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This historic book may have numerous typos and missing text. Purchasers can usually download a free scanned copy of the original book (without typos) from the publisher. Not indexed. Not illustrated. 1912 edition. Excerpt:... Gav. My lord, these titles far exceed my worth. Kent. Brother, the least of these may well suffice For one of greater birth than Gaveston. K. Edw. Cease, brother: for I cannot brook these words. 160 Thy worth, sweet friend, is far above my gifts, Therefore, to equal it, receive my heart; If for these dignities thou be envied, I'll give thee more; for, but to honour thee, Is Edward pleased with kingly regiment. Fear'st thou thy person? thou shalt have a guard: Wan test thou gold? go to my treasury: Wouldst thou be loved and feared? receive my seal; Save or condemn, and in our name command Whatso thy mind affects, or fancy likes. 170 Gav. It shall suffice me to enjoy your love, Which whiles I have, I think myself as great As Caesar riding in the Roman street, With captive kings at his triumphant car. Enter the Bishop of Coventry K. Edw. Whither goes my lord of Coventry so fast? B. of Cov. To celebrate your father's exequies. But is that wicked Gaveston returned? K. Edw. Ay, priest, and lives to be revenged on thee, That wert the only cause of his exile. Gav. 'Tis true; and but for reverence of these robes, Thou should'st not plod one foot beyond this place, mt B. of Cov. I did no more than I was bound to do; And, Gaveston, unless thou be reclaimed, As then I did incense the parliament, So will I now, and thou shalt back to France. Gav. Saving your reverence, you must pardon me. K. Edw. Throw off his golden mitre, rend his stole, And in the channel christen him anew. Kent. Ah, brother, lay not violent hands on him! For he'll complain unto the see of Rome. 190 Gav. Let him complain unto the see of hell; I'll be revenged on him for my exile. K. Edw. No, spare his life, but seize upon his goods: Be thou lord bishop and receive his rents, And...