The Grecian Story Being an Historical Poem, in Five Books. To which is Annex'd The Grove: Consisting of Divers Shorter Poems upon several Subjects. By J. H. [i.e. John Harington] |
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Hearing next Door to open strait, much noise,
Valenson curious too (tho heard no voice,
Speech yet conjoyn'd) that Windows Light descrying,
In th' end o'th' Room, look'd through, must needs be prying.
When Rival saw, Candora both appear,
Green Laurel Wreath in hand, Salute him there.
At which did start, amaz'd, as tho beheld
Some Vision strange; exploit unparallell'd.
The Lady chose this formal Way, conceiving
Melargon saw first Part, his mind bereaving
Of calmer thoughts; Valenson now should see
Like done to Him; shewn pleasant brain and free:
These words exprest: My Lord, I shall desire
You would excuse my stay, speech did require,
Since formost came, another Person of Honour
Melargon strove to check, whilst gaz'd upon her
Distemper'd Mood, Glance on that Wreath, more freed;
Madam (conjoyn'd) I thought it long indeed,
Since came this day to wait on you, enjoy
Your presence thus. She answer'd there, less Coy.
(Still Laurel shewn) truly, my Lord, before
I was ingag'd upon that civil score;
To each confirm'd last night my Promise too;
Had you come first I had done so to you.
Now, being here, I shall your Brow present
With Laurel-wreath, as noble Ornament
Thing due to your regarded worth, Desert:
So plac'd it on. When secret Qualms of Heart
Valenson feels, which told, he truly Lov'd;
Chang'd Countenance, so unexpected prov'd:
Lost how t'expound her thoughts, dark Ridling way,
Misterious; as Dream'd that Wooing day.
Since seem'd Himself crown'd singular, lik'd best
Melargon Pleas'd in part, these words exprest;
Madam, this Branch proves Glory's Engin, worn
By Conquerors; in publick Triumph born;
And so imbrac'd by me: Strong Hopes as well
Your Hand and Heart conjoyn, each parallell.
Marriage perform'd, you will conceive that I
Did both deserve. Candora fram'd reply;
That best appears, my Lord, by real action,
Thus found this last amends, good satisfaction.
Valenson curious too (tho heard no voice,
Speech yet conjoyn'd) that Windows Light descrying,
In th' end o'th' Room, look'd through, must needs be prying.
When Rival saw, Candora both appear,
Green Laurel Wreath in hand, Salute him there.
At which did start, amaz'd, as tho beheld
Some Vision strange; exploit unparallell'd.
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Melargon saw first Part, his mind bereaving
Of calmer thoughts; Valenson now should see
Like done to Him; shewn pleasant brain and free:
These words exprest: My Lord, I shall desire
You would excuse my stay, speech did require,
Since formost came, another Person of Honour
Melargon strove to check, whilst gaz'd upon her
Distemper'd Mood, Glance on that Wreath, more freed;
Madam (conjoyn'd) I thought it long indeed,
Since came this day to wait on you, enjoy
Your presence thus. She answer'd there, less Coy.
(Still Laurel shewn) truly, my Lord, before
I was ingag'd upon that civil score;
To each confirm'd last night my Promise too;
Had you come first I had done so to you.
Now, being here, I shall your Brow present
With Laurel-wreath, as noble Ornament
Thing due to your regarded worth, Desert:
So plac'd it on. When secret Qualms of Heart
Valenson feels, which told, he truly Lov'd;
Chang'd Countenance, so unexpected prov'd:
Lost how t'expound her thoughts, dark Ridling way,
Misterious; as Dream'd that Wooing day.
Since seem'd Himself crown'd singular, lik'd best
Melargon Pleas'd in part, these words exprest;
Madam, this Branch proves Glory's Engin, worn
By Conquerors; in publick Triumph born;
And so imbrac'd by me: Strong Hopes as well
Your Hand and Heart conjoyn, each parallell.
Marriage perform'd, you will conceive that I
Did both deserve. Candora fram'd reply;
That best appears, my Lord, by real action,
Thus found this last amends, good satisfaction.
| The Grecian Story | |