| 3H6 I.iv.14 | [York to himself, of the battle] when the hardiest warriors did retire, / Richard cried 'Charge!' |
| Cor I.vi.50 | [Cominius to Martius] We have at disadvantage fought, and did / Retire to win our purpose |
| KJ V.iii.13 | [Messenger to King John] The French fight coldly, and retire themselves |
| R2 II.ii.46 | [Green to Queen Isabel, of King Richard] he ... might have retired his power |