[♦] Q. Eliz. I go. Write to me very shortly,

[♦] And you shall understand from me her mind.

[430] K. Rich. Bear her my true love’s kiss; and so, farewell. [Exit Queen Elizabeth.

[♦] Relenting fool, and shallow, changing woman!

Enter RATCLIFF; CATESBY following.

[♦] How now! what news?

[♦] Rat. My gracious sovereign, on the western coast

[♦] Rideth a puissant navy; to the shore

435 Throng many doubtful hollow-hearted friends,

Unarm’d, and unresolved to beat them back: