entreats

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Here at thy feet thy leading captains lie; And here thy monarchs, and a suppliant world Entreats thee prostrate for thy kinsman's fall.

From Pharsalia; Dramatic Episodes of the Civil Wars by Lucan

The Duke of Lorrain, having crossed the seas, Entreats he may have conference with your highness.

From King Edward III by Shakespeare (spurious and doubtful works)

Once more, O Guise, the weeping Marmoutiere Entreats you, do not go.

From The works of John Dryden, now first collected in eighteen volumes. Volume 07 by Scott, Walter, Sir

And, when the solemn and deep church bell Entreats the soul to pray, The midnight phantoms feel the spell, The shadows sweep away.

From The Land of Song, Book II For lower grammar grades by Various

My Lord, the dukes of Norfolk and of Suffolk, Accompanied with the Bishop of Winchester, Entreats you to come presently to Lambeth, On earnest matters that concerns the state.

From Cromwell by Shakespeare (spurious and doubtful works)