King Edward III by Shakespeare (spurious and doubtful works)
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page 36 of 128 (28%)
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WARWICK.
I cannot; nor I would not, if I could. KING EDWARD. But, if thou dost, what shall I say to thee? WARWICK. What may be said to any perjured villain, That breaks the sacred warrant of an oath. KING EDWARD. What wilt thou say to one that breaks an oath? WARWICK. That he hath broke his faith with God and man, And from them both stands excommunicate. KING EDWARD. What office were it, to suggest a man To break a lawful and religious vow? WARWICK. An office for the devil, not for man. KING EDWARD. That devil's office must thou do for me, Or break thy oath, or cancel all the bonds Of love and duty twixt thy self and me; And therefore, Warwick, if thou art thy self, |
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