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  • Title: The Civil Wars Between the Two Houses of Lancaster and York (Selection)
  • Editor: Rosemary Gaby

  • Copyright Rosemary Gaby. This text may be freely used for educational, non-profit purposes; for all other uses contact the Editor.
    Author: Samuel Daniel
    Editor: Rosemary Gaby
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    The Civil Wars Between the Two Houses of Lancaster and York (Selection)

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    This said, and thus resolv'd, even bent to charge

    Upon the king, who well their order view'd

    And careful noted all the form at large

    Of their proceeding, and their multitude:

    And deeming better if he could discharge

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    The day with safety, and some peace conclude,

    Great proffers sends of pardon, and of grace

    If they would yield, and quietness embrace.