Ambrose Philips [1723], Humfrey, Duke of Gloucester. A Tragedy. As it is Acted at the Theatre-Royal in Drury-Lane, by His Majesty's Servants. By Mr. Philips (Printed: And Sold by J. Roberts [etc.], London) [word count] [S37200].
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SCENE III.
Warwick.
Farewell, Hypocrisy and Pride!—Grey Hairs,
And griping Hands!—Ambitious;—harsh, and dreadfull,
Even to thy Friends!—What a Disgrace, that Men,—
That Kings, should stand in Awe of such a Pageant!
A Shew of Sanctity, trick'd up in Scarlet.
Believe in Sorcery?—No, Cardinal!—
Thy Wit is not so dull.—What have the Laity
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To do with Faculties, They dare not use?—
Reason, in Us, is Carnal.—Beasts that we are;
To suffer Rome to shackle our free Thoughts,
And fool our very Senses!—But, Soft.—
Here comes the Sovereign Power!—Our female Ruler:
In Feature Woman; but, in Heart, a Man:
Fair as the Queen of Beauty; Bold, as Mars.—
And see, how Suffolk gently moulds her Hand;
And whispers Things,—not fitting for My Ear.
Ambrose Philips [1723], Humfrey, Duke of Gloucester. A Tragedy. As it is Acted at the Theatre-Royal in Drury-Lane, by His Majesty's Servants. By Mr. Philips (Printed: And Sold by J. Roberts [etc.], London) [word count] [S37200].
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