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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Now long at Sea, and Gain'd convenient Prize,
They steer'd for Home with their Rob'd Merchandise,
Landed on Tyrian Ground; their Pris'ners where,
Sold off for Slaves, like Market-Beasts appear.
Clarenza prov'd the Captain's Gem, well tended
In his own House, till Beauty choice commended;
Through Health restor'd more Lustful way inclin'd:
Strong Temper found, with sad, perplexed Mind:
Thus, lovely Form preserv'd tho Grieved Heart,
Pleading with Tears (where joyn'd her Friendly Part
His Sister too) she might be rather Sold
For Lady's Hand-Maid, since good Present Gold
The Captain lik'd, long doubtful Ransome thought
He Grants thus far; to th' Court Clarenza brought.
They steer'd for Home with their Rob'd Merchandise,
Landed on Tyrian Ground; their Pris'ners where,
Sold off for Slaves, like Market-Beasts appear.
Clarenza prov'd the Captain's Gem, well tended
In his own House, till Beauty choice commended;
Through Health restor'd more Lustful way inclin'd:
Strong Temper found, with sad, perplexed Mind:
Thus, lovely Form preserv'd tho Grieved Heart,
Pleading with Tears (where joyn'd her Friendly Part
His Sister too) she might be rather Sold
For Lady's Hand-Maid, since good Present Gold
The Captain lik'd, long doubtful Ransome thought
He Grants thus far; to th' Court Clarenza brought.
| The Grecian Story | |