William IV. of England, who entered the navy as midshipman in 1779, and was made Lord High Admiral in 1827. (1765, 1830-1837.) Source: Dictionary of Phrase and Fable, E. Cobham Brewer,…
Scene IIIThe sameEnter Biron, with a paperBironThe king he is hunting the deer; I am coursing myself: they have pitched a toil; I am toiling in a pitch,—pitch that defiles: defile! a foul…
(Encyclopedia) Boyce, William, c.1710–1779, English composer. After studying in London, he became a composer (1736) and later an organist (1758) of the Chapel Royal and Master of the King's Music in…
(Encyclopedia) Frederick William II, 1744–97, king of Prussia (1786–97), nephew and successor of Frederick II (Frederick the Great). He had the power but lacked the ability of his distinguished…
Scene IIIPlain between the campsKing Henry enters with his power. Alarum to the battle. Then enter Douglas and Sir Walter BluntSir Walter BluntWhat is thy name, that in the battle thus
Thou…
Scene IIGloucestershire. Before Shallow's houseEnter Shallow and Silence, meeting; Mouldy, Shadow, Wart, Feeble, Bullcalf, a Servant or two with themShallowCome on, come on, come on, sir;…
Scene VIIISouthwarkAlarum and retreat. Enter Cade and all his rabblementCadeUp Fish Street! down Saint Magnus' Corner! Kill and knock down! throw them into Thames!Sound a parleyWhat noise is…
Scene VRousillon. The Count's palaceEnter Countess, Lafeu, and ClownLafeuNo, no, no, your son was misled with a snipt-taffeta fellow there, whose villanous saffron would have made all the…
Scene IIThe rebel campEnter Worcester and VernonEarl of WorcesterO, no, my nephew must not know, Sir Richard,
The liberal and kind offer of the king.Vernon'Twere best he did.Earl of…
Scene IIWestminster. The palaceEnter Warwick and the Lord Chief-Justice, meetingWarwickHow now, my lord chief-justice! whither away?Lord Chief-justiceHow doth the king?WarwickExceeding well;…
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