BASTARD.  Now, by this light, were I to get again,  Madam, I would not wish a better father.  Some sins do bear their privilege on earth,  And so doth yours: your fault was not your folly;  Needs must you lay your heart at his dispose,  Subjected tribute to commanding love,  Against whose fury and unmatched force  The aweless lion could not wage the fight  Nor keep his princely heart from Richard's hand.  He that perforce robs lions of their hearts  May easily win a woman's. Ay, my mother,  With all my heart I thank thee for my father!  Who lives and dares but say thou didst not well  When I was got, I'll send his soul to hell.  Come, lady, I will show thee to my kin;  And they shall say when Richard me begot,  If thou hadst said him nay, it had been sin.  Who says it was, he lies; I say 'twas not.  Exeunt.

Now By This Light Were I To Get Again

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