King Richard II by William Shakespeare
page 80 of 144 (55%)
page 80 of 144 (55%)
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To say 'King Richard': alack the heavy day
When such a sacred king should hide his head! NORTHUMBERLAND. Your Grace mistakes; only to be brief, Left I his title out. YORK. The time hath been, Would you have been so brief with him, he would Have been so brief with you to shorten you, For taking so the head, your whole head's length. BOLINGBROKE. Mistake not, uncle, further than you should. YORK. Take not, good cousin, further than you should, Lest you mistake. The heavens are o'er our heads. BOLINGBROKE. I know it, uncle; and oppose not myself Against their will. But who comes here? [Enter HENRY PERCY.] Welcome, Harry: what, will not this castle yield? PERCY. The castle royally is mann'd, my lord, |
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