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Henry IV Part 1

William Shakespeare

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Act 3, Scene 1, Page 10

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HOTSPUR
Now I perceive the devil understands Welsh,
And ’tis no marvel he is so humorous.
By 'r Lady, he is a good musician.
HOTSPUR
Now I see that the devil understands Welsh; it’s no surprise he’s so moody. By God, he’s a good musician.



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LADY PERCY
Then should you be nothing but musical, for you are
altogether governed by humors. Lie still, you thief, and hear
the lady sing in Welsh.
LADY PERCY
Then you should be incredibly musical, for you’re the moodiest man alive. Lie still, you thief. Listen to the lady sing in Welsh.

HOTSPUR
I had rather hear Lady, my brach, howl in Irish.
HOTSPUR
I’d rather hear Lady, my dog, howl in Irish.

LADY PERCY
Wouldst thou have thy head broken?
LADY PERCY
Do you want your head broken in?

HOTSPUR
No.
HOTSPUR
No.

LADY PERCY
Then be still.
LADY PERCY
Then be still.

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HOTSPUR
Neither;’tis a woman’s fault.
HOTSPUR
Never; that’s a womanly trait.

LADY PERCY
Now God help thee!
LADY PERCY
Now God help you—

HOTSPUR
To the Welsh lady’s bed.
HOTSPUR
Into the Welsh lady’s bed!

LADY PERCY
What’s that?
LADY PERCY
What did you say?

HOTSPUR
Peace, she sings.
HOTSPUR
Quiet! She’s singing.
Here THE LADY sings a Welsh song
THE LADY sings a Welsh song.

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HOTSPUR
Come, Kate, I’ll have your song too.
HOTSPUR
Come on, Kate. I want to hear your song, too.

LADY PERCY
Not mine, in good sooth.
LADY PERCY
Not mine, darn it.