Reading The life and death of King Richard the Second

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Rich.

I, no; no, I: for I must nothing bee:

Therefore no, no, for I resigne to thee.

Now, marke me how I will vndoe my selfe.

I giue this heauie Weight from off my Head,

And this vnwieldie Scepter from my Hand,

The pride of Kingly sway from out my Heart.

With mine owne Teares I wash away my Balme,

With mine owne Hands I giue away my Crowne,

With mine owne Tongue denie my Sacred State,

With mine owne Breath release all dutious Oathes;

All Pompe and Maiestie I doe forsweare:

My Manors, Rents, Reuenues, I forgoe;

My Acts, Decrees, and Statutes I denie:

God pardon all Oathes that are broke to mee,

God keepe all Vowes vnbroke are made to thee.

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