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King LeirThe History of King Leir (Modern)
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2475.1[Scene 29] [Video Sc.29]
Where are these villains -- that were set to watch
'Tis ten to one the peasants are o'ercome
A whirlwind carry them quick to a whirlpool,
This 'tis to have the beacon so near the ale house.
Out on ye, villains! Whither run you now?
To fire the town and call up the beacon.
No, no, sir, to fire the beacon.
29.15He drinks.
What, with a pot of ale, you drunken rogues?
You'll fire the beacon when the town is lost!
29.18.1Draw[s] to stab them
29.18.3Captains run away.
Yield, yield, yield!
29.19.1He kicks down their pots.
Reel? No, we do not reel. 2499You may lack a pot of ale ere you die.
But in meanspace, I answer, you want none. 2501Well, there's no dealing with you, y'are tall men and well weaponed. 2502I would there were no worse than you in the town.
29.21.1Exit [Mumford].
'A speaks like an honest man. My choler's passed already. 2504Come, neighbor, let's go.
Nay, first let's see an we can stand.
29.23.1Exeunt.