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GRVELL 

BROTHER 
A  Tragedy. 

As  It  was  prefentcd,  at  the 

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TO 

THE   RIGHT 

HOMOVRABLE  THE 

LORD  WfisTaw,  tORD 

HIGHTREASVRER  OF 

.       .   En  g  l  ;A  n  d, 

■  My  Lord,  ""' '  "' 

SJionM  doe  mv' 
iridlmacioni  wrong, 
to  call  this,  thcfirfl: 
T(yiiiaioi[iy  of  my: 
Ztalfe  .to>    your; 
Lordfkippe ;  For  I    did  ncuer 
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The  Epistle 

fifcSii^the^ondcr,  orthcpwyfc  ^ 
tbat  I  haue  written,  iuft ;  vntill  I 
ibund  your  Lordftiips  Chara- 
'<gSJE.i9  both  :  %<1  yet  the  age  is 
grownc    vnworthy    to   rccciue 
fuch  truths  •  therefore,  fome  were 
purpofely  conccal'd  ;  and  this  fit 
cftccme  of  your  Lordftiip,   is 
chiefly  left  to  delight  Pofterity. . 
I  could  V  rge  the  dignitie  oiVram^ 
matic^/Poems, hut  that  were  vain- 
ly to  dire(5l ,  rather  then  wooc, 
an  acceptation.    Thofe  errors , 
your  Lordftiippcs  leafure  fhall 
vouchfafe  to  reade  in  this  Tra^ 
gedy ,   arc  its  originall  Crimes, 
hauing  receiu*d  no  examination 
fmce  the  Binh,  and  beir^ad- 
ijifcd>to  corred  it  ,^  by  a  furuay, 
Ifayd,.  I  had  ftudycl  your  Lord^ 

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,  V  Deo  icAToaiE,^       « 
fliip,  and  would  not  Icflen,  the 
noble  office  of  your  Mercy.  This 
confidence  f  I  hope  )  fhall  no- 
thing preiudice 


Yot4r  Lord/hips  humz 
hie  Seruant. 

William  D'avknant. 


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The  Perfonsof  this  Tra<rcdy. 


The  DVKE.    0/ Sienna.,  .. 

Lv.cio,    A  Count, 

Fo  R  E  s  T  E .     Creature  to  Luclo. 

CAf  TvR.y.p M  i'q\     \^  fatyrica/l-Couvtlcr. 

Cos IM o.  '  A  Courtier, and Coufen to  Caftruchio. 

Do  » I D  o .     A  Gentleman,  Cemf  anion  with  both, 

L9THA<S-lQ.< '  Afra,nti;^tfeyo.ung^.Gallant. 

Bo R  AC H t b ;'  'A Rufltck ,  TcnriaHt ,  and  Serum  ta 

Lothario. 
A  MoNKE.    ASutor. 

A  Gentleman.     ASutor. 

C  o  R  s  A .    Sipr  to  Forcftc,  Wife  to  LuciOi 

L V I N N  A .     Wife  to  roi'efte. 

D  V  A  R  T  E .     Woman  to  Corfa. 

A  Bov.     who  Sings. 

Servants.    &c. 


THE   CRVELL 

BROTHER. 


ABnf  Triiim.'    ScenaTr'ma. 

L:  :\Emr .VoK'&rvtz  jmd  tvcio. 

\OR6ST.  I  muftnot  be  fo  rude  as  tobefeeue 
That  yoc  «  y  Loid)ean  your  afeaions  kx^ 
Vpoo  a  May dc.To  hurpblc  in  fccr  birth 
As  (he  you  »uinic,<<)r  regard  of  honour 

, _    Doc  not  mockthe  fifterof  your  feruanc. 

Lncio.  This  way  to  madncffe]eads,tcach  normy  hcxrc 
Such  modern  Heraldry.  Lctitdifpofe 
Ot  charitable  thoughts, with  naturallcies,    . 
VnliiTKnitedbycuItocnary  forme,  .    «.    .      \ 

Whicfi  gaine,and  nicetie  haue  ir^adc  an  Art, 
Virtue,  n<>t  blood  CDoblesvs,  and  cmcs  s 

Her  atribute,withou*:  hereditary  bdpe 
From  anccHors.  O  my  dccrc  fairefie /    .  .- :,  . 'i   : . ■  r 

Thy  filter  with  fuchpoble  wealth  is  frau§btj:r  t*  ,      i'  "I 
That  tobecoBCtoiiis  for  her, appeared    ;;         v      ,<    ' 
Aholyfinne.  But  thou-att  cruel)  ^rawae  .         >    •  >  >    ? 
Thy  memory  is ^ck.  TheddcfftA*  ,  ./:!  ' 

That  witneffe  how.  llouc  thy  icarncjdftule, 
Are  quite  fbrgpt.-      ;     m- >     ■■<.a  g,.,.-."!  o"^ 'M    .v'.C. 
-F<?'«/r  youn^Lord,difclairn<»thswttboirfbt'.' .      :j    •:  "' 


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ocr. 

You  fo  m  1  mc  in  c  ft  ate  f  >  p  :>ore,  fo  lowc,  \/ .  •  , 

thatyou  vcrcfainctoltoopccoWfcmevp,  / 

You  are  the  Pakcs  Creattjre  !  who  doates  by.  Art/       '^i^ 

Whoiihisloucandkindneflfe.Mcchoclkecpes:  ,         :- '.    -^ 

He  hold-ch  thus  his  Avmcs,  in  fearcfull  care 

Not*o  brufe  VQU  vrit^i^is  dcierc  ctnbracementSjr  r      ; 

An J*vh \t  is  (ft-*  w'lofc  Virgin  blood  difdaincs  " 

To  q  lench  y  ur  lawful!  fire  ?  or  whotn  chc  Dukf 

Would  nor  p  -  >cuf c  tQcliiibc  your  Marriage  bed  -  '^ 

Vponhcr  Kites  ?^  An-dJltjsil  I  then 

(  Like  to  the  treacherous  Moone^  ftriuc  to  eclipfc 

The  '^uonc  that  giues  me  light  ?  Shall  I  confcnc 

That  (ht,  that  tumbled  in  a  Wombe  with  me. 

Shall  giae  your  iflue  bitth ?  The  royali  Duke  r; 

Would  tlv»^TOl  for  lucb;charitie.  My  Lord 

Thoug!iyouarevsric,yoiiarebacyoang.        .  .^.,.  .  ,  . ., 

iiicii-.  Heart  of  Viper/  .'    '  '     •-' 

Sure  Tim^'  hath  )o\\  his  feathers  from  his  Heetes,  Q 

Markehowflowhegnes?  Shall  I  ncerebc;iDfldc  .  z;.;:.^:,  j.;.'  '  ' 
That  my  dcfigoc«  m  ly  repure  hatie,  •    '/  .,-\ ,r -3  J-  ■/ 

Andcreditin^thc  World.   Idocnotaskc    '    ■  ij. 

Thy  Sifter  for  my  Whore ;  bat  for  my  Wifcv 

Foref.  Sir  t'ls already  ioyndvnco  my  Crccdes. 
For  I  would  eate  your  Htart,  fhould  it  contriue .  ^     f .  o  •    /^  -^ 
A  way  in  thought,  ho.vtoclicate  my  Sifter     '  -.;  ■■     rV- 
Of  her  pure  Chaftitte.  lloiicyo.ifo  -    .   '    ^ 

That  1  with  care  Tjppofc ;  She  not  deferues        '        -•    '  ^ 
Tobeyour  Wife,anrliac(kemeofhtc  -  •  ■''•    -  ■•■ 

That  ftie  is  awic'i  'oo  g^MxJjto  be  your  Whore.>  .^  --  •       =  ■  ^- 
Inthis  new  Argument,!  am  rocvboldf,  .•  '  ';'l! 

You  kn.iw  My  duty  wdl.  The  Dukes  abroad  I'i  -    '  ■ 
Taough  but  the  birth  of  day.  GoeSiti.i      ..;    . 
Enter  Duke.  Caftruchio-,  Doi  i<loj  CoHaio^  - 

^      fa^et  Mnd  followcRSa   i  <  ■    '    '.-•».•'.■. 
Dt*ke.   My  glorious  Boy,  you  arc  too  vigilant?   '-T---'' 
The  Sunne,  and  yon,  doe  vifite  meat  oncfe.  ..  .  ■ 

Tivi$€o9jtIhipi»notCifc,  Yoaaiu^ltnvtmecic       Yottr-; 


7 he  f^ruell'  Brotker. 

Your  Loupr,with  a  Riui!l,gloriou5 

As v.our (elfe.   Ferep !  welcome fi^ tSenOtJ '■        '-'^^  ~'" 
Howfaircsour  Brother  CardihaU  ^ 

Fwtf,  In  hcalth,and  eafe.  He  baddeme  tell  your  Grace 
It  was  a  deed  of  charitie  to  rhinke 
Hill  w>ir:hy  of thisfamtgrcat  imployment. 
And  tiusktcer  he  huaibly  rt commends 
To  \  our  prrufal!  Duke  rCAds  the  Let'' 

Caft.  How  can  it  cNoofe  ter  to  hmftlfe. 

But  c!  okc  the  very  Soulc,  and  brufe  the  Heart 
Tothinkethatfuchaciddy  Snipe  :  a  Foolc 
(  I  hat  II  tcielyliucstodifparugc  Naiure^ 
Should  crctpc  to  this  an^bitious  goiitrnnicnttf 
Still  he  rules  the  Ruler.   The  Dnke  is  Ward 
Vi'toa  PJgc  ;who(cEic-browc$wearc more  Beard, 
Th>.n  tii>th  tils  C binnc  :  And  thert'i  hii  Ififtrutiicntf 
A  darke  fellow  j  thar  with  difgui^ed  Looket 
Cou'd  cheat  an  Hypocrite,  older  then  Time. 

D$rid.  I'ue  heard  a  better  Charader  of  both, 
Such,  as  to  the  young  Count, Witt,and  vallour  giucs  : 
Vnto  f  0^'^',  hontft  <«p!rirf. 
*    Cajt   R  port  is  then  become  a  Rawde  to  Luck  J 
Whom  Fortune  do  henr'ch,  Fame  doth  flatter, 

Duke    SurcthistairePruft  will  make  vs all  Cowards. 
We  muft  a  truce  confirmc  with  Genoa, 
Well.beitfo.    Whercnow  (my  noble  Boy) 
Shall  I  occsfi'.n  finde,  to  tcftifie 
That  you  dt  (true  my  1(  ue,  by  vcrtueofyourowne*? 
In  (ickdy  tl'rcs>^^en  Waruandc  ui!l  Splcmc 
Bific^c  rhf  He.Tt.with  trc  achemus  dclipncs, 
A  tricn  1  fhall  rind  a  cauft  to  make  him  knownc. 
Bur  now  m  f lire  weather :  I  nccdc nocaskc 
WhatHoufll'snerc^'  -  ::•..:'      ■ 

Lucio.  Intbis,  Idarcdircrcditefate. 
They  art  nqt  fo  wealthy  in  afflidion: 
With  forrow  fo  well  ftoi'd ;  as  could  ftiffice 
To  trie  niy  futferancc :  iii  tlu  bthalfc 
Oiyou  my  Prince,  and  Uill  royal)  Maftci,  .. 
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TheQrueU  Brother, 

H cere  —  mike  thy  relf<  a  facri fica to  Vxaofi,  ■  rraffrt  ^mJA 
T«ke  it-i«nd r-wiVibft.thy  Chronicler.  /    nailed  '^<»Vf'* 

JLucio.    It  vvere  ( Sir  )  but  ingratitude  in, mc  _ ,  .- 

To  IcUcn  thus,<he:nuffT^crfanaifi.ic 
Of yoar  true  f.  iend?.  ;lJe  ypu  plpat'd  to  fliiiath  it. 
In  tliat  fartx  paft,whichyou  doe  hnoftabhorcc. 

'D/ikf,  Q  Lvcto!  thou  art  tny  Earcwig  now, 
Crcep'ft  in  my  eareito  fcaft  wppn  my  Braincsi 
When  in  my  pfiwatQigraur.Hy,*  inclpsTf^ 
More  filcnt  then\n9y)rute'4,F,?»e>n$>tor»guc , , , . 
Shall  pay  his  ti!i,b*t«tpiny  memory;^       >,  ,. 

But  thine  :fot<(hcw  arc  likely  tqfuruiufi!  ,        , 

Thyj^eire8»r!€,fo<^bu.tfuIlofgraritude.>~  , 
GomqsAiye.wftftO th<{  ?»rl«« :  Tiie  q?5Jgh£fj»lJ tnprne.  .   ■  i 
G  iaes  motioneWlng9,*iid ibbcrtic  tft  thpife,  v- -,  , ,  <  -, ;  . 
Who:nlamco»fl;fcftjy>4SSVBtOthcg5pttfidy  r-.:;  ..;,    ,i  .   .-^ 

C«^.  .RDvftMotfrdklikerindcr,thoadoft  wafte  ^ 
Thy  forc«dfit!tfc^>)giaeanoth«r light 
Whifefawcy  flimc  wi';ldark?nFhi«cw  M^nftroas / 

Dorifi..  Why  4f>ftch^Hirpcn3«hy. gait ip^c^r<}t  thus? 
Apox:vpan'jrtarnc<h$HigNtstoaait>n :    :  ^.j    .;...,     .- 
Heaucn  kh3\res,I  had  n<hcr  enrich  my  felfc. 
Then  enuy  others  wealth.   Implpy  thy  brayne.    . 
Get  the  Dukef&Ifct«( this ?an<l.<hou(hakfca5^  .   ,;  - , . 
Fine  hundred  Crowncs.     ^i.   ■  v  .,i  ,•  bni,  n  l\  ;.(;:»';., ;r 

Dar^.TheoidbttfinefTe.  .: 

Cafi.    And  not  veefign'J:  This  fis  to.be  mocJeft. 

Had  I  had  reputation  in  thy  Creedc  ^"ter  Fofefit, 

It  had  beer.e  dontlong  fin«?i ,  Th?re'4  my  ^<^^*,  -.,■ ,  , ,  . 

Hence  and  proui  ie  me  thanks.  Saue  you^pv^jr,}.,; , ,    ^ 
faref.  You  may  with  charitie.         i..  ;  .  i   ..a.   .\ 
Caji.  Amlinyourremembrancefir?  •  .1  ,  ,    ' 

Foref.  Sigoi«r  C>*^rt4cht« i^S  I  take  J»OM^  . ,    ,: ,;.  /; 

C4/I.  The  fame.  Becaufe  I  nc«cr  did  dc&C  .  ^  . .; ,- , 

Tq  gains  by  being  troufalcfoiDe,  I  \aSi ,-  -   ,     j '- '^-tl^ 


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The  Qrmll  Brothet. 

The dcerebenifit pPthc praai<nie,part»t,  ^ ,  ,K,n.  =    ^  „ 
Guftom's  a  furors  fafecncpiiragQr.-j  -Z  '■,'  .',       ,  ' 
ItHelDuli^^cfcru'd.fincelwrasablc  ' 

To  ferae  my  Iclfe. .  Ycc  neufr  hdd  thclucfc 
Togetbyic:andasthe<i>BC8prom(ife,     ;      , 
Ncuer  fhall  j  Vn&flfe  I  imitaiCc  th^  Crab,  .. 

And  find  my  way- (a«hcdoth  his)  backwards,         '■ 
That  is :  to  make.pctition  to  the  foote 
That  he  will  plcafe  c'inftrua^ndcca«h  the  head 
When  to  co.niferatc  my  affaire. 

Ftref,  Sigmdri  I  ncedc  a  comiaenc  to  your  w<nif(J»» 

C«/?.  If  you  will  moooe  my , Lord  (the  Count) 
To  get  the  Dukcfi  &ire  hand,  fubfcribcd  hecre  i 
Then  (hall  [  feele  ray  fclfc  well  vndcrftood. 

Foref.  SiBtn/abilliticsareraoftpnegnant 
Whio  IfiiidImay'b«pi?ofitablc  „•      '   ,, 

Toany  Coijrciersiaft,andmoieftfut€;-  . 

J  pray  what  fenfc  xarrids  the  infcription  ? 

Ctfi.  OYily  this  Sir.  There  is  an  Engine  made 
Which  fpehds  Its  ftrongch  by  force  of  nimble  whrele^j;  . 
Forthsy  onccfcrcwcd  vp.in  their  rcryrne 
Will  ria:  on  Oakc  1  but  witWTiicftfttbriil  for^e ,  ,' 
That  motion  giues  no  leafure  to  imptdinaeor. 

The  large  and  ponderous  Logge  is  foone  confum'J 
To  (hauings  more  tranfparanc  thena  Glaffe. 
Of  thele  the  skilful  Box7S  make,Scabbards, 
SheathcSjChBaas,  and  molds  for  childrcns  Cabinets. 

Foref.   Friift  me  30  Engioc  of  importance  great  1 
But  n)^,what  would  cbe  Enginere  hitnfclfc  ? 

Caft    Kaith  5igni-}r,n.oughc  but  a  Monopoly 
For  all  thofc  varesvhis  Enginccmakcs. 

Fyref.  Ktfepe  it.  Goodfirltdeprjir.  A  monopoly  '  ' 
Why'l^r  rtrexo  nmx>n^-wcaUh  bath  bcenc  fo  cmfh'd, 
With  th'mfulting  Charter  of  (ucij  Patents, 
That  now  th?  very  worddcfilcs  the caolc.  '■ 

1  had  thought  y  on  Signior  wouid  haac  ingag'd- 
%.iudui%iflf'(uL^a&teas;aii8hc  .         ' 

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97;^  Tm^*/?  Brother, 

^'eway <!ifparcdg<^o0^h it  Jidcnrich \-  '•:.;;   . . i\; ■; jiT 
Howc  ner  not  abufc  the  publi^ae wealc.        " :  ,^'(^    iij..'!"  nn 
C*fl.  Very  good  Sir.  M^  Lord  the  CoonC,  Jdnr  fctfe 

^  His  fcruilc  Inftrumenc^andforrc o-hccs. 

Orchis  new  faftion  that  new,  engroffe 

All  Offic  i.and  fend  your  Scouces  aibrvai  •  V 

Intelligencers  ftrift  chatbnng  you  hone 

Tfie  nurobcr,and  die  rate  of  whic  your  fcluetj 

Or  others  in  the  darke  can  put  to  fale. 

Nature  harh  not  altered  yet:  thefirft   v   -^  .  . 

Artd  ahtick  method  to  prefet  ac  our  1>reath|£ 

Wc  mutt  eate  bread  if  wc  intend  to  Uac;     -      !    \\\'>      lio 

Which  how  to  get  (  vnU fff  this  huiible  way  •;   :        '-• 

That  you  deride)  In  troth  I  cannot  tcU. 

It  makes  raennad  tothinkc  you  ih^uldcxpofe     '    <  •; 

Vj.MenofHeart,tothofefartidiousheIpes     '     1       .. 

That  fcspe  your  owne  acceptance.  Your  wide  Thrcate,      Itr 

That foope  *ill fvallov  any  thing  which hiij 

Although  it  nourifli  not.  A  pox  vpon  you  al!  / 

f«ref.  T  did  fxoeft  you  would  begin  to  ray  le.      ;.  .   ,- 
GoodtroubledSoulc/1  knewyou  well  before.  ,  v:.': : 
Youarc  the  only  Man^wbofc  wealthy  Mufc     '>.:^'   ■  V    1^0 
Doth  furnilh  all  the  Fidlers  in  xht  Stata     •     -.  •  ^-  ?.   : 
Withd  fp'rateBalUds,and,inu; ftiucSongj..- ,;  .v, ,.,;  ■, 
Libcllsofruchwcakc  farcy  and  cotnpofurc-  :.•=.■-;.'     ■ 
That  we  doealleftccmc  irgreaterwrGng...'-  ■.  ;:-ji';'  •  A: 
T'haueour ?^ames <xt.wtio fech paicery Kymt    .:'ii  '-.'Tl'^S 
Thcniivtheflanderoustthcc.  .  -'l 

Cafi.  Very  well  Sir'*  .^  .  .,..'  u.-^ii 

Ftrtf.   You,yourouftbcaSatyriftroifooth,        :> 
Calunniat  by  inftinCtandm(piration.  ,  lo  J 

As  if-iuft  Hcauen  would  borrowGall  ofyou, :   rv^- 1      ^^^' 
Whert-with  to  wrirc  our  faults.  (O  ftri<a  account/)       ?■< 
YcurGalUwhichinthcPenfooDcrflowcs,     , 
That  (till  it,blot», where  in  infcribs.  >'..■■. 

Y^u imitate thfeprfipertiooliDog^at,    •  ■  v^  ;  ^. 
J^ho barke andfnarle flnoftathiai theyJulaw pc« ; . -  j^! 
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The  (^rmll'Brother^ 

For  eKe  arong  all  thsfe  yo^rQandaIttc 

Why  nam'd  you  nae  ?  (^Jmoft  a  ftranger  to  your  Eve  1 

My  Anccftors  that  built  no  Monument 

For  their  fam.s  to  dwell  in ;  You  alfoJbring 

Intothe  knowledge o(ihccciticke  World.       '   '■■ 

Why  Icouldneun-fccxhccyet&ucdrunk'e:    ,'  ' 

Which  makes  thy  Verfcn  reele  and  ftaggcr  fo. 
C*]^.  C^mc  fir  /  Wtf  may  exchangc'onc  thruft  vnfecne: 

They  drnW  fight  M,?Q:f:fir^s.4ma  tz^.^  dij^rmti  him, 
Foref,  A  prety  Curp  /  dare  it  bite  a$  well  as  barke .' 

How  now  fir,your  N4athe liaticjll  thrufts .' 

Then  haue  at  ye ..  Yceld  roe  thy  Sword,or  clfe  thoa  dy'{f« 

I  haue  no  ioy  to  fct  at  liberty 

A  Soule  fo  vnprcpar'd.  And  as  thou  art 

My  Enemy , I  cake  a  full  reucngc. 

By  fuff^ringt^y  corrupted  blood,  to  dwell  Enter  k 

And  taint  within  thv  viincs-  W'are  difcoucred  —Monke. 

Take  thy  (word    Now  get  thee  home  and  ray  le  vpon't, 

Bccaufe  t'wouldfighrno  better. 

C*fi.  V^^'cnnaymeete  i'th'darke.  You  haue  a  throat 

And  there  are  Kniucs  in  Italj,  Exit  CafirMchit, 

F^refi.   Agoodday  attend  my  ghoHly  father.' 
D(Jth  this  yourtfriancc  bccrc  difcouer  ought. 
You  would  with  mc? 

Monke.  Your  leafurc  fiiall  produce  my  vtKtancc. 
O  Sonnc,y  our  fame  i*  of  complexion  dcerc. 
Such  as  enfnarcs  the  virtuous  Eye  to  loue 
And  adoration-  Such  as  would  procure 
All  the  sk'lfoll  Ai  g-:}sfui«'>stoher. 
And fuch  aa  fcrues  tor  i^iy  encoar'igement  ' 
For  I  no  lettenJhaucjf^bnj  Noble  n-iends. 
Which  a  rtquirall  fi  ba'  tht^ifctues  inuite. 
By  Cou'tlliipbold,  aivj  tronbrcfoTnie  toothers,  •. 
Noram  iwitt^tha:  w;Ch  dnjcttallftor'd, 
That  rultv^ t'^e  might  ,%t\a betcayps  the  nindc 
Totoy  le  in adefignftj whicKaitjeVs Hi aU''n, 
And  n^aki^tl^e beuy  II  Hilufh.  But^et  (dtf<«  Soiicc) 
liKiue%/wt^toth^  .'  Fm^' 


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fmf  Which  I  deHre  to  Vt&it'f '  ;* ' ''« '-^  ^ 
A^nke,  In  the  ancient  Coycnt  oiS,Atifii>k- 
There  is  a  holy  brother  lately  .4m3,  ■  ■  ^  ■  ; .  •• 
Whofc  place  if  youAVill  butconfirofe'iohhjc  '^' 
B  y  the  Dukes  letfcr  to.  the  brother-  hood, ''  '  '■'•  *■  ^'  -  ' ' •"'^'i 
Thenftall  lbettttleaM'^adet6i)i:ay,v  /  •'^  f';-  -' ;  V'^^'-^ 
ForyouiTiy  Patrbii.  j.     ;■•-      ir    :  i. .  .oj:  .  / 

f  »r«/:  Alas  my  Father  !'^  ''^'^  '■''-' \  '  '  -  -V^'x 
The  times  arc  m<!)reobrcruinjtt<ii)rqjbr  Tribe,  •■  '  '^  -^V  > 
It  is  the  method  now  that'ybnt' dbfqrtiS '•  'v-'  \'  ^.  ^^'-^ 
NcednQttovfherbutftrctecjJt^wjirci.^^^^ '''  • '-  '5  v..  n  w<,I-! 
TheTreatife  (writt'enla^cly'jto&rifute,  -  "  ■  -  -■>>■■■  •'  ''  i' 
The  dcfperarc  fed  in  Mantua,cans  hyou  '  .'  ""•  ••  "^:'  ' 
The  Author?  .  ■.'■•■  ^i:'^  :    /•■ 

,,  ^(mk«.  Itknowcsrnoo^hcr,';7'   -■■■'■■   i    n-jnH  "^J4 
Foref.  There  your  preftfrnentfa!elytikcth*6bt^.-^  t*^ 
Bcleeue  me  (ghoftFy  father)  I  wiU'choofc       -•  ^  -nJ~ ' toA 
Thefittcfttimetowokeinyburbehilfei       •   .v;      .-. 
Afonke.  Heauenprpjiperyourdeftgtws;     Exit  M*»%e» 
Fmre^,   What  throngs  of  grca^  impWirnCnts  l^efi^c* 
The  vcrtuous  miadc  ?  fo  thick  in  rtit^icftiy^,-   •  ■  i-  '•» :  j"   a  A 
They  ioft  Ic  one  another  as  they  cotcei  ;     ' '    '•     ' ;     « 
Hath  Vice  a  charter  got,  that  none  mnft  rife      '  •'  -  •: 
But  fach,  who  of  the  Deuils  faftion  art? ;  '''   J^'  ;^'"'  ■' 
The  way  to  honour  is, tjoteueirmpri'""''  '^  ^*'  ■'>  ^^VIV 
The  way  to  Hell;  aVertuous  l^io  ixftiy'clmibtfiV'r 
Let  the  flittercr  fell  his  Ues,  cife-i^^rc  \  ■'■'  '^'" 
It  is  vnthrifcy  merchandize  to  change 
My  gold  for  brcat^i.  Of  all  Anragonifts- 
Moft charitic  I  finJciOjeoqipUsAeh..''  • 
For  they  doe  fooncr  hp^t  therofcliit^jdi^hint- 
Or  me,or  hirBjthat  i^s'd  we  y^.        ' 
Ancnuiousmani«mad€of;houghts.  ' 

To  ruminate  much  doth  meitthebraini:,  ^'     ■^• 

And  make  the  hcartgrow  kane.  Such  men  as  thifc  fej  i : 
Thatinoppofing  waftc  their  proper  ftrengths:        c 
Thatlacrifice  thcmfclucs  ill  filly  hope, 


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The  C^uell'Brothef'. 

TV)  butchei  vs  »•  fauc  Rcaengc  a  labour. 

And  dye  to  make  experiment  of  Wrath. 

let  Faanc  difcourfc  aloud  vntill  die  wane 

An  Antidote .- 1  am  not  fcar'd  wirbnoyfc, 

Heerel  difmiflTc  my  feares.  If  I  canfwcll 

(Vnpoyfon'd  by  thofe  hclpes,which  Heauen  forbids) 

Fond  loucofcafc,  fhall  neeremy  fouledchort  • 

Maugre  all  flattery,  cnuy,  or  report.  Exit  F4reft*. 

Suters  v/ithin. 

O  good  your  Grace  heare  vs,  heare  the  compjaints 

O  f  vs  poorc  Men  ••  O  heirc  vs .'  we  arc  all 

Vndone  /  Gooti  your  Honour  heare  vs. 
Snter  Duke  nnd  Lucio. 
P<*kS'  Death  encounter  'cm  /  Lwwfliatthedoorc.' 

J  IS  the  plague  of  greatnefle,  the  curie 

Or  pompc.thar  in  onr  darkcft  priuacie,wcemuft 

Eucn  pubiique  be  to  cuery  Mans  affaires. 

How  now .'  All  thcfcGwcy  Troopes  of  brawlinff 

Surors,attendonyoumy  glorious  Boy. 

I    Luco    Itisrhcirhumbleskillnottoarriue 

Before  your  Grace,bnt  by  an  Aduocite 

A  McdiaroiirMcfRd  in  your  Eies. 

f  "Y  ;^"^='rtamltoloue;yct(,owobfercc 
V iikindncfle  m  my  care.and  birtcrneffe 
In  Phy  (j6kc.   I  ftiidy  how  ro  -nake  thee  leflfe 
7  h^t  I  may  make  thee  n^ore and  more  my  owne.     . 
Ofl7ceand  Uigmty  arc  Enemies 
To  hcaltb.and  cafe.  Rcfpeft  growes  tedious 
Ubicruancc  troublcfoire, where ris  mofMue. 
HetiiargiueshisSoulenonnorcimpIoyment 
Then  whafs  her  owne :  may  fleepe  w^thir^a  Drummfc. 

Win  1  e  bn  fie  Hearts',  fhatlooc  ro  vndertafce  ^ 
Beyond  their  reach  of  y ceres :  are  faineto  vfe 
Drowfie  potions.-  yet  wfttch  the  Winter  nieht  ' 

Wichmorediftina.onthiivtheParifhGlcG^c..uiS.:;  .-.  , 
;LouId  ft  thou  refignerliy-fiiflesancd  rhv  <far«  --'I'-o     uiv 
♦<7,^akc.ipcyctmo£ecapab)eofftill ' 

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Enioying  thee  ? 

Lucio.  My  zealevncoiTijrretfrrofbiasniylfpeech. 
Since  if  I  Qiake  reply  to  this,   I  but  3o| 

Difpared^e  duty.aod  adnfane  ray  breach. 
Wlierc  fight  is  young.aiid  clecre,tlierc  Spcftacies 
Are  trodbkroiitf;  and  rather  hidcj  then  (hew 
Thcobieft.   The  aloft  dcuouc  obedience 
Which  I  fh  ill  eusr  ovt  viito  your  Grace  -35| 

Becomes  wy  heart,nauch  better  then  my  tongue. 

i?«J^<^.  Bucyctobfcrue{n[)y  IrWfM)  ^     - 

Th'vnkind  trick|;?if.Nature  :.bov!ir  WC  arcfool'd 
By  a  religious  conftan€y  in  Loue. 

A  Princes  hate  doth  ruine  where  it  falls :  iy  o 

BuChisa^fcAion  wirnjeth  where  ic  fhines 
Vntill  it  kindle  fire  to  fcorch  hirefclfc. 
If  we  are  fiAiticd  to  the  finne  of  Heauen, 
(  Too  much  charitie)extrcatnity  of  Ique: 
Let  there  b^picrcylhewen  in pantfli  near.  ^75 

Why  is  the  corrupted  Tfcof  Royall  louc 
Imputed  to  o«r.<bargCvtoour  Audit  layd? 
We  that  with  all  thofcp/gansfurnifh'd  arc 
All thofc faculties niturail in  Men:  , 
Yet  limittcd  \i\  vfc  of  each :  prcfcrib'd  50 

Car  cct^atrfgTion.hy  ?  fawcy  forme 
Of  State.  How  c;w  ws  c'loofc  (by  this  reftraint^ 
But  ftrugi;lc  more  fqr  liberty  /  make  chotfc 
Of  fome  one  Earc ;  whereimq  eaipty  out  our  Soules, 
When  they  are  full  of  bufic  thoughts ;  ofploirs  ^51 

Abortiuc.crude.and  thinnc.    f M  chcapcandbafc 
For  Mateftic  not  to  be  fingular 
In  all  tffcds.   O  thenyif  i  muft  giuc  my  heart 
Totheconoinand  of  one ;  fend  him  (Twecte  Heauen  /) 
A  modell  appetite:  teach  him  CO  know  ^o 

The  ilomacke  fooner  (urfeics  with  coo  i&uch> 
Then  ftarues  for  lack?  of  chac  fupply 
Which  coaecoas  Aoabition  calletti  want* 
jPor  when  cDy  Friend  beggs^tny  bouoty  then 

Concludes 


The  Qruell  brother. 

Concludes  to  make  me  poore  before  that  f)e 
5hall  fo  vnthrifty  be  of  breath  coaske  in  vaine.' 
Diftradlion  'capocncfle  /Omy  Luti; 
Howcanft  thou  confter  this.  After  I  hanc  chid 
I  feemc  to  flatter  thee, 
Lacf,  My  gracious  Lord  /  •— « 
liuhf.  Peace—— 
J  will  noojorc  imploy  my  memory 
Thus  to  drfcquragc  thine.  Where's  Fwtfit  i 
T'ls  fit  he  know  yoD  are  not  vigilant 
In  his  behalfc.  TPtsrtlodtSforxA 
(My  old  Secretary)  \i  ntwly  dead  t 
The  place  is  bis.  I  (hall  expcdt  no  thaokes 
From  yoii,nor  yet  from  him  t 
My  bounty  is  rtquited  in  her  choice. 

Lucio,  Your  Grace  will  bring  vs  bodi  within tfaie  reach 
Ofpibiiq'cenuy. 

'DhV^    Thou  now  woold'ft  cercific, 
His  bi  th  obfcoreand  bafe  difcourageth 
5uch  carnt  ft  hclpe  ro  bis  (o  greac  promotion. 
Not  a  iot  I  Know  my  Boy  .'  t'is  the  vulgar. 
Not  the  Royall  trade  to  patch  vp  things  j 
O  r  feeke  to  mend  what  was  bi  fore  of  qualitie 
i'crt'ca  cnougii  ii  Kik.   To  i^  'A'x  a  Msn 
Of  nothing :  why  this  fanae  creation 
Enclincs  a  little  ncere  Diuinitie. 
Ncere  the  old  performance  i  \Ahich  from  CA4*/ 
Drew  this  multitude  of  fubtiil  formes. 

Lucio    Since  you  ('the  royall  maker)  doe  commend 
The  mcttall,and  your  workcmanfliippc ;  ic  (hewcs 
There's  litile skiH Hiibofc tt'bichcnny  him. 
Per*"/*  is  your  Cr*4/*y*.  Many  times 
I  doc  acquaint  him  what  the  gcnerall  voyce 
Doth  vrgc  inbis  difgrace.  He  laughs icouc     >    i 
And  fweares  he  Woi»W  rKtt  loofe  that  pt;iuile<?g«. 
Which  Nature  gaue  him  by  her  kindenni^^c       ' 
lnhisnatiiBkie«f(HF'^Seaswortk  ■.L\.^'x   . 

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Asiffrou'i  Ifr.ielhi.couKin.<?re  dticnie.       i  ■ 

A  SC> 'na  nent.yiiU ff«  biinfclf.*. doe (leivc  •  1  ■  •, 

1  iu'  ft.)iL?  uv iMcot  c'l.vbuilr :  vn'ci^che'Taifo I  •;. 

Hi^  Mona.nynb»>niaaWirfi;-his<iigoixii:  >.i  ^  ;:■!    ,;<;  :;Vf»!/,^ 

On  poucrtieobfcure  an   b.ifc.  .  riii."^ri     t  -'  < 

£)<«i^ff.    We  ioeaff  aiuschbughtS.Sochinduft  y,.,.A 
Proclaimes  hitnfit  forhi;;hdefign.s:  SoncMen 
Atccn.i  die  talking  Drufnne,andridJJeout 
Th  ir  hues  on  Es'reh  \  witix  Maci')cfl3s5opbiftr)r :     , ,  • ..      iid 
Calling  their  loirc,thcu::ga(Joe,daniicr,dclight.   :-•-•• 
Soiicmcn/conucjfc  with  BookcSjaoJujdtjtliebiaiac  -      ? 
In  fulkn  (ludy  how  to  viritiicate  ■. 
The  liberal!  Ar«i;TiiQ(c'lojreforraalitie, 
Then  giowMtthodicall;  and  dv  ith'darke.  \-J5 

Some pradife rules of.Soace^ndfufftrnDucfi    -  .-,  ;  •  .      <} 
Eoi;  Hortorsfiikeriaay  ti«adivpanefacoifclucs 
At  firft  ;  CO  reach  the  higher.  Some  purfue 
The  Plough ;  and  in  their  wbolefomc  fweatdoe  fwiromc. 
And  fome  that  turniih!<i  arc  with  nimbler  foules,  /ac? 

Imploy  their  mies'ittwantoncxercifc;; 
Mafquts and  Re^jclls :  the  compleoliucsof  Loucj 
And Louc  I  fin'e  thccalicft  vanity. 

Lucio.   O  gentle  (^'orfa  !  make  it  (o  wkh  mc, 
Faine  would  I  (ifl  durltj  rcuealc  to.him  ^  •;rv,'>ft? 

X  iic  iicacc  or  my  atrection.and  where c'is  i\x'4,  "itititift. 

Duke.  Hcarkc .'  furc  the  gallery  doorc  is  k&  vnlockt. 
Arc  wedt-bardallplaceofpriuacie?  ,         -' 
Nature  in  vs  hat  h  loft  her  vulgar  right. 
A  loodc.bawlingiutor  i,  doth  not  waken  .  (30 

CJiaritie,  but  deafen  her, 

A Ihamc  vpgn  'cm  all.'  in  Lucio.    Exettnt Xuke  0-LMeifi, 
Enter  Snttrf  «^  tht  other  dtu>rt,.r 
I.  Heaucn  bkflt  his  Grace  / 
a.   Amen  :  and  my  Lord  the  Counts  goodHonor. 
3.   FricDd>'weHtthcDukethi»way?/> -,:  Bb' 

a.  Hecrc^Jhisway.     .-. :  ,  j.,,,  .   ...  ;  .  .. 
3«  Pwy  itKw  m h'm  t  they  call  Si^itihr  Imi* 

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3.  Tfie<"ounc.  CoTic,  I'le  (hew  you  him, 
J.  Follow,  fjllow,  foilow.- 


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Fnffr  Dorido4w^Co(inaci 

Dor    I>>ft  ircerc  ?  Cefim», 

Co  ft.   What  fay  ft  thou?  - 

Dor,   I  pucthee  Itay , why  flip  but  hecrcafiife 
An'i  thou  (hal'  fee  the  moft  rtff^kndent  Fopp^ 
ThaccticrdiJdircreditNiture.  Signior 
Lotltarto ;  a  Countrey  Gentleman 
3atPowtheCou;t  Baboone  zwhoperfwadeshimfclfe, 
(Out  of  anew  kindeof  inadncfll^tobe        enter  Loth4rhy 
The  Dukes  fauorifc,  Hccomcs^  Th'otijcris       'SvrHchia*- 
A  bundle  of  Prouerbs :  whom  he  feduc'd 
From  the  Plough ;  to  fetuc  him  for  Prcfcrmcnc. 

Lotha-    Borachie, 

'Bor.    My  Lord? 

Loth,  Suruay  my  garmeriEsround,and:hcn  declare  - 
Iflhauehitit? 

Bor.  Youhauefirtbutnotthemarke. 

Leth.    What  marke?  thou  bold  Parilhioncr  of  Hell. 

Bor.    Why  Sir, the  markc'l  aimc  at :  Pfcftrmcnt. 
After  a  ftorme,comcs  a  calme :  the  h3rc^er 
I'i;;:  Llo.v,  il-c  looucr  your  CheeKes  WilUke  :  and  he 
That  carei  for  your  anger,  may  haue  more  of'c 
When  he  lift,  for  rov  parr,  1  know  my  Mother. 

Lfth.  The  frowanl  Sifters  hauc  confpir'd.Slauc  /  Dog , 
V^'ilt  thou  ncucr  leaue  this  immvnfe  folly  ? 
On  nothing  fetue  thofe^JuU  Lippes  but  Prouerbs  ? 

Str.  Sir.I  knownoneofyourl  rouerbs.  Fiiftcome, 

Firft  feru  d.   Thcfe  words  that  are  nccrcft  the  tongue, 

Haue  opportumtic  fooneft  to  leaue 

ThcflBOuth. 

Loth.  Is  ft  then  decreed,  I  muft  grow  mad? 

Bor.    riebejoorr.oreflowtedjtiorbruW.notl 

Whit  need  my  Lord,  be  beholding  to  mc 

Foi'«  minh  t  when  be  may  laoghai  's  owne  foUj  ?   ' 

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The  (^ruell  Brother. 

Befides  though  motion  and  cxerciTe  ] 

Be  goeJ  for  grofle  bodies ;  theretore,  rrofithejr 
Ofthe  Guard,pitch  me  vp  and  downe  like  abarre  / 
Loth.  Sa,  la,  fa.A  mutinieinHcaaen/ 
Bor.  Ifchi-rcbe;  You  are  not  likely  to  COme 
Thither  to  appcafe  it, firft  end  cfarisqaarreff 
Vpon  earth,  I  hauc  feru'd  you  this  Rxt  Meocths, 
In  hope  of  an  OflRce ;  and  am  no  more 
An  Officer  then  (he  that  bore  me. 

Loth,   Ala*  poorc  foolc  1 
I  pitty  thee.  Thou  wilt  befeeue  nothing 
Bat  that  which  may  be  (cent  6r  vnderttood. 
Ifay  thou  art  an  Officer.  Or  if  thou  art  not 
Thou  Ihalcbc ;  which  is  better:  for  that  fame 
Which  we  now  enioy  is  in  fome  danger 
To  be  loft :  but  that  which  wc  ncuer  had 
Cannot  be  loR  before  we  hauc  it. 

^•r«.  O  rare  concludon  .'  (Count 

Loth,   Bclides.  Looke  he:re  and  then  retoycc.  Is  the 
(IVl.oui  clicy  call  tny  Kmall  \tWDMkes  tauour) 
Is  he  ( I  fay)  accoutred  like  to xae  i' 
Why  hisflceues  fie  like  ftockins  on  his  Armes. 
Hts  Brccc'ies  are  like  two  Clokebags,  halft  fowde 
Together  in  the  Twift  :  and  hisotlier 
Garments  fiicw  like  PlayRers  on  him.  Follow.  •',,■. 

And  make  thy  fortune  fat. 

Bom,  Well.  He  that  ftillexpeas,but  tires  his  hope, 
What  One  cannot,  another  can  :  t'ls  fo 
With  dayes  and  houres  too.  And  for  my  part        £xeuHt 
Let  the  GlafTc  runne our.  Lotk.'Bor. 

Dorid.  His  Man's  as  full  of  Prouerbs 
As  a  Co'iftable  :  hccoyns  "em  himfelfe. 

Caf.  And  fuch  another  Headc-pccce  fill'd  with  Wh»y 
As  ii  the  Mafter  hecrc,  the  Sunne  nere  faw. 

Dorid.  HewaflccslikcaZealaod-ftorkc.  -  ,    ;. 

CAJi.  Uuc  fuxe  the  Dnke         '-     ,       f  .  i       •    i  ;•.•; 
Enables  ert«rifitlKirfancy,by  forte  :      '.n-; 

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Behauiour  e<|tHUalenr  to  what 
The  Maft-T,and  the  Man  cxpeft :  for  elfe 
Folly  cannot  be  fo  fickciy-Eied  s  but  time 
Will  £»iue  it  ftrength  to  know  it  fclfe. 

Dortd,   Why  fir ;  this  dignifies  the  Icaft.  They  fcarcc 
Ere  faw  the  Duke ;  and  are  lefle  knowne 
Vnto  the  worUi.  His  Grace  well  apprehends. 
Thcfe  voluntary  miftakcs  of  Nature, 
In  prefcruation  of  their  intclLds, 
Are  fitter  fubicds  for  accidencall  mirth. 
Then  a  Comicall  continuance.  It  is 
A  Icuitie  too  humble  in  a  Prince 
To  hecdr  fuch  trifles. 

C<>r*    Nay  — Prcthcc  lead  the  vrjy; 

Etttmt  9mm$. 

Alius  Secundm.     Scena  T'rima. 

Enttr  FoRHSTB  Mtd  LviNNa, 

FORMS,  I  cannot  tell ,  why  thou  (  my  Girle)  (hould'ft 
In  ray  aduanccmcnc  thus.  Honour.and  place        (ioy 
Bring  fullen  thoughts  vith  them :  bufineflc  of  fuch 
A  ragged  qualiiic.  as  takes  away 
The  amorous  garbe :  thofe  foft  wanton  touches. 
Wherewith  the  youthfull  flatterer  betray  es 
The  weaker  fide  to  a&ion :  whofe  efifcds 
More  weakenciTe  brings.  1  (hall  no  leafurc  hauc 
To  com  fort  thee  with  (miles :  when  t'is  afsign'd 
That  I  muft  venture  for  a  Boy  :  t'will  be 
Inhaflc.  Mybufincffewillnotfuffernie 
To  ftay,and  make  a  prologue  to  the  idx, 
Toki£k,pr  fimper  inuitation* 

Lain,  it  is  not  Gx  I  apprehend  you  now. 
But  I  wi(h  that  you  would  know;  My  ^tf 
U  fo  well  prcfero'd  frooo  alt  corrt^tion  i 

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"  Which  either  yowh :  or  fowle  example  mi^t  .,^ 

Pro'^ucc  i  that  it  inr.plores  for  (vffcrtncc, 
To  cerccfic  the  world  how  ftrong  ic  is, 

Ftrtfi.  I  was  aiVor'd  before.  Thisisthetitnc," 
^  which  I  (hall  oblige  poUeritie  '  ^ 

Or  fall  (my  wench)  by  flattering  error. 
Hafl  thoucoffty  (iflercounfailegiuen? 
Ii'ftrndions  fafc .'  whereby  her  a&ions 
May  warrant  her  promotion  well  dcferu'd, 

Luw,  It  was  my  tongues  laft  imploymcnt. 

Foref^  I  would  haue  her  we^rc  her  g  owing  fortunes^ 
In  a  handfomc  fafhion :  Dt^  but  obfcrue 
The  vnpolhfli'd  garbc  of  Citty  dairies :  of  thofc 
Whom  fathers  purfe-ftrings  hoyfevp  to  honor. 
Ho  IV  they  4oc  fuckc  th-ir  Chinncs  into  their  Necket. 
Simper  with  vnskilfu'.l  leuetie :  anl  trip 
On  rheir  wanton  Toes.like  Kibc-heel'd-Fayries. 
The  Dcuils  damme  fliewes  like  a  veftallNunne 
To  them :  more  powerfiill  in  hamilitic. 
Inftrud  my  Sifter,  gentle  v^'ifc. r-  Enter  L"ci«, 

Luc'o    I  (hallbetarnciVtomy  vrmoftsVill. 
•     Ftref  My  Lordiscome,wberc'smy  5iUcr 

LucfH.  With  the  Florentines  who  inftrudeth  her  in 

L««*.  Signior  Fercfle,  (nouficke.  Exit. 

Youfeemyloueisrudcandbolde.  lam 
Tiie  vfhf  r  to  my  owne  cnrraocc. 

Foref  Mv  good  LorJjThc  prouerbc  willperrwadeyoB: 
Tobe  bold, with  wharsyourowne. 
Your  title's  ftrcng,  both  tothc  houfe.and  mc. 

\.Hcia.  I  am  in  «iebt  for  both,  wilt  thou  not  chide 
Tofcemy  heartaflume.ihislibcrtic  ,\  '  Mfjttkt 

Vpon  n-.y  Tongue  ;  before  it  rightly fknowas/' 

Thy  fiftcrs  heart:  .     i,    '>.         /  ^  'v 

The  Duke  confcnt,a<;  vet  vnaskcd  too:'  hcatke?     .    '. ''  ' 
Foref.   t  earerhatnoyfejtistroublefome  :     cenfeMH/i, 
Lucio.  HoW'Forefit  f  Haft  thou  eatci^all^^lvi.lt;tl^0tt  ,. 
i?;  cnct  fuch  hopefjjllhar cnony ,  or  is       ,  ^.     ' "  "  '^, '  ^^ 


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Thy  thrift  vnnaturall,  wilt  thou  forbid 

Thy  friend  to  fhar?  in  what  is  good,  fwcct  tongue 

And  handjperfift  in  what  your  kindncfle  proflferd,  j? 

Ftref.  Obey  him,if the  mitfick  not  dcferue 
Your  ftrift  attention  :  You  muft  blame  your  fclfe/     Stni^ 

Lucif.  She«wraetheway  i^or(/?f  .- 

Ftref.  Whicherfir? 

Lhcio.  My  heart  is  ftolne  out  of  my  eare ;  let  mc 
But  know  the  thicfe,and  lie  forgiue  the  robbery. 
Spcakc;  who  ift  that,  with  a  voycefo  amorous 
And  HirilljConfounds  the  others  hollow  organ  ? 
Still  fo  rcfcru'd,  and  vnto  mc.  Enttr  C»rf4. 

Ftref  Why  then  lookc  thcre,the  voyce  was  hers.goe  fir 

And  take  what  elfeyou  would  enforce  from  my  poflefsiou. 

Lhc'%0.  IsthisthatchildofOr/jJbtfw? how? kiieele tome? 

Foref  StaySir —  If fhe confcnt  buttoabufc- 
The  propertie  of  motion  in  fuch  kindc 
As  may  exalt  her  perfon  but  on  fuch 
Aboue  this  height :  I  am  her  enemy 
For  cuermore.  Confidcr  what  yoodoe. 
She  brings  no  portion  bat  humilitie,  -^    •^' 

If  lierfirft  payment  faile:  who  dares aflure 
The  future  debt  ?  Pray  looke  into  her  lappe : 
YoiiMe  finde  flie  comes  not  from  the  Eall  enricVd 
With  DiamondSjbright  wealth :  whofcwaaton  Worth 
VnskilfuU  fancy  prifcs  not  from  vfe 
But  from  the  idolatrous  doting  of  the  cic. 
Her  chafte  obedience  is  all  her  dowric. 
O  bitter  fpeech  /  it  cutimy  very  foule 
To  thinke  that  fortune  (hould  create  vs  tore 
Meerc  patterns  of  your  charitic.  .  , 

Lucio.  Dare  you  authorize  this  Idolatry  i 
Then rickneele too,  '    j; 

Ftrefl.   And  I,    ;  ^      ,       •   ■ 

Will  ioyne  to  make  th'offcnce  fe<rae  virruous^' 
Now cnterchangc  your  foulcs.  Where  pafjion  is 
So  fondiic  cannot  well  be  counterfeit! 
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Bach  vnbufied  Angel,  heare  me  fpeake .' 

0  ftrn-l,  fend  Howne  vnto  this  youthful!  paire 
Cck  ftialt  heaee.  Such  fcrious  loue  as  makes 
A  b.idncffe  of delit^ht ;  InHruft  her  fouJe 

To pradife  duty  in  chc  humble  ftraine.  c^£- 

And  furnifhhim  wich  an  acceptance  prompt. 

Make  her  fruirfuU  as  the  Vine ;  which  growes 

Crooked  wich  the  weight  of  its  owne  cncrcafc.  j 

So  bl jfli.d  in  their  Iflfue,  that  wh^n  time 

Siiall  thinke  rhem  fit  to  rafte  the  pr  iuiledge  j  oo 

Of  D;?ath :  they  (hall  nocneeda  Monument 

Yet  d  ^cll  as  chicfe  i*th*  memory  ot  Fame.  \ 

Cw/a.  Amen,  Amen; 

Latt«.  Sue  lis  my  prayer  too.   O  Forejitt 
Exccfsiue  ioy  difturbs  my  vtterance.  IDS' 

My  words  are  parted  on  my  tongue,    O  fpeaf^c  /  * 
Thou  knoA-'lt  my  heart .'  Ttll  her,  there  may  lie  hope 

1  fhall  dcferuethofc  Teares  that  fhew!il:e  dcavf 
Vpon  the  Morning  cheeke.  Inrreat  her,  that 
Myyccresmay  notdifgrace  my  lou;;.   Though  I  /lo 
Am  y<  u  It;;,  1  c;!nnot  counterfeit, 

1  eucr  fpcakc  my  thoughts.  I  am  o'recome, 

Corf*^  Alas  fir,  fo  am  I,  There  ncedsno  Art 
To  hcipe  belit-fe,  where  no  fufpition  is. 

foref.  Now )  I'le  leauc  yon  to  \  our  fclues.    €xit  fortL  M 
Ctrfi.  I  'ue  much  to  promifc  in  my  owne  behalfc  t 
Of  ;hy  future  loue,and  humble  dsty 
To  you  ajy  dcercft  Lord.  Time  Jayes  his  hand 
Onpyram.dtsof  Rraffe,  and  mines  quite 
What  all  the  fond  Artificers  did  thinke 
Immortal!  workcmanfhip.   He  fends  his  wormcs 
To  Bookes,  to  old  Records  .•  and  they  deuourc- 
Th'infcription.  He  k>ucs  Ingratitode, 
For  he  dcftroyd  the  memory  of  Man  :  ,♦- 

But  I  fluH  ncere  forqet  on  what  ftrange  cermcs  I2S | 

■jron  take  m^  to  your  bed. 
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The  (^rucll  "Brother, 

I  will  not  blame  the  Coward  to  fcare  death. 
Since  the  worldcontaines  fuch  loy  a<.  this. 
.Why  doe  you  weepe  Lady  ?  can  you  fuppoTe 
F«refie  would  confent  to  what  is  done, 
Vnlcflc  he  knew  there  were  no  danger  int  ? 
Siire  his  Mocher  was  a  Sibyll ;  he  fees 
With  a  prophctique  aime ;  the  end  ofhit 
Defignes ;  before  they  come  to  adion. 
He  is  too  wife^to  erre.  Why  weepe  you  then  ? 

Corpt.  It  is  a  folly  in  my  Eies. 
T  know  not  why  they  weepe ;  vnlcflTe  they  weepe 
Becaufe  they  now  haue  loft  their  lib^rtie ; 
Hceretofore  each  man.  which  chance  prclentedL 
Was  to  them  a  lawfull  obied :  but  now, 
Thty  are  to  looke  on  none  butyou 

Lucio.  Marke  then  the  bondage  I  impofe  on  mine« 
My  poorc  eies  haue  no  obic6^,but  your  fee  : 
Of  which  I  will  depriue  them  thus  — •  Ceuers  her  face 

Shroude  thee  in  thy  veftaH  ornaments.  ^ith  her  tthitt 

Creepe,  cr«pc,my  glorious  Sunr-c,behind a  cloud.  I^mU^ 
For  els  my  eics,  willfu  fcit  with  delight. 
I  neuer  felt  true  ioy  till  now.  Me  thinks 
A  briskealacritie,animble  fire, 
Conuayes  mc  ftrangcly  from  my  fltih. 
N^'t  the  Cannons.lron-entraile,  when  wrapp'd 
Wit  'in  a  fwarthy  cafe  of  troubled  Aire, 
Could  <  quail  me  in  emphafis  ot  Motion. 

Corpt    Though  Mo  efty  would  fuff  r  mc  to  boaft, 
Vt-t  t'wcri  not  m  the  power  of  breath,  to  make 
Mv  ioy  foknowne,  asi  isfclt 

Lhcio,  Comcti  en  (my  deare  Cor/i  J  the  Prieft  attends 
Within  ;xheworld  wants  Men  ;and  Hymen  is 
A  nn  ble  God.  When  .ill  is  pa(t  preuention 
The  Duke  fhall  know  my  choice.  Exh. 

Enter  Dorido :  *rtd  Cofirao : 
Dtrid.  This  d(TgTace,makcs  thy  Coufcn  boylc  his  hcjrt 
In  his  owne  blood. 

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Cof.  He  hath  writ  a  moft  peftilcot  LiboU 
Which  muft  b:  fungall  about  the  city. 
By  one  he  calls  bis  Da wr;  A  tal],  bigg,fc]low,'  v£ 

*Dor.   I  know  him.  He  (ingslikc  Ph/iUrU  BmB, 
Cof.  I  fuppofd  at  firft,  he  would  haue  fcnthitn 
A  Challenge. 

Dor.    But  that's  contingent  now:  Forejle 
Being  made  Secretary  of  State.  I  q 

Of  I'hnic heard oth' new edid, which inflitutc* 
Amilkrious  toy,  i'ch'  Hatband,  for  thofe 
Of  the  fad  ion. 

Dor,  W  hy  about  two  dayes  fince  .♦  one  of  the  fed 
Sent  me  a  Challenge.  Becaufemy  fifter  ,5- 

Drunkehis  Lords  health,  with  her  Quoifoon.  Eachhoure 
Thefe  giddy  Participles  docimbaiquc 
Thcmfclnes  for  Duels.  The  one  is  a  kinnc 
To  my  honorable  Lady.   1  h'othtr 

Toroy  very  good  Lord.  EHter  ^aflruchi^.^iO 

Cof.  There  comcsmy  Ceufcn,  chawing  his  leanc  heart, 
2)or.  Good  morrow  to  the  C  ourt  Saty  rift. 
Cafi.  The  world  is  altred  Dotido,  Fortfle 
Is  ftcppM  beyord  my  reach:  we  cannot  mcete 
In  Duell :  The  Heralds  ftand  betwccne,  ^^ 

But  my  fine  ThraiTi,  can  fing  yoa  a  new  Lybell. 

Dor.  VVc  ftiall  haue  your  Thrufli,  in  a  Cage  fliorily. 
Remember,  who  you  dcale  withal). 

Cofi.  Hai5g  him,  dull,  open  flauc,  His  thoughts  may  be 
Difcernd,  through  the  (hauing  of  a  dcale  boid.  50 

pie  fift  and  winnow  hiu>,  in  an  old  hat. 

Dor.   Prethee  (fwectc  Cf/irhcbio)  Icaucthy  barkcing. 
»Twili  be  trcafon  fhortly  for  any  man. 
To  carry  earcs,  within  chrte  miles  ot  thy  Tongue. 

Cajf.  Why  S<gw'or,  what  Fadionare  you  of:  35' 

*Dor.   Notof  yoiirfadion  (  Sir)  if  none  return* 
Vnto  the  prifon  for  your  libelling. 
Yeu  remember  your  Viccs-ftrip'd,  and  vhip'd. 
Your  trimmc  Eclogues,  the  fulfo.Tic  Satyr  too, 

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Written  to  his  Grace.  WJiercin  you  flatter. 

Whine,  and  damnc  your  fclfe  toget  a  pardon 

For  what  fcemcs  there  a  rcfolure  oftcnc€. 

Satyrs,  are  more  vfeiull,  now  then  cuer. 

Nor  "ricnics  it  mc  to  fee  the  hunnour  vs'd. 

But  thus  abus'd.   To  fee  a  Bard  ftill  reach 

AcholyBayes.   Pafsion  o'mc .' I'le  tell  thee. 

Thy  Rimes  include  not  fo  much  Braines,  as  would 

Suffice  to  fill  a  Cherry.ftone. 

C*ft.  Yo'ldfainc  make  mc  angry.      • 

2?»>-.  I,  with  thy  fclfe.  •  a- 

Cof.  Andthcnthoufpend'ftthy  Gall,  with  more  ludiCCa 

Then  when,  thou  ray  I'ft  againft  Foreftt, 

Caft.  Cry  you  mercy  ( precious  Cox)  Hath  tart^ty 

So  great  a  fhatc  in  y  our  tongue  too  ?  Sy  ropathy 

Iscorapted:   Behold  fociety  5S 

Amongrt  the  wicked ;  whilrt  a  vcrtaous  man. 

Is  left  alone  to refiU  his  bad  fate. 

Let  him  chide  the  fulfome  Age,  railc  agamlt 

The  Times,  aloade  ;  though  in  a  Vault :  ottwccnc 

Two  Hills.  He  (hall  find  no  zealous  ccchoe. 

To  fecund  his  bold  Language.  When  1  dye^ 

1  d)  c  a  Marty  r  to  the  Conomon-wcale. 

£itfrr  Lothario  4»<iBorichio. 

Loth.  Dull  Cay  tifc,  Icaue  thcfe  abortiue  Proueft*, 
And  talke  in  the  newcft  talhion.  Pie  haue 
Mv  very  Dogge  barkc  i'th' Courtly  garbe. 

Dor.   Steppe  afide.  They  areasmadasthy  Coufen. 

Loth.  The  excrements  and  meeredefeas  of  nature, 
fliall  be  reduc'd  to  Ornaments  in  me. 
Tie  feed  vpon  the  tongues  of  Nightingales, 
For  fo  cacli  fart  I  let,  will  be  a  Song  — 

Citfi.  For  the  Peripatcticks  being  Butchers 

Hcere  in  Sienna: —  ^    .  . 

Loth.  A  Pallas hewne  m  an  intire  Carbuncle. 
Encircled  with  a  Mote  that  flowcs  with  Lhafis  :r 

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Cafi.  Deriu'd  their  Augury  froa  the  tffarmc  Entrailet     7^ 
■OfaCalffo 

Bor.  5ii  .Thefe  are  fomc  of chofc,thac  laugh'd  at  yce 
Intheprefv;nce. 

Loth,   Ac  iBC  /  thou  lyeft.  They  laugh'd  at  thec^ 

^ora.   WhythenthcDeuill,wiJlnc'rcgiucaMan  ZO 

LeafurCjto  bclecuc  a  trueth. 

Cafi,  Seignior  L#/^«rw,  the  great  Mioion 
To  our  Duke :  f  greet  your  health,  with  alJ  io/. 
Ctf.  And  Iwithallhumility, 

Dorid.  And  I  with  all  celerity.  ^^ 

L*tk.    Hcarke/ thou  dall  Sinner.  Is  thia  reall  ?  hab ' 

Spr4.  Sir,  let  hiro.that  hatha  heart  of  hiaownc 
Thinke  ««hat  he  lift. 

Loth.  Doe  they  adore.cr  floute  me  now  f 

i?or4    All  isjitc 'craft.    icnow  wh  nthe  Moonc  winkt     1o 
inerc  s  fonocthmg  m*r,befid  s  an  etclips. 

Loth.  Mifcreant :  What  furpirious  follys 
Doft  thou  crcat  withm  that  Wo^lden-skull  f 
And  with  what  Heathen-phrafe  vttcr'd  ?  Knowf  Dogg 
If  I  imploy  my  wrarh  —  a  g- 

B«r4.  Alias  fir  I  'ue  more-faults  then  tnisbt liefc. 
Therefore  giac  me  your  bleMn;?,  an  J  k  t  me 
Goe  home  in  peace.  T'is  rrur,  wh.  n  th:  skie  falls 
We  flull  hauc  L  irkcs.  But  let  weaker  Itomachs, 
Ex;->e(S  fuch  curious  rneate.  I  can  eatc  I  ^o 

Oatcs.snd  Garlick.vo'^er  my  owik-  Roofe. 

Dond.    Hlow  ?  wiWT^orachie  Icaue  the  Court? 

Cafi.   Whit   ccidenroMire  poitcnrisf-ilne^ 

Lfth.  G  nlcmtn  an  laiidc  my  patience :  Btcanfe, 
H.  cannot  furnidimc  with  who'cfomcSutes,  i^^ 

He- doubt":  my  power  to  get  'em  granted. 

Cajt.   Why  we,  will  furnifii  him  with  <;utes. 
^»ra.  But  wont  yee  floute,and  play  the  knaue  with  one? 
Ca^.   How  (Knaue.'}  was  that  the  word? 

Bor^.  Interpret  the  word.asyour  felfe  ftall  pleafc.  /  /  o 

iXcoine  to  be  your  Diaiojiary. 

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The  £ruell  Brother, 

Marry  come  vp  t  Are  your  earcs  fo  tender  ? 
I  hope  I'm  a  Man.although  a  finner. 

Cufi.  Vfe  no  choller  Amorous  childe.  But  if 
Thou  wanteft  futes,thy  Lord  being  necre  the  Duke, 
May  furnifti  thee  witli 

Ctf.   Or  mc  thinks  thou  would'ft  become  a  knighthood 
Gcthi-n  tobepg  ic  for  chcc, 

"Bor*.  No,  no.  Hot  words  make  but  wartne  aire,  A  figg 
For  a  Knighc-crrant ;  chat  hath  a  ftile,and  nere  a  hedge. 

Dorul.  Then  get  a  Patent  to  furuay  Brine-pits. 
Or  elfe  for  cafting  Ordinance  in  Lome. 

C4Ji.  Or  elfe  learch  Saint  Pettrt  patrimony, 
Lay  Prebendrys  arc  good,and  Symony 
Is  an  old  Paradox. 

Bor*.   Holdc,ho!de 
Enough  fufficeth  all  women  but  vrhorcs. 

He  that  expeds  the  Morning  lengthens  the  Nighs 
Therefore  Itraitway  let  my  Lord  get  the  Duke 
To  figne  thefc  Patents :  which  done 
rie  rcturne  to  the  wife  of  my  bowels. 
And  dye  for  ioy, 

C'tfi'   Why  this,  is  fit,  and  requifite. 

Of*  If  Signior  Lothario  doc  confent. 

Loth.  It  is  decreed. 

Bora,  W  ho  would  haften  Time,when  wc  may  be  old 
Too  foone.  Let  me  take  downc  a  Cuihion.and  pray. 
For  I  (hall  hauc  more  dignitie  then  will  fufiicc 
To  damne  a  Monke. 

Caft.  W  ho  could  perift  in  a  better  caufc  ? 

Bora,  Why.can  Ihelpi  it  ?  If  a  man  bcborne^ 
To  Offices.  Oras  my  Maimer  fayd, 
Prcdeftinate  in  the  wombc  of  greatneffe. 
Tis  not  our  faults.  Each  man  obayes  his  Star  re, 
Infpight  of  his  Teeth, 

JDor,    Altthisia  Alcaron. 

Bora,  One  thing  grieues  me.  I'ae  a  badd  memory 
Alread/,and now  t'w ill  be  made  worfc. 


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0»fi»  Hovcanpfefcrmcnt  hurt  thy  memory? 

Bora,  O  Sir .'  preferment  makes  a  roan  forget 
His  deereft  frit^nds  j  nay  his  kindred  too.  (Aire. 

Cof.  Looke,  Thy  Mafter's  building  more  Caftlcs.in  the 

Cafi.  He  has  intelligence  from  Spainejand  fortcfics, 
Tone  parpbfe  j»ainft  the  next  Spring. 

Loth,    All  offices  {hill  be  fold  i'ch*  darke 

Bora.   HovV .'  Grow  not  old  in  anothers  garment, 
Sell  what's  your  owne,  Some  of  chofc  offices 
Are  mine  by  prom  ife- 

Loth.  StiU.croffe  to  my  defignes.IIe  firetch  your  SinW«-« 

Dor.  Hold  .'  Signior  Lothario,  hold  /  Mercy 
Becomes  the  powerfull. 

Bora.  Lee  the  Deuill  take  the  Knighthood,  and  make 
His  Damme  a  Lady.  I'lenotbchis  Afle,     Exit  "Ber.  Loth. 
That  feru'd  for  blowes,and  Prouander.    rttHnirt^  after  him, 

T>or,  Lets  relieuc  'SorathiOf  or  all  our  Comick  Scenes 
Are  at  an  end.  Exeunt  Omnet, 


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*Duke.    Forefte. 

Foref.  My  gracious  Lord. 

Duke.   Are  yet  our  Letters  to  his  Holincfic 
Difpatch'd  ? 

Foref.  They  are  fopleafe  your  Grace.  r 

Duke.  Did  the  French-Embaffador  make  foir.e  {hew 
Of  difcontcnt  at  his  departure  hence  ? 

Foref.  iJoth  in  his  words  and  lookes  :  for  when  he  heard 
Th'Englilh-Leiger  had  oppos'd  his  Treaty'       ■'...      i 
Concerning traflfiquewiththe Florentine,        ,■    >[  a.  ,  r     \o 
His  anger  ftraighcdifmiffed  the  Argument,    -  •       •  iV 
And feiz'dvpon the  Nation, nay  rayl'd; ■     :   ■    "     ;   Jrl 
Againft  the  [.eigcr  too,  whofeoppofitioo,:  i  !      .ti^<.'v 
MightbetrTiiddewastoofticeai-Virtac,:  'J  '  O  .t.oii 
Batcouldnotbcaiccufedasavice,   /-  ..vrar..:   ■■...:.-.    /^ 

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The  Qruell  brother. 

Tis  knowoe  indeed  the  French  doe  take  a  pride, 

In  the  eirphaHs  of  fudden  anger, 

As  if  alacritie  in  ill  did  make^ 

The  fault  looke  handfomeIy,andjdulne(re  adde 

Deformitic  to  finnc. 
D«if.  Tis  faithfully  obfcru'd. 
Foref.  S wcU'd  with  vncharitable  pride :  fuch  as 

Admits  no  ft  ile  of  Neighbour  •,  as  it  growne 

Aboue  the  vfe  of  friend  (hippe.  They  feeme  to  call 

Thofe  mighty  Ilanders  ncert ft  their  foylc, 

Poore  borderers  to  their  Continent.  Such, 

Whefe  thinne  numbers,  haue  inbloudy  battaile, 

Made  their  mulncudes  their  inopcdiments, 

Worne  their  Enfigncs.iiifteadofgaudy  SkarfeSi 
Dnhe.   The  chance  of  war, 

Admitteth  many  rimesef  Miracles, 

Euenfuch,  as  doedifcredit  Hiftory, 

High-prouidence  corfers  the  conqueft  there. 

Where  probability  conferdthe  loffe. 
And  this  is  done,  chat  we  may  attribute 
The  prayfe  to  him  that  gaue  the  viSory, 
Not  to  them  that  got  it.  Obfcrue  bcfides. 
That  when  the  wcake  doc  ouercome  :  the  ftrong, 
Doe  leauethac  ftaine,  for  their  Pofieritie 
To  wipe  away  .•  which  is  already  done ; 
The  French, haue  fiery  niirble  fpirits. 

Foref.   Your  Grace  dcalcsiuftly  in  your  praife.  They 
Spirits :  but  they  all  are  vfeleiTe  made,  fhsue 

By  forward  and  affoftate  violence. 
He  that  fpends  his  fury,  and  his  ftrength 
I'th'  firft  charge,  muft  not  hope  to  make's  recreate, 
So  nobly,  astlie  raodeft  Gonnbatant,  <" 

Whofc  onfrt  flowly  mooucs :  as  careful!  not 
T'outride  his  skilU  Their  vAlldur  is  c'attem|>t. 
Not  to  per  forme.  T'isa  giddy  Nation; 
And  neuer  ferious  bet  in  ttifles. 
1>Hks,  TboudoeftmiftakeinnaturaUc#»!^] 

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where  Fancv  is  fo  ridi,t'it  ir<iMefiC    ' ,    ; 

Tofonoe  iTiif-cxpence.  Thcfc  wictv'  ryotf 

Divulge  the  wealth  o'th' Brain?.  Fruiccthatistipfr  ^^ 

li  prone  to  fill,  or  to  corrupt  it  fclftf. 

Accorditie  to  the  age  of  Monarchies  X        ) .  ;. 

T'lcy  now  are  fu'Iy  ripe  ithey  rcijch 

The hcig'ic, anJ  topot  mor all faculticSv 

Nature  m  the  n  doth  ftand  vpon  the  vc-ge  c,  o 

Of  herowne  ynutli    The  Englifh  want 

Three  hu  ^drcd  yeeres  of  that  pcrfcftioQ. 

And  as  the  Moo  le  ner'c  changes  but  i'ch'full- 

Euenfothenoighty  Nations  of  the  Earth, 

Chans:e  in  their  grcatcft  ylory.  Firft  their  flrift  ^S' 

And  ru^gcddifciplinc,  to  vainc  delights. 

Their  folemne  Marches n.xc  to  wanton  ligs. 

Their  Battailes  fierce  to  Ducllsfpltt^natiue,    enter  Lucit^i 

Ox  witty  quarrels  of  the  Pci.nc.  kneeUt, 

Luc.  Hcerem.iy  my  knees  take  root;  wbilft  I  doe  grow  lo 
A  Uuing  Starue  of  true  obedience. 
Or  let  my  royall  Mafter  grant  his  pardon. 

D«%.  Sure  we  nriay  truft,  the  iudi'.ement  of  our  eies, 
Thou  doft  not  looke  as  if  thou  coul  i'ft  commit 
A  finnc  Co  horrid,  (o  vqly  as  can  fright  ^^ 

Our  mercy  from  vs.  Rife,  we  pardon  thee. 

No*'  let  vs  know  tliy  crime.. 
Lacto.   It  is  no  crime 

VnkfTc  againft  that  great  prerogatiuc 

Youre care  hath  oucrrune.   Perhaps  my  Heart,  2(0 

Hath  mack  cfcape  through  thtfe  fonde.  Eics.  And  I 

(rch'raftidifcrctionofuiyyouthfull  blood) 

Confin'dniv  fclfe  m  Matrimoniall  bonds. 
"Dukf.  Hah .'  maritd ?  fpftakc  fuddenly^to  whom  ? 
Foref.  lomySidcr.  Sir  pardon  the  peril: ifsion,  Fore^'^^\ 

Or  frownc,and>lcauc  your  creature  tnorepbrcure    kftetlts* 

Then  when  you  own^Jhim  firft.  Nowis  the  time..       ;./  i 

Tofiiew  your  charity  Diuine.ifilcftjWi         i  . 

Whatyouhauc.mad?*  .  ;{ti  .,4';ni;c;  r  ,  •   '.    . 


The  Qruell  "Brother. 

7)Mk:  Ftrejfe  this  is  ill 

What,  cinfcdcracc  with  vngouem'd  yonth  ? 

But  rife.we  pardon  you.  VVherclsthc  Lady  ?  EnttrCtrft, 

Rare  beauty .' :  ' 

>  6u  bnuv  our  pardon,and  our  fauour  too. 
I  thus  muite  more  knowledge  of  your  worth. 
Belceut  me  Lady :  you  haue  a  feature 

That  ttouldbt  tray  a  more  expcrienc'JEie  '    ' 

Then  Imcic's  is.  Excellent  wrctcli  /  with  a 

Timcrcus  modefiy,  fhe  ftiflcih  vp 

H.-r  vttcrance.   O  fuc';  a  pregnant  Eye  .' 

And  yet  fo  How  of  fpecch  j  is  a  wonder 

More  d;  lightfull,  then  any  Nature  roaKcs. 

Haft  thou  Lhcxo  fo  much  vnh  p;-)y  witt. 

As  to  be  i  ealous  yet?  wilt  rhoufoppofe 

Thy  ftlfe  fee  :rc  inourdiicourfc  .' 

Lhcio   Hcauen  forbid,  your  Grace  (hould er'e imploy 
Your  ti ,  c  fo  il!  as  to  difcourfe  with  her 
'Tril  arewjtalous, 

'Duf^e.  Come  hir'icr  L.idy,come..co^refre,how  chance 
Yiu  hrsue  be  witch'd  m,  Bny  y^iih  fubril!  (miks. 
With  wanronh.'uiouro'^hofe pretty  Eics- 
Doth  He.iu.n  heltow  fijch  Noble  ornaments, 
Tobcabiir;.dmtbe  vfe:  and  now 
He  is  your  Prn'oner  too,  in  chcerefull  bonds. 
Ho  I'  can  you  naiie  rhe  ht  art  to  makt  (vd^  fpoile, 
Andha-.iock  i.fhis  beauty  /  hih .'  fp.-akc  Lady  .' 

Cor  ft.   r  hope  your  Grace  hat )  thoughts  more  raercifuH. 
I  know  this  marefi  was  made  in  Hcauen  j  and  not 
Pio 'ok'dby  any  finfull.irtinme. 
How  I  haut  V  *u  him  in  this  little  time 
That  he  hath  bin  my  Lord :  let  him  declare. 

My  duty  ifo  (trial  I  need  not  biufh 
roheifkircth^rtorytoW.     -       J 
j^-i?^^  '  No.'^bt>ke,Idoltethei^e.  His  Eies  for  very  jhamc 
Their  lufter's  loft  arircrep't  intd  his  head » 
Encircled  with  the  wcakelycullor  blew.       . 
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The  Rofes  in  his  Cbeekes  are  wtthered quic« 

His  clecre  and  briske  afpcA  is  miiddy  now 

And  dalt  t  His  voyce  (that  was  To  (hriU  s  androald 

EacnTrunBpet-like.outfcoldcthcEcchoe^  /3>o 

1$  hollow  ^rowne.and  korcc.Haae  you  then  va*d  him  w<ltf 

Ctrfa.  Alas  (mod  gracious  fir)  goe  not  abouc 
To  make  my  Lord  fufpcft  my  Loyalcy. 
If  Mature  (ickne  in  His  faculties  ; 
Which  fheaucnbc  chankcd)  I  perceiucd  not  yet,  . 
It  cannot  prooue  a  guiltindle  in  me, 

Duke.    Belceu'c  (youn^  u-ifc)  I  am  no  Profclytc* 
I  ftill  aucrr,  yoa  are  that  greedy  Nimpb, 
That  hath  dcuour'd  the  rich  complexion  ofoay  Boy, 
See  how  his  feature's  ftirunke  ?  his  beauty  ftain'd  ? 
The  Scythian  Danoc  ('whofe  cruelty  is  fuch, 
Whofc  luft  fo  prodigall,  that  (he  doth  ftriuc 
To  kill  the  able  Lecher  in  the  act ; 
Making  her  wonahekis  Sepulchre)  would  yet 
Hauc  fpard  that  wanton  handfomcneffe ;  to  (hci» 
Aspattcrneofhcr  Lenitic. 

Cerf4.  I  hope,  your  Grace  will  pardon  Ignotance. 
That  fo  ill  mannerd  is,  as  not  to  knov 
Your  meaning. 

DHks.  No  matter  Lady. 
My  accufation  Ihall  withdraw  it  fclfe. 
Pretty  innocence .'  Li««#,  prepare. 
Tis  our  will  to  make  thy  Wife  a  Courtier  s  . 
Slie  (hall  be  high  in  fauour ;  if  ftie'll  leauc 
Her  modefty ;  that's  out  of  faftiion  now  i 
Jn  Neighbor  Courts,  the  Ladys  fo  prcuailc 
With  raafculinebehauiQur  I  they  grow 
In  fadions  able  to  depofe  their  Husbands. 
Fron  the  charter  of  their  Sex.  n  ac  t    ■      -< 

f  •rr/I  T'is  ftrangc  that  hisdiflikc  is  flcdfofoooc  '' 

i>«^.  Your  Mariage  we  wilfoleamuBewish  a«%ie», 
AndReucls.  IfZnnctttioneaernBcanc, 

To  gc(  reward  for4iubtiitk.|fiMioW«  .    . 

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The  Qru^U  Brother. 

We  take  no? ic?  (  Uf«)  She  fs  thy  rriff. 

And  thy  lifter  our  Fffr^y?«.  ,^  5- 

Ftrtf.  I^V.  VVeywrGwwhiwjBbjI^i^Q^ituitf. 
Forff,  AfFc^ionisbecomeaParafJpei 
Serines  to  pl^ifejwjiorattfaflnp^ljcifj^^     . 

.    JBus  Terthis,     Scena  Trima, 

Enter,  DoRioo,  Cf»«f  mo,  Castrvchxo. 

DORIDO,  Knowne,bywhom.'byCitty«witt$.* 
Cof,  Ormy  Ladysworkemcn. 
2)#r.  Who  ncVe  faw  verfe,  bftc  what  th^ir %CQri  irrit. 
Which  they  read  like  Prole  too. 
C*/.  Tie  not  difcredit  my  patience,  t;?lKc  on,  £" 

Dw.   They  fay  you  are  particular  witt^a 
Great  Lady.  ' 

C*f.  Yes,  and  her  Penfioncr. 
D»r.  Some  loofc  thing  ('belike)  yet  will  be  at  charge. 
To  fecure  her  fame  from  noyfe,  Forchoaprayft  /o 

Againft  all  lechery  but  thine  ownc._ 

Cof.  Andfliehathwifli'dinwitty.pcriitcnce, 
Thou  had'ft  bcene  (ingle  in  the  world. 

Dor.  I,  for  then  (he  had  I  iu'd  chaise.  He  growex  angiy,  . 
Hiseieslookercd.  ,  is 

C4fi,  No  Sir.  ThjBy  |bU»(h  to  fee  a  Fcvok,        ' 
D»r.  TVerefittheywouldimploy  their  nriodcfJy 
At  home*  For^houartafo(^einprint.  !, 

C«f.    V«hadhelin'd,  whenthcoldSybflV 
PrefentedherdiiuineManu^criptSjto     ,   .  ■     •   >.  ^^ 

Thedall  Romanejbcwouj[dhaiwef(;oldf^wiifrten    . 
VnleiTe  his  Pamphlets  had  at  win'd  the  firft       '       '  \' 
Acceptance. 


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^he  tmell'lBr other, 

Iyer    Twc.  'foreucry'poccthihlcs'hlmf^Ifc        ■ 
Thebcft  Poet  in  the  world.  '  25" 

Of'   AndthacSaryrnotthewflp-ftlwhtrfn^' 

He  chides  Woii:pn,f6r'wcii't%«T«JiFHttfe^u£fr»; 

Which  pinn'dbehin'.1tfkf^*fbihiat«f!^^he  ft o*;     '  '-    - 
Or  makes  'cm  looke,  like  I*ntu  with  two  fice*. 

't)6rui.  A iuft cxccftion  •  forgoing  haltily  30 

TokiflTe  his  whore ;  he  could  not  find  her  Mouth. 

Cof.  w  hy  fure  her  breath  was  ftrong  enough. 
To  dire  A  him  to  it.  '  .; 

C*ft-   Vet  I  haue  hcardnothing,but  what  dcfcrucs 
More  pitty,  then  anger.  35" 

Dorid.  No<v  whcnhe  bath  prouided  Tome  high  toy 
For  rht.PrtjTe  ;  he  thinks  on  dc  dication, 
5trait  choofcthonr  ofthef.tftfon;  who  aion:   '    '    f" 
Not  Patronize,  bat  buy  what  he  makes  vtndable, 
■  With  pfiife  in  the  Epiftle.  4c> 

Cof.  qan  you  deny  this  Coufcn  Satyrill  ? 

Dorid   And  nothing  makes  Learning (o  chcapr;but  that 

Euery  writer  fells  his  works.  €xit  C^firuchit. 

Cef.  Nay  let's  follow;  and  worry  hi  n  to  ptcccs.  they  tif- 

terhim. 
'  '•  '   "    .  £»«»-Lucio,WFore(lc.       ■      •      Tfr,ii 

Lncio,  forffte'  Our  fiiihc  is  cbhtriu'd  abooe. '  r  i  *.,  / 
If  our  Maf^er  proouev6kift*d,  the  Planets  v' j 

Goucrne  ill:  For  our  gratitude,  and  care,  i..-'" 

I>e(crues more conftancy.  .,  ; 

Forejfe    Lopke«hcfofl:rapgelyonytfe?'f*  '/j ...  r.;   ^ 

LfiSf9.  As  jf  the  ob  ic(^  Were  birt  new  to  hith :. ?;>'^ 
And  his  ownc  heart  vnl'etfcd  in  His  breaft.=      ' 

Foref.  Is  his  violence  fofodnttir'dpr&njsiy    rr        : 
TheRcgirtei:bfybutownc|dd'ds.^peakc5ir,     '.■  .» 
Haue YO^focpgfofjf'dhtiseiiiTj^vis ifthfir  '-^  '-'-^  ib-,^ fc 
Organ,  wcfejiOurs^  Apt; fns.  Cohfin't*  Vnri  to Jl  '..'urj  ajlT 
Your  owne  tongue  :  ahd  fo'di-prifa^iifhe  fofKtfli^l^v.aV 
.  Tfcc  grieu'd  in  heart,  of  an^eafic  audience  ?  •  -2  ^>  ri  r^A 


The  Qr  mil -brother. 


tort^.  Since  you  haue  n)af»d  the  Dukts  prc/igatlo^         1  r 
And  by  his  Inue  hrld  oppofition,  o       -» 

At  fuch  great  aduantage  .  did  you  c're  flight 
With  chcapc  regard,  thofc  of  high,  and  Noble  birth  ? 
Lmio.  My  fouleabhorraliich  tyranny-'  '  '•  ■ 

Fortf.  Haue  thofc  who  weare  th'Ercrnalls  Udcry         '      q.  o 
Bought  their  wages  of  yc  ?  Or  haue  they  found  « 
Bold,  and  iki  full  flattery,  more  helps 
Aduaixemc'i  t ;  then  decpe  and  mode  ft  Learning  ? 

Lucio.  Ncucr,(iace  my  diftinaionwasof powers 
Tohcipeitsc'ioyce.  -^^ 

Foreji.  Innicctria:i,oreuidcnccofLaw, 
Hath  Cufto;r)c(whichonlygiuesvs  hope 
Of  certainty  in  lulUce)  bill  traduc'tj       . .''    .  ' 
By  your  obfcurc  helpc  ?  -i  •    .'^>■■ 

Lmcto.  Ncucr.  ■    '     ''•,■.!■:  . 

Foref    Hath  the  defolate  Widdow  fcat'd  mercy 
From  your  eies,  with  hcroldruin'd  beauty, 
(For  griefi  was  ncuer  amorous)  or  hath 
The  coroc  Begger  too  foone  difmiflcd  your.chat itfe 
Bccaufc  nor  gidd;  enough  to  dcJigdt       '    •'' '      •'•  ^5 

Wantoncflc. 
Lueiff,  Neuer. 

Fare/.  Tlien  if  our  grc2tMafter  withdraw  h»  loiic  ;  • 
Thcweightoffi.flFcraDCecio^otb'ruifeye;  • 

For  the  whole  world  willfharci'ih' burden.  ' 

Enter  a  ye/Mg  Gentleman  }^if ha  Litter, 
Lucio.   From  whom  is  this  fi:  ? 
Gent,  From  my  Lord  Ma  ^lifc  de  Loritt4, 
Lucio.   I  hun  biy  kiirehishand. 
gent.  Now  luckflatrrme  bur  once,  andlamnifldei—; 
Ti»  fhort.piay  heaacnic  bcfwccte,ori1cncrcloue        '^ 
Tbc-PrOHerb. 

hicio.  Sir,  haue  you  euer  bin  irvfcruicej    ■        ~  - 
VoJer any  eojincnt  Commander  ?  '  •     ' 

gtnt,  Ncucryet. 

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The  (^ruell  Brother, 

Litelo.  Rc»i!C thefe Far^/Fr,  '5^ 

How  Rcputati  sn  leflenJln  tfftcitici 
Courtefie  growes  fo  chcape,that  deniall, 
Secmcs  tefletroublcrbmc  rhcn  confcttt. 
And  performance  isbn!y  Laxy 

The  labor  of  fubfaiptiort  hinders  rfjore,  s^ 

Then  thought  ofthat.to  Which  it  doth  fubfcribc. 
This  Letter  weald  fainc  make  yen  a  Captainc 
In  the  new  Troupes,  fent  to  the  VaUaHne. 
But  Cure yoilr  modcfty  will  teach  you  baolke 
The  graont,  though  I  flioold  beg  ye  to  rcceau'c.  t  c 

Foref.  Sir.  Shall  the  grey  head,  the  old  Souldict-j 
That  tries  mi^Fortboc  by  his  conftancy 
In  fatFerancc ;  affronts  the  winters  rage  ( 
Whilft  his  blood  is  frozen  into  Corrall, 
His  finnes  into  Wycr :  whofe  Vallor  thinkes  ^5 

To  veare  Chain'd  fliot,  as  bracelets  on  his  Loynet . 
Shall  his  preferment  be  intercepted  ? 
Shall  he  now  trailc  a  Pike  vndcr  a  Boy, 
Whofe  experience  is  younger  then  his  face  ? 

'Lucio,  No,  the  frien:l(bip  of tht  noble  MarquilTe       1  o 
Shall  neuer  countenance  vniuft  dfcds. 
Finde  a  Sute  more  capable  of  my  grant, 
Andyojji^  acceptance,  it  '\%  your  owne.  Ch4trt4t  the 

Gent,  NobleSignlor,  ricputyetothetcft.        Arntf, 
Fortf.  Princes  letters  are  cheaper  far  then  thofe  '^5' 

Which  Scriucners  put  to  Tale.  Iffuch  Pigmyes, 
Apes  in  doublets,  procure  command  O'th*  Cam^, 
Let  the  Cranes  wage  war  agen.  No  oppofition 
Is  too  weaketo  ruinate.  —  Goe  young  Lord, 
The  Poke  is  ill  accompany 'd,  if  only  ^0 

With  his  owne  thoughts.  Difcoucrmore.  Perhaps 
Hisdifconcent  concernis  not  yoiu 

LHcio.  I  fcarcy^jc  Bjy  hopes  would  fainc  comfort  me. 
Farewell. 

''Baem*  ttiintu 

Enter. 


The  Qrmll  "brother. 

^tif  hxmZt  mid  Dutic, 


iMtn.  lwoaIdnotbtvnai*nnerIy,bucir 
She  be  aclcafnre,  tell  her,  I  am  heere. 

Dm.    Pleafe  your  Lady  ffjip  to  fit,  Il'c  tell  her  fo.     enttf 
5hc's  come  already.  Corfs, 

€97  f4.  I  faw  your  entrance.  HowdoeyonSifter? 
Lmn.    I  humbly  thankc  y  cur  honor,  1  am  well, 
Prny  difniifle  your  woman :  I  would  impart 
A  priuacy.  (bring 

Cor/4.  Watch  my  Lords  comming  from  the  Dh^c  ,  and 
Me  word,  before  he  is  vncoach'J. 

Dua.  1  fliall.  exit  'Dnartt, 

Luin.  O  Madam  Time  is  now  grownc  eld,and  runnes 
But  flowly ,  I  thought  each  Howcr,a  yeere, 
Vntj!)  I  faw  your  Lady  (hip. 

{tr.  Why  wbai'it.  e  nnatter?  I  hope  my  brother's  well, 
Luirt.  Yes,  I  thankehtaucn.  Bur  pray  come  hither. 
W  ho  Joe  you  fup/>ofc  was  with  mc  iafl  night. 
When  my  husband  was  at  Court  ? 
C«>-yi.  How  fliould  I  fell,  without  you  inftruattic. 
L«t*.    Why  eiue  a  gucfll*. 
C'^f*.  The  Lady  'BenuoUayOr  the  Lady 
JTtruvia,  who  was  it } 

hntn.  Nay  t'was  a  Man  too, 
C»rf4f  That's  fine  i'faitb,  pray  name  him  to  mc. 
L«»».  What  thmke  you  of  the  beft  man  in  Sienna? 
C«rf4»  How  .'was  the  "Dfti^  With  ye? 
Litim.    Yes,  difguis'd  too :  he  cither  came,  Cor  clfc 
Pretended  foj  to  mcete  your  husband  there. 
After  fome  talkc,( in  which  be  did  cxpreflTc 
His  loue  %Q  all  our  family  )  he  gave 
An  ample  praifc  of  you :  and  fayd  he  faw 
Already  fo  much  Worth  in  your  faire  bread 
As  will  addc  a  knot  to  your  Lords  Heart, 
And  his  owne :  nay  and  make  his  conAaut  loue 

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A  paticmc  for  cuery  roy^U  Maftcr.  36' 

Corf4,  Indeed.Idayiypriy.tdhaueicfiW^ 

X.MM.  Th^nhegaucmechisftnielevrelljtoyou' 
He  rccommcndcdthe  rec«f  pt  of  thif . 

Corft.  Truft  (Tie  vrenc1i,they  are  both  full  of  dor/ 
Rarely  cut,  andfcr.  " 

Luin,  Your's  is  the  better  of  the  twaine, 

Cerf*.   It  is. 
But  truely  I  triflike  the  manner  of 
The  gift.  DoIVthoi  thinkc  his  thoughts  arc  honorable  ^ 
Iprcthccrdlme?  j^  ^ 

.  LHftt.  Th'are  fuch  as  I  fufpefted  at  the  firft. 
Such  as  made  me  to  refufc  thcfc  Icwels. 
He  fwore  f  was  a  Tray  tor,  if  I  thought 
Hemeantamirte.  Or  iff  did  deny 

To  bcare  this  fame  to  yon,  I  did  but  ill  ^^ 

Requite  his  kind  reqaeft  vi.to  my  husband. 
Then  in  the  clofc  he  vfd  fuch  Arc,  fuch  fubtillphrafe. 
To  free  his  thoughts  from  the  ftricft  iealoufic 
Of  mine ;  as  reconcil'd  me  to  obey  his  will. 
You  know  befides  how  harfli  it  is  to  chide  SS 

Wirh  Maicftiffj  or  flight  Princes  fauors. 

Corfi.  rie  flicw  it  to  my  Lord.  • 
Law   I  had  thought  t'haue  Ihcwne  my  husband  mine  to© 
But  {incct'is  capable  of  curious 
Queftioning,  I  mcane  to  ftay  awhile.  (at  once,  (^o 

Corf4.  Thou  counfayl'ft  well.  VVee'lI  veare  ^m  both 
:-;ine  IS  the  beft,  I  c're  was  Miftrcffe  of.      Enter  Dmtrtt, 

Ijtin.  And  mine  is  not  ecclipfcd  much  hy  yours. 

/>«*.   Madam,myLordisnccreathandl 

Cor  fa.  Come  5iftcr,  we  fhall  heere  the  ncw^cs  at  Coort.  C^S 

titia,  rie  waite  vpon  your  Ladyftip. 

.  „  JExemtPtmit* 

Enttr  Caftruchio,  Lothario,  Borachio.  JIT,  iv 

C^fl.  Sir  Knightibeleeut  Ftrifi,  is  the  Man : 
Thjit  dull  your  reputttion  widithc  Dttkc, 


The  Qrue  II  "Brother, 

AndAibbornea  the  Cotint  againft  ye. 
.X«/k  DaresheconcrolemypBrpofes? 
Ci^.  AskehoneftJfMcfcfieKe. 
»#r«.  Nay  He»Je  not  faelecuc  mcithough  I  ftoflld  fwear c 

You  flout  him  behind  his  backe .  and  when  a  man 
Sees  things  plaiocly  i  he  netde  not  buy  fpeftadcs, 
Till  he  grow  old. 

Loth.  I'le  mince  the  Villainc  into  fand,  to  fill 
My  Howerglaflc  — 

Cajt,  In  this  Garden  he  walkes  continaally 
Afrcr  dinner.  Hcerc  ftay,  and  cxped  him. 
AndSigniorinthis  skin  of  parchment;  markc 
What  paincs  1  take,  to  prefed  your  reuengc. 
I'th*  fiiape  of  a  tree  (which  takes  rootcin  Hell) 
You  (ball  difcoucr  all  hisbafc  dircenr. 
On  that  branch  appeares  a  Hangman.  Then, 
A  lakes-man,  thcn.a  Tynker.  On's  Mot^icrs  fide 
A  Bawdc  profefs'd.  then,  aTybb.  then,  a  Trypewifc, 
A  Synagogue  of  VVelfli  Rabbys  j  could  not 
Exprefle  more  skill  in  Genealogies, 
Then  this  includes.  Sir,  (hew  it  him,  and  he 
Infaniatcs  Itrait. 

Ifith,  Pic  make  him  wearc  it  on  his  forehead. 

C*ji.  Excellent  rage .'  but  not  a  word  of  me. 
I  humbly  take  my  Icaue.  extt  CaJIrnchie. 

Loth  Not  the  foure  winds  {'met  in  March)  fliall  coolc  my 

Bor4.  Sir,novwearcpriuat,tisafittirae        (Tplecne 
To  be  troublefomc  —  (biood  -  - 

Leth.  He  cram  Cerberus,vvith  fopps  made  of  the  flauc» 

'BtTM.  Concerning  thofc  Offices,  inac  thought  on  'em. 
And  will  hauc  'cm  all  in  fpightof  5o&«m  teeth,    cnt.  h'or, 

Fortf,  Signior  Loth4ri$  I  Seraehio  too. 
Thou  arc  an  honcft  feltow» 

£«r4.  1,  your  worfliip  is  wife,  to  fpeake  no  more. 
Then  wbac  you  may  well  (land  too. 

Lnk  Bafeftemme,deriu*dfromlfopei:oote, 
Our  ADce^ori  were  not  fo  familliar. 

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T'he  CrHell  Brother. 


Behold,&grovmorc(nsn!iertf.   fluimthiitts  P^rthmtntt  ^o 

Fmf,  What"!  hccre  ?  My  Ptrdigree  ?  Souc  faarcy  knaue 
Hach  counfcllM  hinrt,  to  this  aJFronc.  What  he,  Emtr 
Tmuftknowch'origmtllproieccor.  -■        firMms, 

Lay  hold  vpon  thofc  fooles. 

Loth  •   Lay  hold  on  mc  ?  fj.s 

Take  offy our  han  Is  ;  or  I  \vill  toffc  ye  all 
Into  che  cioudcs,  and  kickc  the  MouRtaines  after  ye. 

Bora.  I  pray  blithe  Gentleman  take  good  hccdc ; 
For  my  Mailer,  can  doc  all  this,  and  more  too 
Ihaucfecnc  him.  s^^O 

Str.    Beyouqaiec.  You  that  dcfire  Offices. 

Bor4,  li  I  doc,  what  then  ?  there  be  thofc  defirc 
Worfe  things. 

L*th.  Know  ye  not  Rogues,  rhat  lean  muzlevp 
7*he  tcftie  Vnicorne,  ina  Spmncri  threed  ?  S5 

Fortf.   Lay  all  hold  on  him. 

Bora,  He  that  cannot  runnc  for  his  Liberty 
Hath  no  courage  in  his  Keclcs.  LettheGoute 
Talce  hira^that  iiath  Lcggs,and  wr'ont  vfe'cm    he  rms  away, 

Foref.   No  naatter,let  him  goc.  Contiey  that  foole,  ^ o 

Vnto  the  Porters  Lodge. 

Loth.   A  Chaos fhallfucceed this  fame.       Exemtfer^ 

Hants  Vfith  Ltthmt, 
Enter  Lucio. 

Forejle.   Whither fo faft ( fweete  Lord/) 

Lucif.  Forcfie,l  hauc  tanc  ray  leaoc  o'th'  Dul^. 

Ftref.  Muft  ye  away  to  nig.ht.  (^^ 

Lucio.   Now,prefcntly.  My  followers  attend 

Atdoore.  I  onely  caoie  to  Hflfe  thy  hands. 

Faref.  The  Sanne  will  faileye€,erc  ye  reach  !.««*,  , 
L«c«.    I  muft  through.  His  grace  will  haue  it  fo. 

Why  doft  thou  make  thy  head,  to  fbake  and  tecle,  7  0 

Vpon  thy  (houlders  thos,  IsicoVeconie 

With  thoughts,  and  fuch  as  muft  be  hid  from  me  1^ 
Feref,  Take  hcede,  fufpition  i$  the  Fauorice 


The  Qruell  Brother, 

of  ri-ne,  and  Nature  it  rakes  a  fudden  grouth : 

And  gathers  in  the  brell,  like  Balls  of  fuow,  7  5" 

Infnow ;  vnti'.'  the  weight  make  it  deny 
To  be  remoou'd  j  then  rat'Xi  at  Icafure  too. 

\,ucio.  He's  too  mo  lcrate,that  will  at  my  y ceres, 
Bcfatisficdthus. 

Fortf.  Why  th-n  canfider  thns.  You  goe  to  LueCa^  I  b 

There  to  congrarulace  the  fate  aproach 
Of  the  Popes  Legate ;  He  hath  bin  there  a  wccke ; 
And  why  he  was  not  vifited  ere  this 
Or  why  vpon  fuch  ftrict,  and  fliort  fummons. 
Your  felfe  muit  now  be  Cent ;  quite  puzles  mc.  85 

Ad  ions  rare,  and  fuddcn,  doc  commonly 
VrncffA  from  fierce  necefsitie :  or  elfe 
From  fome  oblique defigne :  which  is  albam'd, 
To  (he  ft  it  fclfc  I'th*  publique  Rode 

Lucio.  Ftrefte  is  this  all  ?  40 

Fore^.    Why  my  fweete  Patron  i  this  is  enough 
Of  danger,  fince  none  is  merited. 

Lucio.  Yong  thoughts  encourage  roe  to  fu6Ferancc, 
Each  ftornac  is  vfhir  to  a  gentle  calme : 
Who  toyles  with  fpecde,  gets  fooncft  home  to  reft.  ^  S 

The  plod  ^ing  M:ilc  jhall  fl?epe  eternally. 
Why  (hould  the  ftrick-.n  Jiarc  bemoane  his  death  •• 
His  obf.  qates,werc  full  oi  noble  rites  : 
tAtleens  Q«iirc,  3  iolly  Requiem  gaue : 
An  1  ch* Arrow  fromth-'bowrdidfing  his  dirge,  jcc 

Foref.  Thus  thy  yeeres  doe  riddle  gricte  away  J 
Making  forrow  fv^'ifcybecaufe  'tis  mori-all. 
Let  me  wzxtcfizx  yourLordfhip  to  your  hof  fe^ 
An  J  at  your  better  Icafore  read  this  fame. 
Tie  cell  ye  as  we  goe,  who  brosghc  it  mc.  ;  ^  5 

Enter  Duke.  TIT. 

Ditke.  Towrongmy  buy,  vnkinde,  inccftuousheatci 
Why  is  Copuiacion  legal  j  it  giuis 

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Authoririe  CO  loft,  for  chaftecie 

Would  foonc  coFcIude  the  World.  O  vlrtiiOBf 

Preiudicc.  when  error,  prcuents  folly/  r- 

Picndcs,  Deuils,  chat  doc  liue  in  liquid  firc^ 

Haue  conftirntions  not  htlfc  fo  hoc. 

So  riocous  as  mine.    But  why  this  ? 

The  beautioas  Cor  fa  is  not  ytt  dcfiiiJ. 

He  that  repents  e're  he  comraits  a  fault. 

Doth  hkea  thirfty  finner  ftore  his  Scute 

With  mercy,  to  abfoluc  that  (innc  himfclfc; 

Which  he  may  aftcrvrards,  more  fccurciy 

Fall  into.  Enough  this  foonc  Initiates.    Enter  Cajfruetit. 

The  credulous  Count  her  husband,  I  haue  fenc     '  is 

To  Lucca.  And  to  morrow  he  rccurncs. 

My  plots  arc  limmited  too  ftiort  a  time 

To  become  Adions.  Nor  »'a«  it  skill 

To  fend  the  levf  ell  by  her  fifter.    Marke  / 

My  Soule  and  braine,  arc  pcrfcd  Courtiers  grownc ;        2  o 

In  my  declention,and  my  greatcft  wane 

They  leaue  me  to  inftruft,  and  hi  Ipe  my  fclfc. 

Cafi.  Thefe  fancies  are  not  old :  the  whole  Court 
Obferaes  him  ftrangely  altered.  Bur  why 
Am  I  fenc  for  ?  tliat  I  muft  know,hy  fafe,  0.5 

And  cauceloas  iniinuitiun* 

'Duke.   How  foonc,  I'ue  profited  in  difcipiinc     •  , 
OfH<.U.  Imuftthrough.  What  I  did  mcanc 
Adultery  at  firft ;  Will  now  I  fearc 
BccoDcaRape.  30 

Cufi,  Hah .'  ftill  vpon  that  ftring  ?  I  like  k  well, 
T'is  muficall. 

Dhks.  CafirHcho  !iTt  thou  come  f 
Thoa  haft  bin  a  Courtier  long  j  but  whether 
•Twas  warit  of  skill  in  me  to  choofea  Man, 
Or  want  of  lucke  in  thcetobe  roy  choycc; 
Snfpence  makes  neutral!.  But  know ;  my  loue 
Wastardy,  becaafe  ftill  voydc  of  Icafttrc ; 


The  £ruell  %'other. 


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To  warrant  pafsion  well  beftoved  \  by  fafe 

(Though  tedious  J  crialf.  AtfcdUon  ^c 

Thar  is  flov,  is  fiirc :  And  now,  I  weare  my  hjirt 

Not  in  m  ne  ownc  brcaft,  but  thine, 

C4yf .  I  baue  but  one  life,  it  is  fone  error 
In  your  Grace,  thus,  t'obligc  noc  to  the  loflc 
OfmorCjinyourdcarcrcruice.  /  HS 

Dnke.  I  am  not  skil'd  in  words;  But  I  afeft  "^ 
Thytury,  For  thoa  arc  the  bold  Satyr, 
That  whips  Fore(it,  and  tbc  wanton  Count, 
In  thy  tartVerfe. 

Cafi,  My  gracious  Lord  / 1  (hall  conceiuc  much  gricfS,      S  ^ 
If  my  zcale  miftakc  in  accafation 
Of  thoTe  Men,  which  ch'vncertaine  Tongue  of  Fame 
Deliuers  to  my  charge. 

DuVs'  Nay,  make  not  thy  confcfsion-an  cxcufc 
Rather  then  a  Uory  :  For  there  needs  none.  £  E 

I  hate  f«r</?«,  and  the  Coam,  and  would 
Deuife  foccinft  ways  to  my  rcuenge. 

C^fi.  Heaucn  forbid ;  rdc  rather  farre  difgracc 
The  skill  of  my  fubicft  ;  call  accuration 

Slander:  then  that  the  bufie  multitude  ^^ 

Should  note  inconftancy  inyou, 

D«i^.  This h a damn*d  Hypocrite.  Chamelions 
Changes,  are  notfo  intricateto  fenfc. 
Csftmcbh]  cafe  me  with  nimble  apprehcnfion. 
I  haue  not  Icafore,  to  be  modeft  now.  /.  c- 

Speakci  haft  no  acquaintance  with  any  neere 
Cir/«'/ pcrfon  J  the  Cooots  faire  wife  ? 

Cafi.  1  humbly  beg ,  your  Grace  would  not  miftake 
The  conditions  of  my  duty. 

2?«  V.  I  beg  of  thee  not  to  miftake  the  fenfc  n  0 

Of  my  dcfignes.  My  words  iTipoEC  my  heart. 
And  b'iib,  no  danger  vnto  thee. 

C«#.  I  hope  my  skiU  in  feroitude,  will  OOC 
VtQuSkc  ms  Prince  to  tempt  vof  honor. 


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Withmy  acceptaoces^nil(«jCtioy«e«f  feruKca .'  ~ 

0^.  Tour  Grace wiUgiacai^kauejfiGceibmilin^fv 
I  not  deferue  to  (bare  in  your  high  Cecrecty  ^  I         ,   !  > 
To  doubr  my  fafety  in  knowiog  thii*  .  ' 

2>»ittf.  Deacfv.'and  bocror .'thy  tQfpit!oi»mej^oothlo|ie. 
Coofider  why  I  Tenc  the  Count  tpLjs^ca  ?,  V  .  ^  j  ^     ^^ ,  -.. ,  > 
Vponoayliftiihduaftfecufettheixfpre;     "  ;    '   ;-a   ' 
Reply  vnto  my  former  qaciUdn.  "1,. 

Cafl ,  My  gracioiis  Lord,  I  h<(uc  fotne  int^re^^  7 
loherwrotpan.  /  • , 

^'■'"Duhi  Is^>'/5ftw<MBinlchbwi|ctjC|rfie(q?,'  V' 

C^.  She  is.  Pcthap**-ii;?      r    ;*  .''■%,     >..'^ ''..%< 
Duke.  Difcharge  thy  tongue.  Maynoy  earesbfiftcf. 
If  they  digeft  words  to  thy  prciudi4;c. 

Caji,  P^hips.  I  knew  her,  beyond  the  modcft  ftr^jnc, 
Duke,  There's  Gold  C<i/?rw6«»,fticw.fomcpitty    fii^^x 


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On  rebelliotis  blood.  Be  my  Hatbengo-^ 
Billet  me  this  night  where  (he  doth  lye 
And  thou  art  made  for  euer.  , 

Cafi.   Muft  it  be  thi«  oqght  ? 

Duke.  Strid  oppor^unicie  will  hau«t  ^  (oV 
Her  Lord returnes  with  the  next  Sopnesi ,,,., 

C<»^.  I  cannot  fay  berfelfe  (baH  porter lie 
Vnto  your  entrance ;  birtfcerwofRMiiiuU. 

Dkkf.  EnoBgh/ vhei«'8  more  <5old.,Sinmonyp  thy  k 
Thy  heart.thy  foulc,tOtt»eet  in eo^fuluifion,;,   -  3'".(bri|tine 
Andr©  conci^c«yi«acei  FarevKf).!*        ^"  ■;\':^ 

A^.  I  will  inftrudi  j^otv.iGrft<^f^e  long;  jpdiii^lif^ 
Andhowtowai«ehfeii««DW)m-alMt'r-*      -;«;h  ^- ."-' 

'Duke.  My  (elfeat)d  my  ExcNjiarf f re  t '' 
There  needii^/^tt<E>^rkeiuarififi 
Heisbad  end^cHnf^^ei]Dleti)U» 


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ABus  Quartta.     Scena  Trima, 


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riock'd 

DOKIDO,  Good  /  they  haue  left  the  Garden  dore  vn- 
ric  venture  in  to  helpedifcouery. 
C4ftrHchi9  is  grac'd  with  rare  imployment: 
The  Z>«^anahe doc heere  confumc the  Night. 
Thefe  are  houres  for  Ghofts,  Adulterers 
AndThceues.  The  flauc  is  Haggard.  At  Supper 
Being  full  of  gold  J  his  vaine  Appetite 
Fed  at  Nero*s  rate  j  I  was  difcarded 
With  a  frownq :  (bakcn  like  a  Burre  from*s  flceue. 
As  if  my  clofure  heeretofore  had  bin 
Impertinent.   Ambition  leflensail 
Beneath  it  felfc  to  nothing :  the  higher         Enter  Cafirt$, 
We  doe  ftand :  To  much  Icffc  thofe  men  appearc     Duttrtt. 
Whom  we  behold  below— Hcarke  /  Kindc  Fortune 
Lend  me  thy  Eares  — 

Call.  The  night  growcs  agednour.  T'werc  fie  the  T>ukf 
Would  haftcn  his  departure.  In  troth  Wencli, 
Thy  fcruice  to  him  exceeds  rcqaitall. 
But  what  i  (he  tooke  it  willingly  / 

Dua.  No,  but  (he  did  nor. 

Cafi.  Pox  'o  thefe  i?odeft  Lies  / 1  fay  flic  di<i, 

DuAT.  Introthyou  doe abufc  her  then  ;  I'mfure 
Her  (hreeks  did  tare  my  heart  vp  to  my  lipps. 

C4fi.  Then  thou  coujdft  baueKifs'd  heartcly. 

Du*r,  I  wondcr.it  \rakened  not  the  whole  houfe. 

Qafi.  Ift  pofsible  /  what  raeancs  did  the  Duke  vfe 
To  ftiflc  vp  this  noyfe  ? 

DuA,  Nay,  I  know  not.  But  (ince  (he  was  no  more 
Pliant ;  irdoth  repent  me  much,  I'cre 
Was  inftrument  tohis  other  anions. 


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Cajt.    What.rcpcnt !  T  prcthec  fweete  DnArtt 
Wrong  not  Diuinitic  (b  much :  waftc  not 
A  virtue,  that  wouldmorc  profit  ocherss 
And  to  fuppofe  that  the  Lady  was  raai{h*d. 
Is  an  hercfie,  which  my  Soule  tnuft  ncre  .     35 

Be  guilty  of.  Doe  not  I  know  Wbaoen 
Are  a  kinde  of  foft  waxe,  that  will  receauc 
Any  imprcfsion  ? 

Dua.  And  doe  not  I  know :  there  is  difference 
In  workemen  as  in  wax.  Hard  wax  (when  cold) 
Accepts  of  no  imprcfsion.  By  coldneffe 
I  ii.ferre  chaftitie :  for  chaftitie 
Jscold>.*.  I    ; 

Crf/?.  But  thofe  v\rorkemcn  are  harder  farre 
Then  that  hard  waxe   Andfisbardcftofall 
To  findethofeworkemcn :  vnlefle  by  Rufsia 
Where  the  people  freeae,  till  they  fpit  fnow.  Come^ 
Kifle  me  Chuck.  Agen,  once  more  — ^ 

1)or,  A  precious  Satyrift  /  This  furly  Dog, 
Inacyes'gainU  lechery  in  others,  *caufe 
He  would  cngrofle  all  Women  to  himfelfe. 

Cafi,  Your  grearefl:  Thieues,  are  commonly  begot 
When  Parents  doe  their  leackry  by  ftealch. 
Men  get  Cowards,  when  frighted  in  the  Aft. 
And  by  fuch  vulgar  confequcnce :  Vis  oort 
A  proper  time  to  beget  a  Pander. 
One,  that  may  hereattcr  doe  other  men 
The  fame  oflfice :  which  we  doe  the  D*i^  nowr. 
CoTie.  Shall  we  in,  and  try  ? 

Dna.  YouprefumemuchjOnaneaficnaturcj  (^o 

And  how  extrauagant  yoo  are  abroad ; 
I  am  net  fo  vnkind  to  queUion. 

C'afi,  Faith  Wench :  I'vefome  intereft  in  eoery  Childc 
That  plays  i'.h'  ftrcetc,Thc  Dttkes  come  doam.Go^go,  ent. 
GiaeyourLady  aCawdle;andletmeheajre  -Dw^-c  ^ 

How  (he  likes  her  new  Bedfellow.  1  'le  meete   Sxit  'Dntr, 
His  Grace  two  houres  hence ;  when  he  hath  difmif^'d 
■    .  ThoTe 


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The  (^ruell  "Brother. 

Thofe  thoughts,which  ftill  fucceed  vnlawfull  lufti       Exit 
1)cr,  O  damii'd  villany .'  Is  this  th'imploy  me  nt  Cdfiru, 
That  doth  make  ye  proude  ?  I  will  haunt  yc  ftill. 
To  ftrengthen  my  intelligence*  Sxit  Dar.  after,  ftfi, 

"Duke.  O  filly,  wcake  euafion .'  being  darkc, 
I creepe withinmy  Cloke.  Tis  modefly 
In  finne  to  pradife  euery  difguife 
To  hide  it  from  the  World.  But  Creatures  free  from  g«ilt 
Affea  the  S~unne,and  hate  the  darke ;  becaufe 
It  hides  their  innocence.  O  trayrour  Luft  •' 
That  leades  vs  u'ith  encouragement  to  fight. 
And  when  we  haue  difcharg'dour  Vaines  for  thee, 
W'arebefieg'dwich  thoughts,  that  more  pcrpUx  v$ 
Then  tiie  former.  For  then  we  did  complains 
Of  ftrength  >  but  now  of  weakencfle  more. 
Away,Eway.  T'is  time  that  1  were  gore: 
The  modeft  Morne  doth  blufh  I'ch'Eaft,  as  if 
Aflutn'd  to  fee  fo  fowie  a  RauiflKr.  exit  D»ke, 

Enter  Caftruchio,  /md  Dorido. 

Derido.  So fwiftof  foote  .'  I  moft  oucrtake  ye. 

Ca[t.  How  now  .'the  World  is  wideenoogh:  wherefore 
Doft  thou  ioftle  me  ? 

Dor.   Cry  mercy  Signior :  the  day's  blearc  Eic'd  yet. 
And  my  ownehaft  made  me  vnrrannaly. 

Caft.  SigiiorZ>o»'»<^tfisityou?7'i$rauch 
To  fee  you  appeare  before  the  Sunne. 

2)flr.  Faith  Signior ;  the  Coontbeing  out  o'  Towne 
I-tiiough:  Ftfrf/?f  would  haue  more  leafurc 
To  perufe  my  new  5ute.  He's  early  vpj 
Which  caus'd  my  vigilance. 

Cuft.   Why  Signior  vfe  a  meanes  more  abfolate ; 
It«  true,  Farejle  does  all  .•  but  how  ? 
As  th'Joftrument  gouernJd  i^ch*  workemanshaod. 
Inftrud  me  with  cooncniency  of  time, 

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And  I  will  worke  the  ^Dnks  in  tl^  behalfe. 

Dor.  Then  Signior,  you  will  oblige  my  prayers. 

Cafi.  Atluppcr,  when  you  departed  from  mc, 
Vou  gaue  demonftrations  of  difcontent : 
Who  knowes,  but  whilft  the  foul's  imploy'd  within  j  0.0 

The  body  might  ncgleft  fomc  outward  forme. 
Which  curioiity  preferrs  to  cuftome, 
Cullotnc  to  abufe.   It  was  my  bufinc/Tc 
Not  difrcfpeft  of  you,  that  did  dcpriuc 
My  complement  of  vanity.  I  fliall 
Rtioy ce  when  I  can  (hew  you  kindcncfle. 

Dor  id.  Iwillbcboldtothinkcfo. 

<f«/»  rde  haue  thee  bufid  thy  Manfion  on  a  Rockc, 
Fauoritcs  are  fcru'd  in  with  thofe  Difhes 
The  Prince  beft  loues.   And  mcate  we  moft  affcft 
VVc  fooncft  furfeit  on.   Inftradthy  foulc. 
The  Count  is  but  a  glorious  trifle. 
And  to  be  fafiious  without  benefit — ■ 
Well,  thinkevpon't.  Iknowa  way  togct 
The  Dukes  beft  Earc,  wichout  Fvrefic'i  bclpe.  3  5 

Farewell.  £*'»'  Cajlruchio, 

Dor.  The  Profit  ofthe  day  be  yours.  Ihcfc  tricks 
Shallmakerae  wcarehiminmy  Eics.  Thcflaue 
Doth  vfhcr  out  his  breath  in  ftatc ;  as  if 
His  honours  had  out  grownehis  ovnc  knowledge,  ^0 

Yet  but  a  tame  Pander,  The  beautious  Corft 
Is  rauilh'd  by  the  Duke.   O  blackc  horror. 
Arife  my  foulc,  infpire  my  induftry 
With  noble  purpofe.  Something  He  doc 
That  ftullproclaimc  my  Spirit.  £***>  ^^ 


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Cfrfd.  Hcncc,hence,ake  Time;  who  fwiftly  Ays  away. 
But cuer  toorcrctumes.  Goe crueU wench i 
Thouba^  betray'dchyMifb:«0e,cucoto 

"  ;.  Eternal! 


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The  (^rueH  Brother. 

Eternall  loffe.  Th*Angel»thatliueaboae 

Haue  feene  it  all.  Tliey  know  thee  well  enough.  6 

In  the  gcnerall  Sefsion  ofthe  world  j 

It  will  not  my  adultery  be  caird;         •    :' 

But  a  prodigious  Rap:  ^teria  d  rroaatheek  . 

'DM4rte.  Good  Madam,  your  Confcience  is  too  bold.* 
It  troubles  you  too  much.  Difltiifc.t  t  thinke,  1 0 

That  otiier  Ladys  haue  offended  more. 

Corf4.  Out  Deuill.  Wile  thou  betray  my  fo  jle  too  ? 
DtMrtehcoccl  lam infpired with ftrengtb 
To  make  reuenge  proouc  mafculine. 

Flyequickely  hence.  Why  doeit  thon  ftay ?  There'sGoId.  li 

I  prethec  vcnch  in  all  thy  Pilgrimage 
Difperfe  my  faultc  in  charitable  fence. 
Vfe  me  nobly  with  thy^  Tongue.   So  farewelU 

'DH4rtt.  Orlctmy  finncnomcrcyfiodcinHeaufn, 
No  pitty  hecrc  on  Earth.  Sxit  "Du^rtt, 

Ctrfa.  Now  all  the  raoiiuej  of  my  Lords  delight 
Exterminate  for  euermore  with  me. 
My  filent  Lute's  interred  in  the  Cafe. 
My  voyce  now  rather  frightSjthencapciuates    : 
T  he  fc  n  cc.  Enter  Luinn4. 

O  Sifter,  dare  you  vifit  me  ?  ^ 

lamaftruropetgrowne.  Hence,  and  fecure 
Your  fame. 

L«w.  Alack,  what  prodcgie  is  this.' 

Corfa.  I  will  tell  thee  all.  Fori  (houlddifgracc 
Iniquitietobemodeftnow.  The  Duke • 

Lhin.  Ay  me .'  What  in  that  name  can  priuiledge 
Offence,^ 

Corft.  Weare  my  I  «;■»««,  hearc.  Tnmidft  of  night, 
By  my  pernicious  womanrhelpe;  He  opes  •^i^ 

My  chamber  doore :  whofe  faitbfull  Hinges  (hreek'd, 
To  warne  me  ofhis  dire  approach.   His  Hand 
Imployd  a  Torch,  a  Torch ;  whofe  fancy  weake 
Aged,  and  blacke,  had  ouergrowcn  chc  flame. 
And  (hew'd  (me  thought)  like  vnco  T<trq»ins  Ghoft ;  14  0 

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Preaching  in  lire  ras  if  ic  cOTmHiirdliiai,    '"     " 
To  preucn;  Rich  pennance  by  forfaking 
His  attempt.  This,  I  told  hicn  coo.  But  he 
fXhatcame  not  to  confiJql!,  but  toaft) 
O'rerurd  my  Han(b  withhtS)  then  oaade  (hipwrack 
Of  hiy  Honor,         > . .:      -.V'      .  ■.<.'  ;      -■  > 

Luin.  O  royall  Villaine  / 
My  ioynts  and  finnsws  dlfsipated  are, 
Artd  fcattcr'd  in  atrcmbling  fcare.  But  markc 
More  forrowes  yet.  My  Husband  lopkcing  in 
My  Cabinet,  did  fpy  that  lewell  there. 
Which  the '2?«ik«Uftgaue  me.  It  was  to  him 
A  new,  and  vnkno*ne  ftarre :  and  Comtnet  like, 
Imployd  his  thoughts  with  fuch  Aftrplogic 
As  made  an  Optick  of  his  iealoufic ; 
Through  "Which,  he  woold  dilcerne  the  caufc,  th'cffcd 
Ofits  being  there.  I  told  him  all  the  truth: 
And  Trath'3  oftner  prayfed,  then  rewarded 
Heere  on  Earth :  for  hedifmifiuiuC  ftreighc 
WithfatalllDokes. 

C°^f^'  My  Brother  is  a  noble  Gentleman. 
Goc,,gDe,  and  kncele  to  him.  All  iealoufic 
Muft  ftill  be  ftranglcd  in  ics  birth :  or  Time 
Will  foone  confpire  to  mak*  it  ftrong  enough 
To  ouercome  the  truth.  Shield  vs  fwctte  Heaueu .' 
The  Sybillsdaunce  about  my  Heart,  They  lay 
Their  verges  hetre  ••  infufing  a  prophetiqae  fearc : 
Which  whifpers  wc  (hall  neuer.mecte  againe. 
Lets  take  a  folcmne  leaucr-  farcu'cU  for  cuer        thty  kjjfe. 

huitt.  Farewell .' the  noblcft  Lady  o'th' World.  70 

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Er.ter  Cofino,  and  Borach'o- 
Cof.  I  am  glad  to  fee  thee  well  'Borachio  '. 

But  wheic's  thv  Mafter  ?  what, in  durance  ftill? 
"Bora.  Ala?  Sir,  I  CGood Gentleman, )  th?  Roomc 

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Hce  fills  it  vp  to  the  Roofe :  and  is  faine 
To  leauc  his  Legges  Sentinels  without  doore. 
To  watch  the  rert  of  his  body.  Tis  no 
Chamber,  bat  a  Court-Cubbord. 

Cof.  But  they  make  him  amends  in  his  diet. 

BoTJi.  They  cannot  Sir,  For  he's  a  faintc  cater, 
Ifhe  would  pray  fo  often  as  he  fafls;    ■•   ■  ' 

He  hadbin  at  libertie  long  agoe. 
Ht'ie  dine  vpon  a  fingle  Pea ;  and  Icaue  drts. 

Cof.  Doe  they  no.  more  regard  his  potent  hopes  ? 

3*r4.  Ala»  Sti",  when  Fortune's  Tippet  ftands  vp,    ' 
Few  men  willlend  a  pin  to  tacKe  it  dowrie, 
I,  and  my  linage  haue  fwecte  loffe  of  him : 
I'm  fure  o'that, 

oyr- Nay,  that's  too  euldent.    .     :  '■i 

B«rA.  Ofir.'I  wouldnota'giuenthisRudij     - 
T'hanetin  affur'd  all  ch'bffices  ih's  gift 
But  hang  fuch  Dukes  ( I  fay  J  that  fuffcr  thus 
Their  Fauorites  to  be  iroprifoned. 

Cof  How  now  'Borachio !  Doft  thou  fpeake  trcafon  ? 

Tom.  §ir,  I  haue  fayd  no  more,  then  what  I  meanc 
y*o  vnfa;y  agarnc  t  -B^ich  fs  buta  kinde 
Of  loofing  one'* labor.  And *<:is  better, 
To  be  ill  imploy'd  then  to  be  idle.  enter  Csfiruchi*, 

(^ef.   How  the  flaue  fowes  his  Prouerbs  together. 
Arc  you  come  ?  I  haue  ftay 'J  vntill  the  Clock* 
Gaue  your  promifc  the  lye. 

Crf/,  My  time  was  Tpentto  more  aduantage.  • 
I  haue  dedar'd  my  intcrcft  in  your  blocd. 
If  you  afsift  my  plots ;  you  needs  muft  (bare 
Succcfle,  that  hath  already  warranted 
A'largereqaitall.  ■  ^■ 

Cof  I  am  refolu'd:  and  wifh  my  feiffe  fflorcable. 

C<j?.  T'isweir.  Butnowyouvndcrtakcbufinefle: 
You  muft  be  as  ferious  as  a  Mufle. 
That  is:  weanryour  Beard, vpon  your  tongue ;  talke, 
Brauely.  BtJciofaIUuoyd'X)<??»(^o-       -•.-,: 

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A^^ta woulJ to drinke ;    ;:.;,.. 

A  viotciit  poy  fon. 
Cof.  Enough,  he  is  a  ftrangcr  to  my  thoaghts. 
Cajl.  1  here's  frcfti  encouragement — •    gines  bim  C«lJ,  ^^S 
Cof.  A  littlcnoorc  of thi*  mtttjiU  would  puil? 

My  Geography,  Is  this  Italy 

Or  the  Indies.  TherC;!2?*r4ci»o/ Wcepcno  more 
For  thy  MaflcT. 

ror4.  Alias  I'm  apt  to  wecpe,  though  I  but  fee  5"6 

An  Onyonftripp'4nak,ed. 

C<*fi.  I  thought  to  ro^ete  thy  Mailer  hecrc.  I'oi  (iire 
I  faw  the  W3rrai)t,fign'd  for  his  relcafe, 

Bora.  The  Deuili  takcyour  wrorfliipfor mc,  why, 
D'yee  bring  fuch good newcs,  on  a  worky diy  .'  5  ^ 

C<y?.   But  thou  pray'ft  ill,  in  praying  the  Dcuill 
TotakccBc:  , 

'Bora.   Why  could  he cucr  come  to  IcfTcpurpofi 
Then  when  he  findcs  you  doing  well.  Though  he 
Loofc  his  labour  orce :  I  dare  warrant  ye,  (,0 

Ht'le  come  againe  on  the  fame  arrand, 

C*/?.  A  bitter  foole. 

'Btra.  Sir,  let  we  friends  be  true  to  one  another. 
There  are  but  few  true  friends  cxtanr.  Let  tliem 
JJc  kindly  vj'J  and  kept,  if  only  for  breed.  ^ 

C<»/?.   With  all  nay  heart,  tranflatethy  meaning. 

Bora.  Is  my  Mailer  at  liberty  ? 

Cajl.  ricdeferreanannvereofthiSjVntill 
Thv  owne  Eics  be  a  little  eld«r. 

"Btya.  Well,  is  he  ftill  in  fauour  with  the  Duke?  "I' 

Cafi.  Why  he  (hall  fliortly  gouerne  all  at  Court, 
And  be  a  very  Mote  inthc  Duk's  eye. 

3  or  a.   EnoDgh.  T'is  not  wholefomc  to  bur  ft  with  l^'fl 

C*/?.  But  what  then? 

Bora.  I\ie  thought  with  much  care  on  thefc  Offices  I        15 
And  finde  my  felfe  firting  to  be  in'era; 
I  will  haue'em  aH  J  come  Cut, and  Long-taile, 
For  my  Wife,  will  be  ibch  a  glad  wonaan.    tMPtr  Lethmt. 

Co/, 


Th  '£rm'inSrother. 


O/r  lodke .' who  comes  there  ?  '       • 

i    'Ber4>  O  Sir  7  giuc  me  your  blefsing  — —    HekjittUsl 

"Loth,   Wecpe  not  Bomchio  '.  I  haue  prepard 
Such  bloody  ixt  in  my  reuenge ;  as  makes 
Mens  wits,  more  famous  then  their  cruelty. 
Let  horror  propagate.  Airs  too  litlc 
Formyvfe.  But  you  Sir  had  the  honor, 
Toreleafenje.  ^  ^ 

Caft,  Orelfclhadtinmudiclishono.'il. 

Cof.  Sir,  Qow-he  fuppofeth  yon  in  durance  : 
And  is  himfclfe  ftciire^  happcly  dranke. 
Or  riding  in  the  ftcwes ;  yon  may  take  fonse 
Aduantage  on  his  foule  too.  Loofe  no  timca 

Loth.  That's  my  intent. 
For  it  were -dull  bumanitic  to  aime 
No  farther  then  his  life,  lie  ptfrfuc  him  . 

EucntoHell. 

C<»/?.  And  let  mealone  To  to  facilitate 
The  proicA,  by  fearch  of  fit  time,  and  mcancs : 
As  (hail  declare  the  aft  leflc  troublcfome. 
Then  thus  to  threaten  it  with  words, 

'Bora.  You SJgni0rd«/?r«cJb-tf .' Signior Ccxcor.be ! 
Are  you  rii'd  with  doing  well  ?  you  hauc  fcsrce 
Broughtftvy  poore  Lord  out  of  the  Prifon  doores ; 
But  you  long  to  hauc-him  in  agen.  Nay^ 
N'ere  looke  *  For  my  Sword  dwells  within  a  Vard 
Of  my  Tongue,  and  fhall  defend  what  I  fay 

C<*/?.  What  a  pernicioDS  Calfe  is  this  ? 

Bern,  What  harme  baue  my  poore  Wife,  and  Children 
To  you,  or  yours ;  that  feejilg  me  within  (done 

A  haires  breadth,  of«  honored  offices,  ; 

You  confound  alfjliy  leading  my  poore  Lord 
Into  new  broyles, 

tilth,  BoldMifcreant/Iflbutftir— '—  ■     f 

Cof.  Nay  S'goior .'  let  him  alone,  Bernchio ! 
Stceptf  thy  wrath  in  cold  water :  follow^ 
Afld  &e  dumbe.  AHlhall  be  well. 


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Bord.  Yes, perfwadc-oif tpjdtyrlfc in ^nOiicft f    ; 
But  ric  follow  y  our  Heclcii  Co  ciofc  J  as  He  , ;; 
Goc  necrc  to  tread  vppaypur  Kibci^  - 


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Dorido.  Stgnior,  I  knew  ye  a  braue  Commandcc 
Vnder  the  great  Petruc'uo;  and  fince  "  ,; 

That  time  your  conftaiV  virtues:hauc  d€fcrw'd  v?.    '  '  ■■ 
Morerecompence^th«lF^'^^'*'ijiiP*Wft€r    .      r:. 
Byrne.  My  k^ttden€ffe  is  no  miracles.   ':•,..:::;»    : 

Since  gratitude  is  oalyficke,  not  dead^         .  > 
But  pray  belctue  what  I  hauc  fayd  istruth* 

Fare/:  O  Sir,  t'ls  ch'^rrot  of  irns-kjifolii ^oac  , 

To  be  too conftant  in  hcr,c^r^ip^e ,  . .  , :,    ,   ;  • 
Toall.   But  I  haue  grounds  more  relatiue    ,'  .; 
To  make  me  iealoofe  Of  ch,<  tfmih ;  and  I    : 
BeJeeue  you  with  my  heart :  and  yet  t'ls  ftraag«. 

Doth  t his  C«/?r«c Wthinke  hi?  hAggiRdfAW 

Can  criumphoucr  mio^/bftcaufc-iPiJttft;      '.  <•:  » ,;:  ,•■     { 

The  Deuilldid  inftrudt  his  iftdullrfj;  I      - 

Dares  he  attempt  tny  life  i*  ■  •  '     ,. 

1>or.  1  giucyoureaUgroundafoFmyfaQjciicc;     ;. 
Reward  CfiOiiaytni-kcaVillaincbiopdy-       ■•    .      ' 
ThoBgh  it  catinot  make,  him  valiaiK.  TI»C;{)ttke-i  >  ' . 
Will  kt  him  want  tK)  Gold.    ■  '  r    •      -  ;',  ■ 

Feref  Nay  t^softcnrccAe*  •  ',  :  -.     '.    .:     . 

AmongftthcfeuefaU  Creatures  of  a  Prinee,.     .,    .-. 
Such  inftrumencsaa  tbefQ;'moJt:{ibM>fe.r^?P?* .  •  i^  <!:.-■;  c" 
Imploymcnts noble (^'ISq6i'fe,l^»(xrf'^lu9$jj:;  .:',  ,•■.;:  .<■ :'. 
And  honour  pay«&  th?gfeaf.»jfike^,c?  :^-Who  loorcr;.-...  i ; : >7 
But  rime  in  feruice  wnici  isthe  Bodics.wcalthi. 
Your  friend  iiays.  IfyQapleafe.p'appeJifewithhitji  . 
Frou  thence,atlmy•^^mm<)nii^  I IMU  d«rsWi€C;n?QJt. . , 

'Z)or.  Noble 5ig«iair,  Ia*nyo;afs?, :)  ru  :\u.  fi»^f\Pniii. 

Jrtrejt.  Wiiac  hoa  ?  Ljim^  i  WM^l  \  .-J^fr  !»*»'?'»*. 

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forf/I  Comi  hither  Lonc»  Signciie  in  fccrce  v  '? 

When  was  the  toyall  Lecher  hccredifguis'd  ?    i  - 
What  did  he  fendthec  laft  ?  when  ffiUft  yc  quench     ! 
ThcCyprisnfire{hah:.*jtoumayteliHieali,      .;'.'.       '       ^f 
For  I'le  not blabb.  Alas,  I'm  mcrc^filent    I  .  v     ., 
Then  my  .fjrandfirc  in  his  Tombe,  A  fubtill  Pf.npc,I.  .  ■ 
A  Pander  learned  in  the  art.  TcUtncChuckc? 

L«<».  Alasmy  noble  Lord .'  what  doc  ye  meanc  ? 

FfTTf/I  Why  nothing,  I :  yet  tis\cnoi:gh  I  fede  •     ^O 

The  wrong.  lii ignorant,  .1  (uffer  twice. 
And  therefore  let  me  know  my  Enemy. 
The  little:wortne,  when  trod  vpon ;  will  turnc 
His  Head,  to  looke  vpo'i  his  Murderer. 

Andhathimy^lcenenoEiesYlsthcreuenge  y  5' 

Of  Man  Ie(tc  curious  thena  Wormcs.  — She  wecpcs, 

0  L«w««,  the  facred  knot'svnti'd. 

Thou  haft  defird  and  (lay n'd  the  veftall  Shectes. 
Thy  Breaft  fhall  be  no  more  my  Pillow. 

Lfiin.  Ofayitotfo;  Let  Thunder  ftrike  me  dead,  50 

If  I  'ere  knew  ihe^jDuke ;  \cithknoWlcd^more 
Diflioncft,  then  wh3char|)onrsin  the  Bits ; . .  . 
Only  by  fight.  .    .      r  .      ' 

Forcf.   O  new  horror  ."uchbraren  impudence",    . 
WeuldiBQakcaNegrobluni-  Goroeglotioui  whore.     -        SS 
Acquaint  me  with  your,  tricks.  VVho!  w; hen,  where,. bow M 
For  befidcs  tb«Icwcll  which  hcgaucihec  : 

1  haue  proofei,.  that  will  cuen  damme  my  Cider ;     '    ^ 
And  conuince  thee  too.  ' 

LutH.  My  decre  Lord  ?  be  ttdtcrucll  in  year  Faith  I .    y     C>0 
W  hat  i.'habefeyd  is  truth.!  .  v.>'!\^  .   >   -  <2:--         .>■.., 

Ftrtf    5tiil  (JonftantitTthypcn'urie.  Mercy  :.;  :     V 
Were  tamemfle  then.  Thou  (halt  dye. 
Like  an  heroy  iquc  Whore :  a  ftoutc  Martyr  Eifter  Dtridi 
To  thy  concealed  lotier.  Appeate  ha '       and  hUxFriend  i»      G*  ST 
Hecrc my  (be  goj^M .'  f hcfetaenarc fali ahdfrefbj  vxfardsi 


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The  Qrmll  brother'. 

But  if  they  cannot  tireyc  out :  I  will    '  .'■•'.  ■■■: '    •..'u..! 

Procure  yclomeoflai^crTTiighs;  that  fecde      '   '      i 

On  th'  vnflioos  Lhafis,  andthe  pcrfian-Crab. 

Or  bring  the  rioMns  Horfe,  andthe  rowne  Bull  7o 

To  drownd  ye  in  the  aflt.  Take  her  a(ide. 

And  agree  who  (haHbcginne.  .,- 

L«»fl.  Stay,  ftay,  O  my  Husband,  my  dcereft  Lord/'  - 
V;iU  yoD  permit  fuch  cruelty  againft 
Yourovvne  Wife.  She,  that  hath  fo  often  flep^  \    ^^ 

Within  your  Bofo-ne.  O  ipeakePdoeyoii  wane- 
1  he  narurall  touch .'  ftay,  ftay,  I  will  confcs't. 

Forefi,  Stay,rmoftoocafie,toofoftaSoule, 
My  Heartftrings  (fure^  are  made  of  filke :  and  tis-  ■< 

AfubtiUwIiorCjfbeknowcsit  wcllcnough.  ^    ^0 

But  come,  be biiefe.  Charme  me  not  with  ftoryj. 
Of  my  fofirier  louc  betweene  VI. 
I  fee  rhee  as  thou  art,  and  thou  appcar'ft; 
Like  an  intire,  proportionable  Boyle.  -^ 

Why  fpcaUl  thou  not  ?  ,  §5 

L«»«.  Sorrow  was  cuer  flow  of  vcterance,.       ' 
Andldoetrefrbkftill.  IknewthctiTie,  ^     j 

My  duty  hath  bin  held  in  more  regard  — : 

Then  now  it  is.  All  former  intcrcil 
Is  quit  former.  ..■..,;.■_.  dq 

f»reif.  Markc,  did  not  I  fufpf  ft,  fh:  wonld  begm 
M«r  Charmes  agcn.  A  way  with  her. 

turn,    O  day,  now,  now,  I  will  rcueale  all;    ' 

f*rif  Be  nimble  then  J  and  tell  me  punduall  truth, 
Formy  rcucr.j^eishoncft,  andwouldnot  fS 

Willingly  miftake,  when itfliallftrike.  '    •      -  . 

Luin.  Tis  true,  your  Sftcr's  rauifti'd  by  the  2?*i^<r« 
Which  fatall  trtith,  this  morning  Ucceau'd 
From  her  owne  mouth,   Butif  leredidbreakc 
My  Mariagc  vowes,  ortbinke  vulawfuily  j.  /60 

Then  may  1  loofc  my  intercft  in  Hcautft. 
My  duty,  and  my  loue  remaine  ftill  yourSj 
Aadthitconftincy  d^fcruuXgaic  kindntfle. 


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Therefore,  if  t»is  decreed  that  T  muft  dye «. 

Letme-dycamodeftdeath.  Expofe  a«fc 
Your  poorc  wife,  vnto  the  cruelty 
OfR*uifhers. 

Ftref,  Whatihinkeyefir?  ,        ,.    : 

''   lj>r.  My  thoughts  continue  in  the  former  fencer 
Ihaue  a  chafte.and  virtuous  wife ;  hovvtuer 
You  defit'dafluranccfroma  triall 
Sovnkindasthit. 

Foref.  Still  oie  thinks  that  Tewell  which  he  gauc  her, 
Procut'd  the  fame  requirall  that  my  Sifter  made. 
But  let  it  paffe.  I  doe  coniurc  y  e  Both, 
(As  y 'haue  bin  Souldiers;  to  kccpe  your  Tongues, 
A  fafc  dinancc  from  your  Earcs,  Let  not  words 
Difpeife  what  you  haue  heard.  1  'is  cxtcrnall 
Reputation  that  keepcsfome  Men  frorsfintie.  -r 

Our  faults  once  knowne,  we  doe  ncglefi  to  mends 
Since  Reputation  fuffers  ftill :  for  that 
Admits  of  hclpe,  hut  it  is  ncuer  cor'd. 
Andfo  the  fatall  iarrs  tweene  Man,  and  Wife^^ 
If  fecrct  kept,  diflcufion  falls  aflecpe. 
But  if  once  knowne  toFawic  j  Pamc  talks  fo  loudc 
She wakerhitagen.  Your  Glcncc  Sigoiors, 
Shall  challenge  much  from  my  rcquitall. 

Dor.  Befidcsourobligationstoyour worth, 
Euen  both  our  h9nors  would  impoft  it 
Asavirtue,not»troubk.  Wcare  .,,.„,    j 

Your  humble  feruaotSi.  Exit  Dtruit  »tf  fe  fc«  Frit/id, 

Foref.  1  will  defcrue  you  for  my  friends.  Rife  — 
You  muft-be  deer'dby  aftrid^r  tnall . 
Till  when  I  doe  ncgleft  the  large  Charter 
Of  Hubbands  o'.x  their.  \^  iues :  and  command  ye 
Asaludgcth'offendor.  Htnce.andbecotic: 
My  Prifoncr  in  your  Clofct.  Take  beedc,    . 
No  curiolit)  in  feare  make  y  ou, 
Tog7inmy4«f»snes.       ^  ^  ^^ 


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Forefi.  O  my  heart .'.  ihali  Tiy  induftry » and  bc^. ;;:?;: 

Findc  this  period  ?  My  ruffcrancc  is.tif  U  .  -      .  -y :  ^y,.  _-■- 

It  is  an  old  inconftar.cy  in  Fate,  .■'rMA.^"}'  o 

Soone  to  crcft,  and  foone to  ruioatf*  ■ :  j ; ;  l  ,J7,   ;;i  ,.5  -^ 

y/f?/^  QuifitHS.     S^ena  Trima^ '-". 


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FO  R  ESTEt  No,  no,  my  Starres,  it  tstdo  nRUchloijWrc; 
Though  I  were  ftomach'd  like  an  Eftrid^c,,  c .  ,      ,.   , 
Yet  could  I  not  digeftfuch  hard  dealing.  ...:. 

My  Wifcdcfil'd,C#r/«raui(h»J.  ThcConht        :;•.-.. 
Abus'd  where  fatisfadion  is  exempt    .,     .    ..Ir-;  ".   . 
By  Nature.  My  felfe prcfaib'd tafuSfec . ' .: ■    -; ,  J .  •;:. . .', 
By  thccheaptvaUoiirofobfcureViHaajei;        ,' ,.-  o-  '". 
Would  I  had  trodc  the  humble  path,  4nd  audc    ; 
My  induftry  k(Te  ambitious.  Tiie  Shrub  ,.:',. 

SecureliegroWes.' The  tailed  Tree,  ftaods>    .    ;i    .  .  .; 
Moft  inthe  »indc.  Andthus  we diftjnguifll . !  :,  z  :!.    -    .. 
TbeNoble  from  the  bafe-:  the  Noble^Rdft  :  .-  ,'><.;  •:;•  - 
Their  Irues,  and  deaths  ftiUrroublefomct  -.. 
But  humility  doth  flecpe,  whilftxhc  ftorme 
Growes  horce  with  rcoldiog.My  Gall  b'vefiowesdjy  hctrtj 
And  drownes  propitious  Thoughts.  I  will  be  iuft  ; 
Yet  cruel Ftoo:  The darkencife of  theNight* ,  i  ;.;  j..,.! !  :r 
Isthicke.  Ifveleaslgropsfoi-way— --^\  .;  r  ;  > ' 

Stay —  That  fickly  light  from  bsrcian^erbreakt,'  .. 
Minienr.^beginnevithyou.    -, ..  ..     .•    -.r.;   ■?,  i    -.  :•  v 

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Soitg. 

Bay.       Weejtf  »9  mare  for  what  upitfl  .      r  '. 

FarTimeinmotifntriikSi  fitch  btifi   ■  :• 
HekkthntleMjuretodtferj 

The/e  errors  ^hitb  hepajfcth  by, 
Jfvre  ctnftdtr  Accident, 
,    '    j4)id  ho^  repuinunt  vntpftftct^ 
Jtpdysdefert  Hithb^dMient  .•,;•:•:.,     .     \ 
We  ftaS  dij^ared^e  ?tomdtncC4 

.  •:'•'•      £«?«-  Foreftc. 

Fortfi.  ThisisyoarDirgC..     ■  r:  •   ^      !   '  :  «'   H 
Ctrfa,  Hah  .'who  is  there?   .  -,     /.;        > 

Fffw/:  Tiij  i.  Mf^iffeihactrifl'e  hence,  and fliiic 

Thcdoore. 

Cor/5*.  Farewell^Youtli.' Get  thee  to  bed.        exit  Boy. 

Fcref,  But  Where's  the  rigted  Hagg;  th'  inccftuous  lump 
Ofheate?  where  is ihe,fpeake?  .  •     . 

Car/i.  Alas  Sir,  who  doe  yoa  meane  > 

Fortf,  Why  ft>:  that  Gofsjps  with  the  Deuih  Damme, 
Thefubtill  Bawdcjyour  Woman.  O  Sifter .'  Car/a  knttUt, 
I  haue  hcflt^alU  — i-Nay  doe  not  wjorkc  dxftinAion  thus* 
Kncele  not  to  me  s  you  are  my  Patrons  wife. 
Bat  yet  where  bbligationis  indecr'd ; 
There  IiHuric  condemns  it  felfe.   Caoyoit      ; 
Suruiue^a  wrong  fo  emment :  a  wrong  ■  / 

Oof»i'^ftt*<J^6^tnft  your  rtusbmii,  and  ny  Patroa?  -. 

{^f4< '  O  ^itS.'-I  hi>p«  if  you  haue  heard  th.  ti  ue*h : : 
You  wiii  co.ictude  it  as  a  1  ape  i'th*  I>»iif ;  ' 


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And  no  adultery  in  »ne. 
Fortf.  How,  a  rapis  I  o  weake,  andiiaimodeft  fliift;       '.  36 

Were  Aretine  aliue ;  or  had  I  broughc 

ACrcw of Midwiucs htefes^w^bofcobfccnc tit    ■'"•     > 

Might  warrant  the  diflina ion  good;  -       ,•     ;  •        ; ,' ? 

Although  the  ciufc  did  blufb,  to  ownc  th'effcft } 

Yet  thy  appeale  might  ftaqjj:  but  hccrc  are  none.'  3  "^ 

If  compulfion  doth  infift,  vntill 

Enforcement  breed  Uclight,  we  cannot  Cty»  .■  u       .•  . ;; 

The  fcroall  fuffcr*.  Acceptance  at  the  laft^  1 

Difparagcth  the  not  confehting  at  chafirft :  \\ 

CaUshcrdeniall,  hervnskilfulneffeiv  ^D 

And  not  a  virtuous  froft  i'th*  blood. 

Cone,  fit  thee  downe.  *—  Or  if  ye  mcane  to  pray^ 

Kneele,  and  be  nimble  in  deuocion. 

Thou  art  to  dye.  ..  ..  .\; 

Or/i.  My  Noble  Brother .'  -4  5" 

Doc  not  fright  roy  foflferapcc :  vfe  nac  kindly 
With  your  tongue,  and  lookes :  I  am  already 
Rcconcii'd  to  Heaucn  ;  and  would  perhaps        .        ; 
Confent  to  your  dcfigne.  i 

Foref.  BIcfledfpeech/thoufhaltprcfcrifacmygefluFC 
And  my  Phrafe, 

Corfa,  T'werenotvnnaturallinmCjtovifii 
For  life .' yet  minding  what  conftru<5h'ooj 
The  world  may  make  of  my  finifter-chancc— 

Foref.   I  there's  the  potnr.  Thegidlym^leicude  5S'\ 

Haue  neither  skill,  nor  Icafure  to  c- nuincc 
.Suppofition,  with  Arguments  of  ftrength  ,    / 

Andcharitie.  The irquickeccnfurej  brings  focli 
Effcd,  as  Spedaclcs,  w  hen  vs'd  in  haft ; 
Which  then  doc  rather  aggrauatc  the  ihapc:  :.  .  t.o| 

Then  giue  diftirftion  of  the  forne.  Who,  who,     _    ;  r 
Would  liue  to  be  an  Argument  for  them  ? 

Corfi.  Doe  ye  conclude  then,  that  I  muft  nQ?rdye.-?i  j 

F»ref,  Why  ift  not  apt,  and  pregnant  to  your  fenccv 
IcOjouldbcfo?  ..       ■..  .     .     .,  .        "'  -rc^ 


The  l^nell^mher: 

.  C^'fi*  ^fe  I  ^^^^  *"/  '^^  I^^^^  <^i^y  kindi  Lord* 
Ftrif.  Ceremonious  forme,  doth  oft,  fo  long 

Delay  our  iourncy  ;  till  it  proonc  too  late 

To  reach  our  home.  T'is  a  long  way  to  Heauen. 

We  mjift  aaafce  baft.  Nay,  if  your  courage  faite 

^efpreit  comesivntothe  left :  lihall 

Prepare  to  be  vnkind.  Grimme,  black  fancy 

Could  yon  indore  to  fee  year  Lord ;  defil'd. 

Polluted  as  you  arc?  That  kinde  Patron  :    i 

Toallourfamily4whofeconftaacloue  :  ■' ^ 

Is  warranted  by  T'ifljtj^hatbeft  can  iudge 

Ofcqtjftancy.  Whotookeybtitohisbed; 

Vpon  conditions  cheap?,  and  dangerous 

Tohisowneeftate. 

, '  C^fi.  Sir,  fpeake  no  more :  but  vfe  me  as  you  plcafe ; 

I  willobay  iaa^U  (Scarfe 

Foref:  Come,ftretchdowneyour  Arrae.-  and  permit  this 

Tofaftneittoth'Chaire.  Then  vaile  your  Eies. 

We  rouft  not  traft  a  Woman's  vallour  fo-^ 

forpi.  Oh,ohjoh.  (^Heertf 

Foref,  The  cortiire^s  paft.  Thy  Wrift  vayncs  are  cur. 

In  this  Bafon  bleed  t  tilt  dryneflfe  make  them  curie 

Like  Lute- firings  in  the  fire —— 
Corft.  Commend  me  to  my  deereft  Lord.  lam 

Hishumble,{l|mfice,  Hec'lcnetbemor*:^:  i.     :      -      ' 

Vnvillingtograntattonementcthenl     ;  '! 

Haucijectie  to nccde  it.  The  Fates  giue  others 

Expiation :  which  now  they  want  therofelues. 

irpeaketooloudc.  For  who  dares  chide  with  them 

TMtujay  imploy  Thunder. 

Foref  Herfaeauty  "gitKto^wither.  Slicdiftilte         i  '■ 

Like  to  a  Rofe.  O  could  I  fcparate 

Thcblooddefirdfcom what  ispure:  I  would  ' " -^ ■ 

Sbed^atj  thenrcfttaiaethcair«nt,.teOwf  •        -    '  ' 

(yijskilfug  Nature) ilf operation    oja  5  j 

Should  long  fnbfift  infijch  gtoOe  mixture/  U^ 

Would  be  Oeuils  'etc  they  liu'd  in  HeU. 


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C«ryi.  IcomeCdeftiallQoirc/—-       Sherinth     ^ 
jF*^/-*/  Extafie .' through  wcakenes  in  expencc of hin^o 
Dcarc  fiftcr  /  D.fturbc  not  your  laft  Minucw!  ^  '  i/.  ^ 

i^or*/:  How-/  would  you  enter  Hcauen ;  with  fetters  rm 
Your  Soule  ?  clogg'd  withthefe mortal!  Limbs.  sT^l^ 
Expire  ID  peace,  "-ww^nc, 

6  "tA-  O  my  Brother .'  whilft  I  am  yet  humane 
Let  me  fccle  feme  intercft  in  your  blood.  * 

What  fault  of  mine  deferues  impedinaentt 
Inmylaftiourncy?Ifm>Lordwcrchcerc    1        - 
He  would  hauefeene  me  vs'd  with  mercy.  fn^(^^ 

Forcf.  5wccte  Soule  .'thefe,  are  but  miftafces of  weake' 
C«rft.  Will  not  my  Lord  be  mercifull;  to  me, 
Andco  my  memory.  .  -     ;;.         *  rifeth'vtt- 

Foref  Sit  ftill.  I  bring  no  negatiue  reply,  • '    ^^ 

Thy  worth  Oiali  Hiine  in  fuch  a  Charaacr .- 
That  fe>eing  dead ;  he  needs  muft  wooe  thy  Ghoft. 

Corft,  And  will  Pofterity  confent,  that  r 
Abide  in  Lift ;  wiiiR  thofe  of  modeft  fame  i 
'-  ^''''f'  That  Aftrologer ;  who  fpys  thee  firft 
Witiiin  a  Starrc :  muft  not  finde  thee  billeted 
Necre  to  Fenm.  Such  error  in  his  Afi  j 
Would  make  me  wreath  his  Body  into  Cords. 
And  with  prolix  ftrengthdraw  the  dull  Caytiffc ' 
Through  his  Gender  Optiek.  * 

C»rfa.  Oh, oh,  oh Recorders 

Foref,  A  Con  volfion  in  her  Arteries .' 

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As  (he  afccnds,  the  5i)hcarc$doe  welcome  her. 
With  their  owHe  Mulicke, .-  Her  Soulc  is  gone  / 
Hah  ?  whether  i&it  gone  ?  O  vaft  fufpcnce .' 
Madncffl-  fucceeds  inquirie.  Fooles  of  Nature  .* 
What  Anceftor  Ctbatdydeloog  rinccVlJath  brought 
Vs newcsofhis abode/ or tddvs how     ^     .'.   m:.: 
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Wltdemyftericfo  much  concerneth  Man:  '    '  V^' 

Thatwc  would  willingly  difmiflc  fufpcnce 

With  Eiefight  not  with  conftquence. 

For  he  that  fees  through  Faith,  but  flatters  doubt. 

Faith's  a  Perfpeftiuc  ;  through  whofc  narrow  lane  j 

Little  things  (far  of)  feeme  fo  much  too  great. 

Too  neere.-  that  what  was  firft  vnknowne  is  mocc 

Eftrang'J  fioii  knowledge,  then  it  was  before. 

Yet  by  the  rules  of  lawfoll  notion :  It  ,.  /' 

Cocs  well  uvith  her :  for  (he  was  euer  giaen 

To  prayer :  fuperftitiou^  in  humilfeie : 

And  euen  vnthrifty  in  her  charitie. 

She  held  her  Virtues  in  fuch  high  extreames. 

That  her  Diuinity  wastroubleforae. 

Grew  from  a  Saint,  a  holy  Cynick.  Sleepe  heere; 

A  facrifice  to  thy  wrong'd  Lord ;  Till  I 

(Thy  Priest)  become  an  Executioner 

To  him;  who  was  thy  cruel!  Rauilhcr,  Exit  FtrcjU. 

.  Enter  Duke,  ititd  Caftruchio. 

D/%.   Doth  the  infift  in  cenTure  of  the  a<a 
With  fuch  a  fternc  impatience,  and  diljikc  ?  ^ 

C<*fi-  Eucnfo  (Sir)  my  intelligence  itp ports. 
For  fince  her  Worran,  was  difnaiffed ;  fhe  fent 
A  Mcffengcr  vnto  Lucca ;  to  vrge, 
Her  Lords  rcturne :  \»'ho:n  fby  a  laboi'd  confcquence)        »; 
I  doe  expcft  within  this  Hower.  Hec'lechoofe 
To  trauailc  in  the  Night  for  priuacie.  , 

Duke.   And  I  haue  fent  to  ftay  bino  there ;  vntiU ,    :  . .  •  ;  f 
A  new  Comniifsion  order  his  retnrne. 

Caji.  Moft  royall  Sir,you  then  may  gucflfe  what  frig(rt« 
Such  oppofitioa  in  thefe  meffages 
Willnourifhinhis  Heart.  And  being  yong,  ,       * 

He  cannot  fee Je  on  doubts.  Hee'le  rather  thinkc  . ;  i 

Hisintereftin-youhispreuiledgecoerre*     ,  ..    .^..    ■ 

So,fljght  your  Mandtfc,an4  come  hotae,      .    ;• 
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To  fettle  bis  fufpeoce.  L/r" 

'JDttk^    RecBorfe  doth  cherKh  danger/  Let  bte  he  &fc," 
5ecjrc  rac  in  thy  wholcfome  Art.  I  would     Mw: 
Exprtflfe  my  felfe  without  a  Tongue —  Jto 

Oy?,   MygracioasLordjmyspprehenfionlkt     ? 
Not  in  n\y  Eares  but  in  my  BTainc,  I  can  .     , 

Cone,  iue  without  the  noyfe  of  words.   Iclhevre* 
Apparc!:t  CO  my  intelled  :  the  Count 

PrefumingontDatfreeadFeflc^befliii  .2  5^ 

Harh  hid  v  ico  your  perfon :  will  hichcr  bring 
C«r/4  andfort/^rtofhcwthcftiape. 
And  quillity ,  of  his  new  fufFeraoce. 
Be  you  within  your  bed,  to  free  you  firona 
The  worldi  fufpition ;  whilft  I  doe  place  3Ci 

Behind  the  Gallery  Joorc  (which  leads  vnto  •-  - 

Ti  our  Cioffet  Chappdl)  fuch  trufty  fpirits. 
As  (Tiall.dafe  to  thruft  their  weapons  home. 

1)111(1.  OquintffenceofSoulc.  Ivilldcuote 
My  aiftions  wholly  to  thy  vfe.  Goodnight.  Sxit  -  ^ 

Q»fl.  May  (lumber  c€a»e  ypon  yjoui*  toyall  Eies 
With  gentle  clofure.  Know,  poore  Forefit  \ 
The  bag  that  holds  my  Gall  \i  (o  iratnerife.      Enter  DMks, 
That  when  I  fteepe  tlice  in  it  choa  art  drowfld» 

Duk^.  C<i/?r«(?fc/o;  I  haue  better  thought  vtpon^t.  He 

^*fi   My  gracious  Lord. 

Duks.  i  would  no:  haue'thee  hurt  my  Eoy  ^vfc  him 
Kindly  for  my  fake, 

Cali.  ShaUInotArikehiaaheere;betweenech«Ribbes? 
I>nk*.  Not  for  the  vorldTbpadofl  not  know  bi$5oale.  ^t--^ 
He'soffofoftjforweeteapDopcttic,     ;.-   ' ;  ;  n.    .  ' .   . 
That  hcinchams  where  ha  is  knoWnci  Befides*    '   ... 
I  finde  I  am  fo  powerfull  o're  his  youth : 
That  I  fhallfoone  extirpate  from  his ancmory  , 
The  wrong  I  did  his  Wife,  and  liiiu.  As  for      f    .  "   50 

F^yf/?!?:  his  experience  is  of  growrii  > 

Too  ftubborne,  ofprafikifd  ftiffcjan^  will  not.-  'j    ■    :  , 
Be  fciiioo'd  from  hi*  rcucnge,  by  ftrcngthof  vor^. 

Therefore 


V- 


Exit 
Duke, 


Enttir 


The  Qrmtt  Brother,  ■ 

Therefore,  let  h«n  no  mercy  feele :  but  let ; 
My  Boy  be  gently  vs*d  for  my  fake.  Farewell— 

Cafi.  This  is  a  filly  kindeof  loue .' 
But  let  me  thinkc  —  So  to  contriuc  this  plot  t 
'j\ax"L<^h4rtMvn2B}  6s&xoy  F«refit, 
And  I  him  to  make  his  filence  fafe  /  humh  — — 

Dnkt'  No;itrauftnotbc»— 

C4/f.  MyroyallLord.' 

Duke*  Lww(myBoy|isnotporfcrib'd,  Take  heed 
Cafiruchio .'  ifthoudoftcxcendthy  hatidx       ;.:> 
Inmotion,boyfteTOt»,androughtohim;    .  •: 
Thou doft  infea  all  thy  other  kindncflc : 
And  I  (hall  fee  thee  as  a  Cocatrice : 
That  wilf  cofbrce^Dy  Optick-nerues  to  (brink^^    .  ■     ' 
Andpullfloy^ie&intomy  skdl.  Loqkcto't. 

Cajl,  Moft  graciooi^ir;  werd  hispcrfonbulwark'd 
With  the  Alpe»:  were  he  hidden  in's  owne  feare ; 
He  couldnot  beraorc  fafe,  then  you  haue  made  him. 

Duke.  Once  more  then  good  Night.  <•«>• 

'    Cafi.   A  plague  vpon  ibis  turd-  loue.  Such  tlioughtB 
When  firft  your  Blood  didmakc  your  Vaincs  to  fv»eU 
(Like  Bridges  'ore  your  fleCh)  had  prcucnted 
Myimployment.  Sofcely.foftely. 
Fcare,andfiifpicioneuerwallvConEgges.        :: 

Enter  Foreftc,  and  SerMUHts  ^ith  a  L»^6^. 

F»ref.  Leauc  heere  the  Light,  and  goe  to  Bed.        Exit 

Breake  ope  the  doore,  breake  ope  the  dnore.        Seruant, 

Fortf.   Hah  /who  counfcl&fo  vulawlully  ?      mthin  crj 

Enter  Liicio  Oftd  Serutmts, 

iHcio.  O  FoTffie !  the  fatall  Hourc  is  co;rx* 
Ring  out  your  liclls,  vntill  they  wakt  thcdcad. 
Ltt  the  Drumrae  murmurein  a  fable  Bapge, 
Rcuerfc  your  Muskets,  and  traileyour  Itubborne  Pikes 

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Influry.Channels.  LetTrumpjt$.eroane  • 
.  jAndthefhrill  Phtphbchoarce,  ThefataHHower, 

Fvrefi,  Why, wbt'sthe mattctSir^  '.  '  '  ■   - 


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suddenly .  (vponfome  vrgent  caufe)  - 

To  hane  from  Lucca  to  her :  Joft  now; 

IJghtcd from  my  Horfe,  enter'dher  Chamber ; 

^foundhcr  qewl7  "-urdered  in  her  Chayre. 

My  5eruants  fay  that  my  arriuali  there,        t 

l^id  luft  fHccced  your  departure  from  her.    ■ 
Fortf.  Difmiflcyour  5.ruants,  and  you  ftallknovalf 
t«"..  Henccandcxpcameftrait  athome        Si^ 
F*r./  Ipray  come  hither  Sir.  -  Doe  vou  didikf  ^r^ 
T/m  iuft,cc  which  dcprtu'd  your  Wife  of  breath        ^ 
!««•    Doeft  thou  call  it  luftice?  "     - 

Thf"''^,,^"*  ^*"«henobIcftftraine:fl,e«»asdcfirj. 
The  roy all  Goate  f  the  Dh^)  hath  rauifh'd  her. 

And  I  (that  neucr  could  admijccxcufe  . 

ini^intsofiiofioO  (whereeaerfufpitfon        .     ' 

Sufficctb  to  condciwie)  did  fummon  vp 

My  memory :  wherein  the Sihdccffcds 

<JtyourbeftIouetovsareregfftrcd.     ' 

And  finding  you  betray  'd in  your  ownc  Fort  / 

i  Uic  her  Wria- vayncs,  and  gaue  pcrpetuall 
I-ibcrty,  to  her  polluted  B/ood. 

LHcio.  O  Villaine .'  more  bloody  then  the  ryffcr; 
Whofe  empty  Enrrailes noyfe,doth  (Trumpet  Jikc5 
Encourage  cruelty ;  Though  thou  didft  Oight  her 
As  my  poore  Wife ;  yet  flie  might  well  ei^cft 
5ome  mercy,  as  being  thy  owne  fiftcr. 
-..^f'/ Had  Ihe  included  all  propinquity     -r 
Of  blood;  which  la^v^ull  Mariagektepcthkno^rne. 
Or  promifamus  Copulation,  makcth      •  - 

Jnrrjcare :  thi^  bare  word  (  Honor  )  hadbin    ^ 

fcnough,  t'hsue  diuorc'd  her  from  my  mercy.   . 
a Wftcte  Lord  i  doe  not  iniftake  your  ScruaiJC : 

Whofc 


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Ti&e  Q^mll  Brother.' 

*Whofe  kindcncffe  thinks  hia  owne  Sifter  (vhen  defiled) 
Wai  to  bafe  for  your  vfe. 

Lucio.  A  bloody  kindntffe  to  diftin^uidi  fo. 
She  was  no  Adultereffe,  but  enforcd./fcr  thought* 
Were  pure  :  and  fuch  a  noble  fyrapathy 
Indcerd  her  Soute  to  mine ;  that  her  owne  Tearcs, 
Might foone  hauc  wafh'd  away  her  Bodys  iUinc, 
Andfcet^ainefeemecleanc.  Cor  fit  \ 

0  my  Wite .'  my  boforac  Girle  /  where  art  thou  ? 
^Speakc,no  reply  ?  Art  thou  To  much  buficd 

With  thy  new  acquaintance  nowin  Hcaucn  J  » 

That  thy  poore  L*d^raay  not  borrow  one  word 
At  parting?  Draw,  draw  ingratefull  Monfter.' 
That  haft  preuentedthus  our  Dialogue. 

Foref,  S  ir.Goole  your  fpUcne .'  take  breath  awhile  s:   , 
And  heare  me  fpeakc.  '  ■ 

Lttcio.  No  falfe  Syren .'  thou  holy  Hypocrite .' 

1  know  thy  tricks  too  well  1  'Cwfc  I  aqjyong. 

Too  foft  of  heart,  and  apt  to  melt  . .._ 

IncueryflameofmyownetriniaUIoacj  .  I! 

Therefore  thou<thinkft  to  praaife  oh  me  novr 
Withfubtillphrafc.  Draw,  or  eUe  thou  dy'fl;. 
,  Foref.  Come  — Lctmedye(asfhc)afacrific« 

To  thee  my  Patron.  #"  *«^  »*^"^  ^^'(^' 

I,«c/V.  Afadrlficeto:me/ Ofw^-j?*^. 

Why  doft  thou  aiuftiply  thy  ^kill       ^^gs  may  hu  Sward. 
To  thy  friends  prciadice?  It  is  not  well. 
In  troth  it  is  not.  Imploy  thy  ownc  heart.- 
Thinke  vpon't  thy  felfe.  lis  not  kindcly  done : 
Ifhouldriothauevs'dyouthus— 

Fo^.efi  amy  dcerc  Lord  /  where  dui  I  Igofc  yoor  heait? 
I  am  ov ccomc-at  thcfc  exprer$ion». 
I  cannot  weepc  much :  yetmy.Eiesaremoyft. 
O  roy  vnskilfuU  gratitude  /  what  dire 
Miftake,  confounds  our  properties .'  I  kill'd         - 
A  5iftcr,  to  fccure  a  Friend.  T'was  ill, 
Twasnotihcrigb^way.  A«ueR©manenow, 

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Would  vwalVealTde,  and  with  his  owneiS  word.     ■  1    h'. 

DifmifTe  his  owne  Soulc ;  and  not  permit 

Moy  (lure  in  youthfull  Eics,  thus  to  difgrsce    .    ; ' 

The  ftwngthof  elder  Ipue*  I  cannot  weeps,  --  <5  Sr 

Butourdiuinity  fupplyesvsvith       ,    V    ;  .    .  ' 

Dircreet;<?r  wayes,  tom^be-affcftion  knowno-j  .  "  i' - 

Enough.  I  will  prefix  but  one  (liort  Houre, 

To  thinke  vpon't.  Heercfir.  Sheath  your  good  fwordj 

Till  reuengeprooue  ripe.  Andlconiurc  '^0 

Byallmy  5i(lcrslouctofoilovwme:  .;  .  .. 

Inwrhofebehitfe, youriufticeinayimploy    j     A:':  ', 

It  fclfe.  Which  done,  yo«  fliall  behold^jy  Heart  : 

Without  a  Perfpediue,  , 

Ifitcpncernethher;by  wfiomthoudoft  _    <]S 

Coniure  my  ferwce,  I'm  bound  to  io\\ow  chcc. 

jFm/;  Whathoa.'    .    ,       .  ■       •.    Enter  LuinnA. 

Luin.  My  Lord.  '         '.  : 

Foref.  Come  Minion,  gsmc  along  with  vs,  YoHWalkc 
VnrocheBarre.  Iftriallfindiheefalfc}  <    ..    .    :  \oo 

Thou  flialt  be  fcattsered  into  Attomes* 

Luin.  O  my  deuiningSoulc.' Sure  my  Sifter 
Isnoclafc      ... 


Exeunt  cmwt. 


Enter  CaftracWo,  Lothario,  Cofsimo, 


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Cafi.  SigniorJ^othario! 

Loth.  Hccrc  !  Signior  Cofsim» ! 

Cof,  I  am  heere,  5peake  low.  GoTen^d/rdci**.  . 

Ca(l,-  I  am  hccretoo.  Why  are  wefcair<redthus  ?  - 

C^yr  T'is in fcarch of 5or<i(; Aw; who feacftig.  '  ■■  :.l 
Danger  in  this  aSion,  commits  hiavfclfe  .  .< ' 

Very  tamely  to  his  Hecles.  / 

Cafi.  Let  hini  be  damn  d  vnthought  of.  Haae  you  heapdj^ 
Or  fceneaPaflfcnger.  ;.:      o/^ 

Cof,  Noi  yctZ-of^/iwgiues  me^notiee :      '  •'  ■   ^  v/ : 

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Of»noyreforrectffcfcl»>ootoo**«^««* 

Ofan  Affeseare.      .  ^         i^t^uv? 

L0th.  Paffcs  there  (fay  y«u;  who  bt? 

r»r  Hecccboesbymiftllifc  Nobody»ba« 
My  Couleo&y«ht1cH«Scthc  Affcmre. 

'^;«?5&"t^"dofftallf«^^^^^^ 

O/?.  WellGei«le(neo,lhaaemtelligencc 
fBv  mv  Bo»>  that  F4«!^f.*n<*t^  Count, 

Befafc.  You1inowhisvoyceL«»«Mr««? 

r^;^!*  WeU;irK^r^«hc)thatftinc.h^ 

Enuitcs hisownemiofc  ©»«"«y^!"??jL 
ricbriog  ye  to  a  dooTf :  throttgh  which.  If  they 

Doepaffe,ittnuftbcooet»|.  ,.    ,.^ 

I,»rA.  Leaucfcr^/ftoinyehargctorlaM 

His  impedinnimr* 
OA  Softely,£bfWy.         .         ,    f;«^0*-«; 

'    thcWl^'fonbiiBeOfadriwncfoit^ 
Zwfw  For^ftcj  Locio,  Lttimtt. 

Feref,  Now  fct  we  the  reflex  at  liberty.'.  .--^  fh>pt»t4 
Hecrc  let  mc  beg  your  t»rt«OCC  I'tM  I  no^*r^«!i-«f  *«rw. 
Refolue  a  doubt  that  Hipftfioncerncaoiy  Heart.     ;  « 

X,«c»>.  YQuttialL  ButdoenotejtecutcreueogCk 

Vpont;h|^,^!%.i^lU^W^«fl8^"«5«^8e^5frt  ' 
f«r*/:  My  aliens  are  €onfin*dtVpon,notJi.         , 

The  Bed  ?  Gnilt  confounds  all  order,  andtnake^j 
Our  rert  vnnaturaU,Mb*f?0V,^iin^6tt  there. 

Ditif.  Hahrfrom  wheiH:g«htthghB/«l»w«ceswlw»- 
F#r*j?#,i5ityiMi>.wbat4qeyo(i«ea«         ; '/ 
BythiivociniU«i6WM»4N^^-      >'  •  •'      •'     ^^ 


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To  loynereplys^vnto  demands,  I  muft    -    .,     :^ 
Depriue  y ou  of y6ur-S<Rri».' f  j.f;  V  r?"!  ^ -.  y / 

p«i..  Ho«r  ?  Is  this  iJihgaige  lawfibll^tttmlt   \.  ^    i£ 
Thy SoueraignePrkkywDidndctiwh-tJtouidcicc.     j    ^^ 
'  Treble  the  alTurancc  of  my  fafety^"?JT^.^.p::,    ", 
By  Guards  imiifiWe^hinrwisfirft  - '*  ■  .      '^ 

Picdcibnatccothi&fopreamcfunaion^  ^  '  "  -" 

Anddarftthoutfinftott6eftren|thof«*aiieft?o':  ^a,  v  )ic. 
^«fry:  Jknowt^re-Aprojha^ccudofity        t^o:.,  ' 
Jnme,toqueftiont3»iw«rGg3Ciuc»-  i<,  •-'.  >,'        .-y-ii   i| 

c  J*  r  ^i'^"'"^'';  '^"''  ignorance, andaaiill.         /    J- 
E#%^itfi.a,uftflatceribona4gcftiir.'    -     '  ,     ,  C 
Or  Ljbcrtie  Tth^eldeft  Child  of  Natmij>     v  .  -        -      ■»5^, 
Confoandsprcdominancc.byfoiflgfoc  ;.'>-t    T,.,    j^.-V 
Eqaahtie  acnongft  rbc  Sonnc5©f  Me» »c  :•  c  :  y-  kt.  -     f - 
AndloreaokeaaCftaoK^rriv:;    vs-.i./^  ;  .  M       ^.  -  =    " 

I>«^.  Which foonerctumes:vnleflcdiftinaioii        I 
*h3weiehi  that  arc  my  natnrall  Subicft. 
/  AM^  ^"°"Sh  falfe  Sir.  Warme  noc  the  ayrc  with  words. 

And  now  requite  the  Leafure,  I  permit 

For  prayer :  by«tttie  reply  to  What  '  •^.  -^c 

I  Jhall  demand. 

■  ^ir««^iL6(Aeon^(»]roppoffce;  '  ;  ',  >>  ,  at 
Didyoucucraial«efieranAduIccre(re>  .  '  3:^  > 
SpcaketrBCh,{bc6meyourSoulecoHeaDen.  ' '.      -^c 

£)%.  Nciicr^^iMwoiemySbuictaHc^etfeati      \ 

SpeakctrKhiX!  .-rosjV  ;  Lv.^no^  ^.    >  -<f-f!r"    \   ,i.' 

Takeheedethc?Periu»whatlvflerfel6pe  .-  >        . 

On  the  laftday.  toTiide  hinifel^  i-th^C^cJ^^dft  '..  h  ^- 

*ieis«unnffl:ei)ttcbtooemiii€iig,:>    i  •' m.- '.   _fi  ..-'..n 

But  what  meant  thaefew«tt  w^jj^^ufi^licf  -^      >-'  'i 
Andvybichflieconcwldj  tiUii«i^^Mii,fe.  -'v  ^  tu    i 

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DWbctrtyit?  '       >••:';?  ffj 

l?«i^/.  Igaoeittodifgoifethccaufe,rorwhrch        '^  £o 

IfenctheothervntoCtfr^.  '' 

L*fw.  That  name  will  prick  my  fury  on :  although       • 
IftriuetobepropiTioaS.  .. 

Feref.  I  know  L«»«'M,  thou  attmcrcifQlI ; 
Forgiuc  me  gentle  Girlc.  It  was  the  firft  s^S" 

Bargaine  we  did  nake  i'th' Church,  to  Share 
Infufferancc 

Luin.  And 'tis  oq^dixySirjtob^eoson;  prompt 
Intheobfcrifancoi^   '!'•!- !^'.; -^  .I--''     «'  v: 

Foref,   My.L6il3rpu.w/j-;'^^03-,    3       ;;     .      .      ■  (io 

Lucia.  Arudefiitnniohs.thatcallsinfcasklQdge, 
Toccnfureoir^Brrorsofmy  Priftcci  ' 

Vuke.  What,  Is  he  therocoo?  Okilling obied  .*    • 

F9ref.  Behold  ('yon^  Lbrd;)  the  crueli  Raaifher*      '.  >/ 
Whom  Time  hioBfd&flMift^etierparallcU,       ■.:/.'. -nr,':       CB 
Though  he  furuay  hiscIdRetords,  andfcratch  .  V  . 
HisrcuQKfrfHcadtdwakcBmeniory,    -  . 

Ijtcio    0,faorrqr  /  furniQ) vs  (fweet  Heaoen)  witii&aie 
In{lin&,'in^irerennDtfei'i3rw0acca(fr   '■■< .  '■    / .:./  .'■» 
Thyskilfulodfletopr©clelHncvs«Princ0:'l      _^    ..waI,         7o 
Murdring,  whom  thoadidft  annoint  our  Soneraigne- 

F«ref,  My  heart  f*clls,  I'mfull  of  gricfe^nd  danger*    '. ' 
Some  Iron  Hoopcs rohelperay  Ribbes,  .or  I.fliallbttrl\f»    ; 

Dnke,  The  canfc  deferuetigr^aGatcration^v  /'.' 

More.thenmorcallitycanfce,  acfcdyet  ■  i  .'.     75' 

Be  fafc;  I  uri^der  Hcaaen takesfo  licilc 
Notice  of  it.  lamnociindg'dtodcatb 
With  Lightoin^Ukc  the  Dorr  :  nor  murdrcdthrbugh 
The  Eare  with  thunder ;  like  a  Batt.  O  Lucio  *  .  / 

Minde  not  ray  former  louc ;  but  ftrikCj  vntiU    \  ^O 

I  groane  my  lad. 

Lucio.  f^rf/ff (heath thy  fword.  It  muft niothe.. 
Fie  was  ottfiloyaU  Mailer  once,  and  might 
I9  i^oi^csPtjt:coiBj5«Bcbirafc!fc ;  with  all  if ' .  i*.C 

B;il  Prinqfii  jjiwhoo  fame  refei  ucs  as  Paterpcj^' ;  ^ "      S'S 

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2?d^.  OrMiairiweftiyrRoJrfilCtoifer^  .v'r.a 
My  creature  is  more  beautifull  citeD If  ;     7  r,  to  -  ; .       " 
More  wealthy  inhislooe...  .        -: 'l    /. 

Foref  For  my  owne part,  I  win^nnihiUte:  ■'■  r v  ; ili     . f<5 
My (clfe : for ftioutd ( liuc, i (koiild^vt n<d(^jt.  .     -i 
BatlamboandtocarefeycttCnny  Lortiji  :       ;(/• 

Take  hcedc  '  I  knowr  the  tricks  of  Maicftk. 
They  tbinke  they  cannot  be  fecure  after  ;       1  •; 

Doingilljbut  bydQmg'WD^fc::fhBfeir,'  •        .*  I     ?5^ 

By  killing  quite^whooo  erft  they  diid  but  wonndt:  3  J'  r :?  - : 

Lucio.  And  that's  the  furgery.whjch  I  ddCrAl  .>v-i 
I  willendBrtall.  OroyJLordiiByiwipio  ."  /'  .' 
I  will  not  bid  i^ofleritjr  tell tqikSMiQi;  charge  :  -.-v^' 
HiftoriahitoJnfercinABnaUa)}.}; : .  T .  V/  ^.  .  /6C> 
On fucha Nights* gvcaclciatii^R^ndkej  <  v!  3  '.\  :  . 
Raui(h'dhisCre4tlif6i:.«itf«*/jVrj£:fi^to:  /^P  .>;■.; 
To  Forf/f e,  kii  aairic  Councclldf.  :>  ? .  H  .  -  5 

Forc/^  LMitfjConspoa'dofftichaohaflabtelon;* 
Thaccorecuce  Jus  Maftez^  feetc,  would  fprcad,  i  {>5 

And  fcattec  all  his  Ltrnnaes^ibrhiastto walkcvpoh,  ' 

iMcio.  AndF-we^^.whofeinflifttyvandckre  '.-'^  !        ^ 
Oucwatch'dLcaBc-^igilaoccj  till  Gwgrcv  maid.    ' 
But-cone,  Let*^  leauchiiti  toconrriue  6ur  deaths.       ^ 
My  Heartfo  fills  niymoutbifcflnobtfpeaiw.:'."   i  //o 

2)«i^.  I,«<:«lUy.JR«rrjf?*^ay  awhile.   :    ;;! 
leauc  me  not  thus  anaeami&'^ci  vith  breath.  '      Ht  rifti^ 
Difl'ca  me  really  with  yoar  gdod  Swords.    fnmtUt  "Btd, 
Behold  my  Brealt,  take  oot  my  Heatte  and  if 
You  finde  your  figureS'theeo^  dun  tfc4gB}c  Esiae       ^ '       WS' 
WithMcrcyi-^.  -}.  i.»  ..  -y'Xi  ■  -  ■ ;  ^>  ■-•  '  ■'  '  ■  ■"■'■•  ■■ 

Luch,  Fortfttaamtmsf^  . .  .   .     :  < 

F«ref.   Make  haft  LMin»4. 

Xmm,.  1  an  wakti  out  of  a  ftrange  amasemenr. 

Ex€tmt  F«rtfte^  Luei^ljthink 
Dukt.  Hide  me  rtrdlinff  Hills .'  roHghiSnd  TcabbcdRockfj,  i ; 
"^e  C^rrictxlcwe,  a&o(u/ckc  mc  ip>  (hoitojirne 


'  "^''  The  0i6U  Brother. 

Aeaine.  WonlditnotmalceaPatriarkcmad? 
O  whofliallbnbe  theSunne,that  inthcday 

IforeottotcU'c«ofC*/f''««^^'»'       ^ 
TistSfttooTetakc'cm.  I  cannot  gucffc 

WhitehWay  they  went,  ^^^^^  ^^^^^^^^^^ 

£«t^  CftftrBchio,  Lothario,  CoGmo. 

C4ft.  HclUndthePilUrytakefuciiduUEarci. 
It  caonotbe.bttt  tl«y  banc  pafe'd  the  Cloy Uers, 
And  e're  this,  with  helpe  of  priuateKcyc** 
Entredthe  Dukes  Bedchamber.  Tr««lr*ftf 

L.th   Thofe  were  Authors  of  that  i»oyfi^  Up<*«f. 

AG**,  Thcvcryfame.Apoxvpondcmurres. 

ct  Will  yoalead  thd  way.that  wc  may  hc«kcn^r«j«. 
Xfthcybethcrcorno.  ■  ^."  . 

©it*.  Ifllhouldcomctoftlate? „,„..tveriri 

r.tfe    That's  none  of  the  Counts  voycc  Hane  atye  ur. 

^1    00,0, 1  am  furprizM  in  tny  ownefnatc. 
?.1:  ItiJ  F^r*/*  fare.  Let's  make  faft  wotkc 

,    <?i?r.  Amatch.  Uhamdiff^- 

i,#i^*  O  Yxllamcs,0,O,vJ«  *^ 

£i»?<r  Fotcftc,  Lucio,  Luinna. 

Jftr//  WhatBOyfeisthat?     ..  ^ 
"  ^t.^^^^-'>^^^i»8«nthcGro«n^:   ^ 

'^r.f SSlSer.Helpe/ohhelp^^  f«^ 

BSVathisfcctc.  ViUainctakcthuthruft.  ^^ 

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Aemyown^pretadice.  ri/  ,■*.<.,« 

tucif.  lamfoyldbyabafchand. 
Caft.^mtCofim«,^ic.  BxtmtC»ft.4niCcfi 

Fenf,  5ome  coTiforC  yet  rcmaines :  in  chat  I  am 

Profcrib'd  to  fhare  in  thy  fate,  though  it  be  bad,      *    ,    ; 

I  Joofc  much  blood.  Otriuiall  fortitude'  \. 

Falfc Sinne*'cs,doe  you  begin  to  Ihrinke?     «</«//i/#iM».' 
X>«^.  !.«<?«>,  Lee  my  SouIe,cary  your  pardon 

With  her  vnto  Heaucn ;  and  yours  ForeQe, 

This  ftratagerec  wasimlne,  but  the  fBcceffr,    . 

Was  much  againft  my  will. 

"Lucio.  Sir,r  forgiueyouall,'     -;  ■  i'    - ,»  r  H   A  >  > 
Fortf.  Nay  letvsioyrie  Hands.  — WcdocfotEiue 

Each  other,  andthe  World.  The  Ukeracrcy    ,f  '     -. 

May  Heaucn  be  (low  on  vs.  .      :    .'       •  ^ 

<i>*%.-  Xtnen,  Amen.'      '■    -■.      -v- ,..:.).. v  .     .  i 
Vur.,a    A<nen,Amcn.  ..r  f  rt««|/,v; 

"^  -  Fortf,  There  his  heartftringj  broke.  Lw»tf  (iwy  Patron) 

•Already  Chapfalnc  to :  that  fight  dcferues  a  Tcarc :        '  { 

fj^ngh  I  fhould  ftabb  my  Eies  to  warrant  it.  i  i        ,  .<'   * 

••      Enter  Dorido,  Luinna,  C4nrtiers  ^ith  Ufb^i' 
-       Caftruchios  ^nd  Cofimo.-  Udin.  .:- 

par.  Bring  the  flaues  in,thcir  deeds  will  foone  conaincc 
Their  fatntdeniall,wh:re  did  you  leauc'cm  Lady  f    A 

L«iw.  Here,  here,  O  my  Lord,  n  y  Lord. 

Ftref.  I  haue  not  breath  enough  to  ccmfort  thee. 
With  virords,  mercy  Heaucn.  <^>,, 

Luin.  O  my  Lord  ?  mv  Hqsband   Hc'sdead,hc^d«ai 

'Dor,  Hold  the  Lady  there:  O  dire  f^daclc,  \  ' ) 
thci>««^  li/K^,  F^»jlf(f,ind  LMjfbif^fd  :  v  -.^ 
\.yc here breathkfle.  1  did fufpca fdme blacke    k'.t-    O 

Ibb^fpiracy.  Vvhich  made  me  haunt  than  two      M...i 
VncorhcPallate/bttttdid-loorc'cm    t-  r  ;    i 
By  thfc Cfaappell  ftaires;bloody  dogf,vdiatDcuill  .r.^'l 
Prompted  tbc«to  tfiie  aaioii.    '  .  y  ,u.^. ,  -i.iivoi'^i^a.'J 
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C4fi,  Ihope,l'ucnotfoinuchBloodkft,a$vrfWpi«fcra« 
Mcforananf«reetc.  /(j,ere 

st^ri^craw'r-^^^^i--^ 

Be  fotne  mercy  (hewne,by  thus  def^rting 
That  reward  which  your  blackefoal^^^^^ 
Tn  HeU  Yct  knowthe  Law  will  hccrc  on  ctrtn 

Exemplary  to  all  fucceeding  "'^"- rT'^'S^i  C./. 

Gentlemen,  your  filcnce  may  be  cxcos  d-     ^-^-  **      ^ 

Where  thercsfo  much  caufe  of  admiration. 

2^met!^  transfer  the  dead  from  hcnce,othcr* 

CaUvptheCottOCcllorsofftate.    ^       ^ 

So  intricate  is  HeaucRS  rcucnge  gamft  lait. 

The rifthteoasfuffcr here,  withthcvniuft.  ^^^,^^^ 


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