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   16       The Life and glorious Actions him to ſome foreign Princeſs, he at that time bridled his paſſion all he could, yet his kind diſcourſes to her, and the powerful language of his eyes, made her ſee ſhe was not indifferent to him; but fearing ſo brave, a Prince, and next heir to the crown, ra- ther had his eyes on her for luſt, than law- ful love in marriage, which affllicted the tender Lady: But the Prince had his mind far from ſuch thoughts, and was perplex- ing himſelf, how he might bring about his deſign of marriage with her, fearing, if he   delayed to make known his mind, ſhe ig- norant of his paſſion, might give herſelf up   to the arms of another; for he was ſenſi- ble, that the moſt exalted beauty in the kingdom could not want adorers: And therefore, knowing the French wars would ſoon require his preſence, he reſolved to let her know his unſeigned love for her, and labour to gain her conſent, and remove all his difficulties that night ſtand in the way of his happineſs. The Prince came to the Earl's houſe, and found the precious jewel of his heart, at- tended only by a waiting woman, the reſt of the family being abroad. She no ſooner fixed her eyes on him, but her countenance changed, as fearing ſome raſh deſign had brought him hither, to make an attempt on her honour. The Prince perceiving the alteration of her countenance, took the opportunity