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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When thund'ring Noise ere long, did partly affright
Of Horses hoofs, beheld Six Armed Men
(Some distance off) Loud throats conjoyned then,
Much bawling heard: Those, Those are they, They sayd,
Quick, Seize 'em both. O Heavens! we are Betray'd;
Clermanthe strait; This seems some foul Design.
Madam (said He) if Rogues they prove, Combine
To Rob, enthral, I may some while Defend
Till Rescue chance. For that Surprizing end
Approaching near; Orsamnes with bent Bow
(Back turn'd to Her) cry'd stand; your Business shew;
Or he that first Assaults doth meet his Death.
When staring round, with wild, confused breath
O Fates, (they cry'd) This proves not He, past doubt,
Nor is that She. Like strange mistaken Rout;
Held on withal their former rambling Quest:
Much chear'd, reviv'd Fernanthe's drooping Brest.
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