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David Bruce: George Peele’s The Battle of Alcazar: A Retelling — Act 4: Prologue, Scenes 1-2

— Prologue — The Presenter said, “Now hardened is this unfortunate heathen — non-Christian — prince, and strengthened by the arms of Portugal, this Moor Muly Mahamet, this murderer of his progeny, and war and weapons now, and blood and … Continue reading

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David Bruce: George Peele’s The Battle of Alcazar: A Retelling — Act 3: Prologue, Scenes 1-4

— Prologue — The Presenter said: “Lo, thus the brave courageous King of Portugal has drenched himself in a lake of blood and gore, and now he prepares in full haste with sails and oars to cross the swelling seas, … Continue reading

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