COUNTESS。
Butthatyourlipsweresacred，myLord，Youwouldprofanetheholynameoflove。
Thatloveyouoffermeyoucannotgive，ForCaesarowesthattributetohisQueen；
ThatloveyoubegofmeIcannotgive，ForSaraowesthatdutytoherLord。
HethatdothcliporcounterfeityourstampShalldie，myLord；andwillyoursacredselfCommithightreasonagainsttheKingofheaven，TostamphisImageinforbiddenmetal，Forgettingyourallegianceandyouroath？
Inviolatingmarriagesacredlaw，Youbreakagreaterhonorthanyourself：
TobeaKingisofayoungerhouseThantobemarried；yourprogenitour，SolereigningAdamontheuniverse，ByGodwashonoredforamarriedman，Butnotbyhimanointedforaking。
Itisapenaltytobreakyourstatutes，Thoughnotenactedwithyourhighness’hand：
Howmuchmore，toinfringetheholyact，MadebythemouthofGod，sealedwithhishand？
Iknow，mysovereign，inmyhusband’slove，Whonowdothloyalserviceinhiswars，DothbutsotrythewifeofSalisbury，Whithershewillhearawanton’staleorno，Lestbeingthereinguiltybymystay，>Fromthat，notfrommyliege，Iturnaway。
[Exit。]
KINGEDWARD。
Whetherisherbeautybyherwordsdying，Orareherwordssweetchaplainstoherbeauty？
Likeasthewinddothbeautifyasail，Andasasailbecomestheunseenwind，Sodoherwordsherbeauties，beautieswords。
O，thatIwereahoneygatheringbee，Tobearthecombofvirtuefromthisflower，Andnotapoisonsuckingenviousspider，ToturnthejuiceItaketodeadlyvenom！
Religionisaustereandbeautygentle；
Toostrictaguardianforsofairaward！
O，thatshewere，asistheair，tome！
Why，sosheis，forwhenIwouldembraceher，ThisdoI，andcatchnothingbutmyself。
Imustenjoyher；forIcannotbeatWithreasonandreprooffondloveaway。
[EnterWarwick。]
Herecomesherfather：Iwillworkwithhim，Tobearmycoloursinthisfieldoflove。
WARWICK。
Howisitthatmysovereignissosad？
MayIwithpardonknowyourhighnessgrief；
Andthatmyoldendeavorwillremoveit，Itshallnotcumberlongyourmajesty。
KINGEDWARD。
Akindandvoluntarygiftthouproferest，ThatIwasforwardtohavebeggedofthee。
But，Othouworld，greatnurseofflattery，Whydostthoutipmen’stongueswithgoldenwords，Andpeisetheirdeedswithweightofheavylead，Thatfairperformancecannotfollowpromise？
O，thatamanmightholdtheheart’sclosebookAndchokethelavishtongue，whenitdothutterThebreathoffalsehoodnotcharacteredthere！
WARWICK。
Farbeitfromthehonorofmyage，ThatIshouldowebrightgoldandrenderlead；
Ageisacynic，notaflatterer。
Isayagain，thatifIknewyourgrief，Andthatbymeitmaybelessened，Myproperharmshouldbuyyourhighnessgood。
KINGEDWARD。
Thesearethevulgartendersoffalsemen，Thatneverpaythedutyoftheirwords。
Thouwiltnotsticktoswearwhatthouhastsaid；
But，whenthouknowestmygrief’scondition，ThisrashdisgorgedvomitofthywordThouwilteatupagain，andleavemehelpless。
WARWICK。
Byheaven，Iwillnot，thoughyourmajestyDidbidmerunuponyourswordanddie。
KINGEDWARD。
SaythatmygriefisnowaymedicinableButbythelossandbruisingofthinehonour。
WARWICK。
Ifnothingbutthatlossmayvantageyou，Iwouldaccomptthatlossmyvantagetoo。
KINGEDWARD。
Thinkstthatthoucanstunswearthyoathagain？
WARWICK。
Icannot；norIwouldnot，ifIcould。
KINGEDWARD。
But，ifthoudost，whatshallIsaytothee？
WARWICK。
Whatmaybesaidtoanyperjuredvillain，Thatbreaksthesacredwarrantofanoath。
KINGEDWARD。
Whatwiltthousaytoonethatbreaksanoath？
WARWICK。
ThathehathbrokehisfaithwithGodandman，Andfromthembothstandsexcommunicate。
KINGEDWARD。
Whatofficewereit，tosuggestamanTobreakalawfulandreligiousvow？
WARWICK。
Anofficeforthedevil，notforman。
KINGEDWARD。
Thatdevil’sofficemustthoudoforme，Orbreakthyoath，orcancelallthebondsOfloveanddutytwixtthyselfandme；
Andtherefore，Warwick，ifthouartthyself，TheLordandmasterofthywordandoath，Gotothydaughter；andinmybehalfCommandher，wooher，winheranyways，Tobemymistressandmysecretlove。
Iwillnotstandtoheartheemakereply：
Thyoathbreakhers，orletthysovereigndie。
[Exit。]
WARWICK。
OdotingKing！Odetestableoffice！
WellmayItemptmyselftowrongmyself，WhenhehathswornmebythenameofGodTobreakavowmadebythenameofGod。
What，ifIswearbythisrighthandofmineTocutthisrighthandoff？ThebetterwayWeretoprofanetheIdolthanconfoundit：
ButneitherwillIdo；I’llkeepmineoath，AndtomydaughtermakearecantationOfallthevirtueIhavepreachttoher：
I’llsay，shemustforgetherhusbandSalisbury，Ifsheremembertoembracetheking；
I’llsay，anoathmayeasilybebroken，Butnotsoeasilypardoned，beingbroken；
I’llsay，itistruecharitytolove，Butnottruelovetobesocharitable；
I’llsay，hisgreatnessmaybearouttheshame，Butnothiskingdomcanbuyoutthesin；
I’llsay，itismydutytopersuade，Butnotherhonestytogiveconsent。
[EnterCountess。]
Seewhereshecomes；wasneverfatherhadAgainsthischildanembassagesobad？
COUNTESS。
MyLordandfather，Ihavesoughtforyou：
MymotherandthePeersimportuneyouTokeepinpresenceofhismajesty，Anddoyourbesttomakehishighnessmerry。
WARWICK。
[Aside。]HowshallIenterinthisgracelessarrant？
Imustnotcallherchild，forwhere’sthefatherThatwillinsuchasuitseducehischild？
Then，’wifeofSalisbury’；shallIsobegin？
No，he’smyfriend，andwhereisfoundthefriendThatwilldofriendshipsuchindammagement？
[TotheCountess。]
Neithermydaughternormydearfriend’swife，IamnotWarwick，asthouthinkstIam，ButanattorneyfromtheCourtofhell，Thatthushavehousedmyspiritinhisform，Todoamessagetotheefromtheking。
ThemightykingofEnglanddotesonthee：
Hethathathpowertotakeawaythylife，Hathpowertotakethyhonor；thenconsentTopawnthinehonorratherthanthylife：
Honorisoftenlostandgotagain，Butlife，oncegone，hathnorecovery。
TheSun，thatwithershay，dothnourishgrass；
Theking，thatwoulddisdainthee，willadvancethee。
ThePoetswritethatgreatAchilles’spearCouldhealthewounditmade：themoralis，Whatmightymenmisdo，theycanamend。
TheLyondothbecomehisbloodyjaws，Andgracehisforragementbybeingmild，Whenvasselfearliestremblingathisfeet。
Thekingwillinhisgloryhidethyshame；
Andthosethatgazeonhimtofindoutthee，Willlosetheireye-sight，lookingintheSun。
WhatcanonedropofpoisonharmtheSea，WhosehugevasturescandigesttheillAndmakeitloosehisoperation？
Theking’sgreatnamewilltemperthymisdeeds，Andgivethebitterpotionofreproach，Asugared，sweetandmostdelicioustaste。
Besides，itisnoharmtodothethingWhichwithoutshamecouldnotbeleftundone。
ThushaveIinhismajesty’sbehalfAppareledsininvirtuoussentences，Anddwelluponthyanswerinhissuit。
COUNTESS。
Unnaturalbesiege！woemeunhappy，Tohaveescapedthedangerofmyfoes，Andtobetentimesworseinjuredbyfriends！
Hathhenomeanstostainmyhonestblood，ButtocorrupttheauthorofmybloodTobehisscandalousandvilesolicitor？
Nomarvelthoughthebranchesbetheninfected，Whenpoisonhathencompassedtheroot：
Nomarvelthoughtheleprousinfantdie，WhenthesterndameinvenomeththeDug。
Whythen，givesinapassporttooffend，Andyouththedangerousreignofliberty：
Blotoutthestrictforbiddingofthelaw，AndcanceleverycannonthatprescribesAshameforshameorpenanceforoffence。
No，letmedie，ifhistooboistrouswillWillhaveitso，beforeIwillconsentTobeanactorinhisgracelesslust。
WARWICK。
Why，nowthouspeakstasIwouldhavetheespeak：
AndmarkhowIunsaymywordsagain。
AnhonorablegraveismoreesteemedThanthepollutedclosetofaking：
Thegreaterman，thegreateristhething，Beitgoodorbad，thatheshallundertake：
Anunreputedmote，flyingintheSun，Presentsagreatersubstancethanitis：
Thefreshestsummer’sdaydothsoonesttaintTheloathedcarrionthatitseemstokiss：
DeeparetheblowsmadewithamightyAxe：
Thatsindothtentimesaggravateitself，Thatiscommittedinaholyplace：
Anevildeed，donebyauthority，Issinandsubornation：DeckanApeIntissue，andthebeautyoftherobeAddsbutthegreaterscornuntothebeast。
AspatiousfieldofreasonscouldIurgeBetweenhisglory，daughter，andthyshame：
Thatpoisonshewsworstinagoldencup；
Darknightseemsdarkerbythelightningflash；
Liliesthatfestersmellfarworsethanweeds；
Andeveryglorythatinclinestosin，Theshameistreblebytheopposite。
SoleaveIwithmyblessinginthybosom，Whichthenconverttoamostheavycurse，Whenthouconvertestfromhonor’sgoldennameTotheblackfactionofbedblottingshame。
COUNTESS。
I’llfollowthee；andwhenmymindturnsso，Mybodysinkmysoulinendlesswoe！
[Exeunt。]
ACTII。SCENEII。TheSame。ARoomintheCastle。
[EnteratonedoorDerbyfromFrance，AtanotherdoorAudleywithaDrum。]
DERBY。
ThricenobleAudley，wellencounteredhere！
Howisitwithoursovereignandhispeers？
AUDLEY。
Tisfullafortnight，sinceIsawhishighnessWhattimehesentmeforthtomustermen；
WhichIaccordinglyhavedone，andbringthemhitherInfairarraybeforehismajesty。
Whatnews，myLordofDerby，fromtheEmperor？
DERBY。
Asgoodaswedesire：theEmperorHathyieldedtohishighnessfriendlyaid，AndmakesourkinglieutenantgeneralInallhislandsandlargedominions；
ThenviaforthespatiousboundsofFrance！
AUDLEY。
What，dothhishighnessleaptohearthesenews？
DERBY。
Ihavenotyetfoundtimetoopenthem；
Thekingisinhiscloset，malcontent；
Forwhat，Iknownot，buthegaveincharge，Tillafterdinnernoneshouldinterrupthim：
TheCountessSalisburyandherfatherWarwick，Artoisandalllookunderneaththebrows。
AUDLEY。
Undoubtedly，then，somethingisamiss。
[Trumpetwithin。]
DERBY。
TheTrumpetssound，thekingisnowabroad。
[EntertheKing。]
AUDLEY。
Herecomeshishighness。
DERBY。
Befallmysovereignallmysovereign’swish！
KINGEDWARD。
Ah，thatthouwertaWitchtomakeitso！
DERBY。
TheEmperourgreetethyou。
[PresentingLetters。]
KINGEDWARD。
——WoulditweretheCountess！
DERBY。
Andhathaccordedtoyourhighnesssuite。
KINGEDWARD。
——Thouliest，shehathnot；butIwouldshehad。
AUDLEY。
AllloveanddutytomyLordtheKing！
KINGEDWARD。
Well，allbutoneisnone。——Whatnewswithyou？
AUDLEY。
Ihave，myliege，leviedthosehorseandfootAccordingtoyourcharge，andbroughtthemhither。
KINGEDWARD。
ThenletthosefoottrudgehenceuponthosehorseAccordingtoourdischarge，andbegone。——
Darby，I’lllookupontheCountess’mindanon。
DERBY。
TheCountess’mind，myliege？
KINGEDWARD。
ImeantheEmperour：——leavemealone。
AUDLEY。
Whatishismind？
DERBY。
Let’sleavehimtohishumor。
[Exeunt。]
KINGEDWARD。
Thusfromtheheart’saboundancespeaksthetongue；
CountessforEmperour：andindeed，whynot？
SheisasimperatorovermeAndItoherAmasakneelingvassal，thatobservesThepleasureordispleasureofhereye。
[EnterLodowick。]
WhatsaysthemorethanCleopatra’smatchToCaesarnow？
LODOWICK。
Thatyet，myliege，erenightShewillresolveyourmajesty。
[Drumwithin。]
KINGEDWARD。
Whatdrumisthisthatthundersforththismarch，TostartthetenderCupidinmybosom？
Poorshipskin，howitbrawlswithhimthatbeatethit！
Go，breakthethundringparchmentbottomout，AndIwillteachittoconductsweetlinesUntothebosomofaheavenlyNymph；
ForIwilluseitasmywritingpaper，AndsoreducehimfromascoldingdrumTobetheheraldanddearcounselbearerBetwixtagoddessandamightyking。
Go，bidthedrummerlearntotouchtheLute，Orhanghiminthebracesofhisdrum，Fornowwethinkitanuncivilthing，Totroubleheavenwithsuchharshresounds：
Away！
[Exit。]
ThequarrelthatIhaverequiresnoarmsButtheseofmine：andtheseshallmeetmyfoeInadeepmarchofpenetrablegroans；
Myeyesshallbemyarrows，andmysighsShallservemeasthevantageofthewind，Towhirlawaymysweetestartillery。
Ah，but，alas，shewinsthesunofme，Forthatissheherself，andthenceitcomesThatPoetstermthewantonwarriorblind；
Butlovehatheyesasjudgementtohissteps，Tilltoomuchlovedglorydazzlesthem。——
[EnterLodowick。]
Hownow？
LODOWICK。
Myliege，thedrumthatstrokethelustymarch，StandswithPrinceEdward，yourthricevaliantson。
[EnterPrinceEdward。]
KINGEDWARD。
Iseetheboy；oh，howhismother’sface，Modeledinhis，correctsmystrayeddesire，Andratesmyheart，andchidesmythievisheye，Who，beingrichenoughinseeingher，Yetseekselsewhere：andbasesttheftisthatWhichcannotcloakitselfonpoverty。——
Now，boy，whatnews？
PRINCEEDWARD。
Ihaveassembled，mydearLordandfather，ThechoicestbudsofallourEnglishbloodForouraffairsinFrance；andherewecomeTotakedirectionfromyourmajesty。
KINGEDWARD。
StilldoIseeinhimdelineateHismother’svisage；thosehiseyesarehers，Who，lookingwistelyonme，makemeblush：
Forfaultsagainstthemselvesgiveevidence；
Lustisfire，andmenlikelanthornesshowLightlustwithinthemselves，eventhroughthemselves。
Away，loosesilksofwaveringvanity！
ShallthelargelimitoffairBrittainBymebeoverthrown，andshallInotMasterthislittlemansionofmyself？
GivemeanArmorofeternalsteel！
Igotoconquerkings；andshallInotthenSubduemyself？andbemyenemy’sfriend？
Itmustnotbe。——Come，boy，forward，advance！
Let’swithourcolourssweettheAirofFrance。
[EnterLodowick。]
LODOWICK。
Myliege，theCountesswithasmilingcheerDesiresaccessuntoyourMajesty。
KINGEDWARD。
Why，thereitgoes！ThatverysmileofhersHathransomedcaptiveFrance，andsettheKing，TheDauphin，andthePeersatliberty。——
Go，leaveme，Ned，andrevelwiththyfriends。
[ExitPrinceEdward。]
Thymotherisbutblack，andthou，likeher，Dostputitinmymindhowfoulsheis。——
Go，fetchtheCountesshitherinthyhand，Andletherchaseawaythesewinterclouds，Forshegivesbeautybothtoheavenandearth。
[ExitLodowick。]
Thesinismoretohackandhewpoormen，ThantoembraceinanunlawfulbedTheregisterofallraritiesSinceLetherneAdamtillthisyoungesthour。
[EnterCountessescortedbyLodowick。]
Go，Lodowick，putthyhandintomypurse，Play，spend，give，riot，waste，dowhatthouwilt，Sothouwilthenceawhileandleavemehere。
[ExitLodowick。]
Now，mysoul’splayfellow，artthoucomeTospeakthemorethanheavenlywordofyeaTomyobjectioninthybeauteouslove？
COUNTESS。
Myfatheronhisblessinghathcommanded——
KINGEDWARD。
Thatthoushaltyieldtome？
COUNTESS。
Aye，dearmyliege，yourdue。
KINGEDWARD。
Andthat，mydearestlove，canbenolessThanrightforrightandtenderloveforlove。
COUNTESS。
Thenwrongforwrongandendlesshateforhate。——
But，——sithIseeyourmajestysobent，Thatmyunwillingness，myhusband’slove，Yourhighestate，nornorespectrespectedCanbemyhelp，butthatyourmightinessWilloverbearandawethesedearregards——
Ibindmydiscontenttomycontent，AndwhatIwouldnotI’llcompelIwill，ProvidedthatyourselfremovethoseletsThatstandbetweenyourhighness’loveandmine。
KINGEDWARD。
Namethem，fairCountess，and，byheaven，Iwill。
COUNTESS。
Itistheirlivesthatstandbetweenourlove，ThatIwouldhavechokedup，mysovereign。
KINGEDWARD。
Whoselives，myLady？
COUNTESS。
Mythricelovingliege，YourQueenandSalisbury，myweddedhusband，Wholivinghavethattitleinourlove，Thatwecannotbestowbutbytheirdeath。
KINGEDWARD。
ThyoppositionisbeyondourLaw。
COUNTESS。
Soisyourdesire：ifthelawCanhinderyoutoexecutetheone，Letitforbidyoutoattempttheother。
Icannotthinkyoulovemeasyousay，Unlessyoudomakegoodwhatyouhavesworn。
KINGEDWARD。
Nomore；thyhusbandandtheQueenshalldie。
FairerthouartbyfarthanHerowas，BeardlessLeandernotsostrongasI：
Heswomaneasycurrentforhislove，ButIwillthroughaHellespontofblood，ToarriveatCestuswheremyHerolies。
COUNTESS。
Nay，you’lldomore；you’llmaketheRivertoWiththeirheartbloodsthatkeepourloveasunder，Ofwhichmyhusbandandyourwifearetwain。
KINGEDWARD。
ThybeautymakesthemguiltyoftheirdeathAndgivesinevidencethattheyshalldie；
UponwhichverdictI，theirJudge，condemnthem。
COUNTESS。
[Aside。]Operjuredbeauty，morecorruptedJudge！
WhentothegreatStar-chambero’erourheadsTheuniversalSessionscallstocountThispackingevil，webothshalltrembleforit。
KINGEDWARD。
Whatsaysmyfairlove？issheresolute？
COUNTESS。
Resolutetobedissolute；and，therefore，this：
Keepbutthyword，greatking，andIamthine。
Standwherethoudost，I’llpartalittlefromthee，AndseehowIwillyieldmetothyhands。
[Turningsuddenlyuponhim，andshewingtwoDaggers。]
Herebymysidedothhangmyweddingknifes：
Takethoutheone，andwithitkillthyQueen，Andlearnbymetofindherwhereshelies；
AndwiththisotherI’lldispatchmylove，Whichnowliesfastasleepwithinmyheart：
Whentheyaregone，thenI’llconsenttolove。
Stirnot，lasciviousking，tohinderme；
Myresolutionismorenimblerfar，Thanthypreventioncanbeinmyrescue，Andifthoustir，Istrike；therefore，standstill，AndhearthechoicethatIwillputtheeto：
EithersweartoleavethymostunholysuitAndneverhenceforthtosolicitme；
Orelse，byheaven，thissharppointedknifeShallstainthyearthwiththatwhichthouwouldstain，Mypoorchasteblood。Swear，Edward，swear，OrIwillstrikeanddiebeforetheehere。
KINGEDWARD。
EvenbythatpowerIswear，thatgivesmenowThepowertobeashamedofmyself，InevermeantopartmylipsagainInanywordsthattendstosuchasuit。
Arise，trueEnglishLady，whomourIsleMaybetterboastofthaneverRomanmightOfher，whoseransackedtreasuryhathtasktThevainendeavorofsomanypens：
Arise，andbemyfaultthyhonor’sfame，Whichafteragesshallenrichtheewith。
Iamawakenedfromthisidledream。——
Warwick，mySon，Darby，Artois，andAudley！
Bravewarriorsall，whereareyouallthiswhile？
[Enterall。]
Warwick，ImaketheeWardenoftheNorth：
Thou，PrinceofWales，andAudley，straighttoSea；
ScourtoNew-haven；sometherestayforme：
Myself，Artois，andDarbywillthroughFlanders，Togreetourfriendsthereandtocravetheiraide。
Thisnightwillscarcesufficeafaithfullover；
For，eretheSunshallgildtheeasternsky，We’llwakehimwithourMarshallharmony。
[Exeunt。]
ACTIII。SCENEI。Flanders。TheFrenchCamp。
[EnterKingJohnofFrance，histwosons，CharlesofNormandy，andPhillip，andtheDukeofLorrain。]
KINGJOHN。
Here，tillourNavyofathousandsailHavemadeabreakfasttoourfoebySea，Letusencamp，towaittheirhappyspeed。——
Lorraine，whatreadinessisEdwardin？
HowhastthouheardthatheprovidedisOfmarshallfurnitureforthisexploit？
LORRAINE。
Tolayasideunnecessarysoothing，Andnottospendthetimeincircumstance，Tisbruitedforacertainty，myLord，Thathe’sexceedingstronglyfortified；
Hissubjectsflockaswillinglytowar，Asifuntoatriumphtheywereled。
CHARLES。
Englandwaswonttoharbourmalcontents，BloodthirstyandseditiousCatelynes，Spendthrifts，andsuchasgapefornothingelseButchangingandalterationofthestate；
AndisitpossibleThattheyarenowsoloyalinthemselves？
LORRAINE。
AllbuttheScot，whosolemnlyprotests，AsheretoforeIhaveinformedhisgrace，NevertosheathhisSwordortakeatruce。
KINGJOHN。
Ah，that’stheanchorageofsomebetterhope！
But，ontheotherside，tothinkwhatfriendsKingEdwardhathretainedinNetherland，Amongthoseever-bibbingEpicures，ThosefrothyDutchmen，puftwithdoublebeer，Thatdrinkandswillineveryplacetheycome，Dothnotalittleaggravatemineire；
Besides，wehear，theEmperorconjoins，Andstallshiminhisownauthority；
But，allthemightierthattheirnumberis，Thegreatergloryreapsthevictory。
Somefriendshavewebesidedomesticpower；
ThesternPolonian，andthewarlikeDane，ThekingofBohemia，andofSicily，Areallbecomeconfederateswithus，And，asIthink，aremarchinghitherapace。
[Drumwithin。]
Butsoft，Ihearthemusicoftheirdrums，BywhichIguessthattheirapproachisnear。
[EntertheKingofBohemia，withDanes，andaPolonianCaptain，withothersoldiers，anotherway。]
KINGOFBOHEMIA。
KingJohnofFrance，asleagueandneighborhoodRequires，whenfriendsareanywaydistrest，Icometoaidetheewithmycountry’sforce。
POLONIANCAPTAIN。
AndfromgreatMusco，fearfultotheTurk，AndloftyPoland，nurseofhardymen，Ibringtheseservitorstofightforthee，Whowillinglywillventureinthycause。
KINGJOHN。
Welcome，Bohemianking，andwelcomeall：
ThisyourgreatkindnessIwillnotforget。
BesidesyourplentifulrewardsinCrowns，ThatfromourTreasuryyeshallreceive，TherecomesaharebrainedNation，deckedinpride，Thespoilofwhomwillbeatreblegain。
Andnowmyhopeisfull，myjoycomplete：
AtSea，weareaspuissantastheforceOfAgamemnonintheHavenofTroy；
Byland，withZerxeswecompareofstrength，Whosesoldiersdrankupriversintheirthirst；
ThenBayardlike，blind，overweaningNed，ToreachatourimperialdiademIseithertobeswallowedofthewaves，Orhackedapieceswhenthoucomestashore。
[EnterMariner。]
MARINER。
NeartothecoastIhavedescried，myLord，AsIwasbuyinmywatchfulcharge，TheproudArmadoofkingEdward’sships：
Which，atthefirst，faroffwhenIdidken，Seemedasitwereagroveofwitheredpines；
But，drawingnear，theirgloriousbrightaspect，TheirstreamingEnsigns，wroughtofcolouredsilk，Liketoameadowfullofsundryflowers，Adornsthenakedbosomoftheearth：
Majesticaltheorderoftheircourse，FiguringthehornedCircleoftheMoon：
AndonthetopgallantoftheAdmiralAndlikewiseallthehandmaidsofhistrainTheArmsofEnglandandofFranceuniteArequarteredequallybyHeralds’art：
Thus，tightlycarriedwithamerrygale，TheyploughtheOceanhitherwardamain。
KINGJOHN。
DarehealreadycroptheFleurdeLuce？
Ihope，thehoneybeinggatheredthence，He，withthespider，afterwardapproached，Shallsuckforthdeadlyvenomfromtheleaves。——
Butwhere’sourNavy？howaretheypreparedTowingthemselvesagainstthisflightofRavens？
MARINER。
They，havingknowledge，broughtthembythescouts，DidbreakfromAnchorstraight，and，puffedwithrage，Nootherwisethenweretheirsailswithwind，Madeforth，aswhentheemptyEagleflies，Tosatisfyhishungrygripingmaw。
KINGJOHN。
There’sforthynews。Returnuntothybark；
AndifthouscapethebloodystrokeofwarAnddosurvivetheconflict，comeagain，Andletushearthemannerofthefight。
[ExitMariner。]
Meanspace，myLords，tisbestwebedispersedToseveralplaces，leasttheychancetoland：
Firstyou，myLord，withyourBohemianTroops，Shallpitchyourbattailesonthelowerhand；
Myeldestson，theDukeofNormandy，TogetherwiththeaideofMuscovites，Shallclimbthehighergroundanotherway；
Hereinthemiddlecost，betwixtyouboth，Phillip，myyoungestboy，andIwilllodge。
So，Lors，begone，andlookuntoyourcharge：
YoustandforFrance，anEmpirefairandlarge。
[Exeunt。]
Nowtellme，Phillip，whatisthyconcept，TouchingthechallengethattheEnglishmake？
PHILLIP。
Isay，myLord，claimEdwardwhathecan，Andbringhene’ersoplainapedigree，TisyouareinthepossessionoftheCrown，Andthat’sthesurestpointofalltheLaw：
But，wereitnot，yetereheshouldprevail，I’llmakeaConduitofmydearestblood，Orchasethosestragglingupstartshomeagain。
KINGJOHN。
Wellsaid，youngPhillip！CallforbreadandWine，Thatwemaycheerourstomachswithrepast，Tolookourfoesmoresternlyintheface。
[ATableandProvisionsbroughtin。Thebattlehardafaroff。]
NowisbeguntheheavydayatSea：
Fight，Frenchmen，fight；belikethefieldofBears，WhentheydefendtheiryounglingsintheCaves！
Stir，angryNemesis，thehappyhelm，That，withthesulphurbattlesofyourrage，TheEnglishFleetmaybedispersedandsunk。
[Shot。]
PHILLIP。
OFather，howthisechoingCannonshot，Likesweetharmony，digestsmyeats！
KINGJOHN。
Now，boy，thouhearestwhatthunderingterrortis，Tobuckleforakingdom’ssovereignty：
Theearth，withgiddytremblingwhenitshakes，OrwhentheexhalationsoftheairBreaksinextremityoflightningflash，Affrightsnotmorethankings，whentheydisposeToshewtherancoroftheirhighswollenhearts。
[Retreat。]
Retreatissounded；onesidehaththeworse；
O，ifitbetheFrench，sweetfortune，turn；
And，inthyturning，changetheforwardwinds，That，withadvantageofafavoringsky，Ourmenmayvanquish，andtheotherfly！
[EnterMariner。]
Myheartmisgives：——say，mirrorofpaledeath，Towhombelongsthehonorofthisday？
Relate，Ipraythee，ifthybreathwillserve，Thesaddiscourseofthisdiscomfiture。
MARINER。
Iwill，myLord。
Mygracioussovereign，Franchhathta’enthefoil，AndboastingEdwardtriumphswithsuccess。
TheseIronheartedNavies，WhenlastIwasreportertoyourgrace，Bothfullofangryspleen，ofhope，andfear，Hastingtomeeteachotherintheface，Atlastconjoined；andbytheirAdmiralOurAdmiralencounteredmanyshot：
Bythis，theother，thatbeheldthesetwainGiveearnestpennyofafurtherwrack，LikefieryDragonstooktheirhaughtyflight；
And，likewisemeeting，fromtheirsmokywombsSentmanygrimAmbassadorsofdeath。
Thenganthedaytoturntogloomynight，AnddarknessdidaswellenclosethequickAsthosethatwerebutnewlyreftoflife。
Noleisureservedforfriendstobidfarewell；
And，ifithad，thehideousnoisewassuch，Aseachtootherseemeddeafanddumb。
PurpletheSea，whosechannelfilledasfastWithstreaminggore，thatfromthemaimedfell，AsdidhergushingmoisturebreakintoThecranniedclefturesofthethroughshotplanks。
Hereflewahead，disseveredfromthetrunk，Theremangledarmsandlegsweretossedaloft，AswhenawhirlwindtakestheSummerdustAndscattersitinmiddleoftheair。
Thenmightyeseethereelingvesselssplit，Andtotteringsinkintotheruthlessflood，Untiltheirloftytopswereseennomore。
Allshiftsweretried，bothfordefenceandhurt：
Andnowtheeffectofvalorandofforce，Ofresolutionandofcowardice，Welivelypictures；howtheoneforfame，Theotherbycompulsionlaidabout；
MuchdidtheNonpareille，thatbraveship；
SodidtheblacksnakeofBullen，thenwhichAbonniervesselneveryetspreadsail。
Butallinvain；bothSun，theWindandtide，Revoltedalluntoourfoemen’sside，Thatweperforcewerefaintogivethemway，Andtheyarelanded。——Thusmytaleisdone：
Wehaveuntimelylost，andtheyhavewon。
KINGJOHN。
Thenreststherenothing，butwithpresentspeedTojoinourseveralforcesallinone，Andbidthembattle，eretheyrangetoofar。
Come，gentlePhillip，letushencedepart；
Thissoldier’swordshavepiercedthyfather’sheart。
[Exeunt。]
ACTIII。SCENEII。Picardy。FieldsnearCressi。
[EntertwoFrenchmen；awomanandtwolittleChildrenmeetthem，andotherCitizens。]
ONE。
Wellmet，mymasters：hownow？what’sthenews？
Andwhereforeareyeladenthuswithstuff？
What，isitquarterdaythatyouremove，Andcarrybagandbaggagetoo？
TWO。
Quarterday？Aye，andquarteringday，Ifear：
Haveyenotheardthenewsthatfliesabroad？
ONE。
Whatnews？
THREE。
HowtheFrenchNavyisdestroyedatSea，AndthattheEnglishArmyisarrived。
ONE。
Whatthen？
TWO。
Whatthen，quothyou？why，istnottimetofly，Whenenvyanddestructionissonigh？
ONE。
Contentthee，man；theyarefarenoughfromhence，Andwillbemet，Iwarrantye，totheircost，BeforetheybreaksofarintotheRealm。
TWO。
Aye，sotheGrasshopperdothspendthetimeInmirthfuljollity，tillWintercome；
Andthentoolatehewouldredeemhistime，Whenfrozencoldhathnippedhiscarelesshead。
He，thatnosoonerwillprovideaCloak，Thenwhenheseesitdothbegintoreign，May，peradventure，forhisnegligence，Bethroughlywashed，whenhesuspectsitnot。
Wethathavechargeandsuchatrainasthis，Mustlookintimetolookforthemandus，Least，whenwewould，wecannotberelieved。
ONE。
Belike，youthendespairofallsuccess，AndthinkyourCountrywillbesubjugate。
THREE。
Wecannottell；tisgoodtofeartheworst。
ONE。
Yetratherfight，then，likeunnaturalsons，Forsakeyourlovingparentsindistress。
TWO。
Tush，theythathavealreadytakenarmsAremanyfearfulmillionsinrespectOfthatsmallhandfulofourenemies；
Buttisarightfulquarrelmustprevail；
Edwardissonuntoourlateking’ssister，WhenJohnValoisisthreedegreesremoved。
WOMAN。
Besides，theregoesaProphesyabroad，PublishedbyonethatwasaFriaronce，WhoseOracleshavemanytimesprovedtrue；
Andnowhesays，thetimewillshortlycome，WhenasaLyon，rousedinthewest，ShallcarryhencethefluerdeluceofFrance：
These，Icantellye，andsuchlikesurmisesStrikemanyFrenchmencolduntotheheart。
[EnteraFrenchman。]
FOUR。
Fly，countrymenandcitizensofFrance！
Sweetfloweringpeace，therootofhappylife，Isquiteabandonedandexpulsttheland；
InsteadofwhomransackedconstrainingwarSitsliketoRavensuponyourhouses’tops；
Slaughterandmischiefwalkwithinyourstreets，And，unrestrained，makehavocastheypass；
TheformwhereofevennowmyselfbeheldUponthisfairmountainwhenceIcame。
ForsofarofasIdirectedmineeyes，ImightperceivefiveCitiesallonfire，Cornfieldsandvineyards，burninglikeanoven；
And，asthereakingvapourinthewindTurnedbutaside，IlikewisemightdiscernThepoorinhabitants，escapedtheflame，Fallnumberlessuponthesoldiers’pikes。
ThreewaysthesedreadfulministersofwrathDotreadthemeasuresoftheirtragicmarch：
UpontherighthandcomestheconqueringKing，Uponthelefthishotunbridledson，Andinthemidstournation’sglitteringhost，Allwhich，thoughdistantyet，conspireinone，Toleaveadesolationwheretheycome。
Flytherefore，Citizens，ifyoubewise，Seekoutsomehabitationfurtheroff：
Hereisyoustay，yourwiveswillbeabused，Yourtreasuresharedbeforeyourweepingeyes；
Shelteryouyourselves，fornowthestormdothrise。
Away，away；methinksIheartheirdrums：——
Ah，wretchedFrance，Igreatlyfearthyfall；
Thygloryshakethlikeatotteringwall。
[Exeunt。]
ACTIII。SCENEIII。Thesame。Drums。
[EnterKingEdward，andtheEarlofDarby，WithSoldiers，andGobindeGrey。]
KINGEDWARD。
Where’stheFrenchmanbywhosecunningguideWefoundtheshallowofthisRiverSomme，Andhaddirectionshowtopassthesea？
GOBIN。
Here，mygoodLord。
KINGEDWARD。
Howartthoucalled？tellmethyname。
GOBIN。
GobindeGraie，ifpleaseyourexcellence。
KINGEDWARD。
Then，Gobin，fortheservicethouhastdone，Wehereenlargeandgivetheeliberty；
And，forrecompensebesidethisgood，Thoushaltreceivefivehundredmarksingold。——
Iknownothow，weshouldhavemetourson，WhomnowinheartIwishImightbehold。
[EnterArtois。]
ARTOIS。
Goodnews，myLord；theprinceishardathand，AndwithhimcomesLordAwdleyandtherest，Whomsinceourlandingwecouldnevermeet。
[EnterPrinceEdward，LordAwdley，andSoldiers。]
KINGEDWARD。
Welcome，fairPrince！Howhastthousped，myson，SincethyarrivalonthecoastofFrance？
PRINCEEDWARD。
Successfully，Ithankthegraciousheavens：
SomeoftheirstrongestCitieswehavewon，AsHarflew，Lo，Crotay，andCarentigne，Andotherswasted，leavingatourheelsAwideapparentfieldandbeatenpathForsolitarinesstoprogressin：
Yetthosethatwouldsubmitwekindlypardoned，Butwhoinscornrefusedourprofferedpeace，Enduredthepenaltyofsharprevenge。
KINGEDWARD。
Ah，France，whyshouldestthoubethusobstinateAgainstthekindembracementofthyfriends？
HowgentlyhadwethoughttotouchthybreastAndsetourfootuponthytendermould，Butthat，infrowardanddisdainfulpride，Thou，likeaskittishanduntamedcolt，Doststartasideandstrikeuswiththyheels！
Buttellme，Ned，inallthywarlikecourse，HastthounotseentheusurpingKingofFrance？
PRINCEEDWARD。
Yes，mygoodLord，andnottwohoursago，Withfullahundredthousandfightingmen——
Upontheonesideoftheriver’sbankAndontheotherboth，hismultitudes。
Ifearedhewouldhavecroppedoursmallerpower：
Buthappily，perceivingyourapproach，HehathwithdrawnhimselftoCresseyplains；
Where，asitseemethbyhisgoodarray，Hemeanstobidusbattlepresently。
KINGEDWARD。
Heshallbewelcome；that’sthethingwecrave。
[EnterKingJohn，DukesofNormandyandLorrain，KingofBoheme，youngPhillip，andSoldiers。]
KINGJOHN。
Edward，knowthatJohn，thetruekingofFrance，Musingthoushouldstencroachuponhisland，AndinthytyranousproceedingslayHisfaithfulsubjectsandsubverthisTowns，Spitsinthyface；andinthismannerfollowingObraidstheewiththinearrogantintrusion：
First，Icondemntheeforafugitive，Athievishpirate，andaneedymate，Onethathatheithernoabidingplace，Orelse，inhabitingsomebarrensoil，Whereneitherherborfruitfulgrainishad，Doestaltogetherlivebypilfering：
Next，insomuchthouhastinfringedthyfaith，Brokeleageandsolemncovenantmadewithme，Iholdtheeforafalseperniciouswretch：
And，lastofall，althoughIscorntocopeWithonesomuchinferiortomyself，Yet，inrespectthythirstisallforgold，Thylabourrathertobefearedthanloved，Tosatisfythylustineitherpart，HereamIcome，andwithmehaveIbroughtExceedingstoreoftreasure，pearl，andcoin。
Leave，therefore，nowtopersecutetheweak，Andarmedenteringconflictwiththearmed，Letitbeseen，mongestotherpettythefts，Howthoucanstwinthispillagemanfully。
KINGEDWARD。
Ifgallorwormwoodhaveapleasanttaste，Thenisthysalutationhoneysweet；
Butastheonehathnosuchproperty，Soistheothermostsatirical。
YetwothowIregardthyworthlesstaunts：
IfthouhaveutteredthemtofoilmyfameOrdimthereputationofmybirth，Knowthatthywolvishbarkingcannothurt；
Ifslylytoinsinuatewiththeworld，Andwithastrumpet’sartificiallineTopaintthyviciousanddeformedcause，Bewellassured，thecounterfeitwillfade，Andintheendthyfouldefectsbeseen；
Butifthoudidstittoprovokemeon，AswhoshouldsayIwerebuttimorous。
Or，coldlynegligent，didneedaspur，BethinkthyselfhowslackIwasatsea，HowsincemylandingIhavewonnotowns，Enterednofurtherbutuponthecoast，Andtherehaveeversincesecurelyslept。
ButifIhavebeenotherwiseemployed，Imagine，Valois，whetherIintendToskirmish，notforpillage，butfortheCrownWhichthoudostwear；andthatIvowtohave，Oroneofusshallfallintohisgrave。
PRINCEEDWARD。
Looknotforcrossinvectivesatourhands，Orrailingexecrationsofdespite：
Letcreepingserpents，hidinhollowbanks，Stingwiththeirtongues；wehaveremorselessswords，Andtheyshallpleadforusandouraffairs。
Yetthusmuch，briefly，bymyfather’sleave：
AsalltheimmodestpoisonofthythroatIsscandalousandmostnotoriouslies，Andourpretendedquarrelistrulyjust，Soendthebattlewhenwemeettoday：
Mayeitherofusprosperandprevail，Or，luckless，curst，receiveeternalshame！
KINGEDWARD。
Thatneedsnofurtherquestion；andIknow，Hisconsciencewitnesseth，itismyright。——
Therefore，Valois，say，wiltthouyetresign，BeforethesicklesthrustintotheCorn，Orthatinkindledfuryturntoflame？
KINGJOHN。
Edward，IknowwhatrightthouhastinFrance；
AndereIbaselywillresignmyCrown，ThisChampionfieldshallbeapoolofblood，Andallourprospectasaslaughterhouse。
PRINCEEDWARD。
Aye，thatapprovesthee，tyrant，whatthouart：
Nofather，king，orshepherdofthyrealm，Butone，thattearsherentrailswiththyhands，And，likeathirstytyger，suckstherblood。
AUDLEY。
YoupeersofFrance，whydoyoufollowhimThatissoprodigaltospendyourlives？
CHARLES。
Whomshouldtheyfollow，agedimpotent，Buthethatistheirtruebornesovereign？
KINGEDWARD。
Obraidstthouhim，becausewithinhisfaceTimehathingraveddeepcharactersofage？
Know，thesegravescholarsofexperience，Likestiffgrownoaks，willstandimmovable，Whenwhirlwindquicklyturnsupyoungertrees。
DARBY。
Waseveranyofthyfather’shouseKingbutthyself，beforethispresenttime？
Edward’sgreatlinage，bythemother’sside，Fivehundredyearshathheldthescepterup：
Judgethen，conspiratours，bythisdescent，Whichisthetruebornesovereign，thisorthat。
PHILIP。
Father，rangeyourbattles，pratenomore；
TheseEnglishfainwouldspendthetimeinwords，That，nightapproaching，theymightescapeunfought。
KINGJOHN。
LordsandmylovingSubjects，now’sthetime，Thatyourintendedforcemustbidethetouch。
Therefore，myfriends，considerthisinbrief：
HethatyoufightforisyournaturalKing；
Heagainstwhomyoufight，aforeigner：
Hethatyoufightfor，rulesinclemency，Andreinsyouwithamildandgentlebit；
Heagainstwhomyoufight，ifheprevail，Willstraightinthronehimselfintyranny，Makesslavesofyou，andwithaheavyhandCurtailandcurbyoursweetestliberty。
Then，toprotectyourCountryandyourKing，LetbutthehaughtyCourageofyourheartsAnswerthenumberofyourablehands，Andweshallquicklychasethesefugitives。
Forwhat’sthisEdwardbutabellygod，Atenderandlasciviouswantoness，Thatthotherdaywasalmostdeadforlove？
Andwhat，Iprayyou，ishisgoodlyguard？
Suchas，butscantthemoftheirchinesofbeefAndtakeawaytheirdownyfeatherbeds，Andpresentlytheyareasrestystiff，Astwereamanyoverriddenjades。
Then，Frenchmen，scornthatsuchshouldbeyourLords，Andratherbindyethemincaptivebands。
ALLFRENCHMEN。
ViveleRoy！GodsaveKingJohnofFrance！
KINGJOHN。
NowonthisplainofCressyspreadyourselves，——
And，Edward，whenthoudarest，beginthefight。
[ExeuntKingJohn，Charles，Philip，Lorrain，Boheme，andForces。]
KINGEDWARD。
Wepresentlywillmeetthee，JohnofFrance：——
And，EnglishLords，letusresolvethisday，Eithertoclearusofthatscandalouscrime，Orbeintombedinourinnocence。
And，Ned，becausethisbattleisthefirstThateveryetthoufoughtestinpitchedfield，AsancientcustomisofMartialists，Todubtheewiththetipofchivalry，Insolemnmannerwewillgivetheearms。
Come，therefore，Heralds，orderlybringforthAstrongattirementfortheprincemyson。
[EnterfourHeralds，bringinginacoatarmour，ahelmet，alance，andashield。]
KINGEDWARD。
EdwardPlantagenet，inthenameofGod，AswiththisarmourIimpalethybreast，SobethynobleunrelentingheartWalledinwithflintofmatchlessfortitude，Thatneverbaseaffectionsenterthere：
Fightandbevaliant，conquerwherethoucomest！
Nowfollow，Lords，anddohimhonorto。
DARBY。
EdwardPlantagenet，princeofWales，AsIdosetthishelmetonthyhead，Wherewiththechamberofthybrainisfenst，Somaythytemples，withBellona’shand，Bestilladornedwithlaurelvictory：
Fightandbevaliant，conquerwherethoucomest！
AUDLEY。
EdwardPlantagenet，princeofWales，Receivethislanceintothymanlyhand；
Useitinfashionofabrazenpen，TodrawforthbloodystratagemsinFrance，Andprintthyvaliantdeedsinhonor’sbook：
Fightandbevaliant，vanquishwherethoucomest！
ARTOIS。
EdwardPlantagenet，princeofWales，Hold，takethistarget，wearitonthyarm；
Andmaytheviewthereof，likePerseus’shield，AstonishandtransformthygazingfoesTosenselessimagesofmeagerdeath：
Fightandbevaliant，conquerwherethoucomest！
KINGEDWARD。
Nowwantstherenoughtbutknighthood，whichdeferredWeleave，tillthouhastwonitinthefield。
PRINCEEDWARD。
Mygraciousfatherandyeforwardpeers，Thishonoryouhavedoneme，animatesAndcheersmygreen，yetscarceappearingstrengthWithcomfortablegoodpresagingsigns，NootherwisethandidoldJacob’swords，Whenashebreathedhisblessingsonhissons。
ThesehallowedgiftsofyourswhenIprofane，OrusethemnottogloryofmyGod，Topatronagethefatherlessandpoor，OrforthebenefitofEngland’speace，Benumbmyjoints，waxfeeblebothminearms，Withermyheart，that，likeasaplesstree，Imayremainthemapofinfamy。
KINGEDWARD。
ThenthusoursteeledBattlesshallberanged：
Theleadingofthevaward，Ned，isthine；
Todignifywhoselustyspiritthemore，WetemperitwithAudly’sgravity，That，courageandexperiencejoinedinone，Yourmanagemaybeseconduntonone：
Forthemainbattles，Iwillguidemyself；
And，Darby，intherearwardmarchbehind，Thatorderlydisposedandsetinray，Letustohorse；andGodgrantustheday！
[Exeunt。]
ACTIII。SCENEIV。TheSame。
[Alarum。EnteramanyFrenchmenflying。AfterthemPrinceEdward，running。ThenenterKingJohnandDukeofLorrain。]
KINGJOHN。
Oh，Lorrain，say，whatmeanourmentofly？
Ournumberisfargreaterthanourfoes。
LORRAIN。
ThegarrisonofGenoaes，myLord，ThatcamefromPariswearywiththeirmarch，Grudgingtobesosuddenlyimployd，Nosoonerintheforefronttooktheirplace，But，straightretiring，sodismayedtherest，Aslikewisetheybetookthemselvestoflight，Inwhich，forhastetomakeasafeescape，Moreintheclusteringthrongarepressedtodeath，Thanbytheenemy，athousandfold。
KINGJOHN。
Ohaplessfortune！Letusyetassay，Ifwecancounselsomeofthemtostay。
[Exeunt。]
ACTIII。SCENEV。TheSame。
[EnterKingEdwardandAudley。]
KINGEDWARD。
LordAudley，whilesoursonisinthechase，Withdrawourpowersuntothislittlehill，Andhereaseasonletusbreathourselves。
AUDLEY。
Iwill，myLord。
[Exit。SoundRetreat。]
KINGEDWARD。
Justdoomingheaven，whosesecretprovidenceToourgrossjudgementisinscrutable，Howareweboundtopraisethywondrousworks，Thathastthisdaygivenwayuntotheright，Andmadethewickedstumbleatthemselves！
[EnterArtois。]
ARTOIS。
Rescue，kingEdward！rescueforthyson！
KINGEDWARD。
Rescue，Artois？what，isheprisoner，Orbyviolencefellbesidehishorse？
ARTOIS。
Neither，myLord：butnarrowlybesetWithturningFrenchmen，whomhedidpursue，Astisimpossiblethatheshouldscape，Exceptyourhighnesspresentlydescend。
KINGEDWARD。
Tut，lethimfight；wegavehimarmstoday，Andheislaboringforaknighthood，man。
[EnterDerby。]
DARBY。
ThePrince，myLord，thePrince！oh，succourhim！
He’scloseincompastwithaworldofodds！
KINGEDWARD。
Thenwillhewinaworldofhonortoo，Ifhebyvalourcanredeemhimthence；
Ifnot，whatremedy？wehavemoresonsThanone，tocomfortourdecliningage。
[EnterAudley。]
RenownedEdward，givemeleave，Ipray，ToleadmysoldierswhereImayrelieveYourGrace’sson，indangertobeslain。
ThesnaresofFrench，likeEmmetsonabank，Musterabouthim；whilesthe，Lionlike，Intangledinthenetoftheirassaults，Franticlywrends，andbitesthewoventoil；
Butallinvain，hecannotfreehimself。
KINGEDWARD。
Audley，content；Iwillnothaveaman，Onpainofdeath，sentforthtosuccourhim：
Thisistheday，ordainedbydestiny，Toseasonhiscouragewiththosegrievousthoughts，That，ifhebreakethout，Nestor’syearsonearthWillmakehimsavorstillofthisexploit。
DARBY。
Ah，butheshallnotlivetoseethosedays。
KINGEDWARD。
Why，thenhisEpitaphislastingpraise。
AUDLEY。
Yet，goodmyLord，tistoomuchwillfulness，Tolethisbloodbespilt，thatmaybesaved。
KINGEDWARD。
Exclaimnomore；fornoneofyoucantellWhetheraborrowedaidwillserve，orno；
Perhapsheisalreadyslainorta’en。
AnddareaFalconwhenshe’sinherflight，Andeveraftershe’llbehaggardlike：
LetEdwardbedeliveredbyourhands，Andstill，indanger，he’llexpectthelike；
Butifhimselfhimselfredeemfromthence，Hewillhavevanquishedcheerfuldeathandfear，AndeverafterdreadtheirforcenomoreThaniftheywerebutbabesorCaptiveslaves。
AUDLEY。
OcruelFather！Farewell，Edward，then！
DARBY。
Farewell，sweetPrince，thehopeofchivalry！
ARTOIS。
O，wouldmylifemightransomhimfromdeath！
KINGEDWARD。
Butsoft，methinksIhear[Retreatsounded。]
ThedismalchargeofTrumpets’loudretreat。
Allarenotslain，Ihope，thatwentwithhim；
Somewillreturnwithtidings，goodorbad。
[EnterPrinceEdwardintriumph，bearinginhishandshischiveredLance，andtheKingofBoheme，bornebefore，wrappedintheColours。Theyrunandimbracehim。]
AUDLEY。
Ojoyfulsight！victoriousEdwardlives！
DERBY。
Welcome，bravePrince！
KINGEDWARD。
Welcome，Plantagenet！
PRINCEEDWARD。
[Kneelsandkisseshisfather’shand。]
Firsthavingdonemydutyasbeseemed，Lords，Iregreetyouallwithheartythanks。
Andnow，behold，aftermywinter’stoil，MypainfulvoyageontheboisterousseaOfwarsdevouringgulfsandsteelyrocks，Ibringmyfraughtuntothewishedport，MySummer’shope，mytravels’sweetreward：
Andhere，withhumbleduty，IpresentThissacrifice，thisfirstfruitofmysword，Croppedandcutdownevenatthegateofdeath，ThekingofBoheme，father，whomIslew；
Whosethousandshadentrenchedmeroundabout，Andlayasthickuponmybatteredcrest，AsonanAnvil，withtheirponderousglaves：
YetmarblecouragestilldidunderpropAndwhenmywearyarms，withoftenblows，LikethecontinuallaboringWood-man’sAxeThatisenjoinedtofellaloadofOaks，Begantofaulter，straightIwouldrecordMygiftsyougaveme，andmyzealousvow，Andthennewcouragemademefreshagain，That，indespite，Icarvedmypassageforth，Andputthemultitudetospeedyflight。
Lo，thushathEdward’shandfilledyourrequest，Anddone，Ihope，thedutyofaKnight。
KINGEDWARD。
Aye，wellthouhastdeservedaknighthood，Ned！
And，therefore，withthysword，yetreakingwarm[HisSwordbornebyaSoldier。]
Withbloodofthosethatfoughttobethybane。
Arise，PrinceEdward，trustyknightatarms：
Thisdaythouhastconfoundedmewithjoy，Andproudthyselffitheiruntoaking。
PRINCEEDWARD。
Hereisanote，mygraciousLord，ofthoseThatinthisconflictofourfoeswereslain：
ElevenPrincesofesteem，FourscoreBarons，Ahundredandtwentyknights，andthirtythousandCommonsoldiers；and，ofourmen，athousand。
KINGEDWARD。
OurGodbepraised！Now，JohnofFrance，Ihope，ThouknowestKingEdwardfornowantoness，Nolovesickcockney，norhissoldiersjades。
Butwhichwayisthefearfulkingescaped？
PRINCEEDWARD。
TowardsPoitiers，noblefather，andhissons。
KINGEDWARD。
Ned，thouandAudleyshallpursuethemstill；
MyselfandDerbywilltoCalicestraight，AndtherebebegirtthatHaventownwithsiege。
Nowliesitonanupshot；thereforestrike，Andwistlyfollow，whilesthegame’sonfoot。
WhatPicture’sthis？
PRINCEEDWARD。
APelican，myLord，Woundingherbosomwithhercrookedbeak，ThatsohernestofyoungonesmaybefedWithdropsofbloodthatissuefromherheart；
ThemottoSic&vos，’andsoshouldyou’。
[Exeunt。]
ACTIV。SCENEI。Bretagne。CampoftheEnglish。
[EnterLordMountfordwithaCoronetinhishand；
withhimtheEarlofSalisbury。]
MOUNTFORD。
MyLordofSalisbury，sincebyyouraideMineenemySirCharlesofBloisisslain，AndIagainamquietlypossessedInBrittain’sDukedom，knowthatIresolve，Forthiskindfurtheranceofyourkingandyou，Toswearallegiancetohismajesty：
InsignwhereofreceivethisCoronet，Bearituntohim，and，withal，mineoath，NevertobebutEdward’sfaithfulfriend。
SALISBURY。
Itakeit，Mountfort。Thus，Ihope，erelongThewholeDominionsoftheRealmofFranceWillbesurrenderedtohisconqueringhand。
[ExitMountford。]
Now，ifIknewbutsafelyhowtopass，IwouldatCalicegladlymeethisGrace，WhetherIambyletterscertifiedThatheintendstohavehishostremoved。
Itshallbeso，thispolicywillserve：——
Ho，whosewithin？BringVillierstome。
[EnterVilliers。]
Villiers，thouknowest，thouartmyprisoner，AndthatImightforransom，ifIwould，RequireoftheeahundredthousandFrancs，Orelseretainandkeeptheecaptivestill：
Butsoitis，thatforasmallerchargeThoumaistbequit，andifthouwiltthyself。
Andthisitis：ProcuremebutapassportOfCharles，theDukeofNormandy，thatI
WithoutrestraintmayhaverecoursetoCallisThroughalltheCountrieswherehehathtodo；
Whichthoumaisteasilyobtain，Ithink，ByreasonIhaveoftenheardtheesay，Heandthouwerestudentsoncetogether：
Andthenthoushaltbesetatliberty。
Howsaiestthou？wiltthouundertaketodoit？
VILLIERS。
Iwill，myLord；butImustspeakwithhim。
SALISBURY。
Why，sothoushalt；takeHorse，andpostfromhence：
Onlybeforethougoest，swearbythyfaith，That，ifthoucanstnotcompassmydesire，Thouwiltreturnmyprisonerbackagain；
Andthatshallbesufficientwarrantforme。
VILLIERS。
TothatconditionIagree，myLord，Andwillunfainedlyperformthesame。
[Exit。]
SALISBURY。
Farewell，Villiers。——
ThusonceimeantotryaFrenchman’sfaith。
[Exit。]
ACTIV。SCENEII。Picardy。TheEnglishCampbeforeCalais。
[EnterKingEdwardandDerby，withSoldiers。]
KINGEDWARD。
Sincetheyrefuseourprofferedleague，myLord，Andwillnotopetheirgates，andletusin，Wewillintrenchourselvesoneveryside，ThatneithervitualsnorsupplyofmenMaycometosuccourthisaccursedtown：
Famineshallcombatwhereourswordsarestopped。