[70] Much about cock-shut time, from troop to troop

Went through the army, cheering up the soldiers.

[♦] K. Rich. So, I am satisfied. Give me a bowl of wine:

I have not that alacrity of spirit,

[♦] Nor cheer of mind, that I was wont to have.

Set it down. Is ink and paper ready?

75 Rat. It is, my lord.

[♦] K. Rich. Bid my guard watch. Leave me. Ratcliff,

[♦] About the mid of night come to my tent

[♦] And help to arm me. Leave me, I say. [Exeunt Ratcliff and the other attendants.