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In law, what plea so tainted and corrupt
But being season'd with a gracious voice
Obscures the show of evil?

      — The Merchant of Venice, Act III Scene 2

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Richard II
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King Richard II

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We will descend and fold him in our arms.
Cousin of Hereford, as thy cause is right,
So be thy fortune in this royal fight!
Farewell, my blood; which if to-day thou shed,
Lament we may, but not revenge thee dead.

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