But great men tremble when the lion roars;
20 And Humphrey is no little man in England.
First note that he is near you in descent,
And should you fall, he as the next will mount.
Me seemeth then it is no policy,
Respecting what a rancorous mind he bears
25 And his advantage following your decease,
That he should come about your royal person
Or be admitted to your highness’ council.
[♦] By flattery hath he won the commons’ hearts,