Chapter 14 Act 1 In front of the palace of Antioch

Enter the old man. From the ashes of the past, Here comes my white-haired old man, Sing an ancient tune, Bo you smile brightly. At the festive feast, This psalm is often sung; Noble ladies wake up after a nap, I also relied on it to relieve my worries and boredom. It makes people yearn for glory, The older the age, the stronger the taste. If the gentlemen of later generations, No disdain for this song, If the old man sings, to cheer your breasts, I would like to burn a candle, To die for you. Antioch established a kingdom in Syria, His queen died sadly, Leaving behind a girl who lost her mother,

The gratifying long appearance is peerless, Naturally graceful posture; Unexpectedly, Lao Wang is incestuous and extinct, seduced his daughter, This shameless father and daughter pair, committed a sinful deed, After several springs and autumns, They are also shameless. The beauty of the princess' name, How many princes and grandchildren have been recruited, They are dreaming of courting the phoenix, Everyone wants to hug a beauty. Who knows that this side is forbidden, How can you allow others to criticize you? This old king has long established constraints, To deal with the suitor's profanity:

Whoever wants to marry her, A riddle must be solved; Unable to understand the mysteries of charades, He had to give up his life. Pity this difficult subject, How many talents have been killed! I put away my bald tongue, Let everyone's eyelids be full. (Down.) The first Antioch.a room in the palace Enter Antiochus, Pericles, and Attendants. Young Prince of Antiochustel, I think you are well aware of what a dangerous business you are now engaged in. Pericles Yes, Antiochus, I risk my life to come boldly, because the long hearing of the princess's name, and the sincerity of her love have strengthened my soul.

Antiochus brought out the princess, and dressed her like a bride, worthy to be embraced by the gods; Beauty points are gathered in her body. (music.) Enter the princess. Behold, Pericles, she comes slowly, like the goddess of spring; Infinite love follows her, and her mind is the king of all human virtues!Her face is a volume of hymns, full of wondrous joys, that sorrows will never trace, nor that violent wrath will ever be her companion.O God, you made me a man, turned upside down in love, you kindled a burning fire in my breast, made me long to taste the fruit of that fairy tree, or die in failure, help me, To such boundless bliss, ye faithful servants!

Antiochus with Prince Lycris— Pericles he wanted to be the son-in-law of the great Antiochus. Antiochus before you stands this fair paradise, whose golden fruits are dangerous to touch, for deadly dragons will frighten your soul away.Her heavenly face tempts you to contemplate her immeasurable beauties, which only the virtuous may possess; if you are not worthy, you will die for your presumptuous gaze .You see, those famous kings are all driven by lust just like you, and they come from afar, and they are telling you with their silent lips and pale faces that they are all soldiers in the war of love. Fallen, only the starlight covers their exposed bones; their ashen cheeks beg you not to walk into death's snare, which holds everyone together.

I thank you, Pelicis Antiochus, for teaching me to know my own frail life, and to present these dreadful lessons, and to prepare me to share their inevitable fate; for death in memory should be like Like a mirror, telling us that life is but a breath and it would be a mistake to trust it.Then I make my will; Like a bedridden patient, who has experienced the hardships of the world, and beholds the joys of heaven, but is full of painful feelings, and clings no more to earthly pleasures as usual, I will The demeanor that a prince should have, leave peace to you and all good people, return my wealth to the earth from which they came, (to the princess) but my pure fire of love belongs to you.Now that I am ready, I am about to embark on the wrong path of life and death, and I am waiting for the most merciless blow.

Antiochus Since you will not listen to advice, then read your destined fate; according to our agreement, if you can't explain the meaning after reading it, you must like these who came before you, shed your own blood. Princess among all those who came to try, I wish you success and good luck! Pericles, like a gallant warrior, I stepped into the gladiator's paddock, asking no thought to guide my actions but faithfulness and courage. (read) Though I am not a snake but poisonous, drink my mother's blood and eat my mother's flesh; Deep in the boudoir waiting to find a congenial couple,

A loving father is more kind than a husband-in-law. The husband is the son, and the son is the father, mother, wife, and daughter; One in two, two in one, If you want to survive, you must solve the riddle. That last sentence is a deadly potion!God who sees human behavior with countless eyes!If these strange things which turn my face upon reading are true, why don't you close your eyes forever?Fair mirror, I loved thee, and would have loved thee, were it not for the evil in this splendid treasure chest; but I must tell you that now my mind is treacherous, for if a man of dignity knows that evil is within the door , will stagnate.You are a wonderful violin, and your senses are its strings, and when it plays the heavenly music, all the gods will listen to it; Devils in hell will dance to it.In good conscience, I no longer have any nostalgia for you.

Antiochus, prince of Lycris, if you value life, do not touch her hand, for it is in our agreement, as severe as the rest.Your time is up; if you cannot explain it now, you must accept your sentence. Few, my lord Pelicris, like to hear of the crimes they love to commit; and if I did tell you, it would embarrass you greatly.Whoever knows the deeds of kings, it is better to keep them secret than to reveal them; for rediscovered crimes are like the wind, and when they are scattered across the fields, they blow dust into the eyes of others. ;This is a lesson for those painful eyes: make them look around after the wind has passed, and try to block the wind that hurts them.The blind mole raised a domed mound to the sky, signifying that the earth was oppressed by men and could not live safely; the poor thing still died because of it.The kings are the gods of the earth, and their will is their law, and no one can stop their evil.If Qiao Wu did something bad, who would dare to reprimand him?As long as you understand it yourself, that's enough; the most appropriate way is to cover up the scandal if it spreads.Every man loves his own life, so for my head's sake, let my tongue be quiet.

Antiochus (aside) My God!I want your head; he has found the meaning of the riddle; but I'll play with him. ——Young Prince Tyre, although according to our strict laws, if your explanation is not in line with the original intention, we can end your life; but because you are such an outstanding talent, we have great hopes for you , so I am very accommodating and give you a grace period of forty days; if you can explain our secret within this time limit, you can be my good son-in-law.Before this deadline, I will give you generous and courteous treatment according to my status and your status. (Exit all except Pericris.)

How skillfully did the gallant courtesy of Pericles conceal the crime!Just like a hypocrite, there is nothing redeeming but a mask of benevolence.If I'm wrong, of course you're not such a villain who sells your soul for lust; but now you're father and son because you hugged your daughter indecently, and that joy, It should be enjoyed by the husband, not the father; she is the one who eats her mother's flesh, because she defiles her mother's pillow and mat; both are like vipers, although they eat fragrant flowers and plants, they hide in their bodies. with venom.Antioch, farewell!For wisdom tells me that those who are capable of committing deeds darker than night without shame will do whatever it takes to conceal them.One crime begets a second, and adultery and murder are connected like flame and smoke.Poison and conspiracy are the hands of evil, and the weapons of the criminal to conceal his shame; lest my life be plotted against, I must hurry out of this dangerous trap. (Down.) Antiochus re-enters. Antiochus He has found the meaning of the riddle, so I must take his head.I can't let him live, to tell my scandal, and tell the world that Antiochus is guilty of such a heinous crime; so this prince must die at once, because only in his death can my honor be preserved.Hello, come on! Enter Telliad. What orders does His Majesty Teliad have? Antiochus Steliad, you are my confidant, and all the secret operations I have planned have always been entrusted to you.I know you are faithful and trustworthy, and I am about to promote you.Behold, Teliad, here is poison, and here is gold; the prince of Tyre is my enemy, and you must kill him for me.You don't need to ask me why, because this is my order.Say, are you willing to do this? My lord, I will. Antiochus is fine. Enter an envoy. Antiochus You are so out of breath, what urgent news do you have? Messenger, Prince Pelicris has fled. (Down.) ANTIOCHUS (to Telliad) Go after me quickly; hit the eye where the eye aims like a skilled archer; and you shall not come back to me till you slay Prince Pericles . Your Majesty Telliad, if I can reach him with my pistol, I will not fear where he will flee.The minister said goodbye. Farewell, Antiochus Steliad! (Exit Teliad) My heart is not at peace so long as Pericles dies. (Down.) Game 2 Tyre.a room in the palace Enter Chris. Pelicris (towards the outside) Don't let anyone come in and disturb me. --Why have my thoughts become so clouded, and melancholy with bleary eyes has been my mournful companion and long-standing guest, not an hour in the glorious march of the day, in the peaceful night that buried melancholy, could make me Get peace?Pleasures lay before my eyes, but my eyes avoided them; the danger I dreaded was in Antioch, whose arms were too short to reach me, but pleasures could not stir my heart. The interest, and the danger of being far away gave me no comfort.Fears aroused by momentary suspicions are often multiplied by apprehensions, and at first they are merely fears of possible evils, and then they seek ways to prevent them.So it was with me: mighty Antiochus was a man who did what he thought, and I was no match for him, and though I swore to keep silent, he must have thought I would reveal his secret ;If he suspects that I'll ruin his name, it's useless if I tell him how much I respect him; To prevent his shameful secret from being known, he will do his best to prevent the spread of rumors.He will lead hostile armies all over our country, shock our people with his magnificent military appearance, make our soldiers fearful, surrender without fighting, and make our innocent subjects suffer cruelly: my own safety is in danger Unfortunately, like the tops of trees, it is my duty to shelter only the roots that plunge into the earth; I am concerned for the fate of my people, and my body and mind are weary with grief for them, and he Instead of punishing me, I have given myself an embarrassing punishment. Enter Helicanus and other courtiers. My Lord, may happiness and peace fill the heart of Your Highness! Chen Yi wishes His Royal Highness peace and happiness, and an early return! Forget it, forget it!Let me, an old man, say a few words.He who flatters the king insults him; for flattery is a bellows that winks evil, and a flattery's tongue can fan a spark into a blazing flame; and honest advice is what kings should listen to, because they They belong to mortals and cannot be without mistakes.When a villain who is good at flattering talks about safety, he is just trying to please His Highness, but in fact he is endangering your life.Your Highness, forgive me, if you think that what I said is wrong, you can scold or beat me up to your discretion, I am willing to kneel on the ground and wait for your punishment. Pelicris and others go out and find out for me what kind of ships in our port are going out. After you find out, come back and see me. (Exit the ministers) Helicanus, what you say makes me angry; what do you see on my face? Helicanus's face was full of anger, Your Highness. Pericles If such a dreadful scowl can be seen on the face of a king, how dare you puff your lips and provoke me in my presence? Helicanus vegetation grows on the rain and dew from the sky, but they also dare to look up at the sky. Pelicris you know I have the power to take your life. Helicanus (kneeling) I have sharpened my axe; cut me down, my lord. Lichris get up, get up, please sit down.You are not a sycophant.I thank thee; and heaven forbids kings to hear flattery!You are a good counselor and servant of a king, and your wisdom makes your king glad to be taught by you. Tell me what you want me to do? Helicanus bears patiently the sorrows you have imposed upon yourself. Paricles you speak like this, Helicanus, like a doctor who mixes up a medicine for a sick man who shudders even if he swallows it.listen to me.I went to Antioch this time, and you know that I risked my life to pursue a peerless beauty, hoping that this would produce an extraordinary beauty who would become the leader of the country and the blessing of the people in the future.Her face seemed above all marvelous to my eyes; but everything else about her, let me tell you in your ear, was as dark as a man guilty of incest.When I discovered this secret, instead of becoming angry with embarrassment, the evil father pretended to be kind to me; but you know, when a tyrant pretends to be intimate with others, it is the most important thing to be on guard against.The more I thought about it, the more frightened I became, so I escaped back under the cover of the night.Although I have finally escaped from the tiger's mouth now, I still feel uneasy when I think about the past and speculate about possible changes in the future.I know he is a tyrant; and the suspicions of a tyrant, far from dying away, grow by leaps and bounds every moment.He must doubt that I shall announce to the world how many noble princes shed their blood, that he might indulge in his filthy sensuality in his filthy bed; Where did I offend him and attack our land.A merciless war will not spare the innocent, because of my own mistakes, the people of the whole country have to suffer, this kind of intolerance--- Helicanus Alas, my lord! Pericles keeps my eyes shut all night, my cheeks are drained of color, my mind is filled with thoughts, my mind is filled with doubts, and I know not how to prevent this storm from coming; Since I cannot save my people, I can only grieve for them. Helicanus Well, my lord, since you allow me to speak, I will express my opinion frankly.It is Antiochus that you fear, and I think you have good reason to fear that tyrant, who can take your life by open war or secret conspiracy.So, Your Highness, you should travel abroad for a while, and it will not be too late to come back after his anger subsides, or after his life is over.You may delegate your government affairs to someone; if you will trust me, I will do my best, as faithful as the day is to the light. Pericles I do not doubt your faithfulness; But when I go abroad, Will he come to violate my rights? Helicanus, we must work together to defend our country with our red blood. Belikrystel, now I will leave you for a while, and start my journey to Tarsus; there I will hear from you, and determine my future actions.Helicanus, my past and present concern for the welfare of my subjects is now entrusted to you, and your wisdom and strength will surely be able to bear this responsibility.I take your word for it, you don't have to swear to me.For those who do not hesitate to break their promises will also tear their oaths to pieces.But we will be loyal and unchanging, like the stars in their orbits, so that time can never overthrow the following truth: You are a loyal subject, and I am a faithful king. (same below.) The third game is the same as before.palace reception room Enter Telliad. TELIADE This is Tyre, and this is the court of the Prince.I must kill Prince Pericles here; or else I must be hanged when I go back, and it's no joke.Once upon a time there was a man who had the king's permission to ask for something. He said: His only wish was not to hear any of the king's secrets.This man is really smart and knowledgeable!Now I see that he is justified in this desire; for if a king calls a man a villain, he must be a villain, To keep a subject's oath of loyalty.Hush!Here comes a group of Tire officials. Enter Helicanus, Escaines, and other courtiers. Colleagues of Helicanus, you don't have to ask why my majesty left the country suddenly. The sealed letter of commission he left me can fully explain that he is traveling. Telliad (narrator) What!The prince is gone! Helicanus But since he left without allowing you to show any loyalty, if you want to know more, I can also tell you a little bit.When he was in Antioch— Teliad (narrator) In Antioch? Antiochus the venerable of Helicanus was displeased with him for some unknown reason, or at least he himself felt so; fearing that he had done something wrong, he resolved to repent of his sin Adrift at sea, exposed to every minute of the storm. Teliad (aside) I think I shall not be hanged now, who escaped the disaster on land, but must perish at sea; and our lord will be glad to hear it. .Let me go up and meet them. (Loudly) Peace be with you, my lords of Tire! Welcome, Lord Teliad, before King Helicanus Antiochus! Your Majesty Teliad, By the order of our King, came to see His Royal Highness Prince Pericles; but when I came to your country, I heard that your King was wandering abroad, and was nowhere to be found, so I must still take I went back with my mission. Helicanus, since your mission is to convey to our king, not to us, we have no reason to ask you to explain your purpose to us.But before you go back to your country, please allow us to hold a feast to entertain you in Tyre as friends of your country. (same below.) The fourth Tassus.A room in the Governor's Mansion Enter CLION, DIONISSA, and FROM THE SERVICES. Creon, my Dionysia, shall we rest here, and tell some tale of other people's misery, and see if it will make us forget our own? Dionysia, that would be blowing fire to put out it; and whoever seeks to level a mountain, when one mountain is brought down, another is piled up.O my suffering husband!So it is with our sorrows; what we feel is nothing now, but when our heart is also heaped with other people's sorrows, it feels overwhelmingly heavy. O Creon, Dionysia, who is not hungry, who does not clamor for food, and die of starvation?Our tongues shall speak our sorrows to space, and our eyes shall shed hot tears, making our sorrows more mournful; if the sleepy Heaven does not know the plight of the people below, we shall awaken them with such lamentations , asking for their mercy and salvation.So I want to pour out the hardships of the past few years, and when I am exhausted, I will use tears instead of my complaints. Dionyssa, I will do my best to help you, my lord. Creon I rule this city of Thassus, a rich and prosperous city, its streets full of wealth; its towering towers kiss the sky, and the travelers from afar wonder and sigh; its ladies They are dressed gorgeously and elegantly, and serve as a mirror for each other to compete for beauty; their dining table is full of all kinds of rare and exotic delicacies, so that those who see it are dazzled and forget the hunger in their stomachs; they don't know what poverty is, they are Such pride never asks others for help. O Dionysia!Exactly so. Creon Behold what misfortune heaven has sent us!After this accident, those mouths that were originally blessed with all the delicacies of the sea, land and air, are now like old abandoned houses that have been unoccupied for a long time, waiting for food; New and different tastes are now content to beg for a slice of bread; and mothers who hunt for rare treasures to feed their babies are now preparing to eat their darlings.The teeth of hunger are so sharp that couples who depend on each other have to draw lots to decide who will die first, so that one of them will live a few more days.Here stands a weeping nobleman, there stands a weeping lady; how many people have fallen by the roadside, and those who saw them die are themselves dying, and there is no remaining strength to bury them.Isn't this the real truth? Dionysia Our thin cheeks and sunken eye sockets can attest to its authenticity. Creon!Let our cries be heard to those cities that enjoy plenty and prosperity; the scourge of Thassas may one day befall them as well. Enter an official. Where is the Governor-General? Creon here.You must have brought some bad news again, in your haste; tell me, for we now hope no more for consolation. Officer We were on the neighboring shore, and saw a magnificent fleet of ships sailing towards us. Creon did exactly what I expected.Blessings are unparalleled, misfortunes never come singly; our natural disasters are not over yet, but man-made disasters follow one after another.Most likely some neighboring country saw our misery and thought it an opportunity, so they sent a ship full of armored soldiers to destroy our vulnerable city, and make the unfortunate me submit to their power, although Such a conquest is victorious but not military. Officials, you need not worry; for their ships fly white flags, which means they are here for a peaceful visit, not to be our enemies. CLION You speak like an unworldly man; The more polite he is on the surface, the more elusive treachery is hidden in his heart.But no matter what motives they have or how they can manipulate us, why should we be afraid?Our present situation is almost to the extreme of misfortune.Go and tell their leader, we are here waiting for his lord, and ask him where he came from and what purpose he came here for. Officer I will go, my lord. (Down.) Creon If his intention is peace, he is welcome; if his intention is war, then we have no power to resist him. Enter Alexis and Attendants. Pericles heard that Your Excellency is the governor here, please do not let our ships and people startle you like a burning beacon.I heard of your wretchedness in Tyre, and now I see your streets desolate; we have not come to add to your sorrows, but to relieve your distress; perhaps you think our ships are like the Trojans Like Trojan horses, they are full of murderous soldiers, but what they carry is to supply the food you need urgently, so that those who are on the verge of starvation can regain their lives. All the gods of Greece bless you!We pray for your longevity! Rise up with Lycris, rise up; I don't want you to worship me, but your friendship, and let me, my ship, and my entourage have a shelter here. Creon Whoever refuses to grant you such a request, or shows any ungratefulness, whether it be our wives, our children, or ourselves, curse be upon them, heaven and earth, Punish them for their unforgivable crimes!But I hope this never happens.Your Highness, please accept our sincere welcome. Pericris dare not appreciate it.We just hang around here, waiting for our fate to turn into joy. (same below.)