[Exit Kent with Glaia. Margaret would follow, but is detained by lady Albemarle, who is half swooning. Winchester kneels and kisses the king's robe]

Win. My king,

Thou'rt still beloved.

Hen. Ah, what canst say to one

So pinioned by distress that he must lose

His dearest friend or dearest love?

Win. My lord, if friendship may have leave to speak

As fits its holy bond and name——

Hen. O, speak!

Say anything!