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There was never yet fair woman but she made mouths in a glass.

      — King Lear, Act III Scene 2

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KEYWORD: messenger

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Henry IV, Part I
[IV, 1]

Hotspur (Henry Percy)

2232

Do so, and 'tis well.
[Enter a Messenger with letters]
What letters hast thou there?—I can but thank you.

2

Henry IV, Part I
[V, 2]

(stage directions)

2853

[Enter a Messenger]

3

Henry IV, Part I
[V, 2]

(stage directions)

2864

[Enter another Messenger]

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