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Now is Mortimer lord of this city. And here, sitting upon London-stone, I charge and command that, of the city’s cost, the pissing-conduit run nothing but claret wine this first year of our reign. And now henceforward it shall be treason for any that calls me other than Lord Mortimer.
Now Mortimer is the lord of this city. And here, sitting on London-stone, I order and command that, at the city’s expense, the public fountain should run nothing but red wine this first year of our reign. And from now on, it will be considered treason for anyone who calls me anything other than Lord Mortimer.
Jack Cade! Jack Cade!
Jack Cade! Jack Cade!
Knock him down there.
Knock him down right there.
If this fellow be wise, he’ll never call ye Jack Cade more: I think he hath a very fair warning.
If this man is smart, he’ll never call you Jack Cade again: I think he’s had a pretty clear warning.
My lord, there’s an army gathered together in Smithfield.
My lord, there’s an army gathered in Smithfield.
Come, then, let’s go fight with them; but first, go and set London bridge on fire; and, if you can, burn down the Tower too. Come, let’s away.
Well then, let’s go fight them; but first, go and set London Bridge on fire; and, if you can, burn down the Tower as well. Come on, let’s go.