[♦] 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: