quotes, notes, timelines & more

Home » Shakespeare's Works » Elements » Characters » Tyrrel

Tyrrel

The tyrannous and bloody act is done

Read the Quote

The tyrannous and bloody act is done,
The most arch deed of piteous massacre
That ever yet this land was guilty of.
Dighton and Forrest, who I did suborn
To do this piece of ruthless butchery,
Albeit they were fleshed villains, bloody dogs,
Melted with tenderness and mild compassion,
Wept like two children in their deaths’ sad story.
… continue reading this quote

Source:
Act 4
Scene 3
Line 1

Source Type:

Spoken by: