2 KEEPER.
Say, what art thou, that talk’st of kings and queens?
KING HENRY.
More than I seem, and less than I was born to:
A man at least, for less I should not be;
And men may talk of kings, and why not I?
2 KEEPER.
Ay, but thou talk’st as if thou wert a king.
KING HENRY.
Why, so I am, in mind; and that’s enough.
2 KEEPER.
But, if thou be a king, where is thy crown?
KING HENRY.
My crown is in my heart, not on my head;
Not decked with diamonds and Indian stones,
Not to be seen. My crown is called content;
A crown it is that seldom kings enjoy.
2 KEEPER.
Well, if you be a king crowned with content,
Your crown content and you must be contented
To go along with us; for, as we think,
You are the king King Edward hath deposed;
And we his subjects, sworn in all allegiance,
Will apprehend you as his enemy.
KING HENRY.
But did you never swear, and break an oath?
2 KEEPER.
No, never such an oath; nor will not now.
KING HENRY.
Where did you dwell when I was King of England?