CHAUNT.
With lowly respect, zeal, devotion, and duty,
To your Majesty's state, and our Princess's beauty,
We entreat that you'll graciously grant us assistance
Against a wild man, who in spite of resistance,
Whoe'er in his road he may meet with, destroys,
And your peaceable subjects and liegemen annoys,
Then let your brave knights take this wild-man away,
And your humble petitioners shall ever pray.
Chorus—Then let, &c.
King.
What armed force will undertake this enterprize? When a savage strikes at the general safety, 'tis the duty of all good citizens to join against him.
Henry.
Haply, young Valentine, in gratitude for the high favours he receives, would gladly go alone on such an errand.
Haufray.
Ay, good my liege, his all-subduing valour must succeed.
Valentine.