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！