No Fear Shakespeare
Richard III
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Act 4, Scene 4, Page 24
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CATESBY
My liege, the duke of Buckingham is taken.
That is the best news. That the earl of Richmond
Is with a mighty power landed at Milford,
Is colder tidings, yet they must be told.
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CATESBY
Your Majesty, the duke of Buckingham has been captured—that’s the best news. The fact that the earl of Richmond has landed in Milford with a mighty army is less good news, but it must be told.
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RICHARD
Away towards Salisbury! While we reason here,
A royal battle might be won and lost.
Someone take order Buckingham be brought
To Salisbury. The rest march on with me.
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RICHARD
Away toward Salisbury! While we’re talking here, a royal battle could be won and lost. Someone deliver the order that Buckingham be brought to Salisbury. Everyone else, march on with me.
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A trumpet plays. |
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Flourish. Exeunt |
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