The Works of William Shakespeare [Cambridge Edition] [Vol. 5 of 9]

Chapter 160: SC. XVI. dap

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The volume presents a connected sequence of historical dramas that dramatize the disintegration of centralized power and the violent struggle among rival claimants for the crown. Through scenes of political intrigue, popular unrest, pitched battles, and calculated betrayals, it shows how shifting alliances and personal ambition accelerate dynastic collapse and reshape leadership. The plays interweave public spectacle with intimate moments of downfall and remorse, exploring themes of legitimacy, governance, and the human cost of civil war. Scholarly apparatus accompanies the texts, offering prefatory and editorial commentary, variant readings, and notes on publication history.

SC. XVI. dap

Enter the Lord Skayles vpon the Tower walles walking.

Enter three or foure Citizens below.

♦ Lord Scayles. How now, is Iacke Cade slaine?

1. Citizen. No my Lord, nor likely to be slaine,

For they haue wonne the bridge,

Killing all those that withstand them.

5 The Lord Mayor craueth ayde of your honor from the Tower,

To defend the Citie from the Rebels.

Lord Scayles. Such aide as I can spare, you shall command,

But I am troubled here with them my selfe,

The Rebels haue attempted to win the Tower,

10 But get you to Smythfield and gather head,

♦ And thither I will send you Mathew Goffe,

Fight for your King, your Country, and your liues,

♦ And so farewell, for I must hence againe. Exet omnes.