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Ely with Richmond troubles me more near

Ely with Richmond troubles me more near
Than Buckingham and his rash-levied strength.

Then fiery expedition be my wing,
Jove’s Mercury, and herald for a king.

Come, I have learned that fearful commenting
Is leaden servitor to dull delay;
Delay leads impotent and snail-paced beggary;
Then fiery expedition be my wing,
Jove’s Mercury, and herald for a king.
Go, muster men. My counsel is my shield.
We must be brief when traitors brave the field.

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Act 4
Scene 3
Line 53

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