Shirley, James · published 1637 · first performed or written 1633 [licensed for stage, Jul 3] (Annals) tragicomedy · Queen Henrietta Maria's Men · Phoenix/Cockpit T50 Fleets, armies and generals: war by sea typicality 0.86 · 491 words
Marked words are the most distinguishing words of T50: sea, honour, general, soldiers, men, ship, fight, soldier, king, vittori.
I would I were sure on't, condition I lost halfe my land. A match! my life against half your land to secure you, And make an indifferent bargain presently. Your life? how are you sure to live? If I die, you have halfe your land by't, if you live, 'tis worthy dividing transitory fortunes, I shall ha' the worst match on't. But how will you assure me Captain? Thou art not senseless, why your venture is but land against my life, which is more precious I hope than thousand acres, is this to be considered clap hands, and we will have articles drawn for mutual assurances, I do not this to every man, but I hope to have good on thee hereafter; the King! And Prince. let's withdraw then, and conclude 'tis a safe bargain for you sir, if you fail, what would all your estate do you good, and then I forfeit my life, if you scape, I have but half your land. I understand, and thank you noble Captain. Alphonso must be sent for out of prison, He's an experienced soldier. To betray us. Now we are punished for Vittory's banishment. Your fear will make us cowards. Shall we make A sally forth? Alberto. we'll expect more Advantage first, they have finished their redoubt, Is our river guarded with a sconce? On that part No enemy can endanger us. What if you Tasted Alphonso, he has been ever faithful, And we too rash. Keep prudent watches Iulio, Something i'th' evening may be attempted, Death is the worst, and better fall with honour Then owe our life to fears, I would Cassandra Were in their Camp, oh Iulio. 'twere better She were at home in your possession. A Herald sir. Admit him. Alberto, Iulio. What's the compliment now. Thus Naples is saluted from my Master, Provoked by injuries above the patience Of kings to suffer, without thirst of blood Or pride of conquest, he is come in arms To ask a satisfaction, if you would Not know the fury of a war, which acts, Such horrid ruins 'gainst men and nature, that Repentance cannot easily absolve The guilt in them that caused it, meet conditions, And deserve timely my great master's friendship, With mercy on yourselves. Mercy! Be temperate. Remember wounds are made more easily Then cured, and now arrived within your country, Revenge may spread a wild destruction, Let mothers still enjoy their sleep, and dwell Within their husband's bosom, let their children Live to requite the parents groan, and prosper, Let old men pay their debt only to nature, And virgins dedicate their yet chaste womb To Hymen's holy use, or at their quires With freedom of their souls, sing holy prayers For the sweet peace you lend 'em, to serve heaven. This fellow's sent to mock us, in my heart I repent all the tie of arms and nations. That gives such saucy freedom to a Herald.
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I would I were sure on't, condition I lost halfe my land. A match▪ my life against halfe your land to secure you, And make an indifferent bargaine presently. Your life? how are you sure to live? If I dye, you have halfe your land by't, if you live, tis worthy dividing transitory fortunes, I shall ha the worst match on't. But how will you assure me Captaine? Thou art not sencelesse, why your venter is but land against my life, which is more precious I hope than thousand acres, is this to be considered▪ clap hands, and we will have articles drawne for mutuall assurances, I doe not this to every man, but I hope to have good on thee hereafter; the King! And Prince. Lets withdraw then, and conclude tis a safe bargaine for you sir, if you faile, what would all your estate doe you good, and then I forfeit my life, if you scape, I have but halfe your land. I understand, and thanke you noble Captaine. Alphonso must be sent for out of prison, He's an experienc'd souldier. To betray us. Now we are punished for Vittories banishment. Your feare will make us cowards. Shall we make A sally forth? Alberto. Weele expect more Advantage first, they have inisht their redoubt, Is our river guarded with a sconce? On that part No enemy can endanger us. What if you Tasted Alphonso, he has beene ever faithfull, And we too rash. Keepe prudent watches Iulio, Something ith evening may be attempted, Death is the worst, and better fall with honour Then owe our life to feares, I would Cassandra Were in their Campe, oh Iulio. Twere better She were at home in your possession. A Herald sir. Admit him. Alberto, Iulio. Whats the complement now. Thus Naples is saluted from my Master, Provok't by injuries above the patience Of kings to suffer, without thirst of blood Or pride of conquest, he is come in armes To aske a satisfaction, if you would Not know the fury of a warre, which acts, Such horrid ruines gainst men and nature, that Repentance cannot easily absolve The guilt in them that caus'd it, meet conditions, And deserve timely my great masters friendship, With mercy on your selves. Mercy! Be temperate. Remember wounds are made more easily Then curd, and now arriv'd within your countrey, Revenge may spread a wild destruction, Let mothers still enjoy their sleepe, and dwell Within their husbands bosome, let their children Live to requite the parents grone, and prosper, Let old men pay their debt onely to nature, And virgins dedicate their yet chast wombe To Hymens holy use, or at their quires With freedome of their soules, sing holy prayers For the sweete peace you lend em, to serve heaven. This fellow's sent to mocke us in my heart I repent all the tye of armes and nations. That gives such saucy freedome to a Herald.