WINCHESTER.
As will the rest, so willeth Winchester.
KING HENRY.
If Richard will be true, not that alone
But all the whole inheritance I give
That doth belong unto the house of York,
From whence you spring by lineal descent.
PLANTAGENET.
Thy humble servant vows obedience
And humble service till the point of death.
KING HENRY.
Stoop then and set your knee against my foot;
And in reguerdon of that duty done
I girt thee with the valiant sword of York.
Rise, Richard, like a true Plantagenet,
And rise created princely Duke of York.
PLANTAGENET.
And so thrive Richard as thy foes may fall!
And as my duty springs, so perish they
That grudge one thought against your Majesty!
ALL.
Welcome, high prince, the mighty Duke of York!
SOMERSET.
[Aside.] Perish, base prince, ignoble Duke of York!
GLOUCESTER.
Now will it best avail your Majesty
To cross the seas and to be crown’d in France.
The presence of a king engenders love
Amongst his subjects and his loyal friends,
As it disanimates his enemies.
KING HENRY.
When Gloucester says the word, King Henry goes;
For friendly counsel cuts off many foes.
GLOUCESTER.
Your ships already are in readiness.