'Tis strange I should, and live so near a But these are not my ends.

King. Pray you sit, good father! Certain a reverend man, and most religious. Gov. Ay, that belief's well now; and let me work then,

I'll make you curse religion ere I leave you.I've liv'd a long time, son, a mew'd-up man, Sequester'd by the special hand of Heaven From the world's vanities, bid farewell to follies, [pleasures.

And shook hands with all heats of youth and As in a dream, these twenty years I've slum. ber'd;

Many a cold moon have I, in meditation And searching out the hidden wills of Hea

All for my country's good too: and many a Many a mystic vision, have I seen, son, And many a sight from Heav'n which has been terrible,

Wherein the goods and evils of these islands Were lively shadow'd; many a charge I've had too,

Still as the time grew ripe to reveal these,
To travel and discover: now I'm come, son,
The hour's now appointed, my tongue's
And now I speak.
[touch'd,

King. Do, holy man! I'll hear you. ['em! Gov. Beware these Portugals, I say beware These smooth-fac'd strangers, have an eye upon 'em! [king!

The cause is now the gods! hear, and believe, King. I do hear; but, before I give rash credit, or

Hang too light on belief, which is a sin, father, Know I have found 'em gentle, faithful, valiant,

And am in my particular bound to 'em,
I mean to some, for my most strange deli-
[serve me),
Gov. Oh, son, the future aims of men (ob-
Above their present actions, and their glory,

verance.

Are to be look'd at: the stars show many turnings,

If you could see, mark but, with my eyes, pupil.

These men came hither, as my vision tells me, [feebled, Poor, weather-beaten, almost lost, starv'd, Their vessels like themselves, most miserable; Made a long suit for traffick, and for comfort, [eases:

To vent their children's toys, cure their disThey had their suit, they landed, and to th' [freedom Grew rich and powerful, suck'd the fat and Of this most blessed isle, taught her to trem

rate

ble,

Witness the castle here, the citadel, They've clapt upon the neck of your Tidore (This happy town, 'till that she knew these strangers),

To check her when she's jolly.

King. They have so indeed, father.

Gov. Take heed, take heed! I find your fair delivery,

(Tho' you be pleas'd to glorify that fortune, And think these strangers gods, take heed, I say!)

I find it but a handsome preparation,

A fair-fac'd prologue to a further mischief: Mark but the end, good king, the pin he

shoots at!

Enter Ruy Dias and Piniero. Ruy. Indeed, I am right glad you were not greedy,

And sudden in performing what I will'd you, Upon the person of Armusia;

I was afraid, for I well knew your valour, And love to me-

Pin. 'Twas not a fair thing, uncle;

It shew'd not handsome; carried no man in it. Ruy. I must confess 'twas ill, and I abhor it;

Only this good has risen from this evil,
I've tried your honesty, and find it proof,
A constancy that will not be corrupted,
And I much honour it.

Pin. This bell sounds better.

[suffer'd,

Ruy. My anger now, and that disgrace I've Shall be more manly vented, and wip'd off, And my sick honour cur'd the right and straight way:

My sword's in my hand now, nephew, my cause upon it,

And man to man, one valour to another,
My hope to his

Pin. Why, this is like Ruy Dias! [it, This carries something of some substance in Some mettle and some man; this sounds a gentleman;

[you: And now methinks you utter what becomes To kill men scurvily, 'tis such a dog-trick, Such a rat-catcher's occupation

Ruy. 'Tis no better.

But, Piniero, now

Pin. Now you do bravely. [by, forgotten, Ruy. The diff'rence of our states flung The full opinion I have won in service, And such respects that may not shew us equal,

Laid handsomely aside, only our fortunes, And single manhoods

Pin. In a service, sir,

Of this most noble nature, all I am,

If I had ten lives more, those and my for

Ruy. Farewell, nephew! And, when we meet again

[Exit. [you;

Pin. Ay, ay, fight handsomely: Take a good draught or two of wine to settle 'Tis an excellent armour for an ill conscience, uncle.

I am glad to see this man's conversion ;
I was afraid fair honour had been bed-rid,
Or beaten out o' th' island, soldiers, and good
ones,

[now, Intended such base courses. He will fight And I believe too bravely; I have seen hin Curry a fellow's carcase handsomely; And i' th' head of a troop, stand as if he had Been rooted there, dealing large doles of death.[drawn! What a rascal was I, I did not see his will

Enter Quisara.

What does she here? If there be any mischief towards, [business

A woman makes one still: now what new Is for me?

Quisar. I was sending for you, but since We've met so fair, you've sav'd that labour: Entreat you, sir[I must

Pin. Any thing, madam; your wills Are my commands.

Quisar. You're nobly courteous. Upon my better thoughts, signor Piniero, And my more peaceable considerations, (Which now I find the richer ornaments) I would desire you to attempt no further Against the person of the noble stranger, (In truth, I am asham'd of my share in it) Nor be incited further by your uncle : I see it will sit ill upon your person. I have consider'd, and it will shew ugly, Carried at best, a most unheard-of cruelty: Good sir, desist!

Pin. You speak now like a woman, And wondrous well this tenderness becomes

you:

But this you must remember, your command
Was laid on with a kiss; and seriously
It must be taken off the same way, madam,
Or I stand bound still.

Quisar. That shall not endanger you: Look you, fair sir, thus I take off that duty.

Pin. By th' mass, 'twas soft and sweet! Some bloods would bound now, [beauty, And run a-tilt. Do not you think, bright You've done me, in this kiss, a mighty favour, And that I stand bound, by virtue of this ho

nour,

To do whatever you command me?

Quisar. I think, sir,

From me these are unusual courtesies,

And ought to be respected so: there are some, And men of no mean rank, would hold themselves

Not poorly bless'd to taste of such a bounty. Pin. I know there are, that would do many unjust things

For such a kiss, (and yet I hold this modest)
All villainies, body and sonl dispense with;
For such a provocation, kill their kindred,
Demolish the fair credits of their parents;
Those kisses I am not acquainted with:
Most certain, madam,
[voke ine
Th' appurt'nance of this kiss would not pro-
To do a mischief; 'tis the devil's own dance
To be kiss'd into cruelty.

Quisar. I'm glad you make that use, sir.
Pin. I am gladder

That you made me believe you were cruel 38;
For, by this hand, I know I am so honest,
However I deceiv'd you, ('twas high time too;
Some common slave might have been set
upon it else)

That willingly I would not kill a dog

That could but fetch and carry for a woman; She must be a good woman made me kick him,

And that will be hard to find: to kill a man?
If you will give me leave to get another,
Or any she that play'd the best game at it,
And 'fore a woman's anger, prefer her fancy—
Quisar. I take it in well.
you

Pin. I thank you, lady;
And I shall study to confirm it.

Quisar. Do, sir;

For this time, and this present cause, I allow it.

Most holy sir!

[Exit Pin.

And a religious: he tells us things have hap-
So many years ago, almost forgotten,
As readily as if they were done this hour.
Quisar. Does he not meet with your sharp
tongue?

Pan. He tells me, madam, [tamer. Marriage and mouldy cheese will make me Gov. A stubborn keeper, and worse fare, An open stable, and cold care, Will tame a jade, may be your share.

Pan. By'r lady, a sharp prophet! When this proves good,

I'll bequeath you a skin to make you a hood.
Gov. Lady, I'd talk with you.
Quisar. Do, reverend sir!

Gov. And for your good, for that that must
concern you;

And give ear wisely to me!
Quisar. I shall, father.

[lence,

Gov. You are a princess of that excelSweetness and grace, that angel-like fair feature,

(Nay, do not blush, I do not flatter you, Nor do I dote in telling this) I am amazed 39, lady,

And as I think the gods bestow'd these on you, The gods that love you

Quisar. I confess their bounty. [nour, Gov. Apply it then to their use, to their hoTo them, and to their service give this sweetness! [ness; They have an instant great use of your goodYou are a saint esteem'd here for your beauty, And many a longing heart—

Quisar. I seek no fealty; [me; Nor will I blemish that Heav'n has seal'd on I know my worth. Indeed the Portugals I have at those commands, and their last services, [someness, Naye'en their lives, so much I think handmy That what I shall enjoin

Gov. Use it discretely! (For I perceive you understand me rightly) For here the gods regard your help and suddenly: [lady) The Portugals, like sharp thorns (mark me, Stick in our sides; like razors, wound religion; [blood follows; Drawn deep they wound, until the life Our gods they spurn at, and their worships [ment: A mighty hand they bear upon our governThese are the men your miracle must work on, Your heavenly form, either to root them out, (Which, as you may endeavour, will be easy, Remember whose great cause you have to execute) [more,

scorn,

To nip their memory, that may not spring
Or fairly bring 'em home to our devotions;
Which will be blessed, and for which you
sainted,

But cannot be, and they go;
Quisar. Go
up

Seward.

with me,

let me bustle!

Seward.

Where