Scene 1. Room in the earl of Pembroke's castle. Pembroke in bed. Richford and Albemarle attending.

Pem. The king has come?

Alb. He waits upon your grace

As a good servant; with demeanor speaks

True sorrow you are brought so low.

Pem. [Stoutly] Ha! Low?

Alb. Sir, but in body. Pembroke's mounting mind

Can never be struck down.

Pem. He's sad, you say?

Alb. In tears, your grace. He weeps more like a son