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found means to get into her bed-chamber, and when she was asleep into bed, which waking her, she cries out, but he telling her he was Montellion, and would not injure her honour, she was content, on his oath not to attempt her virginity, to let him repose there, Palian, who had the embraces of so fair a Princess, could hardly keep his vow; however, taking his farewel before the morning, he secretly departed, promising to come the next evening, and marry her.—That day the emperor made a feast, and Praxantia placed herself opposite Montellion, and blushed as often as she looked on him; this was noted by Pericles, so taking him aside, told him the princess was in love with him, and persuaded him to embrace the opportunity; whereupon he resolved to pay her a visit the next evening, and as coming to the garden-gate Launela was going for a friar to consumate the marriage, met him, and demanded if he was Montellion? I am, said he; Then replied she, You are come too soon; for the friar that should marry you I am going for, and dare not let you in till he comes. Since