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Prince Edward. Father, you cannot disinherit me:1.1.229
        If you be king, why should not I succeed? 1.1.230
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Prince Edward. When I return with victory from the field1.1.264
        I'll see your grace: till then I'll follow her. 1.1.265
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Prince. My gracious father, by your kingly leave,2.2.63
        I'll draw it as apparent to the crown,2.2.64
        And in that quarrel use it to the death. 2.2.65
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Prince Edward. My royal father, cheer these noble lords2.2.78
        And hearten those that fight in your defence:2.2.79
        Unsheathe your sword, good father; cry 'Saint George!'2.2.80

March. Enter EDWARD, GEORGE, RICHARD, WARWICK, NORFOLK, MONTAGUE, and Soldiers

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Prince Edward. If that be right which Warwick says is right,2.2.131
        There is no wrong, but every thing is right. 2.2.132
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Prince Edward. Fly, father, fly! for all your friends are fled,2.5.125
        And Warwick rages like a chafed bull:2.5.126
        Away! for death doth hold us in pursuit. 2.5.127
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Prince Edward. And why not queen? 3.3.80
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Prince Edward. To Edward, but not to the English king. 3.3.143
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Prince Edward. Nay, mark how Lewis stamps, as he were nettled:3.3.172
        I hope all's for the best. 3.3.173
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Prince Edward. Yes, I accept her, for she well deserves it;3.3.253
        And here, to pledge my vow, I give my hand.3.3.254

He gives his hand to WARWICK

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Prince Edward. Methinks a woman of this valiant spirit5.4.39
        Should, if a coward heard her speak these words,5.4.40
        Infuse his breast with magnanimity5.4.41
        And make him, naked, foil a man at arms.5.4.42
        I speak not this as doubting any here5.4.43
        For did I but suspect a fearful man5.4.44
        He should have leave to go away betimes,5.4.45
        Lest in our need he might infect another5.4.46
        And make him of like spirit to himself.5.4.47
        If any such be here--as God forbid!--5.4.48
        Let him depart before we need his help. 5.4.49
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Prince Edward. And take his thanks that yet hath nothing else.5.4.59

Enter a Messenger

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Prince Edward. Speak like a subject, proud ambitious York!5.5.17
        Suppose that I am now my father's mouth;5.5.18
        Resign thy chair, and where I stand kneel thou,5.5.19
        Whilst I propose the selfsame words to thee,5.5.20
        Which traitor, thou wouldst have me answer to. 5.5.21
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Prince Edward. Let AEsop fable in a winter's night;5.5.25
        His currish riddles sort not with this place. 5.5.26
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Prince Edward. Nay, take away this scolding crookback rather. 5.5.30
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Prince Edward. I know my duty; you are all undutiful:5.5.33
        Lascivious Edward, and thou perjured George,5.5.34
        And thou mis-shapen Dick, I tell ye all5.5.35
        I am your better, traitors as ye are:5.5.36
        And thou usurp'st my father's right and mine. 5.5.37
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