The forlorne prince was taken as he fled
By Richard Crofts, a knight of Glostershire,
Who hearing of the proclamation spread,
That, who could bring him forth, should, for his hire,
Duely receiue a hundred poundes by yeere:
The prince he brought to end our ancient strife,
With promise made, that we should saue his life.
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In presence brought, the king to him thus spake:
“Fond wretch,” said he, “what did thy thoughts excite