Renaissance Drama — Topics · seed 42

The Valiant Scot

W., J., published 1637 · history · Adult Professional;Professional

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Metadata

TitleThe Valiant Scot
AuthorW., J.
Publication year (edition)1637
Genre (British Drama)history
Genre group (comparison)history — from the British Drama label · Annals: tragedy
Play typeAdult Professional;Professional
Work / edition / TCP / DEEPwork 520 · edition 1053 · TCP A14599 · DEEP 873
Edition roleRepresentative edition — used in the analysis
First performance / composition (Annals)1626 [1625-1626]
First performance (BritDrama)1626 [1607-1637]
Company (BritDrama)Unknown
Company (Annals)Unknown
PrinterHarper, Thomas
PublisherWaterson, John
FormatQuarto
STC24910
Greg520a
Genre (Annals)Tragedy
Genre (BritDrama)History
BritDrama no.2189
Title pageTHE VALIANT SCOT.
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10–66485T18 Rebels, barons and the king's wars at ho0.74FEllow colleagues, since it hath pleased our King, Renowned Edward, of his special favour To sphere us in this…
267–136490unassignedSelby by none, that title which I had I have given my son, a boy of that proud temper, As should he hear thy i…
3137–188481T15 Friars and holy orders in plot0.65I know 'tis sweet Peggy, and because 'tis not a picture for every Painter to draw forth, let this curtain be p…
4189–272496T18 Rebels, barons and the king's wars at ho0.72She is, our Lass are not English common, I'm right Scotch bred, till death stick to a woman. And to the death …
5273–346481T18 Rebels, barons and the king's wars at ho0.76May it please my Sovereign Confirm his grant touching— The Crown of Scotland, Save other time, Grimsby thoust …
6347–422503T18 Rebels, barons and the king's wars at ho0.72Nor do we wish it Grimsby, should the fates But turn the wheel we might with them change states, Be Scotland's…
7423–498514T18 Rebels, barons and the king's wars at ho0.74Much, this rumour Blown through the Land will stay the English forces, And give us time and means to strengthe…
8499–571507unassignedThou knowest not thy own eyes, May feed the Crows as soon as mine, Toads and Snakes May dig their lodgings in …
9572–645494T18 Rebels, barons and the king's wars at ho0.74WHat talk'st of Conscience? thouart an apparent rebel. How can he be a rebel was ne'er subject? What right has…
10646–724503T1 Death, grief and revenge0.79Nea marry, stay a wheane, Dip not thy vineyard in the weambe Of Laverck's town, for giffe thou gange, Thouse w…
11725–803502T18 Rebels, barons and the king's wars at ho0.73O if I be, let my soul never sleep, In the blessed bosom of my Ancestors, Till I have drawn a sea of purple te…
12804–878502T18 Rebels, barons and the king's wars at ho0.80First pray pardon me, If like the working of a troubled sea My bosom rose in billows, for though the winds Tha…
13879–927481T18 Rebels, barons and the king's wars at ho0.72And such I fear will thine be, honoured friends See those remains of honourable love Cradled in earth, that on…
14928–963495unassignedGang along man 'tis hard by now, a man's head I deem the pure man had gangand lang to law And sae was thrust o…
15964–1027495unassignedThe Lords are going to view the trenches. Every man to his parapet, To your trenches you tattered rogues! It's…
161028–1092496unassignedHis being a traitor warrants it, dispatch A second message with acknowledgement Of former wrongs to our Ambass…
171093–1127499T18 Rebels, barons and the king's wars at ho0.71Base Rebel, why durst he not stand here? None prayed him stay, 'twas manners being not welcomed to get away. H…
181128–1184479unassignedThen 'tis like the sea, for all's fish that comes to net there. I'll tell you the mystery of that, look what m…
191185–1234487unassignedNot a word of Latin, neither Justice, nor clerk. Peace Bolt in the king's name, I charge thee, if you will eat…
201235–1278505unassignedYes all men are of their old wives, my life has gone up and down with me this threescore and odd years, 'tis t…
211279–1341492unassignedBe quiet, I'll pay thee. How now? A slumber took me, and methought old Wallace Clapped me upon the shoulder wi…
221342–1400503T18 Rebels, barons and the king's wars at ho0.78Thus, he hides his face, and we are not to back a traitor, Sir Jeffrey, you'll get between me and the Gallows,…
231401–1470503unassignedD''ee hear th' English march? they are at hand. Now Grimsby, they for Pikes are tossing Cans. I am glad our th…
241471–1537505T18 Rebels, barons and the king's wars at ho0.83I thank your grace. God confound all your foes at the same rate. But if this Wallace, sirrah, be alive now, Yo…
251538–1613499T18 Rebels, barons and the king's wars at ho0.81Wound for wound. Exeunt King and Bruce pursuing the Scots. Take breath, I would not have the world robbed of t…
261614–1676494T18 Rebels, barons and the king's wars at ho0.71Let it come. Is not this he that killed Wallace? No sir, I am only he that said so, As you sit, so did I lie. …
271677–1748492T18 Rebels, barons and the king's wars at ho0.80What's that ye all laughed at? Nothing but a jest. Nay, good Sir tell me. An idle jest, more wine for Bruce. N…
281749–1801468T18 Rebels, barons and the king's wars at ho0.80Stay noble Grimsby, ere he further pass One of us certify our General, Perhaps he'll not admit him to his pres…
291802–1865468T18 Rebels, barons and the king's wars at ho0.76A brave defiance. Defiance, let's mad them more, they shall not sleep tonight, Good Grimsbie beat a drum, let …
301866–1942480T18 Rebels, barons and the king's wars at ho0.76alas Scotland to wham salt thou complain, alas, fra mourning wha sall thee refrain? I thee beseek and for him …
311943–2017479T18 Rebels, barons and the king's wars at ho0.81No, will not Clifford. Peace. My Lord, I dare not, In this last battle I received some wounds That yet bleed i…
322018–2085493T18 Rebels, barons and the king's wars at ho0.84Clif. I have vowed, Neither to hear nor see him, drag him hence, Mine eye shall nor be so compassionate To vie…