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Two Lamentable Tragedies

Yarington, Robert, published 1601 · tragedy · Adult Professional;Professional

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TitleTwo Lamentable Tragedies
AuthorYarington, Robert
Publication year (edition)1601
Genre (British Drama)tragedy
Genre group (comparison)tragedy — from the British Drama label · Annals: tragedy
Play typeAdult Professional;Professional
Work / edition / TCP / DEEPwork 182 · edition 415 · TCP A15814 · DEEP 322
Edition roleRepresentative edition — used in the analysis
First performance / composition (Annals)1594 [1594-c.1598]
First performance (BritDrama)1595 [1594-1598]
Company (BritDrama)Unknown
Company (Annals)Admiral's (Nottingham's) Men (?)
PrinterRead, Richard
PublisherLaw, Matthew
FormatQuarto
STC26076
Greg182a
Genre (Annals)Tragedy
Genre (BritDrama)Tragedy
BritDrama no.1015
Title pageTwo Lamentable Tragedies. The one, of the murther of Maister Beech a Chaundler in Thames-streete, and his boye, done by Thomas Merry. The other of a young childe murthered in a Wood by two Ruffins, with the consent of his Vnckle.
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10–61474unassignedI Have in vain passed through each stately street, And blindfold turning of this happy town, For wealth, for p…
262–133536unassignedGo you disturbers of a quiet soul, Sad, greedy, gaping, hungry cannibals, That joy to practise others miseries…
3134–200506T6 Money, debt and credit0.83This shows him for a plain and honest man, That will not flatter with too many words: Some shrill-tongued fell…
4201–262478unassignedBrother and sister, pray you both draw near, And here my will, which you have promised Shall be performed with…
5263–325505unassignedGive me a Pen and Ink, first to subscribe, I write so ill through very feebleness, That I can scarcely know th…
6326–386496T40 Sin, guilt and violent loss within famil0.86You speak the truth: there is a friend or two Of yours, making merry in my house, And would desire to have you…
7387–453488unassignedFather. Hearken son, I must entreat your furtherance and advise, About a thing that doth concern us near, Firs…
8454–516498T40 Sin, guilt and violent loss within famil0.91In faith I do not, therefore prithee say, Wilt thou consent to have him made away. Why then in faith, I am ash…
9517–579501unassignedWhat doth the boy know whereabouts you dwell? I that torments me worse than pangs of hell, He must be slain to…
10580–646499unassignedI was affrighted by a sudden cry, And coming down found master Beech's man, Thus with a hammer sticking in his…
11647–709492unassignedWhere gold rewardeth, were apparent death Before mine eyes, bold, hearty, visible, I'd wrestle with him for a …
12710–775495T40 Sin, guilt and violent loss within famil0.84Come gentlemen, this night go rest with me, Tomorrow end Pertillo's tragedy. Sister, now all my gold expected …
13776–842500unassignedNow by my soul I do suspect the men, Especially the lower of the two: See what a hollow discontented look He c…
14843–906513T1 Death, grief and revenge0.84You cannot bear so great a weight yourself, And 'tis no trusting of another man. Yes well enough, as I will or…
15907–972511T5 Christian faith, sin and salvation0.79Of pity man, that never enters here, And if it should, I'd threat my craven heart, To stab it home, for harbou…
16973–1030458unassignedBut by that God, which made that wondrous globe, Wherein is seen his powerful deity, Thou shalt not kill him m…
171031–1096483unassignedHow now my Lords, was't not a gallant course, Believe me sirs, I never saw a wretch, Make better shift to save…
181097–1161470T1 Death, grief and revenge0.84'tis now too late to wish for had I Had you withheld your hand from this attempt, Sorrow had never so imprison…
191162–1226478T1 Death, grief and revenge0.89Forbear a while, to bear away my joy, Which now is vanished, since his life is fled, And give me leave to wash…
201227–1287485T42 English historical figures: a mixed clus0.82That willbe done without all question, For thou hast slain Allenso with the boy: And Rachel doth not wish to o…
211288–1325503T57 Ships, merchants and pirates0.84Nay, if you are so curious to intrude, yourself to sorrow, where you have no share, I will frequent some unfre…
221326–1384489unassignedMass I am indifferent, I'll go along with you, If it be so, why so, if not why so. Hoe master Loney, hear you …
231385–1443478unassignedhe's dead indeed, but yet we cannot find, What is become of half his hopeless body, His head and legs are foun…
241444–1506486unassignedI pray you do it, we will tarry here: And let the eyes of every passenger Be satisfied, which may example be, …
251507–1571487T42 English historical figures: a mixed clus0.76My former life, deserves their good conceits, Were it not blemished with this treachery. My heart is merrier t…
261572–1637482unassignedOne that did kindle my misdoubting thoughts, With the large flame of his timidity. Oh then I know the tinder o…
271638–1703504unassignedNever the like impiety was done, A mother slain, with terror of the son: Help to repair the damage thou hast m…
281704–1769503T42 English historical figures: a mixed clus0.87I'll none of that, I do not like the last, I love thee dearer than I do my life, And all I did, was to advance…
291770–1832485T42 English historical figures: a mixed clus0.79What accident begot your mutual fear? That which my heart hath promised to conceal. Why now you fall into your…
301833–1895481T22 Shepherds, flocks and Pan0.78Ah have you care to drive the Wolf away, From silly creatures wanting intellect, And yet would suffer your dev…
311896–1957489unassignedThus shades are caught when substances are fled, Indeed they have my garments, but myself, Am close enough fro…
321958–2025490T1 Death, grief and revenge0.73I know the man, but saw him not this fortnight. I would you had not, for your sister's sake, For yours, for hi…
332026–2091469T1 Death, grief and revenge0.79I never did suborn such murderers, But ever loved Pertillo as my life. Thy son can witness to the contrary. I …
342092–2154461T1 Death, grief and revenge0.85I am the wretch that did suborn the slaves, To murder poor Pertillo in the wood, Spare, spare Alenso, he is in…
352155–2218475T5 Christian faith, sin and salvation0.78ay, with reporting of my villainy, The very audit of my wickedness, Had force enough to give a sudden death: A…
362219–2283508T5 Christian faith, sin and salvation0.80Indeed thou art, thy conscience is at peace, And feels no terror for such wickedness, Mine hath been vexed but…
372284–2350484unassignedThe Lord of heaven have mercy on her soul, And teach all other by this spectacle, To shun such dangers as she …