Beaumont and Fletcher's Works, Vol. 06 of 10

Nean. The main one Was admiration first in young Agenor, (For by that name we know the Prince of Argos) Of our Leonidas wisdom and his valour, Which though an enemy, first in him bred wonder; That liking, Love succeeded that, which was Followed by a desire to be a friend Upon what terms soever to such goodness; They had an enterview; and that their friendship Might with our peace be ratified, 'twas concluded, Agenor yielding up all such strong places As he held in our territories, should receive (With a sufficient Dower, paid by the Queen) The fair Merion[e] for his wife. Era. But how Approves the Queen of this? since we well know Nor was her Highness ignorant, that her Son The Prince Theanor made love to this Lady, And in the noblest way.