And come with blood and naked sword to court us,

We’ll to the field; and when bright victory

Hath with the sacred laurel bound our brows,

The princes’ heads in triumph shall be borne

Throughout our ranks; rebellion’s just reward!

2nd Bar. Then are they traitors to their God and country.

3rd Bar. And as the crown is now untenanted,

’Tis fit the most deserving brow should wear it.

1st Bar. If any one there be that doth deserve it,

’Tis he that hath it even now in trust.