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Had all his hairs been lives, my great revenge
Had stomach for them all.

      — Othello, Act V Scene 2

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KEYWORD: candle

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King John
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Philip the Bastard

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Bell, book, and candle shall not drive me back,
When gold and silver becks me to come on.
I leave your highness. Grandam, I will pray,
If ever I remember to be holy,
For your fair safety; so, I kiss your hand.

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