The Maids Tragedy by Francis Beaumont;John Fletcher
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_Cinth_. Doth this majestick show Give thee no knowledge yet? _Nep_. Yes, now I see. Something intended _(Cinthia)_ worthy thee; Go on, I'le be a helper. _Cinth_. Hie thee then, And charge the wind flie from his Rockie Den. Let loose thy subjects, only _Boreas_ Too foul for our intention as he was; Still keep him fast chain'd; we must have none here But vernal blasts, and gentle winds appear, Such as blow flowers, and through the glad Boughs sing Many soft welcomes to the lusty spring. These are our musick: next, thy watry race Bring on in couples; we are pleas'd to grace This noble night, each in their richest things Your own deeps or the broken vessel brings; Be prodigal, and I shall be as kind, And shine at full upon you. _Nep_. Ho the wind Commanding _Eolus!_ [Enter Eolus out of a Rock. _Eol_. Great _Neptune!_ |
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