[♦] I gird thee with the valiant sword of York:
Rise, Richard, like a true Plantagenet,
And rise created princely Duke of York.
Plan. And so thrive Richard as thy foes may fall!
[175] And as my duty springs, so perish they
That grudge one thought against your majesty!
All. Welcome, high prince, the mighty Duke of York!
[♦] Som. [Aside] Perish, base prince, ignoble Duke of York!
Glou. Now will it best avail your majesty
180 To cross the seas and to be crown’d in France: