CanImakemenlive，whethertheywillorno？
O，torturemenomore！Iwillconfess。
Aliveagain？thenshowmewhereheis:
I\'llgiveathousandpoundtolookuponhim。
Hehathnoeyes，thedusthathblindedthem。
Combdownhishair；look，look！itstandsupright，Likelime-twigssettocatchmywingedsoul。
Givemesomedrink；andbidtheapothecaryBringthestrongpoisonthatIboughtofhim。KINGHENRYVIOthoueternalMoveroftheheavens。
Lookwithagentleeyeuponthiswretch！
O，beatawaythebusymeddlingfiendThatlaysstrongsiegeuntothiswretch\'ssoul。
Andfromhisbosompurgethisblackdespair！WARWICKSee，howthepangsofdeathdomakehimgrin！SALISBURYDisturbhimnot；lethimpasspeaceably。KINGHENRYVIPeacetohissoul，ifGod\'sgoodpleasurebe！
Lordcardinal，ifthouthink\'stonheaven\'sbliss，Holdupthyhand，makesignalofthyhope。
Hedies，andmakesnosign。OGod，forgivehim！WARWICKSobadadeatharguesamonstrouslife。KINGHENRYVIForbeartojudge，forwearesinnersall。
Closeuphiseyesanddrawthecurtainclose；
Andletusalltomeditation。
ExeuntACTIVSCENEI。ThecoastofKent。Alarum。Fightatsea。Ordnancegoesoff。EnteraCaptain，aMaster，aMaster\'s-mate，WALTERWHITMORE，andothers；withthemSUFFOLK，andothers，prisonersCaptainThegaudy，blabbingandremorsefuldayIscreptintothebosomofthesea；
Andnowloud-howlingwolvesarousethejadesThatdragthetragicmelancholynight；
Who，withtheirdrowsy，slowandflaggingwings，Clipdeadmen\'sgravesandfromtheirmistyjawsBreathefoulcontagiousdarknessintheair。
Thereforebringforththesoldiersofourprize；
For，whilstourpinnaceanchorsintheDowns，Hereshalltheymaketheirransomonthesand，Orwiththeirbloodstainthisdiscolour\'dshore。
Master，thisprisonerfreelygiveIthee；
Andthouthatarthismate，makebootofthis；
Theother，WalterWhitmore，isthyshare。FirstGentlemanWhatismyransom，master？letmeknow。MasterAthousandcrowns，orelselaydownyourhead。
Master\'s-MateAndsomuchshallyougive，oroffgoesyours。CaptainWhat，thinkyoumuchtopaytwothousandcrowns，Andbearthenameandportofgentlemen？
Cutboththevillains\'throats；fordieyoushall:
ThelivesofthosewhichwehavelostinfightBecounterpoisedwithsuchapettysum！FirstGentlemanI\'llgiveit，sir；andthereforesparemylife。SecondGentlemanAndsowillIandwritehomeforitstraight。WHITMOREIlostmineeyeinlayingtheprizeaboard，Andthereforetorevengeit，shaltthoudie；
ToSUFFOLK
Andsoshouldthese，ifImighthavemywill。CaptainBenotsorash；takeransom，lethimlive。SUFFOLKLookonmyGeorge；Iamagentleman:
Ratemeatwhatthouwilt，thoushaltbepaid。WHITMOREAndsoamI；mynameisWalterWhitmore。
Hownow！whystart\'stthou？what，dothdeathaffright？SUFFOLKThynameaffrightsme，inwhosesoundisdeath。
AcunningmandidcalculatemybirthAndtoldmethatbywaterIshoulddie:
Yetletnotthismaketheebebloody-minded；
ThynameisGaultier，beingrightlysounded。WHITMOREGaultierorWalter，whichitis，Icarenot:
Neveryetdidbasedishonourblurourname，Butwithourswordwewipedawaytheblot；
Therefore，whenmerchant-likeIsellrevenge，Brokebemysword，myarmstornanddefaced，AndIproclaim\'dacowardthroughtheworld！SUFFOLKStay，Whitmore；forthyprisonerisaprince，TheDukeofSuffolk，WilliamdelaPole。WHITMORETheDukeofSuffolkmuffledupinrags！SUFFOLKAy，buttheseragsarenopartoftheduke:
Jovesometimeswentdisguised，andwhynotI？CaptainButJovewasneverslain，asthoushaltbe。SUFFOLKObscureandlowlyswain，KingHenry\'sblood，ThehonourablebloodofLancaster，Mustnotbeshedbysuchajadedgroom。
Hastthounotkiss\'dthyhandandheldmystirrup？
Bare-headedploddedbymyfoot-clothmuleAndthoughttheehappywhenIshookmyhead？
Howoftenhastthouwaitedatmycup，Fedfrommytrencher，kneel\'ddownattheboard。
WhenIhavefeastedwithQueenMargaret？
Rememberitandletitmaketheecrest-fall\'n，Ay，andallaythisthyabortivepride；
HowinourvoidinglobbyhastthoustoodAnddulywaitedformycomingforth？
Thishandofminehathwritinthybehalf，Andthereforeshallitcharmthyriotoustongue。WHITMORESpeak，captain，shallIstabtheforlornswain？CaptainFirstletmywordsstabhim，ashehathme。SUFFOLKBaseslave，thywordsarebluntandsoartthou。CaptainConveyhimhenceandonourlongboat\'ssideStrikeoffhishead。SUFFOLKThoudarestnot，forthyown。CaptainYes，Pole。SUFFOLKPole！CaptainPool！SirPool！lord！
Ay，kennel，puddle，sink；whosefilthanddirtTroublesthesilverspringwhereEnglanddrinks。
NowwillIdamupthisthyyawningmouthForswallowingthetreasureoftherealm:
Thylipsthatkiss\'dthequeenshallsweeptheground；
AndthouthatsmiledstatgoodDukeHumphrey\'sdeath，Againstthesenselesswindsshaltgrininvain，Whoincontemptshallhissattheeagain:
Andweddedbethoutothehagsofhell，FordaringtoaffyamightylordUntothedaughterofaworthlessking，Havingneithersubject，wealth，nordiadem。
Bydevilishpolicyartthougrowngreat，And，likeambitiousSylla，overgorgedWithgobbetsofthymother\'sbleedingheart。
BytheeAnjouandMaineweresoldtoFrance，ThefalserevoltingNormansthoroughtheeDisdaintocalluslord，andPicardyHathslaintheirgovernors，surprisedourforts，Andsenttheraggedsoldierswoundedhome。
TheprincelyWarwick，andtheNevilsall，Whosedreadfulswordswereneverdrawninvain，Ashatingthee，arerisingupinarms:
AndnowthehouseofYork，thrustfromthecrownByshamefulmurderofaguiltlesskingAndloftyproudencroachingtyranny，Burnswithrevengingfire；whosehopefulcoloursAdvanceourhalf-facedsun，strivingtoshine，Underthewhichiswrit\'Invitisnubibus。\'
ThecommonshereinKentareupinarms:
And，toconclude，reproachandbeggaryIscreptintothepalaceofourking。
Andallbythee。Away！conveyhimhence。SUFFOLKOthatIwereagod，toshootforththunderUponthesepaltry，servile，abjectdrudges！
Smallthingsmakebasemenproud:thisvillainhere，Beingcaptainofapinnace，threatensmoreThanBargulusthestrongIllyrianpirate。
Dronessucknoteagles\'bloodbutrobbeehives:
ItisimpossiblethatIshoulddieBysuchalowlyvassalasthyself。
Thywordsmoverageandnotremorseinme:
IgoofmessagefromthequeentoFrance；
IchargetheewaftmesafelycrosstheChannel。CaptainWalter，——WHITMORECome，Suffolk，Imustwafttheetothydeath。SUFFOLKGelidustimoroccupatartusitistheeIfear。WHITMOREThoushalthavecausetofearbeforeIleavethee。
What，areyedauntednow？nowwillyestoop？FirstGentlemanMygraciouslord，entreathim，speakhimfair。SUFFOLKSuffolk\'simperialtongueissternandrough，Usedtocommand，untaughttopleadforfavour。
FarbeitweshouldhonoursuchastheseWithhumblesuit:no，ratherletmyheadStooptotheblockthanthesekneesbowtoanySavetotheGodofheavenandtomyking；
AndsoonerdanceuponabloodypoleThanstanduncover\'dtothevulgargroom。
Truenobilityisexemptfromfear:
MorecanIbearthanyoudareexecute。CaptainHalehimaway，andlethimtalknomore。SUFFOLKCome，soldiers，showwhatcrueltyyecan，Thatthismydeathmayneverbeforgot！
Greatmenoftdiebyvilebezonians:
ARomansworderandbandittoslaveMurder\'dsweetTully；Brutus\'bastardhandStabb\'dJuliusCaesar；savageislandersPompeytheGreat；andSuffolkdiesbypirates。
ExeuntWhitmoreandotherswithSuffolkCaptainAndasforthesewhoseransomwehaveset，Itisourpleasureoneofthemdepart；
Thereforecomeyouwithusandlethimgo。
ExeuntallbuttheFirstGentlemanRe-enterWHITMOREwithSUFFOLK\'sbodyWHITMORETherelethisheadandlifelessbodylie，Untilthequeenhismistressburyit。
ExitFirstGentlemanObarbarousandbloodyspectacle！
HisbodywillIbearuntotheking:
Ifherevengeitnot，yetwillhisfriends；
Sowillthequeen，thatlivingheldhimdear。
ExitwiththebodySCENEII。Blackheath。EnterGEORGEBEVISandJOHNHOLLANDBEVISCome，andgettheeasword，thoughmadeofalath；
theyhavebeenupthesetwodays。HOLLANDTheyhavethemoreneedtosleepnow，then。BEVISItellthee，JackCadetheclothiermeanstodressthecommonwealth，andturnit，andsetanewnapuponit。HOLLANDSohehadneed，for\'tisthreadbare。Well，IsayitwasnevermerryworldinEnglandsincegentlemencameup。BEVISOmiserableage！virtueisnotregardedinhandicrafts-men。HOLLANDThenobilitythinkscorntogoinleatheraprons。BEVISNay，more，theking\'scouncilarenogoodworkmen。HOLLANDTrue；andyetitissaid，labourinthyvocation；
whichisasmuchtosayas，letthemagistratesbelabouringmen；andthereforeshouldwebemagistrates。BEVISThouhasthitit；forthere\'snobettersignofabravemindthanahardhand。HOLLANDIseethem！Iseethem！there\'sBest\'sson，thetannerofWingham，——BEVISHeshallhavetheskinofourenemies，tomakedog\'s-leatherof。HOLLANDAndDicktheButcher，——BEVISThenissinstruckdownlikeanox，andiniquity\'sthroatcutlikeacalf。HOLLANDAndSmiththeweaver，——BEVISArgo，theirthreadoflifeisspun。HOLLANDCome，come，let\'sfallinwiththem。
Drum。EnterCADE，DICKtheButcher，SMITHtheWeaver，andaSawyer，withinfinitenumbersCADEWeJohnCade，sotermedofoursupposedfather，——DICK[Aside]Orrather，ofstealingacadeofherrings。CADEForourenemiesshallfallbeforeus，inspiredwiththespiritofputtingdownkingsandprinces，——Commandsilence。DICKSilence！CADEMyfatherwasaMortimer，——DICK[Aside]Hewasanhonestman，andagoodbricklayer。CADEMymotheraPlantagenet，——DICK[Aside]Iknewherwell；shewasamidwife。CADEMywifedescendedoftheLacies，——DICK[Aside]Shewas，indeed，apedler\'sdaughter，andsoldmanylaces。SMITH[Aside]Butnowoflate，notabletotravelwithherfurredpack，shewashesbuckshereathome。CADEThereforeamIofanhonourablehouse。DICK[Aside]Ay，bymyfaith，thefieldishonourable；
andtherewasheborne，underahedge，forhisfatherhadneverahousebutthecage。CADEValiantIam。SMITH[Aside]A\'mustneeds；forbeggaryisvaliant。CADEIamabletoenduremuch。DICK[Aside]Noquestionofthat；forIhaveseenhimwhippedthreemarket-daystogether。CADEIfearneitherswordnorfire。SMITH[Aside]Heneednotfearthesword；forhiscoatisofproof。DICK[Aside]Butmethinksheshouldstandinfearoffire，beingburnti\'thehandforstealingofsheep。CADEBebrave，then；foryourcaptainisbrave，andvowsreformation。ThereshallbeinEnglandsevenhalfpennyloavessoldforapenny:thethree-hoopedpot；shallhavetenhoopsandIwillmakeitfelonytodrinksmallbeer:alltherealmshallbeincommon；andinCheapsideshallmypalfreygotograss:andwhenIamking，askingIwillbe，——ALLGodsaveyourmajesty！CADEIthankyou，goodpeople:thereshallbenomoney；
allshalleatanddrinkonmyscore；andIwillapparelthemallinonelivery，thattheymayagreelikebrothersandworshipmetheirlord。DICKThefirstthingwedo，let\'skillallthelawyers。CADENay，thatImeantodo。Isnotthisalamentablething，thatoftheskinofaninnocentlambshouldbemadeparchment？thatparchment，beingscribbledo\'er，shouldundoaman？Somesaythebeestings:
butIsay，\'tisthebee\'swax；forIdidbutsealoncetoathing，andIwasnevermineownmansince。Hownow！who\'sthere？
Entersome，bringingforwardtheClerkofChathamSMITHTheclerkofChatham:hecanwriteandreadandcastaccompt。CADEOmonstrous！SMITHWetookhimsettingofboys\'copies。CADEHere\'savillain！SMITHHasabookinhispocketwithredlettersin\'t。CADENay，then，heisaconjurer。DICKNay，hecanmakeobligations，andwritecourt-hand。CADEIamsorryfor\'t:themanisaproperman，ofminehonour；unlessIfindhimguilty，heshallnotdie。
Comehither，sirrah，Imustexaminethee:whatisthyname？ClerkEmmanuel。DICKTheyusetowriteitonthetopofletters:
\'twillgohardwithyou。CADELetmealone。Dostthouusetowritethyname？orhastthouamarktothyself，likeanhonestplain-dealingman？CLERKSir，IthankGod，IhavebeensowellbroughtupthatIcanwritemyname。ALLHehathconfessed:awaywithhim！he\'savillainandatraitor。CADEAwaywithhim，Isay！hanghimwithhispenandink-hornabouthisneck。
ExitonewiththeClerkEnterMICHAELMICHAELWhere\'sourgeneral？CADEHereIam，thouparticularfellow。MICHAELFly，fly，fly！SirHumphreyStaffordandhisbrotherarehardby，withtheking\'sforces。CADEStand，villain，stand，orI\'llfelltheedown。Heshallbeencounteredwithamanasgoodashimself:
heisbutaknight，isa\'？MICHAELNo。CADEToequalhim，Iwillmakemyselfaknightpresently。
KneelsRiseupSirJohnMortimer。
RisesNowhaveathim！
EnterSIRHUMPHREYandWILLIAMSTAFFORD，withdrumandsoldiersSIRHUMPHREYRebellioushinds，thefilthandscumofKent，Mark\'dforthegallows，layyourweaponsdown；
Hometoyourcottages，forsakethisgroom:
Thekingismerciful，ifyourevolt。WILLIAMSTAFFORDButangry，wrathful，andinclinedtoblood，Ifyougoforward；thereforeyield，ordie。CADEAsforthesesilken-coatedslaves，I
passnot:
Itistoyou，goodpeople，thatIspeak，Overwhom，intimetocome，Ihopetoreign；
ForIamrightfulheiruntothecrown。SIRHUMPHREYVillain，thyfatherwasaplasterer；
Andthouthyselfashearman，artthounot？CADEAndAdamwasagardener。WILLIAMSTAFFORDAndwhatofthat？CADEMarry，this:EdmundMortimer，EarlofMarch。
MarriedtheDukeofClarence\'daughter，didhenot？SIRHUMPHREYAy，sir。CADEByherhehadtwochildrenatonebirth。WILLIAMSTAFFORDThat\'sfalse。CADEAy，there\'sthequestion；butIsay，\'tistrue:
Theelderofthem，beingputtonurse，Wasbyabeggar-womanstolenaway；
And，ignorantofhisbirthandparentage，Becameabricklayerwhenhecametoage:
HissonamI；denyit，ifyoucan。DICKNay，\'tistootrue；thereforeheshallbeking。SMITHSir，hemadeachimneyinmyfather\'shouse，andthebricksarealiveatthisdaytotestifyit；
thereforedenyitnot。SIRHUMPHREYAndwillyoucreditthisbasedrudge\'swords，Thatspeaksheknowsnotwhat？ALLAy，marry，willwe；thereforegetyegone。WILLIAMSTAFFORDJackCade，theDukeofYorkhathtaughtyouthis。CADE[Aside]Helies，forIinventeditmyself。
Goto，sirrah，tellthekingfromme，that，forhisfather\'ssake，HenrytheFifth，inwhosetimeboyswenttospan-counterforFrenchcrowns，Iamcontentheshallreign；butI\'llbeprotectoroverhim。DICKAndfurthermore，wellhavetheLordSay\'sheadforsellingthedukedomofMaine。CADEAndgoodreason；fortherebyisEnglandmained，andfaintogowithastaff，butthatmypuissanceholdsitup。Fellowkings，ItellyouthatthatLordSayhathgeldedthecommonwealth，andmadeitaneunuch:
andmorethanthat，hecanspeakFrench；andthereforeheisatraitor。SIRHUMPHREYOgrossandmiserableignorance！CADENay，answer，ifyoucan:theFrenchmenareourenemies；goto，then，Iaskbutthis:canhethatspeakswiththetongueofanenemybeagoodcounsellor，orno？ALLNo，no；andthereforewe\'llhavehishead。WILLIAMSTAFFORDWell，seeinggentlewordswillnotprevail，Assailthemwiththearmyoftheking。SIRHUMPHREYHerald，away；andthroughouteverytownProclaimthemtraitorsthatareupwithCade；
ThatthosewhichflybeforethebattleendsMay，evenintheirwives\'andchildren\'ssight，Behang\'dupforexampleattheirdoors:
Andyouthatbetheking\'sfriends，followme。
ExeuntWILLIAMSTAFFORDandSIRHUMPHREY，andsoldiersCADEAndyouthatlovethecommons，followme。
Nowshowyourselvesmen；\'tisforliberty。
Wewillnotleaveonelord，onegentleman:
Sparenonebutsuchasgoincloutedshoon；
Fortheyarethriftyhonestmen，andsuchAswould，butthattheydarenot，takeourparts。DICKTheyareallinorderandmarchtowardus。CADEButthenareweinorderwhenwearemostoutoforder。Come，marchforward。
ExeuntSCENEIII。AnotherpartofBlackheath。Alarumstothefight，whereinSIRHUMPHREYandWILLIAMSTAFFORD
areslain。EnterCADEandtherestCADEWhere\'sDick，thebutcherofAshford？DICKHere，sir。CADETheyfellbeforetheelikesheepandoxen，andthoubehavedstthyselfasifthouhadstbeeninthineownslaughter-house:thereforethuswillIrewardthee，theLentshallbeaslongagainasitis；andthoushalthavealicencetokillforahundredlackingone。DICKIdesirenomore。CADEAnd，tospeaktruth，thoudeservestnoless。ThismonumentofthevictorywillIbear；
PuttingonSIRHUMPHREY\'Sbrigandineandthebodiesshallbedraggedatmyhorse\'heelstillIdocometoLondon，wherewewillhavethemayor\'sswordbornebeforeus。DICKIfwemeantothriveanddogood，breakopenthegaolsandletouttheprisoners。CADEFearnotthat，Iwarrantthee。Come，let\'smarchtowardsLondon。
ExeuntSCENEIV。London。Thepalace。EnterKINGHENRYVIwithasupplication，andtheQUEENwithSUFFOLK\'Shead，BUCKINGHAMandLordSAYQUEENMARGARETOfthaveIheardthatgriefsoftensthemind，Andmakesitfearfulanddegenerate；
Thinkthereforeonrevengeandceasetoweep。
Butwhocanceasetoweepandlookonthis？
Heremayhisheadlieonmythrobbingbreast:
Butwhere\'sthebodythatIshouldembrace？BUCKINGHAMWhatanswermakesyourgracetotherebels\'
supplication？KINGHENRYVII\'llsendsomeholybishoptoentreat；
ForGodforbidsomanysimplesoulsShouldperishbythesword！AndImyself，Ratherthanbloodywarshallcutthemshort，WillparleywithJackCadetheirgeneral:
Butstay，I\'llreaditoveronceagain。QUEENMARGARETAh，barbarousvillains！haththislovelyfaceRuled，likeawanderingplanet，overme，Andcoulditnotenforcethemtorelent，Thatwereunworthytobeholdthesame？KINGHENRYVILordSay，JackCadehathsworntohavethyhead。SAYAy，butIhopeyourhighnessshallhavehis。KINGHENRYVIHownow，madam！
StilllamentingandmourningforSuffolk\'sdeath？
Ifearme，love，ifthatIhadbeendead，Thouwouldstnothavemourn\'dsomuchforme。QUEENMARGARETNo，mylove，Ishouldnotmourn，butdieforthee。
EnteraMessengerKINGHENRYVIHownow！whatnews？whycomestthouinsuchhaste？MessengerTherebelsareinSouthwark；fly，mylord！
JackCadeproclaimshimselfLordMortimer，DescendedfromtheDukeofClarence\'house，AndcallsyourgraceusurperopenlyAndvowstocrownhimselfinWestminster。
HisarmyisaraggedmultitudeOfhindsandpeasants，rudeandmerciless:
SirHumphreyStaffordandhisbrother\'sdeathHathgiventhemheartandcouragetoproceed:
Allscholars，lawyers，courtiers，gentlemen，Theycallfalsecaterpillars，andintendtheirdeath。KINGHENRYVIOgracelessmen！theyknownotwhattheydo。BUCKINGHAMMygraciouslord，returntoKillingworth，Untilapowerberaisedtoputthemdown。QUEENMARGARETAh，weretheDukeofSuffolknowalive，TheseKentishrebelswouldbesoonappeased！KINGHENRYVILordSay，thetraitorshatethee；
ThereforeawaywithustoKillingworth。SAYSomightyourgrace\'spersonbeindanger。
Thesightofmeisodiousintheireyes；
AndthereforeinthiscitywillIstayAndlivealoneassecretasImay。
EnteranotherMessengerMessengerJackCadehathgottenLondonbridge:
Thecitizensflyandforsaketheirhouses:
Therascalpeople，thirstingafterprey，Joinwiththetraitor，andtheyjointlyswearTospoilthecityandyourroyalcourt。BUCKINGHAMThenlingernot，mylord，away，takehorse。KINGHENRYVICome，Margaret；God，ourhope，willsuccorus。QUEENMARGARETMyhopeisgone，nowSuffolkisdeceased。KINGHENRYVIFarewell，mylord:trustnottheKentishrebels。BUCKINGHAMTrustnobody，forfearyoubebetray\'d。SAYThetrustIhaveisinmineinnocence，AndthereforeamIboldandresolute。
ExeuntSCENEV。London。TheTower。EnterSCALESupontheTower，walking。ThenentertwoorthreeCitizensbelowSCALESHownow！isJackCadeslain？FirstCitizenNo，mylord，norlikelytobeslain；fortheyhavewonthebridge，killingallthosethatwithstandthem:thelordmayorcravesaidofyourhonourfromtheTower，todefendthecityfromtherebels。SCALESSuchaidasIcanspareyoushallcommand；
ButIamtroubledherewiththemmyself；
Therebelshaveassay\'dtowintheTower。
ButgetyoutoSmithfield，andgatherhead，AndthitherIwillsendyouMatthewGoffe；
Fightforyourking，yourcountryandyourlives；
Andso，farewell，forImusthenceagain。
ExeuntSCENEVI。London。CannonStreet。EnterCADEandtherest，andstrikeshisstaffonLondon-stoneCADENowisMortimerlordofthiscity。Andhere，sittinguponLondon-stone，Ichargeandcommandthat，ofthecity\'scost，thepissing-conduitrunnothingbutclaretwinethisfirstyearofourreign。AndnowhenceforwarditshallbetreasonforanythatcallsmeotherthanLordMortimer。
EnteraSoldier，runningSoldierJackCade！JackCade！CADEKnockhimdownthere。
TheykillhimSMITHIfthisfellowbewise，he\'llnevercallyeJackCademore:Ithinkhehathaveryfairwarning。DICKMylord，there\'sanarmygatheredtogetherinSmithfield。CADECome，then，let\'sgofightwiththem；
butfirst，goandsetLondonbridgeonfire；and，ifyoucan，burndowntheTowertoo。Come，let\'saway。
ExeuntSCENEVII。London。Smithfield。Alarums。MATTHEWGOFFEisslain，andalltherest。ThenenterCADE，withhiscompany。CADESo，sirs:nowgosomeandpulldowntheSavoy；
otherstotheinnsofcourt；downwiththemall。DICKIhaveasuituntoyourlordship。CADEBeitalordship，thoushalthaveitforthatword。DICKOnlythatthelawsofEnglandmaycomeoutofyourmouth。HOLLAND[Aside]Mass，\'twillbesorelaw，then；
forhewasthrustinthemouthwithaspear，and\'tisnotwholeyet。SMITH[Aside]Nay，John，itwillbestinkinglawforhisbreathstinkswitheatingtoastedcheese。CADEIhavethoughtuponit，itshallbeso。
Away，burnalltherecordsoftherealm:mymouthshallbetheparliamentofEngland。HOLLAND[Aside]Thenweareliketohavebitingstatutes，unlesshisteethbepulledout。CADEAndhenceforwardallthingsshallbeincommon。
EnteraMessengerMessengerMylord，aprize，aprize！here\'stheLordSay，whichsoldthetownsinFrance；hethatmadeuspayoneandtwentyfifteens，andoneshillingtothepound，thelastsubsidy。
EnterBEVIS，withLordSAYCADEWell，heshallbebeheadedforittentimes。Ah，thousay，thouserge，nay，thoubuckramlord！
nowartthouwithinpoint-blankofourjurisdictionregal。WhatcanstthouanswertomymajestyforgivingupofNormandyuntoMounsieurBasimecu，thedauphinofFrance？Beitknownuntotheebythesepresence，eventhepresenceofLordMortimer，thatI
amthebesomthatmustsweepthecourtcleanofsuchfilthasthouart。Thouhastmosttraitorouslycorruptedtheyouthoftherealminerectingagrammarschool；andwhereas，before，ourforefathershadnootherbooksbutthescoreandthetally，thouhastcausedprintingtobeused，and，contrarytotheking，hiscrownanddignity，thouhastbuiltapaper-mill。Itwillbeprovedtothyfacethatthouhastmenabouttheethatusuallytalkofanounandaverb，andsuchabominablewordsasnoChristianearcanenduretohear。Thouhastappointedjusticesofpeace，tocallpoormenbeforethemaboutmatterstheywerenotabletoanswer。
Moreover，thouhastputtheminprison；andbecausetheycouldnotread，thouhasthangedthem；when，indeed，onlyforthatcausetheyhavebeenmostworthytolive。Thoudostrideinafoot-cloth，dostthounot？SAYWhatofthat？CADEMarry，thououghtestnottoletthyhorsewearacloak，whenhonestermenthanthougointheirhoseanddoublets。DICKAndworkintheirshirttoo；asmyself，forexample，thatamabutcher。SAYYoumenofKent，——DICKWhatsayyouofKent？SAYNothingbutthis；\'tis\'bonaterra，malagens。\'CADEAwaywithhim，awaywithhim！hespeaksLatin。SAYHearmebutspeak，andbearmewhereyouwill。
Kent，intheCommentariesCaesarwrit，Isterm\'dthecivil\'stplaceofthisisle:
Sweetisthecountry，becausefullofriches；
Thepeopleliberal，valiant，active，wealthy；
Whichmakesmehopeyouarenotvoidofpity。
IsoldnotMaine，IlostnotNormandy，Yet，torecoverthem，wouldlosemylife。
JusticewithfavourhaveIalwaysdone；
Prayersandtearshavemovedme，giftscouldnever。
WhenhaveIaughtexactedatyourhands，Buttomaintaintheking，therealmandyou？
LargegiftshaveIbestow\'donlearnedclerks，Becausemybookpreferr\'dmetotheking，AndseeingignoranceisthecurseofGod，Knowledgethewingwherewithweflytoheaven，Unlessyoubepossess\'dwithdevilishspirits，Youcannotbutforbeartomurderme:
Thistonguehathparley\'duntoforeignkingsForyourbehoof，——CADETut，whenstruck\'stthouoneblowinthefield？SAYGreatmenhavereachinghands:ofthaveIstruckThosethatIneversawandstruckthemdead。BEVISOmonstrouscoward！what，tocomebehindfolks？SAYThesecheeksarepaleforwatchingforyourgood。CADEGivehimaboxo\'theearandthatwillmake\'emredagain。SAYLongsittingtodeterminepoormen\'scausesHathmademefullofsicknessanddiseases。CADEYeshallhaveahempencaudle，then，andthehelpofhatchet。DICKWhydostthouquiver，man？SAYThepalsy，andnotfear，provokesme。CADENay，henodsatus，aswhoshouldsay，I\'llbeevenwithyou:I\'llseeifhisheadwillstandsteadieronapole，orno。Takehimaway，andbeheadhim。SAYTellmewhereinhaveIoffendedmost？
HaveIaffectedwealthorhonour？speak。
Aremychestsfill\'dupwithextortedgold？
Ismyapparelsumptuoustobehold？
WhomhaveIinjured，thatyeseekmydeath？
Thesehandsarefreefromguiltlessbloodshedding，Thisbreastfromharbouringfouldeceitfulthoughts。
O，letmelive！CADE[Aside]Ifeelremorseinmyselfwithhiswords；
butI\'llbridleit:heshalldie，anitbebutforpleadingsowellforhislife。Awaywithhim！
hehasafamiliarunderhistongue；hespeaksnoto\'
God\'sname。Go，takehimaway，Isay，andstrikeoffhisheadpresently；andthenbreakintohisson-in-law\'shouse，SirJamesCromer，andstrikeoffhishead，andbringthembothupontwopoleshither。ALLItshallbedone。SAYAh，countrymen！ifwhenyoumakeyourprayers，Godshouldbesoobdurateasyourselves，Howwoulditfarewithyourdepartedsouls？
Andthereforeyetrelent，andsavemylife。CADEAwaywithhim！anddoasIcommandye。
ExeuntsomewithLordSAY
Theproudestpeerintherealmshallnotwearaheadonhisshoulders，unlesshepaymetribute；thereshallnotamaidbemarried，butsheshallpaytomehermaidenheaderetheyhaveit:menshallholdofmeincapite；andwechargeandcommandthattheirwivesbeasfreeasheartcanwishortonguecantell。DICKMylord，whenshallwegotoCheapsideandtakeupcommoditiesuponourbills？CADEMarry，presently。ALLO，brave！
Re-enteronewiththeheadsCADEButisnotthisbraver？Letthemkissoneanother，fortheylovedwellwhentheywerealive。Nowpartthemagain，lesttheyconsultaboutthegivingupofsomemoretownsinFrance。Soldiers，deferthespoilofthecityuntilnight:forwiththesebornebeforeus，insteadofmaces，willweridethroughthestreets，andateverycornerhavethemkiss。
Away！
ExeuntSCENEVIII。Southwark。Alarumandretreat。EnterCADEandallhisrabblementCADEUpFishStreet！downSaintMagnus\'Corner！
Killandknockdown！throwthemintoThames！
SoundaparleyWhatnoiseisthisIhear？Dareanybesoboldtosoundretreatorparley，whenIcommandthemkill？
EnterBUCKINGHAMandCLIFFORD，attendedBUCKINGHAMAy，heretheybethatdareandwilldisturbthee:
Know，Cade，wecomeambassadorsfromthekingUntothecommonswhomthouhastmisled；
AndherepronouncefreepardontothemallThatwillforsaketheeandgohomeinpeace。CLIFFORDWhatsayye，countrymen？willyerelent，Andyieldtomercywhilst\'tisoffer\'dyou；
Orletarebelleadyoutoyourdeaths？
Wholovesthekingandwillembracehispardon，Flinguphiscap，andsay\'Godsavehismajesty！\'
Whohatethhimandhonoursnothisfather，HenrytheFifth，thatmadeallFrancetoquake，Shakehehisweaponatusandpassby。ALLGodsavetheking！Godsavetheking！CADEWhat，BuckinghamandClifford，areyesobrave？Andyou，basepeasants，doyebelievehim？willyouneedsbehangedwithyourpardonsaboutyournecks？
HathmyswordthereforebrokethroughLondongates，thatyoushouldleavemeattheWhiteHartinSouthwark？Ithoughtyewouldneverhavegivenoutthesearmstillyouhadrecoveredyourancientfreedom:butyouareallrecreantsanddastards，anddelighttoliveinslaverytothenobility。
Letthembreakyourbackswithburthens，takeyourhousesoveryourheads，ravishyourwivesanddaughtersbeforeyourfaces:forme，Iwillmakeshiftforone；andso，God\'scurselightuponyouall！ALLWe\'llfollowCade，we\'llfollowCade！CLIFFORDIsCadethesonofHenrytheFifth，Thatthusyoudoexclaimyou\'llgowithhim？
WillheconductyouthroughtheheartofFrance，Andmakethemeanestofyouearlsanddukes？
Alas，hehathnohome，noplacetoflyto；
Norknowshehowtolivebutbythespoil，Unlessbyrobbingofyourfriendsandus。
Were\'tnotashame，thatwhilstyouliveatjar，ThefearfulFrench，whomyoulatevanquished，Shouldmakeastarto\'erseasandvanquishyou？
MethinksalreadyinthiscivilbroilIseethemlordingitinLondonstreets，Crying\'Villiago！\'untoalltheymeet。
Bettertenthousandbase-bornCadesmiscarryThanyoushouldstoopuntoaFrenchman\'smercy。
ToFrance，toFrance，andgetwhatyouhavelost；
SpareEngland，foritisyournativecoast；
Henryhathmoney，youarestrongandmanly；
Godonourside，doubtnotofvictory。ALLAClifford！aClifford！we\'llfollowthekingandClifford。CADEWaseverfeathersolightlyblowntoandfroasthismultitude？ThenameofHenrytheFifthhalesthemtoanhundredmischiefs，andmakesthemleavemedesolate。Iseethemlaytheirheadstogethertosurpriseme。Myswordmakewayforme，forhereisnostaying。Indespiteofthedevilsandhell，havethroughtheverymiddestofyou？andheavensandhonourbewitness，thatnowantofresolutioninme。
butonlymyfollowers\'baseandignominioustreasons，makesmebetakemetomyheels。
ExitBUCKINGHAMWhat，ishefled？Gosome，andfollowhim；
AndhethatbringshisheaduntothekingShallhaveathousandcrownsforhisreward。
ExeuntsomeofthemFollowme，soldiers:we\'lldeviseameanToreconcileyoualluntotheking。
ExeuntSCENEIX。KenilworthCastle。SoundTrumpets。EnterKINGHENRYVI，QUEENMARGARET，andSOMERSET，ontheterraceKINGHENRYVIWaseverkingthatjoy\'danearthlythrone，AndcouldcommandnomorecontentthanI？
NosoonerwasIcreptoutofmycradleButIwasmadeaking，atninemonthsold。
Wasneversubjectlong\'dtobeakingAsIdolongandwishtobeasubject。
EnterBUCKINGHAMandCLIFFORDBUCKINGHAMHealthandgladtidingstoyourmajesty！KINGHENRYVIWhy，Buckingham，isthetraitorCadesurprised？
Orishebutretiredtomakehimstrong？
Enterbelow，multitudes，withhaltersabouttheirnecksCLIFFORDHeisfled，mylord，andallhispowersdoyield；
Andhumblythus，withhaltersontheirnecks，Expectyourhighness\'doomoflifeordeath。KINGHENRYVIThen，heaven，setopethyeverlastinggates，Toentertainmyvowsofthanksandpraise！
Soldiers，thisdayhaveyouredeemedyourlives，Andshow\'dhowwellyouloveyourprinceandcountry:
Continuestillinthissogoodamind，AndHenry，thoughhebeinfortunate，Assureyourselves，willneverbeunkind:
Andso，withthanksandpardontoyouall，Idodismissyoutoyourseveralcountries。ALLGodsavetheking！Godsavetheking！
EnteraMessengerMessengerPleaseityourgracetobeadvertisedTheDukeofYorkisnewlycomefromIreland，AndwithapuissantandamightypowerOfgallowglassesandstoutkernsIsmarchinghitherwardinproudarray，Andstillproclaimeth，ashecomesalong，HisarmsareonlytoremovefromtheeTheDukeofSomerset，whomhetermstraitor。KINGHENRYVIThusstandsmystate，\'twixtCadeandYorkdistress\'d。
Liketoashipthat，having\'scapedatempest，Isstraightwaycalm\'dandboardedwithapirate:
ButnowisCadedrivenback，hismendispersed；
AndnowisYorkinarmstosecondhim。
Ipraythee，Buckingham，goandmeethim，Andaskhimwhat\'sthereasonofthesearms。
TellhimI\'llsendDukeEdmundtotheTower；
And，Somerset，we\'llcommittheethither，Untilhisarmybedismiss\'dfromhim。SOMERSETMylord，I\'llyieldmyselftoprisonwillingly，Oruntodeath，todomycountrygood。KINGHENRYVIInanycase，benottooroughinterms；
Forheisfierceandcannotbrookhardlanguage。BUCKINGHAMIwill，mylord；anddoubtnotsotodealAsallthingsshallredounduntoyourgood。KINGHENRYVICome，wife，let\'sin，andlearntogovernbetter；
ForyetmayEnglandcursemywretchedreign。
Flourish。ExeuntSCENEX。Kent。IDEN\'sgarden。EnterCADECADEFieonambition！fieonmyself，thathaveasword，andyetamreadytofamish！ThesefivedayshaveI
hidmeinthesewoodsanddurstnotpeepout，forallthecountryislaidforme；butnowamIsohungrythatifImighthavealeaseofmylifeforathousandyearsIcouldstaynolonger。Wherefore，onabrickwallhaveIclimbedintothisgarden，toseeifIcaneatgrass，orpickasalletanotherwhile，whichisnotamisstocoolaman\'sstomachthishotweather。AndIthinkthisword\'sallet\'
wasborntodomegood:formanyatime，butforasallet，mybrainpanhadbeencleftwithabrownbill；andmanyatime，whenIhavebeendryandbravelymarching，ithathservedmeinsteadofaquartpottodrinkin；andnowtheword\'sallet\'
mustservemetofeedon。
EnterIDENIDENLord，whowouldliveturmoiledinthecourt，Andmayenjoysuchquietwalksasthese？
ThissmallinheritancemyfatherleftmeContentethme，andworthamonarchy。
Iseeknottowaxgreatbyothers\'waning，Orgatherwealth，Icarenot，withwhatenvy:
SufficeththatIhavemaintainsmystateAndsendsthepoorwellpleasedfrommygate。CADEHere\'sthelordofthesoilcometoseizemeforastray，forenteringhisfee-simplewithoutleave。
Ah，villain，thouwiltbetrayme，andgetathousandcrownsofthekingcarryingmyheadtohim:butI\'llmaketheeeatironlikeanostrich，andswallowmyswordlikeagreatpin，erethouandIpart。IDENWhy，rudecompanion，whatsoe\'erthoube，Iknowtheenot；why，then，shouldIbetraythee？
Is\'tnotenoughtobreakintomygarden，And，likeathief，tocometorobmygrounds，Climbingmywallsinspiteofmetheowner，Butthouwiltbravemewiththesesaucyterms？CADEBravethee！ay，bythebestbloodthateverwasbroached，andbeardtheetoo。Lookonmewell:
I
haveeatnomeatthesefivedays；yet，comethouandthyfivemen，andifIdonotleaveyouallasdeadasadoornail，IprayGodImaynevereatgrassmore。IDENNay，itshallne\'erbesaid，whileEnglandstands，ThatAlexanderIden，anesquireofKent，Tookoddstocombatapoorfamish\'dman。
Opposethysteadfast-gazingeyestomine，Seeifthoucanstoutfacemewiththylooks:
Setlimbtolimb，andthouartfarthelesser；
Thyhandisbutafingertomyfist，Thylegastickcomparedwiththistruncheon；
Myfootshallfightwithallthestrengththouhast；
Andifminearmbeheavedintheair，Thygraveisdigg\'dalreadyintheearth。
Asforwords，whosegreatnessanswerswords，Letthismyswordreportwhatspeechforbears。CADEBymyvalour，themostcompletechampionthateverI
heard！Steel，ifthouturntheedge，orcutnotouttheburly-bonedclowninchinesofbeeferethousleepinthysheath，IbeseechGodonmykneesthoumaystbeturnedtohobnails。
Heretheyfight。CADEfallsO，Iamslain！famineandnootherhathslainme:
lettenthousanddevilscomeagainstme，andgivemebutthetenmealsIhavelost，andI\'lldefythemall。Wither，garden；andbehenceforthaburying-placetoallthatdodwellinthishouse，becausetheunconqueredsoulofCadeisfled。IDENIs\'tCadethatIhaveslain，thatmonstroustraitor？
Sword，Iwillhollowtheeforthisthydeed，Andhangtheeo\'ermytombwhenIamdead:
Ne\'ershallthisbloodbewipedfromthypoint；
Butthoushaltwearitasaherald\'scoat，Toemblazethehonourthatthymastergot。CADEIden，farewell，andbeproudofthyvictory。
TellKentfromme，shehathlostherbestman，andexhortalltheworldtobecowards；forI，thatneverfearedany，amvanquishedbyfamine，notbyvalour。
DiesIDENHowmuchthouwrong\'stme，heavenbemyjudge。
Die，damnedwretch，thecurseofherthatbarethee；
AndasIthrustthybodyinwithmysword，SowishI，Imightthrustthysoultohell。
HencewillIdragtheeheadlongbytheheelsUntoadunghillwhichshallbethygrave，Andtherecutoffthymostungracioushead；
WhichIwillbearintriumphtotheking，Leavingthytrunkforcrowstofeedupon。
ExitACTVSCENEI。FieldsbetweenDartfordandBlackheath。EnterYORK，andhisarmyofIrish，withdrumandcoloursYORKFromIrelandthuscomesYorktoclaimhisright，AndpluckthecrownfromfeebleHenry\'shead:
Ring，bells，aloud；burn，bonfires，clearandbright，ToentertaingreatEngland\'slawfulking。
Ah！sanctamajestas，whowouldnotbuytheedear？
Letthemobeythatknownothowtorule；
Thishandwasmadetohandlenaughtbutgold。
Icannotgivedueactiontomywords，Exceptaswordorsceptrebalanceit:
Asceptreshallithave，haveIasoul，OnwhichI\'lltosstheflower-de-luceofFrance。
EnterBUCKINGHAM
Whomhavewehere？Buckingham，todisturbme？
Thekinghathsenthim，sure:Imustdissemble。BUCKINGHAMYork，ifthoumeanestwell，Igreettheewell。YORKHumphreyofBuckingham，Iacceptthygreeting。
Artthouamessenger，orcomeofpleasure？BUCKINGHAMAmessengerfromHenry，ourdreadliege，Toknowthereasonofthesearmsinpeace；
Orwhythou，beingasubjectasIam，Againstthyoathandtrueallegiancesworn，Shouldraisesogreatapowerwithouthisleave，Ordaretobringthyforcesonearthecourt。YORK[Aside]ScarcecanIspeak，mycholerissogreat:
O，Icouldhewuprocksandfightwithflint，Iamsoangryattheseabjectterms；
Andnow，likeAjaxTelamonius，OnsheeporoxencouldIspendmyfury。
Iamfarbetterbornthanistheking，Morelikeaking，morekinglyinmythoughts:
ButImustmakefairweatheryetawhile，TillHenrybemoreweakandImorestrong，——
Buckingham，Iprithee，pardonme，ThatIhavegivennoanswerallthiswhile；
Mymindwastroubledwithdeepmelancholy。
ThecausewhyIhavebroughtthisarmyhitherIstoremoveproudSomersetfromtheking，Seditioustohisgraceandtothestate。BUCKINGHAMThatistoomuchpresumptiononthypart:
Butifthyarmsbetonootherend，Thekinghathyieldeduntothydemand:
TheDukeofSomersetisintheTower。YORKUponthinehonour，isheprisoner？BUCKINGHAMUponminehonour，heisprisoner。YORKThen，Buckingham，Idodismissmypowers。
Soldiers，Ithankyouall；disperseyourselves；
Meetmeto-morrowinSt。George\'sfield，Youshallhavepayandeverythingyouwish。
Andletmysovereign，virtuousHenry，Commandmyeldestson，nay，allmysons，Aspledgesofmyfealtyandlove；
I\'llsendthemallaswillingasIlive:
Lands，goods，horse，armour，anythingIhave，Ishistouse，soSomersetmaydie。BUCKINGHAMYork，Icommendthiskindsubmission:
Wetwainwillgointohishighness\'tent。
EnterKINGHENRYVIandAttendantsKINGHENRYVIBuckingham，dothYorkintendnoharmtous，Thatthushemarchethwiththeearminarm？YORKInallsubmissionandhumilityYorkdothpresenthimselfuntoyourhighness。KINGHENRYVIThenwhatintendstheseforcesthoudostbring？YORKToheavethetraitorSomersetfromhence，AndfightagainstthatmonstrousrebelCade，WhosinceIheardtobediscomfited。
EnterIDEN，withCADE\'SheadIDENIfonesorudeandofsomeanconditionMaypassintothepresenceofaking，Lo，Ipresentyourgraceatraitor\'shead，TheheadofCade，whomIincombatslew。KINGHENRYVITheheadofCade！GreatGod，howjustartThou！
O，letmeviewhisvisage，beingdead，Thatlivingwroughtmesuchexceedingtrouble。
Tellme，myfriend，artthouthemanthatslewhim？IDENIwas，an\'tlikeyourmajesty。KINGHENRYVIHowartthoucall\'d？andwhatisthydegree？IDENAlexanderIden，that\'smyname；
ApooresquireofKent，thatloveshisking。BUCKINGHAMSopleaseityou，mylord，\'twerenotamissHewerecreatedknightforhisgoodservice。KINGHENRYVIIden，kneeldown。
HekneelsRiseupaknight。
Wegivetheeforrewardathousandmarks，Andwillthatthouhenceforthattendonus。IDENMayIdenlivetomeritsuchabounty。
Andneverlivebuttrueuntohisliege！
RisesEnterQUEENMARGARETandSOMERSETKINGHENRYVISee，Buckingham，Somersetcomeswiththequeen:
Go，bidherhidehimquicklyfromtheduke。QUEENMARGARETForthousandYorksheshallnothidehishead，Butboldlystandandfronthimtohisface。YORKHownow！isSomersetatliberty？
Then，York，unloosethylong-imprison\'dthoughts，Andletthytonguebeequalwiththyheart。
ShallIendurethesightofSomerset？
Falseking！whyhastthoubrokenfaithwithme，KnowinghowhardlyIcanbrookabuse？
KingdidIcallthee？no，thouartnotking，Notfittogovernandrulemultitudes，Whichdarestnot，no，norcanstnotruleatraitor。
Thatheadofthinedothnotbecomeacrown；
Thyhandismadetograspapalmer\'sstaff，Andnottograceanawfulprincelysceptre。
Thatgoldmustroundengirtthesebrowsofmine，Whosesmileandfrown，liketoAchilles\'spear，Isablewiththechangetokillandcure。
HereisahandtoholdasceptreupAndwiththesametoactcontrollinglaws。
Giveplace:byheaven，thoushaltrulenomoreO\'erhimwhomheavencreatedforthyruler。SOMERSETOmonstroustraitor！Iarrestthee，York，Ofcapitaltreason\'gainstthekingandcrown；
Obey，audacioustraitor；kneelforgrace。YORKWouldsthavemekneel？firstletmeaskofthese，IftheycanbrookIbowakneetoman。
Sirrah，callinmysonstobemybail；
ExitAttendantIknow，eretheywillhavemegotoward，They\'llpawntheirswordsformyenfranchisement。QUEENMARGARETCallhitherClifford！bidhimcomeamain，TosayifthatthebastardboysofYorkShallbethesuretyfortheirtraitorfather。
ExitBUCKINGHAMYORKOblood-besottedNeapolitan，OutcastofNaples，England\'sbloodyscourge！
ThesonsofYork，thybettersintheirbirth，Shallbetheirfather\'sbail；andbanetothoseThatformysuretywillrefusetheboys！
EnterEDWARDandRICHARD
Seewheretheycome:I\'llwarrantthey\'llmakeitgood。
EnterCLIFFORDandYOUNGCLIFFORDQUEENMARGARETAndherecomesCliffordtodenytheirbail。CLIFFORDHealthandallhappinesstomylordtheking！
KneelsYORKIthankthee，Clifford:say，whatnewswiththee？
Nay，donotfrightuswithanangrylook；
Wearethysovereign，Clifford，kneelagain；
Forthymistakingso，wepardonthee。CLIFFORDThisismyking，York，Idonotmistake；
ButthoumistakestmemuchtothinkIdo:
ToBedlamwithhim！isthemangrownmad？KINGHENRYVIAy，Clifford；abedlamandambitioushumourMakeshimopposehimselfagainsthisking。CLIFFORDHeisatraitor；lethimtotheTower，Andchopawaythatfactiouspateofhis。QUEENMARGARETHeisarrested，butwillnotobey；
Hissons，hesays，shallgivetheirwordsforhim。YORKWillyounot，sons？EDWARDAy，noblefather，ifourwordswillserve。RICHARDAndifwordswillnot，thenourweaponsshall。CLIFFORDWhy，whatabroodoftraitorshavewehere！YORKLookinaglass，andcallthyimageso:
Iamthyking，andthouafalse-hearttraitor。
Callhithertothestakemytwobravebears，ThatwiththeveryshakingoftheirchainsTheymayastonishthesefell-lurkingcurs:
BidSalisburyandWarwickcometome。
EntertheWARWICKandSALISBURYCLIFFORDArethesethybears？we\'llbaitthybearstodeath。
Andmanaclethebear-wardintheirchains，Ifthoudarestbringthemtothebaitingplace。RICHARDOfthaveIseenahoto\'erweeningcurRunbackandbite，becausehewaswithheld；
Who，beingsuffer\'dwiththebear\'sfellpaw，Hathclapp\'dhistailbetweenhislegsandcried:
Andsuchapieceofservicewillyoudo，IfyouopposeyourselvestomatchLordWarwick。CLIFFORDHence，heapofwrath，foulindigestedlump，Ascrookedinthymannersasthyshape！YORKNay，weshallheatyouthoroughlyanon。CLIFFORDTakeheed，lestbyyourheatyouburnyourselves。KINGHENRYVIWhy，Warwick，haththykneeforgottobow？
OldSalisbury，shametothysilverhair，Thoumadmisleaderofthybrain-sickson！
What，wiltthouonthydeath-bedplaytheruffian，Andseekforsorrowwiththyspectacles？
O，whereisfaith？O，whereisloyalty？
Ifitbebanish\'dfromthefrostyhead，Whereshallitfindaharbourintheearth？
Wiltthougodigagravetofindoutwar，Andshamethinehonourableagewithblood？
Whyartthouold，andwant\'stexperience？
Orwhereforedostabuseit，ifthouhastit？
Forshame！indutybendthykneetomeThatbowsuntothegravewithmickleage。SALISBURYMylord，Ihaveconsider\'dwithmyselfThetitleofthismostrenownedduke；
AndinmyconsciencedoreputehisgraceTherightfulheirtoEngland\'sroyalseat。KINGHENRYVIHastthounotswornallegianceuntome？SALISBURYIhave。KINGHENRYVICanstthoudispensewithheavenforsuchanoath？SALISBURYItisgreatsintoswearuntoasin，Butgreatersintokeepasinfuloath。
WhocanbeboundbyanysolemnvowTodoamurderousdeed，torobaman，Toforceaspotlessvirgin\'schastity，Toreavetheorphanofhispatrimony，Towringthewidowfromhercustom\'dright，AndhavenootherreasonforthiswrongButthathewasboundbyasolemnoath？QUEENMARGARETAsubtletraitorneedsnosophister。KINGHENRYVICallBuckingham，andbidhimarmhimself。YORKCallBuckingham，andallthefriendsthouhast，Iamresolvedfordeathordignity。CLIFFORDThefirstIwarrantthee，ifdreamsprovetrue。WARWICKYouwerebesttogotobedanddreamagain，Tokeeptheefromthetempestofthefield。CLIFFORDIamresolvedtobearagreaterstormThananythoucanstconjureupto-day；
AndthatI\'llwriteuponthyburgonet，MightIbutknowtheebythyhouseholdbadge。WARWICKNow，bymyfather\'sbadge，oldNevil\'screst，Therampantbearchain\'dtotheraggedstaff，ThisdayI\'llwearaloftmyburgonet，AsonamountaintopthecedarshowsThatkeepshisleavesinspiteofanystorm，Eventoaffrighttheewiththeviewthereof。CLIFFORDAndfromthyburgonetI\'llrendthybearAndtreaditunderfootwithallcontempt，Despitethebear-wardthatprotectsthebear。YOUNGCLIFFORDAndsotoarms，victoriousfather，Toquelltherebelsandtheircomplices。RICHARDFie！charity，forshame！speaknotinspite，ForyoushallsupwithJesuChristto-night。YOUNGCLIFFORDFoulstigmatic，that\'smorethanthoucansttell。RICHARDIfnotinheaven，you\'llsurelysupinhell。
ExeuntseverallySCENEII。SaintAlban\'s。Alarumstothebattle。EnterWARWICKWARWICKCliffordofCumberland，\'tisWarwickcalls:
Andifthoudostnothidetheefromthebear，Now，whentheangrytrumpetsoundsalarumAnddeadmen\'scriesdofilltheemptyair，Clifford，Isay，comeforthandfightwithme:
Proudnorthernlord，CliffordofCumberland，Warwickishoarsewithcallingtheetoarms。
EnterYORK
Hownow，mynoblelord？what，allafoot？YORKThedeadly-handedCliffordslewmysteed，ButmatchtomatchIhaveencounter\'dhimAndmadeapreyforcarrionkitesandcrowsEvenofthebonnybeasthelovedsowell。
EnterCLIFFORDWARWICKOfoneorbothofusthetimeiscome。YORKHold，Warwick，seektheeoutsomeotherchase，ForImyselfmusthuntthisdeertodeath。WARWICKThen，nobly，York；\'tisforacrownthoufight\'st。
AsIintend，Clifford，tothriveto-day，Itgrievesmysoultoleavetheeunassail\'d。
ExitCLIFFORDWhatseestthouinme，York？whydostthoupause？YORKWiththybravebearingshouldIbeinlove，Butthatthouartsofastmineenemy。CLIFFORDNorshouldthyprowesswantpraiseandesteem，Butthat\'tisshownignoblyandintreason。YORKSoletithelpmenowagainstthyswordAsIinjusticeandtruerightexpressit。CLIFFORDMysoulandbodyontheactionboth！YORKAdreadfullay！Addresstheeinstantly。
Theyfight，andCLIFFORDfallsCLIFFORDLafincouronnelesoeuvres。
DiesYORKThuswarhathgiventheepeace，forthouartstill。
Peacewithhissoul，heaven，ifitbethywill！
ExitEnterYOUNGCLIFFORDYOUNGCLIFFORDShameandconfusion！allisontherout；
Fearframesdisorder，anddisorderwoundsWhereitshouldguard。Owar，thousonofhell，WhomangryheavensdomaketheirministerThrowinthefrozenbosomsofourpartHotcoalsofvengeance！Letnosoldierfly。
HethatistrulydedicatetowarHathnoself-love，norhethatloveshimselfHathnotessentiallybutbycircumstanceThenameofvalour。
SeeinghisdeadfatherO，letthevileworldend，AndthepremisedflamesofthelastdayKnitearthandheaventogether！
Nowletthegeneraltrumpetblowhisblast，ParticularitiesandpettysoundsTocease！Wastthouordain\'d，dearfather，Tolosethyyouthinpeace，andtoachieveThesilverliveryofadvisedage，And，inthyreverenceandthychair-days，thusTodieinruffianbattle？EvenatthissightMyheartisturn\'dtostone:andwhile\'tismine，Itshallbestony。Yorknotouroldmenspares；
NomorewillItheirbabes:tearsvirginalShallbetomeevenasthedewtofire，AndbeautythatthetyrantoftreclaimsShalltomyflamingwrathbeoilandflax。
HenceforthIwillnothavetodowithpity:
MeetIaninfantofthehouseofYork，IntoasmanygobbetswillIcutitAswildMedeayoungAbsyrtusdid:
IncrueltywillIseekoutmyfame。
Come，thounewruinofoldClifford\'shouse:
AsdidAEneasoldAnchisesbear，SobearItheeuponmymanlyshoulders；
ButthenAEneasbarealivingload，Nothingsoheavyasthesewoesofmine。
Exit，bearingoffhisfatherEnterRICHARDandSOMERSETtofight。SOMERSETiskilledRICHARDSo，liethouthere；
Forunderneathanalehouse\'paltrysign，TheCastleinSaintAlban\'s，SomersetHathmadethewizardfamousinhisdeath。
Sword，holdthytemper；heart，bewrathfulstill:
Priestsprayforenemies，butprinceskill。
ExitFight:excursions。EnterKINGHENRYVI，QUEENMARGARET，andothersQUEENMARGARETAway，mylord！youareslow；forshame，away！KINGHENRYVICanweoutruntheheavens？goodMargaret，stay。QUEENMARGARETWhatareyoumadeof？you\'llnorfightnorfly:
Nowisitmanhood，wisdomanddefence，Togivetheenemyway，andtosecureusBywhatwecan，whichcannomorebutfly。
AlarumafaroffIfyoubeta\'en，wethenshouldseethebottomOfallourfortunes:butifwehaplyscape，Aswellwemay，ifnotthroughyourneglect，WeshalltoLondonget，whereyouarelovedAndwherethisbreachnowinourfortunesmadeMayreadilybestopp\'d。
Re-enterYOUNGCLIFFORDYOUNGCLIFFORDButthatmyheart\'sonfuturemischiefset，Iwouldspeakblasphemyerebidyoufly:
Butflyyoumust；uncurablediscomfitReignsintheheartsofallourpresentparts。
Away，foryourrelief！andwewillliveToseetheirdayandthemourfortunegive:
Away，mylord，away！
ExeuntSCENEIII。FieldsnearSt。Alban\'s。Alarum。Retreat。EnterYORK，RICHARD，WARWICK，andSoldiers，withdrumandcoloursYORKOfSalisbury，whocanreportofhim，Thatwinterlion，whoinrageforgetsAgedcontusionsandallbrushoftime，And，likeagallantinthebrowofyouth，Repairshimwithoccasion？ThishappydayIsnotitself，norhavewewononefoot，IfSalisburybelost。RICHARDMynoblefather，Threetimesto-dayIholphimtohishorse，Threetimesbestridhim；thriceIledhimoff，Persuadedhimfromanyfurtheract:
Butstill，wheredangerwas，stillthereImethim；
Andlikerichhangingsinahomelyhouse，Sowashiswillinhisoldfeeblebody。
But，nobleasheis，lookwherehecomes。
EnterSALISBURYSALISBURYNow，bymysword，wellhastthoufoughtto-day；
Bythemass，sodidweall。Ithankyou，Richard:
GodknowshowlongitisIhavetolive；
Andithathpleasedhimthatthreetimesto-dayYouhavedefendedmefromimminentdeath。
Well，lords，wehavenotgotthatwhichwehave:
\'Tisnotenoughourfoesarethistimefled，Beingoppositesofsuchrepairingnature。YORKIknowoursafetyistofollowthem；
For，asIhear，thekingisfledtoLondon，Tocallapresentcourtofparliament。
Letuspursuehimerethewritsgoforth。
WhatsaysLordWarwick？shallweafterthem？WARWICKAfterthem！nay，beforethem，ifwecan。
Now，bymyfaith，lords，\'twasagloriousday:
SaintAlban\'sbattlewonbyfamousYorkShallbeeternizedinallagetocome。
Sounddrumsandtrumpets，andtoLondonall:
Andmoresuchdaysasthesetousbefall！
ExeuntHenryVI，part3:EntirePlayTheThirdPartofKingHenrytheSixthbyWilliamShakespeareACTISCENEI。London。TheParliament-house。Alarum。EnterYORK，EDWARD，RICHARD，NORFOLK，MONTAGUE，WARWICK，andSoldiersWARWICKIwonderhowthekingescapedourhands。YORKWhilewepursuedthehorsemenofthenorth，Heslilystoleawayandlefthismen:
WhereatthegreatLordofNorthumberland，Whosewarlikeearscouldneverbrookretreat，Cheer\'dupthedroopingarmy；andhimself，LordCliffordandLordStafford，allabreast，Chargedourmainbattle\'sfront，andbreakinginWerebytheswordsofcommonsoldiersslain。EDWARDLordStafford\'sfather，DukeofBuckingham，Iseitherslainorwoundeddangerously；
Iclefthisbeaverwithadownrightblow:
Thatthisistrue，father，beholdhisblood。MONTAGUEAnd，brother，here\'stheEarlofWiltshire\'sblood，WhomIencounter\'dasthebattlesjoin\'d。RICHARDSpeakthouformeandtellthemwhatI
did。
ThrowingdownSOMERSET\'sheadYORKRichardhathbestdeservedofallmysons。
Butisyourgracedead，myLordofSomerset？NORFOLKSuchhopehaveallthelineofJohnofGaunt！RICHARDThusdoIhopetoshakeKingHenry\'shead。WARWICKAndsodoI。VictoriousPrinceofYork，BeforeIseetheeseatedinthatthroneWhichnowthehouseofLancasterusurps，Ivowbyheaventheseeyesshallneverclose。
Thisisthepalaceofthefearfulking，Andthistheregalseat:possessit，York；
ForthisisthineandnotKingHenry\'sheirs\'YORKAssistme，then，sweetWarwick，andI
will；
Forhitherwehavebrokeninbyforce。NORFOLKWe\'llallassistyou；hethatfliesshalldie。YORKThanks，gentleNorfolk:staybyme，mylords；
And，soldiers，stayandlodgebymethisnight。
TheygoupWARWICKAndwhenthekingcomes，offernoviolence，Unlessheseektothrustyououtperforce。YORKThequeenthisdayhereholdsherparliament，Butlittlethinksweshallbeofhercouncil:
Bywordsorblowshereletuswinourright。RICHARDArm\'dasweare，let\'sstaywithinthishouse。WARWICKThebloodyparliamentshallthisbecall\'d，UnlessPlantagenet，DukeofYork，beking，AndbashfulHenrydeposed，whosecowardiceHathmadeusby-wordstoourenemies。YORKThenleavemenot，mylords；beresolute；
Imeantotakepossessionofmyright。WARWICKNeithertheking，norhethatloveshimbest，TheproudesthethatholdsupLancaster，Daresstirawing，ifWarwickshakehisbells。
I\'llplantPlantagenet，roothimupwhodares:
Resolvethee，Richard；claimtheEnglishcrown。
Flourish。EnterKINGHENRYVI，CLIFFORD，NORTHUMBERLAND，WESTMORELAND，EXETER，andtherestKINGHENRYVIMylords，lookwherethesturdyrebelsits，Eveninthechairofstate:belikehemeans，Back\'dbythepowerofWarwick，thatfalsepeer，Toaspireuntothecrownandreignasking。
EarlofNorthumberland，heslewthyfather。
Andthine，LordClifford；andyoubothhavevow\'drevengeOnhim，hissons，hisfavouritesandhisfriends。NORTHUMBERLANDIfIbenot，heavensberevengedonme！CLIFFORDThehopethereofmakesCliffordmourninsteel。WESTMORELANDWhat，shallwesufferthis？let\'spluckhimdown:
Myheartforangerburns；Icannotbrookit。KINGHENRYVIBepatient，gentleEarlofWestmoreland。CLIFFORDPatienceisforpoltroons，suchashe:
Hedurstnotsitthere，hadyourfatherlived。
Mygraciouslord，hereintheparliamentLetusassailthefamilyofYork。NORTHUMBERLANDWellhastthouspoken，cousin:beitso。KINGHENRYVIAh，knowyounotthecityfavoursthem，Andtheyhavetroopsofsoldiersattheirbeck？EXETERButwhenthedukeisslain，they\'llquicklyfly。KINGHENRYVIFarbethethoughtofthisfromHenry\'sheart，Tomakeashamblesoftheparliament-house！