And that the times be true. Por. Then, chanting, Then, Pro. Up with their notes, they raise the prince of men, Sar. And sing the present prophesy that goes, Of joining the bright Lily and the Rose. Cho. See! all the flowers, Pro That spring the banks along, Do move their heads unto that under song. Cho. Saron, Portunus, Proteus, help to bring Our primrose in, the glory of the spring; And tell the daffodil, against that day, That we prepare new garlands fresh as May, And interweave the myrtle and the bay. This sung, the island goes back, whilst the Upper Chorus takes it from them, and the Masquers prepare for their figure. Cho. Spring all the graces of the age, Bring all the pleasures of the stage, Add all the softnesses of courts, The looks, the laughters, and the sports; That none may say, the triumph halts. The Masquers dance their ENTRY, or FIRST Which done, the first prospective, a maritime palace, or the house of OCEANUS is discovered to loud music. The other above is no more seen. Johp. Behold the palace of Oceanus! We saw enough; when Albion was thy guest. Here the MEASURES. After which, the second prospective, a sea, is shown to the former music. Johp. Now turn, and view the wonders of the deep, Where Proteus' herds, and Neptune's orcs do keep, Here PROTEUS, PORTUNUS, SARON, go up to the Pro. Come, noble nymphs, and do not hide Por. Sar. If not to mingle with the men, Pro. Why do you wear the silk-worm's toils, Sar. To graft the greener emerald on, Or ruby of the rock. Pro. Why do you smell of amber-grise, Sar. Cho. Your looks, your smiles, and thoughts that meet, Ambrosian hands, and silver feet, Do promise you will do't. The REVELS follow. Which ended, the fleet is discovered, while the three cornets play. Johp. 'Tis time, your eyes should be refresh'd at length With something new, a part of Neptune's strength, Then the last SONG. Pro. Although we wish the glory still might last Sar. Cho. And may thy subjects' hearts be all on flame, Whilst thou dost keep the earth in firm estate, And 'mongst the winds dost suffer no debate; But both at sea, and land, our powers increase, With health, and all the golden gifts of peace. After which they danced their last DANCE. AND THUS IT ENDED. |