’Tis written in our book, that the whole world
Shall feel our sword.
Fer. ’Tis writ in ours, that they
Who take the sword, shall perish by the sword.
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K. Surely ’twas truly spoken of yourselves.
Yet will I make no change, but my demand
Shall urge upon the king your brother; he
Will thank me for it.
Sa.Now, my gracious master,