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That which is now a horse, even with a thought
The rack dislimns, and makes it indistinct,
As water is in water.

      — Antony and Cleopatra, Act IV Scene 14

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KEYWORD: peasant

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King Lear
[III, 7]

Regan

2212

Give me thy sword. A peasant stand up thus?
She takes a sword and runs at him behind.

2

King Lear
[IV, 6]

(stage directions)

2596

Enter Gloucester, and Edgar [like a Peasant].

3

King Lear
[IV, 6]

Oswald

2852

Wherefore, bold peasant,
Dar'st thou support a publish'd traitor? Hence!
Lest that th' infection of his fortune take
Like hold on thee. Let go his arm.

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