King Henry VIII by William Shakespeare
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Whom from the flow of gall I name not, but
From sincere motions, by intelligence, And proofs as clear as founts in July when We see each grain of gravel, I do know To be corrupt and treasonous. NORFOLK. Say not "treasonous." BUCKINGHAM. To the King I'll say't, and make my vouch as strong As shore of rock. Attend. This holy fox, Or wolf, or both,--for he is equal ravenous As he is subtle, and as prone to mischief As able to perform't; his mind and place Infecting one another, yea, reciprocally-- Only to show his pomp as well in France As here at home, suggests the King our master To this last costly treaty, the interview, That swallowed so much treasure, and like a glass Did break i' the rinsing. NORFOLK. Faith, and so it did. BUCKINGHAM. Pray, give me favour, sir. This cunning Cardinal The articles o' the combination drew As himself pleas'd; and they were ratified As he cried "Thus let be," to as much end |
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