[40] As he will lose his head ere give consent

[♦] His master’s son, as worshipful he terms it,

Shall lose the royalty of England’s throne.

[♦] Buck. Withdraw you hence, my lord, I’ll follow you. [Exit Gloucester, Buckingham following.

Der. We have not yet set down this day of triumph.

[45] To-morrow, in mine opinion, is too sudden;

For I myself am not so well provided

[♦] As else I would be, were the day prolong’d.

Re-enter BISHOP OF ELY.

[♦] Ely. Where is my lord protector? I have sent for [♦] these strawberries.