And to the king in hast this newes do beare,

Who to their words his will doth so incline,

That Clarence match is broke by his designe:

King Edward iealous of his children’s fate,

Gainst Clarence in his heart beares secret hate.

23.

This opportunitie I straight do snatch,

Striking the steele while yet the fire is in,

In the king’s brest such hatred I do hatch

Against our brother, that his hand I win