(Encyclopedia) James II, 1430–60, king of Scotland (1437–60), son and successor of James I. During his minority successive earls of Douglas vied for power with factions led by Sir William Crichton…
Scene VIA chamber in a farmhouse adjoining the castleEnter Gloucester, King Lear, Kent, Fool, and EdgarGloucesterHere is better than the open air; take it thankfully. I will piece out the…
Scene IIKing John's palaceEnter King John, Pembroke, Salisbury, and other LordsKing JohnHere once again we sit, once again crown'd,
And looked upon, I hope, with cheerful eyes.PembrokeThis '…
(Encyclopedia) Elphinstone, WilliamElphinstone, Williamĕlˈfĭnstən, –stōnˌ [key], 1431–1514, Scottish prelate, founder of the Univ. of Aberdeen. He was trained in the law and was employed on many…
Scene IIIThe sameAlarums, excursions, retreat. Enter King John, Queen Elinor, Arthur, the Bastard, Hubert, and LordsKing JohnTo Queen ElinorSo shall it be; your grace shall stay behind
So…
Scene IVThe heath. Before a hovelEnter King Lear, Kent, and FoolKentHere is the place, my lord; good my lord, enter:
The tyranny of the open night's too rough
For nature to endure.Storm…
Scene IVThe same. King Philip's tentEnter King Philip, Lewis, Cardinal Pandulph, and AttendantsKing PhilipSo, by a roaring tempest on the flood,
A whole armado of convicted sail
Is scatter'd…
Scene IIIThe field of battleAlarums. Enter King John and HubertKing JohnHow goes the day with us? O, tell me, Hubert.HubertBadly, I fear. How fares your majesty?King JohnThis fever, that hath…
Scene VIFields near DoverEnter Gloucester, and Edgar dressed like a peasantGloucesterWhen shall we come to the top of that same hill?EdgarYou do climb up it now: look, how we labour.…
Scene IIAnother part of the heath. Storm stillEnter King Lear and FoolKing LearBlow, winds, and crack your cheeks! rage! blow!
You cataracts and hurricanoes, spout
Till you have drench'd our…
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