 God save him ; No joyful tongue gave him his welcome home : But dust was thrown upon his sacred head ; Which, with such gentle sorrow he shook off, His face still combating with tears and smiles, The badges of his grief and patience, That had not God,...  Elements of criticism [by H. Home]. - Page 171by Henry Home (lord Kames.) - 1817Full view - About this book
 | Peter Holland - 2006 - 357 pages
...prattle to be tedious, Even so, or with much more contempt, men's eyes Did scowl on Richard. No man cried 'God save him!' No joyful tongue gave him his welcome...patience, That had not God for some strong purpose steeled The hearts of men, they must perforce have melted, And barbarism itself have pitied him. (5.2.23-36)... | |
 | Robert Zaller - 2007 - 820 pages
...in greater detail, he contrasts Bolingbroke's triumphant entry into London with Richard's abasement: No joyful tongue gave him his welcome home, But dust...have melted, And barbarism itself have pitied him. But heaven hath a hand in these events, To whose high will we bound our calm contents. To Bolingbroke... | |
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