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- # Introduction
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## Context
This introduction is part of the chapter titled "[Pericles Prince of Tyree](arke:01KG6S4D9NH3YE20C4QTTYGAEX)". The chapter itself is part of a larger collection, "[PDF Workflow Main Test 2026-01-30T00:26:53](arke:01KG6NWQ2H2K4PGG7H4ZHYCZ3Y)". The introduction precedes the scene "[Enter Pericles with attendants.](arke:01KG6S5M36SQBCCDHJSCC4JXJ9)".
## Contents
The text of the introduction includes dialogue between characters identified as "Lord" and "Clem." They discuss an approaching fleet, with Clem expressing suspicion about their intentions, fearing an invasion. The Lord, however, believes the approaching ships signal peace due to their white flags. Clem remains skeptical, suggesting that fair appearances can hide deceit. The dialogue concludes with Clem instructing the Lord to ascertain the visitors' purpose and demands.
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- # Pericles Prince of Tyree
in hast, for comfort is too farre for vs to expect.
**Lord.** Wee haue deferyed vpon our neighbouring shore, a portlie saile of ships make hitherward.
**Clem.** I thought as much.
One forrowe neuer comes but brings an heire,
That may succede as his inheritor:
And so in ours, some neighbouring nation,
Taking advantage of our miserie,
That stuff't the hollow vessels with their power,
To beat vs downe, the which are downe aircadie,
And make a conquest of vnhappie mee,
Whereas no glories got to ouercome.
**Lord.** That's the least feare.
For by the semblance of their white flagges displayde, they bring vs peace, and come to vs as sauourers, not as foes.
**Clem.** Thou speak't like himnes vntuired to repeat,
Who makes the fairest showe, meanes most deceipt,
But bring they what they will, and what they can,
What need wee haue our grounds the lowest?
And wee are haise way there: Gne tell their Generall wee attend him heere, to know for what he comes, and whence he comes, and what he craues?
**Lord.** I goe my Lord.
**Clem.** Welcome is peace, if he on peace consist,
If warres, wee are vnable to resist.
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