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 whereupon the wretch seeing the treachery discovered, fell on his knees, begging pardon, and disclosed the whole matter; upon which, this and the former treachery was published to the disgrace and anger of Altemansor. Hero's father was much displeased with this, and went sharply to reprove him which made him rage the more, and vow revenge; yet knowing Leander to he a prince of great courage, and having sufficiently tried his strength, he durst not challenge him to the combat, but thought if he could any ways destroy him, it would open his way to Hero's love; wherefore one night he broke into bis lodging with about 20 men, which creating some noicenoise [sic], Leander, who had not time to put on his cloaths, got his sword, and defended himself so well, that he killed the prince and most of his followers, which so alarmed the castle. that al were up in arms, when Leander fearing to be opposed, or that revenge would be taken for this proud prince, made his retreat good with the slaughter of his enemies, and getting to a window that jutted into the sea, leaped into the waves, and swam to the shores of Greece, and arrived safe at Abidos. He thought for these many treacheries to have brought over a powerful army, to have spoiled Persepolis but the secrecy of his love, and desire not more to offend Hero’s father, who was already outrageous for the death of Altemansor. he desisted that resolve. He sent a trusty servant to hear how things were resented, who told him on his return, that his fair mistress was confined by her father, to a little tower which jutted into the sea from the castle, and there mourned her captivity and his absence.

Leander at this was altogether impatient, and resolved at any terms to free her; whereupon he