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The Civil Wars Between the Two Houses of Lancaster and York (Selection)
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121And 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:
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.