 | Argalvs and Parthenia |  |
Said then Kalander: If my rash conceit
Hath made a fault, mine error shall await
Vpon your gratious pardon; I alone
VVas not deceiu'd; for neuer any one
That view'd Parthenia's visage, but would make
As great an error, by as great mistake.
But (Maddam) for her sake, and for your owne,
(VVhose worth may challenge to it selfe alone,
More seruice then Kalander can expresse)
Y'are truly welcome. Enter, and possesse
This Castle as your owne; which can be blest
In nothing, more, then in so faire a guest.
Whereto, the Lady (entring) thus replide.
Let euerlasting ioyes be multiplide
VVithin these gentle gates; and let them stand
As lasting monuments in th'Arcadian land,
Of rare and bounteous hospitalitie
To after-times. Let strangers passing by
Blesse their succeeding heires as shall descend
From such a Lord, from such a noble Friend.
Hath made a fault, mine error shall await
Vpon your gratious pardon; I alone
VVas not deceiu'd; for neuer any one
That view'd Parthenia's visage, but would make
As great an error, by as great mistake.
But (Maddam) for her sake, and for your owne,
(VVhose worth may challenge to it selfe alone,
More seruice then Kalander can expresse)
Y'are truly welcome. Enter, and possesse
This Castle as your owne; which can be blest
In nothing, more, then in so faire a guest.
Whereto, the Lady (entring) thus replide.
Let euerlasting ioyes be multiplide
VVithin these gentle gates; and let them stand
As lasting monuments in th'Arcadian land,
Of rare and bounteous hospitalitie
To after-times. Let strangers passing by
Blesse their succeeding heires as shall descend
From such a Lord, from such a noble Friend.
| Argalvs and Parthenia | |