Lady A.Whom?
Richard. Nay, guess.
Lady A. I can't. I'm a dunce at riddle-me-ree.
Some lunatic, of course?
Richard.Made so by thee! (kneels)
Turn thy bright eyes on this devoted head—
Lady A. Would they were baganets, to stick thee dead! (crosses R.)
Richard. I would they were—that I at once might hop the twig!
For now, with cruel scorn, they at me dig,
And homœopathically mill me.
If thou art determined, sweet, to kill me,
This "Trifle from Sheffield" in my buzzum stick,
And let the daylight through your loving Dick.
(kneels and gives her his sword.)
Twenty-four years later, Mr. Burnand took up this subject. His work was called "The Rise and Fall of Richard III.," and was performed at the Royalty. His treatment of the wooing scene may well be contrasted with that of Selby. For instance:—
Richard. I see that you a passion for me foster——
Anne. Passion for you! High, mighty, double Glo'ster.