venge myself upon thy father, for being the head of a false religion Mor. And so you shall; I offer you his daughter for your second. But since you are so pressing, meet me under my window to-morrow night, body for body, about this hour; I'll slip down out of my lodging, and bring my father in my hand. Ant. How, thy father! Mor. I mean, all that's good of him; his pearls and jewels, his whole contents, his heart and soul; as much as ever I can carry! I'll leave him his Alcoran, that's revenue enough for him; every page of it is gold and diamonds. He has the turn of an eye, a demure smile, and a godly cant, that are worth millions to him. I forgot to tell you, that I will have a slave prepared at the postern gate, with two horses ready saddled.---No more, for I fear I may be missed; and think I hear them calling for me.If you have constancy and courageAnt. Never doubt it; and love in abundance, to wander with thee all the world over. Mor. The value of twelve hundred thousand crowns in a casket! Ant. A heavy burden, heaven knows! but we must pray for patience to support it. Mor. Besides a willing titt, that will venture her corps with you. Come, I know you long to have a parting blow with me; and therefore, to shew I am in charity[He kisses her. Ant. Once more for pity, that I may keep the flavour upon my lips till we meet again. Mor. No, frequent charities make bold beggars; and, besides, I have learned of a falconer, never to feed up a hawk when I would have him fly. That's enough; but, if you would be nibbling, here's a hand to stay your stomach. [Kissing her hand. Ant. Thus conquered infidels, that wars may cease, Are forced to give their hands, and sign the peace. Mor. Thus Christians are outwitted by the foe; You had her in your power, and let her go. If you release my hand, the fault's not mine; You should have made me seal, as well as sign. [She runs off, he follows her to the door; then comes back again, and goes out at the other. ACT IV. SCENE I.-BENDUCAR's Palace, in the Castle of Alcazar. BENDUCAR Solus. Bend. My future fate, the colour of my life, None of my emissaries yet returned. Enter HALY, first Servant. Oh Haly, thou hast held me long in pain. Haly. Two hours I warily have watched his pa lace; All doors are shut, no servant peeps abroad; While others outward went on quick dispatch. Sometimes hushed silence seemed to reign within; Then cries confused, and a joint clamour, followed; Then lights went gliding by, from room to room, And shot, like thwarting meteors, cross the house. Not daring further to inquire, I came With speed, to bring you this imperfect news. Bend. Hence I conclude him either dead, or dying. His mournful friends, summoned to take their leaves, Are thronged about his couch, and sit in council. What those caballing captains may design, I must prevent, by being first in action.- It should have burnt its passage, not have lingered Of human composition; now it moves Like a slow fire, that works against the wind, Enter HAMET. Well, Hamet, are our friends, the rabble, raised : From Mustapha what message? Ham. What you wish. The streets are thicker in this noon of night, Ham. He only waits your summons. Let secrecy and silence be enjoined In their close march. What news from the lieutenant? Enter ORCHAN, the third Servant. O, Orchan, did I think thy diligence Would lag behind the rest!-What from the Mufti? When tumults and rebellion should be broached. Enter MULEY-ZEYDAN. [Walks. Mul. Zeyd. You see me come, impatient of my hopes, And eager as the courser for the race : Is all in readiness? Bend. All but the Mufti. Mul. Zeyd. We must go on without him. For 'tis ill stopping in the full career, Howe'er the leap be dangerous and wide. Orc. [Looking out.] I see the blaze of torches from afar, And hear the trampling of thick-beating feet; Bend. No doubt, the emperor. your force; We must not be surprised in conference. Mul. Zeyd. Doubt not my conduct; they shall be surprised. Mercy may wait without the gate one night, Bend. Here lies your way; You meet your brother there. Mul. Zeyd. May we ne'er meet! For, like the twins of Leda, when I mount, He gallops down the skies. [Exit MUL. ZEYD. Bend. He comes:-Now, heart, Be ribbed with iron for this one attempt; my relief; Then take thy rest within thy quiet cell, For thou shalt drum no more. Enter Emperor, and Guards attending him. Emp. What news of our affairs, and what of De rax? Is he no more? say that, and make me happy. Bend. May all your enemies be like that dog, |