A Bell Rings . Enter Pymero , Christophero , and Pedro. Pym. OPen the Ports , and see the Watch reliev'd , And let the Guard be careful of their bus'ness ; Their viligant eyes fixt on these Islanders , They are false and desperate people , When they find The least occasion open to encouragement , Cruel and crafty Souls , believe me Gentlemen , Their late attempt , which is too fresh amongst us , In which against all Arms and Honesty , The Governour of Ternata made surprise Of our confederate , the King of Tedore , As for his recreation , he was rowing Between both Lands , bids us be wise and circumpect . Chr. It was a mischief suddenly imagin'd , And soon done ; that Governour 's a fierce Knave , Unfaithful , as he is fierce too , there 's no trusting ; But I wonder much how such poor and base pleasures , As tugging at an oar , or skill in steerage Should become Princes . Pym. Base breeding love base pleasures ; They take as much delight in a Barratto , A little scurvy boat to row her tightly , And hath the art to run and wind her nimbly , Think it as noble too , though it be slavish , And a dull labour that declines a Gentleman : As we Portugals , or the Spaniards do in riding , In managing a great Horse which is Princely : The French in Courtship , or the dancing English , In carrying a fair presence . Ped. He was strangely taken ; But where no faith is , there 's no trust ; he ha's paid for 't , His Sister yet the fair and great Quisara , Has shew'd a noble mind , and much love in it To her afflicted Brother , and the nobler it appears , And seasons of more tenderness , because his ruine stiles her absolute , And his imprisonment adds to her profit , Feeling all this which makes men admire her , The warm beams of this fortune that fall on her , Yet has she made divers and noble Treatises And propositions for her Brothers freedom , If wealth or honour — Pym. Peace , peace , you are fool'd , Sir ; She is a Princess , and she must be fair , That 's the perogative of being Royal : Why , all the neighbour Princes are mad of her . Chr. Is she not fair then ? Pym. But her hopes are fairer , And there 's a haughty Master , the King of Bokam That lofty Sir , that speaks far more , and louder In his own commendations , than a Cannon : He is strucken dumb with her . Ped. Beshrew me , she is a sweet one , Pym. And there 's that hopeful man of Syana , That spritely fellow , he that 's wise and temperate , He is a lover too . Chr. Wou'd I were worth her looking For ; by my life , I hold here a worthy Lady , The very Sun , I think , affects her sweetness , And dares not , as he does to all else , dye'it Into its tauny Livery . Pym. She dares not see him , But keeps her self at distance , But the main sport on 't is , or rather wonder The Governour of 〈◊〉 , her mortal enemy , He that has catcht her Brother King , is struck too , And 〈◊〉 arriv'd under 〈◊〉 conduct also , And hostage of worth deliver'd for him ; And he brought a Letter from his prisoner , Whether compel'd , or willingly deliver'd From the poor Knight , or what else dare be in 't . Chr. So it be honourable , any thing , 't is all one , For I dare think , she 'l do the best . Pym. 'T is certain He 〈◊〉 admittance and solicits hourly Now 〈◊〉 〈◊〉 have the trick — Ped. What trick ? Pym. 〈◊〉 true one To take her too , I guess her stout and virtuous , But where 's your Uncle , Sir , our valiant Captain , That brave Ruy Dias all this while ? Pym. I marry , He is amongst them too . Ped. A Lover . Pym. Nay , I know not that , but sure he stands in favour . Chr. The voice says , in good favour , in the list too Of the privy woers , how cunningly of late I have observ'd him and how privately He has stollen at hours from us , and how readily He has fained a business to bid the Fort farewel For five or six dayes , or a moneth together , Sure there is some thing — Pym. Yes , yes , there is a thing in it , A thing , would make the best of us all dance after it , A dainty thing ; Lord , how this Uncle of mine Has read to me and rated to me for wenching , And told me in what desperate case 't would leave me , And how 't would stew my bones . Ped. You car'd not for it , Pym. I faith , not much , I ventur'd on still easily , And took my chance , danger is a Souldiers honour . Ped. Well , 't is a noble Gentleman , And if he be a suitor , may he speed in 't . Pym. Let him alone , our Family ne're fail'd yet . Chr. Our mad Leivtenant still merry Pymero , Thus wou'd he do , if the Surgeon were searching of him . Ped. Especially if a warm wench had shot him . Pym. But heark , Christophero , come hither , Pedro ; When saw you our brave Countreyman Armusia ? He that 's arriv'd here lately and his Gallants ? A goodly fellow , and a brave companion Me-thinks he is , and no doubt truly valiant ; For he that dares come hither , dare fight any where . Chr. I saw him not of late , a sober Gentleman I am sure he is , and no doubt bravely sprung , And promises much nobleness . Pym. I love him , And by my troth wou'd fain be inward with him ; Pray le ts go seek him . Ped. Wee 'l attend you , Sir. Pym. By that time we shall hear the Burst of business . [ Ex. Enter Ruy Dias , Quisara , Quisana , and Panura . Qui. Aunt , I must thank for your courtesie , And the fair liberty you still allow me , Both of your house and service , though I be A Princess , and by that Perogative stand free From the poor malice of opinion , And no wayes bound to render up my actions , Because no power above me can examine me ; Yet my dear Brother being still a prisoner , And many wandring eyes upon my wayes , Being left alone , as a mark , it behoves me To use a little caution , and be circumpect . Quisan. You are wise and noble , Lady , Quisar. Often , Aunt I resort hither , and privately to see you , It may be to converse with some I favour ; I wou'd not have it known as oft , nor consir'd , It stands not with my care . Quisan. You speak most fairly For even our pure Devotions are examin'd . Quisar. So mad are mens minds now . Ruy. Or rather Monsterous ; They are thick dreams bred in fogs that know no fairness . Quisan. Madam , the House is yours , I am yours , pray use e'm , At your service , all I have lies prostrate , My care shall ever be to yield ye honour , And when your fame falls here , 't is my fall , Lady ; A poor and simple banquet I have provided , Which if you please to honour with your presence — Quisar. I thank you , Aunt , I shall be with you instantly , A few words with this Gentleman . Quisan. I 'le leave ye . [ Exeunt Quis. and Pan. And when you please , retire , I 'le wait upon you . Quisar. Why how now , Captain , what , afraid to speak to me ? A man of Arms , and daunted with a Lady ? Commanders have the power to parle with Princes . Ruy. Madam , the favours you have still showr'd on me , Which are so high above my means of merit , So infinite that nought can value them But their own goodness , You are my royal Mistress , And all my services that aim at honour , Take life from you , the Saint of my Devotions ; I wou'd I were of worth of some thing near you , Of such a royal piece , a King I would be , A mighty King that 〈◊〉 〈◊〉 affection , And bring a Youth upon me that might bewitch ye , And you a sweet 〈◊〉 Christian. Quisar. Now you talk , Sir ; You Portugals , though you be rugged Souldiers , Yet when you list to flatter , you are plain Courtiers ; And could you wish me Christian , brave Ruy Dias ? Ruy. At all the dangers of my life , great Lady , at all my hopes , at all — Quisar. Pray stay a little , To what end runs your wish ? Ruy. O Madam , That I might — but I dare not speak . Quisar. I 〈◊〉 then 〈◊〉 you might 〈◊〉 to marry 〈◊〉 〈◊〉 blush not , An 〈◊〉 end needs no excuse , And 〈◊〉 you love me then ? Ruy. My soul not dearer . Quisar. Do some brave thing that may intice me that way , Some thing of such a meritoriou , goodness , Of such an unmatcht nobleness , that I may know You have a power beyond your's , that preserves you , 'T is not the person , nor the Royal Title , Nor wealth , nor glory , that I look upon , That inward man I love , that 's lin'd with virtue , That well deserving Soul workes out a favour ; I have many Princes suitors , many Great Ones , Yet above these I love you , you are valiant , An active man , able to build a fortune ; I do not say , I dote , nor mean to marry , Only the hope is , something may be done , That may compel my faith , and ask my freedom , And leave opinion fair . Ruy. Command , dear Lady , And let the danger be as deep as Hell , As dreadful to attempt — Quisar. Y' are too sudden , I must be rul'd by you , find out a fortune Wisely , and handsomly , examine time , And court occasion , that she may be ready ; A thousand uses for your forward 〈◊〉 Ye may find 〈◊〉 , be sure ye take a good one , A brave and worthy one , that may advance ye Forced smiles reward poor dangers ; you are a Souldier ; I wou'd not talk so else , and I love a Souldier , And that , that speaks him true , and great , his valour ; Yet for all these , which are but womans follies , You may do what you please , I shall still know ye , And though ye wear no Sword. Ruy. Excellent Lady When I grow so cold , and disgrace my Nation , 'T were sit I wore a Tomb-stone ; you have read to me The story of your favour , if I mistake it Or grow truant in the study of it , A great correction , Lady . — Quisar. Let 's to the banquet , And have some merrier talk , and then to the Court Where I give audience to my general suitors ; Pray Heaven , my womans wits hold ; there brave Captain , You may perchance meet some thing that may startle ye ; I 'le say no more , come be not sad — I love ye . [ Exeunt . Enter Pymero , Armusia , Soza , Christophero , and Emanuel . Pym. You are welcom Gentlemen , most worthy welcom , And know there 's nothing in our power may serve you , But you may freely challenge . Arm. Sir , we thank ye , And rest your Servants too . Pym. Brave Armusia , You never saw the Court before ? Arm. No certain , But that I see a wonder too , all excellent , The Government exact . Chr. Ye shall see anon , That that will make ye start indeed , such beauties , Such riches and such form . Enter Bakam , Syana , Governour . Soz. We are fire already , The wealthy magazine of nature , sure Inhabits here . Arm. These sure are all Islanders . Pym. Yes , and great Princes too , and lusty Lovers . Arm. They are goodly persons , what might he be , Signior , That bears so proud a state . Pym. King of Bakam , A fellow that farts terrour . Em. He looks highly , Sure he was begot o' th top of a Steeple . Pym. That is Syana , A brave temper'd fellow , and more valiant . Soz. What rugged face is that ? Pym. That 's the great Governour , The man surprised our friend , I told you of him . Arm. ' Has dangerous eyes . Pym. A perilous thief , and subtle . Chr. And to that subtility , a heart of Iron . Pym. Yet the young Lady makes it melt . Arm. They start all And thunder in the eyes . Ba. Away you poor ones , Am I in competition with such bubbles ? My virtue , and my name rank'd with such trifles ? Sy. Ye speak loud . Ba. Young man I will speak louder ; Can any man but I , deserve her favour , You petty Princes ? Pym. He will put 'em all in his pocket . [ Princes fly at one another . Sy. Thou proud mad thing , be not so full of glory . So full of vanity . Ba. How ? I contemn thee , And that Fort-keeping fellow . Pym. How the dog looks , The bandog Governour ? Gov. Ha ? why . Ba. Away thing And keep your range with those that fit your royalty ; Call out the Princess . Gov. Dost thou know me , bladder , Thou insolent imposthume ? Ba. I despise thee . Gov. Art thou acquainted with my nature , Baby ? Am I so far behind thy file , I cannot reach thee ? What canst thou merit ? Ba. Merit ? I am above it ; I am equal with all honours , with all atchievements , And what is great and worthy the best doer I keep at my command , fortunes my Servant , 'T is in my power now to despise `those wretches , ' To look upon ye slightly , and neglect ye , And people have bestowed some titles on ye , I should forget your names — Sy. Mercy of me ; What a blown fool has self-affection Made of this fellow . Did not the Queen your Mother Long for bellows and bag-pipes when she was great with ye , She brought forth such a windy birth ? Gov. 'T is ten to one , She cat a Drum , and was deliver'd of Alarum , Or else he was swadled in an old Sail , when he was young . Sy. He swels too , mainly with his meditations ; Faith talk a little handsomer , ride softly That we may be able to hold way with ye , we are Princes , But those are but poor things to you ; talk wiser , as 'T will well become your mightiness ; talk less , That men may think you can do more . Gov. Talk truth , that men may think you are honest , and believe ye , Or talk your self asleep , for I am weary of you . Ba. Why ? I can talk and do . Gov. That wou'd do excellent . Ba. And tell you , only I do deserve the Princess , And make good only I , if you dare , you Sir , Or your Syana's Prince . Pym. Here 's a storm toward , Methinks it sings already , to him , Governour . Gov. Here lyes my proof . Sy. And mine . Gov. I 'le be short with ye , For these long arguments I was never good at . Pym. How white the boaster looks ! Enter Ruy Dias , Quisara , Quisana , Panura . Arm. I see he lacks faith . Ruy. For shame forbear great Princess , rule your angers , You violate the freedom of this place , The state and royalty — Gov. He 's well contented it seems , and so I have done . Arm. Is this she , Seignour ? Pym. This is the Princess , Sir. Arm. She is sweet and goodly , An admirable form , they have cause to justle . Quisar. Ye wrong me and my Court , ye forward 〈◊〉 , Comes your love wrapt in violence to seek us ? 1s't fit , though you be great , my presence should be Stain'd and polluted with your bloody rages ? My privacy's afrighted with your Swords ? He that loves me , loves my command ; be temper'd Or be no more , what ye profess , my Servants . Omnes . We are calm , as peace . Arm. What command she carries ? And what a sparkling Majesty flies from her ? Quisar. Is it ye love to do ? Ye shall find danger , And danger that shall start your resolutions , But not this way ; 't is not contention , Who loves me to my face best , or who can flatter most Can carry me , he that deserves my honour , And will enjoy what I bring , love and Majesty , Must win me with his worth ; must travel for me , Must put his hasty rage off , and put on A well confirm'd , temperate and true valour . Omnes . But shew the way . Quisar. And will , and then shew you A will to tread the way , I 'le say ye are worthy . Pym. What task now Will she turn them to ? These hot youths I fear will find a cooling card ; I read in her eyes Some thing that has some swing , must flye amongst 'em , By this hand , I love her a little now . Quisar. 'T is not unknown to you . I had a royal brother , now miserable , A prisoner to that man , if I were ambitious Gap'd for that glory was ne'r born with me , Their they should lye , as miseries upon him : If 〈◊〉 were covetous and my heart set On riches , and those base effects that follow On pleasures , uncontroul'd , or safe revenges , There he should die , his death would give me all these , For then stood I up absolute , to do all ; Yet all these flattering shews of Dignity , These golden dreams of greatness cannot force To forget nature and my fair affections , Therefore that man that would be known my lover , Must be known his redeemer , and must bring him Either alive or dead to my embraces , For even his bones I scorn should feel such slavery , Or seek another mistress , 't will be hard To do this , wonderous hard , a great adventure , Fit for a Spirit of an equal greatness ; But being done , the reward is worthy of it . Chr. How they stand gaping all . Quisar. Ruy Dias could Not fly like fire into it ? May be you doubt me , He that shall do this , is my Husband , Prince , By the bright Heavens , he is , by whose Justice I openly proclaim it ; if I lye Or seek to set you on with subtility , Let that meet with me and reward my falshood . No stirring yet , no start into a bravery ? Ruy. Madam , it may be , but being a main danger , Your Grace must give me leave to look about me , And take a little time , the cause will ask it , Great Acts require great Counsels . Quisar. Take your pleasure , I fear the Portugal . Ba. I 'le raise an Army , That shall bring back his Island , Fort and all , And fix it here . Gov. How long will this be doing ? You should have begun in your Grandfathers dayes . Sy. What may be , And what my power can promise , noblest Lady , My will I am sure stands fair . Quisar. Fair be you fortune , Few promises are best , and fair performances . Gov. These cannot do , Their power and Arts are weak ones , 'T is in my will I have this King your Brother , He is my prisoner , I accept your prisoner , And bless the fair occasion that atchieved him : I love ye , and I honour ye , but speak Whether alive or dead , he shall be rendred , And see how ready , how in an instant , Quick as you wish , Lady . Quisar. No , I scorn ye , You , and your Countrey , I hate your love , Sir ; And ere I would so basely win his Liberty , I would study to forget he was my Brother ; By force he was taken , he that shall enjoy me , Shall fetch him back by force , or never know me . Pym. As I live , a rare wench . Arm. She has a noble Spirit . Gov. By force ? Quisar. Yes Sir , by force ; and make you glad To let him go . Gov. How ? You may look nobler on me , And think me no such boy ; by force he must not , For your love much may be . Quisar. Put up your passion , And pack ye home , I say by force and suddenly , He lies there till he rots else , although I love him Most tenderly and dearly , as a Brother , And out of these respects would joy to see him ; Yet to receive him as thy courtesie , With all the honour thou canst add unto him , From his hands that most hate him , I had rather Though no condition were propounded for him , See him 〈◊〉 sunk i' th' earth and there forget him . Pym. Your hopes are gelt good Governour . Arm. A rare woman . Gov. Lady , I 'le pull this pride , I 'le quench this bravery , And turn your glorious scorn to tears and howling ; I will , proud Princess ; thy neglect of me Shall make thy brother King most miserable ; Shall turn him into curse against thy cruelty : For where before I used him like a King , And did those royal Offices unto him , Now he shall ye a sad lump in a Dungeon Loaden with Chains and Fetters , cold and hunger , Darkness and lingring Death for his Companions ; And let me see , who dare attempt his rescue , What desperate fool looks towards it ? farewel , And when thou knowest him thus lament thy follies , Nay , I will make thee kneel to take my offers : Once more , farewel , and put thy trust in Puppits . Quisar. If none dare undertake it , I 'le live a mourner . [ Ex. Ba. You cannot want . Sy. You must not . Ruy. 'T is most dangerous , And wise men wou'd proceed with care and counsel , Yet some way wou'd I know — Walk with me , Gentlemen — [ 〈◊〉 Manent , Arm. and his Camp. Arm. How do you like her Spirit ? Soz. It is a clear one , Clad with no dirty stuff , she 's all pure honour . Em. The bravest 〈◊〉 〈◊〉 look'd upon , And of the strongest parts , she is most fair , Yet her mind such a mirrour — Arm. What an action Wou'd this be to put forward one , what a glory , And what an everlasting 〈◊〉 to end it ? Me-thinks my soul is strangely rais'd . Soz. To step into it 〈◊〉 〈◊〉 Just while they think , and e'r they have determin'd To bring the King off . Arm. Things have been done as dangerous . Em. And prosper'd best , when they were least consider'd . Arm. Bless me , my hopes , And you my friends assist me , None but our Companions ? Soz. You deal wisely , And if we shrink , the name of slaves die with us . Em. Stay not for second thoughts . Arm. I am determin'd , And though I lose , it shall be sung , I was 〈◊〉 , And my brave offer shall be turn'd to Story , 〈◊〉 the Princess tongue about that 's all , And that 's unprovided and habit like to Merchants , The rest we 'l counsel as we go . Soz. Away then , Fortune looks fair on those make hast to win her . Armus . A private Person to Redeem a King , Will to thy Name , and Nation honor bring ; The Danger 's great , but such a Noble prize , Who hopes to win , all Danger must despise . Exeunt .

Enter Keeper and two or three Moors . Keep. I have kept many a man , and many a great one , Yet I confess , I never saw before A man of such a sufferance ; he lies now Where I would not lay my dog , for sure 't wou'd kill him , Where neither light nor comfort can come near him ; Nor air , nor earth that 's wholesome ; it grieves me To see a mighty King with all his glory , Sunk 〈◊〉 sudden to the bottom of a Dungeon . Whether should we descend that are poor rascals If we had our deserts ? 1 Mo. 'T is a strange wonder , Load him with Irons , oppress him with contempts , Which are the Governours command , give him nothing , Or so little to sustain life , 't is next to nothing , They stir not him , he smiles upon his miseries , And bears 'em with such strength , as if his nature Had been nurs'd up and foster'd with calamities . 2. He gives no ill word , curses , nor repines not , Blames nothing , hopes in nothing we can hear of ; And in the midst of all these frights , fears nothing . Keep. I 'le be sworn He fears not , for when I even shake for him , As many times my pity will compell me , When other souls that bear not half his burden Shrink in their powers , and burst with their oppressions , Then will he sing , wooe his afflictions , And court 'em in sad airs , as if he wou'd wed'em . 1. That 's more than we have heard yet , we are only Appointed for his Guard , but not so near him , If we could hear that wonder — Keep. Many times I fear the Governour , should come to know it ; For his voice so affects me , so delights me , That when I find his house , I have musick ready , And it stirs me infinitely . King appears loaden with Chains , his Head , Arms , only above . 2. This is a sudden change , but who dares blame it . What 〈◊〉 weight of Chains , 1. Yet he looks temperately . 2. His eyes not sunk , and his complexion firm still No Wilderness , no distemper'd touch upon him , How constantly he smiles , and how undaunted ? With what a Majesty he heaves his head up . [ Musick . Keep. Do not disturb him . Your allowance from the Governour , wou'd it were more , Sir , Or in my power to make it handsomer . King. Do not transgress thy charge , I take his bounty , And fortune whilst I bear a mind contented , Not leaven'd with the glory I am fallen from , Nor hang upon vain hopes that may corrupt me . Enter Governour . Gov. Thou art my slave , and I appear above thee . Keep. The Governour himself . Gov. What at your Banquet ? And in such State , and with such change of Service ? King. Nature 's no Glutton , Sir , a little serves her . Gov. This diet 's wholsom then . King. I beg no better . Gov. A calm contented mind ; give him less next ; These full meals will oppress his health , his Grace Is of a tender and pure constitution . King. Mock , mock , it moves not me , Sir , Thy mirths , as do thy mischiefs fly behind me . Gov. Ye carry it handsomly , but tell me Patience , Do you not curse the brave and royal Lady , Your gracious Sister ? do not you damn her pity , Damn twenty times a day , and damn it seriously ? Could'st not thou wish her A Bastard , or a Whore , Or that thou hadst had no Sister , Spitting the general name out , and the nature , 〈◊〉 Heaven for making such a mischief ; For giving power to Pride , and Will to Woman ? King. No , Tyrant , no , I bless and love her for it ; And though her scorn of thee , had laid up for me As many plagues , as the corrupted Air breeds , As many mischiefs , as the hours have minutes , As many forms of Death , as doubt can figure ; Yet I should love her more still , and more honor her ; All thou canst lay upon me , cannot bend me , No not the stroke of Death ; that I despise too : For if fear could possess me , thou hadst won me ; And if she be not Mistress of this nature , She is none of mine , no kin , and I contemn her . Gov. Are you valiant , Sir ? King. Yes , and so fortunate ; For he that holds my constancy , still conquers ; Hadst thou preserved me , as a noble Enemy , And as at first , made my restraint seem to me But only as the shadow of captivity , I had still spoke thee noble , still declared thee A valiant , great , and worthy man , still lov'd thee , And still prefer'd thy fair love to my Sister ; But to compel this from me with a misery , A most inhumane and unhandsome slavery . Gov. You will relent for all this talk , I fear not , And put your wits a work again . King. You are cozen'd , Or if I were so weak to be wrought to it , So fearful to give way to so much poverty , How I should curse her heart , if she consented . Gov. You shall write and intreat , or — King. Do thy utmost , And e'ne in all thy tortures I 'le laugh at thee , I 'le think thee , no more valiant , but a Villain , Nothing thou hast done brave , but like a thief , Atchiev'd by craft , and kept by cruelty . Gov. Down with him low enough , there let him murmure , And see his diet be so light and little , He grow not thus high hearted on 't , I will cool ye , Give him no Liberty , But let his Bands be doubled , his 〈◊〉 〈◊〉 ; Nothing his heart desires , but vex and torture him , Let him not sleep , nothing that 's dear to nature Let him enjoy ; yet take heed that he dyes not ; Keep him , as near death , and as willing to embrace it , But see he arrive not at it ; I will humble him , And her stout heart that stands on such defiance ; And let me see her Champions that 〈◊〉 venture , Her high and mighty wooers , keep your Guards close , And as you love your lives , be diligent , And what I charge , observe . Omnes . We shall be dutiful . [ Exeunt . Enter Armusia , Soza , Emanuel , like Merchants , Arm'd underneath . Arm. Our prosperous passage was an Omen to us , A lucky and a fair Omen . Omnes . We believe it . Arm. The Sea and Wind strove , who should most defend us , And as they favour'd our design , and lov'd us , So led us forth — where lyes the boat that brought 's . Soz. Safe lodged within the Reeds , close by the Castle , That no eye can suspect , nor thoughts come near it . Em. But where have you been , brave Sir ? Ar. I have begun the game , fair fortune guide it , Suspectless have I travell'd all the Town through , And in this Merchants shape won much acquaintance , Survey'd each strength and place that may befriend us , View'd all his magazins , got perfect knowledge Of the prison , yes , and what power guards it . Soz. These will be strange attempts . Arm. Courage is strong : What we began with policy , my dear friends , Let 's end with manly force ; there 's no retiring , Unless it be with shame . Em. Shame is that hopes it . Arm. Better a few , and clearer fame will follow us , However , lose or win : Things done thus , And of this noble weight will stile us worthyes . Soz. Direct , and we have done , bring us to execute , And if we flinch or fail — Arm. I am sure ye dare not , Then further know , and let no ear be near us That may be false . Em. Speak boldly on , we are honest ; Our lives and fortunes yours . Arm. Hard by the place then Where all his treasure lies , his Arms , his Women , Close by the Prison too , where he keeps the King , I have hired a Lodging , as a trading Merchant , A Cellar to that too , to Stow my wares in , The very wall of which joins to his Store-house . Soz. What of all this ? Arm. Ye are dull , if ye apprehend not : Into that Cellar , elected friends , I have convey'd , And unsuspected too , that will do it , That that will make all shake and smoke too . Em. Ha ? Arm. My thoughts have not been idle , nor my practice : The fire I brought here with me , shall do something , Shall break into material flames , and bright ones , That all the Island shall stand wondering at , As if they had been struck with a Comet : Powder is ready , and enough to work it , No man suspecting what I am , but Merchant : An hour hence , brave friends , look for the fury , The fire to light us to our honour'd purpose , For by that time 't will take . Soz. What are our duties ? Arm. When all are full of fear and fright , the Governour Out of his wits , then to see flames so imperious , Ready to turn to ashes , all his Worships , And all the people there , to stop these ruins , No man regarding any private Office ; Then fly we to the Prison suddenly , Here 's one has found the way , and dare direct us . Em. Then to our Swords and good hearts ; I long for it . Arm. Certain we shall not find much opposition , But what is , must be forced . Soz. 'T is bravely cast , Sir , And surely too , I hope . Arm. If the fire fail not , And powder hold his nature , some must presently Upon the first cry of the amazed people ( For nothing will be Mark'd then , but the miseries ) Be ready with the Boat upon an instant , And then all 's right and fair . Em. Bless us , dear fortune . Arm. Let us be worthy of it in our courage , And fortune must befriend us , come all 's sure , But keep still within sight , when the flames rise , Let 's meet , and either do , or dye . Soz. So be it . [ Exeunt . Enter Governour and Captain . Gov. No Captain for those Troops , we need them not , The Town is strong enough to stand their furies ; I wou'd see 'em come and offer to do something , They are high in words . Cap. 'T is safer , Sir , than doing . Gov. Do'st thou think they dare attempt . Cap. May be , by treaty , But sure , by force , they will not prove so forward . Gov. No faith , I warrant thee , they know me well enough , And know they have no child in hand to play with : They know my nature too , I have bit some of them , And to the bones , they have reason to remember me , It makes me laugh to think how glorious The fools are in their promise , and how pregnant Their wits and power are to bring things to pass ; Am not I grown lean with loss of sleep , and care To prevent these threatnings , Captain ? Cap. You look well , Sir : Upon my Conscience , you are not like to sicken Upon any such conceit . Gov. I hope I shall not : Well , wou'd I had this wench , for I must have her , She must be mine ; and there 's another charge , Captain , What betwixt love and brawling , I got nothing , All goes in maintenance — Heark , what 's that , [ The train takes . That noise there , it went with a violence . Cap. Some old wall , belike Sir , That hath no neighbour-help to hold it up , Is fallen suddenly . Gov. I must discard these rascals , That are not able to maintain their buildings , They blur the beauty of the Town . Within Fire , fire . Gov. I hear another tune , good Captain , It comes on fresher still , 't is loud and fearful , Look up into the Town , how bright the air shews ; Upon my life some sudden fire . [ Ex. Capt. The Bell too ? [ Bell Rings . I hear the noise more clear . Enter Citizen . Cit. Fire , fire . Gov. Where ? where . Cit. Suddenly taken in a Merchants house , Sir , Fearful and high it blazes ; help good people . Gov. Pox o' their paper houses , how they smother , They light , like Candles , how the roar still rises ? Enter Captain . Cap. Your magazins'a fire , Sir , help , help suddenly , All will be lost , get the people presently ; And all that are your Guard , and all help , all hands , Sir , Your wealth , your strength is burnt else , the Town perisht , The Castle now begins to flame . Gov. My soul shakes . Cap. A Merchant's house next joyning ? Shame light on him . That ever such a Neighbour , such a Villain — Gov. Go raise all the Garison , and bring them up . Enter other Citizens . And beat the people forward — Oh I have lost all In one house , all my hopes , good worthy Citizens Follow me all , and all your powers give to me , I will reward you all , oh cursed fortune — The flames more : arise still , help , help , Citizens , Freedom and wealth to him that helps ; follow , oh follow , Fling Wine , or any thing , I 'le see it recompenc'd . Buckets , more buckets , fire , fire , fire . [ Ex. Omnes . Enter Armusia and his Company . Arm. Let it flame on , a comely light it gives up To our discovery . Soz. Heark , what a merry cry These Hounds make ? forward fairly , We are not seen in the mist , we are not noted . Away , Away , now if we lose our fortune — [ Exit . Enter Captain and Citizens . Cap. Up Souldiers , and deal like men . Cit. More water , more water , all 's consum'd else . Cap. All is gone unless you undertake it straight , your Wealth too , that must preserve and pay your labour bravely , Up , up , away . [ Ex. Cap. and Cit. Then Enter Armusia and his Company breaking open a Door . Arm. So , thou art open , keep the way clear Behind still , now for the place . Sould. 'T is here , Sir. Arm. Sure , this is it , Force open the door — A miserable Creature , Yet , by his manly face — [ The King discovered . King. Why stare ye on me ? You cannot put on faces to fright me : In Death , I am a King still , and contemn ye : Where is that Governour ? Methinks his manhood Should be well pleas'd to see my Tragedy , And come to Bath his stern eyes in my sorrows ; I dare him to the sight , bring his scorn with him , And all his rugged threats , here 's a throat , Souldiers , Come see , who can strike deepest . Em. Break the Chain there . King. What does this mean ? Arm. Come , talk of no more Governours , He has other business , Sir , put your legs forward , And gather up your courage , like a man , We 'l carry off your head else , we are friends , And come to give your sorrows 〈◊〉 , Soz. On bravely ; Delays may lose all agen . Enter Guard. Arm. The Guard. Soz. Upon ' em . Arm. Make speedy and sure work : Em. They fly . Arm. Up with them , and to the Boat , stand fast , now be speedy , When this heat 's past , we 'll sing our History , Away , like thoughts , sudden as desired friends ; Now sacred change be ours . Soz. Pray , when we have done , Sir. [ Exeunt . The Scene is a Town in the second Act. Enter four Townsmen . First .

What , is the fire allaid ?

Second .

'T is out , 't is out , or past the worst , I never wrought so stoutly , Neighbours , since I was a Man , I have been burnt at both ends , like a Squib : I liv'd two long hours in the fire , and at last it got into my Mouth , and broke out in a great flame at my North-door ; that had they not clapt in a dozen Buckets of water upon me , as they did , I had flam'd up , and been one of the seven Stars by this time .

Third .

It had been worth sight to have seen the flame break out at his nether end , he would have made a brave Flambeau .

Second .

Well said , Wax-Chandler , thou art in thy own Element .

Fourth .

Now you talk of Elements , pray Neighbours , how many Elements are there ?

First .

Why , there 's but one Element , Fool , and that is where the Sun and Moon dwells , and all their little Prentices .

Second .

Well said Shop-keeper , thou art in thy Element too . Dost thou call them Prentices , I have known 'em these threescore years , and sure they are out of their time by this ; or they do not serve by our Charter . Why , there are four Elements ; Water and Mault are two of 'em , and Fire and Brimston the other two . They have past through me a little too lately , I thank 'em ; my Wife , when I was i' th' fire , took her leave of me a hundred times , yet I bore up still , and tost the Buckets , Boys .

First .

We were all meer Martins .

I heard a voice at the latter end of the hurry , or else I dream't I heard it , that said Treason .

Second .

It might have said Murther too , for many a limb was lost with the fall of Timber , but still as a House was falling upon me , I stept into a Chimney , and there was I safe , quarrelling with the Swallows for Place .

Fourth .

I Neighbour , if every man had wrought , as you did , there 〈◊〉 been less mischief done .

Second .

I remember , you were of those that look'd on , and hindred those that would have wrought .

Fourth .

But I stole nothing , Neighbour .

Se.

I , those were 〈◊〉 Rogues , how many thousands ' were there , that pretended to help people to remove their goods , and ran quite away with ' em . If I had but 〈◊〉 to search for those Rogues , and to hang 'em when I had done , I should make the Gallowes groan more , than forty Sessions would do .

Third .

Neighbour , there were Country Rogues that came in with their Carts , but were as bad Rogues , as the others .

Second .

I , for they pretended to come in Charity , but for all that , would not carry a load of Goods under five or ten pound . Damn'd Rogues , the more distress people were in , the more they exacted , and the higher they set their price .

First .

A pox on 'em , there is no Rogue , like the Countrey Rogue that goes upon wheels .

Fourth .

Yes , your Suburb Rogue , that runs away with the goods of the 〈◊〉 without wheels .

Se.

If I had my will , I would not leave a Carter unhang'd within twenty miles of the Town , no , nor any Brother of the wheel for their sakes .

Third .

You 'l except a Sister of the wheel , I hope , that is Madam Fortune .

Second .

No faith , I would 〈◊〉 her in the first place : First , for making me poor , and then for making me 〈◊〉 , to 〈◊〉 my Poverty .

Fourth .

By my troth , Neighbour , 〈◊〉 of them is a sufficient Judgment .

Second .

So I 〈◊〉 it , else I might have been rich with other peoples Goods , as well as my Neighbours .

First .

〈◊〉 Neighbour , why should you quarrel with Fortune so ?

Second .

Why , I will tell you , she dropt a hundred pound 〈◊〉 the selling , broke my pate with it , 〈◊〉 then it fell down into the open street , and another man ran away with it ; there was a Judas trick on her ; a pox upon her , had she no body to put to their shifts , but me ; she might have left me a little wit , that I might have shark't the better for my living , had I not reason to rail at her , Neighbour , I am not a kin to one foot of Land in the Island .

Fourth .

Troth Neighbour , your case is very hard .

Second .

I could have been content with my poverty , if she had not made me honest ; or I could have been content with honesty , if she had not made me poor . But both together , the Devil himself is is not able to live on 't .

Third .

Why Neighbour , I am poor and yet I make a shift to live .

Second .

Why Neighbour , that 's because you have no occasion for honesty , what strange power has this honesty ? My Conscience , Neighbours , would give me leave to plunder , but my honesty won't suffer it .

Third .

This honesty , I find , is but a cross-grain'd thing .

Second .

Faith , shew me but one man that e're thriv'd on 't and I 'le be content with my share on 't . O get me some drink , Neighbours , get me a 〈◊〉 Tun of drink , whole Cisterns , for I have four dozen of fire-brands in my belly , I have more smoke in my mouth , than would bloat a hundred Herrings .

Third .

Come , Neighbour , we will lay you under a Tap , then pull out the Spiggot and put your mouth to it , and so let the Barrel run through you .

Second .

And you shall lye ready at the end of one another to receive it at second hand , that so it may run through us 〈◊〉 new River-water through the wooden Pipes . But come , let us go look after the rest of the Elements , for we have had enough of Fire and Water .

First .

Let us go home and fright our Wives and Children , for we look like Divels .

Agreed , and since we can get no plunder our selves , le ts go into the open street and rail at them that have .

Enter Governour , Captain , Souldiers and Guard. Gov. The fire 's quencht , Captain , but the mischief hangs still ; The King 's redeem'd , and gone too , a trick , a damn'd one : Oh I am overtaken poorly , tamely . Cap. Where were the Guard that waited on the prison ? Soul. Most of them slain , yet some scap't , Sir , and they deliver , They saw a little boat ready to receive him , And those redeem'd him , making such hast and fighting , Fighting beyond the force of men . Gov. I am lost , Captain , And all the World will laugh at this ; and scorn me : Count me a heavy sleepy fool , a Coward , One without courage or common sense . Soul. He 's gone , Sir , And put to Sea amain , past our recovery , Not a Boat ready to pursue ; if there were any , The people stand amaz'd so at their valour , And the sudden fright of fire , none knows to execute . Gov. Oh , I could tear my limbs , and knock my boyish brains out Against every post I meet ; fool'd with a fire ? Cap. It was a crasty trick , Gov. No , I was lazy , Confident , sluggish lazy , had I but met 'em , And chang'd a dozen blows , I had forgiven 'em ; By both these hands held up , and by that brightness That gilds the World with light ; by all your worships , The hidden ebbs and flows of the blew Ocean , I will not rest ; no mirth shall dwell upon me , Till I be wholly quit of this dishonour : Make ready my Barrato's presently , And what I shall intend — Cap. We are your Servants . [ Exeunt . Enter Quisara , Ruy Dias . Quisar. Never tell me , you never car'd to win me , Never for my sake to attempt a deed , Might draw me to a thought , you sought my favour : If not , for love of me , for love of Arms , Sir , For that cause you profess , for love of honour , Of which you stile your self the mighty Master , You might have stept out nobly , and made an offer , As if you had intended some thing excellent , Put on a forward face . Ruy. Dear Lady , hold me — Quisar. I hold ye , as I find ye , a faint Servant . Ruy. By — I dare do — Quisar. I thought you Portugals had been rare wonders , Men of those haughty courage and credits , That all things were confin'd in your promises , The Lord of Fate and Fortune I believ'd ye , But well , I see , I am deceived , Ruy Dias , And blame too late , my much belief . Ruy. I am asham'd , Lady , I was so dull , so stupid to your offer ; Now you have once more school'd me , I am right , And something shall be thought on suddenly , And put in Act as soon , some preparation — Quisar. Give it out ? Ruy. Yes , Lady , and so great too ; In which the noise of all my Countrey-men — Quisar. Those will do well , for they are all approved ones . Ruy. Good Madam , give me leave to turn my fancies . Quisar. Do , and make all things fit , and then 〈◊〉 visit you . [ Exit . Ruy. My self , my Cozen and the Garison , The Neighbours of the out-Isles of our Nation , Syana's strength , for I can humour him : And proud Bakamus , I shall deceive his glory , May be , the Princes are in sport . [ A shout . Enter Pymero and Christophero . Pym. Where are ye ? Ruy. Now Pymero , what 's the hast , you seek me ? Pym. Do you know this sign , Sir ? Ruy. Ha ? Pym. Do you know this Emblem ? Your nose is boar'd . Ruy. Boar'd ? What 's that ? Pym. Ye are topt , Sir : The King 's come home again , the King. Ruy. The Devil ? Pym. Nay , sure he came a Gods name home : He 's return'd , Sir. Chr. All this joy you hear — Ruy. Who durst attempt him ? The Princes are all here . Chr. They are worthy Princes , They are special Princes all , they love by Ounces , Believe it , Sir , 't is done , and done most bravely and easily , What fortune have ye lost , Sir ? What Justice have ye now unto this Lady ? Pym. How stands 〈◊〉 claim ? That ever man should be fool'd so , When he should do and prosper , stands protesting , Kissing the hand , and farting for a favour , When he should be about his business , sweating ; She bid you , and pickt you out a purpose , To make your self a fortune by a Lady , a Lady , and a 〈◊〉 one , Knowing you were a man of worth and merit , And bid you fly , you made a fair flight 〈◊〉 , You have caught a Goose. Ruy How dare you thus molest me ? It cannot be . [ A shout . Chr. Heark , how the general joy rings : Pym. Have you hearing left ? Is not that drunk too ? For if you had been sober , you had been wise , sure . Ruy. Done ! who dares do it ? Pym. It seems an honest fellow , That has ended his market before you were up . Chr. The shame on't's , a stranger , too . Pym. 'T is no shame , He took her at her word , and ty'd the bargain ; 〈◊〉 like a man , indeed , stood not demurring , But 〈◊〉 close to the cause , as he will do to the Lady , ' Is a fellow of that speed and handsomness , He will get her with Child too , ere you shall come to know him , Scarce eating of the air here , not acquainted , No circumstance of Love depending on him , Nor no command to shew him , must start forth , At first sight to — Ruy. I am undone . Pym. Like an Oyster : She neither taking view nor value of him Unto such deeds as these — Pox o' these , These wise delayings — They make men cowards . You are undone as a man would undo an Egge , A hundred shames about you . Enter Quisara , Panura , and Train . Quisar. Can it be possible , A stranger that I have not known , nor seen yet , A man that I never grac'd , O Captain , Captain , What shall I do , I am betray'd by Fortune , It cannot be , it 〈◊〉 not be . Pym. It is so , Lady , And by my faith , a handsome Gentleman , 'T is his poor Scholar's prize . Quisar. Must I be given Unto a man I never saw , ne're spoke with , I know not of what Nation ? Pym. Is a Portugal , And of as good a pitch , he will be given to you , Lady , For he 's given much to handsome flesh . Quisar. Oh , Ruy Dias , This way , your sloth , your sloth , your sloth , Ruy Dias . Pym. You love sloth , Uncle , do you find it now , You should have done at first ? and faithfully : [ A shout . And then the tother had lain ready for you ; Madam , the general joy comes . Quisar. We must meet it — But with what comfort ? Enter Citizens carrying boughs , Boys singing after 'em ; Then King , Armusia , Soza , Emanuel ; the Princes and Train following . Quisar. Oh , my dear Brother what joy runs through me , To see you safe again , your self and mighty , What a blest day is this ? King. Rise up , fair Sister , I am not welcome , till you have embrac'd me . Ruy. A general gladness , Sir , lies through the City , And mirth possesses all to see your Grace arriv'd , Thus happily arriv'd again , and 〈◊〉 'T was a brave venture , who so e're 〈◊〉 it , A high and noble one , worthy much honour ; And had it fail'd , we had not fail'd , great Sir , In short time too , to have forc'd the Governour , In spight of all his threats . King. I thank you , Gentlemen . Ruy. And all his subtilities to see you free , With all his heart and will too . King. I know ye love me . Pym. This had been good with something done before it , Something set off to beautifie it , now it sounds empty , like Like a Barbers bason , pox , their 's no metal in 't , no noble marrow . Ba. I have an Army , Sir , but that the Governour The foolish fellow was a little provident , And wise in letting slip no time , became him too , That would have scorn'd him else , and all his confines , That would have rung him such a peal — Pym. Yes , backward , To make Dogs howl , I know thee to a farthing , Thy Army 's good for Hawks , there 's Nothing but Sheeps heads in it . Sy. I have done nothing , Sir , therefore I think it convenient , I say little , what I purpos'd , And what my love intended . King. I like your modesty , And thank ye royal friend , I know it griev'd ye To know my m sery , but this man , Princes , I must thank 〈◊〉 indeed , and truly , For 〈◊〉 man saw me in 't , and redeem'd me : He look'd upon me sinking , and then caught me , This 〈◊〉 , this , 〈◊〉 , all 〈◊〉 , this all Valour , This pious Man , This , this Man from the bowels of my sorrows , 〈◊〉 now begotten my 〈◊〉 , 〈◊〉 once more made me : 〈◊〉 〈◊〉 , if there may be thank for this , Or any thing near 〈◊〉 invented . Arm. You are too 〈◊〉 , Sir , there is reward 〈◊〉 my action too by 〈◊〉 , A recompense so rich and glorious , I durst not dream it mine , but that it was promised , But that it was propounded , sworn , and seal'd , 〈◊〉 the face of Heaven , I durst not hope it , For nothing , the life of man , or merit , It is so 〈◊〉 〈◊〉 , can else 〈◊〉 it . King. O 〈◊〉 〈◊〉 , speak it , 〈◊〉 mine ear to hear it , Make me a 〈◊〉 man to 〈◊〉 may be , For still me-thinks I am a prisoner , And feel no Liberty , till I find it . Arm. Then know , 〈◊〉 your Sister , she is mine , Sir , I claim her by her own word , and her honour , It was her open promise to that man That durst redeem you ; Beauty set me on , And Fortune crowns me fair , if she receives me . King. Receive you , Sir — why Sister — ha — so backward , Stand , as you knew me not , nor what he has ventur'd , My dearest Sister . Arm. Good Sir , pardon me , There is a blushing modesty becomes her , That holds her back ; women are nice to wooe , Sir , I would not have her forc'd , give her fair Liberty , For things compell'd and frighted of soft Natures , Turn into fears , and flye from their own wishes . King. Look on him Quisara , such another , Oh all ye powers , so excellent in nature , In honour so abundant . Quisar. I confess , Sir , Confess my word is past too , he has purchased : Yet good Sir , give me leave to think , but time To be acquainted with his worth and Person , To make me fit to know it ; we are both strangers . And how should we believe so suddenly , Or come to fasten our affections — Alas , Love hath his Complements . King. Be sudden And certain in your way , no womens doubles , Nor coy delayes , you are his , and so assure it , Or be cast from me , and my remembrance ever ; Respect your Word , I know you will ; come , Sister , Let 's see what welcome you can give a prisoner , And what fair looks a friend — Oh my most noble Princes , no discontents , but all be lusty , He that frowns this day , is an open Enemy : Thus in my arms , my dear . Arm. You make me blush , Sir. King. And now lead on — Our whole Court crowned with pleasure . Ruy. Madam , despair not , something shall be done yet , And suddenly , and wisely , Quisar. O Ruy Dias . [ Ex. Pym. Well he 's a brave fellow , and has deserv'd her richly , And you have had your hands full , I dare swear Gentlemen . Soz. We have done something , Sir , if it 〈◊〉 right . Chr. The woman has no eyes else , or no honesty , So much I think . Pym. Come , let 's go bounce against 'em , To the Kings health , and my brave Countrey-man , My Uncle looks as though he were sick o' th' Worms , friends . [ Exeunt .