Wednesday, November 22, 2023

 

Today’s Totally Random Line(s)

 

I thought ye would never have given out these arms till you had recover’d your ancient freedom: but you are all recreants and dastards, and delight to live in slavery to the nobility.

 

Jack Cade

King Henry the Sixth Part II      Act IV,  Scene viii,  Line 27

 

It’s Jack Cade the rabble rouser taking here, and his rabble is about to realize that they’re going to be better off remaining loyal to the king than they would be following him. Jack is only a few lines away from hightailing it out of there. Next stop for him is Iden’s garden, two scenes later, where he will find his end amongst the tomato plants.

I can think of a few big mouth world leaders that the world would be better off if they found their end amongst the tomato plants before they can do any more damage. Yes, the world today has quite a few Jack Cades. Quel dommage!


Well, I didn't have any tomato (or orange) pictures handy, so you'll have to settle for this picture of a banana. Yes, that's right, a banana. 
Feel free to call me a recreant or dastard if you like.  


1 comment:

Squeaks said...

Dying among the tomato plants is an odd detail to include in a play. I'd like to hear that line.

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