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Dialogue between Richard and Henry, Two Shepherds in Swaledale,
on the Death of his Late Majesty.
Richard came knitting o'er the Green,With pensive Step, and thoughtful Mien:
'Twas Noon; and Neighbour Hal He spied,
A-dozing on the Dunghill Side.
Hal saw a Wonder in his Face—
“Prithee, Friend Richard, speak thy Case.
“Hal, prick thy Ears; here's News anon;
“The King, the King is dead and gone.
“The King! quoth Hal—that's News apace—
“And, prithee, who shall have his Place?
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“Either Sir George, or else the Stewart.
“Pray God, that neither raise my Rent!
“Richard, quoth Hal, and I'm content.
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