This historic book may have numerous typos and missing text. Purchasers can download a free scanned copy of the original book (without typos) from the publisher. Not indexed. Not illustrated. 1848 Excerpt: ...counsellors, "Appointed to restrain proud Longchamp's pow'r, "Fear more him present than the King away. "The Bishop rules triumphant; while Prince John "Does homage unto France for England's crown." RIUHARD. What!" Homage" say'st thou? Then, by heav'n, shall John Do homage to the hangman for his life! And, unto whom, ...
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This historic book may have numerous typos and missing text. Purchasers can download a free scanned copy of the original book (without typos) from the publisher. Not indexed. Not illustrated. 1848 Excerpt: ...counsellors, "Appointed to restrain proud Longchamp's pow'r, "Fear more him present than the King away. "The Bishop rules triumphant; while Prince John "Does homage unto France for England's crown." RIUHARD. What!" Homage" say'st thou? Then, by heav'n, shall John Do homage to the hangman for his life! And, unto whom, meanwhile, shall Richard bend In homage? Unto Phillip's vassal, ha?--D'ARGENTON. Your homage, Sire, will first be claim'd by the Imperial Diet, which will meet at Worms. RICHARD. To that, no homage! But, though King I be, (By Heav'n's anointing, and successive right) I still am subject to the rule supreme O' the World's opinion; and, to this will I (In simple truth) successfully appeal, Though Judge and Jury be suborn'd to damn me! D'ARGENTON. Your Queen and Mother have essay'd the Pope, Whose excommunication hangs o'er all Who would detain the Chieftain of the Cross. RICHARD. Good; good! These women, Blondel: nay i' faith, --Though prone to mischief in their idle hours, --They 're zealous in extremity. Say on; D'ARGENTON. My chief intelligence is yet behind; And, though 't is of a foe's defeat, I fear To yield it. Saladin--RICHARD. Hold, D'Argenton! Thy cautious prologue to that name was well. Young motherhood her first born cherishes Not more than I my Royal Opposite's renown! DARGENTON. No stain has reach'd his honour, my good liege. RICHARD. What subtle, covert blow has reach'd his life? D'ARGENTON. No unfair means have aided death's proud conquest. RICHARD. I 'd have chas'd his murd'rer to the centre! Of what malicious ailment did he die? D'ARGENTON. E'en of that fever vainly sought your life, --RICHARD. And would have ta'en it, but for his skill'd love, Which baffled its deep search, and gave to me--His foe...
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Add this copy of Richard the First, a Romantick Play to cart. $40.03, good condition, Sold by Bonita rated 4.0 out of 5 stars, ships from Newport Coast, CA, UNITED STATES, published 2010 by Nabu Press.
