Thomas of Woodstock (play) an ending to cover the missing manuscript page(s). "Royal Blood: The Rise and Fall of Kings" was a 10-play series of Shakespeare's history plays staged chronologically over four seasons by Pacific Repertory Theatre from 2001–04, which included the American professional premieres of both "Edward III" and "Thomas of Woodstock". They proposed Shakespeare as the author of both plays in their first arc in 2001, consisting of "Edward III", "Thomas of Woodstock", and "Richard II". The Shakespeare Theatre in Washington, D.C., staged "Richard II" in 2010 with director Michael Kahn's incorporation of a significant part of "Thomas of Woodstock" at the
Edward the Black Prince him sent a messenger to tell his father that he was in great straits and to beg for assistance. When Edward learned that his son was unwounded, he responded that he would send no help, for he wished to give the prince the opportunity to "win his spurs" (he was in fact already a knight), and to allow him and those who had charge of him the honour of the victory. The prince was thrown to the ground and was rescued by Sir Richard FitzSimon, his standard bearer, who threw down the banner, stood over his body, and beat back