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CARDINAL-
A
TRAGEDIE^
AS
It wasaéled at the private Houle
IN
'BLJCK^ F'KÏP-'RS,
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WRITTEN
By James Shirlet#
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Pigeons, znd Humphrejf MojeUy atthePrinc^g
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To my worthily honored
Friend Cj, $. Efc];
SIP,
Didfuffer at the firß fovie contention nith-
i:i nie^ and up n nxyjclf^ xv.n induiid
toßifii }):y ambitious thoughts in this Dedi-
cation-^ but itfl cn jirne tirne^ and a happy con-
yerfati'n , had rrcj o red me to mve acquaintance
iinth )0u^ ( ychich was more arj^ument to me^ than
the fame 7 had heard of your reputation , Tbii/? the
moU tetnperate and i i^enious men ) I found you
nit only an excellent ]ud^e^but a ^ood Man: at
this my modeïly took full encouragement^ to make
this ojfirinyt^, which as 1 conceive to be the bcß of
my jhjck J IKnew not a better tMhar whereon to
make it a facrißcf^ with this proteßation , that it
comes {andthatis itonlyywhiih tnakes all devotU
A 3 owi
Otts ácceptáhle ) from the heart, and your candid
acceptance will hind me with aU rrry ferVtces, and
remembrance^ to merit a reception Tt^ithyou, in tJ?e
^Holily and honour of,
Sir,
Your moft humble
devoted Servant^
JA. SHy<.LEY
'Prologue
Prologuf.
nr* ffe C.trdinal^ ^caufe we expreßao fcer.e^
*• fye doe l^elte~^t mo\l of you Cjentletnea
Are at this hour in Ituncc^ anu hußethere,
Though^ou zouchf.lie to kndyçur bodies here j
Bu: ktepycur fancy a 'dize, nil \0u Lnow
B-) th progrefs of our 'tu nothing [o j
A Poets art is to leid on',our thcujht
O
'J'i.'fough fultle paths a/.d workings of a plot,
tyind where y:ur exptclation does not thrizt^
If things faä Letter, yet you may forgize •
I Will f.i) nothing pofitize^ you may
7 hink what youplejfe^ we call it Lut a Play,
tvijeiher ihe comick Ai ufe ^ or Ladies loze,
Romance, or direfull I ragedy i: proze.
The Bill determines aot-, and wouldy:u be
Terfwaded, I would haze't a Comedie,
Bcr all the purple in the name, andßate
Of htm that owns it-. Lut 'tis left to fate •
2'et I will tell you t'r )ou fee it plaid,
K hat the ^u:htr,an lhe Llujht too, when he faid
( C cmparing with Ins own fort had-Leen pride
J-Je thought, to Lutld hu wit a Tyramyde
Vpon anothers wounded Fame,) this Play
Might rivall with hu beß, and dar d to fay - —
Troth 1 am out^ he faid no more-,you then,
When'ts done.^ may fay your pleafures Gentlemen,
r
To the furviving Honour and
Ornament of the Engliih Scene,
lames Shirley,
As Fate, which dorh all human matters fway.
Makes proudeft things grov/ up into decay;
And when they are to envyed greatnef;. grown.
She wantonly fállsoff, and throws them down :
So,when our Engliih Dramma was at bight,
And ihin'd,and rul'd with MafeHy and might,
A fudden whirlwind threw it from it feat,
Deflowr'd the Groves, and quench'd the Nlufes heat.
Yetas in Saints,and Martyr'd bodies,when
They cannot call their bk ÍÍcd Souls ageti
To earth j Relique», and aihes men preierve.
And think they do, but what, bleft they deierve;
So I, by my devotion led. afpirc
To keep alive your noble V cftal fire,
Honour this piece,which fh;ws,Sir, you have been
The laft fupporter of the dying Scene;
And though I do not tell you, how you drefs
Virtue in gloryes, and bold vice depreù;
Nor celebrate your lovely Dutchefs fall,
Or the juil ruine of your Cardinal;
Yet this I dareaíTcrtjV/lienmenhavenani'J ;
lêhnfoH ( the Nations Laureat, ) the fam'd
BtAHmont^ and FUtcher , he, chat wo'noc fee
Shhltj^ the fourth , rauft forfeit his beft cy.
h all.
Perforis.
■^Cardinal.
ColumbOj the C^rditíáls 7{epheé,
Alvarez.
HcinanJo,4
Alphonfo.
Lords.
Secretary/« the Dut chefs.
Colonels
Antoncl'.i, the CAräinils Servent,
Surgion.
Guard.
Attendant5,6cc.
Dutdefs Rofaiiri/
cZli }
PJaceniia, a Ladj thtí mits n^en the Dtttchefi
Scene Kayarre,
X
THE
CARDINAL.
/
ACT I.
ÎEntertvi Lor dt ( at one door } Secretar] (
tie others )
I
1 Lord.
Ho is that?
2 L'. The DutcLefs Sc;retary.
I Lo. Signior.
Seer. Y our Lordihips Servarjc.' {mourning
I Lo. How does her Grace fince (he left hec
For the young Duke timelels death
A: Sea, left her a Virgin and a VViddow?
a Lo. Shee's now inclining to a lecond Eridc,
When is the day of mighty niariage
To our great Cardinals Nephew, Don Cilumbo ?
Stcr. When they agree; they wo'not ileal to Church ¿
I guefs the ceremonies will be loud, and piiblick.
Your Lordihips will excufe me. ExU\
1 Lo. When they agree? alas poof lady, ihe
Dotes tipt Upon Colombo^ when (he thinks
Dfthe young Count D*.4Ivarei^ divorc'd from her
By the Kings power, f
2 ]^. And Counfell of the Cardinal to advance
dis Nephew to the Dütchefs bed;'tis not well.
j Lo. TaÊe heed, the Cardinal holds intelligence
ß V^ííH
à - The CArdinalm
Witli every bird i'th' air.
» L». Death on his purple pride,
He governs all, and is
A gallant Gentleman.
1 Z/fc The darling of the War, whom Vidory
Hath often coorted ; a man of daring
And mOftexalted fpirit, pride in him
Dwels like an ornament, where fo much honouc
Secures his praife.
2 Le. This is no argument
He ihould ufurp, and wear Alvartx. title '
To the fair Dutchefs, men of coarler blood
Would not fo tamely give this ifeafure up.
I Le. MchoughCtf/MOT^f/nameis great in war,
• Whofe glorious art and praAice is above
Tfee greatncfs oí Alvure^, yet he cannot
Want foul, in whom alone iuryives the virtue
Of many noble Anceftors, being the laft
Of his great famijy
^ Le. 'Tis not l'afe,you'I fay,to wraiWe with the King.
1 Lo. More danger if the Cardinal be difpleas'd,
Who fits at helm of State ; Count D'Alvttre^
Is wifer to obey the fiream, than by
Jnfining on his privilege to her love.
Put both their fates upon a (form.
2 Lo. IfWifdom, not inborn Fearmakehimcompofc,
I like itj how-does the Dutchefs bear herfetf ?
* I Ltf .She moves by the rapture of another wheel
That muft be obey'd, likefome lad paflenger,
l'haut looks upcm the coafi his wilhes fly to.
But is trani'ported by an adverfe wind, fomecimei
A churlilh Pilot
2 Le. She has a fweet and noble nature.
I ¿0. Tliatcommendi Jivaren, HpHm annottic
A knot of two more c^ua^l hearts and blood. .
LKtn
The CardtMÍ, 3
Enter Alf henpít
i Le* Alfhenfof
^Iph* My good Lord.
1 Lt. What great affair
Hath brought you from the confiais?
Alp. Such as will
Be worth your counfells, when the King hath read
My Letters from the Governourj the Arrsf^anioHf^
Violating their confederate oath and league,
Are now in arms; they have not yet marcht towards
But 'tis not fafe to expeft if we may timely
Prevent Invafíon
2 Le. Dare they be fo inlblent ?
1 Le. This ftorm I did forefee.
2 Lo, What have they, but the fweetneß[of the King,'
To make a crime?
I Le, But how appears the Cardinaf
At this news ?•
Not pale, although
He knows they have no caufe to think him innocent^
Ashy whofeCounfeli they were once furpriz'd.
1 Li. There is more i
Than all our prefent art can fathome in
This fiory, and I fear I may conclude, . ^
.This flame has breath at home to cherifliit;
Ther's treafon in forae hearts, whole faces are
Smooth to the State.
My Lords, I take my leave.
2 Y our friends good Captaim Exeunt,
Enter Dutchefs, Valeria^ Celinirl
Val. Sweet Madam be'lefs thoughtful!, this obedienc([
To paflton, will deffroy the noblefl frame
Of beauty that this Kingdom ever boafted.
Cel. This fadnefs might become your other habit.
And ceremonious black for him that died ; ^ ,
B a Jké
4 The C*rdinál, ►
The times of forrow are expir*(l, and all
The joys that wait upon the Court, your birth»
And a new Hjmtn that is coming cowards you,
Invite a change.
Dur. Ladies, I thank you both,
I pray excufe a little melancholy
That is behind, my year of mourning hath not
Socleer'd my account with forrow ,but there may
Some dark .houghts flay, with fad refleftions »
Upon my heart ror him I loft; even this
New drcl's, and fmiling garment, meant to ihew
A peace concluded twixt my grief and me.
Is but a fad remembrance : but I refolve
1 o entertain more pleaiing thoughts, and if
You wifti me heartily to fmile, you muft
Not mention grief, not in advice to leave it;
Such CounfeÜs open but afreih t he wounds
Ye would dole up ; and keep alive the caufe,
VVhofe bleeding you would cure; lets talk of fomething
That may delight ; you two are read in all
The Hiftor ies of our Court ; tell me ^tier is,
Who has thy vote for the moft handfome man ?
Thus I muft counterfeit a peace, when all
Within me is at mutiny.
Fal. I have examin'd
All that arc Candidates for the praife of Ladies.
But find— may 1 fpeak boldly to your Grace?
And will you not return it in your mirth,
To make mebluih?
Dut, No, no; fpeak freely.
Val. I wo'not rack your patience Madam. but
Were I a Princels, 1 ihould think Count L'Alvares.
Had fweetnefs to deferve me from the world.
Da'. MvarcsX ftiee's a fpy upon my heart. (ly.
Val.Hec's young,and atftivc and compos'd moft fweet-
Dat. I have fecn a face more tempting.
rdi. It
Tht Cardinal. f
Val.ît had then
Too much of woman in*t, his ey$ fpeak movingly
Which may excufe his voice, and lead away
All female pride his captive; His hair Black,
Which naturally falling into curl's —
Dut, Prethee no more, thou art in love with him.
The man in your efteem Ctlind^ now?
Cel. AlvmrcK, \% ( I rauft confefs ) a Gentleman
Of handfome compofitioo, but with
His mind ( the greater excellence ) 1 think
Another may delight a Lady more,
If man be well confidered , that's Columhoy
Now, Madam, voted to be yours.
My Torment I
V»l. She affefts him not*
Cel. He has pet fon , and a bravery beyond
All men t hat I obferve.
F<i/. HeisaSouldier,
A rough-hewn man , and may (hew well atdiftance ;
His talk will tright a Lady; War, and grira-
Fac'd-honor are his Miftriifes ; he raves
To hear a Lute ; Love meant him not his Prieft.
Again your pardon Madam; we may talk,
Buc you have art to choo'^e and crown affeiftion.
Dut. What is it to be born above thefe Ladies
And want their fre. dom? they are not conftrain'd.
Nor flav'd by their own greatnefs, or the Kings;
But let their free hearts look abroad, and choofc
By their own ey$ to love ; I muft repair
My poor afflided bofome, and aíTume
Thé"privilege I was born with; which now prompts me
To tell the King he hath no power nor arc
To fteer a Lovers Soul.
JEwrrr Secret Ar J.
What fays Count .»rr/?
B 3 Sec\
s The Cardinal,
See.Maáam hee'l attend you<
Dur, Wait you as I dircfted, when he conies
Acquaint rae privately.
Sec. Madam, I have news,
Tis now arriv'd the Court, we fliali have wars;
jDwr.I find an Army here of killing thoughts.
Sec. The King has chufen Celnmbo General,
Who is immediately to take his leave.
Dut, What flood is let into ray heart! how far
"Is he to go ?
ííC.To Arragon,
Dut. That's well
Atfirft, he ihould not want a pilgrimage (him.
Jo the unknown World, if my thoug'its might convey
Sec, Tis not impoflible he may go thither.
Dut. How >
Sec.To the unknown other World , he goes to fight,
Tliat's in his way, fuch ftories are in nature.
Dut. Conceal this news.
Sec. He wo'not be long abfent ;
Jhe affair will make hira iwift to kifs your Graces hand.
Dut. He cannot flic
With too much wing to take his leave ; I rauft
Be admitted to your conference ; ye have
Enlarg'd my fpirics,thcy ftiall droop no more.
Ci/.We are happy, if we may advance one thought
To your Graces pleafure.
Val. Your ey before was in eclipfe, thefe fmilcs
Çecome you Madam.
Dut, 1 have not skill to contain ray felf.
Enter PLtcentiu
Tía. The Cardinals Nephew, Madam,Columhe.
J)«r. Already? attend him. Ex. Plat
Vul. Shall we take our leave ?
Dut J He ihall not know Vaitria how you prais'd him
.■ "" Vat.W
Tbâ CardiHil» %
V«/• IfJFIe ¿id, Madam, I (hould have the conñdence
Tu cell him aíy free cholighcs.
Ente* Colnmit,
Vtit. My Lord, whilf Tm in ftudy to requite
The Favour you ha* done me, you incrcale
My debt to fuch a fura, ftill by a new honouring
Yourfcrvantjl defpair of my own freedom.
Cel. Madam, he kiíTecb your white hand> that mufr
Not furfet in this happinefs— and Ladies,
I take your fmilcs for my encouragement ;
1 have not long to pradife chefe Court t.'cticks*
Cel. He has been taught to kils.
Vut. Thet's fomething.Sir,
Upon your brow I did not read before.
Col, Does the Charaâer pieafe you Madam ?
Dut. More,
Becaufe it fpeaks you cheerfull.
Col. 'Tis for fuch
Accefs of honour, as mud make Columba
Worth all your love ; the King is pleas'd to t hink
Me fit to lead his Army. Dut. How, an Army?
Cel. We mufi not ufe the Priclb, till 1 bring home
Another triumph, that now fraies for nze
To reap it in the purple field of gloryt
Dut. But do you mean to leave me, and expofe
Y our felf to the devouring war? no enemy
Should D vide us ; the King is not fo cruell.
Col, The King is honourable, and this grace
More anfwers my ambition, than his gift
Of thee, and alt thy beauty, which I can
Love,as becomes thy Souldier, and fight Sbeyteefii
To come agen, a conqueror of thecj
Then I muft chide this fondnefre.
Enter Secret try.
Sec, bíUdam» the King, and my Lord CardioaL
B4 ttlit
f Xhe Cardinal,
' , t * »
Fnter K tig, Cardinally and Lordsl
Kin^\ Madam, I come to call a Servant from you.
And ftrengthen his excufe ; the publick caufe
Will plead for yóur cónfcnt ; at nis return
Your manage fhall receive triumphant ceremoniesj^
Till then you muft difpeiice.
Card. She appears fad
To part with him, I like it fairly Nephew.
Val. Is not the General a gallant man?
What Lady would deny him a fmali courtefie?
Ctl, Thöu hail converted nie, and I begin
,To wifli it were no fin.
fW.Leave that to narrow Confciences.
Ce/. Youare plcafant. '
r<«/.But he would pleafe one better. Do fuch me«
|.ie with their Pages?
Ce/. Would'ft thou make a ihift ?
Val. He is going to a bloody bufinefr ;
*Tis pity he íhould dye without feme heir ;
That Làdy w'ere hard-heárted now that would
Not befp ppilerity, for the meer good
O'th'King and Common-wealth.
Ci /. Thou art wild, we may be obfeiVd.
Hut, Your will muft guide me^happinefs and cooquefr
Be ever Waiting\)n his fword.
Col. Farewell. Ex. K. Cot. Card Lo.
Eut. Pray give leave to examine a few thoughts;
Expeâ me in the G arden.
X«</ie/We attend-. Ex. Cadics,
Dat. This is above ali cxpeftation happy;
Forgtvc me virtue that I hâve diíTembled,
And witnefs with me, I have nota thought
To tempt or to betray him, butfecure '
.The proraife 1 firft made to love and honour.
Enter
^TheCárâiHA¡,
Enter Secret^'y.
See» The Count
Dnt Admit him,
And let none enterrupt us; how fliall I
Behave my looks? the guilt of my negleft,
\Vhich bad no feal from hence,will call up blood
1 o write upon my cheeks the fliamc and ftory
In fomc red Letter.
Enter D'AIvareK,m
£M/i/.Madam,I prefent
One that was glad to obey your Grace,and come
To know wliat your commands are.
Dut. Where I once
Did promife love, a love that had the Power
And office of a Trieft to chain my heart
To yours, it were injuftice to command.
jy AIv. But 1 can took upon you Madam, as
Becomes a fervant, with as much humility,
(In tendernefs of your honor and great fortune,)
Give up, when youcaH back your bounty, all that
W¿s mine, as I had pride to think them favours.
D«r. Hath love taught thee no more afliirance in
Our mutuall vows, thou canft fufped it poftible ,
1 ihould revoke a promife made to heaven
And thee fo foon ? this muft arife from fomc
Diftruft of thy own Faith.
D'AIv. Your Graces pardon
To fpeak with freedom, I am not fo old
In lunning to betray, nor young in time
Not to fee when, and where 1 am at lofs.
And how to bear my fortune, and my wounds.
Which if I look for health rauft ftill bleed inward,
(A hard and defpcratecondition;)
J am not ignorant your birth and greatnefs,
J à '• 1
ïo TheC^trâinalm
Have plac'd yon to grow up with the Kings grace¿
And jealoufíc, which to remove, his power
Hath chofen a fit objcA for your beauty
To (hine upon , Column» bis great fvavorite ;
1 am a man, on whom but lace the King
Has pleasM to call a beapi, which was not meant.
To make me proud, but wifely to diredf.
And light me to ray fafety. Oh, Dear Madam I
I will not call more witne.'s oFmy love
( If you will let me fiill give it that name )
Than this, that I dare make my felt a lofer,
And to your will give all my bleflings up;
Preferve your greatnefs and forget a triflle.
That (hall at beft when you have drawn me up,
But bang about you like a cloud, and dim
. The glories you arc born to.
Dut, Mifery
Of birth and ilate ! that I could (hift into
A meaner blood, or find fome art to purge
,That part which makes my veins unequal!; yet
Thofe nice diftindtioos have no place in us,
Ther's but a fliadow difference, a title.
Thy flock partakes asmuch of noble fap
• As that which feeds the root of Kings, and he
That writes a Lord, hath all the eíTcnce of
Nobility.
D'A!v. *Tis not a name that makes
Our feparation, the Kings difpleafure
Hangs a portent to fright us, and the matter
That feeds this exhalation is the Cardinals
Plot to advance his Nephew ; then Columba,
A man made up oriforae prodigious AÄ,
Is fit to be coniidered ; in all three
There is no charafter you fix upon
But has a form of ruine to us both.
i?«^Then you do look on thefe with ftir.
D*Alv>
•Tht C*rdi»jl. II
DM/v.Withjcys
That fliould think teart a duty to lament
Y our lead unkind fate ; but my youth dares boldly
Meet all the tyranny o\li* dars , whofe black
Malevolence but (hoot my fingle tragedy ;
You are above the value of many worlds
Peopled with fuch as I ara.
Dnt, What if Columba
Engag'd to war, in his hot third of honor,
Find out the Way to death?
jyAlv-Yii pofllble.
Dttt, Or fay , no matter by what art or mo tive .
He gives his title up, and leave meto
My own Eieftion ?
L'Alv. If I then be happy
To have a name within your thought, therccan
Be nothing left to crown me with New blcding;
But I dream tlius of heaven, and wake to find
My amorous foul a mockery ; when the Pried
Shall tie you to another, and the joys
Of mariage leave no thought at leafure to
Look ba kupon that mud wither
F,or lofs of you, yet then I cannot lofe
So much o^" what I v/as, once in your favour,
Biit in a figh pray dill you mayjive happy. Exlti
Dut. My Heart is ina mjd, fomcgood dar fraile
Upon my refolution , anddireft
Two lovers in their chad embrace to rnect;
Celttmbis bed contains my winding ftieet. Exlti
ACT
The CeordituUs
ACT II.
Enter Gitteret Ctlitmhû J Hernando ^ twjCthnet/^
jiiphmtfo ^ fifo Captains ^and at h :r Officers t
At at a Cottncell oftyar,
Columho,
I See no face in all this Counccll, that
Hath one pale fear upon'c though we arriv'd not
So timely to fecure the Town, which gives
Cor enemy fuch triumph.
1 Co/tf.Twas bctraid
Alp. 1 he wealth of that one City
Will make the enemy glorious.
1 Colo. They dare not plunder it*
Alp. They give fair quarter yet.
They only ieal up mens Eflates, and keep
Poffeflion for the Cities ufe, they take up
No wares without fccurity , and he
Whoie finglc credit will not pafs, puts in
Two Icane comrades, upon whofe bonds tis not
Religion to deny 'em.
C oln. To repair this
With honour Gentlemen?
Her. My opinion is
Jo expert awhile.
Ce/«. Yourreafon Î
//er. Till their own
Surfet betray'cm, for their Souldicr
Bred up with coarfe and common bread, will fliew
Such appetites on the rich cates they find.
They will fpare our fwords a virtory,when their own
Riot and Luxury dcftroys 'em.
1 Colo» That
TWCafaîinrTrr
Will cur patience too like a fear.
With favour oí tiis exctllencc I think.
The fpoil of Cities takes not off the courage,
But doubles it on Souldiers; bcfides.
While we have tamenefs to expeA, the noüe
Of their fucceis and plenty will encreafe
Their Army.
/^ir.'Tisconfidcrable, we do not
Exceed in Foot or fiorfc ,our Mufter not
'Bove fixteen thoufand both ; and the Infantry
Kaw, and not difciplin'd to ad.
jilp. Their hearts.
But with a brave thought of their Countries honour, "
Will teach 'cm how to fight, bad they not fcca
A Sword; but we decline our own too much,
The men are forward in their arms, and c ake
The ule with Avarice of Fame. U ^>n rife tnd
0/*r. Colonen. [pnvMtlj.
idofufpcdyouareacoward. ^
7/er.Sir,
Cí)Im, Or elfe a traytor, take your choice, no more
I calld you to a Councell Sir,of war ,
Vet keep your place.
Htr. J have worn other names.
Cc/«. Dcfcrve *em, fuch
Another were enough to unfoul an Army ;
Ignobly talk of patience till they drink
And reel to death? we came to fight and force 'era
To mend their pace; thou haft no honour in thee,
Kot enough noble blood to make a bluflt
For thy tame Eloquence.
Htr. My Lord, I know
My .duty to a Generali,yet there are
Some that have known #nc here ; Sir, 1 delire
To quit my regiment-
C«Ih. y ou íhall have licence. Ink and paper-—
>4
Tbí C/irdieaí.
I
^u.'er w'th Paper and Standi^,
1 Te/ .,The General's c!ifplc"s*(í.
2 Cc/o. Hüwis'c Her/ianao}
Her.Thc General! hns found out employment for me
H6 is writing Letters bick.
Cii/». To his NLftrcfs.
Her. Pray do not trouble me,yet prethee fpeak,
And flatter not thy friend, doft think I dare
Not draw my hvord ,and ufe it, when^caufe
With honour calls to adion?
yil.Celo. With the moft valiant man alive.
H^r.You'I do me fome dil'plealure in your loves,
Pray to your places.
Cotre. So,
Bear thofe Letters to the King,
It fpcaks n.y refolution be ore
Another Sun decline to charge the enemy.
Her. A prefiy Court way
Ofdj mi.fing an Officer ,I obey; faccefs
Attend your Counfells. £.v/V,
Cotu. Ifhere be any dare not look on dinger.
And meet it like a man with fcornofcTcath,
I beg his abfence, and a cowards fear
Con ume him to a ghoff.
I Coto. None fuch here.
Coin. Or i' in all your Regiments you find
One man that docs not ask to bleed with honour,'
Give him a double pay to leave the Army;
Thcr's fervicc to be doue, will call the fpirits
And aid of Men.
I Colo. You give us all new flame.
Cotu. I am confirm'd , and you mud lofe no timc;
The Souldier that was took lad night, to me
Difcovcr'd their whole drength, and that we have
A party in the town; the River that
Open;
'I i:e'^Ara^nái, 1}
Opens the City to the Weit unguarded ;
Wetr.uft this, night ule arr and reiolutions.
We cannot fall jngloricuily. •
1 That voice is every trans.
Enttr Sottldttr^ and StCretarj "XitbaLttttr.
Ct/«. What now?
So:tt. Letters.
Coin» Whence ?
Scut, From the Dntchefs.
Coltt. They are welcome;
Meet at my Tent again this evening; yetftay.
Some Wine— The Dutchel's health—
See it go round.
Sec. It wo'not pleafe his Excellence.
1 Celo. The Dutchefs health.
2 Cap. To me ! more wine.
Stc. The Clouds are gathering, and iiis cj*s Ihoot fire
Obferve what thunder follows.
2 Cap. The General! has but ill news, Í fufped
The Dutchefs fick, or elfe the King. i
1 f May be the Cardinal.
2 Cap. His foul has long been look'd for.
Coin. She dares not be fo iniolent ! it is
The Dutchefs hand; how am I fhrunk inPame
To be thus plaid withal) ? ihe writes, and counftls,
Under my hand to fend her back a free
Kefignc of all my intereft to her perfon,
Promife, or love; thatther's no other way
With (afety of my honour to revifit her.
The woman is poffcil with fome bold Devil,
And wants an exorcifm ; or I am grown
A cheap,dull, phlegmatick fool, a Port that"scarv*d
I'th' common ftreet, and holding out my forehead
To every fcurriU, wit to pin difgrace
. And libells ou't ; did you bring this to me Sir ?
tme\^ésrwrái.
My thanks (hall warm your belrC. : C «
St€» Hold, hold, my Lor4« '•
, ] knov^ not what provokes this tempeft, but
Her Grace nc'r ihew'd more tVeedom from a ftorm
When I receiv'd this paper j if you have
A will CO do an execution.
Your looks without that engin. Sir, may fcrvfc»
1 did not like the eniployment»
Colm. Ha, had flic
No fympiome in her cj-e, or face, of anger <:
When flic gave this in charge^
Sec.SertMe,t$l
,Havc fren the morning rilé upon the fpring ;
Nocronble in her breath, but fuch a wind
As came to kifs and fan the fmiling flowers.
Cö/*.No Poetry.
.^rc. By all the truth in prnfe.
By honefly, and your own honour Sir,
1 ncterfaW her look more calm, and gentle.
■ Co/u. 1 am too paifionate, you rauft forgive me¿
1 have found it out.the Dutchefs loves me dearly.
She expreft a trouble in her when 1 took
My le. ve, and chid me wit h a füllen eyj
Tis a device to haften my return ;
Love has a thoufand arts ; I'l aniwer it;
Beyond her expeiftation, and put
Her foul to a noble teftjyour patience Gentlemen;
The Kings health will dcfcrve a facrifice of Wine.
Sec. 1 am glad to fee this change, and thank ray wit
For my redemption. (Mafter.
1 Co/. Sir »The Souldiers curfe on hira loves not our
^ a Co/. And they curfe loud enough to be heard.
2 Cap. Their curfe has the nature of Gunpowder.
Sec. They do not pray with half the noife.
1 Col Our Generali is not well mixt,
He has toó great a portion of fír¿.
TÍeTCérJiial. ^ 17]
t tcL Hísiíiílris èool hira, her complexion
Carries fome phlegm, when they two ifaeet in bed/
a Caj/, A third may follow.
I Cap. 'T« much pity.
The young Duke li/d not to take tKc virgin oT. (ers^
I ¿"»//Fwas the Kings to mitch two Rabbet luck-
1 Coi- A common trick of State,
The little great man marries^ travcUs then
Till both grow up; and dies when he ihould do
The feat; thefcthingsàre ftillunlucky
On the male fíde-
Cí/í-.This to the Dutchefs fair hand.
5 f. Shewill think
Time hath no wihg,till I return.
Coit. Gentlemen,
^Iow each man to his quarter, and encourage
The Soutdier ; 1 (hall take a pride to know
Your diligence, when I vifit all your
Sc/erall commands.
Omnes. We lhall expeÄ, _
a C W. And move by your direâiotis.
CoIh» T'are all noble. kxe»nt¡
Enter CarMnai, Dutchefs , fUcentia*
Card. I (hall perform a vifít dayly, Madam,
Jh th* abfence of my Nephew^ and be happy ^
jfyou accept ray care.
Dot. Y ou have honoui'd me.
And if your entertainment have not been
W'orthy ygur Graces perfon, 'tis becaufe '
^Jothihgcan reath it in my power ; but whete
There is no want of zeal, other defeft
Is only a fault to exercife your mercy.
Card.Yo\^^re bounteous in all ; I take my leavej
Vly fair Neece, (hortly, when Coiumbo has
'urchas'd more hoiionrs to prefer his name,
C • And
■fjf - 'fÇtCârlûêh
And value to your noble thougltfs; mean time.
Beconlidenc you bave a friend, whofc Office,
And favour with the King, Ihall be cffcftuall
To ferve your Grace.
Dtt. Your own good deeds reward you.
Till lûine rife equall to deferve their benefit.
Exit Cardindf,
Leave me a while. Exit PUstn*
Do not I walk upon the teeth of lerpents j
And, as I bad a charm againft their poyfon.
Play with their flings,the Cardinal is fubtle?
Whom tis not wifdora to incenle, till I
Hear to what deftinic leaves me ;
May be the greatnefs of his foul will fcorn
To own what comes with murmur. If he can
Interpret me fo happily; art come?
Enter Secrttary with a E'.tter.
See. His Excellence falutes your Grace,
Duf. Thou haft
A malencholy brow; how did he take my Letter ? .
Sec, As he would tawe a blow, with fo much iofe
Of anger, his whole foul boild in his face,
And fuch prodigious flame in both bis eys
As they'd been th' only feat of fire ; and at
Each look a SaUmxr.der leaping fortbj
Not able to endure the Furflacc.
Hal thou doft
Dcfcribe him with fo'rac horror.
Sec, Soon as he
Had read again, and underftood your meaning, ^
His rage had ihoC me with a piftolf, had not . ,
I us*d Tome loft, and peilitcntiall language,
To charm the Bullet." '
Dut. Wait at fomc more diftance;
My foul doth bath it fcL'in a cold dew';^
• ■ Ira
7'he CarSnsl» l if
î magín, I ara opening of a T omb.
Thus I throw off the Marble to dilcover,
What antick poOurc death prelcnts in this
Pale monuiDcnt to fright me— Rtádii
Ha ? my heart that call'd my blood and ipirits, to
Defend it from the invafion f>f my fears,
Muft keep a guard about it nill, left this
Strange and too mighty joy crufti it to nothing.
Anttnio.
Sec. Madam. •
Z>.'f. Bid my Steward give thee
Two thoufand Ducates ; art iure 1 am awake? . ' '
Sec» I ftiall be able to rcfolvc you, Madam,
When he has paid the money.
Put. Columba now is noble. Exit,
St:. This is better than I cxpe(fted,ifray Lady be
Not mad, and live to juftific her bounty. Exit*
Enter Kitfg, Alvxrex., Uerfian^^ Lordi»
y ing. The War is left to him. but we muft have
You rcconcil'd, ifthatbeallyour dilfererKe.
His rage flows like a torrent, when he meets
With oppofition, leave to wraftle with him j
And his hot blood retreats into a calm,
And then he chides his paflion ; you (hall back
With letters ftom us.
Her. Your Commands, arc not
To be difputed.
Kin. AlvareK..
1 I/'. Lofe not . . "
Your felf by cool fubmiftion, he will fina
His error, and the want of fuch a Souldier. ^
2 Lo. Have you feen the Cardinal ?
Her. Not yet. ^
I Lo. He wants no plot—
Htr. The King I muft obey; .
C a Bat-
to -TbiCdrMmi!.
But lee the purple Gownman pIace,Lis engins
I'ch* dark chat wounds me.
2 L*. Be aíTuf d /
Of what we can to friend you, and the }(ing
Cannot forget your fervice.
Htr. 1 am ferry
For that poor Gentleman.
ji vdr. I mud con'cfs. Sir,
The Dutchefs has been pleas'd to think roe worthy
Her favours « and in that degree of honour,
That has oblig'd my life to make the bed
Return of fervice, which is not, with bold
Affiance in her love, to interpofe
Againd her hippinefs, and your eledlion;
1 love fo much her honour, I have quitted
All my delires, yet would not Ihrink to bleed
Out ray warm dock of life, lb the ltd drop
Might hencBt her wilhes.
A*/. I (hall fínd
A compenfation for this ad, Alvarez.^
It hath much pleafed us.
Enter Dnuhefs with n LtU/r, CtntUmAH»
Vßer,
Dut. Sir, ycu are the King,
And in that facred title it were fín
To doubt a Judice, all that does concern
My eflence in this world, and a great part
or the other blifs, lives in you breach.
Ki, What intends the Dutchefs ?
Dut. That will indrudyou. Sir, C^lumht has
Upon fome better choice, or difcontent.
Set my poor foul at freedom.
Ki. f is his charader— Keadr,
AfaddTU, I tafilj difchargt aU my fettußors
70 Jour IbVf^ und ferfçm, I leavejon t$j0nr
Own
The CétráiBéi, §1
O*« eheiet, 0mi in whgtjm Iktvt »hUgti
Têurftlffme^reftémmfMftrtocémcêi
IfjMt p/eaft, ^ Columit»
This is ftrange.
D/tt. Now do an aft to make
Year Chronicle belov'd and read for ever.
A'/. Exprcfs your felf.
Dut» Since by Divine infufîon.
For tis no art could force the General! to
This Change, fécond this juilice and bellow
Tbe'hearc you would have given from me, by
Your ilrift commands to love Celnmh,mhcte
Twas meant by heaven, and let your breath return
Whom you divorc'd, Alvart<.^ mine.
Lvris. This is but ]u(lice,Sir.
Ki, It was decreed above.
And fínce ColHmho ha.s releas'd his incerell '.
Which we had wrought him , not without fome force
Upon your will I give you your own wilhes.
Receive your own Atvure*.^vih.tn you pleafe
To celebrate your Nuptial, I invite
My felf your gueft.
Dut» Eternall bleiliings Crown you.
Ot»n$t. And every joy your Mariage C
[ mets tí e Cardinal, they confer»
Ahur» 1 know not whether I (hall wonder moft
Or joy to meet this happineis.
Dut. N ow the King hath planted us
Methinks we grow already» and twill our loving fouls
Above the wrath of thunder to divide usr
Ha ? The Cardinal
Has met the King, I do not like this conference;
He looks with anger this way, I expeft
A temped.
Dut» T akc no notice of his prefence.
Leave me to meet, and anfwer it, if the King
X.f'éfjárÜpal»
Be „firm in's RoyvjU word , J Çe^^o ligh^ng;
Expedme in tbe.Çaxden*
I obey,.
But fear a ihipwrack ontbecoafi« Exit,
' Cátrd. Madam.
Dfft. My Lord-
Car, The King fpcaks of a Létter that has brought
A riddle in't.
D«f.Tiseafy to interprei. '
Cér. From ray NephewPmay I deferve the favour?
Vmt, He looks as though his eys would fire the paper.
They are a pair^f Bufning glaflcs, and
His envious blood doth give cm flame,
C<ir.'Wbaflethargy could thus unfpirit him?
I am all Wonder; do not believe Madam,
But that Cohimbt's love is yet more Sacred j ^
To honour, and your Telfydfan thus to forfeit
Wh at 1 havf heard him call tlic glorious wreath
To'ail his mttlls, given him by the King,
From whom he took'you with more pride than ever
He came frort vfÄory; his kiíTcs hang
Yet panting on your lips, ancihe but now
Exchang'd religious farewdltu.return„ j
But With more triumtdi to.be V'purs.
- Z)«M4yLord, •
Yo^ do believe your Nejphewahand was not; >
Surprii'd or ftrain'd to this? ~ - (dark,
■ Car.Strange artsTand windings in the world,-raoit
Andiubtill ppogrciTes ; who brought this Letter?
' iDut. l enquii^d not his name, I thought it not
- Confiderable to take fuch narrow knowledge. ' •.
^ CÄr. De£ert, aad honour urg'd it here , norçan
I blame you to be angry, yxt his pcrfon
Oblig'd, you ihould have given a nobler paufe,
before you made your faich and change ib violent
From his known Worth J into the arras of oac,t
^ • ■'' ' How
TbtCdrdiMéUs ' »f
How ever faíhioned to your amorous wifli, •
Moc equall táhis cheapeíl fame, wich all
The glofs of biood and raeric.
X)*f. This compariion.
My good Lord Cardinal,! cannot think
Flows from an even juftice,it betrayes
You^artiall-wherc yoor blood runs.
Í «r. I fear Madam, ' ■ > "
Y our own takes two much licence, and will foon, «
Fall to the cenfurc of unruly tongues •
lîecaufc Alvíirtf^ has a fofter cheek,
Cfn like a Woman trim his wanton hair.
Spend half a day with looking in the gla&
To find a pofturc to prefeqt himfelf.
And bring more effeminacy than man.
Or hotjour to your bed ; mud he fupplanc him ?
Take heed, the common murmur when it catches
The fent of a loft Fame— '
D«\ My Fame Lord Cardinal?
It ftands upon an innocence as clear
As the devotions you pay to heaven,
I (hall not urge my Lord your foft indulgence
At my next/hrift.
. You are a fi re Court Lady.
"Dut. And you fhould be a reverend Churchman.
C«r. One, that ifyou have not thrown off raodcfty
Would counfcll you to leave AlvurtK,
Tiftt. Caufe you dare do worfe
Than Manage, muft not I be admitted what
The Church and Law a Howes me? '
Cttr. înlblent ? tlicn vou dare marry him Í
Dut. Dare? 1 ct your contraded flame and malice,with
Cclumhu*i rage higher than that, meet us
When we approach the holy place,clafp'd hand
Í ]n hand, wee'l break through all your force and fix
Our facrcd vows together there.
I C
' 34 ' Tit CáxJsuíl,
Car,lkntvf
When wich as chad a brow, you prorois'd fair '
.T9 another ; you are no diíTembling Lady.
Would all your adions had no falfer lighti
About 'em.
Car Ha ? 1
Vat. The people would not talk and curfe fo loud.
Ca% ri have you chid into a blufh for this.
Vmt, Begin ac home great man, ther's caufe enough,
Y ou turn the wrong end of the perfpedivc
|}pon your crimes, to drive them to a far.
And ieíTer fight, but let your eys look right *•
What giants would your pride and furfeit leero?
How grofs your avarice, eating up whole families^
How vaft are your corruptions and abufe
Of the "Kings ear? at which you hang a pendent.
Not to adorn, but ulcerate »while the honeil
Nobility,like pidures in the Arras,
Serve only for Court-Ornamc^ot ; if they ipeak,
•ris when you fet their tongues, which you wind up.
Like clocks to ftrike at the juft hour you pleaie ;
Leave, leave, my Lord, thefe ufurpations.
And be wh?.t you were meant^ a man to cure.
Not let in Agues to Religion;
' Look on the Churches wounds.
Car. Yoii dare prefumc
In your rude fpleen to me, to abufe the Church?.
■ Dot. Alas you give falfe ayra,my Lord ,*tis your
Ambition and Scarlet Sins that tob
Her A Itar of the glory, and leave wounds
Upon her brow ; which fetches grief, and palenefs.
Into her checks; Making her troubled bofome
Pant with her groanes, and ihroud her holy bluihes
Within your reverend purples. *
C-«''. Will you now take breath?
Dnt, In hope, my Lord, you will behold your ielf
In
CsrMnaK ' af
în a true glafs, and fee thofc in juft aÄs
Thatlodetormyou , and by timely cure,.
Prevent a (hame before the fliort hatrd men
Do croud and call for juftice. I take leave. '£xi\
Car, This woman has a fpirit, that may rife
To tame the D.evils, ther's no dealing with
Her angry tongue,'tis aition and revenge
Muil calm her tury • were Co¡Hmb<> here y
I could refolve, but Letters fl'all be fent
1 o th* Army which may wake him into fenfe
Ot his rafh folly, or direA his fp'.rie
Some way to fnatch bis honour from tbi* Âanae,
All great men knpw., Tbe ¡pul of. Ufe isfuuee* Exit,
AG Tin.
Eßter^ r«lerUy Cefiuâa,
I Did not think CeUnda when I prais'd
Alvarez to the Dutchefs.tliat things thus
Would come about, what does your Ladiihip
1 hink of Cotumbe now ? it ftaggers all .
The Court, he ihould forfake his Miilrefs, I
Am loil with wonder yet.
CeW. ' ris very ftr.ingc
Without a fpel; butther'ia fate in love,
Ilikehimne'r the worfc.
EkIct two Lo^ds.
I Lo. Nothing but mariages,and triumph now.
r<i/. What new accefs of joy, makes you, my Lord,
So pleasant?
I Lu Ther's a Packet come to Cjurc
Makes
a 6 The Cardinal,
Makes the King merry,we are all conccrnd in't?
Cetamío hath given the enemy a great,
And glorious defeat, and is already
Prepairingto march home.
Cel, He thriv*d the better for my prayers.
2 You have been bis great admirer, Madam*
1 L«. The King longs to fee him.
Val' This news exalts the Cardinal.
EMt:r Ca'^eHnaU .
I La. He's here.
He appears with difcontent, the Mariage
With Count LAyilvaref, hath a bitter tafl, ^,
And not worn off his palat; but let us leave him.
Ladtes. Wei to the Ducchcfs. Exenct. m.tirt Car.
Card. He has not woon fo much upon the Arralan
As he has loft at home, and his negleft
Of what my ftudieshad contriv'd toadde
More lüftet to ourFaraily by the acccfs
Of the great Dutchefe fortunea.cools his triumph.
And makes me wild.
i 'l'on*
Enter Hernand},
Her, My good Lord Cardinal. ^ ( neral.
Car, Y ou made complaint to th' King about your Gc-
Her. Not a complaint my Lord, I día but fatisfie
Some queftions o'the Kings.
Car. You fee he thrives
Without your perfonal valour, or advice,
Moft grave and learne d in the wars.
Her. My Lord,
I Énvy not his fortune.
Car.'Tis above
Your Malice, and your noife not worth his anger,
'Tis barking gainft the moon.
i/ir. More temper would
Become
The C^JíhaU
*7
Become that habit.
Car. The Military thing would (hew feme fpleenj •
1*1 blow an A.riny of luch Wafps about
The world; go look your fting you I^lt ith* Cainp, Sir.
I
Enter King^andLiràsé • j..
Hir. The King. JEaróv;
This may be one day couuied for. « ^
IT.Ali things confpire my Lord to make you fbrtunat«^'
Your Nephews glory—
C<f. *Twa$ your ciufe and juftice
Made him vidorious, lu)d he been fo valiant
At home, he had,had another cooii>eft<o
Invite and bid her welcome to new war«.
K. You muft be reconciPd to providence, my Lord;
I heard you had a controvercy with'
The Dutchcfs, I will have youfrienda.
Car. I am not Angry.
IC. For my lake then you (hall be pleasi*d, •
A nd with me grace the Mariage; .,
A Churchman muftíhcw Charity, and íhinc • .
With firft example, (he's a woman,
Cat. You Ihall prefcribe in all things; Sir, you çjiiqot
Accufc my love, if I flill wiih my Nephew ;
Had been ib happy to he confiant to
Your own, and my eledion; yet my brain,
Cannot reach how this comes abcmi ; .1 know
My Nephew lov'd her with a near alTcdtion.
Enter Hernán Jo.
^.Hc*l give you fair account at his return.
Colonel, your Letters may be fpar'd, the General
Has finilla'd, and i«; coming home.
Her. I am glad on'f, ik; my good Lord Cardinal
*,ris not impoifibiebut fome man provok'd.
May have a precious mind to cut your throat.
Or .You
2S Tht CiDrd*Ml,
■ Car. You ihall command mc Noble Colonel;
1 knov you wo^noc fail co be at th*wedding.
Her.* Fis not Celwnbo that i< marled Sir.
C«r.Go reacb the pofhires of the Pike and Musket,
Then dril your Mi^miient into a ditch »
Where fterve, and (link in pick'e, you (hall ññd
Mcrcaíbfiablé, you fee the King expels me.
Hrr*SojdoestheDeviiI; fome defperate ^and
May help you pq your jocruey. Exennt,
Enter Secretary dteâ Servants, ( the
.ííc.Hcre this ,1 this will fit your part: you (hall wear
Sla(hes,becaureyoua*'eaSouldier; here's for the blue
lunte.
1 This doublet will nevy fit me. Pox ont*, are thefe
.Breeches good enough fora Prince too? Pedra playes
but a Lord, and he has fvo laces more in a feam.
5^c.You mud confider Pedro is a fooli(h Lord,he may
Wear what lace he plealê*
2 Does my beard fit my cloathes wellGentlemen?
See Pox o^your beard.
3 That will fright away the hair.
x This fellow plays but a mute,&he is fo troublelbmey
and calks.
3 Mr.Secretary might have let faunes play thefoldierj
He has a blaci; patch already.
2 By your favour Mr. Secretary, I was ask'd who writ
this play for us.
Sec.Vor u ? why art thou any more than a blew mute ?
2 And by my troth,! faid.I thought it was all your own.
Sec. Away you C oxcomb.
4 Do'il think he has no more wit then to write a Co-
inedy ? my Ladies Chaplain made the Play,though he is
.content for the honour and tronble of the bufinefs, to
be feen in*c.
Enter
TicC'ârdsnal.
i9
Servant,
5 Did an^ body lee my beadGentlcmen'ewa« bere bue
now? 1 (ball have never a head to play my part in.
Sec, Is thy head gone? 'tis well thy part was not itft.
Look, look about, has not latjiuj it ?
41 his head ? two'not come on upon my (boulders.
Sec Make haft Gentlemen Tl fee whether the King has
fup'd i Look every man to his wardrop and his part.
Exit,
» Is he gone ? in my mind a maique bad been htter
fora mariage.
4 Why mute? there was no time foi'c, and the fcenes
Are trimblelome.
2 Half afcore Deal tack'd together in the cloodsj
what's chat ? a Throne to come down and dance} all the
properties have been paid forty times over , and are in
the Court ftock, but the Secretary muft haveapbyfio
ihew his wit. *
'4 Did not I tell thee twas the Chaplains ? hold your
tongue Mute.
1 Under the Rofe and would this cloth of Silver dou-
blet might never come off agen,if there beany morefdot
then you fee in the back of my hand.
2Yon talk of a plot, I'l not give this for the heft Poets
pío» in the world and if it be not well carryed.
4Well(:iidMntc.
a Ha,ha; Pedre fmce he put on bis doubIet,has repea¬
ted but three lines, and he has broke fíve butt ont.
21 know not but by this falle beard, and here's hale e-
nough to bang a reaionable honeftman ,I do not re¬
member to fay a ftrong line indeed in the whole Co¬
medy i but when the Chambermaid kiifcs the Cap*
tain,
i Excellent mute.
Enter
7ht C*rdÍMtí,
, Enttr tnathtr Servant.
5 They bavé almoíl fup'd^and I cannot find my head
yet.
4 play in thine own.
5 r hank you for tbac,fo I may have it made a proper¬
ly, if I have not a head found me, let Mr.Secretary play
Biy parthimfelf without it.
Enter Secretary,
Set. Are you all ready my MaffersPthe King is coming
through the Gallery, are the women dreii?
1 Roger» wants a head. .
Sec. Here with a pox to you, take mine, you á player?
Voua puppy-dog is the Mufick ready?
Enter Gentleñtaa'V^jer.
Gentlemen, it is^ny Ladies pleafure that you
iexpeft.till (he call for you, there arq a company of Ca*
Valiers in ga'lant Equipage newly alighted, have offer'd
to prefent their Revels ih honour of this and'cis
her Graces command, that you be filent till their Enter¬
tainment be over,
I Gentlemen? ^ „ . ' ■
' 1 Affronted? ' * *
5 Mr. Secretary, ther's your head again ; a ma/fs a
man; have 1 broken my flcep to ftti3y fifteen fines for
án-ArabaíTador, and aft pr that à Confiable, and is it
cometothis? * ' ' * ' *
Sec. Patience Gentlemen, be not fo hot, tit but de-
fer'd.'arid the play may do well enOugh cold. '
4 If it be not prcfented, the Chaplain will have the
greatefi lofs, he lofes bis wits. - Hoboirt.
Sec. This Mufick fpeaks the King upon cntrance;retire,
tetire, and grumble not. Exertnt.
Enter
Tht Cardinál,
5*
Enter A'»«*, Cardi»dl, AlvareK.^'DHtchefsjCelini*^ K*-
lerU , Placentia , Eorit, Hernando^ ( they heingfet'^
Enter Ctlnmba, and five mo^ein rich Habits f^ifardtd'
between every tVso a torch bearer i They Dar/ce ^ and
after beckm to Alvarez, as deßrorts to fpeal^ mtb
him.
Afv. With me ! nvhirpcr. ■
A'.Do you know the Mafquers Madam?
/)«t.NotI Sir.
Crf^'.Thci's one, but that my Nephew is abroad,
And has more foul than thus to Jyç upon
Their Hymnrall night,I fliould fufped
'fwere he. y vhc .'¡.¡¡ums had n Alvarct^
D«f.Wher's my EoxáD*Alvareí^ [_Ktcordcfs.
K. Call in the Bridegroom.
Enter C.olumho^foMr Masytert , bring in Alvarea.
dead) in one of their habits^ and having latd him
, deten) Exeunt,
Dut. What Miftery is this?
Car. We want the Bridegroom Bill.
K. Where is Ahare*. iColumb»po'mts to
Dut.Oh 'tis my Lord hee's murder'd- Tj
K.Who dürft commit this horrid ad? r *bkedmí.
Ce/. I Sir. *
K-Cotumbolhz}. ,
Cot. Yes ;i Calumbo thât dares ftay
To juftifiethataft.
jler. Moft barbarous. • ■ ' *
Dut. Oh my deareftLwd!
K. Our guard feizc ori'them all, tbis fight doth fliake
All that-is man within me; poor Alvarez,
Is this thy Wedding daj^' EnterGuard.
Dut. If you do think there is a heaven or pains.
To punifti fucb black crimes i th* other world.
Let ■
J 2^ The CärMn^f.
i-ft me have fwifr,ancl fu h exemplar jufticc
ßiail become this great aflafinare.
You will take off our faith elfe,and if here
^^ch innocence muil bleed , and you look on,
Poor men that call you Gods on ea^th, will doubt
Toobey your Laws, nay praftifc to be DcVils,
As fearing if fuch monOrous fins go on
The Saints will not be fate in Heaven.
K, You ihall,
You (hall have juftice.
C4r. Now to come off were bravei
Enter Servant.
Ser. The Mafquers, Sir, arc fled, their horfe prepar'd
At gate expected to receive *em,where
They quickly mounted, coming fo like friends
None could fufpect their bait, which is fetur'd
By advantage of the night-
Cv/. I aniwer lorm ad, 'tis flake enough
Tor many lives, but if that poniard
"Had voice, it would convince they were but all.
Spectators of ray act; andnowif^you
.Will give your judgments leave, though at i he frrfl
Face of this object your cool bloods were frighted,
I can excufe this deed and call it Judice;
An act, your honours, and your office Sir,
Is bound to build a Law upon, for others
To Imitate ; I have but took his life,
A nd punifh'd her with mercy, who had both
Confpir'd to kill the foul of all my fame
Read there,—and read an injury as deep
In my difhpnour, as the Devill knew
A Woman had capacity or malice
To execute read there, how you werecoren'd Sir,
Your power affronted , and my faith, her fmiles
A j'ugling witchcraft to betray and make.
My love'her horfe to ilalk withall, and catch
Her curled Minion. Car.U
YheCurdtnaí, 33
Car. Is ¡c polTible. , . , ' •
The Dutchcfs could dlíTemblero, and forfeit
Her modefty with yoii, and to us all?
yct I muft pity h'cr| my ííephew has .
Been too feverc.ithougb this añrónt would call
A. dying man from prayers,and turn him Ti^er, •
There being nothing dearertfian oiir fame,
Which, IracommonTOan,whofcbloodhas no
Ingredient of honour, labour to
Preierve, a Souldier ( by his neareff tyji
To glory "is above all others, bound
To vindicate j and yet it might have been Icfs blood
Her. Charitable DevillJ
t »
K.Reads. / Praj, rhj Lord, rtleafe under your band^
^hatyeu chadeug/ ijt 9*1 love er per/on , at apußfar' ■
feit ta my ftlfthis aü will /pea¡^ jo» honorable to-my
thought s ^ and whenyeu have conquered thus your felf,you
may proceed to many vi£lopietf and af'er^vtth fafety of jour
fame vißt again 1
' ThtiaOi Rofaurtù
To this yoor Anfw.er Was a free tefign f , \
Col. Flatter'd with great opinion of hef faithjf
And my defert ofher thought that ihe^ ^ ^
Who feemM to weep and chide my eafie will '
To part with her, could not be guilty of ' •
A treafon, of Apoftacy fd foon,
But rather meant this a. devtcc to make '* *
Me expedite the affairs of War) Ifcnt •
That pa per,which her wiçkednefs.not juftice,'
Applied ( what I meant tryali ) her divorce-
I lov'd her fo, I dare call heaven to wirneft
I knew not whether IlovMinoft; whileîhe,"
With him, whole crimfon penitence I provçVd,
Confpir'd ri?y everlafting infamy;
Exatiiin^'nilt the clriiiicitance.'
n te
*34 ^bí
C^r.'Tís clear ¡
This Match wai made at home before (he Tent
That cunnin¿ writ, inhope to take him off}
As knowing his impatient Soul would fcora \
To own a bleillng came on crutches to him ¡ ^
It Was not well to raife bis expedation,
(Had you. Sir, no affront ) to mine him
With Í0 much fcandall and contempt.
K. We have
Too plentiful! a circumdance to accufe
You Madam , as the caufe of your own forrow^
But not without an accelTary, more
Than young Alvares»
Car. Any other inftruraent?
JC. Yes I am guilty, with herfelf, andZ)««
Cotumb», though our aâs look'd fevei^all waies.
That thought a lover m-ght fo foon be ranforo'd.
And did exceed the office of a King
To exercife dominion over hearts,
That owe to the prerogative of heaven
Their choice, or Separation; you muft therefore.
When you do kneel for Juftice, and Revenge,
Madam, confider roc a laterall agent
In poor Alvarc^Tt^gtAy.
r L$. It was yopr love to D<m Columba Sir;
Htr, So, fo; the King is charm'd ; do you oblerve;
How to acquit Columba^ he would draw
Himfclf into the plot ; Heaven, is this Juftice?
C/ir. Your Judgment is divine in this.
K, And yet, ' .
Calumba cannot be fecore, and we
Juft in bis pardon, that dürft make fo great.
And infotent a breach of Law and Duty.
2 Lom Ha, Will he turn agen? .
X. And íhould we leave *;
This guilt of blood to Heaven, w%h crics, andftrikes,
yViih
7l»tCdrdi>tal,
With loujd appeab the {>aiace of eceroity;^
Yet here is more to charge Colnmh^ thaà
j4lvare<. blood, ahd bids me puniflii it.
Or be no King.^
Hrr. *1« come about my Lords.
JT. And If l ihuuld forgive
His timeleL deaih , I cannot the ofFcnce,
That with iuch boldnels ilruck at me. Has my
indulgence to your merits which are great
Made me fo cheap, your rage could meet no time
Nor place for your revenge, but where my eyi
MufV be affrighted , and affronted with
■¡Che bloody execution ? This contempt
OfMajefty trar fcends my power to pardon,.
And you (hall feel my anger Sir..
Hcr.l hon (halt have one (hort prayer more for that!
Col. Have I i'th' progrefs of my life '
No aâions to plead me updeferving,
Againft this ceremony ?
Citr. Contain your felf.
CrJ. I muft be dumb then ; where is honour?
And gratitude of Kings , when they forget .
Whofe band fecur'd their greatnefs? take my head off»
Examine then which pf your fíjken Lords ,
Às I have done, wijl throw bimielf on dangers-
Like to a ñoting Hand move in blood;
And where your great delehce calls him to (land
A Cullwar k, upon bis bold breif to take
In death, that you may live ; but Souldiers are . ,
Your valiant fools, whom when your own fccurirfes
Are bleeding you can cheriih, but when once
Your ftate and nerves are knie, not thinking when
To ufe their furgery again, you caff .
Them off, and let them bang in dully armories»
Or make it death to ask for pay.
K, No more, • .
t>i. ' .»We
yS Tbi Cardinal,
VJt thought to have put your vidory and merits
In balknce with*>^/fdeath, which while
Oar mercy was to ludge. had been your iafcty;
But the aflfironc to us, made greater by
This boldnefs to upbraid our royall bounty.
Shall tame or make you nothing,
¿•r. Excellent.
H«r. The Cardinal is not pleas'd.
Car. Humble your fclf
To th'King.
Cal. And beg my life ? let cowards do'c
That dare not dy, I'l rather have no head
Than owe it to his Charity.
X. To th' Caille with him.
Madam, I leave you to your grief, and what
The King can recompence to your tears, or honor
Of your dead Lord,exped.
Dnt. This (hews like luflice. Exeunt,
c—' ■ ' — :
ACT IV.
Enter tva Lords ^ Hernar.do,
( Angels,
Tutelar
Hsr.But
1 lard,
THis is the age of wonders.
2 Lo. Wonderous mifchiefs.
fier. Among thofe guards which feme call
Whofe office is to govern Provinces,
Is there not one will undertake Navarre}
Hath heaven forfook us quite?
I Calumbo at large?
% And grac'd now more than ever.
I He was not pardon'd.
That word was prejudicial! to his fame.
Tíae Cfédinâl. if,
Iltr. But ás the raurder done had been a dream
Vanilh'd to racmory, hc% courted as \
PreferverofhisCountry ; with what chains
Of Magick does this Cardinal hold the King ?
2 What will you fay my Lord if they inchant
The Dutchefs now • and by fome impudent arc.
Advance a Mariage to Ctiumbo yet ?
Her. Say ? 1*1 lay no woman can be fav*d, nor is'C
Fiti indeed} any Ihould pretend to Heaven
After one fuch impiety in their fex,
And yet my fatch has been fo Ifager'd, fince
The King reftor'd Columba, 1*1 be now
Of no Religion.
X'lis not poflible
She can forgive the murder, I ohferv*d
Her tears.
Her, Why fo did I, my Lord
And if they be not honeft, 'tis to be
Half daron'd to look upon a woman weeping*
When do you think the Cardinal laid bis prayers?
2 I knew not.
Her. Heaven forgive my want of charity
But if I were to kill hire, he ihould have
No time to pray, his life could be no facrifíce^
Unlefs his (bul went coo. «
1 That were too much.
Her, When you mean to difpafch him, you may give
Time for Confcffion, they have injur*d mc
After another rate.
2 You are too palllooate Cozen.'
£nttr Calumbo , Calontlt f Alfanfo, Courtiers I
( they paß over the Stage. )
í7>r.How the gay men do flutter to congratulate
His Goal delivery? ther'sonehoneilman«
What pity'tis a gallant fellow ihould
P3 Pç
• Vte Cé^dii^ti
Impend on knáve§ for preferment. ^
I Except ibis craelty upon Alvurt^,
Ctlumbo has no mighty ftain upon him;
But for bis Uncle—.
Her, If 1 had a Son
Of twelve years old, that would not fí^t with him.
And ftake his foul againil his Cardinals Cap,
t would dif-inberk biru ; Time has took a leaíé
But for three lives I hope, a fourth may fee
Honeily walk without a crutch.
X This is
ButAir and Wildnefs.
Her, r] fee the Dutchefs,
you may do well to comfort her,
' I We muft attend the King.
Her, your pleafurcs. Bxit Hef'
Enter Kiu^endÇard'nal,
IA Man of a brave fouL
jThelels his fafety ;
y he King and Cardmal inconfult.
■ ' A*. Commend us to the Dutchefs, and implpy
What language you think fit, and powerfull,
yo reconcile her to fome peace. My Lord?.
' C^r, Sir, I polTefs all for your facred ufes.
' Exeunt SeveraUj,
Enter Secretary and Ce linda.
5/c.Madara, you are the welcom'ft Lady living.
Ce/. To whom, Mr. Secretary ?
Sec, If yon have mercy
To pardon fomuch boldnefs, I dürft fay,
T o me— 1 am a Gentleraati.
' • Cel, And handfome.
But ray Lady has much wanted j Oiu
Ce/. Why Mr. Secretary ? ■
d"«. You
TitÊCtirJinAl, 19
You are'ihe p^ettieí^,
CeLSQt
Sec, The witicft.
Cel. So,
Sfc. The tnerrieft Lady i'th* Coure»
CeU And 1 was wüh'd to make the Dutcbcít pletfaot*
Sec, She never bad fo deep a caufe of forrow.
Her Chamber's but a Coffin of a larger
Volume,wherein (he walks fo like a Choff,
T'would make you pale to fee her.
Cel. Tell her Grace I attend here.
Sec. 1 (hall mod willingly.
A fpiriced Lady, would 1 had her in my clofec »
She is excellent company among the Lords,
Sure (he has an admirable treble— Madam. £xif.
Cel. I do fufpeft this fellow would be nibling
Like fome whofe narrow fortunes will not rife
To wear things when the inventions rare,aod new,
Ißut treading on the heel of pride, they hunt
The fa(hion when tis crippled, like fell tyrants;
I hope I am not old yet, 1 had the honour
To be faluted by our Cardinals Nephew
This Morning, Cher's a man 1
Suter Secretarj.i
Sec. I have prevaiíM.
Sweet Madam ufe what Eloquence you can
Upon her, and if ever I be ufefull jC
JoyourLadi(hipf fervice, your leaft breach commands
Enter Diet chefs.
Dut, Madam,! come to ask you but one que&ion.
If you were in my State, my (lace of grief,
I mean an etile (rom all happinefs.
Of this world, and almod of heaven, for my
AiHiâion is finding out defpair,
r P4 ' VVhat
" «ío TieCârdiuti,
What woul4 you think oí"Don Olxmho ?
Cel. Madam ?
Dut. Whofe Bloody hand wrought ail this mifery ?
Would you not weep as 1 do ? and wi(h rather
An evcrlafting fpring of tears to drown
•.^our fight,cb^o let your eys be curft to fee
Thçmufdcrcragen? and glorious 2
So careicfs of his fin, that he is made
Fit for new Purr ¡tide,t\tn while his foul
Is purpled o'r, and recks with innocent bloodi
But do not, do not anfwcr me , I know
You have lb great a Ipirit, ( which I want,
The horrour of his faft furprifing all
My faculties ) you would not let him live;
Biit I, poor I, mufi fuifcr more, ther's not
One little flar in Heaven will look on me,
Unlefs to choofc me out the mark, on whom
It may ihoot down fome angry influence. : •
Enter Placentiu.
P/d.Madam, her's Don Columho fays he muft
Speak with your Grace.
X)«r. But he niuft HOC, I charge you.
None elfe wait ? Jsthis well done.
To triumph in his Tyranny ? fpcak Madam,
Speak but your confciencc. ' •
Enter Columbp^ and Setreturjrà
Sec. Sir, you muft not fee her.
Co!. Not Ice her? were ihc cabled up above
The fearch of Bullet, or of Firr , were (he
Within her Grave, and that the toughefl Mine
That ever i^ature tcem'd and groand withall,
J would force fome way to fee her ; do not fear
I come to Court you Madam , y*arenot worth
The hurablcft of ray kinder thoughts, 1 come,
The CArdinat, ■ 4'
To ihew the man you have prokvQ'd, and ioft;
And tell you what remains of my revenge,
live, but never prcfume again tp marry,
I'l kill the next at th' Altar 9 and quench all
The fmiling tapers with bis blood j if after
You dare provoke the Prieft, and heaven fo much,
To take another, in thy bed I'l cut him from
Thy warm embrace, and throw his heart to Ravens.
Cel, This will appear an unexampled cruelty.
CoL Your pardon Madam , rage , and my revenge
Not perfeftjtook away my eys,you arc
A noble Lady, this, not worth your ey-bcam^
One of fo flight a making, and. fo thin,
AnAutumn leaf is of too great a value
To play, which ihall be looneil loft i'th* Air;
Be plcas'd to own me by fome name, in your
AiTurance, I defpife to be receiv'd
T here, let her wicnefs that I call
You Miftrcfs ; honour me to make thefe Pearls
Your cvkanet.
Cel. My Lord,you arc too humble in your thought^
CoU Tiler*, no vexation too great to punifti her.
Exit,
Jir.terSecrttitrj.
Sec. NowNadam?
Cel. Away you faucy fellow j Madam,!
Muft be excus'd, if I do think more honourably
Than you have caufc of this great Lord.
J)«r. Whyisnpt
All woman kind concern'd to haçe what's impious?
Ce/.¥ov my part—
Diit, isthis awoman?
Sec. I know not whether ihc be man or woman,
1 fliould be nimble to find out the Experiment,
She look'd v/ith lefs ftate, when Calumbo came.
DÄ/.Lct
The C^rdiftaL
Dm. Let me entreat yonr abfetKe.I am cozen'd in her,
I took you for a modell, honed Lady»
Cel. Madam, I fcornany accufer, and
pedufiing the great title of a Dutchefs,
I (hail not need one graiq of your dear honour
To make me full weight, if your Grace be jjealouf
Icanrcmoye. Exit^ .
See. She is gone.
Dm, Prethee remove
My fears of her return(he is not worth Ex.Stc'.
Confidering, ray anger's mounted higher;
He need not put in caution tor my next
Manage, AIvot-k , I rauft come to thee.
Thy Virgin, Wife ,and Widdow, but not till
I ha' paid tho'e Tragick duties to thy Herfe,
Become my piety and love, but how ?
Who (hall inftruift a way?
Enter Plaetnt'm,
TU, Madam,IXí»
Hemandù much delires to fpeak with yoni
Dut. Will not thy own difcretion chink 1 am
Unfit for vifit.
PU. Pleafe your Grace he brings
Something he lays imports your car, and love
Of the dead Lord.
Dut. Then admit him.
Enter Hernandoi
Uer. I would fpeak. Madam, to your felf.
Your ablence.
Her. I know not how you Grace wil cenfure lb
Much boicloefs, when you know the affairs I come for.
Dm. My Servant has prepar'd me to receive it,
If it concern ray dead Lord.
Can you name
The Car Unat» ^11
So much of your Alvsrex^ in a breath
Without one word of your revenge ? Q Madam,
I come to chide you, and repent my great
Opinion of your virtue, that can walk.
And fpend Co many hours in naked Solitude,
As if you thought that no arrears were due
To bis death, when you had paid hisFunerall charge«,^
Made your eys red, and wept a bandkercher j
1 come to tell you that I Caw him bleed,
I, that can challenge nothing in his name,
jknd honour. Caw his murdcr'd body warm,
And panting with the labour of his Cpirits,
Till my amaz'd Soul ihrunk and hid ic felf.
While barbarous Columhe grinning flood,
And mock'd the weeping wounds ; it is too much
That you fhould keep your heart alive, Co long
After this fpeftacle, and not revenge it.
Y ou do not know the bufinefs of my heart,
Thatcenfurc me Co rafhlyj yet I thank you,
And if you be AlvircK. friend, dare tell
Your confidence, that I defpife my life,
But know not how to ufe it in a fervice,
To fpeak me his revenger , this will need
No other proof, than tiiat to you, who may
Be Cent with cunning to betray me, I
Have made this bold confeifion, I Co much
iDefire to facrifife to that hovering Ghofl,
iColumho's life, that I am not ambitious
To keep my own two minutes after it.
He-. If you will call me coward, which is eq^uail
To think I am a Tray tor, I forgive it,
For this brave refolution, which time
Andallthe Oeílíniesmuílaid, I beg
That I may kifs your hand for this, and may
The foul of angry honour guide it.
Dut, Whitnçr?
Her, T«
TheCatÜMh
Her. To Dtn Columba % heart*
Hut. It is too weak I fear alone*
Her. Alone? are you in earnell ? why? will it not
Be a diAionour to your Juilice, Madam,
Another arn;i ihonld interpofe ? but that
It were a fawcy ad to mingle with you,
1 dürft, nay I am bound in the revenge
Of him that's dead, ( fince the whole world has intereft.
In every goodmans lofs ) to offer it;
Dare you command me. Madam?
Hut, Not command.
But I (hould more than honour fuch a truth
In roan, that dürft againft fo mighcy odds.
Appear Alvarez, friend and mine; the Cardinal-«^
Her. Is for the fécond courfe, Calumbo muft
Be hrft cut up, his Ghoft muft lead the dance*
Let him dy firft.
Hut. But how?
Her. How ? with a Sword, and if I undertake it«
I wo'not lofe fo much of my own honour,
fTo kill him bafely.
Hut, How (hall I reward
This infinite fervice? 'tis not Modefty,
While now ray husband groanes beneath his tomb,
And calls me to his marble bed, to promife
What this great aÄ might well defervc, myfelf
If you furvive the Viftor, but if thus
Alvarez, aihcs be appeas'd it muft .
Deferve an honourable memory;
And though Calumbo ( as he had all powerj
And grafp'd the fates ) has vow*d to kill the raaa
Jhat ihall fucceed Alvarez,--'
Hir. Tyranny.
D«r. Yet if ever, *
I entertain a thought of love hereafter,"
^ruando from the world ihalj challenge it,"
Till
4 '
7ht Carâinaim <45
^lU when, my Prayers j ând fortune, OiaU waîc onyoB*
Her. This is too mighty recompcnce.
Dwf.'Tisall juft. .
Her. If I ouclive Columba I muft not
Expeâ fccurity at home.
Dut. Thou canft
Kot fly , where all my fortunes, and my loTe,
Shall not atttend to guard thee.
Her. If I dye—
P«f.Thy memory
Shall have a ihrine, (be next within my heart
To my Alvurea,.
Hir.Onceagainyour hand,
y our caufe is fo religious you need
Kot ftrengthen it with your prayers, truft It to mei
Bnttf Placentia^ and Cardinal,
Pia. Madam, the Cardinal.
Dut. Will you appear?
Her. And he had all the horror of the Devil
In*s face,! would not balk him. [ Jî^îj ufon tbt
[^Cardinal in bis Exit'
Car. What makes Hernando here ? I do not like
They ihould confulc, I'l take no note; the King
Fairly falutes your Grace, by whofe command
J am to tell you,though his will and aAions
Illimited, floop not to fatisñe
The Vulgar inquifition, he is
Yet willing to retain a juft opinion.
With thofe that are plac'd ncer hira, and although
You look with Natures ey upon your felf.
Which needs no perfpedive to reach^nor art
Of any optick to make greater, what
Your narrow fenfe applies an injury,
(Our felvcs ftill ncarcft to our iclves) but thei's
" ' ■ A-:
The cardinal.
Another ey that looks abroad and walks
In fearch of reafon> and the weight of th¡ng»¿
With which if you look on him, you wiÜñnd
His pardon to i clumbe cannot be
So much againft his juiliccj as your erring
Faith would perfwade your anger.
Dut. Good my Lord, ...
Your phrafe has too much landi'chape and I cannot,
Diftinguiih at this diilance; you ^fenc
1 he figure perfcft,but indeed my eys
May pray yonir Lordihip find eacufe, for tears
Have almoft made them blind.
Car. Fair, peace reftore *em I
To bring the objcd nearer, the King fays^
He could not be fevere to Do» Ctlttmho
Without in jufiice to his other merits.
Which call more loud for their reward and honour.
Than you for your revenge ; the Kingdom made
Happy by thofe ; you only by the laft
XJunfortunatc; nor was it rationall,
1 fpeak the Kings own Language, he ihonld dy
For taking one mans breath, without whofe valour
None now had been alive, without difltonour.
. Dut. In my poor undcrftanding, 'tis the Crown
Of virtue to proceed in its own trad.
Not deviate from honour, if you acquit
A man of murder,'caore he has done brave
Things in the War, you will bring down his valour
To a crime, nay to a baud, if it fecure
A rape, and but teach thofe thatdeferve weU
To fin witli greater licence ; but difputc
Is now too late, my Lord, 'tis done, and you.
By the good King, in tender of my forrows
Sent to perfwade me 'tis unreafonable
That Juftice ihould repair me.
C«r. You mifiake»
r Tht CurJiMl.
For if Coltiml>0*s death could make AlvKrt^
Live, the King had given him up to Law ,
Your bleeding Sacrifice j but when his Uní
Was but another treafure thrown away, \
To obey a clamorous Statute, it was wifdoni
To himfeh and common fafety to take off
This killing edge of Law^and keep Colnmi»
To recompence the crime by noble ads,'
And forrow, that in time might draw your jury;
I Dut. 1 his is a greater tyranny,.than that
Ctlumbt exercis'd, he kill'd my Lord,
And you not have the charity to let
Me think it worth a puniihment.
C«r. To that
In my own name, I anfwerj icondemo
And urge the bloody guilt againU my Nephew,
Twas violent, and crueU , a black deed,
A deed whole memory doth make me (huddec.
An ad that did betray a tyraoous nature.
Which he took up in War, the fchool of vengeance;
And though the Kings compaffion fpare him here,
U'lleis his heart Weep it felt out in penitent tears.
Hereafter —
Dut. This founds
As you were now a good man. ' 1
Car. Does your Grace
Think I have confcience to allow the murder?
Although when k Was done, I did obey.
The dream of nature, as he was my KinfmaO}
To plead he might not pay his forfeit life.
Could I do iefs for one to near my bloud.^
Confíder Madam, and be charitable,
Let not this wild injuilice, make me lofe
Thecharaderlbear,and reverend habit.
To make you full acquainted with my innocence,
Í challenge here my ibul, and heaven to witncft
'48 Tie Cardinti*
If I had any thobghc, or knowledge witit
My nephews plot, orpcrfon, whcnhccamt
Under the fmootb pretence of friend to violate
Yoorhofpitablciaws, anddothataA
Whofe frequent mention drawes thi» tç,ar, a whirliVind
Snatch me to endiefs flames.
Z)«f. I mufr believe.
And ask your Graces pardon, I cohfefs
1 ha* not lovM you fince AIvayik. death^
Though we Were rcconcil'd.
Car. I do not blame ■ ' ,
Your Jealoufie, nor any zeal ybu Bad
To profecute revenge againfr me j 'Madam, ; ^
As I then flood fufpetiled, nor Cdn yet
Implore your mercy to all'' * ' ,
I have to lay is to retain my fiffr '
Opinion and credit with your Grace," • ' "
Which you may think I urge not out of fear
Or ends upon you, ( fince, I thánk'the King "
I (land firm on the bafeofroyall favour) .
Butforyouf oWnlake,ándtofljcwl have ' - .
Compaffion of your fufferings. ' '
X)«r. You have cleer'd
A doubt ray Lord, and by this fair remonflranre^
Given my forrow lb much truce, to think
That we may meet agen,and yet be friends.
But be not angry ^ if I Hill remember
By whom Alvarez, dyed, and weep, and wake
Another luilicc with my praycrsi"
Car> All thoughts
That may advance a better tieácc, dwell with you^
- Exit.
D«f. How would this cozening''Statcfinati bribe my
With flatteries to think him innocent? (Faith
No, if his Nephew dy, this Cardinal mufl not ' '
Be long-liv*d ; all the prayers of a wrona'd Widow
Make
T'he CaràintU ^
Make firm H€rnanda*i Sword , and my own hand
Shall have fome glory in the next revenge;
1 will pretend my brain with grief diftraded.
It may gain eafy credit, andbelidc
The taking off examination
For great c death, it makes what ad
I do in that believ'd want of my reafon ,•# .
Appear no crimc,but my defence ; look down ^
Soul ot my Lord, from thy cternall fliadc,
nnd unto all thy bleil companions boalF, j
Tiiy Dutchefs bnfie to revenge thy Ghoft. Exîù
Enter Cofttmboy Hernnr.dty AlfoKpj, CoUneU
Col. Ilermndo, now 1 love thee, and do half
Repent the affront my paflion threw upon thee. ,
tíer.YoM wo'not be too prodigall o* your penitcncè,"
Colu. This makes g >od thy Nobility of birtli.
Thou mayft be worth my anger and my fword,
If thou doff execute as daringly.
As thou provok'ft a quarrcll, I did think
Thy foul a ffarveling, or a fleep.
Her. You'l find it
Adive enough to keep your fpirit waking.
Which to exafperate , for yet I think
It is not high enough to meet my rage—
D*ee fmile?
Co/. This noife is worth ¡t,Gcntlemen¡
I'm lorry this great Soldier has engag'd
Your travel, all his bufineis is to talk-
//or. A little of your Lordihips patience,' . ,
You (ball have other fporCj and fwords that wiíí
Be as nimble 'bout your heart, as you camwiih,
'Tis pity more than our two finglc livesj
Should beatffake.
Colon. Mak^ thac no fcruple Sir.
i/#ri To hini then that furvivcs'if fats allow "•
E • |i(!Ç
J«' 7be Cardinal,
That difference, Ï fpcak that he may tell
The World, I came not hither on flight anger,
But to revenge my honour iVain'd, and trampled on
By this proud man, when General, he commanded
My abfence from the field.
Coin. I do remember ,
And 1*1 give your Soul now a di'.charge.
i/ir. I come to meet it, if your courage be fo fortunate.
But there is more than my own injury
fifou mud account for Sir, if my fword profper,
Whofe point and every edge is made more keen
With young Alvarez, blood , in which I had
A Noble iiitereft; does not that fin benura
Thy Arteries, and turn the guilty flowings,
To trembling gelly in thy veins ? canft hear
Me name that murder, and thy fpirits not
Struck into air, as thou wert íhot by fome
Engin from heaven?
CV. You are the Dutchefs Champion ;
Thou haft given me a quarrell now; I grieve
It is determin'd all muft fight, and I
Shall lofe much honour in his fall.
Her. That Dutchefs
( Whom but to mention with thy breath, is facrilcge)
An Orphan of thy making, and condemn'd
By thee to eternall folitudc, I come
To vindicate, and while I am killing thee.
By virtue of her prayers fent up for juftice.
At the fame time, in heaven I am pardon'd for*t.
Col. I cannot hear the Bravo.
Her. TWO words more
And take your chance, before you allí muft
Pronounce that noble Lady, without knowledge.
Or thought of what I undertake for her.
Poor foul, Shees now at her Devotions,
Bufie with heaven, and wearing out the earth
The Carünel. jf
With her ftiff Knees, and bribing her good Angel
With treafures of her eys, to tell her Lord
How much ihe longs to fee hirniray attempt "
Needs no commiftion from her, were I
A ürangcr in Navarre , the inborn right
Of every Gentleman to u4ivare^\ois.
Is realbn to engage their fwords, and lives,
Againft the common enemy of virtue.
Cfl/*. Now have you finiih'd ? I have an Inilrumcnt
Shall cure this noife, and fly up to thy tongue.
To murder all thy words.
Her. One little knot
Of phlegm that clogs my ilomach, and Iba'done;
You have an Uncle call'd a Cardinal
W ould he were lurking now about thy heart, î
That the fame wounds might reach you both , and fend
Tour reeling fouls together. Now haveatyou.
ui!ph. We muß not Sir be idle. [ Tl'-y {¡¿ht, ct!um-
['>»'1 Sico.id pain.
Her. What think you now of praying?
Coin. Time enough; L - ' tiLinando's Second,
Commend me to my friend; the fcalcs are even,
I would be mercifull ,and give you time.
Now to confider of the other World,
You'l find your foul benighted prelently.
Her. ri find my way i'ch' dark. L '' fght, anddofe J
Ccht A ßumblc's dangerous. i<^oiun:j,o gen both the
Nowaskthylife-Haf
Her. I defpife to wear it, (trcapon.
A gift from any but the firß beßower.
C0/.I fcorn a bafe advantaK—ha. ,
Her. I am now
^ J , Ycnc of the ñvords.
Out of your debt. i¡h,y Hc,nend$
Irvourtds Cilumbo,
Cfl/. T h'aß don'r ( audi forgive thee. .
Give me thy hand, when fliall we meet again? r -,
5 i. ^ Cardiital,
Hír.Never, 1 hope,
Col. 1 feel Ufe ebb apace, yetl'l look upwards.
And ihew my facç to heaven.
Her. The matters done,
3muft notftay to bury him.
A C T V.
Enter irvo Lords.
I Lord.
COlnmho's death doth much a flift the King. (wits
a Lo. I thought the Cardinal would have loft his
At firtfjfor's nephew, it drownes all the talk
Of the other that were flain.
1 We are friends.
J do fufpeft Hernando had fome intereft
And knew how their wounds came.
2 His flight confirms it,
ïor whom the Cardinal has fpread his nets.
1 He is not fo weak to truft himfelf at home
To his Enemies gripe.
2 All ftrikes not me fo much ,
As that the Dutchefi, moft oppreiTcd Lady,
Should be difiradted, and before Calumbo
Was flain.
1 But that the Cardinal fliould be made
Her Guardian, is to me above that wonder.
2 So it pleas d the King,-.'nd (he, with that fmall flock
Of reafon left her,is fo kind, and fmooth
Upon him<
1 She's tiirn'd a child agen; a madnefs,
Tlidt would ha* made her brain and^i^ood boil high
In
The CradirtAl. 53
In which didcmper (he might ha* wrought fomething.
2 Had been to purpofe.
1 The Cardinal is cunning , andhowe'r
His brow does iniile, he does fufpeift Hernando
Took fire from her, and waits a time to punlih it*
2 But what a fubjedofdifgrace, and mirthj
Hath poor Cctinda made herlelf by pride.
In her hçXitïColumbj was her fcrvant.
Her head hath ftoop'd much fince he died, and ihc
Almoft ridiculous at Court.
Enter Cardinal, Antonelh , Servant.
I. The Cardinal
Is come into the Garden, now
Walk oil", '
It troubles me the Dutchefs by her lofs
Ol brain is now beneath my great revenge,
She is not capable to feel my anger ,
Which like to unregarded thunder fpent
In woods , and lightning aim'd at fenielefs trees,
Mufl idly fall, and hurt her not, not to
T hat fenfe her guilt deferves a fatall ftroke,
Without t he knowledg for what crime to fright her.
When (he trkcs leave, and make her tug with death,
Uni ill her foul fweatjis a Pidgeons torment,
And ihe is fent a babe to the other World,
Col'iMbJs death will not be fatisfied.
And 1 hut wound her with a two edg'd feather;
I mufl do more , I have all opportunity ,
( She by the King now made my charge", but (he's
So much a turtle I (hall lofe by killing her,
Perhaps do her a pleafure, and preferment;
That rauft not be.
Enter C e linda wit h a Parchment t (been
Is not this flie, that would be thought to haVe
E 3 C"»-
ft _ Cardinal.
ColHmlo*% Miflrefs? Madam, Iiis grace is private.
And would not be diilurb'd, you may dilpleafe him.
C^/.What will your worfliip wager that he ihall
Be pleas'd again before we part.
lay this Diamond Madam, 'gamil akifs.
And truft your felf to keep the ilakes.
C//.'Tis done.
Ant. I have long had an appetite to this Lady,
But the Lords keep her up fo high-- this coy
May bring her on-
his interruption talis not of good manners.
Ci/.But where necefiity my Lord compells.
The boldncfs may meet pardon, and v. hen you
Have found my purpole, I may îcL appear
Unmannerly.
Car. To th* bufincfs.
i>/. Itdid pleafe
Your Nephew, Sir, be ore his death to credit mc
With fo much honorable favour,!
Am come to tender to his neer'lt of blood ,
Yourfeb", what does remain a del: to him.
Not to delay your Cîrace with circumiiance.
That deed, ifyou accept, makes you my heir
Of no contemptible cllate— tliis way QAV reais.
Is only left to ty up ícurrüc tongues,
And faucy men, that fince death
Venture to Libell on my pride,;tnu folly;
His greatnefs.and t'liv gift which I enjoy,
Still for my li e,beyond which term; a Kingdom's,
Nothing, will curb the giddy fpKcns of men
That live on impudent rime, and railing at
Each wandering fame they cat- h.
Car. Madam, this bounty
^-.Yill bind my gratitude and care to fcrve you.
Cel' 1 am your Graces Servant.
C'ir* Anton tl! i, V li 'hi lirr.
A.nd
The Cordinal, j J
An J \>hen this noble Latiy vißcs me
Let her n;)C wait.
Cel. Wi .It chink you my Officious,Sir; his grace
Is pUasM,y(>u may conjeture ? I may kcc^
Your Ccm, the kifs was never yours.
Sweet Madam—
CJ. Talk it you dare, you know I mull: not wait.
And fo 'arevv Í1 fur t'lis time.
Cat. * l is in my brain already.and it formes
Apace, good, excellent revenge, and pleafant!
She's no"' witliin my talons,'tis too cheap
A atisfadion for ("o.'.vw^'/s death.
Only to kill her by lufc charm or force,
1*1 r fie liril her darling chalfity,
Tvs'il be after time enough to povion her,
And ihe to t!i* wurld be tliought her own dcilroycr.
As I will fr me the circurnlbnce, this night
All may be fniflred ; for the Colonel,
Her agent in my Nephev;es death ( whom I
Difturb'd at Counlell with her ) 1 may reach him
Hereafter, and be Matter of his fate.
jy.-ßiirvi; oar Co -<ff ie^.ce rehe-: we thrive in State.
Ex.mt,
Enter Secretary y an J Placentia,
Sec. ri.icentu^ \Vc two arc only left
O"my Ladies Servants, let us be true
To her, and one another, and be fare
When we arc at prayersj to curiae theCardinal.i
PU.l pity my fwcet Lady.
S'ic.l pity her too , brt am a little angry;
She might have found another time to lofe
Her wits.
Pla. That I were a rnan.J
Sec. What would'ft thou do Placcnti.it
/.». I would revenge my Lady.
E 4 Stfi
55 ThiCariinat»
Ste.*T\s better being a wornan,thou may ft do
Things that may profper better, and the fruit
Ec thy öwn another day.
rf. Yourwitftill loves
To play the wanton.
See. 'Tis a lad time PUcemití ,
Some pleafure would do well, the truth is, I
Am weary of my life, and I would have
One fit of mirth before I leave the world.
PU, Do not you blufti to talk thus wildly ?
Sec. 'Tis good manners
To be a little mad after my Lady;
But I ha* done; who is with her now?
Pta, Madam Valeria.
Sec. Not C.elinda ? Ther's a Lady for my humour,
A pretty book of fleih and blood, and well
Bound up, in a fair letter too ; would 1
Had her with all the Errata.
PU. She has not
An honorable Fame.
Sec. Her Fame? that's nothing,
A littie ftain, her wealth will fe ch again
The colour, and bring honour into her checks
As frcih ; it ihe were mine, and 1 had her
Exchequer. 1 know the way to make her honeft,
Honeft to th' touch , the teft, and the laft tryall.
A/á. How Prethee? (riall;
. Sec, Why, firft I would marry her,that's a verb Mate-
Then I would Print her with an Inà x
I.xfnr^atoriHs, a table drawn
Of her Court Herefies, and when foe's read
Cum Privilegio^ who dares call her Whore?
' pu. IT leave you, if you talk thus.
Sec. I ha' done,
PUcentU^ thou may'ft be better company
After another progrcf?; and now tell me,
- ■ ■ • - Did'ft
7ht CaràinaU f 7
Did'ft ever hear of fuch a patient madnefs
As my Lady is pofleft with ? Ihe has rav'd
But twice ; and ihe would fright the Cardinall f
Or at a fupper if flic did but poylbn him.
It were a phreniy I could bear withal!;
She calls him her dear Governour—
Enter Hernaitio difguifed having x Letter,
Pia. Who is this?
Her, Her Secretary? Sir,
Here is a Letter if it may have fo
Kiuch happinefsto kifs her Graces hand.
5;c,Lrom whom?
Ht r. That's not in your Commiífion Sir
To ask , or mine to facisfie, flie will want
No updcrflanding when flie reads.
Sec. Alas,
Under your favour Sir,you are miflaken.
Her Grace did nevermore want underllanding,
JI er. How?
.iVc.have yon not heard.her fcuU is broken Sir
And many pieces taken out, flie s mad.
Her. The fad fameofherdiflraftion
Has two much truth it leems.
PU. Ifpleafeyou Sir
To cxp ft a while, I will prefent the Letter.
Her. Pray do Exit Pl.'xem^
How long has flie been thus Diflempcr'd Sir?
Sec. Before the Cardinal came to govern here,
Who for that reafon by the King was made
tier Guardian, we are now at his devotion.
Her.K Lamb given up to aTygerlmay difeafes
Soon eat him through his heart!
Your pardon Sir,
I love that voice, I know it too, a little.
Arc not you? be not angry noble Sir,
58
The Cardinal.
I can wich cafe be ignorant agen,
And think you arc another man, but if
You be chat valiant Gentleman they call —
J/fr. Whom ? What ?
Sec, That kill*d,I would ' not name him if I thougut
You were not pleas'd to be that very Gentleman-
Her. Am I betraid?
Jif. The Devil iha'not
Betray you here, kill me, and I will take
My death you are the Noble Colonel;
We are all bound to you for theGenerais death,
Valiant Hernando ? when my Lady knows
You are here,I hopc'cwil fetch her wits agen.
But do not talk too loud,vvc are not all
Honed i'th* houfc, fome are the Cardin .Is creaturct.
Her. Thou wert faithful! to thy Lady, I am glad
'Tis night, but tell me how the Churchman ufes
ThcDutchcfs?
Enter AntoneUi,
Sec^c carries Angels imhis tongue, and face, but I
Sufpeft his heart, this is one of his fpawns.
Signier Antonelh»
Ant. Honed Antonio.
And how, and how--a friend of mine, where is
The Cardinals Grace?
Her. That will be never anfwered.
jittt. He means to fup here with the Dutchefsi
¿"cr. Will he?
Ant. We'i have the charming bottles at my chamber.
Bring that Gentleman, we'l be mighty merry.
Her. I may didurb your jollity.
Ant» Farewell fweet—
Sec, Dear Amcnelli— a round Pox confound you.
This is Court Rctorick at the back dairs.
Enter
7 he CardmiL
70
Enter fitctntia.
lU. Do you know this Gentleman?
ííf.Not I.
Vit. My Lady pre'.ently diimifl Valtrii^
And bad me brin^ him to her bed-chamber.
Sec. The Gentleman has an honcft face.
P/j.Her words fell from her with fome evennefs & joy.
Her Grace defiresyour prefencc.
Hi'", ri attend her. Exit.
Sec, 1 would this Soldier had the Cardinal
Upon a promontory, with what a fpring
The Churchman would leap down, it were a fjiedlaclc
Moil rare to fee him topple from the precipice,
And foufe in the fait water with a noifc
To ñun the fiflies; and it he fell into
A net, what wonder would the fimplc Sea-guls
Have, to draw up the o'rgrown Lobfler,
So ready boild ? he ihall have mygood wiihes.
This Colonels coming may be lucky. I
Will be furc none fliall interrupt'em.
Enter Cc linda.
Cel. Is her Grace at opportunity.?
¿Vf. No f.veet Madam,
She is a flccp, her Gentlewoman fays.
f VA My buiinefs is but vifit, 1*1 expeifl.
That mull not be, although I like your company#
Cel. You are grown rich Mr, Secretary.
Sec. I Madam, Alas 1
Cel. I hear you are upon another purchafc.
Sec. I upon a purchafc ?
Cel. If you want any fum —
¿"ir, Ifl could purchafe your fweet favour Madam?
Cel. You (hall command me,and my fortune Sir.
Sec. How's this?
CcLl
go TkJ (irdinal.
Cel.\ have ohfcrv'd you Sir a ftaid,
And prudent Gentleman— and I ihall want—
Ííff. Notme?
Ci/. A Father for feme Infant; he has credit ^/ißde,
I'th' world ; I am not the firft caft Lady
Has married a Secretary.
Sec. Shall Î wait upon you ?
Cel. Whither?
Sec. Any whither.
Cel. I may chance lead you then—
Sec. I fhall be honour'd to obey, my blood
1j up, and in this humour I'm tor any thing.
C el. Well Sir, I'l try your Manhood.
Sec. * ris my happinefs,
You cannv>t pleafe me better.
Cel. This was ftrucl^
J'th'opportunity. :
Sec. I am made for ever.
E»ter Hern.tnda^ andDutcheft.
Her, Dear Madam, do not weep.
Dxr. Y'are very welcome, '
I ha done, I wo'not flied a tear more
Till I meet AIvatck, then 1*1 weep for Joy;
He was afine young Gentleman, and lung fweetly.
And you had heard him but the night before
We were married , you would ha iworn he had been
A Swan, and fung his own fad Epitaph ;
^Ut wcl talk o'the Cardinal.
//rr. Would his death
Might ranfjna your fair fen'e, he ihould not live
To triumph in the lofs, bcflirv-w ray manhood ;
But I begin to melt.
i)/*f.I pray Sir tell me.
Fori can underftand, alrhouch they fay
1 have loft my wits ¡ but they are iafe caough^
An
■ The Cardin^il. 6t
And 1 (hall have'em when the Cardinal dyes;
Who had a Letter iroai his Nephew too
Since he WuS ilain.
tier. From whence ?
r>M'. \ know not where he is? but in fome Bower
W".t''in 1 (Jardcn he is ni. k ng Chaplees,
And intans to lend rnc one, but 1*1 not take it,
1 have flowers enouoh I thank him while Î live.
r»
J!tr. But do you love your Governour?
J^'T. Yes, but ri never marry him, 1 am promis'i
Already-
H r. To whom Madam?
Dut, Do not you
B'uih when you ask me that, mufl not you be
My Hu band ? I know why, but that's a fecret;
Indeed if you believe me, I do love
No man alive To well as you, the Cardinal
Shall never know'Ci hee'l kill us both, and yet
He fays he loves me dearly, and has promis'i
To make me well again , but Tm airaid.
One time or other he will give me poyfon.
Jicr Prevent him Madam,and take nothing from bint
Dut, Why, do you think 'cwil hurt me?
//er. It will kill you.
Dut. I fhall but dye, and meet my dear lov'd Lord,
Whom when I have kift, I'l come again, and work
A bracelet of my hair for you to carry him ,
When you are going to heaven, the poefy fliall
Be my own name, in little tears, that I
Will weep next winter, which congeal'd i'th' fro'll
Will fliew like feed-Pearl, you'l deliver it?
I know he'l love, and wear it for my fake.
Her. She is quite loft.
Dut. I pray give me Sir, your pardon, .
I know I talk not wifely, but if you bad
1 he burthen of my furrow, you would tnifs
iSá The CurdÎKAl.
Someíimes your better reafon ; now I'm well,
\A' Lac will \ ou do when the Cardinal cornes ?
He muit not fee you for the world.
tltr. He flia'not,
1*1 take my leave before he come.
D-'-t. Nay íTay,
I fliall have no friend left me when you £|o.
He will hue f"p, he iha'nnt (lay to ly wi' me,
I have I he pirture of my Lord abed.
Three arc to much this weather.
Enter PI certiei.
i'Z-r. Madam the Cardinal.
Hrr.He fhall fup u ith the Devil.
Idarenotlfay,
The lU'd- cock will h: ar;^ry, 11 come aqen. ^xctint.
Her. This forrow .s no fai-le, now I find
My curiofuy is fadly fati>fied j
Ha ? if the Curche's in her ftragkd wits,
Let fall words to betray me to the Cardinal,
The Panther w ill not leap more fierce to meet
His prey, when a long want of food hath parch'd
His lîarved maw, than he to print his rage
And tear my heart-firings, everything is fatal!.
And yet file talk dfometimes with cliainof lenfc.
And faid ihe lov'd me; ha, they come not yet ;
3 have a fword about me, and 1 left
My own fccurity to vifit death.
Yet I may paule a little, and confider
Which way does lead mc to't moft honorallyj
Does not the Chamber that I walk in tremble ?
What will become of f er, and me, and all
The world in one fraall hour ? Ido not think
Ever to fee the day agen, the wings
Of night Ipread o*r mc like a fable Herfc-cloath,
The Stars are all ciofe mourners too; but Í
Muft not alone to the cold filent grave,.
1 muft not; If thou canfi xi/verez. open ThaJ
I Thí CarSntl. •
That Ebon curtain , and behold the man,
¡When the worlds Jullicc fails (ball right thy cíbes.
And feed their tkirft with blood , thy Dutchtfs is
I Almoft a Ghoft already; and doth wear
i Her hod V hke a ufclefs unper garment,
The trim and laibion of it loft. Ha? E^.ter riacentU,
You nec-t n »' d )ubt me, Sir,My Lady prays
YouW()iild not tiiink it long,ú einmy ear,
Lommind.d me to ttll you, that when lalt
She drank, flie had happy wifbes to your health«
i.V". A id did the Cardinal pledge it?
111. He was not
Invit:d ro't, nor muft he know you are here.
Her. What do tiiey talk of prechci?
P/t.His Grace is very plealant
And kind to her, but her returns are alter
The fad condition of her fenfc, lomctimcs un,oynted.
//er.They have Mufiek.
PI Í. A Lutc,only,
HisGrace prcpird,they iay,thebeft oiltal/
That waits upon my Lord.
Her. He thinks tiie Dutchefs
Is ftung with a Tarantula.
PU. Your pardon.
My duty isexpeded. Ex t
Her. Gentle Lady.—a voice too?
Sonf wit kin.
%^'^Ome mj Daphne, ccmt axfij,
¿0 Wafi the Ce-jfial
*Tis Strephon calls. Da. what fajs mj love?
S. Come f ¡¡loiv to the Mtrxle Groie^
where Yenüsßy sä prepare
iV'w Ch.tj Utsf r thy hnir.
D. JVtre 1 ß-,Ht up Within a Tree,
I'd rend my b trk^ to fellah thee,
S. M J Shtpherdefs, make haß.
The minutes ßide too faß: HJn
The Cardinal»
D. In thofe cooler ßyades n>ill 1
<tí Cüpid, kiis thine ey.
S. In thj hofumi t hen I'l ^
Infuch warm Snirw^ho would not lofe his '^.tj,
Shall envj thee,and m -.
But never ñnd
Sacio jojSy when ihej embrace a Deitj.
If at this diilance I dillinguiih,*cis not
Church mulkk.and the air's wanton,and no Anthem
Sung co'c, but fomc ftrange Ode of love,and kiíTes,
What ihoulJ this mean?— ha, he is coming hither,
I am bctraid , he marches in lier hand,
J'i truft a little more, mute as the Arras
My fword and I here. J^He obfervet
£nter Cardinal^ Dut chefs ^ Antonelh.and
Attendants.
Car. Wait you in the finf Chamber, and let none
Prefume to interrupt us. Ex. Strv.
She is pleafant; now for fome art to poyfon all her inno-;
Dut» I do not like the Cardinals humour, he (cence»
Litt le fufpeds what guefl is in my Chamber.
Car. Now Madam you are fafe.
Z)«i.How means your Lordihip?
Car. Safe in my Arms, fweet Dutchefs.
Dut. Do not hurt me
Can. Not for the treafuresofthe world, you are ]
My pretty charge, had I as many lives
As 1 have carefuil thoughts, to do you fervice,
I fliould think all a happy forfeit to
Delight your Grace one minute; 'tis a heaven
Tofeeyou fmile.
Dut. What kindnefs call you this?
Car»\x. cannot want a name while you prefcrvc . •
Saplentifull a Iwectnefs, it is love.
The Cardiml,
But. orme?liow (hall I know't my Lord ?
Crf". By this, and this, fwift Meflengers to whifper
Our hearts to one another.
Dm. Pray do you come a wooing?
C<ir. Yes fwcet Madam,
You cannot be fo crueli to deny me.
Dm. What my Lord? Car. Another kifs.
D«f. Canyou
Dilpenfe with this my Lord? Alas I fear
Hernando is aflcep , or vanifti'd from me.
Car. 1 have mock'd my blood into a flame, and what
My angry foul had form'J lor my revenge,
Is now the ob jeft of my amorous ienfe,
I have took a flrong inthancment from her lips^
And fear I fhall forgive Cchmhus tleath
If She confent to my embrace; come Madam.
Bit. Whither my Lord.?
Car. But to your bed or couch,
Where if you will be kind, and but allow
Your felf aknowledg, love whole ihape and raptures
Wife Poets have but glorified in dreams.
Shall make your chamber his eternall Palace ;
And with fuch aftive and eflentiall ftreams
Of new delights glide o'r your bofome, you
Shall wonder to what unknown world you are
By fome bleft change tranflated ; why d*e paufe?
And look Í0 wild ? will you deny your Governour?
Dut. How came you by that Cloven foot ?
Ciir.Your fancy
Would turn a traitour to your happinefs;
J am your friend,you muft be kind.
Dut. Unhand me,
Orl'lcry out a rape.
Car. Y ou wo'not furc?
Dm.\ have been cozend with Hernando's ihadovr,
Here's none but heaven to hear rae, help, a rape.
F C«»"»
¿g ' Tht C4rJttíal,
Car. Are you fo good ac underílanding thenj
1 muíl ufe other argumenCi t He facet her.
Go to,Cardinal. ^Strikes h/m. Ex, Dut,
Car, HtTM.iKäoy Murder, Treafon,helps
Her, An army lha'not refcue tfice,your blood
Is much inflam'd, I have brought a Lancet wi'me^
Shall open your hot veins, and cool your fever;
To vex thy parting Soul,it was the lame
Engin that pi^'d heart»
C'rfr.Help, Murder.
Enter AntonelU und Servants,
Anten. Some ring'the bell/twil raife the Court,
'My Lord is murder d, 'tis Hernando. T he hell ringt,
/ífír.ri make you all fome fport,—So,now we are even.
Where is the Dutchcfs. I would take my leave
Oi her, and then bequeath my curie among you.
L iUrJills.
- Enter King, Dutchefs., Valeri», Lords^Guard,
A". How come thefe bloody obj'eâs? C P^id»
Her, With a trick my fword found out, I hope he's
I Z,» I hope ÍO to; a Surgeon for my Lord Cardinal.
K» Hernando ?
Djat.Iuftice, Oh luificeSir, againil a raviiher.
Hey, Sir I ha' done you fcrvicc,
K, A bloody fervice^
Her. 'Tis pure Scarlet. Enter Surgeon,
Car, After »uch care to perfed my revenge
Jims banded outo'lh'world by a womans plot?
Her, 1 have preferv'd the JJlutcheis from a rape,
Çood-night to me and all the world for ever.
K, So impious.
Dut, * ris moil true, Alvarez, blood
Is now reveng'd, I find my brain return, "
And eycry ftragling I'cnfe repairing home.
Carj I have deíérv'd^pu íhould turn from mc Sir^
Mj life hath been prodigioufly wicked.
The CAtiintl, '• f?.
My blood is now the Kingdoms balm ; oh Sir,
I h.ive abu^'d your car, your truft, your people.
And my own facrcd Office, my confcience
Feels now the fting ,oh (hew y our charity,
And with your pardon like a cool faft gale
Fan my poor fweating foul; that wanders through
Unhabitable climes, and parched defcrts;
But I am iofljif the great World forgive me,
Unlefs 1 find your mercy for a crime
You know not Madam, yet ag^inft your life.
1 mult confefs, more than my black intents
Upon your honour, y'arc already poyfon'd.
A. By whom? Cw? . Bym.e,
In the revenge I ow*d Columh/s lofs,
With your laft meat was mixt a poyfon that
By fubtle, and by lure degrees muft let in death.'
AT. Look to the Dutchels, our Phyficians ?
Car. Stay, I will defervc her meriy, though I canrtoc
Call back the deed, in proof of my repentance.
If the laft breath of a now dying man
May gain your charity, and belief, receive
This ivory box, in it an antidote
'Bove that they boaft the great magiftrall medicine,
That pouder mixt with wine by a moft rare
And quick flccefs to the I;cart will fortifie it
Again',1 the rage of the moft nimble poyfoll,
I am not worthy to prefent l;er with it.
Oh take icand prelerve her inn cent life. (rf^idynei?.
I L». Strange, he fhould have a good thing in fucb
C^r.This that which inmyjealoufie and ftate
Trnfting tofalfe prcdidions ofmy birth,
That I fti dy by poyfon, I preferv'd
For my own iafety, wonder not, I made ,
That my companion was to be my relugc.
E »ter Servant with a hoirie «ffVinfi
I ¿7. Her's fomc touch of grace.
F i Citr \
The CétriiiHAl.
Car. in greater proof of my pure thoughts I take
This firft, and with my dying breath confirm
My penitence, it may benefit her life.
But not my wounds; oh haften to preferve her.
And though I merit not her pardon, let not
Ker fair 'oui be divorc'd
K. This is iome charity.máy it profper Madam.
r'titria. How does your grace?
D/*t. And muft I owe life to him whofe death
Was my ambition ? take this free acknowledgment,
I had intent this night with my own hand
To be AlvarcK, luftleer.
A . You were mad.
And thought paft apprehcnfion of revenge.
DÄ'.That fhapc Ididufurp, great Sir, to give
My Art more freedom and defence, but when
Hcrndttii- came to vifit me, I thought
1 rr.ight defer my execution.
Which his owe rage lupph'd without my guilr.
And when his lull grew high, met with his blood.
* Z/j. The Cardial fmiles.
r.t'. Now my revenge has met
With you my nimble Dutchefs, I have took
A ihape to give my act more freedom too.
And now I am lure (he's poyfon'd, with that doze
I gave her laft.
AT. Th'art not fo horrid?
Ha ! Tome Cordial!.
Car. Alas no p-efervative
Hath wings to overtake it, were her heart
l ock'd ill a «¡uarry, it would fearch, and kill
Before the aids crn reach it ; I ara fure
You iha not now 1 lugh at me.
A", tow came you by that poyfon?
r.ioI prepar'd it,
Rtfyiting wl.cn I had enjoy'd her, which
The
The CarMugí. iíji
The Colonel prevented, by fomc art
To make her take it, and by death conclude
My la ft revcngcj you have the fatal Story.
^ K .This is lo great a wickednefs, it will
Exceed belief. Car. I knew I could not live/
Surgeon. Your wounds. Sir, were not defperate.
Car. Not mortall? ha? were they not mortall?
Surg.\i\ have skill in Surgery.
Car. Then I kave caught my felf in my own Engitu
2 L->. It was your fate you faid to dy by poyfon.
Car. That was my own preditftion to abufe
Y our faith, no humane art can now refift it,
I feel it knocking at the feat of life, t
It muft come in, I have wrackt all my own
To try your charities, new it would be rare,'
If you but waft me with a little prayer.
My wings that flag may catch the wind, but*ti$
In vain, the mift is rifen, and ther's none
To ftear my wandring bark. [^7'^
I Lo. He's dead? K. With him
Dy all deceived truft. 2 /.«.This was a flrangc impiety»
A'. When men
Of Gifts and facrcd Fundion once decline
From virtue, their ill deeds tranfcend example,
Dar.Tfee minute's come that 1 muft take my leave too»
Your hand great Sir, and though you be a King,
We may exchange forgivenefs,heaven forgive.
And all the world. I come, I come Alv.trer. \_ügett
iC. Difpofe their bodies for becoming funeral;
How much are Kings abus'd by thofe they take
To royall grace ? whom when they cherifli raoft
By nice indulgence, they doo often arm
Againft themfelves ; from whence this maxim fpring»,'
None have more need of Perßieiltves than Kings.
Exeunti
rpUogët
Epilogue]
fFithin. Mr. Polla'^J, wher's Mr. Pollard for the Epi¬
logue ?
He is thruft upon the Stage, and falls.
Epilogue.
I-/Í1» coming tojon Gentlemen^ the Tett
Hat hel/dme thntfar on mj way, hut
Be even with him; the PUj it aTraoeàr^
"ïhe firß that ever he compa'd
IVhertin he thinkt he has donep'^etUj^ Enter Servant.
v^nd I am fevfthle; I pre thee look^
Is nothing ont of 'jojnt? has he hroke nothing}
Serv. No Sir, J hope»
Epl. Tes, he hat broke hit Epilogue all to peecet,
Ct/nß thou tut it together afen?
Ser. N^t I Sir.
Epi. Nor I, frethee begone, hum > Mf. Poet;
J have a teeming mind to be / everg'd.
y ou may aßiß, and not be ft en ir't no^.
If jote pleaft Gentlemen, for 1 do know
HeUßenstotheijfueofhitcaufe,
But blißer net your hands in hts-applaufe.
Tour private fmile^jour nod, or hum , to ted
Aijfétions, that you like the bußntft well;
.odndwh'eM Veithout a clap yen go away,
r I ¿rink, a fmall. bear health to his fécond day;
jfnd hrea'k^ his heart, or make himf weary and rage^
tie'l writeno more for the unharpj Stage;
But that's todmuchyfo we (hould tofe-, faith ßew it y
uíud if yete fíty hit play , 'ts xt well,he kptw it.
FINIS'
A Catalogue of the Au¬
thors Poems already Printed
Tragedies.
Tfít TrájtoiAr
rht '.i^ chabot Ad/f.iraSo'France
I fives Oftelty
1 hi Ai aids Revenge
kis aJ¡jí;
The Cardinal.
Comedies and Tragi- comedie s.
The School of Complement :
The Lady of Pieafurc
Bide-parke
The Confiant Maid,
* 1 he Coionalion
The Changes^ or Love ¡B 4 Maz,
7 he Cratt fait Servant
The Patrtn of Iteland
The Humorous Court
^ he tveddwg
i be Bally or FreréCh D 4ncwg Mailer
rki
"Falfcly at
crib«4 to
jeJiilchcT^
The Gätn:ßer
TheExatn^lt
The Bird in âcige
The RöifalS Mäßer
The Oppûrt unity
The tvitty Fair ens
The impoflure
The Brothers
The Sißers,
'ÁMafqueof the four H oner able Imei ef Court ^ fre-
Jented befare the King and Siseen s Ma'^esiy at
Whitehall in the Banqueting hottfe,
Peems,
F I
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