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O Jephthah, judge of Israel, what a treasure hadst thou!

      — Hamlet, Act II Scene 2

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KEYWORD: breach

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Henry VIII
[I, 1]

Duke of Buckingham

138

Every man,
After the hideous storm that follow'd, was
A thing inspired; and, not consulting, broke
Into a general prophecy; That this tempest,
Dashing the garment of this peace, aboded
The sudden breach on't.

2

Henry VIII
[II, 2]

Duke of Norfolk

1096

A gracious king that pardons all offences
Malice ne'er meant: our breach of duty this way
Is business of estate; in which we come
To know your royal pleasure.

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Henry VIII
[IV, 1]

Third Gentleman

2539

All the land knows that:
However, yet there is no great breach; when it comes,
Cranmer will find a friend will not shrink from him.

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