Renaissance Drama — Topics · seed 42

Herod and Antipater

Markham, Gervase / Sampson, William, published 1622 · tragedy · Adult Professional;Professional

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TitleHerod and Antipater
AuthorMarkham, Gervase / Sampson, William
Publication year (edition)1622
Genre (British Drama)tragedy
Genre group (comparison)tragedy — from the British Drama label · Annals: tragedy
Play typeAdult Professional;Professional
Work / edition / TCP / DEEPwork 382 · edition 848 · TCP A06982 · DEEP 703
Edition roleRepresentative edition — used in the analysis
First performance / composition (Annals)1622 [c.1619-1622]
First performance (BritDrama)1619 [1619-1620]
Company (BritDrama)Red Bull (Revels) Company (first)
Company (Annals)Red Bull (Revels) Company (first)
TheaterRed Bull;Outdoor Professional
Theater typeOutdoor
Title-page companyRed Bull (Revels) Company (first)
PrinterEld, George
PublisherRhodes, Matthew
FormatQuarto
STC17402
Greg382a(†)
Genre (Annals)Tragedy
Genre (BritDrama)Tragedy
BritDrama no.1901
Title pageThe true TRAGEDY OF HEROD AND ANTIPATER: With the Death of faire Marriam.
Title-page performance noteAs it hath beene, diuers times publiquely Acted (with great Applause) at the Red Bull, by the Company of his Maiesties REVELS.
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10–64481unassignedTime's eldest Daughter (Truth) presents our Play; And, from forgotten Monuments of Clay, Calls up th'heroic Sp…
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3130–202468unassignedIt shall indeed; and be this kiss a seal Of our perpetual love-knot; yet (my Queen) There are new treason's ha…
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7431–491529unassignedBriefly thus, If through my fortune, or Augustus' wrath, I perish in this journey; by that love, Which nature,…
8492–541488unassignedSo shall it be; shall it? no shalls; 'tis done, dispatched: Who can resolve, can do; who can dispose, can bett…
9542–608499T3 Sickness, physic and doctors0.76Come away Disease, and hang up these my trophies, Whilst I with gentle air, beat upon the ears of passengers. …
10609–683495T54 Antony and Cleopatra: love, death and mo0.83For which blood I'll have vengeance, & my tears Shall never dry till it be perfitted. Madam, forbear complaini…
11684–747475T60 Imperial Rome: rulers, favour and politi0.86'tis a rare Gratulation. I'm afraid New fear will alter it. Observe the Emperor. 'tis true (great Sir) your sa…
12748–815502T60 Imperial Rome: rulers, favour and politi0.89Timorous! Caesar, no: Were I to scale a Tower, or sack a Town, I'd do't; although the ruins fell like Quarries…
13816–895507T1 Death, grief and revenge0.83His picture lies within you; pluck it out, And let your false heart follow. It is truth's part to suffer; so m…
14896–973504unassignedSo will I; I'm armed with able mischief. And my plots Shall run as fast to aid and second you. Ladies, shake h…
15974–1047491T11 Siblings, kin and confidants0.81Do not give truth that title; for you know, It will be proved by many witnesses. Thart jealous Sister, and tha…
161048–1126491unassignedCome, you will now be perjured; but I'll stay That imputation from you: What became Of your affection, when yo…
171127–1204512T1 Death, grief and revenge0.77O my dread Lord, Grant me your gracious pardon; I must tell A sad and heavy Story; yet most true: And yet 'gai…
181205–1283488T1 Death, grief and revenge0.74here's a change. A Tempest never looked for. Pack for shame, Run to thine own destruction: What, a Whore? A po…
191284–1351481T38 Death, parting and grief at court0.90Sir, I know Your wisdom such, as can discern what 'tis At once to fear, to suffer, and to die, By th'hand of s…
201352–1415496T1 Death, grief and revenge0.83Enough, too much; thoust slain me Pheroas; O, I have lost in her death more true joys, Than Heaven can give or…
211416–1477498unassignedO my Lord. Away; reply, and I will kill thee. Do not offend him further; vanish Sir. To Arms my Lord, to Arms:…
221478–1526493unassignedNever grew Pride more high, more desperate; Nor ever could the Arrogance of man Find out a Breast more large a…
231527–1598492unassignedWhat else; a man may be forsworn in any place, City, Court or Country, has no difference. About it then; be co…
241599–1663499unassignedPitiful fool, go sleep, or thou'lt run mad else, Sizers, sweet Scissors; sharp, but gentle ones; That once did…
251664–1739510unassignedNephew, true; Let him and's follies wrestle; from their birth We will bring out our safeties; Villains, we kno…
261740–1809479unassignedAnd so will I. But never I, it is impossible. Sir, I beseech you, howsoe'er you lose The force of Nature, or t…
271810–1882498T40 Sin, guilt and violent loss within famil0.89Brother, true; Let me embrace thy goodness; for I know, The last gasp of a death thus innocent, Hath no pain i…
281883–1953491T3 Sickness, physic and doctors0.75Sensibly, And fear, and will prevent it. Come buy you lusty Gallants These Simples which I sell; In all our da…
291954–2018479unassignedThere's reason for my Lord, then know you'ave here The strongest quickest killingst poison, which Learning or …
302019–2088483T1 Death, grief and revenge0.80Patience? there is a worm hath bitten Patience off; And, being entered, sucks my vitals up. Herod, loathed Her…
312089–2155521unassignedMadam, I am; for, with this peace of mind, I find my breath decaying; yet before I take this long last journey…
322156–2225483unassignedNo, I'll prevent you, Salumith shall know, All your designs, and how your actions go. Where is Niraleus? what,…
332226–2295503T1 Death, grief and revenge0.77It pleased my Lady Sir, this other day, (Hearing how desperately strong sickness raged Upon Prince Pheroas) fo…
342296–2374501T1 Death, grief and revenge0.76nowhere to be found. 'twas a strange desperate hazard. But a toy; They which dare do, dare suffer; desperate S…
352375–2444528unassignedO Madam, 'tis Too late now to excuse it; pain, O pain, Tyrannous pain hath torn all from my Bosom: The Viol wh…
362445–2508489T60 Imperial Rome: rulers, favour and politi0.91But thou dost, and it will damn thee. Say not so; I know this smoke will kindle, and my care Must now prevent …
372509–2577520unassignedHa! what's that? strange entertainment: you're undone: Whom should this be; for me it cannot be? No; I am a Ki…
382578–2643522unassignedEre thy Command was passed: if these Honours, These titular glories, great Augustus gave me; If these offend m…
392644–2707483T38 Death, parting and grief at court0.82What, will you taste some Syrup, or some grapes? No, give me an Apple. Here are fair ones Sir. Lend me a knife…
402708–2779500unassignedExcellent, excellent; noble, happy news; Why, what heart could wish better? I am tranced And rapt with admirat…
412780–2849485T60 Imperial Rome: rulers, favour and politi0.88O royal Caesar, this grace thus performed In my poor Visitation; makes my Soul A Bondslave to thy Virtue. 'tis…
422850–2919492T38 Death, parting and grief at court0.83Gracious Sir, The rumour of your death, when it had filled The City; flew to him. Yes, and then How took he my…
432920–2989487unassigned'tis, my Lord, My part to couch like Mischief, close, but sure; When I break out I'm fatal. Thou speakst truth…
442990–3053457unassignedWas she assistant to you? Sir, she was. Produce her presently. Sir, 'tis too late; The heart-strong Lady once …