King Henry VIII by William Shakespeare
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I do pronounce him in that very shape
He shall appear in proof. [Enter Brandon, a Sergeant-at-arms before him, and two or three of the Guard.] BRANDON. Your office, sergeant; execute it. SERGEANT. Sir, My lord the Duke of Buckingham, and Earl Of Hereford, Stafford, and Northampton, I Arrest thee of high treason, in the name Of our most sovereign king. BUCKINGHAM. Lo, you, my lord, The net has fall'n upon me! I shall perish Under device and practice. BRANDON. I am sorry To see you ta'en from liberty, to look on The business present. 'Tis his Highness' pleasure You shall to the Tower. BUCKINGHAM. It will help nothing To plead mine innocence; for that dye is on me Which makes my whit'st part black. The will of Heaven |
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