Richard II, from Twelve Characters from Shakespeare, May 20, 1775 (originally published), published 1809. 'For within the hollow crown, That rounds the mortal temples of a King, Keeps Death his court; & there the antick sits, Scoffing his State and grinning at his pomp; Allowing him a breath, a little scene, To monarchize, be fear'd, and kill with looks; Infusing him with self and vain conceit, As if this flesh which walls about our life Were brass impregnable; and, humour'd thus, Comes at last, & with a little pin Bores thro' his castle wall, and farewell, King!'. (Richard II, Act 3,
Richard II, from Twelve Characters from Shakespeare, May 20, 1775 (originally published), published 1809. 'For within the hollow crown, That rounds the mortal temples of a King, Keeps Death his court; & there the antick sits, Scoffing his State and grinning at his pomp; Allowing him a breath, a little scene, To monarchize, be fear'd, and kill with looks; Infusing him with self and vain conceit, As if this flesh which walls about our life Were brass impregnable; and, humour'd thus, Comes at last, & with a little pin Bores thro' his castle wall, and farewell, King!'. (Richard II, Act 3, Scene 2).
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