The Hector of Germany, or The Palsgrave, Prime Elector

Smith, William, published 1615 · history; pseudo-history · Nonprofessional;Private

31chunks

15,275words

4topics

67 %unassigned

Metadata

Title	The Hector of Germany, or The Palsgrave, Prime Elector
Author	Smith, William
Publication year (edition)	1615
Genre (British Drama)	history; pseudo-history
Genre group (comparison)	other/multi — no single main genre in British Drama or Annals → outside the single-genre comparison · Annals: history;pseudo-history
Play type	Nonprofessional;Private
Work / edition / TCP / DEEP	work 329 · edition 744 · TCP A12548 · DEEP 623
Edition role	Representative edition — used in the analysis
First performance / composition (Annals)	1614 [c.1614-1615]
First performance (BritDrama)	1613 [1613-1615]
Theater	Red Bull;Curtain;Outdoor Professional
Theater type	Outdoor
Printer	Creede, Thomas
Publisher	Harrison, Josias
Format	Quarto
STC	22871a
Greg	329a(cancel)
Genre (Annals)	Pseudo-History
Genre (BritDrama)	Pseudo-History
BritDrama no.	1707
Title page	THE HECTOR OF GERMANIE, OR THE PALSGRAVE, PRIME ELECTOR. A New Play, an Honourable Hystorie.
Title-page performance note	As it hath beene publikely Acted at the Red Bull, and at the Curtaine, by a Companie of Young men of this Citie.
Corpus build	corpus-v3-2026-09-08 · nodes 1975 · witness single

Topic composition (share of words)

unassigned

67.3 %

T10 England and France: war, embassy and pea

13.5 %

T60 Imperial Rome: rulers, favour and politi

9.7 %

T42 English historical figures: a mixed clus

6.4 %

T57 Ships, merchants and pirates

3.2 %

Chunks in order

#	nodes	words	topic	typ.	opening
1	0–59	468	unassigned		OUr Author for himself, this bade me say, Although the Palsgrave be the name of th' Play, 'tis not that Prince…
2	60–119	474	unassigned		Misfortune cannot daunt him though he fled Out of his own Realm, and has lost his Crown. His impudency yet aim…
3	120–187	482	T42 English historical figures: a mixed clus	0.78	Harry, a word in private in your ear, When you are Emperor, as in time you shall, I must rule all, although yo…
4	188–248	464	unassigned		Since the decease of England's royal Son, That placed me lately in Spain's government, Those that did fear me …
5	249–310	489	unassigned		Be sick who will, mine Ague does retire. And Cullen thou hast cured me with ill news. Come valiant Soldiers sh…
6	311–347	502	unassigned		As her life: Alleging, that the Contract made to you, Was by constraint to please her honoured Father: But he …
7	348–413	489	unassigned		My Lord I will. The delian Lute is not more Musical Than thy sweet voice, Oh my Apollo speak, That with the ra…
8	414–481	487	unassigned		Forswear him, and I shall rest satisfied. Never. Nor I. Give way. I need no buckler. I stand not here to offen…
9	482–554	492	unassigned		He that is once false, will be never true. Then wherefore serves repentance? Well, proceed. Set down the place…
10	555–622	479	unassigned		His Bride. Belike 'tis so. Some whirlwind follow them; And making the Ocean rougher than my brow, Ye dancing P…
11	623–687	489	T42 English historical figures: a mixed clus	0.78	So will Fitzwater's gracious sovereign. And though this day look black with my disgrace, Your Royal presence w…
12	688–760	494	T60 Imperial Rome: rulers, favour and politi	0.87	It shall be treason to my Fame today, If I encounter any Foe i'th' field, Till I have combated this drunken Sa…
13	761–822	474	unassigned		When fortune is disposed? 〈…〉 a man. Valour and foresight are of no effect: Released by Saxon, and his Keepers…
14	823–888	510	unassigned		That's the best: But shall we only build our hopes on strength; I think 'twere good to piece the lions skin Wh…
15	889–957	505	unassigned		Make use of me, you shall not want for help. You seem to be of a Majestic state, What should a poor distressed…
16	958–1024	510	T10 England and France: war, embassy and pea	0.80	But if I might advise your Majesty, By former losses you should be more wise, Then hazard France again to the …
17	1025–1086	496	unassigned		We have my Liege, & the most youthful blood That the Court yields will show their Chivalry, In honour of Bavar…
18	1087–1151	490	unassigned		But that ill speed followed our hopes today, We had given a period to King Edward's life, And to the Palsgrave…
19	1152–1222	543	T10 England and France: war, embassy and pea	0.82	You are now my Fellow-Knight, and you must swear, To fight for Ladies, & their Fames preserve, But that we lea…
20	1223–1290	528	T10 England and France: war, embassy and pea	0.80	Come, Come, you cannot do it. Cannot. Nor dare. I'll stand the fury of thy proudest shock, Not fearing danger …
21	1291–1354	477	unassigned		My soul and body are the gift of heaven, And I will use them to my maker's praise: If other service (great Kin…
22	1355–1418	505	unassigned		I love thee as I should: What, we have lived together twenty years, And never wronged each other, should I now…
23	1419–1485	485	T57 Ships, merchants and pirates	0.82	'twas hereabouts the Gallant beckoned me, He seems a person of some eminence, By the glittering of his Suit ag…
24	1486–1549	480	T10 England and France: war, embassy and pea	0.87	I am yours in all things that are honourable. Honourable be not, your shall do what we list. Launch forth into…
25	1550–1619	517	T60 Imperial Rome: rulers, favour and politi	0.86	Not unto all, but only to you two: Why should the Earl and I borne a lord's son, join with a pair of base comp…
26	1620–1687	508	unassigned		If that I cannot force it with my sword, I'll let it alone. So lie together, three a pair Royal makes, And her…
27	1688–1720	524	unassigned		ay, the better man, by the perambulation of 2. or 3. thousand miles, I have seen the great Turk borrow Money, …
28	1721–1785	498	unassigned		I know not by what influence I am fallen Into the affection of this potent Queen: But she has sworn she loves …
29	1786–1855	480	unassigned		But you did kiss the King. The Queen did see it, Urged by constraint, and Kingly violence. Upon condition he s…
30	1856–1917	468	unassigned		No, where is my witness? Son, call them in. What can you swear? What must he swear? I'll swear that the Lady i…
31	1918–1974	468	T60 Imperial Rome: rulers, favour and politi	0.83	And so have I. Whom do I fee? my Son that stole my Bride? As you respect my service (gracious King) Let me hav…

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