I hired some by force to doe the deede.

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When this likewise had not successe aright,

My selfe, to slay my brother, I addrest:

I rusht into his chamber euen or night,

While of my force I thinke he feared lest:

There with my sworde I strake him through the brest.

Eke while our mother’s lap his wonndes embrewe,

Her Geta deare betweene her armes I slewe.

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