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31 lip 2015 · Act 3, scene 5 Richard and Buckingham excuse the summary execution of Hastings to the Mayor of London by staging an “uprising” that they blame on Hastings’ treachery. Richard then sends Buckingham to persuade Londoners that the crown should be taken from the heirs of Edward IV and given to Richard.
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RICHARD. Slave, I have set my life upon a cast, 10 And I will stand the hazard of the die. I think there be six Richmonds in the field; Five have I slain today instead of him. A horse, a horse, my kingdom for a horse! RICHARD. Slave, I have set my life upon a cast, And I will stand the hazard of the die.
Scene 4. Another part of Bosworth Field. (Norfolk; Catesby; King Richard) Though the battle is going against him, Richard has been doing wonders on the field, searching for Richmond wherever he might be. He calls desperately for a horse, but insists he will not run away. (13 lines) Alarum. Excursions. Enter Norfolk and forces fighting; to him ...
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An open place. next scene. [Enter the Sheriff, and BUCKINGHAM, with halberds, led to execution] Duke of Buckingham. Will not King Richard let me speak with him? Sheriff of Wiltshire. No, my good lord; therefore be patient. Duke of Buckingham. Hastings, and Edward's children, Rivers, Grey, Holy King Henry, and thy fair son Edward, 3400.
As Richard III opens, Richard is Duke of Gloucester and his brother, Edward IV, is king. Richard is eager to clear his way to the crown. He manipulates Edward into imprisoning their brother, Clarence, and then has Clarence murdered in the Tower. Meanwhile, Richard succeeds in marrying Lady Anne, even though he killed her father-in-
