1。TheLamentableTragedyofLocrine2。MucedorusbyWilliamShakespeare（Apocrypha）
1。THELAMENTABLETRAGEDYOFLOCRINE
TheeldestsonofKingBrutus，discoursingthewarsoftheBritainsandHuns，withtheirdiscomfiture，theBritain’svictorywiththeiraccidents，andthedeathofAlbanact。
PlayattributedinparttoWilliamShakespeare。
DRAMATISPERSONAE。
BRUTUS，KingofBritain。
LOCRINE，hisson。
CAMBER，hisson。
ALBANACT，hisson。
CORINEIUS，brothertoBrutus。
ASSARACHUS，brothertoBrutus。
THRASIMACHUS，brothertoBrutus。
DEBON，anoldOfficer。
HUMBER，KingoftheScythians。
HUBBA，hisson。
THRASSIER，aScythianCommander。
STRUMBO，clown。
TRUMPART，clown。
OLIVER，clown。
WILLIAM，clown。
GWENDOLINE，CorineiushisDaughter，marriedtoLocrine。
ESTRILD，Humber’sWife。
ATE，theGoddessofRevenge。
GhostsofAlbanact，andCorineius。
ACTI。PROLOGUE。
EnterAtewiththunderandlightningallinblack，withaburningtorchinonehand，andabloodyswordintheotherhand，andpresentlylettherecomeforthaLionrunningafteraBearoranyotherbeast；thencomeforthanArcherwhomustkilltheLioninadumbshow，andthendepart。RemainAte。
ATE。
Inpaenamsectatur&umbra。
AMightyLion，rulerofthewoods，Ofwondrousstrengthandgreatproportion，Withhideousnoisescaringthetremblingtrees，Withyellingclamorsshakingalltheearth，Traverstthegroves，andchasedthewanderingbeasts。
Longdidherangeamidtheshadytrees，Anddravethesillybeastsbeforehisface，Whensuddenlyfromoutathornybush，AdreadfulArcherwithhisbowybent，WoundedtheLionwithadismalshaft。
Sohehimstrokethatitdrewforththeblood，Andfilledhisfuriousheartwithfrettingire；
Butallinvainhethreatenedteethandpaws，Andsparklethfirefromforthhisflamingeyes，Forthesharpshaftgavehimamortalwound。
SovaliantBrute，theterroroftheworld，Whoseonlylooksdidscarehisenemies，TheArcherdeathbroughttohislatestend。
Ohwhatmaylongabideabovethisground，Instateofblissandhealthfulhappiness。
[Exit。]
ACTI。SCENEI。
EnterBrutuscarriedinachair，Locrine，Camber，Albanact，Corineius，Gwendoline，Assarachus，Debon，Thrasimachus。
BRUTUS。
MostloyalLordsandfaithfulfollowers，Thathavewithme，unworthyGeneral，PassedthegreedygulfofOcean，LeavingtheconfinesoffairItaly，Behold，yourBrutusdrawethnighhisend，AndImustleaveyou，thoughagainstmywill。
Mysinewsshrunk，mynumbedsensesfail，Achillingcoldpossessethallmybones；
Blackuglydeath，withvisagepaleandwan，Presentshimselfbeforemydazzledeyes，Andwithhisdartpreparedistostrike。
ThesearmsmyLords，theseneverdauntedarms，Thatofthavequelledthecourageofmyfoes，Andekedismay’dmyneighboursarrogancy，Nowyieldtodeath，o’erlaidwithcrookedage，Devoidofstrengthandoftheirproperforce，Evenasthelustycedarwornwithyears，Thatfarabroadherdaintyodorthrows，MongstallthedaughtersofproudLebanon。
Thisheart，myLords，thisnearappalledheart，Thatwasaterrortotheborderinglands，AdoefulscourgeuntomyneighborKings，Nowbytheweaponsofunpartialdeath，Iscloveasunderandbereftoflife，Aswhenthesacredoakwiththunderbolts，Sentfromthefierycircuitoftheheavens，Slidingalongtheair’scelestialvaults，Isrentandcloventotheveryroots。
Invain，therefore，Istranglewiththisfoe；
Thenwelcomedeath，sinceGodwillhaveitso。
ASSARACHUS。
Alas，myLord，wesorrowatyourcase，Andgrievetoseeyourpersonvexedthus；
Butwhatsoerethefatesdeterminedhave，Itliethnotinustodisannul，Andhethatwouldannihilatehismind，SoaringwithIcarustoonearthesun，MaycatchafallwithyoungBellerophon。
ForwhenthefatalsistershavedecreedToseparateusfromthisearthlymould，Nomortalforcecancountermandtheirminds：
Then，worthyLord，sincethere’snowaybutone，Ceaseyourlaments，andleaveyourgrievousmoan。
CORINEIUS。
Yourhighnessknowshowmanyvictories，HowmanytrophiesIerectedhaveTriumphantlyineveryplacewecame。
TheGrecianMonarch，warlikePandrassus，AndallthecrewoftheMolossians；
Goffarius，thearmstrongKingofGauls，AndallthebordersofgreatAquitaine，Havefelttheforceofourvictoriousarms，Andtotheircostbeheldourchivalry。
WhereereAurora，handmaidoftheSun，WhereeretheSun，brightguardiantoftheday，Whereerethejoyfuldaywithcheerfullight，Whereerethelightilluminatestheworld，TheTrojan’sgloryflieswithgoldenwings，Wingsthatdosoarbeyondfellennui’sflight。
ThefameofBrutusandhisfollowersPierceththeskies，andwiththeskiesthethroneOfmightyJove，Commanderoftheworld。
ThenworthyBrutus，leavethesesadlaments；
Comfortyourselfwiththisyourgreatrenown，Andfearnotdeaththoughheseemterrible。
BRUTUS。
Nay，Corineius，youmistakemymindInconstruingwrongthecauseofmycomplaints。
Ifearedtoyieldmyselftofataldeath!
Godknowsitwastheleastofallmythoughts；
Agreatercaretormentsmyverybones，Andmakesmetrembleatthethoughtofit，Andinyou，Lordings，doththesubstancelie。
THRASI。
MostnobleLord，ifoughtyourloyalpeersAccomplishmay，toeaseyourlingeringgrief，I，inthenameofall，protesttoyou，Thatwewillboldlyenterprisethesame，WereittoentertoblackTartarus，WheretripleCerberuswithhisvenomousthroat，Scarreththeghostswithhighresoundingnoise。
We’lleitherrentthebowelsoftheearth，Searchingtheentrailsofthebrutishearth，Or，withhisIxion’soverdaringson，Beboundinchainsofeverduringsteel。
BRUTUS。
Thenharkentoyoursovereign’slatestwords，InwhichIwilluntoyouallunfoldOurroyalmindandresoluteintent：——
WhengoldenHebe，daughtertogreatJove，Coveredmymanlycheekswithyouthfuldown，Th’unhappyslaughterofmylucklesssire，DrovemeandoldAssarachus，mineeame，AsexilesfromtheboundsofItaly：
SothatperforcewewereconstrainedtoflyToGraecia’sMonarchnoblePandrassus。
ThereIalonedidundertakeyourcause，ThereIrestoredyourantiqueliberty，ThoughGraeciafrowned，andallMollossiastormed，ThoughbraveAntigonus，withmartialband，Inpitchedfieldencounteredmeandmine，ThoughPandrassusandhiscontributories，Withalltherouteoftheirconfederates，SoughttodefaceourgloriousmemoryAndwipethenameofTrojansfromtheearth，HimdidIcaptivatewiththisminearm，AndbycompulsionforcedhimtoagreeTocertainarticleswhichtherewedidpropound。
FromGraeciathroughtheboisterousHellespont，WecameuntothefieldsofLestrigon，WhereasourbrotherCorineiuswas，SincewhenwepassedtheCicilliangulf，AndsotransfrettingtheIlliriansea，ArrivedonthecoastsofAquitaine，WherewithanarmyofhisbarbarousGaulsGoffariusandhisbrotherGathelusEncounteringwithourhost，sustainedthefoil。
AndforyoursakesmyTurnusthereIlost，TurnusthatslewsixhundredmenatarmsAllinanhour，withhissharpbattle—axe。
FromthenceuponthestronsofAlbionToCorushavenhappilywecame，Andquelledthegiants，comeofAlbion’srace，WithGogmagogsontoSamotheus，ThecursedCaptainofthatdamnedcrew。
AndinthatIsleatlengthIplacedyou。
Nowletmeseeifmylaborioustoils，Ifallmycare，ifallmygrievouswounds，Ifallmydiligencewerewellemployed。
CORINEIUS。
WhenfirstIfollowedthee&thine，braveking，Ihazardedmylifeanddearestblood，Topurchasefavouratyourprincelyhands，AndforthesameindangerousattemptsInsundryconflictsandindiversebroils，Ishowedthecourageofmymanlymind。
ForthisIcombatedwithGathelus，ThebrothertoGoffariusofGaul；
ForthisIfoughtwithfuriousGogmagog，Asavagecaptainofasavagecrew；
AndforthesedeedsbraveCornwallIreceived，AgratefulgiftgivenbyagraciousKing：
Andforthisgift，thislifeanddearestblood，WillCorineiusspendforBrutusgood。
DEB。
Andwhatmyfriend，braveprince，hathvowedtoyou，ThesamewillDebondountohisend。
BRUTUS。
Then，loyalpeers，sinceyouareallagreed，AndresolutetofollowBrutushosts，Favormysons，favortheseOrphans，Lords，Andshieldthemfromthedangersoftheirfoes。
Locrine，thecolumnofmyfamily，Andonlypillarofmyweakenedage，Locrine，drawnear，drawnearuntothysire，Andtakethylatestblessingsathishands：
Andforthouarttheeldestofmysons，Bethouacaptaintothybrethren，Andimitatethyagedfather’ssteps，Whichwillconducttheetotruehonor’sgate；
Forifthoufollowsacredvirtue’slore，Thoushaltbecrownedwithalaurelbranch，Andwearawreathofsempiternalfame，Sortedamongsttheglorioushappyones。
LOCRINE。
IfLocrinedonotfollowyouradvise，AndbearhimselfinallthingslikeaprinceThatseekstoamplifythegreatrenownLeftuntohimforaninheritageBythosethatwerehisancestors，LetmebeflungintotheOcean，Andswallowedinthebowelsoftheearth，OrlettheruddylightningofgreatJoveDescenduponthismydevotedhead。
BRUTUS。
[TakingGwendolinebythehand。]
ButforIseeyoualltobeindoubt，Whoshallbematchedwithourroyalson，Locrine，receivethispresentatmyhand，AgiftmorerichthanarethewealthyminesFoundinthebowelsofAmerica。
ThoushaltbespousedtofairGwendoline；
Loveher，andtakeher，forsheisthineown，Ifsothyuncleandherselfdoplease。
CORINEIUS。
AndhereinhowyourhighnesshonorsmeItcannotnowbeinmyspeechexpressed；
ForcarefulparentsglorynotsomuchAttheirhonourandpromotion，AsfortoseetheissueoftheirbloodSeatedinhonorandprosperity。
GWENDOLINE。
Andfarbeitfromanymaiden’sthoughtsTocontradictheragedfather’swill。
Therefore，sincehetowhomImustobeyHathgivenmenowuntoyourroyalself，Iwillnotstandalooffromoffthelure，LikecraftydamesthatmostofalldenyThatwhichtheymostdesiretopossess。
BRUTUS。
[TurningtoLocrine。Locrinekneeling。]
Thennow，myson，thypartisonthestage，ForthoumustbearthepersonofaKing。
[PutstheCrownonhishead。]
Locrine，standup，andweartheregalCrown，AndthinkuponthestateofMajesty，Thatthouwithhonorwellmayestwearthecrown。
Andifthoutendrestthesemylatestwords，Asthourequirestmysoultobeatrest，Asthoudesirestthineownsecurity，Cherishandlovethynewbetrothedwife。
LOCRINE。
Nolongerletmewellenjoythecrown，ThanIdohonourpeerlessGwendoline。
BRUTUS。
Camber。
CAMBER。
MyLord。
BRUTUS。
Thegloryofmineage，AnddarlingofthymotherImogen，TakethoutheSouthforthydominion。
Fromtheethereshallproceedaroyalrace，Thatshallmaintainthehonorofthisland，Andswaytheregalscepterwiththeirhands。
[TurningtoAlbanact。]
AndAlbanact，thyfather’sonlyjoy，Youngestinyears，butnottheyoungestinmind，Aperfectpatternofallchivalry，TakethoutheNorthforthydominion，Acountryfullofhillsandraggedrocks，Replenishedwithfierceuntamedbeasts，Ascorrespondenttothymartialthoughts，Livelong，mysons，withendlesshappiness，Andbearfirmconcordanceamongstyourselves。
Obeythecounselsofthesefathersgrave，Thatyoumaybetterbearoutviolence。——
Butsuddenly，throughweaknessofmyage，Andthedefectofyouthfulpuissance，Mymaladyincreasethmoreandmore，Andcrueldeathhastenethhisquickenedpace，Todispossessmeofmyearthlyshape。
Mineeyeswaxdim，overcastwithcloudsofage，Thepangsofdeathcompassmycrazedbones；
ThustoyouallmyblessingsIbequeath，Andwithmyblessings，thismyfleetingsoulMyglassisrun，andallmymiseriesDoendwithlife；deathclosethupmineeyes，MysoulinhastefliestotheElysianfields。
[Hedieth。]
LOCRINE。
Accursedstars，damnedandaccursedstars，Toabbreviatemynoblefather’slife!
Hard—heartedgods，andtooenviousfates，Thustocutoffmyfather’sfatalthread!
Brutus，thatwasaglorytousall，Brutus，thatwasaterrortohisfoes，Alas，toosoon，byDemagorgon’sknife，ThemartialBrutusisbereftoflife!
CORINEIUS。
NosadcomplaintsmaymovejustAeacus，NodreadfulthreatscanfearjudgeRhodomanth。
WertthouasstrongasmightyHercules，Thattamedthehugemonstersoftheworld，Playedstthouassweet，onthesweetsoundinglute，AsdidthespouseoffairEurydice，Thatdidenchantthewaterswithhisnoise，Andmadestones，birds，andbeasts，toleadadance，Constrainedthehillytreestofollowhim，ThoucouldstnotmovethejudgeofErebus，NormovecompassioningrimPluto’sheart；
ForfatalMorsexpectethalltheworld，Andeverymanmusttreadthewayofdeath。
BraveTantalus，thevaliantPelops’sire，Guesttothegods，suffereduntimelydeath，AndoldTithonus，husbandtothemorn，AndekegrimMinos，whomjustJupiterDeignedtoadmituntohissacrifice。
Thethunderingtrumpetsofblood—thirstyMars，ThefearfulrageoffellTisiphone，TheboistrouswavesofhumidOcean，Areinstrumentsandtoolsofdismaldeath。
Then，novelcousin，ceasetomournhischance，Whoseage&yearsweresignsthatheshoulddie。
Itresethnowthatweinterhisbones，Thatwasaterrortohisenemies。
Takeupthecourse，and，princes，holdhimdead，Whowhilehelived，upheldtheTrojanstate。
Sounddrumsandtrumpets；marchtoTroinouant，Theretoprovideourchieftain’sfuneral。
[Exeunt。]
ACT1。SCENE2。ThehouseofStrumbo。
[EnterStrumboaboveinagown，withinkandpaperinhishand，saying：——]
STRUMBO。
Eitherthefourelements，thesevenplanets，andalltheparticularstarsofthepoleAntastick，areadversativeagainstme，orelseIwasbegottenandborninthewaneoftheMoon，wheneverythingasLactantiusinhisfourthbookofConsultationsdothsay，goethasward。
Aye，masters，aye，youmaylaugh，butImustweep；
youmayjoy，butImustsorrow；sheddingsalttearsfromthewateryfountainsofmymostdaintyfaireyes，alongmycomelyandsmoothcheeks，inasgreatplentyasthewaterrunnethfromthebuckingtubs，orredwineoutofthehogsheads：fortrustme，gentlemenandmyverygoodfriends，andsoforth，thelittlegod，naythedesparategodCuprit，withoneofhisvengiblebirdbolts，hathshotmeuntotheheel：sonotonly，butalso，ohfinephrase，Iburn，Iburn，andIburna，inlove，inlove，andinlovea。Ah，Strumbo，whathastthouseen？notDinawiththeAssTom？Yea，withtheseeyesthouhastseenher，andthereforepullthemout，fortheywillworkthybale。Ah，Strumbo，hastthouheard？notthevoiceoftheNightingale，butavoicesweeterthanhers。Yea，withtheseearshastthouheardit，andthereforecutthemoff，fortheyhavecausedthysorrow。Nay，Strumbo，killthyself，drownthyself，hangthyself，starvethyself。Oh，butthenIshallleavemysweetheart。Ohmyheart!Now，pate，forthymaster!Iwillditeaneloquentlove—pistletoher，andthenshehearingthegrandverbosityofmyscripture，willlovemepresently。
[Lethimwritealittleandthenread。]
Mypenisnaught；gentlemen，lendmeaknife。Ithinkthemorehastetheworstspeed。
[Thenwriteagain，andafterread。]
Soitis，mistressDorothy，andthesoleessenceofmysoul，thatthelittlesparklesofaffectionkindledinmetowardsyoursweetselfhathnowincreasedtoagreatflame，andwillereitbelongconsumemypoorheart，exceptyou，withthepleasantwaterofyoursecretfountain，quenchthefuriousheatofthesame。Alas，I
amagentlemanofgoodfameandname，majestical，inparrelcomely，ingateportly。Letnotthereforeyourgentleheartbesohardastodespiseapropertall，youngmanofahandsomelife，andbydespisinghim，notonly，butalsotokillhim。Thusexpectingtimeandtide，Ibidyoufarewell。Yourservant，SigniorStrumbo。
Ohwit!Ohpate!Omemory!Ohand!Oink!Opaper!
Well，nowIwillsenditaway。Trompart，Trompart!whatavillainisthis？Why，sirra，comewhenyourmastercallsyou。Trompart!
[Trompart，entering，saith：]
TROMPART。
Anon，sir。
STRUMBO。
Thouknowest，myprettyboy，whatagoodmastIhavebeentotheeeversinceItooktheeintomyservice。
TROMPART。
Aye，sir。
STRUMBO。
AndhowIhavecherishedtheealways，asifyouhadbeenthefruitofmyloins，fleshofmyflesh，andboneofmybone。
TROMPART。
Aye，sir。
STRUMBO。
Thenshowthyselfhereinatrustyservant，andcarrythislettertomistressDorothy，andtellher——
[Speakinginhisear。ExitTrompart。]
Nay，masters，youshallseeamarriagebyandby。Buthereshecomes。NowmustIframemyamorouspassions。
[EnterDorothyandTrompart。]
DOROTHY。
SigniorStrumbo，wellmet。Ireceivedyourlettersbyyourmanhere，whotoldmeapitifulstoryofyouranguish，andsounderstandingyourpassionsweresogreat，Icamehitherspeedily。
STRUMBO。
Ohmysweetandpigsney，thefecundityofmyingenieisnotsogreat，thatmaydeclareuntoyouthesorrowfulsobsandbrokensleeps，thatIsufferedforyoursake；andthereforeIdesireyoutoreceivemeintoyourfamiliarity。
Foryourlovedothlie，AsnearandasnighUntomyheartwithin，Asmineeyetomynose，Myleguntomyhose，Andmyfleshuntomyskin。
DOROTHY。
Truly，MasterStrumbo，youspeaktoolearnedlyformetounderstandthedriftofyourmind，andthereforetellyourtaleinplainterms，andleaveoffyourdarkriddles。
STRUMBO。
Alas，mistressDorothy，thisismyluck，thatwhenImostwould，Icannotbeunderstood；sothatmygreatlearningisaninconvenienceuntome。Buttospeakinplainterms，Iloveyou，mistressDorothy，ifyouliketoacceptmeintoyourfamiliarity。
DOROTHY。
Ifthisbeall，Iamcontent。
STRUMBO。
Sayestthouso，sweetwench；letmelickthytoes。Farewell，mistress。
[Turningtothepeople。]
Ifanyofyoubeinlove，provideyeacapcasefullofnewcoinedwords，andthenshallyousoonhavethesuccadodelabres，andsomethingelse。
[Exeunt。]
ACTI。SCENE3。Anapartmentinthepalace。
[EnterLocrine，Gwendoline，Camber，Albanact，Corineius，Assarachus，Debon，Thrasimachus。]
LOCRINE。
Uncle，andprincesofbraveBritany，Sincethatournoblefatherisentombed，Asbestbeseemedsobraveaprinceashe，Ifsoyouplease，thisdaymyloveandI，WithinthetempleofConcordia，Willsolemnizeourroyalmarriage。
THRASIMACHUS。
RightnobleLord，yoursubjectseveryone，Mustneedsobeyyourhighnessatcommand；
Especiallyinsuchacauseasthis，Thatmuchconcernsyourhighnessgreatcontent。
LOCRINE。
Thenfrolic，lordings，tofairConcord’swalls，Wherewewillpassthedayinknightlysports，Thenightindancingandinfiguredmasks，AndoffertoGodRisusalloursports[Exeunt。]
ACTII。PROLOGUE。
[EnterAteasbefore。Afteralittlelightningandthundering，lettherecomeforththisshow：——PerseusandAndromeda，handinhand，andCepheusalso，withswordsandtargets。Thenlettherecomeoutofanotherdoor，Phineus，allblackinarmour，withAethiopiansafterhim，drivinginPerseus，andhavingtakenawayAndromeda，letthemdepart，Ateremaining，saying：]
ATE。
Regitomnianumen。
WhenPerseusmarriedfairAndromeda，TheonlydaughterofkingCepheus，HethoughthehadestablishedwellhisCrown，Andthathiskingdomshouldforaieendure。
But，lo，proudPhineuswithabandofmen，Contrivedofsun—burntAethiopians，Byforceofarmsthebridehetookfromhim，Andturnedtheirjoyintoafloodoftears。
SofaresitwithyoungLocrineandhislove，Hethinksthismarriagetendethtohisweal；
Butthisfoulday，thisfoulaccursedday，Isthebeginningofhismiseries。
BeholdwhereHumberandhisScithiansApproachethnighwithallhiswarliketrain。
Ineednot，I，thesequelshalldeclare，Whattragicchancesfalloutinthiswar。
ACTII。SCENEI。
[EnterHumber，Hubba，Estrild，Segar，andtheirsoldiers。]
HUMBER。
Atlengththesnaildothclimethehighesttops，Ascendingupthestatelycastlewalls；
Atlengththewaterwithcontinualdrops，Dothpenetratethehardestmarblestone；
AtlengthwearearrivedinAlbion。
NorcouldthebarbarousDaciansovereign，NoryettherulerofbraveBelgia，StayusfromcuttingovertothisIsle，WhereasIhearatroopofPhrigiansUndertheconductofPostumius’son，Havepitcheduplordlypavilions，AndhopetoprosperinthislovelyIsle。
ButIwillfrustratealltheirfoolishhope，AndteachthemthattheScithianEmperourLeadsfortunetiedinachainofgold，Constraininghertoyielduntohiswill，Andgracehimwiththeirregaldiadem，WhichIwillhavemaugertheirtreblehosts，Andallthepowertheirpettykingscanmake。
HUBBA。
IfshethatrulesfairRhamnis’goldengateGrantusthehonourofthevictory，Ashithertoshealwaysfavouredus，Rightnoblefather，wewillruletheland，EnthronizedinseatsofTopazstones，ThatLocrineandhisbrethrenallmayknow，NonemustbekingbutHumberandhisson。
HUMBER。
Courage，myson，fortuneshallfavourus，Andyieldtousthecoronetofbay，Thatdeckednonebutnobleconquerours。
ButwhatsaithEstrildtotheseregions？
Howlikethshethetemperaturethereof？
Aretheynotpleasantinhergraciouseyes？
ESTRILD。
Theplains，myLord，garnishedwithFlora’swealth，Andoverspreadwithpartycoloredflowers，Doyieldsweetcontentationtomymind。
Theairyhillsenclosedwithshadygroves，Thegrovesreplenishedwithsweetchirpingbirds，Thebirdsresoundingheavenlymelody，AreequaltothegrovesofThessaly，WherePhoebuswiththelearnedLadiesnine，Delightthemselveswithmusicharmony，Andfromthemoistureofthemountaintops，Thesilentspringsdancedownwithmurmuringstreams，Andwaterallthegroundwithcrystalwaves。
ThegentleblastsofEurus，modestwind，MovingthepitteringleavesofSilvan’swoods，DoequalitwithTemp’sparadise；
Andthusconsortedalltooneeffect，DomakemethinkthesearethehappyIsles，Mostfortunate，ifHumbermaythemwin。
HUBBA。
Madam，whereresolutionleadstheway，Andcouragefollowswithimboldenedpace，Fortunecanneverusehertyranny；
ForvaliantnessislikeuntoarockThatstandethinthewavesofOcean，Whichthoughthebillowsbeatoneverside，AndBoreasfellwithhistempestuousstormsBlowethuponitwithahideousclamour，Yetitremainethstillunmoveable。
HUMBER。
Kinglyresolved，thougloryofthysire。
But，worthySegar，whatuncouthnoveltiesBringstthouuntoourroyalmajesty？
SEGAR。
MyLord，theyoungestofallBrutus’sons，StoutAlbanact，withmillionsofmen，Approachethnigh，andmeaneth，erethemorn，Totryyourforcebydintoffatalsword。
HUMBER。
Tut，lethimcomewithmillionsofhosts；
Heshallfindentertainmentgoodenough。
Yea，fitforthosethatareourenemies：
Forwe’llreceivethematthelance’spoints，Andmassacretheirbodieswithourblades：
Yea，thoughtheywereinnumberinfinite，MorethanthemightyBabylonianqueen，SemiramistheruleroftheWest，BroughtgainsttheEmperouroftheScithians；
Yetwouldwenotstartbackonefootfromthem：
Thattheymightknowweareinvincible。
HUBBA。
Now，bygreatJove，thesupremekingofheaven，Andtheimmortalgodsthatlivetherein，Whenasthemorningshowshischeerfulface，AndLucifer，mounteduponhissteed，Bringsinthechariotofthegoldensun，I’llmeetyoungAlbanactintheopenfield，Andcrackmylanceuponhisburganet，Totrythevalourofhisboyishstrength。
TherewillIshowsuchruthfulspectaclesAndcausesogreateffusionofblood，Thatallhisboysshallwonderatmystrength：
AswhenthewarlikequeenofAmazon，Penthisilea，armedwithherlance，Girtwithacorsletofbrightshiningsteel，CoupedupthefaintheartGraeciansinthecamp。
HUMBER。
Spokelikeawarlikeknight，mynobleson；
Nay，likeaprincethatseekshisfather’sjoy。
Therefore，tomorrow，erefairTitanshine，AndbashfulEos，messengeroflight，Expelstheliquidsleepfromoutmen’seyes，Thoushaltconducttherightwingofthehost；
TheleftwingshallbeunderSegar’scharge，Therearwardshallbeundermemyself。
AndlovelyEstrild，fairandgracious，Iffortunefavourmeinmineattempts，AndmaketheQueenoflovelyAlbion，Come，letusinandmusterupourtrain，Andfurnishupourlustysoldiers，Thattheymaybeabulwarktoourstate，Andbringourwishedjoystoperfectend。
ACTII。SCENEII。
[EnterStrumbo，Dorothy，Trompart，cobblingshoesandsinging。TothementerCaptain。]
TROMPART。
WeCobblersleadamerrylife：
ALL。
Dan，dan，dan，dan：
STRUMBO。
Voidofallennuiandstrife：
ALL。
Dandiddledan。
DOROTHY。
Oureaseisgreat，ourlaboursmall：
ALL。
Dan，dan，dan，dan。
STRUMBO。
Andyetourgainsbemuchwithall：
ALL。
Dandiddledan。
DOROTHY。
Withthisartsofineandfair：
ALL。
Dan，dan，dan，dan。
TROMPART。
Nooccupationmaycompare：
ALL。
Dandiddledan。
DOROTHY。
Formerrypastimeandjoyfulglee：
ALL。
Dan，dan，dan，dan。
STRUMBO。
MosthappymenweCobblersbe：
ALL。
Dandiddledan。
TROMPART。
Thecanstandsfullofnappyale：
ALL。
Dan，dan，dan，dan。
STRUMBO。
Inourshopstillwithoutenfail：
ALL。
Dandiddledan。
DOROTHY。
Thisisourmeat，thisisourfood：
ALL。
Dan，dan，dan，dan。
TROMPART。
Thisbringsustoamerrymood：
ALL。
Dandiddledan。
STRUMBO。
Thismakesusworkforcompany：
ALL。
Dan，dan，dan，dan。
DOROTHY。
Topullthetankardscheerfully：
ALL。
Dandiddledan。
TROMPART。
Drinktothyhusband，Dorothy，ALL。
Dan，dan，dan，dan。
DOROTHY。
Why，then，myStrumbo，there’stothee：
ALL。
Dandiddledan。
STRUMBO。
Drinkthoutherest，Trompart，amain：
ALL。
Dan，dan，dan，dan。
DOROTHY。
Whenthatisgone，we’llfill’tagain：
ALL。
Dandiddledan。
CAPTAIN。
Thepooreststateisfarthestfromannoy。
Howmerrilyhesittethonhisstool!
Butwhenheseesthatneedshemustbepressed，He’llturnhisnoteandsinganothertune。
Ho，byyourleave，masterCobbler。
STRUMBO。
Youarewelcome，gentleman。Whatwillyou？anyoldshoesorbuskins？orwillyouhaveyourshoesclouted？IwilldothemaswellasanyCobblerinCathneswhatsoever。
CAPTAIN。
[Showinghimpressmoney。]
OmasterCobbler，youarefardeceivedinme，fordonyouseethis？Icomenottobuyanyshoes，buttobuyyourself；come，sir，youmustbeasoldierintheking’scause。
STRUMBO。
Why，buthearyou，sir；hasyourkinganycommissiontotakeanymanagainsthiswill。Ipromiseyou，Icanscantbelieveit；ordidhegiveyoucommission？
CAPTAIN。
Osir，yeneednotcareforthat；Ineednocommission。
Hold，here：Icommandyou，inthenameofourkingAlbanact，toappeartomorrowinthetown—houseofCathnes。
STRUMBO。
KingNactaball!IcryGodmercy!whathavewetodowithhim，orhewithus？Butyou，sirmastercapontail，drawyourpasteboard，orelseIpromiseyou，I’llgiveyouacanuasadowithabastinadooveryourshoulders，andteachyoutocomehitherwithyourimplements。
CAPTAIN。
Ipraythee，goodfellow，becontent；Idotheking’scommand。
STRUMBO。
Putmeoutofyourbook，then。
CAPTAIN。
Imaynot。
STRUMBO。
[Snatchingupthestaff。]
No!Well，come，sir，willyourstomachserveyou？bygog’sbluehoodandhalidom，Iwillhaveaboutwithyou。
[Fightboth。EnterThrasimachus。]
THRASIMACHUS。
Hownow，whatnoise，whatsuddenclamor’sthis？
Hownow，mycaptainandthecobblersohardatit？
Sirs，whatisyourquarrel？
CAPTAIN。
Nothing，sir，butthathewillnottakepressmoney。
THRASIMACHUS。
Here，goodfellow；takeitatmycommand，Unlessyoumeantobestretched。
STRUMBO。
Truly，mastergentleman，Ilacknomoney；ifyouplease，Iwillresignittooneofthesepoorfellows。
THRASIMACHUS。
Nosuchmatter，Lookyoubeatthecommonhousetomorrow。
[ExitThrasimachusandthecaptain。]
STRUMBO。
O，wife，Ihavespunafairthread!IfIhadbeenquiet，Ihadnotbeenpressed，andthereforewellmayIwayment。Butcome，sirrah，shutup，forwemusttothewars。
[Exeunt。]
ACTII。SCENEIII。ThecampofAlbanact。
[EnterAlbanact，Debon，Thrasimachus，andtheLords。]
ALBA。
Bravecavalries，princesofAlbany，Whosetrenchantbladeswithourdeceasedsire，PassingthefrontiersofbraveGraecia，Werebathedinourenemies’lukewarmblood，Nowisthetimetomanifestyourwills，Yourhaughtymindsandresolutions。
NowopportunityisofferedTotryyourcourageandyourearnestzeal，WhichyoualwaysprotesttoAlbanact；
Foratthistime，yea，atthispresenttime，Stoutfugitives，comefromtheScithians’bounds，Havepesteredeveryplacewithmutinies。
Buttrustme，Lordings，IwillneverceaseTopersecutetherascalrunnagates，Tillalltherivers，stainedwiththeirblood，Shallfullyshowtheirfataloverthrow。
DEBON。
Soshallyourhighnessmeritgreatrenown，Andimitateyouragedfather’ssteps。
ALBA。
Buttellme，cousin，camestthouthroughtheplains？
AndsawestthoutherethefainheartfugitivesMusteringtheirweather—beatensoldiers？
Whatorderkeeptheyintheirmarshalling？
THRASIMACHUS。
AfterwepassedthegrovesofCaledone，Wheremurmuringriversslidewithsilentstreams，WedidbeholdthestragglingScithians’camp，Repletewithmen，storedwithmunition；
TheremightweseethevaliantmindedknightsFetchingcareersalongthespaciousplains。
HumberandHubbaarmedinazureblue，Mountedupontheircourserswhiteassnow，Wenttobeholdthepleasantfloweringfields；
HectorandTroialus，Priamuslovelysons，ChasingtheGraeciansoverSimoeis，Werenottobecomparedtothesetwoknights。
ALBA。
WellhastthoupaintedoutineloquenceTheportraitureofHumberandhisson，AsfortunateaswasPolicrates；
Yetshouldtheynotescapeourconqueringswords，Orboastofoughtbutofourclemency。
[EnterStrumboandTrompart，cryingoften；
Wildfireandpitch，wildfireandpitch，&c。]
THRASIMACHUS。
What，sirs!whatmeanyoubytheseclamorsmade，Theseoutcriesraisedinourstatelycourt？
STRUMBO。
Wildfireandpitch，wildfireandpitch。
THRASIMACHUS。
Villains，Isay，tellusthecausehereof？
STRUMBO。
Wildfireandpitch，&c。
THRASIMACHUS。
Tellme，youvillains，whyyoumakethisnoise，OrwithmylanceIwillprickyourbowelsout。
ALBA。
Whereareyourhouses，where’syourdwellingplace？
STRUMBO。
Place？Ha，ha，ha!laughamonthandadayathim。
Place!IcryGodmercy：why，doyouthinkthatsuchpoorhonestmenaswebe，holdourhabitaclesinkings’
palaces？Ha，ha，ha!Butbecauseyouseemtobeanabominablechieftain，Iwilltellyouourstate。
Fromthetoptothetoe，Fromtheheadtotheshoe；
Fromthebeginningtotheending，Fromthebuildingtotheburning。
ThishonestfellowandIhadourmansioncottageinthesuburbsofthiscity，hardbythetempleofMercury。AndbythecommonsoldiersoftheShitens，theScithians——
whatdoyoucallthem？——withallthesuburbswereburnttotheground，andtheashesareleftthere，forthecountrywivestowashbuckswithall。
Andthatwhichgrievesmemost，Mylovingwife，（Ocruelstrife!）
Thewickedflamesdidroast。
Andtherefore，captaincrust，Wewillcontinuallycry，ExceptyouseekaremedyOurhousestoreedifyWhichnowareburnttodust。
BOTHCRY。
Wildfireandpitch，wildfireandpitch。
ALBA。
Well，wemustremedytheseoutrages，Andthrowrevengeupontheirhatefulheads。
Andyou，goodfellows，foryourhousesburnst，Wewillremunerateyoustoreofgold，Andbuildyourhousesbyourpalacegate。
STRUMBO。
Gate!Opettytreasontomyperson!nowhereelsebutbyyourbackside？Gate!OhhowIamvexedinmycollar!Gate!IcryGodmercy!Doyouhear，masterking？Ifyoumeantogratifysuchpoormenaswebe，youmustbuildourhousesbytheTavern。
ALBA。
Itshallbedone，sir。
STRUMBO。
NeartheTavern，aye!bylady，sir，itwasspokenlikeagoodfellow。Doyouhear，sir？whenourhouseisbuilded，ifyoudochancetopassorrepassthatway，wewillbestowaquartofthebestwineuponyou。
[Exit。]
ALBA。
Itgrievesme，lordings，thatmysubjects’goodsShouldthusbespoiledbytheScithians，Who，asyousee，withlightfootforagersDepopulatetheplaceswheretheycome。
ButcursedHumberthoushaltruethedayThaterethoucamestuntoCathnesia。
[Exeunt。]
ACTII。SCENEIV。ThecampofHumber。
[EnterHumber，Hubba，Trussier，andtheirsoldiers。]
HUMBER。
Hubba，gotakeacoronetofourhorse，Asmanylancers，andlightarmedknightsAsmaysufficeforsuchanenterprise，AndplacetheminthegroveofCaledon。
Withthese，whenastheskirmishdothincrease，Retirethoufromthesheltersofthewood，AndsetupontheweakenedTroyans’backs，ForpolicyjoinedwithchivalryCanneverbeputbackfromvictory。
[Exit。Albanactenterandsay（clownswithhim）。]
ALBA。
ThoubasebornHun，howdurstthoubesoboldAsoncetomenacewarlikeAlbanact，Thegreatcommanderoftheseregions？
Butthoushaltbuythyrashnesswiththydeath，Andruetoolatethyoverboldattempts；
Forwiththissword，thisinstrumentofdeath，Thathathbeendrenchedinmyfoe—men’sblood，I’llseparatethybodyfromtheyhead，Andsetthatcowardbloodofthineabroach。
STRUMBO。
Nay，withthisstaff，greatStrumbo’sinstrument，I’llcrackthycockscomb，paltryScithian。
HUMBER。
NorwreakIofthythreat，thouprincoxboy，NordoIfearthyfoolishinsolency；
Andbutthoubetterusethybraggingblade，Thenthoudoestrulethyoverflowingtongue，SuperbiousBrittain，thoushaltknowtoosoonTheforceofHumberandhisScithians。
[Letthemfight。Humberandhissoldiersrunin。]
STRUMBO。
Ohorrible，terrible。
[Exit。]
ACTII。SCENEV。Anotherpartofthefieldofbattle。
[Soundthealarm。EnterHumberandhissoldiers。]
HUMBER。
HowbravelythisyoungBrittain，Albanact，Dartethabroadthethunderboltsofwar，Beatingdownmillionswithhisfuriousmood，Andinhisglorytriumphsoverall，Movingthemasssquadrantsoftheground；
Heapshillsonhills，toscalethestarrysky，AswhenBriareus，armedwithanhundrethhands，FlungforthanhundrethmountainsatgreatJove，AndwhenthemonstrousgiantMonichusHurledmountOlympusatgreatMarshistarget，AndshothugecaedarsatMinerva’sshield。
HowdothheoverlookwithhaughtyfrontMyfleetinghosts，andliftshisloftyfaceAgainstusallthatnowdofearhisforce，Likeasweseethewrathfulseafromfar，Inagreatmountainheaped，withhideousnoise，Withthousandbillowsbeatagainsttheships，Andtosstheminthewavesliketennisballs。
[Soundthealarm。]
Ayeme，IfearmyHubbaissurprised。
[Soundagain。EnterAlbanact。]
ALBA。
Followme，soldiers，followAlbanact；
PursuetheScithiansflyingthroughthefield：
Letnoneofthemescapewithvictory；
ThattheymayknowtheBrittains’forceismoreThanallthepowerofthetremblingHuns。
THRASIMACHUS。
Forward，bravesoldiers，forward!keepthechase。
HethattakescaptiveHumberorhissonShallberewardedwithacrownofgold。
[Soundalarm，thenletthemfight，Humbergiveback，Hubbaenterattheirbacks，andkillDebon，letStrumbofalldown，Albanactrunin，andafterwardsenterwounded。]
ALBA。
Injuriousfortune，hastthoucrossedmethus？
Thus，inthemorningofmyvictories，Thus，intheprimeofmyfelicity，Tocutmeoffbysuchhardoverthrow!
Hadstthounotimethyrancortodeclare，Butinthespringofallmydignities？
Hadstthounoplacetospitthyvenomout，ButonthepersonofyoungAlbanact？
I，thaterewhiledidscaremineenemies，Anddrovethemalmosttoashamefulflight，I，thaterewhilefulllion—likedidfareAmongstthedangersofthethickthrongedpikes，MustnowdepartmostlamentablyslainByHumber’streacheriesandfortune’sspites。
Cursedbehercharms，damnedbehercursedcharmsThatdothdeludethewaywardheartsofmen，Ofmenthattrustuntoherficklewheel，Whichneverleavethturningupsidedown。
Ogods，Oheavens，allotmebuttheplaceWhereImayfindherhatefulmansion!
I’llpasstheAlpstowateryMeroe，WherefieryPhoebusinhischariot，ThewheelswhereofaredeckedwithEmeralds，Castssuchaheat，yeasuchascorchingheat，AndspoilethFloraofherchecqueredgrass；
I’lloverrunthemountainCaucasus，WherefellChimaerainhertripleshapeRollethhotflamesfromouthermonstrouspaunch，Searingthebeastswithissueofhergorge；
I’llpassthefrozenZonewhereicyflakes，Stoppingthepassageofthefleetingships，Dolielikemountainsinthecongealedsea：
WhereifIfindthathatefulhouseofhers，I’llpullthepicklewheelfromoutherhands，Andtieherselfineverlastingbands。
ButallinvainIbreaththesethreatenings；
Thedayislost，theHunsareconquerors，Debonisslain，mymenaredonetodeath，ThecurrentsswiftswimviolentlywithbloodAndlast，Othatthislastnightsolonglast，MyselfwithwoundspastallrecoveryMustleavemycrownforHumbertopossess。
STRUMBO。
Lordhavemercyuponus，masters，Ithinkthisisaholyday；everymanliessleepinginthefields，but，Godknows，fullsoreagainsttheirwills。
THRASIMACHUS。
Fly，nobleAlbanact，andsavethyself。
TheScithiansfollowwithgreatcelerity，Andthere’snowaybutflight，orspeedydeath；
Fly，nobleAlbanact，andsavethyself。
[ExitThrasimachus。Soundthealarm。]
ALBA。
Nay，letthemflythatfeartodiethedeath，Thattrembleatthenameoffatalmors。
NevershallproudHumberboastorbraghimselfThathehathputyoungAlbanacttoflight；
Andleastheshouldtriumphatmydecay，Thisswordshallreavehismasterofhislife，Thatofthathsavedhismaster’sdoubtfullife：
But，oh，mybrethren，ifyoucareforme，Revengemydeathuponhistraitoroushead。
Etvosqueisdomusestnigrantisregiaditis，Quiregitisrigidostigiosmoderaminelucos：
Noxcoecireginapoli，furialisErinnis，Diiquedeaequeomnes，Albanumtolliteregem，Tolliteflumineisundisrigidaquepalude。
Nunemefatavocant，loccondampectoreferrum。
[Thrustshimselfthrough。EnterTrompart。]
TROMPART。
O，whathathhedone？hisnosebleeds。
But，oh，Ismellafox：
Lookwheremymasterlies。Master，master。
STRUMBO。
Letmealone，Itellthee，forIamdead。
TROMPART。
Yetoneword，goodmaster。
STRUMBO。
Iwillnotspeak，forIamdead，Itellthee。
TROMPART。
Andismymasterdead？
Osticksandstones，brickbatsandbones，andismymasterdead？
Oyoucockatricesandyoubablatrices，thatinthewoodsdwell：
Youbriersandbrambles，youcook’sshopsandshambles，comehowlandyell。
Withhowling&screeking，withwailingandweeping，comeyoutolament，OColliersofCroyden，andrusticsofRoyden，andfishersofKent；
ForStrumbothecobbler，thefinemerrycobblerofCathnestown：
Atthissamestour，atthisveryhour，liesdeadontheground。
Omaster，thieves，thieves，thieves。
STRUMBO。
Wherebethey？coxmetunny，bobekin!letmeberising。Begone；weshallberobbedbyandby。
[Exeunt。]
ACTII。SCENEVI。ThecampoftheHuns。
[EnterHumber，Hubba，Segar，Thrassier，Estrild，andthesoldiers。]
HUMBER。
ThusfromthedreadfulshocksoffuriousMars，Thunderingalarms，andRhamnusias’drum，Weareretiredwithjoyfulvictory。
TheslaughteredTroyans，squeltringintheirblood，Infecttheairwiththeircarcasses，Andareapreyforeveryravenousbird。
ESTRILD。
Soperishtheythatareourenemies!
SoperishtheythatlovenotHumber’sweal，AndmightyJove，commanderoftheworld，Protectmylovefromallfalsetreacheries。
HUMBER。
Thanks，lovelyEstrild，solacetomysoul。
But，valiantHubba，forthychivalry，DeclaredagainstthemenofAlbany，Lo，hereafloweringgarlandwreathedofbay，Asarewardforthyforwardmind。
[Setitonhishead。]
HUBBA。
Thisunexpectedhonor，noblesire，Willprickmycourageuntobraverdeeds，Andcausemetoattemptsuchhardexploits，ThatalltheworldshallsoundofHubba’sname。
HUMBER。
Andnow，bravesoldiers，forthisgoodsuccess，CarousewholecupsofAmazonianwine，SweeterthannectarorAmbrosia，Andcastawaytheclodsofcursedcare，WithgobletscrownedwithSemeleius’gifts。
NowletusmarchtoAbis’silverstreams，ThatclearlyglidealongtheChampaignfields，Andmoistthegrassymeadswithhumiddrops。
Sounddrums&trumpets，soundupcheerfully，Sithwereturnwithjoyandvictory。
[Exeunt。]
ACTIII。PROLOGUE。
[EnterAteasbefore。Thedumbshow。ACrocodilesittingonariver’srank，andalittleSnakestingingit。
Thenletbothofthemfallintothewater。]
ATE。
Scelerainauthoremcadunt。
HighonabankbyNilus’boistrousstreams，FearfullysattheAegiptianCrocodile，DreadfullygrindinginhersharplongteethThebrokenbowelsofasillyfish。
Hisbackwasarmedagainstthedintofspear，Withshieldsofbrassthatshinedlikeburnishedgold；
Andashestretchedforthhiscruelpaws，AsubtleAdder，creepingcloselynear，Thrustinghisforkedstingintohisclaws，Privilyshedhispoisonthroughhisbones；
Whichmadehimswell，thattherehisbowelsburst，Thatdidsomuchinhisowngreatnesstrust。
SoHumber，havingconqueredAlbanact，DothyieldhisgloryuntoLocrine’ssword。
Markwhatensuesandyoumayeasilysee，ThatallourlifeisbutaTragedy。
ACTIII。SCENEI。Troynouant。AnapartmentintheRoyalPalace。
[EnterLocrine，Gwendoline，Corineius，Assaracus，Thrasimachus，Camber。]
LOCRINE。
Andisthistrue？IsAlbanactusslain？
HathcursedHumber，withhisstragglinghost，Withthathisarmymadeofmungrelcurs，Broughtourredoubtedbrothertohisend？
OthatIhadtheThracianOrpheus’harp，FortoawakeoutoftheinfernalshadeThoseuglydevilsofblackErebus，Thatmighttormentthedamnedtraitor’ssoul!
OthatIhadAmphion’sinstrument，ToquickenwithhisvitalnotesandtunesTheflintyjointsofeverystonyrock，BywhichtheScithiansmightbepunished!
For，bythelighteningofalmightyJove，TheHunshalldie，hadhetenthousandlives：
AndwouldtoGodhehadtenthousandlives，ThatImightwiththearm—strongHerculesCropoffsovileanHydra’shissingheads!
Butsayme，cousin，forIlongtohear，HowAlbanactcamebyuntimelydeath。
THRASIMACHUS。
AfterthetraitroushostofScithiansEnteredthefieldwithmartialequipage，YoungAlbanact，impatientofdelay，Ledforthhisarmygainstthestragglingmates，Whosemultitudediddauntoursoldiers’minds。
Yetnothingcoulddismaytheforwardprince，Butwithacouragemostheroical，Liketoalionmongstaflockoflambs，Madehavocofthefaintheartfugitives，Hewingapassagethroughthemwithhissword。
Yea，wehadalmostgiventhemtherepulse，Whensuddenly，fromoutthesilentwood，Hubba，withtwentythousandsoldiers，Cowardlycameuponourweakenedbacks，Andmurtheredallwithfatalmassacre。
AmongstthewhicholdDebon，martialknight，Withmanywoundswasbroughtuntothedeath，AndAlbanact，oppressedwithmultitude，Whilstvaliantlyhefelledhisenemies，Yieldedhislifeandhonourtothedust。
Hebeingdead，thesoldiersfledamain，AndIaloneescapedthembyflight，Tobringyoutidingsoftheseaccidents。
LOCRINE。
NotagedPriam，KingofstatelyTroy，GrandEmperorofbarbarousAsia，WhenhebeheldhisnoblemindedsonsSlaintraitorouslybyalltheMermidons，LamentedmorethanIforAlbanact。
GWENDOLINE。
NotHecuba，thequeenofIliumWhenshebeheldthetownofPergamus，Herpalace，burnstwithalldevouringflames，HerfiftysonsanddaughtersfreshofhueMurtheredbywickedPirrhus’bloodysword，ShedsuchsadtearsasIforAlbanact。
CAMBER。
ThegriefofNiobe，fairAthen’squeen，Forhersevensons，magnanimousinfield，Forhersevendaughters，fairerthanthefairest，Isnottobecomparedwithmylaments。
CORINEIUS。
Invainyousorrowfortheslaughteredprince，Invainyousorrowforhisoverthrow；
Helovesnotmostthatdothlamentthemost，Buthethatseekstovengetheinjury。
Thinkyoutoquelltheenemy’swarliketrainWithchildishsobsandwomanishlaments？
Unsheathyourswords，unsheathyourconqueringswords，Andseekrevenge，thecomfortforthissore。
InCornwall，whereIholdmyregiment，EvenjusttenthousandvaliantmenatarmsHathCorineiusreadyatcommand：
Alltheseandmore，ifneedshallmorerequire，HathCorineiusreadyatcommand。
CAMBER。
AndinthefieldsofmartialCambria，ClosebytheboistrousIscan’ssilverstreams，Wherelightfootfairiesskipfrombanktobank，Fulltwentythousandbravecourageousknights，Wellexercisedinfeatsofchivalry，Inmanlymannermostinvincible，YoungCamberhathwithgoldandvictual：
Alltheseandmore，ifneedshallmorerequire，Iofferuptovengemybrother’sdeath。
LOCRINE。
Thanks，lovinguncle，andgoodbrother，too；
Forthisrevenge，forthissweetword，revengeMusteaseandceasemywrongfulinjuries。
AndbytheswordofbloodyMars，Iswear，Ne’ershallsweetquietenterthismyfront，TillIbevengedonhistraitorousheadThatslewmynoblebrotherAlbanact。
Sounddrumsandtrumpets；musterupthecamp。
ForwewillstraightmarchtoAlbania。
[Exeunt。]
ACTIII。SCENEII。Thebanksoftheriver，afterwardtheHumber。
[EnterHumber，Estrild，Hubba，Trussier，andthesoldiers。]
HUMBER。
Thusarewecome，victoriousconquerors，Untotheflowingcurrent’ssilverstreams，Which，inmemorialofourvictory，Shallbeagnominatedbyourname，Andtalkedofbyourposterity：
ForsureIhopebeforethegoldensunPostethhishorsestofairThetis’plains，Toseethewaterturnedintoblood，Andchangehisbluishhuetoruefulred，ByreasonofthefatalmassacreWhichshallbemadeuponthevirentplains。
[EntertheghostofAlbanact。]
GHOST。
Seehowthetraitordothpresagehisharm，Seehowhegloriesathisowndecay，Seehowhetriumphsathisproperloss；
Ofortunewild，unstable，fickle，frail!
HUMBER。
MethinksIseebotharmiesinthefield：
Thebrokenlancesclimbthecrystalskies；
Someheadlesslie，somebreathlessontheground，Andeveryplaceisstrewedwithcarcasses。
Behold!thegrasshathlosthispleasantgreen，Thesweetestsightthatevermightbesee。
GHOST。
Aye，traitorousHumber，thoushaltfinditso。
Yea，tothycostthoushaltthesamebehold，Withanguish，sorrow，andwithsadlaments。
Thegrassyplains，thatnowdopleasethineeyes，Shallerethenightbecolouredallwithblood；
TheshadygroveswhichnowinclosethycampAndyieldsweetsavourstothydamnedcorps，Shallerethenightbefiguredallwithblood：
Theprofoundstream，thatpassethbythytents，Andwithhismoistureservethallthycamp，Shallerethenightconvertedbetoblood，——
Yea，withthebloodofthosethystragglingboys；
Fornowrevengeshalleasemylingeringgrief，Andnowrevengeshallglutmylongingsoul。
HUBBA。
Letcomewhatwill，Imeantobearitout，Andeitherlivewithgloriousvictory，Ordiewithfamerenownedforchivalry。
Heisnotworthyofthehoneycomb，Thatshunsthehivesbecausethebeeshavestings：
Thatlikesmebestthatisnotgotwithease，Whichthousanddangersdoaccompany；
Fornothingcandismayourregalmind，Whichaimsatnothingbutagoldencrown，Theonlyupshotofmineenterprises。
WeretheyenchantedingrimPluto’scourt，Andkeptfortreasuremongsthishellishcrew，IwouldeitherquellthetripleCerberusAndallthearmyofhishatefulhags，OrrollthestonewithwretchedSisiphos。
HUMBER。
Rightmartialbethythoughtsmynobleson，Andallthywordssavourofchivalry。——
[EnterSegar。]
ButwarlikeSegar，whatstrangeaccidentsMakesyoutoleavethewardingofthecamp。
SEGAR。
Toarms，myLord，tohonourablearms!
Takehelmandtargeinhand；theBrittainscome，WithgreatermultitudethanersttheGreeksBroughttotheportsofPhrygianTenidos。
HUMBER。
ButwhatsaithSegartotheseaccidents？
Whatcounselgivesheinextremities？
SEGAR。
Whythis，myLord，experienceteachethus：
Thatresolutionisasolehelpatneed。
Andthis，myLord，ourhonourteachethus：
Thatwebeboldineveryenterprise。
Thensincethereisnowaybutfightordie，Beresolute，myLord，forvictory。
HUMBER。
Andresolute，Segar，Imeantobe。
Perhapssomeblissfulstarwillfavourus，Andcomfortbringtoourperplexedstate。
Come，letusinandfortifyourcamp，Sotowithstandtheirstronginvasion。
[Exeunt。]
ACTIII。SCENEIII。Beforethehutofapeasant。
[EnterStrumbo，Trompart，Oliver，andhissonWilliamfollowingthem。]
STRUMBO。
Nay，neighbourOliver，ifyoubesowhat，come，prepareyourself。Youshallfindtwoasstoutfellowsofus，asanyinalltheNorth。
OLIVER。
No，bymydorth，neighborStrumbo。Ichzeedatyouareamanofsmallzideration，datwillzeektoinjureyouroldvriends，oneofyourvamiliarguests；
andderefore，zeeingyourpinionistodealwithoutenreazon，ichandmyzonWilliamwilltakedatcourse，datshallbefardestvromreason。Howzayyou，willyouhavemydaughterorno？
STRUMBO。
Averyhardquestion，neighbour，butIwillsolveitasImay。Whatreasonhaveyoutodemanditofme？
WILLIAM。
Marry，sir，whatreasonhadyou，whenmysisterwasinthebarn，totumbleheruponthehay，andtofishherbelly。
STRUMBO。
Mass，thousaisttrue。Well，butwouldyouhavememarryhertherefore？No，Iscornher，andyou。Aye，Iscornyouall。
OLIVER。
Youwillnothaveherthen？
STRUMBO。
No，asIamatruegentleman。
WILLIAM。
Thenwillweschoolyou，ereyouandweparthence。
[Theyfight。EnterMargeryandsnatchthestaffoutofherbrother’shand，asheisfighting。]
STRUMBO。
Aye，youcomeinpuddingtime，orelseIhaddressedthem。
MARGERY。
You，mastersaucebox，lobcock，cockscomb，youslopsauce，lickfingers，willyounothear？
STRUMBO。
Whospeakyouto？me？
MARGERY。
Aye，sir，toyou，Johnlackhonesty，littlewit。Isityouthatwillhavenoneofme？
STRUMBO。
No，bymytroth，mistressnicebice。Howfineyoucannicknameme。Ithinkyouwerebroughtupintheuniversityofbridewell；youhaveyourrhetoricsoreadyatyourtongue’send，asifyouwereneverwellwarnedwhenyourwereyoung。
MARGERY。
Whythen，goodmancods—head，ifyouwillhavenoneofme，farewell。
STRUMBO。
Ifyoubesoplain，mistressdrigledragle，fareyouwell。
MARGERY。
Nay，masterStrumbo，ereyougofromhence，wemusthavemorewords。Youwillhavenoneofme？
[Theybothfight。]
STRUMBO。
Ohmyhead，myhead!leave，leave，leave!Iwill，Iwill，Iwill!
MARGERY。
UponthatconditionIlettheealone。
OLIVER。
Hownow，masterStrumbo？hathmydaughtertaughtyouanewlesson？
STRUMBO。
Aye，buthearyou，goodmanOliver；itwillnotbeformyeasetohavemyheadbrokeneveryday；thereforeremedythisandweshallagree。
OLIVER。
Well，zon，well——foryouaremyzonnow——allshallberemedied。Daughter，befriendswithhim。
[Shakehands。ExeuntOliver，William，andMargery。]
STRUMBO。
Youareasweetnut!Thedevilcrackyou。Masters，I
thinkitbemyluck；myfirstwifewasalovingquietwench，butthis，Ithink，wouldwearythedevil。Iwouldshemightbeburntasmyotherwifewas。Ifnot，Imustruntothehalterforhelp。Ocodpiece，thouhastdonethymaster!thisitistobemeddlingwithwarmplackets。
[Exeunt。]
ACTIII。SCENEIV。ThecampofLocrine。
[EnterLocrine，Camber，Corineius，Thrasimachus，Assarachus。]
LOCRINE。
NowamIguardedwithanhostofmen，Whosehaughtycourageisinvincible：
NowamIhemmedwithtroopsofsoldiers，SuchasmightforceBellonatoretire，Andmakehertrembleattheirpuissance：
NowsitIlikethemightygodofwar，When，armedwithhiscoatofAdament，Mountedhischariotdrawnwithmightybulls，HedrovetheArgivesoverXanthus’streams：
Now，cursedHumber，doththyenddrawnigh。
Downgoesthegloryofthyvictories，Andallthefame，andallthyhighrenownShallinamomentyieldtoLocrine’ssword。
Thybraggingbannerscrossedwithargentstreams，Theornamentsofthypavilions，Shallallbecapituatedwiththishand，Andthouthyself，atAlbanactus’tomb，ShaltofferedbeinsatisfactionOfallthewrongsthoudidsthimwhenhelived。——
Butcanstthoutellme，braveThrasimachus，HowfarwearedistantfromHumber’scamp？
THRASIMACHUS。
MyLord，withinyonfoulaccursedgrove，Thatbearsthetokensofouroverthrow，ThisHumberhathintrenchedhisdamnedcamp。
Marchon，myLord，becauseIlongtoseeThetreacherousScithianssqueltringintheirgore。
LOCRINE。
Sweetfortune，favourLocrinewithasmile，ThatImayvengemynoblebrother’sdeath；
AndinthemidstofstatelyTroinouant，I’llbuildatempletothydeityOfperfectmarbleandofIacinthestones，ThatitshallpassthehighPyramids，Whichwiththeirtopsurmountthefirmament。
CAMBER。
Thearmstrongoffspringofthedoublednight，StoutHercules，Alemena’smightyson，Thattamedthemonstersofthethreefoldworld，Andridtheoppressedfromthetyrant’syokes，Didnevershowsuchvaliantnessinfight，AsIwillnowfornobleAlbanact。
CORINEIUS。
FullfourscoreyearshathCorineiuslived，Sometimeinwar，sometimeinquietpeace，AndyetIfeelmyselftobeasstrongAserstIwasinsummerofmineage，AbletotossthisgreatunwieldyclubWhichhathbeenpaintedwithmyfoemen’sbrains；
AndwiththisclubI’llbreakthestrongarrayOfHumberandhisstragglingsoldiers，Orlosemylifeamongstthethickestprease，Anddiewithhonourinmylatestdays。
YetereIdietheyallshallunderstandWhatforceliesinstoutCorineius’hand。
THRASIMACHUS。
AndifThrasimachusdetractthefight，Eitherforweaknessorforcowardice，LethimnotboastthatBrutuswashiseame，OrthatbraveCorineiuswashissire。
LOCRINE。
Thencourage，soldiers，firstforyoursafety，Nextforyourpeace，lastforyourvictory。
[Exeunt。]
ACTIII。SCENEV。Thefieldofbattle。
[Soundthealarm。EnterHubbaandSegaratonedoor，andCorineiusattheother。]
CORINEIUS。
ArtthouthatHumber，princeoffugitives，ThatbythytreasonslewstyoungAlbanact？
HUBBA。
IamhissonthatslewyoungAlbanact，Andifthoutakenotheed，proudPhrigian，I’llsendthysouluntotheStigianlake，TheretocomplainofHumber’sinjuries。
CORINEIUS。
Youtriumph，sir，beforethevictory，ForCorineiusisnotsosoonslain。
But，cursedScithians，youshallruethedayThatereyoucameintoAlbania。
SoperishthythatenvyBrittain’swealth，Soletthemdiewithendlessinfamy；
Andhethatseekshissovereign’soverthrow，Wouldthismyclubmightaggravatehiswoe。
[Strikesthembothdownwithhisclub。]
ACTIII。SCENEVI。Anotherpartofthefield。
[EnterHumber。]
HUMBER。
WheremayIfindsomedesertwilderness，WhereImaybreathoutcurseasIwould，Andscaretheearthwithmycondemningvoice；
WhereeveryechoesrepercussionMayhelpmetobewailmineoverthrow，Andaidemeinmysorrowfullaments？
WheremayIfindsomehollowuncothrock，WhereImaydamn，condemn，andbanmyfillTheheavens，thehell，theearth，theair，thefire，Anduttercursestotheconcavesky，Whichmayinfecttheairyregions，AndlightupontheBrittainLocrine’shead？
YouuglyspritesthatinCocitusmourn，Andgnashyourteethwithdolorouslaments：
YoufearfuldogsthatinblackLaethehowl，Andscaretheghostswithyourwideopenthroats：
Youuglyghoststhat，flyingfromthesedogs，DoplungeyourselvesinPuryflegiton：
Come，allofyou，andwithyourshrikingnotesAccompanytheBrittains’conqueringhost。
Come，fierceErinnis，horriblewithsnakes；
Come，uglyFuries，armedwithyourwhips；
YouthreefoldjudgesofblackTartarus，Andallthearmyofyouhellishfiends，WithnewfoundtormentsrackproudLocrine’sbones!
Ogods，andstars!damnedbethegods&starsThatdidnotdrownmeinfairThetis’plains!
Curstbethesea，thatwithoutrageouswaves，WithsurgingbillowsdidnotrivemyshipsAgainsttherocksofhighCerannia，Orswallowmeintoherwaterygulf!
WouldGodwehadarrivedupontheshoreWherePoliphemusandtheCyclopsdwell，OrwherethebloodyAnthrophagieWithgreedyjawsdevoursthewanderingwights!
[EntertheghostofAlbanact。]
ButwhycomesAlbanact’sbloodyghost，Tobringacorsivetoourmiseries？
Is’tnotenoughtosuffershamefulflight，Butwemustbetormentednowwithghosts，Withapparitionsfearfultobehold？
GHOST。
Revenge!revengeforblood!
HUMBER。
SonoughtwillsatisfyyourwanderingghostButdirerevenge，nothingbutHumber’sfall，BecauseheconqueredyouinAlbany。
Now，bymysoul，HumberwouldbecondemnedToTantal’shungerorIxion’swheel，OrtothevultureofPrometheus，Ratherthanthatthismurtherwereundone。
WhenasIdieI’lldragthycursedghostThroughalltheriversoffoulErebus，ThroughburningsulphuroftheLimbo—lake，ToallaytheburningfuryofthatheatThatragethinmineeverlastingsoul。
GHOST。
Vindicta，vindicta。
[Exeunt。]
ACTIV。PROLOGUE。
[EnterAteasbefore。ThenlettherefollowOmphale，daughtertothekingofLydia，havingaclubinherhand，andalion’sskinonherback，Herculesfollowingwithadistaff。ThenletOmphaleturnabout，andtakingoffherpantole，strikeHerculesonthehead；thenletthemdepart，Ateremaining，saying：]
QuemnonArgolicimandotaseveraTyranni，NonpotuitJunovincere，vicitamor。
StoutHercules，themirroroftheworld，SontoAlemenaandgreatJupiter，Aftersomanyconquestswoninfield，Aftersomanymonstersquelledbyforce，YieldedhisvalianthearttoOmphale，Afearfulwomanvoidofmanlystrength。
Shetooktheclub，andwearthelion’sskin；
Hetookthewheel，andmaidenlyganspin。
SomartialLocrine，cheeredwithvictory，FallethinlovewithHumber’sconcubine，AndsoforgettethpeerlessGwendoline。
HisuncleCorineiusstormsatthis，AndforcethLocrineforhisgracetosue。
Loherethesum，theprocessdothensue。
[Exit。]
ACTIV。SCENEI。ThecampofLocrine。
[EnterLocrine，Camber，Corineius，Assaracus，Thrasimachus，andthesoldiers。]
LOCRINE。
ThusfromthefurtyofBellona’sbroils，Withsoundofdrumandtrumpets’melody，TheBrittainkingreturnstriumphantly。
TheScithiansslainwithgreatoccasionDoequalizethegrassinmultitude，Andwiththeirbloodhavestainedthestreamingbrooks，OfferingtheirbodiesandtheirdearestbloodAssacrificetoAlbanactus’ghost。
Now，cursedHumber，hastthoupaidthydue，Forthydeceitsandcraftytreacheries，Forallthyguilesanddamnedstrategems，Withlossoflife，andeverduringshame。
Wherearethyhorsestrappedwithburnishedgold，Thytramplingcoursersruledwithfoamingbits？
Wherearethysoldiers，strongandnumberless，Thyvaliantcaptainsandthynoblepeers？
EvenasthecountryclownswithsharpestscythesDomowthewitheredgrassfromofftheearth，OrastheploughmanwithhispiercingshareRenteththebowelsofthefertilefields，Andrippethuptherootswithrazourskeen：
SoLocrinewithhismightycurtleaxeHathcroppedofftheheadsofallthyHuns；
SoLocrine’speershavedauntedallthypeers，Anddrovethinhostuntoconfusion，Thatthoumayestsufferpenanceforthyfault，AnddieformurderingvaliantAlbanact。
CORINEIUS。
Andthus，yeathus，shallalltherestbeservedThatseektoenterAlbiongainstourwills。
IfthebravenationoftheTroglodites，IfallthecoalblackAethiopians，IfalltheforcesoftheAmazons，IfallthehostsoftheBarbarianlands，Shoulddaretoenterthisourlittleworld，Soonshouldtheyruetheiroverboldattempts，Thatafterusourprogenymaysay，Thereliethebeaststhatsoughttousurpourland。
LOCRINE。
Aye，theyarebeaststhatseektousurpourland，Andliketobrutishbeaststheyshallbeserved。
FormightyJove，thesupremekingofheaven，ThatguidestheconcourseoftheMeteors，Andrulesthemotionoftheazuresky，FightsalwaysfortheBrittains’safety。——
Butstay!methinksIhearsomeshrikingnoise，Thatdrawethneartoourpavilion。
[EnterthesoldiersleadinginEstrild。]
ESTRILD。
Whatprincesoere，adornedwithgoldencrown，Dothswaytheregalscepterinhishand，Andthinksnochancecaneverthrowhimdown，Orthathisstateshalleverlastingstand：
LethimbeholdpoorEstrildinthisplight，Theperfectplatformofatroubledwight。
OncewasIguardedwithmanortialbands，Compassedwithprincesofthenobleblood；
NowamIfallenintomyfoemen’shands，Andwithmydeathmustpacifictheirmood。
Olife，theharbourofcalamities!
Odeath，thehavenofallmiseries!
Icouldcomparemysorrowstothywoe，ThouwretchedqueenofwretchedPergamus，Butthatthouviewdstthyenemies’overthrow。
NighttotherockofhighCaphareus，Thousawesttheirdeath，andthendepartedstthence；
Imustabidethevictor’sinsolence。
ThegoldsthatpitiedthycontinualgriefTransformedthycorps，andwiththycorpsthycare；
PoorEstrildlivesdespairingofrelief，Forfriendsintroublearebutfewandrare。
What，saidIfew？Aye!fewornoneatall，Forcrueldeathmadehavocofthemall。
Thricehappytheywhosefortunewassogood，Toendtheirlives，andwiththeirlivestheirwoes!
ThricehaplessI，whomfortunesowithstood，Thatcruellyshegavemetomyfoes!
Oh，soldiers，isthereanymisery，Tobecomparedtofortune’streachery。
LOCRINE。
Camber，thissameshouldbetheScithianqueen。
CAMBER。
Somaywejudgebyherlamentingwords。
LOCRINE。
Sofairadamemineeyesdidneversee；
Withfloodsofwoesheseemsoverwhelmedtobe。
CAMBER。
OLocrine，hathshenotacausefortobesad？
LOCRINE。
[Atonesideofthestage。]
IfshehavecausetoweepforHumber’sdeath，Andshedsalttearsforheroverthrow，Locrinemaywellbewailhispropergrief，Locrinemaymovehisownpeculiarwoe。
He，beingconquered，diedaspeedydeath，Andfeltnotlonghislamentablesmart：
I，beingconqueror，livealingeringlife，AndfeeltheforceofCupid’ssuddenstroke。
Igavehimcausetodieaspeedydeath，Heleftmecausetowishaspeedydeath。
Ohthatsweetfacepaintedwithnature’sdye，Thoseroseallcheeksmixedwithasnowywhite，Thatdecentnecksurpassingivory，ThosecomelybreastswhichVenuswellmightspite，Areliketosnareswhichwilyfowlerswrought，Whereinmyyieldingheartisprisonercaught。
Thegoldentressesofherdaintyhair，Whichshinelikerubiesglitteringwiththesun，HavesoentraptpoorLocrine’slovesickheart，Thatfromthesamenowayitcanbewon。
HowtrueisthatwhichoftIhearddeclared，Onedramofjoy，musthaveapoundofcare。
ESTRILD。
Hardistheirfallwho，fromagoldencrown，Arecastintoaseaofwretchedness。
LOCRINE。
HardistheirthrallwhobyCupid’sfrownArewraptinwavesofendlesscarefulness。
ESTRILD。
Ohkingdom，objecttoallmiseries。
LOCRINE。
Ohlove，theextremestofallextremities。
[Lethimgointohischair。]
FIRSTSOLDIER。
Mylord，inransackingtheScithiantents，IfoundthisLady，andtomanifestThatearnestzealIbearuntoyourgrace，Iherepresenthertoyourmajesty。
SECONDSOLDIER。
Helies，myLord；IfoundtheLadyfirst，Andherepresenthertoyourmajesty。
FIRSTSOLDIER。
Presumptuousvillain，wiltthoutakemyprize？
SECONDSOLDIER。
Nay，ratherthoudeprivestmeofmyright。
FIRSTSOLDIER。
Resignthytitle，cative，untome，OrwithmyswordI’llpiercethycoward’sloins。
SECONDSOLDIER。
Softwords，goodsir，tisnotenoughtospeak；
Abarkingdogdothseldomstrangersbite。
LOCRINE。
Unreverentvillains，striveyouinoursight？
Takethemhence，Jailor，tothedungeon；
Thereletthemlieandtrytheirquarrelout。
Butthou，fairprincess，benowhitdismayed，ButratherjoythatLocrinefavoursthee。
ESTRILD。
Howcanhefavormethatslewmyspouse？
LOCRINE。
Thechanceofwar，mylove，tookhimfromthee。
ESTRILD。
ButLocrinewasthecauserofhisdeath。
LOCRINE。
HewasanenemytoLocrine’sstate，AndslewmynoblebrotherAlbanact。
ESTRILD。
Buthewaslinkedtomeinmarriagebond，Andwouldyouhavemelovehisslaughterer？
LOCRINE。
Bettertolive，thannottoliveatall。