Heywood, Thomas · published 1600 · first performed or written 1599 [1592-1599] (Annals) history · Derby's (Strange's) Men T10 England and France: war, embassy and pea typicality 0.87 · 495 words
Marked words are the most distinguishing words of T10: france, french, england, king, lord, english, edward, talbot, peace, lords.
I am the gladder, but unfaithful Earl, I do not see how yet I can dispense With thy submission, this was not the welcome, Your letters sent to England, promised me. Right high and mighty Prince condemn me not, That am as innocent in this offence, As any soldier in the English army, The fault was in our gunner's ignorance, Who taking you for Lewis King of France, That likewise is within the cities ken, Made that unlucky shot to beat him back, And not of malice to your majesty, To knowledge which, I brought them with myself, And thirty thousand crowns within this purse, Sent by the Burghers to redeem your lack. Constable of France, we will not sell a drop Of English blood, for all the gold in France: But in so much two of our men are slain, To quit their deaths, those two that came with thee Shall both be crammed into a cannon's mouth, And so he shot into the town again: It is not like but that they knew our Colours, And of set purpose did this villainy: Nor can I be persuaded thoroughly, But that our person was the mark they aimed at; Yet are we well content to hold you excused, Mary our soldiers must be satisfied, And therefore first shall be distributed, These crowns amongst them, than you shall return, And of your best provision send to us, thirty wain load, beside twelve tun of wine. This if the Burghers will subscribe unto, Their peace is made, otherwise I will proclaim, Free liberty for all to take the spoil. Your highness shall be answered presently, And I will see these articles performed. Yet one thing more, I will that you my Lord, Together with the Duke of Burgundie, Do ere tomorrow noon bring all your force, And toyne with ours, or else we do recant, And these conditions shall be frustrate. Mine are at hand my Lord, and I will write, The Duke may like wise be in readiness. Let him have safe conduct through our army, And 'gainst the morning every leader see, His troops be furnished, for no longer time, God willing shall the trial be deferred, Twixt Lewis and us. What echoing sound is this? A gentleman from the K. of France my Lord, Craves parlance with your excellence. A gentleman, bring him in. What news a God's name from our brother Lewis? Most puissant and most honourable King, My royal master, Lewis the King of France, Doth greet your Highness with unfeigned love, Wishing your health, prosperity, and rule, And thus he says by me. When was it seen, That ever Lewis pretended hurt to England, Either by close conspirators sent over, To undermine your state; or openly, By taking arms, with purpose to invade? Nay when was it, that Lewis was ever heard, So much as to detract from Edward's name? But still hath done him all his due of speech,
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I am the gladder, but vnfaithfull Earle, I doe not see how yet I can dispence With thy submission, this was not the welcome, Your letters sent to England, promisde me. Right high and mightie Prince condmne me not, That am as innocent in this offence, As any souldiour in the English armie, The fault was in our gunners ignorance, Who taking you for Lewis King of France, That likewise is within the cities kenne, Made that vnluckie shot to beate him backe, And not of malice to your maiestie, To knowledge which, I brought thē with my selfe, And thirtie thousand crownes within this purse, Sent by the Burgers to redéeme your lacke. Constable of France, we will not sell a drop Of English blood, for all the gold in France: But in so much two of our men are slaine, To quit their deaths, those two that came with thée Shall both be cramde into a Cannons mouth, And so he shot into the towne againe: It is not like but that they knew our Colours, And of set purpose did this villanie: Nor can I be perswaded thorowly, But that our person was the mark they aimed at; Yet are we well content to hold you excusde, Mary our souldiours must be satisfied, And therefore first shall be distributed, These crownes amongst thē, then you shal returne, And of your best prouision send to vs, Thirtie waine loade, beside twelue tne of wine. This if the Burgers will subscribe vnto, Their peace is made, otherwise I will proclaime, Frée libertie for all to take the spoyle. Your highnes shall be answerd presently, And I will see these articles performed. Yet one thing more, I will that you my Lord, Together with the Duke of Burgundie, Doe ere to morrow noone bring all your force, And toyne with ours, or else we doe recant, And these conditions shall be frustrate. Mine are at hand my Lord, and I will write, The Duke may like wise be in readinesse. Let him haue safe conduct through our army, And gainst the morning euery leader see, His troupes be furnisht, for no longer time, God willing shall the triall be deferred, Twixt Lewis and vs. What echoing sound is this? A gentleman from the K. of France my Lord, Craues parlance with your excellence. A gentleman, bring him in. What newes a Gods name frō our brother Lewis? Most puissant and most honourable King, My royall master, Lewis the King of France, Doth gréete your Highnes with vnfained loue, Wishing your health, prosperitie, and rule, And thus he saies by me. When was it séene, That euer Lewis pretended hurt to England, Either by close conspirators sent ouer, To vndermine your state; or openly, By taking armes, with purpose to inuade? Nay when was it, that Lewis was euer heard, So much as to detract from Edwards name? But still hath done him all his due of spéech,