And if King Edward be as true and just

As I am subtle, false and treacherous,

This day should Clarence closely be mew’d up,

[♦] About a prophecy, which says that G

[40] Of Edward’s heirs the murderer shall be.

[♦] Dive, thoughts, down to my soul: here Clarence comes.

Enter CLARENCE, guarded, and BRAKENBURY.

[♦] Brother, good day: what means this armed guard

That waits upon your grace?

[♦] Clar. His majesty,