A Collection of Old English Plays, Volume 3 by Various
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_Char_. Nephewe, what other proofe have you?
_Orl_. Your majestie sees all, And the thyrde parte of that product gaynst me Or gaynst another man (for anye ellse) Would be enoughe. _Rei_. Why, in suche casses, where basse pollycie Works on the lives of prynces, God forbydd But one mans oathe should stand for testymonye. _Oli_. Espetyallye where cyrcumstances leade Dyrectlye to the poynte he aymethe at. All _Fraunce_ dothe knowe he hates the Palladyne. _Ric_. In soothe I doe not thynke so. Envyes tonges Are sharpe and manye, and they ever cleave Most to'th oppressed, oft to'th inocent. _Rei_. Doe not deceyve your selfe out of your love. Brother, tys knowne he is most treacherous. _Bus_. Worthy _Reinaldo_, carrye better thoughts: My father is your servant, and dothe love you. _Rei_. Would a loved vertue as I knowe you doe, I then would honor hym. Uppon my life In thys he is most guyltye. _Char_. Come, no more. |
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