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HE wedding being over, and the bridegroom enjoying his charming bride, grew exceedingly fond of her, even to doating; which sickened and pauled her love towards him, and he perceiving it strove to wind himself more into her affections; and to this end he cloathed her very rich, and adorned her with jewels, denying her nothing she desired, or that he thought would tend to her satisfaction or delight.

It was not long before Lord Hastings heard the unwelcome news, that his fair Jane was married; which however did not make him give over his purpose of enjoying her fair body; so that often he resorted to see her, treating at home, and her husband abroad; often inviting them both to court; and took his opportunities to pour out many amorous discourses, endeavouring by all means to make her defile the marriage bed. At one time, intending to try his utmost efforts, he threw her on a bed when they were alone; but she got from him, and ran to her husband, telling him plainly how rude Lord