The History of Polindor and Flostella With Other Poems. By I. H. [i.e. John Harington] The third Edition, Revised and much Enlarged |
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Arriving there, the Lady safe was shrouded
In close Out-cottage strait (so's lost, ore-clouded
Bright Cinthia oft; so skulk'd in earthen Cell
Gems lodge: so couched (lastly) ith' simpler Shell
Does th' orient Pearl appear) though spruce and neat:
When choycest Cordials sought with busie sweat,
Procur'd by skill'd Rufin (life-ayds, supports)
Thence to Recruit in Natures weaken'd Forts
Their dear spent Spirits, th' Ayr that morning-hour
Quicken'd by art, through Influentiall pow'r
Of certain strow'd Herbs, Plants, whilst sweetly rise
(Fuming tow'rd Heav'n in kind of Sacrifice)
Rich Od'rous clouds, to cheer, refresh her Brain:
Last, drowsie Juyce receiv'd by Sleep does raign
O're her infeebled World; th' offensive Light,
Noyse banish'd round all's turn'd to Scean of night:
The God of slumbers (Amorous grown) imbracing
Her lull'd Sence, twenty hours, disquiets chasing.
Thus, that next Morn, fresh, travalyl proof she Wakes
Seldome Heav'n moanfull Virtue long forsakes.
Though know, that day before (as meet) Rufin
Transferr'd unto her Uncle their design
By nimble Post, that they would visit him
This second Night, least else surprized seem
(Anselvin whom by Name we styl'd of late)
When, going back, he chanc'd congratulate
Old Merchant friend of his; possest by whom
Four curious Tyrian Robes (that were become
His late Sea-prize) for Male and Female those,
From thence for Persian Prince and Princess chose:
Though Two most richly gorgeous found, esteem'd
(Whereof anon) Two, rich, but slighter-trim'd:
Choyce Garb, much in th' Arcadian Court allow'd.
That slightest Manly Robe, which seem'd less proud,
Was purple Sattain Suit, loose formed Coat;
Long-button'd both with silver Flowr's, fine-wrought:
But her's Aurora-sattin, shone, th' adorning
Bright Silver trayls, for Lace. These second morning
Were fully view'd, and bought by th' noble Payr;
How primely fit! th' Occasion too so rare !
Since publick Objects growing now, more ey'd
Gaz'd at, for Sun-like rank, estate beside.
Those meaner-trim'd, much Nobler then their own,
Fresh too, for Travayl-garb were then put on.
Th' Host well discharg'd, with whom that Hundred pound
Oth' Theeves was left; proclaimed which if found
None th' Owner, 'twas decreed for th' hungry Poor.
In close Out-cottage strait (so's lost, ore-clouded
Bright Cinthia oft; so skulk'd in earthen Cell
Gems lodge: so couched (lastly) ith' simpler Shell
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When choycest Cordials sought with busie sweat,
Procur'd by skill'd Rufin (life-ayds, supports)
Thence to Recruit in Natures weaken'd Forts
Their dear spent Spirits, th' Ayr that morning-hour
Quicken'd by art, through Influentiall pow'r
Of certain strow'd Herbs, Plants, whilst sweetly rise
(Fuming tow'rd Heav'n in kind of Sacrifice)
Rich Od'rous clouds, to cheer, refresh her Brain:
Last, drowsie Juyce receiv'd by Sleep does raign
O're her infeebled World; th' offensive Light,
Noyse banish'd round all's turn'd to Scean of night:
The God of slumbers (Amorous grown) imbracing
Her lull'd Sence, twenty hours, disquiets chasing.
Thus, that next Morn, fresh, travalyl proof she Wakes
Seldome Heav'n moanfull Virtue long forsakes.
Though know, that day before (as meet) Rufin
Transferr'd unto her Uncle their design
By nimble Post, that they would visit him
This second Night, least else surprized seem
(Anselvin whom by Name we styl'd of late)
When, going back, he chanc'd congratulate
Old Merchant friend of his; possest by whom
Four curious Tyrian Robes (that were become
His late Sea-prize) for Male and Female those,
From thence for Persian Prince and Princess chose:
Though Two most richly gorgeous found, esteem'd
(Whereof anon) Two, rich, but slighter-trim'd:
Choyce Garb, much in th' Arcadian Court allow'd.
That slightest Manly Robe, which seem'd less proud,
Was purple Sattain Suit, loose formed Coat;
Long-button'd both with silver Flowr's, fine-wrought:
But her's Aurora-sattin, shone, th' adorning
Bright Silver trayls, for Lace. These second morning
Were fully view'd, and bought by th' noble Payr;
How primely fit! th' Occasion too so rare !
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Gaz'd at, for Sun-like rank, estate beside.
Those meaner-trim'd, much Nobler then their own,
Fresh too, for Travayl-garb were then put on.
Th' Host well discharg'd, with whom that Hundred pound
Oth' Theeves was left; proclaimed which if found
None th' Owner, 'twas decreed for th' hungry Poor.
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