| 1 | 0–65 | 514 | unassigned | | WHat thundering power grown jealous of my state, Which (having daunted th'earth) perchance heaven fears Thus a… |
| 2 | 66–130 | 516 | unassigned | | A mighty fury hath inflamed my breast, And I will rage's, till by revenge appeased. Did I that strong Cadusian… |
| 3 | 131–203 | 506 | unassigned | | He to offend, she subject to offence; From wronging me, both cannot long abstain: Her beauty is sufficient to … |
| 4 | 204–277 | 520 | T25 Kings, power and law: political sententi | 0.82 | They who themselves too much esteem, And vainly vilipend their foe, Oft find not fortune as they deem, And wit… |
| 5 | 278–341 | 495 | T17 Eastern conquest: Persians, Turks and so | 0.75 | This high attempt, as we would wish succeeds, What hosts have we o'erthrown, what Cities razed? Lo, populous A… |
| 6 | 342–403 | 503 | unassigned | | Gold is the God that conquers in all parts. True magnanimity doth ravish hearts. Wars sinews treasures are whi… |
| 7 | 404–455 | 429 | unassigned | | Peace, peace Parmenio, now thou makest me rage, With those thy words not worthy of our ears; It seems the cold… |
| 8 | 456–515 | 475 | T34 Thebes and royal catastrophe: siege, sla | 0.77 | As we have heard of him who thither went, While they as yet not of support despaired, And courteously were led… |
| 9 | 516–587 | 522 | T25 Kings, power and law: political sententi | 0.86 | That damned wretch up with Ambition blown, Then whilst be turns the wheel about, Thrown high, and low, within,… |
| 10 | 588–649 | 515 | unassigned | | O Dismal day detested be thy light, And would the Gods (but Gods neglect our case) The world were wrapped in a… |
| 11 | 650–712 | 516 | unassigned | | And of my loyal thoughts the secrets see, Whose great affection cannot be confined. This prisons worst hath bo… |
| 12 | 713–774 | 520 | T1 Death, grief and revenge | 0.75 | I mourn for him who did give form to me. Shall I no more in him my Image see? Ah! shall I never in his joy rej… |
| 13 | 775–838 | 515 | unassigned | | Spare, spare such speeches now, lest all go wrong, We are environed with outrageous hosts; Those who are weak … |
| 14 | 839–896 | 468 | unassigned | | Ah! how can I command whilst I am thrall? What can I have, who wanting one, want all? Though brave it seem in … |
| 15 | 897–954 | 470 | unassigned | | Those captived Princesses have pierced my soul, Which even amidst our heaven, have found a hell. His passions … |
| 16 | 955–1014 | 487 | unassigned | | NArbazanes, now ere the time be gone, Let us accomplish that which we intent, And join our wit, our force, and… |
| 17 | 1015–1074 | 489 | unassigned | | Who once advanced, would willingly go down, And (propped with power,) not love in state to stand? This not the… |
| 18 | 1075–1162 | 475 | unassigned | | Let us henceforth for nothing be dismayed, But strive ourselves courageously to bear. This dangerous action wo… |
| 19 | 1163–1218 | 475 | unassigned | | Great signs of grief I in thy face discern, And spare not to report this heavy cross To one (I fear) whom it d… |
| 20 | 1219–1282 | 508 | unassigned | | If any sparks of that respect remain, Which much with thee should (duly weighed) import, I pray thee (Tiriotes… |
| 21 | 1283–1346 | 519 | unassigned | | When he beheld deaths triumph in that face, Which had triumphed o'er such a Monarch's heart, With witnessed wo… |
| 22 | 1347–1410 | 509 | unassigned | | Now call your valorous ancestors to mind, Whom from the Grecians tribute still required, And of whose deeds ra… |
| 23 | 1411–1474 | 526 | unassigned | | Sir, rein your rage: this but new trouble breeds; And weigh well what they are, what is the time; It may be th… |
| 24 | 1475–1538 | 520 | unassigned | | What sudden danger doth of late dismay you, Such inconveniences that you forecast? Sir, Bessus and Narbazanes … |
| 25 | 1539–1604 | 513 | unassigned | | O Stormy state of Kings, vain Mortals choice, The glorious height whence greatness groans to fall! Ah! we (who… |
| 26 | 1605–1666 | 505 | unassigned | | Doth not oppose that which pursues my state, But by fall gives feathers unto fame; My best was but a momentary… |
| 27 | 1667–1726 | 482 | unassigned | | This Prince in prosperous state hath flourished long, And never dreamed of ill, did think far less, But was we… |
| 28 | 1727–1786 | 486 | unassigned | | WHAT Story or what fable can record Of such a numb'rous troop so strangely lost? I know they quaked to know it… |
| 29 | 1787–1844 | 488 | unassigned | | And to so base a state as first not borne, Then whilst his blood abundantly did fall, He bursted forth those w… |
| 30 | 1845–1904 | 487 | unassigned | | It will procure contentment to my soul, And make him famous whilst the world remains. When breath abandoned ha… |
| 31 | 1905–1968 | 485 | T38 Death, parting and grief at court | 0.83 | Go presently, and every thing prepare, As best becomes the military form. THIS look alas, hath charged my soul… |
| 32 | 1969–2035 | 525 | unassigned | | They urged him with the king to intercede, That in his favour he would give them place, And did protest that b… |
| 33 | 2036–2100 | 533 | unassigned | | That he had killed himself, all hope quite failed. The Persians grieved whilst these things did occur, Did fir… |
| 34 | 2101–2156 | 444 | unassigned | | Behold how grief hath her of sense bereft, Whilst breath for passage struggling is with groans, No will, nor p… |
| 35 | 2157–2226 | 540 | T25 Kings, power and law: political sententi | 0.84 | And as Ambition Prince's under-mynes; So doth it those who under them rule all: We see in how short time they … |