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We that are in the vaward of our youth.

      — King Henry IV. Part II, Act I Scene 2

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Henry VI, Part III
[I, 1]

Earl of Warwick

24

And so do I. Victorious Prince of York,
Before I see thee seated in that throne
Which now the house of Lancaster usurps,
I vow by heaven these eyes shall never close.
This is the palace of the fearful king,
And this the regal seat: possess it, York;
For this is thine and not King Henry's heirs'

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Henry VI, Part III
[I, 3]

Lord Clifford

387

How now! is he dead already? or is it fear
That makes him close his eyes? I'll open them.

3

Henry VI, Part III
[II, 2]

Queen Margaret

963

Defy them then, or else hold close thy lips.

4

Henry VI, Part III
[IV, 5]

King Edward IV (Plantagenet)

2295

Nay, this way, man: see where the huntsmen stand.
Now, brother of Gloucester, Lord Hastings, and the rest,
Stand you thus close, to steal the bishop's deer?

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