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rsal. Sir, remember There was a shooting in of light when Richmond (Not aiming at the crown) retired, and gladly, For comfort to the Duke of Bretagne's court. Richard, who swayed the sceptre, was reputed A tyrant then; yet then, a dawning glimmer'd To some few wand'ring remnants, promising day When first they ventur'd on a frightful shore At Milford Haven. _Dawbeny_-- Whither speeds his boldness? Check his rude tongue, great sir. _King Henry_-- Oh, let him range: The player's on the stage still; 'tis his part: He does but act.--What followed? _Warbeck_-- Bosworth Field: Where at an instant, to the world's amazement, A morn to Richmond and a night to Richard Appear'd at once. The tale is soon applied: Fate which crowned these attempts, when least assured, Might have befriended others, like resolved. _King Henry_-- A pretty gallant! thus your aunt of Burgundy, Your duchess aunt, informed her nephew: so The lesson, prompted, and well conned, was molded Into familiar dialogue, oft rehearsed, Till, learnt by heart, 'tis now received for truth. _Warbeck_-- Truth in her pure simplicity wants art To put a feigned blush on; scorn wears only Such fashion as commends to gazers' eyes Sad ulcerated novelty, far beneath; in such a court Wisdom and gravity are proper robes By which the sovereign is best distinguished From zanies to his greatness. _King Henry_-- Sirrah, shift Your antic pageantry, and now appear In your own nature; or you'll taste the danger Of fooling out of season. _Warbeck_-- I expect No less than what severity calls justice, And politicians safety; let such beg As feed on alms: but if there can be mercy In a protested enemy, then may it Descend to these poor creatures whose engagements To the bettering of their fortunes have incurred A loss of all to them, if any charity Flow from some noble orator; in death I owe the fee of thankfulness. _King Henry_-- So brave? What a bold knave is this! We trifle time with follies. Urswick, command the Dukeling and these fellows To Digby, the Lieutenant of the Tower. * * * * * _Warbeck_--
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