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Which excerpt from Queen Elizabeth's Address to the
Troops at Tilbury shares the common purpose of
persuading her audience that she is willing to do what
is best for England?
We have been persuaded by some that are careful
of our safety to take heed how we commit our selves
to armed multitudes, for fear of treachery.
I am come amongst you, as you see, at this time,
not for my recreation and disport, but being resolved
in the midst and heat of the battle, to live or die
among you all.
OI know I have the body but of a weak and feeble
woman; but I have the heart and stomach of a king,
and of a king of England too.
nce to my general, by your concord