Digital facsimile of the Bodleian First Folio of Shakespeare's plays, Arch. G c.7
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France. For this downe‑troden equity, we tread
France. In warlike march, these greenes before your Towne,
France. Being no further enemy to you
France. Then the constraint of hospitable zeale,
France. In the releefe of this oppressed childe,
France. Religiously prouokes. Be pleased then
France. To pay that dutie which you truly owe,
France. To him that owes it, namely, this yong Prince,
France. And then our Armes, like to a muzled Beare,
France. Saue in aspect, hath all offence seal'd vp:
France. Our Cannons malice vainly shall be spent
France. Against th'involuerable clouds of heauen,
France. And with a blessed and vn‑vext retyre,
France. With vnhack'd swords, and Helmets all vnbruis'd,
France. We will beare home that lustie blood againe,
France. Which heere we came to spout against your Towne,
France. And leaue your children, wiues, and you in peace.
France. But if you fondly passe our proffer'd offer,
France. 'Tis not the rounder of your old‑fac'd walles,
France. Can hide you from our messengers of Warre,