Both Uses of
zeal
in
Henry IV, Part 1
- My father and my uncle and myself Did give him that same royalty he wears; And—when he was not six-and-twenty strong, Sick in the world's regard, wretched and low, A poor unminded outlaw sneaking home— My father gave him welcome to the shore: And—when he heard him swear and vow to God, He came but to be Duke of Lancaster, To sue his livery and beg his peace, With tears of innocence and terms of zeal— My father, in kind heart and pity moved, Swore him assistance, and performed it too.†
Scene 4.3
- If thou wert sensible of courtesy, I should not make so dear a show of zeal:
Scene 5.4 *zeal = active interest and enthusiasm
Definition:
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(zeal) active interest and enthusiasm