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of which the Arminians had made an advantage, and taken possession of the kingdom. This news so shocked the king, that he retired into the wood privately to vent his grief; Constantia thinking him long, went to seek him, but missing her way, and being weary, sat herself down to rest by the side of the wood, when Helion passing by in his chariot with his bride, and she knowing Constantia by her country habit, told Helion of it, who rejoicing at the opportunity, put her into his chariot, and carried her into Arabia, and there placed her under a strong guard in an old monastry. In the mean time, Pericles knowing nothing of what had befel her, sent out Pisor in search of her; but he not returning, he went himself, and found Pisor in a deep sleep, occasioned by his eating an apple called Pilos, which first throws into a long sleep, and then causes distraction. This made him conclude Pisor dead, and that Constantia was devoured by wild beasts, and so returned mourning and wringing his hands to the shepherd’s cottage; and vowing a solitary life, he gave them his jewels