CousinofExeter，frowns，wordsandthreatsShallbethewarthatHenrymeanstouse。
　　ThoufactiousDukeofYork，descendmythrone，andkneelforgraceandmercyatmyfeet；
　　Iamthysovereign。YORKIamthine。EXETERForshame，comedown:hemadetheeDukeofYork。YORK'Twasmyinheritance，astheearldomwas。EXETERThyfatherwasatraitortothecrown。WARWICKExeter，thouartatraitortothecrownInfollowingthisusurpingHenry。CLIFFORDWhomshouldhefollowbuthisnaturalking？WARWICKTrue，Clifford；andthat'sRichardDukeofYork。KINGHENRYVIAndshallIstand，andthousitinmythrone？YORKItmustandshallbeso:contentthyself。WARWICKBeDukeofLancaster；lethimbeking。WESTMORELANDHeisbothkingandDukeofLancaster；
　　AndthattheLordofWestmorelandshallmaintain。WARWICKAndWarwickshalldisproveit。YouforgetThatwearethosewhichchasedyoufromthefieldAndslewyourfathers，andwithcoloursspreadMarch'dthroughthecitytothepalacegates。NORTHUMBERLANDYes，Warwick，Irememberittomygrief；
　　And，byhissoul，thouandthyhouseshallrueit。WESTMORELANDPlantagenet，oftheeandthesethysons，Thykinsmanandthyfriends，I'llhavemorelivesThandropsofbloodwereinmyfather'sveins。CLIFFORDUrgeitnomore；lestthat，insteadofwords，Isendthee，Warwick，suchamessengerAsshallrevengehisdeathbeforeIstir。WARWICKPoorClifford！howIscornhisworthlessthreats！YORKWillyouweshowourtitletothecrown？
　　Ifnot，ourswordsshallpleaditinthefield。KINGHENRYVIWhattitlehastthou，traitor，tothecrown？
　　Thyfatherwas，asthouart，DukeofYork；
　　Thygrandfather，RogerMortimer，EarlofMarch:
　　IamthesonofHenrytheFifth，WhomadetheDauphinandtheFrenchtostoopAndseizedupontheirtownsandprovinces。WARWICKTalknotofFrance，siththouhastlostitall。KINGHENRYVIThelordprotectorlostit，andnotI:
　　WhenIwascrown'dIwasbutninemonthsold。RICHARDYouareoldenoughnow，andyet，methinks，youlose。
　　Father，tearthecrownfromtheusurper'shead。EDWARDSweetfather，doso；setitonyourhead。MONTAGUEGoodbrother，asthoulovestandhonourestarms，Let'sfightitoutandnotstandcavillingthus。RICHARDSounddrumsandtrumpets，andthekingwillfly。YORKSons，peace！KINGHENRYVIPeace，thou！andgiveKingHenryleavetospeak。WARWICKPlantagenetshallspeakfirst:hearhim，lords；
　　Andbeyousilentandattentivetoo，Forhethatinterruptshimshallnotlive。KINGHENRYVIThink'stthouthatIwillleavemykinglythrone，Whereinmygrandsireandmyfathersat？
　　No:firstshallwarunpeoplethismyrealm；
　　Ay，andtheircolours，oftenborneinFrance，AndnowinEnglandtoourheart'sgreatsorrow，Shallbemywinding-sheet。Whyfaintyou，lords？
　　Mytitle'sgood，andbetterfarthanhis。WARWICKProveit，Henry，andthoushaltbeking。KINGHENRYVIHenrytheFourthbyconquestgotthecrown。YORK'Twasbyrebellionagainsthisking。KINGHENRYVI[Aside]Iknownotwhattosay；mytitle'sweak——
　　Tellme，maynotakingadoptanheir？YORKWhatthen？KINGHENRYVIAnifhemay，thenamIlawfulking；
　　ForRichard，intheviewofmanylords，Resign'dthecrowntoHenrytheFourth，Whoseheirmyfatherwas，andIamhis。YORKHeroseagainsthim，beinghissovereign，Andmadehimtoresignhiscrownperforce。WARWICKSuppose，mylords，hediditunconstrain'd，Thinkyou'twereprejudicialtohiscrown？EXETERNo；forhecouldnotsoresignhiscrownButthatthenextheirshouldsucceedandreign。KINGHENRYVIArtthouagainstus，DukeofExeter？EXETERHisistheright，andthereforepardonme。YORKWhywhisperyou，mylords，andanswernot？EXETERMyconsciencetellsmeheislawfulking。KINGHENRYVI[Aside]Allwillrevoltfromme，andturntohim。NORTHUMBERLANDPlantagenet，foralltheclaimthoulay'st，ThinknotthatHenryshallbesodeposed。WARWICKDeposedheshallbe，indespiteofall。NORTHUMBERLANDThouartdeceived:'tisnotthysouthernpower，OfEssex，Norfolk，Suffolk，norofKent，Whichmakestheethuspresumptuousandproud，Cansetthedukeupindespiteofme。CLIFFORDKingHenry，bethytitlerightorwrong，LordCliffordvowstofightinthydefence:
　　Maythatgroundgapeandswallowmealive，WhereIshallkneeltohimthatslewmyfather！KINGHENRYVIOClifford，howthywordsrevivemyheart！YORKHenryofLancaster，resignthycrown。
　　Whatmutteryou，orwhatconspireyou，lords？WARWICKDorightuntothisprincelyDukeofYork，OrIwillfillthehousewitharmedmen，Andoverthechairofstate，wherenowhesits，Writeuphistitlewithusurpingblood。
　　HestampswithhisfootandthesoldiersshowthemselvesKINGHENRYVIMyLordofWarwick，hearmebutoneword:
　　Letmeforthismylife-timereignasking。YORKConfirmthecrowntomeandtomineheirs，Andthoushaltreigninquietwhilethoulivest。KINGHENRYVIIamcontent:RichardPlantagenet，Enjoythekingdomaftermydecease。CLIFFORDWhatwrongisthisuntotheprinceyourson！WARWICKWhatgoodisthistoEnglandandhimself！WESTMORELANDBase，fearfulanddespairingHenry！CLIFFORDHowhastthouinjuredboththyselfandus！WESTMORELANDIcannotstaytohearthesearticles。NORTHUMBERLANDNorI。CLIFFORDCome，cousin，letustellthequeenthesenews。WESTMORELANDFarewell，faint-heartedanddegenerateking，Inwhosecoldbloodnosparkofhonourbides。NORTHUMBERLANDBethouapreyuntothehouseofYork，Anddieinbandsforthisunmanlydeed！CLIFFORDIndreadfulwarmaystthoubeovercome，Orliveinpeaceabandon'danddespised！
　　ExeuntNORTHUMBERLAND，CLIFFORD，andWESTMORELANDWARWICKTurnthisway，Henry，andregardthemnot。EXETERTheyseekrevengeandthereforewillnotyield。KINGHENRYVIAh，Exeter！WARWICKWhyshouldyousigh，mylord？KINGHENRYVINotformyself，LordWarwick，butmyson，WhomIunnaturallyshalldisinherit。
　　Butbeitasitmay:IhereentailThecrowntotheeandtothineheirsforever；
　　Conditionally，thatherethoutakeanoathToceasethiscivilwar，and，whilstIlive，Tohonourmeasthykingandsovereign，AndneitherbytreasonnorhostilityToseektoputmedownandreignthyself。YORKThisoathIwillinglytakeandwillperform。WARWICKLongliveKingHenry！Plantagenetembracehim。KINGHENRYVIAndlonglivethouandthesethyforwardsons！YORKNowYorkandLancasterarereconciled。EXETERAccursedbehethatseekstomakethemfoes！
　　Sennet。HeretheycomedownYORKFarewell，mygraciouslord；I'lltomycastle。WARWICKAndI'llkeepLondonwithmysoldiers。NORFOLKAndItoNorfolkwithmyfollowers。MONTAGUEAndIuntotheseafromwhenceIcame。
　　ExeuntYORK，EDWARD，EDMUND，GEORGE，RICHARD，WARWICK，NORFOLK，MONTAGUE，theirSoldiers，andAttendantsKINGHENRYVIAndI，withgriefandsorrow，tothecourt。
　　EnterQUEENMARGARETandPRINCEEDWARDEXETERHerecomesthequeen，whoselooksbewrayheranger:
　　I'llstealaway。KINGHENRYVIExeter，sowillI。QUEENMARGARETNay，gonotfromme；Iwillfollowthee。KINGHENRYVIBepatient，gentlequeen，andIwillstay。QUEENMARGARETWhocanbepatientinsuchextremes？
　　Ah，wretchedman！wouldIhaddiedamaidAndneverseenthee，neverbornetheeson，SeeingthouhastprovedsounnaturalafatherHathhedeservedtolosehisbirthrightthus？
　　HadstthoubutlovedhimhalfsowellasI，OrfeltthatpainwhichIdidforhimonce，Ornourish'dhimasIdidwithmyblood，Thouwouldsthaveleftthydearestheart-bloodthere，RatherthanhavethatsavagedukethineheirAnddisinheritedthineonlyson。PRINCEEDWARDFather，youcannotdisinheritme:
　　Ifyoubeking，whyshouldnotIsucceed？KINGHENRYVIPardonme，Margaret；pardonme，sweetson:
　　TheEarlofWarwickandthedukeenforcedme。QUEENMARGARETEnforcedthee！artthouking，andwiltbeforced？
　　Ishametoheartheespeak。Ah，timorouswretch！
　　Thouhastundonethyself，thysonandme；
　　AndgivenuntothehouseofYorksuchheadAsthoushaltreignbutbytheirsufferance。
　　Toentailhimandhisheirsuntothecrown，Whatisit，buttomakethysepulchreAndcreepintoitfarbeforethytime？
　　WarwickischancellorandthelordofCalais；
　　SternFalconbridgecommandsthenarrowseas；
　　Thedukeismadeprotectoroftherealm；
　　Andyetshaltthoubesafe？suchsafetyfindsThetremblinglambenvironedwithwolves。
　　HadIbeenthere，whichamasillywoman，Thesoldiersshouldhavetoss'dmeontheirpikesBeforeIwouldhavegrantedtothatact。
　　Butthoupreferr'stthylifebeforethinehonour:
　　Andseeingthoudost，IheredivorcemyselfBothfromthytable，Henry，andthybed，Untilthatactofparliamentberepeal'dWherebymysonisdisinherited。
　　ThenorthernlordsthathaveforswornthycoloursWillfollowmine，ifoncetheyseethemspread；
　　Andspreadtheyshallbe，tothyfouldisgraceAndutterruinofthehouseofYork。
　　ThusdoIleavethee。Come，son，let'saway；
　　Ourarmyisready；come，we'llafterthem。KINGHENRYVIStay，gentleMargaret，andhearmespeak。QUEENMARGARETThouhastspoketoomuchalready:gettheegone。KINGHENRYVIGentlesonEdward，thouwiltstaywithme？QUEENMARGARETAy，tobemurder'dbyhisenemies。PRINCEEDWARDWhenIreturnwithvictoryfromthefieldI'llseeyourgrace:tillthenI'llfollowher。QUEENMARGARETCome，son，away；wemaynotlingerthus。
　　ExeuntQUEENMARGARETandPRINCEEDWARDKINGHENRYVIPoorqueen！howlovetomeandtohersonHathmadeherbreakoutintotermsofrage！
　　Revengedmayshebeonthathatefulduke，Whosehaughtyspirit，wingedwithdesire，Willcostmycrown，andlikeanemptyeagleTireonthefleshofmeandofmyson！
　　Thelossofthosethreelordstormentsmyheart:
　　I'llwriteuntothemandentreatthemfair。
　　Come，cousinyoushallbethemessenger。EXETERAndI，Ihope，shallreconcilethemall。
　　ExeuntSCENEII。SandalCastle。EnterRICHARD，EDWARD，andMONTAGUERICHARDBrother，thoughIbeyoungest，givemeleave。EDWARDNo，Icanbetterplaytheorator。MONTAGUEButIhavereasonsstrongandforcible。
　　EnterYORKYORKWhy，hownow，sonsandbrother！atastrife？
　　Whatisyourquarrel？howbeganitfirst？EDWARDNoquarrel，butaslightcontention。YORKAboutwhat？RICHARDAboutthatwhichconcernsyourgraceandus；
　　ThecrownofEngland，father，whichisyours。YORKMineboy？nottillKingHenrybedead。RICHARDYourrightdependsnotonhislifeordeath。EDWARDNowyouareheir，thereforeenjoyitnow:
　　BygivingthehouseofLancasterleavetobreathe，Itwilloutrunyou，father，intheend。YORKItookanoaththatheshouldquietlyreign。EDWARDButforakingdomanyoathmaybebroken:
　　Iwouldbreakathousandoathstoreignoneyear。RICHARDNo；Godforbidyourgraceshouldbeforsworn。YORKIshallbe，ifIclaimbyopenwar。RICHARDI'llprovethecontrary，ifyou'llhearmespeak。YORKThoucanstnot，son；itisimpossible。RICHARDAnoathisofnomoment，beingnottookBeforeatrueandlawfulmagistrate，Thathathauthorityoverhimthatswears:
　　Henryhadnone，butdidusurptheplace；
　　Then，seeing'twashethatmadeyoutodepose，Youroath，mylord，isvainandfrivolous。
　　Therefore，toarms！And，father，dobutthinkHowsweetathingitistowearacrown；
　　WithinwhosecircuitisElysiumAndallthatpoetsfeignofblissandjoy。
　　Whydowefingerthus？IcannotrestUntilthewhiterosethatIwearbedyedEveninthelukewarmbloodofHenry'sheart。YORKRichard，enough；Iwillbeking，ordie。
　　Brother，thoushalttoLondonpresently，AndwhetonWarwicktothisenterprise。
　　Thou，Richard，shalttotheDukeofNorfolk，Andtellhimprivilyofourintent。
　　YouEdward，shalluntomyLordCobham，WithwhomtheKentishmenwillwillinglyrise:
　　InthemItrust；fortheyaresoldiers，Witty，courteous，liberal，fullofspirit。
　　Whileyouarethusemploy'd，whatrestethmore，ButthatIseekoccasionhowtorise，Andyetthekingnotprivytomydrift，NoranyofthehouseofLancaster？
　　EnteraMessengerBut，stay:whatnews？Whycomestthouinsuchpost？MessengerThequeenwithallthenorthernearlsandlordsIntendheretobesiegeyouinyourcastle:
　　Sheishardbywithtwentythousandmen；
　　Andthereforefortifyyourhold，mylord。YORKAy，withmysword。What！think'stthouthatwefearthem？
　　EdwardandRichard，youshallstaywithme；
　　MybrotherMontagueshallposttoLondon:
　　LetnobleWarwick，Cobham，andtherest，Whomwehaveleftprotectorsoftheking，Withpowerfulpolicystrengthenthemselves，AndtrustnotsimpleHenrynorhisoaths。MONTAGUEBrother，Igo；I'llwinthem，fearitnot:
　　AndthusmosthumblyIdotakemyleave。
　　ExitEnterJOHNMORTIMERandHUGHMORTIMER
　　SirJohnandSirHughMortimer，mineuncles，YouarecometoSandalinahappyhour；
　　Thearmyofthequeenmeantobesiegeus。JOHNMORTIMERSheshallnotneed；we'llmeetherinthefield。YORKWhat，withfivethousandmen？RICHARDAy，withfivehundred，father，foraneed:
　　Awoman'sgeneral；whatshouldwefear？
　　AmarchafaroffEDWARDIheartheirdrums:let'ssetourmeninorder，Andissueforthandbidthembattlestraight。YORKFivementotwenty！thoughtheoddsbegreat，Idoubtnot，uncle，ofourvictory。
　　ManyabattlehaveIwoninFrance，Whenastheenemyhathbeententoone:
　　WhyshouldInotnowhavethelikesuccess？
　　Alarum。ExeuntSCENEIII。FieldofbattlebetwixtSandalCastleandWakefield。Alarums。EnterRUTLANDandhisTutorRUTLANDAh，whithershallIflyto'scapetheirhands？
　　Ah，tutor，lookwherebloodyCliffordcomes！
　　EnterCLIFFORDandSoldiersCLIFFORDChaplain，away！thypriesthoodsavesthylife。
　　Asforthebratofthisaccursedduke，Whosefatherslewmyfather，heshalldie。TutorAndI，mylord，willbearhimcompany。CLIFFORDSoldiers，awaywithhim！TutorAh，Clifford，murdernotthisinnocentchild，LestthoubehatedbothofGodandman！
　　Exit，draggedoffbySoldiersCLIFFORDHownow！ishedeadalready？orisitfearThatmakeshimclosehiseyes？I'llopenthem。RUTLANDSolooksthepent-upliono'erthewretchThattremblesunderhisdevouringpaws；
　　Andsohewalks，insultingo'erhisprey，Andsohecomes，torendhislimbsasunder。
　　Ah，gentleClifford，killmewiththysword，Andnotwithsuchacruelthreateninglook。
　　SweetClifford，hearmespeakbeforeIdie。
　　Iamtoomeanasubjectforthywrath:
　　Bethourevengedonmen，andletmelive。CLIFFORDInvainthouspeak'st，poorboy；myfather'sbloodHathstopp'dthepassagewherethywordsshouldenter。RUTLANDThenletmyfather'sbloodopenitagain:
　　Heisaman，and，Clifford，copewithhim。CLIFFORDHadthybrethrenhere，theirlivesandthineWerenotrevengesufficientforme；
　　No，ifIdigg'dupthyforefathers'gravesAndhungtheirrottencoffinsupinchains，Itcouldnotslakemineire，noreasemyheart。
　　ThesightofanyofthehouseofYorkIsasafurytotormentmysoul；
　　AndtillIrootouttheiraccursedlineAndleavenotonealive，Iliveinhell。
　　Therefore——
　　LiftinghishandRUTLANDO，letmepraybeforeItakemydeath！
　　TotheeIpray；sweetClifford，pityme！CLIFFORDSuchpityasmyrapier'spointaffords。RUTLANDIneverdidtheeharm:whywiltthouslayme？CLIFFORDThyfatherhath。RUTLANDBut'twasereIwasborn。
　　Thouhastoneson；forhissakepityme，Lestinrevengethereof，sithGodisjust，HebeasmiserablyslainasI。
　　Ah，letmeliveinprisonallmydays；
　　AndwhenIgiveoccasionofoffence，Thenletmedie，fornowthouhastnocause。CLIFFORDNocause！
　　Thyfatherslewmyfather；therefore，die。
　　StabshimRUTLANDDifaciantlaudissummasitistatuae！
　　DiesCLIFFORDPlantagenet！Icome，Plantagenet！
　　Andthisthyson'sbloodcleavingtomybladeShallrustuponmyweapon，tillthyblood，Congeal'dwiththis，domakemewipeoffboth。
　　ExitSCENEIV。Anotherpartofthefield。Alarum。EnterYORKYORKThearmyofthequeenhathgotthefield:
　　Myunclesbothareslaininrescuingme；
　　AndallmyfollowerstotheeagerfoeTurnbackandfly，likeshipsbeforethewindOrlambspursuedbyhunger-starvedwolves。
　　Mysons，Godknowswhathathbechancedthem:
　　ButthisIknow，theyhavedemean'dthemselvesLikemenborntorenownbylifeordeath。
　　ThreetimesdidRichardmakealanetome。
　　Andthricecried'Courage，father！fightitout！'
　　AndfullasoftcameEdwardtomyside，Withpurplefalchion，paintedtothehiltInbloodofthosethathadencounter'dhim:
　　Andwhenthehardiestwarriorsdidretire，Richardcried'Charge！andgivenofootofground！'
　　Andcried'Acrown，orelseaglorioustomb！
　　Asceptre，oranearthlysepulchre！'
　　Withthis，wechargedagain:but，out，alas！
　　Webodgedagain；asIhaveseenaswanWithbootlesslabourswimagainstthetideAndspendherstrengthwithover-matchingwaves。
　　AshortalarumwithinAh，hark！thefatalfollowersdopursue；
　　AndIamfaintandcannotflytheirfury:
　　AndwereIstrong，Iwouldnotshuntheirfury:
　　Thesandsarenumber'dthatmakeupmylife；
　　HeremustIstay，andheremylifemustend。
　　EnterQUEENMARGARET，CLIFFORD，NORTHUMBERLAND，PRINCEEDWARD，andSoldiersCome，bloodyClifford，roughNorthumberland，Idareyourquenchlessfurytomorerage:
　　Iamyourbutt，andIabideyourshot。NORTHUMBERLANDYieldtoourmercy，proudPlantagenet。CLIFFORDAy，tosuchmercyashisruthlessarm，Withdownrightpayment，show'duntomyfather。
　　NowPhaethonhathtumbledfromhiscar，Andmadeaneveningatthenoontideprick。YORKMyashes，asthephoenix，maybringforthAbirdthatwillrevengeuponyouall:
　　AndinthathopeIthrowmineeyestoheaven，Scorningwhate'eryoucanafflictmewith。
　　Whycomeyounot？what！multitudes，andfear？CLIFFORDSocowardsfightwhentheycanflynofurther；
　　Sodovesdopeckthefalcon'spiercingtalons；
　　Sodesperatethieves，allhopelessoftheirlives，Breatheoutinvectives'gainsttheofficers。YORKOClifford，butbethinktheeonceagain，Andinthythoughto'er-runmyformertime；
　　And，ifthoughcanstforblushing，viewthisface，Andbitethytongue，thatslandershimwithcowardiceWhosefrownhathmadetheefaintandflyerethis！CLIFFORDIwillnotbandywiththeewordforword，Butbucklewiththeeblows，twicetwoforone。QUEENMARGARETHold，valiantClifford！forathousandcausesIwouldprolongawhilethetraitor'slife。
　　Wrathmakeshimdeaf:speakthou，Northumberland。NORTHUMBERLANDHold，Clifford！donothonourhimsomuchToprickthyfinger，thoughtowoundhisheart:
　　Whatvalourwereit，whenacurdothgrin，Foronetothrusthishandbetweenhisteeth，Whenhemightspurnhimwithhisfootaway？
　　Itiswar'sprizetotakeallvantages；
　　Andtentooneisnoimpeachofvalour。
　　TheylayhandsonYORK，whostrugglesCLIFFORDAy，ay，sostrivesthewoodcockwiththegin。NORTHUMBERLANDSodoththeconystruggleinthenet。YORKSotriumphthievesupontheirconquer'dbooty；
　　Sotruemenyield，withrobberssoo'ermatch'd。NORTHUMBERLANDWhatwouldyourgracehavedoneuntohimnow？QUEENMARGARETBravewarriors，CliffordandNorthumberland，Come，makehimstanduponthismolehillhere，Thatraughtatmountainswithoutstretchedarms，Yetpartedbuttheshadowwithhishand。
　　What！wasityouthatwouldbeEngland'sking？
　　Was'tyouthatrevell'dinourparliament，Andmadeapreachmentofyourhighdescent？
　　Whereareyourmessofsonstobackyounow？
　　ThewantonEdward，andthelustyGeorge？
　　Andwhere'sthatvaliantcrook-backprodigy，Dickyyourboy，thatwithhisgrumblingvoiceWaswonttocheerhisdadinmutinies？
　　Or，withtherest，whereisyourdarlingRutland？
　　Look，York:Istain'dthisnapkinwiththebloodThatvaliantClifford，withhisrapier'spoint，Madeissuefromthebosomoftheboy；
　　Andifthineeyescanwaterforhisdeath，Igivetheethistodrythycheekswithal。
　　AlaspoorYork！butthatIhatetheedeadly，Ishouldlamentthymiserablestate。
　　Iprithee，grieve，tomakememerry，York。
　　What，haththyfieryheartsoparch'dthineentrailsThatnotatearcanfallforRutland'sdeath？
　　Whyartthoupatient，man？thoushouldstbemad；
　　AndI，tomaketheemad，domocktheethus。
　　Stamp，rave，andfret，thatImaysinganddance。
　　Thouwouldstbefee'd，Isee，tomakemesport:
　　Yorkcannotspeak，unlesshewearacrown。
　　AcrownforYork！and，lords，bowlowtohim:
　　Holdyouhishands，whilstIdosetiton。
　　PuttingapapercrownonhisheadAy，marry，sir，nowlookshelikeaking！
　　Ay，thisishethattookKingHenry'schair，Andthisishewashisadoptedheir。
　　ButhowisitthatgreatPlantagenetIscrown'dsosoon，andbrokehissolemnoath？
　　AsIbethinkme，youshouldnotbekingTillourKingHenryhadshookhandswithdeath。
　　AndwillyoupaleyourheadinHenry'sglory，Androbhistemplesofthediadem，Nowinhislife，againstyourholyoath？
　　O，'tisafaulttootoounpardonable！
　　Offwiththecrown，andwiththecrownhishead；
　　And，whilstwebreathe，taketimetodohimdead。CLIFFORDThatismyoffice，formyfather'ssake。QUEENMARGARETNay，stay；letsheartheorisonshemakes。YORKShe-wolfofFrance，butworsethanwolvesofFrance，Whosetonguemorepoisonsthantheadder'stooth！
　　Howill-beseemingisitinthysexTotriumph，likeanAmazoniantrull，Upontheirwoeswhomfortunecaptivates！
　　Butthatthyfaceis，vizard-like，unchanging，Madeimpudentwithuseofevildeeds，Iwouldassay，proudqueen，tomaketheeblush。
　　Totelltheewhencethoucamest，ofwhomderived，Wereshameenoughtoshamethee，wertthounotshameless。
　　ThyfatherbearsthetypeofKingofNaples，OfboththeSicilsandJerusalem，YetnotsowealthyasanEnglishyeoman。
　　Haththatpoormonarchtaughttheetoinsult？
　　Itneedsnot，noritbootstheenot，proudqueen，Unlesstheadagemustbeverified，Thatbeggarsmountedruntheirhorsetodeath。
　　'Tisbeautythatdothoftmakewomenproud；
　　But，Godheknows，thysharethereofissmall:
　　'Tisvirtuethatdothmakethemmostadmired；
　　Thecontrarydothmaketheewonder'dat:
　　'Tisgovernmentthatmakesthemseemdivine；
　　Thewantthereofmakestheeabominable:
　　ThouartasoppositetoeverygoodAstheAntipodesareuntous，Orasthesouthtotheseptentrion。
　　Otiger'sheartwraptinawoman'shide！
　　Howcouldstthoudrainthelife-bloodofthechild，Tobidthefatherwipehiseyeswithal，Andyetbeseentobearawoman'sface？
　　Womenaresoft，mild，pitifulandflexible；
　　Thoustern，obdurate，flinty，rough，remorseless。
　　Bids'tthoumerage？why，nowthouhastthywish:
　　Wouldsthavemeweep？why，nowthouhastthywill:
　　Forragingwindblowsupincessantshowers，Andwhentherageallays，therainbegins。
　　ThesetearsaremysweetRutland'sobsequies:
　　Andeverydropcriesvengeanceforhisdeath，'Gainstthee，fellClifford，andthee，falseFrenchwoman。NORTHUMBERLANDBeshrewme，buthispassionmovesmesoThathardlycanIchequemyeyesfromtears。YORKThatfaceofhisthehungrycannibalsWouldnothavetouch'd，wouldnothavestain'dwithblood:
　　Butyouaremoreinhuman，moreinexorable，O，tentimesmore，thantigersofHyrcania。
　　See，ruthlessqueen，ahaplessfather'stears:
　　Thiscloththoudip'dstinbloodofmysweetboy，AndIwithtearsdowashthebloodaway。
　　Keepthouthenapkin，andgoboastofthis:
　　Andifthoutell'sttheheavystoryright，Uponmysoul，thehearerswillshedtears；
　　Yeaevenmyfoeswillshedfast-fallingtears，Andsay'Alas，itwasapiteousdeed！'
　　There，takethecrown，and，withthecrown，mycurse；
　　AndinthyneedsuchcomfortcometotheeAsnowIreapatthytoocruelhand！
　　Hard-heartedClifford，takemefromtheworld:
　　Mysoultoheaven，myblooduponyourheads！NORTHUMBERLANDHadhebeenslaughter-mantoallmykin，Ishouldnotformylifebutweepwithhim。
　　Toseehowinlysorrowgripeshissoul。QUEENMARGARETWhat，weeping-ripe，myLordNorthumberland？
　　Thinkbutuponthewronghedidusall，Andthatwillquicklydrythymeltingtears。CLIFFORDHere'sformyoath，here'sformyfather'sdeath。
　　StabbinghimQUEENMARGARETAndhere'storightourgentle-heartedking。
　　StabbinghimYORKOpenThygateofmercy，graciousGod！
　　MysoulfliesthroughthesewoundstoseekoutThee。
　　DiesQUEENMARGARETOffwithhishead，andsetitonYorkgates；
　　SoYorkmayoverlookthetownofYork。
　　Flourish。ExeuntACTIISCENEI。AplainnearMortimer'sCrossinHerefordshire。Amarch。EnterEDWARD，RICHARD，andtheirpowerEDWARDIwonderhowourprincelyfather'scaped，Orwhetherhebe'scapedawayornoFromClifford'sandNorthumberland'spursuit:
　　Hadhebeenta'en，weshouldhaveheardthenews；
　　Hadhebeenslain，weshouldhaveheardthenews；
　　Orhadhe'scaped，methinksweshouldhaveheardThehappytidingsofhisgoodescape。
　　Howfaresmybrother？whyishesosad？RICHARDIcannotjoy，untilIberesolvedWhereourrightvaliantfatherisbecome。
　　Isawhiminthebattlerangeabout；
　　Andwatch'dhimhowhesingledCliffordforth。
　　MethoughtheborehiminthethickesttroopAsdothalioninaherdofneat；
　　Orasabear，encompass'droundwithdogs，Whohavingpinch'dafewandmadethemcry，Thereststandallaloof，andbarkathim。
　　Sofaredourfatherwithhisenemies；
　　Sofledhisenemiesmywarlikefather:
　　Methinks，'tisprizeenoughtobehisson。
　　Seehowthemorningopeshergoldengates，Andtakesherfarewelloftheglorioussun！
　　Howwellresemblesittheprimeofyouth，Trimm'dlikeayounkerprancingtohislove！EDWARDDazzlemineeyes，ordoIseethreesuns？RICHARDThreeglorioussuns，eachoneaperfectsun；
　　Notseparatedwiththerackingclouds，Butsever'dinapaleclear-shiningsky。
　　See，see！theyjoin，embrace，andseemtokiss，Asiftheyvow'dsomeleagueinviolable:
　　Nowaretheybutonelamp，onelight，onesun。
　　Inthistheheavenfiguressomeevent。EDWARD'Tiswondrousstrange，thelikeyetneverheardof。
　　Ithinkitcitesus，brother，tothefield，Thatwe，thesonsofbravePlantagenet，Eachonealreadyblazingbyourmeeds，ShouldnotwithstandingjoinourlightstogetherAndover-shinetheearthasthistheworld。
　　Whate'eritbodes，henceforwardwillIbearUponmytargetthreefair-shiningsuns。RICHARDNay，bearthreedaughters:byyourleaveIspeakit，Youlovethebreederbetterthanthemale。
　　EnteraMessengerButwhatartthou，whoseheavylooksforetellSomedreadfulstoryhangingonthytongue？MessengerAh，onethatwasawofullooker-onWhenasthenobleDukeofYorkwasslain，Yourprincelyfatherandmylovinglord！EDWARDO，speaknomore，forIhaveheardtoomuch。RICHARDSayhowhedied，forIwillhearitall。MessengerEnvironedhewaswithmanyfoes，Andstoodagainstthem，asthehopeofTroyAgainsttheGreeksthatwouldhaveenter'dTroy。
　　ButHerculeshimselfmustyieldtoodds；
　　Andmanystrokes，thoughwithalittleaxe，Hewdownandfellthehardest-timber'doak。
　　Bymanyhandsyourfatherwassubdued；
　　Butonlyslaughter'dbytheirefularmOfunrelentingCliffordandthequeen，Whocrown'dthegraciousdukeinhighdespite，Laugh'dinhisface；andwhenwithgriefhewept，TheruthlessqueengavehimtodryhischeeksAnapkinsteepedintheharmlessbloodOfsweetyoungRutland，byroughCliffordslain:
　　Andaftermanyscorns，manyfoultaunts，Theytookhishead，andonthegatesofYorkTheysetthesame；andthereitdothremain，Thesaddestspectaclethate'erIview'd。EDWARDSweetDukeofYork，ourproptoleanupon，Nowthouartgone，wehavenostaff，nostay。
　　OClifford，boisterousClifford！thouhastslainTheflowerofEuropeforhischivalry；
　　Andtreacherouslyhastthouvanquish'dhim，Forhandtohandhewouldhavevanquish'dthee。
　　Nowmysoul'spalaceisbecomeaprison:
　　Ah，wouldshebreakfromhence，thatthismybodyMightinthegroundbeclosedupinrest！
　　ForneverhenceforthshallIjoyagain，Never，OnevershallIseemorejoy！RICHARDIcannotweep；forallmybody'smoistureScarceservestoquenchmyfurnace-burningheart:
　　Norcanmytongueunloadmyheart'sgreatburthen；
　　ForselfsamewindthatIshouldspeakwithalIskindlingcoalsthatfiresallmybreast，Andburnsmeupwithflamesthattearswouldquench。
　　Toweepistomakelessthedepthofgrief:
　　Tearsthenforbabes；blowsandrevengeformeRichard，Ibearthyname；I'llvengethydeath，Ordierenownedbyattemptingit。EDWARDHisnamethatvaliantdukehathleftwiththee；
　　Hisdukedomandhischairwithmeisleft。RICHARDNay，ifthoubethatprincelyeagle'sbird，Showthydescentbygazing'gainstthesun:
　　Forchairanddukedom，throneandkingdomsay；
　　Eitherthatisthine，orelsethouwertnothis。
　　March。EnterWARWICK，MONTAGUE，andtheirarmyWARWICKHownow，fairlords！Whatfare？whatnewsabroad？RICHARDGreatLordofWarwick，ifweshouldrecountOurbalefulnews，andateachword'sdeliveranceStabponiardsinourfleshtillallweretold，Thewordswouldaddmoreanguishthanthewounds。
　　Ovaliantlord，theDukeofYorkisslain！EDWARDOWarwick，Warwick！thatPlantagenet，Whichheldthreedearlyashissoul'sredemption，IsbythesternLordClifforddonetodeath。WARWICKTendaysagoIdrown'dthesenewsintears；
　　Andnow，toaddmoremeasuretoyourwoes，Icometotellyouthingssiththenbefall'n。
　　AfterthebloodyfrayatWakefieldfought，Whereyourbravefatherbreathedhislatestgasp，Tidings，asswiftlyasthepostscouldrun，Werebroughtmeofyourlossandhisdepart。
　　I，theninLondonkeeperoftheking，Muster'dmysoldiers，gather'dflocksoffriends，Andverywellappointed，asIthought，March'dtowardSaintAlban'stointerceptthequeen，Bearingthekinginmybehalfalong；
　　ForbymyscoutsIwasadvertisedThatshewascomingwithafullintentTodashourlatedecreeinparliamentTouchingKingHenry'soathandyoursuccession。
　　Shorttaletomake，weatSaintAlban'smetOurbattlesjoin'd，andbothsidesfiercelyfought:
　　Butwhether'twasthecoldnessoftheking，Wholook'dfullgentlyonhiswarlikequeen，Thatrobb'dmysoldiersoftheirheatedspleen；
　　Orwhether'twasreportofhersuccess；
　　OrmorethancommonfearofClifford'srigour，Whothunderstohiscaptivesbloodanddeath，Icannotjudge:buttoconcludewithtruth，Theirweaponsliketolightningcameandwent；
　　Oursoldiers'，likethenight-owl'slazyflight，Orlikeanidlethresherwithaflail，Fellgentlydown，asiftheystrucktheirfriends。
　　Icheer'dthemupwithjusticeofourcause，Withpromiseofhighpayandgreatrewards:
　　Butallinvain；theyhadnohearttofight，Andweinthemnohopetowintheday；
　　Sothatwefled；thekinguntothequeen；
　　LordGeorgeyourbrother，Norfolkandmyself，Inhaste，post-haste，arecometojoinwithyou:
　　Forinthemarcheshereweheardyouwere，Makinganotherheadtofightagain。EDWARDWhereistheDukeofNorfolk，gentleWarwick？
　　AndwhencameGeorgefromBurgundytoEngland？WARWICKSomesixmilesoffthedukeiswiththesoldiers；
　　Andforyourbrother，hewaslatelysentFromyourkindaunt，DuchessofBurgundy，Withaidofsoldierstothisneedfulwar。RICHARD'Twasodds，belike，whenvaliantWarwickfled:
　　OfthaveIheardhispraisesinpursuit，Butne'ertillnowhisscandalofretire。WARWICKNornowmyscandal，Richard，dostthouhear；
　　ForthoushaltknowthisstrongrighthandofmineCanpluckthediademfromfaintHenry'shead，Andwringtheawfulsceptrefromhisfist，WereheasfamousandasboldinwarAsheisfamedformildness，peace，andprayer。RICHARDIknowitwell，LordWarwick；blamemenot:
　　'TisloveIbearthygloriesmakesmespeak。
　　Butinthistroubloustimewhat'stobedone？
　　Shallwegothrowawayourcoatsofsteel，Andwrapourbodiesinblackmourninggowns，NumberingourAve-Marieswithourbeads？
　　OrshallweonthehelmetsofourfoesTellourdevotionwithrevengefularms？
　　Ifforthelast，sayay，andtoit，lords。WARWICKWhy，thereforeWarwickcametoseekyouout；
　　AndthereforecomesmybrotherMontague。
　　Attendme，lords。Theproudinsultingqueen，WithCliffordandthehaughtNorthumberland，Andoftheirfeathermanymoreproudbirds，Havewroughttheeasy-meltingkinglikewax。
　　Hesworeconsenttoyoursuccession，Hisoathenrolledintheparliament；
　　AndnowtoLondonallthecrewaregone，TofrustratebothhisoathandwhatbesideMaymakeagainstthehouseofLancaster。
　　Theirpower，Ithink，isthirtythousandstrong:
　　Now，ifthehelpofNorfolkandmyself，Withallthefriendsthatthou，braveEarlofMarch，AmongstthelovingWelshmencanstprocure，Willbutamounttofiveandtwentythousand，Why，Via！toLondonwillwemarchamain，Andonceagainbestrideourfoamingsteeds，Andonceagaincry'Chargeuponourfoes！'
　　Butneveronceagainturnbackandfly。RICHARDAy，nowmethinksIheargreatWarwickspeak:
　　Ne'ermayhelivetoseeasunshineday，Thatcries'Retire，'ifWarwickbidhimstay。EDWARDLordWarwick，onthyshoulderwillI
　　lean；
　　Andwhenthoufail'st——asGodforbidthehour！——
　　MustEdwardfall，whichperilheavenforfend！WARWICKNolongerEarlofMarch，butDukeofYork:
　　ThenextdegreeisEngland'sroyalthrone；
　　ForKingofEnglandshaltthoubeproclaim'dIneveryboroughaswepassalong；
　　AndhethatthrowsnotuphiscapforjoyShallforthefaultmakeforfeitofhishead。
　　KingEdward，valiantRichard，Montague，Staywenolonger，dreamingofrenown，Butsoundthetrumpets，andaboutourtask。RICHARDThen，Clifford，werethyheartashardassteel，Asthouhastshownitflintybythydeeds，Icometopierceit，ortogivetheemine。EDWARDThenstrikeupdrums:GodandSaintGeorgeforus！
　　EnteraMessengerWARWICKHownow！whatnews？MessengerTheDukeofNorfolksendsyouwordbyme，Thequeeniscomingwithapuissanthost；
　　Andcravesyourcompanyforspeedycounsel。WARWICKWhythenitsorts，bravewarriors，let'saway。
　　ExeuntSCENEII。BeforeYork。Flourish。EnterKINGHENRYVI，QUEENMARGARET，PRINCEEDWARD，CLIFFORD，andNORTHUMBERLAND，withdrumandtrumpetsQUEENMARGARETWelcome，mylord，tothisbravetownofYork。
　　Yonder'stheheadofthatarch-enemyThatsoughttobeencompass'dwithyourcrown:
　　Dothnottheobjectcheeryourheart，mylord？KINGHENRYVIAy，astherockscheerthemthatfeartheirwreck:
　　Toseethissight，itirksmyverysoul。
　　Withholdrevenge，dearGod！'tisnotmyfault，NorwittinglyhaveIinfringedmyvow。CLIFFORDMygraciousliege，thistoomuchlenityAndharmfulpitymustbelaidaside。
　　Towhomdolionscasttheirgentlelooks？
　　Nottothebeastthatwouldusurptheirden。
　　Whosehandisthattheforestbeardothlick？
　　Nothisthatspoilsheryoungbeforeherface。
　　Who'scapesthelurkingserpent'smortalsting？
　　Nothethatsetshisfootuponherback。
　　Thesmallestwormwillturnbeingtroddenon，Anddoveswillpeckinsafeguardoftheirbrood。
　　AmbitiousYorkdothlevelatthycrown，Thousmilingwhileheknithisangrybrows:
　　He，butaduke，wouldhavehissonaking，Andraisehisissue，likealovingsire；
　　Thou，beingaking，blestwithagoodlyson，Didstyieldconsenttodisinherithim，Whicharguedtheeamostunlovingfather。
　　Unreasonablecreaturesfeedtheiryoung；
　　Andthoughman'sfacebefearfultotheireyes，Yet，inprotectionoftheirtenderones，Whohathnotseenthem，evenwiththosewingsWhichsometimetheyhaveusedwithfearfulflight，Makewarwithhimthatclimb'duntotheirnest，Offertheirownlivesintheiryoung'sdefence？
　　Forshame，myliege，makethemyourprecedent！
　　WereitnotpitythatthisgoodlyboyShouldlosehisbirthrightbyhisfather'sfault，Andlonghereaftersayuntohischild，'Whatmygreat-grandfatherandhisgrandsiregotMycarelessfatherfondlygaveaway'？
　　Ah，whatashamewerethis！Lookontheboy；
　　Andlethismanlyface，whichpromisethSuccessfulfortune，steelthymeltingheartToholdthineownandleavethineownwithhim。KINGHENRYVIFullwellhathCliffordplay'dtheorator，Inferringargumentsofmightyforce。
　　But，Clifford，tellme，didstthouneverhearThatthingsill-gothadeverbadsuccess？
　　AndhappyalwayswasitforthatsonWhosefatherforhishoardingwenttohell？
　　I'llleavemysonmyvirtuousdeedsbehind；
　　Andwouldmyfatherhadleftmenomore！
　　ForalltherestisheldatsucharateAsbringsathousand-foldmorecaretokeepThaninpossessionandjotofpleasure。
　　Ah，cousinYork！wouldthybestfriendsdidknowHowitdothgrievemethatthyheadishere！QUEENMARGARETMylord，cheerupyourspirits:ourfoesarenigh，Andthissoftcouragemakesyourfollowersfaint。
　　Youpromisedknighthoodtoourforwardson:
　　Unsheatheyoursword，anddubhimpresently。
　　Edward，kneeldown。KINGHENRYVIEdwardPlantagenet，ariseaknight；
　　Andlearnthislesson，drawthyswordinright。PRINCEMygraciousfather，byyourkinglyleave，I'lldrawitasapparenttothecrown，Andinthatquarreluseittothedeath。CLIFFORDWhy，thatisspokenlikeatowardprince。
　　EnteraMessengerMessengerRoyalcommanders，beinreadiness:
　　ForwithabandofthirtythousandmenComesWarwick，backingoftheDukeofYork；
　　Andinthetowns，astheydomarchalong，Proclaimshimking，andmanyflytohim:
　　Darraignyourbattle，fortheyareathand。CLIFFORDIwouldyourhighnesswoulddepartthefield:
　　Thequeenhathbestsuccesswhenyouareabsent。QUEENMARGARETAy，goodmylord，andleaveustoourfortune。KINGHENRYVIWhy，that'smyfortunetoo；thereforeI'llstay。NORTHUMBERLANDBeitwithresolutionthentofight。PRINCEEDWARDMyroyalfather，cheerthesenoblelordsAndheartenthosethatfightinyourdefence:
　　Unsheatheyoursword，goodfather；cry'SaintGeorge！'
　　March。EnterEDWARD，GEORGE，RICHARD，WARWICK，NORFOLK，MONTAGUE，andSoldiersEDWARDNow，perjuredHenry！wiltthoukneelforgrace，Andsetthydiademuponmyhead；
　　Orbidethemortalfortuneofthefield？QUEENMARGARETGo，ratethyminions，proudinsultingboy！
　　BecomesittheetobethusboldintermsBeforethysovereignandthylawfulking？EDWARDIamhisking，andheshouldbowhisknee；
　　Iwasadoptedheirbyhisconsent:
　　Sincewhen，hisoathisbroke；for，asIhear，You，thatareking，thoughhedowearthecrown，Havecausedhim，bynewactofparliament，Toblotoutme，andputhisownsonin。CLIFFORDAndreasontoo:
　　Whoshouldsucceedthefatherbuttheson？RICHARDAreyouthere，butcher？O，Icannotspeak！CLIFFORDAy，crook-back，hereIstandtoanswerthee，Oranyhetheproudestofthysort。RICHARD'Twasyouthatkill'dyoungRutland，wasitnot？CLIFFORDAy，andoldYork，andyetnotsatisfied。RICHARDForGod'ssake，lords，givesignaltothefight。WARWICKWhatsay'stthou，Henry，wiltthouyieldthecrown？QUEENMARGARETWhy，hownow，long-tonguedWarwick！dareyouspeak？
　　WhenyouandImetatSaintAlban'slast，Yourlegsdidbetterservicethanyourhands。WARWICKThen'twasmyturntofly，andnow'tisthine。CLIFFORDYousaidsomuchbefore，andyetyoufled。WARWICK'Twasnotyourvalour，Clifford，drovemethence。NORTHUMBERLANDNo，noryourmanhoodthatdurstmakeyoustay。RICHARDNorthumberland，Iholdtheereverently。
　　Breakofftheparley；forscarceIcanrefrainTheexecutionofmybig-swolnheartUponthatClifford，thatcruelchild-killer。CLIFFORDIslewthyfather，call'stthouhimachild？RICHARDAy，likeadastardandatreacherouscoward，AsthoudidstkillourtenderbrotherRutland；
　　ButeresunsetI'llmaketheecursethedeed。KINGHENRYVIHavedonewithwords，mylords，andhearmespeak。QUEENMARGARETDefythemthen，orelseholdclosethylips。KINGHENRYVIIprithee，givenolimitstomytongue:
　　Iamaking，andprivilegedtospeak。CLIFFORDMyliege，thewoundthatbredthismeetinghereCannotbecuredbywords；thereforebestill。RICHARDThen，executioner，unsheathethysword:
　　Byhimthatmadeusall，IamresolvedthatClifford'smanhoodliesuponhistongue。EDWARDSay，Henry，shallIhavemyright，orno？
　　Athousandmenhavebroketheirfaststo-day，Thatne'ershalldineunlessthouyieldthecrown。WARWICKIfthoudeny，theirblooduponthyhead；
　　ForYorkinjusticeputshisarmouron。PRINCEEDWARDIfthatberightwhichWarwicksaysisright，Thereisnowrong，buteverythingisright。RICHARDWhoevergotthee，therethymotherstands；
　　For，wellIwot，thouhastthymother'stongue。QUEENMARGARETButthouartneitherlikethysirenordam；
　　Butlikeafoulmis-shapenstigmatic，Mark'dbythedestiniestobeavoided，Asvenomtoads，orlizards'dreadfulstings。RICHARDIronofNapleshidwithEnglishgilt，Whosefatherbearsthetitleofaking，——
　　Asifachannelshouldbecall'dthesea，——
　　Shamestthounot，knowingwhencethouartextraught，Toletthytonguedetectthybase-bornheart？EDWARDAwispofstrawwereworthathousandcrowns，Tomakethisshamelesscalletknowherself。
　　HelenofGreecewasfairerfarthanthou，AlthoughthyhusbandmaybeMenelaus；
　　Andne'erwasAgamemnon'sbrotherwrong'dBythatfalsewoman，asthiskingbythee。
　　Hisfatherrevell'dintheheartofFrance，Andtamedtheking，andmadethedauphinstoop；
　　Andhadhematch'daccordingtohisstate，Hemighthavekeptthatglorytothisday；
　　Butwhenhetookabeggartohisbed，Andgracedthypoorsirewithhisbridal-day，Eventhenthatsunshinebrew'dashowerforhim，Thatwash'dhisfather'sfortunesforthofFrance，Andheap'dseditiononhiscrownathome。
　　Forwhathathbroach'dthistumultbutthypride？
　　Hadstthoubeenmeek，ourtitlestillhadslept；
　　Andwe，inpityofthegentleking，Hadslipp'dourclaimuntilanotherage。GEORGEButwhenwesawoursunshinemadethyspring，Andthatthysummerbredusnoincrease，Wesettheaxetothyusurpingroot；
　　Andthoughtheedgehathsomethinghitourselves，Yet，knowthou，sincewehavebeguntostrike，We'llneverleavetillwehavehewntheedown，Orbathedthygrowingwithourheatedbloods。EDWARDAnd，inthisresolution，Idefythee；
　　Notwillinganylongerconference，Sincethoudeniestthegentlekingtospeak。
　　Soundtrumpets！letourbloodycolourswave！
　　Andeithervictory，orelseagrave。QUEENMARGARETStay，Edward。EDWARDNo，wranglingwoman，we'llnolongerstay:
　　Thesewordswillcosttenthousandlivesthisday。
　　ExeuntSCENEIII。AfieldofbattlebetweenTowtonandSaxton，inYorkshire。
　　Alarum。Excursions。EnterWARWICKWARWICKForspentwithtoil，asrunnerswitharace，Ilaymedownalittlewhiletobreathe；
　　Forstrokesreceived，andmanyblowsrepaid，Haverobb'dmystrong-knitsinewsoftheirstrength，AndspiteofspiteneedsmustIrestawhile。
　　EnterEDWARD，runningEDWARDSmile，gentleheaven！orstrike，ungentledeath！
　　Forthisworldfrowns，andEdward'ssunisclouded。WARWICKHownow，mylord！whathap？whathopeofgood？
　　EnterGEORGEGEORGEOurhapisloss，ourhopebutsaddespair；
　　Ourranksarebroke，andruinfollowsus:
　　Whatcounselgiveyou？whithershallwefly？EDWARDBootlessisflight，theyfollowuswithwings；
　　Andweakweareandcannotshunpursuit。
　　EnterRICHARDRICHARDAh，Warwick，whyhastthouwithdrawnthyself？
　　Thybrother'sbloodthethirstyearthhathdrunk，Broach'dwiththesteelypointofClifford'slance；
　　Andintheverypangsofdeathhecried，Liketoadismalclangourheardfromfar，'Warwick，revenge！brother，revengemydeath！'
　　So，underneaththebellyoftheirsteeds，Thatstain'dtheirfetlocksinhissmokingblood，Thenoblegentlemangaveuptheghost。WARWICKThenlettheearthbedrunkenwithourblood:
　　I'llkillmyhorse，becauseIwillnotfly。
　　Whystandwelikesoft-heartedwomenhere，Wailingourlosses，whilesthefoedothrage；
　　Andlookupon，asifthetragedyWereplay'dinjestbycounterfeitingactors？
　　HereonmykneeIvowtoGodabove，I'llneverpauseagain，neverstandstill，TilleitherdeathhathclosedtheseeyesofmineOrfortunegivenmemeasureofrevenge。EDWARDOWarwick，Idobendmykneewiththine；
　　Andinthisvowdochainmysoultothine！
　　And，eremykneerisefromtheearth'scoldface，Ithrowmyhands，mineeyes，myhearttothee，Thousetterupandpluckerdownofkings，Beseechingthee，ifwiththeywillitstandsThattomyfoesthisbodymustbeprey，Yetthatthybrazengatesofheavenmayope，Andgivesweetpassagetomysinfulsoul！
　　Now，lords，takeleaveuntilwemeetagain，Where'eritbe，inheavenorinearth。RICHARDBrother，givemethyhand；and，gentleWarwick，Letmeembracetheeinmywearyarms:
　　I，thatdidneverweep，nowmeltwithwoeThatwintershouldcutoffourspring-timeso。WARWICKAway，away！Oncemore，sweetlordsfarewell。GEORGEYetletusalltogethertoourtroops，Andgivethemleavetoflythatwillnotstay；
　　Andcallthempillarsthatwillstandtous；
　　And，ifwethrive，promisethemsuchrewardsAsvictorswearattheOlympiangames:
　　Thismayplantcourageintheirquailingbreasts；
　　Foryetishopeoflifeandvictory。
　　Forslownolonger，makewehenceamain。
　　ExeuntSCENEIV。Anotherpartofthefield。Excursions。EnterRICHARDandCLIFFORDRICHARDNow，Clifford，Ihavesingledtheealone:
　　SupposethisarmisfortheDukeofYork，AndthisforRutland；bothboundtorevenge，Wertthouenviron'dwithabrazenwall。CLIFFORDNow，Richard，Iamwiththeeherealone:
　　Thisisthehandthatstabb'dthyfatherYork；
　　AndthisthehandthatslewthybrotherRutland；
　　Andhere'stheheartthattriumphsintheirdeathAndcheersthesehandsthatslewthysireandbrotherToexecutethelikeuponthyself；
　　Andso，haveatthee！
　　Theyfight。WARWICKcomes；CLIFFORDfliesRICHARDNayWarwick，singleoutsomeotherchase；
　　ForImyselfwillhuntthiswolftodeath。
　　ExeuntSCENEV。Anotherpartofthefield。Alarum。EnterKINGHENRYVIaloneKINGHENRYVIThisbattlefaresliketothemorning'swar，Whendyingcloudscontendwithgrowinglight，Whattimetheshepherd，blowingofhisnails，Canneithercallitperfectdaynornight。
　　Nowswaysitthisway，likeamightyseaForcedbythetidetocombatwiththewind；
　　Nowswaysitthatway，liketheselfsameseaForcedtoretirebyfuryofthewind:
　　Sometimethefloodprevails，andthenthewind；
　　Nowonethebetter，thenanotherbest；
　　Bothtuggingtobevictors，breasttobreast，Yetneitherconquerornorconquered:
　　Soistheequalofthisfellwar。
　　HereonthismolehillwillIsitmedown。
　　TowhomGodwill，therebethevictory！
　　ForMargaretmyqueen，andCliffordtoo，Havechidmefromthebattle；swearingbothTheyprosperbestofallwhenIamthence。
　　WouldIweredead！ifGod'sgoodwillwereso；
　　Forwhatisinthisworldbutgriefandwoe？
　　OGod！methinksitwereahappylife，Tobenobetterthanahomelyswain；
　　Tosituponahill，asIdonow，Tocarveoutdialsquaintly，pointbypoint，Therebytoseetheminuteshowtheyrun，Howmanymakethehourfullcomplete；
　　Howmanyhoursbringabouttheday；
　　Howmanydayswillfinishuptheyear；
　　Howmanyyearsamortalmanmaylive。
　　Whenthisisknown，thentodividethetimes:
　　SomanyhoursmustItendmyflock；
　　SomanyhoursmustItakemyrest；
　　SomanyhoursmustIcontemplate；
　　SomanyhoursmustIsportmyself；
　　Somanydaysmyeweshavebeenwithyoung；
　　Somanyweekserethepoorfoolswillean:
　　SomanyyearsereIshallshearthefleece:
　　Sominutes，hours，days，months，andyears，Pass'dovertotheendtheywerecreated，Wouldbringwhitehairsuntoaquietgrave。
　　Ah，whatalifewerethis！howsweet！howlovely！
　　Givesnotthehawthorn-bushasweetershadeToshepherdslookingontheirsillysheep，Thandotharichembroider'dcanopyTokingsthatfeartheirsubjects'treachery？
　　O，yes，itdoth；athousand-folditdoth。
　　Andtoconclude，theshepherd'shomelycurds，Hiscoldthindrinkoutofhisleatherbottle。
　　Hiswontedsleepunderafreshtree'sshade，Allwhichsecureandsweetlyheenjoys，Isfarbeyondaprince'sdelicates，Hisviandssparklinginagoldencup，Hisbodycouchedinacuriousbed，Whencare，mistrust，andtreasonwaitsonhim。
　　Alarum。EnteraSonthathaskilledhisfather，dragginginthedeadbodySonIllblowsthewindthatprofitsnobody。
　　Thisman，whomhandtohandIslewinfight，Maybepossessedwithsomestoreofcrowns；
　　AndI，thathaplytakethemfromhimnow，MayyeterenightyieldbothmylifeandthemTosomemanelse，asthisdeadmandothme。
　　Who'sthis？OGod！itismyfather'sface，WhominthisconflictIunwareshavekill'd。
　　Oheavytimes，begettingsuchevents！
　　FromLondonbythekingwasIpress'dforth；
　　Myfather，beingtheEarlofWarwick'sman，CameonthepartofYork，press'dbyhismaster；
　　AndI，whoathishandsreceivedmylife，himHavebymyhandsoflifebereavedhim。
　　Pardonme，God，IknewnotwhatIdid！
　　Andpardon，father，forIknewnotthee！
　　Mytearsshallwipeawaythesebloodymarks；
　　Andnomorewordstilltheyhaveflow'dtheirfill。KINGHENRYVIOpiteousspectacle！Obloodytimes！
　　Whileslionswarandbattlefortheirdens，Poorharmlesslambsabidetheirenmity。
　　Weep，wretchedman，I'llaidtheetearfortear；
　　Andletourheartsandeyes，likecivilwar，Beblindwithtears，andbreako'erchargedwithgrief。
　　EnteraFatherthathaskilledhisson，bringinginthebodyFatherThouthatsostoutlyhastresistedme，Givemethygold，ifthouhastanygold:
　　ForIhaveboughtitwithanhundredblows。
　　Butletmesee:isthisourfoeman'sface？
　　Ah，no，no，no，itismineonlyson！
　　Ah，boy，ifanylifebeleftinthee，Throwupthineeye！see，seewhatshowersarise，Blownwiththewindytempestofmyheart，Uponthywords，thatkillmineeyeandheart！
　　O，pity，God，thismiserableage！
　　Whatstratagems，howfell，howbutcherly，Erroneous，mutinousandunnatural，Thisdeadlyquarreldailydothbeget！
　　Oboy，thyfathergavetheelifetoosoon，Andhathberefttheeofthylifetoolate！KINGHENRYVIWoeabovewoe！griefmorethancommongrief！
　　Othatmydeathwouldstaytheseruthfuldeeds！
　　Opity，pity，gentleheaven，pity！
　　Theredroseandthewhiteareonhisface，Thefatalcoloursofourstrivinghouses:
　　Theonehispurplebloodrightwellresembles；
　　Theotherhispalecheeks，methinks，presenteth:
　　Witheronerose，andlettheotherflourish；
　　Ifyoucontend，athousandlivesmustwither。SonHowwillmymotherforafather'sdeathTakeonwithmeandne'erbesatisfied！FatherHowwillmywifeforslaughterofmysonShedseasoftearsandne'erbesatisfied！KINGHENRYVIHowwillthecountryforthesewofulchancesMisthinkthekingandnotbesatisfied！SonWaseversonsoruedafather'sdeath？FatherWaseverfathersobemoan'dhisson？KINGHENRYVIWaseverkingsogrievedforsubjects'
　　woe？
　　Muchisyoursorrow；minetentimessomuch。SonI'llbeartheehence，whereImayweepmyfill。
　　ExitwiththebodyFatherThesearmsofmineshallbethywinding-sheet；
　　Myheart，sweetboy，shallbethysepulchre，Forfrommyheartthineimagene'ershallgo；
　　Mysighingbreastshallbethyfuneralbell；
　　Andsoobsequiouswillthyfatherbe，Evenforthelossofthee，havingnomore，AsPriamwasforallhisvaliantsons。
　　I'llbeartheehence；andletthemfightthatwill，ForIhavemurderedwhereIshouldnotkill。
　　ExitwiththebodyKINGHENRYVISad-heartedmen，muchovergonewithcare，Heresitsakingmorewofulthanyouare。
　　Alarums:excursions。EnterQUEENMARGARET，PRINCEEDWARD，andEXETERPRINCEEDWARDFly，father，fly！forallyourfriendsarefled，AndWarwickrageslikeachafedbull:
　　Away！fordeathdothholdusinpursuit。QUEENMARGARETMountyou，mylord；towardsBerwickpostamain:
　　EdwardandRichard，likeabraceofgreyhoundsHavingthefearfulflyinghareinsight，Withfieryeyessparklingforverywrath，Andbloodysteelgrasp'dintheirirefulhands，Areatourbacks；andthereforehenceamain。EXETERAway！forvengeancecomesalongwiththem:
　　Nay，staynottoexpostulate，makespeed；
　　Orelsecomeafter:I'llawaybefore。KINGHENRYVINay，takemewiththee，goodsweetExeter:
　　NotthatIfeartostay，butlovetogoWhitherthequeenintends。Forward；away！
　　ExeuntSCENEVI。Anotherpartofthefield。Aloudalarum。EnterCLIFFORD，woundedCLIFFORDHereburnsmycandleout；ay，hereitdies，Which，whilesitlasted，gaveKingHenrylight。
　　OLancaster，IfearthyoverthrowMorethanmybody'spartingwithmysoul！
　　Myloveandfeargluedmanyfriendstothee；
　　And，nowIfall，thytoughcommixturemelts。
　　ImpairingHenry，strengtheningmisproudYork，Thecommonpeopleswarmlikesummerflies；
　　Andwhitherflythegnatsbuttothesun？
　　AndwhoshinesnowbutHenry'senemies？
　　OPhoebus，hadstthounevergivenconsentThatPhaethonshouldchequethyfierysteeds，Thyburningcarneverhadscorch'dtheearth！
　　And，Henry，hadstthousway'daskingsshoulddo，Orasthyfatherandhisfatherdid，GivingnogrounduntothehouseofYork，Theyneverthenhadsprunglikesummerflies；
　　IandtenthousandinthislucklessrealmHadleftnomourningwidowsforourdeath；
　　Andthouthisdayhadstkeptthychairinpeace。
　　Forwhatdothcherishweedsbutgentleair？
　　Andwhatmakesrobbersboldbuttoomuchlenity？
　　Bootlessareplaints，andcurelessaremywounds；
　　Nowaytofly，norstrengthtoholdoutflight:
　　Thefoeismerciless，andwillnotpity；
　　ForattheirhandsIhavedeservednopity。
　　Theairhathgotintomydeadlywounds，Andmucheffuseofblooddothmakemefaint。
　　Come，YorkandRichard，Warwickandtherest；
　　Istabb'dyourfathers'bosoms，splitmybreast。
　　HefaintsAlarumandretreat。EnterEDWARD，GEORGE，RICHARD，MONTAGUE，WARWICK，andSoldiersEDWARDNowbreathewe，lords:goodfortunebidsuspause，Andsmooththefrownsofwarwithpeacefullooks。
　　Sometroopspursuethebloody-mindedqueen，ThatledcalmHenry，thoughhewereaking，Asdothasail，fill'dwithafrettinggust，Commandanargosytostemthewaves。
　　Butthinkyou，lords，thatCliffordfledwiththem？WARWICKNo，'tisimpossibleheshouldescape，For，thoughbeforehisfaceIspeakthewordsYourbrotherRichardmark'dhimforthegrave:
　　Andwheresoe'erheis，he'ssurelydead。
　　CLIFFORDgroans，anddiesEDWARDWhosesoulisthatwhichtakesherheavyleave？RICHARDAdeadlygroan，likelifeanddeath'sdeparting。EDWARDSeewhoitis:and，nowthebattle'sended，Iffriendorfoe，lethimbegentlyused。RICHARDRevokethatdoomofmercy，for'tisClifford；
　　Whonotcontentedthathelopp'dthebranchInhewingRutlandwhenhisleavesputforth，ButsethismurderingknifeuntotherootFromwhencethattenderspraydidsweetlyspring，Imeanourprincelyfather，DukeofYork。WARWICKFromoffthegatesofYorkfetchdownthehead，Yourfather'shead，whichCliffordplacedthere；
　　Insteadwhereofletthissupplytheroom:
　　Measureformeasuremustbeanswered。EDWARDBringforththatfatalscreech-owltoourhouse，Thatnothingsungbutdeathtousandours:
　　Nowdeathshallstophisdismalthreateningsound，Andhisill-bodingtonguenomoreshallspeak。WARWICKIthinkhisunderstandingisbereft。
　　Speak，Clifford，dostthouknowwhospeakstothee？
　　Darkcloudydeatho'ershadeshisbeamsoflife，Andhenorseesnorhearsuswhatwesay。RICHARDO，wouldhedid！andsoperhapshedoth:
　　'Tisbuthispolicytocounterfeit，BecausehewouldavoidsuchbittertauntsWhichinthetimeofdeathhegaveourfather。GEORGEIfsothouthink'st，vexhimwitheagerwords。RICHARDClifford，askmercyandobtainnograce。EDWARDClifford，repentinbootlesspenitence。WARWICKClifford，deviseexcusesforthyfaults。GEORGEWhilewedevisefelltorturesforthyfaults。RICHARDThoudidstloveYork，andIamsontoYork。EDWARDThoupitied'stRutland；Iwillpitythee。GEORGEWhere'sCaptainMargaret，tofenceyounow？WARWICKTheymockthee，Clifford:swearasthouwastwont。RICHARDWhat，notanoath？nay，thentheworldgoeshardWhenCliffordcannotsparehisfriendsanoath。
　　Iknowbythathe'sdead；and，bymysoul，Ifthisrighthandwouldbuytwohour'slife，ThatIinalldespitemightrailathim，Thishandshouldchopitoff，andwiththeissuingbloodStiflethevillainwhoseunstanchedthirstYorkandyoungRutlandcouldnotsatisfy。WARWICKAy，buthe'sdead:offwiththetraitor'shead，Andrearitintheplaceyourfather'sstands。