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Eating the bitter bread of banishment.

      — King Richard II, Act III Scene 1

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Merchant of Venice
[II, 2]

Bassanio

679

You may do so; but let it be so hasted that supper
be ready at the farthest by five of the clock. See
these letters delivered; put the liveries to making,
and desire Gratiano to come anon to my lodging.

2

Merchant of Venice
[IV, 1]

Salerio

2040

My lord, here stays without
A messenger with letters from the doctor,
New come from Padua.

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