WARWICK.
I came from Edward as ambassador,
But I return his sworn and mortal foe.
Matter of marriage was the charge he gave me,
But dreadful war shall answer his demand.
Had he none else to make a stale but me?
Then none but I shall turn his jest to sorrow.
I was the chief that raised him to the crown,
And I’ll be chief to bring him down again:
Not that I pity Henry’s misery,
But seek revenge on Edward’s mockery.
[Exit.]
ACT IV
SCENE I. London. The Palace
Enter Richard (Duke of Gloucester), George (Duke of Clarence), Somerset and Montague.
RICHARD.
Now tell me, brother Clarence, what think you
Of this new marriage with the Lady Grey?
Hath not our brother made a worthy choice?
GEORGE.
Alas, you know ’tis far from hence to France!
How could he stay till Warwick made return?
SOMERSET.
My lords, forbear this talk; here comes the King.
Flourish. Enter King Edward, attended; Lady Grey as Queen Elizabeth; Pembroke, Stafford, Hastings and others. Four stand on one side, and four on the other.
RICHARD.
And his well-chosen bride.