Internet Shakespeare Editions

Author: Samuel Daniel
Editor: Rosemary Gaby
Peer Reviewed

The Civil Wars Between the Two Houses of Lancaster and York (Selection)

100

And yet undaunted Hotspur seeing the king

So near approach'd, leaving the work in hand,

With forward speed his forces marshaling,

Sets forth his farther coming to withstand:

125

And with a cheerful voice encouraging

By his great spirit his well-emboldened band,

Brings a strong host of firm-resolved might

And plac'd his troops before the king in sight.