| 3H6 II.v.95 | [King to himself, of the killings he has seen] O that my death would stay these ruthful deeds! |
| TC V.iii.48 | [Troilus to Hector, of their swords] Spur them to ruthful work |
| Tit V.i.66 | [Aaron to Lucius, of his confession] I must talk of ... villainies, / Ruthful to hear |