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Date  of  only  known  original  edition 1607 

(Dyce,  South  Kensington;  and  B.M.    C,  34.  c.  3.) 
Reproduced  in  Facsimile 1913 


totor  JFammili 


Under  the  Supervision  and  Editorship  of 
JOHN   S.   FARMER 


By  BARNABE   BARNES 
1607 


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^fail's  Charter 

By  BARNABE   BARNES 
1607 


This  facsimile  is  from  an  original  copy  in  the  Dyce  Collection 
at  South  Kensington.  There  are  two  other  copies  in  the  British 
Museum  and  another  in  the  Bodleian.  All  four  copies  vary  one 
from  another,  in  all  likelihood  the  result  of  corrections  made  while 
in  course  of  printing.  The  play  was  reprinted  for  the  first  time 
in  "  Materialien  zur  Kunde  des  alter  en  Englischen  Dramas" 
edited  by  Mr.  R.  B.  McKerrow,  in  which  this  particular  question 
was  fully  discussed.  Mr.  McKerrow's  conclusion  was  that  the 
B.M.  copy  (C.  34,  c.  3)  "in  most  sheets  represents  the  most  correct 
form"  though,  from  the  tabular  results  given,  the  Dyce  copy  appears 
to  follow  very  closely :  reference  to  this  reprint  is  indispensable  to 
the  student. 

The  originals,  one  and  all,  are  in  poor  condition;  type  is 
battered,  and  the  printing  is  imperfect.  On  the  whole  the  Dyce  copy 
is  the  best;  but,  here  again,  eight  pages  were  too  bad  to  reproduce; 
these  have  been  supplied  from  the  B.M.  copy  (C.  34.  c.  3) :  they  are 
I,  1 2,  1 3,  I 3v.,  1 '•f,  1 4V.,  L3,  MJ.  Bearing  these  facts  in  mind  the 
present  facsimile  is  satisfactorily  done. 

Of  the  author  the  "  D.N.B"  treats  fully  as  far  as  facts 
are  known. 

JOHN  S.  FARMER. 


W"  THE 

DIVILSeHARTlER^ 

;  -A  TR  A.GjEDIE 

Contcining  the  Life  and  Death  of 
-j  Tope  ALEXANDER  thejixt. 

As  it  was  plaide  before  the  Kings  M  aicftie, 
•     YponCandlcmafle-nightlaft:byhis 
Maicftics  Seruants. 


\ 


tedfincely  the  Antkot,  forth*  more  f  let* 
'' 


AT  LONDON       * 
>y  G.  E.  for  lohn  Wright,  and  are  to  be  fold  at 
his  fhop  in  New-gate  market,  neere  Chtift 
church  gate. 


TO  THE 

HONORABLE  AND  HIS 
VERYDEARE  FRIENDS 
L  L  i  A  M  HERBERT, 
SIT^  WILLIAM 
POPE  K^WilG'HTS, 

ASSOCIATES  IN  THE 

NOBLE  ORDER  OP 

THE  BATHE. 


CRATETH  HIS  LOVE. 


\ 
The  Tragaedie  of  itflexanJer ''the  <>• 

PFIOLOGVS. 

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GT^Acitw  jpettaton  dot  not  heere  exfetl, 
ft/i  OH t  of  fleafttre^amorotts  difconrfet 
Our  fubieft  is  of  blond  Mid  Tragediet 
MttrtheTtftMle  Inceft,  and  Hj/facrijte. 
Behold  the  Strumpet  of  frond  lia'oyl  on, 
Her  Cup  with  fornication  foamingfutt 
Of  Gods  high  tvrJ/J  and  vengeance  for  that  ettiH, 
Wkkb  wot  impofd  vpcr?  her  bj  the  Ditiilt. 

Francis  Guicchiirdinc. 

^Ent  from  the  Chriftall  Palace  of  true  Fame, 
»3And  bright  Starre-Chamberof  c  tern  all  foulcs, 
Seuerd  from  Angels  fellowfhip  awhde, 
^To  dwdl  with  mortall  bodies  here  on  earth  : 
I  Francis  Guiccitrdine  a  Florentine, 
Am  by  the  powerful  I  and  commanding  Mufc, 
(  Which  beareth  domination  in  our  foules) 
Sent  downe  to  let  you  fee  the  Tragcc  ie, 
QfRoderigo  Borgia  lately  Pope, 
Calld  the  fixt  Alexander  }vin^  hisfonne 
Proud  C&far :  to  prefent  vnto  your  eyes, 
Tbeir  faithleflcjtcareleflejand  ambitious  Hues : 
And  firft  by  'what  vngodly  meanes  and  Arc, 
Hec  did>t^aine  the  Tople-Diadem, 
ThUvifionoffcrd  to  your  eyes  declares. 

Hee  with  a  fiber  red  mooHttk  tl.  e  ayre  thtet  timti. 

Enter, 

*At  tnedotre  betwixt  two  other  Ctrdinah&ofangQ  in  his  fur- 
plfhdtt  clofe  in  confcrcncFwith  them,  one  of  which  heeguideth  to  * 
Tent svJeere  a  Table  is  fttritifad  rvit  h  diners  baggts  of 'money ;  which 
that  CardiMtllbearethavay  :  and  to  another  Tent  the  other  fords* 
naff,  where  hee  deliuercth  htm  a  great  quantity  of  rich  Plate ,  irn- 
kraeesja>itbi<yHiȣofhA>id!.  Exeunt (ard.  ManetKodcrigo. 
A  a  -7* 


- 

THE. 

To  ttbomtfromM  other  place  *MoncI>e  -.vitk  a  magical  booke  OH* 
rod,i.v  priu.tte  vbifptrtK^ith  Roderick,  ivhome  the  (JMonkg 
drxvtth  to  .?  chaire  e»  midft  *f  the  Stage  nhich  ktrfavfabjOut 
before  it  an  other  C,rc/t,ntto  whi^(after  ftnblance  ofrc.idtHg  with 
exorcifmt.)  p?c.tre  exhalations  of  lightning  an  Jf>il^u>-ousfmi>ke 
in  mid/I  vhtrn^i  Aiuilinmoft  vgi)fb*«e  -.from  vthich  Rodcrigo 
turnrih  his  face  ,hcc  freeing  coniureA  dvane  After  more  thunder  and 
fire,  tfctnds  another  diutll  Itkj  a  Sargevit  with  a,  must  vnder  h  t 
girdle  .-  Rodcrigo  Miketh  .  Het  dtfctncCeth  :  after  more  thunder 
andfeafefuilfirf,Ajcendin  robes  fonificall  vnth*trifltCrowtc 
mbts  head,  and  Crofli  kejet  in  kis  havd:  adttiflkim  tnjiting  t* 
blacky  robu  lik*  .»  pronottrj  t*  eornerd  Cafpe  on  his  head  ,  A  box  of 
LMtcets*thugtrMctAlittkyeecttf£*if4rchmerttiH  hii  handt 
who  beewt  bought  v  nti  Alcxwder  ,  hee  wilting  Ij  rtcewetb  him; 
tt  whomihee  deliuertth  tht  *rjti»g  ,  vhitkfteming  to  re*dt,fri' 
ftntii  the  Pronot*rjflrjppttk  vf  JklmnAtitfleeue  Mid  letteth  ais 
<mne  bltud  in  a  facer  ,  and  batting  t*k(»  *  poet  fropt  tbt  *Pragf- 
t*rj  .fubfenbeth  to  the  jurehmnit  j  dfluurtth  to  .'  tht  mtutiindtr  of 
tht  bloul,  the  oth,ir  diuill  ftttntth  t*f*fl>e  vf  i  **d  from  baft  dif- 
rotbed  is  p*t  the  rick  Caf  tbt  Ttancli  t*adtbe  triflt  Cro»*»  ftt 
vpen  Alexanders  head  ,  tbt  Crt/+4i7"  itluurtiinlo  bit  hamds  ; 
indveithall  a  magical!  btokf.  ibis  do*nt  with  thunder,***  lifkt- 
nmg  the  duties  difceud  :  Alexander  adtAnctth-  hii»f*lf«  >  ««*^ 
drparceth. 

GMiccalar.'.int, 

Thus  firft  with  golden  bribes  he  did  corrupt-.        *  ,.+ 
The  purple  conclapc  :  then  by  diueliih  art  . 


To  him  makes  offerof  the  triple  Crowne 
For  certaine  ycarcs  agreed  betwixt  them  two. 
The  life  of  aaionitaUexptffletae  reft.         " 


ACT. 


T  H  E  V  IFlL  $  C  If  A  RTER. 

ACTVS.  T.    SC£N.  i) 

Enter Hireling  sfterdrvwrnes  $  trumpets  at  two  finer  My  laces, 
King Charles of  France,  GilbfrrMotrpanfeir,  Cardinall  of 
Saint  Peter  ad  Vincula  i/ottitrf :  encovntrin?  thtm  Lodowik 
Sforza,Charlcs  Balbiano,  the  Kir.^  of  Trance  and  Ebclowikc 
embrace.  •  k 


'.  Renouncd  L«cb»iko\u  warJikc  Couzen, 
Auipiciouily  encountrcd  on  the  skirrcs 
Of  Pus'mttitwc  greete  you  ioy  fully. 
,  Lode-.  Thrifc  and  foreucr  moft  renowns 

A  faithfull  tougtie  from  an  vnfaincd  heart 
As  a  iuft  herrold  full  of  i  •  uth  and  honor 
'        Onthebehalfeof  forlorne/M//* 

Needing  and  crauing  ar  your  Princely  handf, 
,  The  patronage and^ruepfotCiStion 

Of  fuch  a  Potent  and  victorious  King 
Humbly  falotes  your  rpyall  Maictty. 
Th'eihippe  of  which  fomc-timc  wcil  guided  flate, 
Is  through  tempefiious  times  malignity 
By  worthlefle  Pilot»,fooli/h  Goucrners 
Mutually  fa£tious,Iike  to  filick  thitough  SchiOne 
Into  the  bottome  of  the  blacke  abifine 
Through  th!  Impofition  of  n«ccffity. 
Do  notloh  dp/liot  thcn(moft  Chrittian  Charier) 
Donotfoifak'chirjioldingvphirhands 
Fot  fucco^  to  you?  royall  Clemency: 
Hir  faylcs  arc  rarti-maftes  fpcnt  and  rudder  Jbrooke 
And  vnder  water  fueh  wide  open  leakcs 
.    Asynder  water  foone  will  make  her  finkc. 
Hauing  beene  bilg'd^pon  fo  many  flielues, 
So  torne,fo  rotten  and  foJongvnHg'd, 
And  playing  with  the  tvaucs  to  an  Ja^inc 
As  onenot  gouerned  wiih  helpe  ofheime. 
O»e  Aen  whomc  nature  in  his  Vowes  tc  God, 
Hath.ri€d  to  tender  hcr/orlone eftate  '•*'.-. 

^fi^i,^K  %e..feciflg;  and  compaffiooatc, 
"  I 


Aducrtifcth  how  that  the  Otondes, 


THE  DiriLS  CHARTER. 
Rctendffs  her  to  yoyr  High  Maicftic, 
A  Ghriman  Pnnccfo  wifcfo  valiant: 
Vndoubtcd  heircvntothe  Crownc  of  Naples, 
By  lawful!  right  of  that  grcatc  houfc  oftsiniou: 
Of  which  your  grace  is  well  knowne  lawfull  hcire, 
By  th'ifliies  of  that  Chalet  thefirft,that  fir(l 
Of  the  bloud  royal^of  the  Crownc  of  France, 
Obtain'd  that  Kmgdome  ages  manic  paft. 
1  hefe reafons  wearc  with  Lodoant^Sforzjtmoud, 
To  moue  your  Maielty  with  martiail  force 
To  pafle  thefe  mount  atncs  to  poflcflc  your  owne. 
March  then  moft  Chriftian  and  renowned  Prince, 
Aduancc  thy  lilly  ftandard  potent  King: 
And  fmce  all  fkandallsare  rcraoii'd  and  cleer'd, 
Strike  vp  yew  ch cerefull  drummes  and  march  along 
In  Gods  name ;  with  good  aufpiccs  of  Saint  Dettjs, 
I  know  you  doubt  not  none  integrity: 
Can  more  grofle  error  reft  in  pollicy. 
Th en  firft  to  raiie  a  turbulent  fharpc  ftorme, 
And  TRaduifcdly  to  leaue  defence 
Todoubtfull  chance  and  poffi  bill  tits. 
To  broach  flrong  poyfo.i  is  too  d  mgerous, 
And  not  be  certci  ne  of  the  prefeat  rertue 
Which  is  contained  in  his  Amidot. 
Wilde  fire  permitted  without  limmit  burnes, 
Euen  to  confurae  them  thit  firil  kindled  it: 
I  did  aduife  you,!  induced  you, 
And  LfJavikg, which  brought  you  on  with  honor, 
Will  bring  you  of  with  triumph  and  renownc. 

fi>*r.  Embrace  me  Couzen  Sf*rt* :  by  the  foules 
Of  my  forefathers  Ireioyceas  muck 
In  thy  deare  friendship  and  wifeinduftric, 
AJ  in  the  more  parteof  my  pairituonie.- 
Courage  tegtther  let  TJ  (hare  all  one,  « 

In  lifcjin  death,  in  purchafe  or  in  none, 

Enter *(JM*jJt*£tr  wtth letter* to  Charles, 
Thefe  newes  are  fortunate  for  <D*nbt{nj) 


Alcbougb 


THE  ViriLS  CHARTER. 
(Although  i4lfonfo  did  accord  with  them,) 
Declared  haue  them.felues  for  Fr*nct  and  vs, 
Without  diflcmblingor  hypocrite. 

Lodf.  Why  this  was  it  1  did  expca  great  Charles, 
Our  armies  and  our  friendshauc  becne  long  fownc, 
The  ground  well  plowed,the  blade  is  full  come  vp, ' 
And  doubt  not  we  fhall  iiauc  a  ioyfoll  harueft. 

Char.  Coofen  Montfanjier 
Match  with  your  regiments  to  TWmw//. 
Expect  vs,  or  from  vs  direction  J, 
To  meete  our  forccs.when  wee  come  neere  Florence, 
There  fliall  youfindcthc  Strife  with  their  AitUlerie, 
Newly  by  fea  brought  vnto  Spetia, 
Come  Coofen  march  wcchcerefuily  togciher,. 
Fairc  is  the  way/aire  fortunc,and  faire  wether, 

Mompanfier  vitbfomc  fouldiers  Mid  £* 'fats before 
King  Charles  with  Lodowikc  imd  his 

SCENA.    a. 

Enter.-  i.GcHtlemcn  with  Libels  in  their  hands. 

l.qtHt.  Nay  fuch  prophanc  and  monflrous  Sdomit, 
Suchobfcurc  incclt  and  Adultery, 
Such  odious  Aturiceand  perfidie, 
Such  vinolence  and  bf  utifh  gluttony, 
So  barren  of  finccrc  intcgtitie. 

2>Gcnt.  In  whom  there  is  no  ftiame  nor  ycritie 
Faith  nor  religion,  but  mccre  cruelty  ? 
Immoderate  ambition.guilfull  trcacherie, 
Such  prophanation  and  Apoftacie , 
And  in  all  falfehood  fuch  dextcritie. 

i.Cmt.  As  heaucns  detcft,and  men  on  eanh  djftafte. 

a.^w^Such  inq>ious  facriledge,fuch  adulation  : 

l.Gfnt.  Of  all  good  men  fuch  detcftation. 

».$W.  Such  Magick  skill,fuch  diuilifti  incantation. 

I-^'IW.  Apparantfigarcs of  damn'd  reprobation. ' 

a.G«*.  Asia  all  thoughts  ^thought  abhomination. 


THE 

i.Gcnt.  Time  will  ouc-ftrip  vs ;  for  the  morning  ftarre, 
Portends  the  mounting  of  fairc.TAosfa*  Carre. 

i.Gent.  Hall  we,for  danger  drawnc  on  by  delay, 
Admits  no  time  10  tatty  till  clctrc  day. 

i  .g:nt .  Fix  on  your  Papc\s,thtfc  for  ^lexMuter 
And  his  ambitious  Ctftf ;  fct  on  yours.     • 
Hale  reucrcnt  Pafquill.JdoU  of  veritic,     -    Asbt»fi**th  t»  hu 
Accept  thefc  faaihccs  which  we  bring,  •          f*ptrt. . 

^.Gc,^t.  Tbefe  be  finnc  ofiiings  figuring  fouU  vice. 
Oh  glorious  guidcr  of  the  golden  Spheres,  - 
And  thou  that  from  tby  precious  lyricke  firings 
Makes  Gods  and  men  in  heauen  and  earifc  to  dance 
Witbfacred  couch  of  fweeteft  harmony: 
Pitty  thefe  times^y  vrhofe  malignme, 
We  loofe  our  grace,  and  thou  thy  dignity. 

i.tf»f.  High  Mufc,whlch  wbilome  tenucs  patronized, 
In  whofc  eternalUowles  of  memory 
The  famous  afts  of  Princes  were  comprized 
.  By  force  of  euer-liuingHifterie:  .    • 

What  (hall  wee  doc  to  call  thee  backe  agtinc? 
True  Chronicler  of  all  immortall  glory,     ' 
When  here  with  mortall  met\nought it  deuiTd, 
ButbowaUftoriefwAfouleTicetottauic 
SotHatalaitbygratiousOratone,  -.' 
^Uh  with  meere  truth  and.emiefimpathizd, 
li  filcnt ;  and  wee  Pocu  now  wrth  pame,  . 

(  Which  in  ^4/^Fountalnei  dip  dour  qmllcj) 
Areforc'dofmeniimpietietoplainei 
And  well  thou  woteft.wrought  agaiftl 
In  rugged  verfejTile  matters  to  co 

. 


Eucnthcn  thcfunnc4iWlc«rcL  „. .    , 
HsvelKmcntandmorttl^hcU^thi^ 

SMtingtepcareKTpon-  the  ¥g&""f 
DifplaicsUisbaftardwingwHiHtxtfc  ^ 


ttpfi/r/tS  CHARTER. 


cely  Fawlcons.or  hues  kingly  Birds, 
Should  hatch  their  young  oncs,plants  his  raucnous  Harpies, 
His  gracelcffc,impious,and  difaltrous  fonncs, 
Eucn  in  the  foueraigncChaire  of  domination. 

i  .<?««.  But  chiefly  one,that  diuelifli  Cardinall, 
Proud  Ce/#-,farlt,  with  fierce  impictic  : 
Hif  Oracle  and  inftrumcnt  of  ftiamc 
In  all  nefarious  plottsand  pra&ifes, 
Is  now  become  as  wicked  as  hirnfelfe  : 
But  haft  we  nowjleaft  any  fliould  fufpccl, 

i.gext.  Much  conference  with  TafquittrRVj  detect  v*. 

Exeiutt, 


Enter  Gifmond  di  Viffdtiyitut  after  him  B  n  barofla. 

Bar.  Dio  -yiffHard*  Sigwor  ittttflrijfimo  :  whether  in  fuch  haft 
my  noble  Lord  thus  early  ? 

Gif.  Signiffr  llarlxirtf*  in  happy  time  well  en  count  red  ,  for  1 
hauc  fomc  bufinefle  this  morning  with  my  brother  the  Duke 
of  Ctndit,  wherein  I  would  both  vfe  yourcounfell  and  cousi- 
tcnance.  - 

"Bar.  My  good  Lord  fife/li^hc  countenance  of  your  deuoted 
poorc  friend,  is  of  lefie  value  then  his  counfell,  yet  both  of  rery 
fmall  validity  :  fuch  as  they  be,vrith  his  life  and  beft  fortunes  he 
fincerely  facriftceth  all  to  your  fcruice.  i 

Gif.  Pardon  mee  dcere  fir  no  fcruice  more  then  reciprocall, 
and  in  due  paritie  betwixt  vs,and  fincc  wee  be  fo  necrc  it,  let,vs 
not  mffcPtfy  *«5without  aa^«r:  what  fcandalous  hycrogli- 
phickcs  haue  wee  heere  ? 
tA.  S.  <P.  LM. 


Againltmy  Lordthe  Popes  holineiie-iuchblaiph«mousimpu- 
dence/ucb.  intolerable  bitterncffie! 

C?V.  T.  St  tsf.  Thefe  arc  the  fame  letters  with  the  firft  begin 
ning  at  tbelaft,  Aftgntm  fttrum  Setjuitur  Antickrtftttt  .  thy 
Dirt  'o/^our  blefled  Alexttndir  (  beeifig  Stun  t  Pteters  fucceflbr) 
this  difiilifli  libeller  calls  ^»/«J5r/y?. 

B  S*r. 


DiriLS  CHARTER.  *** 

B.tr.  Paufe  there  my  Lord  alitle,fotnc-whathereconcernct 
my  Lord  the  CirdimU  Borgia,  .    ,  . 

et  pt<rj>urj  donauit  vt 
' 


d  itr 
Bar.   Alev,iid:r  Ctf-:rtmfnnm 


C/j/Oii  moftiatollcrable  abhomuution? 

Bit/-.  A'I'XAKdfr adopted  hisfonnc  C*f*r  iitethe  fellow* 
flip  of  Cardinalls ,  that  he  with  the  meaftruouspoylbuofhis 
breath  might choake the  whole  Conclave. 

fjif.&y  the  blcflcd  alter  of  Saint  Peeter  this  villanie  furpaflcth 
patience.- 

Bur.My  Lord  here's  a  long  libel!. 

Gif.  Read  it  go  ud  BM-faoffkimote  mifchcifc  of  my  wife.nay 
read  it.  ^ 

Bar.  QmdmiritmllfaitKxfii**  fft  Luactia Tliai», 
fme.i  Alexandri  filuJpenfn  nttrtiJ; 
.  The  fame  in  effc^  inieuerh. 
Welcome  good  Poft  (tomRtmt  tell  T$  fomc  newcj, 
Lncrect  is  turned  7%.«?>''ofcheflfwcs: 
la  whome  her  father  Alexander  law, 
His  onely  daughter,wife,and  daughter  in  law, 
.  Shall  I  read  on  my  Lord?aeie  is  much  more. 

GV/TNay  read  out  all  ,ic  is  but  of  a  whore. 

B*r.Fr*.icffco  di  G«*f*£*  was  the  firft, 
That  married  Lttcrece  Alexxndert  daughter, 
And  yet  the  Pope  thofo  bains  of  bridalc  buift, 
And  made  of  marriage  facrament  a  laughter, 
His.rcafon  was  bccaufe  that  fellow  poorc, 
Lackt  maintenance  for  fuch  a  noble  whore. 

C//7Malignanc  alpeftof  vngratloui  ftan, 
Why  hauc  you  poynttd  a.t  nay  miftrjei? 

At  r.Haue.  pa:  ieucc  good  my  Lord  and  here  the  id 

G'f.Patienz.tftrffrz.<i,  but  this  wound*  to  th'quici 

Bar.Mn  .ffar*.*  now  Lord  Marquci  ofPtfi* 
Wasfecond  husband  to  this.ioly  dame, 
Of  natures  faculties  he  bring  bare,   - 
In  like  (iat e  with  his  w cdeceflbr  came, 
Bccaufe  he,  when  he  mould  hauc  writ  his  mindj . 


'"'.<     'THE  ViriLS  CHARTER.  * 

Paper  well  might  ;  but  pen  or  incke  none  Bade. 

Gif.Oh  villainies  of  monftious  people, 
Fafhions  and  tunes  deformed  and  vnlcafbnable, 

Bar  .  Yet  my  Lord  a  little  haue  patience  in  your 
ownecauie 

Gif.  Malliccpcrforrne  thy  worft  leaft  comming  late, 
I  with  anticipation  croflc  that  fate.  Read  it,toot  man. 

B/tr.<jtfm<md[rtfe!li,iaobly  descended, 
Is  for  his  fLamef  ull  match  much  dil  commended. 
For  ncucr  was  the  (hameleffeF*/*/*, 
Nor  LMS  noted  for  Ib  many  wooers, 
Nor  that  vnchail  profufe  Sgixproai*. 
A  common  dealer  with  fo  many  dooers, 
So  proud.fo  faithlcflc,  and  fo  voyd  of  (hame, 
Af  is  new  broaell  bride  Lucre  tin, 
Take  to  thee  Gifmsnd  both  the  fkornc  and  frame, 
_,  And  liue  long  icalous  of  L  tKreti*. 
'  With  pufhing  homes  keepe  out  all  cotnmers  in, 
For  now  tKy  mortall  miferies  begin.  , 

(7/y;  Mortal!  mi  fencs?buc  we  arc  all  mortall, 
Fortune  I  fcorne  thy  malice,and  thy  meed, 
Keepe  them  vp  fafe  that  1  may  (hew  them  to  his  holines, 
Is  this  the  licence  which  our  citty  Rome 
Hach  giuen  to  beaftly  Kirdes  }and  fity  i  ift  s, 


Ri  bb  aldly  Rimcfters,arjd  malicious  curs, 
To  leaue  no  Rate  of  Church  nor  feculer,  . 

free  from  their  ordure,andpolution. 
Good  f>>.'.rlxtroff*  beare  me  Company: 
iExile  and  Punifhmciu  for  fuch  bafepeets, 
1  And  (In  pes  with  wicry  fcourg  cs  were  too  lit& 
Which  breathing  here  in  Rome  t  and  taking  grace 
From  the  faire  Sann'e-ftjne  of  this  hemilphere, 
Contaminate  that  ay  re  with  their  vile  breath. 
Obumbratingthis  light  by  which  they  liue, 
If  thcfe  were  truth:  this  t-mcs  impie  tie, 
MajrlboQefinckcdovvneTndcrthediety.    ' 

B  a 

'-'  '  '  • 


i.  ••W!^ 

TffR  DtriLS  CHAITER. 


Akxander  in  titsjiudj  with  boffi^ttseffrrjjjit  triplt 

Crimne  vf»*  «.  ctiflnon  before  him. 
Alex.  With  what  otpcncc  of  money  p!ate  and  iewcls 
This  Miter  is  attayn'd  my  Coffers  witneflc: 
But  t/fVjroth  my  couenant  with  thee 
Made  for  this  foulc  moreprcticimhen  all  trciiurc. 
Afflicts  my  confcience,O  but  Alexander 
Thy  confcience  is  no  confcience  ;  if  a  conscience, 
Ic  is  a  leoproufc  and  poluted  confcience. 
But  what  ?  a  coward  for  thy  confcience? 
The  diuttl  is  wimcflc  with  me  when  I  fcald  it 
And  cautcriz'd  this  confcience  now  fcard  vp 
To  banifh  out  fait  h,hopc  and  charity; 
Vfing  the  nameof  Chrtflian  as  aflale 
For  tArctne  plots  and  intricate  dcfigaes 
That  all  my  miAy  machinations 
And  Counfcls  held  with  black  Tartarian  fiends 
Were  for  the  glorious  funnc  -ftiine  of  my  fonnes; 
That  they  might  mount  c  in  equail  parralel 
With  golden  maiefty  like  Sxutrnes  Ibnne 
To  dartc  do  wne  fire  and  thunder  on  their  foes. 
That  ,  that  was  it,  which  I  fo  much  dcfu'd 
To  fee  my  fonnes  through  all  the  world  admir'd,   ' 
Infpight  of  grace,coifc4ence,and  tstchen* 
I  will  reioyce  and  triumph  in  my  Charter. 
Alexanderitadeth. 


Filt»r*t*  annis  i 

Prouifo  quod  xitn<jK*m  ttfpttt  tnmemU 

Crucitfgno. 


The  diuill  prouideth  in  his  coueiunt 

JfheuIdnotcrcfTeinjfclfeatanyuabe; 

]  ncurr  was  fo  ceremonious. 

Well  this  rich  Miiei  thought  it  coft  me  deare 


THE  D/riLS  CHARTER. 

Jot  He  tincketh  a  hM. 

Call  bether  my  two  fonncs  the  Duke  offitudj  and  the 
Cardinall  of  Faience. 

Happie  thofcfonnes  whom  fathers  1  one  fo  well 
That  for  their  fakes  they  dare  aducnturehell. 

Eater  the  D*^  of  Candy  A»  d  Cxfar  Borgia 

Jlrittin^fortrioritj. 

Come  ftiy  dcare  fonncs  the  oxnfort  of  my  life 
Yours  is  this  earthly  glory  which  I  hold. 
Cannot  the  fpacicus  boundcs  of  Italy 
Diuided  equally  containe  you  both? 
From  France  and  Swiflerl/md,  I  will  beginne 
With  Ntfles  and  thofcTowncs  in  Pedment 
And  all  the  fignones  in  Lombxrdj 
From  Tor  to.  ai  Volant  to  S.wonA 
And  Genet  on  th*  other  fid«  ofltalj 
Vpon  the  Mediterranetn  towards  Greece; 
Allotted  Candy  for  his  patrimony. 
And  in  Rtmam*  from  Pontremolit 
And  PrMa  to  faire  Florence  \  and  from  thence 
In  Tusk**)  within  thcRiuer  Nttrre 
And  fruitfuil  tsfrno  thofcfweetc  Prouincet 
Euen  to  Mont  AltotNitflettPolicAftr9 
And  Peiraptlia  in  fa'dria 
The  fiitthefl  of  home  of  Ittlj  for  ^i/Sr. 
Gaine  dubblcftrength  with  your  vnited  louer 
Loue  one  another  boles  you  foal  be  Kings: 
fortune  hath  beene  au/picious  at  my  birth 
Arid  will  continue  gratious  to  mine  end. 
C*ft»r  and  Pollux  would  not  liue  in Heaueu 
Vnlcflcs  they  might  be  ftclliried  togither, 
You  for  a  little-turfe  of  earth  contend 
When  they  togither  fliine  the  welkin  cleerc*: 
And  gentle  gales  be  are  fourth  the  winged  fades, 
But  when  they  fhineaparte  they  threaten  ftormcs 
And  hiddeous  temp  efts  to  the  Marrinerj 
C*ft<r  would  not  be  called  but  ?<?//*,«•  Cafltr 


Be  fifon  Candy  t£efar  gaudies  C*far* 

With  perfect  ]oue,deart  boyes loue  one  another     . 

So  either  fha!  be  ftren^thcned  by  his  brother, 

C*-  MofVWefled  reucrend  and  renowned  father, 
The  loue  by  nature  to  my  brother  CM^.Jt 
Enforce th  me  fqme-ttmes  in  plainer  fort 
To  dccrc  my  conicience  uTuing from  pure  loue, 
It  is  meere  loue  which  mooues  thefe  patfions, 
is '  When  I  do  counfcllor  aduifeyour  good. 

C**  I  know  dcerc  brother  when  your  counfcll  tends 
Vnto  my  good,it  iffueth  from  pure  loue. 

Ce.  As  when  I  tax  your  princely  conference 
Like  an  vnpitted  penetentiarie, 
Brother  with  reuerence  of  his  HoKnefle    -  " 
Your  hea«  is  too  much  fpic'd  with  honefty. 

Ale x.  I  and  I  fcare  me  he  will  find  it  fo, 
Your  brother  Ctfar  tells  you  rery  true:  .  vilv!. 

You  muft  not  befo  ceremonious 
Ofosthcsandhonefty,Princesofthi$world      ^?-1" 
Are  not  p'icktin  the  bookes  of confciencc, 
You  may  not  brcakc  your  promifc  for  a  world: 
Lcarnc  ibis  one  leflbnJookcyeemarkc  it  well,  -.   • 

It  is  not  al waics  ncedfull  to  kef  pe  prornife, 
Fcr  Princes(forc'd  by  mecre  neceflity 
To  paficihcir  faithfull  promiffes)againe 
Forc'd  by  the  fame  necedity  to  b  reake  promife. 

O.  And  for  your  more  inftru6ti6s  1  earn  e  thefe  rules! 
If  any  Cedar ,in  your  •fbrrcft  fpread, 
And  ouer-pc  ere  your  branches  with  his  top, 
Prouidc  an  axe  to  cut  him  at  the  root c, 
Suborn  e  informers  or  by  {hares  mtrap 
That  King  of  Rieiwidiinthe  Spiders  W<tbcj 
Or  els  in f  n arc  him  i  n  t fi e  Lions  toy  1  es. 
What  though  the  multitude  applaud  his  fame: 
Becaufc  the  vulgar  haue  wide  open  cares 
Mutter  amongfl  them  and  poflefle  their  hearts 
That  his  dcfijjnemtnts -wrought  againftthefi«C> 
By  which  yea  wouod  him  with  «  publ1  ckc  hate. 
[ 


--•  

THE  DiriLS  CHARTER.    -.  - 
So  let  him  pcrifli,  yet  feeme  pittifull 
Cherrifh  the  wealccnellc  of  his  ftockc  and  race 
As  if  alone  he  merittcd  diigrace. 
Sufferyour  Court  to mournc his  funeralls, 
But  burnc  a  bone-fire  for  him  in  your  Chamber. 

Altx.  Ctfir  deliuemh  Oracles  of  truth. 
Tis  well  fayd  fcfar,yet  attend  a  little, 
.  And  bmdc  them  like  rich  bracelets  on  thine  arm* 
Orasapreciousicwellat  thine  care.   , 
Suppofetwo  factious  Princes  bo:h  thy  friends 
Ambitious  both,and  both  competitors, 
A  Juancc  in  hoftile  anr.cs  againft  each  other 
loync  with  the  ftrongcft  to  confound  the  weakc 
But  let  your  wars  foundation  touch  his  C  rowne. 
Your  ncereft  Charity  concerne*  your  felfc; 
Els  letliim  peri/h ;  yet  feeme  charitable. 
As  ifyou  were  mccrcly  compof 'd  of  venue: 
Belceue  me  Candy  things  arc  as  they  fccme, 
Not  what  they  be  thcrrifeluesjall  is  opinion: 
And  ail  this  world  is  but  opinion. 
Looke  what  large  diftancc  is  twixt  Hcaucn  and.Earth,, 
So  many  leagues  twizt  wealth  and  honefty:. 
And  they  that  liue  puling  vpon  the  fruits 
Ofhoncftconfcicnres;ftarue  on  the  Common., 
Ctfxr  can  tell  thee  tins  in  ample  forte. 

And  Ctfar  louc  h  im,  louc  him  hartily;  ' 

Though  mildcnefle  do  poflcfle  thy  brother  Candle, 
It  is  a  gentle  Tice,vicining  vcrtuc. 

Ctw.Vndcr  correction  of  your  Holincflc, 
Thofe  wanes  which  vertuc  leuies  againft  vice, 
Arconcly  knownc  to  fomc  particulers 
Which  haue  them  wrytten  in  their  confcierices. 

Thofe  arc  the  fame  they  fcemc ,  and  in  fuch  warrcs  ; .  ;i 

Your  fonnc  ftuH  make  rcmonftrance  of  his  valour, 
And  fo  become  true  Champion  of  the  Church. 

Crf/  It  is  the  precious  Ornament  of  Princes 
To  bettronghcartcd,'Moud.;and  valiant, 
But  well  attempted  "with  calhdity, 

Brother 
'   / 


Brother  with  reference  ef  his  holindfe 
(Whofe  (acred  words  like  blefied  Oracles 
Haue  pointed  at  your  prudeace)G«yir  would 
Haucgiucn  the  like  aduifc  :but(in  condufion) 
Vndoubtedly  to  workc  out  thy  confufion. 
Enter  'Barrutrdt. 

*/Ut.  Vpon  my  blefling  follow  Ctftrs  counfcll; 
It  tendcth  to  thy  glory.  < 

2flvi.MoftblefledLord, 
Einbafladors  from  Ferdin4*deof  Pftfltt 
Arriucd  hecre  attend  your  holineflc. 

t/*/<?.  This  is  a  welcome  meflenger  for  §Wfr<7, 
To  make  a  marriage  with  the  Lady  SHMHCC. 
And  Cfty  fat  fo  much  as  this  requires 
.  A  ioyfuil  entertainmentjtake  that  honor          -         •> 
And  bid  him  welcome  with  due  complements* 
Shew  courteous,  language  laudable  apportc; 
Let  them  be  feafted  io  more  fumptcous  fort 
Then  ordinary  metTeneers  of  ftate 
Qbferue  his  fpccchej/athomc  his  defignesj 
And  for  I  know  thy  nature  tractable, 
And  full  of  cQurtciie  :  fhcw  courtcfie 
And  good  intreatie  to  them  :  Gent  It  fade 
Now  thew  thy  felfc  a  politittan; 
1  neede  not  giuethee  large  inflrucftions; 
For  that  I  know  thee  wilc.an  d  honorable 
Greete  them  from  rs  :  Ctfrr  (hall  at  a  turne 
Giue  corrcfpondence  to  thy  courtcfie  t 
I  as  well  fitteth  with  my  ftate  and  honor 
Within  thefe  ten  d  aies  wil  admit  them  hearing; 
Mean  c  while  leame  out  by  lore  of  polici  c  * 

The  fubftance  of  their  motions,that  we  may 
Be  better  arm  d  to  giue  them  refolutlon. 

CM.  Your  holineifc  in  this  fliall  fee  my  skill, 
To  do  you  feruice,  £x*t  Crndj. 

*AUx  .  Ctftr  now  to  thee.  x-  ijif. 
This  raskc  vpon  thy  (boulders  onclylcaoej; 
I  reft  vpon  thee  £i/4rrvrerc  it  not 


inw tnouim«uvv»ji>»« '«» — -..  7  - 
•  ]  durft  not  cwfi  fuchthings  ot  confequence, 
To  feeble  fpirits :  therefqretro.rn  our  liable* 
Six  Perjte  Couriers  arm'd  *d  furmdicd 
With  rich  Caparifons  of  gold  and  PearJc, 
With  fix  rich  Complct  Armors  for  their  laddies, 
And  fuch  a  Cabbinet  of  prcuous  Jewels. 
As  we  (hall  chooie  within  to  m«*row  morning 
Prefer  from  vs  in  token  of  ourjoue.1 
Let  for  no  colt  in  fumptuouj  banqueting, 
Bdeeue  me  fcfir  fopeximcs  at  a  banquet, 
More  ground  is,gocthca  at  abloudy  battdl.     • 
Wormeout  their  b«K)rt,fathom  chcir  delight!  . 
If  they  delight  in  tfcuwbicbJV^/wcouets,    , 
FiBe,witty^oue.fick,b>tiueianabeautifulJ, 
Hoqucdt,  g^ancing/ull  of  fantafies. 
Such  Sugar harccd  Sjraujot  (iich  Commctt, 
A»iib»oein  our  imperiall  ftate  of  Runt, 
Tflic  pick-locks  in  clofewasrfioCpoIick, 
Prefent  them  wUfe  tt 


So  Jong  ts  kteic  they  kccpc  thci 

•J&Pr'  c*/riA^uc^aca^ 
Wife,rranke,«nd  honorable. 

T  *     Jtfix.  I  doubt  it  not :  - 

f&d  Cttfarfa  thoitioo^imbrKC  niy  Jouc, 
>Ior«thcn  tKp*>orldbcfides  )  accompli(h  rhi*, 


or  a  bufinefle  ofbtoud, 
Neeidy  concerning  her  eftatetnd*nine. 


Eicit. 


the  Sttg, 


t.\Lncretia<3&  off  all  ftruilc  fearc, 
t» 


THE  Dir/LS  CHARTER. 
ReHengc  thy  fclfc  vpon  thy  iealous  husband 
That  hath  becraid  thine  honor,  wrong'd  thy  bed  • 
Fcarc  not  ;  with  rcfolution  act  his  death  : 
Let  none  ot  Borgi.u  race  in  policies 
Eicced  thcc  Litcrect:novi  proue  C*f*rs  Sifler 
So  deepc  in  cloudy  ftratagems  as  hee  : 
All  finorj  haue  found  examples  in  all  times. 
If  womanly  tliou  melt  then  oil  to  mindc/ 
Impatient  Jl  'edeM  wrathfull  furic, 
And  rr.ging  Clittmneflrncs  hideous  facl  : 
P>  -o£m  -t  iiranfcc  mut  ther  of  heronely  fonne, 
Ai:d  'fiuxMts  fifty  Daughters  (all  but  one)$' 
That  i  :  oncnighc.thcir  husbands  flecping  flew. 
My  caulc  as  iutt  as  theirs.my  heart  as  rcfolute, 
My  hands  as  ready.  Gifmonel  I  come, 
Haild  on  withfurietoreucn^e  thefevvron"s 
And  louc  impoifon'dwitli  thy  icaloufie, 
I  haue  dcuifed  fuch  a  curious  ihare, 
As  icalious  Vulcan  ncueryct  deuifd, 
Togralpehis  aimcsviiablctorefift, 
Deaths  inflrumcnis  inclafcd  in  thefe  hands. 

.\  bee  k»*eletb  cowm. 

You  griefly  Daughters  ofpriitrne  Erebus, 
Which  Ipit  out  vengeance  from  your  viperous  heircs, 
Infufe  a  three-fold  vigoi  in  thefcanr.cs  ; 
Imarble  more  n;y  flrorg  indurate  heart, 
To  confumaterhc  plot  of  my  reuenge. 

Sket  rifetk  4»A  wdketvpii 
£»r«-Gifmond  di  Vifelli  f  ntritfieiin  hit 


hit  point/. 
Heere  comes  the  fubie£  of  my  Tragedy. 

Cjif.  What  my  Lucretta  walking  alone  ? 
Thcfe  folitarie  pa/Tions  fhould  bewray 
Some  dikontcn  tnicnt,  and  thofc  gracious  eyes 
Seeme  to  be  mocu'd  with  ang  er.net  with  louc  : 
Tell  me  Lucretitjnvy  thy  (?//»»»»«/  know  ? 

Luc.  Demaundli  thou  the  caufc  i  n  iun  ous  Gifr»t*d  f 
When  like  a  i  cdufc  (  (hut  rp  from  the  world) 


THE  DWILS  CHARTER. 

I  liue  clofe  prifcner  to  tljfcicaloufie  ?' 

JhcEfperian  Dragons  Kept  cot  with  more  watch, 

1  he  golden  fruit.thcn  thou  my  fatali  beauty : 

Thou  wouldft  cxcJude  mt  from  the  fight  of  Sunne, 

But  that  his  beamcs  brcake  through  icmecreuifics 

Thou  wouidfl  debarre  me  from  the  common  ayre, 

But  that  againltnny  will  I  fuck  it  in,  / 

And  breath  itoiitinfcaldingfiehcsagaine: 

Were  I  in  Naxas  where  no  noife  is  heaid 

But  Nep tunes  rage  ,  no  fights  but  ruthelciTc  rocks. 

Or  in  the  Lieu:*  deferts.or  cxchang'd 

This  Hemifph c  re  of'^otne  for  t h'  •^f»tipodest    * 

Were  not  to  gricuous  as  to  dwell  in  Rome , 

Banirti'd  from  J'ght  and  confcicuceof  friendi. 

Gif.  Rlam'ii  thou  tny  lealonric  ?  nay  blame  thy  beauty, 
And  l«uc  imprifon'd  in  tliofc  amorous  lookcs : 
I  feare  the  Sunncs  reflexions  on  thy  face, 
Lead  he  more  wondring  at  thy  precious  eyes, 
Then  any  Nunphes  which  he  moft  honored, 
Should  bcarc  t  hcc  to  fome  other  Paradice, 

And  rob  me,  filly  man,  of  this  worlds  loy. 

I  feare  the  wmdes.leaft  amorous  I  ant  in  them, 

(  Enuy  ing  fuch  pretious  nature  amongfr  men  ) 

With  extreame  paflion  hence  fhould  hurry  thee; 

Oh  loue  is  full  of  ftarc  •  all  things  I  feare, 

By  which  1  might  befruihateofthy  loue. 

LHC.  ScorHt  thou  mee  Gif'xo»d'.\ith  continual!  taunt*  ? 

Oh  God  of  heaucnsjfhall  1  both  fuffer  /hame 

And  fcorne,with  fuch  difpifd  captiuitie. 

G'f.  Here  in  the  prefcnce  of  the  powers  in  Heaueo, 

I  doe  not  /prake  in  kerne , but  in  mecrc  loue : 

And  further  Litertfe,  (  of  thy  demcncie, 

For  loue,and  bcautie, both  arc  richc  in  bount'.e) 

Forgiue  mo  v,  hat  is  paft.and  I  will  fwearc, 

Neaerto  ve?:hcc  with  moreiealoufie. 
L*ct  Thouxvilt  forfwcarethy  fclfe .-  {jifotond  come  hither  ? 

Sit  dewnc  and  anfwtr  me  this  quem'on.    Gifmond  fittetk  d<m*t 

in  *  ^<t/r/;Lncretia  en  t 
\  C  a 

' 


r^vrr-  - 

TtrttefrfLs  c  a  ART  EX. 

Vfhcn  1  beftowcd  on  dice  this  dian*SfcJ 
?ft  Jewell  once  held  precious  as  nry  life ; 
And  w>di  it  ca(!  away-rhjrfelfe  oh  thee     ' 
Didlrifcou  notpromifeto  raaiixainemine  honour, 
Neither  in  word  nor  deed  to  guic  fulpcci       • 
Of  thy  diflikejand  haft  thou  not/ince  then 
In  prcicncc  of  my  necrc'S  Nob^jflijcnds 
Rebuk'd  me  like  a  Lnytt  for  mjfljghtncflc? 
Andasainifcr  lockeshisrronyyp 
Somer«ftraind  fronrfpeech  asfl^Sght  pfthem? 

Gif.  When  firft  thou  dicia  btfli|vv  this  Diamond, 
It  had  a  precious' luftre  in  mm{£& 
And  was  pofleft  of  vcrrte.vriieiUW'ow'd 
To  Jitaintainc  that,  which  wwlbpoitibie: 
But  force  that  time  this  flone|fei  had  a  flaw, 
Broken  v.  it h in  rficring,hiift8*rro\vne  dimmf, 
TW  vcrtue  vanifht,and  JHfluff«toft. 


£«p.  T  can  no  longer t>rcok«  thrfe  bafe  re 
Thcfeiaurjting  iiddJe»>ird  cfbfrlibcllingr 
^/^Oh  hclpc  I  ainftranglcd,' 


^jertmlfffiertth  te  ^ 
Ztf.Pes^*  wrctchedVillaine,thetvrecltic  this^qtuckly: 
Or  by  the  1  in i/ig  powers  ofheauen  ilc  kill 
Shtgaggrth  bim^d  t*i(eth  /tpxpe*  out  of 
Take  pen  and  .incke :  tis  not  to  make  thy  will; 
For,  if  thou  wilt  fubfcribe,!  will  not  14IL 
Tis  but  to  cleere  thofe  fcand«lls  pf  my  (htmc, 
With  whichthy  iealoufte  did  roe  defame. 


So  nowthitpartis  playd,whatfb11owes  now? 
•  Thou  Ribb«tU,Cuckccld,Ral'call,LibeIle^ 
Pernicious  Lecncivoide  of  all  pcrformapcci 
Pcriurious  Coxcombc/ook,now  for  thofe  wrongs 
Which  no  great  fpirit  could  v»ell  toll  craw 


•-  •» 


THE  DITfLS  CHARTER. 

My  Hefted  father  and  my  brother  Cxfar  Sheft.ittttb 

With  inccftrthis  take  for  ray  brother  Candy: 
.  And  this  for  Noble  Sphere*  whom  thou  wrongeft; 
And  fince  the  time  is  fiiorte-l  will  be  fhortc: 
For  locking  vp  of  me,calling  mcwhorc, 
Setting  efpialis  tending  at  my  taile; 

Take  this.and  this  &  this  to  wiake  amends.  thru  ft*',  s  togither, 
"And  put  thee  from  thy  paines; 

She  vnbindeth  him  ,  tajetk  him  on  thegrovitd  ,  pMtttth  the  <%^". 
tn  his  haxdsa  ?*]>er  on  his  k*eej&  taking  cer  trine  papers  out  »fhts 
ftcket  pKttcth  tn  others  in  their  ({eede:&  con  fifth  gwtj  the  chttire 
No\v  will  my  father  Alexander  fay 
That  I  did  take  the  bcft  and  fafert  way, 
And  Cajar  will  approue  it  with  his  heart, 
That  Lftcrece  hath  perfonnM  a  cunning  parte. 
If  others  af  kc  who  Gifmandt  kild  or  why 
It  was  himfeife  repenting  icaloufic.  .    Exit  Lucrctia. 

Bto^atojfa  kaect^eth  at  *  dore, 
Bar.  Holla  witliin-fherc? 
Whyfellowes? 

Seruin  :mtn.  Hecre  my  Lord. 
r£ar.  What  is  my  Lord  '~UifeUi  flirring  yet? 
My  Lord  th<:  Pope  expels  him;and  the  an^ttfTadon 
Of  Naples  crane  his  company.        Enter  Bar.4»^  Struingmati, 
Ser.  My  Lord  I  i'Sue  not  fecnchim  yet  this  mornir>g. 
^Ar.  Is  not  yourLaity  Lxcrce  ilirving  yrt  ? 
'Ser.  No  my  good  Lord  I  thinkc  fhce  be  not  yet  come  from 
ficrchamber,hci  cuftonic  is  not*o  befecne  lo  foonc, 
5<cr.Tis  w  c!l,tis  wcl,lcthcr  take  ealc  in  gods  name, 
But  make  haft,  call  vp  my  Lord  thy  maiitcr  honeft  fellow. 
5irr/With  patience  of  your  Lord  (hip  I  will  fpcakc:    ~~ 
For  three  dales  fpace  I  did  finde  in  my  Lord 
Pan*ionatc"motions.land  llraoge  melincholie 
T  may  be  his  fo'itude  hath  dravvhc  him  forth,  \ 
I  wifl  firlt  looke  the  garden  and  chc  galleries. 
2?*r.  Do  ciy  goodniend  I  will  expert  thec  in  thisparler  here? 
jisJBarbdroffiioesM  hee   ndeth  Vilcll 


hee  findeth  Vilclli  mitrtbe* 
rcdvpexme 


THE  D/r/lS  CHARTER. 
Fc  low  come  back*  coax  bwk/dbw  comc  back, 
Your  Lord  l.cr.  murthred  here.caU  vp  your  Lady. 
Call  ,n  your  fellow  fcriwnu.0,4  Wo** 
This  dagger  grafpcd  in  his  fatal!  hand 
Rcucalci  ionic  violence,  wrought  on  himfclfe: 
Could  nature  fo  much  violate  her  fclfe? 
Was  it  not  wrought  bybioudy  2.rfw«racc? 
I  doubt  in  ihis  the  diuills  hypoclKifo, 
-Mice  of  He-aliens  Hi  me  and  infcrutabte  ,. ,  i 

licuealc  it,oh  rcuealc  it  in  :hy  mercy. 

Eater  Lucrccia  with  MoticilJa. 

Luc,  \Vhcre  is  my  Lord  ?  my  dcarc  Lord? 

"Btr. Tauy Lidy.          '    i< 
Approch'not  nccre  thisnj:hfull  fpe£tacle; 
Approch  not  nccrc  this  fpe^aclc  of  bloud, 
Thi«uihfullfpc£acleof  bloud  and  death, 
Leaflfuddainc  horror  of thcfcWecding  wounds 
Wound  thy  difti  acted  fpirits  to  pale  death. 

Luc.  Whai  horror  or  what  mortall  fpeiladc, 
Vpori  fuch  fuddaine  hath  aftonifhed  me? 

Oh  my  dcerc  Lord:P</^  fpeake  to  mej.  •'. 

Ob  «x>ft  difaftrous  accident  and  hourej 
^jrme  moft  wretched  and  vnfortunate/ 
%ycereft  lord  thetreafure  of  my  life, 
Tiarfwecteft  paradice  of  my  beft  hapes, 

Is»urthred:ieckcoutthemurtherers  A 

Lcauc  not  vnfeartcht  a  corner  nor  a  Cranyt      •  - 
Locke  rp  the  dorcs  thercjcaft  that  homicide 
Efcapc  rs  in  this  paffion 

Bar.  Hauc  patience  Lady, 
Hcauens  will  rcueale  the  miuthauJpubt  it  not. 


.  Now  w*th  thefc cycHfec  the  murtaerer, 
Staind  with  the  guilt  of  naturejoh  ray  Lor4 

^  You  little  know  that  thefc  weake  woman*  hanfls 
Twifcrcfcued  hjjjic  the  riolcnse  <>fhi$ 
Prom  killing  ofhirnfilfe  before  this  time: 
Oh  He  jpon  the  diwill;and  rodancbofyj     , 


TffE  DJf/LS  CH4RTSR. 

Which  Ictuc  me  defolace  a  f oiclorn e  widdo w. 

Afft.  Madam  thefc  pipers  will  bewray  TOOK  matter. 

Lmc  Oh  might  I  findc  an  other  murmerer. 
£  B*r,  Thefe  do  containe  Come  matter  read  them  Lady. 

Lue .  My  heart  fwolne  rp  with  forrow,lends  no  light 
Vnto  mine  cy  es,nor  force  vnto  my  tongue 
To  fee  one  letter,  or  t»  reade  one  word*> 
I  pray  you  reade  it  good  Lord  Bxrba-ef*. 

B<trhtr0ff*  rtadtth. 

I  GifmeiA  di  r//r//»  through  deibcrate  griefe  conceued  in  ica-- 
Joulie(  which  I  bare  againft  my  Lady  LIWTWM  )  hauing  found 
out  by  much  ttiall,and  examination  het  ratthruinciTe  arid  inno- 
cency,makethisniy[Tocdtanen  as  the  lail  piacular  oblation 
to  her  for  thofe  wrongs  that  with  mine  ow  n  yufortunace  hands 
I  hiue  ended  toy  life ,  defying  her  and  all  others  to  forgiue  me, 
aad  pray  for  ine ,  febicriSed  with  mine  owne  hand,  ai  d  fe|Ud 
\vith  my  fcale.  .  qifmondde  fiftlU. 

11  vtla*  fumore, 
A  me  trtffft  ilcutr .*. 

Met.Qh  Lord  ofhc  »uen$  haue  pardon  on  bis  fculc. 

Luc.  This  is  his  hand  and  fcale,  ipeake  now  my  Lord: 
Did  not!  foonc  difclofc  the  murtherer? 
Toid  I  not  t hac  the  manhcrer  was  prcfcn t? 
Ah  ncuer  ncuer  fliall  1  liuc  to  Ice.  fitfiiutJtt k. 

B*r.  Comfort  you  felfedeere  La^y  God  will  fend  fuccor 
Your  husband  hath  paied  dccrcly  for  thefc  wrongs. 

Luc.  Giue  me  my  Lord  sgaine^dcath  flial!  not  haue  him, 
Come  my  deere  (jf/aw^come  againe  my  ioy  e: 
Delay  me  not  Je«ftl  prciieni  thy  loue 
I  cannot  bro^cc  dda/s.L Mtrtct  fhail  follow. 


frettemeth  her . 

Air.  Tempt  not  Gods  iuftke  Lady,  fall  to  praicr, 
Helpe^n  there, take  your  Lord  out  ofher  fight. 

Lite.  Oh  my  deare  friends  that  fee  my  miferic s, 
I  you  befeech  in  deareft  tenucrncfle 
Biiag  in  the  body  ofay  tica*  eft  Lord; 

m 


THE    DiriLS  CHARTER.' 

Tka,t  1  before  my  death  may  (\vith  tlicfe  eyes) 
Behold  him  hoi.or'd  in  his  oblequics. 

£.-.r.  And  1  wil  bearethcfe  papers  to  his  Holincs, 
V\  hofcforrow  wil  exceed  lor  Gtfmottdi  dcKh.Extttat. 
EmrGuicchiaidin. 

C^o.Tlvjs  fo-i'.c  fu'piuon/care  andicaloufie 
Of  /li;me,uifl:onor,9!id  his  wines  hoc  lult, 
Hath  feaz'd  vpon  VifeH:i  v.-hoA:  re  uenge, 
Was  to  rcSraii:e  Lfin-rcc  from  Company. 
Bucfwc!lingpiide,anci  'uft.both  limides,  . 

Alifwer'd  his  Ion  ing  A:  are  .?nd  fliamc  with  death. 
Attend  the  fequell.Now  luccediucly 
(After  fuch  warlike  preparations, 
So  many  firtne  hopes  fouiu!  in  It*})) 
King  Carles  with  fiftccnc  hundred  men  at  armcs, 
Three  thotifand  Archers,  with  fix  thoufand  Swift. 
Trench  mcn,and  G^fcens  twifcas^many  more, 
With  martiall  mcaiui  ^^cs,ouer  Piemont 
Treads  a  long  march  after  his  drums  and  fife, 
With  Cfttilans  force,an  d  now  h  is  tfunipets  hard, 
Vnto  the  gates  of  Rome  giuefrcfh  allarms, 
•  Vnto  the  Popc^'ho  ftirrcth  vp  in  annes, 


ACT.*.  SC"£-  «• 

Enter  Alexander  with  a  Lintjlockj»  his  hand;vtitu  kin* 
-Carfar  Borgia,  Caraffa,Bernardo  Piccolomini, 
the  Caftilian-,Gaflper  dc  fois  Mr.  tftbt 
ordinance. 


take  fiue  hundred  hargucbufle, 
Two  hundred  Arbalaftes,and  fiwtifie, 
Vpon  the  tower  of  Saint  SebaftiMt,    . 
Affronting'  that  port  whcreprowd  Charles  fliould  enter, 


P»<r.Ourfou]diei»  ready  be  with  match  in  cocke, 
fattcnd  this  ferutce.and  oar  fcurriew, 
Are  now  rcturn'd  hauing  difcryd  King  Charles, 
His  cnfigns  and  bis  Cornets  proudly  wand, 


With  plumed'  rcgtments,and  troopcj  ofhorfe, 

Marching  in  glory  to  the  gates  ofRo.tu.          Exit  Piccolo. 

Alex.  Brauely  bring  on  your  companies  bold  hear  ts, 

fpAr  df  Ffis,  arc  thofe  two  Bafliskts, 

caciy  mounted  on  their  carnages  ? 


. 

:.  VVeuuke  you  rmirtcr  of  cur  Ordinance,     He  deliuerttk 
And  on  the  T;irrct  of  Sartit  Mria*.  his  Lit/loci^, 

Plant  fix  more  Cannon.  and  fburc  Culuerings, 
Foure  Lizsrd?,ai:d  eight  Sscres.with  all  fpccd, 
Take  Gunners  \\ithyoutothcCiKadcll, 
Po\vder  and  fliot/uith  Ladles  for  their  <harge, 
,  See  none  be  wanting  5  fct  them  to  their  taske. 
Hauc  a  good  care  your  Pyoncrs  woikc  hard, 
To  further  your  fortifications.  Exit  Gafper. 

^yPlcalechycurHoliacirctogiuemeleauc,  4 

It  fitteth  well  with  our  OWBC  purpofes, 
To^iue  Cbarlts  enrrancc,and  without  rcflraint, 
Leaft  he  by  rigor  fnould  vfurpe  that  leaue, 
Which  to  refflt  were  vaint  and  dangerous. 
Bdeeue  me  Father  we  muftremporize. 

Cxrtjf,  Beficics  you  fee  how  the  Cuia&rutn  Duke, 
Out  of  the  Port  of  Saint  Sdajhitn, 
Not  one  hourc  p«ft,hath  iflucfl  and  left  Rome. 
Now  though  you  do  fufce<i\coBcealc  all  doubts: 
For  you  fliiltnnde  this  fore  and  commonly, 
Dangers  accompany  fufphioa, 

-  AUx.  We  wdl  embrace  that  courfcjbut  with  your  leaue, 
In  Caftle  Anpio  Capitulate  : 
Standing  (as  befttcfits  YS)  on  our  guarde. 


'Enter  Piccolomini,  Gafper 

Enfgne,  Drummtt  n»4  Trumpets. 
-'PicctLTis  thneyourHoirocflctookeeti  your  guard, 
FotPotent^<«r/«  (like  one  that  cbnqucrtth) 
Arm'd  at  all  pecceSjin  his  plumed  caske,  " 
And  with  a  Launce  refting^ppn  his  thigtr 
4dreidy  wi  A  hi«  forces  hath  pofleft 

P  -   The 

„' 


;CH^RTE&  -™^"!T* 

The  fuberbs.atid  is  now  come  to  the  gates. 

e/4/*.Wc  arc  refolued:  Gafper  4t  fois  tai'e  heed, 
On  paine  ofdeath  no  fouldier  be  fo  bould 
As  to  difchardgcoucpcece  or  arbalaft,, 
Before  ih'alatme  being  ^iucnfrom  them, 
Wee  with  a  culucring  from  Caft'c-^r^/^ 
Proclamc  hoftility  :  croopc  on  a  pace, 
Take  we  what  fortune  peace  or  warrc  affords, 
The  word  of  rcfolution  is  with  fwords. 

Exeunt  with  drum  and  trumpet '. 
Enter  iritk  drttnts  and  trumpets  :Ki»g  Charles, 
Cardinal  Saint  Peter  ad  vincula^w/J  Af- 
canio,Lodwick  Sfbrza :  Mompan- 


nsrs, 

(Entries  Thus  far  with  much  applaufe  in  ioyfull  marten, 
(With  good fuccrfle  and  hopefull  augurie, 
We  inarched  haue,  within  the  walls  oi'Romt, 
Not  Htlc  wondering  that  hisHolines, 
Doth  giue  fuch  (lender  welcome  to  our  troups. 

LM.  Your  maicfty  may  well  perceaue  how  feare, 
And  iealeous  Judgement  of  a  wounded  confcicwce, 
Workes  hard  in  <i4li\-x»der. 

Afc .  A  ud  how fexc-likc. 
(Houlding  newtrality  the  fureft  gard)' 
He  cbopes  himfdfe  in  Caftlc  Angela. 

c3f«».Pleaieth  your  maiftic  to  giue  a  furamons, 
Vrfto  the  Gaftle  for  feme  parliance, 
Vpoa  fuch  articles  as  were  fee  downe, 

Cb*r.Comc  we  wil  touch  him/ummonforthapatje..  r 

found  drum  #nfn>er  4  trttmftt* 
Enter  Piccolomini  vpon  tkewdts.  ^  ^ :' 

What  office  beare  you  marching  on  thofe  walls, 
We  made  no  fummons  to  conrcr  with  you. 

P«f.MoftChriftian  princ?  plcafcth  your  mightines, 
lam  Caftillian  of  Saint  /ingelo,  Vjlder  his  Hofinej, 
Char.  To  bid  defiance  to  our  forces? 

P^.Noe  moft  gracioHS  Lord,  -  J 

But  to  1  aiut  e  you  from  bis  Holincs. 

<^«IB- 

'___    .  '  -• 


THE  DiriLS  CH ARTS' R. 

hat  isheficke? 
.y  well  difpof  d, 

S.P;.«f  tuv.Nor  euer  was,nor  will  be  well  difpofd. 
£h*,  An  ocherfummons  for  his  Holmes,  E\it\fPifcoi, 

Sound  drams  jxfaere  trmnfett 

Alexander  vpo»  tie  walls  in  bis  fantificalls  tenvixt  Carfar  Borgia 
a»d  Caraffa  {'ardinallsfafore  him  the  Dake  of  Candk  for- 
ring Afwordafitrthem  Piccolomini  Gafperdefpis.    ' 
*,4lc.  Moft  LhhPian  Cbsrlat  here  1  falace-jzour  grace, 
Bidding  you  peaceably  welcome  to  Ronst, 
If  you  bring  peace  along  with  you  to  R'ome, 

(har.la  riliaji  Loue  1  thanke  your  Holmes, 
Welitlc  thought  it  out  moft  holy  father, 
That  our  alegcance  to  the  Church  of  Rome, 
Which  we  with  all  our  prcdcceflbrs  tcndred, 
Should  hauc  enfbrc'd  you  to  take  fancluary. 

v4lcx.  Sonnc  Chxrles  know  then  we  tooke  not  to  this  place, 
In  fearc  as  to  fome  rcftige  or  afylc: 
But  for  afmuch  ss  news  were  brought  in  poft, 
That  you  with  all  your  forces  did  approch, 
Arm'd  and  in  hoftilc  manner  to  this  Citty, 
The  Cone! auc  thought  it  fit  tendnng  the  fafty, 
Of  holy  Cl)urch,arid  lacred  priuiIedgCj 
To  know  your  meaning  firft,and  then  with  pomp, 
To  make  your  welcome  in  Saint  Peters  pall  ace, 
In  the  bcft  fafhion  with  due  ceremonies. 

Char  Know  then  mbft  holy  father  what  we  would, 
Kauing  in  rcdious  marcht  from  France  thus  far, 
Palt  with  our  forces  God  ftU  giiidingvs~, 
(As  we  be  dcepely  bound  by  lawesofnaturcj 
And  reafon  to  worke  tiircly  for  our  ri^ht) 
We  left  noe  bufie  doubts,nor  obftacles, 
Which  might  prcuent>v$  in  our  iuft  impreafe, 
Hence  was  it  that  w«  did  Capitulate, 
So  ftriiUy  witH  the  crafty  florentines, 
Whorae  we  w  ell  knew  fauour'd  4!fhonfecs  part* 
And  this  midePir  ietioyae  in  league  with  vs. 
Yet  hauing  notice  that  your  H<  .lines. 

P»  Botfc 


TB&t&tPjtis  CHARTER. 
Both  with  Alfhonfo  (that  vfurpes  my  Crowne) 
And  his  fonnc  ferdin^nd  drue  deeper  in 
Vpon  confidcrations  ofmore  weight; 
We  thought  it  good  to  ta!<e  Fraxce  in  our  way. 

Lad.  And  there  to  craue  fomc  ccrtaine  Caution* 
Of  your  ind:ffcrcncy  to  his  iuft  title 
Had  in  the  Crowne  of  Ntplcs  :  thcrcforejirfi 
We  d'o  requirc(if  you  thcfe  parties  tender ; 
I .       (As  your  late  lettc;*  did  iuiportej  yceld  vp 
In  Caution  of  your  good  intent  to  Fr/tact; 
This  Caftic  which  you  now  retaine  againft  T$. 

CM.  Why  LwfewAT^Pthe  wethcrcocke  is  turnd, 
The  wmdc  ftands  faire.bat  how  long  will  that  hold  ? 
S  >  may  w;  put  in  hazard  our  whole  Church 
The  dccrc  cftate  ofChriftes  flock  militant 
-And  bring  confufion  vnto  Chriftendome, 


.  So  may  you  fcazc  vpoo  the  Churches  righci, 
Jf  that  we  fhould  referrc  all  to  your  trufl. 

£ttn  This  is  Saint  Peters  bul-warkc;for  my  pane 
Here  I  will  die  ere  1  furreader  it. 
Chu.Wovi  find  I  true  which  comon  bruite  proclaowth 
Of  your-bad-  meanings  and  hypochrifie: 
But  1  referrc  your  confcience  to  that  ludge 
Wh6m(if  my  confcience  harber  any  thought- 
To  wrong  the  Church  of  God,in  any  thing)t 
J  call  in  iufticc  to  rcuenge  on  me. 
-  C*  Renowned  ^r/«,iuppofe  we  (hould  furrtnder. 
How  may  we  be  fecured  thatyou  will 
Reftore  it  .after  your  hnprcsfe  at  &*&*. 

th  and  honour  of  a  ChrimanKmg. 


er 


THE 

rf  TeH  ts,v»ill  yce  graunt? 
Alex.  Whatfliould  we  grauntmoft  Chriftian  King  of  JV<*w 
And  tell  me  truly(werc  it  yourownc  cafe) 
Whether  you  would(on  fuch  flight  proroifes) 
Accord  to  fuch  vncucn  conditions? 

£btr.  Wb  did  not  thinkc  our  royaH  prornifes 
Had  bcenc  fo  flightly  ccnfur'd  in  your  heart: 
But  lincc  we  findc  your  infidelities 
We  muft  requite  it  with 


^onnt.  My  Lord". 

Hutr.  Forthwith  caufeten  braflepeeces  with  their  fcot 

a  powder  to  be  drawn;  out  ofSaint  Mxrfyr, 


Such  as  you  findc  moft  fit  for  bactety. 
You  will  nochere  vs  no  w,we  fpcake  fo  low: 
Standing  alofcyou  proudly  fcorne  inferiors; 
W«n!e  lead  our  mindes,yvntten  i.'Kiiy  notes. 

Car*f,  Giue  doubtful!  anfwersjWlenot  peremptory 
Lcaft  through  your  heatc,  his  rage  cxfaperate. 

C-tf.  Offer  vnto  him  on  his  Princely  word, 
The  (trength  ofTtmriiM  for  a  pledge. 

Alex.  Vidodous  Charles,  fuch  is  my  truft  and  loue 
That  neither  fcarc  offeree  nor  violence 
Could  any  wayes  induce  me  to  fufpeft  you. 
Hence  came  it  that  the  porter  of  Rune  were  opened 
(At  our  bchefts)  to  giue  you  gucftn  ing. 
Accept  vs  therefore  with  our  promises, 
Which  we  (hall  vndcr  hand  and  feaie  confirme 
Not  any  waytoCroffeyouraftion.  '    . 

Char,  If  you  will  yeddvp  Caftell  Angela 
'Refoluc  vs  prefcctly  without  delaic*? 

G«/.  Bccaufe  it  is  Saint  teeters  Cittadcll    * 
The  conclauc  is  in  doubt  to  make  furrender.  > 

G&rfr.  You  will  not  yecld  then? 

CM.  We  cannot  por  wee  will  not  y  eel  d  it  vp, 

Chitr.  Why  then  a  parle  with  our  ordinance,.    ' 


THE  DirtLS  CHARTER. 

Sound  dfhmmts  And  trumpets :  Alexander  with  hit  ctmfMte  of 
~:    the  wiles,  ordinance  goeing  of  (after  a  little  skirmifbnubin)het 
futmttons  from  tht  Caflellwitka  truntyet\*nfiftr3tottbelmrt 
Enter  Alexander  vfr,i  ihe#*lls  /u  befre. 

.A'fx.  What  comeyce  to  make  pillage  of  the  Church, 
Whitii  held  you  dccrc  as  her  chicle  C  uampion? 
Foir  b£arcyt>..r  violence  in  the  name  of  God: 
.Fearing  thefcourgc,and  thunder  fiom  aboue, 
On:  oftcrsaic  both  hilt  and  rcafoiuble.; 

(\f.  1'ecces  which  arc  of  more  valid  ty 
We  :»canc  to  tender  to  yburMatdfy. 

CA.?r.  What  are  thole  pceccsyou  would  tender  vs. . 
Alex,  1  o  render  prtfcntly  the  Cittadclls 
O!^  TeiraciHa^'iHsta  Fecckuflnti  Spu/fto. 

Char,  And  we  recciuc  them  very  hankfully.      ,  ' ' ' *$'£;. 
S.P*dvift.O\a -voices  of thce6clauepa{Te(that  CW/r/  •  4  ^  Kr  -. 
ShaJhe  poll:!*  of  Caftcll  Angela. 
'<  .     Af.\nd  ifyour  meaning  with  your  words  accord 
We  dare  ingage  our  foulcs  for  rcfurrcnder.    ' 

*Alt.  Your  foulcs?fuh  foli  they  flinck  in  Htjhc  of  God.  &  man, 
Your  Joules?  why  they  be  fould  toLucifer, 

Yourconlciencrsarcoffolargealaft  

That  you  would  fell  Saint  Peters  Patrimony, 
As  £/**  did  his  heritage  for  btoath, 
/V^.'^F/.  Thou  moftpopha;nc&  impious  Moabite;      . 
So  rull  offices  and  abominable, 
No  Pope  but  \jtctfer  in  Peters Chaire; 
^f/:JRenowi:ed  Q>*r '"  pull  downe  thi$,Anridb»ftj 
Aduance  forrte  worthy  father  in  his  place;  • 

Your- fame  fh  a' 1  Hue  wirh  all  port  critics 
VVfo  from  a  wi  Aeo*  Bifhops  tiranny 
t,   larVanchifcd  the  Church  of  Godmifgiu'dcdi.  -  —  ..- 
Euen  as(in  this  worlds  worthy  memories)  ' 
The  names  ofPtpai.  and  King  (Tjan'emMjM 
Your  predecefli>»,\verc  ereroized 
For  helping  goodPopcs',Saints  of  Holy  life, 
Outofyngcdlypcriccuucni. 


THE  D1VILS  CHA 
L«/0.  A  Pope  by  nature  full  of  fraud,and  pridej 
Ambitious,auarmoittxfhamclcs,diuiiifli, 
And  that  and  which.your  experience  Certifies) 
One  that  with  more  all  malice  hates  the  French: 
By  whome  this  reconcilatiorunade 
Was  morein  feat  c,and  hard  neceiliry 
Then  fa:  t  lifull  inclination^  good  will. 


Ichargethectodchft  and  make  fubmiiTion 
With  pennancc  to  the  Mother  Cburch<  "" 
On  painc  of  euerlafting  reprobation. 

dfcA.  Blaiphcmous  exorfift,  hecrc  arc  no  <!iui'!s 
v    V  Vhich  thou  canft  coniurc.with  thy  diuihfti  Jptiit, 
We  charge  thec  render vp  that  triple  Crownc 
Which  moll  vij  godly  man  thou  doll  vi'u"p. 
Thole  robes. pontificall  which  thoupiojitiar.eft, 
Saint  Pe!ersiz.hairc  wherein  like  Alnttchnft) . 
Thou  doeft  aduancc  thy  fclfc  thoiu  man  of  fii»ne. 

SafP.ttdVi  Saint  Pteter  doth  mafec  challenge  to  thofc  keytt» 
Which  (in  thofc  hards  dehl'd  with  blond  and  btibes) 
Thou  like  a  prophane  deputy  doft  hold. 

^yfrf».That  fword  (with  which  thou  rhoidft  ftrikc  Antichiift) 
Thou  like  proud  /  ntichrill  conuerted  haft 
Vpon  the  members  of  Chriftci  chofcn  flocke; 
Saint  Vault  demaundes  his  fword,  P««  his  key  cs: 

tsflex.  Porbcarc  your  blafphemics ,  what  know  yee  not 
Chriftes  Vicar  general)  ehofcn  on  earth? 
Hauenot  I  power  cobindc  and  loofe  mens  finnes. 
And  foules,on  earth,tt>  h  ell .  and  purgatory? 
Come  take  Saint  PrwrrChairc proud  heretiks;  - 
Here  take  this  triple  Crowne,  oh  you  would  take  it: 
But  he  .that  made  it  did  not  for  you  make  it. 
^Afcattio  thou  weuldft  hauc  thcfc  Golden  kcici; 
Here  take  cKem  with  my  vengeance  on  thy  head,  Hetkrowtt\ 
Aad  PJituto  ^nulnt  would  hauc  S  aim  "Patties  fwo  >  d,  bis  Iftitf, 
Ordalne  ^  for  his  decollation. 
Sonnc  C^/«(fince  wecapitii^ato  with  you) 
Me  thinkcs  you  fliould  not  fuffer  thcfc  t  affront f$, 

CMT> 


CJ}4rJFo  i  b  c  ar  c  year  idl  e  vellct  atton  s, 
Angling  and  rubbing  vp  the  fcftred  fcarres 
Ol  math  imieterate,and  moitall  quarrels,  - 
We  come  not  here  to  fofterfasXions , 
All  are  in  one  accordcd^all  arc  friends. 
But  yet  moll  Ho!y-Fathcr,let  me  craue, 
Two  faucur*  more.both  very  reafonablc ; 
Firrt  that  yoy  pardon  both  thcfc  Cardinal!*, 
And  oir-.cv  Carons  \\  hich  pcrtakc  with  me. 
Then  that  the  brother  of  great  'Baiifet^ 
That  fled  fiorn  Akodesvo  Franc,  and  lad  to  Ramt> 
With  the  protc&ion  o(  Pope  Innocent 


Into  iiiy  iisndSjwhcn  after-time  Jhallferue 
For  iny  bed  vantage  in  thqfcjioly  warrcs, 
Which  we  pretend  agai^HWTiitkcsherc-aft 
Alex  i  The  funne^QvaBMbtr  fetTpon  my-wi 
That  OylieLampq^FWeT^IChanti* 
Slull  ndt  Cx£ingui4>  ir.  my  te*ous  heart : 
He  that  kn-j wts  ali.knowestWs  I  car.not  falter 
Wi  th  any  brother,  all  are  fatthlull  frieitdi  : 
Be  but  fubmifliue,  milde.and'pcnitcnt, 
And  all  is  paft,as  all  had  bcc'ne  well  mcnt. 
Now  touching  Geoten  Ottom**,  f  onnc  Chtrltf, 
When  you  (ha'4  Tndenake  thofc  godly  wanes, 
I  will  deliucr  him  as  willingly 
As  you  dcmaund :  and  with  a  cheerefull  heart, 
Praifing  your  godly  zealc  on  Chiifts  behalfe. 

And  praying  for  your  good  fucccfle  in  warre. 
Ch*r  IthankeyourHolyneflc* 
L^tThcfequarrcls  arc  as  happily  determined 

As  we  could  wUh :  call  for  an  A&iarie, 

And  let  a  Charter  'Btfor^tt  be  dfawne 

Betwixt  you :  to  corfirrae  this  amity. 

And  no^v  moftbleffed  Fatbcrl  befecch, 

That  I  may /hew  the  duty  which  bslengi  , 

VntothUpIace.andfeeApoftoliJ/ 


THB-D/flLS  CHARTER. 

rumpets:  Charles  an  his  company  wake  A  g*rdft 
Gafpcr  de  Foi^P^coIominy.CartarXarsffojCardinals,*  Fri 
er  Tfitk  a  My  ifMter-fot  eg  fling  wear ;  tire  Duke  0/Candic  with 
*/H?tfr</,Aitor  M*nncdyf*pporttng  A.'tx-mdcrs  traitit,  ullbovf 
M  the  Pope  m,irchecb  f>lem*h  through ,  vho  criffith  them  mtk 
hufi»gert.  Alexiiidti  being  fet  in  flate,Cix(-ti  Boi'gii,  **M/Ca- 
raffa  tdmtnce to  fetch  Kt»g  Charles ,  vchi  &eb:g  frefertted  -unt9 
tht  Pope,  kiffftk  bit  foote^  thru  a  'utmciit^  tn  o  de  rre<  highert 
k-fletb  bu  chcc^t .-  then  Charles  trin^eih  Si. Peter  ad  Vincula, 
*nd  Afcanio,  itUch  with  all  reverence  l^tF  kuftttc,  one  tft'ttm 
Im'tHi''}  JtltHfriHi  vf  his  Crolff-kejesjifhi.-h  bee  receiutth ,  blef- 
Jix*  their  and  tt;  rest  of  di&iicshtf  arnifUKj  :  The  Drtnnuti 
pffefttl! founding. 

hlex.  Sonne  Charles, your  wcjccme  is  as  acceptable, 
A$  ei-er^ai  Kings  preftiive  into  "Rome : 
To  mv'jfidw  we  vvi.'i  -'.iih  thepower of  iieaucn, 
Together  celebrate  a  fwleinnt  Maffc  : 
After  the  Senioi.Ei.Tiop  '.'avd-nall, 
You  ir.uR  take  p'ace :  and  as  our  cii^ome  it, 
Shall  glue  vs  v%  ater  when  we  cclebiate  : 
This  done  we  will  bdlov\  fonie  time  in  pleafures. 

A  garde  for  the  firtbitltFtcttch  King  frier  and  Ptpe  :  Enter 
vnt'i)  tfoi'tmnefliHriJb  of  Trumpets,  after  vthtm  tbt 
gtrdt  troepetbti*ith  Lrttmsun.  Ftfr. 

Enter  Guicchi  ardme, 

Heere  leaue  we  Cktrlet  wich  pomp*>us  ceremonies, 
Fcafting  wi chin  the  Vatican* "at  Root: : 
From :  hence  to  N*flei, where  che  peoples  hatred 
Conceiu'd  ag<unft  the  former  Kings,  made  way 
For  him  .without  refiftancexo  the  crowne. 
This  done,  he  march eth  back  againc  foiFrMce, 
And  Ferditutnd  doth  repoflcfli  his  ftate. 
Meane  while  King  Charles  fkk  of  an  Apoplexie, 
Dyes  at  Ambtis :  the'Duke  of  Orlttiice, 
Lewis  the  twelfth  conioymly  knitting  force, 

£  Dorh 


THE  VWILS  CHARTAR. 

Doth  march  in  armcs  with  Ftrdi».md®i  Sptivf, 
Thefe  regains  Naples  aid  dcuidc  that  rcilme, 
Kut  this  brecdes  niortall  warrc  bctvyix:  them,  both, 
1  he  wily  Pone  (Hflemblcs  at  all  hands, 
Tliefequcll  or.cly  conccrnes  him  and  £^pr.       Exit. 


tACTVS.  3.       SC-^E.i. 
Eater  Aftor,Maafredi  with  Phillippo. 

./</•'?.  Brother  Tbillippo  .what  auaikth  it, 
\Vhe;;  onr  ftatc  loft  the  Fauintbtes  compounded, 
'I  hat  ]  fliculd  hold  both  life  and  liberty, 


\Vitiiaihcuchuesofmyprebcrftate, 
When  as  my  life  within  the  Couit  of  Rome, 
Is  m:ich  mere  loathfome  to  qfc&ulc  then  death, 
And  liberty  more  griefe  th«  fomtude. 

Phil.  I  rat  iijrj  choofc  w5m^^e  riuer  7  ittr 
To  diovvnc  ff+fdfc^ftoATjriMjan  hill; 
My  vexed  body  to  precipitate, 
7  hen  to  fubicir)  my  body  to  the  fti.ime 
Of  luc'u  vild  briiiini  and  vnkindcly  lu(t. 

j4j}.  He  that  \\  ith  fire  and  Brimftonc  did  confuinc 
Sodon.e  and  other  Cittics  round  about. 
Deliuet  vs  from  this  f  >ulc-flaiding  finne. 
To  which  our  bod  ies  are  made  proftitutc, 


B  r.  Dc.ue  falutations  from  my  Lord  the  Pope, 
I  recommend  vntoyotir  excellence, 
With  fcmblable  remembrance  of  his  Joue,  » 

To  you  my  Lord  Phtt/tppa, 

9/tfi.  Good  ZarMardo.  Jf 

My  dutie  bound  ynto  iiis  Holyncfle, 
Rcturnc  in  pnimcnt  f  om  his  Captiue  ffruant. 

"Btr.  Ingenious  Prince,  i  bring  a  friendly  mortage 
Of  tender  kuidncflb,  which  1  ir.alt  impart  :     .  ^ 

Thej  drutf  them~ftl*ti  *fid*. 
Tlii<  Ruby  from  our  Holy-fathers  finger,' 
(  ?n  priuatctoken  of  his  faithful!  louc) 
Kcbidmecfcaetlydcliuwyou:         ^IvV  A.J      M 


THE  DIV1LS  CHARTER. 

Djiiei'.rctti  of  youi  lone, 
To  Hauc  with  him  lome  pihjatc  conference. 

sift.  I  was  now  going  to  our  Ladies  mafle, 
In  Saint  John  Later.tns ;  where  my  ghottiy  father 
Attcndeth  me  toi  my  tonfeflion. 
But  thanke  his  Holyticflc  on  my  behalfe, 
.3n  a'l  due  reucrencc  and  humilitic.  • 
TclJ  him  I  meanc—  A/  loone  as  I  rcturne,       f**fi, 
To  come  according  to  my  bbundcn  duty.  Exi;liv( 
MV  cafe  it  dclpc.  atc.v.hat  fliali  I  doc  ? 
Phillifft,  was  there  cucr  any  mm 
Hunted  with  fiich  vnfatiificd  rage? 

fhtl.  What  hath  he  lent  agaii.e  to  vifit  you'? 

Aft  or.  To  vific  me,  nay  to  diflionor  me, 
Behold  d^Ruby  lent  from  his  oWise  finger, 
\VhichasaBaAueirMircthmetdihirnc.  '*. 

r* 
SCENA.    2. 

A  lexander  out  of  a  fitffmettt. 

Altx.  lAfier}  what  t/tftor  ?  rr.y  delight  my  ioy, 
My  ftarrryny  tnu-.nph.my  Iwecte  phantafic, 
My  moie  then  fonnc,my  loue.my  Concubine, 
Ltt  me  bei.old  thofc  blight  Stars  my  ioycs  treafure, 
1  hoieg!oriou»  well  attcmprcd  tender  chetkci ; 
Thai  ipc'cious  for-hcad  like  a  laneaf  LiJIies: 
That  feemely  Nol'c  loues  chariot  triumphant, 
Bieatliiujj  P*ruhar*H  Odors  to  my  fences, 
That  grarious  mouth.betwixt  whofc  crimoi'inpillon 
Ventu  and  ^«^/<iflccping  kiflc  together. 
That  chin,  rue  ball  vpw'd  to  the  Q.icene  of  beauty, 
Nowbuddi'g  ready  to  bring  forth  louebloflbms, 
Aftor  t^A.Mif-edi  turne  thce  tc  my  loue, 
Come  hit'it-r  tsf/ior  \vcmuft  talkeabcue. 

After.  Bet-  aid  ?  3 flaue  to  finne  ?  what  fliall  I  fay? 
Woft  Holy  father. 

Alex.  Doc  not  mec  forget : 
I  arr>t!>y  brotherjaud  thy  deereft  friend, 
Aid  though  io  age  Iloucjknow  thai  defirc 


THE  D/rjLS  CHART  AS. 

In  riper  yeares  is  pure  and  permanent, 

Grounded  on  tudcemeotjfiowing  from  pure  louc : 

Whereas  the  louc  lightning  from  you:  g  dcfire, 

Fickle  and  feeble  will  not  long  ho'ld  Hre, 

It  is  To  violent  it  will  not  hilt. 

Thcy'r  b!eil  whofc  loners  louc  when  youth  is  pafi. 

A/lot:  i'o  call  you  friend  were  too  familiar, 
To  call  you  brother  forts  not  with  our  ycares  : 
To  call  you  Fithcr  doth  import  fomc  fcare, 
Due  to  that  r.gc  yourHoIinerTe  doth  bcare. 

e^/r.v.  Tel:  me  no:  of  mine  age  and  Holincfle, 
T'ty  light  fiifiiccth  me  to  make  m:  young  : 
Neither  v^btardc  me  with  rny  fan&imonic, 
Lo;ie  is  the  purefl  effcnct  from  aboue, 
And  to  thy  (oulc  I  would  affix  my  Luc. 

Come  hither  then  and  itrt  with  mcc  to  night, 
Giac  me  iruirion  of thofc  amorous  pits, 

Where  blinded  ^x^K/clofc  in  ambufh  fics  : 

Who  with  his  Arrow  (when  thnu  laught  at  Venus) 

Shot  through  thy  fmiling  checkes,and  dia  inchame  vs. 

Thy  Chamber  wiih  e^w.^ro,T«//odor.s  breatheth, 

New  louc*  and  tiucloues  ynto  them  that  entreateth , 

And  furious  ,1/r/madc  milde  his  Faukheon  Hieathcth 

At  thy  delicious  afpcdt :  fee  thy  Crn-nber : 

The  wallet  are  made  of  Rofes,roofe  of  Lilhc*, 

Be  not  afhim'd  to  mount  and  rcntuic  it, 

Here Cufids  Alter,tnd faire  Vtnw  hill  is . 
,  Thy  bed  is  made  with  (pice  ar.d  O'rfCTW, 

With  Sinamond  and  Spicnard.Aiabick, 

With  Opobalfam  and  rich  gums  of<^£gipt, 

Mufick  vimg&ClBvt  ftiing"  a.ia  voyces. 

With  lundry  birds  in  fugrcdfimfhonv,  . 

Where  whiftJing  Woorf~nimphe«.aivJ  tbe  pleafant  choiic 

Of  Antique  ailion  mixt  with  harmony, 

Attend  thy  ieyous  entrance  ro  this  Chamber.  «-.,,.  ? 

Vb-.l.  Is  it  poffibkthat « he  Diuil  can  be  fo  fweet  a  d.ff 
A;/  Yes  and  phy  the  i-Jeafint  put  of  a  conceited  j^«  **1 

Jochc  can  take  the  fiiipc  of  a  bright  Ansell.  ^ 


THE  DIffLS  CHARTER. 
m^frveet  friend  the  ioyes  oflouc  doth  mutter 
Thy  mind  too  balrifu'il  is/jpske  tounge  loues  vitcr,     - 
Thy  Corral!  gurm  aid  lo.ici  pure  qufntifcnce, 
And  thou ihy  Kite  hure  boy  ioues  purcft  erTcnce. 

X/'^.Oh  bicflf  J  kcauens  let  Sathan  tempt  no  longer, 
His  force  is  powtrluJI  yet  thy  ttrcnghtmuch  tti'orger, 
He  that  with  guilcfull  baires  gilded  vmruth, 
So  feekes  to  blaft  the  bloflome  of  my  youth, 

AUfx.Dt\\cio\x  fruicei  diuine  Confe&ious, 
Of  heaibcs.rootSjflowers  of  fundrie  falTuons. 
Prcferuatiucs  drawnc  from  the  rich  8lix*rt 
Of  fintft  gould  pure  pcarlc  and  prccions  (tone?, 
Prouidcdforthy  diuine  apetite, 
Wines  of  more  piice(made  by  th'induftricus  art, 
Infacred  diftillAtio,is)thcn  thztNtttar, 
Which  ticbe  bni e,when  lone  did  moft  affccl  her. 

PA/  Sathan  falfe  god  of  lies,and  flattcrie; 
How  palpable  is  this  groiTe  villainc? 

jJlex.Whv  wilt  thou  comcM,infredi  to  my  Chamber, 
And  blelTc  me  with  thy  precious  breath  of  Amber. 

.^o.Afccr  our  ladies  Made  I  will  returne. 
DeaieGod  what  furies  in  his  ioule  doe  burne? 
After  the  Celebration  of  the  Mafle, 
1  come  my  Lord.  Exeunt  Aflor  .WPhillippo, 

^Irx.Ccmc  thcn,and  let-that  pafTe,  Alexander  tin- 

UoltBttTHanio?  kith  A  bell, 

All  bufines  for  this  night  I  will  ndiournc, 
Giucgood  attendance  that  at  his  returne, 
jlftar  may  come  to  me  for  my  ficke  heart, 
Till  A/?»r  with  his  beauty  full  embrace, 
t)oeblclTe my  boc'y  Bounded  with  his  dart, 
Can  find  no  re(t,louc  hath  it  in  hot  chafe. 
ACT.  3.  S£V£.  a. 
Enter  Carfar  Borgia  the  CardiiMllt<tnttT:ttfct>~ 
baldy  *r*ffaMt. 

Ge/iWi!t  thou  performe  it  faithfully' 

^.Vhat  I  ?  will  I  liue  to  eate.to  drinkc.to  flcepe? 

G*ft  Wilt  ihou  peifornac  it  yaliantly? 

**: 


s  9/rtLs  CHARTER. 

Fref.  Will  1  catc  to  .ii'i.ikc.will  I  Unukc  to  flcciie.will  I  flccpc 
toJiuc.-'  * 

C.if.  VV  !!  t  }n.>ii  be  fccrrt,arH  conccalc  my  plot  ? 

Fr»f.  .»iy  r.a-nc  is  Frtfc<£jtbu,*s  ;or  my  pedigree, 
My  liiou.ci  w.-s  cf  co-ia.-.gsiiniiic  -with" ihe  PnnafTe 
Of  !'trui:u:  \-rfi  father  or  tuc  noble  family  of  the  (JJJi, 
FItrtvtute<  bocTi .- 1  my  iclic 
Brought  vp  a  P.I^C  viijc:  £.-•>«»•  King  ofSici'j, 
tiaurlcrt-.M  aj;ai.iif  tnc  Tt:rirti  and  Sartzjuiet, 
Wlicrc  at  Vie-in*  (  with  inv  linglc  P,kc, 
Ann'd  in  a  Maiy  'F>ris9.vi4a  ut  Nipleit 
And  wiih  asi  o.d-Fox  v\h:ch  Ik-cpt  ui  (lore, 
A  monument,  of  M.in  when  I  depart) 
I  did  vnhorfc  there  three  Tttrkit  laai/.ariej. 
Then ( in  the  warrcs  of  Ferduutndtht  King  ) 
This  Hippc  was  fliott  through  with  a  Crocidilc» 
But  tiiat  it  were  too  tedious  I  could  ilicw  you: 
Vndcr  the  King  of  Rwuainei  I  was  cut, 
lull  frohi  this  fhou!dcr  to  the  very  pappe : 
And  yer  by  fortunes  of  the  warre  am  hcerc, 
J  thankc  God, and  my  Surgion  s!l  fix  trillill, 
I  fought  at  Malta  when  the  towne  was  girt 
Wirh  Sargeants  heads. and  bul-bcggers  of  Turk* : 
And  by  my  plot  ( immuge  below  tlie  ramptcr  ) 
We  gatic  th  obgoblings  leauc  to  tea] c  our  walls, 
And  being  mounted  all  vpcn  that  place.* 
]  with  my  Line-dock  gaue  fire  to  the  traine, 
And  fcnc  them  capring  vp  to  CtpricorMtu. 
Which  when  the  wife  Aflronomcrs  of  Greectt 
Prodigioufly  difcouered  from  a  fane. 
They  thought  thole  TttrcMs  fiery  meteors. 
Which  with  the.'  Pikes  wei  c  paftiing in  the  clowd», 
The  leavned  5ooke-mcn  write  ftrangc  Almauacks, 
Of  figncs,and  apparitions  in  the  ayrc : 
And  by  rhcfc  honors  ( if  I  proue  ablabbc) 
TIjen  cill  mcc  TiJlaine.varlet.cowatd,  skabbe. 

C*f.  Then  tell  mcc  FrefcoMtU 
V\  Iwrc  I  may  fend  to  thec  when  time  (hall  fcrue. 

Fri/Bith 


THE  Dlf/LS  CHARTER. 

frefc.  Faith  for  the  mofi  pirtc  my  manlion  is  in  fiuiiLiutrc'r/1 
nellAJiradadtpiit  loren&a ,  acre  the  condudt  at  a  good  oltie  Li- 
dies  houfc,  ladotiaftmfrcxiait  figne  of  the  glider  j •ipc,wherc  if 
you  chance  td  tailc  of-mcc ,  Within  three  houfcs  moic  at  f'gnc 
of  the  fryir g-panne  you  wiay  cornmsiide  mcc  ,  at  ail  houi  cs  in 
the  foie-noone. 

Caf.  Well  gvamcrcic  frefcobaldi  I  wil  take  the  note  ot'thofc 
houfes  in  my  tables. 
But  be  fure  anil  ready  when  opertunitie  callcs  vpon  you. 

frff  o.May  it  plcafe  your  moil  rcutrcnd  grace  (without  oft 
fence  to  your  Lordfhip  )  to  licliuermc  the  pretics  name  vpon 
whomc  I  fliould  peiibrme  this  Tragedy.  For  Imayparcalc 
catch  him  in  a  gilder  my  lelre  before  you  arc  a'.varc;  and  rroylic 
muflevp  hismaiibtnnp,vvith  the/4T«fM,  orfiikno  perchance 
the  ponyai d  or  piltol ,  fuch  as  T  war;  cnt  you  Hial  feme  his  'jurnc. 

Cef.  Be  iriufficicin  thou  ill  '.It  kno.v  hei'eartcr, 
My  biifiiuiTcand  arraircs  aic  vciy  great: 
One  word  moreyand  adiie- 

J-It  ttw  >:deibmth  Frtfcoba!  Ji. 
fre.  Secret  as  mid-niglit.furc  as  thciui.nc.qnick  as  the  waters 

fof.  Why?  icfayd  brnuc  VnjtttaUi  like  a  man  offome  rcfo- 
Jution  farewell  remcnibei  the  watcl»v.  a:d--;!o  not  !ai!c. 

Yrejco.  My  bufincflc  aiid  a(fai;es  are  very  •?•  c.n  my  j'ratioiis 
Lord.onc  v\ord  more  with  your  grace  i:.y  ;;o  \!  I.o/ci'j  and  io  I 
lifle your foote.  He nkifptrc:,'} j;  <>'j  fajxr . 

Cff.  It  v,-as  no:  ingratitud,  neither  tbrgctfuJndlc  in  rnc  Frcfi. 
ecbddi :  Hcrotjkc  this  and  remember  me. 

He  deltftrttlj  l.;m  >'.p»rfc. 

fref.l  encounter  your  munificence  with  my  louc  ,  and  youv 
Joue  with  in j  ieruicc,  my  ioi.c  and  fciiiicc  \\ iti>  yow  mony . 
'Padrone  mio  m.ilto  bettorjto, 
More  for  yoni  louethcn  your  mony, 

Andyctyou1.  gnccwclioiowes.dothct  n.ualic  \vroii^!it,wca- 
pons muft  be  bonght;and  Taucra:,  m::!:  be fougb^uuj  all  brauc 
exploits  mult  be  <!onc,;s  they  ilinuid  be  Jo;  ^  braucly, 

C*f.  But  that  I  kecpc  my  iccret  to  my  Icl.o; 
I  would  not  vfc  rhis  Hauc  tor  my  gc  !.!: 
Ye:  \\ hen  1  uuft  him  he  lliali  not  deceiuc  inc.        E*.  it  C:\  fir. 

Ircjrt, 


THE  DiriLS  CIIA R TE R.  -"      '  ? 

Frtfc,  Nowfkelderyce  fcoundcrcls,i'kcKleryoumairgoe- 
mugcrs.you  pornpiosjyou  wood-wormes,you  magitarmwcdes, 
I  •am  for  you,no«  FrefiyfaMitcal\thy  wits  togithci,  let  me  now 
fee  what  a  clock  it  is :  very  ncere  eight ,  and  aimdt,  breakrart 
timeac  a  elcauen.this  very  night  multlftand  Perdue  f, jr this 
bloudy  Icruicc.I  know  my  place  and  houre :  I  muft  confedc  and 
perchance  be  hanp'd.I  hauc  in  the  BurdelliMS  a:id  in  other  fuch 
houfes  of  natural!  recreation  and  agility  ,  receiued  three  or 
foure  fcore  broken  pates  in  niy  ti  .>ic :  and  fome  baftuiadoes  for 
crofting  courting  fpicy-fpiritedinamoratoei  in  their  humors.  i 

Bclides  I  was  the  fivft  that  from  the  Svtfle  quart er,m  tne  raigne 
ofking  F*  dinMfd  brought  vp  in  hi*  army  r!ie  laftiionsof  bow- 
fing  a:id  to  'Xing  Greece  and  S^*»;/i  wines  by  the  flagon  ,  wirh 
that  old  ftinckard  Heanco  'Buginti,  foTidriic  tsilfcrtts  to  C*pi- 
tanca  Vicctlemini  &  my  fclfe ;  1  remember  likcwiie  at  Tetr*ci»4 
I  broake  a  glaflc  (  conrayning  fome  quart  of  R  obo!l*a)vpon  the 
face  of  foptt4»ff  FrjnfiJ'-t'Bocctvfacchia  very  fufficient  foul- 
dicrm  thatfc'uice,  and  to  my  knowledge  a  tall  trencherman: 
howbeit  from  the  teeth  down-ward  as  bate  a  mettled  coward 
as  euer  wa»  coyn'd  out  of  the  footy  lide  of  a  copper  kettle;  fo  he 
vvt  s:  well  1  will  fecond  my  Lord  in  any  ilaughter  for  his  wages, 
and  if  any  man  will  giuc  me  better  hiers  (when  1  haue  feru'd  the 
CardinaUs  turne)  I  will  prcfentmy  piftoll  vponhis  faciedper. 
fon  afterward  for  charities  fake  .-  well ,  now  to  the  drinking 
fchoole,  then  to  the  fence  fchoole,  and  laftJy  to  the  vaulting 
fchoole,to  my  Lady  Semprenia.  Exit. 

Enter  the  DukeofCandie  WBarbarofla. 
C<*».  This  wa*an  a^  o'f  fuch  ftranpc  confequence, 
As  neuer  yet  was  heard,  a  man  found  dead 
Within  a  priu  ato.chamber  of  his  houfe; 
WhenLall  his  fcruants  (tird  :  not  one  of  them 
That  rould  giuc  euidencc  of  what  befell 
But  that  hekill'd  hirnfclfc.  C»p  impofsibile. 

"Sir.  I  was  thefirft  that  found  him  in  his  bloud; 
Then  warmefrom  (laughter :  fuch  a  ruthfull  fight 
/$  yet  I  tremble  to  n  member  it. 

CM  ltisimpor!ib!c(afierafearch) 
No  ftrangcr  found  w«h«n  Vifttkti  doers,  . 

*        -._i 


Rue  that  foiEefcrtunt  of  his  family 
Should  h.^ue  lure  notice  how  the  murther  Wat 
B*rt  It  was  hispwnc  hand  furc. 
Cm.  I  cannot  thinkc  ic. 
The  gentleman  was  honcft,fiill  of  /port. 
'  And  well  affc-acd. 

£<«r.  Pardon  me  my  Lord, 
My  Ladic  Lucrece  told  it  in  great  griefc 
She  twifc  before  had  refcucd  his  lite.' 

CUM.  Go  too,go  too. 
..    &w.  Bcndes  my  Noble  Lord. 
Papers  both  writjandTealed  with  his  hand 
Were  found  about  him  testifying  this. 
|  Cm.  Good  Btrfarfjfit  pray  my  fiftcr  Lttcrect, 
Here  to  encounter  me  with  her  good  company: 
Som-what  1  would  in  priuatc  taJkc  with  her. 

2?*r.  My  Lord  I  will.  £  xjt  Barb, 

•  TIM.  High  God  be  merciful!.   x 
Thou  that  doeft  know  the  fecrets  of  al.  hearts, 
}FLxertc«(as  my  father  doth  fufpeft) 
Was  priuic  to  this  murther  of  my  life 


. 

J  can  learne  all  (he  knowes. 
But  yet  I  will  not  cither  fufpe£t,or  vrge  her  were  it  true 
Being  indcedc  t  violation  of  brother-hood  5c  common  Iiunu. 
She  maketh  towards  me—  fiftefhow  fatrcs  it  with  you?   (nity 

Litc.'Aa  with  a  dead  Corfe  in  a  Sepulchcr 
CoJd,liuclcfle,c6mfortlcfle,oppieft  with  forrow. 
'Kor  /ince  my  .ioy  did  leauc  me  dcfolatc 
Euer  could  I  brookc  well  this  open  ayrc 
But  ftill  lamenting  and  djfconfolatc 
Kept  vp  in  Chamber.tnourning  for  my  Lord, 

Can,  What  order  took*  you  for  his  funnerall? 

Luc.  He  that  aliuc  WM  (hrined  in  my  brcft,     •„  ;  ..  •  .  . 
Now  dead  liuc*  yet  intombcd  in  my  tuouglitit 
There  is  a  modcll  of  i:  in  m^dofct, 

C*»'  Pcrforme  it  decently  with  dil'igence, 

LH,  Brother  me  tliinkcs  the  ayrc  if  cold  and  raw 


___ 


7  HI  DiriLS  CHAirER. 

•         And  as  y6u  pleafe  let  vs  conferre  within.    •  :  :r . 

£V».Gladlydcercfiflcr  with  what  haft  you  may, 
And  I  deiffc  you  noble  Bartartf* 

To  meete  vs  at  my  Chamber  after  fuppcr.  ' 

My  brother  Ge/*r  hath  appoynted  with  me 
Some  bufincflc,and  I  craue  ycur  company. 

Bar.  Thankcs  my  good  Lord:but  matters  of  much  moment, 
Ihaue  at  that  time  \vich  my  Lord  Grvrjfcj- 
And  I  muft  fpeakc  this  night  with  my  Lord  O/Sr. 

O«.  Tell  him  I  will  attend  by  nine  of  clocke. 

#.<  •.  I  will  my  good  Lord.  Cw.i.Farewcll  BarbtrojJ*. 

2?<»r.  loy  to  you  both.  Exit  Barbarofla. 

'     G*tf .  My  trcmblingjiucr  throbs,  my  cold  hearts  heauy; 
My  mind  difturbed  and  I  know  not  why 
But  all  as  he  will,heauens  aboue  for  me,  £\-eu»t  omnes€ 

SCEN.  5. 
Enter  Frefcobaldi/l/*-/. 

Frtf.  This  is  the  black  night.this  the  fatalHiand: 
Theic  are  the  bloudy  weapons  which  muft  be 
Witncffc  and  adors  of  this  Tragedy. 
.Now  Frefcofa.'iJi  pliy  thy  mafters prize: 
Here  is  a  rich  purfe  cram'd  with  red  crul'adoes 
Which  doth  inipire  me  with  a  martiall  ipirir, 
Now  could  I  combate  with  the  dkitll  to  night. 
Brft  did  I  wafh  my  liuer,Iurigs,and  heart.        s 
In  CretMt  wines  and  head  ftrong  Maluefic 
(Such  as  would  make  a  coward  right  with  c 
Then  lead  I  Ihould  with  any  weapons  drawne 
Be  driuen  to  danger  of  mine  enemy; 
IpaAifcd  my  mat  nail  fc:<Sh.of  fence: 
As  for  enrnple  if  witii«rmes  vniheath'd, 
I  were  toxili  this  conduct  here  I  come. 
He  makes  a  thruft,!  with  a  fwiftp aflado, 
Make  quick  aueydance.and  with  this  Ooccado 
(Although  he  fence  with  all  his  fincft  force) 
Bar'd  of  his  body  thruft  him  in  the  throatc. 
G**rMttHt  bfHcJigHtri  htntratoli^ 

Suppoft 


Suppofe  this  condui&  or  my  duellift, 
v  4  Should  falfific  the  foinc  vpon  me  thus. 
Here  will  I  take  him,turning  downe  this  hand. 
Enter  Henri  co  Baglioni  leaking  ctrntftlj 

-upon  Rcfcobaldi. 

II junto  verfo  iH<iri~z*totth\iS.  . .  t . 

Admit  he  force  me  with  his  ambroccado 
Here  I  deceiue  then,  with  this paflado 
And^ome  vppon  him  in  the  fpccdmg  place. 

B/tf,  what  <J7dtindrago»  or  faluage  ssifcapwc, 
what  Ptttt  Monger  otPantagrutll 
Art  thou  that  fight  eft  with  thy  fathers  foule 
Or  with  fome  fubtill  apparitions. 
Which  no  man  can  behould  with  mortall  eyes 
Or  art  thou  rauidicd  with  bedlamy 
Fighting  with  figments  and  vaine  fantazies 
Chimcracs ot  blackc  fpirrits  of  the  night. 

Frefc:  Come  not  within  p.  furlongs  of  this  place. 
My  name  is/?*  he" 


And  here  for  this  night  I  keepe  ccntrenell 
For  A<fvf0vpatcron  great  king  of  flyes; 
Great  grandfier  often  thoufafld  hccatombes> 
.    Bag:   I  Coniurcthcc  fowlc  fiendeof  exfc^w 
By  puiflant  HoblecK^vaA.  TSriftletoe, 


nd  the  dreadfull  names 


By  Petremdtmi,  by  the  dogged  fpirrits 
Of'Sacchxs  which  Canary  land  mherritt. 


By  purple  Altgunt  the  bloudy  gyant. 

,And  leaden  headed  bollock  pure^nd  pliant. 


Who  did  with  mathew  Gljnn:  in  combat  mcete. 
And  by  this  awfull  croffe  vppon  my  blade 
Of  which  black  curres  and  hcdghoggcs  are  affraid, 
And  by  this  fox  which  ftinkes  of  P<*f4»  bloud, 
Do'fi  thpu  walkc  there  for  mifchicfe  or  for  good. 

F* 


7  HE  DfrJLS 

F>ef.  Brauc  man  vvhofc  fpirit  is  spprouechvell, 
(As  ir.oft  aprooucd  panders  truly  tell) 
Voder  grccnc  hedges,vndcr  Coblm  flail es, 
In  pprcail.porchcs.vnder  battcrd  wallcs, 
VV.iich  dayjby  night  kccpcs  \vatch-fijll  ccntincll 
To  guaze  the  pleasures  of  f.iii  c  flxrii'dl 
Profane  arch  p.uriark  ofpAkcriilge  ftccple, 
The  bauldy  beakca  of  vngodly  people. 
WHO  qchcr  matter  which  I  niijziit  alicadgc 
To  the  Grand  Captaine  oiColbr>.:n-kcdgc, 
Marching  tbwle  Amn^ani.m  trulls  in  rroupes 
Whole  ianchornc$aic  flill  lighted  in  their  Poiipcj. 
Sonic  without  kerchicfts,  otlicrs  with  tornc  fmockes; 
Ccrtainc  iniboch'd  with  piles,  and  feme  with  poxes. 
Others  \\  it'.i  rotten  fhoocs  and  Hackings  rente 
With  carrinc  in  each  ditch  keepc  parliament. 
InpetticotesaUpatch'd  and  wal^oatctorne, 
And  \var.dnng  with  fome  raggr  bleflc  eticry  thornc. 
Which  v\  ith  their  Targets  ncuer  make  tctirc, 
From  any  breach  till  they  their  foomen  fire. 
Rebating  the  fhrTcpointesoftheirkeenc  blades 
Till  a'l  their  chaurtfons  mafailiue  prouc  lades. 
To  thce  faith  PrtjetMb  calcthy  Uecle 
Leart  thou  the  rigor  of  my  furic  teclc. 

Bag.  And  yet  J  louc  thce  for  thy  martia'l  grace, 
Thine  in  ail  feiuicc:fhakc  hands  and  embrace. 

Frtfc.  A  pox  vpon  thy  CO-.N  ard  fiites  tbule  knauc, 
And  yet  I  louc  thce  roap(ue:  af  ke  roagtic  and  baue, 

Embrace fttnttifcicaltj, 

'    TlAgb.  Come  and  embrace :  tis  bl:*h  when  ma!t-emcn  tncctc» 
And  drinkc  till  they  haue  loft  both  liead  andfeete. 
Anddriuelirgflefpcoaeuciy  flail  and  bench 
With  cucry  man  a  kne'ein  his  hard  and  in  his  Can  aprettie 
But  Fttjctbddimy  braue  &o&gt*trtt  (wench 

Varlet  of  ve!uet,my  mocodc  villaine, 
Oid  heart  of  durance/ny  ftript  canuafc  fliouldcrs, 
And  my  Pcrpetuana  pan.lcr  tclJ  me; 
Tell  me  what  humors  Catapiallnacick, 

Exceed 


'*D~rrr£-s  CHAKI  EK, 

Excited  haue  thy  ~Bacc  kitkfmtaRcs: 
To  draw  that  triumphant  fwerlidildido, 
Vpon  Ibme  fpirit  of  the  Buttery, 

Frif.  This  was  no  barmie  fpirit  of  tlj<  bottle, 
It  was  a  bloudy  fpirit  of  the  battell : 
And  if  I  lyc.call  vne  thy  Wimble-cock. 

Bag ,  A  mouldy  ieft.well  I  will  anfwcre  thee  : 
I  QDiiiure  thee  by  Negra  Luciais  name, 
By  <DoJPatt*ntt,by  the  fubtill  iliape, 
QfNafitoa  B<dtker,by  the  cunning  Heights 
Of-fiii  Clcrilicks  with  his  faire  fprights : 
By  Meg a  £*»#«•,  with  (Jblxrg*  Martchalta, 
7hat  in  7ww<//A*//doth  kccpe  an  Alc-houfe : 
By  JVnH  Riuthemo  that  hote  Plegmatift, 
Now  bcddedwHhtKYw  'tan  Vitrailhft, 
Wnich  in  thevficric  Phlegito»i,t»  flaijies, 
Didworkcftrange  vitriall  dildidocs  for  Dames, 
Her  fpirits  hauc  no  power  to  touch  this  Itrand. 
Till  they  tranfpo. ted  from  LambechtA  land, 
By  Charon  Ferriman  of  Black  Auernet 
Fall  Anchor  ot  the  Stilliard  TauernCj 
And  by  Tartarean  Plutoes  Heben  bovvle, 
Why  didft  thou  combatc  with  thy  Fathers  foulc? 
Fref.  Learned  Magitian3skild  in  hidden  Arces,, 
As  well  in  prior  as  poftcnor  parts, 
I  fee  thou  kennift  the  fecrets  of  all  forts, 
-Of  fliarpc  firingucs  and  falacious  fports  : 
Vcnerall  Buboes,Tubers  Vlcercus, 
Aud  lanes  Defifticanckersvencmous. 
Doubtle(Te'Z>«»^otr»en  his  vigor  pour'd 
•Into  thy  braincsjwhcn  he  thy  bottle  fcour'd. 
Noble  Henrilico qucftion no ^further, 
My  meditations  are  of  bloud  ar.d  murthto, 
1  ieafled  hauc  too  long,  pree-thee  be  gone. 
Henrico  Baglioai  (  by  *  his  fvord  )  JL 

I  am  to  morrow  to  pcrformc  a  duct!, 
And  practifing in  this  nigitts  'neiancholif, 
How  to  dtipatch  it  with  a  brauc  ftoccadoe.' 


THE   Din-LS  CHJR  TEX. 
Hccrc  I  did  make  aproofe,prithie  goed-hight, 
Trouble  me  now  no  more  .•  early  to  morrow, 
He  march  vnro  the  figncoth  flying-panne,  | 
And  take  thec  timely  with  thy  pointcs  vnttuft,  ' 
To  drinkc  a  flagon  of  grecke  wine  with  thcc. 

'Bag  .Goodnight  my  noble  Rilliklkfa, 

Thou  flialt  be  welcome  in  the  darkeft  midnight.      Exit  Bi°li. 
^  Fr*y.Now  to  my  watchword  it  is  quight  forgot,oh 
Col  nHKolo  U  Pioggt*  :  thinke  vpon  it 


_,, 

\  his  is  mine  howcr  appoynted.this  the  place, 
Here  will  I  ftand  dofc  till  tha'Jlarum  call, 


clt  btkni,  thtpt/f. 


Eater  *  'Ptgewith  A  torche,D*kt  »/Candk  *nd 
Czfar  Borgia  difgitiftd, 

6«».Wbat  ift  a  clockeboy  now? 

T"/.Mygtatiou$  Lord, 

Si/loetkeroltgtt'u  ftrooke  eleueo. 

t*/i.A  fit  hower  for  our  purpofe  noble  brother, 

C«».But  hath  La  Veil*  ftrmitH*  notice, 
Of  our  aproch  to  night. 

t^/Oh  doubt  it  not.yiUtine  put  out  that  torch,        The  toy 
Being  dlfguifd  we  will  not  be  difcrycd,  fMttttk  »nt 

Depart  you  to  my  lodging  prcfeatly,  tbt  torch. 

Paine  of  thy  life  not  one  word  that  thou  faw  v$.       Exitftgt. 

Cwr.Tis  very  datkc,good  brother  goe  before, 
You  know  the  ftreetsbcft.     ' 

Cffi.Oh  keepcyour  way;you  cannet.  lightly  fall, 

' 


Cc/S.You  flialbe  fiipported. 

G*nMy  heart  begi^lto  throb,my  foole  rnifdoubts, 
I  feare  fomc  treachery  *A  ehe  mefatgititrd*  me  Dio, 
On  in  Gods  name. 

CV/TGiue  me  your  hand  brother,fie  doe  not  faint. 

C&t.Cxptr  1  can  fcarfe  goc, 
Ajuddainc  quaJmc  hath  leaz'd  vpon  my  fpiiits. 


THE  D1VILS  CHARTER. 
r  C</TTut brother  forward  with  alacritie, 
My  life  for  yours  youle  be  at  cafe  anon,  .          '.:^V 

C«*.T\s  a  foule  bufines  let  vs  retire, 
And  ftekc  fomc  other  fcafonc  for  »ur  {ports, 

Ctf.l  am  aflwm'd  thou  (Kould'ft  be  gcncrall, 
To  lead  thofe  forces  that  fight  for  the  Church, 
And  hecre  flicw  fuch  faint  hancd  cowardizc. 

CM.  Arc  you  d'f  pof;d  to  quarrcll  ia  the  ftrcetf, 
Neither  the  timenor  place  fcrucs  inftantly; 
To  call  you  to  fomc  audit  for  thefc  words. 

C^Abortiuc  Coward  borne  before  thy  time,  Cscfar  trhs  t>$ 
IwillnotbrookcthyfooUfirmfolcncc.    '          Candies  heels. 


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Cxfar  WFrefcobaldijW  htm. 

Cw.Dcere  God  reuengc  rny  wrongs,rcccaue  my  foule. 

£*/Let  him  receaue  thy  foule  when  he  thiukes  good,    " 
He  take  an  order  for  thy  burtall. 
Helpe  Frefcobaldi  let  vs  hcauc  him  ouer, 
That  he  may  fall  into  the  riucr  Tiber, 
Come  to  the  bridge  with  him. 

Frff.Kc  what  he  will  the  villaine's  ponderous, 
Hath  he  (bme  gould  about  him  fliall  I  take  it? 

Crf/Takcit  wercthcre  amillion  of  duckets, 
Thou  hall  done  brauely  Frefcobtlli, 
Stretch  thee,ftreth  out  thine  armes  fcare  that  he 
Fall  not  vpon  the  arches. 

Fref.llc  wafh  him  doubt  you  not  of  a  new  falhion. 

Ctf'l  thinkc  thou  neucr  hadtt  thy  Chriftendome, 
Follow  for  Company  prcnitious  villain  c. 

Fref.Uo\d  hold,Coxwounds  my  Lord  hold, 

Cx/TThe  dwell  goe  with  you  both  for  company  ' 

Cxfarw/«AFrcfcobaIdi  after 


Now  Ctftr  Mufter  vp  thy  wittes  together. 
Summon  thy  fences  and  aduance  thy  felfe, 
Ware  and  Earth  haue  interpof  d  their  bodies, 
Betwixt  the  worldc$  bright  eye  and  this  blacjte  murther 

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THE   DiriLS  CHARTER. 

Sweetefilcnt night  (guarded  with  fecrct  Rants ) 
Keepelileiifc.ano  cor.cca'c  chi*Tn.»ec';c": 
S,:t*n:e  :.s  lord  afccn .i .• <  it  v->f 
pitious  patron  tf  faff  ffii 


.  . 

PtO  - 


y  birth.siiipitious  to  my  life, 
This  ij  my  hVft  d.-gicc  to  domination. 
Who  can,or  (ifihcy  could)  who  dare  fufpedt, 
How  C-tfirXorgi*  k*ld  his  brother  &*4r  ?   -~ 
This  is  infal!ibJc,thatj7:a!iy  crimes- 
Lurke  viic'crneath  the  robes  of  Holineflc  ; 
And  vnderneath  my  Purple  tunicle 
This  faft  concealed  is  :  Aftxnu  Sforvt 
Shall  ftrangely  (  by  fome  wilie  policies  ) 
Be  brought  into  fufpetft  for  Candies  death.' 
Sifter  Lucretint  thou  inuft  follow  nexc  .- 
My  fathers  fhame  and  mine,endeth  in  thec. 
Now  flic  w  thy  felfe  true  C*f*r  j 
Either  Hue  £<tftir  likc,or  not  at  all. 


Death  and  bloud  oneljr  lengthen  out  our  Sccene. 

Thefc  be  the  vifible  and  fpeakine  fliewcs, 

That  bring  vice  into  dctcftatiou, 

Vnnaturall  murthcis.curfcd  poyfoning*, 

Horrible  cxorcifmc,and  Inuocation, 

In  them  examine  the  rewardc. 

What  folio wes,  view  with  gentle  patience. 

ACT.  4.    SC</E,t  i. 

Alexander inbu ftHdttT>ehol<bng*  Mtgiedlgb/t 

with  other  ob/crMAtioHS. 

Alex.  Fore-god  'tis  Ctndiejtn  Ctndyl  know  'tis  Q**A>tt 
Where  is  that  traiterous  homicide?  where  is  hcc  ? 
I  cannot  fee  him :  hce  fha!l  lot  fcapc  me  fo. 
I  muft  and  will  finde  himjthough  he  went  inuifiblc, 

Appearcj 


"    THE  DIVILS  CHARTER. 

Appetreappearc;notyct;haand  C'astdj  mmthcrcd  too, 
let  me  look.e  forth. 

Alexander  commttb'ufon  the  Sttge  out  efhitfttufy  with 

A  bookf  in  bit  h*nd, 

Oh,  oh,  very  good  veiy  good:well  I  perfectly  pecciue, 
By  this  cfccmion  of  Arttoplnltx, 
Wliot  time  of  night  it  i  .forrow  giuc  place; 
Rcucnge  inblooii  ana  f<cricfacrafice, 
Commaundeth  .•  nature  now  preijents  her  currentryecld, 
Let  vs  adore  ch  c  fecond  eye  of  heaucn,         he  boweth  his  bietit, 
Bright  ArmntAs  increafeth  flie,is  not  combuft. 
O  facred  feafon  for  no&urnall  Ceremonies. 
This  ioycous  quarter  is  in  C^MnaiJtu.       ke  lotketh  tn  A  watch. 
"What  howcr  of  night  ;rt?wiiy  tis  j'^ 
What  are  our  angels  of  this  quarter? 


Ho%*  goodly  thcfc  augurizc  faire  aufpices  of  truth, 

Now  mountes  bright  Atbaman  in  his  goulden  afccntion,     . 

Dircft  in  oppofnion  w  ith  our  hciniipher,       lot  tinketh  on  dJaU. 

And  now  there  hower  \\ith  them  is  Aetaloni 

JSernardt  bring  hither  thy  white  robes  of  faniftity, 

Haft  thou  Col«  ready  burnt  bring  in  my  Thurible, 

And  fence  about  this  faoctihcd  place, 

For  heere  ft/laini  muft  hau«  her  honor. 

C'WAic  my  fonne  is  murthcredjC.rW/V  my  fonnc, 

Caadie  oiy  fonr.e  is  murthered:!  will  fine 

AH  rhe  great  diuills  to  Hicw  the  murtherer, 

Eucn  as  thou  lou'dft  my  fonne  hall  and  difpatch, 

Haft  and  difpatch  it  as  thou  loueti  my  foulc. 

Tis  not  yet  yajne  by  three  quarter!  of  an  hower, 

What  are  our  Angels  of  thi»  n\'^RiiMickafl,Dtirdeiel,Ifuratii>et, 

In  a  tiiumphant  carre  of  burning  gold, 

Crownd  with  a  circlet  of  blackchebeny, 

And  with  a  mace  of  let  King  VOTCA  rides. 

Attended  with  his  mimftcrs  offate,  Audit  an^j  Cyafi^U. 

Fit  difmall  times  for  our  folcmnities. 

Entff  Bernardo. 

Put  ojj  jny  robws  g,'ue  me  my  Penttcle, 
G 


CHART  AR. 

Cenfe  well  "Btrntrda :  bring  me  fome  fire  in  an  earthen  veflcll 
Nowmuftllabourelikeacollyershorfe.      v      * 

./^for  Bernardo  hadCenfedhebrfygetb'ineJlet/vd  Alex- 
andcr  ftfliitnetboutmt  cade  tben'ttketb  bis  r«d. 
My  pretious  bcft  approu'd  and  trufly  fcruaft,  w 
Hence  in  all  hall  be-take  thee  to  thy  bca*dV 
\Vhilii  thefc  darke  workcs  ofhorrorarcin  hand, 
Red  .SVM^T// is  my  fumigation.  ^      rt*^» 

ft  aiding  without  the  circle  be  a>*netb  hitndn  f  be  Eafl0 

.And  cal!cth  ypon       ^  £       VJONATRABA. 
„        TothcVVclt.  (\      SVSERATOS. 

To  the  North.  £y      Ac^yiEi. 

TothcSovith.  J  £      MACHASABL.  ^    ^ 

Centura,  et  coiifirmo fitper  -v»s in  nomine Eyetejt,ej;  haft  vp  &  af- 
ccndcpcn.-omeMj.i.jrJiYa  j  httbesheiv 


Fiery  cxb.i!utions  lightning  tbttuder  t/ctnd*  Kin&.»  vitb 
A  re.iftce  cretvied  imferiOll  riding  vfin  4  Ljvn  t  er  dra 
gon  :  AI  exanderp*««ife  an  mare  ftrfumt  And  put  h. 
I  crihiure  thee  by  thefc  aforcfaid  names, 
That  thou  rccca'ie  no  phantaf.mtike  i 

Dine.  What  \veukl  great  Alextik. 
That  from  our  Hevy  region  it^Uion! 
Beneath  the  fulphurous  bottomc  oLL/tytfle, 
\Vhcre  'JM.tminon  tells  his  eueflry^d  g'ould, 
Thou  cail'ft  me  from  flrongbufine*  of  high  ftate,  '  ,' 

From  Airc  fubiierfions  and  mutations 
Of  mighty  MonarchcSjEmperorSjand  Kings, 
From  plotting  bloody  fcilds  and  maffacrci. 
Triumphant  treafons  and  afTzflinates, 
VVhats  thy  demand? 

^itex,  I  charge  thee  ky  the  fower  recited  namci,    . 
And  by  thedreadfull  tide  of  great  Pba*. 
By  which  all  creatures  arc  fure  fealed  vp, 
By  which  the  prince  of  darknes  and  all  powers, 
In  earth  and  hell  doe  tremble  and  fall  downc, 
Shew  me  the  (hape  of  that  condemned  man, 
Which  umrtherr/i  my  foonc  the  duke  of  C*»*V, 


I 


THE  DiriLS  CHARTER, 
Ditt  JCeepe  a  firmc  Ration  ftir  not  for  thy  life, 
Expcft  a  meflcnger  of  truft  ftand  faft, 

7h:  digelldefiendetb  with  t'kufi&et  «*d 
lighting    ard  tfter  more  exbtUtiw 
rfcends  Mother  Mbi  *r*nr, 
Diue.Scnt  from  the  foggy  lake  of  fearefull  ftix. 
Am  I  comaunded  by  that  puuTane  monarch, 
Which  rides  try  umphing  in  a  chatriot, 
On  mifty  black  e  clouds  mjjtt  with  qucnchles  fire, 
Through  vnquoth  corners  in  darkcpathcs  of  death, 
To  doe  vhai  thou  demanded. 

^flfAf.Thcn  by  the  drcadfull  names  of^mieran, 
Ttttftmd  S^Ui  Qicw  me  that  damned  childe  of  reprobation. 
Which  this  night  murthercd  the  duke  ofC""1^. 
£>MM.Keepe  a  firmc  ftaiion  (lit-  not  for  thy  life, 

Htgotth  t»  ttit  tune  ofthefl^tfrfm 
whence  he  bringeth  the  Ghoft  #/Cand«e 
gaftlj  haunted  ty  Ca far  ferfuing  Mid 
fitting  it  jbeft  vtnijb  in  *t  another  dearf, 
^/«.Hold^old,hcld,hold  ;fer  todtifmttt  now  no  more, 
fcftr  hath  kill'd  a  brother  and  a  father. 

.D«**.VVhat  \\ouldcft  thou  more  (hall  I'defcend? 
tAle Ar.Shew  me  the  per  ton  by  wfiofe  impious  han  J , 
gifmond  KftllitVtu  done  to  death? 
.DftttT.Kecpc  a  firme  Radon  ftirrc  not  for  thy  life. 
Hebringethfrom  thefttne  doore  Gifniond  Vik\\\Jiitwo*ndt 
gdfi*g  <*»dafter  him  Lucrcce  vndreft ,  holding  4  dagger fv't 

in  his  bleeding  kofomt :  they  v.vtijli, 
^&A-.Out}out,no  more  no  more,my  foule  difolues. 
D««.Say,fay  what  woul deft  tlwu  more  ?  difccnd, 
Alex.  Beldtchienjts,  Ber»l<v>e*fu,  ffelierea,  dtjccmte, 
iubeojm'a»iio.imtfro. 
Dewlldefefsdethwith  thunder. ^-c. 

£nter  Bernardo.  Alexaudcr  tinl^t 

tsflex.Qut  out  alas  "Bern/trie  lam  wounded, 
With  grifly  wounds  and  decpe  incurable. 

Ifer.Comfortyour  fclfc  in  Gods  name  blcflcd  father, 
Soe  long  a:  noe  wounds  of  the  body  bleed. 

Vf    2  -*2/ ^«  . 


•1 

THE  DiriLS  CHART  A  R. 

Alex.  The  curc/es  wounds  I  mcanc  are  of  my  body 
Wounds  of  my  foule  anci  b.x]y:buc  Berxardi 
Tiiis  is  myiomfortln  calamity 
Sonic  ihall  packc  after  them  for  company  • 
Whatsadockc? 

Barn.  Ye  y  ncetc  fix  by  Saint  Peters  bell 

iA!ex.  Ha3  t!ice,thc:i  pailtthou  to  ray  Poticary,  bid  him 
prouidc  thofe  druggcs  1  fpoke  for  yeflcr-day.and  beaje  them  in 
all  halt  to  'Dominic*  (jigtio  take  you  thole  letters  with  you 
which  arc  hcre.bid  him  dcliucr  their.'in  L(>d:(tckjfor*.*es  name 
her  lultfull  Paramoute ;  make  halt  and  fee  that  he  difpjtch  it 
quickly,  dcliuer  him  apuife  from  nice  for  a  token  cramd  with 
t  wo  hundred  ducatcs ,  bid  him  bee  fccreatas  he  loues  his  life, 
halt  and  bcgon.  Exit  Bernardo. 

hflor  fhail  tblioWjLmuft  haue  his  L?.nds 
This  thornemuft  be  cut  of  being  but  teader 
Then  cut  it  foone  whilft  it  is  yong  and  (lender. 
Lcaft  growing  great  it  prick  thce  to  the  bone 
My  lult  importunes  it  and  he  Ihall  die, 
SonncsjNepheweSjDaughterSjConcubines.fhalldie. 
My  confcience  is  turn'd  mercies  enemy, 
He  that  would  rife  to  riches  and  renowne 
Mutt  not  regard  though  he  pull  millions  downe. 

£xh  Alexander  into  t, 
SCEN.  i. 

Enter  C.rfar  Boi  gia  with  Caraffa 
WBcmiuoli. 

frfi  Where  is  his  HolincflePwhcre  is  my  fathei? 
Alas  your  Sonnc  is  Haiuesyour  haples  Sosnc, 
My  noble  brother  out  alas, i' as 
Ismunhcicd:  in  tender  pjflfion          .,  , 
Let  curious  fearch  and  inquiation 
Be  made  through  7^>«ftofindethemurth«rer$: 
I/eare  chat  Traitrous  'ftdas  Car>iinall 
Sftr^t  with  his  complicics : 


1  will  not  ho'Jd  fraternity  with  him: 

And  here  behold  my  meaning  bleiTed  father:  A 

iUcciue  againe  thefc  robcs.uke  here  this  hat, 


"l^M^¥7,^^MM^H^^te 

T//£  Dir/LS  CHARTER. 
And  in  tbcfc  armcs  which  I  hauc  bucledon 
I  do  forfweare  ai  offices  of  Chu:  ch, 
ViitilJl  be  rcucngcd  for  his  death. 


t  an 

.  A  fbulc  red  vengeance  cucr  hangs  his  head 
Whole  heart  indurate  op  \vhofc  tliuilifli  brainc, 
Could  execute  concciue  or  medicate 
So  foule  a  murthcr  c  f  an  Innocent. 
Ov^f<«with  BentitioJi  gmc  leaue 
S»me-what  I  would  in  priualc  hauc  with  C*/ir. 
Ctftr  dcfemble  not  forthat  were  vaine      Exeunt  Car.rt  Ben. 
'•'    Whence  comcfi  thou. 

Cff.  Directly  from  my  Chamber. 
t/ile.  Where  didft  ihou  here  this  newes. 
O/  Fiftiers  which  found  liis  body  brought  the  newes. 
stltx.  Ihen  he  was  droun'd  C*far  was  he  not? 
C*f.  It  fcemcs  he  was. 
t/tlex.  What  by  fome  Fifhcr. 
Crf/How  fliould  I  know  that. 
tsile.  Sure  by  forhe  fubtill  Fiflier  that  layd  flew 
For  C*»dics  liie  and  hononbut  fay  truly,     • 
Was  it  thy  brother. 

C*f.  Arc  not  you  my  father? 
Alt.  Ah  that  I  ncucr  had  beene  any  father, 
But  (pcake  agajne,man  fpeake  the  truth  and  fearc  not; 
Who  flew  thy  brother  Canate  this  lalt  night, 
Who  traind  him  forth  who  walk'd  along  wjth  him. 
C</T  Ami  the  keeper  of  my  brothers  peifon. 
Alex.  Execrable  Gi<»;pcrfidious  Homecide, 
Apparant  villainc  what  canft  tbou  defigrK:? 
Which  I  would  know  that  thou  canft  hide  from  me. 

O/I  A  plague  vpon  your  diuills  you  dealc  with  them, 
That  watch  more  narrowly  to  catch  yourfoulc 
Then  he  which  fought  my  brother  C<tndies  death, 
YouknovrthaiSatuaDisthe  lordoflies 
Afalie  accufer  and  dcfembicr, 
Tell  your  familitrs  rhcy  be  lying  Diuils. 
t/ilex.  O/^r  uomore,Cx/4r  no  more,t 
c  • 


77f£  D/PfLS  CHARTER, 
fcac  know  I? 
.•.  That  I  know.diflemblc  not. 

C<cf.  Suppofcyou  know;  fuppofc  in  wrarh  &  fury 
I  killil  my  brother  j  can  we  mend  it  now  ? 
He  was  not  fafhion'd  for  thcfc  bufie  times : 
He  rcfts  in  pcacc,our  peace  rcfts  in  ourfwordf. 

tsitex.  Csfor  chou  do'ft  vnkindly  \c*  my  foale,          * 
With  rubbing  vp  my  fccrctmiferics : 
Incur'd  by  feekingco  lift  vp  thy  head. 

Caf.  Pull  me  not  do  wne  good  father  with  your  conference  : 
Your  confdcncc,fathcr  of  my  confidence  is. 
My  confciencc  is  as  like  your  confcience, 
As  it  were  printed  with  the  felff-fam  e  ftampe. 
I  know  my  finnes  are  burthenous,  and  bcarc  them, 
Your  finnes  more  hainous,yetyonr  robes  conccale  them. 

Alex.  Out  wicked  and  nefarious  homicide. 

O/,  Vpbraid  me  not/or  if  that  Lampe  burne  dimme, 
Which  fho ul d  giuc  light  to  men  in  darkeft  night  j 
How  can  they  choofc  but  muft  in  ftiaddowes  ene, 
That  follovT  the  blind-glimering  thereof: 
Doth  this  one  petty  fault  appeare  fo  grieuous  ? 
Which  if  you  well  confide  t  is  no  fault ; 
He  Yvas  an  honed  tnan,and  fitt  for  heaucn : 
Whilfte  he  liu'd  here  he  breath'd  in  mifcrie  ; 
And  would  hauc  beene  cnlarg'd :  I  fet  him  free, 
NOTT  if  I  may  compare  your  Rate  vrith  his, 
Or  your  condition  vviihmy  qualitie, 
Haue  you  not  fold  your  fclfc  ynto  the  Diuill, 
To  be  promoted  to  the  Papacie : 
Haue  you  not  fould  the  huings  of  the  Church  ? 
Arc  not  your  coffers  cram'd  with  beaftly  bribes, 
Wich  foule  errortion.and  bafe  Vfury  ? 
H'auc  yec  not  (fincc  your  inauguration  ) 
I-'oyioned  and  done  to  death  fix  Cardinals  j. 
In  duultfh  auaricc  to  get  their  goods? 
1  hue  vou  not  (which  is  moft  abhominable) 
Coir.mitf d  inccft  with  youronely  daughter; 
And  ;nadc  me  linnc  yyith  her  for  company, 

That 


THE  DIP-/LS  CHARTER. 

That  both  might  raigne  in  hell  for  company  ? 

Did  you  not  take  ofCjeorgia  ^nccixrd» 

One  hundred  thouf  and  Ducats  from  th*  Turkf, 

To  kill  his  brother  Gtmen  Ottoman  ? 

Hauc  you  not  kept  the  Pearle  of  //*//'/, 

Mor  <JMar.frcdt  that  young  vertuous  Prince, 

Jn  beattly  lull,  and  filthy  Sodomit. 

Blafting  the  blofibme  of  his  toward  youth  ? 

Haue  you  not  now  giucn  order  for  the  death 

Of  my  dcere  Sifter ,  whom  your  paffions  caufd 

To  kill  her  latter  husband  'Di  nfel/t, 

And  robd  the  noble  Earle  of  his  new  fpowfc, 

Oncly  to  cloakc yourvile  impiety, 

'Alc.Ctfar  the  Diuill  hath  bin  thy  Schole-rnaifler. 

Ctf.  I  pafle  your  fccrct  eounfeil  with  the  diuill, 
Your  Auarice,ambition,perfidie, 
Your  bloudie  plot$,inhumane  crudtic, 
Why  then  vpbrayd  yee  mec  with  Candies  death  ? 
A  baftard  of  our  houfc.dcgcr.cratc, 
'In  whom  no  fparkeor  fpiracle  of  honor, 
Appear'd  to  raifc  the  race  of  B«rg'«. 
But  had  Ibeene  Lieutenant  of  your  forces, 
This  arme  had  conquer'' d  all  Romania, 
France  before  this  hadtrcmblcdj.fy/iJw*  had  ffoop'd", 
Tjic  Romnine  Emperor  had  faun'd  rpon  vs. 
King  Charles  had  bcene  refiraind,  Frederic ^expulfd^ 
And  Naflcs  had  bccne  made  cur  heritage. 

Altx,  Atriplc  ioy  fuccccdi  a  finglc  gricfc, 
I  haue  cngag'd  all  to  make  faf**  gr€at, 
C*for  it  futeth  wtth  thy  grace  and  glory, 
To  cloake  my  vices,!  will  pardon  thine,, 
Let  one  of  vs  excufe  an  others  crimes, 
And  for  this  bloudy  fa&  fo  lately  done. 
As  thou  didft  cunningly  begin  proceed, 
To  lay  tke  guile  or  imputation 
On  them  whofc  death  may  doe  thee  benefit.'      ••$• . 
And  neucr  was  my  foule  better  contented, 
Thea  that  our  wot;  arc  with  rich  hopes  prcuent  cd. 


THE 


C,tf.  Now  ftamfoJtaMMfc  fubictf  to  my  fword. 
ImaLifxrl'  Ctvntrivf,  and  Vrbine 
Shall  luiic  the  ftrfl  chargc,if  I  there  fuccecd, 
Haue  forward  farther  with  a  better  fpecd, 
Cefir  o  «»/(*  written  in  my  guydon, 
When  with  my  troopes  vjftorioufiy  1  rid«  on.     . 

Alex.  Holla  Bern*rdotcd\  in  fitrafi  with  Remiuoli;      Enter 
Ay  now  now  now,my  precious  boy,niy  Ctftr,  Barn.' 

Profccute  as  thou  hall  begunne, 
With  Arte,Jooke  ftillaine  and  demure, 
Hold  downc  jhy  hcad.like  one  1  woluc  vp  with  forrovr, 

fyter  Carafta  with  Bentiuoli. 

They  come,they  comc,Cjy  that  thofc  armcs  were  put  on,- 
In  reucnge  of  Candies  death. 
The  foucraigne  medicine  of  things  part  cure, 
1$  for  to  bearc  with  patience  and  forget, 
£<e/ir  hath  vowde  rcuengc  for  C^adits  death, 
And  in  rcgardeofC*/ir;  piety, 
I  make  him  generall  in  his  brothers  place. 

Ccff.  And  neuer  {hall  I  {heath  this  fword  in  peace 
Till  it  haue  wrought  vpon  themuithcrer. 

C*r*f.  Happy  fucceflc  accompany  my  Lord, 
And  in  your  battles  giue  you  vi<&>ry. 

Bent.  Is  order  taken  for  his  funerals. 

Cxf.  Bevtiitoh  take  you  no  thought  for  that, 
That  is  the  grcatcft  care, which  troubles  me. 

Alex.  Come  on  my  Lords, we  will  aduife  within, 
For  I  muft  haue  your  counfels  in  my  griefc.         Extitttt  om»tjt 

SCEN.    3. 
Enter  Lucrctia  ricbfy  ttttrttwiik  A  Phjd 

in  her  hand. 

Luc.  KindcZ-a^/^fhadftthouprcfentedme,,  ;..'._ 
With  Ptrjian  clothes  of  gold  or  Tinftlry, 
With  rich  Arabian  Odors.prctious  tton«, 
Or  what  braue  women  hold  i:i  higHeft  price, 
Could  not  haue  beene  fo  gracious  as  this  tin^tuje, 
Which  I  more  valeyr  then  a»y  richcfticvtcli, 


THE  DiriLS  CHARTER, 

'Oh  Motticilla.  £»wrMotticilla. 

Bring  me  fomc  mixtures  and  my  drefinig  boxes, 
Thu  night  I  purpofe  priuately  to  fup 
With  my  Lord  Cardinall  of  CapMj. 

Enter  tvo  Pages  with  A  7atte,tK>o  looking  glajfes/t  box  With 

fcomba  and  injtruments,a  rich  fowlt. 
Bring  me  fome  blanching  water  in  this  bowle.     Exit  Motti. 

Shee  lotkttb  in  herglajfe, 
Here  Iperceiue  a  little  liueliug 
Aboucmy  rot-head  but  I  wimple  it 
Either  with  tewels  or  a  lock  of  haire, 
1  ,,.         And  yet  it  is  as  white  as  the  pure  (how : 

O  God  when  that  { wcct  Marques  Afantiwt,     -,  . 
Did  in  Ferrarst  feaft  my  Lord  and  mec, 

-  What  rich  comparifons  and  fimilics, 
He  with  ingenious  fantafie  deuifd, 
Dotfng  vpon  the  whkencfle  of  my  browes  ? 
As  that  betwixt  thcmfiood  the  chairc  offtate, 
Compord  of  luor'tc  for  th  c  Pathi.tn  Qucene  : 
Sitting  in  comfort  after  amourous  conqueft. 
And  kirt  my  for-head  twenty  thoufand  tunes. 
Oft  haue  I  vviilit  the  coulour  of  this  haire 
More  bri  cht,and  not  of  fiich  a  Sp*nifl>  dye, 
And  yet  the  Duke  of  "Bourfo*  on  his  knees, 
As  the  diuiacfifauour  of  this  world, 

Did  beg  one  lock  to  make  a  Bracelet, 
For  which  few  haires  he  garnished  my  head 
With  lewels  worth  fix  thoufand  crownesatleaft. 
My  beaming  eyesyet  fiill  of  Maicfty, 
Dart  loue,and  g'me  bright  lufter  to  the  glafle, 
As  when  the  funhe  beanies  touch  a  Diamond. 
The  Prince  ofSalertie  folemnly  didfwcare, 
Thele  eics  were  quiuers  which  fuch  (hafts  did  bearc 
That  werefo  lTiarpe>and  had  fuch  ficrie  touch, 
As  Cupids  Arrowes  neuer  had  fo  much, 
The  RofieGardcr  of  thefc  amourous  checkcs, 
My  nofc  the  gracious  forte  of  conquering  loue, 

•  Breathing  attrac&ue  odors  to  thofe  loners 

H     .  That 

j..»'ii.>« — »i--j^t««HMV;.<j   ;-ji.  . 


THE  DiriLS  CHARTER. 

That  languifli  and  are  Tanqutftit  with  dcfijc, 
(jotting*  callcth  it  the  filucr  pearch, 
WhcicfYtfW  turtles  mutual  pleafurcfearch. 
Sweet  mouth  the  Kuby  port  toParadice 
Of  my  worlds  plcafjre  from  whence  ifluc  forth, 
Many  falfe  bragi.bold  failies,  fweet  fupplies, 
A  chinnc  the  matchlcs  fabricke  of  fairc  nature, 
A  ncclce  two  brcfts  vpon  whofc  cherry  niplcs, 
So  many  fwcct  (blcjons  Cupid  fuckt, 
Giucme  Ibme  blanching  water  in  this  bwilc, 
Wafh  my  face  'JMotticiU*  with  this  cloth, 
So  tis  wdl.now  will  I  try  thefe  coll  ours. 
Giuemethat  oyle  of  TaAr^, 
Take  farfnet  AfotticilU  fmooth  my  forehead, 

She  looketh  m  nvojr/tjjes  tndbeholtleth  her  Mj. 
I  muft  delay  this  colour  is  it  carnation  right, 

Mot  .Oh  the  true  tincture  of  a  damask  rofc, 

Luc.  What  is  it  excellent. 
MotMoR  full  of  life. 
And  madame  thats  a  pretious  liniment, 
As  eucr  I  beheld  tofmooth  the  browes. 

L»c.\  will  correct  thefe  arches  with  this  mullcr, 
Piuckc  not  to  hard.beleeuc  me  Mfiticitb, 
You  plucke  to  hard. 
I  fecle  t  foule  ftinckc  in  my  noftrclls, 
Some  ftinkc  is  vehement  and  hufts  my  braine, 
My  check  cs  both  burne  and  fling  giue  me  my  glafle. 
Our  out  for  flume  I  fee  the  blood  it  fclfe, 
Difperfcd  and  inflatned,giuc  me  fomc  water. 

Mot  ticilla  rubbeth  her  cbeek/t  *ttba  cloth. 


My  braines  intoxicate  my  face  is  fcalded. 

Hence  with  the  glaffc  :  coole  coole  my  face,ranckc  poyfon, 

3»  miniftred  to  bring  me  to  my  death, 

I  feck  the  vcaimc  boyling  in  my  yeiaes. 

c-%»r.Ah  OK  deerc  Lady  ;  what  ftrangleoprofic? 
The  more  Jwa/h  the  more  fprcads  on  your  face. 

Lmn. 


TH£  D/riLS  CHARTER. 
Z,w.Scnd  to  my  fathcr;call  phifitions  in,  Exit  Mttti 

Oh  Ctmdie  where  art  thou  ray  comforter. 
Dead  and  intomb'd;L#«T«*  muft  follow  thee; 
1  burnc  1  burne,oh  where  is  my  decre  Lord. 
My  braincs  arc  fcard  vp  with  Ibme  fatall  fire, 

Enter  A  {truant  andePkiJ!tio»  with  Motricila. 
'  S<rr.Dccre  Lady  checrc  your  fclfc,bc not  OUtnayd, 
His  Holines  in  hatt  hath  fcnt  rcleifc.- 
His  ownePhifition  to  recomfort  you. 

Luc  .For  our  dccie  Ladies  paffion  bring  fome  water  to  cook 
my  thirft. 

TA».Madam  you  may  not  drinke. 
Till  you  receaue  this  one  preferuatiue. 

Lnc.fi  foule  vnfauorie  loathfcme  ftinke  chcaktttp 
My  ruall  fenccs:and  aboylinghcac 
fuppcs  vp  the  liudy  Ipirit  in  my  lungs. 

Phtfhis  poyfon  fpreads  and  is  incurable, 
Madamerecciuc one  precious  antidote. 
Luc.  What  haue  I  caught  you  Sfor<*t 
Who  painted  my  fairc  face  with  thefe  foule  fpott, 
You  fee  them  in  my  foule  deformed  blots, 
Deliucrmc  from  that  murthercd  .man, 
He  COIKCS  to  ftab  my  foule  I  wounded  him, 
Oh  qtfmonl Gifmaiid  hide  thofc  bleeding  wcundf, 
My  foule  bleeds  drops  of  Ibrrow  for  thy  lake; 
Lookcnot  l"o  wrathfull !  am  pcnicent, 
.  Loue  and  rcmorfc  did  harbour  in  thine  hart, 
What  doeft  thou  becken  to  me  I  will  come, 
And  foHow  th  ce  through  millions  of  woes. 
Phi.S  wect  Lady  will  you  take  a  little  reft, 
It  will  refrrfh  your  fpirits  inftantly. 

Z^r.No  reft  yntill  I  fee  my  Lord  againe. 
yif«.DccrcLady  doeyoulouc  your  lit e,take  reft, 

J  bte  uketb  hold  of<JMottxil*. 
Luc  from  the  pure  burning  coles  of  true  contrition. 
Me  thinkcs  I  fee  the  liuely  countcrfet, 

Of  catiue  Crejfe^ in  ncr  m'^cry» 
Ihgcndcrd  out  of  hit  difloyalty, 

H  4  *vu 


run  virus  CHAPTER. 

Ah  Hfjticillx  whome  I  trained  vp 

In  cunning  flcights  and  fnares  of  filthinefle, 

Forgiuc  me  for  that  finnejliuc  and  repent. 

(J\>ht:  Oil  God  forgiuc  me  for  my  finncs  arc  great, 
And  if  his  goodnefle  lend  my  life  fome  fpacc, 
I  will  with  pernancccall  on  him  fbrgracc, 
And  ipend  che  remnant  of  my  life  in  prayer. 

Luc:  I  can  no  morc,death  fummoncch  my  foulc, 
Open  thy  boibmc  father  Abraham, 
Mercy  Full  father  Ice  thy  mercy  pafle 
Extend  thy  mercy  \vh,erc  no  mercy  was. 
Mcicyfull  father  for  thy  fonnes  decrc  merrit 
Pardon  rhy  finnfull  foule  receiue  my  fnirrit.       Expirttt  Lvcrece. 

fki:  Now  is  her  foule  at  reft  t;s  very  ftrange, 
As  well  the  caufc  as  manner  of  her  death, 
I  hau?  bcene  fludicd  in  Hipocrates, 
In  bookcsof  Gallen  and  oldc  Axtcine, 
Qbfcru'd  the  cures  of  diuers  learned  doctors, 
In  France  in  S^aine  and  higher  Germany  t 
Yet  neuer  met  with  fuch  an  accicent, 
Bearc  in  her  body  I  will  in  all  haft, 
Bring  wofull  ncwes  vnto  faint  Peeters  Pal/Mt, 
His  HolinclTc  will  grieuioufly  lament.  Eqtttnt  mutt, 


Enter  Czfar  <t»d  Barbarofla/o»/^/>7-/  drums  ani  trumpftf. 

C*f:  Fellows  in  armes  after  our  victories, 
Had  in  the  firft  front  of  our  happic  warr, 
With  men  of  hardy  refolution, 
Now  muft  we  bend  our  forces  againft  F«r/y, 
Where  that  prowd  Antaxjnian  Kathurine, 
Daieth  defianceln  the  face  of  \vafr, 
And  yet  pur  hopes  are  furr,al!  paifnge  ciecre, 
And  (lie  before  I  lodge  chisrefUes  ;  c.id, 
Shall  bcarethebondageofchisviftcria. 

Ear:  Thcfe  proud  prefumin-;  fpirrits  of  ?aine  women, 
Whofe  bloodleflc.  woundes  arc  only  bloody  words, 
T«lkc  without  rcafon,figrK  \vithoutrcfiftance, 

But 


f^  TffE  J>-iriLS  CHARTER. 

But  on  the  face  of  gvimmc  dcuouring  Wane, 
With  frowning  fore-head  menacing  his  force, 
They  fall  downe  on  their  backs  as  Venm  did, 
When  Mars  behejd  her  with  a  Souldicrs  face, 

C*f.  Nay  we  muft  nght  :  I  know  the  puiflant  fpirit 
Of  warlike  Kate  the  pride  of  ftdie, 
SfffrzAts  braue  fiftcrand  old  Riitrtaes  widdow, 
Excellent  valourjand  deepe  policie 
Muit  winne  K,if  we  purchafe  at  her  hands. 

Bar.  And  yet  we  be  before-hand  with  the  Lady, 
Hauing  furprized  her  treafurc  and  her  fonnes, 
As  ihey  were  mak:  -e'heir  cfcape  for  Florence  : 
What  mall  we  trie  renowned  gencrall  ? 
And  fearch  her  rrfolutioq. 

Ctf.  Shall  wee  ?  doubtyou  not, 
Nay  though  the  wallci  ot  Turlj  were  of  ftcele, 
Thefe  pledges  ftiould  make  paflage  for  our  powers, 
And  what  ?  ftiall  we  ftoope  for  thofe  twenty  Enfigncs, 
Which  this  laft  night  haue  cnter'd  their  Ports, 
Nay  were  they  ten  to  one  within  thofc  walles, 
Cxfar  (that  carries  Fortune  in  his  Startderd) 
Would  make  them  giueground  &  fubie>Sl  thcm-felucf  . 

Bar.  Spcake  then  at  once  renowned  general!,- 
*  .     Shall  we  go  Souldicr-like  to  worke  at  hrft  ? 
Shall  we  falutc  her  with  oui  Cannon  ? 

Ctf.  What  ?  no  B*rb*roffit  not  without  a  par)  ee, 
Fore-God  1  loue  hcr,ahd  admire  her  valour,  <-     % 

And  till  we  finde  her  words  psooue  empty  fquibs, 
We  giue  her  all  the  noble  rights  of  warre, 
Summon  a  parlee.       Sound  drtimsnJwerTntrnptt.      \ 

'  ••'      .  .  ...  \  . 

Eater  vpon  thevrttles  Cotmte/fe  Katherinejufio  Sforza^ 

Enfigne,  feftl4iers,Drnmmts,Tr(tmpftf. 
What  Ijauc  wee  TtllM  come  vpon  thefe  yvalles, 
To  bring  confuiion  of  our  companies  : 
Doth  proud  Tevthejtlea  Hue  againe, 
Which  fome-time  raging  in  the  Fields  of  blood,  ^ 
Made  paflage  with  her  angry  fword  through  millions. 

H          Sv 


THE  ViriLS  CHARTER.  - 

Kaf,  I  tell  thee  C4Jr  f°nnc  °*"  dkxandfr 
A  bookc  befits  thec  bcuer  then  a  blade.-  4 

Percale  in  icorne  thou  wilt  reply  the  like, 
A  ailtarle  ht>  me  better  then  a  pike. 
Know  ^f/ir  had  I  now  lo  many  I  iocs 
As  here  are  Hoanes  or  haircs  rpoit  your  beards, 
I  would  forgo  them  al  before  this  honor, 
Which  my  deerc  Lord  Riarto  did  Icaue  mee, 
The  pled^cof  my  deerelouc  his  Children*  patriaony. 

Cff.  Speake  in  a  milder  key  renowned  Kate, 
I  louc  you  well  and  ail  btauc  Sfaruut  race 
Yet  you  muftyccld  there  is  no  remedy, 
It  U  the  Churches  right  and  I  muft  haue  ft. 

Kath.  Me  thinkes  a  pulpet  were  more  fit  forthce, 
But  did'lt  thou  cuerreade  Saint  (jre^ory; 
That  he  which  huntcth  for  authority, 
Himfclfc"  (hould  gouerne  dirc<5t  and  know  well; 
He  did  a  deedc  of  danger  that  aduanc'd  thee, 
For  proud  ambition  violates  all  right. 

C*f.  Be  not  fo  bitter  K*te  a  friend  intrcates  you, 
But  if  intreacics  will  not,lookc  vpon  mee: 
Hcere  ftandeth  <C  f_/ir,the  fliarpc  fcourge  oifttrly 
And  were  your  fort  fenc'd  with  as  many  men, 
As  it  is  girt  with  Rones  G*/«rr  would  hauc  it; 
Subdue  them  and  make  pillage  of  their  goods 
And  in  rcfiftance fcale  it  with  their  blouds. 

KM.  What  are  your  weapons  fneathed  in  your  throatcs? 
Is  euery  word  a  (word  then  fhakc  hands  O/ir: 
Venter  no  further  and  we  will  befriends 
But  if  your  words  haue  accents  in  kccne  fwords, 
And  end  in  bloud.rhen  C*/ir  lookc  on  me: 
I  with  defiance  turne fwords  in  yo'.r  throat cs, 
You  iball  not  thruft  that  imputation 
Vpon  our  fez,for  I  wi Jl  fight  it  out  „ 

So  long  as  I  can  (rand  vpon  thefe  walls. 

Cff.  You  would  repent  it,  if  you  knew  the  word, 
Confider  K*te  b«  well  aduifcd  firft. 

K*t.  C*f*r  a&  one  word  to  difd^ai'gc  my  conicitnce, 

Were 


THE  D if/lS  CHARTER. 

Were  there  a  Cannon  there  to  br  difchardg'd 

Vpou  this  fruitful!  wombc  the  nuric  of  Children, 

And  lfurepeecc"melltobciornc  withall, 

If  I  would  rot  fiirrendcr  vp  this  forte 

Your  Cannon  fhot  fhould  plowe  chcfc  bowellf  vf>, 

That  vow  to  God  and  my  decre  hufbandmadc: 

I  neuer  will  infringe  with  perfcdy  : 

I  know  thcc  bloudy  (a/kr:the  diihonor, 

Jnyecldingvpthy  rcuercnd  purple  rpabes 

Which  ftiould  proteft  widowes  and  Orphanei  righres, 

Appeareth  well  in  taking  vniuft  armcs, 

To  wrong  the  Widowes  and  thcFatherlefic 

Either  fight  C*!**  ^  forfakwhc  field, 

Perfwadc  thy  felfc  aliue  I  will  not  yecld. 
C*f.  Then  1  will  fhew  you  what  warrcs  dcftcny, 

Frognofticatcs,bring  forth  her  ranfome  hither  • 

Jc^arbarofla  bringeth  frbm  Cacfars  'Tent 
hir  two  boyes. 

If  nature  b;not  quite  extinguifhed 

Thefe  pledges  (kail  enfranchize  you  from  warvc 

1  brought  them  to  this  purpofejthat  in  them, 

You  with  your  friends  might  hue  in  liberty. 
lUf.  Neuer  but  with  advantages  dcerc  Lord, 

Monfler  of mifcry  what  think'ft  thou  C<far  < 

That  I  will  yceld  mine  honor  for  their  fafety  ? 

Be  not  decciu'd  thou  haft  furpriz'd  my  Children, 

Riartoes  riches  left  in  my  tuition 

And  borne  out  ofthcfe  bowellsjbut  dcere  boy  es, 

Courage  your  felues  I  will  defend  your  honors: 

I  tell  thcc  Offar  thefc  my  boyes  are  taught 

To  beare  with  patiencefates  ineuitablc 

Thefe  cany  Sforz^es  fpirit  and  their  fathers ; 

I  dare  gage  life  and  afkc  them  they  will  chufe, 

To  lack  their  liues  before  they  loofe  their  honors. 

C*f.  Crf*?  in  this  hath  offered  like  himfel  fc, 
He  profFereth  to  preferue  your  towne  vntouch'ts 
Vour  good$,your  wiues,your  liues  ,  your  liberties.* 
But  marke  what  fruit  es  thy  bittcrncflc  briogs  foith, 

To 


i 


THE   DIVILS  CtiARTER. 

To  maV.e  thine  hard  heart  infamous  for  cuer, 
Before  tlsy  face  thcfc  boycs  llull  loofe  their  liues 
If  thou  funcnder  not  without  niorcparlec. 

Katbt  Bioudy  Kufiris  I  deficthy  malice, 
I  fpit  defiance  in  thy  cowards  face. 
Traytcm  to  God  and  man  had'it  thou  beene  Ctfir, 
Infixing  on  high  teamies  of  worth  and  honor 
Thou  woul'fl  confidcr  that  their  bloud  is  Noble-, 
Thou  wouldft  confidcr  that  they  be  but  children, 
Thou  wouldft  confidcr  that  thou  art  a  warrier 
.  And  chat  fuch  noble  bloud  fpilt  with  diflionor 
And  tiam'd  in  with  mfidcous  trechery, 
By  God  nor  man  in  hcauen  nor  earth  below 
Can  be  forgotten  or  abolifhed. 

Barb.  Brauegencrall  you  parlee  with  a  woman, 
Whcfc  heart  is  obftinate,whofe  hands  are  freeblc, 
Seemeth  in  vaine  and  ouer  tedious. 

C<«/ir.  Speak  e  at  a  word  cannon  i»  my  next  parlct, 
You  will  not  yee'd  your  ft  ace  to  faue  their  liues. 
*     '  Kath.  I  will  not  C*far- 

Cf/^Cuc  of  both  their  heads. 

I  .Sojr.  Let  vs  intreat  our  mother  noMe  gcnerall, 
For  to  deliucr  vp  the  ftafe  of  Fur'y  • 

And  will  you  faue  our  liues" then. 


".'•-..&  .     a.&y.GoodCaptainedonotkillvs. 

C*f.  If  ffcc  will  yeeld  the  ftate  your  Hues  are  fafc. 

I  .Bey.  Good  mother  for  my  fatfiers  fake  that's  dead, 
And  for  mine  Vndes  fake  part  of  your  bowdls 
And  for  our  ownc  fakes  yeeld  your  felues  and  faue  vs. 

^Jtcy.  Good  fwcete  mother  faue  vs. 

Kat.  Poore  boics.in  heart  vnlike  Ri*ritotT*cct 
Or  Sforiutes  warlikclinnage  by  the  mother 
Knqw  what  it  is  die  with  liberty, 
And  Hue  with  ignorhincous  fcruiiude.    . 
If  you  your  liues  buy  with  the  lofleof  ftates 
Jr  were  of  alj  extreainctics  the  vileft 
V  But  in  extreamety  to  die  rcfoiu'd 

Prcfcruing  {htc  and  reputation:  L 

"   -•',  J  f. 

jjjHtf* 


THE  DJriLS  CHARTER. 
Is  faid  to  dye  within  the  bed  of  honour, 
This  is  an  honor  for  tfwwrf/childrcn, 
And  for  my  part,ir  neucr  fhall  be  fayd, 
Thai  Kuthtrine  being  ftrong  vppn  hir  guard  e, 
Hauing  good  forces  abl*  to  defend, 
In  brutiih  fearc  fhould  giue  away  your  dates, 
J  rather  will  obtrude  my  felfe  vnarra'd, 
And  meete  the  thicket*  ranckcs  that  enter  bread). 
To  be  rofi  vp  vpon  their  fouldiers  pikes, 
Sooner  I  will  let  all  the  towne  on  fire, 
And  with  my  foldiers  facrifice  my  fclfe, 
Rather  "th«n  render  vp  your  hcri;age, 

C*f.  Oh  braucly  fpokf  n-warlike  */4r»r,z,on, 
i.Ztyr.Mothcr  we  fcornc  death  in  rcfpeft  of  honor 
Let  him  performe  his  worft.we  fcare  him  not, 
Courage  fwcete  brother,thinke  vpon  my  father, 
I  will  dye  firit,  be  not  afraid  of  death. 
Ctf.  Why  thcti  you  arc  refblu'd  to  dye  ? 


C*f.  Bring  hether  both  their  heads. 

Kath.  Gods  Wetting  reft  with  you  my  decreft  fonne» 
And  if  J  loofe  your  ftates,my  lifcfhall  follow, 
Nothing  but  violence  Hull  force  ic  from  vs, 
Ere  Jong  this  quarrell  t  wixt  v$  will  ftand  euen: 
Farewell  dcerc  boyevii'I  we  threemeete  in  heauen.  " 

2/Bo/  Ah  deere  Mother,  fwcctc  mother,  good  Vnclc  Tuth 
fauconrliucs. 

Caf.  Aw  ay  with  him. 

i.5»7.Lct  me  before  I  dye,  but  kifle  my  mother.  ' 

K*th.  What-.vouldft  thou  runne  againe  into  my  wombc? 
If  thou  we.  t  hcrethou  fhouldft  be  PofthMmw, 
And  ript  out  of  my  fides  v.  ith  foidier^,  fwords, 
Before  I  would  yeeld  vp  thine  heritage. 

iSoy.  CoiTie  brother  let  vs  brsucly  dye  together. 

Ctf,  •  tell  thee  whe«  that  thefc  l»aue  loft  thek  heaitsf, 
1  will  make  facke  and  pillage  of  your  Hate, 
Mao.women.Orphanevll  put  to  the!  'word, 
This  hac  h  your  obiiinacic  wrought  m  v*  t  * 

I 


THE  VIPILS  CHART  AX. 

Carry  them  hence,bring  hethcrboth  their  heads.  Exeunt  with 
And  then  a  charge  vpon  this  valrant  Lady,  thekojei, 

This  TArfwr«,th is  proud  Stmtranjis, 
Whole  valour  Btrfurtf*  by  thefc  hcaucns, 
Is  very  \\onderfull  ahd  glorious. - 

K.ire.Had  he'mcie  force,  vvhatwouKUhist'u'ant  c!o? 

Ctf.  A  charge. a  charge. 

K.it.  For  Gods  TakechargCji  charge  Ictvs  to  fight. 

Ctf.  A  fp'tri:  full  of  vc;igeance,wiaf.h,and  ipite, 
AlTaultjalTauItjchargc  noble  hearts  a  charge. 

exf  c'v.trge  *itk  j  peak  of  OrJattMce :  Czfar after  trv9  retrtates. 

•  entrethfyfctiMl^berEnfigHc-bearerflAtHe:  Katherin  rccout- 
rtth  i  he  E*ftgHe)&  pghteth  with  it  at  her  hand.  Hctrejhefarrtth 
ex  ctllent  m.-tgxamimit}.  C  i  far  the  third  ttmt  feyuifed,  M  length 
entrtth  by  fcdjfa  ,fterpr>fftb  her  ,  bnngcth  her  dwnc  jvithjiytt 
frtfoaert.  Sound  Drams  *nd  1'rum^ti, 
^f/^Couragious  Kuft,yo\.\  that  would  throw  defiance 

Into  the  face  and  throatc  of  fate  an'd  Csfir, 

Such  are  the  fames  of  pride  and  wilful  nclTe. 

Hauc  I  perform'd  tny  word  ?  arc  you  furprii'd  ? 

1$  not  your  life  and  liuing  in  my  power  ? 

Kat.  Now  that  my  fomies  firrt  by  mlidioos  meaneSj 

Bereaucd  of  their  liues,antr'tlicir  ftatcs  loit, 

The  date  of  my  calamities  is  out, 

Goe  forward  with  thy  tyrannic,  (hike  Ctfitr, 

And  take  away  the  Mother  with  her  fonncs  .• 

This  done,rccount  what  is  thy  victory. 

A  womau  with  two  children  vanquished, 

A  prize  befitting  the  renownc  of  C*fer- 

£if.  Come  higher  Kttherin:  wonder  of  thy  fex, 

The  grace  of  ail-/r«/M8  woman-hood  : 

Ctfur  fliall  neuer  prooue  dil"honourab!e, 

Behold  thy  children  liuing  in  my  Tent. 

He  difcottereih  his  Tent  where  her  ttvofonnet  were  at  Cardes. 
Tt.TSoj.  Oh  mother,  mother,arc  you  come>wce  be  not  dead. . 
i.5«/.  Good  mDther,thanke  the Captaine.we  liueyet, 

They  saucy*  fpice«,wincs,and  bad  ys  welcome, 

Ipray 


IKE  DiriLS  CHARTER, 
I  pray  you  thankc  them.  ' 

AVrff,  Oh  but  your  lands  and  honors  arc  both  lofl, 
Had  not  aa  bononab'c  death  becnc  better  : 
Then  thus  to  loofe  your  Hates  and  liuely-hoods. 
Hcioike  l'f.uIi;icr,v.hc.fedeceijH  is  honour. 
Thou  that  tuft  vnexpccted  lau'o  the  lines 
Of  my  two  children,!  fubmit  them  licre 
ThycaptiucSjfoi  their  raufome  what  is  fitt. 

Ctf.  1  freely  pardon  ihcfe  two  boyesthcir  ranfomc, 
Lady  behold  thy  trcafurc  in  my  Tent, 
Had  I  not  wonnc  this  townc,  iris  hadft  thouloft, 
See  Soukhers  that  her  Jewels  brrcferu'd 
For  her  ovvne  fcruicc,now  the  qoarrcll  e.ids^ 

A'«»?.  But  noble  C&fxr  well  mtreate  onr  people, 
They  be  men  va'jaiitjriuillj'obedicnt, 
Ifyou  their  I.f  agiftrates  inu  cat  c  them  well. 

C<ef.  Take  you  the  charge  of  Fnrlj,  Tlarbargffit, 
Yntreate  the  people  well  do  not  rcftrainc  them, 
We  f(ccly  pardon  all  of  them  their  ranfomcs, 
So  mud.  as  is  in  v*,wc  pardon  all, 
Vfe  them  as  Cittizcns  of7\pKt  in  fauor, 
/Other  inftrydions  you  {hall  haue  hcrc-aftcr  : 
Till  then  regarde  your  charge  and  fo  farewell, 

"Enter  with  a.  drum$  arb  aroQa^i  oldierr, 
Lady,your  fclfc.vrith  yourtwolittle  babes, 
I  will  take  order  fhalbc  fent  to  Rtme, 
Be  not  difmaid,  you  fhall  bee  well  intreatcd, 
You  fhall  want  nothing  fitting  your  eftates, 
'  March  with  vson  opr  way  for  £ap*<t. 

March  Cacfar^Kathrrine,^  two  t*Jts,  Enfant*, 
'  SeIelitrt,Trnmpfts,'Drums. 


5 
Satsr  Alexander  out  f 


*/4lex.  Bring  in  that  Opi*mt*8&  bowle  of  Wine, 
Heere  1  muft  a6l  a  Tragc-comadie, 
Struct  is  it  well  confctfcd  and  prepar'd? 

1  a  t  According 


According  to  my  conference  with  Rat/. 

Bernardo  with  *fltgge»  afmut  Mud*  btttlt" 

tfrr.Kc  fc.it  it  as  your  Holincs  may  fee, 
Safcfcalcdvp, 

vlV.Y.Fill  tuc  that  bowlc  of  wine, 

Alexander  ofetuth  *  box  MA  putteth  in  the  poitder. 

"S.  r.Tis  a  drowfic  medicine,  do  not  tall  it  my  Lord, 

e/*/«r.Thou  haft  ben  taller  to  me^many  times, 
Begin  Bernardo. 

BerMy  Lord  I  flcpt  too  mrch  the  laft  night  and  I  dare  not, 

e  4!cx.  It  holds  good  colour  hold  here  Bernardo, 
Giue  good  attendancc,bring  them  to  their  reft, 
Then  giue  me  notice  at  my  Hudy  doore. 

Her. One  fet  was  paft  before  I  parted  from  them, 
And  by  this  time rhey  be  well  heated. 

-4/«-.Sirra  be  diligent  and  fciuiceable  in  this, 
Eucn  as  thou  loucll  thy  raaifter.    Exit  Alcxaadcr/Wro  hisfludj. 

Btr.Fcirc  me  not? 

Were  it  not  that  my  confcieaee  hath  bcnc  fycr'd, 
With  flames  ofpurgarory  by  this  Pope, 
Ineucrcould  endure fuchviilany, 
T  ic  b  eft  is  hedoth  pardon  all  my  finnei.  Exit  Bernardo. 


S'Hter  Aftor*»JPhilippo  in  theirwxft-cotts 
Kith  rackets, 

^/.Thisfet  was  ftrangelyloft  I  durfthauewagerd, 
An  hunder'd  ducats  after  the  firft  chafe. 

Pht.You  thinkc  you  play  wdl,but  belecucme  brother , 
You  cannot  lake  paines  nor  obfcruc  a  ball,     - 
With  that  dexterity  which  appertained. 

e/^/?.Holla  v^ithin  if  I  take  no  paines, 
My  waftcote  well  ran  witncs  for  I  fwcate.          Enter  Bertf/trd*. 

tffw^arber  brin<>  in  fomc  lirncn  for  my  Lorjg 

Phil.  Bring  me  fomc  wmc  for  I  am  very  thirfly 

Enter  two  Barters  with  l<nen. 
Tltr.\  liftcnd  for  that  fti  ing  and  he  hath  toucht  it, 
liar.  Wilt  pleafcyout  Lo^dflup  fie  on  this  low  cfaairc? 

PkH, 


THE  DiriLS  CHAZtER, 

'Pbi.Ttub  my  head  firft  then  combe  it, 

t/f/f.fill  me  fomc  wine  Bernard*, 

Bcr.Good  my  Lord  coolc  your  fclfc  a  litle, 

A/?.  "Giue  me  wine  and  let  it  be  thy  laboure  good  Barnard* 
To  call  for  muficke.  Bernardo  dtliuereth  wine. 

Brether  in  this  cup  I  commend  the  loucs, 
Of  all  true  Fauenttnes  our  trulty  friends, 
Hoping  ere  long  to  Hue  againe  with  them. 

jPhj.I  thankeyou  brother,  if  our  father  Pope. 
Performe  his  promik  we'fhall  foone  returne. 

y^/?.This  wine  was  good  ye:  tafteth  of  the  cafck, 
It  hath  a  uiufty  xcilifli. 

/'/?/'.  Lets  hercthisrwifickc, 

v4fterthe  barbers  bad  trimmed  and 
rubbed  t  heir  bodies  A  title,  After  c/tltth. 

^/?.HoIl  a  within  there. 

^r.MyLord. 

Aft.  I  thinkc  it  good  after  this  little  rubbing  torepofcmy 
body 

P/!w/.  I  am  fome  what  h'eauy. 
Bfr.I  know  the  catiie, 


. 

Brr.Marry  with  much  motion  of  your  bodies  my  Lords, 
You  muft  nc  t  be  fo  vehement  in  play. 
I  knew  a  noble  Trench  man  at  *A>tchon*t 
Twenty  ycares  fincc  at  tennicc  tookc  his  death. 
With  ouer  heating  of  him  fel£c  in  play. 

TkeyUj  thcmfeluei  vfon  4  bedandtbt  barbers  dtfitft. 
?/&/.Morc  muficke  there. 

after  oneftraine  of  muficke  tbej  fall  afleefi: 
Ifcr.My  Lords  are  both  aflcepc  muficke  depart. 
And  leaucthcm  to  their  eafcjalaffc  facet  boyes, 
Is  it  not  pi-ty  that  thefc  noble  branches, 
So  fwccdy  knit  i:i  one^Tiould  ncuer  wake? 
I  that  am  hard  of  heart  fighe  for  their  lake, 
My  Lord.  Bernardo  kyocl^h  *t  theftmfy. 

Aiex.Whx  newes  man? 
B<rr.Boch&ft  aflcepc. 

J  Alt. 


THE  V W I LS  CHARTER 

d  both vpoa  one  bed? 


-/tf/f.v.-Aud  cLv.n'qcrvoydcd? 

B."r.  1M1  is  performed  my  Lord". 

A/fx.}Av  blefl'.iigc  rc!t  vpon  thre  my  "B.-i 
Depart  ncnv  with  thcfc  Icucrs  1  dcliuerd, 
Tote  conuayd  to  F!o-cf.c:  Itaue  me  here. 

Alexander  vpon  the  M-igt  in  bis  C4<]bckjt*d 
nighlCAf  with  ^  box  -under  cach/pmc, 
Akxandci/0/>w. 

-  Slecpc  both  fccui  c  vpon  your  fatali  bed, 
Now  that  the  God  of  lilt-nee  <Jlorfh:HJt 
Hath  with  his  fignet  of  black  home  ifeal'd  vp, 
Your  langucd  eye  lids  loaden  with  pale  Oeath, 
Sleepe  vntillyou  draw  yourlaten  breath, 
Poor  c  harmcles  boycs  luailgcrs  to  finne  and  cuill. 
Oh  were  my  foule  as  inaoccnt  as  yours! 
This  office  is  ofhighcftconfeijucncc, 
In  friendfhip  for  I  confider  it, 
I  fcnt  you  from  a  million  offorrows, 
Into  theflowry  fields  ofParadicc. 
Their  to  goe  habit  in  the  groucs  of  nmtle, 
To  feed  on  'JWaana  and  to  drinkc  pure  Netlar, 
A  cup  of  eucrlafting  happines. 
Where  fuch  fwcet  mufick  vn-con-cciueablc, 
Shall  entcrtaine  your  icufcs  in  fwcct  corafott, 
As  the  delight  thereof  l"haJl  neuer  die' 
Afltr  what  Aflor  fpeakc  awake  Phillipps, 
Both  faft  a  flcepc.  Htflireth  andmoxeth  them  eptnhig 

both  their  bofomcs, 

Now  Roderick^ betake  thec  to  thy  taske, 
What? peace  Ajlor  L  egins  to  talke  I  will  attend. 

After  fpcakctb  in  hisfltcpe. 
^/.Faire  gratious  Angcli  of  eternall  light, 
Which  rcacheftout  that  hand  of  happines. 
Haylingmyfpirit  to  that  triumphant  throne, 
OfendJcs  comfort  I  adore  thy  grace. 


OL 

fh't.ln  hisjleepe.  Oh  goulden  light  of  rj euer  f citing  Sunne, 
Harke  brother  kftor  hatkerny  ioule  is  rapt, 
Into  the  ioyesotlieaucn  with  harmony. 

e/f /c.vDoe  they  not  (jcepe  ?  arc  they  notyet  a/lccpc? 
Be  pot  their  fences  yet  lockt  vp  i  a  fleepe. 


tSfftor  awake  awake,swa 
Ail  life  and  fuce.oh  this  was  but  a  dream  e, 
Their  Gexiushtth  fore  told  them  of  their  end, 
And  ioyfuljy  they  doe  iliakc  hands  with  death. 

Ha  droweth  out  of  his  boxes  afpiks, 
Come  cut  here  now  ypu.Cife«p<#nw  birds. 
Fed  fat  andpkimp  wifl^pfOud  Egiptian  fiinic, 
Offeaucn  raouih'd  ^?«/'l^ft  no\v  turn'M  ieane: 

Kefutteth  to  either  eftbttr 


Take  your  repaft  vpon  thcfc  Princely  paps. 
Now  Ptolamies  wife  is  highly  magnified, 
Enfigning  thcfe  fairc  princely  twins  their  death, 
And  you  my  louely  boyes  competitors, 
With  f/fopatra  fharc  in  death  and  fate. 
Now  Aharon  ftayes  hirbotc  vpon  thcitrend, 
And  with  a  rupgcd  for  head  rull  of  w.  rat  hv 
He  chrufts  a  million  fiom  thefliorc  of  &tix, 
To  giuc  you  wafcagc  to  the  Elijia*  fields, 
Ifec  their  coulors  cliang  and  death  fittes  heauy. 
On  their  fayrc  foreheads  with  his  leaden  mace. 
My  birds  arc  glutted  with  this  facrcficc. 


teth  them  vp.ix,his  box. 

'  What  now  proud  wormes?bow  tafts  yon  princes  blood. 
Theflaues  be  plump  and  roundun  to  your  nefts, 
Is  there  no  token  of  rht  fcrpents  draught, 
All  clcerc  and  fate  well  now  fairc  boyes  good-night. 
Bernardo,Eern.'irdo1t\^  feate  is  done, 
Vfcthy  difcrction  as  I  did  dc.e£t.  Exit  Alexander. 

Ikr.Tis  don  c  in  deed  alaffe  they  both  be  dead: 
Now  muft  I  follow  rr.y  directions, 

Holla 


-THE   D1T1LS  CHARTER. 
Hoi! a  within  clicrc.  Enter  CW/wV/CararFa 

Car,  What  ncvvcs  Bernardo  ?  »v^  Bcntitioli. 

B<r.  Alas  my  Lord  ill  ncwcs, 
But  that  his  HolincfTe  is  fa(t  a  flccpe, 
And  t!  iis  day  ftir'd  not  from  his  bed-chamber 
1  would  hauc  brought  him  to  this  wofull  light  : 
-Prince  After \\ith  I'htl/ippo  was  ct  Tennis, 
Anu  being  ouer-heatcd  at  their  game. 
Drinking  ib  fuddainly  vpon  thathcate, 
With  much  fwecte  Wine  did  furfet  inftantly, 
And  here  alas  lye  dead  vpon  this  bed. 

E(nt.  Alas  it  is  a  ruthfull  fpc<5hclc, 
Two  princely  boycs  of  noble  difpofition, 
Endued  with  honorable  gifts  of  vcrtuc. 

Car.  Of  gracious  fauour,wifc,and  liberal^ 
ThaenzMes  hope :  Eernardo  bearc  them  in, 
His  Holyneflc  will  much  bcmonc  their  fate. 

B<wf.  My  Lord,my  Lord,!  do  not  like  of  this. 

£*rd/;Peace  man.no more  do  Ijbut  bearc  with  patiendK 

"Bent.  It  is  lufpicious  but  \\-c  may  not  talkc, 
Come  la  vs  in3  oh  God ! 

Car.  Oh  God  what  times  are  thcfc.  Sxeunt  omntt. 

GMicch'utrdine, 

After  the  bloudy  Duke  falentinoys 

H«d  conquered  Fwr/y,with  the  warlick  Lady, 

By  wily  force  he  tookein  C*pn*, 

Then  through  infidious  fleights  and  treacheries, 

He  did  furprize  the  ftate  of  Qamcrine , 

Where  he  captiucd  Julio  di  VATHM*, 

With  his  two  fonnes  all  which  he  ftranglcd, 

With  femblablc  tyranny  proud  Cor/ir, 

On  tcrme*  of  truft  meetcs  with  the  1)nke  G>-*ni*<*> 

And  VtttUozAo  with  the  prince  of  Fermo:  -   . 

Whomehc  bctraidc  at  Stuigaglttt, 

Bcreauing  them  both  of  their  rtatcs  and  Hues, 

He  conqucreth  L'r^aad  with  violence, 


THE  DiriLS  CHARTER, 
Performeth  Rrangc  and  hiddcous  outrages. 
By  this  time  vvith  his  forces  backc  to  Rome, 
Ctfttr  is  inarching;  what  be  tydcd  there,     .  ' 
Endcsinthcfubie6tof:hisiiagcdie. 


Enter  Carfar  after  a  fbrfo  of  trumpets  witb'DrtmtstenJtgHgs, 

joldiers,  Ba;barofia,C<?r^«?V?//  CarafFa  - 

Bentiuo.'li.Baghoni. 

£i/Sr.Nowthatby  cutting  force  and  pollicie, 
All  the  free  ftates  and  cittiti  O£RO»MHM 
Subie&ed  are  vnto  the  Church  of  Rome. 
And  that  our  pikes  and  fwordis  in  blood  and  (laughter, 
Are  ftaind  and  fheath'd  quiet  in  our  fcaberds, 
Our  blood  and  wounds  ftanch'd  and  bound  vp  in  fcarfs, 
Let  vs  for  this  could  fcafon  of  the  yeare, 
Reft  vs  and  chcere  our  fellies  till  the  next  fpring. 
And  then  march  forward  with  alacrity. 
Braue  Barfarofitizke  thcfc  fouldiers, 
Vnto  fome  quarter  w  here  by  found  of  drumi 
According  to  their  mufter  giuc  them  pay, 
Let  them  be  1  atilhcd  and  fo  difchargd. 
Fellowes  in  armes  faitl-rfull  and  valiant, 
Ithankeyouforyourpaines  and  honeftics, 
In  token  of  our  good  heart  to  yourfcruice, 
Wee  giue  each  common  foldier  more  then  pay, 
Two  ducates.and  all  other  officers. 
According  to  their  place  redoubled, 
With  many  thankes  for'your  exceeding  valor, 
Afluring  you  that  in  thek  warrcs  with  vs, 
Cafar  (hall  make  you  Captaines  of  yourfpoyles, 
And  fo  doth  he  commend  you  to  your  cafe. 
StldA  C*f*r  a  C*f«r  God  fane  frfa.  Exit  Baiba. 

Somd  trumpets  and  aflorijb  with  drums 
marching  with  foldier  f, 

K  * 


THE  DWILS  CHARTER. 

CVyi.flrra  come  hcthcr  you  muft  wayte  on  me. 
My  good  Lord  Carditull  and  Btmimli, 
Mudi  thankcs  and  dccrc  acceptance  of  your  louet. 
I  louinolv  i  cuunc  for  your  great  paines. 

C*r-*iiL.  His  HolinciTc  gaucvs  in  fcrious  charge, 
To  » ;uc  you  greeting  a  id  withal!  prepares 
A  fuinptcooj  icali  for  that  folcmnicy, 
To  wtiidi  hed.Jth  incite  thcCardinalls 
Witli  other  Lords  your  fauourcrs  in  T^me. 

C.f.  MumbSy  corruicnd  ray  duty  to  my  father 
Tell  him  :his  night  I  purpofc  to  be  with  him, 

,  Feinting  *t  letters  in  hit  hand, 

Tell  him  I  Hue  in  health  and  touching  thefe, 
I  pray  you  ccrtific  his  Holincfle, 
1  will  lujci;?ecial!  care :  and  fo  my  Lords 
For  a  final!  lea  ion  I  will  take  my  leauc. 

Ten,  VVc  do  congratulate  your  fafc  return*. 

Exit  Carafta  >*•  Hent.C.ifar  lo*kjetla  m  bu  'tttiri. 

0*f-  Come  hither  B»g!t9*t  fpeakc  fincerely, 
Knc-.vfr  thcu  "SrtMMno  Retjt  tli'  apothecary. 

By.  VVhjit  J  my  gratious  Lord?luiow  !  ir.y  felfe? 

C*/7 Hovv  H-ouJd  i  kr:  aw  that  f.r? 
Brf.  May  it  plcafeyour  hi^hneshe  fcrueshis  Holiuo. 
^*.Hc  tlid  indeed  fumtime  and  for  his  villanie*, 
Is  worthily  caff  o.r,but  tell  n:e  firra: 
Thcu  do';t  remember  how  fur  breach  of  arm.'s 
When  thou  'Lidft  ftab  a  ccrtainc  lancc-prizado/ 
I  pardon '<}  thie  thy  life. 

/>•<?.  True  my  goo-j  Lcrd  I  very  well  rciicruber, 
He  was  a  lowlie  riilain  .ynnrry  wa»  he, 
And  if  he  Jiucdyct  fuch  is  my  tlomcfce, 
Tliat  were  lie  chort  in  mammocks  1  could  eate  him: 
But  for  that  honour  in  a  fjuldi-rrs  word 
Helpend  my  li»?  to  doyour  bighr.cfle  feruice. 

C '*f.  Hi/I  thou  thy  peece  thc.i  ready. 

R»f ,  Oh  my  good,  Lo:  d  lies  lis/ounu  as  a  bell, 

Wuh 


fTW 


TffE   DiriLS  CHARTER. 

With  a!l  my  wailikc  furniture  befide 
GodB  Hask  and  toucii-boi.a  fulentut  blade 
A  flauifli  dagger ,  povvda  of  Rljemet  and  bulletcs 
Here  they  becne. 

C  f.  Som.ime  this  aftet-noonc  within  the  paikc, 
Next.co  the  'StutctWiRttfe  \vi!be: 
Ana  as  I  know  thee  i'r,ut  ant]  refduce, 
Bcliow  a  bullet  on  him  as  he  pllcth; 
Few  vvord$;if  any  msn  attach  thcc  for  ir, 
By  n»y  protr£t<pn  thou  llialc  be  enlarge  J. 

'B*g.  And  if  I  do-not  my  good  Lord  dnmme  me  for  it 
]  h  we  an  old  grudge  at  him  cole  black  cutre,  • 

He  foa'lhuuetuoucele  builcti  Arongly  charg'd 
Nay  but  hcerc  me  my  Lord? 
lie  tell  you  vvtvt, 
By  this  iuef;  xofftcdc 
I  had  a;  good  a  fpar.iell  for  the  water, 
Aicucr  hunted  ducke:  and  this  true  villaine 
BecauTe  my  dog  did  eate  vp  a  pannado 
Within  his  houic;what  did  that  Sptntjb  roague? 
What  did  he  thmke  you  my  Lord? 
Marry  very  faire  an  I  idtantly 
Poyfon  d  jny  •  panic'.l  with  Rtfa-ftlit, 
A  pox  on  hini4nicher,fa.th  ilepay  him  his  oldc  fippcnce  for'l 
now. 

Cif.  Take  this  to  buy  thee  cloihes  my  trufly  fcruant, 
Nay  tis  gold  be  nor  affearc  ot'it. 

B4^  ArTeard  my  Lor<i 
Were  it  a  tempeli  iu  a  fhowre  of  gold 
I  would  indure  it  and  adore  you  tor't. 

C  •/.  T  hen  B^ AM  fit  thce/co  thy  furniture^ 
Watch  in  a  corner clofe  beyond  lome  tree: 
And  when  the  deed  is  done  rrpaire  to  me: 
Say  that  thy  peccc  went  oflfagainit  thy  will, 
Kccpe  a  light  matc'i  in  cock.wcare  flaskc  and  touch-box: 
Andxake  a  oiurien  with  ;hee  fo  fare-well; 

K  >  Tbtw 


.... 


:  .'.»"" 

THE  VIGILS  CHARTER. 
Thus  mufti  dine  deep?  in  avillaines  nature, 
And  tiuis  mud  laiic  a  viilame  from  the  gallows  ** 

To  play  my  partcs  in  others  purpqfcs. 
Thcman  wftomelta  benefit  \\ouldchoofe, 
I  ir.ufhn  matters  of  more  moment  vie: 
Or  els  3  wiii  not  benefit  a  man, 
Aud  cut  him  of  in  icquclltflcao. 

3.**.  Hric -nc^biumy  good  Lord markc my  wordj  well, 
It  ol.i  Kennlice  il.jiiiik  n.  this fcruice 
iJaii'eir  hi;n,ca>l  h:tv»  wliip-llock.Ic:  him  pcrifh, 
Foi*  wane  ofSptoitfi  wines.and  maluafic. 

C.i/Trhen  faile  not  my  t r jc  feruant  finely,  cloftly.    F.xit  Cxf. 

/ujf.No  morc,but  by  ihis  croflc, 
Why  now  this  Ncolc 0/ir.r  like  himfelf, 
Math  fitted  me  with  Icruice.-if  the  world, 
Had  Jbuglit  out  fom-w  hat  to  content  a  man, 
Nothing  couU  better  plcafc  old  Bullion 
Tnci!  tokiil  araskall.coward.cu^re, 
A  SfMifi  (quirr-vp,a  black  poyfning  toade. 
I  like  this  trading  better  then  vhe  warres 
For  there  I  icrue  for  two  ducatcs  a  tnonth, 
And  not  a  duck  eggc  richer  when  I  march 
And  in  continual!  hazard  of  my  life 
For  which  pc.  cafe  my  peece  kills  twenty  perlbnsr 
Now  fliall  J  march  in  purfc  with  many  ducatcs, 
For  one  houres  leruice  but  to  kill  one  man, 
Free  from  all  danger  of  mine  enemy, 
1  will  about  it  and  take  vp  my  (tan  d.  Exit. 

fnftr  Bernardo. 

Btrit.'Thus  doth  one  hideous  a&  fiiccecd  an  other. 
VntUJ  the  mouth  ofmifcheife  be  made  vp: 
Now  muft  1  traine  my  fellow  to  h«  death, 
A  dcrd  of  ruth  and  I  did  fwcare  the  fime, 
Not  only  for  the  fccrecy  thereof. 

But 


CHARTER. 

But  to  ccnceale  a  matte;  of  more  weight, 

Ofgreater  moment  and  high  cruelty: 

When  any  deed  of  munhei  mutt  be  done, 

To  feme  his  HoimelVj.call  for  Bernardo, 

He  mart  be  principal!  or  acceflary 

To  feme  all  purpofcs;tor  gold  orpardone, 

TiiePopegiucs  both;  and  I  ci:i  take  them  both: 

Gold  can  make  hard  the  foftclt  confcicnce, 

And  mine  is  harden'dby  thepradifcofit. 

HoJIa  Sfgntor  Bmdino.  He  k»»cketh  4t  tt  dore, 

Enttr  Rotfie. 

Rot.  Who  calls  without  therc?what  my  gaod  fellow  "Strntrfa 
Very  wclcomerwhat  newes  with"  you? 
.1  Bw.  My  Lord  hath  fent  me  fop  the  things  he  fpakc  of. 

Rot.  Here  they  be  very  ttrong  and  fufficicntly  compounded 
According  to  directions  from  his  Holinefle, 
And  fpeciall  warrant  vnder  his  prtuy  fignet 
I  tried  them  on  three  men  cond  emn'd  to  death: 
For  rapine  and  vile  murthcn  but  thcfirft 
Within  leffe  then  one  quarter  of  an  houre, 
Puft  vp,grcwleaprous  and  hjs heart  firings  broake ; 
Then  did  I  gtuc  allay  the  fccond  time, 

Sitter  Paglioni  with  bispeece. 
The  fccond  prizonet  died  within  three  houres 
I  did  the  third  time  mitttgate,a  little. 
And  faw  when  it  was  mimfter'd  the  third  man, 
Who  did  within  eight  houres  fwcll,  rage  and  die. 

Ifer,  Well  hauc  yon  done  your  part,fct  downe  your  bottcls, 
And  read  this  letter  from  the  Duke  Valentinaji, 

Hefettetb  dnvne  liisbtttelsMiA 

walki**  reasleeh  to  himfelff. 
Bag  .Well  fayd  braue  PincogiHgerfey  mine  honour 
Before  I  do  this  feruicc  lie  there pcece. 
For  J  oiuft  hauc  a  faying  Co  thofc  botteU,  ffe  drhtketl. 

K  3  True 


THE  DiriLS  CHARTER. 

flingoby ^itrnclwnour  .  Ohchat  mineoW  fdend 


Were  Mtkagv  here  that  flew  the  be 

*•««  a  Bn-Mcbio  armed  all  in  fackc, 

Or  ttoute  t/tchtbs  in  a  pcwicr  coace, 

Or .  Id  ^JlarMtts  armed  in  a  wicker  lyrkin, 

Or  Prim*,  armed  with  a  learher  Jacket, 

Lin'dand  imboftwithAlIigam  andHollcck 

By  forch  c-f armci  and  Ulis.rs  liis  yaliant  hand, 

1  would  encounter  them  whilftj  could  (land. 

The  Biucs  arc  buifie  reading  their  paphlapoiiiar 

Imjft  haueafaying  toy<  ulir  Imuft;  though, 

Vou  bcprouided  for  his  Holines  rwnc  mouth;!  will  be, 

Bouicf  to  be  the  Popes  taflcr  by  his  leauc. 

Nowuuiiy  Trey!us,l>afe  i6s  nitr.os. 

Rat  Let  him  alone  it  is  the  Pukes  plcafure, 
That  if  he  will  tafte  he  mall  be  lurTcrcd, 
And  therefore  I  was  commanded  co  let  them  dovvne, 
In  pi  clem c  of  fuch  a  fellow  uhuuie  for  his  fawcincflcj 
I  haue  pepcred. 

Bern.  Oh  tis  a  perilous  villcine  ifyou  knew  him  fo  well  as  I, 
belecuc  me  he  would  pepcr  you  for  it  if  he  vndciftood  fo  much, 
peace  man  he  hath  broken  vp  the  bott'c  let  him  dnnke.  v 
Rttfi.  Nay  lethimdrinkcandbuift,  for  bdrcuemc  I  vai 
cnform  d  before  of  fuch  a  fellowc ;  for  whome  1  was  comman 
ded  to  lav  bate ;  oh  notable  villeinc,how  he  fe-leih  t'eith. 

2frj.Tr.i»  is  a  Noble  nipfler  ifaith/of «.  He  dnnck^h. 

Backc  agatne  to  kennel!  flaue. 

Rot.  He  hath  his  full  wages  dout  not  tier»*rdo,  to  feruc  him 
till  he  die,  fcemc  not  to  rclpcft  him  in  any  cafe  doe  I  pray  you. 
Brr.  Nay  but  doc  not  you  refpctt  him ,  Itafrhe/doubteyou 
fufpc&him. 

'/.Oh  doubt  you  not,doubt  you  noc,I  wil  ncucr  lookc,l«  v$ 

turn 


THE  DiriLS  CHARTER.* 
$urne  cur  talke .  Tell  his  Hojirrfietis  well  compounded  and 
compofed  of  all  thole  drugges  mentioned  in  your  letter  ,  giuc  • 
the  Duke  right  humWethankes  for  his  tokci^and  with  all  reuc- 
rence  kiflc  his  excellent  hand. 

Bern.  And  by  this  linnet  you  are  to  deluiifcr  me  the  bottles. 

fo/.Haaea  care  of  them  and  deliuerthem. 

Bernardo  rece&teth  the  bottles. 
•#«-.FareweIl  fe'Iow  Ratfi.  . 
Rot.  Adieu  Bernardo. 

Ber.  Now  doc  not  Ipitty  this  Spa»ijb  yillainc  becaufehee 
contented  to  thcpoyfomngof  this  foldicr,  but  for  that  I  am 
innocent. 

They  gffe  forth  twfmcraHwAjtt  and 
RotH  u  fin  bj  Btglioni.' 

Bug.  What  is  the  wil  J  goofc  far!en  ?  hau^at  you  Slr.might  a 
poorc  foldicrfpcake  halte  ailorcwocrd*  to  your  vencmous 
\vorfliip  and  accoiding  toycur  accuftonied  fur!inc(Tchaucno 
rep!yall:Ibc/ecucyounr,  your  wordcs  arc  not«ircr1ciue  in  any 
fon  I  mult  confcrfe.  Now  thou  infc&ious  flaue,  thou  comp:<SH- 
ous  Ra^cal.thou  confedtionary  villcine.-vvhereis  you  fublimatum 
now  fir  f  where  is  your  Ratibanstum-r.ow?now  v»hcre  arc  your 
pojfoncd  pullets  inftued-broth  ?  where,  bee  they  ?  you  iicuer 
drempt  of  a  poyfoncd  bullct^didyou  go«  too?now  Signer  curr'p- 
g*nti*o  will  I  romagcin  the  worme  eaten  kecle  of  your  rotten 
hulke.-pafllon  of  my  lbu!e  what  papers  arathefe.  Fob  powder, 
powder  fob,  wluts  herc,I  many  lir  I  like  this  welfare  you  (b 
purficfir,this  may  feme  to  (top  a  gap  in  my  neighbours  hcdg, 
what  is  thisyou  fliow  me  with  a  (Turn:  to  you ,  yea  and  maiftcr 
of  tfa  c  fin  all  ordinance  to ,  this  Ba/tlifJ^hat'n  becne  ofc  en  moun 
ted  where  there  hath  beenc  hot  and  dangerous  firaicc  in  tbf  Il« 
of  fjpjn,  hold  paffion  of  me  my  guts,  out  vpoa  thce  thou  hart 
poyfonaimccivith  thylVinking  Breath  or  with  thy  villonous 
powders. out  alafle  alafls  what  firie  commotions  I   fcc'e  in 
my  bodic  gryping  fretting  and  fuming  ,  a  plague  on  your 

boith 


TflE  DIYJLS  CHARTER. 
bottle  ale  with  a  vcugcanc^,  I  am  peppered  there  is  no  reme. 
die  mallthefc  cxcrcamc  agonies;  'mult  draw  this  villeincfur- 
ther:  and  tJ;rovv  him  .into  a  ditch,  Deh  i/eleno  dellDiabolo,  fare 
well  farewell  my  old  Skttrcordillio  FrtfcetidefvcvtcU  Madam 
SnHfrattMfot  in  confcicncc  I  am  guilty  of  mine  owne  deach  oh 
the  pangs  of  hell  and  purgatory  ;  come  you  lowfie  Ra^kalU 
Will  bury  thec  with  canyon  in  the  next  ditch. 

He  Arfiftth  in  Rotfi  ty 
the  btelet  groni*£t 


.Haue  you  deliucred  to  the  bottlcman, 
Tfac  fatall  wine. 

C*f\  I  gaue  charge  to  Hernardo, 
Hauing  themfafcly  feald  with  mincownc  fignet, 
That  when  fcafting  I  do  call  for  wine, 
He  (hall  brcake  yp  the  feales  and  fill  that  our, 
For  the  two  C'ardinalls  Cornetto  and  Modt»*t 
jfttx.Tis  well,rtow  if  our  plot  proue  right, 
Thou  (halt  bcmaifter  of  much  welch  to  night, 
Dying  in  eftate  all  comes  to  my  (hare, 
Ctr^loues  a  fallet  palling  we  1, 
And  1  haue  fitted  one  to  ferue  his  curne, 
Their  gould  will  make  thy  foldicrs  fight  in  blood, 
And  winge  thy  victories  with  good  luccefle. 

^ip.  Let  vs  not  longer  entertaine  the  time, 
By  this  the  Cardinalls  expect  our  prefence. 

^4  flex.  On  with  aufptcious  (tcps  triumphant  Ctftr. 
And  entertaine  them  in  braue  iollity. 

Exit. 


CHARTER. 


.  4. 

•  actifpordofplatebrtught' 
ir..  Lvttr  Kith  bottles  BcrnardowfA 

tbebottlfman. 

» 

Brr.Haue  fpctiall  care  you  that  hauc  thcfe  in  charge, 
That  thcfctwo  fealed  boctels  be  not  ttird, 
Vr.rill  his  HoHucs  call  for  that  wine 

Bu/.Fcaie  not  I  will  attend  it  as  my  life. 

tr''mftts  folemttlj,  enter  *  table  fyre*d  ,  futures  trough* 
in  :  after  the  trutnfets  found  drums  Mitljif;  enter  Alexander 
in  his  foHttficallit*fter  htm  Qornttlo  with  Carfar,Baibarofla 
V/V/;  Medina,  Bcntiuoli  withCvtff*,  thePepetakfthtif 
flacejlree  {lardmAh  on  onejiuc  atiActptMnes  on  tkAlttr* 


.  Martiall  your  feiues  heere  fyvorti'--men  and 
Church-men. 

^/Here  fit  we  fwordmen  to  defend  the  Church. 

.<4/«r.My  Lords  giue  anfyvcre  in,finceritie, 
Hath  not  my  Ctftr  fought  well  for  the  Church  .* 
That  hath  fo  foone  fubie&ecl  in  her  right. 


,  . 

Braue  Cttftr  I  mutt  boft  of  it  in  prcfcncc, 
That  1  Chriftcs  vicarc  of  hts  Church  on  earth, 
Hauc  fuch  a  fonne  which  iflued  fuom  my  loynes, 
That  being  vicare  of  the  Churches  wanes. 
Hath  in  reuolution  of  one  year, 
Done  more  then  all  the  gcncralls  haue  done, 
In  honor  ofourChurch  for  foitic  \  caics, 

^»r».Your  Kolines  with  all  yout  Cardinally 
Your  barrens  and  indeed  all  chiifttndorre 
Arc  b«iuid  to  giuc  God  thankcs  for  fuch  a  Prince. 

L  And 


THE  DiriLS  CHARTER. 

And  him  great  honor  for  his  fortitude. 

The  'Dentil  commethtni 
changeth  the  Popes  bottlet. 

C/W<w/.Your  exccllcr.ee  did  in  a  blcflcd  hower. 
Surrender  vp  your  Holy  robe*  and  hat, 
Betaking  you  to  burganet  and  armes, 
By  whicn  you  might  enlarge  our  liberties. 

C*r.  Haith  rny  Lord  and  foe  v\  c  hauc  all  ofvs  good  caufc  to 
rcioyce,  would  I  had  bene  with  your  excellence  atGy**,  I 
would  had  one  bout  with  them  as  old  as  1  am. 

C -i/You  might  my  Lord  haue  had  your  choyfc  of  Ladies, 
Bewcifull  ptifoner*  to  be  fcnt  to  Rgmt. 

C#ra,  I  marry  my  Lord  Tome  what  migh't  liauc  beenefaid  to 
this  gccre  M  dtelws  tllu  ,but  tranfeant  cum  ceterit  «T0r;£*f,woul  d 
to  G  O  D  I  wearc  as  young  as  when  I  was  a  Schollcr  in  Padita^ 
faitb then  I  could  haue  fwmgdafword  andva  buckler,  andj 
did  that  then^sitbcing  but  a  fpringall  of  94'.  yeares  whicn^Dc 
talkt  of  in  P*dtM  thefe  40.  yeares  I  warrant  it,  faith  niy  Lord 
Were  ]  fo  lufly  now  I  would  goe  VNth  you  to  the  warrcs  this 
next  fpring  thats  flat.wil  you  eate  any  fallct  my  Lord,faith  here 
arc  excellent  herbcs  if  you  louc  them. 

G;/i. They  be  my  Lord  too  cold  for. my  ftomackc,\vilt  pleafc 
you  my  Lord  to  drmkca  ct>p  of  old  (jrteke  wine  with  it.bring 
mcfomc  wine  here. 

Alex.  Bring  me  fome  wine  here  I  will  drink:  a  Toy  to  (*far 
and  this  Noble  co  mpany. 

C«£Somc  wine  for  his  Holines  owne  mouth  $ern*rdo . 
Wine  ti  brought  to  Alexander, 

j4le#.C-ptr  your  felfc  are  mafler  of  this  feaft, 
Idrioke  a  good  fuccefTe  and  victory, 

Alexander  <L-ink<tl},tritm?etsfontult 
£J  grcat  happincs  to  all. 


iicccfle  and  fortune  to  you  all. 
Hold  Ce/^rjftay  for  wee  arc  poyfoncd, 

ru^j  from  the  table. 


THE  DITILS 

Ctf.  My  Lord  ic  i*  all  of. 

siltx.  Then  art  tliou  quite  vndonc. 

Ctf.  Sou.c  villanous  conipnacic  lyes  hid 
Within  thi>  cc.iipaiy,and  rim  pernicious  vil'aine 

Caefvr/Kwfti  Bernardo. 

Hath  praftiz'd  with  them ;  goc  vvith  thy  foulc  t*hcU,  ' 
J  fcclc  t!ic  raging  cf  it. 

£cm.  Away  my  Lord.3/c</w<«  come  away, 
Th.b  trame  u  is  hide  of  puipofc  tor  our  liues. 

JWjdt,Out  refuge  and  defence  is  from  aboue, 
Let  Sathan  \\oike,hencucr  ilialipreuaile. 

Exit  Corn.WMoaios, 

dtrjjf.  How  doth  my  gratious  Lord. 

e^ilfx.  Oh  very  fick  :  bring  me  prclcruatiues, 
I  tliinke  I  haue  as  good  as  any  man.  Alex,  tokifjlwlif, 

C.'f.  My  Lord  Bentinogli  take  heeremy  kcycs, 
You  know  my  fludy,fcarch  ay  CaLbinet, 
Theic  fhall  you  finde  a  litcjfchtiflal!  Phiafl, 
Wrapt  vp  in  Saiccnct.bringMt  hcthcr  ftraight, 
I  fccle  Vtfcnus  raging  in  my  guttej.  .       Exit* 

M<x.  Heere  O/.*r  taftc  fome  of  this  precious  water, 
Againft  all  plaguc,poifon,and  ptHiler.cc 
A  prcfcnt  helpe  :  1  bought  it  ot  a  Jew, 
Borne  and  brought  vp  in  Galtfy.  Caefar  ttjlftlt, 

C'f.  My  Lord  ic  is  too  forccable  and  hotte. 

Aiex.  1  he  flames  ofc-^/«»g;^//confmiie  my  liucr, 
Bring  me  to  fomc  repofe. 

Or/f|f,  Comfort  \  our  fclfe  my  Lord. 

jilex.  C'f/tr  take  reft, 
Send  for  Pliyfitions,  all  my  fcare  remain  c. 
That  Oyir  (hall  niifcany. 

C^  And  all  my  griefc  that  both. 
Noble  FenttHogli  viith-draw  we  both, 
"Vnto  my  Chamber,!  ani  vciy  dck.  Exaixtc mnttt 

LA  SCE-" 


THE  DiriLS  C&4RTEK. 
SCEN..J. 

Enter  Aftaroth  and  callcth. 


AJf*. 
B*/. 


The  diuillt  mtetc  and  embrace  • 
Afto,  Let  Orcus  Erebus  and  Acheron, 
And  all  thole  Ghofts  which  haunt  the  pitchy  vaultcs 
Of  cole  black  hags  in  Cimeritn  fhades 
Mutter  themfelues  in  numbers  numbcrlcfle, 
To  daunce  abaut  the  Ghoft  of  Alexander. 
V*r.  Our  firy  region  voyd  of  all  religion, 
And  diuiliili  order  by  necelfity, 
Gompcll'd  requires  his  prcfencpohry. 

Bel.  That  fatall  wine  which  for  A  Cardinalls, 
He  defined  I  tooke  out  of  theplacer 
And  plac'd  his  owne  wine  for  thofe  Cardinalls. 

B<tr.  The  date  of  his  damnation  is  at  hand. 
)  «/4/?4.  Be  ready  then  for  I  the  firft  will  bcace, 

As  fwitt  as  wirl-winde  his  black  foule  to  Stix. 

3el.  And  I  with  poyihed  toads  will  flop  his  moudv 
Whafe heart  was  ncuer  fatifEed  with  luft. 

Aft*.  Andl  with  fnjkcs  and  flinging  Scoryiont 
Will  fcourgc  him  for  his  pride  and  infolence. 
V#r.  And  I  with  force  of  fiends  will  hall  his  limmcs, ,    . 
And  pull  them  rill  he  ftrctch  an  achor length, 
^   »  "Stl.  And  for  his  auarice  I  will  fill  his  paunch, 

With  (lore  of  mouleen  gold  and  boyling  '.cade. 
Ajle.  Ihco  let  re  for  hi*  lake  a  home-pipe  t r ca d c, 
*Tbt}d*nee 


THE  D1VILS  CHARTER.     . 

SCEN.  Vltim*. 

Alexander  -unbraced  btttvixt  two  C*rdmA\ls  in 
bis  ft ndy  boding  vpon*  b»oke,whiljl  agrtomt 


Alex.  You  talke  of  pennance  and  of  penitence, 
.     Compulsion  with  contrition  and  rcmiffion 
For  all  my  finnes;  I  pray  you  thinke  of  yours 
You  vex  your  felues  too  much  I  cannot  thank  you. 
Haue  patience  firsjoh  tis  a  goodly  exorcifme 
Quern  penitetpeccaffeptne  eft  innocent 
Giue  lcauc,giue  leaue,  come  hither  when  1  call 
Eyther  mere  foolcs  or  good  phifitions  all. 

They  place  him  in  a  cbtjre  -vpon  the Jt age, 
tgroeme  fettetb  *  Tablt  before  him. 

Nay  leaue  me  good  my  lords,fainc  would  I  meditate, 
Leaue  me  I  pray  you. 

*    C<^*f.  We  leaueourpraiers  with  your  Holincfle, 
Call  vpon  God,thinke  of  his  cndlcfle  bounty. 
Ale.  Pray  for  your  fclucs,troble  not  me  with  praicrs, 
I  pray  you  treble  not  your  felucs  wjth  praying. 
Alcx'ftluiJNhK  is  repentancePhauc  I  not  forgotten? 
He  laoketh  vftn  *  book*. 
Why  repentance  is  a  fpirituall  martiredome, 
Which  tnbrtificth  finnes  and  healcs  the  foule: 
Hauingbeene wounded  with  the fpirits  fwooi  - 
This  fword  Gods  bookc :  that  bookc  by  me  profatn'd 
And  by  which  booke  of  (Sod  my  foulc  is  dantn'd, 
I  damn' d  vndoubtedly. 
Oh  wretched  Alexander,  flauc  of  finne 
Ahd  of  damnation; -what «  he  that  can 
Deliuerthy  poorcfoulc?oh  none  but  he 
That  when  thou  didft  renounce  him  caft  of  tnee. 
Repentance  is  in  Tainc,mcrcy  too  late, 
L  3 


.  THE  DIT/LS  CHARTER. 

Oh  vvliy  flK>u!dmifcrab!cmo;ta!l  man, 
Whole  languaihtng  breath  hues  in  his  neffrills 
Vex  and  torment  himlclfc  with  dayly  trauelJ 
To  fcrapc  vp  hcapcs  ot'gold  to  gape  for  honors? 
What  were  the  corqucfis  of  great  Alextwder; 
OfCyrus,C*yits  Ctfar  ?  what  were  it 
To  be  pcflcfled  of  this  vniucrfe 
And  leauc  it  all  behind  him  in  a  moment? 
Might  ft  me  one  mnn  attaine  that  happtnefTe 
Which  our  fir!  I  Adam  had  in  Vtrradtce, 
Before  lie  d!d  prcuancate?why  then 
It  were  a  workc  oflafting  worthincflc 
To  rippc  the  bowclls  of  our  mother  Ops 
For  trcafure;a.r.d  to  conquer  all  the  world, 
Bccaufe  eternity  would  piomifc  it, 
Out,out  alas  my  paines^my  gutte$>my  liucr 
And  yet  I  fcarc  it  not  rthough  in  fecutity 
Once  more  I  will  with  powrefull  exorcilmes, 
Inuokethofc  Angclls  of  cternall  darkcncflc 
To  fiiew  me  now  the  manner  of  death. 

Alexander  drx*<tbthe  Curtaine  of  hi  '  ftitdi*  where  het  difcottt- 
retb  thf  diKill  fit  ting  in  LisptiittfcM/j  ,  Alexander  crejfeth  kaff~ 
ftlfc  ftarttn^At  the  fight. 

*I)iu.  What  doft  thouttart  foule  child  of  rcprobatioa 
Vaine  are  thjr  croffcs,  vainc  all  exorcilinics, 
Thofc  be  no  fruites  of  faith  but  mere  hypocnfie: 
Sif  H*  ttfign*  ttmere'mc  ttxgit  &  angit 
Roma  tibiffthito  motibtts  tint  amor. 
Rome  Which  once  was  thy  gorgeous  roncubine 
Hath  now  forfakcn  thec:  now  doth  flie  finde, 
Thy  falfhood  which  did  her  adulterate 
What  do  ft  thou  tremble  flaue  of  fin  nc  and  hell/ 


Alexander  t*kfth  his  bookt  o 

Alt*. 


J 


THE  DiriLS  CHART  EX. 

Alev.  I  cxorcifc  thcc  foulc  malignant  fpirit 
In  the  names  of,of,of — — — • 

*Diuil.  Of  what  ?  feule  mou:h,poluted  foulc? 
Corrupted  flcfh ;  God  hath  forfaken  thcc, 
Thy  date  expired  it,thy  powre  determined. 

Altx.  DifTolue,  diflolue,brcak,breake,  black  foulc  diffoluc, 
And  poy fon  all  this  hcmifphere  with  finne. 

DIK.  Fhy  death  and  diffolutionftandatdore, 
Rcfolue  now  to  d  flo!ue,thy  fouleisours. 

esflcx.  Proud  Lucifer  Traytor,to  great  lehoxaf), 
Father  of  lies  my  time  is  not  expir'd 
I  will  no:  do  that  violence  to  God, 
Taking  that  which  is  his  fromhim 
To  be  bcftow'd  on  his  great  enemy. 

Din.  Thou  that  haft  throwne  thofe  graces  in  his  face, 
How  canft  thou  think  vpon  faluation? 
Tliinkthat  th'urt  damn'd.  I  will  declare  itplainely. 

They  (it  tofttker. 

A/Vr.Seauen  years  are  yet  to  come,I  /ook  for  them. 

'Din  Examine  thy  foule  with  this  c«untetparte. 
Attx.  Behold  it?is  it  not  for  eight  years  &  8.  daic£ 
I)/'*.  Thou  foole  examine  in  Arithuictik, 
Numbers  without  difliiuSion  placed  thus. 
tin»os  with  the  figure  1 1.  figrtifying  eleuen  years,  &  the  figure, 
Scauen  applyed  :o  Tttes  importing  feaucn  daies. 
hlex.  How?howrhow?how?howcs  that? 
Del)  qiulLi  nalitia,  Jel  Diabolo:  Dthquello  velcno  del  inferno. 
And  for  what  ftands  this.figute  then  ? 

1)itt.  Why  for  eighteen e  this  figure  flands  for  ott.wo  referred 
vnto  dtt  la! I  before,  fignifying  th' eight  day  after ,  fo  that  A«w«r 
vndsctm  without  diftiivflion  fignifying  e!ei ucn  years ;  and  this 
figure  feau^n  acMed  to  daics; and  tnSto&oivft/rjtmportfetgthe 
eight  day  following^ma^ere,  thou  Qialt  die  .  I  mcanc  thy  bodic 
*  with  thy  foule  inrcfpect  of  H?auen. 
Thus  many  daies  haft  thou  continued  Pope, 
And  this  is  thy  laft  day  de%n'd  by  fat  c,* 


THE  DlrtLS  CUARTER. 

Altx.  Thou  canft  not  mock  me  with  thy  Sophiftrie, 
My  foule  is  more  diuine  and  cannot  perifh . 

Dint/.  Thy  foule  foule  beaft  is  lik  c  a  Mcnfl.ruous  cloath, 
Pelutcd  with  vnpardonablefinnes. 

t/ilcx.  Know  then  malignant  Angell  of  confufion, 
•        My  foule  it  a  diuinc  light  mil  created 
In  liknciTchucly  formed  to  the  word, 
Which  word  was  God,that  God  the  caufc  of  caufcs, 
My  foule  is  fubftancc  of  theiiuing  God, 
Stampt  with  the  feale  of  heaucn,whofe  Carradler 
Is  his  ct  email  word.at  which  hell  trembles. 

Ditul.  And  what  of  that  ?  thou  therein  haft  no  part, 
I  do  confcfTc  thy  fqulc  was  firft  ordayn'd 
To  good  :  but  by  free-will  to  linnet hou (hue, 
Haft  fold  that  foule  from  happinefTe  to  hell. 

*silex.  Marke  yet  what  I  can  anfwer  for  this  foule. 
Mightie/r^MM&mofteiuperant,  -  , 

Two  creatures  made  in  feature  like  hinifelfe, 
The  world  and  man:  world  reasonable  and  immortal!,  * 
Man  rcafon  able,  but  difToluble  and  mortal], 
And  therefore  man  was  called  Microcofmw, 
The  little  vvorld,and  fecond  tipe  of  God, 
Conteyning  thofc  high  faculties  and  functions, 
And  elements  which  are  within  the  world. 
.    Man  then  that  doth  participate  with  all, 

Through  operation,  conuerfation,  and  linibohfation, 
With  matter  in  the  fubieA  properly, 
Withth'tlements  in  body  quadtifarie, 
With  growing  plants  in  vcrnie  vcgitatiue 
In  fence  with  be  art  s ;  with  heauens  by  t  h'influcnce 
Of  the  (I jperiour  fpirits  into  th'mferiour 
In  wifedome  and  capacitie  with  Angels, 
Wu\\Eloym  in  that  great  continent, 
Is  without  doubt  preferucd  by  that  God, 
'*  Finding  all  things  conteined  in  himfclfe. 

Dinil,  Anfwer  me  yaiuc  Philofopbcr  CO  thii, 

Thoa 

':.' 


DiriLS  CHARTER. 
Thou  that  haft  planted  man  in  this  perfection, 
Not  looking  on  thy  deteiUble  foulc, 
Which  firit  like  a  pure  leate  of  wluccft  Lilly, 
Clccie  from  all  blcmiilh  was  beftovv'd  by  God, 
And  then  toulc  bcaftdidft  Hiamefully  polute  it. 
Is  it  not  one  of  humaine  faculties, 
To  piopole  for  your  l cities  the  bed  you  can, 
Where  other  creatures  carrycd  with  blinde  force, 
Make  them-felucs  bond-flaucs  toiheprefcni  time. 
The  fcopc-of  mans  creation  was  to  glorific 
The  moft  all  p'otent  maker  of  all  things, 
The  Alpha  and  Omega  of  all  bounti  e. 
But  he  that  wilfully  betrayes  this  foule, 
Thatpretious  lewell  wherein  God  delights, 
DiftionorsGod  and  doth  dcpriue  himfafe", 
Of  all  faluation  and  beatitude. 

Alex.  Reft  with  this  anfwer,that  my  foul c  is  Gods 
Wnofe  habitade  is  prepar  d  in  heauen. 
Fir  ft  it  doth  knew  God  being  figured 
According  to  that  Image  ofhimfelfe, 
And  then  the  world  whofc  hucly  fhape  it  bearer, 
And  to  conclude  the  foulc  of  man  knowes  all, 
Becaufe  with  alkhmgs  it  doth  fimbolijre, 
For  in  this  Man  there  is  a  mindc  intelligent, 
A  qu  ckning  word  and  a  celfHiall  fpiric, 
That  hkc  a  lightning  euery  way  diftulcd, 
All  things  which  are  made  by  the  mighty  power, 
Vnitethjtnouethjand  replcniflicth. 

D/w.Thcfe  things  fliould  haue  bcene  thought  Tpon  before, 
Jhcfimmtim  benum  which  h'ues  in  the  foule, 
Is  an  cternall  plealuie  to  behold, 
And  haue  fiuition  of  the  mighiie  power. 
Which  thou  didft  ncuei  fce,nor  canll  enioy. 

Altx,  Pawfcyct  a  little,  let  me  meditate. 

Alexander  hot  eth  vp  ha  blinds  wringing 
4tid/«fily  crying. 

M   "  Mercy 


THE  DiriLS  CHARTER.* 

Mercy ,  mercy ,  mercy;  arife  anfc:  vp,vp,vp :  fy,fyajc,  no  ?  filne 

rtubburnc,ftonic,rtiff  indurate  heart.not  yei,vp.wby,what  /  vviSi 

thou  not  foulc  ti-aytQr?to  my  foulc?not  yet?  S 

'  TkffDiuill  hxgheth. 

Ariic,  arife.aduaitnce  heart  clogg'd  wkh  finne, 

Opprcffed  with  damnationrvp  atiuauncr  yet.. 

Wilt  tViou  not  fitrre  rtiffe  heart?wfiat  am  1  damn'd? 

Yet  a  little,yet  a  little,  oh  yetrnot  yet?  alas. 

High  God  of  Ucauens  and  earth  if  thou  bca:clouc, 

Vnto  the  foule  of  h"nfull  man  fhew  mere  y, 

Mc.-cy  good  Lord,oh  mercy .mercy^cttfy. 

Oh  faue  my  foulc  out  of  the  Lyons  pawes, 

My  darling  from  the  dcnnc  of  black  e  damnation, 

My  foule,  ray  douc,  couer  with  filucr  wings, 

Her  downe  and  plumag*  make  of  fine  tryed  gould, 

Help^clp.hclpjabeue.ftirre/hrrc.ftupiditie. 
Din.  He  channes  in  Dauids  words  with  ludas  fpirit, 
tAlcx,  It  will  not,  no  it  will  no:,yet:  alas,no,no,no?  is  that  my 

fcntence  to  damnation? 

I  am  vndone.vndonc. 
DtHtll.  Hcrtiall  difpaire,vaflall  of  finne  and  hell, 

Prouide  thy  felfc  in  black  difpaire  to  dwell. 

He  ceazttk  t»  hiffate.' 
ts4lex.  ItcII  thetIc»riBorbeteIbluy, 

To  dwell  in  darkcncfle  breakc  black  foHlcdifibluc, 

And  poyfon  all  this  Hcaiilphcre  with  finne, 

Heere  Alexander  it  eticxtreM#f  torment  *ml 

groneth  tvhilft  theebtttll  laugbetb  4t  him.  - 
t^iex.  And  if  I  .may  notjeach  that  happindlc, 
Sinceformyfonnesfakcl  my  lelfe-  inthral'd, 
Tell  me  fhall  Cxfcr  die  this  death  with  me  ? 

'Dinill.  Ctftr;  his  youth  and  ftrength  of  blood  driucs  ouC- 
This  fat  all  poy  fon  and  fiial!  liue  a  while. 

Alex.  Ohflicwmcthenthe  manner ofhij  death, 
DM,  Attend  it  time  grcwcs  ibort  all  fVare  is  paft. 

inc 


f 

THE  D1VILS  CHARTER. 
>w  ill  bringeth  from  the  daert  Lucreciaes  GfioJf 

After  her  thsghoji  ofCznticftMed. 
r.What  meancs  thac  ghattly  fhadow  which  came  fait? 
Diuil.  By  that  which  rcpreients  Litcretia, 
Leprous  and  poifoncd  is  thy  death  declar'd, 
By  poyl'on  which  now  ftruggleth  with  thy  /pirits, 
•  And  Dy  that  other  which  lets  out  to  thce, 
IhcmunhcrofthyfonncthcDukeofCVj/M/r, 
Prefigitf'd  is  the  death  ofthy  fonne  Ctftr, 
Thou  for  the  poy  foning  ofthy  daughter  poyfoned  t 
He  for  the  murthering  of  his  brother  murchetcd. 
Alex.  Thus  God  is  oncly  iuft, 
Di*,  The  Diutll  ^tnnot  deny  it. 
Alex.  'Man  otttly  fatfe. 
Lcarne  miferaWe  wretched  mortallnjen, 
By  this  example  ofafinfnll  foulc, 
What  arc  the  fruires  of  pride  and  Auarice, 
Ofcruell  Empire  and  impietie, 
Ofprophatiation  and  Apoitacie, 
Ot  orutifli  luft,faljehood,and  pcrfidie, 
Of  dcepediflembling  and  hypocrifie, 
Lcarne  wicked  worldlings,lea«ic,lcarne,learne  by  me 
To  fauc  your  fonlcs^hough  I  condernned  be. 

Sound*  Horne  within  Center  a  DitiiUlike*PoAft. 
x  X>/w.Here  comes  a  fattll  meflagcj  muft  hence.     Exit. 
Alex.  My  roabcsj  my  roabrsjhe  robs  me  of  my  roabes, 
Bring  roeTny  roubes.or  take  away  my  life, 
My  roabcs,my  life,  my  foulc  and  all  is  gone. 

Alexander  fiftieth  in  an  extajte  vpm  the  ground, 
t.'Diuil.  From  the  pale  horror  of  etcrnall  fire, 
Am  I  lent  with  the  wagon  of  black e  'Du, 
To  guide  thy  fpiris  tp  the  gates  of  death, 
Therefore  I  fummon  thee  to  come  with  fpecd, 
For  horfizoQS  now  ftand  thec  not  indeed. 

t  Alexander  adtumceib  *  little. 

t/ilex.  Horror  and  hotror/eare  enfucth  fearc, 

M  »  Townent 


rns  vims 

Torment  with  tormcntcs  islncompafled: 
Difpairc  vpon  difpaiie,  damnation 
Vpon  damnation,  hell  and  conf.cnce, 
Muithcr,  lull,  auarice,  impiety, 
Vaine  prophanation  and  apoftacie, 
Rage  and  diftrafHon  tiramze:  away, 
Away  proud  Lucifer,  away. 

Diuill.  aw.iy,  away.     The  Diuill  Mndeh  hit  home  in  his  tart 
and  there  more  dt Mills  enter  wit  k  A  'not ft 
utcompajjing  him,  /llextnderftarteth. 
Alex,  HoHa,holla)holIa,come,com€,come,what,when,whe.re 
when,  why,  deaf,ttrike,  dcad,aliue,oh  alas,oh  alas.alwaies  bur- 
ning.al  waycs  freezing,alwayes  huing,tormcptcd,acuer  endmg, 
neucr ,  neucr,neuer  mendingjOut^ou^ou^out ,why ,why,whc- 
ther.whcthcr,  thethcr, 

DMh^  Thcther.thetbe^thether, 

7 hunder AH  A.  lightni»g  with  fearefull  noift  tht 
diuells  thru/I  him  darvnt  andgoe  TrittmfhtHfc 

Enter  C&rdintlls  (*«<i  BcntmoJi. 

Seat.  What  is  he  dead? 

Car.  Dead,  and  infuch  afafliion,. 
fts  much  afFri»hts  my  fpirits  to  rememSer, 
Thunder  and  fcarfull  lightning  at  his  dcata, 
Out  crip?  of  horror  and  extremity. 

Sent.  Caufe  a!!  your  bells  to  ring  my  lords  of"Rtmt, 
T{ome\$  redeemed  from  a  wicked  P'>pe. 

Or.  God  hath  beheld  vs  with  his  eyes  of  mercy, 
His  name  be  glorified,  ioyne  all  in  prayer, 
And  giue  him  praifc  that  tooke  away  your  fliame. 

'Bent.  Goe  your  proceffiotvfing  your  letinies, 
And  let  your  Churches  through  with  multitudes, 
Banquets  and  bonficrs  through-tljcCUry  make. 
In  figne  oui  Cliurch  is  freed  from  infamy,  • 

Or.  Eucn  as  his  fptrit  wa>  inflate  with  pridcy 

Behold 


run  .Dims 

Behold  his  bodic.puffed  vp  with  poyfoiy 
His  corps  f  l.ali  be  c  jnuaied  to  faint  Tettert, 
Opc.i  tor  all  'beholuers,that  they  may 
Scechc  reward  of  fiane^amend  and  pray. 


Th'omnipotent  great  guidcr  of  all  powtrs, 
(Whole  eflence  is  pure  grace.and  hcaucnly  loU^ 
As  he  with  glorie  crownes  heroyick  t<5hons, 
Bearing  a  caltc  of  his  etcrnall  yertue) 
So  fembiably  d>th  he  with  terror  fti  ike,] 
In  heauie  vengeance  finnes  deteftablc  : 
As  in  this  tragike  my  rrour  to  your  eyes, 
Our  fceane  did  reprefcnt  in  Alexander, 
Fla  ictau!  Ctftr  his  ambicious  fonne, 
Referu  d  for  more  calamities  to  come, 
After  he  wasimprifoacd  by  the  Church, 
Efcap'tintothekingdoroeof  NAHMre,  ' 
Vnto  King  l»hn  then  brother  to  his  wife  ft 
Where  in  an  atnbufh  at  Vuno  flame, 
luft  Ntmejis  rep  aide  bis  «  eachene. 


M  3 


Epilogus 

;^,j.  O  Eroickf  MidtentMoleHt  fte  tittort, 
K  "*••*  Toxr  grtUioui  taret^nd  curioM 


Kane  thiu  aJuksjl  mr 

f  exchange  contentment,  for  benignitie  : 

Humbtj  denoted  to  year  good  dejiret. 

for  fame  deligbtjcanfe  of  difcourfe  for  others, 

For  all  example,*ndfer  Htpe.o/ence, 


. 

Which  when  our  toftie  <JMnfes  jhtll  fenceiue, 
Then  in  morefomfoiu  <HidtrinanhetHtftatet 
T«*r  eyes  vith  glory  fall  the  deedt  recewe 
Ofmightte  Monarches,  Kings  jtnd  change  of  fate, 
By  me  thofeferfons  which  our  Scene  frtfenttd, 
Kifftdljom  btudsj/tnd  vrifhjoH  well  contcnttA. 
.  .  ' 

FINIS. 


PR      Barnes,  Barnabe 

24.19      The  devil's  charter 

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