200:11,000@@@@@| 200:11,000[' ]| 200:11,164[A ]| Which$6#2$ way Lucina hope ye to$9$ escape 200:11,165[A ]| The censure both of tyrannous and proud 200:11,166[A ]| While your admirers languish by$4$ your eyes 200:11,167[A ]| And at your feet the emperor despairs? 200:11,168[A ]| Gods! why was I marked out of all your brood 200:11,169[A ]| To$9$ suffer tamely under mortal hate? 200:11,170[A ]| Is it not I that$6#1$ do protect your shrines, 200:11,171[A ]| Am author of your sacrifice and prayers, 200:11,172[A ]| Forced by$4$ whose great commands the knowing world 200:11,173[A ]| Submits to$9$ own your beings and your power? 200:11,174[A ]| And must I feel the torments of neglect, 200:11,175[A ]| Betrayed by$4$ love to$9$ be the slave of scorn? 200:11,176[A ]| But it is not you poor harmless deities 200:11,177[A ]| That$6#1$ can make Valentinian sigh and mourn: 200:11,178[A ]| Alas all power is in$4$ Lucina's eyes. 200:11,179[A ]| How soon could I shake off this heavy earth 200:11,180[A ]| Which$6#1$ makes me little lower than yourselves 200:11,181[A ]| And sit in$4$ heaven an equal with the first 200:11,182[A ]| But Love bids me pursue a nobler aim: 200:11,183[A ]| Continue mortal and Lucina's slave, 200:11,184[A ]| From whose fair eyes (would pity take my part 200:11,185[A ]| And bend her will$0$ to$9$ save a bleeding heart) 200:11,186[A ]| I in$4$ her arms such blessings should obtain 200:11,187[A ]| For$4$ which$6#1$ the unenvied gods might wish in$4$ vain. 200:11,188[B ]| Ah! cease to$9$ tempt those gods and virtue too, 200:11,189[B ]| Great emperor of the world and lord of me, 200:11,190[B ]| Heaven has my life submitted to$4$ your will$0$, 200:11,191[B ]| My honour is heaven's which$6#1$ will$1$ preserve its own: 200:11,192[B ]| How vile a thing am I when that$6#2$ is gone; 200:11,193[B ]| When of my honour you have rifled me 200:11,194[B ]| What other merit have I to$9$ be yours? 200:11,195[B ]| With my fair fame let me your subject live 200:11,196[B ]| And save that$6#2$ humbleness you smile upon$4$; 200:11,197[B ]| Those gracious looks whose brightness should rejoice 200:11,198[B ]| Make your poor handmaid tremble when she thinks 200:11,199[B ]| That$3$ they appear like$4$ lightning's fatal flash 200:11,200[B ]| Which$6#1$ by$4$ destructive thunder is pursued, 200:11,201[B ]| Blasting those fields on$4$ which$6#1$ it shined before. 200:11,202[B ]| And should the gods abandon worthless me, 200:11,203[B ]| A sacrifice to$4$ shame and to$4$ dishonour, 200:11,204[B ]| A plague to$4$ Rome and blot to$4$ Caesar's fame, 200:11,205[B ]| For$4$ what crime yet unknown shall Maximus 200:11,206[B ]| By$4$ me and Caesar be made infamous? 200:11,207[B ]| The faithfullest servant and the kindest lord, 200:11,208[B ]| So$5#1$ true, so$5#1$ brave, so$5#1$ generous and so$5#1$ just, 200:11,209[B ]| Who$6#1$ ne'er knew fault, why should he fall to$4$ shame? 200:11,210[A ]| Sweet innocence, alas your Maximus 200:11,211[A ]| Whom I like$4$ you esteem is in$4$ no$2$ danger 200:11,212[A ]| If duty and allegiance be no$2$ shame; 200:11,213[A ]| Have I not praetors through the spacious earth 200:11,214[A ]| Who$6#1$ in$4$ my name do mighty nations sway, 200:11,215[A ]| Enjoying rich dominions in$4$ my right? 200:11,216[A ]| Their temporary governments I change, 200:11,217[A ]| Divide or take away as I see good 200:11,218[A ]| And this they think no$2$ injury nor shame. 200:11,219[A ]| Can you believe your husband's right to$4$ you 200:11,220[A ]| Other than what from me he does derive, 200:11,221[A ]| Who$6#1$ justly may recall my own at pleasure? 200:11,222[A ]| Am I not emperor, this world my own? 200:11,223[A ]| Given me without a partner by$4$ the gods, 200:11,224[A ]| Each man, each beast, even to$4$ the smallest fly 200:11,225[A ]| No$2$ mortal creature dare call his but I; 200:11,226[A ]| And shall those gods who$6#1$ gave me all allow 200:11,227[A ]| That$3$ one less than myself should have a claim 200:11,228[A ]| To$4$ you, the pride and glory of the whole? 200:11,229[A ]| You without whom the rest is worthless dross, 200:11,230[A ]| Life a base slavery, empire but a mock 200:11,231[A ]| And love the soul of all a bitter curse. 200:11,232[A ]| No$7$, only blessing, Maximus and I 200:11,233[A ]| Must change our provinces, the world shall bow 200:11,234[A ]| Beneath the sceptre, grasped in$4$ this strong hand 200:11,235[A ]| Whose valour may reduce rebellious slaves 200:11,236[A ]| And wise integrity secure the rest; 200:11,237[A ]| In$4$ all those rights the gods through me have given 200:11,238[A ]| While I from tedious toils of empire free, 200:11,239[A ]| The servile pride of government despise, 200:11,240[A ]| Find peace and joy and love and heaven in$4$ thee 200:11,241[A ]| And seek for$4$ all my glory in$4$ those eyes. 200:11,242[B ]| Had heaven designed for$4$ me so$5#1$ great a fate 200:11,243[B ]| As Caesar's love I should have been preserved 200:11,244[B ]| By$4$ careful providence for$4$ him alone 200:11,245[B ]| Not offered up$5$ at first to$4$ Maximus, 200:11,246[B ]| For$3$ princes should not mingle with their slaves 200:11,247[B ]| Nor seek to$9$ quench their thirst in$4$ troubled streams; 200:11,248[B ]| Nor am I framed with thoughts fit for$4$ a throne 200:11,249[B ]| To$9$ be commanded still has been my joy 200:11,250[B ]| And to$9$ obey the height of my ambition. 200:11,251[B ]| When young in$4$ anxious cares I spent the day 200:11,252[B ]| Trembling for$4$ fear lest each unguided step 200:11,253[B ]| Should tread the paths of errors and of blame 200:11,254[B ]| Till heaven in$4$ gentle pity sent my lord 200:11,255[B ]| In$4$ whose commands my wishes meet their end; 200:11,256[B ]| Pleased and secure whilst following his will$0$, 200:11,257[B ]| Whether to$9$ live or die I can not err. 200:11,258[B ]| You like$4$ the sun great sir are placed above, 200:11,259[B ]| I a low myrtle in$4$ the humble vale 200:11,260[B ]| May flourish by$4$ your distant influence 200:11,261[B ]| But should you bend your glories nearer me 200:11,262[B ]| Such fatal favour withers me to$4$ dust; 200:11,263[B ]| Or I in$4$ foolish gratitude desire 200:11,264[B ]| To$9$ kiss your feet by$4$ whom we live and grow, 200:11,265[B ]| To$4$ such a height I should in$4$ vain aspire 200:11,266[B ]| Who$6#1$ am already rooted here below. 200:11,267[B ]| Fixed in$4$ my Maximus's breast I lie 200:11,268[B ]| Torn from that$6#2$ bed like$4$ gathered flowers I die. 200:11,269[A ]| Cease to$9$ oppress me with a thousand charms, 200:11,270[A ]| There need no$2$ succours to$4$ prevailing arms; 200:11,271[A ]| Your beauty had subdued my heart before, 200:11,272[A ]| Such virtue could alone enslave me more. 200:11,273[A ]| If you love Maximus to$4$ this degree, 200:11,274[A ]| How would you be in$4$ love did you love me? 200:11,275[A ]| In$4$ her who$6#1$ to$4$ a husband is so$5#1$ kind 200:11,276[A ]| What raptures might a lover look to$9$ find? 200:11,277[A ]| I burn Lucina like$4$ a field of corn 200:11,278[A ]| By$4$ flowing streams of kindled flames o'erborne 200:11,279[A ]| When north winds drive the torrent with a storm; 200:11,280[A ]| These fires into my bosom you have thrown 200:11,281[A ]| And must in$4$ pity quench them in$4$ your own. 200:11,282[A ]| Heaven when it gave your eyes the inflaming power 200:11,283[A ]| Which$6#1$ was ordained to$9$ cast an emperor 200:11,284[A ]| Into love's fever kindly did impart 200:11,285[A ]| That$6#2$ sea of milk to$9$ bathe his burning heart 200:11,286[A ]| Through all those joys 200:11,000[' ]| 200:11,287[B ]| Hold sir, for$4$ mercy's sake: 200:11,288[B ]| Love will$1$ abhor whatever force can take. 200:11,289[B ]| I may perhaps persuade myself in$4$ time 200:11,290[B ]| That$3$ this is duty which$6#1$ now seems a crime; 200:11,291[B ]| I will$1$ to$4$ the gods and beg they will$1$ inspire 200:11,292[B ]| My breast or yours with what it should desire. 200:11,293[A ]| Fly to$4$ their altars straight, and let them know 200:11,294[A ]| Now is their time to$9$ make me friend or foe 200:11,295[A ]| If to$4$ my wishes they your heart incline 200:11,296[A ]| Or they are no$2$ longer favourites of mine. 200:11,000[' ]| 200:11,297[A ]| None in$4$ my world shall dare to$9$ own a power 200:11,298[A ]| That$6#1$ can not or will$1$ not help their emperor; 200:11,299[A ]| Incense no$2$ longer to$4$ those gods shall burn 200:11,300[A ]| Unless they strive to$9$ serve me in$4$ their turn. 200:11,301[A ]| Ho! Chylax, Proculus! 200:11,000[' ]| 200:11,302[A ]| As ever you do hope to$9$ be by$4$ me 200:11,303[A ]| Protected in$4$ your boundless infamy, 200:11,304[A ]| For$4$ dissoluteness cherished, loved and praised, 200:11,305[A ]| On$4$ pyramids of your own vices raised 200:11,306[A ]| Above the reach of law, reproof, or shame, 200:11,307[A ]| Assist me now to$9$ quench my raging flame; 200:11,308[A ]| It is not as heretofore a lambent fire 200:11,309[A ]| Raised by$4$ some common beauty in$4$ my breast, 200:11,310[A ]| Vapours from idleness and loose desire 200:11,311[A ]| By$4$ each new motion easily suppressed, 200:11,312[A ]| But a fixed heat that$6#1$ robs me of all rest; 200:11,313[A ]| Before my dazzled eyes could you now place 200:11,314[A ]| A thousand willing beauties to$9$ allure 200:11,315[A ]| And give me lust for$4$ every loose embrace, 200:11,316[A ]| Lucina's love my virtue would secure; 200:11,317[A ]| From the contagious charm in$4$ vain I would fly 200:11,318[A ]| That$6#1$ seized upon$4$ my heart and may defy 200:11,319[A ]| That$6#2$ great preservative variety. 200:11,320[A ]| Go call your wives to$4$ council and prepare 200:11,321[A ]| To$9$ tempt, dissemble, promise, fawn and swear 200:11,322[A ]| To$9$ make faith look like$4$ folly, use your skill: 200:11,323[A ]| Virtue an ill-bred crossness in$4$ the will$0$, 200:11,324[A ]| Fame the loose breathings of a clamorous crowd 200:11,325[A ]| Ever in$4$ lies most confident and loud, 200:11,326[A ]| Honour a notion, piety a cheat, 200:11,327[A ]| And if ye prove successful, bawds, be great. 200:11,328[I ]| All hindrance to$4$ your hopes we will$1$ soon remove 200:11,329[I ]| And clear the way to$4$ your triumphant love. 200:11,330[G ]| Lucina for$4$ your wishes we will$1$ prepare 200:11,331[G ]| And show we know to$9$ merit what we are. 200:11,000[' ]| 200:11,332[A ]| Once more the power of vows and tears I will$1$ prove, 200:11,333[A ]| These may perhaps her gentle nature move 200:11,334[A ]| To$9$ pity first, by$4$ consequence to$9$ love; 200:11,335[A ]| Poor are the brutal conquests we obtain 200:11,336[A ]| O'er barbarous nations by$4$ the force of arms, 200:11,337[A ]| But when with humble love a heart we gain 200:11,338[A ]| And plant our trophies on$4$ our conqueror's charms. 200:11,000[' ]| 200:11,339[A ]| Such triumphs even to$4$ us may honour bring, 200:11,340[A ]| No$2$ glory is vain which$6#1$ does from pleasure spring. 200:22,000@@@@@| 200:22,000[' ]| 200:22,000[' ]| 200:22,001[A ]| What, have ye brought her? 200:22,002[I ]| Brought her sir? Alas, 200:22,003[I ]| What would you do with such a cake of ice 200:22,004[I ]| Whom all the love in$4$ the empire can not thaw? 200:22,005[I ]| A dull cross thing insensible of glory, 200:22,006[I ]| Deaf to$4$ all promises, dead to$4$ desire, 200:22,007[I ]| A tedious stickler for$4$ her husband's right 200:22,008[I ]| Who$6#1$ like$4$ a beggar's cur has brought her up$5$ 200:22,009[I ]| To$9$ fawn on$4$ him and bark at all besides, 200:22,010[I ]| True to$4$ the budget beyond all temptation. 200:22,011[A ]| Lewd and ill-mannered fool, were it not for$4$ fear 200:22,012[A ]| To$9$ do thee good by$4$ mending of thy manners 200:22,013[A ]| I would have thee whipped; is this the account ye bring 200:22,014[A ]| To$9$ ease the torments of my restless mind? 200:22,015[G ]| Caesar in$4$ vain your vassals have endeavoured 200:22,016[G ]| By$4$ promises, persuasions, reasons, wealth, 200:22,017[G ]| All that$6#1$ can make the firmest virtue bend 200:22,018[G ]| To$9$ alter her; our arguments like$4$ darts 200:22,019[G ]| Shot in$4$ the bosom of the boundless air 200:22,020[G ]| Are lost and do not leave the least impression. 200:22,021[G ]| Forgive us if we failed to$9$ overcome 200:22,022[G ]| Virtue that$6#1$ could resist the emperor. 200:22,023[A ]| Ye impotent provokers to$4$ my lust 200:22,024[A ]| Who$6#1$ can incite and have no$2$ power to$9$ help! 200:22,025[A ]| How dare ye be alive and I unsatisfied, 200:22,026[A ]| Who$6#1$ to$4$ your beings have no$2$ other title 200:22,027[A ]| Nor least hopes to$9$ preserve them but my smiles, 200:22,028[A ]| Who$6#1$ play like$4$ poisonous insects all the day 200:22,029[A ]| In$4$ the warm shine of me your vital sun 200:22,030[A ]| And when night comes must perish. 200:22,031[A ]| Wretches! whose vicious lives when I withdraw 200:22,032[A ]| The absolute protection of my favour 200:22,033[A ]| Will$1$ drag you into all the miseries 200:22,034[A ]| That$6#1$ your own terrors, universal hate 200:22,035[A ]| And law with whips and gaols can bring upon$4$ you. 200:22,036[A ]| As you have failed to$9$ satisfy my wishes 200:22,037[A ]| Perdition is the least you can expect 200:22,038[A ]| Who$6#1$ durst to$9$ undertake and not perform. 200:22,039[A ]| Slaves was it fit I should be disappointed? 200:22,040[A ]| Yet live ~~ 200:22,041[A ]| Continue infamous a little longer, 200:22,042[A ]| You have deserved to$9$ end but for$4$ this once 200:22,043[A ]| I will$1$ not tread out your nasty snuffs of life; 200:22,044[A ]| But had your poisonous flatteries prevailed 200:22,045[A ]| Upon$4$ her chastity I so$5#1$ admire 200:22,046[A ]| Which$6#1$ adds this flaming fury to$4$ my fire 200:22,047[A ]| Dogs had devoured ere this your carcasses; 200:22,048[A ]| Is that$6#2$ an object fit for$4$ my desires 200:22,049[A ]| Which$6#1$ lies within the reach of your persuasions? 200:22,050[A ]| Had you by$4$ your infectious industry 200:22,051[A ]| Showed my Lucina frail to$4$ that$6#2$ degree 200:22,052[A ]| You had been damned for$4$ undeceiving me. 200:22,053[A ]| But to$9$ possess her chaste and uncorrupted! 200:22,054[A ]| There lies the joy and glory of my love, 200:22,055[A ]| A passion too refined for$4$ your dull souls 200:22,056[A ]| And such a blessing as I scorn to$9$ owe 200:22,057[A ]| The gaining of to$4$ any but my*self. 200:22,058[A ]| Haste straight to$4$ Maximus and let him know 200:22,059[A ]| He must come instantly and speak with me, 200:22,060[A ]| The rest of you wait here; I will$1$ play tonight. 200:22,000[' ]| 200:22,061[A ]| You saucy fool, send privately away 200:22,062[A ]| For$4$ Lycias hither by$4$ the garden gate, 200:22,063[A ]| That$6#2$ sweet-faced eunuch that$6#1$ sung 200:22,064[A ]| In$4$ Maximus's grove the other day 200:22,065[A ]| And in$4$ my closet keep him till I come. 200:22,000[' ]| 200:22,066[I ]| I shall sir. 200:22,000[' ]| 200:22,067[I ]| It is a soft rogue this Lycias 200:22,068[I ]| And rightly understood 200:22,069[I ]| He is worth a thousand women's nicenesses. 200:22,070[I ]| The love of women moves even with their lust, 200:22,071[I ]| Who$6#1$ therefore still are fond but seldom just; 200:22,072[I ]| Their love is usury while they pretend 200:22,073[I ]| To$9$ gain the pleasure double which$6#1$ they lend; 200:22,074[I ]| But a dear boy's disinterested flame 200:22,075[I ]| Gives pleasure and for$4$ mere love gathers pain; 200:22,076[I ]| In$4$ him alone fondness sincere does prove 200:22,077[I ]| And the kind, tender, naked boy is love. 200:22,000[' ]| 200:31,000@@@@@| 200:31,000[' ]| 200:31,000[' ]| 200:31,001[B ]| Dear solitary groves where peace does dwell, 200:31,002[B ]| Sweet harbours of pure love and innocence, 200:31,003[B ]| How willingly could I forever stay 200:31,004[B ]| Beneath the shade of your embracing greens 200:31,005[B ]| Listening to$4$ harmony of warbling birds 200:31,006[B ]| Tuned with the gentle murmurs of the stream 200:31,007[B ]| Upon$4$ whose banks in$4$ various livery 200:31,008[B ]| The fragrant offspring of the early year 200:31,009[B ]| Their heads like$4$ graceful swans bent proudly down 200:31,010[B ]| See their own beauties in$4$ the crystal flood; 200:31,011[B ]| Of these I could mysterious chaplets weave 200:31,012[B ]| Expressing some kind innocent design 200:31,013[B ]| To$9$ show my Maximus at his return 200:31,014[B ]| And fondly chiding make his heart confess 200:31,015[B ]| How far my busy idleness excels 200:31,016[B ]| The idle business he pursues all day 200:31,017[B ]| At the contentious court or clamorous camp 200:31,018[B ]| Robbing my eyes of what they love to$9$ see 200:31,019[B ]| My ears of his dear words they wish to$9$ hear 200:31,020[B ]| My longing arms of the embrace they covet. 200:31,021[B ]| Forgive me heaven if when I these enjoy 200:31,022[B ]| So$5#1$ perfect is the happiness I find 200:31,023[B ]| That$3$ my soul satisfied feels no$2$ ambition 200:31,024[B ]| To$9$ change these humble roofs and sit above. 200:31,000[' ]| 200:31,025[J ]| Madam my lord just now alighted here 200:31,026[J ]| Was by$4$ an order from the emperor 200:31,027[J ]| Called back to$4$ court. 200:31,028[J ]| This he commanded me to$9$ let you know 200:31,029[J ]| And that$3$ he would make haste in$4$ his return. 200:31,030[B ]| The emperor! 200:31,031[B ]| Unwonted horror seizes me all o'er 200:31,032[B ]| When I but hear him named; sure it is not hate 200:31,033[B ]| For$3$ though his impious love with scorn I heard 200:31,034[B ]| And fled with terror from his threatening force 200:31,035[B ]| Duty commands me humbly to$9$ forgive 200:31,036[B ]| And bless the lord to$4$ whom my lord does bow; 200:31,037[B ]| Nay more methinks he is the gracefullest man 200:31,038[B ]| His words so$5#2$ framed to$9$ tempt himself to$9$ please 200:31,039[B ]| That$3$ it is my wonder how the powers above 200:31,040[B ]| Those wise and careful guardians of the good 200:31,041[B ]| Have trusted such a force of tempting charms 200:31,042[B ]| To$4$ enemies declared, of innocence; 200:31,043[B ]| It is then some strange prophetic fear I feel 200:31,044[B ]| That$6#1$ seems to$9$ warn me of approaching ills. 200:31,045[B ]| Lycias go fetch your lute and sing that$6#2$ song 200:31,046[B ]| My lord calls his, I will$1$ try to$9$ wear away 200:31,047[B ]| The melancholy thoughts his absence breeds. 200:31,048[B ]| Come gentle slumbers in$4$ your flattering arms 200:31,049[B ]| I will$1$ bury these disquiets of my mind 200:31,050[B ]| Till Maximus return for$3$ when he is here 200:31,051[B ]| My heart is raised above the reach of fear. 200:31,000[' ]| 200:31,052[J ]| She sleeps ~~ 200:31,053[J ]| Now to$4$ the flattering prospect of my hopes; 200:31,054[J ]| The messenger that$6#1$ came to$9$ fetch my lord 200:31,055[J ]| Has brought me here a note from Proculus. 200:31,056[J ]| Let us read a little ~~ 200:31,000[' ]| 200:31,000[' ]| 200:31,057[I ]| Lycias thou art the most fortunate of men, 200:31,058[I ]| Riches and honours come upon$4$ thee full sail. 200:31,059[I ]| What can determine thy glory and greatness? 200:31,060[I ]| The emperor loves thee, longs for$4$ thy company, 200:31,061[I ]| Will$1$ delight in$4$ thee and trust thee: what an 200:31,062[I ]| Opportunity hast thou to$9$ destroy thy enemies, 200:31,063[I ]| Delude thy friends, enrich thy*self, 200:31,064[I ]| Enslave the world, raise thy kindred, 200:31,065[I ]| Humble thy master and govern him; he expects 200:31,066[I ]| Thee about the evening in$4$ his closet, fail not, 200:31,067[I ]| And remember poor Chylax who$6#1$ always loved 200:31,068[I ]| And honoured thee, though till this hour it was 200:31,069[I ]| His misfortune never to$9$ let thee know it. 200:31,070[I ]| Farewell. 200:31,071[J ]| This is a summons to$4$ prosperity 200:31,072[J ]| And if I stop or falter at the means 200:31,073[J ]| Or think they can be vile and infamous 200:31,074[J ]| Be what they will$1$ that$6#1$ may my fortunes raise 200:31,075[J ]| On$4$ Vesta's altar for$4$ some lamb or calf 200:31,076[J ]| May I be burnt a senseless sacrifice; 200:31,077[J ]| Time hurries on$5$ lest therefore dull delay 200:31,078[J ]| Should blast my springing hopes I will$1$ haste away. 200:31,000[' ]| 200:31,000[' ]| 200:31,000[' ]| 200:32,000@@@@@| 200:32,000[' ]| 200:32,001[L ]| But Claudia why this sitting up$5$ all night 200:32,002[L ]| In$4$ groves by$4$ purling streams? This argues heat, 200:32,003[L ]| Great heat and vapours which$6#1$ are main corrupters; 200:32,004[L ]| Mark when you will$1$ your ladies that$6#1$ have vapours: 200:32,005[L ]| They are not flinchers, that$6#2$ insulting spleen 200:32,006[L ]| Is the artillery of powerful lust 200:32,007[L ]| Discharged upon$4$ weak honour, which$6#1$ stands out 200:32,008[L ]| Two fits of headache at the most then yields. 200:32,009[K ]| Thou art the frailest creature, Marcellina 200:32,010[K ]| And thinkest all women's honour like$4$ thy own, 200:32,011[K ]| So$5#1$ thin a cobweb that$3$ each blast of passion 200:32,012[K ]| Can blow away; but for$4$ my own part, girl, 200:32,013[K ]| I think I may be well styled honour's martyr: 200:32,014[K ]| With firmest constancy I have endured 200:32,015[K ]| The raging heats of passionate desire; 200:32,016[K ]| While flaming love and boiling nature both 200:32,017[K ]| Were powered upon$4$ my soul with equal torture, 200:32,018[K ]| I armed with resolution stood it out 200:32,019[K ]| And kept my honour safe. 200:32,020[L ]| Thy glory is great; 200:32,021[L ]| But Claudia, thanks to$4$ heaven that$3$ I am made 200:32,022[L ]| The weakest of all women, framed so$5#1$ frail 200:32,023[L ]| That$3$ honour ne'er thought fit to$9$ choose me out 200:32,024[L ]| His champion against pleasure; my poor heart 200:32,025[L ]| For$4$ divers years still tossed from flame to$4$ flame 200:32,026[L ]| Is now burnt up$5$ to$4$ tinder, every spark 200:32,027[L ]| Dropped from kind eyes sets it on$4$ fire afresh, 200:32,028[L ]| Pressed by$4$ a gentle hand I melt away, 200:32,029[L ]| One sigh is a storm that$6#1$ blows me all along; 200:32,030[L ]| Pity a wretch who$6#1$ has no$2$ charm at all 200:32,031[L ]| Against the impetuous tide of flowing pleasure, 200:32,032[L ]| Who$6#1$ wants both force and courage to$9$ maintain 200:32,033[L ]| The glorious war made upon$4$ flesh and blood 200:32,034[L ]| But is a sacrifice to$4$ every wish 200:32,035[L ]| And has no$2$ power left to$9$ resist a joy. 200:32,036[K ]| Poor girl, how strange a riddle virtue is: 200:32,037[K ]| They never miss it who$6#1$ possess it not 200:32,038[K ]| And they who$6#1$ have it ever find a want; 200:32,039[K ]| With what tranquillity and peace thou livest 200:32,040[K ]| For$3$ stripped of shame thou hast no$2$ cause of fear, 200:32,041[K ]| Whilst I the slave of virtue am afraid 200:32,042[K ]| Of everything I see, and think the world 200:32,043[K ]| A dreadful wilderness of savage beasts, 200:32,044[K ]| Each man I meet I fancy will$1$ devour me 200:32,045[K ]| And swayed by$4$ rules not natural but affected 200:32,046[K ]| I hate mankind for$4$ fear of being loved. 200:32,047[L ]| It is nothing less than witchcraft can constrain 200:32,048[L ]| Still to$9$ persist in$4$ errors we perceive; 200:32,049[L ]| Prithee reform, what nature prompts us to$5$ 200:32,050[L ]| And reason seconds why should we avoid? 200:32,051[L ]| This honour is the veriest Mountebank, 200:32,052[L ]| It fills our fancies with affected tricks 200:32,053[L ]| And makes us freakish; what a cheat must that$6#2$ be 200:32,054[L ]| Which$6#1$ robs our lives of all their softer hours, 200:32,055[L ]| Beauty our only treasure it lays waste, 200:32,056[L ]| Hurries us over our neglected youth 200:32,057[L ]| To$4$ the detested state of age and ugliness, 200:32,058[L ]| Tearing our dearest heart's desires from us, 200:32,059[L ]| Then in$4$ reward of what it took away 200:32,060[L ]| Our joys, our hopes, our wishes, and delights, 200:32,061[L ]| It bountifully pays us all in$4$ pride. 200:32,062[L ]| Poor shift still to$9$ be proud and never pleased 200:32,063[L ]| Yet this is all your honour can do for$4$ ye. 200:32,064[K ]| Concluded like$4$ thy*self for$3$ sure thou art 200:32,065[K ]| The most corrupt corrupting thing alive; 200:32,066[K ]| Yet glory not too much in$4$ cheating wit, 200:32,067[K ]| It is but false wisdom and its property 200:32,068[K ]| Has ever been to$9$ take the part of vice, 200:32,069[K ]| Which$6#1$ though the fancy with vain shows it pleases 200:32,070[K ]| Yet wants a power to$9$ justify the mind. 200:32,000[' ]| 200:32,071[K ]| But see my lady guides her steps this way: 200:32,072[K ]| Bless me! How pale and how confused she looks. 200:32,073[B ]| In$4$ what fantastic new world have I been, 200:32,074[B ]| What horrors past , what threatening visions seen? 200:32,075[B ]| Wrapped as I lay in$4$ my amazing trance 200:32,076[B ]| The host of heaven and hell did round me dance, 200:32,077[B ]| Debates arose betwixt the powers above 200:32,078[B ]| And those below methought they talked of love 200:32,079[B ]| And named me often but it could not be 200:32,080[B ]| Of any love that$6#1$ had to$9$ do with me 200:32,081[B ]| For$3$ all the while they talked and argued thus 200:32,082[B ]| I never heard one word of Maximus. 200:32,083[B ]| Discourteous nymphs who$6#1$ own these murmuring floods 200:32,084[B ]| And you unkind divinities of the woods, 200:32,085[B ]| When to$4$ your banks and bowers I came distressed, 200:32,086[B ]| Half dead through absence, seeking peace and rest, 200:32,087[B ]| Why would you not protect by$4$ these your streams 200:32,088[B ]| A sleeping wretch from such wild dismal dreams? 200:32,089[B ]| Misshapen monsters round in$4$ measures went, 200:32,090[B ]| Horrid in$4$ Form with gestures insolent, 200:32,091[B ]| Grinning through goatish beards with half-closed eyes 200:32,092[B ]| They looked me in$4$ the face. Frighted, to$9$ rise 200:32,093[B ]| In$4$ vain I did attempt me though no$2$ ground 200:32,094[B ]| Was to$9$ support my sinking footsteps found; 200:32,095[B ]| In$4$ clammy fogs like$4$ one half choked I lay, 200:32,096[B ]| Crying for$4$ help, my voice was snatched away, 200:32,097[B ]| And when I would have fled, 200:32,098[B ]| My limbs benumbed or dead, 200:32,099[B ]| Could not my will$0$ with terror winged obey. 200:32,100[B ]| Upon$4$ my absent lord for$4$ help I cried 200:32,101[B ]| But in$4$ that$6#2$ moment when I must have died 200:32,102[B ]| With anguish of my fears confusing pains 200:32,103[B ]| Relenting sleep loosed his tyrannic chains. 200:32,104[K ]| Madam, alas such accidents as these 200:32,105[K ]| Are not of value to$9$ disturb your peace; 200:32,106[K ]| The cold damp dews of night have mixed and wrought 200:32,107[K ]| With the dark melancholy of your thought 200:32,108[K ]| And through your fancy these illusions brought. 200:32,109[K ]| I still have marked, your fondness will$1$ afford 200:32,110[K ]| No$2$ hour of joy in$4$ the absence of my lord. 200:32,111[B ]| Absent all night, and never send me word? 200:32,000[' ]| 200:32,112[J ]| Madam while sleeping by$4$ those banks you lay 200:32,113[J ]| One from my lord commanded me away; 200:32,114[J ]| In$4$ all obedient haste I went to$4$ court 200:32,115[J ]| Where busy crowds confusedly did resort; 200:32,116[J ]| News from the camp it seems was then arrived 200:32,117[J ]| Of tumults raised and civil wars contrived; 200:32,118[J ]| The emperor frighted from his bed does call 200:32,119[J ]| Grave senators to$4$ council; in$4$ the hall 200:32,120[J ]| Throngs of ill-favoured faces filled with scars 200:32,121[J ]| Wait for$4$ employments, praying hard for$4$ wars; 200:32,122[J ]| At council door attend with fair pretence 200:32,123[J ]| In$4$ knavish decency and reverence 200:32,124[J ]| Bankers who$6#1$ with officious diligence 200:32,125[J ]| Lend money to$9$ supply the present need 200:32,126[J ]| At treble use that$3$ greater may succeed: 200:32,127[J ]| So$3$ public wants will$1$ private plenty breed, 200:32,128[J ]| Whispering in$4$ every corner you might see ~~ 200:32,129[B ]| But what is all this to$4$ Maximus and me? 200:32,130[B ]| Where is my lord, what message has he sent? 200:32,131[B ]| Is he in$4$ health? What fatal accident 200:32,132[B ]| Does all this while his wished return prevent? 200:32,133[J ]| Whene'er the gods that$6#2$ happy hour decree 200:32,134[J ]| May he appear safe and with victory: 200:32,135[J ]| Of many heroes who$6#1$ stood candidate 200:32,136[J ]| To$9$ be the arbiters 'twixt Rome and fate, 200:32,137[J ]| To$9$ quell rebellion and protect the throne 200:32,138[J ]| A choice was made of Maximus alone; 200:32,139[J ]| The people, soldiers, senate, emperor 200:32,140[J ]| For$4$ Maximus with one assent concur, 200:32,141[J ]| Their new-born hopes now hurry him away 200:32,142[J ]| Nor will$1$ their fears admit one moment's stay; 200:32,143[J ]| Trembling through terror lest he come too late 200:32,144[J ]| They huddle his dispatch while at the gate 200:32,145[J ]| The emperor's chariots to$9$ conduct him wait. 200:32,146[B ]| These fatal honours my dire dream foretold! 200:32,147[B ]| Why should the kind be ruined by$4$ the bold? 200:32,148[B ]| He ne'er reflects upon$4$ my destiny, 200:32,149[B ]| So$5#1$ careless of himself, undoing me. 200:32,150[B ]| Ah Claudia, in$4$ my visions so$5#1$ unskilled 200:32,151[B ]| He will$1$ to$4$ the army go and there be killed, 200:32,152[B ]| Forgetful of my love, he will$1$ not afford 200:32,153[B ]| The easy favour of a parting word; 200:32,154[B ]| Of all my wishes he is alone the scope 200:32,155[B ]| And he is the only end of all my hope, 200:32,156[B ]| My fill of joy, and what is yet above 200:32,157[B ]| Joys, hopes, and wishes, he is all my love. 200:32,158[B ]| Mysterious honour tell me what thou art 200:32,159[B ]| That$6#1$ takest up$5$ different forms in$4$ every heart 200:32,160[B ]| And dost to$4$ divers ends and interests move; 200:32,161[B ]| Conquest is his, my honour is my love: 200:32,162[B ]| Both these do paths so$5#1$ oppositely choose 200:32,163[B ]| That$3$ following one you must the other lose; 200:32,164[B ]| So$3$ two straight lines from the same point begun 200:32,165[B ]| Can never meet though without end they run. 200:32,166[B ]| Alas I rave ~~ 200:32,167[J ]| Look on$4$ thy glory, love, and smile to$9$ see 200:32,168[J ]| Two faithful hearts at strife for$4$ victory, 200:32,169[J ]| Who$6#1$ blazing in$4$ thy sacred fires contend 200:32,170[J ]| While both their equal flames to$4$ heaven ascend; 200:32,171[J ]| The god that$6#1$ dwells in$4$ eyes light on$4$ my tongue 200:32,172[J ]| Lest in$4$ my message I his passion wrong, 200:32,173[J ]| You will$1$ better guess the anguish of his heart 200:32,174[J ]| From what you feel than what I can impart. 200:32,175[J ]| But madam know the moment I was come 200:32,176[J ]| His watchful eye perceived me in$4$ the room 200:32,177[J ]| When with a quick precipitated haste 200:32,178[J ]| From Caesar's bosom where he stood embraced, 200:32,179[J ]| Piercing the busy crowd to$4$ me he passed, 200:32,180[J ]| Tears in$4$ his eyes, his orders in$4$ his hand, 200:32,181[J ]| He scarce had breath to$9$ give this short command: 200:32,182@d | With thy best speed to$4$ my Lucina fly, 200:32,183@d | If I must part unseen by$4$ her I die; 200:32,184@d | Decrees inevitable from above 200:32,185@d | And fate which$6#1$ takes too little care of love 200:32,186@d | Force me away, tell her it is my request 200:32,187@d | By$4$ those kind fires she kindled in$4$ my breast 200:32,188@d | Our future hopes and all that$6#1$ we hold dear 200:32,189@d | She instantly should come and see me here 200:32,190@d | That$3$ parting griefs to$4$ her I may reveal 200:32,191@d | And on$4$ her lips propitious omens seal; 200:32,192@d | Affairs that$6#1$ press, in$4$ this short space of time 200:32,193@d | Afford no$2$ other place without a crime, 200:32,194@d | And that$3$ thou mayst not fail of wished-for ends 200:32,195@d | In$4$ a success whereon my life depends 200:32,196@d | Give her this ring ~~ 200:32,000[' ]| 200:32,197[B ]| How strange soever these commands appear 200:32,198[B ]| Love awes my reason and controls my fear; 200:32,199[B ]| But how couldst thou employ thy lavish tongue 200:32,200[B ]| So$5#1$ idly to$9$ be telling this so$5#1$ long 200:32,201[B ]| When every moment thou hast spent in$4$ vain 200:32,202[B ]| Was half the life that$6#1$ did to$4$ me remain? 200:32,203[B ]| Flatter me hope and on$4$ my wishes smile 200:32,204[B ]| And make me happy yet a little while; 200:32,205[B ]| If through my fears I can such sorrow show 200:32,206[B ]| As to$9$ convince I perish if he go 200:32,207[B ]| Pity perhaps his generous heart may move 200:32,208[B ]| To$9$ sacrifice his glory to$4$ his love. 200:32,209[B ]| I will$1$ not despair, 200:32,210[B ]| Who$6#2$ knows how eloquent these eyes may prove 200:32,211[B ]| Begging in$4$ floods of tears and flames of love. 200:32,000[' ]| 200:32,212[J ]| Thanks to$4$ the devil, my friend, now all is our own, 200:32,213[J ]| How easily this mighty work was done! 200:32,214[J ]| Well, first or last all women must be won, 200:32,215[J ]| It is their fate and can not be withstood, 200:32,216[J ]| The wise do still comply with flesh and blood; 200:32,217[J ]| For$3$ if through peevish honour nature fail, 200:32,218[J ]| They do but lose their thanks, art will$1$ prevail. 200:42,000@@@@@| 200:42,000[' ]| 200:42,001[A ]| Ah love, a cursed boy! 200:42,002[A ]| Where art thou that$6#1$ torments me thus unseen 200:42,003[A ]| And ragest with thy fires within my breast 200:42,004[A ]| With idle purpose to$9$ inflame her heart 200:42,005[A ]| Which$6#1$ is as unaccessible and cold 200:42,006[A ]| As the proud tops of those aspiring hills 200:42,007[A ]| Whose heads are wrapped in$4$ everlasting snow 200:42,008[A ]| Though the hot sun roll over them every day 200:42,009[A ]| And as his beams which$6#1$ only shine above 200:42,010[A ]| Scorch and consume in$4$ regions round below 200:42,011[A ]| Soft love which$6#1$ throws such brightness through her eyes 200:42,012[A ]| Leaves her heart cold and burns me at her feet; 200:42,013[A ]| My tyrant but her flattering slave thou art, 200:42,014[A ]| A glory round her lovely face, a fire within my heart. 200:42,015[A ]| Who$6#2$ waits without Lycinius? 200:42,016[F ]| My lord 200:42,017[A ]| Where are the masquers that$6#1$ should dance tonight? 200:42,018[F ]| In$4$ the old hall sir going now to$9$ practise. 200:42,019[A ]| About it straight, it will$1$ serve to$9$ draw away 200:42,020[A ]| Those listening fools who$6#1$ trace it in$4$ the gallery 200:42,021[A ]| And if by$4$ chance odd noises should be heard, 200:42,022[A ]| As women's shrieks or so$5#2$, say it is a play 200:42,023[A ]| Is practising within. 200:42,024[F ]| The Rape*of*Lucrece 200:42,025[F ]| Or some such merry prank ~~ it shall be done sir. 200:42,000[' ]| 200:42,026[A ]| It is nobler like$4$ a lion to$9$ invade 200:42,027[A ]| Where appetite directs, and seize my prey 200:42,028[A ]| Than to$9$ wait tamely like$4$ a begging dog 200:42,029[A ]| Till dull consent throws out the scraps of love. 200:42,030[A ]| I scorn those gods who$6#1$ seek to$9$ cross my wishes 200:42,031[A ]| And will$1$ in$4$ spite of them be happy; force 200:42,032[A ]| Of all the powers is the most generous 200:42,033[A ]| For$3$ what that$6#2$ gives it freely does bestow 200:42,034[A ]| Without the after bribe of gratitude. 200:42,035[A ]| I will$1$ plunge into a sea of my desires 200:42,036[A ]| And quench my favour though I drown my fame 200:42,037[A ]| And tear up$5$ pleasure by$4$ the roots, no$2$ matter 200:42,038[A ]| Though it never grow again. What shall ensue 200:42,039[A ]| Let gods and fates look to$4$ it, it is their business. 200:42,000[' ]| 200:42,000[' ]| 200:42,001[W ]| <1 Dancer.> That$6#2$ is the damnedest shuffling step, pox on$4$ it. 200:42,002[W ]| <2 Dancer.> I shall never hit it. 200:42,003[W ]| Thou hast naturally 200:42,004[W ]| All the neat motions of a merry tailor; 200:42,005[W ]| Ten thousand wriggles with thy toes inward 200:42,006[W ]| Cut clear and strong, let thy limbs play about thee 200:42,007[W ]| Keep time and hold thy back upright and firm, 200:42,008[W ]| It may prefer to$4$ a waiting woman. 200:42,009[W ]| <1 Dancer.> Or to$4$ her lady which$6#1$ is worse. 200:42,000[' ]| 200:42,010[F ]| Bless me! the loud shrieks and horrid outcries 200:42,011[F ]| Of the poor lady. Ravishing do ye call it? 200:42,012[F ]| She roars as if she were upon$4$ the rack. 200:42,013[F ]| It is strange there should be such a difference 200:42,014[F ]| Betwixt half-ravishing which$6#1$ most women love 200:42,015[F ]| And force which$6#1$ takes away all blame 200:42,016[F ]| And should be therefore welcome to$4$ the virtuous. 200:42,017[F ]| These tumbling rogues I fear have overheard them 200:42,018[F ]| But their ears with brains are in$4$ their heels. 200:42,019[F ]| Good morrow gentlemen, 200:42,020[F ]| What, is all perfect? I have taken care 200:42,021[F ]| Your habits shall be rich and glorious. 200:42,022[W ]| <3 Dancer.> That$6#2$ will$1$ set off, pray sit down and see 200:42,023[W ]| How the last entry I have made will$1$ please ye. 200:42,000[' ]| <2 Dance.> 200:42,024[F ]| It is very fine indeed. 200:42,000[' ]| 200:42,025[W ]| <2 Dancer.> I hope so$5#2$ sir. 200:42,000[' ]| 200:43,000@@@@@| 200:43,000[' ]| 200:43,001[C ]| Dearest friend, 200:43,002[C ]| These wild words show your violated mind 200:43,003[C ]| Urged with the last extremity of grief, 200:43,004[C ]| Which$6#1$ since I can not like$4$ a man redress, 200:43,005[C ]| With tears I must lament it like$4$ a child, 200:43,006[C ]| For$3$ when it is Caesar does the injury 200:43,007[C ]| Sorrow is all the remedy I know. 200:43,008[D ]| It is then a certain truth that$3$ I am wronged, 200:43,009[D ]| Wronged in$4$ that$6#2$ barbarous manner as I imagined. 200:43,010[D ]| Alas, I was in$4$ hopes I had been mad 200:43,011[D ]| And that$3$ these horrors which$6#1$ invade my heart 200:43,012[D ]| Were but distracted melancholy whimsies, 200:43,013[D ]| But they are real truths, it seems, and I 200:43,014[D ]| The last of men and vilest of all beings! 200:43,015[D ]| Bear me cold earth, who$6#1$ am too weak to$9$ move 200:43,016[D ]| Beneath my load of shame and misery, 200:43,017[D ]| Wronged by$4$ my lawful prince, robbed of my love, 200:43,018[D ]| Branded with everlasting infamy: 200:43,019[D ]| Take pity, fate, and give me leave to$9$ die! 200:43,020[D ]| Gods would you be adored for$4$ being good 200:43,021[D ]| Or only feared for$4$ proving mischievous? 200:43,022[D ]| How would you have your mercy understood? 200:43,023[D ]| Who$6#2$ could create a wretch like$4$ Maximus, 200:43,024[D ]| Ordained though guiltless to$9$ be infamous. 200:43,025[D ]| Supreme first causes! You whence all things flow, 200:43,026[D ]| Whose infiniteness must each title fill, 200:43,027[D ]| You who$6#1$ decree each seeming chance below, 200:43,028[D ]| So$5#1$ great in$4$ power, were you so$5#1$ good in$4$ will$0$ 200:43,029[D ]| How could you ever have produced such ill? 200:43,030[D ]| Had your eternal mind been bent to$4$ good, 200:43,031[D ]| Could human happiness have proved so$5#1$ lame? 200:43,032[D ]| Rapine, revenge, injustice, thirst of blood, 200:43,033[D ]| Grief, anguish, horror, want, despair, nor shame 200:43,034[D ]| Had never found a being nor a name. 200:43,035[D ]| It is therefore less impiety to$9$ say 200:43,036[D ]| Evil with you has coeternity 200:43,037[D ]| Than blindly taking it the other way 200:43,038[D ]| That$3$ merciful and of election free 200:43,039[D ]| You did create these mischiefs you decree. 200:43,040[D ]| Wretch that$6#1$ I am against heaven to$9$ exclaim 200:43,041[D ]| When this poor tributary worm below 200:43,042[D ]| More than myself in$4$ nothing but in$4$ name 200:43,043[D ]| Who$6#1$ durst invade me with this fatal blow 200:43,044[D ]| I dare not crush in$4$ the revenge I owe. 200:43,045[D ]| Base notion which$6#1$ my just resentment clogs 200:43,046[D ]| With the fantastic awe of prince and slave, 200:43,047[D ]| I will$1$ rip him up$5$ and throw his heart to$4$ the dogs: 200:43,048[D ]| Not all his powers shall the wild monster save, 200:43,049[D ]| Him and my shame I will$1$ tread into one grave. 200:51,000@@@@@| 200:51,000[' ]| 200:51,001[C ]| Look down ye equal gods and guide my heart 200:51,002[C ]| Or it will$1$ throw upon$4$ my hands an act 200:51,003[C ]| Which$6#1$ after ages shall record with horror! 200:51,004[C ]| As well might I kill my offended friend 200:51,005[C ]| As think to$9$ punish my offending prince; 200:51,006[C ]| The laws of friendship we ourselves create 200:51,007[C ]| And it is but simple villainy to$9$ break them 200:51,008[C ]| But faith to$4$ princes broke is sacrilege, 200:51,009[C ]| An injury to$4$ the gods and that$6#2$ lost wretch 200:51,010[C ]| Whose breast is poisoned with so$5#1$ vile a purpose 200:51,011[C ]| Fears thunder down from heaven on$4$ his own head 200:51,012[C ]| And leaves a curse to$4$ his posterity; 200:51,013[C ]| Judge him yourselves you mighty gods who$6#1$ know 200:51,014[C ]| Why you permit sometimes that$3$ honour bleed, 200:51,015[C ]| That$3$ faith be broke and innocence oppressed, 200:51,016[C ]| My duty is my religion and how e'er 200:51,017[C ]| The great account may rise 'twixt him and you 200:51,018[C ]| Through all his crimes I see your image on$4$ him 200:51,019[C ]| And must protect it no$2$ way then but this 200:51,020[C ]| To$9$ draw far off the injured Maximus 200:51,021[C ]| And keep him there fast prisoner to$4$ my friendship; 200:51,022[C ]| Revenge shall thus be flattered or destroyed 200:51,023[C ]| And my bad master whom I blush to$9$ serve 200:51,024[C ]| Shall by$4$ my means at least be safe. This letter 200:51,025[C ]| Informs him I am gone to$4$ Egypt, there 200:51,026[C ]| I shall live secure and innocent, 200:51,027[C ]| His sins shall ne'er o'ertake me nor his fears. 200:51,000[' ]| 200:51,028[C ]| Here comes one for$4$ my purpose. Proculus! 200:51,029[C ]| Well met, I have a courtesy to$9$ ask of you. 200:51,030[H ]| Of me my lord? Is there a house on$4$ fire 200:51,031[H ]| Or is some knotty point now in$4$ debate 200:51,032[H ]| Betwixt your lordship and the scavengers 200:51,033[H ]| For$3$ you have such a popular and public spirit 200:51,034[H ]| As in$4$ dull times of peace will$1$ not disdain 200:51,035[H ]| The meanest opportunity to$9$ serve your country. 200:51,036[C ]| You witty fools are apt to$9$ get your heads broke. 200:51,037[C ]| This is no$2$ season for$4$ buffooning, sirrah! 200:51,038[C ]| Though heretofore I tamely have endured 200:51,039[C ]| Before the emperor your ridiculous mirth 200:51,040[C ]| Think not you have a title to$9$ be saucy: 200:51,041[C ]| When monkeys grow mischievous they are whipped, 200:51,042[C ]| Chained up$5$ and whipped. There has been mischief done 200:51,043[C ]| And you I hear a wretched instrument. 200:51,044[C ]| Look to$4$ it when e'er I draw this sword to$9$ punish: 200:51,045[C ]| You and your grinning crew will$1$ tremble, slaves, 200:51,046[C ]| Nor shall the ruined world afford a corner 200:51,047[C ]| To$9$ shelter you nor that$6#2$ poor prince's bosom 200:51,048[C ]| You have envenomed and polluted so$5#1$ 200:51,049[C ]| As if the gods were willing it should be 200:51,050[C ]| A dungeon for$4$ such toads to$9$ crawl and croak in$5$. 200:51,051[H ]| All this in$4$ earnest to$4$ your humblest creature? 200:51,052[H ]| Nay then my lord I must no$2$ more pretend 200:51,053[H ]| With my poor talent to$9$ divert your ears 200:51,054[H ]| Since my well-meaning mirth is grown offensive 200:51,055[H ]| Though heaven can tell 200:51,056[H ]| There is not so$5#1$ low an act of servile duty 200:51,057[H ]| I would not with more pride throw my*self on$4$ 200:51,058[H ]| For$4$ great Aecius' sake than gain a province 200:51,059[H ]| Or share with Valentinian in$4$ his empire. 200:51,060[C ]| Thou art so$5#1$ fawning and so$5#1$ mean a villain 200:51,061[C ]| That$3$ I disdain to$9$ hate though I despise thee. 200:51,062[C ]| Whene'er thou art not fearful thou art saucy; 200:51,063[C ]| Be so$5#2$ again, my pardon gives thee leave 200:51,064[C ]| And to$9$ deserve it carry this my letter 200:51,065[C ]| To$4$ the emperor, tell him I am gone for$4$ Egypt 200:51,066[C ]| And with me Maximus, it was scarce fit we two 200:51,067[C ]| Should take our leaves of him, pray use your interests, 200:51,068[C ]| He may forgive us. It will$1$ concern you much 200:51,069[C ]| For$3$ when we are gone to$9$ be base vicious villains 200:51,070[C ]| We will$1$ prove less dangerous. 200:51,000[' ]| 200:51,071[H ]| What the devil possesses 200:51,072[H ]| This rusty back and breast without a headpiece? 200:51,073[H ]| Villains and vicious? Maximus and Egypt? 200:51,074[H ]| This may be treason or I will$1$ make it so$5#2$. 200:51,075[H ]| The emperor is apt enough to$4$ fears and jealousies 200:51,076[H ]| Since his late rape, I must blow up$5$ the fire 200:51,077[H ]| And aggravate this doting hero's notions 200:51,078[H ]| Till they such terrors in$4$ the prince have bred 200:51,079[H ]| May cost the fool his worst part ~~ that$6#2$ is his head. 200:51,000[' ]| 200:55,000@@@@@| 200:55,000[' ]| 200:55,001[A ]| Oh let me press those balmy lips all day, 200:55,002[A ]| And bathe my love-scorched soul in$4$ the moist kisses; 200:55,003[A ]| Now by$4$ my joys thou art all sweet and soft, 200:55,004[A ]| And thou shalt be the altar of my love; 200:55,005[A ]| Upon$4$ thy beauties hourly will$1$ I offer 200:55,006[A ]| And pour out pleasure, a blessed sacrifice 200:55,007[A ]| To$4$ the dear memory of my Lucina! 200:55,008[A ]| No$2$ god nor goddess ever was adored 200:55,009[A ]| With such religion as my love shall be, 200:55,010[A ]| For$3$ in$4$ the charming raptures of my soul 200:55,011[A ]| Clasped in$4$ thine arms, I will$1$ waste myself away 200:55,012[A ]| And rob the ruined world of their great lord, 200:55,013[A ]| While to$4$ the honour of Lucina's name 200:55,014[A ]| I leave mankind to$9$ mourn the loss forever. 200:55,000[' ]| 200:55,015[A ]| Ha! What desperate madman weary of his being 200:55,016[A ]| Presumes to$9$ press upon$4$ my happy moments? 200:55,017[A ]| Aecius, and armed? Whence comes this impious boldness? 200:55,018[A ]| Did not my will$0$, the world's most sacred law, 200:55,019[A ]| Doom thee to$9$ die, 200:55,020[A ]| And darest thou in$4$ rebellion be alive? 200:55,021[A ]| Is death more frightful grown than disobedience? 200:55,022[C ]| Not for$4$ a hated life condemned by$4$ you, 200:55,023[C ]| Which$6#1$ in$4$ your service has been still exposed 200:55,024[C ]| To$4$ pain and labours, famine, slaughter, fire 200:55,025[C ]| And all the dreadful toils of horrid war, 200:55,026[C ]| Am I thus lowly laid before your feet; 200:55,027[C ]| For$3$ what mean wretch who$6#1$ has his duty done 200:55,028[C ]| Would care to$9$ live when you declare him worthless? 200:55,029[C ]| If I must fall which$6#1$ your severe disfavour 200:55,030[C ]| Hath made the easier and the nobler choice 200:55,031[C ]| Yield me not up$5$ a wretched sacrifice 200:55,032[C ]| To$4$ the poor spleen of a base favourite, 200:55,033[C ]| Let not vile instruments destroy the man 200:55,034[C ]| Whom once you loved; but let your hand bestow 200:55,035[C ]| That$6#2$ welcome death your anger has decreed. 200:55,000[' ]| 200:55,036[A ]| Go seek the common executioner 200:55,037[A ]| Old man, through vanity and years grown mad 200:55,038[A ]| Or to$9$ reprieve thee from the hangman's stroke 200:55,039[A ]| Go use thy military interest 200:55,040[A ]| To$9$ beg a milder death among the guards 200:55,041[A ]| And tempt my kindled wrath no$2$ more with folly. 200:55,042[C ]| Ill-counselled, thankless prince, you did indeed 200:55,043[C ]| Bestow that$6#2$ office on$4$ a soldier 200:55,044[C ]| But in$4$ the army could you hope to$9$ find 200:55,045[C ]| With all your bribes a murderer of Aecius 200:55,046[C ]| Whom they so$5#1$ long have followed, known, and owned 200:55,047[C ]| Their god in$4$ war and thy good genius ever? 200:55,048[C ]| Speechless and cold without, upon$4$ the ground 200:55,049[C ]| The soldier lies, whose generous death will$1$ teach 200:55,050[C ]| Posterity true gratitude and honour 200:55,051[C ]| And press as heavily upon$4$ the soul, 200:55,052[C ]| Lost Valentinian, as thy barbarous rape 200:55,053[C ]| For$4$ which$6#1$ since heaven alone must punish thee 200:55,054[C ]| I will$1$ do heaven's justice on$4$ thy base assister ~~ 200:55,000[' ]| 200:55,055[J ]| Save me my lord! 200:55,056[A ]| Hold honest Aecius hold, 200:55,057[A ]| I was too rash ~~ Oh spare the gentle boy 200:55,058[A ]| And I will$1$ forgive thee all! 200:55,059[J ]| Furies and death. 200:55,000[' ]| 200:55,060[A ]| He bleeds! mourn ye inhabitants of heaven 200:55,061[A ]| For$3$ sure my lovely boy was one of you; 200:55,062[A ]| But he is dead and now ye may rejoice 200:55,063[A ]| For$3$ ye have stolen him from me, spiteful powers. 200:55,064[A ]| Empire and life I ever have despised, 200:55,065[A ]| The vanity of pride and hope of fear; 200:55,066[A ]| In$4$ love alone my soul found real joys 200:55,067[A ]| And still ye tyrannize and cross my love. 200:55,068[A ]| Oh that$3$ I had a sword 200:55,069[A ]| To$9$ drive this raving fool headlong to$4$ hell 200:55,070[A ]| And pacify the ghost of my dear boy! 200:55,000[' ]| 200:55,071[C ]| Take your desire and try if lawless lust 200:55,072[C ]| Can stand against truth, honesty, and justice. 200:55,073[C ]| I have my wish, gods give me true repentance 200:55,074[C ]| And bless you still. Beware of Maximus. 200:55,000[' ]| 200:55,075[A ]| Farewell dull honesty which$6#1$ though despised 200:55,076[A ]| Canst make thy owner run on$4$ certain ruin. 200:55,077[A ]| Old Aecius where is now thy name in$4$ war, 200:55,078[A ]| Thy interest with so$5#1$ many conquered nations, 200:55,079[A ]| The soldiers' reverence and the people's love, 200:55,080[A ]| Thy mighty fame and popularity 200:55,081[A ]| With which$6#1$ thou keptst me still in$4$ certain fear 200:55,082[A ]| Depending on$4$ thee for$4$ uncertain safety? 200:55,083[A ]| Ah what a lamentable wretch is he 200:55,084[A ]| Who$6#1$ urged by$4$ fear or sloth yields up$5$ his power 200:55,085[A ]| To$9$ hope protection from his favourite, 200:55,086[A ]| Wallowing in$4$ ease and vice feels no$2$ contempt 200:55,087[A ]| But wears the empty name of prince with scorn 200:55,088[A ]| And lives a poor led pageant to$4$ his slave: 200:55,089[A ]| Such have I been to$4$ thee honest Aecius! 200:55,090[A ]| Thy power kept me in$4$ awe, thy pride in$4$ pain, 200:55,091[A ]| Till now I lived, but since thou art dead I will$1$ reign. 200:55,000[' ]| 200:55,092[O ]| Behold my lord the cruel emperor 200:55,093[O ]| By$4$ whose tyrannic doom the noble Aecius 200:55,094[O ]| Was judged to$9$ die. 200:55,095[A ]| He was so$5#1$ saucy, slave, 200:55,096[A ]| Struck by$4$ this hand here grovelling at my feet 200:55,097[A ]| The traitor lies; as thou shalt do bold villain, 200:55,098[A ]| Go to$4$ the furies, carry my defiance 200:55,000[' ]| 200:55,099[A ]| And tell them Caesar fears nor earth nor hell. 200:55,100[O ]| Stay Aecius, and I will$1$ wait thy mightier ghost. 200:55,101[O ]| Oh Maximus, through the long vault of death 200:55,102[O ]| I hear thy wife cry out, Revenge me, 200:55,103[O ]| Revenge me on$4$ the ravisher! No$2$ more, 200:55,104[O ]| Aretus comes to$9$ aid thee. Oh, farewell! 200:55,000[' ]| 200:55,105[A ]| Ha! what, not speak yet? Thou whose wrongs are greatest! 200:55,106[A ]| Or do the horrors that$6#1$ we have been doing 200:55,107[A ]| Amaze thy feeble soul? If thou art a Roman 200:55,108[A ]| Answer the emperor: Caesar bids thee speak! 200:55,109[D ]| A Roman! Ha! and Caesar bids thee speak! 200:55,110[D ]| Pronounce thy wrongs and tell them or in$4$ groans, 200:55,111[D ]| But oh! the story is ineffable! 200:55,112[D ]| Caesar's commands, backed with the eloquence 200:55,113[D ]| Of all the inspiring gods can not declare it. 200:55,114[D ]| Oh emperor, thou picture of a glory, 200:55,115[D ]| Thou mangled figure of a ruined greatness! 200:55,116[D ]| Speak sayest thou, speak the wrongs of Maximus? 200:55,117[D ]| Yes I will$1$ speak, imperial murderer, 200:55,118[D ]| Ravisher, oh! thou royal villainy 200:55,119[D ]| In$4$ purple dipped to$9$ give a gloss to$4$ mischief; 200:55,120[D ]| Yet ere thy death enriches my revenge 200:55,121[D ]| And swells the book of fate, thou statelier madman 200:55,122[D ]| Placed by$4$ the gods upon$4$ a precipice 200:55,123[D ]| To$9$ make thy fall more dreadful, why hast thou slain 200:55,124[D ]| Thy friend, thy only stay for$4$ sinking greatness? 200:55,125[D ]| What frenzy, what blind fury did possess thee 200:55,126[D ]| To$9$ cut off thy right hand and fling it from thee, 200:55,127[D ]| For$3$ such was Aecius? 200:55,128[A ]| Yes and such art thou, 200:55,129[A ]| Joint traitors to$4$ my empire and my glory: 200:55,130[A ]| Put up$5$ thy sword, be gone, forever leave me, 200:55,131[A ]| Though traitor yet because I once did wrong thee, 200:55,132[A ]| Live like$4$ a vagrant slave. I banish thee. 200:55,133[D ]| Hold me you gods, and judge our passions rightly 200:55,134[D ]| Lest I should kill him, kill this luxurious worm; 200:55,135[D ]| Ere yet a thought of danger has awaked him 200:55,136[D ]| End him even in$4$ the midst of night debauches 200:55,137[D ]| Mounted upon$4$ a tripos drinking healths 200:55,138[D ]| With shallow rascals, pimps, buffoons and bawds 200:55,139[D ]| Who$6#1$ with vile laughter take him in$4$ their arms 200:55,140[D ]| And bear the drunken Caesar to$4$ his bed 200:55,141[D ]| Where to$4$ the scandal of all majesty 200:55,142[D ]| At every grasp he belches provinces, 200:55,143[D ]| Kisses of fame, and at the empire's ruin 200:55,144[D ]| Enjoys his costly whore. 200:55,145[A ]| Peace, traitor or thou diest; 200:55,146[A ]| Though pale Lucina should direct thy sword 200:55,147[A ]| I would assault thee if thou offer more. 200:55,148[D ]| More! by$4$ the immortal gods I will$1$ awake thee, 200:55,149[D ]| I will$1$ rouse thee, Caesar, if strong reason can; 200:55,150[D ]| If thou hadst ever sense of Roman honour, 200:55,151[D ]| Or the imperial genius ever warmed thee 200:55,152[D ]| Why hast thou used me thus for$4$ all my service, 200:55,153[D ]| My toils, my fights, my wounds in$4$ horrid war, 200:55,154[D ]| Why didst thou tear the only garland from me 200:55,155[D ]| That$6#1$ could make proud my conquests? Oh ye gods! 200:55,156[D ]| If there be no$2$ such thing as right or wrong 200:55,157[D ]| But force alone must swallow all possession 200:55,158[D ]| Then to$4$ what purpose for$4$ so$5#1$ long descents 200:55,159[D ]| Were Roman laws observed or heaven obeyed? 200:55,160[D ]| If that$3$ the great for$4$ ease and vice were formed 200:55,161[D ]| Why did our first kings toil? Why was the plough 200:55,162[D ]| Advanced to$9$ be the pillar of the state? 200:55,163[D ]| Why was the lustful Tarquin with his house 200:55,164[D ]| Expelled but for$4$ the rape of bleeding Lucrece? 200:55,165[A ]| I can not bear thy words, vexed wretch no$2$ more. 200:55,166[A ]| He shocks me, prithee Maximus no$2$ more, 200:55,167[A ]| Reason no$2$ more, thou troublest me with reason. 200:55,168[D ]| What servile rascal, what most abject slave 200:55,169[D ]| That$6#1$ licked the dust where'er his master trod 200:55,170[D ]| Bounded not from the earth upon$4$ his feet 200:55,171[D ]| And shook his chain, that$6#1$ heard of Brutus' vengeance? 200:55,172[D ]| Who$6#2$ that$6#1$ e'er heard the cause applauded not 200:55,173[D ]| That$6#2$ Roman spirit for$4$ his great revenge? 200:55,174[D ]| Yet mine is more and touches me far nearer: 200:55,175[D ]| Lucrece was not his wife, as thou wert mine, 200:55,176[D ]| Forever ravished, ever lost Lucina. 200:55,177[A ]| Ah name her not, that$6#2$ name, thy face, and reason 200:55,178[A ]| Are the three things on$4$ earth I would avoid; 200:55,179[A ]| Let me forget her, I will$1$ forgive thee all 200:55,180[A ]| And give thee half the empire to$9$ be gone. 200:55,181[D ]| Thus steeled with such a cause, what soul but mine 200:55,182[D ]| Had not upon$4$ the instant ended thee, 200:55,183[D ]| Sworn on$4$ that$6#2$ moment Caesar is no$2$ more? 200:55,184[D ]| And so$5#2$ I had but I will$1$ tell thee tyrant 200:55,185[D ]| To$9$ make thee hate thy guilt and curse thy fears, 200:55,186[D ]| Aecius, whom thou hast slain, prevented me, 200:55,187[D ]| Aecius, who$6#1$ on$4$ this bloody spot lies murdered 200:55,188[D ]| By$4$ barbarous Caesar watched my vowed revenge 200:55,189[D ]| And from my sword preserved ungrateful Caesar. 200:55,190[A ]| How then darst thou viewing this great example 200:55,191[A ]| With impious arms assault thy emperor? 200:55,192[D ]| Because I have more wit than honesty, 200:55,193[D ]| More of thy self, more villainy than virtue, 200:55,194[D ]| More passion, more revenge, and more ambition 200:55,195[D ]| Than foolish honour and fantastic glory. 200:55,196[D ]| What? Share your empire, suffer you to$9$ live 200:55,197[D ]| After the impious wrongs I have received? 200:55,198[D ]| Couldst thou thus lull me thou mightst laugh indeed. 200:55,199[A ]| I am satisfied that$3$ thou didst ever hate me: 200:55,200[A ]| Thy wife's rape therefore was an effect of justice 200:55,201[A ]| And so$5#1$ far thou hast eased my tender conscience; 200:55,202[A ]| Therefore to$9$ hope a friendship from thee now 200:55,203[A ]| Were vain to$4$ me as is the world's contrivance 200:55,204[A ]| Where solid pains succeed our senseless joys 200:55,205[A ]| And short-lived pleasures fleet like$4$ passing dreams. 200:55,206[A ]| Aecius I mourn thy fate as much as man 200:55,207[A ]| Can do in$4$ my condition, that$6#1$ am going 200:55,208[A ]| And therefore should be busy with myself; 200:55,209[A ]| Yet to$4$ thy memory I will$1$ allow 200:55,210[A ]| Some grains of time and drop some sorrowing tears: 200:55,211[A ]| Oh! Aecius, Oh! 200:55,212[D ]| Why this is right my lord 200:55,213[D ]| And if these drops are orient you will$1$ set 200:55,214[D ]| True Caesar, glorious in$4$ your going down; 200:55,215[D ]| Though all the journey of your life was cloudy 200:55,216[D ]| Allow at least a possibility 200:55,217[D ]| Where thought is lost and think there may be gods, 200:55,218[D ]| An unknown country, after you are dead 200:55,219[D ]| As well as there was one ere you were born. 200:55,220[A ]| I have thought enough and with that$6#2$ thought resolved 200:55,221[A ]| To$9$ mount imperial from the burning pile; 200:55,222[A ]| I grieve for$4$ Aecius, yes I mourn him gods 200:55,223[A ]| As if I had met my father in$4$ the dark 200:55,224[A ]| And striving for$4$ the way had murdered him. 200:55,225[A ]| Oh such a faithful friend! that$3$ when he knew 200:55,226[A ]| I hated him and had contrived his death, 200:55,227[A ]| Yet then he ran his heart upon$4$ my sword 200:55,228[A ]| And gave a fatal proof of dying love. 200:55,229[D ]| It is now fit time, I have wrought you to$4$ my purpose 200:55,230[D ]| Else at my entrance with a brutal blow 200:55,231[D ]| I had felled you like$4$ a victim for$4$ the altar, 200:55,232[D ]| Not warned you thus and armed you for$4$ your hour 200:55,233[D ]| As if whene'er fate called a Caesar home 200:55,234[D ]| The judging gods looked down to$9$ mark his dying. 200:55,235[A ]| Oh subtle traitor! How he dallies with me. 200:55,236[A ]| Think not thou saucy counsellor, my slave, 200:55,237[A ]| Though at this moment I should feel thy foot 200:55,238[A ]| Upon$4$ my neck and sword within my bowels 200:55,239[A ]| That$3$ I would ask a life from thee. No$7$, villain, 200:55,240[A ]| When once the emperor is at thy command 200:55,241[A ]| Power, life and glory must take leave forever; 200:55,242[A ]| Therefore prepare the utmost of thy malice, 200:55,243[A ]| But to$9$ torment thee more and show how little 200:55,244[A ]| All thy revenge can do appears to$4$ Caesar, 200:55,245[A ]| Would the gods raise Lucina from the grave 200:55,246[A ]| And fetter thee but while I might enjoy her, 200:55,247[A ]| Before thy face I would ravish her again. 200:55,248[D ]| Hark, hark, Aretus and the legions come. 200:55,249[A ]| Come all, Aretus and the rebel legions, 200:55,250[A ]| Let Aecius too start from the gaol of death 200:55,251[A ]| And run the flying race of life again, 200:55,252[A ]| I will$1$ be the foremost still and snatch fresh glory 200:55,253[A ]| To$4$ my last gasp from the contending world. 200:55,254[A ]| Garlands and crowns too shall attend my dying, 200:55,255[A ]| Statues and temples; altars shall be raised 200:55,256[A ]| To$4$ my great name, while your more vile inscriptions 200:55,257[A ]| Time rots and mouldering clay is all your portion. 200:55,000[' ]| 200:55,258[D ]| Lead me to$4$ death or empire which$6#1$ you please 200:55,259[D ]| For$3$ both are equal to$4$ a ruined man, 200:55,260[D ]| But fellow soldiers if you are my friends 200:55,261[D ]| Bring me to$4$ death that$3$ I may there find peace 200:55,262[D ]| Since empire is too poor to$9$ make amends 200:55,263[D ]| For$4$ half the losses I have undergone: 200:55,264[D ]| A true friend and a tender faithful wife, 200:55,265[D ]| The two blessed miracles of human life. 200:55,266[D ]| Go now and seek new worlds to$9$ add to$4$ this, 200:55,267[D ]| Search heaven for$4$ blessings to$9$ enrich the gift, 200:55,268[D ]| Bring power and pleasure on$4$ the wings of fame 200:55,269[D ]| And heap this treasure upon$4$ Maximus, 200:55,270[D ]| You will$1$ make a great man not a happy one; 200:55,271[D ]| Sorrows so$5#1$ just as mine must never end 200:55,272[D ]| For$4$ my love ravished and my murdered friend. 200:55,000[' ]|