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the way, my lords and lackeys! you have had your day. Here you have your answer—England's yea against your nay: Long enough your house has held you: up, and clear the way!

Lust and falsehood, craft and traffic, precedent and gold, Tongue of courtier, kiss of harlot, promise bought and sold, Gave you heritage of empire over thralls of old.