Eper. Madam, I will. [Exit.
Cath. And now, My lords, after these funerals be done, We will, with all the speed we can, provide For Henry's coronation from Polony. Come, let us take his body hence.30 [The body of King Charles is borne out; and exeunt all except the King of Navarre and Pleshé.
Nav. And now, Pleshé, [395] whilst that these broils do last, My opportunity may serve it fit To steal from France, and hie me to my home, For there's no safety in this realm for me: And now that Henry is call'd from Poland, It is my due, by just succession; And therefore, as speedily as I can perform, I'll muster up an army secretly, For fear that Guise, join'd with the king of Spain, Might seek [396] to cross me in mine enterprise.40 But God, that always doth defend the right, Will show his mercy, and preserve us still.
Pleshé. The virtues of our true religion Cannot but march, with many graces more, Whose army shall discomfort all your foes, And, at the length, in Pampelonia [397] crown (In spite of Spain, and all the popish power, That holds it from your highness wrongfully) Your majesty her rightful lord and sovereign.
Nav. Truth, Pleshé; and God so prosper me in all,50 As I intend to labour for the truth, And true profession of his holy word! Come, Pleshé, let's away whilst time doth serve. [Exeunt.
SCENE XIV.
Trumpets sound within, and a cry of "Vive le Roi" two or three times. Enter [398] Anjou crowned as King Henry the Third; Catherine the Queen Mother, the Cardinal of Lorraine, Guise, Epernoun, Mugeroun, the Cutpurse, and others.
All. Vive le Roi, Vive le Roi! [A flourish of trumpets.
Cath. Welcome from Poland, Henry, once again! Welcome to France, thy father's royal seat! Here hast thou a country void of fears, A warlike people to maintain thy right, A watchful senate for ordaining laws, A loving mother to preserve thy state, And all things that a king may wish besides; All this, and more, hath Henry with his crown.
Card. And long may Henry enjoy all this, and more!10