But, to the matter that we have in hand:
I say, my sovereign, York is meetest man
To be your regent in the realm of France.
160 Suf. Before we make election, give me leave
To show some reason, of no little force,
That York is most unmeet of any man.
York. I’ll tell thee, Suffolk, why I am unmeet:
First, for I cannot flatter thee in pride;
165 Next, if I be appointed for the place,
[♦] My Lord of Somerset will keep me here,