Piccolomini; Wallenstein Don Carlos Mary Stuart (Paperback)

This historic book may have numerous typos and missing text. Purchasers can download a free scanned copy of the original book (without typos) from the publisher. Not indexed. Not illustrated. 1901 edition. Excerpt: ...Marquis (handing letters). I left your royal mother sick at heart, Bereft of every joy, save only this, To know her daughter happy on the throne Of our imperial Spain. QUEEN. Could she be aught But happy, in the dear remembrances Of relatives so kind--in the sweet thoughts Of the old time, when--Sir, you've visited Full many a court in these your various travels, And seen strange lands and customs manifold; And now, they say, you mean to keep at home, A greater prince, in your retired domain, Than is King Philip on his throne--a freer. You're a philosopher: but much I doubt If our Madrid will please you. We are so--So quiet in Madrid.; MARQUIS. And that is more Than all the rest of Europe has to boast. QUEEN. I've heard as much. But all this world's concerns Are well-nigh blotted from my memory. To Princess Eboli. Princess, methinks I see a hyacinth Yonder, in bloom. Wilt bring it to me, sweet? The Princess goes toward the place, the Queen softly to the Marquis. I'm much mistaken, sir, or your arrival Has made one heart more happy here at court. MARQUIS. I have found a sad one--one that in this world A ray of sunshine--Eboli. As this gentleman Has seen so many countries, he, no doubt, Has much of note to tell us. MARQUIS. Doubtless, and To seek adventures is a knight's first duty--But his most sacred is to shield the fair. MONDECAR. From giants But there are no giants now I MARQUIS. Power is a giant ever to the weak. QUEEN. The chevalier says well. There still are giants; But there are knights no more. MARQUIS. Not long ago, On my return from Naples, I became The witness of a very touching story, Which ties of friendship almost make my own. Were I not fearful its recital might Fatigue your Majesty--QUEEN. Have I a choice? The princess is not to...