I see you stand like greyhounds in the slips, Straining upon the start…

William Shakespeare
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I see you stand like greyhounds in the slips, Straining upon the start. The game's afoot; Follow your spirit: and upon this charge, Cry — God for Harry! England and Saint George! ✨ 'Henry V' (1599) act 3, sc. 1, l. 31
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I see you stand like greyhounds in the slips, Straining upon the start. The game's afoot; Follow your spirit: and upon this charge, Cry — God for Harry! England and Saint George! ✨ 'Henry V' (1599) act 3, sc. 1, l. 31

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