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George, the Duke of Clarence has been imprisoned in the Tower of London. He believes that his imprisonment is King Edward IV’s doing; however, it is really the result of Richard, the Duke of Gloucester’s machinations and deception. More than that, Richard has hired two murderers to kill George while he is imprisoned and before he can be released by Edward. The murderers have been warned by Richard to not let George talk too much, as he can be very persuasive, and might distract them from their
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CLARENCE
In God's name, what art thou?
Second Murderer
A man, as you are.
CLARENCE
But not, as I am, royal.
Second Murderer
Nor you, as we are, loyal.
CLARENCE
Thy voice is thunder, but thy looks are humble.
Second Murderer
My voice is now the king's, my looks mine own.
CLARENCE
How darkly and how deadly
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