Edw. Knowest thou him, Gaveston?
Gav. I, my lord; His name is Spencer, he is well allied; For my sake, let him wait upon your grace; Scarce shall you find a man of more desert.
Edw. Then, Spencer, wait upon me, for his sake250 I'll grace thee with a higher style ere long.
Y. Spen. No greater titles happen unto me, Than to be favoured of your majesty.
Edw. Cousin, this day shall be your marriage feast. And, Gaveston, think that I love thee well, To wed thee to our niece, the only heir Unto the Earl of Gloucester late deceased.
Gav. I know, my lord, many will stomach me, But I respect neither their love nor hate.
Edw. The headstrong barons shall not limit me;260 He that I list to favour shall be great. Come, let's away; and when the marriage ends, Have at the rebels, and their 'complices! [Exeunt omnes.
SCENE III.
Enter [238] Lancaster, Young Mortimer, Warwick, Pembroke, and Kent.
Kent. My lords, of love to this our native land I come to join with you and leave the king; And in your quarrel and the realm's behoof Will be the first that shall adventure life.