Prepare thy battle early in the morning,

And put thy fortune to the arbitrement

[90] Of bloody strokes and mortal-staring war.

I, as I may—that which I would I cannot,—

With best advantage will deceive the time,

And aid thee in this doubtful shock of arms:

But on thy side I may not be too forward,

[95] Lest, being seen, thy brother, tender George,

Be executed in his father’s sight.

[♦] Farewell: the leisure and the fearful time