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 But the Prince, being more and more charmed with Fawnia, had resolved to have none but her, began now to think how he would get out of the kingdom for he well knew, his father would never suffer the match. And, therefore, getting his jewels and treasure together, he, by the help of Capino, his trusty servant, who had been with him from his childhood, had got a ship ready for their passage. Fawnia being as willing as he, to get out of the reach of Egistus.

And, indeed, it was time for them to make this provision; for, as simple as the shepherds seem, yet they took notice that the Prince came often to Fawnia in disguise; and some of them were so kind, as to give notice of it to old Porrus, and telling, they believed the Prince might persuade her to yield to his embraces, Porrus was put into such a damp, that he presently went to his wife, and told her all the matter, and, after consulting together, they resolved, that Porrus should take the jewels and necklace, that they found with Fawnnia and carry them to the King, to save themselves from blame, and to acquaint the King in what manner they found Fawnia. It was at this time that Capino had got the ship and all things ready, and the wind serving, Capino gave notice to the Prince to go on board; who went where Fawnia, had made up her bundle, and appointed to meet him, and so they rode to the sea side, where the mariners took them on board; Capino was following himself, and happened in his way to meet Porrus, who was then going to the King, and Capino knowing it, was resolved to divert him from the purpose, and so told him, if he would go along with him, he would help him to the speech of the King, who was gone that morning, to air himself by the sea-side; Porrus being easy of belief went with him, where when he came,