| Cor I.i.195 | [Martius to Menenius] Would the nobility lay aside their ruth / And let me use my sword |
| R2 III.iv.106 | [Gardener to his men] Rue even for ruth here shortly shall be seen |
| Sonn.132.4 | [of his lover's eyes] Looking with pretty ruth upon my pain |
| TC V.iii.48 | [Troilus to Hector, of their swords] Spur them to ruthful work, rein them from ruth! |