Monologue

York Monologue from Richard II

From Richard II by William Shakespeare

male · dramatic · 58 sec

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Then, as I said, the Duke, great Bolingbroke, Mounted upon a hot and fiery steed, Which his aspiring rider seemed to know, With slow but stately pace kept on his course, Whilst all tongues cried “God save thee, Bolingbroke!” You would have thought the very windows spake, So many greedy looks of young and old Through casements darted their desiring eyes Upon his visage, and that all the walls With painted imagery had said at once “Jesu preserve thee! Welcome, Bolingbroke!” Whilst he, from the one side to the other turning, Bareheaded, lower than his proud steed’s neck, Bespake them thus, “I thank you, countrymen.” And thus still doing, thus he passed along.

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York observes the triumphant return of Bolingbroke, reflecting on the admiration and hope of the people as they welcome their leader.

40s · anticipation · power · honor · ambition · identity

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