The Conspiracy (Pallantus and Eudora) · chunk 28 of 63
Killigrew, Henry · published 1638 · first performed or written 1635 [Jan 8(?)] (Annals) tragedy · King's Men unassigned nearest T53 The crown: kingship claimed, resigned an · 504 words
Marked words are the most distinguishing words of the nearest topic T53: crown, king, state, life, lord, lords, live, queen, tullia, prince.
This way, Sir. Royal Sir you are welcome. Start not at the name, it is your due, you were borne to that title, and I doubt not, though you never heard it thus applied before, 'tis not altogether a Stranger to you, there was a spark which in the first womb after a special manner was infused into you, and is as another soul within you, as the one informs your body, so this informs that soul, we may call it the difference of a King, that will tell you we are all here your subjects, and this no strange Philosophy I teach, and though this rich persume hath hitherto been wrapped in this disguise of learning, and defended from the air o'th' court, 'tis not decayed, but grown stronger by such keeping, which when it shall be opened will cast a fragrant smell over all the Kingdom, and cure the infections of the former age; to open it we are met, it is a medicine we too long have languished for. And Sir, though it be a short warning to so great a matter, you must presently prepare to be a King; we have no time now to instruct you in your right, and how you lost it, it was years 'a doing, and will require years for to relate it. In the mean time, let what you see persuade you, our serious looks, respects, and the presence of these holy rights. I need not excuse my want of answer to you, there is nothing fit for me to say, which way soever I open my mouth to this purpose will appear foolish, whether I refuse, or grant both are alike ridiculous. I cannot turn myself in this place, without committing shame, 'tis not with me as with elder years they may deny such offers and be admired for their modesty, or accept them and be honoured for that Nobleness, I have nothing yet at my dispose, obedience is my best part; here I am; you may use me as you please, command me, even to wear a Crown, and make me submit unto the highest honours, set me on the Throne you speak of, and when I have had it long enough, take it again from me like other toys I play with, yet my Lords, I am not so young, but that I know I am a subject, and that I have a King; that thus, though but a sport, to use his titles is a fault, or for any to acknowledge such a spirit as you my Lord have spoken, is no less a traitor than he which strikes the Crown from off his head. You have been heavenly taught, and shall be ever instructed in such Lectures. But the treason which is committed is committed against yourself, your spirit is usurped, and he that holds it is your servant as I am, or at least should be so, please you to attend. Sir yond place is provided for you.
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This way, Sir. Royall Sir you are wellcome. Start not at the name, it is your due, you were borne to that title, and I doubt not, though you never heard it thus applide before, tis not altogether a Stranger to you, there was a sparke which in the first wombe after a speciall manner was insufd into you, and is as another soule within you, as the one informes your body, so this informes that soule, we may call it the difference of a King, that will tell you we are all heere your subjects, and this no strange Phylosophy I teach, and though this rich persume hath hitherto beene wrapt in this disguise of learning, and defended from the aire oth court, tis not decayde, but growne stronger by such keeping, which when it shall bee opened will cast a fragrant smell ore all the Kingdome, and cure the infections of the former age; to open it we are met, it is a medicine we too long have languishd for. And Sir, though it bee a short warning to so great a matter, you must presently preparè to bee a King; wee have no time now to instruct you in your right, and how you lost it, it was yeares a doing, and will require yeares for to relate it. In the meane time, let what you see perswade you, our serious lookes, respects, and the presence of these holy rights. I neede not excuse my want of answer to you, there is nothing fit for me to say, which way so ever I ope my mouth to this purpose will appeare foolish, whether I refuse, or grant both are alike ridiculous. I cannot turne my selfe in this place, without committing shame, 'tis not with me as with elder yeares they may deny such offers and be admired for their modesty, or accept them and bee honor'd for that Noblenesse, I have nothing yet at my dispose, obedience is my best part; here I am; you may use me as you please, command me, even to weare a Crowne, and make me submit unto the highest honors, set me on the Throne you speake of, and when I have had it long enough, take it againe from me like other toyes I play with, yet my Lords, I am not so young, but that I know I am a subject, and that I have a King; that thus, though but a sport, to use his titles is a fault, or for any to acknowledge such a spirit as you my Lord have spoken, is no lesse a traytor then he which strikes the Crowne from off his head. You have beene heavenly taught, and shall be ever instructed in such Lectures. But the treason which is committed is committed against your selfe, your spirit is usurpt, and he that holds it is your servant as I am, or at least should be so, please you to aslend. Sir yond place is provided for you.