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Anon. [1823], King Richard III. Travestie, a burlesque, operatic, mock terrific tragedy, in two acts. Marked with the stage business and directions by the author (Published by E. Duncombe [etc.], London) [word count] [S39700].
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SCENE X. —The Prize Ring at Moulsey Hurst. Richmond and Oxford in the Ring; The Mob discovered round it. Enter King Richard, who jumps into the Ring, followed by Catesby. Oxford and Catesby stand as the Bottle-holders.


Air, “Quite politely.” King R.
Of one or both, the time is come,
  I am ready, I am ready. Richm.
Put up your sword, it is all hung,
  Let's set too with our mauleys.

-- 56 --

King R.
I'll draw your claret first, I swear. Richm.
I'd have you of your's beware;
Here's at you—I have done it—there! Cat.
  Richmond much too tall is. Mob.
Huzza! huzza! huzza! huzza! King R.
  I am for you. Richm.
  I will floor you. [knocks him down. Mob.
Huzza! huzza! huzza! huzza! King R.
  The devil take yonr mauleys.

You've hit me, verily, I swear,
  Right between, sir, right between, sir,
Two W's* note—you know where,
  But now I must not mention.
I'm dish'd—I wish you all good night;
I never more with him will fight,
For into me he's let day light. Richm.
  Such was my iutention.
Mob.
Huzza! huzza! huzza! huzza! King R.
  I am done, sir,
  With your fun, sir,
Oh, la! oh, la! oh, la! oh, la!
  You've taken my dimension.
[Dies.

-- 57 --

King Henry's Ghost rises, R. H.


Air, “Over the Water to Charlie.” King Hen.
Behold I now the ghost give up,
  For I am tir'd of it. Lady Anne's Ghost rises, L. H. Lady A.
And I will keep a brandy shop
  And drink away the profit. King R. (rises)
And I will come and deal with you,
  If folks, you mean to trust 'em;
And those I hope within my view,
  Will give you nightly custom.
Tol de rol, &c.
They all Dance, and the Curtain falls.
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Anon. [1823], King Richard III. Travestie, a burlesque, operatic, mock terrific tragedy, in two acts. Marked with the stage business and directions by the author (Published by E. Duncombe [etc.], London) [word count] [S39700].
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