Sir John Oldcastle by Shakespeare (spurious and doubtful works)
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So that my wife, derived from Lionel,
Third son unto king Edward, ought proceed, And take possession of the Diadem Before this Harry, or his father king, Who fetched their title but from Lancaster, Forth of that royal line. And being thus, What reason ist but she should have her right? SCROOP. I am resolved our enterprise is just. GRAY. Harry shall die, or else resign his crown. CHARTRES. Perform but that, and Charles, the king of France, Shall aid you, lords, not only with his men, But send you money to maintain your wars. Five hundred thousand crowns he bade me profer, If you can stop but Harry's voyage for France. SCROOP. We never had a fitter time than now, The realm in such division as it is. CAMBRIDGE. Besides, you must persuade ye, there is due Vengeance for Richard's murder, which, although It be deferred, yet will it fall at last, And now as likely as another time. |
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