in 2 Henry the Sixth (The First Part of the Contention betwixt the Two Famous Houses of York and Lancaster) — Shakespeare, William; Marlowe, Christopher; Anonymous (?)
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2 Henry the Sixth (The First Part of the Contention betwixt the Two Famous Houses of York and Lancaster)
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Item, It is further agreed between them, that the Duchess of Anioy, and of Main, shall be released and deliue read over to the King her father, and she sent over of the King of England's own proper cost and charges without dowry. Why how now cousin Gloucester, what needs this? As if our King were bound unto your will, And might not do his will without your leave Proud Protector, envy in thine eyes I see, The big swollen venom of thy hateful heart, That dare presume gainst that thy sovereign likes. There goes our protector in a rage, My lords, you know he is my great enemy, And though he be Protector of the land, And thereby covers his deceitful thoughts, For well you see, if he but walk the streets, The common people swarm about him straight, Crying, Jesus bless your royal excellence, With, God preserve the good Duke Humphrey. And many things beside that are not known, Which time will bring to light in smooth Duke Humphrey, But I will after him, and if I can, I'll lay a plot to heave him from his seat. I thought your grace would be above the clouds. Thy heaven is on earth, thy words and thoughts Beatrice on a crown, proud Protector, dangerous Peer, to smooth it thus with King and commonwealth. Let me be blessed for the peace I make, Against this proud Protector with my sword. Even when thou darest. I am Plantaganet as well as thou, and son to John of Gaunt. I scorn thy words. Heres my hand, I will. Faith cousin Gloucester, had not your man cast off so soon, we had had more sport to day, come with thy sword and buckler. Protector, protect thy self well. Who's within there? take in Duke Humphrey, And see him guarded sure within my house. But have you no greater proofs then these? Peace Warwick, give thy betters leave to speak. Heres good stuff: how now my lord protector? This news I think hath turned your weapons point, I am in doubt yowl scarcely keep your promise. In your Protectorship you did devise, Strange torments for offenders, by which means England hath been defamed by tyranny. Then let him die before the Commons know, For fear that they do rise in Arms for him. Agreed, for he's already kept within my house. Oh death, if thou wilt let me live but one whole year, He give thee as much gold as will purchase such another Island. Why died he not in his bed? What would you have me to do then? Can I make men live whither they will or no? Sirrah, go fetch me the strong poison which the Pothicary sont O see where Duke Humphreys ghost does stand, (me: And stares me in the face: look, look, comb down his hair, So now he's gone again: O, o, o. It is further agreed between them, that the Duchess of Anioy and of Main, shall be released and delivered over to the King her sa.
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Plot — 2 Henry the Sixth (The First Part of the Contention betwixt the Two Famous Houses of York and Lancaster)
Siiffolk brings KingiHenryiVd his new queen, Margaret, having been his proxy at their wedding in France; the agreement means peace with France, but also the surrender of some of England’s French possessions. In England, factions develop for and against Gioueester, the Lord Protector, while WOFk intends to claim the crown for himself; moreover, rivalry brews between the Queen and Gloucester’s ambitious wife, who also covets the throne. Common talk about York’s claim to the crown means that SOimierset supplants him as Regent of France, and this talk is later verified in a trial by combat. _ ile incites the DGGHESSIGAEGIONEESEr to solicit demonic predictions about England’s political future (some of which come true later in the play); she is forced to do penance, and banished. By careful questioning, Gloucester establishes that a supposed miracle is actually fraudulent. Somerset’s regency results in the loss of all England’s French lands; the Queen and barons unite to lay the blame on Gloucester and have him first arrested for high treason, then murdered. Suffolk is . banished by popular acclamation, captured at sea by pirates, and beheaded. MH@NCaFdifial dies in a delirium ‘of guilt for his part in Gloucester’s murder. , ’ York goes to put down a rising in Ireland, and arranges for a rebellion in his absence to give him a reason to return in arms: Jaeki@ade and his men duly wreak havoc in London before Glifférd quells the rebellion with a promise of pardon; Cade himself is caught, starving, on private land, and killed. York returns in arms, but dismisses his troops on learning that Cade has been defeated and Somerset imprisoned; -but Somerset’s disgrace proves to be a deception, and civil war breaks out. The Yorkists win the battle of St Albans, and Henry flees to London to hold a parliament.