Shirley, James · published 1638 · first performed or written 1637 [licensed for stage, Apr 23, 1638] (Annals) not in BritDrama · St. Werburgh Street, Dublin unassigned nearest T14 Royal love, favour and dynastic relation · 500 words
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Her eyes beget new wonder; I shall be observed. Come, now to horse. I shall attend; your entertainement has Obliged us Madam. 'twas not worth such guest; But prayers and duty must supply. Now Madam you are a great part of my care, Depend upon me for a husband. Is't not plain. Madam another guest must take his leave, That here would choose his palace. You are gracious, and but encourage more to honour you I'll creep and kiss thy Altar love, allow Them flame, and knit more charms upon her brow. 'tis thy old quarrel 'gainst Montalto makes Thee incredulous, I dare believe he loves Theodosia. 'tis not that I question Sir, But that part which concerns her love to him Sounds like a plot upon your nature, to Secure his own ambition. Why the Princess May love; as great a heart has been made stoop. Your grace should else in vain court her yourself And late your highness thought she meet your person A fair design of love, with all the soft Behaviour of a Princess. But 'tis not Impossible a Lady should dissemble. Allow her but the honour she was borne with, And she'll not stain her blood so much. But love Must be obeyed, and prepossession Of hearts is a lewd thing to wrestle with, I make it my own case, and if I loved Another Lady better than the Princess, As every man's not proof against all beauty, I think I should be constant too, it would Be something to remove me. Then the King. He knows not; & I have bound myself in honour Not to betray, if they be decreed To make a marriage; a soft destiny Attend their loves. There is some mystery; But will you rest and take for granted she Does love Montalto; if it be a truth Y'are in the same condition when she Confirms it. 'tis not good to be busy In search of these unwelcome certainties; There's hope while things are clouded in suspicion. But so your jealousy may wound her honour, Which you may cure by knowledge. I will think on't; Mean time let this dwell in that honest silence You have possessed; there is another secret May follow. You must challenge my whole bosom, And I am confident your highness will Steer all your resolutions by honour, Which in a Prince is sacred. Sir, the Lord Montalto is coming up. Then try your art upon him, And inform yourself, I'll take My time to appear. I obey My honoured Lord. Most noble Phillberto, Where is the Duke? If you'll but excuse a few minutes 'tis My duty to attend. How is it with the Princess my good Lord? The Princesse? shee is in health; why this to m ▪ He is of inward counsel with the Duke, I must be resolute. I ask, because, His grace intends a present visit to her, And was but now in mention of your Lordship To bear him company.
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Her eyes beget new wonder; I shall be observ'd. Come, now to hor. I shall attend; your Oblig'd us Madam. Twas not worth such guest; But prayers and duty must supply. Now Madam you are a great part of my care▪ Depend upon me for a husband. Ist not plaaine▪ Madam another guest must take his leav, That ere would choose his pallace. You are gratious, and but encourage more to honour you Ile creepe and kisse thy Altar love, allow Them flame, and knit more charmes upon her brow. Tis thy old quarrel gainst Montalto makes Thee incredulous, I dare beleeve he loves Theodosia. Tis not that I question Sir, But that part which concernes her love to him Sounds like a plot upon your nature, to Secure his owne ambition. Why the Princesse May love; as great a heart has beene made stoop. Your grace should else in vaine court her your selfe And late your highnesse thought shee met your person A faire designe of love, with all the soft Behaviour of a Princesse. But tis not Impossible a Lady should dissemble. Allow her but the honour she was borne with, And sheel'e not staine her blood so much. But love Must be obeyed, and prepossession Of hearts is a lewd thing to wrastle with▪ I make it my owne cs, and if I lov'd Another Lady better then the Princesse, As every man's not proofe against all beauty, I thinke I should be constant too would Be something to remove . Then the King. He knowes not; & I have bound my selfe in honour Not to betray, if they be decreed To make a marriage; a soft destiny Attend their loves. There is some mystery; But will you rest and take for granted shee Does love Montalto; if it be a truth Y'are in the same condition when shee Confirmes it. Tis not good to be busie In search of these unwelcome certainties; There's hope while things are clouded in suspition. But so your jealousie may wound her honour, Which you may cure by knowledge. I will thinke ont; Meane time let this dwell in that honest silence You have possest; there is another secret May follow. You must challenge my whole bosome, And I am confident your highnesse will Stere all your resolutions by honour, Which in a Prince is sacred. Sir, the Lord Montalto is comming up. Then try your art upon him, And informe your selfe, Ile take My time to appeare. I obey My honour'd Lord. Most noble hilberto, Where is the Duke? If youle but excuse a few minuts Tis My duty to attend. How is it with the Princesse my good Lord? The Princesse? shee is in health; why this to m ▪ Hee is of inward counsell with the Duke, I must be resolute. I aske, because, His grace intends a present visit to her, And was but now in mention of your Lordship To beare him company.