The Works of Christopher Marlowe

Tamburlaine Part 2


Act: 1 Scene: 2
My Lord I pitie it, and with my heart
Wish your release, but he whose wrath is death,
My soveraigne Lord, renowmed Tamburlain ,
Forbids you further liberty than this.
Not for all Affrike, therefore moove me not.
No speech to that end, by your favour sir.
No talke of running, I tell you sir.
Wel sir, what of this?
How far hence lies the Galley, say you?
But need we not be spied going aboord?
I like that well: but tel me my Lord, if I should let you goe, would you bee as good as your word? Shall I be made a king for my labour?
Then here I sweare, as I am Almeda,
Your Keeper under Tamburlaine the great,
(For that's the style and tytle I have yet)
Although he sent a thousand armed men
To intercept this haughty enterprize,
Yet would I venture to conduct your Grace,
And die before I brought you backe again.
When you will my Lord, I am ready.