The Works of William Shakespeare [Cambridge Edition] [Vol. 5 of 9]Shakespeare, William
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The Works of William Shakespeare [Cambridge Edition] [Vol. 5 of 9]
Shakespeare, William
English drama
_War._ Clifford of Cumberland, ’tis Warwick calls:
And if thou dost not hide thee from the bear, [beb002]
Now, when the angry trumpet sounds alarum
And dead men’s cries do fill the empty air, [beb004]
Clifford, I say, come forth and fight with me: ·beb005·
Proud northern lord, Clifford of Cumberland,
Warwick is hoarse with calling thee to arms.
_Enter_ YORK.
How now, my noble lord! what, all a-foot? [beb008]
_York._ The deadly-handed Clifford slew my steed,
But match to match I have encounter’d him ·beb010·
And made a prey for carrion kites and crows [beb011]
Even of the bonny beast he loved so well. [beb012]
_Enter old_ CLIFFORD.
_War._ Of one or both of us the time is come.
_York._ Hold, Warwick, seek thee out some other chase,
For I myself must hunt this deer to death. ·beb015·
_War._ Then, nobly, York; ’tis for a crown thou fight’st.
As I intend, Clifford, to thrive to-day,
It grieves my soul to leave thee unassail’d. [_Exit._
_Clif._ What seest thou in me, York? why dost thou pause? [beb019]
_York._ With thy brave bearing should I be in love, ·beb020·
But that thou art so fast mine enemy.
_Clif._ Nor should thy prowess want praise and esteem,
But that ’tis shown ignobly and in treason.
_York._ So let it help me now against thy sword [beb024]
As I in justice and true right express it. ·beb025·
_Clif._ My soul and body on the action both!
_York._ A dreadful lay! Address thee instantly. [beb027]
[_They fight, and Clifford falls._
_Clif._ La fin couronne les œuvres. [_Dies._ [beb028]
_York._ Thus war hath given thee peace, for thou art still.
Peace with his soul, heaven, if it be thy will! [_Exit._ ·beb030·
_Enter young_ CLIFFORD.
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