And, when I spy advantage, claim the crown,

For that’s the golden mark I seek to hit:

Nor shall proud Lancaster usurp my right,

240 Nor hold the sceptre in his childish fist,

Nor wear the diadem upon his head,

[♦] Whose church-like humours fits not for a crown.

Then, York, be still awhile, till time do serve:

Watch thou and wake when others be asleep,

245 To pry into the secrets of the state;

[♦] Till Henry, surfeiting in joys of love,