Charles Gildon [1709–1710], The works of Mr. William Shakespear; in six [seven] volumes. Adorn'd with Cuts. Revis'd and Corrected, with an Account of the Life and Writings of the Author. By N. Rowe ([Vol. 7] Printed for E. Curll... and E. Sanger [etc.], London) [word count] [S11401].
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SCENE I.
Dumb Shew.
Enter Ate, with Thunder and Lightning, all in
black, with a burning Torch in one Hand, and a
bloody Sword in the other Hand; and presently
let there come forth a Lion running after a Bear,
then come forth an Archer, who must kill the Lion
in a dumb Show, and then depart. Remain Ate.
ATE.
In pœnam sectatur & Umbra.
A mighty Lion, Ruler of the Woods,
Of wondrous Strength and great Proportion,
With hideous noise scaring the trembling Trees,
With yelling Clamours shaking all the Earth,
Traverst the Groves, and chac'd the wandring Beasts:
Long did he range among the shady Trees,
And drave the silly Beasts before his Face;
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When suddenly from out a thorny Bush
A dreadful Archer with his Bow ybent,
Wounded the Lion with a dismal Shaft,
So he him strook, that it drew forth the blood,
And fill'd his furious Heart with fretting Ire;
But all in vain he threatneth Teeth and Paws,
And sparkleth Fire from forth his flaming Eyes,
For the sharp Shaft gave him a mortal Wound;
So valiant Brute, the terror of the World,
Whose only looks did scare his Enemies,
The Archer Death brought to his latest end.
O what may long abide above this Ground,
In State of Bliss and healthful Happiness!
[Exit.
Charles Gildon [1709–1710], The works of Mr. William Shakespear; in six [seven] volumes. Adorn'd with Cuts. Revis'd and Corrected, with an Account of the Life and Writings of the Author. By N. Rowe ([Vol. 7] Printed for E. Curll... and E. Sanger [etc.], London) [word count] [S11401].
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