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A Horse, a horse, my kingdom for a horse
One of Shakespeare's best known lines. The quotation is sometimes now repeated ironically when someone is is need of some unimportant item. Example: Origin: From Shakespeare's Richard III, 1591/2: CATESBY: Rescue, my Lord of Norfolk, rescue, rescue! The king enacts more wonders than a man, Daring an opposite to every danger: His horse is slain, and all on foot he fights, Seeking for Richmond in the throat of death. Rescue, fair lord, or else the day is lost! KING RICHARD III: A horse! a horse! my kingdom for a horse! CATESBY: Withdraw, my lord; I'll help you to a horse. Phrases Index |
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