King Henry VI, Part 3 by William Shakespeare
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Defy them then, or else hold close thy lips.
KING HENRY. I prithee, give no limits to my tongue; I am a king, and privileg'd to speak. CLIFFORD. My liege, the wound that bred this meeting here Cannot be cur'd by words; therefore be still. RICHARD. Then, executioner, unsheathe thy sword. By him that made us all, I am resolv'd That Clifford's manhood lies upon his tongue. EDWARD. Say, Henry, shall I have my right, or no? A thousand men have broke their fasts to-day That ne'er shall dine unless thou yield the crown. WARWICK. If thou deny, their blood upon thy head; For York in justice puts his armour on. PRINCE. If that be right which Warwick says is right, There is no wrong, but every thing is right. RICHARD. Whoever got thee, there thy mother stands; |
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