Digital facsimile of the Bodleian First Folio of Shakespeare's plays, Arch. G c.7
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Pro. Vnlesse I be relieu'd by praier
Pro. Which pierces so, that it assaults
Pro. Mercy it selfe, and frees all faults.
Pro. As you from crimes would pardon'd be,
Pro. Let your Indulgence set me free.
Pro. Exit.
Pro. The Scene, an vn‑inhabited Island
Pro. Names of the Actors.
Pro. FINIS.
The Life of Henry the Fift.
[Prologue]
Enter Prologue.
O For a Muse of Fire, that would ascend
The brightest Heauen of Inuention:
A Kingdome for a Stage, Princes to Act,
And Monarchs to behold the swelling Scene.
Then should the Warlike Harry, like himselfe,
Assume the Port of Mars, and at his heeles
(Leasht in, like Hounds) should Famine, Sword, and Fire
Crouch for employment. But pardon, Gentles all: