Percy. I had thought, my lord, to have learn'd his health of you.[1217][1218]
North. Why, is he not with the queen?[1217][1219]25
Percy. No, my good Lord; he hath forsook the court,
Broken his staff of office and dispersed
The household of the king.
North. What was his reason?[1220]
He was not so resolved when last we spake together.[1220][1221]
Percy. Because your lordship was proclaimed traitor.30
But he, my lord, is gone to Ravenspurgh,
To offer service to the Duke of Hereford,
And sent me over by Berkeley, to discover[1222]
What power the Duke of York had levied there;
Then with directions to repair to Ravenspurgh.[1223]35
North. Have you forgot the Duke of Hereford, boy?[1224]
Percy. No, my good Lord, for that is not forgot
Which ne'er I did remember: to my knowledge,
I never in my life did look on him.
North. Then learn to know him now; this is the duke.40
Percy. My gracious lord, I tender you my service,
Such as it is, being tender, raw and young;
Which elder days shall ripen and confirm
To more approved service and desert.
Boling. I thank thee, gentle Percy; and be sure45
I count myself in nothing else so happy
As in a soul remembering my good friends;
And, as my fortune ripens with thy love,[1225]
It shall be still thy true love's recompense:
My heart this covenant makes, my hand thus seals it.50