The Plays and Poems of William Shakspeare: With the Corrections and Illustrations of Various Commentators: Comprehending a Life of the Poet, and an Enlarged History of the Stage, Volume 16 |
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Page 411
The action of this piece commences about the 14th year of King Henry the
Fourth's reign , and ends with Henry the Fifth's marrying Princess Catharine of
France . The scene opens with Prince Henry's robberies . Sir John Oldcastle is
one of the ...
The action of this piece commences about the 14th year of King Henry the
Fourth's reign , and ends with Henry the Fifth's marrying Princess Catharine of
France . The scene opens with Prince Henry's robberies . Sir John Oldcastle is
one of the ...
Page 413
that Fuller says , “ Sir John Falstaff has relieved the memory of Sir John Oldcastle
, and of late is substituted buffoon in his place ; ” which being misunderstood ,
probably gave rise to the story , that Shakspeare changed the name of his ...
that Fuller says , “ Sir John Falstaff has relieved the memory of Sir John Oldcastle
, and of late is substituted buffoon in his place ; ” which being misunderstood ,
probably gave rise to the story , that Shakspeare changed the name of his ...
Page 416
And asking every one for sir John Falstaff ; 3. “ Give me my sword and cloak ;
Falstaff good night ; " 4 . “ Now , Falstaff , where have you been all this while ? " 5.
“ Fare you well , Falstaff , I , in my condition ; ” 6. “ Well , you must now speak sir ...
And asking every one for sir John Falstaff ; 3. “ Give me my sword and cloak ;
Falstaff good night ; " 4 . “ Now , Falstaff , where have you been all this while ? " 5.
“ Fare you well , Falstaff , I , in my condition ; ” 6. “ Well , you must now speak sir ...
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