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ACT IV IT
Scene I IT
[Enter Hotspur, Worcester, and Douglas.]
HOTSPUR
Well said, my noble Scot. If speaking truth
In this fine age were not thought flattery,
Such attribution should the Douglas have
As not a soldier of this season’s stamp
Should go so general current through the world. [5]
By God, I cannot flatter, I do defy
The tongues of soothers! but a braver place
In my heart’s love hath no man than yourself.
Nay, task me to my word; approve me, lord.
DOUGLAS
Thou art the king of honour. [10]
No man so potent breathes upon the ground
But I will beard him.
Enter one with letters.
HOTSPUR
Do so, and ’tis well. −
What letters hast thou there? − I can but thank you.
MESSENGER
These letters come from your father.
HOTSPUR
Letters from him? Why comes he not himself? [15]
