Internet Shakespeare Editions

Author: Samuel Daniel
Editor: Rosemary Gaby
Peer Reviewed

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

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And thus one king most near in blood allied

Is made th'oblation for the other's peace:

Now only one, both name and all beside

Entirely hath, plurality doth cease:

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He that remains, remains unterrified

With others' right; this day doth all release:

And henceforth he is absolutely king,

No crowns, but one, this deed confirms the thing.