Shirley, James · published 1640 · first performed or written 1635 [licensed for stage, Feb 6] (Annals) tragicomedy · Queen Henrietta Maria's Men · Phoenix/Cockpit unassigned nearest T16 Gallantry: ladies, lordships and complim · 501 words
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Madam I have no Such title now, and am blessed to lose That name so happily, I was but trusted With a glorious burden. You have proved Yourself our faithful counsellor, and must still Protect our growing state, a kingdom's sceptre Weighs down a woman's arm, this crown sits heavy Upon my brow already, and we know There's something more than mettle in this wreath, Of shining glory, but your faith, and counsel, That are familiar with mysteries, And depths of state, have power to make us fit For such a bearing, in which both you shall Do loyal service, and reward your duties. Heaven preserve your highness. But yet my Lords and Gentlemen let nonem Mistake me, that because I urge your wisdoms, I shall grow careless, and impose on you The managing of this great Province, no, We will be active too, and as we are In dignity above your persons, so, The greatest portion of the difficulties We call to us, you in your several places Relieving us with your experience, Observing in your best directions All modesty, and distance, for although We are but young, no action shall forfeit Our royal privilege, or encourage any Too unreverent boldness, as it will become Our honour to consult, enre we determine Of the most necessary things of state, So we are sensible of a check, But in a brow, that saucily controls Our action, presuming on our years As few, or frailty of our sex, that head Is not secure that dares our power or justice. She has a brave spirit, look how the Protector Grows pale already. But I speak to you Are perfect in obedience, and may spare This theme, yet 'twas no immaterial Part of our character, since I desire All should take notice, I have studied The knowledge of myself, by which I shall Better distinguish of your worth and persons In your relations to us. This language Is but a threatening to some body But we miss some, that use not to absent Their duties from us, where's Macarius? Retired to grieve, your Majesty hath given: Consent Arcadius should enter List To day with young Seleucus. We purpose They shall proceed, what's he? A Gentleman belonging to Seleucus, that givens notice He is prepared, and waits your royal pleasure, He was composed for action, give notice To Arcadius, and admit the challenger, Let other Princes boast their gaudy tilting, And mockery of battles, but our triumph Is celebrated with true noble valour. Two young men spirited enough to have Two kingdoms staked upon their swords, Lysimachus Do not they excellently become their arms, 'ttwere pity but they should do something more Than wave their plumes. What noise is that? The people's joy to know us reconciled, Is added to the jubilee of the day, We have no more a faction but one heart, Peace flow in every bosom. Throw away These instruments of death, and like two friends Embrace by our example. This unfeigned?
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Madam I have no Such title now, and am blest to lose That name so happily, I was but trusted With a glorious burden. You have prov'd Your selfe our faithfull counsellor, and must still Protect our growing state, a Kingdomes Scepter Weighs downe a womans arme, this crowne sits heavy Vpon my brow already, and we know There's something more then mettle in this wreath, Of shining glory, but your faith, and counsell, That are familiar with mysteries, And depths of state▪ have power to make us fit For such a bearing, in which both you shall Doe loyall service, and reward your duties. Heaven preserve your Highnesse. But yet my Lords and Gentlemen let nonē Mistake me, that because I urge your wisdomes, I shall grow carelesse, and impose on you The managing of this great Province, no, We will be active too, and as we are In dignity above your persons, so, The greatest portion of the difficulties We call to us, you in your severall places Releeving us with your experience, Observing in your best directions All modesty, and distance, for although We are but young, no action shall forfeit Our royall priviledge, or encourage any Too unreverent boldnesse, as it will become Our honour to consult, ēre we determine Of the most necessary things of state, So we are sensible of a checke, But in a brow, that saucily controules Our action, presuming on our yeares As few, or frailty of our sex, that head Is not secure that dares our power or justice. She has a brave spirit, looke how the Protector Growes pale already. But I speake to you Are perfect in obedience, and may sparē This theame, yet 'twas no immateriall Part of our character, since I desire All should take notice, I have studied The knowledge of my selfe, by which I shall Better distinguish of your worth and persons In your relations to us. This language Is but a threatning to some body But we misse some, that use not to absent Their duties from us, where's Macarius? Retir'd to grieve, your Majesty hath given▪ Consent Arcadius should enter List To day with young Seleucus. We purpose They shall proceed, whats he? A Gentleman belonging to Seleucus, that givēs notice He is prepar'd, and waites your royall pleasure, He was composd for action, give notice To Arcadius, and admit the challenger, Let other Princes boast their gaudy tilting, And mockery of battles, but our triumph Is celebrated with true noble vallour. Two young men spirited enough to have Two Kingdomes staked upon their swords, Lisimachus Doe not they excellently become their armes, Twere pitty but they should doe something more Then wave their plumes. What noyse is that? The peoples joy to know us reconcild, Is added to the Iubile of the day, We have no more a faction but one heart, Peace flow in every bosome. Throw away These instruments of death, and like two friends Imbrace by our example. This unfain'd?