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The Civil Wars Between the Two Houses of Lancaster and York (Selection)
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225And dear it cost, and O, much blood is shed
To purchase thee this losing victory
O travail'd king: yet hast thou conquered
A doubtful day, a mighty enemy:
But O, what wounds, what famous worth lies dead!
That makes the winner look with sorrowing eye,
Magnanimous Stafford lost that much had wrought,
And valiant Shirley who great glory got.