Before we hear him, of some things of weight,

That task[1] our thoughts, concerning us and France.

Re-enter Herald with the Archbishop of Canterbury,([F])[2] and Bishop of Ely,[3] L.H. The Bishops cross to R.C.

Cant. (R.C.) Heaven and its angels guard your sacred throne,

And make you long become it!

K. Hen.

Sure, we thank you.

My learned lord, we pray you to proceed,

And justly and religiously unfold,

Why the law Salique,([G]) that they have in France,