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 of Edward the Black Prince. 17 oportunity when her woman was gone, to ſay, " Ah ! Madam, why fear you him who himſelf, in ſpite of courage that has been aſcribed to him, approaches you with fear: Let me beſeech thee, fair La- dy, to think I intend you no harm." The Lady obſerving his modeſt behaviour, welcomed his Highneſs to her father's houſe, ordered her woman to bring wine, and other refreſhments. The Prince having taken a ſlender repaſt, entreated her to walk with him into the garden, which ſhe conſented to, and after a turn or two in a cool arbour, fetching a very deep ſigh. This the Lady perceiving, intreated him to tell her the cauſe. The Prince at this favour- able opportunity, ſaid, "Ah! Lady, it is in your power, to eaſe the doubts and fears that labour in my mind. I wiſh it may, ſaid the Lady ſmiling, tho' not without bluſhes : But I cannot be your phyſician unleſs I know your grief. Ah! fair Lady, ſaid the Prince, ſince I firſt ſet eyes on your beauties, my heart has been your captive, and this opportunity I have ta- ken, to know from your beautiful lips, whether you will relieve me by your love! Alas! my Lord, replied the lady, ſtill bluſhing, for that love which is in my power to give, you ſhould not pine; but a Prince whoſe royalty may bring him a Queen with kingdoms to her dowry,