| 1H6 V.iii.27 | [Pucelle alone] My ancient incantations are too weak |
| 2H6 IV.viii.25 | [Cade to rebels] I thought ye would never have given out these arms till you had recovered your ancient freedom |
| Cor IV.ii.7.1 | [Sicinius to Aedile, of the Plebeians] they / Stand in their ancient strength |
| H5 III.ii.76 | [Fluellen to Gower] Captain Jamy is ... of great expedition and knowledge in th'aunchient wars |
| KL IV.i.43 | [Gloucester to Old Man] If for my sake / Thou wilt o'ertake us hence a mile or twain / I'the way toward Dover, do it for ancient love |
| Tim V.ii.6 | [Messenger to Senators] I met a courier, one mine ancient friend |
| TNK III.iii.11 | [Arcite to Palamon] Having our ancient reputation with us |
| TS induction.2.30 | [Lord to Sly] Call home thy ancient thoughts from banishment |