[5] And now in peace my soul shall part to heaven,

[♦] Since I have set my friends at peace on earth.

[♦] Rivers and Hastings, take each other’s hand;

Dissemble not your hatred, swear your love.

[♦] Riv. By heaven, my soul is purged from grudging hate;

10 And with my hand I seal my true heart’s love.

[♦] Hast. So thrive I, as I truly swear the like!

K. Edw. Take heed you dally not before your king;

Lest he that is the supreme King of kings

Confound your hidden falsehood and award