Quote by William Shakespeare

Northumberland, thou ladder wherewithal the mounting Bolingbroke ascends my throne.

Northumberland, thou ladder wherewithal the mounting Bolingb

Summary

This quote from Shakespeare's play Richard II is spoken by King Richard II, expressing his resentment towards the Earl of Northumberland, Henry Percy (aka Bolingbroke). Richard compares Northumberland to a ladder, suggesting that he has paved the way for Bolingbroke's rise to power and ultimately dethroning Richard himself. The metaphor underscores Richard's bitterness towards Northumberland, as his actions have facilitated a challenge to his authority and potentially the downfall of his reign.

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