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

Chapter 187: SC. XIV. ean
By William Shakespeare
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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. XIV. ean

Enter Gloster, Hastings, and sir William Stanly.
♦ Glo. Lord Hastings, and sir William Stanly,
Know that the cause I sent for you is this.
I looke my brother with a slender traine,
Should come a hunting in this forrest heere.
5 The Bishop of Yorke befriends him much,
And lets him vse his pleasure in the chase,
Now I haue priuilie sent him word,
How I am come with you to rescue him,
And see where the huntsman and he doth come.
Enter Edward and a Huntsman.
10 Hunts This waie my Lord the deere is gone.
♦ Edw. No this waie huntsman, see where the
Keepers stand. Now brother and the rest,
What, are you prouided to depart?
Glo. I, I, the horse stands at the parke corner,
15 Come, to Linne, and so take shipping into Flanders.
♦ Edw. Come then: Hastings, and Stanlie, I will
Requite your loues. Bishop farewell,
♦ Sheeld thee from Warwikes frowne,
And praie that I maie repossesse the crowne.
20 Now huntsman what will you doe?
Hunts Marrie my Lord, I thinke I had as good
Goe with you, as tarrie heere to be hangde.
Edw. Come then lets awaie with speed. Exeunt Omnes.