The first part of Parismus, the renovvmed Prince of Bohemia His most famous, delectable, and pleasant historie. Containing his noble battails fought against the Persians. His loue to Laurana, the Kings daughter of Thessalie: and of his strange aduentures in the desolate iland.

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The first part of Parismus, the renovvmed Prince of Bohemia His most famous, delectable, and pleasant historie. Containing his noble battails fought against the Persians. His loue to Laurana, the Kings daughter of Thessalie: and of his strange aduentures in the desolate iland.
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CHAP. XXIII.

How the Knight of Fame carried Angelica from the golden To∣wer, to Iabins Chappell.

AS soone as Maximus was come to the Court, hée presently got himselfe to his chamber: and there be∣gan to studie how to compasse that which hée had vndertaken to effect: at last he bethought himselfe, that if hée could deuise any meanes to get his fa∣thers Signet, hee would write a Letter vnto the keepers of the Maiden Tower, in the behalfe of Parismenos, that they should admit him as one of the Gardiants, which presently he contriued in this sort.

THis trustie knight, on whose fidelitie I repose my confidence, I haue chosen and appointed to be one of your fellowes, and to that effect I haue sent him to you with this letter, signed by my selfe: whom I require you to admit without any diniall, and keepe this as your warrant to do the same.

Maximus.

When Maximus had wrote this letter, and immitated therein so neare as hee could his Fathers hand, which hee knewe they were not greatly acquainted withall, hee wrought such meanes that hee gate Maximus signet and sealed the same: which when he had signed, the next morning he went to Parismenos, and told him what he had done:

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who liked thereof very well, and (quoth he) if I may once be admitt•…•… amongst them, let me alone with the Eunuches to come to Angelica, neither will I be denied, since I haue this good meanes: that presently he armed himself, for that he would not vse any, not the least which of∣tentimes bringeth things well begunne to an vntoward end: and ta∣king his leaue of Marcellus and the Lady Panora, with abundance of heartie thankes, he departed with a merry heart towards the maiden Tower, hoping now to enioy the sweete sight of his beloued, which he neuer beheld but twise in all the time he had sought her loue. Marcel∣lus he departed backe againe to the court very sadde, for the absence of Parismenos and Angelica, being likewise much gréeued, that Maxi∣mus his father should with hold any of his secrets from him, which did both disgrace him to such as were strangers, and specially to those La∣dies that were Dulcias attendants, which thogh he knew well inough, yet that tooke away no part of his conceit of vnkindenesse: but most of all he was troubled with griefe to be restrained from Dulcias compa∣ny, on whom his thoughts had continually run, euer since he had bin last with her, for her beautie excelled all the Ladies of the court (Ange∣lica excepted) & of her vertue he had good conceit, by that which he had found in her good dispositions, when she refused to thrust her selfe into the knowledge of the secrets, but rather commited all that the king had commaunded her to his secrets, which if Maximus should know of, would be as much as her life were worth. These cogitations so much altered his countenance, that wheras before hée was of a plea∣sant disposition, he now began to giue-his minde wholely so meancho∣ly sadnesse, often shunning the company of those he was wont to de∣light in, which Maximus noted, especially the Quéene both maruelled and was grieued thereat, and finding him out when hée was in that heauy vaine, she earnestly demaunded his cause of sadnesse, to whom he made this aunswere. My father, I knowe not vpon what occasion accounteth me I thinke, rather as one that would betray him, then as his sonne, that he refraineth me Angelicas presence, and kéepeth his counsels from me, to intrude my selfe into his counsels, I will not pre∣sume: onely my desire is, that I may but be admitted to the fight of my sister Angelica.

Marcellus, (quoth the Quéene) I pray thée be contented for a time, for thou féest thy fathers minde, which will impart his secrets to

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none, who if hée should knowe that your sadnesse were for that cause▪ would be the more fearefull to impart them to you, which can no way pleasure you, but rather fill your minde with greater cares, which now is more happy then it would be then: for Angelica so long as shee is in health, what néede you be so carefull for her: then good Marcellus rest your selfe contented, and desire not that which will rather adde more trouble to your head. The Quéene hauing ended these spéeches, depar∣ted, and left Marcellus where she found him.

Assone as the Quéene was gone, hée began againe to ponder these things, not knowing why his head shuld be thus troubled: for he knew all that hée desired, and yet his minde was troubled therewith, that at last, with more aduised consideration, hée weighed euery conceit of his thoughts, & found that neyther his Fathers vnkindnesse, Angelicaes absence, nor his feare of disgrace, was that that troubled him, but only a good conceyt of Dulcias kindnesse, which caused him to enter into a viewe of her perfections, which his fancie began so much to co•…•…mend her, that hée thought her worthy to be beloued: & withall, thought why he might not loue her, which very thoghts drew to such insight into his owne Fancies, that he perceiued that Loue had already taken possession in his heart: then he began to consider what displeasure it might pro∣cure him, if he should set his fancie on one so farre his inferiour, and not rather séeke the loue of some Kings Daughter, that might adde honour to his Title, and not diminish the same: Which thought was no sooner begun, but it ended, being dasht by another conceyt, that Dulcia was as beautifull as any, as vertuous any, as courteous as any: and there∣fore as worthy to be beloued as any: that if he should marrie with his equall, shee might rather marrie him for his dignite, and of a haughtie minde to kéepe her owne high dignitie still, then for any true loue: and if shee were his equall, hee should rather be subiect to her Will, then shée any way obedient to him: that Dulcia would bee a louing, kinde, and duetifull wife, that she would honour him, rather then desire to be his equall, and that she would refuse no pe•…•…ll, daunger, nor hazarde for his sake: that hauing spent some time in these cogitations, hae resolued to loue Dulcia whatsoeuer ensued thereon: though hee incurred his Parents displeasure, or anie other hazard of his honour whatsoeuer: and with resolution, hee went immediately vnto the place where she

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was guarded in stéed of Angelica, and by the Damzells meanes, who, before had done him the like sauour, he came to her chamber, where he found Dulcia all alone very sad, to whom he said. How now Ange∣lica, what are you sadde? can I neuer come, but that I must alwayes finde you in this mel ancholy disposition? what, are you sory to be thus pend from a husband?

My Lord (quoth Dulica) though I am otherwise sadde, it doth me good to see you merrie. You are deceiued Dulcia, I am not mer∣rie. My Lord (quoth shee) if I should giue credit to your words, they shewe that you are merrie, that call me Angelica, yet knowe the contrarie. Oh Dulcia (quoth he) neither doth wordes nor countenance alwayes bewray the inward thoughts: for this which you take to bee myrth in mee, is but a forced habite, which I haue taken vppon me euen now: but knew you the thoughts of my heart, you would say I were sadde.

My Lord (quoth shee) I beséech you pardon my boldnesse, which I presumed, séeing your pleasant disposition, wherein if I was deceyued, I hope you will not be offended with: for indéed oftentimes the heart meditaes of many things ye minde cannot vtter. So doth mine Dulcia (quoth hée) for I with thee more good, then I am able to vtter; and the cause that my hart is sadde, is because I am not able to do thée so much good, as my heart doth with and cannot vtter. I most humbly thanke you (quoth Dulcia) acknowledging my selfe farre vnworthie such fa∣uour, and vnable to deserue such good, which maketh me thinke you still continue in that forced habit, which maketh you vtter those spée∣ches. Indéede well replyed Dulcia (quoth he) but as I suddainly tooke that habit vpon me, it was gone again before I had vttered the words: therefore you may be assured now, that my words procéede from a true heart, and not from a forced habit. My Lord (quoth she againe) where there is such often change of disposition, there can be no constant reso∣lution. Yes (quoth hée) that which is of purpose taken to shew myrth, is forced: but the naturall disposition still continueth firme. Indéede in fewe (quoth she) but not in all. Then (quoth hée) thinke me one of those fewe. My Lord (quoth she) I be seech you pardon me if I do not: for it is giuen to all by nature, to be more confidēt then prouident. And I aunswere, I haue receyued more fauour at your hands, in suffering me to be thus familiar with you, then I am worthy, or euer haue de∣serued:

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Therefore I craue pardon, hoping that you shill beare with my rudenesse.

Dulcia (quoth he) doe not aske pardon when you haue not misdone, but beleeue my Words, without any question only to proceed from the depth of my true hart; Which entendeth and wishe•…•…h you no lesse good then I haue v•…•…ered: For I haue found such vertue in you, that I am in•…•…hralled to that vertue, and desire to bee partaker, and possesse that beautie; which hath made mee your affectionate Friend, and intreate your Loue, then that which I desire nothing more. My Lord (replyed Dulcia) my Loue and dutie is such, that I will not refuse any com∣maund you shall impose vpon me.

Dulcia (qd. hee) it is not such Loue, as is commanded by dutie, nor such Friendship as ariseth from feare, but such kinde Loue as procée∣deth (betwixt faithfull Friendes) from the yeelding consent of a true heart, and such a loue as hath a further respect then that common duty: for if you knewe with what feruencie I desired your sweete consent to this Loue, you would pittie my torments.

My Lord (replyed shee) I beseech your Honour doe not séeke to cap∣tiuate or enthrall me in Loues bands, that am free, and am assured your Fancie cannot like of one farre vnworthy that high fauour you speake of, but suffer me rather to continue in my peacefull estate, that esteeme my selfe tarre from euer enioying such Happinesse, as to bee beloued of my superiour, being already so farre bound vnto you in all humblenes, that you shall not commaund mee any thing that agreeth with Mode∣stie, but I will performe the same. Speake you from your heart (q•…•…. Marcellus?) I doe my my Lorde (quoth she:) Then (saide he) I com∣maund you to Loue me; and if that bee too harsh a Word, I intrease and desire you, yéeld me loue, for that true loue I beare you, being such as is grounded vpon vertue, and without spot or blemish of hishonours staine, entending nothing that may disagree with your Modesty, but so make you my equall, my companion, and my dearely espoused Wife: Therefore doe but yeeld to loue me, and thou shalt thereby expell many cares from my heart: Which otherwise will increase, to my euerla∣sting torment.

Oh my Lord (quoth Dulcia) I beséech you account mee one that will indeuour in all dutie to deserue that honour you entend me, which I see so many impossibilities, to hinder, that it quite discourageth me from the least hope of that felicitie. So you will loue me, I care not for

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impossibilities, neyther shall anie miserie alter my constant resolution. With that he embraced her in his arms, who gaue a silent consent, in∣termingled with teares, procéeding from her tender heart: With whom Marcellus stayed some time, spending the time in many friendly confe∣rences, so that Dulcia was constrained by his intreaties, and her owne yéelding heart, to giue her consent: both their intents being grounded vpon no other purpose, but that which is vertuous and chaste.

Parismenos being departed from Marcellus, soone arriued at the Maiden Tower, where hee alighted: and comming to the Gardiants that kept the Gate, hee saluted them with a courteous behauiour, and tolde them, that hee was sent by Maximus theyr King, to be one of the Gardiants: Whome at the first they denied him, then he deliuered his Letter, which they hauing read, accepted him for one of theyr fellowes, without any doubt or mistrust.

When hee had obtained his desire in this, with such a prosperous beginning, hee began to comfort himselfe with hope of further good For∣tune, continuing all that Night amongst the rest of the Gardiants, and not once offering any behauiour which might bréed suspition: but beha∣ued himselfe most carefully, both in all his words and déedes, as he had good reason: For that they were very circumspect, and almost by rea∣son of the strict charge the King had giuen them, ready to suspect each o∣ther. All the next day continued hée in that sort, without any méeting of the Eunuches: But on the third day he met two of them together in a place most conuenient, and faluted them most kindely: Who maruel∣ling what he should be, for that he was a stranger, began presently to be iealous of him: but he perceiuing the same, told them, that he had a se∣cret message vnto them from the King: and withall, a letter vnder his hand and signet to the Gardiants, which he shewed them. But to you (qd. h•…•…) the King hath sent me wt this message, that you shall admit mée at all times to Angelicaes presence: whome you haue the custodie of, though vnknowne to any but your selues: which he told me likewise, he gaue you a speciall charge to conceale from the rest of the Gardiants, and hath vppon the trust hee hath reposed in mee, giuen me authoritie with you to haue her custody. The Eunuches hauing heard his message, and with all, the Kings priuy seale to the Letter, written in his behalfe, could not chuse but giue credence to the same, supposing that none was priuie to Angelicaes being there but the King, that they made no doubt but that he was sent by him: but would not trust him, vntill they had

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consulted with the rest of their fellowes, vnto whome they declared the truth of all hee had tolde them, who in generall they admitted him to their societie.

Parismenos thought himselfe most happie to haue attayned this se∣licitie: Where likewise hee behaued himselfe most carefully, selling them that hee had a message of secrecie to declare to her from the King, which they made no doubt of, nor neuer denyed. When he spied his fit∣test opportunitie, which was, when Angelica was walking alone in a priuate Garden, being all the libertie she hadde, and the Eunuches were gone to disporte themselues, and had put him alone in trust with the Key that conducted to her Chamber, he vnlocked the doore, and shut∣ting the same againe, he came to her Chamber; Where hee durst not be so bolde as enter before he had knockt. Anna being alone in the Cham∣ber, hearing one knocke, came to the doore: and espying Parismenos in Armor with his sword gyrt to his side (which he neuer left off, being in euery point armed but his head) maruelled what he shuld be: to whom he saide. Faire Damzell, maruell not to sée mee in Armor, which shall neuer offend you, but still be imployed in your defence. I haue knockt, presuming no further without licence: the cause of my comming is, to deliuer a message vnto the Ladie Angelica from Marcellus. All this time Anna had diligently behelde him; perswading her selfe, shee had séene him before, that she made him this answere. Syr Knight, if you come from Marcellus, you shall be welcome to my Ladie, therefore I pray you come in, and I will conduct you to the place where shée is.

Then she brought him downe a paire of staires, into a Garden where Angelica was: Who sate at the further ende thereof, in a most heauie and discomfortabie sort, séeming to be quite giuen ouer to sorrowe, lea∣ning herelbowe vpon her Kn•…•…, and her head vpon her hand, with her backe towards them, and hearing them comming behinde her, with a sudden start raised her selfe from her seate: Wherewith her heart pan∣ted within her: and Parismenos humbling himselfe vpon his knée: said, Muse not diuine Ladie to beholde the mappe of sorrowe, created to en∣dure euerlasting miserie: the most worthy Knight Marcellus hath sent me hither: Whose fauour hath caused me to be thus bolde, who hartily saluteth himself to you by me. Angelica all this while diligently behold him, ofte changing her countenance, being procured by the diuersitie of thoughts: for she supposed it shuld be the Kn: of Fame, for that he came from Marcellus: but he was so mightily altered, that she was in doubt thereof.

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Assoone as hee had ended those fewe Words, she saide: Are not you the Knight of Fame? I am the same most deere Ladie (quoth he:) With that her hart leapt for ioy, and she tooke him most louingly by the hand, desiring him to arise, saying: I am glad to see you againe; Which I fea∣red I should neuer haue done. Then presently procured by ioy for his sight, and griefe to thinke of her owne bondage, a flood of Cristall teares issued from her eyes: Which attainted her heart with extreame griefe, that he stood like a man sencelesse, and confounded in his thoughts: and such Passions opprest his heart, that she was scarce able to vpholde her selfe from falling, which caused the Water with violence drawne from his manly heart, stand in his eyes: Which neuer before by any accident were absent: and seeing her in that wofull estate, could not chuse but folde his arme with a fearfull touch about her slender-Waste, to vphold her, whilest Anna ran for some comfortable-Water to reuiue her with∣all: but comming to her selfe againe, shee leant her head in his bosome: Who put his hand betwixt her precious Temples, to keepe it from tou∣ching his colde and hard Armour, vttering these speeches.

Oh how vnfortunate am I, that by my disquiet haue procured you this disquiet; but before he could say more, she answered: But were you hence, my griefe would be far greater. It is not your presence hath done this, but my owne hearts cares, that are still allotted to be my greatest comfort: but thinke your selfe most Welcome to me, and your presence more delightfull then any others whatsoeuer. Most vertuous Ladie (qd. hee) your kindnesse is so farre beyond my desert, that I knowe my selfe altogether vnable to render sufficient thankes, for which I haue beene often made acquainted withall, by the Worthie Marcellus, and now finde kindely ratified by your owne heauenly voyce: Which yeeld me that vndeserued fauour as shall binde me in all dutifull bonds of seruice to command. If (qd. she) I should do otherwise then loue you, you might account me discourteous: Or if I should denie my Words past to Marcellus, (who loueth you so well that hee will (I know) con∣ceale nothing from you,) you might account me vntrue: but seeing you haue well deserued the one, and are by his meanes made priuie to the other, I cannot now stand vpon new termes of denyall, but yeelde my selfe in all honourable sort into your •…•…stodie. Most swéete Ladie (qd. he) if I prooue not thankfull, Heauens graunt my good déeds may be re∣warded with ill: If I remaine not euerlastingly true, let comfort hate my soule, the earth denounce my body, & terror afflict my conscience: if

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euer I refuse perill, hazard of life, torment, or other miserie for your sake, let al peril, hazard of life, torment and miserie, be my chiefest com∣fort: if my loue continue not constant, my faith firme, and my thoughts cleare of disloyaltie, let those I loue hate me: let all men abborre me: and euery creature séeke my destruction. Gentle Knight (quoth she) your words I do constantly beleeue: therefore be you assured likewise: of my resolution, which is to rest my selfe wholely vpon your vertues, with that they parted so pure a maiden kisse betwixt them, being the first that euer she had giuen or receiued, that both their heartes sée∣med to tenterchange the others place, and to part from their louing brest with a soft breathing sigh, more swéete then if all the vnited per∣fumes in the world had bene met betwixt their rostate lips. By this time Anna was returned, hauing spent her labour in vaine, for that Angelica was safe. Then Parismenos taking her by the arme, led her vp into her lodging, which when he had done, Angelica desired him to declare by what meanes he had attained that liberty to come to her. And he said, I am amongst the rest, one of your kéepers: for behold I haue the key that alone cōducteth to your lodging: the Eunuches haue put me in trust withall, who are now gone about some recreation they haue in hand: then he declared vnto her the truth of all, and of Maxi∣mus policie, and how he had caused Dulcia to supply her roome at the Court, who was of euery degree taken for her selfe. Angelica hea∣ring his report, forced a smile from her cheareful hart, which she had not done many a day before. Desiring him likewise to declare his trauells after he had escaped out of the Lyons den, which hée did in euery re∣spect.

When Angelicia heard that hée was sonne to Parismus and Lau∣rana, whose fame resounded in euery place, and that hée was sprung of two such kingly houses, herr heat was filled with excéeding ioy: which shée exprest by giuing him many kind welcomes: vttering these spéeches. My deare knight (quoth she) I reioice to heare that you haue found your princely parents. But yet I would you had kept the same from my knowledge as yet, because that you might haue had tryall of my good will in your vnknowne estate, in which you were as deare to me, as you shall be if you were the highest Monarch in the world. But how happie should I be, if I might in quiet enioy your presence, which I know not how you will effect. Deare Lady (quoth he) there resteth nothing but your consent: which if you douchsafe to grant, then I do

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not doubt but soone to bring you out of this place without any hazard of your person. Oh swéete Parismenos, the thraldome I haue long en∣dured, maketh me desirous of libertie, that am almost tired with con∣ceit of my fathers credulitie, too much addicted to vaine report: especi∣ally replying vpon your vertuous disposition, and desirous to be ruled and gouerned by your wisedome, whome I haue chosen for my onely delight: I am most willing to do whatsoeuer you shall counsell me too, resting in assured confidence, that you will no way impayre my honor, which I respect more then my life: but rest at my disposition in séeking any other assurance then my promise. I beséech you (quoth he) let no e∣uil conceit of mée take place in your hart, but be assured, that so long as I breath, I will not erre from your commaund, in the least vndutifull respect, but rest so fully and wholely obedient to your behestes, that soo∣ner then I will do or thinke a thought that shall disagrée to your desire, this breath shall leaue my brest, and my vital spirits giue vp their latest gaspe. After these spéeches ended, and Angelicas minde fully satisfied, they spent some time in familiar conference, intermingled with many •…•…nde behauiours, the further confirmation of both their loues: till at last, Parismenos enforced, in regard of their safeties, departed to his charge, whither he was come before they were returned: and at their returne finding him there, they made no doubt of him, but tooke the charge vpon them againe, entring into Angelicas chamber, to prouide her such things as are necessarie, who because they should not finde any alteration, put on her former manner of sadnesse, which before pro∣•…•…éeded from the depth of care, but now the assumed to auoid suspition. Parismenos he went down amongst the rest of the knights that kept the Castle, kéeping company sometimes with them, and sometimes with the Eunuches, that neither of them knew of his familiaritie with the other, but both accepted him as one of their company, that he had the guarding of the entrance into the Castle, and also the secret keeping of Angelica, with the Eunuches: neither of them both suspecting his intent.

Thus continued he amongst them some three daies, in which time be came often to Angelica, and had conference with her: at last his turne came, that he must both watch with one of the Eunuches, and also at the Castle entrance, where likewise, neuer but two kept the watch, which fell out according to Parismenos desire: whose hart was much troubled to effect this businesse, deuising how he should bee rid

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of his two fellowes, the Eunuch, and the other, that kept the entrance, being vnwilling to be estéemed a murderer, his handes being yet neuer guiltie of bloud: At last his desire to get Angelica from thence ouer∣came that care, and hee resolued rather to be their Exectuioner, then be disappointed of his intent: When the time that hée should take his place to Watch was come, and hée and the Eunuch alone, the rest be∣ing gone to theyr Lodging. Parismenos being in talke with the Eu∣nuch, suddenly mufflled him in his Gowne, so close, that none could heare him crie, and thrust his Sword quite through him, which he did with such expedition, that his fellowes neuer heard theyr noyse: And taking the Key from him, tooke him vnder his arme, and floong him in∣to a darke corner of the Tower. When hée had done this, he hasted to his other place of charge: Where when he came, he found his fellow Watchman staying for him, but fast asléepe, with the Keyes of the Ca∣stle gate lying by him: Whom Parismenos caught in his armes, and before he could recouer his sences, threw him from the Battlements in∣to the Lake, where he was drowned: Which done, hee went backe to Angelicaes Chamber, and opening the doore, entred in, and found An∣gelica in her bad fast a sléepe; Whom was in minde at the first to haue awaked her, but beholding her in so swéete a slumber, the awfull regard he bare to her would not suffer him to be so bolde, but still hee stoode by her a good space, being desirous to awake her, yet fearfull to disturbe her quiet rest: at last Anna awaked, who continually was her Bedfellow. Who séeing Parismenos in the Chamber, at that vnseasonable houre, styrring her selfe to speake to him, awaked Angelica, who likewise ca∣sting her eye suddenly on him, was somewhat agast at his being there, but he kneeling downe at her Beds-side, saide: Pardon me I beséeche you this boldnesse: now is the time that you may depart, and without any let or molestation, For that my selfe haue alone the keeping of the entrance into this Tower.

Angelica hearing his speeches, tolde him shee would presently be readie: Then Anna suddenly started out of the Bedde, and apparelled her selfe. And Parismenos arising withdrew himselfe. Angelica like∣wise made such expedition, that shee was readie before Parismenos wisht, hauing attyred her selfe with most exceeding rich Ornaments. Then she came foorth vnto him, and sayde: Now my dearest Friend, Let vs goe when you please: Then hee tooke her by the one Aime, and

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Anna by the other, saying: Be of good comfort, and feare not, for I dare assure you to passe with quiet. After they were out of the thamber he lockt the doore againe, and tooke the key with him: and from thence, let her downe to the Tower gate: and being without, fast lockt the same againe after them. And being quite without the compasse of the Tower, Angelicaes heart séemed to leape within her for ioy, deman∣ding in most kinde sort, whither hée would conuey her, for (quoth she) if I should be taken againe, and come to Maximus presence, my tor∣ment and griefe would be more then I am able to expresse. I haue (quoth he, afriende not farre hence, in whose trust I dare repose any secrete, whither I will conduct you with safetie: therefore I beseeche you be of good comfort. Manie a wearie steppe Angelica had, before shée came to her iourneys ende: which at last they attained. When they were come to Saint Austines Chappell, Parismenos neuer left knocking vntill hée had awaked Iabin, who maruelling to heare one knocke at that time of the night, so vnlooked for, and comming to the doore, demaunded before hée would open the same, who was there. Pa∣rismenos made answere, good friendes Iabin open the doore, here is none but friendes. With that Iabin knowing his voyce, opened the doore and let them in, with all haste lighting a Taper, then hée came to Parismenos and embraced him, yet not knowing Angelica, but suppo∣sing it was she, admyring her excéeding bewty, and with humble reue∣rence he desired her to accept of his poore Cell: where Angelica being wearie, seated her selfe vppon his bedde, being most glad that she was escaped out of the mayden Tower, where they spent some time in conference about their escape: when Parismenos at her request, de∣clared the manner how he rid himselfe from those that were appointed to watche with them. Whose wisedome Angelica greatly admyred. After manie of these swéete remembrances past betwéene them, An∣gelica and Anna fell both fast a sléepe, being wearie of theyr trauell: which Parismenos and Iabin séeing, they departed into the Chappell to conferre about theyr securitie: where we will leaue them, to speake of the gardiants.

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