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THE HISTORIE OF JUDITH.
Since Izak then from such a fault is free,
Let vs to gods protection cast our ee.
Consider that all luda rests in feare,
Aspecting onely our proceedings heare.
Consider that all lacob in this tresse
will follow either-our force or feeblenesse.
Consider that this house and alter stands
(next vnder God) vpholden with your hands.
Thinke that of Izrell whole ye keepe the kaye
which if ye quite & giue this tyrant waye.
Who more then death hates all of Izaks kinne,
we shall the name of kinbetrayers winne.
Then sayd the Captaine I cannot denye,
that we offended haue the Lord most hye.
Vnwise are we, our promises are vaine.
But what ? we may not call our word againe.
But if thou feele thy hart so sore opprest,
that moueth thee to teares for our vnrest,
Alas, weep night & day and neuer tyre,
So that thy weepings may appease the yre
Of that hie fudge, who heares in euerie parte
the perfit prayer of the humble harte.
I will (quoth she) and if god giue me grace
Repell the siege of this afflicted place
By famous stroke. But stay me in no wise,
But byde the ende of my bold enterprise :
And let me goe when night his mantle spreeds
to th’enmies Camp (quod he) if thou wilt needs.
The great repressour of oppressors pride
Preserue thy hart and hand, and be thy guide.
FINIS.
Since Izak then from such a fault is free,
Let vs to gods protection cast our ee.
Consider that all luda rests in feare,
Aspecting onely our proceedings heare.
Consider that all lacob in this tresse
will follow either-our force or feeblenesse.
Consider that this house and alter stands
(next vnder God) vpholden with your hands.
Thinke that of Izrell whole ye keepe the kaye
which if ye quite & giue this tyrant waye.
Who more then death hates all of Izaks kinne,
we shall the name of kinbetrayers winne.
Then sayd the Captaine I cannot denye,
that we offended haue the Lord most hye.
Vnwise are we, our promises are vaine.
But what ? we may not call our word againe.
But if thou feele thy hart so sore opprest,
that moueth thee to teares for our vnrest,
Alas, weep night & day and neuer tyre,
So that thy weepings may appease the yre
Of that hie fudge, who heares in euerie parte
the perfit prayer of the humble harte.
I will (quoth she) and if god giue me grace
Repell the siege of this afflicted place
By famous stroke. But stay me in no wise,
But byde the ende of my bold enterprise :
And let me goe when night his mantle spreeds
to th’enmies Camp (quod he) if thou wilt needs.
The great repressour of oppressors pride
Preserue thy hart and hand, and be thy guide.
FINIS.
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| Description | Edited by James Craigie ; with introduction, notes, appendices, and glossary. Edinburgh : Printed for the Society by William Blackwood and Sons, 1941. Translation of La Judith by Guillaume de Saluste du Bartas. With facsimile of original title page: The historie of Ivdith in forme of a poeme. Penned in French, by the noble poet, G. Salust, lord of Bartas. Englished by Tho. Hudson. Imprinted at Edinburgh, by Thomas Vautroullier, 1584. |
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| Description | A collection of over 100 Scottish texts dating from around 1400 to 1700. Most titles are in Scots, and include editions of poetry, drama, and prose by major Scottish writers such as John Barbour, William Dunbar, Gavin Douglas, and George Buchanan. Edited by a key scholarly publisher of Scotland's literary history, and published from the late 19th century onwards by the Scottish Text Society. Available here are STS series 1-3. |
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