Flattery, loyalty – and treason (1.1.25-34) #KingedUnkinged

RICHARD                    We thank you both—yet one but flatters us, As well appeareth by the cause you come, Namely, to appeal each other of high treason. Cousin of Hereford, what dost thou object Against the Duke of Norfolk, Thomas Mowbray? BOLINGBROKE          First, heaven be the record to my speech: In the devotion of a subject’s love, […]

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A summons to the royal presence (1.1.15-24) #KingedUnkinged

RICHARD                    Then call them to our presence. Face to face, And frowning brow to brow, ourselves will hear The accuser and the accusèd freely speak. High-stomached are they both and full of ire, In rage deaf as the sea, hasty as fire. Enter Bolingbroke and Mowbray BOLINGBROKE          Many years of happy days befall My gracious […]

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