The bitter clamour of two eager tongues, can arbitrate this cause betwixt us twain;
 William Shakespeare, Richard II (1595). copy citation

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Author William Shakespeare
Source Richard II
Topic dispute
Date 1595
Language English
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“With a foul traitor's name stuff I thy throat; And wish-so please my sovereign-ere I move, What my tongue speaks, my right drawn sword may prove. MOWBRAY. Let not my cold words here accuse my zeal.
'Tis not the trial of a woman's war, The bitter clamour of two eager tongues, Can arbitrate this cause betwixt us twain; The blood is hot that must be cool'd for this. Yet can I not of such tame patience boast As to be hush'd and nought at an to say. First, the fair reverence of your Highness curbs me From giving reins and spurs to my free speech;” source

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