King Henry VI, Part 3 by William Shakespeare
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No;
For we were subjects but while you were king. KING HENRY. Why, am I dead? do I not breathe, a man? Ah, simple men! you know not what you swear. Look, as I blow this feather from my face, And as the air blows it to me again, Obeying with my wind when I do blow, And yielding to another when it blows, Commanded always by the greater gust, Such is the lightness of you common men. But do not break your oaths; for of that sin My mild entreaty shall not make you guilty. Go where you will, the king shall be commanded; And be you kings, command, and I'll obey. 1 KEEPER. We are true subjects to the king,--King Edward. KING HENRY. So would you be again to Henry If he were seated as King Edward is. 1 KEEPER. We charge you, in God's name and the king's To go with us unto the officers. KING HENRY. In God's name lead; your king's name be obey'd; |
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