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King Henry the Sixth, V. ii

As on a mountain-top the cedar shows,

That keeps his leaves in spite of any storm,—

Even to affright thee with the view thereof.

Clif. And from thy burgonet I'll rend thy bear,

And tread it underfoot with all contempt,

Despite the bearard that protects the bear.

Y. Clif. And so to arms, victorious father,

To quell the rebels and their complices.

Rich. Fie! charity! for shame! speak not in spite,

For you shall sup with Jesu Christ to-night.

Y. Clif. Foul stigmatic, that's more than thou canst tell.

Rich. If not in heaven, you'll surely sup in hell.

Exeunt.

War. Clifford of Cumberland, 'tis Warwick calls:

And if thou dost not hide thee from the bear,

Now, when the angry trumpet sounds alarum,

And dead men's cries do fill the empty air,

Clifford, I say, come forth, and fight with me!

Proud northern lord, Clifford of Cumberland,

Warwick is hoarse with calling thee to arms.

How now, my noble lord! what! all afoot?

York. The deadly-handed Clifford slew my steed;

But match to match I have encounter'd him,

And made a prey for carrion kites and crows

 212 complices: accomplices

215 stigmatic: one branded with deformity

 2 And if: An if, if 