KING. A gem indeed! no prince hath such a one.
Good, good old man, as welcome unto me
As cool fresh air in heat's extremity.
FITZ. And I as glad to kiss my sovereign's hand,
As the wreck'd swimmer, when he feels the land.
QUEEN. Welcome, Fitzwater, I am glad to see you.
FITZ. I thank your grace: but let me hug these twain,
Leicester and Richmond, Christ's sworn champions,
That follow'd Richard in his holy war.
RICH. Noble Fitzwater, thanks, and welcome both.
LEI. O God, how glad I am to see this lord!
I cannot speak, but welcome at a word.
ROB. H. Next, take good Ely in your royal hands,
Who fled from death and most uncivil bonds.
KING. Robin, thy gifts exceed. Morton, my chancellor!
In this man giv'st thou holiness and honour.
ELY. Indeed he gives me, and he gave me life,
Preserving me from fierce pursuing foes.
When I, to blame, had wrought him many woes.
With me he likewise did preserve this seal,
Which I surrender to your majesty.
KING. Keep it, good Ely, keep it still for me.