo then > 
 
 Cref. In faith 1 will lo j neuer truft me elfe. 
 
 T)io. Giue me Tome token for the forety ofit. 
 
 Cref. He fetch ytMi one. Exit. 
 
 Flif. You haue fwome patience. 
 
 Try. Fearemenot fvveeteLord. 
 I will not be my felfe, nor haue cognition 
 Of what I fccle : I am alt patience. Eater CnjffitL 
 
 Tbr. Now the pledge.no w.now.now. 
 
 Cref. Here Dwwiwf.keepe this Sleeue. 
 
 Trty. O beautie ! where is iby Faith ? 
 
 ry. My Lord. 
 
 Trey. I will be patient otrtwirdly I will. 
 
 Crtf. You look e vpon that Sit cue ? behold it well : 
 He lou'd me : O falfe wench : giue'i me againe. 
 
 Dio. Whofe was't? 
 
 Cref. it is no matter now I haue't againe. 
 I will not meccc with you to morrow night j 
 r pmhee.Dwww*' vifite me no more. 
 
 Tfar. Now (he Iharpew ; well did Whetftooe. 
 
 Die. 1 (ball haue it. 
 
 Crtf. Wh,tbif 
 
 D*>. I char. 
 
 Cref. O all you gods I O prettie, picnic pledge ; 
 Thy Maifler now Iks thinking in hi) bed 
 Of tbeeand me, and fighes, and takes my Glow, 
 And giues memotiaU oaiutie ki(Tes 10 it ; 
 A*Iki(Tethee. 
 
 Die Nay >doe not (hatch it from me. 
 
 Crtf He tbat takes that, rakes my heart witbaQ. 
 
 Dio. I had your heart before, this fbllowes It. 
 
 Trey. I did fwtart patience. 
 
 Cref. You (hall not haue it flwrwa^fairh youfhallnot: 
 llegiuc you fomething elfe. 
 
 THo. I wilt haue this : vvhofe was it > 
 
 Cref. It is no matter. 
 
 Dio. Come tell me whofe it was? 
 
 Cref. T was one that log'd m better then you wiU. 
 But now ycu haue it, take it. 
 
 'Dio. Whofe was it f 
 
 Cref. By all Di*nai waiting women yond s 
 And by her felfe, I will not tell you whofe. 
 
 Dio. To morrow will I weareitonmyHelm^ 
 And grieue his fpirit that datej not challenge it. 
 
 Try. Wert thou the diuell,and wortt it on thyhorne, 
 It fhould be challenged, 
 
 Crtf. Well.well, 'tis done, 'tispafi s andyet it nod 
 I will not keep my word. 
 
 2>o. Why then farewell, 
 Thou neuet fhiltmocke D/^wM^agame. 
 
 frtf. You (hall not goe cone cannot fpeake a word, 
 Butitftraicflamyou. 
 
 Die. 1 doe not like this fooling. 
 
 Ther. Not 1 by Plate : but ihai that likes not me,plea. 
 fesmebeft. 
 
 D. What (hall 1 come? the houre. 
 
 Crtf. Income : O /sue! doe,come: 1 (hall bepkgu'd. 
 
 Die. Farewell till then. EXJI, 
 
 Cref. Goodnight: Iprythce come: 
 Trajlw farewell j one eye yet lookes on theei 
 Buc with my heart, the other eye.doth fee. 
 Ah poore ous fexe ; this fault in vs 1 finde : 
 The errour of our eye.direds out minde. : 
 What errour leads, mufi erre : O then conclude, 
 Mindesfwai'd by eyes, are full of turpitude. ' Extt. 
 
 Ther. AproofeofftrengthOiecouidriotpublifhmofej 
 VnlefTe (he fay, my minde ts now turo'd whore, 
 
 VHf. Al'i done my Lord. 
 
 Tray. It is. 
 
 riif. Whyflaywethenf 
 
 T^oy, To make a recordation to my (ottle 
 Of euery fy liable that here was fpotce : 
 But if 1 tell how thcfe two did coaA ; 
 Shall I not lye, in publifliinga truth ? 
 Sith yet there is a credence in my heart i 
 An elperance fo obftinately ftrong, 
 That doth inueit that teft of eyes and earts j 
 As if thofe organs had deceptio us riin&ions, 
 Created onely to calumniate. 
 Ws Crtjed here? 
 
 y, lif. I cannot coniureTroien, 
 
 Try, She was not fure. 
 
 rlif. M oft fure (he was. 
 
 Try. Why my negation hath no tsfte of rnadneflet* 
 
 Vtif. Nor mine my Lord : Crtffut was here but now. 
 
 Trey. Let it not be beleeu'd for womanhood t 
 Thinke we had mothers ; doe not glue advantage 
 To flubbo ')< Criticks,apt without a thearae 
 For deprauj)tion,to fquarc the generall fex 
 By Crtf A, rule. Rather thinks; this not Creflid. 
 
 yiif. What hath (he done Prince, that can foy le our 
 mothers ? 
 
 Troy. Nothing at all.vnlcfle that this were fhc. 
 
 Tter. Willhefwaggethimfelfeowon'joymeeyerf 
 
 1 f beaut ic haue a foule.this is not AM t 
 
Trqylus and Crefsic/a. 
 
 ! f foulet guid* vowet; if vowes rc fjnclifnonie ; 
 IMjo&trnoni* be the godi deligh: \ 
 i f : hr/ be rule in vnitie u fel't, 
 Thm;not fhe: Onwdneffc of rlifcrwfc I 
 Tht < aufefeti vp,with,nd igainft tht (eKt 
 l.t feu!? iuthoritie : where icjfon cnn ,T uoli 
 A'ichout perdition, aodloffeaflume all rcafon, 
 \Vuhout reuolt. Thii iJ, and is not Or^ ; 
 V/Uhin my foule,the:e doth conduce a fight 
 Of '.hit ftrangenature, that a thing infcpencr . 
 Diuidcj more wider then the skie end eat ihi 
 And yet the fpacious bredth of thisciiuifion, 
 Admits no Oriftx for a point as fobt/e, 
 As Anacbnei broken woofe to enter : 
 InfUncc.OinfUncelftrong a*/>/w/<>rj g:t: 
 Crr/yif ij mine, tied with the bonds of heauen ; 
 [nfbnce.Oinflance, ftrcng as heauen ufelfc : 
 The bonds of heaoen ire {lipt.difTolu'd .and looi'd. 
 \nd with another knot fiuc finger tied, 
 The ftatbons of her faith, ortt of her !oue : 
 TSe fragments, fcraps, the bus, and greaiie reliques, 
 Ofher ore-eaten faith, are bound to Diomcd 
 
 iif. May worthy Trojlm be halfe attached 
 With that which here his paflion doth expreffe > 
 
 Trj. 1 Greeke : and that (hall be divulged well 
 [n Characters, as red as Macrs his heart 
 [nflam'd with "Uenui : neuer did yong man farcy 
 With fo eternal!,and fofixia foule. 
 Harke Greek : as much I doe Creflid* loue ; 
 Somuchby weight, hate I her Diomtd, 
 ThatSleeue is mine,ihat heele beare in his Helme : 
 Were it a Caske compos'd by Vulcum skill, 
 My Sword fhould bite it : Not the dreadfull fpout, 
 Which Shtpmen doc the Hurricane call, 
 Confiring'd in mafle by the almighty Fenne, 
 Shall diztie with more clamour Neptunes eare 
 In hi difcent ; then fhall my prompted fword, 
 Falling on Diomtd. 
 
 fher. Heele tickle it for his concupie. 
 
 Troy. O Crejjld \ O falfe CrejJM fa!fe,falfe,falfe: 
 Let all vntruths ftand by thy ftained name, 
 And theyle feeme glorious. 
 
 Vn[. O contame your felfe: 
 Your paflion drawes eare* hither. 
 Enter *A.xtsu. 
 
 i/Enr, I haue becne feckmg yo thit houre my Lord: 
 Htdfr by this is arming h:m in Troy. 
 stiax your Guard, ftaies to cond-ifl you home. 
 
 Trof. Hue with you Prince: my curtcous Lord adew: 
 Farewell reuohed faire : and DitmeJ, 
 Stand faft and weare a Caflle on thy head. 
 
 Vli. He bring you to the Gates. 
 
 Troj. Accept diftrafted thankes. 
 
 Tbtr. Would I could meete that roague Dimed, 1 
 would croke like a Rauen : 1 would bode.i would bode : 
 fMrocliu will giue me any thing for the intelligence of 
 this whore: the Parrot will not doe more for an Almond. 
 then he for a commodious drab: Lechery, lechery, MI 
 warrcs and lechery.noching elic holds fafhion. A burning 
 diucM take them. 
 
 Enter Httter anJ Jltdrornaehc. 
 
 Ad. When wti my Lord fo much vogendv temper'd, 
 To ftop his car jainft admonifhmcnt ? 
 . ,i3rmt,vnime.anddoenot fight today. 
 
 /7#. You liame me to offend you. gtt you gone. 
 
 By the euerlafting gods, lie goe. 
 
 And. My df caoiei will lure proue ommoui to the day. 
 
 Httl. No more I fay. E nter C^ffa^ra 
 
 Crf*. Where is my brother HeUtr ? 
 
 Ant. Here lifter. arm'd,and blourty in intenc : 
 Confert with me in loud and deere petition : 
 !>urfie we him on knf ej ; for I haue dreanipt 
 Of bloudv tutbulence ; and thi whole night 
 Hath nothing beene but fhapes.and formes of tlauehter. 
 
 C"jf- O, 'tis true. 
 
 Ht&. Ho ? bid my Tiumpet found 
 
 C*f. No notes of fallie.for the heauen,fwe brother. 
 
 Hett. Bsgon J fay : the god j haue heard me fweare. 
 
 C*f The gods are deafe to hot and peeuifh vowei j 
 They are polluted oftings, morr abhotd 
 Then fpotred Liuers in the fscnfice. 
 
 did.. O be pcrfwaded, doe not count it holy, 
 To hurt by being iuft ; it isaslawfull : 
 For we would count giue much to as violent theft*, 
 And rob in thebehalfeof charitie. 
 
 CJ/T. It is thepurpofe that nukes flrong the vowc j 
 But vo wes to euery purpofe mufl not hold : 
 Vnarme fwette HeBor. 
 
 Htti. Holdyouftilllfsy; 
 Mine honour keepes the weather of my fate : 
 Life eucry man holds deere, but the deere man 
 Holds honor farrc more precious, deere.then life. 
 
 Enter Troylw 
 How now yong man ? mean'ftxhou to fight to day ? 
 
 And. C*/a>tdrj, call my father to perfwade. 
 
 Exit Ca(faJ.rt. 
 
 HrS. Nofakhyong Try*.;dcfiFsthyharne(Teyourh. 
 1 amtodayithVaineofChiualrie: 
 Let grow thy Sinews till their knots be ftrong ; 
 And tempt not yet the bru(hes of tUe witre. 
 Vnarmc thee, goe ; and doubt thou not braue boy, 
 Jie Hand to day, for ihee.andme.andTroy. 
 
 T'fj Brothcr.you haue a vice ofnmcy in you; 
 Which better fits a Lyon.then a man. 
 
 HtEl. What vice is that? good Trtyfiu chide me for iu 
 
 T'ty. When many times the captiueGteciiofalj, 
 Euen in the fanne and windc of your fane Swotd ; 
 You bid them rifc.and liue. 
 
 He8. O'tisfaireptay. 
 
 Troy. FooJes play, by heaucn HcQtr. 
 
 ffeCi. H->w now ? how now? 
 
 TTOJ. For th'loue of all the gods 
 Let's leaue the Hermit Pitty svith our Mothers; 
 And when we haue our Armors buckled on, 
 The venom'd vengeance ride vpon our fwords. 
 Spur them to tuthfoll worke,reine them from ruth. 
 
 HtQ. Fiefauage.fie. 
 
 Troy, ffeflir, then 'tis wanes. 
 
 Htft. Trejluj,\ would not haue you fight to day. 
 * TTOJ. Who fhould with-holdme? 
 Not fate.ob? dience.nor the hand of Mori, 
 Bcckning with (ierie trunchion my retire; 
 Not Priamuj.*nd Hecuba on knees; 
 Their eyes ore-galled with recourfe of lea res ; 
 Nor you my brother.with your true fword drawne 
 Oppof'd to hinder rr.e.fhould flop my wiy: 
 But by my ruine 
 
 Hater Priam and Caffattlra. 
 
 Ctf. Lay hold pon him /'rwn.hoidhimfafl: 
 He is thy crutch ; now if thou loofe thy ftsy, 
 Thou on him leaning, and all Troy on thee, 
 
 Fall 
 
Trylusand Crefsida. 
 
 Fall all together, 
 
 Priam. Come Afo#r,come,go backe: 
 Thy wife hath dreampt : thy mother hath had vifions ; 
 Cifandra doth forefce; and I fay felfe, 
 Am like a Prophet fuddcnly em apt, 
 to tell thee that this day u ominous : 
 Therefore come backe. 
 
 H*8 i^Ew-ai is E field, 
 And I do ftand engag'd to many Greekei, 
 Euenin the faith of valour, to appeare 
 This morning to them. 
 
 Priam. I, tut thou (halt not goe. 
 
 HeU. I muft not breakc my faith : 
 You know me dutifull. therefore deare fir, 
 Let me not fhame refpeft s but giue me leau* 
 To take that courfe by your confent and voice, 
 Which you doc here forbid me.Royall Pruun. 
 
 Ctff. O Prwm, ycclde not to him. 
 
 And,. Doc not deere father. 
 
 HeCt. Andromache 1 am offended with you : 
 Vpon the louc you bcare OK, get you in. 
 
 Exit Atdramtcbe. 
 
 'raj. Trmfoolifh,dreiming,(upeiftuiousgirle, 
 Makes all thefc bodements. 
 
 Crfjf. O farewell.deere HeRor -. 
 Looke how thou dieft ; looke how thy eye turnf s pale s 
 Looke how thy wounds doih blcede at many vents .- 
 Harke how Troy roares ; how ffee6* cue* out ; 
 How poore zsfKjrnmickt fhnls her doloui forth ; 
 Behold diftraflion.frenzie.and amaiement, 
 Like witlerTe Anucke* one another meete. 
 And all cry Hefitr, HcClvt dead : O U&m \ 
 
 Try. Away.awsy. 
 
 Ctf. Farewell : yes,foft .- HtQ* I take my leau ; 
 Thou doll thy felfe.and all our Ttoy deceiue. Exit. 
 
 H*8. You are amaz'd.my Liege, at her txclaime 
 Goe in and cheere the Towne. weele forth and fight : 
 Doe deedes of praife, and ttll you them at night. 
 
 Pnam. Farewell, the god with fafetie ftand about 
 thee. Alarmm. 
 
 Tnj. They arc at it.hatke: proud Dumtd, bcleeue 
 I come to looic my arme, or winne my flccue, 
 
 Vaud. DoeyouhearemyLord?doyotthewe? 
 
 Trry. What now? 
 
 Pood. Here'* a Letter come from yond poore gitlc. 
 
 Try. Let me tcade. 
 
 Tmd. A whorfon tifukc, a whorfon rafcally tifukc, 
 (b troobki me; and the foolilh fortune of thi girle, and 
 what one thing, what another, that I flwl! leaue you one 
 o'th's dayej -. and I hSue a rheume in mine eye* too; and 
 fuch an ache in my bone* ; that vnlefle a /nan were curft , 
 I cannot ceil v* hat to thinks on't. What faycs fhcc 
 there? 
 
 Try. Words, words.meere words , no matter from 
 
 the heart ; 
 
 Th'effeft doth operate another way. 
 Goewindc to wmde.therc turne and change together : 
 My loue with words and errors ftill (Viefcedee ; 
 But edifies another with her dd*. 
 
 P#uL Why.buthetreyou/ 
 
 Troj. Hence brother lackte;ignornle sod fbame 
 Purfcethy hfe.and hue aye with thy MOK. 
 
 A Lamm. Eavwr. 
 
 eut*r Itxrjtitt in txcurfan. 
 
 Tt*r. Now they are clapper-cla wing one another , Ik 
 goe looke on : chat diffemblingtbhomiiwblcTarler >*. 
 mtdf, has goe chat fame fcuruir, doting, footiih yong 
 knaucsSieeue of Ttoy, there in hit Helmc . 1 would fxinc 
 fee them meet; that, ihat fame yong Iroian affc.ehat loue* 
 the whore there, might fend that Grcckifh whore-mai- 
 Oeriy villaine, with the Slrtuc, backe to the diflembhng 
 luxurious drjbbe.ofaflceueleffemJm.O'th'iofhei fide, 
 the pollicieofthoftcrafdrfwetiingrtfcaJi; that Ooic 
 old Moufe-catendrychcefe, l^tflor : nd that fam< dog- 
 foxc Hiffij' is not prou'd worth a Black-berry. They fct 
 me vp inpollity, that mungrill curre Attue, agginfi hii 
 dogge of as bad a ]f.\nAe,Acbttti And now u the cum 
 stiax prouder then the curre AchiHei. nd will not amic 
 to day. Whereupon, the Grecians began 10 proclaim* 
 barbartfme; and pollicte giowes into an lil opinion. 
 
 . Mtr Biomtd And 7 rylm. 
 Soft, here comes Sleruv.and th'ochcf. 
 
 Trey. Flye not: for (hould'fl *ou taJ tbeRiuer Stix, 
 I would fwim after. 
 
 Diam. Thou do'fl mifcall retire: 
 I doe not flye; but aduantagioui caie 
 Withdrew me from the oddes of multitude t 
 Haueat thee? 
 
 Tber. Hold thy whore Grecian . now for thy whott 
 Troian s Now the Slceoc.now the Sleeue. 
 
 thou Greek?an thou for Hettirrt match. 
 Art thou ofbloud^tnd honour f 
 
 Tber. No, no : ] am a rafcall : a fcuruie tailing knaue : 
 a very fikhy roague. 
 
 Hell. I doe beieeut thee, liut. 
 
 Tbtr God a mercy, that thou wilt beleeue me; bat a 
 plague breake thy necke for frighting me : what s be- 
 come of the wenching rogues I 1 thinke they haue 
 [wallowed one anothar. 1 would laugh at th^t mica. 
 clc yei in a fonjechme caces u telfe; Dcieekc them. 
 
 hxit 
 Eater Domed nd Strimntj. 
 
 D*>, Goe,goe,myferuain,takf 
 Prfcnt the faire S teede to my Lidy Crtfftd: 
 Fellow, commend my fcruice to her beaytyj 
 Tell her.l hauc chaftif'd th amorous Troyn. 
 And am her Knight by proofe 
 
 Str. J goe any Lord Enter Agam 
 
 4g*. Renew,rene w, the fierce Pfltdonmt 
 Hath beate downe Mtnon ballwd Mjigsrtlon 
 Hath DtrtHt prtfoner. 
 
 And ftands Caloffus-wif wauing his bearrtCj 
 Vpon the pafoed courfes of the Kings : 
 Spiff roput and Ceeba, Palix'met is flaifle ; 
 AmpbtmMM ,*n4 Tkom deadly hurt ; 
 Potrodm ta/ie or flame^nd Vulamedes 
 Sore hurt and bruifed ; the dreadful! Sagittary 
 Appauls our numbers.hafle we Dtemtd 
 To re-enforcement, or we peh/b all. 
 EnttfNefttr. 
 
 fft/t. Co beare Potrvrbt body to AehiBei t 
 And bid the (naile-pac'd e^iMrarme for fturncf 
 There is a thoufand Httteri in the field : 
 Now here he fights on G*Uskc hi s Horfc, 
 And there lacks worke: ano i he's (here afoote, 
 And there they flye or dye, like fcaled fculi, 
 
 Before 
 
 
Tnytut and Grefsida. 
 
 Before the belching Whale ; then ii he yonder, 
 And there the (haying Greekes, ripe for his edge. 
 Pall downe before him, like the mowers fwath ) 
 Here,there,and euery whcre.he leauei and takes j 
 [>rxtentK fo obaytng appetite, 
 That what he will .he doei.and does fo much, 
 Th proofe i call d impoflibilicy. 
 
 Enter ftijjti. 
 
 Vtif. Oh, courage.courige Princes: great ,/4cfcrtfa 
 harming, weeping.rurfmg, vowing rengeancc; 
 'Mroclut woundi haue rouz'd his drowrie blond, 
 Together with his mangled Myrmidoni. 
 That nofele(Te,han<Hefle,hackt and chipt.cone to him ; 
 Crying on He'Jtr. *it*x hath loll a friend, 
 Andfoameatmouth,andhersirmd,and *t it : 
 Roaring for Trcjliu ; who bath done to lay. 
 Mad and famaftuke execution ; 
 Engaging and redeeming of himfelfe. 
 With fuch a careleffe foice.and forceleffe care, 
 As if that luck in very fpight of cunning.bad him win all. 
 
 Eater Attx. 
 
 AU. 7><r/*f.thou coward Trcyfot Exit. 
 
 T)io. I ,there,thete. 
 Ntfi. So fo.we draw together. fxit. 
 
 Snttr AcbtOet 
 
 AcM. Where is this J/r? 
 Come.come.thou boy-queller.fhew rhy^ace : 
 Know what it is loroeete AcbiUts angry. 
 
 et'$ HeSari I will none buifftlttr Exit. 
 
 Eater Atax. 
 At* TwAw.rhou coward Trtyliu.fhcvr thy head. 
 
 Enter D.omed. 
 
 Ditm. Treylui, I fay, whet's Trayku ? 
 At*. Whae would ft thou? 
 Diem. \ would eorrefl him. 
 At*. Were T the Generall, 
 Thou fhould'fl haue my office. 
 Ere that correction ; TTOJ!*I 1 fay, wlut Tnjlm > 
 
 Enter Treyl"'- 
 
 Try. Oh traitour D tojmd \ 
 Tumethy felft face thou traytor, 
 And pay thy life ihou oweft me formy hotfe. 
 Die. Ha.artihouthete/ 
 AM. Ik fight with him alone,ftand &*(. 
 Dto. Heismyptire.lwillnwlookevpon. 
 Trw. Come berth you coging Greekes. haoeaiyou 
 both. *"" Trtjbu. 
 
 fattr HeQcr. 
 HeU. Yea Trytiu> O well fought my yongefl Brother. 
 
 fimrjbfcftfc 
 
 AM. Now doe I fet thee ; hauc t thee H8r. 
 ffett. PaufeiFthoowilt. 
 Aektt 1 doe difdaine thy curtefie.proud Troian ; 
 Be happy that my armes ate out of vie : 
 My reft and negligence befriends thee now, 
 But ihou anon (halt heare of roe aj>aire 
 Till when.goe feekethy fortune. w*- 
 
 HeCt. Fate thre welh 
 
 I wogld hawe becne much more a fiefaet man. 
 Had I ncpefted thee how now my Brother ? 
 
 ne . 
 
 Trot. A't* hath wne t/*M<; <hH n be? 
 o>y the flame of yonder glorious htauen, 
 He (hall not curry him -. He be t a ne too, 
 Or bring himoff: Fate hcare me whet Ifey j 
 
 wreake not, though thou end my life to day. A/ , 
 Lnitrtm o> 
 
 Heft. Stand. ftand.thouGieeke, 
 Thou art a goodly maike : 
 No? wilt thoo not 1 1 like thy armour well, 
 lie frufh it, and vnlocke the riueti all, 
 But lie be maiftcr of it : wilt thou not beaA abide 
 Why then flyeon.Ue hunt thee for thy hide- Ex,t 
 
 Enter AcbtUst wtih 
 
 Achd. Come here about rr.eyou my 
 Marke what 1 fay ; attend me where I w'bcelt .- 
 Smkenot aftrojke.butkeepeyour fc!ut in 
 And when I haoe the bloudy Hdlor found, 
 Empale him with your weapons round about 
 In ftllcft manner ext cute yout arme. 
 Follow me firs, and my proceedings eye ; 
 f t is decreed, Hettor the great muff dye. 
 
 Exe*#. 
 
 Tner The Cuckold and the Cuckold maker are it : 
 now boll, now doggc, lowe ; Pans lowe ; now my dou- 
 ble hen'4 fpjrrow; lowe Pxru t lowe; ihe bull has the 
 game : ware homes ho ? 
 
 fnt t*ru and. Mentiata. 
 Enter "Sapord. 
 
 IStft. Turneflaue and fight. 
 
 7 her. What an (hour" 
 
 Soft. ABa{trdSonneof/>r;.wi/ 
 
 Tktr. 1 smaBifrnrdcoo, I lone Biftards, lam Ba- 
 ftard begot, Ba(rardinftruaed,Ba(tr,l m ,r.inde,Baftrd 
 in valour.ineuery thing illegitimute : one Bcire will not 
 bite another, and wherefore (hould one Biftard? cake 
 heede.the quarrel's moft ominous to v : if th Sonne of a 
 whotc fight foj a whore, he teonpts iudgement : fare well 
 Baftard. 
 
 "Sift. The diuell take rhee coward. 
 Enter Ht&tr. 
 
 Heft, Mofl putrified core fo faire wuhout : 
 Thy goodly armour thus hath coft thy life. 
 Nowismydzies workedone; lie take good breath t 
 Reft Sword, thou hft thy fill of blond and death. 
 Enter Jchtllts 4dhu Mjrm,^,.. 
 
 Acktl. Locke Hefter how the Sunne begins to fet ; 
 How vgly night comes breathing t h'isheeles, 
 Eucn with the vaile and dat king of the Suone. 
 Tt> clofe the day wp, Ht&en life u done. 
 
 ffrtt. I am vnarm'd, forgoe this vantage Greeke. 
 
 slchtl Strikffsllowet.ftnke.thu is the man ifeekc. 
 So IlHon fall ihou : now Troy finke downe ; 
 Here lyes thy heart.thy finewes, and thy bone. 
 On Myrmidon j,cty you all a matne. 
 Slrkllts harh the mighty H<U<* flirwr. T^trt^t. 
 
 Harke, a retreat vpon our Grecian parr. 
 
 Ote. The-Troian Trumpets founds theliltemy Lord. 
 
 Acki. The dragon wing of mehc orc-fprcdi the eaitb 
 And ftickler-Mke ihe Armies fcperatet 
 My halfc fupt Sword, that frankly would h*ue fed, 
 Pleas'd with this dainty bed ; thus goes to bd. 
 Come, tye his body to my horfes tyte ; 
 Along the field, I will the Troian tiaile. */wfc 
 
 Sound Ren t: . S/wrt. 
 
 Eater Afamrmnof, AtAx. Mem Una , 
 Diorntd. and the reft marckbn 
 
 'g*. Harfcf.hafke.whatftjout iuhal? 
 >>. Peace Drums. 
 
Troyhtsantt Crefstda* 
 
 Di. The bruice >s, HtRir's flame.aod by AtbOkt. 
 Aia. Jf'n be fo yet buglefle let it be ; 
 Great Hedur was s man as good as he. 
 
 Ag*m. March patiently along ; let one be Tent 
 To pray slcbiRei fee vs at our Tent. 
 If m hi* death the gods haue vs befrended. 
 Great Troy is ours.and our (harpe wars are ended. 
 
 Exeunt 
 
 /*. Stand hoe,yet are we maifters of the field, 
 Neuer goe home ; here Rarue we out the night . 
 EMIT Tnytiu. 
 
 Tr<r). //*#r is ftaine. 
 
 Ail. H*Qr) the gods forbid 
 
 Trot. Hee'c dead : and at the murihereri Horfes taile, 
 Inbaftiy fon.drag'd through the (hamefull Field. 
 Frownc on you heaucns. cffeft your rage wuh fpeedc : 
 Sit gods v pen your throanes,and (mile at Troy. 
 I (ay it once.lec your bricr'e plagues be mercy, 
 And linger not our furc deftrufcti ons on. 
 
 v*e. My Lord, you doe difcomfort all the Hofte. 
 
 Tray. You vnderftand me not,that tell me fo : 
 rdoe not fpeake of flight.of feare.of death, 
 But dare all imminence that gods and men. 
 Addrcffc their dangers in. ffetttr is gone 
 Who.fliiH tell Priam fo ? or Htc*>>*> 
 Let him chat will a (crcechoule aye be c i! I'd, 
 Goe in to Troy, and fay ihere.ttftfor's dead : 
 There is a word will Priam turne to ftonc, 
 Make wels,and Niobci of the maides and wiuet ; 
 Coole ftatues of the youth : and in a word, 
 Scarre Troy out of it felfe. But march a\yay, 
 Hxtsr is dead : theie is no more to fiy. 
 
 Siay yet/ you vile abhominabic Tents, 
 Thus proudly pight vpon our Phrygian plaJoes 
 Let Titan rife as early as he dare, 
 
 lie through.and through you;& thou great ftt'd coward: 
 No fpace of Earth fh.-.Ii fundcr our two hatet, 
 He haunt thee, lijtc a wicked confcience Hill, 
 That mouldcth goblins fwift as frenfies thoughts. 
 Strike a free march to Troy, with comfort got: 
 Hope of reucnge,fhall hide our inward woe. 
 Eater PotAarnt. 
 
 ?W. Bui heare y ou ? hear e you? 
 
 Traj. Hence brofcei, >ackiey.gnomy,snd fhame 
 Purfue thy life and Hue aye with thy name. E,twr . 
 
 PM. A goodly medcinc for mine akingbonesioh world, 
 world,world! thus is the poare agent difpifde: Ohtrti- 
 tours and bawdes ; how earneHly ate you fet avworW.and 
 how ill requited why fliould our indeuour be fo defir'd, 
 and the performance foloatn'd? What Verfefortt?whi 
 inftance for it ? let me fee. 
 Full merrily the humble Bee doth (ing, 
 Till he hatn lot) his hony.and his (ting. 
 And being once fubdu'd in armed taile, 
 S weete hony.and fweetc notes together faile. 
 Good trader sin the flefh.fei this inyour painted cloithes; 
 A many as be here of Panders hall, 
 Your eyes halfe out, wetpe out at PtixUr'i fall j 
 Or if you cannot weepe,yet giue fomc grones) 
 Though not for me.yct tor your akingbones : 
 Brethren and fifler of the hold-dore trade, 
 Some two months hence,my will fhallhere be made : 
 It fhould be now, but that my feare isthis . 
 Some galled GoofeofWinthefler would hiffe 2 
 Till then, lie fweatc, and feckc about for eafes ; 
 And at that time bequeath you my difcafe*. fxeunt. 
 
 FINIS. 
 
The Tragedy of Coriolanus. 
 
 Trim us. Scoena Trim a. 
 
 Snttr 4 Ctrnp4j tfLMmtinoM Cititsnt. with St4Mtt, 
 Club^ar.d other weapon i. 
 
 |Efore we proceed any further, heare me fpeake. 
 An. Speake.fpeake. . 
 i .Cit. You are all rcfolu'd taihef to dy then 
 tofamifa? 
 AH. Refoiu'd, refolu'd. 
 
 i .f it. Fitft you know, fo'uii "Mxrtau is cKiefe enemy 
 to the people. 
 
 All. Wcknow'c t wcknow't, 
 
 i .rOr.Let vs kill him,nd wec'l haue Corne at our own 
 price. Is'caVerdift? 
 
 x<tf.No more talking on't; Let it be done.away.away 
 .Cit. One word, good Citizens. 
 i. Cit. We ate accounted poore Citizens, the Patri- 
 cians good: what Authority furfetsone, would releeue 
 vi. ] fthey would yeelde vs but the fuperfluitie while it 
 were wholfome. wee might giiefle they releeued vs hu- 
 manely : But they thinkeweare too deere, theleanneflc 
 thai jfflicls vs, t he obie<3 of our rnifery, is as an inucnto- 
 ry to particularize their abundance, our fuffcrance is a 
 gaine to them. Let vs reuenge this with our Pikes, ere 
 *e become Rakes. For the Gods know, 1 fpeake this in 
 hunger for Bread, not in thirft for Reuenge. 
 
 i.C/r. Would you procecde efpccially agamft C*i*t 
 
 All. Againfthim6rft. He's a very dog to the Com- 
 monalty. 
 
 - . ConTider you what Scroicei he ha s done for his 
 Country t 
 
 t.Cit. Very well, and could bee content co gtue him 
 good report fot't, but that hee pay eshimfelfe with bee- 
 ing proud. 
 
 All. Nay,butfpeaknotmalicioufly. 
 
 t. Cit. ICayvntoyou, what he haih done Famouflie. 
 hi did it to that end : though foft confcienc'd men can be 
 content to fay it was for his Countrey , he did it to pleafe 
 his Mother.and to be partly proud, which he is, euen to 
 ih altltudeof his vertue. 
 
 . What he cannot helpe in hia Nature, you ac- 
 count a Vice In him : You tnuft in no way fay be is co- 
 uetous. 
 
 l.(tt. If I muft not, I neede not be barren of Accula. 
 tions be hath faults (with fgrplus)to tyre in repetition. 
 
 What fliowtf arethefe ? The other fide a'thCity is rifen: 
 why toy we prating bcertf To th Cipitoll. 
 AIL Come.comc. 
 
 i Cit. Soft ,who comes htere? 
 Enter Mtnttmi 
 
 i Ctt. Worthy Mtt*,ui t^grjppa, one that hath 1- 
 wayej lou'd the people. 
 
 i Or. He's one honeft enough, wold al the reft werfo. 
 
 Mm. What work's my Countnmen in hand i 
 Where go you with Ban and Clubs? The matter 
 Speabe I pray you. 
 
 t Cit. Our oufines is not vnknowneto th Srnat, they 
 haue had inkling this fortnight what we intend to do , A 
 now vee1 (new em in <jc rds : they f a y poore Suters haue 
 ftrong breaths, ihey ftial know we haue ftrong rms too. 
 Meatn. Why Msftcrs.my good Friends, mine honeft 
 Neighbours, will you ndoyour felues / 
 
 i Cit . We cannot Sir.we are vndone already. 
 Mtn. I tell you Friends, mod charitable care 
 Haue the Patricians of yoj for your wants. 
 Your differing in this dearth, you may as wtll 
 Strike at the Heauen with your flaues,as lift them 
 Againfl the Roman State.whofc courfe will on 
 The way it takes : cracking ten thoufjnd Cuibes 
 Ofmore flrong linke aflonaer, then can euer 
 Appeare in your impediment. For the Dearth, 
 The Gods, not the Patricians make it, and 
 Your knees to them ( not armes)muft helpe. Alacke, 
 You are iranfportedby Calamity 
 Thher, where more attends you,and you (lander 
 TheHelmeso'ih State; who ctre for you like Fathers, 
 When you curfe them, as Enemies. 
 
 Cit. Care for v $7 True indeed, they nere cat'd for <n 
 yet. Suffer vs to ftroifh.and their Store-houfes ciamm'd 
 withGrajne : Make Edifts for Vfurie , to fupport Vfu- 
 rers; repeale daily any wholfome Aft eftablifhedagainft 
 therich, and prooide more piercing Statutes daily, to 
 chametp and reflraine the poore. IftheWartea eate vs 
 not vppe, they will; and there's allthclotic theybcare 
 vs. 
 
 Mm** Either you muft 
 Confeflc your felues wondrous M ilicious, 
 Or be accus d of Folly. 1 (hall tell you 
 A pretty Tale, it may be you haue heard it. 
 But fince it feruef my purpofe, 1 will venture 
 To fcale't a little more. 
 
 % C'tl^n. Well, 
 
 He heare it Sir : yet you muff not thinke 
 To fobbe offour difgrace with a tale : 
 But and't pleafe you deliuer. 
 
 Jfm.There was a time, when all the bodies members 
 Rebell'd agahtft the Belly; thus accuaM it : 
 That ooely like t Gulf* it did rc 
 
TrAgcdie of Corichntt 
 
 .h midd'ft a th'body, idle and vnaue. 
 
 till cubbordtng the Viand, oeucr bearing 
 
 ,ike labour with the reft, where th'other inftrumtn;* 
 
 >idfee,and heare, deuife. inftiuft.walke,feele, 
 
 mutual!/ participate, did minifler 
 r ntothe appetite; and affe&ion common 
 Of the whole body, the Belly anfwer'd. 
 
 j.C/r. Well fir .what anfwer made the Belly. 
 Mm. Sir, F fhaJI tell you with a kinde of Smile, 
 Which nc'rc came from the Lungs, but turn thus : 
 For looke you I my make the belly Smile. 
 A< well at fpcake, it taintiogly replyed 
 To th'difcontented Members, the mutinous parts 
 That eouied his receite : euen fo moft fit Ijr, 
 As you nuligne our Senators, for that 
 They are not fuch as you. 
 
 t.Cit. Your Bellies anfwer : What 
 The Kingly crown'd hed, the vigilant eye, 
 The Councilor Heart, the Arme our Souldier, 
 OurStedthe Legge.the Tongue our Trumpeter, 
 With othft Muniments and petty helpes 
 InthijourFtbricke, if that they 
 
 *&. Whit then? Foremc.this Fellow fpeakes. 
 What then? What then ? 
 
 i Ctt. Should by the Cormorant belly be reftram'd, 
 Who is che tinke a th'body. 
 Ma. Well, what then? 
 
 \.Cit. The former Agents.ifthey did complaine, 
 W hat could (he Belly anfwet? 
 
 Mit. I will tell you, 
 
 fyou'l b cftow a fmall (of what you haue litilr) 
 Patirnceawhile; you'ft hears ihe Bellies anfwer 
 t.Cit. Y'irt Iqng about It. 
 <JMn. Note me this good Friend ; 
 Your moft grau Belly was deliberate, 
 Not ra(h like hit Accufers.and thus anfwered. 
 True is it my Incorporate Friendtfquoth he) 
 That I >eceiue the general! Food at firll 
 Which you do lice vpon : and fit it is, 
 Bccatife I am the Store-houfe,and the Shop 
 Of the whole Body. But,if you do remember, 
 1 fend it through the R mers of your blood 
 Euen ia the Court, the Heart , to th'feate o th'Brame, 
 AnJ through the Crankes and Offices of mn, 
 The ftrongeft Ne'ues. and fmall inferiour Vcm 
 From me teceiue that natural! competence 
 Whereby they Hue. And though that all at once 
 (You my good Friends,this fayes the Belly) marke me. 
 t.Cit. I fir.wtll.well. 
 Mtn. Though all at once, cannot 
 See whit I do del me; out to each. 
 Yet I can make my Awdit vp,rhat all 
 From me do backe receiue theFIowre ofall, 
 And leaue me bat the Bran. What fay you too't t 
 a Ctt. It was an anfwer ,ho w apply you th it t 
 Mm. The Senators of Roroe, arethis good Belly, 
 And you the mutinoui Members : For examine 
 TheitCounfil,ndtheirCares;difgeft things rightly. 
 Touching the Wealea'th Common, you (hall finde 
 No publiquc benefit whicKyou receiue 
 Bu; it pro reeds, or comes from them to you, 
 And DO way from your feiues. What da you thinke? 
 You, the great Toe of tkij Alfembly i 
 
 a.f. I the great Toe ? Why the great Tee ? 
 Men. For that being one o'thloweft.bafvft.pooreA 
 Ohhis moft wife Rebellion, thou goeft formof) 
 
 Thou Rafcall, that ait wcifl in blood to run, 
 Lead'ft fir A to win fome vantage. 
 Bat make you ready your ftitiebats and clubs. 
 Rome,and herRau^treatthcpoimofbitteU, 
 The one fide muft haue bailr. 
 
 Eatrr Caixt Marttiu. 
 
 Hyk, Noble OUrr/*. 
 
 f*r.Thanks. What's the matter you diflcntieus rogut & 
 That rubbing thepoore Itch of your Opinion, 
 Make your felucs Scabs, 
 
 a.Cr. We haue euer your good word. 
 
 AfarJie that will giue good words to thee, wit flatter 
 Beneath abhorring. What would you haue,you Currw, 
 That like not Peace,nor Warre ?The one affrights you, 
 The other makes you proud. He that trufls to you, 
 Where he fhould finde you Lyons,findes you Hares : 
 Where Foxes, Geefe you are : No furcr,no, 
 Then is the coalc of fire vpon the Ice, 
 OrHailftoneintheSun. Your Venue is, 
 To make hire worthy.whofe offence fubdues him, 
 And curfe that luftice did it. Who dcferues Greatnct ^ 
 Defcruet your Hate : and your Affections arc 
 A fickmans Appetite ; who defires moff that 
 Which would encreafe his euill. He that depends 
 Vpon your fauours, fwimmes with finnes of Lfade, 
 And hcwes downe Oakes, with rufhes.Hang ycrtruh ye ', 
 With cuery Minute you do change a Minde, 
 And call him Noble, that was now your Hate : 
 Him vilde, that was y out Garhnd. What's the natter, 
 That in thefe feuerall places of the Ci tic, 
 You cry againft the Noble Senate, who 
 ( Vnder the Gods) keepey ou in awe. which clfe 
 Would feede on one another? What's their fceking . J 
 
 Men. For Come at their owne iares,wherof they fay 
 TheCitieiswellflor'd. 
 
 c3/<r. Hang 'em :Th*y fay > 
 They'l fit by ih'fire, and prefume 10 know 
 Whafs done i'th Capitoll : Who's like to rife, 
 Whothnues.& who declines: Side fa&ions f & giuc out 
 Coniefturall Marriaget, making parties Oiong, 
 And feebling fuch as ft and not in their liking, 
 Below their cobled Shooet,They fay ther's grain enough? 
 Would the Nobility lay afide their ruth. 
 And Ut me vfe my Sword, 1'de make a Quarrie 
 With thoufands of thefe quarter'd fliues.as high 
 As I could pickemy Lance. 
 
 Mentn. Nay thefe are aJmcft thoroughly perlwadcd: 
 For though abundantly they U eke difcretion 
 Yet are they pafsing Cowardly. But I befeech you, 
 What fayes the other Troope ? 
 
 Mar. They are diflbln'd : Hang em ; 
 They fajd they were an hungry, figh'd forth Prouerbes 
 That Hunger. broke ftone wals: that doggts muft eite 
 That meate was made for mouths. That the gods fern net 
 CornefortheRichmenonely : With thefe (hreds 
 They vented their Complainings, which being anfwer'd 
 Anda petition granted them, a Orange one, 
 To breake the heart of generofity. 
 And make bold power looke pale, they threw their caps 
 As they would hang them on the homes a th Moon e, 
 Shooting their Emulation. 
 
 Jtfeuen. What is graunted them? 
 
 Mr. Rue Tribunes to defend their vuJgsr wifdom* 
 Oftheir owne choice. One's /*/;/*/ TBruna, 
 SifuuuiVeforiu, and 1 know not. Sdeath, 
 
 TV 
 
The TrageJieqf Qjndaws. 
 
 A plcc below the firft : for whit mifcarhet 
 Shall be the Generals fiult though he perforate 
 Toth'vtmoft of a man, ana giddy cenlure 
 Will then cr out of ^Manau Oh, Ifbt 
 
 The rabble (hould hauc firft vnroo'ft the City 
 Ere To preuayl'd with me ; it will in time 
 Win vpon power,and throw forth greater Tbcaron 
 For loiurreftioni arguing. 
 
 Mt*t. Thuii fhrange. 
 
 M*r. Go get you home you Fragmcnta, 
 Enter a Mtffnifir tyfyr. 
 
 Mtff. Where tCtiitiMartimt 
 
 MAT. Heete: what's the matter ? 
 
 tOtf. The newes it fir, the Volciea are in Atme*. 
 
 Mar I am glad on't, then we (hall ha meanca to vcm 
 Our muftie fuperfluity. See our beft Elders 
 
 Eater Stcniiti Vttwia, Atmut Brttm Camtnim,T>tm 
 L4rttm,*itb other Snttmrj. 
 
 \ . Sf. iJMjrrtitu 'tit true.thac you haue lately told vi. 
 The Voices are in Armer 
 
 Mtr. They haue 2 Leader, 
 7*&w AitffuLiu that will put you too't: 
 Krone m enuymghi* Nobility : 
 And were I any thing bur what I am, 
 1 would wi fh me onely he. 
 
 Cm. You haue fought together ' 
 
 M*r. W ere halfetohalfe the world by tb'earrs,& h 
 vpon roy partie, I'de reuolt to make 
 Onely my warres withhim. HeitaLion 
 That I am proud to hunt. 
 
 i.<Sra. Then worthy Triarttm, 
 Attend vpon Comi*t*i tothtfe Warres 
 
 Cam It u your former prornile. 
 
 Mar. S<r it is, 
 
 And I am conftant : Tttiti L*d*s, thou 
 Shalt fee me once more finite at TuBui face 
 What art thou ftiffe? Stand'ft out? 
 
 Tit No CAIHJ Mrni , 
 
 lie le ane vpon one Crutch.and fight with tother, 
 Ereftaybehmdethis Bufincffe. 
 
 Me*. Oh true-bred. 
 
 Sr*. Your Company to'th Cpitoll,whcre I know 
 Our grcateft Friends attend vs. 
 
 Tit. Lead you on : Follow Commiut^t mofl followe 
 you, right worthy you Priority 
 
 Com Noble Mtn,*!. 
 
 Sen. Hence to your hornet .begone. 
 
 W*r Nay let them follow, 
 
 The Voices haue much Come : take thefe Rats thither, 
 To gruw their Garnets. Worftiipfull Mutmers, 
 Your valour puts welJ forth : Pry follow. Examt. 
 
 Sitwi. Was euer mm fo prood as is this Afurtiui f 
 
 frn. He has no equal). 
 
 5r.When we were chofen Tribunes for the people. 
 
 "Bra. Mark'dyouhislipandeyef. 
 
 Sicin. Niy.but bis taunts. 
 
 ^r. Being mou'd,he will not fpare to gird the Gods. 
 
 Stcl*. Bemorkf themodefl Moone. 
 
 6r*. The prefent Warres dcuoure him, he is growne 
 Too proud to be fo valiant. 
 
 jif in. Su<S a Nature, tickled with good fuceefle.dif- 
 dainet the (hidow which he (reads on at noone.but I do 
 wonder. his infolence can brooke to be commjnded vr> 
 der Cegmnm ? 
 
 fm T-tme, ar the which he aymej 
 In whom already he s well gtac'd, cannot 
 Better be held, not more attain'd then by 
 
 Hd borne the bofioeffe 
 
 Sici t Be6dcs,if things go well, 
 Opinion chat fo ftickei on Mertms t (ball 
 Ofhii dcmeriu rob Cortina,. 
 
 T?r. Come: haJfe all CtmMu Honon are ro 
 Though Mtrtini earn'd them not : and all his fault, 
 To Mtriau (hall be Honors, though iodeed 
 I nought he mem not. 
 
 Stct*. Let's hence, and heaie 
 How the dtfpatch is made, and in what fifhion 
 More then his ftngulariiy, he goes 
 Vpon this prefent Action. 
 
 Tint. Let's along. Extmut 
 
 Enter TtiSui AnffuLtu with SmMori 
 
 le*. So, your opinion 
 
 That they ofRome are entred in OUT Counfailei, 
 And know how we proceede. 
 
 Attf. Is it not yours ? 
 
 What eoer haue bin thought one in this State 
 That could be brought to bodily &, ere Rome 
 Had nrcumuention : 'tis not foure dayes gone 
 Since i heard thence, thefe are the word*, 1 thinjce 
 I hue <he Letter heere : yes.heere it is; 
 They haue pteft a Power, but u is not knowne 
 Whether for E aft or Weft ; the Dearth is great, 
 The people Mutinous: And it u rumour 'd, 
 Ccmuiitti ^arttui your old Enemy 
 (Who is of Rome worfe hated then of you) 
 And Tut Ltrtiui, a moft valiant Roman, 
 Thefe three leade on thu Preparation 
 Whether tisbeot : mod likely, t for you: 
 Confider of it. 
 
 i. Sen. Our Armie'nn the Field : 
 We neuci yet made doubt but Rome wai ready 
 Toanfwer v 
 
 Auf Nor did you thinke it folly, 
 To keepe your great pretenres vayl'd, till when 
 They needs muft ftiew themfeiues, which in the httchinj 
 It feem'd appear'd to Rome. By the difcouery, 
 Wefhalbe fhortr.ed in our ayme, which wai 
 To take in many Townes, ere (ilmoft)Rome 
 Should know we were a-foot. 
 
 \.Stn. Noble A*fd*u, 
 Take your CommifTion, hye you to your Bands, 
 Let vs alone to guard fault i 
 If they fet downe before'i : for the remoue 
 Bring vp your Army : but fl thinke) you 'I finde 
 Th'haue notpiepar d for vs. 
 
 A*f. O doubt not that, 
 I fpeakefram Certainties. Nay more, 
 Some parcels of their Power are forth already, 
 And onelv hitherward. I leaue y our Honot. 
 If we, and Ctmi Morton crttnce tomeete, 
 Tis fworne betweene v, we (hall euer ftnke 
 Till one can do no more. 
 
 At The Gods a/sift you. 
 
 A*f. And keepe your Honors fafc. 
 
 I Sc*. Farewell. 
 t.S*. Farewell. 
 
 A I. Farewell front 
 
The 
 
 , wether and wtft i Martlm , 
 
 Vtlurn. I pray you daughter fing.or exprefTeyottr felfe 
 in i more comfortable fort : If my Soon* were my Huf- 
 bnd, I fhould freelier rcioyce in that abfencc wherein 
 hewonneHooor.thenintbe embtacements of hi5 Bed , 
 where he would fhe w molt loue. When yet heewas buc 
 tender-bodied, andtheonely Sooneof my womb; when 
 yauthvwh comelmeffc pluck'd all gie hit way ; when 
 fot a day of Kings tDtrcatie,a Mother fhould not fcl him 
 an houre from her beholding; I confidenng how Honour 
 would become fuch a perfon, that it was no better then 
 Pifture-likc to rnug by th'walJ, if renowne made it not 
 frm, was pleas'd to It t him feefce danger, where he was 
 like to finde feme : Toacruell Warre 1 femhim, from 
 whence he return d.hu brown b*und with Oke. 1 tell 
 thec Daughter, 1 fprang not more in toy at firfl hearing 
 he was a Man-child , then now in fuft feeing he had pro- 
 uedhimfelteaman. 
 
 P/rj. But had he dkcf in the BufinefJe Madame, how 
 then? 
 
 V^um. Then his good report fhould hauebeene my 
 Sonne, 1 therein would haue found iffoc. Hcareme pro. 
 fefie fincerely, harl ladoren fonseach in my loue alike, 
 and none leflsdeere then thine, and my good M*rtt*t, } 
 had rather had elei.cn dye Nobly for then Count tey, then 
 one voloptucniQy furfet out ot Action. 
 tm*TA Ctmififtmtu, 
 
 fit*. Madam, the Lady fife it come to vifit vow. 
 
 V~,ft. Befcech you giue me leiue to tetirc my lelfe. 
 
 Volttm. lod<rdyoufhllnoc: 
 M thmke*, 1 beitt hither your Husbands Drummc : 
 Se him plucke ts4uffxlius downe by rh'haire : 
 (A children from a Beare) the Wcti fhunning him : 
 Mr thinkcs 1 fee him liampc thus, and call ihu;. 
 Come on you Cowards, you were got infenre 
 Though you were borne in Rome ; his bloody brow 
 Wich his mail'd hand, then wiping, forth he goe 
 Like to a Haroe',^ man, thac taak'd to mowe 
 Ot ill, or loofe lus hyrc. 
 
 Vrrg. His bloody Brow ? Oh lapner, no blood. 
 
 Velum. Away you Foole ; it more becomes a tnao 
 Then gilt bis Trophe. Thebrefts ofWrAi 
 When fhedid fuckle Ht&vr, look'd not louelier 
 Then f/flcr/forhead, when it fpu forth blood 
 At Grecian fword. Contennifig.n^^fUria 
 We are ftc to bid her welcome. Exit Quit. 
 
 Vir. Heaueni bletfe my Lord from fell Atfadau. 
 
 Vaf, Hee'l beat Aftdu head blo* his knee, 
 And made vpon his neckc. 
 
 i ta f^kfr, and a G*ntltwvman t 
 
 fit. My Ldir* both good day to you. 
 
 Vat. Sweet Madam. 
 
 Vir. } m glad to fee your Ladyftiip. 
 
 VoL How do you both ? You are menifeft houfe-kee- 
 pers. What are you fowing heere ? A fine fpoue in good 
 faith. How does your lit tie Sonne ? 
 
 fir I ihanke your Lady.fhip : Well good Madam. 
 
 / W. He had rather fee the f words, ind heare a Drum, 
 then looke vpon his SchooJmifter. 
 
 rl. A my word the Fathers Sonne t He fware 'th a 
 very pretty boy. A my troth. I looVd vpon him a Wenf- 
 day halfe an houtc togethei : ha % $ fuch confirm'd coun- 
 
 tenance. I (aw him run after gilded Butterfly, . ,., 
 he caught it, he let it go againe, and after it agiine. and o 
 uerandouerhe comes.and vpagzme: catcht it *gi!n . o 
 whether his fall enrag'd him, or how 'twas, hee did fo (t 
 his teeth, and teare tu Oh, 1 warrant how he mammock 
 it. 
 
 Vl. One on's Fathers moods, . 
 
 Vd. Indeed la, tts a Noble childe. 
 
 V~trt. ACrackeMadarru 
 
 yd. Come, lay zfide your flitchery, i,,. U i 
 play the idle Hufwife with me thit afternoonc 
 
 J willnotoutofdoores. 
 
 yed. Not out of doores ? 
 
 Voiam. Shcfhall.lhefHall 
 
 Vtrg. Indeed no. by your patience; Ilenotouerth 
 threfhold, till my Lord rttume from the Watres. 
 
 Vol. Fye, you confine your felfe moH vorrafonsbfy 
 Come, you muft go vifii the good Lady that lies in. 
 
 f^irg. I will wifh her ipeedy fhrngth, and vifueher 
 with my przyerj . but I cannot go thither. 
 
 Vtltan. Vv'ny i pray you, 
 
 yivg. T Knot to faue labour.nor that I want loue. 
 
 Vei. You would be another TemUfH : yet they fay. al 
 the yearne fhe fpun in fSliQts abtence, did but fill jithita 
 full of Mothes Come, I would your Cambrjck wercfen- 
 ftbleasyout finger, thaiyou might Itaue pricking itfo 
 pitir. Come you (hall go with va. 
 
 y <r. No good Madam, pardon me. indeed 1 will noi 
 foorth. 
 
 t/W. In truth la go with me, and lie tell you excellent 
 newes o/yiour Husband. 
 
 rrrg. Oh good Mldam, there can be none yet. 
 
 Vol. Verily 1 donottcft with you: there came nrwes 
 from him laft night. - 
 
 Vrr. Indeed Madam. 
 
 Vol. In ejmeft it's true; I heard aSenatour fpeakeit. 
 Thus it n : the Volcies hauean Army forth, agamft wh6 
 Cemintui thoCerxrall is gone, with one p^frt of ourRo- 
 mane power. Your Lord, and Titus Lanuu, ire let down 
 before their Citie Carttlti, they nothing doubt preuai- 
 Img.and to make it breefe Wanes. This u true on rome 
 Honor, and fo I pray go with vs. 
 
 r/rjr. Giue me excufe good Madame, I will obey yov 
 ifteuery thing heereafter. 
 
 Vl. LetheraJoneLadie,asfheiinow: 
 She will but dileafe our better mirth. 
 
 YulfriA. In troth I thinke fhe would : 
 Fare you well then. Come good fwect Ladle. 
 Prythee ytrgtii* tume thy folemntffe out a doore, 
 And go along with vs. 
 
 PlrgiL No 
 
 At a word Madam; Indeed I muft ntx. 
 1 wifh you much mirth. 
 Vol. Well, then farewell Exttm La&ei 
 
 ttittr &Lertiut, Tit MI Lartatt, wttk Drummt and Cf 
 hurt , with Captaani and Seuldttrt, a 
 
 txfsrttkf Ciry Canal to : letbfm 
 
 . Yonder comet Nevics 
 A Wager they haue met. 
 Lor. My horfe to yourt ,ne. 
 May. Tisdone. 
 Lori. Agreed. 
 
Tie Tr&gedle tfQffhknus. 
 
 5 
 
 . Say Jia's our General! met the Enemy? 
 
 (JUff, They lye in view, but haue not (poke as yet. 
 
 Lart, So.the good Horfe is mine, 
 
 Mart. lie buy him of you. 
 
 e?. No, He nor fel,nor giue him: Lend you him I will 
 For halfe a hundred yearts: Summon theTowne. 
 
 Mar. How farre off lie thefe Armies ? 
 
 Mff. Within this mile andtalfe. 
 
 Afar. Then (hall we heare ihei r Larum , & they Ours 
 Now Mar*, I prytheemake vj quicke in worke. 
 That we with fmoaking fwords may march front hence 
 To helpe our fielded Friends. Come, blow thy bUft. 
 
 7% Sound a Ptrhj . nter two Senatert with fftlurt o 
 
 TuUutAuffnlu>*i,\i he within your WaHes ? 
 
 &Mt, Nb,nora man thatfearcs you lefie then he, 
 That's leffer then a little : Drum afurriof, 
 
 Hearke, our Drumroes 
 
 Are bringing forth our youth -. Wecl breake our WaHes 
 Rather then they (hall pound y s vp our Gates, 
 Which yet feemeftut, we haue but pin'd withRufties, 
 They'Ie open of themfeJues. Hke you, farre off 
 
 There is jtujfiJiotu. Lift what worke he makes 
 Among'ft your clouen Army. 
 
 Atari. Oh they are at it. 
 
 Lart. Their noife be our inftruftion. Ladders hoa. 
 
 Enter the dray eftht Volcet. 
 Mat. They feare vs not, but iflue forh their Qitie. 
 Now put your Shields before your hearts.and fight 
 With hearts moreproofe then Shields. 
 Aduance bwue Titat. 
 
 They do djfdaine vs much beyond our Thoughts, 
 which makes me fweat with wrath. Come on my fellows 
 He that retires, lie take him for a Poles, 
 And be (hall fsele mine edge. 
 
 Alarum the Remans are beat Backjs their Trenches 
 . Enter Mtrtiiti frfing. 
 
 Mar- All the contagion of the Sooth.light on you, 
 You Shames of Rome : you Heard of Byies and Plagues 
 Plaifter you o're,that you may be abhorr'd 
 Farther then feene, and one infecl another 
 Agajnftthe Windeamile : youfoulesofGeefe, 
 Thatbeare the Chapes of men^owhaue you run 
 From Slaues, that Apes would beare ; Pluto and Hei!, 
 AH hurt behinde, backes red, and faces pale 
 With flight and agued feare, mend and chas gc home, 
 Or by the fires of heauen, lie leaue the Foe, 
 And make my Warres on you : Looke too t: Come on, 
 Jfyou'l ftand faft, wec'l beate them to their Wiues, 
 As they vs to ourTrenchcsfoliowes. 
 
 Anathtr Alamm^aad Martini fiBovrei them to 
 
 gates, and u (bttt in. 
 
 So, now the gates are ope: now proue good Seconds, 
 'Tis for the followers Fortune, widens them, 
 Not for the flyers: Markeme,anddothelike. 
 ErttrtbeCMt. 
 
 tJel. Foole.hsrdinefle.not I. 
 
 i.SL Nor I. 
 
 lJ$l, See they haue fhut him in. idlarian continue* 
 
 A&. To th'pot I warrant him. EnterTitut Larti*t 
 
 Tit, What is become of t^tartiai > 
 
 I.Sol. Following the Flyers at the very heeJes, 
 
 With them he enter* : who vpon th fodaine 
 Clapt to their Gtes,he is himfelfe alone, 
 ToanfweralltheCity. 
 
 Lar. Oh Noble Fellow! 
 Who fenfibly out-dares his fencslefTe Sword, 
 And when it bowej.ft and'ft vp : Thou art left <JUrtu t 
 A Carbuncle inti re : ajbigasthouart 
 Weare not fo rich a le well. Thou yvas't a Souldtet 
 Eaen to Caluet wifn,not fierce and terrible 
 Onely in ftroke , but with thy grim iookes^nd 
 The Thunder-like percuffion of thy founds 
 Thou m&d'ft thine enemies (hake^s if the World 
 Were Feauorous, and did tremble. 
 
 Enttr Martiuilleedinriafl'otltedh tbt Enemy. 
 
 i Sl. Looke Sir. 
 
 Lar. O 'tis Martins. 
 Let's fetch him ofF.or make remaine alike. 
 
 Thyfybt, **AaUenttr tht City. 
 Enter certains Rpmanet withfrottei. 
 
 I .Rom. This will I carry to Rome. 
 
 i.Rom. And I this. 
 
 5 Rom. A Murrain on't, I tooke this for Siluer. exeunt. 
 
 Alarum fantitmetjtill a.farre off. 
 Enter Martini ,aad Tittii viik a Trumpet. 
 
 Ar*xr.Seeheerethefc(nouers,thatdoprize their hours 
 At a crack'dDrachfne : Cufnioni,LeadenSpoones, 
 Irons of a Doit, Dublets that Hangmen would 
 Bury with thof that wore them. Thefe bafe flaues, 
 Ere yet th? fight be done.packe vp.dovvne with them. 
 And hark e, what noy fe the General! makes : To him 
 There is the man of my foutes hate, jfuffidtact, 
 Piercing our Romanes : Then Valiant Titvt take 
 Conuenient Numbers to make good the City, 
 Whil'ft I with thofe that haue the fpirU.wil hafts 
 To helpe Cominiui. 
 
 Lar. Worthy Sir.ichou b!eed*ft, 
 Thy exercifc hath bin too violent, 
 Foi 9 fecond courfe of Fight. 
 
 JMar. Sir,praifc me not : 
 
 My worke hath y not warm'd me. Fare you well : 
 The blood I drop, is rather Phyficall 
 Then dangerous TO me ; To ditffidioui thus,I will appear 
 L*r- Now the faireGoddene Fortune, (and fight. 
 Ftl deepe in loue with thce.and her great charmes 
 Mifguide thy Oppofers fwords, Bold Gentleman : 
 Profperity be thy Page, 
 
 Mar. Thy Friend no lefle, 
 Then thofe the placet h hi gheft : So farewell. 
 
 Lar. ThouwonhieirAf4w/, 
 Go found thy Trumpet in the Market place , 
 Cal! thither all the Officers a'th'Towne, 
 Where they (hall know our minde. Away. Extant 
 
 Enter Comtntut *i tt were in mire, with ftldiert. 
 Com. Breath you my friends,welfought,v<e are come 
 Like Romans,neither fooiifli in our Bands, (off, 
 
 Nor Cowardly in my re : Beieeueme Sirs, 
 We (hall be charg'd againe. Whiles we haueflrookf 
 By Interims and conueying gufts.we haue heard 
 TheCharges of out Friends. The RomanGods, 
 Leade their fucceffes.as we with our owne, 
 That both our powers.with fmiling Fronts encour.tfing, 
 May giue you thankfull Sacrifice. Thy Newes f 
 
 EnttraMeflengtr. 
 Mef TheCittizensofr#rW haueyfluedj 
 
The Tragetfe of (\riol*nKs. 
 
 I faw our party to ihelr Trenchei driuen, 
 And then I came away. 
 
 Ct. Though thoufpeakeft truth, 
 Me thinke* thoo fpe.k Tt not well. How longb'c fince ? 
 
 Mef. Aboueanhoure.my Lord. 
 
 Ow.TU not mile: bncfdy we heard their drummcj. 
 How couldtt thou in mile confound an houre. 
 And bring thy Newe* fo Uce I 
 
 Mtf. Spiei off he Vilctt 
 Held me in chace, that I w forcld to wheele 
 Three or foorc miles about, cife bad I fir 
 Halfe in houre finee brought my report. 
 
 Enter UHartuut 
 
 C**. Whofe yonder. 
 
 Th doe's appemre as he were Plead ?O Gods, 
 He has the ftampe of M*rtH*,*od I haue 
 Before time feene him thus . 
 
 Mir. Come I too late? 
 
 Cw.The Shepherd kaowes not Thunder ft& Tiber, 
 More then I know the found ofMartim Tongue 
 From euery meaner man. 
 
 Mvtixi. Come I too Ute t 
 
 Com, 1 , ifyou come not in the blood of others, 
 But mantled in your owne. 
 
 Mart. Oh 1 let me clip ye 
 In Armes i found, as when I woo'd in heirt; 
 As merry, at when our Nup rial] day was done, 
 And Tapers burnt to Bedward. 
 
 CwaFlower of Warriors, how ist with TitmLinttui 
 
 tA. At with a man bufied about Decrees : 
 Condemning fome to deith, and fome to exile, 
 Rsnfomtng him, or pittying, threatning th'other ; 
 Holding C triolet in the name of Rome, 
 Euen like a fawning Gtey-hound in the Leafb, 
 TO let him flip t will. 
 
 Cent. Where is that Slaue 
 
 Which told me they hadbeaieyou to your Trtnch.es ? 
 Where is he? Call him hither. 
 
 Mar. Let him alone, 
 
 He did informe the truth : but for our Gentlemen, 
 The common file.(a plague Tribunes for them) 
 The Moufc ne're fhunn'd theCat^s they did budge 
 Frc.-nRafcals worfe then they. 
 
 Com. Buthowpreuail'dyouZ 
 
 Ma. Will the time ferue to tell, I do not thinke : 
 Where is the enemy? Are you Lords a th Field ? 
 If not.why ceafe you till you are fo ? 
 
 Com. rJKdtmw.we haue at difaduantage fought, 
 And did rctyre to win our purpofe. 
 
 Mar . How lies their B*teell? Know you on & fide 
 They haue pUc'd their men of truft ? 
 
 Cam- A I guefle Mortitu, 
 Their Bands i'th Vaward are the Antients 
 Of their beft trufl : O're t 
 Their very heart of Hope. 
 
 Mar. Idobefeechyou, 
 By all the Battailes wherein we haue fought, 
 By th'Blood we haue (hed together, 
 By th' Vo we* we haue made 
 To endure Friends, that you direc% ret me 
 Agatnft Jfiduia.tnd huslntiatt, 
 And that you not delay the prefem (but 
 Filling the tire with Swords aduaoc'd)and Darts, 
 Ws prcue this very boure. 
 
 C'.;n. Though I could wifh. 
 
 You were conducted to a gentle Bath, 
 And Balmes applyed to you, yet dare I noier 
 Deny your asking, take your choice of thofe 
 That beft can a vde your aclion. 
 
 Mar. Thofe are they 
 
 That moft are willing; if any fuch behme. 
 (As it were fmne to doubt^that louethls painting 
 Wherein you fee me fmear'd, if any feare 
 Leflcn his perfon, then an ill report . 
 If any thinke, braue death out-weighes bad life. 
 And that his Countries deerer then himfelfe, 
 Let him alone : Or fo many fo minded, 
 Waue thus to exprefle his difpofuion, 
 And follow JHtrHw. 
 
 Tbfj *B/bf*t md wt* f fc*>04,Mfe k-.m vp ta tkttr 
 
 Armtijud c*ft vp thtir Cap. 
 Oh me alone, nuke you a fword of me : 
 If tbefeihcwes be not outward, which of you 
 But is foutePWcw? None of you, buti* 
 Able tobeareagainft the great Aufftdum 
 A Shield, a* hard as his. A certaine number 
 (Though thankes to all) mufti feled from all : 
 The reft fhall beare the bufineffe in fome other fight 
 (Ascaufe will bcobey'd:)pleafeyoutoMarch, 
 And foure fhall quickly draw out my Command, 
 Which men are beft inclin'd. 
 
 feni. March on my Fellowei : 
 Make good this often tat ion, and you fhall 
 Diuide in all.with vs. Ixumt 
 
 Titus Lartuu, h*ui*gfet a guard vftm CtritUt, ging wak 
 "Drum aadTrumftt toward Cotttiniiu ,*nd Caiui Mtr- 
 ttus, xttn mth * Lieutenant, ttlur SvulduKH. *ad 4 
 Scout 
 
 Lor. So.let the Ports be guarded ; krepe y our Duties 
 Aslhauefetthemdowne. If Idofend^difpstch 
 Thofe Centuries to our ayd,the refl will ferue 
 For a (hort holding, if we loofc the Field, 
 We cannot keepe the To wne. 
 
 Ijnt. Feare not our care Sir. 
 
 Lert Hence;and fhot your gates vpon's : 
 Our Guider come, to t h'Roman Campe conduct 
 
 Er.ttr TUtrtitu sr.d A$tdiiu afntrtl dorti . 
 
 "Mar. He fight with none but tnee.for I do hate thee 
 Worfe then a Promife-breaker. 
 
 Jnfid. We hate alike: 
 Not Affrickc owoes a Serpent labhone 
 More then thy Fame and Enuy : Fix thy foot. 
 
 Mar. Let the firft Budger dye the others SUue, 
 And the Gods dooms him after. 
 
 Amf. If 1 flyc (Jf>rM/,hollow me like a Hare; 
 
 M*r. Within thefe three houres Tutus 
 Alone 1 fought in your Cariales walle*. 
 And made what worke I pleas'd: Tis not my blood, 
 Wherein thou feeft me maskt, for thy Reuenge 
 Wrench vp thy power to th'higheft. 
 
 Jtf. Wer'l thou the Metier, 
 That was the whip of your bragg'd Progeny, 
 Thou fhould'R not fcape me hecre, 
 
 Hurt tbejfybt, and ctrtaint fakes cent in tbiajdt 
 ifAuft. Man tut fatot tiltbej te dnun to knaUei. 
 Officious and not valiant,you haue fham'd me 
 In your condemned Seconds. 
 
The Tragettie ofQffidafW. 
 
 jiltntm. tsf Rttrta it founded. Emtr at 
 ene'Dotre Cemininj, with tltt Rtuuuiet : At 
 mviktr D*ort <JW<rt'*f , wltb bu 
 jirme M * Sctrfr. 
 
 Com. If I (hould teli thee o're this thy dayes Worke. 
 Thoo't noc beleeue thy deeds : but lie report it, 
 Where Senators (hall mingle tetref with fmiles, 
 Where great Patricians (hall attend,nd ftirug, 
 rih'end admire : where Ladies (hall be frighted, 
 And gladly quak'd.hearc more: where the dull Tribunes, 
 That with the fufrie Plebeans.hate thine Honors, 
 Shall fay agsinft their hearts, Wethanke the Gods 
 Our Rome hsth fuch a Souldier. 
 Yet cam'ft ihou to a Morfell of this Ff ft, 
 Hauing fully din'd before. 
 
 Enter Tirsts vitb bit Porerjnm tkPurfrit. 
 
 Tin* Lorsini. Oh Generall t 
 Here is the Steed, wee the Caparifon : 
 Hadftthou beheld - 
 
 Martin, Pray now.no more r 
 My Mother .who ha'j a Charter to extoll her Blood, 
 When (he do's prayfe me, grieues me : 
 I haue done as you haue done.thst s -*ha: I can, 
 Induc'd as you haue beene,that'i for my Countrey : 
 He that ha'* but effected his good will, 
 Hath oueru'ne mine Aft. 
 
 Cw. You (hall not be the Grzue of your defcruiog, 
 Rome mufl know the value of her cwnc : 
 'Twere aConcealement worfe then a Theft, 
 No leflc then a Traducement, 
 To hide your doings, and to hience chat, 
 Which co the fpire.and top of prayfes vouch'd, 
 Would feeme but modefl j therefore I befeech you, 
 ID figne of what you are, not to reward 
 What you haoe done.beforc our Arrnie heare me. 
 
 Martiw.I haue fome Wounds ;yonme,and they frr.art 
 To heare thernfelues reme mbred. 
 
 Com. Should they not i 
 Well might they fefler 'gainft Ingratitude, 
 And tent thernfelues with death : of all the Horfes, 
 Whereof we haue ta'ne good, and good ftoreof tU, 
 TheTreafure in this field atchieued,and Cine, 
 We render you the Tenth,to be ta'ne forth, 
 Before the common diftribution, 
 At your oneJy choyfe. 
 
 ^Martini, I thanke you Generall : 
 But cannot make my heart confent to take 
 A Bribe, to pay my Sword : I doe refufe it, 
 And ftand vpon my common part with thofe, 
 That haae beheld the doing, 
 
 A faf flour i/l. Thy eS fij, Mortim. 
 
 caft vp their Cafi atd Lauaen .- Ctmtniut 
 tnd LertiKt fttnd b*rt. 
 
 ar.Mij thefe fame Inflruments, which you prophcnc, 
 SJeuet found more: when Drums and Trunspet i (hall 
 1'th'field proue flatterer?,iet Courts ind CUIM be 
 Made all of falfe-fac'd fooihmg : 
 When Stesle growes fofi.Si the Pai-ifiUi Sii'i-:, 
 Let him bf rn*diar;Oar:ii.eU; t,.' V.'; 
 No more I fay, for thss I hau? not wafh'd 
 
 My Nfc that Oled^r foyl'd fome debile Wreuh, 
 Which without note.here'f many elfe haue done, 
 You (hoot me forth in tcclamationt hyperbolical! 
 As if I lou'd my little (hould be dieted 
 In prayfes, fawc'ft with Lyes. 
 
 Cn. Too modeft are you : 
 More cruell to your good report.then gratefull 
 To vs t that giue you truly : by your patience, 
 If'gainft your felfe you be incens'd,wee1e put you 
 (Like one that mcanes his proper harme) in Maruclet, 
 Then reafon fafely with you t Therefore be it knowne, 
 As to vs,to all the World,That C*au Mirtitu 
 Weares this Warm Garland : in token of the which, 
 MyNobleSteed.knownetotheCampe.Igiuehim, 
 With all hu trim belonging ; and from this time, 
 For what he did before Cor, alt j, call him, 
 With all th'applaufe and Clamor of the Hoaft, 
 <JMarciu Cum ftrubiM*. Beare th'addttion Nobly coed 
 Floortfh. TnoHfttt fttvd.Mttd Drttmi, 
 
 Omtet. JttaremCuimCvrielMm. 
 
 Mar f i m. 1 will goe wa(h : 
 And when my Face is faJre, you (hall perceiue 
 Whether I blufh.or no : howbeic,! thanke you, 
 I meane to flride your Sued , tnd ai all times 
 To vnder-crefl your good Addition, 
 To th'fairentfleofmypower. 
 
 Ctm. So,to our Tent: 
 Where ere we doe repofe ,we will write 
 ToRome of ourfuccefTe : you Tutu Lanit* 
 Muft to CtrttUs backe, fend vs to Rome 
 The bed, with whom we may articulate, 
 For their owne good,and our*. 
 
 Ltrtuu. I fhall,my Lord 
 
 Mtirtitu. The Gods begin tomocke me: 
 I that now refut'd moft Princely gifts, 
 Am bound to begge of my Lord General!. 
 
 Cent. Tak'c.'ti* yours : what is'tr* 
 
 Mertttu. I fometime lay here sn Crrieiei, 
 At a poore mans houfe: he vs'd me kindly, 
 He cry 'd to me: 1 faw him Prifoner : 
 But then Aaffidjui was within my view, 
 And Wrath o're-whtlm'd my pittie : 1 requeft you 
 To giuemy poore Hoft freedomc. 
 
 Com. Oh well begc'd : 
 Were he the Butcher of my Sonne.hc (hould 
 Be free,as is the Winde : deltuer him } 7Vr*K. 
 
 L*r:i*s. /'/arnw, his Name. 
 
 Maritun. By litftter forgot : 
 I am wearie. yea.my memorie is tyrM i 
 Haue we no Wine here ? 
 
 Cam. Goe we to our Tent : 
 The bioud vpon your Vifage dryes.'tis time 
 It (hould be lookt too : come. i.... . . 
 
 . Ctrnttt Enter TuSm JuffidiM 
 *o or t 
 
 The Towns is ta'ne. 
 
 Twill be deliuet'd backe on good Condition, 
 
 Condition? 
 I would I were a Romao, for I cannot, 
 Ejingaf/,berhitjam. Condition? 
 What good Condition can a Treacle find* 
 I'th'part that is at mercy f fine rimes, /W*-o'w, 
 I haue fought with the* ; fo often hsfl thou beat toe: 
 And v/ould'ft dee (o.I thinkf.fljaald we encoufttvr 
 
8 
 
 <The Tragedie of Qxriohnus. 
 
 i often is we eate. By th'Elememi. 
 ere acaine I meet him beard to beard, 
 lc ' mine, or I am his : Mine Emulation 
 lath not that Honor in'i it had : For where 
 thought tocrufh him n an equallForce, 
 'rue Sword to Sword : He potchc ai him fome way, 
 > r Wrath,or Craft may get him. 
 
 Si. He's the diuell. 
 
 ^/.Bolder.thoughnotfofubtlewny valor* poifon'd, 
 
 Wuh onely fuff'riog ftaine by him : for him 
 hall flyeout of it (eife, notfleepe, nor fanctuary. 
 Being naked, ficke; nor Phane.nor Capitoll. 
 The Prayers of Priefls, nor tiroes of Sacrifice: 
 Embarquements all of Fury .fhall lift vp 
 Their rotten Pnuilcdge,andGftome gainft 
 My hate to Mertita. Where I finde him, were it 
 At home, vpon my Brothers Guard, eucn there 
 AgainQ the hofpitable Canon, would 1 
 Wafh my fierce hand in's heart. Go you to th'Citie, 
 Learne how 'tis held, and what they ate that rouft 
 "cHofiagesfoirRome. 
 Seal. Will not you go? 
 
 Aaf. lam attended at the Cyprus groue. I pray you 
 Tis South the City Mils) bring me word thither 
 ow the world goes : that to the pace of it 
 may fpurre on my iouroey. 
 So*l. I (hall fir. 
 
 MM Secundus. 
 
 Eutr Mtntnwt with the two Tr Aunts tftbt 
 
 MM The Agurer teli roe, wee (hall haue Newes to 
 night. 
 
 2?r*. Good or bad? 
 
 Mtn. Not according to the prayer of the people, for 
 they loue not M*rtntt. 
 
 Sitin. Nature teaches Beafts to know their Friends. 
 
 Men. Pray you, who does the Wolfe loue > 
 
 Sititt. The Lambe. 
 
 Men. I.to deoour him,as the hungry Plebeians would 
 the Noble 7M*rtiut . 
 
 "Bnt. He's a Lambe indeed, thatbaes like a Beare. 
 
 Men. HeesaBeareindeede.thatliueslikea Lambe 
 You.twoare old men, tell me one thing that I fhall ash 
 you. 
 
 Both. Well fir. 
 
 Mtn. In what enormity is Mxrt'mi poore tn,that you 
 two haue not in abundance ? 
 
 "Brit. He's poore In no one fault, but ft of d wit hall. 
 
 Stem. Efpccially in Pride. 
 
 Brit. And tapping all others in boafiing. 
 
 CMen. This is ftrange now : Do you two know.ho 
 you are cenfured heerc in the City,I mean of vs a'th'righ 
 hand File, do you? 
 
 'Beth. Why ? ho ware we cenlur'd? 
 
 Mtn. Bccaufe you talkc of Pride now, willyeuno 
 be angry. 
 
 'Both. Wetl.weltfir.well. 
 
 "Men. Why 'tts no gret matter : for a rery little tbeef 
 ofOccafion. will rob you of a great dealc of Patience 
 
 jiue your difpofuions the reines, and bee angry at your 
 leafure* (at the leaftj if you take it a* a pleafuie to you,in 
 >cing fo : y ou blame THartiut for being proud. 
 Tim. Wedoitnotalone^r. 
 Mtn. I know you can doe very little alone, (or your 
 elpes are many, or elfe your actions would growe won. 
 drous fingie : your abilities are co 1 nfant-likc, for dooing 
 much alone. You talkc of Pride: Oh.ih a t you could turn 
 rour eyes toward the Napes of your neckes , and nuke 
 >ut an Interiour furuey of your good felues. Oh that you 
 ould. 
 
 "Both. What then fir? 
 
 Mtn. Why then you fhould difcooera brace of vn- 
 merit in g.prot-'d.v ioknt, teftie Magiflrates (alias Fooles) 
 as any in Rome. 
 
 Sic*. MmeiiMt,you are knowne well enough too. 
 MM. I am knowne to be a humorous Atfriteei, and 
 one that loues a cup of hot'Wine,with not a drop ofaUy. 
 ing Tiber in't : Said.to be fomething imperfed) in fa-.!oa- 
 ring the firfl complaint, hafly and Tinder-iike vppcn, to 
 triuiall motion : One, that conuerfes more with the But- 
 tocke of the night.then with the forhead of the motr.ing, 
 What I think, 1 vtter,and fpend my malice in my breath. 
 Meeting two fuch Weales men as you are (I cannot call 
 you Lic*rg*ffes,) if the drinke you giue me, touch my Pa- 
 Utaduerfiyjrnakeacrookedfaceatit, 1 can fay, youi 
 Worfoippe* haoe deliuer'd the matter well, when 1 finde 
 the AiTein compound, with the Maior part of your iylla. 
 bles. And though 1 muft be content to bearc with ihofe, 
 that fay you are reuerend graue men, yet they lye deadly, 
 that tell you haue good faces, if you fee this in the Map 
 of my Mictocofme, followes it that I am knowne well e- 
 nough too? What harme can your beeiome Confpeflui- 
 ties gleane out of this Charrader, if I be knowne welle- 
 nough too. 
 
 'Br. Come fir come, we know you well enough. 
 Mtmn. You know neither mee, yonr feiues, nor any 
 things you are ambitious, for poore knu*sc*ppes and 
 legges : you weare out a good wholefome Fortnoone,m 
 heating a caufe betweene an Orendge wife, and aForfet- 
 fe Her, and then rei ourue the Controuerfte of threepence 
 to a fecond day of Audience. When you are hearing a 
 matter betweene party and party, ifyou chaunce to bee 
 pjnch'd with the Collicke, you make faces like Mum- 
 mers, fetvp the bloodicFlaggeagainft all Patience, and 
 in roaring tor a Chamber-pot, difmiflethe Controusrfie 
 bleeding, the more intangled by your hearing : All the 
 peace you make in their Caufe, is calling both the panic* 
 Knaues. You are a payre of ftrange ones. 
 
 "Brit. Come, come, you are well vndgrftoodtobee 
 perfsitcr gyber for the Table/hen a neceifary Bencher in 
 the Capitoll. 
 
 Men. Our very Prieftsmuft become Mocker*, if they 
 /hall encounter fuch ridiculous Subjects as you are, when 
 you fpeake beft vnto the purpofe* It is not woorth the 
 wagging of your Beards, and your Beards deferuenot fo 
 honourable a graue.as to fluffe a Botchers Cu(hton,or to 
 V>e intomb'd in an Affes Packe-faddle ; yetyoo rouftbee 
 laying, Afartiut is proud : who in acheipe cflimation, ii 
 worth all your predccefTbrs, fince Oatea/iau, though per. 
 aduenture forne of the beft of 'em were hereditatic hang, 
 men. Godden to your Worships, more of your conuer- 
 fation would rnfeft my Brainv, being the Heardfmen of 
 iheBcaftlyPlcbeans. l will be bold co takernyleaucof 
 you. 
 
low now (my cs faire as Noble) Ladyes.and the Moone 
 were (hee Earthly, no Nobler ; whither doe you follow 
 our Eyes fo faft ? 
 
 Honorable /t/<sww?'a,my Boy Afarttta appro, 
 hes : for the loue of fuao let's goe. 
 
 Mtnev. Ha? Martuu comming home ? 
 
 Vl*m. I.worthy Ate*entos l w& with noofl profperous 
 pprobatlon. 
 
 Mean. Take my Cappc fupittr,iad I thanke thee i 
 \Qo t Martiiu comming home I 
 
 t.Ladffi. Nax.'tis true. 
 
 Volam, Looke.hcre's a Letter from him, the State hath 
 nothcr, hit *Vife another, and (I thinkej there's one at 
 lo/ne for you. 
 
 Me* , I will makcrny very houfereele to night; 
 A Letter for me ? 
 
 r<rgJ. Ye* certsine.there's a later for you.l few't. 
 
 Mettr*. A Letter for me ? it giues me an Eftate of fe- 
 uen yeercs health j in which time, I will make a Lippe at 
 he PhyficianrTbemoft foueraigne Prcfcrtption in Galen, 
 s but Empcrickquiique; and to this Prefeniariu*, of no 
 letter report then a Horfe-drench. Is he not wounded ? 
 ic was wont to come home wounded ? 
 . OH no.no.no. 
 
 !).!^ is wounded,l thanke the Gods for't. 
 
 Menen. So doe I too, if it be not too much : brings a 
 Viftoric in hu Pocket?the wounds become him. 
 
 On'* Browes : Menemm ,hce comes the third 
 time home with the Oaken Garland. 
 
 Menen, Ha's he difciplir.'d Axft&w foundly ? 
 
 Vultm. Titw Lartita writes.they fought cogs ther,but 
 siiifidnH got off. 
 
 And 'twas time for him too, Tie warrant him 
 that : and he had ftay'd by him, I would not hauc been Co 
 fiddious'd. for all the Chefts inCartolej , and the Gold 
 hat's in them. Is the Senate potfcft of this f 
 
 Velum. Good Ladies let's goc. Ye? yw, yes : The 
 Senate ha's Letters from the Generall,wherem hee giue* 
 my Sonne the whole Name of the Wat re : he hath in this 
 aciion out-done his former deeds doubly. 
 
 faier. In troth.there's Wondrous things fpoke of him. 
 
 M<mn. Wondrous : 1,1 warrant you^nd DOC with, 
 out his truepurchsftng. 
 
 ViTgA' The Gods graant them true. 
 
 y<>luin t True ? pow waw. 
 
 Ment. True ? lie be fwdme they are true : where it 
 hee wounded.God fiueyour good Worfhip*^ LMarriui 
 is comming home : hee ha's more caufe to be prowd : 
 where is he wounded ? 
 
 Velum. 1th' Shouldered iih* left Arrae: there will be 
 irge Cicatrices to (hew the People, when hee (hall ftand 
 for his place : he receiued in the repulfe of Tar yum feuen 
 hurts ith' Body. 
 
 Mnt. One ith' Nock .indiwo ith'Thigh,there' nine 
 thit I know. 
 
 . Hee had, before this lift Expedition, twenrie 
 Rue Wound* ypon him. 
 
 . Now it's twentie feuen ; euery gath w* at. 
 Enemies Gnue. Hearke.the Trumpets. 
 
 , A !&>', oniflwrtjb. 
 
 V:*m. Thcfe are the Vfhers of LManiut : 
 6fore him .hr e csrryes Noyfe ; 
 And behind; lurn.hce Iciuts Teates : 
 
 Death,that dzrke Spirit, tn's oexuie Arm* doth lye, 
 Which being aduanc'd.dedincsjiod thnmendye. 
 
 v4 Sennet. Tnaafets found. 
 
 Enter Cominiitt the G&teratt^nd Ttttv Laittu ti- 
 
 tvtme tkem Cariolaaa,crtHMidvHtb an Onfrfn 
 
 Garland, with Captaiaet and Seal- 
 
 difri,andeHereuld. 
 
 Herxtld. Know Rome t that ail alone Mart IMS did fight 
 Within Corioles Gates j where he hath wonne, 
 With Fame.a Name to L^/WTIMW Cain* .- 
 Thefe in honor folio v/cs LMartiiu Caitu Ctrultma. 
 Welcome to Rome, renowned Coriolamtt. 
 
 Startd. Flnirifb. 
 
 AOL Welcome to Rome, renowned CaiioLmia. 
 
 Carol. No more of this.itdoes offend my hcampray 
 now no more. 
 
 Com. Looke.Sir.ycnit Motbeu 
 
 Ccrw/. Oh ! you hau*,I Jcnow.petition'd all theGodi 
 formyprofpeiitie. Kaee/tt. 
 
 Volum. Nay.my good Souldier.vp : 
 My gentle tJUartiia, worthy ^, 
 Andbydeed-atchieuing Honor newly naa'cT, 
 What is it (f moAw^; muA 1 call thee ? 
 Bat oh,thv Wife. 
 
 frrio. My gracious filcnce.hayle : 
 Would'ft thou hauc laugh'd,had i come Coffin'd home, 
 That weep'ft to fee me trramph? Ah oy deare, 
 Such eyes the Widowes in Carioles were, 
 And Mothers that lackeSonnes. 
 
 Ment . Now the Gods Crovme th . 
 
 Cam. And Hue you yet ?Oh my fweet idy,pardoo. 
 
 Velum. I know not where to turne. 
 Oh welcome home:and welcome GeneraB, 
 And y'arc welcome all. 
 
 Mene. A hundred thoufand Welcomes : 
 1 could weepe.and I could laugh, 
 J am light.and heauie; welcome : 
 A Curie begin ac very root on's heart, 
 That is not gUd to fee thee. 
 Yon are three, that Rome (hould dote on t 
 Yet by the faith of men, we haue 
 Some old Crab-trees here at home, 
 That will not be grafted to your RalliCb. 
 Yet welcome Warriors : 
 Wee call aNettle,but a Nettle; 
 And the faults of fooles,bus folly. 
 
 Ctm. Euer right. 
 
 Cr. Menemiu, euer,euer. 
 
 fferaulJ. Giue way there,and goe on. 
 
 fer. YourHand.andyoun? 
 Ere in our owne houfe ! doe ftisde my Head, 
 The good Patricians muft be vifited. 
 From whom I haue receiu'd not onely greetings, 
 But with them,changc of Honors. 
 
 Votom. Ihaueliued, 
 To fee inherited my ery WiQies, 
 And the Buildings of my Fancte 
 Onely there's one thing wanting, 
 WhichCl doubt not)bot our Rome 
 Will call vpon thee. 
 
 ("or. Know,good Mother, 
 I ha'd rather be their feraam w my way, 
 Then fway with thm in theirs. 
 
 Com, On.to the Capital!. Flaurifh. Comets. 
 Exettm in State, as kfen. 
 
 inter 
 
10 
 
 Tragcttie of foriolanus. 
 
 Cater Brtaut aid Seicbtttu . 
 
 Br*. AUcoogucsfpeakeofhifp,and the bleared figbn 
 Are fpt<fl icled to fee him. Your pratling Nuife 
 Into a rapture ten her Baby (He, 
 While (he chais him : the Kiuhin MtDq* pinoci 
 H richer* Lockram "bout her reechie nccke. 
 Clambnng the Walls to eye him: 
 Stalli.Bulke*, W indowes.are frnothcr'd vp, 
 Lea<ka fill'd, and Ridgw hon'd 
 With variable Completion*; all agreeing 
 IneameftnefTe to fee hiai: feld-(howne flimius 
 Doc preffc among the popular TlirongSjand puffe 
 To winne a vulgarisation: our veyl'd Danm 
 Commit the Wane of Wbire and D aniuke 
 lii t hnr nicely gawdcd Cheeket,totb' wanton fpoyle 
 Oi Pbgtia burning KifTc* : fiich t poothe, 
 As if that whfttfoeuCTGod,whok*dei him. 
 Were fly iy crfpl into hit humane povven, 
 And gaue htm gracefull pofture. 
 
 San*. On the fuddaine,! warrant hire Confull. 
 
 Brmttu, Then our Office may, during hu power, goe 
 flcepe. 
 
 Sao*. Me cannot cemp'rately tranfpon hit Honor*, 
 From where he fhould bcgin>and end,but will 
 Lofc thofe he hath wonne. 
 
 Ttmttu In that there's comfort 
 
 Seta. Doubt not. 
 
 The Coromonm.for whom we ftand, but they 
 Vpon their ancient mallice.will forget 
 With the lead caufe,thefe his new Honors, 
 Which that he will giue ihetn.auke 1 as little queftion, 
 As he is prowd to doo*t. 
 
 'Srmuf, I heard him fweare, 
 Were he to ftind for Confull,ncuer would he 
 Appearei'th'Market placfyioron him put 
 The Naples Vefture f Humilitie, 
 Nor fhew.ng(as the manner i)hn Wounds 
 Toth' People. begge their (linking lireaths. 
 
 Sctfit. Tii fight. 
 
 "Brutiu. It was his word: 
 Oh he would milTe it, rather then carry it, 
 But by the fuiu of the Gentry to him, 
 And the defue of the Nobles. 
 
 Scteia. 1 wifh no bcuer.then baue him hold ihw put- 
 pofe,and to put it m execution. 
 
 "BrMuf. Tumoft like he will. 
 
 Stiein. It fhill be to hi/n then, ai our good wills ; a 
 fure dcOrodion. 
 
 "Brutta. So It muft fall out 
 To him, or our Author ttitrs, for an end 
 We muft fugged the Peopie.in what hatred 
 He (till bath held them: that to's power he would 
 Hau made them Mules/tlenc'd their Pleadets, 
 And difproperticd their Freed omes; holding them. 
 In humane A&ion.and Capacitie, 
 Of no more Soule.nor fitneffe for the Woi Id. 
 1 benCammclsinthorWanc.whoruoe (heirProuand 
 Oncly for bearing Burthens ,and foie blowes 
 For finkiog voder thecn 
 
 5nc,. Thisfaiyoufay)(uggefted, 
 At fome time, when his Toaring Infoletic* 
 Shall tcuh the Pe ople, which time fhall not want. 
 If he be pu( vpon i, and that i as eafie, 
 As to fct Doggo 01. Sheep*, will bt his fire 
 
 To kindle cbcir dry Srubble ; 
 Shall darken him for euer. 
 
 end ihtir Blaze 
 
 i; What s the matter ? 
 
 Turf. You are fcpt for to the Capitol!: 
 Tis thoughi.that tJMarttm (hall be Confull : 
 I hauc fcertc the dumbe men throng to fit him. 
 And th< blind to hcare him fpcak:Marrons ftong Glcucs 
 Ladies and Maids thcu Scarffes.and Handkerchcrs, 
 Vpon him as he pafs'd : the Nobles bended 
 As to leuti Statue,aod the Commons made 
 A Shower ,and Thunder.with cheii Caps.and Showts: 
 I neuer faw the like. 
 
 Tina m. Let's to the Capitol!, 
 And carry with vs Eaies and Eyes for th time, 
 But Hearts for the event. 
 
 ScKoi Haue With you. Lxtmt 
 
 Enter two Of cert, tt Uj Cn(Jnnja> c e rt, 
 m tin CjftteU. 
 
 i . Of Come, come, they ire almoft here -. how many 
 ftand forConiulfhips? 
 
 i. Off. Thtee.thty fay ; but 'tis thought of euery one, 
 CarM**H4 will carry it. 
 
 i.Of. Thai'i a braue fellow : but hce'i vengeance 
 ptowdrand loues not the common people 
 
 i.Of. Tauh.thcrehath beene mar.y greit men tha 
 hftuc Battcr*d the people, who ne're loued the riband there 
 be many that they haue loued.they know not wherefore 
 fothat if they loue they know not why, they hate vpon 
 no better a ground. Therefore* for CtntUniu ncyiher to 
 care whether they loue, or hate him , manift fts the true 
 knowledge he ha s in their difpofmon.snd out of his No- 
 ble cartlefnefle leis them plainely fee 't. 
 
 1. Off. If he did not care whether lie hJ their loue, or 
 no, heewaucd indifferently, 'twixt doing them neyther 
 good, nor hartnc : but heefeckes thcu hate w:th greait: 
 deuotion.thcn they can render it luro, and Icaues nothing 
 vndone.that may fully difcoue" Sim thcu oppofite. Now 
 to fcemc co affea the mallice and clifpleafure of the Peo- 
 p!e,is as bad,as that which he diflikes, to flatter them for 
 then loue. 
 
 i. Off. He hath deferued worthily of his Countrey, 
 and his a (Ten: is not by fuch eafie degrees as rnofe, who 
 haumg beenc fupple and courteous to the People , Bon- 
 netted, without any further deed, to haue them aixil into 
 their eftimatioa,and report, but hce hath fo planted hi? 
 Honors in their Eyes, arid his 2 ebons in their Hearts, (hit 
 for then Tongues to be filcnt.aad not confefle (onruch, 
 were a kinde of ingratcfull Iniurie i to report ocncrwife, 
 were a Malhce thai giumg it felfe the Ly, would plucke 
 iepf oofc and rebuke from euery Eare that heard a. 
 
 i. Off No more of lum, hce's a worthy man ; tna.'<c 
 way, they are commmg. 
 
 A Staofi. I mer ttx PMrifuuii. a*il iht Trtbunti of 
 
 thi fttftt.Lidari btfere ihtm : CtrielfiHHi, Mruc. 
 
 miu, Common the (enftd.-Sricnttti onABnaut 
 
 mkt thftr fttcti by i hrmfilvfl Ctriy 
 
 Unut frauds. 
 
 Mmsn. Hauingdctcrmin'd of the Voices, 
 And to (end lor Trim Lortoa It rcmajnes, 
 As thernajnt Point of this our iftcr-meetlng. 
 
 
To gratific has Noble (es uice.that hath 
 
 Thus flood for bis Countrey. Therefore pleafe you, 
 
 Moft reuerend and grauc Elders.codefuc 
 
 TheprefentConfuIl.and laft General!, 
 
 In our well-found Suceeffes.to ref ort 
 
 Alittleof that -worthy Worke,pform'd 
 
 BY <JH*rtim C*IHI Cwritlxnm ; whom 
 
 We met here.both tothanke.and to remember, 
 
 With Honors like himfelfe. 
 
 t.tfrv. Speakc,good Ctainim.- 
 Leaoe nothingou: for length, tnd make vs thmke 
 Rather our Rates defeftiue for requiull, 
 Then we to ftretch it out. Matters a'th' People, 
 We doe requeft your kmdeft cares: and after 
 Your louing motion toward the common Body, 
 To yeetd what pafTcs here. 
 
 Sctfi*. We are conuented Tpon a pleaftng Trcatie.and 
 rtaue hearts inclinable to honor and aduance the Thcatnc 
 of our AiTembly. 
 
 Brut*. Which the rather wee fha!l be bleft to doe, if 
 hetejnember a kinder value of the People, then he hath 
 beres-priz.'d them at. 
 
 Meneti. That's ofcthar*s off; I would you rnher hac 
 beer, filefit ; .Plcafe you to hearc Camixi-u ipeske? 
 
 fffSTtu Moft willingly : bur yet my Caution was 
 more pertinent then the rebuke you giue it. 
 
 Mint*. He loue your People, but tye him not to be 
 their Bed.feliow : Worthie Comtntm fpeake. 
 
 Cfrtolantu rtfe^and efftri to gtt tvaj. 
 Nay, feeepe your place. 
 
 SttM. SnCanottniu: neuet fhame to heare 
 What you haue Nobly done. 
 
 C*ftt- Yoit Honors pardon : 
 ( had rather haue my Wounds to heale againe. 
 Then heare fay ho w 1 got them. 
 
 Tirmtiu. Sir,! hope mv word* dii-bench'd you not ? 
 
 firal. No Sir; yet oft, 
 
 When blowes haue made me (t*y,l fled from words. 
 You footh'd not.therefore hurt not : but your People, 
 I loue them as they weigh 
 
 MPH*. Pray now lit downe. 
 
 ' Cant.l had rather haue one fcratch my Head i'th' Sun, 
 When the Alarum were flrucke,ihen idly fit 
 To hear* my Nothings monfter'd. Exa Carulantu 
 
 Mtntn. M afters of the People, 
 Your multiplying Spawne,how can he flatter > 
 That's thoufand to one good one, when you now fee 
 He had rather venture all his Limbes for Honor, 
 Then on ones Eares to heare it. Proceed Commit. 
 
 Ccro. 1 (hall lacke voyce : the deeds ofCtrielmm 
 Should not be vtter'd feebly : it is held. 
 That Valour is the chiefeft Vettue, 
 And moft dignifies the hauer: if it be, 
 The man I fpeake of, cannot in the World 
 Be fmgly counter-poys'd. At fixteene yeetes, 
 When 7krfnr made a Head for Rome,he fought 
 Beyond the marke of others : our then Dilator, 
 Whom with all prayfe 1 point at, faw him fight, 
 When with his Amazonian Shinne he droue 
 The brizled Ltppes before him : he beftrid 
 An o're-preft Roman, and. i'th'Confuli view 
 Slew three Oppofers : Tartjuins fel fe he met. 
 And ftrueke him on his Knee : in that dayes feates, 
 Wheft he might aft the Woman in the Scene, 
 Heprou'd beft (nan i'th' field, and for his meed 
 Wft Brow-bound with theOake. His Pupillage 
 
 The Tragedy of (oriolaws. 
 
 rr 
 
 Maruentred thus,he wased like a Sea, 
 
 And ID the brunt of feuenceene Battailcs fmce, 
 
 He lurcht all Swords of the Garland: for this laft, 
 
 Before.and in Corioki, let me fay 
 
 I cannot fpeake him home : he (topi the flyers, 
 
 And by his rare example made the Coward 
 
 Turne terror into fport : as Weeds before 
 
 A Veflell vnder fayle.fo men obey'd. 
 
 And fell below hii Stem : his Swotd.Deaths ftampe, 
 
 Where it did msrke.it tooke from face to foot . 
 
 He was a thing of Blood, whefe euery motion 
 
 Was timd with dying Cryes: alone he emred 
 
 The mortal! Gate of th'Ci tie, winch he painted 
 
 With fhonlefle deftinie : aydelefle came off, 
 
 And with a fudden re-inforcement ftrucke 
 
 Canolss like a Planet .- now all's hii, 
 
 When by and by the dmne of Warre gan pierce 
 
 His rcadie fence : then ftraight hit doubled fpint 
 
 Requickned what in flefh was fatigate. 
 
 And to the Battaile came he,where he did 
 
 Runne reeking ore t he hues of men.as if 'twere 
 
 A perpetual! fpcyle ; and till wecall'd 
 
 Both Field and Citie ours.he neuer flood 
 
 To eafe his Breft with panting. 
 
 Mtnfi Wonhyman. 
 
 Sea* He cannot but with meafute fit the Honors 
 which we deuife him. 
 
 Ctm. Our fpoyles he Jtickt at, 
 And look'd vpon things precious,3t they were 
 The common Muck of the World : he couets lefle 
 Then Mifene it felfe would giue,rewards his deeds 
 With doing thern, and is content 
 To fpend the time,toend it. 
 
 Mtnm. Hee s right Ncble.let him be call'dfor. 
 
 Sma. Ctl\ Corto/aim. 
 
 Ojf He doth appcare. 
 
 Eater Certelanm. 
 
 Mtvtn. The Senate/VWtfnui.are well pleas'd to make 
 thee Confull 
 
 Ctno. I doe owe them ftill my Life.and Serutces. 
 
 Mtitn. It then remaine*, that you doe fpeake to the 
 People. 
 
 Ctrio. I doe bcfeech you, 
 Let me o're-leape that cuftome : for I cannot 
 Put on the Go wne.ftand naked,and entreat them 
 For my Wounds fake, to giue their fufrerage : 
 Pleafe you that 1 may paffe this doing. 
 
 Scicin. Sir.the People muft haue their Voyow, 
 Neyther will they bate one iot of Ceremonie. 
 
 Ttfenen. Put them not too't : 
 Pray you goe fit you to the Cuftome, 
 And take to you, as your Predeceffors haee, 
 Your Honor with your forme. 
 
 Cario. It is a part that I (Kail blufh in 
 And might well be taken from the People. 
 
 BrmtMt. Markc you that. 
 
 Con,. To brag vnto them,thus I did,and tbo* 
 Shew them th'vnaking Skarres.which I fhould hide, 
 As if I had receiu'd them for the hyre 
 Of their breath oncly 
 
 Menen. Doe not ftand vpon't : 
 We recommend to you Tribunes of the People 
 Our purpofe to them,and to out Noble Confult 
 Wifh we aU loy.and Honor. 
 
The Tragedie of Corio/antu. 
 
 Smat. To CoritLnm come all ioy and Honor. 
 
 Fbarijk Cornttt. 
 
 Tkia Extant. tJManti SiftruMtudBrvtut. 
 Brv. You fe how he intends 10 vfe the people. 
 &*.Maythcy percent's intent: he wil require them 
 A* if he did contemne what he requeued, 
 Should be in them to giue. 
 
 Tint. Come.wce'l infocmethem 
 Of out proceedings heere on th'Muket place, 
 I know they do attend vt. 
 
 Enter f<an or tight Ctttxnt. 
 
 i.Gr. Once if hr do require oar voyce, we ou got 
 not to deny him. 
 
 j.Or. We may SirifwewilL 
 
 j.Ci. We haue power in our felues to do it, but It ii 
 a power that we haue no power to do For,if he (hew vs 
 hi woundi, and tell vs his deeds, we are to put our ton- 
 gues into thofe wounds, and fpeake for them : So if he tel 
 vjhii Noble deed*, we muftalfo tell him our Nobleac- 
 ceptanceofthem- Ingratitude is monftrous, and forth* 
 multitude to be mgratefull, were to make a Monfterof 
 the multitude; of the which, we being member*, fhouid 
 bring our felues to be monftroui members. 
 
 i.Cir. And to make vs no better thought of little 
 hclpc will feme : for once we flood vp about ih Corne, 
 he himtlfe fluckc not to call vs the many-headed Multi- 
 tude. 
 
 3 .fa. We haue beene call'd fo of many, noe that our 
 heads are feme browne, fome blacke, fonx Abram/om? 
 bald; but that our wits are fodiuerfly Coutord; and true- 
 lv I thinke.ifall our wittes were to iffue out of one Scuil, 
 they would flye Earl, Weft,North,South, and their con- 
 fen t of one direct way, fhouid be at once to all the points 
 a'th CompafTe. 
 
 i-C"- Thinke you fo? Which way do you iudge icy 
 wit would flye. 
 
 j.Cit. Nay your wit will not fo foone out at another 
 mans will , 'tis ftrongly wadg'd vp in a blocke head : but 
 if it were at liberty, 'twould fure Southward. 
 
 \Ctt. Why that way? 
 
 1 Cu. To loofe it felfe in a Fogge, where being three 
 parts melted away with rocten Oewes, the fourth would 
 returne for Confcience fake, to hclpe to get thce a Wife. 
 
 2 Cu. You are neucr without youi c rick es, you may, 
 you may. 
 
 3 Cu. Are you all refolu'd to giue your voycet? But 
 that's no matter, the greater part carries it, I fy. If bee 
 would incline to the people, there was neuer a worthier 
 man. 
 
 Eatfr Ccriotunu in a gtvnt ef Hitmilay ,vitt> 
 
 Heere he comes, and in the Gowne of humility, marke 
 hit behauiour : we are not to flay ttlcogether.b ut to come 
 by him where he ftands, by ones, by twcs, & by threes. 
 He's to mike his request by particulars, wherein eucrie 
 oneofvs ha"s a tingle Honor, tn giuinghimour own voi- 
 ces with our owne tongues,hcrefore follow me, and He 
 direct you how you (hall go by him. 
 
 jlO. Content.conient. 
 
 Mm. OhSir,youarenotright:hueyou notknowne 
 The worth ieft men hauedone't? 
 
 Cr,,. What muft 1 fay, I pry Sir ? 
 PUgue vpon'i, I cannot bring 
 My tougne to fuch ; p?cr. Looke Sit, my woundi, 
 I got them in my Countries Seruice, when 
 Some ccrtaine of y oui Brethren roai d, and rannc 
 
 From th'noife of our owne Drummet. 
 
 Mtntn. Ob me the Gods,you mufi not fpeak of chat, 
 You muft defire them to thinke vpon you. 
 
 Ctrief, Thinke vpon me? Hang 'em, 
 I would they would forget me, like the Vertun 
 Which our Diuines lofe ty em. 
 
 Mtn. You'lmarreal!. 
 
 He leaue you : Pray you fpeake to cm,! prey you 
 In wholfome manner. *,, 
 
 f ater three of tltt Citixjtnt. 
 
 Cerlo. Bid them wafh their Faces, 
 And kcepe theit teeth cleane : So,heere comes a brace, 
 You know the caufe (Sir) of my ftandlng heere. 
 
 3 C a ' We do Sir.tell TS wht hath brought you too't, 
 
 Ctrn, Mine own? defert. 
 
 zCit. Your owne dcfcrt. 
 
 Cerio. 1, but mine owne defire. 
 
 5 Ca . How not your owne defire ? 
 
 Cvro. No Sir/rwas neuer my defir* yet ro trouble the 
 po^rewith begging. 
 
 jCr. You muft thinke if we giue you any thing, we 
 hope to gaineby you. 
 
 Cong. Well then I pray.your price a ih'ConfuIftiip. 
 
 I Cit. The price is, to aske it kindly. 
 
 Carte. Kindly fir, I pray let me ha't : J haue wounds ro 
 (hew you, which fhall bee yours in pnuace your good 
 voice Sir, what fay you ? 
 
 t CU. You fhall ha't worthy Sir. 
 
 V*. A match Sir, there's in all two worthie voyces 
 ^cgg'd : I haue your Almes, Adieu. 
 
 j Cit. But this is fomething odde. 
 
 f. And 'twere to giue againei but 'tis no matter 
 Extttnt . Enttr tin ttlxr Ctti*.mi . 
 
 Ctrial. Pray you now, if it may ftand with the tune 
 of your voices, that I may bee Confull, 1 haue heere the 
 Cuftomarie Gowne. 
 
 i. You haue deferued Nobly of your Counuey, and 
 you haue not deferued Nobly. 
 
 Carifl. Your /tnigma. 
 
 i You haue bin a fcourge to her enemies, you haue 
 btn a Rod to ber Friends, you haue not tndeede loucd the 
 Common people. 
 
 Cartel You fhouid account rote the mere Vertuoui, 
 that I haue not bin common in my Loue, I will fir flatter 
 my fworne Brother the people to earne a deerer eftima- 
 tion of them/tit a condition they account gemle:&c fmee 
 the wifedorne of their choice, is rather to haue my Hat, 
 then my Heart, I will practice the infinuaung nod.and be 
 off to them moll counterfeit/, that is ju, I will counter- 
 fetthebrwitchment of fome popular man, and giue tt 
 bountifull to the deiirers : Therefore befcech you, I may 
 be Confull. 
 
 j. Wee hope to finde you our friend: and therefore 
 giue you our voices heartily. 
 
 i. You haue receyued many wounds for your Coun- 
 uey. 
 
 Cartel. I wil not Scale your knowledge with fhewing 
 them. I will nuke much of your voyces, and fo trouble 
 you no farther. 
 
 Bah. The Gods giue you oy Sir hearuJy. 
 
 Coriol. MoftfweetVoyces: 
 Better it is to dye, better to flerue. 
 Then craue the higher, which finite do deferue. 
 Why in this Wooluifh tongue H>ould I ftand heere, 
 Tobeggcof Hob and Dick e, that docf zppeerc 
 
 Their 
 
Thsir needlefle Voucho t Cuftome calls me toot. 
 RTbat Cuftoaie wills in all thing$,(hogld wedoo*t? 
 [he Duft on antique Time would lye vnfwepr, 
 tod mountainous Error be too highly heapt, 
 'or Truth to oVe-peere. Rather then foole it fo, 
 Let the high Office and the Honor go 
 Co one that would doe thus. 1 am halfe through, 
 [he one part fuffered.the other will I doe. 
 
 fcre come moe Voyees. 
 four Voyces? for your Voyces I hzne foughr, 
 Vatcht (or your Voyces: for your Voyces.beare 
 Of Wounds.two dozen odde : Battailes thrice fix 
 1 haae feene,and heard of: for your Voyces, 
 rlaue done many thing$,fome leffe.fome more : 
 Your Voyces? Indeed I would be Confull. 
 
 iJCit. Hce ha's done Nobly, and cannot goe without 
 any honeft mans Voyce. 
 
 *.Ci*. Therefore let him be Confull : theGodsgiue 
 sim ioy,and make him good friend to the People. 
 
 AU. Amen, Amen. God faue thee,Noble Confulh- 
 Cri. Worthy Voyces. 
 
 Mem. You baue ftood your Limitation : 
 Ind the Tribunes endue you with the Peoples Voyce, 
 lemaines,that in th'OfficUll Markes inuefted, 
 You anon doe meet the Senate. 
 
 Cerig. Is this done f 
 
 Sdgta.The Cuflome of Requeft you haue difcharg d: 
 The People doe admit you. and are futnmon'd 
 ~~omeet anon.vpon your approbation. 
 
 Csrio. Where? at the Senatc-houfc ? 
 
 Scicin. There, Ceriataaat 
 
 Cert*. May I change thefe Garments f 
 
 Sticin. You may, Sir. 
 
 Cm.Trwt He ftraight do: and knowing my feife again, 
 tUpayve toth'Senate-houfe. 
 
 Met*, lie keepe you company. Will you along ? 
 
 "Bnu. We (by here for the People. 
 
 Stitui. Fare you well. ExeuxtC trial, end Mm. 
 
 He ha's it now : and by his Lookes.me thtnkes, 
 Tis warme at's heart. 
 
 "Brut. With a prowd heart he wore bis humble Weeds ; 
 Will you difmiffe the People? 
 
 Enter the Pltkeiaxt. 
 
 fs.How now,my MaAers.haue you chofe this man? 
 
 t.Ccf. Heha'sourVoyces,Sir. 
 
 Brut. We pray the Gods, he may deferue your Jones. 
 
 a. Or. Amen,Sir:co my poore vnworthy notice, 
 He mock'd vs.when he begg'd our Voyces. 
 
 j.Ci/.Cettsinelyjbeflowted vs downe-righr. 
 
 i.dr. No.'tishis kind of fpeech,hedid not mock s. 
 
 2.Cit. Not one amongil vs,faoe your fe!fe,but (ayes 
 He vs-d vs fcornefully : he fhould haue (hew'd v 
 His Mrks of Merit, Wounds receiu'd Tor's Countrey. 
 
 Sficia. Why fo he did lamfure. 
 Jttt, No.no: no man faw 'em. 
 ? .C/f. Hee (aid bee had Wounds, 
 Which he could (hew in ptiuite : 
 And with his Hat.thos waning it in fcorne, 
 I would be Confull,fayes he : aged Cuftome, 
 But by your Voyces.will not fo permit me. 
 Your Voyces therefore: when we graunted that, 
 
 But by your Voyces.will not fo permit me. 
 Your Voyces therefore: when we graunted 
 fklt w*sI thanke you for your Voyces.thanke you 
 
 Your moft fweet Voyces.-now you haue left yor Voy r.r 
 I haue no further with you. Was not this mockeric? 
 
 Stietn. Why ejrther were you ignorant to fee'i ? 
 Or feeing it.of fuch Childi(h friendlinefle. 
 To yeeld your Voyces ? 
 
 "Env. Could you not haue told him, 
 As you were leflon'd : When he had no Power, 
 But was a petcie feruant to the State. 
 He was your Enemie, euer fpake againft 
 Your Libertiet,and the Charters that you bearc 
 1'th'Bodyof the Weale: and now arriuing 
 A place of Potencie.and fway o'th' State, 
 If he (hould Rill malignantly remaine 
 Faft Foe toth' //<*<;., your Voyces might 
 Be Curfes to yourfelues. You fhould hjue faid, 
 That as his worthy deeds did claynie no lefle 
 Then what he ftood for: fo his gracious nature 
 Would thinke vpon you, for your Voyces, 
 And rranflate hi Mallice towards you,imo Loue, 
 Standing your friendly Lord. 
 
 Sfiftn. Thus to haue faid, 
 As you were fore-aduis'd,had toticht Ws Spirir, 
 Andtry'dhis Inclination: from hiotplockt 
 Eyther his gracious Prorr.ife, which you might 
 At caufe had caifd you vp.haue held him to ; 
 Or cUc it would haue gall d his furly nature. 
 Which eafily endures not Article, 
 Tying him to ought, fo putting him to Rage, 
 You fhould haue ta'ne th'aduantage of hit Cboller, 
 And pafs'd himvneleded. 
 
 Brut, Did you perceme, 
 He didiollicite you in free Contempt, 
 When he did need your Loues: and doe you thinke, ' 
 That his Contempt fhall not be brufmg to you, 
 When he hath power to crufnf Why,had your Bodyes 
 No Heart among you ?Or had you Tongues, to cry 
 Againft the Rc&>r(hipof ludgement? 
 
 Scion. Haue you.ere now.deny'd the aiker : 
 And now againe,of him that did not aske,bot nock, 
 Beftow your fu'd.for Tongue*? 
 
 j.Ov.Hee's not confirm'd,wc may deny him yet. 
 
 i.C'it. And wiU deoy him : 
 Be haue flue hundredvoyces of that found. 
 
 i. Or. 1 twice Hue hundred,& their friends,to piece 'em. 
 
 "Brut. Get you hence mftemly.and tell thofe friends, 
 They haue <hofe a Confull, that will from them take 
 Their Liberties.make them of no more Voyce 
 Then Dogges,that are as often beat for barking, 
 As therefore kept to doe fo. 
 
 Stici.Let them aflemble^nd on a fafer ludgemen?, 
 All reuoke your ignorant election: Enforce his Pride. 
 And his old Hate vnto you: befides .forget not 
 With what Contempt he wore the humble Weed, 
 How in bis Suit be fcorn'd you: but your Loue;, 
 Thinking vpon his Seniices.tooke from you 
 Th'apprehenfion of his prcfent poriance, 
 Which moft gibing.'y.vngraueiy.he did Gt/bion 
 After the inueterate Hate cebeares you. 
 
 Smt . Lay a fault on vs,your Tribunes, 
 That we labour'd (no impediment betweene) 
 But that you moft caft yourEIeftion on him. 
 
 5VV,Say you chofe him.more after our commandment 
 Then as guided by your owne true affe&ioas ,and that 
 Your Minds pre-oceupy'd with what you rather mft do 
 Then what you (hou]d,made you againA the grains 
 
 To Voyce him Confull. Lay the fault on vu 
 bb 
 
 Srut.l, 
 
u$. 
 
 Brut. I.fpare vs not : Say .we read Lectures to you, 
 Howyounglyhebeganto iejue hisCounirey, 
 How tang continued, and what flock he fprings of, 
 The Noble Houfe o\V<^UrtiMi .- from whence came 
 Thai slncut Trjanim, Nmmut Daughters Sonne. 
 Who after great HtftUa* here was King, 
 Of the fame Houfe V*Ui**nA Quint* were, 
 That our beft Water.brought by Conduiu hither, 
 And Nobly nam'd, fo twice being Cenfor, 
 Was his great Anceftor. 
 
 Scici*. One thiu descended, 
 That hath befide well in his perfon wrought, 
 To be fet high in place, we did commend 
 To your remembrances : but you haue found, 
 Skaling his prefcnt bearing with his part. 
 That bee's your fixed enemie; and reuokc 
 Your fuddaine approbation. 
 
 Brut. Say you ne*re bad don't, 
 (Harpe on that ftill) but by our putting on : 
 And prefently.when you haue drawne your number, 
 Rcpaire toth* Capi toll. 
 
 M. We will To : alonofi all repent in their election. 
 
 T Bna. Let them goe on: 
 This Mutinie were better put in hazard, 
 Then ftayp aft doubt ,for greater: 
 If.as his nature is,h fall in i age 
 With their rcfufall, boihobferue and anfwer 
 The vanrage of his anger. ' 
 
 Sficet. Toth'Capitoll.come: 
 We will be there before the (Vreame o'th'People: 
 And this (hall feeme,as partly "t is.thcir owne, 
 Which we haue goaded on-ward. **; . 
 
 jSBus Tertius. 
 
 CtftUtl. Enter CarilaJ>$u,MtaetMt > atitkf CtMrj t 
 
 Cnniiui, Taw Latin*, out! ether St*afrr:, 
 Cerif. TuSm AnfjuLtm ihca had made new head. 
 Latins. He had, my Lord, and that it was which caus'f) 
 Our fwifter Oxnpofitioft. 
 
 Cort So (hen the Voices ftand but at at fuft, 
 Headie when time lhaii prompt them.co make road? 
 Vpon's agamr. 
 
 Cam. They are worne ( Lord Confull) fo. 
 That we fhall hardly in our ages fee 
 Their Banners waue againe. 
 Cri. Saw you ^sjjki*; ? 
 Latiiu. On(afegardhecametome,tnddidcur(e 
 Againft the Volce,for they had fo vildly 
 Yedded theTowne : he is retyred to Annum. 
 Curie. Spoke he of roe > 
 LMOU. He did.my Lord. 
 Ctr*. How? what? 
 
 LMIHS. How often he had met yon Sword to Sword . 
 That of all things vpon the Earth, he hated 
 Your perfon moft : That he would pawne his foirunes 
 To hopele(Tc rcftitucion, fo he might 
 k call'd your Vanquifrler. 
 Ctni. Ac Ami um Hues he? 
 L<ti*j. At Antium. 
 
 CV>. Jwifhlhadacaufeioreefcehhnthcrc, 
 o oppofe his hatred fully. Welcome home. 
 
 fnttr Sfictnim usd Brufnt. 
 lehold,thefe are the Tribunes of (he People, 
 ~he Tongues o'th'CommonMouih. Ido defpife them : 
 
 For they doe pranke them in Authoiitk, 
 Againft aJl Noble fufferance. 
 
 Sciciif. Paffc no further. 
 
 Cor. Hah? what u that? 
 
 *r*t. h will be dangerous to goe on- No further. 
 
 Cario. What make* this change t 
 
 Meat. The matter? 
 
 Com. Hath he not pafs'd theNoble^nd the Common? 
 
 Brut. Ctmttnius,no. 
 
 Ccr.e. Haue 1 had Child rens Voyces? 
 
 JoM/.Tribunes giue way.he fhall toth'Markrt plice. 
 
 ritt. The People are incens'd agamft him. 
 
 Setem. Stop.or all will fall jn broyle. 
 
 Ctna. Are thefeyour Heard ? 
 Muftthefe haueVoyces.that cen yeeld them now, 
 And ftraight difclaim their toung$?what arc your Offices? 
 You being their Mouthes,why rule you not their Teeth ? 
 Haue you not fet them on > 
 
 Mtnt. rkcalme,becaime. 
 
 Cone. hisspurposdthing.andgrowesbyPlot, 
 To curbe the will of theNobilitie : 
 Sufrer't,and Hue with iuch *i cannot rule, 
 Nor euer will be ruled. 
 
 Brut. CalTt not a Plot { 
 The People cry you mockt them : and of late, 
 When Come wa* giuen themjfr</M,you repin'd, 
 Scandal'd the Suppliants : for the People, ralPd tbetn 
 Time-plesferSjflatterert.foes to Nobleneffe. 
 
 Carte. Why thi$ wa* knowne before. 
 
 Brut. Not to them all. 
 
 Ctrit. Haue you inform 'd them fithence t 
 
 "2 rut. How? I in for me them ? 
 
 Ctm. You are like to doe fuch bufineflc. 
 
 "Brut. Not vnlike each vsray to better yours. 
 
 C#ri. Why then fhould I be Confull? by yond Clouds 
 Let me deferue fo ill as you, and make me 
 Your fellow Tribune. 
 
 Satin- You (hew too much of that, 
 For which the People ftirre: if you wilt paffe 
 To where you are bound, you mud enquire your way, 
 Which you are out of, with a gentltr fpirit. 
 Or neuet be fo Noble as a Confull, 
 Nor yoake with him for Tribune. 
 
 Meat. Let's be calme. 
 
 Ctr. The People are abus'd ; fet on.this peltring 
 Becomes not Rome . nor ha's firufamti 
 Dcferu'd this fo difhonor'd Rub.Uyd falfely 
 1'th' plaine Way of his Merit. 
 
 Cori*. Tell me of Cornc: this was my fpcech, 
 And I will fpeak't againe. 
 
 AffKt. Not now, not now. 
 
 SenM. Not in this heat,Str,now. 
 
 CV/. Nowa*Iliue,Iwiil. 
 My Nobler friends, I craue their pardons : 
 For the mutable ranke- fenced Meynie, 
 Let them regard me,as I doe not flatter, 
 And therein behold themfelucj : I fay againe, 
 In foothing them.we noutifh 'gainft our Senate 
 The Cockle of Rebellion.InfoIence.Sedition, 
 Which we our felues haue plowed for.fo w'd.fc fcsttcr'd, 
 By mingling them with vs.the honor'd Number, 
 Who lack not Vertuc, no, nor Power, but that 
 Which they haue giuen to Beggen. 
 
 Meat. Well, no more. 
 
 Senat. No more words, we befeechyou. 
 
 Cone. How ? no mcrr? 
 
 As 
 
Tbf Tragedie cfConolanus. 
 
 As fot my Country, I heue (bed my blood, 
 Not faring out ward force : So fhall my Lungs 
 Come words till trwir decay .againft thofe MeaaeU 
 Which wedifdame Qiould Tetter vs, yet fought 
 The very w*y to catch them 
 
 Sm. You fpeikf s'th people, a* if you were a God. 
 Topunjfli; Not t man .of iheir Infirmity. 
 
 Stcia. *T were well we let the people know't 
 Me** What.what?H,sChollrr> 
 CfT-Choller? Were 1 u patiencas the midnight deep, 
 By I cue, 'twould be my minde 
 
 Jjo. It is minde that fhll remain a poifon 
 Where it is not poyfon any further. 
 
 Ctne. Sh*H remained 
 
 He*re you this Triton of the MimMts ? Marie you 
 Huabfolute Shall? 
 
 Cfm, Twas ftorn the Cannon. 
 Ctr. Shalt? O God ! but moft nwrfe Patricians why 
 You gruc, bui w-rckle(Te Senators, haue you chus 
 Giuen Hidra heerc to chooie an Officer. 
 Th: with hu peremptory Shall, being but 
 The home, and noife o'th Monfters, wants not fpirit 
 To fay, heel turne your Current in a ditch, 
 And make your Channel! his > If he hue power, . 
 Then vaUyour Ignorance Ifnone.awake 
 Your dangerous Lenity If you are Learn 'd, 
 Be not at common Fooles ; if you are not, 
 Let them haue Cufhions by you. You ate Plebeians, 
 Iftheybe Senators and they ate no leffc. 
 When both your voices blended, the great 'ft tafle 
 Mof pallacrs theirs. They choofetheit Magifhate, 
 Andfuch a one aihe, who puts his Shall, 
 His popular Shall, igainft a grauer Bench 
 Then ruet fiown'd in Greece. By loue himfelfe, 
 
 takes the Cont'uls baft ; and my Soule akes 
 To know, when two Authorities are vp, 
 Ne irher Suprrame -. How (bone Confufion 
 May enter twixt cHe gapof Both,and lake 
 The one by th 'other. 
 
 Com Well, on to'th Market place. 
 Cerio. Who eaet gaue that CounfeJl.to giue forth 
 The Come a'th'Siore-houfe grant, as 'twas vs'd 
 Scftieriroe in Greece. 
 
 Mm. We!l,well,no more of that. 
 Car.Thogh there the people had more abfolute powr e 
 1 Cay they norifht difobedience: fed.tbe ruto of the State. 
 
 2r. Why fhall the people giue 
 One (hat Tpeakes thus, their voyce? 
 
 Ceno. lie giue my Reafons, 
 
 More worthier then their Voyces.They know the Corne 
 W tioi our recompence,reftmg well affor'd 
 They ne redid fetuicefor't , being preftto'th*Warre, 
 Euen when theNauell of the Stale was touch'd, 
 They would not thrcd the Gates: This kinde of Setuice 
 Did not deferue Corne gratis Being i'th Warre, 
 There Mutinies and Reuohs. wherein they ftiew'd 
 MoH Valour, fpoke not for them. Th'Accafattoo 
 Which ihey haue ofren made agamA theSnace 
 All caufe vnborrte, could neuer be the Natiue 
 OfourfofrankeDonation Wrll, what then? 
 How fnill this Bofomt-multiphed, digeft 
 The Senates Courtefie ?L deed* exprefle 
 What's like to be their words, We did requeA it, 
 We are the greater pole, and in true fearc 
 They gaue vs out demands. Thus w debafe 
 TheNitute of our Se, and make the Rabble 
 
 Call our Cares, Feares ; which will m time 
 Breakeop*; the Lockes a'th'Senate, and bnng io 
 The Crawes to pecke the Eagle*. 
 
 Aftt. Comeenough. 
 
 Jr. Enough.withouermeafure. 
 
 Corio. No, take more. 
 
 What may be fworneby, boch Diuine and Humane, 
 Seale what I end wrthall. This double worfhip, 
 Whereon part do's difdaioe with caufe, the otSet 
 Infult without aHreafon whereGentry ,TitIf,wifedom 
 Cannot conclude, but by rhe yea and no 
 Of generall Ignorance, it mull omit 
 Reall Neceffities, and g>ue way the while 
 TovnftableShghtneiTe. Purpofe fo barr'd, it followet, 
 Nothing is done to purpo/e. Therefore befcech you 
 Yourhat will be leite fcatefull, thendifcreer, 
 That loue the Fundamertall part of State 
 More then you doubt che change on'r : That preferte 
 A Noble life, before a Long.and Wifri, 
 To iumpe a Body with a dangerous Phydcke. 
 That's fure of death without it . at once pluckcout 
 The Mulritudmout Tongue, let them ootlirke 
 The fweet which is their poyfon. Your dishonor 
 Mangles true judgement and bereaues the State 
 Of that Integrity which fhould brcom'i ; 
 Not hauir.g the power 10 do the good it would 
 For th ill which doth controul't. 
 
 Brit. Has faid enough. 
 
 SKI*. Ha's fpoken like a Traitor, and fiiaJl anfv*et 
 As Traitors do. 
 
 Corn. Thou wretch.defpight ore whelmethee: 
 What Should the people do with thefe bald Tribune* t 
 On whom depending, their obedience faiki 
 Tn'th'greater Bench, in a Rebellion. 
 When what's not meet.but whar muft be, was LJW, 
 Thrn were they chofen : in a better houre, 
 Lei what is meet, be faide it muft be meet, 
 And rhrow their power 
 
 Sru. ManifeflrTrefon. 
 
 Sum. ThuaConfull?No. 
 E*ter ta ^ 
 
 TSrm. The Ediles hoe : Let him be apprehended 
 
 Stcii Go call the people, in whofe name my Sclfe 
 Attach thee as a Traitorous Innouaror '. 
 A Foe to'th pub/ike Weale. Obey 1 charge the*, 
 And follow to thine anfwer 
 
 Caria. Hence old Goat 
 
 All Wee'J Surety him 
 
 Com. Ag d fir, hands off. 
 
 Cant Hence rocte/i thmg,or I ftiall rtiakc ihy bond 
 Out of thyGarments. 
 
 Sta*. Helpe ye Citizens. 
 
 Ewtcr t rabbit ef Pltttum vtfbtlxt^Llej. 
 
 Ment. On both fidet more refped. 
 
 Stem. Heere's hee, that would take from you all your 
 powet 
 
 Brtt. Seize him ^<4/. 
 
 Alt. Do wne with him, downe with him 
 
 t Stm. Weapons, weapons, weapon* : 
 
 Tfwj all k*ft It about OWjvw. 
 Tribunes, Patricians.Citizens : what ho: 
 
 AH. Peace^>eace,peace,ftay,hold,peac. 
 
 Mc*t What is about to bef I am oat of Breath, 
 Confufions neere, I cannot fpeake. You ? Trtbuns 
 To'th'people Cri^ii.j,patienc . Speak good 
 
 Bb Sain. 
 
i6 
 
 The Tragedieo/Cbriolanur. 
 
 One time will owe another. 
 
 Cora. On faire ground,! could beat fortie of them. 
 
 MtM. I could my felfe take vp a Brace o'th 1 btft of 
 them, yea,the two Tribunes. 
 
 CM. But now 'tis odde beyond Arithmetick, 
 And Manhood i sea! I'd Foolerie,when it tends 
 Againft a falling Fabnck. Will you hence, 
 Before the Tagge returne ? whofe Rcge doth rend 
 Like interrupted Water s.and o're-beare 
 What they are vs'd to beare. 
 
 Mm. Pray you be gone : 
 He trie whether my old Wit be in requeft 
 With thofe that baue but little: this muft be patent 
 With Cloth of any Colour. 
 
 Com. Nay, come away. Exeunt 
 
 Stlei. Heare me. People peace. 
 
 JIU. Let's here our Tribune: peace, foeakc. fpeake, 
 fpeake. 
 
 Sfiet. You are at point to lofe your Liberties : 
 Martina would haue ill from you; Minim, 
 Whom late you haue nam'd for Confuil. 
 
 Mutt. Fie, fie, fi , this u the way to kindle, not to 
 quench. 
 
 Sent. To vobuild the Citie.and to lay all flat- 
 
 SfM. What is the Citie.but the People? 
 
 AH True,the People are the Cine. 
 
 Vr*t. By theconfeot of aU,we were eftabliiVd the 
 Peoples Magiftmes. 
 
 AL You fo remaine. 
 
 Meat. And fo are like to doe. 
 
 Cam. That is the way to lay the Citie flat, 
 To bring the Roofe to the Foundation , 
 And burie sll.which yet diflinlUy raungei 
 In heapes,and piles of Ruine. 
 
 Scin. Thifdeferues Death. 
 
 'Brut. Or let vs Band to our Authoritie, 
 Or let vs lofc it : we doe here pronounce, 
 Vpon the part o'lh' People, in whofe power 
 We were elefted theiri.M-w/oa is worthy 
 Of prefent Death. 
 
 Scici. Therefore lay hold of him: 
 Bcate hi m toth* Rock T arpeian, and from thence 
 Into dcftroclion caft him.. 
 
 "Brut. ,/Ediles f'ze him. 
 
 AH Ph. Yeeld/Wirtiiif.yeeUi. 
 
 Aftne. Heare me ont word.'befeech you Tribunes, 
 hear e me but a word. 
 
 e/<*Vr/. Peace,peace. 
 
 Meat. Be that you fceme.truly your Countries friend, 
 And temp'rately proceed to what you would 
 Thus violently redreffe. 
 
 Brm:. Sir,thofe cold wayes, 
 That feeme like prudent helpes.are very poyfonous. 
 Where the Difeafe is violent. Lay hands vpon him. 
 And bcare him to the Rock. Cwu. ttrtvet bu Svvrd. 
 
 Carte. No.lle die here : 
 
 There's feme among you haue beheld me fighting, 
 Come trie vpon your felue,whac you haue feeoe me. 
 
 Mm. Downe with that Sword, Tribunes withdraw 
 awhile. 
 
 "Brut. Lay hands vpon him. 
 
 Meat. Helpe Martijr\t\pe : you that be noble.heJpe 
 him young and old. 
 
 AH. Downe with him.downe with him. Extmt. 
 
 In thu Muttaie.tkt Trikanu, iktv&lei, ttnA tbt 
 Pteple art ka m. 
 
 Mint, Goe,get you to our Houfei be gone.away. 
 All will be naught elfe. 
 
 a. Sen*. Get you gone. 
 
 Com. Stand fa ft , we haue as many friends as enemies. 
 
 Meat. Shall it be put to that? 
 
 Si**. The Gods forbid: 
 I prythee noble firiend ; home to thy Houfe, 
 Lcade vs to cure thisCaufe. 
 
 Mtnt. ForYuaSore vponvs, 
 You cannot Tent your felfe:be gone.'befcech you. 
 
 Cora. Come Sir, along wh vs 
 
 Mtnt. \ would they were Barbarians.as they are, 
 Though m Rome lutei'd; not Romans, w they axe not, 
 Though cslued >'iX* Porch o'th'Capitoll 
 Be gone.put not your worthy Ragr into your Tongue, 
 
 Patri. This man ha's marr'd his fortune. 
 
 Meat. His nature is too noble for the World : 
 He would not flatter Neftuie for his Trident, 
 Or /w.for's power to Thunder: his Heart's hit Moath: 
 What his Breft forges.that his Tongue mufl ent, 
 And being angry, does forget that euer 
 He heard the Name of Death. 
 Here's goodly worke. 
 
 Pair,, I would they were a bed. 
 
 Mem. I would they were in Tyber. 
 What the vengeance, ceuid he not fpeake 'cm faire t 
 Enter "Bnuw txaSiaetuj with the rtbbltsttuxt. 
 
 Sici*. Where is this Viper, 
 That would depopulate the city,& be euery man himfelf 
 
 Mint. You worthy Tribunes. 
 
 Sicia. He lhall be throwne down'e the Tarpeian rock 
 With rigorous hands : he hath refitted Law, 
 And therefore Law fhall fcornehim further Tnall 
 Then the fcucrity of the publike Power, 
 Which he fo fees at naught . 
 
 I Cit. He fhall well Know the Noble Tribunes are 
 The peoples mouths, snd we their hands. 
 
 All. HefhaUfuieont. 
 
 Mm*. Sir.fir. Stctit. Peace. 
 
 UUe. Do not cry hauocke, where you fholdbuthurn 
 With modeft warrant. 
 
 Stein. Sir,howcom'ft that you haue holpe 
 To make this refcue ? 
 
 Aftat. Hcere me fpeake? As I do know 
 The Confuls worthineiTe, fo can 1 name his Fzuiti. 
 
 S*n Confull? what Confull ? 
 
 Mem. The Confull CtneLuuts. 
 
 Bru. He Confull. 
 
 AH. No^.o.nojno.no. 
 
 Mnt. IfbytheTribttnesleaue, 
 And youn good people, 
 I may be heard , I would craue a word or two. 
 The which (hall turne you to no further harme, 
 Then fo much lofTeof time. 
 
 Sie. Speake breefrly then, 
 For we are peremptory to difpttch 
 This Viperous Trait or : to eieA him hence 
 Were but one danger,and to keepe him heere 
 Our ccrtaine death: therefore it is decreed, 
 He dyes to night. 
 
 Mtntn. Now the good Gods forbtd, 
 That our renowned Rome.whofe gratitude 
 Towards her deferued Children, is enroll *d 
 In loues owne Booke.like an vnnaturall Dam 
 Should now eate vp her owne. 
 
 StCfH. 
 
anm. 
 
 . He's a Difeafethacmuftbecutaway. 
 
 . Oh he's a Limbe, that ha's but a DJfesfe 
 Mortal!, to cut ic off: to cure it^eafie. 
 What ha's he done to Rome, that's worthy death ? 
 Killing our Enemies, the blood he hath loft 
 (Which I dare vouch.is more then that he bath 
 By many an Ounce; he droop 'd it for his Country : 
 Aad what is left, to loofe it by his Coumrcy, 
 Were to vs a!I that doo't, and fuffer it 
 A brand to th'end a'th World. 
 
 Sifia. ThisiscIeanekaoHae. 
 
 Brut. Meetelyawry: 
 When he did loue his Country, it honour'd him. 
 
 Mine*, The fcruJce of the foote 
 Being once gangren'd, is not then refpefted 
 For what before it was. 
 
 Bm. Weelhearenomore: 
 Perfuehirn tohithoufe,and plocke hin> thence, 
 Leafthis infection being of catching nature, 
 Spred farther. 
 
 . One word more, one word : 
 
 This Tiger-footed-rage, when it (hall find 
 
 The harme of vnskan'd (Viftnefle, will (too late ) 
 
 Tye Leaden pounds too's heeles. Proceed by Procefle, 
 
 Leaft parties (as he is beiou'd) breake out, 
 
 And facke great Rome with Romanes. 
 
 r. Ifuwercfof 
 
 Sicim. What do ye talker* 
 Haue we not had a tafle of his Obedience ? 
 Oar Ediles fmot : our fclues retired : come. 
 
 Met*. Confidet this : He ha' bin bred i'th'Warrcs 
 Since a coold draw a Sword, and is ill.fchool'd 
 In boulted Language : Meale and Bran together 
 Hethrowes without diftinction. Giuemeieauc, 
 He go to him, and vndertake to bring him in peace, 
 Where he (hall snfvm by a lawfull Forme 
 (In peace) to his vtmoft peril!. 
 
 I-SCTT. Noble Tribunes, 
 I: is the humane way : the other coorfe 
 WH proue to bloody : and the end of it, 
 Vnknownc to the Beginning. 
 
 5w-.Nob!e MraeHiMi.beyou then as the people! officer: 
 Mafters.lay downe your Weapons. 
 
 Tint* Go not home. 
 
 Sic. Meet on the Market p!ace:wee1 attend you there: 
 Where ifyou bring not AS*rti*t,iactf proceedc 
 In our firft way. 
 
 Mtutm, lie bring htm to you. 
 Let me defire your company : he mufl com, 
 Or what is worll will follow. 
 Sets*. Pray you let's to him. SxiwiiOamei. 
 
 EnurC<rl*nm with Ndlts. 
 
 Cerit. Let them pull all about mine eares. prefent me 
 Death on the Wheele, or at wilde Horfes hecles, 
 Or pile ten hilles on theTarpetan Rocke, 
 Thx the precipitation might downe Wretch 
 Below the beame of fight; yet will I ftill 
 Be thus to them. 
 
 NMe. You do the Nobler. 
 
 C*ri. 1 mufe my Mother 
 Do's not approue roe further, who was wont 
 To c!l them WoUenVaffailes, things created 
 To buy and felt wichGrcm, to fhew bare heads 
 In Congregations, to yawne, be ftill,and wonder, 
 When one but of my ordinance Hood vp 
 
 To fpeake of Peace.or Warre. I talke of you, 
 Why did you wifh me milder? Would you haue me 
 Falfe to my Nature ? Rather fay, I play 
 The man I am. 
 
 Uolum. Ohfu.fir.6r, 
 
 I would haue had you put your power well on 
 Before you had worne it out. 
 
 Ctrio. Let go. 
 
 Vol. Ycunvight haue beene enough the man you are 
 With (trilling leffe to be fo : Letter had bin 
 The things of your difpoficions, if 
 You had not fhcw'd them how ye were dilpos'd 
 Ere they lack'd power to croffe you. 
 
 Carte, Let them hang. 
 
 faltou. I,andDurne too. 
 
 E*'.*rMneniits*itktt>Se*#irt. 
 
 Ms*. Come,come t you haue bin too rough/omtbing 
 too rough : you muft rerorne,snd mend it. 
 
 Sen. There's no remedy, 
 Vnleffe by not fo doing, our good Citie 
 Cleaue in the middUand peri fh. 
 
 Veltua. Pray be counfail'd ; 
 t haue heart as little apt as yours. 
 But yet a braine, that leades my vie of Anger 
 To better vantage. 
 
 MM. Wett &id,Nob!e woman: 
 Before he (honld thus floope to'di'hcars, but that 
 The violent fit a'tb'time craucs it as Phyficke 
 For the whole State; I would put mine Armour on, 
 Wh.chlcanfcsrfelybeare. 
 
 C*rw. What muft I do? 
 
 Mc*t. RetumetothTribunes. 
 
 Cmri. Well, what then?w hat then? 
 
 Mtv*. Repent, what you haue fpoke. 
 
 Carit. For them, I cannot do it to the Ge<Ji, 
 Muft 1 then doo't to them ? 
 
 Vl*m. You arc too abfolow, 
 Though therein you can neuer be too Noble, 
 But when extremities fpeake. I haue heard you fty, 
 Honor and Policy, like vnfeuet'd Friends, 
 I'th'Warre do grow together : Grant thst^nd nil me 
 In Peace.what each of them by th'other Joofe, 
 That they combine not there ? 
 
 Uttrae. A good demand. 
 
 Vtlum. If it be Honor in your Warre,to feene 
 The fameyoa are not, which for your beft end* 
 You adopt your policy : How is it letfe or worfe 
 That it (nail bold Companion fhip inPeace 
 With Honour,as in Warre ; fince that to both 
 It ftands in like requeft. 
 
 Carlo. Why force you this t 
 , Velum. Becaufe, that 
 Now it lyes you on to fpeake to th'people: 
 Not by your owne mftruction, nor byWmstter 
 Which your heart prompts you,but with fucb words 
 That are but roared in your Tongue; 
 Though but Baftards,and Syllables 
 Of no allowance, to your bofomes truth. 
 Now, this no more diftonort you at ail, 
 Then co take In aTownc with gentle words, 
 Which elfe would put you to your fortune.and 
 The hazard of much blood. 
 I would difleffible whh my Nature, where 
 My Fortunes and ray Friends at ftake,reqtiit'd 
 I fnocld do fo in Honor. I am in this 
 bb 
 
The Tragedie ofQ>riolanus. 
 
 Your Wife,your Sonne:Th<fe Snator^hNoble5, 
 And you,will rather (hew our general! Lowti, 
 How you can frowne,then fpond.a fawne vpon 'em, 
 For the Inheritance of their loues, and fafegard 
 Of what that want might ruinc. 
 
 <JMnt*. Noble Lady. 
 
 Come goe with vs.fpeake faire: you may falue To, 
 Not what is dangerous prefent.but the loflc 
 Of what ispft. 
 
 Velum. 1 prytKtenow.mySonne, 
 Goe to them,with this Bonnet in thy hand, 
 And thus farre hauing ftretchi itfhere be with them] 
 ThyKn?e buffing thefton:for in fuch buftnefle 
 A6tion is eloquence.and the eyes of th'ignoram 
 More learned then the ezres,wauing thy head, 
 Which often thus correcting thy ftout heart, 
 Now humble as the ripeft Mulberry. 
 That will not hold the handling : or fay to them, 
 Thou art their Souldier.and being bred in broyles, 
 Haft not the foft way .which thou do'ft confefle 
 Were fit for thee to vfe.as they to clayme, 
 In asking their good loues, but thou wilt frame 
 Thy felfe (forfooth) hereafter theirs fo farre. 
 As thou had power and perfon. 
 
 Mmtn Thii but done, 
 
 Euen as ftie fpeakes*hy their hearts were yours : 
 For they haue Pardons,being ask'd,as free, 
 As words to tittle purpoft-. 
 
 Vdtun. Prytheenow, 
 
 Gbe,and be rul'd : although I know thou hadft rather 
 Follow thine Enemie in a fierie Gulfe, 
 Then flatter him in a Bowler. CnttrCfmiaim. 
 
 Here is Cemiaiw. 
 
 Com I haue beene i'th' Market place: and Sir 'tis fie 
 You make ftrong partie.or defend your felfe 
 By calmenefTe,orby abfence: all's in anger. 
 
 Mtnea. Onely fairc fpeech. 
 
 Cent. I thinke 'twill fee uc.if he can thereto frame his 
 fpicu. 
 
 Yolm HrmuO, and will: 
 Pry thee now fay you will,and goe about if. 
 
 Cono. Muft I goe fliew them my vnbarb'd Sconce? 
 Muft I with my bafe Tongue giue to my Noble Heart 
 ALy,that it muftbesre well ? Iwilldoo't . 
 Yet were there but this (ingle Plot,io loofe 
 This Mould of A/<ir*m.they toduft ihould grinde it, 
 And throw't againft the Winde-Toth' Market place: 
 You haue put me now to fuch a psrt,which neuer 
 I (hall difcharge toth* Life. 
 
 Com Come.come.wee'Ic prompt you. 
 
 Volum. 1 pry thee now fweet Son, 35 chou haft faid 
 My praifes made thee firft a$ouldier ; fo 
 1 o haue my praife for this, perforate a part 
 Thou haft not done before 
 
 Ctru. Well.Imuftdoot: 
 Away my difpofuion, and poflefleme 
 Some Harlots fpirit : My throat of Wrebeturn*d, 
 Which quier'd with my Drumme into a Pipe, 
 Small as an Eunuch, orthe Virgin voyce 
 That Babies lull a-flcepe : The frolics of Knaues 
 Tent in my cheekes, and Scboole-boyesTearcstakevp 
 TheGlafTesofmy fight: A Beggars Tongue 
 Make motion through my Lips.and my Arm'd knees 
 Who boWd bat in my Stirrop, bend like hit 
 Thathathreceiu'd an Almes. Iwillnotdoo't, 
 Leafl 1 furceafetohooor mine owrne truth. 
 
 And by my Bodies aaion, teach my Minde 
 A mon inherent Balenefie. 
 
 Volum, At thy choice then: 
 To begge of thee, it is my more dif-honor, 
 Then thou of them. Corneal! toruinejct 
 Thy Mother rather feefe thy Pride, then feare 
 Thy dangerous StoutnefTe : for I mocke at death 
 With as biggc heart as thou. Do as ihou lift, 
 Thy ValiantneflV was mine, thou fijck'ft it from me : 
 But owe thy Pride thy felfe. 
 
 Ctrit. Pray be content : 
 Mother, I am going to the Market place 
 Chide me no more. lie Mountebanke their Laoes, 
 Cogge their Hearts from them,and come home belou'd 
 Of all the Trades in Rome. Looke.I am go.ng : 
 Commend me ro my Wife, lie returns Confal!, 
 Orneuer truft to what my Tongue can do 
 I'th way of Flattery further. 
 Doyourwill. 
 
 Ctm. Away.the Tribune* do attend you:arr , 
 To anfwer mildely : for they are prepar'd 
 With Accufations, as I heare more ftron* 
 Then are vpon you yet. 
 
 Ctrif. The word is, Mildely. Pray you let vs go, 
 Let them accufe me by invention : 1 
 Will anfwer in mine Honor. 
 
 Mtt. I, but mildely. 
 
 Ctrio. Well mildely be it then, Mildely. Sxuut 
 
 Bn,. In this point charge him home.that he affefts 
 Tyranoicall power : If he euade vs there, 
 Jnforce him with his enuy to the people, 
 And that the Spoil t got on the A*ti*ti 
 Was nc*re diftribured What,will he come ? 
 
 Enter an EJilt. 
 
 Sdilt. Hee's comming. 
 
 Bru. How accompanied? 
 
 Ed.lt. With old MambH.mA thofe Senators 
 That alwayes fauour'd him. 
 
 Siein. Hauc you a Catalogue 
 Of all the Voice* that we tuue procur'd.fet downe by'th 
 
 Edtle. I haue : 'cis ready. (Pole / 
 
 Siein. Haue you collected them by Tribes? 
 
 edtl*. 1 haue. 
 
 Siein. Affemble prefently the people hither : 
 And when they heare me fay, it (hall be fo, 
 I'rh'right and ftrength a'th'Commons : be it either 
 For death, for fine f orBaniflrtment, then let them 
 If I fay Fine,cry Fine; if Death, try Death, 
 Infiflingon theoldeprerogatiue 
 And power i'th rrtnha'th Caufe, 
 
 dile. KhaJlinformetbeiD. 
 
 "Br*. And when fuch time they haue begun to cry, 
 Let them not ceafe. but with a dinne confus'd 
 Inforce the prefent Execution 
 Of what we chance to Sentence 
 fdi. Very well. 
 
 Siein. Make them b ftrong,and ready for this hint 
 When we (lull hap to giu'c them. 
 
 3ru. Go about it, 
 
 Put him to Choller ftrzite, he hath bene vs'4 
 Euer to conquer, and to haue his worth 
 Ofcontradi&ion. Being once chaft, he cannot 
 Bema'd ftgainetoTetnpetance.then befpeakes 
 _ Whaf> 
 
;ing ycur Officers, curhr.g your felues, 
 ofing Lawes with ftroakes.and heerc 
 
 What's in his hean.and that is there which iooke J 
 With vs to breakc his necke. 
 
 othtrs. 
 
 Sicin. WeU,heere he comes, 
 
 Meat. Calmely, I do befeech you. 
 
 Cario. I, as an Hoftler, that fourth pooreft peece 
 Will bearethe Knaue by'th Volume : 
 Th"nonor<iGoddes 
 
 Keepe Rome in fafety, and the Chaites of luflice 
 Supplied with worthy men, plant loue amongs 
 Through our large Temples with j (hewes of peace 
 And not our ftreets with Wane. 
 
 I Sen, Amen,A.mcn 
 
 UUene. A Noble with. 
 
 Enter the Edit* with tht PU6eM*t. 
 
 Sicin. Draw neere ye people. 
 
 Sdtie. Lift to your Tribunes. Audience: 
 Peace I fay. 
 
 Con*. Firftheare me fpeake. 
 
 SoibTri, Well.fay: Peace hoe. 
 
 fait. Shall 1 be charg'd no further then this prefent J 
 Muft all determine heerc ? 
 
 tpicin. I do demand, 
 If you fubmityou to the peoples voices. 
 Allow their Officers, and are content 
 To fuffer lawfull Cenfure for fuch faults 
 As fhalJ be prou'd vpon you 
 
 Cow. I am Content. 
 
 M*e. LoCitizens,hefayes he is Content. 
 The warlike Seruice he ha's done, confider : Thinke 
 Vpon the wounds his body beares, which (hew 
 LJS.eGraues i'thholy Church-yard. 
 
 Cerio. Scratches with Briars, fcarres to moue 
 Laughter onely. 
 
 Mem. Confider further ; 
 That when he fpeftkes no! like * Citizen, 
 You finde him like a Soldier : do not take 
 His rougher Aflions for malicious founds- 
 But as 1 Cay, fuch as become a Soldier, 
 Rather then enuy you. 
 
 Con. Wel!,well,nomore 
 
 Cer,a. What is the manet , 
 That being pafl for Confull with full voyce : 
 ! am fo di(honour'd,ihat the very houre 
 You take it off againe. 
 Sicin. Anfwcrtovs. 
 
 Corn. Say then : 'tis true, I ought fo 
 
 Stcm.We charge you.that you hzue contriu'd to take 
 From Rome all feafon'd Office, and to winde 
 Your felfe into a power tyrannicall, , 
 For which you are a Traitor to the people. 
 
 Corit. How>Ttaytor> 
 
 Msne. Naytemperately : your promife. 
 
 Cono. The fires i'th'loweft hell. Fould in the people : 
 Call me their Traitor, thou iniurious Tribune. 
 V/ithin thine eyes fatetwemyihoufand deaths 
 In thy hands clutchc: astnany Millionsin 
 Thy lying tongue, both numbers. I would fay 
 Thou lyeft vntothee, with a voice as free, 
 As 1 do pray the Gods. 
 
 Sicin, Marke you this P e op' e ? 
 
 sill. To'th'Rocke, toth"Rockcwithhim. 
 
 Sicin. Peace: 
 
 We neede not put new matter to his charge : 
 What you haue feenehim do, and heard him fpeake ; 
 
 OppofingLa 
 
 d heerc def. 
 
 ying 
 
 Thofe whofe great power muft try him. 
 
 Eu'en this fo criminal!, and in fuch capital! kinde 
 
 Deferucs th'extreameft death. 
 
 "Sne t But fmce he hath fetu'd well for Rome. 
 
 Cvrio. What do you prate of Seruice. 
 
 'Brut. I talkeof that, that know it 
 
 Corit. You? 
 
 3foK. Is this the promife that you made your mother. 
 
 Com. Know, I pray you. 
 
 Corio. He know no further ; 
 Let them pronounce the Aeepe Tarpeian death, 
 Vagabond exile, Fleaing, pent to linger 
 But with a gratne a day, I would not buy 
 Their mercie,at the price of one faire word, 
 Nor checke my Courage for what they can gme, 
 To haue'c with faying, Good morrow. 
 
 Sieiv. For that he ha's 
 (As much as in him lies^ from time to time 
 Enui'd againft the people j feehlng meanes 
 To pluck e away their power: as now at laft, 
 Giuen Hoftileftrokes, and that not itubeprefence 
 Of dreaded luftice, buc on the Minifters 
 That doth diftribute it. In the name a*th'people, 
 And in the power ofvstheTribunes, wee 
 (u'n from this inftant) baniih him our Citie 
 In perill of precipitation 
 From ofFthe Rocke Tarpeian, neuer more 
 To enter our Rome gates. I'th 'Peoples natne, 
 I fay it /hall bee fo. 
 
 All It (hall be fo, it (hall be fo : let him away : 
 Hec's banifh'd, and it (hall be fo. 
 
 Com. Heare me my Mafters,and my com, TIC n friends. 
 
 Sifin. He's fentenc'd : No more hearing. 
 
 Com. Let me fpeake: 
 
 I haue bene Confull, and can (hew from Rome 
 Her Enemies markes vpon me. I do loue 
 My Countries good, with a reipe&more tender, 
 More holy, and profound, then mine owne life, 
 My deere Wiues eftimate, her wombes encreafe, 
 And rreafure of my Loyn.es: then if I would 
 Speake that. 
 
 Sicia. We know your drift, Speake what? 
 
 'ru. There's no more to be faid, but he is banifh'd 
 
 iAs Enemy to the people, and his Countrey. 
 It (hall bee fo. 
 
 Ail. Itrhallbefo.itihallbefo. 
 
 dra. You common cry of Curs.whofe breath I hate, 
 As reeke a'th rotten Fennes : whofe Loueslprize, 
 As the dead Carkaftes ofvnburiedmen, 
 That do corrupt my Ayre : I banifrt you, 
 And heere remaine with your vncettainiie. 
 Let cuery feeble Rumor ihake yogr hearts : 
 Your Enemies.with nodding of their Plumes 
 Fan you into difpaire : Haue the power ftill 
 To bani(h your Defenders, till at length 
 Your ignorance (which findes not till ic feele*. 
 Making but teferuation of your felues, 
 Still your owne Foes) deliuer you 
 As moft abated Captiues, to feme Nation 
 That wonneyou without blowes, defpifmg 
 For you the City. Thus I turne my backe; 
 There is a world elfewhere. 
 
 Exeunt Corula>ius t Ceaitanu,lthCumilyt. 
 Tbej atl/bout, audtbroa vf their Copt, 
 
The Tragedie offoriofanus. 
 
 Of the warres futfets, logo roue with one 
 That's yet vnbruis'd : bring me but cut at gate. 
 Come my Tweet wife, my deereft Mother.and 
 My Friends of Noble touch when I am forth, 
 Bid me farewell,and fmile. 1 pray you come i 
 While I remaine aboue the ground, you {Kill 
 Heare from me flill, and neuer of me ought 
 But what is like me formerly. 
 UUtiu*. That's worthily 
 As any eare can heare. Comer's not wcepe. 
 If I could (hake ofTbwt one feuen yecres 
 From thefcold armes and leggcs, by the good Gods 
 lid whh thce, euery focr. 
 
 C*rio. Giue me thy hand, come. Sxttum 
 
 Eater the two Tnhaut, Siciniitt^tJ'SrtitMt, 
 
 wubtbeEdile. 
 
 5c.Bid them all home.he's gone: & wee'J no further 
 The Nobility ate vexcd,whom we ec haue fidcd 
 Inhisbehalfe. 
 
 jSrm. Now we haue fhewne our power. 
 Let v fecme humbler after it is done, 
 Then when it was a do o ing, 
 
 Sic,* Bid them home: fay their great enemy is goat 
 And thcy.ftand in their ancient flrength. 
 
 2V. Difmifle them home. Here comes his Mother 
 
 Ediie. The peoples Enemy is gone,is gone. 
 
 txfl Our enemy is binifn'd.hc is gone: Hoo,oo. 
 
 Stria. Go fee him out at Gatcs.snd follow him 
 As he bath follow'd you, with all defpight 
 Giue him deferu'd vexation. Let a guard 
 Attend vs through the City. 
 
 AIL Come.comejet * fee him out at gates,come: 
 The Gods prcferue our Noble Tribunes.come. Exaut. 
 
 dftus Quartus. 
 
 Enter CorieLmu yol*m*ut t Vtrgdia, Meirenna, Cnrn, 
 wttb tbejong NobUuy of Rome. 
 
 Corto.Come Icaueyour tearc$:a brief farwel:thebeafl 
 With many heads butts me away. Nay Mother, 
 Where is your ancient Courage ? You were vs'd 
 To fay.Extreamuies was the trier of fpirits, 
 That common chances. Common men coutd bcare, 
 That when the Sea wai calmc, all Boats alike 
 Shew'd Maftcrfhip in floating. Fortunes blowes, 
 When moft ftrooke home, being gentle woundcd,craues 
 A Noble cunning. You were vs'd to load me 
 With Precepts thai would make inuincible 
 The heart that conn'd them. 
 
 firj. Oh heauens.'Oheauens.' 
 
 Cfif. Nay, 1 prychec woman. 
 
 fo/.Now the Red Peirilence ftrike al Trades in Rome, 
 And Occupations pehfh. 
 
 forto. W hat .what, what : 
 I fhall be lou'd when 1 am lack'd. Nay Mother, 
 Refume that Spirit, when you were wont so fay, 
 if you had beene the Wife of Hercultt, 
 Six of his Labours youl'd haue done, and fau'd 
 Your Husband fo much fwet. CeminiiUf 
 Droope not, Adieu: Farewell my Wife,my Mother, 
 He do well yet. Tliou old and true Aftnfxitu, 
 Thy teares arc falter then a yonger mans, 
 And venomous to thine eyes. My (fometime)Generall, 
 L haue feene the Sterne, and thou haft oft beheld 
 Heart-bardning fpe&acles. Tell thefe fad women, 
 Tis fond to waile ineuitable flrokcs. 
 A 'tis to laugh at 'em My Mothcr.you wot well 
 My hazards ftill haue beene your folace,and 
 Belceu't not lightly, though I go alone 
 Like to a lonely Dragon, that his Ferine 
 Makes fcar'd,and taik'd of more then frcne : your Sonne 
 Will or exceed the Common.or be caught 
 With cautclousbaits and practice. 
 
 Volum. Myfirftfonne. 
 Whether will thou go ? Take good Ccmtnu* 
 With thee awhile : Determine on fome courfe 
 More then a wilde exposure, to each chance 
 That ftar-t'si'th'way before thee. 
 
 Corta. O the Gods! 
 
 Cffw.I'c follow thre a Meneth, deuife with thee 
 Where thou fhalt reft, that thou may'ft heare of vs, 
 And we of thee. Soifthetimethruftfcrth 
 Acaufe for thy Repeale, we ftiall not fend 
 O're the v aft world, to feeke a (ingle man, 
 And toofe aduaocage, which coth euct coole 
 hh'sbfence of the needer. 
 
 Ctrit. Fare ye well: 
 Thou hafiyeares vpon thecuwd ihou art tee rcH 
 
 Sin*. Let's not meet her. 
 
 "Brut Why? 
 
 Stein. They fay fhe's mad, 
 
 "Brut They hao tane note of vs:keepe on your way 
 
 Voltsm. Oh y'are well met : 
 Th'hoorded plague a'th'Gods requit your looc. 
 
 TMtnen Peace.peace.be not Co loud. 
 
 ValnM. If that \ could for weeping,you fhould r.eare 
 Nay.snd you fhall heare fome. Will you be gone i 
 
 Vtrg. You fhall flay too . I would 1 had the power 
 To fay Co to my Husband. 
 
 Sinn. Are you mankinde ? 
 
 Palum. Ifoole,$thataftiae. Note but this FooJe, 
 Was not a man my Father? Had'ft thou Foxfhip 
 To baniih him th*t ftrcokemore blowes for Rome 
 Then thou haft fpoken words. 
 
 Stem. OhbleflcdHcauens! 
 
 Velum. Moe Nobie bJovses, then ener $ wife woids. 
 And for Rornes good, lie tell thee what .-yet goe : 
 Nay but thoo (halt ftay too : 1 would my Sonne. 
 Were in Arabia.and thy Tribe before him, 
 His good Swotd in his hand. 
 
 Stem. What then? 
 
 Vtrg . What then? Hetld make an end of thy pofltriry 
 
 1'clxm. Baftards.aod all. 
 Good man, the Wounds that he does beare for Rome ? 
 
 Mean. Come.come.peace. 
 
 Stci. I would he had continued to his Country 
 As he began.and not vnknit himfelfe 
 The Noble knot he made. 
 
 Bra. 1 would he had. 
 
 Volxm I would he had ? Twas you incenfl the table 
 Cats, thar can iudgeasfidy of his worth, 
 As I can of thofe Myfteries which heaucn 
 Will not haue earth to know. 
 
 na. Pray let's go. 
 
 f-'fkm. Now pray fir get you gone. 
 Y?u haue done a brsu; deede : Ere you go, heare this : 
 - doth theCapitoH xceede 
 ;il hioufe in Rome; fofarrc my Sonne 
 
The Tragedie of Coriolanus. 
 
 This Ladies Husband bceie ; thw (do you fee) 
 Whom you haue banuVd,does exceed you ell. 
 
 Tint. Wdl.well.wec'l leaue you. 
 
 Sitm. Why ftay we to be baited 
 With one that wants het Wits. Exit Tr&untr. 
 
 Velum. Tike my Prayers with you. 
 I would the Gods had nothing clfe to do, 
 [juctoconfirmemyCurffcs. Could Imeete 'cm 
 [Jut once a day, it would vndogge my heart 
 Of what lyes heauy too't. 
 
 Me*t. Yonhaue to! J them home. 
 r.d by my troth you haue caufe : you'l Sup wkh me. 
 
 Volttm, Angers my Meaie : 1 foppe vpon my felfe, 
 And fo (hall ftcrue with Feeding : Coir>e,l' go. 
 Leant this faint-puling, and lament as I do, 
 J-s Anger, /ro-like : Come,come,cotne. xtu*t 
 
 Menu- Fie,fie,6e. Exa. 
 
 E tier a Kfttrun, and a Volet . 
 
 Rem. I know you well fir, and you know mce: your 
 name I thmkc is Afamn. 
 
 Voice. It is fo fir, truly I haue forgot you. 
 
 Rim. I am a Roman, and my Setuices re as you are, 
 againft 'em. Know you me yet. 
 
 Vvlct. Nictauir:no. 
 
 Rm. The fa me fir. 
 
 Volte. You had more Beard when I laftfawyou, but 
 yonr Fauour is well appear'd by your Tongue. What'i 
 the Nc we in Rome : 1 haueaNote from the Volcean 
 (rate to find c/ou out there. Youhaue well fauedmeea 
 dayes iaorney. 
 
 Ttyn. There hath betme in Rome Itrannge Infurrec^i- 
 oos : The people, agajoft die Semtours, Patricians , and 
 Nobles. 
 
 ft!. Hath bin; is it ended then? Our State thinks not 
 fo, they are in a roofl warlike preparation^ hope to corn 
 vponthem,in ibebeatc of their diuifion 
 
 Rom, The mame blaze cf it i pa(t, but a fmiil thing 
 would make it frame againe. For the Nobles receyuefo 
 to heart, the Baoifhment ot'that worthy Cerntanut, that 
 they are in a ripe aptudTe, to take al power from the peo- 
 ple, and roplucke from them their Tribunes for eurr . 
 This lyes glowing I cao tell you.andi* aicoft mature for 
 che violent breaking out. 
 
 Fo/. Canolaniu Bani/bt ? 
 
 T^m. BanJh'dfir. 
 
 VL You will be welcome with this intelligence /V<. 
 taw. 
 
 Ren. The day femes well for them now. I haue heard 
 it faide, :h firteft time to corrupt a mans Wife, is when 
 (hee't fthe out with her Husband. Your Noble Tullut 
 Aufii&M* well appearc well in tbefe Warres, his great 
 Oppofci CertektHiu being aow innorcquefrof his coon- 
 trcy. 
 
 fob*. He cannot choofc : I am raoft fortunate, thus 
 accidentally to encounter you. Youhaue ended my Bu- 
 fw<fie,and I will merrily accompany you home. 
 
 Rma, ] fhall becweene this and Suppc^tell youmofl 
 flfange things fiom Rome : all tending to the good of 
 their AduerUries. Haue you an Army ready fay yoo ? 
 
 Pel. A moftRoyall one: ThcCenturions, anduieir 
 charge* <Jiftmc3lybi)leucd already in th'entenainment, 
 aor! to be on foot at an houres warning. 
 
 Rim I am ioyfull to heare of tneir readinefTe.and am 
 the man I ibmke, that (hall fct them in prefent,A#ion.Si> 
 Gf f b)nily well mct^nd moft glad of your Company. 
 Vltt. You take my part from me fa, I bauc the moB 
 
 caufe to be glad of yours. 
 
 Rem. Well, let j go together,. 
 
 Enter Constanta mmcme Apparrdl, tof. 
 
 Ciffu. A goodly Cry is this ^ntium. Citty, 
 'Tis I that made thy Widdowes: Manyenheyre 
 Of thefc faire Edifices fore my Wsrres 
 Haue I heard groznc,and drop : Then know rnj? not, 
 Leafl that thy Wtues with Spits, and Boyes with ftones 
 In puny Battell flay roe. Saucyour. 
 E.mcf* Citizen. 
 
 Cit. And you. 
 
 Corn. Dircft me,if it be yoor will, where great e^Vf- 
 pdiiu lies : Is he m dnttum t 
 
 C,t. He i s> and Feafts the Nobles of the State, at his 
 houfe this night. 
 
 terto. Which is hii houfc.be fceeb you.' 
 
 Ctt. This heere before you. 
 
 Ctirto. Thankeyoufir.fattweH. EXH Citiesn 
 
 Oh World, thy flippery turner ! Friendf now faft fworn, 
 Whofc double bofomcs feemes to weare orve heart 
 Whofc Houres. whofe8cd,whofe Meaie and Exercifc 
 Are Pill together : who Twin (is 'twcre;in Loue, 
 Vnfcparablc, foall within this houre, 
 Oa a diftV ntion of a Doit, brcakc out 
 To bittcrcfl Enmity : So fcllcfl Foes. 
 WhofePaffions, and v/hofe Plots haue broke that Qccp 
 To take the one the other, by fome chance, 
 Some mcke not worth an Egge, rtiall grow deere fhends 
 And iotcr-ioynetheir yfTucj. So with me, 
 My Birth. place haue I, and my loucsvpon 
 This EnemieTowne : lie enter, ifhc flay me 
 He docs faire luftice.- if he giucmcwsy. 
 lie do his Country Scroicc. Exit, 
 
 Affickff>lfjes. Enter & Strungman. 
 
 \Ser. Wine, Wine, Wine; What feruic*iibeerc ? 1 
 t'ninke our Fellowet are aflccp*. 
 
 fitter another Serutngmon. 
 
 i ->fr. Where's fonei-.mif M.c&is for him.- Cci*t. Ext: 
 Enter Corteifsm. 
 
 Ctrio. A goodly Houfe : 
 
 The Fcall fmds well : but I appearenotitXeaGocft. 
 Enter tbffirft Sertungujon. 
 
 1 ^r. What would you baue Fnend?whicc are you? 
 Here'inopliceforyou: Pray gotothcdootc? Exit 
 
 Cmo. I-haue deferu'd ao better cntertatoriJeit^ b. 
 ing Ora&ntM. Enter fecsnd Servant. 
 
 z Ser. Whence arc you fir ? Ha's the Porter bis eyes hi 
 his head, that he giucs entrance to fucb Companions > 
 Pray get you ou~ 
 
 Curia. Away. 
 
 a c *r. A way? Get you away. 
 
 Certa. Now th'ar: trout) lefome. 
 
 2 Ser. Arc you fo braue: He haoe you taikt with anon 
 
 Enter % Sermngmm t tlrt \ mestrbim* 
 
 $ What Fellowes this? 
 
 i A ftraoge ooe as eun I look'd onh I caoooc get him 
 out o't h'houfc : Pry thee call my Mafter to him. 
 
 7 Whn baue you to do here fetipw? Pray you auold 
 thehoufe. 
 
 Ctrio. Let me but ftand^t will not hurt yoor Harth. 
 
 j What are you? 
 
 Cora. A Gentleman. 
 . 3 Amarallouspoorsooe. 
 
 Cario. True/olam. 
 
 $ Prey ycupooreGenikmaOttakevpfixne other ft- 
 
The Tragedie of Coriolanus. 
 
 ion : Heerc's no place for you,pray you auoid: Come. 
 
 Carte. Follow your Fuaftion,go,3nd batten on colde 
 >it*. P*fat k,m tnmyfrcmbim. 
 
 ; What you will not? Prythee tell my Maitter what 
 ftrangeGoell he haS heere. 
 
 Z And! (ball. Exit fecimlSerut*gm*r>. 
 
 ? W here dwel'fl thou? 
 
 Cori. Vndcr the Canopy. 
 
 3 Vndcr tbc Canopy ? 
 
 Cm*. I. 
 
 3 Where's that? 
 
 Ctrtf. I'th City of Kites and Crowe*. 
 
 3 Ith City of Kites and Crowes ? What an Afle it is, 
 hen thou dwci'ft with Dawes too ? 
 
 Carto. No, I fetue not thy Matter. 
 
 3 How fir? Do you meddle with my Matter? 
 
 Corn*. J.tisaohoneflcrferuicc, then ro trc-ddle with 
 hy Miftris : Thou prat'ft.and prat'ft, feme with thy tren- 
 cher : Hence. %<"*" h "* *""J 
 Enter jlufpJim with the SrruiHgauw. 
 
 j*}*f. Where is this Fellow* 
 
 z Herefu, Tdehauc beaten him like a dogge, but for 
 lilturbing the Lords within. 
 
 f ///.Whence com'ft thou? What woldft ^?Thy name? 
 ,Vhy fpeak ft not? Speakc man : Whai's thy name ? 
 
 Carlo. If TV/*/ not yet thou know'ft me, and feeing 
 me, doft not thinke me for the man I am, neceffitic com- 
 mands tne name my felfe. 
 uf. What isthynpme? 
 
 orto.jA name vnmubcall to the Voluans eares,| 
 And rmfh in found co thine. 
 
 Atf. Say.xvhat's thy name ? 
 "houhaft aGnmappaiance.and thy Face 
 icarcs a Command in't : Though thy Tackles tome, 
 ['uoufhew'fte Noble VefTell: Whjt's thy name? 
 
 ffrio. Prtpirc chy brow tofrownc-.knowll y 1 me yet? 
 *f. I know theenocPThy Namcf 
 trio My name 15 Caim {JMarnua, who hath done 
 fo thec particularly, and to all the Voices 
 Jreat hurt aod MHc/hiefe : thereto wunefle may 
 <y Surname Ctrilan*t. The pairjf/ull Srruice, 
 The extreme Dangers ,and the droppes of Blood 
 lied for my thankleffeCouncry.aiereqimted : 
 Jut with that Surname, a good mennonc 
 And vmoeffe of the Malice and Difpleafure 
 Which thoa fhould'O beireme.only ihac name rcmami. 
 The Cruelty and Enuy of rhe peop le, 
 icrmitted by out dafiard Nobles, who 
 Jaueall forfooke me, hath deuoor'd the reft : 
 
 fuffit'd me by th'voyce of Sizuesio be 
 -loop'dout of Rome. Now this extremity, 
 f-Jach brought me tothy Harth.not out of Hope 
 'Mifkal(cmennt)tofaue my lite : for if 
 [ had tcar'd death, of ill the Men i ih'World 
 I would haiK voided thee. But in mcere fpigni 
 TobctuDqu'it of thofcmy Banifherj, 
 Sand I before thee heetc : Then if thou haft 
 A hca.tt of wreake in thce, thai wilt reucngc 
 THme owne particular wrongs, and ftop thofe maimfs 
 Of fhaniefeene through thy Couotty.fpeed thceflraight 
 And mekemy mifery feruethy turne i So vfe il, 
 Trut my tcuengefullSeruices may proue 
 AiBencrimotSee. For 1 wll fight 
 Agamft my CinkredCoumrey,withtheSpltrene 
 Of all the voder Fiends. Bui if fo be, 
 Thou djr'ft ai t o-j, ;nd thai to prcuernore Fortunes 
 
 Th'art ty i'd, then in a wotd, I alfo am 
 Longer to liuc rnofl wearie : and prefcnt 
 My throat to thee, and to thy Ancient Malice : 
 Which not to cut,would (hew thee hut a Foole, 
 Since I haue euer followed thee with hate. 
 DrawncTunnetofBloodoutofthy Count rieibrcft, 
 And cannot Jme but to thyfhame^vnJefTe 
 It be to do thec feruice. 
 
 Each word thou haft (poke,liath weeded from my heart 
 
 A roote of Ancient Entsy. Iflupjter. 
 
 Should from yond clo\vd fpeake diuine things, 
 
 And fay 'tis true; 1'denot bckeue them more 
 
 Then thee all-Noble Mono*. Let me twine 
 
 Mine armes about that body,whcre againft 
 
 My grained Afh an hundred timei hath broke, 
 
 And fcarr d the Moonc with fplinten : heercl deep 
 
 The Anuile of my Sword, and doconteft 
 
 As hotly,and as Nobly with thy Louc, 
 
 A eucr in Ambitious ftrength, 1 did 
 
 Contend againft thy Valour. Know thou firft, 
 
 I lou'd the Maid I married : ncuer man 
 
 Si gh'd truer breath But that I fee thec heere 
 
 Thou Noble thing, more dances my rapt heart, 
 
 Then when 1 firf) my wedded Mjftris law 
 
 Beftnde my Thre/hold. Why, thou Mars I tell die*, 
 
 We haueaPoweronfoote :andl hadpnrpofe 
 
 Once more to,hew thy Target fromihy Brawoe, 
 
 Or loofe mine Arme for'c.:Thou haft beate mec out 
 
 Twelue fcuerall times, a nd J hsuc nightly fmce 
 
 Dreamt of encounters 't wixt thy felfe and me : 
 
 We haue beene dowtic *9gethcr mmy flcepe, 
 
 Vnbuckling Hclmcs.fifting each others Throat, 
 
 And wak'd hatfe dead wnh nothing. Worthy Martuit, 
 
 Hadwc no other quarrull clie to Rome, but that 
 
 Thou art thence Bjmfh'd, we would muftcr all 
 
 From twelue.to fenentie : and powring Wirrc 
 
 Into the bowels of vngratefull Rome, 
 
 Like a bold Flood o're-beate. Ohcomo.go in, 
 
 And t akc our Friendly Senators by'th'hand* 
 
 Who now arc heere, taking thnr Icaues of mec, 
 
 Who am prepar'dagainll your Tcrruoijcj, 
 
 Though not for Rome it felfe. 
 
 Certo. You blefTe roe Cods. 
 
 Auf. Therefore moft abfolutc Sir ,if thou wilt baue 
 The leading ofthmeowne Reucngct, take 
 Tb'one haue o^my Commi(Tior),and fct dc vvne 
 As beft thou art expericnc d,fmce thou know 1^ 
 Thy Countries ftrength and weakneffe, thine own waics 
 Whether rokoockc againft theGates of Rome, 
 Orrudely vifit them >n parts remote, 1 
 To fright them, ere deOroy. Butcomem, 
 Let me commend thee firft, to thofc that {hall 
 Sy ye* toihy defires. Athoufand velcomci, 
 And more a FnenJ,ilienerean Enemic, 
 Yet jaart,m (hit was much Your hand: moft welcome. 
 
 ExutHt 
 
 I Heere's a ftrjnge alteration 
 
 i By my hand, I had thoght to haue rtrolcen him with 
 a Cudgcll,and yet my minde gauc roe, his cloathcs mde 
 a falff report of him. 
 
 i What an Arme he haSj he turn'd me about with his 
 finger and his ihumbe.as one would let vp a Top. 
 
 3 Nay, 1 knew by his face that there was force-thing 
 in him. He had fir,a kinde of face me thought, I cannut 
 
 tell 
 
The Tragedie c/Coriotanus. 
 
 ceu now to tearme iu 
 
 I He had (.looking * s it were, would I were bang'd 
 
 I 1 thought there was more in him,then I could think. 
 t So did ],I)e be fworne: He is /Imply the rareft man 
 
 th-world. 
 
 i I thioke he is : but z greater foldier then he, 
 ou wot one. 
 i WhomyMafterr- 
 t Nay, it's no matter for ihat. 
 * Worth fix on him. 
 
 i Nay not foneither: but I take him to be (he greater 
 Soaldiour. 
 
 a Faith looke you.one cannot tell how to fay that:foi 
 e Defence of a Towne,ourGenerall i$ excelleni. 
 I I.andforanaflaulttoo. 
 
 Enter the third Serumgmaa. 
 
 5 OhSlaues.Icantellyou Newes,NewsyouRafcals 
 Tletb. Wh at, what.what? Let's partake. 
 3 i would not be Roman of all Nations ; 1 had as 
 le be a condemn'd man. 
 Both. Wherefore? Wherefore? 
 5 Why here's he that was wont to th vvacke our Ge- 
 net all, Cairn ^Martnu. 
 
 i Why do you fay, ihwacke our GeoeraJl ? 
 3 Idonot fay thwackeour General!, but he was al. 
 wayes good enough for him 
 
 X Come. we are fellcwes and friends : he was euer too 
 rd for him, I haue heard him fay fo himfclfe. 
 
 I He was too hard for him direflly, to fay the Troth 
 on'c before CuritUt, he fcotcht him t and notcht him like a 
 "arbinado. 
 
 a AndheehadbinCanniballygiuen, hee might haue 
 >oyld and eaten him too. 
 i But mote of thy Newes. 
 
 3 Why he is fo made on hcere within, as if hee were 
 Son and Heireto Mrs,fet at vpper end o'ch'Table : No 
 quefiion sikt him by any or the Senators, but they Rand 
 >'; Id before him. Our General! himielfe makes a Miftris 
 of him, Sanctifies himfclfe with's hand, and turnes vp the 
 white o'th'eye to his Difcourfc. Buc the bottome of ihe 
 tfewes is.outGenerall is cut rth'middle,& but one halfe 
 ofwhathewasyeftcrday. For the other ha's halfe, by 
 the intreaty and graunt of the whole Table. Hee'l go he 
 fayes,and lole the Porter of Rome Gates by th'carcs. He 
 will mowe all do wne before him) andleauehis paffage 
 poul'd. 
 
 a And he's as like to do\,as any man I can imagine. 
 3 Doo't? he will doo't : for look you fir,he has as ma- 
 ny Friends as Enemies : which Friends fir as it were,durft 
 not (looke you fir) (hew themlelues (as we terme it) hii 
 Friendf,while(the'sinDire&iiudc. 
 t Dirc&tude? What's that I 
 3 But when they (hall fee fir.his Creft vp againe.and 
 the man in blood, they will out of their Burrougbes (like 
 Conies after Raine) and reuell all with him. 
 I Bat when goes this forward 
 3 Tomorrow, today, prefently, you/nail haue the 
 Drum ftrooke vp rhisafternoone : Tts as it were a parcel 
 of their Pcaft,and to be executed ere they wipe their lips, 
 i Why then wee (hall haue a ftirring World tgaine 
 This peace is nothing, but to ruft Iron, encreafe Taylors, 
 and breed Ballad-makers. 
 
 i LetmehaueWatrefayl, it exceeds peaceas farre 
 as day do s night t Ir'sfprightly waiking,audible,and full 
 ofVent. Peace, Uv-ry Apoplexy, Lethargic, mull d, 
 deafe, fleepe, mfenfible, a getter of more baftard Chil- 
 
 dren, then warres a deftroyer of men. 
 
 i Tis fo.and as wanes in fome fort may be faide to 
 be a Rauifher, fo it cannot be denied, but peace is a p teal 
 maker of Cuckolds. 
 
 i I,and it makes men hate one another. 
 
 1 Reafon.becaufe they then leffe neede one another -. 
 The Warres for my money. I hope to fee Romanes as 
 heape as Volcians. They arc rifing they arc rifmg. 
 
 "Both. In, in, in, in. Exawt 
 
 ciit. We heare not of him.neither need we fear him, 
 -lis remedies are tame, the prcfent peace, 
 And quietne(Te of the people.which before 
 Were in wilde hurry. Heere do we make his Friends 
 Jlufh, that the world goes well : who rather had, 
 Though they themfelues did fuffer by 't, behold 
 )ifleniious numbers peftring ftreets, then Jee 
 Our Tradefmen iinging in their (bops,zod going 
 About their Functions friendly. 
 
 Enter iJMsntniw. 
 
 Bru. We flood too't in good time. Is this Meeauur? 
 
 Sici*. 'Tis he.'tis he : O he is grown moft kind of late: 
 HaileSir. Mere. Hailetoyonboth. 
 
 Sicia. Your Corielanm is not much mift, but with his 
 : rtends : the Commonwealth doth ftand, and fo would 
 do,were he more angry at it. 
 
 Mene, All's well, and might haue bene much better, 
 fhc could haue temporiz'd. 
 
 Stein. Whet e i s he.heare you ? 
 
 Mne. Nay I heare nothing: 
 -lis Mother and his wife, heare nothing from Him, 
 Enter tfiftterfettre Cittx.ens. 
 
 jlll. The Godsprcierue you both. 
 
 Sicm. Gooden our Neighbours. . 
 
 TSr*. Gooden to you aU,gooden to you all. 
 
 t Our felues.our wiues.and children, on out knees, 
 Are bound to pray for you both. 
 
 Stem. Liue.and thriac. 
 
 Bra. Farewell kindt- Neighbours : 
 We wiAn Canoltuntt had lou'd you as we did. 
 
 AU. Now the Gods keepeyou. 
 
 BothTri. Farewell.farewell. Exetat Citintni 
 
 Stem. This isa happier and more comely time, 
 Then when thefe Ftllowes ran about the ftreets, 
 Crying Confufion. 
 
 "Brm. CAM Marttw wa 
 A worthy Officer i'th'Warrc.bttt Infolent, 
 O'recome with Pride, Ambitious,paft all thinking 
 Selfe-louing. 
 
 5o.And afFcfting one foleThrone,without affiftS 
 
 iJMene. I thioke not fo. 
 
 S>c,n. We (hould by this,to all our Laroentton, 
 If he had gone forth Confull,found it fo. 
 
 "Srtt. The Gods haue well preoented it,and Rome 
 Sits fafe and (rill,without him. 
 
 vdiie. Worthy Tribunes, 
 There is a Slaue whom we haue put in prifoa, 
 Reports the Voices with twofeueraJl Powcrt 
 Are entredin the Roman Territories, 
 And with the deepeft malice of the Warre, 
 D eRroy , what lies before 'em. 
 
 Men*. 'InAtfikta. 
 Who hearing of our TAarHtu Baniihment, 
 Thrufts forth his homes againe into the world 
 Which were In.flit i!'d,wh-n Matim (load for Rome, 
 
\ndd\ult 
 
 The TrageeSg of Coriolanus. 
 
 not once peepeout. 
 
 . ,. 
 
 liru Go fee this Rutnorcr whipt, it cannot be, 
 The Voice* date breake with vs. 
 
 Mtnt. Cannot bt? 
 We haue Record, that very well it can, 
 And three examples of the like, bath beene 
 Within my Age. But reafon with the fellow 
 tefore youpunifh him, where he heard this. 
 Leaft you fhatl chance to whip your Information, 
 And beate th; Meflenger.who bids beware 
 Of what it to be dreaded. 
 
 Sicin. Tell not me : Tknow this cannot be. 
 Bn. Not poffible. 
 
 Enff & Mejenger. 
 
 Mif. The"NobU in great earneftnefle are going 
 All to the Senatc-hoofe : fome newes it comming 
 "hat turnes their Countenances. 
 
 Sitin. Tisth'uSlaue: 
 
 Go whtp him fore the people* eyes : His raifing, 
 Nothing but his report 
 
 Mtf. Yes worthy Sir, 
 The Slaues report is feconded,and more 
 liotefearfullisdeliuer'd. 
 Serin. Wht more feaiefull* 
 Mef. It is fpoke freely out of many mouths, 
 low probable I do not know, that Martiw 
 oyn'dwith A*jp<tiui, leads a power gainft Romt, 
 ^nd vowes Rcucnge as fpaciout, as betwecne 
 fheyong'ft and oMeft thing, 
 Sic*. This is mofl likely. 
 It. Rais'd onely.that the weaker fort may wifh 
 Good Martiui home agamc* 
 Stem The very trickeon'c. 
 Mm. Thmsvnlikely, 
 He,and ^ufiJiui can no mote atrone 
 Then nolcm'ft Contrariety. 
 
 nttr nftftngtTt 
 
 tf You are fent for to the Senate 
 A fearefutl Army, led by Caiui Martit/t, 
 AfTbeiated with JafftJtiu, R ages 
 Vpon our Territories.and haoe already 
 O're-bome their way.confunVd with fire.and tooke 
 What lay before them. 
 
 Eater Ctmimui 
 
 Cam. Oh youhauc made good worke. 
 TAen*. What newes ?Wht newes? 
 Com. You haue holp to rauifh your owne daughters^ 
 To melt the Cttty Leades vpon your pates, 
 To fee your Wiucs difhonour'd to your Nofes. 
 Mtnt. Whit's the newes? What' the newes? 
 Ctm. Your Temples burned in their Ciment, and 
 Your Fianch'fes, whet con you flood, confin'd 
 Into an Augors boare. 
 
 X** Ptay now .your Newes : 
 
 You haue made faire worke I Teare me : pray your n*wes, 
 If M/a-tixi fhould be ioyn'd with Volccans. 
 
 CM If ? He is their God , he leads them like a thing 
 Made by fome other Deity then Nature, 
 That fhp$ man Better : and they follow him 
 Againfi vs Brats, with no IciTc Confidence, 
 Then Boy es purfuing Summer Butter-flies, 
 Or Butchers killing Fly cs. 
 
 laevf- You haue made good worke, 
 You and your Apron men t you.that Rood fotntich 
 Vpon the voyccof occupation, and 
 
 The breath ofGarltcke-aters. 
 
 Com. Heel (hake your Rome about your earet. 
 
 Mtnt. As Hercvlet did Ihakedowne MeJlow Fruue 
 You haue made faire worke. 
 
 Brut. But is this true fir ? 
 
 Coir,, J, and you'llooke pale 
 Before you finde it other. All the Regions 
 Do fmilingly Reuolt, ard who rcfifts 
 Are mock'd for valiant Ignorance, 
 And perifh conftant Fooles: who is't can blarne him > 
 Your Enemies and his, finde fomething in him. 
 
 Mew,. We are all vndone, vnleffc 
 TheNoble man haue mercy. 
 
 Com. WhoAiallajkeit? 
 The Tribunes cannot doo't for ftiame ; the people 
 Dcferue fuchpitty of him, as the Wolfe 
 Doe's of the Shepheards t For his beft Friends, if they 
 Should fay be good to Rome, they charg'd him.euen 
 As thofe fhould do that had deferu'd his hue, 
 And therein fhew'd like Enemies. 
 
 <J*&. Tis true,ifhe were putting to my houfe.the brand 
 That fr.ouM confume it, 1 haue not the fate 
 To fay, befeech you ceafe. You haue made faire hands, 
 You and your Crafts.you haue crafted fatre. 
 
 Com. You haue brought 
 A Trembling vpon Rome, fuch as was neuer 
 S'jnc jpeable of helpe. 
 
 T'i. Say not. we brought it. 
 
 Mt*t. HowfWas'twefWelou'dhim, 
 Bui like Beafb, and Cowardly Nobles, 
 Gaue way vnco your Clutters, who did hoott 
 Him out o'th'Citty. 
 
 frm. Butlfeare 
 
 They 1 roare him in againe. Tullus jivffubut, 
 The fecond name of men, obeyes his points 
 Asif he were his Officer : Deipcrauon, _ 
 Js all the Policy, Strength,and Defence 
 That Rome can make again ft them. 
 
 Enter a Trecfc f Cittutnt. 
 
 Meat Heere come chc Clufters. 
 And is jlujftdita with him .' You are (hey 
 That made the Ay re vnwholfome, when you caft 
 Your (linking, greafie Caps.in hooting 
 Al Cernlamu Exile. Now he's comming, , 
 And not a haire vpon a Souldicrs head 
 Which will not proue a whip : As many Coxcombes 
 A* you threw Caps vp,will he tumble downe, 
 And pay you for your voyccs. 'Tis no matter. 
 If he could burne vs all into cue coale, 
 We haue deferu'd it. 
 
 Omnei. Faith.wc heare fearful! Newes* 
 i Cit. For mine owne part. 
 When I faid, bani fh him, I faid 'twas pitty. 
 
 j And fo did I. 
 
 3 And fo did I: and to fay the truth, Co did very ma- 
 ny or' vs. that we did we did for the befl,nd though wee 
 willingly confcnted to his Sanifnmcr-* yn it was againfl 
 our will. 
 
 Ctm. Y'are goodly things.you Voy cei 
 
 "Ment. You haue made good worke 
 You and your cry. Shal's to the Capitol! ? 
 
 Com. Ohl.whatelfe* 
 
 Stem. Go Mailers get you home.be not difmaid, 
 ThefeareaSide,tbit would be glad to haue 
 This truCjVk-hich they fo feeme to feare. Go home, 
 And fhew no figne of Feare 
 
 i Cit 
 
iT, TheGodsbee good to vs: ComeMafierslet's 
 home, ! euer fold we were i'ch wrong, when we banifh'd 
 bun. 
 
 tfo. So did we all. Bur come, let's home. ExitCit. 
 
 Bru. I do not like chit Newes. 
 
 Sitin. Nor I. 
 
 7r. La's to the Capitol! : would halfewy wealth 
 Would buy this for a lye. 
 
 Stria. Pray let's go. Sxtunt Tribunes. 
 
 Enter duffidiiu mth bid Lieutenant. 
 
 Auf. Do they flill flye to'th'Romsn ? 
 
 Liai. I do not know what Witchcraft's in him : but 
 Your Soldiers vfe him as the Grace 'fore meate. 
 Their talke at Table, and their Tbankes at end, 
 And you are darkned in this action Sir, 
 Euenbyyourowne. 
 
 Auf. 1 cannot helpe itrtow, 
 Vnleffebyvfingmeanes I Ume the foote 
 Of our defigne. He beares himfelfe more proudlier, 
 Eueotomy perfon, thro I thought he would 
 When firft I did embrace him. Yet his Nature 
 In that's no Changeling, and I muft cxcvfe 
 What cannot be amended. 
 
 tint. YeilwifhSir, 
 (I osesr.e for your particular) you had not 
 loyn'd in Comroiffion with him > but either haue borne 
 The a&ion of your fdfe, or elfe to him/nad left it foly. 
 
 tsluf. I vnderfland thee weil.and be thou fare 
 When he fhall come to hi* account,he knowcs not 
 What I can vrge agamft him. although it feemes 
 Aod To he t hinkes, and u no Jeffs apparent 
 To th'vulgar eye, that he beares all things fairely : 
 And (hewes good Husbandry for the Vokian State, 
 Fighu Dragon-like, and does aceheeue as foone 
 As dtaw his Sword : yet he bach left vndone 
 That which fhjll bretke his necke, or hazard mine, 
 When ere we come to our account. 
 
 L>tn- Sir, J bcfeech you, think you he'l carry Rome ? 
 
 jluf. All places yeelds to him ere he fusdowne t 
 And iheNobility of Rome.are his : 
 The Senators and Patricians loue him too : 
 The Tribunes are no Soldiers : and their people 
 Will beas rafh in the repeale, as hafty 
 To expell him thence. I thinke hee'l be to Rome 
 As is the Afpray to the Fiftj.who takes it 
 By Soueraigoty of Nature. Firft, he was 
 A Noble feruant to them, but hecoald not 
 Carry hi$ Hooors eeuen : whether 'was Pride 
 Which out of 4ay|y Fortune euer taints 
 The happy man ; whether detefl of Judgement, 
 To faile in the difpofing of thofe chances 
 Which he was Lord of: or whether Nature, 
 Not to be other then one thing, not moouing 
 Fromth'Caske to th'Cufoion : but commanding peace 
 Euen with the fame aufterity and gzrbe, 
 AJ he controll'd the nvarre. Bet one cf thcfe 
 (As he bath fpices of them all) not all, 
 For I dare fo farre free him, made him fear'd, 
 So hated, and fobamJh'd: but h ha's & Merit 
 To choakc it in the vti'nnce : So out Venus, 
 L in th'inrerpTeration of the time. 
 And power vnto it feife moft commeadabis, 
 Hath not a Tombe fo euident as a Chaire 
 T'extoll vhat it hath done. 
 One fire drines out one fire t one Nat'ie^one Naile ; 
 Rights by rights fouler, fttengths by ftrengthf do faile. 
 
 Come let's away: when r<uMtRomeis thine, 
 
 Thou artpeor'ftof allj then fiiortly art thou mine exsum 
 
 Mus Qstintus. 
 
 ', SicintM,Erntni, 
 tbs rvo Tribunes pith other i. 
 
 . "Mann. No, lie not go: you hcare what bebath fa'id 
 Which was fometime his General! : wbc loued him 
 In a moft deere particular. He call'd me Father : 
 But what o'that/Go you that baoifh'd him 
 A M lie before his Ten:, fait downe,and knee 
 The way into his mercy : Nay.if hecoy'd 
 To heare Ctmmim fpeake, He keepe at home 
 Com. He would not fecroe to know me. 
 Menen. Do you heare? 
 
 Com. Yet one time he did call me by my name : 
 I vrg'd our old acquaintance, and the drops 
 That we haue bled together. Coririanta 
 He would not anfwer eoo ; Forbad all Names, 
 He was a kinde?f Nothing, Titlelefle, 
 Till he had forg'd himfelfe z name a'th'firc 
 Of burning Rome. 
 
 Mcr.cn. Why fo : you haue made good worke -. 
 A patre ofTribunes. that haue wrack'd for Rome, 
 To make Coales < heape : A Noble memory. 
 
 Cam. I minded him, how Royafl 'twas to pardon 
 When it was IcfTe enpecled. He replyed 
 It was a barepedtion of a State 
 To one whom they had punifh'd. 
 
 Mtni. Very well, could he fay lefle. 
 Cim. J offered to awaken his regard 
 For's phuate Friends. His anfwer to me was 
 He could not Ray topickethem, in a pile 
 Ofnoyfomemufty Chaffe. He faid, 'twas folly 
 For one poore graine or two, to kaue vnburni 
 And fliil to nofe th'offence. 
 
 Atftisn. Foronepooregraineortwo? 
 I am one of thofe : his Mother, Wife.his ChiJde, 
 And this braue Fellow too : we are the Graincs, 
 You are the mufiy CharTc,and you are fmelt 
 Aboue the Moon e. We muft be burnt for you. 
 
 Siein. Ny,pray be patient : If you refute your ay tie 
 In this fo neoet-needed helpe, yet do not 
 Vpbnid's with our diftrefie. But fure if you 
 Would be your Countries Pleader, your good tongue 
 More then the inftant Armie we can make 
 Might flop our Countryman. 
 UKrw. No: He not meddle. 
 Sicto. Pray you go to him. 
 Trtme, WhatOiooldldor 
 Bn. Onely make trial] what your Leue can do. 
 For Romejtowards Martim. 
 
 iJtom. Wel!,and fay that Martim returne snee, 
 As C<*mm is return'd, vnheardt what then ? 
 But as a disoriented Friend, greefe-fhot 
 With his vnkindncfle. Say t be fo t 
 
 Siein. Yet your eoo4 will 
 
 Muft haue that thankes from Rofne,after the meafure 
 As ya-* intended well. 
 
 Mme. Devndenak't i 
 1 thinke hee'l heare me. Yet to bice his lip. 
 And hutnme t good CaKwj,rach vnhearcs ince. 
 
 cc Kv 
 
tteTmgedieof (jvriolams. 
 
 He was not taken well, he had not din'd, 
 The Veines vnfill'd, our blood is cold^nd then 
 We powtvpon the Morning, arevnapt 
 To glue or to forgiue; but when wehaue flufft 
 The fe Pip^s.and rhefe Conueyances of our blocd 
 With Wine and Feeding, we haue fuppler Soules 
 Then in our PriefMikeFafts: therefore lie waich him 
 fill he be dieted to my rcqueft, 
 Andchenlle fetvponhim. 
 
 "Bra. You know the very rode into his kindnefle, 
 And cannot lofe your way. 
 
 Mene. Good faith lie proue him, 
 Speed how it will. 1 fhsll etc long,hzuc knowledge 
 Ofmyfuccefle. Exit. 
 
 Com. Heel neuer lieste him. 
 
 Sictn. Not. 
 
 Cam. I tell you.he doe's lit in Gold, his eye 
 Red as 'twould burne Rome : and his Iniury 
 The Gaoler to his pitty. I kneel'd before him, 
 Twas very faintly he (aid Rifetdifmift me 
 Thus with his fpeechleffe hand. What he would do 
 He fent in writing after me : what he would not, 
 Bound with an Oath to yceld to his conditions: 
 So that all hope is vaine.vnlefle his Noble Mother, 
 And his Wife,who(as I hcare)meanetofolicitehim 
 For mercy tohisCountrey : therefore lei's hence, 
 And with our faire intreaties haft them on. Extent 
 
 Enter ~Me*enint te the Watch or Guard. 
 
 I. Wat. Stay: whence are you, 
 
 i-Wat. Stand, and go backe. 
 
 yfcfc.You guard like men, 'tis well.But by your leaue, 
 I am an Officer ofState.gc come to fpeak with Cortalanm 
 
 I From whence? Mem. FromRor.je. 
 
 I You may not pafle.you muft returne : our Generall 
 will no more heare from thence. 
 
 a You'l fee your Rome cmbrac'd with fire, before 
 You'i fpeake with Coriolania. 
 
 Titeht. Good my Friends, 
 If you haue herd your General! (alke of Rome, 
 And ofhis Friends there, it ii Lots to Blanket, 
 My name hith touch'ty our cares : it is Mttnine, 
 
 i Beit fo,goback:the venue of your name, 
 Is not heere paflable. 
 
 (Matt. I tell thee Fellow, 
 Thy General! is rny Louet : I haue beene 
 Thebooke ofhis good Ats, whence men baueread 
 His Fame vnparalell'd.Usppely amplified : 
 For I haue euer verified my Friends, 
 [Of whom hee's chcefe) with all the fize that verity 
 Would withoutlapfingfuffer ; Nay,fometime$, 
 Like to a Bowie vpon a fubtle ground 
 I hiue tumbled part the throw : and in his praife 
 Haue (almoft)ftampt the Leafing. Therefore Fellow, 
 Imufthaueleauetopafle. 
 
 I Faith Sir.if you had told as many lies in his bebalfe. 
 a,s you haue vttered words in your own?, you fhould not 
 paflcheeie: no, though it wereasvertuoustolye, as to 
 liuechaftly. Therefore go backe. 
 
 Wew.Prythee feUow,remembermy name is Menenita, 
 alwayes faiionary on the party ofyourGencrall. 
 
 i Howfoeueryou bane bin his Lier, as you fay you 
 haue, I am one that teilmgtrue vnder him, muft fay you 
 cannot pafle. Therefore go backe. 
 
 Mene. H's he din'd can'ft thou tell? For I would not 
 fpeake with him, till aff er dinner. 
 
 t YbuzteaRoman.areyout' 
 
 Mene. 1 am as thy General! is. 
 
 I Then you fhould hate Rome, as, he do's. Can you 
 when you haue pufht out your gates, the very Defender 
 of them, and in * violent popular ignorance, giuen your 
 enemy your fhield, thinke to front his ccoenge* with the 
 eafie groanes of old women, the Virginail Palms oi'your 
 daughters, or with the palfied inutccffion of fuch a de. 
 cay'd Dotaiu as you feerne to he? Can you think to blow 
 out the intended fire.your Ci ty is ready to flame in, with 
 fuch weake breath as this? No,you are deceiu'd, thcrfore 
 backe to Rome,and ptcpa/e for your execution : you are 
 condemn'd.our Generall has fworne you out of rspreeue 
 and pardon. 
 
 2. me. Sirra, if thy Captaine knew I were heere, 
 He would vfe me with eftimation. 
 
 i Come, my Captaine knowcs you not. 
 
 Mene. Imeane thy General!. 
 
 l My Generall tdres not for you. Back I fay,go: leaft 
 I let forth your halfe pinte of blood. Backe/hat's ihe v t- 
 moft of your hauing, backe. 
 
 TWw.'Nay but Fcllow^ellow. 
 
 Enter Ctartoltuttuwith tsfvfuliut. 
 
 Corio. What's the matte r ? 
 
 Mfae.'Now you Companion: lie fay an arrant for you 
 you fhall know now that I am in eftimation. you fh,- 
 percciue, that a lacke gardantcaiuiot office me from my 
 Son Corul,iKut,e,ueff<: but my entertainment with him: it 
 thou ftand'ft not i'lh flate of hanging, or of fome death 
 more long in SpfCbtorfhip.and crueller in furTcring, be- 
 hold now preftntly.and 1 "woond for what's to come vpcn 
 thee. The glotious Gods fit iri hcurcly Synbd about thy 
 particular profperity ,and loue thee no worfe then thy ok 
 Father "MenentHt do's. O my Son, my Son ' thou art pre- 
 paring fire for vs : looke thee, heere's water to quenth it, 
 1 was hardly moued to come to thee : but beeing atfurec 
 none but my fclfe could moue thee ,1 hauebcne blowne 
 out ot your Gates wiih Aghes : and conjure thee to par- 
 don Rome, and thy petitionary Countrimen. The good 
 Gods aiTwage thy wrath, and rurne the dregs ofit, vpon 
 this Varlct heere: This, who like a bjocke hatbdenyed 
 my accede to thee. 
 
 Coriy. Away. 
 
 Me>*. How? A way? 
 
 Certo. Wife, Mother, Child 1 know not My affaires 
 AreSeruantedto others : Though 1 owe 
 My Rf ucnge properly, my re/niiTion lies 
 In Volcean brcfU. That we haue beene familiar, 
 Ingrate forgetfuJneffc fhall poifon rather 
 Then pttty : Note how much, therefore be gone. 
 M me e ares againft your fui tes, are ftronger then 
 Your gates agair.ft my force. Yet for I loucdthce, 
 Take this along, I writ it for thy fake, 
 And would haue fent it. Another word Mtneniut, 
 I will not hcare thee fpeake. This man Aaj't^ttu 
 Was my belou'd In Rome : yet thou bchold'ft. 
 
 Aufid. You kecpe a conftan: temper. 
 Af4aei the Guard and Mentniue. 
 
 I Now fir, is your name Mencnius ? 
 
 ^ 'Tis a fpell you fee of much power: 
 You know the way home sgaine 
 
 i Do you heare how wee arefhem for keeping your 
 greatnelTcbzcke? 
 
 a What caufe do y on thi nke 1 haue to fwoond? 
 
 I neither care forth/world, nor your General: 
 
 Exet&t 
 
 for iuch things as you, I can fcarfe thinke tntr's any,y'srt 
 fo flight. He that hath a wiil tu die by iiiroielit, (Wei ic 
 
The Tragedie of Coriolanus. 
 
 not front another . Let your Generall do his word. Pot 
 you, bee that you are.i Jong ; and your mHery encreafe 
 TOlh your age. I fay toyou.at J was fald to, AwayJE*f 
 
 I A NobleFellowl warrant him. 
 
 The worthy Fellow is ourGerurralHe's the Rock, 
 The Oake not to be windc-fhaken. Exatftteb. 
 
 Enttr Corielania aad Aujtdt**. 
 Ctrto. We will before the walls of Rome to morrow 
 Set downe our Hoaft. My partner in this A&ion, 
 You rnuft report to thVolcian Lords, how plainly 
 5 haue borne this Bufinefle. 
 
 Atif. Oncly their ends yon haue relpec"red, 
 Stoptyour tares again fi the general!, fuite of Rome : 
 Neuer admitted a priuat whifpcr.no not with fuch frend* 
 That thought them fure of you. 
 
 Cone. This lafl old man, 
 Whom with a crack'd heart I haue Tent to Rome, 
 Lou'd me, aboue the raeafure of a Father. 
 Nay godded me indeed. Their lateii refuge 
 Was to fend htm : for whofeold Loue I haue 
 (Though I fhew'd fowreJy to him^ once more offer'd 
 The firfl Conditions which they did refufe. 
 And cannot now accept, to grace him oncly, 
 That thought he could do more .- A very little 
 I haae yeelded too, Frefo frnbaffes.an d Suite*. 
 Nor from the Siite,nor pnuate friends hecrcafter 
 Will I lend care to. Ha?what fliout is thii' Shtut wnhi 
 Shall 1 tx tempted to infringe my vow 
 In thefame time 'tis made? 1 will not. 
 
 Enter rirgfafo!*mi*,Vakrta t jexg TAtrtiiu 
 
 with AtttntUuti . 
 
 My wife comes formoft, thsn the honout'd mould 
 Wherein this Trunke was fram'd, and in her hand 
 The Grandchilde to her blood. But out affe&ion, 
 All bond andpriuiledgeof Nature breaks; 
 Let it be Vertuou j to be Obftinate. 
 What is that Ccrt'fie worth?Or thofeDoues eyei, 
 Which can make Gods forfworne ?I melr,and am not 
 Of ftronger earth then others: my Mother bowes, 
 As if Olympus to a Mole-hill fliould 
 In fupplication Nod : and my yong Boy 
 Hath an Afped of intercefsion, which 
 Great Nature cries, Deny not. Let the Voices 
 Plough Rome, and harrow Italy, lie neuet 
 Be fuch a Gofling to obey inftinct : but frand 
 As if a man were Author of bimfelf ( & knew no other kin 
 
 Virgil. My Lord and Husband. 
 
 Cent. Thefe eyes are not the fame I wore IB Rome. 
 
 Vtrg. The forrow that deliuers vs thus chang'd, 
 Makes you thinke fo. 
 
 Ctrif Like 2 dull Afior now.I haue forgot my part, 
 And I am out, euen to a full Difgrsce. Beft of my FleQi, 
 Forgiue my Tyranny : but do not fey, 
 For that forgiue our Romanes. O a kiiTe 
 Long as my Exile,fweet3$myReuenge! 
 Now by the iealous Queene omeauen, that kifie 
 I carried from thec dcarc ; and my true Lippe 
 Hath Virgin'd it ere fmcc. You Gods, I pray, 
 And the cnoft noble Mother of the world 
 Leaue vnfaluted : Sinke my knee i'th'earth, Kneties 
 
 Of thy dcepe duty, more imprefeion (hew 
 Then that of common Sornes. 
 
 . OhftandvpbleftJ 
 Wh!rft with no fofter Co ftncn then the Flint 
 I kneele befcrs thec, and Tnproperly 
 Shew duty as roiftikcr^ ai! tkUwhtK* 
 
 BetweencthcChilckpind Parent 
 
 Ctria. What's this? your knees to me ? 
 To your Corrected Sonne ? 
 Then let the Pibbles on the hur.gry beach 
 RHop the Starres : Then Jet the mutinous vvmde* 
 Strike the proud Cedars 'gainft the fiery Sun t 
 MurdVing impoiTibiliry, td make 
 What cannot be, flight worke. 
 
 kalian. Thou art my Warnour, Zhopeto frametb 
 Do you know this Lady ? 
 
 Corii. The Noble Si(rerofP^//ca/a; 
 The Moone of Rome : Chafle as the Hide 
 That's curdied by the Froft, from pureft Snow, 
 And hangs on Dions Temple: Deere Vdtna. 
 
 Volum. This is a poore Epitome of yours, 
 Which by th'rnterpretation of full time, 
 Miy fr-.ew like all yourfeife. 
 
 Cor,,. The God of Souldiers : 
 W irh the content of fiipreame loue, informe 
 Thy .thoughts withNobleoeffe, that thou mayft proue 
 To flizme vrivulncrable, and rticke Tth Warres 
 Like a great Sea-marke landing euery flaw. 
 And fauing thofc that eye thee. 
 
 Votum. Youi knee, Sirrah. 
 
 Con, That's my brue Boy. 
 
 PetHm. Euen he,yout wifc,ihis Ladie.and my fclfe, 
 ArcSutomoyou. 
 
 Corie. J bcfeech you peaces 
 Or if you'ldaskc, remember this before; 
 The thing ! haue forfworne to graunt, may neuer 
 Be held by you denials. Do not bid me 
 Difmifie my Soldiers, or capitulate 
 Againe.wiih Romes Mechanickes . Tell me not 
 Wherein I feetne vnnaturall :Dfirs nott'allay 
 My Rages and Reuenges,with your colder reafons. 
 
 yuium. Oh no more^o more : 
 You haue faid you will not grant vs any thing : 
 For we haue nothing elfeto atke, but that 
 Which you deny already: yet we will aske, 
 That jf you fai)? mour requeft, tbebhtne 
 May hang vpon your hardnefle, therefore heare vs. 
 
 Cww. Jiufftditttt and you Voices marke, for wee'l 
 Keare nought from Rome tn priuate. Yourrequeft? 
 
 rdant. Should we be Client & not fpeak.our Raiment 
 And ftatc of Bodies would bewray what life 
 We haue led fince thy Exile. Thinke with thy felfe, 
 How more vnfortunate then all liuing women 
 Are we come hither 5 fince that thy fight, which (hould 
 Makeour cies flow with toy,harts dsoce with comforts* 
 Conftraines them weepe.and fr/ake with feate& forow, 
 Making the Mother, wife^ndChilde to fee, 
 The Sonne, the Huiband,and the Father tearing 
 HisCountricsBowel^out; and topcore we 
 Thine enmities rr.oft capjtall : Thou barr"ft vs 
 Our prayers to the GcxJs,which is a comfort 
 That all but we eniw. For how can we ? 
 Alas! how can we, for our Country pray ? 
 Whereto we are bound, together with thy victory t 
 Whereto we are bound : Alacke.or we muft loof*. 
 The Countrieour deereNurfe,or elfe thy perfon 
 Oar comfort in the Country. We muft ftnde 
 An euiden: Calamity, though we had 
 Cur wi(h, which fide {hould win. Fot either thoit 
 Maft 85 a Forrzjne Recreant be led 
 V7:ch Masaelss through our Areezs, ot eJf 
 rit! v tr<?ade on thv Countries tttine, 
 
 CG * And 
 
And beare the Palme, for hailing brauely died 
 Thy Wife and Children; blood : For my felfe, Sonne, 
 I nurpofe not to waite on Fortune, till 
 Tnefe warres determine : If I cannot perfwadc thee, 
 Rather to fhew a Noble grac$ to both parts, 
 Then fecke the end of one ; thou fhah no fooncr 
 March to aflault thy Coontry, then to veade 
 (Truft too't, thou (halt not) on thy Mothers wcmbe 
 That brought ihee to this world. 
 
 Virg. I,and mine.that brought you forth this boy, 
 To keepe your name huing to time. 
 
 "Sej. A fliall not tread on me : He run away 
 Till 1 am bigger, but then Jlcfighr. 
 
 Crio. Not of a womani tendcrneflc to be, 
 Requires nor Childe.nor womans face to fee : 
 I bnc fate too loaf. 
 
 yl*m. Nay.go not from vs thus : 
 Ifit were fo.that our requcftdid tend 
 To faue the Romanes 1 , thereby to dcftroy 
 The Voices whom you fcrue.you might condemne vs 
 As poyfonous of your Honour. No,or fuite 
 Is that you reconcile them : Whilethe Voices 
 May fay, this mercy we haue fliew'd : the Romanes, 
 This we tecclu'd, and each in either fide 
 Giuc the All-haile to thee', and cry be Bleft 
 For making vpihis peace. Thouknow'ft (great Sonnc) 
 The end of Wanes vncertaine : but this ccrtaine, 
 That if thou conquer R.ome, the benefit 
 Which thou (halt thereby reape, is fuch a name 
 Whofe repetition will be dogg'd with Curfes ; 
 Whofe Chronicle thus writ, The man was Noble, 
 But with his laft Attempt.he wip'd it oui : 
 Deftroy'd hit Coumry,and his name remair.es 
 To th'mfuing Agc.abhorr'd. Speaketo me Son: 
 Thou haft affe&ed the fiuc ftraines of Honor. 
 To imitate the graces of the Gods. 
 To tearewith Thunder the widcCheekes a'th'Ayre, 
 And yet to change thy Sulphurs with a Boult 
 That (hould but liueanOakc. Why do'ft ix>t fpeake? 
 Think'ft thou ti Honourable for a Nobleman 
 Still co remember wrongs? Daughter.fpeake you . 
 He cares not for your weeping. Speake thou Boy, 
 Perhaps thy childifhnefie will cnoue him more 
 Then can our Reafon s. There's no man in the world 
 More bound to's Mother, yet heere he let's me pme 
 Like one i'th'Stockes. Thou haft ncucr in thy life, 
 Shew'd thy deere Mother any curtefie, 
 When ftie(poore Hen) fond of no feconrl brood, 
 H i's clock'd thee to the Warres : aud faFeiie home 
 Loden with Honor. Say my Requeft's vniiift. 
 And fpurne me backe : not, if it be not fo 
 Thou art not honeft, and the Gods will plague thee 
 That thou reftrain'ftfrom me the Duty, which 
 To a Mothers part belongs. He turnes away : 
 Down Ladiesilet vs fhsmc him with him with our knees 
 To his fur-name Coriilamu longs more pride 
 Thenpitty toourPcayers. Downe: an end, 
 This is the !aft. So, we will home to Rome, 
 And dye among our Neighbours : Nay, behold's. 
 This Boy that cannot tell what he would haue, 
 But kneeles, and holds vp hands for fellow (tip, 
 Doe's reafon our Petition with more (trength 
 Then thou hafl to deny t Come Jet vs go : 
 This Fellow bad a Volcean to his Mother : 
 His Wtfe as in CirieJe,, tnd hii Childe 
 Like liiia by cluac : y giue | oof dii 
 
 1 am hufht vntill our City be afire,& then He fpeak a ! kie 
 
 Ccrtt. O Mother, Mother 
 W hat haue you done ? Behold, the Heauens do ope, 
 The Gods looke downe, and this vnnaturall Scene 
 They laugh at. Oh my Mother, Mother . Oh ! 
 You haue wonnc a happy Viftory to Rome. 
 But for your Sonne, beleeue it : Oh belceue it, 
 Moft dangeroufiy you haue with him preuail'd. 
 1 f not moft mortal! co him. But let it come : 
 Aufft&us, though I cannot make true Wanes. 
 lie frame cotiuenien: peace. Now good A*f,dtns, 
 Were you in my fteed, would you haue heard 
 A Mother leffe? or granted leffe Aajfutiw ? 
 
 Aiif. J was mou'd withalL 
 
 Cw. I dare be fwbrne you were: 
 And fir, it is no little thing to make 
 Mine eyes to fweat companion. But (good fir) 
 What peace you'J make,aduife me :For my part. 
 Jle not to Rome, He-backe with you.and pray you 
 Stand to me in this caufe. Oh Mother! Wife ! 
 
 A*f. I am glad thou haft fct thy mercy, & thy Hono 
 A t difference in rhec : Out of that lie worke 
 My felfe a formerFortune. 
 
 Carle. I by and by ; But we will drinke together : 
 And you /hall beare 
 
 A better witneffe backe then words, which we 
 On like conditions.will haueCounter-feal'd. 
 Come enter with vs : Ladies you defcrue 
 Tohaue a Temple built you : All the Swords 
 In Italy, and her Confederate Armes. 
 Could not haue made this peace. Exeunt. 
 
 EMtr Mw.tim a*J Stcinitu . ftone 
 
 ~Me*c. Seeyou yon'd Cain a'th Capitol, yon'd come 
 
 Sit-in. Why what of that > 
 
 Krxe. If it be pofliblf for you to difplace it with ycur 
 little finger, there is fome hope.the Ladies of Rome.efpe- 
 cially his Mother, may preoaile with hinuBut 1 fay.there 
 is no hope in'tjour throats are fentenc'd, and flay vppon 
 execution. 
 
 Sifln. Js't pofsible, that fo fhort a time can alter the 
 condition of a man. 
 
 Mt*t. There is differtncy between a Grub & a But- 
 terfly , yet your Butterfly was a Grub ; this <JM*riint, Is 
 growne from Man to Dragon : He has wings, hec's more 
 then a creepingthing . ' 
 
 Sicin. He lou'd his Mother decrely. 
 
 Meat Sodidhemee: and he no more remctnbtrshis 
 Mother now ,then an eight yeare old horfe. The tarmeffe 
 of his face.fowres ripe Grapes. When he wa!!,hemoues 
 like an Engine,and the ground fhrinkes before his Trea- 
 ding. He is able to pierce a Corflet with his eye : Talkes 
 like a knell, and his hum is a Battery. He fits ;a his State, 
 as a thing made for Alexander. What he bidj bee dcoe.is 
 fin iQn with his bidding. He wants nothing of a God but 
 Eternuy^nd a Heauen to Throne in. 
 
 Stem. Yet,mercy,ifyou report him truly. 
 Mem. I paint him i*i the Character. Mark what roo 
 cy his Mother (hall bring from him : There is no more 
 mercy in him.chen there is mtlke in a male-Tyger. that 
 fiiall our poore City finde : and all this is long of you. 
 Sifhs. The Gods be good vntovt. 
 Me*s. No .in fuch a cafe the Gods will not bee good 
 to vs. When we banifh'd him, we refpeded not tbt-.-B : 
 n! h returning tobreakeour necks.tbey rcfpeftnc: vs. 
 Enter* M< fetger. 
 
TheTrag 
 
 Mrf. Sir, if youMd faue your life, Aye to your Hoofe, 
 The Plebeians haue got your Fellow Tribune, 
 And hale him vp and downe ; allfwearing. if 
 The Romane Ladies bring not comfort home, 
 They I giue him death by Inches. 
 
 Enter OHttker Meffitnftr. 
 
 Stem. What's the Newes ? (pretuyfd, 
 
 THffi". Good Newes, good newes.tbe Ladies haue 
 The Volcians are diflodg'd, and "Martau gone : 
 A metrier day did neuer yet greet Rome, 
 No,not th'cxpulfion ofthc Tvtjmiit 
 
 Sicii. Friend, art thou certame this is true * 
 Is't moft certame. 
 
 Mef. As certaine as I know the Sun is fire : 
 Where haue you lurk'd that you make doubt of it : 
 Ne're through an Arrh fo hurried the blowne Tide, 
 As the recomforted through th'gates. Why harkeyou : 
 Trumpets, Habojes {Dntmt teate. *ltoitker. 
 The Trumpets, Sack-buts, Pfslteries,and Fifes, 
 Tabors,and Symboles,and the fhowting Romans 
 Make the Sunne dance. Hearke you. Afloia vithm 
 
 Mene. This is good Newes : 
 I will gomeete the Ladies. This Volitmnia, 
 Is worth of Confuls, Senators, Patricians, 
 A City full -.Of Tribunes fuch as you, 
 A Sea and Land full : you haue pray 'd well to day : 
 This Morning, for tenthoufand of your throaws, 
 1'de not haue giuen a doit. Harke,how they ioy. 
 
 Sicin. Firft.theGodsblefle you for your tydtngs : 
 Nrxt,accept my rhankerulnefic. 
 JOeff', Sir.wc haue all great caufc to giue great thanks. 
 Sitia. They are neere the City. 
 Mtf. Almoft at point to enter. 
 Stem. Wec'l meet them, and helps the ioy. Exeunt. 
 
 fattr two StHUtrijfiih Label, f*ftig oner 
 tkt Stage, Jfttb other LriL. 
 
 St*. Behold our Patronnefie, the life of Rome : 
 Call all your Tribes together, praifc the Gods. 
 And make triumphant fires, ftrew Flowers before them : 
 Vn(hoot the noife that Banifh'd M*nt*s\ 
 Repealc him, with the welcome of his Mother : 
 Cry welcome Ladies, welcome 
 
 4t. Welcome Ladies, welcome. 
 
 A flwfi mth Drummet & Trttmfets. 
 
 Atf. Go tell the Lords a'ch'City, I am heere : 
 Deiwer them this Paper : hauing read it, 
 Bid them repay re to th'Market place, where I 
 Euen in theirs,and in the Commons eares 
 Will vouch the truth ofit. Him I accufe : 
 The City Ports by this hath enter'd, and 
 Intends t'appewe before the People, hoping 
 To purge riimfelfe with words. Difparch. 
 
 Enter i or* Cttifbirfttrr f Amffidhts FtRien. 
 Moft Welcome 
 
 \.Cen. HowisitwithourGenerall? 
 
 -duf- Euen fo,as with a man by his owne Alme im- 
 poyfon'd.and with his Charity flaine. 
 
 i. 0. Moft Noble Sir, If you do hold the fame intent 
 Wherein you wiflu vs parties : Wce'l deliuer you 
 Ofyour great danger. 
 
 4*f Sir, I cannot tell, 
 
 We rnuft proceed as we da finclc the People 
 
 j.C. The People will remaine vncertaine,whil'rt 
 Twixt you there's difference : but the fall of either 
 Makes the Suruiuor heyreofall. 
 
 Auf. I know it: 
 
 And my pretext to (hike at him, admits 
 A good conftruflion. 1 rais'd him, and I pawn'd 
 Mine Honor for his truth : who being fo neighten'd, 
 He watered his new Plants with dewes of Flattery, 
 Seducing fo my Friends : and to this end, 
 He bow'd bis Nature, neuer knowne before, 
 But to be rough, vnfwayable,and free. 
 
 $.Cnfp. Sir,his(routneiTe 
 When he did (land for Confull, which he loft 
 By lacke of (looping. 
 
 A ttf. That I would haue fpoke of 
 Being banifh'd for't, he came vnto my Harth, 
 Prefemed to my knife hisThroat : 1 tookc him, 
 Made him ioynt-feruant with me : Gaue him way 
 Inallhisownedefires :Nay,lethimchoofe 
 Out of my Files, his proi6fc,lo accomplish 
 My beft and ftefheft men, feru'd his defignements 
 In mine owne perfon . holpe to reape the Fame 
 Which he did end all his; and tooke tome pride. 
 To do my fclfe this wrong : Till at thelaft 
 1 feem'd tits Follower, not Partner; and 
 He wadg'd me withhisCountena/icc.asif 
 1 had bin Mercenary. 
 
 .Con. So he did my Lord: 
 The Army marueyl'd at it, and in the laft, 
 W hen he had carried Rome, and that we look 'd 
 For no le(Te Spoilt , then Glory. 
 
 A*f. There was tt : 
 
 For which my (inewes (hall be frreuht vpon him, 
 At a few drops of Womeni rhewme, which are 
 As cheape as Lies; he fold the Blood and Labour 
 Of our great Action; therefore fhall he dye, 
 And lie renew me in his fall Buthearkr 
 
 Drumrrxs end Tntmftti ftumdi jntb grta 
 Ihovtt efikepetpl*. 
 
 I. Con. Your Native Towne you enter'd like a Pofte 
 And had no welcomes home, but he returnes 
 Splitting the Ayre with noyfe 
 
 i.Cen. And patient Fooles, 
 
 Whofe children he hath flame, their bafe throats teare 
 With giuing him glory. 
 
 j. Con. Therefore at your vantage, 
 Ere he cxpreffe himfelfe. or moue the people 
 With what he would fay, let him fcele your Sword* 
 Which we w ill fecond, when he lies along 
 After your way. His Talepronounc'd, (hall bury 
 His Reafons, with his Body. 
 
 A itf. Say no more. Heere come the Lord*, 
 
 AllLordi. Vou are moft welcome home. 
 
 Anffl I haue not deferu'd it. 
 But worthy Lords, haue you with heedepetufed 
 What I haue written to you ? 
 
 All. Wehiue. 
 
 i.ZW. Andgreeueroheare'r: 
 What faults he made before the laft, I thinke 
 Might haue found eafie Fines : But there to end 
 Where he was to begin,and giue away 
 The benefit of our Leuiei, answering vs 
 With our owne charge : making a T reatic, where 
 There was a yeelding; this admirs noexcufc 
 
 cc? A*f. 
 
3SL 
 
 The Tragec/ie of mo!anus. 
 
 lif. He approaches, you (hall heart him. 
 fj*tr Cirtl<*M martbaif *,tb Dntmrntjitd Colours The 
 Commoner i tttngwhhhim. 
 
 Ctrtt. Haile Lords, I am return'dyourSouldier: 
 NO more infeded with my Countries lone 
 Then when I parted hence ; but flill fubriRing 
 Vnder your great Command. You are to know. 
 That profperoufly I haue attempted, and 
 With bloody paifagc led your Wanes, eucn to 
 The gates ofRome: Our fpoiles we haue brought home 
 Doth more then counterpoize a full third part 
 The charges of the Action. We haue made peace 
 With no leffc Honor to the Antitttt 
 Then fhame to ih'Romaines. And we heere deliuer 
 Subicrib'd by'th'Confuls,and Patricians, 
 Together with the Scale a'th Senat,what 
 We haue compounded on. 
 
 j3f. Read it not Noble Lords, 
 Bat tell the Traitor in the higheft degree 
 He hath abus'd your Powers. 
 
 Ctrio. Traitor? How now ? 
 
 Attf. I Traitor, Martins. 
 
 Cario. Afarntu* 
 
 Auf. I Marnui, Caiue Martitu : Do'ft thou thinke 
 He grace thee with that Robbery, thy ftolne name 
 Conatantit in Cor tales ? 
 
 Yon Lords and Heads a'th'Stzte.perfidioufly 
 Heba's betwy'd your bufineiTe,and giuen vp 
 ForeriainedropsofSaIt,yourCuy Rome : 
 I fay your City to his Wife and Mother, 
 Breaking his Oath and Refolution. like 
 A twift of rotten Silke.neuer admitting 
 Counfaile a'th'warre : But at his Nurfes teares 
 He whin'd and roar'd away your Victory, 
 That Pages blufh'd at him, and men of heart 
 Look'd vrond'ring each at others. 
 
 Cant. Hcat'ft thou Mars? 
 
 t,4uf. Name not the God, thou boy of Teares. 
 
 C*r/o. Ha? 
 
 Aufid. No more. 
 
 C*n. Meafureleffc Lyar, thou haft made my heart 
 Too great for what containes it. Boy^Oh Slaue, 
 Pardon me Lords, 'tis the fuft time that euer 
 [ was forc'd to fcoul'd.Yoor Judgments my graue Lords 
 Vluft gitie this Carre the Lye : and hi* owne Notion, 
 IVho weares my ftripes hnprcft vpon him, that 
 Vluft bcare my beating to his Graue, (hall ioyne 
 To thruft the Lyevntohim. 
 
 iLsrd. Peace botb,and heare me fpeake. 
 
 Carte. Cut me to peeces Voices men and Lads, 
 Staine all your edges on me. Boy, falfe Hound : 
 If you haoe writ your Annales true, 'tis there, 
 That like an Eagle in a Done-coat, I 
 
 Futter'd your Volcians in C stales. 
 Alone I did it, Boy. 
 
 a^f. Why Noble Lords, 
 Will you be put in tninde of his blinde Fortune, 
 Whkh was your flume, by this vnholy Braggart ? 
 'Fore your owne eyes.and cares ? 
 
 t/*/IC$. Lcihimdycfot'i. 
 
 A&Ptifli. Teare him to peeces,do it prefently : 
 He kill'd my Sonne, my daughter, be kilTd my Cofinc 
 J4vnM,lMkUrd my Father. 
 
 i LtrJL Peace hoe : no outrage,pea : 
 The man is Noble.and his Fame folds in 
 This Orbe o'th'earth : His laft offences to vs 
 Shall haue ludicious hearing. Stand Au$idttu t 
 And trouble not the peace. 
 
 Cri. O that I had him,wh fix^^a/r^or mor 
 His Tribe, to vfe my lawfull Sword, ' 
 
 <A*f. Infolent Villaine. 
 
 . Kill,kill,kin,kill.kill him. 
 
 LirJi. Hold,hold,hold,liold. 
 
 Auf. My Noble Mafters.heare me fpeake, 
 
 I . Lfrd. O Tullni . 
 
 i.Lerd, Thou haft done a deed,whereat 
 Valour will wtrpe. 
 
 l-Lord. Tread nor vpon him Mafter,all b?<jui, 
 PutpyourSwords. 
 
 A*f. My Lords, 
 
 Whenyou {hill know (as in this Rage 
 Prouok'd by him,you cannot^ the great danger 
 Which this mans life did owe you,you*l reioyce 
 That he i thus cut off. Pleafc it yoar Honours 
 To call me toyour Senate, He deliucr 
 My felfc your loyall S'ruant, qr endure 
 Your heauieft Cenfure. 
 
 i.L*rd. Beare from hence his body, 
 And mourneyou for him. Let him be regarded 
 As the moft Noble Coarfe, chat euer Herald 
 Did follow to his Vrne. 
 
 i.Ltrd. His owne impatience, 
 Takes from jtufiJtiH a great part ofblamc : 
 Let's make the Beft of it. 
 
 A*f. My Rage is gone, 
 And I am ftrucke with forrow. Take him vp : 
 Helpe thrcea'th'cteefefl Souldirrs.Tlebeone. 
 Beate thou the Drumme that it fpeake mournfully : 
 Traile your fteele Pikes. Though in this City hee 
 Harh widdowed and vnchilded many a one, 
 Which to this houre bewaile thejaiory, 
 Yet he fhall haue a Noble Memory. 
 
 
 FINIS, 
 
The Lamentable Tragedy of 
 
 Titus Andronicus. 
 
 Trimtu. Sccena Trima. 
 
 fhartfb. Eater thtTnbuatt *nd Senator t a/tft And t ben 
 
 eater Saiurmxitt andhu FoSawm at axe 4we , 
 
 aid 'Bafuaiiu a*d bu FeSevers ai t'le 
 
 aibcr, wula 'Dram & Coimat. 
 
 Oble Patricians, Patrons of my right, 
 Defend the luftue of my Caufe with Arm. 
 And Couotrey-mcn, my louing Follower? , 
 Pleade my SuccefTluc Title with your 5 wotds 
 
 I waj thehift borrKSonne.thxt wasthelaft 
 
 Thai wcreihe Imperial! Diadem of Rome . 
 
 Then let my Fathen Honours liue in me, 
 
 Not wrong mine Age wuh this indigouic. 
 'Bifiuvtui. Rormmcs, Friends, Followers, 
 
 Fjuourcrsofmy Right . 
 
 1 f euci r B*[nanu4,Caf*ri Sonnc, 
 
 Were praoous in the eyes of R oval I Rome, 
 
 Kcepc ihcn this pafTage to the Capitoll . 
 
 And fuffer not Difhooour to approach 
 
 Th'ImpenallSeate to Vertoe : con/cerate 
 
 To I uftice, Continence, and Nobility 
 
 But let Defcrt in pure Ele&ion dime } 
 
 rnaQes, fight for Frecdomc in your Choict. 
 
 F.ntn Msrnu Aadromciu aloft wslbtht Crgvne. 
 
 Prince*, that (trioe by Factions, and by Friends, 
 
 A-nb'tioufly for Rule and tmpery ; 
 
 Know, that the people of Rome for whom we Rand 
 
 Afpecial! Party, haueby Common voyce 
 
 In Eleftion for the Romane Eoipene, 
 
 Chofen Andftntcut, Sur-named ?tna. 
 
 For many good and great deferts to Rome. 
 
 A Nobler man, a brauer Wamour, 
 
 Lines not thu day within the City Walles. 
 
 He by (he Senate is iccitcd home 
 
 From weary Warrcs againft the batbarouiGothes, 
 
 That with hu Sonncj (a ictror to our Foes) 
 
 Haih yoak'd a Nation flron^, train'd vp m Armcs. 
 
 Ten ytares arefpen;, hnce mft he vodenooke 
 
 Thi Caufe of Rome , artd chafhced with Armes 
 
 Our Enemiei pride. Fiue times he hath retnm'd 
 
 Bleeding to Rome, bearing his Valitat Sonnes 
 
 Jn Coffins from the Field. 
 
 And now at lift, laden with Honours Spoyltt, 
 
 Ke'.urnei the pood AndrontcmlQ Rome. 
 
 Renowned 7'"^. , ftounfhmg in Artnes. 
 
 Let vs intreat. by Honour ofh$ Name, 
 
 Whom (worthily) you would haue now fuccecdc, 
 
 And n the Cap iiollnod Senate* nght, 
 
 Whom yoa pretend to Honour and Adore, 
 
 That you vsathdraw you, and ibate your Strength, 
 
 Dirmifle'yotir Followers, and aiSoters fhould, 
 
 Plcadt your Defcrts in Peaee and Htrmblenefle. 
 
 Satumtnt, How fay re the Tribune fpeeke*, 
 To calme my thoughts 
 
 Kaffir. t^Mareiv j4adrontctu t fo 1 do *ffic 
 lo thy vprightnefTe and Integrity : 
 And fo I Loue and Honor thee, end thine, 
 Thy Noble Brother Titm, and hisSonnes, 
 And Her (to whom my ihoughtsaie humbled 2!!) 
 Gracious Lauttui, Rooict rich Ornament, 
 That 1 will Keersdilrniflc rnv louing Friends : 
 And to my Fortune*, and the Peoples Fsuour, 
 Commit my Caufe in bailance to be weigh d. 
 
 Saturnine. Friends, that hauc beenc 
 Thu forward in my Right r 
 1 thankc yoa all, and hecre Difmiffe you all, 
 And to the Loue andFauourof tny Coontrcy, 
 Commit my Seife, my Pcrfoo, and the Caufe 
 Rome, be M iuft and gracious T nto me, 
 As I am confident and kinde to thee. 
 Open the Gates.and let me in. 
 
 Tribunes, and me, a poore Competitor. 
 Flourifb. 
 
 Enter a C dpi am. 
 
 Cep. Romanes make wy : the good 
 Patron ofVcrtue.Romes bell Champion. 
 Succeflcfull n the Battailes that he fights , 
 With Honour and with Fortune is rciorn'd, 
 From whence he circumfcnbed with his Sword, 
 And brought to yoke the Eocm.es of Rome 
 
 Sound Drwnmts and Trvmftli. And tl*n (iter tvt efTnui 
 Sonnet ; AfttrttxnL,, two men btartng a Ctfin coumd 
 tfith bUckf, tbtn net ether Sennet . After tbfm, Titia 
 Androntcut , and t hen Timor a tht ueene of 6 othe i , &> 
 bertwSannt:Cbfr<mandDemttntu, with ts4*rn ih* 
 t,ai man) <u can fa . Tbtj fet dtwnt ibt 
 
 Loc, 
 
 Hsile Rome ' 
 Victorious lathy Mourning Wecdei : 
 
Tie Tragedie of Titus a^ndronicus. 
 
 oeas the Barke that hath difchare'd hit fraught, 
 fteturnei with precious lading to. the Bay, 
 'torn whence at firft (tie wcgih'd her Anchorage : 
 Commeth Audrmtcm bound withLtwrellbowet, 
 TO refalutc his Country with Ins teares, 
 Teares of true ioy for his retutne to Rome, 
 Thou great defender of this Capitol), 
 Stand graciouito the Rttes that we intend. 
 Romaineijof fiue and twenty Valiant Sonnet, 
 Halfe of the number that King Pram had, 
 Behold the poore remaines aliue and dead | 
 Thefe that Suruine.let Rome reward with Loue : 
 Thefe that I bring vnto their latefl home, 
 With buriall amongft their Aunccftors. 
 Heerc Gothes haue giuen me leiue to fheath my Sword: 
 Trtiu vnkmde,and eartlerte of thine owne, 
 Why fuffcr'rt thou thy Sonnes vnbunedyet, 
 To houer on the dreadful! fhore of Stix ? 
 Mke way to lay them by tUeir Brother en. 
 
 7^<7 fpm the Tomht> 
 There greet? in filcnce as the dead are wont. 
 And flerpe m peat e, flame in your Countries wanes : 
 O facred receptacle of my ioyci, 
 Sweet Cell of venue and Noblitic, 
 How many Sonnes of mine h afl thou in ft ore, 
 That thou wilt neuer render to me more .' 
 
 Lut. Giue vs the proudeft prifoner of the Gothes, 
 That we may hew hu !imbes,and on a pile 
 j4a monMtfrMrum t (cr\f\<:c his fiefh : 
 Before this earthly prifon of their bon.es, 
 That fo the fhadowes be not vnappeas'd . 
 Nor we difturb'd with prodigies on earth. 
 
 Tn. 1 giue him you.the Nobleft that Suruiues, 
 Theeldeft Sonofthisdiflrcfied O^eeoe. 
 
 vm. Stay Romaine Btctheren.gtacious Conqueror, 
 Vi&onous 7Vr*,rue the teares 1 fhed, 
 A Mothers teares in palfion for her fonne j 
 And if thy Sonnei were euer deere to thee, 
 Oh thinke my fonnes to be as deere to mee. 
 Sufficeth not, that we are brought to Rome 
 To beautifie thy Triumphs,and returne 
 Captiue to thee,and to thy Romaine yoeke, 
 But mutt my Sonnes be flaughtrcd in the ftreetes, 
 Pot Valiant doings in their Countries caufe ? 
 O I If to fight for King and Commoo-weale, 
 Were piety in thine, u is in thefe : 
 Anfefmcuifiiw not thy Tambe with blood. 
 Wilt thou draw neere the nature of the Gods ? 
 Draw neeie them then in being mercifitU. 
 Sweet mercy is Nobilities true badge, 
 Thrice Noble Tit w.fp are my firft borne fonne. 
 
 T<t. Patient your felfe Madaro,and pardon me. 
 Thefe arethc Brethrcn.whom you Gothes beheld 
 Aliuc and dead, and for theii Brciheren flaine, 
 Religioufly they aske a facrtfice: 
 To tins your fonne is mtrkt, and die he mufi, 
 Tappeafe their groaning fhadowes that are gone. 
 
 l.*c. Away with htm, and make afire ftraight, 
 And withour Swords vpon a pile of wood, 
 Let's hew his limbes till they be cleaoc conuix'd. 
 
 Exit S<n*n 
 am. O ctueil irreligious piety. 
 C& WaieuwScythiahalfefobwbanmsf 
 Dtm. Oppofe me Scytbia to ambitious Rome, 
 
 um goes to reft, and we furuiuc, 
 To nemble vnder Titui tlireatning lookes, 
 Then Madam ftand refolu d,but hope wuhall, 
 The felfe fame Godi that arm'd the Queeoe of Troy 
 With opportumtie of (harpe reuengc 
 Vpon the Thracian Tyrant In his Tent . 
 May fauoor Toumrt theQueene ofGoihe*, 
 ( When Gothei were Gotnef,ind 74wr was Queene 
 To quit the bloody wrongs vpon her foes. 
 
 Enter lift Soxnts cf Atidrcnutu *4int. 
 
 Lci. See Lord and Fathet.how we hauc pcrform'd 
 Our Romaine rightes^ia/A* limbs are lopt, 
 And mtrah feede the facrififing fire, 
 Whofe fmoke like incenfe doth perfume the skie. 
 Remaineth nought but to interre our Brethren, 
 And with low'd Larums welcome them to Rome. 
 
 77. Let it be fo.and let A^tt mifMI 
 Make tl.it his latcH farewell to their foules. 
 
 Tktn So**d Truma 
 
 In peace and Honour reft you heere my Sonoes, 
 Romesreadiefl Chimpiori5,repofeycuhetrc inteft, 
 Secure from vorldly chauncesandmifljaps : 
 HeerelurknoTrealon,heerenoenniefvels, 
 Herre grow oo damned grudges, heere are no ftonnes, 
 No noyfe.bat filenceandEternallfleepe. 
 In peaceand Honour reft you heere my Sonnet. 
 
 LA*I In peace and Honour^iue Lord T*w long, 
 My Nobl Lord and Father ,lioe in Faroe : 
 Loe at thti Tombe my tributane teares, 
 1 render for my BrethWf ns Obfequies; 
 And at thy feetc I kneele,with teares of ioy 
 Shed on (he earth for thy returne to Rome. 
 ObiefTeme heere withthy iaoriou$ hand, 
 Whofe Fortune Rome* be fl Citizens applau'd. 
 
 Ti. Kind Rome, 
 Tht naft thui lo'umgly referu d 
 Th Cordial! of mine age to glad my hart, 
 LaniJiia liue,out-lme thy Fathers dayes i 
 And Fame* et email date for vertues prsife. 
 
 Mart. Long Hue Lord Tit at, rny beloued brother, 
 Gracious Tnumpha in the eyei of Rome. 
 
 Tn. Thankes Gendc Tribune, 
 Noble brother M^cttt 
 
 Mar. And welcome Nephews from focceffiiO srao, 
 You that furuiueand you that deep? in Fame: 
 Faire Lords your Fortunes are all alike io al), 
 That in yout Countries feruice drew your Swoids. 
 Rut (afer Triumph is this Funeral! Pompe, 
 That hath afpir'd \oSlt*i Happtnet. 
 And Triumph* ouer chsunct in honours bed. 
 Taut Andronitiu ,th*peopleofFome, 
 Whole fiiend in lufticethou bait cucr bene, 
 Send thee by me their Tribune and their rruft, 
 This Palliament of white and fpotlefleHue, 
 And name thee in Election for the Empire, 
 With thrfe our late deceafed Empeioun Sormo : 
 BeC4X*W(M i hen and put Iron, 
 And hrlpe ro fer a head on headWfle Rome. 
 
 ju. A Wner head her Glorious body fits, 
 Then his that (hakes for ageand fcebleneflif; 
 
TbeTragedieofTamuJndrorucus. 
 
 Whatfhouldld'on thjsRobcand trouble you. 
 Be cbofen with pr oclam ations to day, 
 To morrow y eeld vp rule, refigne roy life, 
 And fet abroad new bufmeffe for you all. 
 Romel haue bene thy Souldier forty yeares, 
 And led nay Countries drength fueceffefully. 
 And buried one and twenty Valiant Sonnet, 
 Knighted in Field, Gain? manfully in Armes, 
 fo righl sod Serotce of their Noble Countrie. : 
 Giue me a ftaffe cf Honour for mine age. 
 Bui oot a Scepter to controu le the world, 
 Vp tight he held it Lords,that held it last. 
 
 Mar. Tfrttr.thou {halt obtain* and aske the Em eerie 
 
 Sat. Proud and ambitioua Ttibune can'ft thou tell ? 
 
 Tltut. P alienee Prince$*fflww. 
 
 &JT. Romainesdomeright. 
 Patricians draw your S words ,and<heath tnemnnt 
 TiU&ttffiMtawbcItaBCS Emperour : 
 ArJjcnxus would thou wen ihipt to hell, 
 Raibei then rob meof rh peoples harts. 
 
 IMC. Proud Satmvhu, interrupter of the good 
 That Noble minded Tittu roeancs to ihee. 
 
 Tit. Content thcePrince,! willreftoreto thee 
 The peoples ham^nd weane them from ihemfelues. 
 
 "Baft, Andrmtsiul do not flatter thee 
 But Honour thee.and will doe till 1 die : 
 My Faflion if thou ftrengihen with thy Friend ? 
 I will mo ft thankerull be,and thankes to men 
 Of Noble mindes.isHonouMbleMeede. 
 
 Ttt. People of Rorne.andNoble Tribunes heere, 
 I aske your yoyces and your Suffrages, 
 Will you beflow them friendly on A*dr*ic*s1 
 
 Tribunes To graufie the good AadroKicvs, 
 AndGratuUte hnfafe returaeto Rome, 
 The people will accept whom he admit c. 
 
 Tit. Tribune* I thanke yoo,ad this fore 1 make, 
 That you Create your Eroperours eldeft fonne, 
 Lord Saturnine, whofe Vertues will I hope, 
 Reded on Rome as Tytans Rayes on earth 
 And ripen luftice in thij Common* vtcale : 
 Thru if you wiD ele& by my aduife, 
 Ciownehim, and fay : Long hue our Emperour. 
 
 Mar. An. With Voyces and applaufcofeuerjr fort, 
 Patricians and Plcbeans we Create 
 Lord SM#mhi*s Romcs Great Emperour. 
 And hy,Lpxg lieeattr Eypereur Sttxrnv.e. 
 
 A Isng Fiotarijh till Atj cme Jftfat. 
 
 Satu. Titus j4isJr9nic*s,{ot thy Fauocrs done, 
 To vs In our Elcflion this daj, 
 I giue thce thankes in part of ihy Defertt, 
 And will with Deed* requite thy gentlcncfle { 
 And for an Onfet T**i to aduance 
 Thy Namc.and Honorable Familte, 
 Louma will I make my Emprefle, 
 Rome sRoyall Miftris,Miftm ofcov hart 
 And in the Scred Patkai her efpouie : 
 Tell me Axdtanicui doth thi motion pleife thee t 
 
 Tit. It doth my worthy Lord,and in this match, 
 I hold me Highly Honoured ofyour Grace. 
 And hecrein fight ofRomc.to&irtwswr, 
 King ind Conirnande: of oor Common-weale, 
 The Wide-world* Eroperour.do I Confecrate, 
 My Sword.my Chatioc,nd my Piifoncrjt, 
 Preftht i well Worthy Romrs Imperiall Lord : 
 Receiue them then,the Tribute that I owe, 
 M me Honours Enfignej humbled at my fcete. 
 
 Satu. Thsnkes Noble TWFather of tny life, 
 How proud I am of thee.and of thy gifts 
 Rome (hall recorded when I do forget 
 The leaft of thefe vnfpeakableDeferc, 
 Romaos forget your FeaitietonK. 
 
 7?f . Now Madam are your prifoner to an Eotperout 
 To him that foryou Honour and your State, 
 Will vfeyou Nobly end your followers. 
 
 Satu. A goodly Lady,truft meof theHue 
 Thai I would choofe, were I to thoofea new : 
 Cleere vp Fjire Queene that cloudy countenance, 
 Though chance of war re 
 Hath wrought this change of cheere, 
 Thou com n not to be made a fcomc in Rome : 
 Princely (hall be thy vfage euerv way. 
 Reft on my wordand let not diUontenc 
 .DauntalJ your hopes : Madam he comforts you, 
 Caji make your Greater then the Queene ofGothes? 
 Leuiutayou are not difplesf'd with irus ? 
 
 Lou, Not I my Lord,fith true Nobilitie, 
 Warrants thefe words in Princely curtefio. 
 
 Sat . Thankes fweete Ltatinia. Romans let vs goe: 
 RanfomteiTe heere we fet our Prifoners free, 
 Prockime otsr Honors Lords with Trurope and Drurri. 
 
 Baft. Lord Titm by your leaue.this Nhid is mine. 
 
 Tit. How fir i Are you in earneft then my Lord ? 
 
 Baft. I Noble 77r,and refoln'd withall, 
 To doc my felfe this reafon, and this right. 
 
 Afore. Su!uncu:qu4Ki,\so<iitRcm3ntlaft\ce t 
 Thi Prince in luAice ceazeth but his owne. 
 
 Luc. And that he will and (hall, if LHCHU liue. 
 
 Tit. Trayrors auant,whcte it the Empeiouis Guarde 
 Treafon my Lord^iHWM is furprif'd. 
 
 S*t. Surprif'd,by whom? 
 
 Baft. By him that iuftly may 
 Beare his Betroth'd/rom ail the world away. 
 
 Mini. Brothers helpe to conuey her hence away, 
 And with my Sword He keepe this doore fafe. 
 
 Tit Follow roy Lord, and lie foone bring bet backe. 
 
 Mut. My Lord you pafle not heere. 
 
 Tit. What villaine Boy .bar'ft roe my way in Rome? 
 
 Mm. Helpe L*e hclpe. He^lrhm 
 
 L*f. My Lord you are vniufl,snd more ;hen fo, 
 [n wrongful! quarrel!,you haue Aaine your fon. 
 Tit. Nor thou, nor he are any fonnes of mine, 
 My fonnes would neuer fo difhonour me. 
 Traytor rtftore Lattmui to the Emperour. 
 
 Luc. Dead if you will, bat not to be hit wife, 
 That isanothen lawfull promift Loue. 
 
 Eater aloft the Emptrtur with Tamara aid bgr tw 
 
 fottngf t aud Aaron tke Moore. 
 Empe, No 7Vft*,no,the Emperour needs her not, 
 
 Nor her,nor thee,nor any of thy ftocke: 
 
 He truft by Leifure him that mocks me once. 
 
 Thee neucr : nor thy Trayterous haughty fonnes, 
 
 Confederates all, thus to di/honour uie. 
 
 Wit none in Rome to make a ftale 
 
 But S*t*rnni ? Full well Anbontctu 
 
 Agree the/c Oeds,with that proud bragge of thine ( 
 
 That faid'st ,i bcg'd the Empire at thy hands! 
 Tit. O monflrous,what reproachfull woids are thefe r~ 
 Sat. But goe thy wayes.goe giue that changing pcece. 
 
 To him (hat flooriQit for her with hit Sword : 
 
 A Valliant fooncin-Uw thoufhsltcnioy * 
 
 Onc.fi t to bandy with thy lawlctfc Soooes, 
 
The Trajreebe qfTsttif <*Andromcus. 
 
 To ruffle In the Common-weaJth of Rome. 
 
 Ta. Thefe word* are Razors to my wounded ban. 
 Sa. And therefore louely TaHartt Queene of Goihes, 
 That like iheftately IfeAr rDong'ftherNimph* 
 Doft ouer-Qiine the GaUant'iJ Dames of R omc, 
 f thou be pleaf d with this my fodaine choy (e, 
 Behold I choofe thee Tamvrtlot my Bride, 
 And will Create thee EmpretTe of Rome. 
 Speake Queene of Goths doft thou applau'dmy choyfe? 
 And hcerc I fweare by all the Rornaine Gods, 
 ith Prieft and Holy-water are f6 neere, 
 And Taper* burne (o bright, andeucry thing 
 [n readme* for Hjmtneiu rt anil, 
 I will not refalute the ftreets of Rome, 
 Or dime my Pallace.til! from forth this place, 
 [ leade efpoufd my Bride along with roe, 
 
 Tamo And heere in fight of heauen to Rome 1 fweare, 
 !f &tf*nuf aduince the QenofGothes, 
 Shee will a Hand-maid be co his dc fires, 
 Aiouing Norfe, a Mother tohis youth. 
 
 Satitr. Afcend Fa.re Qne, 
 jnrhean Lords, accompany 
 Your Noble Emperour and his louely Br id.e 
 Sent by the heauens for Prince SMttmint, 
 Who(e wifedome hath her Fortune Conquered , 
 There (hall we Confummate our Spoufall rites. 
 
 Exfttnromars. 
 
 Tit. I am not bid to waite vponthis Bride: 
 
 ttu when wer't thou wont to walke ajone, 
 
 >ifhonoured thus and Challenged of wrongs > 
 
 Eater (Jrtarcut and Tarn Senna . 
 
 Mar O Tit* fee ! O fee what thou haft done ' 
 In a bad quarrel) .Qaine a Vertuous fonne. 
 
 Tit. No foolifh Tnbunr.no ; Nofonncof mine, 
 SJor thou, nor thfe Confedrates in the deed. 
 That hath dishonoured all our Family, 
 Vnworthy btothrr 3 and vnworthy Sonnet. 
 
 . But le i vs gtue^iim burial! as becomes : 
 Giue t&mtau buriall with our Bretheren. 
 
 7"". Trayiors away.hc reft's not in this Tombc i 
 This Monument fine bundreth yeaies hath flood, 
 Which I haue Sumptuonfly re-edified : 
 Heere nont but Souldiers.and Romes Seruitors, 
 R.epo!e in Fame ; None bafely flame in braules, 
 [Jury him where you can, he comes not heere. 
 
 My Lord this is impiety mvou, 
 My Nephew <Jlittun deeds do plead for him, 
 fle rnun be buried with his brethrren. 
 
 Titut tw Sennet fpeafyt. 
 And (hill.or htm we will accompany. 
 
 Ti. And (hall! What villame was it fpake that word .' 
 
 Titus four* fpgakgi. 
 He that would vouch'd it in any place but heere. 
 Ta. What would you bury him in my defpight ? 
 M*r. NoNobleTtfw.butintreatofthee, 
 TO pardon Matwi. and to bury him. 
 
 Tit. AfjTwi/.Eucn thou haft ftrokcTj/on my Creff, 
 And with thefe Boyes tnme Honour thou haft wounded, 
 My (on 1 doe repute you e uery one. 
 So trouble me no roore.but get you gone. 
 
 He It not himfelfe.let vs withdraw. 
 . Not I tdlvt/M>/bonesbe buried. 
 
 The "Brother and tktfenntt kytk. 
 Afar. Btother, foe in that name doth uduireplea-d. 
 
 Father.and in that name doth nature fpeake. 
 Tit. Speake thou oo more if all the refltwill fpeede. 
 
 fouiei. 
 
 Renowned r<rw more tbenhalfe my 
 
 Luc. Deare Father .foule and fubfiar.ce of vs all. 
 
 Cftfer. Suffer thy brother Manau to inteire 
 His Noble Nephew heerc in vernsts nefl, 
 That died in Honour and Latmi^t auk. 
 Thou an a Romaine, be not barbarous -. 
 The Greekcs vpon aduife did bary Atax 
 That flew himfelfe : And Laerttt forme, 
 Did gracioufly plead for his Funerals : 
 Let not young MUMS then that was tby jy, 
 Be bar'd his entrance heere. 
 
 7 a Rife^-a,rife, 
 The dilmaira day is this that ere I few, 
 To be di {honored by my Sortnes in Rom : 
 Well ,bury hia\and bury roe the next. 
 They put him in the Tomke. 
 
 L*r. There lie thy bones Tweet Mstatj wttn thy 
 Till we with Trophees do adome thy Tombe. (friends 
 
 Tbejallkyetltandfy. 
 No man fried teares for Noble M*titK> 
 He hues in Fame,that di'd in venues caofe. Exit. 
 
 Mar. My Lord to fttp out of thefe fudden dumps, 
 How comes it that the fubule Qurenc afGothes, 
 1 s of a fochir.e thus aduanc'd in Rome ? 
 
 Tt. I knownot Msreut : but 1 knowitts, 
 (Whether by deuife or no) the heauens can rdl 
 Is fhenoc then beholding to the man, 
 That brought her for this high good rurncfo faTTC? 
 Yes, and wilt Nobly htm remunerate. 
 
 F/ounfh. 
 
 Eater the Enrperer, Tataera, and her two font, tritb the Tawt 
 
 at oat dsare. Enter at the other doere 'Baftuasiu *d 
 
 LtMtata wub otbert. 
 
 Sat. So BafitMnui t you haue plaid your prize, 
 God gioe you ioy iu of your Gallant Bride. 
 
 B*fi. And you of yours my Lord : I fay no more, 
 Nor wifh no leiTt ,and fo J oke my leaue. 
 
 Sai. Traytor, if Rome haue law.or wehauepower, 
 Thou and thy Fuftion (hall repent this Rape. 
 
 Daft. Rape call you it my Lord.to ceafe my ovrne, 
 My true betrothed Loue, and now my wife i 
 Bnt let the lawes ofRome detcrmioc all, 
 Meanewhile J am poffeft of that is mine 
 
 S a. Tis good fir : you are very fhort with vs, 
 Butifweliue.weele be as fharpe with you. 
 
 Jl*fi. My Lord, what I haue done as bcft I may, 
 Anfwere I muft, and fhall do with my life, 
 Onely thus much I giue your Grace to know, 
 By all the duties that I owe to Rome, 
 This Noble Gentleman Lord Tttut heere, 
 Is to opinion and in honour wrong'd, 
 That in thercfcueof Z^/uw, 
 With his owne hand did flay his youngeft Son, 
 In reale to you,and highly mou'd to wrath. 
 To be controul'd in that he frankly gauc : 
 Recieue him then to fauour Saturnine, 
 That hath expre'ft himfelfe in all his deeds, 
 A Father and a friend to thee .and F ome e 
 
 Tit. Prince Baftiama leaue to plead my Deeds, 
 *Tis thou, and thofe, that haue dishonoured me. 
 Rome and the righteous heauens be my iudge, 
 How 1 hane lou'd and Honoured Saturnine. 
 Jaru. My worthy Lord if coetTaroar*, 
 
 Were 
 
The Trwedst o/Tituf a^ndronicus. 
 
 iVere gracious in thofe Princely eyes of thine, 
 Then hearc me fpeakc indifferently for all : 
 ^nd at roy Hue ( f wcet ) pardon what is paft. 
 
 Satu. What Madam, be dishonoured openly, 
 nd bafcly put tt vp without reuenge ? 
 
 Tm. Not fo my Lord, 
 "he Gods of Rome for-fend, 
 ("houldbe Auchour to diflionouryou. 
 Jut on mine honour clare, 1 vndertake 
 or good Lord Tttiu innocence 10 all : 
 A/hofe fury not diffembled fpcakes his gtiefes : 
 "hen at my lute looke graciouflv on him, 
 .oofc not fo noble a fnend on vame fuppofe, 
 with fowre lookes afflift hit gentle head. 
 Aj Lord.be rul'd by me.be wonne at lafl, 
 )i(Temble al! your gnefes and dtfcontems, 
 You are but newly planted in your Throne, 
 Leaft then the people, and Pact icians too, 
 Vpona iuft furuey take TitM part, 
 And fofupplant vsfot ingratitude, 
 Which Rome repute* o be a hainous fin ne, 
 Yecld at increacs, and then let me alone : 
 lie finds a day to mafl~3cre them all, 
 And race their fa trion.and their famtlic, 
 The cruell Father .and his trayt'rous fonnes, 
 TO whom 1 fued for my dearc fonnes life. 
 And make them know vjhst 'tis to let a Queene. 
 Kneel* in the rtreetes,and beg for grace in vaine. 
 2orr>c,come,fweet Empcrour,(comc Andronicfu} 
 Take vp ihis good old mm, ^nd cheerc the heart, 
 Tnit dies ID tempeft of thy angry frowne. 
 
 King* Rife 7rt/a,rife, 
 vfy E'npreffehath preuail'd. 
 
 Taut. 1 thankc your Mateftie, 
 \ad her toy Lord. 
 Thefe words.thefc lookes, 
 Infufe new life in me. 
 
 Tem. Trttu t l am incorparate io Rome, 
 A Roman now adopted happily. 
 And muft aduifc the Emperour for bis good , 
 This day all quarrels die ^adrmrciti. 
 And let it b mine honour good my Lord, 
 That I baue reconcil'd your fneodsand you. 
 For you Prince JBafnaauj.l haue paft 
 My word andpronaife to the Emptrour, 
 That you will be more nuidc and traAabie. 
 And (care not Lords : 
 
 By my adulfe all humbled on your knees, 
 You mall aske pardon of his Muefiie. 
 
 Sea. We doe, 
 
 Aad vow to heauen, and to his Hi ghncs , 
 That what we did, was mildly, s we might, 
 Tcndriug our fitters honour and our owne. 
 
 Mar. That on mine honour heere I do procefr. 
 
 Ka>g . Away and talkc not,trouble vi no more. 
 
 Tatnara. Nay^My, 
 
 Sweet Empcrour. we :T>u.t all be friends, 
 The Tribune and his Nephew* knede for grace, 
 1 will not be d'enied.fwcet hatt looke back. 
 
 King. Marcus, 
 
 For ihy fake and thy brothers Jxcre, 
 And tt my louely Taraara'i iotreats, 
 1 doe rcnnt thefe young mens haynous faults. 
 Stand vp ; L*na>ia t ibough you left me like a churle, 
 1 found a t"r icnd,and fure as death 1 fware, 
 
 I would not part a BatcneJIour trotn the Fruit. 
 Come, If the Emperours Com can feaft two Brides, 
 You are my guefi Lantnia, and your friends : 
 This davfhall be a Lout-day Tamer a. 
 
 Tit. To morrow and it pltafe your Maicfiie, 
 To hunt the Panther and the HMC with EfTe^ 
 With home and Hound, 
 Weele gioe your Grace Benuttr, 
 
 Sat*r. BeitfoTifM*andGramercy to. Cxtuat, 
 
 48us Securufa. 
 
 Enter Aartn altnt. 
 
 Arm* Now climbeth Tumor*. Olympus toppe, 
 Safe out of Fortunes fhot, and fits aloft, 
 Secure of Thunders rricke or lightning flafh, 
 Aduanc'd about pair euuies threatning reach; 
 As whenihegoldcnSunnc falutes the morne, 
 And hauing gilt the Ocean with hisbeames, 
 GaMops the Zodiacke in his glittering Coach, 
 And ouer-lookcs the higbeft piering hills : 
 So Tamora 
 
 Vpon her wit doth earthly honour waite, 
 And vcrtue lloopes and trembles at her frowne. 
 Then Aaron arme thy hart , and fit thy thoughts, 
 To mount aloft with thy Emperial! Miflrii, 
 And mouot her pitch, whom thou in triumph long 
 Hafl prifonet held.fcttred in amorous chaincs, 
 And talk r bound to Aarent charming eyes, 
 Then is Promtthmi ti 'de to Cairrafus. 
 Away with fUuilh weedes.and idle thoughts, 
 I will be bright and fhinc in Pcnle and Gold, 
 To wane vpon this new made Emprefle 
 To waite faid I ? To wanton with this Queene, 
 This Goddeflc, this Semeritau, this Queene. 
 This Syren. that will charmeRonaet Senttmine, 
 And fee his fhipwracke.and his Common weak*. 
 Hollo.what ftorme is this > 
 
 Kater Cbtrvn and Dtmttrim trantxf. 
 Dem. Chiren thy yeres wants wit,thy wit wants edge 
 And manners to intru'd where 1 am gnc'd, 
 And may for ought thou know'fi affedted be. 
 
 Chi. Dewrmnj.thou doo'ft ouer> w eene in all, 
 And fo in this, to beare me downc with brauej, 
 Tis not the difference of a yeere or two 
 Makes melcfT? gracious.or thce more fortuoate : 
 1 atnasable.aodasfu,astboa, 
 To ferue.jnd to deferuemy Miftris grace, 
 And that my fword vpon thee fhallapproue. 
 And plead my paffions for Laminit! loue. 
 
 >4i-ffw.Clubs,clubs,fhcfe loners will not keep the pewe 
 
 Dem. Why Boy, although our mother (vnaduifed) 
 Gaue you a daunfing Ripier by your fide, 
 Are you fo dc/perarc grow ne to threat your friends ? 
 Goe too : hiue your Lath glued within your (heath, 
 Till you know better how to handle it. 
 
 Cbi. Meane while fir, with the littie skill I haue, 
 Full weU fhalt thou perceiue how much I dare. 
 
 Deme, I Boy .grow ye fo braue t 
 Ann. Why how now Lords ? 
 So owe the Emptrours pallar c dare you drw, 
 
 And 
 
3ft 
 
 The Tragedie of Titos <^fnJronicus. 
 
 And mainuine fuch a quancll openly ? 
 
 Full well I wore, the ground of all this grudge. 
 
 I wouic'noi for a million of Gold, 
 
 Tt<e caiifc were knowne to them it raoft concetncs. 
 
 Nr would your noble mother for much more 
 
 B* fo dishonored in the Court of Rome ; 
 
 tor ftiame put vf. 
 
 Dm*. Not I, till Ihaoe (heath'd 
 My rapier in his bofome.aod wuhail 
 Throft tbefe reprochfull fpeechei downe hi* throat. 
 Thar be hath breath'd in my di/honour heere. 
 
 Chi. For that I mprcpM'd,and full refolu'd, 
 "Foulc (pokcn Coward, 
 That tbundrcft with thy tongue, 
 And with thy weapon nothing dar'fl peiforrne . 
 
 Are*. A way I (ay. 
 
 Now by the Gods that wathkcGothes adore, 
 This pretty brabble will vndoo j all : 
 Why Lords.andthmkeyou not how dangerous 
 It is to fet vpon a Prince* right ? 
 What is Lett** then become fo loofe, 
 Or Bfti*vt fo degenerate, 
 That for her loue Uich quarrels may bebroacht. 
 Without controulemem,Iuftice,or reuenge? 
 Young Lordi beware, and fhoaldthe Empreflc know, 
 This difcord ground, the muficke would not pleafe. 
 
 Chi. I care not I, knew fhe and all the world, 
 I loue Lf.ntma. more then all the world. 
 
 Demtt. Youngling, 
 
 JLcarne thou to make fome meaner choife, 
 Liintam u thine elder brothers hope. 
 
 ATOM. Why are ye mad ? Or knowye not in Rome, 
 How furious and impatient they be, 
 And cannot brooke Competitors in loue ? 
 I tell you Lords, you doe but plot your deaths, 
 By thisdeuife. 
 
 Chi. Asro*,\ thoufand deaths would I propofe, 
 To archieue her whom I do loue. 
 
 Ann. To accheiue her.how ? 
 
 D^me. Why.mak'ft thouufoftrange? 
 Shee is a woman, therefore n>iy be woo'd, 
 Shec is a woman, thcrfore may be wonne, 
 Shcc is Lii>t* therefore rouft be lou d. 
 What mn> more, water glideth by the Mill 
 Then wot* t he Miller of, nd eifie it i 
 Of a cut loafe to (tcalc a fhiuc we know : 
 Though Tttfcwm be the Emperourt brother, 
 Better then he haue wornc Vulcant badge. 
 
 Aron, I, and at good as Saturnimmiy. 
 
 Dente. Then why (hould he difp?ire that kaowet co 
 With wordf, faire lookes.and liberality : (court it 
 
 What haft not thou full often (tnicke a Doe, 
 And borne her cleanly by the Keepers nofc i 
 
 Aran. Why then it feemei foroe ccrtaine fnatch or fo 
 ^Vould ferueyoortUrnes. 
 
 Ckt. I fo theiurnewereferucd. 
 
 Demt. Atron thou haft hit it. 
 
 Art*. Would you had hit it too, 
 Then (hould not we be tir'd with this adoo ; 
 Why rurke yee, harke yee, aud are you fuch fooles, 
 To fquare for this / Would it offend you then ? 
 
 Chi. Taithnotme. 
 
 Demc. Nor me.fo I were one. 
 
 Arn. For fhame be friends, &. ioyoe for that you iu: 
 'Tis pollicie,and ftratagemc muft doe 
 That you affeft.and fo muft you refolu*, 
 
 That what you cannot at you would atchetue, 
 
 You muft perforce accomplifh as you may 
 
 Take this o(me,Lutnvt was not more chaft 
 
 Then this/,<*CTw, afiionu4\o\te t 
 
 Afpeediet coorfetbis lingring languiftimeBt 
 
 Muft we purfue, and I haue found the path : 
 
 My Loras, a folemne hunting is in hand. 
 
 There will the louely Roman Ladies troopej 
 
 The Forreft wslkes ate wide arui (paciows, 
 
 And many vnfrcqueored plots there are, 
 
 Fitted by kinde for rape and villanie : 
 
 Single you thither then this dainty Doc. 
 
 And ftrikc her home bj f orce,if not by words: 
 
 This way or not at all.ftand you in hope. 
 
 Come,come,our Emprcfle with her facred wit 
 
 To villainie and vengaoce confecrste, 
 
 Will we acqutiat with alt that we intend, 
 
 And (he fhall file out engines with aduife, 
 
 That will not furfer you to fquare your feiues, 
 
 But to your wifhes height aduance you both. 
 
 The Emperours Court islike the boufe ofFaooc, 
 
 Thepallacefuiloftongues.ofeyrs.ofearct: 
 
 The Woods are ruchlcffe, dreadfull.deafe, and duli : 
 
 There Q>cake,and flrike braueBoye,& takeyour tornes 
 
 There feme your luftj, fhadow'd from heauens eye, 
 
 And reucll in Lnumta'i Treafur ie. 
 
 Chi. Thy counfell Ladfmellsofno cowardife. 
 
 %)tm<. Syf<uoMi nrfai, till I finde the ftxeamei, 
 To coole this heat, a Charme to caJme tbeu fin, 
 Prr Sttgiaprr montt Vtbar. Extuat 
 
 Enttr Titw ArdromcMi aidbis tbrtcftx*et, wMeog a ntyf 
 vith heundj nod htnifs, 
 
 7'- The hunt is vp, the morne is brtght and gray, 
 The fields ate fragjanr, and the Wood* are greene, 
 Vncouplc het ie, and let v s make a bay, 
 And wake the Emperour, and his louely Bride, 
 And rouze ih* Prince, and ring a hunters peale, 
 That all the Cour: ruay eccho with the noy fe. 
 Sonnes let it be your charge, as it is ours, 
 To attend the Emperoursperfon carefully : 
 f hue bcne troubled in my flcepe thii night, 
 But dawning day ocw comfort hath infpir'd. 
 
 ffcrrt M cry cfbttndei , and *tndt htamti IB a 
 mor*fB*fijuuu t L4u 
 edibetr Atirndtnti. 
 
 Ti. Many good morro wes to y ourlklaicftle, ] 
 Madam to you as many and as good. 
 Ipromtfed your Grace, a Hunters peale. 
 
 S*tnr. And you haue rnng it luftily my Lords, 
 Somewhat to earcly for new married Ladie. 
 
 '*fi. Ljwp/,how fay you ? 
 La*i. I fay no: 
 I haue bcne awake two houres and more. 
 
 &ur. Come on then, horfc end Chariots 1ms hauc, 
 And to our fport : Madam,no w (hall ye fee, 
 OorRomaine hunting. 
 
 Aftr. Jhaue doggeJ my lord, 
 Will roure the proudfft Panther in the Chafe, 
 And clime the higheft P ojnontary top. 
 
 Tit. And I haue horfe will follow where the game 
 iMlakes way, and runaes likes Swallowes ore . thcp2ain 
 
The Tragedieo/Titus 
 
 Deme. Cbiran we hunt not we,wi th Hcrfe nor Hound 
 But hope to plocke a dainty Doe to ground. 
 Eater Ajtran alone. 
 
 Arm. He that had wic,wou!d thioke truttl hid none, 
 To bury fo much Gold" vnder a Tree, 
 And newer after tw inherit it. 
 Lei him th thinks of me fo abieaiy, 
 Knowthat this Gold rnuft cornea Rrarageme, 
 Which cunningly effect ed,will beget 
 A very exceUent peece of villany : 
 And forepofc fweet Gold for their vnrefl, 
 That haue their Almes out of the Ejnprefle Cheft. 
 fater Tanoratttbe A-faare. 
 
 T*o. My louely A^on, 
 Wherefore look'ft thou fad, 
 When eucry thing doth make i Gleeful! boift ? 
 TbeBirds chaum mclodyian eucry bufli, 
 TheSnike lies roiled in the chearcfull Sunne, 
 The grecne leiues quiuer.with the cooling winde, 
 And make a chcker'd (Tudow on the ground : 
 Voder their fweete Qadc,X4r let vi fit, 
 And whillt the babling Eccho mock's the Hounds , 
 Replying fhrilly to the well tun'd-Hornei, 
 As if a double hunt were heard ar onee. 
 Let vs fit downe.andmarke their yelping noyfe- 
 And after conflict, fuch as was fuppos'd. . 
 The wandring Prince and Didt once entcy'd. 
 When with ahappy florme they were furpris'd, 
 And Curtain'd with a Counfaile-keeping Caue, 
 We may each wreathed-in the others armes, 
 (Our paftimes done) poflefle a Golden (lumber. 
 Whiles Hounds and Hornes,and fwett Melodious Birds 
 Be vnto vs, as is a Nur.es Song 
 Of Lullabie.to bring her Babe afleepe . 
 
 Arm. Madame, 
 
 Though i^tntu gouerne your defircs, 
 Saturne is Domioarorou ermine: 
 What fignifies my deadly (landing eye, 
 My filence,and my Cloudy Melancholic, 
 My fleece of Woolly haire,thatnow vnc'urlet, 
 Euen as an Adder when (he doth vnrowlt 
 To do fome fatal! execution ? 
 No Madam,tnefe are no Vcneriall fignes, 
 Vengeance is in my heart, death in my hand, 
 Blood, and rcuenge.are Hammering in my head. 
 Hwkc 74Mw,the Bmprefle of my Soalc, 
 Which neuer hopes more heauen .then reft s in thee, 
 This is the day of Doome for Bfiianw\ 
 His %/?/ mu ft loofe her tongue to day, 
 Thy Sonnesmake Pillage ofherChaftity, 
 And wafh their hands in Bafflan blood. 
 Seeft thou this Letter,take it vp I pray thee. 
 And giue the King this fatall plotted Scrowle, 
 Now queftion me no more, we are efpied, 
 Hcere comes a parcell of our hopeful! Booty, 
 Which dreads not yet their liuet definition. 
 
 Enter 'Bafluetm md Latefnin, 
 
 Ttme. Ah my fwett CMare: 
 Sw|etertomethenJife. 
 
 Aro. No more great Emprefle .BsfliMia comes^ 
 Be crofle with himjand He goe fetch thy Sonnet 
 Tobicke thy quarrel! what fo ere they be. 
 
 Baffi. Whom haoc we hecre ? 
 Romes P.cyall Empre0e, 
 
 Vnfurniutt at our well bdeeming troope ? 
 Or is it Di-m habited like her, 
 Who hatb abandoned her holy Groues, 
 To fee the general! Hunting in this Forref) ? 
 
 Tame, Sawcic controulcr of our priuatc fiepj; 
 Had I the power.that foroe fay Dion had. 
 Thy Temple? fhouJd be planted prefently. 
 With Homes, as was AReont, and the Hounds 
 Should drtue vpon his new transformed limbei, 
 Vnmannerly intruder as thou art. 
 
 Laui. Vndcr your patience gentle Emprefle. 
 Tis thought you haue a goodly gift m Horning^ 
 And to be doubted ,that your toeore and you 
 Arc fingled forth to try experiments : 
 Joue fhcild your husband from his Hounds to day, 
 Tis pitty they (hould takehimfor a Stag. 
 
 Bafli Beleeue me Qucene.your fwarth Cy ruerion. 
 Doth make your Honour of his bodies Hue, 
 Sported, detefted.and ibhominatile. 
 Why arc you feqoeftred from sli your trai Ae > 
 Difmounted from your Snow-white goodly Steed, 
 And vNandred hither to en obfcure plot, 
 Accompanied with a barbarous Moore, 
 If foolc dertre had not conducted you f 
 
 Lttiti. And being intercepted i n your fport, 
 Great reafon that my Noble Lord,be rated 
 For SancineiTe.l pray you let vs hence, 
 And let her ioy her R aucn coloured loue, 
 This valley fits the purpofe parting well. 
 
 Buffi. The King my Brother fhallhaue notice of this. 
 
 Lam. I /or thefe flip* haue made him noted long. 
 Good King, to be fo mightily abufed. 
 
 TMWVI. Why I haue patience to endure all (his ) 
 
 Enter Chirm andDemnriMt, 
 7)em. How now decre Soueraigne 
 And our gracious Mother, 
 Why doth your Highnes looke fo pale and wan ? 
 
 T*m. Haue I not reafon thinke you to lookc peic. 
 Thefc two hsue tic'd me hither to this place, 
 Abarren.deteftedvaleyoufeeitis. 
 The Trees though Sornruer.yet forlorne and leane, 
 Ore-come with Mofle.and baleful! Miflclto. 
 Hcere neuer (hines the Sunne.hccre nothing breeds, 
 VnlctTe the nightly Owle,or fstall Rauen : 
 And when they fhew'd rne this abhorred pit, 
 They told me hecre at dead time of the ni&ht, 
 A thoufand Fiends.a thoufand Iwfljng Snake*, 
 Ten thoufand fweliing Toadei.ar- many Vrchins, 
 Would make (uch fearefull and confufed cries, 
 As any mortall body hearing it, 
 Should ftraite fall mad,orelfe die fuddenly. 
 No fooner had they told this helliuS talc, 
 But (hait they told me they would bindemeheere, 
 Vnto the body of adifmall yew, 
 And leaue me to this miferable death. 
 And then they call'd me foule AdoUereflV. 
 Lafcmious Goth, and all the bitter^ft usrmes 
 That eucr care didhearcto fuchetJbfi. 
 And had you not by wondrous fortune frame, 
 This vengeance on me had they executed : 
 Reucnge ir,as you loue your Mothers life. 
 Or be ye not henceforth cal'd my Children. 
 
 Turn, Ttm is a witneffe that 
 
 Chi. And this for me, 
 Strook home to fliew my ftrength, 
 
 La-ti I come Stmer<mv,n&y Barbarous T&ura. 
 
 dd For 
 
The Tragedieof Titus iJndronicus . 
 
 For no name fits thy nature but thy owne. 
 
 Tan. Giuc me thy poynjac d,you (hal know my boy es 
 Your Mothers hand (hall right your Mothers wiong. 
 
 Dtme. Stay Madam hcee is more belongs to her, 
 Fii li thralri the Corae,then after btnne the urew : 
 This Minion ftood vponher chaftiry , 
 Vpon her Nupuall vow.her loyalue. 
 And with that painted hope>rao your MightinefTc, 
 And (ball (he carry this vnto her graue ? 
 
 Chi. And if (Vie doe, 
 I would 1 were an Eunuch, 
 Drag hence her husband to feme fecrtt hole, 
 And make his dead Tronkc- Pillow to our iofi. 
 
 Tamo. But when yehaue the hony we defire, 
 Let not this Wafpeouc-liuevsboth to fling. 
 
 Cbfr. 1 warrant you Madam we will make that fure: 
 Cotne Miftris.now perforce we Will enioy, 
 That nice-preferued honefty of yours. 
 
 LMU. Oh T* W9r*,thou btar'ft a woman face. 
 
 TJWO. I will not heJreherfpcake,away with her. 
 
 Lai'i Sweet Lords intreac her hearc me but a word 
 
 Drmet. Liften faire Madam,let it be youj glory 
 ToJee her teares.but be your hart to them, 
 As vnrelenting flint to drops ofraine. 
 
 Lfui. When did the Tigers young-ones teach the dam) 
 O doe not learne her wrarh,fhe taught it thte. 
 The milke thou fuck ft from her did turne t 
 Enen at thy Teat thou had'ft thy Tyranny. 
 Yet entry Mother breeds not Soones alike, 
 Do thcu intreat her (hew a woman piny. 
 
 Ciisro. What, 
 Would'fl thcu haue me proue my felfe a baflard ? 
 
 Ln-Jt. Tistrut, 
 
 The Rauen doth not hatch a Larke, 
 Ye: haUe I heard.Oh could 1 finde it now. 
 The Lion mou'd with pitty.did mdure 
 To hiue his Princely pawes par'd all awiy. 
 Seme fay,lh.at Rauens fofter forlornc children, 
 The wl'iil'ft their owne birds famifh in their neits : 
 Oh Le to rcs; though thy hatd hart fay no, 
 N"thii: Co kind but fomething pittifoll. 
 
 Tanto. I know not what it meanec.aw *y with her. 
 
 Ltvt>a. Ob let me teach thee for my Father* fake, 
 That gaue thee life when well he might haue flame thee: 
 Be not cbdurste.open thy deafe eates. 
 
 r<UB Had'ft thou in pttfonncre offended me. 
 Euen for bis fake am 1 pitf.letTe: 
 Remember Boyes 1 powr'd forth teares in vaine. 
 To faue your brother from the facnfice, 
 Bat fierce AnAromcut would not relent, 
 Therefore away with her .and vfe her as you will, 
 The worfe to her.the better lou'd of me. 
 
 L**i. OkTm>ra. 
 Beca!ldagcnUeQorne, 
 And with t nine owne hands kill me in this place. 
 For 'tis not life that I haoe beg'd fo long, 
 Poorc I was flame, when "Bajuaim dy'd. 
 Tom, What beg'ft thou then ? fond woman let me go ? 
 
 Lam . 'T is prefent death 1 beg,and one thing more, 
 That womanhood denies roy tongue to tell : 
 Oh V cepe me from their worfe then killing !uft, 
 And i uinble me into Come loathfome pit, 
 Where neuer mans eye may behold oiy body, 
 Dcx- this, and be a charitable murderer. 
 
 TT.J. So fliould I rob my I'weet Sonne's of their ft*, 
 N > let them latiffic thcit luii on thee. 
 
 Deme. Away, 
 For thou haft ftaid vs he-e too long. 
 
 LtinifiM. NoGaracc, 
 No womanhood ? Ah beaftly creature, 
 The blot and enemy to our generall ftamc. 
 Confufionfall 
 
 Chi. Nay then He flop your mouth 
 Bring thou her husband, 
 This is the Hole where Aaron\*\& vs hide him. 
 
 Tarn. Fare well my Sonnes,iee that you make her fare 
 Nete let my heart know merry cheere indeed, 
 Till all the Andranict \>e made away : 
 Now.will I hence to feekemy louely Mc e rt t 
 And let my fplcenefull Sonnes this Trull defloure. xit 
 
 Eater Atran with t a ofTttw Samet. 
 
 Art*. Come on my Lords,tbe better foote before. 
 Straight will I bring you to the lothfome pi t, 
 Where I efpied the Panther faft afleepe. 
 
 Qu*. My fight is very duil what ere it bodes. 
 Mam. And mine 1 prormfe you.were it not for (haute. 
 Well could I leaue our fport to fleepe a while. 
 
 $,n. What art thou fallen? 
 What fubtite Hole is this, 
 
 Whofe mouth is couered with Rude growing Briers, 
 Vponwhofcleaues are drops of new- (r>ed-blood, 
 As frefti as ntwrningsdew diOil'd on fiowctj. 
 A very fatall place u fecmes to me 
 Speake Brother hall thou hint rhce wilh the fall i 
 
 Marttiu Oh Brother, 
 Witb the difroal'ft obied 
 That euer eye with fight made heart lament. 
 
 Aranr Now will I fetch the King to finde them heere 
 Thee he thereby may haae a likely gefle, 
 Howthefe were they that made away his Brother. 
 
 rif Aivn- 
 
 Mani. Why doft not comfort me and helpe me our 
 From this vnhallow'd 4nd blood-framed Hole? 
 
 ginmtu. 1 am furprifed with an vncourh feare, 
 A chilliog fweat ore-runs my trembling ioyms, 
 My heart fufpefts more then mine eie can fee. 
 
 Marti. To proue thou batt a true diu.ming heart, 
 Aaron and thou Jookedowne into this den, 
 And fee a feareful) fight of blood and death. 
 
 *i>iiut. Aarvti is gone. 
 And my compaiTionate heart 
 Will not permit mine eyes qnceto bthold 
 The thing whereat it trembles by furmife: 
 Oh tell me how" it ii,for nere (ill now 
 Was 1 achild,tofearelknownotwht, 
 
 Marti. Lord Tttfluuim I icsembre wed heere, 
 All on a heape like to the flaughtred Lambe, 
 In this deieft ed,darke,blood-drinking pit. 
 
 QKI. I fit be darke.how dooB thou know 'tis lie ? 
 Mart. Vpon his bbodyfinger he doth wcare 
 A precious Ring,that Itjghtens all the Hole: 
 Which like a Taper in tome Monument, 
 Doth (hiuevpon the dead mans earthly cheekes, 
 And Oiewes the ragged intrailuoftbe pit: 
 So pale did fhioe the Moone on Prramtu, 
 When he by night lay bath'd m Maiden b lood: 
 O Brother heipe me with thy fainting hand. 
 If feare hath made'thee faint as mee U hih, 
 Out of this fell devouring receptacle, 
 At hateful! s OV<fw miftic mouth 
 
 Qmss. Rcath roe ;hy band.that 1 may hejpe thee out. 
 
> wanting ftrengtb to doc thes fo much good, 
 [may be pluckt into the fwallcwittg wombe, 
 Of tiiisdeepe pit^oore 'Brffaw graue : 
 I haue no fl'fength co plucke thcc to the brinke. 
 
 Mort>u$33ot I no ftrength co clime without thy help . 
 
 ^uah Thy hand once more, i will not loofe agahw, 
 Till thou art heere alofi.or I below, 
 Thou fao*ft not cotne to tne , 1 come to ?bee. 'Setbrf^lin. 
 
 E*tsr t ** Empenur , Aero* tbt (Jfare. 
 
 Sitar. Along with me, lie fee what hole is h 
 And what he is chat now is leapt into it. 
 Say, who art thou that lately did'rt defeend, 
 [ato this gaping hollow ofthe earth ? 
 
 y*/arO..Thevnhappie (bnne of old Andreniaa, 
 Brought hither in a nioft voluekie home, 
 To finde tliy brother B)statt( dead. 
 
 Satier. My brother dead ? I know thou doft but ieft, 
 He and his Lady both are at the Lodgt t 
 Vpon the North-fide ot this pieafant Chafe, 
 Tisnot an houre fince I lft him there. 
 
 (Jtfarti. We know not where you left him z!l !iue. 
 But out alas.heere haue we found him dead. 
 
 TMHO. Where is roy Lord the King ? 
 
 Kig. Heere 7'nr,though grieu'd witli killing griirfc. 
 
 Tom. W here is chy brother BafsiMia f 
 
 Kt*!g*lovt to the bottome doft thou fcarch roy wound, 
 Pcxe "Saffiaaiu heere lies murthaed. 
 
 Tarn. >Thn all coo late \ bring this fatal! writ, 
 The complot of thiitimelefleTragedie, 
 And wonder greatly that mans face can fold, 
 In pleaung fmiles wch murderous Tyrannic. 
 
 Shtgifteik Saismutse 4 Letter. 
 
 Satunieus reads the Letter, 
 Asdifwe mifftto meett tnm ban family t 
 Svcst htoafnun^Bf^ino^tis we mee*t t 
 Doe tboafi much at dig she grate fa- b**>, 
 
 ts k*<n*'ft arr meaning Joofyftr tiy rswtrd 
 Among the Nettles at tke Elder tret: 
 Wbisbcmer-lbfuiei'tbefooiahoftbrtftmep^ : 
 V here we defrtfJie- hury BaJJix 
 Dae tbu endfgrsbtfe vt tbi 
 
 Kiss. Oh TVswm.vmrucT heard the like? 
 This if the pit.and this the Elder tree, 
 Looke firs,if you can rtnde the huntfman oot, 
 That (hould haue murthered "Suftt^aa h*erc. 
 
 Aron. My gracious Lord heere is the bag of Gold. 
 ' King. Two of thy whc'.pcs/eil Cur of bloody kind 
 Hane heere bereft sny brother of bis life; 
 Sirs drag them from the pis vnto the prifon, 
 There let them bide imtiU we hauc deuis'd 
 Somc-ncuer beari-of tortering pahx for eh:m. 
 
 T~*ma. What arc they in this pit, 
 Oh wondrous thing ! 
 How eafily murder is difcouered ? 
 
 Tit. HighEmperour, vpoo tny feeble kcee, 
 Ib eg tKis bonne,wsth teares, not lightly Qied, 
 T hat this fell fault of roy accurfed Somus, 
 Accui fed,if th* faults beprcu'd in thens. 
 
 Ktng. Ificbeprou'd?youfUii8ppaw , 
 
 W fro Pwnd tMs 'Lttr , Tamtvt was it vou ) 
 
 ftMora. jindrettieM hioifdfedid taxcit vp, 
 
 Tit. 1 did my Lord, 
 Yet let me be their baile, 
 For by roy Fathers reuerent Tombe I row 
 They fhali be ready at yout Highnes will, 
 To anfwere their lufpition with their liuet. 
 
 Kiag. Thou (halt oot baile them, fee thou follow me. 
 Sonre bring the murthered body ,fome the murtheicrs, 
 Let thetn not fpeake a word,the guilt is plaine, 
 For by Hiy foule,were there worfe end then death, 
 That end vpon them fhoold be executed. 
 
 Tame. Aadrotricm I will entreat the King, 
 Feare not thySonnes,they ftialj do wcH enough. 
 
 Tit, Come Lwim come, 
 Stay not to talke with them, Extutt. 
 
 E*ter the Enyrtfr Smitet. with Lavutiafirr haadt eat frond \ 
 her Hague cut tat, ami rtutfit. 
 
 Den*. Sonowgoerdiand if thy tongue can 
 Whot'was that cut thy tongue and rauifhr ihce. 
 
 Chi. Write downe thy roiad, bewray thy meaning fo, 
 And if thy flumpes wi!l let thee play the Scribe. 
 
 Dem. See how with fignes and toksns <he can fco^rle. 
 
 Cht. Goehome, 
 Call for fweet water.wafh hy hands. 
 
 Dem. She hath no tongue to cal!,ncr bast's to wa(h. 
 And fo let's leaue her to her fr'.ent walkcs. 
 
 Chi. And t'weremy caufe,! fhould goe hang ruy feKe. 
 
 'Dem, If thoa hidYi hands to helpe thce knit the cord. 
 
 Exetm. 
 Wiide Hurtier. 
 
 Enter Mattttfram bnm,g te Latfait. 
 Who is this,nny Ncece tha: flies a way fo fall ? 
 Cofen a word, where is your husband ? 
 If I do drcame , would all my wealth would wake Me 3 
 If I doe wake.fomc Planst fhikemc downe, 
 That 1 may Dumber in eternal] flcepe. 
 Speake gentle Neece.what fterne vngentle hands 
 Haih bpt, and bew'd,and made :hy body bare 
 Of her two branches,thofe fwee: Ornaments 
 Whofe cirtkling (hadoweSjKings haue fought to ileepis 
 And rnlgUt not gaine fo great a happines 
 As halfe thy Loue ; Why docft not fpeake :o an/ 
 Alas.aCrimfon riaet of warme blood, 
 Like to a bubling fountain? (Ur*d with wi:.dt, 
 Doth rife and fall betwecnc thy Rofed lips, 
 Comming and going with thy hony brcatii. 
 But Cure fome Ttrem hath deflourc d ther, 
 And ieaft thou (hould'ft detect them.cut chy tongue. 
 Ah.now thou turts'ft away thy face for (liame: 
 And notwithstanding all this lofle of blood, 
 A from a Conduit with their iffuing Spouts, 
 Ye: doe thy cheekes looke red at Titan/ f*cs t 
 Blushing tc beencoumrcd with a Cloud 2 
 Shall I fpeake for tbee > (hall 1 fay 'tis fo ; 
 Oh that I knew thy hi ft, and knew the beift 
 That I might raiicat him to cafe my mind. 
 Sorrow conceaicd.Uke an Oucc 0opt, 
 Do'.h burne the hart to Cinders where k is* 
 Fairfc "Pkilotacla flic but lofl her tongue, 
 And in a tedious Sampler fowed her inmde. 
 But Ioc!y Necce,that roeane is cut f*rbm thef, 
 /i criftict '/ treat haft ihou mst withalJ, 
 And he hatl) cut thofe ptetcy fi ogers off, 
 
 " dd Thst 
 
The Tragedie of Titos sAndronicus. 
 
 That could huc better fowcd then PhUamei. 
 
 Ob had bc moofter fecne thofe Lilly hands, 
 
 Tremble like Afpen leaue. vpon a. Lute, 
 
 And make the lilken firings delight to kiffe them, 
 
 He would not then haue toucht them for his life. 
 
 O t had he heard the beauenly Harmony, 
 
 Whic h that fweet tongue hath made : 
 
 He would haue dropt his knife and fell afleepe, 
 
 As Cerberw at the Thracian Poets feete. 
 
 Come.let v goe,and make thy father blinde, 
 
 For fuch a fight will blinde a fathers eye. 
 
 One houres ftorme w .11 drowne the fragrant meades, 
 
 What, will whole months of teares thy Fathers eye* ? 
 
 Doe not draw backe,for we will mournc with thee: 
 
 Oh could our mourning cafe thy mifery. Exeunt 
 
 Enter the Inctges and Ser.Jttouri irith Tttm ia>e fotrvrs bound, 
 f ajfmgon the Stage to the place of execution , andTi'iti going 
 btfartf leading. 
 
 7~. Heare me graue fathers.noble Tribunes fly, 
 For pitty of mint- age, whofc youth was fpent 
 In dangerous warrcs.whilft you tecurrly flept: 
 Fof all my blood in Homes great quarrell (hed. 
 For all the frofty nights that [ haue watcht, 
 And for thefe bitter teares.whtch now you fee, 
 Filling the aged wrinkles in my checkes, 
 Be pittiful! to my condemned Sonnes, 
 Whofe foules is not corrupted as 'tis thought : 
 For two and twenty lonues ! neuer wept, 
 Becaufe they died m honours lofty bed. 
 
 Jtntiro-niCMi l-fetli aavne^iia the Judgti pafje ty him. 
 For thefe, Tribunes"' the dufl \ write 
 Mv hans deepe languor, and my foules fad t cares : 
 Let my teares fianch the earths drie appetite. 
 My lonnts fweei blood, will make it (name andblufh:- 
 
 earth ! 1 will be t'; u-rtd ihci- more with raine Exeunt 
 That fhil) diftill from thefr two ancient ruines, 
 
 Then y outhfull Aprill fhall with all his fhowes 
 In fammers drought-.lle drop vpon the* dill, 
 In Winter with warme teares lie melt the fnow, 
 
 i And kcepe erernali fprmg time on thy face, 
 So chou refufe to drinkc my deare formes blood. 
 
 I 
 
 Eater Lufmf,v>ilhhn weapon drovne. 
 
 \ OS reuerent Tnbimes,oh gentle aged men, 
 
 nlimde my fofinfs.reuctfe the doome of death, 
 \nd let me fayfihat neuer wept before) 
 M \ : r jrt* are now preualing Oratours. 
 
 / . Oh noble father.you lament in vaine, 
 
 1 lit T ' ibuncs heare not.no man is by, 
 And you recount your forrowes to aftone. 
 
 ri. Ah LHCUU for thy brothers lei me plead, 
 Grue Tubunes.once more I intreat of you. 
 
 t-u. Mv gracious Lord f no Tribune hearesyoufpcske. 
 
 7"< . Why 'tis no mattet man, if ihey did heare 
 They wouid notmarke me:oh if they did heare 
 They vsiuld not pitty m. 
 Therefore 1 teiirrsy forrow;: booties to the ftortes. 
 
 Who though they cannot anfwere my diftreffe, 
 
 Yet in feme fort they ate better then the Tribunes, 
 
 For that they will not intercept my tale ; 
 
 When I doe weepe.they humbly at my feetc 
 
 Rcceiuc my teares, and fecme to weepe with me, 
 
 And were they but attired in graue weedes, 
 
 Rome could afford no Tribune like to thefe, 
 
 A ftone is as foft waxe, 
 
 Tribunes more hard then ftones: 
 
 Aftone is (ilent.and offendeth nor, 
 
 And Tribunes with their tongues doome men to death. 
 
 But wherefore ftand'ft chou with thy weapon drawne ? 
 
 Lu. To refcucmy txvo brothers from their death, 
 For which attempt the Judges baueptonounc'rt 
 My euerlaftlng doome ofbanifhment. 
 
 7*. O happy man.thry haue befriended thee : 
 WhyfooliftiZ^r,doft tbounot perceiue 
 That Rome is but a wildernes ofTigers ? 
 Tigers muft pray,and Rome affords no prey 
 But me and and mine : how happy art thou then 
 From thefe deuourers to be banifhed ? 
 But who comes with our brother Mtrcut heere 
 
 Enter Marcus and Lattinu. 
 
 Mar. 7/Ai,prcpare thy noble eyes to weepe, 
 Ot tf not fo,thy noble heart to breake : 
 1 bring confirming forrow to thine age. 
 
 Ti. Will it confameme ?Let me fee it then. 
 
 t^Mar This was thy daughter. 
 
 7*. VniyMartmftotocu. 
 
 Luc. Ayemcthisobiedkilsme. 
 
 Ti. Faint- barred boy ,arife and looke vpon her, 
 Speake Lauiaia,vi\i&\ accurfcd hand 
 Hith made thee handlefle in thy Fathers fight ? 
 What foole hath added water to the Sea ? 
 Or brought a faggot to bright burning Troy t 
 My griefe was ai the height before thou cam'ft, 
 And now like Njlw it dildaineth bounds : 
 Giue me ^ fword ,Ile chop off my hands too, 
 Fo; they hauefought for Rome,and all in vaine : 
 And they haue nui'ft this woe, 
 In feeding life : 
 
 In booteleffc prsyei haue they bene held vp, 
 And they haue feru'd me to ertcclletTe vfe. 
 Now all the feruice I require of them, 
 Is that the one will helpe to cut the other : 
 Tu well Z,<wwM,that thou haft no hands, 
 For hands to do Rome feruice,is but vaine. 
 
 Luei. Speake gentle fifter, who hath msrtyrM thce? 
 
 Mar. O that delightful! engineof her thoughts, 
 That blab'd them with fuch pleating eloquence, 
 Is torne from forth that pretty hollow cage, 
 Where like a fweet mellodm? bird ir fung, 
 Sweet varied notes inchanting euery eare. 
 
 Luei. Oh fay thou for her, 
 Who hath done this deed* 
 
 Mart. Oh thus I found her ftraying in the Parke, 
 Seeking tohide herfelfeas doth the Deare 
 That hath receiude fome vnrecuring wound. 
 
 Tit. It was my Deare, 
 And he that wounded her, 
 Hath hurt me more, then had he kild me dead : 
 For now I ftand 25 one vpon a Rocke, 
 Inuiron'd with a wildernefTe ofSea. 
 Who markes the waring tide, 
 Grow wauc by waiK, 
 
TbeTragedie of Tito f ^AndroYacm, 
 
 ixpe&ing euerwh> force enuiousfarge, 
 
 AAil in his brinifli bowels fwallow hia. 
 
 "his way to death my wretched formes ere gone: 
 
 leere fhndsmy other fonne,a bacifht man, 
 
 ^nd heere my brother weeping at my woe*. 
 
 lut that which giues my foule the greateft fpume, 
 
 '{re LxumiafitKret then my foule. 
 lad I but feene thy picture in this plight, 
 
 would kauc madded roe. What fh&ll 1 doe? 
 view I behold thy liuely body fo ? 
 Thou haft no hands to wipe away thy teares, 
 *Iof tongue to tell me who hath martyt'd thee : 
 hy husband be is deadend for his death 
 "hy brothers are condcmn'd.and dead by this. 
 ,ooke Afia-etu,ah (onneLutiiu looke on her ; 
 Whenldidnameherbrothers,thcnfrefh teares 
 rood on her cheekcs,as doih the hony dew, 
 'pen a gathred Lillie alcnoft withered., 
 
 Mot. Perchance (he weepes bccaufe they kil'd her 
 tosband, 
 
 rchar.ce becaufe fheknowes him innocent. 
 
 71 If hey did kill thy husband then be ioyful! 
 'ccaufe tbelaw hath tzne rcuenge on them. 
 jockey would not doc fo rouie a deeds, 
 WStnesthe forrow that their filler makes. 
 Gectlc Leuini* let me kiffc iSy lips, 
 Or nvake fornc figoes how I may do thee eafe : 
 Shall thy good Vncle,aDdihy brother Lacitu, 
 \nd thoo and 1 fis round about fome Fountaine. 
 Booking all downcwards tu behold our ciieekes 
 low they are ftain'd in nrcadowcs, yer not dry 
 Wub miery Qisae left on them by a flood : 
 And in the Fountaine (hall we gzzc fo long, 
 Fill the frcfh taftc be taken &om that cleerenes, 
 \nd made a brine pit with our bitter teare* i 
 > ftiall we cut away our hands like thine ? 
 Or (hall we bite our tongues,and in dumbe (hewts 
 3 {fe the remainder of out hateful! dayes ? 
 What (hall we doe ? Let vs that haue cux toa'goes 
 ?lot forne deuifc of further miferies 
 fom&ke vs wondred ac in time to conw. 
 
 La. Sweet Father ccafc your tcarcs.for at yourgriefe 
 See how my wretched fiftcr fobs and weep*. 
 
 Ur, Patience deere Neece,goo<i7(:< drie thine 
 eyes. 
 
 77. Ah AAnc r Afiro,Brother well I wot, 
 Thy napkin cannot drinke a teare of noinc, 
 For thou poore man haft drcwn'd it with thine ovroe. 
 
 Lu. Ah vyLAnifsia I will wipe thy cheekes. 
 
 Ti Marke Morcw matke,! vnderttand her fignes. 
 Had {be a tongue to fpeakc,fiow would {he fay 
 That to her brother which I faid to thee 
 Kis Napkin with hcrtrue teares all bewet, 
 Can do no feruice on her forrowfull cheekes. 
 Oh what a Timpathy of woe is this! 
 As farre from hclpe as Limbo is fromblifle, 
 
 Enter Arm the Moors a/ont. 
 
 Tllaart. Tilta dttdrtmicmjOf] Lord the Empcrour, 
 Sends thee this word .that if thou Icoe thy (bones, 
 Let Afarcia,Cmctiu t OT thy felfe old Tbiu, 
 Or any one ofyou.ehop offyour hand, 
 And fend it to the King-.he for the fame, 
 Will fend thee hither both thy fonnes aliue, 
 And thj (hall be the raofotnc for their fault. 
 
 Ti. Oh gracious Emperour.ob gentle Aorm . 
 Did euer Ratiea fing Co like a L&rke, 
 That giucs fweet tydings of the Suoncsvprife? 
 "With all my heart,! le fend the Empcrour my tund, 
 Good Arm w i! c thou help to chop it off > 
 
 Lu. Stay Father, for that uoble hand of thine, 
 That hath throwac downc fo many enemies, 
 Shall not be fent : my hand will fcrue the turne. 
 My youih can better fpjre my blood then you, 
 And cherfore mine ftull faue my brothers hues. 
 
 Mar. Which of your hands hath not defended Rome 
 And rear'd aioft the bloody Battleaxe. 
 Writing deftruc~lion on the enetnies Caftle? 
 Oh none of both but are ofhigh defert : 
 My hand haih bin bat idle,let it ferue 
 To ranfome my two nephewes from their death, 
 Then haue I kept it to a worthy end. 
 
 Ttfwre. Nay come agree, whofe hand (hallgoe aloog 
 For frare tliey die before their pardon come. 
 
 tJHar. My hand (hallgoe. 
 
 Lu. By heauen it fhallnot goe. 
 
 TI. Sirs ftrioe no rnore,(uch withered hearbs as thcfe 
 Are meete for plucking vp.and therefore mine. 
 
 L, Sweet Father,if 1 fiiall be thooght thy fonac, 
 Let me redeerne my brothejsboth rrom death. 
 
 Mar, And for our fathers fake,and mot hen case, 
 Now let me Qiew a brothers loue to thee. 
 
 Ti. Agreebetweeneyou,Iwillfpare my hand. 
 
 Lu. Then He goe fetch an Axe. 
 
 M*r. But! will vfe the Axe. Exaax 
 
 Ti. Come hither Aar<r* t \\e deceiue them both, 
 Lend me thy hand, and I will giuethee mine, 
 
 <Jttsre. If that be cal'd deceit, I wiU be horn ft, 
 And neuer whil"ft 1 Hue decciue meo fo : 
 But He deceiueyou in snot her fort, 
 And that you'l fay ere halfe an hourt pafi?. 
 
 Eater Lvciiu and Marat J<y4at. 
 
 77. Now (lay yon ftrife.what fliafl be,is difpaiche t 
 Good yfrm 
 
 Tell him,it was a hand that warded him 
 
 From thoufaad dangers : bid him bury i: t 
 
 More hath it merited : That let it haue. 
 
 As for for my fonnes,fay I account of them, 
 
 As ieweU purchaB at an eaiic price, 
 
 And yet deere too.becaufe I bought mine ownc. 
 
 Arm. I goe Antbrmtcuf t yaA tor thy hand, 
 Looke by and by to haue thy foaneswiih thee : 
 Their heads I rneaae : Oh how this villany 
 Doth fat me with the very thoughts of it, 
 Let fooles doe good.and felre men call for grace, 
 Area will haue his foule blacke like his face. Exii. 
 
 Ti. Oheerel lift this one hand 7p to beauen, 
 And bow this feeble mine to the earth, 
 If any power pucks wretched tearcs, 
 To that I call : what wilt thou kneele with d i 
 Doe then deare heart, for heauen ftiall heart our prayers, 
 Or with our fighs wcele breath the welkin dicsme, 
 And (raine the Son with fogge as foffidme cloudes, 
 When thy do hug him in their rueldng bofotnes. 
 
 War-. Oh brorherfpeake with poflibilitles, 
 And do not breake into thefe deepeextrearoes. 
 
 Ti. Is not my for row deepe.hauiag no booome i 
 
 <JJ Then 
 
The Tragedie of Titus tAndromcus* 
 
 Then be my paeons botiomlefle with them. 
 Mar. But ye ' 1" reason gouerne thy lament. 
 T'ttit, If there were rcafon for ihefemifenes. 
 Then inco limiu could J binde my woes : 
 Whenheauen doth wevpe, doth not the earth oreflow # 
 
 "the wmdes rage, doth not the Sea wax mad, 
 
 'hreatning the welkin with his big-fwo!ne face t 
 
 ind wilt thou haue a resfon for this coile i 
 the Sea. Hatke how her fights doe flow : 
 
 he is the weepino welkin, I the earth : 
 Then rnuft my Sea be moucd with her fighes, 
 
 "hen muft my earth with her continual! teanrs, 
 
 kcome a deluge : ouerflow'd and drown'd : 
 
 k>r why, my bowels cannoi hide her woes, 
 
 Jut like a drunkard muft 1 vomit them; 
 
 lien giueme leaue, for loofers will haue Icaue, 
 
 'oeaie their ftomackes with their bitter tongues, 
 
 Eater a meffevger tvitb ttva beadi and * hand. 
 
 Mtf Worthy Andrsmciu. ill amhou repaid, 
 For that good hand ihou fentft ihe Emperour : 
 leere are the heads of thy two noble lonnes. 
 And heeres thy hand in fcorne to thee fent backe : 
 'hy griefes,their fpoits : Thy refolutionmockc , 
 "hat woe is roetothinke^pon thy woes, 
 Acre then rcmembtance ot'my fathers death. fjett. 
 
 More. Now let hot /Etna cooleinCicilie, 
 And be my heart an eue;-burning hell : 
 rhefe mifenes arc more then may be borne 
 To weepe with them that weepe, doth eafe fome dcale, 
 Jut forrow flouted at, is double death 
 
 Luci. Ah that this fight (houldmakc fo deep a wound, 
 And yet detefted life not fhrinke thereat ; 
 rhat euer death fhoold let life beare hi* name, 
 Where life hath no more intereft but to breath. 
 
 "Mar. Alas poore hart thst kifle is comfonlefTe, 
 As froren water to a ftarced fnike. 
 
 Titus When will this fearcful! flumber haue an end * 
 Afar. Nowfarwell flattene.die Sixdrmiciti, 
 rhou doft not flumber, fee thy two fons heads, 
 Thy warlike bands, thy mingled daughter here 
 Thy other baniflu Tonnes with this deerc fight 
 Itrucke pale and bloodlelTe, and thy brother I, 
 ioen like a ftony Jmage, cold and numme. 
 Ah now no more will I comroule my gnefes, 
 lent off thy filuer haire, thy other hand 
 Gnawing with thy teeth, and be this difmall fight 
 Tbe clofing vp of our moft wretched *y : 
 jowis t time to ftorme, why art thou ftill { 
 
 Titm. Ha.ha.ha, 
 Mar. Why doft thou laugh f it fits not with this hoore, 
 
 TV. Why 1 haue not another ceare to (bed ; 
 Betides, th'is forrow is an enemy, 
 And would vfurpe vpon my watry eyes, 
 And make them blinde with tributaiie teares. 
 Then which way fhall 1 finde Reuengej Caut ? 
 For thefc two heads doe feeme to fpeake tc me, 
 And threat me, I (hall neucr come to blifle, 
 Till all thefc mifchiefes be returned againe, 
 Euen in their throats that haue committed then. 
 Come let me fee what caske I haue to doe, 
 You heauie people, circle roe about, 
 That 1 may curne me to each one of you, 
 And fwezre vnto my fouleto right your wrongs. 
 Thevow is made, come Brother take ahead, 
 
 And in this hand the other will I bear*. 
 
 And LautaJa thou {halt be employd in thefe things : 
 
 Beare thou my hand fweet wench betweene thy ueth 
 
 A for thee boy, goe get thee from my fight, 
 
 Thou art an Exile, and thou muft not May, 
 
 Hie to the Gytfa, and raife an army there, 
 
 And if you loue me, as I thinkeyoudoe, 
 
 Let's kiffe and pan, for we haue much to doe. 
 
 Mantttucitu. 
 
 Luct. Farewell Andrenicus my noble Father ; 
 The woful ft man that euer liu'd in Rome : 
 Farewell proud Rome, til Lueitti come againe, 
 Heloues his pledgesdearer then his life; 
 Farewell Laum'ut my noble fitter, 
 O would thou wen as thou to fore haft beene, 
 But now, nor Lucius nor Laumia liues 
 But in obliuion and hateful griefes ; 
 lf,fT> hue, he will requit your wrongs, 
 And make proud Saturnmt and hisEmpreflc 
 Beg at the gares likes Tarqai* and his Queene. 
 Now will I to iheGothrs and raifc a power, 
 To b e reucng'd on Rome and Satuntaf . Exit Lucna 
 
 tmltr Andrfnicvs, "Marctu, LaMmtA, andtht Bof . 
 
 vfn. So,fo, now fit, and looke you eeno more 
 Then will preferue iuft fo much ftrength in vs 
 As willreuenge thefe bitter woes of ours . 
 "Marcus vnknit that forrow-wreathen knot .- 
 Thy Neece and 1( poore Creiture)want our hands 
 And cannot paflionste oui tenfold griefe, 
 Withfoulded Armes. This poorenght band of mine, 
 h lefi totirranizevpponmy breafl. 
 Who when my hart all mad withmifery, 
 Brats in this hollow prifon of my fleftv, 
 Then thus I thumpe it downe. 
 Thou Map of woe , that thus doft talk in fignes, 
 When thy poore hart beates without ragiouj besting, 
 Tnoti canrt not ftrike it thus to make it ftill t 
 Wound u withfighing girle,kil it wd grones : 
 Or get fomc little knife betweene t*y trtth, 
 And iuftagainfi thy hart mskethoua hole, 
 That all the teares that thy poore eyes let fall 
 May run into that finke, and foaking in, 
 Drownethc 1 amen ting foole, in Sea ak teares. 
 
 Mar. Fy brother fy, teach her not thus to lay 
 Such violent hands vppon her tender life 
 
 ^n. How now J Has forrow made thcedoate already? 
 Why ^arrjWjnomanfhouldbemadbutl: 
 Wfyjt-v io! ent hands can {he lay on ber Jrfc : 
 Ah wherefore dort thou v rge the name ofhands, 
 To nid ufcneat tell the tale twice ore 
 How Troy was burnt, and he made mJferablc? 
 , O handle not the theame, to talke of hands, 
 Leaft we remember ftill :h*t we haue oone. 
 Fie, fie, how Frantiquely 1 fquaremytalke 
 As if we fliould forget we had no hands : 
 Jf Ma-eta did not name the word ofhantb. 
 Come, lets fall too, and gentle girkeate this, 
 Heere is no drinke ? Harke Meretx what ftw &i, 
 ] can interpret all bet martir'd tignes, 
 She faies. ft>e drinkes no other drinke but reeves 
 Breu'd wi'.h her ibirow .- meih'd vppon her cHeeket, 
 
 Speech. 
 
The Tragedi 
 
 43 
 
 Specchlefle conaplayne, I will learoethy thought* 
 
 fn thy dumb aftion, will I be as pcrfea 
 
 A s begging Hermits in their holy prayers. 
 
 Thou (halt not fighe nor hold thy damps to heaDen, 
 
 Nor winke.nor nod,nor kneele,nor make a figne, 
 
 But I(of thefe) will wrefl an Alphabet, 
 
 And by ftill pra&ice.learne to know thy meaning. 
 
 Bay. Good grandfire leauethefe bitter deepe laments, 
 Make my Aunt meny.with fomcplesfing talc. 
 
 <JWar. A!as,the tender boy in pad-on mou'd, 
 Doth weepe to fee his grsndfues heauineflc. 
 
 An. Peace tender Sapltng,thou art made ofteares, 
 And teares will quickly'meU thy life away. 
 
 Marcus ftnkgs the dtfb with a k*if*. 
 What doeft thon ftrike at Marcttt with knife. 
 
 Afar. Ac that that I haue kil'd my Lord. a Flys 
 
 An. Out on the rourderour : thoo kit'ft my hart, 
 Mine eyes cloi'd with view of Tirranie ; 
 A deed of death done on the I nnocent 
 Becoms not Titm broher : get thee gone, 
 1 fee thou art not for my company : 
 
 Mar. Alas(my Lord) 1 haue but kild a die. 
 
 An. But ? How : if that Flic had a father and mother ? 
 How would he hang his (lender gildyl wings 
 AQU buz lamenting doings in the ayer, 
 PooreharmelcficFly, 
 That with his pretty buzing melody, 
 Came heere to make vs merry, 
 And thou haft kiJ'd him. 
 
 (JMar. pardon me fir, 
 I: was a bJacfce illfauour'd Fly, 
 Like to the Emprcfie Moore,cherefore I kild him. 
 
 An. O.o.o, 
 
 Then pardon mt for reprehending thee, 
 For thou haft done a Charitable deed : 
 Giuc me tliy knife,! will infult on him, 
 Flattering my fclfes.as if it were the Moore, 
 Conic hither porpofely to poyfon me. 
 Thcr'c* for thy felfe,and thats for Tamtr \ Ah (lira, 
 Yet 1 ihinkewearenotbtought folow, 
 But that betweene vs,we can kill a FJy, 
 That comes in likeneife of a Cole-blacke Moore. 
 
 tnar. Alas poorc man,griefe ha's fo wrought on him, 
 He takes falfe (hadowes.for true fubftances. 
 And. Conic. cake away : Lajtiiiia^oe with me, 
 He co (hy c!ofies,and got read with thee 
 i'id ftoriesjchanced in the times of old. 
 Come boy,and goc with roe, thy fight is young, 
 And ihou (halt tead.whcn mine begin co dazcll. 
 
 jffius Quarfuf. 
 
 Enttrjotuig Lucius tuid LaxiaiarKmjHf after bim,<md 
 
 the 'ByjUcsfrffm her with hit booket vjidtr bit irate. 
 
 Enttr Tints and Atarau. 
 
 "S<y. Helpe Grandficr hclpe^ny Aunt Laving, 
 Followes roc euery where I know not why. 
 Good Vncle Marcvi fee how fv jft /he comes, 
 Alas fweet Annt,I know not what you meane. 
 
 Mtr. Stand by me Larw.doe not fcare thy Aunt. 
 
 T>t*t. She loues thee boy too well co doe thee harnjc 
 
 % I when my father was in Rome (he did. 
 
 .AiV.Wbatmeaucsniy Ncecc&wM/a by thefe Cgnes 
 71. Fcare not Lucius /ome what doth (be meant- 
 See Locius fec,bow much (he makes of theet 
 Some whether would (be haue thee goc with her. 
 Ah boy, Cantlut oeoer with more care 
 Re?d to her fonnes.thcn (be hath read to thee, 
 Sweet Poetry , and Tullies Ora tour : 
 Canft thou not gefle wherefore fhc plies thee thus ? 
 
 Saj. My Lord I know not l.nor can I gefle, 
 Vnlefle tome fit or frentic do poiTcfle her : 
 Forl hzue heard my Grandfiet fay fall oft, 
 Extremitie of griefes would make men mad. 
 And I haue read that //** of Troy, 
 Ran mad through forrow.that made me to feare, 
 Although my Lord,! know my noble Aunt, 
 Loues me as deareas ere my mother did, 
 And would not but in fury fright my youth, 
 Which made me downe to throw try bookes, end Bfc 
 Caoflcs perhapj,but pardon m fweet Aunt, 
 And Madsm.it my Vncle Mtmt goe, 
 I will moft willingly artend your Ladyftip. 
 Mtr. Ufeitulwill. 
 
 Ti. Ho w no w Ltiteiia, AfjTcm what mcanes this ? 
 Some booke there is that (he defues to fee, 
 Which is it girle of theft ? Open them boy. 
 But thou art deeper read and better skild, 
 Come and take choyfe of all my Library, 
 And fo beguile thy forrow.till the heauens 
 Reueale the damn'd couuiuer of this deed. 
 What booke ? 
 Why lilt s (he vp her armes in fequence thus ? 
 
 Mar. \ thinke (he meaaes thar ther wasmorc then one 
 Confederate in the fafl.I more there was : 
 Or elfe to h;aven the heaues them to rcucngr. 
 Ti. L*cittj what booke is that /he tofleth fo? 
 Boj. Grandficr 'tis Quids Meumoiphofis, 
 My mother gauc it me. 
 
 fJW^r. For loue of her that's gone, 
 Pechahs (he culd it from among (he reft. 
 
 77. Soft.io bufily (he tnrrres the leaues, 
 Hclpe hcr,what would (he Bnde ? Louinia fliall I read ? 
 This is the tiagicke tale of Philomel} 
 And treates ofTrreas treafon and his rape. 
 And rape I feate was roote of thine annoy. 
 
 Mar. See brother fee ,note how OK quotes the leaues 
 Ti. L*tiiaia t wett then thus furpriz d fweet gitle, 
 Rauifht and wrong'd as Pbttomtta was ? 
 Forc'd in the ruthje(fe,vaft,and gloomy woods ? 
 See,(ee,l fuch a place there is where we did bunt, 
 (O had we neuet ,neuer hunted thcre^ 
 Patern'd by that the Poet heerc defcnbes, 
 By nature made fur mint hers and for rapes. 
 
 fJWsr. O why (hould nature build Co foule a den, 
 Vnleffc the Gods delight in tragedies e 
 TV.Giue fignes fweet girle ,for heere are nooe bnt &iend. 
 What Romaine Lord it was durft do the deed / 
 Ot flunke not S/aierittM^sTar^uia erftj, 
 That left the Campe to linne in Lmrece bed. 
 f4r.Sit dowrfe fweet Ncece.brother fit dowoe by me, 
 
 nfpire me thac I may this treafon finde. 
 tfy Lord lookc heere,looke heere LtamtA. 
 
 He writes bu Name with hit fl^e^adffiida it 
 
 vttbftetemdmautbt. 
 This fandie plot is p!aine,guide if thou canft 
 
 Thi, 
 
< Tbe Tragedieo/Titus aAndronicus. 
 
 Chi . Demetrius heerei the fonne of LKC in/, 
 He hath feme ineiTage to deliuet vs. 
 
 Aron.l feme mad mtflage from his madGraftdfatrur. 
 
 "By. My Lords, with all the humblentiTe 1 may, 
 1 greetc your honouis from Andreaicnt, 
 And j>ray the Romane Gods confound you both. 
 
 Deme. Gramcrcic louely Zr/,what'sthencwcs> 
 For villanie'smarkt with rape. May itpleafcyou, 
 MyGrandfircwelladuifd hath few by me, 
 The goodlieft weapons of his Armorie, 
 To gratifie your honourable youth. 
 The hope of Rome,for fo he bad me fay ; 
 And fo J do and with his giftsprefcnt 
 Your Lord/hips, when euer you haue need, 
 You may be armed and appointed well, 
 And fo 1 leaue you both : like bloody villaines. Ex,t 
 
 Deme. What's hcere?aletole,& written lound about? 
 Let's fee. 
 Integer vtttfce'eriffjtit pstrUf,ncm tgit man 
 
 This after me, I hauc writ my name, 
 
 Without the helpc of any hand at all. 
 
 Curft be that hart that fonr'ft vs to that fliift : 
 
 Write ihou good Neecc.and heercdifplsy at laft, 
 
 What God will hauc difcoiKted for rcucngc, 
 
 Heauen guide thy pen to print thy forrowcs plainc, 
 
 That \vc may know ihc Traytors and the truth. 
 
 She takftlkefltiffc in bir mouthed guulei it withhir 
 
 Tt. Oh doe ye read my Lord what fhc hath writs ? 
 Stuprttm, Chiron ,Demetnia 
 
 i/M*r. What.what.the luftfullfonnesofT<w<f 
 Performers of this hainous bloody deed j 1 
 
 77. JWagui Demiruterpoli, 
 Tambntus audit fcflera,t am lcHtns videi ? 
 
 ~M.gr. Oh calme thee gentle Lord ; Although 1 know 
 There is enough written vpon this earth, 
 To ftirre a mutinie in the mildcft thoughts, 
 And arme the minde* of infants to exclaimes. 
 My Lord kneelc dovvne with me:L<iK</4 kneclc, 
 And kneele fweet boy.the Romamc ti&ort hope, 
 And fweare with mc,a with the wofull Feerc 
 And father of chat shift difhonoured Dame, 
 Lord lumut Brutus fweare for Lucrece rape, 
 That we will profccutc(by goodaduifc) 
 Mortal! reuenge vpon thefe traytorous Gothej, 
 And fee their blood.or die with this reproach 
 75. Tis furc eiiough,and you knew how. 
 Jut if you hunt thefe Bcare- wuelpes, then beware 
 The Dam will wake,and if fhe winde you once , 
 hee's with the Lyon dccpely ftill in league. 
 Andlullshiitiwhilftfhepalyethonhetbacke, 
 And when he fleepes will fhe do whatfhelift. 
 You arc a young huntfman LM.tr cttt,\z\. it alone : 
 And come,! will goe get a leafe of brafle, 
 And with a Gad ol'fteele will write thcfe words, 
 And lay it by : the angry Northern winde 
 Will blow thcfolandilikej/fo-Meaucs abroad, 
 And wherej your Icffon then . Boy what fay you i 
 
 1 fay m/ Lord.that if I were a man, 
 Their mothers bed-chambet (hould not be fafe, 
 or thefe bad bond-men to the yoskeof Rome, 
 trlw. I that's my boy.thy father hath full ofc, 
 or his vngtatefall country done the like 
 Boj. And Vncle fo will l.and if I Hue. 
 7">. Ccme goe with me into mine Armotie, 
 'jKiui He fit thce.and withall,my boy 
 Shall carry from me to the Empreflc fonnes, 
 Prefents that I intend to fend them both, 
 Comc,come,thou'lt do thy mcflage.wilc thou not > 
 Bvj. I with my daggei in theit bofomesGrandfire : 
 Tt. No boy not fo,lle teach thee another courfe, 
 L<tniuia comeiLMtrtm looke to my houfe, 
 Lucius and lie goe brauc it at cheCourt, 
 I marry will we fir.and weele be waited on. Exeunt. 
 
 Mar. O heaucn ; ! Can you heare a good man grone 
 And not relent,or not companion him ? 
 Mareut attend him in his extal'.e, 
 That hath more fears of forrow in his heart, 
 Then foe-mens markes vpon his batter'd fhicld. 
 But yet fo iuft,that he will not reuenge, 
 Rucnge th e heaucn s for old Androiticus . Exit 
 
 4fm, Chiron and Dtmetrtut at ant dareuaditt another 
 JerijaiingLvctiiiaiidjnothirrpitbatvaMftf 
 w*pem , Mid vtrfti ~vrtt vftn them. 
 
 , 
 
 Chi. O 'tis a verfe In Hara t l know it well. 
 I read it in the Grammer long agoe. 
 
 (JMoore. I iuft,avcrfein//flrd :right,youhaue it, 
 Now what a thing it is to be an Affe ? 
 Hecr's no found ieft,the old (nan hath found their guilt, 
 And fends the weapons wrapt about with lines, 
 Thatwound(beyond tlieir feeling)to the quick : 
 But were our witty Emprefle well a foot, 
 She would applaud Aadrenicui conceit: 
 But let her refi ,in her vnreft a while. 
 And now young Lords.wa's tnot a happy ftarrc 
 Led vs :o Romc(Uangers,and more then fo; 
 Captiur$,to be aduanced to tliis height? 
 It did me good before the Pallacc gate, 
 To braue the Tribune in his brothers hearing. 
 
 Dime. But me more good, to lee fo great a Loid 
 Bafcly infinuatCjand fend vs gifts. 
 
 Moore. Had he not reafon Lord Demetrim < 
 Did you not vfe his daughter very friendly ? 
 
 Deme. \ would we had a thoufand Rominc Dames 
 A l fuch a bayjby turne to ferucour luft. 
 
 Chi.' A charitable wifh, and full of Jouc. 
 
 Maorg. Heere lack's butyou mother for rofay,Amen 
 
 Chi, And that would fhe for twenty thoufand more 
 
 Deme. Come,let vs go,and pray to all the Gods 
 Foroorbelouedmothetinher paines. 
 Mofre.Ptay to the dcuils,the gods hane giuen vs ouer, 
 
 Dem. Why do the Emperors trumpets fiounfh thus 
 Chi. Belike for ioy the Emper out haih a fonne. 
 Demt. Soft , who comes heerei 
 
 Enter Nurfi with a fogc^e a Moore chtldt. 
 tfter. Good morrow Lords: 
 O tell roc,did you fee Aaren the Moore ? 
 
 Artn, Wclljinorc or leffe.or nere a whit at all, 
 Heere ^tr is,and what with *s4ron now ? 
 Nurfe. 'Oh gentle A rw,we art all vndone. 
 Now helpe.or woe betide thee euermote. 
 
 Arc*. Why, what a catterwalling doft thou keepe ? 
 What deft thou wrap and fumble in thine armes ? 
 
 Nurfe. O that which I would hide from heaueni eye, 
 Our Emprefle fharoc.andfhtely Romcs difgtace, 
 Shejsdeliuered Lords,{heis dcliuercd. 
 A\fo whom ? 
 
 Ntrrfe. 1 meanc Oie is brought a bed ? 
 Ann. .Wei God giueher good reft, 
 
 Wha 
 
of Titus tA 
 
 JrA 
 
 Wast bath he (em her ? 
 
 Nvfe. Adeuill. 
 
 A>*. Why then fee is/the Detnls Dam: a ioyfuU iflue. 
 
 Nrf f . A ioyleffe, difauil, bluke &.for.w&ll iffuc, 
 Heere is the habeas loathfome as a toad., 
 Among ft [he fairefl breeders of oar clime, 
 The Empt tffe (ends it tbee,tby (raape,ihyfeale. 
 And bids thee chriften it with thy daggers point. 
 
 Araa Out you whore, is blatk fo baft a hue I 
 Sweet blowfe.y ou are a beaunouj blofforne fure. 
 
 Dcmr. Villame what haft thou done? 
 
 ATI. That which thoo canft not vndoe. 
 
 Cbt. Thou haft vndone our mother. 
 
 D<aie. And therein beUifh dog.thou haft vndone, 
 Woe to her chance,and dsmn'd hr- loathed choycc, 
 Accur*ft the off-fprmg of fo foule a fiend. 
 
 Chi. It fhall not I iuf. 
 
 jirm. It fhall not die. 
 
 Pfirrft. d*ro>itt mart, trie mother will it fo. 
 
 Arm. What, muft it N*r{< ? Then let no mm but I 
 Doe execution on my flcfh and blood. 
 
 Dm*. lie broach the Tadpole oo my Rapier s point: 
 Nvrft giue it me. my fword fha.ll foone difpatrh it 
 
 Aron. Sooner this fword fhall plough thy bowels vp. 
 Stay munherou* villames, will you !f '11 your brother l 
 Kow by the burning Tapers of the skte, 
 That fh one fo brightly when thu Boy was got. 
 H< diw vpon my Semitars fharpe point. 
 That touches thu my fir ft borne fonne andheire. 
 I tell you oung-ling$,not EnceUdm 
 With all his thicatmng band otTifktnt brood? t 
 Nor great A!cuiit,noi the God of warre, 
 Shall ce>z.ethts?rey out of his fathers hands : 
 What, what, ye f anguine fhailow hartedBoyes, 
 Yewhite-hmb'dwails.ye Ale-houfe painted fignes, 
 Cote-blacke i better then another hue, 
 In that it fcotnestobeare another hue : 
 For all the water in the Ocean, 
 Can ncuer turne theSwans blacke legs to white, 
 Although fhelaue them houtelyjn ihtBood : 
 Tell the EmprcfTefrom me, I am of age 
 Tokeepcmme ov?ne,escufe it how fhe can. 
 
 Dtmt. Will thou betray thy noble miftris thui ? 
 
 Artn. My miflris is my miftf u:thi my felfe, 
 Th vgour,and the p<fture of my youih ; 
 ThiSjbefore all the world do I pseferre, 
 TVii>mauger all the world will I keepe ffr, 
 Or fotneof you (hall fmoake for it in Rome. 
 
 Dt>nt By this out mother isforeuei fhaoi'd. 
 
 Cbt. Rome will defpife her for this foule efcape. 
 ffta-. The Emperour in hu rage will doome her death. 
 
 Chi. I blufh to jhmkevpon this ignominie. 
 
 A* Why rher's thepnoiledge youi beacty bearrt 
 Fie trecheroushue,t hi twill betray with blufning 
 The clofe enacts and coimfe'.j ot the hart : 
 Heer'i a young Lad frarn'd of an.ocher Icere, 
 Looke how the blackf fliue fmiles vpon the father, 
 A* who fhould fsy, old Lad 1 am ihme owne. 
 Henyou/hroiher Lords, lenfibly fed 
 Of that fclfe blood that firft gaue life 10 you, 
 AnJ from (hat wombe where you impnfoned were 
 He is tnfranchifed and come to light : 
 Nay he it your brother by the lurer lido. 
 Although my feile be ftompcd in hi* face. 
 
 Nurfe *s4tron wh^c fhall I fjy vntorhe EmprefTef 
 
 Drm. Aduifc ihtfe tsiarc*, what is to b done, 
 
 And we will ail fubfcn&e tothy adutle : 
 Saoe thou t he child.fo we may all be fafe, 
 
 Aron. Then fu we do woe and let vt all coofuh. 
 My foone and I will haue the winde of you t 
 Keeper here,now ulkeai plcafuieof your fafety. 
 
 Dfrat. Hr>v many women faw thii childc ofhn ? 
 
 Arm. Why fo braue Lords, when we loyoc in lejeuc 
 I SCT i Larnbc. but if you braue the Mmr f t 
 The chared Bore, the onountaine Lyoneffe , 
 The Ocean (wells not fo at Atrm ftotmes : 
 But f;y againe.how many Uw ihechilde f 
 
 Nurfe. Cemelta^t, midwife.and ray fel/it, 
 And none elfe but th? deliuered Empiefle. 
 
 Arm. The Enjpreffe.the Mid\vife,and yoor felfe, 
 Two may keepe counfell, when the the thiro's sway : 
 Goe co ihe Empteffe.teU her this 1 fiid, 
 Weeke,weeke,focrie$aPiggcpreparedioih'fp 
 
 Dtme. W hat rneaD'ft thou Axrtn ? 
 Wherefore did'ft" thou this ? 
 
 t^ran. O Loid fu, 'tis a deed of pollicie ? 
 Shall fhc hue to betray shii guilt of our's ; 
 A longtongu'dbablingGoflipr No Lords no; 
 A~.d now be it knowne to you try full intent. 
 Not farre, one Mulnette my Co'jr.try-man 
 His wife but yeftermght was brought to bed, 
 HuchiJde is like to her.faire as you are: 
 Goe packe wuh bim, and giuc ihe mother gold, 
 And tell them both the ore umftance of all, 
 And how by this their Childe fhall be adnauiw d, 
 And be receiuedfor the Empnours hey te, 
 And fubftituied in the place of mine, 
 To calme thi j tempeft whirling in the Com t, 
 And let the Emperour daodle him for his owne. 
 Bar ke ye Lords, ye fee I ruue giuen her phyfuke, 
 And you muft needs beftow her funertll. 
 The fields are neere.and you aie gall j ji Groo0ie$ : 
 This done, fee that you ukc no longer daies 
 But fend the Midwife prelemly tome. 
 The Midwife and irjeNurfe well made away, 
 Then let the Lad.es tattle what they pleafe. 
 
 Chi. Aaan I fee thou wilt not ttuft iheayre with fe 
 
 Drnu. ^orihiicareofTawora, (ctet*. 
 
 Hei f:lfe,ahd hrs aie highry bound to thee. Exeunt, 
 
 Ara. Now to the Gothes, as fwift is Swaiioyv flies, 
 There to difpofe this treafure in mine arn>es, 
 Andfeaeily co greere the Empreffe friends : 
 Come on you thick-ltpt-Oaue, Jl besre you hence, 
 For it is you that puts vs to our (hifts 
 He make you feed on berries.and on roores. 
 And feed on curds and whay.and fucke the G oa te, t 
 And cabbin in a Caue, and bring you vp 
 To be a warritxir, and command a Campe. * 
 
 rrmlemen 
 ita 
 
 tb heart i and Tiitubtam thearrewfi 
 Letter/ en tbt tnd (f:hcr>. 
 
 Tit. Cotac W4row,conie,kinfmcn this is ihe way. 
 Sir Boy let me fee your Archene, 
 tookeyeedraw hotneenough.snd 'tis thereftraighl 
 Tfrrtu Afire* ret,q<nt t \it you retnembred Mtrcttt. 
 She's gone.fhe'ifled.fmtzke you to your tooles, 
 You Cofenj (Kail goe found ihcOceao: 
 And caA your nets.haply you may had her in the Sea, 
 Yet iher\ u lictle mAice as at Land . 
 No fitbluti aod Smprvnau ,jrou muft doe it, 
 
 
tte Tragedie of Titus ^ndronictu. 
 
 fis you muft d.g with Mattoeke^and with Spade. 
 ^nd pierce the inmoft Center of the earth : 
 Then when you come to PUuttt Region, 
 : pray you dcliuet him this petition, 
 Tell him it is for iuflice.and for aide, 
 And that It comes from old Andrmicm, 
 Shaken withforrowea in vngiarefull Rome. 
 Ah Rome ! Well.welM made thee miferable, 
 What time I threw thepeoplei fuffirages 
 On him that thus doth tyrannise ore me. 
 Go get you gone.and pray be careful! all. 
 And leaue you not a man of warre vnfearcht, 
 This wicked Emperour may haue fhipt her hence, 
 And kinfmen then we may goe pipe for iuflice. 
 
 Mart, ttrttewitootwh !** eifc 
 To fee thy Noble VnckJe thus diftrafl f 
 
 Putt. Therefore my Lordi it highly vs concernes, 
 By day and night I'attend him carefully : 
 And fcdehh rromourkinddy as we may, 
 Till time beget fomc carefull rcmedie. 
 
 Man. Kinfmen.his forrowes are paft remrdie. 
 loyne with the Gothes ,and with reuengefull warre, 
 Take wreake on Rome for this ingratitude, 
 
 And vengeance on the Traytor St 
 
 Tit. Putlitu how now ? how now my Maifters? 
 What haue yon met with her ? 
 
 ft&l. No my good Lor d,but Pluto fends you word, 
 If you will haae reoenge from hell you (hall, 
 Marrie for ioftice (he is fo imploy'd, 
 He thinkes with lutt in heauen.or fome where elfc : 
 So that perforce y oa muft needs ftay a time. 
 
 Tit. He doth me wrong ro feed me with delay es, 
 He dine into the burning Lake below, 
 And pull her out oftdcaroa by the heeles. 
 MartM we are but fhrubs.no Cedars we, 
 No big-bon'd.men,fram'd of the Cyclops fize, 
 But mettall o8far.fteele to the very backe, 
 Yet wrung with wrongs more then our batke can bear e: 
 And fuh there's no iuftice inearth nor hell, 
 We will follicite heauen,and moue the Gods 
 To fend downe Iuftice for to wreake our wongs : 
 Come to this geare,you are a gobd Archer M*rc*t 
 Kegaiet them At Arrvmts. 
 
 's for you: here 
 
 At, Mat ,tbai's for my felfe 
 Here Boy to Ptlltu, heere to \Mtrc*n t 
 To Saturnine, to Cwww. 
 
 , . , 
 
 You were as good to fhoote agatnft the winde, 
 Too it Boy, Marcus loofe when I bid: 
 
 , 
 
 Of my word, 1 haue writte 
 Ther's not a God let'c vnfollicited. 
 
 Afrc. Kinfraen.fnoot all your fhafts into the Court, 
 We vill afflift the Ernperour in his pride. 
 
 Tit. Now Maifters dra w.Oh well faid Laeim : 
 Good Boy in Vtrgte, lap.giueit PalLts. 
 
 Mac. My Lord,laime a Mile beyond the Moone, 
 Your letter is with Inpiitr by this. 
 
 Tit. Ha > ha l / > ^/(Mf,P^//4M l vthat haft thou done ? 
 See,fee,thou haft fho t off one of Taunts homes. 
 
 dfer. This was the fport my Lctd.when ?ubiiu> (hot, 
 The Bull being gat'd,gao Artts fuch aknocke, 
 That downe fell both the Rams homes in the Court, 
 And who (hould finde them but the Emprefle viilaine : 
 SbelaugVu^nd told the Moore he (hould not choofe 
 But giue them to his Maifter for a preCrar. 
 
 Ta. Why there it go*s,God giue yoMLordfi>ipIoy. 
 
 Enttr the Clntae with A txulyt and two Pigeeni ,< . 
 ittK. Newes ,newes,frorn beauen, 
 Marcus the pcafi is come. 
 Sirrah.what ry dings ? hane you any letters t 
 Shall I haue Iuftice, what fayes I*p:ier? 
 
 Ctmnu. Ho the Iibbetmaker,he faye s that he hath ta, 
 ken them downe againe, for the man moft not be hanged 
 till the next weeke. 
 
 Ttt. But what fayes Iipittr I aske thee ? 
 
 Clewitc. Alas fir I know not lufiter : 
 I neaer dranke with him in all my life. 
 
 Tit. Why villaine art not thcu the Carrier? 
 
 Ctowne. 1 of my Pigious (ir,nothing elfe. 
 
 Tit . Why, did'ft thou not come from heaoen* 
 
 Clam. From heauea ? Alas fir,I neuer cre there, 
 God forbid I fhould be fobold,to preffe to heauen in my 
 youngdayes. Whyjamgoing with my pigeons to the 
 Tribunall PJebs, to take vp a matter of brawle, betwixt 
 my Vncle,and one of the EmperiaUs men. 
 
 Mtr. Why fir, that is as fit as can be to ferue for your 
 Oration,and let him deliuer the Pigions to the Empcroi r 
 from you. 
 
 Tit. Tell mee.can you delioer an Oration to the En- 
 perour with a Grace? 
 
 Cltvne. Nay truely fir, I could neuer fay grace in aS 
 my life. 
 
 Tit. Sirrah come hither.make no more adoe, 
 But giue your Pigeons to the Emperour, 
 By me thou (halt haue luftice at his hands. 
 Hold,hold,meane while her's money for thy charges. 
 Giue me pen and inke. 
 Sirrah,can you with a Grace dehucr a Supplication ? 
 
 CUvia. I fir. 
 
 Titw. Then here is aSupplication for you, andwhen 
 you come to htm, at the firft approach you mufikneele, 
 then kiffc his foote, then deliuer vp your Pigeons , and 
 then looke for your re ward. He be at hand fir, fee you do 
 itbrauely. 
 
 Clowe. I warrant you fir, let me alone. 
 
 Tit. Sirrha haft thou a knife .' Come let me fecit, 
 Heere Mtrctufold x in the Oration, 
 For thou haft made it like an humble Suppliant: 
 And when thou haft giucn it the Emperour, 
 Kuocke at my dore,and tell me what he fayes. 
 
 Cltwte. God be with you (ir.I will. Exit. 
 
 Tit. Come Marcitt let TS goe,?//w follow me. 
 
 Extmt. 
 
 Evttr Smftrwr amtfmpnfle.aiul her tveftmet, tbt 
 the Arrgvtt m bit luiul 
 
 SMtar. Why Lords. 
 What wrongs are theft ? was euer feene 
 An Emperour in Rome thus ooet borne, 
 Troubled, Confronted ihus,and for the extent 
 Of eg all iuftice ,vfd in fuch contempt ? 
 My Lords.you know the uiighifoll Gods 
 (How euer thefe diflurbers 'of our peace 
 Buz. in the peoples esrss )there nought bath paft, 
 But euen with law againft the wflifoll Sonnes 
 OfeU^UbriHa). And what and if 
 His forrowes haue fo ooerwhejm'd his wits, 
 Shall we be thus afflified in his wreakes, 
 His fits,hi$ frente,and his binemeffe t 
 And now he writes to heauen for his redreffe. 
 See t beeres to /w,and this to Aftrctrj, 
 
 
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 'his to jiptbj&u to (he God of wacre : 
 weet fcrowles to die about the facets of Rome : 
 What's this but Libelling againfi the Senate, 
 nd blazoning our Iniuftice euery where ? 
 goodly humour.is it not my Lords ? 
 ,s who would fay, in Rome no luftice were, 
 ut if I liue.his fimed extafies 
 ball be no fhelter to theft- outrages : 
 ut he and his (ml! know, that lufticc liues 
 
 tMrniisiti health ;whom if he fleepe, 
 [eel fo awake.as he in fury fhall 
 ;ut offthe proud'ft Confpirator that lioes. 
 
 Tfau. My gracious Lord, my Jouely Satwi>mt % 
 ord of my life, Commander of my thoughts , 
 Calme thee, and beare the faults of Tittu age, 
 'h'effeh of forrow for his valiant Sonnes, 
 Whofe loflTehath pier'fl him deepe.and fcar'd his heirt; 
 Ind rather comfort his diflreffed pli ght , 
 'hen profecute the meaneff. or the beft 
 ; or there contempti. Why thus it fhall become 
 \ igh witted Tamvrt to glofe with all : A ft It. 
 
 lut Tf/Ki,! haue touch'd thee to thequiclce, 
 'hy life blood out : If Atrm now be wife, 
 "hen is ill fafe.the Anchor's in the Port. 
 
 Enter ClawM, ' 
 low now goo.d felloWjWould'ft thou fpeake with v$ ? 
 
 C/w Yea forfooth,and yourMifterfhipbcEmpcriall. 
 
 T*m. Emprefle I am.but yonder fits the Emperour. 
 Cle. Tis he ; God & Saint Stephen giueyou good den; 
 haue brought you a Leuer,& a couple of Pigions heere. 
 He reads the Letter. 
 
 Satu. Ooe take him away, and hang him prefently . 
 
 Ctmr*e. How much money muft I haue ? 
 
 T*m. Come firrah you muft be hang'd. 
 
 Claw. Hang'd ?berLady,then I haue brought vp a neck 
 oafaireend. fxit. 
 
 Saiu. DefpightfulJ and intolerable wrongs, 
 Shall I endure this monftrous villany ? 
 know from whence this fame deuife proceedes : 
 May this be borne ? As ifhis traytrous Sonnes, 
 That dy'd by law fot murther of our Brother, 
 Haue by my meancs beene butcher 'd wrongfully ? 
 Goedragge the villaine hither by the haire, 
 Mot Age.nor Honour.fhall flupe priuiledge : 
 For this proud mockc, I ie be thy daughter man : 
 5Iy franticke wretch.that holp'ft to make me great, 
 In hope thy felfe fhould goueinc Rome and me. 
 Enter Nttntiiu Emillim. 
 
 Sttur. What newes with thee EmtBtwt 
 
 Emtl. Armemy Lords.Romeneuerhad morecaufe, 
 TVieGothes haue gather'd head,and with a power 
 Of high refolued men.bent to the fpoyle 
 They hither march amaine.vnder conduct 
 Of ,f/K/,Sonne to old Aiimnictti : 
 Who threats in courfe of this reuengc to do 
 As much as euer Cfrtoltxw did. 
 
 ing. 1$ warlike Luctm General! oftheGothes? 
 Thefe rydings nip me, and I hang the head 
 As flowers with froft.or graffe beat downe with flormes : 
 ],now begins our forrowes to approach, 
 'tis he the common people loue fo rruch. 
 My felfe hach often heard them fay, 
 [ When I haue walked like a priujte man) 
 That L "fiMj banifhment was wrongfully, 
 And they haue wifht that Luctm were their Emperour. 
 
 Tam. Why fhould you feare? Is not out City fttong? 
 
 King* IbuttheCittizensfauourLrrw t 
 And will reuolt from me,to fuccour him. 
 
 Tom. JTwj.be thy thoughts Imperious like thy name. 
 Istbe Sunne dim'd, that Gnats do flic in it ? 
 The Eagle fuflreri little Birds to fing, 
 And is not cartful) what they meane thereby. 
 Knowing that with the fliadow ofhii wings, 
 He can at pleasure flint their melodie. 
 Euen fomayefl thou,the giddy men of Rome, 
 Then cheare thy fpirit/or know thou Emperour, 
 1 Will enchaunt the old AnArmiciu, 
 With words more fweer, and yet more dangerous 
 Then baites to fifh.or hony ftalkes to fheepe, 
 When as the one is wounded with the baite, 
 The other rotted with delicious foode. 
 
 Kmg. But he will not entreat his Sonne for vs. 
 
 Tain. If Taaura entreat him, then he will,, 
 Fot I canfmoothand fill his aged eare, 
 Wiih golden promifes.that were his heart 
 Almofl Imprcgnable,hisold cares deafe, 
 Yet fhould both eare and heart obey my tongue. 
 Goe thou before to our Embaffadour, 
 Say ,that the Emperour requefls a parly 
 Of warlike Lufiw,ind appoint the meeting. 
 
 King. Eifn'Situdo this meffage Honourably, 
 And if he ftand in Hoftage fot his fafety , 
 Bid him demaund what pledge will plea fe him befl 
 
 Emi&. Your bidding fhall 1 do effectually. int. 
 
 Tam. NewwiDI to that old wWr */<-, 
 And temper him with all the Art J haue, 
 To plucke proud LIKI'M from the warlike Gothes 
 And now fweet Emperour be blithe gaine, 
 And bury all thy feare in my deuifes. 
 
 Stn. Then goefucceffantly and plead for him. Exit. 
 
 jffius QttintM. 
 
 Flatrfi. Eater Luciui with 
 
 wad Drum tnd Sou idier i. 
 
 L*ci. Approued warriours.and my faithfuJI Friend*, 
 J haue receiued Letters from great Rome, 
 Which fignifies what hate they beare their Emperour, 
 And how defirout of our fight they are. 
 Therefore great Lords t be as your Titles witnefle. 
 Imperious and impatient of your wrongs, 
 And wherein Rome hath done you any fcathc, 
 Let him make treble fatiffaflion, 
 
 Goth. Braue flip^fprung from the Great Ai>dra*icui % 
 Whofe name was once our terrour.now our comfort, 
 Whofe high exploits,and honourable Deeds, 
 Ingratefull Rome requites with foule contempt: 
 Behold in vs.weele. follow where thou lead'ft, 
 Like flinging Bees in hotteft Sommers day, 
 Led by their Maifler to the Bowred fields , 
 And be aueng d on cutfed Tttmtrt : 
 And as he fatth,fo fty we all with him. 
 
 Lut, I humbly thanke him, and 1 1 hanke you il/. 
 But who comes heere.led by a lufty Ctk ? 
 
 Enter Goth le^Ltnt ef AATO* *i:h bu child 
 i*ou armts . 
 
 Cth. Renowned LutiMt, from our croup* I ftrzid, 
 To gu vpon a ruinous Monafterie, 
 
 And 
 
The Tragedie o/ Titus dndroni 
 
 Ind as I earneftly did fixe mine eye 
 ''pen the wafted building,fuddainely 
 ; heard a childe cry vndernear h a wail : 
 : made vnto the noyfe,when foone I heard, 
 The crying bsbe eontrol'd with this dilcourfc : 
 ?esce Tawny flaue,halfc n.e,nd halfe thy Dam, 
 Did not thy Hue bewray whole brat thou art ? 
 Mad nature lent thee, but thy Mothers looke. 
 Villaine thou might'fl hiuebene an Empcrour. 
 Jut where the Ball snd Cow are both milk-white, 
 They neuerdo beget a coIe-blacke-Calfe : 
 Peace.villaine pcace.euen thus he rates the bsbe, 
 For 1 rrmftbeare thee to a trufty Goth, 
 Who when he knowes thou art the Emprefle babe, 
 Will hold thee dearely for thy Mothers fake. 
 With thismy weapon drawne I rufht vpon him, 
 Surpriz'd him fuddainely.and brought him hither 
 To vfe.asyou thinke neeedefullof the man . 
 
 Luci. Oh worthy Goth,this is the incarnate deuill, 
 Thatrob'd Andronicw of his good hand : 
 This is the Pearle that pleaf'd your Emprefle eye. 
 And heere's the Bafe Fruit of his burning luft. 
 Say wall-ey'Jflaue,whether would'ft thou conuay 
 This Crowing Image of thy fiend-like face ? 
 Why'doft not fpeake i what deafe > Not a word ? 
 A halter Souldiers.hang him on this Tree, 
 And by his fide hisFruite of Baftardie. 
 
 Arm. Touch not theBoy.he is ofRoyall blood. 
 
 Lust. Too like the Syre for euer being good. 
 Firft hang theChild that he may fee it fprall. 
 A fight to vexe the Fathers fon)e withalJ. 
 
 Ami. Get me a Ladder Luciusjwc the Childe, 
 And beare it from me to the Emprefle : 
 f thou do thistle fhew thee wondrous things, 
 That highly may aduamage thee to hearc ; 
 If thou wilt not'.befall what may befall, 
 [le fpeake no more: but vengeance rot you all. 
 
 Luci. Say on.and if it pleafe me which thoti fpeak'ft, 
 Thy child fhalll>ue,and I will fee itNounfht. 
 
 Awn, And if it pleafe thee ? why affure thee Lucius, 
 Twtil vexe thy foule to heare what I fhall fpeake : 
 For I muft talkeofMurthers,Rapes,and Maffacres, 
 hti of Blacke-nigru,abhorninable Deeds, 
 ComplotsofMtfchiefe.TreafonjVillanies 
 tluthfull to heare.yet pittioufly preform'd, 
 And this (ball all be buried by my death, 
 Vnlefle thou fweire to me my Childe fball liue. 
 
 Lutt, Tellonthymmde, 
 I fay thy Childe (hell liue. 
 
 Ann. Swearetbat he fhall.und then I will begin. 
 
 Luci. Whofhould I fw care by, 
 Thou beleeueft no God . 
 That graunred,how can'ft thou beleeuc an oath ? 
 
 Arm. What ifl do not.as indeed! do not, 
 Yei for I know thou art Religious, 
 And haft a thing with'm thee,called Confcience, 
 With twenty Popifli trickessnd Ceremonies, 
 Which I haue feene thee caiefull to obferue : 
 Therefore I vrgethy oath,for that I know 
 An Ideot holds his Bauble for a God. 
 And keepes the oath which by ihat God he f^/eares, 
 To that lie vrge him : therefore thou (halt vow 
 By that fame God.what God fo ere it be 
 That thou adoreft,and haft in reuereoce, 
 To fau cny Bey , to nouridi and bring him vp, 
 Ore eUe i will difcouer nought to thee. 
 
 Luci. Euen by my God I fweare to to thee I will. 
 
 Aron. Firft know thou, 
 I be got him on the Emprefle. 
 
 Luci. Oh mofr Infatiate luxurious woman \ 
 
 Aron. Tut //o'/w.this wajbuca deedof Charitie, 
 To that which thou fhalt heare of me znon, 
 ' Twai her two Sonnes that murdered TSafflaxus, 
 They cut thy Sifters tongue,and rauifht htr, 
 And cut her hands off, and trim'd her as thou faw'/h 
 
 Lucius. Oh detectable villain* ' 
 Call'ft thou that Trimming ? 
 
 Arm. Why fhe was wafht,and cut,and trim'd, 
 And'twa* trim fport for them that had the doing of it. 
 
 Luci. Oh barbarous beaftly villames like thy felfe ! 
 
 vlrom. Indeede , 1 was their Tutor to inftrucl them, 
 That Codding fpirit had they from their Mother, 
 As fure a Card as euer wonne the Set.- 
 That bloody minde 1 thinke they learn'd of me, 
 As true a Dog as euer fought at hea d. 
 Well,let my Deeds be witneffc of my worth: 
 J irayn'd thy Bretheren to that guilefull Hole, 
 Where the dead Corps oCBajJiaxm lay . 
 I wrote the Letter,that thy Father found, 
 And hid the Gold within the Letter mention'd. 
 Con federate with the Queene.and her two Sonnes, 
 And what not done, that thou haft caufc to rue, 
 Wherein 1 hd no flroke of Mifcheife in it. 
 1 play'd the Cheater for thy Fathers hand. 
 And when I had it,drew my felfe spar t, 
 Andalmoft broke my heart with extreame laughter. 
 I pried oe through the Crcuice of a Wall, 
 When for hi hand.be had his two Sonnes heads, 
 Beheld his teares.and laught fo hartily , 
 That both mine eyes were rainie like to his : 
 And when 1 told the Emprefle oftht!- fport, 
 She founded almoft at my pleafing tale, 
 And for my tyding$,gaueme twenty kifTes. 
 
 Corh. What cmfi thou fay all this.and aeoer blufii ? 
 
 Are*. 1 ,like a blacke Doege,as the faying is. 
 
 Luci. Art thou not forry for theie hamous deedes ? 
 
 Aron. l.that J had not done a ihoufandmcre: 
 Euen now I corfe the day,and yet I thinke 
 Few come within few compafle ofmy curfe, 
 Wherein I did not fome Notorious ill, 
 As kill a man,or elfe deuife his death, 
 Raujfh a Maid,or plot the way to do it, 
 Accufe fome Innocent.and foriwedre my felfe, 
 Set deadly Enmity betweene two Friends, 
 Make pocre mens Cattell breake their neckes, 
 Set fire on Barnes and Hayftackes in the night, 
 And bid the Owners quench them with the teares . 
 Ofc haue I dig'd vp dead men from their grsues, 
 And fet them vpripht at their deere Friends doore, 
 Euen when their forrowes almoft was forgot, 
 And on their skinnes.as on the Barke of Trees, 
 Haue with my knife catued in Romaine Letters, 
 Let not your forrow die, though I am dead. 
 Tut,I haue done a thoufand dreadful! thing) 
 Ac willingly.as one would kill a Fly, 
 And nothing greeues me hartily jndeede, 
 But that I cannot doe ten thoufand more. 
 
 Luci. Bring dowrte the diull,for he muft not die 
 Sofwect a death as hanging prefently. 
 
 Arm. If there be diaek.wouki 1 were a deuill, 
 To liue and burn*; in euerlaftiog nre, 
 So 1 might haue your company in hell, 
 
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 Jut to torment you with my bitter tongue. 
 
 Luti. Sirs ftop hismouth,& let him {peaks no more. 
 ZnttrEmttliia. 
 
 Gab. My Lsrd.therc is a Meffenger from Rome 
 >cius to be admitted to your prefcnce. 
 
 Lut- Let him come neere. 
 Welcome SmiSitu, what the newet from Rome ? 
 
 >/. Lord *,and you Priitces of the Gothes, 
 The Remains Eroperour greetes you all by me, 
 And for he vnderftands you are in Armes, 
 ie craue$ a parly at your Fathers houfe 
 AAIHng you to demand your Hoftjges, 
 And the/ mall be immediately deliuered. 
 
 Coif- .What faies our G encrall ? 
 
 Lvc. ia!SiatJet the Emperour giue his pledget 
 /nto ny Fher,and my Vncle Marcus, flour fo. 
 
 And we will come: march away. fxmmr. 
 
 fitftr Tunor<ts*dber two Sttam Jifatifed. 
 
 'am. Thus in this flrange and Tad Habilliament, 
 [ will encounter with yftufamrjw, 
 \nd fay, I am Reuenge fern from beiow, 
 to loyne with him and right his hainous wrongs : 
 (nocke at his ftudy where they fay he kcepes, 
 To ruminate ftrange plots of dire Reuenge, 
 Tell himReuenge is come to ioyne with him, 
 tod worke confofion on his Enemies. 
 
 Ttcy kpockf and Titus Oftnthi, fluiy dtn. 
 
 Tit. Who doth molicft my Contemplation ? 
 s it your tricke to make me ope the dote, 
 ITwt fo my fad decrees may flic away, 
 And all my ftudie be to no effect t 
 fou are deceiu'd",for what I meane to do, 
 See heere in bloody lines I haue fet downe : 
 And what is written (hall be executed. 
 
 Tom. Tittup am come to talkc with thee, 
 
 Tit. No not a word : hour can I grace my talke, 
 Wanting a hand ro giue it action, 
 Thou haft the o<s cf me.therefore no more. 
 
 Tans. 1 f thou (Ud'ft know me, 
 Thou would'ft talke with me. 
 
 Tit. I am not rmd.I know thee well enough, 
 Witneffe this wretched Rump, 
 Witneffe thefe crimfon lines, 
 Witneffe thefeTrcnches made by griefe and care, 
 Witneffe the tyring day, andheauie night. 
 Witneffe all forrow.that I know thee well 
 For ourprcudEmprefTe.MigiuyTkwwv:: 
 Is not thy comming for my other hand ? 
 
 Tame. Know thou fad npan.I am not Tataura, 
 She is thy Enemie^nd I thy Friend. 
 I am Reuenge fent from rh'infernall Kingdom?, 
 To eafe the gnawing Vulture of the mind. 
 By working wreakefull vengeance on my Foes : 
 Come downe and welcome roe to this worlds light, 
 Conferre with me of Murder and of Death, 
 Ther's not a hollow Caue or lurking place, 
 No Vaft obfcurity,or Mifty vale, 
 Where bloody Murther or dctefted Rape, 
 Can couch for feare.but I will finde them out* 
 And in their eates tell them my dreadful! name, 
 Reuenge.which makes thefoule offenders quake 
 
 Tit. Art thou Reuenge?and art thou fent to me, 
 To be a torment to mine Enemies ? 
 
 Torn- I am,therefore cone downe and welcome me. 
 
 Tit. Doe me tome feruice ere I come to thee : 
 Loe bythy fide where Rape and Murder ftands, 
 N ow giue Tome furance that thou an Reuenge, 
 Stab them ,or teare them on thy Chariot wheelec, 
 And then lie come and be thy Waggoner, 
 And whirle along with thee about the Globes. 
 Frouide thee two proper Palfries,as blacke as let. 
 To hale thy vcngefull Waggon rwitt away, 
 And findc out Murder in their guilty cares. 
 And when thy Car is loaden with their heads, 
 I will difmounr.and by the Waggon wbeele, 
 Trot like a Seruile footeman ail day long, 
 Euen from Efttni riflng in the Eafl, 
 Vnttll his very downefall in the Sea. 
 And day by day lie do this heauy taske, 
 So thou deftroy Rapine and Murder there. 
 
 74i. Thefe are my Mi niflers^nd come with me. 
 
 Tit. Are them thy Mi n iflew, what are they call'd ? 
 
 Tom. Rape and Murder .therefore called fo, 
 Caufe they take vengeance offuch kind of men. 
 
 Tit. Good Lord how like the Emprtfie Sons they are. 
 And you theEmprcffe : But we worldly men, 
 Hzucmifeiablemad raifiakiog eyes : 
 Oh fwect Reucnge,now do 1 come to thee, 
 And if one armes imbtacement will content thee, 
 I will 'unbrace thee; it by and by. 
 
 Tom. This doling with hiro.ms bis Lunacie 
 What ere I forgt to Feede his braine-ficke fits, 
 Do you vphold.and mainfaine in your fpeeche*, 
 For now he fitmely takes me for Reuenge, 
 And being Credulous in this mad thought, 
 lie make him fend for Lucitabis Sonne, 
 And whil'ft fata Banquet hold him Cure, 
 He find fome cunning pra&ife out of hand 
 To fcatter and difperfe the giddie Gothes, 
 Or at the leafi make them his Enemies : 
 See heere he comes,and I m&ft play my theame. 
 
 Tit. Long haue I bene forlorne,and all for thee, 
 Welcome dread Fury to my woefull houfe. 
 Rapine and Murther.you are welcome too, 
 How like the Emprefle and her Sonnes you are. 
 Well are you futed.had you but a Moore, 
 Could not all hell afford you facn a deuill ? 
 For well 1 wote the Empreffe neuer wags; 
 But in her company there is a Moore. 
 And would you reprefent our Queene aright 
 It were conuenient you had fuch a deuill : 
 But welcome as you are, what fhall we doe ? 
 
 Tarn. What would'ft thou haue vs doe A*b<nictu} 
 
 Dtm. Shew me a Murtherer.llc deale with him. 
 
 Chi. Shew me a Viliaine that bach done a Rape, 
 And I am fent to be reueng'd on him. 
 
 Tarn. Shew me a thoufand that haue done thee wrong, 
 And He be reuenged on them all. 
 
 Tit. Looke round about the wicked flreett of Rome, 
 And when thou find'ft a man that's like thy felfe, 
 Good Murder flab him,hee's a Munherer. 
 Goe thou with him.and when it is thy hap 
 To finde another that is like to thee. 
 Good Rapine flab him,he is a Rauifher. 
 Go thou with them.and in the Emperours Court, 
 There is a Queene attended by a Moore, 
 Well maift thou know her by thy owne proportion, 
 For vp and downe flic doth refemble thee. 
 I pray thee doe on them feme violent death, 
 They haue bene violent to me and mine. 
 
TbeTragedie of Titus <tAndromcu7. 
 
 Tarn. Well haft thou kiton'd" vs.this fnal! we do. 
 But would it pleafv thee good sinJronicm, 
 To fend for Lucius thy thrice Valiant Sonne, 
 Who leades towaidt Rome a Band of Warlike Gothes, 
 And bid him tome and Banquet at thy houfe. 
 When he is heere^uen at thy Solemne Feaft, 
 I will bring in the Emprefle and her Sonnes, 
 The Emperour bimfelfe.and all thy Foes, 
 And at thy mercy fhall they ftoop.and kneele, 
 And on them fhall thou eafe.thy angry heart, : 
 What faies Anbonicia to this deuiie r 
 
 Eater Afarcut. 
 
 tit. -Marciu my Brother, 'us fad Titw calls, 
 Go gentle MsrcHt to thy Nephew Luctiu, 
 Thou fhalt enquire him out among the Gotbes, 
 Bid him rcpaire to me.and bring with him 
 Some of the chiefeft Princes of the Gothes, 
 Bid him encampe his Sonldiers where they are, 
 Tell him the Empcrour.and the Emprefie too, 
 Feafts at my houfe,and he fhall Feaft with them, 
 This do thou for my loue.and fo let him, 
 As he regards his aged Fathers life. 
 
 (JtCar. This will I do.and foonc returne againe. 
 
 Tom. Now will 1 hence about thy bufmeffe, 
 And take my Mimfters along with me. 
 
 Tit. Nay.nay.let Rape and Murder flay with me, 
 Or els He call my Brother backe againe. 
 And cleaue to no reuenge but Latin*. 
 
 Tom. What fay you Boyes,will you bide with him, 
 Whiles I goe tell my Lord the Emperour. 
 How I haue gouetn'd our determined iefi ? 
 Yf eld to his Humour.fmooth and fpeakc him faire, 
 And tarry withhim till i turne againe. 
 
 Tit. I know them all .though they fuppofe me mad, 
 And will ore-reach them in their owne deuiff s, 
 A payre of cur fed hell-hounds and their Dam. 
 
 'Dem. Madam depart a: pleafure.leauevsheere. 
 
 Tarn. Farewell jtndronKMt, reuenge now goes 
 Tolayacomplottobetray thy Foes. 
 
 Tit. I know thou doo'ft.and fweet reuenge farewell. 
 
 Chi Tell vs old man.how fhall we be imploy'd > 
 
 Tit . Tut. I haue worke enough for you to doe, 
 Publiut come huhe^Cooa.a 
 
 Pub. What is your will? 
 
 Tit. Knowyou thefe two ? 
 
 Pub. The Empreffe Sonnes 
 
 ,.. 
 
 Turn. Fie r/,nc,thou art too much deceau'd. 
 The one is Murder, Rape is the others name, 
 And therefore bind them gentle Purina, 
 C<M*i,anri falentiKe.liy hands on them, 
 Oft haue you heard me wi(h for fuch an hourc, 
 And now I fi nd it.thercfore binde them fute. 
 
 (,t>i. Villame* forbeare.we are the Empreffe Sonnes. 
 'Pub. And therefore do we, w hat we are commanded. 
 Stop clofe their mouthes , let them aotfpeake a word, 
 Is be lure bound .looke that you binde them faft. Exeunt. 
 
 Inter Tttiu Axdrtmcui vab 
 
 Tit. Comc,comei^"iwMi,looke,rhyFoej e bound, 
 Sirs Oop their mouthes.Iet them not fpeakc to me, 
 But let them h?arc what fearefull words I vtter. 
 
 f,and Demetriw, 
 Here ftands the fpring whom you haue flain'd with mud. 
 This goodly Sommer with your Wintei mm, 
 Youkil'd her husband ,and for that vil'd faulr. 
 Two of her Brothers were condemn'd to death, 
 My hand cut off.and made a merry Jeff, 
 Both her fweet Hands,her Tongue.and that mere decre 
 Then Hands or tonguc.her fpotleffeChaftity, 
 luhumaine Traytors,you conflrain'd and for'lt. 
 What would you fay.ifl {houldletyoufpeake/ 
 Villaines for u. amc you could not beg for grace. 
 Harke Wretchcs.how I meane to martyr you, 
 This one Hand yet i left,to cut your throats, 
 Whil'ft that iMtinia tweene her flumps doth hold : 
 The Bafon that receiues your guilty blood. 
 You know your Mother meanes to feaft with me, 
 And calls herfelfe Rcuengc.and-thinkes me read. 
 Harke Villaines, I will grin'd your bones to du, 
 And with your blood and it,lk make ;. Pafie, 
 And of the Pafte a Coffen 1 will rearc, 
 And make two Paftiesof yourfhamefull Heads, 
 And bid that (trumpet your vnhallowed Dam, 
 Like ro the earth fwallow her incteafe. 
 This is the Feaft,that 1 haue bid her to, 
 And this the Banquet fhc (hall furfet on, 
 For worfe then pbikmtlyo* vf d my Daughter, 
 And worfe then Prague,] will be reueng'd, 
 And now prepare your throats : Lauuim come. 
 Receiucthe biood,and when that they arc dead. 
 Let me goe grin'd their Bones topowder fmaJJ, 
 And with this hatcfull Liquor temper it, 
 And in that Paflc let their vil'd Heads bebaJue, 
 Come,come,be euery one officious, 
 To make this Banket, which I wiJh mighi proue. 
 More rterne and bloody then the Centaures Feafl. 
 
 fftfWttherr iLrtaH. 
 
 So now bring i hem in,for He play the Cooke^ 
 And fee them ready,gainft their Mother comei. Exeunt. 
 
 Entci LUCIUS, TH nreitt/td the Gtilou. 
 
 Luc. Vnckle Merc w.ftnce 'tis my Fathers mindc 
 Thai! repair to Rome,! am content. 
 Goth. And ours with thine befall, what Fortune will. 
 Luc. Good Vnckle take you in this barbarous Mwtj 
 ThisRauenous Tiger.thisaccurl'ed deuill, 
 Let him receiue no fuftcnance,fctter him, 
 Till he be brought vnro the Emperous face, 
 Fortcftimony of her foule proceedings. 
 And fee the Ambufhof our Friends be ftrong, 
 J fere the Etnpcrour meanes no good to vs. 
 
 jiron. Some deuill whifper curfesin my eare, 
 And prompt mi that my tongue may vttet for th , 
 The Venemous Mallice of my fwelling heart. 
 
 Luc. Away Inhumaine Dogge, Vnhallowed Slaue . 
 Sirs.helpe out Vnckle.ro conucy him in, Flettrtfr. 
 
 The Trumpets (hew the Emperour is at hand . 
 
 Soumi Trwrpfti . f-ater Etotrw a*A Emprtfcpab 
 Tnhtttei and uteri. 
 
 Sat. What^iath the Firemament more Suns then one f 
 L>u . What bootes it thee to call thy felfe a Sunne i 
 Ma-. R omes Emperour & Ncph?we breake:V/prle 
 
 Thefe quarrels mnft be quietly debated, 
 
 The Feaft is ready which the caiefuil TJfwr, 
 
TbeTragedie o/T 
 
 ath ordained to an Honourable end, 
 : or Peace, for Loue,for League.and good to Rome .- 
 leafe you therfore draw nie and take your places. 
 Satur. Marctuw<fi\\\> Hctojet. 
 
 A Tabu brought to. 
 
 Enter Titm like a C^e, placing tie meat tit 
 the Table t awd Lamia jritb * vale mer her face. 
 
 Titm- Welcome my gracious Lord, 
 Welcome Dread Quccne, 
 Welcome ye Warlike Gothes.welcome Lucius, 
 nd welcome ill although thecheerebepoore, 
 Twill fill your ftomacks, pleafe you eat of it. 
 Sat, Why art thou thus attir'd AnJrcnicm ? 
 Tit. Becaufe I would be Cure to haue all well, 
 o emertaine your Highnefle.and youf Emprcfle. 
 Tom. We are beholding to you good Andrenictu ? 
 TH. And if your Highneffe knew my heatt,you w?re: 
 ify Lord the Emperour refolue me this, 
 Was it well done of rath Vtrgiitiia, 
 'o flay his daughter with hh owne right hand, 
 ecaofe (he was enfor'r>,ftain'd,and drflowr'd? 
 Satur. It was Andrtnisiu. 
 Tit. Your reafon.Mighty Lord? 
 Sat. Becaufe the G irle.lhould not furuine her frame, 
 And by her prefence Rill renew his forrowes. 
 Tit. A reafon mighty,ftrong,and effectual!, 
 patterne,prefident,and litfely warrant, 
 or rne(mofl wretched ) to per forme the like: 
 >ie,die,JUwrd,and thy (hame withthee, 
 And with thy (hame,cby Fathers forrow die. 
 
 ffilyttber. 
 
 Sat, What haft done.vnnatural! and vnkinde t 
 Tit. Kil'd her for whom my teares baue made me blind, 
 am as wofull as Virginiw was, 
 And haue a thoufand times more caufe then he. 
 Sat. What was (he rauiftu ? tell who did the deed, 
 Tu. Wilt pleafe you eat, 
 Wilt pleafe yourHigneiTe feed / 
 
 Tom. Why haft thou (laine thine onely Daughter ? 
 TXtu. Not I, 'twas Chin* and Demetrius, 
 They rauilht her, and cut away bet tongue, 
 And they, 'twas they .that did her all this wrong. 
 Sat*. Go fetch them hither to vs prefently. 
 Tit. Why there they are both.baked in that Pie, 
 Whereof their Mother dantily hath fed, 
 Eating the fle(h that (he herfelfe hath bred. 
 Tistrue, 'tis true.Witneffe my kniues (harpe point. 
 
 Satu. Die frsnticke wretch, for this accurfed deed. 
 
 IMC. Can the Sonnes ey e.behold his Father bleed ? 
 There's meede for meede,death for a deadly deed. 
 
 Mar. You fad fac'd men, people and Sonnes of Rome, 
 By vprores feuer'd like a flight of Fowle, 
 Scattred by windes and high tcmpeftiious guffs : 
 Oh let me teach you how, to knit againe 
 This fcattred Corne,into one mutuall (heafe, 
 Thefe broken limbs igaine into one body. 
 
 Cfth. Let Rome herfelfe be bane vnto herfelfe, 
 And ihee whom mightie kingdomes curfie too, 
 Like a forlorne and defperate caftaway, 
 Doe fhamefull execution on hcrfelfe. 
 But if my froftie fienes and chaps of age, 
 Graue witneffes of true experience, 
 Connor induce you to attend my word*, 
 Speake Homes deere friend, as 'erft our Aunceftor, 
 
 When with his (olemne tongue he did difcourfe 
 
 To loue-ficke/Wof/ fad attending care, 
 
 The ftory of that balefull burning night, 
 
 When fubtilGreckes (iirpriz'd King Friamt Troy: 
 
 Tell vs whatSi hath bewichtour cares 
 
 Or who hath brought the fatail engine in, 
 
 That giues our Troy, our Rome the ciuill wound. 
 
 My heart is not compact of flint nor fleele. 
 
 Nor can 1 vtter all our bitter giicfe, 
 
 But floods of teares will drowne my Or? tone, 
 
 And brcake my very vttrancc,euen in the time 
 
 When it fhould rooue you 10 attend me moft, 
 
 Lending your kind hand Commiferation. 
 
 Heere is a Captaine,let him tell the tsle, 
 
 Yout hearts will throb and weepe to heare him fpeake 
 
 Lie. This Noble Auditory ,be it knowne to you, ' 
 That curfed farm and Drmetr,*, 
 Were they that mnrdrcdour Emperours Brother 
 And they it were that rauifhed out Sifter, 
 For their fell faults our Brothers were beheaded. 
 Our Fathers teares defpif d.and bafely coufen'd. 
 Of that true hand that fought Romes quarrell our, 
 And fent her enemies vntothe graue. 
 Lafth/.my felfe vnkindly banifted, 
 The gates (hut on me.and tutn'd weeping out, 
 To beg reliefe among Romes Enemies, 
 Who drown'd their enmity in my true teares, 
 And op'd their armee to imbraceme as a Friend; 
 And J am turned forth.bc it knowne to you, 
 That haue preferu'd her welfare in my blood, 
 And from her bofome tookc the Enemies point, 
 Sheathing the fteelc in my aduenrrous body. 
 Alas you know,! am no Vaunter I, 
 My fears can wuncfle.dumbe although they are, 
 That my report is iuft and full of truth: 
 But foft,me thinkes J do digrefle too much, 
 Cyting my worthleffe praife;Oh pardon me, 
 For when no Friends are by, men praife themfelnes, 
 
 TAarc. Now it my turnc to fpeake. Behold this Child 
 Of this was Tamer a dcliuered, 
 The ifiue of an Irreligious Moire, 
 Chiefe Architect and plotter of thefe woes. 
 The Villaine is aliue in Titm houfe, 
 And as he is,to witnefle this is true. 
 Now iudge what courfe had Titm to reuenge 
 Thefe wrongs,vnfpeakeable pafl patience, 
 Or more then- any lining man could beare. 
 Now you haue heard the truth,what fay you Romalnes? 
 Haoe we done ought amiffc? (hew vs wherein, 
 And from the place where you behold vs now, 
 The poore remainder o(AAronici, 
 Will hand in hand all headlong caft rs do wne. 
 And on the ragged ft one beat forth our brainey, 
 And make a mutuall clofure of oar houfe : 
 Speake Romaines fpeake,and if you fay we (hall 
 Loe hand in hand,mw nd I will fait. 
 
 EauSi, Come come,thou reuertn t man ofRome, 
 And bring oor Empetour gently In thy hand, 
 L*cim our Emperoltt :for well I know. 
 The common voyce do cry it (hall be fo. 
 
 Mar. L*fw,all haile Romes Roy aJI Empeiour, 
 Goe,goeinto old Titus forro * full hoy fe, 
 And hither hale that misbelieuing M&re, 
 To be adiudg'd fome dirrfull flau ghter ing death. 
 As puniOuaent for his moft wicked lire. 
 L*ttat all ha Je to Roraes gracious Goucrnonr. 
 eel Lueiut 
 
The Tragedie of Titus 
 
 Ramans. You fad -<4w6wri,htuedone with woes 
 Giu fentenc on thisevenable Wretch, 
 That hath beene breeder of thefe dire euenti. 
 
 Lue . Set him breft detpe in earth.and famifti him : 
 There let him ftand,and i *iie,and ciy for foode \ 
 If any one relecues, or pi ttlcs him, 
 For the offence,hc dyes. This is our doome : 
 Some flay, to fee him faft'ned in the earth. 
 
 -Ann. O why fhoulrl wrath be mure,& Fury dumbe 
 I am no Baby I, that with bafe Prayers 
 I fhould repent the Euils I haue don. 
 Ten thoufand worfe, rhen euer yet 1 did, 
 Would I performe if 1 might haue my will 
 If one good Deed in all my life I did, 
 I do repent it from my very Soule. 
 
 Luc,* Some louing Friends conuey the Emp.hencc 
 And giue him bunall in his Fathers graue. 
 My Father, and Ltuinta , fhall forthwith 
 Be crofed in our Houfholds Monument : 
 As for that h*ynous Tygtr Tamtra, 
 No Funerall Rit, not man in mournfull Weeds :] 
 No mournfoll Bell fh ill ring her Bunall : 
 But throw her foorrh to Beafts and Birds of ptey : 
 Her life was Beaff-like, and deuoid of pitty, 
 And being Co, fhall hau like want of pitty. 
 See lufrice done on tsfaran that rlamn'd Moore, 
 From whom, our heauy happes had iheir beginning i 
 Then afterwards, to Order well the State, 
 ThathkeEuems, may ne'reit Ruinate. Exeunt tmner 
 
 LIK. Thankes gentle Romanes, may I gductne fo, 
 To heale Romes harmes.and wipe aw ay her we*. 
 But gentle people, giue me ayme a-while, 
 for Nature puts me to a heauy take : 
 Stand nil aloofe.but Vnokle draw you neere. 
 To fhed obfcquious tearei vpon this Trunkc t 
 Oh take this warroe ki(Te on thy pale cold lips, 
 Thefeforrowrull drops vpon thy bloud-flainc face, 
 The laft true Duties of thy Noble Sonne. 
 
 M*r. Teare for teare^nd lowing kiflefor kiffc, 
 Thy Brother Marcui tenders OP thy Lipe : 
 O were the furnnu* of thfe that 1 fhould pay 
 Countleffe, and infinit, yet would I pay them. 
 
 Luc. Com* hither Boy, come.come, and Icarnc of vs 
 To melt in fho wres : thy Grandfire loo'd the* well ; 
 Many a time he danc'd thee on his knee : 
 Sungthee afleepe. hisLouingBteft.thy PiUow 
 Many a matter huh he told to thee, 
 jMeete.and agreeing with thioe Infancie . 
 n chat tefpell then, like a looing Childe, 
 Shed yet fume fmall drops from thy tender Spnng, 
 Btcaufe kirtde Nature doth require it fo: 
 Fmrvdi.fhould alTocute Friends, in Greefe and Wo. 
 Bid him farwell, commit him to theGraue> 
 Do him that k,indnrfte,and take leaue of him. 
 
 'Boy. OGrandfire.Crandfue : euwi with all my heart 
 Would I were Dead ,fo you did Liu* againe. 
 O Lord I cannot fpeake to him for weeping, 
 My wares will choake ms, if I ope my mouth. 
 
 FINIS. 
 
THE TRAGEDIE OF 
 
 ROMEO and IVLIET. 
 
 Secern Trim*. 
 
 Enter S am ffo<mJ Gregory, veitb Svorii <n4 Batmen, 
 cftl*Ho*feofCafltt. 
 
 Regory : A my word wee'l not carry coales. 
 Greg. No.forthenweftjooldbeColliarj. 
 Samf. 1 mean, if we be in choller.weel dram 
 Greg. I,Whtie you liue, draw your ncckeouc 
 o'th Collar. 
 
 Samp. 1 ftrike quickly, being mou'd. 
 
 Greg. But thou art not quickly mou'd to flrike. 
 
 Samf. A dog of the houfe of Affs*rag*f,mouts me. 
 
 Greg. To rooue.is to fiir: and to be valiant,is to ftand: 
 Thererore.if thou art mou'd,thou runft away. 
 
 Samf. A doggc of that houfe {hall mouc me to Band. 
 I wiU take the wall of any Manor Maid of Mawiugiui. 
 
 Greg. That fhcwcs thee a weike (hue, for the wW- 
 keft goes to the wall. 
 
 S*mf. Troe,and therefore women being the weaker 
 Veffels.are eoer thruft to the well : therefore I will puCi 
 Meunjaguftmtn from the wall, and thruft bis Maides to 
 the wall. (their men. 
 
 Greg. The Q^arrell is betwecneour Maiicn.sndTj 
 
 Sony. Tis all one,! will (hew my fclfe a tyrant: when 
 I haoe fought with t be raen, I will bee cimll with the 
 Maidsandcut off their heads. 
 
 Greg. The headsof the Maids? 
 
 Stm.l , the heads of the Maids,or their Maidcn-heads, 
 Take it to what fence thou wilt. 
 ' Greg. They B>Q(T take it fence, that feete it. 
 
 Samp. Me they (hall fcele while I am able to ftand : 
 And 'tis knowne I am a pretty peece of flefh. 
 
 Greg. Tis well thou art not Fi(h : If thou bad'ft, thou 
 had'ft beene poore John. Draw thy Toolc.herc comes of 
 the Honfe of the Oteiaitagtus. 
 
 Exttr two other Seruingattti. 
 
 SamMy naked weapon is out: quarrel,! wil back thee 
 
 Crt. How? Turne thy backhand run. 
 
 Sam. Fearemenot. 
 
 Cre. No marry : I feare thee. 
 
 S*m. Let vs take the Law of our fides:Ietthn begin. 
 
 Cr.l wil frown as I pfle'oy,8i let the take it as they lift 
 
 Sam. N*y,as they dare.I wil bite tny Thumb at them, 
 which is a difgrace to them, if they beare it. 
 
 sltra. DoyoabitcyourThumbeatvsftr? 
 
 S*r*e. 1 dobiternyTaumbe,fir. 
 
 jlh*. Do you bite your Thumb at vs, fir? 
 
 {dm. Is the Law of our fid< 4 if I fay I? Crt. No. 
 
 San, No fir, f do not bite tny Thuiube at you fir: but 
 IbitemyThumbefir. 
 
 Greg. Do you quarrell fir? 
 
 Abra, Quarrel! fit? no fir. (as you 
 
 S*m. If you do fir,! im for you,I feme as good a man 
 No better? S*mp. WeUfu. 
 
 bettenhere comes one of my mattes Jcinf neo. 
 
 Sonf. Yes, better. 
 
 Aba. You Lye. 
 
 Samp. Draw if you be men. Gregory, remember thy 
 washing blow. ' ThryFigtu. 
 
 Ben. Part Fooles.put vp yout Swords ,you know not 
 what you do. 
 
 Enter T&*lc. 
 
 Tjb. What art thou drawne, among thefcheattlefle 
 Hindu? Tumeth^e 2?or6,lookevpon thy death. 
 
 Sen. I do but kecpe thepeace,put vp thy Sword, 
 Or manage it to part thefe men with me. 
 
 7)6. Whse draw,and talke of peace ? I hate the word 
 As fhate hell, all A/etntagtttjuidihcc: 
 Hziif.it thee Coward. Figte. 
 
 Enter three er front Citizens with Ctatts. 
 
 Q^.C!ubs,Biis,snd Partifons,ftrike,beat them down 
 Dowoe w\th the Cty/rfs,down with rbe Meitittagimi. 
 Enter old Capulet in bu C9We,a4 hie wife. 
 
 Cttf. Whatnoifc is this?Gioe me my long Sword ho. 
 
 Wife. A crutch.a crutch : why call you for a Sword ? 
 
 Cap. My Sword I fay : Old Montague is coa.e, 
 And floun flies his Blade in fpight of me. 
 
 Eater old Afotoitog** ,& kit vrifs. 
 
 7i/tf.Thou villaine Cofulet, Hold me not, let me go 
 
 ^ jrife. Thou (halt not ft ir a foote to feeke a Foe, 
 SnttrProm ftkolts, \vitbliu Triiw. 
 
 Prince. Rebellious Subiedt.Eoemics to peace, 
 Prophancrs of this Neighbor-ftained Steele, 
 Will they not hf ate ? What hoe,you Men, you Beaftf, 
 That quench the fire of your peroitious Rage, 
 With purple Fountaines Iflumg from your Veines a 
 On paine of Torture, from thole bloody hacds 
 Throw your miftcmper'd Weapons to the ground, 
 And htare the Sentence ofyour mooned Prince. 
 Three ciuill Broyles, bred of an Ayery word, 
 By thee old Camlet and Mwtjgat, 
 Haue thrice dirtorb'd the quiet of out ftrets t 
 And made yenma's ancient Ckixeos 
 Ca ft by their Graue befeeniag OrDameats^ 
 To wield old Parazws, in hands as old, 
 
 ee ) Cffli^r>-d 
 
nkred with peace.to part your Cankrcd hate 
 eueryou difturbtourftreetsagaine, 
 ourliucs fhall pay the forfeit of the peace, 
 or this time all the trft depart away . 
 ou CufHlet fhall goe along with me, 
 nd MMutague come you thU afternoone, 
 o know our Fathers pleafure in this cafe : 
 
 old Free-townc,our common iudgcrnenc place : 
 
 nee meteon paire ofdeath, all men depart. Exeunt. 
 Mouit. Whofet this aunciem quarrel! new abroach? 
 jeakeNephew.wereyouby.whcn it began: 
 Ben. Hecre were the feruants of your aduerfane, 
 ,nd yours clofe fighting ere I did approach, 
 drew to part them.in the mitant came 
 "he fiery 7~i<i& J wiih his fword ptepar'd, 
 Which as he breach'd defianr e to my caret, 
 [e fwong about his head, and cut the wind ts, 
 Vho nothing hurt withall,hirt him in fcorne. 
 Awhile we were enterchangmg thruUsand blowes. 
 ame more and rrfore,and fought on part and pait, 
 ill the Prince came, who parted either part. 
 
 le'ift . O where is Rontfo Jaw you him to day- 
 light glad am I,he was not at this fray. 
 
 Bti Madam^n hourc before the worfhipt Sun 
 cer'd forth the golden window of the Eaft, 
 
 1 troubled mind drzue me to walke abroad, 
 Where vnderneath thegtoue of Sycamour, 
 
 frm Weft -ward rooteth from this City fide : 
 >o eJrely walking did 1 foe your Sonne ; 
 "owardsKim I made,but he was ware of me, 
 And /role into tbe couert of the wood, 
 mcafunng his atfefhons by my owne. 
 A/hich then rnoft fought, wher moft might not be found; 
 iemg one too many by my weary felfe, 
 'uifued my Honour.not puifuing his 
 And gladly fhunn'd.who gladly fled fromm*. 
 
 Mount. Many a morning hath he there bcenc fcene. 
 With teares augmenting thefreih mornings deaw , 
 Adding to cloudes.morecloudcs with his decpe fights, 
 sut all fo foone as tht all-chee i ing Sunne, 
 Should in the farrheft Eaft begin to draw 
 The ihadie Curtaines from Aurorat bed , 
 Away from light fleales home my hcauy Sonne, 
 And priuaie in his Chamber pennes himfelfe, 
 Shuts vp his windowes .lockes fairc day-light ou', 
 And makes himfelfe an artificial! night: 
 Blacke and portendous muft this humour proue, 
 Vnlefle good counfetl may (he caufe remoue. 
 
 Sen. My NobJe Vncle doe you know the caufe ? 
 
 Maun. I neither know it, nor can learne of him. 
 
 fen. Haae you importun'd him by any trcanes ? 
 
 Main. Both by my felfe and many others Friends, 
 But he his owne affection* counfeller, 
 1 s to htmfrlfe (I will not fay how true) 
 Bui to himfelfe fo fccret and fo clofe, 
 So fatre from founding and difcouery, 
 As is the bud bit with anenuious worm?, 
 Frehr can fpread hisfweeie leaues to the ayre, 
 Oi dedicate h beauty to the fame. 
 Could we but Icatne from whence his forrowes grow, 
 We would at willingly gwe cure.as know. 
 
 Enter Romee. 
 
 Be n See where he comes, fo pleafe you flcp tfidt, 
 JU know his greeuance.oi be much denide. 
 
 Afff. 1 wouldtboo v<ert Co happy by thy ftay, 
 To heare true fhrift Come Madam Jet's iway. Exeunt. 
 
 The TrageJieo/^omeo and Juliet. 
 
 "Sen. Good morrow Coufin- 
 
 Rom. Is the day fo young? 
 Ben, But new mookc nine. 
 K(m. Aye me, fad houres feeme Ion g. 
 Was that my Father that went henec fo fafl ? 
 'Sen. Ic w : what fadnes lengthens Komes ' hourc* / 
 Ro. Not hauingthat.whichhauing.rnakcs them fhott 
 Bt. In loue. 
 Romeo. Out. 
 Sen. Ofloue. 
 
 Ram. Out other faueut where 1 am in Icue. 
 'Ben. Alas that loue fo gentle in his view, 
 Should be fo tyrannous and rough in proofe. 
 
 Rtm. Alas that loue,whofe view is muffled fiill. 
 Should without eyes, fee path-waycs to his will 
 Where fhall we d ine ? O me : what fray was heere > 
 Y tt tell m; not,for 1 haue heardjt all: 
 Heere's much to do wish hate,but more with loue: 
 Why then,O brawling loue.O louing hatef 
 O any thmg,of nothing firfi created ; 
 O hesuie lightnefle,ferious vanity, 
 Mifliapen Chaos of welfeeing formes, 
 Feather of le ad.bright fmoake,cold hre,fuke health, 
 S( ill waking fleepc.that is not what it is . 
 yhis loue feele I, that feele no loue in thi$. 
 Qoefl thou not laugh f 
 
 Tit*. No Coze, I rather weepc. 
 Rom. Good heart,at what f 
 "Sen. At thy good hearts opprefiion. 
 Ram. Why fuch is loues cranfg refsioa 
 Criefci of mine owne liehcauiein my breaft, 
 Which thou wilt propagate to haue it preaft 
 Withmore of thine.this loue that thou haft fbowne, 
 Doth add: more griefe,to too much of mine owne, 
 Loue ,is a fmoake made with the fume of fighet , 
 Being purg'd,a fire fparkling in Louers eyes, 
 Being vest.aScanourimtwith louing teares. 
 What is it elfe ? a madncfTcjinoft difcrcet, 
 A choking gall.and a preferuing fwcet ; 
 Farewell my Coze. 
 
 Ben. Soft I will goe along. 
 And if you leaue me !o,y ou do me wrong, 
 
 Rm. Tut I hauc lofl my fclfe. I am not ncre, 
 This is not Kmee,)\ee's fomc other where. 
 Sen. Tell me in fadnefle,who s that you louc ? 
 Rm. What flwll 1 grone and tell ihee .' 
 Ben. G ronc,why no : but Cadly tell me who . 
 Rem. A ftcke man in fadneflie makes hit will : 
 A word ill vrg'd to one that is fo ill .- 
 In fadneiTe Coz.in.1 do loue a woman. 
 
 "Ben. I aym'd fo neare.when I fuppof d you lou^d. 
 Rant. A right good marke rnan,and fhce's ftire I loue 
 Sen. A right faire matke.faire Coz^isfoooef) hit. 
 Ram. Well in that hit you miffe.fhecl not be hit 
 With Cupids arrow, (he hath Diets wit : 
 And in ftrong proofe of chafticy well arrn'd.- 
 From Idues weake chil Jifh Bow ,fhe liues vacharm'd. 
 Shee will not ftay the fiege of louing tearme*. 
 Nor bid th'incouncer of availing eyes. 
 Nor open her lap toSainft-feducingGold : 
 O (he is rich in beautie.onely poore, 
 That when /he dies,vith b^utie dies h ftore. 
 Ren. Then fbe hath fworne, tba t fhe will Hill !iue chert ? 
 fits*. She hat hand in thai (paring make huge v/aft? 
 c or beauty fteru'd with her froeity , 
 Cuts beauty off from aH pofteritic. 
 
 She 
 
She j too fiirf, too wifewi : fely too faire. 
 o merie bliffe by miking me difpaire : 
 he hth forfworr to loue,and in that vow 
 )o I liue dtad.that ttue to tell it now. 
 
 "Ben. Be rul'd by ro .forget to thinke ofher. 
 
 Rent. O teach me how I fhoold forget to thinke. 
 
 Ben. By giu'mg liberty vnto thine eyes, 
 ixamine other beauties, 
 
 Ro.Ti* the way to calhers(exquific)in queftionrnore, 
 fhrre happy maiice* thai kirTe faire Ladies browes, 
 ing tlacke,puts vsin mind they hide trie faire : 
 fe that is ftrooken blind,cannot forget 
 The precious treafureofhis eye-fiohtlofl : 
 >hcw nx a Mjftreffc that is pa (Ting faire, 
 What doth. her beauty feme but at * note, 
 
 ere 1 may rend who part that paffing faire. 
 : arewell thou cn*ft not teach me to forget, 
 
 'Sen. lie pay chat doftrine.ot elfe diem debt. Exeunt 
 Enter Ceputrt,Cfntie Portland the Clowoe. 
 
 Cafu.. J*o*iagug is bound as well as [, 
 nf ertalty alike^ind tis not hard f ihinke, 
 'or men fo oJd as wee, to keepe the peace. 
 
 Par. Of Honourable reckoning are you both. 
 And p;ttie til you liu'd at ods fo long.- 
 Jul no w my Lord, what fay you to my futc > 
 
 afu. But facing ore what I haue iVid before, 
 Ay Child is yd ftranger in the world. 
 ihee hath not feenethe change of fouttecneyeates, 
 _et t vo more Summer* wither in their pride 
 :re we may thinke her ripe to be a Bride. 
 
 Pan, Younger then fhe.are happy motheri rmde. 
 
 CVp* And too foone mar'd are thofe To early made : 
 Farth hath fw allowed all mvhopej but Qxr, 
 Shee's the hopcfull Lady ofmy earth. 
 lut wooeher gentle Pr*V. get her heart, 
 
 will to her confent ,(s but a part. 
 And fhee agree. withtn her fcopcof choife, 
 .yet my confent,and faire according voice : 
 This night I hold in oJdacei*nom'dF<aft. 
 Whereto Ihaueinuitedmany aGueft, 
 Suchas Iloue.andyou among fne ftore, 
 On*rnoif moft welcorne makes my number mote 
 At my poore houfe.lookc to behold this night, 
 Earth rtreading flarres.that mike dsrke hcaucn light, 
 Suih romfort if do lufty youog men feelc, 
 When well ^pparrel'd April 1 on the heele 
 Ot'limping W inter treads.euen fuch delight 
 Among frefh Feiineil budi (hall you this n'ght 
 Inherit atmy houfe :heare all all fee : 
 And like her raoft,whofe mei it mofi fh all be : 
 Which one more TCI w,of many ,mine bring one, 
 May ft ind in numbcr.thotigh m rcckmog none. 
 Come,goc with me.- goc firrah trudge about, 
 Through fait e Prrtxafitid thofe perfons out, 
 Whofc names are written ther e.and to them fay, 
 My hoiife and welcome,on their plesfure ftay. frit, 
 
 Ser. Find them out whofe names are written. Hcere it 
 iswmien. thi theShoo-mket fhould meddle with his 
 Yard, and lb<: "fayler wiih his Laft.the Fiflier withhis 
 Prniill. and the Painter with his Nets. But 1 am fent to 
 find thofe perfons whofe names arc wnt,& can neucr find 
 what aaroes the writing periou hath here writ ( 1 muft 10 
 <he learned) in good time. 
 
 Ben. Tat mn, one fire burnes out soothers burning, 
 Onepaine is tefaed by anothers ngufh : 
 
 Turne giddi,and be holpe by backward turning : 
 Onedefparate greefe,cur with anothers lauguifh : 
 Take ihou fome new infection to the eye . 
 And the rank poyfon ofthe old wil die. 
 
 ^jw. Your Piantan Icafe is exeeHenj for that 
 "Sen. For what 1 pray the** 
 Kf. For your broken fhin. 
 "Sea. Why Re/rift art ihou mad? 
 Rem. Not mad, but bound more then a madman is: 
 Shut vp in prifon,kcpt without my foode, 
 Whipt and toe men ted : and Goddengood fct1ow } 
 5<r. Godgigoden.l pray fir can you read ? 
 Rom. I mine owne fortune in my miferie. 
 Ser. Perhaps you haue Jearn'd il without booke : 
 Bui I pray can you read any thing you foe 
 
 Rtm. J,if 1 know the Letters and the Language. 
 Ser. Yc fay honeftly.refljroo merry. 
 ftai. Stay fellov/, I can read. 
 
 He reades the Letter. 
 
 *r'Mfiti* l anAtiM afe aruidaxgbttr : C entity An- 
 tuid his Arautietu fifleri : the Lady viddow ofVtru. 
 uit. SeignestrPlaccnttajnid his louelj Neecu Mercutioond 
 bu brother fa/enine : mine VHflt Capttlct by vn(eaaddaiaL 
 terj.-mj faire fleece Rofjiline.LitiiaJStignettr FtilcnttOjfynis 
 CofenTjbult : Ltctooxdthetttnty He/eno. 
 A wire affembly, whither fhould they come'* 
 Scr. Vp. 
 
 Rant. Whither? to fupper? 
 Ser. To onr houfe. 
 Rom. Whofe houfe? 
 Ser. MyMaifters. 
 
 Rom. Indeed I fhould haue aslct you that before. 
 
 Ser Now He tell you without asking. Myfnaiflet is 
 
 the great rich Capu/et, and if you be not of the houfe of 
 
 Motiai agues I pray come and cruOia cup of wine- Reft 
 
 you merry. fxit. 
 
 Btn. At this fame auncieni Fcaft ofC*f*/ftt 
 Sups the hirc^ofattne ,whom thou fo !oues ; 
 With all the admired Beauties ofVeren*, 
 Go thither and with vnatlainted eye, 
 Compare her face with fome that I frail fhow, 
 And 1 will make thce thinke thy Swan a Crow. 
 
 Rom. When the deuout religion of mine e ye- 
 Matntamcj fuch falfhood ,then turne teates to fiie : 
 And thefe who often drown'd could neuer die, 
 Tranfparent Heretiqucs be burnt for liers. 
 One fairer then my loue the all-feeing Sun 
 Nere faw her maich.fince firft the world begun. 
 
 Ben. Tut .you faw her fairc,nonc clfe being by, 
 Herfclfc poyf'd with herfelfe in ei thcr eye : 
 But in that Chriftall'fcales.let there be waid, 
 Your Ladiejloueagainft fome other Maid 
 That [ will fhow you,fhming at thisFcaft, 
 And (hcfhew fcant fhcll,wel),that now (heweibeft. 
 Rom. 1 le goe along,no fuch fight to be {ho wne, 
 But to reioyce in fplcndor of mine ownc. 
 
 l rr Cafulft I Wfc and Nurfe. 
 
 inft Nurfc whcr's my daughter? call her forth to me 
 
 N*r(t. Now by my Maidenhead, at tweltie yeareold 
 
 1 bad her come.what Lambrwhat Ladi-bird.God forbid 
 
 Where s thi Cirle ? what Mia f 
 
 Enter Juliet. 
 
 Inlitt. Mow now. who calls ? 
 N*r. Yoor Mother. 
 
 /x/xt . Madam I am heerc, what is your will f 
 W ift . This is the manct . Nurfc giuc leaue a-.vhit e, vrg 
 
The Trageeof*]tyneo andluliet. 
 
 muft talke in fecnrc. Nurfe come back* agamc.1 haue re- 
 membredme.thou'feheareourcounfcll. Thou knoweft 
 my daughter's of a prcty age. 
 
 Niffi. Fitth I can telf her age vnto anhoure. 
 
 JPi/i. Shee's n ot fourteene. 
 
 Mr/S. He Jay foumene of my teeth, 
 And yet to my teenc be it fpoken, 
 I haue but foure.fhce's not fourteene. 
 How long is it now \oLammM tide/ 
 
 Vife. A fortnight and odde dayes. 
 
 N*rfe. Euen or odde, of all daies in the yeare come 
 Lamma Hue at njght (hall (he he fourteene. S//t & the, 
 Cod reft all Chriftian foules, were of an age. Well SH/M 
 is with God,(he was too good for rne.But a$ I faid, on La. 
 ma Eue at night fhall {he be fourteene, that (hall (he ma- 
 rie,! remember it well. Tis fincethe Earth-quake now 
 eleuen yeare$,and (he was wean'd I neucr (hall forget it, 
 of all the daies of the yeare,vpon that day . for I had then 
 'aid Worme-wood to my Dug fitting in the Sunne vnder 
 the Douehoufe wall, my Lord and you were then at 
 .A&w;;w,nayldoebeare abraine. But as I faid, when it 
 did taft the Worme-wood on the nipple of my Dugge, 
 and felt it bittcr,pretty foole,to fee it teachie, and fell out 
 with thebugge, Shake quoth the Doue-houfe, 'twas no 
 needeltrowtobidmee trudge: and fince that time it is 
 a eleuenyeares.for then foe could ftand alone, nay bi'th* 
 roode flie could haue runne & wadled all about : for cuen 
 the day before (he broke her brow, & then my Husband 
 God be with his i'oule, a was a rorrhe man, tooke vp the 
 Child, yea quoth hee,doeft thou fall vpon thy face ? thou 
 wilt fall backeward when thou haft more wit, wilt thou 
 no t/ultt And by my holy-dam, the pretty wretch lefte 
 crying ,& faid I : to fee now how a ] eft fliall come about. 
 warrant,8c I (hall Hue a thoufand yeares,! neuer fhould 
 'orget it ; wilt thou not lulet quoth be?and pretty foole it 
 ftinted.andfaidl. 
 
 Old La. Inough of this,! pray shee hold thy peace. 
 
 Nurfc, Yes Madan^yet I cannot chufe but laugh, to 
 th'mke it fhould lesuc crying, & fay I : and yet I warrant 
 it had vpon it brow, a bumpe as big as a young Cockrels 
 ftone?A perilous Unock,and it cryed bitterly. Yea quoth 
 my husband, -fall'fl vpon thy face, tbou wilt fall back- 
 ward when thou commeft to age: wilt thou not Mel It 
 ftintedttndfaidl. 
 
 Jolt. And flint thou too.l pray thee NnrJe t Cty I. 
 
 Kur. Peace I haur done:God mark? thee too his grace 
 thou waft the prcttieft Babe that ere 1 nurft , and I might 
 "iue to fee thee married once, I haue my wifh. 
 
 Old La. Marry that marry is the very theatre 
 I came to talke of,tcll me daughter Ittliet, 
 How ftands your difpofition to be Married? 
 
 Mi, It is an hourc that 1 drearoenot of. 
 
 Nur. A n houre,were not 1 thine onely Nurfe.I would 
 fy thou had'it fuckt wtfedome from thy teat, 
 
 Old Lo.Well thinke of marriage now,yonget then you 
 HecreinFWf4,Ladics of eftecme, 
 Arc made already Mothers. By my count 
 I was yout Mother.much vpon thefe yeares 
 That you ate now a M aide,thus then in bricfe : 
 The valiant Tarts feekesyouforhisloue. 
 
 Nwfe, A man young Lady, Lady, fuch arrtan asall 
 the world. Why hee'samaoofwaxe. 
 
 Old La. VtrvuM Summer hath not fuch a flower. 
 
 N*rfe. Ny bee's a flower,infa'uh a very flower. 
 
 Old La : Whit fay you,can you loue the Gentleman ? 
 This night you (hall behold him as out Feaft, 
 
 Kead ore the volume of young Porit face, 
 And find delighr/wrii there with Beauties pen: 
 Examine cuery feuerall liniament, 
 And fee how one another lends content 
 And what obfcur'd in this faire volume lies, 
 Find written in the Margent of his eyes. 
 This precious Booke of Loue,this vnbound Lower, 
 To Beautifiehim,onely lacks a Cotter. 
 The fifh liues in the Sea, and 'tis much pride 
 Forfeire*without,lhe faire within to hide : 
 That Booke in manies eyes doth fhare the glorie, 
 That in Gold clafpes,Lockes in the Golden ftorie : 
 So (hall you (hare all that he doth poflefle, 
 By nauing him.making your fclfe no lefle. 
 
 Nurfe. No lefle,nay bigger: women grow by men. 
 
 Old La. Speake briefly.can you like of fa-u loue .' 
 . lnli. He looke to like,if looking liking moue. 
 But no more deepe will I endartmine eye, 
 Then your confent giues flrength to make flye. 
 
 Enter A Stnting ina. 
 
 Ser. Madam,the guefis are come,fuppet fero'd vp.you 
 card,my young Lady askt for,the Nurfe cur'ft in the Pan- 
 tery.and euery thing in extremitie :lmuft hence to wait, 
 befeech you follow (rraight. xit 
 
 UVt>. We follow thee,/*/*, the Countie ftaies. 
 
 Nurft. GoeGyrle.feeke bapp-,c nights to happy daie*. 
 
 Exesait 
 
 finer X.cneo J fJJereuiio,l!eMifo,witbfue or fixe 
 other MAsk$n t Ttnb -bearer i. 
 
 Rtm. What (hall this fpeeh be Ipoke for our exrufif 
 Or (hall we on without Apologie? 
 
 "Sen. The date is out of fucn prolixilie, 
 Weele haue no Ctp/^hood wink t with a skarfe, 
 Bearing a Tartars painted Bowoflath, 
 Skaring the Ladies like a Crow-keeper. 
 But let them meafure vs by what they will. 
 Weele meafure them a M eafure,and be gone. 
 
 Rom. Giue me a Torch.I am not for this ambling. 
 Being but heauy I will beare the light. 
 
 Mir. Nay gentle Romeo, muft baue you dance. 
 
 Rom. Not 1 beleeueme,you haue dancing (hooes 
 With nimble Coles,! haue a foale of Lead 
 So flakes me to the ground, I cannot moue. 
 
 tji/ter. You are a Loucr,borrow Cupids wings, 
 And foate with them abouea common bound. 
 
 Ram. I am too fore enpearced with his (haft, 
 To foare with his light feathers,and to bound: 
 I cannot bound a pitch aboue dull woe, 
 Vnder loue* heauy burthen doe Kinke. 
 
 tiara. And to iinke in it fliould you burthen k>ue, 
 Too great oppreffion for a tender thing. 
 
 Rom. Is loue a tender thing ? it is toe rough, 
 Too rude,t oo bovfterous.and it pricks like thorne. 
 
 l#f>. If loue.be rough with you,be rough with loue, 
 king.and you beat loue downe, 
 
 What curious eye doth quote defottnlriei .- 
 Here are the Beetle-browes (hall blwfh for me. 
 
 Bm. Come knock e and enter, and no foonei in. 
 But euery map betake him to bis legs. 
 
 &m A Torch for tne^t wantons light ofhear t 
 Tickle the fenceletfc ruHies with their heeles . 
 For JafB prouerb'dwitha Grandfiei Phrafe, 
 lie be a Candle -holder and looHe on, 
 
 The game was nere fo faire,aod 1 am done-. 
 
 Met. Tut. 
 
Mcr. Tut^mschcMoufe.cheCoaftablesovmeword, 
 *ihou arc dun,wetle draw true from the mire. 
 Or (ktc your reverence loue, wherein chou (Hckeft 
 Vp co the earec,come we burne day .light ho. 
 Hem, Nay thai'* not To. 
 Mer. Irneanefirldclay. 
 We waft our lights in vaine,lights,light*,by day ; 
 Take our good meaiiing,for our Judgement fits 
 Fiue times to that, ere once in our fine wits. 
 
 Ram. And we meane well in going to chit Maikc, 
 uc 'tii no wit to go. 
 cxMrr. Why may one askc ? 
 Rom. Idreampta dreamctonight 
 (JW.T, And To did I. 
 Rrm. WeJl what wii yours ? 
 tJlrVr. That dreamers often lye. 
 ^- In bed a flcepe while they do drcame things true. 
 Mtr O then I fee Qgecnc M ab hath beene with you i 
 She i* the Fairies Midwife, & foe comes in (hape no big - 
 get then Agat-ftone, on (he fore-finger of an Alderman, 
 drawnc with a tecroe of little Ate mi-s.oucr mens nofes a 
 they be afleepe . her Waggon Spokes roade oflong Spin- 
 ners legs -.the Couer of the wings of Gra(hoppeti, her 
 Traces ofithe fmalleft Spiders web, her coullet* of the 
 Moon(hines watryBeame*. hei Whip of Crickets bone, 
 the Lafn ot'Philome.hei Waggoner, afmall gray-coated 
 Gnai,not halfe fo bigge as A round little Wot me. pnckt 
 from the Lazte-rtnger of a man. Her Chariot is an emetic 
 Hafelnut, made by the loyner Squirrel or old Grub, time 
 oat a mind, the Paries Coach-makers .-&in tbis ftate fhc 
 gallops night by rughi,iliroughLoucribrainei : and then 
 they dreamt of Louc.Qn Courtiers kneej.thac dreame on 
 Curfies ftrtit .- ore Lawyers fingers, who ftratt dreamt on 
 Frej. ore Ladies lips, who ftrait on kitTes dreame, which 
 oft the angry M.ab with blifters plague*, becaufe their 
 breath with Sweet meats tainted are. Sometime fhe gal- 
 lops ore a Courtier* noie, & then drearacs he of fmelling 
 OK afuze;& fomtitne comes (be with Tith pigs tale.ttck- 
 Unga Patfoninofe aialies afleepe, then hedreames o/ 
 another Benefice. Sometime fhe driueth ore a Souldiers 
 necke, 6t then dreames he of cutting Forraine throats, of 
 Bteaches.AmboCcados.Spanifh Blades : Of Healths fiue 
 Fadocne deepe.and then anon drums in his eares,at which 
 he ftarxes and wakes; and being thus frighted, fwearet a 
 prayer or two &C Herpes againe:this is that very Mab that 
 plats the mane* of HorCes in the night : fie bakes the Elk- 
 locks in fouie (luttiOi hairei.whiiV once vntangkd.ajuch 
 miifortune bodes, 
 
 This is the hag,wben Maidet lie on their backs. 
 Tb preifes them.and learaes them firft to beare, 
 Making them women of good carriage . 
 This is (he. 
 
 Rtm. Peace,peace,c3fVnnwi peace, 
 Thou talk'ft of nothing. 
 
 UUtr. True J tclke of dreamct - 
 Which are the children of an idle braine, 
 Begot ofnoihing,but vame phaotafie , 
 Whkh it at thin of fubftance as the ayie. 
 And more inconilant then the wind.wlio wooea 
 Euen now the frozen boiome of the North : 
 And being anget'd, paftes away from thencv, 
 Tumine his We to cbe dew dropping South. 
 
 Vet. This wind you talke of blowesvt from out fIoe&, 
 Supper it doce^nd we (hall come too late. 
 
 Ram. I fcare too early ,for my mind mifghxs, 
 iorm conference yet hanging in the ftaxret, 
 
 Shall bitterly begin his fearefuJ! date 
 With this nighti reuels an<i expire the tcarrae 
 Ofadefpifedlifecloi'M in my breft 
 By fome vile forfeit of vnnmely death, 
 But he that hath the (linage of my cowrf e, 
 Dired my fute : on luftie Gentlemen. 
 Bn. Strike Drum. 
 Tt*y march den; tin Stogt, and S*nH* me * cameftrtb 
 
 *>ttb tktrr nafklit . 
 
 fmttr 
 
 Str. Where's F7*,that he helpe* not co take away ? 
 H (hift a Trencher ? he fcnpe a Trencher ? 
 
 l When good manners, (hall lie in ooe or two mens 
 hands.and they vnwafht too, 'tis a foule thing. 
 
 Str. Away with che loynftoole*. remoue theCourt- 
 rubbord, looke to the Plate: good thou, fuc mee a piece 
 of Marchpane ,an d as thou loueft me, let t he Ponei let IB 
 
 l. IBoyreadie. 
 
 Ser You are lookt for,and cal'd for,askcrV.& fougm 
 for^n fhe great Chamber. 
 
 i We cannot be here and there too,chn<ly Boycs, 
 Be brisk a while.and the longer Luer take all 
 
 JMM(. 
 
 I. Cap*. Welcome Gentlemen, 
 Ladles that haue th eir toes 
 
 Vnplagu'd with Cornw, will walke about with you : 
 Ah my Mifrretfet, which of vou all 
 Will now deny ro dance t She thai makes dainty, 
 She lie fweare hath Comei .arn ] come neare yc now 
 Welcome Gentlemen, I haue fcene the day 
 That I haue worne a Vifor , end could tell 
 A whifpering tale in a faire Ladies earc : 
 Such as would pleafe : 'tis gone, 'tis gone, *us gone, 
 You are welcome Gentlemen, come Mofitiani play : 
 
 A H-!l,Ha!l,giue roome.and fbou u Gitlet, 
 More light you luiaues,and turoe the Tables vp . 
 And quench the fire, the Roome is growne too hot. 
 Ah firrah.thu vnlookt for fporr comes well : 
 Nay fu.nay fir, good Cozin Cepuiet, 
 For you and I are pad our dauncins dates : 
 How long 'ift now fwce la ft yout felfc n,d 1 
 WereinaMaske? 
 
 a. Capu. Berlady rhlrryyeare?. 
 
 i. Caf*. What man : 'tis not fo much, 'th not fo much, 
 Tis fince the NuptiaU of Lact*tta, 
 Come Penrycoft as quickeh/ as it will, 
 Somefiue and twenty yeates,and then we Maskt . 
 
 i . Cof. "Tit more, 'tis more.his Sonne b elder fir : 
 His Sonne is thirty. 
 
 j. C*f. Will you tell meihai / 
 His Sonne wa but a Ward two yeatrs agoe. 
 
 Rom. What Ladie is ihat which doth in rich the hand 
 Of yonder Knight? 
 
 Ser. I know oot fu . 
 
 Rein. O (he doth teach the Torches to burnt bright 
 It kernes flw bangs vpon the cheeke of night, 
 At a rich lewd in an /Ethiopi care: 
 Beauty too rich for vfe,rjor earth too desre : 
 So fhewoa Snowy Douc trooping with Croww, 
 As yonder Lady ore her feJIowcs ihowes ; 
 The meafure done.Ilc watch her place of (tend, 
 And touching hen^rmke bleffcd my rude hand. 
 
The'Tragcdie of^meoandMtet. 
 
 Did my heart loue till now.fotfweare it fight, 
 For 1 neuei faw crue Beauty till this night. 
 
 Ttb. This by his voice,fhould be a Maunttgui. 
 Fetch me my Rapier Boy, what dares theflaue 
 Come hither couer'd with an antique face, 
 To fleere and fcornt at our Solemnitie? 
 Now by the ftockeand Honour of my kin, 
 To ftrikc him dead 1 hold it not a fin. 
 
 Cjp. Why how now kinfman, 
 Wherefore ftorme you fo ? 
 
 Tib. Vncle this is a Mwnttgue, our foe :' 
 A Villaine that is hither come in fpight. 
 To fcorne at our Solemnitie this night. 
 Cap. Youngfoovoisit ? 
 TA. 'Tishe.that Villaine Romeo. 
 Cap. Content thee gentle Coz,let him alone, 
 A bcares him like a portly Gentleman : 
 And to fay truth, Verona brags of him, 
 To be a vertuous and well gouern'd youth : 
 I would not for the wealth of all thetowne, 
 Here rn my houfe do him difparagement : 
 Therforebepatientjtakenonoteofhim, 
 It is my willjthe which if thou refpec"t, 
 Shew a fai re prefence,and put off thefe frownes, 
 An ill befecming femblance fora Feaft. 
 
 Tit>* It fits when fuch a Villaine is a gueft, 
 He not endure him. 
 
 Cap. Hefhillbeendu'rd. 
 What goodman boy.I fay he (hall.go too, 
 Am I the Maifter here or you ? go too, 
 Youle not endure him,God fhall mend my fcule, 
 Youle make a Mutinie among the Guefts : 
 You will fet cocke a hoope.y oule be the man. 
 
 T&. Why Vncle, 'tis a (hame. 
 
 Cap. Gotoo,gotoo, 
 You arc a fawcy Boy, 'ift fo indeed ? 
 This tricke may chance to fcath you,! know svhat, 
 You mtift contrary me^many Vis time. 
 Wellfaidmy hearts,you areaPrincox,goe, 
 Be quict,6r more light.more light for fhame, 
 [le make you quiet. What,chcarely my hearts. 
 
 Tib. Patienceperforce.with wilfull choler meeting, 
 Makes my fiefh tremble in their different gt eeting-.- 
 f will withdraw, bat this intrusion (hall 
 Now feeming fweet,conuert to bitter gall. Exit, 
 
 Rom. If I prophane with my vnworthieft hand, 
 This holy Oirine,the gentle tin is this, 
 My lips to bluihing Pilgrims did ready ftand, 
 To fmooth that rough touch,with a tender kifle. 
 
 //. Good Pilgrirne, 
 You do wrong your hand too much. 
 Which mannerly deuotion fhewesin this-j 
 For Saints haue hands , that Pilgrims hands do tuch, 
 And p aline to palrae,is holy Palmers kifle, 
 
 JW Haue not Saints lips.and holy Palmers too ? 
 
 ltd. I P'i I grinijlips that they muft vTe in prayer. 
 
 Rom. O then deare Saint ^ct lips do what hands do, 
 They pray (grant thou)leaft faith tume to difpaire. 
 
 M. Saints do not moue, 
 Though grant for prayers fake. 
 
 fyw. Then moue not while my prayers effeft I take: 
 Thus from my lips,by thine my fin is purg'd. 
 
 //. Then haue my lips the (in that they haue tooke. 
 
 Rom. Sin from my lips?Otrefpafle fweetly vrg'd : 
 
 iu e me m y fin again*. 
 
 ltd. YoukiffeV* >b ke. 
 
 Madam yout Mother craues a woid with you 
 
 Rtm, What is her Mother.' 
 
 Nurf. MarrieBatcheler, 
 Her Mother is the Lady of the houfe, 
 And a good Lady,anda wifc,and Vertuouj, 
 I Nur'ft her Daughter that you talkt with all : 
 I tell you,he that can lay hold ofher, 
 Shall haue the chincks, 
 
 Rom. liCnczCapHletj 
 O deare account J My life is my foes debt. 
 
 Beit., Away,be gone,the fportisatthebeft. 
 
 Rom. J fo I feare.the more is my vnreft. 
 
 Cap. Nay Gentlemen prepare not to be gone, 
 We haue a trifling fooiiftj Banquet towards : 
 Is it e'ne fo * why then I thanke you all. 
 J thanke you honeft Gentlemen,good night : 
 More Torches here:comeon,then let's to bfd 
 Ah firrah,by my faie it waxes late, 
 He to my reft. 
 
 Mi. Come hither Nurfe, 
 What is yond Gentleman : 
 
 Nftr. IheSonneandHeireofoldT^CTw. 
 
 Mi. What's he that now is going out of doore ? 
 
 JVwr. Marriethat I thinkebe yo\m%Tetr*cbie. 
 
 M. What's he rhat follows here that would not dance ? 
 
 Afw, I know not. 
 
 /*/. Go askc his name;ifhe be married, 
 My eraue is like to be my wedded bed. 
 
 NHT. His name is 2^wr,and a Mouaraffu t 
 The onely Sonne ofyour great Enemie. 
 
 //. My onely Loue fprung from my onely hate, 
 Too early feene,vnknowne,and knowne too late, 
 Prodigious birth of Loue it is to me. 
 That I muft loue aloathed Enemie. 
 
 Nur. What's this ? whats this? 
 
 /*</. A rime.l learne euen now 
 Ofoncldan'ftwitball. 
 
 One eals within t llift. 
 
 Nnf. Anon, anon: 
 Come let's a way, the Grangers all are gone. 
 
 Sxnnt. 
 Chortu. 
 
 Now old defire doth in his death bed lie, 
 And yong affection gapes to be his Heire, 
 That faire.for which Loue gron'd for and would die, 
 With tender lulitt rnatcht,is now not faire. 
 Now Romeo isbeloued,and Loues agoine, 
 A,like bewitched by the charme of Jookes : 
 But to his foe fuppos'd he muft complaine, 
 And (he fteale Loues fweet bait from fearefull hookes : 
 Being held a foe,he may not haue acceffc 
 To breath fuch vowes as Louers vfe tofweare, 
 And (he as much in Loue,her meanes much Idle, 
 To meete her new Beloued any where : 
 But paffion lends them Power,time,meanes to meete, 
 Temp'ring extremities with extreame fweete. 
 Enter Romeo aUnt, 
 
 Rtm. Can f goe forward when my heart is here? 
 Turne backe cfoll earth.and find thy Center out. 
 
 Eater l Stmtolio,vrith Mtrf*ti*. 
 "Sen. Romeo t my Cozen f^mtt t Romeo. 
 
 <JWere. He is wife, 
 And on my life hath ftolne him home to bed. 
 
 Sen. He ran this way and leapt this Orchard wall 
 Call good Merrutu: 
 Nay^le conjure too. 
 
Appears thon in thelikeneffe of a fi 
 Spokebur. onerime,and I am fatished : 
 Cry me but ey mt,Proumt,but Loae and day, 
 Speake to my gofhip ytmu one faire word , 
 One Nickname for her purblind Sonne end bet, 
 Young Ababa.) Cuftd he that fhpt fo true, 
 When King Cafbti** lou'd the beggerMaid, 
 Heheajethnot.heflirrethnot.hemoaethnot, 
 The Ape is dead J roufl conjure him, 
 
 coniure thee by Ttfftluei bright eyes. 
 By Her High forehead, an J her Sctrlec lip, 
 By her Fine foote.Straight Irg.and Quiuering thigh, 
 Ajd the Demeanes,that there Adiacem lie, 
 That in thy iikenefie thou appeare to vs. 
 
 "Sea. And if he heart tbee thou wilt anger him. 
 
 Mir. This cannot anger hi 00,1 'would anger him 
 Toratfe a fpirit in hit Miftrefle circle* 
 Of fome Orange nature, letting it (land 
 Till (he had laid it .and eoniured it downe, 
 That were fotne fpight . 
 
 My inuocation is faire and honefr, & in hit Miftr'rs uarnc, 
 1 coniure onely but to raife vp him . 
 
 "Sen. Come.he hath hid himielfe among thefc Trees 
 To be cotifortcd with the Humerout night : 
 Blind is his Loue , end bed befits the dari.e. 
 
 Mer. If Loue be blind, Looe cannot hie them&rke, 
 Now will he fit vnder a Medler tree, 
 And wt(h hi$ Miftrefle were that kind of Frtiite, 
 As Maides call Medlers when they laugh aJone, 
 
 oMvthat (he were,O chatfhe wie 
 
 An opep.or thou a Popnn Peare, ( 
 
 Krmeo goodnight. [le to my True kle bed, 
 This Field -bed it to cold for me to (Icepe, 
 Comr (hall we go ? 
 
 Ben. Go then, for Via Wi vaineto feekehim here 
 Thatmeane? not robe found. Extmt. 
 
 Royi. He ieafts at Scarres that nroer felt * wound, 
 But fort, what light through yonder window breaks? 
 It ith Eaft,and/Mkr is cht Sunne, 
 At ife fair* Sun end kill the enuioos Moone, 
 Who it already ficke and pale with griefe, 
 That thou her Maid art far more faire then (he 
 Be not her Maid fore (he i* enuioot, 
 Her Veftalliuery is but fuke and grcene. 
 And none but foolej do weare it.caft it off: 
 It is my Lady.O it is my Loue,O that (he knew (he were, 
 She fpeake,yer (he fayes noching^what of that t 
 Hereyedifcoorfe,l willanfwereit : 
 
 1 am too bold 'ut not to me fhe fpeakes : 
 
 Two of the fiireft flarres in all the Heautn, f 
 
 Hauing fome bufineife do entreat net eyes, 
 
 To cwincklt in their Spheres till they te turn?. 
 
 What ifher eyes were there.thcy in her head, 
 
 The brighmeffeof her cheeke would fhame thofe ftarre*, 
 
 As day-light doth a Lampe,her eye in heauen, 
 
 Would through the ayrie Region fUeame fo bright, 
 
 That Birds would (ing, and thinke it were not night : 
 
 Set how (he leane* her r beeke vpon her hand . 
 
 O that I wereaGloue vpon that hand, 
 
 Trm I might toucb chat cheeke. 
 
 }*(. Ay me, 
 
 Ram. Shefpeakes. 
 
 Oh fprake (game bright AngclL,for thou art 
 A glonou s to this night being ore my head, 
 A is winged meffcnger of heauen 
 
 Vnto the white vptumed wondnng eyes 
 OfmonalU that UIJ backe to gaze on him, 
 When he beftrides the Jane puffing Cloud. 
 And failes vpon the bofome of the ay rr. 
 
 //. O Rimttjbmte, wherefore art thou Rtmtf * 
 Denie thy Father and refufe thy name : 
 Or if tbou wilt not, be but fworne my Looe, 
 And lie no longei be a Cafnltt. 
 
 Rone. Shalllhearemore,or (hall I fpeakeai this? 
 
 /. Tis bat thy name that i my Enemy ; 
 Thou art thy (elfe.thoughnot a Mmattttur, 
 What's Mtwuagtt'i it is nor hand nor w>te, 
 Nor arme.nor face.O be fome oihei name 
 Belonging to a man. 
 
 What ' in a names tKat which we call a Rofe. 
 By any other word would (mell as fweete. 
 So Romto would, were he not Rotmt cal'd, 
 Retame chat deare pcrfe&ion which he own. 
 Without that title fy?o,dofTe thy name, 
 And for thy name which is no part of thee, 
 Takeallmyfelfe. 
 
 Rfm. I take thee at thy word : 
 Call me but Loue.and He br new bapth'd. 
 Hence foouh I neucr will be Remto. 
 
 /uli. Wh>t maw art thou, that thu befaeco'd in night 
 So ftumbleft on my counfcll ? 
 
 Ksm. By 3 name, 
 
 I know not how to tell fhee who I am : 
 My name deare Saint.is hatefull to my felfe, 
 Becaufe it is an Enemy to thee, 
 Had I ic wrucen.I would teare the word. 
 
 J*ii. My earts haue yet nor drunke a hundred word* 
 Ofthy tongues vttering.yet 1 know the found. 
 Art thou not 0f0.and a Mtt*pnt 
 
 1(gm. Neither faire Maid.if eichet thee diflike. 
 
 //. How cam-ft tbon hither. 
 Tell mr,ind wherefore? 
 
 THe Orchard wJh arc high.and hard to climbe. 
 And thr place death,conndering who thou art, 
 If any of my kinfmen find thee here. 
 
 Rom. With Loues light wiogi 
 Did I ore. perch thefe Walls, 
 For Rorty limits cannot hold Loue out, 
 And what Lone can do.that dares Loue attempt i 
 Therefore thy kinfmen are no (top to me. 
 
 Jttl. If they do fee the* ,tbey will murther the*. 
 
 Rm. Alacke there lies more pen!! in thine eye, 
 Then twenty of their Swordi Jooke thou but fweete, 
 And I am proofe againft their enmity. 
 
 //. 1 would not for the wot Id they faw thee here. 
 
 Rom. I haue nights cloake to hide me from their eyca 
 And but thou loue rrie.ltt them Ande me here. 
 My life were betzer ended by their hate, 
 Then death proroged wanting of chy Loue. 
 
 lul. Bywhofedireaionfound-ft thou out this place ? 
 
 Rom. By Loue that firA did promp me to enquiic, 
 He lent me counfeil.and I lent him eyei , 
 i am no Py lot, yet wert thou as far 
 As that vaft-foore-waflret with the farthefl Sei, 
 I fhould iduenture for fuch Marchandife. 
 
 lul. Thou knoweO the maske ofnight is on my fact, 
 Eif< would i Maiden blu/h bepaint my cheeke. 
 For chat which thou haft heard me fpeake to eight, 
 Fainr would I dwell on forme, falne,faine,deni 
 What I haue fpoke.but Farewell Complement, 
 Doeft thou Loue ? I know thou wilt fay I , 
 
 And 
 
The Trdgedie of T^pmtvand Juliet* 
 
 And 1 will take thy word.yet h them fwe'ft, 
 
 Tboo majeft prooefalfe:at Loom periurie* 
 
 They (ay law laught.oh gentle Roma, 
 
 If chou dofl Loufc.ptonounce it faithfully : 
 
 Orif thon tbinkcrt I am too quickly woone, 
 
 lie fro wne and beperuerfe.aiid fay i he* nay, 
 
 So tbou wilt wooe : But el fc not for the world. 
 
 In truth faire Mount *g*t 1 am too fond : 
 
 Aod therefore thoo maieft thinke my behauiour light, 
 
 But rroft me Gentleman, 1 1; prouc more true, 
 
 Then tbofe that haue coymg tobeftrange, 
 
 J fhould hauc becne more ftrange^ mufi confefle, 
 
 But that thou cuer hcard'ft ere I was ware 
 
 My true LouespafTion.thereforc pardon me. 
 
 And not impute thi< yielding to light Loue, 
 
 Which the darke night hath To difcouered. 
 
 Ram. Lady,by yonder Moonel vow, 
 That dps with filuer all thefeFtuite tret topi. 
 
 lul. O fweare not by ihc Moone.tr/mconftant Moonc, 
 That monethly changes in her circled Orbe. 
 Leaft that thy Looe proue likewife ?an4bk. x 
 Rom. What fhalll fweare by? 
 Int. Do not fweare at all : 
 Onf thou wilt fweare by thy gratlous felfe, 
 Which is theGod of my Idolatry, 
 And Ilebeleeue thee, 
 
 Ram. Ifmy hearts deirc lone. 
 lull. Well do nor fwcare.although I ioy in tliee: 
 1 haue no ioy of this contract to night, 
 It is too rafh.too vnaduif'J toofudden, 
 Too like the lightning which doth ceafe to be 
 Ere, one can fay.it lightcns.Sweete good night: 
 Thi* bud of Loueby Summers ripening breath, 
 May prouc a beauttoos Flower when next we meete: 
 Goodnight. goodnight, as fweete repole and reft, 
 Corntr :o thy heart, at thai within my breft. 
 Rom. O wilt thou leaue me fo vnfatufied ? 
 Ittli. What fati if action can'rtihouhaue to night? 
 Ro. Th'exchange of thy Loues futhfuU vow for mine 
 /*/. I gauc thee mine before thou did'fl tequeft it : 
 And yet I would it were to giue againe. 
 
 Rrm. Would'ft thou withdraw it, 
 F<K what parpofe Loue ? 
 
 Jut. But to be frank e and giue i t thee againe. 
 And yet I with but for the thing I haue, 
 My bounty is as boundleflc as the Sea, 
 My L&ue as deepe,the more I giue to thee 
 The more 1 haue,forbofh arc Infinite 
 I heart fome noyfe within dcare Loue adue : 
 
 Calivitkm. 
 Anon good Nurfe.fw 
 Stay bat alittle.I will coroe againe 
 
 Rm. O bieOed bleflcd night.I am afear'd 
 Being in uight,all this is but a dmrne, 
 TOO flattering fwcet to be fubftaniialL 
 
 ltd. Three words dears Rtnata, 
 And goodnight iadeed, 
 If that thy bent of Loue be Honourable. 
 Thy purpofe marriage, fend me word to morrow, 
 By one ihat lleprocore to come to tbee, 
 Whete and what time tho'tf wiltperfbrme the right, 
 And *lt my Fortunes at thy foote lie lay, 
 Aod folio A ihee my Lord througboat the world. 
 
 (By and b) 
 To ceafe tl 
 
 >y I come) 
 
 'o ceafe thy ftnfe.and leaue me to my gtiefe, 
 To morrow will I fend. 
 Rim, So thrive ray louie. 
 
 /. A thoufand times goodnight. xa. 
 
 T(jme. A tboufand tiroes the worfe 10 want thy light, 
 
 Loue go toward Loue as fchool-boyei fro thier booki 
 
 ButLouc fro Loue,towardi fchoole with heauic looker 
 
 I come^non : but if thou tneam Snot well, 
 
 1 do befeech tbee umber. MAC^OY 
 
 M. Hift Ramn hift:O fr a Falkners voice, 
 To lure this Taffell gentle backe againe, 
 Bondage is ho a rfe,aod may not fpeke aloud, 
 Elfe would I teare the Caue where Ectho lict, 
 And mak c her aync tongue more hoarieVtfaen 
 With repetition of my Romn. 
 
 Rom. It is my fouie thtt calls vpon my name. 
 How filuer fwcet. found Louers tongues by tught, 
 Like fofteft Mfuke to attending eares. 
 
 //. Ttfoin. 
 
 Tty*. MyMreee. 
 
 /W. What a clock to morrow 
 Shall I fend to iher f 
 
 Rom. By the hour e of nine. 
 
 //- I will not faiJc, 'tis twenty yearei liB then, 
 I haue forgot why I did call ihcc backe. 
 
 Ram. Let me ftand here till thou remrtnbet it. 
 
 1*1. I fh.il] forget, to haue ihee Rill Rand there, 
 Remembring how I Loue thy company. 
 
 Ram And He ftill ftay,to haue the* fiill forg, 
 Forgetting any othet hoo>e but thii. 
 
 fid. Tis almoQ morning,! would haue tbee gooe, 
 A"d yet no further thena wantons Bird, 
 That lei's it hop a hide from his hand, 
 Like a poore pnfoner in his twitted Gyuej, 
 A nd with a filken thred plucks it backe sgaioe, 
 So louing IcaJousof bis liberty. 
 
 Rom. I would I were thv Bird. 
 
 M. Sweet fo would I. 
 Yet I fhould kill thee with much chef luSing: 
 Good mght.good night. 
 
 Rom. Parting is (uch fweete forrow, 
 That Khali fay goodnight,cill it be ox>rrow. 
 
 ltd. Slccpe dwell vpon thine eyes^eaceintby brefi 
 
 'Rfm. Wouldl were fleepe and peace fo fweettorefi 
 The gray ey'd moroc fmiles on the frowning Qipbt. 
 Checkrtng the EaflemeQouds with ftrtftkes oflight, 
 And darknefle fleckel'd like a drunkard reeles, 
 From forth dayes pathway .made by Tttan whedes. 
 Hence will I to my ghoftly Fries clofe CeU, 
 Hi sbelpe to craue,aod ro/ dcare hap to teLL f-*a 
 
 Eater Fner Almt mtb a latkft- 
 
 Fr/.The gray ey'd morne fmiles on the frowning night, 
 Checkriog the EaAerne Cloudcs with flreaisof light 
 And fleckled darkneffe like a drunkard redes, 
 From forth dates patb.and Titan borning wbedes : 
 Now ere the Sun adaance his bum rag eyt, 
 The day to cheere.and nights dauke dew odry, 
 I moft vpfill this Ofier Cage of ours, 
 With baleful! weedes,ana precious Juiced flowers, 
 The earth that's Natures mother, is her Tombe, 
 What is her burying graue that is her wombe 
 Atvj txoto ha wombc children of diuers kiad 
 
W fucking on her natural! bofome find ; 
 Many for many venues excellent : 
 None but for fome.and yet all different. 
 OmicVleis the powerfull grace that lies 
 lnPl 3 nts J Hrb* s noncs,and their true qualities > 
 For nought fo vile,that on tbe earth doth hoc, 
 But to the earth (bine fpeciail good doth giue . 
 Nor ought fo good,but firaro'd from thar fahevfe, 
 Reuolu from true birth.dnmbting on abufe. 
 Vertue it felfe turnes vice being mifapplied, 
 And vice fometime by aftion dignified. 
 
 Eater Roaet. 
 
 Within che infant tin d of this weake flower, 
 Poyfon hath refideoce,and medicine power i 
 For thu being fmeh.vrith that part cheares each part, 
 Being taftedflayes all fences with the heart. 
 Two fuch oppofed Kings encampe them dill. 
 In roan aswellasHearbes grace and rudewill i 
 And where the worfer is predominant, 
 Full foone the Canker death cates yp that Plant. 
 
 Rom. Good morrow Fachec. 
 
 Fri. Bencdetite. 
 
 "What early tongue fo fweer (aJuteth me ? 
 YoungSoone.it argues a dfdempered head, 
 So ftcoe to bid goodmorrow to thy bed ; 
 Gate keepe* his watch in euery old mans eye, 
 And whers Care lodges.fleepe will newer lye : 
 But where vnbrufed youth with vnfluft braine 
 Doth couch his Iirm.there.golden Htepe doth raignc; 
 Therefore thy earlineffe dbthme affure, 
 Thou SM vptous'd with feme diftempraturej 
 Oi if not fo.then here I hit it tight. 
 Our JZj-awriaih not bcene in bed tonight. 
 
 Rtm That iadis true.the Tweeter red was mine. 
 
 Jn. God pardon fin.-wadthouwith Rtfalif ? 
 
 <*. With Jt>/i/*,my ghodly Father ? No, 
 I haue forgot that name,and that names woe. 
 
 Fri. That's my good Son.but wher haft chou bin then-? 
 
 fo* lie tell thee etc thou aske it me agen . 
 I haue CKem i'efUng with mine enemte, 
 Where cnafudden one hath wounded me. 
 That's by me woundcd:both our remedies 
 Within thy helpc and holy phificke lies ; 
 I beare no hatred.bleffed man:for loe 
 My mterc-ffton likewife deads my foe. 
 
 Fri. EepSainegood Sooted homely in thy drift, 
 Ridling confeffton.findes but ridling fhrift. 
 
 Rein. Then plainly know my hearts deare Loue tsfet 
 On the faue daughter of rich Cf*lrt ; 
 AJ mine on hers.fo hers is fet on mine; 
 And all cornbin'd.faue what thou mufl combine 
 By holy marriage : whn and where.and how. 
 Wemet,Wf wooed.aDdmadeexchangeof ow" : 
 fie tell thee as we paffe,but this I pry, 
 That thou confem to marrie v* to day. 
 
 Fr. Holy S /v<dwcr>,what change Is heere? 
 Ir HofAtine that thou diddLoue To deare 
 So foone forfaken ? young mens Loue then lies 
 Nottruery in their hearts.but in their eyes. 
 lefa Maria, what a deale of brine 
 Hath wjfht thy fallow cheekes for KoftliM ? 
 How much faU water throwne away in wad. 
 To feafon Loue that of it doth not tad. 
 TheSunnotyeiihf Aghes.fromheatien crates, 
 Thy *ld Drones yet ringing in my atmcient cares i 
 Lo here vpon thy chcrkethc dane doth fit, 
 
 The Tragedegfltyteoant/jfuliet. 
 
 Of an old teare that is not waOit off yet. 
 
 If ere thou waft thy fe!fe,nd thefe woe* tbioc. 
 
 Thou and cfeefe 'oes, were all for Rofi/mt, 
 
 And art thou chang'd?pronounce this fentenr e then, 
 
 Women may faJl.when there's no fttength in men. 
 
 Rom. Thou chid'ft me oft for louing Kefa/m. 
 
 Fn. For doimg,not for louing pupill mine. 
 
 Kfm. And ba<fft me bury Loue. 
 
 frt. Not in a graue, 
 Tohy one in, another out to haue. 
 
 Rom. 1 priy thee chide me nor.her I Lout now 
 D<nh grace for grace, and Loue for Loue allow i 
 The other did not fo. 
 
 Fri. O (he knew well. 
 
 Thy Loue did read by rote.thar could not (pell : 
 But come young wauerer.comr goe with me, 
 tnonfi refpcdt, He thy afTiftam be ; 
 For this alliance may fo htpp/proue, 
 TO turne your hotifhould rancor to pure Loue. 
 
 Ram. O lei vj hence.I /Und on fuddcn hft. 
 
 Fri. Wifely and flow,thry durable that run faft 
 
 Juctaa 
 Inter "EtHHtlie *t,J Mertutlo. 
 
 Mir. W here the deu Ic fhould ihi Jinuet hi ) catn be 
 not home to night i 
 
 "En. Not tohisFatheri.IfpoVewithnis mjn. 
 
 Afer. Why that lame pale hard-htrtrd wench, that Re 
 Jafine torments him fo, that he wil' fvreron nnJ. 
 
 Jin. 77^//,the kinfman to old Cafulu ,hth H.t a Lrt 
 tcr to his Fathers houfe. 
 
 t^fcr. A. challenge on my life. 
 
 fen. >wwillanfwere it. 
 
 Mcr, Any man that can write,may anfwere a Letter. 
 
 'Ken. Nay.hewillanfweretheLcntri Maifta how be 
 dares .being dared. 
 
 Mer Alas poore Rotvet, he is already c*ed flab'd with 
 a white wenches btacke eye, runnc through the ear: with 
 aLouefong, theery pinne ofhis heart, cleft w-'tl. the 
 blind Bowe-boyer but- fhaft.and is be a man :o er.coi.n<eT 
 
 'Ben. Why what is TiMt t 
 
 Jffer. More thenPrince of Cats. Ohhee'ithe Catirag! 
 ous Captaine of Complemeats : b 'tg^ts a* you ftng 
 prickfong, keeps time, diftanr^tnd pr* portion, herefl 
 his minuro, one, two,and the third in i?o..r bofom .-the ve 
 ry butcher of a filk button aDualid^aDualifiia Gentleman 
 of the very fit ft houfe of the Rrfi and fecond caufe: ah the 
 immoua!! PaHado the Punco Kuer fo,th'. Hay. 
 
 Bm. The what? 
 
 Mer. ThePoxoffuchan.-que lifping ahv'Shgpiun- 
 tacies.thefe new tuners of accent : lefu a very good blade 
 a very call man,a very good whore. Why iinoc this a la- 
 mentable thing Grandli.r.thit we (hould be thus afflicted 
 witbthefcdrangefiiis nMfefafhion Mongers.thefe par- 
 doo mee's,who Band i'o much on the new form, that they 
 cannot fu at eafeon the old bench. Otbeit bones,their 
 bones. 
 
 *ttr Romtt. 
 "Sen. Here comet foww.herc cones "Rwtitt. 
 
 Mer. Without his Roe, like i dryed Hering. O (left. 
 flefh.howart thou fifhiSedPNovii he for the nirrberi 
 that Petrarch flowed in i /* 3 to his Lady, was a kitchen 
 wfiJch.marrie fhe liad a better Loue to berime her: .Cw' 
 ado^die., Cltyitr* Gipfie, HtUtn and/;>. hildinfg 
 and Harlott:7ibr/^ a gray eie or fo,but not to che purpofe 
 Signior Rmei t 2i or,ihere's a French falutation to you 
 ff Trench 
 
The Tragectieo/*R$mco and Juliet. 
 
 French (lop : you gauc vs the the countertaii tauely lalt 
 night. 
 
 \rm-a. G ood morrow toy on both, what counterfeit 
 did I gioe you r 
 
 Mer. The (lip fir. the (lip.can you not conceioe ? 
 Rem. Pardon Mtrc*no,mj bofinefle was great,and in 
 'uch cafe as mine,a man may ftraine curtefie. 
 
 Mrr. That's as much a* to fay ,fuch a cafe as yours con- 
 ftrams a man to bow in the hams. 
 
 Ttfm. Meaning to curfie. 
 
 Mir, Thou ha fl moft kindly hit it. 
 
 Root. A moft cutteous expofition. 
 
 M*. Nay.I am the rcry pinck of curtefie. 
 
 fear. Pinke for flower. 
 
 Mer. Right. 
 
 Ram. Why then is my Pump well Howr'd. 
 
 Mer. Sure wit, follow me this ieaft , now till thou haft 
 worne out thy Pump, that when the fingle fo!eof it is 
 worne, the ieaft may remaine aftet the wearing, fole- 
 ingular. 
 
 '*. O fingle fol'd ieaft, 
 Soly fingular for the finglene(Te. 
 
 Mer. Come betweene vs good Bfinoliejaxy wits faints. 
 
 Smi Swits and fpurs, 
 wits and fpurs.orllecrieamateh. 
 
 Mer. Nay ,ifour wits run the Wild-Goofechafe,I am 
 one : For thou haft more of the Wiid-Goofe in one of 
 
 y wits, then I am fure I haue in my whole flue. Was I 
 with you there for the Goofe f 
 
 Rtm. Thou waft neuer with mee for any thing, when 
 thou waft not there for the Goofe. 
 
 Mer. I will bite thee by the care for that ie(r. 
 
 Rcra. Nay .good Goofe bite not. 
 
 UJ/f. Thy wirisaveryBitter-fweetirig, 
 tita moft fharpe fawce. 
 
 Rom. And is it not well feru'd into aSweet-Goofe > 
 
 Ttter. Oh here's a wit of Cheuerell, that ftretchcs from 
 n ynch narrow,to an ell broad. 
 
 Rom. I ftretch it out for that word ,broad,which added 
 
 the Goofe,proues thec farre and wide, abroad Goofe. 
 
 Mer. Why is not this better now, then grontngfor 
 oue,now art thou fociable,now art thou Romtr. now art 
 tou what thou art by Art as well as by Nature, for this 
 iurling Loue is like a great Natural!, that runs lolling 
 > and do wnc to hid his bable in a hole. 
 
 Sen. Stop there,ftop there. 
 
 Mer. Thou rlefir'ft me to ftop in my tale againft the 
 
 Se. Thou would'/) elfe haue made thy tale large, (haire. 
 
 Mrr. O thou art decetu'd, I would haue made it (hort, 
 r I was come to the whole depth of my tale, andrneani 
 ndeed tooccupie the argument no longer. 
 
 Enter Nurfe md. her mm. 
 
 Rtm. Here's goodly geare. 
 
 fayle.a faylr. 
 
 <JMer. T wo,two:a Shirt and a Smocke, 
 
 >/w. peter ? 
 
 P<ner. Anon. 
 
 Nur. MyfwTettrr 
 
 Mtr. Good Peter to hide her face ? 
 "or her Fans the frer face? 
 
 N"r. God ye good morrow Gentlemen. 
 
 Mer God yegoodcn fake GcDtkworcou 
 
 Nttr. Isitgooden; 
 
 Her. TJs no Uffc J rell you : for ihe Iw w$y hendof the. 
 >yall is now vpon the pricke ofNoone. 
 
 Anr* Out vpoo you; what a man are you? 
 
 Rm. One Gentlewoman, 
 That God hath made,hitnfelfe to mar. 
 
 /for. Bymytrothuisfaid, for himfelfero, roar qua- 
 thaGentltmn:cananyofyoutel me where I may find 
 theyoongtymw? 
 
 H?mi. I can tell you: but young Romto will be older 
 when you haue found him, then he was when you fought 
 him : I am the youngeft of that name, for fault of a worfc 
 
 Afor. You fay well. 
 
 Mer. Yea the worft well, 
 Very well tooke : lfaith,wifely,wifely. 
 
 Hr. Jf you be he fir, 
 J defire fome confidence with you? 
 
 Ben. She wili endite him to fome Supper. 
 
 Mer. Abai!d ja baud,abaod. So ho. 
 .Rttu. What haft thou found? 
 
 C*fer. f No Hare fir, voleffe a Hare fir in a Lcotco pic, 
 that isfomethingftaleandhosre ereitbefpnt. 
 AnoldHarehoare, and an old Hare hoafcisyery good 
 
 meat in Lent. 
 ButaHare thatishoareis too muchfora fcore, when it 
 
 hoares ere it be fpent, 
 
 Rtmeo will you come to your Fathers ? Weele to dinnei 
 thither. 
 
 J(fm. I will follow you. 
 
 Mer. Farewell auncient Lady : 
 Farewell Lady.Lady.Lady . 
 
 Exit. Mercut'n t Be*uclio. 
 
 Nttr. I pray you Mr, what fawcie Merchant was ihi 
 that was fo full of hu roperie r" 
 
 Rom. AGeiitkmanNurfe, thailouestohearehimfclfe 
 talke.and will fpeaketno; etna minute, then he willftand 
 toinaMonetk 
 
 NKT. And a fpeake any thing sgainftme, lie take him 
 downe,& a were luftier then he is, and twentte fuch Jacks: 
 and if 1 cannot, lie findethofe that (hali : fcuruie knaue, 1 
 amnontofhisfiurt'gils, I am none of his skainesmates, 
 and thou muft ftand by too and fdfcr euery knaue to vfe 
 me at h<s plcafurc. 
 
 PCI, I faw no man v fe you at his pleafure : if I had, my 
 weapon Should quickly haue beencouc, I warrant you, I 
 dare draw afloone as another man, if I fee occafion in a 
 good quarrell.and the law on my fide. 
 
 Mw.Now afore God,I am fo vext,that euery part about 
 me quiuers, skuruy knaue: pray you fir a word : and as ! 
 (aid you, roy young Lady bid me enquire you out, what 
 (he bid me fay, Iwilikeepe tomyfelfe : but fit ft let me 
 tell ye, if ye (hould leade her in a fooies paradife, as they 
 fay ,ik were a very grofle kindofbehauiour.as they fay: 
 for the Gentlewoman is yong : & therefore.ifyou fhonld 
 deale double with her, truely it were an ill thing to be of- 
 fered to any Gentlewoman, and very weakedcslmg. 
 
 Nur. Nurfe commend me to thy Lady 9nd MifuetfcJ 
 proteftvntothee. 
 
 Nttr. Good heart, and yfaith I will tell her as much : 
 Lord, Lord (he will be a ioy full woman. 
 
 Kent. What wilt thou tell her Nurfe fthou doeft not 
 
 N*r. I will tell her fir, that you do proteft. which at I 
 take it t is a Gentleman-like offer. ( afternoone, 
 
 Rom. Bid her deuife fome meanes to come to fcrifc this 
 And there (he (hall at Frier linnet Cell 
 Befhriu'd and married : here is for thy paines. 
 A^r. No truly fir not a penny. 
 
 Sjam. Gotoo'jfay you (hall. 
 
 Ntrfi 
 
TheTragettie ofltgntoandhdiet. 
 
 AV. This zfcemoone iir? well fhe (hat! be there. 
 
 7^;. And flay then good Nurfc behind (he Abbey wall, 
 Within thtshourc try mn (hall be with thee, 
 A nd bring theeCordj made like a tackled ftaire. 
 Which to the high top gallant of my ioy, 
 Muft be my conuoy in che fecret night. 
 Farewell.be truftie and lie quite thy pme$ . 
 Farewell.coromendme to thy MiftiefTc. 
 
 AV Now God in heauen bleflc chec:harke you fir, 
 
 Kern. What faift thou my drare Nurfe > 
 
 Nurfe. Is your man feciet, did you nere hctre fay two 
 may keepe counfeH putting one away. 
 
 Rt, Warrant thee my man atrorj flede. 
 
 NUT. Weil fir^uy Miflreffe M t h fweetefi Ldy,Lord, 
 Lord, when 'twas a little prating thing. O there u a No- 
 ble man in Towne .one Puru, that would faine lay knife a- 
 bond : but (he good foulehsd as leeue a fee Toadc.a very 
 Toade a fee him: 1 angei her fometimei ,and tell her ihi 
 Pint it the properei man. but lie wairam you, when 1 fay 
 fo, fheelookcs aspak at any clout in the verUll world. 
 Dothnot Rofcmarteand Ramtt begin both with a letter '. 
 
 Ram. 1 Nutfe.what of that ) Both with an R 
 
 Nur. A mocker that s the dogsname R. it for the no, 
 1 know it begin* with forae other letter, and fhe hath the 
 prettieft fententiousofit. of you and Rofemaiy, that it 
 would do you good to heare it. 
 
 Rom. Commend me to thy Lady. 
 
 Nur. \ athoufand time*. Peter t 
 
 Pet. Anon. 
 
 Nr. Before and apace. Ixit Nvftond Ptter. 
 
 Enter Juliet. 
 
 //. The clocke ftrook nine, when I did fend the Nurfe, 
 In rnlre an houre fhe ptomifed to returne, 
 Percrur.ce fhe cannot meete hiiKihat's not fo : 
 Oh flic > lame, Loues Herauld fhould be thought!, 
 Which ten tim fafter glides then the Sunnes beime*, 
 Drriing backe fhadowrs ouerlowring hits. 
 Therefore do nimble Pinion 'd Doues draw Lour, 
 And therefore hath the wmd-fwift Cupid wmg> : 
 Now it the Sun vpon the highmoft hill 
 Of trm dates iourney,and ftom nine till twelue, 
 1 three long houres,yei fhe u not come. 
 Hadfheaffedionsind warme youthful! blood, 
 She would beat fwift in motion as a bail, 
 My words would bandy her to my fwecte Lcue, 
 And his to me .but old folkes, 
 Many faine as they were dead, 
 Vnwicldte,(k>w,heauy,and pale as lead. 
 
 Snter N*rfi 
 
 OGod fhecomes,Ohony Nurfe what newes ? 
 Haft thou met with himPfersd thy nun away. 
 
 A/iw. Ptter ftay at the gate. 
 
 //. Now good fweet Nurfe : 
 O Lord.why lookeft thou fad ? 
 Though newes.be fad, yet tell them merrily. 
 If good thou fhamf} themuficke of fweet newei, 
 By playing it to me, with fo fewer a fac. 
 
 A7r. I am s weary, giue me leauc awhile. 
 Fie how my bones ake.what a iaunt hai^e I had t 
 
 lul. I would tiiou had'ft my bone*,and I thy newes : 
 Nay come I pay thce fpeake.good good Nurfe fpeake. 
 
 AV. Icfo what hfi?can you not ftay a while ? 
 Do you rxx fee that I am out of breath > 
 
 // How artthov out ofbreaih, when tkonhafl breth 
 To fay to me.thtt rhoo art out of breath > 
 The excufc that thou doft make in this delay, 
 
 longer then the tale thou doA rxcufe. 
 1$ thy newes good or bad?anfwerc to thar. 
 Say eittier.and Me ftay the circufrancr . 
 Letwebefatisfted.iftgoodor bd ? 
 
 N*r. Well, you Saue made a fimple choice, you know 
 not how to chofe a man . RttntOyno noi h chough hs fat 
 be better then any mans, ye( his Irgs excels ill mens, ni 
 for a hand, and a foote,nd a body, though ihf y br no< ( 
 be talkt on.yet they ire pafl compare- he is not ihf flowc 
 of curt? fie, but He warrant htm a* gentle a Lmbc go th 
 waies wrnth.ferue God. W hat haue you dm'd a home 
 
 /.'. No no but all this this did I know before 
 What faies he of our marriage? what ofthat > 
 
 Nur Lord how my head akes.what a head Kaue 1 i 
 It beites as it would fill in twenty peeces. 
 My bicke a toiher fide :o my backe,my backe 
 Befhrew your heort for fending me about 
 To catch my death with launi ing vp *nd downr. 
 
 /*/. lfthtl arn foirie that that thou art fo well. 
 Sweet fwr et ,fwret Nut fe.tell m wht fii< my LOCK t 
 
 Nr. Your Loue faies like an honefl Gentle/nan, 
 And a courteous, and a kind, and a handfome, 
 And I warrant a vr rtuoosrwhere is yout Mothet ? 
 
 //. Where 1 1 my Mot her > 
 Why fhe is within, where fhould fhe be ? 
 How odly thou reph'ft : 
 Your Loue faies like an honef) Gentleman : 
 Where u your Mot her? 
 
 A/r. O Gods Lady deaic, 
 Are you fo hoi?mame come p I trow, 
 Is this the Poultis for my akmg bones ? 
 Henceforward do your mefTagesyout felO. 
 
 M. Heere's fucha coile,come what faies Kemtot 
 
 HUT. Kiue you got It sue to go to fhnft today / 
 
 /*/. lhaue 
 
 A/"r, Then high you hence to Ftiei Luvrmct CtU, 
 There Haies a Husband to make you a wife : 
 Now comesthe wanton blood vp ui your ehttfce:, 
 Thei'le be in Scarlet Rraight at any newes : 
 H;<you to Church, I mutt an other way, 
 To fetch a Ladder by the which your Lcue 
 Muft c limde a birds neft Soone when it is dark* : 
 I am the drudge,end toilc in your delight: 
 But you fhall besre the burthen foone t night. 
 Go He to dinner hie you to the Cell. 
 Im i Hie to high Fortune.honcfi Nur fe.fareweU. Ext**i , 
 
 Eater Frier and Rmat. 
 
 Fri. So fmile the heauern vpon this holy aA, 
 That after houre*,with forrow crude vj not. 
 
 Ram Amen,amen,but come what forrow can. 
 It cannot counceruaile the'cxchangeof ioy 
 That one fhort minute giuc me in her fight : 
 Do thou but clofe our hands with holy words, 
 Then Loue-deuouring death do what he dair, 
 It is mough.l may but call her mine. 
 
 Fri. Thefe violent delights haue violent code*, 
 And in their triumptvdie like fire and powder; 
 Which as they kifle confume. The fwecteft honey 
 Is loathfome in his owne deltcioufnefle. 
 And in the tafte confoundei the appetite. 
 Therefore Loue moderate! y.long Loue doth to, 
 Too fwift airiues as tai die s too (lo*. 
 
 I tjter Ju'itr . 
 
 Here comes the Lady. Oh fo hgln a foot 
 Will nere weate ouc the cueilafiing flint, 
 
 ff i A 
 
TheTragcdie o/ltyneo and Juliet. 
 
 A Louer may btftridc the Goflamours, 
 Thai ydles in the wanton Summer ayrc, 
 And yet not fall,fo light is vanitie. 
 
 1*1. GoodeueniomyghoftJyConfcflpt. 
 
 frt. Rt*Kt (hall chanke chce Daughter for v both. 
 
 Iu< A* much to him,elfe In hit thanks too much. 
 
 fn. Ah I*litt,\( the meafure of thy toy 
 Be heapt like mme,and that thy skill be more 
 Toblalon it.then twecten with thy breath 
 This neighbour ayre.and let rich niufickes tongue. 
 Vnfold the iroagin'd happinefle that both 
 Receiue in either ,by this decre encounter. 
 
 Ittl. Conceit more rich in matter then in wordij 
 Btags of his fubftance.not ofOrnament : 
 They ire bat beggers chat can count their worth, 
 But my true Loue is growne 10 fuch fuch cxceflc, 
 I cannot fum vp fome of halfe my wealth. 
 
 fri.Corne.come with me.& we will make fhort worke, 
 For by your leaues.you fhal! not ftay alone, 
 Till holy Church incorporate two in one. 
 
 Enter Mercnti,B*uolu t *t>dmtH. 
 
 "Be. I pray thee good Mercutu lets retire, 
 The day is hot.the Capulen abroad : 
 And if we meet, we fhal not fcapc abrawle,for now thefe 
 hot dayes.is the mad blood fhrring. 
 
 Met, Thou art like one of thefe fellowes.that when he 
 enter* the confines of a Tauerne.cJaps me his Sword vpon 
 theTablc.and fayes.God fend me no need ofthee: and by 
 the operation of ihefecond cup.drawc* him ontheDraw- 
 er.when indeed there is no need. 
 
 Ben. Am Hike fuch a Fellow? 
 
 Mer . Come,come,thou art as hot a Tacke in thy mood, 
 as any in Italic : and aflbone moued to be moodie, and af- 
 foone moodie to be rpou'd. 
 Ben. And what too? 
 
 Met. Nay, and there were two fuch, wefhouldhaue 
 none fhortly.fot one would kill the othenthou, why thou 
 wilt quartell with a man that hath a haire more, or a haire 
 Ufa in his beard,ihen thou hafl:thou wilt quarrell with a 
 man fot cracking Nuts, hau'mgno other reafon, butbe- 
 caufe thou haft hafell eyes: what eye, but fuch an eye, 
 would fpie out fuch aquarreil ? thy head is as full ofquar- 
 rels.ass^sggetsfullofmeat, and yet thy head hath bin 
 beaten as addle as an egge for quarrelirg:thou haft quar- 
 rcl'd with a man for comng in theftreet,becaufehehath 
 wakened thy Dog that hath lame sfleepe in the Sun.Did'ft 
 thou not fall out with a Tailor for wearing his new Doub- 
 let berore Eafter? with another.for tying his new fhooes 
 with old Ribaud.andyet thou wilt Tutor me from quar- 
 relling? 
 
 "Ben. And I were fo apt to quarell as thou art.any man 
 (bouldbuythcFce-nrnple of my life, for an houre and a 
 quarter. 
 
 Utter. TheFee-fimplefO fimple. 
 
 Enie r Tyk*lt,Petruckii!,4nd others. 
 
 "B?n . By my head here comes the Cofnlctt. 
 tJMer. By my heele I care not. 
 
 Tjb. Follow me dofe.for I will fpeake to therp. 
 GcntIcmen,Goodden,a word with one of you. 
 
 Trier. And but one word with one of vi?couple it with 
 fomething,mke it a word and a blow. 
 
 Tit. You fhall find me apt inough to that fir, and you 
 will giue me occafion. 
 
 iJWerc*. Could you not take fome occafion without 
 giuing' 
 
 7 A. MercHtie thou confort'ft with Ttymtt. 
 
 Mir. Confort?what doft thou make vs MinAr 
 rhou oike M inftrels of vs,looke to beare nothing but d 
 cords -.hcere's my ftddlcfticke,heeic's that Hull make y 
 dauoce. Comeconfott. 
 
 'Sen. We t?!ke here in the publike haunt of r.xn 
 Either withdraw vnto fome prmate place, 
 Or reafon coldly of your giceuances : 
 Or elfe depart, here all eict gaze on vs. 
 
 Mir. Mens eyes were made to looke,and let them gaz 
 I will not budge for DO mans pleasure I. 
 
 Enter Remu. 
 
 Tit. Well peace be with you fir,here comes my mar 
 
 Mer. But lie be hang'd fir if be weareyour Liuety . 
 Marry go before to ficld,heele beyooriollower, 
 Your worship in that fenfe,may call him roan. 
 
 Tib. Ramto.the loue I beare thee.can affoord 
 No better tcrme then this:Thou art a Villaine. 
 
 Rom. Tilolt t ihe reafon that I haue to loue thee, 
 Doth much cxcufe the appertaining rage 
 To fuch a grceting:VilJaine am I none ; 
 Therefore farewell,! fee thou know'fl me not. . 
 
 Tit. Boy ,this fhall not excufe the injuries 
 That thou haft done me .therefore turne and draw. 
 
 Rfm. 1 do ptotefi I neucr tniur'd thee, 
 But lou'd thee better then thou can'ft deuife : 
 Till thou (halt know the reafon of my loue. 
 And fo good CxfM/rf.which name I tender 
 As dcarely as my owne,be fatisfied. 
 
 Mer. O calme,difhonourable t vile (ubmifTioB : 
 siila flucdthe carries it away. 
 Tjb<tlt,you Rt catcher .will you walke? 
 
 Tib. What woulds thou hau with me? 
 
 Mtr, Good King ofCats.nothing but one of your nin 
 liues.that I mesne to make bold withall, and as you fhal 
 v feme hereafter dry beate the reft of the eight. Willyoi 
 ptuckyour Sword out of his Pilcher by theeares ?Mak 
 liaftjleji) mine be about your eares ere it be OUL 
 
 Ttk. \ am for you. 
 
 Rm. Gentle A*?mv?/,put thy Rapier vp. 
 
 Mer. Comefu.yout Paffado. 
 
 Rom. Draw r B envoi lofczii downe their weapons : 
 GemleTien.forfhameforbeare this outrage, 
 Tt6<ilt.Mercutto,the Prince exprefly hath 
 Forbidden bandying in Veront ftrettej. 
 Hold 7>td/r,good MfrcMtt, 
 
 ExitTyltlt. 
 
 Trttr. I am hurt. 
 
 A plague a both the Houfes.l am fped: 
 Is he gone and hath nothing ? 
 
 Ben. What art thou hurt ? 
 
 Mtr. l,l,a fciatch,a fcratch.marry ti Inough, 
 Where is my Pag*?go Villaine fetch a Surgeon. 
 
 Rom. Courage man.the hurt cannot be much. 
 
 Mer. No -.'tis not fo deepe as a well, nor fo wide as a 
 Church Joore, but 'tis inough, 'twill ferue :askefor me to 
 morrow, and ycu (hail find me a gratfeman.i am pepper '. 
 1 warrant, for this world : a plague a both your ho u Its. 
 What, a, Dog, a Rat, a Moufe.a Cat to fcratch a man to 
 death : a Braggart, a Rogue,a Vtllaine, thgt fights by the 
 bookeof Atithmeticke, why the deu'U cimc you be- 
 tweenevj? 1 was hurt vnder your arme. 
 
 Ram. {thought all for the beR. 
 
 Mtr. Helpe mr itc fome houfe T3tnutli, 
 Or I fhall faint :a plague a both your houfci. 
 They haut made woimesmeat ofmf, 
 
 I 
 
haue tt.andfoundlytoyourHoufes. 
 
 Rom. T his G tntleman the Princes neere AHe, 
 Vly very Friend hath got his mortal! hurt 
 [o my behalfe.my Deputation ftain'd 
 With Ttbdti flaundcr,7><// that an houre 
 Hath beenc my Cozin:O Sweet luliet, 
 Thy Beauty hath made me Effeminate, 
 And in my temper fofrned Valours fteele. 
 Enter -Bennol.o. 
 
 "Sen. O Romee,R0mt0 t \>f3iae Merattiot is dead. 
 That Gallant fpitic hath afpir'd the Cloudes, 
 Which too vntimely here did fcorne the earth. 
 
 Run. This daics blacke Fate.on mo dales, doth depend, 
 This but begins,the wo others muft end . 
 Inter Tybalt. 
 
 Ben. Here comes the Furious Tybalt backe agaioe. 
 
 "Ran. He gon in triumph,*nd Afercutio flaine ? 
 Away to heauen refpe&iue Lenitie, 
 And fire and Fury.be my conduct now. 
 Now Tybalt tike the Villaine backe againe 
 That late thou gau'ft me.for Mercutut foule 
 Is but a little way aboue our heads, 
 Staying for thine to keepe him companie : 
 Either thou or I,or both.muft goe with him. 
 
 Tib. Thou wretched Boy that didft confort him here, 
 Shalt with him hence, 
 
 R<m. This fhall determine that. 
 
 Thyfeht. 
 
 Ben. 
 
 Retorts if.Rtmeo he cries aloud, 
 
 .Hold FriendsjFriends part , and fwifter then his tongue, 
 
 His aged arme.beats downe their fatall pomes. 
 
 And twixt them ruflies.vnderncath whofe armc, 
 
 An enuious thruft from Tybalt Jri\t the life 
 
 Of ftcru: Mrretttx^nd then Tyholt Red. 
 
 But by and by corses backe toRamto, 
 
 Who had but newly entertained Reuenge, 
 
 And too't they goe like lightning/or erel 
 
 Could draw .to pyt them, was (loot Tjbtlt (laine : 
 
 And as he fcll,did Romeo curnc and flic: 
 
 This is the truth.ot let Ernuolm dtc. 
 
 Cop. M. He is a kinfman to the Momlague, 
 Affection mikes him falfc.be fpeakes not ttue : 
 Some twenty of them [ought in this blscke ftrift, 
 And all thole twenty could but k ill one life. 
 I beg for Iuftice,which thou Prince muft giue: 
 J(omeo flew Tybalt t Rome* muft not liue. 
 
 Prin. Romeo flew himhe flew JUtraaia, 
 Who now the price of his deare blood dorh owe. 
 
 Caf. Not Romeo Prince.he was Mcrcvtiei Friend, 
 His fault concludesjbui what the. law Ihould end, 
 The life of Ty*..//. 
 
 friti. And for that offence, 
 Immediately we doe exile him hence : 
 I haue an interetf in your hearts proceeding: 
 My bloucl for your rude brawles doth lie a bleeding. 
 But He Amerce you with Co ftrong a fine, 
 That you (hall all repent the lofle of mire, 
 It will be deafe to pleading and txculi.-,, 
 Nor teares,nor prayers fh*ll purchafe our abufcs. 
 Therefore vf none.let Rom to hence in haft, 
 Elfe when he is found .that boure is his laft. 
 Beare hence this body,and attend our will ; 
 Mercy not Murdet3,pardoning thofe tlm kill. 
 
 Extvnt 
 Enter Mitt alwe. 
 
 /*/. Cllop apace,you fiery footed Beedes, 
 Towards PbJtiu lodging, fuch a Wagoner 
 AS Phaeton would whip you to the weft, 
 And bring inCloudic night immediately. 
 Spred thy clofc Curtaine Lout-performing night, 
 That run-awaycs eyes may wincke.and Romt 
 Leape to thefe armes,vntalkt of and vnfeene, 
 Loucrs can fee to doc their Amorous rights, 
 And by their owne Beauties:or if Loue be blind, 
 1 1 be ft agrees with night :come ciuill night, 
 Thou fober futed Matron all in blacke, 
 And learne me how to loole a winning match, 
 Plaid for a paire of ftainlefie Maidenhoods, 
 Hood my vnman'dbloodbaytinginrnyCheeke*, 
 With thy Biacke mantle, til I ftrange Loue grow bold, 
 Thinkc true Loue afted fimple modeftie : 
 Come nighc,come Romeo.come thou day in night, 
 Fot thou wilt lie vpori the wings of night 
 Whiter then new Snow vpon a Rauens backt : 
 Come gentle night, come louing blackcbtow'd night. 
 Giur me my Rtnuo^nd when I rhall die, 
 
 The Citizens are vp,and Tjbdt fUine, 
 
 Stand not anuz'd.the Prince will Doomc thee death 
 
 If thou art taken:hence,be gone, away. 
 
 Rtm. O I lam Fortunes foole. 
 
 Ben. Whydoflihouftayr- 
 
 Exit Rtmco. 
 Enter CitttMt. 
 
 Citi. Which way ran he that kild tJMtrcwio ? 
 T&alt that Murtherer.which way ran he ? 
 
 Ben. There lies that Tybilt. 
 
 Citi. Vp fir go with me : 
 Ichargc thee in the Princes names obey. 
 
 ' 'Enter PrncejiU, THom*gte t Cap*let t tbtir 
 V wet *xl til . 
 
 TT'M. Where are the vile beginners of this Fray t 
 
 Ben. O Noble Prince, I can difcouer all 
 The vnluckieMannageof this fatall brail: 
 There lies the man flatne by young Remeo, 
 That flew thy kinfman braue /Wm-K/Vo. 
 
 Csp. U^i Tjbott.my Cozm ? O my Brothers Child, 
 OPtince.O Coim.HusbaBd.O the blood is fpild 
 Of my deare kinfman.Prince as thou art true, 
 For bloud of ours.fhed bloud of Mount* e. 
 OCozin,Cotm. 
 
 Prin. "Bemulh,Vi}\o began this Fray ? 
 "Sen. Tybth here (laine, whom Rtmea'i hand did flay, 
 Romeo that (poke him fairc,bid him bethinkc 
 How nice the Quarrell was,and vrg'd v/ithall 
 Your high difpleafure-.all this vttered, 
 With gentle brcath.calmc looke^nees humbly bow'd 
 Could not take truce with the vntuly fpleene 
 Of Tjb*lti Jeafc to peace.but that he Tilts 
 With Pciring fteele at bold Afercutiat breaft. 
 Who all is hor.turne s deadly point to point, 
 And with a Mutiall feornc,with one hand beates 
 Cold death afide.and with the other (ends 
 It back to 7>^<//,whofe dexterity 
 
 Take him and cut him out in little dines, 
 And he will make the Face ofhcauen fo fine, 
 That ill the world will be m Loue with night, 
 And pay no worship to theGan/h Sun* 
 O I haue bought the Manlion of a Loue, 
 Butnot poffeft it.and though lam fold, 
 Not yet emoy 'd,fo tedious is this day, 
 As is the night before fomc Feftiuall, 
 (f 3 
 
 T c 
 
The Tragedie of ^B^m eo and Juliet. 
 
 TO an impatient child that hath new robe* 
 
 And ouy not weare thcm.O here comes my Ntirfe . 
 
 f nter Jfwfe with cards. 
 
 And fhe brings newes and euery tongue that fpeak* 
 Bui J?wHxw,name,fpeakcs heauenly eloquence!: 
 Now Nurfe, what nc we?what haft chou there ' 
 The Cords thai Romeo bid thee fetch { 
 
 Nr. 1. 1, the Coid s. 
 
 luk Ay mc.whec newes ? 
 Why doft ihoa wring thy hands. 
 
 NUT. Awelady.hee'sdead.het'sdead, 
 W are vndone Lady.we are vndonc. 
 Alacke che day .bee's gooe.hee's kil'd.he'i dead. 
 
 lid. Canheaucnbc(oenuious> 
 
 HUT. Rameean, 
 
 Though heauen cannot.ORei*eo,Rmeo. 
 Whoeuer would haue thought it Ream. 
 
 luli. Whit dioell art thou, 
 That doft torment me thus t 
 This tenure fhould be roar'd indifmall hell, 
 Hath Rue** flatne himfelfe i fay thou but I. 
 And that baie vowell 1 (hall poyfon more 
 Then the death-darting eye ofCoclcatiicc, 
 I am not I,if there be fuch in J. 
 Or thofe eyes fhot.tbat makes chee anfwere I : 
 If he be flame fay I,or ifnoi.no. 
 Briefc,founds,rfctermine of my wealc or wo. 
 
 tittr. I faw the wound,! fw it with mine eyes, 
 God fauethe msrkc.here on his manly breft, 
 A pitteous Coarfc,a bloody piteous Coarfe: 
 Pale.pale as afhes,aJl bedawb'd in blood, 
 AD in gorr blood , I founded at the fighi- 
 
 // O breake my heart, 
 Poor? Banckrout breakc at once, 
 To ptifon eyes.nere looke on liberne. 
 Vile earth to cart h refigne.end motion here, 
 And thou and Romeo prcflc on heauie beerc 
 
 N*r. O rr*/f : 7>*//,thebcft Friendlhad: 
 Ocurteoui7>k/< honeft Gentleman, 
 That euer I fhould line to fee thre dead. 
 
 // What ftorme is this that blowes To contrzric ? 
 ]iKott Qaughtrcd ? and is Tjbalt dead 'f 
 My deaieftCozcn.and my dearer Lord: 
 .Then drcadfxill Trumpet found the gcnerall dcom ) 
 For who is liuing.if thofe two aregone { 
 
 NUT- Tybalt is gone,and Rontto banifhed, 
 Ream that kil'd him,hc ii bamftied. 
 
 !ul. OGod 1 
 
 Did fym'os hand Oied Tjluttt blood 
 jt did.it did.alas the day , it did, 
 
 N*r. O Serpent heart,hid with a flo wring face. 
 
 7W. Did eucr Dragon keepc fo fairc aCaue t 
 Beautifull Ty tnt,ficnd Angelica!! 
 Rauenous Doue-feather'd Raucn, 
 \Voluirh-raucning Lambe, 
 DifpifeH fubftajnce of Diumeft fhow . 
 lutl oppobce to what thou iufUy feem'fl, 
 A dunae Sa,ut,ar. Honourable Villaine 
 O Nature ! what h*d'ft thou to doe to hell. 
 When thou did'ft bower thefpirit of a hend 
 In inorull paradifeof fuch fweei flefti? 
 Was eu booke containing fuch vile matter 
 So f"ly bound ? O that dcctii fhould dwell 
 In foch a goigeous Pallace. 
 
 N* f There'* no truft.no raich,no Koneftie in men, 
 Ail perjut'd.ai; fo t fwonie,aH naught.all diffembleii, 
 
 where's my man ? giue me fome Aqua-vitae ? 
 Thde griefe,tbefe woes.thefe forrowes make me old: 
 Shune come to Romeo. 
 
 lul. Bliftcr'd be thy tongue 
 For fuch a wi fh,hc was not borne to fhame : 
 Vpon his brow fhame is afham'd to fit ; 
 For 'tis a throane where Honour may be Ciovm'd 
 Sole Monarch of the vniuerfall earth : 
 O what a bcafl was 1 to chide him t 
 
 NUT. Will yoofpcake well ofhim, 
 That kil'd your Cozen? 
 
 Int. Shall I fpeake ill of him that is my husband? 
 Ah poore my Lord, what tongue fhall imooth thy name, 
 When I thy three houret wife haue mangled it. 
 But wherefore Villaine did'ft thou kill my Cozin ? 
 That Villaine Cozin would haue kil'd my husband : 
 Eacke foolifh teares,backe to your natiue fpring, 
 Your ttibutarie drops belong to woe, 
 Which you miflaking offer vp to toy : 
 My husband hues that T&olt would haueflaine, 
 And Tibdt dead that would haue flame my husband : 
 All this!scomfort,vihereforeweepel then? 
 Some words there was worfer then l^tdn death 
 Thai murdered me,I would forget u feme, 
 But oh, it preffes to my memory, 
 Like damned guilty deedes to Tinners minds, 
 Tjbttt: is dead and Romet baniflicd : 
 7 hat banifhed,that one word ban fhed, 
 Hath flame ten ihoufand Tibaln- Tikalti death 
 Was woe inough if it had ended there: 
 Or iffowenoedelightsinfellowfhip, 
 And needly will be rankt with other griefes, 
 Why followed not when (he faid Tttdti dead, 
 Thy Father or thy Mother.nay or both, 
 Which mod erne lamentation might haue mou'd. 
 But which a rere-ward following Tr^//; death 
 f\oiaeo is banifheo' to fpeake chat word, 
 Is Father ,Moiku,Tyl>*tt,Rmeo Juliet, 
 All flame,all dead. Romeo is banifhed, 
 There is no end,no limit,meafurc, bound, 
 In that words death, no words can that woe found. 
 Where is my Father and my Mother Nurfe 1 
 
 N*r. Weeping and wailing ouer 7)b*ltJ Coarfr, 
 Will you go to them ?1 will bring you thulier. 
 
 In. Wafh they his wounds with tears.-mme (hat be fpent 
 When theirs are dric for Romeo t bamfhment. 
 Take vp thofe Cordes, poore ropes you are beguil'd. 
 Both you and 1 for Romeo is exild: 
 He made you for aihigh-way to my bed, 
 But I a Maid,die Maiden widowed 
 ComeCordjComeNurfe^letomy wedding bed, 
 And death not &,takemy Maiden head. 
 
 NMT. Hie to your Chambcr.lle find "Xpmtt 
 To comfort you.I wot well where he is : 
 H arke ye your Ronet will be heere at night , 
 He to hirn.hc is hid at Lawrence Cell. 
 
 lul. O rind him,giue this Ring to my true Knight, 
 And bid him com e / o take hi s laft rare we Jl. 
 
 Exit. 
 Eater frier *nd Rtauo. 
 
 . Fri. Romeo come forth, 
 Come forth thou fearfull man, 
 Affliction is enamor'd of thy parts : 
 And thou srt wedded to ealamitie, 
 Rem. Father what newes f 
 
 What 
 
The Tragedie ofRomeo and Met. 
 
 Whst is the Princes Doome / 
 
 What farrow craatt acquaintance zi my band, 
 That I yet know not? 
 
 Fri. Too familiar 
 
 Js my deare Sonnc with fuch fowre Company I 
 1 bring the* tydings of the Prince* Doome. 
 
 Rta>. What leflc then Doornefdsy , 
 Is the Prince* Doome ? 
 
 Fri. A gentler iudgement vamftu from hit lips, 
 Not bodies death, but bodies bamfhrnent . 
 
 Ram. Ha.bani/hmenti'be merofuil.fay death : 
 For exile bath more terror in his looke, 
 Much more then death.-do not fay bamCbmem. 
 
 F fit Here ffom Vtrn* art ihou banifhed : 
 Bepatient,for the world is broad and wide. 
 
 Rom. There is no world without Vertat waUe*. 
 But Purgatorie,Torture , hell it fclfe : 
 Hence baniAitd.it banifhc from the world, 
 And worlds xiie is death. Then banifhed, 
 Is deatb,miftcarro'd,ca]ling death banifhed, 
 Thou cui'ft my head off with a golden Axr, 
 And (tniicd vpon the ftroke that murders me. 
 
 Fri, O deadly ftn.O rude vmhankefulnt fie! 
 TKv fait our Law calles death.but the kind Prince 
 Tak ing thy part.hath roflu afide the Law, 
 And tutn'd that bUcke word death, to banilhmcnt. 
 This is deare mercy.and thou leeft it not. 
 
 Rom. Tij Tonure-and not mercy,hesuen ii here 
 Where luiiet liucs.snd ruery Cat and Dog, 
 And little Moufe,eery vnwonhy thing 
 Liuc here in Heauen and may looke on her, 
 Bui Rne may not. More Validine, 
 More Honourable fote.mote Coortfnip liue 
 Fn carrion Flies.then fyHnw.thcy may feaze 
 On the white wonder of deare lulitti hand. 
 And fleaie immortal! bit fling from her lipj, 
 Who euen in pure and vettall modcftic 
 Still Wufh.as thinking iheir owne kifles (in. 
 This may Flies doe.when I from this muft flic , 
 And faift thou yet, that exile it not death ? 
 But fyw/omay not.hee ii baflifhed. 
 Hai'rt thou no poyfon mizt,no fharpe ground knife, 
 No fudden meane of death though nerefotnrauc> 
 But ban'.fhed to kill me? Banifhed ? 
 O Ftter,the damned vfe that word in bell : 
 Howling; attends ic.how haft thcu tbe hart 
 Being a Diuine, a GtioftJy Confeffor, 
 A Sin-Abfoluer,and my Friend profeft : 
 To mingle me with that word,bani(hed ? 
 
 Fn. Then fond Mad man,heare me fpeakc. 
 
 2^S". O thou wilt fpeakeagaincofbamfhment. 
 
 Fri. lie giue thee Armour to kecpe ofifthat word, 
 Aduerfities fvveete milke,Philofot>hie, 
 To comfort t bee,! hough thou art oanifced. 
 
 Rom. Yet baniflieoVbangrpPhilofophie: 
 Vnlcfle Philofobpie can make a taint, 
 Difplant a Towne.rruerle a Princet Dootne, 
 It hrlpes no t, s t preua.il es not ,tU<e no mote. 
 
 tn. O then I fee, that Mad men haue no caret. 
 
 Rom. Howfhouldthey. 
 When wifeo>en haue no eye* ? 
 
 Fri. Ln me difpaire with thee of thy eftate, 
 
 Run. Thoa can'ft not fpeake of that ^ doft not fecit. 
 Wen thou as young at 1*1 itt my Loic. 
 An hour* but married, /)* murdered, 
 Doting like me.and like me baiufhcd, 
 
 Then mightefl thou fpeke, 
 Thn mightefl thou teare thy hay re, 
 And fall vpon the ground a> 1 donow, 
 Taking the meafore of an vnmade gi int. 
 Inter Nmft^^ttkfi. 
 Fritr. Anltone knockrs, 
 Good R*meo hide thy (el ft 
 
 Jtn Not I, 
 
 Vnlefle the bretK of Hartficke groanri 
 MtR-Iike infold me from the featch of eyes 
 
 Fri. Harke how they knocke : 
 f Who's there ) 4<Mr0artfe, 
 Tbou wilt be taken, flay a while, Hand vp 
 
 Run to my ftudy. by and by .Gods w,l! 
 What fimpIcnelTf Mchif.I come, I come. 
 
 JTwcfe 
 
 Who knoi-kjfo hard t 
 Whence come y ou ? what's your will ? 
 Enter Nnrf,. 
 
 Nor. Let me coraein, 
 And you fhall know my errand : 
 I come from Lady Juliet . 
 
 Fri Welcome then. 
 
 N*r O holy Frier, Otfll me hoJy Frier, 
 Where > my Ladiet Lord?whcte't Ramet . 
 
 Frt. There on the ground, 
 With hit owne teares made drunke. 
 
 Nur O K iseuenin my Miftreflecafr, 
 lufl in her cafe.O wofull fimpaihy : 
 Pittious predicament.euen folies (he, 
 Blubbrmgand weeping.weeplngand blubbring, 
 Stand vp,ftand p, fluid and you be a roan, 
 Pot Juliet i fake, for bet fke rife and (rand i 
 Why (Houldyou fall into fo deepe an O. 
 
 R*ro Nur ft. 
 
 Nur. Ahfir,ahfu,deahsneendofaU. 
 
 Ram. Spcak'ft thou ot /m.'ietfhovi it it with her > 
 Doth not fhe ihinke roe an old Murtherer , 
 Now 1 haue ftain'd the Childhood of our ioy, 
 With blood remoued.but little from her owne f 
 Where ii fnf ? and how doth (he f and what dyes 
 My conceal d Lady to our conceal 'd Loue ? 
 
 Ntr. Oh fhe fsyes nothing fir, but weeps and weep 
 And now fals on her bed.and then ftam vp, 
 And Tybalt cads, and then on Ravuo cries, 
 And tnen'downe falls againe. 
 
 Rt.e\% if that name foot from the dead leuell of a Gun, 
 Did murder her.at that name? curfcd hnd 
 Murdred her kinfman.Oh tel! me Fner,teJI me , 
 In what vile part ofthis Anatomic 
 Doth my name lodge t Tell me, that I may fukt 
 The hateful! Manfion. 
 
 in. Hold thy defpcrate hand : 
 Art ihou a man ? thy forme rrics out thou art : 
 Thy tearei are womanifh.thy wild aAs denote 
 The vmeafonable Furie of a beaft. 
 Vnfeemely wonun.in a feeroing man, 
 And ill befeeming bead in feeming both, 
 Thou haft iiiui'ilmt.By my holy order. 
 I thought thy Hifpofition better temper 'd. 
 Haft thou fliine Tjk*lt f wilt thou flay thy felfe ? 
 And (lay thy Lady, that in thy life lies, 
 By doing damned hate vpon thy feife ? 
 Why rayitt thou on thy bitth ? the heauen and earth 
 
 Since 
 
Since birth.and hcauen and earth, all three do meete 
 in chce at once.which thou at once wouldtt loofe. 
 ie,fie,thoo (harn'ft thy fospe.thy iau,thy wit, 
 Which like a Vfurer abound ft in all : 
 And vfcft none in that true vfe indeed, 
 Which ftiould bedecke thy fhape.tby loue.thy wit .- 
 Thy Noble fhape.ia but a forme of waxe, 
 Digreffing from the Valour of a man, 
 Tny deare Lou fworne but hollow periurie, 
 Killing tht Lone which thou hft vow'd to cherifti. 
 Thy wit,tht Omament,to fhape and Loue, 
 Miftwpen in the condua of them both 
 Like powder in a ikillefle Sonldien fliske, 
 Is fet a fire by ihineowne ignorance, 
 And thou djfmembred with thine owne defence. 
 What,rowfc thee man,thy luliet it aliue, 
 For whofe deare fake thou waft but \ately dead. 
 There art thou happy.?}**// would kill thcc, 
 But thou flew'ft Tjfalt, there art thou happie. 
 The law that threatucd death became thy Friend. 
 And torn'd it to exi!c,there art thou happy. 
 A packe or blefllng light vpon thy backe, 
 Happinefle Courts thee in herbeft array, 
 Butlikeamiflwpedsnd fullen wench, 
 Thou pmieft vp thy Fortune aad thy Loue : 
 Take hecd,take heed, for fuch die miferable. 
 Goe get thee to thy Loue as was decreed, 
 Afcend her Chambcr.hence and comfort her : 
 But looke thou flay not till the watch be fet, 
 3or then thou canft not pa(Te to Mantua, 
 Where thou (halt liuc till we can findea time 
 To blaze yout matriage,reconcileyour Friends, 
 leg pardon of thy Prince ,and call thee backe, 
 With twenty hundred thoufand times more icy 
 Then thou went'ft forth in lamentation. 
 Goc before Nurfe.commend me to thy Lady, 
 And bid her haften all the houfe to bed, 
 Which heauy forrow makes ihcm apt vnto. 
 Romeo is ccmrmng. 
 
 fjttr. O Lord,I could haue ftaid here all night, 
 To heare goodcounfell-.oh what learning is ; 
 My Lord He tell my Lady you will come. 
 
 Rom Do fo.and bid my S weete prepare to chide. 
 
 N*r. Heere fir,a Ring (he bid me gme you fir.: 
 Hie you.make haft, for it growes veiy late. 
 
 Rom. How well my comfort is rcuiu'd by thi. 
 
 Fri. Go hence, 
 Goodoight,and here Rands all your Hate : 
 Either be gone before the watch be fet, 
 Or by the breake of day difguis'd from hence, 
 Soioune in M*ntM,l\< find out your man, 
 Aad he fliall iignifie from time to time, 
 Euery good hap to you.that chaunccs beere : 
 Ghie me thy hand, 'tis late,farewell,goodnight. 
 
 Rom. But that aioy paft ioy.callsout on me, 
 It were a gr iefc>lb briefe to part with thee : 
 Farewell. Exeunt. 
 
 Enter oU C*pletJK r$ ****. 
 
 Cap. Things haue falne out fir fo vnluckily, 
 That we haue had no time to moue our Daughter : 
 Lookc you.fhe Lou'd hcrkinfmao7/&drdearely, 
 And fo did I. Wcll.we were borne to dk. 
 'T vtrylate.fhe'i not come downe to night : 
 1 promifcyoiijbut for your company, 
 
 TheTragedie o/Ttynro and Juliet. 
 
 I would haue bin a bed t.r. houreago. 
 
 P&>. Thefe timci of wo, affoord no times to v*coe' 
 Madam goodnight, commend me to your Daughter. 
 Lady. I wil !, and know her mind early to morrovv , 
 To night,fhe is mewed vp to her hcaiimcflt. 
 
 Cap. Sir ? 4r*,Iwill make a defpcrate tender 
 Of my Childes loue : I thinke (lie will berul'd 
 In all refpcds by me : nay more,l doubt it not 
 Wife,goyouioherereyou go to bed, 
 Acquaint herhere,ofmy Sonne7>*rw Loue, 
 And bid her.marke youme,on Wendiday not, 
 Butfoft,vharday it this? 
 tttr. Monday my Lord. 
 
 C*y. Monday ,riaha:wcll Wendfday is too foone, 
 AThurfday let itbe.-aThurfday teUber, 
 She Ajall be married to this Noble Earlc : 
 Will you be ready ? do you like this haft ? 
 Weele keepe no great adoe,a Friend or two, 
 For harke you,7)?4/r being flaine fo late, 
 ] t may be thought we held him carelefly, 
 Being our kinfman,if we reuell much : 
 1 hcrefore \\ eele haue fome halfc a dozen Friends, 
 And there an end. But what fay you to Thursday I 
 
 Peru. My Lord, 
 I would that Thurfday were to morrow. 
 
 Cap. Well.get you gone, a Thurfday.be it then : 
 Go you to Juliet ere you go to bed. 
 Prepare her wife.againft this wedding day. 
 Farewell my Lordjight to my Chamber hoa, 
 Afore me ,it is fo late, that we may call it early by and b 
 Goodnight. txeun 
 
 Enter Rnnte and luhtt altft. 
 
 Int. Wilt thou be gone ? It is not yet nem day : 
 Ic was the Nigntmgale.and not the Laike, 
 T hat pier 'ft th fearcfull hollow of thine eare, 
 Nightly fhe fmgs on yond Pomgranet tree, 
 Bclepuemc Loue.it wai the Nightingale. 
 
 Rom. J t was the Ljrke the Herauld of the Mornet 
 No Nighiingale.-looke Loue what enuiousftreakcs 
 Do lace the feuermgCloudesin yonder Eaft : 
 Nights Candles a re burnt out .and locond day 
 Stands tipto on the miftie Mountaines tops, 
 Imoftbegone andliuc.or ftay and die. 
 
 lul. Yond light is not daylight, I know it I : 
 It is fome Meteor that the Sun exhales, 
 To be to thee this night a Torch-bearer, 
 And light thee on thy way to THanttu. 
 Therefore ftay yet , thou need'ft not to be gone, 
 
 Rom. Let me be une.let me be put to death, 
 I am coQient,fo thou wilt haue itfo. 
 He fay yon gray it not the mornings eye, 
 'Tis but ihe pale reflexe of Ct/nbuu brow. 
 Nor that is not Larkr whofe nojtes do beare 
 The vaulty heauen fo high aboue our heads, 
 I hiue more care to fray .then will to go : 
 Come death and welcome.-/*/** wills it fo. 
 How ift my foulc Jets talke.it is not day. 
 
 //. It is.it is, hie hence be gone away : 
 Iris the Larke that fmgs foout of tune, 
 Straining hat fh Difcords.and vnpleafin| Sharpen. 
 Some fay the Lsrke makes fweeteDiuihon; 
 This doth not fo:for fhr dioideth vs. 
 Some fay.the Lrke and loathed Toad change eyes, 
 Onow I would they had thang'd voyccs too 
 
nee arme from arme chat voyce doth vs affray, 
 
 tinting thee hence, with Hunt f-vp to the day, 
 now DC gone.more light and ith ght growes. 
 . More light fit lighi,more darke & dsrke our woes. 
 
 irr Mxiam and ffutje. 
 Nur. Madam. 
 //. Nurfc. 
 
 Mw.Your Lady Mother is comming to jroui chamber, 
 he day it broke.be wary.looke about* 
 ltd. Then window lee day in, and let life cut. 
 Kara. Firewell,farewell,one kifle and He defcend. 
 //. Art thou gone foi'Loue.Lord.ayHusband.Friend, 
 muft heare from thee euery day m thtthoure, 
 or in a minute there are many dayes, 
 
 by this counc 1 (hall be much in yearn, 
 ire I againe behold my Rome. 
 
 Rtm. Farewell: 
 will omit no oportunltie, 
 hat may eonuey my greetings Loue,to chee. 
 //. O thinkcft thou we (hall euer meet againe ? 
 Rom. I doubt it not.and all thefc woe* (hall ferue 
 or fweet difcourfes in our time to come. 
 
 Iniltt, O God ! I haue an ill Diuining foule, 
 lie thinkes 1 fee thee now,thou art fo lo we, 
 is one dead in the bottome of a Tombe, 
 iither my eye-fight fai(es,or thou look'ft pale. 
 
 Rtm. AndtruftmeLoue.inmyeyefodoyouj 
 )rie forrow drinkes our blood. Aduc,adue. fxit. 
 
 InL O Fortune,Fortune } al] men call thee fickle, 
 f thou art fickle, what doft thou with htm 
 
 is renowa'd for faith ? be fickle Fortune: 
 ! or then I hope thou wile not keepe him long, 
 Jut fend htm backs. 
 
 four Mother. 
 
 Ltd. Ho Daughter.are you rp ? 
 //: Who ift that calls ? Is it my Lady Mother. 
 s (he not downe fo late, or vp fo early ? 
 What vnaccuftom'd caufe procures her hither ? 
 Lad. Why how now luJietf 
 Jut. Madam I am not well. 
 Ltd. Eucrmore weeping for your Cozins death t 
 iVhat wilt thou wafh him from his graue with tearci < 
 \n6 if thou cou!d'fl,thou could'ft not make him Hue : 
 Therefore hauc done,fome gricfe fhcwes much of Loue, 
 Jut much of griefe,(hewes ftill fome want of wit. 
 /*/. Yet let me weepe.for fuch a feeling iofle, 
 LA. So (hi!! youfeelethelofle,butnot the Friend 
 Which you weep e for. 
 
 M. Feeling fo the lo(Te, 
 [ cannot chufe but euer weepe the Friend. 
 
 LA. Well Girie.thou weep'ft not fo much for bis death, 
 As that the Villaine liues which flaughter'd him. 
 Int. What Villaine,Madam? 
 L*t. That fame Villaine Romt*. 
 1*1. Villaine and he, be many Miles aflunder : 
 God pardon, I doe with all my heart; 
 And yet no man like he,doth grieue ray heart* 
 Lfd. That is becaufe the Traitor Hues. 
 M. I Madam from the reach of thefe my hands : 
 Would none but I might venge my Coiim death. 
 
 Ltd. We will haue vengeance for it,feare thou nor. 
 Then weepe no more, lie fend to one in Mantua, 
 Where that fame b*ni(ht Run-agate doth liuc. 
 Shall giue him fuch an vnarcuftom'd dram, 
 That he (nail foone keepe Ty talt company : 
 And then I hope thou wilt be fatisfled. 
 
 lut. Indeed I neuer (hall be fatisfied 
 With 7^w ( tlU I behold him. Dead 
 Ii my poore heart fo for a kinfman vm : 
 Madam if you could find out buc a man 
 Tobeare a pnyfon,! would temper it; 
 That Rnato (hould vpon receit thereof, 
 Soonefleepe in quiet. O how my heart abhors 
 To heare him nam'd,and cannot come to him, 
 To wieakethe Loue I bore my Cozin, 
 Vpon his body that hath flaughter'd him. 
 
 M. Find thou the meanes, and J le find fuch a man. 
 But now He tell thee ioy full tidings Gyrle. 
 
 ltd. And ioy comes well ,in fuch aneedy time, 
 What are they,befeech your LadyOiip ? 
 
 ^Ma. Well,well,thou haft a carefull FatherChild? 
 One who to put thee from thy heauinefie, 
 Hath forted ouc a fudden day of ioy, 
 That thou expecls not.nor J look* not for. 
 
 //. Madam in happy time, what day is this? 
 
 M. Marry my Child.early next Thurfday morne, 
 The gallant, young,and Noble Gentleman, 
 The Countie Paris t Saint Petirt Church, 
 Shall happily make thee a ioyfull Bride. 
 
 lid. Now by Saint Peters Church.and PeurtoG, 
 He fhall not make me theve a ioyfull Bride. 
 I wonder at this haft .that I muft wed 
 Ere he that fhoold be Husband comes to woe ; 
 I pray you cell my Lord and Father Madam, 
 1 will not marrie yet, and when I doe.l fweare 
 It (hallbe m*?,whont you know ! hate 
 Rather then Paris . Thefc are newes indeed. 
 
 /*/*. Here comes your Father ,tell him fo your felfr, 
 And fee how he will take it at your hands. 
 
 f p. When the Sun feM.che earth doth drizzle dacw 
 But for the Sunfet of my Brothers Sonne. 
 It ratnes downright. 
 
 Ho w no w f A Conduit Gyrle, what ftill in wares ? 
 Euermorefhowring in one little body ? 
 Thou counterfaits a Barke.aSea* Wind : 
 For dill thy eyes.which I may call the Sea, 
 Do ebbe and flow with teares,the Barke thy body is 
 Siyling in this fait floud.the windes thy fighes, 
 Who raging with the teares and they with them, 
 Without a fudden calme will ouer fee 
 Thy tempeft tofled body. Haw now wife? 
 Haue you deliuered to her our decree ? 
 
 L*tj. I fir; 
 
 But (Vie will none,(rie giues you thankes, 
 I would the fooie were married to her graue. 
 
 Ctf. Scft.take mewith you, take me with you wife, 
 How .will (he none?doth (he not giue TI thanks? 
 Is (he not proud>doth (he not count her bleft, 
 Vnworthy as (he it .that we haue wrought 
 So worthy aGentleman,to be her Btidegioome 
 
 M. Not proud you haue, 
 But thank full that you haue : 
 Proud can I neuer be of what I haue, 
 But t bankroll euen for hate.that is meant Loue. 
 
 Cjp. How now ? 
 
 HownowfChopt Logicke? what U tbi i 
 Prou d, and I thanke you: and I thanke yen not* 
 Thanke me no thankings.nor proud me no prouds, 
 But fettle your fine joints 'gamfl Thurfday next, 
 
 T* 
 
TbeTragec!ieoJ e R$meo and Juliet. 
 
 To go wirh Porn to Saint Peter j Church : 
 
 Or I will drag thec,on a HurHle thither. 
 
 Out you grecnc fickntiTe <$rrion,out you baggage, 
 
 You tallow face. 
 
 Latiy. Fie,fie,wbat art you mad ? 
 
 lul. Good Fsther,! befeech you on my knees 
 Hearc ax with jmience,but to fpeake a word. 
 
 F4- Hang thee youog baggage.difobedient wretch, 
 I tell thee what.gct thee to Church a Thurfday, 
 Or neuer after looke me in the face. 
 Speakenot^rcply not,donotaofwere me. 
 My ringers itch, wife : we fcarce chough: vs bleft, 
 That God had lent v but this onely Child, 
 But now I i'ec this one is one too much, 
 And that we haue a curfc in hauing her : 
 Out 01) her Hilding. 
 
 //*,-. Godinheauenb!e(Teher, 
 You are too blame my Lord to rate her fo, 
 
 Fa. And why sny Lady wifedome?hold your tongue, 
 Good Pruiknce.fmatter vmh your go{Iip,go, 
 
 f:xr. I fpeake no tresfon, 
 Father, O Godigoden, 
 May not one fpeake ? 
 
 Fa. Pe?,ce you mumbling foole, 
 /ttcr your grauitic ore a Goffips bowles 
 : or here w c need it not. 
 
 la. You are too hot. 
 
 Fa. Gos bread, it makesme mad: 
 Day,night,hcurc,ride,time,worke,play, 
 Alone incc,;j.im'e,ftillmy rarehath bin 
 To haus her ni; tcht.and hauing now prouided 
 A Gentleman of Noble Parentage. 
 Offaire De:neane$.YouthfuU,and Nobly Allied, 
 Stuft as they fey with Honourable parts, 
 >roporton'd as ones thought would wifti a man. 
 tad theo :o h*ue a wretched puling foole, 
 A whinto^ mammet.m ht Fortunes tender, 
 To anfwer.lle not wed, I cannot Loue : 
 aro too young, I pray you pardon me. 
 Jut ,and you will aot wed.lle pardon you. 
 Sraxe where you will.you (hall not hcufe with me : 
 >oketoo'c,chinke ou't,I do not vie to ieft. 
 fhurfday is neere.lay hand on heart,aduife, 
 And yoo be .-nine.Ile giuc you to my Friend : 
 Vnd you c not,hang,beg,ftrauc,die in the ftreets, 
 or by ray Coulejlcnere acknowledge thee, 
 what is mine (hail neuer do thee good : 
 Tntft too'tjb^thinke you,lle not be forfworne Exit, 
 
 fait. Is thsrenopjttie fitting in the Cloudcs, 
 THat fees into the bottome of my griefc ? 
 O fweec my Mother caft roe not away, 
 Delay this marriage/oramonth.a wecke, 
 3r if you do p.oc.m ike the Bridall bed 
 in that dun Monument where Tjbjlt lies. 
 
 Me. Talk? not to me.for 1 ic not fpeake a word, 
 Do as thou wilt.for I haue done with ihee. Exit. 
 
 lul. OGod! 
 
 O Nurfc .how flial! this be preuented ? 
 My Husband is on earth,rny faith in heauen, 
 -low flieli that faith rctorne againeto earth, 
 Vnlcfie tht Husband fend it me from heaten, 
 By leauing earth ?Comfort me.counfaile me : 
 Hlackt.ilackt.thathsauenfhouldpraaifeflratagems 
 v pon f L u.fr 2 fnbJev^ as my felfe. 
 What Taift thou?hft thou noc a word of ioy ? 
 "ome comfort Nurlc. 
 
 f/ur. Faith here it is, 
 
 Kernes it bam(Ked,and at] the world to nothing, 
 That he dares ncre come b&cke to challenge yoo : 
 Or if he do,it needs tnuft be b y flealth. 
 Then fince the cafe fo ftands as now it doth, 
 I think t it beft you married with the Coontie 
 
 hce's a Loueiy Gemleman : 
 
 Romeu a difli-clout to hiiti : an Eagle Madam 
 Hath not fo greene/o quiclte.fo faire an eye 
 As P*ri hatl^beflixow my very heart, ' 
 
 1 thinke you aze happy in this feeond match- 
 For it excels your firft;or if it did not, 
 Your firft is desd.or 'twere as good he were. 
 As liuing here and you no vfe ofhjm. 
 
 lul. $peakeft thou from tby heart? 
 ffur. And from my fouls too, 
 Or elfe befhrew them both. 
 /ft/. Amen. 
 NUT. What? 
 
 1*1. WeU^houhaftcomfoitedmemaruelousmuct, 
 Gojn,and tell my Lady I am gone, 
 Hauing difpleafd my Father.to Lawrntt CdJ, 
 To make coofeffion,and to be abfolu'd. 
 
 Nttr. Marrie I will.and this is wifely dqoe. 
 
 Inl. Auncient damnarion.O moft wicked Rend! 
 It Is mote fin 10 wifhme thus forfworne, 
 Or to difpraife my Lord with that fame tongue 
 Which flic hatkpraif d him with aboue compare. 
 So many thouland rures ? Go Counlcllor, 
 Thou and my bofofflc hcncbforth (hall be twainc j 
 lie to the Frier to know his rcmcdic, 
 If all elfc faile,my fclfe bauepower to die. Exaoit 
 
 Eater Frier and Cnnnit PATU. 
 
 Fri. OnThurfday fr?the time 1$ very fhort. 
 Par My Father Copula will haue it fo, 
 And I am nothing flow to (lack his haft. 
 
 fri. You fay you do not fcnovv the Ladies mitxj? 
 Vneuen is the courfe.I like it not. 
 
 P*. Immoderately (he wecpes for Tybalts death, 
 And thcrforc haue I little talke of Loue, 
 For yenut fmiJes not in a houfe of teares. 
 Nosv fir,her Father councs it dangerous 
 That fhe doth giuc her forrow fo much fway : 
 And in his wifcdomc^hafts our marriage, 
 Toftop the inundation of her teares, 
 VVhich'too much minded by her fclfe alone, 
 May be put from her by focietie. 
 Now doe you know the realon of this hafl ? 
 
 Fn. I would 1 knew not why it (hould be flow'd. 
 Look? (inhere comes the Lady towards toy CeJL 
 Eatrr lnhtt. 
 
 far. Happily met,my Lady and my wife. 
 
 M. That rniy be fir,when 1 may be a wife. 
 
 Par. That may bc.muft be Looe,oaTburfday next. 
 
 M. What muft be (hall be. 
 
 Fri. That's a certaine text. 
 
 Par. Come you to make confetTionro this Father? 
 
 /*/. To anfwere that J {hould confefle to you. 
 
 Ir. Donotdenietohim,thatyouLoueme. 
 
 Jut. JwiUconfeffemyouihMlLcuehim. 
 
 Par. So will ye.l am Jure that you Loue me. 
 
 /*/. If I do fo.it will be of more price, 
 Ber.ig fpoke behind your backe t tWn to your face. 
 
 Par Paorc foule,thy face is much abufd with teares. 
 
 luli. The 
 
ie of Ttyneo and Juliet 
 
 fill* The teares haue got fmall vicrorie by thai : 
 was bad inough before their fpight. 
 
 Pa. Thou wrong'ft it more then tcare* with that report. 
 
 Int. That is noHaunder fu.whi ch is a truth, 
 And what 1 fpake,! fpake it to thy fate. 
 
 Par. Thyfaceismine.andlhou haft {hundred it. 
 
 lot. It may be fo.for it it not mincowne. 
 Are you leifure.HoJy Father now, 
 Or Hull 1 come to you ai euening Mafle ? 
 
 Fri, My kifutf ferues me penfiut daughter now. 
 My Lord you rnuft intreat the time alone. 
 
 Par. Godfheild: I fhould difiurbcDcuotion, 
 /tt/?r,cn Thurfdjy early will I rowfe yee, 
 T ill then adue,2r^ kecpe this holy ki{Te. Lxn f^ru, 
 
 ltd. O fhut the doore.and whi*n thou hafl done fo, 
 Come weepc with me,pifthope,pa(tore,paft helpe. 
 
 fn. O Mier f l alreadte know thy griefe, 
 It frreanfcs me pafT the compa(Te of my win : 
 I hearc thou muft and nothing may prorogue 14, 
 OnThorfday next be married to this Coutuie. 
 
 iul. Tell me not Frier that thou heare't of this, 
 Vnleffe thou ll me how 1 may preuent it : 
 If in thy wifedome.thoe canft gioc no hcipe, 
 Do thou but call my refolucion wife, 
 And with' his knife. Me he!pe it prefently. 
 God toyn'd my heart ,and Romnv.thou owr hi.'.di, 
 And ere this hand bythce to Rtmet ftM'd : 
 Shall be the LabeJI to another Deede. 
 Or my true heart with trecherous teuolt. 
 Turne to anothcr.ihis fhsll flay them both 
 Therefore out ofthy long e xpetien'O time, 
 Giue me fome prefent counfeil.or behold 
 Twizt my cxtreames and me, this bloody knife 
 Shall play the vmpeerejarbitrsting that, 
 Which the commifTion ofthy yeares and rt, 
 Couid to noitTue of true honour bring : 
 Be not fo long to fpeak.I long to die, 
 If what thou fpeak ft.fpeake not of remedy. 
 
 Fri. Hold Daughter.I doe fpie a kind of hope, 
 Which crauet as defperare an execution, 
 As that is deCperace which we would preuent. 
 If rather then ro marrie Countie Paris 
 Thou haft the firengxHofwill to ftaythy felfe, 
 Then is it likely thou wilt vndemke 
 A ifunglikc death to chide away this fhame, 
 That coap'ft with death himfelfe.tofcape fro it : 
 And if thou dar'(t,lle giuetheeremedie. 
 
 lid. Oh bid me lcape,rather then marrie Paris , 
 From of irrfBaidcments of any Tower, 
 Or walke in thceuidi waies,or bid me lurke 
 Where Serpents are ; chaine me with roaring Beares 
 Or hide me nightly in a Chamell houfc, 
 Orecouered quite with dead mens ratling bones, 
 With reckieftianke* and yellow chappcU fiulls : 
 Or bid me go into a new made graue . 
 And hide me with a dead man in his graue , 
 Things that toheare them iold,hauc made me tremble. 
 And I will doe it without Fcare or doubt. 
 To Hue an vnltained wife to my fweet Loue. 
 
 Fri. Hold then: goe home be mcrne, ,giue confent, 
 To marrie Parit t wenfday is to morrow. 
 To morrow night looke that thou lie alone, 
 Let not thy Nurfe lie with thee in thy Chamber -. 
 Take thou this Violl being then in bed. 
 And this diftil ling liquor drinke thou off. 
 When prcfencly through all thy vctnes (lull ran, 
 
 A cold ind drowhe humour : foe no pulfe 
 
 Shall keepe hi$ nitiueprogrefle.biuforreufc. 
 
 No warmth.no breath fhall tcftifie thou Tiueft, 
 
 The Rofes in thy lips and cheeket fhalt fade 
 
 To many afhes,the eyes wmdowes fall 
 
 Like death when he (hut vp the day of life : 
 
 Each part drpriu'd of fupple gouernmem, 
 
 Shall ftifftf and ftarke,and cold appeare like death, 
 
 And in this borrowed likeneife of (hrunke death 
 
 Thou fhil t continue two and forty houres, 
 
 And thf n awike.as from pleafont fleepe. 
 
 Now when the Biidegroomc in the morning comes, 
 
 To rowfe thee from thy bed.thcrc art thou dead : 
 
 Then as the manner ofour country H, 
 
 In thy befl Robes vncouer'd on the Beere. 
 
 Be borne ro boriall in thy kindreds graue : 
 
 Thou (halt be borne to that fame ancient aulr. 
 
 Where ell the kindred of the Capu/ett lie, 
 
 In the mean* time againft thou fhalt awake, 
 
 Shall Remea by my Letters know our drift, 
 
 And hither fhall he come. and that very nighr 
 
 Shall Rimeo\>eu thee hence to Mantua. 
 
 And this (hall free thee from thit prefcnt dtime. 
 
 If noinconflant toy nor womamfh feare. 
 
 Abate thy valour in the acting it. 
 
 Iul. Giue me.giuc me.O tell not me ofcare. 
 
 Fri. Hold get you gone.be Prong and profperous ; 
 In this refolue,lle fend a Frier with fpeed 
 To Mont** with my Letters to thy Lord. 
 
 /*. Louegiuemeftrength, 
 And ftrength (hall helpe afTord t 
 Farewell deare father. Ex* 
 
 fxter Taker Capufrt, Motbtr, N*rf* t md 
 Sermng men /tea or ihrff. 
 
 Cap So many gucfts inuire as here are writ, 
 Sirrah.go lure me twenty cunning Cookes. 
 
 Ser. You fhall haue none ill fir, for lie trie if they can 
 l'>cke their finger* 
 
 Cap. How canft rhou trie them (o? 
 
 Sf. Mrriefir, 'titanillCooke that cannot VicVc his 
 own* finger? therefore he thit cannot licke his fingers 
 goes not with me 
 
 Cap. Go be gone.we (hill be much vnfurnifiu for this 
 time what is my Daughter gone to Frier Laarrcnc* t 
 
 Nvr 1 forfooth 
 
 Cfp. Well he may chance to do fome good on her, 
 A pecuifh felfe-wild harlotry it is. 
 
 Enter luiitt. 
 
 Nur See where (he comes from fhr'rft 
 With menie looke. 
 
 Cap. How now my headflrong, 
 Where haue you bin gadding ? 
 
 Int. Where I haue learnt me to repent the fin 
 C "Jifobedient opposition 
 To you and your behefts.and am enioyn'd 
 By holy Lavreace,to fall proHrate here. 
 To beg your pardot>:pardon I befeech you. 
 Henceforward I ameuerrui'dby you. 
 
 C*p. Send for the Countie,goe tell him of thif, 
 lie haue this knot knit vp to morrow morning. 
 
 //. I met theyouthfoll Lord at L~r***C*\l. 
 And gaue him whatbecomed Loue I might. 
 Not Aeppmg ore the bounds of m6deftir. 
 
 Cop. Why I am glad on't.this is wdl.ftand vp, 
 
 Thil 
 
The Tr age die of 'Rgmeo and Juliet 
 
 Where for ihcfe many hundred yecres the bones 
 Of all my buried Aunceftors are patkt. 
 Where bloody Tjl>ab,yei but greeneine*rth, 
 Lies feltring in his throw'd.where as they fay, 
 At feme houre; m ihe night.Spn its rcfon : 
 Alackc,aUcke,is it not like that 1 
 .So early waking.what with loathfomc fmeU, 
 And fhnkcs like Mandrakes tome oui of the earth. 
 That lunng mortal!* hearing them, run mad. 
 Oifl walke.fhalll not bediftraugtu, 
 Inutrontd with all thefe hidious feares. 
 And madly play with my forefathers ioynts > 
 And plucke the mangled Tjbalt from his throw 7 *) ? 
 And in this ragc.withfome great kmfmans bonr. 
 As (with a club) dfh out my defpcrace bramo 
 O lookc,me thinks I fee my Conns Ghoft, 
 Seeking out Romeo that did fpit his body 
 Vpon my Rapiers point : flay Tjr&t/f.flay; 
 Romeo, Rtmtt t 'Rgmeo .here's drinke : I drinke to the* 
 
 Enter Lady tftht battfc/tnd ffurfe. 
 
 L*dj. Hold, 
 Take thefe keies.and fetch more fpices"Nurfe. 
 
 tfitr. They call for Dates and Quinces in the Paflrie. 
 Enter old Capila. 
 
 Cap. Come,itir,(tir,ftir, 
 The fecond Cockc hathCrow'd, 
 TheCurphew Bell hath rung, Its three a clocke 
 Looke to the bakte meates,good v4n%eltca, 
 Spare not for cofl. 
 
 Nw. GoyouCot-queane,go. 
 Get you to bcd.fstth youle be ficke to morrow 
 For this nights watching. 
 
 C*p, No not a whtuwhat ? I haue watcht ere row 
 All night for lertecaufe.and nerebcene ficke. 
 
 La. I you haue bin a Moufe-hunt in your time. 
 But I will watch you from fuch watching now. 
 
 This it as t fhould bt Jet me fee the County i 
 I marrle go I fay,and fetch him hither. 
 Now afore God, this reucrcn'd holy Frier, 
 All our whole Cittie is much bound to him. 
 
 Int. Nutfe will you goe with me into my Clofct, 
 To helpe me fort fuch needfull ornaments, 
 As you thioke fit to furnifh me to morrow? 
 
 Mo. No not tillThurfday.thcre's time inough. 
 fa. Go Nurfc.go with her, 
 Weele to Church to morrow. 
 
 Exeunt lulut and Nierfe. 
 Me. We (hall be fhotc in our ptouifion, 
 Tis now neere night. 
 
 F Tufti.Iwillftirreabout, 
 And all things fhall be well,! warrant thee wife : 
 Gothou to /*//, helpe to deckevp her, 
 He not to bed to night.lct me alone : 
 lie play the hufwife for this once. What ho ? 
 They are all forth.well 1 will walkemy fdfe 
 To Council- p*rit,to prepare him p 
 Againft to morrow.my heart is wondrous light, 
 Since this fame way-ward Gyrle is fo reclaim'd. 
 
 Extmt Father and. Mather- 
 
 Eater Juliet and N#rfe. 
 Int. I thofc attires are bcfl.but gentle Nutfe 
 I pray thee leaue me to my felfe to night : 
 For I haue need' of many Oryfon*, 
 To moue the heauens to fmilc vpon my flate, 
 Which well thou know'ft.iscroiTe and full of fin. 
 
 Mo . What are you bufic ho?nccd you my help ? 
 
 //. No Madam, we haue cul'd fuch neceifaries 
 As are behoouefull for our flate to morrow ; 
 So pleafe you,lrt me now be ieft alone; 
 And let the Nurfe this night fit vp with you, 
 For lam fute.you haue your hands full all, 
 InthisfofuddHibufinefTc. 
 
 Mo. Goodnight. 
 Get thee to bed and reft,for tbou haft need. Extant . 
 
 lul Farewell: 
 
 God knowes when we (hall meete againe. 
 J haue afaint cold feare thrills through my vcines, 
 That almof) freezes vp theheate of fire > 
 lie call them backc againe to comfort me. 
 Nutfe, what fhould (he do here 7 
 My difmall Sccane,! needs muft a& alone: 
 Come Viall what if this mixture do not wotke at all ? 
 Shall I be married then to morrow morning ? 
 No, no. this (hall forbid it. Lie thou there, 
 What if it be a poyfon which the Frier 
 Subtilly hath mini fired to haue me dead, 
 Leafl in this marriage he fhould be difhonour'd, 
 Becaufe he married me before to Romeo ? 
 Ifeareit is.andyet me think cs it fhould not, 
 For he hath (till beene tried a holy man. 
 How.if when 1 am laid into the Tombe, 
 I wake before the time that Romeo 
 Cometo redeeme me? There's a fearefull point : 
 Shall 1 not then be Sltfied in the Vault r 
 To whofefoule mouth no health Tome ay re breaths in, 
 And there die fttangled ere my Rtmee comes. 
 Or if I liue.ts it not very like, 
 The horrible conceit of dctth and night, 
 Together with the terror of the place, 
 Ai in a Vate,ananc:^>: receptacle, 
 
 Cap. A iealous hood,a iealous hood, 
 Now fellow.what there? 
 
 Eater three orfeKre with fpttJ.tind logt,and bxtkai. 
 
 Ffl. Things for the Cooke fir, but 1 know not what. 
 
 Cgp. Make haft, make hart, furah.fetchdticr Logs. 
 Call Peter, he will (hew thee where they are. 
 
 Tel. ] haue a head fir. that will find out logs. 
 And ncuer trouble Peter for the matter. 
 
 C*p. Matte and well faid a mcrrie horfon,ha, 
 Thou (halt be loggerhead; good Faihcr,'tis day. 
 
 Play <JMf^ 
 
 TheCountie will be here with Muficke fUaight, 
 For fo he faid he would,! heare him neere, 
 Nurfe.wife.what ho?what Nuifc 1 fay ? 
 Enter 'Hurfe. 
 
 Go waken Juliet, %o and trim her vp, 
 lie go and chat with y^rwihie.maks hft, 
 Make haft, the Bridegtoome,hc is come already 
 Mike hafU fay. 
 
 Nur. Miftrts.what Miftns?//if Fafl I warrant her fhe, 
 Why Lambe.why Lady c fic you fluggabed, 
 Why Louc 1 fay/Madam.fweet heart: why Bride ? 
 What not a word ? You take your peniwortht now. 
 Sleepefor a weeke.for the next night I warrant 
 TheCountie Paru hath fet vp hii reft, 
 That you (halt reH but little.God forgiue me . 
 Maine and Amen : how found is {he a Oeeoe ? 
 
f-uft need* wake her > Madam, Madam, Madam, 
 
 heCountie take you in your bed, 
 eele fright 700 vp yfaith. Will it not be ? 
 
 hat dreft.and in your clotiiti.and downe agatae f 
 mofl need* wake you : Lady.Lady.Lady < 
 
 > alas,hdpe,belpc,my Ladyes dead, 
 h wdaday.that euet 1 was borne, 
 ome Aqua-vuz ho,my Lordly Lady t 
 
 Ma. What noifeli hem? Ent 
 
 AT/-. O lamentable day. 
 
 tJU. What is rhe matter ? 
 
 Nor. Looke.looke.oh heauie day. 
 
 M. O me,Ome,my Chtld.my onely life : 
 eniue,looke vp,or I will die with ihcc : 
 
 ErtirFaibtr. 
 
 Fa. For (Vume bring lulut forth.her Lord is come. 
 Nv. Shee's dead:deceaft,fhee's dead:al*cke the day. 
 . Alacke the day.ftwc's dead.fhee'i dead,fhees dead. 
 F*. HaMetme&eherjont alas fhee's cold. 
 er blood is fetled and her ioyntsare ftirfe : 
 ,ife aod thefe lips haue long bcne fep erated: 
 tcatS lies on her likes--, vnumcly IroH 
 Vpon the fweteft flower of all the field. 
 N*r. O Lamentable day ! 
 Me. O wofull time 
 
 Fa. Death that hath tane her hence to make fee w*ik, 
 ies vp my tongue, and will not let me fpcake. 
 
 Emttr Frier tad tht CftUU* , 
 Fri. Come.i s the Bride ready to go to Cnocch ? 
 Fa. Ready to go.but neucr to returne. 
 O Sonne.ihe night before thy wedding day, 
 [ath death laine with thy wife : there Che lies, 
 lower as (Vie was,defiowred by him. 
 >eatK i j my Sonne in raw,death it my Heire, 
 My Daughter he hath wedded. 1 will die, 
 Ind leaue him all Itfc liuiog.aJl isdeaih*. 
 
 Pa Haue I thought long to fee this mornrng fce, 
 And doth it giue me fuch a fight as this f 
 Xe. Accur*ft,vnhsppie, wretched hate full day, 
 ft miserable hout e.ihat ere time (aw 
 n lafting labour of bis Pilgrimage. 
 tut one.pooie onr.onepoore and lotting Child, 
 luionething.torcioycesndfolacein, 
 And croeli death hath catchi it from my light. 
 Afrr. Owo,Owofun,wofull,vofolldaj, 
 ort l^inentabie day,mo(t wofull day, 
 That euer,euer .1 did yet behold. 
 Oday.Oday.Odty.Ohaietullday. 
 Meuet was ieene fo blacke a day as tbi* . 
 Ovto&Udiy.Owoftllday. 
 
 MoO dcteflable death.by thee beguil'd, 
 3y cruell.cnicll thre quite ouerthrownc : 
 O loue, Olifejnot hfe.but loue in death. 
 
 fa. Defpis'd.diAretTed.hncd.martirV^kiTii, 
 Vncornfortable timc,vhy cam'rt ihou now 
 Tomurther.fnurtherouTfolcmnitit ? 
 O Child.O ChSd;itix foule.and not my Child, 
 Dead art thou.alackc my Child u dead, 
 And with rnj Child.my ioyct are buried. 
 
 r. Pcarehofor fhame.eonfufion* .- Care.liuei not 
 [n thefe cf>nfufioni,hcu<n and your felfe 
 Had part 'm this faire Maid.now hciuen hatb all, 
 AndallthebeurrtsttforthcMiid 
 Voui part in b,you could not kff pe from death, 
 
 B o t beaucn keepes his part in eternal! life : 
 The moft you fought was her promotion, 
 For ^was your heauen,(hc ftvooidft be aduan'ft, 
 And weepc ye now. feting (he is adnan'fl 
 Aboue the Cloudes.ashigh as Hsaucn it 'elftf 
 O In this loue ,you loue your Child fo :;, 
 That you run mad.fedng that (he it well , 
 SheeS not well married,tht Ittui married long, 
 But(hee'befl married,th;die married yong.' 
 Drie vp your teares,and Fncke your Kofrmane 
 On this faire Coarfe.and as the cuflome is 
 And In her befi array buix her to C hutch \ 
 For though fome Nature bids all v i lament, 
 Yet Natures teares are Reafons merriment. 
 
 f 4. All things that we ordained Fefriuall, 
 Turne from their off.ce to blacke Funerail ; 
 Our inftrurnents to melancholy Belli, 
 Our wedding chcart, to a fidburizll Feafi . 
 Our folemne HymMs.to fulln Dyrge* change : 
 Our Br i dsll flowers fetue for abutic^Ccjrfr: 
 And a // things change them to tht contrarte. 
 
 Fri. Sir go you in ; and Mdam,go with hic, 
 And go fit / > <u- M ,cuery on* prrpatr 
 To follow this faire Coarfe vnto her graur : 
 The hexuens do lowr* vpon you.foi fome ill : 
 Moae them no more, by troffing their high will. Emu, 
 
 M. Faith we may put vp out Pipes and be gone. 
 
 NUT. Honeft goodfellowes : Ah put vp.pm vp ( 
 For well you know,this is a pinfull cafe. 
 
 A/ 1 by my troth, the cafe may beamcodrd. 
 
 Ptt. Muruions.ohMulKions, 
 Hearts cafe, hearts eafe, 
 O,and you will haue me liue,play heart t eafe. 
 
 Mm. Why hearts eaiCi 
 
 Pet O Muduons, 
 Beraufeniy heart itfclfeplaies^nyhcjrt it futl 
 
 M*. Not a dump we, 'tis no time to play now. 
 
 Ptt. You will not then ? 
 
 M. No. 
 
 Ptt. I will then giue it you foundly . 
 
 M* What will you giue vs ? 
 
 Ptt. No money on my faith.but the glee k. 
 T wrll giue you the Minltrell. 
 
 At*. Then will I giue you the Serving create. 
 
 Pettr. Then will I lay thefetumgCreaturrsDggrt 
 on your pate. I will carie uo Croihetsjlc Re ycu,ile Fa 
 you.doyounoteme^ 
 
 Ma. And you Re w.and Pa vj,youNote s. 
 M. Pry y ou put vp your Dagger, 
 And put out your wit. 
 Then haue at you with my wit. 
 
 Peter. 1 will drie-bcate you with an yron wit, 
 And pui vp my yron Dagger. 
 Artfwere mr like men . 
 
 When griping griefr? the heart doth woufld, thenM 
 fkkewith her filuer found. 
 
 Why filuer found > why Mufieke wiihhrr filutr found: 
 what fay you Smtan Coiling f 
 
 M. Mary fir.becaufr dluer hath a fweet found. 
 
 Pet. PratrA.wKat fay you Hugh Rtkitltf) 
 
 M. I fay filuer foond.becaufc Mufi ions found for fil- 
 
 fet. Pfjitft to.whatfay you l*mn Snad-Pifll (ue 
 
 j.m/. Fith 1 know not whi to fy. 
 
 fet.O Jery youmercy.yeu reth Singer. 
 I will fay foi you ; it is Mufieke with bti (durr found, 
 _ gg _ B 
 
74- 
 
 The Tragedie offymeo ant/Mtet. 
 
 Becaufe MufitJons haue no gold for founding/ 
 Then Muficke with her filuer found with (pccdy help* 
 doth lend rcdreffe. **. 
 
 Mu. What a peftilent knaue is this fame < 
 M . i. Hang him lacke, come weele inhere, Carrie for 
 the Mourncrs,and ftay dinner. ** 
 
 Eater Romeo. 
 
 Rom. If I may trufi the flattering truth of fleept, 
 My dreames prefage fome ioyfull newes at hand : 
 My bofomei L.fks lightly in his throne : 
 And all ihisan day an vc cuftom'd fpirit, 
 Lifts me abtjUe the ground with cheerefull thoughts. 
 I dreamt my Lady came and found me dead, 
 (Strange dreame that giues a dead mui leaue to thinke,) 
 And breath'd fuch life with kifles in my lips, 
 That I icuiu'd and was an Emperour. 
 Ah me.how fweet is loue it felfe pofleft, 
 When but loues fhadowes are fo rich in ioy. 
 
 Eater Romeo' s max. 
 
 Newes from Vtrtn*,\iovt now 'Biltkiuutr) 
 Doft thou not bring me Letters from the Frier t 
 How doth my Lady ? 1$ my Father well t 
 How doth my Lady Jalin ? that I aske againe, 
 For nothing can be ill.if fhc be well. 
 
 MOM. Then fhe is wrll,and nothing can be ill. 
 Her body fleepcs in C*peh Monument, 
 And her immortall part with Angel* Hue, 
 1 few her laid low in her kindreds Vault, 
 And prefently tooke Poftc to tell it you : 
 
 pardon me for bringing t hefe ill newet t 
 Since you did leaue It for my office Sir. 
 
 Rfm. Is it euen fo ? 
 Then I denie you Star res. 
 Thou knowen my lodging,get me inke and paper, 
 And hire Poft-Horfes,I will hence to night. 
 
 Mav. I do befcech you fu.hauc patience: 
 Your lookes are pale and wild,and do import 
 Some mifaduenture. 
 
 Rtm. Tufh,thou art dcceiu'd. 
 Leaue mc.and do the thing I bid thee do. 
 Haft thou no Letters to me from the Frier ? 
 
 Man. No my good Lord. 
 
 Exit Man. 
 
 Rom. Mo matter : Get thee gone. 
 And hyre thofe Hovfcs.l le be with thee ftraight. 
 Well Juliet, I will lie with thcc to night : 
 Lets fee for meanes: O mifchiefc thou art fwift, 
 To enter in the thought s of defperate men : 
 
 1 do remember jn Appothecarie, 
 
 And here abouts dwells.which late 1 noted 
 In tittred weeds.with ouerwhelmmg browes, 
 Culling of Simples.meager were his lookes, 
 Sharps miferie had worne him to thebones ; 
 And in his ncedie fhop a Tortoyrshung, 
 An Allegatcrftuft, and other skins 
 Of ill fhap'd fifhes.and about his fhelues, 
 A beggerly account of emptie boxes, 
 Greene eaithen pou^ladders. and muftie feedes, 
 Remnants of packthred,and old cakes of Rofej 
 Were thinly (catiereci^o make vp a fhew. 
 Noting thif penury ,to my felfe 1 faid, 
 An if > mm did need a poy Ton now, 
 Whofe fait ,, perfent death in Munttu, 
 Here liufs a Caitiflfe wretch would fell it him. 
 O this fame thought did but fore-run my need, 
 And this fitne needic man muft fell it me. 
 
 As I remember, this fhould be the houfe, 
 Being holy day,chebeggef (hop Is ftiw. 
 Whatho>Appothecaile? 
 
 4ff. WhocalPifolow-d? 
 Ram. Come hither man, 1 fee thtt thou an poor?, 
 Hold, there is fortieDuckets,let me haue 
 
 And thai the Trunke may be difcharg'd of breath, 
 
 As violently,as baftie powder fier'd 
 
 Doth hurry from the fatafl Canon* wombe. 
 
 Jiff. Such mwwU drug* I bauc,but,*/4snfchw 
 Is death to any be, that vtters them. 
 
 Rom. Art thou fo bare and full of wretchednefle, 
 And fear fl to die ? Famine is in thy checkcs, 
 Need and opreffion ftaructh in thy eyes, 
 Contempt andbeggery hangs vpon thy backei 
 The world is not thy friend^ior the worlds law; 
 The world affords no law to make thee rich. 
 Then be not poorc.but breaks k,and take this. 
 
 jiff. My pouerty,but not my will confems. 
 
 Rom. I pray thypoucrty.andnotthywill. 
 
 jlfp. Put this in any liquid thing you will 
 And drinke it off, and if you had the ftrength 
 Of twenty men.it would difpatchyouftrtight. 
 
 Ram. There's thy Gold, 
 Worfepoyfon to mens foules, 
 Doing more murther in this ioathfome world, 
 Thro thefe poore compounds that tbou ma left not fell* 
 I fell thee poyibn,thou haft fold me none, 
 Farewtd.buy food.and get thy felfe in fiefh. 
 Come Cord it 11, and not poyfon,go with me 
 To lu'.tcs graue,for there muft 1 vfe thee. 
 
 Ernat 
 Enter Frier Itkn to Frier L*artnct 
 
 lob*. Holy f><Tr7c//c..-BFr!er,Bro(rier,ho? 
 Enter Frier Lmreace. 
 
 Law. This fame fhould be the voice of Frier /&. 
 Welcome from GW<wrsw, what fayes Raneo t 
 Or if his mind be writ, giuc me his Letter. 
 
 lehn. Goingtofindabare-foote Brothef out, 
 One of our order to aflociate me, 
 Here in thisCitie vifiting the fick, 
 And finding him.the Searchers of the Townc 
 Sufpedingchac we both were in a houfe 
 W here the infectious peflilence did raigne, 
 Seal'd vp the doores,and would not let vs forth, 
 So that my fpeed to Mamua there was (laid. 
 
 Law. Who bare my Letter then to Romtsl 
 
 lehn. I could not fend it,here it is againe, 
 Nor get a meffenger to brine it thee, 
 So irarefull were they of infection. 
 
 L<m. Vnhappie Fortune: by my Brotherhood 
 The Letter was not nke.but full of charge, 
 Of deare import,and the negleding it 
 May do much danger : Frier Ihn go hence, 
 Get me an Iron Crow,*nd bring it ftraight 
 VntomyCcH. 
 
 Ittm. Brother He go and bring it thee. Exfc. 
 
 L*. NowmuftltotheMonumentalooe, 
 Within thi three houres willfisre //** Wakf, 
 She e will befhrew me much that Rowo 
 Hath had no notice of thefe accidents : 
 But 1 will write againe loMaatiut t 
 
The Tragedie of Borneo and Met. 
 
 Ram, I muft indeed,and thcrfore came 1 hither: 
 Good gentle youth,tempt not a defperete man, 
 Flie hence and Icaue mc.thinkc vpon thofegone, 
 Let them affright thee. 1 bcieech thec Youth, 
 Put not an other fin vpon my head, 
 By vrging me to furie. O be gone. 
 By heauen I loue thee better then my felfc, 
 For I come hither arm'd againft my felfe : 
 Stay not.be gone,Iiuc,and hereafter fay, 
 A mad mint mercy bid thec run away, 
 
 Par. I do defie thy coamjifieradon, 
 And apprehend thee for a Fellon here. 
 
 R. Wiltihou prouokcmelThenhauentbecBoy, 
 
 Ptt. O Lord they fight, I will go call the Watch. 
 
 Pa. O I am flaire,if thon be merciful!, 
 Open the Tombe.lay me with Inlitt. 
 
 Rm. Jn faith I will.let me perufe this face: 
 Mtrctttiio kinfrrtan.Noble Countie Para, 
 What faid my man, when my betofled foule 
 Did not attend him a we rode ? I thinke 
 He cold me Pfu fhouid haue married Mitt. 
 Said be not fo ? Or did I dreame it fo ? 
 Or am I mad, hearing him talke of Inliti t 
 To thinke it was fo ? O giue me thy hand, 
 One.writ with me in (owrc misfortunes booke. 
 He bune thec in a triumphant grauc. 
 A Graue ; O no,a Lanihorne ; flaughtred Youth . 
 For here lie //ir/,jnd her beantie makes 
 This Vault a fcaft.ng prefeoce full of light. 
 Death lie tlou therc,by a dead man inter'd. 
 How oft when men ate at the point of death, 
 Haue they becnemerrier' Which their Keepers call 
 A lightning before death ? Oh how may 1 
 CaH this a lightning ? O my Loue,my Wife, 
 Death that hath fuckt the honey of thy breath, 
 Hath had no power yet vpon thy Beautie 
 Thou arenocconquer'd : Beaimei eruSgneyec 
 Is Crymfon in ihy lips, and in thy chcckes, 
 And Deaths pale fl agi s not aduenced there. 
 7)</r,ly'ft thou there in thy blou<iy fhet ? 
 O what more fauout can 1 do to thec, 
 Then with that hand that cut thy youth in twaine, 
 To funder his that was thy etxroie ? 
 Forgtue roe Coen. Ah deare Inltti: 
 Why ait tbou yet fo fairc ? I will bcleeue, 
 Shall 1 beleeoe,that vnfubihntiall death is amorous f 
 And that the leane abhorred Monftcr keepes 
 Thee here in daikc to be his Paramour* 
 For feare of that, I ftill will ftoy with thec. 
 And neuer from this Pallace of dym nighr 
 Depart againe:come lie thou in my armes , 
 Heere's to thy health, where ere tbou tumbicrt in, 
 O rrur Appothecarie ! 
 
 Thy drugs are quick*. Thus with a kiffe I die. 
 Depaix againe; here.here will 1 remainc, 
 With Wormcs that are thr Chambermaides: O here 
 Will I fet vp my eoerlaftiog reft : 
 And fliake the yoke of inaufpicious ftarres 
 From this world- wearied flefh : Eyes looke yonr laft > 
 Armes take your lift embrace: Andlips.Oyou 
 The door eg of breath, feale with i tighteouskifle 
 A dsteleffe bargaine to ingrofling death : 
 Come bitter conducl.come vnfauouty guide, 
 Thou defperatc Pilot,novf at once run on 
 The daQimg RocVs.triy Se*-(icke wearie Berke : 
 Heere'rtomy Lout. OtrueAppothecary ; 
 If* 
 
 Exit. 
 
 And keepe het ai my Cell till l(fmee come, 
 Poore liuing Coarfe.cJot'd in a dead mans Tombe, 
 
 Enter Par it cad bit Pfge. 
 
 P*r. Giue me thy Torch Boy, hence arui ftand aloft, 
 Yet put it out,for I would not be feene ; 
 Vnderyood young Trees lay thee sll along, , 
 Holding tby eare clofe to the hollow ground, 
 So iliali no foot vpon theCbtnrhyard tread, 
 Bf ing loofe.vnturne with digging vp of Gtaues, 
 But tbou ftialt heare it.-whifllc then tome, 
 As fignall that thoo hcsreft fome thing approach, 
 Giue me thofc flowers. Do as I bid thee, go. 
 
 Page. I am almofl afraid to fiand alone 
 Here in the Churchyard, yet I will aduenture. 
 Po^weei Flower with'flowers thy Bridall bed Jftrcw: 
 
 voe,thy Canopie is duft and ftor.es, 
 Which with fweet water nightly 1 will dewe, 
 Ck warning that,with teares deRil'd by monet) 
 The obfequies that 1 for thee will keepe, 
 Nightly fhall bc.io ftrew thy grane, and weepe. 
 
 Iflnflfe-Sy. 
 
 The Boy giuts warning,fomething doth approach. 
 What curfed foot wanders this v;ayes to night, 
 To croffe my oblequies.and trueloues right .' 
 What with aTorch ? MufBeme night a while 
 
 Enter Remeo/tndPeUT. 
 
 Rent. Giue me that Mattocke,& the wrenching Iron, 
 Hold take this Letter .early in the morning 
 5ee thou deliuer it to my Lord and Father, 
 Giu* me the light ; vpon thy life I charge thee, 
 What ere thou hear'ft or feefi,ftand all aloofe, 
 And do not interrupt me in my courfc. 
 Why 1 defcend into this bed of death, 
 
 1 s partly to behold my Ladies face : 
 
 Bat chiefly to take thence from her dead finger, 
 
 A precious Ring : a Ring that I muft vfe. 
 
 In deare employment therefore hence be gone : 
 
 But if thou iealoas dofl returne to prie 
 
 In what I further (hall intend to do. 
 
 By he Juen I will teare thee ioynt by ioynt, 
 
 And ftrew this hungry Churchyard with thy limbs ; 
 
 The time,and my intents are fauage wildc: 
 
 More fierce and more inexorable farre, 
 
 Then emptie Tygers,or the roaring Sea. 
 
 Pet. I will be gone fir,and not troubl e you 
 
 R*. SofiuUtrwufliewmefriendfhip:takehouchat. 
 Liue and be profperou,ind farewell good fellow. 
 
 Per. For all this fame.IIe hide me here about, 
 His lookes I feare.and his intent* I doubt. 
 
 Ram. Thou deteftablemawe.thoc wombe of death, 
 Gorg'd with the deareft morfel/ of the earth : 
 Thui I enforce thy rotten lawe* to open, 
 And in defpigbt,lle cram the with more food. 
 
 Par. This is that banifnt haoghtie M<mmapte, 
 That mordred my Loues Cozin ; with which gricfe, 
 It n fuppofcd thefaire Creaturedied, 
 And here is com* to do fome villanoosfhame 
 To the dead bodies : I will apprehend him. 
 Slop thy vnhallowed toyle,i!e Mfttnttgiu : 
 Can vengeance be purfued further then death/ 
 Condemned valhine k l do apprehend thee. 
 Obey and go with me,for thou muft die, 
 
The TraredieofRjmeo and Juliet. 
 
 fhy drugs are quickc. Thus with a kifle I die. 
 
 inter Frier with La*tborne.Cr<w>ad Spade. 
 
 Fri. St. Francis be my fpted.how oft to nighc 
 Haue my old feet ftumbled at graues? Who's there? 
 
 dw.Herc's one,a Friend,& one thar Knowes you w 
 
 Fri. Bhffebcvponyou. T ell me goodmy Friend 
 What Torch is yond that vsinely lends hii light 
 To grubs,and cycleffe Scullci ? As 1 difcerne, 
 J t burncth in the Capeh Monument. 
 
 MM. It doth fo holy fir, 
 And there's my Ms(ter,one that you loue. 
 
 Fn. Who it it? 
 
 Man. Upmee. 
 
 Fn. How long hath he bin theie? 
 
 (JUa*. Fulihalfcanhoure. 
 
 Fri. Go with me to the Vault. 
 
 Man. I dare not Sir: 
 
 My Matter knowc& not but I am gone hence, 
 And fearefully did menace me with death, 
 If I did fay to Jooke on his entcius. 
 
 ri. Stay.then Jle go alone,feares comes vpon me. 
 
 much I fcare fonie ill vnluckie thing. 
 
 ttn. As I did fleepe vnder this young tree here, 
 
 1 dreamt my rnaiftcr and another fought, 
 And thit my Mairterflew him. 
 
 Fri. Romeo. 
 
 Alacke.ala eke, what blood is this which flames 
 The ftony entrance of this Sepulcher? 
 What mcane thefe MafterleiTe,and goarie Swords 
 To lie difcolour'd by this place of peace ? 
 Rafneo,onpt\e : whodfe?what Paris too? 
 And fteept in blood f Ah what an vnkndhoure 
 & guiltie of this lamentable chance? 
 The Lady ftirs. 
 
 lul. 6 comfortable Frier, where's my Lord? 
 I do remember well where 1 fhould be : 
 And thcte I atn.wherc is my Romta i 
 
 fn. I heare fome noyfc Lady, come from that neft 
 Of death,contagion,and vnnaturall flecpc, 
 A greater power then we can contradict 
 Hath thwarted our entcnts,come,corae away, 
 Tby husband in thy bofomc there Jics dead .- 
 And Paris too:comc lie difpofe of thee, 
 Among a Siflerhood of holy Nunnes : 
 Stay not to qucftion,forthe watch is comming. 
 Corae.go good //*>.',! dare no longer ft y. Exit. 
 
 lul. Go get thee hence,for I will notuzway, 
 What's here ? A cup clos'd in my true lo :cs hand? 
 PoyfonI fee hath binhistiraeleiTcend 
 O churle,drinkeall?and left no friendly drop, 
 To hel pe me after,! will kifie thy lips, 
 Happlie fome po yfon yet doth hang on them. 
 To make me die wth a rcftoratiuc. 
 Thy lips are warme. 
 
 Eater Bay and UPatfh . 
 jtjatfb' Lead Boy,which way J 
 lul. Yea noifc? 
 
 Thenilebebriefe. O happy Dagger. 
 
 1 T i s in thy fti e ath,there ruft and let me die Kilt berfelfe. 
 TSoj. This js the place, 
 
 Thcrcvrhere theTorch doth burne 
 V*icb. The ground is bloody, 
 
 Search abo-jt the Churchyard. 
 
 Go lor.ic of you.who ere you find attach. 
 
 Pittifull Gght.herc !ip$ the Couode naine, 
 
 And Iitltnt bleedm g, warme and newly dead 
 
 Who here bsth laine thefe two dayes buried. 
 jo tell the Ptince,runneto the Capulttt, 
 
 fe vp the2Mmr^wj,fom others fcarch, 
 We fee ths ground whereon thcfc woes do lye, 
 But the true ground of all thcfc piteous woes, 
 We c&nnot without circumftanc: defcry. 
 Enter Romeo \mias. 
 
 wetcb. Here's &.<meo'r roan,' 
 We found him in the Churchyard. 
 
 Cm. Hold him in fafety, till the Prhict come hithtt. 
 
 Enter Frier *an A another Watchman. 
 $.Wat. Here is a Frier that trembks,figbes.and \*eepe $ 
 We tooke this Mattockc and this Spade from him, 
 AS he was comming from this Church-yard ftde. 
 
 Con. A great fufpitior.,ftay theFrier too. 
 Enter the fr'mee. 
 
 Frin. What mifaduenture it fo earely vp, 
 That calls our perlbn from our mornings reft ? 
 
 r.ter Capalet and bis Wtfe . 
 
 Cap. What fhould it be that they fo fhrike abrof.3 ? 
 Wife. O the people in the ftreete crie Romeo. 
 Some fuliet,and fome Paris t and ail runne 
 With open outcry toward out Monument. 
 
 Pn. Whatfeareis this which forties in yootearcs? 
 Wat. Soueraigncjhere lies the Countie Paris flaine, 
 And Romeo deadend luiiet dead before, 
 Warne and new kil'd. 
 
 Prin. Search,, 
 Seekc.and know how.thii foule murder comes. 
 
 Wat. Here is a Fr;er^ind Slaughter'd Rsmeas man, 
 With Jnfiruments vpon them fit to open 
 Fhefe dead mcns Torches, 
 
 Cap. Oheauen! 
 
 O wife looke how our Danghter bkedes! 
 This Dagger hath rm(hine,forloernshoufe 
 Is empty on the backe of Afountague t 
 And is mifheafhed in my Daughters bofome. 
 Wife. O me.this fighc of death.is as a Bell 
 That warnes my old age to a Sepulcher. 
 
 ater JMouatiiguf. 
 
 Pn. Come Mount agtte, hi thou art early Vp 
 To fee thy Sonnc and He>re,now early dowoe. 
 
 Moun. Alas my litge,my wife is dead tonight, 
 Griefe of my Sonncs exile hath ftopt her breatht 
 What further woe confpires againft my age ? 
 Prin. Looke:and thou (halt fee. 
 Moun. O thou vntaught,what manners in is this, 
 Tf> prcffc before thy Father to a graue ? 
 
 Prm. Scale vp the mouth of outra ge for a while, 
 Till we can cleare thefe ambiguities, 
 Atxl know their fpring,their head.their true defcent, 
 And then will 1 be genetall of your woes, 
 Andlead you euen to death?meane time forbcaie, 
 And let mifchance be Oaue to patience, 
 Bring forth the parties of fuipition. 
 
 Fri. I am the great eft, sble to doe leafl, 
 Yet mcfi fufpeclcd as the time and place 
 Doth make againft me of this direfull mutiher : 
 And heere 1 (land both to impeach and purge 
 My felfe condemned,and my felfe excus'd. 
 Prin. . Then fay ac once, what* thou.doft know in this ? 
 Fn. I will be briefe,for my ftort de ofbreath 
 Is not fo long as is a tcdrous tale. 
 Rtmfo dvrc dcad.was husband to that hlitt, 
 And {be there dead,that's Zantai faithfull wife* 
 
The Tragedte ofRomeo andMtet. 
 
 79 
 
 married them; and their ftolne marriage day 
 Was Tjbaltt Doomefday : whole vntimcly death 
 anifh'd the new-made Btidegroomc from this Citic : 
 or whom (and nor for Tybalt) luliet pinde. 
 ou, to rcmouc that fiegeof Grccfe from her, 
 tctroth'd.and would haue married her perforce 
 oCounrie Para Then comes fhe to me, 
 And (with wilde lookes) bid me deuife fome mejties 
 "ortd her from thiifecond Marriage, 
 Or in my Cell there would (he kill her felfe 
 "hengauel her(foTutor'dbymy Arl) 
 *L flceping Potion, which fo tooke effeft 
 Iks I intended, for it wrought on her 
 "he forme of death. Meanc time, I writ t 
 'hat he ftould hither come, as this dyre night 
 
 heipc to take her from her borrowed giaue, 
 king the time thePotions force fhould ceafc. 
 Jut he which bore my Letter, Frier loh t 
 Vas ftay'd by accident ; and yeftcrnight 
 leturn'd my Letter backe. Then all alone, 
 
 he prefixed houre of her waking. 
 Came 1 to take her from her Kindreds vault, 
 leaning to keepe he clofr ly at my Cell , 
 fill 1 conueniently could fend toRomeq. 
 Jut when I came (fome Minute ere I he lime 
 3f her a waking) heete vntimely lay 
 The Noble Paru, and true Romeo dead. 
 Sbte wakes, and I intreated her come foorth, 
 And bearc this worke of Heauen, with patience* 
 hit then, a noyfe did fcarre me from the Tombe. 
 Vnd fhc (too defperate) would not go wit h me, 
 iut (is it fecmes) did violence on her felfe. 
 All this I know.and to the Marriage bet Nurfe is priny : 
 \nd if ought m thismifrarried by my fault, 
 
 my old life be facrinc'd,fome houre before the time, 
 Vnto the rigour of feuercft Law. 
 
 Pro:. We ftill haue knowne thee fora Holy man. 
 Whcre'i f^meo't man ? What can he fay to this ? 
 "Boy. I brought my Mafttr newes of Ittlitt: death, 
 
 And rhen in pofte he came from .^/ir*M 
 To this fame pi ace, to this fame Monument. 
 This Letter he early bid me giuc his Father, 
 And threatned me with death, going m the Vault 
 ]f 1 departed not. and Itfi him there 
 
 Prtn. Giueme the Letter, I will lor>k on it 
 Where is the Counties Page that rau'dthc Watch? 
 Sirra, what made your M after in this place > 
 
 Pjge.Hectrnc withflowre* toftrcwhis Ladles erauc 
 And bid me Hand aloofc, and To I did : 
 Anon COITUS one with light to ope the Tombe, 
 And by and by my Mailter drew on him. 
 And then I ran away to call the Watch. 
 
 Prin. This Lettct doth make good the Frier j words, 
 Their courfe of Louc, the f ydings of her death 
 And heere he wntet, that he did buy a poyfon 
 Of a poore Pothecarie, and the 1 1 vvithall 
 Came to this Vault todye, and lye with faint. 
 Where be thcfe Enemies ? Cafulct, Moitwtgut, 
 See whac a fcourgc is laide vpon your hate, 
 That Heauen finds meaner to kill your ioyes with Loue ; 
 And I, for winking at your difcord' too, 
 Haue loft a brace of Kinfmen : All are pumfh'd. 
 
 Cap. O Brother jMtuxtjgue, giue nic thy hjnd 
 This is my Daughters ioynture, for no mote 
 Can I demand. 
 
 "Motm But I can giue thee more 
 For I will raifc her Statue in pure Gold, 
 That whiles TJeron* by that name is knowne, 
 There fhall no figure at that Rate be fet, 
 A* that of True and Faithful! l*l,tt. 
 
 Cap At rich fhall Romeo by his Lady ly, 
 Poore facnfices of our enmity. 
 
 pria. A glooming peace this morning with tt brings, 
 The Sunnc for forrow will not (hew his head j 
 Go hence, to haue more talke of thefe fad things. 
 Some ("hall be pardon 'd, and fome punifhed- 
 For neuer was a Stone of more Wo, 
 Then thit oUultet, and her Romeo. 
 
 FINIS. 
 
8o 
 
 THELIFEOFTYMON 
 
 O F ATHENS. 
 
 nmm. Scoena Trima. 
 
 &tttr/aet,Ptuntrr, leveller i 
 
 4t finer aSdffres. 
 
 Put. 
 
 day Sir. 
 
 P*i. 1 am <jlad y'are well. 
 feet. 1 .'iaue not feene you loog, howgoe 
 ht World ? 
 
 4*. It weares fir, as it gro wei. 
 *. I that's well knowne : 
 3ut what partiailarRarity? What grange, 
 Which manifold record not matches : fee 
 Magic ke of Bounty, all ihefefpiriw thy power 
 laih coniuc'd to attend, 
 know the Merchant. 
 
 fain. I know them both : th'others a Jeweller. 
 <Mrr. O til a worthy Lord. 
 Ir*. Nay that's naoflfm. 
 
 Met. Amort incomparable man, bresth'dasit were, 
 To an vntyteable andcomiouate goodnciTe r 
 HepafTcs. 
 
 Jem. Jhauealcwerlheer*. 
 Mer. O ptay let's fee't. For the Lord 7/*<w,fir f 
 level. If he will touch the eftimare. But foi tTtac- 
 feet. When we for recomptncc haucpraii'd the vild, 
 t A a mes the elory in that happy Verfe, 
 Which aptly lings the good. 
 cJWSr. Ti$ a good forme. 
 level. And tich : heeie i a Water iooke ye. 
 Taut. You are rapt fir, in Tame woike, fomeDedicg- 
 on to the great Lord. 
 Poet. Athing dipt idle!/ from me. 
 Oui Poefie is as aGcwe, whic^i Tfe$ 
 'rom whence 'tis nounfht : the fire i'thTlint 
 hewei not, tiJI it be ftrookc t our gentle flame 
 rouokes it felfe, and like the currant Syes 
 ach bound it chafes. What haue you there? 
 Ptot. A Picture fir : when comes yourBooke forth ? 
 Pet . Vpon the heele* of my ptefeotment fir. 
 et'tfeeyoqrpeece. 
 Pfia. TiiagoodPeee*. 
 Tatt. So 'tis, thu comes off well^nd czccJJcQt. 
 fiun Indifferent. 
 Pet. A jrwrable: How this grace 
 eaket hii owne ftnding : what a mentall power 
 fm eye fnootts forth? How bigee imaginatioo 
 [oues m thu Lip, to ih'dumbnefle of the gcftur, 
 
 One might interpret. 
 
 P*t*. It is a prttty mocking of the Fife : 
 Heeie is a touch : h't good? 
 
 Poei. J will fay of .c, 
 It Tutors Nature, Artificial! fliife 
 Liues in thefc coutches, liuelier then life. 
 
 fnter cert/lift Senas arj. 
 Pain. How this Lord is followed. 
 Port. TheSenatorsof Athens, happy men. 
 fttu. Lookemoe. 
 Ptf.You fee thu conBuence.this great flood of Tj/ltors 
 I hauein this rough woikf,fhap'd out aroan 
 Whom this beneath world doth embrace nd hugge 
 With^mpleft entertainment -.My free dtifi 
 Halts not particularly, but moues it felfc 
 In a wide Sea of wax, no leuell'd malice 
 l/ifccls one comma in the courfe 1 hold. 
 But flies snfaglf flighr, bold.andforihon, 
 Leading no Tracl behinde. 
 
 Pitin. Howfh!l I vnderftandyou? 
 Peei. 1 will vnbouli to you. 
 You fee how all Conditions, how all Mindet, 
 As well of glib and flipp'ry Creatures, as 
 OfGraueand auflerc qualitie, tender downe 
 Their feruice* to Lord Timan :hislrgePottune, 
 Vpon his good and gracious Nature hanging, 
 Subdues and properties to his loue and tendance 
 A1J fortt of hearts; yea.from the glalTe-fac'dPlatterer 
 To Aftrtn*iiu, that tew things loues better 
 Then to abhorre himfelfe ; euen hee drops downe 
 The knee before him, and rtumes in peace 
 Moft rich in Tiimnt nod. 
 
 P*i*. I fw ihem fpeake together. 
 Poet. Sir.I hauevpon ahighandpleafanthJH 
 'Fwgn'dFortune to be thron'd. 
 The Bsfe o'th'Mount 
 
 Is rank'd with all defertj, all kinde of Natures 
 That labour on the bofome of this Sphere, 
 To propagate thf u ftstes ; among'ft them all, 
 Whofe eyes are on this Soueraigne Lady fixt, 
 One do J perfonate of Lord Ta*~> frame, 
 Whom Fortune with her luory hand wafts to her, 
 Whole prefen t giace, toprefent Qaues and feruants 
 Tranflaiet his Riuaja. 
 
 F** Tjjconceyq'd.tofcop* 
 ThU Throne .this Fortonc.and this Hill me thinkw 
 
 With 
 
Ti'w of Athens. 
 
 81 
 
 W ith one roan becken'd from the refl below, 
 owing hit head agamft the fteepy Mount 
 
 climbe hii happinefTejWould be well expreft 
 
 1 our Condition. 
 
 Pttt. NaySir.butheateineon: 
 11 thole which were his Fellowes bur oflate, 
 ome better then his valew ; onthe momenc 
 olio\v his flrtdes, his Lobbies fill with tendance, 
 sine SacrihViall whifpenngs io his ene, 
 .lake Sacred euen hi: flyrrop, and through bim 
 ~ cinke the free Ayte. 
 
 ?*m. I marry, what oft hefe? 
 
 Ptet. WhenFortune in her (hift and cHmge of mood 
 piKv.es dovne her latebeloued ;.aJI his Dfpendancs 
 V hich labour cl afcer him to theMountatnei top, 
 ~"uen on their knees and hand, let him fit downe, 
 Jot one accompanying his declining foot. 
 
 P*i*. T'S common : 
 
 houfand moraHPaintines I can (hew, 
 
 at (lull demonftnic thefe quicke bloww of Fortunes, 
 Aote pregnantly then words. Yet you do wll , 
 ^ fliew Lord Tflawr.chn roeane eyes haue feene 
 'he foot aboue the head. 
 
 Trmtf 'tit found. 
 
 Rater Lord Timm, addrtflingbimfilfc cvrtftuflj 
 tomfrj Surer. 
 
 rm. Imprifon'd is he, fay you ? 
 Wef. Imy good Lord, fiue Talents it his debt, 
 iis meancs mott fhoi t, his Creditors moft ftraitc: 
 four Honourable Letter he deflrcs 
 To thofe haue (hut him vp, which failing, 
 ""eriodshis comfort, 
 
 r,m. Noble fMtNfev.wcU: 
 am not of that Feather , to (hake off 
 tfy Friend when hemuftueedc me. I do know him 
 A Gentleman,thai well deferues a helpe, 
 Which he fliall haue. lie pay the debt, and free him. 
 
 *Tcf. Your Lotdfaip cuet bindes him. 
 
 Tim. Commend me to him,! will fend his rtnfome, 
 And being enfranchized bid him come to me j 
 Tis not enough to helpc iheFeeblc vp, 
 But to fupporthim after. Fare you well. 
 
 Mf. All happinefle to your Honor. Exit 
 
 Enters* old Atbtnino. 
 
 Oldm L ord T'tmtm ,heare me fpeakc. 
 
 TIM. Freely good Father. 
 
 Oldm. Thou haft Struant nam'd Lucilim. 
 
 T,m. F haue fo: What ofhim? 
 
 Oldm. Moft Noble Timan, call th man before thce. 
 
 Tim. Attends he hecre, or no? Lu&Suif. 
 
 I-MC Heere at your Lordfhips fetuice. 
 
 Oldm. This Fellow Iwere.L.Trww, this thy Creature 
 By night frequents my houfe. I am a man 
 That from my firfi haoebeene inclin'd to thrift, 
 And my efbtc deferues an Heyr* roote rau'd, 
 Then one which holds a Trencher. 
 
 T<m. Well -.what further? 
 Old. One otie|y Daughter haue I, no Kin fife, 
 On whom J may conferee what I haue got : 
 TheMaidijftre,aWyoungeft for a Bride, 
 And I hau bred her at my deeteft coft 
 In Qualities of the beft. Thii man of thine 
 Attempts her loue : I prythee (Noble Lord) 
 
 oyne with me to forbid him her refort, 
 4y felfe haue (poke in vaine. 
 Tan. Themanisboneft. 
 Oldm. Therefore he will be Taiwt, 
 ^is honefty rewards him in u felfe. 
 t muftnot beare my Daughter. 
 Tim. Does (he lone him > 
 Oldm. She isyongandapt : 
 Our owne precedent pa(Tions do inflrud V5 
 A^hat leutcies in youth. 
 Tin. loue you the Maid? 
 Luc. I my good Lord.and fhe acceptof it. 
 Oldm. If in h Marriage my confent be miffing, 
 call the Gods to witneffe, 1 will choofe 
 tfmeheyre from fonh the Beggers of the world, 
 AnddifpofTefieherall. 
 
 T"i. How fhall fhe be endowed, 
 f fh be mated with an eqaall Huiband ? 
 Otdm. Three Talents on theprefent ; in future, all 
 Ttm. This Gentleman of mine 
 Hathferu'dmelong: 
 
 To build hisTortane.J willftrainealinle, 
 : or 'tis a Bond in men. due him thy Daughter, 
 What you beHow, in him He counterpoize, 
 And make him weigh with her. 
 Oldm. MoftNobleLord, 
 awne me to this your Honour, fhe U hit. 
 
 Tim My hindtothee, 
 Mine Honour on my promife. 
 
 Luc. Humbly I thanke your Lordthip, newer may 
 That ftaee or Fortune fall into my keeping, 
 Which is not owed to you. Exi 
 
 Part. Vouchfafe my Labour, 
 And longliue your Lordfhip. 
 
 'Tim. I thanke you, you (h>il hesre from me anon : 
 Co not away. What haue you there, myFnend ? 
 P*n. ApceceofPaiming.which Idobefeech 
 Your J.ordfhip to accept. 
 
 Tim. Painting is welcome. 
 The painting is almoft theNaturall man : 
 ForfmceDilnonorTraftifkes wuhmansNaturf, 
 He is but out-fide : Thefe Penfil'd Figures *tc 
 Euen fuch as they giue out. I like your worke, 
 And you fhall finde I like it ; Waite attendance 
 Till you hearc further from me. 
 N/n. The Gods preferue ye. 
 Tim. Well fare youGentleman :giuemeyotirbaoc 
 We muft needs dine together: fir youi leweli 
 HathfufTered nder praifr. 
 
 Ifwtl. What roy Lord, difptaife ? 
 Tim. A metre ficiety of Commendations, 
 If 1 (hould pay you for't as 'tis extold, 
 It would T nek w roe quite. 
 
 /rvtl. My Lord, 'tis rated 
 
 As thofe which fell would giue : but you well know, 
 Things of like vale w diffrringin the Owners, 
 Arc prizxd by their Maflers . Beleeu't deeie Lord, 
 You.mend the Iwell by the wearing it. 
 
 Tim. Wellmock'd. E*ttr Joirammui. 
 
 Mtr. No my good Lord.he fpeke j cocaoion too 
 Which all men fpcake with him. 
 
 Ttm. Lookewhocoroesheete.willyoubechid? 
 Jneei. Wcc'l beate with your Lordlhip. 
 Mer. Hee'l fprc none. 
 Tim. Good morrow to thec, 
 Gen 
 
Timon of A 
 
 Apt. Till I b gemle.ftay tbou for thy good morrow. 
 When tbou art Timw dogge,and thefeKoaoes boncfl. 
 
 Tim. Why doft tbou call them Knaocs, tbou koow'ft 
 them not < 
 
 Ape. A re they not Athenians? 
 
 Tim. Yet. 
 
 Apt. Thn I repent nor. 
 
 lew. Youknowme,-4p*M> 
 
 Aft. Thouknow'ft ldo,J eslfdiheebythy ruroe. 
 
 Tim. Thou art pioud>*piMM? 
 
 Apr. Of nothing fo much.as that I am not like Time* 
 
 Tin. Whether art going? 
 
 Ape. To knockeout an honefl Athenians braines. 
 
 Tim. That's a deed thou't dye for. 
 
 tsipt. Right.if doing nothing be death by th'Law. 
 
 Tim. How lik'fttbou this p]&ute Apewa*tial 
 
 Ape. The beft,for the innocence. 
 
 Tim. Wrought he not well that painted it, 
 
 Ape. He wrought better that made the Painter, and 
 yet he'jbut a filthy peeccof woike. 
 
 P&in. Y'areaDogge. 
 
 Apt. Thy Mothers of my generation : what's (he,lf I 
 beaDogge? 
 
 Tim. Wilt dine with me Apemaaturl 
 
 Ape. No: I eate not Lords, 
 
 Tim. And thou (hould'ft.thoud'ft anger Ladiw. 
 
 Ape. O they eate Lords j 
 So they come by great bellies. 
 
 Tint- That'ra lafcioious apprehenfion. 
 
 Ape, So, tfiou appr ehend'ft it, 
 Take it for thy labour. 
 
 Tim. How doft thou like this leweil, Apementtul 
 
 Ape. Not fo well as plain.dea!ing,which wii not caft 
 a man a Doit. 
 
 Tim. What doft thou thinke 'tis worth? 
 
 Aft. Not worth my thinking. 
 How now Poet ? 
 
 Poet. How now Philofopher ? 
 
 Aft. Thoolyeft. 
 
 Paeti Art not one? 
 
 Ape. Yes. 
 
 Poet. Then I lye nor. 
 
 Ape. Art not a Poet f 
 
 Poet. Yes. 
 
 Ape. Then thou lyeft : 
 
 lookeinthylaft worke, where thoa Sufi fegin'd him a 
 worthy Fellow. 
 
 Poet. That's notfeign'd, he is fo. 
 
 Ape. Yesheis worthy of chef ,and to py thee for thy 
 labour. He that louci to be flattered,!* worthy o'th flat- 
 terer. Heauens.that 1 were a Lord. 
 
 Tim. What wouldft do then Apemanttttt 
 
 Ape. E'neas Apemantut docs ncwvhate a Lord with 
 my heart. 
 
 Ttm. What thy felfe t 
 
 Ape. I. 
 
 Tim. Wherefore? 
 
 Ape. That I had no angry wit to be a Lord. 
 Art not thou a Merchant ) 
 
 Mtr, I ApewMiitu. 
 
 Ape. Traffick confound thee.ifthe Gods will not. 
 
 Mer. IfTraffickedoit, the Gods do it, 
 
 Ape. TrsfEckei thy God,8c thy God confound thee. 
 Trumpet founds. Enser a Mee*ger. 
 
 Thn. What Trumpets that t 
 
 Mef. *T is Aleibmdft t anA fome cwenry Horfe 
 
 AH of Companion/hip. 
 
 Tan. Pray entmainetrieffl.ghje them guide to vs. 
 You nvjft needs dine with me : go not y ouhencc 
 Till I haue thank t you : when dinners done 
 Shew me thi* peece, I a'm ioyfull of your fight*. 
 
 Enter AlefaJei with the reft. 
 Moft welcome Sir. 
 
 .^p*. So/oj their Aches contract, and flerue your 
 fupple ioynts : that there (hould bee fniall loue amongnl 
 thefe fw*et Knauej, and all this Curtefie. The ftraine of 
 mans bred out into Baboon and Monkey. 
 
 MoH h 
 
 Ale. Sir.vou haue fau'd my longin^andj feed 
 H hungerly on your fight. 
 Tim. Right welcome Sir: 
 
 Ere we depatt, weel fhare a bounteous time 
 In different pleafurcs. 
 Pry you let vs in. 
 
 Extant, 
 
 i. Lord 
 
 Apt. Tirnetobehoneft. 
 I That time feruesftill. 
 
 Ape. The moft accurfed thoa that ftill oroitft it. 
 a Tbou an going to Lord Timmi Feaft. 
 Af. I, co fee meate fill Knaues.and Winehect fooles. 
 ^ Farthee well , farthee well, . 
 Ape. Thou.art a Foole to bid me farewell twice. 
 * Why Apfinatitut ? 
 
 Ape. Should^ hauekept oocto thy felfe, forli 
 to giue thee none. 
 
 1 Hangthy felfe. 
 
 Aft. No 1 will do nothing at thy bidding 
 M ake thy requefts to thy Friend. 
 
 2 A way vnpeaceable Dogge, 
 Or He fpurne the^ hence. 
 
 c//p*. I willBye like a dogge^heheeles 
 
 i Hee's oppofite to humanity. 
 Comes (hall we in; 
 
 And cade Lord 7Vw bountie : he out-goes 
 The verie heart of kindnefle. 
 
 i He powrcs it oar : flutm the God of Gold 
 It but his Steward : no meede but he repayes 
 Sent nfold aboue it felfe : No guirc to him, 
 But breeds the giuer a returne : .exceeding 
 All vfe of quittance. 
 
 i Th e Nobleft mindehe carries^ 
 That'tuer gouern'd roan. 
 
 i Long may he liae in Fortunes. Shall we in? 
 He keepe you Coropany. Exeunt. 
 
 ffelyts Fl*?i l<wd Mufckg. 
 
 A great Banquet feru'dtn : andtken, Enter Lard Tt,nm t the 
 Statet,tbe Athenian Lordt t fentifitu which Timonrt- 
 detntdfromprifon. Thm comes Grafting after dl Ape. 
 maittu difcmientedlj like bun felfe. 
 
 Ventig. Moft honoured Timon, 
 It hath pleas'd the Gods to remember my Fathers age, 
 And call him to long peace : 
 He is gone happy,and has left me rich i 
 Then, as in gmefull Vemie I am bound 
 To your free heart, I do returne thofe Talents 
 Doubled with thsnkes and feruice, from whofe helpe 
 I deriu'd )>bertie. 
 
 Ttm. Obynomeanes, 
 Honeft yeniig&t : You miftake roy loac, 
 
Igane it freely euer, and cher'snone 
 
 Can truely fay he giues, if he receives : 
 
 If out betters play at that garae.we muft not dare 
 
 To imitate them : faults chat are rich are fairs. 
 
 Vftt. ANoblefprrit. 
 
 7iw.Nay my Lords,Cercmony was but deuis'd at firft 
 To fetagloffe on fajnt deeds,hoilow welcomes, 
 Recanting goodneflc, forty ere 'tis (howne: 
 Bat whcce there htrue fnendftiip.there needs none. 
 Pray (it/nore welcome are ye to my Fortunes, 
 Then myTorttmes to me. 
 
 i. Lori. My Lord.we tlwaies hsueconfeftit. 
 
 jifr. Hobo, confcft it/Handg'dit?Haneyoanot/ 
 
 Ti/m. O siptnaattH,yo\i are welcome. 
 
 jiftr. No: You (hall not make me welcome: 
 I come to haue thec thruft rue ouc of doores. 
 
 779. Fk, th'art a cbuile, ye haue got a humour there 
 Does not become a man, 'tis much coo blame 
 They dy my Lords/r4/rw brvnit tft, 
 But yood man is verie angrie. 
 Go,!et him haue a Table by himfelfe : 
 for be does neither affedi cowpanie, 
 Nor is be fit for't indeed. 
 
 4ptr. Let me ftay at thine apperill Trmo, 
 I come to obferue, I giue thee warning on't. 
 
 Tim. 1 take no hccde of thee :Thart an jfibeviA*, 
 therefore welcome : I my felfe would haue no power, 
 prythec let my tneate make thee filent. 
 jfffr. I fcome thy meate, 'twould choake me for 1 
 (bould nere flatter thee. Oh you Gods! What a number 
 of men eats Timm t and he fees 'em not ? It greeues me 
 to fee fo many dip there meate in one mans blood, and 
 all the madoeife is/nc checres them vp too. 
 1 wonder men dare uuft themfelues with men. 
 .Me thinks they fhould enuite them without kniues, 
 Good for there meate.and fafer for their liues. 
 There's much example for't.the fellow that fits next him. 
 now parts bread with him.pledges the breath of him in 
 a diuided .draught : is the readied roan to kill him. Tas 
 beene proued, if I were a huge man Ifhould feare to 
 drioke.at meales, leaft they fhouid fp;c my wind-pipes 
 dangerous noate*,great men (bould driokc with haruefle 
 on their throaces. 
 
 Tim. My Lord in heart : and let the health go touni 
 i. Lord. Let it flow this way my good Loid. 
 Jftr . Flow this way? A.braue fellow. He keepes his 
 tides well, thofe healths will make thee and ihy Rate 
 lookciU ( 7*N. 
 
 Heere's that which is too weake to bea finper, 
 Honefl water .which nere left man iWmire : 
 This and mv food are equals, there's no ods, 
 Peafts are to proud to giue thanks to the Gods. 
 
 iUtt no pelft, 
 Ifrtrjftr no m* but mjfclfe t 
 GrtMttlmtj ntHtr frotufofond, 
 Ttr*ftm<moakuOtbor "Send. 
 Ort Hor/at for her weeping, 
 Or a Doggt \k*t feaner*jUtfiM , 
 Or 4 kteper vitb mj frteJomt f 
 Or y friends iflfivtld net* 'em. 
 
 jitnen . Soffit teo't ; 
 
 Richmeii fit, and f eu rtt t 
 Much good dich t 
 
 , youc hearts in the field now. 
 
 Alct. My heart Is euer at your feruice.my Lord. 
 
 Tito. You had rather beaia breakefaft of Enemies, 
 then dinner of Friends. 
 
 jilc. So they were bleeding new my Lord there's no 
 meat like 'em, 1 could wiftt my bet! friend at fuch aFeaf^ . 
 
 4ptr. Would all thofe Flatterers were thine Enemies 
 then, that rhcQthoumighi'ft kill 'em ;& bid me to 'em. 
 
 I . Ltrd. Might we but haue that happlneffe my Lord, 
 that you would once vfe our hearts, whereby we might 
 rxpreflc fome part of our zeale*, we fheuld thinke out 
 fclues for euer perfefl. 
 
 TtmoH. Oh no doubt my good Friends, but theGods 
 themfelues haue prouided thai I (hall haue much htlpe 
 from you: how had you bcenemy Friends elfe. Why 
 haue you that chat itablc title fiom thoufands ? Did not 
 you chiefely belong to my heart?! haue told more of 
 yob to my felfe, then you can with modeflic fpcake in 
 your ownebehalfc. And thus farre I confirme you. O h 
 youGod(thlokc!,)what need we haue any 1 fiends; if 
 we (hou)d nere haue need of 'em ? They were the moft 
 necdlcflc Creatures liuing; (houidwe nere haue vfe for 
 'em ? And would moft referable fweete In^ruments 
 hong vp in Cafci,that keepes there founds to them- 
 feiues. Why Ihjue often wi(ht my felfe poorer, that 
 1 might come neerer to you : we are borne to do bene- 
 fits. And what better or properer can wecallourowne, 
 then the riches of our Friends ? Oh what a precious com- 
 fort 'tis, to haue fo many like Brothers commanding 
 one anothers Fortunes. Oh ioycs, e'ne made away rr't 
 can be borne .-mine cies cannot hold out waterme thinks 
 to forget theirFaults. I drinke to you. 
 
 *4f<r. Thou weep'ft to make them drinke, Tuam. 
 
 i.Lord. loy had the like conception in our cie, 
 And at that mflaru, like a babe fprung vp. 
 
 jAftr. HO, ho: I laugh to thinke thai babeabaflard 
 
 l-lard. Ipromifeyoumy Lord you mou'dnte rnnch. 
 
 jftr. Much. 
 
 utt t with 
 
 Swni Tlickft. 
 
 Tim. What roeanes that Trumpe? How now < 
 
 Enur Servant. 
 
 Scr. Pleafe you my Lord, there are certaine Ladies 
 ICoftdefiroos of admittance. 
 
 Tin. Ladies? what are their wth ? 
 Scr. There comes with them a fore-runner my Lord, 
 which beates that office,to fignific their plcaforcs. 
 -.(pray let them be admitted. 
 
 Enter C*fidwitbtbnMukl<fLa&et. 
 
 Corp. Haile fo thee worthy T>*" and to all that of 
 his Bountlet tafteuhe fiue beft Sences cknowledge chee 
 their Patron,and come freely to gratulate thypJentiou* 
 bofome. 
 
 There taft,toucb all pleas'd from thy Table rife: 
 They onely now comebut to Feaft thine eies- 
 
 Tima. They'r-wecomcall, let 'errl haue kind adroit, 
 tanee. Mufickc make their welcome. 
 
 Int. You fee my Lord, how ample y 'are belou'd. 
 
 Aftr. Hoy day, 
 
 What a fweepe of vanitie come; this way. 
 They dauncc? They are md women, 
 
 gg* Lik 
 
Like Madneflc if the glory of this life, 
 
 AS this porope fhewes co a little oyle and roote. 
 
 Wetiukeour feluesFooles, to deport our fcluet, 
 
 And fpcnd our Flatteries, to drinke thofe men, 
 
 Vpon whofc Age we voyde it Tp ageo 
 
 With poyfonous Spight andEnuy. 
 
 Who Hues, that's not dcpraucd , or depraues ; 
 
 Who dyes, that bearcs not.one fpurne to their graues 
 
 Of their Friends guift : 
 
 I fhould feare, thofe that dance before me now, 
 
 Would one day ftampc vpon me : Tas bene done, 
 
 Men (hut their doores againfl a fetting Sunne. 
 
 Tbt Lords rife from Table, with much tdormg tfTinu>n l md 
 tofht* their louet, e*chfigte etu an Amaz^i^tadall 
 Dance , mt *itb women, a hfuejhauie or two to the 
 
 Tim. You haue done our pleafures 
 Much grace (faire Ladies) 
 Set a faire fafhion on our entertainment, 
 Which was not halfe Co beautiful!, and kinde : 
 You haue added worth vntoo't, and luftcr, 
 Andentertain'd me with mine owne deuice. 
 larntothankeyoufor't. 
 
 j Lard, My Lord you take vs euen at the bcft. 
 
 yf/wrJakh for vhe woift is fihhy , and would not hold 
 taking, I doubt m. 
 
 Tim. Ladies, there is an idle banquet attends you, 
 Pleafe you to difpofe your felucs. 
 
 AK La. Moft thankfully,my Lord. fxtunt. 
 
 Ton. FUuita. 
 
 Tla. My Lord. 
 
 Tim. The little Caiket.bring me hither. 
 
 FU. Yes.myLord. More lewels yet I 
 There is no eroding him in' humor, 
 Elfe I {hould tell him well, y faith I fhould ; 
 When all's fpent,liec'ld be croft then.and he could . 
 Tis pitty Bounty had not eyes behinde, 
 That roan might nc're be wretched for his minde N Exit. 
 
 l Ltrd. Where be our men ? 
 
 Ser. Heerc my Lord,in readmefle. 
 
 -Lord. OurHorfes. 
 
 Tim. O my Friends : 
 
 I haue one word to fay to you . Lookeyou, my good L. 
 I muft intreat you honour me fo much, 
 As to aduance this leweil,accept it,and weare It, 
 Kinde my Lord. 
 
 i Lord. I am fo farre already in your guifts. 
 
 An. So are we all. 
 
 r.ter & Servant. 
 
 Ser. My Lordtberc are certain* Nobles of the Senate 
 newly alighted, and come to vific you. 
 
 Jim. They arc fairely welcome. 
 Inter Ila*hu. 
 
 Fit. Ibefccch yourHonor.vouchfafemca word, it 
 does concerne you neere. 
 
 Tim. Neere ? why then another time lie heare thee. 
 I prythee let's be prouided to (hew them entertainment. 
 
 FU* I fcaxfc know how. 
 
 Enter Another Servant. 
 
 Ser. May it pleafe your Honor ^.ordLw<w 
 (Outof his fre* loue) hath prefented to you 
 FoureMilke-white Horfes, trapt in Siluer. 
 
 Tim. I fhll accept them fcireiy : let thel^efeou 
 B worthily entettiin'd. 
 
 Enter t third Sertttutt. 
 How now ? What newe t 
 
 j .Str . Plea/ey ou my Lord, that honourable Gentle- 
 man Lord LacttSfu , entreats your companie to morrow, 
 to hunt with him, and ha's fent your Honour two brace 
 ofGrey -hounds. 
 
 Tim, lie hunt with him, 
 Arid let them be receiu'd, not without faire Reward. 
 
 Flo. What will this come to? 
 He commands vs to prouide, and giue great guifts, and 
 
 all out of an empty Coffer : 
 Nor will be know his Putfe.or yeeld me this, 
 TP (hew him what a Begger his heart 11, 
 Being of no power to make his wi(hcs good. 
 His promtfes fiye fo beyond his date, 
 That what hefpeaks is all in debe.heows for cu'ry wrrd: 
 He is fo kipde,that he now payes intereft for't; 
 His Land's put to theirBookes. Well, would J . -.i? 
 Gently put out ofOffice.beforel wereforc'd r it.- 
 Happier ii lie that has no friend to feede, 
 Then fuch that do e'ne Enemies exceede,. 
 I bleed inwardly for myJLord. i'xit 
 
 Tim. You doyour (clues much wrong, 
 You bate too much of your owne merits. 
 Herre my Lord,attifle.of our Loue. 
 
 3 Lard. With more then common thaokes 
 I will receyue it. 
 
 $.Lctrd. O he's the very fotlle of Bounty 
 
 T'.m, And now I remember my Lord,you gaue good 
 words the other day of a Bay Courfer 1 rod on. Ti ) oun 
 bccaufeyoulik'd it. 
 
 i.L.Oh.lbrfcechyou pardon rnec.my Lord, in that. 
 
 Tim. You msy take my word my Lord : I know no 
 man can iuflly praife, but what he does affed. I weighe 
 my Friends affection with mine owne: lie tell you true, 
 He call to you. 
 
 All Lor. O none fo welcome. 
 
 Tim I take all, and your feuerall vifitations 
 So kinde to heart, 'tis not enough to giue . 
 Me thinkes, J could deale Kingdomcs to rnylPriends, 
 Andnerebewearie. Alcibitdes, 
 Thou an a Soldiour, therefore (iidomerich, 
 It comes in Charuie to thee : for all thy liumg 
 Is mong'ft the dead i and ail the Lands thou haft 
 Lye in apitchtfield. 
 
 Ale. l.defil'dLand.myLord. 
 
 I .Lord. We are fo vertuoufly bound. 
 
 Tim. And fo am I to you. 
 
 i.Lortl. So infinitely endeer'd. 
 
 Tim. All to you. Lights, more Lights. 
 
 i Lord. The beft of Happines,Honor, and Fortunes 
 Kcepe with you Lord Timen. 
 
 Tim. Ready for his^riends. fxenat2^rdt 
 
 Aper. What a colics heere, feruing ofbeckes.and iut. 
 ting out ofburnmes. Idoubt whether their Legges be 
 worth the fummes that are giuen for 'em. 
 FriendJhipi full of dregges, 
 
 Me thinkes falfe heafts,fhould neuerhaue found legges. 
 Thus honeftpooles lay out rheir wealth on Curtfies. 
 
 Tim. Now Aptrau*tiu(i( thou wert not fullen) 
 I would be good to thee. 
 
 Aptr. No, He nothing ; for if I (hould be brib'd too, 
 there would be none left to raiic vponthee.and then thou 
 wouldft finoc the fatter, Thou g/u'ft fo f long TimtH (I 
 feare me) thou wih giue away thy felfc in paper fhortly. 
 Whit needs thefeTcafts^ooiprs, and Vaine-glories t 
 
Ttmon of Athens, 
 
 Tw. Nay.and you begin to taile on Societie once, I 
 _m fworne not to giue regard to you. Fareweii,& come 
 with better Muficke. Sxit 
 
 Apr. So : Thou wilt not beare mee now. thou (halt 
 01 then. Ue Jocke thy heauen from thee M 
 Oh that mens eares fhould be 
 To Counfeil deafe, but not to Flatterie. xn 
 
 Eater a Senator. 
 
 Sen. And late fiue ihoufand : to f^Mrre and to tjulere 
 He owes nine thoufand, befidcs my former futnme, 
 
 tVhich makes it fiue and twenty. Still in motion 
 Of raging wade.' it cannot hold, it will not. 
 
 f 1 want Gold, fteale but a bggers Dogge, 
 And giue it Ttmon, why theDogge coins Gold 
 
 f I would fell my Horfe.and buy twenty moe 
 
 Jecter then be ; why giue my Horfe to Tnn*i. 
 Aske nothing, giue it him. it Poles me flraighc 
 .nd able Horfes : No Porter at his gate, 
 
 luc rather one that (miles. ami ftill inuites 
 All that pafie by. It cannot hold, no reafon 
 
 ^an found his Rate in fafety. Caphii hoa, 
 
 "*phu I by. 
 
 Ca. Heere fir.what is your pleafure. 
 
 Sen . Get on your cloake,& haft you to Lord Tmian, 
 mportune him for my Moneyes, be not ceaft 
 With flight deniall ; nor then filcnc'd, when 
 Commend me to your Mafter.and the Cap 
 >layes in the right hand, thus : but tell him, 
 My Vfes cry to me ; I muft ferue my turne 
 Out of mine owne, his dayes and times are paft, 
 And my reliances on his frafted dates 
 tfaue fmii my credit. I loue.and honour him, 
 Jut muft not breake my backe, to heale his ringer, 
 immediate are my needs, and my releefe 
 Vlirft not be toft and turn'd to me in words, 
 But finde fupply immediate. Get you gone, 
 Put on a inoft importunate afpeft, 
 A vifage of demand : for I do feare 
 When euery Feather ftickes in his owne wing, 
 Lord Ttfnon will be left a naked g uli, 
 Which flaJhci now a Phoenix, get you gone. * 
 
 Ca. I go fir. 
 
 Sen. 1 go fir? 
 
 Take the Bonds along with you, 
 And haue the dates in. Come. 
 
 Ca. I will Sir. 
 
 Sen. Go. 
 
 enter Steward,itb maty billet in bis hand. 
 Stew. No care, no flop, fo fenfelefle of expence, 
 That he will neither know how to maintaine it, 
 *Jor ceafe his flow of Riot. Takes no accompc 
 iow things go from him,norrefume no care 
 .)* what is to continue: neuerminde, 
 i.Vz$ to be fo vnwife, to be fo kinde. 
 What (hall be done, he will not heare, till fecle : 
 I muft be round with htm, now he comes from hunting, 
 Fye,fie,fie,fie. 
 
 , ,. 
 
 C.*f. Good men Varro : what, you come for money? 
 Var. I'tnotyoutbufine(Tetoo^ 
 
 C*f It is.and your 
 Ifd. Itisfo. 
 
 Cap. Would we were all difcharg'd, 
 
 T-r. Ifeweie, 
 
 Cp. Heere comes the Lord. 
 
 Enur Taomjmd hit Traine, 
 
 Tat- So foone as dinners done,wee'l forth agalne 
 UjJUtiMu, With me, what is your will? 
 
 Cap. My Lordjheere is a note of certaine duet. 
 
 Tim. Dues? whence are you? 
 
 Cof. Of Athens heere.my Lord. 
 
 Tim. Go to my Steward. 
 
 Cttf. Pleafeityour Lotdfhip,he hath put me otf 
 To the fucceffion of new dayes this moneth ; 
 My Maftcr is awak'd by great Occafion, 
 To call vpon his owne, and humbly prayes you, 
 That with your other Noble parts.y ou'l fuice, 
 In giuing him his right. 
 
 Tim. Mine honeft Friend. 
 I prythee but repaire to me next rooming. 
 
 Cap. Nay, good my Lord. 
 
 Tint. Containc thy fctfe.good Friend. 
 
 V*r. One furroei (eruant, rny good Lord. 
 
 ffid From Jf4rt,hc humbly prayes your fpeedy pay- 
 ment, 
 
 C*p. If you did know my Lord,my Marters wants. 
 
 Vtr. Twas due on forfeytute my Lord,fixe weekes 
 and pad. 
 
 l/i. Your Steward puts me ortmy Lord,and I 
 Am fentexpreffely to your Lord(hip. 
 
 Tint. Giue me breath : 
 I do befeech you good my Lords keepe on, 
 IlewaitevponyouinBantly. Come hither . pray you 
 How goes the world, that I am thus encountred 
 With clamorous demand* of debt, broken Bonds, 
 And the detention of long dace due debts 
 Againftmy Honor? 
 
 Stftf. Plcafe you Gentlemen, 
 The time is vnagreeable to this b ufmefTe : 
 Your importunacie ceafe, (ill after dinner, 
 That I may make his Lordfliip vnderftand: 
 Wherefore you are not paid . 
 
 Tim. Do fo my Fr tends ,fee them well entenain'd. 
 
 Stew. Pray draw necre. Exit. 
 
 Enter Afemantm andFoole. 
 
 Caph. Stay.ftay, here comes the Foole with ^feman- 
 tiu, let's ha fome fport with 'em. 
 
 far. Hang him.hee'l abufe vs. 
 
 Ifid. A plague vpon him doggr. 
 
 rr. How dofl Foole? 
 
 A^e. Doft Dialogue with thy (hadow? 
 
 Y*r. J fpeakenottothee. 
 
 Aft. No 'tis to thy felfe. Come away. 
 
 //. There's the Foole hangs on your backe already. 
 
 Aft. Nothouftand'ft Angle, th'art not on him yet. 
 
 fy. Where's the Foole now t 
 
 Aft- HeUflask'dchequeftion. Poore Rogues, and 
 Vfurers men, Bauds betweene Gold and want. 
 
 A I. 
 
 Aft. A(Tes. 
 
 Ail. Why? 
 
 *sipt. That you ask me what you are, & do not know 
 your fclues. Speake ro 'em Foole. 
 
 Ffole. How do you Gentlemen? 
 
 All. Gnmcrcies good Foole: 
 How does your Miftris ? 
 
Timon of Athens. 
 
 foU. She's c'rte, fatting on wiwr to fcalM<uhChi- 
 ken* as you are. Would we could fee you at Corinth. 
 Ape. Good, Gramercy. 
 
 Enter Page. 
 
 fW. Looke you.heere cornel my Matters Page. 
 Paff. Why how now Capcaine? what do you in this 
 wife Company. 
 How doft thou Sipfrmamuj} 
 
 Aft. Would I had a Rod in my mouth, that I might 
 anfwer thee profitably 
 
 Hiy . Prythee Apfmantiu reade me the fiiperfcriptj- 
 ooofthcfe Letter*, I koo w not which is which. 
 dp*- Canft not read ? 
 Ptgt No. 
 
 ^4f There will liile Learning dye then that day thou 
 art hang'd. This it to Lord Timon, th'u to AlcibuuLei.Go 
 thou w&'t borne a Ba flrd, and thou t dye a Bawd. 
 
 P<if- Thou was c whclpt aDogge, and thou (halt 
 frmimaDoggesdeath. 
 Anfwernot, I am gone,. Exit 
 
 Afe. ETnefo thou out-runft Grace, 
 Foole I will co with you to Lord Timmt. 
 fad*. Will you leaje me there ? 
 Aft. IfTnwftay at home. 
 You three ferue three Vfurers ? 
 AH, I would they (et u'd ?$. 
 Aft. So would I : 
 
 As good a tricke as euer Hangman feru'd Tneere. 
 fooit. Are you three Vfurers men ? 
 All. 1 Foole. 
 
 Tool*. I ihinke-no Vfurer, but h's a Poole to hit Ser- 
 uaru. My Miftr is is one, and I am her Foole : when men 
 ccnte to borrow of your Matters, they approach fadly, 
 and go av/ay merry : but they enter my Mailers houfe 
 merrily .and go away facily. Tnrcafon of this ? 
 far. I could render one. 
 
 Ap. Do it then, that we may account the* a Whore- 
 mafter, *ml a Knaue. which notwithstanding thou (halt 
 be no lefle eftecmcd. 
 
 r*n. What u a Whoremafter Foole? 
 Tooit. AFoole in goodcloathes, and fomrihing like 
 thee. Til fpirit,fomenme t'appeares like a Lotd.fom- 
 time like a Lawyer, Sometime like a Philofopher, with 
 two ftonesmoe then ' artificial) one. Heeisveii* often 
 likea Knight; and generally Jnell fhapes that man goes 
 vp and downe in, from fourefcore to thirteen, this {pint 
 vvalknln. 
 
 V<n. Thou art not altogether a Foole: 
 JFoc'r. Nor thou altogether a Wife man, 
 AimiKh foolerieas Ihaue.fo much wmhou bck'ft. 
 Afe. Th anfwcr might hauc become Afe 
 Aft Afide.afwlejKeTe tomes Lord Ttmen. 
 
 Aft. Come with me(Foole)<ome. 
 
 F(t. I do not alwayei follow Lourr, elder Brother, 
 aid Woman, fometime the Phllofopner. 
 - Stew. Pray you walkeneere, 
 He fpeake with you anon. Sxemt. 
 
 Tim. You make me meruell wherefore ere tWi time 
 Had you not folly raidc my ftate before me, 
 That I might Co haue med. my expence 
 At I had Icaue of mcnt. 
 
 5;r^. You would not heare ms : 
 
 At many ley fures I propofe. 
 
 Trm. Go too: 
 
 Perchance fome tingle vantages you tooke 
 When my mdifpofition put you Dacke, 
 And that vnamneffe made your min'ifter 
 Thus to cxcuie your felfe. 
 
 '*w. O my good Lord, 
 At many times 1 brought in my aceompu, 
 Laid them before you, you would chrow them off, 
 And fay you found them in mine honefHe, 
 When for fome trifling prelent you hauc bid me 
 Returoe fo much, 1 haue fhookc my head, and wept i 
 Yea 'gainft th'Authoritie of m a nner,pray'd you 
 To hold your hand mote clofe: I did indure 
 "Not fildome, nor no flight checkes.when I hauc 
 Prompted you in the ebbe of your eftate, 
 And your great flow of dcbu ; my lou'd Lord, 
 Though you heart now (too late) y novweia time, 
 The fjreau-ft of yowr hauing.lackes a halfe, 
 To pay your prefect debts. 
 
 Tim. Let all my Land be fold. 
 Stew. Ti all engag'd, fome forfeyted and gone, 
 And what remainet wilt hardly flop tht mouth 
 Ofprcfentdufi; the future comes apace: 
 What dull defend the interim,and at length 
 Hew goes our reck'ning? 
 
 Tim, To Lacederrion did my Land extend. 
 Ste. O my good Lord.thr world is but a word. 
 Were it aUyouri, to giueit in a breath, 
 How quickcly were ii gone. 
 Tm. You tell me true. 
 
 Stew. If you fufpetl my Husbandry orFalfhood, 
 Call me befor th'exafteft Auditor*, 
 And fet me on the pr oofe. So the Godtbleffe me, 
 When all our Ofiici j haue beene oppreft 
 WnhnotoujFeeder,whenour Vau Its haue wept 
 With drunken fpilth of Wine ; when euety roome 
 Hath bla*'d with Lights, ancfbraidwUhMinftrtine, 
 1 haue myr d me to a waftcfull cockc, 
 And fet mine eyes at flow. 
 * Tim. Prythee no more. 
 
 Stn*. Heauens .haue 1 fsid , the bounty of this Lord 
 How many prodigal! biti haue Slaues and Pezams 
 Thi night engluited : who b not Timtnt, 
 Whet hcart.head. fword,forrc^neanes,but is L. Tmm 
 Great Tww.Noble,Worthy,RoyaU77)w.: 
 Ah, when the meanes arc gone, that buy this praife, 
 The breath i gone .whereof this oraifc ii made : 
 Feaft won, fsft loft ; one cloud ot Winter fhowres, 
 Thcfe flyes are coucht. 
 
 Tim. Come fermon me no farther. 
 NovillanousbaunryyethathpaR my heart; 
 Vnwifely, not ignobly haue I giuen. 
 Why doft thou weepc. canft thou the confciencelacke. 
 To thinke 1 fhall bcke friends : fecure thy heart, 
 If I would broach the veflels of my loue, 
 And try the argument of hearts, by borrowing, 
 Men,and,mens fortunes could 1 frankely vfe 
 A I can 'bid thee fpeake. 
 
 Stt. A(Turnce blefle your thoughts. 
 Tim And in fome fort thefe wants of mine art CPOWn* d, 
 That 1 account them blc/fings. For by thefe 
 ShH I trie Ft -ends. You /tell percetue 
 How you miftake my Fortunes ; 
 I am wealthie in my Friend*. 
 Within there, iLrnim,S*> &m ? 
 
 Entrr 
 
Safer three Strwntt. 
 
 &T. My Lord, my Lord. 
 
 Tnst. I will difpatch you feueraily . 
 You to Lord Lacim, to Lord Lvcttfoa you, I bunted 
 with his Honor to day; you to Serpro*n&, commend me 
 to their loues ; and I am proud fay, that my occafions 
 baoe found time to vfe 'em coward a iupply of rsony : let 
 the requeft be fifty Talents. 
 
 Flam. As you haue faid, my Lord. 
 
 Str*. Lord Z,r// and LmuHut ? Hurnh. 
 
 Tiff;. Go you fir to the Sena tots; 
 Of whom, cun to the States beft htrahh ; T haue 
 Defer u'd i bis Hearing : bid 'tm fend o'lh'inftsuit 
 A chouiand TaJems to rue. 
 
 Stu, 1 haue beene bold 
 (For that I knew it the mcft genera}) way) 
 To them, to vfe your Signet, and your Name, 
 But they do (bake their heads, and 1 am heere 
 No richer in reiume. 
 
 Tim. I s\ true? Can't be? 
 
 Staff. They anfwer in a ioynt and corpora*; voice* 
 That now they are at fall, want Tteatui e cannot 
 Do what they would, are forric you are Honourable, 
 Bui yet they could haue vviihc, they know not, 
 Something bath beeoe atnitTe ; a Noble Nature 
 May catch a wrench ; would all were well j cis pitry, 
 And fo intending other furious matters, 
 After diflaflefull lookCs ; and theft hard Fractions 
 With certaioe balfe-caps,and cold mouingnocb, 
 They froze me into Silence. 
 
 Too. You Gods reward diem: 
 Prytbeemanlookccheerely. TheCe old Feflowes 
 Haue their ingratitude in them Hereditary 
 Their blood is cak'd, 'tis cold, it fiidomenovfes, 
 Tis lacke of kindcly warmth, they are not khide > 
 And Nature,as it growessgame toward earth, 
 Is faibion'dibt the ionrney t dull and beany. 
 Go to Veyatddiui (prychee benot fad, 
 Thou art cruc.and honefr, ; Jngenioufly'I fpeake, 
 No blame belongs to thee : ) yevtiMttv lately 
 Baricd his Father, by whofe death bee's ftcpp'd 
 Into a great eftatc ; When he was poore, 
 Imprifon'd, and Jn fcarfitie of Friends, 
 1 clcci'd hio> with fiue Tatents : Greet biro from me,. 
 Bid HKD tuppofe, fotne good neceflicy 
 Tout hes his Friend, which cranes to be remembred 
 With thofe fiue Talents ; that had, giue't tbefeFctlowes 
 To whom 'tis inftantduc. Nen'r fpcske.or tbirtkt, 
 That Timaiu fortunes 'moog bis Friends can fiake. 
 
 Stew. I would I could not thinke it : 
 That thought is BountiesFoe ; 
 Being free it feife, it thiokes all others To. Exeunt 
 
 flaamitu waiting tofreakf with a Lori from bii UMafter, 
 enters aferxtait to turn. 
 
 Sor. I hane col d cny Lord of yon, be is coouning down 
 to you. 
 
 Float. IthankeyouSlr 
 
 Ser. Hfere'smy Loid. 
 
 Luc. OneofLordT/nMwmen? AGuiftI warrant. 
 Why tliis hits right s 1 drestnpt of a Siluer Bafon & Ewre 
 tonight. FlamimMii honcft FUmii>a t youarcvcrie re- 
 ^eftiuely welcome fir. Fill me. feme "Wine. And how 
 does that Honourable, Cornplatc,Fi-ee-hearted Gentle- 
 
 man of Athens, thy very bouotifull good Lord and May. 
 
 Flam. His health is well fir. 
 
 Lue. I acn right glad that his h?alth.is well fir : and 
 what hafttboatberc vndcr thy Cloake,pretty Fbmimxt? 
 
 flam. FAISO, nothing but an empty box Sir, which in 
 my Lords behajfe, I coroc to unreal your Honor to fup. 
 ply: who hauing great and mflant occanon to vfefifuc 
 Talents, hath fent to your Lord(hipto furnifh him : no- 
 thing doubting your piefencafli fiance therein. 
 
 IM. L3,la,Ja,la: Nothing doubling fayes bee? Alas 
 good Lord,aNobieGendcman 'tis .ifhcwouid not kerp 
 fo good's houfe. Many 3 time and often 1 ha din'd whh 
 him, sod told him on'r, and comeagaine to Tapper to him 
 of putpofe, to haue him fpcnd lefle, and yer he woltf cm- 
 brace no counfel I,take no warning by my com>mng,cuc- 
 ry man has his fault, and honefty is his. I ha told him on't, 
 but I could iiere gee him fron.'t. 
 
 Enter Servant witbWme. 
 
 Ser. PleafeyoirrLord/hip.hecreisthc Wine. 
 
 Lite: F/aminttu, I hatsc noted the e aiwayes wife* 
 Heere's to tliee. 
 
 Flam. Your Lord(rip fpeakes your pleasure. 
 
 Luc. 1 haueobfcriKd ihee aiwayes for a towrdlte 
 prompt fpint, gsue ibee thy due, and one that knowes 
 what belongs to reafon; andvanft vfe the time wcl,fthe 
 time-vfe thee well. Good parts in thec ; get you gone fir- 
 rah. DrawneercrhooeAF/w;)7w. Tny Lords aboun- 
 tifuil Gentleman, but thou art wife, and thou know'ft 
 well enough (althougruhoti com ft to me) that this is no 
 time to lend money, efpccially vpon bare friendfhippe 
 without fecuntie. Here's three Solulares for thee, good 
 Boy winke at me, and fay thou faw"ft mee not. Fare thee 
 well. 
 
 Flam. Is't podible the world fhouJd fo much differ, 
 And we alme that liued ? Fly damned baienefle 
 To him that worships thee. 
 
 Luc. Ha ? Now 1 fee thou art a Foole, and fit for thy 
 Martcr. g*a L. 
 
 . flam May thefe adde to the number may fcald thee; 
 Let moulten Coine be thy damnation, 
 Thcu difeafe of a friend.and not htrnfcffe : 
 Has fricndiliip fuch a faint and milk ie heart, 
 It tumes in lefie then t wo nights.' O you Gods ! 
 I feele aiy Makers pallion. This Slaue vnto his Honor, 
 Has my Lords meate in him ; 
 Why (houlil it thriue, and tumc to Nutriment, 
 When he is turn'd to poyf on ? 
 O may Difeafcs onely worke vpon't : 
 And when he's ficke to death.let not that pan of Nature 
 Which my Lord payd for, be of any. power 
 To expell ficknefle, but prolong his hover . *it. 
 
 Eater Lttrttujtith three ftrangert . 
 
 LHc.Wbo the Lord Ttmon't He is my very good friend 
 and an Honourable Gentleman. 
 
 I We know him for no lefle, thogh we arc but flran- 
 gcic to him. But I can tell you one thing my Lord, and 
 which I heare from common rumours ,now Lord Times 
 hippie howre* arc done and paft, and his eftaie Ibriakes 
 from him. 
 
 Ltmw. Fyeno,doenotbeleeueit: bee cannot want 
 for money. 
 
 z But beleeue you this my Lord , that not long agoc, 
 one of hit men was with the Lord Lxfulluj, to bortow fc> 
 taaoy Talents, nay vrg d extreamly fot'c, and fhewed 
 
 what 
 
Timono/ Athens, 
 
 What charitable men itfbord to Beggen. 
 3 Religion gronc* at it. 
 
 i Poiroineownepan,Iniet rafted n*iniBy life 
 Nor came any ofhii boantieiooerme. 
 To msrke me for bis Friend. Yet J proreft 
 For his right Noble rninde, illoftriou, Verto* 
 And Honourable Carriage, 
 Had his neceffity made vie of me, 
 1 would haue put my wealth into Donation 
 And the be6 halfe ftotild bace return'd to htm 
 *o roach 1 lone Kit heart But I perceiue. 
 Men muftlearoe now witb pitty to difpeoce 
 For Policy fitsaboueConleicnce. 
 
 what ncaffiry belong'dtoo't.and yet was deny'da 
 
 Lxd. How? 
 
 a I tell yoa, deny'de my Lord. 
 
 Luci. What flnngenTewastost? Now before the 
 God I am afham'd ont. Denied thai honourable man ? 
 There vavene bill* Honour ibevtf'din't. Formyowne 
 part. > muft needcs cc-ofeiTe, I haue receyoed (bine fm all 
 kindneffea from him, as Money .Plate, Jewel*, and fuch 
 like Trifles i nothing compati ng to his : yet had hee mi- 
 ftookehim^odfttome,I(houldoe > rehaiie denied his 
 Occafion fo many Talents. 
 
 EaarStraHiuj- 
 
 Stnti. See. bygoodhapyooders my Lord, I hane 
 foet to fee his Honor. My Honor'd Lord. 
 
 LttfiL 5nfi? You are kinddy met Gr: Farthewell, 
 commend me to thy Honourable Tenuous Lord, my ver 
 ry exquifice Friend. 
 
 S^uL May it pleafeytw Honour, my Lord bath 
 few 
 
 Ltci, Ha/ what ha's he fent ? I am fo much endeercd 
 to that Lord ; hee's euer fending : how fhall I thank him 
 chink'ft thou t And what has he fent now ? 
 
 Sent*. Has ondy fent his prefect Occafion now my 
 Lord* f equefHng your Lordftiip to foppry hu inftam vfe 
 with fo many Talents. 
 
 Ltscd. I know his Lordftwp is bat merry withme, 
 He cannot want fifty flue hundred Talents. 
 
 Serutl. But in tbemean uroehe wanu Icfle my Lord. 
 If his occafion were not vertootM, 
 I (bould not vrge it halfe fofaithfuKy. 
 
 Luc. Doft thou fpeake ferioufly Strmliiu* 
 
 Strati V pon my foule 'tis true Sir. 
 
 L*e> Whit a wicked Beaft was 1 to disfurnifh my 
 felf againfl fuch a good time, when 1 might ha fhewn my 
 felfe Honourable i H<p vnluckily it rtapned,that I (hold 
 Purchafe the day before for a little pTt.and vndo a great 
 dealt of Honour? Stnulai. now before cn Gods i am 
 not able to do ('the more be aft I fy)I w $ fending to vfe 
 Lotd Tinxm my felfe, thcfe Gentlemen can witnede 5 but 
 I weald not for the wealth of Athens I had done't now . 
 Commend me bountifully to hu good Lordihip. and I 
 hope his Honor will conceive the faireft of me*, becaufe 
 I iiaue no power to be kinder. And tell him this from roe, 
 I count it one of my greater) afflictions fay, that I cannot 
 plcafure fuch an Honourable G entleman. Good Senult- 
 , will you befriend mee fo farrc, as to vfe mine owne 
 words to him? 
 
 5rr. Yes fir. I (hall. E*4SmXl. 
 
 iMcd. lie looke you out a good torne Smulau. 
 True as you faid, Time* is fhrunke todeede, 
 And he that's once <teny j de will hardly fpeedc. Lxit. 
 
 \ Do you obfcruc this Htftilimi ? 
 l I, to well. 
 
 i Why this is the worlds feule, 
 And iufl of the fame peece 
 
 1 > euery Flatterers f port : who can call him his Friend 
 That dips in the fame difl> ? For in my knowing 
 TOMB has bin this Lords Father, 
 And Kept his credit with his put it : 
 Supported his efiate. nay TOM*/ money 
 rla paid his men their wages. He ne're 4nnkes, 
 But Ttmmi Siluer treads vpon his Lip, 
 And yet, oh fee the monftroufneffeofnsan, 
 When be looke: out in an vngcatefufi fnape j 
 He does deny him ( refpeft of his) 
 
 ^a^Moft he need, trouble me in',? Ham. 
 Boue all others? 
 
 He might haue tried Lord Lr/ 
 And now rentiignu is wealthy too, 
 Whom he redeem 'd from prifon. All thzfe 
 Owes their eftates vnto him. 
 
 Ser. My Lord. 
 
 They hauc alj bin touch'd, and found Rife-Metde 
 For they haue all denied him. 
 
 Sa*f. How?Hue they deny 'de him? 
 Hai rva^gm, and LncuBm, deny'de him, 
 And does he feod to me ?Thrce ? Humh ? 
 It fliewes but Tittle looe, or lodgement in him. 
 Muft I be hii lart Refbg. ? His Fnend(like Phyfmans) 
 Thnue, giue him ouer < Muft I take th-Cute vpon me ) 
 Has much difgrac'd me in t, Ta>c angry at him, 
 That might haue knowne rey place, i fee no fcofe fort 
 But his Oftafions might haue wooed me firfl : 
 For in my confcience, 1 was the firft nun 
 That ere receiued guift from him. 
 And doet he ihrnfce fo backward !y of me now, 
 T hat He require it lift? No : 
 So it may prowe an Argument of Langhier 
 To th'reft.and 'mong'fl Lotds be thought a Foole: 
 l'deiber then ihe worth of ihrtce the fumme, 
 Had fent to me firft.bot for my mindes fke : 
 1 de fuch a courage co do him good. But now rcrarne. 
 And wnk their faint reply, this anfwer ioyne ; 
 Who bate* mine Honor, (hall not know my Coyne. Exit 
 Ser. Excellent : Your Lordfhips a goodly Villain: the 
 dwell knew nor what he did, when hee made man Poll- 
 tickc; be eroded hirofelfc by ^t : and I cannot thinhe, but 
 in the end, the Villames of roan will fet him clecre, How 
 fairery this Lord (rrioe* to appeare foule t Takes Vwu- 
 OIM Copies to be wicked s like thofe, that vnder hotte az- 
 dent zeale,^oold fct whole Rcalcn on fire,of fucb a na- 
 ture H his politike lone. 
 Thu was my Lords bcft hope, now all ar* fled 
 Saueonety the Gods, Now bis Friendi are dead, 
 Doores that were ne're acquainted wiib their Wards 
 Many a bounteous yeere, muO be imp Joy 'd 
 Now to guard fure their Matter 
 And this is all a liberal! eourfealiowcs, 
 Who cannot keepe his wealth, onifi keep bis boufe.fW. 
 
 <man,mettmgclber>. A B Timcnt CreJieori to 
 van far foe cotsmmgaut. Then enter Laettu 
 
 aid Hartm/iUj . 
 Var.aua.'Wtll met,goodrDorTow T>au & Hvttnfms 
 
Timon of 'Athen 
 
 87 
 
 Tit. Thekkstoyoukinde/tfrra. 
 
 Hoi*. *rtw,whaK do we meec together? 
 
 Luci. \ ,and 1 chink OIK cufmeiTc do's command vs all. 
 For mine is money. 
 
 Tit. So is iheirs.and oars. 
 
 Eler Phi/Mia. 
 
 Loci. AndfirPfeAwetoo. 
 
 Phil. Good day at once. 
 
 Lvft. Welcome good Brother. 
 What do you thinle the houre ? 
 
 Phil. Labouring foi Nine. 
 
 Luci. So much? 
 
 Vbtt. Is not my Lord feenc yet t 
 
 iMfi. Notyei. 
 
 pbi/. I wonder onVhe was wont to ftune at feauen- 
 
 L-uet. I, but the dayes are waxt ihorter with him : 
 You rouft confider, that aProdigall courfe 
 IslikethcSunnes, but not like his icconerablc, I fesre : 
 
 decpeft Winter in Lord TViwarpurfe, that is : One 
 may reach dccpc enough, and y finde little. 
 fo/. I ana of your fearc, for that. 
 "tf. Ik (hew you how t'obierue a ftrange euent t 
 Your Lord (ends now tot M oney ? 
 
 Hart. M ott truc,he d oe's. 
 
 Ta. And he wesres I ewels now of Timmt gnifc. 
 For which I watte for money. 
 
 Hart. It is againft my heart. 
 
 Luci Marke how flrsoge it (howes, 
 
 xea in this, fnouid pav more then he owes T 
 And e'ne at it your Lord fhould weaic rich Jewels. 
 And fend for money tor 'em. 
 
 Hart. I'me weary of this Charge, 
 The Gods can witnefle : 
 (know my Lord hachfpencofTVtfMwr wealth, 
 An;i now Ingratitude, makes u worfe then ftealth. 
 
 Varro. Yes .mine's three thoufand Ciownes : 
 What'i yours.' 
 
 Luci. Fiue thoufind mine. 
 
 yarro. 'Tis much deepe.and ic fhould/eemby th'furn 
 Your Matters confidence was aboue mine, 
 Elfe furely his had equalled. 
 
 Enter Flamitiiut, 
 
 Tit. One of Lord Tiwww men. 
 
 Lac. FUmi*iMt?Sit , a word : Pray is my Lordreadie 
 to come tonh < 
 
 Flam. No, indeed he is noj. 
 
 Tit. We attend hi $ Lordfhip: pray fignifiefo much. 
 
 Flam. I need not tell hinrrhat, he knowes you are too 
 Enter StacardataCloake, mxfflrJ (ditigeut. 
 
 Luci. Ha : is not that his Steward muffled Co ? 
 Ht goes away inaClowdtCallhifnjCaUhiin. 
 
 Tit. Doyouhejre.fir? 
 
 i.yarro, By your leaue,fir. 
 
 Sir*. What do ye aske of me, my Friend. 
 
 Tit. We watte for ccrca:ne Money heere. fir. 
 
 Smr. I , if Money were as certatne ai your waiting, 
 Twcre fureencogh. r 
 
 Why thenptefcrr'd you not your fumroes and Billet 
 
 eo your fiHe Maittrs eiie of my Lords meat ? 
 Thro they could fmile, and fawne vpon his debts. 
 And take downe th'l rurefi into their glott'nous Mawes. 
 f oa do your felucs but wiong.ro ftitrc roe vp, 
 .et toe pa(Te quietly : 
 
 Jelceoe'i.my Lord and I hsue madeaneod, 
 baue no more to reckon, he to fpeod. 
 Lun. 1. but this anfwer will not feme. 
 
 Stay. Ift 'twill noc ferue, 'tis noe fo bafe as yoa. 
 For you feruc Knaues. 
 
 I .rarro. How ? What does his ca&cer'd Worfliip 
 mutter } 
 
 iJTerro. No rnatter what, hee's poore, and that's re- 
 ucngc enough. Whocanfpeakebroadet, thenheethi 
 has no houfe to put his head in/ Suchimy 
 great buildings. 
 
 fnterSeruifntt. 
 
 Ta. Oh bcm's 5<racto : now wee fhall know f o:D e 
 tnfwctc. 
 
 5er*. If I might befeeeh you GenUemeo, to repuyre 
 fome other houre, I fhould denue much frora't. For tak 
 of my foule, my Lord Icanes wondroufly to difcontent 
 HIS comforiable temper has for lookc him,hc's much out 
 of health, and keeper his Chamber. 
 
 Lift. Many do keepc their Chsmbcrs.are not fici : : 
 And if it be To Urre beyond his health, 
 Me thinkes he fhould the fooner pay his debts. 
 And make a cleere way to the Gods. 
 
 Sennt. Good Gods. 
 
 Titus We cannot take this for anfwer, fir. 
 
 Flaaunaa wtihia. Semitic hclpe.tny Lord, my Lord, 
 
 Ewer T-ittttn m urege. 
 
 Ttm What, arc my doret oppos'd againft my pafoge 
 Hue I bin eucr free, and muft my houfe 
 Bcmy reiemiueEnemy ? MyGaole? 
 The place whieh f haue FeaHed, does it now 
 (Like all Mankinde) fhew me. an Iron heart ? 
 
 Luci. Put in now Tutu. 
 
 Tit. My Lord.heere is my Bill. 
 
 Luci. Here's mine. 
 
 I.AV. And mine, my Lord. 
 
 iJ^ar. And ours.my Lord. 
 
 Philo. AilourBillei. 
 
 Tim. Koockemedownc with'ern, cleaae race to the 
 Girdle. 
 
 Lat. Alas.my Lord. 
 
 Tim. Cut my heart in fumrnes. 
 
 Tit Mme,fifty Talents. 
 
 Tim. Tell out my blood. 
 
 Luc. Fiuc thoufand Crownes, my Lord. 
 
 Tim. Fiue thoufand drops payev that. 
 What yotrrs? and your*? 
 
 iJ"r. My Lord. 
 
 ^.^'ar. My Lord. 
 
 Tim. Teate me, take me.and the Gods fall vpon you 
 ExitTi/mm. 
 
 Han. Faith I perceiue our Mafters may throweiheii 
 
 ps at their money .tbcfe debrs may well be call'd defp. 
 
 tare ones, for a tnadrrpn owes 'em. Exmat. 
 
 Enter Tanea. 
 
 Tijata. They haue e'ene put oy breath firom mce the 
 Owes. Creditors ?Diuels. 
 
 S'etp. MydeereLord. 
 
 Tim. What if it Qiould be fo? 
 
 Star. MyLotd. 
 
 T<m Ilehaue.tfo. My Steward? 
 Sievt. Heere my Lord. 
 
 T.m. So fitly t Go. bid all my Friends sgaioe 
 Luc i*/ , LMcuBm, and Srmpromut ySarxa : All, 
 lie once more feaft the Rafcals. 
 
 Star. O my Lord,you onely fpeake from your difrra. 
 cled foule ; there's not fo much left to, fumilh out a mo- 
 derate Table. 
 
Tan. Be it not in cby care : 
 I charge t hcc, inuitc (hem all, let in the tide 
 Ot" Knaut t ooee more; my Cooke and 1 Ic prcuidcJE*rt 
 
 Lnitr thru Stnaton M one doort, Altthmiet meeting ibrm, 
 witk Attendant. 
 
 t Se. My Lord, youhauc my royee, too'c, 
 The faults Bloody: 
 Tis neceflary he fhould dye i 
 Nothing imboldens finnc fo much,a$ Mercy. 
 
 * Moft true; the Law fhaljbruife 'cm. 
 
 Ale HonorjheaUh.and compaffion to the Senate. 
 
 I NowCaptaine. 
 
 Ale. I am an humble Sutor to your Vcrtocs > 
 For pitty it the vertoe of the Law, 
 And none but Tyrants vfe it cruelly. 
 [t pleafes time and Fortune to lyeheauie 
 Vpon a Friend of mine, who in hot blood 
 Hath rtept into the Law ; which is part depth 
 To thofe that (without heede^J do plundge mioo't. 
 -le is a Man (fetung his Fate afide)of comely Venues , 
 Jor did he foyle the fact with Cowardice. 
 And Honour in him,which buyes out his fault) 
 3ut with a Noble Fury, and faire fpirit, 
 Seeing his Reputation touch'd to death, 
 Hedidoppofehis Foe: 
 And with fuch foberand vnnoted paffion 
 He did bchooue his anger ere 'twas fpcnt, 
 As if he had but prou'd an Argument 
 
 I Sen. You vndergo too ftrift a Paradox, 
 
 lumg to make an vgly deed looke faire: 
 Your words haue tooke fuch paines, as if they labour'd 
 To bring Man-flaughter into forme, and fet Quarrelling 
 Vpon the head of Valour ; which indeede 
 
 Valour mif.begot, and came into the world, 
 When Seels, and Factions were newly borne, 
 rice's truly Valiant, that can wifely {offer 
 The worft that man can breach, 
 And maVehis Wrongs, his Out-fides, 
 To veare them like his Rayment, careleflcly , 
 And ne're prefc rrehis iniuries to his heart, 
 To bring it into danger. 
 If Wrongs be euillet, and inforce vs kill, 
 What Folly 'tis, to hazard life for 111. 
 4lsi. My Lord. 
 
 \ .Sen. You cannot make grofle finne$ looke clee, 
 To reuenge is no Valour, but tobeare. 
 
 Aid. My Lords, then vnder faucur,pardon me, 
 If 1 fpeakelikeaCaptkine. 
 Why do fond men ocpofe themfelues to Battell, 
 And not endure all threats ? Sleepe vpon't, 
 And let the Foes quietly cut their Throats 
 Without repugnancy ? If there be 
 Such Valour in the bearing, what make wee 
 Abroad? Why then, Women are more valiaftr, 
 Thai ftay at home , if Beating carry it : 
 And the AiTe, more Captaine then the Lyon ? 
 The fellow loiden with Iroru,wifer then the lodge? 
 IfWifedomcbein fuffering. Oh my Lords, 
 As you are great, be pittifully Good, 
 Who cannot condemne rafhnefTe in told blood ' 
 To kill, 1 grant, is finnesexireamefiGuft, 
 But m defence, by Mercy, 'ris moft iuft. 
 Tobe in Anger, n impietie : 
 But <*ho is Man. that is not Angrie. 
 Weigh but the Crime with this. 
 
 t.Stn. You breath in vaine. 
 
 Ala. In vaine ( 
 
 His feruice done at Lacedemon.and Bizantium, 
 Were a fufficient briber for bis life. 
 
 t What's that? 
 
 Ale. Why fay my Lords ha's done faire feruice, 
 And flaine in fight many of your enemies : 
 How full of valour did he beare himfelfe 
 In the laft Confli A,and made plenteous wounds ? 
 
 * He has made too much plenty with him: 
 He's a fwornc Riotor, he has a finne 
 That often drowncs him,and takes his valour prifoncr. 
 If there were no Foes, that were enough 
 To ouercome him. In that Beaflly furie, 
 He has bio knowne to commit outrages, 
 And cherrifh Factions. Tis inferr'd tovs, 
 His dayes arefoule,and his drinke dangerous. 
 
 i He dyes. 
 
 Aid. Hard fate : he might baue dyed in warn . 
 My Lords, if not for any parts m him. 
 Though his right arme mighc purchafe his owne time. 
 And be in debt to none : yet more to moue you, 
 Take my deferts to his, and toyne 'em both. 
 And for I know, your reuerend A ges loue Security, 
 I le pa wne my Victories, all my Honour to you 
 Vpon his good returnes. 
 If by this Cnme.he owes the Law his life. 
 Why let the Warre receiue't rn valiant gore, 
 For Law is ftricl, and Warre is nothing more. 
 
 i We are for Law. he dyes, vrge it no more 
 On height of our difpleafure : Friend, or Brother, 
 He" forfeits his owne blood, that fpilles another. 
 
 Ale. Muft it befor'Itmuft not bee: 
 My Lords, J do befeech you know mee. 
 
 How? 
 
 Ale. Call me to your remembrances. 
 
 3 What 
 
 Ale 1 cannot think e but your Age has forgot me, 
 It could not eife be, I fhould proue fo bace, 
 To fue and be deny Me fuch common Grace. 
 My wounds ake at you. 
 
 i Do you dare our anger ? 
 Tis in few words, but fpacious in effefl: 
 Webamfh theeforeuer. 
 
 Ale. Baniflime? 
 
 Banifh your dotage, banifh vfurie, 
 That makes the Senate vgly. 
 
 I if after two dayes fhme, Athens comajne the?, 
 Attend our waightier ludgemenu 
 And not to fwell our Spirit, 
 He trull be executed prefcntly. Exatat. 
 
 Ale. Now the Gods keepe you old enough, 
 That you may liue 
 
 Onely in bone, that none may looke on you. 
 I'm worfe then mad : I haue Kept backe their Foes 
 While they haue told their Money, and let out 
 Their Coine vpon large intereft. I my felfe, 
 R;ch onely in large hum. All thofe,for this ? 
 Is this the Balfome, that the v fining Senat 
 Powres into Captaines wounds/ Baniftirnenl, 
 It comes not ill 1 hate not to be banifht, 
 It is a caufe worthy my Spleene and Furie, 
 That I may ftrike at Athens. He cheere vp 
 My difcontentedTroopes,and]ay for heart* } 
 .Ti* Honour with moft Lands co be at ods, 
 SouJdieri fhould brookeas little wrongs as Gods. txit. 
 
Eater faersfrientt at feueraR daunt* 
 
 I The good time of day to ynu.nr. 
 
 i I alfo wiQi it co you : I rhinke this Hoaorablc Lord 
 did bat cry vs this other day. 
 
 I Vpon that were my thought tyring when wee en- 
 countred. I hope iris not Co low with him a* he made it 
 feeme in the mall ofhis feucrall Friends. 
 
 3 It fhould not be> by cbe perfwafion ofhis new Fei- 
 
 og. 
 
 I I Qiould thinke fo. Hehathfentoieeanearneftin- 
 mting, which many my neereoc cations did vrgemecto 
 puaofT : but he hath comur'd rnce beyond them, and 1 
 muft needs appeare. 
 
 * In like manner was ! in debt to my impcrtunat bu- 
 Gncfc, but he would not tx:are ray cxcufe. I am fame, 
 when be fent to borrow ofroee, that my Prouifionwas 
 out. 
 
 I 1 am fickcof tbatgreeretoo,u I vnderrland how all 
 things go. 
 
 i Euery man beates To: what would bee haue borro- 
 wed of you? 
 
 I A thoufand Pcece*. 
 
 a A thoufand Peeces ? 
 
 i What of you? 
 
 t tic fenc to me fir - Hcere he comet. 
 
 faler Trnux 
 
 Tim. With all my heart Gentlemen both ; and how 
 rate you? 
 
 I Euer t the beft.hearing well of your tordfhip. 
 
 i The Swallow followes noc Summer mote willing, 
 then we your Lordfhip. 
 
 TIM. Nor more willing] y leauts Winter, fuch Som- 
 mer Birds are men. Gentlemen, our dinner will not r- 
 compence thi long fray : Feaft your eares with the Mu- 
 fiektawhtle: If they will farefo harfhly o'th Ttorapets 
 found : we flull too'tprefcntly. 
 
 i 1 hope it remaines not vnkindelywich your Lord- 
 fliip.hjtlrurn'dyouanmpty Meffenger. 
 
 Tim. O fir, let u not trouble you. 
 
 a My Noble Lord. 
 
 Tim. Ab my good Friend .what cheere? 
 
 i My moft Honorable Lor d,l am e'nc fick of (name, 
 thr *rhen your Lord/hip this other day fern to roe, 1 wu 
 fo vnforrunate a Beggar. 
 
 Tun. Tbinke not on't, fir. 
 
 a Ifyou had few but two houret before. 
 
 Tim. Let it not cumber your better remembrance. 
 Come bring in all together. 
 
 % AH couer'd Dirties. 
 
 I Royal! Cbeare, 1 warrant you. 
 
 3 Doubt not tbat,if money and the feafoo can yeild it 
 
 I How do yon? What's the newes? 
 
 3 
 
 3 Tisfo.befureofit. 
 
 1 How.'How? 
 
 a I pray you vpon what? 
 
 Tim. My worthy Friends, will you draw oecre ? 
 
 3 He tell you more anon.Herc's a Noble feafi toward 
 
 This is the old man (till. 
 
 3 Wilt hold? Wilt hold f 
 
 2 U do's : but time wiH^and fo. 
 
 3 Idoconceyue. 
 
 flm. Each Dan to hisftoole, with that fpurreas hee 
 would to the lip of bis Miflr is : y our dyet (hall bee in all 
 places alike. Make not a Cirie Feaft of it.to let the meat 
 coole, ere we can agree vpon the firft place. Sit,fit. 
 TheGodi require our Tbankes. 
 
 Ton grtat TttntfMivrs t frrmk}* <* Society withThaake- 
 fulae/t. For your owntgMijti,m*kijom'felaesfr*u-d: But 
 refernejtittiogiat, leaftyour Dtititt be defrifed. Lend to each 
 nun enough i iba out netde not tend te mother. For were jour 
 godheads to borrow of men, men would fgrfakf the Gods, t^nkf 
 ihe Meatt be beloued, more then the M.an that gi net it. L*t 
 so Jfcmbly of Twenty, be without a[coreofV~tlLames. If there 
 fit twelve Women *t the Table , let * dozen of them bee a* thy 
 are. The reft of your Feet, O Godj, the Senatert of Atbeni, 
 together vult the common tegge ofP eofle, trhtt u omrtfe m 
 them, you Ceds, m*kf f*te*ble ftr deflmSioti. For thefe my 
 frefent friends, M they are to met nothing, fa tn nothing bUjft 
 thfm t and t a at thing are they welcomt. 
 Vncouet Dogges,and lap 
 
 Somefpeakf. Whatdo't his Lordftjip mcsne? 
 
 Some other. 1 know not. 
 
 Tanon. May you a betterTeafl nener behold 
 You knot of Mouth-Friends: Smoke, & lukewarm water 
 Is your perfection. This \sTimomhft, 
 Who ftucke and fpangled you withTlatteries, 
 Wafhes it off and for inkles in your fares 
 Your reeking villany. Liueloath'd, and long 
 Kfoft fmiling, fmooth,detefted Parafites, 
 CuneousDeftroyerSjaffible Wolues, meeke Scares : 
 YouFooles ofFoitunc, Trencher-friends,TimesFlyej, 
 Cap and knee-Slaues, vipour*, and Minute lackes. 
 OfMan andBeaft, the infinite Maladie 
 Crufl you quite o're. What do'ft thou go? 
 Soft.tikethy Phyfickefirrt )thoutoo,and thout 
 Stay [ will lend thee money, borrow none. 
 What? All inMotion ? Henceforth be no F^afi, 
 W hereat a Villa ine's not a welcome Gocft . 
 Burne houfe, finke Athens, hehceforth bated be 
 OfTimoa Man, and all Humanity. xtt 
 
 Enter the Senator s t wu h other Lords. 
 
 I How now, mj 'Lords? 
 
 a Know you rhe quality of Lord Tmrnw fury? 
 
 3 Pufti.didyoufecmyCap? 
 
 4 IhaueioftmyGowne. 
 
 1 He's but a mad Lotd,& nought but humors fwaies 
 him. He gaue me a lewell th'other day, and now hee has 
 beateitoutofmyhat. 
 
 Did you fee my lewell? 
 
 2 Did you fee my Cap. 
 
 3 Hcere 'tis. 
 
 4 HeerclyesmyGowne. 
 i Let's make no ftay. 
 
 a Lord Timons mad. 
 jt 1 feel't vpon my bones. 
 4 One day be giues vsl>iamends,next thy ftones. 
 SxewntheSenaters. 
 
 Tim. Let me looke backe vpon the e. O then Wail 
 That girdles in thofe Woloes, dtue hi the earth. 
 And fence noi Athens. Matrons, turne incontinent 
 Obedience fayle in Children : Shues and Fooks 
 h b 
 
jjo 
 
 Tlmon of a/fthens. 
 
 Plucks: the graue wrinkled Senate from the Bench, 
 And miniftei in their ftteds. to general! Fihhes. 
 Conuerto'ih'lnftantgreene Virginity, 
 Doo t m your Parents eyev. Bankrupt*,hold faft 
 Rather then render backe ; out with your Kniuei, 
 And cut your Trufters throates. Bound Seruants, (kale, 
 Large-handed Robbers your grant Mailers are, 
 And pill by Law. Maide, to thy Mafters bed, 
 Thy Miftru is o'lh'Brothcll. Some of fmcen, 
 Plucke the lyn'd Ctuuh from thy old limping Sire, 
 Wuh >t, bcate out his Bramcs. Piety.and Fcare, 
 Religion to ihe Gods, Peace, Juftice, Truth, 
 Domefttcke awe. Night-rett, and Netghbour-hood. 
 Inftrudhon, Manners, MyfT,eries,and Trades, 
 Degrees, Obferuances.Cuftomes, and Lawes, 
 Decline to your confounding contraries. 
 And yet Confufion hue : Plagues incident to men, 
 Your potent and mfe&ious Feauors.heape 
 On Athens ripe for ftroke. Thou cold Sciatica, 
 Cripple our Senators, that their hmbei may halt 
 As lamly a* their Manners Luft.and Libertie 
 Creepe in the Mmdej and Marrowes of our youthi 
 That gtnft the ftreame of Venue they may ftriue, 
 And drovwne themfelues in Riot. Itches, Blames, 
 
 v*e all th'Athenianbofomes, and their crop 
 Begcnerall Leprofie: Breath, infeft breath, 
 That their Society (as their Friend (hip) may 
 Be meerely poyfon. Nothing lie beare from thee 
 Bur nakednefle, thou deteflable Towne, 
 Take thou that too, with multiplying Bannes : 
 on will to the Woods, where he fhall finde 
 Th'vnkindeft Beafi, more kinder then Mankmde. 
 The God $ confound (heare me you good Gods all) 
 Th* Athenians both within and out that Wall : 
 And graunt as Timoa gro wes .hi* hate may gtow 
 To ihc whole race of Mankmde,high and low. 
 Amen. Exit. 
 
 Lnttr Sirward witfj two or three Struanti, 
 
 I Heare you M. Steward, where'* our Matter? 
 Are we vndone, cart off, nothing remaining? 
 
 Stem. Alack my Fellowes.what fhould 1 fay to you? 
 Let me be recorded by the righteoiu Gods, 
 I am as poore as you. 
 
 I Such a Houfe broke? 
 So Noble a Matter falne, all gone, and not 
 One Friend to take his Fortune by the arme, 
 And go along with him. 
 
 3 As wedoturneour backes 
 From our Companion, throwne into his graue, 
 So hit Familurs to his buried Fortunes 
 Slmke til away, leaue their falfe vowes with him 
 Like empty purfes pickt ; and his poore felfc 
 A dedicated Beggar to the Ayre, 
 With bis difeafe.of all fhunn'd pouerty, 
 Walkes like contempt atone. Mote of our Fellowes. 
 
 nte r at bar Semontt . 
 Sifv. All.broken Implements of a ruin'd houfc. 
 
 3 Yet do our hearts weare Timont Lioery, 
 Tht fee 1 by our Faces : we are Fellowes ftill, 
 Seruing alike in fotrow : Lcak'd is our Barke, 
 And we poore Matrs.Oand onthedyingDecke, 
 Hearing the Surges threat . we mull all par; 
 Into this Sea of Ayre. 
 
 Slew. GoodFellowesaJl, 
 
 The latefl ofmy wealth He fhare imong'O you 
 Where euer we fhall meete, for Timtnt Take, 
 Let's yet be Fellowes. Let's fhake our headland f,y 
 As 'twere a Knell vnto our M afters Fortunes/ 
 We haue feene betterdayes. Let each take fome : 
 Nay put out all your hands : Not one word more. 
 Thus part we rich m forrow.parung poore 
 
 Oh the fierce wretchednefTe that Glory brmg7vs' 
 
 Who would not wifh to be from wealth exempt 
 
 Since Riches point to Mifery and Contempt > ' 
 
 Who would be fo mock d with CJory,or to hue 
 
 But m a Dreame of Friendfhip, 
 
 To haue his pompe. and all what ft ate compounds 
 
 But onely painted like his virmfhi Friends : 
 
 Poore honefl Lord, brought low by his ovvne heart 
 
 Vndone by Goodnelfe : String? vnvfuaJl blood 
 
 When mans worn finne is, He do s too much Good 
 
 Who then dares to be halfe fo kinde agen? 
 
 For Bounty that make* Gods, do ft.ll marre Men 
 
 My deereft Lord, bleft to be mofi accurft 
 
 Rich onely to be wretched ; thy great Fortunes 
 
 Are made thy cheefe Afil.Aionj Alas (k.ndc Lord) 
 
 Hee's flung m Rage from this ingratefull Seate 
 
 Of monftrous Friends : 
 
 Nor ha's he with him to fupply his life, 
 
 Or that which can command it : 
 
 He folloWand enquire him our. 
 
 He euet fcrue his minde, with my beft will 
 
 Wh.lft I haue Gold, Hebe his Steward ftiU. / 
 
 later Ttmnia the wood*. 
 
 Tim. OblertVd breeding Sun, draw from the earth 
 Rotten humidity . below thy Siflers Orbe 
 Infeftrheayre. Twm'd Brothers of one wombe. 
 Whofe procreation, refidence, and birth, 
 Scarfe is diuidant : touch them with feuerall fortunes, 
 The greater fcornes the lelTer. Not Nature 
 (To whom all fore* lay fiegej canbeire greai Fortune 
 But by contempt of Nature. 
 Raife me this Begger.and deny't that Lord, 
 The Senators fhall beare contempt Hereditary, 
 The Begger Natiue Honor. 
 It is the Paftour Lards, the Brothers fides, 
 The want that makes himleaue:who dares? who dares 
 In puritie of Manhood Band vprighc 
 And fay, this mans a Flatterer. If one be. 
 So are they all : for euerie grize of Fortune 
 Is fmooth'd by that below. The Learned pate 
 Duckesto the Golden Fool. Ali'sobliquU: 
 There 'snothing leuell in our curfed Natures 
 But direct vilianie. Therefore be ibhorr'd, 
 AHFeafe, Socletiet,tnd Thrones of raen. 
 His TembUble, yea himfelfe Taom dittaines, 
 Defrru^ion phang mankind* ; Earth yeeld me Eooies, 
 Who feekes for better of thee, fawce his pallate 
 With thy moft operant Poyfon. What i heete t 
 Gold? Yellow, glittering,preciousGold ? 
 No G ods, I am no idle Votar i ft, 
 
 Roots you cleere Heauens. Thus much of this viJl Oake 
 Blicke, white ; fowle* faire ; wrong, right; 
 Bafe, Nobk ; Old, young ; Coward,yaljant. 
 Ha you Gods I wby this? what this, you Gods r> why thi 
 Will lugge your Priefts and Seruar.tsfrom yor fidss: 
 Plucke ftout mem piilowes from below their heads. 
 
Timon of Athens. 
 
 Thii yellow Slaue, 
 
 Will knit and breaks Religion , bleffc th 'te curft, 
 
 Make thehoare Leprafie ador'd, place Theeues, 
 
 And giue them Tide, knee. and approbation 
 
 WithSenacors on the Bench : This is it 
 
 That makes the wappen'd Widdow wed againe ; 
 
 Shee, whom the Spittle-houfe, and vlcerpus fores, 
 
 Would caft the gorge at. ThisEmbilmesaod Spices 
 
 To'ch'Apnll day againe. Come damn'd Earth, 
 
 Thou common whore of Mank inde, that puttes oddes 
 
 Among the rout of Nations, I will make thee 
 
 Do thy right Ntuie. Aff<b tfarreef. 
 
 Ha? A Drumme ? Th'art quicke, 
 
 But yet He bury thee : Thou t go (ftrong Theefe) 
 
 WhcnGowty keepers of shee cannot ftand : 
 
 Ji jy fay thou out tor earneft. 
 
 Eater Akibuties vith Dmmm* **d fife in sttr/jfc maraer, 
 and fbrjn * and Timnndr*. 
 
 Ale. What art thou there ? fpeake. 
 
 ^im. ABeaftasthouart. The Canker gnaw thy hart 
 For (hewing me againe the eyes of Man. 
 
 Ale, What is thy name? Is man fo hateful! to chee, 
 That an thy felfe Man t 
 
 Tan. 1 am UKifatrvpu, and hate Mankind?* 
 pot thy part, I do wifli thoo wett adogge, 
 That I might looethee fomething, 
 
 Ale. fknow thee well: 
 But in thy Fortunes am vnlearn'd, and ft range. 
 
 TtmJ know rhee coo, and more then that I know thef 
 I not deiue to know. Follow thy Drorome, 
 With mans blood paint the ground Gules,Goles : 
 Religious Cannons, ciuill La wet are cruell, 
 Then what ihoold warre be ? This fell whore of truce, 
 Hath in her more definition then thy Sword. 
 For all her Cher ubmlooke. 
 
 Pbrai. Thy lips rot off. 
 
 Tm. I will not kifle thee, then the rot returnes 
 To thine owne lippes againe. 
 
 Ale. How came theNoble Timon to this change ? 
 
 Tm. As the Moone do's, by wanting light to giue : 
 But then renew I could not like the Moone, 
 There were no Sunnes to borrow of. 
 
 Ale. Noble TYmm.whac friendship may I do thee ? 
 
 Tan. None,but to maintaine my opinion. 
 
 Alt. WhatiiitTHwow.' 
 
 Tut. PromifemeFriendfl>ip,butperformenone. 
 If ihou wilt not promife.the Gods pUgue thee, for thoo 
 art a man: ifchoudo'ft performe, confound thee, for 
 thou art a man. 
 
 Ale. I haue heard in fome fort of thy Miferlea. 
 
 Tii*. Thoo faw'ft them when I had profperitie. 
 
 Ale, I fee them now, then was a blefled time. 
 
 Tim. A thine isnow.held with a brace of Harlots. 
 
 Timan. Is this t h' Athenian Minion, whom the world 
 Voic'dforegardfully? 
 
 Tim ArnhouTiWWra? Timi*. Yes. 
 
 Tim Be a whore ft ill, i hy loue thee not that vfe thee, 
 giue them difeafet.leauing with thee their Luft. Make 
 vfe of thy fill houre, feafon the flaues for Tubbes and 
 Bathes, bring downeRofe-cheekt youth to the Fubfaft, 
 aodtheDiet. 
 
 Tim** Hang thee Monfter. 
 
 Alt. Pudonhimfweet TV4^4.forhis witt 
 Are drowa d and iofi'm bis Calamities. 
 
 Ihaue but little Gold oflate, braue Tmon, 
 The wsot whereof, doth dayly make reuolt 
 In my penurious Band. I haue heard and greeo'd 
 How curfed Atlien,mindeleffc of thy \voxth, 
 Forgetting thy great deeds, when Neighbour Rates 
 But for thy Sword and Fortune trod vpon them. 
 
 Tin*. 1 prythee beate thy Drmn.and get chee gone. 
 
 Alf . I am thy Friend, an'd pirty thee derre Time*. 
 
 Ttm. How doeft ihou pitty faim whom $ dofl treble, 
 I bad rather be done. 
 
 vflc. Why fare thee well: 
 Heere is fome Gold fox thee. 
 
 Tim. Keepeit, Icannoteateit. 
 
 Ale. When 1 haue laid proud Athens on a hear*. 
 
 Tim. Wsrr'ft thou 'gainft Athens. 
 
 Ale, I7VflVM,andhauecaufe. 
 
 Tfiw. The Gods confound them all in thy Conqueft, 
 And thee after ,wben thou haft Conquer'd. 
 
 Ale. 
 
 Tim. That by killing of VilUines 
 Thou was't borne to conquer my Country. 
 Pat vp thy Gold. Go on.heeres Gold, go on; 
 Be as a Plannetary ptague.when loue 
 Will o're force high- Vic'd City, hang his poyfon 
 In tfte ftcke ayre :letnot thy fword skip onet 
 Pitty not honoor'd Age for his white Beard, 
 HeisanVfarer. Strike me the couaterfrt Matron, 
 It it her habite onely. that is honeft. 
 Her felfe's s Bawd. Let nor the Virgins cheeke 
 Make fort thy trenchant Sword : for thofc Milke p*ppet 
 That through the window Barne bore at meos eyes, 
 Arc not within the Leafe of pitty writ, 
 But fet them down horrible Traitou.Spare not the Babe 
 "Whofe dimpled forties fromFoolei exhauft their mercy; 
 ThinkeitaBsJUrd.whomtheOracle 
 Hath doubtftzily pronounf ed, the throat (hall cur, 
 And mince it fan* rcmorfe. Sweare againft Obtefts, 
 Put Armour on thine eares.and on thine eyes, 
 Whole proofe, nor yds of Mothers, Maides, nor Babes, 
 Nor fight of Prlefts in holy VeflmentJ bleeding, 
 Shall pierce a iot. There's Gold to pay thySouldiert, 
 Make large confufion : and thy fury fpent, 
 Confounded be thy felfe. Speake not, be gone. 
 
 Alf. Hafl thou Gold yet, He take the Gold thoogi- 
 ueft me t not all thy Counfell. 
 
 Ti. Doft ihou or doft thoo not, Heauens cutfe ^rpon 
 thee. 
 
 Both. Giue vs fome Gold good 7xn t h.sft ^ more ? 
 
 Tiro. Enough to make a Whore forfweafe her Trad, 
 And ro make Whores,a Bawd. Hold vp you Sluts 
 Your Aprons mountant ; you are not Othable, 
 Although I know you'l fweare, terribly fweare 
 Into ftrong fhudders, and toheauenly Agues 
 Th'immortall Gods that beare you.Spare your Oathes : 
 He rruft to your Conditions, be whores flill. 
 And he whofe pious breath feekes to corruert you, 
 Be ftrong in Whore, allure him. burne him vp, 
 Let your clofe fire predominate his fmoke, 
 And be no turne-coats : yet may year psines fix months 
 Be quite contrary, And Thatch 
 Your poore thin Roofes with burthens of the dead, 
 (Some that were hang'd) no matter : 
 Weare them, betray with them ; Whore ft.II, 
 Paint till a herfe may ray re vpoo yocr face i 
 A pox of wrinkles. 
 
 2*4. Well^DoreGold,what then ? 
 
 hh Beleeue't 
 
Ttmono/ Athens. 
 
 Bfleeue't that wee'l do any thing for Cold. 
 
 7im. Confumpuonsfowe 
 
 In hollow bonei of man, ftnke their fh irpe fhinnes. 
 And marre mens (purring. Cracke the Lawyers voy ce, 
 Thai he may ncuer more falfe Title pleade. 
 Nor found hit Quillets fhrilly : Hoare the Flaroen, 
 That fcold'rt agamft the quality of flefh, 
 Andnotbeleeueshimfelfe. Downe withthcNofe, 
 Downe with it flat, take the Bridge quite away 
 Of him.that his particular to forefce (bild 
 
 Smels from the genefall weale. Make corld'pate Ruffians 
 Andletthevnfcatr'dBtsggerts ofthe Watre 
 Deriue fome painc from you. Plague all,. 
 That vour Aaiuity my df featc and quell 
 ThefourfeofallEreftion. Theie'* more Gold. 
 Do you damne others, and let this damneyou, 
 Andditcheigraueyouatl. 
 
 'Both. More counfell with more Money, bounteous 
 
 TflMHi 
 
 Tim. More whore, more Mifcheefe fitfl, I haue gu 
 uen you earned 
 
 Ale. Smkevp the Drum towardes Athens, farewell 
 7*MM*;ifl thriuewell. lie vifit thee againe. 
 
 Tim. If I hope well, lie ncuer fee t nee more. 
 
 Ale. \ neuer did thec harroe 
 
 Tim. Yes.ihoufpok'ftwellofmc. 
 
 Ale. Call'R thou that harme? 
 
 Tim. Mendayly findeit. Ge' thee away, 
 And take thy Beagles with thec. 
 
 Ale. We but offend him. (Hike. Exeunt. 
 
 Tim. That Nature being ficke of mans vnkmdneffc 
 Should yet be hungry : Common Mother, thou 
 Whofe wombe vnme afuresble, and infinite b^eft 
 Teemes and feeds all . whofe lelfefame Metile 
 Whereof thy proud Childe ('arrogant man)is puft. 
 Engenders the blacke Toad, and Adder blew, 
 The gilded Newt, and eyelcffe venom'd Worme, 
 With all th'abhorrcd Births below Crifpe Heauen, 
 Whereon ////>rr/<wiquickmng firedoch fhioe : 
 Yeeld him, who all the h,umane Sonnet do lute, 
 From footth thy plenteous bofome, one poore roote 
 Enfeaie thy Fertile and Conceptious wombe, 
 Let it no more bring out tngratefull man. 
 Goe great with Tygers, Dragons, Wolues, and Beares, 
 Tceme with new Monfters, whom thy vpward face 
 Hath to the Matblcd Manfion all aboue 
 Ncuer prefciued. O,a Root, deare thankes 
 Dry vp thy Marrowes, Vines, and Plough-tome Leas, 
 Whereof ingratcfull man with Licounfh draught* 
 AndMorfel* Vnflious.greafes his pure minde, 
 That from it all Confideration flippes .. 
 
 Enter Apemtnttv. 
 Mote man? Plague, plague. 
 
 tsfpe. I was directed h'uhcr. Men report, 
 Thou doft aflfedt my Manners, and deft vfc them. 
 
 Tim. 'Tis then, becaufe thou doft not keepe a dogge 
 Whom 1 would imitate. Confumption catch tr\ce. 
 
 Ape. This is in chee a Nature but infeded. 
 A poore vnmanlv Melancholly fprung 
 From change of future. Why this Spade' this place ? 
 This Slaue-I'rke Hbit, and thefe lookcs of Care ? 
 Thy Flatterers yet weareSilke. dnnke Winc,Iye fofi, 
 Hugge their difeas'd Perfume$,and haue forgot 
 That euer T>'m WBJ. Shame not ihefe Woods, 
 I By putting on the cunning of a Carper. 
 | Be thru a Flatterer now, and feeketothriue 
 
 By that which ha'i vndone thee } hindge thy knee, 
 And let hit very breath whom thou'It obferue 
 BIov offthy Cap : piaife hif mofl vicious Orain^, 
 And call it excellent : thou waft told thus : 
 Thou gau'ft thine earn (like Tapfters, that bad wclcom) 
 To Knauej.and all approacherj : Tis mofl luft 
 That thou turne Rafcall, had'ft thou wealth againe, 
 Rafcals fhould haue*t. Do not affume my likenede. 
 
 Tim. Were J like the*, I'de throw away my felfe. 
 
 Jp*. Tnouhaft caft away thy felfe.bnng like thy felf 
 A Madman fo long, now a Foolc : what thmk'ft 
 That rhe bleake ayre, thy boy fterous Chamberlaine 
 W.ll put thy fhirt on warm? ? WU1 thefe moyft Trees 
 That haue out-liu'd the Eagle, page thy heeles 
 And skip when ,hou point'ftout? Will the cold brooke 
 Candied with Ice, Cawdle thy Morning tzQe 
 To cure thyo're-oightsfurfet ?Call the Creatures 
 Whofe naked Natures hue in all the fpight 
 Of wrekefull Heauen, whofe bare vnhoufed Trunkes. 
 To the confliflmg Elements expos'd 
 Anfwer meere Nature ; bid them flauer thee 
 Othoufhahfinde. 
 
 Tim. A Foole of thee : depart. 
 
 Ape. I loue thee better now, then ere I did. 
 
 Tim. } hatftbeeworfe. 
 
 A ff . Why? 
 
 Tm. Thou flatter'fl mifery. 
 
 Apr. I flatter not, but fay thou irt a Caytiffc. 
 
 Tim. Whydo'ftihoufeekemeout? 
 
 Aft To vex thee. 
 
 Tim. Al wayes a Villainej Office, or a Fooles, 
 Doft pleafe thy felfe in't t 
 
 Ape. I. 
 
 Tim. What,aKnauetoo? 
 
 Ape. l< thou did'ft put this fowre cold habit on 
 To caltigate thy pride, 'twere well : but thou 
 Doft ic enforcedly : Thou'dfl Courier be againe 
 Wert thou not Beggar : willing mifery 
 Out-liues: tncei taine pompe, is crown'd before i 
 T he one is filling Mill, neuer compleat : 
 The other, at h.gh wifh :beft ftace Contentlefle, 
 Hath a diftra&ed and mofr wretched being, 
 Worfe then the worft,Content. 
 Thou fhould'fl defue to dye,being miferable. 
 
 Tim. Not by his breath,that is more mifetable. 
 Thou art aSlaue.whom Fortunes tender arroe 
 With fauour neuer clafpt : but bred a Dogge. 
 Had'ft thou Jik vs from our firft fwath proceeded, 
 The fweec degrees that this breefe world affords. 
 To foe has may thepaffiuc druggcsof it 
 Freely command'ft : thou would'ft haue plang'd thy fel/ 
 In general! Riot, melted downe thy youth 
 I n different beds of Luft, and neuer learn 'd 
 The Icie precepts of refpe&, but followed 
 The Sugred game before thee. Butmyfelfc, 
 Who had the world as my Confe&ionarie, 
 The mouthes, the tongues, the eyes.and hearts of men, 
 At duty more then i could frame employment ; 
 That numberlefle vpon me frucke, as leaoes 
 Do on the Oake, haue with one Winters brufli 
 Fell from their boughes, and left me open, bare, 
 For euery ftorme that blowes. 1 to beare this, 
 That neuer knew but better, is fome burthen 
 Thy Nature, did commence in furTerance, Time 
 Hath made thec hard in t. Why (liould'ft ^ hate Men ? 
 They neuer flatter'd thee. What haft ihou'giuen ? 
 
Timan of Athens . 
 
 &.oft thou flwuld'tt hazard thy life for thy dinner. Wert 
 thouthe Vnicorne, pride and wrath would confound 
 thce, and make thine owne felfe the ccr.queft of thy fury. 
 Wert thou a Scare, thou would'ft be kill'd by the Horfe: 
 wertthoa aHorfe, tbou woufd'ft be fcaz'dby the Lea- 
 nrd : wert thou a Leopard , thou were Germane to the 
 Lion, and the fpottcs of thy Kindred, were Jurors on thy 
 life. All thy safety were retnotion, and thy defence ab- 
 fence. What Beaft couUfft :hou bee, that were not fub- 
 iefttoaBeaft : and what a Bead art thou already, that 
 feeft not thy lofle in transformadoo. 
 
 Aft. Ifthoucould'ftpleafeme 
 With fpeaking to me,thou mtght'ft 
 H aue hit vpon ithcere. 
 The Commonwealth of Athens/is bccorce 
 AForrcftofBeafts. 
 
 7 im. How ha's the Afle broke the wall, that thou w 
 outoftheCitie. 
 
 Apt. Yonder comes a Poet and a Painter: 
 The plague of Company light vpon thee : 
 I will feare to catch it, and giue way. 
 When 1 know not what clfe to do, 
 llefeetheeagainet 
 
 Tnn. When there it nothing liuing but thee, 
 Thou (halt be welcome. 
 1 had raihcr beaBeggersDogge, 
 Then Slptm ant tu. 
 
 Ape. Thou art chc Cap 
 OfalhheFoolesatiue. 
 
 Tim. Would thou wert cleane enough 
 To fpit vpon. 
 
 Aft. Aplagueonthec, 
 Thou art too bad to cuife. 
 
 Tim. AllVillames 
 That do Hand by thee.are pure. 
 
 Aft. There is no Lcpiofie, 
 But what thou fpeak'ft. 
 
 Tim. If I name thee, lie beateibee; 
 Bin I (hould infed my hands. 
 
 Aft. I would my tongue 
 Could roc them off. 
 
 Tim. Aw*y thou ifluc of a maogie dogge, 
 Cholla does kill roe, 
 Thatthoaartaliue,! fwoond to fee tbet, 
 
 Aft. Would thou would'ftburft. 
 
 Tim. Away tbou tedious Rogue, I am forry I (hall 
 lofeafloncbytbee. 
 
 Aft. Bcaft. 
 
 Tim. Slauc. 
 
 Jft. Toad. 
 
 Tmt. Roguc,Rogue,B.ogue. 
 ! am ficke of this falfe world.and will I cue nought 
 But eucn the meere necefli ties vpon't : 
 Then Timut prefently prepare thy graut : 
 Lye where the light Fomc of the Sea may beate 
 Thy graue fionedayly,raakethinepitaph, 
 That death in me, at others liues may laugh. 
 O thou fweete King-killer, and deare diuorce 
 Twite natural! Sunne and fire : thou bright dcfilet 
 ofHititHt pureft bed, thou valiant Mart, 
 Thou euer.yong.frefti, loued,tnd delicate wooer, 
 Whole blu(h doth thawe the conCecraied Snow 
 That lyes on Dians lap. 
 Thou fifible God, 
 That foujdreft clofe ImpofiJbilhies, 
 Acd mak'ft them kifle; that fy eak'ft with eottie Tonga 
 
 fthou wilt eurfe ; thrFather(thaipooreragge) 
 Mufl be thy fubiecl ; who in fpignt put ftuffe 
 To fome fhee-Begger, and compounded thee 
 } oore Rogue, hereditary . Hence, be gone, 
 f thou hadft no bene borne the wotft of men, 
 Tbou hadfl bene aKnaueand Flatterer* 
 
 Aft. Art thou proud yet/ 
 
 Tim. I. that lam not thee. 
 
 Aft. 1, thatlwasnoPrpdigalL 
 
 Ton. I, that I am one now. 
 Wereallthe wealth I hauc (hut vp in thee, 
 *ld giue thec teaue to hang it Get thee gone : 
 That the whole life of Athens were in this, 
 Thus would I eate it. 
 
 Aft. Heere. I will mend thy Feaft. 
 
 Ton. F'nft mend thy company, take away thy felfe. 
 
 Afc. So I (hall mend mme owne.by'th'lacke of thine 
 
 Tim. Tis not well mended fo, it is butbotcht; 
 f not. I would it were. 
 
 Aft. What would'ft ihoa baue to Athens ? 
 
 Tim. Thee thither in a whirtewind : if thou wilt. 
 Tell them there 1 haueGold ,looke,fo 1 hauc. 
 
 t. HeereisnovfcforGold. 
 . Thebeft.andtrueft : 
 For heere it flcepes, and do's no hyred barme. 
 
 Ape. Where lyeft a nights Timon ? 
 
 Tim. Voder that's aboue me. 
 Where feed'ft thou a-dsyes ^ffetiumm { 
 
 Aft. Where my floaiacke nodes meate , or rather 
 where I eate it. 
 
 Ton. Would poyfon were obedient & knew my mind 
 
 Aft . Where would'ft thou fend it ? 
 
 Tim. To fawcc thy di(hes. 
 
 jlpe. The middle of Humaniry thou neuer kneweff, 
 but the extremitte of both ends. When thou waft in thy 
 Gilt, and thy Perfume, they mockt thee for too much 
 Curiofitie: in thy Ragges thou know"ft none.but art de- 
 fpis'd for the contrary. There's a medlet for thee,eate it. 
 
 Tim. On what 1 hate,] feed not. 
 
 Aft. Do'flhatcaMcdler? 
 
 Tim. I, though it looke like thee. 
 
 Aft. And th'hadfl hated Mcdlcrs fooner, J'fhould'ft 
 >aue loued thy felfe better now. What man didd'ft thou 
 eoer know vnthrift, that was beloued after hi* meaner 
 
 77m. Who without ihofe mcane* thou talk' a of,didft 
 thou euer know belou'd ? 
 
 Apt. My felfe. 
 
 Tim. \ vnderftand thee : tbou hadfl fome meanes to 
 keepe a Dogge. 
 
 Aftm. What things in the world ctr.ftthouneereft 
 omparc to thy Flatterers ? 
 
 Tim. Women neereft, but men: men are the things 
 ihemfeJues. What would'ft thou do with the world A- 
 /n, if it lay in thy power ? 
 
 Ape. GiuciuheBeafts.ioberidofthcmen. 
 
 Tim Would'fl thou haue thy felfe fall in the coafu- 
 fi on of men, and remaine aBeaft with the Beaftt. 
 
 Aft. ITimo*. 
 
 Tim. Abeaftly \mOition,w.hich theGoddei graunt 
 thee t'attsioeto. I fthou wen the Lyon, the Fox would 
 beguile thee : ifthou wert the Lambe. theToxe would 
 eate thec: if thou wert the "Pox, the Lion would fafpe<5t 
 thec, when petsduemunr than wert accuc'dbythe Afle: 
 [fthou wert the Afic, thy dulnefTe would torment thee ; 
 andtt>nthouliu'ditbutaia&rekefafttothe Wolfe. If 
 thou wert the Wolfe, thy grcedineffe would affiUi tnec, 
 
TimonofzJthens. 
 
 TO euetie purpofe : O thou touch of hearts, 
 Thtnke thy (hue-mar, rebels, and by thy vcrtuc 
 Set them inco confounding oddes, that Beads 
 May baue the world in Empire. 
 
 Aft. Would 'twere fo, 
 Bat not till I am dead, lie 0y thtiaQGold - 
 rhon wilt be throng'd too Qiortly. 
 
 TWH. Throng'd too? 
 
 Aft. 1. 
 
 Tim. Thybackelprytbee. 
 
 Ape. Liue, and louc thy mifery. 
 
 Tan. Long tiue fo.and fo dye. I am quit. 
 Mo things like men, 
 
 Eaie Tanm t and abhorrc then. 
 
 Exit Aptman. 
 
 Enter tbt'Baiidctti. 
 
 I WViett ftould he haue this Gold? It is fome poore 
 Fragment, fooae Qendct Ort of hts remainder : the UKere 
 want of Gold , and the falling from ohis Fneodcs. dr cue 
 him into this Mehncholly. 
 
 1 Itisnois'd 
 
 He hath a matte of Tteafure 
 
 3 Let vs make the aflay vpon him.if he carenot foj*t, 
 hewillfupplyvseafily: if he couctoufly refcrueit, how 
 (hall's get it ? 
 
 2 True -.for he hearts it uot about him: 
 Tishid. 
 
 1 Is not this hee ? 
 AH. Where? 
 
 2 Tisbisdefcription. 
 
 3 He? 1 know him. 
 All. SauetheeTtiww. 
 la*. NowThecues. 
 All. Soldiers.not Theeues. 
 
 Tim. Both too ,andwomens Sooner 
 
 All. We are not Theeues, but men 
 That much do want. 
 
 Tim. Your greatcfl wane is.you want much of meat : 
 Why fhould you want ? Bchold.the Earth hath Rooies: 
 Within this Mile brcake forth a hundred Springs: 
 The Oakes bcare MzQ , tho Briars Scarlet Heps, 
 The bounteous Hufwifc Nature, on each bu(h, 
 Layc* her full MerTc before you. Want ? why Want ? 
 
 i We cannot liue on GratTc.on Berrics,Water, 
 As Bcafts,and Birds, and Fifties. 
 
 Ti. Nor on the Beafts themfelues.the Birds & Fifties, 
 Youmufteatemen. Yettrunkcsl muftyoucon, 
 That you are Theeues profeft : that you worke not 
 In holier fnapes : For there isboundlefleThett 
 In limited ProfeiTions. Rafcall Theeues 
 Heere's Gold Go, focke the fabric blood o'th'Grape, 
 Till the high Feauor fceth your blood to froth, 
 And fo fcape hanging. Truft not the Phyfitian, 
 HjjJKntidotes re povfon. and he flay cs 
 JKc then you Rob -. Take we&lth, and Hues together, 
 Do Villamc do, fince you protcft to doo'c , 
 Lik Workemen, lie exampreyou with Tbecucry : 
 The Sunnes a Theefc, and with his great actrsctoon 
 Robbes the vaftc Sea. The Moones an arrant Theefe, 
 And her pale fire, fhe fnauhes from the Sunne. 
 The Sew a Theefc, whofe liquid Surge, refolues 
 The Moone into Salt tesres. The Earth's a Tbesft, 
 That feeds and breeds by a compofiure ftolne 
 From gen'rall excrement : eath thing's a Theefe. 
 The Lawes, yom eoibc and whip ,in tbeir rougb powa 
 
 Ha's vocheck'd Theft. Lous not your fclues, away, 
 Rob one another, there's more Gold, cut throatet, 
 A 11 that you meere are Theeues .- to Athens go, 
 Breake open fhoppcs, nothing can you fteaic 
 But Theeues do loofe ic : fteale leflc, for this I g'.yc -. au, 
 And Gold confound you howforrc : Amen. 
 
 3 Has almoft charm'd roe from my Profefllon,by p r 
 fwadingme to it. 
 
 i Tis in the malice of mankinde, tr-athcthuja/i-ufc* 
 v not to haue vs thriue in our myftery. 
 
 ^ llebeleeuthimasanEnemy, 
 And gmcouer my Trade. 
 
 i Let v firft fee peace in Athens, there is no t 7>e f o 
 mifcrable, but a roan may be true. * f: --H<S 
 
 Sitter the Steward to Time*. 
 
 Stew. Oh you Gods ! 
 Isyon'd defpis'd and ruinous man my Lord ? 
 Full of decay and faylmg?Oh Monument 
 And wonder of good decdj, euilly bedow'd J 
 What an alteration of Honor has defp'r ate want road* ? 
 What vilder thing vpon the earth, then Friends, 
 Who can bring Noblcft mindcs, to baftfl ends. 
 How rarely does it meete with this times guife, 
 When man was wiflit coloue his Enemies : 
 Grant 1 may cucr louc, and rather woo 
 Thofe that would mifcheefe me, then thofe that doo. 
 Has caught me in his eye, I wiilprefent my honeftgriefe 
 vnto him ; and as my Lord, ftill ferue him with my life. 
 NlydeereftMafter. 
 
 Tim. Away : what art rhou? 
 
 Stew. Haue you forgo; me, Sir? 
 
 Tim. Why doft aske that ? I haue forgot ell rotn. 
 Then, if thou grunt*ft } tl'artaman. 
 I haue forgot thee. 
 
 Stew. An honcft poore fcruant of yours. 
 
 Tim, Then I know thec not : 
 I neuer had honcft man about me, 1 all 
 I kept were Knaues, to ferue in meaic to ViHsjnes. 
 
 Stew. The Gods are wunefle, 
 Neu'r did poore Steward weare a truer greefe 
 For his vndone Lord, then mine eyes for you, 
 
 Tan. What, doft thou weepc? 
 Come nearer, then I lone thec 
 Becaufe thou art a woman k and difdaim'ft 
 Flinty mankinde : whofc eyes do neutt giue, 
 But thorow Luft nnd Laughter : pictie'sflceping: 
 Strange times ^ weepe with Iaughing,noi with weeping, 
 
 Stew. I beggc of you to know me. good my Lord, 
 T'accept my grcefe.and whil'ft this poore wealth lafls. 
 To entertaineme as your Steward ftill. 
 
 Tm. Had I a Steward 
 So true, fo iuft, and now fo comfortable? 
 It almoft curnes my dangerous Nature wilde. 
 Let me behold thy face ; Surely, thii man 
 Wasborne of woman. 
 
 Forgiue my general!, and exccptldTe raflinefle 
 YouperpetuallfoberGods. 1 doproclairne 
 O r ?ho'nftman :Mi(1akerr.cDot,butone : 
 NO more 1 pray, and hee's a Steward. 
 How faine would I baue hated all roankinde, 
 And thou redeem/ft thy felfe. But all &ue tbce, 
 IfellwithCurfee. 
 
 Me thiakcs tbouart moreboneft DOW, tb wife : 
 For, by oppreflmg and bttraying tnee, 
 
 Thou 
 
Thou roight'ft haue foooer got another Sendee : 
 
 Far many fo arrsise atfecond Matters, 
 
 Vpon their fir ft Lords necke. But cell me true, 
 
 (For I muft euer doubt, though oc're fo fare) 
 
 1$ not ihy kindneflc fubtle, couctous. 
 
 If not 3 Yfuring kindneffe.and as rich men deale Guifcs, 
 
 Expefling in returne twenty for one ? 
 
 Star. No my mod worthy Maftet.in whofe bteft 
 Doubt, and fufpe<3 (alas) are plac'd too late : 
 You (houldhaue fear'd falfe times, when you did Feaft. 
 Sufpeft ft ill comes, where an eflare is leafL 
 That which I (hew, Heauen kaowes, ismecrdy Loue, 
 Duiie, nd Zealc, to your vrtmatched minde . 
 Care of your Food and Liuir,g,and bcleeue It. 
 Myrooft Honour'd Lord, 
 For any benefit that points to mee, 
 Either m hope, or prefent , J'de exchange 
 For this one wifh, that you had power and wealth 
 To require me, by making rich your fclfe. 
 
 Taw. Lookc thee, 'tis \o : thoo fingly honeft man, 
 Hecre take s the Gods out of my miferie 
 Ha's fent thee Treafure. Go, line rich and happy. 
 But thus conditioned : Thou fb alt build from men: 
 Hate all, eutfe all, (hew Charity to none. 
 But let the farniflu flefh flide From the Bone, 
 Ere thou releeue the Begger, G iue ta dogges 
 What thou denyeft to men. Let Prifoni (wallow 'em, 
 Debts wither 'em to nothing, be men like blaftcd woods 
 And may Difeafelicke vp their falfe bloods. 
 And fo farewell, and chriue. 
 
 Steif. O let me flay , and comfort you, my Mafler. 
 
 Tim. If thou bat'fl Codes 
 Stay not : flye.whil'fi thou art blef>and free : 
 Nercfcetbououn.andleimene'refeerhcc. Exit 
 
 filter Pert, ami Pasattr. 
 
 PAM. A 5 1 woke note of the place, it cannot be fane 
 where he abides. 
 
 Poet. What's to be thought ofhim ? 
 Does the Rumor hold for true, 
 That hee'sfo full of Gold? 
 
 Pinter. Certtine. 
 
 Jlcituukt reports it : Pkrtoicatnd Timmdjl* 
 Had Gold ot him. He likewife cnnch'd 
 Poore ftragliog Souldiers with great quantity 
 Tis faide, hegaue vnto his Steward 
 A mighty fomms. 
 
 Pott. Then thia breaking ofhis, 
 Ha's beene but a Try fT his Friends ? 
 
 Pointer Nothing eJ(e: 
 You (hall fee him a Palme m Athens agatne, 
 And flourish with the higheft : 
 Therefore, 'tis not amifle, we tender our loue* 
 To him, in this fuppos'd diftrdVe ofhis : 
 It will (hew honeftly in v, 
 And is very lik el y, to loade our purpofes 
 With what they uauaile for, 
 If it be a iuf) and true report, that goes 
 Ofhishauing. 
 
 ftef. What haue you now 
 To prefera vnto him ? 
 
 Painter. Nothing at this time 
 But my Vi Station : ontly I will promile him 
 An excellent Peece. 
 
 ?ce t . I muft ferue him fo too ; 
 Tell him of in intent that's comming toward htm. 
 
 Pataur. Goodastncbeft. 
 Promifina, is the wte Ayre o'thTtme , 
 I: opens the eyes of Expectation. 
 Perferowoce, b eucr the duller for his acle, 
 And but in the plainer and fimpter kinde of people. 
 The deedeofSaying is quite out of vfe. 
 To Prctnife, is moft Qmnly and fafliionable t 
 Performance, is a kindeof Will or Tefamera 
 Which argaes* grcsafickoefletalusiudgeinent 
 That makes it. 
 
 Tenon. Excellent Workeman. 
 Thou ranft not paint a man fo badde 
 Asifithyfelfe. 
 
 Pott. I am thinking 
 
 What I (hall fay I haue prooided for him : 
 It rauft be a perfonating of himielfe : 
 A Satyre againft the foftnefle of Profpenty, 
 With a Difcouerieof the infinite Ratteries 
 That follow youth and opulencie. 
 
 TMM*. Mufr tbou needes 
 Stand for a Villaioe In thine owne Worke ? 
 Wilt thou whip thine owne faults in other men? 
 Do fo, I baoe Gold for thee. 
 
 Pet. Nay Jertfeeke turn. 
 Then do we finne againft our owneftate. 
 When we may prom mecte, aod coroe too late. 
 
 Footer. Tru: 
 
 When the day femes before blscke-cornet'd night 5 
 Fmde what thou want 'ft, by free aod ofhVd light. 
 
 Tim. HeiDeeteyottatthenime: 
 What a Cods Gold, thachtu worflupt 
 In a bafer Temple, then where Swine feede ? 
 Ti> thou that rigg ft the Barke.and plow'ft the Fame, 
 Set left admired reuerence in a Slaoe, 
 To thee be worfhipt. and thy Saints for aye : 
 Be crown "d with Plagues, that thee alone obay. 
 Fit I meet them. 
 
 Put. Haile worthy 77OB. 
 
 P*n. Our late Noble Mafter. 
 
 Tisn. Hiueloncclia'd 
 To fee two honcftjnen ? 
 
 faet. Sit: 
 
 H suing often of your open Bounty afted. 
 Hearing you were retyr'd, your Friends falneoff, 
 Whofe thankelefle Natures (O abhorred Spirits) 
 Not all the Whippes of Heaucn^re large enough. 
 What, to yon, 
 
 Whofe Starre-likeNoblenefle gaoe life and influence 
 To their whole being ? I am rapt, and canoot couer 
 The monftrous bulke of this Ingratitude 
 With any nze of words. 
 
 Tima*. Let it go, 
 
 Naked men may fee't the better t 
 
 You that are honeft, by being what you are, 
 
 Make them beft feene,and knowne. 
 
 Pain. He,and my felfe 
 
 Haue trauaird in the great fliowr* of your guifts, 
 AndfweetlyfdtU. 
 
 Tno* I,youareboncflm*n. 
 
 P#*ter. We are hither come 
 To oftr you our feruice 
 
 Tcflwi. Moft honert men: 
 Why 
 
Timon of Athens. 
 
 Why how ftiall I requite you? 
 
 That franVfhim thus. Time with hiifairei hand. 
 Offering the Fortune* of his former dsyes. 
 The former man may make him; bring vs 10 him 
 And chanc'd it as it may. 
 
 Stew. HeereishisCaue: 
 
 Peace and content be heerc. Lord Time*, Timm, 
 Lookeout.and fpeake to Friends : Th'Athenisn* 
 By two of their mort reuerend Senate greet thec : 
 Spcake to them Nohle Timo*. 
 
 Eatrr Timon <mt efbu Cmt. 
 
 Tim. Thou Sunne that comforts burne, 
 Speakeandbehang'd : 
 For each true word, a bliftcr.and each falfe 
 Be as a Camhtrizing to the root o'thTongue, 
 Confuming it with ipeakmc. 
 
 I Worthy Ttmo*. 
 
 Tim. Ofnonebutfuchasyou, 
 And you of Tfcmn. 
 
 i Th Senator* of Athens.greet thee Tina*. 
 
 Tim. I thankethem, 
 And would (end them ba eke the plague, 
 Could 1 but catch it for them. 
 
 t O forget 
 
 What we are forry for our felues In thee : 
 The Senators,wuh one confent'of loue, 
 Intreate thee backe to Athens, who haue thought 
 On fpeciallD.gni ties, wh.ch vacant Jye 
 For thy beft v(e and wearing. 
 
 Tneyeonfefle 
 
 Toward thee, forgetfulnefle too generall grofle \ 
 Which now the publike Body.whicb doth fUdotx* 
 Play the re-canter, feeling in It felfe 
 A lacke ofTtmms ayde, hath fince withall 
 Of it owne fall, retraining ayde to Tmon t 
 And fend forth vs, to make their Cor rowed render, 
 Together.with a recompenee more fruitful! 
 1 hen their offence can weigh downe by the Dramme, 
 I euen fuch heapes and fummes of Loue and Wealth. 
 As (hall to rhee blot out, what wrongs were theirs, 
 And write in thec the figures of their loue, 
 Euertoread them chine. 
 
 TIM. You witch me in it; 
 Surprize me to the very brinke of feares ; 
 .Lend me a Fooles heart, and a woman? eyes, 
 And lie beweepe thefe comforts,wortKy Senators, 
 
 S Therefore fo pleafe thee to'reiurne with vs 
 And of our Athens, thine and ours to take 
 The Captamfhip, thou malt be met with ihankes, 
 Allowed with abfolutepower.and i hy good name 
 Liue wirh Authorise : fo foone we fhall dtiuc backe 
 OfsllcthjJft th approaches wild, 
 Who like * Bore too fcusge.doth root vp 
 His Countries peace. 
 
 ft And (hakes his threatmng Sword 
 Againft the wallei ofjlibtnt. 
 
 i Therefore Timm 
 
 Tim. Well (u, I will ; therefore 1 will fir thu 
 li jHcibiade! kill my Countrymen, 
 Let lilctfiAtLi know thiiofT"""*", 
 That Taarn cares not. But ifhe ficke faire Athens, 
 And cake our goodl y aged men by'th'Bcards, 
 Giuingour holy Virgmj toihe ftaine 
 Of contumelious, btaftly,mad-bra'm'd warrc : 
 Then let him know^ndiell him T*w<xifpeakej it. 
 
 TV iiy now u*Ji A i vvju.i* your 
 
 Can you eatc Roots, and drlnke cold water, no? 
 
 Btth. What we can do. 
 Wttj'l do to do you feruice. 
 
 Tim. Y'arehoneftmen. 
 Y haue heard that I haue Gold, 
 1 am fure you haue, fpeake truth, y'arehoneft men. 
 
 P<ai. So it is faid my Noble Lord, but therefore 
 Cam not my Priend.nor I. 
 
 Tone*. Goodhoneftmen-.Thoudraw'ftacountetfet 
 Beft in all Athem. th'art indeed the bcft, 
 Thou counterfej'ft moft liuely. 
 
 Pom. So.fo, mv Lord. 
 
 Tim. E*ne fo hr u 1 fay. And for thy fiction. 
 Why thy Vcrfe fwels wrth ftuffe fo fine and fmooth, 
 Thanhou art euen Nnurall in thine Att. 
 But for aH this (my honeft Natur d friendi) 
 I muft needi fay you haue a little fault. 
 Marry 'tis not monftrous in you, neither wifli I 
 You take much pames to mend. 
 
 "Brxb. Befeech your Honour 
 To make u knowne to vs. 
 
 Tim. You'ltakeiiill. 
 
 "Both. Moftthankefully.my Lord. 
 
 Tim**. Will ?ou indeed? 
 
 Both. Doubt it not worthy Lord. 
 
 Tim. There's neuer a one of you but truHs & Knaoe, 
 That mightily dereiues you. 
 
 TJatb. Do we,my Lord ? 
 
 Tim. I.andvouhearehimcogge, 
 Seehimdiflemblc, 
 
 Know hu grofle patchery, 1ou him, feedehim, 
 Keepein yourbofome, yetremame aiTur'd 
 That he's a made-vp-Viliiine 
 
 Pain. 1 know none fuch,my Lord. 
 
 Pta. Nor I. 
 
 Tunon. Looke you, 
 I tone you well.Ile giue you Gold 
 Rid me thefe Villaines from your companies ; 
 Hang them, or (tab the,drowne them in a draught 
 Confound them by fome courfe,and come to me, 
 He gme you Gold enough. 
 
 3oth. Name them my Lord, let's know them. 
 
 Ttm. You that way* and you this : 
 But two in Company : 
 Each man a part, all fingle.and alone, 
 Yet an arch Villaine keepcs him company j 
 If where thou art, two Villaines (hall not be, 
 Come not neere him. If thou woulcfO hot recide 
 Bat where one Villaine is, thenhim abandon. 
 Hence, par kc, there's Gold.you came for Gold ye fUues. 
 You haue workc for me ; there's payment,ihence, 
 You are an Alomift,m&kc Gold of that : 
 Out Rilcall dogges, txtmt 
 
 liner Steward l tnd rwt StnMtrt 
 
 5/ra>. IT is vame thit you would fpeake with Ti"KJ" 
 For he is fet fo oncly to himfdfe. 
 That nothing but him(elte,whicrilookcs like man, 
 Is friendly with him- 
 
 i -S*B. Bring vi to his Caue. 
 It i our part and promife to th'Alhenian* 
 To fpeake with Time*. 
 
 Men are not foil the fame : 'twas Time and Gree/ee 
 
Timon of Athens. 
 
 22. 
 
 In pitty of our aged, and our youth, 
 
 \ cannot choofe but tell him that I care not, 
 
 And let him tak't at worft : For their Kniues care not. 
 
 While you haue throats to snfwer. For my felfe. 
 
 There'* noi a whittle, in Ut'vnruJy Campe, 
 
 But I do pciz* ' ( my loue,before 
 
 Thereoetends Throat in Athens. So 1 leaaeyou 
 
 To the protection of the profpetou s Gods, 
 
 At Tneeues to Keeper*. 
 
 Stf. Staynot.all'alnvaine. 
 Tim. Why I was writing of my Epitaph, 
 It will be fecne to morrow. My long fickoelfe 
 Of Health, and Liuing, oow begins to mend, 
 And nothing brings roc all things. Go. line Oil), 
 Be Alabia&t yonr plague ; you his, 
 And laft fo long enough, 
 t We(pekeinvaJne. 
 Tim But yet I loue my Country ,and am not 
 One that reioyces in the common wracke, 
 As common bruite doth pat it. 
 i Thai'jwellfpoke. 
 
 Tim. Commend me to my lotting Countrcymen. 
 I Thefe words become your tippes as they pale iho- 
 row them. 
 
 i And enter in our cares, like great Triurnphet * 
 In their applauding gate*. 
 
 Tim. Commend me lo them, 
 And tell them. tht to eafethem of their greefes , 
 Their fearet of HoftTIe ftrokes, their Aches loflics. 
 Their pangs of Loue, with other incident throwes 
 That Natures fragile Veffcll dri tuftaine 
 In lifcs vncertainc voyage, 1 will fome klndnrs do them, 
 lie teach them to preuent wilde Aicibitdet wrath. 
 I 1 like this well, he will returne againe. 
 Tim I haue a Tree which growes heere in my Clofe, 
 That mine owne vfc inuitesmc tocutdowne. 
 And (hortly muft I fell it. Tell my Friends, 
 Tell Athens, in the (eqoeuee of degree. 
 From high to low throughout, that who fo plcafe 
 To flop AfHi&ton, let him take hu hafte ; 
 Come hither ere my Tree hath felt the Axe, 
 And hang himfelfr. I pray you do my greeting. 
 
 Sttw. Trouble him no further, thus yon Hill (hall 
 Finde him. 
 
 Tm. Come not to me againe, but fay to Athens, 
 Timon hath made his euetlafting Manfion 
 Vpon the Beached Verge of the fait Flood, 
 Who once a day with his emboflcd Froth. 
 The turbulent Surge dial! couer ; thither come, 
 And let my eraue-ttone be your Oracle: 
 Lippes, let foure words go by,and Language end : 
 What is amiffc, Plague and Infeflion mend. 
 Graues onely be mens workes,and Death their gaine; 
 Sunne, hide thy Beames, Ttmo* hath done his Raigne. 
 
 Exit 7/acwt. 
 
 I His difcontents are vnremoueably coupled to Na- 
 ture. 
 
 * Our hope in him is dead : let vs returne, 
 And ftraine what other meanes is left vnto vs 
 Inoardeerepenll. 
 
 I 1 1 requires fwift foot. 
 
 Enter two el bur Senators jvitb a Aftfftngtr. 
 
 t Thou haft painfully difcooer'd : are hit Files 
 Ai full at thy report? 
 
 . Ihauefpokethtkaft. 
 Bfi<d his expedition promifes prcfent approach. 
 
 , W.ftand much hard.ifU r bring nr*w. 
 
 M*J. I ant ft Carrier, one mine ancient Friend, 
 Whom though in general part we were oppos'd, 
 Yet our old ioue made a particular force, 
 And made vs fpeakc like Friends, This man was ridine 
 From AlcAtadtttoTiaK>*tCa*K> 
 With Letters ofrnrreaty, which imported 
 His Fellowship i'th'caufe againft your Cky, 
 In part for his fake mou'd. 
 
 e*tv the HtxrStiuten. 
 
 \ Heere come our Brothers. 
 
 3 No talke ofTimon, nothing of him expe A, 
 The Enemies Orumme is heard^nd feartfuU fcouring 
 Doth choake the ayre with duft : ] n, and preptre, 
 Ours is the fall I feare, our Foes the Snare. XVM 
 
 lifter Souldisr 
 
 Sol. By all defcriptioa this fhouid be the place. 
 Whofe heere? Speake hoa. No anfwer ? What is this ? 
 Tjmen is dead, who hath out-ft rctcht his fpan. 
 SomeBealt rcade this There do's not liue a Man. 
 Dead fure, and thu hisGraue,what's on this Tomb, 
 1 cannot read : the Charra&er He rake with wax, 
 Our Captaine hath in euery Figure skill ; 
 An ag'd Interpreter, though yong in diyes : 
 Before proud Athens, hee's fet downe by this, 
 Whofc fall the marke of his Ambition it. Exit 
 
 Tntmptu found. tttr Akibitdct vtih bis Pwiri 
 btfeft Aiktns. 
 
 Aft. Sound to rhh Coward,and tafciniou* Towne, 
 Our terrible approach. 
 
 Tilt Sentttri ffftttft vpon the vttls. 
 Till now you haue gone on, and fill'd the time 
 With all Licentious meaiiire, making your wrlles 
 The fcope of luflice. Till now,my felfe and fuch 
 Asflcpt within the fhadow of your power 
 Haue wander*d with our trauerft Armes.and breath'd 
 Our furrerance vainly : Now the time is flu/h, 
 When crouching Marrow in the bearer ftrrng 
 Cries (of it (elfe)no more : Now breathleflc wrong, 
 Shall fit and pant in your great Chaires of cafe, 
 And purfic Infolence (haUbreake his winde 
 With {care and horrid flight 
 
 i.StH. Noble.snd young; 
 When thy fir ft greefcs were but a me ere conceir, 
 Ere thou hadlt power, or we had eaufe of feare, 
 "We (ent to thec, to giue thy rag^es Balme, 
 To wipe out our Ingratitude, with Loues 
 About their quanthic. 
 
 a So did we wooe 
 
 Transformed Trmort, to our Citdes Ioue 
 By humble Meflige, and by promift meanes : 
 We were not all vnkinde, nor all deferue 
 The common ftrokeof warre. 
 
 i Tnefe wallet of ours, 
 Were not ereded by their hands, from whom 
 You hue receyu'd your greefe : Nor are they fuch, 
 That thefe great Towres.Trophees, & Schools fhold f 
 For priuate faults in them. 
 
 * Nor. are they iiuing 
 
Timan of Athens. 
 
 Who were the moduei that you fit ft went oot, 
 
 (Shame that they wanted, cunning in exeeffe) 
 
 Hath broke their beam. March, Noble Lord, 
 
 Into our City with thy Banners fprtd. 
 
 By decimation aod a tythed death j 
 
 If thy Revenges hunger for that Food 
 
 Which Nature loathes, take thou the deftto'd tenth. 
 
 And by the hazard of the fpotted dye, 
 
 Let dye thefpotied. 
 
 I All haue not offended t 
 foe tbofe that were, it is not fqnare to take 
 Oo thofe that re, Reuenge : Crime*, like Lands 
 Arc oot inherited, then dewe Couocryman, 
 Bring in thy rankes, bin leaue without thy rage, 
 Spare thy Athenian Cradle, and t hofe Km 
 Which in tb blotter of thy mth muft fall 
 With thofe that haue offended, like a Shepheard, 
 Approach the Fold, and cull tb mfecled forth, 
 But kill not altogether. 
 
 t What thou wilt, 
 
 Thou rather fhalt inforct it with thy fmile, 
 Thenhewtoo't, with thy Sword. 
 
 i Set but thy foot 
 
 Againft our rampyr'd gates, and they Oiall ope : 
 So thou wilt fend thy gentle heart before. 
 To fay thou t enter friendly. 
 
 a Throw thy Gloue, 
 Or any Token of thine Honour elfe, 
 That thou wilt vfe the warre* at thy redreffe, 
 And not as ourCoofufion ; All thy Powers 
 ShaJI make" their harbour in our Towne, till wee 
 Haue feal'd thy full defue. 
 
 jfle. Then there's rry Gloue, 
 Defend aod open your vruhiiged Porta, 
 
 Thofe Enemies of Tmui, and mine owne 
 Whom you your feluei (hall fet out for reproofr 
 Fall and no more ; and to at tone your fearei 
 With my more Noble meaning, not a TOD 
 Shall pafle hi quarter, or offend the flreame 
 Of Regular lufticeinycur Citties bounda, 
 But (hall be remedied to your publiqu* Lawn 
 At heauieft anfwer. 
 
 "Bk. Tismofl Nobly fpokeo. 
 
 <Alr Defcend,and keepe your wor dr. 
 Z*ltr * Mefttojrr 
 
 Mtf. My Noble General!, r^^irde^ 
 Entomb'd vpon the very hemme o'th'Sea, 
 And on his Graueftone. thit IrrfcuJprure which 
 With wax 1 brought away : whofe foft Jmpreffion 
 Interprets for my poore ignorance. 
 
 HtT< lit i a 
 
 MMT mj **,< 
 Htrrr It f Tm,on 
 
 "f'> *f*rttc 
 
 Thefe well exptefle in thee thy latter fpirits: 
 
 1 hough thou abhortdlr; in v oor humane griefes, 
 
 Scornd'ft our Brainej flow, and thofe our droplcts.whkh 
 
 From niggard Nature fall ; yet Rich Conceit 
 
 Taught thee to make vafl Neptune weepe for tye 
 
 On thy low Graue, on faults forgjoen. Dead 
 
 1$ Noble Tw.. of wbofe Memorie 
 
 Hecreaftermore. Bring me into your Cirie, 
 
 And I will Tfe the CMiue, with my Sword : 
 
 Make war breed peace , make peaf e (tint war.makeearb 
 
 Prefcnbe to other, at each others Leach. 
 
 Ler ourDrummea fbike. 
 
 FINIS. 
 
THE 
 
 ACTORS 
 
 NAMES. 
 
 WON if Athens. 
 
 rlijh Tbilofophe 
 Sempr&thu another flatter ing Lord. 
 Alcibiades, an Athenian feptaine. 
 Toet. 
 fainter. 
 JsveUer. 
 Merchant. 
 fertaine Senatottry, 
 fertaine Maskers. 
 Certaine Theeues. 
 
 miM, one oflymontSentantt. 
 Seruilitu, another. 
 
 SeutraH Serttaitts t offerers. 
 
 Varro. 
 
 Lucius. 
 Horten/is 
 
 Semprmat. 
 
 With diuers other Servant $, 
 
lop 
 
 THE TRAGEDIE OF 
 
 IVLIVS C^SAR. 
 
 Trimus. Scvna *Prima. 
 
 . <u<tccTtaj*tCcmaH*eri 
 
 Exttrftaum t 
 
 HEiue : home you tdleCrcatttret.get yoo home: 
 Isthis a Holiday ? What, know you not 
 (Being Mechanical!) you ought not walke 
 Vpon a labouring day .without the figne 
 Of your profefljoa ? Speake.what Trade art choti ? 
 r Why Sir,* Carpenter, 
 Mar. Where thy Leather Apron.and thy Rule? 
 What doft chou witb thy twit Appanell on ? 
 You fir , what Trade are you ? 
 
 Ce&l. TrneJy Sir, iorrfpe&ofafine Workman, Ism 
 but as you would fay.aCobler. 
 
 M*r. But what Trade art thou ? Anfwer me dire&ly. 
 Cob. A Trade Sit, that 1 hope limy vfe, with a fate 
 Confcience. which is indeed Sir, a Mender of bad (bules 
 lM. What Trade tbouknaue? Thou naughty knane, 
 what Trade ? 
 
 CM. N ay I befeech you Sir, be not out with met yet 
 f you be out Sir, I can mend you* 
 
 ~. What mean ft thou by that ? Mend mee, tho 
 awcyTellow ? 
 C<A. Whyfv.Cobbleyoo. 
 TlA. Thou art a Coblef ,srt thou ? 
 Ck. Truly fir, all thac I hue by, it with the Aule : I 
 meddle with oo Tradefmans matters, nor womens mat- 
 ters; but withal I am indeed Sir,a Surgeoo to old fhooes -. 
 when they ateio great danger. I recouer them. A* pro- 
 per men as uer trod pon Nei Leather, bzue gone vp- 
 onmy hndy-worke. 
 
 F/. But wherefore trt not in thy Shop to dyV 
 Why do'ft i Sou leade thefe men about the ftreeur 
 
 C^. Truly fir, to*eareout their (hooei, toget my 
 fclfe into mote worke. But inJeede fir, we make Holy- 
 day to fee C*pv, and to rcioyce in hit Triumph. 
 
 Mur. Wheforereioyce? 
 W fut Cooque ft brings he home t 
 What Tributaries follow him toBome. 
 To grace in Captioe bonds his Chariot Wheeles? 
 You Bloc kes,you ftones.you woriethen fenfleflc things: 
 O you hard hearts, you cruel! men of Home, 
 Krv/w you not P**ft) many a time and oft ) 
 Hau /oo cl.mb'd vp to Wallet and Battlements, 
 To 7 owres and Wmdowe*? Yea, to Chtmnev tops, 
 Your Infant* in your Armes, and there baue late 
 The Iiue4ong day .with patient expeOation, 
 
 To fee great Psatfxy paflc the (beets ofRome t 
 And when yon faw his Chariot but appear*, 
 Haue yoo not made an VniuerfaU (bout, 
 That Tyber trembled vndemeath her bankes 
 To heare the replication of your founds, 
 Made in her Cooraue Shores ? 
 And do you now put on your beft artyre ? 
 And doyou now cull out atiolyday ? 
 And do you DOW ftrew Flower* in his way, 
 That comes in Triumph oner Pempjei bio4 't 
 Begone, 
 
 Runne to your Ixjufcs, (all t pon your knees, 
 Pray so the Cods to intermit the plague 
 That flcd*OM>ft light on ihii Ingratitude. 
 
 Ela. Go,go,gocd Countrymen, and for this fault 
 Affcmble all the poof e men of your fort ; 
 Draw them to Tyber bankes,andvreepe your tore* 
 Into the Chaanell, tili the ioweft ftreame 
 Do kitfc the tEofl exalted Shores of all. 
 
 See where their bafeft mettle be not mou'd. 
 They vanifh tongue-eyed in their gwhineffe : 
 Go you downe that way towards cheCapitcIl, 
 This way will 1 : Difrobe the Images, 
 if you do finde them deckt with Ceremonies. 
 
 Utfirr. May we do fo ? 
 Yoo know it is theFcaft of Lupercall. 
 
 flu. It is no matter, let no Images 
 Be hung with Cj/or/Trophees : lie about. 
 And driue away the Vulgar ftom the Greet* ; 
 So do you too, where yoo percerue them thicke. 
 Thefe growing Feathers, pluck t from Ctftri wing, 
 Will make him flye an ordinary pitch, 
 Who elfc would foareaboue the view of men, 
 And keepe rs all in feruilc fearefulaefle. 
 
 &MrC4Cr,4aMi}r/ircb C*trfe*lpbirnia,PorH4,r!<: 
 ctm t CiceT t 'Brmtm,C*gu*,Ctfk?i* Sooth foerxf- 
 
 ter them Mttrtbu aid Fl^aam 
 C*T Ctlfbun,,*. 
 Ck- Peace ho, <V-rfpetke. 
 C</. Custom**. 
 C*/f. HeercroyLottl. 
 Cjf. Stand yon direcHy h j4*tteHt way, 
 When he doth run his coude. J*tt*. 
 jti*. Cy/47,my Lord. 
 Ctf. Forget not in your fpeed sjntnut, 
 To touch frrbmn* : for our Elders fay, 
 
 k k Th< 
 
no 
 
 7%e Tragedle of Julius frjar. 
 
 And fine* you know, you cannot fee your felfe 
 So well as by Reflexion; I yourGlaflc, 
 Will modeftly difcouer to your felfc . 
 Th of your felfe, which youyet know not of. 
 And be not ieelour on me,gernlr Bnatu : 
 Were I a common Laughter, or did vfe 
 To (tale with ordinary Oatlies my loue 
 T o euery new Protefter : if yoo know. 
 Thit I do fa wnr on then, and hugge them hard, 
 And after fcandall them : Or if you know. 
 That I profefie my felfe in Banauetting 
 To all the Rout, then hold me dangerous. 
 
 The Bsiren uxichtd in this holy chace, 
 Shake off their fterrilecurfc. 
 
 j4ii. \ fhall remember, 
 yhen Cfftr fayes J>o this; it is perfomVd. 
 
 C*f Set on,and leaue no Ceremony out. 
 
 Ctf. Ha> Who calles r 
 
 C *k. Bid cucry noyfe be Hill : peace yet againe* 
 C*/. Whomnntheprefle.thatcaUesonme/ 
 hcare a Tongue ftuiller then all the Muficke 
 Cry, C if* : Speake. fa*" > torn ' d to neaie 
 Seeth. Bf wire the Ides of Marcli. 
 Ctf. What man u trnt ? 
 
 Br. A Sooth-fayer bids you beware the Ides of March 
 CtC Set him before me, let me fee his face. 
 Ctffi. Fellow, come from the throng, look vpon Ctfter. 
 C*f What fayft thou to me now? Speik once againe 
 S*xh. Beware the Ides of March. 
 C*f. HeisaDreamer,letvslcuehim: Pfle. 
 
 Sexmet. Lxt**t. M*xttT>na & C*jf. 
 
 C*ffi. Will you go fee the older of the courfe ? 
 
 "Br*i. Not I. 
 
 tfffi. I pray you do. 
 
 Brm. \ am not Gunefom: I dolacke fome part 
 >fr.ht quicke Spirit that isinX*'*")': 
 me not hinder C*fluu y out defires ; 
 1e leaue you. 
 
 fafli. 'Brutm, \ do obferue you now of late : - 
 haue not from your eyts,that gentlenefTe 
 And (hrv* of Loue^s 1 was wont to haue - 
 Ton beare too ftubbomc.and too ftiange a hand 
 Ooer your Friend, that louts yog. 
 
 e not decciu'd : If I haue veyPd my looke, 
 turne the trouble of my Countenance 
 /lewly vpon my felfc. Vexed I am 
 )flace, withpaffions of fome difference, 
 Conceptions onely proper to my felfe, 
 Which giue fome foyle (perhaps) to my Behauiours : 
 Ut Set not therefore my good Friends be greeu'd 
 Among which number Ctflm be you one) 
 ^ot conftrucany further my neglect, 
 hen that poore 2?n/*/wiihhimfelfeat warre, 
 or gets the (hewes of Loue to other men 
 
 C^I.Then TrVww, 1 hue much miftook your piflfion, 
 Y meanes whereof , this Brcfi of mine hath buried 
 'houghts of great value, worthy Cogitations. 
 ell me good "Snttut, Can you fee your rate ? 
 
 or the eye fees not it felfe but by rcflcclion, 
 fome other thing*. 
 Ctfftiu. Tisiuft, 
 
 id it it very much lamented Br*tm, 
 "hit you haue no fuch Mirrors, as will turne 
 out hidden worthinefle into your eye, 
 hat you might fee your fhadoW: 
 aue heard, 
 
 here many of thtbefi reff eel In Rome, 
 iccrpt immortall Ctftr) fpeaLmg of Bnatu, 
 id groaning vnderneath this Agesyoake, 
 >ue wifh'd, that Noble Ernnu had his eyes. 
 Br*. Into what dangers, would you 
 eade me C-flTwi t 
 
 t you would hzueme feeVeinto my fejfir, 
 iKjt which is not in me-f 
 */! Therefore good &rmut t be prt par d to hf ire 
 
 Br. Whit meanes thii Showting > 
 1 do feare, the People ehoofc Cefa? 
 Forrheir Kmg 
 
 C*ffi. l,doyoi:fereit> 
 Then muli 1 thinke you would net bane it fo 
 
 Bnt. I would not C*fluu, y I loue him wtli: 
 But wherefore do you hold me hem fo long? 
 What is it, that you would impart to me? 
 If it be ought toward the general! good. 
 Set Honor in onc^ye, and Death ich other, 
 And 1 will looke on both indifferently : 
 For IttthfGodjfofpeedmte.as! lout 
 The name of Honor, more then I feare death. 
 
 Cfli. 1 know that rcrtue, to be in you B 
 A* well as I do know your outward fauour. 
 Well, Honor it the lobicft of my Story : 
 I cannot rell, what yoo and othtr men 
 Thinke of iht lif c . But foi my fingle felfe, 
 I had as lie fe noi be, at liue to be 
 In iwc of fuch a Thing, as I my Pelfe. 
 I wa$ bomc free as C*/ir. To were you, 
 We both haur fed as weil, and we can both 
 Endure the Winters cold, a* well at hee. 
 For once, vpon a Rawe andGuftie day, 
 The troubled Tyber, chafing with her Shores, 
 Ctfar ftide to me, Dar'ft thou C*(j lia now 
 Leaps in with me into thit angry Flood, 
 Andfwim so yonder Point I Vpon the word, 
 Accoutred as I was, I plunged in, 
 And bad him follow : fo indeed he did. 
 The Torrent roar'd, and we did buffet it 
 With lufty Sinewet, throwing it afide, 
 Arjd (renaming ji with hearts of Controuerfie. 
 But ere we could arriue the Point propos'd. 
 Cy/ir cride, Helpe me C?#Tt,, O r I finke. 
 I ( as tsxt*> t oO r great An c* ft or, 
 Did ftofu the Flarrurs of Troy, vpon hia fhouldf 
 The old x<*/y?/beare) fo, from the vrauei ofTybcr 
 D,d I the tyred fcftr : And thi.'Man, 
 Is now become a God, and Ctffau is 
 A wretched Crrarure, and.muft bend his body, 
 If C</-r c arelefly but nod on him. 
 He had a Fewer when he was mSpaJne, 
 And when the Fit was on him,! did marke 
 How he did (hake : Tis true, this God did (hakr, 
 Hit Coward lippes did from their colour five, 
 And that fame Eye,whofe bend doth awe ihe World, 
 Did loofe his Luftte : 1 did here him grone : 
 , and that Tongue of his, that bad the Roman* 
 
 arke him, and write his Spetrrhe* m their Bookn, 
 Alu, it cued, Giue me fomc dnnke 7V/M, 
 
The Tragedieoffalius fyfer. 1 
 
 Conference, by fome Senators. 
 
 As a fickeGirlc : Ye Godi.it doth sroaxe me t 
 A man of fuch a feeble temper fh#ld 
 So get the ftart of the Maieftjcke world. 
 
 And beai e t Kr Palme alone. 
 
 n. Another general! (nout ? 
 I do belec-ue, that thefe applaufes are 
 For fome new Honors, that are heap'd on Ctfar. 
 
 Caffi. Why man, he doth beftr.de the narrow world 
 Like aColo{rus,and we petty men 
 W alke vnder his hoge leggcs .and peepe about 
 To finde our feluea difhonourable Graues . 
 M ?n at fometime, are Mafieri of their Fates. 
 The fault (deerc "SrtttMJit not in our Stanes, 
 But in our Selues, that we are vndcrhng*. 
 SrtUMt and C*fr What fbould be in that C<tf*r ? 
 Why fnould that name be founded more then yours 
 Write them together : Yours.is as faire a Name .- 
 Sound them, it doth become the mouth afwell '. 
 Weigh them, it is as heauy : Coniure with 'em, 
 Brat ut will fiart a Spirit as foooe as f <r/ir, 
 "Now in she names of all the Gods at once, 
 Vpon what meate doth this our C*f*r feede. 
 That he is growoe fo great ? Age. thou art fhain'd. 
 Rome, tbou haft loft the breed of Noble BJoodt. 
 When went there by an Age, fince the greatHood, 
 But it vwaj fam'd with more then with one roan? 
 When could they fay(till oow)that talk'd ofKome, 
 That her wide Walkes incompaft but one man ? 
 Now is it Rome indeed, and Roome enough 
 When there is in it but one oncly roan. 
 0! you aad I, hauc heard our Father i fay, 
 There was a Tlnttxt oocc. that would haue braok'd 
 rVetemali Diuell to krepebis State in Rome, 
 As eafily as a King. 
 
 Bnt. That you do Looe me, I arn nothing iealoui : 
 What you would worke me too, I haue fome ayme : 
 -low I hauc thought of thi$,and of thefe timea 
 (hall recount hccrrafter. For this prefent. 
 would not fo (with toue I might intreat you) 
 Je any funher moou'd : What you haue fatd, 
 will confide;: what you haue to fay 
 will with patience heare, aad finde a time 
 3oth meeteto heare,&nd aofwer fuch high things. 
 Till then, my Noble Frtend.chew vpoo tbia : 
 B-MM had rather be a Villager, 
 Then to repute bimfelfe a Sonne of Rome 
 Voder thefe haid Cooditions.ai this time 
 I* like to lay vpoo s. 
 .,. C*ffi- I am glad that my weake words 
 Has* fttycke bet thni much (hew of fire fioi " rw. 
 
 r C*far *J h* Tramt. 
 
 "Sn. The Games are done. 
 And Citjar is retorning. 
 
 Caffi As they paffe by. 
 Plucke C*4,4 by the Slceue, 
 And he will (after hi fowre fefhion) tell you 
 What hath proceeded worthy note to day . 
 
 7r*. I will do fo ; but looke you C*Qim t 
 The angry fpot doth glow on Ctfjri brow. 
 And alt the reft, looke like a chidden Traine ; 
 f4/p(*r'sChceUc is pale, and Cictre 
 Loo lies with fijch Fetrtt,and fuch fiery eye* 
 At we haue feenc htm in tbeCapitoU 
 
 Being croft i 
 
 Ctfli. C*tk* will tell vs what the matrer is. 
 
 . 
 
 Ctf. Let me haue men about me, thjt arc fat, 
 Sleeke-headed men, and fuch ai fleepe . nights : 
 Yond Cajftui hat t leane and hungry loolcr, 
 He thinkes too much : fuch mr n arf dangrous. 
 
 Ait . Feare him not Cafar, he's not dngrou, 
 He i s a Noble Roman, and well giuen. 
 
 Ctf Would he were fatter ; But 1 ferc hioj not 
 Yet ifmy name wete lyable to feare, 
 I do not know the man I fhould auoyd 
 So foone as that fpare Caffim . He terdtt rnufh, 
 He is a great Obferuer, nd he looke* 
 Quite through the Deeds of men. He louei noPliyei, 
 As thou dofl Amonj : he hres noMufickc ; 
 Seldome he fmiles, and fmiles in fuch a fort 
 As ifhemock'd hirofelfe, and fcorn'd hit fpitit 
 That could be mou'd to fmile any thing. 
 Such men as he, be ntuer at hearts eafe, 
 Whiln they behold a greater then themfclu.es, 
 And therefore are ttiey ery dangeroiu. 
 I rather tell thee what is to be fear'd , 
 Then what I feare .-for ilwjyes lmC^rr. 
 Come on my right hand, for this rare is dcafe, 
 And cell metruely, what thou thmk'ft of him, Srmu 
 
 C*l(. You pul'd me by the cloake, wouU you fpcakc 
 with me? 
 
 Brit. IGtf^r.tellvtwhuhathchanc <Stud*y 
 That C*f*r looke j fo fad, 
 
 C**kj Why you were with him. were you rw><> 
 
 'Br. I fhould not then aske^t* what had chined 
 
 Ctuk, Why there was aCrowneoffer'd hirnt St being i 
 orTet d him, he put it by with the bjcke of hi hand thus, ' 
 and then the people felf a fhouting. 
 
 Bnt What was the feccmd noyfcfor ? 
 
 Ctuk^ Why for ihat too. 
 
 Ctfli They fhouted thrice: what was thelafl cry foi? 
 
 Cokj Why for that too. 
 
 Brn Was the Crowne offer'd him thrice ? 
 
 C**k^ I marry was't, and hec put it by thrice, cuenc 
 time gentler :hen othrr ; And at euery pulling by, mine 
 boned Neighbors fbowted. 
 
 C*fft. Who offer'd him the Crowne ? 
 
 Tlr 
 
 Tell vsthemanncT of ii, gent 
 - I cm as well bee hang'd as tell the manner of 
 t meere Foolene, 1 did not markeic. I fa we 
 A*toj offer him a Crowne, yet *tw$ not a 
 Crowne neyther, 'twas one of thcfe Coronets : r.Hal 
 told you,heeptit it by once ; but for all that, to my thin- 
 king, he would faine hauc had it. Then hee offered it to 
 him againe : then hee put it by againe : but to my think- 
 ing, he was very loath to lay his fingers off it. And then 
 he offered it the third time ; hee put it the third time by, 
 andfhlla; hee refus'dit, the rabblement hov/ted. and 
 clapp'd iheirchopr hands, anr! threw irppe their fweatie 
 Night-cappes, and vtrrred fuch a arslc of fliriking 
 breath, becaufe Ctfor refat'dthe Crowne, that it had 
 f9lmoB)choaVedC/4r; for hee fwoondeo. and fril 
 downe at it : And foi mine owne part, I durft not laugh, 
 for feire of opening my Lppcs, and recsyutng the bad 
 Aytc. 
 
 kk s C- 
 
Ill 
 
 But (oft I pray you : vvhsi .did C*/dr (wound i" 
 
 at mouth .and w*t fpeechlefle. 
 
 flrr. 'T very like he hath the Falling fickne/b. 
 Ctfli No.CVir hath it nee but you,nd I, 
 And honcH Ciflrw.we haue UK Falling fickrxfTe. 
 
 C* t I know not what you meant by that , but I am 
 fur* Cffter fell downe. If the tag-raggc people did not 
 clap him, and htffrhim, according as he pljras'd, and djf. 
 pK-u'd them.as (hey vfe to doe the Players in the Thea- 
 ire, I am no true man. 
 
 *BnM. What faid he,when he me vnto himfelfe > 
 CM( Masry.befoiehwfelldowne.whenheperceiu'd 
 the common Heard was glad he refut'd the Qowne,he 
 pluckt me ope his Doublet, and offer'd them hit Throat 
 to cut .- and I had beene a man of any Occupation, if I 
 would not haue taken him at a word , ] would f might 
 goeto Hell among the Roguei, and fo hee fell. VVIen 
 he cametohtmlelfeagainc, hee hid. If hre had done ,or 
 (kid any thin amifTc.he defu'd their Woifhips to thinke 
 it WM his itmnmttCf Three or fourc Wenches where I 
 Hood, cryed, AlirTe good Soule. And forgaue htm wiih 
 alf the it hearts : But there's no heed to be taken of them? 
 if Cffar had ftab'd then Mother*,they would hauc done 
 no leffe. 
 
 Tinu. And after that.he came thus fad away. 
 C-4, I. 
 
 Ctfli Did Cicero fry any thing ? 
 C*k- I.he fpokeGreeke. 
 Cfffi. To what crTc<3 ? 
 
 C*k^ Nay, and I tell you that, He neVt looke you 
 I'th'faceagame. But thofc that vnderftood htm, fmil'd 
 at one another, and fhooke their heads: but foi mine 
 owne part. It was Greeke to me. I could tell you more 
 newes too . MtmHut and Fl4MiMf, fur pulling Scatrfes 
 off Ct[*ri Images, ate put to filence. Fare you welL 
 There was more Foolene yet , if I could remem- 
 ber it. 
 
 Cfffi. Will you fuppe with me to NigKijCu^i 
 C<uk No,I am promit'd forth, 
 CriffL Will you Dine with me tomorrow? 
 C/uk, Iif I be aliue, and your minde hold, and your 
 Dinner worth the eating. 
 
 Ctffi. Good.I will expeS you. 
 cA. Doe fo: farewell both. Exit. 
 
 "Enu. What a blunt fellow i$ this growne to be/ 
 ie was quick Met tie, when he went to School*. 
 
 CtffL So it he now, in execution 
 Of any bold,r Noble Enterprise, 
 icrv-euer he puts on this cardie foroie 
 fh'n Radenefle is a Sawce to his good Wit, 
 Which giues men (romacketo difgeft his words 
 With better Appetite. 
 Brut. And (o it is t 
 : or this time I will leaue you : 
 To morrow, if you pleafe to fpcske with me, 
 will come home to y on : or if you will, 
 Come home to me.and I will wait for you. 
 
 CJfi. I will doe fo: till then.tninke of the World. 
 
 Veil 5rMr*v,thou an Noble : yet 1 fee, 
 rhy Honorable Mettle maybe wrought 
 Vom that it it dilpos'd : therefore it is meet, 
 rhat Noble mindes keepeeuerwith their likes: 
 : or who fo firme.that cannot be feduc'd ? 
 C</ir doih bere me hard.bw he loues Bnttm. 
 
 If I were Ttrutut nowiand he were Caffiue t 
 Helriouldnothumotmc. I will thit Night, 
 In feuerall Hands,in at hia Wmdows throw, 
 A if they came from feuenll Citizens^ 
 Writings^ll tmdmg ro the great opinion 
 That Rome holds of bis Name : wherein obfcnrely 
 Cf*ri Ambition fhall b* glanced at. 
 And after this,let Cifer feat him fure. 
 For wee wiH (hake him, or worfe day et endure. 
 Sxit. 
 
 CV. Good ewtn.C^.- brought you G(/irhomtf 
 Why are you breathletrt,tnd why ftare you fo t 
 
 C*k; Are not you moud.when ail the fway of Earth 
 Shakes, like a thing vnfit me? O Cicer*, 
 \ haue feene Tcmptfts, when the frolding Winds 
 Hjue riu'd the knotiicOakes.and I haue feene 
 7 h'ambitious Ocean fwell.am) rage.and foame, 
 To be exalted with the threatning Qouds: 
 But newer till to Night, neoer till now, 
 Did I goe through a Tempeft.droppmg.fire. 
 EytherthereisaCiuilIftfifein Heauen, 
 Or elfe the WoHd.too fa wcie with the Cods, 
 Incenfes them to (end deftm&ion. 
 
 C*. Why , faw you any thing more wonderfoi) ? 
 
 Ctfc A common flaoe, you know him-v/elJ by fight 
 Heid vp his left Hand, which did flame and bume 
 Like twentie Torches loyn'd; and yet his Hand, 
 Not fenfible of fire,remain'd vnfcorch'd. 
 Betides, I ha* not fince put vp my Sword*, 
 Againft the Capitoll 1 met a Lyorx, 
 Who glaz'd vpon me,and went furly by, 
 Without annoying me. And there were drawn* 
 Vpon a bepe,i hundred gaAiy Women. 
 Transformed with theirfeare.who fwore/hey faw 
 Men;all infirc,wlkevp and downe ih< Areetcj. 
 And yeHerday.the Bird of Night did fn. 
 Eucnit Noone-dy.vpon ihc Market place, 
 }How(in0,and fhteeking. When thefe Prodigies 
 Doe fo conioymly meet, let not men fay, 
 Thefe are their Reifons.they are Nitura!l : 
 For i beleeue,they are portentous things 
 Vnto the Clymate.that they point vpon. 
 
 Cic, Indeedit is a (Vrange difpofed crme 
 But men may conffrue things after their fafhion, 
 Cleane from the purpofe of the things themfeUirs. 
 Cornea Cifrr to the Capitoll to morrow ? 
 
 Cuk, He doth : for he did bid Ar.i*nu> 
 Send word to you, he would be there tomorrow. 
 
 CK. Good-nipht then.C**^ 
 This difimbed Skie is not to walks in. 
 
 C* Farewell Cfire. Ex* Ctftro, 
 
 Ctffi. 
 
 Ctffi. 
 Caskj 
 Ctffi. 
 faults. 
 
 mer Ctffnu. 
 Who's there ? 
 ARomane. 
 
 Ctuk* byyourVoyce. 
 Your Eare u good. 
 hat Night is thir? 
 
 A very pleafing Night to honefl men. 
 Who euer knew the Heaurns menace fo > 
 Thofe thai haue knowne the Eailh fo full of 
 
 Fo 
 
TbeTr<%eeof Julius &/"- 
 
 ; or my part.I haue walk'd about die fh-ecta, 
 ubmirting me vnto the pen Hows Nij^ht ; 
 tad ihut nbraced,C\<*t/,a* you fee, 
 {sue bar'd my Ratomc co the Thunder-Hone : 
 And when the aoiTc blew Lightning fcern'd co pen 
 The Bred of H*ucn, I did prrfem my fdfc 
 Kucn wubc ayme.and very flafh of ir. (wn 
 
 Cj^. But wherefore did you fo much tempt the He* 
 
 i* the part of men.to feaie and tremble, 
 When the tnoft mlghoeGods.by token* Tend 
 5ix:h dreadfull Herauidv aAonilb , 
 
 CV//F. You ate dull,C^ - 
 
 And ihofe fparket of Lift ,ih*t fhoold be in a Roman, 
 You doe want, or eife you vie not. 
 You looke pile .and gaie t and put on festr, 
 Ad call your felfe in wonder, 
 To fee the Orange impatience of the Heaueru : 
 
 if you would confiucr the true csufs, 
 Why Jl thefe Fuev*hy ali thefe gliding Ghaftj, 
 Why Birds and [ieafis, from quslitte end kinde, 
 Why Old men,FoOles,and Children calculate. 
 Why all thcfe things change from their Ordinance, 
 Their Narurei,and prc-formed Faculties, 
 To monftrows qutlitie ; wliy you fhall Bode, 
 That Heauen hath infusM mem with ihefe Spirits, 
 To nuke there Induimcrws of feare.and waining, 
 Vnto-foine cnonOroui State. 
 Suw could I / C^<t / name to ihee a man, 
 Moft like ihb dreadful! Night. 
 That Tliundfrj, Lightens, opent Grauo.and foarts, 
 A doth the Ly on in the Cpitoll : 
 A rnan no mightier then thy fe!fe,or me, 
 In perfonall aftioii ; yet pfodigiou* grown*, 
 And fearefull^s thefe fttange eruptionc SK, 
 
 Cttk. TU Ceftr iht you mean* j 
 
 iffif. Lei ic be who it it : for Ronunt novr 
 Hauc Thewej.and Limbei .like to their Anceflon; 
 Hut woe the while, onr Fathers mindet are dead. 
 And we are gouern'd without Mothers fpirits, 
 Our yoakc.and forrcrancc.fricw Worsanifh. 
 
 CMJ^. Indecd.ihey (ay,ilie Serutors to morrow 
 Mcanc to eftabli/h t'tfrr at a K,tng : 
 Afld he fruli wcare Im Crownc by Sea.an<] Land, 
 In euery place, fane here in Italy. 
 
 C.tffi J know where I will weare thi Dagger ther>{ 
 Ca/iu, from Bondage wilt deiiuer C*fi** ; 
 Thcrein ( ye Godf .you make the weke moft ftrong; 
 Therrin.yce C.od,youTyrin* doe defeat. 
 NorSioute Tnwrr.aor Walls of beaten Bntfe. 
 Nor jytr le(Te Durigeon.nor ftronc Linkes of Iron, 
 Can be reteutiue to the flrcngth of fpirit : 
 But Life being wwne of thefe worldly Barrrtj 
 Neiier lacks power to difmifl'e i: felfr. 
 If 1 know r hi t .know all the World brfides, 
 That pun of T yrannie that I doe heart, 
 1 cm (hke off ac pleafurc. Tlueider /ML 
 
 C<u^ Socjn 1 : 
 
 So etiejy Bo.(wl-m*n in hii or/ns hand btare* 
 The power to cancrlt hu Capttoitie. 
 
 C^ffi. And why fhou)dr</*rb< a Tyrant then? 
 Pooic man,! know he would not be a Wolff, 
 BM< chat he fee* the Roman* are but Shcepe : 
 He were no Lyon.were no: Romans Hir>d 
 Thofe that wttHbaftc will makea mightw fire, 
 IBrgmitwuhweakeSttawe* Wbattrafh it Rome? 
 
 What Rubbifh.and what Ofcll ? when it feru 
 aner.to illuminate 
 
 Where haft thou led me ? I (perhap*; fpcake tni$ 
 Before a willing Bond-man : then I know 
 My anfwcre muAbemade. But 1 am arm d, 
 And dangers are tome indifferent . 
 
 C*k. You fpeak to Catty, *nd to fuc h a man, 
 That is no Hearing Tell-tale. Hold, my K and : 
 Be faaiou* for rvdreflc of all thefe GriefVs, 
 And I will et this foot of mine as farre, 
 As who goes farthelT. 
 
 C*ffi- There '< a Batgaine made. 
 ^Jow know you,O^s,l haue mou'd already 
 Some certa'inc of the Nobleft minded Romans 
 To vnder-goe,whh me> an Enterprise, 
 Of Honorable dangerous confluence j 
 And I doe know by this, they (by for me 
 In Pompejti Porch : for now thitfeaiefoll Night, 
 There K no ftirre.onwalking in the Oreetei j 
 And the Complexion of the Element 
 I* FauorsJike the Worke we haut in band, 
 Molt bloodie,renc,nd moft terrible. 
 
 (attr dun*. 
 
 Cufei. Stand dole a while, for heere comes one in 
 hafte. 
 
 Cafli Tis CMM.I doe knowhim by hisGace, 
 He it friend. Cwna, where hafte you fo ? 
 
 CA To finde out you : Who's that, MaeBm 
 Cjmltr) 
 
 Ctffi. No.h it C*k*. one incorporate 
 ToourAtrempts. Am I not ftay'd for,CoM ? 
 
 Co,**. lamgladon't. 
 What a fearefull Night is this ? 
 There's two or three of vs haue feene Annge fights. 
 
 Ctffl Aro I not fiay'd for ? tcli me, 
 
 Cm**. Yes, you are. O C*ffu* t 
 If you could but winne thcNobk Bnata 
 To our party 
 
 Caflt. Be you content. Good CrtKAjCalre this Paper. 
 And looke you fay it in the Preton Chayre, 
 Whrre 'Bnttm may but finde it : and throw this* 
 In at his Wmdow : fet this rp with W>xe 
 Vpon old Brutw Statue : all this done, 
 Repalre to Pemftytt Porch.where you ftn findc s. 
 It "DteiMi Brwtwi and TrchtmHt there ? 
 
 r.-. AJf ,but Mtulut Cjmbtr .and hee'j gone 
 To fecke you at your houfr. Well. I will hst, 
 Ano/o bcftow tliefe Ppers as you bad me. 
 
 C*ffi. That done.repjy ce co Paafijti TStrr, 
 
 and I will yet.ere day, 
 See Brtum at his hof three pirts af him 
 h our* alreadie^andthenun entire 
 Vpon the next encounter,yeelds him ourt, 
 
 C*kj O.hc fits Irigh in all the Peoples hearts* 
 And that which would appcare Offence in YJ, 
 His Countenance, like nehefl Alchymie, 
 Will chwgeto Vertue.and to Wrthinefle. 
 
 C*ff.. Him,and his worth ( and our great need f him, 
 You haue right well conceited : let vs foe, 
 Tor it is after Mid-nighc, and ere dav. ' 
 Wewillawikehifn.and be lure of him. 
 
 kk 
 
TheTragethe of Julius 
 
 4Qus Secttndus. 
 
 SHUT 'Brmrni bit Orchard. 
 
 Brmt. What L**u. hoe ? 
 I cannot ,by the progrefle of the Starrei, 
 Gioe gueflc how oectt to day-..r/w,I fay ? 
 f would it were my fault to fleepe fo fcundly . 
 When &*rtv,whcn ? wike.l fay: what /,*<* ? 
 
 " 
 
 L*c. CalPdyou my Lord? 
 
 ^n. Get mea Taper in m 
 When it is lighied.come andcaJl me here. 
 Luc. I will,my Lord. Exit 
 
 Brut. It tnuft be by his death : and for my parr. 
 1 know no perfonall caofe,to fpurne t him, 
 But for the general!. He would be crown'd > 
 How that might change hi$ nture,there's the queftion? 
 It is the brighi day.thac brings forth the Adder, 
 And that craues wane walking : Crowoe him that, 
 And then I graunt wr put a Sting in him, 
 That at hu will he may doe danger with. 
 Th'abufe of GreameUc.ts.when it dis-ioynes 
 FUmorfc from Power : And to fpc ake truth of f tftr t 
 I haue not knowne.whcnhis Affeftionj fway'd 
 Wove then 'us Reafon. But 'tis common pi oofe, 
 That LowlyneiTe U young Ambitions Ladder, 
 Whereto the Climber vpvtard turnes h i is Face : 
 Jut when he once at tames the vpmoft Bound, 
 fie then voto the Ladder turnes his Backe, 
 Lookcs jn theClouds.fcormng the bafc degrees 
 Jy wmch he did afcend : fo Cfftr may ; 
 Then leaft he may.prcuem. And fmce the Quarrel! 
 Will bore no colour, for the thing he is, 
 rafhion it thus ; that what he is,augmcmed, 
 Would runne tothefe.and thefe extremities ; 
 And therefore thinke him as a Serpents egge, 
 iVhich hatch'd,would as his kindc grow mifchieuous; 
 And kill him in the flw U. 
 
 Eater Lucittt. 
 
 Luc. The Taper burneth in your Clofet.Sir : 
 Searching the Window for a Thru,! found 
 "hu Paper .thus feai'd vp,and I am Cure 
 t did not lye there when I went to Bed. 
 
 Ctttts him the Letter 
 
 Bntt. Get yootoBedagaine.itisnotday 
 i not to morrow (Boy> the firft of March t 
 
 Luc. I know notjSir. 
 
 Brut . Loo kc in ihe Calendered bri ng me word. 
 
 IMC. \ will. Sir. xit. 
 
 Brut. The eshalations.whizzing in the ayre, 
 iuc fo cnuch 1 ight.tha 1 1 may reade by them. 
 
 Optns tht Letter .and reades. 
 Tinam tbonfltep'Jl ; awtkf., *<* f 
 
 .p.-M*r- 
 
 uehinhigaiions haue beene often dropt, 
 tfhere 1 haue tooke them p : 
 ball Rome,f$-c. Thus muft 1 piece it out : 
 hall Rome Aand vnderone mans awe? What Rome f 
 Ky AnccOors did from the ftreetes ofRome 
 The Tanptin dtiue, when he was call'd a King. 
 '. Am 1 entreated 
 
 To fpeake,rd fluke ? O Rome, I make'thee proonfe 
 If the redreflc will follov,thou receiueft 
 Thy foil Petition at the hand of Bnatu. 
 SnttvLtKiiu. 
 
 tine. Sir ,M arch is wafted fifteene daye*. 
 
 K*ocke within. 
 
 Bnu. Tugood. Go to the Gate/ome body knock) 
 Since Ctffiiit fuft did whet me againft C<r/ir. 
 I haue not flepu 
 
 Betwecne the acting of a dreadfull thing, 
 And the firft o>otion,all the Inttrim is 
 Like a PbmtafrMjx a hideous Dream: : 
 The CTM,andiheroortaH Inftruments 
 Arc then in counsel!; and th<-ftateof a man, 
 Like to a little Kingdome.fuffen then 
 The nature of an lufurredion. 
 
 Enter Lrndm. 
 
 Lie. Sir.'tis your Brother C*faa at the Doore, 
 "Who doth defire to fee you, 
 
 'Brut. Is he alone f 
 
 Lite, No,Sir,thcre are moe with ban. 
 
 Br*t. Doe you know them? 
 
 Lit. No,Sir,theii Hats are pluckt about their Earei, 
 And haife their Faces buried in their Cloakes, 
 That by no meanes I may difcouer them, 
 By any marke of fauour. 
 
 "Br*:. Let'em enter : 
 They are the Faclion. OConfpirade, 
 Sharn'ft chou to fhewthy dtng'rouj Brow by Night. 
 When cuills aremoft free f O then,by day 
 Where wilt thou finde aCaoerne darke enough, 
 To maske thy monftrous Vifagc?Seck noneCoofpiraeie, 
 Hide it in Smiles.and ArTabilitic: 
 For if t Viou path thy nattue femblance on, 
 "tfoiErebui it felfc were dimme enough, 
 To hide thce from pteuemion. 
 
 int t C* J)edtU t 
 
 *ter 
 
 *f. I thinke we are too bold vpon youi Reft : 
 Good morrow "Brunt/, doe w troubFe you ? 
 
 JBrat. I haue beene vp this howre,awake aliNight : 
 Know I theft mcn,(htt come along with you P 
 
 Cuff. Yes,euery man of them ; and no man here 
 But honors you : an'd euery one doth wiih, 
 You had but that opinion of your frlfe, 
 Which enery Noble Roman beates of you. 
 This is Trtbonim. 
 
 2?r*r. He is welcome hither. 
 
 indthi*,C^rr^ 
 
 JSriu. They are all welcome. 
 What watchful! Cares doe rntcrpofc Aemfelucs 
 Betwixt your Eyes.and Night > 
 
 C*f. Shall r entreat a word? Tfajrwi^t* 
 
 Dvim. Here lyes the Eaft : doth not the Day bieake 
 iSeere? 
 
 C-i No. 
 
 Ci. O pardon,Sir,it doth ; and yon grey Line*, 
 That fret the Clouds.areMe/Tengers of Day. 
 
 Cask, You fhall confeffc^that youare boih decrin'd : 
 Heere.as J point my Sword.theSonne arifw, 
 Wbich is a great way growing on the South, 
 
 Brm. r^e is welcome too. 
 
 Ctf. 
 
Weighing the youthful! Seafon of the yeare. 
 Some two moneths hence, vp higher toward the North 
 He firft prefects his nre ,and the high Haft 
 Stands as the Capitoll,dicHy hccre. 
 
 "Br*. Giue mt your hands ail ouer.oae by one. 
 
 Caf. And let v$ fweare our Refolution. 
 
 "Brut. No, not an Oath .- if not the Face cf men. 
 The fuirerance of our Soules, the times Abufe ; 
 Ff thefe be Motiucs weake, breake offbctimes, 
 And euery man hence, to his idle bed : 
 So let higlufighted- Tyranny range on, 
 Till each man drop by Lottery. But if thefe 
 (As I am fure they do) beare fire enough 
 To kindle Comuts, and to fteele with valour 
 The melting Spirits of women. Then Countrymen, 
 What neede we any fpurre, but our o wne caufe 
 To pticke vs toredreue ? What other Bond, 
 Then ferret Romans, that haue fpoke the word, 
 And will not palter ? And what other Oath, 
 Then Honefty to Honefty ingag'd, 
 That this flial! be, or we will fall for it. 
 Sweare Prie(h and Cowards, and men Cautelout 
 Old feeble Carrions, and fuch fuffering Soules 
 That welcome wrongs : Vnto bad caufes, /Wears 
 Such Creatures as men doubt; but do not iUine 
 The euen vertue of our Enterpiize, 
 Nor th'infupprcfliue Mettle of our Spirits, 
 To thinke.thatorout Caufe.otour Performance 
 Did neede an Oath. When euery drop of blood 
 That euery Roman beares, and Nobly beares 
 Is guilty of a fcuerall Bafiardie, 
 jf he do breake the fraaUdt Particle 
 Of any promt fe tltat hath pad from him. 
 
 C*f. But what of Ciftn i Shall we (bund him ? 
 I think- he will (land very ftrong with vs. 
 
 CJikj Let vs not ieaue him out. 
 
 Cyn. No,by nomeanes. 
 
 Metfl. O let vs haue him, for ht$ Siluet hajres 
 Will purchafe vs a good opinion : 
 And buy mens voyces, to commend our deeds ; 
 It (hall be fayd", his iudgcment rul'd our hands, 
 Ouryouths,and wildenefte.ftiaU no whit appears, 
 But all be buried in his Grauity. 
 
 "3ru. O name him not ; let vs not breaks with Mm, 
 For he will neuer follow any thing 
 That other men begin. 
 
 Caf. . Then Ieaue him out. 
 
 Ciub Indeed, he i$ not fit. 
 
 Decitu. Shall no man elfe be toucht.but onely C&fur I 
 
 Caf. ><;* well vtg'd: I thinke it is not meet, 
 rks 4*t<y,fo well belon'd ofCefar,* 
 Should out-liue Ctfar, we (hall find e of him 
 A flirew'd Contriuer. And you know, his meanes 
 If he improue them, may well ftrctch fo farre 
 As to annoy vs all : v/hich to preuent, 
 Let Amonj *nd Ctf*r fail together 
 
 Bru. Our courfe will fee me too bloody JCaim Capua > 
 To cut the Head off, and then hacke the Limbcs i 
 Like Wrath in death, and Cnuy afterwards: 
 
 jinTfaj, is but a Limbe rfCtfar. 
 Let'* be Sacriilcers, bur not Batchers, Caiut : 
 We all ftand vp againft the fpirit ofCtfar, 
 And in the Spirit of men, there is no blood : 
 O that we then could come by f^fff-t Spirit, 
 And not dil'mtrhber Ctfar \ But (alas) 
 C<t/4rmu(\ bleed for it. And gentle Friends, 
 
 Let's kill him Boldly, but not Wrathfully: 
 Let's cante him, as a Difh fit for theGods , 
 Not hew him as a CatkaiTe fit for Hounds: 
 And let our Hearts, as fubtle Matters do, 
 Stirte vp their Seruants to an are ofRag, 
 And after feeroe to chide 'em. This fliall make 
 Our purpofe Neceffary.and not Enuioust 
 Which fo appearing to the common eyes, 
 We (hall be cail'd Purgerr, not Murderer*. 
 And for Afarkf y^nfoa/.thinkc not of him i 
 For he can do no more then Cafart Atme, 
 When Ceftri head is off. 
 
 Cif. Yetlfearehim, 
 For in the ingrafted loue he beares co CV/ar . 
 
 "Brit. Alas,good Cefiiiie, do not thin ke ofhim : 
 If he loue C*fer, all that he can <lo 
 Is to himfelfej take thought.and dye for Ct/ar, 
 And that were much he fhould : for he is giucit 
 Tojpotts^to viiideneiTe.and much company. 
 
 Trtt. There is noTeare in him; kt him not dy. 
 For he will liue, and 1 jugh at this hcereafter. 
 
 Tnt. Peace, count the Clocke. 
 
 Caf. The ClocVe hath flrkken three. 
 
 freb. Tie time ro part. 
 
 Caf But it is doubtful! yet, 
 Whether Cafar will come forth to day, or no: 
 For he is Superstitious growneoflate, 
 Quite from the maine Opinion *>e held once, 
 Of Fantafie, of Dreame*,. and Ceremonies : 
 It may be, thefe appatant Prodigies, 
 The vnaccuftom'd Terror of th'u night, 
 And the perfwafion of his Augurers, 
 May hold him from the Capitol! to day. 
 
 r Deciut. Neuer feare that i Jf he be fo refoluM, 
 1 can nre-fway hin : For he loues to heart, 
 That Vnicoroes may be betray'd with Trees, 
 And Beares with GlalTes, Elephants with Holes, 
 Lyons with Toy Us, and men with Flatterers. 
 But, when I tell him, he hates Flatterers, 
 Me fayes,he does; being then mort flattered. 
 Let me worke : 
 
 For I can giue his humour the true bent ; 
 And I will bring him to the Capitoil. 
 
 C*f. Nay , we wtll all of vs, be there to tetch him, 
 
 m By the eight houre,is that the vttermott? 
 
 Cm. Be that the vttermott. and faile not then. 
 
 Met. C* M Ltgarua doth beare C*frr hard. 
 Who rated him for fpeaking well offompy j 
 I wondct none of you haue thought of him. 
 
 'Bra. Now good UMaellut go along by him: 
 He loues me well, and 1 haue giuen him Rcafons* 
 Send him bat hither, and He fafhion him . 
 
 C*f. The morning comes vpon' : 
 Wee'i Ieaue you 'Brruia, 
 
 And rricnds difperfe your felues; but all rent ernbr 
 What you haue fakl, and fhew yout felues true Roman ( 
 
 Brtt r Good Gentlemen, looke trtfii and mtrrily, 
 Let not our lookes put on our purpoies. 
 Rut beare it a s our Roman Adors do, 
 With vnryr'd Spirits.and fom>Il ConAandc, 
 And (b good morrow to you eucry one. Emmt. 
 
 MarxtBnatu. 
 
 Boy : Lutitu : F*ftafleepe ? it is no matter, 
 Enloy the hony-heuy-Dew of Slumber . 
 Thou hart noFiputei, nor noFjiuafits, 
 
 Which 
 
\\6 
 
 The Tragedie of Julius 
 
 A Woman weil repined :^Ws Daughter. 
 
 Thinke you, I am no flroogcr then my Sex 
 
 Being Co Father'd , and fo Husbanded ? 
 
 Tell me yout Counfelt, J will not difclofe 'em : 
 
 ] haue made ft rong proofc of my Cooftanue, 
 
 Giuing my felfc a voluntary wound 
 
 Heere,in the Thigh : Can Jbeare that with patience, 
 
 And not my Husband* Secrets ? 
 
 &ru. O ye Gods' 
 
 Render me worthy of tbitNoble Wife. 
 Harke,hatke,one knockes : Pm* go in a while, 
 And by and by thy bofome (hall partake 
 The fccrcts of my Heart. 
 All my engagements, I will conftrue to thee, 
 AN ihe Chanaaery of my fad browes : 
 Leaue me with haft. 
 
 Which bofiecare drawea, in the btaincs of meo ; 
 Therefore then Qeep'fl fo found. 
 
 Pernt. 
 
 Per. .flranw.rmrLord. 
 
 Snt.ftrum: What meane youPwherfore rife you now' 
 It is not for yourhealth, thus co commit 
 Your weakc condition, to the taw cold morning. 
 
 Par. Norforyour*neuher. Vhaue vngendy-flm*/ 
 Stole from my bed: and yeflemight at Supper 
 You (bdainly arofe.and walk'd about, 
 Mufing. and fighing, with yoor armes a-cro(Te : 
 And when ! ask'd you what the matter wat, 
 You ftar'd vpon me, with vngentle lookes. 
 I vrg'd you further, then you fcrauh'd your head, 
 And too impatiently ftampt with your foote : 
 Yet I infified, yet youanfwct'd not, 
 But with an angry wafeer of your hand 
 Gaue Agne for me to Icauc you : So I did, 
 Fearing to fttengthen thai impatience 
 Which fcero'd too much mkindled; and withal), 
 Hoping it was but an elfcft of Humor, 
 Which ibmetiroc hath his houre with euery man. 
 It will not let yoo eatc, nor talkc, nor fleepc ; 
 And could tt wotke fo much vpon your fhzpe, 
 As hath much preuayl'd on your Condition, 
 I flaould not know you Brutm. Deare my Lord, 
 Make me acquainted with your caufe of greek. 
 
 frm. I am not well in health, and that is all. 
 
 Per. "Brmiu is wife, and were he not in health, 
 He would embrace the m canes to come by it. 
 
 Br. Whyfoldo:good?tfr^fgotobed. 
 
 Per. U3n ficke? And UUPhyfkall 
 To walke vnbraced, and fucke vp the humours 
 Of trie danke Morning? What, is2rw ficke? 
 And will he fteale out of his wholfome bed 
 To dare the vile contagion of the Night ? 
 And tempt the Rhewmy t and vnpurged Ayre, 
 To adde vnto hit fickneflei'Nomy J?r<tttf, 
 Yoo haue fome ficke Offence within yout minde, 
 Which by the Right and Vertue of my place 
 1 ought to kaow of: And vpon my knees, 
 I cbarroe you, by my once commendedBeauty. 
 JJp all your vowci of Loue, and that great Vow 
 Which did incorporate and make vs one, 
 That you vnfold to me, your felfe; your halfe 
 Why you are heauy : and what men to night 
 Haue had refort to you : for heere hatfe beene 
 Some fixe or feoen, who did bide their facca 
 Euen from darknefle. 
 
 Tin, Kneele not gentle Pcrti*. 
 
 Psr. 1 (hould not neede, if yoo were gentle Snam. 
 Within thoBond of Marriage, tell m* Srfttu, 
 Is it excepted, Ifhould know no Secrets 
 That appertaine to you ? Am I your Selfe, 
 But as it were in fort, or limitation ? 
 Tolteepe with you at Meales, comfort your Bed, 
 And tafte to you fometimes? Dwell I but in the Suburbs 
 Of yont good pleafore ? If it be no mote, 
 Portia it BrtVMt Harlot, not his Wife. 
 
 2fr. Youare my true and honourable Wife, 
 As deere to>jne % as are the ruddy droppes 
 That vificmy fad heart. 
 
 Pf. If this weretrue, then (hould I know thU fccret. 
 I graunt 1 am a Woman; but withalJ, 
 A. Woman tht tord^nww tooke to Wife: 
 1 graufic 1 am a Woman; but withal!, 
 
 EattrlAUiM And L'ritu. 
 Lttcim, who's that knocks i. 
 
 Lt-c. Heere is a ficke man that would fpcak with von. 
 
 Boy, (land afide. C*i*t Ltgaritv, how ? 
 
 C*i. Vouc hfafe good morrow from a feeble tongue. 
 
 fr. O what a time haue you chofeout braae Catnt 
 To weare a Kerchiefe ? Would yoo were not ficke. 
 
 Cat. lam not ficke, if Bruin haue in hand 
 Any exploit worthy the name of Honor. 
 
 ru. Such an exploit haue I in hand Ligan*t t 
 Had you a healthful) care to heare of it. 
 
 CM. B/ all the God* that Roman* bow before, 
 1 hecrt difcard my Gcfentfle. Souk of Rome, 
 Braue Sonne, dcriu'd from Honourable Lomcs, 
 Thou like an Exotcift, haft coniur'd vp 
 My mortified Spirit. Now bid me ruiroe, 
 And 1 will fttiue with things impoflible, 
 Yea get the better of them. What'stodo? 
 
 frit. A peeec of worke, 
 That will make f;:ke men whole. 
 
 CM. Bui are not fome whole .that we mud make ficke? 
 
 Bra. Thatinuft wealfo. What it it my Cw 
 I (hall vnfold to thee,a& we are going, 
 To whom it mutt be done. 
 
 Co* Set on your foote, 
 And with a heart new-fir'd, I follow yoo, 
 To do I know not what : but it fuftccih 
 That "Bruiu, leads me on. 
 
 Br. Follow roe then. 
 
 *tir lutbu Cfftr i* hie Ni 
 
 Ctfr. Nor Heauen, nor Earth, 
 Haue beene at peace to night : 
 Thrice bath Cdpkmi*^ in her fleepe cryed out, 
 HeIpe,ho:TheymortheTCtf/r. Who's within? 
 
 Str. My Lord, 
 
 Ctf. Go bid cheTrieftt do prefent Sacrifice, 
 And bring me their opinions of Succeflc. 
 
 Str. I will my Lord. * 
 
 CW. What mean you Cefvl Think you to walk forth ? 
 You (hall not ftirre out of oor houfe to day. 
 
 Ctf. C*fcr (hall forth; the things rhat threatened me, 
 Ne'relook'd but OB my backe : When they (hall fee 
 The face offffitr, they are vanished. 
 
TheTragedeoffitlius 
 
 C*fp. Ctptr. I neuer Hood on Ceremonies, 
 Yet now they fright me : There is one within, 
 kfides the things that we haue heard and feene, 
 Ucounrs moft horrid fights feene by the W atch. 
 A Lionnefic haih whelped in the ftreets, 
 AndGraus hftueyawn'd, and yeelded p their ded; 
 : icrce fiery WamoiiM fight vpon the Cluuds 
 n Rankes and Squadrons, and right foimc of Warre 
 Which driiel'dblooJ vpon theCapitoJI : 
 The noife o( Battell hurtled in the Ayre : 
 Horffes do neigh, and dying men did grone, 
 And Ghofh did ftmekc and fqueale about the ftreets. 
 O Cfftr, the/e things art beyond all vfe,- 
 And i do feare them. 
 
 Ctf. Whucanbeaiioyded 
 tVhofe end u purpoVd by t he mighty God* ? 
 Yet Cafar (hall go forth . for thrfe Predictions 
 ArcsoWie world in general!, as to C/lir. 
 
 (Jtfyi Vv'hen Doggers dye, there are no Comets feen, 
 rheheauensthemteluesblatc forth the death of Princes 
 
 vf. Cowards dye many times before their deaths, 
 The valiant neuer tafle of death but oner .- 
 W all the Wonders that I yet haue heard, 
 t fecmes to me moft ftrange that men (hould feare, 
 Seeing that death, a neceflary end 
 Will come.when it will come. 
 
 EnttraSfruant. 
 What fay the Augurers ? 
 
 5r. They would not hau? you to (litre forth todiy. 
 Plucking the intraile? of an Offering forth, 
 They could not findea heart within thebeaft. 
 
 C*f. The Gods do this in (bame of Cowardice: 
 ~*far (hould be a Bead withoot a heart 
 f he (Yiould ftiy at home t # day (or feare : 
 So Ctfitr (hall not; Danger knowes full well 
 That C.t/ir is more dangerous then he. 
 We lieire two Lyons liiter'd in one day. 
 And I trw elder and more terrible, 
 And Ctfar fhall go foorth. 
 
 C*lf. Alas my Lord, 
 You; wifedome is confum'd in confidence i 
 Oo nor go forth today: Call it my feare, 
 That keepes you in the houfe, >nd not yourowne. 
 Wee'l fend <JUark^Ar<mj to tbe Sehare houfe. 
 And he (hall fay, vou are not well today : 
 Let me rprm my knee.preuatk in this. 
 
 Aad for thy humor, 1 will (hy at home. 
 
 F.xitr DtetMt . 
 Heere'i Dtciiu TSnawhe (riall tell them fo. 
 
 Deci. Cffar.tll liaile . Good morrow wort 
 I come to retch you to the Senate houfe. 
 
 Cff. And you are come in very happy time 
 Tobeare mygreenngto the Senator*, 
 And celt them.rbat 1 will not come today . 
 Ctnnot.u rl>e : and that 1 dare not.filfer : 
 I will not come to day, tell them fo Dm**. 
 
 CaJf. Sayheisficke 
 
 Haue I in Conqutfl flretthc mine Arrne fo ferrs, 
 To be afear'd to tell Gray-beards the truth: 
 >mi, go tclltheiTs(f*/ir wUl not come. 
 
 'Dtei. Moft mighty Ctftr let me know fome MuTc, 
 Led I be (aught M when I tell them To. 
 
 C/! Thecaufe iimmy Will, I willnot conVfi, 
 T bu U enough to iaiiifie the Senate. 
 
 But for your pnuare fiifattion, 
 Bccauft I loue you, I will let you know. 
 Colfhurr.ia heere my wife.ftay me at home : 
 She dreampt to mghc,fhe faw my Siatae, 
 Which like a Fountain-, with an hundred ("pouts 
 Did run pure blood : and many lufty Romans 
 Came fmiling,& did bathe their hands in u : 
 Andthefe docs fhc apply, for warnings and porteots* 
 And euils imminent ; and on her knee 
 Hath begg'd.that I will ftay at home today. 
 
 Deci. This Drearnr is all amide inteipreted. 
 It was a vifion, faire and fortunate : 
 Your Stauie fpouting blood in many pipes, 
 In which fo many firming Romans bath'd, 
 Signifie$,thai from you great Home (hall fuckc 
 Reuniing blood, and that great men ftiall preffe 
 Fot Tinaures.Staine^leliques.and Cognifauce. 
 This by talfburntafi Drcamc ii iigoified. 
 
 Cff. And this way haue you well eicpounded U. 
 
 'Dtei. 1 haue, when you haue heard what I can (ay i 
 And know it now, the Senate haue concluded 
 To giue thit day,a Crowne to mighty C*f*r. m 
 If you fhall fend them word you will not come, 
 Their tnindes may change. Befides.it were a mocke 
 Apt to be rendered, for (omeone to^y, 
 Breake vp theSenace, till another time : 
 When Cffaart wife ih all mretewith better Dr 
 If C/ir hide himfeffe, (hall they not whifper 
 Loc Cafar i' aifVajd ? 
 
 Pardon me Ctfor for my deere deere loue 
 To your proceeding, bids me tell you this ; 
 And reafon to my loue i* liable. 
 
 </"H6w foolifh do your tears fcetnc now CaSpfutmif 
 I am aihamed I did yeeld to thcni. 
 Giue me my Robe, for I will go. 
 
 *ttr "Snaiu, Ligar 
 
 And looke where Publim is come to fetch mr 
 
 PtA, Goodjnorrow Cefar. 
 
 Cff. Welcome Publau. 
 What ^ww.areyou flirr'd fo earely too ? 
 Good morrow jvk& : Caiiu LJganut, 
 Ctf<& wii ne re fo much your enrmy, 
 A ih( fame Ague which hath made you leane 
 Whatti'taClocke? 
 
 2n. C</ir. 'tis ftrutken eight, 
 
 C f f. 1 thanke you for your pain.es and cunefie. 
 
 Enter Antonj. 
 
 See, Atiartf that Rturls long a-nights 
 1 notwithftandinp vp. Good morrow d*tpy. 
 
 j4t S o to moft Noble Ctfar 
 
 Ctf. Bid them prepare within : 
 I am too blame to be thus waited for. 
 Now Cy**, now Mciiiltu . what Trthnut, 
 I haue an hotircs ullcc in ftot c for youi 
 R emrrnber thai you call on me to day I 
 Beneereme.ihatl may rf member you. 
 
 '1'reh Ctfar \ will : and fo were Will I be, 
 That your belt Friends fhall wi(h 1 had beene funher, 
 
 Ctf.Good Friends go m.and :afte lorrw wine with me 
 And we (1'ke Fnends) will flraighf way go together. 
 
 Br*. Thateuerylikeisnotthefaroe.OC^, 
 The hean ofSrtata earnes to thmke vpon. gratt 
 
 Enter Ariemtdanu. 
 Ctfsr, ktw*rt efBrunu, takf ^tedt ffCafrtot; turn** 
 
n8 
 
 The Tragedie of fidus 
 
 mrtrt Cjik* J*aniM\ tjt if C/MM, rntfl ** "Trtbrnim, m&kf 
 lliJM4ttUi Cjrnber. 7>tci*j Bmtmi lo*ti ihtt not : 7T* 
 haftwroogdCottn Ltgarutt. 7btreu ha MI mmdt in all 
 theft mtn^nubtm^amftCf far . If then hcrfi ** Im- 
 
 Thy r.cnitT, Antmidtnu. 
 Heere wiD I ftand . till C*f* pafle along, 
 And as a Sutot will I gtue him thu : 
 My heart laments, that Vettue cannot liue 
 Out of the tmhoi Emulation. 
 If chou reade this, O Cffor, thow mtycft Imej 
 1 foot, the Fates with Tnutots do conn iuc. Exit. 
 
 Etntr Parti* and Luttni . 
 Ptr. I prythee Boy ,renu>ih* Senate- houfe, 
 Stay oot to anfvrct me, bm get thee gone. 
 Why doeftthoo flay ? 
 
 Luc. To know oy errand Madam. 
 Per. } would haue had tbee there and heere agen 
 Ere I can tell thee what thou fhouKVH do there : 
 OConftancie, be ftrong vpon my fidci 
 Set liugeMountaine'tweenemy Heart and Tongue : 
 I haue a mans mindc, but a womans might : 
 How hard it is for women to keepecounfel'. 
 An thou heere yet ? 
 
 Lac. Madanv*hat fhoold I do ? 
 Run to the Capitoll.and nothing elfe ? 
 And to returne to yoo,aad nothing elfe ? 
 
 ptr. Y, bring roe word Boy, if thy Lord look well, 
 For he went fickly forth : and take good note 
 What Ctftr doth, what Sutori prdtc to him. 
 Heaike Boy , what noyfc ii that ? 
 Lme. I heare none Madam. 
 Ptr prytheeliftenwell: 
 I heard abufsling Rumor like a Fray, 
 And the winde brings tc from the CapitolL 
 Lue. Sooth Madimjhearcnoihing 
 
 mttr the Sootbfyer. 
 
 Ptr. Come hither Fellow.vwhich way haft tloabio f 
 Saab. At mine owne houfe.good Lady. 
 Par. Whacii'taclocke? 
 Saarh. About the ninth houre Lady. 
 POT. Ii Ctfar yet gone to the Capitoll ? 
 Seotb. Madam not yet, 1 go to take my fland. 
 To fee him pafle oo to the Capitoll. 
 
 Ptr. Thou hift fomc fuite to Cffar,h(\ t hou not? 
 Sotb. That 1 h;ue Lady,if"it will pleafe Ctfar 
 o be Co good to C*ftr,v to beare me : 
 I (bill bcfeech hire to befriend himfelfe. 
 
 Par. Why know'ft thou any hairae's intended to- 
 war d> him ? 
 
 Sooth. None that I know will be, 
 Much that I fcare may chance : 
 Good morrow to you ; heere the ftreet is narrow i 
 | "I Hr throng rhsi foil owe* Ctftr at thehecles, 
 Of Scn*tori,ofPrxjors, common Sutori, 
 Will crowd a feeble man (almofl) to death . 
 ' He get me to a place more oyd. and ihere 
 . intake to grf at Ctfxr as he comes along. ** 
 
 far. Imurt go in : 
 Aye me . Hov wcake a thing 
 'The heart of woman ii/ OSnatt, 
 TheHfiurn; fpecde the* in thine enterprise. 
 fturf tht Boy heard me Krutnj hatba fuite 
 Thai C*\*r w,|| not grant. O^I grow fnnt< 
 Run LMCIUM, md eomroeod me to my Lord, 
 
 Say 1 am merry; Come- to me againc 
 
 And bring me word what he dotb Cay to thee. 
 
 AHus Tertius. 
 
 Fteurft. 
 
 fair C*f*r,7irittiu t Ctffati, Ctsk, Dtr,,, THetttiut. Tjc- 
 Ix^aUtCjana^atomj^fuiut^^nnoedanu, Pub. 
 lau^ndthe Sootbforr 
 
 C*f The Ides ofMateh are come. 
 
 Sooth. I^e/ir,butnoigone. 
 
 J*n HaileC*/ir: Read this Scedule. 
 
 Decl. Trf^Bjttf dotb defire you to ore-read 
 (At your beft leyfurc) this his humble fuite, 
 
 An. O Ctfar, reade mine firfl : for mine's a foite 
 That.touche. C s j*, neeter. Read it great Ctf*. 
 
 C*f. What touches TS our felfe.Diall be laflferud. 
 
 An, Delay not C^/4r,read it inAaody. 
 
 Ctf. What,is the fclJow mad ? 
 
 Pt Sirra,giue place. 
 
 C-igi. Whjt.vrge you your Petition* in the rlrerr * 
 Corot to the Capitoll. 
 
 Pof,l. I vviQj y our enteqinze to day may thrioc. 
 
 C*ffi. What cnterpnz 
 
 Pepil. Fare you well. 
 
 'Brit. What 
 
 CtJJi He wifht to day our enterprize might thnue 
 1 fearc our purpoff it difcouered. 
 
 fru. Lookf how he makes to Ctfur: maike him 
 
 Cuffi. C*k* be fodame.for we feare preuention. 
 B'MK* what (hall be done? If (his be knowac, 
 Cfffim ot C&f*r neuer (h*ll tutnc backe, 
 For I will flay my fclfe. 
 
 Brm. Ctfjiiu beconftant : 
 PofiOim L"t* ("peakes not of our porpofei, 
 For looke he (miles, and ( *]'& doth not change; 
 
 C*fli. TrrbovtMi knowes his time : for look you Brm *. 
 He drawee Afark^ 4nto+y out of the wzy. 
 
 Deci. Where is AfrfttiiuCtmf>tr,\ct\\\tn go, 
 Andprefently picfcrre his fuite to C&for. 
 
 Bm. Hen addrdt : pmte neere,anrt leoond-hmii 
 
 Cm. Coi^a,yoi\ are ihe firft that reatts your band. 
 
 Ctf. Are we at! ready? What is now amiffe, 
 That Cffir and hij Senate mufi redrefle ? 
 
 Afiff/.Moft high,mofl mighty ,and moft puifant Ci/^r 
 Tflttelltu Cimber thro we before thy Scare 
 An humble heart. 
 
 Ctf. I muft prevent thee Cji*btr : 
 Thefc couching* and ihefe lowly courtefief 
 Might fire the blood of ordinary men, 
 And tonie pre-Ordinance,snd firfl Derret 
 Into the lane of Children. Be not fond. 
 To thinke that Ctfor beares fuch RebelLblooo 
 That will be tha w'd from the troequaHty 
 Withthtt which melitthFooJe*, 1 rr>cjnt fwect wordf, 
 Low crooked-curtfiei.and baf< Spnicll fawpin^ 
 Thy Broiher by decree u banished 
 If thou doefl bend, and pry,nd Tawrie tor him, 
 IfpumetheclikeaCurre out of mywjy . 
 Know. C*f*r doth not wrong, no/ without c^Te 
 Will he be Untfied 
 
 MttrU* ihercnovoyce more worthy htrt ny owe 
 
TheTragedieo/ Julius fcfar. 
 
 no 
 
 To found more fweetly in great Co/or, care, 
 For the repealing of my banifh'd Brother ? 
 
 Bm. I kifle thy hand, but not in flat tetyCafar: 
 Defiring thee, thuPutliw Center may 
 Haue an immediate freedome of repeale. 
 
 C*f. Wbatflnrtw? 
 Cajfi. Pardon Ctfar : C*far pardon i 
 As lowe as to thy foote doth faffim fall, 
 To begge infranchifement for fttbluu Cymbtr. 
 
 Cl~. I could be well mou'd, if! were at you, 
 If I could pray to mooue, Prayers would mooue It* : 
 But I am conftant as the Nouherne Starre, 
 Of Wjhofc true fixt, and refting quality, 
 There is no fellow in the Firmament. 
 The Skies are painted with vnnumbrcd fparkes, 
 They are all Fire, and eoery one dothfhinc : 
 But, there's but one in all doth hold his place. 
 So, in the World ; Tis furmlVd well with Men, 
 And Men are Flefh and Blood,and apprchenfiue; 
 Yet in the number, I do know but One 
 That vnaflayieable holds on his Ranke, 
 Vnfhak'd of Motion : and that 1 am he, 
 Let me a little (hew it, euen in this : 
 That I was conftant Cymktr fhould be banifh'd, 
 And conftant do remaine to keepe him fo. 
 
 Cima. GCffor. 
 
 C*f. Hence : Wilt thou lift vp Olympus ? 
 
 Decitu. Great Ctfor. 
 
 Ctf. Doth not 'Erutm boot lefle knecle ? 
 
 Cat, Speake hands for me. 
 
 C4. ftr/vVrw^ThcnfallC^/tr. Djti 
 
 Cm. Liberty, Freedome ; Tyranny is dead, 
 Run hence, proclaime, cry it about the Streets. 
 
 ufft, Some to the common Pulpit s,and cry otic 
 Liberty ,Freedome,and Enfranchifement. 
 
 Bru. People and Senators, be not affrighted : 
 Fly not, ftand dill : Ambitions debt is paid. 
 
 Caskj Go to the Pulpit Brutia, 
 
 Dee. AndCaffiuitoo. 
 
 Bn. WWNfr/M&M? 
 
 Cm. Heere, quite confounded with this mutiny. 
 
 Met. Stand faft togc;her,Ica(l fome Friend of Ctfan 
 Should chance ....... 
 
 Bru, Talke not of Handing. P l>Uut good cbeere, 
 There is no harrae intended to your perfon, 
 Nor to no Roman elfe: fo ceil them Putliui. 
 
 Caffi And leaue vs Publiut, leaft that the people 
 Rufhing oo rs, fhould do your Age fome mifchiefe. 
 
 fru. Do fo, and let no man abide this deede, 
 But we the Doers. 
 
 Snter Trtbwm. 
 
 Caffi. Where is Antvyt 
 
 Trtk. FledtohisHoufeamai'd: 
 Men, Wiucs^nd Children ^are.cry out.and run, 
 As it were Doomefday. 
 
 Bru. f atcs,we will know your pleasures : 
 That we (hall dye we know, 'tis but ch*time 
 And drawing dayes out, that men fiand vpon. 
 
 Ciuk^. Why he that cuts off twenty yeares of life, 
 Cuts off fo many yeares of fearing death. 
 
 "Brn. G rant that, and then is Death a Benefit : 
 So are we Ctfart Friends, that haue abridg'd 
 His time of fearing death. Stoope Romans^ftoope, 
 And let vs bathe our hand* in Ctjars blood 
 Vp to the Elbowes, and bcfmeare our Swords : 
 
 Then walke we forth, euen to the Market place, 
 And wauing our red Weapons o're our heads, 
 Let's all cry Peace, Freedome,and Liberty. 
 
 Cdfli. Stoop then.and wafh . How many Age* hence 
 Shall this our lofty Scene be a&ed ouer, 
 InStatevnbome.and Accents yetvnknowne? 
 
 Vru. How many times fhall Cafar bleed in YDOM, 
 That now on Pompeyet Bafis lye along, 
 No worthier then the duft / 
 
 Caffi So oft as that (hall be, 
 So often fhall the knot of vs becall'd, 
 The Men" hat gaue their Country liberty. 
 
 "Dee. What.fhall we forth? 
 
 Caffi. I.euerymanaway. 
 Brtinn (ball tcade, and we will grace his heeles 
 With the moft boldeft.and befl hearts of Rome, 
 Eitttr a Siruan: . 
 
 Br. Soft, who comes heere? A friend of A*tmtt. 
 
 Ser. ThutSrw/wdidmyMaReibidmeknetie; 
 Thus did Marl^ tsfntaybiA me fall downe, 
 And being proftute, thus he bad me fay 
 Brmui is Noble, Wife, Vaham.and Honeft 
 Cafar was Mighty, Bold, Roy all.and Loumg : - 
 Say, J loue Brutut, and J honour him ; 
 Say, 1 feat'd Cafar, honout'd htm,and lou'd him. 
 Iffrnrw will voucbfafe,that Antony 
 May fafely come to him, and be refolu'd 
 How Cfptr hath deferu'd to lye in death, 
 Mark Antony , (hall not ioue Cxfar dead 
 So well as Urutu, liuing ; but will follow 
 The Fortunes and Affayre; of Noble Brutus, 
 Thorough the hazards of this vntrod State, 
 With all true Faith. So fayes my Mafter Antony. 
 
 Bm. Thy Mafler is a Wife and Val. ant Romane, 
 I neuer thought him worfe : 
 Tell him, fo pJeafe him come vnto this place 
 He /hall be fatisfied : and by my Honor 
 Depart vntouch'd- 
 
 Ser. Hefetchhimprefently. txaStruMt. 
 
 "Sru. 1 know thai we fhaU haue h.m well to Friend. 
 
 fafft. I wifh we may : But yet haue 1 a mmdc 
 That feares him much ; and my mifgiuiog Aill 
 Fallet fhrcwdly to the purpofe. 
 
 nter Ammj . 
 
 BTH. Bot heere comes Antony ; 
 
 Ant. Q mighty C*far\ Doft thou lye fo lowe ? 
 Are all thy ConqueftsGlonet.Triorophes.Spoiles, 
 Shrunke to thu little Meafure ? Pare thee welL 
 I know not Gentlemen what you intend, 
 Whoelfe muft be let blood, who elfe u ranke 
 If I my feife, there is no houre fo fit 
 As Cafari 'deaths houre ; not no Infirument 
 Of halfe that worth, as thofe yout Swords; made neb 
 With the moft Noble blood of all thu World. 
 I do befeech yee, if you bears me hard, 
 Now, wbil'ft your purpled hands do iceke and fmoake, 
 Fulfill your pleafure. Lme a ihoufand yeeres, 
 1 fhall oot finde my felfe fo apt to dye. 
 No place will pleafe me fo, oo meane of death, 
 A heere by Cfv, and by you cut off, 
 The Choice and M after Spin is of this Age. 
 
 'Bru. O Antony \ Begge not your death of vs: 
 Though now wemuftappeare bloody and ctuell, 
 As by our hands, and this our prefcnt Adle 
 You fee we do : Yet fee you but our hands, 
 
 And 
 
110 
 
 The Tragedie of Julius fyfar. 
 
 And (hit, the bleeding buAncfle they haixdore. 
 Out htaru you fee not, they are pluifulJ i 
 And piny to the generall wrong ofRome, 
 As fire druies out fire, fo puty, piny 
 Hath done thi deed on Cdfir. For your part, 
 To you, our Swordt haue leaden points Marty Antony : 
 Our Arntes in flrrngth of malice, and our Heartt 
 Of Brother* temper, do receiue you in, 
 With ail kinde loue, good thoughts, and reverence. 
 
 Caffi Your vovce fhall be as ftrong as any mans, 
 Jnthedifpofingofncw Dignities 
 
 Bn. Ondy be patient, till we haue appeas'd 
 The Multitude, befide themfelues with feare, 
 And tbtn, we will deliuer you the caufe, 
 Why 1, thai did loue Ctfar when 1 (Irooke him, 
 Hauc thus proceeded. 
 
 Ant. 1 doubt not of your WiCedorm-. 
 Let each-man render me his bloody hand. 
 FirfJ CMarcia Bnitut will 1 fhake wuh you ; 
 N*( Ca,M, Coffin* do I take your hand ; 
 Now Dtciiu Bi-utMt yours; now youis Menttm , 
 Yourj Cmoa\ and my valiant Caf4*y u uru 
 ThougMaft, not leaft in loue, yours good Tnkwtiu . 
 Gentlemen all : Alas.vuhat (hull I fay, 
 My credit now (lands on fuchflippery ground, 
 Thuoneof two bad wayes you muft conceit me, 
 Etclier a Coward, or a Flatterer. 
 That 1 did loue thee Ctfar O '>s true 
 if chen thy Spirit looke vpon s how, 
 Shall it not greeue thee deerer then thy death, 
 To fee thy Atamj making hit peace, 
 Shaking the bloody nngna of thy foei ? 
 Mo ft Noble, in the prefence of thy Coarfe, 
 Had I as many eyes.a* thou haft woundi, 
 Weeping as nil ai they ftrearoe forth thy blood, 
 [t would become me better, then to clofc 
 Intearmes of Fnendfhip with thine enemies. 
 Pardon me India, neeie was"t thou bay'd brauHart, 
 Heeredjd'ft thou fall.andhecre thy Hunters ftand 
 Sign'd in thy Spoyle^nd Cnmfon'd in thy Lethec. 
 
 VVorld\'ihou wart the For reft to this Hart, 
 \nd this mdeed.O Wotld, the Hart of thee. 
 4ow like aDeere.ftroken by many Princes, 
 Ooftthouheerelye? 
 
 Caffi. taark^Antooj. 
 
 Att. Pardon me C<uut Cjffiut . 
 fhe Enemies of Ctfir, fhall fay thi* . 
 Fhen, in a Friend, it la cold Modeflie. 
 
 C*/Ji. I blame you not for p railing d>/tr fo.y 
 Jut what compact meanc you to haue wuh vs ? 
 Willyoubeprick'd in numbet of our Friends, 
 3r uSall we on. and not depend*n you? 
 
 Ant. Therefore T t ookt yoor hands, but Wai indeed 
 
 1 way'd from (he point, by looking downe on Cafar. 
 Friends am T with you all, and loue you all, 
 
 Vpon this hope, that you fhall g.ue me Rcafon*. 
 >V"hy ,and wherein, ( a**r w-j$ dangerous. 
 
 ru Of elfe were ihn 3 taua^e Spectacle: 
 >jr Reafoiu are f full of good regard, 
 
 hat were you Amtorr, theSonncof C</ir, 
 IToafhouldbefatisned 
 A*. That's all I Ceeke, 
 
 ,nd am moieouer futor, that I may 
 
 i odu<e hu body to the Market-place, 
 knd inthePuipit as becomes a Frieod, 
 peake in the Order of his FuneralL 
 
 CaflL 'Brutut^ word with you : 
 You know not what you do; Do not confent 
 That Antony fpeakcm his Funeral!. 
 Know you how much the people may be mou 'd 
 By that which he will vtter. 
 
 Br By your pardon : 
 ] Will my felfe into the Pulpit firfl, 
 And fhew the reafon of our Ctfort death. 
 What Am<my fhaJl fpeake. I wJJproteft 
 He fpeakes by leaue.and by permif$ion : 
 And that we are contented Ct/ir fhaJl 
 Haue all true Ritw.and lawful! Ceremoniea, 
 It fhall aduaniage more, then do vs wrong. 
 
 Ctffi. 1 know not whai miy fall, ] J,kc it nor. 
 
 Br* CUarttsfntory.kcete take you C*for, body: 
 You fhall not m your Funeral) fpcech blame vs, 
 Put fpeake all good you tan deuiic of Ctjor t 
 And fay you doo't by our peimifsion.- 
 Elfc fhall you not haueny hand at all 
 About hvs FuntriJl. And you fhall fpeake 
 In the fame Pulpit whereto \ am going, 
 After my fpeech is ended. 
 
 Am. Beitfo: 
 I do delire no more. 
 
 r*. Prepare the body then.and follow vs. 
 
 Manet Antony . 
 O pardon me, thou bleeding pt ece of Earth : 
 Thar I am mecke and gentJe with thcfc Butchers. 
 Thou art theRumes of ihe Nobleft man 
 That truer liued in the Tide of Times. 
 Woe to the hand that fhed this coftly Blood. 
 Ouer thy wounds.now do 1 Prophefie, 
 ( Whichhkc dumbe mouthes do ope their Ruby lips, 
 To begge the voyce and vtterance of my TongueJ 
 A Curfe fhall light vpon the limbes of men j 
 Domefhcke Fury, and fierc* Quill flnfc. 
 Shall cumber all the parts of Italy : 
 Blood and deftruaion fhaJl be fo in vfe, 
 And dreadfullObieth fo familiar, 
 That Mothers Dial! but fmile,when they behold 
 Thcit Infants quartered wuh the handj of Wan*. 
 .Ail pitcy choak d with cuftorne of fell deeds, 
 And effort Spirit mnging for Reuenge, 
 With Attby his fide, come hot from HeJI, 
 Shall in ihcfe Confines.with a Monarkes voyce, 
 Cry hauockc, and let (lip the Dogges of Wane, 
 Thai this foule deedc, fhall fmell aboue the earth 
 With Carnon men,groaning for Euriali. 
 Eater OaatutSenunt. 
 You feme Oit**n* Ctftr, do you not? 
 
 Str. \&oM*TkeAni*xj. 
 
 Aiu. f*/*rdtd write for him to conwtoHome. 
 
 Str. He did receiue hu LetKrs.and i comnung. 
 
 And bid me fay u> you by word of mouth 
 
 QCtfvl 
 
 Ant. Thy heart i* blgge : geuhcc a-part wd weepe: 
 Pafsion I fee is catching from mine eyes, 
 Seeing thofc Beads offorrow ftand in thine, 
 Began to water. Is thy Matter comrning ? 
 
 Ser. He lies to night within feuen Leagues of Rome 
 Ant. Poll backe with fpeede. 
 And tell him what hath chanc'd : 
 Heere is a mourning Rome, a dangerous Rome, 
 No Ro'me of fafety for Ociamtu yt, 
 Hie hence.and tdl him fo. Yet ftay a-wfiile, 
 
 The 
 
121 
 
 Thou fhelt not tw<l<e. oil Ihaue borne this cowrie 
 mo the Market f>Uce : There ftall I try 
 n my Oranon.rtow the People cake 
 TV-*? cruel 1 1 due of thcfe bloody men, 
 According to the which, thou (halt d/'curfe 
 To yong <?<&/, of the Race of thingj 
 Lend me your hand. 
 
 ?<> the Putpn,<uut Cafii- 
 
 Pit. We will be famfied : let vj be fatisfied , 
 "B. Then follow me, an.) gue me Audience friends. 
 Ctffiut go you into the other ftreete, 
 And part the Numbers . 
 
 Thole that will heare me fpcake, let 'em flay heere | 
 Thofe that will follow Ct/wi&o with hjrn, 
 Andpublike Rcafons fliall be rcndred 
 
 C^ari death. 
 
 \.PU. \ will hezre Bnetus fpeake. 
 
 i. ! will l-.cArc Cajfiui,znd compere their Reafons, 
 When l> uf rally we heare them rendred, 
 
 3. The Noble Brutus n afcendeJ: Silence. 
 
 fru. Be patient tiW the laft. 
 
 Romans, Coumrey-men.zriH Loom, heare meeformy 
 caufc, ndbcfilent,trtyoumay hczre Beleeue me for 
 mine Honor, and haue ret'pec^ 10 mine Honor, chat you 
 may beJeeue. Cenfure mr in your Wifedom, and awake 
 four Senfes, that you may the better Judge. If there bee 
 aiiy in this AiTcinbly, any deere Fneod of Cffan, to him 
 (ay, that Brutus loue to Ctf-rr, was no le(Te then his. If 
 hn, that Friend demand, \rhy "Sratm toie againft Ct- 
 fa-, this w my anfwer : Not that 1 lou'd Ctfcr Tcffe , but 
 hat I lou'd Rome more. Had you rather Cfar were Ii- 
 uing, and dye all 5)aues ; then that Ctfar were dead, to 
 iut all Free-men? As Cf/Jr lou'd mee. I weepefor him; 
 15 he was Fortunate,! reioyce at it ;as he was Valiant, I 
 lonour him : But, as he was Ambitious,! (lew him.Thcrc 
 it Teaies,for hi* Loue . loy, tor his Fortune : Honor, for 
 his Valour : and Deaih.for hu Ambition. Whoisheere 
 fo bale, dm would be a Bondman ? jf any,(peak,for him 
 hauc | orTcndeii. Who is heere to rude, that would not 
 be a Roman? If any,ipcak, tor him haue I offended Who 
 11 heere fo vile, that will not loue IMS Countrey ? If any, 
 fpeake, for hiru hue 1 offended. 1 paule for a Reply. 
 
 x/7i None Btmm, none. 
 
 Pimm. Then none hauc 1 offended. Ihattedoneno 
 moretoC/4r,ihenyou flialldoto'Sriww. T'neQi/cftU 
 on of his dcath,is inrotl'd in the Cspuol! : his Glory not 
 extenuated . whemn he was worthy; nor his offences en- 
 fotc'd, fot which he furfeted death 
 
 Enter {JM 0^4 *to*y, WttkCtfar: body. 
 
 Hee comes hit Body, mourn'd by M^kf Jtitoiy, vho 
 though Ive hjd oo hand in his death, (hail iccriue the be- 
 ncf.c oflus dying, a place in the Comon wealth, as which 
 ofyoufliall not. With this J depart, that as I flewe oiy 
 bed L,ouet for the good of Rome, I haue the fame Dag. 
 ger foi my (clfe.whco it fhall pleafemy Country ro need 
 my death. 
 
 All Liuc ^m/arjine.liue. 
 
 1. Bring htm with Triumph home voto his houfe. 
 
 a Gioe h.Ti a Statue with htiAncefton. 
 
 3. Let himbeCa/rfr. 
 
 4 Ce (* i better pato, 
 
 Snail beCrown'd ih Brutut. 
 
 Wcel bring him to his Houfc 
 With Showts and Clamors. 
 
 Bru. My Country.mea. 
 
 . Peece.fitcDce, Bnt* Tpeakri. 
 
 r. Peace ho, 
 
 'Bnt. Good Countrymen, let me depart alone, 
 And (for my fake)(fcy heere with Antony .- 
 Do grace to effort Corpe,and grace his Speh 
 Tending to Ctfvt Glorie,which Marks Antony 
 (By oot permiiTionJ is allow'd toronke. 
 I do intredt you,not a man depatt, 
 Saue I alone, till Antmy haue fpoke. SxH 
 
 i Stsy ho,an<l let vs heare Mark.Ant<ny. 
 
 5 LechimgovpintothepubhkeChaire. 
 Wee 'I hcarc him NobJe Amonj go vp . 
 
 Ant. For "Srutttt Take, I am beholding to you 
 
 4 What does he fay of Rnamt 
 
 5 Hefayes.forflnwwfake 
 Hefindes htmfelrebehoJdingto viaJI. 
 
 4 'Twere belt he fpta kc no barme of Brutus heere ? 
 
 I This <7/r was a Tyrant. 
 
 ; Nay that's ccrtatne: 
 We are bleO that Rome is rid of him. 
 
 Peace, let vs heare what AMWTJ can fay. 
 
 AM. You gentle Romans. 
 
 All. Peace hoe, let vs heare him. 
 
 An. Fnrnds ,R omsn 5,Coiintry m en.knd me you r ears 
 1 come to bory-^i/jr ,not to praife him : 
 The euill that men do, hues after them. 
 The good is oft enterred with thsu bones, 
 So let it be wuh C*/ir. The NobJe 'Bn Ktt 
 Hath told you Cafjrvtts Ambitious 
 If it were fo, it was a greeuous Fault, 
 And greeuoufly hath Ctfar anfwer'd it. 
 Heerc, vnder leaue of Briuui^nd the reft 
 H'or liruim is jo Honourable man, 
 So are they all; all Honourable mn^ 
 Come J 10 fpeake In Cdf/trt Foncisll. 
 H ewas my Friend. fanhfoll,snd tult to me ; 
 But ^rars/fayes.he was Ambitious, 
 And 'Brutus is an Honourable man, 
 He hath brought many Caption home to Rome. 
 Whole Ranfomes, did the general! Coffers fill) 
 DidthisinCf/arfecme Ambitious '< 
 When thai the poore hue cry'rle, C;/Srhb Wpt: 
 Ambition Pnould be made of fterner fiuffe, 
 Yet "Brutus (ayes, he was Ambitious i 
 And "ZrwrM/wan Honoorableman. 
 You all.did fee , that on the L.xpvfull, 
 1 thrice prefentcd him a Kingly Crowne, 
 Which he did thrice refufe. Was this Ambition ? 
 Yet Unttus fjycs, he was Ambitious : 
 And fure hr is an Honourable man. 
 J fpeeke not to difprooue what "Brutus fpoke, 
 Rut heere I am, to fpeake whit 1 do know ; 
 You all did loue him once, not without caufe, 
 What cauCe withholds you then. to mourne for him? 
 O lodgement! thou arc fled tobrutiOi Beath, 
 And Men haue loft their Reafon. Beare with me, 
 My heart ii in the Coftin there with Cafar, 
 And I mutt pawfe.till it come backe to me. 
 
 i Me thlnhec there is much reafon in hu fayings. 
 
 a If tbou confider rightly of the matter, 
 Ctfor ha'i had great wrong. (hr plce 
 
 Ha's hce Ma(ters ? ) fcve there willaworfecomein 
 1 1 4 Mrk< 
 
Ill 
 
 TheTragectieofJultHs 
 
 Marke how the blood ofCafor followed it 
 At rufhine out of doores, to be refolu'd 
 IfSrutMt to vnkmdely knock d,or no : 
 For 2ntfM,asyou know.was Cttfan Angel. 
 Iudge,O youGods^ow oVerely ttfar lou d him: 
 This was the moft vnklndeft cut of all. 
 For when the Noble C/kr faw him ftab, 
 Ingratitude, more ftrong then Traitors armei, 
 Quite vsnquifh d him : then burft his Mtgbty heart, 
 And in his Mantle, muffling vp his face, 
 Euen at the Bafe ofPotapnti Statue 
 (Which all the while ran blood)great CtfcrML 
 O what a fall was there.my Countrymen ? 
 Then I.and you .and all of vs fell downe. 
 Whil'ft bloody Treafonflounfh'douervs. 
 O now you weepe, and 1 perceiue you feele 
 The dmtof pittv : Thefe are gracious dropptt 
 Kinde Soulrs.whai weepe you,when you but behold 
 Our Cefari Veflure wounded ? Lookeyouheere, 
 Heere is Hirnftlfe.marr'd as you fee with Traitor.. 
 
 4. Mark'd ye hit words? be would hoc cake? Crown, 
 Therefore 'en certaine,hewasnot Ambitious. 
 I . If it be found fo, Tome will deere abide it. 
 
 i. Poorr foule.hu eyes are red a fire with weeping. 
 |. There's not a Nobler man in Rome then Amay. 
 4. Now marke him. he begins againe to Ipeake. 
 Am. Hut yefterday, the word oKT^yirmigh 
 Haue flood againft the World Now lies he there, 
 And none fo poorc to. do him reuerence. 
 OMaifters !lfl were difpos'd to ftirre 
 Your heart* and mindes to Mutiny and Rage, 
 [ fhould do TSrutm wrong, and Caffua wrong t 
 Who (you a ! 1 kno w) are Honourable men. 
 [ will not do them wrong : I rather choofe 
 To wrong the dead, to wrong my felfe and you, 
 Thtrn I will wrong fuch Honourable men. 
 Butheere's* Parchment, with the Saale of Caf<r t 
 
 found it in hi Cloflet, 'm his Will : 
 Let but the Commons he*re thi Teftamem : 
 
 Which pardon me) 1 do not rneane to reade, 
 And they would go and kiffe dead Ctfan wounds. 
 And dip their Napkin* in his Sacred Blood ; 
 Tea, be"ge a haire of him for Memory, 
 
 nd dying, mention it within their Witles, 
 Bequeathing it as a rich Legacie 
 *mo their iffue. 
 * Wee'l heare the Will.rende it M*f Antoxj. 
 
 AS. The Wtll.thc Will; we will he je Ctfan Will 
 
 Ant. Haue patience gentle Friends, 1 mufl not trad it, 
 t is not meete you know how C&far loo'd you : 
 'ou *tt not Wood, you are not Stonet. but men . 
 
 nd beme men, hearing the Will of CVr/icr, 
 
 will inflame you. it will make you mad ; 
 "is good you know not that you are his Heires, 
 br if you fhould, O what would come of it? 
 
 4 Read the Will.wee t heare it A*iuy ; 
 ou fhall reade vs the Will, Ctjori Will. 
 
 AM. W ill you be Patient? Will you fay a-wbile r 
 iaue o're-fhot my felfe to tell you of it, 
 feare I wrong the Honourable men, 
 
 hofe Daggers haue ftabb'd C*f<tr.- 1 do feare it, 
 
 4 They were Traitors : Honourable men > 
 
 AIL The Will.the Teftament. 
 
 They were Villaines,Murderm:tne Will, read the 
 Will. 
 
 Am. You will compel! me then to read the Will : 
 hen make a Ring about ihe Corpw ofCafar, 
 nd let me fhcw you him that made the Will : 
 nail I defcend? And will ydu giue me leiue .' 
 
 All. Comedowne. 
 
 l Defcend. 
 
 j You fhall haue Icaue. 
 
 4 A Ri"ng,ftand round. 
 
 I Stand from the Hearfe, ftand from thejjcxly. 
 
 j R oome for Antony, moft Noble Amtany. 
 
 A*'. Nay prcfTenot fovpon me, ftand farreoff. 
 
 Alt. Standba<ke:room,bearebac>ie, 
 
 A*t . 1 f you haue tear es .prepare to fried them now. 
 ou ill do know thu Mantle, 1 remember 
 r>cnifl timeeucrC^/irput it on, 
 
 wa> on a Summefs Euening in his Tent, 
 hat day he ouercame ihe Ntna). 
 ooke.in this place ran Cajfiut Dagger through t 
 ; what a rent the erfuious C*j<4 made ; 
 hioughtim.ihe wcl-belpued "Srmu ftabb'e, 
 nd as he plucK'd his curfed Steeie away : 
 
 * ONobleC//ir| 
 
 3 O tvoful! day I 
 
 4 OTraitoTi.ViUaine* ! 
 I O <rft bloody fight ' 
 
 a We will be reueng'd : Reuenge 
 About, fceke, burne, fire, kill^lay, * 
 Let not a Traitor hue. 
 
 A*t. Stay Country-men 
 
 I . Peace there heare the Noble Amtvj, 
 
 ^. Wee'l heate him,wee1jbllow him, weel dy with 
 
 funu fy oii vt> 
 
 4*t. Good Fnends,fweetFriend.Jt me not ftirre 
 To fuch a fodaine Flood of Mutiny : 
 They that haue done thu Deede.are honourable. 
 What pnuate grcefes they haue , alas I know not, 
 Thar madethem do it .-They are Wife.and Honourable, 
 And will no doubt with Reafons anfwer you. 
 1 come not (Friends^ to fteale awayyourbeartr, 
 I am no Orator, as Ttrmiu is ; 
 But (as you know me all) a plaine blunt man 
 That loue my Friend, and that they know full weiJ, 
 Thatga*iemepublikeleauetofpeakeofhim: 
 For 1 haue neythet writ nor words.nor worth, 
 Ahon,nor V iterance, nor the power of Speech, 
 To ftirre mens Blood. I onely ipeake right on : 
 1 tell you that.which you your felucs doknov*, 
 Shew you fweet Ctfirt wound$,poor poor dum mouths 
 And bid them fpcake for me : But were I Zre/w, 
 And2nt< Ante*,, there were an Anttmj 
 Would ruffle vp your Spirits.and put a Tongue 
 In euery Wound ofCefar, that fhould rooue 
 The ftones ofRome, to rife and Mutiny. 
 
 e^//. Wee'l Mutiny. 
 
 t Wee'l bume the houfe of Snaut. 
 
 3 Awaythen.come.feeketbeConfpiraior*. 
 
 AM. YethearemeCountrymen.yethewemefpeake 
 
 All. Peace hoe, heare Antony ,mo'ft Noble A>ai*j. 
 
 Ant. Why Friends jrou go to do you know not whin : 
 W herein hath c*f*r thus deferu'd your loucs? 
 Ma* you know not. I muft teJl you then i 
 Youhaue forgot the Will I told you of. 
 
 AM. Moft true^he WinJet's ftay aod heart the Wil. 
 
 4mt. Heereis the Will.and vnderCo/ir/Seale: 
 To euery R o/nan dozen he giues, 
 Toeucry feuei all man,feuemy fiue Drachmaes. 
 
Cia. lamnotCABMtheConfpirator. 
 
 4. It is no matter, hi* name's COM, plucke but hi) 
 ime out of Kit heart, nd turne him going. 
 
 j. Teare htm,tear him; Come Brandt hoe,Rtf brand*: 
 toTlrmJu t toC*fluti,burneitt. Some to 2><r/ Houfe, 
 aod fooM to C*tkf'n tome to Ligtrim .- Awjy.go. 
 
 }/>&. O Royall Cf/ir. 
 
 ^r. Hem me with patience. 
 
 y*V/. Peace boe 
 
 Jtm. Moreooer.he hath left 700 ill hh Walkw, 
 His priuate Arbors, uid new-planted Orchards. 
 On this fide Tyber, he hath left them you, 
 And to your bcyrrs foreuer : common pJeafuret 
 To waike abroad.and recreate your fcloe*. 
 Heere was a C^fan when comet fuch another? 
 
 l.Ple. t Neoer,neoer : come,away,sway: 
 We e1 burne hu body in the holy place, 
 And with the Brands fire the Traitor* boufcs, 
 Take rp the body. 
 i.Ple. Go fetch fire. 
 
 j.Pfr. Pluck edov*ne Benches. 
 
 A.Ptti Pluckc dovroe Formes, Windowes.iny thJog. 
 
 M. Now let it worke : Mi fcheefe tbou an a-foot, 
 Take thouwhatcourfetbou wilt. 
 How oow Fellow t 
 
 EurStnunt. 
 
 Str. Sir ,Otf40/*y is already come to R ome. 
 
 Am. Where is heel 
 
 Str. He and Lefidus are at Ctfert boufc. 
 
 AM. And thither will I ftraight.to Tifit him : 
 Heeomes trpona wifh. Fortune is merry, 
 And in this mood willgiuevs any thing. 
 
 Str. Ibeardhimfay.tfwwandC^T&e 
 Are rid like Madmen through the Gates of Rome, 
 
 Ant. Belike they had fome notice of che people 
 How I hadrnoucd them. Bring roe to Od?caa. Extuat 
 
 Enter Qma ttif Pottjodtfur torn the Plttwimt. 
 
 C fiara. \ dreamt to night, that I did fea ft with C*far , 
 And things vniuckily charge myFanrafie : 
 I haue no will to wander foort h of doorcs, 
 Yet fomething leads me foortb. 
 
 i. What Is your name? 
 
 i. Whether are you going ? 
 
 J. Where do yon dwell? 
 
 4. Are you a married man,or a BatcheUot ? 
 
 X. Anfwer euery man direftiy. 
 
 1. l.andbreerely. 
 
 4. I,and wifely. 
 
 J. I,and mil y,yoo werebefl. 
 
 On. What is my name; Whether am I going? Where 
 do I dwell ? Am 1 a married man,or a Batchellour ? Then 
 to anfwer eoery man, directly and breefely, wifely znd 
 truly : wifely I fay, I am a Batcbellor. 
 
 l That's as much as to fay, they are fooles that mar- 
 rie ; you'i beare me a baog for that I f care : proceede di. 
 
 xaiy. 
 
 Cm**. Diredlly I am going to Ctfurs Fauerall. 
 I . A a Friend , or an Enemy ? 
 Cimut. As a friend. 
 -*. That ma;tcr i* anfwered directly. 
 4. For your dwelling : breefely. 
 Cii*a. Breefely J dwell by the CtpitoD, 
 j. Your namt fir, truly. 
 Ciwr-. Truly, my name is COM. 
 I . Teat e him to peeces, hcc's s Confpirttor. 
 Cr. ImCnwjthePoet,IamCir*thePoet. 
 4. Teare bun for bia bad verfes, teare htm for his bad 
 Yerfes. 
 
 Mm Quortuf. 
 
 >*r.Thefe many ihen fhall dtc.their names are prickt 
 Oft*. Your Brother too mufl dyexoafent you Ltptdtul 
 Lep. 1 do confent . 
 Od*. Prickehio>downe^fr0r. 
 Lep Vpon condition foUim (hall not lioe, 
 W ho is your S i Rets fonne, AGokt An**rj. 
 
 J**. He (hall not fiat; looke.withafpotl dam him. 
 "Bur Ltptdut, go you to Ctftri houfe : 
 Fetch the Will hither.and *e (hall determine 
 How to cot off fome charge in Legacies. 
 
 L*p. What? (lull I findeyouhcere f 
 
 Oda. Otheere.orattheCipitolL LxtiLtf&v 
 
 A*. This is a flight rnmenrablemao, 
 Meet to be fent on rrands r it it fit 
 The three-fold World diuided, be fcould ftwd 
 One of the three to fhare it f 
 
 OB*. So you thought him, 
 And tooke his voyee who fhould be prickt to dye 
 In our blacke Sentence and Prefer ipt ion. 
 
 Ant. OSmm, \ haue feene more dayes then you. 
 And though we lay thefe Honours on this mao, 
 To cafe ourfrtuesofdiuersdand'rous losds, 
 He (baU but beare them.as the AfTe besrcf GoU, 
 To groane and fwet vnder the Bufmeffe, 
 Either led or driuen.st we point the way : 
 And having brought oor Treafure.wbete we will. 
 Then take we downe his Load, and tome him off 
 (Like to the empty AfTeJto ihake his tares, 
 Aod graze in Commons. 
 
 Oft*. You may do yoor will : 
 But bee's a tried, aod ?aliant Soaldier. 
 
 Amt, So is my Horle OSanuu, and for th 
 I do appoint him ftoreof Prooender. 
 It is a Creature that I teach to fight, 
 To winde,to(rop, to ran directly on : 
 Hit corporal! Motion, gonern'd by my Spirit, 
 And in iometafre, it Leptdnt but fo : 
 He mafl be taught, and train'd,and bid go forth : 
 A barren fpirited Fellow ; one that feedt 
 On Obied$,Arts,and Imitations. 
 Which oot of vfe.and ftal'de by other men 
 Begin hi fafliioa Do not ulkeof him, 
 But as property : and now ORatim. 
 Liften great thing*. 2ruttunACaffnit 
 Are levying Powers; We mufl ftraight make head : 
 Therefore let our Alliance be combin'd. 
 Oor beft Friends made, our meanes ftretchf. 
 And let vs prefently go fir inCouncetl, 
 How couen matters may be bcft difclos'd, 
 And open Perils fur eft anfwrred. 
 
 Ofta. Lctvsdofo:forweareatthrftake, 
 
 fit And 
 
The Tragedie o/fulius fa/or. 
 
 And bayed about with many Enemies , 
 
 And feme that (mile haue in their hearts I feare 
 
 Millions ofMifcbeefes. Exttutt 
 
 Drttm. Z*ttr'Br*tM t L*tMiu t *iultlKjtnB, 
 
 atdPaxLarut mttttthtm. 
 "Em. Stand ho. 
 
 Lutil. Giuc the word ho, and Stand. 
 Bru. What now LuetHiia, it Cajfiw neere f 
 Lufil. He is at hand, and Piadtru* \% come 
 To do you falutation from hit Matter. 
 
 T)ru. He green me well. Your Matter Pimlanu 
 In hit owne change, or by ill Officers, 
 Hath giuen me fome worthy caufe to with 
 Things done, vndone: But if he be at hand 
 Ifhallbefatisfied. 
 
 Pin. I do not doubt 
 But that my Noble Mafter will appeare 
 Such as he is, fall of regard, and Honour. 
 
 Bru. He is not doubted. AvtoiALutiBatt 
 Mow he receiu'd you : let me be rcfolu'd. 
 
 Lufil. With courtefie.and with refpeft enough, 
 But not with fuch familiar inftances, 
 
 with fuch free and friendly Conference 
 As he hath vs'd of old. 
 
 Bru. Thou haft defcrib'd 
 A hot Friend, cooling :Euer note LuctUatt, 
 When Loue begins to ficken and decay 
 "t vfeth an enforced Ceremony 
 There are no trickes, in pUir.e and fimple Fauh : 
 Jut hollow men, like Horfes hot at hand, 
 viakcgaUirufnew,ar>d pcomiic of their Mntle : 
 
 Le* Mtrtk vrHhiH. 
 Jut when they fhould endure the bloody Spurre, 
 They fall their Crefts, and like deceitful] lades 
 inke in the Triall. Comes his Army on > 
 
 Lwi/.They meane this night in Sardis to be quarter d: 
 'he greater part, the Horfe to generall 
 Are come with Cajjlm. 
 
 Eater Cfffitu *d hu Ptwert 
 "Sru. Hearke.hcis arriu'd : 
 i arch gently on to meete him. 
 Caffi. Stand ho. 
 
 8r'. Stand ho, fpeake the word along. 
 Stand. 
 Stand. 
 Stand. 
 
 C*fli. Moft Noble Brother.you hne done me wrong. 
 Brit. ludge me you Gods; wrong I mine Enemies? 
 And ifnot fo,how mould 1 wrong a Brother 
 
 C*Jfi.'Zrutiu, this fober forme of yours.hides wrongs, 
 And when you do thtm 
 
 "Brut. C*flin4, be content. 
 peake your greefes foftly , I do know you well. 
 If fore the eyes of both our Armies heere 
 Which fhould perceiue nothing but Loue from vs) 
 .et v j not wrangle. Bid them moue away : 
 'hen in my Tent Ctffiiu enlarge your Greefes, 
 Vnd I will giue you Audience. 
 
 Ctfli. Pmdtrui, 
 
 id our Commanders leade their Charges off 
 liule from this ground. 
 
 'Bru. L*ci8ita,4o you the like, and let no man 
 ome to our Tent, till we haue done our Conference. 
 et L*ci>u and Titiniw guard our doore Extunt 
 
 Manet Brutus and Caffim. 
 
 Ciffi. That you haue wrong'd me.doth appear l(l ih.i: 
 You haue condemn'd, and noted L*tnu PtU* 
 For taking Bribes heere of the Sardians ; 
 Wherein my Letters.prayingon his fide, 
 Becaufe I knew the man was flighted off. 
 
 "Brv. You wrong'd your felfe to write in foch a cafc 
 
 Caffl. In fuch a time as this, it is not meet 
 That euery nice offence fhould beare his Comment. 
 
 Sm. Let me tell you Ca/fuu, you your felfe. 
 Are much condemn'd to haue an itching Palme, 
 To fell,and Mart your Offices for Gold 
 To Vndeferuers. 
 
 Caffi. I, an itching Palme > 
 You know that you are "BntMt that fpeaket ihis, 
 Or by the Gods, this fpcech were clfe your laft. 
 
 "Brm. The name of Caffi* Honors ihis corruption, 
 And Chafticement doth therefore hide his head. 
 
 Cfli. ChaQicement? 
 
 "Bru. Remember March, the Ides of March remfter : 
 Did not great lulim bleede foi [uftice fake ? 
 What ViHame touch'd his body, that did ftab, 
 Andnotforluftice? WhatrShaJloneofVs. 
 That flrucke the Formoft man of all this World. 
 But for fupport ing Robbers : fhallwenow, 
 Cdhtammate our fingf n, with bafe Bribes ? 
 And fell the mighty jpact of our large Honors 
 For fomuch tra/n,as may be grafped thos > 
 I had rather be a Dogge.and bay the Moone. 
 Then fuch a Roman 
 
 Cffi. Srttim, baitrnotme. 
 He not indure ir : you forget youi felf* 
 To hedge me in. I am a Souldier.l, 
 Oldrr m practice, Abler the nyour felfe 
 To make Conditions 
 
 Tim. Go too. you ittnotCtJfiut. 
 
 Ctffl. 1 am. 
 
 T$r*. I fay, you are not. 
 
 Cafft. V roe me no more, I Oiall forget my felfe : 
 Haueminde vponyoo health : Tempt me no farther. 
 
 Bru. Awayfltghtman. 
 
 Crf, Js'ipofTtble? 
 
 "B'*. Heare me, for I will fpeake. 
 Muft 1 giue v/ay.and roome to yourrafh Choller > 
 Shall 1 be frighted, when a Madman flares .' 
 
 Cafii. O ye Gods.ye Gods, Mufti endure all this? 
 
 Bru. All this? I more : Fret till your proud hart break. 
 Go fhtw your Slaues how Chollericke you are, 
 And make your Bondmen tremble. Mud I bouge ? 
 Mart 1 obferue you ?Mufl I ftand and crouch 
 Vndei your Teftie Humour? By the God*. 
 You Oiall digeft the Venom of your Spleene 
 Though it do Split you. For. from this day forth, 
 He vie you for my Mirth, yea for my Laughter 
 When you are Wafpifh. 
 
 Ctljl. Is ii come to this* 
 Tiru. You fay, you arc a better Souldier : 
 Let it appeare fo; make your vaunting true, 
 Anditfhallpleafeme well. For mine owne pan, 
 ] fhall be glad to learne of Noble men. 
 
 Caff". You wrong me eurry way : 
 You wrong me Brutm : 
 I faide, an Elder Souldier, not a Better. 
 Did 1 fay Better I 
 
 Bru. If you did, I care not. fine. 
 
 Caff- When Csfor liu'd,he durA not thus haue mou'd 
 2ru.Peace,peace 4 you durft not fo haur urr.pud him 
 
 C'fl 
 
The Tragedietf Julius frfa- 
 
 Br*. No. 
 
 Cafli What? dorft not tempt him? 
 
 Bru. For your life you durft not. 
 
 CjJ/i Donor prefume coo much vpon my Loue, 
 I may do that I (hall be forty for. 
 
 ?r. You haue done clue you fliould be fotry for. 
 Thr is no terror C*^&w in your threats . 
 For I am Ann'd fo ftrong in Honefty, 
 That they pafle by me,a the idle winde. 
 Which I rcfpedl noc. I did fend to you 
 For cenaine fummcs of Gold, which you deny 'd me, 
 pot 1 can ratfc no money by vile meanes : 
 By Heauen, I had rather Coine my Heart, 
 And drop my blood for Drachmae!, then to wring 
 From the hard hands of Peasants, their Tile tia(h 
 By any indircdion. 1 did fend 
 To you for Gold co pay my Legions, 
 Which you deny'd me t was that done like Caffau > 
 Should I haueanfwer'dC./C^Htf for- 
 When Mo -CM Snout growes foCouetous, 
 To locke fuch Rafcall Counters from his Friends, 
 Be ready Gods with alt your Thunder-bolts, 
 Difh him to peecei. 
 
 Ciffi I deny'd you not. 
 
 Br*. Yoodid. 
 
 Caffi. I did noc. He was but a Foole 
 That brought my anfwer back.2wr hath riu'd my hart: 
 A Friend flionld beare his Friends infirmities; 
 But Brutus mikes mine greater then chey are. 
 
 "Sru. 1 do not, till you pra&ice them on me 
 
 Caffi. You louc me not. 
 
 Um. I do not like your faults. 
 
 C'afli A friendly eye could neoer fee fuch faults. 
 
 Bru. A Flatterers would not, though they doappcare 
 A huge as high Olympus. 
 
 frffi. Come AMOKJ, and yong O8**i*s com*. 
 Reuenge your felues alone on Caffiiu. 
 For Cajfau is a-weary of the World : 
 Hated by one he lours, brau'd by his Brother, 
 Check'd like a bondman, all his faults obfcru'd, 
 Set in Note-kooke, learu'd^nd con'd by roate 
 To caft into my Teeth. Ol could weepe 
 My Spirit from mine eyes. There is my Dagger, 
 And heeremy naked Breaft : Within,* Heart 
 Deerer then />Ws Mine, Richer then Gold: 
 If chat thou bee'fl aRoman, cake it foorth. 
 J that deny'd thee Gold.will giue my Heart 
 Strike s thou did/ft at Ctf*r : For 1 know. 
 When thou did'ft hate him worfl, ^ louedfl him better 
 Then euer thou loued'ft Ctffim 
 
 'Bnt. Sheath yoor Dagger 
 Be angry when ym will, it fhall haue fcope t 
 Do what you will , Difhonor, (halt be Humoar. 
 O Ctfliti, youateyoaked with a Lambe 
 Thai carries Anger, as the Flint beare* fire, 
 Who much inforced,(hcwes a haftie Sparke, 
 And ftraite jtcoldagen. 
 
 Ciffi. HathC^wliud 
 To be but Mirth and Laughter to his Ttnitut. 
 Whrn greefr and blood ill temper 'd. vexeth him ? 
 
 "Srtt. When Jfpokf that, I was ill rempet'd too.* 
 
 Caffi. Do you confeffe (o much? Gme me yout hand. 
 Bra. And my heart too. 
 Ci^f- O3rw/! 
 
 JSru. Whais the matter? 
 
 Cttfi. Haue noc you lour enough to beare with me, 
 When that rafh humout which my Mother gauc roe 
 Mate me forget fiill. 
 
 Sru. YG*//,and from henceforth 
 When you are ouer-earneft with your Brwn/<, 
 Hf el chinke your Mother ch Jdes>nd leaue you fo. 
 
 EtteraPo*. 
 
 Poet. LetmegointofeetheGftienk, 
 There is feme grudge betweene 'em, 'tis not meeie 
 They be alone. 
 
 Liteii. You fhall not come to them. 
 
 Poet. Nothing but death fhall ftay me. 
 
 Caf. How now? What's the matter ? 
 
 Poet. For fhatne you Generals; what do you mesnc ? 
 Loue,and be Frienui.as two fuch men fhouJd bee, 
 For 1 haue feenemoreyeeres 1'me furethcn yee, 
 
 Cf. Ha,ha,how y ildcly doth this Cynicke rim ? 
 
 "Bru Get you hence firra : Sawcy ( ellow,hence. 
 
 Caf. Beare with him Avrw/.'tis his faOtion. 
 
 Brmt. Ileknowhishnmw.whenhelcnowesht* time 
 What fhculd the Wanes do with thefe liggtnc FooJes 
 Companion.hence. 
 
 Caf. Away ,away be gone. Exit Pate 
 
 Bru. LtKiUun and Titiaau bid the Commanders 
 Prepare to lodge their Companies to night. 
 
 Caf. And come your feloe$,8t bring Mejf*U with vou 
 Immediately to vs. 
 
 7m. 0f<0r,abowleof Wine. 
 
 Caf. I did not tbinkeyou could baue bin fo angry. 
 
 Bru. O C*fft$,\ am ficke of many greefe*. 
 
 Caf. Of your Philosophy you make no vfe, 
 If you giue pUcecoaecidentalleuilv 
 
 Sru. No maobearesforrow better. Portia is dead. 
 
 Caf. H*tf*ti*t 
 
 'Bru. She is dead. 
 
 C-/. How fcap'd I kllling.when I croft you fo ? 
 O mfupportable, and couching loflV } 
 Vpon what fickneOe ? 
 
 Tlr*. Impatient of my abfence, 
 
 And greefe, that yong Otl*iau 
 Haue made themfeloes 
 
 fo ftrong t For with her death 
 That tydings came. With this (he fell diftra& 
 And (her Attendants abfent) fwaJlow *d fire. 
 
 Caf. Anddy'dCo? 
 
 2?n. Eaenfo. 
 
 Caf. OyeimmortallGods! 
 
 Enter 'Boy witbfTMe^mJ Tafert. 
 
 Bnt. Speak no more of hetiGiue me a bowl of wine 
 In this 7 bury all vnkindncflc Cafitus. 
 
 Caf. My heart is thirfly for that Noble pledge. 
 Fill wftv.till the Wioeore-fwell the Cup 
 I cannot drioke toomuchof?rwa loue. 
 
 "Brutiu. ComemTitinhH: 
 Welcome good iMeffaLr. 
 "Now fit we rlofc about this Taper heere, 
 And call in qucftion our necefTuies. 
 
 C*{f. Ttrtia, art thou gone? 
 Bru. No more I pray you. 
 Meftia, I haue heere receiucd Letters, 
 That yong Odaviift, and Marks Ammy 
 Come downe vpon TS with a mi ghty power/ 
 Bending their Expedition to 
 
The Tragedie of Julius 
 
 tarly t 
 
 lorrow will we rife, and hence. 
 Enter Lucnti. 
 
 Bru. Luciw my Gow.ie; farewell go 
 Good night Tttimut : Noble .Noble CtJJi 
 Good night, and go<Sd rcpofe. 
 
 Caffi. O my deerc Brother: 
 This was an illbeginning of the night : 
 Neuer come fuch diuifion 'twcene our foulo 
 Let itnoiBrutiu. 
 
 Eater Luciw with the Cawne 
 
 "Ern. Euery thing is well. 
 
 Caffi Good night my Lord. 
 
 'Brit. Gcod night good Brother 
 
 Tit. THeffa. Goodnight Lord \Brtttm. 
 
 Tr*. Farwelleueryone. fxettnr 
 
 due mt theGovvnc. Where is thy Inftrumeru ? 
 
 Luc. Heere in the Tent. 
 
 Tint. What, thou fpeak'ftdrowfily.' 
 PoorekoaueJ blame thec not, thou art ore-watcS'd. 
 Call C^wiiff.and fome other of my men, 
 lie haue them fleepe on Cufluous in my T cnt. 
 
 Luc. Varrus^nd CUudie. 
 
 Eater Vitrru: and Claudia. 
 
 V*r. CalsroyLord> 
 
 T>ru. I pray you fus, lye in my Tent and fleepe, 
 It may be I fhall raife you by and by 
 On bufineffcto my Brother Ciffius. 
 
 Var. Soplcafeyou, we willftand, 
 And watch your pleafure, 
 
 Brit. I will it not haue ir fo i Lye downe good firs 
 It may be 1 fliall otherwife bethhikeme. 
 Looke Lucius, heere's the booke 1 fought for fo 
 I put it in the pocket of my Gowne. 
 
 Luc. I was fure your Lotdfhip did not giue it me. 
 
 Bru. Beare with me good Boy,l am mucn forgetful] 
 Canft thou hold vp thy heauie eyes i-while. 
 And touch thy Inflrument a flrame or two 
 
 Luc . I my Lord, an't p7eafe you. 
 
 'Bru, It does my Boy : 
 I trouble thce too much, but thou art willing. 
 
 Luc. It is my duty Sir 
 
 'Brut. I fhoulri not vrge thy duty paft thy mignt, 
 I know yong bloods looke for 2 time of reft 
 
 Luc. 1 haue flept my Lord already. 
 
 'Bru. It was well done.and thou {halt flccpe againe: 
 I will not hold thce long. Jf I do hue, 
 I will be good to thee. 
 
 4/i4fefe,W*tf. 
 
 This is a fleepy Tune : O Murd'rous (tumbler ' 
 Layeft thou thy Leaden Mace vpon my Boy, 
 That playes thee Muficke ?Gentle knaue good night : 
 I will not do theefo much wrong to wake thee: 
 If thou do'ft nod, thou break'ft thy Inftrument, 
 He take it from rhcc, and (good Boy)good night 
 Let me fee, let me fee: is not the Leafe turn'd downe 
 Where I left reading ? Heere it is I r mnke. 
 
 Enter the Ghsft of C<tfr. 
 
 How ill this Taper burnes. Ha ! Who comes heere / 
 I thinke it is the weakcnefle of mine eyes 
 Thar frapes this roonftrous Apparition. 
 It comes vpon me : Art thou any thing ? 
 Art thou fome God, fome Angcll, or fome Diuell, 
 That mak ft my blood cold .and my haue to ftare ? 
 Speake to me, what tbou art. 
 
 Gk>ft Thy cuill Spirit Bnttta t 
 
 Brit. Why com'ft thou? 
 
 7An[f. My fclfehant Letters of the felfe-fame Tenure. 
 Bru With what Addition. 
 
 M>f. That by profcription.and billes ofOutlarie, 
 Qaitoa. Antotrj, and Lfftdta, 
 auc put to dcath,an nundred Senators. 
 
 Bnt. Thcicin our Letters do not well agree : 
 Mine fpcakc of feuenty Senators, that dy'de 
 By their profcriptions, Cum bemgonc. 
 
 Ciffi. Cicero one ? 
 
 AfeflaJCicera is dead.and by that order ofprofcriptior 
 Had you your Letters from your wife, my Lord? 
 
 Bnt. WoMtfftla. 
 
 Mejfa. Nor nothing in your Letters writ of her ? 
 
 Bru. Nothing Me$ata. 
 
 Mtfa. That me thmkes is Orange. 
 
 Bru. Whyaskeyoir? 
 Hearc you ought of her, in yours? 
 
 Aftft. No my Lord 
 
 Bn*. Now as you are a Roman tell me true 
 
 UWeffa. Then likea Roman, beare the truth I tell, 
 For ccrtainefhe is dead.and by ftrange manner. 
 
 'B'. Why farewell Portia- We muft die Metftda 
 Wuh meditating that fhc muft dye once, 
 I haue the patience to endure it now 
 
 <^Meffa Euen fo great men,grcat loffes /hold indure 
 
 Caffi. 1 haue as much of this in Art as you 
 But y my Nature could not beare it fo. 
 
 Bnt. VVell,tootirworkealiue What do you thinke 
 Of marching to TMippt ptciently. 
 
 Caffi I do not thinke it good. 
 
 Bnt. Yourreafon? 
 
 Cafli This it is. 
 
 Tis better that theEncmie feeke vs, 
 o fhall he wafte his mcanes, weary his Souldiers, 
 Doing himfelfe offence, whil'ft we lying flill, 
 Are full of reft, defence.and nimblcncfle 
 
 Srw.Good reafons muft offeree giuc place to better 
 The people 'twist Pht/ipp, and this ground ^ 
 3o ftand but in a for,c'd atfcflion 
 -or they haue grug'd vs Contribution. 
 The Enemy, marching aiongbythcm, 
 Jy them (hall make a fuller number vp, 
 Come on refrertu, new added, and encouraged 
 From which aduantage fhall we cot him off 
 [fat Pbiltffi we do face him there. 
 Thefe people at ourbacke 
 
 Cf.Jft. Heate me good Brother 
 
 'Brit. Vnder your pardon. You muft note befitk, 
 That we haue c ride the vtmoft of our Friends 
 Out Legions are bnoi full, our caufe is ripe. 
 T'nc Enemy encrcafeth eucry day, 
 We at the height.arereadie ro decline 
 There is a Tide in the affay res of men, 
 Whichtaken at the Flood, leades on to Fortune - 
 Omitted, all ihe voyage of their life, 
 Is bound in Shallowes.and in Miferies 
 On fur h a fall Sea arc we now a-fioati 
 And we muft take the rutrent when it femes, 
 Or loofe out Ventutes 
 
 ,C<t!fl Then with your will go on : wee! along 
 Our iclues, and meet them at PMippi 
 
 "B. Thedecpcofnightis crept vpon our talke.i 
 And Nature muft obey Nccetlitie, 
 Which we will niggard with a little reft. 
 There is no more to fay 
 
 j/7". No more, goodnight, 
 
127 
 
 Ghoft. 
 
 Brut. Well : then I (hall fee thee againe ? 
 
 Brut. Why I will fee thee t ;>*/,//, then: 
 >Jow I haue taken heart, chou v*ni fne/K 
 [11 Spirit, J would hold more talke with thee. 
 Boy, L*ctM t rmu, ClatJb. Sirs . Awake: 
 0*1*. 
 
 Luc. The firings my Lord, are falfe. 
 
 Sru. Hechinkeshetiill is at hij Ipflrumertt. 
 L*f"w, awake. 
 
 Lot. My Lord. 
 
 "Br. Did'ft ihou dreimc L*t HI, that ihou fo cryedfl 
 out? 
 
 Lot. My Cord, I do not know that I did cry. 
 
 "Bru, Yes that thou did'ft : Did'ft ihou fee any thing ? 
 
 IMC. Nothing my Lord. 
 
 BTM. Sleepc againe Lrnim: Sim CLaub, Fellow, 
 fhou : Awake. 
 
 fV. My Lord. 
 
 Cla. My Lord. 
 
 "Srm. Why did you fo c ry out firi,in your fleepe ? 
 
 Both. Did we my Lord ? 
 
 Bn. I :faw you any thing? 
 
 fir. No my Lord, i faw nothing. 
 
 flat. Nor 1 my Lord. 
 
 Zr. Go, and commend me to my Brother Cfffuu: 
 lid him fet on his Powrvt betimes before, 
 And we will follow. 
 
 Bh. lifhallbedonemy Lrd. Esnmt 
 
 Aftus Qutnlus. 
 
 03*. Now Anto*y,Q\ hopei are suifwered, 
 f ou faid the Enemy would not come downe, 
 Jut keepe the Hilles and vpper Regions: 
 tprouesnot fo : their bttiile are at hand, 
 They mean* to wame vs t PbUippt heere : 
 Anfwering before we do demand of them. 
 
 M Tut I am in their bolbmes.and 1 know 
 Wherefore they do it : They could be content 
 To vifit other places,and come downe 
 Withfearefull brauery: thinking by thii face 
 To fatten in our thoughts that they haue Courage j 
 But 'tit not fo. 
 
 nttra Mefnger. 
 
 AitT. Prepare you General, 
 The Enemy comei on in gallant fhrw : 
 Their bloody figne of Batidl u hung ou^ 
 And fomething to be done immediately. 
 
 tsfrt. O3<wii,leadeyourBatuilefoftJyon 
 Vpon the left hand of the cuen Field. 
 
 Q&A. Vpon the tight hand l.Veepethou the left. 
 
 Ant. Why dc you croffe me in thii exigent. 
 
 024. Idonotcrofieyouibutiwilldofo. March. 
 
 Drum. , 
 
 Brm. They ftand,nd vrouldhaut parley. 
 fii. Stand faft Titamu, we muft out and talke. 
 
 *. ,iawegi 
 
 /h,t. No C</ir,we will aniwer on their Charge. 
 
 Make forth, the Generals would h aw feme word* 
 Of*. StirrenocYimlliheSignail. 
 Brm. Words before blower : is it fo Countrymen > 
 Off*. Not that we louewordi better ^syouao. 
 Sm. Good words we better then bad ftiokci OUataa 
 Ait.ln your badf>rokes2/wi t you giue good wordi 
 
 WitnerTe the hole you made in effort hean 
 
 Cry. ng long l.ue, " ' - ' 
 
 The poflure of your blowci are yet vnknowne ; 
 But for your words, they rob the HtbU Bcei , 
 And leaue ihemHony.lefle. 
 
 Ant. Not ftinglefle too. 
 
 "Bm. O yes, and found iefle too 
 For you haue ftoinc their buiztng A*t*j t 
 Ard rerv wifely ihreat before you fbng. 
 
 Am. Villains < you did not fo, when your vile diggers 
 Hackt one another in the fide* of C </ir 
 You Oiew'd your tmhes like Apes, 
 Andfawn'ditkf Hounds, 
 And bow'd like Bondmen, killing C*fa-i fcete ; 
 Whilft damned C*4? t 'ke a Cmre, behinde 
 Mrooke Ctfar on the necke. Oyou Flatterers. 
 
 C*Jfi Flatccretj.' Now ZrMxwthanke your fMe, 
 Tni$ (ongue had not offended fo to day, 
 KCtffua might haue rul'd 
 
 Ofta.Come, come.the caufe. if arguing make i fwet, 
 The ptoofe of it will turne to redder drops -. 
 Looke, 1 draw a Sword JgainftConfpiruors, 
 When thmke you that the Sword goes vp agame ? 
 Neuer till Ctfart three and thirtie wounds 
 Be well aueng'd; of-till another Ctftr 
 Haucf added (laughter to the Sword of Traitors. 
 
 2?nrt Ctftr, thou canfl not dye by Traitors bands, 
 Vnleffe thou bnng'ftthem with thee. 
 
 Ofta. So J hope : 
 I was not borre to dye on "Srmtm Sword. 
 
 Brn. O ifthou wcr't itieNobleftofthyStrainc, 
 Y ong-rnan , thou could'fi not dye more honourable. 
 
 C*fi. A peeuifh SchooUboy .worthies of fuch Hanoi 
 {oyn d with a Mttker.and a Rcucllcr. 
 
 Ait. Old Ctfliu* ftill. 
 
 O'da. Com* tsfniotj :aw<y: 
 Defiance Traitors, hurlt we m your teeth. 
 If you dare fi">ht co dy, come cothe Field ; 
 If not, when you haue ftomacket 
 
 Exit Otttusiui, Antony, tnA Amy 
 
 C*(fi Why now blow winde,fwellBHiow, 
 And fwimme Barke : 
 The Storme is vp.and all 'u on the haiard. 
 
 "Sru, HoJLvi/Ifw,hesike,a wordwithyou. 
 
 Luc i HIM aid Mrftlaftantfrnh. 
 
 Luc M Lord. 
 
 Mefc, What fayesmy Generall? 
 
 Cajji. iJVf^/W-i.thtj is my Birth- day : u this very day 
 Was Cii/ftut borne, due me thy hand 
 Be ihou my wuneffe, that againft my w Jl 
 (As Pompej wi) am I compell'd to f 
 Vpon one Battell ill our Liberties 
 You know, trut I held {fvrt ftrong, 
 And his Opinion Now I change my mlnde, 
 And partly credit things that do preCigc. 
 Comminv from Sard*, on our former EnfigiK 
 Two migTuy Eagle sfell, and there they jxarch'd, 
 Gorging and feeding from our SoldicisharuU, 
 
The Tragc&eo/fuliw 
 
 Who to Pto/pp* heerc confoned vs. 
 
 Thit Morning are they fled away ,and gone, 
 
 And iothei/Heeds.do Rauens,Crowes,and Kites 
 
 Fly ore our heads,and downward looke on vs 
 
 At we were ftckely prey ; their fhadowes feemt 
 
 A Canopy moft fatall, vnder whrth 
 
 Our At.ny lies, ready to giue vp thcGhoft 
 
 (Jltefr. Beleeuenotio. 
 
 Cfffi. I but beleeue it partly, 
 For I am frefti offpirit.and refoiu'd 
 To meete all perili, very conftamly. 
 
 Br. Euen fo Jjtcilb'm. 
 
 fli. Now rooft Noble "Bmtiu, 
 The Gods to day ftand friendly, that we may 
 Louet* in peace, leade on our dayes to age. 
 But fince the arf aytes of men reft s (till ihcmaine, 
 Let's re*fon with the worfi that may befall. 
 If we do lofc thia Battaile, then is this 
 The very laft time we fhall fpeake together i 
 What arc you then determined to do f 1 
 
 BrM. Eoenby the rule of that Pbilofophy, 
 By which I did blame fata, for the death 
 Which he did giuehirofclfe, I know not how 
 But I do finds it Cowardly, and vile, 
 For fearc of what might fall, fo to preuent 
 The time of life, arming my felfe with patience, 
 To ftay the prouidencc of fotne high Powers, 
 That goueroe v below. 
 
 Cufli. Then, if we loofe this Battaile, 
 You arc contented to be led in Triumph 
 Thorow the ftreets of Rome. 
 
 Em. No Caflim,no : 
 Thinke not thou Noble Romane, 
 That euer Brutm will go bound to Rome, 
 Hebeares too great a minde. But this fame day 
 Muftend that workc.thc Ides of March begun. 
 And whether we (hall meete agsme, I know not t 
 Therefore out cuerlarting farewell take ; 
 For euer ,od for euer, farewell Caffuu, 
 If we do tnectc agame, why we fhall fmile ; 
 If not.why then this parting was well made. 
 
 C*fll. For euer.and for euer, farewell Bmttu t 
 lfwedomcctcagaine,wee'l fmileindeede ; 
 If noi/tis true, this parting wai well made. 
 
 Br. Whythcnlcadeon. O that a man might know 
 The end of this dayes bufinefle, ere it come : 
 But it fufiketh, that the day will end. 
 And then the end if knownr. Come ho, away. Ejcenat. 
 
 AUrnm. Eater Brtittu aid Mrffala. 
 
 Tfra. Ride.ride Mtffala, ride and giue thcfe Billet 
 Vnto the Legions,on the other (id*. 
 
 Lcvd Alarum, 
 
 Let them fet on at once : fot I percciue 
 "But cold demeanor in OSauit'i wing : 
 And fodaine pufh giucs them the oucnhrow i 
 Ride,ride 1A*$tl* t let them all come downe. Exetax 
 
 Alarmu. tcr Coffin and Ttttmiu. 
 
 C*fli. O looke TiriMiw, looke, the Villaioes flye t 
 My felfe hsue to mine owne turn'd Enemy : 
 This Enfigne heere of mine was turn ing backc, 
 1 Dew the Coward, and did take it from him. 
 
 7~rti. O CaffitH, Brtitm gaue the word too early. 
 
 Who haulng fom advantage 
 
 Tooke it too eagerly : hit Soldiers fell to fpoylc, 
 
 Whiffl we by Antony are aU inclot'd. 
 
 EntrrPiulanu. 
 
 Pmd. Fly fiinher off my Lord : fly e further off, 
 Mark. Antotj\\ in your Tents my Lord : 
 Fly e therefore Noble C'ffim, fly c farre off. 
 
 Cafll. Thit Hill is farre enough. Looke,look70<M0 
 Arc thofe my Teius where 1 perceiue iheftre? 
 
 Tit. They are, my Lord. 
 
 Caffl rfirM^,,f t houloucftme, 
 Mount thou my hotfe, and hide thy fpurrej inhirn, 
 Till he haue brought thee vp to yonder Troepei 
 And heere againe, that I roy reA affur'd 
 Whether yond Troopet,are Friend or Enemy. 
 
 Tit. I will be hem againe.euen with a thought. Exit. 
 
 Caffi Go /Warj, get higher on thuhilj, 
 My fight was euer tlticke: regaid Ti'mim, 
 And tell me what thou not'ft about the Field. 
 T his day I breathed firft, Time is come round. 
 And where I did bcgin^heie fhall I end. 
 My life u run hucompafTc. Sirra/.vha: nevvM? 
 
 PinJ.^ff>ane. O my Lord. 
 
 Cfll. Whatnewes? 
 
 Piad. Titinitu iv enclofed round about 
 With Horfemcn, that make to him on the Sptrrfe, 
 Yet he fpurres on. Now they are almoft on him : 
 Now TiiMut. Now fotne light: O he lighu too. 
 Hee't tane. Shomt. 
 
 And hearke, they fhout for ioy. 
 
 Cifji. Come downe, behold no more : 
 O Coward that I am, to liur fo long. 
 To fee my beft Friend tane before my face. 
 
 Enter Pindar M. 
 
 Come hither firrah :In Parthia didl takt tHeePrifoner, 
 And then 1 fwore t'hce./auing of ihy life. 
 That whatfoeoer I did bid thcc do, 
 Thou fhould'ft attempt it. Come now keepe thine oath 
 Now be a Frec-mm, and with ih'u good Sword 
 That ran through C*f*ri bowels, fearch thii bofome. 
 Stand not to anfwer : Heere, take thou the Hilii, 
 And when my face is <oucr'd,ai 'tis now. 
 
 Guide thou theSword C/2rr,thou art reueng'4. 
 
 Euen with theSword that kill'd thee. 
 
 Pin. So, I am free, 
 Yet would not fo haue beene 
 Durfi I haue done my will. O Caf M . 
 Farre from this Country ?i*derm ftiaM run. 
 Where neuer Roman fhsll take note of him. 
 
 fmer TttmiiaaaJ Mtfala. 
 
 Mejftt. It is but chang, Ttttmtu -. for Oflaaa 
 Is ouerthrowne by Noble Brmnt power, 
 As CaJJlii Legions are by Antony. 
 
 Tiiiti. Thefe tydings will well comfort Caffuu* 
 
 JMtffa. Where did you leaue him. 
 
 T. Ail difconfolate, 
 With Pmdamt his Bondman.on this Hill. 
 
 Meffa. /s not that he that lyes vpon th groond? 
 
 Tit in. He iie not like the Lining. O roy beait ! 
 
 Aitffa. Is not that hee ? 
 
 Tur*. No.this was he Me/a/a, 
 Bot Caffiiu is no more. O fetting Sunne : 
 At in thy red Rayej thou doeft fmke to night j 
 
The Tragede of Julius 
 
 to His red blood Capiat day is Cet. 
 * Sanne of Rome is Cet. Our day is gone. 
 lowde,,Dewes,and Danger* come; our deeds are done: 
 iftnsft of my fuccefle hath done this deed . 
 Mtff*. Msftruft of good fuc cede hath done this deed, 
 hatefiifl Error, Melancholies CUUde : 
 
 Why do'ft thoa (hew co the apt thoughts of men 
 he thing* that are not ? O Error foone conceyw'd, 
 ttou neuer com ft vnto a happy byrth, 
 
 lot kil'ft the Mother that engendred thee. 
 
 Ti*. What pmlartH* Where art thou J*NtVw? 
 M$A. Seeke him 7rtMM*,whilft 1 go to meet 
 
 The Noble Brm*i, thruRing this report 
 
 Inio his eares \ I may fay thmfting it : 
 or piercing Stcele, and Darts inucnomed, 
 hall be as welcome to the eare* of Ttrotmi, 
 rydings of this fight. 
 Ttt. Hye yoo A/ejf*Li, 
 
 Vnd 1 will feekc for Ptdar*i the while ; 
 
 Why did'ft thou fend me forth braoe C*//r ? 
 >id I not meet thy Friendt, and did not they 
 ut on my Btowes this wreath of Viflorie, 
 .rui bid me giue it tliee> Did'ft thou not heare their 
 .las, thotf haft mifconftrued eucry thing. ((howts 
 tat hoidthce, take this Garland oiuhy Brow, 
 hy Bnam bid me giue it thee, and t 
 VtlUo his bidding. 2rwrw, come apace, 
 .ltd fee how I regarded C*ou C*fum> 
 y your leaue Gods: This is a Romans part. 
 
 Com*- C*(IHM Sword, and finde Titmou hart Diet 
 
 Alarum, enter 'Bntttu.MefaU,jr^g C*tt, 
 
 StrAto, Vt!*nr.itii,aidLstct9j*i. 
 Km. Where, where Mtftla, doth his body lye ? 
 Mef*. Loe yonder, and Titnumi mourning it. 
 'Kra. Titiimi face is vp ward. 
 Cftt Heisflaioe 
 
 Bra. O l*ltm Cti*r> thou art mighty yet, 
 [by Spirit walkes abroad, and luroes OQI Swords 
 n our owne proper Entrailes. Lnt AUnant. 
 
 Quo. Braue Tittnu t 
 ,ookc where lie haue not crown'd dead C^tmt. 
 
 Srm. Are yet two Romans huing fuch as thcfc ? 
 The Uii of all the Romans, fat thee well 
 t is impombU, that cuer Rome 
 liould breed thy fellow. Friends I owe mo team 
 To this dead man, then you fliail feeme pay. 
 fnall finde time, C*fst*> : \ fnail finde time. 
 Corne therefore, and to Tbarfvt fend In* body, 
 lis Funerals (hall not be in our Campt, 
 Lead it dif comlor t vs . Luctlltus comr , 
 And come yong C*ro,let vs to the Field, 
 Libia and F.'atue tet our Bjttailes on : 
 Tis three 2 clocke, and Romans yei ere night, 
 We dial! try Fortune in a fccond fight. Exetatt 
 
 rer Kntiui, Meff*/*, Cote, L*cillau t 
 
 tsdfbmm, 
 
 "Br*. Yet Couury-mcn . O yet. hold vp your heads 
 C*tt What BaOard doth not ? Who will go withtne " 
 1 will protlaimc my name about the Field. 
 J am thcSonne of Mvcttt C4T,hoe. 
 A For \o Tyranu.and my Countries Friend 
 1 aui tix- Soune of Ma-cut C/,hoe 
 
 r,,rr SnttLrr, **X faht. 
 
 And I m Ttrtttin, Marcus Brrninj, 1, 
 
 Irtttiis my Countries Friend : Know roe for Brattu. 
 Lac. O yong and Noble Cato, art thou downe? 
 Why now thou dyeft, as bravely as Titatiui, 
 And may'ft be honour'd, being Cote's Sonne. 
 Sold. Yeeld, or thou dyed 
 Lm, Ouely 1 yeeld to dye : 
 ["here is (brnuch, that thou wilt kill me ftnight : 
 /, and be Uonout'd in hit death. 
 We mutt not: a Noble Prifoner. 
 
 f*ur 
 Rootne hoe : tdl Anton, Bratm is tane. 
 
 i Said. lie tell thee tnwes.Heae comes the General! 
 
 am is tane, Brunts is taoe my Lorli. 
 
 A*t Where is hee? 
 
 Luc Safe botany, Bnttmt is fafe enough . 
 [ dire a (Tare thee, that no Enemy 
 Sliail euer take aiiue the Noble Bnttw : 
 The Gods defend him from fo great a Jhame, 
 When you do node hiro,oralioe,or dead, 
 He will be found like Brian,, like himfelfe. 
 
 . This is not 'Srmtui friend, bat 1 ajTure you, 
 A prixeno leffe m wonh ; keepe thismao fafe, 
 Giue him all kindneiTe. I had rather haue 
 Such men my Friends, then Enemies. Go on. 
 And fee where STOW/ be aliue or dead, 
 And bring vs word, vnto OQauxi Tent : 
 How eucry thing ischaoc'd) 
 
 Emer 'Brttui, Dar<Lau*, Clam, Strata, 
 
 "Brut. Come poore lemajncs of fricuds. reft oo Ut 
 lUckt 
 
 Chi. Station (hew'd the Torch-light ,b ut my La td 
 He came not backe: he U or tane.or flame. 
 
 'Brut. Srttheedowne.C/ir*.- flaying is the word, 
 It U a deed in falliion. Hearke thee, Clatu 
 
 Ctit What i,my Lord ? No,not for all th World. 
 
 frus. Peace tlien.no words. 
 
 Clit. Herathetkillmy/elfe. 
 
 Brat Hearke ihee^Dareiaiim, 
 
 txrd. Shall I doe fuch a deed? 
 
 Cln. O Dor daunt. 
 
 Dtrd. OCbtm. 
 
 Gift. What ill requeft did "Brians make to thee ? 
 
 7W. To kill him/y<ru.- looke he meditates. 
 
 C/rf . Now is that Noble Vcffell full of gnefc, 
 Thac it runnn ouer eocn at his eyes. 
 
 firm. Comehither,goodf;Anmiw,liflaword. 
 
 Velum. What fayes my Lord? 
 
 2rr. Why this, rot*m*ii ; 
 The Ghoft of Ctfur hth appear'd tome 
 Two feuerall times by Night : at Sardii.ooce ; 
 And thi* IsH Night, here in Philippi fields ; 
 I know my houre is come 
 
 rlm. Not fo.my Lord. 
 
 Brut NayJamfureitit^f/iwniAo. 
 Thou fee<UheWorld,PVMM(4)owitgoC9, 
 Our Enemxs haue beat vs to the Pit : Lt> Alarvms 
 It is more worthy , to leape in our felues, 
 Then tarry fill they pufh vs 
 Thou kno\j'fl,ibat we two went to Schools togetbct 
 Euen for that our loue of old.I prethee 
 Hold thou rhy Sword Hilti,wh;left 1 runoe on ft. 
 
 f W. fliat s not ao Office for a friend,roy Lotd. 
 
 i 
 
Civ FK',fiyc my Lord, there is no r arrymghccre, 
 'Bru. Farewell to you, and you.and you Votnmntm 
 r,;fo,thou haft bin ail this while adeepe : 
 rewcll to thcc, to Strata, Countrymen : 
 y heart doth ioy, that yet in all my life, 
 bund no man, but he was true to me. 
 'hall haue glory by this loofingday 
 ore then Ottawa .and Make tsfntovj, 
 i this vile Conqucft fball artaine vuto 
 fare you well at once, for Brntia tongue 
 ath altnoft ended his lines Hiftory 
 ight bangs vpon mine eyes, my Bones would reft, 
 aai baue but labour'd, to attaine this houre. 
 
 The Tragedie of Julius fafar. 
 
 My Mafiers man.Jfnao.where is thy Mafl e r 
 Stra. Free from the Bondage you are in 
 
 The Conquerors can but make afire of him 
 
 For Srvtw onely ouercame himfelfe. 
 
 And no man elfc hath Honor by his death 
 
 Lttcil. So BDHIU fhould be found. 1 thank thee Brut* 
 
 Thac thou haft prou'd Luctlliw faying true, 
 
 O#x. All that feru'd^rOTw.I will entertainc them. 
 
 Fellow.wilt thou beflow thy time with me ? 
 Stra. J tfTUeffala will preferre me to you. 
 Otia. Dofo.good.Vf/^. 
 <JMe$*. How dyed my Mafter Stratc > 
 Stra. 1 held the Sword.and he did run on rt 
 Mrffa. Oltamtu', then take him to follow the*, 
 
 That did the latcft feruicc to my Mafter 
 
 Ant. This was the Nobleft Roman of them all< 
 
 All the Confpirators faue onely hee, 
 
 Did that ihey did, in enuy of great Ctfan 
 
 He, onely in a generall honeft thought, 
 
 And common good to all, made one of them. 
 
 His life was gentle,and the Elements 
 
 So mm in him, that Nature might ftand vp, 
 
 And lay to all the world; This was a man. 
 
 Ocl*. According to his Vertue, Jetvsvfehirn 
 
 Withall Refpea,and Rites ofBuriall. 
 
 Within my Tent his bones to night fhall ly, 
 
 Moft like a Souldier ordered Honourably. 
 
 So call the Field to reft, and let's away, 
 
 To part the glories of this happy day. Exeunt omnes 
 
 Alarum Crjwtthin. 
 Cly Fly roy Lord, fiye. 
 Bru. Hence: J fcill follow . 
 prythee Strata, ftay ihou by thy Lord, 
 lou art a FeJlow of a good rcfpcft . 
 ty life hath had fornc (match of Honor in it, 
 old then my Sword.and turne away thy face, 
 fhile I do run vpon it. Wilt thou Strata ? 
 Stra. Cine me youi hind firft.Fare you wel my Lord. 
 Bru Farewell good Strato. - C^/ar.now be ftill 
 with halfc fo good a wrill. Dfti. 
 
 Aljrunt. Retrtat Enter 
 
 Lufillnayond the Army 
 Oft*. What man ij that? 
 
 FINIS. 
 
THE TRAGEDIE OF 
 
 MACBETH. 
 
 <iAUus 'Prtmut. Scorn a Tnma, 
 
 Thiuuier nd Lighting. Enter three wirckfi. 
 
 Hen (hall we three meet againe > 
 In Thunder,Lightning,or in Rainc ? 
 
 1. When the Hurley-burley's done, 
 When the Battaile's loft.and wonne. 
 3. That.willbeerethefctofSonne. 
 T Where the place? 
 Vpon the Heath. 
 Thereto meet with Afjctttb 
 I come,G*ar-MaJkm. 
 
 . //Jor^calls anon: faire is foule.and foulc is faire, 
 rlouer through the fogge and filthie ayre. Exeunt. 
 
 Scena Secitnda. 
 
 Alarum within. Enter King l^falcotne, Dotral- 
 
 6avie t Lenejc,vitk attendants, meeting 
 
 a bleeding Caftatnc. 
 
 King. What bloody man isthat ? he can report, 
 As fermcth by his plight.of theRcuoh 
 The neveft ftait. 
 
 Mai. ThisistheSerieant, 
 Who like a good and hardieSouIdier fought 
 Xiainft tny Captiuitie : Haile braue friend ; 
 Say to ihe King,the knowledge of the Btoyle, 
 AS thou didfl leaue it. 
 
 Cf. Doubtful! it flood. 
 As two fpent Swimmers, that doe ding together. 
 And .hoake their Art . The roercikflc Macdonwdd 
 (Worthie to be a Rebell, for to that 
 The multiplying Viltamesof Nature 
 Doelwarme vpon him) from the Wefteme Ifles 
 Of K.crnes andGallowgroffes is fupply'd, 
 And Fortune on hi$ damned Quarry fmilmg. 
 SheVd like a Rebells Whore : but aJl's too weake : 
 Forbrsue Macbeth { wellhecdeferuei that Ninoc) 
 Difdaynm^Fottune.A'ithhisbrandifht Stcele, 
 Which fmoak'd with bloody execution 
 (Like Valours Minion) caru'd out his paflage, 
 Till hcc fac'd the SUuc: 
 
 Which neu'r fhooke hinds.nor bad farweH to him, 
 TilHe vnfeam'i! him from the Nauetoth' Chops, 
 And hx'd hi Head vpon our Battlements. 
 
 King O valiant Coufin, worthy Gentleman. 
 
 Cap. As whence ihtrSunnt: gins Kis reflection, 
 Shipwracking Stormcs.nnd direfull Thunders 
 So from that Spnng,whcnce comfort feem'd to come, 
 Djfcomfort fwells: Marke Kinpof SccMbnd,marke, 
 No fooner Iu(Uce had,with Vjloot arm'd, 
 Compell'd thefe skipping Kernes ro rruft their heeles 
 But theNorvueyan Lord.furueymg fjntagc. 
 With furbufhr A tme$,and new fupplyes of men, 
 Beganaftefhaflaiih 
 
 King. Difmay'd not this our Captemes.^/^f^it ant 
 
 Cap. Ycs,asSp3rroiwes,Eagles; 
 Or the Hare, the Lyon: 
 if I fay footh, I muft report they were 
 As Cannons oiief-charg'd with double Crat ks, 
 So they doubly redoubled (troakes vpon the Foe : 
 Except they meant to bathe in recking Wounds, 
 Of memorize another Golgotha, 
 ] cannot tell but I am faint, 
 My G^fhes cry for hclpe. 
 
 King. So well thy words become thee.as thy wound: 
 They (mack of Honor both : Goe get funa Surgeon*. 
 
 Enter Refft and Aigut. 
 Who comes here ? 
 
 Mai, The worthy Thane of Roffe. 
 
 Lenox. What ahafte lookes through his eyes? 
 So fhonld lit lookc,ihat fectncs to fpeakeihmgs ftraogt 
 
 Roffe God fauc he King. 
 
 A'H<r. Whence cani'rt thou.worthy Thant f 
 
 Rope. From Fiffe, great King, 
 Where the Norwcyan Banners flowt the Skit, 
 And fanne our people cold. 
 NrrfAj himfelfe.with terrible numbers, 
 Aflirtcd by ihat inoft difloyall Trytor, 
 The Thane of Cawdor.begana dilmall Cooflua, 
 Till that "Bellmai Bride groome,\Jpt m proore, 
 Confronted him with felfe-tompaiifonj. 
 Point agamfl Point,rebellious Arnie 'gsmft Arme, 
 Curbiii" his Liuifh fptnt and to conclude, 
 The Viaoneftllonvj 
 
 King Gieat hsppinefle. 
 
 Rtjjt. That now Sttfo^hv Norway** King, 
 Cranes 'composition 
 
 Nor would we deigne him boria!! of hii men, 
 Till he disburfed,at Ssmt ("times ynch, 
 Ten thoufjmJDollars.ro our genmll vfe. 
 
3*. 
 
 TheTragedie 
 
 Mae. Sp.eakeifyoufin: what tit you? 
 
 King. No more that Tkant of Cawdor (hall decciue 
 Our Bofome tntereR : Goe pronounce hit preJVot death 
 And with hit former Title greet Mxbtth. 
 
 t(ffe. lie fctr done 
 
 K*r. What be haih loft, Noble Mactek hath wonne 
 xtu*t. 
 
 Scena Tertia. 
 
 ThitndfT. Enter tht three ITitcbti. 
 
 1. Where haft thou beene,Sifter ? 
 
 2. Killi/tg Swiue. 
 
 3. Sifler, where thou ? 
 
 I. A Saylors Wife had Cheftnuts in her Lappe, 
 And mouncht,& mounch^and mouncht : 
 Giue me, quoth I. 
 
 Aroynt thce,Witch,the rumpe-fed Ronyon cry. 
 Her Husband's to Aleppo gone.Maftcto'th'TVffr.' 
 But in a Sync lie thither fayle, 
 And like a Rat without a tayle, 
 Ihdoe,lledoe,andlledoe. 
 
 i. He glue thee a Winde. 
 
 I. Th'art kinde. 
 
 j. And I another. 
 
 t. I my felfe haueaJI theothei, 
 And the very Ports they blow, 
 All the Quarters that they know, 
 I'th* Ship-mans Card, 
 lie drcyne him drie asHay : 
 Sleepe (tall neychet Night oorDay 
 Hang vpon his Pent-houfe Lid : 
 He fball hue a man forbid : 
 Wearie Seu'nights.nine times nine, 
 Shall he dwindle. peake.and pine : 
 Thou ghh is B ark e cannot be loft, 
 Yet it (hall be Tetnpeft-toft. 
 Looke what I haue. 
 
 a. Shew me, (hew me. 
 
 T . Here I hauc a Pilots Thumbe, 
 Wrackt.as homeward he did com*. Drum vitbm. 
 
 3. A Drumme. a Drumme: 
 Afucbttk doth come. 
 
 JH. The weyward Sifter$,band in hand, 
 Pofters of the Sta and Land, 
 Thus doe goe, about, about, 
 Thrice to thtne.and thrice to mine, 
 And thrice agame.to make vp ojne. 
 Peace^tbe Charmc's wound vp. 
 
 Enter Macbttb and B*nq*o. 
 
 M*<b. So foule and fairea day I haue not feene. 
 
 'Bantjao. How farre ii't cali'd to Sons? What are thefe, 
 5o wither'd, and fo wilde in their attyrc, 
 That looke not like thlnhabitants o'th'Earth, 
 And yet ate on't > Liue you>or are you aught 
 That man may queftion > you feeme to vnderftand me, 
 By each at once her choppie finger laying 
 Vpon her sktnnie Lips : you fhould be Women, 
 And yet your Btaids forbid me to imerprete 
 That you at fo. 
 
 I. AD haile Matbtthbafo to th Tluw ofClamii 
 
 z. All hajle M*d>tth,t\i\e to thee T*n ofCawdoi 
 
 j. AJJ haile M*t*tl, .that (halt be King hereafcer 
 
 3*f . Good S.r.why doc you fiar t.and freme to f t fe 
 Things chat doc found fofaire ? I'trv'name of tniih 
 Arc ye fantaftioll.or tliat indeed 
 Which outwardly ye fhcw? My Noble Pattner 
 you greet with prefem Grace.and great p 
 Of Noble hauingjind of Royall hope. 
 That he fectnes wrapt withall : 10 me you fpealc not. 
 Jf you can looke into the Seedes of Tim*, 
 And Gy, which Graine will grow^nd which will not, 
 Speake then tome.who neyther begge.not fcate 
 Your fauoti. nor yout hate. 
 
 1. Hayle. 
 
 . Hayle. 
 
 j. Hayle. 
 
 i LeflTcr then /S<wrtA,and greater. 
 
 a Not fo happy, yet much h*ppyer. 
 
 3 . Thou fhalt gei Kings.though thou be none ; 
 So ill haile MacberhjnA BOHC/HO 
 
 i . 3f *,and Mtebetb, all haile. 
 
 MAC b. Stay you imptrfefl Speakm,tell me more 
 By Sintltt death,! know 1 am Tb*>t of Gianni. 
 But how.of Cawdot ? the 7b*m of Owdor hues 
 A profperoui Gentleman : And to be King, 
 Stands not within ihe profpecl of beleefe, 
 No more then to be Cawdor. Say from whence 
 You owe this ftrange Intelligence, or why 
 Vpon this blafled Heath you flop our way 
 With fuch Proplieiique gretung ? 
 Speake, I charge you Witchtt vvnfb. 
 
 Bantf. The tirth hath bubbles.as the Water ha'i, 
 And thefe ate of them : whither art they vimfh'd ? 
 
 Matt. Into the Ayrc and what fecm d corpoiall, 
 Melied,i5 breaih into the Windc. 
 Would they had Hay'd 
 
 T)*ntj Were fuch thmg j hcre.ai we doe fpealte about ? 
 Orhane we eaten on the infane Root. 
 That takes the Rcafon Prifooer ? 
 
 Mack. Your Ch.ldren fhaiJ be Kings. 
 
 any. You fhall be King. 
 
 Mtcb AndTiawfof Cawdor too went it not fo> 
 
 4*^. Toth'felfe- fame tune and woidj. who's here? 
 
 Emir Hffle tnd Agta. 
 
 Kaffe, The King hath happily rece 
 The newei of thy fuccefle . and when he reades 
 Thyperfonall Venture in the RebeU fight, 
 His Wonders and his Prayfei do contend, 
 Which fhouldbthrn,or his; lilenc'd with thai, 
 In viewing o're the teft o'th'felfe-fame day, 
 He findcs thee in (he ftout Norweyan Rankes. 
 Nothing afeard of what thy felfe Jidft make 
 Strange Images of death, as thick as Tale 
 Can pofl with port, and euery one did beare 
 Thy ptayfes in his Kmgdornes great defence, 
 And powr'd them downe before him. 
 
 ng, Wee are fent, 
 To gme thee from our Roytll MafUr thanks, 
 Ooely to harrold thee into hn fight, 
 Not pay fhee. 
 
 fffi. And for an earned of a greater Honor. 
 He bad me.from hjm.call thec 7T>ant of Ca wdoc : 
 
ji which sddition.haue rooft worthy Thixa, 
 iritis thine. 
 
 . What, can the Deuill fpea kc true? 
 
 T he Tbfe of Ca wdor luies : 
 Vhy doe yoo drcfle me in borrowed Robes ? 
 
 Ang . Who was the Team, liues yet, 
 lut voder heauie lodgement bearcs that Life. 
 Which he deferues to loofe 
 iVhether he was combin'd wit h thofe of Norway, 
 Cr did lyne the Rebel! with hidden heipe, 
 And vantage ; or that with Koth he labotir'd 
 n his Countreyes wracke, I know not 
 Jut TrtafonsCapitall.confefs'd.and prou'd, 
 iaue ouerthrowne him. 
 
 Mxb. Glamys.and Ti<J* of Cawdor: 
 The gr:ateft is behmde Th*nkcs for your paines. 
 )oe you not hope your Children ftull be Kings, 
 When thofe that gaue the Tkane of Cawdor to ate, 
 >rorris'd no leffe to them. 
 
 That trufteil home, 
 flight yet enkindle you vnto the Crowne, 
 Jcfidesthe Tbdneof Cawdor. But 'tis Orange: 
 And oftentimes,! o winne vi to our harme, 
 The InHtuments of Darkneffe tell vs Truths, 
 Winne vs with honed Trifles.io betray j 
 n dcepeft confequencr. 
 ^oufinM.a word, I pray you. 
 
 Mack. Two Troths are to W, 
 As happy Prologues to the fwelling AS 
 Of the Imperial! Theame. I thankc you Gentlemen* 
 Thu fupcrnaturall folliciting 
 Cannot be ill ; cannot be good 
 f ill ? why hatrt it giuen me earned of fuccefle, 
 ~ominencirig >n a Truth ? 1 am Thane of Caivdot. 
 "f pood ? why doe I ye^ld to that fuggeftion, 
 Whole hor'id Image doth vnfixc my Heire, 
 And make my featcd Heart Vnock at my Ribbes, 
 Again*} the v fe of Nature > Prefcnt Fcares 
 Are Icfle then horrible Imaginings 
 My Thought, wLofe Murthcr yet is bur fantarticalj, 
 
 hakes fo my finale ftate of Man, 
 That Funibon is fmochct'd m furmife, 
 iiii'1 nothing is.buc what is not 
 
 flav.j \. coke how our Partner's rjpt 
 
 M^h. ifChsnce will hanene King, 
 Why Chance may Crowne me , 
 Without my (line 
 
 Bttnq New Honors come vpon him 
 Like our flrange Garments. clcauc not to their mould, 
 Hut with the aid of vfV 
 
 Macb Come whit come may, 
 Time,3nd the Hor.re.runs through the rougheODay. 
 
 B.OHI Wanhv i-Macteth , wet (tay vpon your ley 
 furc 
 
 Maen Gnir me your fauour . 
 My dull Bt aine was wrought with things forgotten 
 Ktndc Gentlemen, your panics are regiflred. 
 Where cuery day 1 turne the Leafe, 
 To rescTe them. 
 
 Le: vs toward the King: thinkcvpon 
 What hath chanc'd : and at more time, 
 The /nroi/nhauing weigh'd u,)t vs fpeake 
 Out free Hearts each to other 
 /*ry gladly. 
 Till then enough ; 
 Come friends Exeunt. 
 
 Scena Quarta. 
 
 Fleuri]n. Enter King , Lenox, Malcolm*. 
 Dana&aiHe, and Attendants. 
 
 Ktag. Is execution done on Cawdor ? 
 Or noc thofe in Commiflion yet return'd ? 
 
 Ma!. My Liege,chey are not yet come back. 
 But I haue (poke with one that faw him die t 
 Who did rcport,tbat very fiankly hte 
 Confefi'd his Treafons.implor d your Highneflc Par don. 
 And fet forth a dee pe Repentance : 
 Nothing in his Life became- him, 
 Like the leauing ic. Hee dy'de, 
 As one that had beerte ftudied 10 his death, 
 To throw awav the dtardl thing he o w'd, 
 As 'twere a carelefle Trifle. 
 
 Kmg. There's no Art, 
 
 To finde the Mtndes conltruiJion in the Face : 
 He was a Gentleoian.on whom i built 
 ArjabfoluteTtuft 
 
 Eater Macbeth t Ban^uo % Rn^f,and J\nM&. 
 
 worthyeft Coufin, 
 
 The finneof my Ingratitude euen now 
 Was heauie on me. Them art fo fatre before, 
 That f *ii r ieft Wing of Recompencc is flow, 
 To ouertake thee. Would thou hadft leflc deferu'd, 
 Tha.t the propoition both of thanks,and payment, 
 Might haue been" mine : ondy f haue left to fay, 
 More is thy due.then more then all can pay. 
 
 MM!> The feruice.and che loyaltie I owe, 
 Jndomgit.paycsitfelfe 
 Your ( lighnefle part,is to receioe our Duties : 
 And out Dunes are to your Throne,and State, 
 Children, and Seruants; which doe but what they fhould, 
 By doing eaery thing fafe toward your Loue 
 And Honor 
 
 King. Welcome hither: 
 
 1 haue begun to plant thee,and will labour 
 
 To make ihee full of growing. Noble Banqua, 
 That luft no lefle deferu*d,nor murt be knowne 
 No lefle to haue done fo . Let me enfold thee, 
 And hold thee to my Heart. 
 
 "Bant] There if 1 grow, 
 TrieHarueft is your ownc 
 
 King My plenteous loyes, 
 W anton in fulnefle.feeke to hide chcmfelucS 
 Jn diops of forrow Sonnes.Kinfmen.Tfc.ww, 
 And you whofe places are the neareft, know, 
 We will eftablifh our Eftate vpon 
 Our cldeft,.4/ii/<:a/jc,whom we name hereafter, 
 The Prince of Cumberland : which Honor muft 
 Not vnaccompamcd.inutft him onely, 
 But fignes of Nob!enefl"e,likeSt3rTes,QiaJI (hine 
 On all deferuers. From hence to Envemes, 
 And binile vs further to you. 
 
 Ttfjcb. The Reft is Labor, which bnotvs'd for you t 
 lie be my felfe the Hetbengcr.and make ioyfull 
 The hcaimg of rry Wife,with your approach : 
 So htmbly take my leaue. 
 
 Ktag. My worthy Cawdar. 
 
 M^r^.The Prince of Cumberlanduhat is a ftep, 
 On which I muft fall downt,ot clfe o're-leape, 
 
 mm For 
 
TbeTragefa df 
 
 'or in my way it lyes . Starm hide your Rut, 
 
 Let not Light fee my blickand deepe defirtr* : 
 
 Tht Eve wink* at the Hand ; yet let c hat bee, 
 
 Whicn the Eye i cares, when it it done to Tee. Exit* 
 
 Ki*g. True, worthy Boaqiu : he is full fo valiant, 
 And in his commendations,! am fed : 
 It is a Banquet to me. Let's alter him. 
 
 Wbofe care is gone before.to bid vs welcome : 
 It it a pecrelefle Kiofman. 
 
 Extmt. 
 
 Scena Qutnta. 
 
 Lady. Tktj mtt meiitkedtj tffttcejft .- md I b**e 
 liem'd bj tbe perftQ'ft reftrt, they bate mere tit thtm. then 
 mtrtaH bjfrtedge. 9'ben I burnt in defre to tjHeftten them 
 further, thrj made tbemfelmei Jlyre r rto whieb they vam/h'd. 
 9+ilei I flood raft m thr vender wftt t ttmMifmvfrtm 
 tbe King, wbe *UJ,*tfd me Thane ofCtvdor, by vbich T*t* 
 btfvrt. tbefe wejward Stferi faixttd me, and rtftrrd me to 
 tbt ttmmtMg t>i ef ttme t ttb bttle King tb*tfb*lt be. Tbu 
 btau I thought good le detutsr ihee ( my dtgrefl Partner <rf 
 Gr**t*efft ) that then might' ft net Uft the dues ofreitjcittg 
 by being tgnr<utt ef if bat Grtatnefle u fromu'd thet. Lay 
 it t tirf heart, and fgrnrtU. 
 Glarey* thou attend Cawdor.and (halt be 
 What tbou art promis'd: yet doc I feare thy Nature, 
 It is too full o'th' Milke of humane kiodnefle, 
 To citch the neereftwiy. Tbou wouid'ft be grcar, 
 Arc not without Ambition, but without 
 The illnrflc fhould attend it. What thou wculd'ft highly. 
 That would' ft thoti hoJily : wodd'^ not play faife, 
 And yet would'ii wrongly winne. 
 Thould'ft hiue, gr eat GUrnys, that which ciyes, 
 Thas thou ruuli doe/if thou haue it ; 
 And that which rather thou do'ft featc to doe, 
 Then wiforfi fhould be vndone. High thee hither, 
 That I may powre my Spiriia in thine Bare, 
 And chaliife with the vatour of my Tongue 
 All that impel tics thee from the Golden Round, 
 Which Fate and Me t aphy ficall aydc doth (erme 
 To haue thee crown dwithall. Enter Mt/tttgtr. 
 
 What is your tidings ? 
 
 Meff. The King comes bete to Night. 
 
 l.fdr. Thou rr mad co hy it. 
 f not thy MtHfr with hrm? who.wer't fb, 
 Would haue Inform'd for preparation. 
 
 Mrff.So pleafe you.it is true: our 7b*e'n comming: 
 One of myfclloweshad ihefpeed of him; 
 Who ilmaft dfsci tot bieath.had fczrcdy more 
 Thcnv/ooid makf phis Mcifage. 
 
 Ladj. Giue him tending, 
 He brings g eat newei. Exit MeffnftK 
 
 The Raocn himfelfe is hoarCe, 
 That croaket the tataJl entrance of IkMvw 
 Vnder my Bartiemmrt. Con> you Spirits, 
 Thir tend on mortal! thoughts, vnfex me here, 
 And fill me from the Oowne to tbe Toe.top-fo'.l 
 Of direft Croeltie ; make thick my blood > 
 Stop f p th'accerte.and paffage t Remorfe, 
 Thai no comjnmaiousvifiung* of Nature 
 
 Shake toy fell putpofe, nor keepe peace between^ 
 
 Th'ctfeft.and hit. Come to my Woman j Brefts, 
 
 And take my Mi Ike for Gall,you murth'rin 
 
 Where-euer } in your fightlcfle fubftmces, 
 
 You wait on Natures Mifchiefe. Come thick Night, 
 
 And pall thee in the dunneft fmoakeof Hell. 
 
 That my keenc Knife fee not the Wound it makes, 
 
 Nor Heauen pcepe through tbe Blanket of the darke, 
 
 To cry, hold jiold, Enter Mtcbetb. 
 
 Great Glamys, worthy Cawdor, 
 
 Greater then bo\h,by the all-haile hereafter, 
 
 Thy Letters haue tranfported roe beyond 
 
 This ignorant prefent,and I feelenow 
 
 The future in the inflant. 
 
 Micb. MydeareftLoue, 
 D^can come* here to Night, 
 
 Lady. And when goes hence f 
 
 Macb. Tomorrow.asheporpofet. 
 
 Lady. Onener, 
 Shall Sunnethat Morrow fee. 
 Your Face.my Tba*t\\i as a Booke,where men 
 May teade ftrange mattcrs.to begoile the time. 
 Looke like the time.beare welcome in yout Eyr, 
 Your Hand.your Tongue: looke liketh innocent flower, 
 But he the Serpent vnder't. He that's comming, 
 Mufrbeprouidedfor: and you ftiail put 
 
 This Niehts great Bufineffe into my difpatcb, 
 Which (hall to all our Nights, and Daves to come, 
 Giue folely foueraigne fway.and Mafterdome. 
 
 M*cb. We wiUfpeake further, 
 
 Ladj. Onely looke vp clcarc : 
 To alter faaor^euer is to feare ; 
 Leaue all ihe refl to me. xtv*t. 
 
 Scena Sexta. 
 
 Holies, and Torches. 
 
 Don&lbt are, "B tuque ) Lemx, Macdstff, 
 Rofft t j4itgMt t tuui Attendants. 
 
 King. This Caftlehath a pleafant feat, 
 The ayre nimbly and fwectly recommends it felfe 
 Vnto out gentle fences, 
 
 3^. This Gueft of Summer, 
 The Temple- haunting Barlet does approue, 
 By bis loued Manfonry^hat the Heaueos bieajh 
 Smells wooingly here : no lutty frieze, 
 Butcr ice.nor Coigne of Vantage,but chis Bird 
 Hath made his pendant Bed,and fljpcreant Cradle, 
 Where they muir breed,and haunt: I haue obferu'd 
 The ayre is delicate. StsttrLod}. 
 
 King. See/ee.ourhonor'dHoftefTe: 
 The Loue that fojbwca vs, fometime is our frouble, 
 Which flill we thanke as Loue. Herein I teach f ou, 
 How you feiU b.d God-eyid vs for yourfames, 
 And thanke vs for your trouble. 
 
 Lady. Allourlcrujce, 
 
 In tcery point twice done^rul then don* double, 
 Were poore.and fingle Bu/incrte,to contend 
 Againft thofe Honors decpe.and broad, 
 Wherewith your Maieftie loadet oar Houfe : 
 For thofe of old, nd the late Dignities, 
 Heap'd vp 10 them, we reft your Ermites. 
 
TheTragefatf ^Macbeth. 
 
 *g. Where's the Thane of Cawdor? 
 We cc.urft him &t the heeles, and had i purpofc 
 To be his Purueyor : But he fides well. 
 And his great Loue (Qiarpe as his Spurrejhath hojp him 
 To his home before vs : Faire and Noble Hofteffc 
 We are your gneft to night. 
 La. Your Scruaiits cuer, 
 
 Hr,ue theirs, themfelu<s,and what it theirs in compt, 
 To make their Audit et your Highneffe plcafure, 
 Still to retutne your owne. 
 
 Kig. Giue rocyownand : 
 Conduct me to mine Hoft we loue him highly, 
 And (hall continue, our Graces toward} htm. 
 ByyourleaueHoftefle. 
 
 Scena Septima. 
 
 ffa-tejes. Tarcbtt. 
 Str**nts 
 . 7btn tnter 
 
 were done, when "til done, then 'twei well, 
 [( were done quickly : /fth'Afiaffination 
 Could trammel! vp the Confeqoence.and catch 
 With his fuueafe,Succeflc: that but this blow 
 Might be the be ail,and the end all. Hecre, 
 5'n heere. vpon this Bankc and Schooie of time, 
 Wceld imnpc the life to come. But in thefe Cafes* 
 We ftill haoc iudgement heere, that we but teach 
 bloody InAtutions,which being taught, returne 
 To plague th'lnuenter. Thiseueiv-hsodedlofticc 
 Commends th'Ingredience of out poyfon'd Challice 
 To our owne lips. Hee's heere in double truft j 
 Firft.as I am his Kinfman, and his Subied, 
 Jtrongboth againft the Deed : Then.as his Hoft, 
 Who thould againft his Murtherer (but the doore, 
 Mot beaie the knife my felfe. Bcfidcs,this2>*iaasM 
 H*th borne his Faculties fomeeke; bath bin 
 5o cleete in his great Office, that hij Venues 
 Will pleade like Angels, Trumpet-tongu'd againft 
 The decpe damnation of his taking off: 
 And Pitty, like a naked New-borue-Babe, 
 Striding the bhft, or Hcauens Chcrubin, hon'd 
 Vpon the fighdefle Curtiors of the Ayrc, 
 Shall blow the hortui deed in euery eye, 
 That teares (ball drowne the winde. I haue no Spurre 
 To prickc the fides of my intent, but onely 
 Vaulting Ambi tiop.which ore-lcapes it felfe, 
 And fallcs on ih'othcr. Eettr Ladj, 
 
 How now? What Newes? 
 
 La.lie has almoft fupt: why haue you left tke ehambc^? 
 
 MM. Hath he ask 'd for me^ 
 
 L*. Know you not.he ha's ? 
 
 MM. We will proceed no further in this Bufmefle : 
 He hath Honour'd me of late, and I haue bought 
 Golden Opinions from all forts of people, 
 Which would be worne now in their ncweft glotT, 
 Not caft afide fo foone. 
 
 LA. Was the hope drunVe, 
 Wherein you drefi your feife ? Hath it drpt fince ? 
 And wakes it now to looke fo greenc. and pale, 
 At what it did fo freely From thu time, 
 Such I accountthyloue. Art thou affear'd 
 To be ihe? Fame in thine owne Acl.snd Valour. 
 As thcu ait in dtftre ? Would'ft thou haue that 
 
 Which thou eAcem'ft the Ornament of Lifc, 
 And Hue a Coward in thine owne EAeeme ? 
 Letting I dare noc . wait vpon I would, 
 Like the- poore Cat i'th'Addage. 
 
 Matt- Pryt hee peace : 
 I dare do all that may become a man, 
 Who dares no more, is none. 
 
 L*. What Bcaftwas't then 
 That tnadeyoa breaketius emcrpnze to me > 
 Whenyottttoftdo it, thcu you were a man : 
 And to be- more then wlut you were, you would 
 Be fo much more the man. Nor time, nor place 
 Did then adhere) and y*t you would make both r 
 They haue made thcmfelues, and that their fitncfle now 
 DO'J vnmake you. I haue giucn Socle, end know 
 How tender 'tis to loue the Babe that milkes me, 
 I would, while it was fmyling in my Face. 
 Haue pluckt my Nipple from his Boneleffe Gummes, 
 And daftit the Braincs out, had I fo fworne 
 As you haue done to this. 
 
 Mack. K we Ihould faile? 
 
 Ltd,. Wefaile? 
 
 But fcrew your courage to the flicking place, 
 And wee'le not fayle : whew Z><w i iHeepe, 
 (Whereto the rather fhall his dyes hard loutney 
 Soundly inuite him) hii two Chambeilames 
 Willl wwh Wine,and Wa(fell,foconumce, 
 That Memone.the Warder of ihe Braine, 
 Shall be a Fume, and the Receit of Reason 
 A Lymbcck onely : when in S winifh fleepe, 
 Their drenched Natures lyes as in a Death, 
 What cannot you and I performe vpon 
 Th'vnguatded Duncan /What not put vpon 
 His (pungie Officers ? who {hall beare the guilt 
 Of our great quell. 
 
 Aftcb. Bring forth Men-Children onely ; 
 For thy vndaunted Mettle flioold compofc 
 Nothing but Males. Will it not be receiu d. 
 When we hauemark'd with blood ihofcQetpicrwo 
 Of his owne Chamber, and v s'd their very Daggetf 
 That they hue don't? 
 
 L*df. Who dates rrceiue it other, 
 As we dill make our Gncfes and Clamor core, 
 Vpon his Death? 
 
 Miuk- I tm fettled, and bend Tp 
 EacK corporal! Agent to this terrible Feat. 
 Aw*y , and mock the tune with faired ftiow, 
 F?ifc Face muft hide what the falfc Heart doth know. 
 
 . ScenaTrima. 
 
 Enitr 'B4Mtjm ) a>id FltoHctjmb a Torch 
 kffcrt bun. 
 
 71*xq. How goes the Night, Boy ? 
 
 Flt*(f. The Moone it dowoc : I baue not heard ibc 
 Clock. 
 
 Baiuf . And (he goes downc at Twclut. 
 
 Fltanct. I cake'i.'tis later, Sir. 
 
 itutj Hold, take my Swoid : 
 Ther'i Hutbandry in Heaocn, 
 The ir Candies arc all out : take thee that too. 
 
The Trage&e of cZMacbeth 
 
 A heauie Summons lyes like Lead vpon roe, 
 And yet I would not fleepe : 
 Mercifull Powers jeftraine in roe the curfcd thoughts 
 That Nature giucs way to in repofc. 
 
 Etta- Jlfackib,<uui a Serumi vitb a Torcb. 
 
 Giuerr.e my Sword: who's there? 
 
 Jf.x*. AFucnd. 
 
 T?,*f .What Sir.not yet at reft? the King's abed* 
 He hath beene in vnufuall Plcafurc, 
 And fcnt forth great Largefle to your Offices. 
 This Diamond he greetes your Wife wichall, 
 By the p.; me of moft kind Hoftcflc. 
 And fViuc vp in meafurdcfle content. 
 
 Afif. Being vnprepar'd, 
 Our will became the feruant todcfeft, 
 Which elfe (houid free haoe wrought. 
 
 'Bana. All's wdL ' 
 
 I dreamt laft Night of the three \veyward Sifters 
 To yo.i they haue fhew'd fome truth. 
 
 M^b. 1 ihinke not of ihem 
 Ye,- when we can entreat an houre to feruc, 
 We wouicf fpend it in fome words vpon tha- Bufineflc 
 
 you would graant the time 
 
 fi&ia. Ac yourkitid'ft leyfure. 
 
 Afjcb. If you (hall cleaue to my conferu. 
 When 'tis,it mall make Honor for you. 
 
 HiUK>. Sollofenone, 
 In feckuig to augment it, but ftill keepe 
 My Bofome francbis'd,3nd Allegeancc cleare, 
 I fhall be counfaii'd. 
 
 MMb Goodrepofe the while. 
 
 B tny . Thankes Sir: the like to you. Exit Batujtta. 
 
 AZ.v.b Goebid thy Mifrrefle.whcn my dnnke is ready 
 She ftrike vpon the BelL Get thee to bed. Exit. 
 
 Is this a Dagger.which 1 fee before me, 
 The Handle toward my Hand? Come.let me clutch thet 
 [ haue thee not.and yet I fee thee ftill. 
 Arc thounot fatall Vifion,fcnf>ble 
 To feeling,as to fight ? or art thou but 
 A Dagger of the Minde,a falle Creation, 
 Proceeding from the heac-opprefled Braine t 
 I fee thee yet, in forme as palpable, 
 As this which now 1 draw. 
 Thou marflisli'ft me the way that I was going, 
 And fuel) an Inftrument I was to vfe. 
 Mine Eyes are made the fooles o'th'other Senccs, 
 Or elfc worth all the reft : I fee thee ftill ; 
 And on thy BIad:,3nd Dudgeon.Goucs of BlooH, 
 Which was not fo before There's no fuch thing: 
 It is the bloody BufincfTe, which informcs 
 Thus to mine Eyes, Now o're the one hlfe World 
 Mature fcemes dead.and wicked Dreamts abufc 
 ThcCuttain'dflfepe: Witchcraft celebrates 
 
 fffccai] Oft'rmgs : and withcr'd Murther, 
 Alarurc'd by his Centmcll.the Wolfe, 
 Vhofe Howie's his Watch.thus with his ftealthy pace, 
 Vulj Taraams rsuifhing fides, towards his dcf'gne 
 oucslikeaGhoft. Thou fowre and ftrrne-fet Earth 
 !rare not my ftcps, which they rruy w.xlke,for feare 
 hy very flones pra:e of my where-abour, 
 r.d take the preient horror from the timr, 
 A^hich now fines with it Whiles! threat. he Hues: 
 vVords to the htat of deedes too cold breath gmes. 
 
 i goe,and it is done : the Bell irruite? me. 
 Hearcit not, Duncan, for it is * Knell, 
 That fummons thee to Heauen.or to Hell. 
 
 Scena Secunda. 
 
 Enter Lady. 
 
 ZAThat which hath made tht drunk.hath made me bold 
 What hath quench'd them.hath giuen me fire. 
 Hearke,peace: it was the Owle that fhiiek d. 
 The fatall Bcil-rn?.n,which giues the ftern'ft good-niglu 
 He is about it, the Doores are open : 
 And the furfetcd Groomes doe mock their charge 
 With Snores. I haue drugg'd theit Porters, 
 That Death and Nature doe contcndaboat thctDj 
 Whether they liue,or Jyc. 
 
 Enur Afactetb 
 
 M*cb Who's there? what hoa > 
 Lady. Alack,! am afraid they haue awak'd, 
 And tis not done; th'attempt.and nor the deed, 
 Confounds vsrhearke: 1 l.iy d their Daggers ready, 
 He could notmifle'em. Had he not rsUmbled 
 My Father as he flepr.I had don't. 
 My Husband? 
 
 M.vb. I haue done the deed : 
 Didft thounot hearc a noyfe? 
 
 Ladjf.l heard the O w!e fchrcamc.and the Crickets cry, 
 Did nor you fpeake? 
 A/ucf>. When? 
 Ladj Now. 
 M*b. Asldefcendcd? 
 Lady. I. 
 
 M*cb. Hearke.who lyes i'th' fccond Chamber / 
 Lady. t De**lbatn. 
 Mac. Th'sisaforryfight. 
 Lady. A foohfli thought, to fay a forry Tight. 
 Mack. There's one did laugh in's flcepc, 
 And ouecry'd Murther^hat they did wake each other . 
 I ftood.and heard them : But they did fay their Prayers, 
 And addreft them againe to fleepe. 
 Lady. There are t wo lod^'d together. 
 Math. One cry'd God blefTe vs.and Amen the other, 
 As they had leene me with thei'e Hangmans hands: 
 Liftningthcirfcarc.I could not fay Anici), 
 When they did fay God bleflc vs 
 Lady. Confider it not fo deepely 
 Afac.But wherefore could not I pronounce Amen? 
 I had moft need of Bleflina.jnd Amen (luck in my throat 
 
 Lady. Thefe Cecils mull not be thought 
 After thcfcwayts:fo,it will make vs mad. 
 
 Macb Me thought I heird a voyce cry, Sleep no more : 
 UWdf^f/fedocs mucthei Sleepc, the innocent Slrcpe, 
 Sieepe that knits vp the rauel'd Sleeue of Care, 
 The death of each days* Lift,fore Labors Baih, 
 Bahne of hurt Mindcs, great Nature; fecond Courfe, 
 Chiefe nourifl;er in Lilt's Fcaft 
 L*djL What doc VOL rntane? 
 Af*c6 Still it cry'd, SJeeoc no more to af! the Houfe ; 
 Clantu hath murther'd Siecpe.anJ therefore Cxodar 
 Shall netpenomore: Af^rtAfliiUflerpenomorc. 
 
 Lady. Who was it.thar thoicry'd^why worthy r Tb4t l 
 You doc vrbend your Noble frrength.to thmkc * 
 So brainC'dckly of things: Got get fome Water, 
 
 And 
 
The Tragede of ^Ma^eth. 
 
 And wafli thii filthie Wltncfle from your H 
 Vhy did you bring thefe Diggers from the place ? 
 'hey muft lye there : goe eairy them, and fmeare 
 "be flcepic Groomes with blood. 
 
 Math. He goe no more : 
 am afraid ,to thinke what 1 haue done : 
 .ooke on't aeaine, 1 dare not 
 *! 1 ;. Innrme of purpofc : 
 e roe the Daggers. the fleep'mg.and the dead, 
 Are but asPifturcs : ':is ihc Eye of Child-hood, 
 That feares a painted DeuilL If he doe bleed. 
 le guild the Faces of the Groomes withal), 
 For it muft feem* their Guilt. Exit. 
 
 Knocks within. 
 
 afb. Whence is that knocking ? 
 -low U' t with me.svhen euery noyfe appalls me ? 
 What Hands are here? hah : they plock out mine Eyes. 
 Will all great Nft**t Ocean wa(h this blood 
 uleane from my Hand ? no: this my Hand will rather 
 The multitudinous Seas incarnardine, 
 Making the Greene one, Red. 
 
 Lady. My Hands are of your colour : but 1 (ham* 
 To weare a Heart fo white. Kncfly. 
 
 I heare a knocking at the Sooth entry : 
 Retyre We to our Chamber ; 
 A little Water clear*? vi of this deed. 
 How eafie it it then ' your Cor.ftancie 
 Hath left you vnatcended. Kacekf. 
 
 Hearke,mor knocking. 
 
 Get oo your Nighf-Gowne.IesR octagon call vs, 
 And (hew vt to be Watchers: be not loft 
 So poorely in your thoughts. 
 
 Maeb. To know my deed, Knock?. 
 
 Twere beft not knowmy fdfe. 
 Wake D*MM with thy knocking : 
 I would thou could'ft. fxeuat . 
 
 Scena Tertia. 
 
 Eater a Paner. 
 
 JTwdrfrj ***. 
 
 Porter. Here's a knocking indeede : if a man were 
 Porter of Hell Gate, hee fhould haue old turning the 
 Key. Kmock.- Knock, Knock, Knock. Who's there 
 I'th'nameof Belxjluii Here'* a Fanner, rhat hang'd 
 himfelfe on th'expetfauon ofPlentle:Comc in time.haue 
 Napkins enow about you.htre youle fweat for't. Kxoelf. 
 Knock, knock. Who's there in th'other Deuils Name ? 
 Faith here's an Equtuocacor, that could fweare in both 
 the Scales againft eyther Scale, who committed Treafon 
 enough for Gods fke,yet could not equiuocate to He- 
 uen : oh come io, Equioocator. Knack.- Knock, 
 Knock, Knock. Who's there ? Faith here's an Engtifh 
 Taylor come hither , for Healing out of a French Hofe : 
 Come in Taylor, here you may roft yourGoo/V. Kxttk^ 
 Knock,Knock. Neuer at quiet : What arc you? but this 
 place it coo cold for Hell. 1 le DeutU- Porter it no fur the r : 
 1 had thought to haue let in fome of all Profeflions.thtt 
 goe the Primipfe way to irTeuerhfting Bonfire. 
 Anon .aiiorvl pny you remember the Poner. 
 
 Eater Mocduf^d La**. 
 
 Maed. Was it fo Iate,friend ,ere y o u went to Be4, 
 That you doe lye fo late ? 
 
 j'arr.Faith Sir,we were car o w fin g till che fecond Cock : 
 And Drinke,Sir,is a great prouoker of three things. 
 
 MM<L What three trungs does Orinke efpeciailv 
 prouoke? 
 
 fart. Many, Sir, Nofe-painting, Sleepe, and Vrine. 
 Lecherie.Sir.it prouokes.and vnprouokes c it prouokes 
 the delire.but it takes away the performance. Therefore 
 much Drinke may be faid to be an Equiuocator with Le- 
 cherie: it makes him.and icmirres him; U fctj him on, 
 and it takes him off ; it perfwades him, and dif-heanem 
 him ; makes him (tand coo, and not Rand too : in Conclu- 
 tion,equiuocatei him in a fleepe,and g ruin g him the Lye, 
 leaues him. 
 
 Macd. I beleeue, Drinke gaue thcf the Lye laft Night 
 
 Part. That it did,Sir,i'theery Throat on me: but 1 
 requited him for hi* Lye, and (1 thinke)being too ffreng 
 forkim,though he tookc vp my I.egges (ometime, yet I 
 made a Shift to caft him. 
 
 Enter Mtfterh. 
 
 Macd. IsthyMaflernirring? 
 Our knocking ha's awak'd him: here he comes. 
 
 Lmox, Good morrow, Noble Sir- 
 
 Afacb. Good morro w both. 
 
 Af.:cd. Is cbe King ftirrmg, worthy Ttwir? 
 
 M*b. Not yet. 
 
 Macd. He did command me to call timely on him, 
 I haue almoft dipt the houre. 
 
 Mat. Ilebhngyeotohim. 
 
 Macd, I know this is a ioyfull trouble to you : 
 But yet 'tis one. 
 
 Macb. The labour we delight in.Phyfuks paine : 
 This is iheDovre. 
 
 Macd. lie imke fo bold to call, for 'tis my limicred 
 feruice. Exit toacduftt. 
 
 Lenox. Goes the King hence to dy? 
 
 M.,cb. He does : he did appoint fo. 
 
 Lenox. The Night ha's beenvnruly: 
 Where we lay.our Chimneys were blowne downe, 
 And (as they fry) lamentings heard rch'Ayrej 
 Strange Schreemes of Death, 
 And Propheeymg, with AccentsterriWe, 
 Of dyre Combuftion.and confui'd Eucni*, 
 New hatch'd toth* wofull time. 
 The obfcure Bird clamor'd the liue-kwg Night 
 Som fay .the Earth was feuorous, 
 Aud did (hake. 
 
 Macb. T was a rough Night. 
 
 Lent*. My young remembrance cannot parakll 
 A fellow to it. 
 
 Mud. O horror, horror, horror, 
 Tongue nor Heart cannot cooceiue.norname rhe, 
 
 Iriacb.aadLtntx. What's the matter ? 
 
 Macd. Confufion DOW hath made his Maftct-p*ece: 
 Molt facrilegious Mnrther hath broke ope 
 The Lords anoynted Temple.and ftole thence 
 The Life o'th' Building. 
 
 Al*&. What is't you fay.the Lite? 
 
 Ltaox. MeaneyouhisMaieaie? 
 
 Macd. Appcoch the Chamber, and dtftroy your Hght 
 With a ocw Gorgon. Doe not bid mefpeake : 
 
 mm j See, 
 
TfoTngaf* oj ^Macbeth. 
 
 Sve,and then fpeake 700r felues : a wake, awake, 
 
 Exeunt M#ktb'md Lnux. 
 Ring the Alarum Bell : Murther.and Treafon, 
 &**juo.*nd De*4ll*int : Malcolm* awake, 
 Shake off this Downey fleepe,Death$ counterfeit, 
 Aod looke on Death it fclfe : vp,vp,an<l fee 
 1 he great Doomes Image: Molcoloit t Ba>ujKo, 
 As from y our Graucs rile vp,and walkc like Sprights, 
 To countenance this horror. Ring the Bell. 
 BeUrtHfi. EtfttrUdj. 
 
 Lodj. What's the Bufineflet' 
 That fuch a hideous Trumpet calls to parley 
 The deepen of the Houfe ? fpeake.lpeakc. 
 
 Mttd. O gentle Lady, 
 TIS not for you to hearc what I can fpeake : 
 The repetition in a Womans care, 
 Would murther as it fell. 
 
 Enter 
 
 onnUt'Biuiqiu, Our Royall Matter 
 Woe.alas: 
 
 s munhcr'd 
 
 What.moutHoufe? 
 
 Baa. Too cru:ll,any where. 
 Deare D*f, I prythec contradict thy felfe, 
 And &y,it is not fo. 
 
 Et er Mot!-etl } ,Lexex,ad Kofi. 
 
 Aft*. Had I but dy'd an boure beforethis chance, 
 [ had liu'd a blefied time : for from this inftant , 
 There's nothing ferious in Mortalitie: 
 All is but Toyes; Renowne and Grace is dead. 
 The Wine of Life is drawne.and the mecre Lees 
 Is left this Vault, to brag of. 
 
 Cuter Afateflme and Dna/tamt. 
 
 Dona!. What is amide > 
 
 Matt. You are.and doe not know't ; 
 Che Spring,theHead,theFountame of your Blood 
 [sftopr, the very Source of it is ftopt. 
 
 Afacd. Your Royall Father's tnurther'd. 
 
 Mat. Oh.bywhom? 
 
 Lentx. Thofe of his Chamber.as it feem'd.had don't ; 
 Their Hands and Faces were all badg'd with blood, 
 >o were their Diggers,which vnwip'd.we found 
 Vpon their Pillowei: they ftar'd^nd were diffracted, 
 Nomans Life was to be trufted with them. 
 
 Mart. O,yet J doe repent me of my furie, 
 Than I did kill their. 
 
 Afacd. Wherefore dfl! you fo ? 
 
 M*sb. Who can be wjfe,amaz 1 d,ternp > rate,8c furious, 
 Loyal) ,and Neutrall.in a moment ? No man : 
 rVexpcdit'ion of my violent Loue 
 Ont.run tlte p,awfer,Rcafon. Hetelay Dmean, 
 His Siluer fkinnc.lsc'd wUhtm Golden Blood, 
 And his ga(ri'dStabs,look'dI>ke a Breach in Nature, 
 'ot Ruines waftfull entrance : there the Murtherers, 
 Sfeep'd in the Colours of their Trade ; their Dag gets 
 Vnmannerly breech'd with gore :.who could refiame, 
 T-hat had a heart to loue ; and in that heart, 
 Courage,to make's loue knowne ? 
 Ledt. Helpe me hence, boa. 
 
 Mood. Looke to the Lady. 
 
 M*t. Why doe we hold our tongues, 
 "hat cnoft may clayroe this argument for Olfft? 
 
 Where our race hid in an sugure hole, 
 May ruh,and feize vs ? Let's away, 
 Our Teares are not yet brew'd. 
 
 Mai. Nor our ftrong Sorrow 
 Vpon the foot of Motion. 
 
 Etuia. Looke to the Lady : 
 And when we haue our naked Frailties hid, 
 That furrer in expofure ; let ts meet, 
 And queftioa this moft bloody pitee of worke. 
 To know it further. Fcares and fauples (hake v j : 
 Io the great Hand of God 1 fland.and thence. 
 Agaioft the vndirolg'd pretence,! fight 
 OfTreafonousMallkef 
 
 Afacd. And fo doe I. 
 
 M. So all. 
 
 Aftub. Let's bricfcly put on manly readiaefle, 
 And meet i'th' Hall together. 
 
 4H. Well contented. Exta*. 
 
 M*!t. What will you doe? 
 Let's not confort with them : 
 To (hew an vnfelt Sorrow.it an Office 
 Which the falfe man do's eafic . 
 lie to England. 
 
 Don. To Ireland, I : 
 
 Our feperated fortune (haJl keepe vs both trie &fe : 
 Where we are.there's Daggers in rocns Soulcs; 
 The neere in blood.the neerer bloody. 
 
 At*k. This rhurtherous Shaft that's (ho r. 
 Hath not yet li ghted: and our fafefl way, 
 Is to auoid the ayme. Therefote to Horie, 
 And let vs hot be dabtte of leaue-taking, 
 But (hift away : there's warrant in that Theft, 
 Which ftcalef it felfe,when there's nonierck left. 
 CMP*. 
 
 ScentQuarta. 
 
 Inter RtjJe.mtkM Old man. 
 
 Old mm. Three fcore and ten T can remember well, 
 Within the Volume of which Time, I haue feeoe 
 Houres dreadfull,and things ftrange: but this fere Night 
 Hathrriflcd former know ings* 
 
 Refle. Ha, good Father, 
 
 Thou feeft the Heauens,as troubled with mans Ac>, 
 Threatens his bloody Stage : by tb' Clock 'tis Day, 
 And yet darke Night flrangles the trauailing Lampe : 
 Is't Nights predominance t or the payes (hame. 
 That DarkneOe does the face of Earth iotombe, 
 When liuing Light (hould kifTe it ? 
 
 Old ma*. 'Tis vnnaturall, 
 Euen like the deed that's done: On Tuefdaylaft. 
 A Faulcon to wring in her pride of place. 
 Was by a Mowung Owle hawkt at^and kill'd. 
 
 Rffe. And Dwrww; Horfe$, 
 (A thing moft thange, and certaine) 
 Beauteous.and fwift.ihe Minions of their Race, 
 Torn'd wilde in rtflcure,broke their ftalis,flong oot, 
 Contending 'gainft Obedience.as dey would 
 Make Warre with Mankinde. 
 
 Old ma*. '1 is fiid,tbey eate each other. 
 
 Sop. They did fo: 
 
To th'amazemem of mine eyes that look'd vpon't. 
 
 Heerc comes the good Maeduffe.' 
 How goes the world Sir, now ? 
 
 Mtci, Why fee you not? 
 
 Raff'.ls't known who did thi more then bloody deed ? 
 
 Macd. Thofe that A/4rk* hath flaine. 
 
 Raj". Alss the day, 
 What good could they prerend ? 
 
 Mocd. They were fubborned, 
 MaJcfloif, and DfMoHnune the Kings two Sonnet 
 Are ftolne away and fled, which put: vpon them 
 Sufpiiion of the deed. 
 
 Rafc. -GainO Nature fliil, 
 Tritiftlefle Ambition, that will rauen vp 
 Thine owneliues meanes : Then 'tis moft like, 
 The Soueraignty will fall vpon Macbeth. 
 
 iJUtcd. He is already nam'd, and gone co Scone 
 Tobeinuefled. 
 
 Rofc. Where is DHCMI body ? 
 
 Mtcd. Carried to Colmeki II, 
 The Sacred Stote-houfc of his Predeceffon, 
 And Guardian of their Bones. 
 
 Rafft. Will you to Scone? 
 
 <JMac<i. NoCofin, lie to Fife. 
 
 'Rafff Well, I Will thither. 
 
 M*cd.VJ 'ell may you fee tilings wel done there: Adieu 
 Leaft our old Robes fit esfier then our new. 
 
 Ktffe. Farewell, Father 
 
 OldM. Gods benyfon go with you,and with thofe 
 That would make good of bad, and Friends of Foes 
 
 Exeunt emiu-t 
 
 TcrtoKf- Seen a Trim a . 
 
 En . 
 
 "$*if. Thou haft it now, King, Cawdor.Glamis,!!!, 
 As the vreyard Women promis'd. and I feare 
 ThoupUyd'ft moft fowly for't . yet it was faide 
 It fhould not ftand in thy I'oflenty, 
 But that my felfe ftiould be tlie Roote,and Father 
 Of many Kings If therecome truth from them, 
 As vpon thee i^tfbttb, their Speeches fliine, 
 Why by the verities on thee made good, 
 May they not b my Oracles as well, 
 And fet me vp 10 hope. But hofli.no more. 
 
 JM4tt Heere's our chiefc Gueft. 
 
 La. Ifhe had beeneforgotren t 
 It had bene as a gap in our great Feaft', 
 And all-thing vnbecomcning. 
 
 J>1atb. Tonight we hold i foletnne Supper fir, 
 Andllerequeftyourprefence 
 
 Barnf. Let your Highneflie 
 Command vpon me, to the which my duties 
 Arc with a moft mdlfloluble rye 
 Foreoerknic 
 
 M*<<> R >de you this afternoone -' 
 
 >">. I, my good Lord. 
 
 Mt W ihould haue dfe defu'd your good adukt 
 
 (Which ftill hath been both graue.and profper ou> ) 
 In thtsdayejCounceU: but wee *le take to morrow 
 h't farre you ride? 
 
 "Bait. Ai farre. my Lord^ss will rtlt vp the time 
 Twixt thi5,and Suppci. Go< not my Horfe the better, 
 I muft become a borrower of the Night, 
 For a darkc houre.or twaine. 
 
 "Mack, Faile not our Feaft. 
 
 Sow. MyLord.Iwillnot. 
 
 M*cl>. We hcare oor bloody Cozens are bcflowM 
 In Eng1and,and in Ireland. not confefsmg 
 Their cruell Parricide,filling their hearers 
 With ftrange inuention. But of that to morrow. 
 When therewithal^^ -e ft>all haue caufe of State, 
 Crauingvsioyntly. Hye you ro Horfe: 
 Adieu.till you returne at Night. 
 Goes Fleanct with you ? 
 
 Tl*n. I. my good Lord : oar time doei t ill vpon's 
 
 Macb I wifh your Horfes fwift, and ft-r e of oot . 
 And fo I doe commend you to their backs. 
 Farwell. Exit B^uo. 
 
 Let euety man be mafter of his time, 
 Till feuen at Night, to make focietie 
 The fweeter welcome : 
 We will keepe our felfe till Supper time alone : 
 While t hen ,God be with you. Extwtt LtrJt. 
 
 Sirrha, a word with you : Attend ihofe men 
 Our pleafure? 
 
 Servant. They are, my Lord, without the Palbc. 
 Gate. 
 
 Afacb Bring them before vj. Era Strtua:. 
 
 To be thus,u nothing, but to be fsfcly thus ; 
 Our ff are in Tlaayu fticke deepe, 
 Aod in his Royalne of Nature reignes that 
 Which would be fear'd. Tu much he dar, 
 And to that dauntleiTe temper of his Mmdr, 
 He hath a Wifdome.that doth guide hit Vjloor, 
 TO acl m fafetie. There is none but he, 
 Whofe being I doe feare . and vndrr him, 
 My C'"im is rebuk'd,ai it is faid 
 M*rl^ ^athoniet was by C*ftr. He chid the SiAen. 
 When firft they put the Name of King vpon me, 
 And bad them fpeake to him. Then Prophet-like, 
 They hayl'd him Father to a Line of Kingi 
 Vpon my Head they plac'd a fiuitleife Crowne, 
 And put a barren Scepter in my Gripe, 
 Thence to be wrenchc with an vnlmeall Hand, 
 No Sonne of mine fucceeding : if 't be fo, 
 Fot BM^U'I Iffue haue I fil'd mv Minde, 
 For them,the gracious Ducm haue I murtheTd, 
 Put Rancours in the Veffellofmy Peace 
 Onely for them, and mine eternall Jewell 
 Giucn to the common Enemie of Man, 
 To make them Kings, the Seedet of Tittup* King; . 
 Rather then fo,come Fate into the Lyft, 
 And champion me to th'v iterance. 
 Who's there ? 
 
 Enter Struct, tnd ti Mtmbrtrt, 
 
 No< goe to the Doore, and ft*y there till we calL 
 
 Exit Servos* 
 
 Was it not yefterday we fpobe together ? 
 Munh. Itwat/opleafcyonrHighrveiTe. 
 M*cl,. Well then, 
 Now haue you confider'd of my fpeeches : 
 
 Know. 
 
TbeTragedie of ^Macbeth 
 
 Know, thai ic wat he.tu the times paft 
 
 Which held you fo vnder fortune , 
 
 Which you (bought had heen our innocent fcJfc. 
 
 Thi I made good to you,in our lafl conference, 
 
 Paft to probation with you : 
 
 Kow you were borne in band, how crofl : 
 
 Thelnrtruracnrs; who wrought with them: 
 
 And all things clfc.that might 
 
 To halfe a Soulc.and to a Notion ctaz'd, 
 
 Say .Thus did "B+Hfiu. 
 
 i.Martb. You made it knowne to vs. 
 
 Afacb. Idtdfoj 
 And went farther, which is now 
 Oor point of fecond meeting. 
 Doe you finde your patience fo predominant. 
 In your nature, that you can let this goe? 
 AreyoufoGofpeli'd.to pray for ihi* good man, 
 And foe his I flue, whofe heauie hand 
 Hath bowM you to the Graue, and begger'd 
 Yours for euer? 
 
 i . Afitrib. We are men, my Liege. 
 
 M*cb. I,in the Catalogue y go* for men, 
 AjHoonds.andGreyhounds.Muogrels.Spaniels.Curres, 
 Showgbes.Wacer-Rugs.andDemy-Wolues are dipt 
 All by the Name of Dogge* : the valued file 
 Diftinguifljesthefwift,the Oow.the fubtle, 
 The Houfc-keeper,tbe Hunter, euery one 
 According to the gift, whtrh bounteous Nature 
 Hath in him clos'd: whereby he doe* recetoc 
 Particular addition.from the Bill, 
 That writes them ill alike : and fo of men, 
 Now,if you haue a ftauon in the file, 
 Not i'th' worft ranke of Manhood. fay'f , 
 And I will put that Bufinefle in your Bofomct, 
 Whofe execution takes your Enemieoff, 
 Grapples you eo the hcart;and loue of vs. 
 Who wejtfe emr Health but ficitlv in his Life, 
 Which to hts Death were perfect. 
 
 i*M*ril. 1 an one.my Liege. 
 Whom the vile Blown and Buffets of the World 
 Hath fo tncens'd.that I am rcckleffc what I doe. 
 To fpight the World. 
 
 I . Martb. .And 1 another, 
 So wcane wttbDtfafters.togij'd with Fortune, 
 That I would iet my Life on any Chance, 
 To mend it.or be nd on't. 
 
 M*c(>. Both of you know Titxcjtie was your Enenue. 
 
 Msrnh. True.my Lord 
 
 Mafk. So is he mine: and in facb Moody diftance, 
 That euery minute of his being.ihrufts 
 A gainfr my neer'ft of Life: and though I could 
 With bare-fic'd powerfweepe him from my fight, 
 And bid my will tnouch it j yet I muft not. 
 For rercatnc friends that arc both his. and mine, 
 Whofe loues 1 may not drop, but wayle his fall, 
 Who 1 my felfc ftnxk downe : and thence it u. 
 That I co your afliQance doe make loue, 
 Masking the Bufincffe from the common Eye, 
 For fundry weightie Reafeos. 
 
 i.Aftrtb. We thill, my Lord, 
 Petforrtx what you command rs. 
 
 i,Mmth Though our Liues 
 
 Mtcb. Your Spirits (hine through yon. 
 Within this bouic, at moft, 
 I will aduife you where to plain your Celucs, 
 Acquaint you with the peifc& Spy o\h' timr, 
 
 The moment on t.for'i mufl be dene to Night, 
 And Comet hing from the Pallace i alwaycs thought. 
 That I reqmre a c learenefie ; and with him. 
 To leaue no Rubs nor Botches in the Worke : 
 F/M/,bis Sonne.that keepeshim rompanic, 
 Whofe abience n no lefiir mntenall tome, 
 Then is his Fathers^nuH embrace the (ate 
 Of that darke houre : refolue your fclues apart, 
 He come to you anon. 
 
 Murrb. Wearercfolud.myLord. 
 
 Macb. He call vpon you ftraight abide within, 
 It is concluded : "B^tfte ,i\\y Soules flight, 
 I f it findc Heauen.rauft findc it out to Night, Exeat. 
 
 Scena Secunda. 
 
 Enter UMackftbi Ltf, and * Servant. 
 
 . Is Rwyuo gone fromCouit > 
 
 t. I, Madame, but returnes againe to Night. 
 Ladj. Say to the King,! would attend his ieytute, 
 For a few words. 
 
 Stntaa. Madame.Iw.il. Extt. 
 
 Lad). Nought's had, aJJsfpent. 
 Where our deurc is got without content : 
 Tis fafet ,to be that which we dtftroy, 
 Then by deftruAion dwell in doubxfulJ I0 y, 
 
 How new. my Lord, why doe you keepe alone f 
 Of lorry eft Fancies youi Companions making, 
 Vfing thofcThoughcijWhich fhould indeed haue dy'd 
 With them they rhiokc on:thmgs without all remedie 
 Should be \vithout regard: what'*done,is done, 
 
 Macb WefiauekorcS dtheSnakc.notkill'dit. 
 Shee'le clofc.and be her fclfe.whileft our poor* Mallue 
 Remames in danger of her former Tooth. 
 But let the frame of thing sdif-ioym, 
 Both the Worlds foffet, 
 Ere we will eate our Meale in fe]rr,and He epe 
 In the afflidtion of thefe terrible Dreamcs, 
 That (hake vs Nightly: Better be with the dead, 
 Whom we, to gayne oar peace, haue fent to peace, 
 Then on the torture of the Mmde to lye 
 In teftleiTcextafie. 
 Ifanc&ii is in his Griue . 
 After Lifes fitfull Feuer.hefleepes well, 
 Treafon lia's done his worft : nor Stele,nor Poyfon, 
 MalKce domeAique, forrame Lcuie, nothing, 
 Can touch him furrhe:. 
 
 Lotty. Come on 
 
 Gentle my Lord.fleeke o 're your rugged Lookes, 
 Be bright and louiall among your Goefts to Night. 
 
 Macb. So fhaJl I Loue.and fo 1 prty be you -. 
 Let your remembrance apply to 4*7**, 
 Prcfent hin, Emmence.both with Eye and Tongue : 
 Vnfafe the while, that wee rouft lane 
 Our Honors in thci'e flattering flreamet, 
 And make our Faces Vizards to our Hearts, 
 Difguifwe what they sre. 
 
 UAf. You muft leaue this. 
 
 1A*cb. O.full of Scorpions is my M.nde.deare Wife : 
 Thou know'ft ,that Bourne and his F'.eavj hues. 
 
 L*to But 
 
TbeTrayedieof <MiKl>etb. 
 
 14L 
 
 L.adf. But in them, Natives Copple's not eterne. 
 
 Much. There's comfort yct.they are aflaileable, 
 ["hen bethou iocund : ere the fiit hath flowne 
 ^ is Cloy fter'd flight, ere to black fffccati fummons 
 The (hard-borne Beetle.with his tlrowfie hums, 
 4ath runj! Nights yawning Peale, 
 There ftiall be done a deed of drcadfull note. 
 M^. What's to be done? 
 
 &b Be innocent of -he know led ge,deareft Chucl 
 Till thou ipplaod the deed. -Come, feeling Nrght, 
 Skarfe vp the tender Eye of pimfull Day, 
 And with thy bloodie and inuifible Hand 
 Cancell and reare to pieces that great Bond, 
 Which keepes me pale. Light thickens, 
 And the Crow makes Wing toth' Rookie Wood : 
 
 ood things of Djy begin todroope.aud drowfe. 
 Whiles Nights black Agents to their Prey'scioerowfe. 
 Thott rnsrireH'ft at my words: but hold thee dill, 
 Things bad begun, make ftrong ihemfclues by ill : 
 So pry thee goe with me Exetait. 
 
 Scena Terfta. 
 
 Enter three Mitnberers. 
 
 i But who did bid thee loyne with vs? 
 
 J. Maebet!]. 
 
 i. Henecdes notourmiftruft.fince hedcliuers 
 Our Offices, and what we haue to doe. 
 To the direction iuft 
 
 Then ftand with vs 
 The Weft yet glimmers with fame ftrcakes of D 3 y. 
 Mow fpurrcs the late d Trauellcr apace. 
 To gayne the tim-ljr inne. end neere approches 
 The CuhicA of our Watch 
 
 }. Hcarke,! hearc Horfes. 
 
 "Pauau3n>,tbi. Giuevsa Light therc.hoa. 
 
 1. Then 'tis hec : 
 
 The reft, that are within the note of expectation, 
 Alrcadic arc i'th'Court. 
 
 t. His Hcrfes goe about. 
 
 3. AJmoflamilcrbuthedojsvfually, 
 So .ill men doe. from hence toth' PaUiceGte 
 Make it their Walke. 
 
 Enter BaHtjsuAxdFleansjffitba Torch. 
 
 2. A Light, a Light 
 3 Tis hcc, 
 
 i . St"d too't. 
 
 Bun l:\villbeRaynetoNight. 
 
 i . Let it come downe. 
 
 "Sm. O.Trcchenc 1 
 Flyc good Jit Ant, flye, rlye, fl ye. 
 Thou may'rt reuengc. O Slaue ! 
 
 3. Who did rtrike out the Light? 
 I. Wast not the way ' 
 
 ;. There's but one downe: theSonnelsded. 
 3 . Wehaucloft 
 Bcft halfe of our Affaire 
 
 . Well, let's away, and fay how much is done. 
 Exeunt 
 
 Selena Ouarta. 
 
 BaatjufC prtpar 'd. Sitter ijfacteth, Lady, Rof; 
 Lords, 
 
 Af4ct. You know your owne degrees, He downe 
 A t firft and Iaft,the hearty welcome. 
 
 Lords . Thankes to yout Maiclly. 
 
 Mtcb. Our felfe will mingle with Society 
 And play the humble Hoft . 
 Our Hoftefle keepes her State, but ih beft timt 
 We will require her welcome. 
 
 La. Pronounce it for me Sir, to all our Friends, 
 For my heart fpeakes,they are welcome. 
 nter firft (Jlurtberer . 
 
 MacbSte they encounter rhec with their harts thanks 
 Both fides arc euen : heerc He fit i'th'mid'ft, 
 Be large in mirth,anon wee'l drinke a Mcafure 
 The Table round. There's blood vpon thy face. 
 
 jfSflr.TUftnipwYilten. 
 
 Mieb. Tis better thee without, then he within. 
 Ishedifpatch'd* 
 
 M*r. My Lord his throat is cut, that I did for him 
 
 MAC. Thou art the befi o'th'Cut-throats, 
 Yet hee s good that did the like for Flam: 
 If thou did'ft it, thou art $he Non-paicilJ. 
 
 Mur. ModRoyallSir 
 F leant is fcap'd. 
 
 iJ4ac6. Then comes my Fit agairje 
 Ihadellebeencperfea; 
 Whole as the Marble, founded as the Rocke, 
 As broad, and general!, as the cafing Ayret 
 But no w I am cabio d, crib'd, confin'd, bound in 
 To frwcy doubw, and feares. But Bax<jHt>\ fate ?' 
 
 Afar. I.my good Lord : fate in a ditch he bides, 
 With twenty trenched gafhes on his head ; 
 The Icaft a Death to Nature. 
 
 Mart. Thankes for that: 
 
 There the grownc Serpent lyes , the worme that's fled 
 Hath Nature that in time will Venom breed, 
 No teeth for th'prefem. Get thec goie, to morrow 
 Wee'J hearc our fchies againe. Ex-it Munbrer 
 
 Ladj. MyRoyall Lord, 
 You do not giue the Cheere, the Feaft is fold 
 That is not orten vouch'd, while 'cis a making : 
 Tis giuen.with welcome; to fecde were bcft at home : 
 From thence, the fawce to meatc is Ceremony, 
 Meeting were bare without it 
 
 Enter the GhoftofBa>i<jua t and[:ts m 
 
 Sweet Remembrancer : 
 Now good digeflion waite on Appetite, 
 A..d health on both 
 
 Lenox. May'tplcafe your HighnciTe fir. 
 
 1*l,ub. Here had we now our Countries Honor.roofd 
 Were the grac'd pcrfon of our "S<i*qua prcient 
 Who, may I rather challenge for rnkindncfle, 
 Then pitty for Mifchance. 
 
 Rift. Hisabfence(Sir) 
 
 Layes blame vpon his promife. Pleasl your Higbnefle 
 To grace vs with yonr Roy all Company,? 
 
TheTrqvde tf Cached. 
 
 Mat. The Table's full, 
 
 . Heereisaplacerefeni'dSir, 
 >. Where? 
 
 Ltnox. Heere my good Lord. 
 What i*'t that moucs your Highnefle f 
 
 UMacb. Wbkh of you haue done thii ? 
 
 LtrcL. What, my good Lord ? 
 
 Mad. Thoucanftnotfayldidit:neuerflake 
 Thy goary lockes at me. 
 
 Rfft. Gentlemen rife.his Highncfle is not well. 
 
 Lad.}. Sit worthy Friends : my Lord is often tbqs, 
 And hath beencfrom his youth. Pray you keep* Seat, 
 The fit is momentary, vpon a thought 
 He will againe be well. If much you note him 
 You fliall offend him, and extend I his Paffion, 
 peed, and regard him not. Are you a man? 
 
 Macb. I. and a bold one, that dare looke on that 
 Which might appall the Diuell. 
 
 La. O proper ftuffc : 
 This is the very painting ofyour feare 
 This it the Ayre-drawne-Daeger which you faid 
 Led you to 'Duncan. O, thefe flawes and fta'ts 
 'Importers to true feare) would well become 
 A womans Dory, at a Winters fire 
 Authorized by herGrandiro : fhameit felfe, 
 Why do you make fuch faces ? When all's done 
 You looKe hut on a ftoole. 
 
 Macb. Pry thee Tee there: 
 Behold, looke, loe, how fay you : 
 Why what care I , if thou canft nod, fpeake too. 
 T Chamell h oufcs, and our Graues mufl fend 
 Thofe that we bury, backe; our Monuments 
 Shall be the Mawes of Kytea. 
 
 la. What? quite vnoiann'd in folly. 
 
 Macb. Iflftaadheerc,lawhirn. 
 
 La. Fieforfhamc. 
 
 Macb. Blood hath bene (hed ere now,i'th'olden time 
 ire humane St; 
 [,andfincetoo, 
 
 Too terrible for the eare. The times has bene, 
 That when the Brames wereout, the man would dye, 
 And there an end : But now they rife againe 
 With twenty mottall raurthers on their crownes, 
 And pu(hvs from out ftooles. This is mote grange 
 Then fuch a murther is. 
 
 LA. My worthy Lord 
 Your Noble Friends do lacke you. 
 
 Macb. Idoforgen 
 Oo not mufe at me my moft worthy Friends , 
 [haue a ftrange infirmity, which is nothing 
 To thofe that know me. Come.loue and health to all, 
 Then lie fie downe : Giue me fome W me Jill full : 
 
 tatute purg'd the gentle Wcale : 
 o, Murthershsue bene perform'd 
 
 drinVe to th'generall ioy o'th' whole Table. 
 And to our deere Friend 1saiu]* t whom we miffe : 
 iVould he wetc hecre : to all, and him we third, 
 And all to all. 
 
 LrreL Our doties, and the pledge. 
 <JJ/.r. Auant, & quit my fighr.let the earth hide thee: 
 Tby bones are marrowleiTe, thy blood is cold : 
 Thou haft no fpccuiation in thofe eyes 
 Which thou dot) glare with. 
 
 L*. Thinke of this good Peeres. 
 But as a thing of Cuftome : Tis no other. 
 Oocty it ipoyles the pleafurc of the time. 
 M^i> What mandate. I dare; 
 
 Approach thou like the rugged Ruiaan Beare, 
 The arm'd Rhinoceros, or th*Hircen Tiger, 
 Take any dupe but that, and my firmc Nenics 
 Shall neuer tremble. Or be aline againe. 
 And dare me to the Defart with thy Sword : 
 If trembling I inhabit then,protcft rnee 
 The Baby of a Girle. Hence horrible (hadow. 
 Vnrcallmock'ry hence. Why fo, being gone 
 I em a man againe : pray you fit ftill. 
 
 La. You hauedifplac'd the mirth. 
 Broke th good meeting, th moft admij'd diforder. 
 
 Mo*. Can fuch thing, be, 
 And ouercome vs like a Summers Clowd, 
 Without our fpeciaL wondei? You make* me ftrenge 
 Eucn to the difpofition that I owe, 
 When now I thinke you can behold foch fights, 
 And keepc the natural! Ruble ofyour Chcckes 
 When mine is blanch'd with feare. 
 
 Rfffc. What fights.my Lord? 
 
 La. I pray you fpeake not : he growes wotfc & worfc 
 
 iellion enrages him : at once, goodnight. 
 Stand not vpon the order ofyour going. 
 But goat once. 
 
 Leu. Good night.and better-health 
 Attend his Maiefly. 
 
 La. A kinde goodnight to all. Exit Leak 
 
 Macb. It will baue blood they fy: 
 Blood will haue Blood: 
 
 Stone* haue beene knowne to moue,& Trees to fpeake 
 Augures, and vnderftood Relatioos.haue 
 By Maggot Pyes.&Choughes.&Rookes brought forth 
 The fccrct'R man of Blood. What is the night? 
 
 La. Almoft at oddes with morning.whtcb is which 
 
 Mact.How Jty'fl thou that AfMst^dca.\n his perfon 
 At our great bidding, 
 
 La. Did you fend to him Sir ? 
 
 Macb. I heAie it by the way : But I will fend : 
 There '& not a one of them but in his houfe 
 I kcepe a Scruant Feed. I will tomorrow 1 
 (And betimes I will) to the weyard Sifters. 
 More ftiall they fpeake : for now 1 Am bent to know 
 By the worft meanes, the worft, for mine owne good, 
 All caufet fhall giue way. I am in blood 
 Stepr m fo farre, that fhould I wade no more, 
 Returning were as tedious a go ore : 
 Strange thmgi I haue in head, that will to hand, 
 Which muft be afted, ere they may be fcand. 
 
 LA. You lacke the feafon of all Natures^kepe. 
 
 ylf.Come,wce1 to fleepc: My ftrange & felf-abufe 
 Is the initiate feare,that wonts hard vfe : 
 We arc yet but yong indeed. Exewa. 
 
 Scena Qwnta. 
 
 Tbttndtr. fata- ttt lkr IPUtkti, 
 
 Why how now ffec*t t you looke angetly ? 
 t. Haue I not reafon (Beldams) as you arc) 
 
 I Wr 
 
 Hie. rftiie 1 not reafon (Beldams) as you arc 9 
 Sawcy.and ouer-boUi, how did you dare 
 To Trade, and Trafficke with Macbeth, 
 
 In Riddlci,ond Afliures of death , 
 
 And 
 
TbeTrag!<fa of tZMacktk 
 
 Where he beftowc* himfclfc? 
 
 Lrd. The Sonnes of Duaeaxe 
 [From whom this Tyrant holds rh due of Birth) 
 Lines in the Englifh Court.and it receyu'd 
 ^f the moft Pious Edward, with fuch grace. 
 That the maleuolenee ofFortune, nothing 
 Takes from his high rtfped. Thither Mtatuffi 
 Is gone, to pray th Holy King, vpon his ayd 
 To wake Northumberland ,and warlike Steward, 
 Thatbythehelpcofthefe(withhimabouey 
 To ratifie the Worke) we may sgiine 
 Giue to otir Tables tneate, fleepe to our Nights t 
 Fcee from our FeaRs,and Banquets bloody kniuet ; 
 Do faithful! Homage, and receiuc free Honors, 
 All which we pine for now. And this report 
 Hth fo erafpcrate their King, that hec 
 Prepares for fomc attempt of Warre. 
 
 Lrd. He did : and with an abfotute Sir.not I 
 The clowdy Meffenger tor nes me his backs, 
 And hums; as who fhould fay, you'! rue-thetitrx 
 That clogges me with this An(wer. 
 
 Ltvox. And thai well might 
 Aduife him to a Caution, t hold what difrance 
 His wifedome can prouide. Some holy Angell 
 Flye to the Court of England, and vnfold 
 His Meffage ere he come, that a fwift bleffing 
 May foone returne to this our (uttering Country, 
 Vnder a hand accurs'd. 
 
 Lvrd, He fend my Prayers with him. 
 
 And I the Miftrivofyour Charmes, 
 
 "he clofe contriuer of all harmes, 
 
 Was neuer cail'd to beare my pan, 
 
 )r (hew the glory of oar Art ? 
 
 \nd which is worfe, all yoa houe done 
 
 iath benebttc for a wayward Sonne, 
 Spightfun,ond wrathfull, who (as others do) 
 
 Louesforhis owne ends, not for you. 
 
 Jut maJte amends now ; Get you gon, 
 And at ihepit of Acheron 
 
 kleeteme i'th'Morning : thither he 
 Will come, to know his Dcftinie. 
 Your VefTels, and your Spels prouide, 
 YourCharmes,an<i euery thing befide ; 
 
 [am for th'Ayre: This night Ilefpend 
 
 /nto a difmsll/snd a Fatall end. 
 
 Great bufinefle moft be wrought ere Noom, 
 
 Vpon the Corner of the Moone 
 
 There hangs a vap'roas drop, profound, 
 
 lie catch it ere it come to ground ; 
 Andthatdiftill'dby Magick< Aights, 
 Shall raifefuchArtificiallSpriglus, 
 A* by the flrength of their illufion, 
 Shall draw him on to his Confufion. 
 
 He (hall fparne Fate, fcorne Death, &nd beare 
 
 fiis hopes "boue Wiiedome.Gracc.andFeate: 
 And you all know,Security 
 
 [sMottals cheerefi Enemie. 
 
 Hearke, I am caFI'd -my little Spin t fee 
 SitsinaFoggycloud.and ftayesforme. 
 
 I Come, let's make haft, (heel foone be 
 Backf againe. 
 
 Extuat. 
 
 Selena Sexta. 
 
 Lntx. My former Speeches, 
 Haue but hit your Thoughts 
 Which can interpret farther : Ooely I fay 
 Things haue bin ftrangc^ ; r borne. The gracious Dxxtat 
 Was pinied ofAftcbetb marry he was dead t 
 And the right valiant Banjia walk'd too late, 
 Whom you may (ay (if t pleafe you; FUo*> kUl'J, 
 For Fltaiii fled : Men moft not walke too late. 
 Wfio cannot want the thought, ho w monflrous 
 It was for Afitc/me t and for Dfn*/t*rtt 
 To kill their gracious Father ? Damned Fa&, 
 How ic did greeue M&bttb ) Did he not ftraight 
 In pious rage, the two delitvqur.nts teare, 
 That were theSlauesof drirkr,andthrallesoffleepe t 
 Was not that Nobly done? 1, and wifely too : 
 For 'twould haue aiiger'd tiny heart aliue 
 Tohearethcmendeny't. SothaiTfey, 
 He ha's borne all thing) well, and I do thinke, 
 That had be Dmtfitt Sonuet vnder his Key, 
 (As.and't pleafe Heauen he fhall not) t Sty ftiould finde 
 What 'twere to kit) a Father : So (hould F!<to*s. 
 Bat peace ; for from broad worde.and car.fc he fayl'd 
 Htspre&nceat the Tyrants Fe&ft, I heare 
 <JMacd*ft liues in difgracc. Str,can you te |f 
 
 Aftus Quortus. ScetiA Tnma. 
 
 Thtnder. Emtfr 
 
 I Thrice the brinded Cat hath mewjd. 
 
 a Thrice,and once the Hedge-Piggcvhin'4. 
 
 3 Harper aij, 'tis time, 'tis time, 
 
 I Round about the Caldron go i 
 In the poyfond EntraOes throw 
 Tod, that vndet cold ftone, 
 Dayes and Nights, ha's thirty ore : 
 Sweltred Venom fleeping got, 
 Boyle thoufitft i'th'charmedpot. 
 
 M, Double, double, toile and trouble ; 
 Fire burnc, and Cauldron bubble. 
 
 j Fillet of a Fenny Snike, 
 In the Cauldron boyle and bake : 
 Eye of Newt.andToeofFrocge, 
 Wooll of Bat, and Tongue ofDogge : 
 Adders Forke, and Bltndc-wormes Sting, 
 Li? ards Icgge, and Howlets wing ; 
 For aCharmeofpowtcfull trouble, 
 Like a Hell-broth, boyle and bubble. 
 
 x*. Double, double, toyle and trouble, 
 Fire burnt , and Cauldron bubble. 
 
 S Scale of Dragon. Tooth of Wolfe, 
 Witches Mummey, Maw.and Gulfe 
 Of the rauin'd fli Sea fhxkf : 
 Roote of Hemlocke, digg'd . 'ih'daike : 
 Liuer of Blafphemmg lew, 
 Gall ofGoaie. and SIippw ofYew, 
 Shuer'd in the Moones Ecclipfe : 
 
144- 
 
 Nofc ofTurke,nd Tartars lips : 
 Pinge: ofBirth-ft ran gled Babe, 
 Ditcb-dcliuer'd by a Drab, 
 Make (he Grewcll thick e, and (lab. 
 Adde thereto Tigers Chawdron, 
 For th'Ingredieoce of out Cawdron. 
 
 AIL Double, double, toyle sod trouble, 
 Fire burnc^nd Cauldron bubble. 
 
 a Coolek with aBaboones blood. 
 Then the Charme if firme and good. 
 
 Gittr HtC4t t 0d*e fiber three Vrttbtt. 
 
 UK. O well done : 1 commend your paints, 
 And eoery one (hall (hare i'th'gaioes : 
 And now about the Cauldron (ing 
 Life Elues and Fairies in a Ring, 
 facbanting all that you put in. 
 
 a By the pricking of my Th 
 Something wicked this way comes: 
 Open Lockes, who euer knockes. 
 
 Enter MMbetk. 
 
 M*l.Uo* now you fecret,black,& midnight Hags? 
 WhatisYyoudo? 
 
 AS. A deed without a name. 
 Mad. I coniure you, by that which you Profefle, 
 How ere you come to know it) anfwer me : 
 Though you vntye the Windes, and let them fight 
 Againft the Churches : Though the yefty Wes 
 Confound and fwallow Nauigation vp : 
 Though bladed Come be lodg'd.&s Trees blown downe, 
 "hough Caftles topple on their Warders beads : 
 Though Pallacetj and Pyramids do flopc 
 Their hpads to their Foundations: Though (he tteafure 
 >f Natures Germaine, tumble altogether, 
 :uen till dcftru&ou ficken : Anfwer me 
 Towhatlaskejou* 
 
 \ Demand. 
 3 Weel anfwer. 
 
 3 Say,if tb'hadft rather heare ir from our mouthcs, 
 Or from our Matters, 
 
 MM-(>. Call 'em: let me fee 'em. 
 I Powre in Sowes blood, that hath eaten 
 ler nine Farrow: Greaze that's fweaten 
 : rom the Murderers Gibbet, throw 
 mo the Flame. 
 
 AIL Come high or low. 
 
 by Selfe and Office deaftly (ho w. Tb**der-. 
 
 l . Apptrtuiett Armed HtttL 
 Aftcb. Tell me, thou vnknownepower. 
 
 r rieknoweshythooght: 
 are his fpecch, bat fay thou n 
 
 nought. 
 
 eware 
 
 e ware the Thane of Fife : diGnute me. Enough. 
 
 ;*/*. What ere thou art,for thy good caution,tbanks 
 Thon haft harp'd injr rcarc aright. But one wotd more. 
 
 i He will not be commanded : becre's another 
 More potent then the firft. 
 
 Had I three eares, Il'd heare tbee. 
 Be bloody, b<Jd,& refolute . 
 
 Laugh to (corne 
 
 sasiaj-- 1 ^-^*-! 
 
 Butyet He makeaffurance : double fure 
 And take a Bond of Fate ; thou (halt not Hue 
 That I may tell pale-hearted Feare, it lie j j ' 
 And Qeepe in fpight of Thunder. 
 
 Thunder 
 
 > , 
 
 What is this, that rifcs like the iffue of a King, 
 And weares vpon his Baby .brow, the round 
 And top of Soueraignty ? 
 
 Alt. Liften. but fpeake not too't. 
 
 j Aft*. Be Lyon metled, P roud,and take no care: 
 Who chafes, who ftcrs, or where Confpirers are : 
 Mtchtk (hall neuer vanqnifh'd be, rntill 
 Great Byrnam Wood, tohighDunfmane Hill 
 Shall come againft him. Defend 
 
 Ml. That will neuer bee: 
 Who can imprefle the Forreft, bid the Trrc 
 Vnfixe hi* earth-bound Root ? Sweet boadroents .rood 
 Rebellion dead, rife neuer til) the Wood 
 OfByrnan rife, and our high pUc'd MuM 
 Shall hue the Leafe of Nature,payhii breath 
 To time, and mortal! Cufiome. Yet my Hart 
 Throbs to know one thing : Tel! me, if your Art 
 Can tell fo much : Shall Bv,<pu>\ jffue eacr 
 Reign in this Kingdome ? 
 
 All. Seeketoknownomore. 
 
 Mtcb. Iwillbe&tiified. Deny me this, 
 And an eternall Curfe fall on you : Let me know.! 
 Why finkes thatqaldr6n/& what noife is thi,? 
 
 i Shew. 
 3 Shew. 
 
 All. Shew his Eyes .aiidgreeue his Hart, 
 Come like (hadowes, fo depart. 
 
 M*cb. Thou art too like the Spirit of 3**pr. Down 
 Thy Crowne do's feare mine Eye-Sals. And thy haire 
 Thou other Gold-bound -brow, is like the firft : 
 A third, is like the former. Filthy Hagges, 
 Why do you (hew me this? - A fourth? Start eye ! 
 What will the Line fir etch out to'th crackeof Doome? 
 Another yet ? Afeauenth?Jlefeenoroorc: 
 And yet the eight appeares, who bcares a glafle, 
 Which (hewes me many more : and foroc I fee, 
 That two-fold Balle*, and trcbble Scepters carry. 
 Horrible fight : Now I fee 'tis true, 
 For the Blood-bolter'd BOKJHO fmiles ponmr, 
 And points at them for hi*. What? is this fo ? 
 
 I ISir,allthisisfo. But why 
 Stands UtorfA thus anuxedly ? 
 Come Sifters, chme we yp hb fprights. 
 And (bew thebeft of our delights. 
 He Charme the Ayre ^ giue a found, 
 While you perforate your Antique round : 
 Thai this great King may kindly fay. 
 Our duties, did his welcome pay*. 
 
 Where are they ? Gone r 
 L et this pemitious houre, 
 Stand aye accorfed jn the Kalender. 
 Coinc in, without there. Ester Ltrwx. 
 
 What's yocr Graces wUU 
 
Saw you eheWeyard Sifters > 
 Len OX . No my Lord. 
 M*cl>. Came they not by you? 
 Line*. No indeed my Lord. 
 Mack. Infeaed b e the Ayre whereon they ride, 
 And damn'd all thofc that tf oft than. I did heare 
 Tks galloppmg of Horfc. Who was't came by ? 
 
 two or three my Lord,thac bring you word : 
 fled to England. 
 . Fled to England? 
 Lea. I, my good Lord. 
 
 ack. Time, thou anricipat'fi my dread erpbh: 
 ighty purpofe neuer is o'rc-tooke 
 
 The flighty purpoic neuer is o rc-tooKe 
 
 Vnlefie the deed go with it. From this moment, 
 
 The very firftlings of my heart (hail be 
 
 The firftlings of my hand. And euen now 
 
 To Crown 
 
 The Calrl. 
 
 Seize vpon Fife; giue to th'edge o'thSword 
 
 His Wife, his Babes.and all vnfortunate Souk* 
 
 That trace him in his Line. No boafting like a Foole, 
 
 This deed He do, before this purpofe coole, 
 
 But no more fight*. Where are thef Gentlemen ? 
 
 Come bring me where they are. Extmt 
 
 ings or my iiJiiu. rum cucn now 
 
 ; n my thoughts with ASs-be it thoght 8c done: 
 le otAfacJuff, I will furprize. 
 
 Scena Sccunda. 
 
 frtfe. What had hedone,tomakehim By the Land? 
 7(offe. You muft haue patience Madam. 
 Wtfe. He had none : 
 
 lis flight was madnefle: when our A&ioas do not, 
 Our feares do make vs Traitors. 
 
 Rtffe. You know not 
 Whether it was his wifedoroe,or his feare. 
 
 ttfe. Wifedom? to leaue his wife,ro leaue his Babes, 
 rtis Manfion.and his Titles, in a place 
 From whence himfelfe do's flye? He loues v* not, 
 He wants the naturall touch. For the poore Wren 
 [The rooft diminstiue of Birds) will fight, 
 Her yong ones in her Neft.againft the Owle : 
 All is theFesre, and nothing is the Loue ; 
 As link i the Wifedome, where the flight 
 So run esagainftallreafon. 
 l^ffe. My deereft Cooz, 
 
 I pray you fchooleyour felfe. But for your Husband 
 He i 3 Noble, Wife, Iudictous,and beft knowes 
 The fits o'th'Seafon. I dare not fpcake much further, 
 But croell are the times, when we are Traitors 
 And do not know our fcloes : when we hold Rumor 
 From what we feare, yet tnow not what we fearc, 
 But floace vpon a wilde and violent Sea 
 Each way, and moue. I take my leaue of you: 
 Shall not belong but He be heete againc : 
 Things at the Worft witl ceafe,or elie climbe vpward, 
 To what they were before. My pretty Cofuie, 
 Eltfling vpon you. 
 
 trife. Fathet'd he is. 
 Anrfyet hcc's Fsther-leJTe. 
 
 Ttyfr. I am fo much a Foote,fliou!d I ftay Itmget 
 It would he my difgrace, and your difcomfort. 
 I take my leaue at once, 
 
 Vifi. Sina, your Fathers dead, 
 And what will youdonow?How will youliuef 
 
 Son. As Birds do Mother. 
 
 If iff. What with Wormes.andFlyes? 
 
 Sen. WkhwhatIgetJmeane,andfodotbey 
 
 j^. PooreBird, 
 
 Thou'dft neuer Feare the Net, nor Li me. 
 The Pitfall, nor the Gin. 
 
 sea. Why fhould I Mother? 
 Poore Birds they are not fet for : 
 My Father is not dead for all your faying. 
 
 trfi. Yes^ieisdead: 
 How wilt thou do for a Father ? 
 
 San. Nay how will you do for a Husband ? 
 
 Wife. WhylcanbuymetwentyatanyMarket. 
 
 Sen. Then you! by 'em to fellagaine. 
 
 Wife. Thou fpeak'flwithaU thy wk; 
 And yet I'faith with wit enough for thee. 
 
 So*. Was my Father a Traitor, Mother ?i 
 
 Wife. I, that he was 
 
 Son. What is a Traitor? 
 
 Wife. Why one that fweares.and lyes. 
 
 Son. AndbeaJlTraitors,thatdofo 
 
 Vife. Euery one that do's fo, is a Traitor, 
 And muft be hang'd. 
 
 Sm. And muft they all be hang'd, that fwcar and Jye ? 
 
 U-'ife. Euery one. 
 
 Sa. Who muft hang them * 
 
 frfi. Wby.thehoneftmen. 
 
 Sen. Then the Liars and Swearers are Fools:for there 
 arc Lyars and Swearers enow, to beate the honeft men, 
 and hang vp them. 
 
 Wife. Now God helpe thee, poors Monkie .- 
 But how wilt thou do for a Father ? 
 
 Son. If he were dead, youl'd weepeforhim : if you 
 would not, it were a good figne, that 1 fhould quic.HeJy 
 hauea new Father. 
 
 trift. Poore pratler,how thou calk'ft ? 
 Eater a Meffengsr. 
 
 /We/'Blcfle you faire Dme: I am not TO you known, 
 Though in your fiate of Honor 1 am perfect; 
 I doubt fome danger do's approach you necrcly. 
 If you witl take a homely mans aduice, 
 Be not found hcene ; ^ence with your little ones 
 To fright you thus. Me thinkes I 3m too fauagc: 
 To do worfc to you were fell Cruelty, 
 Which is too nie your perfon. Heaucn preferueyoa, 
 I dare abide no longer. xn Meffnftr 
 
 Wif<. Whether fhould I flye? 
 I haue done no harme. But I remember now 
 I am in this earthly world : where to do haime 
 Is often laudable, to do good fometime 
 Accounted dangerous folly. Why then (alas) 
 Do I put vp chat womanly defence, 
 To fay I haue done no harme? 
 What are tbeie faces? 
 
 Enter Munkerert. 
 Mur. Where is your Husband ? 
 ** } ^P 6 in n<> Pl fo vnfanftified, 
 Wheie (ueh as thou may*fl finde him. 
 
 Mar. He's a Traitor. 
 
 Son. Thou H/ft thou (Wge-ear'd Villainc. 
 M*r. What you Egge? 
 Yong fry of Treachery t 
 
 S.. He ha'skUl'd me Mother 
 Run way I pray you. 
 
Selena Tma. 
 
 Mai. Let v fecke out feme defolat* (hade, ft there 
 Wcepc our fad bolbmes empty. 
 
 \JHaei. Let vs rather 
 
 Hold fait the mortall Sword : and like good men, 
 Bcfrride our downfall Birthdome : each new Momc, 
 New Widdowes howIe,DcwOrphanscry,new forowc* 
 Strike hcaucn on the face, that it refounds 
 As If it felt with Scotland, and yell'douc 
 Like Syllable of Dolour. 
 
 Mai. What I beteeue, He waile 
 What know, beleeue ; and what I can redrefle, 
 As I (hll find* the time to friend 1 1 wiU 
 What you haae fpoke, it may be fo perchance. 
 This Tyrant, whofe fole name blifters our tongues, 
 Was once thought honed : you haue lou'd him well, 
 -le hath not touch'd you yet. I am yong,but (omethtng 
 You may difcerae ot him through me, and wifcdotne 
 fo offer vp a weake,poorc innocent Lacobc 
 T'af pcafc an angry God. 
 
 lam not treacherous. 
 
 A good and venuoas Nature rnay recoy It 
 fn an Imperial! charge. But I (hail crane your pardon : 
 That which you are, my thoughts cannot tranfpofe ; 
 Angel* are bright flill, though the bright eft fell. 
 Though all things foule, would wear the browsof grace 
 Vet Grace muft ftill iookc fo. 
 
 Mjcd. 1 haue loft my Hopes. 
 
 Mate. Perchance cucn there 
 Where I did finde my doubts. 
 Why in that rawneue left you Wifc.and Cbilde? 
 Thofc precious Motiues, thofe fttong knots of Love, 
 Without leaue-taking. I prav you, 
 Let nor my lealouCcs, be your Dishonors, 
 But mine ownc Safeties :you may be rightly tuft, 
 Whaieoerlfhallthinke. 
 
 MM<L Bieed, bleed poore Country, 
 GreatTyirany.lay thou thy bafii fure, 
 For goodncfTe dare not check thee : wear ^ thy wrongs, 
 The Title, is afear'd. Far thec well Lord, 
 I would not be the Villaine that thou think'ft, 
 For the whole Space that's in the TyranuGrafpe, 
 And the rich Eaft to boot. 
 
 JHal. Be not offended: 
 I fpeake not ar in absolute feare of yon : 
 I thinkc our Country finkes beneath the jroake, 
 I twcepc,it bleeds, and each new day a gafl 
 It added to her wounds. I tbinke withaU, 
 There would be hand's vplifted in my right: 
 And heere from gracious England haue I offer 
 Of goodly thousands. But for all this, 
 When Ifliall creadc vpon the Tyrants head, 
 Or we ii on my Sword } yet my poorc Country) 
 Shall huf more v icei then it had before* 
 More ruffes'. and more I uodry wzycs then euer^j 
 By him thn (tall fucceede.. 
 
 Md. Whatftiouldbebe? 
 
 M*t, It is my fdic I rncane : in whom I kocw 
 All thtr particulars of Vice fo grafted, 
 
 That when they fhallbe opcn'd, blacke Mtcktii 
 Will feeme as pure as Snow, and the poore State 
 Efleerr.e him as a Lambe, being compar'd 
 With my confintleffc harmei. 
 
 Mat*. Not in the Legion* 
 Ofborrid Hell, can come aDiuell more damn'd 
 In euiis, to top TAachtb. 
 
 TAal* I grant him Bloody, 
 Luxurious, Auaricious, Falfe, Dece'ufull, 
 Sodaine, Malicious, fmacking of euery finne 
 That ha's a name. But there's no botiome.none 
 In toy Voloptuoufnefle : Your Wiues.your Daughters, 
 Your Matrons, and your Maidcs, could not fill vp 
 The Cefterne oftny Luft,and my Defire 
 All continent Impediments would ore-bearei 
 That did oppofe my will. BeittiA/^^ri, 
 Then fuch an one to reigne. 
 
 Dfatd, Boundlefle intemperance 
 In Neture i$ a Tyranny : 1 1 hath beene 
 Th'vnt irnely emptying of the happy Throne, 
 And fall of many Kings. But fearc not yet 
 To take vpon you what is yours : you may 
 Conuey your pleafures in a Ipacious plenty, 
 And yet fcemeco\d.- Thctimeyotimay fohoodwinke 
 We haue w \lling Dames enough : there cannot be 
 That Vulture In you, to <!cuoure fo many 
 As will toGrcatnefle dedicate rhemfelues, 
 Finding it fo mciinde. 
 
 Mel With (his, there growcs 
 In my moft ill-compos d ArTction,fuch 
 A ttanchleffe Auarice, that wete I King, 
 I should cut off the Nobles for their Lands, 
 Dcfire his Jewels, and thisothers Houfe, 
 And my more-hauing, would be as aSawce 
 To make roe hunger more, that I fbould forge 
 Quarrels vniutt agair.fi the Good and Loyall, 
 Defraying them for wealth. 
 
 Mttcd. ThisAoarice 
 
 flickes deeper : growcs with more pernicious roote 
 Then Summer-fceming Luft : and it hath bin 
 The Sword of our flame Kings : yet do not feare, 
 Scotland hathFoyfoos, to fill vpyour will 
 Of your meere Owne. All ihefecrc portable. 
 With other Grace* weigh'd. 
 
 Mai. But 1 haue none. The King- becoming Grace?, 
 AsIu(tice,Verity,Temp'rance,Stabtene(re, 
 Bounty, Perfcuerance, Mercy, Lowlineffe, 
 Druotion, Patience, Courage, Fortitude, 
 I haue no rellifti of them, but abound 
 In ihcdiuifion of each feuerall Crime, 
 Adding it many wayes. N ay ,had I powre, I ihould 
 Pourc the fweet M like of Concord,tnto Hell, 
 Vprorc the vniuerfall peace, confound 
 AH vnityon earth. 
 
 Macd. O Scotland, Scotland. 
 
 Md. I f fuch a one be fit to gouerne, fp eake : 
 lamaslhauefpoken. 
 
 MM. fit togouern?No not to line. O Natid miferablt! 
 With an vntitled Tyrant, bloody Sceptred, 
 When (hair thou fee thy wholforRe dayeragaine? 
 Since that the uocfl Iffueofthy Throne 
 By his owne Interdiction ftandi accuft, 
 And do't blafpheme his breed? Thy Royall Father 
 Was a moA Sainted.King : the Queene that bore tbee, 
 Ofrner vpon her kp*, then on her feet, 
 Fare thee well, 
 
 Thefe 
 
TheTwefa of tZMtcktk. 
 
 M-7 
 
 Thefc fcuils thou rep eat '<> vpon thy folte, 
 4ath banifh'd me from Scotland. O my Breft, 
 Thy hope ends heere. 
 
 tYa/. /!/*<&#; this NoWepafTKM* 
 [Ihilde of integrity, hith from my foule 
 Wip'd the blacke Scruples, rcconcil'd my thoughts 
 To thy good Truth, <tnd Honor. Diuclhfh (JM*cbcih t 
 Jy rainy of thefe traine*, hath fought to win me 
 nto his power : and modcrt Witcdome pluckes me 
 : r om oueT-credulous haft . but Gad aboue 
 lc between* theeand me; Foreuennow 
 put my felie to thy Dirt&ion, and 
 Vnfpcake mine owne detraction. Heere abiure 
 The taints.and b!ams I laidc vpon my lelte, 
 For ftrangers to my Nature. I am yet 
 nknowne to Woman, neuer was forfwcrne, 
 carfely hauc coucted what was mine ownc . 
 At no rime broke my Filth, would not betray 
 The Deuill to hi Fellow, and delight 
 No Icrfc in truth then life. My firrHjJfefpeaVing 
 Waa this vpon my feife. What I am miry 
 
 thine, and my poore Countries to command : 
 Whither indeed, before they heereapptoj ch 
 Old Seyward with ten thoufand warlike meq 
 Already at a point, wa&fming foorth : 
 sJow wee'l together, and thf chanc* of goodncfle 
 Je like our warranted Quarrell. Why are you flent ? 
 
 Macd Soch welcome, and vnwekom things at once 
 Tis hard to reconcile. 
 
 Enter a D oft r 
 
 Mai. Well, more anon. Comes the King forth 
 I pray you? 
 
 cS. I Sit : there are a crew of wretched Soule* 
 That ftay his Cure : their malady conumces 
 The great afiay of Art, But at his touch. 
 Such fanfttty hath Hcauen giuen his hind, 
 They prefently amend. Exit. 
 
 Mai. IthankeyouDoaor. 
 MM*. What's the Difeafe hemeanes ? 
 Mai. Tiscall'dtheEuil!. 
 A mof\ myvaculout worke in this good King, 
 Which often fince my heere remainc in England, 
 I hauc feene him do : Hovw he folicites heauen 
 Hstnfelfc beflknowcs: but ftrangcly viBtcd people 
 Allfwolneand Vlccrous.pittifoli totheeyc, , 
 The meete difpaire of Surgery , he cures. 
 Hanging a golden ftampe about their necket, 
 Put on with holy Prayers, and 'tisfpoken 
 To the fucceeding Royalty r>e leaues 
 The healing Benediction. With this ftrangc venue, 
 He hath a heauenly guiftof Prophefie, 
 And fundry Blefling hang about his Throne, 
 Thatfpeake him full of Grace. 
 
 Eater Rojfe. 
 
 Macd. See who comes heere. 
 MA!C. My Countryman : bat yet 1 know him not 
 Meed. My encr gentle Cozen.welcome hither. 
 Male. 1 know in> now. Good God betimes terr.oue 
 The mean thatjnakes vs Strangers.* 
 foffif Sir, Amen. 
 
 Macd. Stands Scotland where it did? 
 Rtfle. Alas poore Countrey, 
 Almoft affraid to know it felfe. It cannot 
 BeciU'd our Mother, but ourGraue ; where nothing 
 But who knowes nothing, ii once feene to fmile: 
 Wbce fighes.and groans,and ft\rieks ihac rent the ay:e 
 
 Are mode, not mark'd : Whrc violent forrow fVemes 
 
 A Modern* cxcafie : Th Deedmans knell, 
 
 Is there fcarie ask'd for who, ard good mens liucs 
 
 Expire before the Flowers in their Caps, 
 
 Dying, or ere rhey fickcn . 
 
 Mjcd. Oh Relation; too nice ,and yet too true. 
 Male. What's the ne weft griefe ? 
 Tfy/t. That of an boures age.doth hi He the fpeahjr, 
 Each oiinute teemes anew one. 
 M*cd. Howdo'cmyWifef 
 Refe. Why well. 
 iJMacd. And all my Children? 
 Rf>. Well too. 
 
 Macd. The Tyrant ha's not batter 'd at their peace ? 
 ^<^.No,they were wel at peace,when I did lea ue 'em 
 Mcd Be not a niggard of your fpctch: Howgos't? 
 Rfi. When I came hither ro tranfport the Tydings 
 Which I haue heauily borne, thtre ran a Rumour 
 Of many wotthy Ftllowes, rhat were out. 
 Which was to my beJeeftwitnefr the rather, 
 For that I faw the Tyrants Power a-foor, 
 Now is the time of hclpe . /our eye in Scotland 
 Would create Soldiour; , make our women fight, 
 To doffe their dire diftrefles. 
 Male. Bee't their comfort 
 
 We are comming thither : Gracious England hath 
 Lent vs good Stywvd, and ten thoufand men, 
 An older, and a better Souldier, none 
 That Chriftendome giues out. 
 
 RafTe. Would 1 could anfwer 
 This comfort with the like. But I haue words 
 That would be how I'd out in thedefert ayre, 
 Where hearing fhould not laich thern- 
 
 <JMacd. Wliar concerne they, 
 The gencrall caufe, or is it a Fec-griefe 
 Duf to fome fingle breft ? 
 
 Rtiffe. No minde that's honcft 
 But in it (nares iome woe, though the maine part 
 Pertaines to you alone. 
 M*cd. If it be mine 
 Keepe it not from me, quickly let me haue it. 
 
 RtJJe. Let not your eares difpife my tongue for euer 
 Which fhall pofieife them with the heauieft found 
 That euer yet they heard. 
 
 Macd. Humh : 1 guerTe at it. 
 Roffe. Yout Caflle is furpnz'd : your Wife.and Babes 
 Sauagcly fbughter'd : To relate th manner 
 Were on the Quarry of the(e rmirrher'd Deere 
 To adde the death of you. 
 
 Male. Mercifull Heauen: 
 What man, ne're pull yom hat vpon your browes : 
 Giue I'OITOW words ; the griefe that do's not fpeake, 
 Whifpers the o're-fraught heart, and bids it break t. 
 MM. My Children i oo? 
 Ro. Wifc,Children,Seruants k all that could be found 
 Macd. And I muft be from thencePM y wife kil'd too 
 Rtfe. Ihauefald. 
 Male. Be comforted. 
 
 Let's make vs Med'cines of our great Reuenge, 
 .To cure this deadly greefe. 
 
 ^Matd. He ha'j no Children. All my pretty ones ? 
 Did you fzy All ? Oh Hell-Kite ? All ? 
 What, Alt my pretty Chickens, and their Damme 
 Atonefdlfwbope? 
 
 Male. Difput* itlikeaman. 
 Macd. Khalldofo: 
 
 Nn i Bu 
 
148 
 
 The Tra?&/if of ^Macbeth. 
 
 But I mutt alfo feelc ic at a man ; 
 
 I cannot but remember fuch things were 
 
 That were moft precious to cnc . Did heauen looke on, 
 
 And would noc take their pm ? Smfull Mocdnff, 
 
 They were all ftrookc for thcc i Ntught that I am, 
 
 Wot for their owoc dementi, but for mine 
 
 Fell {laughter on their foulcs : Hcaocn reft them now. 
 
 Mai. Be this the Whetttoneofyour fword, let gnefe 
 Conuert to anger: blunt not the heart.enrage it. 
 
 Trincd. 1 could play the woman with mine eyes, 
 And Braggart with my tonpue. But gentle Heaucns, 
 Cm (hart all intermifTton : Front to Front, 
 Bring thou this Fiendx>fScodand, and my felfe 
 Within my Swords length fet rum, if he fcape 
 Heauen forgiue him too. 
 
 Mat. This time goes manly : 
 Come go we to the King, our Power is ready, 
 Our lacke is nothing but our leaue. iJMacbctb 
 Is ripe for fhak ing, and the Powres abooe 
 Put on their inftrumcnts : Receiue what cheere you may, 
 The Night is long, that neuer findcs the Day. Extum 
 
 Aftus Quwtus. Scena Trim A. 
 
 EntiraDettfrofPhjjickf, and 
 
 Gtntlniotn**. 
 
 eft. I haue too Nights watch'd with you, but can 
 >erceiue no truth jn your report. When wasic fheclafl 
 walk'df 
 
 Gent. Since hisMaicfty went into the Field, I haue 
 eene her rife from her bed, throw her Night-Gown yp- 
 >on her, volocke her Cloffet s take foorth paper, folde 1 1, 
 vrite vpon't, icad it, afterwards Sealc i:, and *g:me re- 
 urnetobed ; yet all this while ma moft faftflcepe. 
 
 ftt. A great perturbation in Nature, toreceyueat 
 once the benefit of deep, and do the effects of wstching. 
 in this flumbry agnation, bcfidcs her walking, and other 
 6hiall performances, what (at any time) haue you heard 
 her fay? 
 
 Cent. That Sir.which I will not report after her. 
 
 Doil. You may to me, and 'tis moft meet you fhotild. 
 
 Get. Neither to you, nor any one, hauing nowitneffe 
 toconfirme my fpeech. Eater Ladj.with a Ttptr. 
 
 Lo you, heere (he comet : This is her very guife,and vp- 
 on my life faft afleepe : obferue her,ftand dole. 
 
 D*S. How came the by that light? 
 
 Cent. Why ic flood by her : (he ha't light by her con- 
 inually, 'tis her command. 
 
 Dti, You fee her eyes are open. 
 
 Gen:. ] but their fenfe are (hut. 
 
 Doff. What is it fhe do's now r 
 Looke how the rubbes her hands. 
 
 Cent. ItisanatcurtonVd action with her, to feemc 
 hui w jfhing her hands : 1 haue known* her continue in 
 his a quarter of an howe. 
 
 Lad. Yetheere'safpot. 
 
 Dft. Heark.Oie fpezk*. I will fet down* what ccHBei 
 iromher,to fatisfie my rcmetnbraoce the more ftrongly. 
 
 La Out damned fpot : out I fay. One :Two : Why 
 iben 'tis time to doo't : Hell Is murky. Fye,my Lord.fie, 
 a Souldiet ,and tfe a r'd? whatneed we feare?who knowes 
 vhen none can call our powre to accoropt : yet who 
 
 would haue thought the olde man to haue had f 
 blood in him. 
 
 Doil Dovoumarkethat? 
 
 LujVTheThaoeof F.fc, had a wife : where i 
 What will thefc hands ne re becleane i No more o'ehai 
 my Lord,noraoteo'that : you mane all with this fta. 
 ting. 
 
 Z)3. Go too, go too: 
 You haue knowne what you (houid oot. 
 
 Gent. She ha't fpoke what fhee fhould not, I ain fmc 
 of that: Heauen knowes what (he ha's knowne. 
 
 La. Heerc's the fmcHcfihe blood Hill : all the per- 
 fumes of Arabia will not fwecttn this little hand. 
 Oh, oh, oh. 
 
 Dtft. What a figh i there? The hart is Corely charg'<J t 
 
 Gent. I would oot haue fuch e heart iomy boforoe, 
 for the dignity of the whole body. 
 
 Drfl. WeH,well,well. 
 
 Gent. PrayGoditbefir. 
 
 Dc#. This difeafcls beyond my praftife r yet I hsue 
 knowne thole which bauc walkt in their fleep.who haue 
 dyed holily in their beds. 
 
 L*d. Walt your hands, put on your Nigbt-Gowne, 
 looke not fo pale : I ted you yet sgaine Baxqiu's buried j 
 hefannotcomeouton'sgraue. 
 
 Deft. Euen fo ? 
 
 Lady. To bed, to bed : there's knocking u the gace 
 Come.come, come, come, giuc me your hand : What'i 
 done, cannot be vndonc. To bed/o bed, to bed. 
 
 D0. Will (he go now to bed? 
 
 Gent. Directly. 
 
 DR. Foule whifp'ringt are abroad: vrumaral! deeds 
 Do breed vftnatutall troubles : mfcfted mindes 
 To their deafepillowej will difcharge their Seaeti: 
 More needs (he the Diume, then the Phy fiuan : 
 God.God foreme vsall. Looke after her, 
 R emoue from her the meanes of all annoyance, 
 And ftillkeepe eyes vpon her : So goodnight, 
 My mmde fhe ha's mated, and anazz'd my (igbu 
 \ ihmke^but dare no{ fpeake. 
 
 Gent. Goodnight good Doctor. fxeans. 
 
 Scena Secunda. 
 
 Drum aid Coloitri. Enter Me*teth 
 slug HI } L*nox- t Soldiers. 
 
 Afent .The Englifh powre is neere.Ied on by Mdcotm, 
 His Vnkle Sejvard, and the good Maednff. 
 TRcuenges burne in them : for their deere csufes 
 Would to the bleeding, and the grim Alarme 
 Excite the mortified man. 
 
 A*g. NccreByruanwood 
 Shall we well meet then>,that way are they comming 
 
 Cab. Who knowes if CHntttem be with hit brother? 
 
 Lea. For certaineSir,he isnot :]haueaFiJe 
 Of all the Gentry ; there is Srjvardi Sonne, 
 And many vnruSe youths, that euen now 
 Protcft their firft of Manhood. 
 
 Mit. What do's the Tyrant. 
 
 Catb. Great Dunfinane he flrongly Fonifies : 
 Some fay hee's road : Others, that Jefler hate him, 
 DO call it valiant Fury , but for cenaiue 
 
 He 
 
J4P. 
 
 rie cannot buckle h>$ diftempefd cauie 
 
 rV:thtn the belt ofRule. 
 Aug. Now do's he feele 
 
 iis fecrct Mutthers ftkkmgoo his hands, 
 Now minutely Rcuoltt vpbraid hit Faith-brcaffh : 
 
 fhofe he commands, cio'je onely in command, 
 Nothing in ioue : Now do's he feele his Tide 
 
 Jang loofc about him, like a Giants Robe 
 Vpoo a dwarfifh Theefc. 
 
 Me*t. Who then (hall blame . 
 Hi; pefter'd Senfcstorecoyle.and ftart, 
 When all that is within him, do't condemns 
 
 t felfe, for being there. 
 Cath. Well, march we on, 
 
 To giue Obedience, where 'tis truly ow'd : 
 McetwetheMed'cineofthefukly Weale, 
 And with him pours we ia oor Countries purge, 
 
 iachdropofvs. 
 
 Lemex. Or Co much as it necdes, 
 
 To dew the Soaeraignc Flower,and drowne the Weeds: 
 Make we our March coward* Birnan . 
 
 Scana Tertia. 
 
 fater Mactetb, 'D&vr. 
 
 Bring me no more Reports ,let them flye all : 
 Till Byrnane wood remoue to Dunfiruae, 
 I cannot taint with Feare. What's che Boy iJMaltolmt { 
 Was he not borne of woman t The Spirus that know 
 All mortal! Coofcqueoces,haue pronounc'd me thtis-. 
 : ere not Af4ctetb t oowa that's borne of woman 
 Shall ere haue power vpon the. Thw fly falfe Thanes-, 
 And mingle with the Eoglifh Epicures, 
 The osinde I fway by, and the heart I beare, 
 Shall neuer fagge with doobt, nor (hake with fare. 
 
 Trtediuell damne thee blacke.thca creaovfac'd Loone. 
 Where got'ft tboatbatGooreaooke. 
 
 Ser- There Is centhoofand- 
 
 Most. GeefeVtllame? 
 
 Ser. Souidiers Sir. 
 
 Mjck, Go pricke thy face, and euer-tQd thy feare 
 Thoo Lilly.liuer'd Boy. What Soldiers, PMC h> 
 Death of thy Soule, thofe Linoen dieeket of thine 
 Are CounUiiers tofearc. What Soldiers Wruy-face 1 
 
 Ser. The Eogti (h Force,fo pleaie you* 
 
 Mack, Take thy face hence. 5?f<m, 1 am fick at hart, 
 When I behold : &?te.Ifay,tbu pnfh 
 Will clieere me euer, or d&cate me now. 
 1 hauehu'd long enough . my way of lif 
 lifalneintotbe Seare.the/cllow Lea/e, 
 And that which (hould accompany Old-Agf, 
 As Honor, Loue.Obedicnce, Tjoopes of Friends, 
 I muft not looke co hue : but in their ftecd, 
 Curfes.notlowd butdeepe, Mouth-honor, breath 
 Which the pcore hear: would fame deny ,and darenot. 
 
 Enter Sytoa. 
 Ser. WKt'$ your grzaous pleafure ? 
 UMvb. What Newes more? 
 Srr. All i confirm'd my Lord,which was reported. 
 ^fo-. lie fight .till rrom my bones ,my flefn be hackt 
 
 Giu me ray Armor. 
 
 Sep. Tis not needed yet. 
 
 Moeb. He pot it on: 
 
 Send out noe Horfcs, *kinc the Country round, 
 Hang thofe that talke of Feare. Giue me naine Armor : 
 How do's your Patient, DoSor ? 
 
 2>o#. NotfofickcmyLord, 
 As (he is troubled with thicke-coiBTnia Fancies 
 That keepe her from her reft. 
 
 Most. Care of that: 
 
 Can'fc thoa not Miniflr r co a mirfde difeas'd, 
 Plucke from the Memory a rooted Sorrow, 
 Raze out the written troubles of the Braine, 
 And with fome fweet Obliuious Antidote 
 Cleanfc the (tufrt bofome, of that pcriUoas flufre 
 Which weighei pon the heart ? 
 
 Z)3. Therein the Patient 
 Muftromiftcrtoh.mfdfe. 
 
 Mast. Throw Phyficke to the Dogs, 1 Ic noneofu. 
 Come, pot mine Armour on t gioe me my Strffe s 
 SejHM, fend out : Doftor, the Than e flye from me: 
 Come fir, difpatch. If thou eould'ft Doaor. cflA 
 The Water of my Latd. finde her Difeafe, 
 And purge it to a found and priftjue Health, 
 I would applaud thee to the very Eccho, 
 Thac (hould applaud againe. PuU't offlfajr, 
 What Rubarb, Cyme, or wbat Porgotiue drugge 
 WouW fcowre thefc Eoglift hence : hear-ft } of them? 
 
 D&. I my good Lord : your Roy all Preparation 
 Makes vs heart fometbirg. 
 
 Mfct. Bringita'teTme: 
 I will not be aSraid of Death and Bane, 
 Till Biraane Forreft come to Dunfioane. 
 
 T>St. Were I from Dunfinane a 
 Profit againe Qioald hardly draw me hecye. 
 
 Scena Quarta. 
 
 Seyitxrds 5w, Afertetb, Catbntt, 
 
 Mate. Cofins.I hope the dayes aitoeereat hand 
 That Chambers will be faf e. 
 
 Maa. We doubt h nothing. 
 
 Sv. What wood is this before vs ? 
 
 Mm. The wood ofBjraaoe. 
 
 M*lf. Let euerySouWier hew him downe a Bough. 
 And bear't before him, thereby (ball we ftudow 
 The numbers of our Hoaft, and make difcooery 
 Errc in report of vs. 
 
 Sold. Itfhallbedone. 
 
 5yw. We Uarne no other, but the confident Tyrant 
 Kcepcs ftill m Dun(inane,and will indore 
 Oot fettingdowne befor'r. 
 
 Male. Tis hit roaine hope : 
 For where there is aduantage to be ginen, 
 Both more and leife haue giuen him the Reoolt, 
 And n*ne feme with him, but conftrained things, 
 WhoO hcans are abfent too. 
 
 <_Mjcd. LetoutiuftCenfures 
 AtKod the troeeuent, and put we on 
 
 _ nn > _ Induffrlotg 
 
TheTrtge&e ^ ^Macbeth. 
 
 Corne^ coward Dunfinane. ArnTC,Arme,and one, 
 
 If this which be auouches, do'j appearc, 
 
 There is nor flying hence, nor tarrying here. 
 
 I 'ginne to be a-weary of the Sun, 
 
 And wifli th'eftate o'th'world werenow vndon. 
 
 Ring the Alarum Bell, blow Winde, come wr acke, 
 
 Atleaft wee'l dye with Harneffe on our backe. Ext 
 
 
 
 InduftriouiSoulA'erfnip. 
 
 Sy. The cime approaches, 
 That will with due decifion make vs know 
 Wnat we (hall fay we haue,aod what we owe : 
 Thought! fpecuUtiue, their vnfure hopes relate, 
 But ceruioe iffue, flroakes muft arbknte. 
 Towards which.aduance the watre. m*f marching 
 
 Scena Qutnta. 
 
 Eater M4cktb t Sejt*,&Somldiers, milk, 
 Dnmmtd Cohort. 
 
 . Hang out our Banners on theoutward wall*, 
 The Cry is (till, they come ; our Caftles ftrength 
 Will laugh a Siedge to fcorne : Heere Ice them lye, 
 Till Famine and the Ague eate them vp : 
 Were they not forc'd with thofc that fhould bcour, 
 We might haue met them darefull, beard to beard , 
 And beate them backward home. What is that noyfc? 
 A Cry within ef Women. 
 
 Sey. It is the cry of women, my good Lord. 
 
 Afacb. \ haue almoft forgot the cafte of Feare*: 
 The time ha's beene, my fences would haue cool'd 
 To heare a Nigbt-ftuieke, and my Fell ofhaire 
 Would ae a dilmall Treaufe towze, and ftif re 
 As life were in't. I haue fupc full with horrors, 
 Direnerte familiar to my flaugtuerous thoughts 
 Cannot once ftt me. Wherefore was that cry ? 
 
 Sej. The Queene (my Lord) is dead. 
 
 Mteh. She fhould haue dy'de thereafter ; 
 There would haue beene a time for fuch a word.: 
 To morrow, and to morrow, and to morrow, 
 Creepes in this petty pace from day to day, 
 To the Ufl Syllable of Recorded time : 
 And all our yeftcrdayes, haue lighted Fooles 
 The way to dufty death. Out, out, breefe Candle, 
 Life's but a walking Shadow.a poore Player, 
 That ftruts and frets his houre vpon the Stage, 
 And then is heard no more. It is a Tale 
 Told by an Ideot, full of found and fury 
 Signifying nothing. Enter * iMtffnger. 
 
 Thoucom'ft to vfe thy Tongue : thy Story quickly. 
 
 JMef. Gracious my Lord, 
 I fhould report that which I fay I faw, 
 But know not how to doc's. 
 
 Macb. Well, fy fir. 
 
 Mrf. As I did ftand my watch vpon the Hill 
 I luok'd toward By rnane, and anoo me thought 
 The Wood began to moue. 
 
 M*cl>. Lyar.aodSUue. 
 
 Afef. Let me endure your wrath, ift be nof fo : 
 Within this three Mile may yon fee it comming. 
 Ifay.amouingGrooe. 
 
 Mut. Ifihoufpeak'ftfhlfe, 
 Vpon the ne Tree (hall thouhangaJiae 
 Till Famine cling thee -. If thy fpccch befooth, 
 I caie not if thou dofl for me as much. 
 ] pull in Rcfolotion, and begin 
 TO doubt th'Equioocation of th Fiend, 
 Toe: lies like truth. Feare not.till Byrnane Wood 
 Do eon\e to Dunfmane^wd now Wood 
 
 Scena Sexta. 
 
 Drwmai and Colour i. 
 
 witb'BoHgbft. 
 
 Mil. Now neere enough : 
 Your leauy Skreenes throw downe, 
 And (hew like thofe you. are i You (worthy Vnkle) 
 Shall with my Cofin your right Noble Sonne 
 Leade our firfl Bane 11. Worthy todrduffe, and wee 
 Shall take vpon's what elfe remainestodo, 
 According to our ordrr. 
 
 Sej. Far* you well : 
 
 Do we but finde the Tyrants power to night, 
 Let vs be beaten, if we cannot fighc. 
 
 7tf4fJ.Make all our Trumpets Tpeak,giue the all brrsth 
 Thofe clamorous Harbingers of Blood,& Death 
 
 JiUrums cemnutd. 
 
 Scena Septima. 
 
 Enter Afvbctb. 
 
 Mack. They haue tied me to a (lake, I cannot five, 
 ButBeare likel muft fight ihecourfe. What's he 
 That was not borne of Woman? Such a one 
 Am 1 to fcare, or none. 
 
 Enierjtvig Sejmrd, 
 
 T.Sei. What is thy name? 
 
 MAib. Thou'lt be anraid to heare ir. 
 
 T.Sej. No: though thou call'ft thy fdfe ahoteintme 
 Then an is in hell. 
 
 imfelfe could not pronounce a Title 
 More hatefull to mine eare. 
 
 Mack. No : nor more feaiefull. 
 
 T.Sej. Thou ly eft abhorred Tyiant.with my Sword 
 lie proue the lye thou fpeak ft 
 
 fxir. 
 
 Thou was't borne of woman; 
 But Swords I fmile er. Weapons laugh to fcomc, 
 BrandilVd by man that's ofa Woman borne. 
 
 M*r*au. Inter Mat&je- 
 
 Maed. That way the noife is : Tyrant fhew thy face, 
 If thou beeft Haine, and with no flroakeof mine. 
 My Wife and Childrens Ghofts will haunt m ftill: 
 1 cannot (hike si wretched Kernes, whofe armw 
 Are hvr'd to beare their Sraues ; either thou Mtsbn 
 Or el(c my Sword with an vnbattered edge 
 I (heath a game vndecded. There thou (hould'fl be, 
 By this gteai clatter, one ofgteatcft note 
 
Seemes bruited. Let me findc htm Fortune, 
 And more 1 bgge not. Exit. 
 
 Enur {JKakoltf* end. Seyvard. 
 
 jitanav. 
 
 Sq. This way my Lord.the Cafllcs gently rendred : 
 The Tyrants people.on both fides do fight, 
 The Noble TTianes do brauely in the Wart*, 
 Tbe day aimed it felfc profefies yours, 
 And little is to do. 
 
 Male. We haue met with Foes 
 That ftrikebefidevs. 
 
 Sej. EerSir,iheCa(tle. Exeunt. Alarum 
 
 Enter Macbeth. 
 
 Mack. Why fliould I play the R oman Foole, and dye 
 On mine owoe fword ? whiles 1 fee lines ,the gafhes 
 Do better vpon them. 
 
 SnterlmcJift. 
 
 Mac*. Tome Hell-hound, turne. 
 
 "Mttb. Of all men elfe I haueauoyded thee : 
 But get thee backe, my foule is too much charg'd 
 With blood of thine already. 
 
 <JM&ei. I haue no word*, 
 My voice i* in my S wordtbou bloodier Villame 
 Then tear mes can giue thee out. fight . jSlorum 
 
 M*fb. Thou loofeft labour, 
 As eafie may 'ft thou the intrenchant Ayre 
 With thy keene Sword imprefle,as make me bleed : 
 Let fall thy blade on vulnerable Crefts, 
 I beared charmed Life, which muft notyseld 
 To one of woman borne. 
 
 Mocd. Difpaire thy Charme, 
 And let the Angcll whom thou fttll haft feru'd 
 Tell phec, A/j<:.&jfffvvai from hi& Mothers womb 
 VntLmelyript. 
 
 Math. Accurfed be that tongue chattels meefo ; 
 For it hath Ccw'd my better pmof man : 
 And be thefe lugling Fiends no morebdeeu'd, 
 That palter with vs in a double fence, 
 That keepc the word otpromife to our eare, 
 And broke it to our hope. lie not fight with thel. 
 
 Mac d. Then yeeld thee Coward, 
 And liue to be the (hew, and g axe o'ch'timc. 
 Wce'l haue thec.as oar rarer Monfters are 
 Painted vpoo a pole,an8 vn Jcr-wnt, 
 Heere may you fee the Tyrant . 
 
 Much. I will not yecld 
 
 To kifie the ground before young Mtlcolmes feet, 
 And to be baited with the Rabbles cuife. 
 Though By mane wood be come co Dunfmane, 
 And thou oppos'd, being of no woman borne, 
 Yetlwillttythelaft. Before my body, 
 I throw my warlike Shield : Lay on M*cd*ff*, 
 And daron'd be him, that n*rft cries hold,enough. 
 
 x<a*t fgb'.ixg. AUrumi. 
 
 Retreat yudFlotatfb. B*itr with Dritmnte and Colours 
 
 I would the Friends we miffc, were fafe arriu'd 
 
 Se/. Some muft go off: and yet by thcfe I fee, 
 So great a day as this is cheapcly bought. 
 
 MaL Mac&fie is mi(Tmg,nd your Noble Scnnc. 
 
 Rojit Your fon my Lord,ha's paid afouldim debt, 
 He onely liu 'd but till he was a man, 
 The which no fooner hsd his Prowrcfle cooHrm'd 
 In the vnftuinking ftation where he fought, 
 But like a man he dy'de. 
 
 Si}, Then be is dead ? 
 
 Rt/t.l,an4 brought offthe field: your caufe of forrow 
 Muft not be meafur'd by his worth, for then 
 It hath no end. 
 
 Ser- Had he his hurt j before > 
 
 "Kgfli. IjOntheFront. 
 
 5*7. Why then, Gods Soldier be he : 
 Had I as many Sonnes, as 1 haue haircs, 
 1 would not with them to a fairer death: 
 And io his Knell is knollU 
 
 Md. Hee's worth more forrow, 
 And that lie fpend for him. 
 
 Sej. He's worth no more, 
 They fay he parted well,and paid his fcore, 
 And foGod be with him. Here comes newer comfort. 
 Enter M*cd*Jfcmth Mchtl,sh4d. 
 
 M*cL Hai'.e King, for fo thou art. 
 Behold where Hands 
 
 Th - VCurpers curfed head : the time is free : 
 I fee thee compaft with thy Kingdomes Pearl e, 
 Thatfpeake my ftlutationio their minds : 
 Whofe vcyces I defirealowd with mine. 
 Hile King of Scotland. 
 
 M. HaileKingofScoti 8 nd. FttKrifb. 
 
 M*l. We dial/ not fpend a large expence of ttow, 
 Before we reckon with yourfeuerall loues, 
 And make vs euen with you. My Thanes and Kiafmen 
 Henceforth be. Earles, thefiift thateuer Scotland 
 infuchan Honor nam'd; What's more to do, 
 Which would be planted newly with the time, 
 As calling home our exil'o Friends abroad, 
 That fled iheSnaicsofwatchfull Tyranny, 
 Producing forth the cruell MiniOcrs 
 Of this dead Butcher.and bis Fiend-like Oueene; 
 Who(as 'tis-thought) by felft and violent hands, 
 Tooke offhcr life, This.and what needfull elfe 
 That call's vpon vs, by the Grace of Grace, 
 We will pcrforme in meafure,tioir,and place : 
 So thankes to ail at once, and to each one. 
 Whom we inuire, to fee vs Ctown'd at Scone. 
 
 Tkunfi. Exeunt Omut. 
 
 FINIS. 
 
15* 
 
 THE TRAGEDIE OF 
 
 HAMLET, Prince of Denmarke. 
 
 'Pritnui. Scoena *Prima. 
 
 ter 'Barntrdo mtdfraacifn tve Ctnlmtli. 
 
 'Barnard*. 
 Ho's there ^ 
 
 Fr*. Nay anfwer ont : Stand & vafold 
 'yourfelfe. 
 
 Bar. Long tine the King. 
 
 fr*n. Btrnsrdel 
 
 Fran. You come snoft carefully vpon your hoore. 
 Bar.'Ti* now ftrook twelue,get thee to bed TraKtfeo. 
 Fran, For this releete much ihanke*: Tn bitter cold, 
 Andlamfickeathcan. 
 
 Barn. H sue y ou had qoiej Guard? 
 fren- Not aMoufeftirring. 
 
 Ban, Well, goodnight. 1 f you do meet ffararit and 
 Mancttiu, the Riuals of my Watch,bid them make haft. 
 
 nttr Horatio <utL Marcellw 
 Fran, I thinke I heare them. Stand : who's there ? 
 Her. Friends to this ground. 
 Mar. And Leige-men to the Dane. 
 Fran. Giue you good night, 
 a&r. O farwel honeft Soldier, who hath relieu'd you? 
 flw. 24r**-<feha'mypla.ce:giuyou goodnight, 
 
 Exit fro*. 
 
 Mar. Holla 'AirMrA. 
 "Bo: Say , what i i Hr<** there? 
 Hr. A pcece of him. 
 
 'Bar. Welcome Htr**, welcome good Mcrcebv. 
 M*r. What.ha's this thing appear'd againe to night. 
 Bar. I hauefeene nothing. 
 Mar. Hr<w<aies,'tis but our Fantsfie, 
 And will not let belecfe take hold of him 
 Touching this dreaded fight , t wice feene of vs, 
 Therefore I haue intrcated him along 
 With vs, to watch the rninutts of this Night, 
 Thai if againe this Apparition come, 
 He may approue our eyes, and fpeake to it. 
 Ifar. Tu{h,tuft>, 'twill not appeare. 
 Bar. Sit downe a while, 
 And let vs once againe sfiiile your cares. 
 That arc fo fortified againft our Story, 
 What we two Nights haue fcene. 
 
 Hr. Wcll.fu we downe, 
 .And let vs heare TSjrxado fpeake of this. 
 
 2<*n. Laft night of all, 
 
 Wrwn yond fame Stanc that's Weftwad from tAe Pole 
 Had mad his romfe t'illume that pan of Heaucn 
 
 Where now it burnes, MarctUut and my&Kt, 
 The Bell then beating one. 
 
 ^Mar. Peace,breaketheeof: Enttr tht gbtf 
 
 Lookc where it comes againe. 
 
 B#rn. In the fame figure, like the King that's dead. 
 
 Mar. Thou art a Scholler; fpeake to it Htrata. 
 
 Bora. Lookes it not like the King? Marke it Horatio. 
 
 Hora. Mofl like: It harrowesme with Teat St wonde, 
 
 2?-r. Itwooldbefpoketoo. 
 
 Ma^. Quefliou it Herat*. 
 
 Her. What art thou that vfiirp'fl this time of night, 
 Together with that F.ire and Warlikeforme 
 In which the Maiefty of buried Dermarke 
 Did fometimes inarch : By Heaucn I charge tbee fpeake. 
 
 Mar. It is offended. 
 
 Barn. See,it ftalkes away. 
 
 Her. Stay: fpeake; fpeake : I Charge thee.fpeake. 
 ExiiAiGboft. 
 
 Mar. Tisgone,apd will not anfwer. 
 
 Ban. How now Horatio ? You tremble & took pale : 
 Is not this fomerhing more then Fan ta fie ? 
 What thinke you on': i 
 
 fbr. Before my God, I might not thh beleeuc 
 Without the feniible and true auouch 
 Of mine owne eyes, 
 
 Mar. Is it not like the King? 
 
 Her. As thou art to thy felte, 
 Such was the very Armour he hed on, 
 When th' Ambition* Norwey combaned : 
 So frown'd he once, when in an angiy parle 
 He fmoc the fledded Pallas on (he Ice. 
 'Tis ftrange. 
 
 'Mar. Thus cwice before^nd iuft at this dead houre. 
 With Mirriall ftalke, hath he gone by our Watch. 
 
 //w.In what particular thought to work,! know not : 
 But in the groffe and fcope of my Opinion, 
 Thh boadcs fome rVrange erruption to our Sr ite. 
 
 MJT. Good now fit downe.Sc cell me he that knowes 
 Why this lane ftri& and moft obfenjam Watch, 
 So nightly coyles the fubieft of the Land, 
 And why fuch dayly Caft of Brsz.cn Cannon 
 And Forraigne Man for Implements of wme : 
 Why fuch tmprefie of Ship-wri|hcs,whofe fore Taske 
 Do's not dmide the Sundsy from the weeke, 
 What might be toward, that this fwcary haft 
 Doth make the Night ioyn -Labourer with the day : 
 Who is't that can informe m 
 
 HOT. That can 1, 
 
 At 
 
TheTragedie of Hamlet. 
 
 Ac leaft chz whifper goes fo : Our laft King, 
 
 Whofc Image cuen but now appear'd to vs, 
 
 Was (as you know) by Ferttxbra ofNorway, 
 
 (Thereto pnck'd on by a rooft ennui ace Pride) 
 
 D Jr'd to the Combate. In which, our Valiant Hamlet , 
 
 (For fo this fide of our kno wae world efieem'd him) 
 
 Did flay this Ptrtinbras i who by a Seal'd Compel, 
 
 Well ratified by Law, and Heraldrie, 
 
 Did forfeite (with his life) afl thofe his Lands 
 
 Which lie flood feir'd on, to the Conqueror : 
 
 Againft the which,a Moiry competent 
 
 Was gaged by our King : which had rcturn'd 
 
 To the Inheritance of Fortinbrtu , 
 
 Had he bin Vanquiflier, as by the fame Coo'nant 
 
 And carriage of the Article defigne, 
 
 His fell to Hamlet. Now fir. young Faninbrtu, 
 
 Of vnimprooed Mettle, hot and full, 
 
 Hath in the skirts of Norway , heere and there, 
 
 Shark'd vp a Lift of Landlefle Refolutes, 
 
 For Foode and Diet, to fome Enterprise 
 
 That hath a ftomacke in't rvhich is no other 
 
 (And it doth well appeare vnto our State,) 
 
 But to recouer ofvsby ftronghand 
 
 Artdtermes Compulfaiiue,thcfe forefaid Lands 
 
 So by hvs Father loft : and this (I take it) 
 
 fsthemaineMoiiueof our Preparations. 
 
 TheSourfe of ihisour Watch.and the chccfehead 
 
 Of this pofl-haft, and Romage in the Land. 
 
 Enter Gltoft agaiat. 
 
 But foft, behold: Loe.wherc it comes againe : 
 lie ctofle it, though it blnft me. Stay lllufion : 
 If thou haft any found, or vfc of Voyce, 
 Spcaketame. If there be any good thing to be done. 
 That may to thee do eafe, and grace to me ; fpsak to me. 
 If thou arc ptiuy to thy Countries Fate 
 (Which happily foreknowing may auoyd)Oh fneake. 
 Or, if thou haft vp-hoorded in thy life 
 Extorted Treafure in the wombe of Earth, 
 (For which, they fay, you Spirits oftwalkein death ^ 
 Speake of it. Stay.and fpeake. Stop it MornHut. 
 Mar. Shall 1 ftnke at ir with my Partisan > 
 ffer. Do.ifitwillnotftand. 
 "Barn. Tis heere. 
 Her. Tis heere. 
 
 Mar. TUgone. Exit Gkojt. 
 
 We do it wrong, being fo Maiefticall 
 To offer it the fhew of Violence, 
 For it is as the Ay re, invulnerable, 
 And our vaineblowes, malicious Mockery. 
 
 2?rfn>. Jt was about to fpeake, when theCocke crew. 
 Hor. And then it ftarted, like a guilty thing 
 Vpon a fearfull Summons. I hauc heard, 
 The Cocke that is the Trumpet to the day. 
 Doth with his lofty and ftirill-founding Throate 
 Awake the God of Day : and at his warning, 
 Whethei in Sca.or Fire, in Earth,or Ayre, 
 Th'extrauagant, and erring Spirit, hycs 
 To his Confine. And of the truth heerein, 
 This prefent Obie& made probation. 
 
 Mar. It faded on the crowing of theCocke. 
 Some fayes, that euer 'gainft that Seafon comes 
 Wherein our Sauiouis Birth is celebrated, 
 The Bird of Dawning fingeth all night long : 
 And then f they fay) no Spirit can walke abroad, 
 The nights are wholfome, then no Pbnets ftrike, 
 NoFaiery ulkei,nor Witch hath power to Charme : 
 
 So hallow'd, and fo gtaciou* is the time, 
 
 Her. So hiue I heard, and do in part beleeue it. 
 But looke, the Morne in RuflVt mantle clad, 
 Walkeso're the dew of yon high Eafietne Hill, 
 Breake we our Watch vp, and by my aduice 
 Let vs impart what we haue feene to night 
 Vnto yoog Htunltt. Forvponmy life, 
 This Spintdumbcto vs.will fpeake to him : 
 Do you confent wt (hall acquaint him with ir. 
 As needfuil in our I cues, fitting our Duty ? 
 
 Miff: Letdo'tlpray.andlthssmonan^lcBow 
 Where we (hall finde him moft conucmcndy. 
 
 Scena Secunda* 
 
 Enter Clxndiia King ef Demnarke, gtrtrudc&r Q*r*nt, 
 H*mltt, Polonttu, Laertet. andku Stfter O- 
 pheli*, 
 
 King Though yet off/ambt our decre Brothers death 
 The memory be greene : and that it vs befitted 
 To besre our hearts in greefe. and our whole Kingdoms 
 To be contracted in one brow of woe : 
 Yet fo farre hath Difcretioo fought with Nature, 
 That we with wifeft lorrow thinkeonhim, 
 Together with remembrance of ourfeluss. 
 Therefore our fometimes Sifter, now our Quten, 
 Th'lmperiall loyntrefleof this warlike State, 
 Haue we, as twere, with a defeated ioy. 
 Wich one Aufpicious, and one Dropping eye, 
 With mirth in Funerall.and with Dirge in Marriage, 
 In eqaall Scale weighing Delight and Dole 
 Taken to Wife ; nor haue we heerein barr'd 
 YOUT better Wifedomes, which haue freely gone 
 Wi th this affaire along, for all our Thankes. 
 Now followes, that you know young Fortinirras, 
 Holding a weake fuppofall of our worth ; 
 Or thinking by out late deere Brothers death, 
 Our State to be difioytit, and out of Frame, 
 CoUeagued with thedreame of bis Aduantagc) 
 He hath not fay I'd to pefter vs with Mefiage, 
 Importing ihe furrendet of thofe Lands 
 Loft by his Father : with all Bonds of Law 
 To outmoft valiant Brother. So much for him. 
 
 Enter Ptltemand and Carntliia. 
 Now for our felfe, and for shis time of meeting 
 Thus much the bufmeffe is. We haue heere writ 
 To Norway, Vnclc of young Forttnbrtu, 
 Who Impotent and Bedrid, fcarfely heares 
 Of this hii Nephewes purpofe, to fupprcflc 
 Hjsfutthergate heerein. In that the Lcuies, 
 The Lifts, and full proportions are all made 
 Ooc of his fubiecl : and we heere difpatch 
 You good Carmlittt, and you Pefafaa/sJ, 
 For bear mg of this greeting to old Norway. 
 Giuing to you no further perfonall power 
 To bufinetfe with the King, more then the fcope 
 Of thefe dilated Article* allow 
 Farewell and let your haft commend your duty. 
 
 Vd{. In that,and all thing j,\vil! we fhew our duty. 
 
 King. We doubt it nothing, heartily farewell. 
 
 You 
 
 And now Laertes t what's the newes with you ? 
 
154 
 
 TbeTragedie ofHamlet. 
 
 Yon told 75 of fome fuite. What is't Laertti ? 
 
 Yau cannot fpcake ofReafon to the Dane, 
 
 And loofe yo voyce.What would'ft thoubeg Laertit, 
 
 Thet (hall not be my Offer, not thy Asking ? 
 
 The Heed is not more Natiue to the Heart, 
 
 The Hand more Inftrnmemall to the Mouth, 
 
 Thtn is the Throne of Denmarke to thy Father. 
 
 What would'ft thou haue Laertes i 
 
 LMT. Dread my Lord, 
 Yoor Icaoe and fsuour to retume to France, 
 Prom whence, though willingly 1 came to Denmarke 
 To fhc w my duty in your Coronation, 
 Yet now I mad confe(fc,th3t duty done, 
 hfy thoughts and wifhcs bend againe towards France, 
 Aid bow them to your gracious leauc and pardon. 
 [. Hsue you your Fathers leane? 
 
 Pof. ISfbtdi roy\ord|j 
 I do befeech you g'iue him leauc to go. 
 
 King. Take thy fai re hourc Laertes , time be thine, 
 And thy beft graces fpend it at thy will : 
 But now my Colin //Wtt ,and my Sonnc ? 
 
 HitTH. A little ntorc then kin, and lefte then kinde. 
 
 King. How is it that the Clouds flill hang on you i 
 
 Ham. Not fo my Lord, I am too much i'th'Sun. 
 
 te. Good Hamlet caft thy nightly colour off, 
 \nd let th'mt eye looke like a Friend on Denmarke. 
 Do not for cuer with thy veyled lids 
 Seekc for thy Noble Father in the dufl ; 
 Thou know'ft'tis common, all that hues muft dye, 
 Pa/Iing through Nature, to Etetnity. 
 
 Ham. 1 Madam,it is common. 
 
 Queen. If it be; 
 Why feemes it fo particular with thee. 
 
 7/uw Sctmcs Madam? Nay, it is : 1 know not Seemes: 
 Tis not alone my Inky Cloake (good MotherJ 
 Nor Cuftomary fuites of folemne Blacke, 
 ''Jot windy tufpitation of forc'd breath, 
 S5o, nor the fruitfull Riuer in the Eye, 
 Nor the dcieftcd hauiourof the Vifage, 
 Together with all Formes, Moods, fhewes ot'Gncfe, 
 That can denote me truly. Thefe indeed Scenic,, 
 For they are actions that a man might play : 
 But I haue chat Within, which pweihfhow; 
 Tbefe, but the Trappings ,and the Suites of woe 
 
 King. Tis fweet and commendable 
 [nyour Nature Hamltt, 
 To' glue thefe mourning duties to your Father : 
 But yon muft know, your Father lofl a Father, 
 That Father loft, loft bis , and the Suruiuer bound 
 In fihall Obligation, for fome terme 
 To do obfeqirious Sorrow. Buttoperfeue* 
 In obrtinateCowlolementjisacourfe 
 Of impious ftubbornntue. Tis vncnaitly greefe, 
 It (hewes a will inoft incorrect to Heauen, 
 A Heart vnfortified, a Minde impatient, 
 An Vnderftanding fioiple, and vnfchool'd : 
 For, what we know muft be, and is as common 
 As any the moft vulgar thing to fence, 
 Why (bould we in our pceuifh Oppofitioo 
 Take it to heart ? Fve, tis a fault to Heauen, 
 A fault againft the Dead, a fault to Nature, 
 To Re*fon moft abfurd, whofe common Theafhe 
 is death of Fathers, and who ft'll hath cried, 
 From the ftrft Coarfe,tiil he that dyed to day, 
 We pray yon throw to earth 
 
 This vnpreuay ling woe, and thinkeofvt 
 
 As of a Father ; Pot let the world take note, 
 
 You are the moft immediate to our Throne, 
 
 And with nolefle Nobility of Loue, 
 
 Then that which deereft Father beares his Sonnc, 
 
 Do I impart towards you. For your intent 
 
 In going backc toSchoole in Wittenberg. 
 
 It is moft retrograde to our defue : 
 
 And we befeech you, bend you to remsine 
 
 Hcere in the cheere and comfort of our eye, 
 
 Our cbeefeft Courtier Cofin,and our Sonne. 
 
 J?, Let not thy Mother lofe her Pra ver? Hcmkt .- 
 I prythee ftay with vs, go not to Wittenberg 
 
 Ham. I (hall in all my beft 
 Obey you Madem. 
 
 Kg. Why 'tis a louing^nd a faireReply, 
 Be as ourfelfe in Denmarke. Madam come, 
 This gentle and vnforc'd accordof Hamlet 
 Sits fmiling to my hean 5 in grace whereof, 
 No iocond health that Denmarke drinkes to day, 
 But the great Cannon to the Clowds Qiall tdl, ' 
 And the Kings Rouce.thc Hcaueru fhall bruitc sg^i.:e> 
 Refpeaking earthly Thunder. Come away. Exeum 
 
 Haa. Oh that this too too folid Flefti, would meh, 
 Thaw, sod refolue it ielfe into a De w i 
 Or that the Euerlarting had not fist 
 His Cannon 'gainft Selfe-flaughter. O God, O God ! 
 How weary,ftele ,flat,aod vnprofitablc 
 See mes to me all the vfes of this world r 
 Re on't ? Oh fie, fie, 'tis an vnweeded Garden 
 That growes to Seed : Things rank, and grofle in Natur 
 Poffeffe itmeerely. That it (bould coiae to this : 
 But two months dead :Nay,not fo much, not two, 
 So cicellent a King, that was to this 
 Hiperiov to a Satyre ; fo lowing to my Mother, 
 That he might not beteene the windcs of heaaeo 
 Vifu her face too roughly. Hesuen and Earth 
 Muft I remember : why /he would hang on him, 
 As ifencreafc of Appetite had growne 
 By what it fed on ; andyet within t month ? 
 Let me not thinke on't : Frail ty , thy name is woman. 
 A little Month, or etc thofe fhooes were old. 
 With which (he followed my pootc Fathers body 
 Like Mc&.al! teares. Why flie.euen ftie. 
 (O Heauen 1 Abwft that wants difcourfc orResfon 
 Would haue mourn'd longer) married with mine VnMe, 
 My Fathers Brother : but no more like my Father, 
 Then I to Hrrcultt. Withift Moneth ? 
 Ere yet th? fait of moft vnrighteousTeaies 
 Had left the fluffing of her gaulcd eyes, 
 She married. O moft <vicke3 fpeed. to poft 
 With fuch dexterity to Inceftuous (hects : 
 It is not, nor it cannot come to good. 
 Butbfcakcmy heart, for I muft bold my tongue. 
 
 inter Htratit, "Barnard, and MarteHm. 
 
 Htr. HailctoyourLordfliip. 
 
 Ham. I am glad to fee you well: 
 Htrtie,oi I do forget my feltV. 
 
 Her. The fame my Lord, 
 And your poore Seruant ener. 
 
 Ham. Sir my good ff send, 
 He change ihst name with you : 
 And what mnke you from Wittenberg ffonan ? 
 
 Mar. 
 
The Tragedie of Hamlet. 
 
 Marcttu. 
 
 Mar. My good Lord. 
 
 Ham. 1 am very glad to fee you: good euen Sir. 
 But what in fjith make you from irtttfrnbcrggl 
 
 Har. A truant difpof.tion, good my Lord. 
 
 Ham. I would not haue your Enemy, fay foj 
 Nor (ball you doe mine eare that violence, 
 To make it trufter of your owne report 
 Agamft your fclfe. I know yon are no Truttit ? 
 But what is your affaire in Elfewtar ? 
 Wee'l teach you to dtinke decpc,ere you depart. 
 
 Htr. My Lord, I came to fee your Fathers Funerall. 
 
 HOM. 1 pray thee doe not mock me (fellow Student 
 thinkc it was to fee my Mothers Wedding. 
 
 Hor. Indeed my Lord,it followed hard vpon. 
 
 H&n. Thrift, thrift Horatio: the Funerall Bakt-mcat> 
 Did coldly furnifh fonh the Marriage Tables ; 
 Would 1 had met my deareft foe in heauen, 
 Ere I had eucr feene that day Horatio. 
 My father, me thinkei I fee my father. 
 
 HOT. Oh where my Lord? 
 
 Ham. Inmy mindseyc(#.w4ri) 
 
 Bar. I <aw him once; he was a goodly King. 
 
 Ham. He was a man, take him for all in all : 
 I (hall uotlo?k vpon his like againe. 
 
 Mw. My lord, I thinke 1 fa w him ycftermght. 
 
 Ham. Saw? Who; 
 
 Har. My Lord, the King your Father. 
 
 Ham. The King my Father. 
 
 HOT . Seafon your admiration for a wfiile 
 With an attent eare; till I may deliuer 
 Vpon the wunelTe of thefe Gentlemen, 
 This marucll to you. 
 
 Ham. ForHeauenslooeletmeneere. 
 
 Her. Twonjghts together, had thefe Gentlemen 
 (Mtrctlltu and Bamardo) on rheir Watch. 
 In the dead A aft and middle of the night 
 Beene thus encoontred. A figure like your Either, 
 Arm'd at all points exactly. Cap a /V, 
 Appeares before them, and with follemne march 
 Goes flow and ftatcly : By them thrice he walkt, 
 By ther oppreft andteare-furprired eyes. 
 Within his Truncheons length) whilft they txftil'd 
 Almofttolelly with the A& of fere, 
 Stand dumbe and fpeake nor to him. This to me 
 In dreadful! iccrccic imparr they did, 
 And I with them the third Night kept the Watch, 
 Whereas they had deliuei'd both in time, 
 Forme of the thing; each word made true and good, 
 The Apparition comes. I knew your Father : 
 Thefe hands are not more like. 
 
 Ham. But where was this? 
 
 Mar. My Lord .vpon the plat forme where we waccbi 
 
 Ham. Didyounotfpejketott? 
 Hor. My Lord, I did; 
 
 Bat aofwere nude it none: yet once me thought 
 It lifted vp it head, and did addrcffc 
 It felfe to motion , like as it would fpeake : 
 But eoen then, the Morning Cocke crew lowd ; 
 And at the found it fhrunke in haft away, 
 And vanifht from oar hght. 
 
 Ham. Ti* very ftrange. 
 
 Har. As I doe liucmy honnurdLord 'tistrue- 
 And we did thinke it writ downe in our duty 
 To let you know of it. 
 
 Haa>. Indeed, mdeedSirs; but thu troubles me 
 
 Hold you the wcb to Nignt* 
 2*A. We doe my Lord. 
 H<m. Arm'd, fay vou? 
 Both. Arm'd, my Lord. 
 Ham. From top to toe? 
 'Bath ) My Lord, from bead to foote. 
 Han. 1 hen faw you not bis face? 
 fftr. Oyes,my Lord, hcworchisBeau^rvp. 
 Ham. Whet, look: he frowningly ? 
 Har. A coonten ance more ia forr o w then in anger. 
 Ham. Pale.orred? 
 Har. Nay very pale. 
 Ham. 'And fixe his eyes vpon you? 
 HOT. Moft constantly. 
 HJW. I would I had been- ( her. 
 Jfar. It would haue much amx*d you. 
 Ham. Very like, very like : ftaid it long ? 
 
 Longer>nger 
 
 Htr. Not when Ifaw't. 
 
 Ham. His Beard was griflyr'no. 
 
 H<r. It wa j, a 1 haue feene U in his life, 
 ASablcSiluer'd. (giae. 
 
 Ham. He watch to Night; perchance twill wake*. 
 
 Har. I warrant you it will. 
 
 Ham. If it affume my noble Fathers peribn, 
 lie fpeake to it,though Hell it feiteihould gape 
 And bid me hold my peace. I pray you all, 
 If you haoe hitherto conceaki this fight; 
 Let it bee treble in your filenceftill : 
 Aud whatfoeucrels fhall hap to night, 
 Giuc it an vnderfiinding but no tongue) 
 I w ill requite your IOIKC ; fo, fare ye well : 
 Vpoo the Plsrfor me twixt elcucn and twelue, 
 lie vifit - fou. 
 
 *dX. Our duty toy oar Honour. Exeunt. 
 
 Ham. Yoar looe.as mine to you: fereweU. 
 My Fathers Spirit in Ames f AH is not well: 
 I doubt fornc foule play : would the Night were come; 
 Till then fit BUI my Joule; foule deds will rife, 
 Though all the earth orewhelm 'hem to rneos ties. **, 
 
 Bcma Tertia. 
 
 e#tr Lamet and OfbeH*. 
 
 Laer. My neceflane* are imbatk't; Farewell : 
 And SlBerjonhc Winds gine Benefit, 
 And Conuoy is aflifram; doe not flf cpe, 
 But let roe hear e from you. 
 
 Opbd. Doeyoudoubtthat? 
 
 Ltter. For JfrWrt.and the trifling ofhis fenouts, 
 Hold it a faftion and a toy in Blood; 
 A Violet in the youth of Primy Nature; 
 Fro ward ,not permanent; iwcer not lafting 
 The fuppliance of a minute? No moce. 
 
 Ofttl. No more but fo. 
 
 Laer. Thinke n no more v 
 For nature crefTant does not grow alone, 
 In thewes and Bulke: but as his Temple wares, 
 The inward fcruice of the Mindc and Soule 
 Growes wide withall. Perhaps he lou you now, 
 And now no foyle nor cauull doth bdrnerch 
 The vertue ofhis feare : but yon muft fcnre 
 
 Hi 
 
 r" 
 
The Traeefa of Hamlet. 
 
 His greunetTeweJgh'd, hi will is not tus ownc 
 For hee himlelfc is fubieft to his Birth ; 
 Hee may not, as nuallued perfons doe, 
 Carue for himfelfe ; for, on his choyce depends 
 The fanftity and health of the wcolc State. 
 And therefore ruuft tus choyce be ciicumfcrib'd 
 Vntotheoyce and yeeldmg of that Body, 
 Whereof be u the Head. Then if he fayes be loues you, 
 It fits your wifrdomc fo ferre to beleeue it j 
 A be m his peculiar S6t and force 
 May giue hia laying deed: which w oo further. 
 Tben the maine rojceofDtimurly goes wuhall 
 Thn weigh what lofte your Honour may fuftaine, 
 If with too credent care you lift his Songs ; 
 Or lofe yoor Heart; or your chaftTreafuie open 
 To his vnmafrred importunity. 
 Fearc it OpbtlH.feue it my deare Sifter, 
 And keepc within the reare of your Affe&on; 
 Out of the (hot and danger of Defirt. 
 The charieft Md is Prodigall enough. 
 If the vnmaske her beauty to the Moone : 
 Venue it fclfc fcapes not calumnious ftroakes, 
 The Canker Galls, ihc Infants of the Spring 
 Too oft before the buttons be difcloi 'd, 
 Win the Mome aod liquid dew of Youth, 
 Contagious blifttnentsare moft imminent. 
 Be wary then, beft fafety lies m feare; 
 Youth to it felfe rebels, though none clfe neerc. 
 
 Of he. 1 (hall th'effcftofthu good Leflbn keep*, 
 As watchmen to my heart : but good my Brother 
 Doe not as fome vngracious Pajtors doe, 
 SSew me the I'.eepe and thorny way to H 
 Whilft like a puft and t eckkflc Libertine 
 iimfelfe.the Primrofepath of dalliance treads, 
 Udreaksnothis ownereade. 
 
 Ejaer Poloxtnt. 
 
 . (by too long ; but here my Father comes ; 
 A double bletfing is a double grace? 
 Occtfion fmilcs vpon a fecond ieaue. 
 
 ptLo. Yet hcere Lierttsi Aboord.aboord for flume, 
 The winde fits in the foooUler of your faile, 
 And you are ftaid foe there s ray blcffuig with you; 
 Aod thefc few PretepM ia tby memory, 
 See itew Chat after. Giue thy thoughts no tongue, 
 Nor any vnproporr'ion'd thought his Ad : 
 Be tnou familiar; but by nomeanes vulgar: 
 Tte friends thou haft, and tKcit adoption crick, 
 Grapple then to thy Soule, with hoopes of StetJe t 
 But doe not dull thy paimc, with entertainment 
 OfeachTnhatch't.vnfledgMCowade. Beware 
 Of entrance to a qumell ; but being in 
 Beat\ thit th'oppofcd may beware of thee. 
 Gioe eary man ihine care jbut few t|\y royce: 
 Take each mneenfure;but rcfcrue thy iudgeroeut t 
 Coftty thy hlbir as thy puife can buy { 
 But riot exprtft in fancic; rich,uot gawdie: 
 For ihc Apparell oft proclaiaies the man. 
 And they in Prance of the belt ranck and Ration, 
 Are of m oft fcleft and generous cbeffia true. 
 Neither a boTrower,noralcmlerbc; 
 For lone oft k>fe$ both it folfe and friend: 
 And borrowmg duh the edge of Husbandry. 
 This about iU; to thine w e fclfc be trut: 
 Aod it tnu ft folio w,s the K.g bt tc Day, 
 Thou c&nit not then be falfe to any nua. 
 
 Farewell: my KlcUing leaion this in tbee. 
 
 Lafr. Moft humbly doe I take my Ieaue. rny Lord. 
 polo*. The time inuir.es you, goe, yout feruants tenJ 
 Lafr. Farewell Oph*b*, end remember well 
 Whatlhaucfaidtoyou. 
 
 Opht. Tis in ny memory lockt. 
 And you your felfe /ball kcepe the key ofic. 
 L*tr. FarewelL ExitLaer. 
 
 Pet. What ift Optt/ta he hath faid to you '. 
 Ofbe. So pleafeyou/omthing touching ihc L Hum/ti. 
 Pot on. Marry, well bethought: 
 Tis told me be bath very oft of late 
 Giuen prinate time ro you; and y on your felfe 
 Haueof your audience beer.e moft hee and bounteous. 
 I f it be fo, as fo tis pot on met 
 And that in way of caution: I trwft tell you, 
 You doe not vnderftand your felfe fo cleerely , 
 As ic behourt my Daughter, sod your Honour. 
 What is bet weene you.giuc me vp the truth? 
 
 Ofbe He hath my Lord of late, made many tenders 
 Of his affection to me. 
 
 Tolon. Affeaion,puh. YoufpeafeelifceagreeneGirle, 
 Vnfrfted in fuch perillous Ctrcumflance. 
 Doe you brleeue hitendcrs,as you call them? 
 
 Ofhf. I do not know, my Lord.what 1 (hould thmle. 
 Pole*. Marry lie teach you; thinkeyour ftife a Biby, 
 That you haue rane his tenders for true pay, 
 Which are not ftarling. Tender your felfe more dearly, 
 Or not to crack the winde ot'the poore PhraJe, 
 Roaming it thu&, you'l tender me a foole. 
 
 Oftt. My Lord,he hath imponun'd rot with loue, 
 In honourable faQiioo. 
 
 Pdon. I,fa(hion you may call it.go tco.go too. 
 Of he. And harh giuen countenance to his fpeech, 
 My lord, with a)i the vowes of Hcauen. 
 
 Pian. I, Springes to catch Woodcocks- I doe know 
 When the Blood bume>,o\v Prodigall che Soole 
 Giurs the tongue vow: thcfe b!azer.Diughtcr, 
 Gluing more light then heatcj evtm&iaboth, 
 Euen in their promife, as it if, a mikmg; 
 You waft not take for fire. For this time Daughter, 
 Be fomewhat fcanter of your Ma-.den pretence; 
 Set yonr entreattuents at a higher rate, 
 Then a command to parky. For Lord Hantet, 
 Beleeue fo much in him.that he is young, 
 And with a larger tether may he walke, 
 Then may b giuen you. In few.CtyWAtf, ' 
 Doe not beleeue his vowes;for they arc Breakers, 
 Not of the eye.wliich theit Inucftments fhow : 
 But meere imploraton of vnholy Sutcs, 
 Breathing like fan&ified and pious bonds, 
 The better to beguile. 1 ms is for all . 
 I would oot,in pUine teannes . from this time forth, 
 Haue you fo (Under any moment leifurc, 
 As to giue words ar taike with the Lord Uanla : 
 Looketon't, Ichirge you jtome your wayes. 
 Ofbt. I (ball obey my Lord. ' 
 
 Enter Hamlet tfar 
 Jiam. The Ayre bites (hrewdly: is it very col-1? 
 //or. It is a nipping and an eager ayre. 
 Ham. What hower now? 
 HOT. Jthinkeithckscftwclue. 
 M*r. NXitisftrooke. (fefon, 
 
 Her. Indeed I heard it nor.- then it&awes ntere the 
 Wbereic the Spirit held his wont to walke. 
 
The Tragede (/Hamlet. 
 
 rm do?s thismeanemy Lord? (roufe 
 
 Ham. The King doth w axe co night, and cakes his 
 eepcs waflels and the fwaggeting vpfprtng reeles, 
 nd as he dt sines his draughts of Renifh downe, 
 it kettle Drum and Tiumpet thus bray out 
 C triurpph of his Pledge. 
 Hartt. Jsitacuftome? 
 Horn. Imarryiftj 
 
 nd co my mind, though ! am natiuc heeve, 
 nd co the manner borne: ItissCuftome 
 .etc honous'd in the breach.theo the obferuance. 
 
 EnttrGhoft. 
 
 liar. Looke-my Lord, it comes. 
 flam. AngeUandMmjOers of Grace defend vs: 
 ethoiiaSp'iritofhealth/JT Goblin damn'd, 
 nog with thee syrcs from Heauen,or biafls from Hell 
 cthy euents wicked or charitable, 
 nou com'fi in fuch a queftionahle fhape 
 nat I will fpeake to thee. Ue call thee Hamltt, 
 [ing, Faihei,Royall Dane : Oh,oh,anfwermc, 
 .e: rnenot burtl in lgnoranc^ ; buttcll 
 iVhy thy Canoniz'd bones Hcarfeci in death* 
 laue bui ft their cermems; why theSepulcher 
 Whtreinwe fa w thee quietly enuin'd. 
 [ath op *d his ponderous anc^Maiblt iawes, 
 'ocafliheevpagaine? What may this means? 
 "hat thou dead Coarfe againe in coraplest f}le, 
 ^e-iifits thus the glimpfesof theMoone, 
 faking Night hidious? And we fooles of Nature, 
 o horridly to (hake our difpofition, 
 Vith thoughts beyond theejreaches of cur Soules, 
 ay why is this ? wherefore? what fhould w/e doe? 
 
 Her It beckons you to goe away whh it, 
 As if it Come impaument did dcfire 
 To you alone. 
 
 Afar. Looke with wha: courteous adHon 
 wafts you to a more rernoued ground : 
 Jot doe not goe with it. 
 Har. No ,by no meaner. 
 s<n. I twill not fpcike: then will 3 follow it. 
 Hm-. Doe not my Lord. 
 h'.m. Why,what(hou!dbethefeare> 
 1 doe not fee my life at a pins fee; 
 And tor my Soule,* hat can it doe to that ? 
 Being a thing tmmonall as it felfe . 
 [t waues me forth againe;Ile follow it. 
 
 HOT, What if it tempt yo toward the floud my Lord? 
 Or to the dreadfull Sonnet of the C liffe, 
 Thai beetles o're his bafe intothe Sea, 
 And there aflumes fome other honibie forme, 
 Which might depriue your Soueraignty of Reafon, 
 Aod draw you into madnefle thinkeof itr 
 
 Ham. It wafts me frill : goe on, lie follow thee. 
 Mar. Youfhallnotgoemy Lord, 
 Ham. Hold offyour hand. 
 HOT, Be rul'd.you Giall not goe. 
 Ham. My fate cries out, 
 And makes each petty Artire in this body, 
 As hardy as the Nemian Lions nerue : 
 Still am I cal'd ? Vnhand me Gentlemen : 
 By H< tu'n,!le make a Ghoft of him that lets me : 
 I fay away,goe on.Ile follow thee. 
 
 E xeimt qbofl & fhmlet. 
 ffor He waxes defperace with imagination. 
 Mv. Let's followVtij not fit thus to obey him. 
 
 Her. Haoe afwr, to what ifliie will this come ? 
 
 Mar. Something is rotten in the State of D enmatk* 
 
 Hor. KeaueiiwiUdiredit. 
 
 Mar. Ney4"i follow him. Ixaait. 
 
 Enter Cbcft and KtmUt. ( t h er . 
 
 Ham Where wilt ihou lead mcf fpeak; lie go no fur 1 
 
 Che. Markeme 
 
 H*. I will. 
 
 Gfa. My hower it almofl come, 
 When I to fulphurous and toimentingFUmes 
 Muft render vp my felfe. 
 
 Ham. AlaspooreGhoft. 
 
 Gba. Pitty me not.but lend thy fertous bearing 
 TowhatI ftiallvnfoM. 
 
 Ham. Speake,Iamboundtoheare. 
 
 Cbo. So art thou to reuenge when thou fhalt hcaxe. 
 
 Ham. What? 
 
 Cha. I am thy Fathers Spirit, 
 Doom'd for a certaine terme to walke the night; 
 And for the day confui'd to fart in Fiers, 
 TH1 ihe foule crimes done in my dayes of Nature 
 Ateborn? and purg'd away ? But ihat I amfosbid 
 To tell the fecreii of my Prifon-Houiej 
 I could aTalevnfold,whofe lighten word' 
 Would harrow vp thy foule, fieeie rhy young blood, 
 Make thy two eyes like Stsrres, flan from iheit Spheres, 
 Thy knotty and combined locks to pare, 
 And each particular haire to fhnd an end, 
 Like Quillet vpon the fretfullPorpemine: 
 But this cernall blafon moft not be 
 To eares of ftefh and bloud; lift Htutlet, oh lift, 
 If chou didft cuer thy deare Father looe, 
 
 H*. QhHeauen! 
 
 Cko. Reuenge his foule and moft vnnaturall Murther 
 
 Ham. Mutiher? 
 
 Gbafl. Murxher moft foule.as in the beft it is ; 
 But thtsmoft foule,ftrange,*nd vnnaturall. 
 
 Han. Hafl.haft me to know k, 
 T h?.t with wings asfwift 
 Asmeditation,or th thoughts of Loue, 
 May fwetpe to my Reuenge. 
 
 Ckeft. I finde thee apr, 
 
 And duller (hould'ft ihou be then the far weede 
 That rots it felfe in eafe.on Lethe Wharfe, 
 Would ft thou not ftirre in this. Now Harriet heart : 
 It's giuen out.that fleeping in mine Orchard, 
 A Serpent ftung me : fo ihe whole care of Denmark*;, 
 Is by a forged proceffe of my death 
 Rankly abujr'd : But know thoo Noble youth. 
 The Serpent that did (ting thy Faibers life, 
 Now 7 weares his Crowne. 
 
 Hant O my Propheticke foule : mine Vncle ? 
 
 Gbffi. I that incelluous, thit adulterate Beaft 
 With wiv.hcraft of his wits, hath Traitorous gaifts. 
 Oh wicked Wit.and Gifo.that haue the power 
 Sotofeducel Won to to this fhamefuli Luft 
 The will of my moft feeming vettuous Qneent: 
 Oh ///M,wh$t 3 falling off was there, 
 From me.whofe loue was of that dignity, 
 That it went hand in hand, euen witri the Vow 
 I made co her in Marriage ;snd to decline 
 Vpon a wretch, whofeNaturall gift j wcrepoore 
 To thofe of mine. But Vcrtue,as it newer wil bemoued, 
 Though Lewdrxfc court it in a fhapeof Heauen t 
 So Luft, though ro a radiant Angell link'd, 
 Wll fate it felfe in a CeicftiaJlbd,&prey onGartwgs 
 
TbeTragediecf Hamlet. 
 
 utfort,nKibinkeIfcnt the Mornings Ayre; 
 ricfc Uc roe be : Sleeping within nine Orchard, 
 r cttftome alwaycs in the afccrooonq 
 on my fccurc hower thy Vncle ftole 
 ith iuycc of curfcd Hcbenon in a Violl, 
 nd in the Porches of mine earet did poure 
 'he Icaperous DUhlraenti whofe cffcft 
 olds fuch an comity with blood of Man, 
 lat fwift as Quick>filuer,it courfes through 
 'he natural! Gates and Allies of the Body ; 
 nd with a fodaine vigour it doth poffct 
 nd curd, like Aygrc droppings into Milke, 
 ttc thin and wholfome blood : fo did it mine ; 
 nd a moft inftanc Tetter bak'd about, 
 aft L7-ar-like, with vile and loathforoe cruft, 
 11 my fmootb Body, 
 'bus was 1, deeping, by a Brothers hand, 
 f Life.of Crowne, and Qnccnc at once difpatcht ; 
 ?ut off eucn in the Blofiornes of my Sinne, 
 r.houzzled, difappointed, vnnancld, 
 o reckoning madc.btu Tent tony account 
 f ith all my imperfections on my head; 
 h horr;bIe,Oh horrible, moft horrible: 
 ' thou haft nature in chcc brare it not; 
 .ct not the Royall Bed of Denmarke be 
 Couch for Luxury and damned Inceft. 
 ut howf oeuer chou purfueft this A 61, 
 'aim not ihy mind ;nor let thy Soule contriue 
 Lgainft thy Mother ought; Icaue her to hrauen , 
 nd to thole Thornes that in her bofome lodge, 
 'o pricke and fling bet. Fare thee well at once; 
 'he Glow- w or me (hovvcs the Matine to he neere, 
 
 d gins to fsjle his vncfTcdhiall Fire: 
 
 ue.zdue.WjCT/fr: remember me. xit. 
 
 Hem Oh all you hoft of Hcaucn ! Oh Earth wh at els? 
 And fhall I couple Hell ? Oh fie : hold mrtouti 
 .ml you my fiunewes.grow nonnftam Old; 
 utbearemeftirrclyvp: Remember thee ? 
 , tbou pooreGhoft , while memory holds a feate 
 n this d.ftrafted Globe : Remember tbce ? 
 'ca.from theTblof my Memory, 
 e wipe away all trioiall fond Records, 
 All fa we* of Bookes.all formes, all prefuretpaft, 
 'hat youth and obferuation coppied there) 
 Lnd thy Commandment all alone fhall line 
 Within the Booke and Volume of my Braine, 
 /nraixi with bafcr matter; yes } yts,bjr Hcaucn : 
 Oh moft pcrnicioos woman! 
 Oh VllUme.Viltaine, fmiFrng damned Vil Jaine J 
 My Tablcs,my Tables; men it is I fet it downe, 
 That one rmy fnnile.and fmile and be a Viljamc; 
 At lea ft I'm fure it may be To in Denmarke ; 
 JoVnckle there you are: now to my word; 
 It ii; Adue,Adue, Remember me : I haue fworn't. 
 
 Her & Mtr.mthm. My Lord.my Lori 
 Etier Horatto iuA AforeeUm. 
 
 liar. Hcauenfecutehim. 
 Afar. So be it. 
 H*r. lllo, ho,ho. my Lord. 
 Htm. Hillo, ho,ho,boyj comebird,come. 
 M*r. How ift't my Noble Lord t 
 H*r. Whit ncwrs, my Lord? 
 Ham. Oh wonderful!! 
 Hor. Good my Lord tell it. 
 Htm. Noyou'Jrcucalcit. 
 
 H*r. Not I,my Lord.byHcaoen. 
 
 At*. Nor I, my Lord. (thin* h? 
 
 Ham. How fay you then, would heart of man once 
 But joul be fccret? 
 
 'Bub. I, byHeau'n, my Lord. 
 Hum. There's cere a villaioe dwelling in all Dentaarkc 
 But hec's an arrant knaue. 
 
 H*. There need* no Ghoft my Lord, come from the 
 Grauc.to tell vs this. 
 
 Ha. Why right-on are i'th' right; 
 And fo, without more circumftance at all, 
 I hold it fit that we (bake hands.and part: 
 You,as your bufincs and defires ftall point you; 
 For euery man ba's bufinefle and defire. 
 Such as it is : and for mine owne poore part, 
 Looke you, He goepray. 
 
 Her. Thefe are but wildand hurling words.my Lord. 
 
 Htm. I'tuforry they offend you heartily : 
 Yes faith, heartily. 
 
 Her. Therc'lno offence my Lori 
 
 Htm. Yes, by Saint /*mc* ? ,but there is my Lord, 
 And much offence too, touching this Vifionbw* : 
 It is an honcQ Chert, that let ote tell you : 
 For your defire to know what is btweene vs, 
 O'reroafter't as you may. And now good friends, 
 As you are Fricnd9,Schollers and Soldier*. 
 Giue me one poore icqoeft. 
 
 ft>. What is't my Lord? we will. 
 
 Ham Neuer make known what you haue feen to night. 
 
 2?A. MyLord.wewillnot. 
 
 Htm Ny, but fwear't. 
 
 Har, I nfa ith my Lord, not I. 
 
 Mar. Nor 1 my Lord : in faith. 
 
 Hm. Vponmyfword. 
 
 MarceR. .We hau fwome my Lord already. 
 
 Htm Indeed.vponmy fword Indeed. 
 
 Cha. Sweare. Ghefl crirsvnder tkeSttt. 
 
 Htm. Ah ha boy.fayeft thou (o. Art thou there true- 
 penny ? Come one you here this fellow in the fcllaedge 
 Confent to fweare. 
 
 Her. Propofe the Oh my Lord. 
 
 Htm. Neuer to fpeake oftbis that you hane feene. 
 S Acarr by my fword. 
 
 Gh. Sweare. 
 
 Htm. Hie & vinous* Then weel (hift for grovmd, 
 Come hither Gentlemen, 
 And lay your hands againe vpon my fword. 
 Neuer to fpeake of this that you haue heard : 
 Sweare by try Sword. 
 
 Cha. Sweare. (faft? 
 
 Htm. Well faid old Molc,can'ft worke i'th' ground fo 
 A worthy Piooer,oncemore rcmoue good frieodf. 
 
 Her. Oh day and mght;but this is wondrous ftrange. 
 
 Ham. And therefore as a flr anger giue it welcome. 
 There are more thin^t in Hcauen and Earth, fftratw, 
 Then ate dream't of in out Philofophy But ccmc, 
 Here as before, neaer fo helpe yon mercy, 
 How ftrange or odde fo ere I beare my felfe; 
 (As 1 perchance heeresfter (hall rbinke meet 
 To put an Anticke dirpoHttoa on :) 
 That you at fitch rime feeing me, neuer fhall 
 With Armes encombred thus, or thus, head (hake; 
 Or by pronouncing of foroe doubtfull Phrafej 
 As wcli.wc know,or we coul^ and if we would, 
 Or if we lift to fpeake j or there be and if there might, 
 Or fuch ambiguous giuing out to note, 
 
 Thai 
 
That you know ought of m^ *"is not to doe . 
 So grace and mercy at yo moft ncede helpe you 
 Iweare. 
 
 The Tragedie of Hamlet. 
 
 . Sweare. 
 
 G*o/f. sweare. 
 
 Ham. Reft, reft perturbed Spii it: foGfimlemen, 
 With all my loue 1 doc commend me to you ; 
 And what fo poore a man as Hamlet is, 
 day doe t'txpreffe his loue and friending to you, 
 Godwilling t"hall not Iacke : let vsgoe in together, 
 And Rill your fingm on your lippes 1 pray, 
 The time is out cf toynt : Oh curfed fpighr, 
 That euer 1 was borne to fet it right. 
 May.come let *i goe together. 
 
 dflus Secundus. 
 
 Enter Polom w ,aad Rfynelda. 
 
 folia. Giue him his moncy,and thcle notes Rtynoli 
 Rejnel I will my Lord. 
 Palan. You (hall doemaruels wifely: 
 Before you vifite him you make inquiry 
 Ofhis behauioor. 
 Rtynel: My Lord, I did intend it. 
 
 folon. Marry.wcll faid ; 
 Very well fa\d. Looke you Sir, 
 Enquire me tuft what Danskers arein Pans; 
 And how,and who;what meanes;and where they kecpet 
 What company, at what expence : 3nd finding 
 By this eocompaffcment and drift ofquf ftion, 
 That they doe know my fonne . Come you more neerer 
 Then your particular demands will couch tt, 
 Takeyouss 'twere feme diftant knowledge of him, 
 And thus 1 know his father and his friends, 
 And in patt him. Doc you marke this Reynolds? 
 
 Reynal. I, very well my Lord 
 Pettm. And in part him.butyou may fay nocwellj 
 But if t be hee I mesne,hecs very wilde; 
 Addicted fo and fo; and ihere put on him 
 What forgeries you pleafe; marry, none forankc, 
 As may diflionourhim ; take heed of that : 
 But Sir, fuch wanton, wild, and vfuall flips, 
 As are Companions noted and moft knownc 
 To youth and liberty 
 
 T(ejntl. As gaming my Lord. ' 
 
 Toto'i. I, ordrinking.fencing.fwearing, 
 Quaielling.drabbing. You tmy goe fo farre. 
 
 Rtyntl. My Lord that would difhonour him. 
 
 faien. Faith no, as you may feafon it in the charge; 
 You muft not put another fcan4a!lon him, 
 That hee is open to Incommencie; 
 That's not my meaningibut breath his faults fo quaintly , 
 That they may feem the taints of liberty; 
 The flafli and out-brcake of a fieiy minde, 
 A feuagenei in vnreclaim'd bloud of general! aflault. 
 
 Rtynol. But my good Lord. 
 
 felon. WrKrcfoiefhouldvou doc this? 
 
 Rtintl. I my Lord, 1 would know that. 
 
 Palm. Marry Sir.hecre's my drift, 
 And 1 belicue U is a fetch of warrant: 
 You laying ihefc flight fulleyes on my Sonrw, 
 As 'twere a thing a little foil'd i'th* working: (found, 
 Maike you your party in conuerfe; him you would 
 Hlauing cuer feene. In the prenominatc crimes, 
 
 The youth you breath of guilty, be a (Tun) 
 He clofes with you in this confequence* 
 Good fir,or fo.or friend, ot Gentleman. 
 According to the Phrale and the Addition, 
 Of man and Country. 
 
 Ryiiol. Very good my lord. 
 
 Ptbn. And then Sir doe* he this? 
 He docs : vthat was I about to fay? 
 I was about to fay fomthing : where did I leauc ? 
 
 Reynal. At doles in the confequence : 
 At friend, or fo.and Gentleman. 
 
 Ptlan. At clofes in the confequence, I many, 
 He clofes with you thus. I know the Gentleman, 
 I faw him ye!lcrd.iy,or tother day; 
 Or then or therewith fuch and (uch;and as you lay, 
 There was he gaming, there oVetookc in's Roufc, 
 There falling out at Tennis; orpetchance, 
 1 faw him enter fuch a hoofeof faile; 
 Videlicet,*. BrotheJl,or fo forth. See you now; 
 Youibauotfalfhood.takcs this Cape of truth; 
 And thus doe we of wifedome and of reach 
 With wmdlc(Tei,and with afTaies of Bias, 
 By indirections finde directions out : 
 So by my former Lecture and aduice 
 Shall you my Sonnesy ou haue mc,haue you not ? 
 
 T^jneJ- My Lord I haue. 
 
 Ptloa. God buy y oojfare you well. 
 
 Rfjial. Good my Lord. 
 
 t oltn Obferuehis inclination in your fel(i 
 
 Reynct. I (hall my Lord. 
 
 Ptlon. AndlethimplyehisMuficke 
 WeU,myLord Exit. 
 
 Inter OpMia. 
 
 Polo* Farewell: 
 How now 0pWi.what'j the matter? 
 
 Ofbe. Alas my Lord ,1 haue beene fo affrighted. 
 Polen. With what.in thenarjieofHcauen? 
 
 Ophe. My Lord, as 1 was fowing in myChambr, 
 Lord WrfW with his doublet all vobrac'd. 
 Nc hat vpon his head, his (lockings foul'd, 
 Vugartrcd, and downe giued to his AnMf, 
 Pale as bis fhirr.his knees knocking each other, 
 And with a looke fo pitious in purport, 
 As if he had been loofed out of hell, 
 To fpeake of horrors : he comes before me. 
 
 folon. Mad for thy Loue t 
 
 Ophe. My Lord,! doe not know: but truly I do feare it 
 
 Fob*. Whatfaidhe? 
 
 Ophe. He tookeme by ihc wrift.and held me hard j 
 Then goes he to the length of all his armc; 
 And with his other hand thus o'rc his brow, 
 He faUto fuchperufall of my face, 
 As he would draw it. Long itaid he fo, 
 At la ft, a little (baking of mine Anne .- 
 And thrice hit head thus wauing vp and downej 
 He rais'd a ngh.fo pittious and profound, 
 That it did fueme to (Tiatterall his bulke, 
 And end his being. That done, he lets me goe, 
 And with his head ouer his (boulders tutn'd, 
 He feem'd to finde his way vwi thout his eyes, 
 For out adores he went without their helpe; 
 And to the laft.bended their light on me. 
 
 Po/en. Goe with me, I will goe feck e the King, 
 This is the very extafie of Loue, 
 Wnofe violent property fortdoes it felfc, 
 _ Afd 
 
The Tragedi^ of Hamlet 
 
 And tods the will to dcfperare Vndmahings, 
 
 As oft as anypaflion vnder Heaucn, 
 
 T hat do aftvd our Harare?. I am fouic. 
 
 What bue you giucn him any hard words oflaw ? 
 
 Oph* No my good Lord : but as you did command, 
 I did Tepeli his l.euer s.znd deny'dc 
 HiifteiTeiom. 
 
 Pal. That hath made him mad. 
 1 am forrie thai with better fpced and Judgement 
 I had not quoted him. I feate be did but trifle, 
 And meant to wracke thcc : but before w my iealoufie : 
 U feemes it is as proper to our Age, 
 To caft beyond *ur felues in our Opinions, 
 As u is common for the yonger fort 
 To lacke difcrttioo. Come.go we to the King, 
 Trm muft be known*, <h being kept clofe might moue 
 More gr*fe to hide, then haie to vtter loe. 
 
 Scena Secunda. 
 
 S*ur Ktng^me^Rofincrane^ad Cuilden. 
 fttrnt Curacy i. 
 
 King, Welcome d<rere Hpfincraace and CinUtnftrnt. 
 Moteouer, that we much did long to fee you, 
 Theneede we baoeto vfeyou,didprouoke 
 Our haftie fending. Something hauc you beard 
 QfHimlftJ transformation : fo I call it, 
 Since not th'exterior, nor the inward man 
 Refembks that it was. What it (hould bee 
 More then his Fathers death, that thus hath put him 
 So much fiom thVndwftanding of himUlfe, 
 I cannot deeme of. I intreatyouboth, 
 Thar being of fo young dayes brought vp with him 
 And fmce fo Neighbour 'dxo his youth.and humour, 
 That you vouchiife your reft heerc in our Couit 
 Some little time* fo by your Companies 
 To draw him on to pleafure,and to gather 
 So much as from Occafions you rruy gleane, 
 That open'd h'es within oir remedie. 
 
 Q". GoodGentlemen.he hath much talk'd ofyou, 
 And lure I am, two men there are not huing, 
 To whom he more adheres. If it will pleafeyou 
 To fhew vsfo much Gentrie, and goodwill* 
 As to jpend your time with v a- while, 
 Porihc iupply and profit of our Hope, 
 Your Vitiation (hall receiue fuch ihankes 
 As fits a Kings remembrance. 
 
 ReJSn. Both your Ma.cities 
 Might by theSoueraigne power you haueofvs, 
 Put your dread pleafurei, mere into Command 
 ThenxoEntreatit. 
 
 Cud. Wcboihobey, 
 
 And here giucvp our ftlues, in the full benr, 
 To lay ourSeruices freely at your feete, 
 To be commanded. 
 
 King. Thankes Rofatrance.snd %mi\sGitiUtmjlenx. 
 
 And I befeech you inftantly to vifit 
 
 My too much changed Sonne. 
 
 Gofomeofye, 
 
 And bring rh e Gentlemen where Bwrfwis. 
 
 Guil. H cauens mke our prefence and our pra&rfes 
 Plealantandhelpfulltohim. *. 
 
 Quewe. Amen. 
 
 Enter Polanius. 
 
 Pel. TVi'Ambaitidon from Norwey, my good Lord, 
 Arcioyfully return'd. 
 
 King. Thou fl ill haft bin the Father of good Newc* 
 
 Pol. Haue 1 ,my Lord t A Sure you/ny good Ligv, 
 I hold my du:ie,as I hold my Souk, 
 Both to my God.one to my gracioui. King : 
 And 1 do thmke, or elfe thii bramc of mine 
 Hunt, not the tiaik of Policie.fo fure 
 As 1 haue vi'd to do : thac I haue found 
 The very caufe of H&nL-tt Lunacie. 
 
 Ktg Oh fpeake of that.that 1 do long to hcare. 
 
 Tol Guie nrft admittance to th'ArrbdO'jdors, 
 My Newes frtall be thNew to that great Feaft. 
 
 King. Thy felfe do grace to thn,and bring them in. 
 He tcls me my fweet Queene, that h hath found 
 The head and fourfe of all your Sonnes diflemper. 
 
 Jgu. I doubt it is no other, but the maine, 
 His hathers death,and our o'rc-hafty Marriage. 
 Enter folenim,VllWKwd, and CentliMi. 
 
 King. Well.we ChaUfift hm,. Welcome good Frends: 
 Say Piritumand, what from out Brother Norwey t 
 
 folt. MoftfairereturneofGreetings,andDef)rv. 
 Vpon our rufi,riefent out to fupprefle 
 His Nephewes Lcuies.which ro him appear'd 
 lobea preparation 'gamftihe Poleak ; 
 But better look'd tnto,hc truly found 
 It was agawrt your Highnefle, whereat greeued,] 
 That fohisSickne(Te,Age,and Impotence 
 Was fatfely borne in hand, fends out Atrefts 
 On FtnaArai. which he (in breefe) obeyet, 
 Receiues rebuke from Not wey : and in fine, 
 Makes Vow before his Vnkle.neuer more 
 To giuc t h'aflay of Armes againft your Maieftie. 
 Whereon old Norwey, ouercome with ioy, 
 Giues him three thoufand Crownes in Annual! Fee, 
 And his Cpmmi'iTjon to imploy thofe Soldiers 
 So leuied as before, againft the Poleak : 
 With an intreaty heerein further fhewne. 
 That it might pleafeyou to giue quiet pafTe 
 Through ypur Dominions.for his Emerprize, 
 On fuch regards of fafety and allowance, 
 As (herein are let downe. 
 
 King. It likes vs well: 
 And atour more confidet'd time wee'l read, 
 Anfwer,and thmke vpon this Bufinefle. 
 Meane time we th*nkeyou, for your weU-tooke Labour. 
 Go to yout reft, at night weel Feafi together 
 M oft we) come home. 
 
 Pel. This bufinejr.. ; s V pry well ended 
 My Hege.and Maoam, to expoftulate 
 What Maieflie /hould be, what Dutic is, 
 Why day is clay ; night.night ; and time is time. 
 Were nothing bur to wafkNight,Day and Time. 
 Thererbre.finceBreuirieistheSouleofWit, 
 And tedioufnefle.the Jimbcs and out ward ftourifhes, 
 I will be breefe. Your Noble Sonne is mad . 
 Mad call 1 it; for to define trueMadncfle, 
 What is't, but to be nothing elfe but mad. 
 But let th.it go. 
 
 Qtf. More matter, with leffe Art. 
 
 ?l. Madam.I fwearel vfeno Art acall : 
 That he is mad, 'tis true : Tis true 'tis putie, 
 And pittic it Js true : A foolifh figure, 
 B-Jt fcrewe)l it . for i will vfe no Art. 
 
 M.id 
 
The Travedie of Hamlet. 
 
 261 
 
 *d tecvs grant him then: andnowremauiCs 
 ia t we finde out thccaufeof this effect, 
 
 >r ratfecr fay, thecaufeofthisdcfea j 
 
 otthis effca defcftiue, comes by caufe, 
 MIS tt rcmaincs.anii the remainder thus. Perpend, 
 luue a daughter : h*uc,whil'ft {he is mine, 
 /ho in her Dutie and Obedience, markc, 
 th gtuen me this : now gather.and furmife. 
 The Letter. 
 
 beoutifedO- 
 
 hat's an ill Phrafc, vilde Phrafe, beautified it a vildc 
 hrafe.- but vou fhall heare thcfe in her cxcrllenc white 
 tofome, thefc. 
 
 )u. Came this from Hamlet to her. 
 Pol. Good Madam ftav awhile, I will be fcithfull. 
 ubt tbou . the Starret eft fire, 
 oabt, that the Suaae doth moite .* 
 oaf* Truth to be a LIST, 
 M never Doubt, I lean. 
 
 bere Oplxlta, lamiSat Atfe Numbers: I haae net Art to 
 nvkon mygroitet ; but that I leae the* bfft, ob moft "Bfft fa- 
 it. \sldtCK. 
 
 Tbaxewrmoremo&aeitn L*ty :#hM this 
 
 <JMacbteisiohim t Hamlet, 
 'his tn Obedience hath my daughter Qiew'd roe > 
 nd more aboue hath his (eliciting, 
 s they fell out by Time, by Meanes.aad Place, 
 .llgiuentomineeare. 
 
 K.g. But howhath (he receiu'd his Loue? 
 Pol. What doyouthmkeofme ? 
 King. As of a man, faithfull and Honourable. 
 pol,\ wold fame proue fo.But what might you think ? 
 When 1 had feene this hot loue on the wing. 
 ,s 1 perceiued it, I muft trll you that 
 efore my Daughter told mc.v/haunight you 
 >r my deere Maieftie your Queene hcere, think, 
 f 1 had play d the DeskeorTable-booke, 
 >r giucn my heart a winking, mute and dumbe, 
 Or look'd vpon this Loue.with idle fight, 
 Vhat might you thinkc ?No,I went round to workc, 
 And (my yong Miflris)thus I did befpeake 
 ,ord Hamlet is a Prince out of thy Scat re, 
 This muft not be : and then,l Precepts gaue her, 
 Thai (He Ihould locke her felfe from his Rcfort, 
 Vdmit no Meflengers.receiueno Tokens : 
 Which done, (he tooke the Fruites of my Aduice, 
 Aftdhetepulfed- AfliortTaletomake, 
 Pell into a Sadnefle, then into a F-ift, 
 Thence to z Watch, thence into a Weaknefle, 
 Thence to a Lightncfle.and by this declenfioo 
 Into the M adnefle whereon now he rauts, 
 Andallwewailefor. 
 
 King. Do you thinke 'tis this? 
 Q*. It may be very likely. 
 
 Pol. Hath there bene fuch a time, I'dc faio know that, 
 That I haue pofliciuely Cs>d, 'tis (o, 
 When it prou'd other wife? 
 King. Not that I know. 
 Pol. Take this from tbisjYthis be otherwife. 
 If Grcumftances leactemc, I will finde 
 Where truth is hid, though it were hid mdcedc 
 Withm the Center. 
 
 King. How my we try it further? 
 Pol. You know forcetimes 
 Hie walKcs fourc aoutcstogethcr,heere 
 
 in the Lobby. 
 
 Qm. So he ha'6 indeed. 
 
 PoL At fuch a time lie loof my Daughter to him, 
 Be you and I behiode an Arras then, 
 Maike the encounter : If he loue her not, 
 Andbenotfromhisreafonfalneihaeon ; 
 Let me be no AfiiftantforoStote, 
 And kccpe a Fsrrne and Carters. 
 
 King. We will try it. 
 
 E*:er Hamlet reading on a Betkf.. 
 
 S, But looke where ladly the poote wretch 
 Comes reading. 
 
 >to/. Away I do befeech you, both away, 
 lie boord him prefaitry. Em Kng <$ Queen, 
 
 Oh gme me lezuc. How does my good LoitHsmlet f 
 
 Ham. Well.God-a.mecy. 
 
 Pol. Do you know me,my Lord ? 
 
 Ham. Excel!ent,exce!Ieat well : y'are a Fiflimonger. 
 Pol. Not I my Lord 
 
 Ham. Then I would you were fo honeft a man. 
 
 Tol. Honcft,my Lord? 
 
 Ham. Ifir.tobehcneftas this world go, is to bee 
 one man pick'd out of two thoufacd. 
 
 Pol. That's very true.my Lord. 
 
 Ham. For if the Sun btccd Msgots in a dead dogge, 
 being a good kifling Carrion 
 Haue you a daughter? 
 
 fcl. I haue my Lorrf. 
 
 Ham. Let her not walkei'th-Sunnc i Conception is a 
 blefsing, but not as your daughter may conceiucJrricnd 
 looke too't. 
 
 /W.How fay you by ihst?StiU harping on m 
 ter: yet he knew me not at ruft; he faid I was a Fifhmon- 
 ger : he is f Jrre gone,farre gone : lad truly in my youth, 
 1 furTW d much extreamity for loue : very necre this. He 
 fpeake to him agaioe. What io yon read my Lord? 
 
 Ham. Words, words.words. 
 
 Pel What is the matttr.my Lord ? 
 
 Ham. Beweencwho? 
 
 Pol. I meanc the matter you meane.my Lord. 
 
 Ham. Slanders Sir : for the Saryricall flane faieshere, 
 that old men haue gray Beards; that their faces are wnn- 
 k!ed ; their eyes purging thicke Amber, or Plum-Ti ec 
 Gumme : and that they haue 3 plentiful! locke of Wit, 
 together with weake Hammes. All which Sir, though I 
 moft powerfully, and potently beleeue ; yet I holde it 
 not Honeftie to haoe it thus fctdownc : For you your 
 felfe Sir, (hould be old as I am, ifhkeaCrab yon could 
 go backward. 
 
 Pol, Though this be madneffr. 
 Yet there is Method in't : will you walke 
 Out of the ayt e my Lor<^? 
 
 Ham. IntomyGrauc? 
 
 Pol. Indeed thsr is out o'th'Ayre : 
 How pregnant (foraeiimes)his Replies are > 
 A happincflc, 
 
 That ofccn Madnefle hits on, 
 Which Rcafon and Sanitie could not 
 So profptToufly be ddiuer'd of 
 Iwillleauehim, 
 
 And fodainely rontriue the meanes of meeting 
 Bctwrcne him.and my daughter 
 My flonoursblc Lord,! will mofl humbly 
 Takemykaucof you. 
 
 oo 5 Ftai-i 
 
The Tragedie of Hamlet. 
 
 ffam. You cannot Sir take from me any thing, that 1 
 will more willingly prt withall , except my lfe, mj 
 
 ?/. Fare you well my Lord. 
 
 Ham, 7 heft- tedious old fboles. 
 
 Tolon. You goe to fke my Lord 7A>Wr ; there 
 
 e is. 
 
 Emir Rofiicr an ad GiUgmftnr. 
 
 Re/in. God hue you Sit. 
 
 Gtti. MinU>onour'dLord? 
 
 R,Rn. Myraoft deare Lord/ 
 
 Ham. My excellent good friends? How oVft thou 
 ttldenflent} Oh,Rofincr*M ; good Lads : How doe ye 
 both? 
 
 Rtjii. As the indifferent Children of the earth. 
 
 Guild. H appy ,in that we are not ouer- happy : on For- 
 tunes Cap, we are not the very Button. 
 
 Ham. Nor the Soaks of her Shoo ? 
 
 Jtf^b. Neither my Lord. 
 
 ttem. Then you hue about her wafie, or in the mid- 
 dleofherfauour? 
 
 Cjuil. Faich.hcr priuates, we. 
 
 Hum, In the fccret parts of Fortune? Oh, mofttruei 
 (he is a Strumpet. What's the nc wet ? 
 
 ^oflt. None my Lord; boi that the World's gtowne 
 honeft. 
 
 Htm. TheoisDoomefiJayneere: But your newes is 
 DVA true. Let me qucition more in particular : what haue 
 you toy good friends, deferued at the hands of Fortune, 
 that (he leads you to Prifon hither? 
 
 GX& Prifon,niy Lord ? 
 
 Ham. Denmark's a Ptifon. 
 
 toj!*. ThenistheWorliione. 
 
 Ham. A goodly one,in which there are many Con- 
 Finesj Wai ds,and Dungeons; Drnmarkg being one o'th' 
 WorQ. 
 
 Roftn. We thinke not fo my Lord. 
 
 Ham. Why then'tis none to you;for there b nothing 
 either good ox bad, but thinking makes it fo : to me it it 
 aprifon. 
 
 Xff/fa. Why then yoar Ambition makes it one: 'ti 
 too narrow for your minde. 
 
 *m. OGod, 1 could be bounded in a nuOhcll, and 
 count my fclfe a King of infinite fpace ; were it not that 
 Ihauebaddreames. 
 
 Gttil. W hirhdrcaroes indeed are Ambition : for the 
 wry fubftanct of the Ambitious, is meerely the (hadow 
 of a Drcame. 
 
 Ham. A dreame it felfe is bin a thadow. 
 
 Reft*. Truck/, and I hold Ambition of fo ayry and 
 light a quality, that it is bet a fhadowes (hadow. 
 
 Ham, Then are our Beggers bodies; and our Mo. 
 narchs'and out-flreuht Heroes the Beggcrt Shadowes: 
 {half wee 10 ih' Court : for, by my fey 1 cannot rea- 
 fon ? 
 
 T-otb. Wcr'I wait vpon you. 
 
 Han. No fuch matter. I twill not fort you with the 
 reftofmyferuants: fortofpcake to you like an honeft 
 man: 1 are moil dreadfully attended; but in the beaten 
 way of fncodfnip. What make yoo at Elfatnvtr ? 
 Bff*. To vifit yoo my Lord.no other occsfion. 
 Ham. Begger that 1 am ,1 am eoen pooi e in thankes; 
 b 1 thanke you : and (uie deare friends my thanks 
 are too deare a nalfcpeny , were you not fern for? Is it 
 youi OWM inclining? Is it a free yifitarion ? Crs:?- 
 
 deale iuftly with me : come.comei nay fpeakc 
 
 Cud. What (hould we fay my Lord t 
 
 Ham. Why any thing. But to the purpofej you were 
 
 fent for; and there is a kinde coofcfTion in your looke; 
 
 which your modefties haue not craft enough to o- 
 
 )or, 1 know the good King & Queene haue fent fot you. 
 
 Rofm. To what end my Lotd ? 
 
 Ham. That you muft teach roc : but let meeconiure 
 you, by the rights of our fellowfhip,by the confonancy of 
 our youth, by the Obligation of out euer-prcferucd loue, 
 and Dy what more deare, a better propofer could charge 
 you withall 5 be eoen and direft with me, whether yuu 
 .were fent for or no. 
 
 Rap*. What fay you? 
 
 Htm. Nay then I haue an eye of you; if you loue me 
 hold not off. 
 g*tl. My Lord, we were fent for. 
 
 Ham. J will tell you why , fo (hall roy anticipation 
 preuent your difcouery of your fecricicto the King and 
 Queene:moultno feather, I haue of late, but wherefore 
 1 know not, loft all my mmh,forgone all cuftoroeof ex- 
 crcife; and indeed.it goes foheauenly with my dilpofifi- 
 on;that this goodly frame the Earth,feemes to n>c a fler- 
 til) Promontory ; thisrnoft excellent Canopy the Ayre, 
 look youjthu braue ore-hanging, this Matcfticall Roofe, 
 fretted with golden fire: why, it appeares no other thing 
 tomee, then a foule aod peHilent congregation of va- 
 pours. What a piece, of worke is a man! how Noble in 
 ReaCon ? how infinite in faculty ? in forme f nd reouing 
 how exprefle and admirable? in Action, how like an An- 
 gel ? in apprehenfion, how likeaGod> the beauty ot'the 
 world, the Parragon ot A,nirQals ; and yet to me, what is 
 this QuioteiTence of Doft ? Man delights oot me; no, 
 nor Woman neither; cltough by your fmihng you feeme 
 tofayfo. 
 
 Rfu>* My Lord , there was no fuch Ruffe in my 
 thoughts. 
 
 Ham. Why did you laugh.whcn I faid, Man delights 
 not me > 
 
 Ro{in. To thinke, my Lord/ifyou delight oot in Man, 
 what Lenton entertainment the Players (hall receiue 
 from you: wee coated them on the way, and hither aic 
 they commmg to offer you Seruice. 
 
 Ham. He that pi ayes the King (hall be welcome; his 
 Maiefty (hall haue Tribute of mee : the. aJurucuroui 
 Knight (hal vf his Foyle and Target : the Louer (hall 
 not tigflT-r, the humorous man (hal! end his part 
 peace: the Clowne (Kail make thofe laugh whcfclung; 
 are tickled a'th' fere : and the Lady (hall fay her msnde 
 freely; or the blankcVcrfe fhall halt for 'I : what Piaj 
 are they ? 
 
 Rejtn. Euen thofe you were wont to take delight in 
 the Tragedians of the City. 
 
 Ham. How chances it they traoaile? their refi- 
 dence both in reputation and profit was better both 
 wayes. 
 
 Rfi. I thinke their Inhibition comes by the meanes 
 of the lare Innouacion / 
 
 Ham. Doe they hold the fame eftimation they did 
 when I was in theCiry ? Are they fo follow'd ? 
 
 Rofi*. Noindecd,theyarenoc. 
 
 Ham How comes it /doe they grow nifty? 
 
 Xofi*. Nay, the.r indeanonr keeees in the wonted 
 pace; But there is Sir an eyrie of Children, lutlc 
 Yafes, that rrye out on the top of qucftton ; and 
 ft re moft ryraruMcally clsp 't foft : thefe are now the 
 
TkeTrage&e of fjtmltt. 
 
 , and fo be-ratled the common Stages (fo they 
 all them) that many wearing Rapiere, arearrraidcof 
 O oofe-quils,and dare fcarfe come chicher. 
 
 Ham. What ate they Children? Who maintains 'em? 
 iow are they elected ? Will chey purlue the Quality no 
 onger then they caning ? Will they not fay afterwards 
 f they (hould grow thernfeWi to common Players (as 
 :islikemott i f their mi-anet are no better) their Wrt- 
 ers do them wrong, to make them exclaim againft their 
 wneSucceflion. 
 
 Rofin. Faith trwre ha's bene much to do on both fides: 
 nd the Nation holds it no finnc, to tarre them to Con- 
 ouerfie. There was for awhile, nomony bid for argu- 
 ment, vnletfe the Poet aud the Player went toCuffes in 
 he Qweflion. 
 Hum. Is'cpofltble? 
 
 GxifJ. Oh there hi'j beene much thiowing about of 
 (nines. 
 
 Ham. Do the Boyes cany it away ? 
 RaKn.\ that they do my Lord,//v/ & hi* load coo. 
 Hum. It U not ftrange: for mine Vnckle is King of 
 >enmarke, and tho'.'e that would make mowes at him 
 while my Father liued; giuc twenty, forty, an hundred 
 Jucates a peer?, for his picture in Little. There is Tome- . 
 hing in this more then Natural), if Philofophie could 
 iflde it out. 
 
 Tla*rsfhf>r tte Plojori. 
 
 Gut! There are the Players. 
 
 Him. Gentlemen, you are wclcom to flfotifwen your 
 lands, come : The sppurtcnance of Welcome, K Fafhion 
 nd Ceremony Let me comply with you in the Garbe, 
 eft my extent 10 the Players(which I tell you nuifl fhew 
 oncward)(hou!d more appeare tike entertainment 
 rtenyours. You ate welcome : but my Vnckle Father, 
 nd Aunt Mother are deceiu'd. -' 
 
 Cud. In what my dcere Lord ? 
 
 Horn. Jam but mad North.North- Weft : when the 
 Winde is Southerly, I koowaHawkefroma Handfaw. 
 Enter Ptloniw. 
 
 Pol. Well be with you Gentlemen. 
 
 Ham, Heatke you Guildeafl-grue^ and you too : at each 
 :are a hearer i that great Baby you lee there, is not yet 
 out of his fwathing clouts. 
 
 A/i.Happ>ly he'i the fecond time come to them: for 
 they fay ,an old man is twice a childe. 
 
 Hn>. I will Ptophefie. Hee comes to tell me of the 
 Players. Mark it, you fay tight Sir : for a Monday mor- 
 ning 'twas fo Indeed. 
 
 fel. My Lord,l haoc Newcs to tell you. 
 
 ffum. My Lord, 1 haue Ne we* to tell you. 
 When Rtfita an Ador in Rom? >~- 
 
 Pal. The A &ors are comehi trier my Lord. 
 
 JJm. Buzz, buzze. 
 
 ?-sl. Vpon mine Honor. 
 
 Ham. Then con each Ador on his Afle ... - 
 
 Plon. The beft Aftors in the world, either for Trage- 
 die, Comedic.Hiftorie, Piftotall . PaftoricaH-ComicalU 
 Hiftoricall-Paftorall : Trsgicall-Hiftoricall: Tragicall- 
 ComicaH-Hirtoricall-Paftoralt : Scene indiuiblc, or Po- 
 em vnlimitcd. Seneca cannot be too heaoy, nor Platttfa 
 too light, for the law of VVrit^nd the Liberty.Thefc re 
 the onely men. 
 
 Ham. O /g*M ludge of ifrael.what aTreafure had'ft 
 thou? 
 
 Fol. What a Tteafiire bad he,my Lord ? 
 
 Ham. Why cne faitc Daughtcr^nd no more, 
 
 The which he loued paffing well. 
 fel. Still on my Daughter. 
 Am I not i'th'right o 
 
 Pa/on. If you call me Itfkta my Lord, I haue a dat.gh- 
 r that 1 loue palling well. 
 
 Han. Nay that foilowcs nor. 
 
 Palen What followes then.my Lord ? 
 
 /f^.Why, As by lot.God woi : and then you know It 
 came to paflc, as moft like 51 was: Thefirft r owe of the 
 PensCbonfcn will (hew yoii more. Forlooke whcie my 
 Abridgements come . 
 
 Enter fouMUff us Tlayers. 
 
 Vare welcome Matters, welcome all. I am glad to fee 
 thee well : Welcome good Friends. O my olde Friend ? 
 Thy face is vahansfine* I faw theclaft : Com'ft thou te> 
 beard me in Denmatke .' What, my yong Lady and Mi- 
 ftrii?Byrlady your La.difhip w ncercr Hcauen then when 
 I faw you laft, by the altitude of a Choppme. PiayGod 
 your vok like a piece of vncurrant Gold be nor crack'ti 
 within the ring. Mfters,youare ail wclcome.-wee'l c'ne 
 to't like Fieiuh Faulconers, flic at any thing we fee: wee' 
 haue a Speech ftraight. Comegiue vs a tail of your qua- 
 lity : comc,a pa(Tionate fpecch. 
 
 I Play. What fpeech.my Loni ? 
 
 Ham. 1 heard thee fpea\ me a fpeech once,but it wai 
 oeuer Aded . or if it was,noc about once, for the Play I 
 rememberpleis'dootthe Million, 'twas Camaritto thr 
 General! : but it was (as I rcceiu'd it, and oth$, whofi 
 iudgemcnt in fuch matters, cried in the top of mine) an 
 excellent Play : well digefted in the Scoenes, fetdowne 
 v;i:h as much modeHie,as cunning. I remember one fa id 
 fherc was no Sallets in the lines, to make the matter fa- 
 uoury; nor no matter in the phrafc, that might indite the 
 Author of afTec^ation.but cal'd it an hontft merhod.On< 
 cheefe Speech m it, Inecfely lou'd, 'iwasv&rrMjal 
 to Dub, and thereabout of it efpecially, where he fpeak 
 of Pnams flaughter. If it liueinyour memory, begin a 
 tliis Line, let me (ce,lct me fee : The rugged Pyrr^iw lik 
 \\i'HjTCHi* Besft. It is not fo : itbegins with Pjrrhta 
 The rugged PJTT/MH, he whofe Sable Armes 
 Blacke as his purpofc, did the night refemble 
 When he lay couched in the Ominous Horfe, 
 Hath now this dread and blacke Complex ion frnt'd 
 With Heraldry more difmall : Head to foote 
 Now is he to take Geullcs, horridly Trick'd 
 With blood of Fathers, Mothers, Daughters, Sonnes, 
 Bak'd and impaOed with the parching ftreet*, 
 Thai lend a tyrannout.and damned Hght 
 Tortheir vilde Murthers. roaPcd in wrath and fire, 
 Aad thus o're-fized wift coagu|te gore, 
 With eye* like Carbuncles, the hellitt 
 OW Grandfire Pr,am feekes. 
 
 Pol. ForeGod,my Lord,well fpoken, wurigoodac 
 ceot,and good difcretion. 
 
 l.player. Anon hefindes him, 
 Striking coo fhorr at Greekcs. His anticke S word, 
 Rcbelliou* to his Arme, lyes where it fallcs 
 Repugnant to command : vnequall match, 
 Pyrrbui at Priam driues, in Rage fttikes wide : 
 But with the whiffe and wmde of his fell Sword, 
 Th'vnnerued Father faJs. Then fenftleffc iHiuffl. 
 Seeming to feele his blow, with flaming top 
 Stoopes to his Bace, and with a hideous crafti 
 Takes Pnfpner Tjrrhia eare. For loe,his Sword 
 Which was declining on the Milkie head 
 Of Reucrend friam^ ieem'd I'ttfAyre to ftieke : 
 
at a painted Tyrant Pyrrbm flood, 
 
 nd like Newtrall to his wUI and matter, did nothing. 
 ut as we often fee againfl feme ftorme, 
 fiience in the Heaucns, the Racke ftand frill, 
 he bold windes fpeechlcfle, and the O;bc below 
 
 1 hufh a* death : Anon the dreadful! Thunder 
 oih rend the Region. So after fyrrhm paufe, 
 
 o wled Vengeance fets him new a-worke, 
 nd neuet did the Cyclop; hammers fall 
 )n Mars his Armour*, forg'd for proofe Eteme, 
 With Icffe remorfe then Pjrrkxt bleeding fword 
 
 low falles on Priam, 
 
 Out.out.thou Strumpet-Fortune, all you Gods, 
 n general! Synod cake away her power : 
 reake all the Spokes and Faljies from her wheele, 
 nd boole (he round Niue downc the hill ef Heaucn, 
 slow a* to the Fiends. 
 
 Pol. Th'rc is too long. 
 
 Htm. Itfhalho'thBarbars, with your beard. Pry. 
 ice fay on : He's for a ligge.or a tale of Baudry , ot hee 
 eepes. Say on ; come to Read*. 
 
 i PUg. But who.O who.had feen the inobled Queen. 
 
 Htm. The ioobled Queenc ? 
 
 foL That's good : Inobled Qucene is good. 
 
 l.Vlai. Rt bare-foot vp and downe, 
 hreatnmg the flame 
 
 With Biflon Rheume : A clout about that head, 
 Where lace the Diadem flood, and for a Robe 
 bout her lanke and all ore-teamed Loinei, 
 L blanket in th'Alanim of feare caught vp. 
 /ho rSm had feene, with tongue in Veoorne flee p'd, 
 jainft Fortunes Sure.would Treafon rune pronouoc'd? 
 ut 'if the Gods thernfetoes did fee her then, 
 When (he Taw Pyrrhiu mike malicious fport 
 
 mincing with bis Sword her Husbands I imbes, 
 'he inflant "Barfl of Clamour that fhe made 
 VnletTc thingi monall moue them not at all) 
 fould haue made milche the Burning eyes of Heauen, 
 And pafiion in the Gods. 
 
 Pal. Looke where he hs'j not turn'd his colour , and 
 a'i teares in's eyei. Pray you no more. 
 
 H>vn. 'I is well, lie haue thee fpeake out the teft. 
 oone. Good my Lord, will you fee the Players wrl be- 
 ov'd. Do ye heare, let them be well vs'd : for they arc 
 ie Abftracls and brccfe Chronicles of the time. After 
 our death, you were better haue a bad Epitaph, then 
 Kir ill report while you liucd. 
 
 //. My Lord, 1 will vfeihem according to their de- 
 
 c. 
 
 Htm. Godsboo'ykias man. better. Vfeeuerieman 
 fter his defart, and who fhould fcape whipping: vfe 
 >em fter your own Honor and D'rgnity.' Theleffe they 
 efcrue, the more merit is in your bountie. Tke ihm 
 n. 
 
 Pl. Come fits. Exit fib*. 
 
 Ham, Follow him Friend $:v*efc'l heare a play to mot- 
 ow. Doftthou heare me old Friend, can you play the 
 
 Imylord.. 
 
 . Wee'lha't to morrow night. Yon could for* 
 need Autly a fpeech of feme dofen or fmeene lines .which 
 ' would ( downe.and infm ipV CouW ye not ? 
 Pt*j. 1 my Lord. 
 
 H*m. Very well. Follow that Lord, andlookeyou 
 
 mock him not. My good Friend*. He leaueyou til night 
 
 ou are welcotn* to 
 
 Good my Lord. 
 
 Ji*m. \ fo, God buy 'ye : Now I am alone. 
 Oh what a Rogue and Pefant flaue am ] ? 
 Is it not monftrous that this Player htere, 
 But in a Fixion,in a dreame of P atTton, 
 Could force his foulc fo to his whole conceit, 
 That from her working, ell his vifige warro'd; 
 Team in his eyes, diftra&ion in's Afpeft, 
 A broken voycc,and his whole Function foiting 
 With Formes.to his Conceit ? And all for nothing ? 
 
 What > HttUa to him.or he to Heath, 
 
 That he fhould weepefor her ? What would he doe, 
 
 Had he the Motiue and the Cue for paflion 
 
 That 1 hue? He would drowne the Stage with teares, 
 
 And cleaue the general 1 eare v/ith horrid fpeech: 
 
 Make mad the guilty,and apale the free, 
 
 C onfound the ignorant, an d amaze indeed, 
 
 The very faculty ofEyes and Eares Yetl, 
 
 A dull and muddy-metled Rafcall,peake 
 
 Like John a>dreaoies,vnprrgnant of my caufe, 
 
 And can fy nothing : No.not for a King, 
 
 Vpon whofe property,aod mofi deere life, 
 
 A damn'd defeaie was made. Am 1 a Coward ? 
 
 Who callej me Villaine ? breakes my pate a-crolTe ? 
 
 Pluckes off my Beard,and blowes it in my face? 
 
 Tweakes me by't h*Nofe.' gmei me the Lye i'chThtoate 
 
 At deepe as to the Lungs? Who docs me this ? 
 
 Ha? Why I fhould take it : for it cannot be, 
 
 But I am Pigeon-Liiter'd,andJckeGaJl 
 
 To make Oppreflion bitter, or ere this, 
 
 I fhould haue fatted all the Region Kites 
 
 With this Slaues Offal!, bloudy , a Bawdy villaine, 
 
 Remo; fe! n"e,Treachaous,Leccheroui, kindles viHaine 
 
 Oh Vengeance! 
 
 Who? What an Afle am I ? I fure.ihii is moft brant, 
 
 That I , the Sonne ofthe Deere murthered, 
 
 Prompted to my Reuenge by Heauen.and Hell, 
 
 Muft (like a Whore; vnpackemy heart with wotdi, 
 
 And fall * Corficg like a very Drab, 
 
 A & evil ion? Fye vpon't : Foh. About my Braine. 
 
 I haue heard, that guilty Creatures fitting at a Play, 
 
 Haue by the very cunning ofthe Scoene, 
 
 Bene ftrookefo 10 the foulc, t rut ptefcmly 
 
 They haue proclaim'd their Malefadioos. 
 
 For Murthct, though it haue no tongue.will fpeake 
 
 With moll myrsciilou Organ, lie haue theft Players, 
 
 Play fomething like the murder of my Father, 
 
 Before mine Vnkle. Ileobferuehislookes, 
 
 He rent htm to the quicke : If h* but blench 
 
 I know my courfe. The Spirit that I haoe fceae 
 
 May be the Diuell, and the Diuel hath power 
 
 T'aflume a pleating fhape, yea and perhaps 
 
 Out of my WeaknefTe, and my Melzr.cholly, 
 
 As be is very potent with fuch Spirits, 
 
 Abufesmetodamneme. l!c haue grounds 
 
 More Relatiue then thia : The PI ay's the thing, 
 
 Wherein lie catch the Confeienceof the King. ** 
 
 Eatsr Kby, Qmeernf, pelaiiia, OfbtTt*, T- 
 
 Kif. And can you by no drift of circumftance 
 Get from him why he pots on this Confufion : 
 Grating fo bai/hly all hie dayes of quiet 
 
 
With turbulent and dangerous Lunacy. 
 
 o/iii. He does coofrtTe he fecks himfelfe diftracred, 
 But from what caufe he wifl by no n-.eanes fpeake 
 
 C*/. Nor do wefinde him forward to be founded, 
 Buc with a crafty MadnefTe kcepes aloofe : 
 "When we would bring him otj to fotnc Confeflion 
 Of his true Irate. 
 
 Qu. Did he receiue you well ? 
 
 Refm. Moft like a Gentleman. 
 
 GWJ. But with much forcing of his difpolinon. 
 
 Rofui. Niggard of queftion, but of our demands 
 Moft free in hi reply. 
 
 J*. DidyouafTayhirotoanypaflime? 
 
 R.oji*. Madao>,it lo fell out, that cmame Player* 
 We ore-wrooghi oi>the way : of thefe we told him, 
 And there did Iccmc in hun a kindc of toy 
 Tohcare of it . They are about the Court, 
 And (ai I thinke) they haue already otder 
 This night to ply before him. 
 
 Pol. Tistnot! true: 
 
 And he befeech'd me to mtteate your Maicftiet 
 To heare.and fee the matter. 
 
 King. Wuh all my heatt ,and it doth much content me 
 To heare him fo mel'tn'd. Good Gentlemen, 
 Giue hini s further edge, and dnue his purpofeon 
 To thefe delights. 
 
 Rot*. We fhall my Lord. . **mr. 
 
 X*f. SvectC/mrW#lcaue vsioo, 
 For we haue tlofcly fern for Hamlet hither, 
 That be, as 'twere by accident, miy there 
 Affront OpbelM. Herfather.and my felfeflawfulefpiaJs) 
 Will fo bcftow our feluct, that feeing vnfecoc 
 We may of their encounter frankely iudge, 
 And gather by him,JJ he it behaued, 
 If c be th'fHi<ftion of hu louc.or no. 
 That thu j he fufi'ers for* 
 
 Q^ I fhall obey you. 
 And foe your puiOJJttti*, I do wifh 
 That your good Beauties be the happy caufe 
 OfHamltci wildencffe . fo fhall I hope your Vercue* 
 Will bring him co hu womed-way againe, 
 To both your Honors. 
 
 Ophe. Madam,! wifh it may. 
 
 Pal Ophelia, walke you heetc. Gracious fopleafeye 
 We will bcftow our fdu ; Reade on this book*, 
 Thi fhew of fuch an cxercife may colour 
 Your lonelinefle. We are oft too blame in this, 
 Tis too much prou'd, that wuhDeuotiooi vilage, 
 And pious Adion, we do furgc o're 
 The diuell himfelfe. 
 
 K*r. Oh'ustrue: 
 
 How (mart a lafh ihat fpeech doth gtoeoy Confcienct ? 
 The Harlots Chccke bcauticd with piaifl'ring An 
 Is not more vgly 10 the thing that helpes it, 
 Then is my drcde, to my rnofl paioced word. 
 Obheauvcbuuhen! 
 
 Pai. \ heaie him comming.lefs withdraw n>y Lord. 
 
 H*nt. To be, or not to be.thatistheQoeftion: 
 Whether laNoblet in the roindr to fuffet 
 The Slings and Arfowes of outragious Fortune, 
 Qr to take ftrmcs ag.imft a Sea ot troubles. 
 And by oppofing rnd them . to dye.to fleepe 
 No more ; nd by a fleepe, to fay vr end 
 Jh Heart-ake, and the iboofaod Natural] fliochcs 
 
 ThaTTIefhisheyretooJTis aconfurnmanoo 
 
 Deuoutly to be wifVd. To dye to fleepe. 
 
 To fleepe, perchance to Oreame 5 1, there's th* rub, 
 
 ?or in that ficcpr o/ death, what drcames may come, ' 
 
 When wehauefhuffkl'd off this mortallcotlc, 
 
 Muft giue vs pawfe . There's the tefptft 
 
 That makes Calamity of fo loogVife . 
 
 Tor who would bear c the Whip* and Scomes of time 
 
 The Oppreffors wrong, thepoorcmaniComumely, 
 
 Thepangsof difprii'd Lour, the La wet delay. 
 
 The infolcnce ofOtficc.and theSpurnes 
 
 That patient merit of the vnworthy takes. 
 
 When he himfelfe might his^gjprfiw make 
 
 With a. bare Bodkin t "Who would thefe Fardlcs betre 
 
 To grunt and fwest vnde r a weary life, 
 
 But that the dresd of fomethmg after death, 
 
 The vndifcoaered Counrrey, from whofc Borne 
 
 No Tf aueller rerurnes, Puveli the wdl, 
 
 And makes vs rather beare thoieilles we haue. 
 
 Then flye to others that we know not of. 
 
 Tntii Confcienc e does make Cowards of rs all, 
 
 And thus ihcNauue hcwofRefoIution 
 
 Is ficklied o'rt, with the pale csft of Thought, 
 
 And enterpriz.es of great puh and moment, 
 
 "Wtththis regard their Currants turnc way, 
 
 And loofe the name of Aclion. Soft you now, 
 
 T he faire Opfcrti* f Nimph, m thy Orizons 
 
 Be *D my fmncs rcmemlwed. 
 
 Opbe. Good my Lord, 
 How do yotir Honor for thu many a dy? 
 
 //-*. I humbly thanke you . well,well,well. 
 
 Opht. My Lord, I haue Remembrances ofyourj, 
 That I haue longed long to re-deliuer. 
 I pray yoo now.rffeiuetheto. 
 
 H*m. No,no, I neuer gaueyoo ought. 
 
 Of he. My hooor'd Lord, Tknow right we?! you did, 
 And vith them words of fo fweet breathcornpos'd, 
 As made the things more rich, rhn perfume left : 
 Take theff agame, for to the Noble rniode 
 Rich gifts wi poore, when giuersproue vnktrxle. 
 There my Lord 
 
 Hoa. Ha.ha. Areyouhoneft> 
 
 Opix. My Lord. 
 
 Htm. Are you fjire ? 
 
 Opbe. What meancs your Lordfhip? 
 
 Hum That if yoube honrll and fsire, your Honeffy 
 Oiotild admit nodifcourfc to your Beautie. 
 
 Opbt. Could Beautic my Lord; hauebetterCcmerce 
 then yonr Hooeftie ? 
 
 H*m. I truli* : for the powerofBeautie. will fooner 
 transformeHoncfltc from what u is. co a Bawd, then the 
 force of Hondtic can tranfUie Bcautie into his likenefle. 
 This was fometime a Paradox, but now the titnegiues it 
 proofe. Ididloueyouonce. 
 
 Opkt. Indeed my JLord, you made me beleeue fo. 
 
 //*. You fhould not haue beleeued me. For vmoe 
 cannot fo innoccuUte out old Roche, but we /hall rellifh 
 of if. I loucdyou not. 
 
 Ofk. J was the more deceiued 
 
 HMO. Get thfctoaNunnerie Why woulo"ft thoti 
 be a breeder of Sinners ? I am my felfe indifretmc honcft, 
 but yet ! could accufe me of fuch things .that it were bet- 
 ter my Mother had not borne me. I am very prowd, re t 
 uengcfull, Ambitious, with more offences at my beckc, 
 then 1 haue thoughts to put them in imagination, to giue 
 them (Kape,or timetoaiSe them ID. What fhould fuch 
 
166 
 
 Fdlowo ul do, mwlingberweeneHeiuen and Earth. 
 We are arrant Krtaues all, beletue none of v s . Goe thy 
 waye to aNonnery. Where's your Father ? 
 
 Ofb. AX home, my Lord, 
 
 Ham. Let ^ dooces be tout opon him, chat he may 
 play the Foole no way, buc in's owoe houfe. Farevretl. 
 
 Ofbf. O help* htm,you fweet Heauens. 
 
 Hern. Ifthou doeft Marrv, 1 It giuethee this Plague 
 or thy Dowtie.Be thou as chaft as Ice.as pure as Snow, 
 hou A>alu>oc efcapc Calumny. Get ther to a Nunnery. 
 Go,Farewcll. Or Ifthou wilt needs Marry ,marry a fool : 
 or Wife men know well enough, what monfters you 
 make of them. ToaNunnerygo,andquickJytoo. Far- 
 
 Ofbe. Oheauenly Powers ,reflore him. 
 
 Utm. I hane heard of your pr a dings too wel enough. 
 
 3od ha< giuen you one pace.and you make you; felfc an- 
 
 ther.y ou giuge,you amble^nd you lifpe, and nickname 
 
 Jods creauires, and make your Wantonneffc, your ig- 
 
 norance.Go too. lie no moreon't, it hath made me mad. 
 'fay we will haue no more Marriages . Thofe that are 
 Harried already, all but one flullliue, the reft fhall keep 
 
 s they are. To a Nunnery.go. r Ham/ti 
 
 Of be. O what a Noble mmde i heereo're- thrown* > 
 
 The Courtier$,Soldiers,Schollers : Eye.rongue.fword, 
 
 Th'crpec^anfie and Rofe of the fair* State, 
 The glaffe of Fafhion, and the mould ofTorme, 
 rh'obfem'd of all Obferuers.qnite.quitedowne. 
 laue J of Ladies moft deieft and wretched, 
 fhatfuck'd the Honie of his Mufickc Vowe* : 
 Jow fee that Noble,and moft Soueraigne Reafon, 
 Likf fweet Bels tangled out oftune.and harfh, 
 
 That vnrnatch'd Forme and Feature of blowne youth, 
 Biafted with extalie. Oh woe is me, 
 
 T'haue fccne what 1 haue feeiie : fee what 1 fee. 
 
 Enter King, W/Vri. 
 Loue ? His affections do not that way tend. 
 Sor v*7at hcfpake, though it Uck d Forme a little. 
 W s not like MadnciTc. There's fomething in his foule ? 
 O'te which his Melancholly fits on brood, 
 And I do doubt the hatch, and the difclofe 
 Will be fomc danger, which to pieueni 
 \ haue in quick e determination 
 Thus let it downc. Ht fliall with fpeed to England 
 For the lieniand of our neglected Tribute : 
 Haply the Seas and Countries different 
 With variable Obiecls, ftull expell 
 This fomething fetled mat tet>n his heart 
 Whereon hjs Braines ftill bearing, puts him thus 
 From fafhion of himfelfe. What thmke you on't? 
 
 Pol. Itftialldowdl. But yet do I beJeeue 
 The Origin and Commencement of this greefe 
 Sprung from neglected loiicu How now OpAe&i f 
 You neede not tell vs. what Lord Hamlet faide, 
 We heard it all. My Lord, do as you pleafc, 
 Brit if you hold it fit aftet the Play, 
 Lei his Queene Mother all alone iutreat him 
 To iTicw hisGteefes let her be round with him, 
 Anrl He be plac'd fb, pleafe you in the tare 
 Of ill I he'u Conference. If fhrfinde him not, 
 To England fend him : Or confine him where 
 Your wiledomf beft (hill thmkc. 
 
 Xj.'It(hallbefo. 
 
 nc, muft not vn watch 'd go. 
 
 The Tragede ofHamlet. 
 
 Ewer HaHltljmd tvotrtbrn of the fUprt, 
 
 Ham. Speake the Speech 1 pray you,a$ I pionounc'd 
 it to you trippingly on the Tcr.gue : But if you mouth it, 
 as many of your Player* do,l hadss liue the Town-Cry er 
 had fpokemy Lines . Nor do not faw the Ayre too much 
 your hand thus, but vfe all gently ; for in the vcrie Tor- 
 rent, Tempeft, and (ail may fay; the Whirle-vrmde of 
 Paflion, you muft acquire and beget a Temperance that 
 may giue tt Smoothoefic. O It offends mee to the Soule. 
 to fee a robuftious Pery-wig-pzted Fellow, teare a Parti- 
 
 ths 
 :cf 
 could 
 
 haue fuch a Fellow whipt for o're-doing Termagant : it 
 oM-Htrotti Her*L Pray you auoid it. 
 Plajtr. 1 warrant your Honor. 
 Ham. Be not too tame neyther : butltt yoorowr.e 
 Difcreuon be your Tutor. Sute the Aftion to the Word, 
 the Word to the A&ion, with this fpecial) obferuance 
 That you ore-flop not the roodeftje ofNatore ; for any 
 thing fo ouT-done, is fro the purpofe ofPlaying, whole 
 end both at the firft and now, was and is,to hold M 'twer 
 the Mirrourvp to Nature; to fhew Vertne her owne 
 Feature, Scorne her owne Image, and the verie Age and 
 Bodie of the Time, his forme and preffure . Now, this 
 ouet-donc, or come rardie off.thongh it make the ynskil- 
 full laugh, cannot but make the Judicious greeue; The 
 cenCurc of the which One, muft in your allowance o're. 
 way a whole Theater of Others. Oh, there bee Players 
 thai 1 haue feene Play, and heard others praife, and thar 
 highly (not to fpcake it pro'phanely) thar neyther hauing 
 the accent ofChnflians, nor the gateofChnflian, Pagan 
 or Norman, haue foftrutted and bellowed, that i haix 
 thought fome of Natures lotie;ney-men had made men, 
 and not made them well, they imitated Humanity fo ab- 
 hommably 
 
 PUj. 1 hope we haue reform d that indifferently with 
 vs.Sir 
 
 Htmt. O leforme it altogether. And let thofc rha 
 play your Clownes^fpeake no more then is fet downe for 
 them. For there be of them, that will thepifclues laugh, 
 to feton fomequantineof barrun Spectators to laugh 
 too, though in the men time, fomene<c(Tary Queflion 
 ofthePlay be then to be considered: that's Villanoiis, 8f 
 fheweiamoft pittifull Ambition in the Foolethit vfe 
 it. Gomakeyoureadie. ExitPltjm. 
 
 fnlfr , 
 
 How now my Lord, 
 
 Will the King hrarr this pcece of WorW? 
 
 Pff And the C^ufcne too.and that prefendy. 
 
 Horn. Bid the Players make haft. Exit ?ol>*> 
 Will you two helpc to hafrcn them ? 
 
 "Both. We w ill mv Lord. Ennui 
 
 fnler tivratto. 
 
 Ham. Whathoa, Heretiol 
 
 Hor A. Hetrefwect Lord, at your Serutce, 
 
 Han, Horana. thou arc eene aslurf a man 
 Ac etr my C onuerfation roap'd withail 
 
 Hor. O my dcere Lord. 
 
 Ham. Nay do not ihmkc I flatter : 
 Fo what aduantemCTt may I hope from the, 
 That no Rtuennewh<>ft,but thy good fprrilf 
 
TlxTrege&e oj Hamlet. 
 
 167 
 
 To feed 8: clwtb thee.Why (hold the poor be Hatter'd ? 
 No, let the Candied tongue, like abfurd pompe, 
 And crooks; the pregnant Ktodgeo of the knee, 
 Where thnfc may foliow faining ?I>oft thou heare, 
 incemydmeSoule wasMiftrisofmy cboyfe, 
 And could of men diftinuifh,hcr clcdion 
 Hath feafd thce for her felfe. For chou haft bcne 
 Ai one io furFering all, that futfrts nothing. 
 that fortunes buftcts, and Rewards 
 iath'tanewithcqiullThankes. And bleftarethofc, 
 iVhofc Blood and Judgement sue fo well co-oringlcd, 
 Thai they are not a Pipe foj Fortunes finget, 
 To found what flop flit pleafe. Giue me that man, 
 fhat it not P aflioos Siaue, and I will weare him 
 nmy hearts Core: J,m my Heart of heart, 
 tsldathee. Something toa much of this. 
 ["here is a Play to night before the King, 
 3ne Sf oene of it comes neere the Ctrcumrrance 
 Which \ haue told thee.of my Father* death. 
 1 prythee, when thou fee'ft thst A&t a-foot, 
 Eucn with the verie Comment of my Soule 
 [>bfenjemineVokle j Ifhis occulted giult, 
 [)o not it felfe vnkeonetl in one fpeech, 
 It w a damned Ghoft that we haue feene : 
 
 d mv Imaginations are as fouie 
 As Vulcan* Scythe. Giue him needfull note, 
 por I mine eye* will iluet to hisFacc : 
 And after we will both out iudgcmeots loyne, 
 To cenfure of hisfeeming. 
 Har*. Well my Lord. 
 
 If he fteale ought the whil'ft this Play is Playing, 
 And fcape dete&ing, I will pay the Thett. 
 
 *ttrKi*g, Queen*. Ptltnius, Ophelia, Rofincr<moe t 
 ^gd other Lord j aiteudaitt ,*tth 
 TyimgTt>rctui. Danifb 
 Stand tFtoirrilb. 
 
 Htm. They are comming to the Play -. I rouft be idle 
 Get you a place. 
 
 King. How fares oor Cofin Hamlet ? 
 
 Ho*. Excellent Ifaiih.oftheCamciiom di(h : I eate 
 the Ayr* promife-craown'd, you cannot feed Capons fo. 
 
 Kng. I haue nothing with this anfwer Hamlet, thefe 
 words are not mine. 
 
 Htm. No,nor mine. Now my Lord,you plaid once 
 I'lh'Vmuerfity.you fay? 
 
 Wow.Thac 1 diduay Lord, and was aceoume.1 a good 
 Afior. 
 
 Ram And what did you enaft ? 
 
 /W. I did enjcl Imltm C<f*r, I was k.H'd /th'Capitol : 
 Bnttm kill'd me. 
 
 Han. It wait bruite part of him, to'killfo Capital! a 
 Calfe there. Be the Players ready ? 
 
 Kffn. I my Lord, they H y vpon your patience. 
 
 *$ji. Come hither my good Hamlet, fit by nve. 
 
 //. No good Mother. here's Mettle ffiore atiradiae. 
 
 TV. Oh ho.do you mark* that t , 
 
 ffain. Ladie.fhallllyeinyourLap? 
 
 Op**. No my Lord. 
 
 Ham. I mesne.my Head vpon your Lap P 
 
 Ophf- JmyLofd. 
 
 H<a. Do you chinke I meant Country mattrrs ? 
 
 Opbe. I thinke nothing, my Lord. 
 
 Ham, That's a fairc rhoughi to ly between Maids lega 
 
 Opbe. WoatutnyLotd? 
 
 Htm. Nothing. 
 
 Of be. Yoo are mertie,rny Lotd? 
 
 Horn. Who I? 
 
 Opht. 1 my Lord. 
 
 Hoot. Oh God, your onely Iigge-maket:wfitt flioold 
 a man do, but bernerrie. Forlookeyouhow cheereful- 
 ly my Mother lookes, and my Father dyed within'* two 
 Houres. 
 
 Ophe. Nay. 'tis twice two moneths.my Lord. 
 
 Hum. So long? Nay then let the Djuel weare blacke, 
 for He haue a fuite of Sables. Qh Heauens! dye two mo- 
 neihs ago, and not forgotten yet t Then there's hope, a 
 great mans Memone, may om-liue hitllfehalfeayeare 
 But byrlady he mufl builde Churches then : orelfeAiait 
 he (urJer not thinking on, with the Hoby-horffe, whole 
 Epitaph is, For o,For o, theHoby-horfe is fotgoc. 
 
 r pl<ij. Th,t ebtmh/hev enter t. 
 Enter A Kmg and %l*eene t tierj lauingfy the Vnrme rm6r*~ 
 ctvg him. She k^eeles^axd m*kfs fhew of Proteftittion vnt 
 him. He takft her vp^Attd decline t bu beML vptn ter rrer^ 
 Lajet him darrne vpon * Btik of Flatter t She feeing him 
 a-fleepe^ leatti him. Anon tomtt tn a Fella*, t^ei effbit 
 Browne t kijt* it,ondp<nrri pojftn in tire Kingt tftti \ and 
 
 itttkfi p<ijfon*te ^iHien. Tkt P<yfener< with feme Ufa or 
 three (JMxtes comes in *g*aie , (eetnmg loltment artth her. 
 The dtutt body u carrte&<a**y : 7 be Ptrrforr fTeeei ib 
 <2*fme iriih Gift t,fhefecmes laalh aadvntfiUmf tmhUe , 
 bat in the end, accept t hit late. Sxeitnt 
 
 Ophe. What meanes this, my Lord ? 
 
 Han. Marry this is Miching UWiteAo, that meartes 
 Mifcheefe. 
 
 Ophe Belike this fhew imports the Argument of the 
 Play? 
 
 Ham. We (hall know by thefe Pellowes: the Player* 
 cannot keepe counki!, they! tell all. 
 
 Ophe . Wilhhey tell s what thu ftiew meant? 
 
 Him. l,or any (hew that you'l Qiew him. Bee not 
 you afham'd to fhew, hee*] not fliamc to tell you what It 
 meanes. 
 
 Ofhc. You are naught, you are naught, He majkc tiie 
 Play 
 
 inter Prolog*. 
 Far vt, aedfrr o*r Trgedie, 
 Heerejtoaping ttymr CUmencie : 
 We begge jour bearing Patent he. 
 
 Ham. Is thh a Prologue, or the Poefie of a Ring? 
 
 Opbt. 'Tisbriefemy Lord. 
 
 Him- As Womausloue. 
 
 E*ter King gxdbu Qtteint. 
 
 XTr^.Full thirtie times hath Phoebns Cart goo round , 
 Neptunes fatt Wafti, and Ttli* Orbed ground : 
 And tbinic dozen Mooncs with borrowed Jheene, 
 About the World haue times rwelue thinies bccne, 
 Since loue our hearts, and Hjmta did our hands 
 VnitccofDutaaH.inroorlfacTed Bands. 
 
 71 of . So many Hwirn jet r^taj the Sunoe and Mocme 
 Make v* againe count O'T*,CT toqe be done. 
 Rut woe it roe, you are fo ficke of late, 
 So fane from cheere.aod from ycur forme ftate, 
 That Idiftroft you: yet though I diftroft, 
 Difcora&rt you (my Lord) it nothing rratft < 
 For woriKnt Fetrt and LCHIS, holds quemitki 
 
TheTrage 
 
 die of Hamlet. 
 
 fence i'th'world. 
 
 King. What doyou call (he Play ? 
 
 Ham. The Moufe- trap : Marry bow? Tropically : 
 This Play is the Image ofa murder done inr/v,* c. 
 wjfolsthe Dukes name, his wife Hapttfte . youflullfre 
 Bnonrusaknauifhpeeceofworlie : Bet v/hat o\hi 
 YourMaiefiie, and wee that haue free Joule*, it touch 
 vs not : let ihe gall'd iade winch:our withers are vnrung. 
 
 Enter Lucunm . 
 This is one Lvfiamu nephe w to thr King. 
 
 Opbe. You arc a good Chorus.my Lord. 
 
 Haw. \ could interpret betwecne you and your lotie : 
 if I could fee the Puppeci dally ing. 
 
 Opbt. You are keene my Lord.you arekeenc. 
 
 Ham. JtwooldcoB you a grcanjng. to lake off my 
 edge. 
 
 Opbe Still better and worfe. 
 
 Ham. So you miflake Husbands. 
 Begin Murderer. Pox, leaue thy damnable Faces, and 
 begin. Corne.thc croaking Ruen doth bllov for Re. 
 uenge. 
 
 L*ctan. Thoughts blacke, hand? apt, 
 Dnigges fit, and Time agreeing 
 Confederate feafon, elfc.no Creature feeing : 
 Thou mixture rankc, of Midnight Weeds toileted, 
 With Hecat Bin, thrive blaftcd, thrice infected, 
 Thy natural) Magicke.snd dire propertic, 
 On wholfomelife, vfurpe immediately. 
 
 Ptwei thfpojfon in hw tare) . 
 
 "Ham. He poy font him Tth Garden for'j efhte: Hit 
 name '$ Gonwo .- the Story ( $i ant and writ m choyce 
 Italian. You fhaU fee anon how the Munherer gets the 
 loue of GuzAgft wife. 
 
 Opbe. TheKmgrifet. 
 
 Han. What, frighted with falfe Ere. 
 
 ^* / How fares my Lord? 
 
 Pol. Giueo'te the Play. 
 
 Kitg. Ctue me Come Light. A way. 
 
 JI&. Lights, Light*, Lights. Exfxm 
 
 Afanel Hamlfr <$ Horalif. 
 
 Ham. Why let the firucken Deere go weepe, 
 The Hart vng]Jcd play : 
 For forne muft watch, while fome mufl fleepe ; 
 Sorunnes the world away. 
 
 Would not this Sir.and a Forreft of Feat herj.if the reft of 
 my Fortunes tutneTurke with me; wiihcwoproutnciall 
 Fofes on my rac'd Shooe*. gttrhea Fellowfhip in a eric 
 of Players fir. 
 
 Her. Halfeafture. 
 
 Htm. A whole one 1, 
 For thou dofl know : Oh Damon decre, 
 This Realme difmintlf dv/as of loue himfclfe, 
 And now reignei heere. 
 A vn verie Paiockc. 
 
 Hera. You might haueRim'A 
 
 HUm. Oh good Horane,\\t cake the Gboflj word for 
 a thoufand pound. Did'O perceiue > 
 
 ffera. Vene well my Lord. 
 
 Ham. Vpontheialkeofihepoyfooing? 
 
 Hora. 1 dui venc well note him 
 
 Enter Rofincrance .ui Cutldenftvne. 
 
 Ham Oh.haf Come fome M ufick.Come j Rc<orderi 
 For if the King like not the Comf die, 
 Why then beJikc hclikes it not perdie. 
 Come fome Moficke. 
 
 Guild Good my Lord.voochfafc me a word with you 
 
 i neither ought, or in extremity : 
 
 Towwhar my loue is.proofc hath made you know, 
 
 nd as my Loue is fiz'd, my Feare is fo. 
 
 King. Faith I muft ieaue thee Loue.and fhortty too : 
 ly operant Powers my Functions leaue to do : 
 Lnd thou fhalt liue in this faire world bchindc, 
 [otiotir'd, bclou'd, and haply ,ooe as kinde. 
 
 or Husband fhalt thou 
 
 Bap. Oh confound the reft : 
 ach Loue, muft needs be Treafon in my breft : 
 a fecond Husband, let mebeaccurft, 
 sJone wed the fecond, but who kill'd the firft.' 
 Ham. Wormwood, Wormwood. 
 7)jp t. The inftances that fecond Maniage moue, 
 Are bafe refpeiU of Thrift, but none of Loue. 
 A fecond time, 1 kill my Husband dead , 
 When fecond Husband kifTesmcinBed. 
 
 King . I do bcleeue you. Think what now you fpek : 
 Jut what we do determine, oft we brcakc ; 
 Purpofe is but the flauc to Metnor ie, 
 Of violent Birth, but poore valtditiei 
 Which now likcFnme vnripe ftickes on the Tret, 
 Jut fail vnfhak cn.when they mellow bee. 
 Vloft neceffary 'tis, that we forget 
 To pay our feiues,what to our felues is debt ? 
 What to out fcluesinpafTion we propofe, 
 The pafTion ending, doth the purpofelofc. 
 The violence of other Grecfc or ley, 
 Their owne enneftors with themfeJues deftroy : 
 Where Joy mofi Reuels, Grecfe doth me>ft lament ; 
 Greefe ioyes, loy erceues on (lender accident. 
 Phis world is not for aye, nor 'tis not ffrange 
 That euen onr Looes (hould with ooi Fortunes change. 
 : ot Vis a qtieflion left s yet to proue, 
 ,Vhetner Loue lead Fortunc,or eJfe Fortune Loue. 
 The great man downe.you marke his fauourites flies, 
 ["be poore aduanc'd. makes Friends of Enemtei : 
 And hitherto doth Loue on Fortune tend. 
 
 who not needs, fhall neuet (.*cke a Frend 
 And who in want a hollow Friend doth try , 
 
 ifily feafons him his Enemie. 
 lut orderly to end.whcre J begun, 
 )ur Willes and Fates do fo contrary run, 
 That our Dtuires flill areouerthrownc, 
 
 thoughxj are ours, their cndsnone of our owne. 
 So thinfce thou wilt no fecond Husband wed 
 [Jut die thy thouglus,when thy firfi Lord is dead 
 
 'Sap. Nor Earth to giue me food, nor Heauen light, 
 Sport and repofe locke from me day and night ; 
 Each oppofitc that blankrs the face of icy, 
 Meet what I would hane wcll.and it deftroy : 
 Both hcerc,and hence, purfuc me laflmg ftnfe, 
 "foncca Widdow,euer Jbe Wife. 
 Ham. Jffhefhouldbrcakeitnow 
 Kiig. 'Tis deepely fwomc : 
 Sweet, leaue me heere a while, 
 Hy fpitit s grow dull, and fainc I vrould beguile 
 The tedious day with fleepe. 
 
 Q*. Sleepe rocke thy firainc, Sltrpei 
 
 And neuet come mifchanceberweene vs twame. xn 
 Ham. Madam,how like you thisPlay? 
 f. T he L ad v praters to much me ihmkes. 
 Mw. Oh but ftiee'l keepe her word. 
 *"g. Hue you heard the Argument, is there no Of- 
 
 Bam. No,no, they do but icft, poyfon in cft, no Of- 
 
The Tragedle of Hamlet. 
 
 Ham. Sir,a whole Hiftory. 
 guild. The King, fir. 
 Ham. I fu,whai of hint ? 
 Guild. Is in his retyrement, maruellousdidemper'd. 
 Ham. With drinke Sir f 
 guild. Nomy Lord.ratherwithcholler. 
 Ham. Your wifedome fhoutd /hew it felfe more ri- 
 her, to fignifie this to his Doctor. |pr for me to put him 
 his Purgation, would per hap splundge him intofme 
 .oreCholIer. 
 
 Guild. Good my Lord put your difcourfe into fome 
 ameers d ftart not fo wildely from my affayre. 
 ffam. I am tame Sir.pronounce. 
 Guild. The Queene your Mother, in moft great affli- 
 ction of fpirit, hath fent m to you. 
 Haw. You are welcome. 
 
 Guild. Nay, good my Lord, this courtefieii not of 
 he right breed. Ft'it fhall pleafe you to make me a whol- 
 bme anfwer, I Will doe your Mothers command'ment ; 
 fnotjyou* pardon, and my returne fhall bee the end of 
 my Bufineffe. 
 
 Ham. Sir, I cannot. 
 Guild What,my Lord? 
 
 Ham. Make you a wholfome Anfwere : my wits dif- 
 eas'd. But fir, fuch anfwers as I can make.you fh?J coin* 
 mand :or rather you fay, my Mother : theifore no more 
 to thematter. My Mother you fay. 
 V.t,fm. Then thus fhe fayes : your behauiorhath ftroke 
 icr into amazement t and admiration. 
 
 Ham. Oh wonderful) Sonne, that can foaftonifha 
 Mother. But is there no fequell at the heeles of this Mo- 
 hers admiration ? 
 
 Refai. She dcfires to fpeake with yoo in her CIofTec, 
 ire you go to bed. 
 
 Ham. We frul! obey, were (he ten times our Mother, 
 -laue you any furtherTrade with vs ? 
 Rtfin. My Lord, you once did loue me. 
 Hizni. So I do Hill, by thefe pickers and ftealers. 
 Rofa. Good my Lord, what is your raufe of diftem- 
 pet ? You do frly barre the doore of your owne Liber- 
 lie, if you deny your greefes to your Friend. 
 Ham. Sir llacke Aduancemem. 
 Rofia. How can that be, when you hsue the voyce of 
 the King himfelfe, for your Succeuion in Denmarke ? 
 
 H**. J.but while the graffe growes, the Prouerbc is 
 fomethingmufly. 
 
 Enter me with a Recorder. 
 
 O the Recorder. Let me fee.to withdraw with you.why 
 do you go about to recouer the winde of mee, as if you 
 would driue meintoa toyle? 
 
 Guild, O my Lord, if my Dutie be too bo!d,my loue 
 Istoo vnmannerly. 
 
 Ham. I do not well vnderftand that. Will you play 
 vpon this Pipe? 
 
 Guild. My Lord, I cannot. 
 Ham. I pray you. 
 Guild. Beleeue me.I cannot. 
 Htm. I dobefeechyou. 
 gmld. I knctw no touch of it.my Lord. 
 Ham. "Tisas eafie as lying : gouerne thefe Ventiges 
 with your finger and thumbe, giue it breath withyour 
 mouth, and i: will difcourfe moft excellent Mufacke. 
 Looke vou, thefe are the ftoppcs. 
 
 C*tld. But t hefe cannot 1 command to any vtterance 
 ofhcrmony. I Inauenot the skill. 
 
 Ham. Wh y looke you now, how vnworthy a thing 
 
 you make of me : you would play vpon mee ; you would 
 fame to know my flops : you would pluclc out the heart 
 of my Myfterie ; you would found mcc from my loweft 
 Note, to the top of my Compaffe: and there is much Mu- 
 ficke, excellent Voice, inthisIitileOrgane, yet cannot 
 you make it. Why do you thinke, that I am eafier to bee 
 plaid on, then a Pipe? Call me what Infhument you will, 
 though you can fret me, you cannot play vpon me. God 
 bleffeyouSi*. 
 
 Sater Polmim. 
 
 My Lord;thc Qujene would fpeak with you, 
 and prefcntly. 
 
 Ham. Do you fee ihdt Clowd? that's al moft in (hape 
 likeaCamell. 
 
 Poloa, By '(h'MifTe, and it's like a Camell indeed. 
 
 Ham. Me thinkes it is like a WeszelL 
 
 Palm. It is back'd like a WeazelU 
 
 Ham. Or like a Whale/ 
 
 Polon. Verie like a Whale. 
 
 Ham. Then will I come to my Mother, by and by : 
 They foo!e me to ihe top of my bent. 
 1 will come by and by. 
 
 Point. I will fay fo. Exit. 
 
 Ham. By and by, is eafily faid. teaue me Friends : 
 Ti* no w the verie witching turn: of night, 
 When Churchyards yawne.and Hell it felfe breathsouc 
 Contagion to this world. Now could 1 drink hot blood, 
 And do fuch bitter bufmcffe as the Say 
 Would quake to looke on. Soft now,co my Mother : 
 Oh Heart, loofe not thy Nature ; let not eu'er 
 T he Soule of Nero, enter this firrr.e bofomc : 
 Let me be cruell. not vnnaturall. 
 I will fpeake Daggers to her, but vfe none : 
 My Tongue and Soule in this be Hypocrites. 
 How in my words fomeuer (he be fhent, 
 To giue them Scales, neuer my Soule confent. 
 
 Khig. I like him not, nor Rands it fafe with vs, 
 To let his madnefle range. Therefore prepare you, 
 I your Commiffion will forthwith difpatch, 
 And he to England flull along with you : 
 The termes of our eftate, may not endure 
 Hazard fo dangerous as doth howely grow 
 Out of his Lunacies. 
 
 Guild. We will our fefoes prooide ; 
 Mod holJeand Religious feare it is 
 To keepe tbofe many many bodies fafe 
 That liue and feede vpon your Maicflie. 
 
 Rofa. Theflngle 
 And peculiar life is bound 
 With all the Hrength and Armour of the rnindft 
 To keepe it felfe from noyance s but much more, 
 That Spirit, vpon whofc fpirit depends and refls 
 The Hues of many, the ceafe of Maieffie 
 Dies not alone; but like a Gulfedoth draw 
 What'* neereir, with it, Itisamaffiewheele 
 Fixt on the Somnet of the higheft Mount, 
 To whofe huge Spoakes, ten choufand leffer things 
 Are mortiz'd and adioyn'd : which when it falles, 
 Each fmall annexment, pettie confequence 
 Attends the boyOrousRuine. Neueralone 
 Did the King fighe, but with a generall grone. 
 
 King. A rme y ou, I pray you to this fpeedie Voyage \ 
 For we will Fetters put vpon this feare, 
 
 PP Which 
 
17 
 
 The Tragedie of Hamlet 
 
 Which now goes too free-footed. 
 
 Both. WewJlhaflevi. ExaanCciit 
 
 LmerPolonnu. 
 
 Pol. My Lord.he's going to his Mothers Cloflet . 
 Bthinde the Arras lie conuey my felfe 
 To heart the Procefle. lie warrant fhee'l tax him home. 
 And as you (aid, and wifdy was it fa id, 
 'Tis meete that fome more audience then a Mother, 
 Since Nature makes them partial!, (hould o're-heare 
 The fpeechof vantage. Fare you well my Liege, 
 lie call vpon you ere you go to bed, 
 And tell you what 1 know. 
 
 King. Thankesdceremy Lord. 
 Oh my offence is ranke, it fmeb to heaueo. 
 It hath the primal! eldeft curfe vpon't, 
 A Brothers murther. Pray can I not. 
 Though inclination be as (harpeas will: 
 My ftronger guilt.defeats my ftrong intent, 
 And like a nun to double bu (incite bound, 
 I (land in paufe where I (hall fir ft begin, 
 And both neglecl ; what if this curfed hand 
 Were thicker then ic ftlfe with Brothers blood, 
 I there not Raine enough in the fweet Heauens 
 To wafh. it white as Snow ? Whereto Cerues mercy, 
 But to confront the vifage of Offence ? 
 And what's in Prayer, but this two-fold force. 
 To be fore-ftaUed ere we come co fall, 
 Or pardon'd bciag downe ? Then 1 le looke vp, 
 My fault is part. But oh, what forme of Prayer 
 Can ferue my turoe ? Forgiue me my foule Murther : 
 That cannot be, fince 1 am flilt ported 
 Of thofe effeai for which I did the Murthn. 
 My Crowne, mine owne Ambition, and my Queene : 
 May one be pardon'd.and recaine th'offence ? 
 In the corrupted currants of thi s world, 
 Offences gilded band may Choue by luftice, 
 And oft 'ti feene, the wicked prize it felfe 
 Buy es out the Law ; but 'tis not fo aboue, 
 There is no fbufRing, there the A&ion lyes . . 
 In his true Nature, aod we our felues compeli'd 
 Euen to the teeth and forehead of our faults, 
 To giue in euidencc. What then ? What refts ? 
 Try what Repentance can. Wha: can ic noi* 
 Yetwbat can.jt,wheoone cannot repent > 
 Oh wretched ftaie ! Oh bofomc, blacke as death ! 
 Oh limed foule, that ftrugling to he free. 
 Art more ingag'd : Hclpc Angels, make aflay : 
 Bow ttubbor nc knees,and heart with firings of Steelc 
 Be foft as (inewes of the new-borne Babe, 
 All may be well. 
 
 Enttr Hamlet. 
 
 Ham. Now might I do it pac,now he is praying, 
 And now 1 le doo't, and fo he goes to Heauen, 
 And fo am I reueng'd : that would be fcann'd, 
 A VifUine k\lles my Father, and for that 
 Ihis foule Sonne, do this fame Villaine fend 
 To heauen.Oh thii is hyre and Ssllery.not Rtuenge. 
 He tooke my Father groffcly, full of bread, 
 With all his Crimes broad blowne.asfreG) as May, 
 And how his Audit ftands.who knowes,faue Heauen: 
 Bonn our circuroftance and courfe of thought 
 Tic home with him : and am 1 then teueng'd. 
 To tikehim in the purging of his Soule, 
 When he is fit and (Won d for his paffage ? No. 
 VpSword.and kuow thou a more horrid hem . 
 
 When he it drunke afleepe : or in bis Rage, 
 Or in th'inceftuous pleafure of his bed, 
 A/ gaming, fweanng,or about forne a&e 
 That ba's no rellifh of Siluation io't, 
 Then crip him, that, hit heele* may kicke it 
 And that his Soule may be as damn'd aud blacke 
 As Hell, wheteto it goes- My Mother ftayes, 
 
 Exit. 
 
 rnainblow, 
 eauen go. Exn. 
 
 As Meu, wneteco it goes, my iviotner itayes, 
 
 ThisPhyficke but prolongs thy fickly dyes. 
 
 King. My words flyevp.roy thoughts reroi 
 
 Words without thoughts, neuer to Heauen gc 
 
 Eater ^aeeae and Potaam. 
 
 Pol. He will come ftraighc: 
 Looke you by home to hi m, 
 Tell him bis prankes haue been too broad to beare with, 
 And rhat your Grace hath fcree'nd,and ftoode bctwerne 
 Much heate.and him. Jle filence me e'en hefte : 
 Pray you be round with him. 
 
 Hanuftthm. Mother,mother. mother. 
 
 Qu. lie warrant you.fearemenot. 
 Withdraw, I beare him comming. 
 Enter Hamlet. 
 
 Ham Now Mother, what's the matter ? 
 
 *. //<s*/,ihou baft thy Father much offended. 
 
 Ham. Mother,yoti haue my Father much offended. 
 
 go. Come.coroe, you anfwer with an idle tongue. 
 
 Ham. Go,go,y ou queflion with an idle tongue. 
 
 $.. Why how now HUB/FT f 
 
 Ham. Whau the matter now? 
 
 .Qa.. Haue you forgot roe/ 
 
 Ham. NobytheRood,notfo: 
 You are the Queene, your Husbands Brothers wife. 
 But would you were not fo. You are my Mother. 
 
 Qu, N ay , then llcfet thofe to you thai can fpeake. 
 
 Ham. Come,come,and(ityoudowne,youfhallnot 
 boudge : 
 
 You go not till I fct you vp a glafle, 
 Where you may fee the inrnoQ part of yon ? 
 
 V Whai wilt thou do? thou wilt not murther me 
 Hclpe.helpe.hoa. 
 
 Pol. Whathoa.helpe.helpe.hclpe. 
 
 Ham. Hownow,aRat?deadforiDucate,dead. 
 
 Pel. Oh I am flame. KUUt PoL->n itu 
 
 Qu. Oh me.what haft thou done i 
 H**. 
 
 Nay I know not, is it the King? 
 
 Qu. Oh what a ra(h,and bloody deed is this ? 
 
 HOT). A bloody deed,almo(t as bad good Mother, 
 As kill a King, and marrie with his Brother. 
 
 Qu. AskJlaKing? 
 
 Ham. I Lady, 'twas my word. 
 Thou wretched, rafli, intruding foole farewell, 
 I tooke tbee for thy Betters, take thy Fortune, 
 Thoufind'ft robe too bufie.is fome danger. 
 Leaue wringing of your hands, peace, fit you downe, 
 Aod let me wring your heart, for fo I (hall 
 If it be made of penetrable ftuffe ; 
 If damned Cuftooie haue not braz'd it fo, 
 That it is proofe and bulwarke againft Seofe. 
 
 ^.What haue I done, that thou dar'ft wag tny tong, 
 In noife fo rude againft me ? 
 
 Hxm. Such an Aft 
 
 That blurres the grace aod blufhofMode (lie, 
 Cab Vertue Hypoaite, takes offche Rofe 
 From the faire forehead of an innocent loue, 
 And makes a blifter there. Makes marriage vowes 
 As falfea* Dicers Oathes. Oh fuch a deed, 
 
 As 
 
iZL 
 
 As item th body of Cootraaion plucke 
 The very foule, and fwccte Religion makes 
 A rapfidie of words. Heauens lace doth glow, 
 Yea this foBduy and compound mafic, 
 With triflfull vifoge as againft the dootne, 
 Is thought-ficke at the ad. 
 
 >. Aye me j what a#, that roares fo lowd, 8t thun- 
 ders in the Index. 
 
 Ham, Looke hee vpon this Pi&ur,anii on this, 
 The counterfet preferment of two Brothers i 
 See what a grace was feated on his Brow . 
 Hjperimj cu/les, the front of louehimfelfc, 
 An eye like Mars, to ti>rcten or command 
 A Station, like the Herald Mercuric 
 New lighted on a heauen killing hill: 
 A Combination, and a forme indeed, 
 Where cuery God did fcctne to fet hi Scale, 
 Togiuethc \vorldsfiuratKcofa man. 
 This vvas your Huiband. Looke you now what follow cs. 
 Hccrc is your Husband, like a MildVw'd care 
 BIsiring his wholfom breath. Hauc you eyes ? 
 Could you on this fairc Mountaine ieaue to feed, 
 And batten on this Moore t Mi ? Heut you eyes ? 
 You cannot call it Lotie : For at your age, 
 The hey .day in the blood is tame, it's humble, 
 And waitcs vpon the ludgcment : and what Judgement 
 Would ftep from this, to this? What diutll was t, 
 That thus bath coufcnd you at hoodroan-blinde ? 
 O Shame .' where is thy Blufh ? Rebellious Hell, 
 if ihoacanftmutine in t Matrons bones, 
 To flaming youth, let Vercoe be as waxe. 
 And melt inherowne fire. Proclaim? no(hame. 
 When the compulfiuc Ardure glues the charge, 
 Since Froft it felfc, as sftiucly doth burnt, 
 As Re afon panders Will. 
 
 Thou turn'ft mine eyes into my very foule. 
 And there 1 fee fuchblackeand giainedfpon, 
 A will not Icaue their TincX 
 
 Han. Nay. but to hue 
 In the raake fwcat of an enfearned bed* 
 Stew'd in Corruption ; honying and making tout 
 Ouer the naflv Stye. 
 
 J2 . Oh (peake to me.no more, 
 Thefe words like Daggers enter in mine cares. 
 No more fweet Hamlet 
 
 Ham. A Murdcrcr.andaViiljine: 
 A SUue, that is not twentieth patt the tyibc 
 Of your precedent Lord. A vice of Kings, 
 A Cutpurfc of the Empire and the Rule. 
 That from a (relfc,the precious Diadem ftole, 
 And put it in hit Pocket. 
 
 Jfrt. No more, 
 * nter Cbofl. 
 
 Htm. A King of flireds and patches. 
 Saucme ; and houcr o're me with your wings 
 You heauenly Guards.What wculd you gracious figure? 
 
 J^*- Alas he's mad 
 
 Ham. Do you not coroey our tardy Sonne to chide, 
 That laps't in Time and Paffion, lets go by 
 Th'impomm acting of your dread command ? Oh fay. 
 
 Gbeft. Donotforgci:this Vifitation 
 Is bur to whet thy almcft blunted purpofe, 
 But looke, Amaiement on thy Mother fits ; 
 O ftep betweent her. and her fighting Soule, 
 Conceit in weakeft bodies, ftrongeft workes. 
 
 Speaketoher Hamlet. 
 
 Ham. How is it with you Lady? 
 
 gy. Alas^owis't with you? 
 That you b*nd you r eye on vacanci*, 
 And with their corpornll ayre do hold difcotirfe 
 Forth at your eyes, your fptiits wildefy peep, 
 And astb fleepingSoldiours in th'Alarmr, 
 You t bedded haire, like life in excrements, 
 Start vp, and ftand an end . Oh gentle Sonne, 
 Vpon the heate and flanw of thy diflcmpet 
 Sprinkle coole patience. Whereon do you looke ? 
 
 Ham, Onriim,on him .-look you how paleheghres, 
 His forme and caufe conioyn'd, preaching to flones, 
 Would make them eapeabie. Do not looke vpon m, 
 Leaft with this pitieous action you conuert 
 My Aerne effects then what I haue to do, 
 Will want true colour ; teare* perchance for blood. 
 
 Q*. Towhodoyoufpeakethis' 
 
 Ham. Do you fee nothing there? 
 
 Q*. Nothing at all, yet all that is I f 
 
 Ham. Nor did you nothing heare ? 
 
 Q*^ "No.nothingbutourfelues. 
 
 Ham. Why look you ihtre: tooke how it fleals away: 
 My Father mhishabite.asheliued, 
 Look? where he goet euen nov out )t the PortalL Lxrt 
 
 Q^ This is the very coy nage of your Braine, 
 This bodilf ffe Creation e*tafie is very cunning in. 
 
 Hm. Extafic/ 
 
 My Pnlfe as yours doih temperately keepe time. 
 And mikes at healthful! Muficke. It is not tnadneife 
 That I haucvttered ; bring me to the Tefi 
 And I the matter will re- word which madnefie 
 Would gamboll from. Moihcr.fbr loue of Grace, 
 Lay not a flattering Vn&ion to your foule. 
 That not your trefpaffe, but my madncffe fpeakrc: 
 It will but skin and fitmc the Vlcerous plsce, 
 Whil'ft ranke Corruption mining A)! within, 
 Infects vnfccne. Confefle your felfe to Hcauen, 
 Repent what s paft,auoyd what is tocome. 
 And do not fpred the Compel or the Weedcs. 
 To make ihem ranke. Forgiue me this my Venue, 
 pot in thefatneiTeofthis pur fie times, 
 Vertue it felfe, of Vice muft pardon bcgge, 
 Yea courb,and woe, for Icaue to do him good. 
 
 3*. Oh Harriet, 
 Thoo hft cleft my heart in twatne. 
 
 Ham, O throw away the worfer part ofit, 
 And line the purer with the other balfe. 
 Good ttight, but go not to mine Vnkles bed. 
 Aflame a Vertue, if you haue it not, refrainc to eighty 
 And that (hall lend s kinde of eafmcifc 
 To the next abftinence. Once more goodnight, 
 And when youare dcfiroustobe blcft 
 lie bleffing bcggeof you. For this fame Lord 
 I do repent : but hcauen baih pieas'd It fo, 
 Topumfomewiththis, and this with me, 
 That I mutt be their Scourge and Miniftet. 
 I willbeftow him, and will anfwer well 
 The death I gaue him : fo ogaine.good night. 
 T muft be crucll, onely to be kinde 4 
 Thus bad begins, f nd wotfe remaincs behinde. 
 
 Q*. WhatfhaHldo? 
 
 Ham. Not this by no meanes that I bid you do i 
 Let the blunt King tempt you tigainc to bed, 
 Pinch Wanton on your cheeke, call you his Moufe, 
 And let him for a paire of reechic kiffes, 
 PP a Or 
 
The Tragedie of Hamlet. 
 
 Or padling in your necke with his damn d Pingerj, 
 Make you to tauell all thts matter out, 
 That I effentially am not in madnefte. 
 But made in craft. Twe good you let him know, 
 For who that's but a Queene, faire. fober, wife, 
 Would from iPaddocke, from a Bat, a Gibbe, 
 Such dcere concerning j hide. Who would do fo, 
 No in defpight of Senfe and Secrecie, 
 Vnpegge the Basket on the boufes top i 
 Let the Birds flye, and like the famous Ape 
 To try Conclufions in the Basket, creep* 
 And kreake your owtie necke downe . 
 
 J$fe. Be thou aflur'd, if words be made ofbnath, 
 And breath oflife : 1 haue no life to breath 
 What thou haft faide to me. 
 
 Ham. I mutt to England, you know that ? 
 
 Qu. Alacke I badrorgot . Tis fo concl uded on. 
 
 Ham This man (hail let mepacking > 
 He lugge theGuts into the Ne.ghbot roome, 
 Mother goodnight. Indeede this Councilor 
 Is oow moft (till, moft fecret, and moft graur . 
 Who was in life, a foolUh prating Knaue. 
 Come fit. to draw toward an end with you. 
 Good night Mother. 
 
 Exit Hamta tuggmg in Fofonhu. 
 Eater KM. 
 
 King. There's mauen in thefe fighcs. 
 Thefe profound heaues , 
 You muft translate \ To fit we rndcrftand them. 
 Where to your Sonne? 
 
 u. Ah my good Lord, what haue I feenr to night? 
 
 King. What CcrmMtf? How do's Hemiet f 
 
 2*. Mad as the Seai^nd winde.when both contend 
 Which is the Mightier, in htslawieflern 
 Behtnde the Arra,hearing fomething ftirre, 
 Ke whips his Rapier out, and cries a Rat, a Rac, 
 And in hit brainifh apprehension killes 
 The vnfeeoe good old man. 
 
 Ki. Oh heauy deed : 
 It had bin fo with vs had we beene there : 
 His Liberty is full of threats to all. 
 To you yoar feife, to vs, to euery one. 
 Alas,how (hall this bloody deede beanfweredr 
 It wUl be laide to vs. whole prouidence 
 Should haue kept (hort, re(\nin'd,and out of haunt* 
 This mad yong man. But fo much was our loue. 
 We would not vndcrftand what was mofl fit, 
 But like the Owner of a fbule djfeafe, 
 To keepe it from divulging, fet's it reede 
 Euen on the pith of life. Where is he gone? 
 
 2* To draw apan the body he hath kiid, 
 O're whom hit very madnefle like fome Oara 
 Among a Mineral! of Mettels bafe 
 Shewes.it felfe pure. He weepes for wnat is done. 
 
 King. Oh Gertrude, come away : 
 The Sun no fooner fhall the Mowmaines tonch. 
 But we will (hip hint hence, and this vildc deed, 
 We mufl with all our Maiefty and Skill 
 Both counienaace,and cxculc. Enter Reftf Gadd.. 
 
 Friends both go ioyne you with ferae further cyk j 
 H*ml in madnrftV bath ^WWwflaine, 
 
 ^d from his Mother Cloffets hath he dwg'd him. 
 Go teV him out, fpeake faire,and bring the body 
 IntotiwChappeli. I pray you hft in this. 
 Come 0hMajk,we*| call vp our wifeft friends, 
 
 Tolet them know both what wemeane to da. 
 And whafs vntimely done. Oh come away, 
 My foule is full of difcord and difmay. 
 
 Ham. Safely Mowed. 
 
 . . 
 
 Ham, Whatnoife?Whocal5onJ?</rr> 
 Oh heere they come. Enter Rif.mJGuiUeafinm. 
 
 X*. What haue you done my Lord with the d;<! bodyf 
 
 Ham. Compounded it with duft,wheret o 'tis Kinne. 
 
 Ktfn. Tdlvs where 'tis, that we may take it thence, 
 And beare it to theChappelL 
 
 Ham. Dcnotbeleeueit. 
 
 Refin. Beleeuewhatr- 
 
 Ham That 1 can keepe yourcounfeJl, and not mine 
 owoe. Betides, to be demanded of a Spundge, wh*re. 
 plication fhould be made by theSonneof a King. 
 
 Kef a. Take vou me for a Spundge, my Lord ? 
 
 Ham. I fir.that fakes rp the Kings Countenance, Ms 
 Rewards, his Authorities (but fuch Officers do the King 
 beft feruice in the end . He keepes them like an Ape w 
 the comer of his iaw > fir(t mouth'd to belaft fwallowed, 
 when he nrebVs what you haue glean'd , it is biA fquee- 
 zing you,and Spundge you (hall be dry againe. 
 
 Rofn. J vnderfland you not my Lord. 
 
 Htm. 1 am glad of it : a knauifh fpeech (leepes in a 
 fboliOtcart. 
 
 Ayf. My Lord, you muft tell ys where thr body u, 
 and o with vs to the King. 
 
 Ham . The body it with the King.but the King is not 
 with the body. The King.ii & thing . 
 
 gulU. A thing my Lord? 
 
 Ham. Of nothing : bring me to him, hide Fo^d all 
 after. Sxtwa 
 
 Enter Kay. 
 
 Kmg. I haue fent to feeke him, and ts Snd die bodie : 
 Howdangeroirs is it that this man goes loofc t 
 Yet mud not we put the Drang Law on him : 
 Hee'i loued of the diftrac?ed multitude, 
 Who like not in their iudgernent, but (heir ryes : 
 And vrhere 'tis fo. th'Ortenders fcourge is weigh'4 
 But neerer the offence : to beare ail fmooth^utd euen, 
 This fodaine fending hinnaway^uA feeme 
 Deliberate paofe.difeafet defpewe growne, 
 By defperate appliance are relceued . 
 Or nor at II . Mater Jtfjfatratt. 
 
 How now/ What hathbefaJne ? 
 
 Rofi*. Where ihedeaJ body is beftsw'd my Lord. 
 We cannot get from htm. 
 
 Kino. But where is he ? 
 
 lafn. Without ruy Lord,guarded to know your 
 plealure. 
 
 Kmg. Bring htm before vs. . 
 
 Kefa. He^Mfa^blMf Bring in my Lord. 
 
 King. Now Hamlet, where** Polorttal 
 Ham. At Supper. 
 
 JsW.Not where he eat i, bat where he h eaten, t cer . 
 Mine roiHiontion of wormes are e'ne at him. Your worm 
 is your onely Emperor for diet. We fet afl creatures clfe 
 to tat vi .and we fat our felfe for Magots. Your fat King, 
 and yourlnneBeggeris but variable feiuice to diJbec, 
 but to on* Table that's the end 
 
 K$. Wnt doft thou mease by tbtt t 
 
TbeTraveSeof Hamlet. 
 
 Ham. Nothing but to (hew you how a King may go 
 a ProgrefTe through the guts of a Begger. 
 
 King. Where is ;Wwa. 
 
 Ham. In hcauen, fend thither to fee. If your Mcflcru 
 erfinde him not there, feeke him t'th other place your 
 dfe : but indeed, if you finde him not this moneth, you 
 (ball nofe him as you go vp the ftaires into the Lobby. 
 
 King. Go feeke him there. 
 
 Ham. He will flay till ye come. 
 
 K. Han>ltt,ihis deed of chine,for thin* efpecial fafcty 
 Which we do tender, as we deerely greeue 
 : or that which thou haft done, muft lend thee hence 
 With fiene Quickoerte. Therefore prepare thy felfe, 
 Th Batke is rcadie, and the wrndeac helpe, 
 Th'Afiooates tend, end euery thing at bent 
 For England, 
 
 Ham. For England? 
 
 Ktg. \ Hamlet. 
 
 I lam. Good. 
 
 If tug. So is it, if thou knew'ft our purpofcs. 
 
 Ham. I fee aChcrube that fee's him: but come, for 
 England. Farewell deerc Mother. 
 
 King. Thy louing Father Htnilet. 
 
 !{<imltt. My Mother : Father and Mother it man and 
 wife . man & wife is one flefh, and fo my mother.Comr, 
 'bfEngland. *;/ 
 
 King. Follow him at foote, 
 Tempt him with fpced aboord : 
 5elay it not, Ilehauchim hence to night. 
 A way,for euery thing is Seal'd and don 
 That tlfe Icancs on th 1 Affaire pray you make haft 
 And England.if my loue thou holdft at ought. 
 A my great power thereof may giue thee fcnfe, 
 Sinceyct thy Cicatrice lookcs raw and red 
 After the Datiifh Sword, and thy free awe 
 paycs homage toys; thoumaifi not coldly fet 
 Our SoucraigncProccffe, which imports at fulJ 
 By Letters coniuringtothatefiVft 
 The prcfcnt death ofHoflct. Doit En gland, 
 For like the Hcc/ticke in my blood be rages, 
 And thou muft cure me : Till I know 'tis done, 
 How crc my nappes, my ioycs were ne'rc begun. xn 
 
 Eater Fertinbras vitl an Arm*. 
 
 For. Go Captame, from me greet the Danish King, 
 Tell him that by his hccnfe. ftriwbnu 
 Clairnes th conuey ance of a proinis'd March 
 Ouer his Kingdome. You know the Rendcuoiu : 
 IfthathisMaicfty would ought with vs, 
 We flall cxprcfle our duiie in his eye, 
 And leUiim know fo. 
 
 C*p. 1 will doo't.my Lord. 
 
 far. Gofafelyon. Exit, 
 
 fnftr Qafttne and Horatio. 
 
 *. I will not fpeake with her. 
 
 Hor. She is importunate, indeed diftrafl,, her moode 
 will needs be pitcicd. 
 
 Jgy. What would fhehaae? 
 
 Htr. She fpeakcs much of her Father; faies fhe heares 
 There's trickes i'th'world, and hems,and beats her heart, 
 Spumes enuioufly t Strawes, fpeakes things in doubt, 
 That carry but halfe fcnfe : Hei fpeech is nothing, 
 Yet the vnfnaped vfe of it doih moue 
 The hearer* to Colleaion ; they aymc at it, 
 And botch the words vp fit to their owne thoughts. 
 Which a herwinke*,andnods,and gefturesyeeldthem, 
 
 Indeed would make one thtnke there would be thoueM 
 Though nothing fure, yet much vnhappily. 
 
 Qu. T were good flic were fpoken with, 
 For (he nwy ^rewdangerouj conjectures 
 In ill breeding minds. Let her come in. 
 To my ficke foule(as (ioncs true Nature tj) 
 Each toy fccmes Prologue, to fome great amilfc, 
 So full of Artlcfle iealoofie is guilt, 
 1 1 fpill's it felfe. m fearing to be fpilt. 
 
 . 
 
 Of be. Where i the beauteous Maiefty of Denmarh'. 
 
 *. How now Ophcbitt 
 
 Cphe. Hwjbodd I jour true lone ko* from oootkir me * 
 Bj hu Cock!' >"' onAftaffejudhH S*<Lljbc<,e. 
 
 *. y\las f-^ectLa<!y: what imponstlns Song? 
 
 Of he. Say you? Nay proy you markc. 
 He u de*il indgvae Ladyjit u JeaJ and gone , 
 ./#/ hu head *jr*ff e -gn>ne Turfe t M hu beeles a/lone. 
 
 Ofhe Pray you marke. 
 
 White hi) Shroar'd <u t 
 Q* AJas looke heere my Lord. 
 Opht L*rdtd w,thfeet fimrerl t 
 
 Which i>fivept it fhtgraitedidnatgo^ 
 With true- lone fiorvrti. 
 Kiig. Howdoye.prctty Lady? 
 Ofke. WclUGoddU'dyou. They fay the Owl c was 
 i Bakcts daughter. Lord, wee know what we are, but 
 know not what we may be. God be at your TabJt. 
 King. Conceit vpon her Father 
 Ofbt Pray you let's hauc no words of this.: but when 
 they aske you what it nieanes.fay you thi* : 
 Tomorrow u S. ydrnttnfs daj.all imhe memtng brume, 
 
 Then vp be rafe.& dantt.hu cUthts~& (tuft the cbar*6tr dare, 
 Let fir the Mid t thM cut a <JUaid,iuntrdrparud mart. 
 
 Kitig. Pretty Opttlu. 
 
 Ophe.lndecd la? without an oath He make an endom 
 
 Tang men wlttoo>'t t \ftke? tofHt tea't t 
 j Ceckf they tire IM tlamt 
 
 to ffed . 
 
 jiadtheee had/I not enrx te my bed. 
 
 K.b*g. How long hath fhe bin this? 
 
 Ofhe. 1 hope all will be weiL We mart bre patient 
 but I cannot choofc but weepe, tothtnke they fl>oold 
 lay him Tch'cold ground : My brother {hall knowe of it, 
 and fo I thanke you for youi good coonfell. Come, mj 
 Coach : Goodnight Ladies .-Goodnight fwecc Ladies 
 Goodnight.goodnight. Exit. 
 
 King. Follow her dole, 
 Giue her good watch I pray you : 
 Oh this ii the poyfon or dcepe grcefe, it fprings 
 A )I from her Fathers death . Oh Cjtrmde, Certnuk, 
 When forrowes comes, they come not finglc fjucs, 
 Bu: in Battliaes. Firft.hcr Father flaine. 
 Next yourSonne gone, and hcmofl violem Author 
 Of his owne iuftrtmouc : tlx people muddied. 
 Thickc and vnwholfome in their thoughts, and whifpen 
 For good P/eaiia death ; and we hau< done but greenly 
 !n hugger mugger to interrehitn. Poore Of'xlta 
 Diuidcd from her felfe, nd herfairc iudgctren( 
 PP3 
 
Without the which we are Pi<Suret,or meet? Beafts. 
 
 .aft, and as much containing as all thefc, 
 
 let Brcther is in fecret come from France, 
 
 Ceepes on his wonder, keepes himfelfe in clouds, 
 And wants not Buzzers to infect his eare 
 With peflilent Speeches of his Fathers deth, 
 Where in necefTitie of macterBeggard, 
 Wilt nothing fticke oor perfons to Arraigne 
 
 n care and care. O my deere Certrude, this, 
 Like to a murdering Peece in many places. 
 Sues me fuperfluous death. 
 
 Enter a Meffengrr. 
 Q*. Alacke.whatnoyfe is this? 
 
 King. Where are my Swit^ers ? 
 [.cithern guard the doore. Whans the matter? 
 
 I///. Sane your felfc, my Lord. 
 The Ocean (oner-peering of his Lift) 
 Bates not the Flats with more imputious hafle 
 Then young Lr;, in a Riotous head, 
 Ore-berej your Officers, the cabbie call hsm Lord, 
 And as the world were now but to begin, 
 Antiquity forgot, Cuftomc not knowne. 
 The RatiSers and props of euery word , 
 They cry cVioofe we?L*m/ fhall be King, 
 Caps, hndy, and tongues, applaud it to the clouds, 
 Luertn fhall be King , Laeriei King. 
 
 gu. How cheercfully ontheWfeTraile theycry, 
 Oh this is Coumeryou falfe Danifh Dogges. 
 . Net ft within. Enter Lames . 
 
 King- The doores are broke. 
 
 Laer. Where is the King/us ? Stand youall without. 
 
 jftt. No, let's come Jn. 
 
 L4tr. Iprayyougiuemelcaue. 
 
 ^y. We will, w will. 
 
 Leer. \ thanke you : Keepe the doore* 
 Oh thou vilde King, giueme my Father. 
 
 Qi. Cilmely good Laertes. 
 
 Laer. Thit drop of blood, thac cilmes 
 Proclaimed me Baftard s 
 Cries Cuckold to my Father, brands the Harlot 
 Euen hcere betweenc the chafte vnfoiirched brow 
 Of my true Mother. 
 
 <.utf. WhatisthecaofeZ-<Jfrr, 
 That thy Rebellion lookes faGyant-like? 
 Let him go Gertrude : Do not fearc our perfon : 
 There's fuch Diuinity doth hedge a King, 
 That Treafon can but peepe to what it would, 
 Ac*s little of his will. Tell roe Laertes, 
 Why rhou art thus Incenfl ? Let him go Gertrude. 
 Spcaki man. 
 
 Laer. Where's ity Father f 
 
 King. Dead. 
 
 *. But not by him. 
 
 K.">g. Let him demand bis fill 
 
 L*er. How earn* he dead ? lie not be luggel'd with. 
 To hell AUegeance : Vcwes.to the blackeft diuclL 
 Ccnfcienc* and Grace, to the profoundeft Pit. 
 I dare Damnation : to this point I ftand, 
 That both the worlds I gioe to negligence. 
 Let come what comes : onely lie be rcuene'd 
 Mofl.hrougbly for mv Father. 
 
 &*g. Who fnall flay you? 
 
 laer. My WtH, not ailint world, 
 And for my menes,lle husband them fo Will, 
 They i^lgo farre with link. 
 
 j. Good Laertes: 
 If you dc fire to know the cct taint ie 
 Of your deere Fathers death, if writ in your reu*igc 
 That Soop.ftake you will draw both Friend and Foe, 
 Winner and Loofer. 
 
 L*er. None but his Enemies. 
 Kir. Will you know them then. 
 Z.4. To his good Friends, thus wide lie ope my Arm**; 
 And like the kinde Life-rcnd'ring Politician," 
 Repaft them with my blood. 
 
 King. Whynowyoufpeake 
 Like a good Childe, and a true Gemlemtn. 
 That I am guiltlefleofyour Fathers death, 
 And am moft fenfible in grecfe for it, 
 It fhall as leuell to your Indgemeni pierce 
 As day do's to your eye. 
 
 Anoiftirttbn. Let her come in. 
 Enter Ophelia. 
 
 Laer. How now? what noife is that? 
 Oh heate drie vp my Braines, teares feu en times fait, 
 Burne out the^encc and Venue ofrnine eye. 
 By Heauen.thy madnefle (hall be payed by walght, 
 Till our Scaierurnes the beame. OhRofeofMay, 
 Deere Maid,kindc Sifter, fwcet Ophelia : 
 Oh Heauens, is't pofTibk,z yong Maids wits, 
 Should be as mortal! as an old mans life? 
 Jsature isfinejn Loue,and where tis fine, 
 It fends feme precious inflanceofit felfe 
 After the thing it loues. 
 
 Ophe. They tare him tare fac'd 'on the Beer, 
 Hty non nmj ,Kem t bejf ngnj : 
 And on hu graae rttiaet may at eare t 
 Farejoit wtH my Dane. 
 
 Laer. Had'ft thou thy wits, and did'ft perfwade Re- 
 uenge.it could not moue thus. 
 
 Ophe. You muft fmg downe a-downc. and you call 
 him a-downe-a. Oh, how the wheel e becomes it? Ins 
 the faKe Steward that ftole his maflers daughter. 
 Laer. This nothings more then matter. 
 Ophe. There'sRofemary, that's for Rernembrauncr. 
 Pray loue remember: and there is Paconctes, that's for 
 Thoughts. 
 
 Laer. A document in madnefle, thoughts & remem- 
 brance fitted. 
 
 Opk.There's Fennell foryou, and Columbines: thcr*s 
 Rew foryou, and hccre's feme for me . Wee may call 
 Herbe-Grace aSund lies :Oh you muft weare your Rew 
 with a difference. There's aDayfic, I would giue you 
 fome Violets, but they withci'd all when tny Father dy- 
 ed : They fay, he made a good end | 
 
 Fvr homy [ivtet Rotonuatinsy ioj. 
 Laer. Thought, end AfB!i#ion,Paflion, Hell it feifc: 
 She turnesto Fauour, and to prettlneiTe. 
 
 vttid v til be net come agame > 
 
 Nowhe it ded t g<> to thy Deatt-kd, 
 
 Ht netttr wilcvmt agorae. 
 
 Hit "Beard at white at Sruw t 
 
 j*ll Flaxm vat bit Po/t . 
 
 Iff u ganej* u g<me t gndwe cjft aej moae t 
 
 Grammy on hit Soult . 
 And of all Chnftian SouJes, I pray God. 
 God buy yr. Zxeunt Opbet* 
 
 Lur. Do you fee thu.you Godi ? 
 King , LaerusJ rnuft comrron with your greefe. 
 Oi-you deny me nghc: go bu: apart, 
 
Make choice of wham your wifsft Friends you wilL 
 And they fhallheareand Judge twixt you and met 
 tfby direa or by ColareraU hand 
 
 "hey finde vs touch'd. we will our Kingdoms glue, 
 Our Crownc, our Life,and all that we call Oars 
 
 b you in fatis&aion. But if noc. 
 Be you content to lend your patience to vs, 
 
 tad we (hall ioyntly labour with your (bale 
 
 'o gtvse it due content. 
 Loer. Let this be fo: 
 
 iis msanes of death his obfcure burial! ; 
 
 CoTrophee.Sword.nor Hatchment o re his bones. 
 No Noble rite, nor formail oflentation, 
 
 3ry ro be heard, as 'twere from Heauen to Earth, 
 
 That I muft call in qneftion. 
 
 King. So you (hall: 
 And where th'offcnee Is, lei the great Axe fall 
 " pray you go with roe. Exeunt 
 
 Eater Horatio jvtth tu AttfaeL&t. 
 
 Hera, What are they that would fpeake with me ? 
 Ser. Saylor s fir, they fay they haue Letten for you. 
 Her. Let them come in, 
 [ do not know from what part of the world 
 I fhould be greeted, if not from Lord Hamlet. 
 
 four Softer. 
 '. God bleffc you Sir. 
 'or. Let him blcfle thee too. 
 Say. HeefhallSir, ana*tpleafchim. There's a Letter 
 for you Sir : It comes from th'AmbafTadQurs that was 
 t>ound for England, if your name be Horatio, as I am let 
 to know it is. 
 
 fe. 
 
 H 
 
 Reads the Letter. 
 
 'd this glue tbtfi 
 
 fefowt fame meant! to the King: They haue Lettert 
 far htm. S're t were two dayet old at Sea, A Pyrate of very 
 tTarlickg of point ment gone vs Chace. finding our Jefttet i oa 
 flow tfSaile, we pat onacynrpflltdValottr. In tht tjfaffle, I 
 boordtdtkfm . Oa the inftaat they got cleare of epr Shiffc , fo 
 I alone became their Prifomf. They bate dealt with me, like 
 Thteeief<JMerey t but they knew hat they did. I am to doe 
 a goad iirme for tktrru. Let the King hone the Letter: t boxe 
 ffxtj andreyom thou to fat mitb at much haft at tboit atauldefl 
 fa death I none wordi lofcetke in your eore, vtll m*k? tee 
 dnmhe, jet ore they rmub too light fer the b/rrt of tht Matter. 
 Thef* good FeUawet vil! bring tbee where 1 am . R oiinrrance 
 < 3ttrfGuildenrterne,6c/<4 thttrceurfg for England Of them 
 I bane much to tell thte, Farewell. 
 
 He that theu kyo'-vefi tkine, 
 
 Hamlet; 
 Come 
 And do- 
 To him from whom you brought them. Exit. 
 
 Enter Keig and Laertes. 
 
 'Kcig.Wo'x muft your conscience my acquittance feal, 
 And you muft put me in your bean for Friend, 
 Sith you haur heard, and with a knowing eare, 
 That he which hath your Noble Father flame, 
 Purfued my life. 
 
 Eaer. It well appeares. Ft*:;!! me, 
 Why you proceeded not againft thefe featet, 
 So uimcfull^nd fo Capiiall inNature, 
 As by your Safety, Wifedome^ll thing* elk.. 
 
 , T will giueyou way for thefe your Letters, 
 o't the fpeedier.ihat you may direft me 
 
 Yoa mainly were fflrr'd vp? 
 K*. OfortwoffKnsl 
 
 Which may to VOB (pertps) feeme much vnfinnowed, 
 
 And yet to me chey are fttong. The Qaeen his Mother. 
 
 Liues almoft by his looke* -. and for my fdf e> 
 
 My Vertae or my Plague, be it cither which. 
 
 She't fo eoniunfiiue to ray life and foule ; 
 
 That as the Starre moues not but in his Sphere 
 
 [ could not but by her. The other Mot iue, 
 
 Why to a publike count I might not go, 
 
 Is the great loue the gcnerall gender beare him, 
 
 Who dipping all his Faults in their affe&on, 
 
 Would like the Spring that turneth Wood to Stone, 
 
 Conuert his Gyues to Graces. So that my Arro we* 
 
 Too Glghtly timbred for fo loud a Wind*. 
 
 Would haue reuerted to my Bow againe, 
 
 And not where I had arm'd them. 
 
 Larr. And fo haue I a Noble Father loft, 
 A Sifter drtuen into defperate tearmes, 
 Who vcas(ifpraifes may go backe againe) 
 Stood Challenger on mount of all the A ge 
 For her perfedions. But my rencnge will come. 
 
 King. Breake not your fleepes for that, 
 You muft not thinke 
 
 That we are made of fluffe, fo flit, and dull, 
 That we can let our Beard be fhook* with danger, 
 And thinke it paflime. You fhortly fhall heart more, 
 1 lou'd your Father, and we loue our Sc/fe, 
 And that 1 hope will teach you to imagine.' 
 
 Enter a ijttfevggr. 
 How now? What Newest 
 
 Mef. Letters my Lord from Hamlet. Thistoyoor 
 Maiefty :his to the Queen*. 
 
 King. From Hamlet f Who brought them t 
 
 <JMef. Sailors my Lord they fay, I faw them not t 
 They were giucnine by CUttiio, he receiu'd them. 
 
 Kmg.Laerttt you /h all hcarc them : 
 Leaue vi. Extt 
 
 High and Mighty, you fba.ll (oea> 1 
 Kingdom*. Tn marrow (hail I begge leaue to jee year Kingly 
 Ejct. trim /jbal/(firft<ukig jew Pardon rbtrtxat*) rt- 
 couat tb'Occafiorts ofrnffuitme Midtwre jirang* retime, 
 
 Hamlet. 
 
 What fhoold thismeane? Are all the reft come backc ? 
 Or is it fome abufc? Or no fuch thing ? 
 
 Larr. Know yon the hand ? 
 
 Kin, 'TwJiamletj Character, naked and in aPoR. 
 fcript here he fayes aione : Can you aduife me t 
 
 Laer. I'm loft in it my Lord; but let him come, 
 ]t werrr.es the very fickneffe in my heart, 
 That I fhall Hue and tell him to his teeth; 
 Thus diddeft thou. 
 
 Km. If it be fo Laertetju how mould it be fo i 
 How otherwife will you berul'd by me? 
 
 Laer. If fo y ou'l not oYerule me to a peace. 
 
 Kin. To thine owne peace : if he be now retum'd, 
 As checking at his Voyage,and that he meanes 
 No more to vndertake it; I will worke him 
 To an exploy t now ripe in my Device, 
 Vnder the which he fhait not choofc but fall; 
 And for his death no winde of blame (hall breath, 
 But euen his Mother (hail vnchsrge the pra&ce, 
 And call it accident: Some two Monthes hence 
 Here was a Gentleman ofNcrmandy, 
 J'ucfcenemy feSfe.snd feru'd agsirsft the French, 
 /,r?d they ran well on Horfebackej but this Gallant 
 
The Trazedie ofHanlet* 
 
 arl witchcraft in'tj he grew into his Seat, 
 nd co fuch wondrous doing brought his Horfe, 
 s had he beene encorps't and demy-Natur'd 
 With the braue Beaft.fo farre he paft my thought, 
 "hat I in forgery of fhjpes and trickes, 
 ^ome fhort of what he did. 
 L**r. A Norman w't ? 
 Kin. A Norman. 
 
 Kin, The very fame. 
 
 Laer. I know him well.he is the Brooch indeed, 
 nd lemme of all our Nation. 
 Km. Hee mad confcificn of you, 
 ,nd gauc you fuch a Mafterly report, 
 or Art and exercife in your defence 5 
 ^nd for your Rapier mofi efpecially. 
 That he cryed our,t'would be a fight indeed, 
 f one could match you Sir.This report of his 
 y.d Hamlet (o envenom with his Enuy, 
 'hat he could nothing doe but wifh and begge, 
 four fodaine comming ore to play with him; 
 jw out of this. 
 
 Laer. Why out of this, my Lord ? 
 Kia Laertes was your Father deare to you? 
 Or are you like the painting of a fonow, 
 A face without a heart ? 
 Laer. Why aske you this ? 
 
 Km. Not that I thinke you did not loue your Father, 
 Jut that I know Loue is begun by Time : 
 And that I fee in pafiages of proofe. 
 Time qualifies the fparke and fire of it : 
 Ffd/8/rtcomes backe : what would you vndertake, 
 To (how your felfe your Fathers fonne indeed, 
 tfore then in words ? 
 
 Latr. To cut hw throat i'th' Church. 
 Km. No place indeed fhould murder Sanfhmze; 
 X.euenge fhould haue no bounds : but good Laertes 
 Will you doe this, keepe clofe within your Chamber, 
 ffamlet tetutn'd, fnall know you are come home : 
 Wee'l put on thofe (halt praife your excellence, 
 And fet a double vsrnifh on the fame 
 The Frenchman gaue you,bring you in fine together, 
 And wager on your heads.he being retnifle, 
 Moft generous, and free from all contriuing, 
 Will not perufe the Folks ? So that with eafe, 
 Or with a little fhurTling, you may chonfe 
 A Sword vnbaited, and in apaffe ofpraifhce, 
 Requit him for your Father. 
 
 Laer. Iwilldoo't, 
 And for that ptirpofe lie annointmy Sword : 
 
 I bought an Vn&ion of a Mountebanks 
 So mortall, I but dipt a knife in it, 
 
 Where it drawes blood,no Cataplafme fo rare, 
 Collected from all Simples that haue Venue 
 Vnder the Moone,can faue the thing from death, 
 Thatisbutfcratcht withall: He touch my point, 
 With this contagion,that if I gall him (lightly, 
 
 I 1 may be death. 
 
 Kin Let's further thinke of this, 
 Weigh what conucnience both of time and meanes 
 May fit vs to our Oiape^f this fhould faile; 
 And that our drift looke through our bad performance, 
 Twere better not afiaid; therefore this Proieft 
 Should haue a backe or fecond,that might hold, 
 if his fhould bbft in proofe s Soft,kt me fee 
 Wee'l make a folemne wager on your commings, 
 
 Iha'r: v/hen in your motion you are hot and dry, 
 As make your bowts more violent to the end , 
 And that he cals for drinke; He haue prepar'dhim 
 A Challice for the nonce; whereon but fipping, 
 I f he by chance efcape your venom'd (tuck, 
 Oar purpcl'c may hold there ; how fweet Queene. 
 
 Enter Jgutent. 
 
 Queen. One woe doth tread vpon anothers heele, 
 Sofaft they'l (olio w: your Sifter's drown'd Laertes. 
 Laer. Drown'dl O where? 
 Queen. There is a Willow growes aflant a Brooke, 
 ThatThewes his horeleaues in the glaflie flreznie : 
 There with fantafticke Garlands did fhe come, 
 Of Crow-flowers.Nettles^ayfasjand long Purples, 
 That liberall Shepheards giue a grofier name; 
 But our cold Maids doe Dead Mem Fingers call them : 
 There on the pendant boughes.her Coronet weeds 
 Clambring to hang; an enuious fliuer broke, 
 When downe the weedy Trophies,and her felfe, 
 Fell in the weeping Brooke, her cloathes fpred wide, 
 And Merrr>3id-like,a while they bore her vp, 
 Which time fhe chaunted fnatchcs of old tu'nej, 
 As one incapable of her owne diftrefle, 
 Or like a creature Natiue, and indued 
 Vnto that Element : but long it could not be, 
 Till that her garments, heauy with her drinke, 
 Pul'd the poore wretch from her melodious buy> 
 To muddy death. 
 
 Liter. AUsthen.isfhe drown'd? 
 Qiutn. Drown'd, drown'd. 
 Laer. Too much of water haft thou poore Ophelia, 
 And therefore I forbid my teares : but yet 
 It is our tricke, Natureher cuftome holds, 
 Let fhame fay what it will; when thefe are gone 
 The woman will be our : Adue my Lord, 
 1 hautafpecchoffire/hatfamc would blaze, 
 But that this folly doubts ir. Exit. 
 
 Kin. Let's follow, Gerirttie: 
 How much I h*d to doe to calme his rage ? 
 Now feare I this will giue it ftart agiine ; 
 Therefore let's follow. Exeunt* 
 
 uter two Clawnes, 
 
 Cloven. Is fhe to bee buried in Chriftianburiall, tha 
 wilfully feekes her owne faluation ? 
 
 Other. I tell thee fhe is, and therefore make herGrau 
 firaight, the Crowner hath fate on her, and finds it Cbrs- 
 fiianburiall. 
 
 C7. How can that be, vnlefTe flic drowned her felfe in 
 her owne defence? 
 Oitxr. Why 'tis found fo. 
 
 Ch. 1 1 muft be Se offendendo, it cannot bee elfe : foi 
 heere lies the pointjlf 1 drowne my felfe wittingly, It ar 
 ^guesan Aft: and an Acl hath three branches. It 5a sn 
 Acl to doe and to performe; argall frit drown'd her felt 
 wittingly. 
 
 Other. Nay but heare you Goodman Peluer. 
 
 Clown. Giue me leaue; heere lies the water; gd 
 heere (lands the man; good : If the man goe to ihis wa 
 ter and drowne himi'eie ; it is will he nil! he, be goes 
 markc you that? But if ihe water come to him & drowne 
 him; beedrownes nothimfejfi?. Argall, heethat isnoi 
 guilty ofhis owne de3rh,fhorter>s not his owne lift. 
 
 Other. Bur is this law? 
 
 Clo. Imanry is't,CrownersQueft Law. 
 
 ' 
 
TbeTrageJieofHiunlet 
 
 122. 
 
 Other. Will you ha the truth on't t if this had not 
 >ene a Gentlewoman, (hee Ihould haue beene buried 
 
 tofChriftianBurialL 
 
 Cla. Why there thou fayft. And the more pitty that 
 great folke (hould haue countlnancc in this world to 
 rownc or haitg themfclues.more rhcn their euen Chrifti - 
 n. Come.my Spade; there is no ancient Gentlemen, 
 >ut Gardineri,Oitchers end Gtgue-makers; they hold p 
 Ad*mi Profeflion. 
 Other. "Washes Gentleman? 
 
 C/. He wis the firft that cuct bore Armes. 
 
 Ottxr. Why he had none. 
 
 Clo. Whar,ar't a Heathen? how doft thou vnder- 
 hndtlie Scripture? the Scripture fay es Adam dig'd j 
 jge without Armes? He put another que- 
 ftion tothte;if thou anfwcteft roe not torhepurpofe.con- 
 fefTe thy fclle 
 
 Other. Go too. 
 
 Cl. What is he that builds ftronger then either the 
 rtafon, the Shipwright, or the Carpenter/ 
 
 Othrr The Gallowcs maker ifor that Frame odiu 2 
 thoufand Tenants. 
 
 Cla. Hike thy wit well in goo J faith, che Gallowes 
 doeswcll; but how does it well ? it docs well to thofe 
 .hat doe ill: now, thou deft ill to fay the GaHowes is 
 >uilt rVronger then the Church ; Argall, the Gallowes 
 may doe well to thee. Too't agame, Come. 
 
 Other. Who builds ftronger then a Mafon, a Ship- 
 wright,or a Carpenter ? 
 
 Clo. I, tell me chat, and ynyoake. 
 
 Other. Marry , now I can tell, 
 
 lo. Too't. 
 
 Other. Maffe,! cannot tell. 
 
 Enter Hamlet and Horatio afarre cff. 
 Cla. Cudgel! thy braines no more abouctt ; for your 
 dull Affe will not mend his pace with beating, and when 
 fou are ask'l this queOjon next, fay a Graue-maker: the 
 rloufesthathe makes,laft$tillDoomefday : go, get tnee 
 to Tatfhaa, fetch me a ftoupe of Liquor. 
 Stngt. 
 
 me thought it was very faeete . 
 To eaatrau O the time for a mj htlnut, 
 
 O me thought there WAS nothing meete. 
 Ham. Ha'sthis fellow no feeling of his bufine{Tc,that 
 he (ings atGraue-making? 
 
 Har. Cuftome hath made it in him a property of efc 
 fineffe. 
 
 Ham. Tis ce'n fo; the hand oflittle Imployment hath 
 thedaintierfenfe. 
 
 Cbwnejirtgi. 
 
 "Eta Age rsith hu ftealingftep! 
 biu h taught me in hu clutch . 
 ^ndhaih /hipped me tnttfihr Land, 
 
 ai if/ hadneaer treencfacb. 
 
 Ham. That Scull had a tongue in it, and could fing 
 oncei how theknaueiowlesit to ih' grownd, a if it 
 were Crfiw/ law. bone, that did the fir ft marcher : )t 
 might be the Patecf a Politinan which this AiTe o're Of- 
 fices :one that could circunwent God, might >c not ? 
 Fffr. Ii might, my Lord. 
 
 H-tm. Or of a Courtier, which could fay, Good Mor - 
 row fweet Lord : >iow doft thou. good Lord ? this 
 might be my Lord fuch a one, that prtis'd my Lord ftich 
 a one* Horfc,when he meant to beggc it; might it not ? 
 
 Har. I, my Lord. 
 
 Htm. Why een fo : end now my Lady Wormes 
 Chapleffe, and knockt about the Mazard with a Sexton* 
 Spade v becre'sfineReoolutioo, if wee had tKe tricke to 
 fee't. Did ihefe bones coft no more the breeding, but 
 to play at Loggets with *em ? mine ate u> thinkt 
 on't. 
 
 ClevneJiHtt. 
 
 for and a fbradiag-Shtti 
 
 OaPa ofCtay for to he made, 
 
 far /Itch a Cueft u mectt. 
 
 Nam. There's another : why rright noi u>at bee the 
 Seull of of a Lawyer ? where be hu Qyiddits now ? his 
 Quillets? his Cafes? his Tenures,and his Tncks? why 
 doe's he fuffet this rade knaue now to knock: him about 
 the Sconce with a dirty Shouell, and wil! not tell him of 
 his Action ofBattery ? hum. This fellow might hem's 
 time a great buyer of Land, with his Smutes.his Recog- 
 niz.ances,his Fine$,hisdouble Vouchers, his Reconcile*. 
 Ji this the fine of his Fincs.and the recouery of his Reco- 
 uenes. to haue hij fine Pate full of fine Dirt? will his 
 Vouchers vouch htm no more of his Purchafe$ 4 and dou- 
 ble ones too , then the length and breadth of a pajre of 
 Indentures? the very Conueyances of his l.and wtll 
 hardly lye in this Boxe ; and mutt the Inheritor himfelfe 
 haue no mote? ha? 
 
 Hr, Not a iot more,my Lord, 
 
 Ham. ] $ not Parchment made of Shcep-skinnes ? 
 
 Har. \ my Lord,and of Calue-skinnestoo. 
 
 Ham. They are Sheepc and Caloes that feek out affw- 
 r snce in that. 1 will fpeake to this fellow: whofeGrauc'e 
 this Sir > 
 
 Clo. M.neSir: 
 
 O * fit tfClajfor to kt madt, 
 for fitch a Gutft u meets . 
 
 Warn, lihinkeit be thine mdeed:for thou liefl io't. 
 
 Clo . You lye out on't Sir,and therefore it is not yours: 
 fot my part, 5 doc not lye irVt ; and yet it irtnine. 
 
 Ham. Thou dofl lye in't, to be m't and fay 'tis thine : 
 'tit for the dead, not for the quicke , therefore choo 
 lyeft. 
 
 Cl. Tis a quicke lye Sir, 'twill a way again* from roe 
 to you. 
 
 Ham. What man doft thou digge it for t 
 
 Cla. For no man Sir, 
 
 Ham. What woman then ? 
 
 Cla For none neither. 
 
 Ham. Who it to be buried in't? 
 
 Clo. One that was a woman Sir ; but reft her Soule, 
 ftiec's dead. 
 
 Him. Howabfoluce the knaue is? wee rnuft fpeake 
 by theCarde,or equiuocation will vndoevs : by the 
 Lord Horatio, thefe three yeares I haue taken note of it, 
 the Age is growne fo picked, that the toe of the Ptrfrnt 
 comes fo neerethe heelesof our Courtier, hee galls his 
 Kibe. How long haft thou been aGraut*maker? 
 
 Cta. OfaUthedayesi"th'yere, I came too'ithat day 
 that our laft King Hamlet o'recame Fanittfoat. 
 
 Ham. How long is that fincc? 
 
 Cla, Cannoc you tell that ? eoery foole can tell that : 
 It was the very day, that young Hamlet was borne, hee 
 that was mad , end fent into England. 
 
 Ham . I marry why was he lent into England ? 
 
 Cla. Why,bec3ufhewasmad; hee fliall recooer hh 
 wits there; or if be do not, it's no great matter there. 
 
 Bam. 
 
The Tragedie of Hamlet. 
 
 am. Why? 
 
 1* Tvillnoc befeene in hirn,therethernenareas 
 mad as he. 
 
 13am. How came he mad ? 
 
 Clo. Very ftrangcly they fay 
 
 ffaff>. How ftiangcly ? 
 
 Clo. Faith e'en* with looting his wits. 
 
 ffjm. Vpon what ground ? 
 
 Clo. Why heere in Denmarketl haue binfoceteene 
 ieerc,man and Boy thirty yeares. 
 
 H,ym. How long w ill a man lie 'ith* earth ere he rot? 
 
 Clo, Ifaich.ifhebcnot rotten before he dkfas we haue 
 iiany pocky Coarfes now adaies, that will fcarce hold 
 trte laying in) he will l*ft you fomecight yeare,ornin 
 yeare. A Tanner will laft y on nine year e. 
 
 flam. Why he,more then another ? 
 
 Cle. Why fir, his hide is fo tan'd with his Trade, that 
 he will kecpe out water a great while. And your water, 
 * a lore Decayer of your horfon dead body.Heres a Scull 
 now.thisSoil.nashme in the ewth three & twenty years. 
 
 Ham. Whofe was it ? 
 
 Clo. A whorcfon mad Feflowes ic was; 
 Whofe doe you thinke it was? 
 Ham. Nsy,I know not. 
 
 Clo. Apeftleneeonhim for a mad Rogue.apouVda 
 Flaggon of Renifh on my head once. Thif fame Scull 
 Sii.this fame Scull fir, was Toritkf Scul^the Kings letter. 
 Ham This? 
 
 Clei E'enethat. 
 
 Ham. Let me fee. Alas poore ?V/e^,I knew him Ho- 
 r/w,a fellow of infinite left; of moft excellent fancy, he 
 hath borne me on his backe a thoufand times . Ami how 
 abhorred my Imagination i5,my gorge rifes at it. Heere 
 hangthofelipps, that lhaue kift I know not h o w oft. 
 Where be your Jibes now ? Your Gimbals f Your 
 Songtf Your flafhes of Merriment that were wont to 
 fet ihe Table on a RoreJNo one now to mock your own 
 leering ? QuUe chopfalne ? Now get you to my Ladies 
 Chamber, and tell her, let her paint an inch thicke, to this 
 fauour fhe muft come. Make her Uugh at thai; pry- 
 thee Horatio tell me one thing. 
 
 Hr. What's that my Lord ? 
 //*. Doft thou thinke Alexander looki o'this fa. 
 fhion i'th' earth f 
 Har. E'enefo. 
 Ham. Andfmcltfo>Puh. 
 HOT- E*ene fo,my Lord. 
 
 He.m. To what bafe vfes we may rerume Horatio. 
 Whymay net Imagination tracethe NobJeduftof^- 
 ttx&iAer, till he find it (topping a bunghole. 
 
 HOT. 'Twere to confider : tocurioufly to confider fo. 
 
 Ham. Nofaith,not aiot. But to follow him thether 
 with modcftie enough, & likelichood to lead it; as thus. 
 ^le.^andfr died : AltxtnA.tr was buried: Alexander \z- 
 lurntth into cioO; the duft is earthy of earth we make 
 Lome^nH why of that Lome (whereto he waj conuer- 
 tel . might they not ftopp a Beere-barreil? 
 lfT>p*riall Co/ifytesd and tum'd today* 
 Might flop a hole to keepe the wlnde away. 
 Oh, chat thai earth.which kept the world in awe, 
 SWU patch a Wll,t'cxpefl the winters flaw. 
 But foCubut (oft, afidc; heere comes the King. 
 
 Enter King,Q*tene,Laertetj*ula Cefin, 
 
 tth Lords attendant . 
 The Qoeene.ihc Courtiers. Who is that they follow. 
 
 And with fuch maimed rites ? This doth betoken, 
 The Coarfe they follow ,did with difpcratehand, 
 Pore do it owne life; 'twas Come Efiate. 
 Couch we a while,and mark. 
 
 Laer. WhatCerimonyclft? 
 
 Han. That is Loertef,* very Noble youth : 
 
 Z^r. WhatCetimonyelfef 
 
 Pricft. Her Obfequies haue bin % faire in!arg'd. 
 As we haue v;arrantis,het death was doubcfwll, 
 And but that great Commami.o're-fwaies the order, 
 She (hould in ground vnfandrirted haue lodg'd> 
 Till the U(l Trumpet. For charitable praier* 
 Shardesjrlints.and Peebles,fhould be thro wn on her 
 Yet heere (he is allowed her Virgin Rites, 
 Her Maiden Rrewmen:s,and the bringing honn; 
 OfBeliandBuriali. 
 
 Laer. Muft there no more be done ? 
 
 Pritft. No more be done : 
 We fhould prophanc the feruice of the dead, 
 To fing fage ^^s^,and fuch reft to her 
 As to peace-parted Soulcs. 
 
 Laer. Lay her i'th" earth. 
 And from her faire and vnpoiluted fiefrt. 
 May Violets fpring. I tell thee(churlt(h Prieft) 
 A Miniftnng Angell (hall my Sifter be, 
 When thou lieft howling/ 
 
 Hun. Whst.the faire Ophelia* 
 
 Queene. Swcets.tothefweetfarewelL 
 I hop 'd thou (hould'ft haue bin my Hamlets wife i 
 I thought thy Bride-bed to haue deckt(fweetMaid) 
 And nott'haue ftrcw'dthyGraue* 
 
 Laer. Oh terrible woer, 
 Fall ten times trebble,on that curfed head 
 Whole wicked deed, thy moftlngemousfence 
 Depriu'd thee of. Hold off the earth a while, 
 Till I haue caught her once more in mine armes : 
 
 Ltaff ia the grotte, 
 
 Now pile your dufl.vpon the quicke.and dead, 
 Til! of this" fiat a Mountains you haue made, 
 To o're top old Pelimjn the skyi(h head 
 Of blew Oljraftu. 
 
 Ham. What is he,whofe griefes 
 BearesfuchanEmphaiis ? whofe phrafe of Sorrow 
 Coniure the wandring S t arres,?nd makes them ftand 
 Like wonder.wounded hearers t This is J, 
 Hamlet the Dane. 
 
 JMT. The deuill rake thy foule. 
 _ Hj!7.i, Thou prai'ft not wel^ 
 rprythee take thy fingers from my throat; 
 Sir though I am not Spleenatiue.and rafh, 
 Yet haue 1 fomething in me dangerous. 
 Which lec'thy wifenetTe feare. Away thy hand. 
 
 King. Pluck them alunder. 
 
 u. ffamItt,Hamlet 
 
 Gen. Good nry Lord be quiet. 
 
 Ham. Why I will fight with Mmvppon this Theme 
 Vntill my eielids will no longer wag. 
 
 . Oh my Sonne.^hnt Theame I 
 Ham. I lou'd Ofbelia\ fortie thoufand Brothers 
 Could notfwith all there quznriiieof Loue^ 
 Make vp my fumrrte. Whatwilr thou do for her ? 
 
 King. Qh \\eismsdLarrtet, 
 
 J^w. For loue of God forbeare him. 
 
 Ham. Come fbow me what thou'l: doe. 
 Woo't weepe t Woo't fight ? Woo't teare thy Jelfe ? 
 Wool drinke vp /2r,ee a Crocodile ? 
 
The Tragedie of Hamlet. 
 
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 Iledoo't, Doft thou come heere to whine; 
 To outface me with leaping in her Graue f 
 Be buried quicke with her.and fo will J. 
 Andifthouptateof Mountaines; let them throw 
 Millions of Akers on vs till our ground 
 Sindging hu pate againft the burning Zone, 
 Make Offa like a wart. Nay.and thoul't mouth, 
 He rant as well as thou. 
 
 Kin. ThisismeereMadneffe: 
 And thus awhile the fit will worke on him : 
 Anon as patient as the female Doue, 
 When chat her golden Cuplet aredifclos'd; 
 His filence will fit drooping. 
 
 Ham. Heareyou Sir: 
 What is the reafon that you vfe me thus ? 
 I loud' youeuer;but it is no matter : 
 Let ffercufet hirnfelfe doe what he may, 
 The Cat will Mew ,and Dogge will haue his day Exit. 
 
 Kit. I pray you good Horatio wait vpon him, 
 Strengthen jou patience la our laft nights fptecb, 
 Wee'l put the matter to the prefent pu(h : 
 Good GenrnJue fet fome watch ouer your Sonne, 
 This Graue fh all haue a liuing Monument: 
 An houre of quiet fhortly (hall we fee; 
 Till then,in patience our proceeding be. Exeunt, 
 
 Enter HamUt and ff gratia. 
 
 Ham. So much for this Sir; now let me fee the other, 
 You doe remember all theCircumftance. 
 
 Hor. Remember ic my Lord? 
 
 H*m. Sir,in my heart there \vas a kinde of fighting, 
 That would not let me fleepe; me thought I lay 
 Worfe then the mutines in the Bilboes, ra(hly, 
 (And praifebe rafhneffe for it) let vs know, 
 Out indifcretion fometimes ferues vs well, 
 When our deare plots do pau!e,and rhat fhould teach vs, 
 There's a Diuiriity that fhaprs our ends, 
 Rough-hew them how we will. 
 
 Kor. That is moir certaine. 
 
 Hatn Vp from my Cabin 
 My fea-gownefcarftaboutmein the darke, 
 Grop'd J to finde out them ; had my defire, 
 Finger'd their Packet jand in fine, withdrew 
 To mine owne roome againe, making fo bold, 
 (My feares forgetting manners) to vnfeale 
 Their grand Commiffion, where 1 found H0ratto t 
 Oh royall knaaery : An exa& command, 
 Larded with many feuerall forts of reafonj 
 Importing Denmark* health.and Englandstoo, 
 With hoo, fuch Buggcs and Goblins in my life, 
 That on the fuperuize no leafure bated, 
 No not to {tay the grinding of the Axe, 
 My head fhoud be (truck off. 
 
 Hor. IftpofTible? 
 
 Ham. Here's the Commiffion, read it at more ieyfure: 
 But wilt thou heare me how I did proceed ? 
 
 /for. Ibefeechyou. 
 
 Htm. Being thus bencned round with Vilhines, 
 Ere 1 could make a Prologue to my braines, 
 They had begun the Play. J fate me do wne, 
 Deuis'd a new Commiffion, wrote it faire, 
 I once did hold it as our Scatifrs doe, 
 A bafeneffe tc write faire; and laboured much 
 How to forget that learning : but Sir now, 
 Itdid me Yeomans feruice : wilt thou know 
 The effes of what I wrote? 
 
 Hor, I, good my Lord. 
 
 Ham. An earneft Conjuration from the King, 
 As England was his faithfull Ttibutary, 
 As loue betweene them,as the Palme fhould flourifh 
 As Peace fhould ftill her wheaten Garland weary ' 
 And (land a Comma 'tweene their amities, 
 And many fuch like AfTts of great charge, 
 That on the view and know of thefe Contents, 
 Without debatement furthermore or lefle, 
 He fhould the bearers put to fodaine death. 
 Not fhriuing time allowed. 
 
 Hor. How was this feat'd? 
 
 Ham. Why,euen in that was Heauen ordinate; 
 I had my fathers Signet in my Purfe, 
 Which was the Modellof that Danifh Scale : 
 Folded the Writ vp in forme of the other, 
 Subfcrib'd it, gau'c th' impreflion, plac't it fafely. 
 The changeling neuer knowne : Now, the next day 
 Was our Sea Fight^nd what to this was fement, 
 Thou know'ft already. 
 
 Her. So Cuildenfterve and Rofiacrance, go too'e. 
 Ham.Why man.they did make loue to this imployment 
 They ate not neere my Confidence; their debate 
 Doth by their owne mfmuation grow ; 
 'Tis dgerou$,when the bfer nature comes 
 Betweene the pafle.and fell incenfed points 
 Ofmighty oppolttes. 
 
 Hor. Why,wi>at a King is this ? 
 
 H-tm. Does it nor, thinkft thcc, Oand me now vpon 
 He that hath kil'd my King, and whor'd my Mother, 
 Popt in betweene th' election and my hopes, 
 Throwne out his Angle for my proper life, 
 And with fuch coozenage; ist not perfect confidence, 
 To quit him with thi s arme ? And is't not to be damn'd 
 To let this Canker of our nature come 
 In furthereuili. 
 
 Hor. Itmuft be fiiordy knowne to him from England 
 What is the iffue of the bufinsfTe there. 
 
 Hum. It will be fliorr, 
 The interim's mine.and a mins life's no more 
 Then to fay one: but I am very forry good Haratio t 
 ThattoL/MT'M I forgot njyfelfe; 
 For by the image of my Caufe.I fee 
 The Portraiture of his ; He count his fauours : 
 But furs the braueryof hisgriefe did put me 
 Into a Towringpafiion. 
 
 HOT. Peace, who comes heere? 
 
 Enter youngOfrickt. (marke. 
 
 O/r. Your LordOiip is right welcome back to Den- 
 Hjm, I humbly thank you Sir,dofl know this waterflie? 
 Hor. No my good Lord. 
 
 Ham, Thy ftate is the more gracious; for 'tis a vice to 
 know him: he hath much Land, and fertile; letaBeafi 
 be Lord of Beads, and his Crib (hall ftand at the Kings 
 Meflej 'tis a Chowgh; but as I faw fpacious in the pof- 
 feflion of dirt. 
 
 O/r. Sweet Lord, if your fmndlhip were at leyfure, 
 I fhould impart a thing to you from his Maiefty. 
 
 Ham. I will receue it with ail diligenceof fpiritjptt 
 your Bonet to his right vfe/tis for the head. 
 
 O/r. Ithaukeyour Lordthip, 'tis very hot. 
 
 H*w. Nojbeleeue mee'iisvery cold, the winde is 
 Northerly. 
 
 O/r. It is indifferent cold my Lord indeed. 
 
 Him. Mce thinkes it isveryfoul?ry,4Td hot for my 
 Complexion. 
 Ofrickf. 
 
iSo 
 
 The Tragedie of Hamlet. 
 
 Off. Exceedingly,my Lord.it is very foultry,as 'twer 
 cannot tell how i but my Lord,his Maiefty bad me fig- 
 fie to you, that he ha's laid a great wager oo your bead: 
 , this ii the matter. 
 Ham. Ibdeech you remember. 
 Ofr. Nay,in good faith, for mineeafein good faith : 
 r,yoo.renotignorant of what excellence Laentiis at 
 is weapon. 
 
 Ham. What's his weapon? 
 Off. Rapier d dagger. 
 Ham; That's two ot his weapons; but well- 
 O/5-.The fir King ha's wag'd with biro fix Barbary Hor. 
 es, agamft the which he impon'd 8i 1 take it, fc French 
 apiers and Poniards , with their affignes, as Girdlt , 
 angersotfo: three of the Carriages infaith are very 
 eare to fancy, very refponfiue to the hilts, mod delicate 
 arriages.aml of very hberall conceit. 
 
 Ham. What call you the Carriages ? 
 
 Ofr. The Carriages Sir, are the hangers. 
 
 Ham. Thephrafe would bee more Germ.<5ne rothe 
 matter : If we could carry Cannon by our (ides; 1 would 
 t might be Hangers till then; but on fixe Barbary Hor. 
 es againft fixe French Swords : their Aflignes.and three 
 berall conceited Carriages, that's the French but a- 
 gainft the Dantfh ; why is this tmpon'd as you call it? 
 
 Off. The King Sir,hath laid that in a dozen panes be- 
 
 >eene you and him, hee /hall not exceed you three hits; 
 
 *e hath one tweloe for mine, and that would come to 
 
 mediate tryall, if your Lordftup would vouchfafe the 
 
 Anfwcre. 
 
 Ham. How if Janfwereno? 
 
 Ofr. Itneanemy Lord, the oppofuion of your perfon 
 n trynll. 
 
 Ham. Sir, Twill walkeheere in the Hall; if it pleafe 
 usMaieftie, *ti the beaching time of day with me; let 
 the Foyles bee brought, the Gentleman willing, and the 
 King hold his ourpofe ; I will win for him if I can : if 
 not, lie ga'me nothing but my /hame, and the odde hits. 
 
 Ofr. Shall I redeliuer you ee'n fo? 
 
 Ham. To this effect Sir, after what flourifh your na- 
 ture will. 
 
 Ofr. I commend my duty to your Lordfhip. 
 
 Ham. Yours, yours; bee does well to commend it 
 Vimfelfe, there are no tongues elfe for's tongue. 
 
 Har. This Lapwing runs away with the fhell on his 
 head. 
 
 Ham. He did Cornplic with his Dugge before hee 
 fuck't it: thus had he and mine more of the fame Beany 
 thai J know the droflie age dotes on ; only got the tune o( 
 the time, and outward h-abite of encounter, a kindcol 
 yefty collection, which carries them through & through 
 the moft fond and winnowed opimons;and doe but blow 
 them to their try alls : the Bubbles are out. 
 
 HOT. You will lofe thiswaser,my Lord. 
 
 11 &r,. I doe not think t fo, fince he went into France, 
 I haue beene in coct ir.usll practice ; I fhall winne at the 
 fs : bat thou wouldeft not thinks bow all heerea- 
 bout my heart : but it is no matter. 
 
 HPT. Nay, good my Lord. 
 
 Hem. It is but foolery ; but it i( fuch a kinde of 
 gain-giuing as would perhaps trouble a woman. 
 
 HOT. Ifyourmindcdiflikeany thirt3,obcy.1 will fore. 
 ftll Iheir repaire hither, and fay you are not fit. 
 
 Han. Not a whit, we defie Augury; there's a fpeciall 
 ProoidenceinchefaUofafparrow. ffic be now, 'tis not 
 to come: ifitbccoot to come, it will bccnow : if it 
 
 be not now; yer it will come*,tbe read'mefTe is all,flnce no 
 man ha's ought wf what he leaues. Whatis't to leaue be- 
 times? 
 
 attr King, guttta, Laartet and Lardi, with other Ann- 
 davit with PejUt, andC**mlttt, 
 
 Kin. Come Ea/s/cf .comc.and take this hand (torn me. 
 Ham,G\w me your pardon Sir.l'ce done you wrong, 
 Bat pardon't as you sre & Gentleman. 
 This prefence kftowes, 
 
 And you muft needs haue heard how I am puniftn 
 With forcdiftradion ? What I haue done 
 That might your nature honour, and exception 
 Roughly awake, 1 heere proclaims was msdnctie : 
 Wast Hamlet wrong'd Loan*/ ? Neaer Hamlet. 
 If Hamlet from bimfelfe be tane away : 
 And when he's not himfelfc.do's wrong Lamtt, 
 Then Hamlet does it not, Hamlet denies it : 
 Who does it then? His Madneffe ? If t be fo," 
 Hamlet is of the Fa&ion that is wrong'd, 
 Humtdnefie is poote fiazx&ts Enemy. 
 Sir, in this Audience. 
 Let my olfclaiming from a purpos'd euill, 
 Free me fo farre in your moft generous thoughts, 
 That 1 haue (hot mine Arrow o're the hoafe, 
 And hurt my Mother. 
 
 Leer. I imfatisfled in Nature, 
 Whofe motiue in this cafe fhould fiirre me moft 
 To my Reocnge. But in my termes of Honor 
 1 ftandaloofe, and will no reconcilement, 
 Till by Come elder Mafters of knownc Honor, 
 I haue a voyce,and president of peace 
 To k eepe my name vngorg'd. But till that time, 
 I do recetue y our cffer'd loue like low, 
 And wil not wrong it. 
 
 Ham. \ do embrace it freely, 
 And will this Brothers wager &ankelyplay. 
 Giue vs the Foyles : Come on. 
 
 LMT. Come one for me. 
 
 Htm. lie be your foile bunts jn mine ignorance, 
 Your Skill (hall like a Starre i'th'darkeft night, 
 StickefieryofFindeede. 
 
 Laer. You mocke roe Sir. 
 
 Ham. No by this hand. 
 
 Kmg . G ioe them the Foyles yong Ofrickf, 
 Coufen Hamift, you know the wager. 
 
 Haw* Verie well my Lord, 
 Yout Grace hath hide the oddes ath*weaker fide. 
 
 King. Idonotfearett, 
 1 hsoeTeene you both : 
 But fmce he is better'd,we haue therefore oddes. 
 
 Lter. Thisistooheauy, 
 Let me fee another. 
 
 Ham. This likes me well, 
 Thefe Foyles haue ell a 1 ength. Prtparete flay. 
 
 Ojriekr. I my good Lord. 
 
 King. Set me the Stopes of wine vpon that Table r 
 If Hamlet giue the firft, or fccond hit, 
 Or quit in infwer of the third exchange. 
 Let all the Battlements their Ordinance fire, 
 The King fhal drinke to ffamlett better breath, 
 And in the Cup an vrrion (hil he throw- 
 Richer then thac.which foure fuccefliue Kings 
 [n Denmark es Crownehaue wornc. 
 
 Giut 
 
TheTragedie of Hamlet. 
 
 Giue me the Cups, 
 
 And let the Kettle to the Trumpets fpeake, 
 
 The Trumpet to the Cannoneer without, 
 
 The Cannon* to the Heaueni, the Heauen to Earth, 
 
 Now the King drinkes to Hamlet. Come, begin, 
 
 And you the Judges bearea wary eye. 
 
 Ham. Come on fir. 
 
 Laer. Come on fir. Thy flay. 
 
 Ham. One. 
 
 Laer. No. 
 
 Hum. lodgement. 
 
 Ofr. A hit, a vety palpable hit 
 
 Latr~ Well : againe. 
 
 King. Stay, giue me drinke. 
 , this Pes 
 
 srie it thine, 
 
 Here's to thy health. Giue him the cup, 
 
 Trump it y found, and fiat gcet ef. 
 
 Ham. Ileplay this bout firft.fet by a-whilc. 
 Come : Another hit ; what fay you 7 
 
 Laer, Atouch,a{ouch,IdoconfefTe. 
 
 King. OurSonnefhallwin. 
 
 ^j He's fat.and fcant of breath. 
 Heere's s Napkin, rub thy browes, 
 The Queene Carowfes to thy fortune, Hamlet . 
 
 Hun. Good Madam. 
 
 King. Gertrude, do not drinke. 
 
 Qu. I will my Lord; 
 I pray you pardon me. 
 
 King. It is the poyfon'd Cup. it is too late, 
 
 Ham. I dare not drinke yet Madam, 
 By and by. 
 
 *. Come, lee me wipe thy face. 
 
 Laer. My Lord, He hit him now. 
 
 K(g. I do nos thinke't. 
 
 Laer. And yet 'tis almoft 'gainfl my confidence. 
 
 Hm. Come for the third. 
 Laertes, you but dally, 
 I pray you paffe wiih yourbeft violence, 
 I am affear'd you make a wanton of me* 
 
 Ler. S ay you fo? Come on. p 
 
 Ofr. Nothing neither way. 
 
 Lter. Haueatyounow. 
 
 King. Part them, they are incens'd. 
 
 Ham. Nay come, againe. 
 
 Ofr. Looke to the Queene there ho*. 
 
 Hor. They bleed on both fides. Ho w is' t my Lord ? 
 
 Latr, WhyasaWoodcocke 
 To mine Sprindge,0/9/rfc, 
 I am iuftiy kill'd with mine o wne Treacherie. 
 
 Hem. How does the Qjene? 
 
 Kaig. She founds to fee them bleede. 
 
 jg*. No,no, the drinke, the drinke. 
 Oh my deere Hands t, the drinke, the drinke, 
 lampoyibn'd. 
 
 Han. Oh Villany ! How ? Let the doorebc lock'd . 
 Treacherie, feeke it out. 
 
 Laer. It isheete Hamlet. 
 
 *iltt. thou art flaine, 
 
 No Medicine in the world can do thee good. 
 In thee, there is not halfe an houre of life ; 
 The Treacherous Inftrument is inthy hand, 
 Vnbated and envenonVd : the foule praclife 
 Kath tum'd it fclfe on me. Loe, heere I lye, 
 Neuer to rife againe : Thy Mothers poyfon'd : 
 
 1 can no more, the King, the King's too blame. 
 
 Horn. The point envcnom'd too, 
 Then venome to thy worke. 
 
 M. Treafon.Treafon. 
 
 King. O yet defend me Friend,I am but hurt. 
 
 Ham. Heere thou inceftuous, murdroui, 
 Damned Dane, 
 
 Drinke offth.s Potion i Is thy Vnion beere ? 
 Follow my Mother. 
 
 LMT. He is iuftiy feru'd. 
 It is a poy fon tern p'red by himfelfe : 
 Exchange forgiuenefle with me, Nob(e Hamlet; 
 Mine and my Fathers death come not vp on thec, 
 Nor thine on me. Djft. 
 
 Ham Heauen makethee free of it, I follow thee. 
 I am dead Heratif, wretched Queene adiew, 
 You that looks pale.and trembleat this chance 
 That are but Mutesor audicnceto this a<5te : 
 Had I but time f aj this fell Sergeant death 
 Is ftrick'd in his Arreft) oh I could tell you, 
 But let it be : fftratio, I am dead, 
 Thou liu'ft, report rne and my caufesriehc 
 Tothevnfatisfled. 
 
 Her. Neuer beleeue it. 
 I am more an A n tike Roman then a Dane: 
 Heere's yet fome Liquorleft. 
 
 Ham. AJth'attaman.giuemetheCup. 
 Let go, by Heauen Ilehaue't. 
 Oh good Horatio^ whits wounded name, 
 (Things Handing thvs vnknowne) (hall liue behind me. 
 If thou did'ft euer hold me in thy heart, 
 Abfentthee from felicitieawhtle, 
 And in this harfh world draw thy breath in paine, 
 TotellmyStorie. 
 
 Mvchtfarnofc tnAfhotttmtkin. 
 What wailike noyfeit this ? 
 
 Sitter Ofriekf. 
 
 Ofr. Yon&Fer//r4,with conqueft come fro Poland 
 To th'Ambafladors of England giue* this warlike volly. 
 
 Ham. Ol dye Heroin. 
 The potent poy fon quite ore-crowes my fpirit, 
 [ cannot liue to heare the Newes from England, 
 But I do prophefieth'eleAion lights 
 OnFertiatrat, he ha'$ my dying royce, 
 >o tell him with the occurrents more and lefle, 
 Which hauefoliciud. The reft is filence. O,o,o.o, Djtt 
 fftr*. Now cracke a Noble heart : 
 oodnight fweet Prince, 
 \nd (lights of Angels fing thee to thy reft, 
 Why do's the Drumme come hither ? 
 
 Eater FortiaBrai andEnglifr Amlmffaiorpitk t>rumme t 
 
 Colturi.andAtttniintt. 
 Putin. Where is this fight? 
 Htr. What it it ye would fee; 
 fought of woe, or wonder, ceafe your fearch. 
 
 Per. His quarry cries on hauocke. Oh proud death, 
 fVhatfeaftistoward in thins eternallCell. 
 That thou fo many Princes, a (hoote. 
 "-bloodily haft ftrooke. 
 
 yfmi.Thefichtisdifmall, 
 ind our affaires from England came too late, 
 The eares are fenfelefle that fhould giue vs hearing, 
 To tell himhis comma nd'ment isfulfill'd. 
 
 qq Th 
 
The Tragedw of Hamlet. 
 
 That 4a/Kr*wrand OmUtnftrnt at* dead . 
 Where (hould we haue out ihankci f 
 
 //r. Not from hii mouth. 
 Had it th'abilitie of life to thankeyou : 
 He neuer eaue comrnand'mnt for their death. 
 But fince lo iumpe vpon thii bloodie queftion. 
 You from the Polake warm, and you from England 
 Are hecre arriucd. Giue order that thtfc bodies 
 High on a flge be pi iced co the vicv/, 
 A nd let me fpeakc to th'yet vnknowing world. 
 How thefe thingi came ibout . So (hSH you heare 
 Of cimail, Woudie, and rnntrural! adti. 
 Of accidentall iudeememt, cafuall flaughters 
 Ofdeath'i pot on By cunning, and fore d caufe, 
 And in thii vplhot.purpofei miftooke, 
 Filne on the Inucntors headi. All thit can I 
 Truly dcliuer. 
 
 Fv. Letv* hart to heare it, 
 And calJ the Nobleft to the Audience. 
 For me. with fotrou, 1 embrace my Fortune, 
 Thauc fome Rites of memory in this Klngdorne, 
 
 Which re to claime, my vintage doih 
 Inuiteme. 
 
 Her. Ofthat Ift>illhauealvvayeicaufiofpfJi e 
 And from hu mouth 
 Whofe voyce will draw on more : 
 But let thii fme be pr efently perform'^, 
 Euen whilci meni mindes are wilde 
 Led more mifchance 
 On plots, and errors happen. 
 
 far. LetfouteCaptaines 
 Bcare Htmitt like a Soldier to th* Stagr k 
 For he vvat likely, had hf bceneput on 
 To haue prou'd moft royally : 
 And for hiipafTage, 
 
 The SouldioursMuficke.and the nte of Watte 
 Speake lowdly for him. 
 Take vp th' e body ; Such a fight at this 
 Becomei the Field, but hceie fhcwej much aims. 
 Co, bid the Souldieri fhoote. 
 
 Email <JMr f bi *f tt r the *kith t Petft *j 
 Qrdtntnct *rtjha of. 
 
 FINIS. 
 
THE TRAGEDIE OF 
 
 KING LEAR. 
 
 Trim us. Scxna Trima. 
 
 Enter Kent, GloHcejier t &*Admond. 
 
 Kc,,t. 
 
 Thought the King had more affeVed the 
 Duke o(j4&*ry, then Certtwdl, 
 
 Clou, It did alwayes feeme ft> to vs : But 
 now in the dim Ron of the Kiogdome, it ap- 
 exes not which of the Duke* hee valcwes 
 moft, for qualities are fowetgh'd, thatcunofuy in nei- 
 ther , can make choife of cithers moity. 
 
 Kent. I snot this your Son, my Lord? 
 
 Cjtoa. His breeding Sir,hath bin at my charge. I haue 
 Yo often blufh'd to acknowledge him, that now I am 
 brai'd too'c 
 
 Kent. I cannot concciue you. 
 
 Clou. Sir,ihis yong Fellovtes mother could ; wheve- 
 vpon ftiegrewro.uod womb 'd, and had indcede(Sir) a 
 Sonne for her Cradle, ere (he had a husband for her bed. 
 DoyoufmcllafauU? 
 
 Kent. 1 cannot with the fault vndone, theiffueofir, 
 being fo proper. 
 
 Clou, ButlbaueaSonne, Sir, byorderofLaw,fomc 
 ycere elder then this ; who, yet is no deerer in my ac- 
 cour.t, though this Knaue came fomthing tawcily to the 
 world before he was fent for : yet was his Moihcr fay-re, 
 there was good fport at his making, and the horfon muft 
 be acknowledged. Doe you know this Noble Gentle- 
 nun, 'E.drr.ond'i 
 
 Edm. No, my Lord, 
 
 Clou. My Lord of Kent: 
 Remember himhcereaftcr,as my Honourable Friend. 
 
 Fdm. My feruices to your Lordfhip. 
 
 Kent. I rnuft loue you, and fuc to know you better. 
 
 dm. Sir'.lflialiaudydeferumg. 
 
 Clou. He hath bin out nine yeares, and away he fhall 
 againe. The King is comming. 
 
 Sennet , Enter King Lear, Cornwall, AU>ttj^Ctnerill t Re- 
 g* t Cordelia, 'and Attendants, 
 
 Lear. Attend the Lordsof France & Burgundy,Glofter. 
 
 Cltu. I fhall.my Lord. Exit. 
 
 Liar. Meane :imewe frial exprefte our darker putpofe. 
 Giue me the Map ihere. Know, that we haue diuided 
 [n three our Kingdome and'tis our faft intent, 
 To fhake all Cares and BufmefTe from our Age, 
 Conferring them on yengn flrengths, while we 
 Vnbunhen'd crtwle toward death. Our fon of Car*woi t 
 'ou our no lefle louing Sonnc 
 
 We haue this houre a content will to pnb!i(h 
 Our daughters feuerall Dowers, that hiturefinfe 
 May be prcuemed now.The Princes, trance & Burgundy, 
 Great Riuals in our yongett daughters loue, 
 Long in our Court, haue made their amorous foiotirne, 
 Andhcercaretobeanfwer'd. Tell me my daughters 
 (Since now we will diueft vs both ofRule, 
 Jntereft of Territory, Cares of State) 
 Which of you fhill we fay doth loue vs mofl, 
 That we, our largeft boumie may extend 
 Where Nature doth with merit challenge. Centrill, 
 Our eldcft borne, fpeakefirft. 
 
 6'0* .Sit', I loue you more then word can weild y rnatrr, 
 Deerer then eye-fight, fpace, and libntie, 
 Beyond what can be valcwcd, rich or rare, 
 No lefle then life, with grace, hcalth.beauty, honor : 
 As much as Childe ere lou'd,or Father found. 
 A loue that makes breath poore.and fpeech vnabJe, 
 Beyond all manner of fo much J loue you. 
 
 Car. What fhall Cordelia fpeake ? Loue,and be filent. 
 
 Liar .Of all thefe bound* euen from this Lmc,to ihisj 
 Wuh fhadowie rorrefis.and with Champams rich'd 
 With plenteous Riuers.and widc-skiriecf Meades 
 We make thee Lady. To thine and sMviiet iffaes 
 Be this perpecuall. What fayes our Terond Daughter? 
 Our dccreft R?g*n t wife ofCtniMafi f 
 
 "Kfg. 1 m made of that felfe-mettle as my Silter, 
 And prize me at her worth. In my true hca; t, 
 1 finde fhc name* my very dcedc of loue : 
 Orely fhe comes too fliort, that 1 profcife 
 My fclfe in enemy to all other joy PJ, 
 Which the moa precious 1'quate of fenfe profefles, 
 And finde j am alone felicitate 
 [n your deere Highncfic loue 
 
 for. Then poore Cerdtlm, 
 And yet not (o, fince I am furemy loue's 
 More ponderous ihen my tongue. 
 
 Lttar. To thee.and thine hereduaric euer, 
 Rcrruinc this ample third of our fairc Kingdomc, 
 No lefle in fpace, validitie, and pleafutc 
 Then that conferr'd on Control. Now our Joy, 
 Although our laft and leaf) . to whofeyong loue, 
 The Vines of France, and Milke of Burgundie, 
 Striue to be mtereft. What can you fsy, to draw 
 A third, more opilcnt then your Sifters? fpeake. 
 
 Cm. Nothing my Lord. 
 
 Lear. Nothing ? 
 
 q q i c*r, 
 
184. 
 
 Tbe Tragedie ofJ^ing Lear. 
 
 This hideous tafhnefle,anfwere my life.my iudcwncm- 
 Thy yongeft Daughter do s not lotie thee leaft, 
 Nor arethofe empty hearted.whofe low founds 
 lleuetbe no hollowneiTe. 
 
 Lear. Rentjon thy life no mote. 
 
 Kent. My life I neuer held but as pawne 
 To wage againft thine enemies^eje feare to Icofe it, 
 Thy fjfety being motiue. 
 
 Le*r. Out ofmy fight, 
 
 ttnt. See better Lear,and let me (till icrruine 
 The true blanke of thine eie. 
 
 Cr. Nothing. 
 
 Lear. Nothing will comeofnothing/peaVe again* 
 
 Cor. Vnhappie that I am, I cannot heauc 
 My heart into my mouih: J loue your Maiefty 
 According to my faond.no more nor leflV. 
 
 Lttr. How,howff</*/M 'Mend your fpecch a little, 
 Leaft you may mane your Fortunes. 
 
 Cur. Good my Lord, 
 You haut begot me.bred me ,Iou'd me. 
 I recurne ihofe duties backe as are right fit, 
 Obey you, Loue you. and moft Honour you. 
 Why haue my Sifters Husbands/they fay 
 They loue you all ?Happily when J (hall wed. 
 That Lord.whofe hand muft take my phght,/hall carry 
 H,alfe my loue with him, halfe my Care.and Dutte, 
 S u re I dull neuer marry like my Sifters. 
 
 Ltttr But goes thy heart with this ? 
 
 Cor. I my good Lord. 
 
 Z-r.ir. So young, and fovmender? 
 
 Cor. So young my Lord.and true. 
 
 Ltur. Let it be fe.thy truth then be ihy dowre: 
 For oy the facred radience of the Sunnt , 
 The (Tiff ne of HeccM and che night 
 By all the operation of the Orbes, 
 From whom wf do txift.and ceafe to be, 
 Heere I difclaime all roy Paternall care, 
 Propinquity arid property of blod, 
 Ahd a? a Granger to my heart ,md me. 
 Hold thee from this for eucr. The bar 
 Or he that makes his generation meflirs 
 Togorgf his appetite, fh all to my bofome 
 Be a 5 well neighbour'd,pittied,and(elecu'd) 
 As thou my fometime Daughter. 
 
 Kent Good my Liege. 
 
 Lev. Peace Kem t 
 
 Come not bet werne the Dragon and hit wrath, 
 1 lou'd her mofl.and thought to fcr my reft 
 On her kmdnurfery. Hence and avoid my fight : 
 So be my graue my peace, as here I giue 
 Her Father j heart fiomher ; rail frvmv.who ftirres ? 
 Call "Burgundy forawaB.znt Albany, 
 With my two Daughters Dowret.digefi the third, 
 Let pride which fhe calt plamneffe.marry her . 
 I doe inuerl you loyntly with my power, 
 Preheminrtice,and all the large effects 
 That troope with Maicfty Our ff Ife by Monthly courfe, 
 With referustion of an hundred Knightt, 
 By you to be fuftam'd, (Tumour abode 
 Make with you by dueturnc.onely we (halt retains 
 Thename.andalhh'additiontoaKing :ihSway t 
 Reuennew. Execution of che reft, 
 Beloued Sonnes be yourt,which co confirmc, 
 ThisCoionet parr betwceneyou. 
 
 Kent. Royalll^4r, 
 
 Whom 1 haue euer honoi'd a; my King, 
 Lou'd as my Father ,at my Mafler follow'd, 
 At my great Patron thought oo in my praiers. 
 
 Lt. The bow u bent & drawne.make from the (haft. 
 
 A'rar. Let it fall rather,thuugh the forkc inuadc 
 The region of my heart,beXf?nmannerly, 
 WhenL4rismad,whatwouldeft thoudo old man? 
 Think 'ft thou that dutte (hall haue dread to fptake, 
 When power to flattery bowcs ? 
 To plainnefTe honour's bound, 
 When Maiefty falls to folly, refcruc thy date, 
 And m thy beft confideiauon check* 
 
 Lent. Nowby ^oaa.King 
 Thou fwear.ft thy Gods in vaine. 
 
 Lev. O Vaflall I Mifcreant. 
 
 Alb. Cor. DeareSirfotbeare. 
 
 Kent. Kill thy Phyfuion.aod thy feebeftow 
 Vpon the foulc difeafe,reuoke thy guift, 
 Or whii 'ft I can vent clamour from my throate, 
 He tell thee thou dofteuilL 
 
 Lt. Heare me rerreant.on thine alkgeance heare me; 
 Thar thou haft fought to make vt breake our towes, 
 Which we durft neuer yet; and with ftrain'd pride, 
 To come betwixt cur fentences,and our power. 
 Which,nor our nature, not our place canbesre; 
 Our pott ncie made good.tikc thy reward. 
 Fiuc dayes we do allot thee for prouifion, 
 To fhield thee from difafters of the world, 
 And on the fixt roturne thy hated backe 
 Vpon our ktngdome; if on the tenth day following, 
 Thy banifht trunkebe found in our Dominions, 
 The moment i*thy dfa<h,away. ByJufiter, 
 This (hall not be reuok'd, 
 
 Kent Fare ihee well King.fuh thus thou wilt appearc. 
 Freedome liues henf e.and baniftiment is here; 
 The Gods to their deere (belter take thee MaiU, 
 That iuftly thmk'ft.and haft moft rightly faid : 
 And your large fpeechet.may your deeds approue, 
 That good efrecJ* may (pring from words of loue : 
 Thus Kent,O Prince,bids you all adew, 
 Hee'l (hapehisoldcourre.maCountryncw. Exit. 
 
 Fitmrtfl>. Enter Cjloftf mib Fronft.onJ Bur- 
 
 Cor Heere's France and Burguafy ,my Noble Lotd 
 
 Lear. Mv Lord of Bugnitc, 
 We firft addrefle toward you.who with this King 
 H ath riuald for our Daughter ; what in the lead 
 Will you require in prefer* Dower with her, 
 Or ceafr your qi-eft of Loue ? 
 
 'Bur. Moft Roy all Maicfty, 
 I craue no more then hath your Hifthneflc offei'd. 
 Nor will you tender lefle? 
 
 Le. Right Noble 'Bwgniy, 
 When (he was deare to *>,we did hold her fo. 
 But now her price is fallen : Sir.there (he ftandJ, 
 If ought within that little feeming fubftance, 
 Or all of it with our difpleafure piec'd, 
 And nothing more may fitly like your Grace. 
 SheeS there,and (he is yours. 
 
 2?*r. I know no anfwer. 
 
 Lear. Will you with thofe infirmities fhe ovres, 
 Vnfriended, new adopted to our hate, 
 Dov/rd withourcurfe.anddraogerVi with our oaih, 
 Take btr or Jeaue her. 
 
 Bur. ?* 
 
185 
 
 Bur. Pardon me Roy all Sir, 
 ik-dion makes not vp in fuch conditions. 
 
 Lf. Then leaue her fir /or by the powre that made me, 
 [tell you ail her wealth. For you great King, 
 1 would not firtfm your loue make fueh a flray, 
 To match you where J hace.therefore befeech you 
 F'aueu your liking a more worthier way, 
 Then on a wretch whom Nature is afham'd 
 Almoft t "acknowledge hers. 
 Fr*. This is moft flrange, 
 That (he whom euen but now,wa your obieft, 
 The argument of your praife,balme of your age. 
 The beft,the deercftjftiould in this (rice of time 
 Commie a thing fo monlrrous t ta difmande 
 So many folds of fauour .Cure her offence 
 Muft be of fuch vnnaturall degree, 
 That monfters it : Or your fore-voucht affedJion 
 : all into taint.whichto belecue of her 
 Mutt be a faith that reafon without miracle 
 Should neuer plant in me. 
 
 Cor. I yet befeech your Miiefty. 
 |f for 1 want that glib and oylie Art, 
 To fpeake and purpofe not.iince what I will intend, 
 lie do'tbefore I fpeake.thatyou make knowne 
 tis no vicious blot jtnutther, or foukncffe, 
 No vnchafteaftion or dishonoured ftep 
 That hath dcpriu'd me of your Grace and faoour , 
 But euen for want of that,for which I am richer, 
 A ftill foliciting eye,and fuch a tongue, 
 That I am glad 1 haue not,though not to haue if, 
 Hath loft me in your liking. 
 
 Lear. Better tbou had'ft 
 Not beene borne.then not t hauepleas'd me better. 
 
 fra. Is it but this f A tardinefle in nature, 
 Which often leaues the hiflory vnfpoke 
 That it intends to do :my Lordofflwrpoa^, 
 What fay you to the Lady ? Lout's not loue 
 When it is mingled with regards, that Hands 
 Aloofefrom th'imire point, will you haucher ? 
 She it herfelfe a Dowric. 
 
 "Bur. RoyallKing, 
 
 Giue but that portion which vour fclfe propos'd, 
 And here I take firtklta by the hand, 
 Dutcheffe oCBnrgnndte. 
 
 Lear, Nothing.I haue fworne,! am fume. 
 'Bur. 1 am forry then you hsuc fo loft a Father, 
 That you muff ioofe a husband. 
 
 Cor. Peace be with r Bwrg*nlu, 
 Since that refpect and Fortunes are his loue, 
 I fha II not be his wife. 
 
 Fr*. Faireft Cordelui^tA art moft rich being poore, 
 Mof? choife forfaken.and mod lou'd defpis'd, 
 Thee and thy venues here I fcize vpon. 
 Be it lawfull I rake vp what's caft away. 
 GodsCod* ! 'Tis ftrange.that from their cold'ft neglect 
 My Loue fliould kindle to enflam'd refpeft 
 Thy dowreJeffe Daughter King, throwne to my chance, 
 Is Queene of vs.of ours.and our fore France : 
 Not all the Dukes of watrifh Burgundy, 
 Can buy this vnpriz'd precious Maid of me. 
 Bid them farewell Cor^fe/w.thoughvnkindc, 
 Thou loofeft here a bectet where to finde- 
 
 Lt*r. Thou haft her Frace,\n her be thine.for we 
 Hjuenoi'uch Daughter.nor Oialleuer fee 
 That face of hers againe.therfore be gone, 
 W.ihout our Grace,our Loue,ourBeniron : 
 
 Come Noble "Burgundie. fUwifl>. Exeunt 
 Fra. Bid farwell to your Sifters. 
 Cor. Thelewels of our Father, with walh'deie s 
 Cordelia leaues you,I know you what you arc, 
 And like a Sifter am moft loth to call 
 Your faults as they are named. Loue well our Father: 
 To your profeffed bofomes 1 commit him, 
 Bu t yet alas.ftood I within his Grace, 
 I would prefer him to a better place, 
 So farewell to you both. 
 
 Regn. Prefcribe not vs our dutie. 
 Con. Let your ftudy 
 
 Be to content your Lord, who hath receiu'd you 
 At Fortunes almes ,y ou haue obedience framed, 
 And well are worth the want that you haue wanted. 
 
 Or. Time (hall vnfold what plighted cunning hides, 
 Who couers faults,at laft with fhame derides-. 
 Well may you profper. 
 
 Fra. Comemy(i\reCorJetia. fxXFraaceandCer. 
 Can. S iHer,it is not little I haue to fay, 
 Of what maft neerely appeaaines to vs both, 
 I thinkc our Father wilt hence to night. (with vs. 
 
 Reg. That's mofl certaine.and with you: next moneth 
 Con. You fee how full of changes his sge is, the ob- 
 femation we haue made of it hath beene littte;healwaie 
 Ipu'd our Sifter moft.and with what poore Judgement he 
 hath now caft her ofF^ppeares too groflely. 
 
 Reg. Tis the infitmity of his age.yet he hath euer but 
 flenderly knowne himfelfe. 
 
 Con. The beft and foundcft of his time hath bin but 
 raOi.thenmuft welooke from his sge, toreceiuenoca. 
 lone the im?feclions of long ingraffed condition, but 
 iherewithall the vnruly way-wardoeflejthat infirme and 
 cholericke yeares bring with them. 
 
 Reg. Such vnconftant flarts are we like to hjuefroro 
 htm,a this of Kentt banifhment. 
 
 (JOH. There is further complement of leauc-taking bc- 
 tweene France and him.pray you let v fit together, if our 
 Father cany authority with fuch difpofmon as he beares, 
 this laft furrender of his will but offend vs. 
 Reg. We (hall further thinke of it. 
 Con. Wemuftdofomething.andi-th'heate. Exttua. 
 
 Scena Secunda. 
 
 Enter BaftartL. 
 
 'Btft. Thou Nature art my Goddefle.ro thy Law 
 My feruices are bound j wherefore ftiould I 
 Stand in the plague of cuftome.and permit 
 The curiofity of Nations, to depriue me? 
 For that I am feme twelue, or fourteen? Moonfhines 
 Lag of a Brother ? Why Baftard ? Wherefore bafe ? 
 When my Dimendons are as well compact, 
 My minde as gcnereus,and my fhape as true 
 As honeft Madams iffue ? Why brand they v* 
 With Bafe ? With bafencs Barftadie ? Bafe, Safe? 
 Who in the luftie ftealth ofNature,uke 
 Morecompofition.and fierce qualitie. 
 Then doth within a dull ftaJe tyred bed 
 Goe to th'creaeing a whole tribe of Fops 
 Got'tweene afleepe,and wake? Well then, 
 Legi timate Jgr t \ muft haue your land, 
 Our Fathers !oue,i5 to the Baftard tmtnd, 
 As to th'legitimate : fine word : Legitimate. 
 
286 
 
 The Tragedi 
 
 WMl, my Le gittimate, if this Lettet fpeed, 
 And my inuentioo thriuc, Esmond the bifc 
 Shall to'th'Legitimate : I grow,! profpei: 
 Now Godtjftand vp for Baftatd *. 
 
 Enter Glo*cejier 
 
 Gh Kent banifh'd thus* and France in choller parted ? 
 And the Kiog gone to night f Prefcrib'd his powre, 
 Confin'd to exhibition? All this done 
 Vpon the gad ? Edmend, how now? What newes ? 
 
 Baft, So pleafe your Lordthip, none. 
 
 Clou. Why fo earneflly feeke y on to put vp y Letter t 
 
 Ttaft, I know nonewcs.my Lord 
 
 gio*. What Paper were you reading? 
 
 "Baft. Nothing my Lord. 
 
 Cls*. No ? what needed then that terrible difpatch of 
 it mto your Pocket ? The quality of nothing, hath not 
 fucb neede to hide it felfe. Let's fee : come, if it bee no- 
 thing, I (hall not neede Spectacles. 
 
 Baft. I befeechvou Sir, pardon mee; it is a Letter 
 from my Brother, that I haue not all ore-read ; and for fo 
 much at I hauepcrus'd, I finde it not fit for your ore-loo- 
 king. 
 
 Gl*n. Gine ms the Letter ,Sr. 
 
 Tltft. I (hall offend , either .to detaine, or giue it ; 
 The Contents , as in part I vndc.-ftand them. 
 Are too blame. 
 
 Cle*. Let's fee, let's fee. 
 
 Baft. \ hope for my Brothers unification, hee wrote 
 this but as an eflay,or tsrte of my Vertue. 
 
 (jlyu. nods . Tku fatten, and reutrence of Ayejnaket the 
 world bitter to the heft of our times : tyepes our Fortunes from 
 vi . till ear okhe/c cannot r ell, ft, them. 1 begot to finds an idle 
 adft>i<i bondage . in the ofpreflion of aged tyranny jfbofwrjet 
 not M it hath f over, but M tt ts ftsfffr'd. Com* to me, iba of 
 I may frex^ more . I four Father woxldfleepe ttU I w^d 
 
 , jonfoattldrniay half: leu P^venncsv for e*cr, and late tbt 
 btloned of JOHT Brother. Edgar. 
 
 Hum ? Confpiracy ? Sleepe till 1 wake him, you (botlld 
 cnioy ha'.fc his Reuennew : my Sonne f.dgtcr t had hee a 
 hand to write this ? A heart and braine to bseede it m ? 
 When came you to this ? Who brought it ? 
 
 Baft. It was not brought mee, my Lord ; there's the 
 cunning of it. 1 found it throwne in ( a* the Cafement of 
 rnyCloffet. 
 
 Chft. You know the chancier to he your Brothers ? 
 
 "Baft. If the matter were good my Lord, 1 durft fwear 
 it were his : but in refpeft of that, ! would faine thinke it 
 vi ere not. 
 
 Clou. It is hit. 
 
 "Baft. It is his hand,my Lord: but I hope his bean is 
 not in the Contents. 
 
 gio. Has heneuer before founded you m this bufines? 
 
 'Baft. Neuer my Lord.But I haue heard him oft main* 
 tame t: to be fic.thsc Sonnes at perfect age, and Fathers 
 declin'd, the Father (hould bee as Ward to the Son, and 
 the Sonne manage his Reuennew, 
 
 Glen. O Villain, villain: bis very opinion in the Let- 
 ter. Abhorred Villaine, vnnaomll, detcfted, brutift 
 Viifoine; worfe then brutiih : Go firrah, feeke him : lie 
 apprehend him. Abhominable Villaine^whese is he ? 
 
 *aft. I do not well know my L. If it (hall pleafe you to 
 fufpend your indignation againft my Brother ,til you can 
 detiue ftom him better teflimony of his intent, you (hold 
 nin a ccrtaine courfe : where, if you violently proceed a. 
 garnft him , miftaking his purpofe, it would make z great 
 gap in your ownt Honor,and fluke inpeccs>trw heart of 
 
 his obedience. I dare pawne downe my life for hiovhat 
 he hath writ this to feelc my affection to your Honor, * 
 to oo other pretence ol danger. 
 
 Clou. Thinkeyoulo? 
 
 Buft. If vour Honor iodge it meete, I will place you 
 where you (hall hctre vs conferre of thi,and by an Auri- 
 cular arfurance haue your fatisfaaion, and that without 
 any further delay, then this very Euening. 
 
 Glo. He cannot bee fuch aMonftcr. EJmondktkc 
 him out :wmde me into him.J pray you : frame the Bu- 
 fincflc after your owne wifedome. I would vnftate my 
 felfe, to be in a due refolution. 
 
 Baft. 1 will feeke him Sir, prefently i conuey the bu- 
 finefleas J (hall find meanes,and acquaint you withall. 
 
 GU. Thefe late Eclipfes ih the Sun and Moone por- 
 tend no good to vs : though the wifedomeofNature can 
 reafon it thus, and thus, yet Nature finds it felfe fcourgM 
 by the fequcnt effects. Loue coolei, friendfhip falls of. 
 Brothers diuide. Jn Cities, mutinies; in Countries. d.:~\ 
 cord ; in Pallaces, Treafon ; and the Bond crack'd, Y.vixt ' 
 Sonne and Father. This villaine of mine comes ?nden: 1 1 
 prediction; there's Son agiinftFather.theKingfa!-* <Vc i 
 byas of Nature, there's Father againft Childc. Wciiane 
 feene the heft of our time* Machinations, hollowncfie, 
 treacherie, and all ruinous diforders follow vs difquietiy 
 to our Grauei. Fmd out this Villain,fo,W,it (hall loie 
 thee nothing, do it carefully : and the Noble & true-har- 
 ted Kent banilh'd; hisorYence,honefty.Tisftrange.*rf 
 
 "B*ft. This is the excellent foppery of the world, that 
 when we are ficke in fortune.oftenthe furfecs of our own 
 behauiour, we make guilty of our difaflers, the Sun, the 
 Moone,arid Starresjas if we were villaines on neceffltie, 
 Foolesbyheauenlycompulfion, Knanes, Themes, and 
 Treachers by Spherical! predominance. Dnmkards,Ly- 
 ars,and Adulterers by an infofc'd cbediencc of Planaiary 
 influence; and all that we are cuill in. byatdiuinethrn- 
 itin^or.. An admirable euafion of Whore-ma fter-nwn, 
 to lay hisGoatilhdifpofition on the charge ofa Suite, 
 My father compounded with my mother vnder the Dra- 
 gons taile, andmyNatiuity was vnderPrfaMttffr, fo 
 tbatitfollowes, I am rough and Leacherous. 1 (hould 
 haue bin that I am, had the maidenjeft Starre in the Fir- 
 mament twinkled on my baftardizmg. 
 
 Enter Edgtr. 
 
 Pat : he comes like the Cauftrophe of the old Comedie : 
 my Cue is villanousMelancholly. witha(ighelikeTm 
 
 o'Bedlam O thefe Eclipfes do portend thefe diui. 
 
 fions. Fa, Sol, La, Me. 
 
 Edf. How now Brother Edmend, what feriotn con- 
 templation are you in? 
 
 B</7. I am thinking Brother ofa prediction I read this 
 other day, what (hould follow thefe Eclipfej. 
 
 Edf. Do you bufie your felfe with that? 
 
 Baft. 1 promife you, the efrcftt be writes of/ucceedc 
 vnhappiiy. 
 When faw you my Father laft? 
 
 SJf. The night gone by. 
 
 Baft. Spake yon with him i 
 dg. I, two houtes together. 
 
 B^*. Parted you in good termer? Found you no dif- 
 pleafure in him, by word, nor countenance t 
 
 Sdg. None at all, 
 
 Baft. Bechink your felfe wherein you may haue offen- 
 ded him : andat my enweary forbeare his prelence,miM 
 force little t.me hath qualified the beat of bis difpleafure, 
 which at this inftant fo rageth in him, that with the mrf- 
 
 chiefe 
 
31* Trqgnfo ifKjrig Lear. 
 
 chiefe ofyour fx-rfory c would fcarlcly aUy. 
 *%. Some Villaine hath done re wrong. 
 <6i. That's my feare. I pray you bau a continent 
 forbear ancc tilt the fpeed fbt rage go flower : and M 
 1 fay, mire with m* 10 my lodging, from whence I wkli 
 fitly bring you tohtiremy Lord fpeake? piay ye go, 
 there** my key : if you do ftirreabroa<i,goe arm'd. 
 EJg. Armd,Broiher/ 
 
 a. Brother, I aduifc you to ihe btft.I am no honeft 
 un.if t her be any good meaning toward you : 1 hue cold 
 jou what I haue feene.and heard : But faintly. Nothing 
 tike the imigc,and horror of it, pray you away. 
 
 j(f . Shall I heare from you anon ? Exit. 
 
 E/bn. I do feme you in this bufinefle : 
 A Credulous Father, and a Brother Noble, 
 
 ofe nature it fo farre frooi doinghartnei, 
 Thn he fofpeiRs none . on whofe foolifh hoocftie 
 ty praciifes ride eafie : I fee the bufuicffc. 
 Let me,if not by birth,baue land* by wit, 
 AU with rot's meete.tb* I can fifhion fit. rit. 
 
 Scena Tertia. 
 
 four Cmtrii,adStnnrd. 
 
 Cm. Did my Father ftrikc my Gentleman fot chi- 
 ding of hii Foolc ? 
 
 Stt. 1 Madam. 
 
 Coo 4 By day and night,he wrongs me.eueryhowre 
 He flafhes into one grofle crime.or other, 
 That fcti vs all it odi : He not endure it ; 
 His Knightt grow riotoua.vxi hxnfelfe t pbraides rf 
 On euery trifle. When he returnet frorohunting, 
 1 will noi fpeake with him, (ay I am fit ke. 
 If you come Qacke of former ieruices, 
 You (hall do well , the fault of it lie anfwer. 
 
 Ste. He's comming Madam, I hearehim. 
 
 Qm. Put on what weary negligence you pleafe. 
 You and yourFellowa: 1'de haue it come to queftion; 
 If he difta l^e it,!et him to my Sifter, 
 Whofe mind andminel know in that are 6ne, 
 Remember what I baue fa id. 
 
 Su. Well Madam. 
 
 <?. And let his Knights haue colder lookei among 
 you : wbatgrowei of it nomaner, aduife your fellow** 
 Co, lie write ftraighi to my Sifter to hold my cout ftfpre- 
 pare for dinner. *#** 
 
 Scena Quarta. 
 
 ***. 
 
 Xmt. If but aa will I other accents borrow, 
 That can my fpeech defufe,my good intent 
 May carry through tt fclfe to that full iflue 
 Forwhichlniz^mylikenetTe. Now baniftrt Ktnt, 
 If thou canAferue where thou doft ftand coodemn'd, 
 So may H come, thy Maftet whom thou lou'ft, 
 Shall find thee full of labours. 
 
 . 
 
 L*v. L m not ftay a lot fix dinner, go get it t. 
 ity: ho wno w, what art thou > 
 
 Kent. AmanSir. 
 
 L*w. What doft thou orofefli } What woold'ft tho 
 withv? 
 
 Kmt. I do profcfle to be no leffc then I feeme;to feme 
 him truery that will put me in tniR, to love him that is 
 hooeft.to conuerfe with him that is wife and fie litde.to 
 feare lodgement ,to fight when I cannot <hoofe,and to 
 eate no mh. 
 
 Ltsr. What srt thou* 
 
 Kent. A very hootft hearted Fellow, sad tt poore aa 
 the King. 
 
 Lt. If thoube'ft at pooie for a fubia,a be'i fera 
 King^ho art poore enough. What wocldH thou \ 
 
 Ktnt. Serujce. 
 
 La. Wbowouldatboofcnief 
 
 Ktwt. You. 
 
 Lt*r. Do'ft thou know ro* fellow ? 
 
 Ktnt. No Sir, but you haue thai io yo countenance 
 which I would fame call MaHer. 
 
 Lt*r. What's that? 
 
 Rait, Authority. 
 
 Lt*r. What fcruices cinfi tbon do ? 
 
 Kemt. I can keepe honeft counfaile, rtde, tun,m*rTe o 
 curiouiaJe in telling it, and deliuera plaine meiTagc 
 bluntly ; that which ordinary men are fit for, lam qual- 
 lified sn.and thebeftof me.isDilligence. 
 
 Liar. How old art thou ? 
 
 Kt*t. Not fo young Sir to loue a woman for fingfng, 
 nor fo old to dote on her for any thing. I haue ycarca on 
 my backe fony eight. 
 
 L**r. Follow roe,thou ftialt feme me .H" 1 like thee no 
 
 worfe after dinner, 1 will not part from thee yet. Dinner 
 
 ho.dinncr, whctt's my knauc f cnyFooIr ? Go you tnd call 
 
 my Foole hither. You you Sirrah.wherc'f my Daughter? 
 
 Enter Stnwd. 
 
 Stt. Sopleafcyou-.. . *. 
 
 Ltar. What fain the Fellow there ? Call the Qoo- 
 folf btcke: wher't my Foole? Hr>,rthink< the woihfr 
 afleepe.how now f Where's that Mungrell ? 
 Kik. Hefjies my Lord, your Daughters u not wdl. 
 
 Lcir. Why came no< the flaue backe to me when 1 
 call d him? 
 
 Knigk. Sir.he anfwered me in the rounded manner.hu 
 would not. 
 
 Lear. He would not? 
 
 Knight. My Lord, 1 know not what the matter iv 
 but to my iudgement yourHieVineiTeisnot catertain'd 
 with that Ceremonious affe&on as you were wont, 
 iheres a great abatement of kindneffe appeares as well In 
 the general 1 dependants.** in the Duke himiclfc alfoyand 
 your Daughter. 
 
 Ltxr. Ha<Saiftthoufo^ 
 
 Kn^h. I befeech you pardon me my lord, if I be* 
 miftaken, for my duty cannot bcfuent, whenlthinke 
 jout HighnefTc wrong 'J. 
 
 Liar. Thou but remembreft me of mine owne Con- 
 ception, lhaueperceiueda moft faint negleA of late. 
 which I haue rather blamed as mine ownc icalous nirio- 
 Jiii e,ihen as a very pretence arid porpole of TnkindnelTc; 
 I will looke further intoott : but where 't my Foole t I 
 haue not feene him this two dates. 
 
 K*fbt. Since my young Ladies going into Fr*** 
 
i88 
 
 Tbe Tragxfa ofK&g Lear. 
 
 ;ir,the hook hath much pined away. 
 
 Laar. No more of that, J haue noted It well, goe you 
 and cdl my Daughter,! wooldfpeakewkh her. Goeyoo 
 call hither my Foolq Ob you Sir, yoo, come you hitbet 
 Sir t wboamiSir; 
 
 Stt. My Ladies Father. 
 
 Lt*r. My Ladies Father ?my Lords kraue,yoo whos- 
 !bo dog.you naae,yoa cone. 
 
 $tt. I am none of tbeie roy Lord, 
 befeech your pardon. 
 
 Z**r. Do you bandy lookes with me.yooRafcall? 
 
 Si*. lie not be ftruckcn my Lord. 
 
 &c. Nor tripe ocitheT,ycu bafe Eooc-baO plsier. 
 
 Lear, \ thankc thre fellow. 
 Thou feru'fl me,and lie loue thee. 
 
 Kent. Come fir,arife.away,Ile teach you differences: 
 way, away, if you will meafure your Jobbers length a- 
 gairte.tarry.but away.goe too,haue you wifedorae/o. 
 
 Le.v. Now my friendly knaue Itbaokcthee, there'* 
 earoeftofthyferuice. 
 
 Enter foote. 
 
 PwJf. Let me hire him roo.here's my Coxcomb*. 
 
 Le*r. How now my pretty knaue.how dofl rhou ? 
 
 Fools. Si rrah,you were befl take toy Coxcomb*. 
 
 Lear. Why my Boy i 
 
 Feoie. Why? fot taking ones pan that's out offaucmr, 
 nay, thou canft not (mile as the wind fus,thou*lt catch 
 col Je Qiortly, there rake my Coxcombr, why this fellow 
 KB'S banifh' J rwo on's Daughters, and did the third a 
 bkfCngagamfthis wfll.if thou follow him, thou muQ 
 needs weare my Coxcomb*. How now Nunckle? would 
 I had wo Coxcombes and two Daughters. 
 
 Ltar. Why my Boy? 
 
 TaoL Ifl gaoetbem all my lioing.lldkeepe my Cox- 
 coal b my felfe, there'* mine, beg another of ihy 
 Daughters. 
 
 Lear. 1 ake heed Sirrah,the whip. 
 
 fiole. Truth's adogrouft to kennell, dec mad bee 
 whtpt out,, when the Lady Bracb may ltid by thl&e 
 and ttinke. 
 
 Ltar. A peftilenr gaD to me. 
 
 Fool*. Sirhi.l[cccAtbtheafpeck 
 
 Ltar. Do. 
 
 Haue more then thon (howeft, 
 Speakc leffe tiien thou kno weft, 
 Lend leflecben thoo oweft, 
 Ride more then thou goeft, 
 Learnemore then 
 Set lefle then thou i hr o weii ; 
 Leant thy dnoke and thy whore, 
 And keeps ID a dote, 
 And thou (hak haue more, 
 Then two tens to a fcote. 
 
 KM. Thu is nothing Foole, 
 
 F&. Then 'tis like the breath of an vnfeed Lawper, 
 yoo gaoe me nothing fot't,caa you make no vie of no. 
 thing Nuncle.' 
 
 Lur. Why no Boy, 
 Nothing can be made our of nothing, 
 
 /. Pry thee teD him, fomuch the rent of his land 
 comes to, he will not beleeuo aFook. 
 
 Lrar. A bitter Poole. 
 
 Ffftt. Do'd thou know the difference my Boy, be- 
 tweene a bhtes Fook^od a fweet OM. 
 
 Ftile. Nunctlc,gtw5 meanegge, and He giaethee 
 rwo Cro woes. 
 
 Lear. Wb two CrownesflaaU they be f 
 
 Ftole. Why after t haue cur the egge i'th'middle and 
 eate vp the meate,the twa Crownes of tie egge : when 
 tbou cloueft thy Crownes I'th'nuddle, and gau'ft away 
 both parts, thou boar'ft thine AfTe oo thy backeo're the 
 durt/hoa had'ft litde wit in thy bald oo woe.wheo thoa 
 gaa'ftchy golden one away ; if] fpeake like oy fclfeto 
 th, let him be whipt that fir ft fades it fo. 
 Fooles had oere leffe grace in a yeere, 
 For wifetnen are growne foppifh, 
 And know not how their wits to weare, 
 Their tnanoers are fo apifb.. 
 If. When were you wont to be (broil ofSooga firrah? 
 
 Poole. I haue vfed it Nunckle , ere'noce thoumad'ft 
 thy Daughters thy Mothers, for when thougau'ft them 
 che rod,and put 'ft downc chificovraebreeches,thenthey 
 For fodalnc ioy did weepe, 
 And I for forrow fung,- 
 Thai fuch a King'fhoold play bo-peepe. 
 And goe the FooJe among . 
 
 Pry 'chy Nunckle keepea Schoolsmafler that can teach 
 (hy Foole to lie,I would faine learne to lie. 
 
 Lter. And you lie firrah,ivee'l haue you whipt. 
 
 Foole. I marueU what k in thoo and thy daughters are, 
 they*! haoe me wh<pt for fpeakiag true : thou'lt haue me 
 whipt for lying, and fomnimes I am whipt for holding 
 my peace. 1 had rather be any kind o'rhiog then a foole. 
 and yet I would not be thee Nuockk,thoo haft pared thy 
 wit o'both fides, and left nothing i'lh'jniddiej beere 
 comes one o'che parings. 
 
 ErrerCwriB. 
 
 Ltar. How now Daughter? what makes that Frontlet 
 on f You are too much of late i'rh' frowne. 
 
 totlc. Thou waft a pretty fellow%henthoobadftno 
 need tocate for her frowning, now theu art anOwith- 
 out figure, I am better then ihou art now ,1 am aFook, 
 <hou an nothing. Yes focfooth I will hold my rongnejo 
 yout face bids me>though yon fay nothing. 
 Mum,mom,hc that keepcs nor crnft.not crum, 
 Weary of all.Oiall want fome. Thai's a fheal'd Pefcod. 
 
 Co*. Not only Sir this.your all-Iycene'dFoote, 
 But other of your in foleoi retinue 
 Dobourely Carpeand QuarreH,breaI(ing fotdi 
 In ranke.and( nrw to be cnuur'd) riots Sir. 
 f had thought by making this well kno wm vstoyou, 
 To haue found a fafe redrefle.but now grow fearcfoO 
 By what your felfe too late haue fpoke and done, 
 That you protect this courfe,nd put it on 
 By your allow jnc^which ifyou (hould,tbe fable 
 Would not fcape cenfure nor the redreffwfleej^ 
 Which m the tender of a whoiefotne weaie, 
 Might in their wotking do you that offence, 
 Which clfe wue (hame.that then neceSuk 
 Will call dijfcreetproceeding. 
 
 Fed*. Foryou know Nunckle, the Hedge^psrrow 
 fed the Cuckoo fo long, that it's had it head bit off by ic 
 yoong/o out went the Caodle,andww wercleft dsX- 
 ling 
 
 Ltar AreyouoorDaagbrer> (dome 
 
 Gw. I would you would make vfe of your good wife. 
 (Whereof I know you are rraught),and put away 
 Thefe difpofitioos, which of lateuanfpoayott 
 From what you rightly are. 
 
Pook. May not an Affe know, when the Crt drawes 
 the Hoc* ) 
 
 Whoop lugge I loue thee. 
 
 Lear. Do's any heere know me? 
 
 This is not Lear : 
 
 Do's Lear walke thus ? Speake thus ? Where are his eies? 
 
 Either his Notion weakens, hit Difcernings 
 
 Arc Lethargicd. Ha! Waking ? Tisnotfo? 
 
 Who is it :hat can teli me who I am ? 
 Foolt. Leart fhadow. 
 Lear. Your name, faire Gentlewoman ? 
 Cm. This admiration Sir, is much o'th'fauour 
 5f other your newprankes. I do befeech you 
 ~b vnderftand my purpofcs aright : 
 s you are Old.and Reuerend.fhould be Wife. 
 [eere do you kcepe a hundred Knights and Squire*, 
 *Sen fo diforder'd, fo debofh'd, and bold, 
 "hat this our Court infected with their manners, 
 hewes like a riotous Inne ; Epicurifme and Luft 
 lakes it more like a Tauerne, or a Brothel!, 
 hen a grac'd PaUace. The fhame it felfe doth fpeake 
 or iuftafit remedy. Be then defir'd 
 y her, that elfe will take the thing (nebegges, 
 tUttle todifqoantity yoorTraine, 
 \nd the remainders that fhallftil) depend, 
 "o be fuch men as may befort your Age, 
 
 Which know themfelues, and you. 
 
 Lear. DarknerTe,and Diucls. 
 addle my hotfes : call my Traine together. 
 >egenerate Baftard, He noc trouble thee; 
 f ct haue 1 left a daughter. 
 Can. You ftrike my people.and your diforder'd rable, 
 
 mak:Seruants of their Betters. 
 
 Enter Albany. 
 
 Ltar. Wee, that too I ate repents $ 
 s it your will, fpcake Sir ? Prepare my Horfet. 
 Ingratitude ! ihou Marble-hearted Fiend, 
 Wore hideous when thou fhewtt thee in a Child, 
 Then che Sea-monfter. 
 
 Alb. Pray Sir be patient. 
 
 Lear. Dctefted Kite, thou lyeft. 
 My Traine are men of choice, and rareft parts, 
 Thai all particulars of dutie know. 
 And in the moft ex jft regard, fupport 
 The worfhips of their name. O moft fmall fault, 
 How vgly did'fl thou in Cor^/wlhew ? 
 Which like an Engine, wrencht my frame of Nature 
 From the fixt place ; drew from my heart all loue, 
 And added to the gall. O Lear, Lear, Lear \ 
 Beate at this gate that let thy Folly in. 
 And thy deere Judgement out. Go,go,my people. 
 
 Alb My Lord, f am guiltleffe, as 1 am ignorant 
 Of what hath moutd you. 
 
 Ltar. Itmaybefo.my Lord. 
 Heare Nature, heare deere Goddefle. heare : 
 Sufpend thy porpofe, if t hou did'ft intend 
 To make this Creature fruitful) : 
 Into her Wombe conuey flirtihiy, 
 Dne vp in her the Organs of incteafe, 
 And from her derogate body , neuer fpring 
 A Babe to honor her. If fne muft teeme, 
 Ctcatc her childe ofSpleene. that it may Ituc 
 And be j thwart Hifnjtur'd torment to her. 
 Lei it ftampe wrinkles in her brow of youth, 
 With cadem Teares fret Channels in het checke5, 
 
 Turne all her Mothers paines.and benefits 
 To laughter.and contempt : That the may feeje. 
 low {harper then a Serpents tooth it is, 
 TohausathankteffeChilde. Away,a wa y. g^ 
 
 Alb. Now Gods that we adore. 
 Whereof comes this ? 
 
 Gon. Neoer afflict your felfe to know more of It ; 
 But let his difpofition haue that fcope 
 As dotage giues it. 
 
 fnter Lear. 
 
 Lear. What fiftie of my Followers at a clap ? 
 Within a fortnight? 
 
 Atk. What's the matter. Sir? 
 
 Lear. He tell thee: 
 Life and death , 1 am afham'd 
 That thop haft power to fhake my manhood thus, 
 That thefe hot teares, which breake from me perforce 
 Should make thee worth them. 
 Blaftes and Pogges vpon thee : 
 Th'vntented woundings of a Fathers ctiffe 
 Pierce euerie fcr.fe about thee. Old fond eyes, 
 Eeweepe this caufe againe, lie pluckeye out, 
 And caft you with the waters that you leofe. 
 To temper Clay. Ha? Let it be fo. 
 I haue another daughter, 
 Who I am fure is kinde and comfortable : 
 When fhefliall heare this of thee, with her naiics 
 SheeMflea thy Woluifh vifsge. Thoo ftialt finde, 
 That He tefume the fhape which choudoft thinke 
 I haue caft off for euer. / 
 
 Gen. Do you marks that ? 
 
 Alb. I cannot be fo partial! Gonerilt, 
 To the great loue I beare you. 
 
 Gon. Pray you content. What O/WJ.hoa? 
 You Sir.moreKnaue then Foole.after your Matter* 
 
 Tarry, take the Foole with thee: 
 
 A Fox. when one has caught her. 
 
 And fuch a Daughter, 
 
 Should fure to the Slaughter, 
 
 If my Cap would buy a Halter 
 
 So the Foole followes after. 
 
 Gon. This man hath had good Counfelt, 
 A hundred Knights ? 
 Tis politike, and fafe to let him keepe 
 At point a hundted Knights : yes, that on euerie dreame 
 Each buz, each fancie, each eomplaint, diflike, 
 He may enguard his dotage with their powreJ, 
 And hold our liues in mercy. Of*ald,l fay. 
 
 Alb. Wetl.you may feare too farre. 
 
 Gon. Safer then trufl too farre ; 
 Let me ftill take away the harmes 1 feare, 
 Not feare ftill to be taken. I know his heart, 
 What he hath vtter'd I haue writ iry Sifter : 
 If (Tie fuftainehim, and his hundred Knights 
 When 1 haue fhew'd thVnfitnefle. 
 
 fnter Steward. 
 
 What haue you writ that Letter to my Sifler f 
 
 Sim. I Madam. 
 
 Con. Take you feme company, and away to horfe, 
 Inforrne her full of my particular fe are. 
 And thereto adde fuch reafons ofyour cwne. 
 As may compact it more. Get you gene, 
 
 And 
 
The Tragedie ofKjng Lear. 
 
 And haften your recur ne; no.no.my Lord, 
 This milky gentleneffe,and courfc of yours 
 Though I condemnc not,yet vndcr pardon 
 Your are much more at task for want of wifedome. 
 Then prai'sd for harmcfull mildnefle. 
 
 Alb. How farre your eies may pierce I cannot tell) 
 Striuing to better, oft we mane what's well. 
 
 Can. Nay then - - 
 
 Alt. Well,well,theuenl. Exewa 
 
 Scena Qutnta. 
 
 Eattr Lear, KententlemM t *nd Fttle. 
 
 Lear. Go you before to Clffter with thefe Letters; 
 acquaint my Daughter no further with any thing you 
 know, then comes from her demand out of the Letter, 
 if your DiHigcnce be notfpeedy, I (hall be there afore 
 you. 
 
 Kent. Iwillnoifleepe my Lord, till I hauc deli uered 
 your Letter. Exit, 
 
 Paale. If a mans braincs were in'j hccles, wertnotin 
 danger ofkybes ? 
 Lear. I Boy. 
 
 Foole. Then I prythec be merry, ibywit fliallnotgo 
 Hip- (hod. 
 
 Ltar. Ha.hajia. 
 
 Feel. Shalt fee thy other Daughter will vfe thee kind- 
 ly, for though (he's as like this, as a Crabbe's like an 
 Apple,yet 1 can tell what I can tell. 
 
 Lear. What csn'ft tell Boy ? 
 
 Foele. She will tsde as like this at, aCrabbcdo's to a 
 Crab : thou canft tell why ones nofe ftands i'th'middle 
 on'sfacc? 
 
 Lear. No. 
 
 Fie. Why to keepe ones eyes of either fide 'f nofe, 
 that what a man cannot fmell out,hc may fpy into. 
 
 Lear. I did her wrong. 
 
 Ftolc. Can'ft tell how art Oyfter makes his fhell* 
 
 Lear. No. 
 
 Foale. Nor I neither; but I can tell why a Snaile ha' 
 ahoufe. 
 
 Ltar. Whj?? 
 
 fotle. Why to put's head 5n,notto giue it away to his 
 daughters,and leaue his homes without a cafe. 
 
 Lear. I will forget my Nature, fo kind a Father #Be 
 my Horfles ready ? 
 
 Fetle. Thy AfTes are gone about "em; the reafon why 
 the feuen Starres arc no mo then feuen.u a pretty reafon, 
 
 Lear. Becaufe they are not eight. 
 
 Feofe. Yes mdeedjthou wrould'ft make a good Foole. 
 
 Lear. To tak't againe perforce; Monfterlngratitude.' 
 
 Fcole. Ifthou wert my Foole Nunckle, 1 I'd hauc thee 
 beaten for being old before thy time- 
 
 Lear. How's that? 
 
 Twit. Thou fhouldfl not hauc bin old, till thou hadft 
 bin wife. 
 
 Lear. O let me not be mad, not mad fweet Heauen : 
 ceepemc in temper,! would not be road. How now arc 
 .he Horfej ready? 
 
 gent. Rejdymylord. 
 
 Ltar. Come Boy. 
 
 F*rf.$hetharaMid'now,leugmm my departure 
 Shall not be a Maid long, vnlcfle things be cut ftiorti r. 
 
 . ScenaTrima. 
 
 "Soft. SauetheeGwvw. 
 
 Cur. And your Sir,! hauebte 
 With your Father ,and giuvn him notice 
 That the Duke ofCirmoaHwATtfgan hisDffchcffc 
 Will be here with him this night. 
 
 Bjtfl. How comes that ? 
 
 Cur. Nay I know not, you baue heard of the newesa- 
 broad.I meanethe vnhifpet'd ones, for they axe yetbu 
 ear -kitting arguments. 
 
 Baft. Not 1 .- pray y ou what are they ? 
 
 CUT. Haue you heard of no likely Wanes toward, 
 Tv/ixtthe Dukes of Cormv<ilt,ind Albonji 
 
 GB-ay?. Not a word. 
 
 Cur. You may do then in time* 
 Fare you well Sir. ejr. 
 
 'Ban. The Duke be here to night f The better beft, 
 This weaues it felfe perforce into my bufineffe, 
 My Father hath fct guard to take my Brother, 
 And 1 haue one thing of a queazie queftion 
 Which I muft aa,Briefencffe,and Fortune workc. 
 
 Enter Edgar. 
 
 Brother, a word , di fcendj Brother I fay, 
 My Father watches: O Sir,fly this place, 
 Intelligence is giucn where you arc hid; 
 You haue now the good aduantage of the night, 
 Haueyou not fpokcn'gainft the Duke of Ctme&altt 
 Hee's comming hither,now i'th'night^'th'hafte, 
 And Regan with him.hauc you nothing faid 
 Vpon his partie 'ainft the Duke oiAlbaoyl 
 Aduifcyour felfe. 
 
 Edg . \ am fure on't,not a word. 
 
 Baft. I hearemy Father comming.pardon nsj 
 Incunnmgjmuftdrawmy Sword vpon you.- 
 DraWjfeeme to defend your felfe, 
 Now quit you well. 
 
 Yceld.comt before my Father.lighthoajbcre, 
 Fly Brother,Torches,Totclies,fo farewell. 
 
 Some blood drawne on me, would beget opinion 
 Of my more fierce endeauour. I haue feene drunkards 
 Do more then this in fport; Father,Father, 
 Stop,ftop y no helpe? 
 
 Enter G!*fters>tdSertujittwitb Ttrcket. 
 
 qia. "Now Edmund, where's the villalne ? 
 
 'Soft. Here flood he in thedark,bis fturpe Sword out. 
 Mumbling of wicked charmeyoniuringtbe Moonc 
 To ftand aufpicious Miftris. 
 
 <jlo. But where is he/ 
 
 Raft. Looke Sir.I bleed. 
 
 Clt. Where is the Yillaine,4w<*'? 
 
 Soft. Fled this way Sir,vheo by no meanes he could. 
 
 Clc. Purfue him,ho.-go after. By no meanes,what? 
 
 toft. Peifwade me to the mtrrtber of your Lordlhip, 
 
 . _ But 
 
Tte Tragedie ofKjng Lear. 
 
 But that I told him the reuengmg Gods, 
 'Gamrt Paricidcs did all the thunder bend, 
 Spoke with how manifold,and flrong aBond 
 The Child was bound to'th' Father; Sit in fine, 
 Seeing how lothly oppofite 1 ftood 
 To his vnnaturall purpofe.in fell motion 
 With his prepared S word.he charges home 
 My vnprouided bodyjatch' d mine arme; 
 And when he faw my beft alarum'd fpirits 
 Boid in the quarrels right/ouz'd to rh'encoumer, 
 Or whether gaftsd by the noyfe I made. 
 Full fodainely he fled. 
 
 Clott. Lethimflyfarre: 
 Not in this Land (hill be remaine vncaught 
 And found; difpatch /he Noble Duke my Mafler, 
 My worthy Arch and Patron comes to night, 
 By his authorise I will proclaime it, 
 That he which finds him (hall deferue our thankei, 
 Bringing the murderousCo ward to the flake : 
 He that conceales him death. 
 
 2?*/. Whenldiffwaded him from his intent, 
 And found him pight to doe it.with curft fpeech 
 I threaten'd to difcouer him; he replied, 
 Thou vnpoffcfling Baflard,doft thou thinke, 
 If I would ftand agamft ihec,would therepofall 
 Of any truft,vertue,or worth in thee 
 Make thy wotdi faith'd t No.what ftiould I denie, 
 (As this I would, though thou didft produce 
 My very Character) 1'ld turne it all 
 To thy fuggeft ion,ploc,and damned praclife : 
 And thou muft make a dullard of the world, 
 If they not thought the profits of my death 
 Were very pregnant and potentiall fpirits 
 To make thee leeke it. T&c k* within. 
 
 Clo. O ftrange and faftncd Villaine, 
 Would he deny his Letter,faid he? 
 Harke,the Dukes Trumpets, I know not wher he comes; 
 All Ports I le barre,the villatne (rial! not fcape, 
 The Duke rauft grant me that : befides.his picture 
 I will fend farre and neere,that all the kingdome 
 May haue due note of him, and of my land, 
 (Loyal! and natural! Boy) He workc the rneanes 
 To make thee capable. 
 
 Eater CoraewaU t RegMi t and AtttncUnts. 
 
 Cum. How now my Noble friend,fince I came hither 
 (Which 1 can call but now,)! haue heard ftrangeneffe. 
 
 Reg. If it be true, all vengeance comes too Oiort 
 Which can purfue th'ofrendcr; how deft my Lord J . 
 
 Cla. OMadam.my old heart is crack'd.it's crack'd. 
 
 Kfg. What,did my Fathers Godfonne feeke your life? 
 He whom my Father nam'd,your Edgart 
 
 Cla. O Lady,Lady,ftume would haue it hid. 
 
 & .Was he not companion with the riotous Knights 
 That tended vpon my Father ? 
 
 Clo I know not Madam, 'tis too bad,too bad. 
 
 "Soft. YesMadam,hewa$ofthatconfort. 
 
 Reg. Nomaruaile then,though he were ill affected, 
 'Tis they haue put him on the old mans death, 
 To haue th'expence and waft of his Reueriues : 
 I haue this ptefent euening from my Sifter 
 Beene well inform'd of them.and with fuch cautions, 
 That if they come to foioarne &t my houfe, 
 lie not be there. 
 
 Cor. Nor I^ffure thee toga,; 
 
 Edmutid,l heare thai you hau (hewne yout Father 
 A Child-like Office. 
 
 "Baft. It was my duty Sir. 
 
 Gto. He did bewray his praftife,and receiu'd 
 This hurt you fee,ftriuing to apprehend him. 
 
 Cm. Ishepurfued? 
 
 Cla. J my good Lord. 
 
 Car. If he be taken,he (hall neuer more 
 Be fear'd of doing harme,makeyourowne purpofe, 
 How in my ftrength you pleafe: for you Edmund t 
 Whofe vertue and obedience doth this inftant 
 So much commend it fe!fe,y ou (hall be ours, 
 Nature's of fuch deepe truft.we Iliall much need.- 
 You we fir ft feize on. 
 
 Tafl. I (hall ferue you Sir truely.how euer elfc. 
 
 CU. For him 1 thankeyour Grace. 
 
 Car. You know not why we came to vific you ? 
 
 Rg. Thus out of feafon.thredding datke ey'd night 
 Occasions Noble Glofter of fome prize, 
 Wherein we muft haue vfe of your aduife. 
 Our Father he hach writ.fo hjth our Sifter, 
 Of differcnces.whuh I beft though it fit 
 Toanfwerefrom our home : the feuerall Meflengcrs 
 From hence attend difpatch,our good old Friend, 
 Lay comforts to your bofome.and beflow 
 Your needfull counfaile to our buftneflcs, 
 Which crauei the inftant vfe. 
 
 Clo. I ferue you Madam, 
 Your Grace* areright welcome. Exmtt. Flenrtfh 
 
 Scena Secunda. 
 
 Inter Kcnt,<udSttirard feutrnlj. 
 
 Stew. Good dawning to thee Friend, art of this boufe 
 
 Kent. f. 
 
 Strw. Where may we fee our horfes ? 
 
 Kent. 1'th'myre. 
 
 Stew. Prythee.if thou lou'ft nie,tcl! me. 
 
 Kent. 1 loue thee not. 
 
 See. Why then I care not for thee. 
 
 Kent. IflhadtheeinL^w^PinYold.IwoMld make 
 thee care forme. 
 
 Ste. Why do'ft thou vfe me thus?] know thee not. 
 
 Kent. Ftllow I know thee. 
 
 Ste. What do ft thou know me for? 
 
 Kent. AKnaue.aRafcall, an eacer of broken meates.a 
 bafe, proud, fhallow, beggerly, three- fuited-hundred 
 pound, filthy woofted-ftocking knaue.a Lilly-liuered, 
 aftion-taking.whorefon glafTc-gazing fuper-feroiceable 
 finicall Rogue, one Trunke-inheming flaue. one that 
 would'ft be a Baud in way of good feruice, and art rto- 
 thing but the competition of a Knaue, Begger, Coward, 
 Pandar, andiheSonne and Heireof aMungrill Biuh, 
 one whom I will beate into clamours whining, if thou 
 deny'ft the leaft tillable of thy addition. 
 
 Stew, Why.whatamonftrous Fellow art thou, thus 
 to raile on one, that is neither knowne of thee, nor 
 knowesthec? 
 
 Kent. What a brazen-fac'd Varlet art thou, to deny 
 thou knoweft me t hit two dayes finceltriptvp thy 
 hedes.and beate thee before the KingPDraw you rogue. 
 
or though it be nighi t yn the Moone fhine,Ue make 3 
 lopoth' Moonfhine of you, you v/horefon Cullyenly 
 Barber-monger ,d raw . 
 
 Stew. Away.IKaue nothing to do with chee. 
 
 Kent. Draw you Rafcall, yon ccme with Letters a- 
 gainft the King,and take Vanitie the puppets part, a- 
 guinfl the Royakie of her Fathw j draw yon Rogue, or 
 lie fo carbonado your /hanks, draw you Rafcall, com* 
 your waies. 
 
 Sit. Helpe,ho,Tnurther,helpe. 
 
 Kent. Strike you flaue : ftand rogue, ftand yon neat 
 flaue,ftrike. 
 
 Stew. Helpe hoa,murihcr,niurther. 
 
 Enter Kaftard 1 CtrmfwaS t Regita ) Clofler^fWantt. 
 
 'Baft, How now, what's the matter PPart. 
 
 Ktmt. With yougoodmanBoy.ifyou pleafe,coro t 
 
 lie flffh yc,com; on yong M after. 
 
 Gb, Weapons? Armes ? what's the matter here ? 
 Car. Keepe peace vpon your hues, he dies that ftrikes 
 againc.what } s the matter ? 
 
 Reg* The Mcflengers from our Sifter, and the King 
 Car. What is your difference, fpeake ? 
 Stew. 1 am (carcc in breath my Lord. 
 Kent. No Maruell.youhaue fo bcftfr'd your valour, 
 you cowardly Rafcafl,natur difclaimes in thcc:* Taylor 
 made thec. 
 
 Car. Thou art a firangc fellow ,a Taylor make a man? 
 Kent. A Taylor Sir,a Stonecutter ,or a Painter.could 
 not haue made him fo til, though they had bin but two 
 yeares oth'trade. 
 
 Car. Speake yet,how grew your quarrell? 
 Su. This ancient Ruffian Sir, whofc life I haue fpar'd 
 at fute of his gray-beard. 
 
 Kent. Thou whorefon Zed, thou vnneceflary letter; 
 ny Lord, if you wiHgitie meleaue, I will tread thisvn. 
 boulted villaine into morter, and daube the wall of a 
 lakes with him. Spare my gray.bcard,you wsgtaile? 
 
 Cor. Peace firrah, 
 
 You beafll v k naue.knov; you no reuerencc ? 
 Kent. Yes S i r .but anget hath a priuiledgc. 
 Car. Why art tbou angrie ? 
 
 Kent. That fuch a fUue as this fhould weare a Sword, 
 Who weares no honefty : fuch fmiiing rogues as thefe, 
 Like Rats oft bite the holy cords > a twatne. 
 Which zre t'intrince* t'vnloofe : fmootheuery paffion 
 That in the naturesof their Lords rebel!, 
 Being oik to fue.fnow to the colder moodes, 
 Reuenge,affirme,8tid turne their Halcton beakes 
 With euery gall,and varJy of their Mafters, 
 Knowing naught (like doggcs) but following : 
 A plague vpon your Epilepttckevifage, 
 SmoileyotimyfpcecheSjasI wereaFoole? 
 Goofc,if I had you vpon Serum Plaine, 
 I'ld dnuc y c cackling home to CameUt. 
 Can,. Whac art thou mad old Fellow? 
 Glofl How fell youout.fay that* 
 Kent. No contraries hold more antipathy, 
 Then 1, and fuch a knaue. 
 
 Cn. Why do'ftihou call him Knaue? 
 What is his fault? 
 
 Kent. His countenance Jikes me not. 
 Cor. No more per chance do's mine, nor his,nor hers! 
 Kent . Sir, 'tis my occupation to be plaine, 
 I haue feene better faces in my time. 
 
 The TragediecfK^ing Lear 
 
 Then ftands on any fhoulder that 1 Tee 
 Before me.at this inftant. 
 
 Crn. This i fome Fellow, 
 "Who hauing beerw prais'd for bluntoeffif.do* afitd 
 A faucy roughnes.and conftraines the garb 
 Quite from his Nature. He cannot flatter he, 
 An honeft mind and p!aiiu,hc muR fpcakc truth, 
 And they will take it fo,if not, bee's plaine. 
 Thefe kind ofKnaues I know.which in this plainneffe 
 Harbour more craft.and more coirupter ends, 
 Then twenty filly ducking obferuants. 
 That ftretch their duties nicely. 
 
 Kent. Sir,in good faith.in fincere verity, 
 Vnder th'allowancc of your great afped, 
 Whofe influence like the wreath of radiem fire 
 On flicking Pbabw front. 
 
 Corn. What mean'ft by this? 
 
 Kent. To go out of my dialed, which you difconv 
 mend fo much; Iknow Sir,] am no flatterer, be thatbe- 
 gnild you in a plaine accent, was a plaine Knaue, which 
 for my part 1 will not be, though J ihonld win your 
 difpleafurc to entreat me too't. 
 
 Corn. What was th'offence you gaue him? 
 
 B'.e. Ineuer gsue him any: 
 It pleas'd the King his Mailer very late 
 To ftrike at me vpon his mifconftru&ion, 
 "Wlien he comparand flanering hUdifpleafure 
 Tript me behind:being downe,infultcd,raiPd, 
 And put vpon him fuch a dealeofMan, 
 That worthied him, got praifcs of the King, 
 Tor him attempting ,who was frlfe-fubdued, 
 And in the flefhment of this dead exploit, 
 Drew on me here againc. 
 
 Kent. None of thefe Rogues,end Cowards 
 But Aiax is there Foole- 
 
 Carn. Fetch forth the Stocks ? 
 You ftubborne ancient Knaue.you reuerent Bragart, 
 Wec'l teach you. 
 
 Kent. Sir,I am tooold toleame : 
 Call not your Stocks for me,I ferue the King. 
 On whofc imployment T was fent to you, 
 You fhall doe (mail refpch.<how too bold malice 
 Againft the Grace,and Perfon of my Mafter, 
 Stocking his Meflengcr. 
 
 Cent, fetch forth the Stocks; 
 As I haue life and Honour,there fhll he fit till"Noone. 
 
 Reg. Till noone? till night my Lord ,and all nigtet coo. 
 
 Kent. Why Madam.if I were your Fathers dog, 
 You fhoutd not vfe mefo. 
 
 J^g. Sir.beinghisKtuue.Iiwill. Stock; bnufbttut. 
 
 Cor. This is a Fellow ofthe (life fame colour, 
 Our Sifter fpeakes of. Come,bring away the Stocks. 
 
 gio. Letmebefeech yourGrace^iottodofo, 
 The King his'Mafter.needsmuft take it ill 
 That lie fo flightly yalued in his Meflengcr, 
 Should baue him thus reftrained. 
 
 Car. Ileanfwerethat. 
 
 Reg. My Sifter may rccieue it much more worffe, 
 TO haue her Gentleman abus'd.affaulted. 
 
 Cam. Come my Lord,away. ^*" 
 
 Gla. I am forry for thee fdend.'tis the Duke plcafurc, 
 Whofe difpofirion all the world well knowes 
 Will not be rub'd nor ftopt.Ile entreat for thcc . 
 
 fo/w.Pray do not Sir.I haoc watch'd and trauail'd hard, 
 Some time I (hall fleepe out,th reft He whiftle . 
 A good mans fortune may gtow out at hceles: 
 
TbeTragedieofQngLear 
 
 >iue you good morrow. 
 <jU. The Duke's too blamein ibis, 
 
 'will be ill taken. Exit. 
 
 a/ .Good King, that muft approue cite common (aw, 
 Thou out ofHeauens beocdi ftion com'ft 
 "othewarme Sun. 
 
 \pprt>3ch thou Beacon to this vnderGlobe. 
 That by thy comfortable Beames 1 may 
 ?crufe this Letter. Nothing almoft fees miracles 
 iut miferie. I know 'tis from Cordeiix, 
 Who halh moO fortunately bcene infbrm'd 
 5f rny obf cored courfc. Andfhall fade time 
 : conn this enormous Sttre.feeking to giue 
 Lofles their remedies .All weary and o're-wateh'd. 
 Take vantage hcauie eyes, nee to behold 
 This fharnctnll lodging. Fortune goodnight. 
 Smile once rnore,tume thy wheele. 
 
 EottrE^ar. 
 
 bdc. I heard my feife proclaimed, 
 And by the happy hollow of a Tree, 
 Bfcap'd the hunt . N o P ort i i free,m> place 
 That guard, and moft vnufall vigilance 
 Do's not attend my taking. Whiles I may fcapt 
 I will preferuc myfelfe : and am bechoughc 
 To tike the ba.fcfi.and moftpooreft fhape 
 That cucr penury in contempt of man, 
 Brought oecrc co bead; my face lie grime with filth, 
 ftlanket my loines.clfeall my haires in knots, 
 And with prefcnted nakedneffc out-face 
 The Windcs.indpcrfccutioosofthe tkie; 
 Th Country giues me proofe,and prefident 
 Df Bedlam beggers, who with roaring voices, 
 Strike in their nurn'd and mortified Atmes. 
 >ini,Woddcn-prickes,Niyles,Sprig of Roferosrie : 
 And with this horrible obie6r,frofn low Farmes, 
 Poore petting Villages, Shcept-Qmes.and Milles, 
 Sometimes with Lunaticke bins, fometiroe with Pr aim 
 Inforcetbeir charute : poore Tnrfygod,poote Tern, 
 Thai's (bmcthing yet : Edgar \ nothing am. Exit. 
 
 &atfr Learfoole t and Gentleman. 
 
 Lea.'Tis (trange that they fhouldfo depart from home. 
 And not fad backc my MefTengers. 
 
 (Sent. As I learn'd, 
 
 The night before, there was no purpofe in them 
 Of this rcmoue. 
 
 KM. Haileiothce Noble Matter. 
 
 Lc*r. Ha^Mak'ftthoutbitihameahypaftiriK/ 
 
 Kent. No my Lord. 
 
 fooh. Hah.ha.hewearesCruell Garters Horfej are 
 fide by the heads. Doggcs and Bearcs, by'th'nccke, 
 Monkies by'th'loynes, and Men by'th' legs : when a man 
 oucdufticat kgs.thenhe weares wodden aether. Aocks. 
 
 Lear. What's he, 
 
 Tht hath fo much thy place miftooke 
 Tofet iheheerc> 
 
 Kent. Ii.sbothheandflie, 
 Yout Son. and Daughter 
 
 L**r. No. 
 
 Kent. Yes. 
 
 UJT. No I fay. 
 
 Kent. I fjy ye*. 
 
 Lear. By/*ptf<rlfwcareno. 
 
 Kent, By/##0,I fweareL 
 
 Lt.ir. They durft not do* t: 
 
 They could not, would not do't : 'tis worfe thea munher, 
 To do vpon refpeA fuch violent outrage: 
 Refolue me with all modefr hafte.whUh way 
 Thou mighfft deferoc,or they impoie (bis v'fage, 
 Comming from vs. 
 
 Kant. My Lord, when at their home 
 I did commend your Htghneffe Letters to them, 
 Ere I was rifen from the place.that (bewcd 
 My dotie kneeling,eame there a reeking Pofle, 
 Stew-d in his hafte,halfe breathlcffe,paioting forth 
 Prom Gif&ri8t\'u Miftris/alntatioo); 
 Deiiuer'd Letters fpight of intermiffioo, 
 Which prefenily they read; on thofe contents 
 They fummon'd vp their memey .ftraight tooke Horfe, 
 Commanded me to folio w,and attend 
 The leifure of their anfwer r gaue me cold lookes, 
 Aod meeting heere the other Meffenger, 
 Whofe welcome I perceio'd had poifon'd mine, 
 Being the very fellow which of late 
 D.fplaid fo fawcily againft your Highncfle, 
 Hauing more- man chen wit about me,dtew; 
 He rats'd the houfe, with loud and coward cries. 
 Your Sonne and Daughter found this trefpaffe Worth 
 The (hame which heere it fuffcrs, (way, 
 
 Faolt. Winters not gon yet,ifthe wil'd Geefe fly that 
 Fathers that weare rags, do make their Children blind, 
 But Fathers that beare bagsjfh U fee their children kind . 
 Fortune that arrant whore.nere turns the key tot h' poore. 
 But for all this thou tfhalt haue as many Dolors for thy 
 Daugh t ers.as thou canft tell in a yeare. 
 
 Lear. Oh how this Mother fwels vp toward my heart! 
 Hiforiap4Jjit,dowr\e thou cjiming forrow, 
 Thy Elements below where is this Daughter? 
 
 Kent. Wirh the Earte Sir here within. 
 
 Lear. Follow me not.fi ay here. fiMr. 
 
 Cat. Made you no more offence, 
 But what you fpeake of? 
 
 Kent. None: 
 How chance the the King comes A-ith 10 fmali anumber? 
 
 Fade. And thou hadft bcene fet i'cb'Suxkes for that 
 queftion,thoud'ft well defer u'd it. 
 
 Kent. Why Foole? 
 
 Foele Wee'l fccchee rofchook to an Ant, to reach 
 thee ther's no labouring i'th' winter. All that follow their 
 noics ; areled by their eyes, but blindemen, and thetc's 
 notanoie among twcnty^butcan fmcJlhim tbac's ft\nk- 
 ing; let go thy hold, when a greatwheelctuns downea 
 hill, Icafl itbreake tny necke with following. But the 
 great one that goes vpward, let him drawibee after : 
 when a wifeman giues ihc better counfellgiue me mine 
 againe,! would hause none buiknAues follow it, rlnc&a 
 Foole giues it. 
 
 That Sir, which ierues and feekes for gains, 
 And folio wcs but for forme; 
 Will packe.whcn it begins toraine. 
 Aod leaue thec in the fiortne. 
 But 1 will tarry ,the Foole will f>ay, 
 And let the wifcmanflie : 
 The knaue tames Foole that runnes away, 
 The Foole no knaue per die. 
 
 o'herc Uaro'd y au, this Fook ? 
 f^.-. Not i'?h' Stocks Fook. 
 
The Tragsdie ofKjng Lear. 
 
 Lmr. Deny to fpeake with met 
 hey are ficfce.thoy are weary, 
 
 >ey ha je tramuTd all 'he night ? metre retches, 
 he images of revolt and flying off. 
 'etch me a better anfwer. 
 
 Gb. MrdeerLord, 
 
 ou know the fiery quality of the Duke, 
 
 ow vnremoueable and rat he it 
 nhisovfnecotirfe. 
 
 ar. Veogeance,Plague,Dcath,ConruGon t 
 iery? What quality ? Why C^hr,<7//-, 
 1d fpeakc with the Duke of CVtt-d4,4nd his wife. 
 <;/. Well my good Lord,! hsuc inform'd them Co. 
 
 Lear. Informed them ? Dolt thou vnderftand me man. 
 
 o/o. I my good Lord. 
 
 Lear. The King would fpeake with form?,' 
 
 be deere Father 
 Would with hii Daughter fpeake,commands,tends,feT- 
 
 re they Inform'd of thii ? My breach and bloods (nice, 
 
 iery? Th6ery Duke,tell the hot Duke that 
 
 *)o,bot not yet, way be he is not well, 
 nfirmtty doth (till oegleS all office, 
 Whereto our health is bound.we are not our felues. 
 When Nature being oppreft, comcnaruU the mind 
 
 'o furTer with the body; lie forbeare, 
 And am fallen out with my more headier will, 
 
 "c take the indifpos'd and fickly fie, 
 
 'or the found man. Death on my ft ate : wherefore 
 Should he fit heere t This ad perfwades me. 
 
 fhat this remorion of the Duke and her 
 &ile only Giue me my Seruant forth; 
 
 Joe tell the Duke, and't wife,U'd fpeake w n'h them : 
 
 jow,pre(ent)y : bid them come forth and heare me, 
 
 >r at their Chamber doore He bcate (he Drum, 
 
 nilitcriefleepetodeatb. 
 
 Clo. I would bane all well berwtxr you. frit. 
 
 Lttr Oh roe my heart ' My rifiog hew ! Bat downe. 
 Petit. Cry to it Nuncklc, as the Cockney did to the 
 
 lel*>when (he put 'em i'th* Piflealiue, fheknapt'em 
 o'th' coxcombs with a fticke.and crved downe wantons, 
 downs; twas her Brother, that in pure kmdncfle tohi* 
 Horfe buttered his Hey. 
 
 Enter CarnevaU,Hfgan,Claflr^rttann. 
 
 "Lear. Good morrow to yoc both. 
 
 Con, Haile to your Grace. Kent here fet atlibtrrj. 
 
 Reg. lamgladtofeeyottrHighnefTe. 
 
 Lfr Rtgm,] thinke your are . I know what reafon 
 I haue to thinke fo.if thou fhouldlt not be glad, 
 I would dinorce me from thy Mother Tombe, 
 Sepulchring an AdalcreiTe. O are you free? 
 Some other time for that. Bc!ovied<&ya, 
 Thy Sifters naught : oh Riga, (he hath tied 
 Sharpe-tooth'd vnkincndfe.like a vulture heeis, 
 I can fcarce fpeaketo thee ,thou1tnotbeleeoe 
 With how deprau'd a quality. Oh Regan, 
 
 Rtg I pray you Str,take parienccj haue hope 
 You IcrTe know how to value her defert, 
 Then (he co fcant her da tie. 
 
 L**r. Say? How ij that? 
 Rfg. I cannot thinke my Sifter in the leaft 
 Would faile her Obligation. If Sir per chance 
 She haac teftrained the Riots of your Foltowres, 
 Tit on fiich grou nd,ar.d to fuch whokfome end, 
 Aa cleerct her from all blame. 
 Lur, Mjcurfesonhc?. 
 
 Reg. OSlr.youartoJd, 
 Mature in you rbnd $ on trie very Verge 
 Xhis confine : you fhoold be m I'd, and led 
 ly Come discretion, chat difcemes your (rat* 
 letter then you your felfe : therefore I pray yoa, 
 "hat to our Sifter, you do make return e, 
 Say you haue wrone'd her. 
 
 Lear. Askeherrorgioenette? 
 >oyou but marks how this becomes thehoufe? 
 >eete daughter, 1 confefle chat I am old ; 
 ige is YnnecciTary : on my knees 1 begge, 
 Thatyou'l vochfefemeRaynumi,BeUnd Food. 
 
 Reg. Good Shy* more : thefe 9te ? nfightly tridtes : 
 letume you to my Sifter. 
 
 Lear. Neuerft^jn: 
 >hc hath abated me ofhalfe my Traine; 
 Look'd blacke vpon me, ftrookame with her Topgue 
 Mort Serpent, like, vpon the very Heart. 
 All the ftor'd Vengeances of Heauen, fall 
 On her ingratefull top : Brike heryong bones 
 You taking Ayres,with Lamenefle. 
 
 Cam. Fyefir,fie. 
 
 Lr.You nimble Lightmngs,dan your blinding flames 
 Into her fcornfall eyes : Infefi her Beaury, 
 You Fen-fuck 'd Fogges, drawne by the powrfull Sunne 
 To failed bhfter. 
 
 Xtg. O the bleft Gods! 
 So will you wiiri on me. when the rafti moode is on. 
 
 Lear, NoA<<w,thou(haltneucrhauemycurfe: 
 Thy tender-hefted Nature (hall not gioe 
 Thee o're lo harfhnefle : Her eyes are fierce, but thine 
 Do comfort, and not bnme. Tis not in thee 
 To grudge my pleafures, to cut off my Traine, 
 To bandy hafty words, to fcant my fixes, 
 And in conclufion.tooppofe the bolt 
 Againft-ffiy commtngin. Thou better knowti 
 The Offices ofNature,bond of Childhood, 
 Effects of Curtefw, dues of Gratitude .- 
 Thy hilfe o'thKingdome haft thou not forgot, 
 Wherein I thee endow'd. 
 
 Reg. GocxiSir.to'th'purpofe. T*cit atrfai . 
 
 L*T. Whoputmymani'th'Stockes ? 
 Extrr Steward.* 
 
 Can. What Trumpet'* that?. 
 
 Reg. Iknow't.my Sifters: this itpproues her Letter, 
 That (he would foonebeheerc. Jsyour Lady come? 
 
 L*ar. This is a Slaue, whofe eafie borrowed pride 
 Dwelt in rhe fickly grace of her he followes. 
 Out Vailet,from my fight. 
 
 Cam. What meanes your Grace? 
 fattr C*itrill. 
 
 Ltf.Who ftockt my Seruant? *,! hauc good hop* 
 Thou did'ft not know ont. 
 Who comes here > OHeauens ! 
 If you do loue old men ; if your fweet fway 
 Allow Obedience ; if you your felues are old, 
 M ake ir your caufe : Send downe,and take my part. 
 Art not afham'd to looke vpon this Beard^? 
 O Regain will you take her by the hand ? * 
 
 Goo. Why not by'ihWdSirf How haae I offended 
 All a not offence that indifcretion findes, 
 And dotage termo (a. 
 
 Ledr. O fides, you are too tough! 
 Will you yet hold? 
 How came my man fth'Stockec ? 
 
 Cam. JfethimTherc^ir:buthlsowneDirorders 
 
The Tragede o/Kjmg Lear. 
 
 And thou art twice her tone. 
 
 Son. Hcarememy Lord; 
 What need you fine and twenty ? Ten ? Orfiue? 
 To follow in a houfe, where twice fo many 
 Haue a command to tendyou ? 
 
 Reg. What need one 1 
 
 Lttr. O reafon not the need . our bafeft Beggm 
 Are in the pooreft thing fupertluous* 
 Allow not Nature,more then Nature needs : 
 ManslifeischeapeasBeaftes. Thou art a Lady; 
 If onely to go warme were gorgeous, 
 Why Nature needs not what thou gorgeous weat*ft. 
 Which fcarcely keepestheewarrne.bui for true need: 
 You Htaucns,giu me that patienrc,patience I need, 
 You fee me heere (you Gods)a poore old man, 
 At full of griefe as age, wretched inbc'h, 
 Ifu beyouthat flirres thefe Daughters heart j 
 Againfl their Father,foole me not fo much, 
 To beareh tamely:touch roc with Noble anger, 
 And let not womens weapons, water drops, 
 Staine my mans cheekes-No y ou vnnaturaJl Hags, 
 1 will haue fuch reuenges on you both, 
 
 That all the world (hall 1 will do fuch things. 
 
 What they are yet,l know not,but they (halt* 
 The terrors of the earth? you thinke lie weepe, 
 No, lie not weepe,! haue full caufc of weeping. 
 
 Si or me and Teraftft. 
 
 Butthit heart fhalbresk into a hundred thotif and flawei 
 Or ere II wcepe; O Foole.I (hall go mad. Exeitnt. 
 
 Cera. Let vs withdraw, 'twill be a Storme. 
 
 Rtg. This houfe is liulc.the old man an'ds people, 
 Cannot be well beftow'd. 
 
 CM. Tis bis owne blame hath put himfelfe fr om reir, 
 And mud needs taflt his folly. 
 
 Kfg. For his pticu!ar,Ile receiuc him gladljr, 
 But not one follower. 
 
 Get. Soam Ipurpos'd. 
 Where is my Lord o(G/cft<r? 
 
 Enter G^lifler. 
 
 Core. Followed the old man forth ,h is retorn'd- 
 
 cy/. The King is in high rage. 
 
 Cent, Whether is he going? 
 
 Ctf. He cals to Horfe.but will I know not whether. 
 
 Cera. 'Tis be ft to glue him way, he leads himCrlfc. 
 
 Gen. My Lord,entreaterumbynomeanes to Ray. 
 
 Git. Alacke the night comes or., and the high winder 
 Do forely ruffle,for many Miles about 
 There's fcirce a Bufii. 
 
 Reg. O Sir.to wiifull men t 
 The injuries that they themfetues procure, 
 Muft be their Schoole-MaAen: (hut vp your door, 
 He is attended with a defperate traine, 
 And what they may incenfe him too .being ape. 
 To haue his eare abus'd,wildorae bids feare. 
 
 Cr. Shot vp your doores my Lord, 'tis a wif'd nighc. 
 My Ryot coonfels well : roose out oth'fiorm*. ~ 
 
 Pefcru'd mucfc lefff adiianctmcnt. 
 
 ^w. You? Did you? 
 
 ^*f. I pray you Father being weake.feeme fo. 
 "till the expiration ofyour Monctl 
 YOU will reutrne and fotournc with my Sifter, 
 Dtunirting halfeyour traine, come then to me, 
 I eiti now from homeland out of that prouifion 
 Which (hall be needful! for your enter talnemen*. 
 
 Ltar. Retnrne to her? and fifty men difmifs'd ? 
 No, rather 1 abiure til roofes t and chufe 
 To wage again!) the enmity oth'ayre, 
 To be a Comrade with the Wolfe.and Owle, 
 Necefluici flxirpe p'inch. Returnc with her ? 
 Why the hot^bloodied fr<w,that dowedefle tcoke 
 Our yongcft borne,! could as well be brought 
 To knee his Throne,and Squire-like penfion beg, 
 To keepc bife life a foote; returnc with her * 
 Perfwademe rather to be flaue and fumptcr 
 To this deteftcd groome. 
 
 Gen. At your choice Sir. 
 
 Lear. I prythee Daughter donot make me mad, 
 I will not trouble thee my Child;farewell: 
 Weel no more meete.no more f one another. 
 But yet thou art my flefh.my blood .my Daughter, 
 Or rat her a difcafe that's in my flefh, 
 Which I mufl ne*d call mine. Thou art a Byle, 
 A plague fore,or irnbofTed Carbuncle 
 In my corrupted blobd. But He not chide rhee, 
 Let fhsmc come wKen it will, I do not call it, 
 I do not bid the Thunder-bearer fhoote, 
 Nor tell tales of thee co high-judging ;r/-. 
 Mend when thou can'ft,be better ac thy lei fare, 
 J can be patient,! can flay with Regan, 
 I and my hundred Knights. 
 
 Rtg. Not altogether fo, 
 1 loolcchnoj for you yet, nor am prouided 
 For your fit wcUome,giue eare Sirtomy Sirter, 
 For thofe that mingle reafon with your psrTion; 
 M uft be content to thinke you ald,and lo, 
 But rtieknowes what/he doe's. 
 
 Lear, 1$ this well fpoken ? 
 
 gtg. I dare auouch it Sir, what fifty Follower* f 
 Is it not well) What fhould you need of more ( 
 Yea.ot fo many ? Sith that both charge and danger, 
 SpeAe'gainft fo great a number ? How in one houfe 
 Should many people, vnder two commands 
 Hold amity ?'Tishard,almofl impofTtble. 
 
 Ccn.Why might not you my Lord.receiue attendance 
 From thofe that (he call Scruancs,or from mine? 
 
 Reg. Why not my Lord? 
 If then they chanc'd tofU<krye, 
 We could comptroil thcm^f you will come to me, 
 (For now J fpie a danger)! rnrreate you 
 To bring but fio and twentie^o no more 
 Will J giue place or notice. 
 
 Lear, le^ueyouall. 
 
 Reg. And in good time you gaue it. 
 
 L*f. M adeyou my Gordlans,my DepoAtacles, 
 But keptareferuation to be followed 
 With fuch a number? What.muft I come to you 
 With Hue and twenty ? fyganJbnA you fo ? 
 
 feg. And fpeak't againe my Lord, no more with me, 
 
 Ltt. Thofe wicked Creaturei yet do look we! Fauor'd 
 When others are more wicked, not being the WOT ft 
 Stands in fotnc rankeofpraife,lle go with thee, 
 Thy fifcy yet doth double fie and twenty. 
 
 A&us Tertius. 
 
 Sterme fl,B. Eater Kent, axle 
 
 Kt*t. Who's there befidt fbdie wcuhet ? 
 
 Cat . One minded like the weather ^aoft vnquietly 
 
TheTrageilieofKjng Lear. 
 
 a*. JtaowyourWhere-stbeKlng* 
 rf. Contending wit h the fredull Element* j 
 Bds thi- wmde blow the Earth into the Sea, 
 Or fwell the curled Waters 'boot the Maine* 
 Thai things might c hange.or eeafe. 
 
 fotf. But who it with him? 
 *. Nor* but the Fode,wholabours to out-left 
 Hi* hc-{lrooke iniuries. 
 
 Kfat. Sir, 1 do know you, 
 And dare vpon the warrant of my note 
 Commend a deere thing to you. There Udiulfioo 
 'Although at yet the faceofit iscoueiM 
 With mutuali cunning^ "tw ixt Albany , and ComwaD : 
 W ho haue, at who haue not, that their great St arres 
 Thron'd and let high ; Seruants,who (eeme no leffe. 
 Which are to France the Spies and Speculations 
 Intelligent of our State. What hath bin feene, 
 Either in (hums, and packings of the Dukes, 
 Or the hard Reine which both of them hath born* 
 A gain/* the old kinde King ; or fomethlng deeper. 
 Whereof (perchance) thete are but rumiimngs. 
 
 Gent. I will talke further with you. 
 
 Kent. No,donot: 
 
 For confirmation that I am much more 
 Then my out-wall ; open this Purfe ,and take 
 What it containes. If you (hall fee VJdw, 
 (At &are not but you (hall) (hew her this Ring, 
 And (he will tell you who that Fellow U 
 That yet you do not know. Fy e on this Storme, 
 1 will go feeke the King. 
 
 Cunt. Giuemt your hand, 
 Haue you no more to fay ? 
 
 Kent. Few words, but to c&& more then all yet ; 
 That when we haue found the King, in which your pain 
 That way, He this : He that firft lights on him, 
 Holla the other. 
 
 Scena Sccuncta. 
 
 Stamrjh&. fater Lear /nd Foot*. 
 
 t+ar. Blow windes.2t crack your cheeks; Rige,bJow 
 You Catara&t, and Hyt rlcano's fpout, 
 Till you hauedrench'd our Steeples, 'drown the Cocket. 
 You Sulph'rous and Thought-execoting Fires, 
 Vaunt-curriorsofOake-cleaulng Thunder-boltt, 
 Sindge my white head. And thou al|.(haking Thunder, 
 Strike flat thethicke Rotundity o'th'world, 
 Cracke Natures moulds, all germaines fpili at once 
 That makes ingmeful) Man. 
 
 Ftolt. O Nunklc, Court holy-water in a dry houfe, if 
 better then this Rain-water out o'doote. Good Nunkle. 
 In, askcthy Daughters blcfP.ng, hecre's a night pmies 
 neither Wifemen,norFoolei. 
 
 Lt*r. Rumble thy belly full : fpit Fire, fpowt Raioc: 
 Nor Raine, Winde.Tbunder.Fire are my Daughter* I 
 1 taxe not y ou. you Elements with vnklndnrfle. 
 I neucr gaueyouRingdome,ca!)'d you Children; 
 Youowemenofubfcription. Then let fall 
 Your horrible plcafure. Heere 1 Handy our Slaue, 
 A poore. infirnw, weake, and difpis'd old man : 
 But yet I call you SeruileMintflers, 
 That will with two pernicious Daughters ioyn 
 Your high-engender d Battailes/gainft a head 
 
 Soold,andwhteasthis. O,ho ! 'ds fouie. 
 
 Foote. He tha t has a hou ft to put's head incise good 
 Head-peecet 
 
 The Codpjecet'Aat will houfe.before the head has any . 
 The Hcsd,and he (hall Lowfe : foBeggws mirry mm 
 The man ^ makes his Toe, what he his Hart (hold make 
 Shafl of a Corne cry woe, and turne his fleepe to wake. 
 
 For there was neuer yet faire woman, but (hee made 
 moutheiinagWTt. 
 
 Enter Kent. 
 
 Lear. No,Iwifl be the patterns of all patience, 
 
 Ffr. Marry here's Grace, and Codpiece, 
 Wifeman, and a Foole. 
 
 Knt. Ala. Sir areyou here? Things that lone night, 
 Loue not fuch nights as thefe : The wrathfull Skiw 
 Callow the very wanderers of the darke 
 And make them keepe their Caue> : Since I was man, 
 Such flieets ofFire, fuch burfb of horrid Thunder, 
 Such groanes of roaring Wmde, and Raine, I neuer 
 Remember to haue heard. Man Nature cannot carry 
 Th'afHiftion, nor the feare. 
 
 Lear. Let the great Goddes 
 Tbukcwpe this dreadful! pudder o'rc our heads, 
 Finde out their nemie*now. Trembte thou Wretch, 
 That haft within thee vndivulged Crimes 
 Vnwhipt of luftice. Hide thee, thou BJoudy hand; 
 Thou Periur'd, and thou Stmular ofTertu 
 That an Incefiuoua. Caytiffe, topeecvi (hake 
 That vnder couert, and convenient feeming 
 H a's pradis'd on mans life. Clofe pent-vp guilts, 
 RiueyouiconcealingContJnenij.andcry 
 Thefe dreadful! Summoners grace. I am a man, 
 More (inn'd againft, then (inning. 
 Kern. Ahuke, bare* headed? 
 Gracious my Lord, hard by heere is a Houell, 
 Somefriendmip will it lend you 'gainft the Tempefl : 
 Repofe you there, while I to thjs hard houfe, 
 (More harder then the flones whereof "Us rais'd, 
 Which euen but now, demanding after you, 
 Deny'd me to come in) retume, and force 
 Their (canted cur te fie. 
 
 Lear. My wits begin to turne. 
 Come on my boy. How doft my boy? Art eoW> 
 I am cold my (elfe. Where is this Rraw,my Fellow f 
 The Art of out Neceffities is ftrange, 
 And can makevilde things precioos.Come,your Houel j 
 POOR Foole, and Knaue,! haue one part in my heart 
 That's forry yet for thee. 
 
 Foole. Hfiht has and a little-tyre wit, 
 
 With heigh-ho, the Winde and the Raine. 
 Muft make content with hit Fortunes fit, 
 Though the Raine it raineth euery day. 
 
 Lt. True Boy: Come bring vs to this Houell. Ixa 
 
 Faolt. This it a breue night to coole a Cut ;>*an : 
 He fpeake aPropheile ere I go : 
 When Priefts are more in word, then matter ; 
 When Brewers marrc their W alt with water ; 
 When Nobles are their Taylors Tutor* 
 No Hereriquesbum'd, but wenches Suton j 
 When euer/ Cafe .n Law, is right i 
 NoSquire in debt, nor no poore Knight ; 
 When Slanders do not liuc in Tongaei ; 
 NOT CuupurfM come not to throng* ; 
 When VAiren cell thr Gold TthTleld, 
 
The Tragetfic qfl(b% Lear, 
 
 And Baude*,afld whom. doChotcbes build, 
 
 Then (KaJ the Rearme of ^/^w.eoarw to great confofion t 
 
 Then come* the time, who bees to fec't, 
 
 That going fhalbe v 'd with feet. (time. 
 
 This prophecie Merit* (hall make, for I Hue before hi s 
 
 Tertia. 
 
 Eater qiofter ,ad Edmund. 
 
 Gb. Alaefoalacke foW,I like not this vnnawrall 
 dealings when 1 defired their leaue that 1 might pitf him. 
 they tooke ftoru rue the vfe of mine owne houfe, cbarg'd 
 me on paioe of perpetual! difpleafure, neither to (peaks 
 of him. entreat for him .or tny way fufiaine him. 
 
 'Stfl. Moft fauage and vnnaturall. 
 
 1C/* Co too; Lay you nothing. There i* diuifion b- 
 tweenethe Dke.,aod a vorffe matter then that: I harje 
 fccciued a Letter this nighc, 'en dangerous to be fpoken, 
 Ihaoelock'drhe Letter in my Cloflet, thefe Iniuries the 
 King now bcares will bereuenged home; ther it part of 
 Power already looted, wemuft incline to the King, 1 
 Willlooke him, and priuily relieue him ; goe you and 
 maintainc talke with the Duke.thai my chancy be not of 
 htm pereeiued; If he askc for me, I am ill, and gone to 
 bed, if 1 die for it, (at no lefle is threatned me) the King 
 my old Mafter muft be relieued. There is (Vrange things 
 towerd <fcw/iw/,pray you be carefoll. jm. 
 
 Tlafi. This Curtefie forbid thee^hall the Duke 
 Inftantly know.and of that Letter too; 
 Thii feemes a faire deferuiag.and muft draw me 
 That which my Father looies:no lefle then all. 
 Toe yonger hfestwhcn the old doth fall. nr. 
 
 Scerta Quarta. 
 
 enter Lear ^ent^aad Tool*. 
 
 Kent Hrc is the place my Lord, good my Lord enter. 
 The nrrany of the open night's too rough 
 For Nature co endure. Storm* flil 
 
 L*ar. L^t me alone. 
 X.rnt. G ood my Lord enter heerc. 
 Lear. Wilt breakemy heaa t 
 Kxnt. \ had rather breake mine own?, 
 Good my LorAcnter. 
 
 Lear. Thoo think'fl tis much that this contentions 
 Inuacies n to the skmfo :'nt to chee, (Oormc 
 
 But where ift gr*termlady ishxt, 
 The leffrr is fcarce felt. Thou'dft (hun a Beare, 
 But if they (light lay toward the roaring Sea, 
 
 tt'dftmetie ih Beard th' mouih.when the mine's 
 The bodiM delicate : the tertipefl m my mind, free. 
 Doth from my fence* take all feeling clfe. 
 Save what beat es there, Filliall ingratitude, 
 !j it not as this mouth foould teate this hand 
 for lifting food toot / Bu 1 1 v. .11 pumfa hotnej 
 NoI wilt werpe no more; , n f o< h a mght. 
 
 To (hot me out ? Poure oo,I will endure: 
 1 n fuch a night as this ? O ReganJ^anmB^ 
 Your old kind Father.whofe franke hsart gaue all, 
 O thai way madnefle iies.let me faun that : 
 No more of i hat. 
 
 Kent. Good my J,ord enter here. 
 
 Lear. Pmhjeegointhyfeifejeekethineowneeaie, 
 This t empeft will not glue me leaue to ponder 
 On things would hint me rnore,but lie goe in, 
 In Boy.go hrft. You houiilefi* poueraie, txi*. 
 
 Nay get tbec m\ lie pray, and then lie kepe. 
 Poore naked wretches, where foere yon are 
 That bide the pelting of this plttileffe ftormc, 
 How (hall your Houfe-lefle heads^nd vnfed fides, 
 Your lop'd.and window "d raggedneffc defend you 
 From feafoot fttch as thefe ? 6 1 baue tane 
 Too little care of this s TakePbyiickc, Pompe, 
 Expofe thy feifc to feele what wretches feele. 
 That thou mai ft (hake the fuperfiux to them. 
 Aod (hew (he Heanens more itrft. 
 
 Inter edgar/mdFoole. 
 
 EJg. Fathom.and ha!fc v Fathom and ha!fe;poore7Vro. 
 
 fooie. Comenottnhcrre Nuncle,her'saipiru,heJpc 
 me,helpeme. 
 
 Kent. Gins me thy hand, who's there t 
 
 Feoie. Afpihte, arpirite, hefsyethb mmg's ptxsre 
 Tom, 
 
 Kent. What an ihou that doft grum&Ie chets j'th' 
 flraw ? Come forth. 
 
 Edg Away, the foule Fiend foUowe< me^hrou^h the 
 fharpc Haathome blow the winoVs. Hurnh, goc (o thy 
 bed and warme thee. 
 
 Ltar. Oid'O thou giue all to thy Daughters ? Aod ait 
 thoo come to (hi*/ 
 
 idgar. Who giors any thing to poore 7nr, ? Wfisrn 
 the foule fiend hath led though Fire, and through Flame, 
 through Sword.and Whirlc-Poole.o're Bog, and Quag- 
 mire, chat hath laid Kmues rnder his Piliow, am- 1 KaJier* 
 in his Poe, fet Rate-bane by his Porredge, rs.ai him 
 Proud of heart, to tide on a Bay trotting Horfe.ouet foure 
 Incht Bridges,to courfe his owvnefhadow for a Traitor, 
 Blifle thy fTue Wits, Tomti cold. Odo.de,do.de,do<k, 
 bliffeiheefromWhirle-Wiodes,St3rr*-blaft>ng,andta- 
 kmg,do poore Tom fome cbaruie, whom the fou'.e Fiod 
 vexes. There could 1 baue him now,srd (Here,&ri(t she;:; 
 g at oe,and there- StarmeftilL 
 
 Letr. Hi's his Daughters brought him eo this pacfe ? 
 Could'ft thoo fane nothing? Would'fl tbo giuc 'em *JI? 
 
 Foot*. Nay, he referu'd a Blanket, elfe we had bin all 
 (hamd. 
 
 Lea. Now all the plagues (hat in ihe pendulous ayre 
 Hang fated o're roe*ns ful<s,hght oo (by Daughters. 
 
 Kent. He hath no Daughters Sir. 
 
 Ix*r. Death Traitor, nothing could haue fubduM 
 To furh a lownetfe.but hit nkind Daughters. (Nature 
 If it the faihion.that difcarded Fathers, 
 Should haue thus little mercy on then fkfh: 
 Judicious puaidimenr, 'twas this fkfli begot 
 Thofe Pelicane Daughters. 
 
 EAg Pillicock fat oo Pillicock MU.alowialowJoo^oo. 
 
 Foole. This cold night will turne vs all co Packs. avf 
 Madmen. 
 
 Edfar. Take heed o'(h'fooleFind, obey thy Po- 
 
 rents, kwp thy words loftice, fweare net, commit not, 
 
 t r with 
 
The Tra&dietfK>mg Lear. 
 
 with mans fworne Spoufe i f not thy Sweet-heart on 
 proud rry. T<"'/ scold. 
 
 LMT. What baft thoo bin f 
 
 F^ . A Seruingrnan ? Proud in heart, end rrtiodej inn 
 on JM my halre, woreGlouet in my cap ; fetfd the Luft 
 of my Miftris heart,nd did thereof darkcneffe with 
 her. S wore as maoy Oathes, as I fpake words, broke 
 them in the Tweet face of Heaucn. One, that flcpt in the 
 coiur iuing of Luft, and wak'd to doe h. Wine lou'd I 
 deerely, Dice dcerely ; and in Woman, cut-Paramour 'd 
 thcTurke. Ftlfe of heart, light of care, bloody ofhand 
 Hog in floth, Fojce in ftealth, Wolfe in greedinefle, Dog 
 in madnes, Lyon io prey .Let not the creaking of (hooes, 
 Nor the milling of Sllkes, betray thy poore heart to wo- 
 roan. Keepe thy foote out of Brothels, thy hind out of 
 Plackets, thy pen from Leaders Bookes, and defye the 
 foule Fiend. Still through the Hautborne blowes the 
 cold winde rSayes fuum, mun,noony,Dolphln my Boy, 
 Boy Stfej: let him trot by. Stormefiti 
 
 Liar. Thou wen better in a Grace, then to anfwere 
 with thy vncouer'd body, this extremitieof the Skies. Is 
 man no more then this rConfider him well. Thou ow'fl 
 the Worroe no Silkc ; the Beaft.no Hide; the Shccpc.no 
 Wool] , the Cat, no perfume. Ha? Here's three on's are 
 fophifticated . Thou art the thing it ielfe ; vnaccoromo- 
 dated man, is no more but fuch a poore, bare, forked A- 
 nlmallasthouart. Off, off you Leodiogs : Come.vn- 
 bottonheerc. 
 
 Enter Glo*ctfter t vitt A Tarek. 
 Foote. Prythee Nunckle be contented, 'tis a naugbtie 
 night to fwimme in. Now a little fire io a wilde Field, 
 were like an old L etchers heart, a (mall fpark, all the reft 
 on's body, cold : Looke, hcere comes a walking fire. 
 
 Edg. This is the foole Flibbertigibbet ; hee begins at 
 Curfew, and walkes at Mr A Cockc : Hee gives the Web 
 and the Pin, fqoints the eye, and makes th* HareJippe 5 
 Mildewes the white Whcate, and hurts the poore Crea- 
 ture of earth. 
 
 SvfttW/feoted thrice the old, 
 He met the Night-Mare,,and her nine-fold ; 
 Bid her a-lighi ,and her troth-plight. 
 And aroynt thee Witch, aroynt thee. 
 Kent . How fare; your Grace ? 
 Lear. What's he? 
 
 Kmt. Who's there ? What is't you fcekc? 
 Cbu. What are you there ? Your Names ? 
 edg. Poore Tom, ihat eates the fwimming Frog, the 
 Toad, the Tod-pole, the wall.Neut, and the water : that 
 in the furie ofhis heart, when the foule Fiend rages, eats 
 Cow-dcng for Sallets ; fwallowes the old Rat, and the 
 ditch-Dogge ; drinkes the grwn Msntle of the ftanding 
 Pooler who ij whipt from Tythingto Tything, and 
 (tockt,punUh d.and imprifon'd : who hath three Suites 
 to his backj, fixe fh i* cs to his body : 
 
 Hotfe to ride, and weapon to weare i 
 BucMfce.BndRau.and fuch fmall Deare, 
 Hauc bin Toms food, forfeuen long ycare : 
 Beware my Follower. Peace Smulkin.peacethou Fiend. 
 &* What, hath your Grace no better compsny ? 
 l*g. The Prince of Daikencffe is aGcntleman. Mode 
 he's cH'd. and cA/4i. 
 
 </'/. Oorflcfh and blood, my Lord, isgtownefo 
 vildc, th t it doth haic what get t. 
 dg. Poorc Tom'tk cold. 
 IM*, Go in with me > my duty cannot fuffcr 
 
 T'obey in all your daughters hard commands s 
 Though their Ininn^ion be to barremy doores, 
 Aod lee this Tyrannous nigbt take bold vpon you, 
 Yet haue I ventured to come feeke you out, 
 And bring you where both fire, and food is ready. 
 
 Lear. Pirft let me talke with this Philoforher, 
 What is the caufe of Thunder ? 
 
 Kan. Good my Lord take bis offer, 
 Go into rh'hoofc. 
 
 Lear. Jle talke a word with this fame lemed Theban: 
 What is your ftudy? 
 
 Z^f. HowtopreuenttheRend, and to kill Veimir.s, 
 
 Lear. Let me aske you one word in priuate. 
 
 Kent. Importune him once more to go my Lord, 
 His wits begin t'vnfertle. 
 
 giau. Canftthou blame him? Storm fl-.H 
 
 Hit Daughters feeke bis death: Ah,that good Kent, 
 He faid it would be thus : poore bsnifh'd man : 
 Thou fayeft the King growes mad, He tell thee Friend 
 I am alraoft mad my felfe. I had a Sonne, 
 Now out-Iaw'd from my blood ; be fought my life 
 But lately : very late : I lou'd him (Friend) 
 No Father his Sonne deerer : true to tell thee, 
 The greefe hath craz'd my wits. What a night's this ? 
 I do befecch your grace. 
 
 Lear. O cry you mercy, Sir: 
 Noble Philofopher.your company. 
 
 %. Tom's a cold. 
 
 Clou. In fellow there.into th'Houel;kefp ihec warm. 
 
 tear. Come, let's in all. 
 
 Kent. This way ,my Lord. 
 
 Liar. With him; 
 1 will kecpc (till with my Philofopher. 
 
 Kent. Good ray Lord, footh him : 
 Let him take the Fellow. 
 
 Clou. Take him you on. 
 
 Kent. Sirra, come on : go along with ?s. 
 
 Lear. Come, good Athenian, 
 
 CjloH. Noword$,riowords,hu(h. 
 
 fdg. Childe Rowland to the darke Tower came, 
 His word was ftill, fie, foh, and famine, 
 I fcnell the blood of a Brittiib man. Exaoit 
 
 Scena Quinta. 
 
 Eater Cormt>aH,a>id Edmmd. 
 
 Can. 1 will haue my reoeoge, ere J depart his houfe. 
 
 "Baft. How my Lord, I may be cenfored, that Nature 
 thusgiues way to Loyalcie, fomcthing feares mce to 
 thinkc of. 
 
 Cermv. I now perceiue, it was not altogether your 
 Brothers euill difpofuion madehim feeke his death : but 
 a prouoking mctit fet a-worke by a reprouable badncfle 
 inhimfclfe. 
 
 "Baft. How malicious is my fortune, that I mufl re. 
 pemtobeiuft ? This is the Letter which heefpoakcof; 
 whic' approues him an intelligent psrtie to the aduinca- 
 gesofFrance O Heauensj that this Treafon werenot; 
 or not 1 the detc&or. 
 
 fern. GowtthmetotheDutchclTe. 
 
 Bfl. If the matter of this Paper be certain, you baoe 
 mighty bufincflc in hand. 
 
Can. Trae ot falfe, it hath made thee Ea rle of Clou- 
 cefter : feekeout wheretby Father is, chat hee may bee 
 ready for our apprehenfion. 
 
 B*ft. If 1 findc him comforting the King, ir will ftuffe 
 bis fuipition more folly. I will perfeuer in my courfe ef 
 loyalty, though checonflia be fore between* that, and 
 my blood. 
 
 Cr I will lay truft vpon thee : and thou (halt finde 
 a deere Fatlier in my low. 
 
 Scena Sexta. 
 
 Eater Ktat, and Glance fer. 
 
 &*. Heerc is better then the open ayre.ca.ke it thank 
 fullys I will peece out the comfort with whatadditionf 
 can : I will not be long from you. Exit 
 
 Kent. AH the po wre of his wiu.hane giuen way to hi* 
 impatience .-the Gods reward your kinduefle. 
 
 Enter Lear, edgar^d Foole. 
 
 Edg. Fraterrttto cal s me, and tells me Nert is an Ang 
 ler in the Lake of Darkneflc : pray Innocent, and beware 
 the foule Fiend. 
 
 Fotte. PrytheeNunkle tell me,whher a madman be 
 a Gentleman.cr a Yeoman. 
 
 Liar. AKing,aKing. 
 
 Fotle. No, he's a Yeoman, thatha's a Gentleman to 
 his Sonne : for hee's a mad Yeoman that fees his Soone a 
 Gentleman before htm. 
 
 Lear. To haue a thoufand with ted burning fpiw 
 Comehizring in vpon 'em. 
 
 dg. Bleflethyfiuewitf. 
 
 Kent. O pitty : Sir.where it the patience now 
 That you To oft baue boafted to rstaine ? 
 
 6dg. My teares begin to take his pan fo much. 
 They marrc my counterfeiting- 
 
 Lear. The little dogges, and all) 
 Trey ,Blaneh,and Sweet-heart : fee, they barke at me. 
 
 Edg. Tom, will throw his head at them : Auaunt you 
 Cur res, be thy mouth or blacke ot white : 
 Tooth that poyfonsif it bite : 
 Maftiffe.Grey-hound.MongriH.Gritn, 
 Hound or Spaniell, Brache,or.Hym : 
 Or Bobtaile tight, or Ttoudle taile. 
 Tom will make him weepe and wa'ile, 
 For with throwing thus my head ; 
 Dogs leapt the hatch, and all are fled. 
 Do.de.de.de : fefe : Come, march to Wakes and Fayrei, 
 And Market Townes : poore Tom thy home is dry, 
 
 Lttr Then let them Anatomize "Rggan : See what 
 breeds about her heart. Is there any caufe inNature that 
 makethefehard-heam. You fir, lentertaincfor one of 
 my hundred ; only,! do not like the fjfhion of your gar- 
 ments. You will fay they ate Perfian; but let them bcc 
 chang'd. 
 
 Enter Glofler. 
 
 Kent. "Now good my Lord.lye heere,and reft awhile. 
 Le*r. Makenonoife,rr.akenonoifc, draw the Cut- 
 lames : fo.fo.wes'l goto Supperi\h'moming. 
 
 Foole, And He go to bed st noone. 
 Clan. Come hither Friend : 
 Where is the King my Matter ? 
 
 Kent. Here S ir,bu t trouble him not.his v/its ate gon. 
 
 Cbu. Good fnend, J prylhee talre himln thy , rmcj . 
 I haue ore-heard a plot ot deach vpon him : 
 There is a Litter ready, lay him ioH, 
 And driue toward Douer friend, where thou (halt mcete 
 Both welcome, and protection. Take vp thy Maftcr 
 If thou (hould'ft dally halfean houre, hi, lift 
 With thine, and all that offer to defend him. 
 Stand in arTured loffc. Take vp, take vp , 
 And follow me, that will to fome prouifion 
 Giue thee quicke conduct. Come,come,away. 
 
 Scena. Septima. 
 
 Enter C**U, Reg** v Gontri&, Bafttrd, 
 *ndSer*totti. 
 
 Con. Pofte fpeedily to my Lordjrour husband, fhew 
 him this Letter, the Army of France is landed : fcekeouc 
 the Traitor Gloufter. 
 
 Reg. Hang him inftantly. 
 
 Con. Plucke out his eyei . 
 
 Cor*. Leaue.himtomydifpleafure. Edmcnd, keep* 
 you our Sifter company : the revenges wee are bound to 
 take vppon your Traitorous Father, arc not fit for your 
 beholding. Aduice the Duke where you are going, toa 
 moft feftiuate preparation : we are bound to the like.Our 
 Portcs lhail befwift,and intelligent betwixt vs. Fare- 
 well deete Sifter, farewell my Lord wf Gloufter. 
 
 finer Sttvtard. 
 How now ? Where's the King f 
 
 Stew. My Lord ofGloufter hath conuey'd him hence 
 Some flue or fix and thirty of his Knights 
 Hot Queftrifts after him, met him at gate, 
 Who, with fome other of the Lords, dependants, 
 Are gone with him toward Doucr; where they boaft 
 To haue well armed Friends. 
 
 Corn. Get horfcs for your Miftrit. 
 
 Can- Farewell fweet Lord.and Sifter. Exit 
 
 Corn, dimoul drew ell : go fcek the Traitor Glofter, 
 pinnion him like a Theefe, bring him before vs : 
 Though well we may not paftc vpon his life 
 Without the forme of luttice : yet our power 
 Shall do a curi'fic to our wrath, w hich men 
 May blame, but not comptroll. 
 
 Emer G(oncefter t mdSerim>m. 
 Who's there? thtTraitor? 
 
 Reg. IngratefuJl Fox, 'tis he. 
 
 Ctrn. Bindefaft his corky armes. 
 
 Clan. What mtanes your'Gnces? 
 Good my Friends confidcr you are my Ghefls : 
 Do me no foule play, Friends. 
 
 trn. Binde him I fay. 
 
 Reg. Hard,hard : O filthy Traitor. 
 
 Clan. Vnmercifull Lady.as you are.l'mc none, 
 
 Cm. TothisChairebindehim, 
 Villaine, thou (Vialt findc. 
 
 Citu. By the kmdeGods, 'tis moft ignobly done 
 To pluckc me by the Beard. 
 
 Kfg. So white, and fuch a Traitor? 
 
 CjloM. "Naughty Lad if, 
 
 Thele haires which thou doft rauidi from my chin 
 Will quicken and accufe the. J am your Hort , 
 Wi'.hRobbcrs hands, my hofpiuble fauours 
 
 You 
 
fou fhouU not ruffle thus. What will you do? 
 
 Car n . Come Sir. 
 What Letters had you late from France ? 
 
 Rtg. Be fimple aniwer'd, for we know the truth. 
 
 Cent. And what confcderacie hiue you with the Trai- 
 ors, late footed in the Kingdome ? 
 
 Afg. To whofe hands 
 You haue fent the LunauckeKing: Speake. 
 
 Glfti. I haue a Lever gueflingly fet downs 
 Which came from one that's of a newtrall heart, 
 And not from one oppos'd. 
 
 Cm. Cunning. 
 
 Reg. Andftlfe. 
 
 Cera. Where haft thou fent the King? 
 
 Clou. ToDouer. 
 
 Rtg. Wherefore to Douer? 
 Ws't thou not charg'd at peril I. 
 
 Corn. Wherefore to Douer ? Let him anfwer that. 
 
 Glut*. \ am tyed to'tri*Stake, 
 And I moft ftand the Courfc. 
 
 Hit Wherefore co Doucr ? 
 
 Clo* Becaufr 1 would not fee thv ct uell Nailes 
 Plucke out hii poore old eyer ; nor thy fierce Sifter, 
 ] n hn Annointed flefh, ftkke boanfh phangs. 
 The Sea, with fuch' a ftorme as his bare head. 
 In Hell-blscke-mght indus'd, would haue buoy'd vp 
 And quench'd the Suited fires : 
 Yet poore old heart, he holpe the Heauens to raine. 
 If Woluet had at ihy Gate hov/i'd chat flerne time, 
 Thou fhould'ft haue i'aid, good Porter turne the Key . 
 All Cruel* elfc fublcnbe : but 1 fhall fee 
 The winged Vengeance ouertake fuch Children. 
 
 Ctrn. See t fruit ihou neuer.Felloweshold^Chaire, 
 Vpon thefe eyes of thine, lie fet iny foote. 
 
 Q!e*. He that will thinke to hue,tiU he be old, 
 
 Giue me fotnc helpe. OcrueH! O you Gods. 
 
 ig One fide will rocke another : Th'other too. 
 vrtt If you fee vengeance 
 fT* Hold y out hand.my Lord : 
 I hau? feru'd you euer Ante 1 was a Childc 
 But better feruice haue I neocr done you, 
 Then now to bid you hold. 
 
 Rtg. How now, you dogge .* 
 
 Sir if you did weare a beard vpon your chin, 
 I Id (bake u on this quanell. What do you meane f 
 
 C . My Villazner- 
 
 jr.Nay ihen corr.e on, and ralce the chance of anger. 
 
 Rej. Giue rne thy Sword. A pezant ftand vp thus ? 
 KtUeibm 
 
 Scr Oh 1 am flame : my Lord.you haue one eye lefe 
 To fee fome mifchefe on him. Oh. 
 
 (cr*. Left H fee more.preuent it ; Out vilde gelly : 
 Where \s thy lofttc no w > 
 
 Cleu. Alhlnkcandcomfcrtluffei 1 
 Where's tny Sonne dm*d ? 
 EJmmti. enkindle all the fpatkes of Nature 
 To quit this horrid a&e. 
 
 Reg . Oat treacherous Viilame, 
 Thou call'ft on him. that hates thee. It was he 
 That made the ouerture of thy Treafons to vs : 
 Who i$ too good to pitty thee. 
 
 Gla*. O oiy Follies ! then dgar was abus'd, 
 Xinde Godi, forgioc rne that,and profper him 
 
 R*. Go thruft him out at gates.and let him ftnell 
 H 1 1 way to Douer. * t t wab Gloufter. 
 
 How itt my Lord? How looke you ? 
 
 The Tragedie ofK^ig Lear, 
 
 Can. I haue receiu'd a hurt : Follow me Lady ; 
 Turne out that eyelefTe Villaine : throw this Slauc 
 Vpon the Dunghill : TSgan, I bleed apace, 
 VntimeJy comes this hurt. Giucmeyourarr . C 
 
 jtUus Quartus. Scena 
 
 Enter fdgar. 
 
 dg. Yetbetter thus.and knowne to be contemn'd, 
 Then ftill contemn'd and flatter'd, to be worfl 
 The loweft, and moft deiefted thing of Fortune, 
 Stands flVll in efperance, Hues not in feare : 
 The lamentable change is from thebcB, 
 The word resumes to laughter. Welcome then, 
 Thou vnfubflantiall ayre that 1 embrace : 
 The Wretch that thou hafl blowne vnco the word, 
 Owes nothing co thy blafts. 
 
 Enter Cituner,and an GUma*. 
 But who comes heere ? My Father poorely led ? 
 World, World, O world I 
 But that thy ftrange mutations make v* hate thee, 
 Life would not yeelde to age, 
 
 Qldm. O my good Lord, I haue bene your Tenant, 
 And your Fathers Tenanr, thdefourefcorc yeaies. 
 
 Clou. Away.get thee away ; good Friend be gene, 
 Thy comforts can do me no good stall, 
 Thee, they may hurt 
 n. You cann 
 
 ou cannot fee your way. 
 Clou. I haue no way, and therefore want no eyes 
 I Rumbled when I faw. Full oft 'tis feme. 
 Our meanes fecure vs, and our meere defects 
 Proue our Commodities. Oh deeie Sonne fyar. 
 The food of thy abufcd Fathers wrath : 
 Might 1 bu c hue to lee thee in m y touch, 
 1'ld lay I had eyes againe. 
 
 OIJtfi. How now ? who's there ? 
 
 Edg. O Gods ! Who i*'t can fay I am at the worft ? 
 I am worfe then ere 1 was. 
 
 Old. Tis poore mad Torn. 
 
 Edg And worfe 1 may be yet s the worft is not, 
 Sc long as we can fay this is the worft 
 
 Oldm. Fellow.where goeft t 
 
 Clou. Is it a Beggar -man ? 
 
 Oldm. Madman.and beggar too. 
 
 Glo*. He has fome reafon.elfe he could not beg. 
 1'th'lafl nights flonne, I fuch a fellow faw; 
 Which made me thinke a Man.a Worme. My Sonne 
 Came then into my minde, and yet ny minde 
 Was then fcarfe Friends with him. 
 I haue heard more lince : 
 As Flies to wanton Soyes, are we to th'Gods, 
 They kill vs for their fport. 
 
 Edg. Howfhouldthisbe? 
 Bad t s th Trade tha t muft play Foole to forrow, 
 Ang'ring it felfe.and others. Blefle thee Matter. 
 
 Glen. Is that the naked Fellow f 
 
 Oldm. 1, my Lord. 
 
 Gfeti. Get thev away tlffc* my fake 
 Thou wik ore-take vs hence a mile or twaine 
 1'th'wsy toward Douer, doit for ancient louc, 
 And bring fome couenng for this naked Soule, 
 Which He inueate to leade me. 
 
 Old. Mackefu.heismad 
 
The Tragedie ofK^ng Lear. 
 
 Chu. Tii che times plague. 
 When Madmen ieadethe blinde : 
 Do as I bid thee, or rather do thy pleafure > 
 Aboue the reft, be gone* 
 
 00m. He bring him the beft Paoell that I haue 
 Come on't .what will. Exit 
 
 CUu. Sirrah, naked fellow. 
 
 Zdg. Poore Tom's a cold. I caniu* daub it further. 
 
 Clou. Come hither fellow. 
 
 Sdg. Andyetlnxift: 
 Bkfft thy fweete eyes, they bleede. 
 
 Clou. Know'ft thou the way to Douer ? 
 
 Edg. Both ftyle,and gate ; Horfeway.and foot-path : 
 poote Tom hath bin fcarr'd out of his good wits. Slefls 
 thee good mans fonoe, from the foule Fiend. 
 
 G&M.Here take this porfe,^ whom the heau'ns plague* 
 Haue humbled to all ftrokes : that I am wretched 
 Makes thee the happier : Heauens deaie fo Rill : 
 Let the fuper{luous,and Loft-dieted man, 
 Thatflaues your ordinance, that will not fee 
 Becaufe he do's not feele,feele your pome quickly : 
 Sodiftributioo (hould vndooexcefle, 
 And each man haue enough. D oft thou know Douer? 
 
 %. I Malkr. 
 
 do*. TheretsaClige, whofe high and bending head 
 Lookes fearfully in ihe confined Deepe : 
 Bring me but to the very bnmme of it. 
 And lie repayrc the mifery thou do'ft beare 
 With fomething rich about me : from that place, 
 I (haJl no leading nrede. 
 
 Edg. Giuemethyarme, 
 Poorc Tom (ball leade thee Extmt. 
 
 Scena Secunda. 
 
 Enter qontrtll, 'Baflard, and Steward. 
 
 Cm. Welcome my Lord.J meruell our mild husband 
 Not met vs on the way. Now.where'syourMafter ? 
 
 Stew. Madam within, but neuer man fo chang'd ; 
 I told him of the Army that was Landed : 
 He fmil'd at it. I told him you were camming, 
 His anfwer was, the worfe. Of Gloftert Treachery. 
 A nd of the loy all Ser isice of his Sonne 
 When I inform 'd him. then he call'd me Sot, 
 And told me I had turn'd the wrong fide out : 
 What moil he (hould difltke, feemcs pleafant to him ; 
 What like. offenfiue 
 
 Con. Then (Kail you go no further. 
 It is theCowifti terror of his fpirit 
 That dare* not vndertake : Heel noe feele wrongs 
 Which eye him to an anfwer : our wifhes on the way 
 May proue rffeftt. Backe Edmond to my Brother, 
 Haften his Muflers.and conduct his powres. 
 I rouft change name* at home, and give the Diftafte 
 Into my Husbands hands. This truftie Seruant 
 Shall paffe betweenc vs : ere long you are like to heare 
 (If you dare venture in your owne behalfe) 
 A Miftreffes command. Wcare this ; fparefpeech, 
 Decline your head. This k i fie, if it durft fpeake 
 Would ftretch thy Spirits vp into the ayiet 
 Conceme.and fare thee well. 
 
 Baft. Yours in the rankes of death. rt. 
 
 Coo. MymofldcereGloft. 
 
 Oh, the difference of man,and man, 
 To theea Womans feruices are due, 
 My Foole v forces my body. 
 
 Stew. Madam, here come's my Lord 
 Enur Albany. 
 
 fie*. 1 haue beene worth the whiffle. 
 
 You are not worth the duft which che rode winde 
 Bio wes in your face. 
 
 Con. Milke-Liuer'd man, 
 
 Thatbeat'ft a cheeke for blowes, a head for wrongs. 
 Who haft not in thy browes an eye-difcermng 
 Thine Honor, from thy fuffsrtne, 
 
 Alb. Seeihyfelfediuell: 
 Proper deformitie feemes not in the Fiend 
 So horrid as in woman. 
 
 Con. Oh vaine Foole. 
 
 Enter aiJKejfagtr. 
 
 M*f. Oh my good Lord.the Duke of Centrals dead, 
 
 jilt. Gloufterseyes. 
 
 "Mef. A Seruant that he bred, thrtll'd with remorie, 
 Oppos'd againft the acl : bending his Sword 
 To his great Mafter, who, threat-enrag'd 
 Flew on him, and among'ft them fell'd him dead, 
 But not without that harmefull ftroke, which fincc 
 Hath pluckt him after. 
 
 Alt. This ftie wes you are aboue 
 You 1 u dices, that thefe our neather crimes 
 So fpeedily can venge. But (O poore Gloufier) 
 Loft he his other eye ? 
 
 Afef. Both, both, my Lord. 
 This Leter Madam, crauei a fpecdy anfwer : 
 T from your Sifter* 
 
 Can. One way 1 like this well. 
 But being widdow, and my Glouftet with her, 
 May all thebuilding in my fancie plucke 
 Vpon my hatefull life. Another way 
 The Newes is not fo tart. He read,and anfwer. 
 
 Alb. Where was his Sonne. 
 When they did take his eyes? 
 
 Aftf. Come with my Lady hit her. 
 
 Alt. Heisnotheere. 
 
 Mef. No my good Lord, I met him backe againe. 
 
 Alt. Kriowes he the wickednefTc '( 
 
 Mtf. I my good Lord: 'twas he infocm'd againft him 
 And quit the boufe on purpofe, that their puniftimenc 
 Might haue the freer courfc. 
 
 Alt. Gloufter,!liue 
 
 To thanke thee for the loue thou (hew'dft rhe King, 
 And to ruenge thine eyes. Come hither Friend, 
 Tell me what more thou know'ft. *t*nt. 
 
 Scena Tertia. 
 
 Enter with Drum and Colour*, Cordelia, gentlemen, 
 
 and SouUavn. 
 
 Cor. Alacke, 'tis he : why he was roec euen now 
 As mad as the vext Sea, finging alowd. 
 C* own'd with ranke Fenitar, and furrow weeds, 
 WithHardokes,Hemlocke, Nettles, Cuckoo flowres, 
 Darnelt 
 
The TragedieofK^ing Lear. 
 
 >amcll, nd ail (he idle weedri that grow 
 
 In our fuflaimng Come. A Cencery fend forth ; 
 
 Serch euery Acr in the high-growne field, 
 
 And bring him to our eye. What can mans wifedome 
 
 In the rettcring his bereaued Senfe ; h that helpe* htm, 
 
 Take all my outward worth. 
 
 Cent, There is meanes Madam : 
 Out fofter Nurfe of Nature, is rrpofe, 
 The which he Uckei : that to prouoke in him 
 Are many Simples opera tiuc, wtwfe power 
 Will dofe the eye of Anguifh. 
 
 CtnL All Weft Secrets, 
 All you npubli(h*d Vertuej of the earth 
 Spring with, my tearet ; be aydant,and remediate 
 In the Goodmans dr fires : ferke, feeke for him, 
 Leaflmivngouern'd rage, <!i(Tolue the life 
 T bat wants the mcanes to le ade , t. 
 
 EMCT *JM.tfltngt7, 
 
 Mtf Newts Madam, 
 TbcBnttifh Powres are marching hitherward. 
 
 Or. Tis knowne before. Out preparation ftands 
 In expectation of them. O deerc Father , 
 It is thy bufmeflc that 1 go about : Therfote great Francr 
 My mourning, and imporiun'd reares hath pitticd 
 No blowne Ambition doth our Arme* incite, 
 But lout, deereloue, and our ag'd Father* Rite : 
 Soone may I heare, and fee him Exeunt. 
 
 Scena Quart*. 
 
 Enter Ren,*dStr4rA. 
 
 Keg. But are my Brothers Powrerfct forth ? 
 
 Str. I Madam, 
 
 l(tg. Himfelfem perfon there? 
 
 Stew. Madam with much ado: 
 Your SiAet isthe better Souldirr. 
 
 Rcg.lw A. Edmund fpakc not with ytour Lotd at home? 
 
 Stew No Madam. 
 
 jiff. What might import my Sifters Letter to him ? 
 
 Stew I knew pot, Lady. 
 
 Reg. Faith he is poaftrd hence on ferious matter : 
 It was great ignorance, Glouftr rs eyes being out 
 To let him liue. Where he arriuei, He moues 
 All beam sgtinft v< : fiix&rd, Ithinke is gone 
 In pitty of his mifery, to difpatrh 
 His nighted life : Moreouer to defcry 
 Thefttength o'th'Enemy 
 
 Stew. I mutt needs after him, Madam,with my Letter. 
 
 Ttfg. Our trooper fet forth to morrow, itay with vat 
 The wayc are dangerous. 
 
 5trw. I may not Madam : 
 My Lady charg'd my du tie in this bufines. 
 
 Reg. Why fhould fhc write to eJmttidl 
 Might not you ttanfport her purpofes by vrdrd ? Belike, 
 Some thing*, I knovv not what. lie loue thee much 
 Let me vnfeale the Letter. 
 
 Stt*. Madam.I hd rather 
 
 Art . I know your Lady do's not loue her Husband, 
 I am ?ure of that : and at her late being heere. 
 She ur ftrange EUads, and moft fpeaklng lookea 
 To Noble E4W. I know you are of her boiome. 
 
 Stew. I.Madam? 
 
 Rfg. 1 fpeake in vndetftanding ; Vwe : J know't. 
 Therefore I do aduifeyou take this note t 
 My Lord is dead : Edmmd, end I haue talk'd, 
 And more conuenient is he for my hand 
 Then for your Ladies : You may gather more : 
 If you do finde him, pray you giqe him thist 
 And when your Mifths heares thus much from you, 
 I pray dcftre her call her wifedome to her, 
 So fare you well : 
 
 If you do chance to heare of that blinde Traitor, 
 Preferment faU on him, that cuts him off. 
 
 Si n>. Would I could meet Madam, I (hould the w 
 What party 1 do follow. 
 
 Reg. FarcthceweJl f*e*t 
 
 Scena Qrinta. 
 
 Enter GteHctfltr, <md FJttr. 
 
 ClM. When (hall I tome to th'top of that fame hill ? 
 
 fdg. You do climbe vp it now. Look now we ubor. 
 
 Ob*. Me thinlces the ground it eeuen. 
 
 EJf. Horrible fieepc. 
 Herke t do you heare the Sea / 
 
 g'ta. No truly. 
 
 Ldg. Why then your other Senfes grow ioiprrfcS 
 By your eyes anguilh. 
 
 Git*. So may it tfe indeed. 
 Me thinkes thy toyce it alter'dj and thou fpeakft 
 I n better phrafc, and matter then tbou didtt. 
 
 jg. Y'aremuchdeceiu'd :Innothiogam Icharg'd 
 But in toy Garments. 
 
 ClM. Me thinkes y'are better fpoken. 
 
 tfa. Come on Sir, 
 
 Hecrc'i the place : (land ft ill how fearefull 
 And dizie 'tis, to caft ones eyes fo low, 
 The Crowes and Choughes. that wing the midway ayre 
 Shew fcarfe fo groflf as Beetle*. Halfe way downe 
 Hangs one that gathers Sampire : dreadfull Trade: 
 Me thinkes he (eemesno bigger then his head. 
 The Fifhrrmen, that walk'd vpon the beach 
 Appeare like Mice : and yond (all Anchoring Barke, 
 Dtminifh d to her Cocke : her Cocke t a Buoy 
 Almoft too fmali for fight. The murmuring Surge, 
 That on th'vnnumbred idle Pebble chafes 
 Cannot be heard fo high. He looke no more, 
 Leaft my bra me turne, and the deficient fight 
 Topple downc headlong. 
 
 C.'fu Set me where you rt and. 
 
 Edg. Giue me your hand.- 
 You are now within foote of th'extreme Verge : 
 For all beneath the Mo one would I not leape vprighr. 
 
 Clau. Let go my hand. 
 Heere Friend's another purfc : in it, * Iew!l 
 Well worth a poore mans taking. Fayries, and Gods 
 Profper it with thee. Go thou further off, 
 Bid me farewell, and let me heare thee going. 
 
 dg. Now fare ye weH, good Sir. 
 
 GtoM. With all my heart. 
 
 <t>. Why I do criflerhu* with his difpaire, 
 Is done to cure it. 
 
 Git*. O you mighty Gods'. 
 This world I do rtnounee^nd in year fights 
 
202 
 
 *n**e patiently my gwa? ^ffii&ioo off 
 J 1 could beare it longer, sod nor fall 
 * quarrell with your great oppofelefle wllle, 
 My fuufl*. arid loathed part of Nature fl-.ould 
 Burnt it felfe our. tfffjg* ljuc, O blefle turn > 
 Now Fellow, fare thes well. 
 
 Edg. Gone Sir, farewell : 
 And yet I know not how conceit may rob 
 The Trcafury of lire, when life it felfe 
 Yceldi to the Theft. Had he bin where he thought, 
 By this hid thought bin paft. A 1 iue ; or dead? 
 Hoa,you Sir ; Friend, heare you Sir, (pcake : 
 Thus might be paffe indeed : yet he reuiues. 
 What ate you Sir ? 
 
 Glut. Away.andletmedye. 
 
 . Had'ft thou beene ought 
 Btft Goremore, Feathers, Ayre, 
 (So many fathome downe precipitating) 
 Thou'dft fhiuer'd like an Egge : but thou oVA breath: 
 Haft heauy fobftance, blced'ft not, fpeak'ft.art found. 
 Ten Marts at each, make oct the altitude 
 Which thou haft perpendicularly fell, 
 Thy life's Myracle. Speakeyetagaine* 
 
 gtm. Buthauelfalne.orno/ 
 
 SJ&. From the dread Soronetof this Chalkie Bourne 
 Looks ?p a height, the fhrill-gorg'd LT ke Co farre 
 Cannot be fecnc, or heard : Do but looke rp, 
 
 Glo*. AUckc.Ihauenoeyes: 
 It wretchedaeifc depriu'd that benefit 
 To end it fclfc by death ? Twas yet (brae comfor 
 When mifery could begaile the Tyrsnrs rage, 
 Ar,d ftuft rate hit proud will. 
 
 aV. Giue roe your arme. 
 Vp, fo : How it't f Feelc you your Leggci? You ftind. 
 
 Glen. Too well, too well. 
 
 dg. This it about all fhangcneffc, 
 Vpon the crowne o'th'Cliffc. What thing was that 
 Which parted from you ? 
 
 g/yu. A poore rnfoftunate Beggar. 
 
 idf. As 1 Rood heere below, me thought his eyes 
 Were two full Moones : he had a thoufand Nofes, 
 Homes wealk'd.and waned like the enragedea: 
 It was fomc Fiend: Therefore thou happy Father, 
 Thiokc that the cleerefi Gods, who make them Honors 
 Of men 5 Impoflibilities, bane preterued thec. 
 
 Gtott- I do remembet now > henceforth He beare 
 Affli&lon, tiH it do cry out it felfe 
 Enough, enough,aod dye. That thing you (jpeake of, 
 I tooke it for a man : often 'twould fay 
 the Fteod, the Fiend, be led me to that place. 
 
 fjigar. Beare free and pat Sent thought*. 
 
 SnttrLear. 
 
 But wSo comes heere ? 
 Thebfer fenfe wUl oe'reaceommodate 
 His Matter thus. 
 
 Lear, No, they cannot touch me for crying. lantbc 
 King himfelfe. 
 
 Jg. Otholkle-ptercing fight 1 
 
 Lear. Nature's aboue An, in that refpeft.Tber'j yor 
 Ptefle-mopey.That fellow handles his bow.like a.Crow- 
 keeper:draw axeaiCloathierc yard. Looke,' looke, a 
 Moufc: peace, peace, thispceceof toafted Cheefewiil 
 doo't. There 1 * rny Gauntlet, He proue it on a Gyam. 
 Bring up the browncBiHe*. Dwell Bowne Birds i'tfa* 
 loot. Tth'ctout : Hewgh. Giue the word. 
 
 <. Sweet Mariornm. 
 
 Lea-. Parts. 
 
 Gtou. I know that voice. 
 
 tear. Ha J Coeeritt with a white beard ? They flattefd 
 me like a Dogge, and told mee 1 hd the white hayces In 
 my Bard, ere the blacke ones were there. To fay i, and 
 no, to euery thing that I bid : I,and no too.was no good 
 Oiuinity. WhentherainecMnetowetmeonce, and the 
 winde to make me chatter: when the Thunder would 001 
 peace at my bid<iing,there I found 'em,theie J fmelt 'em 
 out. Gotoo.theyarrnotmeno'cheirwordi; they told 
 me, I was euery thing t Tit a Lye, I am not Agu-proofe. 
 
 Glete. The tricke of that toyce, I do well remember . 
 Is't not the King? 
 
 Lear. I, euery inch a King. 
 When I do flare, fee how the SubieA quakes. 
 I pardon that mans life. What wat thy caufe ? 
 Adultery ? thou (hale not dye : dye for Adultery ? 
 No, the Wren goes too't, and thf fmall gilded Fry 
 Do's letcher in my fight. Let Copulation thriue : 
 For Glouflers baitard Son was binder to his Father, 
 Then my Daughters got'tweene, the hwfull (heet$. 
 Too't Luxury pell-mell, for HickeSouldiers. 
 Behold yondnmpring Dame, whofc face betwerne her 
 Forkts preGgesSnow; that minces Vtrue.-r do's (hake 
 the head to heare of pleafurej name. The Fitchew, not 
 thcfoyled Horfegoes too't with a more notoui appe- 
 tite Downe from the waftethey areCentaurei, though 
 Women all aboue: but to the Girdle do the Gods inhe 
 rit, beneath is all the Fiend*.- There's hejl, there'* darke- 
 n .there is the folphurourpit; burning, folding ftench, 
 confumpnon: Fye,fie, fie; pah, pah : Giue me in Ounce 
 of Ciuet ; good Apothecary fweetea my icamaginatioa: 
 There's money for thee. 
 
 Clou. O let me kifle that hand. 
 
 Lear. Let roe wipe it fuft, 
 It fmclles of Mortality. 
 
 Ctou. O ruin'd peece of Nature, thu great vf orld 
 Shall fo weare out to naught. 
 Do'ft tbou know me ? 
 
 Leaf. I remember thine eyes well enough: dofi thoa 
 fqumy at me ? Np, doe thy worft bl inde Cup id, lie net 
 lout. Read? tbou this challenge, tnarke but the penning 
 ofit 
 
 Glon. Were all thy Letters Sunnes, I could not fee 
 
 Edg. I would not take this from report, 
 ft is, and my heart breakes at it. 
 
 Lear. Read. 
 
 Glen. What wkh the Cafe of eye. ? 
 
 Lear. Oh h, are you there with me ? No eies in your 
 head, nor no mony in your purfe ? Your eves arc in a hea 
 uy cafe, your purfe in a light, yet you fee how this world 
 goes. 
 
 Clou. I fee it feelingly. 
 
 Ltar. What, art mad? A man may fee how this world 
 goes, with no eyes. Looke with thine eares : See bow 
 yondlufliceraties vponyond Cmple tbecfe. Heatke in 
 thine care: Change places, and handy-dandy, which is 
 ihelufrice.whichisthetheefei THouhaft iccoc a Far- 
 mers dogge barke at a Beggar r 
 
 gtm. I Sir. 
 
 Lear. And the Creature run from the Cur: there thoa 
 might'ft behold the great image of Authoring, a Dogg's 
 obey'd in Office. Thou, Rafcall Bdle,hold thy bloody 
 hand : why doft thou laflithat Whore ? Strip thy owne 
 bieke, thou hctly lufts to *fe her in that kind, for which 
 thou whip'ft her. The Vfurer bangs t be Couencr. Th- 
 
 rougb 
 
tough tatter'd cloaxhes gf tat Vices do appcarc : Robes, 
 and Fuir'd gowncs htde all. Place finncs with Gold, and 
 re ftrong Lance of lufticr.hunlefle brcakes : Arm* it in 
 aggct, * Pigmies ftiaw do' pierce it. None do' offend, 
 nont.I fay none, He able 'emj take that of me my Friend, 
 who hauethe power to feale th'jcctiOnt lips. Gee ihee 
 [laiTc-eyes. and like a fcuruy Politician, ferae to fee the 
 rungs thou doft not. Now.now.Dow.now.pulloffmy 
 ioortf : harder, hardrr. To. 
 ^g. O matter, and impcrtroeruy rntxt, 
 tafon in Madnertc. 
 
 Lear. 1 f thoo wilt weepe my Fortu nes , take my eyes, 
 know thee well enough, thy name i Gloufler i 
 Thog mufl benatiem ; we cam* crying hither i 
 !~hou Vnow'rf, the ficrt iime that we fmell the Ayre 
 We wawle,and cry. 1 will preach to thee : Marke. 
 Glo*. AUcke,alacketheday. 
 Lear. When we are borne, wecry that we are come 
 To ihi great flage of Foolei . Thi a good blockei 
 It were a delicate ftmagem to fhoo 
 A Troopeof Horfe with Feh : lie DO ft in proofe, 
 And when \ haue ftolne vpon thefe Son in Lawes, 
 Then kill, kill, kill, kill kill, kill. 
 
 Enter a Gentleman. 
 Cent. Oh heere he is Jay band '/pen him, Sir, 
 
 Your rooft deere Daoehtet 
 
 Lear. No refcue? What, a. Prifoner? I am euen 
 The Narurall Foolc of Fortune. Vfe me well, 
 You (hall hawe ranfome. Let mebaue Suigcons, 
 I am cut to'th'Braines. 
 
 Ge-*t. You fliall haue any thing. 
 Lear. No Seconds ? Ail my fetter* 
 Why, this would make a man, a man of Salt 
 To vfchu eyes for Garden water-pots. I wil die brauely, 
 Like a fmugge Bndegroome. What ? I will be foutall ! 
 Come.come. I am a King.Maflers, know you that ? 
 qtat. Yoa are a Royal! one and we obey you. 
 Lear. Then t here's Jife in 't. Come.andyougetit, 
 You (halt get it by running : Sa, fa.fa.fa. Exit. 
 
 (Soot. A fight mod piuirull in the meancft wretch, 
 PaAfpeakmgofinaKmg. Thou hart a Daughter 
 Who rcdeetncs Nature from the general! coife 
 Which twaine haue brought her to. 
 EJg. Halle gentle Sir. 
 Ctni. Sir,fpeed you : w hat's your will ? 
 dg. Do you heare ought (Sir)of a Bartefl toward. 
 Cent. Moftfure. and vulgar: 
 Euery one hearts that, which can diftinguiftt found. 
 
 Edg . Bm by your favour : 
 How neere's the other Army ? 
 
 Cent. Neerend on fpeedy foot i the malne dcfc ry 
 Stands on thehourely thought. 
 jfe. 1 thanke you Sir, that's alt, 
 Go*. Though that the Queen on fpccial caofe k here 
 HetArmyismou'don. x*. 
 
 dg. I thanke you Sir 
 
 G/P* . You euer gentle Gods, take my breath from me. 
 Let not my worfer Spirit tempi me againe 
 To dye before youpleafe. 
 tig. Well pray you Father. 
 Clan Now good fir .what are you ? 
 eVf.A moft poore msn.rnide tame to Fortunes blows 
 Who, by the Art of knowne^nd feeling forrowe% 
 Am prcgnani to good pitty. Giuemeycurhand, 
 He leade you to tome biding . 
 Ghm. Hesttie thanhes -. 
 
 rh boontie, and the bentzon of Kttaen 
 To boot, and boot. 
 
 Enter SttvortL 
 
 Stew. Aproc)aim'dpme.mofthppie 
 That eyelcfle head of thine, was firfifram'd fle(h 
 To raife my fouune*. Thou old, vnhappy Trsitor 
 Breefely rhy felfe remember the Sword i, out 
 That muft deftroy ihee, 
 
 GUm. Now let thy friendly hand 
 Pu: ftrength enough too't. 
 
 $tt. Wherefore, bold Peam, 
 !>nr'fl thoo fupport a publiOi'd Traitor ? Hence, 
 Lenfl that ih'mfcaion of his fortune take, 
 Like hold on thee. Letgohliarme. 
 
 Edg. Chill not ! go Zir, 
 Without vurther 'cafion. 
 
 Strv. LctgoSlaue t orthoodyY). 
 EJf. Good Gentleman goe your gate, and ktpourt 
 volkepefle: and'chud hVbin rwaggerd out of my life, 
 'twould not ha'binzo long as 'tis, by a votinight. Nay, 
 coinenot neereth'old man : keepeout che vor'ye, or ice 
 try whither youi Coftard, or my fiailow be the harder; 
 chill be pfoine with you. 
 Stew. Out Dunghill. 
 
 EJg . Chill picke your teeth Zir : come,no matter voT 
 your toynvs. 
 
 5r w . Slaue thou hafl flaine me. Villain.take my purfc ; 
 ifeuet thott wilt thriue, bury mybodie, 
 And gine the Letters which thou find'ft about me, 
 To ^wwJEarleofGlouner:feckehimout 
 VpootbeEnglifhpany. Oh vnnntely death, death* 
 fjg. I know ihee well. A fecoicemble VUlaine, 
 As duteous to the vices of thy M iftns, 
 As badnofle would defue. 
 
 What, is he dead? 
 SityoudowfK Father : reft you. 
 Let's fee thefe Pockets j the Loiters that he fpeakes of 
 May b* my Friends : bee's dead ; I am onely forry 
 He had no other Deachfman. Lee vs fee : 
 Leaue gentle waxe, and manners . blame vs not 
 To know our enemies mindes, we np their hearts, 
 Their Papers is more lawful) . 
 
 T(e<uls , he Letter. 
 
 F Etcur rectprofaU vowa be remetnbred. Ton bane mante 
 L opportunities tocat ktmtfi : if your wll went 
 tlactviUbtfnutfrUycgefd. There u rot b^Jant. ifhce 
 return* the Conqueror, ihenamltht Prtfmer^/id bts bedjnj 
 Gadtjrvm ike lotubsd warmth whereof ^ d&aur me t 
 
 nate Serutux . GoocrUL 
 OhindinguiOi'd (pace of Womans will, 
 A plot vpon her venuous Husbands life, 
 And the exchange my Brother : heere in the fands 
 Thee lie rake vp. the pofte vnfanftfied 
 Of munheroas Let chers : and in the mature time, 
 With this vogracious paper ftrike the fight 
 Of the dcath-prichs'd Duke : for him 'ru well, 
 Tbat of thv death, and bufinefle. 1 n tdl. 
 
 Clou. ThcKkigismad: 
 How ftiffe is my vilde fenfe 
 That I ftand vp, and haaein^nio as feeling 
 Of my4wge Sorrowes ? Better I wete <Hftract 
 So ftjould my thoughts be feun'd from my greefes, 
 
 Drum oftrre off. 
 
 And woei.by wrong imapnations loA 
 
TbeTrage&e ofKjngLear 
 
 The knowledge of themfelues 
 EJf. Giue cm.- your hand.- 
 Farre off methink I hear* the beaten Drumme. 
 Come Faiher.Ue beftow you with a Friend. 
 
 Scxna Septtma. 
 
 Car. O thoa good Knt % 
 How fhall I liue and works 
 To match thy goodneflc ? 
 Mylifewillbetooftrort, 
 And euerymeafure faileme. 
 
 KM. To be acknowledg'd Madam is ore. pai'd , 
 AJl my reports go with the modcft truth, 
 Nor more, not clipi.but fo. 
 
 Cor. Be better futted, 
 
 Thefe weedes atememories of thofe worfer hourei 
 \ prythee put them off. 
 
 Ktitt. Pardon dene Madam, 
 Yet to be knowne (bortcns my made intent, 
 My boooe I make is,that you know oie not, 
 Till tune, and I,thinkc meet. 
 
 Car. Then be't Co my good Lord - 
 How do's the King/ 
 
 G*a. Madam fleepes Bill. 
 
 Car. Oyoa kind Gods! 
 Cure this great breach in bit abufed Nature. 
 TbVntun'd and isrnng fenfes.O winde vp, 
 Of chischiidc-changec! Father. 
 
 Cent. SopleafcyourMaiefty, 
 That we may wake the Kiflg, he hath flept long ? 
 
 Cor. Be goocrn'd by yonr knowledge.and proceede 
 IthTway of your owne will : U he array d ? 
 
 Enter Ltar ai A ch&rt earned bj Sermvat 
 
 Ceat. IMadam-.iniheheauineffcoffleepe, 
 We put fre/h garments on him. 
 Be by good Madam when we do awake him, 
 I doubt of his Temperance. 
 
 Cor . O my deere Father ,reftauracian hang 
 Thy medicine on my lippes,and let this kiflc 
 Repaire thofe violent harmes.that my two Sifters 
 Haue tn thy Reuerence made. 
 
 Kent. Kind and deere Pnnceffe. 
 
 Car. Had you not bin their Father, ihefe white flakes 
 Did challenge pitty of them. Was this a face 
 To be cppos'd againft the Urrlng windes? 
 Mine Enemies dog ge, though be had bit me. 
 Should haue Rood that night sgainft my fire. 
 Andwas't tbou faine (poore Father) 
 To houell thee with Swineand Rogues fotlome, 
 In fhort ,and mufty ftrawi" Alacke, alacke, 
 Tis wonder that thy life and wiu t atonce 
 Had not concluded til- He vake*,fpeake to him. 
 
 Gt*. Madam do you. 'tis fitteft. 
 
 Cor. How doe* my Roy all Lord r 
 H ow fares y out M aiefty ? 
 
 Letir. You dome wrong co take me ouro'th'graue, 
 Thou art a Soule in bliue.but I am bound 
 
 wbeele of firc.that mine w 
 Do fcal'd Jikc molten Lead, 
 Car. SMo you know me ? 
 L*ar. You are a ,'pirit I know.whcre did you dye > 
 Car. Stil!,ftili,farrcwid. 
 
 G*>, He's fcarfe awake, 
 !t him alone a while. 
 JU-r- Where haue 1 bin^ 
 Where am I ? Faire day light ? 
 
 mightily abus'd; I ihould eu'a dye with pitty 
 To feeanothci thus. 1 know not what to fay .- 
 I will not fweare thefe are my hands: let's fee. 
 
 fcele this pin pricke,would I wereaffur'd 
 Of my condition. 
 
 Cr. OlookevponmeSir, 
 And hold your hand in benediction o're me, 
 You mult not kneele. 
 
 Lgtcr. Pray do not mockemei 
 I am a very fooliflj fond old man, 
 Foorefcot c and vp ward, 
 Not an houre more,nor leffe: 
 And to deale plainely, 
 i feare I am not in my perfect, mind. 
 Me thinkes I (honld know you.and know this man, 
 Yet I am doobttuli : For I am mainely ignorast 
 What place this is:and all the skill I haue 
 Remembers not thefe garmenu : nor I know noc 
 Where I did lodge laft night. Do not laugh at roc, 
 For(as 1 am a man)( t hi nke this Lady 
 Tobemycbildef<rr4&. 
 
 Ccr. And fo I am : I ao>. 
 
 Lt*r. 6e y our teares w f 
 Yes faith : 1 pray weepenot, 
 If you hauepoyfon for me,I will drinkeit: 
 I koow you do not loue me, for your Sifters 
 Haue (as I do remember) done me wrong . 
 You haue fome caufe,they haue run. 
 
 Cr. No caufe,no caufe. 
 
 LIMT. Ami in France? 
 
 Kent, rn your owne kingdotue Sir. 
 
 Lffr. Do not abdfe me. 
 
 Gent. Be comforted good Marlim,the great rage 
 You fee is kill'ci in hinvdefire him to go in. 
 Trouble him no more till further fetling. 
 
 Car. W lit pleafe your H ighoefle walke ? 
 
 Lear. Youmuftbearewiihme: 
 Pray yew oow forget.and forgiue, 
 1 am old and foolifh. Ex 
 
 jfihts Qut 
 
 utntiu. Scena Trinia. 
 
 Eav *itl Drtanm 
 
 "Baft. Know of the Duke ifhi laA purpofe hold, 
 Or whether fince he is aduis'd by ought 
 To change the courf.he's full of alteration, 
 And felfereprouing.bringhitconftant pleaOtrc 
 
 Reg. Our Sifters man iseertalneJf mlfcarried. 
 
 B&. Tis to be doubted Madam. 
 
 X* New (Weet Lord. 
 
30 6 
 
 TbeTrazcttie ofKjngLear. 
 
 You know the g oodnette I Intend tpon you i 
 Tell me but truiy.but then fpeake the truth, 
 Do you not loue my Sifter ? 
 
 "Haft. In honour'd Loue. 
 
 teg. Bit baue you ncuer found my Broiheii way, 
 To the fore-tended pUcc? 
 
 Rtft. No by mine honour.Madam. 
 
 \! I never (hall endure ber,deere my Lord 
 Be not familiar with hrr . 
 
 Tuft. Fearenot.fhe and the Doke her husband- 
 
 im* with D 
 
 Alt. Our very lowing Sifter .well be-met: 
 Sit,thisl heard.the Kmg is come to hu Daughter 
 With othen, whom the rigour of our State 
 Forc'd CO cry out. 
 
 Rc ga . Why it thl$ reafond? 
 
 Ge*r Cotnbine.rogether'gainfttheEnemie: 
 For theft domeft icke and particvrlar broilei , 
 Arc not the quelhon hccre. 
 
 Alb. Let's then determine With th 'ancient of wane 
 On our proceeding. 
 
 ^ Sifter youle go with v ? 
 
 Con. No. 
 
 lift. Tii moft coouenient,pray go with vs. 
 G$* Ohho.IknowtheRiddle.Iw.llgoe. 
 
 Bxnni fab s* Arm*,. 
 
 lotfr iJigtr 
 
 fjf. If ere yoar Grace had (pecch with manfopoore, 
 Heve me one word. 
 
 AA lleouertakcyou/pcake. 
 
 dg. Before you fight the Battaile,ope this Letter: 
 If you haue vidory.lci the Trumpet found 
 For him that brought it twmched though Ifeeme, 
 I can produce a Cbampion,that will prouc 
 What II auouchcd there. If you mifcarry , 
 Yocr bafinefTe of the world hath fo an end, 
 And machination ccafet. Fonune louci you. 
 
 tX/i. Sty till 1 haue read the Letter. 
 
 Ug. I was forbid it: 
 
 When time fall fenie^ct but ihe Herald cry, 
 And I ie appeare a game. Extt. 
 
 AH. Why ftrctheeweil.l will o'reJooke thy paper 
 
 S^f. The Enemy's in view.draw vp your powers, 
 Hecrc ttthe gucfTe of their true firength and Forces, 
 By dilltgent difcouene.but your haa 
 Isnowtrrg'donyou. 
 
 A'J>. We will greet the time r*. 
 
 3^f . To both ihefe Sifters haue I fworne my louc.- 
 Each iealoos of the other ,u the flung 
 Are of che Adder. Which of them (hall I take ? 
 Both ? One / Or neither 7 Neither can be entoy'd 
 If both renuinc iliue : To take the Widdow. 
 Extfpcrtes,mak ts mad her Sifter Ctmntt^ 
 And hardly fhall I carry out my flde, 
 Her husband being alioe. Now Ihen.vreel fe 
 His countenance for the Battaile, which being donr, 
 Let her vrho would be rid of him,cfeui(c 
 His fpcedy taking off. As for themercie 
 Which he intends to Ltsr and to Corbfui, 
 The Baitaik done,nd they within out power, 
 
 Shall neuct fee his pardon : for my Rate, 
 Stands on me to defend^io't tdTfcoate. 
 
 Exit 
 
 Scena Secunda. 
 
 AUram wit hn . Enttr with Dritfimie ami Ctlturi t Ltar t 
 
 Enter dgar,M4Glfie.: 
 
 Edg. Heere Fther,tkethe<riadow of this Tree 
 For your good hoaft : pray that the right may tbriue : 
 Ifeuer I jeiurncto youagame, 
 lie bring you comfort. 
 
 GU. Gracf go with you Sir. nt. 
 
 Alaarum and Rrtrett wsthm. 
 ffter Edgir. 
 
 Eg&tr. Away old man.giue me thy hand.away : 
 King Ltar hath loft,he and his Daughter tane, 
 Giue me thy hand .- Come on, 
 
 Glo. "No furthei Sir, a man may rot cuenheere. 
 
 Edg. What in ill thoughts againe t 
 Men muft endure 
 
 Theit going hence,euen as their comming hither, 
 RipeneiTe is all come on. 
 
 Glo. And that's true too. Extmt. 
 
 Scena T^ertia. 
 
 Enter in canpieft wah Dnnn gd Calevri 
 
 B*ft. Some Officers take them away: good guard, 
 Vatili their greater plcafucenh.-ftbe kaowne 
 That are to cenfut c them. 
 
 r#r. We arc not the fiift, 
 
 Who with beft meaning hiue incurrM the worfl : 
 For thee oppreficd King I am caft downe, 
 My felfe could elfe out-rrovne falie Fortunes frowne. 
 SbalJ we not fee thefeDaughteis.and thefc Sifters? 
 Litter. No,no, no.no : come let's away to pnion, 
 We two alone will fmg like Birds iWCage .- 
 When thou doft askc me bleffing.lle kneele downe 
 And ake of thee forgiuencfie : So wee'l liuc, 
 And pray,and fing.and tell old tales,and laugh 
 At gilded Butterflies : and hecre (poore Rogues) 
 Talke of Court newet,and wce'l t a Ike with them coo, 
 Who loofet.and who wins'; who's :n, who's our; 
 And take rpon's the myftery of things, 
 A if we were Gods fpiej : And v<ce*l weare out 
 In a wall'd phfon.packi and feds of great ones* 
 Tht ebbe and flow by th"MooDC. 
 
 a/f. Take them away. 
 
 Lx. Vpon fuch facriBcn my CmUi*, 
 The Gods themfelun throw Incenfe. 
 Haue ] caught thee? 
 
 He that parts vj , fhall bring Brand from Ktauen, 
 And fire vs hence.like Foxesc wipe thine eyes. 
 The good yearn ihalldcuonretheniinefh tnd felt, 
 
 Enr 
 
Ere they (hail make vs weepe ? 
 
 Week fee 'm ftaWd firft i com. /. 
 
 #*/?. Come hither Captaine.hesrke. 
 Take ihou chisnote,go follow ch>:m to prifon, 
 One ftcp Ihaue aduaircM thee.if thou do'ft 
 As this inftru&i thee,thou doft make thy way 
 To Noble Fortunes : know thou this.that men 
 Are as the time i$j to be tender minded 
 Do's not become & Sv/ord^hy great imploy mnc 
 Will not bears queftiomeither fay thou'lt do't, 
 Or thriue by other meanes. 
 
 Copt. He do't rny Lord. 
 
 Baft. About it.and write happy .when tr/hafl done, 
 Msrke I fay inStantly.and carry it fo 
 As I haue fei it downe. Exit Caftairx. 
 
 Fburijh. Enter Alb<viy > GtneriIl,Regm t $oldiert. 
 
 Alb. Sir,you haue (hew'd to day your valiant flraine 
 And Fonune led you well : you haue the Captiues 
 Who were the oppofites of thii day cs ftrifc: 
 ! do require them of you fo to vie them, 
 As we mat! find their meritc^and our fafcty 
 May equally determine. 
 
 S<$. Sir,I thought it fit, 
 
 To fend the old and miserable King to feme retention, 
 Whofe age had Charmes .*n it,whofe Title mote, 
 To plucke the common bofome on his fide, 
 And turne our impreiiJUuncej in our eies 
 Which do command them. With him X fent ihe Queen: 
 My resfon all the ismc.and they are ready 
 To morrow.or at further fpace^t'appesre 
 Where you (hall hold your SeSion. 
 
 Alt. Sir.by your patience, 
 I hold you but a fubicd of this Warre, 
 Not a* a Brother. 
 
 Reg, That's is we lift to grace him, 
 Mc:hinkes our plesfure might haue bin demanded 
 Ere you hid fpoke fo farre. He led our Power*, 
 Bore the Commiffi on ofmy place and perfon, 
 The which immediacie may well ftand vp, 
 And call it fclfe your Brother. 
 
 . Not fo hot : 
 In his owne grace he doth exalt himfelfe, 
 More then in your addition. 
 
 Reg. In my rights, 
 By me inucfted,be compeetes the beft. 
 
 Alb . That wece the moft, if he fhouid husband you. 
 
 R?g. leflerj do oft proue Prophet*. * 
 
 Con. Hoia,boia, 
 That eye that told you fo.took'dbuca fqulnt. 
 
 Rtg*. Lady I am not well.elfe I fhouid enfwerc 
 From a full Bowing ftomack. General!, 
 Takcthou my Souldiers.prifonersjpatrimony, 
 Difpofe of them, of me.the walls is thine: 
 Witnefle the world, that I create tbee heere 
 MyLord.andMafter. 
 
 Gon. Meane you to enioy him ? 
 
 Alb. The let atone lies not in your good will. 
 
 8*ft. Nor in thine Lord. 
 
 jitb. Ha!te-bloodedfel!ow,y. 
 
 Sitf. Let the Druoi ftrike.and proue my title thine. 
 
 Ato. Stay yct.heare reafon : Edmmtd,\ arreft shee 
 ?neap"i!sll Ttcafonjand in thy arreft, 
 Phis guildcd Serpent : for your claime fairc Sifters, 
 " bate tt in :hs mtereft of my wife, 
 
 Tis fhe is fub-conrraficd to this Lord, 
 And I her husband contradict your Banes. 
 If you will marry,make your loue* to me, 
 MyUdyisbcfpoke. 
 
 CM. Anenterlude. 
 
 Alb. Thou art armed Gbfter, 
 Let the Trmpet found : 
 If none appeare to proue vpon thy perfon. 
 Thy heynous/nanifeft, and many Treafons, 
 There is my pledge : He make it on thy heart 
 Ere I tafte bread,thoii an In nothing leffe 
 Then I baue heere proclaimed thee. 
 
 Mfg. Sicke,O ficke. 
 
 Cm. If not, lie neretrufi medicine. 
 
 "Baft. There's my exchange.what in ihe world hes 
 That names me Traitor, villain-like he lies, 
 Call by the Trumpet: he that dares approach; 
 Or. him,on you, who not, I will maintaine 
 My truth and honor firmely. 
 
 Enter a Herald. 
 
 Alb. AHeraW,ho. 
 
 Truft to thy fingl* vertoe/or thy Souldim 
 All levied in my name,haue in my name 
 Tooke their difcharge. 
 
 Reran. My (kkneffe growes vpon me. 
 Alb, She is not well,conuey her to my Tent* 
 Come hither Hcrald^et the Trumper found, 
 And read out this. 
 
 Htrildrud*. 
 
 F any man pf Calais or Jtgrtt, within the lift i if the Ar- 
 
 my t willmaitttaiae vpt* Sdmutd, fvppofed Lnrle efClofter. 
 
 that bt it a manifold Traitor, let him appe art by tht thrrd 
 
 feundtf the Trumpet :btn fold in budefmce, I Tntmpei- 
 
 Her. Againe. a Tnunftt. 
 
 Her, Againe. J Tnnptt. 
 
 Trumpet ai/wtrj mtbm. 
 
 later Edgar armed. 
 
 Alb. Aske him his purpofc5,why he appearc* 
 Vpon this Call othTrtimpec. 
 
 Her. What are you? 
 
 Your name, your quality,and why you anfWer 
 Thisprefent Summonsf 
 
 Sdg. Know my name is loft 
 By Treafons tooth : bare-gnawne^ind Canker-bit, 
 Yet am I Noble as the Aduerfary. 
 I come to cope. 
 
 **lb. Which is that Aduerfary? 
 
 tdg. What's he that fpeakes for EdmmdEult of Glo. 
 
 '*#. Himfelfe^what faifl thou to him * (Ret f 
 
 Edg. Draw thy Sword. 
 That if my fpecch offend aNoble heart, 
 Thy armemay do thee Iuftice,hcere is mine : 
 Behold it is my priuiledge, 
 The priuiledge of mine Honours, 
 My oathand my profe<Tion. I prote ft, 
 Maugre thy (rrengthjplatejyouth.and emifKnee, 
 Defpife thy viftor-Sword.and fite new Fortune, 
 Thy valor,and thy hcart.thou art a Traitor i 
 Falfe to thyGods.thy Brother,and thy Father, 
 Confnirant 'gainft this high illuftrrous Prince, 
 And from th'extremeft vpward of thy head. 
 To the difcent a t id duft bslo w t?jy foote, 
 
 ff . 
 
moftToad-fpotted Traitor. Say thou no, 
 Thii Sword.this arme.and my bcft fpirits ate bent 
 To p roue vpon thy heart, whereto I fpeake, 
 Thou Ijeft. 
 
 Tajl. Inwifedomelfhouldaskethyname, 
 But (ine thy out -fide lookes fo ftire and Warlike, 
 And chat thy tongue(fome fay) of breeding breathe*, 
 What ffe,and nicely I might well delay, 
 By rule of Knight-hood,! difdaineand fpurnr- 
 Backedo I toflc thefeTreafonstothy head. 
 With the hell-hated Lye,ore-whelfnethy heart, 
 Which for they yet gUace by.and fear el y bruife, 
 Thii Sword of mine (hall giue them inftant way, 
 "Where they (hill reft for euer. Trumpet* fpc-ake. 
 
 Alb. Sauehim.fauehim. Alartmu. Tights. 
 
 Gn. Thii it pra<3ifc Clofter. 
 Bf th'Uw of Warre.ihou waft not bound to anfwtr 
 An vnknowne oppofite.thou art not vaoquifh'd, 
 But co7.end,and beguild. 
 
 Alb. Shut your mouiHDame, 
 Or wicli this paper (halll flop it : hold Sir, 
 Thou worfc then any name.reade thine owne euill : 
 No cearmgLady.l perceiueyou know it. 
 
 Con. Say if 1 do t the Laws: are mine not thine, 
 Who can arignemefor't ? Exit. 
 
 Alb. Moft monftrous ! O.know'ft thou this paper? 
 
 'Baft. Atkemenot what 1 know. 
 
 Alb. Go after her.fhe'i defperate.gouerne her. 
 
 "Baft. What you hauecbarg'd me with, 
 Thjthsueldont, 
 
 And morc.much more.the time will bring it our. 
 'Tii p jft.and fo am 1 . But what art thou 
 That haft thu Fortune on me? Ifihou'ttNoblc. 
 Idoforgiuc thce. 
 
 Edg. Let's exchange charity: 
 I am no lefle in blood then thou art Edm#d, 
 If more, the more tb haft wrone'd me. 
 My name is Edg*r nd thypatncu Sonne, 
 The Gods are tuft.and of our pleafant vices 
 Make inflrumentJ to plague vs: 
 The darke and vinous place where ihee he got 
 Coflhimhiseyet. 
 
 Ttyi. Th'haftfpokenright/tiitrue, 
 The Wheele it come full circle.l am heere. 
 
 Alb. Me thought thy r cry gate did prophefie 
 ARoyall Noblencrte : I muft embrace thee, 
 Let forrow fpht my heart.ifeuer 1 
 Did hate thee.or thy Father. 
 
 %. Worthy Prince I koow't. 
 
 Alb. Where haye you hid your fclfe ? 
 How haue you knownc the mifcries of your Father? 
 
 FJg. By nurfing there i^y Lord. Lift a breefetale, 
 And when 'tit told,O that my heart would burft. 
 The bloody proclamation to efcape 
 That follow'd me foteere,(O our liuet fweetnefle, 
 Tliat we the paine of death would hourely dye, 
 Ratherthen die at once)taught me to Chift 
 Into a mid -mans rags.t'aflume a femblance 
 That very Dogges difdain'd : and in this habit 
 Met 1 my Father with his bleeding Rings , 
 Their precious Stonei new loft.-becaine hi j guide, 
 Ltd him.begg'd for hirrsfau'd him from dilpairc. 
 Neuer(Ofaatt)reue>rd my fclfe vntohim, 
 Vmill foo.e halfe hoare paft when I was armM, 
 Not fine, though hoping of this good fuccefTc, 
 1 sk'd his ble(f,ng,and from ftrft to laft 
 
 Told him our pilgrimage. But hitBaw'dKean 
 ( Alacke too weake the conflict to fupport) 
 Twixt two extremes of pafl~ton,ioy and greefe, 
 Burft froilingly. 
 
 "3*n. This fpeech of yours hath moi/d me, 
 And (ball perchance do good.but fpeake you on, 
 You looke as you had fomcthing mare to fay. 
 
 A&. If there be more,more wofull,hold it in 
 For I am almofl ready to diffoJuc. 
 Hearing of this. 
 
 Enter a Ctnt/emm. 
 
 Cat. Helpe.heipe : Ohelpe. 
 
 Ldg. Whatkindeofbelpe? 
 
 Alb. Speakeman. 
 
 tdg. What meanes thisbloody Knife ? 
 
 Gen. 'Tis hct.it fmoskes, it came euen from the heart 
 of - -O fhc's dead. 
 
 tsllb. Who dead? Speakeman. 
 
 gtn. Your Lady Sir.your Lady; and her Sifter 
 By her it poyfon'd : (he confefTes it. 
 
 Bujt. I was contracted to them both,aJl three 
 How marry in an inflant. 
 
 dg He coroei Knt, 
 
 Enter Kent. 
 Alb. Produce the bodies,be they aliue or dead; 
 
 Thii iudgement of the Heauen* that makes vs tremble. 
 Touch** vs not with pitty : O,is this be ? 
 The time will not allow the complement 
 Which very manner* vrges. 
 
 Kt*t. I am come 
 
 To bid my King and Mafler aye good night . 
 Is he not here ? 
 
 Alb. Great thing of vs forgot, 
 Speake </m/d,where'i the King f and wbereV 
 See/l thou thi obiefl Kent 1 } 
 Kent. Abcke,why thus ' 
 
 B<fi Yet<6m^ 
 The one the other poifon'd for my fake, 
 And after flew herfelfe. 
 
 Aib . Euen fo.-cooer their faces. 
 
 Baft. Ipam for life : Come good I metne todo 
 Defpightof mine owne Nature. Quickly fend, 
 (Bcbriefe in it) to'th Csftle.for my Writ 
 Is on the life of rr,and on Cordtlut : 
 Nay .fend in time. 
 
 Alt. Run,run,Orun. 
 
 Edg. To who my Lord ? Who ha't the Office \ 
 Send thy token of repreeue . 
 
 ?/?. Well thought on.takemy Sword. 
 GiueittheCaptaine. 
 
 Edg. Haft theefor thy life. 
 
 B*fl . He hath Comro.flioft from thy Wifr and me, 
 To hang Cordelia in tbe pri/on,and 
 To lay the blame vpop her owne difpaire, 
 That /he for-did her felfe. 
 
 Alt. The Gods defend het.bearebim hence awhile. 
 
 Enter Lear with Ctrdel*bu armes. 
 Lear.HowIe.howle.houle: O your are men of fton, 
 Hadlyoot tongues and fyes.U'd vfethemfo, 
 That Heaucnt vault (hould crack : (he's gone for euer. 
 I know when oe is dead.afld when one liues. 
 Sbe'l dead as earth : Lend me a Looking-glaffe, 
 
ff that her breach vrtll rruft or ftaine the ftone, 
 Why then ftliot. 
 
 Km. Is dm the promis'd end f 
 
 Edg. Or .mage of that horror. 
 
 A Fall and ceafe. 
 
 Z^r. This feather ftirs.ft* liues: ifit be To, 
 It u a chance which do's rcdecme all forrowes 
 That eoerlhauc felt. 
 
 Kent. O my good Mafler. 
 
 r4r. Prytheeaway. 
 
 <. Ti* Noble ICrwyoar Friend. 
 
 j>*r. A piagas vpon you Murderon .Traitors U, 
 I might h*ue fau'd her.now (he't gone fot euer : 
 CJffi*,Cnfc/rV.flay a little. H a : 
 Wh is't thou faift ? Her voice was euer foft , 
 Gentle.and low, an excellent thing in woman. 
 I kill'd the Slaoe that was a hanging thce. 
 
 Cent. Tis true (my Lords)be did. 
 
 Lear. Did 1 not fellow? 
 
 1 haue feene the day, with my good biting Faulchion 
 I would have made him skip : 1 am old now, 
 And thcfe fame croffes fpoile roe. W ho art yoo ? 
 Mine eyes arc not o'lh'bcft , He tell you flraight. 
 
 Kfnt . If Fonune brag of t wo,(hc lou'd aod hated, 
 One of them we behold . 
 
 L*<er. This i* dull fight, are yoo not Xort? 
 
 Kent. The fame : ^oor Seruant Ktta, 
 Where is yoor Seruant Ctutu t 
 
 Lt*r. He's a good fellow,! can teH you that, 
 Hele ftnke and quickly too.he's dead and rotten. 
 
 lent. No my good Lord, I am the very man. 
 
 Lt*r. He fee that ftraight. 
 
 Rent. That from yotu firft of difference and decay, 
 Haue foUow'd your fad flees. 
 
 JJHP. Your are welcome hither. 
 
 He*. Nor no man elfc . 
 All's chcerle{re,darke,aod deadly, 
 Your eldeft Daughters haneforc^looe themfelues, 
 Anddefperately are dead 
 
 Ltcr. 1 fo I thinke, 
 
 Alb. Heknowesoot wbatheaie5,andvainc .$ it 
 
 That we prefent vs to him. 
 
 Eter * Aftfftmnr. 
 Eig. Very bootlclfe. 
 UMtf. Ed***! is dead my Lord. 
 Ait. THit'iteutatnflehcete: 
 You Lords and Noble Fnends.know oar intent, 
 What comfort to this great decay may come. 
 Shall be appli'd. For * we wdlrefigne, 
 During the lift of this old Maiefty 
 T o hio our abfolote power, you to yoor rights, 
 With bootc,and fuch addition at your Honours 
 Haue more then merited. All Friends (hill 
 T afle the wage* of nheir ertue,and all Foes 
 The cup of their deferuings . Ofee,fee. 
 U*r AndmypooreFooIe is hang 
 Why fhouldaDog.a Horfe.a Rat haue lfe, 
 And thoo no breath at all ? Thoolt come no more, 
 Neuer,ncuer,nccr,neuer.neier. 
 Pray you vndo th> Botton. Thanke you Sir, 
 Do you ice this/ Looke on her? Look e her lips, 
 Looke there,looke there. H da. 
 
 Jg. Hefain,myLord,my Lord. 
 Kent. Bieakehfartjprytheebreake. 
 gdf. Looke vp my Lord 
 
 Kent. Vcxnothisghoft.O let him paffe.he hates him, 
 That would rpon the wracke of ihn tough world 
 Stretch him out longer. 
 Edg. He is gon indeed. 
 
 Kent. The wonder is, he hath endur'd fo long, 
 He bur vfurpt his life. 
 
 s3!b. Beare them from hence.our prefent bufineffe 
 Is gcnerall woe .- Friends of my foole, yoo rwajne, 
 Rule in this Realme,and the gor'd (rate I'uftaine. 
 
 Kent, lhauea tourney Sir^hortly togo, 
 My Maiier calls me,I muft oo< fay no. 
 
 Edg. The waight of this fad time we muft obey, 
 Sptake what we f>ele/iot what we ought to fay -. 
 The oldeft haih borne orsoft, w e that are yong, 
 ShaQ ntuet ice fo much, not hue fo long. 
 
 (( 
 
 FINIS. 
 
TbeTn%eeof Othello 
 
 THE TR AGE DIE OF 
 
 Othello, che Moore ofVcnice. 
 
 rimus. Sctena Trim*. 
 
 uer tell me,! take it much vnkindly 
 That rhou (/.^f ) who haft had my purfe, 
 A if ^ firing* were thine/hould'ft know of this. 
 Ai.Buc you'l not beareme. If cucr I did dream 
 Offucb a matter, abhorre me. 
 
 Rod*. Thoutcld'ftme, 
 Thou did'ft hold him in thy hate. 
 
 lagf. Defpifeme 
 
 Ifldonot. Three Gteai-ona of the Cittie, 
 (Inperfonall fuiteto make me hi* Lieutenant) 
 Off-capt to htm : and by the faich of roan 
 I know my price, lam worihnowotfleaplace. 
 But he (M lowing his owne pride.snd purpofo) 
 Euadcs them.wUh a bumbaft Circumliance, 
 ttombly ftutft with Epiihites of warre,- 
 Non-fuitesmy Mediator* For certes,fiies he, 
 1 huo already cbofe my Officer. And what was he > 
 For-foottsa great Arithnmician, 
 One Mtcbul Caflif, a. Ftfrentme. 
 (A Fellow almoft damn'd in a faire Wife) 
 That newer fet a Squadron in the Field, 
 Nor the deoifion of a Ban aile kno wes 
 KorethenaSpinfter. VnlrfTethe Booki(hThcoticke. 
 'Wherein the Tongued Contois can propofe 
 AsMafterly ajhe. MeerepracJe (without pre&jfe) 
 la all his Souldirrftup. But he( Sir) had iheleaiooi 
 And I ( of v horn hit eies had feene the proofe 
 At Rhodes, at Ciprus.and on others grounds 
 Chrifrcn'd,and Heathen)muftbe be-Iced,aud calm'd 
 By Debitor .sod Ct editor. TtmCoontcr.caAer, 
 He (in good time) muft his Lieutenant be, 
 And I (bkfle the marke) hit Moore(bips A undent, 
 
 Kfd. By heauen.l rather would haac bin bis hangman. 
 
 logo. Why,(here'i no remedie. 
 T the cuiffeof Scniicf; 
 Preferment goes by Letter, and atfe&ion, 
 And not by old gradation .where each fecond 
 Stood Heire to'th'fitft. Now Sir, be iodge your (clfe. 
 Whether I in any iu ft terme an A mn'd 
 To lone the Mttnt 
 
 **, I would nor follow him then. 
 Jogy. O Sir content yoo. 
 1 follow him to fcrue my nnne vpon him. 
 W cannot alt be Kaftm,nci all Martets 
 
 Cannot be truriy follow'd. You fhall mirke 
 
 Many dutious tod knee-ocokicgknaue; 
 
 That (doting on his owre obfeouious bondage) 
 
 Weares out his time.much like his Maft ers AfTe, 
 
 For naught bi Proaeoder , & when he's old Cafoeei'd. 
 
 Whip roe fuchhoneftknsuea. Othess there are 
 
 Who trym'd in Formei,nd viftges of Dune, 
 
 Keepe yet their hearts attending on thetnfeluea, 
 
 And throwing bur fliowcs of Seruicc on ineir Lordt 
 
 Doe well thtiue by them. 
 
 And when they haue Irn'd their Coatea 
 
 Doe themfeiucf Homage. 
 
 Thefe Fellowe* hiue feme foule. 
 
 And luch a one do I profeffe my fclfe. For (Sir) 
 
 It is as furc K you are Rtdango, 
 
 Were I the Moore,! would not be logo : 
 
 In following him.] follow but my felte. 
 
 Heauen is my ludge,not 1 for loue and dutie, 
 
 Bot fecming To, for my peculiar end ; 
 
 For v. hen my outward Aftion doth demonlhate 
 
 The r.sciuead.andfigur; of my heart 
 
 In Complement entente, 'u not lonjg after 
 
 But I will wearemy heart vpon my flecuc 
 
 For Dawes topeckcat j I am not what I am. 
 
 Rod. What a fall Fortune do's the Thickt-lip* owe 
 If he can carry 't thus? 
 
 I*t*. Call vp her Father: 
 RowTe him,ma,ke after him,poyfon his delight, 
 Proclaime him in the Street*. Ineenfeherkirumen, 
 And though hr in a fertile Clj mate dwell, 
 Plague him with Flies;though that his loy be loy. 
 Yet throw furh chances of vexation on't, 
 As it may loofe feme colour. 
 
 Rode Heere u her Fatheii houfe,lle call aloud. 
 
 /4j. Doc,with like umcrous accent^nd dire yell, 
 As when (by Night and Negligence) the Fire 
 Isfpied in ppulusCiniet. 
 
 R*k. What hoa : ZraAjrt,Siginor BrolxanuJnQZ* 
 
 logo. Awake:what hoa,'5r<^4)Brw:Theeues ; Theeues, 
 Looke to your houfe.your daughter^and your Bags, 
 Theeues/fhceues, 
 
 ra. Abwt. What it the rctfon of this terrible 
 Summons r What is the nutter there ? 
 
 #*k. Signior is all your Pamilie within ? 
 
 tog*. Are your Doom lock'd f 
 
 Bra. Why? Wherefore ask you thin ? 
 
 Ago. S^yarerob'djfer frame put on your Gowne, 
 
 Your 
 
Ae *!hoyre of Venice. 
 
 211 
 
 Your heart Is burft, you haue loft hoi re your foule 
 Euen now^jow, very now^n old blacke Ram 
 Is tupping your white Ewe. Arife.arife, 
 Awake thefnoningCu.izens with the Bell, 
 Qr elfe thedeuill will make a Grand, fire of you. 
 Arifelfay. 
 
 %ra. W'lnrjiaue you iofl your wits t . 
 
 Rod. Moft reuerend Signior ,do you know my voice? 
 
 Bra. Not I : what are you ? 
 
 "Bra. The wcrfier welcome : 
 I baue charg'd thee not to haunt abouwny doores: 
 In honeft plainenoTc thou haft heard me fay, 
 My Daughter is not for thee. And now in madnefie 
 (Being rull of Supper ,and diftempring draughtes) 
 Vpon malicious knauerie,dofl thou come 
 To (tan my quiet. 
 
 Rod. Sir,Sir,Sir. 
 
 "Bra. But thou ttiuft needs be fure, 
 My fpirits and my place haue in their power 
 To make this bitter to thee. 
 
 "Roda. Patience good Sir. 
 
 "Bra. What tell'H thou me of Robbing ? 
 This is Venice : my houfe is not a Grange. 
 
 Roda. Moft graue 2?r<c/tr/'e, 
 In fimple and pure foule, I come to you 
 
 la. Sir :you are one of thofe that will not ferae God, 
 if the deuill bid you. Becaufe we come to do you feruice, 
 and you thinkc we are Ru&ans ,ycu'le haue your Daugh- 
 ter couer'd withi Barbary horle, you'le haue your Ne- 
 phewes neigh to you ; you le haueCourfers for Cozens : 
 and Gennets for Germaines. 
 
 "Bra. What prophane wretch art tbou? 
 
 At. I am one Sir, that comes to tell you, your Daugh- 
 ter and the Moore.are makingthe Beaft with two backs. 
 
 Bn. ThouattaVillaine. 
 
 I Ago. You are a Senator. 
 
 Bra. This thou fhalt anfwere.T Lrnawthee Rodirigo 
 
 %od. Sir, I will anfwereany thing. Bat 1 bcfeechyou 
 1ft be your pleafure, and mcft wife confent, 
 (Aspartiy i find jt is ) that your faire Daughter, 
 At this odde Eucrt and du|l watch o th'nighc 
 Tranfported with no vvorfenot belter guard, 
 But with a knsue of common hire, a Gundctier, 
 To the groffe elafpcs of a Lsfcimoui Moore : 
 If this be knowne to you, and your Allowance. 
 We then haue done you bold.and faacie wrongs. 
 But tfyou know not thi$,my Manners tell me, 
 We haue your wrong rebuke. Do not belecue 
 That from the fence of all Ciuilitie, 
 I thus would play and trifle with your Reuerence. 
 Your Daughter (if you haue not giuenhet Icaue) 
 J fay againc,hath made agroflcreuolc, 
 Tying her Dutie.Beautic.Wit.and Fortunes 
 In an extrauagaiu.and wheeling Stranger, 
 Of hcre,and euery where : ftraight fatisfie your fclfc. 
 If fhe be in her Chamber.or your hcuie, 
 Let loofe on me the luftice of the State 
 For thus deluding you. 
 
 Bra. Strike on the Tinder.hoa: 
 Giue me a Taper : call vp aJl my people, 
 This Accident is not vnllke my dreame, 
 Beleefe of U oppreCTes me alreadie. 
 Light, I fay.light. Exit. 
 
 i*g. Farewell: for I muft leaue you. 
 It feemes no; meete.nor wholefome to my plice 
 
 Tobe produced, (as if I ftay, I fhaUj 
 
 Againft the Moore. For I do know the Saw. 
 
 (How euer this may gall him wath fom* ehccke) 
 
 Cannot with faferie caft.him. Forhe's embarky 
 
 With fuch loud reafon to the Cyprus Warrer, 
 
 (Which euen now ftand in Aft>hat for their foules 
 
 Another of his Fadome,they haue none, 
 
 To lead their BufintfTe. In which regard, 
 
 Though 1 do hsce him as I do hell apines, 
 
 Yet,for neceftitie of prefent life, 
 
 I mutt (how out a Flag^nd figne ot Loue, 
 
 (Which is indeed but figne)that you (hal furely find him 
 
 Lead to the Sagitary the rajfed Search: 
 
 And there will I be with him. So farewell. fxft. 
 
 Enter 'Srabatt to frith Seruamt and Tofcbet. 
 
 Bra. It is too true an eutll. Gone (lie is, 
 And what'* to come of my defpifed time. 
 Is naught but bitternefTe. Wow RoJorigg, 
 Where didft thou fee her ? (Oh vnhapp.e Girltr) 
 With the Moore faift thou? ("Who would be a Father ?) 
 How didft thou know 'twas the? (Oh (he deceaues ITU? 
 Pall thought:) what faid (he to you ?Ger moe Taper*. : 
 Rufeallmy Kindred. Are they married thinkeyoU? 
 
 Rodo. Tnielylthinkethyarc. 
 
 "Bra. Oh Heauen : how got (he ou t ? 
 Ohtreafonoftheblood. 
 
 Fathers.from hence truft not your Daughters minds 
 By what you fee them ad. Is there not Cbarme s. 
 By which the propertteof Youth.and Maidhood 
 May be abus'd ?tiaue you not read Rodmgo, 
 Of fome fuch thing? 
 
 RL Yes Sir :1 haue Indeed. 
 
 'Bra. Call vp my Brother : oh would you had had her. 
 Some one way ,fomc another. Doe yoo know 
 Where we may apprehend her.and the Moor* ? 
 
 Rod- I thinke 1 can difcouer him.if you pleafe 
 To get good Guard ( and go along with me. 
 
 Bra. Pray you lead on. At euery ricufe lie call, 
 (I m*y command at mofl)get Weapon* (Uo) 
 And taife fome (pecUll Officers of might 
 Ou good Radtrigo^l will deffrueyour paines. Exsuaf 
 
 Scena Secuntfa. 
 
 EnterOthtHr,lago t AstendMtt t with Tfrebet. 
 
 la. Though in the trade of Warre I haue flairre men, 
 Yet do I hold it very Ruffe o'th'confcience 
 To do no corntiu'd Murder : 1 licke Iniquitie 
 S ometime to do me feruice. "Nine,or ten times 
 1 had thought t'hmcyerk'dhimherevndct cheRibbes, 
 
 Otkt&e. 'Tis better as it is. 
 
 fAft. N*y but he prated, 
 Andfpoke fuch fcuruy, and prouoking termcs 
 Againft your Honor.that with the little godlinefle I haue 
 I did full h:rd forbeare him. But I pray you Sir, 
 Are you fsft married ?Be affur'd of ihit. 
 That the Magnihco is much bclou'd, 
 And hath in his effe'ft a voice potential! 
 As double at theDukes : He will d'tuorceyou. 
 O; put vpon you ,what reftramt or greeuance, 
 
 Th 
 
the Law (wnh all his might .to enforce Icon) 
 WUI giue him Cable. 
 
 OtStf. Lethimdohlafplght; 
 My Seruices, which 1 haue done the Signorie 
 Shall out-tongue his Complaint*. Tis yet to know, 
 Which when 1 know.chat boafling is an Honour, 
 1 ftiall promulgate. I fetch my life and being, 
 From Men of Roy all Seige. And my demerltes 
 May fpeake (vnbonnetted)ro as proud a Fortune 
 As this that I haue reach'd. For know I ago, 
 But that 1 louc the gentle Deftemout, 
 I would not my vnhoufed free condition 
 Pot into Circu mfcripiion, an J Confine, 
 For the Seas worth. But looke.what Lights come yond? 
 
 Enter CafawithTorcbt*. 
 
 rage. Thofe are the raifed Father.and his Friends .- 
 Youwerebeftgoin. 
 
 Othet. Notltlmuftbefound. 
 My Parts, my Titlc.and my perfect Soule 
 Shall manrfelr me rightly. Is it they ? 
 logo. By lmtu^\ thinkc no. 
 Otbel. The Seruanu of the Dukes? 
 And my Lieutenant ? 
 
 The goodnefife of the Night vpon you (Friend<) 
 What is the Newes ? 
 
 Caffte. The Duke do's greet you (Generall) 
 And he requires your ha(te,Poft.hafie appearance, 
 Enen on the inftant. 
 
 Othello. Whatistbe mattci.thinkeyou? 
 
 Cafflo. Something from Cyprus.as I may dioine 
 tisabufinefleoffomeheate. The Galliei 
 -laue fent a dozen fequent Meflengers 
 Phis very night.at one anothcrs hecks : 
 And many of the Confuls,rais'd and met, 
 \K at the Dukes already. You haue bin hotly call'd for, 
 When being not at your Lodging to be found, 
 ["he Senate hath fent about three fcueratl Quefts, 
 To fearch you out. 
 
 Othet. T well I am found by you: 
 will but fpend a word her* in the houfe, 
 And goe with you. 
 
 Coffin. Aunciant.what makes he hecrc ? 
 
 /ago. Fauh.he to night hath boarded a Land Carra&, 
 If it proue lawful! prize, lie's made for tun. 
 
 Caflia. Idonotvnderftand. 
 
 logo. He's married. 
 
 Cagie. To who? 
 
 logo. Marry to - Come Captaine.will you go? 
 
 CM*/. Hauc with you. 
 
 Caffio. HerecomesanotherTroope lofeekefor you. 
 
 TheTragtdieof Othello 
 
 for Ik referre roe to all things o f fenfe, 
 (If (he in Quints of Magick we'tendt bound; 
 Whether a Mftid.fotcnder^aire^nd Hippie, 
 So oppofiw 10 Marriage .that (he fhun'd 
 The wealthy curled Deareling of our N 7 ation, 
 Would eucr haue (t'cncurre a gcneraJl mocke) 
 Run from her Ouardagcto the lootic boforee. 
 Of fuch a thing as thou: to feare.not to deitght 
 Judge me the world, if 'tis not gioffe in fenfe. 
 That thou haft praftis'd on her with fouleCharrr.es, 
 Abus'd her delicate Ycuth,with Dnigs or MintraJi. 
 That weak em Motion. Ik haue'r difputed on, 
 Tis probable, and palpable to thinking; 
 I therefore apprehend and do attafhther, 
 For an abufer of the World , a prs&ifer 
 Of An* inhibited.and out of warrant; 
 Lay hold vpon him, if he dorefift 
 Subdue him.at his perill. 
 
 Otbt. Hold your hands 
 Both you of my indining,and the reft. 
 Were it myCuetofight.Ifliouldhaueknowneit 
 Without a Prompter. W herherwill you thai 1 goe 
 To anfwere this your charge ? 
 
 2*r*. To Pnfon,iill fit time 
 Of La w.and courfc of direfl SefTion 
 Calltheetoanfwer. 
 
 Oihc. What ir' do obey? 
 How may theDuke be therewith fatisfTd, 
 Whofe Meffengers are heere about my fide, 
 Vpon fomeprefent bufinefleof the State, 
 To b ring me to him. 
 
 Officer Tis true moft worthy Sigmor, 
 Th Duk inCounfeli.and your Noblefelft, 
 I am fure is fent for. 
 
 Br*. How?TheDukernCownfeU? 
 Jn this tune of the night t Bring him awayj 
 Mine's not an idle Caufe. The Duke himfdfe, 
 Or any of my Brothers of the State, 
 Cannot but Teele this wrong.as 'twere their owne: 
 For if fuch Aclions may haue pglTage free, 
 Bond-flaues^nd Pagans fhall out Statefmen be. Exa* 
 
 [e comes to bad intent. 
 
 Otbrf,. Holla.aand there. 
 
 Rod,. Sigaiof.it is the Moore. 
 
 "Sra. Downe with him, Theefe. 
 
 lego. You,fl*i>r/<xr'OneSir,Iamforyou. 
 
 OtA*. Keepe vp your bright Swords, for the dew will 
 uft them. Good Sigmor.you fnall more command with 
 yeares, then with your Weapons. 
 
 Br*. Oh thoufoule Theefe, 
 Vhere haft thou flow'd my Daughter f 
 ' amn d as thou ait,diou haft enchauntcd her 
 
 Scttna Tertia. 
 
 TJukf. There's no eompofitioo in thrs Newes. 
 That giues them Credite. 
 
 i. Sen. Indeed, they are di (proportioned; 
 My L mew &y, a Hundred and fcuen Gallks. 
 Duly. And mine B Hundred fbrtie- 
 . Sen*. And mine two Hundred : 
 But though they iumpe not onalur\acrompt, 
 ^A s in there Caies where the ayme reports, 
 Tii oft with difrerence)yet do theyallconfirrne 
 A Turkifh Fleete.and bearing vp to Cyprus. 
 
 D*^f Nay^t is poffibk enough to iudgwrKni: 
 I do not fo fecure me in the Error. 
 But the maine Article I do approue 
 Inreatefullfcnfe. 
 
 What boa.whathoa, what hoa 
 EmerStjla: 
 ^ 
 
Ill 
 
 Of*tr. A Mcffcn get from thcGeJIics. 
 D%. Now? What'iihebufincfle? 
 5</r. The Turkrfh Preparation makes for Rhodes, 
 So was J bid report here <o the State. 
 
 By Signior Jir,gclo. 
 
 Dtdg. How fy you by this change? 
 
 i. Sen. This cannot be 
 By noaffay of reafon. Tfs a Pageant 
 To keepevun falfe gaze, when we confider 
 Th*Siportancie ofCyprus to the Tutke; 
 And let our fclucs againe but vndt rftand. 
 That as ic more conccrncs the Turke then Rhodes, 
 So may he wuhroore facile queftion bcre it, 
 For that it Bands not in fuch Warrclike brace, 
 But altogether lackesth'abilitiet 
 Thai Rhodes is drefs'din. If we make thought of this, 
 We muft not thinke the Turke is fo vnittillfull, 
 To leaue that lateft, which concemes him firft, 
 "Neglecting an attempt of cafe, and game 
 To wake.and wage a danger proficlefle. 
 
 Du'e. Nay , in alt confidence he's not for Rhodes. 
 
 Officer. HereismoreNewes. 
 
 Eater 
 
 Mtjfea, The Orr<mMS?/,Reueren'd.tnd Gracious, 
 Ste ering with due couife toward the He of Rhodes, 
 Haue there inioynted them with an after Fleete. 
 
 I. Sea. I,fo I thought : how many ,as you gueffe? 
 
 Mt/f. Of thirtieSaile : and now they do re-ftem 
 Their backward courfc.beartng with frank appearance 
 Their purpofes toward Cyprus. Signior "Montane, 
 Your truftieand moft Valiant Seruicour. 
 With his fc dutie,tccommends you thus, 
 And prayes you to beleeue him. 
 
 Dukf. Ti certaine then for Cyprus : 
 Tffartut Laceicai is not he inTowne ? 
 
 T. Stn. He's now in Florence- 
 
 Dkf- Write from v*, 
 To hun,Poft.Poft-hfte.difpatch. 
 
 t . Si. Here comes 'Brab.tistio&nd the Valiant Moore. 
 
 Exttr Brabantto, 
 
 and Officert. 
 
 Duke. Valiant Ot heSo t \ve muft frraight employ you, 
 Againft the general! Enemy OttcTruta. 
 I did not fee you : welcome gentle Signior, 
 Wclack't your Counfai!e,and your helpe to nighr. 
 
 Bra. SodidI your j .-Good your Grace pardon rne. 
 Neither my place,nor ought 1 heard of bufmefle 
 Hath t ais'd me from my bed ; nor doth the general! care 
 Take hold on me. For my perticular griefe 
 Is of fo flood- gate.and ore-bearing Nature, 
 That it engluts,snd fwallowes other forrowes, 
 And ic is flill u fclfe. 
 
 Duk*. Why t What 1 * the matter ? 
 
 rtt. My Daughter: oh my Daughter ' 
 
 Stn. De4d i 
 
 &ra. 1, tome. 
 
 She is abu'd t ftolne from me,and corrupted 
 By Spels.and Medicines .bought of Mountebanks; 
 For Nature, fo prepoftroufly to err*. 
 (Being not dencient.blind.or lame of fenfe,) 
 Sans witch-craft could not. 
 
 Dukg. W ho ere he be .that in thi* foule proceeding 
 Hath thus begurl'd your Daughter ofher fetfe, 
 
 And you of hen A* bloodie Booke of Law, 
 You fhall your feJfe read ,in the bitter ktter, 
 Afteryout owne fenfe : yea, though our ptopcr Son 
 Stood in your Action. 
 
 Bra. Humbly I thankeyour Grace, 
 iere is the man; this Moore, whom now It {semes 
 Your fpeciall Mandate/or the State afraites 
 Hath hither brought. 
 
 ^tL We are verieforry for*t . 
 
 Ditlff. What in yonr owne part.csu you fay to this ? 
 
 'Bra. Nothing, but this is fo. 
 
 Othe. Moft Pot cm.Graue, and Reueren'd Signiors, 
 My very Noble, and approa'd good Matters; 
 That I haue tane awsy this old mans Daughter, 
 It is moft true : true I haue married her; ' 
 The verie head, and front of my offending, 
 Hath this extent; no more. Rude am J,in my fpecch. 
 And little blefs'd with thefoft phrafe of Peace; 
 Forfincc thefe Acmes of mine, had feuen yeares pith, 
 Till now,fomc nine M oones wafled.they haue vs'd 
 Their deereO aaion.in the Temed Field ; 
 And little of this great world can I fpeake, 
 More then pemines toTeat* of Broiles.and Bauaile, 
 And therefore little fhall 1 grace my caufe, 
 In fpeaking for my felfe. Yet, (by your grstious patience 
 1 will a rounJ vn.varnifli'd uTalc de liner, 
 Of my whole courfeof Loue 
 What Drugges,what Chatme*, 
 What Coniuracion,and what mighry Mgi<ke, 
 (For fuch proceeding I am charg'd withall) 
 I won his Daughter. 
 
 Bra. A Maiden, neuer bold : 
 Of Spirit fo ftill,and quiet.tbat her Motion 
 Blufh'd her felfe,and fhe.m fpight of Nature, 
 Of Yeares, of Countiy,Credice,euery thing 
 To fall in Louc.with what (he fear'd to look e on; 
 It n a lodgement main'd, and moft imperfect. 
 Tht will confefle Perfection fo could erre 
 Againft allrulesofNacure.andrnuftbedtiuen 
 To find our pradifes of cunning hell 
 Why this fhould be. f therefore vouch againe, 
 That with fome Mixtures,powrefull o're the blood, 
 Or with fome Dram,(coniur'd to this effe&) 
 He wtough t vp on hr. 
 To vouch this,is no proofe, 
 Without more wider ,and more oner Tfft 
 Then thefe thinhabits and poore likely-hoods 
 Of moderne feerr ing,do prefer againft him, 
 
 Did you.by indired^nd forced courfec 
 Subdue,and poyfon this yong Maide 
 Or came it by requeft^nd fuch fairequeftion 
 Asfoule.to foule affordeth ? 
 
 Oihel. 1 do befeech you, 
 Send for the Lady co the Sagitary. 
 And let her fpeake of me before her Father; 
 If you dofinderrterbule,inherrepon, 
 TheTruft.the Office.I do hold of you, 
 Not oncly take away, but let your Sentence 
 uen fall vpon rny life. 
 
 Dukf- Fetch Dtfdemoru. hither. 
 
 Otbe. Aunciant.condodt them : 
 You beft know the place- 
 And tell fhe come.as truely as 10 heauen, 
 I do confefle the vices of my blood. 
 So iuftly to your Graue earesjle prefent 
 
The Tragefa of Othello 
 
 How I did thriuc to this faite Ladies lout, 
 rul fhe in mine. 
 
 Otke. Her Father lou'd me.ofc inuiced me : 
 Still queftion'd a>( the Stone of my life, 
 : romyeare to yeare: the BJiteile,Sieges,Foitune, 
 Tbatlhsuepaft. 
 
 an it through, euen from my boy ifh dales, 
 roih'very moment that he bad rne cell it. 
 Wherein I fpoke ofmeft difaftrous chances : 
 Of mouing Accidents by Flood and Field, 
 Of haire-breadth fcapes i th'imminem deadly breach} 
 Of being taken by the Infoleot Foe, 
 And fold to flaueiy. Of my redemption thence, 
 And portaace in rr.y Trauellours hiftorie. 
 Wherein of Antars valUnd Defcrts Idle, 
 Rough Qtumes,Rocks,Hills,v/hofe head touch heauen, 
 [t was royhint to Ipcalic. Such was my ProcefTe, 
 And of the CanibvU that each others eate. 
 The AntTt>foyhagus t nbA men whofe heads 
 Grew beneath their fhoulders, Thefe things to beare, 
 Would DffJem>a fet ioufly incline 
 But Kill the houfe Affaires would draw bet hence 
 Which euei as (he could with hafte difpatch, 
 She'l'd come againe, and with a greedie eare 
 Deuoure vp my difcoorfe. Which 1 obferutng. 
 Tooke once a pliant boure,and found good meanes 
 To draw from ner a prayer ofearneft heart, 
 That I would all my Pilgrimage dilate, 
 Whereofby parcels flie had fomething heard, 
 But not inftincHueiy : I did confent, 
 And often did beguile her of her teares, 
 When I did fpeake of fooiediftreflefull fltoke 
 That my youth fuffer'd : My Stor ie being done, 
 She gaue rne for my paines a world of kmes: 
 She wore in faith 'twas ftrange : 'twas palling ftrange, 
 'Twas pittifull: 'twas wondrous pittiful). 
 She wifh'd fhc had not heard it , yet (he wifti'd 
 That Heauen hadmade her fuch a mati. She thank'd roe, 
 And bad mt.if I had a Friend that lou'd her. 
 I flaoold but teach him how to cell my Story, 
 And that would wooe her. Vpon this hint I fpake, 
 She lou'd me for the dangers I had pall, 
 And 1 lou'd her ,thac fhe did pitty them. 
 This onely it the witch-craft I hi ue vs'd 
 Here comes the Ladle : Let her witmrfle it. 
 
 fitter DefleTHon*,t*go t Aiten&tnit. 
 
 Dvkf. 1 thinke this tale would win my Daughter too, 
 Good "Brtka r M.take vp this mangled matter at the beft; 
 Men do their broken Weapons rather vfe, 
 Then their bare hands. 
 
 "Bra. I pray you heare her fpeake ? 
 If QIC confefle that fte wa* halfethe wooer, 
 Deftniaion on my head,if my bad blame 
 Light on th* man. Come hither gentle Miftris, 
 Do you perceiue in all this Noble Companie, 
 Where moft you owe obedience? 
 
 1 do perceiue heere a diuided dutie. 
 
 To you I am bound for life,and education: 
 
 My life and education both dolearnemr, 
 
 How to rcfpeit you. You^re the Lord of duty, 
 
 I am hitherto your Daughter. But beere's my Hutband; 
 
 And fomuch dutic,ai my Mother (hew'd 
 
 To you .preferring you before her Father : 
 So much I challenge, that I may profcfle 
 Due to the Moore my Lord. 
 
 Bra. God be with you : I h^ue done. 
 Pteefe iryour Grace,on to the State Affaitet) 
 i bad rather to adopt a Child.ihen gtt it. 
 Come hither Moore; 
 
 I here do oiuethet that with all my heart, 
 Whicn but thou baft already with all my heart 
 I would keepe from thte. For your Take (lewell) 
 I am gUd at fcule,! haue no other Child, 
 For thy efcape would teach me Tirr-inie 
 To hang clogges oo them. I haue done my Lord. 
 
 Duke. Let me fpeake like your felfe > 
 And lay a Sentence, 
 
 Which as a grife,ov ftep may help* theft Loners. 
 When remedies arepaft, the griefes are ended 
 By feeing the woift,which lite oo hopes depended. 
 To mourne a M ifchee'fc that is paft and gon, 
 Is the next way to draw new mifchiefe on. 
 What cannot be prefern'd, when Fortune takes : 
 Patience ,her Iniury a mock'rv makes. 
 The rob'd that fmiles,fteal fcmejhingfrom theTbiefe, 
 He robs himfelf,that fpsnds a bootclefle griefe. 
 
 Bra. So let the Turke of Cyprus vs beguile. 
 WeloofeitnoifoJongaswe canfmile: 
 He be arcs the Sentence well.ihat nothing hearts. 
 But th free comfort which from thence he heare*. 
 But he beares both the Sentence.and theforrow, 
 That to pay grirfe.muHofpoore Patisnce borrow. 
 Thef(?Sentence,toSugar,or to Gall, 
 Being Qroug on both l)dej, are EquiuocalL 
 6ut words are words,] neuer yet did heare : 
 That the bruized heart was pierc'd through the eare*. 
 1 h umbiy brferch y eu proceed to th' Affaires of State. 
 
 D*kf The Tufke with a moft mighty Preparation 
 make* for Cypri:O/M, the Fortitudeof cheplaceis 
 bcft knowiG to you. And (hough we haue there Subfti. 
 tuteof moft allowed fofficiencie; ytt opinion, a more 
 foueraigne Miftris of EfftQs, throwes a more fafer 
 voice on you > you muft therefore be content to flubber 
 the gtoffe of your new Fortunes, with this motcftub- 
 borne.end boy ftr ous expedition. 
 
 Oibt. ThcTiraot Cuftome.moftGraoe Senator*, 
 Hath made the flinty and Steele Coach of Wane 
 My thrice- driuen bed of Downe. I do sgoire 
 A Natural! and prompt Abcartie, 
 I finde in hardnsfic : and do vndertake 
 This prefent Warres aga'icft the Ottoman. 
 Vloft humbly thercfote bending to your State, 
 I craue fit difpofit ion for my Wife, 
 Due reference of Place,and ExhibitKis 
 With fuch Accomodarion sad befort 
 As leaels with her breeding. 
 
 Dakf. Why at her Fjthers! 
 
 Em. I will not haue it to, 
 
 Otte. Nor I. 
 
 Def. Nor would I there recide, 
 To put my Father in impatient thoughts 
 By being in his eye. Moft Grcaious Duke, 
 To rrty vnfolding, lend your profpcrous care, 
 And let me finde a Charter inyor?oice 
 T'affift my fimpleneiTe. 
 
 ZVfc. What would you Vefimmtt 
 
 Df(~. Trut I loue che Moo/e,to hue with him, 
 My dowric-light violence^ad ftormc of Pornc, 
 
 Xlay 
 
ence. 
 
 Vfsy trumpet to the world. My hear ft fubdu'd 
 tuen to the very quality of my Lord; 
 
 [ Taw Orfe&V vifage in his mind, 
 
 And to his Honours and hit valiant pant. 
 
 Did 1 my fouleand Fortunes confecrace. 
 
 So that (deere Lord5)if I be left behind 
 
 AMothofPeace,andhegocoche Warre % 
 
 The Rites for why I loue rum.are bereft me : 
 
 And 1 a hesuic interim fhall fupport 
 
 By hii de e abfence. Let me go with him. 
 
 Oibe . Let her hae your voice. 
 V ouch with me Heauen.I therefore beg it not 
 To plcafe iht pallate of my Appetite: 
 Nor to comply with heat the yong affeftt 
 In my defunt,and proper facisfa,rion. 
 But to be frer, and bounteous to her minde: 
 And Heauen defend youi good foules.that you think? 
 I will your feriout and great bufinefle fcant 
 When (he is with me. No.when light wing'd Tojres 
 Offcather'd Gf/x^feele with wanton dulnefie 
 My fpeculattut.and offic'd Inflrument : 
 That my Difports corrupt.and taint oy bufineiTe : 
 Let Houfe-wiuej make a Skillet of my Helme, 
 And all indigne,and bafe aduerficiej, 
 Make head againft my Eftimaiion. - 
 
 Duke. Beit as you fhall pnuately determine > 
 Ekher for her flay.or going : trTAffaire cries haft: 
 And fpeed muft anfwer it. 
 
 Sen. Yowmuft away tonight, 
 
 Otht. With all my heart. 
 
 Oukg. At nfnt i'tlj morning, here wcc'l meete agacne. 
 OtbeBo t kuc fome Officer behind 
 And he ihal! ourCommiffion bring to you ; 
 And iuch things elfe of qualitie andrefpeft 
 As doth import you. 
 
 Otht. SopIeafcyourGrace.my Ancient, 
 A man he is ofhonefty and truft : 
 To hts conueyanee 1 afligne my wife. 
 With what elfe necdfu!l,ycur goodGrace fliall think 
 To be fcnt after me. 
 
 Duke. Letir befo : 
 
 Good night to cuery one. And Noble Signioi, 
 If Vertue no delighted Beautie lacke, 
 Your Son-in-law 1S farre more Fatre then Blacke. 
 
 Sen. Adieu bf sue Moore.vfe DtfJemom well. 
 
 BTA. Lookc toher(Moore)if ihou haft cies to fee: 
 She ha's decetu'd her Facher.and may thec. txa 
 
 Othe. My life vpon her frith. HoneftAgo, 
 My Defdrmona muft 1 leaue to thee : 
 I prychce let thy wife attend on her, 
 And bring them after in the beft aduantage. 
 Come Dffdfonma ,1 hauc but an houre 
 Of Loue.ofwordly matter, and direction 
 To fpend with thee. We mufl obey the the time. Exit. 
 
 Rod. Iflgo. 
 
 lg. What faift thou Noble heart? 
 
 Red. What will I do.think'fl thoo? 
 
 lage. Why go to bed and fleepe, 
 
 fyd. 1 will incontinently dto wnc my felfe. 
 
 lago. If thou d^'ft,! fliall neuer loue tbee after. Why 
 thou filly Gentleman ? 
 
 Rod. Itisfillyneffetoliue, when to liue is torment : 
 sndthenhauewea prefcription to dye, when death is 
 our Pbyfition. 
 
 lag*. Oh villanous : I haue look'd vpon the world 
 for foure times feuen yeares^nd fmce I could ditlinguUh 
 
 KtwixtaBeneflt.and an Iniune :I ncuer found man that 
 (new bow to looe himfdfe. Ere I would fay, 1 would 
 drowne my felfe for the loue of a Gynney Hen,l would 
 hange my Humanity with a Baboone. 
 
 Rad. What(hould IdoM conrefTc it is my fhamc 
 o be fo fond,but it is not in my vercut to amend it. 
 
 tgo. Vertue? A fig"ge, 'tism our fclues chat we are 
 ht,or thus. Our Bodies are oar Gardens, to the which. 
 out Wills arc Gardiners. So that if we will plant Net- 
 els, or fowe Lectice : Set Hifope, and weede vp Time: 
 Supplie it with one gender of Hearbes,or <Jiftra<3. it with 
 many . either to haue it fternll with idlenefle, or mauu- 
 cd with Induftry, why thepower.and Corngeable au- 
 horme of this lies tn our Wills. Ifthsbrameofourliucs 
 hid not one Scale of Reafon, to poize another ofScnfu- 
 aiiue, the blood, and bafenefle ofour Natures would 
 conduct s 10 moft prepoftious Conciufions. Buc we 
 tiaut Reiton to coole our raging Motions, our carnJl 
 StmgSjOr vnbitted Lufts : whereof 1 take this, thac you 
 call Loue.ro be a Set,cr Scyen. 
 Rod. I (cannot be. 
 
 laga. It is meerly a Luft of the blood.and a permiflion 
 of (he will. Come, be a man: drowne thy felfe? Drown 
 Cats, and blind Puppies. I haue profeft me thy Friend, 
 andlconfeiTc me knit to thy deferuing.with Cables of 
 perdurable toughneffe. I could ncuer bcstet ficedihec 
 then now. Put Money in thy purfe: follow thou the 
 Warres.defeate thy fauour, wuhan vfurp'd Beard. Hay 
 put Money in thy purfc.lt cannoibe long that Defcica 
 fiiouid continue her loo to (he Moore. Put Money in 
 thy purfe: nor he his to her. ft was a violent Commence- 
 ment in her, and thou fhalt fee an anfwerable Sequc- 
 ftration, put but Money in thy purfe. Thefe Moorcs 
 are changeable in their wils : fill thy purfe with Money. 
 The Food that to him now is at lufhious as Locufts, 
 fhalbe to hi.n (hortly, as bitter as Coloquintida. She 
 muft change for youth :wien fhe is fated wich his body 
 (lie will find rhe errors of her choice. Tberefore,put Mo- 
 ney in thy purfe. Ifchouwilt needs damne thy felfe, do 
 it a more delicate way then drowning. Make all the Mo. 
 ney thou canft :If Sandtmonie, and a frailc vow; be. 
 t wixc an erring Barbarian, and fuper-fubtle Venetian bt 
 not too hard for my wtts,and all the Tnbeofhell. thou 
 fhslt enioy her : therefore make Money : a pox of drow- 
 ning thy felfe.it u cleaoe out of the way. Seekethou ra- 
 ther to be hang'd in Comparting chy ioy, then to be 
 drown'd.and go without her. 
 
 Rpdo. Wilt thou b*faft to my hopes, ifldeptnd 
 theifTue? 
 
 Itigo. Thou art fure of me: Go make Money : I hauc 
 cold thee often, and 1 re-tell thee aga'sne, and againe 
 hate the Moore. My eaufe is hearted; thine hath no leiT* 
 reafon. Letvsbe coniuD&iue in our reuenge, aga'mfi 
 him. Ifthou canft Cuckold him, thou doft thy felfe a 
 pleafure, me a fport. There are many Euenrs in the 
 WombeofTime,whichw?lbedeliuered. Traucrfe. go 
 prouide thy Money. We will haue more of this to mot 
 row. Adieu. 
 
 "Rpd. Where fhall we meete Pth 'morning ? 
 //jd. Ac my Lodging- 
 Bfid. He be with thec betimes. 
 Ugo. Gotoo,farewcl). Doyouheare Rolarigat 
 Rod. He fell all my Land. . E ^ 
 
 lago. Thus do I cuer oike my Foole.my purfe 
 For i mine ownegain'd knowledge fhould prophant 
 1 fl would (imceiipend with fuchSnpe, 
 
And ,t it Sou* 1 * * bt0 * 6 ' that " twi * 
 
 She h.'i done my Office. J knownotiftbetnK. 
 
 But I . for meer* fufpition in that kinds. 
 
 Will do, if for Surety. He holds (DC well. 
 
 The better fhail my purpofe worke on him t 
 
 Coffift * proper man : Let me fee now* 
 
 To get his Place, and to piome vp my will 
 
 [n double Knaoery. How? How? Let t fee, 
 
 Afier fome urjic,to a SufeO/A*& scares, 
 
 Th: he it too familiar with hit wife : 
 
 He hath a perfon, and a fmooth difpole 
 
 To be fufpefted t franVd to make women ftlfe. 
 
 THc Moore it of a free .and open Nature, 
 
 That ihtnkes men honeft. that but feemc to be fo. 
 
 And wdl u tenderly be lead by'th'Nofe 
 
 As A fie* are : 
 
 I haue*t : it is engeocred ; HeU, and"Night. 
 
 Muft bring this monftrous Birth, to the worlds light. 
 
 jffiur SecunJus. Scena'Prima. 
 
 fjatr Maamojadtwi Cjattltmoi. 
 
 Man. What from the Cape, can you difceme at Sea? 
 
 t Gent. Nothing at all, uis ahigh wrought Hood: 
 I cannot *twm the Heauen, and iheMame. 
 DeftryaSaile. 
 
 Mm. Me ihinksihe wind hath fpoke aloud at Land, 
 A roller Waft nc're fhookt onr Battlements 
 Ifii hath rufnaiui fc vpon the Sea, 
 What ribbes of Oake, when Mountains melt onthetn. 
 Can hold the Monies. W hat (hall we hear e of chit? 
 
 i A Segregation of the Turks fh Fleet ; 
 Fur do but fraud vpon the Foaming Shore, 
 The chidden Billow fn>es to pelt the Clowdf , 
 The winde-fhak'd-Surge, with high & monftroui Maine 
 Seemes rocaft water on the burning Beare. 
 And quench the Guards of ch truer-fixed Poiet 
 1 neuer did like mollefau&n view 
 On the encbafed Flood. 
 
 Mm. IfthattheTurktfhFleete 
 Be not enfridter'd, and emba/d, they are drown'd. 
 It is impo/Tiblc to beats ii out. 
 
 Enttr a Ctatlrmat, 
 
 3 Newes Laddes : out wanes ate done : 
 The defperatc Temper) hath fo bang'd the Turkes, 
 That ihar dtfignemtnt halts. A Noble fhip of Venice* 
 Hath feene a greeoout wrackc and ftiffcrante 
 On tnoft pt t of their Fleet. 
 T4* How? is this true t 
 
 3 The Ship it hctre put in.- A rermne$AjaitkaelCajfr 
 Lieutenant to the warlike Moore. Othello, 
 1 1 c ome on Shot e . the Moore himfelfe at Sea, 
 And n in full CommitTion hecre forCyptua. 
 
 Metu \ am glad on't : 
 TH a worthy Gouernour. 
 
 3 But this fame Cafio, though he fpeake of comfort, 
 T ow chtng the Turkifh lofTe, yet he lookcs &dly, 
 ftnd praye the Moore be fafe : for they 
 Wuh fowk and vi 
 
 For I hau(cm'd him. and the 
 Like a fuU Soldier. Let's to the Sea-Cute (hoa) 
 As well to fee the Veffcil that 1 , come kj, 
 As to thro\w-ou t our eyes for braue OAtOo 
 EUCT rill we make the Maine, ami rp-Eriall Mew 
 An indiftlnd regard. 
 
 Cent. Come, Ice's do fo; 
 Fot citcry Minute M 
 OfcnareArriuaocie. 
 
 C*& Thankes you, the valiant ofthe warlAelfk. 
 That foapptooue the Moore: Oh let the Heauens 
 Gtae biro defence againft the Ekmentt. 
 For I have loft him on a dangerow Seau 
 Aftn. U he well fhip'd? 
 
 C^pf. HifBarkeisftoudyTimber-d^ndhbPylo? 
 Of verie expert, and apptou'd Allowance; 
 Therefore my hope'* (not furfetitd to deaii) 
 Stand in bold Cure. 
 
 arete. ASa4k,Saile,aSaik. 
 C4. Wbatnoife? 
 
 Cent. The Tow nc is empty ; on the brow o'th'Scu 
 Stand ranfcnof People.and they cry^ SaiJe. 
 
 Cafflo. Wjr hopes do fcape him for theGouernor. 
 Cw. They do difchargc their Shot of Courtcne, 
 Our Friends, at kaft. 
 
 C*ffi. I pny you Sir, go forth, 
 And giwe vs truth who 'tis that is amu'd 
 Cftnt. lOialL Exa. 
 
 Mm. But good Lieutenant, u your Genertll wiu'd? 
 C*fl. Moft fortunately : he hath atchieu'd a M*id 
 That p itsgons defcnption, and wildr Fame 
 Oneihat excels the qiriikesofBUxoniagpent, 
 And in ih'ttfentiall Vcfture of Creation, 
 Do's tyre the Ingrniuer. 
 
 Enter Ceni/emaa. 
 How now? Who ha' put in? 
 
 Cjf*t TIS one lago, Auncient to the GencrilL 
 Ca/Jio. Ha's had moft fauourable.and happie fpeed . 
 Tempeft* themfeluet, hiph Seas, and howling wtodes, 
 The gotter"d-Rockcs,atid Congregated Sandt, 
 Traitors enfttep'd, to enclogge the guilUeffc Keele, 
 A hauing fence ofBcautic, do omit 
 Their mortall Naturc,lcnir>g go fafdy by 
 The Diuine Ztoflkrriornt. 
 Mm. Whet u (he? 
 Caffi*. She thai 1 fpake of 
 Our great Captains Captainc, 
 Left in the condud of the bold lag*, 
 Whofe footing hxere anticipates our thoughts, 
 A Senights fpeed. Great loue, OthtOo guaid, 
 And fwell his Satle with thme owne powrefull breath, 
 That he may bldTe this Bay with his tall Ship, 
 Wake loues quicke pants in Deflemw** Armes, 
 Giutf rtmew'd fire 10 our txtinfied Spirits, 
 
 Oh behold, 
 The Riches of the Ship is came on (hore : 
 You mn of Cyprus, let her haue your knees. 
 Haile to the* Ladie : and the grace of Honen, 
 Before, behind e rhee, and on euery hand 
 Brrwneetethee round. 
 
 Def. I thank? you, Valiant C^o, 
 What tydiiigs can you rell ofnry Lord? 
 
 
the ^foore ofVe nice. 
 
 Caf. H it not yet arriu'd, nor know I ought 
 But that he's we!l,and will befhertly heere. 
 
 Def. Oh.butlfeare: 
 How loft you company ? 
 
 Cajii. The great Contention of Sea, and Skies 
 Parted our fellowship. But hearke.a Salle. 
 
 *r>tkm. ASaile.aSaile. 
 
 fjenr. They gioe this greeting to the Cittadell : 
 This Hkewife is a Friend. 
 
 Cajju. See for the Newes : 
 
 Good Ancient,you are welcome. Welcome Miftris : 
 Let it not gaule your patience (good 'logo) 
 That I extend my Manners. Tis my breeding, 
 Thatgiues me this bold fhe w of Cunefie. 
 
 Itgi, Sir, would fhe giue you fomuch of her iippes, 
 As of her tongue fhe oft beftowe* on me, 
 You would hzue enough. 
 
 Def. Alas : fhe ha's no fpeech. 
 tgf* Ir.faith too much: 
 I fiode it flill,when I haue leaue to fleepe. 
 Marry before your Ldyfhip,I grant, 
 She puts het tongue a little in her heart, 
 And chides with thinking. 
 
 . You haue little caufe to fay fo. 
 Come on, come on: you are Pi<5tures out of 
 doore: Bells in your Parlours : Wilde-Cats in your Kic- 
 :hens : Saints in your Injuries -.Diuels being offended : 
 Mayers in your Hufwiferie, and Hufwiues in your 
 Bed*. 
 
 Def. Oh,fievponthee,Slanderer. 
 
 I*go. Nay,it is true : or elfe I am a Turke, 
 You rife to play,and go to bed to worke. 
 
 vmii. You (hall not write my praife. 
 
 laga. No,letmenot. 
 
 "Dejde. What would'ft write ofme,ifthou/hould'(t 
 >raife me ? 
 
 logo. Oh,gentl Lady, do not put me too.t, 
 : or I am nothing, ifnotCriticall. 
 
 Def. Corne on, aflay. 
 "here's one gone to the Harbour? 
 
 l*g. I Madam. 
 
 Def. I am not merry :but I do beguile 
 [he thing I am,by feeming otherwife. 
 x>me,how would'ft thou praife me ? 
 
 Iga. I am about it, but indeed my inuention comes 
 rom my pate, as Birdlyme do's from Freeze,! t pluckes 
 out Braines and ail. But my Mufe labours, and thus fhe 
 s deliuer'd, 
 
 iffhtbcfarejmdvifeiftirmft and wit, 
 r ht enesftr -vft, the ether vfeih it. 
 
 Def. Wellprais'd: 
 How if /hebeBlackeand Witty ? 
 
 Itgo . If fhe lie bUckf^and thereto htue a *it t 
 tifltfrj* *hite,tharJbU her blackpejfe fit. 
 
 Dsf. Worfe,and worfe. 
 
 v.mil. How if Faire.and Foolifh # 
 
 logo. Shf never yet Mfitlt(h that waifirt t 
 'ertnenherfofykelft hertoanheire. 
 
 Vefde. Thefe are old fond Paradoxes, to make Fooles 
 augh i'th'Alehoufe. Wnat miferable praife haflthou 
 other that's Foule.and Fooiifh. 
 
 I age. There t nonefofntle Anjfoalifi thtreuutt, 
 But do'i fault friiatypbith fare, and vift-oxet d. 
 
 Defile. Oh heauy ignorance : thoupraifeft the worft 
 e. But what praife could'ft thoube(\owon adefet- 
 ng woman indeed ?One, that in the authorithy of het 
 
 merit, did iufily put on the vouch of very malice u 
 iclfc* 
 
 I*f. She tbtt wtu narfaire^id ntuer frtud, 
 Hut Tongue tt wittjmdyet <u nttter loud ; 
 Mxer laftf Geldjndjtt went ntuer *j, * 
 Pitt from her wtf, jmdyttftid new I nuy . 
 Sb tb*t being antred.her rtuengt bting nit, 
 "Sadhtr *rfngjfy >a n<t her Jifl>lefnrt flit : 
 She that in viftdome *etur vrtufefrtiJt t 
 T change the Cods -heod far theSatmont tatle : 
 She tUt could ihinkfjtndneu'rdifcloft her mind* 
 See Suiter tf0ewiig^>tdnt loekf behind: 
 Shew* a wight, (if euer fitch wight is were) 
 Def. To do what? 
 
 I*g. To fuckltF salts t adcbroielefm*U Beer*. 
 
 Defde. Ohmofi lame and impotent concluMon. Do 
 notlearneof hiiDixw/ffl4, though he be thy husband. 
 How fay you (Cafflf) is he not a rooft prophane,and H- 
 berallCounfailor? 
 
 Caffio. He fpeakes home (Madam) you may relliflj 
 him more in the Souldier,then in the Scholler. 
 
 logo. He taket her by the palme : I, well faid, whif- 
 per. With as little a webasthis t will I tnfnsreas great 
 a Fly as C*Jf!t. I fmile vpon her, do: I will gsue thee 
 in thine owne Courtfhip. Youfay true, 'tis fo indeed. 
 If fuch tricks asthefe ftrip you out of your Lieutenan- 
 trie.it had beene better you had not kifs'd your thtee fin- 
 gers fooft.which now againe you are moftipt to ply 
 the Sir, in. Very good . well kifs'd, and excellent Curt- 
 fie : tis fo indeed. Yet >gaine, your fingers to your 
 lippes ? Would they were Clufter-pipes for yoi|r 
 fake. 
 The Moote I know hisTtumpei. 
 
 Ctflii Tis truely fo. 
 
 Def. Lei's meetc him, and recieue him. 
 
 Caffif. Loe, where he comes. 
 
 Eater OfheHt^ad Atttnimtt. 
 
 Otb O,my faire Warriour. 
 'Def. MydeerO*f. 
 
 Oihe. It giues me wonder greac.ss my content 
 To fee you heere before me. 
 Oh my Soules Toy . 
 
 If after cuery Tmpeft,comC fuch Calrnet, 
 May the windesblowstill they haue waken'd death : 
 And let the labouring Barke climbe hills of Seaj 
 Oljmfia high : and duck againe as low, 
 As hell's from Heauen. If it were now to dye, 
 T were now to be moft happy. For I fc ate, 
 My Soule hath her content fo abfolute, 
 That not another comfort 1 ike to this, 
 Succeedei in ^nknowne Fate. 
 
 Def. The Hejucns forbid 
 But that out Loues 
 And Comforts fhould encreafe 
 Euen as our dayes do grow* 
 
 Othe. Amen to that (fweet Powers) 
 1 cannot fpeake enough of this content. 
 1 1 ftoppes me heere : it is too much of ioy. 
 And this and this the greateft difcords be 
 That ere our hearts fhall mike. 
 
 [ago. Oh you are well tun'd now: But He fet dovne 
 the peggs that make this Mufjcke.at honeft as I am. 
 t t ' Of*'- 
 
318 
 
 Oth. Come- let vi to the Caftle. 
 Newes (Friend*) our Warrei ate done : 
 Trie Tut kes tc drown'd. 
 How do's my old Acquaintance of this Iflcf 
 (Hony)you (hall be well deiVd in Cyprus. 
 1 bue fouod gceat lour among'ft them. Oh my Sweet, 
 I prattle out of fa(h'ion,end 1 doate 
 in mine ownc comforts. I pry thce, good !go t 
 Go to theBay.and difimbarke m y Coffers: 
 Bring thou the Matter totheOttadell , 
 He is a good one,and his worthy uefle 
 Do's challenge much refpe& Come Deflemena, 
 Once more well met at Cyprus. 
 
 Exit OthtSc and Deflemona. 
 
 l*go. Do thou meet me prefcntiy at the Harbour. 
 Come thither, if thou be'ft Valiant,(as they fay bafc men 
 being in Loue, haue then a NobUiue in their Natures, 
 more then ii nattue to them) lift-me; the Lieutenant to 
 night watches on the Court of Guard. Firft.I raufl tc!i 
 thee this : Defdfmana t lt directly in loue with htm. 
 
 gjd. With him ? Why, 'tis not poflible. 
 
 l*go. Lay thy finger thus : and let thy foule be in- 
 irruited. Markemcwtth what violence fhe firrt loud 
 the Moore.butforbragcing, and telling hci fantaftical! 
 lies. ToJouehim ftill for prating, let not tbydifcreet 
 heart thmkc ii. Her eye muft be fed. And what delight 
 (tuUfoehtuetolookecn the diucll? When tlic blood 
 hmade dull with the Aft of Sport, there foouldbe a 
 gametoenrUmcit.and togiue Satiety a ftcfhapptmc. 
 Loovlineffe ID fauour, Ampathy in yeares. Manners, 
 and Beauties : all which the Moore is defcctiue m. Now 
 for warn of thefe rvqoir'd Conveniences, her delicate 
 tcnderncrTewilfindeitfclfeabufti, begin toheaue the, 
 gorge.difrellifh and abhorrc the Moore.very Nature wil 
 infttuft her in it.and compel! her to forre fccond choice. 
 Now Sir, this granted (as tnsamoft pregnant andn- 
 forc'd pofition) who ftnds fo eminent in thedep <?cof 
 this Forur.e. as Caffla do's : a knaue very voluble . no 
 further confcionable.then in putting on the meere forme 
 of CJuiH.and Humane fecming, for the better compaffe 
 of his falt,nd moft hidden loofe ArTedion ? Why none, 
 why none: A Hipper, and fubtle knaue, a finder of occa- 
 fion : that he's an eye can (Umpe, and counterfeit Ad- 
 uantages, though true Aduantage neoer prefent it feJfe. 
 A diuelifh knaucibifides.the knaue is handforre, young : 
 and hath all thofe requifites in him, that folly and gieene 
 mindeslooke after. Apeftilent compkat knaue.and the 
 woman hath found him already. 
 
 RoAo, I cannot belt-cue that in her, (Tie's full of mod 
 blefc'd condinon. 
 
 Igo. Blefs'd figges-end . The Wine (he drinkes is 
 made of grapes. If fhee hadberne blefi'd, ftiee would 
 oeuer haue lou'dthe Moore:Blefs'd pudding. Didft thou 
 not fee het paddle with the palme of hit hana ? Didft not 
 markc that ? 
 
 Red. Yct.ihat f did but that was but currefe. 
 
 logo. Leachefiebjr thishand : an Index, andobfcure 
 prologue to the Hiftory of Luft and foule Thoughts. 
 They met fo neac with their I'ppes, that their breathe* 
 embrac'd together. Villanous thoughts Rodongo, when 
 ^htfb mutabilities fo marlhalj the way. hard at hand 
 comrs the Mafter, and maine exofe,th'inccrporste 
 concluGon . Pifh. Bat Sir. be you ruYd by me. 1 haw 
 Brought you from Venice. Watch you to night : for 
 Ihe Command, He lay't vpon you. Ca/io knowesyou 
 not: He not be forre from you. > youfiodc Jomecc- 
 
 TbeTragedieo/Otbclb 
 
 cafionto angft Caflio, either by lp*ak;ng too loud, or 
 tainting Ins dffcipline, or from what other tootle 
 you pleafe, whicn the time Avail acre fauotably rr.i- 
 mfter. 
 
 Hod. Well. 
 
 lego. Sir.he's rfh, and very fodatne in Choller: and 
 happciy may fttike at you,prouoke him that he may .- fo- 
 euen out of that will I caul'e thefe of Cyprus to Mutiny. 
 Whofe qualification (hall come into no true tjftc 6 -[ 
 game, but by the difplammg ofC^o. So fhall yc_; 
 haue a fliorter .ourney to your defires, by ihe meanes '. 
 fliall then haue to prefene them. And the impedimer 
 roort profitably removed, without the which the/e w 
 no expectation of our profperitie. 
 
 tfdo. 1 will do thi,if you can Wing it to any oppo 
 tunity. 
 
 lagt . I warrant thee. Meete me by and by ar t 
 Cittadell. 1 muft fetch his Neccffaries a Shore Far 
 well. 
 
 Rode. Adieu. & 
 
 I4g. That Ctflit loues her,! do well beleeu't : 
 That fl* louet him, 'tis apt,and of great Credite. 
 The Moore (how beit that I endure him nor) 
 Is of a conftant,!ouing Noble Nature, 
 Andl dare thinke.he'le proof to Defdemcaa 
 A moft deere husband. Now I do loue h too, 
 Not oat ofabfolute Lufl, (though peradueruurc 
 1 Hand accomptant for as great a fin) 
 But partcly led to dyetmy Reuenge, 
 For thai ! do fufpcd the luflie Moore 
 Hath Jeap'd into my Seate. The thought whereof, 
 Doth (like a poy(onousMineun)gnawmy Inwardci 
 And nothing can.or (hajl content my Sonic 
 7 ill 1 m uen'd with him,wife,for wift. 
 Or faylmg fo.y c t that I put the Moore, 
 At icaft into a lelou?ie foftrong 
 That Judgement cannot cure. Which thing to do, 
 Ifihupoore Trafti of Venice, whotn I trace 
 For hit quiclte hunting,fhnd the putting on, 
 lie haue our Mich*it *$ on the hip, 
 Abufe him to the Moorr, in the right garbe 
 ( For I feare Cejjio with my Night-Cape too) 
 Make ihe Mooretharkeme^oueme,andrewardme, 
 Tor making him egregioufly an AfTe, 
 And pradifinppon his peace.and quiet, 
 Euen to madnrflfe. TU heere : bu: yet confus'd, 
 Knauerics pla'ine facc/is neuer ftene,til! vs'd. Exit 
 
 Scetia Secunda. 
 
 Enttr Othello, t Htraldmtb a PrietanaUm. 
 
 Herald. It is OiAr&'/pleafure, our Noble and Valj- 
 antGmciall. That vpoo certaine eydings now arriu'd, 
 imporling ihe metre perdition or* the Turkifh Flcere : 
 eutry man put himfcife into Triumph. Some to daunce, 
 fooie to make Bonfires, each man, to what Sport and 
 ReueJi his addition leada him. For befides thefebene. 
 ficiall Newes.it tithe Celebration of hii Nuptiall. So 
 m;ichw2 hip)cafurcOto>ild be prorlaimed Alloffi- 
 esiareopcn,& there is full Iibtrtie of Feaflmg from rhu 
 
 pre. 
 
the &foore ofPenice. 
 
 prefenr 
 Bleflb t 
 
 hour* of fiue, till the.Bdl haue told eleuen. 
 the Jfte of Cyprus^nd our Noble Generall OtbeU 
 Exa. 
 
 Qf*. Good Mickaetjooke you to the guard to night. 
 Lei's teach our feiu e$ that Honourable ftop, 
 Not to our-fporc difcrenon. 
 
 Caf. /tfgff.hath direction what to do. 
 But notwithstanding with my perfonall eye 
 Willllooke to't. 
 
 Othe. /^o.ismofthoneft : 
 
 CMicbatl, goodnight. To morrow with your earlieft, 
 Let roe haue fpeeeh with you. Come my deeie Loue, 
 The purchase made.che fruites arc to enfue, 
 That profit yec to come 'tweene me.andyou. 
 Goodnight. 
 
 Enter logo. 
 
 Caf. Welcome lago: we muft to the Watch. 
 
 lago. Not this hourc Lieutenant : tij not yet ten 
 o\h'ciocke. Our Ccnerall cafl vs thus earely for the 
 loueofhis DiftemoiM: Who, let vs not therefore blame; 
 he hath not yet made wanton the night with her :and 
 fie is (port for /<* 
 
 C*{. She'i a mofl exquifiteLady. 
 
 Ufa. And He warrant her, fa! I of Game. 
 
 Caf. Indeed flies a moftfrefh anddelicate creature. 
 
 lago. Whataneyeftieha's? 
 Methinkes it founds a parley to prouocation. 
 
 Caf. An miming eye : 
 And yet me thinker right modefl. 
 
 lago. Add when foe fpeakes. 
 Is it not an Alarum to Loue ? 
 
 Caf. She is indeed perfection. 
 Ugt. Weil : hippinefle to their Sheetes. Come Lieu- 
 tenant,! haue a ftope of W.ine, and neere without are a 
 brace of Cyprus Gallants, that would fame haue a mea- 
 fure (o the health ofblacke Othe&>. 
 
 Caf. Not to night, good logo, I haue verypoore, 
 andvnhappie Braines for drinking* I could wcil wifh 
 Curtefie would inucnt fome othet CuHome of enter- 
 tainment. 
 
 /ago. Oh, thy are our Friends: but one Cup, lie 
 drinkefbryoo. 
 
 Caflto. ] haue Mrunke but one Cup to night ,and that 
 was ctaftily qualified too .-and behold what mouation 
 it makes heere. I am infortunate in the infirmity, and 
 dare not taske >ny weakenefTe with my more. 
 
 lago. What man ? Tis a night of Reuels, the Gal- 
 lann defire it. 
 
 Caf. Where are they? 
 
 lago. Hcere,at the doore .- 1 pray you ca!! lbm in. 
 
 Caf. Iledo't.butitdinikesme. Exit. 
 
 Jgo, Jflcanfaftcnbut oneCup vponhitn 
 With that which he hath dtunke to night alreadie, 
 He'l be as full of Quanell.and offence 
 As my yong Mifttis dogge. 
 Now my ficke Foole Rodongo, 
 Whom Loue ha:h curn'd ahnoft the wrong fide out, 
 To Dtfdemona hath to night Carrows'd. 
 Potations,pottle-deepe; and he's to watch. 
 Three elfe of Cyprus.Noblc fwelling Spirite*, 
 (That hold their Honours in * wary difonce, 
 the very Elements of this Warrelike Ifle) 
 Haue I to night fluftef'd with flowing Cups, 
 And they Watch too. 
 
 Now'mongft this Flocke of drunkards 
 
 Am I put to our Caffio in fome Action 
 
 That may offend the Iflc. But here they come. 
 
 enter Caffu>,MontaiOtidGen(lemm. 
 IfConfequencedo but approuemy drcame, 
 My Boate failes freely ,both with winde and Streame. 
 Caf. "Fore hea tien, they haue giuen me a rowfc already. 
 
 Man. Good-faith a lidc one : not psft a pint .as 1 am a 
 Sooldier. 
 
 lago. SomeWinehoa. 
 
 jltdletmt the Caxnaki* ct^ctiakf .' 
 
 slid let meibt Cannaktnctinks. 
 
 A SonttLers 4 man : Oi,l ant fifes tut a fp<t* t 
 
 Why ihen let a Sostldtcr dnr.ke. 
 Some Wtne Boyes, 
 
 Caf. Tore Heauen: an excellent Song. 
 
 logo, llearn'dit m England : where indeedthey arc 
 moll potent in Potting. Your Dane, your Germaine, 
 and your I wag-belly 'd Hollander, (^drinke hoa) are 
 nothing to your Englifli. 
 
 Ctjjia. is your. Hnglifhmen foexquifitein his drin- 
 king ? 
 
 Jag a. Why, he dnnkes you with facillitie, your Dan 
 dead dronkc. He fweatcs not to ouerchrow your Al 
 maine. Hegiuesyour Hollander a vomit, etc the next 
 Pottle can be fiU'd. 
 
 Caf. To the health ofour Genera!!. 
 
 Man. I am for it Lieutenant : and He do you lufttce* 
 
 I*go Oh fwect England. 
 
 K.mg Stephen vat and-a werthj Peere, 
 
 Hu Breeches caft him but a Cravme, 
 
 He held them Six peace all to dtere. 
 
 With that kcaldtht Tader Lovnt i 
 
 He a*t a wigkt ofbigh Rtnmvnr, 
 
 tsfxdibou rrt but ofltw degree : 
 
 Tis Fr.dt that pu&f the County dmnt, 
 
 AvLtake thy m,CA Cloakf about t bet. 
 SomeWinehoa. 
 
 Ctfiio. Why this i* a more cxquifite Song then the o- 
 ther. 
 
 lago. Will you heare't againe ? 
 
 Cdf. "No i for I hold him to be vnworthy of his Place, 
 that do's thofe things. Well : heau'ns aboue ail : and 
 there be foules muft be faued, and there be foulesmufl 
 not be faued. 
 
 lago. It's true .good Lieutenant. 
 
 Caf. For mine ov/nc part, DO offence to the General!, 
 no: any man of qualitie : I hope to be faued. 
 
 lago. And fo do I too Lieutenant. 
 
 Cafftf. I: (but by your leaue) not before me. The 
 lieutenant is to be faued before the Ancient. Let's haue 
 no more of this: let's to our Affaires. Forgiue vs our 
 finnei: Gentlemen let's looke to our bufinefle. Do not 
 thinkeGemlemen.I am drunke: this is my Ancient.this 
 is my right hand, and this is my left. 1 am not drunke 
 now : I can ftand well enough,and I fpeake well enough. 
 
 Gint. Excellent well. 
 
 Caf. Why very well then : you muft not tbinke then, 
 that I am drunke. *** 
 
 Met*. Toth'Platforme (Msflers)corne, let's fee the 
 Watch. 
 
 I ago. You fee this Fellow,thai is gone before, 
 He'jaSouldier, fit to ft and by Ctfar, 
 And giue direction. And do but tee hi vice, 
 Tistohisvertue,aiuft Equinox, 
 
 1 1 The 
 
The one as long ath' other. Tit pittic cfhim : 
 1 ft; r the troft Othello yw him in. 
 On Come odde time of hit infirrniue 
 Will (hake chisl (land. 
 
 Mam. Bur is he often thus? 
 
 logo. Tis cuer mote hi 3 prologue to hit (lecpc, 
 Hc'le vmch the Horologe a double Set, 
 If Drinke rocke not hit Cradle. 
 
 Mvzt. It were well 
 TheGenerall were put in mind of it : 
 Perhaps he fees it not,or hi* good nature 
 Prizes the venue that appeares in Caffi*, 
 An d lookes not on his enillt : is not this cnie t 
 Enter Rodertgo. 
 
 Ittgo. How now Rodortgo ? 
 1 pray you after the Lieutenant, go. 
 
 Man. And 'tis great pitty.that the Noble Moore 
 Should hazard fuch a Place,ashis owne Second 
 With one of an ingraft Jnnrmitie, 
 It were an honeft Adtion,to fy fo 
 To the Nfoore- 
 
 Jago. Not J.for this fsire Tfland, 
 I do looe Caffit well : and would do much 
 To 1 cure him ofthis euill. But hearke.what noife ? 
 fitter Ctjfio purfting Roebrigo. 
 
 Caf. YouRogne: you Rafcall. 
 
 Afon* What's the matter Lieutenant ? 
 
 Oif. A Knaoe teach me my dune? llebeate the 
 Knaueintoa Twiggen-Bottle. 
 
 Rod. IWatemet' 
 
 Caf. DofUhouprsre.Rogue? 
 
 Man. "Nay.good Lieutenant: 
 I pray you Sir .hold your hand. 
 
 Caffif Let me go(Sir) 
 Or He knocke you oTre the Mrcafd. 
 
 CJMfn. Come.come : you're dninke. 
 
 Cmgia. Drunke? 
 
 lag*. Away 1 fay : go out and cry a Mutinte. 
 T^aygood Lieotenarft. Alas Gentlemen : 
 Helpchoa Lieutenant. Stf Attntano : 
 Hdoe Matters. Hecre's a goodly Walch indeed. 
 Who's thai which rings the Bell.- Diablo.hoa : 
 The Towne will rife. Fie.fic Lieutenant, 
 You'ie be afham'd for euer 
 
 Enter Othelic,and^t!eiuLvfti 
 
 Oik*. Wham the matter heej? 
 
 Men. 1 bleed rrill, I am hurt to th 'death. He dies. 
 
 Otbt. Hold for your liurs. 
 
 A.Ho!d Soa : Lieutenant, Sir y*/rrf>w,GentIemen: 
 Haae you forgot all place of fenfe and dude? 
 Hold. The General! fpeaks to you -. hold for fhame. 
 
 Otb. Why how now hoa ? From whence anfeuS this? 
 Are we turn'd Turkes . and to our felues do that 
 Which Heaiten hath forbid the Onantinti 
 ForChrtftian {Kame.put by thi barbflrousBrawIe: 
 Hethatrtirsncxt.tocaruefotJiisowne'rage, 
 Holds hit foule light .- He diet vpon his Motion, 
 Silence that dreadful) BtH.it frights the Jfie, 
 From her propriety. What is the matter.Mafters? 
 Honeft fago that lookes dead with greeuing, 
 Spfike .- who began this ? On thy loue I charge the ? 
 
 /. 1 do not know : Friends al^burnow^uen now. 
 In Qartr,and in termes like Bride, and Groomc 
 Deurftingtheoi for Bed : and then,b now : 
 (A*f fame PlMcthMl vnwiued men) 
 
 Swords out, and tilting one at others breaftei. 
 In oppofit ion bloody. I cannot fpeake 
 Any begining to this peeuifh oddes. 
 And would.in Aaion glorious,! had loft 
 Thofe legget.chat brought me to a part of it, 
 
 Othe. How comes it(^kir**)yo are thus forgot 
 
 Caf. I pray you pardon me,I cannot fpeake. 
 
 Otltt. Worthy a7flw<w,you were wont to be doil) 
 The grauitit.and fiillnefle of your youth 
 The world h*tn noted. And your name is great 
 In moothes of wifeft Cenfure . What's the matte. 
 That you vnlace your reputation thin, 
 And ipend your rich opinion,fbr the nsme 
 Ofa night- brawler ? Giue me anfwer to it, 
 
 Mm. Worthy OtheB,,l am huat to danger, 
 Your Officer /^.can informe you. 
 While I fparc fpcech which fomething now offends rn* 
 Of all that Ido know,norknow i ought 
 By me,that's faid,o rdcne ami/ie chit night, 
 Vnlefle felfe-charftie be fomeurwrs a vice, 
 And to defend our Olucs, st be a none 
 When violence aiTailes vs. 
 
 Otbt. NowbyHeauen, 
 My blood begins my fafer Guides to rale, 
 And pa(Tion(hauing my beft iudgementcolDed) 
 ArTaicstoleadelheway. If 1 onceftir, 
 Or do but lift this Arme, the beft of you 
 Shall fmfce.in my rebuke. Giue me to know 
 How this fouic.Roui began: Who fet it on. 
 And he-rnai is approu'd in this offence, 
 Though be had twtnn'd wirh me.both ar a birtb, 
 Shall loofe me. What in a Towne of wane, 
 Yet wilde, the peoples hearts brim-full of fcare, 
 To Manage pnuate,and domeftickeQuarrefl ? 
 In night, and on thcCourt and Guard of (afelte ? 
 *Tismortftro : /<^.who began't ? 
 
 A/3*. If partially Arfin'd.or league in office. 
 Thou dofi de]rim>re^r lefle then Truth. 
 Thou art noSauidier. 
 
 Ugt. Touch me not fo nee re, 
 Ihad rathet haue (his tongue cut from my mouth, 
 then it fhould do offence to MichetSCttJfu. 
 Yt I perfwade my felfe.to fpeake i}".ei r "b 
 Shall nothing wrong him. This it iiGenerall; 
 Monun and my felfe being in fpeech. 
 There comes a Fellow .crying out for helpe, 
 And Cafjit following him with determin'd Sword 
 To execute vpon htm. Sir, this Gentleman, 
 Steppes in re Caflif,nd enttnts hit pauie: 
 My feife,the crying Fdlcwdid purfue, 
 Leaf) by hisclamout (as it fo fell out) 
 The Towne might fall in fright. He,(fwiftoffoofe) 
 Our-ranmy purpole : andl rtturn'd then rather 
 For that t heard the clinke.and fall ofSwords, 
 And Ctffu high in oath : Which till to night 
 I neremight lay before. When I camebacke 
 (For this wa brief*)! found them clofe together 
 At blow,at)d thruft,euen as againe they were 
 When you your Cclfe did part them. 
 More of this mar rer cannot I reporr , 
 But Men are Men : The beft fomerimes forger, 
 Though Ctfu d>d f ome litde wrong to him, 
 As men in rage (hike thofe that wi{h them beft, 
 Yet furely Ctjfig. I beleeue receiu'd 
 From htm that fled/omc Arange In^gnitie, 
 Which paticoce cou.'d not pafle. 
 
the (\foore ofPenice. 
 
 Otbt. Iknow/4g 
 
 Tliy honeftie,and loue.dath mince this matter. 
 Making it light to Caffi, : C*ft*J loue thee, 
 But neuei more be Officer of mine. 
 
 Eater Defdemmut attended. 
 
 Lookelfmy gentle Loue be not rait' d vp > 
 He make thee an example. 
 
 Def. What u the matter (Deere ? ) 
 
 Otbe. AH'* well^weeting : 
 Come away to bed. Sir foryour hurts, 
 My felfe will be your Surgeon. Lead him off : 
 /*f9,!ooke with care about iheTowne, 
 And fibnce thcfe whom thit vil'd bra wle diAraded. 
 Co me Dcfttixoa, 'tis the Soldiers life, 
 To haue theu-Bajmy (lumbers wak'd with ftrife. Exst. 
 
 Inge. What are you hurt Lieutenant ? 
 
 C*f. I ,paft all Surgery. 
 
 lags. Marry Heauen forbid. 
 
 Caf. Reputation,Reputation.Reputation: Oh I haue 
 loft my Reputation. I haue loft the immortal! part of 
 myfelfe,and what remaines isbeftiall. My Reputation, 
 /<,my Reputation. 
 
 logo. As I am an honefi man 1 had thought you had 
 receiued fome bodily wound; there it more fence in that 
 then in Reputation. Reputation is an idle, and moftfalfe 
 jmpo(itton;oft got without merit, aud loft without de- 
 ferring. You haue loir no Reputation at aH,vnlefle you 
 repute your felfe fuch a loofer. What man.there are 
 morewayes to recouer the Generall againe. You are 
 but now caft in his moode,(a punifhment more in poli- 
 cie.thenin malice )eoen foas one would beatehitof- 
 rencelefle dogge.ro affright an Imperious Lyon. Sue to 
 him agaioe,and he's yours. 
 
 Caf. 1 will rather fue to be defpis'd, then to decetue 
 fo good a Commander, with fo flight,fo drunken, ind fo 
 indifcreet an Officer. Df unke ? And fpeake Parrat ? And 
 fquabble? Swagger ? Swcare ? And difcourfe Fuflian 
 with ones owne fiiadow ! Oh thou invifible fpirit of 
 Wioe,ifthou haft no name to be knowneby, let vs call 
 thee Diuell. 
 
 logo. What was he that you follow'd with your 
 Sword ? What had he done to you .' 
 
 C*f. ] know not. 
 
 lag*, h'tpoffible? 
 
 Caf. I remember amafle of things, but nothing di. 
 flinftly: a Quarrell, but nothing wherefore. Oh,that 
 men (hould put an Enemie in their mouthes,to fteale a. 
 way their Braines ? that we fhould with ioy, pleafaocc, 
 reuell and app!aufe t transformeour felues into Beafls. 
 
 Ugc. Why? Bui you are now well enough : how 
 came you thus recoucred ? 
 
 Ctf. It hath pleas'd the diuell drunkenneffe, to gtue 
 place to the diuell vmih,one vnperfcflnefle, (hewes me 
 another to make mefrankly defpife my felfe. 
 
 l*ga. Come, you are too feuerea Moraller. As the 
 Time.the Place.fe the Condition of this Country ftands 
 I could bartily wi(h this had not befaJne :but fines it is,as 
 it is, mend it for your owne good. 
 
 Caf. I will aske him for my Place a gaine,he (hail tell 
 me, I am a drunkard : had I as many mouthes ai Hjdr* t 
 fuch an anfwer would flop them all. To be now a fen. 
 fible man, by and by a Foole.and prefently a Beaft. Oh 
 ftrange.'Euery inordinate cup is vnblefs'd,end the Ingre- 
 dient is a diuell. 
 
 Ug. Come, come: good wine, is a good famill ar 
 Creature, ifitbe wellvs'd :exclaimenomoreagainftit. 
 And good Lieutenant, 1 thinke, you thinke I loue 
 you. 
 
 Cajfo. I haue well approued it, Sir. I drunke > 
 
 logo. You, or any man iiuing, may be drunke jta 
 time man. I tell you what you (hall do : Our General's 
 Wife,i now the Generall. I may fay fo,intbi*refpet, 
 for that he bath deuoted, and giuen vphtmfelfe to the 
 Contemplation, marke:and deuotemsnt of her parts 
 and Graces. ConfefTeyour feife fret'iy to her : Impor- 
 tune het helpe to put you in your place againe. She is 
 of fo free, fo kinde , fo pt. fo bleffed a difpofition. 
 the holds it a vice in her goodnefTe, not to do more 
 then (he is requefted. This broken ioyr.t betweene 
 you, and her husband, entreat her to fplinter. And my 
 Fortunes againft any lay worth naming, thiscracke of 
 your Loue, (hall grow ftonger, then it was before. 
 
 C*Sio . Youaduifemewell. 
 
 //. I proteft in the fincer itie of Loue. and honeft 
 kindnefle. 
 
 Caffio, 1 thinke it freely: and betimes in the mor- 
 ning,! will befeech the vertuous Dtfdemeaa to vndertake 
 for me : I am defperate of my Fortunes if they check me. 
 
 I*gf, You are in the right: good night Lieutenant.! 
 muft to the Watch. 
 
 CoJJu. Goodnight,honeft/4f. 
 
 ExitCtJfa. 
 
 Iag> And what's he then. 
 That fsies J play the Villaine? 
 When this aduife it free I glue, and honeft, 
 Proball to thinking, and indeed the courfe 
 To win t he Moore againe. 
 For 'tis mofteafie 
 Th'inclyning Deflemonato Cubdue 
 In any honeft Suite. She's fram'd as fruitefull 
 As the free Elements. And then for her 
 To win the Moore, were to renownce hisBaptifme, 
 All Seales,and Simbols of redeemed fin : 
 His Soule is fo enfetter 'd to her Loue, 
 That (he may make,vnmake,do what /he lift, 
 Euen as her Appetite (hall play the God, 
 With his weake Function. How am I then a VilUine, 
 To Counfell CoJJlt to this paralell courfe. 
 Direftly to his good ? Diuinitie of hell, 
 When diuels will the blackeft finnes put on, 
 They do fuggeft at firft with heauenly (hewes, 
 As I do now. For whiles this honeft Fools 
 WietDefJeuHma, torepaire his Fortune, 
 And (he for hirn,pleades flrongiy to the Moore, 
 lie powre this peftilence into niseare : 
 That (he repeales him.for her bodies Luft' 
 And by how much (he ftriues to do h'm good, 
 She (hall vndo her Credite with the Moore. 
 So will I turne her vertue into pitch. 
 And out of her owne goodneffe make the Net, 
 That (hall en-m(h them aU. 
 How now Rtdarigo ? 
 
 Rtbriga. I do follow heere in the Chace, not 
 
 like a Hound that hunts, but one that iilles vp the 
 
 Crie. My Money is almoft fpent; I haue bin to night 
 
 exceedingly well Cudgell'd : And I thinke the iffue 
 
 1 1 J will 
 
The Tragedie of Othello 
 
 will bee. I (ha I! haue To much experience Tor my paines ; 
 And fo, with no money n all, and a linlc more Wit, re- 
 urne againe to Venice. 
 
 /. How poore are they that haoe not Patience? 
 What wound did encr beak but by degrees? 
 Thou know'ft we worke by Wit.and DOC by Witchcraft 
 And Wu depend* on dilatory time: 
 D os - : not go well ? dfflt hath beaten thee, 
 And chou by that fatal! hurt hath ca fhecr'd Ceffa: 
 Though other ihing grow fairc againfriheSun, 
 Yet Fruiies that bloflome fir ft, will firft be ripe I 
 Content thy fdfe, a-while. I n troth 'tis Morning ; 
 Pleafure, and A ft ion, make the hourec feeme fhort. 
 Retire thee, go where thou art Billited : 
 Away 1 1 fy , thou (halt know more heereafter : 
 Nay get thee gone. xit Rodafigo. 
 
 Two things are to be done : 
 My Wife muft moue for C*$ to herMiflris : 
 He Tt her on my felfe, a while, to draw the Moor apart, 
 And bring him iumpe, when he may Cejfif fincc 
 Soliciunghi* wife : I Chat's the way : 
 Dull not Deuice, by coldncfle,and delay. Exit. 
 
 Tertinf. ScenaTrima. 
 
 *>i* Cltmne. 
 
 Caffla. Ma(ters.pIayheere,I wll content your painei, 
 Something that's brjefe: and bid,goedmotrow General. 
 
 Cl. Why MaRm, haue your Inftrumeots binlnNa- 
 ple, that they fpeake i'th'Nofc thus? 
 
 Muf. How Sir? how? 
 
 Cfe. Arethefc I pray yon, winde Instruments? 
 
 THaf. I many are they fir. 
 
 Clf. Oh.thereby hangs a tale. 
 
 M*[. Whereby hang) a tale, fir ? 
 
 lw. Marry fir, by many a windc Inlrrumcnc that J 
 know . But M afters, heere*s money for you ; and the Ge- 
 nerall (b likes your Mufitk, that he denresyou for loues 
 fake to make no more noife with ir. 
 
 Jduf. Well Sir, we will not, 
 
 C/a. IfyotthaueanyMudckethatmay not be heard, 
 too'i againe. But (as they fay)to KeareMaflcke^heGe. 
 neraif do't not greatly care, 
 
 Afuf. Wehenonefch,fir. 
 
 Clow. Then gut vp your Pipes in y our bagge, for He 
 away. Go.vamfti into ayre,a way. fxUMu. 
 
 Ctfiit Doft thou heare me, mine honeft'Friend ? 
 
 C/. No, I heare not your honeft Friend : 
 heart you. 
 
 C'jfi*' Pfytheekeepc vpthy Quillets. ther'a a poore 
 peece ofGold for thee : if the Gentle woman tlut attends 
 the G<nera!l be ftirring, tell her, there's one Cejfittn- 
 treais her a little fauour of Speech. Wilt thou do this? 
 
 Cl. She is ftirring fir : if fhe will fijrre hitner. I (hall 
 reemeionotificTntoher. ExitCh. 
 
 Enter lag,. 
 Tn happy time, logo. 
 
 Itgt You haue not bin a-bed then ? 
 
 C//7.Whyno : thcdiy had broke before we parted. 
 I haue made bold ( log\ to fend in to your wife : 
 My fuite to her ii, shit (he will to vtrwoui DtpUmnM 
 
 Procure me forne accede. 
 
 Jg. He (end her to you prefemly t 
 And lie dcuife a means to dtaw the Moore 
 Dot of the way k that your conuerfc and bafioetTe 
 May be more (see. Ex, 
 
 Ctffu. 1 humbly trunks you for-c I Dtoet knew 
 A Florentine more ktnde,and honeft. 
 
 , GoodmoTrow(good Lieutenant) I am (writ 
 For your dKpleafure : but all will tee be well. 
 The General! and his wife are talking of it, 
 And (he fpeakes for you ftoutly. The Moore repli e$, 
 That he you hurt ie of great Fame in Cyproc, 
 And great Affinitie : and rhat in wbolfome Wifedome 
 He might not but refufe you Jut he protefti he loues yot 
 And needs no other Suitor, but hit likings 
 To bring you in againe, 
 
 C*Bu. YetlbefcechyoM, 
 If you think? fit, or that it may be done. 
 Giue sne aduantsge of forne brecfeDifco0rf 
 With2>/laiTM alone. 
 
 /w/. Pray yoa come in r 
 I will beftow you where you (hall haoe time 
 To/peake your bofome freely. 
 
 C*JJt9. I am much bound to you. 
 
 SVor4 Secunda. 
 
 , T*g t j*dGntltMt*. 
 
 Oihe. Thefe Letters giue (Jogs) to the Pylt, 
 And by him do my duocc to the Senate : 
 That done, I will be walking oa the Workei , 
 Repaire there ro mee. 
 
 !$*. Well, my good Lord, lie doo'c 
 
 Orb. This Fortification (Gemlemen)ftiaU we fte't J 
 
 Gem. Well waitevpoo your Lordfhip. 
 
 Scorn* Tfrtia. 
 
 All my abilities in thy behalfe. 
 
 ox&of/. Good Madam do: 
 I wsrtant it greeue* my Husband, 
 A s if the cauie were his. 
 
 Dtf Oh that's an honeft Feilow.Do not doubt C*f 
 But I will haue any Lord, and you againe 
 As frieodly as yoa were. 
 
 Ciflie. Bounteous Madam, 
 What eaer (hall become of tJHickatlCiffif, 
 He's neuer any thing but your true Seruant. 
 
 Drf. I know't : I thank* you: you do louemy Lord: 
 You haue knowne hint long.and be you welt affur'd 
 He (hall in ftrangeitelTe (rand no farther off, 
 Then in a politique diAance. 
 
 Cop. I, but Lady, 
 That policie may either laf) Co long, 
 Or feede vpon fuch nice and waietiHi diet) 
 Of beede it felfe fo out of Circomfbnccj, 
 That 1 bejng ibfent, and my place fupply'd, 
 My General! will forget my Loue.and Seruicf* 
 
 Dtf Do not doubt thw t before i/mUi* here, 
 
I giirethec warrant of thjr ptoc. AiTure th 
 
 If I do vow 4 ftttndfliip, 1J prfotme ic 
 
 Tothe faft Article - My Urd fhall neuer reft. 
 
 Ife watch him t*we,an<? islkehicnoutofparienMf 
 
 His Bed fhafflfeeme a Schoole, hi s Boord a Shrift, 
 
 Ileinterxrfngteettery thing he do'a 
 
 Whh dOit* fuite : Therefore be merry Ciffio, 
 
 For thy Solicitor (Hall rather dye, 
 
 Then give thy caufe away . 
 
 . Madam,heer comes my Lord. 
 . Madam,Iltak*mylcaue. 
 Why ftay,anri hare roe fpe&ke. 
 
 Caffo. Madamjioi now : 1 am very ill tt cafe, 
 Vnfit for mine owne pwpofe. 
 
 'Dtf. Well, do your discretion. Ex* C*ff!. 
 
 I*.. Hah? I like not that. 
 
 OlM. What doftthou fay? 
 
 Jage. Nothing my Lord ; or if I know not what. 
 
 OtbH. Was not that Caffi, jutted from my wife ? 
 
 Ago. O0 ray Lord I No (ure,l cannot thiflke it 
 That he would fttale *way fo guiiiy-like. 
 SedngyouroHmmng. 
 
 Or*. 1 dobdectittwai he. 
 
 Dtf How nov/tny Lord? 
 I haue bin talking with a Suitor heere, 
 A nun that languiQie* in yoar difpleaiure. 
 
 Otb. Who is' t you meane ? 
 
 Def. Why your Lieutenant tfu : Good my Lord, 
 If 1 haue any grace,or power to moue you. 
 His prefent reconciliation take. 
 For if he be not one, that truly loues you, 
 That erres to Ignorance, and oot io Gaining, 
 1 haue no Judgement in an honeft face. 
 Iprythceodlhimbacke, 
 
 Oth. Went be hence now? 
 
 Def. 1 foot h> To humbled, 
 That he hath left part of bis greefe with roee 
 To ruffe with him. Good Loue, call him backe. 
 
 Othrl. Not now (fweet Defdemon) foroe other time. 
 
 Dtf. But fhall't be (hortly ? 
 
 Ofb. The fooner (Sweet) for you. 
 
 Def. Shall't be to night,a< Supper? 
 
 Oih. No.nct to night. 
 
 Def. To morrow Dinner then ? 
 
 Oth. I flwll not dine at home: 
 ImeetetheCapuincsat theOttadc!!. 
 
 Dtf. Why then to morrow night,on Tuefday morne, 
 On Tuefoay noone,ot night ; on Wcnfday Morne. 
 I prytbec name the time, but let it not 
 Exceed three dayes. Infaith bee's penitent : 
 And yet hit Tretpaffe, in our common rcafon 
 (Sane that they fay the wanes muft make example) 
 Outofhbeft,iinotalmoft a fault 
 Tencurre a priuate cbecke. , When fhall he come ? 
 Tell me Otbtfo. 1 wonder in my Soule 
 What you would aake me, that I Qiould deny, 
 Or fland fo mam'ring on? What ? Micbul Caffia, 
 That came a woing wirh you ? and fo many a time 
 (When Thaue fpokcofyoudifpraifing'y) 
 Hath ran* your part, to haue fomoch todo 
 To bringhim in ? Troft me, 1 could do 
 
 OtA. Prythee no more : Let him con 
 I will deny thee nothing. 
 
 f>cf Why, IhtstsnotaBoone 
 
 . much. 
 >mc when he will : 
 
 lg. 
 Qib. 
 
 TIs as I fhould enrreate you weare your Glcuej, 
 Or feede on nourifhlng difhes, or keepe you warm*, 
 Or fue to you , to do a peculiar pro6t 
 To your owne perfon. Nay, when I haue a fuite 
 Wherein I meane to touch your Loue indeed, 
 jt fhall be full of poize, and difficult might , 
 And feaiefuli to be granted. 
 
 Otb. 1 will deny thee nothing. 
 Whereon, I do befeech thee, grant me thta, 
 To leaue me but a little to my felfe. 
 
 Dtf. Shall I deny you > No : farewell my Lord. 
 
 Otb. Farewell roy TJefJ***,*, I) c come to thee (trait. 
 
 2V/. *Mtaf come { be as your Fancies teach you : 
 What ere yon be, 1 am obedient. Extt. 
 
 Otb. Excellent wretch : Perdition catch my Soule 
 Bnt I do loue thee : and when I loue Ihee oot. 
 Chaos i* come agiine. 
 
 My Noble Lord. 
 ib. What doft thou fry/*? 
 
 itgo. Did Micbtel C'fjio ' 
 When he wood my Lady, know of your loue t 
 
 Oth. He did, from firft to laft : 
 Why dofl thou aske? 
 
 /*g>. But for a fitisfaflion of my Thought, 
 No further harme. 
 
 Otb Why of thy thought/^* > 
 
 l*go. 1 did not thmJte he had bin acquainted with hir . 
 
 Otb. O yes, and wc nt betweene vs very off. 
 
 l*go. Indeed? 
 
 Otb. Indeed? I indeed. DifcernH thou ought in that/ 
 I she not honeft? 
 
 I*go. Honefl. my Lord t 
 
 Oth. HoneftM.Honelr. 
 
 leg*. My Lord, for ought I know. . 
 
 Otb. What do'O thou thinke t 
 
 ltg. Thinke, my Lord ? 
 
 Oth. Thinke, my Lord? Alii, thou ecchost me t 
 A if there were fome Monfler in thy thought 
 Too hideous to be fhewne. Thou dofi rncn fomtmng : 
 I hcatd thee fay euen now.thoolik'ft not that. 
 When Cafiio left my wife. What didd ft not like ? 
 And when f told thee, he was of myCounfaik, 
 Of my whole courfe of wooing ; thou cned'ft, Tndeedc ? 
 And dtdd'li contra^, and purfe thy brow together, 
 A if thou then hadd'ft Ihui vp m thy Braine 
 Some hornble Conceite. If thou do'ft loue me, 
 Shew me thy thought. 
 
 lag*. My Lord.you know Jloueyou. 
 
 Otb. Uhinkethoo do'ft: 
 And for I know ihou n full of Loue, and Honeftie, 
 And weigh'ft thy words before thou giu'ft them breath 
 Therefore thefe flops of thine, fright roe the more : 
 Forfuch things in a falfedifloyall Knaue 
 Are tnckes of Cuftome : but in a man that's iuft, 
 They're clofe dilations, working from the heart, 
 That Pafiion cannot rule. 
 
 logo. For MfcbatlCtfitt, 
 I dare be fworoe, I thinke that he is honert 
 
 Otb. I thinke fo coo. 
 
 I go- Men (hould be what they feeme, 
 Orthofe that be not, would they might feeme none. 
 
 Otb. Certafne, men (hould be what they feeme. 
 
 lego. Why then I thinke Caftit't an honeft man . 
 
 Oth. Nay,yet there's more in this? 
 I pry thee fpeake to me, a$ to thy thinkings, 
 A$ihou d^rtrummare.and glue thy wot6 of thoughts 
 
 The 
 
The Tragedie of Othello 
 
 Theworflofword*. 
 
 logo Good my Lord pardon me, 
 Though I am bound to cucry Ade of dutie, 
 I am not bound to that : All SUuei are-freer 
 Vtter my Thought*? Why fsv, they are ild^nd falce 
 Ai where s that Palace, wheretnto foule things 
 Sometimes intrude not ? Who h'i tbatbrcan fo pure, 
 Wherein vncleanly Apprehcnfions 
 Keepe Leetes, and Liw-dayes, and in SdTions fit 
 With mediation* Uwfull ? 
 
 Otb. Thou do'rt eonlpireagaioftihy Friend (/{*) 
 If thou but think' ft him vvrong'd, and rnaklr his eare 
 A ftranger to thy Thoughts. 
 
 Ugo. I do be leech you. 
 Though I perchance am vicious in my guefle 
 (At I confefle it is my Natures plague 
 To fpy into Abufes, and of my icaloafie 
 Shapes faults that are noi) that your wifedome 
 From one, that fo imperfefily conceits, 
 Would take no notice, nor build your feifc a trouble 
 Out of his fcattering, and vnfore obferuance : 
 [t were not for your quiet , not your good, 
 Nor for my Manhood, Honefty,and Wlfedorae, 
 To let you know my thoughts. 
 
 Gtb. What doft thou meane ? 
 
 lego. Good name in Man, & woman(deer my Lord) 
 [s the immediate le well of their Soules ; 
 Who ftealo <ny purfe, fteales traih : 
 Tis fomcthing , nothing ; 
 
 Twas mine, 'tis hi*, and has bin (laue to thou&nds 
 Jut he that filches from me my go<>djfea>e, 
 lobs me of that, which not enrichesHln, 
 And makes me poore indeed. 
 
 Oth. lie know thy Thoughts. 
 
 fig* You cannot, if my heart were in your hand, 
 Nor fhall not, whil'ft 'tis in my cuftodie. 
 
 Oih. Ha/ 
 
 1*19. Oh, beware my Lord, of ieiloufie, 
 It is the greene-ey'd Monfter. which doth mocke 
 The meate it feeds on. That Cuckold Hues in bliffe, 
 Who. certatne of his Fate, looes not his wronger : 
 Jut oh, what damned minutes tcls he ote, 
 Who dotes, yet doubts ; Sufpefts.yet foundly loues? 
 
 Or*. Omiferie. 
 
 logo Poore, and Content, is rich, and rich enough. 
 Jut Riches finelcffe, is as poore a Winter, 
 To him that cuer fcares he (hall be poore 
 jood Heauen, the Scales of all my Tribe defend 
 : rom lealoufk. 
 
 Oth. Why? why is this ? 
 Think'ft thou, rid make a Life oftealoufie 5 
 To follow Rill the change* of the Moone 
 iVith frefh fufpitions ? No s to be once in doubt, 
 s to be refolu'd : Exchange me for a Goat, 
 V hen 1 (halt tume the bunnerTe of my Soule 
 'o fuch exuffltcate, and blow'd Surmifes, 
 hatching thy inference. Tis not to make me lealiou;, 
 'o fay my wife is faire, feeds well, loues company, 
 s free of Speech , Sings, Play es, and Dances : 
 Where Vertue is, thefe a more vertuous. 
 ^or from mine owne weake merites, will I draw 
 'he frmlleft fcaitr, or doubt of her renolt, 
 : otfhehadeycs,andchofeme. No/tfg, 
 Je fee before I doubt ; when I doubt, proue ; 
 .ndonthc proofe, there ss no more but this, 
 way at once with Loue,ot lealoufie. 
 
 la. 1 am glad of this : For now I irtajl haucteafon 
 To (hew the Lout and Duty that 1 bear* vpu 
 With franker fpirit. Therefore(as I am bound) 
 Receiue it from me. I fpeake not yet of proofc : 
 Looke to yout wife, obferue het well wich Cafno, 
 Weare your eyes, thus : not lealious, nor Secure ; 
 1 would not haue your free, and Noble Nature, 
 Out of felfe-Boumy, be abus'd : Looke toot : 
 I know our Country difpofition well : 
 In Venice, they do let Heauen fee the prankes 
 They dare not fhew their Husbands. 
 Their befl Confcience, 
 Is not to ksue't vndone, but kept vnknowne. 
 
 Oth. Dor) thou fay fo? 
 
 logo. She did dereiue her Fathtr, marrying you, 
 And when (he feem'd to (hake,and feare your lookes, 
 She lou'd them moft. 
 
 Oth. And fo (he did. 
 
 lags. Why go too then: 
 Shee that fo young could giue out fuch a Seeming 
 To feele her Fathers eyes vp, dofe as Oake, 
 He thought 'twas Witchcraft. 
 But I am much too bUme t 
 I humbly do befeech you of your pardon 
 For too much louing you. 
 
 Oik. I am bound to t bee for ewer. 
 
 /aft. t fee this hath a little dafh'd your Spines : 
 
 0/6. Notaiot,notaiot. 
 
 lugo. Truttme,! feare it has: 
 I hope you will confider what 16 (poke 
 Comes from your Lout. 
 
 Butldoftty'&remoou*d: 
 I am to pray you, not toftninemy fpeech 
 TO groflet iffues , nor to larger reach, 
 ThentoSufpition. 
 
 Or*. I will not. 
 
 leg* Should yoo do fo (my Lord) 
 My fpeech fhould fall into luch vilde CucceiTe, 
 Which my Thoughts aym'd nou 
 Crfflc'imy worthy Friend: 
 My Lord.Iftey'arcmou'd. 
 
 Oth. No.notmoehmou'd: 
 I do not thmke but DfJJfmonas honeft. 
 
 lego Long Hue (he fo | ' 
 And long liue you to thinke fo. 
 
 Oth. And yet how Nature erring from it feJfe. 
 l*g. 1, there's the point : 
 A. (to b bold with you) 
 Not to affect many propofed Matches 
 Of her owne Clime, Complexion, and Degree. 
 Whereto we fee in all thingt,Nature tends : 
 Foh, one may fmel in (uch,a will moft ranke, 
 FouU dilproportions Thoughts vnnaturall. 
 But (pardon me) I do not in pofition 
 DifhnUy fpeakeof her.though 1 may feare 
 Her will, recoyting to her better Judgement, 
 May ral to maich you with her Country formes, 
 And happily repent. 
 
 Oth. Farewell.farewell : 
 If more thou doft perceiue, let me know more: 
 Set on thy wife to obferue. 
 Leaue me logo. 
 
 lap. M v Lord,l take my laue. 
 OrArf. Why did! marry? 
 This honeft Creature (doubtleft'e) 
 Sees^nd knowes more, much more then he vnfoMf. 
 
._- Youhaueathingforme* 
 It is s common thing 
 
 exE^rf. Hah? 
 
 logo. Tohaueafoolifhwifc. 
 
 J&ml. Oh, is that ah? What will you eiue me now 
 For that fame Handkerchiefe. 
 
 Iota. What Handkerchiefe? 
 
 vnal. What Handkerchiefe? 
 Why that die Moore firft gaue to Dtpbmma t 
 That which fo often you did bid me (leak. 
 
 lags. Haft flolne it from her ? 
 
 v&mil. No : but (he let it drop by negligence, 
 Aod to th'aduamage, I being heere, took't vp \ 
 Looke, heere 'tis. 
 
 lap. A good wench, giue it me. 
 
 t/w& What will you do with't, that you haue bene 
 fo eameft to haue me filch it ? 
 
 lugo. Why.what is that to you ? 
 
 isfmit. 1 fit be not for fome purpofe of import, 
 Giu't me againe. Poore Lady^heel run mad 
 Whenfhefhalllackeit. 
 
 logo. Be not acknowne on*t : 
 I haue vfe fot it. Go.leaue me. Sxit 
 
 I will in Caftai Lodging loofe this Napkin. 
 And let him finds it. Trifles light as ay re. 
 Are to the iealioiu, confirmations ftrong, 
 As proofcs of holy Writ. This may do fomething. 
 The Moore already changes with my poyfon : 
 Dangerous conceitet, are in their Natures poyfons, 
 Which at the firft are fcarfe found to diftafte*. 
 But with a little ae vpon the blood, 
 Burne like the Mines of Suipbure. I did fay fo. 
 
 /<%* My Lord, I would I might incrett yoot Honor 
 T lean this thing no farther : Leaue it to time. 
 Although us fit chat Caffle haue his Place $ 
 For fure he filles it vp with great Ability ; 
 Yet if you plesfe, to him off a-wbile : 
 
 You (hall by that perceiuc him.and hisi 
 Note if your Lady ftraine his Entertainment 
 With any ftrong, or vehement importunitie, 
 Much will be feene in that : In the meanc time, 
 Let me be thought too bufie in my feere*, 
 (As worthy caufe I haue to fcne I amj 
 And hold hr J'rcc, I do befecch yout Honor. 
 
 Otb. Feare not my gouernmenr. 
 
 logo. I once more tskt my leaue. Exit. 
 
 Oil. This Fellow's of exceeding honefty. 
 And knowes all Quantities with s learo'd Spirit 
 Of humane dealings. If 1 do proue het Haggard, 
 Though that her Jefles were my deere heart- Kring*, 
 fld whittle her off, and let her dowrte the winde 
 To prey at Fortune. Haply, fot I am blackt, 
 And haue not thofe foft parts of Conuerfation 
 ThacCharoberers hauc :Or for I am declin'd 
 Into the vale of y caret (yet that's noimuch) 
 Shee's gone . I am abui'd, and my releefe 
 Muft be to loath her. Ok Curfe of Marriage ! 
 That we can call ihefe delicate Oeacuret ours, 
 And not their Appetites? 1 had rather be aToad, 
 And hue vpon the vapour of a Dungeon, 
 Then keepe a corner in the-thing Iloue 
 For others vfes. Yet 'tis the plague to Great-one*, 
 Prerogatiu'd are they Icfle then the Safe, 
 Tis a'eftiny vnfhurmable, like death : 
 Euen then, this forked plague is Fated to vi, 
 When we do quicken. Looke where he comes: 
 
 Cnter Defdanona and <AmiUa. 
 
 If (he be falfe. Keauen mock'd it feife : 
 Ilenotbeleoie't. 
 
 Def. How now, my deere Otkefot 
 Your dinner, and the generous 1 {landers 
 By you inui'.ed. do attend your pretence. 
 
 Oth. lam too blame. 
 
 Ztef. Why do you fpeakefo faintly? 
 Are you not well? 
 
 Orb. I haue a paine vpon my Forehead, hetre. 
 
 Def. Why that's with watching, 'twill away sga'me. 
 Let me but b hide it hard, within this houre 
 Itwilibcwdl. 
 
 Oth. Your Napkin is too little i 
 Let it alone: Come, lie go in with you. Exit. 
 
 25f/! I am very forry that you are not well. 
 
 vf.mil. I am glad I haue found this Napkin: 
 This was her fie ft remembrance from the Moore, 
 My wayward Husband hath a hundred times 
 Woo'd me to fteale it. But (he fo loues the Token, 
 (For he coniut'd her,(he fhould euer keepe it) 
 That (he referues it euermore about her, 
 To kifle.ind talke too. He haue the worke tsne out, 
 And gsu'c logo .- what he will do with it 
 Heauen knowes, not I: 
 I nothing , but to pleafe his Fant&fie. 
 
 Enter lago. 
 
 lago. How now ? What do you heere alone ? 
 **>*/. Do not you chide 1 1 haue a thing for you. 
 
 Looke w here he comes : Not Poppy, nor Mandragora, 
 Nor all the drowfie Syrrups of the world 
 Shall euer medicine thee to that fweete fleepe 
 Which thou owd'ft yefterday. 
 
 Otb. Ha,ha,falfetomee? 
 
 lage. Why how nowGenerall > No more of thai. 
 
 Oth. Auant.be gone : Thou haft fet me on theRacke 
 I fweare 'tis better td be much abus'd, 
 Then but to know't a little. 
 
 Itfo. How nov/.tny Lord? 
 
 o/l v - - 
 
 What fenfe had 1 ,in her fto!ne hourei of Left ? 
 I faw't not, thought it not : ir harm'd not me : 
 I flfpt the next night vieli.fed well, was free, and merrie* 
 I found not Caffio'i kUTes on her Lippes : 
 He that is robb'd,not wanting vvhw is ftolne, 
 Let him not know't,and he's not robb'd at all. 
 
 lago. I am Tony to heare this ? 
 
 Otb. 1 had beene happy, if the generftll Campe, 
 Pyonersand all, had taftedher fw tec Body, 
 Sol bad nothing knowne. Ohnow.foreuer 
 Farewell the Tranquill minde ; farewell Content ; 
 Farewell the plumed Troopes, and thebigge Wane*, 
 That makes Ambition, Vcrtue ! Oh fare well, 
 Farewell the neighing Steed, nd the (brill Trumpe, 
 The Spirit-ftirring Drum, th'Eare-piercing Fife, 
 The Royall Banner, and all Qualitie, , 
 Pride, Pompe.and Circumftance of glorious Wait** 
 And O you rnort all Engines, whofe rude throates 
 Th'tmmortall loues dread Clamours, countetfet, 
 Fatewell : Otbefa't Occupation's gone. 
 
 I Ago. Is'i pofltble my Lord ? 
 
 Oth. Villaine.be furftthou proue my Loue a Whore; 
 Be fureof it:GiuemetheOculwproofe, 
 
 Or 
 
The Tra&die of Othello 
 
 Of by the worth of mine eternal! Soule, 
 Thou hadfl bin beuer haue bin borne > Dog 
 Then anfwer any wak'd wrath. 
 
 /|. 1-i't <ome to this? 
 
 Otb. Make me w fee t : of (at the leaft) fo proue it, 
 That the probation beare no H indge, nor Loopc, 
 To bang a douhc on : Or woe vpon thy life. 
 
 Jafo. M Noble Lord. 
 Otb. 
 
 If ihou doft (Under her, and tenure me, 
 Neuer pray more : Abandon all remorfe 
 On Horrors head, Horrors accumulate : 
 Do deeds to make Heauen weepe, all Earth amai'd; 
 For nothing caofl thou to damnation adde, 
 Greater then that. 
 
 l&go. OGracelO Heauen forgiue me? 
 Are you a Man? Haue you a Soote? or Senfe ? 
 God buy you : take mine Office. Oh wretched Foole, 
 That lou'ft to make thine Honefly.a Vice! 
 Oh monftrous world ! Take note, take note (O World) 
 To be dire& and honeft, is not fafe. 
 I thaoke you for this profit, and from hence 
 He loue noFriend, fith Loue breeds fucb. offence. 
 
 Otb. Nay ftay : thou fhould'ft be boneft. 
 
 logo. I (hould be wife j for HoneRie's aFoole, 
 And Toofes that it work cs foi. 
 
 Otb. By the World, 
 
 I thinke my Wife be honeft, and tbinke flic is not : 
 I thinke that thou art tuft, and thinke ihou art not : 
 Dehtue fomeproofe. My name that wts as ftcfh 
 As 'Diam Vifagf, is now begrim'd and blacke 
 As mine ovne face. Jfthcrc beCords.or Kniue, 
 Poyfon,orFire, or fuffocating ftreames, 
 lie not indure it. Would I were fa t is fied. 
 
 !* . I fee you are eaten vp with Paffton : 
 I do repent roe, that I put it to you. 
 You would be fatisfied > 
 
 Otb. Would? Nay, and I will. 
 
 J*o. And may but how .' How fat isfied , my Lord 
 Would you the fupet-Tifiongtoffely gape on? 
 Behold her top'd? 
 
 Otb. Death, and damnation. Oh! 
 
 Ltgo. It were a tedious difficulty,! thinke, 
 To bring them to that Profpefl :Dimne them then, 
 If euer mortal! eyes do fee them boulOer 
 More then their owne. What then?How then ? 
 What (hall I fay? Where's Satisfaction? 
 It is imporTible you fhould fee (his, 
 Were they as prime as Goates, as hot as Monkeyes, 
 As fait as Wolues in pride, and Fooles as grofle 
 As Ignorance, made drunke. But yet ,1 fay, 
 If imputation, and (trong circurn Ranees, 
 Which leade directly to the doore of Truth, 
 Will giue you fatisfaflion, you might hauc'r. 
 
 Otb. Giue me a Jiuing reafon (he's difloyall. 
 
 /*/ . I do not like (he Office. 
 But fith I am entred in this caufe fo farre 
 (Prick'd too'i by foolifh Honefty.and Loue) 
 I will go on. I lay with Cifiio lately, 
 And being troubled with a raging lootVt, 
 I could ftor flcepe. There are a kmdcof men, 
 So loof* of Soulr,that in ttieir fleepes will mutter 
 Their Affayrei : one of this kmde is C*fli : 
 Jn fleetx I heard hirr>ray, fweet Dtfitmom*, 
 let vs be wary, let vs hide ourLoues, 
 And then(Sir)woutd he gripe, nd wring my hand : 
 Cry, oh [wen Creature : then kiffe me hard, 
 
 As if he plixfct vp kiffet by the rootes, 
 
 That crew ^onjr>y lippes, laid his Leg oremy Thigh, 
 
 And (Tgh,an3 kifle, and then cry curfed Fate : 
 That guue thee to the Moore. 
 
 Oth. O monftrous I monftroas ! 
 
 ligo. Nay, this waj but his Dreame. 
 
 Otb. But this denoted a fore-gone conclofion, 
 Tii a (hrew'd doubt, though it be but a Dreame. 
 
 /*. And this may helpe to thicken other proofcj, 
 That do demonftrate thinly. 
 
 Otb. He tetre her all to peece . 
 
 lap. Nay yet be w ife ; yet we fee nothing door, 
 She may be honed yet : Tell me but this, 
 Haue you not fometimes feene a Handkerchiefc 
 Spotted with Strawberries, in your witfes hand ? 
 
 Otb. I gaue her fuch a one : t wac my firft gift. 
 
 Iag.' I know not that : but fuch a Handkerchiefc 
 (I am fure it was your wiaes) did 1 to day 
 See Cafla wipe his Beard with* 
 
 Otb. If it be that. 
 
 f*go. If it be that, or any, it was hers. 
 It fpeakes againft her with the other proofes. 
 
 OiM. O that the Slaue had forty thoufand Jiues . 
 One is too poote, too weake for ir.y retienge. 
 Now do I lee 'tis true. Looke becie fggt, 
 All my fond loue thus do 1 blow to Heauen. *Ti* gow, 
 Arifc blacke vengeance, from the hollow hell, 
 Yeeld vp (O Loue) thy Crowne, and hearted Throne 
 To tyrannous Hate. Swell bofomc with thy fraught, 
 For 'tis of Afpickes tongues. 
 
 fare. Yet be content. 
 0,b. 
 
 Oh blood.blood, blood. 
 
 Ug. Patience I fay : your minde may change. 
 
 Otb. Neuer I*g. Like to thcPonticke Sea, 
 Whofelcte Current, and coropulfme courfe, 
 Ncu'r keepei rctyring ebbe, but keepes due on 
 To the Proponticke, and theHfllefpont : 
 Burn fo my bloody thoughts, with violent pace 
 Shall neu'r looke backe, neu'r ebbe to humble Looe, 
 Till that a capeable, and wide Rcuenge 
 Swallow them yp. Now by yond Marble Heauen, 
 Jn the due reuerence of a Sacred vow, 
 1 heere engage rr.y words. 
 
 l*ga. Do not rife yet : 
 Witneflc you euer-bumiag Lights above, 
 You Elements, that clip TS round abut, 
 WitnefTe that heere lego doth giue vp 
 The execution of his wit, hands, heart, 
 To wrong'd OtMt's Seruice. Let him command, 
 A nd to obey (hall be in me remorfe, 
 What bloody bufmeflc euer. 
 
 Oth. I greet thy loue, 
 
 Not with vaine thanks, but with acceptance bounteous, 
 And will vpon the inftanr put the e too't. 
 Within triefe three dayes let me heare thee fay, 
 That CfJ/it's not aliue. 
 
 /*. My Friend i* dead: 
 'Tis done at yout Requeft. 
 Butletherliue. 
 
 Oib. DamneherlewdeMtnx: 
 O damne her, damne her. 
 Come go with me a-part, I will withdraw 
 To futnidi me with fome fwift meanej of death 
 ForthefaireDiuell 
 No wart thou my Lieutenant. 
 
 lamyourowoefoteuer. w*r. 
 
ike &fovre of Venice. 
 
 Sc^na Quarto.. 
 
 Enter Dtfitnua*, lAmiliajndClaw*. 
 Dff. Do you know Sit rah, where Lieutenant Cafe 
 lyet? 
 
 Ctf*. I dare not fay he lies any where. 
 
 Dtf. Why man? 
 
 C/. He s a Soldier, and fot me to fey a Souidier lyes, 
 'us (tabbing. 
 
 Def. Go too: where Wgrs he? 
 
 Cla. To tell you where he lodges, is to td you where 
 llye. 
 
 Dtf. Can ny thing be made of this r 
 
 Clo. I koow not where helodget, and for mee to de- 
 urTe a lodging, and fay he lies heere, or he lies there, weie 
 10 lye m mine owne throat. 
 
 Dff. Can you enquire him out ? and be edified by re- 
 port.? 
 
 Clc. I will Catechize the world for him.that is.make 
 QueRionvand by them anfwei. 
 
 Dtf. Seekehim bidde him come hithw . tell him, I 
 riauemoou'dmyLordonhisbeholfe, and hope all will 
 be well. 
 
 Clo. To do this.is within the compaffeof mans Wit, 
 and therefore 1 will attempt the doing it. Exn (lo 
 
 Def. Where /houidjloofe the Handke.chiefc. ^- 
 
 1 know not Madam. 
 Def Beleeue me, 1 had rather haue loft my purfe 
 Pull of Cruiadoes. And but my Koble Moore 
 Is true ofmsnde, and made of no 
 As iealiousCrcaiuressre.it were enough 
 To ptii him lo 111 thinking. 
 
 Ishenotiealious? 
 
 2fe/ Who he? I chin ke the Sun where he was home, 
 ew all fuch humors frooi him. 
 
 rf. Ldoke where he comes. 
 
 Dr 
 
 Dff. I will not leaue him now, till Caffia be 
 Cali'd u> him. How i j't with you, my Lord > 
 
 Owi>, Well my good Lady .Oh hwdnes u> diffemblt t 
 rlow do you.Defdtmono.) 
 
 X>ef. Wc!l.my good Lord. 
 
 Oik. Giue me your hand. 
 This hand it moift my Lady. 
 
 Def !i hath felt no age, nor Ijnowne no forrow. 
 
 O.h. This argues ftuitfuInerTe, and liberall heart : 
 lot, hot,and moyft. This hand of your s requires 
 A feauefter from Liberty : Faffing, and Prayer, 
 Much C aftigation, Exerc i fe druout, 
 For lucre's a yorg. and (weating Diuell heere 
 Thai commonly rebeb: Tis a good hand, 
 Afrankeone. 
 
 Def. You may ("indeed) fay f o : 
 : o; 'twas that hand that gaoe away my heart. 
 
 Oth. A liberall hand. The hearu of old.gaue hands 
 3ut our new Heraldry is hands, not hearts . 
 
 Def. 1 cannot fpeake of this . 
 Zor,) f now your promiTe. 
 
 Oth Whatpromife Chueke? 
 
 Def. I haue (rnt to bid Ceffu come fpcaVe with you. 
 
 Oib. 1 haue a fait and forty Rhewme offends me : 
 Und me thy Handkcrchiefe, 
 
 Dtf. Heere my Lord. 
 
 That which 1 gaueyou. 
 
 Def. I haue it not about me. 
 
 Or* Not? 
 
 TXf No indeed, my Lord. 
 
 Oth, That s a fault tThat Hand kcrchiefe 
 Old an /Egyptian to my Mother giue. 
 She wu a Charmer, and could almoft read 
 The thoughts of people. Shetold her.while IhePU 
 T wouldmake her Amiable.and fubdue my Father 
 intirely to hr loue > But ilTr.e loft it, 
 Or made a Gvtft of it, my Fathers eye 
 Should hold her loathed, and his Spirits fnould hunt 
 After new Fancies. She dying, gaie it me, 
 And bid me (when my Fate would haue me Wiu'd) 
 To giue it her. I did fo ; and take herde on'i, 
 Make it a Darling, like your precious eye 
 To loofe t, or giue*t away, were fuch perdition, 
 As nothing elfe could match. 
 
 Def. l'tpoflibl*> 
 
 Oik. 'Tis true Thre * Magicke in i he web of it : 
 A Sjbiflihu bad numbred in the world 
 The Sun to cour(, two hundred rompafTes, 
 In herProphemcke tune fow d (he WorKe : 
 The Wormes wwe hallowed, that did bteedethcSUke 
 And it was dyde in Mummey, which the Skilfuil 
 ConftruV of Ma -dens hearts. 
 
 Def. lnde*d?ls'ttru*? 
 
 Oik. Mofl veritable, therefore looke too't well. 
 
 "Dtf. Then would to Hcaucn.ihai 1 had newerfctnet 
 
 Oth. Ha? wherefore? 
 
 Dtf Why do you fpeske fo ftartingty and rt/n ? 
 
 Oth Is't loft 5 Js'r gon? Spcak,mouc o'th'way? 
 
 De/BleiTevs. 
 
 Ottt Say you? 
 
 Dff. Iti>no<lo0.bwtwhataiuiii*itwere/ 
 
 Dff. I fay it is not lofl. 
 
 Oih. Fetcht. tt me fee't. 
 
 Drf. Why fo 1 can : but I will noc now t 
 This is a tricke to put me from myfuite, 
 Pray you let Caflio be rece'ru'd seaine. 
 
 Oth, Fetch me the Handkercniefe. 
 Mymipde inif-giues. 
 
 f> f f . Come, come: you'l neuer meete a motefufiici- 
 ent man. 
 
 Oib. TheHandkercKivfe. 
 
 Def A man that all his time 
 Haih founded his good Fottunes on yourlouc) 
 Shar'd danger: with you. 
 
 Oth. TheHandkerthiefe, 
 
 Oth. Away. 
 
 I s not this man iealious ? 
 
 'Def. I neu'rfaw this before. 
 Sure, there's fome wonder in this Hamflcerchikfc. 
 1 am moft vnhappy in the loffe of it. 
 
 ^aril. Tisnojeyeaxeor two(hewesv*amart; 
 They ate all but Stomackes. and we all but Food, 
 They eate vt hongerly, and when they are full 
 They belch vi. 
 
 td Caffio. 
 
 LooVe you, C^and my Husband. 
 
 logo. There i no other way : 'th fhe muft doot : 
 And lo the happlnetfc \ go.and importune her. 
 
3*8 
 
 erf*. What meke you from bone 
 
 Drf. How now (good C<&) what's die newcs with 
 you? 
 
 Cmffi.. Madam, my foraxrfuite. Idobefeeebyou, 
 That by yout veruioosmcanes, lmy again* 
 Extft.and be a member ofhulooe, 
 W bom 1 , with all the Office of my heart 
 loiircly honour, \ would not be delayd. 
 If my offence, be of fuch mortall kinde, 
 That nor my Seruice paft, nor prcfent Sorrow**, 
 Nor porpot'd merit in futurity. 
 Cw ranfome me into his loue egaine, 
 But to know fo, mofl be my benefit : 
 So (ball I cloatb me in a forc'd content, 
 And thut my feUe vp in Corns other coorfe 
 To Fortones Almet . 
 
 Dtf. Ala$(thnce-gendeC^; 
 My Aduocatton noi oo* in Tone ; 
 My Lord, it not my Lot d ; nor fcould I know him, 
 Were he in Fauour, * in Humour alter'd. 
 So helpe me euery fpiric (taAiRed, 
 As 1 bane fpokeo for you all my beft, 
 And flood within the blaokc of his difpleafure 
 Formyfreefpeech. You rooft awhile be patient. 
 What 1 can do, 1 will : and more I wH 
 Tbenformyfclfejdare. Let that (uffiet yoo, 
 
 Ar. limy Lord angry? 
 
 xm</. H went hence bat now: 
 And certainly in ftrange vnquietnefi?. 
 
 iagt. Can he be angry? 1 haoe feene the Cannon 
 When it hh blowne his Rankes mto the Ay, 
 And like the Dwell from his very Anne 
 PuiPt bis owoe Brother : And u he angry > 
 Something of moment then . I will go meet him, 
 There** matter io't indeed, if he be angry . Exit 
 
 Dtf. Ipcytheedofo. Something lure of 
 Either from Venice, or fome v nhateh' 
 Made demooftrable beere in Cyprus, to mm, 
 Hath pudled his cleat e Spirit : and in fuch cafes, 
 Men* Natures wrangle with inferioor things 
 Though great ones are their obiedt 'Ti eucn fo. 
 For let our finger akr, and it endues 
 Our other beaTiMull members,euen to a fenfe 
 Ofpaiae. Nay,wemaftthinkeroenarenotGodj, 
 Nor of them looke for fuch obferuancte 
 AsfimheBridail. Befhrew roe much, t^m/4, 
 Jws (vohandfome Wamor, as 1 am) 
 Arraigning his vnlundneffe with my foule : 
 But now I &ode.l had fuborn'd r the Wimeffe, 
 And he's Indited fauely. 
 
 ./*/. Priyheauenitbee 
 State matters, at you thinke, and no Cooceptioo, 
 Nor no leau'ousToy. concerning you, 
 
 "Dtf Alas the day , I omer gaue him eaofe. 
 
 vfjHtl. But leal ions foules will not be aniwer'd fo j 
 They are not ener iealious for the caufe, 
 But iealioos, for they're iealious itisaMonfter 
 Begot vpon it felfe, borne oo it felfe. 
 
 Df. Heauenkrepe the Moofter from OitV^ mind. 
 
 txW. Lady, A men. 
 
 D*j rriUgofekehtm. 
 I f I doe finoe him fit, 1 le rooac youz (trite. 
 And feeke to cfreft it to my Yttenuofl. 
 
 C*f. I humbly tbankf your Ladyfcip. 
 
 Enter Bientn. 
 
 State, 
 
 How i'i with you, my moil faire *>***. a , 
 
 Indeed (fweet Lowe) I was commlng to yoor hoeft. 
 
 Stan. And I was going to yoor Lodging,*?^. 
 What? keepe a weeke away ? Seuen dayes,and Niibw ? 
 Eight fcore eight houres ? And Louer; abfent bows* 
 More tedious rbtn the Dial!, eight fcore times t 
 Ob weary reck'ning. 
 
 Coffia. Pardon me, Tfaawa: 
 I haue this while with leaden thoughts becne pref>, 
 But I (hall in a more continuate time 
 Strike oft this fcore of abfence. Sweet "Bianca 
 Take m this worke out. 
 
 BtMca. Oh C<ff, whence came this? 
 This b MM Token from a newer Frien d, 
 To the felt-Abfence : now I feele a Caufe i 
 Is't come to this ? Wdl.well. 
 
 Ctffio. Go too, woman : 
 Throw your vilde geffes in the Dkids teeth, 
 From whence yoo haue them. You are iealious now, 
 Thae this is from fome Miftrij, feme remembrance ; 
 No/so good troth 3wv. 
 
 "Stan. Why .who's is It? 
 
 Caflie. \ know not neither : 
 I found it in my Chamber, 
 I like the worke well ; Ere it be demanded 
 (As like enough it will) I would haoe h coppied i 
 Take it, and doo'r,and Uaue me for this time. 
 
 Bian, Leaue you ? Wherefore ? 
 
 Cajfif. I do attend beeie on the General!, 
 And thinke h no addition nor my with 
 To haoe him fee me woman'd. 
 
 "Bio*. Why.Iptayyou? 
 
 Caflif. Not chat I lone you not. 
 
 Bit*. But that you do not loue me. 
 I pray you bring me on the way a little, 
 And tar, if I fhal! fee y ou foone at night? 
 
 Caffie. Tis but a little way that I can bring yea, 
 Tor I attend beere : But Ik fee you foone. 
 
 "Sue. 'iJtverygood^muflbecireumftenc'd. 
 
 Jdus Quartus. Scena Trim*. 
 
 logo. Will you tmnluiuV 
 
 Otft. Thinke fo> /*? 
 
 /a#>. Wh,tokjdeinpriote? 
 
 Oih. Anvnauthonz'dkilTe? 
 
 logo. Or to be naked with her Friend io bed. 
 An houre. or more, not meaning any harme l 
 
 Otti. Naked in bed (Ayri and not meane harme? 
 It is hypocrifie agaioft the Dioell : 
 They that meant; vmuoufiy.and yet do fo, 
 TheDiudl their venue rempcs.end they tempt Heauen, 
 
 layo. Ifdieydonoching/tisaVeniaUAip : 
 But if I gitic my wife a Handkerchief. 
 
 Ott What then? 
 
 /-go. Why then Us hers (ray Lord)and being Jx.s, 
 She may (I thbke) beftoVt on any an. 
 
 Mayflwghiethat? 
 
tbe*5\oore efVenxe. 
 
 logo. Her honor is an Eflence that's not feene. 
 They haue it yery ott,tnar baue it not. 
 Buz for the Handkerchief*. 
 
 Ctht. By heauen,! would tnott gladly haue forgot it: 
 Thou faidfl (oh,it comes ore my rocmorie, 
 As doth the Rauen o're the infectious houfe : 
 Beading to all ) lie had my Han dk eichiefe . 
 
 Lya. I : wbat of th ?. 
 
 Otbf. That's not fo good now. 
 
 /^.Whit if I had faid.1 had feene him do you wrong? 
 Or heard him fayf" as Knaues be fuch abroad, 
 Who hauing by their owne importunate fait, 
 Or voJaassry dotage of fome Miftris, 
 Conuincedorfupply'd them, cannot chofe 
 But they rmtft blab.) 
 
 Oik. Hath he faid any thing ? 
 
 lAgo. He hath (my Lord)but be you well affur'd, 
 No more then hele vn-fweare. 
 
 Otb. What hath he faid? 
 
 logo. Wby.that hedid : IJcncw not what he did. 
 
 Ocbe. What? What? 
 
 :hher? 
 
 logo. With her JOn her :hat you will 
 Otfa. Lye with her Hye on her ? We fay lye on her, 
 when they oe-b/e- her. Lye with her : that'* tullfome : 
 Handkerchief : Confcffions : Handkerchiefe. To- con. 
 reJk.endbehang'd for his labour. Firft.tobhang'd, 
 and then to coofelTe : I trembte at it. Nature would not 
 inueft her felfe in fuch (hadowing paflion, without fom 
 Inftruftion. It is not words thar (hakes me that/ pith) 
 Nofes,Ear,d L-ppes i ts^t poffible. Confefle? Hand- 
 kerchiefe ? O diueU . faSi in a Traunts. 
 
 lego. Works on, 
 
 My Meditinc workes. Thus credulous Fooles are caught, 
 And many worthy, and chad Dames euro thus, 
 (All guilclcSe>oeete reproach i what hoa ? My Lord? 
 My Lord, I fay : Orfefr. 
 
 How now Cqfjic ? 
 
 C*f. Wnat^sln 
 
 lag*: "My Lord islalncintojin Epilepfie, 
 This is his fecond Fit : he had oneycfterday 
 
 C*f. Rub him about the Temples. 
 
 Aag. The Lethargic muft haut his quyet courfc: 
 If not,he foames at mouth : and by and by 
 Breakcs out tofauage madneffe. Looke.be ftirres.- 
 Do you withdraw your felfe a little while, 
 He will rccouer ftraight : when he is gone, 
 I would on great occafion.fpeake with you. 
 How is it Generall ^Haueyou not hurt your head? 
 
 OtU. Doflthoumockeme? 
 
 tero. ImockeyounotjbyHeauen: 
 Would you would beare your Fdrtune fike a Man. 
 
 Otbe. A Horned man's a Mofter,and a Bcaft. 
 logo. Ther's many a Beaft then in a populous Chty, 
 AndmanyaciuillMonfler. 
 
 Othe. DidheconfefTeit? 
 
 l*t GoodS ir.be a man: 
 Thinke cuwy bearded fellow that's but yoak'd 
 May draw with you. There's Millions now aliu*-, 
 Thai nightly lye in thofe vnprcper beds, 
 Which they dare foeare peculiar. Your cafe U better . 
 Oh,'tis the fpight ofhell.the fiends Arch-mock, 
 Tolip a wanton in a fereCcwcb; 
 
 And to luppole her chart. No^ecmcknow. 
 And knowing what I am,I knpyv what (he fhalibe- 
 
 Oth. Oh, thou art wife : 'tis ccnamc, 
 
 late. Stand you a while apart, 
 Confine your felfe but in a patient Lift, 
 Whil'ft you were heere, c're-w helmed with your grief< 
 (A pafTionmoftrefultinglbchaman) 
 Caffio came hither. I Ihirted him away, 
 And Uyd good fcufes vpon y our Extalie, 
 Badhim anon returne : and heere fpeake with me, 
 The which he promit'd. Do but encaue yoirr felfe, 
 Andmarkethc Fleeres, the Gybet, and notable Scomes 
 That dwell in eucry Region or his face 
 For I will make him cell the Tale anew; 
 Where, how.how oft, how long ago, and when 
 He hath, and it againe tocopr your wife. 
 I fay.butmarkerm gefture ; marry Patience, 
 Or t (hall fay y 'are all in all in Splcene. 
 And nothing ofa man. 
 
 Otbf. Dot* thou heare,/*, 
 I will be found rooft cunning in my Patience* 
 3ui(do'ft then heare)mof> bloody 
 
 l*go. That's not amifle, 
 B? yf kr-pc time in aH -. will you withdraw > 
 Now will 1 aueftion Caffio of 'Bianca, 
 A Hufwife.inat by felling herdefire* 
 Buyes her felfe Bread,and Cloath, It ifaCrenare 
 That dote on C*fli, (a 'tu the Strumpets phgue 
 Tobe-guilemany.andbebe-guirdbyone) 
 He.when he heares of her.cannot reftraine 
 From the excefle of Laughter. Heere be comes. 
 
 EatrrCaflu. 
 
 As he fhall tmi\t,OtbtBa (hall go mid ; 
 And his vnbookifh leloufie muft conferue 
 Poore C*fliei fmiles, gefrujes,and light behauiours 
 Qiitr in the wrong . How do you Lieutenant ? 
 
 c*f. The vorfer, that you giue me the addition, 
 Whofe wanteuen kiUesme. 
 
 Ig. Ply Dtfdfmena well, and you are fureon't: 
 Now.jf chu Suit lay in "Bumca'i dowre, 
 How quickely fhould you fpeed> 
 
 Caf. Alas poore Caitifte. 
 
 Oth. Looke how he hughes already. 
 
 I ago. I neuer knew woman loue msn fo. 
 
 Caf. Alis poore Rogue,! thtnke indeed (he ioues me 
 
 Oih. Now he denin it faintly ; and laughet it out. 
 
 logo. Do you heare Caffu ? 
 
 Oth. Now he importunes him 
 To tell jt o're : go too, well faid , we! J fsld. 
 
 lag*. She giuesitout.thatyou (hall marry her. 
 Do you intend it ? 
 
 C*f. Ha.ha^ha. 
 
 Ctb. Do ye triuntph,Rontaine? do you triumph? 
 
 Cef. 1 marry. What ? A cuftomer {piythee Ixare 
 Some Chart tic to my wit.do not thinke it 
 Sovnwholefome. Ha,ha,ha. 
 
 Oth. So,fo.fo,fo : they laugh .that winnej. 
 
 lago. Why the cry goes,that you marry her. 
 
 C*f. Prythee fy true. 
 
 /4f. I am a very Villaine elfe. 
 
 Oth. Haoc you fcoat'd me ? Well. 
 
 Cdf. This is the Monkeys owne gluing out j 
 She if perfwaded I will marry her 
 Out ofher owne loue & flattery /rot out of my prcnr.ife. 
 v v Otht. 
 
33 
 
 TheTragedie of Othello 
 
 Otb. /ago becomes me : now he begins the ftory. 
 
 Cttjfic. She was heete euro oow : fae haunts me in e- 
 uety place. I w* the other day talking on the Sea- 
 banke with certainc Venetians, and thiiher comes the 
 Ssubie^nd Calls me thus about my neck. 
 
 Otb. Crying oh deere C*ffu t u it were: his icfturc im- 
 ports it. 
 
 tjfitt. So hangt,and lolls, and wcepesvpon me. 
 So (rtakes.nd pulls IDC. Ha,ha,ha. 
 
 Of b. Now he tells how (he pluckt him to my Cham- 
 ber : oh, 1 fee that oofe ofyours.bui not thatdogee, I 
 OuJl throw k to. 
 
 C*flu. Well,! rooftleaue her companie. 
 
 Io. Before me ; iooke where (be comes, 
 
 Eater 'Burnett. 
 
 Caf. Tis fach anotherTitchew:nisrry a. perfum'd pne? 
 What do you meant by this haunting of me ? 
 
 BM. Let the diuell, and his dam haunt you : what 
 didyoumeane by that fame Handkerchiefe, you gaue 
 me euen now .' I was fine Foolc to take ic : 1 tnuft take 
 oucthewotke? A. likely piece of worke.that you Ihould 
 6ndc it in your Chamber,and know not who left it there. 
 This is fome Minxes t okcn,& I muft cake out the worker 
 There, giue it your Hobbey-norfe, whetefoeuer you had 
 itjlle take out no woike on't. 
 
 Caffia. How now, my fweete "2unc* ? 
 How now? How now ? 
 
 Otbe. By Heaucn.that (hould be roy Handkerebiefe. 
 SIMM. If youle come to fupper to night you may , if 
 you will noc.come when you are next prepar'd for. Exit 
 I*g*. Afcct her : after her. 
 C*f. \ muftjfhc?"! rayle ia the ftrects elfc. 
 J*t. W .11 you fop there? 
 C*flu. Yes, I intend fo. 
 
 Jag. Well, I may chance to fee you : for I would ve- 
 ry fame fpeake with you. 
 
 Cef Prythce come: will you? 
 late. Go too : fay no more. 
 Otb. How (hall I rounhec him,/g*. 
 /*?. Did you perceiuc hovt helaugh'dathisvice? 
 Otb. Oh,/4j 
 
 lag*. And didyou fee the Handkerchiefe? 
 Otb. Was that mine? 
 
 I Ago. Yours by this hand : and Co fee bow he prizes 
 the foolifh woman your wife : (he gaue it him, and he 
 hath giu'nithit whore. 
 
 Qtb. 1 would haue him nine yeeres a killing : 
 A fine woman,a faire woman,a fweeic woman ? 
 Iag. Nay ,you mud forget that. 
 Othett. !,let her rot and perifh, and be daom'd to 
 night , for (he (hall not Hue. No, my heart is turn'd to 
 Rone: I firikc ir.and it hints my hand. Oh, the world 
 tmhjiptafweecer Creature ; (he might lyeby 3nEo> 
 perour's fide. and command him Taskes. 
 bg. Nay .tiiat's not your way. 
 Othe. Hang her, I do hut fay w hat (he is ;fo delicate 
 with her Needle : an admirable Mufuian. Oh (he will 
 fing the Saoageneffe out of a Scare : of fo high and plen- 
 teous wit. and inuemion? 
 
 lego. She's the worfe for all this. 
 Oihr. Oh t aihoufand,athoufanddmes: 
 And then of fo gentle a condition ? 
 l*ga. 1 too gentle. 
 Othe. Naythat'scertaine: 
 Bui yet the pitty of it, lap: oh/4f, the pitty of it 
 
 l*go. If you arc Co fond ouerher iniquitie : giurh 
 pattcnt to offend, for if it touch not you.u comes overt 
 nobody. 
 
 Otb, I will chop her into Mcffes : Cuckold me I 
 
 I*p. Oh/ri.fouleinher. 
 
 Otb. With mine Officer? 
 
 Inge. That's fouler. 
 
 Otbf. Getmefomepoyfon,/^, this night, lie net 
 expoftulate with her.- lea A het body and beautie vnpto 
 uide my mind agaioe : ibis night lg. 
 
 If p. Do it not with poyfon, ftrangle her in bet bee 
 Euen the bed (he bath contaminated. 
 
 Otb. Good,good: 
 The lattice of it pleafe* : very good. 
 
 /*/. AndforC^Jetmebebisvnderuker: 
 You (ball heare more by midnight. 
 
 Otbe. Excellent good : What Trumpet is that face 
 
 I*go. I warrant fomethihg from Venice, 
 Tif t-M&ttf.thts. comes from the Duke. 
 See.your wife's with him. 
 
 Lode. S a acyouvrot thy Genera!!. 
 
 Otbt. WilhallrnybcmSir. 
 
 Ld.Jbe Duke.and the Senators of Venice greet you 
 
 Otbf. I kiffe the Inftrument of their pleafurcj. 
 
 1>ef. And what's the newes,good cozen Lubaicel 
 
 l*g. 1 am rery glad to fee y OB Signior.- 
 Welcome to Cyprus. 
 
 Ltd. 1 thanke you : how do's Lieutenant C*ff ? 
 
 l*gt. LiucsSir, 
 
 Dcf. Cozea.there's fajnebetweene him,& my Lord, 
 An vnkind breach : but you (hall make all wdl. 
 
 Oihe. Are you fure of that ? 
 
 D*/: My Lord? 
 
 Otbe. This faile you not to do,is you will - 
 
 LotL He did not call : he's bufie in the paper, 
 Is there deuUion 'twfxt my Lord,and C<Jfi* ? 
 
 Def. A moft vnhap py onr : I would do much 
 T *a one them for the lour I beareto Cf[u. 
 
 Oth. Fjre.andbrimeftone. 
 
 Off. My Lord. 
 
 Otb. Are you wife? 
 
 Def. What isheangrie? 
 
 Lod. MaybeihLetteriDou'dhim. 
 For as I thinke.they do command him home, 
 Deputing Cafito in his Gouernmenc. 
 
 Def. Trurtme, lam glad on't. 
 
 Otbt. Indeed? 
 
 'Def. My Lord? 
 
 Othe. Iamgladtofeeyoumad 
 
 Def. Why, fweete OtbeUae 
 
 Otbt. Diuell. 
 
 "Dtf. I haue not deferu'd this. 
 
 Ltd. My Lord, this would not be beleeu'd in Venice, 
 Though I iTiouId fwearc 1 favn'i. *Tis ver/ much, 
 Make her amends : (he weepes. 
 
 Otbt. OhdiueR.diuell: 
 
 If rhat tht Earth could teeme with womans teares, 
 Each drop (he falls.wouldproueaCrocodik : 
 Out of my fight. 
 
 'Def. I will not (ray to offend you, 
 
 Lod- Truely obedient Lady* 
 IdobefeecVi your Lordfnip call rier backe. 
 
 Oth. 
 
JS. 
 
 O.-ec. Miftrit. 
 
 2W: My Lord 
 
 Oibe. What would you with h,Sr ? 
 
 LW. Who I, my Lord.' 
 
 Otht. I,you did wffh.thst I would make her tnrne. 
 
 can tumc,and tumc and yet go on 
 And turne againe. Andlhe csnweepe.Sir.weepe 
 And the"i obedient : a you lay obcdtem 
 Vry obedient : proceed you in your jeaie*. 
 Concerning thiSit,( oh well-painted patfon) 
 I am commanded home : get you away 
 lie fend for you anon Sir I obey the Mandre, 
 And wJl returns to Venice. Hence, auaont ; 
 Cefl fhall haue my Place. And Sit.ro night 
 J do enfreat,thac we may fup together. 
 You are welcome Sir toCyprui. 
 Goates,and Monkeyt. Exit. 
 
 Is this the Noble Moore^whom our full Senate 
 OU All in ll fufficiem ? Is- this ihe Nature 
 Whom Paflion could not fhake ? WhoUr foiid vtrtue 
 The (hot of Accid<nt,nor dart of Chance 
 Could neither gme,noT pierce ? 
 
 logo. He w much changed? 
 
 Lod, Are his wit t ffe ? fs he not light of Braine ? 
 
 logo. He's that he is : I may not breath my cenfure. 
 What be might betlf what bermght.he is not, 
 I woyld toheauen be were. 
 
 Led. What? Strike his wife? 
 
 At|r. 'Faith that was not fo well : yet would I knew 
 That ftroke would proue the word. 
 
 Led. It it his vfe > 
 
 Ot did the Letters,worke vpon hit blood, 
 Andrew create his fault t 
 
 lego. _Alas,alas: 
 It is nothoneftie in me to fpeake 
 What I haoe feene.and knowne. You (hall obferaehim, 
 And his owne couries will deonte him fo, 
 That I may fane my fpeech : do but go after 
 And roarke how he continues. 
 
 I<od. lamforry that! amdeceiu'd inhim. fxettat. 
 
 Scena Secmda. 
 
 Sater Othello -and vmiba. 
 
 Otbe, Vou bane feene nothing then.' 
 *XOTI/. Nor euer heard . nor cuer did fufpe& 
 Otlx. Yes,you haue feenc Ct^Jta^nd (he together. 
 x/ws. But then 1 faw no harme : and then I heard, 
 Ea<h fyllable that breithmade vpbetwceae them. 
 Otht. What > D.d they newer whifper? 
 
 Qtt>e. Nor fend you out o'th' way ? 
 c^Erotf. Ncuet. 
 
 Otl*. To fetch her Fan. her Glouej^er Mask,aor no- 
 . Neuer my Lord. (thing? 
 
 That's ftrange. 
 
 . I durft(my Lor d)ro wager^}e i honeft: 
 Lay down* my Scale at flake : If you think e other, 
 Remoue your thought. It doth abufe your bofomc.- 
 If any wretch hiue pui this in your head , 
 Let Hcauenrequit it with the Serpents curfe, 
 
 For if (he be not honeft chaAe.ndmie, 
 
 There's no man happy. Ttepurcft of their Wiues 
 
 I sfouie as Slander. 
 
 Otht. Bid her come hither : go. 
 She faiet enough : yet (hc't a fimple Baud 
 'That cannot (Vy as much. This n a fubiile Whore : 
 AOoffet Lockesnd Key of VillanousSecrei*, 
 And yet (n'le kneete.and pray .- J haue fetne her do't 
 
 Enter Dffdemaia and vtz tint. 
 
 Dtf. My Lord, what it your will f 
 
 Othf. Pray you Cbucke come hither. 
 
 Off. Whatisyourpleafvire ? 
 
 Oih. Let me fee your cy : looke in my face. 
 
 Dtf. WhathofribleFaneie'ithl*? 
 
 Otbt Some of your Funclto n MiHris ; 
 Leave Procreint* (one,and ftrq t thedoore: 
 Cough.ot cry hem; if *ny bod ycomc ; 
 Yoor Myflry,yourMyHery.Maydifpatch.Jcrr </an. 
 
 T>ff. Vpoft my knce,\what doth your fpeech import? 
 1 vnderftand a Fury in yogi wordv. 
 
 Offx. Why? What art thou? 
 
 Off- Yourwifemy Lord : your true and loyaU wife. 
 
 Othello dome fweafe it- . damne thy feife, kaft 
 being like one of Heauen, chr diuell* thcmfeiur $ fhould 
 feaie ro ceaze thee. Therefore be double damn'd, fwearc 
 thou art honeft 
 
 Dtf. Heauen doth rruely know it. 
 
 0/*^Heauen truery knowvs t that then att-faife as hell 
 
 'ZW/l To whom my Lord^ 
 With whom ' How am 1 falfe ? 
 
 Otht Ah >*/&77ww,away.3way,away. 
 
 Dtf. Alas the heauy day -. why do you wxepe? 
 A T! I the motiue of thefe teaics oty Lord ? 
 Ifhappely you my Father do fufpca, 
 An In&mment ofthis/ourcallingbarke, 
 Lay not your blane on me : if you haue loft him, 
 1 haue lofl him too. 
 
 Otht. Haditpieas'dHrauen, 
 To try me with Affiihon,bsd they nin'd 
 All kind of Sores, in J Shames on my bare-head: 
 Steep'd me in pouenie to the very Rpptrs. 
 GiuentoCaptiume.me.andmy trncfi hopes, 
 I fhouk! haue found in feme place of my Souk 
 A drop of patience. 8utila$,tomakcm 
 The fixed Figure fot the time of Scomc, 
 To point hit flow. and mooing ringer at, 
 Yet could I beare that too, well.vety weD : 
 But there where I haue gamcrd vp my heart, 
 Where either I nmftitue.or beare noit(, 
 The Fountaine from the which my currant nmnes, 
 Or elfe dries vp : to be difcarded thence, 
 Or keepe it as a Cefterne/or fooleTowkt 
 To knot and gender in. Tume thy cotppkicion there i 
 Paeience.thou young and Rofe-ltp'd Chcrubin, 
 1 he ere looke grim as hell. 
 
 Dtf. I hope my Noble Lord efttemet me hor-eH. 
 
 Otl*. Oh I.as SommcfFlye* are in the Shambles, 
 That quicken cuen with blowing. Oh thou weed : 
 Who an To louely faire^ndimcU'ft fo fweete, 
 That the Sen'.e akes at the, 
 Would thou had'ftneuerbirt borne. 
 
 Dtf Alas.what ignorant fin haue I committe*) ? 
 
 Otbt. Was this fVirc Paper ? Thij moft goodly Bookc 
 Made to-wnte Whotcvpon/ What commit e-J, 
 
 Com. 
 
The Tragedie of Othello 
 
 Committed ?Oh,thoupublicke Commoner, 
 1 taould make very Forges of my cheekes, 
 That would toCynders burne vp Modcftie. 
 Did I but fpcake thy deedes. What commited ? 
 Heauen ftoppe* the Nofe at it, and the Moone wink* : 
 The baody wiode that kiffes all rt meetcs, 
 Is hufh'd within the hollow Myne of Earth 
 And will not heart. "What comruited f 
 
 Dtf. ByHeauenyoudomewrong. 
 
 Otbt. Are not you a Strumpet ? 
 
 'Dtf. No,aIamaChrifTun. 
 If to preferue this veflell for my Lord, 
 From any other foule vnlawfull touch 
 Be not to be a Strumpet,! am none. 
 
 Otbt. What .not a Whore > 
 
 Dtf. No.asl fhall be fau'd. 
 
 Otbt. Is'c poflibk ? 
 
 Def. Oh Heauen forgiue vs. 
 
 Otbt. I cry you mercy then . 
 [ tooke you for that cunning Whore of Venice, 
 That married with Otbfb. YouMiftris, 
 
 AnrUftrtfik 
 That haue the office oppofke to Saint Piter, 
 Andkeepes the gate of hell You,you :Tyou. 
 We haue done our courfe: there's money for your painei: 
 [ ptay you tome the key,and keepe our counfaile. xit. 
 
 vmil. Alas. what do'* this Gentleman conceiue ? 
 How do you Madam ? how do you my good Lady? 
 
 Dtf. Faith, halfc a fleepe. 
 
 I/*M. Good Madam. 
 What'* the matter with my Lord ? 
 
 Dtf. With who? 
 
 t/oM/. Wny.withmyLordjMadamr' 
 
 Dtf. Who is thy Lord ? 
 
 ///. He that is yours.fweet Lady 
 
 Dtf. I haue none : do not talke to me,t/<</tt, 
 I cannot weepe -.nor anfweres huc I none, 
 But what fhould go by water. Prythee to eight, 
 Lay on ray bed my wedding fhectes,remember, 
 And call thy husband hither. 
 
 ,.///. Heere's a change indeed. Exit. 
 
 Dtf. Tis meete I fhould be vs'd fo : very meete. 
 How haue 1 bin bchau'd.thathe might fticke 
 The fmaU'ft opinion on my leaft mifvfe? 
 
 Enter Jtgt /aid vmili4. 
 
 faro. What is your pleafure Madam ? 
 How ist with you? 
 
 Dtf. I cannot tell :thofethat do teach yong Babes 
 Do it with gentle meanes,snd eafie taskes 
 He might haue chid me fo : for in good faith 
 I am a Child to chiding. 
 
 7 4. What is the matter Lady? 
 
 ^mil. Al(/<t<)my Lord hath fobewhor'd her, 
 Throwne fuch difpight.and heauy termes vpon her 
 That true hearts cannot beare it. 
 
 Dtf. Am I that name,/g0 ? 
 
 ttgt. What name,(faiie Lady?) 
 
 Def. Such as fhe faid my Lord did fay I wj $ . 
 
 <jmd. He call'd her whore :a Begger in his drinke : 
 Could nor haue laid fuch termes vpon bisCallet. 
 
 l*g. Why did he fo? 
 
 Dtf. J do not know : I am fure 1 am none fuch 
 
 f*ge Do not weepe.do not weepe : alas the day. 
 
 cX/</. Hath fhe forfooke fo many Noble Matches? 
 Her Father? And her Country t And her Friends/ 
 
 To bccsird Whore? Would it not make one wecpe? 
 
 Dtf. It i i my wretched Por tune. 
 
 logo. Befiuew him fort: 
 How comes this Tricke vpon him? 
 
 Dtf. Nay,Heauen doth know. 
 
 vftHi. I will be hang'd,if foroe eternall VilUinr, 
 Some buiie and infinuating Rogue, 
 Some cogging .cozening Slaue.to get (ome Office, 
 Haue not deuis'd this Slander : 1 will be hang'd elfe. 
 
 f*. Fie , there is no fuch man : it is impoffible. 
 
 Dtf. If any fuch there be t Heaucn paidon him. 
 
 vfrnil. A halter pardon him: 
 A nd hell gnaw his bones. 
 Why (hould he call her Whore f 
 Who keepes her cotnpanie ? 
 What Place? What Time? 
 What Forme ?Wha: liklyhood ? 
 The Moore's abus'd by fomc moft vtllanout Knaue, 
 Some bafc notonousKnauejfome fcuiuy Fellow 
 Oh Heauens, that fuch companions tbou'd'ft vnfold, 
 And put in eucry honeft hand a whip 
 To Ufh the Rafcalls naked through the world, 
 Euen from the Eaft to th'Weft. 
 
 I at a. Speake within doore. 
 
 i/mil. Oh fie vpon them: feme fuch Squire be wa 
 That turn'd your vvit.thefeamy- fide without, 
 And made you to fufpefl me with the Moore. 
 
 Jaffa. YouarcaFoolc:gotoo. 
 
 What fhall I do to win my Lord againe ? 
 
 Good Friend,go to him : for by this light of Heaucn, 
 
 ] know not how 1 loft him, H cere 1 kneele : 
 
 If ere my will did trcfpaffe 'gainft his Loue, 
 
 Either in difcouife of thought,or actual! deed, 
 
 Orthat mine Eyej,mineEarei,or any Scnce 
 
 Delighted them; or any other Forme. 
 
 Or that I do not yet,andeuerdtd, 
 
 Andeuer will, (though he do fhakeoneoff 
 
 Tobeggerly diuorcement)Loue him decrely, 
 
 Comfort forfwearc me. Vnkmdocfte may do much, 
 
 And hit vnkindnefTc may defeat my life, 
 
 But neuer taynt my Lone. I cannot fay Whore, 
 
 It do's abhorrc me now I fpeake the word, 
 
 To do the A&,that might the addition earne, 
 
 Not the worlds MafTe of vsnitie could makeme. 
 
 l*gt>. ] pray you be content : Vis but his humour: 
 The bufmeffe of the State do' him offence. 
 
 Dt{. If 'twere no other. 
 
 l&go. It is but Co,} warrant, 
 Hearke how thefe Infiruments fummon to fuppet : 
 TheMeflengers of Venice ftaies the meate, 
 Go m,and weepe aot : all things fhall be well . 
 
 Extat DtfJemon* **d *&*&* 
 
 How now 
 
 Red. I do not finde 
 That then dcal'ftioftiy with me. 
 
 l*g. What in the contrarie ? 
 
 Rodert. Eueryday thou dsfts me with fome deuift 
 /4j, and rather, as itfeewesro me now, keep'ftfiom 
 me all conueniencie, then fopplieft me with the leafi ad- 
 uantageofhope: I will bdeed no longer endure it. Nor 
 am 1 yet perfwaded to put vp in peace, what already 1 
 baoe foolifhly fufrVed. 
 
Radari. I haue heard too much, and your words and 
 Performanc es are no kin together. 
 
 l*g. You charge me rooft vniuftly. 
 
 TUgib. With naught but troth : I haec wafted m;> 
 i<il c cut of my roeane . The I ewei* you haUe had from 
 CDC to dcliuer Deflemoaa, would halte haue con opted a 
 Vocanft, You haue told me flhe hath receiu'd them, 
 and rccurn'd me cspedasions and comforts of lodaine 
 tcfpc&.and acquaintance^!!! 1 fir.de none. 
 
 lago. W ell.go too : very well. 
 AW. Very well , go too : I cannot go too, (man) nor 
 tis not very well. Nay I think it is fcumy : and begin u 
 nude my Mfe fopi in it. 
 
 I*go. Vetywell. 
 
 Rod/or. 1 cell you. 'tis not very well : I will make my 
 fclfeknowneco Dcfdeama. If Ihe will returnemc my 
 lewe!s,l will gjue ouei my Suit, and repent my mlzw- 
 fuli felicitation. If nor, affure your fclfe, I will feeke 
 farii faftion of you. 
 
 If go. Youhaocfaidnow. , 
 
 Rod* I jaodfaid nothing but wh I proteft iutend- 
 meat of doing. 
 
 Icp. Why, now 1 fee there's mettle in thee: and 
 turn from thw inftant do build on thee a better o- 
 jnmon then.eucr before: gioc roe thy hand Redorigo 
 Thou haft taken againft me a mort iuft excepti- 
 on: but yet Iproteftl haue dealt tnofl directly in thy 
 Affaire. 
 
 Upd. It hath not appeer'd. 
 
 lago. I grant indeed it hath not appee t 'd : and 
 your fufpiuon is not without wit and judgement. 
 But Rodorigo, if thou haft that in thee indeed, which 
 1 hauc greater reafon to beleeuc now then euec ( I 
 *eane purpofe. Courage , and Valour ) this night 
 (hew it. if thou rhe next night following enioy not 
 Defdcmona, take me from this world with Trcache- 
 rie, and deuife Engines for my life. 
 
 "Rod. Well: what is it? Is it within, reafon and com- 
 paffe? 
 
 logo. Sir, there is efpeciall Commiffion come from 
 Venice to depute Cajfa in Othiilo's place. 
 
 Rod. it that true .' Why then Othello zndDtfitemana 
 returne agwneto Venice. 
 
 l*gt>. Oh no: he gees into Mauritania and takcth 
 away with him the faire 'Def<iempn,3, vnlefTe his a- 
 bode be iingred heere by fome accident. Where- 
 in nooe can be fo determinate, as the ternouing of 
 Caffio. 
 
 Rod. Howdoyoumeaneremouinghioi^ 
 
 lago. Why, by making him vncapabfe tfOtbetlo't 
 place: knocking oat hisbratnes. 
 
 Rod. And that you would haoe me to do. 
 
 If go. 1 : if you dare do your felfic a profit, and a 
 right. Hefups to night with a Harlotry: and thither 
 '" I go to him. He knowes not yet ot' his Honourable 
 if you will watch his going thence (which 
 will fafhion (o fall out betwecne twelve and one) 
 
 > may tafr? him ar your pleafure. I will be neere 
 
 fecood your Attempt, and he fhall fall betweene 
 s. Come, ftand not aroaz'd at it, but go along whh 
 : I win (hew yoo fuch a r.eceflitie in his deatn, that 
 (hallthinke your felfe bound to put it on htm. It 
 s now high Inppet time : and the night growts to waft. 
 
 out it. 
 
 Tlgi. I will hesre farther reafen for this. 
 
 l*g. And you ftnlbe fjtisfi'd. 
 
 Seen* Tertia. 
 
 Lod.l do befeech you Sir /rouble your felfe no further 
 
 Oth. Oh pardon me: 'twill dome good to walke. 
 
 LoJau. Madam, goodnight : I kombly thankeyour 
 Ladyifejp. 
 
 Dif. Your Honour is rnoft welcome. 
 
 Otb. Will you weikc Sir ? Oh Defdvncna. 
 
 Dtf. MyLor4. 
 
 Othego. Get yMMobcdondtlafttm, I will here. 
 turn'd forthwith : difmifte your Attendant there : look't 
 be done. Exit 
 
 Dff I will my Lord. 
 tx-7>. Ho w goes it now? He look cs gentler then be did 
 
 Dff. He fates he will returne incontinent, 
 And hath commanded me to go to bed, 
 And bid me to diflniflcyou. 
 
 Def. It was his bidding: ibereforefodcxflritY0, 
 Giuc me my nightly wearing.and adieu. 
 We muft not now difpleafc him- 
 
 ^mil. I. would you had neuer feene him. 
 
 Def. So would not 1 : my loue doth fo approue 
 That euen his r)ubborncffe,tm checks.hts fVownet, 
 (Pry thee yn-pin me)hawc grace and fattour. 
 
 t/Emi.l haue laid thoftSheetesyou bad me on trie b 
 "Dtf. All's one :good Faiher, how fooliQt are our modi 
 If I do die before,prythce (hrow'd me 
 Jn one of thefe fame Sbceme. 
 
 t/f.mil. Come,comc : you talke. 
 
 Dtf. My Mother had a Maid ttlVATtarbarit, 
 She was in loue : and he (he lou'd prou'd on ad, 
 And did forfake her. She had a Song of Willough, 
 An old thing k twas: but itexprcU'd her Fortune, 
 And (hedy'd finging it. Thar Sougtonight, 
 Will not go from my mind : fh-uc mach ro do, 
 Buc to go hang my head ail at one fide 
 And (ing it like poote Urabariei prytheedifpatcft. 
 
 v. Shall I go fetch your Nighc-gowne ? 
 
 Dff. No.vn.pinmehere, 
 This Ledoicico. is a proper man. 
 
 <j.mil. Averyhandfomem ... 
 
 Def. He fpeakes well. 
 
 cxmr/. I know a Lady in Venice would haue walk'd 
 barefoot ro Paleflme for a touch of his nether lip. 
 
 Def. Thf pome Souk fas fngingjy a Sicamaar tree. 
 Sing all arreene n&ough : 
 Her hand an her bofome htr htad an her kpee, 
 
 Tbefretb Streame 
 
 Her fait ttartt fill from ber.andfefmedtheftenet, 
 
 St** U'tllav%h,G'f. (Lay by theft^ 
 
 H'dlcugttjrillough. (Prythee high thee :he'le cotae anon) 
 
 S,* ff 4 green* inHongl> mufi ttmf Garland. 
 
 Let no body blame kimjuu frame I approve. 
 
 (Nay that'* not next. Hrke,who is't that knocks ? 
 
 *rnit. It's the wind. 
 
 fief. IcrtdmjLeuefalfeLeueifawbatfaidhethtnt 
 
 lflceur*mowmen$<*ilt couch with momm. 
 
The Trarede of Othello 
 
 *o get t nee gone , good night : mine eyes do itch : 
 Doth that boadc weeping ? 
 
 t/"ri/, Tisneytherheere, nor there 
 
 &f. 1 haue heard it faid fo. O thefe Men,thefe meol 
 Do 'ft thou in confcience thinke(tell me vmUia) 
 That there be women do abufe their husbands 
 Infuchgroflekinde? 
 
 vn>il. There be fame fuch, no quvftion. 
 
 Def. Would'ft thou do tich a deed for all the world ? 
 
 */**/. Why, would no? you? 
 
 'Def. No.by this Heaueoly light. 
 
 vmil. Nor 1 neither, by this Heauenly light: 
 I migh: doo't 15 well i'th'darke. 
 
 T> e f. Would'ft thou do fuch a deed for al the world > 
 
 tsmil. The world's a huge thing : 
 It is a great price, for a (mall vice. 
 
 Def. Introth, I thinkethou would'ft not. 
 
 vfmiL Introth I thinke 1 Oiodd, and vaiioo't when 
 I had done . Marry, I would not doe fuch a thing for a 
 ioynt Ring, nor for meafures of Lawne,oor foi G ownes, 
 Petticoats, nor Caps, nor any petty exhibition. But for 
 all the whole world : wby,wbo would not make her hus- 
 banda Cuckold, tomakebiroa Morurcb/I (hould ven- 
 ture Purgatory for't. 
 
 3)ef. Befhrew me, if I would do fuch a wrong 
 For the whole world. 
 
 vmil. Why , the wrong is b a wrong i'th'world ; 
 and haoing the world for your labour, 'tis a wrong in 
 your owne world, and you might quickly make it right. 
 
 Def. 1 do not think e there is any fuch woman. 
 
 t/i/. Yes,a doien : and as many to'ih'vantage, as 
 would ftore the world they plaid for. 
 But I do thinke it is their Husbands fault* 
 If Wiues do fall : (Say, that they flacke their duties, 
 And powreoor Treafures into focraigne laps; 
 Or elle breake out mpeeuifh Icaloufies, 
 Throwing reftraint vpon vs : Or fay they ftnke v j, 
 Or fcancour former hauing in dcfpigbt) 
 Why we haue galles : and though we haue force Grace, 
 Yet haue we tome Reuenge. Let Husband* know, 
 Their wioes haue fenfe like them : They fee, and froell, 
 And haue their Palais both for fweet,and fowre, 
 As Husbands haue. What is it that they do, 
 When they change vs for others ? Is it Sport? 
 I thinke it is : and doth Affeftton breed it ? 
 I thinke it doth. Is'tprailty that thus erres ? 
 It is fo too. And haue not w e Affeaion* ? 
 Defires for Sport? and Fraihy.as men haue f 
 Then let them vfe v well : elfe let them know, 
 The illes we do, their illes ir.ftruc't vs fo. 
 
 Dtf. Good night, good night: 
 Hcaucnmefuch vfesfend, 
 Not to picke bad, from bad ) but by bad, mend. Exeunt 
 
 MM Qwntus. Scena Trima. 
 
 Eattr itgajutJi Rodarigt, 
 lago. Hcerc.ftnd behinde this Barke, 
 Straight will ht come : 
 
 Weare thy good Rapiet bare, and put it home : 
 Qyicke,qoickc, feare nothing; lie be at thy Elbov, 
 Iimskei vt. or it marresv,tninkc on that, 
 And fixe moft fiinje ihy Refokitioo. 
 
 Rod. Beneereathand,Ima> mifcarryin't. 
 
 ]age, Heetc.at thy hand : Be bold, & take thy Hand. 
 
 Rod. I bane no great deuotion to the deed, 
 And yet he hath giuen me fatisfying Reafons : 
 Tis but a man gone. Forth my Sword : he dies. 
 
 lagt.l haue rub d this yong Quat alroofl to the fcnfe, 
 And hegrowes angry. Now, whether he kill Caffio, 
 Or Ctflio him, or each do kid the other, 
 Euery way makes my gaioe. Liue Rtderigo. 
 He calles me to a reftitution large 
 Of Gold ,aod Jewels, that I bob'd fiom him, 
 As Gci 
 
 It muftnot be : If Caffla do rcmaine, 
 He hath a dayly beauty in his life, 
 That makes me vgly : and befides, the Moore 
 May vnfold me to him : there ft and I in much perill : 
 No, hcrouft dye. But fo,I heard him commioe. 
 Enter Ctflio. 
 
 Tfyd. 1 know his gate, 'tis he : Villaine thou dyeft. 
 
 C*f. That thrufl had beene mine enemy indeed, 
 But that my Coate is better then thou kno wll : 
 1 will make proofe of thine. 
 
 Rod. Oh.JamOaine. 
 
 Ctfiie. I am cnaym'd for euer : 
 Helpe hoa : Mimber, mnrther. 
 fnrtr Otheb. 
 
 Otb. The voyce ofCa/u. /tffkeepes his woid. 
 
 R*d. OV.llame that Jam. 
 
 Otb, It is euen fo. 
 
 Ctf. Oh htlpe hoa : Lignt. a Surgeon. 
 
 Otb. Tishe:Obraue/^. honeft.and iufl, 
 That haft fuch Noble fenft of thy Friends wrong, 
 Thou teachefl me. MJnion, your deere lyes dead, 
 And your vnbleAPate highes : Strumpet I come : 
 Forofmyhearr,thoff Charmes thine Eyes, are blotted, 
 Thy Bed luQ.Rain'd, (hall with Lufts blood bccfpotted 
 
 Evil Othello. 
 Enter Lodmco *d Grain**. 
 
 C*f. Whathoa?noWateh?Nopaffage? 
 Murther,Murther. 
 
 GT*. Tisfomemifchaoce.the voyce ij very direfoff. 
 
 Caf Ohnelpe. 
 
 Lod, Hearke. 
 
 Rod. Oh wretched Villaine. 
 
 Lod. Two or three groane. Tis heauy night ; 
 Thefemay be counterfeits : Let's tbmk't vnfal'e 
 To come into the cry, without morebelpe. 
 
 Rad. Nobody come : then (hall I bleed to death. 
 
 Lod. Hearke. 
 
 Cjra Here's one comes in his (hirr., with Ligbt, and 
 Weapons. 
 
 /*. Who's there t 
 Who's noyfe is this that cries on norther ? 
 
 Led*. Wedoootknow. 
 
 /ago. Do not you heare a cry ? 
 
 Caf Hecre.heerc : for heauen fajte helpe me. 
 
 Jago. What's the matter? 
 
 Gr*. This it Oihrfls's Ancirnt,at Itshc ir. 
 
 Lode . The fame indeede, a very valiant Fellow. 
 
 I ago. What are you heere, that cry fo greeuoudy? 
 
 C-/. lgo> Oh I am fpoyl'd, vndooe by ViUunes : 
 Giue me forue helpe. 
 
 /ago. Omee, Lleutenslu! 
 What VllU.ncs haue done this? 
 
 Caf. I thioke Out one if them is hmeabout, 
 
 And 
 
And cannot make away. 
 
 logo. ObtreacherouiiViflaines: 
 What are 700 there ? Come In, and giue tame helps, 
 
 *. Ohelpe roe there. 
 
 Caffu. That's oneof them. 
 
 toga. Oh murd'rous Stale! O Vlltaine! 
 
 Rod. O damo'd /* ! O tnbumsne Dogge 1 
 
 7^- KiU meo fta'darke? 
 Where be tbcfe bloody Tbeeues ? 
 How Client is this Towne ?Hoa,murther,mnrther. 
 What may you be? AJC yon of good.oreuilP 
 
 Ltd. A* you (hall proue rs,patfe r. 
 
 L<, He Sir. 
 
 kge. I cry you mercy : tele's Cage ban by ViUaines. 
 
 &*. Ctjjlai 
 
 Uga. How it't Brother? 
 
 Cf. My Leg geii cue tot we. 
 
 /ago. Marry heaoen forbid : 
 Light Gentlemen, Me binde it wirhmy fhlrt. 
 Enter "SiaetA. 
 
 Viai. What it the matter hoa? Who is't that cry 'd 
 
 logo. Who lVk that cry'd? 
 
 fifcw. Oh my drere C^jia, 
 My fweet Cuffif .< Oh C*0it t C*0u,C*gif. 
 
 legy. O notable Scrumpet. C$, may yoo fufpeft 
 Who they foooid be, that haae thus mangled you ? 
 
 C4/. No. 
 
 OA. I am forry to fi ode you thus ; 
 1 haue beehe to feeke you, 
 
 logo. Lend me a Garter. Sos - OhrbraCbaire 
 Tobearebimeafilyhexxe. 
 
 "Sun. AlasbefaHRs. OhC^.C^w.O^. 
 
 /*. Gentlemen all, I do fufpcd this Trsfli 
 Tob a party in this Inmrie. 
 Patience awhile, good Cajfia. Co<n,cdme ; 
 Lend me a Light : know we this face, or no ? 
 Alas ray Friend, and my deere Countryman 
 
 darig* No : Yes Cure i Yes, 'tis Radtrigc. 
 
 Cra. What, of Venice? 
 
 logo, Eaen he Sir: Did you know him? 
 
 9*2. Know him? I. 
 
 Ugo. Signior (jratuno ? I ay your gentie pardon : 
 Thffe bloody accidou mufi ntcuCe my Manners, 
 Tbatfoneglededywo. 
 
 Gra. I am glad to fee you. 
 
 hg* How do you f*^?Oh.aCbaire,a Chairs. 
 
 Cra. RoJtrigo) 
 
 Ia*t. He,he,tishe: 
 Oh that's well faid, the Chaire. 
 Some good man beare him carefully from hence, 
 He fetch the General!'* Surgeon. For you Miftri5, 
 Sauc you your labour. He thai 1> flame heere (C'fv) 
 Was my aeere friend. What malice was between you { 
 
 Caf. None in the world : nor do I know the man ? 
 
 lajt. What? looke yo pale? Oh bear e bim oth'Ayrf. 
 Stay you good Gentlemen. Looke you p*le, Miftm ? 
 Do you pcrcetne cKe eaftnetfe of her eye I 
 Nay, if you ftarc, we ihallheare more anon. 
 Beholdher well : I pray you looke vpon hat : 
 Do you fe Gentlemen ? Nay,guiUmefle willfpeake 
 Though tongues were out o'f vfe. 
 
 ^miL Al,wh*c is the matter/ 
 What it the cnartcr,Hosband ? 
 
 /**. C^hnthheerebinfetcmmthcdarke 
 By RoJerigo, and Fellow^ that flic fcap'di 
 
 He'salmoftdaine, and \adarigt qaitt dead. 
 
 t&a>jl. Alas good Gentleman : alas good 
 
 logo. This is the fruits of whoring. Pryth*c>i>x&*. 
 Go know ofCatfh where he fupt to oight. 
 What, do you (hake at that ? 
 
 Bt4ia. He fupt at my hc-u(e,but I tbercfore fluke not. 
 
 /ago. O did he to ? I charge you go with me, 
 
 t^Emil. Oh fie vponchee Strumpet. 
 
 "Bi*. I am no Strumpet, but of life ashoneft, 
 As you that thus abufe me. 
 
 va*rf. As 1? Fie vpon thee. 
 
 l*go, Kinde Gentlemen : 
 Let's gofeepooreC^dreft. 
 Come Miftris, you muft tel'a another Tifc. 
 AH'/;<a, run yoo to the Cittadell, 
 And tell my Lord and Lady .what hatb happ'd i 
 Will you go on afore f This is the oight 
 That cither makes me, or foredoes me qoight. 
 
 SCOOM Secvnda. 
 
 ExtrOtttb, 
 
 Otb. It is ihe Caofe, it w the Caofe (my Souk) 
 Let me not tume it to you, you chaOe Srarree, 
 ItigcheCaufe. Yet He not fhed her blood, 
 Nor fcaire that whiter skin of her*, then Snow, 
 And ftnoorh as Monumental! Alablafter: 
 Yet (he mufl dye, clfe fhee*l betray more men s 
 Puc out the Light, and then put out the Light : 
 If I quench thee, ihou flaming Minifter, 
 j can againe thy former light reftore, 
 Should f r epcot me. But once put out thy Light, 
 Thou cunning's Patterne of excelling Nature, 
 I know not where U ihat Prometfaanteaxe 
 That can (by Light re-Lome. 
 When I haue pluck'd thy Rofe, 
 I cannot giue it vital! growth againe, 
 It needs muft wither, lie frneU thee on the Tree. 
 Oh Balmy breath, that deft aJojoft perfwade 
 luftice to breake her Sword. One more, one more > 
 Be thus when thou an dead, and I will kill ther, 
 And loue thee after. Ooe more, and that's the laft. 
 So fweet, was ne're fo fatal). I muft weepe, 
 But they ate cruel! Team : This forrovi's heauenly, 
 It ftnkcti where it doth looe. She wakes. 
 
 D*f. Who's there rOtktfrt 
 
 Otlsel. \Defdempno. 
 
 *D*f Will you come to bed, my Lord? 
 
 Otb. Haue you pray 'd to oigbt,2)4./a?/7M? 
 
 Def. I my Lord. 
 
 Otb. IfyoabethinkeyourfelfeofenyCrirae 
 Voreconcil'd 9$ yet to Huaucn^nd Grart, 
 Solicite for it ftraight. 
 
 Jf. Alacke, my Lord, 
 What may you mean by that ? 
 
 Orb. WeU,doi<,andbcbTeefe,Iwi]lwBlhebyt 
 
 f weald not kill chy voprepared Spirit, 
 No, Heauens fore-'fead; I would 
 
 ootkiU chy Sock. 
 b*f. Talkeyouofkilling? 
 Otb. 1. 1 do. 
 Dtf. Then Heaoenbaue mercy on me. 
 
JJl 
 
 TkeTrsgefa of Othello 
 
 .. I ..!.. . !?? . -. 
 
 My Lord, my Lord. 
 
 Otb .What noife is this > Not dead?not yet quite dead 
 I that am cruell, am yer rnercifull, 
 1 would cot haue thee linger in thy p sine ? 
 So,fo. 
 
 Otb. Amen, with all my heart. 
 
 Def. If you fay, I hope you will not kill me. 
 
 Otb, Humh. 
 
 Z></. And yet I feare you : for you're fatall then 
 When your ey rowle fo. 
 Why I Oiould feare, I know not. 
 Since gui inneffe I know not : But yet I fecle I feare. 
 
 Otb. Thinke on thy finnes. 
 
 Dff They are Loue* I beareto you. 
 
 Otb. J and for that thou dy'ft. 
 
 Dff. That death's vnnaturali, that kits for louing. 
 Alas,why gnaw you fo your nether-lip? 
 Some bloody paffion (hakes your very Frame : 
 Thefe areportents: but yet I Hope,! hope, 
 They do not point on me. 
 
 Otb. Peace.andbeftill. 
 
 Def. I will fo : What's the matter ? 
 
 Otf>. That Handkcrchiefe 
 Which Irolou'd.and gauethee, thou gau'ftto C*ff. 
 
 'Def. No by my Life , and Soulc : fend for the man, 
 And ask* him. 
 
 Otb. Sweet Soule, take heed, take heed of Penury, 
 Thou art on thy death-bed. 
 
 Dff. I. but not yet to dye. 
 
 Crb. Prefently. 
 
 Therefore confeffc thee freely of thy finne : 
 For to deny each ArticJe with Oath, 
 Cannot remoue.nor choake the ftrong Conception 
 That I do grone withall. Thou art to dye. 
 
 Def. OHeauenhauemercyonme. 
 
 Otb. I fay, Amen. 
 
 Def. And haue you mercy too. 1 neuer did 
 Offend you in my life : neuer lou'd Coffio t 
 But with fuch generall warrantieofHeauen, 
 As I might loue. I neuer gaue him Token. 
 
 Oth. ByHeauenI fawmy Handkerchiefcin'shand. 
 
 periut'd woman, thou do'ft ftone my heart, 
 And makes me call, what I intend to do, 
 AMimher,which I thought a Sacrifice. 
 IfawtheHandkerchiefe. 
 
 Def. He found it then : 
 
 1 neoer gaue it him : Send.fot him hither: 
 Lei htm confeffea truth 
 
 Oib. Hehathconfeft. 
 
 Def. What.myLord? 
 
 Otb. That he hhvs'd thee. 
 
 Def. How?'vnlawfuHyf 
 
 O:b. I. 
 
 Dtf. He will not fay fo. 
 
 Otb. No : hi* mouth is fiopp'd : 
 Honeft lagt hath 'tanc order for't. 
 
 'Def. Oh.my feare interprets . What is he dead ? 
 
 Otb. Had all his haires bin liues,my gteat Reuenge 
 Had flomacke for them all. 
 
 Dtf Alas, he is betray'd, and I vndone. 
 
 Or&.Out Strumpet : weep'ft thou for him to my face? 
 
 Def. O banifh me. my Lord,but kill me not. 
 
 Otb. Downe Strumpet 
 
 Def. Kill me to morrow,l me liue tonight. 
 
 Otb. Nay, if you ftriue. 
 
 Def. Bot halfe an houre. 
 
 Otb. Being done, there is no pawfe 
 
 I>*f. But while I fay one prayer. 
 
 Oib. It loo Utc. Smotberther. 
 
 tsnnli4 at tbf doore. 
 
 r,-wi/, M ? Lord, my Lord? What hoa ? 
 
 What hoa? my Lord my Lord ? 
 0/A. Who's there? 
 
 . Oh good my Lord, I would fpeake a wo: 
 with you. 
 
 Otb. Yes :Tis /&<: by and by. Shee'sdead. 
 *Tis like toe comes to fpeaJte off^'s death . 
 The noife was high. Hah, no more moou ing? 
 Still as the Grauc. Shall fhe come in? Wer'rgood ? 
 I chinke flie ftirres againe. No^hat's beft to do ? 
 If (be come in, fhee'l fure fpeake to my vife : 
 My wnfe, my wife : what wife ? J haoe no wife. 
 Oh infupportable ! Oh beauy houre ! 
 MetKinkes.it fhould be flow a hugeEcIipfe 
 QfSunnc, and Moonc ; and that th 'affrighted Globe 
 Did yawns at Alteration. 
 
 tx/.V. I do befeech you 
 That I may fpeake with you. Oh good nsy Lord. 
 
 Ottr. 1 had forgot thee : oh come in tsf.tr.tln. 
 Soft, by and by, let ire the Cunaines draw. 
 Where arc thou? What's the matter with thee now ? 
 Enter ^mdia. 
 
 t^mtl. Oh my good Lord, yonders fouJe Muriher 
 done. 
 
 Otb. What? now? 
 
 i/*ntl. But now, my Lord. 
 
 Oth. It is the very error of the Mcone, 
 She comes more netrer Earth then fhe was wont, 
 And makes men mad. 
 
 A young Venetian, call'd R 
 
 t/w/ No. Ctftt is not kill'd. 
 
 Otb. NotC^kiU'd/ ThenMurther't out of tune, 
 And (weet Reucngegrowes harfh. 
 
 Dtf. O falfely, falfely murder 'd. 
 
 *xW. Alas! what cry is that/ 
 
 Oth. That? What? 
 
 <smil. Out, and alas, that was my Ladies voice. 
 Hlpc,helpe hoa. helpe. Oh Ladle fpeake again?, 
 Swc Defdemon4,oh fwect Miflris^ jpcake. 
 
 Dff. A guililcfle deach. I dye. 
 
 tA.mil. Oh who hath done this deed? 
 
 Dff No body : I my felfe, farewell : 
 Commend me to my kinde Lofd : oh farewell. 
 
 Otb. Why.howfhculd fhebemurdred ? 
 
 t/W. Alas : who knowcs ? 
 
 Otb You heare her fay her felfe, it was not T. 
 
 vfmtt. She faid fo : I mufi needs report the truth. 
 
 Otb. She's like a Liar gone to burning hell, 
 TwasIthatkiH'dher. 
 
 m,t. Oh the more Angel! fhe, and you the black. 
 erDiuell. 
 
 Otb. She turn'd to folly : and fhe wa a whore. 
 t/K/. Thou do'ft bely her.and thou ait a diueil. 
 Otb. She was falfe as water. 
 
 /</. Thou arc rafh as fire, to fay 
 That (lie was falfe. Oh fhe was heauenly tree. 
 
 Otb. Coffit did top her : Ask chy husband etfe. 
 O, I wcredamn'd beneath all depth in hell: 
 But that I did proceed vpon tuft grounds 
 To this extremity. Thy Husband knew it all. 
 
//. My Husband? 
 
 Cth. Thy Husband. 
 
 vmiU That flic was falfe ro Wedlocke ? 
 
 O/6. I, with Citffio : had fhe bin true, 
 If Heauen would make me fuch another world, 
 Ofonc entyrc and perfefl Chryfolite, 
 I'ld not hauc fold her for it 
 
 tJE.mil. My Husband? 
 
 Oth. I, 'twas he that told meon her firft, 
 An honeft man he if, and hates the flime 
 That ftickes on filthy deeds. 
 
 ^md. My Husband? 
 
 Oth. What needs this iterance, Woman} 
 I fay, thy Husband. 
 
 voV. Oh Miftrii, 
 Villany hath made mockes with loue: 
 My Husband fay (he wes falfe? 
 
 Otb. He; Woman; 
 
 I fay thy Husband .- Do ft vnderftand the word ? 
 My Friend, thy Husband ; honeft,honeft I*gt. 
 
 ismil. If he fay fo, may his pernicious Souie 
 Rot halfc a graine a day : he lyes to'th'beart, 
 She was too fond of her mo ft filthy Sargaine . 
 
 Otb. Hah? 
 
 t^Emil. Do thy wotft : 
 
 This deecje of thine is no more worthy Heauen, 
 Then thou was't worthy her. 
 
 Otb. Peace, you were beft. 
 
 t^Ewaf.Thoti haft not halfc that powre to do me harm, 
 As I haue to be hurt. OhGull.oh dolt, 
 As ignorant as durt : thou ha ft done a deed 
 (I care not for thy Sword) He make thec known, 
 Though I loft twenty hues. Hclpe,helpe,hoa t helpe : 
 The Moore hath kill'd my Mi (Iris, Murthcr,rnurthcr. 
 
 Enter Moat/me t Gr*tuu>9, md, lago. 
 
 Afon. What Is the matter? How nowGcnera!! ? 
 
 i/ml. Oh,are you corns, /age : you hauc done well, 
 That men tnuft lay their Murthers on your necke. 
 
 Cra. What is the matter? 
 
 vntil. Difproue this Villatne.if chou beef} a man : 
 He fayes, thou told'ft him that his wife was falfe : 
 I know thou <fid'fl not : thou'tt not fuch a Villain. 
 Speake, for my heart is full. 
 
 1 ago. I told him what I thought, 
 And told no more 
 
 Then wha? he found hsmfelfe was apt,and true. 
 
 vrxil. But did you euer tell him, 
 She was falfe? 
 
 2 ago. I did. 
 
 tsEmil. You tojd a Lye an odious damned Lye: 
 Vpon my Soule, a Lye ; a wicked Lye. 
 Sheefalfe withC^? 
 Did you fay with Cajpo ? 
 
 Go too, chatmeyour tongue. 
 
 Emit. I will not chatme my Tongue; 
 I am bound to fpcake, 
 My MiRrU heere lyes murthercd in her bed. 
 
 <JH. OhHeauen,forefend. 
 
 Emit. And your reports haue fet the Murder on, 
 
 OtbtSe. Nay ftsre not Matters, 
 It istruemdeede. 
 
 Grj. 'TisaftrangeTruth. 
 
 mtent. OmorvfttousA&e. 
 
 I ihinke vpon't, 1 thinke : I fmel f t : O VilUny : 
 I thought fo then s He kill my fclfe for grecfe. 
 OvjilanylvilUny! 
 
 laga. What, arc you mad? 
 I charge you. get you home. 
 
 Emd. Good Gen tlemen, let me bane lesue to (pcake: 
 Tu proper ! obey him ; but not now : 
 Perchance 70*0, 1 will ne'rc go home. 
 
 Otb Oh.oh.oh. 
 
 Emil. Nay, lay diee downe,tnd rcerc i 
 For thou haft kili'd the fweeteft innocent, 
 That ere did lift vp eye. 
 
 Otb. Ohihewasfowle.' 
 
 I f carfe did know yoo Vnkle. there lies your Neece, 
 Whofe breath (indeed) thefe hinds haue newly ftopp'd : 
 I know this ade (hewei horrible and grim. 
 
 Cra. PoonDtfianmi i 
 1 am glad thy Father's dead, 
 Thy March was moriall to him : and pure grecfe 
 Shore his old thred in twaine. Did he iiuc now, 
 This nght would make him do defperate tume: 
 Yea, curfe his better Angell from his fide, 
 And fall to Reprobance. 
 
 Otb. Ti* pictifall : but yet /*go kno wcs 
 That (he with Ctffw, hath the A ft of frame. 
 A thoufand times committed. Cajjlo confeft it, 
 And (he did gracifie his amorous workes 
 With that Recognizance and pledge of Loue 
 Which I fiift gaue her : I f&w it in his hand : 
 It was a Handkerchicfe,an Antique Token 
 My Father gaue my Mother. 
 
 Emit. Oh Heauen ! oh heauenly Powe* 
 
 lago. Come, hold yoar peace. 
 
 Srml, Twill out, 'twill out. I peace ? 
 Mo.I will fpcake as liberal) as the North ; 
 Let Heauen, and Mcn,and Diuels, let them all, 
 A 11, all, eric frame zgamfl me, yet He fpcake. 
 
 Ixgf. Be wife.and get you home. 
 
 Emil. I will not. 
 
 Cra. Fye, your S word vpon a Woman. 
 
 bmil. Oh thou dull Moore, 
 T-hat Handkerchiefe thou fpnk'ft of 
 I found by Fortune, and did giue my Husband : 
 For often, with 2 folemne earneftnefle, 
 (More then indeed beiong'd to fuch a Trifle) 
 He begg'd of me, to fteale't. 
 
 logo. Villanous Whore. 
 
 Emil. She giue it Caffi* No, alas I found it, 
 And I did giu't my Husband. 
 
 /age. Fikh.thoulyeft. 
 
 SntU. By Heauen I do not, I do not Gentlemen : 
 Oh murd'rous Coxcombe, what fhould fuch Foole 
 Do with fo good a wife ? 
 
 Oth> Are there no ftones in Heauen, 
 But what lerues for the Thunder ? 
 Precious Villaine. 
 
 Gra. The woman faUes: 
 Sure he hath kiU'dhii Wife. 
 
 Emil. 1,1 : oh by me by my Miftris fide. 
 
 Cra. Hee's gone, but his wife's kill'd. 
 
 Mm. Tiss notorious Villamrcakeyouthis weapon 
 Which I hauerecouer'd from the Moore t 
 Come guard the doore without, let him not pafle, 
 But kill him rather. He after that fcme y illaine, 
 Fox 'tis a damned Slaue. Ex*. 
 
 Oth. 
 
ThiTrazedie of Othello 
 
 Otb. 1 am not vali ant neither ; 
 But euery Punic whipfter gets my Sword. 
 But why fhould Honor out-liue Hanefty ? 
 Let it go all. 
 
 /,/. What did tby Song bead Lady ? 
 Hearke.canft thou hewe me 1 1 will play the Swan, 
 And dye in Muficke : tytU^gh t uri^gb^iUwgl>. 
 Moore, One was chafte : She lou'd thee.cruell Moore, 
 So come my Soule to blifT^as I fpeake true ; 
 So fpcaking as I thinke. aiasj dye. 
 
 Otb. I haue another weapon in this Chamber, 
 It was a Sword of Spiine, the Ice brookes temper : 
 Oh heere it is : Vnkle I inuft come forth. 
 
 Gr*, It'thou attempt it, it will coft thee deere; 
 Thou haft no weapon.and perforce muftfuftcr. 
 
 Otb. Looke in rpon me then, and fpeake with me* 
 Or naked as I am 1 will affault thee. 
 
 gra. What is the matter? 
 
 Otbel. Behold,! haue a weapon: 
 A better neuer did it felfe fuftame 
 Vpon a Soldiers Thigh. I haue feene the day, 
 That with this little Arme, and this good Sword, 
 I have made my way through more impediment? 
 Then twenty times your flop. But (oh vatnc boaft) 
 Who can controll his Fate ? Tis not fo now. 
 Be not affraid, though you do fee me weapon'd : 
 Heere is my iournies end, heereis my butt 
 And vetie Sea-maike of my vtmoft Sailc. 
 Do you go backe diftnaid? 'Tis a loft feare: 
 Man but a Rufli againft Othelb't breft, 
 And he retires. Where ftiould OfMfcgo? 
 Now: how doft thou looke now? Oh ill-Start'd wench, 
 Pale a$ thy Smocke : when we (hall mecte at compr, 
 This looke of thine will hurle my Soulc from Hcauen, 
 And Fiends will fnatch at ic. Cold,cold,my Girle J 
 Eueh like thy Chaftity. O cuffed, curfcd Slaue 
 WhipmeyeDiuels, 
 
 From the poffeffioh of this Hcauenly fight : 
 Blow me about in windcs, rosft me in Sulphurs, 
 Wa(h mein ftecpe-downe gulfcs of Liquid fire. 
 Oh Defdtmon\ dead Defdtmom dead. Oh,oh! 
 
 Eater Lodawco, Caffto, Montane, and lags, 
 mth Officers. 
 
 Lad. Where is this rafti^nd moft vnfortunate man ?. 
 
 Otb. That's he that was Otbeilo : heere I am. 
 
 Ltd. Where is that Viper? 
 Bring the Villalne forth. 
 
 0/fc.llook down towards his feet ; bat that'aaFable, 
 If that thou bcc'fi a Diueil.J cannot kill tbee. 
 
 Ltd. Wrench his Sword from him. 
 
 Iff . IbleedSir,butnotkiird. 
 
 Othel. I am not forry neither, ll'dhanethccliuc: 
 For in my feofe, 'tis happineflc to die. 
 
 Led. Oh thou Othello, that was once fo good, 
 Falne in the praflife of a curfcd Slaue, 
 Whatfhsllbefaideio thee. 
 
 Otb. Why any thing: 
 An honourable Mutdcrcr,if you will i 
 For nought I did in hate, but all in Honour. 
 
 Led This wretch hath part contcft his Villany -. 
 Did you and he confent in Caflaf* death. 
 
 Otb. 1. 
 
 Caf. Deere General!,! neuer gaue you caufe- 
 
 Oth. loobelceue if , and I aske your pa r don : 
 Will yotf,l ptay.demand that deroy-Diucll. 
 
 Why he hath thus enfnar'd my Soule and Body. 
 
 /<g.Demand m nothing: what you know,you know 
 From this time forth, I neuer will fpe 
 
 Lod. What? not co pray? 
 
 ipeake word. 
 
 <ra. Torments will ops your lips. 
 Oth. Well, thou doft beft. 
 
 Well, thou < 
 
 Ltd. Sir, 
 
 You (ball vnderftand what hath befalne, 
 ( Which,as I thinke,you know not) heere is a Letter 
 Found in the pocket of the flaine Rodorigo, 
 And heere another, the on of them imports 
 The death ofCajfo, to be vndcnooke 
 ty Rodorigo. 
 
 Oth. OVillaine! 
 
 Moft Heatheni(h,and moft grofle. 
 
 Lad. No w,hcere's another difcontented paper 
 Found in his pocket too : and this it feemes 
 Kfderigo meant t*hauc fent this damned villainc: 
 But chat (belike)/4o in tl.c interim 
 Came in, and fatis n'd him. 
 
 Otb, Oh thou pernitious CaitifTc : 
 How came you (C^) by that Handkerchiefs 
 Thatwasmy wiues? 
 
 Cajjio. I found it in try Chamber : 
 And he himfelfc confcft it but euen new, 
 That there he dropt it for a fpcciall purpofc, 
 Which wrought to his defue. 
 
 Othel. OFoole,foole,foole! 
 
 There is befi Jes , in Rodarigat Letter, 
 
 How he vpbraides /ago, that he made him 
 Braue me vpon the Watch : whereon it came 
 That I was caft : and euen but now h fpake 
 (After long fecmtng dead) f*go hurt him, 
 lago fet him on. 
 
 Ltd, You mutt forfake this roome,and go with vr : 
 Your l>owei,and your Command is taken off, 
 And Cajfio rules in Cyprus. For this Slaue, 
 If there be any cunning Crueltie, 
 That can torment him much^nd hold him long, 
 It thall be his. You (hall clofe Prifoner reft, 
 7 ill that the Nature of your fault be knowne 
 To the Venetian State. Come,bring away. 
 
 Oth. Soft you ; a word or two before you goe : 
 I haue done the State fome feiuice, and they know'C 
 No more of that. I pray you in your Letters, 
 When you (hall thefe vnlockie deeds relate, 
 Speake ofme,as I am. Nothing extenuate, 
 Nor fet downe ought in malice. 
 Then muft you fpeake, 
 Of one that lou'd not wifely, but too well : 
 Of one, not eaiily lealious, but being wrought, 
 Perplexed in the extreame : Of one, whofe hand 
 (Like che bafe lodean) threw aPearle away 
 Richer then all hjs Tribe: Of one,v*hofe fubdu'dEyes, 
 Albeit vn.vfed to the melting moode, 
 Drops teares as fad as the Arabian Trees 
 Their Medicinable gamme. Set you downe this: 
 And fay betides, that in jfleppo once* 
 Where a malignant, and aTurbond-Turke 
 Beate a Venetian, and traduc'd the State, 
 I tooke by th'throat the circumcifedDogge, 
 And fmoate him, thus. 
 
 Led. Oh bloody period. 
 
 Cra. All that is fpoke.is marr'd. 
 
 Oth. I kift thea, we I kill'd the*; No way but thtt, 
 Killing my felfe, to dye vpon a kifle. T>j 
 
did 1 fcare, but thought he had oo weapon : | Let it be bid. Gn*fc*.keepe th houfe, 
 
 For he was great ofheart. 
 
 Led. Oh Spmon Dogge : 
 More fell then Angutfh, Hunger, or the Sea -. 
 Looke on the Tragicke Loadiflg of this bed : 
 Thii is thy worke : 
 The Obic&poyfons Sight, 
 
 Aod firiz* vpon ehe Fortunes of the Moore, 
 For they lucceede on you. To yoo,Lord Gouernor 
 Remsines th cCeafure of this he'llifh villai ne : 
 The Time, the Place.tbe Tor ture.oh infotce 1 1 r 
 My feifc will Araight aboord.and to the State, 
 This hemie AS, with beaute heart relate. 
 
 FINIS. 
 
 The Names of the Atfors. 
 
 ThcHe, the M^re. 
 Brehanrio, Fithrt 
 
 ^ a ViUoff. 
 Kodorigo, *g 
 Duktafreruce 
 
 Setuters. 
 
 Montatio, Goner itoitr ofCypnu 
 Gentlemen f Cyrus. 
 Lodouico WGratiano, 
 
 DcfHemona, wife to Of Mia. 
 ./Emilia, wife t /ago. 
 Bianco, * CurtezM. 
 
THE TR AGE DIE OF 
 
 Anthonie, and Cleopatra. 
 
 . Sccena Trima. 
 
 Enter 'Demetrius and Philo. 
 
 Philo. 
 
 Ay, but this dotage of our Generals 
 Ore-flowes the meafure : thofe his goodly eyes 
 That o're the Files and Mutters of the Warrc, 
 Haue glow'd like plated Mars : 
 Now bend, now turne 
 fhe Office and Deuotion of their view 
 jfpon a Tawny Front. His Captaines heart. 
 Which in the fcuffles of great Fights hath butft 
 "he Buckles on his breft, reneagcs all temper, 
 Ind is become rhe Bcllowes and the Fan 
 To coole a Gypfics Luft. 
 
 Flmrifi. E"ter Antbonj t CleopatrA,ker Ladies, the 
 
 Traiae,*itb Eunwbs fanning her 
 _ooke where rhey come : 
 Take but good note, and you (hall fee in him 
 'The triple Pillar of the world) transform'd 
 [oto a Strumpets Foole. Behold and fee. 
 
 Cleo. If it be Loue indeed, tell mchow much. 
 
 .^/.There's bcggery in the loue that can be reckon'd 
 
 Cltt. He fet a bourne how farre to be belou'd. 
 
 Ant. Thenmuftthouneedesfinde out new Heauen, 
 new Earth. 
 
 Enter a Meffngtr. 
 
 Mef. Ncwes(my good Lord)from Rome. 
 
 Ant. Grates me,tbefumme. 
 
 Cle. Nay heare them Amhomy. 
 Tttlaut perchance is angry : Or who knowes, 
 If the tcarfe-bearded Ctfir haue not Cent 
 His powrefull Mandate to you, Do thu,or this; 
 Take in that Ktngdome.and Inrranchife that : 
 Perform't, or elfe we damne thee. 
 
 Aat. How ,my Loot? 
 
 Clea. Perchance? Nay.and moft like : 
 You muft not ftay heere longer, your difmiflion 
 Is come from Cifor, therefore heare it Anthony. 
 Where's Futuitu Procefle? (Ca(*ri \ would fay) both ? 
 Call in the Meflcngers : As I am Egypts Queene, 
 Thou blufheft Antbmj, and that blood of thine 
 I s l>/rs homagcr : elfe fo thy cheeke payes fhsme, 
 When (hriH-tongu'd FlU fcolds. The McfTengers. 
 
 Am. Let Rome in Tybcr melt, and the wide Arch 
 Of the ratng'd Empire fall : Heere is my fpace, 
 Kingdome* are clay : Our dung.e earth alike 
 
 Feeds Beaft at Man ; tneKoblenefle of life 
 Is to do thus : when fuch a miuuall pure, 
 And fuch a rwaine can doo't, in which 1 binde 
 One painc of puni(hment,the world to wcete 
 We ftand vp Pcerelefle- 
 
 Cits. Excellent falfliood : 
 Why did he matry fW/4, and not loue her? 
 He feeme the Foole I am nor. Attbenj will be himfelfe. 
 
 AM. But flirr'd by foofatr*. 
 Now for the loue of Loue.and her foft houres, 
 Let's not confound the time with Conference harfh; 
 There's not a minute of our hues (hould ftreub 
 Without fome pleafure now. What fport eo night ? 
 
 Clea. Heare the AmbafTadon. 
 
 Am. Fye wrangling Qyeene : 
 Whom cucry thing becomes, to chide, to laugh, 
 To weepe : whoeuery paflion fully Rriucs 
 To make it felfe (in Thee)faire,and admir'd. 
 No Mcffengcr but thine, and all alone, tonight 
 Wec'l wander through the ftrceti,andnote 
 The qualities of people. Come my Qucene, 
 Laft night you dtd dcfire it. Speakc not to vs. 
 
 Extent with tbfTramt. 
 
 Drm. Is C^Jjr with Aatkotiw prtz'd fo flight t 
 
 Philo. Sir iometimcs when he is not Aatkoty, 
 He comes too fhort of that great Property 
 Which Ihll Ihoold go withtW.><>?. 
 
 Dem. ] am full forry, that hec a pproues the common 
 Lyar.xvho thus fpeakcs ol him at Rome ; but I will hope 
 of better deeds to morrow. Reft you happy. fxttmt 
 
 ,,,< $otubfayer t Ranaitu, 
 iu,Cl*rmi*H t Iras, Mar dian the Eunuch t 
 and Altxatt 
 
 Cktr. L. Alfxai, fweet AlexAS ,mofl any thin 
 almoft moft abfolute Ale xat, wherc's the S 
 that you prais'dfo to'th'Qucrnc? Oh that I kncwe this 
 Husband, which you fay, rouft change his Hornej with 
 Garlands. 
 
 Alex. Soothfayer. 
 Sooth. Your will? 
 
 Cbtr. Is this the Man ? Ti'tyou fir that know things 
 Sooth. In Natures infinite booke of Secrecie, a little I 
 can read. 
 
 j^lcx. Shew him your hand. 
 
 tntb. Bring in the Banket quickly : Wine enough 
 
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 Ciscpb-*') health to drtokr. 
 
 Cktsf. Good fir,giuc me good Fortune 
 
 Seath. 1 make not, but iorefes. 
 
 Cfcw. Pray then, forefee me one. 
 
 South. You ftull be yet farre fairer then you ?rt. 
 
 CW. He rneaces in flcfii. 
 
 has. No, you fhall paint when you are o2d. 
 
 C&v. Wrinkles forbid. 
 
 e>*kr. Vex not his preference, be attentiae. 
 
 C**r. Hufh. 
 
 Sooth, You (hall be more belouing,thcn bclaued. 
 
 Cher. 1 had rather heate my Liuci with drinking. 
 
 AUx. Nay,heare him. 
 
 Char. Good now Tome excellent Fortune : Let mee 
 be married to three Kings in a forenoons, and Widdow 
 them al! : Let me haue a Childe at fifty, to whom Hcrede 
 of 1= wry may do Homage. Finde me to ma trie me with 
 OQatuHt C*l ar t 9f| d companion me with my Miftris. 
 
 Sooth. You (hall out-Hue the Lady whom you ferue. 
 
 Char. Oh excellent, 1 ioue long life better then Fig*. 
 
 Sooth You haue <eene and proued a fairer former for. 
 tune, then that which is to approach. 
 
 Cbor. Then belike my Children (half haue no names: 
 Prythee how many Boycs and Wenches muft I haue. 
 
 Seoth. Ifetiery of your wifhes had a wombe, & fore- 
 tell euery wifh, a Million. 
 
 Char. Out Foole.I forgiue thee for a Witch. 
 
 Alsx* You thinke none but your fheets aiepriuie to 
 your wifhes. 
 
 Char. Nay come, cell If at hers. 
 
 AUx. Wee'lknowallourFortunes. 
 
 Look. Mine.andmoft of our Fortunes tonight, (hall 
 bedrunketobed. 
 
 /ra.There's a Palme piefages Chaflity.if nothing eh. 
 
 Char. E'neanhco're-ftowing Nylos prefageth Fa- 
 mine. 
 
 Ira. Go you wilde Bedfellow ,you cannot Soothfay. 
 
 Char. Nay, if an oyly Palme bee not a {ruKfollProg- 
 noftication, 1 cannot fcratth mine ear*. Prythee tel her 
 but a worky day Fortune, 
 
 Soctb. Your Fortunes are alike. 
 
 Irat But how, but how, giueme particulars. 
 
 Sooth. Ihauefaid. 
 
 Irat. ATI I not an inch of Fortune better then (re ? 
 
 COST Well, if you wetc but an inch of fortune better 
 then 1 : where would you choofe it. 
 
 JTJU. Not in my Husbands nofe. 
 
 Char. Our worfer thoughts Heauens mend. 
 
 AlexM Come.hi* Forcune,his Fortune. Oh let him 
 tnary a woman that cannot go,fWcet //!,! befeech thee, 
 and let her dye too, and gtue him a worfe,and ler worfe 
 follow woii'e, till the word of all follow him laughing to 
 his graue. fifty-fold a Cuckold. Good If.s heare me this 
 Prayer, though rhou denic roe a matter ot more waight 
 good;//Ibelecchthee. 
 
 Irat. Aroen,deereGodde{Te, heare that prayer of the 
 people. For, as it i$ a heart-breaking to fee a handfome 
 man loofc Wiu'd, fo it is a deadly forrow. tobeholde a 
 foule Knauc vncuckolded : Therefore deere /// keep </ 
 f<ra<w,and Fortune him accordingly. 
 
 Char. Amen. 
 
 Alex Lo now. if it lay in their hands ro make mee a 
 Cuckold, they would make tbemfelues Whores, but 
 they'lddoo't. 
 
 Hufli.heere comes Antbtay 
 
 Cbar. NothejtheQj.eene. 
 
 Cite- Saue you.my Lord. 
 
 Emit. No Lady. 
 
 Cleo. Washenotheere? 
 
 Cbar. No Madam. 
 
 Ctso. He was difpos'd to mirth, but on thefodaine 
 A Rom-sne thought hath ftrooke him. 
 tnakvhu ? 
 
 S*ob. Madam. 
 
 Cire.Sceke him,and bring him hicher: whei's Alexiast 
 
 *Alix . Heere at your feruice. 
 My Lord approaches. 
 
 Enter Anthony t with a CUftffingtr. 
 
 Cleo. We will not looke vpon him : 
 Go with vs. Exeunt. 
 
 Afefli*. Fului* thy Wife, 
 Firft came into the Field. 
 
 Ant. Againft my Brother Lucitu ? 
 
 Mtffen. I.-bntlooncthatWsrrehadend. 
 And the times ftace 
 
 Made friends of them, ioynttng their force 'gainfl Ctfar 
 Whofe better iflue in<the watre from Italy, 
 Vpon the fir ft encounter draue them . 
 
 Am. Well, what worft. 
 
 Mtf. The~Naturc of bad newes infects the Teller. 
 
 Ant. When it concetnesthe Fooleor Cowatd: On. 
 Things that are paft.are done.wiih me. 'Tis thus, 
 Who tels me true, though in his Talc lye death, 
 I hearchim as hcfiattei'd. 
 
 Mtf. Latientu (this is (Vifte-ncwes) 
 Hath with his Parthian Force 
 Extended Afia : from Euphrates his conquering 
 Banner fhookc, from Syria to Lydia, 
 And to lonia.whil'li 
 
 A at. Antheny thou would'ft fay. 
 
 MtC. Oh my Lord. 
 
 Am. Speakeromehome, 
 Mmcc not the gencrall tongue, name 
 Cleopatra as fhe is call'd in Rome : 
 Raile thou in Fuluia'i phrafe.and taunt my faults 
 With fuch full Licrnfe, as both Truth and Malice 
 Haue power to vtter. Oh then we bring forth weeds, 
 When our quicke windes lye Hill, and ourillcs told vt 
 Is is our earing : fare thee wed awhile. 
 
 Mff At yonr Noble pleafute. 
 
 Enter another Meflenger. 
 
 Ant. From 5r<CMtiow the ncwcs ? Speake there 
 \.Aftf. The man from Scicu*t t 
 Is there fuch an one? 
 
 a. Mtf. He ftaycs vpon your will. 
 
 t/fit. Ler him appeare : 
 Tbefe ftrong Egyptian Fetters I muftbreajce, 
 Or loofe my felfe in dotage. 
 
 Enter Mother UMetfenggr with a Letter, 
 
 What are you? 
 
 J.C&zV/I Fuluia thy wife is dead- 
 
 Ant. Whcie dyed fhe. 
 
 Mtf In Scicit*M* length of ficknerte, 
 With what elfe more fetious, 
 Jrriporteth thee to know, this b eares. 
 
 Anht. Forbeareme 
 
 There's a great Spirit gone, thu s dd I dcfire it : 
 What our contempts doth often hutle from vt, 
 
The Tragtdie of 
 
 _ 
 
 We with \\ ours agame. Toe prefent pleafure, 
 By reuolunon lownng, does become 
 The oppofnt of it feltt : (he's good being gon, 
 The hand could plucks her backe,thi fhou'd her CD. 
 1 muft from thi* Enchanting Queene brtak e off, 
 Ten thoufand harm**, more then the illesl know 
 Myidleneffedoth hatch. 
 
 Enter Sndarlut. 
 How now Etobar'niu. 
 
 . What's your p)eafure,Sir ) 
 
 A"tb, I moft with hfte from hence. 
 
 m>. Why then we kill all our Women. Weffhow 
 mortal! an vnkmdnefle is to them, if they fuffcr out de- 
 parture death's the word. 
 
 Ait. \ moft be gone. 
 
 E.HO. Vnder a compelling an occafion.Iet worsen die. 
 It were piety to cafl then) awey for nothing, though be- 
 tweene them and a great caufe, they fhoald be eftcemed 
 nothing. Cinfttra catching but the legft noyfe of this, 
 dies inftantly : I haoe feene her dye twenty times vppon 
 farrc poorer cnoment : Ido think there ii mettle in death, 
 whicn commits fooie louing a&e vpon hcr.fnc hath fuch 
 a celerity in dying. 
 
 A*t. She is cunning paft mans thought. 
 
 Sio. AUckeSirno, herpsflionssre made of nothing 
 
 bat the fir.eft pan of pure Loue. We cannot cal her winds 
 
 and waters, ftghet 
 
 and Tempefts then Almanack** can report. This cannot 
 
 i and teares : They are greater formes 
 
 be cunning in her ; if it bo, (be makes a (howre of Raine 
 as well as ioue. 
 
 Ant. Woold ! had neuer feene her. 
 
 Ena. Oh fir, you had then left vnfecne a wonderful! 
 peece of worke, which not to haue becne bteft withall, 
 would haue difcrediud your Trauaila 
 
 no. Sit. 
 
 Ant. 
 
 *>. F0/M/M? 
 
 Ant. Dead. 
 
 Eiu. Why (it, gioe the Gods a thaokefofl Sacrifice : 
 When it p)afeth their Perre$ to take the wife of a man 
 from him,it fhewes to man the.,Ta<'orsofthfi-cattri:com* 
 forring therein, that when olde Robes ate wornc out, 
 there are membai to rrakt new. If there were no mort 
 Womtn but fu/Kid.then had youtndeede a cut. and the 
 cafe to be IsmenrediThis greefe is crown'd with Confo- 
 htion, jroot old Smocke bnngi foorth a new Pctlicoatc, 
 aod indeed the teares hue in ao Onion, that foould water 
 this forrow. 
 
 A*t. ThebufmfiTe flie hath broached in the Srate, 
 Cannot endure my a b fence. 
 
 Eeo. And thebnfinefleyou hane broach'dhecte can- 
 hot be without you, efperially t hat of Cleojurti^ which 
 whollv depends on your abode. 
 
 lr.i No more light Anfweres 
 Let our Officers 
 
 Haue notce what wepurpofe^ I (hall breake 
 The caufe of our Expedience to the Queene, 
 And gerhcr Ioue to part. For not alone 
 The death of rtrtoa, with more vrgent touches 
 Do ftrongly fpeake to vs : but the Letters too 
 Of many our contriuing Ftiendc in Rome, 
 Petition vs at home. Stxtw fcmpeiiu 
 H*ue giucn the dare to C*f*>, and commands 
 The Empire of the Sea. OurTlippery people, 
 Whofe Loue s nsuer link d to the deleiner. 
 
 Till his d tferti are paft, begin to throw 
 Pomfp the great, and all his Dgniti 
 Vpon bis Sonnt, who high in Name and Powrr, 
 Higher then both in Blood and Life.ftands vp 
 For <hr maine SduUitr. Whofe quality going oo, 
 The fides o'th" world may danger Much is breeding 
 Which IiVe the Courfers hejr^ Kath y bat life, 
 And not a Serpents poyfon. Say oor pleafurc, 
 To fueb whofe place* voder vs,reqoire 
 Oar quicke remoue from hence. 
 Eaob. Ifbaildoo't. 
 
 dlrm. 
 
 CUff. Where is He? 
 
 Char. I did not fee him face. 
 
 fleo. See wbete he is, 
 Wbofe with him, what be does: 
 I did not fend you. If you Hade him fad, 
 Sajr I am dauncing : if in Myrth, report 
 Thatlamfodaineficke. Qoicke.and rcrurne. 
 
 Char. Madam^n* thmkes if you did looe htm doriy. 
 You.do^ot hold the method, to enforce 
 The like from htm. 
 
 Cln What fhould I do, I do not ? 
 
 CA.In each thing giue him way ,cro(Te hwn in nothing 
 
 C/M. Thoo teacheft like a foole:the way to iole biro. 
 
 Char. Tempt him not fo too ffirre. I wifh forbeare, 
 In time wchste that which we of teu feare. 
 
 *trr dmktnty. 
 But heere comes Anthony. 
 
 Cleo, I am ficke.and fallen. 
 
 A*- I am forty to giue breathing to my purpose. 
 
 Ckf. Helpen sway deen: Ckann t \ (nail tall, 
 It cannot be ihuf long, the fide* ot Natow 
 Willtiotfuftameit. 
 
 Ant. Nowmy deerep Qijeene. 
 
 Clef. Pray you ft vnd farther from race. 
 
 AM. What's the matter? 
 
 Clro.l Vnow by that fame eye ther's f<xn good news. 
 What (ayes the married woman you my goe t 
 Would (he had neuer giueo you lcoe to come. 
 Let hr- r rot fay 'tis 1 that keepe you heere, 
 I haoe no power vpon you : Hen you arc. 
 
 Ant. The Gods beft know. 
 
 Cko. Oh neuer wa there Qucene 
 So mightily betrayed : yet Uje fitft 
 I faw theTreafons planted. 
 
 Ant. Cleafatr&. 
 
 CUo. Why (hould I think* you can be mine, 8t true, 
 (Though you in-fwearing (hake the Tbroancd Gods) 
 Who haue bcene falfc to F btui ? 
 Riotous madnefle, 
 
 To be entangled with thofe mooth-made vowes, 
 Which brcakc themfelues in fwearing. 
 
 Ant. Moft Iwcet Queene. 
 
 Cleo. Nay pray you fceke no colour for youi going. 
 But bid farewell . and goe : 
 When you fued ftaying, 
 Then was the pme for words ;Nogoingthi, 
 Ef eraity was in our Lippes, and Eye*. 
 Blifl in our browes bnt : none our parts fo poore, 
 But was a race rf Heauen. They 't fo frill, 
 Or thou the greater! Souldier of the world, 
 Arttum'd the greater? Lyat. 
 
 (Urn 
 
n/itfj&wu and kof<ara. 
 
 Cteo. I woufd ! had thy inches, thoo thould'fl know 
 There were a heart m Egypt. 
 
 ,/ff. Heare me Queene j 
 Trieftrongnecem'rjr ofTime- commands 
 Oar Ssrutcles a-while : bat my foil hesrt 
 Hemaines in v(e with yon. Our I tsJy, 
 Shines o'te with ciuill Swords ; Sexttn Pompmtt 
 Makes his approaches to the Port ofSorof, 
 Equality of two Domefticke powers, 
 Breed ft ropclous fiction : The hated growne to irrength 
 Are newly growneto LooetTbe condemned Poapy* 
 Rich in hisTather* Honor.creepes mice 
 Jato the hearts of fuch,a* haue not tbriued 
 Ypon the prefcnt ftate,mhofe Numbers threaten, 
 And qoietnefle growne ficke of reft,would purge 
 By any defperate change : My more particular, 
 And that which moil with you thould fafe m j going, 
 \s,flMias death. 
 
 Cfrtf.Thoogh age from folly cooM not gtoe roe freedom 
 IcdoesfromchildiflinHTe. CanF&4idye? 
 
 At. She't dead my Queene. 
 Lookc heere, and at thy Soucrargne leyfure read 
 The Gaboyles (he awak'd : at the Ufl,beft, 
 See whco,nd where {bee died. 
 
 Cite. OmoftfalfeLoue! 
 Where be the Sacred Violles tbou ftould'fl fill 
 With forrowtull water ?Ncv? I fee, I fee, 
 InFatoiM death, bow mine receia'd (hall be. 
 
 vlar. Quarrel! oo mote, but bee preear'd to know 
 The purpofet 1 beare ; Which arr.or ccsfe, 
 As you fhsl! giuetli'aJvice. By the fire 
 That quickens Nyfus flinic. I go from hence 
 Thy Souldier, Sn jrtl, making Peace or W*rr, 
 As tbou afte&i. 
 
 Cite. Cut my Lace, Cbarmia* come, 
 But let it be, I am quickly ill^nd well, 
 So Aniboay loues. 
 
 Ant. My pceciotu Queene forbeare, 
 And giue true evidence to hi* Love, which fUndc 
 An honourable Triall. 
 
 Cbf, So/W^toldme. 
 I prydiee tume afide^ind weepe for her, 
 Then bid adiew to me, and fay the teares 
 Belong to Egypt. Good now, play one Scene 
 Of excellent diffembling,and let it looke 
 Likeperfeft Honor. 
 
 Ant. You'l beat my htood no more? 
 
 Clsa. You can do better yet t but this is meetly. 
 
 Ant. Now by Sword. 
 
 Cleo, And Target. Still be mends. 
 Bat this is not the Deft. Looke prytbee Ctuervtita, 
 How tbi Herculean Roman do'a become 
 The carriage of his chafe. 
 
 Ant. Jleleaue you Lady. 
 
 CUo. Courteous Lord, one word i 
 Sir, you and 1 muft pan, but that's not it : 
 Sir, you and I haue lou'd, but there's not it: 
 That you know well, fometbing it is 1 would : 
 Oh, my Ooliuion is a very dmfay, 
 And I am all forgotten. 
 
 Ant. Bat that your Royalty 
 Holds Idlenene your fubiea. I (hould take you 
 Forldlenrfleitfelfe. 
 
 Cln Tisf*ewine Labour, 
 To beare fueh Id! encffc fo neere the heart 
 AsCYa>prrthi. But Str.fcrgtne me, 
 
 Since my becomtnings kill me, vshen they do not 
 Eye well to you. Yoor Honor calles you- hence. 
 Therefore be dearetomy vnpitticdfoHy, 
 And all the Gods go with you. Vpon your Sword 
 Sk Lawrell victory, and fmooeh Aicceffe 
 B ftrew'd before yoor reete. 
 
 Ant. Let vs go. 
 
 Come t Oar fepanrion fo abides end flies, 
 That thou rectding heere, goes yet with mee j 
 And 1 hence fleeting, heere remaioe with tbee. 
 Away. Extant. 
 
 Enter O&vtau roatLag a Ltttrr, lnidite l 
 mdtbnr Troine. 
 
 C4f. You may feeL*piw,and henctforth know, 
 It it not Ctfan Natural! vice, to hate 
 Oae great Competitor. From Alexandria 
 Thl* is the newes : He fifties, df hikes.and wt/les 
 The Lampes ofnight in reoel! : Is not more manlike 
 Then Ctftpotra : not the Queeoe ofP*tny 
 More Womanly then he. Hardlygaue audience 
 Or vouchsafe to thinke he had Partners. You 
 Shall ftnde there a man, who is th'abflraAs of all faults. 
 That all men follow. 
 
 Ltf. I moft not thinke 
 
 There are, cutls enow to darken all his goodoefle: 
 His faulta in him, feem* a> the Spots of Heauen, 
 More ficris by nights Blatkneffe ; Heredirarie, 
 Rather then purcKafte : what he cannot change, 
 Then what he choofes. 
 
 Ctf. You are too indulgent. Let's graunt it U not 
 Amifle to tumble oo the bed of Ptolomj, 
 To B me e Etngdome for a Mir-.h, to lie 
 And keepe the turne of Tipling with a Slaue, 
 To reele the ftrects at noone, and (land the Buftet 
 With knaaes that fmeh of fvee : Say th bccoms him 
 (As his compofure tnuft be rare indeed, 
 Whom thefe things cannot blemifh) yet moft idm hny 
 No way cxcufe his foyles.whcn we do beare 
 So great waighl in his lighmefte. If he fi!Pd 
 His vacsncie with his VoiaptuoufnciTe, 
 Full Turrets, and the drineffe ofhis bones, 
 Call on him for't. But ro confound fuch time. 
 That dru mmes him from bis fpot t,and fpeakes as lowd 
 As his owne State,and oun, 'tis to be chid i 
 As we rate Boy e$, who being mature in knowledge, 
 Pawne ibeir experience to their prefent pleafure, 
 And forebell to iudgement 
 
 Ltf. Heere's more newes. 
 
 Mtf. Thy biddings haue becne donv, euerie hoore 
 Moft Noble Cafir, (bait thoubaue report 
 How 'tis ab/oad. 'Ptmfey is flrong at Sea, 
 Anditappcaref,heisbelou'doftbofe 
 That only haue feard C*far .-to the Portt 
 The difcontents repaire, tnd roens reports 
 Giue him much wrong'J. 
 
 Ctf. 1 Oiouldhiueknowncnoleflc, 
 It hath bin taught TS from the prima'Iftate 
 That be which is was wiftit, vntill he wer 
 And theebb'dman, 
 Ne're lou'd, till ne're worth loue, 
 Comes fetr'd, by being Uck'd. This common bodfe, 
 XiVeto*VgabondFUggevpon\heSrreame, 
 Goes too,snd bacfce, lac king the varry ing tyde 
 
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 To rot itfclfc wih motion. 
 
 Mtf. Ctftr I bring cheeword, 
 Menacfates and Me* At famou*. Pyraces 
 Makes the Sea feroe them, which they eare and wound 
 With kccles ofeuery kmdc. Many hot inrodcs 
 They nwkem Italy, the Border* Maritime 
 Lacke blood to thinke on't, snd flufti youth rcuolt, 
 "No Veflcil can pecpe forth : but Ms as foone 
 Taken as feene : for Pomfejes name ftrikes more 
 Then could his Wane refilled. 
 
 Ctfo. Atthoay, 
 
 Leaue thy lafciuious V(TaiIes. When thou once 
 Was beaten from (JtfcJfna, where thou flew'ft 
 7//r/j/.and Pan ft ConfuJs, at chy heele 
 Dio Famine follow, whom thou fought'fl againft, 
 (Though daintily brought vp) with patience more 
 Then Sauages could furter. Thou did'ft drinke 
 The ftale of Horfes.and the gilded Puddle 
 Which Beafh would cough at. Thy palla: the did daine 
 The rooghert Berry, on the rudefi Hedge. 
 Yea, like the Stagge,when Snow the Pafture fheets, 
 The barkes of Trees thou brows'd. On the Alpci, 
 It is reported thou did'ft cate ftrange ficfh, 
 Which f ome did dye to looke on : And all this 
 (It wounds chine Honor that 1 fpcake it now^ 
 Was borne fo like a Soldiour.ihat thy cheeke 
 So much as lank'd not. 
 
 Z,*p. Tis pitty of him. 
 
 Caf, Let his fhames quickely 
 Dritie him to R.ome, 'tis time we twaine 
 Did (hew our felues i'th'Reld, and to that end 
 Aflemble me immediate counfell, fomfej > 
 Thriues in our IdknefTe. 
 
 Lep. To morrow C*f<ir, 
 I fhail be furnifht to informe you rightly 
 Both what by Sea and Land I can be able 
 To front this prefent time. 
 
 C/.Ttl which encounter.it is my b>u fines tooTarwelL 
 
 Z.p.Farwetl my Lord.what you (ha! know mean lime 
 Offtirtes abroad, I fhall befeech you Sir 
 To let me be partaker. 
 
 Ctfar. Doubt not fit,! knew it for my Bond. Exfuat 
 Enter ltafatr) CkarrmAH^lrtu^r Mar Aim. 
 
 CU. CktrmtM. 
 
 Char. Madam. 
 
 Cleo. Ha t ha,gmemeto drinke Mon&ragoru. 
 
 Clrar. Why Madam ? 
 
 Clec. Thai I might fleepe out this great gap of lime : 
 My Anthony is away. 
 
 Char. You thinke of him too much. 
 
 Cleo. O'tisTreafon. 
 
 Char. Madaro,Itruftnctfo. 
 
 Cite. Thou, Eunuch UW<*tam? 
 
 Mar. What's your Highneffe pleafure? 
 
 ctta. Not now to heare thee (ing. 1 takeno pleafure 
 In ought an Eunuch ha's : Tis well for thee, 
 That being voCcmiozr'd, tiiy freer thoughts 
 May not Bye forth of Egypt Haft thou Affections ? 
 
 Afttr. Ye* gracious Madam. 
 
 Cite. Indeed? 
 
 Moor. Not in deed Madam, for I can do nothing 
 Bot what in deede U honeft to be done : 
 Yet hsuc 1 fierce Affcaions.and thinke 
 What Venus did with Mars. 
 
 Clt*. Oha^rwtw: 
 Where t hi nk'ft thou he is now? Stands he, or fits he? 
 
 Ordoc* he wa/.kc?Or is he on his Horf 
 
 Oh happy horfc to beare the weight o 
 
 DobrauelyHorfe.for wot'ft thou whom thou moou'fl 
 
 The demy Atltt of this Earth, ihe Arme 
 
 And Burganet of men. Hte*i ("peaking now, 
 
 Or ojutmuring, whcre'i my Serpent ofold Nyle. 
 
 ( For To he cals rneO Now I fced my fclfe 
 
 XVitbmoft deJioous-peyion ThirJtr on me 
 
 Trm am with Phor&u .imorous pinches blacke, 
 
 And wrinkled detrpt m time. Broad-fronted Cafir, 
 
 When thou was't hecrv boue the ground. I was 
 
 A morfell for a Mortar ke -and great Pemjtj 
 
 Wf uld ftind and make his eyes grow in my bfVf, 
 
 There would he anchor his Afpec\and dye 
 
 Wiih looking on his life. 
 
 Enter Jlcxatfrcm Cfftr. 
 
 jflae. Soueraigneof Egypt,haile. 
 
 CU. How much vnlike art thou Mtrkf Antljonfi 
 Yet comming'from him, that great Med'cine haih 
 Wrth his Ttnft gilded thee. 
 How ^oes it with my braue Mark? Antixmie'' 
 
 Alt*. Laft thing he did (deere Qa enc) 
 He kia the Jaft of many doubled kiffes 
 Thu Orient Pcarle. Hisfpeech fti ekes in my heart 
 
 lco. Mine eare muft pluckt it thence. 
 
 Altx Good Friend.quoth he : 
 Say the firnie Roman to great Egypt fends 
 This treafure of an Oyfter : at whofe foote 
 To mend the petty preient, I will peeee 
 Her opulent Throne, with Kingdomes. AlltheEaft, 
 (Say thou) (liall call her Miftris. So he nodded, 
 And fobcriy did mount an Arme-giunt Steede, 
 Who neigh'd fo hye, that what I would haue fpoke, 
 Wa* beaftlv dumbe by him. 
 
 Clet. Wha; was ne fad, or merry ? 
 
 Altx. Like to die time o'th'yearc.between j extremes 
 Of hot and cold, he was nor fad nornoerrie, 
 
 Cleo. Oh welldiuided difpofitiontNctchim, 
 Note him good Cbarntian .'tis the man ; but note him. 
 He was not fad, for he would fhinc on thofe 
 That make their loohes by hi;. He was not merrie, 
 Which feetn'd to tell them, his remembrance lay 
 In Egypt with his ioy, but berwccnc both. 
 Oh heauenJy mingle ! Bee'fl thou fad,or merrie, 
 The violence of either thee becomes, 
 So do's it no mans elfe. Mct'ft thou my Pofts > 
 
 Alex. \ Madam, twenty feuerall Meflengers. 
 Why do you fend fo thicker 
 
 Cite. Who's borne thai day, whenl forget lofend 
 to slxthoxte, fhall dye aBegget. Inkeand paper Char- 
 mtaii. Welcome my good Altxtu. Did 1 Cfarmian, e- 
 ucrioue^le/irfo? 
 
 Char. Oh that braue C*/Sr! 
 
 Clio. Be choak'd with fuch another Emphafis, 
 
 Char. The valiant C*far. 
 
 Cite. By I//. ! will giuethee bloody teeth, 
 If thou with Csfar Parago nigaine : 
 My man of men. 
 
 Cbar. By your moftgiacion* pardon, 
 I fing but after you. 
 
 Cleo. MySaHaddayes, 
 
 When I was grecne in Judgement, col din blood, 
 To fay.as I fatde then. Bui come.away , 
 Get me Inke and Paper, 
 
 Hec 
 
345 
 
 Enter buA**m tndLeftdi* 
 
 Ltp. Good Enobarbm, 'tis a worthy deed. 
 And (hall become you well,to intteat your Captain* 
 To foft and gentle fpeech. 
 
 E*eb. Khaltintreathim 
 To anfwer liicc himfelfe : if Ccfcr moue him, 
 Let Aatbony looke oner C^tfari head, 
 AndfpeakeaslowdasMars. Byfupiter, 
 Were I the wearet of Ant konto'i Beard, 
 I would not fhaue't to day. 
 
 Lep. Tifrnos acimeforptiuatedomacking. 
 
 Eoo. Euery time ferues for the matter that if then 
 borne m't. 
 
 Ltp. But fmall to greater matters rnuft giue way. 
 
 Z*o Not if the fmail come fiift. 
 
 Lep. Your fpeech is paflion : but pray you flirre 
 No Embers vp. Heere comes the Noble Antbmy. 
 Eater Anthony tutcLVtnluLtU. 
 
 e fhall haue euery day a feueraJl greeting, or lie vopeo- 
 ple Egypt. Exeunt 
 
 SnterPfmptj, Af enter attt % 
 
 Pern. If the greatGods be iuft,they fhall aflift 
 The deeds of iufteft men. 
 
 Ment. Know worthy Ponpej, that what they do de- 
 lay .they not deny. 
 
 Ptm. Whiles we are futorsto their Throne, decayes 
 he thing we fue for. 
 
 <JMene. We ignorant of our felucs, 
 Begge often our owne harmes.which the wife Powres 
 Deny vs for our good : fo findc we profit 
 By loofing of our Prayers. 
 
 Tom. I fhall do well - 
 The people loue me, and the Sea is mine ; 
 My powers are CrefTen: , and my Augoring hope 
 Sayes it will come to'th'full. Marke A*tb*j 
 In Egypt fits at dinner, and will make 
 No warres without doores. Cefar gets money where 
 He loofes hearts : LesiJiu flatters boih, 
 Ofbothiiflattcr'd :but he neither loucs, 
 Nor either cares for him. 
 
 Ment. Ctefar and Lfjidiu are in the field, 
 A mighty ftrength they cry 
 
 POM. Where haue you this ? Tis falfe 
 
 Tffent. From Sil*im. Sir 
 
 Pern He dreames : 1 knowthey are inRome together 
 Looking for Anthony : but all the charmes of Loue, 
 Salt Cleopttra fofien thy wand lip, 
 Let Witchcraft ioync with Beauty, Luff wi th both, 
 Tye vp the Libertine in a field of Feafts, 
 Keepe his Braine fuming. Epicurean Cookcs, 
 Sharpen with cloylefTeiawcehis Appetite, 
 That fleepe and feeding may prorogue his Honour, 
 Euen till a Lethicd dulneiTe- ~ 
 Enser Varritu. 
 How now Yartiu ? 
 
 V*r. This is moft cercame, that I (hall deliucr : 
 ijMtdtt Anthtny is euery houre in Rome 
 Expected. Since he went from Egypt, 'tis 
 A fpace for farther Trauaile. 
 
 Ptm. I could haue giuenlefle matter 
 A better care. J^WJB, I did notthinke 
 This amoroos Surfetter would haue donn'd his Heiroe 
 Tot fuch a petty Warre : His Souldierfhip 
 Is twice the other twaine : But let vs reare 
 The higher our Opinion, that our (tin-ing 
 Can from the lap ofEgypts Widdow, plucke 
 The ncere Luft-wcar Jed Antkmj. 
 
 Ment. I cannot hope, 
 
 C*fv and Antbmj (hall well greet together; 
 His Wife that's dead, did trcfpiflet to Ctfar, 
 His Brother wan'd vpon him.altbough I thinke 
 Not mou'd by A*tb*y 
 
 Ptm. I know not Metm, 
 How leffer Enmities may gtue way to greater, 
 Were't not that we ftand vp againft them all : 
 Twer pregnant they (hould fquare between themfetoet, 
 For they haue entertained caufe enough 
 To draw their fwords : but how the fcare of vs 
 May Ciment their diuifions, and biode vp 
 The petty difference, we yet not know : 
 Bee't as our Gods will ruue't ; it onely ftand t 
 Our Hues vpon.to vfe out ftrongeft hands 
 Come Afe**t. 
 
 EnttrCffur, Mecenat , and Agrifox 
 
 A*t. 1 f we compofc well hccre, toPartnia : 
 Heat kef MT U>M 
 
 Ctf*r. I do not know McctK<* t aike Agrifp*. 
 
 Lep Noble Friend : 
 
 That which combin'd vs was rnoft gret ,and let not 
 A leaner adion rend vs. What'* amifle, 
 May it br gently heard. When we debate 
 Our tuuiall difference loud, we do commit 
 Murther in healing wounds. ThenNoblePartoett, 
 The rather for I erneflly befeech, 
 Touch you the fowreft points with fweeteft tearmes, 
 Nor curftneffe gtow to'th'matter. 
 
 csfnt. Tisfpoken well: 
 Were we before ourAmues,and to figbr, 
 I (hould do thuf. Fb*ri/l>. 
 
 Cff. Welcome to Rome. 
 
 Ait. Thankeyou. 
 
 Crf. Sit. 
 
 Ant, Sit fir. 
 
 C*f. Nay then. 
 
 Ant. 1 Icarne, you take thing* ill, which are not fo: 
 Or bemg.concerne you not. 
 
 Cef. I muft be I aught at, if or for nothing, or a little, ] 
 Should fay roy felfc offended, and with you 
 Chiefely i'th'world. More laughtat.that I fhould 
 Once Dame you derogately : when to found your name 
 Itnotconcern'dme. 
 
 Ant. My being in Egypt Cx^zr.w hat twas't to you? 
 
 Cf. No more then ray reciding hecre at Rome 
 Wight be to you m Egypt : yet if you there 
 Did pradifeon my State,your being in Egypt 
 Might be my quettion. 
 
 tstfm. How intend you, pra&is'd ? 
 
 C<tf. You may be plcas'd to catch at mine intent, 
 By what did heere befall me. Your Wife and Brother 
 Made warres vpon me, and their contestation 
 WatTheame for you, you were the word of wane. 
 
 ^vt.You do miflake your bufines, my Brother neue 
 Did vrgemein his Aft : I did inquire it, 
 And baue my Learning from fome true reports 
 That drew their fwords with you, did he not rather 
 Dtfcredit oiy aathority with yours, 
 And make the warres alike againft my ftomackc, 
 Hauing alike your caufe. Of this, my Letter* 
 Before did fati.fie you. If youl patch a quwrell, 
 A s mmer whole you haue to asake it with, 
 
TbeTragfdie of 
 
 jtrouft not be with this. 
 
 Caf. You praife your felfe.by laying defcfts ofiudge- 
 mem to me i but you patch: vp your excufes. 
 
 dnib. Notfo,notfo: 
 
 I know you could not lack e.l am certaine on't, 
 Vety neeefTtty of this ihought.thar 1 
 Your Fanner in the caufe 'gainft which he fought. 
 Could noc with gracefull ty ts attend t hofr Wanes 
 Which fronted mine owne peace. As for my wife. 
 I would you had her fpirit.in fuch another, 
 The third oth'world is yours .which whhaSnaffle, 
 You may pace eafic,but IKH ftch a wife 
 
 . Would we had all fuch wiues, that th? men 
 to Warres with the women. 
 
 Made oat of her impatience : which not wanted 
 ShrodtncfT* of policie to : I greeuing grant, 
 Did you too moch difqoiet ,lor that you mo ft, 
 Bat fay I could not helpe it? 
 
 Ctfar I wrote to you,whcn rioting in Alexandria you 
 Did pocket vp my Letters : and with taunts 
 Did gibe my Mifiue out of audience. 
 
 jtyt. Sir , he fell rpon me,ere admirted,then : 
 Three King: 1 had newly feafted.and did wao 
 Of what I was i'th'moming.-but next day 
 I told him of my felfe, which was as much 
 As to haue askt him pardon. Let this Fellow 
 _Be nothing of our (wife : if we contend 
 Out of our qveftioa wipe him. 
 
 Ctf'tr. You haue broken the Article of your oath, 
 which you fiiall neuer haue tongoe to charge me with. 
 
 Ltp. 
 
 The Honour is Sacred which he talks on now, 
 Soppofing that I bckt it : bur on Cafar, 
 The Article of my oath. 
 
 C*far. To lend me Armes, and aide when 1 requir'd 
 them.the which you both denied. 
 
 Amb. NegleAed rathen 
 And then when poy foncd boures had bound me vp 
 From mine owne knowledge.as neerely as I may, 
 lie play the penitent to you. But mine borrefty, 
 Sliati not make poore my grcatne(re,nor my power 
 Worke without it . Truth i s,that Fulma, 
 To hail* ate out of Egypt .made Wanes heere, 
 For which my felfr,the ignorant motiue^do 
 
 ranvatke pardoo,af befijs mine Honour 
 To ftoope in fuch a cafe. 
 
 Ltp. Tts Noble fpoken. 
 
 Mite. Ifit might pleafeyou.to enforce no forth* 
 The griefei betwerne ye: to forget them quite, 
 Were to remember : that the ptefent necde, 
 Spea>.esto attoneyou. 
 
 Ltf. Wonhiry fpoken Mecenet. 
 Entkar. Or if you borrow one another s Loue for the 
 infXanr, you may when you hears no more words of 
 Pcmtfey KturtK it againe : you (lull hsue time to wrangle 
 in, v>Hj you haac nothing cife to do. 
 
 Aot h. Thou an a Souldiet ,onery. fpeake no more. 
 
 1W. Thai traeth (Kould be nlent, I bad almoft for- 
 got. 
 
 Jliith. You wrong this prefence,tkerefbre fpeakeao 
 more, 
 
 em*. GotoocberriyoorConrlderareftorie. 
 
 C*f*. I^o not much dili.ke the mana.bre 
 The manner of hi, fpeech ; for't eamwt be, 
 
 We (hall remain* m frrcndfhipiOuT condnionj 
 
 So diffring in their a. 'Yet in knew, 
 
 Whet Hoopethould hold vs ft&imch from ed?e to edge 
 
 Arh'world:IwouldperCieic. 
 
 Api. GiuemeleaiieC^r. 
 
 Cafar. Speake Jfrippa. 
 
 Jgri. Thou haft a Sifter by the Mothers fide,a<Wd 
 O&Mbl Great <JM*+ JkAHj**** a v/Udower. 
 
 GffofSxy not/ay Jgrifputf Clnpatre heard you^your 
 proofe were well dferued ofrafhrefTe. 
 
 Jntb. I am notirorrycd Ctf* - In me beere 4grtya 
 further fpealce. 
 
 Jigrt. To hold you in pcrpetuaU amide, 
 To make you Brcthtes, ana to knit your hearts. 
 Whhan vruflippingknovake ***ty t 
 O&fuia to hit wife t whole beauty claimes 
 No worfe a husband then the bcft of mn : wbofe 
 Vertue ,and whofe general I graces, fpeake 
 That which none elie can vtcer. By this marriage. 
 All little leloufies which now feeme great, 
 And all great feares, which now import their dangers* 
 Would then be nothing. Truth's would be tales, 
 Where now haJfe tales be truth's i her loue to both, 
 Would each to other,anc! all loues to both 
 Draw after her. Pardon what I baue fpoke, 
 For 'tit a ftudied not a prdent thought, 
 By duty ruminated. 
 
 -***. WiilC^rfpeake? 
 
 Cafar. Not till be heares how Jnthoiy U loucht, 
 With what is fpoke already. 
 
 Antb. What power is in -Agrtffa, 
 1 fi -would fay ^r^c.be it frf 
 To meke this good ? 
 
 Ctf*. The power of Ctfar t 
 And his power, vr.ro O&aun. 
 
 Amb, May I neuer 
 
 (To this good purpofe.that (ofairely (hewes) 
 Dreameofimpediment :tet me haue thy hand 
 Further this a of Grace : and from this houre. 
 The heart of Brothers goueme in out Loues, 
 And ('way our great Dengnes. 
 
 Ctfar. There's my handi 
 A Sifter I brqoeath you, whom no Brother 
 Did euer loue fo deerdy. Let her li e 
 To ioyne our kingdomes,and our heaits, and neuet 
 FIierTourLoues againe. 
 
 Lift. Happily, Amen. 
 
 *4*i.I did not think to draw roy Sword 'gainft Pompy, 
 For he hath laid Orange counefies.and great 
 Of late vpon me. I muft thanke him ooeiy, 
 Leaft my remembrance.fuffer ill report i 
 Atbee!cofthat,defiehim. 
 
 Left. Time cals vpon's, 
 O*vsmuftS>e*po<prefendyb fought, 
 OrelfehefeckMoutvs 
 
 Where lies he? 
 . About she Movnt-Mefena. 
 What is his ftrength by bod ? 
 
 But by Sea he is an abfolute Mafter. 
 
 ^ftb. So is the Fame, 
 
 Would we had fpoke together. Haft we for it, 
 Yet ere we put our fdues in Arwe,difpatch we 
 The bufuKife we haue taiiu of. 
 
 C&r. WkhmoagladoefTe, 
 And do inuiteyoutoroy Sifttrs view, 
 
JiL 
 
 Whether ftraight lie lead you. 
 
 . Let vsL^A&u not lackey our companie. 
 Noble A*>x*y, not fickenclTe ftioulddeiftine 
 
 ;* 
 
 M * 
 
 Jlffe. Welcome from ^Jgypt Sir. 
 W. Halfe the heart of C*/ir, worthy Meet**. My 
 honourable Friend Agrima. 
 
 Meet. We haue caufe cobe glad, that matters are fo 
 well difgefted : you Raid well by't in Egypt. 
 
 Eajlf. 1 Sir, we did fleepe day out ofcountenaunce : 
 and made the night light with drinking. 
 
 Mtcf. Eight Wilde. Boares rotted whole at a break- 
 fafl : and but twclue perfons there. I* this true ? 
 
 <.This was but as a Flyc by an Ezglc.-we had much 
 more roonftrous matter of Feaft, which worthily defer- 
 ued noting. 
 
 Mtetat. She's a mod triumphant Lady, if report be 
 fqusre to her. 
 
 C. When (he firft met Markf Jntbay, (hepnrft 
 vp his heart vpon the Riucr of Sidms. 
 
 Jgri. There (he appear'd indeed : or my reporter dc- 
 uis'd well for her. 
 
 Eito. I will tell you, 
 
 The Brge fhe fat in, like aburniflu Throne 
 Burnt on the watet :thePoope was beaten Gold, 
 Purple the Sailes :andfo perfumed that 
 v The Windei were Loue-(ickc, 
 With them the O wet s were Siluer, 
 Which to the tune of Flutes kept ftroke.and made 
 The water which they beate,to follow fafler; 
 As amorous of their ftrokes. For her owne perfon, 
 It beggerd all difcription.the did lye 
 In her Pauillion.cloth ofGold,ofTi(Tue, 
 OVe.pi&uring that Venns.where we fee 
 The fancieout-worke Nature. On each tide her, 
 Stood pretty Dimpled Boyesjike fmiling Cupids, 
 With diuers coulour'd Fa nnes whofe wmde did fremc, 
 To gloue the delicate checkes which they did coole, 
 And what they vndid did. 
 
 Agrip* Oh rtic for Anthony. 
 
 EKO. Her Gentlewoman ,like the Nereides, 
 So many Mer-maides tended her i'th'eyes, 
 And made their bends adornings. At the Helme. 
 A feeming Mer-matde fteeres . The Silken Tackle, 
 Swell with the touches of thofe Flowcr-i'ort hands, 
 That y arcly frame the offire.Frotn the Barge 
 A ftrange inuifiblc perfume hits the fenfe 
 Of the adiacent Wharfes. The Citty cift 
 Her people oot vpon her : and Antntotj 
 Enthron'd i'th*KCarket>place,did fit sloae, 
 Whifling to'th'ayre : which but for v acancic. 
 Hud gone to gaze on Cleopaer too, 
 And made a gap in Nature. 
 
 Ufcr*. RireEgiptian. 
 *. Vponhcrianding.yfwieBj'fenttoher, 
 Inuited her to Supper : (he replyed, 
 Itfhoutdbe bctter,he became her gueO: 
 Which flw entreated.our Courteous Ath a ^ t 
 Whom nere the word of no woman hard fpealie, 
 Being barbet'dtcntimeto're.goesto theFeaft; 
 \nd for his ordinary, paiet rus heart, 
 For what his eyes eateonely. 
 Agrt. Roj-ali Wencbt 
 
 She made great Cttfa- lay hi j Sword to bed. 
 He ploughed her, aad (he crept 
 
 E*o. Ifawheroncw 
 
 Hop forty Paces through the publicke ftreete, 
 And hauing lofi her bteath.ihc fpoke^nd panted, 
 Thai (he did make dcfeft,pft5tion. 
 And breathleflV powre breath forth. 
 
 Attct. Now y/wrfcp'jy.muft leaue her vnetly. 
 
 Eat. Neuer he will not .- 
 Age cannot wither her, nor cull ome rtale 
 Her infinite variety : other women cloy 
 The appetites they fe?de,but (Vie makes hungry, 
 Where moft (he farisfits. For vjWeft things 
 Become themfelues in her/hat the holy Priefis 
 Blefle her,when(heisRiggifh. 
 
 Mice If Beauty .Wifedome^oderVy.can fettle 
 The heart of Anthony lO&wwis 
 A bleflcd Lottery to him. 
 
 Afrif. Let vs go. Good lnobartnu t make youi fclfe 
 my gucft,whilft you abide heere. 
 
 *. Humbly Sir I thanke you. 
 
 Enter Antbenj t C*far t Oitaaia tetw tent tlrem. 
 
 Anth. The world.and my great office, will 
 Sometimes deuidc me from your bofome. 
 
 Ocl4. All which time.befoie the Gods my knee fiull 
 bowe my prayers to them for you. 
 
 ^fwA/GoodnightStr. My Otlatiia 
 Read not my blcmi fn es in the world* report : 
 I haue not kept my fquare ,but that to come 
 Shall all be done byth'Rule .-good night dcerc Lady : 
 Good night Sir. 
 
 cy,w. Goodnight. Exit. 
 
 Enter Sootbfaier. 
 
 Ani\>. Now firrih : you do wiihyourfelfein Egypt ? 
 
 Siotb. Would J had ncuer tome from thencc,nor you 
 thither. 
 
 Ant. Ifyou can, your reafon? 
 
 Sooth. I fee it in my motion :haue it not in my tongue. 
 But yet hie you to Egypt againc 
 
 Ai:ko. Say to me, whofc Fottunes (hall rife Kigher 
 C*f*rt or mine ? 
 
 Sot. C</ir/Thercfore(ch Am^any^i^ no: by his fide 
 Thy Dzmon that thy fpirit which keepes thce,is 
 Noble.Couragious^highvnmatchable, 
 Where Cxftrt is not. But ncerc him/hy Ang;ll 
 Becomes a feare : s being o're*powr*d,thcrcfbre 
 Make fpace enough bctwceneyou. 
 
 Atth. Speake this no more. 
 
 Sooth. Tononebuttheeno more but: wbeoeothee, 
 if thou dofi play with him at any game, 
 Thon art fure to loofe : And of that Natural! Jucke, 
 He beats thec gainft the oddes. Thy Lufler thickens. 
 When he (Vanes by : I fay againe t thy fpirit 
 Is all airraid to gouerne thee necte him : 
 But he alway'tis Noble. 
 Aitb. Get thee gone: 
 
 Say to Venitgiui I would fpeake with him. Exit. 
 He (hall to Parthia.be it Art or hap, 
 He hath fpoken true. The vary Dice obey him, 
 And in our fpom my better cunning fainti, 
 Vnder his chance.tt we draw lots hefpeedf, 
 HiJ Cocks do winae the Battsile. Rjl! of mine, 
 When it it all to nwght : and h\s Qoailes euer 
 Bratemine(inhoopi)at odd's. 1 will O Egypte: 
 And 
 
Andthough I make this marriage for my peace, 
 Eift my plea furs lies. Oh com 
 
 r ou muft to Parchia, your Conwtirlions ready ; 
 Follow tne.and ttrciue'i. front 
 
 Sattr Lj>tfiu t Mtc*Hu and Agrtff*. 
 
 Ltfndstf. Trouble your feluel no further: pray you 
 wften your Generals after. 
 
 Aff. S\t.Af*rk< Aalny t vi\\\ e'ne bat kiffe OStaua, 
 and weele follow. 
 
 Left. Till 1 (ball fee you in your Souldisrs dreffe, 
 Which will become you both .- Farewell. 
 
 (Jllacf.. We (hall : as I concetue the iourney, be at 
 Mount before you Ltptdta. 
 
 Lapi. Your way is (horter,my porpofes do draw me 
 much about,you1e win two dayes vpon me, 
 
 Vcrh. Sir good Oiccefle. 
 
 Lfi. Farewell. 
 
 Cleo. Giue me fome Mu6cke;MufKke,rooody foode 
 of vs that trade in Loue. 
 Omnet. The Muficke.hoa. 
 
 Eaur Mar&en tie *aueb. 
 
 Chk Let it aione,lct*i to Billards : come Charm/an. 
 ' 
 
 Cltvta. A wella woman withan.Eunuchplid, a* 
 whh a woman. Come youle play with me Sir ? 
 Mark. As well aa I can Madam . 
 
 Cite. And when goodwill it fhewcd, 
 Though t come to fhort 
 The A&ormay pleade pardon, lie none now, 
 Siue me mine Angle^ weele to'th'Riuer there 
 My Muficlis playing farre off. I will betray 
 Tawny fine fi{hcs,my bended hooke (hall pierce 
 Their (limy iawes . and as I draw them vp, 
 lie think e them euery one an sfnthory, 
 And fay,ah hamate caught. 
 
 Cfam Twa merry when you wager d on your Ang- 
 lingAHhenyonr diner did hang a fait fifh on hia hooke 
 which he with feruencie drew vp. 
 
 Cl*>. That time? Oh time: 
 I laugh t him oot of patience : and that nlghc 
 Ilanght him into patience ,ar.d next morne, 
 Ere the ninth houre.I drankehim to his bed : 
 Then put my Tires and Mantles on hlm,whilft 
 I wore his Sword PhUUppan. Oh from Italic, 
 
 Entff a Mcf eager. 
 
 Rarome thou thy fruitefull tidings in mioeeares, 
 That lone time haue bin barren. 
 
 c3fi/T Madam.Madatn. 
 
 Cleo. ^ffcmr*'f dead. 
 Tf thou fay fo ViUaine, thou kffft thy MiftrU> 
 But well and free,lf thou fo yeild him. 
 There is Goid^nd heete 
 My bleweB vaines to kHTe : a hand that Kings 
 Have lipt.and trembled kiffing. 
 
 Mef. FirR Madam, he Is well. 
 
 C/e* Why there's moreGold. 
 But firrah marke.we vie 
 To far .the dead are well r bring it to that, 
 The Gold I glue thee.will 1 melt andpowr 
 Downe thy ill vttering throne. 
 
 Mef. GoodWadam hear* roe. 
 
 CU. Well,gotoolwill: 
 But there's no goodnefle in thy face if Ar*\j 
 Be free and heallhfuU;(o tart a fauour 
 To trumpet fuch good tidings. 1 1 not well. 
 Thou fhouldft come like aFurie crown'd with Snekej, 
 'Notlikeaformallman. 
 
 Mtf. Wilt pleafe you heare me ? 
 
 Cite. Ihaaeamindtoflriketheeerethourpealc^: 
 Yet if thou fay Jl*tbo*y liuei, 'tis well, 
 Or friends with C/w,or not Capriue to him, 
 He fet thee in a fhower of Goldpuid haile 
 Rich Pearles vpon thee. 
 
 rJW<r/. Uadam.he'swell. 
 
 Cleo. Wellfaid. 
 
 Mff. And Friends with Cape. 
 
 Clf9. Th'art an honeft muu 
 
 M<f. Cef* ,and he.are greater Frieud* then ener. 
 
 Cite. Make thee a Fortune from me. 
 
 Af*J. But yet Madam. 
 
 Cite. I do not like but yet,it does alay 
 The good precedence,rie vpon but yet, 
 Bur yet is as a lay t or to bnng foorth 
 Some monfrrous M~tlefaror. Pry thee Friend, 
 Powre out the packe of matter to mineeare , 
 The good and bad together : he's friends with C*fer, 
 In ftate of heal t h thou fzjft,t nd thou faitt.free. 
 
 Mff. Free Madam^io : 1 made no fuch report, 
 He's bound vntoOflaaw. 
 
 Cite. For what good turnc ? 
 
 M*l. For the beft turne i't h'bcd. 
 
 Clto. I am pale Cherrmm. 
 
 Mtf. Mddarn,he's married to OBaua. 
 
 Cltf. The moft infeftious Pcftilence vpoo thee. 
 
 Good Nfdam patience. 
 Cle. W hit fay you? 
 Hence horrible Villaimr^or 1 le fpome thine eyes 
 Like balls before me : lie rnhstre thy head, 
 
 Sktludu hi* vp andd****. 
 
 Thou (halt be whipt with Wyer.and ftew'd in brine, 
 Smarting in lingrtpg pickle. 
 
 Mtf. Gracious Madam, 
 I that do bring the newcs,made not the match. 
 
 Cite. Say 'tis not fo,a Prouince I will giue thee, 
 And make thy Fortune* proud : the blow thou hadtl 
 Shall make thy peace,for mooing me to rage, 
 And I will boot thee with what guift be fide 
 Thy modeftie can begge. 
 
 CMef. He's married Madam. 
 
 Cln. Rogue.thou haft liu'd too long. TX***\rt** 
 
 Mtf. Nay then lie runne; 
 
 What meaae you Madam,l haue made no fault. Exff. 
 CAw.Good Madam keepe your felfe within your felfc, 
 The man is innocent. 
 
 Cite. So me Innocents fcapc not the thunderbolt: 
 Melt Egypt into Nyle : tnd kindly creatures 
 Tume all to Serpents. Call the fiaue agamc, 
 Though I am mad.l will notbyce him :CaU? 
 
 har. Heisafeatd tocome. 
 
 Cln, I will not hun him, 
 Thefe hands do lacke Nobihty.that they ftrike 
 A meaner then my felfe : ftnce I my felfe 
 Haae giuen my Ulfe the caufe Come hither Sic. 
 
 Emtr tbtMefi*ztreta*. 
 Though it b honeft.it Uneuet goofl 
 To bring bad newcs * giue to a gracious Meffage 
 
 A 
 
sJTnthow and Qeopafra. 
 
 to hoft of tottgues Jut ) ill cydinga tell 
 Thcmfe!ues,when they be felt. 
 Mef. I Itaue done my duty. 
 Cleo. Is b married? 
 
 cannot hate thee worfer then I do, 
 f thou again* fay yes. 
 
 U*fc/r He's married Madam. 
 
 Cleo. The Gods confound the*, 
 Doftthou hold there ftiU? 
 
 Mf. Should I l/e Madame? 
 
 Cleo. Oh.I would thou didft: 
 So halfr my Egypt were fubmerg'd and made 
 A Ccftemc for fcal'd Snakes, Go get thec hence, 
 lad'ft thou Harri/fiu in thy face to me, 
 ~"hou would'ft appeet* moft vglytHe is married ? 
 
 Mtf. I craue your Hsghnefle pardon. 
 
 Cttt. He is married? 
 
 fitof. Take no offence.that I would not offend you, 
 'o punrfifh me for what you make me do 
 ?emes much vncquali,he's married to OQastis. 
 
 Cleo. Oh that his fault (houid make a knaue of thee, 
 That an not what th'att fure of. Get thee hence, 
 fhe Marcharidize which thou haft brought from Rome 
 \re all too deere for me: 
 Lye they vpon thy hand.and be vndone by em. 
 
 Char. Good vourHighnetfe patience. 
 
 Cle. In praying Anthony, \ haue difprais'd Ctfar. 
 
 Chaf. Many times Madam 
 
 Clfa. I am paid for'c now:lead me from hence, 
 I faint,oh Ir*< t Charmiai : 'tis no matter. 
 3o to the Fellow, good Alextu bid him 
 leporc the feature of Ottawa : her ycarw, 
 Icr inclination, let him not leaoe out 
 fhe colour of her haire. Bring me word quickly, 
 '+&. him for euer go.let him not (Tutrminn, 
 rhougii he be painted one way like a Gorgon, 
 Hie other wayesaMart. Bid ^o^AUxat 
 Jring me word,how tall fhe is : pitty me CberraiaM, 
 Jut do not fpeake to me. Lead me to my Chamber 
 
 Extuit. 
 . Eater Pomfeji** eae ^ oon w *k Drum and Tr*m- 
 
 fef.at another Cef*r t Lepidiu,j4nthonj t nobarbut t M<- 
 
 ceniUr/tgripparMenti with Souldters Marching 
 
 Pom. Yout Hoftaees I haue, fo haue you mine ; 
 And we fhail talke before we fight. 
 
 . Moft meete that firft we come to words, 
 And therefore haue we 
 Our written purpofes before vs fern, 
 Vhich if thou haft confidercd.let vsknow, 
 If 'twill tye vp thy difcomemed Sword, 
 And carry backe to Ctcelie much tall youth, 
 That elfemuft petiftiheere. 
 
 Pam. To you all three, 
 The Senators alone of this great world, 
 Chiefe Factors for the Gods. 1 do not know. 
 Wherefoie my Father fhould reuengers wanr, 
 Hau'mg a Sonnc and Ft icnds/irjce lulitt* Ctfar, 
 Who at Phillippi the good *nM/ghofted, 
 There fawyou (ibouting for him. What was't 
 That mou'd pale Caffvu to conTpire ? And what 
 Made all-honor'd, honeft, Romaine3rc, 
 With the artn'd reft, Courtiers of beautious freedome, 
 To drench iheCapitolljbiit that they would 
 Haue one man but aman.and thac his it 
 Hath made me rigg my Nauie. At whofe burthen , 
 The anger'd Ocean fomes.with which I meant 
 
 To fcourge th'ingTitjtude ,thae defptghtfull Rome 
 Caft on my Noble Father. 
 
 Cafar. Take youf time. 
 Ant. Thou can'ft not feare s Pomfty with thy fait $. 
 Weele fpeake with thee at Sea. At land thou knovv'A 
 How much we do o'rt-count thee. 
 
 Pern. At Land indeed 
 
 Thou doft oiecount me of my Fathem houfe .- 
 But fince the Cuckoo buildesnoi for himtelfe, 
 Remaine in't as thou maift. 
 
 Left. Bepleas'dtotcllifs 
 (For this is from the prefent how you take) 
 The offer s we haue lent you. 
 
 Cafar. There's the point. 
 
 Ant. Which do not be entreated too, 
 But waigh what it is worch imbrac'd 
 
 Ctfsr. And what may follow to try a largec Fortune. 
 
 Pom. You haue made me offer 
 GfCicelie.Sardinla: and ln?uft 
 Rid all the Sea of Piracs. Then.ro fend 
 Meafures of WheatetoRome: this greed vpoft. 
 To part with vnhackt edgcs.andbeare backe 
 Our Targes vndinted. 
 Omnes- That's our offer. 
 
 Pom. Know then I came before you heere, 
 Amanprepat'd 
 
 Totake thisoffer, But JWaikf j4r.tkony , 
 Put me to fome impatience though I ioofe 
 The praife of it by telling. You muft know 
 When Cttfar and your Btothcr were at blowes. 
 Your Mother came to Cicclie.and did finde 
 Her welcome Friendly. 
 
 Ant. \ haue heard it Pontftj, 
 And am weU ftudied for a Ubcrail thanks, 
 Whkh I do owe you. 
 
 Pern. Let me haue joui hand: 
 I did not ch'inkc Sir,io haue met you heere, 
 
 Ant. The beds i'th Eaft ate foft.and thank; to you, 
 That cal'd roe cimeJier then my purpofc hither : 
 For I haue gained by't. 
 
 Cafar. Since I faw you laft.ther's a change vpoo you 
 
 Pom. Well,! know not. 
 What counts harlhFotunecaft'svpcn my face, 
 But in my bofome (hall ftie neucr come, 
 To make my heart her vaffaile. 
 
 Ltf. Well met heere. 
 
 Pom. I hope fofp6, thus we are agreed? 
 I craue our comporton may be written 
 And feal'd betweene v, 
 
 Cfftr. That's the next to do. 
 
 Pom. Weele feaft each other ,re we part^nd Jen's 
 Draw lors who (hall begin. 
 
 Ant. TharwilllFOTj^r. 
 
 Porxpsy. No Anthonj rake the lot : but firft orlaf) 
 your fine Egyptian cookerie OiaU haue the fame, I hsu 
 heard that luLue Ctfar,%te\H fat with feafting there. 
 
 Aaih. You haue heard much. 
 
 Porn. I hauefairemriningSir. 
 
 Ant. And faire words tothrm. 
 
 Pom. Then fo much haue I heard, 
 And I haue heard Appolodertu carried 
 
 Eno. No more that : he did fo. 
 
 Pern. What I pray you^ 
 
 Eue . A certaioe Qwene to C*ftr in a MatHs. 
 
 Pern. I know thee now,howfar'ft thou Sculdicr? 
 
 Eno. Well,8ilve]lamnketodo,fotJp8rcelue 
 
 Fotn 
 
TbeTragedie of 
 
 Foure Feafts are toward. 
 
 Pom Let me {hake thy hand, 
 I neuer hated thee : 1 haue feene thee fight, 
 When I haue enuied thy behautour. 
 
 Lncb. Sir,l neuer lou'dyournucb.but Iha'pms'dye, 
 When you haue well deferu'd ten times as much, 
 As I haue faid you did. 
 
 Pern. Inioy rhy plainnefle, 
 Jt nothing iU becomes thee : 
 Abocrd my Gaily, I inuite you all. 
 Will you leade Lords ? 
 
 At. Shews the way.fir. 
 
 Pom. Come. Exmm. Manet tnobjfr Menas 
 
 Men. Thy Father Ptmpey would ne'te haue made this 
 Treaty. You.and I haue known fir. 
 
 Lntl. AtSea,lthinke. 
 
 cJWw. We haue Sir. 
 
 Snob. You haue done well by water. 
 
 Men. And you by Land. 
 
 Entb. I will piaife any man that will prjife me.thogTi 
 3t cannot be denied what I haue done by Land. 
 
 OMi. Nor what I haue done by water. 
 
 *& Yes fome-thing you can deny for your owne 
 fafety -. you haue bin a great Theefe by Sea. 
 
 Jljen. And you by Land. 
 
 J. There I deny my Land feruiee: hut giue mee 
 your hand //<?*/, if our eyes had authority, beere they 
 might take two Theeues kifTing. 
 
 Men. AH mens faces are true,whatfomeTC their hands 
 are. 
 
 Eiu&> But there is neuer a fay re Woman, ha'sa true 
 Face. 
 
 M*n- Noflander,theyftealeheattt. 
 
 /, We came hither to fight with you . 
 
 Mtn. For my parr, I am forry it is turn'd to a Drink* 
 ing. Potnpty doth thi day laugh away his Fortune. 
 
 ao6. If he do, fure he cannot weep'l backe againe. 
 
 UMe. Y'hauefaidSir,welook'd 
 ihcny heere, pray you, is he marri 
 
 Enet. Ctftrt Sifter i$ ca.\\'dOHa*i*. 
 
 Men. True Sir.ftie was the wife ofCtuui MareeSw. 
 
 Enek. But iheisnowthe wifeofy*/r<rMf Antbanim. 
 
 Mtn. Pray 'ye fir. 
 
 fftek. 'Tii true. 
 
 Men. Then it Ctfar and he, for euer knit together. 
 
 Ench. Ifl wereboundtoDiuineofthis vnity.I wold 
 not Prophefic To. 
 
 Men. 1 thinfce the policy of that purpofc.made more 
 in the Marriage, then theloue of the parties . 
 
 Eneb. Ithinkefo too. But you /hall finde the band 
 that feemes to tye their friend/hip together, will bee the 
 very ftrangler of their Amiry : Oft*ni* is of a holy, cold, 
 and (Vill conufrfation. 
 
 Men. Who would noc haue his wilt fo? 
 
 Eo. Not he that himfelfe is not (o : which it Mirk* 
 jtntbo*) : he will to his Egyptian di(h againe : then (hall 
 the fighej of Oft**M blow thefire vp in C*/ir. and (i I 
 faid before) that which is the flrength of their Amity, 
 ftiall pToyethe immediate Author of their variance. An* 
 thoay will vfe his affection where it is. Hee married but 
 his occafion heere. 
 
 Mtn. And thus it may be.Come Sir.wUI you aboord? 
 1 haue a health for you. 
 
 **. I (hall take It fir ; we haue vsM our Throats in 
 Egypt. 
 
 Ma. Come,let' away. Zxtunt. 
 
 Enter twter three Servant i vit h a B<tkt- 
 
 I Heerethey'lbeman: feme o'th'their Plant! are 
 rooted already, theleaft winde TthVorld wil blow them 
 downe. 
 
 a <p/jishighCon)ord. 
 
 I They haue made him dnnke Almes drinke. 
 
 a As they pinch one another by the difpofiiion, hee 
 cries out,no more? reconciles them to his enttcatie, and 
 himfelfe to'ih'drmke. 
 
 i But it raifcs the greatet warrc betweene him & hi: 
 difcretion. 
 
 a Why this it to haue a name in great mens f:\~ 
 lowfhip:! had a$liu haue R?de that will doe m no 
 feruiee, as a Partisan I could not hesue. 
 
 I To be call'd into a huge Sphere,nd no: to be fxr.i 
 to moue in't.are the holes where eyes fiiould bee, wh'.a 
 pittifulJy difafler the cheeiies. 
 
 A Stnntt , 
 
 Enter C*/ir, Antltonj, Pamfty.Ltftdut, 
 
 Eol>grlnu, Mew, itb othtr Cf mines . 
 
 At . Thus do they Sir : they uke the flow o'th'Ny.'e 
 By certainefcalesi'ch'Pyramid.- they know 
 By'th'height^he lowneffe.or the metne : If dearth 
 Or Foiron follow. The higher Nilutfwels, 
 ThemoreitpromiJes :asitebbes,the Seedfman 
 Vpon the {lime and Ooze fcatters his grains, 
 And fhortly cornea to HarueA. 
 
 Ly. Y'haueftrange Serpents there? 
 
 Amb. ILepubu. 
 
 Ltp. Your Serpent of Egypt, is bred now of your mud 
 by the operation of your Sun :fo is your Crocodile. 
 
 Ant. They are fo. 
 
 Pom, Sit,and fome Wine : A hsshh to Lffidm, 
 
 Lep, 1 am not fo well as I (houidbe: 
 ButJIene'reout. 
 
 Eioh. Nottillyoubaueflepulfcarems you'] bee in 
 till then. 
 
 Lep. Nay certainly, I haue heard the Ptohmits Pyra- 
 mids are very goodly things : without contradiction I 
 haue heard that. 
 
 Meiitu. Pempej,t word. 
 
 Pomp. Say in mine eare,what is't 
 
 Men. Forfake thy feate I do befeech thee Captaine, 
 Andheareme fpeake a word. 
 
 Pm. Forbe are me till anon. irhifptrt in s Sort. 
 
 This WinefaLfpiAti. 
 
 Lep. What manner o'thing if your Crocodile? 
 
 Aat. It is fliap'd fir like it fclfe, and it is as broad a* it 
 hath bred ch ; It is iuft fa high as it is, and rr ooues with it 
 owne organs. It liuet by that which nourifhethit, and 
 the Elements once out of it, it Tranfmigrates. 
 
 Ltf. What colour is it of? 
 
 >*f. Ofitownecolourtoo. 
 
 Ltp' 'Tis a fttange Serpent. 
 
 Ant. 'Tis fo, and the teares of Jt are wet. 
 
 C*f. Will this defcriptton fatisfie him ? 
 
 Ant. With the Health that Pompy giues him, elfeh* 
 is a very Epicure. 
 
 Pnxp. Co hang fir.hang : tell me ofthst ? Away : 
 Do as I bid you. Where's this Cup I call'd ior> 
 
 Men. mot the fake of Merit thou wilt hcare mrr, 
 
 K 
 
^latbotcf out leopatra. 
 
 Rife from thy ftooie." 1 
 
 Pom, I thinketh 'art mad .-the matter ? 
 
 U\fen. J hauc euer hdd my cap off to chv Fortunes. 
 
 fan. Thou haft feru'd m? with much faith ; 
 dfeiofayi>BeioJlyLords. 
 
 Keepe oftV hem for you finke, 
 
 Men. Wilt thou be Lord of all the world f 
 
 Pom. What faift thou? 
 
 Mm. Wih thou be Lord of the whok work!? 
 That's twice. 
 
 Pom. Howfbotildthatbef 
 
 o*fei. But enteruine it ,and chough thoo thinke me 
 poors, 1 am the man will giuc thee ill the world. 
 
 Ptm. Haft thou drunke well. 
 
 (JMeu. No Pmtftji\ haue kept me from the cup, 
 Thou art if thou daill be, the earthly looe : 
 What eie the Ocean pales,or skie incl ippei , 
 Isthine,if thou wilt h't 
 
 Ptm. Shew me which way? 
 
 Mtn. Thefe three World-fharers.thcfc Competitors 
 Are in thy veflell. Let me cut the Cable, 
 And when we are put off/all to their throatt : 
 All there it thine. 
 
 Pft*. Ah.this thou (houldR Haue done, 
 And not haue (poke on't. In me 'in villame, 
 In thee.'t had bin good feiuice : thou mult know, 
 Tii not my profit that doe* lead mine Honour : 
 Mine Honour it .Repent that ere thy tongue, 
 Haih fo betraide thine ade. Being done vnknowne, 
 I (hould haue found it afterwards well done, 
 But muft condemne it now : defift.and drmke. 
 
 en, For this, Jle neuer follow 
 Thy ptul'd Fortune* more, 
 
 W ho feekes and will not take.whcn once 'tis cffer'd, 
 Shall neuei hndc it more. 
 
 Pom. This health to LepuLu 
 
 Ant, Beare him afhore, 
 lie pledge it for him tompey. 
 
 Eno Heere't to t 
 
 Men. 
 
 Pmn. Fill tilt the cup be hid. 
 
 Eat. There's a ftroog Fellow Mtn<u. 
 
 Mm. Why> 
 
 *. Abcareithc third part o f the work! man > feeR 
 not? 
 
 Tata. The third part .then he is drunk : would it were 
 all,that it might go oo wheeles. 
 
 Xw>. Drinke thou : encreafe the Reeles. 
 
 Aim Come. 
 
 frni. This is notyetan Alexandrian Feaft. 
 
 Ant. It h pen's to ward* it : ftrifcetheVeiTeUs'hoa. 
 Heere's to Cafar 
 
 Cofar. I could well forbear't, it's mor.ftrous labour 
 when ] wafh my brstne.and it grow fouler. 
 
 Ant. Ba Child o'th'trme. 
 
 Cafar. PorTefle it, lie make an(wer .-but I had rather 
 faA from all,fouredayes,thendrinke fomuch in one. 
 
 Enob. Ha my braue Bmpetour, fhall we dxunce novu 
 the Egyptian Backenals.and celebrate our drinke ? 
 
 P am. Let's ha't good Souldier. 
 
 s*m. Come, let's all take bands, 
 Till ihar th conquering Wine haih fleep't out fenfc, 
 In loft-arid delicate Lethe. 
 
 *. All take lunds: 
 Make battery to our earn with the loud Mufiefce, 
 
 Tne wh/le,iJe place you, then thejoy thai! fmg. 
 The holding euery man ftiaJl beace as logd, 
 At his ftrong (ides canvolly 
 
 oo6ariia pUce, them band in band. 
 
 The Song. 
 Come than Monarch eft be fine, 
 Plampte "Zatcbtu, wttbpwkfeyne : 
 Jn thy Fat ins our Caret be drawn d, 
 mtb tby grapet our betrerbt Crown'd. 
 Cup -os IfS the vertigo round . 
 Cup vttiOrbe world fo round, 
 
 Cafar. What would you more? 
 Tfaipej goodnight. Good Brother 
 Let me reqoeft you of our graucr bufinefie 
 Frowne* at this leoitie. Gentle Lo:ds let's parr, 
 You fee we haue burnt our check cs. Strong Sno&rrbt 
 Is weaker then the Wine, and mine ownc tongne 
 Spleet'j what it fpeakes: the wilde difguife hjth aJmoft 
 Antickt *s all. What needs more words/ goodnight. 
 Good Anthony your hand. 
 
 Ptm, \ le try you on the ftxwe, 
 
 A"'b. And (nail Sir. giues yout hand. 
 
 Pm Oh Antbonj,joo hane my Father hoqfe. 
 But what,we are Friends ? 
 Come downe into the doate. 
 
 Eat Take heed you fall not Mavu. ilenoton ftore, 
 No to my Cabin -. ihefc Drurnme*, 
 Thefe Trumpet* .Flutes: what 
 Let Neptune he are, we bid aloud farewell 
 To thefe great Fellowes. Sound and b hang'd.fotind out. 
 Sound fFburiflj wxb Drvmmti. 
 taoT. Hoofaiesathtre'smyCap. 
 
 Men. Hoa,NobleCaptaine t co<ne. Exeunt. 
 
 Enter "Ueatiditii a it war* in trntntfh . the dtad'oadyefparo- 
 
 Ven. Now darting Panhya art thou firokc.and flow 
 Pleu'd Fortune does of Tifarcu* Crffue death 
 Makemereuenger. Bcare the Kings Sonncs body, 
 Before our Army thy Paforw Oradtt, 
 Pates this for Marnu C<aff*a 
 
 Remains. Noble Vtmiduu, 
 
 Whil'ft yet with Parthian blood thy Sword is warme, 
 The Fugitiue Parthians follow. Spurre through Medis, 
 Mefapotamta.and the flxltcr*,wnether 
 The routed flie So thy grand Captaine Anthony 
 Shall fet thee on triumphant Chariots, and 
 Put Garlands on thy head. 
 
 I haue done enough. A lower place not* wefl 
 
 May make too great an ad. Forlearne this St&ta, 
 
 Better to leaue vndone, then by our deed 
 
 Acquire too high a Fame, when him we fcruesaway. 
 
 Cfftr and /4>*fA0fly.haue euer wonne 
 
 More in their officcr.thenperfon. Sfjtute 
 
 One of my place in Syria, his Lieutenant, 
 
 For quicke accumulation of renownc, 
 
 Whichheatchiu'dby'th'minute.lofthiifacouT. 
 
 Who does i'th" Wirres more then hu Captain* can, 
 
 Becomes his Captaincs Captaine : and A mtmion 
 
 (The Souldiers vertue)rather makes choife of ioffe 
 
 Then gaint, which darkens him. 
 
 I could do more to do Antbvntue good. 
 
 BiKtwould offend him. And m his offence. 
 
 Shoul.j 
 
121 
 
 of 
 
 ft*. Si'ilooke well to my Husbands houfe : and -~ 
 
 OSa. lit tell you iu yoor care. 
 
 A*x. Het tongue will not obey hetheart,not can 
 Her bean informe her tongue/ 
 TbeSwaoaes downe fraihcr 
 That ftandf vpon the Swell at the of fall Tide : 
 And neither way inclines. 
 
 bou'.d my performance perith. 
 
 Ztm Thou ha ft rtnAiu that, without the which a 
 oulditr and his Sword graunrs fcarcc difhn&oa : tkoa 
 It wtiu to Aathtaj. 
 
 Vn. Ik humbly figmfie what in his name, 
 hatmagicil! word ofWarre we haue effefted, 
 ow with his Banors,and his well paid rank*, 
 he oere-yet beaten Horfe of Parthia, 
 Wehaoe iaded out oMi Field. 
 Rum Where is he now? 
 
 TOT. He purpofeth to Athens,whithet with what hafi 
 he waight we mufl conuay wJth's.wiU permit : 
 We (ball appear e before htm. On their .pafle along. 
 
 Enter Agriffa at tat d/wrt, Ew&artnu at ttnttbtr. 
 Agri. What an che Brothers parted? 
 En. They haue difpatcht with Pomftyfrt is gone, 
 'he other three are Sealing. Octaui* weepes 
 o pan from Rome : Ctfar is fad,and Lfpidw 
 mce Pemfej'i feail, as Me*<u faies.is troubled 
 With the Greeoe-Sickncfle. 
 
 tn . A very fine one : oh.ho w he lone* Cc/Sr . 
 
 Agri. Nay but how deerely be adores Itark^Amboxj. 
 
 Em. C*fer ? why he's the lopiter of men. 
 
 Ant. What's A*tbe*j t \\\t God of lupitcr? 
 
 . Spakeyou of Ctfa ? H owr.the noo-pareill ? 
 
 jftri. Oh Antlataj^R ihou Arabian Bird! 
 
 En W ould you praife CtfarSty Ctfcngo no further. 
 
 A$r Indeed he plied them both with excellent praifes. 
 
 Eat. But he looes Cefa beft.y et be fours Anthony : 
 loo Hets,Tongues,Flgtrre, 
 Scribes , Bard s , Poet s ,c i r. no t 
 rhinke fpeake , caft,write,fing,ncber : boo, 
 ^is lone to Anthtnj. But as for Ctfar, 
 Kneeledowne.knceledowne.jnd wonder. 
 
 AgH. Bothheloues. 
 
 ju. They are. his Shards,and he their Beetle>fof 
 This is to horfe i AdieoJIoble Ajrtff*. 
 
 Agri. Good Fortune worthy Souldier.and farewell. 
 
 Enter Cefar^Aittbom^fidut.andOaaaM. 
 
 Aatha. N further Sir. 
 
 C*f*r. You take from me a great part of my felfe.* 
 Vfe me wcQ in'<. Si(Ver,proue fucb a wife 
 As my thought* make thee.and a> my fartheA Band 
 Shall pafle on thy approofe : moft Noble A*thoj, 
 Let not thepeeceoF Verrue which is fet 
 Beiwixt 7,ai the Cymeot of our loue 
 Tokeepert boiidcd,he the Ramme to batter 
 TheFottrefle oficfor better might we 
 Haue lou'd without this tneaoe } if onboth parts 
 This be not chcnQn. 
 
 A*t. Mjkcrr.tnotctTcnded,ujyourd 1 nruft. 
 
 C*f*r, Ihauefatd. 
 
 Ant. Youftiailnotfinde, 
 Though you be therein cuhous.the left caufe 
 For what you feeme ro feare ( fo the Gods keepeyon, 
 And make the beans of Romaines feure your cods : 
 We will heete part. 
 
 Ce/ar. Farewell my deercft .Si rter.fare the* well, 
 The Elements be kind to thee,andmake 
 Thy fpirit* all of comfort : farechee well. 
 
 Oa My Noble Brother. 
 
 A*tl>. The Aprili'sinhereyes, it it Looes (bring, 
 And theft the Cbowcrs to bring it oa z becheerfuIL 
 
 tgr. Heha'sacloudin'sface. 
 
 EM. Heweretheworfefc*ttutjWeheaH<>r{!bta 
 be being a man 
 
 Agri. VVhynoW: 
 When Anthay found Ivlitu Ctftr dea, 
 He cried almoQ to roaring : And he wept. 
 When at Philiippi he found 'Brut* flaine. 
 
 M. Tkat yeare iodeed t he was troubled wiih a 
 What willingly he did coofbund,he wad'd, 
 Beleeo'ttiltlweepetoo. 
 
 Cfftr. No fweet O&attfe, 
 You (hall heare from me ftill : the time (baD not 
 Out-go my thinking on you. 
 
 tsivt. Come Sir,come ( 
 lie vvraflle wich you in my ftrength ofloue^ 
 Looke heere I bane you, thus I, let leu go, 
 And giue you to the Gods. 
 
 Cejar. Adieu be happy. 
 
 Lef. Le: all the number of the Sum* giue fight 
 To thy faire my, 
 
 Cafar. Farewell/arewell. KfuOB* 
 
 Aat. Farrwell. 7ntmfet> fomd. 
 
 EnttrClnratra&armitaJrat^Alexat. 
 
 CM. Where is the Fellow? 
 
 AUx. Harfeafeardtocome. 
 
 ftta. Go too.go too .-Come hither Sir. 
 filter the MefftHger at hfare. 
 
 Altx. Good Maieftie: Hered of !ury dare not look 
 vpon yoo,but when you are well plaes'd. 
 
 Or*. That f/fr'eJt head, lie haue ; but how? When 
 rsJKtbety is gooe,throgh whom I might commaund it. 
 Come thou ncere. 
 
 Cle. Did'ft thou behold QSaxi* ? 
 
 Mef 1 dread Queer*. 
 
 Clio. Where/ 
 
 Aftf. Madam in Rome, I lookt her In the face : ~ 
 (aw her led betwcene her Bro;hT,and <JHark* t&absg 
 
 Cle. Is (he at tall as me I 
 
 Mef. She is not Madam. 
 
 Cle. Didft heare her fpeake? 
 Is (he fhnlltongu'dorlow/ 
 
 M*f. Madam J hord her fpeake (he is low vcic'c. 
 
 Clta. That's not fo good : he cannot tike her long. 
 
 Ck*r. Likcher ? Oh /// :'tisia>porTibie. 
 
 Cltf.l thinke foCA-mw/.w.duJJoftoogur.&dwarfifii 
 What Maitrtie is in her t>ate, remember 
 Iferetho iook'ft oo Mafeftie. 
 
 Mtf.She creepes:her motioD,& her ftatioa are as one 
 She ftuwts a body .rather then a lift, 
 AStztue.shen aBrtather. 
 
 CUt. Is this certaine ? 
 
 Mtf, Or I haue no obferuance. 
 
 Cba. Three in Egypt cinnot make better note. 
 
 Cite. He's very knowing,] do perceiu'i, 
 There's nothing in her yet. 
 
The Fellow "ha's good judgement. 
 
 Char. Excdtenr. 
 
 C/iw. Gueflcatberyeares,Tprythe*4 
 
 vt/OfT- Madaro.fhc wasawiodow. 
 
 C/w. Widdow?C6<jnw^w,hearke. 
 
 JWV/. And I do thinke (he's chirtie. 
 
 Cle. Be<Tc ihou her face in mind ? b't long or raundr 
 
 .ArV/; Round, euen co fauliineiTe. 
 
 Cle*. Far the moft part too, they are fboli(h thai we 
 To. Her haire what colour ? 
 
 Aftff. Browne Madam: and her forehead 
 As low as (he would wiih if. 
 
 CUo. Fhere's Gold for thee, 
 Thou mnft not take my former (harpenefle ill, 
 I will employ thee backe againe : 1 finde thee 
 Moft fit for bufmeffc. Go,makc thee ready, 
 Our Letters are prepar'd. 
 
 Char. A proper man. . 
 
 Clie. Indeed he is fo : I repent me much 
 That fo 1 harried him. Why me chink's by him, 
 This Creature's no fuch thing . 
 
 Char, NothingMadam. 
 
 Clto. The man hath feene fome Maiefly, and (hould 
 know- 
 
 Char. Hath hefeene Maieftie lift elfe defend : and 
 feniing you fo long. 
 
 (kepa. I haue one thing more to aike htm yet good 
 Cbfrmiat ; but Va no matterthou (halt bring bint to me 
 where I will write 5 s!l may be well enough. 
 
 har. I warrant you Madam. fxen.it. 
 
 Eater Anthony and Oftastia. 
 
 Ant. Nay.nay Ottauia poi onely that, 
 That were excufable,thac and thoufands more 
 Of femblabie import.but he hath wag'd 
 New Warres 'gamft Pormej. Made his will, and read if, 
 To publicke eare, fpoke (candy of me, 
 When perforce He could not 
 But pay metearmes of Honour : cold and freely 
 He vented then moft narrow meafuietlenrmr, 
 When the beft hint wai giuen him : he not look't, 
 Or did it from his teeth. 
 
 O8o*i. Oh my good Lord, 
 Beleeue not all.or if you rnuft bcleeue, 
 Scomacke not all . A more vnhappie Lady, 
 If this detrition chance, ne'ie ftood between* 
 Pray ing for both pans: 
 The good Gods wil mocke me prefeotly , 
 When I (hall pray :Oh biefle. my Lord ,and Husband , 
 Vndo that prayer, by crying out as loud, 
 Ch blefle my Brother. Husband winne, winnc Brother, 
 Praycs, and diftroyes the prayer,no midway 
 Twixt thefe extreames at a!!. 
 
 Urt. Gentle OUauia, 
 
 Let your beft looc draw to that point which fecks 
 Etft to prcferue it :if I loofe mine Honour, 
 I loofe my felfe:bctter 1 were notyoorj 
 Then your fo branchleffe. But as you requeued, 
 Your felfe (hall go bet ween's.the meane time Lady, 
 lie ra jfe the preparation of a Warre 
 Shall (taine yourBrother/nake your fooncft haft, 
 So yonrdeltres are yours. 
 
 Oft. Thinks to my Lord, 
 
 The loue ofpower make me moft weake,mo(t weake, 
 You reconciler; Wnres 'twixt you twaine would be, 
 As if the world (houid cleaue,and that flahis men 
 Should foadervp the Rift. 
 
 . When it appeeres to you where this begins, 
 odfpl*afure thacvvjy,foroor ^ultr 
 Can neuer be foequall,thatyourlcue 
 Can equally moue with them . Prour-ie youtgoing, 
 Choofe your ownc company ,and command what coft 
 Your heart he's mind too. Exeunt. 
 
 Enter Enobarbmjind Ertt. 
 
 Eae. How now Friend rw? 
 
 Eret. Ther's ftrange Ne wes come Sir . 
 
 Eno. Whatman/ 
 
 r. Cffar&i Lepsdtahweande warrcs vpon feiafy. 
 
 Eno. This is old.what is the fuccefle ? 
 
 Eret. C^trhauing made yfe of him in the warres 
 gamft Pomftj: prefently denied him riuality, would not 
 let him partake in the glory of the aaion.and not rcfting 
 l\ere>accafeshim ofLttersh had formerly wrote to 
 Pomfty. Vpoo his owne appeale feizes him.fo the poote 
 third is vp ,till death enlarge hijConfine. 
 
 Sue. Then would thou hadft a peireof chapsn o more, 
 and throw betweene them all the food thou hafi, iheyle 
 grinde the other. Where's Antbtnjl 
 
 Eras. He's walking in the garden thr.s,ind fpurnes 
 The rufn that lies before him. Cries Foote Ltfidm, 
 And threats thethroate of chat his OfScer, 
 That murdred pompejf. 
 
 Ent. Our great Nauies rig'd. 
 
 Eros. For Italy and Ctfir t monDimitiia t 
 My Lord defues you prefentiy :ny Newes 
 I might haue told heareafler. 
 
 ' fw.Twillbenaught.bur let it be:bring me lo^nthony. 
 
 Erot. Come Sir, Exeunt. 
 
 Enter jignvpa^fecertat^dCitfa: 
 
 C*f. ConttrmningRomeheha's done ell thi$,& more 
 In Alexandria : heere's rhe manner <ofi : 
 I'th'Market-place on a Tribunal! filuer*d, 
 CUnpatni and himfelfe in Chaires of Gold 
 Were publikely enthron'd : at the feet, fat 
 Cefarim whom they call cny Fathers Sonne, 
 And all the vnlawfull i(fue,that their Luft 
 Since then hath made betweene them. Vnto her, 
 He gue the ftablifhrnent of Egypt,made her 
 OnowerSyria,Cyprus,Lydia,abfoluuQoeene. 
 
 Meet. This in thepublike eye ? 
 
 Cffur. rth'common (hew plac<,where they exercife, 
 HisSonnes hither proclaimed theKing of Kings, 
 GreatMedia,Parthia, and Armenia 
 He gaue to Altxenier. ToProlwy 
 Syria.Silicia.andPhosnetia : ftie 
 In th'abiliments of theGoddeffe/^ 
 That day appcer*d,8nd oft before giue audience, 
 As 'tis reported fo. 
 
 Meet. Let Rome be thus inform'd. 
 
 Apt. Who queazie with his infolence already, 
 Will theit good thought* call from him. 
 
 Ctfar. The people krtowesit, 
 Andhaoe now tecehi'd his accufation*. 
 
 Agri. Whodoeshcaccofe? 
 
 C*far. C</rfr.andihathauinginCiciIie 
 Sextut Potrtpeitu fpoii'd, we had not raced him 
 Hii parto'th'Jflc. Then does he fty.he lent ne 
 Some (hipping vnreflor'd. Lafth/, he frets 
 That Lffidut of the Triumpherate^ould bedepos'd, 
 An J being that, we detaine all hisRcuenue. 
 
 Agri. Sir.thsi ftiould be anfwer'd. 
 
 C*[*r. 'Tis done already, a r.d theMeflenger gone: 
 I haue told him Lf i&u was growne too crvefl, 
 
 yy That 
 
The 
 
 That he his high Authority abusVf, 
 Vnd did deferue hit change : for what I haue con quer'd, 
 grant him pact : but then in hit Armenia, 
 And other ofhis conqaer'd Kingdom*, I demand the like 
 OWtt. Heelneoeryceldtoihst. 
 C*f. Not muft not then be y eelded to io this. 
 
 later Ofta*>* with htr 7>4WK . 
 O3x. Haile Ctfer, and my L. hail mod deae C'fo- 
 Ctfcr. That euerJftiould call thecCaft-away. 
 O&*. You haae not call'd roe fo.nor hue you caufe. 
 Ctf. Why haue you ftoln vpon vs thus fyou come not 
 Like Ctfirt Sifter, The wife oi Anting 
 Ihould hatie an Army for an Vfher. and 
 The neighes of Horfe to tell of her approach, 
 ,ong ere (he did appeare. The trees by th'way 
 Should haue borne roeo, and expectation fainted, 
 Longing fot what it had not. Nay , the duft 
 Should haue attended to the Roofe of Heauen, 
 lais'dby your populous Tioopct : But you are come 
 A Market-maid to Rome, and haue preuented 
 the oftematioo of our loue ; which lefc vnftewne, 
 s often left vnlou'd : we fhould haue met you 
 BySea,and Land, fupply ing euery Stage ' 
 With an augmented greeting. 
 
 OSa. Good my Lord, 
 To come thus was ! not conftrain'djbut did it 
 On my free-will. MyUrdc*&rfc^A9> 
 Hearing that you prepared for Warre, acquainted 
 My greeucd eare wiihall ; whereon I begg'd 
 ai pardon for retume. 
 
 C*f. Which foone be granted, 
 Being an abftracVtweene hit Luft,and him. 
 OR*. Do not fay fo,my Lord. 
 Ce/T I haue eyes vpon him. 
 And his affaires come to me on the wind: wher is he now? 
 OR*. MyLord,in Athens. 
 Cf/rfr. No my moft wronged Sifter. Cleofatra 
 Hath nodded him to her. He hath giuen his Empire 
 Vp to a Whore, who now are levying 
 The King* o'th'carth for Wane. He bath aflrmbled, 
 Bfckut the King of Lybia , Arcbilatt 
 OfCappadocia, Pbiladelpbei King 
 Of Paphlagonia : the Thracian Kingy4<&J74/, 
 King Af**cb*t of Arabia, King of Pom, 
 HtrUodcvry, MitbrHLatt King 
 Of Coroagear, Polemcn and jimniM, 
 TheKiDgjof Msde.and Licoania. 
 Wih a more larger Lift of Scepter*. 
 
 ORa. Aye me mofl wretched. 
 That haue m yhcatt parted betwixt two Friendr, 
 That dors afflid each other. (breaking fortb 
 
 Ctf. Welcom hither : your Letters did with- hold e our 
 Till we perceiu'd both how you were wrong led, 
 And we in negligent danger : cheere _>our heart, 
 Be yon not troubled who the time, which drhies 
 O re your content, thefe ftrong neceflittet , 
 But let deter rn in 'd things to deflioie 
 Hold vnbewayPd their way. Welcome to Rome, 
 Nothing more deere to me . You are abus'd 
 Beyond the oiarke of thought : and the high Gods 
 To do you luftice, makes his M in ifler s 
 Of v , >od thofe that loue you. Bed of comfort, 
 And cuet wclcom to vs. -^f'p- Welcome Lady. 
 
 OM. Welcome dre Msdani, 
 Each hcan in Rome does loue and pitty you, 
 Oncly th adulterous jinthmj t mo^ large 
 
 'n his abbominations, tprnes you off, 
 And giues his potent Regiment to a Trull 
 That noyfes it againft $. 
 OQ*. IsitfoHr' 
 
 C*f. M oft certaioe: Sifter welcome .-pray you 
 Be euerknownc to patience. My deer'ft Sifter. 
 
 Eater Cleapatra/tatl Endnrbm. 
 Cite. I will be euen with thee.doubt it not. 
 Int. But why,why,why ? 
 Cltt. Thou h aft fot cfpokc my being In dxic wanes 
 Andfay'ftitltootfit. 
 
 M. Well:isit.isit. 
 
 Cltt. If not, denounced againft vs, wby (hoold not 
 we be there in peifon. 
 
 *. Well,l could reply : if wre fhould ferue with 
 Horfe and Mam together, the Horie were meetly loft : 
 the Mates would beare a Soldiour and his Horfe. 
 
 C/w. What irtyott fay/ 
 
 Enob. Your prefence needs muft puzle Anthony t 
 Take from his heart, take nom his Braine. from's time, 
 What fhould not then be fpar'd. He is already 
 Traduc'd for Lenity, and 'tis faid in Rome, 
 That Fbtihiu an Eunncb.and y cur Maides 
 Mannagethis wane. 
 
 Cltt. Sinke Rome, and their tongues tot 
 Thatfpeake againft vs. A Charge we bcarei'ih Warre* 
 And as the president cfmy Kinodome will 
 Appcare there for a man. Spoke not againft it. 
 I will not flay behind**. 
 
 Enter Antkonj or.d Ccmtduu. 
 
 EM. Nay 1 haue done.hctc comes the Emperor. 
 
 sfnt. I s it not ftran ge Camidiui , 
 Tba: from Tarrentum, and Brandufium, 
 He could fo quickly cut the Ionian Sea, 
 And take in Trome. You haue heard on't (Sweet->) 
 
 CIt. Celerity is oeuer more admir'd. 
 Then by the negligent. 
 
 Ant. Agoodrcbokr, 
 
 Which might haue well becom'd thcbeft of men 
 To taunt at flacknefie. Camtdnu, wee 
 Will right with him by Sea. 
 
 Clto. By Sea,whatelfe? 
 
 Cam. Why will my Lord, dofo? 
 
 Ant, For that he dares vitoo't. 
 
 E-od. Sobath my Lord t dar'd him to ftnglefight. 
 
 CAM. ], aad to wagethitBatrtll at Pharialia. 
 Where Ctfar fought with Pimfej. But ihefe ofters 
 Which feme not fot his vantage, he fhaiei off. 
 And fo fhould you. 
 
 E**f. Your Shippes are not well nunn'd. 
 Your Marriner s ate Mtliters, Reapers.pcoplc 
 Ingroft by fvnift Imprefie. In C*{*n Fleet e, 
 Are thofe, that often haDc'gainft fampey fought. 
 Their fhippes are y arc, yours heauy no difgrace 
 Shall fall you for t cfufing him at Sea, 
 Being prepar'd for Land. 
 
 Ant. BySea.bySea. 
 
 Eft, Moft worthy Sir, you therein throw away 
 TheabfoluteSoldietlhip youhaueby Lntd. 
 DiftraA your Armie, which doth moft cooHft 
 Of Warre-markt-footmen,leaue vnexecuted 
 Your owne renowned knowledge, quite forgoe 
 The way which promtfes a(furance, and 
 Gtue vp your flfe mcedy to chance and hazard, 
 From firroe Seetiritic. 
 
 Ant. He fight t Sea. 
 
Anthony and Cleopatra. 
 
 Clea. I haue fixty Sailes, Ctefar none better. 
 
 Ant. Our ouer-plui of ftipping will we burnt, 
 And with the reft fu!l msnn'd.from th'head of Aftion 
 Beate th'approaching C<e/rr. But if we faile. 
 We t hen can doo't at Land. nttr a Mfi*ger. 
 
 Thy Bufinefie ? 
 
 Afef. TheNewesistrue.my Lord.heisdefcried, 
 C<*/4^ha's taken Torync. 
 
 AMI, Can he be there in perfon? Tis impoflible 
 -Strange that his power fliould be. Camtduu. 
 'Ournineene Legions thou (halt hold by Land, 
 And our twelue thoufand Horfe. Wee'l to our Ship, 
 
 Enter *Soldior.. 
 How now worthy Souldier? 
 
 Sod. Oh Noble Emperor, do not figh by Sea, 
 Truft not to rotten planlccs : Do you mifadobc 
 This Sword,and thefe my Wounds ; let th Egyptians 
 And the Phoenicians go * docking : wee 
 Haue vs'd to conquer ftanding on the entries 
 And fighting foot to foot. 
 
 Ant. Well,we!l,2way. exit At.Cleo.& Enolr. 
 
 Soul. By Hercttltt I thinke I am i'th'nght. 
 
 Cam. Souldier thou art: buc his whole aHon growes 
 Not in the power on't : fo our Leader* leade, 
 And we are Womens men. 
 
 Soul. You keepc by Land the Legions and the Horfe 
 whole, do you not ? 
 
 Ve. Mar cut O8ufm, "hTorctu lufeftu, 
 Pubiifof.t } and Cilitts, are for Se* : 
 Bur we keepe whole by Land. This fpeede of fiftr* 
 Carries beyond beleefe. 
 
 Sod. While he was yet in Rome 
 H5 power went out in fuch diftraCfions, 
 As beguilde all Spies. 
 
 Cam. Who's his Lieutenant, hearcyou? 
 
 Soul. They fay, one Tovrrta. 
 
 ("am. Well,! know the man. 
 
 Enter a Meffenger. 
 
 iJMtf. The Emperor cals Camtdiw. 
 
 Cam. With Newcs the times with Labour, 
 And throwes forth each minute, fome. 
 
 Enter Cafxr v^tb ttu Armj^ marcbtag. 
 
 C*f. 
 
 Tow. My lord. 
 
 Ctf. Strike not by Land, 
 Keepe whole, prouoke not Bartaile 
 Till we haue done at Sea, Donorexceede 
 The Prrfcript of this Scroule : Our fortune lyes 
 Vpon this iumpe. exit, 
 
 Ant Set we our Squadrons on yond fide o*th'Hill, 
 In eye of Cttfari bsnaile, from which place 
 We may the number of the Ships behold, 
 And To proceed accordingly. exit. 
 
 lfarchetbwithhu Land ,4rmjetie**r eaertbe 
 ft age, uni Tewriu the Lifaienatit afCtfar 'be other waj : 
 After their gamg OTj u bt*rcl the mtiff of a. Sea fight . 
 Alarum. Enter Enobarbw and Scartu . 
 
 *>.Naughc.naught t al naught, I can behold no longer: 
 
 Tltntmia4, the Egyptian Admirall, 
 
 With all their fixcy Bye, and turne the Rudder ; 
 
 To fee't, mine eyes are blafted. 
 
 Enter Sfarrta. 
 
 Sfv.Gods, & GoddefTe*,aH the whol fynod of them 
 En. What's thy paffion. 
 Sear. The greater Cantle oflhe world. is Joft 
 With very-ignorsnce, we haue kift away 
 Kingdomes,and Provinces, 
 
 E*o. How appeares the Fight ? 
 Setr. On our fide, like the Token'd PefiiJence, 
 Where death is fure. Yon ribaudred Nagge of Ee'vot 
 (Whom LeprofieoVe-tske) i'lh'midft o'th'fight/ 
 When vantage like a payre of Twinnes appcar'd ' 
 Both as the fame, or rather ou the elder ; 
 (The Breeze vpon her) like a Cow in Jnne, 
 Hoifts Sailes.and flycs. 
 Eo. That 1 beheld t 
 
 Mine eyes did ficken at the fight, and ceuld not 
 Indure a further view. 
 
 Sear. She once being loofi, 
 The Noble mine of htrMagicke, Autbenj r 
 Claps on h.s Sea-wing, and (like a doting Mallard) 
 Lcauing the Fight in heighth.fiye* aficr her : 
 1 neuer faw an Aflion of Cuch <hame ; 
 Experience, Man- hood, Honor, ne're before, 
 Did violate fo it fclfe. 
 End. Alacke, alacke. 
 
 Eater Camidfta. 
 
 Cam. Our Fortune on the Sea is out of breath. 
 And finkes moft lamentably. Had our Gencrall 
 Bin what he knew himfelfe, it had gone well : 
 Oh his ha's giucn example for out flight, 
 Moit groflely by his owne. 
 
 Enol. 1 , are you thereabouts ? Why then goodnight 
 indeede. 
 
 C*m, Toward Peloponnefos are they fled. 
 Scar. Tis eafie toot, 
 And there 1 will attend what further conies. 
 
 Camui. To Csfar will 1 render 
 My Legions and my Horfe, fixe Kings alreadte 
 Shew me the way ofyeelding. 
 
 Eao. He yet follow 
 
 The wounded chance of ^^/frw^.though my reafon 
 Sits in the winde agamft me. 
 
 Enter Anthony ivith Attendants. 
 Ant. Hearkc.the Land bids me tread no more vpon't, 
 It aiham'd to beare me. Friends,come hither, 
 I am fo laced in the world, that I 
 Hat:e loft my way for euer. I hatie a fttppe, 
 Laden with Gold, takethat, diuideit rflye, 
 And make your peace with Ctftr. 
 Omntt. Fly?Notwee. 
 
 Ait. J haue fled my felfe.and hzue !nftruc>ed cowards 
 To ninne t and fticw their (houlders. Friends be gone, 
 I haue my felfe refolu'd pon a courfe, 
 Which has no neede of you. Be gone, 
 My Treafurc's in the Harbour. Take it :Oh, 
 I foilow'd that 1 blofh to looke vpon, 
 My very haires do muiiny : for the white 
 Rrproue the browne for rafhnefle, and they them 
 For feate, and doting. Friends be gone, you /hall 
 Haue L etters from me to fome Friends, that will 
 Sweepeyour way for you. P ray you looke not fad, 
 Normakreplyeof loathnerTe.rakethehinc 
 Which my difpaire proclaimes. Let them be left 
 Which l*ues it felfe, to the Sea-fide ftraighi wayj 
 1 will poffefleyouofthaj (r>p andTrcafure. 
 
 y & Leau 
 
The Tra^edte of 
 
 .eaue me, I pray a little* pray you now. 
 ay do fo : tor indeedc I hsue loft command, 
 herefoie I pray you. He fee you by and by. Stttd 
 
 Eatr d*pra ltd by Cbarm** ~d Erot. 
 Erot. Nay gentle Madam, to hin^comfort bin. 
 Ira. Do roofl dee Queene. 
 Char, Do, why, what clfc.' 
 Clc. Leimefudown:Oh./w. 
 
 fret. Seeyouheert,Slr? 
 A*t. Oh fie,fie.fic. 
 Char. Madam! 
 
 Jrat. Madam, oh good Empreflr. 
 Eros. Sir^r. 
 
 Ant. Yes my Lord,yetj he at Philippi kept 
 His fword e'ne like a dancer, white I Arookc 
 tteleaneand wrinkled C<rfZc0,and'cwas I 
 *hat the road Brutw ended : he alone 
 >alt on Lieutcnantry, and no prsftife had 
 n the braue fqoates of Wane : yet now : no nutter. 
 flto. Ahftandby. 
 
 Era. The Queene my Lord , the Qu cue. 
 Ir at. Go to hi m,Mdsm , fpcake to him, 
 fee's vnqualtted with very Queue. 
 Cite. WelUhen,fuftaineme:Oh. 
 Eras, Moft Noble Sir arifc, the Queene approaches, 
 Her head's deelin'd, and death will ccaTc her. but 
 r our comfort makes thereieue. 
 
 Ant. Jhaue offended Reputation, 
 A moft vnnoble fweniing. 
 Snt. Sir.theQoeene. 
 
 +4nt. Oh whether haft thou lead me Egypt, fee 
 How I conuey my fhame.out of thine eyei, 
 By looking backe wh 1 haue left behinde 
 Stroy'd in difhotrar. 
 
 CUt. Oh my Lord, my Lord, 
 Forgiue my fearful! fayle*. 1 little thought 
 You would haue followed. 
 
 Ant. Egypt, thoaknew'ft too well, 
 My bewi was to thy Rudder ty ed by'tb'ftrings. 
 And thou Oiould'ftftowe me after. O'remyfpim 
 The fuU (upremacie thou kneWft, and that 
 Thy bccke, trrtgk from the bidding of vheGods 
 Command mee. 
 
 Cite. Oh my pardon. 
 *rfnt. Now I fisuft 
 To the young man fend humble Treaties, dodge 
 And palter in the (hifcs of lownes, who 
 With halfe the bulke o'lh'wotld plaid as I pleas'd, 
 Making,and mairtng Poctones. You did know 
 How much you were my Conqueror, and that 
 Mv Sword, made weake by my afeSion.would 
 Obey it on all caufe. 
 Cite. Pardon.pardon. 
 Ant Fall not a teare I fy, one of them rates 
 All that it woime and loft :Giw me a kifie, 
 Euen this repiyes me. 
 
 We feat oar Sch*olemafter, is a comebac&e ? 
 Loue 1 a/n full of Lead : feme Wine 
 Within there, and our Viands : Fortune knowes. 
 We fcorne her moft.wben moft (be offen blowet. t xtutit 
 
 Ctfar, 
 
 C<f. Let him appenre that's come 
 Know you him, 
 
 An argument that heis pluckt .when hither 
 hie fends fo poor* a Pinnion of his Wing, 
 Which had fuperfluous Kings for Meflengers, 
 Not many Moonei gone by. 
 
 fMtr AnAtfadgrfrom A*tb*y. 
 
 Cfa. Approath,and fpeake. 
 
 Ami. Suchaslam,lcomefrt 
 wu of late as petty to bis ends. 
 As is the Montr-dew on the Mertle leafe 
 fo hit grand Sea. 
 
 C*f. fiee't fo .declare thine office. 
 
 Au*. Lord of his Fortunes he falures thee,and 
 lequires to Hue in Egypt, which not granted 
 Fie Leflons bis Requeftc, and to tbee lues 
 To let him breath berweene the Heauens and Earth 
 ft priuate man in Athens : this for him. 
 Next, C/p4/rtdoes confefle thy Greatnefie, 
 Submits her to thy might, and of tbee craues 
 The Circle of the */**< fot her heyres, 
 Now hazarded to thy Grace. 
 
 Ctf. FotJxtlxxy, 
 
 I haue no cares to his requcft. The Qoecne, 
 Qf Audience. nor Defire Aollfatle, fofnee 
 From Egypt driue her all-difgraced Friend, 
 Or take his life there. This if ftiee performe, 
 She (hall not fue vnheard. So to them both. 
 
 Ami. Fortune purfuethae, 
 
 C'*f. Bring him through the Bands: 
 To try thy Eloquence, now '(is lime, difpatch, 
 From Antbmyitntait Cltxatra, pronaife 
 And in out Name, what (he requires,addc more 
 From thine inucmion, offers. Women are not 
 In their beft Fortunes ftrong ; but want will periote 
 The ne're touch'd Veitall. Try thy cunning Tb&r, 
 Make thine owne Edicl for thy paines,which we 
 WillanfwerasaLaw. 
 
 Tbid. 0/4T,IgO. 
 
 C*/r. Obferue how Amthtny becomes his flaw, 
 And what thou think'ftbis very a&ion fpeakes 
 lu eucry power thai mooues. 
 
 Tbid. C*jar,l(h\\. extant. 
 
 ntr Cletjatr^Em^fftmJCbixrmiM^ IT AS. 
 
 Cleo. What (hall we do, E*tk*rbu > 
 
 Eat. Thinke.anddyc. 
 
 Cltt . I s A*tktiy,oi wejn fault for this ? 
 
 EHO. /frj&m^onely,tbatwoold make his w'JI 
 LotdofhisReafon. What though yon fled. 
 From that great face of Warre, whofefeucrall ranges 
 Frighted each other ? Why mould he follow ? 
 The itch of his Affefiion Oiould not then 
 Haue nickt his Cep t a in- (hip, at fuch a point, 
 When haire to halfe the world oppos'd, he being 
 The meered que(tion> Twat a fliame no leflTe 
 Then was hit lode, to courfe your flying Flagges, 
 And leaoe his Nauy gazing. 
 Ci#>. Pry tbee peace. 
 
 Ant. Istharhisanfwer? Am*. 1 my Lord. 
 
 Ant. The Qneene ihall then haue courtefie, 
 Sofhewillyeeldvsvp. 
 
 Am. He%efo. 
 
 v*fe. Lt her know't. TO the Boy Ctfar fend thi s 
 grizled head, and he will fill thy withes to the bri/rtmc 
 With Principalities. 
 
 Cto. That head my Lord? 
 
 Am 
 
s^ntkory tmd Qwpatra. 
 
 jftv . To him againe, tell him h wcares th Rofc 
 Qf youth vponhim : From which, the world fhould now 
 Sontirtgartieu]ar . Hit Coir e, Ships, Legion*, 
 Meybe 3 Coward*, whofeMiniftcrs would preujile 
 Vnder the feruice of a Childe.aj foone 
 AjVth'CWronand of C<tftr I dare him therefore 
 To lay his gy Coropertfons a -part, 
 Amianfwar me decline), Sword agairrftSword, 
 Our felocs alone : 110 write it : Follow me. 
 
 (Two Ytt like enough: hyebsitfl'd O/irwill 
 VnRatetus happmeffe, and be Siag'd to'th'fhew 
 Agint a Sworder. I fceinens lodgements are 
 Aparcellof their Fortune;, and things ouewicd 
 Becfraw the inward quality after them 
 To f&JFer !! alike, that he fconld lircame, 
 Knowing all meefurr*, the full C^ will 
 Anfwrhuemptrtie{Te;C]irthou hart fubdu <Jc 
 Hu lodgement too. 
 
 / * Scrttant, 
 
 Ser. AMtTegerfromCV<w 
 
 C/M. What no more Ceremony ? See my Women, 
 Againft the blowne Rofe may they rtop iheir nofc, 
 Thatkneel'd wrtothe ud$. Admit htrn fit. 
 
 JM. Mine honefty, and I, beginne to fquare, 
 The Loyalty well held to Foolet , doe* make 
 Our Faitbrome folly : yet He that can endure 
 To follow with Allegeancc a f*ln* Lord, 
 Doe* conquer him that did his Matter conquer, 
 And rnes a place i'th'Story. 
 Enter 
 
 Cite. Ctf/irrwiil. 
 
 Tbtd. Heart it spare. 
 
 C/**. None bin Friend* : fay boldly. 
 
 Jbid. So hply are they Friendt to Anthony. 
 
 ttob. He nee<i a* many (Sir) as Ctfar ha', 
 Orrwedinotvj. if r J '*rplefc,ourM after 
 Will Uape to be hi j Friend : For ? you know, 
 Whofeherj,were,andthat is Ctfcri. 
 Tfc</So.Thus then thoo mofl rertown'd.CjiySir inueats, 
 No to confider in whac cafe thou ftarui'ft 
 Further then he it Ctfar*. 
 
 Clco. Goon right RoysJl. 
 
 Th'd. Ht knowfj that you embrace not ^Htboitj 
 As you did loue, buc as you feared him. 
 CJet. Oh. 
 
 Tlaid. The Icarre'i tponyour Honor, therefore he 
 Does P;ty , as cooKraincd blcmifncs, 
 Not as d<(erued. 
 
 Cite. He it a God, 
 
 And knowet what is moft right. M ioe Honour 
 Was not yeelded, but conquer'd rheerely. 
 
 Eno. To be Cure of that, 1 will aske Antlxmj* 
 Sir.fir, thou art fo leakie 
 That we moft lcuc thec to thy finking, for 
 Thy ckereft quit ihee. Exit mt. 
 
 W'rut you'require of him i for he partly begget 
 
 To be Jfir'd to gtue. It much would plcaTc hin, 
 
 That of hit Fortunes you (HbuJd make a Aaffe 
 
 To Wane ypon. But it oald vsrme his fpirits 
 
 To rrfare ftooi me you had left Antbeay , 
 
 And put your felCe vnder hi fcrowd.the voiuer(aj Land- 
 
 C(e Whfyout name? (lord. 
 
 Tbni. My name is 7W/*/. 
 
 Clfff. Mofl k indeMeflVnger, 
 6y :o great Cf<tr this in difputation, 
 
 I kiffe hiceooqu'ring hand i Tell Sins, I am prompt 
 To^sy my Crowne at'* urcte, and there to kneele*. 
 Tell him, from his ail-obeying breath, I hean 
 The doomc of Egypt. 
 
 TM. Ti your NoWeft eourie : 
 Wifedomeaod Fortune combatting together, 
 If that the former dare but what it can, 
 No chancelhay flike ir. Gioe m gace to lay 
 My dune on your hand. 
 
 dr. Y OUT Ctfvs Father oft, 
 ( When he h ath nuu'd of taking kingdocnet In) 
 BeOow'd his lip* oo chat vnwonhy piacc, 
 As itram'dki{vs> 
 
 Pxttr Avshtnr* and ftiokfritu. 
 
 At. Fauoursr By loue that thunders. Wbat art thou 
 
 Tbid. One that but jform (FcUowt" 
 
 The bidding of the fulleft mao.and worthieft 
 To haue commind obey 'd. 
 
 *o You will be whip:. 
 
 y4*r.Approcb there : ah you Kite.Now God &dUteb 
 Authority cneits frorn me of late. When I cried hoa, 
 Like Boyes ynto a mode, Kings would dare forth, 
 And cry, your will. Haueyou no cares ? 
 I am Antlumy yet. Take hence this lack, and whip him. 
 Inter $*rau/. 
 
 E*e, Xu better playing with a Lions vvhelpe, 
 Then with an old one dying. 
 
 A 'at. Moone and Starra, 
 
 Whip him : wcr c twenty of the greater) Tributaries 
 Thai do acknowledge CW/kr, fhould I find* them 
 So fawcy with the lund of fhe heere, what'i her name 
 Since fhe was CUtpatr* ? Whip him Fe!lowe? 
 Til! like a Boy you fee him-crindge hi face. 
 And whine aloud for mercy. Tike him hence. 
 
 Tbid. UMarit Anthony. 
 
 *Aat. Togge him away : being whipt 
 Knng him againe, the lacke o$C*f*ri (hall 
 Bf arc vs an arrant to' him . Exeunt with TMtou. 
 
 You were haifr bladed etc I knew you : Ha? 
 Haue ( my pillow left vnpreft in Rome, 
 Fotborne the geutngof a lawratl Race, 
 /Vid by a lecn of women, to be tbus'd 
 By one thai looke oo Feeder*/ 
 
 Clto. Good my Lord. 
 
 Ant. You liaue bcene a boggeler efler, 
 But wtlen we in our vicioufnefle grow hard 
 ( Oh mifery on't) the wife Gods feele our eye* 
 In our ownc filth, drop our cJ? arc Judgements, make f 8 
 Adore our errors, laugh at'i while we {but 
 Toourconfufion. 
 
 Cln. Oh .itt come to this? 
 
 Aft. Ifound youssaMorfd!,coldvpon 
 Dead Ctfirt Trencher : Nay.yoti were a FiagmctX 
 Of Gt<tu Pt>mpefet,befidei what hotter hoores 
 Vniegigred in vulgar Ftrfie, yocbaoc 
 Luxui ioufly pickt out. For I am forf, 
 Though you can gucffc what Tenopeiaoce (bould be, 
 You know not what it if. 
 
 C/M. Wheref ore U chit? 
 
 A*(. To let a Fellow that will take rewards, 
 And fay,God quit you, be familiar with 
 My play-fellow, your hand , this Kingly Scale, 
 Andplighrer ofnighhean*. Otbatlwaa 
 Vpon tliehillof Sifan toout-roare 
 THe horned Heard, for 1 haue fatwgecaufa. 
 And to proclaims it cinilly, were like 
 7_J 
 
TheTr&gedie of 
 
 A halter'dnecke.wbichdo's :he Hangman ihaike, 
 For being yare about him. Isbewhipt? 
 
 Ser. Soondly,my Lord. 
 Ant. Cned he? and begg'd a Pardon f 
 Ser. Hedideckefauour. 
 Ant. 1 f that thy Father lioe, let him repeat 
 Thou wss't not made his daughter,aod be tbou forrle 
 To follow Cafar in hi* Triumph , finee 
 Thou haft bin whipt. For following him, henceforth 
 The white band of a Lady Feauer thee, 
 Shake tbou to looke on't. Get tbee backe to Cajitr, 
 Tell him tby entertainment: looke thou fay 
 iemskes me angry with him. Forhefeemes 
 Proud and diCdaiofull, harping on what 1 an, 
 *Jot what he knew 1 was. He makes me angry. 
 And at this time moft eafie 'tis to doo't : 
 When my good Starrer, that were ray former guides 
 Haue cmpry left their Orbes, and ihot their Rres 
 Into th'Abifme of hell. If he miftike, 
 riy fpeech, and what is done, tell hitn he ha* 
 W/jwchtu, my enfranched Bondman, whom 
 -Je roay at plcafure whip, or hang, or tomire, 
 As he (hall like to quit me. Vrge it thou : 
 -leoce with tby ftripes,be gone. 
 Cleo. Haue you done yet ? 
 Am. Alacke our Terrene Mnone is now Eclipfi, 
 And it portends alone the fail ofAatbwy. 
 Cleo. ImuftfUyhistiroe? 
 Ant. To (Utter C.tfcr, would you romgleeyes 
 With one that tyee his points.; 
 Clef. Not know roe yet? 
 Ait, Cold-hearted coward me > 
 Cteo. Ah (Deere) if 1 be fo, 
 From my cold heart let He*aen ingfndrbile. 
 And poyfon it in the fourfe^nd the hrfl ftorw 
 Drop in my necke : as it determine* fo 
 Diflolue my life, the next Cafarian fmile, 
 Till by degrees the memory of my wombe. 
 Together with my braue Egyptians aii, 
 By th difcan-ieriog of this pelleted ftonne, 
 Lye graoelefle, till the Flies and Gnats of Nyle 
 Haue bunrd them for prey. 
 
 Ar.t. 1 arofamfied: 
 Cffar fets downe in Alcxandria.where 
 I will oppofe his Fate. Our force by Land* 
 Hath Nobly held, our feuer'd Nauie too 
 Haue knit a game, and Fltcte, threading otcft Sea-like. 
 Where haft thou bio my heart ? Doft thou heare Lady ? 
 If from the Field 1 fhallreturne once more 
 To kiffcthcfe Lips, 1 will appeare io Blood, 
 I, and o>y Sword, will eame oar Chronicle, 
 There** hope m't yet. 
 
 Cleo. That's my braue Lord. 
 Aft. I will be trebble-finewed.hearted.breatb'o 1 , 
 And fight milicioufly ; for when mine homes 
 Were nice and lucky, men did ranfome liues 
 Of me for lefts : But now, Ilefet my teeth, 
 And fend to darkeneffe all that ftop me. Come* 
 Let's haue one other gawdy night : Call to me 
 All my fad Capraines, fill our Bowles once more i 
 Let's mocke the midnight BdL 
 
 Cleo. I Jsioy Birth-day, 
 
 1 had thought t"hwie heW it pcore. But nnee my Lord 
 Is Ami**) againe, I will be Clwpttra. 
 A*. WewillydowlL 
 
 Cfo. CaOaUhtsNoblcC&ptsioescomyLotdt 
 
 Aia. Do fo, wee'l fpeake u> then 
 Aad to night Uc force 
 The Wine peepe through their fcarres. 
 Come on (toy Queene) 
 There's fap tn't yet. The next rime I do fight 
 He make death lode me : for 1 will cootend 
 Euen with his peftilent Syt at-. Extmt. 
 
 Ene. Now hc'l ouuftare the Lighmmg/o be rohoos 
 Is to be frighted ouc of feare, and in that moode 
 The Doue will pecke the Eftridge j and 1 (W ftili 
 A diminution in our Captatues braine, 
 Rcftorcs his heart ; when valour prayes in reafoa, 
 It eates the Sword it fights with : 1 will fceke 
 Some way to leaue him. 
 
 Eater Ctfar. 
 
 Cafar nadteg a Letter 
 
 C*f. He ealles me Boy,and chides ashe bad power 
 TobeatemeoutofEgypt. MyMeflenger 
 He hath whipt with Rodr.dares me to petfonal Combat. 
 Cafar to A^tknys let the old Ruffian know, 
 I hatie many other wayes to dye : mcaoc timej 
 Laugh at his Challenge. 
 
 Meet. Ctf/drmuftthinke, 
 When one (o great begins to rage,hee'$ hunted 
 Euen to falling. Giuehimnobreath,botnow 
 Make boote of hi*diftra)on j Neuer anger 
 Made good guard for it felfe. 
 
 tf. Let our bef) heads know, 
 That to morrow, the laft of many Battailes 
 We tneane to fight. Within our Files there arCj 
 Of thofc that feru'd Markf Antkmj but le, 
 Enoagh to fetch him in. See it done, 
 And Feaft the Army, wehaue ftorc todoot, 
 And they hauc earo'd the wafte.Pooie An&taj. 
 
 &>ttr Anthem, CteJpatro, E*okart>K t CIxnaiaa t 
 Irot t Alixotjfnb others. 
 
 Ant. Hewil]not6ghtwtthme;Ztai*;*cn? 
 
 E*e. No? 
 
 Ayt. Whyfhouldhenot? 
 
 lie .He thinks, being twenty times ofbetrer fortsme, 
 He is twenty men to one. 
 
 . Ant. To morrow Soldier, 
 By Sea and Land lie fight : or ! will ime, 
 Or bathe my dying Honor in the blood 
 Shall make it liueagiine. Woo 't thou fight well 
 
 fiw. He ftrike, and ay. Take all. 
 
 AM. Well fajd, come on : 
 Call forth my Houlbold Scram :s,Sets to night 
 
 Be bounteous at our Meale. Glue me tby head, 
 Thou haft bin rightly honeft, fo haft thou, 
 Tbou,ead thou^nd thou :you haoe feru'd 
 And Kings haoe beene yoor fdlowes. 
 
 Ctn. What roeanes this? 
 
 E*o.T\s one of thofeodde tricks whieb (prow fhocts 
 Outoftheminde. 
 
 Am. AndrhooartboneAtoo: 
 I wifli I could be made fo many raeo, 
 And all of you clapt vp together, in 
 An Aotbsat) rtfa'at I might do you feruic% 
 So good as you haue done. 
 
and Cleopatra. 
 
 Omnei. T he Godt forbid. 
 
 Am. Well, my good Fellowes.walt on me to night ; 
 Scant not rnj 1 Cups, and make as much of nx 
 As whfn mine Empire was your Fellow too, 
 And fuffcr'd my command. 
 
 Cfro. Wbatdoe*hemeanc> 
 
 Eno. To ma k e bi s Foil o wees weep*. 
 
 Ant. Tend toe to night 5 
 May be.it is the per todof your duty, 
 Haply you (hall not fee one more, or rf, 
 A mangled Qiadow. Perchance to morrow, 
 Youl ferue another MaOer. 1 looke oayou, 
 As one that takes bis leaue. Mine honeft Frjendi, 
 J turn* you not a way, but like a Matter 
 Married to your good fcroke, flay till death : 
 Tend me to night two houres, I atkenomore, 
 And the God* yeeld you for't. 
 
 Eno. What meane you (Sir) 
 To gioethttr. this <Jlfcomfort ? LooVe they vreepe, 
 And I an Affe, am Onyon-ey'd; for frame, 
 Transforme vs not to women. 
 
 Ant. Hojho.ho: 
 
 Now the Witch take me,ifi meant it thos. 
 Grace grow where choVc drops fallf my hearty Frlfndi) 
 You take me in too dolorous a fente, 
 For I fpake to you for yoor comfort, did defire you 
 To burn? thi* night v ith . Torches : Know (my beam) 
 I hope well of to morrow, and will leade you, 
 Where rather Iletxpefl victorious life. 
 Then death.and Honor. Let's to Supper, come, 
 Anddrownc confiderauoo. Exeunt. 
 
 fater a 
 
 iol. BrotheT,goodn:ght : to morrow is the day . 
 
 !./. It will determine one way : Fare yoa well. 
 Heard you of nothing Orange about the ftrc ets. 
 
 I Nothing : what newes ? 
 
 a Belike 'us bat a Rumour,good night to you. 
 
 x Well fir, good night. 
 
 TbfY meete other StUitrt. 
 
 a Soaldlers.haascarefull Watch. 
 
 I And you i Goodnight .goodnight . 
 
 They tlacc tberxfebut in enerj comer eft he Stage. 
 
 & Heere we": and if to morrow 
 Our Naws tbriae, I haue an abfolute hope 
 OBI Landmen will Rand vp. 
 
 8 Ta a brace Army^nd full of porpofe. 
 
 Mufiekt of th Htfojfs it voder the Stogt. 
 
 a Peace, what noife? 
 
 i Lift lift. 
 
 a Hearkc. 
 
 Z Moficke i'th'Ayre. 
 
 3 Vndertheeanh. 
 
 4 ItSgr.cs wel!,do's itnot? 
 3 No. 
 
 i Peace I fay: What ftoold this meane? 
 a Tis the God Htrculet, whom Anthony looed, 
 Nowleaueshim. 
 
 1 Wslke.let't fee if other Watchmen 
 Do heare what we do ? 
 
 2 Kow now Maiftcrs 1 Spaakjogeibcr. 
 Otr,ft. How now? how DOW? do yoo hiare this ? 
 
 I Ijis'tnot ftranpe? 
 
 T Follow the noyfe fo fijrrc as we haue quarter. 
 
 Lti'a fee how it wflfgiue off. 
 Omnet. Content :'ThArang, 
 
 oter Jntlwyimt Cleopotra&ib ether, 
 
 jint. Erot, mine Armonr r/. 
 
 Clao. SJp a little. 
 
 Ant. NomyChucke. JEr<*/,coo nrioc Armor r/. 
 
 fnttr Ert. 
 
 Come good Feilow, put thine Iron OQ, 
 If Fortune be not our* to day. it ii 
 B tea life we braue her. Const 
 
 CUo. Nay, Ilehelp^oo.^^i^. 
 What's this For? Ah let be, let be.thou tn 
 The Af mourer of my heart : Falfe.falfe : Thit, thU, 
 Sooth- law He helpe: Tbn it muft bee. 
 
 At. Well, well, we (hall thrrue now. 
 SeeH thou my good Fellow- Go^ut on thy defences. 
 
 Irs/. BricfeJySir. 
 
 Clm. 1 not this buckled well ? 
 
 Ant. RarcJy.rarely : 
 He that vnbucklet thii, till we do pleafe 
 To daft Tor our Repofe, (hall heate a Borme. 
 Thou futnblctt tri, and my Qgeenct a Squire 
 More tight at chit, then thou : Difparch. O Lone, 
 That thon couldfl iee my Warres to day, and kriew'3 
 The Roy all Occupation, thou Ihoal<i*ft lee 
 A \Votkeman in't. 
 
 Enter on ^WSoAkr. 
 Good morrow to thee, welcome, 
 Thou iootc'ft like him tb knowes a warlike Charge : 
 To bufincde that wv looe.vcc rife bctiroe, 
 And go too*t with delight. 
 
 Soul. A tboufand Sir.carly thcogh't be, bioe on theb 
 Riuetcdnim, and at the Port expeft you. Shaft. 
 
 TrumfetiFlearrfli. 
 ntrr Caftatofl , adtouitert. 
 
 AUx. The Morneiifure: Good oorrowGrKraa 
 
 AR. Good morrow General!. 
 
 Ait. TJ well blowoe Lad. 
 This Morning, like the fpirit of ay oath 
 That meanes to be of note, begin* betimes. 
 So, fa :Come giuc roe that, thii way, well-fed. 
 Fare thee well Uame, what re becamei of me, 
 This is a Soldiers kitTe : rebokeable, 
 And worthy QiamehiU checke it were, to farx) 
 On more Mechaojckc Complement, J le leaoe tbee. 
 Now Uke arntnofSieele,yoo that will fighr, 
 Follow me clofe, lie bring yon too*t : Adieu. Extant. 
 
 Char. Pleafe yooretytc to youi Chamber? 
 
 Clfo. Lead me: 
 He gees fonh gallantly : That he and Ctf* might 
 
 Determine rhi great Wane in (ingle fight ; 
 
 Tben Antbey, but DOW. Well on. Ex 
 
 Trwipeli faeai. rtirAtttbatjjptdEret, 
 
 tror. The Gods mke this a happy day to 
 
 Ant. Would tboo,o: tbofe thy fears had oace preuaild 
 To make me fight Land. 
 
 m. Had"ft thou done fo, 
 The Kings that hane reuolted. and the Soldifr 
 That har t his morning lefc thee, would Haue full 
 Followed thy heeles. 
 
 Ait. WSofegon* this morning? 
 
 Eros. "Who? one en nte tbe,!l for t^wi>a. 
 
 Heel 
 
TheTragedie of 
 
 fhall not heat e thee, or from C</ir/ Campe, 
 I am none of thine. 
 . What faytft thou? 
 . Sirhei*YithCX/ir. 
 Eros. Sir.his Chens sud Treafurehe has not with him. 
 Ant. ) she gone? 
 So/. Moftcertaine. 
 
 . Go #, fend hi* Treafure after, do it, 
 >etaine no iot I charge thee -.write to him, 
 will fubfctibe) gentle adieu's.and greetings ; 
 y , that 1 wifh he neuer finde mor caufe 
 * change a Mafter- Oh my Fortunes haue 
 orruptedboneAmeru Difpatch Embalm. Exit 
 
 Fkmrifi, 
 
 Eater Africa, fafar.wi 
 
 Cef. Go forth Agrippa. and begin the fight: 
 )ur will is Anthony be tooke aliue : 
 .akeitfoknowne. 
 Agrif. C^Str.lQuJL 
 
 Cefar. The time of vniuerfall peace is neere : 
 >roue this a ptofp'rous day, the three nook'd world 
 hall beare the Oliue freely. 
 
 Eater 4 Affffenger. 
 
 fffff. t/fntkany is come into the Field. 
 C*f, Go charge Agrippa, 
 lant tViofe that haue reuolted irsthe Vsnt, 
 hat Anthony may feeme to fpend his Fury 
 ponhirr.felfe. xe*nt. 
 
 ftwb. Alexat did reuolt,and went to Jewry on 
 Affaires of Anthony t there did diffwade 
 Great Herod to incline himfelfe to Ct/ir, 
 And leaue his Matter Anthony. For this painrs, 
 CW/arhath har.g'd him : Canindim and the left 
 'hat fell away, haue entertainment, but 
 Jo honourable trufts I haue done ill, 
 >f which I do accufemy felfe fo foieiy, 
 fhatl willioy nomote. 
 
 Enter a Saldiir cfCtfurs. 
 Sol. Enobarbut, Anthony 
 rlath after thee fent all thy Treafure, with 
 His Bounty ouer-plus. TheMeiTenger 
 Came on my guard, and at thy Tent is now 
 Vnloadmgof his Mules. 
 Eno. I giue it you. 
 Sol. Mocke not &#*/, 
 I tell you true : Beft you faf't the brtnger 
 Out of the hoaft.ltnuft attend mine Office, 
 Or would haue done't my felfe. Yout Emperor 
 Continues fl:li a lout. Exit 
 
 Enob, 1 am alone the Villaine of the earth, 
 And feele I am fomoft. Oh Anthony ; 
 Thou Mine of Bounty, how would'ft thou haue payed 
 My better feruice, when my turpitude 
 Thou doft fo Crowne with Gold. This blowes my hart, 
 1 f fwift thought breake it not : a fwifter meane 
 Shall out.fhike thought, but thought will doo*t. Jfeele 
 I fight againft thee : No I will go feeke 
 SomeDitch,wherein to dye : the foul'lt befl (its 
 My latter part oflife. xi 
 
 tstlgrum ,Drummei and Trumfett. 
 Enter Jgrippa. 
 
 Jptf Retire, we haue engag'd our felues too farre 
 ttfir himWfc ha's worke, and our oppreffion 
 Exceeds what weexpefod. Exit. 
 
 *ttr Anthony ,andScarrm wtuadttl. 
 
 Seer. O my braue Emperor, this is fought indeed, 
 Had we done fo atfirft, we had drouen them home 
 With clow t$about their head*! far iff. 
 
 Ant. Thou bleed ft apace. 
 
 Scar* 1 had a wound heere that was like a T, 
 hit now 'tis made an H. 
 
 *At. Theydoretyre. 
 
 Scar. Wee'l beat 'em into Bench-holes, 1 haue yet 
 loome for fix fcotches more* 
 
 Enter Snt. 
 
 Ens. They are beaten Sir, and our aduantage ferues 
 : or a faire victory. 
 
 Scar. Let vs (core their backei, 
 And fnatch 'em vp, at we take Hares behind^, 
 Tis fport to maul a Runner. 
 
 Ant. 1 will reward thee 
 Once for thy fptightly comfort,and ten-fold 
 For thy good valour. Com* thee on. 
 
 Scar, jle halt after. t'xenn 
 
 Alarum, inter AatfitHj again f in 
 Sc*mu t with oshtrs. 
 
 Ant. WehauebeaiehimtohisCainpe: Runneen 
 Before,8c let the Queen know of our guefts: to morrow 
 Before the Son ftiallTee'i, wee'l fpill the blood 
 Thatha's todayefcap'd. J thankeyouaU, 
 Fordoughty handed areyou, and haue fought 
 Not as you feru'd the Caufe, but as't hidbeene 
 Each mans like mine : you haue fhewne all He$ort, 
 Enter the Citty, clip your Wiuej, your Friends, 
 Tell them your feats.vvhil'ft they with ioyfull teares 
 Waff) the f ongealement from yout wound,and kiffe 
 The Honour'd-gafhes whole. 
 
 Enter deepen* 
 Giue me thy hand, 
 
 To this great Faiery, lie commend thy a#s, 
 Make her thankes blefie thee. Oh thou day o'th'work 
 Chaine mine arm'd nerke, leape thou, Attyre and all 
 Through proofe of HarneiTe to my hcart,and there 
 Ride on the pants triumphing. 
 
 Cko. Lord of Lords. 
 
 Oh infinite Vertue, comm'ft thou fmiling from 
 The worlds great fnarevncaughr. 
 
 Ant. MineNightingale, 
 We haue beate them to their Beds. 
 What Gyrle, though gray 
 Do fomthing mingle with our yonger brown,yet ha w 
 A Bra ine that nouri fhes our Nerues,and can 
 Getgole for gole of youth. Behold this man, 
 Commend vnto his Lippes thy fauouring hand, 
 KiiTe it my Warriour : He hath fought to day, 
 As ifaGod in hate of Mankinde,had 
 Dedroyed in fuch afhape. 
 
 Clee. IlegiuetheeFriend 
 An Armour all of Gold : it was a Kings. 
 
 Ant. Heha$deTeru'dit,were itCarbunkled 
 Like holy Phoebus Carre. Giue me thy hand, 
 Through Alexandria make a ioUy March, 
 Beare our hackt Targets, like the men that owethem, 
 Had our great Pallace the capacity 
 ToCampe thishoaft, we all would fup together, 
 And drinke Carowfes to the next dayes Fate 
 
 Whic 
 
srfntbmji and Cleopatra. 
 
 56. 
 
 Which promifes Royallperill, Trumpetters 
 iVich brazen dinne blafl you the Citties care. 
 
 Make mingle with our ratling Tabourines, 
 That heauen and earth may ftrike their founds together, 
 Applauding our approach. Exeunt. 
 
 EfHtr a Cmtaie t aadt)ti Cooipay .Eaetartui fotnni . 
 
 Cent. If we be not releeu'd within this houre. 
 We mu/l return* to ch*Cotirt ofGuard : the night 
 sihiny,andthoyTBy,weiliallembatiatie 
 By'th'fecond houre i'th'Moroe. 
 
 i. Watch. This laft day was a (hrcw'd one coo'*. 
 &ut. Ohbeatemewitneffenight. 
 * Whatman is this f 
 I Stand clofc,:\nci lift him. 
 Enet. Be wirneffe to me (O thou blefled Moonc) 
 hen mehreuolted (hall vpon Record 
 kare hatefull memory .- poore aW did 
 kfore thy face repent. 
 Cent. Em6artas> 
 Peace :Hcatkefunher. 
 
 . Oh Soueraigne Miftris of true Mrlsncholly. 
 The poyfonous dampe of night difpunge vpon inc. 
 That Life, a very Rebel! to my will, 
 May hangno longeron me. Throw my heart 
 ^gainft the flint and hardneffe of my fault. 
 Wl'kh being dried with greefe, will brealce to powder, 
 A"d finifh all foulc thought*. Oh Anthony , 
 Jobler then my rsuolt is Infamous . 
 : orgwc me in thine owne particular, 
 Jut let the world ranke me in Regi tter 
 A Maftcr leauer, and a fugitiuc : 
 Oh Anthony \ Oh Ani'tttay \ 
 I Let's ipeake to him. 
 
 Cent . Let'* heare him, for the things he fpeakes 
 day conceroe C*far. 
 i Let's do fo, but he fleepe*. 
 Cent. Swoonds rather,for fo bad a Prayer as his 
 Was neuer yet for fleepe. 
 I Go we to him. 
 Awake(ir.awake,fpeakeeovs. 
 i Heare you fir? 
 er.t. The hand of death hath raught him. 
 
 Drummesafarre off". 
 
 Hearke iheDrummes demurely wake the fleepers : 
 Let v* beire him to'th'Court ofGuard : he is of note .- 
 Our hoore is fully out. 
 
 Comeonthcn,hcmayrecoueryet. extent 
 
 Eater Anthony and. Sc/trrfu .with their Army. 
 
 At*. Their preparation is to day by Sea, 
 We pleafethetn not by Land. 
 
 Scar, For both,my Lord . 
 
 Ant. \ would they 'Id fight i*th*Fire,or i'tn Ayre, 
 Wecld fight there too. But this it is, our Foote 
 Vpon the hilles adioynmg to the Citty 
 Shall ftay with V3. Order for Sea is giueo, 
 They haue put forth th Hauen : 
 Where their appointment we may beftdifcouer, 
 And lookt on their endeuour. 
 
 Inter C&forjmd bit Army, 
 C*f. But being chng'd, we will be Mill by Land, 
 Which as 1 tak't we (halJ, for his belt force 
 Is forch to MM hit Gallic*. To the Vales, 
 
 And hold out befi aduantjge. exiltnt . 
 
 Alar ten tftrre oft, a at * Se*-f t gin. 
 fitter Anthony ^xdScarria. 
 
 Ant. Yettheyarenotioyixi; 
 Where yon'd Pine does fhnd. I {hall difcouer all. 
 lie bring thec word ftraight, how 'ris like to go. exit 
 
 Scar. Swallowes haue built 
 In Cltoparra's Sailes their ncfts. The Auguries 
 Say,they know not, they cannot tell, look c grimly. 
 And dare not fpeake their knowledge. 
 [s valiant, and deleted, and by Harts 
 Hi fretted Fortunes giuc him hope and feare 
 Of what he has, and has not . 
 
 fnt. AH is loft : 
 This fo wle Egyptian hath betrayed me : 
 My Flecte hath yceitlrd to the Foe, and yonder 
 They caft their Cops vp, and Carowfe together 
 Like Friends long loft. Triple-turn'd W hore, 'tis tnou 
 Haft fold me to this Nouice, and my heart 
 Makes on.ely Warres on thee. Bid them all flye : 
 For when 1 am reueng'd vpon n>y Charmc, 
 I haue done all. Bid them ail fly e, be gone. 
 Oh Sunne, thy vprife (ha!! I fee no more, 
 Fortune, and Aathonj part heere, euen heere 
 Do we /hake hands? All come to shis ? The hearts 
 That pannelled me at heeles, to whom I gaue 
 Their wifhes, do dif-Candie. melt their fwcets 
 On bloffoming Ctfir : And this Pine is barkt, 
 Thac ouer-:op'd them all. Betray'd I am. 
 Oh this falfe Soule of Egypt .'this grane Charme, 
 Whofe eye beck'd forth my Wrs,& cal'd them home : 
 Whofe Bofome was my Crownct.my chiefe end, 
 Like a right Gypfie, hath atfafiand loofe 
 Beguil'd me, to the very bean of loffe. 
 Whatfrw.frw? 
 
 Inter Cleofatra. 
 Ah, thou Spell ! Auaunt. 
 
 Cleg. Why is en y Lord enrag'd againft hit Loue ? 
 
 Ant. Vantfli.or I fhall giue thee thy deferuing, 
 And blemi(h Ctfars Triumph. Let him take thee, 
 And hoift thee vp to the ihouting Plebeians, 
 Follow his Chariot, like the greateft fpot 
 Of all thy Sex. MoftMonfter-likebe (hewne 
 For poot'ft Dimmitiues.for Dolts, and let . 
 Patient Ottsaia, plough thy vifage vp 
 With her prepared natles. cxitCkapatr*. 
 
 "Tis well th'art gone, 
 If it be well to Itue. But better 'twere 
 Thou fell' ft into my furie, for one death 
 Mighthauepreuentedmany. Ew,hoa? 
 The (hirt otNeffut is vpon me, teach me 
 A'.cidet, thou mine Anceftor, thy rage. 
 Let me lodge Licas on the homes o'th'Moone, 
 And with thofc hands that grafpc the heauieft Club, 
 Subdue my worthieft fclfe : The Witch (hall die, 
 To the young Roman Boy fhc hath fold roe.and I fall 
 Vnder this plot .-She dyes for't. rwhoa? * 
 
 Cleo. Helpe me my women : Oh hees more mad 
 Then Tttmttn. for his Shield, the Boare of Theflaly 
 Was neuer foimboft. j 
 
 C4r. To'th'Monument there locke your felft, 
 And fend him word you ire dead: ', 
 
The Tragefa of 
 
 The Soule and Body riue not more in parting, 
 Then great ncfle going off. 
 
 Cite. To'ih 'Monument : 
 
 , go tell him I Uuefltine my felfe . 
 Say. that the lift I fpoke was A*tbony t 
 And word i((prythee)pineoufly Hen 
 And bring me how he takes my den h to'th'Monumenu 
 
 Extimt. 
 Enter Anthony, aid Snt. 
 
 Ant. Era, thou yet bchold'fl me ? 
 
 Int. I Noble Lord. 
 
 jtttt . Sometime we fee a clowd that'* Dragoni/Ti, 
 A vapour fofnetime, like a Beare.or Lyon, 
 A toward Ciitaddl, a pendant Rocke, 
 AforkedMoumajne.orblrw Proroontorie 
 With Trees vpon't , That nodde vnto the world, 
 And moc ke our eyes with Ayre 
 Thou haft feene ihefeSignes, 
 They are black* Vefpers Pageants, 
 fr*/. I my Lord. 
 
 A"t. That wrhieh is now a Horfe.euen with a thoght 
 the Racke diftimes, and makes u indiftintfl 
 As water is in water. 
 
 Erii It does my Lord. 
 
 A*t My good Knaue re/,now thy Captain: is 
 Euen fucha body: Meercl am Atboaj, 
 Yet cannot hold this vifiblc fhape (ny Knoe) 
 1 made thefe warres for Egypt, and the Queene, 
 Whofe heart I thought 1 had, foi (he had mine : 
 Which vvhil'fi n was mine, had annexe vntoo'c 
 A Million moe, (now lofl.) fhee Eroi has 
 Pack: Cards with CV/in. and falfe plaid my Gloy 
 Vnto an Enemies triumph. 
 Nay, weepe not gentle Eros, there is left v 
 Our (clues to en J our felues. 
 
 Enter MarAon. 
 Oh thy vilde Ldy,flie has rob'd me of my Sword. 
 
 Jtior. No Aitkenj t 
 
 MyMiftris lou'd thce, and ht Fortunes mingled 
 With thine intirely. 
 
 A*t. Hence fawcy Eunuch pece,(he hathbetraid me, 
 And (hail dye the death. 
 
 Mar. Death of one pctfon, can be paide but once, 
 And ihac fhe ha's difcharg'd. What thou would'fl do 
 Isdone vnto thy hand : the Jaft (he fpake 
 Was Ambey, moft Noble Avxknj . 
 Then in the midd'ft a tearing grone did breaks 
 The name of Amboaj :it was diuided 
 Betweene her hean, and lips : (he rendrsd li fe 
 Thy name fo buried in her. 
 
 Ant. Dead then? 
 
 Mar. Dead. 
 
 Ant Vnatme rti , the long dayes taske is done, 
 And we muft Qeepe : That thou depan'ft hence fsfe 
 Doei pay thy labour richly : Go. exit Martian. 
 
 OrT.pluckeoff, 
 
 The leuen-fold fhirid ofjiuue cannot keepe 
 The battery from my heart. Oh cleaue my fides. 
 Heart, once be ftrongei then thy Continent, 
 Cracke thy fraile Cafe. Apace ros, apace; 
 No more a Soldier : bruifed peaces go, 
 You haue bin Nobly borne. From me awhile 
 I wUI o're-take thee C/tofatra, and 
 Weepe for inv pardon. So it muft be, for now 
 All length is torture i (ince the Torch i out, 
 I^edownetndlVray no farther. Now aJl labour 
 
 Marres what it does : yea, very force vgl e 
 It fclfe wiih ftrengtb Scale then.and all is dont. 
 Erosi 1 come my Queene. rw? Stay for me, 
 Where Soulcs do couch on Flowers, wee'l hand in hand, 
 And with our fpnghily Port make the Ghoftei gai : 
 f Dido ) and her (/* ftall want Troopes, 
 And all the haunt tc ours. CcnxEra^Eret 
 Etaer Eru. 
 
 grot. WhatwrnuldmyLoid? 
 
 Ant. Sinte ClidfMTA dyed, 
 I haue liu'd in fuch d .(honour, that the Gods 
 Deteft my bafeneffe. I, that with my3woJ, 
 Qijarter'd the World, aod o're grcent N eptunes back* ' 
 With Ships, made Cities; condcmne my fcJte, to lacke * 
 The Courage of a Woman, lefle Noble minde 
 Then fhe which by her death, ourCrf/artelles 
 f am Conqueror of my felfe. Thou art fworne fru, 
 That when the exigent (hould come, which now 
 Is come indeed : Whtn I fhould fet behindt me 
 Tn'ineuibble profecotion of difgraee and horror, 
 That on my command, thou then would'ft kill me. 
 Doo't , the time is come : Tliou ftrik'ft not me, 
 Tis Ctf/ar thou defeat'fi. Put colour ir. thy Cheekt. 
 
 fjoi. TbeGodswith-hoIdme, 
 Shall I do that which al) the Parthian Dans, 
 (Though Eneroy) ioft ayjne^nd could not. 
 
 Ant. r, 
 
 WouldTi thou be window'd in great Rome, and fee 
 Thy Mafter thus with pleacbt Armes, bending downe 
 His corrigible necke, bis face fubdu'dc 
 To penc'.raune ftiame ; whil'ft the whtel'd feate 
 Of Fortunate Ceprdrawrnetwfore him, branded 
 HisBafcnelfethatenfoed. 
 
 rts. I would not fee*c. 
 
 Am. Come then: ror with a wound I muft to curVL 
 Draw that thy honeft Sword,wbich thou haft wome 
 Moft vfefull for thy Country. 
 
 Ems. Ohrir,pardonme. 
 
 Ait. W hen I did make thce tree, fworft y not then 
 To do this when 1 bad thee t Do it at Once, 
 Or thy precedent Seruices are all 
 But accidents vnporpcs'd. Drsw.and come. 
 
 tru. Tume from me then that Noble countenance, 
 Wherein rhe worfhfp of the whole world lyes. 
 
 Ant. Loethee. 
 
 Lros. My fword is drawne. 
 
 Ant. Then let it do at once 
 The thing why thou haft drawne it. 
 
 Erot. My deer* Mafter, 
 My Capraine, and my Emperor. Let me fsy 
 Before I ftrikc this bloody ftroke, Farwtll. 
 
 eXw. Tisfaid man, and farewell. 
 
 frat. Farewell gre Chieft. Shall 1 ftrike now ? 
 
 AM. Nowr,/. K 
 
 Eru. Why there then: 
 Thus I do efcspetht forrow ofAvtbcaiei death. 
 
 tsftt, Thrlce-NoWerrhenmy felfe, 
 Thou teacheft me: Oh valiant r/, vvhat 
 I Oioold, and thou could'ft noi, my QueenttnA Ertn 
 Haue by theft braue inftruQion got vpon me 
 A Not ' .tiefle in Record. But I Hill bee 
 A Bride- groome in my death, and run intoo't 
 A( to a Louera bed. Come then, and Eri t 
 Thy Mafter die* thy Scholler j to do chui 
 I learnt of rhee How ,nor dead? Not dead ? 
 The Guar<j,how? Oh difpatch me. 
 
 Etrr 
 
ill 
 
 What's the noife? 
 
 Xr. I h awe done my worke ill Frfend : 
 Oh ma Ve an end of" what I h&ue begun, 
 
 s TheStarreisfalne. 
 
 i And time is et his Period. 
 
 AIL Alas.andwoe. 
 
 sim. Let him that looes me,flrike me dead. 
 
 i Not I. 
 
 i Norl. 
 
 j Nor any one; tzgitut 
 
 Dertrtw.'Thy death and fortunes bid thy blowers fty 
 This fword but fhfwne to C*/> with ibis tydings, 
 Shall enter me with him. 
 
 Bit, Where'* 
 
 TTT?. There D<emt4 there. 
 
 . Lines he : wilt ihoo not anfwer man >, 
 . An thou there XtoaW? 
 Draw thy fwotd, and giue met, 
 Suffifmg Aroket for death. 
 
 Diem. Moft abfojute Lord : 
 My Miflris Cleopatra fent me to the-e. 
 
 Ant. When did fhee fend thee? 
 
 "Diem, Now my Lord. 
 
 A*it> Where is (he > (ftare 
 
 PwifeLocktinher Monument: (he bad a Prophefying 
 Of what hath come to patfc : for when (he f w 
 (Which ncuer Hiill be foond) yoo did fufpeft 
 She had difpos'd with Ctfrr. and that your rage 
 Would not be purg'd, (he feni you word (he was detd j 
 But fearing fmce how it might wotke.hstb Cent 
 Me to proclaime the truth, and I am come 
 I dread, too late. 
 
 Am. loo late good DitmeJ : call my Guard I prythee. 
 Dh. What hoa: the Emperors GoarJ. 
 The Guard.what boa 1 Cojne.your Lord callec. 
 Eater ^.tr^.cfsbtCuird efisfxtbvy. 
 
 Aot. Betre me good Intends where C&p4fr bide*. 
 Tis the laft feraicc that J (hall command yo. 
 
 i Woe.woe are we fu.you may not liue to wesre 
 All your true Followers our. 
 
 ASL Moftheatiyday. 
 
 Ant Nay good my FeHowes, do not plf aft (hrp fate 
 To grace it with your forrowes. Bid that welcome 
 Which comes to pumfh vs t and we punilh it 
 Seeming to bearc it lightly. Takemc vp. 
 I haue led yoo oft, carry roe now good Friends, 
 And haue my tbaokes for all. fxir bitrinr A*tk*y 
 
 Char itue* & Ira. 
 
 Cl*. Oh C\>trmia* t I will neuer go from hence. 
 
 Cb*r. B< comforted deere Madam. 
 
 Clt*. No, I will not ^ 
 
 All ftrangeand tenibleeuents are welcome, 
 Cut comforts we difpife \ our fize of forrow 
 Proponion'd to our caufe, muft be as great 
 As that which makes it. 
 
 Eittr Dimttd. 
 How now? is he dead? 
 
 'DltrH Hit death's vpon him, btu not dead. 
 Locke out o'th other fide your Monument, 
 His Gimd haue brought him thither . 
 
 Enter AnrlMHytttdAl GutrJ, 
 
 CItt. OhSunne, 
 
 Bume the great Sphere thou nou'ft in. darkling ftand 
 The Taiiying (hore o'th'world.O Amitmj, A*t*j A*t*rt 
 Helpe Ckr*,. helpe Ira, helpe : hclpe Friends 
 Below, let's draw him hither. 
 
 Ant. Peace, 
 
 Not ftprt Valour hath &Vethro wne A*l*,y 
 But >fotWs hath Triumph! on ic fr He, 
 
 CAv. Soitfhooldbe, 
 
 That none but Antkanj fnould conqotr A*ik*y t 
 But woe 'tis fo. 
 
 Ami. I am dying Egypt, dying ;onely ( 
 I heere importune death a -while, vntfll 
 Of many thoofand kifTes. tbepoorelaft 
 I lay vpon thy Kppei. 
 
 Cln. I dare not Deere, 
 Deere my Lord pardon : I dare not, 
 Leaft I betaken : nor th'Impertoos ftew 
 Of the full.Fonon'd C/>,euer {htll 
 Be brooch'd with me, if Knife, Drugget, Serpents htue 
 Edge, ft ing, or operation. I am fare: 
 Your Wife OA0M0, with hr modefi eyes, 
 And ftill Conclusion, (hall acquire no Honour 
 Demoring vpon me : but come, come Antbmj t 
 Helpe me my women, we muB draw the* vp . 
 Affift good Friends. 
 
 Ant. OhquicVe,orIungone. 
 
 C/M. Htcre'e fpon tndeede : 
 How heauy weighes my tord f 
 Our ftrength is all gone into heauinerTr, 
 That makes the waight. Had I great fuw'i power, 
 The (trong wing'd Mercury (hould fetch thee vp, 
 And fet thre by loues tide. Yet come little, 
 Withers were euer pooles. Oh come, come, come, 
 
 And welcome, welcome. Dye when thou haft liu'd, 
 Quicken with kifling : had-my lippes that power, 
 Thus would I weare them out. 
 
 AU, Ahcauyfighr. 
 
 At. I am dying Egypt, dying. 
 Giue me fome Wine, and let me fpeake a lie rle, 
 
 C'ff. No, let me fpeake. and let me rayle fo hye, 
 That the falfe Hofwifc Fortune, brtake her Wheele, 
 Prouok'd by my offence. 
 
 At.' One wotd (fweet Queene) 
 OfCfftr feekeyoor Honour, with your fafety. Oh. 
 
 Cte. They do not go together. 
 
 Ait. Gentle heare me. 
 None about C<ftr truft, but Preculttiur. 
 
 Clfo. My Refoiution, and my hands, Ik truft. 
 None about Ctfir. 
 
 Ant. Th e mi ferable change now at my end, ? 
 Lament nor forrow at : but pleafe your thoughts 
 1 n feeding them with thofc my fortnet Fortunes 
 Wherein I liued. The greater! Prince o'th- world, 
 The Nobleft : and do now not bafely dye, 
 Not Cowardly put oft my Helmet to 
 MyCotmtrtyrntn.ARornan,byaRoman 
 Valiantly vanqui(h'd. Now my Spirit is going, 
 I can no more. 
 
 CUt. Nobleft of men, woot dye? 
 Haft thoonocareof tne,(hall labide 
 In this dull world, which in thy abfence is 
 No better then a Stye ? Oh fee my women t 
 The Crownco'th'eanh doth melt. MyLotd? 
 Oh withered is the Garland of the Wane, 
 
 The 
 
TbeTrageditof 
 
 IwSouIdim pole n falne : young Boyes and Gytlcs 
 ire leueU now with men : The cddei is gone, 
 .nd there is nothing left remarkeablc 
 eneaththe vifuing Moone. 
 
 Clur. Oh quietneffe, Lady. 
 
 Ir*t, She's dead too, our Soueraignc. 
 
 Cl>*r. Lady. 
 
 ITU. Madam. 
 
 Ck*r. Oh Madam, Madaro,MadatD 
 
 Irtt. Royall Egypt : Eraprefle. 
 
 kar. peace,peace,/n. 
 
 CUo. No mort but in *Woman,and commanded 
 _ y fuch poore psffion, as the Maid that Milkes, 
 And doe's the meanefi chares. It were for me, 
 To throw rny Scept er at the iniurious Gods, 
 fo tell them tbt this World did equal! they rs, 
 Til! they bad ftolne our lewell. All's but ooght: 
 atience is fottifh, and impatience does 
 lecome a Doggc that's mad : Then is it fume, 
 "o ru(h into the fecrct honfc of death, 
 ire death dare come to v. How do you Women.' 
 *Vhat, what good cheere? Why how now Ckarmit* ? 
 My Noble Gyrres ? Ah Women, women ! Looke 
 Dar Lampe is fpent. it's out. Good firs, take heart, 
 WeeHbury him : And then.what** brue, what's N 
 Let's doo't after the high Roman fa fhion, 
 \nd make death proud to take vs. Co me ,a way, 
 Thii cafe of that huge Spirit now i$ cold. 
 \h Women.Women ! Come.we haue no Friend 
 JutRcfolution,snd the brecfeftend. 
 
 baring ofAitbtHtet bty. 
 
 Evttr Ctf*r t 
 
 Ctfar* Go to him DeWefabld himyeeld, 
 Being fofruftrate, tell him, 
 Hie mockes the pawfes that he makes. 
 
 Dl. C*/,r,l (hall 
 
 Entcr'DccrctM witbtkefftrdyfAHtlwy. 
 
 Ctf. Wherefore is that? And what act thou that (br'ft 
 Appearethustovs? 
 
 1)fcg I am call'd r Dtcrttu y 
 Makt Aat1*Hy I feru'd, who befi was worthie 
 Beft to be feru'd : whifrt he flood vp,nd fpokc 
 He was my Mailer, and I wore my life 
 To fpeod vp on his haters. Ifiboupleife 
 To cake me to thee, as 1 was to him, 
 He be to C*f*r .- if pleafeft not.I yeild thee vp my life. 
 
 C*ff. Whacis'ttboufay'ft? 
 
 2)r. I fay (Oh C*l*)Aml*j is dead. 
 
 Ctfar. The breaking of fo great a thing, (hould make 
 A grf atet crackc. The round World 
 Should haue fhookc Lyons into ciuill ilreets, 
 And Cittizens 10 their dennes. The death of tsfnibeay 
 Is nor a Tingle doomc, in the name lay 
 A moiry ofihe world 
 
 Die. HeisdeadC/ir, 
 Not by a publike minifler of lufticc, 
 Nor by a hy red Knife, but that felfe-bwd 
 Which writ hu Honor in the Ads it did, 
 Hath with the Courage which the heart did lend it, 
 Split ted the heart. This is his Sword, 
 I robb'd his wound of it : behold it fUin'd 
 With his mofl Noble blood. 
 
 Cef. Looke you fad Friends, 
 
 The God* rebuke me, but it it Ty diogs 
 To wafh the eyet of Kings. 
 
 Del. AndftrangeitU, 
 That Nature muft compel! y s to lament 
 Our moftpef fitted deeds. 
 
 MacHn taints and Honours, vf ag'd equal with hire. 
 
 Dtla. ARaretfpiritneuer 
 Did fteere humanity : but you God $ will giue v < 
 Some faults to make vs men. C*/*rii touch'd. 
 
 Met. When fuch a fpacious Mirroi's fet before hire, 
 He needes muft fee himfelfc. 
 
 Cafar. Ohv4*tbmy t 
 
 I haue followed thee to this, but we do Jaunth 
 Difeafes in our Bodies. I muft perforce 
 Haue (he wne to thee fuch a declining day, 
 Or looke on thine : we coold not ftall together, 
 In the whole world. But yet let me lament 
 Wiih teares asSoueraigne as the blood of hearts^ 
 That thou my Brother, my Competitor, 
 In top of alldciigne ; my Mate in Empire, 
 Friend and Companion in the front of Warrc, 
 The Arme ofmioe owne Body,and the Heart 
 Where mine hij thoughts did kindle: that our Starres 
 Vnreconciliable, (hould diutde oor equalr.cffe to this. 
 Heare me good Friends, 
 But I will tell you at fome meetrr Seafon, 
 The bo/mtfie of this man lookes cut of him, 
 Wee'l heare him what he fyet. 
 
 Enttr 01 vfgjrftM. 
 Whence are you ? 
 
 t/Q/p. A poore Egyptian yet, the Ojten try mtfuis 
 Confinid in all, (he has her Monument 
 Of thy intents, defires, inftrudion. 
 That (he preparedly may frame her felfi 
 To'th'way fhee's forc'd too. 
 
 Ctfgr. Bid her haue good heart, 
 She (oone (half know of v,by fome of oun, 
 How honourable, and how kindely Wee 
 Determine for her.For C<fa- cannot lean* to be ngeml* 
 
 vjftt. SotheGodspreferuerhce. *'. 
 
 C*f.' Come hither Pntnttita. Go and fay 
 Wepurpofe her no frame : giue her what comforts 
 The quality cfberpaflionfhal! require ; 
 Leaft in her greatne(Te,by fomemorta'i flroks 
 She do defeate vj For her life in Rome, 
 Would be eternal! in our Triumph . Go. 
 And with your fpcedieft. bring *s what (he fayer, 
 And how y ou finde of her. 
 
 Pr. Ccfirl&dl xit PreeiJtuu. 
 
 C*f. Gtllui, go you along :wheie's DtMtt*, to fe-. 
 ? 
 
 C*f. Let him alone : for I remember now 
 How hec's imployd : he (hali in time be ready. 
 Go with me to my Tnt, where you (hali fee 
 How hardly I was drawne into this Wane, 
 How calmc and gentle I proceeded ft-,11 
 In all my Writings. Go with me, and fee 
 What I can (hew in this. Lxaat 
 
 Enttr Clitf tar*, Cktrm**. lr* t <** Ma^n- 
 
 Cfo. My defolatioo does begin to make 
 A better life :Tis paltry to be C*f*r .- 
 Not being Forrune, hee't but Fot tunes knaoe, 
 A minifter of her will : nd c great 
 
a. 
 
 do that thing chat ends 9\l ocher deeds, 
 '"nich fhickles aecedems, and bolts vp change; 
 Vhich flcepes, and neuer paliasei more the dung, 
 'hebeggecsNur(e,and Cqari 
 
 Enter Pnculeiw 
 
 Pro. Ctfar fend* greeting to the Qupene ofEgypt, 
 .nd bids thee fludy on what faire demands 
 hou mean'tt to haue him grant thee. 
 Cite. What's thy name ? 
 f>ro. My nune is Prceuleita . 
 Cite, jlnl'btiij 
 
 dtell me of you, bad roe trufl you, but 
 do hot greatly care to be deceiu'd 
 hathauenovfeforturihng. IfyourMafter 
 Would haue a Queccc his begger, you muft tell him, 
 hiu Maiefty to keepe decorum* mufli 
 f leffe begge '-hen a Kingdome : 1 f he plcafe 
 "o giue me conquer'd Egypt for tny Sonnc, 
 le giuesme fo much of mine owne,as I 
 Will kneele to him with thankes. 
 
 "Pro- Beofgoodcheere: 
 "srcfftlnc into a Princely band, feare nothing, 
 rtakeyour full reference freely to my Lord, 
 tf ho is Co full of Grace, that it Bowes ouer 
 On all that neede. Let me report to him 
 
 our fweet dependacle, and you (hall finde 
 A Conqueror that vvili pray in ayde for kiodncfle, 
 Where he fof grace is kneel'd too. 
 
 Cite. Pray you tell him, 
 am hi* Fortunes Vaffall.and Tfend him 
 ["heGreatncfle he haj got. 1 hourely learne 
 A Dorine of Obedience, and would gladly 
 ..ookehiroi'ib'Face. 
 
 Pro. This lie report (deere Lady) 
 Haue comfort, for Iknow your plight is pictied 
 Of him that caus'd it. 
 
 Pro. You fee how eafily fte may be furpriz'd : 
 Guard her till Cefar come. 
 /rat. RoyallQueene. 
 Char., Oh Cltapatra, thoo aft taken Queene. 
 Cleo. Qujcke,quic!ce,good hands. 
 fry. Hold worthy Lady.hold : 
 [)oe not your feife fuch wrong .who are in this 
 &eleeu'd,but not betraid. 
 
 CU, What of death too that rid* our dogs of langui fh 
 Pro. Cteffuftra, do not abufe oy Maftera bounty, by 
 Th'vndoingofyour felfe : Let th* World fee 
 His Noblencfle well aAed, which your death 
 Will neuer lee come foh, 
 
 Cln. Where art thou Death? 
 Come hither come-; Coroe,come,aod take a Qjieene 
 Worth many Babe* and Beggers. 
 Pro. Oh temperance Lady. 
 eke. Sir, 1 will eate no mejte, He not dnnke fir, 
 If idle t aike will once be neccflary 
 
 1 !e not fleepe neither. Thi mortal! houfe Ik mine, 
 Do Ctfar what he can. Know fir, that I 
 
 Will not watte pionion'd at your Matters Court, 
 Nor once be chaftic'd with thefober eye 
 Of dull Olian* Shall they hoyfl me vp, 
 And fhew one to the (howling Varlotarie 
 Of cenfuringRome ? Rather a ditch in Egypt. 
 Be gentle gtaue vnto me, raiher on Nylus tnudde 
 Lay me (Ucke.nak'd, and lee the water-Flies 
 Blow me into abhorring rtthf r make 
 My Countries high py ramidcs my Gibbet, 
 
 d hang me vp in Chainct: 
 pro. You do extend 
 Thefe thoughts of hoi rot fun her then you (hall 
 
 Eattr DolabeSa. 
 Dol. Pruculiitu, 
 What thou baft done/ 
 Lnd he bath f em for thee : for the Qgcene, 
 le rake her to my Guard, 
 
 Pro. So'Dola&t'Sa, 
 
 t (hall content me bed i B gentle to her, 
 ^aCafar I will fpeake, what you (hall pkafe, 
 Ifyoulimploymetohim. 
 Cleo, Say, I would dye., 
 
 Dot: Moft Noble Emprtffe, you haue heard of me. 
 Cleo. I cannot tell. 
 Dot. Alia redly you know me. 
 Cleo, No matter fu, whst I haue heard or knownc : 
 fou laugh when Boyes or Women tell their Drearaes, 
 s'r not your tricke? 
 Dol. Ivnderflandnot.Madaro. 
 Cleo 1 dreampt there w as an Emperor tsSmbeay, 
 >h fuch another (leepe, that I might fee 
 iut fuch soother man. 
 Dol. Ifitmightpleafeye. 
 
 Cleo. Hi face was at the Heau*ns,and therein flucke 
 A Sunne and Moone, which kept their cour(e, & lighted 
 [he little o'th'earth. 
 T)ol. Moft Soueraigne Creature. 
 Clto. His legges bedrid the Oce^hh rt 'd arme 
 3re (ted the world : Hi* v ay ce w as propertied 
 ^s all the tuned Spheres, and chat to Friend* : 
 Jui when he meant to quai!e,and (hake theOrbe, 
 ie was as ratling Thundet. . For his Bounty, 
 There was no winter in't. An dntkony it w is, 
 That grew the more by reaping : His delight* 
 AfereDolphio-like.they (hew'd his backeoboue 
 The Element they liu'd in : in his Liuery 
 Walk'd CtownesandCrownets:Realau c Iflands were 
 As plates dropt from his pocket. 
 Dol. CUafatra. 
 
 flea. Thiake you there was-Giinigfu be filch aoian 
 As this I dreampt of? 
 
 Dot. Gcotle Madam, no. 
 Cite. You Lye vp rot he hearing of che Gods: 
 But iftherebc, nor euer were one fuch 
 It's paft the flzoof dreaming : Nature wants fttiffe 
 To vie fttange forrees with fimcie.yet t'imagine 
 An tsfnthonj were Nature* peece, 'gainft Fancie, 
 Condemning (hadowes quite. 
 
 Del. Hcare me, good Madam: 
 Yourlo(Teis as your felfe, great; and youbesreit 
 h* anfwcriag.(othe waight, would 1 might ceuer 
 Ore-take purfu'de fuccefle : But 1 do feele 
 By the rebound of yours, a greefe that fuites 
 My very heart at roote. 
 
 Cteo. Ithanlccyoufir: 
 Know you what Cafar meanes to do with me ? 
 
 txl. 1 am loath to tell you what, I would you knew 
 Cleo. Nay pray you fir. 
 ZW. Though he te Honourable. 
 Cle. Heel lede m then in Triumph, 
 Dol. Madam he will Iknow't. Ftxaifi. 
 
 Eiatr Proeitleita, C*Car, Gattne t Alecerua, 
 
 and other* ef bit Traioe. 
 AL Make way there C</*-. 
 
 i z C*fa 
 
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 CaJ . W h i ch is the Qwene of Egypt. 
 Del. ItistheEmperotMadam. 
 
 C*pr. Arlfc.you fhall not kneele : 
 I pray you rife, nte Egypt. 
 
 C/. Suvbe Gods wiH haue rtthue, 
 My Maflerand my Lord I muftobey, 
 
 Cafjr. Take to you no hard thoughts, 
 The Record of what inturtes you did'vs, 
 Though written in our flefti, we fhall remember 
 As things bat done by chance. 
 
 C/. Sole Sit o'th'World, 
 I cannot proieS mine owne cante fo well 
 To make it clcare, but do confefle I haue 
 Bene laden with like fr ailties, which before 
 Haue often fham'd our Sex. 
 
 Cafxr. Cltopatralnnov/, 
 We will extenuate rather cheu tnforce : 
 If you apply your felfe to our intents. 
 Which towards you are mtfft gentle, you fhall finde 
 A benefit in this change : but if you feeke 
 To lay on me a Cruelty, by taking 
 Armenia courfc, you fhall bereauc your fell* 
 Of my good purpofes, and put your children 
 To that deftnkfcon which He guard them from. 
 If thereon you rclye. He take my teaue. 
 
 C/?.And may through all the world : tit yours, 8c we 
 yout Scutcheons, and your rtgnes cfConqueft fhall 
 Hangin what place you plesfe. Here my good Lord, 
 
 Cafar* You (hall aduife roe in all for Cltp*tra. 
 
 Clot. This is the breefe : of Money ,Piate,8c Jewels 
 I am poffeft of, 'tis exaQly valewed , 
 Nt petty things admitted. Where's SektKtu ? 
 
 Stbu. Heere Madam. 
 
 Cito. This is my Treaforer, let him fpeake (my Lord) 
 Vpon his peril!, that I haue refew'd 
 To my felfe nothing. Speske the truth Sgleuctn. 
 
 Sfte. Madam,! had rather feele my lippes, 
 Then to my per ill fpejke that which is not. 
 
 CU. What haue 1 kept backe. 
 
 Sti. Enough to purchaf what you haoe made known 
 
 ("afar. Nay b)ofh not Clteperr*, I approue 
 Your Wifedome in the decdc. 
 
 Cl*. See Ctfirs Oh behold, 
 How pompe is followed : Mine will now be years, 
 And mould we fhift eRares, yours would be mine 
 The ingratitude of this StltMtm, does 
 Buen make me wilde. Oh Slaue, of no more truft 
 Then loue that's hyr'd ? Wh goefi thou backe, ^ fhall 
 Go backe I warrant thee: but fle catch thine eyes 
 Though they had wiDgs.Slaue,Soule-leffe,Villain,Dog. 
 O rarely bafe! 
 
 C*far. Good Queene, let vsintreat you. 
 
 Clff. O Ctfar, wrtat a wounding fhame is this, 
 That thou vouchsafing hcere to vifit me, 
 Doing theHonour of thy Lordlineffe 
 To one fo meeke , that mine owne Setuaot fbould 
 ParcelV the fuoune of my difgraces, by 
 Addition of his Enuy. Say (good Ctptr) 
 That I fome Lady trifles haue ntferu d, 
 Immomeot toyes, things of fuch Digoitk 
 As we greet moderne 1-rknds withall.andfay 
 Seme Nobler token I haue kept apart 
 For LiwVi and Oilauia* to induce 
 Their mediation, mod \ be ynfclded 
 Whh one that I hue bwd : The Gods', it finite* roe 
 Beneath the fall I haue. P^thee go hence, 
 
 Or 1 fhall fliew the Cyndets of my fpirit i 
 Through th'A&es of my chance : Wer't thou a man, 
 Thou would'ft haue mercy on me. 
 Ctfar, Forbears 5*/rt-. 
 
 f /<*-, Be it kno wn,that we the greatefl are mif-thoght 
 For things that others do : and when we fail, 
 We nfwer others merits, in our name 
 Are. therefore to be pittied. 
 
 C&far. Cletfatra, 
 
 Not what you haue teferu'd, nor wbet acknowleO g'd 
 Put we i'th'Roll of Conqueft : ftill bee't yours, 
 Beftow it at your pleafure, and beleeue 
 Ctf*ri no Merchant, to make prize with you 
 Of things that Merchants fold. Therefore be cbeer'd, 
 Make not yout thoughts yourprifon$:No deere Queen, 
 For we intend fo to difpofe you, as 
 Your felfe fhall gtue vs counfdl : Feede,and (leepe 
 Our care and pitty is fo much vpon you, 
 That we remains your Friend, and fo adieu. 
 
 Che. My Ma3er,and my Lord. 
 
 C*pr. Not fo: Adieti. Flovnjk. 
 
 Exeunt Cf/ar, and hit Tramt, 
 
 Cleo. He words roe Gyrles.hewordsroe, 
 That 1 Ihould not be Noble to my (elfe. 
 But hearke thee Charmiaa. 
 
 Iras. Finifh good Lady, the bright day tsdooe, 
 And we are for the darke. 
 
 Cite. Hyeth eagaine, 
 I haue fpokc already, and it is prouidcd, 
 Go pot it to the hafte. 
 
 Char. Madam, I will, 
 
 DU. Where's the Queene? 
 
 Char. Behold fir'. 
 
 Cleo. DtUttlU. 
 
 T)9l. Madam, as thereto f*orne,byBour 
 (Which my lone makes Religion to obey) 
 1 tell you this : Cafar through Syria 
 Jnttn ds his iourney, and within three daye*, 
 You with yoar Children will h fend before, 
 Make your brft vfeofthis. I haue perform 'd 
 Your plesfure, and my promife. 
 
 Cte. Dottbtlla, 1 fhall rematne your dcbter 
 
 'Del. I your Seruant : 
 Adieu good Queene, J muft stteodon^r/ir. Exit 
 
 Cite. Farewell, and ihankes. 
 Now Ira, whatthink'fr thou > 
 Thou, an Egyptian Puppet fhalJ be ftiewne 
 In Romealwell as I : MechanickeSlaaes 
 With greazie ApronS)RuIes,and Harnmf rs fhU 
 VpHfc vj to the view. In their thicke breathes, 
 Ranke of grofle dyet jfhall we be enclowded. 
 And fore'd to drinke their vapour 
 
 Iras. TheGods forbid. 
 
 Cleo. Nay, 'tis moft certaine ITU : fawcie Liflors 
 Will catch at vs like Strumpet s, and fcald Rimers 
 Ballad* vs out a Tune. The quicke Comedians 
 Ex temporally will (rage vs, and prefeot 
 Our Alexandrian Reuels : Axtbmj 
 Shall be brought drunien forth, and I fhall fee 
 Some fqu taking Ciecpatra Boy my greamcffe 
 
 Irat. O the good Gods 1 
 Cleo. Nay that's certawe. 
 Iraf. ileveuerfeet ? for 1 am fure mine Nailes 
 Arefhonger shen mine eyes. 
 
^Anthony and Qeopatra. 
 
 C/. Why that's the way to foole their preparation, 
 And to conquer their molt abfurd intents. 
 
 Enttr Cbarmm*. 
 
 Shew me my Women like aQueene -.Go fetch 
 My beft Attyrcs. I amagainefbr Cidrta, 
 To mcece Mark; Anthony. Sirra /r*t, go 
 (NW Noble Charmian, wee'l difpatcb mdeede,; 
 And when thou haft done this chare.Ile giue thee leaue 
 To play till Dooroefday : biing our Crowne, and ill, 
 
 A net ft Wfthiu. 
 Wherefore's this noife? 
 
 Eater 4 GvxrJftftM. 
 
 Gtrdf. He* re is a rurail Fellow, 
 That will not bedeny'de your Highnefle presence, 
 He brings you Ftgges. 
 
 Cite. Let him come in. Exit C 'MOT dfmm. 
 
 What poore an Inftrument 
 May doa Noblcdeede : he brings me liberty : 
 My Refolution'splac'd.andl haue nothing 
 Of woman 5n me :Now from head to foote 
 I am Marble conftant :ncw the fleeting Moone 
 No Planet is of mine. 
 Enter 
 
 Gmtrdf. This is the man. 
 
 Cleo* Auoid,and leauc him. fxn Gnardfaiaa. 
 
 Haft thfou the pretty worme of Nylus there, 
 That killes and paincsnot? 
 
 Clmv. Truly 1 haue him : but I would not be the pat- 
 tic that (Viould defire you to touch him, for his byting is 
 irnmortaJl : thofe that doe dye out, doe feldome or ne- 
 oer recouer . 
 
 Cleo. Rcmember'ft thou any that haue dyedon't ? 
 
 Cle. Very many, men and women too. i heard of" 
 one of them no longer then yefterday, a very honed wo. 
 n>in, bet fomeihing giuen to lye, as a woman ftiould not 
 do, but 10 the wev ot honefty, how fhe dyed of the by- 
 ting of it, what painc fhe felt : Truely, fhe makes a verie 
 good report o'lh'worme :buthcthai wilbeleeucall ihat 
 they fay.ihallneuerbe faued by halfe that they do: but 
 thUU mofl t'alliablc, the Worme** an oddeWorcne. 
 
 Cleo. Get thee hence, farewell. 
 
 Clew. Iwifh you all icy of the Worme. 
 
 Cft*. Farewell. 
 
 C!<m You muftthinke this (looke you,) thac the 
 Wcrmc will do his kinde, 
 
 Cl*. I.i/arewcU. 
 
 Ctf. Looke you , the Worme is not to bee trufled. 
 but in the keeping of wife people : for indeede, there h 
 rto goodneffc in the Worme. 
 
 Cieo. Take thou no care,it fhall be heeded. 
 
 Clsv. Very good : giue it nothing I pray you, for it 
 is not worth the feeding. 
 
 (In- Williteatemc? 
 
 Clo*. You muft ; noc think I n> fo fimple,bur I know 
 the diuell himfelfe will not eate 8 woman : I know, th 
 a womanijadifhfottheGods, if the dioell drcflie her 
 not. But truly ,thcfe fame whorfon diuels doe the God j 
 great harmc in their women : for in euery tenne that they 
 make, the diuels marre fiuc. 
 
 Cleo, Well,get thce gone, farewell. 
 
 CInr. Ycf forfooth : I wift you ioy o'th'wotm. Exit 
 
 Clen Giue me my Robe.put on my Crowne, I haue 
 Immortal! longings in me. Now no more 
 The tu/ce of Egypt* Grape (hall tnoyft thi lip. 
 Yarc, yate, good Ira quicke : Me thinkeij he*re 
 
 ...stenj caJI : 1 fee him rowfe himfclfc 
 TopraifemyNobleAa. I besre turn mock 
 The luckeof Ctfar, which the Gods giue men 
 To excufc their after wrath. Husband, I come : 
 Now to that name, my Courage proue my Tiilc. 
 I am Fire, and Ayrc; my other Elements 
 1 giue 10 bafer life. So,hgue you done ? 
 Come then, and take the lafl warmth of my Lipp 
 Farewell kind* Ghanaian, Irat, long farewell. 
 H aue 1 the Afpicke in my iippes ? Doft fall ? 
 If thou, and Nature can fo gently part, 
 The ftroke of death is as a Louers pinch, 
 Which hurts,and is defir'd. Doft thou lye ftillf 
 If thus thou vani/hefl, thou tell'fl the world, 
 It is not worth leaue-taking* 
 
 Char. Diflblue thicke clowd,& Raine, that I may G v 
 The God* themfetuesdo werpe. 
 
 Cleo. This proues me bate ; 
 If (he firft meete the Curled Antbt*j t 
 Hee'J make demand of her, and fpend that kiffe 
 Which is my heauen tojiaue. Come thou rnonal wretch 
 With thy fturpe teeth this knot intnnficate, 
 Oflife at once vntye : Poore venomous Foole, 
 Be angry, and difpatch. Oh could'ft thou fpeake, 
 That 1 might heare thee call great Ctfar Afle vnpolicied 
 
 Char. Oh EafterneStarre. 
 
 CUo. Peace.peace : 
 
 Doft thou not fee my Baby at my breaft, 
 That fuckes theNurfe afleepe. 
 
 Char. ObrcakelObreake! 
 
 Cleo. As fweet as Balmc, as foft a* Ayre, as gentle. 
 O Amhonj \ Nay I will take ihee too. 
 What (hould I flay> .. >, w> 
 
 O'wr. In this wilde World < So fare thee well: 
 Now boaft chee Death, in thy poflerTion lyes 
 A L(TevnparaIeird. Downie Windowes cloze, 
 And golden Pbcebus neuer bebeheld 
 3fcyes againe fo RoyaU: your Crowncsaway, 
 lie mend it, and then play 
 
 fater the Gtitrdritfllmg in, ttdT)UbtlU 
 
 l Guard. Where's i he Qyeene? 
 
 Char. Speake foftly, wake her not. 
 
 i Ctf/irhathfent 
 
 Char. TooflowaMeflVnger. 
 Oh come apace, difpatch, 1 partly feetc thee. 
 
 i Approach hoa, 
 All's not well : Cefar's beguild . 
 
 l There's Ds/**&fent from Cjar: call him. 
 
 i What worke is hccrc Charm** ? 
 [s this well done? 
 
 Cb*r. 1 1 is well done,an<5 fitting for a PrinccfTe 
 Defcended of fo many Royall Kings. 
 Ah Souldier. Charmum dja 
 
 Enter 
 
 Dft. Howgoesitheere? 
 
 i. Guard. AH dead. 
 
 Del. C*f*r, thy thought* 
 Touch their effects in this : Thy felfe art cotnming 
 To fee performed the dreaded Ad which thou 
 So fought'ft to hinder. 
 
 Enttr Cefxr andaU'ais Tr*iHt t tnarcbing. 
 
 Aft. A way there, a wayforC^/ir. 
 zz i 
 
Dal. Oh fir, you are too fure an Augurer: 
 'hat you did feare.is done. 
 
 Ce/ar. Braueftatthelaft, 
 he leuell'd at our purpofes, and being Royall 
 ooke her owne way ; the manner of their deaths, 
 do not ft* them bleed*. 
 
 Del. Who was laftwhh them? 
 
 I Coord. A uinpJeCountryrnan,thatbrogbthirFigs: 
 This was his Basket. 
 
 Ctfar. Poyfon'd then. 
 
 t. Guard. ObCrt/Jr.- 
 
 This Cbamie* liu'd but now, fhe Rood and fpake : 
 found fcer trimming vp the Diadem ; 
 On her dead Miftris tremblingly (he ftood, 
 Ud on the fodaine dcopt. 
 
 Cafar. OhNoble weakencffe : 
 f they had fwallow'd poyfon, 'iwould appearc 
 iy extemall fwelling: but (helookes likefleepe, 
 LS (he would catch another Antbcny 
 n her Biong toyle of Grace. 
 
 The Tragedie of sAnthary and (leopatra. 
 
 Vol. Heereonherbreft, 
 There is a vent of Blood, and foroething blowne. 
 The like is on her Ar me. 
 
 i. Guard. Thisi$anAfpicketraiIe, 
 And thefeFigge-leaues haue flime vpon them.foch 
 As th'Afpicke ieaues vpon the Caues ofNylc. 
 
 Cafer. Moft probable 
 That To fhe dyed : fot her Phyfidan tels mee 
 She hath purfu'de Conclufions infinite 
 Ofeafie wayes to dye. Take vp her bed, 
 Andbeirelter Women from the Monument. 
 She (hall bebuhed by her ^latbeiy. 
 No Gtaue vpon the earth (hall dip in it 
 A payccfo famooi ;hi^heoents as tliefe 
 Strike thofe that make them : and their Story is 
 NolefTein pitty.then his Glory which 
 Brought them to be lamented. Our Army fhsll 
 In folemoe (hew. attend thiFunerall, 
 And then to Rome. Come Dalaketta, fee 
 Hi gh Order, in this great Solmemntty. Exeunt o 
 
 FINIS. 
 
THETRAGEDIEOF 
 
 CYMBELINE. 
 
 Triwus. Scoena Trima. 
 
 Enter taw Gfntkmt*. 
 
 I. Cent. 
 
 Ou do not meet a man butTrownes* 
 Our bloods no more obey the Heaueoi 
 Then our Courtiers : 
 
 Still feemc, as do's theKrngs. 
 
 Cft. But what's the matter ? 
 
 I . His daughter ,and the heire of't kingdome (whom 
 He porpos'd 10 his wiues fble Sonne, a Widdow 
 That late be married )hschrefcrr'd her flfc 
 Vnto a poore,but worthy Gentleman. She's wedded, 
 Her Husband banifh'd ; fhc imprifon'd, all 
 Is outward forrow, though I thinke the King 
 B touch'd at very heart. 
 
 x Nonebot the King? 
 
 I He that hath loft her too : fo is the Queer*, 
 That rooft defir'd the Match. But not a Courtier, 
 Although they weste their faces to the bent 
 Of the Kings lookes, hath a heart that is not 
 Glad at the thing they fcowle at. 
 
 And why fo? 
 
 1 He that hath mifs'd the PtincefTe, is a thing 
 Too bad, for bad report : and he that hatb her, 
 
 (I rneanc.tbat married her, alacke good man, 
 And therefore banifh'd) is a Creature, fuch, 
 As tofeeke through the Regions oftheEaith 
 For one, his like ; there would be fomeihing failing 
 In him, that fhould compare. 1 do not thinke, 
 So faire an Outward, and fuch Ruffe Within 
 Endowc* a man, but hee. 
 
 2 You fpeake him fane. 
 
 I I doeitendhim(Sir)withinhimfdfe, 
 Crufh him together , rather then vnfold 
 His meafiire duly. 
 
 What's his name.and Birth? 
 
 I cannot delue him to the toote : His rather 
 Was call'd SicHiiu*. who did ioyne his Honor 
 Agamfl the Romanes, with Ctfllbitlaa, 
 But bad his Title* by 7Vw4r, whom 
 Re feru'd with Giory,and admir'd Succeflie : 
 So gain'd the Sur-addition, Lemaitu. 
 And had (befides this Gentleman in queftion) 
 T wo other Sonnet, who in the Warres o'th'tirne 
 Dy'de wiih their Swordi in hand.Jor which.their'Father 
 Thenold.snd fond of yffue, :ookc fuch forrow 
 That he quit Being ; and his gcnrle Lady 
 
 Bigge of this Gentleman (our Theame ) deceaft 
 
 As he-was borne. The King he takes the Babe 
 
 To his protection, caU him PvflfiMiHttt Lewuriu, 
 
 Breedes him, and makes him of his Bed-chamber, 
 
 Puts to him all the Learnings that his time 
 
 Could make him the recetuer of, which he tooke 
 
 As we do ayre, faft as 'twas miniftred, 
 
 And in's Spring, became a Haruefl Liu'd in Court 
 
 (Which rare it is to do)moft prau'd, moft ku'd. 
 
 Afampletothe yongeft: to th'more Mature, 
 
 A glaffethat feated them : and to the grauer, 
 
 A Chiide that guided Dotards. To his Miftris, 
 
 (For whom he now is banifh'd) her owne price 
 
 Proclaimes how fhe efteem'd him; and his Venue 
 
 By her cledlio may be truly read.what kind of man h it 
 
 i 1 honor hitn,euen our of your report. 
 But pray you tell me, is (he fole childc to'ih'King ? 
 
 I His onely childe : 
 
 He had two Sonnes (if this be worth your hearing, 
 Marke it) the eldeft of them, at threc^earesold 
 1'ih'fwaihing cloathes, the other from their Nurfcry 
 Were Aolne, and to this houre, no ghefle in knowledge 
 Which way they went. 
 
 l How long is thii ago/ 
 
 I Some twenty yearn. 
 
 i That a Kings Children (bould be fo conuey'd, 
 So flackcly gujtded, and the feat ch tbflow 
 That could not trace them. 
 
 I Howfoerf.'tisflrange, 
 Or that the negligeuce may well be laugh'd at : 
 Yet is it true Sir 
 
 a 1 do well beleeue you. 
 
 I We muft forbeare. Heew conies the Gentleman, 
 ThtQucenc.andPfincefic. Exeunt 
 
 SctnaSecunda. 
 
 Enter the QUICK*, PofthaiHtti, tud Imogen. 
 
 Q. No.be affor'd you (hall not finde mc(Daughter) 
 After the flnderofmoft Step-Mothers, 
 Euil!-ey'd vnto you. You're my Prifoner, but 
 You: Gaoler fhall deliocr you ;be kcyes 
 
 z z j Thar. 
 
37 
 
 That locks vp your reftraim. For you Pofthttmm, 
 So foone ts 1 can win th'offended King, 
 I will be known* your Aduocatc : marry yet 
 The fire oflUge is in him, and 'twere good 
 Youlean'd vnto hisSentence,wirh whatpatienc* 
 Year wifedome may informeyou. 
 
 Pojt. 'Plea fc four Hi ghnefle, 
 J will from hence to day. 
 
 <%, You know the perill : 
 lie fetch a tum abouuhe Garden, pittying 
 Thepangs of barr-dAffcfhoni, though the King 
 Kith charg'd you fhoold not fpejke together. xit 
 
 Imo. O diflembling Curteiie ! HOW fin* this Tyrant 
 Can tickle where (he wounds?My deereft Husband, 
 I fornething feare my Fathers wrath,but nothing 
 (Alwayei referu'd my holy duty) what 
 Hit rage can do on m. You muft be gone, 
 And I Dull heete abide the hourely foot 
 Of angry eyes : not comforted to liue, 
 But that there is this Icv/cll in the wojjd, 
 Thatlrnayfeeagaine. 
 
 toft. My Queene.myMiflris: 
 O Lady, weepe no more, lead Igiue caufc 
 To be iufpcfted ofmore tenderncffe 
 Then doth become a roan. 1 will remaioe 
 The loyall'ft husband, that did etc plight troth. 
 My refidcnce inRome, at oncFt/arif'i, 
 Who, to my Father was a Friend, to me 
 Kaowne but by Letter; thither write (my Queene) 
 And with mine eyes, He dtinke the words you fend, 
 Though Inke be made of Call. 
 Enter Qmttne. 
 
 g*. Bebriefe,Iprayyouj 
 If theKmg come, I (hall incurre, I know not 
 How much of his difpieafure : yet Ilemoue him 
 To wlke this way : 1 newer do him wrong, 
 But he do's buy my Iniuriet, to befriends : 
 Payes deere for my offences. 
 
 ff/t. Should we be taking leaue 
 A* long a terme as yet we haue to liue, 
 The loathneflc to depart .would grow : Adieu. 
 
 In*. Nay,ftaya little: 
 Were you but riding forth to ayre your felfe, 
 Such parting were too petty. .Locke heere (Louc) 
 Thi* Uiarnond was my Mothers ; take it (Heart) 
 But ketpeit till you woo another Wife, 
 
 The Tragedie ofCjmbeline. 
 
 Ptft. Ho w.how? Another? 
 You gentle God s,giue me but this Ihaue, 
 And feare vp my embracements from a next, 
 \Vith bonds of deaih. Remamc^ername thoo heere, 
 While fenfe cankeepe it on : And fweeteft, faireft, 
 As 1 (my poore fclff) did exchange for you 
 To your fo infinite loffe ; fo in our trifles 
 Iflill winoe of you . For my fake wearcthis, 
 It is a Manacle of Lour, He place it 
 Vpon this fayreitPrifonet. 
 
 Into. O the Gods ' 
 When (hall we fceigaine^ 
 
 Enter Cjmkeltne^d Lerdi. 
 
 Pfl. Alacke.theKing. 
 
 Cjm. Thou bifeft thing, auoyd hence^rom my fight: 
 If after this command thou fraught the Court 
 With thy vnworthinefle, thou dyeft. Away, 
 Tbou'rt poylon to my blood. 
 h? Godi protect you, 
 
 And bleffe the good Remainders of the Conn: 
 
 I am gone. ^ 
 
 /AM. There cannot be a p inch in death 
 More fharpe then chir is. 
 
 Cjm. Odtfloyall thing. 
 That uSonld'ft repayr* ray yoh, tbou bcap'ft 
 Ayeatesageonmee. 
 
 1m*, I befeechyou Sir, 
 Harme not your felfe with your vexation, 
 1 am fenfelefieof your Wrath ; a Touch more rare 
 Subdues all pangi,all feares. 
 
 Cjwt. Paft Grace? Obedience? 
 
 Imo. Pan hope,and in difpaire,that way paft Grac 
 
 jm. That might'fthauc had 
 The fole Sonne of my Qucene. 
 
 Imo. Oblefled, that Imight not: I crofe anlagle 
 And did auoyd aPuttocke. 
 
 Cjm. Thou took'ftaUegger.would'flhaue made 
 Throne, a Seate for bafene(l. 
 
 IHH. No ,1 rather added a luftre to it. 
 
 Cjm. O thou vilde one! 
 
 Imo. Sir, 
 
 It U your fault that Ihaue loa'dfe/H*mn/: 
 You bred him as my Play-fellow, and he is 
 A man, vvorih any woman : Ou<r-bujei mee 
 Almoft the fumme he payes. 
 
 Cjm. What? art thoumad > 
 
 Imo. AlmoftSir : Heauen reftore nx : would I wo 
 A.Neai-heardsDsi:ghter,and my Ltoniiu 
 Our Neighbour- SVepheardsSonnc. 
 Eittr Qtttrnt* 
 
 Cjm. Thou fooiifb thing ; 
 They were againe together : you haue done 
 Not after our command. Awaywithher, 
 And pen her vp. 
 
 n. Befecch your patience: Peace 
 Deere Lady daughter, peace. Sweet Soueraigne, 
 Lcauevs toourfeluei.and makeyourfelffoinccoml 
 Out ofyourbeftaduice. 
 
 Cjm. "Nay let her linguifh 
 A drop of blood a day, and being aged 
 Dye of thisTolly. fxit. 
 
 Enter fifwo. 
 
 gj Tye.youmuftgiueway : 
 Heere isyourSeruant. How now Sir? Whit newes? 
 
 fifi. My Lord your Sonne. drew oo my Maftcr. 
 
 IcV Hah ? 
 Nofmmeltruflis done? 
 
 fifi. There might haue beene, 
 But that my MaRer rather plaid, tVien fought, 
 And had no helpe of Anger : ihey were parted 
 By Gentlemen, at hand. 
 
 ^2*. I am yery glad on*t. 
 
 Imo. Your Son's my Fathers friend, hetakejru'jp 
 To draw vpon an Exile. O braue Sir, 
 1 would they were in AfTrickeboth together, 
 My felfe by with a Needle, that I might pnrke 
 The goer backe. Why came you from your Mfter ? 
 
 Pfi. On his command: he would not fuffer mee 
 To bring him totheHuen : left thefeNotet 
 Of what commands I fliould be fubie too, 
 When't pleaj'd you to employ roe. 
 
 *. This hath beene 
 
 Your faithful) Seroant : I dare lay mine Honour 
 Hewillremajnefo 
 
 fife. I humbly tbankeyoflrHigbocffe. 
 
The Tragedy tfQ>mbefa& 
 
 As he ccuid ma&e me vtfith his eye, or we, 
 Diftinguifh him frora others, he did keepe 
 The Decke, with Gloue,or H,or Handkerchife , 
 Still wauingj as the fits cm! ftirres of's mind 
 Could beftexprefle how Qo his Soule fay I'd on, 
 How fwift hit Ship. 
 
 / w . Thou ftwuUmhaue made him 
 At littkas a Crow, or leffe, ere left 
 To after-eye him. 
 
 9ift. Madam.foldid. 
 
 lot*. I would haue broke mine eye-firings ; 
 Crack'd them,but 10 looke vpon bim,till the diminacian 
 Of fpsce, had pointed him (harpc as my Needle t 
 Nay, followed him. till he had melted from 
 The fmaJnefle of a Gnat , to ay re : and thea 
 Haue turn'd mine eyr.aod wept. But good 7*/f*rf, 
 When (hall we heare from him . 
 
 Pifa. Be affui'd Madam, 
 With hi; next vantage. 
 
 !m*. \ did not take my leaiie of him,but had 
 Moft pretty ihhgs to fay : Ere I could tell him 
 How I would thinke on him at certaine boares, 
 Such thoughts, and futh : Or 1 could makebirn fweare, 
 The Shees of Italy fliould not betray 
 Mine f ntereft, and his Honour : or hauecbarg'd him 
 At die fixt hoare of Morne.at Noone, at Midnight, 
 Teticouutec me with Qrifons, for then 
 I am mHcauen forhim : Or ere I could, 
 Giuehim that parting kifle, which I had fet 
 Betwixt two charming words, comes in my Father, 
 And like the Tyrannous breathing of the North, 
 Shakes all our buddes from growing. 
 
 Qu. Pray walk e a- while. 
 
 Into. About forne ha! fehoafe hence, 
 Pray you fpeake with me; 
 You (hail (at kaft)go fee my Lord aboofd. 
 Pot th i s time tauie me. * 
 
 Scena Tertia. 
 
 Enter CAt'tsn, and tvw Lards. 
 
 I. Sir, 1 would aduift you to fhift a Shirt; theVio- 
 fence of Action hath made you reck as a Sacrifice: where 
 ayre come? out, ayre comet in : There's none abroad fo 
 wholefome as that you vent 
 
 {'let. If my Shirt were bloody, then to fliifc it. 
 Hate I hurt him? 
 
 i No faith : not fomurrt at his patience. 
 
 i Hurt htrn ? Hi bodied a paffable Carkaffe if hebe 
 oothun. Tt is athrough-fareforSreeie if it be not hurt. 
 
 s Hs SteelewMindebt.it went o'th'Backe- fide the 
 Towoe. 
 
 Cbt. The Viltaine would not ftand me 
 
 i No ,hur, he Bed forward ftill, toward your face. 
 
 1 Stand you ?you haue Land enough of your owne: 
 gut he added to your ruoing, gaueyou feme ground. 
 
 A* many !nch<*,a you hsuOceans(Pupp;es.) 
 Cbt. I would they had not comebetweenevs. 
 
 2 So wouW I, ttii you had mesfur'd how long a Foole 
 you were rpoo the grouftS. 
 
 Ci*. And that fhefnouidiouethk Fellow, andte- 
 fule mee. 
 
 i I f be a fin co make a true election, (Vie :s dantn'd. 
 
 I Sit,as I told you aiwayes : her Beauty gi her Brainc 
 go not rogrther, Shee's a good ftgne, but I haue feme 
 fmall reflexion of hei wit. 
 
 i She (hmes not vpon Fooles, leaft che reflection 
 Should hurt her. 
 
 da. Come. He to my Chamber would there had 
 beene fo<r.e hurt done. 
 
 \ wi&noi To, vnleflfe it hsd bin the fall of an AiTe, 
 which is no great hurt. 
 
 Cist. Yon'lgowithvi? 
 
 I lie attend yoor LordOiip. 
 
 Cta. Nay come, let's go together. 
 
 * Well my Lord. fxtmt. 
 
 Scena Quarta. 
 
 atgew.taJPtpuia. 
 7/M.I would thou grew'ft vote the (hores o'thHauen, 
 And queft ioned"ft every Saile : if he (hoold write, 
 And I not haue it, 'tweie a Paper loft 
 As orfer'd mercy is : What was the laft 
 That he fpake to thec? 
 
 Pifa, It was his Qoeene, bis Queer*. 
 
 Jura. Then wao'd Ins Handkerehiefe r 
 
 7r/i. And kift is. Madam. 
 
 Im*. Senf!e<Te Linnen,bappier dtcrtk dta !: 
 And that wss all f 
 
 Pcfa. No Madam > for fo long 
 
 La. TheQueene(Madam) 
 Defi res your Highnefie Company. 
 
 i mo. Thofe things I bid you do, get tbem di fpatch'-dv 
 I will attend theQueene. 
 
 7^/4. Madam, I Hull. Sxamt. 
 
 Scena Qtttnta. 
 
 Enter Pbilari*, 
 
 lack. Beleeue it Sir. I haue feene him in Eri wine-, hee 
 was then of a CrefTent note, e*peted to proue (o woor- 
 thy , as fmce he hath beene allowed the name of. But I 
 could then haue 1 ook'd on him , w i thout the help of A d- 
 miration, though the Catalogue of his endowments hdd 
 bio tabled by his fide.and I to perufchim by Items. 
 
 Phil. You Tpeake ofhim when he was leffe furniih'd, 
 then now hee is, with that which makes him both with* 
 out, and within. 
 
 French . 1 haoe feene him in France : wee had very ma. 
 ny there, could behold the Suune, with as firme eyes at 
 hee. 
 
 Uck. This matter of marrying bis Kings Daughter, 
 wherein he muH be weighed rather by her valew, then 
 his o woe, words him (1 doubt not)a great dealc from the 
 matter. 
 
 Presets AruSthenhisbaniftment. 
 
 I Mb. 1, and the approbation o^thofe Chat weepc this 
 vodr her colouis, sr wondcrfaih/ 
 _ tft 
 
The Tragedy of Cymbeline. 
 
 > extend htm,be it but to fortifie her lodgement, which 
 
 t'eaneafie battery might lay fin /or taking a Begger 
 
 without lefle quality .But how comee ir,he it 10 foiourne 
 
 i in you ? How creepei acquaintance ? 
 
 PhiL His Father and I were Souldteri together, to 
 
 whom I haue bin often bound for no lefle then my life. 
 
 Enter Peftintmw. 
 
 Jeere comes the Britame. Lei him be To entertained a- 
 g'ft you,as futtes with Gentlemen of your knowing, 
 
 a Stranger of his quality. ] befeech you all be better 
 cnowneto this Gentleman, whom I commend to you, 
 sa Noble Friend of mine. How Worthy he is, 1 will 
 eaueto appeare hereafter, rather then ftory him in his 
 ,wne hearing. 
 
 French. Sir wehaueknowrnetogiiher inOrleance, 
 
 Ptft.Sinct when.I haue bin debtor to you for coutte- 
 es, which 1 will be euer to pay, and yet pay Bill. 
 
 French. Sir,you o're-rate my poore kind.icffe.I wa* 
 
 ,Ud 1 did attone my Countryman and you:il had beene 
 
 try you fhouio haue beene put together, with To mor- 
 
 all a purpofe.as then each bore, vpon importance of fo 
 
 light and tnuiall a nature. 
 
 ?/?. By your pardon Sir, I was then a young Trauel- 
 er, rather fhun'd togoeuen with what I heard, then in 
 my tuery a#ion to be guided by others cperiencei:but 
 /ponmy mended lodgement (if I offend lofiy it is men- 
 ;ed)my Qiiarrell was not altogether flight. 
 
 French. Tatth ye. to be put ro the arbiierment of 
 wotdit, andby fuch two, that would by all likelyhood 
 haue confounded one the other, or haue faJne both. 
 
 Inch. Can we with manner*, aike what was the dif- 
 erence t 
 
 French. Safely, I thinke,*twis contention in pub- 
 icke, which may (without contradiction) fuffer there- 
 >ort. It was much like an argument that fell out laft 
 ght, where each of fell in praifeof our Country* 
 Wftreffes. This Gentleman, ar that time vouching/and 
 vpon warrant oi bloody affirmation) his to be more 
 Faire.Vertuous. Wife,Chafie,Con(bnt,QiiaIified,and 
 itffe attemptible then any, ihe rarefl of our Ladies in 
 Fraunce. 
 
 Ich. That Lady is not now liuing; ot this Gentle- 
 mans opinion by crus.worne our . 
 
 Poft. She holds her VCIOK ftjll,and I my mmd 
 
 loch You muft not (o farre preferre her, 'fore ours of 
 Italy. 
 
 Poftb. Being fo farre prouok'd a I was in France:! 
 would abate her nothing,! hough I profefle my felfe her 
 Adorer,nct her Friend. 
 
 lack. As faire, and as good: a kind of hand in hand 
 comparifon, had beene fomething too fane, and too 
 good for any Lady in Britanie; if fhe went before others. 
 
 1 hauefeene as that Diamond of yours out-lufters many 
 I haue beheld, 1 could not beleeue fhe excelled many : 
 but 1 haue not fcene the moR pretious Diamond that is, 
 nor you the Lady. 
 
 Poft. 1 prais'd her,as I rated heN fo'do I my Stone. 
 
 lack. What do you elteeme it at? 
 
 Pojl. More then the world enioyes. 
 
 {<tch. Either your vnparagon'd Miftirs is dead, or 
 ftiesout-prii'dby a trifle, 
 
 PoJ}. You are mtftaVcn : the one may be folde or gi- 
 oen.or if there vvere wealth enough forthepurchafes.ot 
 merite for the gurft 7 he other is not a thing Cot fale, 
 nd onely the guift of the Gods. 
 
 tdeb. W htch the Gods haue giu en youf 
 
 Ptf. W^ch by cheir Graces I wrillkeepc. 
 
 /aeh. You may wearc her in title yours :but you 
 know Orange Fowle light vpon neighbouring Ponds. 
 Your Ring may be ftolne too.fo your brae* of vnprtzc*. 
 ble Eftimanons,the one is buc freile, and the other Ofo. 
 all;. A cunning Thiefe, or a (thai way) accompdm d 
 Coumw, would hazzard the winning both of firft and 
 lafl. 
 
 Ptft. Your IiaJy ,contain none fo accompliftt'd a 
 Courtier to conuince the Honour of my M iflris : if in the 
 holding or lofle of that, youterme herfnile, 1 do no. 
 thing doubt you haue ftoie ofTbeeues/wwithftanding 
 Ife ate not my Ring. 
 
 Phi. LetvileaueKeere.Gentlemen? . 
 
 Pofi. Sir. with all my heart. I his worthy Signior 1 
 thanke him, makes no ftraneer of me, we arc familiar at 
 firfi 
 
 /act. With fiue rimes To much ronuetffltionj fhouW 
 get ground of your faiie M iftrisj makehergobacke.e. 
 uen to theycilding, bad I admittance, sod opporuroitie 
 to friend. 
 
 Poft. No^o. 
 
 lack. \ dare thereupon pawne tl\e moyiie of my E- 
 Rate, to your Ring, which in my opinion o're-vaiue* it 
 fomething: but I make roy wcger rather againfi your 
 Confidence, then het Reputation. And to bane your of. 
 fence heeretn to, 1 darft attempt it againft any Lady in 
 the world. 
 
 Pfl. You are a great deale abus'd in too bold a per- 
 fwanon,and 1 doubt not you fortune what y'are worttry 
 of.by your Attempt. 
 
 I acb. Whafsihat? 
 
 Poftb. ARcpulle thougR your Attempt ( as you call 
 ir)deferue morcji punifhment too 
 
 Phi. Gentlemen enough of this, it came in toofo- 
 dainely,let it dye as it was borne^d 1 pity you be bet- 
 ter acquainted. 
 
 tub Would I had put my Fftate.and my Neighbors 
 on th'approbationofwhat I haue (poke. 
 
 PJr. What Lady would you chwfetoaffa.k? 
 
 lech. Yourt.whomin conftancie youthinke Hands 
 fofafe. 1 will lay you ten thoufands Duckets to your 
 Ring, that commend me torheCourt where your La. 
 dy is.with no more aduantage then the opportunitie of a 
 Iccond conference, and 1 will bring from thence, that 
 Honor of hers, which you imagine fo reteni'd. 
 
 Ptitbmw. I will wage agamft your Gold .Gold to 
 1 1: My Ring 1 holde deeic as my finger, 'tis part of 
 it 
 
 laeb You are a Friend, and there in the wifer : if you 
 buy Ladies fle(h at a Million aDram,you cannot pre> 
 feure tt from tainting; but 1 fee you haue fome Religion 
 in you, i hat you f eft re, 
 
 Paflhu. This is but a cuflome in your tongue you 
 beare a grauer purpofe I hope. 
 
 lack. \ am the Mafier of my fpeechei^nd would vn 
 der.go what's fpoken,F fweare. 
 
 Pcfthu. Will you? I (hall but lend my Diamond till 
 yout retume : let there be Couenann drawnc between's. 
 My Miftrii exceedes in goodnerTe,tbc bugenefTe of yooi 
 nwonhy thinMng.l dare you to tM match : hcere's my 
 
 Phit. I will haue it no lay. 
 
 Lxb. By the Gods it is one: if J bring you no fuffi 
 cient teftimony that Ihaue enioyd thsdeereO bodily 
 part of yaut Miflmtmy ten thousand Duckets jie yoocs, 
 
*The Tragecfy ofCymbebne. 
 
 373 
 
 fo isyouc Diamond coo : if I come off, and leaueher in 
 fuch honour as you haue trnft in ; Shee your Jewell, this 
 your Jewell, and my Gold are yours: proutded. I haue 
 your com tr.endation, for my more free entertainment. 
 
 //?. 1 embrace thefc Ccnditions,let vs haue Articles 
 betwixt vs : onely thus farre you (hall anfwere, if you 
 make your voyage vpon her, and giue me dirc&Iy to vn - 
 dcrftandtyQuhauepreu4yI*d,I am no further your Ene- 
 my t fheeisrtoc worth our debate. If fhee remaine vnfe- 
 due'd,you not making it sppeare otherwife : for your ill 
 -opinion.an4 th'afTaulcyou haue made toher chafltty ,you 
 fljall anfwer me with your S word. 
 
 loch. Your hand, a Couenjm : wee will haue thefe 
 thing* fet downe by lawfullCounftll, and ftraight away 
 for Britainejearr the Bargains (hould catch colde, and 
 fterue : I will fetch my Gold, and haucour two Wagers 
 recorded. 
 
 Pofl. Agreed. 
 
 Tre<b. Will (hi* hold, thinlcc yon. 
 
 Phil, Signior AK&MW will not from it. 
 Pray let follow 'em. Exeunt 
 
 Sccna Sexta. 
 
 Qu. Whilesyetihedewe'son ground. 
 Gather thofc Flowers, 
 Make hafte. Who ha's the note of them? 
 
 LW/. I Madam. 
 
 S*ien. Difpatch. ExaLadut. 
 
 "Now Maftcr Doctor, haue you brought thofe drugges ? 
 
 Or.Pieafeth your Highncs,! : here they are,Madam: 
 But 1 befeech your Grace, without ofTtnce 
 (My Confcience bids me aike) wherefore you haue 
 Commanded of trie thefe mod poyfonout Compounds, 
 Which ate the moooers of a languifhing death : 
 But though flow, deadly. 
 
 Q*; I wonder, Doctor, 
 
 Thou ask'it me fuch a Queftion: Haue 1 not bene 
 Thy PupiH long ? Haft thou not learn'd me how 
 To make Perfumes? Diftii! ? Preferue ? Yea fo, 
 That our great King himfelfe doth woo me oft 
 For my Confections ? Hauing thus farre proceeded, 
 (Vnlefle thou think 'ft me diuelJifb) is't not rneete 
 That I did ampli fie my Judgement in 
 Other Conclufjons ? I will try the forces 
 Of thefc thy Compounds, on fuch Creatures as 
 We count not worth the hanging (but none humane) 
 Totry the vigour of them, and apply 
 Alhyments to their Aft, and by them gather 
 Their feuerall venues, and effecls. 
 
 Cor. Your Highnefle 
 
 Shall from this pra&ife, but make hard your heart: 
 Bcfides, the feeing tbefe effects will be 
 Both noyfome, and infe&ioiu. 
 
 V O content thee. 
 
 Enter Pi fait. 
 
 Heere comes a flarteringRafcall, vpon him 
 Will I firft worke : Hee's for his Mafter, 
 AndenemytomySonne. Hownow Pifaanl 
 Doaor. your feruice for this time is ended, 
 Take your ownc way . 
 
 Car. IdofufpeAyoo.Madim, 
 Bur you (hall do no harms. 
 
 Qu. Hearkethee.aword. 
 
 Cor. 1 do not like her. She doth thinke flwh' 
 Strange ling'ring poyfons : I do know her fpir it, 
 And will noc trufl one ofher malice, with 
 A drugge of fuch damn'd Nature. Thofe Hie ha's, 
 Will flupifie and dull the Senfe s-whilc, 
 W hich firft (perchance) ftee'l prone on Cats and Dogs, 
 Then afterward vp higher : but there is 
 No danger in what (hew of death it makes, 
 More then the locking vp the Spirits a time, 
 Tobemorefrefh.reutoing Sheisfool'd 
 With a mo ft falfe eftVa : and I, the truer, 
 Sotobcfalfcwithbtff. 
 
 . "No further ferula 1 , Doctor, 
 V nt till fend for thee. 
 
 Cor. 1 humbly take my leaue. t 
 
 Q*. Wecpe s fhc(lill(lV,lSthou?) 
 Doit thouthinke in time 
 She will not quench, and let inftroaions enter 
 Where Folly now po(lefles ? Do thou worke : 
 When thou (halt bring me word (he louesmy Sonne, 
 lie cell thee on the irtftaot, thou art then 
 As great as is thy Mafter : Greater, for 
 His Fortunes all lye fpeechlefie, and his name 
 Is at latt gaspe. Returne he cannot, nor 
 Continue where he is : To (hifc his being, 
 Is to exchange one cnifery with another, 
 And euery day that comes, comes ro decay 
 A dayes worke in him. What (halt tbou expect 
 To be depender on a thing that leanes ? 
 Who cannot be new built, nor ha's no Friends 
 So much, as but to prop him ? Thou t ak'ft vp 
 Thou know'ft not what : But take it for thy laboar, 
 It is a thing I made, which hath the King 
 Fiue times redeem'd from death. I do not know 
 What is more CordiaU. Nay, I pry thee uke it, 
 It is an earned of a farther good 
 That I meane ro thee. Tell thy Miftris ho* 
 The cafe (lands with her : doot, as from thy felfe; 
 Thinke what a chance thou changed on, but thinke 
 Thou haft thy Miftris (till, to bocte,my Sonne, 
 Who (hall take notice of thee. lie mouc the King 
 To any (hape of thy Preferment, fucb 
 A s thon'lc defire : and then my felfe, I cbeefely, 
 That fet thee on to this defert, am bound 
 To loade thy merit richly. Call my women. Exit Pift. 
 Thinke on my words. A dye, and conftanc knaue, 
 Not to beftiak'd : the Agent for his Mafter, 
 And the Remembrancer of her, to hold 
 The hand-fail to her Lord. I haue giuen him that, 
 Which if he take, (hall quite vnpeople htr 
 Of Leidgers for her Sweete : and which, (he after 
 Except die bend her humor, (hall be affiir'd 
 Totafleoftoo. 
 
 So,fo : Well done, well done: 
 The Violets, CowOtppes, and the Prime-Rofcs 
 Beare to my Cloffet : Fare the* well, Pifata. 
 Thinke on my words. 
 Pifa. And (hall do: 
 But when tomy good Lord,! pioce 
 lie choakemy felfe : there's sll lie do for you. x*. 
 
574 
 
 The <Irage4j of Cymtx&M!. 
 
 Septima. 
 
 Inngt*alt*t. 
 
 /me. AFrHercrtKll,M><iaStef>damefeKet 
 fcFoolUh Suitor to a Wedded- Lady, 
 Thai bath her Husband banifli'd : O.that Husband. 
 Wty fupreame Crown* of griefe,and thofe repeated 
 Vex&tionsofit. Had! bin Theefe-ftolae, 
 As my two Broshers.happy : but moft mi&rable 
 [s the defires that's glorious. Blotted be thofe 
 rtc w tneane fo ete,that haue their hoeeft wills , 
 Which feaioos comfort. WhamayihisbePFye 
 
 Eater 
 
 fifi, Madam.a Noble Gentleman ofRome, 
 r> ps from any Lord with Letters, 
 
 ax>. Change you, Madam: 
 The Worthy Lnaatm is hi fafety, 
 And grectcs your Highneffe dewcly. 
 
 1m. Thanks good Sir, 
 You're kindly welcome. 
 
 laA. AH of her.rhat is out ofdoore.rooft rich : 
 KCbcbefurnifhd with a mind fo rare 
 She is alone th' Arabian-Bird; and I 
 Haue loft the wager. BoMnefle be my Friend: 
 At me roe Audacitie from head to foote, 
 Orlike the Parthian 1 (hall fly ing fight, 
 Rather diredrly fly. 
 
 Imogen rt*dt. 
 
 Heu*u f the NcUtfi ntteje k,fe tythtfn lam tutft in. 
 finitely tatd. RefleEt vfcn bt*> Mtrdi*glj, at yen value y* 
 tmfi. Lcooattts. 
 
 Sorerre I reide aloud. 
 But euen t he very mi ddic of my heart 
 1$ watm'd by'th'rcfl.and t ake it thankefWty. 
 You areas velcome( worthy Sr)*s 1 
 Haue words to bid you,tnd (ball find? it fo 
 loaOtbatl can do. 
 
 laeb. Thankcsfai reft Lady: 
 What are men mad.' Hath Nature giuen th vfm 
 To fee thi s vaulted Arch,and the rich Crop 
 OTSea and Land,which can diirmguifh'twixt 
 The fine Orbesabooe, and the twino'd Scenes 
 Vpon tbe nomber'd Beach,and can we not 
 Panitkm make withSpedalet fo pretious 
 Twixt&ire.andfoule? 
 
 Ian. Whatmakcsyouradmiration? 
 
 I Aib. It cannot be i'th'cye : for Apes,nd Monkeyi 
 Twixt two fuch She's>would chatter this way , and 
 Comemne with mowes the other. Nor i'th'iudgaem 
 Par Idiots in this cafe f faoour.woukj 
 Be wifely dehnit : Nor i'th' Appetite. 
 Shmexy to foch neate Excellence.oppos'd 
 Should makKdefi re vomit etnptiovfie, 
 Nocfoanur.dtofeed. 
 
 fan. Whet is the matter trov?/ 
 
 /. The Qoyed will: 
 T'w fatiaey et vnfaujfi'd defiic.tbst Tub 
 BoOifiira and fanning : Raucning 6tft the Lamb*, 
 Longs aiterfor theGarbage. 
 
 Areyouwefl? 
 
 Awfc. Tbenks Madam well : Befmhyou Sir. 
 Dfire nry Man'* abode , where 1 did leaue bun: 
 He's ftrange and peeuift*. 
 
 Pifa. I was going Sir, 
 To gios hire welcome. ; 
 
 /*. Continues well rcyLord? 
 Hw health befcech you? 
 
 l&b, WcUjfodan. 
 
 tm. Is he difpot'd t roirtb ? T hope be is. 
 
 lash. Exceeding pleafant : none a ftrang^r tixue 
 So merry,j fo gam dbm : be is calfd 
 The Britain? Reveller. 
 
 lau. Whenhewasheere 
 He did incline to fadneffe,and oft times 
 Notknowiug why. 
 
 lack. I nuer faw him {ad. 
 There is a Frenchman hit Companion,oiK 
 An eminent Mon6eur,that it feemes nuch loues 
 A Gallian-Girleathome. He furnaces 
 The thicke fighe* from bias; whiles the iolty Britain*, 
 (Your Lord I meane)Iaugh froro'sfree lungs .-cries oh. 
 Can my fides hold/o think that man who knowes 
 By Hiftory .Report.or his owne proofs 
 What woman i,yea what fhe cannot choofe 
 Bui muft bf.-will'sfteehouteslanguifli: 
 For affured bonoage ? 
 
 /*. WiDmyLordfeyfo? 
 
 1Mb. I Madam, with bis eyes in flood, with laughter, 
 " is a Recreation to be by 
 And hetre him mockc the Frenchman : 
 But Hcauen's know fome men ate much too bfews 
 
 /aw. Not he I hope. 
 
 /-as*. Not he : 
 
 But yet Heauen's bounty towards him,might 
 Be vs'd more thankfully. In himfeife 'tis roach; 
 In you, which I account bis beyond all Talenci. 
 Whil'ft I am bound to wonder .1 am bound 
 Toputytoo. 
 
 Imt. Whet do you piny Sir ? 
 
 lath. Two Creatures hearryiy 
 
 /. Am I one Sir? 
 
 You look e on me : what wrack drfccrce you in me 
 Defer ue* your pitty ? 
 
 !#}}. Lamentable : what 
 T hidemetrom the radiant Sun.and folace 
 Fth'Dungeon by a Snuffe 
 
 Im. 1 pray vou Sir, . 
 ptKucr with more optnnefleyoornrere 
 To rhy demands. Why do you pttty me ? 
 
 lack. That others do, 
 (I was about to fay)enioy your but 
 J t is an office of theGods to venge it, 
 Not mint to fpeake on't. 
 
 /DM You do feeme to know 
 Something ofme.orwhatconcernes me? pray you 
 Since doubting things goill,cften hurts more 
 Then to be fure they do. For Certainties 
 Either are pafl remedies; or timely knowing, 
 The remedy then borne. Difcouer to roe 
 What both you tpur and ftop 
 
 Iscb' Hid 1 rhu cheeke 
 
 To bathe my lips vpon : this hand, whofe touch, 
 (Whofe euery touehjwould force the Peelers foule 
 To'th'oaih of loyalty. Thi sob tec), which 
 Takes pnfonerihe wild motion of mice ey, 
 Fkriag b onely besre/nouidi (damo'd then) 
 
 Slauef 
 
The Tragedy ofCymbel'me. 
 
 V15 
 
 Sliuuet with lippesas common as the flay res 
 That mount t he Capitoll: loynegripes.with hands 
 Midehard with hourclyfalftiood (fai&ocdas 
 W lih labour: 1 * then by peeping in an eye 
 Bafe and illoflrious as the fmoakie light 
 That's fed with ftinking Tzilow : it were fit 
 That H the plagues of Hell fliould at one time 
 Encounter fnch teuolt . 
 
 Imo. MyLord.Ifesre 
 Has forgot Brittaine . 
 
 /4cb. Andhimfelfe.notl 
 Jnclin'd to this intelligence, pronounce 
 The Beggery of his change : but 'tis your Graces' 
 Thit from my mtneft Conference, to my tongue, 
 Ch irrr.fs this ropoi t oot. 
 
 Into, Lee me heare no more. 
 
 /<ick. O deerelt Soulc : your Caufc doth ftrike my han 
 With piuy, that doth make me ficke. A Lady 
 So faire, and faften'd co an Empf rie 
 Would make the great'ft King double, to be partnet'd 
 With Tomboyes hy r'd, with that felfe exhibition 
 Which your owne Cotters yeeld : with dilcas'd ventures 
 Th play with all Infirmities for Gold, 
 Which rottennctTe can lend Nature. Such boyl'd ftuffe 
 As well might poyfon Poyfon. Be reueng'd. 
 Or (he that bote you, was no Queene,and you 
 Rccoylefromyoor great Stocke. 
 
 [MO. Reueng'd: 
 
 How fhouM J be reueng'd? If this be true, 
 (As I haue fuch a Heart, that both mine cares 
 Muft not in ha ft* abofe) if it be true, 
 How (hould I be reueng'd ? 
 
 Ucb. Should he make me 
 Ltue iikc'D<Wf PrieH, betwixt cold ftieeu, 
 Whiles he is vaulting variable Rwnpes 
 In your defpight, vpon your parfe : reuenge it, 
 1 deoicate my felfe to your fweet pleasure. 
 More Noble then that ronnagate to your bed, 
 And will continue faft to your Affe&ion, 
 Stil!clofe,as fure. 
 
 Imo. W ha thoa, /!/*? 
 
 /4c. Let me my fenuce tender on your lippes. 
 
 fme. Away, Idocondemnemineearej.thar haue 
 So long at tended rhee. If tbouwert Honourable 
 Thou would* ft haue told this tale for Veuue, not 
 For fuch an end thou fcek'ft, s bafe.as ftraiige : 
 Thou wrong'** aGcntleman, who it as farte 
 From thy report, as thou from Honor: and 
 Solicites hcere a Lady, that difdaines 
 Thee.and the Diuell alike. What boa. Pifauh > 
 The King my Father fhall be made acquainted 
 Of thy A (fault : if he (hall thinke it fit, 
 A fawcy Stranger in his Court, to Marc 
 As in a Romifo Stew, and to expound 
 H beaftlymindetovs; he hath a Court 
 He little care* for, and" a Daughter, who 
 Henotrcfpeftsatail. Wnachoa,/>/iw? 
 
 fuck. O happy L-etmtUut I may fay. 
 The credit that thy Lady hath of thce 
 Offer ues thy truft, and thy rooft perfeft goodnefle 
 Her affur'd credit. Blcfled liue you long, 
 A Lady to the worthieft Sir, that euer 
 Country call'd his; and you his Miftris, onely 
 For the moft worthieft fie. Giue me your pardon, 
 F hue fpolc* this to know if your Arrunce 
 Wm depry rooted, and (hall make your Lord, 
 
 That which he it, new o're : And be is one 
 The trued manner'd : fuch a holy Witch, 
 That he enchants Societies into him t 
 Haife all men hearts are his. 
 
 Imo. You make amends. 
 
 Jack. He fits mongft men, like a defended God ; 
 He hath a kinde of Hooor fets him off, 
 More then a mortal! Teeming. Be not angrie 
 (Moft mighty Princeffe) that I haue aduentur'd 
 To try your taking of afalfe report, which hath 
 Honour 'd with confirmation your great lodgement, 
 In the election ofa Sir ,fo rare, 
 Which you know, cannot ene, The loue I beare him, 
 Made me to fan you that, but the Gods made you 
 (Vnlike all others) chaffeleflV. Pray y oor pardon. 
 
 Imo. All's w*ll Sir: 
 Take my powre i'th'Court for yours, 
 
 IMC!,. My humble thankes : I had almoft forgot 
 Fiiitreat your Grace, but in a fmall requefl. 
 And yet of moment too, for it coocerncs: 
 Yoor Lord, my felfe, and other Noble Friends 
 Are partners in the bufinefle. 
 
 Imo. Pray wturis't? 
 
 lacb. Some dozen Romanes of s, and your Lord 
 (The bcft Fcathrr of our wmg)haue mingled fuounu 
 To buy a Prefcnt for the Emperor . 
 Which I (the Factor for the rcfl) haue done 
 In France : 'tis Plate ofrare deuice, and lewds 
 Of rich, and exquifitc forme, their vatewes greet, 
 And I am fomething curious, being ftrange 
 To haue them in fafe ftowage : May it pleafe you 
 To take them in protection. 
 
 Imo. Willingly: 
 
 And pawnemine Honor for their fafety, fince 
 My Lord hath intereft in them, I will kecpe them 
 Jn my Bed-chamber. 
 
 Ifb. TheyareinaTrunke 
 Attended by my men . I will make bold 
 To fend them to you, onely for this night . 
 I muft aboord to morrow. 
 
 Into. O no.no. 
 
 I*ct>. Ye lbcfeech:orl(hallihortmyword 
 By length'ning my leturne. From Gallia, 
 I croft the Seat on purpofe,and on prorrufe 
 To fee your Grace. 
 
 Ima. I thanke you for your paines : 
 But not away to morrow. 
 
 tosh. O I muft Madam. 
 Therefore 1 ftiall befeech you.if you pleafe 
 To greet your Lord with writing, doo't re nighc, 
 I haue out-ftood my time, which is materisll 
 To'th tender of our Prefent. 
 
 Imo. I will write: 
 
 Send your Trunk e tome, it (hat! fsfe be kept, 
 And truely yeelded you : you're very welcome. Exaat, 
 
 jfctus SecunJuf. ScenaTrima. 
 
 Eater Clotten^andtlM two Lardt. 
 Clot. Was there euer man had fuch lucke?whcn I kifl 
 :ht lacks vpon an vp-csft, to be hit away? I had a hun- 
 dred pound on't : andthena whorfon lacke-an-Apes 
 
 rnuf 
 
The TranfaefCymbeline. 
 
 muft ukt mevpfor fwearwg, if 1 borrowed mttw 
 o*rhe of hin\and might not fpead them A toy pleafare. 
 
 x. What got he by that ? you haue broke hi* pan 
 with your Bowie. 
 
 vlfhwwithadblnlikehrtnihat broke it: it would 
 laucranallout. 
 
 Clot. WhenaGentkwtt* it difpos'd to fweare:itis 
 not for any Aanders by to curtail his oathes. Ha ? 
 4. No my Lord; nor crop the cares of them. 
 
 Ckt. Whorfoo dog ; 1 gaue htm fati jfa&ion ?would 
 he had bin one of nsy Ranke. 
 
 . Tohauefroell'dlikeaFoole. 
 
 Ciot. I n not vext more at any thing in tb'earth : a 
 pent on'r, lhad rather not be fo Noble at 1 am : they dare 
 not fight with me, becaufe of the Quecne my Mo- 
 ther : eaery lacke-Slaue hath his belly full of fighting, 
 and I muft go vp and downs like a Cock, that no body 
 can match. 
 
 . You ate Cocke and Capon too, and you crow 
 Cock, with your combe on. 
 
 Clot. Szyenchou ? 
 
 s. It is not fit you Lotdfhip fhould vnderuke euery 
 Companion , that you giue offence too . 
 
 flat. No,I know that : but it is fit I fhould commit 
 offence to my inferiors. 
 
 s. I.itintforyourLordfhiponely. 
 
 Ckt. Why fo I fay. 
 
 I. Did you heere of a Stranger that's come to Court 
 night? 
 
 Chi. A Stranger ,and I not know on't? 
 
 a. He's a Orange Fellow himfelfe.and knowes k not. 
 
 I. There's an Italian come,, and 'tit thought one of 
 Leomeiu Friends. 
 
 Clot.. 2>w<j/i?Ab4ni{VitRfc9t5;9nd he'janoiher, 
 whatfosusr be be. . Who told you of this Stranger / 
 
 I. One of your Lordftiips Psges. 
 
 Cist. Is it ml went to looke vponhim?Is there no 
 de f ogetionin't? 
 
 i. You cannot derogate my Lord. 
 
 Clot. Noteafaylthinke. 
 
 a. YooateaFoolc graunted, therefore yonr Iffues 
 being fool ifh do not derogate. 
 
 Clot. Come, Ik go fee chit Italian: what I bane loft 
 to day at Bowles,I)e winne to night of bin. Come ;go. 
 
 i. lie attend your Lordfhip. fxit. 
 
 Thai foch a craftie Diuell as is hit Mother 
 Should ycild the wadd this Afle : A woman, that 
 Beares all downe wi(h her Braine.and this her Soonc, 
 Canoot take two from twenty for hit heart, 
 Audleaueeighteene. AUs pooreprinceffe, 
 Theu<jiuine/rwjf?, what thou endor'ft, 
 Betwixt a Father by thy Step-dame gouem'd, 
 A Mother hourely coyning plots : A Wooer, 
 More hatefull then the foule expulfion i 
 OfthydeereHutband. Then that horrid Aft 
 Of the diuorcr. heel'd make the Heauens hold firme 
 The walls of thy deere Honour. Keepe vnftwk'd 
 That Temple thy fsire mlnd^hat thou maift ftand 
 T'entoy thy btnUh'd Lord i and this great Land euai. 
 
 Scena Secunaa. 
 
 Enter Imcgeoffo 
 /mo. Who's there > My woman 
 La. Plcafe you Madam. 
 la. Whathouieislt? 
 
 a Lady. 
 
 La%. Almoftmidni ht > MdaiD. 
 
 /mo. I haue read three houret then: 
 Mine eyes are weake. 
 
 Fold downe the leafp where I bine left : to bed 
 Take not away the Taper, leaue it burning .- 
 And iftboo c*nft awake by foure o'th'clock, 
 I prythee call me . Sleepe bath ceiz'd me wholly. 
 To your protection I commend roe, Gods , 
 From Fay ries^nd the Tempters of the night, 
 Guard me befeechyee. S/etpet. 
 
 ladtimofrom die Truakf 
 
 loch. The Crickets fing.and man t ore4abor*d icnfc 
 Repaires it felfc by reft : Our Taripine thus 
 Did foftiy prefTe the Ru(he,ere he waken'd 
 TheChafiitie he wounded. Cjtberea, 
 Howbrauely thoo becom'fl thy Bed;frefh Lilly, 
 And whiter then the Sbeetct : that I might touch. 
 But kite, one k ifTe. Rubies vnparagon*d, 
 How deerely they doo't : Tis her breathing that 
 Perfumes the Chamber thus : the Flame o'tnTapet 
 Bowes toward her.and would vndcr-peepe bet lids. 
 To fee th'incloied ligh,now Canopied 
 Vnder thefe windowes, White and Aure lac'd 
 With Blew of Heauens own? tine*. But my defigne. 
 To note the Chamber, I will write all downc, 
 Such,and fucb pidores: There the window,fuch 
 Th'dornenentofherBcd;fhcAtiS5, Figure^ 
 Why foch, and fuch : and the Contents o'th'Story. 
 Ah,bat fome naturalinotes about her Body, 
 Aboue ten tboufend meaner Mout abhu 
 Would teftiSe, t'enrich mine Inuentone. 
 
 aeepe,thou Ape of death.lye dull vpoo h, 
 A nd b hec Senfe but ax a M onunxnt, 
 
 Thus in a Chappcli lying. Come off t come off; 
 As flippery as the Cordian.knoc was hard. 
 Tis mine t and thii will wltnefleootwaidly, 
 As ttrongty as the Confcicnce do's within : 
 To'th 'madding of her Lord. On her left breft 
 A mole Cinque.fported : Like the G imfon drops 
 I' ih'bottome of a Cowflippe. Htetc'st Voucher, 
 Stronger then euer Law could make; this Secret 
 Will force him thinke 1 haue picked the lock,nd (*ane 
 
 1 he treafure of her Honour. No more : to what end? 
 Why fhould I write :his downe. that's riueted, 
 Serew'd to my memorte. She hath bin reading lue, 
 The Tale of 7m?,heere the !e?ffe's tum'd downe 
 Where Philomel? gaue vp. I haue enough, 
 To'thTtuncke aaine,aod fhut the fpring of it. 
 Swift.fwifc.you Dragons of the night,that dawning 
 May beare the Raoens eye : I lodge in fcare, 
 Though this aheaueoly Angell : hdl is bccre. 
 
 One,two,tbre: ttme.doie. 
 
 Scena Terti*. 
 
 Enter Cfo$ron,md Lords- 
 x. YourLc*cUhlplstbernof>|tientmaninlofle^ie 
 
 moft eoldeft that euer tum'd vp Ace. 
 
 Cla. It would nwke any man cold to loote. 
 
 t. But not euery man patien* after the nobk tempC 
 of your Lord&ip j You ac moft hot, and Smous when 
 you winne. 
 
 Get 
 
The 
 
 m 
 
 beTtne. 
 
 Winning will put any man into coinage: if I could get. 
 i hi. Foolifc J*Hge* t 1 0ou4d haucGold enough : it' a> 
 raoft morning, is't not? 
 
 Day.rwyLord. 
 
 C/of. 1 would this Muficke would comet lamadui. 
 fed to giue her Muficke a mornings .they fay it will pcoe- 
 
 Come on, tune: If you can penetrate Her with yomnn- 
 gcnng.fo : wee I cry with tongue coo ! if none will do.let 
 her rmiine : but lie neuer gruc o're. Firft, a trrry excel- 
 lent good concerted thing} after a woodcr.ul facet aiie, 
 with admirable nch words to it, and then let her coofi- 
 
 SONG. 
 H<*kf, bearte, lhe Lark** Uvuteas gate fiagi t 
 
 Hta Sttedi totvater a t 
 
 on cbatie'd Ffaores ttt Ijti: 
 J vtnkpl <JMarj-k*li teens to ope their Golden ytt 
 b etcay tbt*g that pretty u , ay Ltdjfweet anft : 
 
 So, get you gone: if tSl pen crate, 1 will eonfider your 
 Munckcthe better: if itdo not, trlra'royce inhweares 
 which Horfe-haires, and Calues- guw, notthevoycc of 
 tnpaued Eunuch to boor, on neuer anted. 
 Enter Cjmb*line ,<nd ww*. 
 
 Heerc come* the King. 
 
 Clot. I am glad I was vp foiate, for that's the ntafon 
 1 wa vp fo carety : h cannot choofe but take this Ser- 
 nice I haue done, fatherly. Good morrow to your Ma- 
 icfty, and to my gracious Mother 
 
 Crw.Attend you here the doore of oor ft era daughter 
 Witt foe not forth ? 
 
 Clot. I hauc afliyl'd her with Muftckei.but fh vouclw 
 fafes no notice. 
 
 Cjm. The Exile of her Minion u too oew, 
 She hath not yet forgot him, fome more time 
 Muft weare the priot ofhis remembrance on't, 
 And theft (he's yours. 
 
 gu. You are mod bound lo'thTCng, 
 Who let's go by no vintages, that may 
 Prefcrre you to his daughter : Frame your felfe 
 To orderly foliciry. and be friended 
 With amncHeof the fcafoa : make denials 
 Enaeale your Seruices : fofeeme, as if 
 Y oa were mfpir'd to do tbofe duties which 
 You tender to her : that you in all obey her, 
 S*uc when command toyour difaiuTion tends, 
 And rhereio you are fenfeleife. 
 
 CUt, Senfelefle^Notfo. 
 
 Mef. So like you (Sir) Ambaffadors ftom Rome; 
 The one is faaat Lacim. 
 
 Cjm. A worthy Fellow, 
 Al&eit he come* on angry purpoCenow; 
 But that's no fault ofhis : we muft receyuehim 
 According to the Honor ofhis Sender, 
 And towards himfclfc, bis goodncfle tore-fpeot on vs 
 We mart exxenc! our notice : Our deere Sonnc, 
 When vouhaue giuen goodrnorntng to your Miftris, 
 Atteod the Quecne, and vs, we Qiall ruaieneede 
 T employ you toward(thu Rornane. 
 Come our Qirecne. Sxrunt. 
 
 CLet. If fhe bo yp. He fpeake with her . if not 
 Lethet tye(iili,anddreame : by yourleauehoa, 
 1 knew her womeo are about her : whst 
 
 If I do Drte one of their haod*, 'tis Gojd 
 Which buyes adraittaoee (oft it dot h) yca^nd makes 
 Dtana't Rangers faJfs thcm/elucs, yceld rp 
 Their De*re to'tt/ftand o'th"Stealer : and 'tis Gold 
 Which makes the True-man kill'd ,and faues tb Theefc: 
 Ny .fomeumc hangs both Tbeefe.and True-roan - wha.( 
 Can it not do, and vndoo?! mil make 
 One of her women Lawyer to me, for 
 1 yet not vnderfbnd the cafe my felfe. 
 By your leauc- Kaockgi. 
 
 Entrr a Ladj. 
 
 La. Who's there thai koockei? 
 
 Clot. A Gentleman. 
 
 Lt. No more. 
 
 Cta. Yes.aixiaGeaclewoniaasSannt, 
 
 if That's moc* 
 
 Then fome whofc Taylors are a*0eere as yoors. 
 Can iuAly boafi oft what's your LordQiips pleafurc ? 
 
 Clot. Your Ladies peifon,o(Vc ready? 
 
 L#, I.tokeepe her Chamber. 
 
 Clot. There is Gold for you^ 
 Sell me your good report . 
 
 La. How.my good nane } or to report of yon 
 Whai I (hall thinkc is good, ThePtriKeflV. 
 
 Enter Imogen. 
 
 Cbt. Good morrow faireft, Sifter your fwe hand. 
 
 /my. Goodflaorrow Sir, you lay out too much paines 
 For purchasing but trouble : the thankes I giuc, 
 Is telling you that 1 am poore of iliankrs, 
 And fcatfe can fpare them. 
 
 Clot. Still I fweare I loueyou. 
 
 imo. Ifyou but faidfo. 'twere aideepe with me: 
 If you fweare ftill, your recompence is (till 
 TtiatJ regard it not. 
 
 Clot. This is no anfwrr. 
 
 Ime. But th^t you (hall not fay, I yeeld being filem, 
 I would not fpeake, 1 prty you fpare roe, 'faith 
 I/hall vnfoldequallditcourtefie 
 To y OUT befi kindoeflie : one of your great knowing 
 Should learoe (being taught) forbearance. 
 
 Clot. To leaae you to your madneffe, 'twere roy fin, 
 I will not. 
 
 Imo. Fooies are not mad Folkes. 
 
 Clot. Do you call me Foolc ? 
 
 Imo, As I am road I do i 
 1 f y oo'l be patient, lie oo more be road, 
 Thar cur v both. 1 am much forry (Si)> 
 You put me to forget a Ladies manners 
 By being fo verbal) : and learne now, for all, 
 That 1 which know my bean, do beerc pronounce 
 By th Very truth of it, I care not for you, 
 And am fo neere the lacks ofChahr.tr 
 To ccofe my velfe, I hate voa : which I had rather 
 You felc, then make't my boar*. 
 
 Clot. You finne againft 
 ObedietKc, which you o w your Father, for 
 The Contract yon pretend with chat We Wretch* 
 One, bred of Almes, and foftei'd with cold di&w, 
 W ith fcraps oth'O>an : It is no Contraa, nor- ; 
 And though it be allowed in meaner panic* 
 ( Yet who then he more roeane) to knit their boles 
 (On whom there is no more dependsneie 
 But Brats tod Beggery) in fe\fe-figur'd knot, 
 Yet you are curb'd from that enlargement, by 
 
 ' Tb 
 
The Tragedy of Qymbeline. 
 
 The confequence o th'Cr owne,and muft not.foyle 
 The precious note of it; with e bafe Slauc, 
 AHilding for a Liuone.a Squires Cloth, 
 A Pander; not Co eminent. 
 
 Imo Propbane Fellow: 
 Were thou the Sonnc of 7*prtr,and no wore, 
 But what thou arc betides : hou wer'i too baft, 
 TobchisGroome : thou wer't dignified enough 
 Euen to the point of Enuie. If 'twere made 
 Compacaciue for your Vcrtues,tt> be ftild 
 The vnder Hangman of bis Kmgdome; and hated 
 For being prefer'd fo well. 
 
 Clot . The Souih-Fog roi him . 
 
 Imo. He neuer can meete more mifchance.then come 
 To be but nanVd of thee. His mean'ft Garment 
 That euer hath buc clip t his body; is dearer 
 In my rcfpedt,then all the Heires aboue thee, 
 Were chey all made fuch men : How now Ptftmt) 
 
 Clot. His Garments? Now the diucJl. 
 
 IMO. To Dorothy my woman hie tbce prefemly. 
 
 Clat. HisGarment? 
 
 Imo. I am fprtghted with a Foole, 
 Frighted, and angred worfe : Go bid my woman 
 Search for a Jewell, that too cafually 
 Hath left mine Arme : it was thy Matters. Shrew me 
 If 1 would ioofe it for a Reuenew, 
 Of any Kings in Europe. I do think, 
 I faw*t this morning . Confident 1 am. 
 Laft night 'twas on mine Arme; I kifs'd it, 
 I hope it be not gone.to tell my Lord 
 That t kt(Te aught but he. 
 
 Pif. TwiUnotbeloft. 
 
 Imo. I hope fo : go and fearch. 
 
 Cht . You haue abus'd me : 
 Hi* meaneft Garment ? 
 
 Imo. J.ifaid To Sir, 
 If you will make'r an Adion.call witneffe to't. 
 
 Clot. 1 will enforme your Father. 
 
 Imo. Your Mot bet too: 
 She's my good Lady; and will concieoe,! hope 
 Buc the worrt of me. So I Jeauc your Sir, 
 TottVotft of difcontent. Exit. 
 
 Clot. He ibereueng'd : 
 His mean'ft Gzrmcni ? Well. Exit. 
 
 Scena Ouarta. 
 
 Enter 
 
 P'ft. Feare it oot Sir : I would I were fo fure 
 To winne the King, as I am bold, her Honour 
 Will remain* her's. 
 
 Pbtt. What meancs do you make to him t 
 
 Poft. Not any : but abide the change of Time, 
 Quake in the prefent winters ftace.and wifh 
 That warmer dayes would come : In thefe fear'd hop* 
 I barely graiifie your louc; they fayling 
 I rowft die much your debtor. 
 
 Phil. Your very goodnefTe.and your company, 
 Ore .payee all 1 can do. By this your King, 
 Harh heard of Great .AugHfi -. Caiiu Lutiut, 
 Willdo-bCommiffionihroughiy. Andl think 
 
 Hee Ic grant the Tribute . fend tb'Arrerogss, 
 
 Or looke vpon our Romaineijwhofe remembrance 
 
 Is yet frtih in their gnefe. 
 
 Pt/l. Idobeieeue 
 
 (Statui though j am none,nor like to be) 
 That this will proue a Warre; and you (hall heaie 
 The Legion now in Gallia.fooner landed 
 In our not- fearmg-Bri tame, then haue ty dings 
 Of any penny Tribute paid. Our Countrymen 
 Are men more order'djthen when luluu Cafar 
 Smil'd at their lackc of skill ,but found their courage 
 Worthy his frowning at. Their difcipline, 
 (Now wing-led with their courages) will makeknowoe 
 To their Approuers, they are People/uch 
 That'mend vpon the worJd. Enttr lathimo. 
 
 Pht. See Ucktm,. 
 
 Pe/l. The fwifteft Harts,haucpofted you by land; 
 And Windes of all the Corners kils'd your Sailes, 
 To make your veflell nimble. 
 
 PM. Welcome Sir. 
 
 Pofl. I hope che bnefeneffe of your anfwere,made 
 The fpeedinefle of your rctuine. 
 
 Itcbi. Your Lady, 
 Is one of the fayreft that I haue look'd vpon 
 
 Pofl. And therewithall the befl.or let her beauty 
 Looke thorough a Cafement to allure falfe hearts. 
 And be falfe with them. 
 
 lacbi. Heere are Letters for you. 
 
 toft. Their tenure good I truft. 
 
 loth, Tis very like. 
 
 Poft. Was CMMI Lucau in the Britaioe Court, 
 When you were there ? 
 
 l*cb. Hewasexpeaedthen, 
 But not approach 'd. 
 
 T>ft. All is well yet, 
 
 Sparkles this Stone as it was went, or is' t not 
 TOO dull for your good wearing ? 
 
 lack. ifihaueJoftit, 
 I fhoutd haue loft the worth of it in Gold, 
 He make a tourney twice as farre,t'enioy 
 A iecond night of fuch fweet fhortnefle, which 
 Was mine in Bnraine, for the Ring is wonne. 
 
 Poft . The Stones too hard to come by. 
 
 fact. Not a whit, 
 Your Lady being foeafy. 
 
 Pojt. Make note Sir 
 
 Your lorte.your Sport : I hope you know that we 
 Muft not continue Friends. 
 
 lack. GcodSir,wcmufi 
 If you keepe Couenant : had I not brought 
 The knowledge of your Miftris home.I grant 
 We were to queftion farther; but I now 
 Profefiemy feife the winner of her Honor, 
 Together with your Ring; and not the wronger 
 Of her.or you Vuuing proceeded but 
 By both your wllles. 
 
 Pofl. If you can mak't apparent 
 That yon haue tafted her in Bed; my hand, 
 And Ring is yours. If not, the fcule opinion 
 You had ofher pure Honour; games,orloofes, 
 Your Swcrd.or m:ne,or MafterkfTc lea Jc both 
 To who ftiall finde them. 
 
 lack. Sir^ny Cucumfrances 
 Being fo nerc the Tru:h,as I will make them , 
 Muft firft induce you to bdeeue; whofe frrength 
 I will cor.fir me wtt h oach.which I doubt not 
 
 You'l 
 
The Tragedie of Cjmbelvu. 
 
 ,89 
 
 You'l glue me leaoe to fpsre, when you Guli find* 
 Youncedeitnot. 
 
 />*/. Proceed. 
 
 AfA. Firfr, her Bed-chamber 
 (Where I conf*iTelfleptnoi,batprofefle 
 Hid that was well worth watching) it was hsng'd 
 With Tapiftry of Silke,and Siluer, the Story 
 Eroud CLetfatra, when (he met her Roman, 
 And Sidnm fwcll'd abooe the Bankej, or for 
 Tbepreffe of Boates.or Pride. Apcece of Worke 
 Sobraaely done, fo rich, that it did ftriue 
 ]n Wotkemanfhip, and Value, which I wondeTd 
 Could be fo rarely, and exactly wrought 
 Since che true life on*t was 
 
 Pft. Thisistrnc; 
 
 And r his you might haoe heard of heere, by me. 
 Or by foroe other. 
 
 lacb. Moreparticulars 
 Muft juftifie my knowledge. 
 
 ttft. So they muff. 
 Or doc your Honour injury, 
 
 loco. The Chimney 
 
 1$ Sooth the Chamber, and the Chimney-pee* e 
 Chafte Dim, bathing : neuer fa w I figures 
 So likely to report thetnfclues ; the Cutter 
 Was a* another Nature dombe, cnit-wtnt her, 
 Motion,and Breath left oat. 
 
 ffl. Thisisaihing 
 
 Which you might from Relation likewife reape, 
 3eiog, as it it, much fpoke of. 
 
 lcb. r he R oofe o'th Chamber, 
 With golden Cherubim is fretted. Her Andirons 
 (I had forgot them) were two winking Cupids 
 Of Siluer, each on one foote Sanding, nicely 
 Depending on their Brands. 
 
 Pft. This is her Honor : 
 
 Let it be granted you haue feeneall this (and praifo 
 Be gmeo to ycur remembrance) the defcription 
 Of what is in her Chamber, nothing faues 
 The wager you haue laid. 
 
 I*tb. Then if you can 
 
 B< pale, T beggc but leaue to ayre this Icwell : Se, 
 And now 'tis vp againe : it tnuft be married 
 To that your Diamond, lie keepe them. 
 
 Poji. I one 
 
 Once more let me behold it: Is it that 
 Which I left with her? 
 
 latb. Sir(Ithankehtr)that 
 She ftiipt it from her Arme - 1 fee her yet : 
 Herprtny Action, did out-fell her guift. 
 And yet enrich'd it too : ilie gaue h me, 
 And Uid, (he prtz'd it once. 
 
 fi$. Maybe.ftwpluck'ditorT 
 To fend it me. 
 
 2Mb. She writes fo to you.? doth (heef 
 
 Pft. Ono,no,no,'tiserue. Uecre, take this too, 
 It it a Bjfiliike vnto mine eye, 
 Killes me to looke on't : Let there be no Honor, 
 Where there is Beauty : Truth, where femblance : Lone, 
 Where there's another man. The Vowes of Women, 
 Of no more bondage be, to where they are made, 
 Then they are to their Venues,whjch is nothing 
 O,aboue meafore falfe. 
 
 Phi!. Haue patience Sir, 
 And take your Rinc3gain? > 'tis not yet wonne 
 It rmy be probable ibe loft it : or 
 
 Who knowes if one her women, being corrupted 
 Hath frolne it from her. 
 
 P$. Very true, 
 
 And fo 1 hope he came by t :backemy Ring, 
 Render to me fome corporal! figne about her 
 More euident then this .- for this was fiolne. 
 
 Aw b. By lupker, I had it from her Armc. 
 Peft. Hearkeyou.he fweares : by lupuer he fweares 
 'Tistrue. oiy Iceepe the Ring- 'risuue lam Cure 
 She would not loofeit .-her Attendants ate 
 All fworoe, and honourable : they induc'd toAeale it ? 
 And by a Stranger ? No, he bath enioyM her. 
 The Cogniiince of ber incontineocie 
 Is this : ihe hath bought the name ofWhore,thus deerl 
 There, take thy hyrc, and all the Fiends ofHell 
 Diuide themfelues betweene you. 
 
 PkiL Sir, bepanent; 
 This t snot ftrong enough to be beleeu'd 
 Of one perfwadcd well of. 
 . Pf. Neuer talkeon't: 
 She hath bin coked by him. 
 
 loch, ff you feeke 
 
 For farther Utisfying. vnder her Breaft 
 (Worthy her preffing) lyes a Mole, right proud 
 Of that mofl delicate Lodging. By ray life 
 Ikiftit, andiigauemeprefenthuoger 
 To frde againe, though full. You do remember 
 This ftainevpon her? 
 
 Pfl. I.anditdothcoufirme 
 Another ftaine, as bigge as Hell can hold, 
 tyere there no more but it. 
 
 lath. Will you hearc more t 
 
 Poft. Spare your Arethmaticke, 
 Neuer count the Turnes : Oacc,and a Million. 
 
 lock. Hebefworne. 
 
 Poft. Nofwearing: 
 
 If you will fweare you haue not done*t t you Jye> 
 And I will kill thee, tf thoudofl deny 
 Thou'ft made me Cuckold.- 
 
 l*ch. He deny nothing. 
 
 Poft. O that I had her heere,to teare bcr Limb-mcak 
 I will go there and doo't, i'ih'Court,bcfore 
 Her Father. He do fomething. fxa. 
 
 Ph,l. QjirebeHdes 
 
 The gouernoient of Patience. You haoe wonne : 
 Let's follow him, and petuert the prcfent wrath 
 He hath againft himfelfc. 
 
 loth. With ail my heart. Exam. 
 
 Enter Poftkimxa. 
 
 Pop. Is there no way for Men ro be^but Women 
 Mufl be halfe-workers? We a. call Baftards, 
 And that mofl venerable man, which I 
 Did call my Father, was, I knowrnot whew 
 When I was Hampt. Some Coyrw r with his Toole* 
 Made me a counterfeit : vet my Mother feem'd 
 The Dion of that time : k> doth my Wife 
 The Noo-parcill of this, OJ, Vengeance, Ver.gence J 
 Me of toy fawrull pleafure (he rerrrain'd, 
 tay'd me oft forbearance : didit with 
 
 Andptay'dmeortf 
 
 A pudencie fo R ofic, the fweet view on't 
 Might well haue warm'd olde Saturne ; 
 That I thought her 
 As Crafty swKSorm'd Snow. 
 Thisydlovf facbimo'man houre wast not? 
 aaaa 
 
 Or 
 
The Tragedy of Cymbcline 
 
 Or lede; firft i Perchance he fpoke not.but 
 
 ike a full Acorn'd Boate.a larmtn on, 
 v.ry'de oh, and mounted ; found no o'ppofition 
 But what he look'd for. fhould oppoie.and (he 
 
 hould from encounter guard. Could 1 node out 
 
 'he Woman* part in me, for there's no motion 
 That tends to vice in man.but 1 affirms 
 
 t is the Woman* part : be it Lying, note it, 
 The woman* : Battering, hers ; Decciuing, hen : 
 
 .uft.and ranke thoughts, hcrs.hers : Reuenges hers: 
 Ambitioni.Couetings change of Prides, Difdaine, 
 
 {ice-longing, Slandets, Mutability; 
 All Faults that name, nay, that Hell knowet, 
 Why hers, in pt, or all : but rather all For eoen to Vice 
 
 They are not conftanr, but arechanging (till; 
 Oae Vice, bat of a minuteold, for one 
 Not lialfe fo old as that. I lc write againft them, 
 Deteft them, corfe them : yet 'til greater Skill 
 In a true Hate, to pray they hau their will : 
 The vy DiueUcannot plague them better. Exit. 
 
 Actus TertiM. ScenaTrinM. 
 
 enter is State jCjmkelMe, Qaame t Cli>tte>>. d^Lordtat 
 
 onedcare, and at another t Caw, L*ciiu t 
 
 xd Attendant. 
 
 Cjta. Now fay, what would Angiftut Cafar with vi? 
 
 Lue. When lalttu Cafar (whofe lemembrance y et 
 Lines in mens eyes, and will to Eares and Tongues 
 RcTheame, snd hearing euet)wa in this Biiuin, 
 And Conquer 1 d it, CtfJxtlan thine VnkU 
 [Famous in Cafai ptayfes, no whit le(Te 
 Then in hit Feat* deferuing it) for him, 
 And his Succefijcm, granted Rome a Tribute, 
 Yeerely three thoofand pounds ; which(by thee)iate!y 
 lakftTOtender'd, 
 
 Andioumthraeruale, 
 Shall be foeuer. 
 
 Clot. There be many Ctfart, 
 Ere fitch another lu'.ua : Britaine's a world 
 By it fclfc, and we will nothing pay 
 For wearing our owns Nofes. 
 
 Sgs That opportunity 
 
 Which then they had to take front's, to refornc 
 We haue againe. Reracmbcr Sir, my Liege, 
 The Ki ngs your Anccftors, togetheryrith 
 The natural! brauery of yeorlfle, which {lands 
 As Nepw.es Parke, ribb'd, and pal'd in 
 With Oskes Tnikaleabie.uid roaring Waters, 
 With Sands that will not beare yew enemies Boates, 
 But fucke them ?p to'thTop-meft, A kinrie of Conqueft 
 Cuftv made heere, but made not heere his brsgg e 
 Ot Came, and Saw, and Ot>er*eamc : with ftame 
 (The firft that euertouch'd him) he was curied 
 From off our Coaft, twice beaten : tnd his Shipping 
 (Poere ignorant Baobles) or our terrible Seas 
 LlkeEgge-ihels mou'd rpon their Surges, crack'd 
 Aieafily gainftourRockes. Forioy wheieof, 
 The hm'JCa/ifaiat, who was once at point 
 Fortune) to maftcr Cefon Sword. 
 .7NV with rwoydng-Firsj bright, 
 
 And Bticames ftrut wi|h C ourage 
 
 Cln. Come, there's no n:ore Tribute to be paid ; out 
 Kingdome is Wronger then it was at that time: and (as I 
 faid; there u no mo fuch Cffort ,oihcr of them may haue 
 crook'd Nofe*. but to owe tuch ftraitc Arrnes, none 
 Cym. Son, let your Mother end. 
 Ctt. We haue yet many among 7s, can gripe as hard 
 as Caffibutan, I doe not fay I am one : but I haue a hend. 
 Why Tribute^ Why Ihould we pay Tribute . 1 f C*/lr 
 can hide the Sun from vs with a Blapket t or put the Moon 
 io hit pocket, we will pay him Tribute for light: elfe Sir, 
 no wore Tribute, pray you now. 
 
 Crm. You muft know, 
 Till the iniurious Romans, did extort 
 ThisTribute from s, we were free. CeTan Ambition. 
 Which fwellM fo much, that it did almo A ftretch 
 The Tides o-th'World,againft all colour heere. 
 Did put the yoake vpon's ; which to fluke off 
 Becomes a warlike people, whom we reckon 
 Ourfeluestobe,wedo. Say thentoC/ir, 
 OorAnceftor was that MuJmuiiw> which 
 Ordam'd our Lawcs, whofe vie the Sword ofCtfar 
 Hath too much mangled; whofe repayre, and franci.iiV, 
 Shall (by the power we hold) be our good df eft 
 Tho Rome be thcrforc angry.Mn/mnw made our lavvc-s 
 Who was the firft of Britaine, which did put 
 His brovm within a goJdenCrowne,and call'd 
 Himfelfe a King. 
 
 Luc. ItmiottyCjmtelae, 
 That I am to pronounce AuguSw ("fa 
 (C*far t that hath moeXings bisSeruant.^ihen 
 Thy fclfe Domefticke Officers) thine Enemy : 
 Receyue it from me then.. Warre, and Confufion 
 }nC*{*ri name pronounce Pgainfi:hee . L6oke 
 Portury,nottoberefifted. Tbusdefide. 
 Ithanketheeformyfelfe. 
 
 Cjm. Thou art welcome fa. 
 Thy Cefar Knighted me ; my youth I fpent 
 Much vnder him . of him, 1 ghr'd Honour, 
 WhUh he, to fecke of me againe, perforce, 
 Behooues me keepe at v iterance, i m perfeft, 
 That the Pannonians md Dalmatians, for 
 Their Liberties are now in Ames : a Prefiden t 
 Which not to reade. would fhevr the Briumet cold . 
 So Caftf (hall not finde them. 
 Lue. Letproofcfpeake. 
 
 Clot. HisMaiefty biddes you welcome. Mike pa- 
 Rime with vs, a day, or two, or longer : if you feck vs af- 
 terward* in other tearmes, you lhll findevsinour Salt- 
 water-Girdle: if you beate vt out of it, it is yours: if you 
 fall in the aduenture, our Crowes (hall fare the better for 
 you : and there's an cod. 
 Luc. So fir. 
 
 Cym I know your Matters pieafure^and he mine : 
 AH the Remaioe, is welcome. Extuit. 
 
 Scena Secunda. 
 
 Eater Pifatic reading cfaLtner. 
 Pif. Howr e^AduUery t Wherefore writeyounot 
 Whoc ) ionftert her accufe? Loonttttu : 
 ObMaflcr, whacafhange iafcftioo & 
 
The Tragedie of Cjmbetine. 
 
 stalnemto thy eare? What falfe Italian, 
 
 As poyfonoutongu'd,as handed)hath preuail'd 
 
 3n thy too ready hearing ? Difloyall ? No. 
 
 She's punifh'd for her Truth; and vndergoes 
 
 MoreGoddefle-like.then Wife-like; fuch Affaults 
 
 As would take in fome Vertue. Oh my Matter, 
 
 Thy mind to her,i$ now as lowe,as were 
 
 Thy Fortunes. How ? That I fhould mutther her, 
 
 Vpon the I.oue.and Tiuth.und Vowes;which 1 
 
 9 iue m*de to thy command ? I her ? Her blood ? 
 
 ff it be lo.to do good feruice.neuer 
 
 Let m be counted fcruiceable. How looke I, 
 
 That I fhould feeme to lacke humanity , 
 
 >o much as this Fact comet to t Doo't tiThe Letter, 
 
 I hunt fent Ixrjkj htf mmt cmmit*d t 
 SMli*rtheeipf9rt**itu. Ohdamn'd paper, 
 Jiacke as the Itike that's on thee : fer.felefTe bauble, 
 Art thou a Fcedarie for this A<3; and look'ft 
 So Virgin-like without ? Loe here fhe comes* 
 
 fnter /moge*, 
 am ignorant in what I am commanded- 
 
 Ima. How now Pifatiio* 
 
 Pif. Madam,heere is a Letter from my Lord. 
 
 Into. Who.thy Lord ? That is my Lord Lio**tta ? 
 Oh,leam'd indeed were that Aftronomer 
 That kncwtheStarret,asI hi* Characters, 
 Heei'd Uy the Future open. You good Gods, 
 l*t what is heere contam'd, rellifh of toue, 
 Of my Lords heahh.cf his content : yet not 
 That we two are afunder,let that grieue him; 
 Some griefe* are medcinable,that is one of them, 
 For it doih phy Ticks Lotte.of His content, 
 All but in that. Good Wax.thy leaue : bleft be 
 You Bees that make thdeLockes of counfailc. Loucrt, 
 And men in dangerous Bondes pray not alike, 
 
 Though Forfey tourj you caft in prifor ,y 
 You clafpe young Cupids Tables : good Newes 
 
 Gods. 
 
 w Mul jcur Fttbtri raid(fl>ettUhttake ate,* bit 
 *.Dminton]ce*ldtiot ttfo frueStf mtju ynt : (oh the dee- 
 rtil efCv*turei}tfoMlii em* rauw me viikyatr tjti. TJk$ 
 notice tktt I am in Cambria at Milford-Hauen : what jour 
 owns Lxt,wt8oKt ft(ns duift yaM,fo!ln>. So tx vifhts you 
 allkappt>trfftjht rnruuntt lejaKto hu Pew /aid jour rr.crea- 
 in Lout. Leonatus Pofthumus . 
 
 Oh for a Horfe with wings : Hear'ft thou Pifaiit ? 
 He is at MUford-Hauen : Read.and tell me 
 How fafre 'tis thither. Ifoncofrneanea&aire? 
 May plod it in a weeke.why may not I 
 Glide thither in a day ? Then II\K Pi fa-no, 
 Who long'ft like mc,to fee ttiy Lord; who long'ft 
 f Oh let mbate)botnot [ikeme/yetlong'ft 
 But in a fainter kinde. Oh not like roe: 
 For mine's beyond^beyond : (ay.and fpeake thicke 
 (Lours Counfailor fhould fill (he bores of hearing, 
 To th'fmothering of the Seofe)how farreit is 
 To this fame blcfled Milford. And by'th'wey 
 Tell me how Wales was made fo hippy^as J 
 rinherite fuch 2 Haoen. But firft of all, 
 How wc.may ttealc from hence: and for the gap 
 That we (hall make in Time, from out hence-going, 
 And our returne, to excufe : bu\6r(t,how get hence. 
 Why ftiould evtcufe be borne or ars begot ? 
 Weele talke of that heereafcer. Ptytbee fpeake, 
 How many (tore of Miles tnay we well rid 
 
 Twixt houre.end houre ? 
 
 Ptf. One /core 'twiKtS(3n,and Sun, 
 Madam's enough for you : and too much too. 
 
 lm. \Vhy,one that rode to's Excution Man, 
 Could neuec go fo flow 1 1 haue heard of Riding wagers 
 Where Horfes haue bin nimbler then the Sands 
 That run i'th'Clocks behalfe. But this is Foolrie, 
 Go, bid my Womsnfaignea Sicknefle.fay 
 She'Ie home to her Father; and prouidemeprefentfy 
 A Riding Suit : No coftlier then would fit 
 A Franklins Hufwife . 
 
 Tifa. Mjdsnxyou're beft confider. 
 
 Imt. I fee before me(Man) nor heere.not heere; 
 NorwhatenfucsbuthaueaFoginthem . 
 That I cannoriooke through. Away, I prythec, 
 Do as I bid thee ; There's no more to fay: 
 AcccfTible is none bat Milford way. ' Sxeun 
 
 Scena Tertia. 
 
 tMtr 'Btl*iiu>Gw4erni t jt*d Aritirtgut. 
 
 Bel. AgoodJyday.notio keepehoufewithfu<h, 
 WhofeRoofe's ai lowe as ours : Slerpe Boyet ,this gate 
 Inftrudls you how t'adore the Heavens; and bo wet you 
 To a mornings holy office. The Gates of Monarches 
 Are Arch'd fo high,that Giants may iet through 
 Audkeepe their impious Turbonds on, without 
 Good morrow to th Sun. Haiie thou faire Heauen, 
 We houfe i'th'Rocke.yet vf thce not fo hardly 
 As prouder liucrt do. 
 
 G*iA. HaUeHeaueo. 
 
 Ar*rr. Haile Heauen. 
 
 Belt. Now for our Mountaine fport, yp to yond hill 
 Your legges are yong: He tread thefe Flats. Confider, 
 When you aboue perceioe me like a Crow, 
 That it is Place, which leiTen's.and fets off, 
 And you may then reuolue what Tales,! haue told you, 
 Of Courts.of Princes; of the Tricks in Wane. 
 This Setuice.is not Seruice-, fo beinj dpn, 
 But being fo allowed. To apprehend thus, 
 Drawes v* a profit from all things we fe* : 
 And often to our comfort, fhall we flnde 
 The fharded-Beetle,in a fafer hold 
 Then is the full-wing'd Eagle. Oh this life, 
 Is Nobler.then attending (or a checke -. 
 Richer,then doing nothing for a Babe: 
 Prouder, then ruffling in vnpayd-fof Silke : 
 Such gaine the Cap of him > that makes him fine, 
 Yet keepes his Bcoke vncros'd : no life to ours. 
 
 Gtfj.Out of your proofe you fpeak:we poore vpfiedg'd 
 Haoe neuer wing 'd from view o'th'neftj nor knowes not 
 What Ayre's from home. Hap'ry this life is bft, 
 (If quiet life be bcA)fweeter to you 
 That haue afhatpgt knowne. Well correfponding 
 With your ftiffe Age; but vnto vsptU 
 A Celt of Ignorance : tr availing a bed, 
 A Pnfon,ot a Debtor.ihat not dares 
 Toftridealimit. 
 
 Jnti. What (hould we fpeake of 
 When we are old as you ? When we fliafi heare 
 TheRaine and windebeatedarke December ?Ho\v 
 I.'i this our pinchmg Caue,(halt we didiDurie 
 
The Iraggay of Cjmbetine 
 
 T he frtmg houres away ? We haue Ceenc nothing . 
 Wear* bealtly; fubtle as the Fox for piey, 
 Like warlike as the Wolfe, (or what we eate : 
 Our Valour it to chace what flyes : Our Cage 
 We rnike a Quire, as doth the pri fon'd Bird, 
 And fing our bondage freely. 
 
 BeL Ho*, you fpeake. 
 Did you but know the Citties Vluriw, 
 And felt them knowingly : the Art o'th Court, 
 As hard to leaue, a s jccepe : whole top to climbe 
 It cert sine falling t or Co flipp'ry, that 
 The fesre's as bad as tailing. The toyJe o'th'Wam, 
 A paine that onely feeme to feekeout danger 
 I'th'name oi* Fsme.aod Honor, which dyes i'lh'fcarch. 
 And huh as ore a flaodWis Epitaph, 
 AsRecordoffaireA&. Nay, many times 
 Doth ill defense, by doing well : what's worfe 
 Moft curt'fie at the Cenfuce. Oh Boyes. this Storie 
 The World my teadc in me : My bodie s mark'd 
 With Reman Swords; and my report, was onte 
 Eirft, wwh the beft of Note, fjrabelirx lou'd me, 
 And when a Souldier was the Thcame, my nacre 
 Wai not farre off: then yjas I as a Tree 
 VVhofe boughes did bend with fruit. But in one night. 
 A Stotme,or Robbery (cali it what you will) 
 Shooke down* my mellow hangings nay n>y Lcaues, 
 And left me bare to weaihet. 
 
 Gut. Vncernrae faoour. 
 
 'Btl. My fault being nothing (as I haue told you oft) 
 But that two Villamss, whoi'e falfe Oathes preuay I'd 
 Before my pcrfefl Honor, fwore to CymMine, 
 I was Contedewe with the Romanes . fo 
 Followed my Baniftiment, and this twenty yeeret, 
 This Ro<ke,and thefe Demefoss, hang bene my Wot id, 
 Where I haueiiu'd at boncft fieedatne, payed 
 More pious dsbtj toHeauen.tbeninall 
 The tore-end of my time. But, vp to th'Mouncainei, 
 This ts not Hunters Language ; he that flrikes 
 The Vemfon6rft,nia!lbethe Loid oV.VFeaft, 
 To Sim the other two'Qiall mimfter, 
 And we will feare no p oyfoo, which attends 
 in place of greater State .- 
 
 tie meete you in the Valiryet. Sxcai*. 
 
 How hard it is to hide the fparkes of Nature? 
 Thefe Boyes know little :hey we Sonnesto'th'Kjng, 
 Nor Cjmktlint drearnes that they are alkie. 
 Th<y thirtke they are mine, 
 And i hough trasn'dvpthusmeanely 
 Vth'Caue, whereon the bo we their thoughts do hir. 
 The Roofer of Palaces, and Nature prompts them 
 In Ample andlowe things, to Prince it, much 
 Beyond the tridce of others. TtosPetaJatir, 
 The li eyre cf Cymbcltee and Britatne, who 
 The Kinghn Father call'd Gutdernu Iou, 
 When on my tnrcefoot ftoolc I fit, and tell 
 The warlike festt i Kaue done, bis foirrts flye out 
 Into my Story : fay thus mine Enewy fell, 
 And thus {fee my foot; on's necke, euenthen 
 Thf Princely blood Sowei rn hu Checke.be fwean, 
 Sir amej his yong N ernes, snd putshimfeiff in pollute 
 Thsi acV my words The yonger Brother Cabal, 
 C^fltr ArarmgM, in aj likt a figure 
 Scrrkes tifr ir.io my fpcech, and (bewes much mote 
 H owne conceyuin^. Hear ke. theGame is rows'd, 
 Oh iymbdiM.. Heanen and my Conictence knowes 
 Tbon rfid'ft vmuniy bantfti me : whereon 
 
 At thtee, and two yccrts old. I ftole tbefc Babes, 
 
 Thinking to bane thee of SuccrfTion, at 
 
 Thou rctes me of my Lands. EtvmbiJt t 
 
 Thou was't tbeirNurfe, ibey took thee for iheir mother 
 
 And eoery day do honor to her graue : 
 
 My feife Belarua, that am Merge* call'd 
 
 They take for NatutaU Father. The Game is rp. Ex* 
 
 Scena Quart*. 
 
 Enttr Pifama aad l**gt,. 
 
 I*. Thott told*ft me when we came fro Korfe, y place 
 Was neere at hand : Ne're long'd my Mother lo 
 To fee me firfl, as I haue now . Fifa>, Man : 
 Where is Ptftimnsw I Whar is in thy mind 
 That mikes thec ftare thus ? Wherefore break* that figh 
 From th'mward of thce?Ore..boipainted thu* 
 Would be interpreted a thing pcrplcx'd 
 Beyond fclfc*fXpiicAtion. Put thy felfe 
 Into a hauiourotlerTc feare, ere \wildncflc 
 Vaiiqiuft my ftayder Senfes. What'* tbtfraatter? 
 Why tender ft thou that Paper to me, with 
 A look* vntenctet ? I ft be Summer Nevnes 
 Soi!ctao't before : if Winterly, thou necd'ft 
 But keepe that count'iianceftil. My Husbands hand ? 
 That Orug-damfd Jtaly,hath out crafticd him, 
 Andbee'satibtnehardpomt. Speakeman. thy Tongue 
 May tike offfbrn* extreamitte, which to reacte 
 Would be enen mortall to rr.e. 
 
 Pij. Weofeyoureade, 
 
 And you (ball finde me (wretched man) i thing 
 The mofl difdain'a of Fortune 
 
 Imogen teadet 
 
 TH)<JMiftrii (PifaHia) hathp/jide the Strumpet 11, 
 "Bed : the TeftimcnxH wherevf lyti Ueedtg in me I fit 
 
 , but from praefe <u rong AI mj 
 
 freeft ,tind at eename at lexpett my Reurnet That mnjhon 
 (Piftnio) mitft dkefer mttfthj Fotth b net ttimtJ with the 
 breach ofbtrs ; let thme nent r>ondt td-t way her lift : 
 giiu tfae eppyrtUHttj at MrffardHoven Shehfithrai Ltfter 
 faftht purpafe ; whereof 'iheu ftare to ,^%, and nmxks mte 
 tebtr difbinw, 
 
 Pff. What (hall I need to draw my Swwd.ihe Paper 
 Hath cut her throat alreadie ? No, Vis Slander, 
 Whole edge is (harper then the Sword.whofe tongue 
 Om-venooMS all the Wormea of Nyle, whofe breath 
 Rides on the pofling windes,nd doth belyc 
 All comers of the World. Kings,Qoeene,and States. 
 M aides , Matrons, nay the Secrets of the Grace 
 This viperous flandcr enters. What chcere. Madam > 
 
 Int. P^fctohisBed?Whatisit;obratfe.' 
 To lye in watch thete, and to thtnkeoo him? 
 To weepe'twixi clock and clock/If fleep charge Nature 
 To breake it with a fearruU dream efhitn, 
 And cry my felfe wk t That's falfe to's bed? Is it t 
 
 Ffa. A las good Lady. 
 
 Into. ira1fe?TKyConfciencewitncflc:/aciMW, 
 Thou didd'ft accufe him of Incontinencie, 
 Thou Lheaiook'da like a Vilbine : now, ate thioket 
 
 Thy 
 
The Trtge&e efCumbefwe. 
 
 Thy fauours good enough. Some lay ofltaly 
 
 ( Whofe mother was her painting) hath betraid him: 
 
 Poore lam ftale, a Garment out of fashion. 
 
 And for I am richer then to hang by rir'walies, 
 
 1 muft be ript : To pceces with me ; Oh ! 
 
 Mens Vowes arc women> Traitor*. All good feeanng 
 
 By thy rcuolt (ohHusbaftd)lhalibe thought 
 
 Pot on fot Villainy ; not borne Where's growes, 
 
 But worne a Bite for Ladies. 
 
 Ptj'a. GoodMadam.heareme. 
 
 Imt. True honeftmen being heardjikefaife txf, 
 Were in hi* time thought falfe ; and Synons weeping 
 Did fcandall many a holy teare : tooke pitty 
 From moft true wretchcdnefle. So thou, Pefthnmtu 
 Wilt lay the Leauen on all proper men ; 
 Goodly, and gallant, (hall be falfe and pctmr'd 
 From thy great faile : Come Fellow, be thou hone ft, 
 Do thou thy Matters bidding. When thou fccR him, 
 A little witnefle my ob'edience. Louke 
 I draw the Sword my felte, take it. and hit 
 The innocent Manfion of my Loue (my Heart:) 
 Fearc not, 'tis empty of all things, but Grcefc s 
 Thy Mifter is not there, who was indeede 
 The riches of it. Do his bidding, Arike, 
 Thou may ft be valiant in a better caufe ; 
 But now thou feem'ft a Coward. 
 
 Pif. Hence vile Inftrument, 
 Thou fhalt not damne <ny hand. 
 
 Imo. Why, I muAdye. 
 And if f do not by thy hand, thou arc 
 NoSetuantof thy Matters. AgainftSelfe-flaughter, 
 There is a prohibition fo Diutnc, 
 That crauens my weakc hand : Comc.hecrc's my heart : 
 Something's a-foot : Soft.foft, weeT no defence, 
 Obedient as the Scabbard. Whatisheete, 
 The Scripture* of the Loyall LCMMHJ, 
 All iiirn'd toHercfie ? Away,away. 
 Corruptersofmy Faith, you (halt no more 
 Be Stomachers to my heart : thus may poorc Foolcs 
 Belceue faife Teachers t Though ihoie that arc bccraid 
 Dofeelc theTrcafon fharpely, yctthe Traitor 
 Stand* in worfe cafe of woe. And thon Pa/H&Hna, 
 That didd'tt fet vp my difobedicncc'gainft the King 
 My Father, and makes me put into contempt the fuites 
 X>f Princely Fellowes, fhalt heereaftcrfinde 
 It is no are of common paflage, but 
 A ftraine of Rarenefle : and I greeue my fclfe. 
 To thinke, when thou (halt be difedg'dbyher, 
 That now thou tyrefi on, how thy memory 
 Will then be pang'd by me. Prythee difpatch, 
 The Lambc entreats the Batcher. Wher'i thy knife? 
 Thou art too flow to do thy Matters bidding 
 When I defireittoo. 
 
 Pif. Oh gracious JLady: 
 Sincclrcccm'd command to do this bufineffc, 
 1 haue not flept one winke. 
 
 Ime. Doo't,and to bed then. 
 
 Pif. He wake mine eye-ballcs Srft. 
 
 Imo. Wherefore then 
 
 DJdd'ft vuderiake it ? Why haft thouabus'd 
 So many Miles, with a pretence ? This place ? 
 M-.ne Aaion > and thine owne i Our Hotfes labour ? 
 The Time inuitingthee > The perturb'd Court. 
 For my being abfent ? wheretinto I neuer 
 Putpofc returne. Why haft thou gone fb farre 
 To be vn-bent ? when thou haft lane thy ft and, 
 
 Th'eieaed Deere before tbec t 
 
 Pif. Bui to wio time 
 
 To loofe fo bad employment, in the which 
 I hauc contider '! of a courfc: good Ladle 
 Hcare me with patience. 
 
 lau. Talke thy tongue weary, fpeake : 
 I haue heard I am a Strumpet, and mine care 
 Therein falfe ttrooke, can take no greater wound, 
 Nor tent, to boctome that. But fpeake. 
 
 P!f. Then Madam, 
 I thought you would not backe a gaine. 
 
 Jmo. Moft like, 
 Bringing me hcerc to kill me. 
 
 Pif, Not fo neither: 
 But if I were as wife, as honcft. then 
 My pnrpofe would proue well : it cannot be, 
 But that my Matter is abus'd. Some Villaine. 
 Land Singular in his Att, hath done you both 
 This curled iniurie. 
 
 Ima. Some Roman Curtezan f 
 
 Pi/a. No.onmy life-- 
 
 He giue but notice you we Head, and Tend him 
 Some bloody figne of it. For 'tis commanded 
 I fhould do fo : you (hall bemift at Court, 
 And that will wel) confirme it. 
 
 rtw. Why good Fellow, 
 
 What fall I do the while ? Where bide ? How liac t 
 Or rn my life, what comfort, when I am 
 Dead to my Husband ? 
 
 pif. Ifyoo'l backe to'th'Court. 
 
 Ima. No Court, no Fattier, nor nomoreadoe 
 With that harfh, noble, fimple nothing: 
 That Clone*, whole Loue-fuite hath bene to me 
 As fearefull as a Siege. 
 
 /y. If not at Court, 
 Then not in Britatne muft you bide. 
 
 Imo. Where then? 
 
 Hath Briuine all the Sunne that (hines? Day ? Night ? 
 Are they not but in Brhaine f I'th'worlds Volume 
 Our Britainc feemer ai of it, but not in't : 
 In a great Poole,i Swanncs-neft, prychee thinke 
 Tl>cre's liucts out of Britame. 
 
 Pif. Jammoftglad 
 
 You thinke of other place :Th'Ambaffador, 
 Lffdm the Romane comes to Milford-Hauen 
 To morrow.. Now, if you could weare a cninde 
 Darke, as your Fortune is , and bur difguife ' 
 That which t'appeare it Je'fe, muft not yet be, 
 But by felfe-danger,you fhould tread a courfe 
 Pretty , and full ofvicw : yea,happny,neere 
 The refidence ofPefthumiu ; fo me (at leaft) 
 That though his Actions were not vifible, yet 
 Report Ihould render him houteiy to your care, 
 Astrucly as hemooues. 
 
 Int. Oh for fuch meajnes, 
 Though perrll to my roodeftie,not death on't 
 I would aduenture. 
 
 Tif. Well then, heere's the point : 
 You muft forget to be a Woman * change 
 Command, into obedience. Fewe.and Nicenefle 
 (The Handmaides of all Women, or more trnely 
 Woman it pretty felfe) into a waggifh courage, 
 Ready in gybes, quicke-anfwer'd.lawcie.and 
 Asquarrellous as the Wearril i Nay, you muft 
 Forget thar rareft Trcafure of your Cheek e, 
 EzpoHng it (but oh the harder heart, 
 
 AUcfcfl 
 
The Tragedy o/Cymbeltne. 
 
 Alacke no remedy ) to the greedy touch 
 Of common-ki fling TOM; and forget 
 Your labourfome and dainty Tnmmes, wherein 
 You made great / angiy. 
 
 Imo. Naybebieefe? 
 I fee into thy end, and am almoft 
 A man already. 
 
 Pif. Fifft,makeyouifelfe but like one, 
 Fore-rhinking this. 1 haue already fit 
 Cf'TistnmyCloake-bagge)Doublei,Hai,Hofe,aH 
 That anfv. er to them : Would you in their feruing, 
 (And with what imitation you can borrow 
 From youth of fuch a feafon) fore Noble Lucius 
 Prefect your ielfe, defue his feruice : tell him 
 Wherein you're happy ; which will make him know, 
 If that his head hauc care in Muficke, doubtletTe 
 With icy he will imbrace you : tor bee's Honourable, 
 And doubling that, moft holy Yourmeanes abroad : 
 You haue me rich, and I will neuer faile 
 Beginning, nor fopplyment. 
 
 Imo. Thou art all the comfort 
 TheGod* will diet me with. Pryihec away. 
 There's more to be confute* *d : but wee'l euen 
 All thet good time will gtue vs. This attempt, 
 I am Souldier too, and will abide it with 
 A Prince* Courage. Away, Ipiythee. 
 
 Pif. Weil Madam, we muft take a fhort farewell, 
 Leafl being mit, I be fufpecied of 
 Your carriage from the Court. My NobleMiftns, 
 Heere is a boxc , I had it from the Qoeene, 
 What's in't is precious : i f you are ficke at Sea. 
 OrStomacke-qualm'd at Land, a Dtammeof this 
 Will driue away diftemper. To feme fhadc, 
 And fit you to your Manhood : may the Go<ls 
 Ditefi you to the bcft 
 
 Imo. Amen-.Ithankcthee. Exeunt. 
 
 Scena Quinta. 
 
 Ewer Cjmbelint,Qutene, Ctrteo, 
 ad Lords. 
 
 Cym. Thus faire and io fare well. 
 
 Luf. Thank es. Hoy at I Sir 
 My Emperot hath wrote, 1 muft ftom lience, 
 And am right fony, that I rnuft report yc 
 My Matters Enemy 
 
 Cym. OurSubiedh(Sir) 
 Will not endure his yoake ; and for our ftlfe 
 To (hew leflV Soueraignty then they, muft netdl 
 Appearevn-Kinglike 
 
 Luc. SoSir I delire ofyou 
 A Condu&oucr Land, to Milford-Hauen. 
 Madam, all toy befall your Grace,andyou. 
 
 Cjm, My Lcrds,you are appointed for that Office : 
 Thedue of Honor, in no point omit : 
 So farewell Noble Lucim. 
 
 IMC. Yout hand, my Lord. 
 
 Clot. Receme it friendly : but from this time forth 
 I weare it as your Enemy. 
 
 L*c. Sir. the Euem 
 Isy to name the winner. Fare you well. 
 
 Cym. Leaue not the woithy Lwriw.good my Lords 
 Till he baue croft the Seuern. Happincs. xtt L*ctu,,&c 
 
 . He goes beoce frowning: but it honours vs 
 That we hauc giuen him cu(e. 
 
 Cltt. Tis all the better, 
 Your valiant Britaincs haue their wiiVes in it. 
 
 Cjm. Lufitu hath wrote already to t he Emperor 
 How a goes heere. It his vs therefore ripely 
 Our Chartots,and our Horfemen b in readinefTe 
 The Powrt that he already hath in Gallia 
 
 Wil!foonebedrawnetohead,fromwhencehemoues 
 His warre for Bntaine. 
 
 But moft be look'd too fpeedily .and ftrongly. 
 
 Cjm. Ouc expectation that it would be thus 
 Hath made vs forward. But my gentle Queene, 
 Where is our Daughter ? She hath not appear 'd 
 Before the Roman, nor to vs bath tcnder'd 
 The duty of the day. She lookevs like 
 A thing mote made of malice, then of duty, 
 We hauc noted it. Call her before vs, foi 
 We haue bcene too flight in fufferance. 
 
 O*. RoyallS.r, 
 
 Since the exile of Ptftbumns, moft retyr'd 
 Hachhft life bin : theCure whereof.my Lord, 
 T'is time muft do, Befcech your Maiefty, 
 Forbeare fharpe fpecches to her. Shee's a Lady 
 So tender of rebukes, that words are ftroke; 
 And firokes death to her. 
 
 fnter a Mtffen^rr. 
 
 C*. Where is fhe Sir? How 
 Can her contempt be anfwer'd ? 
 
 Mtf. PleafeyouSir, 
 
 Her Chambers are all lock r d, and there's no anfwtt 
 That will be giuen to'th'iowd of noife, we make. 
 
 Qu. My Lord, when lift I went to vifit her, 
 She pray 'd me to excufc hr keeping clofe. 
 Whereto conftrain'd by bet infirmitie, 
 Shefhould that dutieleaue vnpaide to you 
 Which dayly fhe wis bound to proffer : this 
 She vifh d me to make knowne : but our great Couit 
 Made me too blame in memory 
 
 Cjm Her doores Jo< k'd ? 
 Not feene of late? Grant Heauenj, that which I 
 Feare, proue falfe. Extt 
 
 QM, Sonne.l fay, follow the King. 
 
 Clot That man of hers, 7 > i/* J her old Seruant 
 J haue not feme theft two dayes. Exit 
 
 J)M Go, looke after : 
 Pif*r.i'/>, thou that ftand'ft fo for T>tftbttmw, 
 He hath a Drugge of mine : I pray, his abfencc 
 Proceed by fwallowing that. For he beleeues 
 I c u a thing mofi precious. But for her, 
 Where is fhe gone? Haply difpaire hath feiz'd her : 
 Or wmg'd with feruourofher loue, (he's flowne 
 To her defit'd Poftbumui : gone fhe is, 
 Todeath.oTiodifhonor.andmy end 
 Can make good vfe of either. Shee being downe, 
 I baue the placing of the Bnttifh Crownc. 
 
 Eaitr Cloifn. 
 How now, my Sonne f 
 
 Cltt. Tis certaine fhe is fled : 
 Go in and cheere the King, he rages, none 
 Dare come about him. 
 
 5*- All the better i may 
 This night fore-flail him ofthecomming day. ExK 
 
 Cla. I loue, and hate her : for/he'j Fairc nd Royall, 
 And that fhe hath all courtly parts more rxquifur 
 
 Then 
 
The Tragedie ofOymbelme. 
 
 Then Lady, Ladies, Woman, from every one 
 The beftlhe hah,and (he of all compounded 
 Out-felles them all. I loue her therefore, but 
 Difdaining me, and throwing Fauours on 
 The low PoftheomtSy (hrftiers Co her Judgement, 
 That what's elfe rare, is choak'd : and in that point 
 I will conclude to hat her, nay indeede, 
 Tobe rcueng'd vpon her. For.when Fooles (hall) 
 
 Enter Pifimte. 
 
 Who is heere? What, are you packing fnrah ? 
 Come hither : Ah you precious Pandar, Viltaine, 
 Where is thy Lady ( In a word, or elfe 
 Thou art ftraightway with the Fiends. 
 Pf< Oh, good my Lord. 
 Clo. Where b thy Lady ? Or.by lupher, 
 I will not askeagaine. Clofe Villatne, 
 lie haue this Secret from thy heart, or rip 
 Thyhearttofindeit. Is fhf with Pofth*rrtui ? 
 From who(e fo many waights of bafeneflc, cannot 
 A dram of worth be drawne. 
 
 pif. Alas.myLord, 
 
 How can (he be with him t When was fhe milVd ? 
 He is in Rome. 
 
 Cbt. Wherei$(heSir?Comeneerer:' 
 No farther halting : fatisfie me home, 
 What is become of her? 
 
 Pif. Oh, my all-worthy Lord. 
 Clo. All-worthy Villame, 
 Difcouer where thy Miftris is, at once, 
 At (he next word : no more of worthy Lord : 
 Speake, or thy nlence on the initant, is 
 Thy condemnation, and thy death. 
 
 Pif. Then Sit: 
 
 Thi Paperisthe hiftorie of my knowledge 
 Touching her flight. 
 
 Clo. Let's fee't : I will purOie her 
 Euen to JufHftiu Throne. 
 Pif. Or this, orperifh. 
 
 She's farre enough, and what he learnes by chi s , 
 May ptoue his trauell, not her danger. 
 Clo. Humh. 
 
 Pif. He writs to my Lord (he's dead : Oh Imogen, 
 Safe mayft thou wander, fafe ictume agen. 
 Clot. Sirra, is this Letter true ? 
 Pif. Sir,aslthjnke. 
 
 Clot. It is Pefthumu3\\v\A,\ knowt. Sirrah, if thou 
 would'ftnotbea Villain, but do me true fetuice: vnder. 
 go thofe Imploymcnts wherin I fhould haue caufe to vfe 
 chce with a ferious ir.duftry, that is, what villainy foere I 
 bid thecdo to performe it, direclly and rruely, I would 
 thinke thee an honed man : thou (hould'ft neither want 
 my meanes for thy rdeefe, normy voycc for thy prefer- 
 
 Pif. Well, my good Lord. 
 
 Clot. Wilt thou feroemee? For fince patiently and 
 conftantly thou haft ftucke to the bare Fortune of that 
 Begger Po(thurmet t thou canft not in the courfe of grati- 
 tude, but be a diligent follower of minc.Wilt thou ferue 
 Mfl 
 
 Pif. Sir, I will. 
 
 Clo. Giue mes thy hand, heere's my purfe. Haft any 
 of thy lateTnTafters Garments in thy poflefiion ? 
 
 Pifm. I haue (my Lord) army Lodging, the fame 
 Suite he wote, when he tooke leaue of my Ladie & Mi- 
 Arctic. 
 
 Clo. The firftferuice thou doft mee, fetch that Suits 
 
 hither, let it be thy firft feruice, go. 
 
 Pif. I (hail my Lord. Exit. 
 
 Clo. Meet thee at Milford-Hauen : (1 forgot to aske 
 him one thing. He remember*! anon:) euen there, thoa 
 viUaine pejlbtmw will I kill thce. I would dicf* Gar- 
 ments were come. She faide vpon a time (the bitternefle 
 of it, J now belch from my heart) ihaf fhce held the very 
 Garment rfPofthumuj, in more refpea, then my Noble 
 and nsturall perfon ; together with the adornement of 
 my Qualities. With that Suite vpon my backe wil I ra- 
 uifh her: firfikill him, and in her eyes; there fhallfhefee 
 my valour, which wiltjien be a torment to hit contempt. 
 He on the ground, my fpwch of infulmem ended on his 
 dead bodie.and when my LuA hath dined (which, as I 
 fay, to vex her, I will execute in the Cloathes that (he fo 
 prais'd:)to theCoort Ileknockherbacke.footherhomc 
 againe. She hath defpis'dmeereioycmgly, and lie bee 
 merry in my Reuenge. 
 
 Enttr Pifantff. 
 
 B thofe the Garments? 
 
 Pif. I.my Noble Lord. 
 
 Clo. How long is't fince (he went to Milford-Hauen ? 
 
 Pif. She can fcarfc be there yet- 
 
 Cl. Bring this Apparrell to my Chamber, that is 
 the fecond thing that J hauc commanded thee. The third 
 is, that thou wilt be a volunone Mute to my defigne.B* 
 but dutious, and true preferment fhailtcnder it Iclfc to 
 thee. My Reoenge is now at Miiford, would I had wings 
 to follow it. Come,!ind be true. fxit 
 
 Pif. Thou bid'ft me to my lofle : for ttue to thee, 
 Were to proue falfe, which 1 will neuer bee 
 To him that is moft true. To Miiford go, 
 And finde not her,whom thoa purfueft. Flo w, flow 
 You Heauenly ble(Tmgson her : This Foolcs fpccd 
 Be croft with flowntfTe ; Labour be his merde. Exit 
 
 Scena Sexta. 
 
 Eater Imogen aknt. 
 Ima. I fee a mans life is a tedious one, 
 I haue tyt'd my fclfe and for two nights togethet 
 Hauc made the ground my bed. 1 fhould be ficke. 
 But that my refolution helpes me : Miiford, 
 When from the Mountaine top, Pifaiie (hew*d thee, 
 Thou wast within a kenne. Oh loue, I thinke 
 Foundations flye the wretched : (uch I roeane, 
 Where they (hould bereleeu'd. Two Beggets told roe. 
 I could not nv.flc my way. Will poore Folkes lye 
 That haue Afflictions on them, knowing 'tis 
 Apunifruncnt,orTriall?Yc$; no wonder, 
 When Rich-ones fcarfe tell true. To lapfe in Fulnefle 
 Is forer, then to lye for'Neede : and FaKhood 
 Is worfe in Kings, then Beggets. My deere Lord, 
 Thou art one o'th'falfe Ones : Now I thinke on thee, 
 My hunger's gone ; but euen before, I was 
 At point to finke, for Food. But what is this? 
 Heete isap8thtoo't;*kifomefauagehold : 
 I were beft not call ; I dare not call : yet Famine 
 Ere cleaneit o're-throw Nature, makes it valiant. 
 PJentie.and Peace breeds Cowards : HardnefTe cuer 
 Of Hardinrfle isMother. Hoa? who's hm? 
 If any thing that's chiffl, fpeake : if fawage, 
 
The Tragedy ofCymbeline. 
 
 Take.orlend. Hoa? No anfwer / Then lleemr. 
 Belt draw my Sword ; and if mine Enemy 
 But feare the Sword like me.hec'I fcarfcly looke on't. 
 SucbaFoe.goodHeauen*. Exit. 
 
 Scena Septima. 
 
 Evttr "Befarau ,Cuiderinu . and Artttrtgw. 
 
 'Btl. You Tolitiore haae prou'd be ft V,'oodm&n, aad 
 Ate Mailer ot the Fealt : CafctR, and I 
 Will play the Cooke, and Setuant, "cis our march: 
 The fweat of induftty would dry, and dye 
 But foe the end it workcs too. Coroe.our ftomackes 
 Will make whit's homely, fauoury -.WearinefTe 
 Can fiiorcvpon the Flint, when reftte Sloth 
 Fmdes the Downe-pillow hard. Now peace be bewe, 
 Poorehoufe, that keep'ft thy felfe. 
 
 G*. I am throughly weary. 
 
 AIM. I am wealte with toyfe, yet (hong in appetite. 
 
 Cut. There it cold meat i'th*Caoe. wel brouz on that 
 Whil'ft what wehauekill'd.be Cook'd. 
 
 B4. Stay, come not m 
 But that it cates our viituslles, 1 fhould thinke 
 HwrewereaFaiery. 
 
 Qui. What's the matter, Sir? 
 
 "Bel. By Jupiter an Angel! : or if nor 
 An earthly Paragon. Behold Diuiucne0e 
 No elder then a Boy. 
 
 Enter Imogen. 
 
 Imo. Good mailers harms me not : 
 Before I enier'd heere, I cail'd.and thought 
 To haue begg'd,or bought,what I haue took: good troth 
 I hane ftolne nought.uor would not.though I bad found 
 Goldftrew'di'th'Floore. Heere's money tor my Meate, 
 I would haue left ic on the Boord, fo foone 
 As 1 bad made my Mcale ; and parted 
 With Pray'rs for the Prouider. 
 
 Cut. Money? Youth. 
 
 */tru. All Gold and Siluer rather turne to dun, 
 As 'tis no better teckon'd, but of thofe 
 Who worfhip dtmy God. 
 
 Imo. I fee you're angry : 
 Know, if you kill me for my fault, I fhouM 
 Haue dyed, had I not made it. 
 
 Bel. Whether bound? 
 
 /imr. ToMilford-Hauen. 
 
 3el. What's your name? 
 
 Imo. fidth Sit : I haue 2.Kinfman t who 
 I< bound for Italy ; he embark'd at Milford, 
 To whom being going-, almoft fpent with hunger, 
 I am falne in this offence. 
 
 Tttl. Pry thee (faire youth) 
 
 Thinke vs no Churles : nor raeafureow goodmindes 
 By thu rude place we liuc in. Well encounter^, 
 Tis almoft night, you (hall haue better cheere 
 Ete you depart; and ihankes to ftay,and eate it : t 
 Boy e$, bid him welcome. 
 
 CM. Were you a.woroan, youth, 
 I fhould woo hard, but be your Groom* in honefty : 
 1 bid for you, as I do buy. 
 
 drui. lie mafce't my Comfoit 
 He is a man, He loue him as my Brother : 
 And iuch a welcome as 1 Id giue to him 
 
 Moft welcome : 
 endj. 
 
 (After long abfence) fuch ii yours. 
 Be fpnght/y , for you fall 'mongft Fri 
 
 Imo. 'Moogft Friends? 
 If Brothers : would it had bin So, that they 
 Had bin my Fathers Sonnes, then had my pna* 
 Bin lefle, and fo more equall ballafting 
 
 'Btl. Hcwringiatfomedittreffe. 
 
 CM. Would I could free'i. 
 
 Ami* Or ! % what ere it b, 
 What paine it coft, what danger : God* .' 
 
 'Bel. HearkeBoyes. 
 
 Jmt. Great men 
 
 That had e Court no bigger then this Caue, 
 That did attend themfelues, and had the venue 
 Which tbeir owne Confcience feal'd them : laying by 
 That nothing-guift, of dirfering Multitudes 
 Could not out-pcere thefe twajne. Pardon me Gods, 
 I'ld change rry fexe to be Companion with them, 
 Since Letmatu falfe. 
 
 Boyes wee'l go drefie our Hunt. Faire youth come in ; 
 Difcourfe is heauy, fafiing : when we haue fopp'd 
 Wee'! mannerly demand theeof thy Stoiy, 
 So farre at thou wilt fpeake it. 
 
 Cm. Pray draw nccre. 
 
 <Arut. TheNightto'th'Owle, 
 And Mof ne t o th'Larke leflc welcome. 
 
 Imo. ThankesSir 
 
 Jiru>. I pray draw nectc. Extuia, 
 
 Scena Oftaua. 
 
 Enter two Roman Senator t,and Trikuntt. 
 
 I . St*. This is the tenor of the Emperors Wti t ; 
 That lince'the common men are now in Action 
 'Gaio ft the Pannomans, and Dalmatians, 
 And that the Legions now in Gallia, are 
 Full weake to undertake oor Wanes againft 
 The fatne-offBritatnes, that we do incite 
 The Gentry to this bufineffe. He creates 
 f.c/iPro-Coiifuli : aod to you the Tribune* 
 For this immediate Leuy, he commands 
 HisabfoluteCommiflion. Long liuc C</ir. 
 
 7>. U Lstfuu Generall of ihc Forces ? 
 
 *.$ 1. 
 
 Trt. Remaining now inGallia?- 
 .i.Sea. With thofe Legions 
 Which I haue fpoke of whercunto your leuie 
 Mutt be fupphanr : the words ofyour Commiflion 
 Will tye you to the numbers, and the time 
 Of their difpatch. 
 
 Jri. Wt will difcharge OUT duty. Exam*. 
 
 *A8tts Qttartus. ScenaTrima. 
 
 Enter Clottenalt*e. 
 
 Clot I am neere to'th'place \v*>ere rhry fhould meet, 
 
 ifPtyiwhaue mapp'd it truely. Hew fie hit Garments 
 
 'f Why fhould his Mul wno was made by him 
 
 that 
 
The TragedieofCymbehne. 
 
 bt made the Taylor, not be fit tool The rather (faunig 
 euereneeof the Word ) for 'tis faide a Woman* fitnefle 
 :orne by fits: therein I murt play the Workman, I dare 
 peskeit to my felfe, for it is not Vamglotte fora nun, 
 and rmGlarte, to confer m his owne Chamber-,1 meane, 
 the Lines of my body are as well dra wne 31 hi j ; no lefle 
 ng, moreftrong, not beneath him in Fortunes, be- 
 jrondhim in the aduaritage of the time, abooe him in 
 Birth, alike conuetfant in general) feruices, and more re- 
 matkeable in fingle oppositions; yet this imperfeuerant 
 Thing toues him in my defpighi. What Mertalitie it' 
 Ptftbitmu, thy head (which now it growing vppon thy 
 fhoulderi) (hall within this home be off, thy Miftris in- 
 orced, thy Garments cut to peeces before thy face . and 
 all this done, fputneher home to her Father, whomay 
 T*appily)be a little angry for my fo rough vfjge; but my 
 Mother having power of hit teltineffe, fhail turne all m- 
 omy commendations. MyHorfeis tyedvpfafe, out 
 Sword, and to a fore purpofe : Fortune put them into my 
 : This is the very defcnption of their meeting place 
 and the Fellow dares not deceiue me. xti 
 
 Scena Secunda. 
 
 Enter TSeltriui ,GutJtriH , 
 
 Imogen frerr, tb* Cane. 
 
 Bel. You art not well : Remjine htere in the Caue, 
 Wte'l come to you after Hunting. 
 
 Ami. Brother, ftay heere : 
 Are we not Brothers? 
 
 toe. SomanandnianfhouJdbe, 
 But Clay and Clay, differs in dignitie. 
 Whofe duft is both alike. I am very ficke, 
 
 GUI. Go you to Hunting, He abide with him 
 
 Irso. So ficke I am nor, yet I am not well : 
 But not fo Citizen a wanton, as 
 To feemeto dye, ere ficke So pleafe y O'i, leaue me, 
 Sticke toyour Journal! courfe the breach of Cuftome, 
 Is breach of all. I am ill, but your being by me 
 Cannot amend me. Society , is no comfort 
 To one not fooablr : 1 am not very ficke, 
 Since 1 can reafon of it : prsy you truft me heere, 
 He rob none but my felfe, and let me dye 
 '.-ling fo poorely. 
 
 GUI. } !oue the* I haue (poke if, 
 How much (he quantity, the waight 35 much, 
 Ail do loue my Father. 
 
 T8il. What? How? how? 
 
 Ann. If it befinne to fay fo(Slr) I yoakemee 
 In my good Brothers fault : I know not why 
 lloue thisyouth, and 1 haue heard you Cay, 
 Loue's reafon't, without reafon. The Beere at doore, 
 And a demand who is't fhall dye, 1'ld fay 
 My Father, not this you'h. 
 
 J*/ Oh noble flraine ' 
 
 O worthinefft of Nature, breed of Greatneffe! 
 'Cowards faiher Cowards .& Baf things Syte Bace ; 
 'Naturt ht(h M?J!S, jnd Bran j Contempt, and Grace. 
 [)me not (heir Father. yt who i his (hoiiiclbee, 
 Dothmyratie it felfi-, lou'd before me*. 
 'Ti the nmih houre o'lh'Morne. 
 s*r*'. Brothei, fatewell. 
 
 Imo. I wilh ye fport. 
 ^trui. You health. 
 
 So pleafe you Sir. 
 
 Imo. Thefe are kinde Creatures. 
 Gods, what lyes 1 haue heard : 
 Our Counters fay, all's fauage, but at Court j 
 Experience, oh thou difproou'tt Report. 
 Th'emperious Seas breeds Monfters ; for theDifh, 
 Poore Tributary Riuers, as fweet FifH 
 1 am ficke fiill, hear t-fi eke; P>fa>,, , 
 He now rafte of thy Drugge. 
 
 GUI. I could not ftirre him : 
 Hefatd he was gentle, but vnforcunare; 
 Difhoneftly affl.cled, but yet honeft 
 
 Arm. Thus did he aufwer me : yet faid heereaftex, 
 J might know more. 
 
 Btl. To'th'Fieid.ro'ih'Field: 
 Wee 1 leaue you for this time, go tn.and refl. 
 Arm. Wee'l not be long away. 
 
 BtL Praybenotfick*. 
 For you mufl be our Hufwife. 
 
 1m, Well.orilt. 
 I am bound to you. Exit. 
 
 "Bel. Andfhal'tbeeuer, 
 
 This youth, how ere dillreft.appeares he hath had 
 Good Ancestors. 
 
 -rfr... How Angcll-iikehefingj? 
 
 Cut. But his neate Cookerie ? 
 
 Ami. He cut our Rootes in Chairaitefs, 
 And fawc'ft our Brothes, as ^nhadbinfitk t 
 And he her Dieter. 
 
 Arui. Nobly he yoakes 
 A fmiling, with a figh j asifthefighe 
 Was that it was, for not being fuch a Smil t 
 The Smile, mocking the Sigh, that it would flye 
 From fo diuine a Temple, to commix 
 With windes.thzt Sayloit tsiltat. 
 
 GUI. 1 do note, 
 
 That greefe and patience rooted in them both. 
 Mingle their fpurres togethet. 
 
 Arm. Grow patient, 
 
 And let the (linking- Elder (Greefe) vntwlne 
 His perifhing roote, with the encreafing Vine. 
 
 Bel. It it great morning. Come away. Who's there? 
 Enter Clalen. 
 
 Clr. Icannotfinde thofeRunnagatei.that Villatne 
 Hath mock'd me. 1 am faint. 
 
 Bel. Thofe Runnagates ? 
 Meanes he not vs? I partly know him, 'tis 
 Cloten, the Sonne o'th' Q^eene. I fears fotne AmbuHi : 
 I faw him not ihefe many yeares, and yet 
 I know 'tis he: We are held dsOut.Lawe* : Hence. 
 
 Cm. He is but one : you, and rny Brother fearch 
 What Companies are neere ; pray you away, 
 Let me alone with him. 
 
 Clt Soft, what are you 
 That flye me thus ? Some villaine-Mountainers' 
 I haue Heird of fuch. What Slaue art thou/ 
 
 Giu. A thing 
 
 More flausfh did I ne're, then infwering 
 A Slue without a knocke. 
 
 CUt. Thou art a Robber. 
 A Law-breaker, a VillainetyeeldtheeTheefe. 
 
 Cxi. To who? to the* ? What art thou? Haue ncl I 
 An arme at biggeas thine ? A heart, 31 bigge : 
 Thy words I grant are bigger :for I wearenot 
 My Dagger in my mouth. Say what thou art 
 
 Why 
 
The Tragedy ofCymbdine. 
 
 Why I fhouldyeeld to thee? 
 
 Clot. Thou Villaine bafc, 
 
 iqw/t me not by my Cloathes ? 
 
 -&u. No, not thy Taylor, Rafeall : 
 Who is thy Grandfather ? He made thofe cloathes, 
 Which (as it feemes) make thee. 
 
 Cla. Thou precious Varlct, 
 My Taylor made them not. 
 
 CM. Hence then, and thanke 
 The man that gaue them thee. Thou art fome Foote, 
 I am loath to beau- thee. 
 
 Clot. < nouini ur i u *Theefe, 
 Hearebut my name, and tremble. 
 
 Cm. Whafs thy name t 
 
 Clt. Cbten, thou Villaine. 
 
 gul. Cletm, thou double Villaine be thy name, 
 I cannot tremble at it, were itToad,or Adder, Spider, 
 Twould moue me fooner . 
 
 Clot. To thy farther feare, 
 Nay, to thy meere Confufion, thou fiialt know 
 1 am Sonne to'th'Queene. 
 
 Gui . I am fotry for't : not feeming 
 So worthy as thy Birth. 
 
 ^let. Artnotafeard? 
 
 gut. Thofe that I reaerence, thofe 1 feare : the Wife: 
 At Fooie* I laugh t not fare them. 
 
 Clot. Dye the death: 
 
 When I haue flaine thee with my proper band. 
 Jl follow thofe that euen now fled hence : 
 And on the Gates ofLfcdW? twoe fet your heads: 
 Yeeld Rufticke Mountaineer. Fight md Extxat. 
 Extir Bobm* i Annr*gK. 
 
 Bel. No Compaok's abroad? 
 
 Arui. None in the wotld : you did miftake him fure. 
 
 SeL I cannot tell : Long is it (incel faw him, 
 But Time hath nothing blurt'd thofe lines of Fauour 
 Which then he wore : the fnatches in his voice, 
 Andburftof fpeaking were as his : I am abfolute 
 
 Anti. In this place we kft them ; 
 I wifh my Brother make good time with him, 
 You fay he is fo fell. 
 
 SeL Being fcaife made vp, 
 I meane to man ; he had not apprehenfton 
 Of roaring terrors: For dcfeft of judgement 
 Is oft the caufe of Fesre. 
 
 Enter Guidsrixs. 
 But fee thy Brother 
 
 Gut. This Clou* was a Fooie, an empty pur ("e, 
 There was no money in't : Not Hercules 
 Could haue knock - d out his Braines, for he had none : 
 Yet I not doing this, the Fooie had borne 
 My head, as I do his. 
 
 "Bl. What hart thou done? 
 
 Cut. I am perfect what : cut off one Ctetent head, 
 Sonne to the QjJeeoe (after bis owne report) 
 Who call'd me Traitor, Mountaineer, and fwore 
 With his owne fingle hand heel'd take vs in, 
 Difplace our head*, where (thanks the Gods) they grow 
 And fet them on Ludt-Tewne. 
 
 Set. Weareallvndone. 
 
 Gui. Why .worthy Father , what haue we to loofe, 
 But that he /wore to tak e, our Liues ? the Law 
 Proteus not vs, then why foould we be tender, 
 To let an arrogant peece of flefh threat vs t 
 Pby Judge, and Executioner, all himfelfe ? 
 
 For we do feare the Law. What company 
 Difcouer you abroad? 
 
 Btt. No fingle foule 
 Can we fet eye on : but in all fafe re&fon 
 He mull haue fome Attendants. Though his Honor 
 Was nothing but mutation, I, and that 
 Prom one bad thing to worfe : Not Frenzie, 
 Not abfolute madnefle could fo fane haueraifd 
 To bring him heere alone : although perhaps 
 It may be heard at Court, that futh as wee 
 Caue heeie. hunt heere, are Out-hwes, and hi tim 
 May make fome ftronger head, the which he hearing, 
 (Ajitislikehim)mightbreakeout, andfweare 
 Heel'd fetch vs in, yet is't not probable 
 To come alone, either he fo Vndertaking, 
 Or they fo fufifering : then on good ground we feaj*. 
 If we do feare this Body hath a taile 
 More perillous then the head. 
 
 Arui. LetOrd'nance 
 Come as theGods fore-fay it : ho wfoere, 
 My Brother hath done well. 
 
 TtL lhadnomtnde 
 
 To hunt this day : The Boy FfdeUi ficketi(T 
 Did make my way long forth. 
 
 Cut. With his owne Sword, 
 Which he did waue againft my throat, I haue tare 
 His head from him : lie throw't into the Creekc 
 Behinde our Rocke, and let It to the Sea, 
 And tell the Fi(hes, bee's the Queenes Sonne, Clotm, 
 That's all Ireake. " ,. 
 
 2W. I feare 'twill be reueng'd: 
 Would (Poldore) thou had'ft not done't : though vaiouf 
 Becomes thee well enough. 
 
 Anu. Would I had done't: 
 So the Reuenge alone purfu'de me : PoOdon 
 \ loue thee brotherly, but enuy much 
 Tbouhaftrobb'd me of this deed: I would Revenges 
 That poffiWe ftrength might meet, wojd feek ys through 
 And put vs to our anfwer. 
 
 Bel. Well, 'tis done: 
 
 Wee'l hunt no more to day, nor feeke for danger , 
 Where there's no profit. I ptythee to our Rocke, 
 You and tiJtb play the Cookes : lie flay 
 Till hafty PdiJort rerurne, and bring him 
 To dinner prefently. 
 
 Arm. PoorefukeFrtfe/*. 
 He willingly to him, to gainehis colour, 
 I I'd lee a pariih of fuch Clotmt blood. 
 And praife my fclfe for char ity . Exit. 
 
 SeL OhthuuGoddefle, 
 
 Thou diuine Nature ; thou thy felfe thou blazonft 
 In thefe two Princely Boyes : they are as gentle 
 As Zephires blowing below the Violet, 
 Not wagging his fweet head ; and yet.as rough 
 (Their Royall blood enchaf'd) at the rud'ft v/inde, 
 That by the top doth take the Mountains Pine, 
 Andmakehimrtoopetoth'Vale. Tis wonder 
 That an inuifible inflina Aiould frame them 
 To Royalty vnlearn'd, Honor vntaught, 
 Ciuility not fesnefrom other : valour 
 That wildely growes in them, butyeelds a crop 
 A if it had beene fow*d : yet ftiii it's Orange 
 What Cbieiu being heere to J$ pertends, 
 Or what hit death will bring /s. 
 Eater CuiJertm. 
 
 Gui. Where's my Brother? 
 
 I 
 
^Tbe Tragedieof Oymbeline. 
 
 ue Ten: Clottm Clot -pole downe tbe-ftreame, 
 Fn Embatfie toh Mother; hts Bodie' 
 For his r eturnc - 
 
 Eel. My ingenuous Inflrumcnc, 
 (llesrke f >olldore)n founds : but what occa/ion 
 Hath CWuWnow to giuc n motion ? Htarke. 
 
 Cat' I * he at home t 
 
 "Bel. He went hence cuen now. 
 
 Gut. W'uat docs he meant ? 
 Since death of my deer*ft Mother 
 It did not Ipeakc before. Al! folemne thingc 
 Should anfwer folemne Accidents. The matter ? 
 Trmmphes for nothing, znd lamenting Toycs, 
 Isiollity for Apes, and greefefoi Boyes. 
 
 Enter ArturAgu*. with Imogen dead t 
 
 herinhu Armes. 
 "Bel. Looke, tieeie he comes, 
 Am] brings the dire occa-fioninhis Armcs, 
 Of what vvc blame him for. 
 
 Ana. The Bird is dead 
 That we haue made to much on. 1 had rather 
 Haueskipt from fmecne y cares of Age, to lixty ; 
 To hauc turn'd my leaping time into a dutch, 
 Then haue feene this. 
 
 Cut. Oh fweeteft, fayrefl Lilly : 
 My Brother weares thce-nottheonehalfc fo well, 
 As when thou grew'ft thy felfe. 
 
 Bel. OhMelancholly, 
 
 Who eoer yet could found thy bottome? Finde 
 The Ooze, to (hew what Coaft thy (lugglfh care 
 Might'ft eefileft harbour in. Thou blefled thing, 
 loue knowes what man thou mieht'ft haue made but I, 
 Thou dyed'O a moft rare Boy, of Melanchoiiy 
 How found you him? 
 
 Arut. Starkc.as you Cee : 
 Thus fmiling, as fome Fly had tickled (lumber, 
 Not as deaths dart, being Uugh'd at; his right Cherkc 
 Rcpofing on a Cuflnon. 
 
 CM. Where?" 
 
 Aria. O'ch'floore: 
 
 His arroes thusleagu'd, I thought heflept.and put 
 My dowted Brogues from offrny feete, whofe rudenefle 
 Anfwer'd my fteps too lowd. 
 
 Gut. Why,hebutfleepes: 
 ] f he be pone, heel mak e his Graue, a Bed : 
 With female Paynes will his Tombe be haunted, 
 And Wormes will not come to thee. 
 
 Ann. With fayreft Flowers 
 Whil'ft Sommer lafts, and I hue heere, Fidelc. 
 lie fweeten thy fad graue : thou (halt not lacke 
 The Flower that's like thy face . Pale-Prrmrofe, not 
 The azur'd Hare-bell, like thy Veines : no. nor 
 The leafe of Eglantine, whom not to (lander, 
 Out-fwcetned not thy breath : the Raddockt would 
 Wilh Charitable bill (Oh bill fore fhmmg' 
 Thofc rich- left-heytes, that let their Fathers lye 
 Without a Monument) bring thee all this, 
 Yea.andfurr'd-Mofiebefides. When Flovvreiare none 
 To winter-ground thy Coarfe - 
 
 Cw. Prythcc haue done, 
 And do not play in Wench-like words with that 
 Which is fo ferious. Let vs bury him, 
 And not protraOrwith admiration, what 
 Is now due debt. To'th'graue. 
 
 Ann. Say .where (ball's lay him ? 
 
 Cut. By good uriphile t our Mother. 
 
 Arui. Bee'tfo; 
 
 And let vs (Polidanr) though now our voyces 
 Haue got the mannifti cracke, ring him to'th 'ground 
 As once to our Mother : vfc /ike note and words 
 Saue that Exriphik, muft be F.deU. 
 
 I cannot ling : lie wcepe.and word it with thee ; 
 For Notes offorrow, out of tune, are worfe. 
 Then Priefts, and Phanes ihat lye. 
 Ami. Wce'l fpeake it then. 
 
 BeL Great gteefes 1 fee medcine the lefle : For Claten 
 } s quite forgot, H e was 3 Queenes Sonne.Boyes, 
 And though he came our Enemy .remember 
 He was paid for that: though meane.and mighty rotting 
 Together haue oneduft, yet Reuerence 
 [That Angell of the world) doth makedifun<3ion 
 Of place 'tweene high^nd low. Our Foe was Princely, 
 And though you tooke his life, as being out Foe, 
 Yet bury him,as a Prince. 
 
 Cut. Pray you fetch him hither, 
 Therfites body is as good as A tax, 
 W hen neythcr are aliue. 
 
 Arut. Ifyou'lgofetchhim, 
 Wee'l (ay our Song the whil'ft : Brother begin. 
 
 Cut. Nay Cadwatl, we mufl lay his head to th'Eaft, 
 My Father haih areafon for't. 
 si. Tistrue. 
 
 GUI. Come on thcn,and remoue him. 
 Ami, So, begin. 
 
 SONG. 
 
 Guid. Fearenomoreihe heats oth'Sun, 
 Nor tbefifrtout Whiten rages, 
 Thoutty worldly tatk^haft don. 
 Home art genjtnd tone thy wages. 
 Golden Lads, and Grrlfi aSmuft, 
 As Chatmey -Sweepers come to duft. 
 
 Arui. Feare no more t htfroivnt o th' Great t 
 Thou aft f*ft thf Tiranti/lroake l 
 Cart no more to clertb and fate, 
 To thee the Reede u at the Oakf : 
 
 The Scepter, LeArrwgShy fake mujr. 
 AOfoUnv this and come tit /tuft. 
 Guid. Feare no more the LjghtnmgjLijh. 
 Aroi. N<W th' ' AR-dreadedThttnderJtane 
 Gui. Feare not Slander , Cenfurertfk. 
 
 Arui. 
 
 Both. *lLouers young. all Lovert nmft 
 C'mftgne to thee and cemt to ditfi. 
 
 Gid. No Exerciforharmeihee, 
 
 Ari) i Nor no witch-craft charme thte. 
 
 Guid. tyaft vntttidforvtare tbee. 
 
 Arui Not king ill come netrc thee. 
 
 Both. utet confurnation h*ne, 
 And renowned be thy graue . 
 fnttr Belaritu tvith the tody ofCUten. 
 
 Cut. We haue done our obfequies : 
 Come lay him downe. 
 
 Te/.Heere's a few Flowres.but 1>out midnight more : 
 The hearbes that haue on them cold dew o'th/riight 
 Are ftre wings fit'fl forGraues: vpon their Faces. 
 You were as Flowres, now withered :euen fo 
 Thefe Herbelets (hall, which we vpon you ftxtw. 
 Come on.away.apart vpoa our knees : 
 The ground that gaue them firft, ha's them againet 
 Their plealurci here are paft ,fo ate their paine, Et 
 
 bbb Imogen 
 
Tfo TragedieofCymbeline. 
 
 Imogen axatqa. 
 
 es Sir, to Mllford-Hauco, which is the way ? 
 
 thanke you : by yond bufh? pray how faire thether t 
 Odi pittikios : can it be fixe mile yet ? 
 
 ue cone all night ; *Fatth,llc iy downe.and flcepc. 
 __.foft; no Bedfellow f OhGods,andGoddcfles.' 
 Thefe Flowreslwe like the pleasures of the World ; 
 
 his bloody m the care onx I hope I dreamt ; 
 
 w fo I thought i was a Caue-keeper, 
 
 ,nd Cooke to honeft Creature*. But 'tis not fo: 
 
 [was but a bolt of nothing, (hot at nothing, 
 Which the Braine makes of Faroes. Our very eyes, 
 
 \K fometirnes iikeour ludgecnents,blinde. Good faith 
 
 tremble ftitl with feare : but if there be 
 
 r left in Heauen, a< foall * drop of pitti< 
 U a Wrens eye ; fear d Gods, a part of it. 
 
 eye ; fear d Uods, a part ot it. 
 TbeDreame's heete ftill : euen whea I wake it is 
 Yithout me,a* within me : not imagined, felt. 
 I headlefic man? The Garments afPoflbuma ? 
 know the fhape ofj Legge t this is his Hand : 
 His Foote MercuriaH : his mzrtiall Thigh 
 
 The brawnes of Hercules : but his louiall face 
 
 Marcher in heauen/ How ?tis gone. Pi/amo, 
 Ail Curbs madded Hecuba gaue the Greekes, 
 And mine to boot, be darted on thee : thou 
 Confpir'd with lhat Irregulous diuell Clottn, 
 lath heere cut'Oti my Lord. To write, and read, 
 Je henceforth treacherous. Darnn'd "Pifanio, 
 lath with his forged Letters (damn d Pifaaio} 
 rom this moft braueft veffell of the world 
 krooketheouinetop ! Ob Poftbumu4,a.hs, 
 Where is thy head? where'* that? Aye me ! where's that ? 
 
 ifoBrt might haue kill'd thee at the heart, 
 And lefc this head on. How (hould this be, Pifonio ? 
 Tis he, and Clottn : Malice, and Lucre in them 
 Haue laid this Woe heere. Oh *ti pregnant, pregnant ! 
 The Druggc he gaue me, which hee laid was piccious 
 And Cordiall to me, haue I not found it 
 Murd'f ous t o'th'Senfes ? That confirmes it bone : 
 This is Pifono't deede, and Cbten : Oh ' 
 Giue colour to my pate cbeeke with thy blood, 
 That we the horrider may feeme to thofe 
 Which chance to findc vs. Oh, my Lord ! my Lord ! 
 
 Eater Lwnu^Caftaiaei^nda Stftbfayer. 
 Op. Tothem,the Legions garrifon'd in Gallia 
 After your V> ill, haue croft the Sea, attending 
 You heere K Milford-Haucn, with your Sbippcs : 
 They are beere in readinefie. 
 Liu. But what from Rome? 
 Cap, The Senate hath flirr'd vp the Confiners, 
 And Gentlemen aQtaly. moft willing Spirits, 
 ThttpromifeNoofsSeruice: and they come 
 Vnder the Conduct of bold taebimo, 
 Sjt*a's Brother. 
 
 Luc. When exptir you them ? 
 Caf With ihe next benefit o'th'winde. 
 Lac. This forwaidneffc 
 Make* our hopes faire. Command our prefent numbers 
 Be mnrter'd : bid the Captaines looke too't. Now Sir, 
 What haue you dream'd of late of this wanes purpofe. 
 Soeib. Lfl night the very Gods fhew'd me a vifioa 
 (I faft.anrf pray 'd for their Intelligence) thus : 
 I Taw loun Bird, the Roman Eagle wing'd 
 From the fpungy Son*, to this part of the Weft, 
 There vanifo'd in the Sbtn-beamea, which portends 
 (Vnletfe roy fwnes abufe mfDiainatioo) 
 
 buccefie to th'Romaa hoaft. 
 Luc. Dreame often fo. 
 
 And neuer falfe. Soft ho, what truncke is beere ? 
 Without his top ?Theruine fpeak, that fotnetirne 
 It was a wort hy building. How? a Page > 
 Ot dead, or deeping on him ? But dead rither : 
 For Nature doth abhorre to make his bed 
 W ith the dcfun a v or Qeepe vpon the dead. 
 Let's fee the Boy ej face. 
 Cap. Hec's aiinemy Lord. 
 Luc. HeeT then inftruft vs of thil body i Young one, 
 Infoitne vsofthy Forrunts, for it feemes 
 They craue to be demanded : who is this 
 Thou roak'ft thy bloody Pillow ? Or who was he 
 That (otherwife then noble Nature did) 
 Hath alter'd that good PjSure? What's thy i 
 In this fad wrackc? How came't ? Who is't ? 
 What art thou.' 
 
 /mo. I am nothing : or if not, 
 Nothing to be were better : Thu was my Mafter, 
 A very valiant Britaine, and a good, 
 That heere by Mountaineers lyes flaine : All s, 
 There is no more fuch Mafters : I may wander 
 From Eaft to Occident, cry out for Scruice, 
 Try many, all good : ferue truly : ncuct 
 Finde fuch another Mafler. 
 
 Luc. 'Lacke,good youth: 
 Thou mou'ft no leiTe with thy complaining, then 
 Thy M sifter in bleeding t (ay his name,good Friend. 
 
 /mo. Ricb*rd<! Cham? : If I do lye.and do 
 No harmeby it, though the Gods heare, I hope 
 They'! pardon it. Say you Sir? 
 Lc. Thy name? 
 /mo, FieUtSit. 
 
 Luc. Thou doo'ft approue thy fclfc- the very fame : 
 Thy Name well fits ihy Faith ; thy Faith.thy Name : 
 Wilt take thy chance with me? I will not fay 
 Thou (halt be fo well mafler'd, but be Cure 
 No leffc belou'd. TheRornane Emperors Letters 
 Sent by aConfull to me, fhould not fooner 
 Then thine owne worth preferre thee : Go with me. 
 
 Ime. lie follow Sir. But firft, and 't pie afc the Gods, 
 ] le hide my Mafter from the Flies,as decpe 
 At thefe poore Pickaxes can digge : and when 
 With wild wood-leaues & weeds,! ha' fircw'd his graue 
 And on it faid a Century of prayers 
 (Suchailcan)twiceo're,Ileweepe > aodfighe, 
 And leauing fo his feruice/oilowyoo, 
 So plea fe you entertaine mee. 
 
 Luc. I good youth, 
 
 And rather Father thee, then Mafter thee J My Friends, 
 The Boy hath taught vs manly duties : Let vs 
 Findc out the prettier) Dazied-PIot we can. 
 And make him with our Pikes and partisans 
 A Graue : Come, Arme him : Boy hec*s pr cfen'd 
 By thee, to vs, and he fhall be inters: 'd 
 As Sooldiers can. Be cheerefull ; wipe thine eye*, 
 Some Fsltes are meanes the happier to arife. 
 
 Scena ^fertia. 
 
 Cym. Againe i and hring me word how 'ii< with her, 
 A Feauour with the abfence of her Sonne ; 
 
A madrwife, of which her life's irt danger -. Heauens, 
 iow deeply you at once do touch me. Imogen, 
 \ he great part of my comfort, gone : My Queene 
 /"pon adefpera e bed. and in a time 
 When fearefull Warres point at me ; Her Sonne gone, 
 So ncedfull for thisprefent ? It (hikes me.psft 
 The hope of comfort. But for thee.Fcllow, 
 Who needs muft know of her de parture, and ^ 
 5oft feeme fo ignorant, wee'I enforce it from ihee 
 3y a fharpe Torture. 
 
 Tif. Sir, my life is yours, 
 I humbly fct it at your will : But for my Mi/Hi, 
 1 nothing know where flic remaines : why gone, 
 Nor when fhe purpofej rcturne. Befeech your Higbnej, 
 Mold me your loyall Scruanr. 
 
 Lori. Good my Liege, 
 The day that (be was milling, he was heere ; 
 I dare be bound hee's true, and (hall performe 
 AU parts of his fubie<9ion loyally. For Cleten, 
 There wants no diligence in feekmghim, 
 And will no doubt be found. 
 
 Cjm. Tbetimeistroablefome: 
 Wee'I Hip yon for a feafon, but our ietloufie 
 Do's yet depend. 
 
 Lard. SopleafeyourMaiefty, 
 The Romaine Legions,all from Gaflia drawne. 
 Are landed on your Coaft . with a fopply 
 OfRoma'me Gentlemen, by ihr Senate fent. 
 
 Cym. Nov/fortheCotinfaileofmySonand C^ueen, 
 I amamaz dwith matter. 
 Lrd. Good my Liege, 
 
 Your preparation can affront no Ie(T (ready : 
 
 Then what you heare of. Come more, for more you'ie 
 The wantis.but to put thofePovnes in motion, 
 That, long to moue. 
 
 Cjm. 1 thanke you : let's withdraw 
 And meete the Time, as ir feekts vs. We fcare not 
 What can from I taly annoy v, but 
 Wegreeuest chances heere. Away. Extant 
 
 Ptftt. I heard no Letter from my Mifter.fmct 
 1 wrote him Imogen was flaine. Tisftrange: 
 Nor heare I from my Miftrij,ivho didpromife 
 Toyecld me often rydingi. Neither knowl 
 What is betide to dot en, but reroaiae 
 Perplextin all. TheHeauens fti!l moft worke 
 Wherein ( am falfe, 1 am hone ft : not true, to be true. 
 Thefeprefent warresfnal! finde lloue my Country, 
 Euen to the ncre o'lh'Kiog, or lie fail in them t 
 AH other doubts, by time let them be cleerVi, 
 Fortune brings in fome Boats^that are not iteer'd. Exit, 
 
 . Scena Qwtrta. 
 
 Cm. Th* noy fe it round about vs. 
 
 HeL Let vs from it. 
 
 Anu. What plea fure Sir.we finde in life, to locke it 
 From Aftian,and Aducnturc. 
 
 CM. Nay.what hope 
 
 Hauc we in hiding vs? This way the llomaines 
 Muft. or for Britatnes flay vt orreceiucvi 
 For barbarous and vrmaturall Reuolu 
 Dunng their vfe, and flay v after. 
 
 "Bel. Sonnes, 
 
 Weel higher to the Monntainn, there fee ure v .. * 
 To the Kings party there's no going : newnerTc 
 OfCbteat death (we being not koo wne, not reuftci'd 
 \ mong the Bands) may driue vs to a rente 
 Where we haue liu'd; and fo extort froca's that 
 Which we bane done, whofe znfwer wodd be death 
 )rawne on with Torture. 
 
 Cm. Thii is (Sir)a doubt 
 fuch a time, nothing becomming you, 
 Norfatisfyingvt. 
 
 mi. It is not likely, 
 That when they heare their Roman horfes neigh, 
 jchold their quaner'd Fries ; haue both their eyes 
 Aud cares fo cloyd importantly as now, 
 That they will wafte their time vpon our now, 
 To know from whence we are. 
 
 'Bel. Oh,Iamknowne 
 Of marry in the Army : Many yeeres 
 [Though Cloten then but youog)yo fee, not wore him 
 From my remembrance. And bcndes, the King 
 Hath not defcru'd my Serutce, nor your Loue$v 
 Who finde in my Exile, the-want ofBreeding j 
 The certainty oi this beard life, aye hopelefTe 
 To haue the courtefie your Cradle promts 'd, 
 But to be (till hot Summers Tsnlings,and 
 The ihrinkingSlaues of Winter. 
 
 Cut. Then be fo, 
 
 Better to ceafe to be. Pray Sir, to'th'Arroy .- 
 [, and my Brother are not knowne ; yoorfeife 
 So out of thought, and thereto fo ore-giowoe. 
 Cannot be qi:cftion'd. 
 
 Arm. By tbis Sunne that dunes 
 He thither : What thing ist, that I neuet 
 Did fee man dye, fcarJecuertook'don blood, 
 But that ofCoward Hares, hot Goat:, and Venifon ? 
 Neuer beftrid a Horfe faue one, that hid 
 A Rider like my fclfc, who ne're wore Rowell, 
 Nor Iror. on his heel* Mam aftam'd 
 To looke vpon the holy Sunne, to haoe 
 The benefit of his bleft Beames^enuining 
 So long a poors vnknowne. 
 
 Gut. By heaucn; Jle go, 
 If ro will blefie me Sir. and grue meleaue, 
 lie take che better care; but if you will not, 
 The hazard therefore due fall on me.by 
 The hands ofRomaincf. 
 
 Ar*i. So fay I, Amen. 
 
 "Bti. No reafon 1 (fince of your liues you fet] 
 So flight a valewation) (honld referee 
 My crack'd one to more care. Haue with you Boyes; 
 If in your Country warm you chance to dye. 
 That is my Bed too (Lad* )and there J le lye, 
 Lead,lead; the time feemslong, their blood think* fcorn 
 Till it flye out, and ftew them Princes borne. Sxwit 
 
 Actits Qwntur. Scena'Prima. 
 
 Snter 
 
 Pojl. Yea Woody cloth ,Ile keep thee : fo 
 Thou (hould'ft be colout'd thus. You married ones, 
 If each of you fhould take this courie, how many 
 Muft murther Wiues much better then themfeluet 
 
 bbb i For 
 
The Tngeefy of Cymbeline 
 
 For wry'ing but a little ? Oh Pifania, 
 
 Euery good S truant do's not all Commands: 
 
 No Bond, but to do ioft ones. Gods, if you 
 
 Should haue "tane vengeance on my faults, I ncuer 
 
 Had Uu*d to put on this : fo had youfaued 
 
 The noble Imogen, to tepent, and ftrooke 
 
 Me (wretch)more worthyour Vengeance. But alacke 
 
 You fnatch fome hence for little faults ; that's loue 
 
 To haue them fal I no more : you fome permit 
 
 Tofecondilles wrhhilles.each elderworfe, 
 
 And make them dread it, to the doom thrift. 
 
 But Imogen is your owne, do yout bcft wiIJe, 
 
 And make me ble to obey. I am brought hither 
 
 Among th'ltaiian Gentry, and to right 
 
 AgaJrtf my Ladies Kingdomc : 'Tis enough 
 
 That (Britaine) 1 haue kill'd thy MiBris : Peace. 
 
 He giue no wound to thee : therefore good Heauen*, 
 
 Hearepatiendymypurpofc. Ikdrfrobeme 
 
 Of'thefc Italian weedes. and fuitemy felfe 
 
 As do's a ri>MPez.am : fo I le fight 
 
 A gainfi the pan I come with fo lie dye 
 
 For ibee (O Imogen) euen for whom my life 
 
 Is euerybreatb,a death : and thus, vnknowne, 
 
 Pitticd, nor hated, to the face of perill 
 
 My felfe He dedicate. Let me make men know 
 
 More valour in me, then my habits (how. 
 
 Gods, put th ftrength o\h'Lemati in me : 
 
 To fhame the guize o'th'wotld, I will begin, 
 
 The &0iion leffe without, and more within. 
 
 As warre were hood- wink'd. 
 
 lac. Tirtheitfrefhfopphes. 
 
 Luc. It is a day tum'd ftrangely : or betimci 
 Let's re-inforce, or fly. Exeunt 
 
 Exit. 
 
 ScenaSecwda. 
 
 Eater Lucitu, lfc\i,mo,tnl the Rmuue Jrmj at me deore : 
 fndtbtTSritatxe drmy *t mother : Leuuuw P oft hum HI 
 fofat'ngUkt a foor* SonUier. Tbej msrch oner, and gte 
 aiu. Tbtti enter *ga*t in Skjmifb Itfhtmo and PofibH- 
 ram bevaaqut/bftb and di^amttb lacbinu, and then 
 U ami him. 
 
 lee The heauinefle and guilt within my bo fome, 
 Takra oft my manhood .- 1 tuuebelyed a Lady, 
 The Ptinceflc of this Country ; and the ayre on't 
 Reueogingly enfeebles mr, or could this Carle, 
 A very drudge of Natures, haucfubdu'de me 
 In my profr (fion t Knighthoods,and Honors borne 
 As I weare mine)are tides but of fcorne. 
 Jfthat thy Gentry (Br jtaine^ go before 
 This Lowt, as lie exceeds our Lords, the oddes 
 Is /hat we icarfe are men, and you are Goddes. Exit. 
 Tbt Bat t tale centi**rt, tfuSritainesflyfjmbeline u 
 taken : 7 hen enter To kit refeue, BeSariui, Gutderiw, 
 
 2fr/.Stand,fand > we haue th'aduantage of the ground, 
 The Lane is guarded : Nothing rowts vs,but 
 The villsny of our feares. 
 
 Gin. Jirnt. Stand, ftand, and fight. 
 
 i. They Rife* 
 ose, andExettnt. 
 
 Then enter Luctut , lachimo, find Imogen. 
 Luc. Away boy from the Troopes.and faue Uiy felfc: 
 For friends (A) friends.and the difordet's fuch 
 
 ScenaTertia. 
 
 Enttr Peftbunm, 
 Lor. Cam'flthou from where they made iheftand? 
 
 r+. i did. 
 
 Though you it fccmei come from the Fliers 
 
 I*. Idid. 
 
 P<>P. No blame be ro yon Sir.for all was loft, 
 But that the Heaucns fought : the Kinghimfelfe 
 Of his wings deftitute, the Army broken, 
 And but the backes of Brita:ne j feene ; all fly ing 
 Through a ftrait Lane, the Enemy full-hearted, 
 Lolling the Tongue with (Uught'ring : haumg wotke 
 Moreplentitoll, then Tooles todoo't : ftrookcdowne 
 Some mortally, fome (lightly rouch'd, fome failing 
 MecreJy through feare,that the ftrait paffe was damm'd 
 Withdeadmen.hurt behmde,ar\d Cowards liaing 
 To dye with length'ned fhame. 
 
 Lo. Where was this Lane? 
 
 ^/.Clofeby ihe batteJi.ditch'd, i wali'd with turph, 
 Which gaue aduantagc to an ancisnt Soldiour 
 (Anhoneft one I warrant) who deferu'd 
 So long a breeding, as his white beard came to, 
 In doing this for's Country. Athwart the Lane, 
 He, with two ftriplingt (Lad* more like to run 
 The Country bafe, then to commit fuch (laughter, 
 With faces fit for Maskes, or rather fayrer 
 Then thofc for prefer uat ion cas'd, or fham ) 
 Made good the paffage, cry ed ro thofe that fled. 
 Our "Sritamet hearts dye flying, not our men, 
 To darkncfie flecte foules t hat fiye backwards j ftand, 
 Or we are Romanes, and will giue you that 
 Like bealrs, which you (bun beartly , and may faue 
 gut to Jookebackinfrowne:Stand,ftand. Thefethree, 
 Three thoufand confident, in aclc as many: 
 For three performers are the File, when all 
 Therefi do nothing. With this word ftand^and, 
 Accomodated by the Place ; more Charming 
 With their owne Noblenefle, which could haue turn'd 
 A DiAarTe, to a Lance, guilded pale lookes ; 
 Part fhame, part fpirit renew'd, U>at fome turn'd coward 
 But by example (Oh a iinne in Warre, 
 Darun'd in thr firft beginneti) gan to looke 
 The way that they did, and to grin like Lyons 
 Vponthc Pikwo'ih'Huocers. Thenbcganne 
 A ftop rth'Chafer ; a Retyre . Anon 
 A Rowt,onfufion thicke ; fonhwuh they fiye 
 Chickens.the way which they flopt Eagles: Slaues 
 The fir ides the Victors made : and now our Coward s 
 Like Fragments in hard Voyages became 
 The life o'th'need .- hauing found the backe doore open 
 Of the vnguarded hearts : heauens,how they wound. 
 Some (laine before fome dying ; fome their Friend* 
 Ore-borne i'thtormw waue, ten chac'd by one, 
 Are now each one the flaugbttr-man of rwenry : 
 Thofethat would dye, or ere refi ft, are grown* 
 Themonall bugs oth'field. 
 
 * 
 
The Tragcdieof Cymbekne. 
 
 Lord. This was Orange chance : 
 A narrow Lans,an old man,and two Boye*. 
 
 Poft* Nay , do noc wonder at it : yoo are made 
 Rather to wonder at the things yoo heare. 
 Thfnto workeany. Will yoo Rime vpon't, 
 And vent it for a Mock'ne ? Heere is one : 
 "Two 'Boytsjm Oldnnui( twice *Boj)aLant, 
 ' 'Preferud ibt'Sritama, was the Romano tone. 
 
 Lard. Nay, be not angry Sir. 
 Poft. Lacke,to what end ? 
 Who dares not ftand his Foe, lie be his Friend ; 
 For if hee'l do, as he i made ro doo, 
 I know hee'l quickly fiye my friendlhip too. 
 Yoo haue pet me into Rime. 
 
 Lord. Fareweli .you're angry. Exit. 
 
 Pofl. Still going ? This is a Lord : OhNoblc mifery 
 To be j'th'Field ,and askt what newes of me : 
 To day, how many would haue giuen their Honours 
 To haue fau'd their Carkafles ? Tooke hccle to doo'i, 
 And yet dyed too. 1 ,in mine owne woe charm'd 
 Could not fade death, where 1 did heare him groans, 
 Nor feele him where he ftrooke. Being an vgly Monfter, 
 'Tis ftrange he hides him in frtfh Cups,loft Beds, 
 Sweet words ; cr hath moemmiftert then we 
 That draw his kniues I'th' War. Well I will ftnde him : 
 For being now a Faoourer to the Bntaine, 
 No more a Britaine, 1 bauerefunVd againe 
 The part I catw in. Fighc ! will no more, 
 Bat yeeid me to the veriefl Hinde. that (hall 
 'Once touch my (houlder. Great the (laughter is 
 Heere madeby'ih'Rotnane ; great the Anfwer be 
 Briiatrwjf muft cake. For me, my Ranfomc'* death, 
 On eyther fide I come to fpend my breath ; 
 Which ney ther heere lie keepe. norbeare agen, 
 But end it by fewne tneanes for Imogen. 
 
 Enter two Captongijtnd Soldiers. 
 
 I Great lupiter be prais'd, LMCMB i$ taken, 
 Tis thought the old man.and his fonnes, were Angels. 
 
 a There was* fourth rnan,in a filly habit, 
 That gaue rh* Affront with them. 
 
 I So 'tis reported: 
 But none of 'era caa be found. Stand, who's there ? 
 
 Pcfi, A Roman, 
 Who bad not now beene drooping bcere.if Seconds 
 
 % Lay hands on biro : a Dogge, 
 
 A kgge of Rome (hail not retarne to tell 
 
 What Crows haae peckt them here : he bt ags hi* feruke 
 
 As if he were of note : biing him to'thlCing. 
 
 Eater Cymkeline,Belarius,Guidtriia, Aruirapu fiftaio and 
 Romane Cap wet. Tkt Captaiact prefcat Pcftbumus to 
 Cjmbetinejv'oe deliuert him aaer to a Gaoler. 
 
 Seen* Quarta. 
 
 Enter Poftbuaaa^and Cooler 
 
 Gt#* You (hail not now be ftolne, 
 You haue iocks vpon you : 
 So graze, as you Bade Pa(hire. 
 
 *.{?<M. I,or a flomacke. 
 
 Ptft. Moft welcome bondage; for thou art a way 
 (1 thintte) ro liberty.- yet am I better 
 Then one tbatV 6ckt*'di l Gom f linci be had rather 
 
 Greane fo in perpetuity, then be cur'd 
 
 By'th'fur e Ph> fition, Death ; who is the key 
 
 T 'vnbarre tbeVe Lockes.My Confcieocv^hou art retter*d 
 
 More then my <hanks,& wnfts:you good GoU> (iue a 
 
 The penitent Inftrumenr to picke that Bole, 
 
 Then rree for euer. Is't enough 1 am forry ? 
 
 So Children temporal! Fathers do appeafe} 
 
 Gods are more foil of mercy. Muft 1 repent, 
 
 I cannot do ir better then in Gyues, 
 
 Ddk'djmore then conftrain'd, to fatisne 
 
 If of my Freedome 'tis the maine part, take 
 
 No ftriftcr render of me, then my All. 
 
 I know you arc more clement then vilde men, 
 
 Who of their broken Debtors take a third, 
 
 A fixt, a tenth, 1 e t ting them thriue againe 
 
 On their abatement ; that's not my detire. 
 
 For Imogent deere life, take mine, and though 
 
 Tis not fo deere, ytt 'tis a life ; you coyn'd it, 
 
 T weene man,and man.they waigh oot euery flampe t 
 
 Though light, take Peeces for rhe figures fake. 
 
 ( You jathef) mine being yours: ana fo great Powres. 
 
 If you will take this Aodir, take thi* life, 
 
 And cancel! thefe cold Bonds. 
 
 He fpeake to thee in filcnc. 
 
 Solemne Mufcty. fnterfa in an ^ffaratiat}Siciiaa Lw 
 nattu, Father to Poftbamut t a> otdman^ytyrtdt,^ a war- 
 rioHr, leading ia hi; band an anetttit Matron (bit i*ife t & 
 Afvktr to Ptitbumui ) *>itb Mufc\$ kfonthem. Ttnn 
 after other Mxfdtf fUewet the tvtfjettng L*onati (Bn. 
 then to Ponbumw') wth wound,* thtjdiediibvam 
 They circle ttfbumiu roimda* bt liei /lieptog. 
 
 Surf. No more thou Thunder-Mafler 
 
 (hew thy fpight.on Mortali Flies : 
 Wuh Mars fallout with 7* chide,that thy Adulteries 
 
 Rates,and Reuengcs. 
 Hath my poore Boy done ought but well,. 
 
 wbofe face 1 neuer faw : 
 I dy 'de whil'ft in the Wotr.be he ft side, 
 
 attending Natures Law. 
 Whofe Father tnen (as men report, 
 
 thou Orphanes Father art) 
 Thou (hould'fthaae biu, and (heeldec him, 
 
 from this earth-vexing fmare. 
 t/War&. L*!J lent not ms Her aydc, 
 
 but took* me in my Throwes, 
 That from me was Pofthtmm ript, 
 
 came crying 'tnong'ft his Foes. 
 A thing of pitty. 
 
 Sictl GreatNaturelikehisAnceflrk, 
 
 moulded the ftuffe fo fatre : 
 That bed feru'd the praife o'th'World, 
 
 i .Bro. When once he was marure for man, 
 
 in Britaine where was hee 
 That could ftandvp hisparalell ? 
 
 Orfruitfullobir^bee? ' 
 In eye rflmgen, that bc0 could deeme 
 
 hisdignitie. 
 Mo. W.th Marriage wherefore was he modct 
 
 to be exil'd,ano!tbrowne 
 From LewatiSeztc, an4 caft from her, 
 
 his deereft oner 
 Sweere fmoemf 
 Sic. Wby didyou Gjgtr locblmoftg* shlngof Jtajy 
 
The Tragedy of CymbeKne. 
 
 To taint hisTfoblei hart bnine,with necdleflcieloufy, 
 And to become the geeke and fcorne o'ch'others vilany? 
 t"Bn. For this, from ftiller Seats we came, . 
 
 our Parrnts.snd vs t w line, 
 That ftriking in out Countries caufe, 
 
 fell brauely ,and were flaine, 
 
 Our Fealty ,8c Tenant iia tigrrt.wuh Honor to maintaine. 
 Like hardiment foftktimtu hath 
 
 to Cjmbtlme perform'd 
 Then Tupiter,^ KingofGodi,why haft y" thus adicum^ 
 The Graces for his Mberiu due,being all to dolors tunCd? 
 5/oi/. Thy ChrfftaU window ope; looke, 
 
 looke out, ito longer exercife 
 Vpon a valiant Raee,rhy hr(h,and potent injuries : 
 Mftk. Sw*e(Iupiter)cur Son is good, 
 
 ukfeoffhismiferies. 
 SieiL Peepe through thy Marble Manfion, helpt, 
 
 or wepooreGhofts will cry 
 To^h'fhining Synod of the reft.againft thy Deity. 
 "Embers. Helpe (lupitcr) or we appeale, 
 
 and from thy iufticeflye. 
 
 Ixptterdefcou/Lsm T'ttmder and Lighten^ fitting vpp en an 
 &%lt. bee throws a Thunder-hilt. The Gixfttt fa& on 
 their k?eej. 
 
 Itiftter, No more you pty Spirits of Region low 
 Offend our hearing :hufli. How dare youGhoftcs 
 Accufe the Thunderer, whofeBoh (you know) 
 Sky-planted, batte rs all rebelling Coafts. 
 Poore fhadowes of EHn*ti, hence, and reft 
 Vpon your neuer-withering bankes of Flowres. 
 Be not with mortal! accidents oppreft, 
 No care of yours it is, you know 'tis ours. 
 Whom bcft I loue, 1 croffe ; to make my guift 
 The more dela/d, delighted. Be content, 
 Yout low-laide Sonne, oor Godhead wil) vpfift : 
 His Comfons thriue, his Trials well are fpent ; 
 Our [ouiallStarrereign'daihis Birth, and in 
 Our Temple was he married : Rite^nd fade, 
 He fhall be Lord of Lady tongen, 
 And happier much by h's Afflidionmade. 
 This Tablet hv vpoo his Breft, wherein 
 Our pUafure, his fu 11 Fortune, doth confine, 
 And fo away : tx> farther with your dinne 
 Expreffe Impatience, leaft you frirre vp mine : 
 Mount Eagle, to my Palace Chriftalline. Afemdt 
 
 Sicil. He came in Thunder, his CeJeftiall breath 
 Was fulphurous to CmtJl : the holy Eagle 
 Stoop Ni, as to footc vs : his Afcmfion is 
 Motefweet then our bleft Fields : his Royall Bird 
 Prunes the immortall wing, and cloyes hisBeake, 
 As when his God is plea s'd. 
 Al. Thankes lupiter. 
 
 Sic. The Marble Pauement cloz.es, he is enter 'd 
 His radiant Roofe : Away, and co be bleft 
 Let vs with care pcrformc hit great beheft . Vanfi 
 
 Pofi. Slcepe, thou haR bin a Grand/ire, and begot 
 A Father to me : and thou haft created 
 A Mother, and two Brothers. But (oh fcorne) 
 Gone, r hey went hence fo foone as they were borne : 
 And fo I am awake. Poore Wretches.that depend 
 On Greatneffc, Fauour ; Dreamc as I hauc done. 
 Wake, and findc nothing. But (alas) I facrue : 
 Many Dicamc not to findc. neither deferue, 
 And yet are fteep'd in Fauours ; fo am I 
 That hauc this Golden chance, and know not why : 
 What Fayeries haunt this grot) nd ? A Book?Oh rare one, 
 
 .Be noc.a* is our Tangled world, aGarment 
 Nobler then that it couers. LetthyerTccis 
 So follow, to be moft vnlike out Courtiers 
 Asgood, aspromife. 
 
 Ayr,: 
 
 Tis ftill a Dreamc : or clfe foch ftufTc as Madmen 
 
 Tongue, and braine not : either both ,or nothing, 
 
 Orfenfeleffe fpeakingor a fpeaking fuch 
 
 A* fenfe cannot vntye. Be what it is, 
 
 The Aftion of my life is like it, which He keepe 
 
 If but for fimpathy. 
 
 Enter qaaler. 
 
 Coo. Come Sir, are you ready for death? 
 Poft. Owc-ratflcd rather : ready long ago. 
 
 Goo. Hang ing ii the word, Sir, if you bee readie for 
 that, you are well Cook'd. 
 
 Poft. So if I proue a good repaft to the Speflators,the 
 difhpayesthefhot. 
 
 CM. A heaoy reckoning for you Sir But the comfort 
 is you (hall be called to no more payments, fear no more 
 Tauetne BUs, which are often thefadnelTe of parting, as 
 the procuring of mirth: you come in feint for want of 
 meate, depait reefing with too much drinkc : forrie that 
 you haue payed too much, and forty that yon are payed 
 too much ; Pnrfe and Braine, both empty : the Brain the 
 heauier, for being too light; the Pane too light, being 
 dra wne ofheauineffc . Oh,of this contradiction you {hall 
 now be quit : Oh the charity of a penny Cord,it Aimrues 
 vpthoufandsinatricet you haue no true Debitor, and 
 Creditor butit :of whgt't pafl, is, and to come, the dif- 
 charge : your necke(Sis)ii Pen,Booke,and Counters ; fo 
 the Acquittance followes. 
 
 Poft. 1 am men ier to dye.then thou art to line. 
 
 CM. Indeed Sir.he that fleepes,feclet not tbcTootb- 
 Ache:butamanthatweretofleepeyourfleepe. and a 
 Hangman to helpehim to bed, I think he would change 
 places with his Officer : for, look you Sir, you know nor 
 which way you fhall go. 
 
 Poft. Yes indeed do I, fellow. 
 
 Goo. Your death has eyes in's head then : I haue not 
 feene him fo piftur'd : you muft either bee direcled by 
 form that take vpon them to know,or to take vpon your 
 felfe that which I am fureyou do not know . or iump the 
 after-enquiry on your owne peril! : and how you fhall 
 fpeed in your iournies end, I thinke you'l neuer retcrnc 
 to tell one. 
 
 Poft . I tell thee, FeHow, there are none want eyes,to 
 dircci them the way I am going, but fuch as winkc, and 
 will not vfe them. 
 
 CM. What an infinite mocke is this, that a man fr.old 
 haue the beft vfe of eyes, to fee the way of blindneffe : I 
 am fure hanging's the way of winking. 
 Siter a Meffeeger. 
 
 Mef. Knocke orThis Manaclej.bring your Prifonet to 
 the King. 
 
 Poft. Thou bring'ft good newes, I am call'd to bee 
 made free. 
 
 ga>. Jlebchang'dthen. 
 
 Pft. Thou fh alt be then freer then a Geo ier ; no bo] (} 
 
 for 
 
The TragedteofCymbeline. 
 
 or the dead. 
 
 e. VntefTeatnanwoiildmarryaGaHowes. &be- 
 ei yong Gibbetf , I neuer ftw one fo prone : yet on my 
 !onfcience, chere te verier Knaues defire tolme. for all 
 ebe a Roman ; and there be fome of them too thai dye 
 gainftiheirwilles-.fofhouldl.ifl were one. 1 would 
 wewereallofone minde,and onemindegood: O there 
 we re defolarion of Gaolers and Galowfe* i 1 fpeake a- 
 inft my prefen t profit, but rnywifh hath a preferment 
 
 Qwnta. 
 
 Enter Cyn&eline. 'BeOariiu. 
 
 rafMJ. Pifanie^andLardt, 
 
 Cjm.Sttnd by my Tide you, whom the Gods bauemade 
 'referuer* of my Throne : woe i* my heart, 
 That the poore Souldier that To richly fought, 
 Whofrragges, iham'd gilded Armes.whofe naked breft 
 Stept before Target of proofe, cannot be found < 
 He fhzll be happy that ran finde him,if 
 Dur Grace can make him To. 
 
 Titi. 1 neuer faw 
 
 MichNobte fury in fo poore a Thing ; 
 >uch precious deeda, in one that promift nought 
 Sut beggery,and poore lookes. 
 
 Cym, Notydingsofhim? 
 
 Tifa. He hath bin featch'd among the dead,& liuing ; 
 But no trace of him. 
 
 Cym. To my greefe, I am 
 The heyreof his Reward, which I wilt adde 
 To you (the Liuer, Heart ,and Braine of Brtiaine) 
 &y whom (1 grant) {he Hues. 'Tis now the time 
 To aske of whence you are. Report it. 
 
 3/. Sir, 
 
 [n Cambna are we borne, and Gentlemen : 
 ; urther to boaft, were neyther true, nor modefl, 
 VoleiTel adde, we are honeft. 
 
 Cym. Bow your knees : 
 Arife my Knights o'th'Battell, I create you 
 Companions to our perfon, and will fit you 
 With Dignities becomming your eftates. 
 
 E-iter Corntlim and Ladies. 
 There's bufineiTe in thefe facet : why fo fadly 
 Greet you our Victory ?youlookeliktRomaines, 
 And not o'th'Courtof Britaine. 
 
 Cam. Hayle great King, 
 Tofowreyour happinc-fle, I muft report 
 The Queene is dead. 
 
 Cym. Who worfe then a Phyiitian 
 Would this report become? But I confidtr, 
 By Med'cine life may be prolong'd, yet death 
 Will CeizetheDoftor too. How ended (he? 
 
 Cor. With horror, madly dying, like her life. 
 Which (being cruell to the world) concluded 
 Moft cruell to her felfe. What (lie confeft. 
 I will report, fopkafe you, Thtfeher Women 
 Can trip me.if I etre, who with wet cheekes 
 Were prefent when (he finifh'd 
 Cym. Prytheefay. 
 
 Cor. Firft,fhe confeft (Vic neuer lou'd you : onety 
 Affected GreatneiT^ got by you : not you : 
 Married your Royalty, was wife to your place : 
 
 Abhorr'd your perfon. 
 
 Cyv. She alone knew this: 
 And but fhe fpoke it dying, 1 would not 
 Beleeue her lipj in opening it. Proceed. 
 
 Com. Your daughter, whom fhe bore in hand to lou? 
 With fuch integrity, fhe did confefle 
 Was as a Scorpion to her fight , whofe life 
 (But that her (light preuented it) (he had 
 Tane off by poyfon. 
 
 Cym. O moft delicate Fiend '. 
 Who is't can teade a Woman ? Is there more ? 
 
 Cent. More Sir ,and worfe. Shedidconfcflefhehad 
 For you a mortall Mineral!, which being tooke, 
 Should by the minute fcedeonlife,and lingering, 
 By inches walte you. In which time, fhe purpos'd 
 By watching, weeping, tendance, ki(!ing,to 
 Orecome you with her (hew; and in time 
 (When fhe had fitted you with her craft, to wotke 
 Her Sonne into th'adoption of the Crawne : 
 But fayling of her end by his ftrange abfence, 
 Grew fhamelefle defpcrate, open'd (in defpight 
 Of Heauen.and Men) her purpofes : repented 
 The euils (he hatch'd, were not effected : fo 
 Difpayring.dyed. 
 
 Cym. Heard you all this,her Women ? 
 La. We did.fo pleafe your Highnefle 
 Cym. Mine eyes 
 
 Were not in fault, for fhe was beautiful): 
 Mine cares that heare her flattery, not my heart, 
 Thtt thought her like her feeming. It had beene vicious 
 To haue miftrufted her ; yet (Oh my Daughter) 
 That it was folly in me, thou may ft fay, 
 And proue it in thy feeling. Heauen mend all. 
 
 Enter Ltteimjacbrmo, and other ~Ramanfrifmtrt i 
 
 Ltfxatm fatnndjtnd Imogen. 
 Thou comm'ft not Caiui now for Tribute, that 
 The Britatnes haue rac'd out, though with ihe loffe 
 Of many a bold one : whofe Kinfmen haue made fuitc 
 That their good foules maybe appcas'd, with daughter 
 Of you iheir Captiues, which our ftlfc haue granted, 
 So thtftke of your eftate. 
 
 Lue. Confider Sir, the chance ofWarre, the day 
 Was yours by accident : had it gone with vs, 
 We fnould not when (he blood was cool. haue thieaund 
 OurPrifoners with the Sword. But fmce the Gods 
 Will haue it thus, that nothing but our liues 
 May becall'd ranfome, let it come : SufricetK, 
 A Roman, with a Romans heart can fuffer : 
 vtuguftits liues to thinke on't : and fo much 
 For my pecuii ar care . This one thing onely 
 I will entreat e. my Boy (a Bntaine borne) 
 Let him be r jnfom'd : Neuer Mafter had 
 A Pagefokinde.ro duteous, diligent, 
 So tender ouer his occafions, true, 
 So feate, foNurfe-ltke : let his venue ioyne 
 With my tequeft, which lie make bold your UighnerTe 
 Cannot deny: he hath donenoBritaineharme, 
 Thoughhehaue feru'daRoman. Sauehim(.r) 
 And fpare no blood befide. 
 
 Cjm. Ihauefurclyfeenehhn: 
 His fauour is familiar to me :Boy, 
 Thou ha/t f ook'd thy feife into my grace, 
 And art mine ownc. I know not why, wherefore, 
 To fay, liu boy : ne'rethankethy Matter, Hue j 
 And aske of CymJufing what Boone thou wilt, 
 Fitting my bounty, and thy (lace. He giue it i 
 
The Tragedy of CynMtr*. 
 
 (Tea, though thou do demand a Prifooer 
 rhcNoblcftiaoe. 
 
 hr. IrwmblythankeyourHighoefle. 
 
 Luc Jdonotbidtbcebeggen>yl>fe,goodLad, 
 tod yet I know thou Wile. 
 
 /a*. No,no,alacke, 
 
 ["here's other workein hand : I fee a thing 
 Jitter to me, ss death : your lifc.good M after, 
 Mnftfouffleforitfelfr. 
 
 L*c. TbeBoydifdaitusme, 
 ^eleaues me, f comes me : briefely dye their ioys, 
 That place them on the truth of Gyries.and Boyes. 
 Why flatlets he foperplcxt? 
 
 Cym. What would 1 ft chou Boy? 
 loue the* more,and more : thinke more and more 
 What's beft to aske Know'ft him thou look'ft on?fpeak 
 Wilt haue him liue? Is he thy Kin? thy Friend ? 
 
 Imt. He is a Romane.no more kin tome, 
 Then I to your Highncfle, who being born your vafiaile 
 in fomething neerer 
 
 Cym. Wherefore ey'ft htm fo) 
 
 Imt. He tell you (Su)in pt ioate,if y ou pleafe 
 To giue me hearing. 
 
 Cym. I, with all my heart, 
 And lend my beft attention. What's thy name ? 
 
 Cym. Thou'rt my good yooth : my Page 
 lbe thy Mafter: walkcwitbme: fpeake freely. 
 
 Bit. Is not this Boy reuiu'd from death ? 
 
 Ant. One Sand another 
 Met more refembies that fwcet Rofie Lad : 
 Who dyed, and was fMt what thinke you f 
 
 Gm. The fame dead thing aliue. 
 
 </.Peace,pe&ce,fee further : he eyes vj noi, forbear* 
 Creatures may be alike : were"t he,l arn fure 
 He would haue fpoke to v . 
 
 Gut. But we fee him dead. 
 
 ft! Be filent : let's fee further. 
 
 Pift. Itismy Miflns: 
 Since (he is tiuing, let the time run on, 
 To good.or bad. 
 
 Cym. Come, ftand thou by onr fide, 
 Make thy demand alowd. Sir, ftep you forth, 
 Gioe anfwer to this Boy , and do it freely, 
 Or by our Great nefle, and the grace of it 
 (Which is our Honor) bitter torture fruSI 
 Winnow the truth from falftiood. One fpeakc to him. 
 
 Ime. Mybooneis that this Gentleman may render 
 Of whom he had this Ring. 
 
 Pofi. Wht' that ro him? 
 
 Cym. That Diamond vpon your Finger, fay 
 How came it yours .' 
 
 lack. T hou'lt torture mecokaue vnfpokeo, that 
 Which to he (poke, wou'd torture thce . 
 
 Cjm. How? me? 
 
 lath. I am glad to be conflrain'd to vtter that 
 Which torments me to conceale. By Villany 
 I got this Ring ; 'twas Levutw IcweD) 
 Whom thou did'ftb*m(h :od which more may greeue 
 As it doth me : a Nobler S'.r,ne're liu'd (thee, 
 
 Twixt sky and ground. Wilt thou hcare more oy Lord ? 
 
 Cym. AH that belongs to this. 
 
 Jack. That Paragon, thy daughter. 
 For whom my heart drops blood, and my ralfe fpiria 
 "uiletoremember. Giaemeleaue,Ifeiat. 
 
 Cjm. My Daughter>wbu of hir?Renew thy firength 
 
 I h.d rather thou OunUfR liue, while Nature will, 
 Then dye ere I heare mere : flrine roan, and fpeakc . 
 
 lab. Vponaeime,vnrwppywasthecioeke 
 That ftrooke the houre it was in Rome, accurft 
 The Manfioo where : 'twaa at a Feaft, oh would 
 Out Viand bad bin poyfon'd(or at lealt 
 Thofe which 1 heen'd to had:) the good P ftk***,, 
 (What ftonld I fayf he was too good to be 
 Where ill o>:n were,and was the beft of all 
 Among'ft the rsr'ft of good one>) fitting fadly, 
 Hearing vs praife our Loues of I taly 
 For Beauty, that made barren the fwell'd boaft 
 Of him that bef> coold fpeakc : for Featuie, laming 
 The Shrme ofUeam, 01 ftraight-pight Mintm*, 
 Pofture*, beyond breefe Nature. For Condition, 
 A fhop of all the qualities.that man 
 Loues woman for, be fides that hooke of Wiwng, 
 Faireneffc, which Hrikesthe eye. 
 
 Cjm. I ftand on fire. Come to the matter 
 
 Jtcb. AUtoofoonelAiail, 
 
 Vnlefle thou would 'ft greeue quickly. Thi> Prfbitmm 
 Mort like a Noble Lord, in loue, and one 
 ThathsdaRoyall Louer.tookc his hint, 
 And (not difpraifing whom we prais d, therein 
 He was as caime as vertue; lie began 
 His Miftris picture, which.by his tongue, being made, 
 And then a minde put in't, either our bregges 
 Werecrak'd ofKitchin-Trulies^orhis dcfcription 
 Prou'd vs vnfpeaking fottes. 
 
 Cjm. Nay,nay,to'th'purpofe. 
 
 tick. Your daughterrChaftity, (thereit beginoejy 
 He fpake of her, as 'Duw had hot dreames , 
 And fhe alone, were cold : Whereat, I wretch 
 Made fcrupie of his praife, and wagr'd with him 
 Peecei of Gold, 'gamft this, which then he woic 
 Vpon his honour'd finger) to atrame 
 In fuitc the place of s bed, and wmne this Ring 
 By hers, and mine Adultery :he(trucKmglu) 
 No iefler of her Honour confident 
 Then I did troly findeher, ftakes this Ring, 
 And would fo,had it beene a Caibuncle 
 Of Phcebus Wheele; and might fo fsfel?, had it 
 Bin all the wotth of > Carre. Away to Bntaine 
 Poftc I in this dertgne : Well may you (Sir) 
 Remember me at Court, where 1 was taught 
 Of your chafte Daughter, the wide difference 
 Twixt Arr.oroui.andVillanous. Being thus quench'd 
 Of hopc.not longing ; mineltalian braine, 
 Gan in your duller Bri tame operare 
 Moft vildely : for my vantage excellent. 
 And to be breefe, myjpradife fo preuayl'd 
 That I return'd with ftmular proofe enough, 
 To make the Noble Ltervui mad, 
 By wounding bis beleefe in her Renowne, 
 With Tokens thus.and thus sauerring notes 
 Of Chamber-hanging, P-aures, this bet Bracelet 
 (Oh cunning bow I got) nay feme market 
 Of fecret on her per{on, that be conldnoc 
 Bat thinke her bond of Chaflky quite crack'd, 
 ! hauing 'tane the forfeyt, W hereupon 
 Me th inkes I fee him now. 
 
 Pojl. Ifothoudolr, 
 
 Italian Fiend. Aye rot, mo'ft credulous Foole. 
 Egregious murtherer, Theefc.any thing 
 That's due to all the ViUaines paftjn being 
 To come. Oh giac rue Ccrd,oi knife ,or peyfon, 
 
 Some 
 
The TragedieofCymbeline. 
 
 197 
 
 me vprighi lufticer. Thou Kmg,fend out 
 or Torturers ingenious : it is I 
 hat all th 'abhorred things o'th'carth amend 
 y being worfe then they. I am Poftfiumta . 
 hat kiira thy Daughter : Villain-like. I !yc, 
 'hat caus'd a leffei villsme then my felfe, 
 facriJegiousTheefe to doo't. The Temple 
 )f Vetuie was (he ; yea, and (he her felfe. 
 pit, and throw ftones, ca(t myre vpon me, fe: 
 he dogges o'th'ftre to bay me : euery viliame 
 e call'd Poftbumia Ltenatiu, and 
 
 villany lefle then 'twas. Oh Imogen \ 
 ily Queene, my life, my wife : oh Imogen t 
 
 Into. Peace my Lord.heare.heare. 
 
 Pojr. Shall* haue a play of this ? 
 hou fcornfull Page, there lye thy part. 
 
 Pif. OhGentlemen,helpe, 
 Mine and your Miftns : Oh my Lord Pofthamm, 
 
 ou ne're kill'd Imogen till now : helpe.helpe, 
 Mine honour* dLftiy. 
 
 Cym. Does the world go round ? 
 
 toflb. How comes thefe (taggers on mee > 
 
 TV/4. WakemyMifiris. 
 
 Cjm. If this be fo, the Gods do meane to (bike me 
 o death, with mortal! ioy. 
 
 fif*. Row fares my Mifhis? 
 
 Im. Oh get thee from my fight. 
 Thou gau'ft me poy fon : dangerous Fellow hence, 
 Breath not where Princes are. 
 
 Cym. Thetuneof/wnge*. 
 
 P<;/i.Lady ,the Gods throw (tones of fulpher on me,if 
 That box I gaue you, was not thought by mee 
 A precious thing, I had it from the Quecne. 
 
 Cym. New matter ftill. 
 
 Im. Itpoyfon'dme. 
 
 Cora. Oh Gods! 
 
 left out one thing which the Qyeene confeft, 
 Which muft approue thee honeft. IfPafaata 
 Haue (faid fte) giuen his Miflris that Confection 
 Which I gaue him for Cordiall, (he is feru'd, 
 AsIwouldferueaRat. 
 
 Cym. What's this, Ctneliurt 
 
 Corn. The O^ueene (Sir)very oft impottun'd me 
 To temper poyfons for her.ftjH pretending 
 The fadsfaftionofher knowledge, onely 
 In killing Creatures vilde,asCats and Dogges 
 Of no efteeme. I dreading, that her purpofe 
 Was of more danger, did compound for her 
 A certaineftuffe. which being tane.would ceafe 
 The prefect powre of life, but in fhon time, 
 All Offices of Nature, fhould againe 
 Do their due Functions. Haue you cane of it? 
 
 i. Mo(UikeIdid,fotIwasdead. 
 
 "Bel. My Bcyes, there was out mot. 
 
 Cut. ThisisfureFfe/*. 
 
 Imt. Why did you throw your wedded Lady fro you t 
 Thinke that you are vpon a Rocke, and now 
 Throw me againe. 
 
 Pofi. HangthereJikeftuUe,my fcule. 
 Til! the Tree dye 
 
 Cjm. How now, my Flefh? my Childe? 
 What, mak'ft thou me a dullard in this A A ? 
 Wilt thou not fpeake to me ? 
 
 Int. Your blemng, Sir. 
 
 'Bit. Though you did 1 cue this youth, I blame ye nor, 
 
 You had a motiue for'r. 
 
 Cym. My team that fall 
 proue holy- water on thee ; Imogen, 
 Jhy Mothers dead 
 
 Imo. 1 am forry for't.my Lord. 
 
 ftm. Oh, (he was naught ; and long of her it was 
 That we meet heere fo flrangely : but her Sonne 
 t gone, we know not how. nor where. 
 
 Pifa. My Lord, 
 
 <ow feare is from me, lie fpeake troth. Lord Octea 
 Vpon my Ladies miffing, came to me 
 With his Sword drawne/oam'd at the momh.and fworc 
 f I difcouer'd not which way fhe was gone. 
 t was my inftant death. By accident, 
 had a feigned Letter of my Matters 
 Then in my pocket, which directed him 
 To feeke her on the Mountaines neere to Milford, 
 Where in a frenzie, in my Maftets Garments 
 * Which he inforc'd from me) away he poftes 
 With vnchafle purpofe, and with oath to violate 
 
 v Ladies honor, what became of him, 
 [ further know not. 
 Cm. Let me end the Story : I flew him there. 
 
 Cym. Marry, the Gods forefend. 
 [ would not thy good deeds, fhould from my lips 
 Pluckeahard fentence :prythce valiant youth 
 Den 7*1 againe. 
 
 6i. I hauc fpoke it,and I did it. 
 
 Cfm. H was a Prince. 
 
 &*. A moft inciuill one. The wrongs he did met 
 Were nothing Prince-like 5 for he did ptouoke me! 
 Wit)i Language (hat would make me fpurne the Sea, 
 If h co-Id foroarc tome. 1 cut off's head, 
 am right glad he is not (landing heere 
 To tell thi* tale of mine. 
 
 Cjm. I am forrow for thee : 
 
 By thine owne tongue thou rt condemned, and mtlft 
 End ure our Law : Thou'rt dead. 
 
 Jm. That headleffe man I thought had bin my Lord 
 
 Cym. Binde the Offender, 
 And take him from our prefence. 
 
 <1. Stay,SirKing. 
 
 This man is better then the man he flew, 
 As well defcended as thy fclfe, and hath 
 More of thee merited, then a Band ofCfounf 
 Had euer fcarre for. Let his Ar mes alone, 
 They were not borne for bondage. 
 
 Cjm. Why old Soldier: 
 Wilt thou vndoo the worth thou art vnpayd for 
 By tafling of our wrath ? How of dcfceni 
 As good as we? 
 
 Arm. Inthathefpaketoofarte. 
 
 Cym. And thou (halt dye ror't. 
 
 "Btl. We will dye all three, 
 But I wilt proue that two one's ate as good 
 As I haue giuen out him. My Sormes, I muft 
 For mine owne parr, vnfold a dangerous fpecrh. 
 Though haply well for you. 
 And. Your danger's ours. 
 
 GiJ. And our good his. 
 Bet. Haue at it then, by leave 
 Thou hadd'ft ( great King)a Subiec%who 
 ' 
 
 Cjm. Whatofhim^Hcisabanifli'dTrtitor. 
 /. He it is, that hath 
 Aflum'd thitagt: indeed abanifh'd man. 
 
know not how ,a Traitor; 
 Aw. TaVehiro hence, 
 The whole world (hall not fane him . 
 Bet. Not too hot; 
 
 ft pay me for the Narfinc of thy Sonnes, 
 And Ice it be confifcatc aU,(o foonc 
 As I haue reeeyu'd it. 
 
 'jot. Nurftng of my Sonnes? 
 
 /. 1 am too blnnt,and 1 awcy : he ere'* my kn 
 ire I arifc.I will prater tc my Sonnes, 
 Then ("pare not the old Father. Mighty Sir, 
 Theft two young Gentlemen that call me Father, 
 And tbinke they are my Sonnes.are none of mine, 
 They are the y flue of your Loyncs, my Liege, 
 And blood of your begetting. 
 
 Cym. How?myI(Tue. 
 
 'Bel. So fare as you, your Fathers : I (old Morgan} 
 Am that TitLn-mt, whom you fometime bamfh'd : 
 Your pleafure was my oeerc offence, roy pumflirotot 
 \\ felfc, and all my Tresfon that I fuffcr'd, 
 Was all the harme I did. Tbcfe gentle Princes 
 For fuch.and fo they are) thefe twenty yeares 
 -hue I train'd vp ; thofe Am they haue,as I 
 Could par into them. My breeding was (Sir) 
 As your Highneffc knowes : Their Nurfe *ri/& 
 (Whom for the Theft I wedded) ftole thefe Children 
 Vpon my Banifhmeqt : I moou'd her too't, 
 Hming reeeyu'd the punifhmcnt before 
 For thar which 1 did then. Beaten for Loyahie, 
 Excited me ro Treafon. Their deere loffe, 
 The more of you 'twas felt, the more itfhap'd 
 Vntomy end of Healing them. But gracious Sir, 
 Heere are your Sonnes againe,and I muft loofe 
 Two of the fweet'ft Companions in the World. 
 Thebenedi&ionofthcfecouering Heaoens 
 Fall, on their heads liks dew, for they are <orthie 
 To in-lay Heauen with Stirres. 
 
 Cym. Thou wcep'ft.and fpeak'H : 
 The Seruice that you three hauc done.is more 
 Vnlike, then this thou tell ft. Jlofl ray Children, 
 If theCebe they, I know not bow to wUb 
 A payte of worthier Sonnes. 
 
 */. Be pleas d awhile ; 
 This Gentleman, whom I call /V&Jcpr, 
 Moft worthy Prince,as yours, is true Gmdtrivt : 
 This Gentleman, roy Cutvof, Anurtgw. 
 Your yonger Princely Son,heSir,waslapt 
 In a moft curious Mamle> wrought by thlund 
 Of his Queene Mother, which for mote probation 
 I can with cafe produce. 
 
 Vpon his necke a Molc.a (anguine Suir, 
 Ir was a marke of wonder. 
 
 "Stl. This is he, 
 
 Who hath vpon him Mill that natural! ftampei 
 It was wife Natures end, in the donation 
 To be his euidencenow. 
 
 Cym. Oh.wbataml 
 
 A Mother to the by rth of three > Nerc Mother 
 ReioycM deliuerance mocr ; B!eft,ptay you be, 
 That after rats faangc Oarnng from your Oibcs, 
 You may rcigne in them now : Oh /ir*?en, 
 Thou haA loft by this t Kingdome. 
 
 I haue got wo Worlds by't. Oh roy gentle Brothers, 
 Haoe w ibu> met ? Oh neuer f *y hcereafier 
 
 Butlamtrueftfpeako. You ealfd r Brother 
 When I yas but yotrr Sifter: I you Brother j, 
 WbtnwewCTcfoirHccd. 
 
 Cym, Didyouercrr.eete? 
 
 And. I my good Lord. 
 
 Gui. And at firft meeting loo'd, 
 Continew'd fo, vntill we thought he dyed. 
 
 Con. By the Quceoes Dramme (he fwallow'd. 
 
 Cjm. O rare initind ! 
 When (hall I he arc ail through? This fierce abridgment . 
 Hath to it Citcumflantiall brancbes.which 
 Diflinaion (hould be rich in. Where? how Iw'd you ? 
 And when came you to ferue our R omane Gaptiue ? 
 How parted with your Brother? How firfl met them > 
 Wby fltrd you from the Court ? And whether tbefe I 
 And year three motiucs to the Battaile ? with 
 lit now not how much more (hould be demanded. 
 And alt the other by-dcpendsnces 
 From chance to chance ? But nor (he Time.nor Place 
 Will ferue our long Interrogatories. See, 
 Poflhiuiuu Anchors vpon Imogt* ; 
 And (he (like harmlefle Lighming)tbrowesbereyc 
 On him : her Brothers, Me : her Mafter bitting 
 Each obied witha loy : the Coemer-change 
 Is frtttrally in all. Let's quit this ground, 
 And fmoake the Temple with our Sacrifices. 
 Thou art my Brother, fo weel hold thee euer . 
 
 lam. You srctny Father too, and did rdeeue OK i 
 To fee this gr scions feaion, 
 
 Cym. AHore.ioy*d 
 
 Sauethefein bonds, let rhem be ioy full too, 
 For they (hall tafleourComfon. 
 
 1m* . My good Mafler^ will yet do you fendce. 
 
 Lue. Happy be you. 
 
 Cjm. The rorlorneSooMier.that no Nobly fooebt 
 He would haue well becom'd thisplace,and gntfd 
 The thanking* of a King. 
 
 ff. I am Sir 
 
 'he Souldier that did company thefe three 
 ' n poore befceming : 't waa a fitment for 
 The puipofe I then follow'd. That I was he, 
 Speake l<uht*u, I had you dov/oe, and might 
 Haue made you finifli. 
 
 lock, lamdowneagaine: 
 But now roy heauie Confcienee fmkes my knee, 
 As then your force did. Take that life, bcfeccb you . 
 Which 1 fo often owe : buc your Ring firft. 
 And brere the Bracelet of the trucft Prucec 
 That euer fworehei Faith. 
 
 PJt. Knctlc not to me : 
 The powre that lhaueonyou,nto fpareyou: 
 The malice towards you, to forgiuc you. Liue 
 And deale with others better. 
 
 Cjm. Nobly doom'd ; 
 
 Wcc'l Icarne our FreenefTe of a Sonne-io-Law: 
 Pardon's the word to all. 
 
 Ar>4. You holpe vs Sir, 
 As you did meane indeed to be our Brother, 
 loy'd are w, that you are. 
 
 ?/?. Your Servant Princes.Good my Lord of Rams 
 Call forrh your Sooth-fay*!-. As 1 flpt,wthoogbt 
 Great Iupitr vpon hi s Eagle back'd 
 Appear'd to me, with other fprightly (hewn 
 Of mine owne Kindred. When I wak d,I found 
 This Labeil on o>y bofonte ; woofe containing 
 Is fo from fcnfe in hardneffc, that I can 
 
The Tragedy of Cymbekne. 
 
 
 Make no Collection of ie* Let him (hew 
 His skill in the conftrudion. 
 
 Luc. Philjrmantti. 
 
 Sooth. Heere,my good Lord. 
 
 Luc Red,aud declare the meaning. 
 
 Readet. 
 
 cut fcel<aigfind{ , an d bee cml'rac tl by <t ftece of render 
 Ajre.- Andvektnfrom t ftctclj Cedar fhallbe left br*nckts t 
 which bting dead m,tny yearn ,fl>aU after mine, bti iojxted re 
 tkeo/dStockf , and frefhtj grew , then [hall Pofthianta tndbit 
 tmferies t Bra tune be fortunate, and flour ft m Peace and Plet- 
 ta. 
 
 Thou Leanatus art the Lyons Whelpe, 
 The fit and apt Conftru&ion of thy name 
 Bong ,w!xxf, doth import fomuch: 
 The peece of tender Ayre.thy vertuoos Daughter, 
 Which we call Mollu Jr, and tJKtl/it Atr 
 We i erme it Atulter ; whi ch Multer I dm me 
 Is tht < molt cortflant Wife, who euen now 
 Anfwe. ing the Letier of the Oracle, 
 Vnknowne to you vnfought, were dipt abouc , 
 
 With this mcfl tender Aire. 
 
 Cym. This hath fottte fecming. 
 
 Sooih. The lofty Cedar,Roy all Cymbefae ** 
 Perlonates thee : And thy lopt Branches, point 
 Thy two Sonnej forth : who by 'BtUrtut (io)ne 
 For many yeares thought dead, are now reu-.u'd 
 To the MiieOicke Cedar ioyn'd; whofe I flue 
 
 Promifes Britaine, Peace and Plenty 
 
 Cym. Well, 
 
 My Peace we will begin : And Caitu Luciu* 
 Although the Viftor.we fubmi: to Ctfor t 
 And to the Romane Empire ; promifing 
 To pay our wonted Tribure, from the which 
 We were dirTwaded by our wicked Queene, 
 Whom beauens in luftice both on hcr,and hers. 
 Haue laid mofi heauy hand. 
 
 Sttb. The fingers of the Powresabowe, do tune 
 The harmony of this Peace ; the Vifion 
 Which I made known* to Luciw eie the firo Jcc 
 Ofyetihisfcarfe-ccld-BatujIr.at thitinftant 
 I* full accompliftTd. For the Romame Eagle 
 From South to Weft,on wing ("oaring aloft 
 Leflen'd her felfe, and in h Beamcs o'th Sun 
 So vanift'd ; which fore-Oicw'd oor Puncely Eagle 
 Th'Imperiall C</<jr, fhcMild agine vr>ite 
 His Fauour.with the Radtant Cymbtline t 
 Which fhinejheere in the Weft. 
 
 Cym. Laud we the Gods, 
 
 And let our crooked Smoakes climbe to their Nofhili 
 From our bleft A kars. Publifh we thit Peace 
 To all our Sobiec"b. Set we forward : let 
 A Roman.and a Britti(r> Enfigne waue 
 Friendly together : fo through Ludt-Tovm march. 
 And in the Temple of great lupiter 
 Our Peace wee') ratifte : Sealc rt with Feaftc. 
 Setonthere: Neuerwita War re didcrafe 
 ("Ere bloodie hands were wafh'd) wuh fuch a Peace. 
 
 FINIS. 
 
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