Mess. The rebels are in Southwark; fly, my lord!
Jack Cade proclaims himself Lord Mortimer,
[♦] Descended from the Duke of Clarence’ house,
30 And calls your grace usurper openly
And vows to crown himself in Westminster.
His army is a ragged multitude
Of hinds and peasants, rude and merciless:
Sir Humphrey Stafford and his brother’s death
35 Hath given them heart and courage to proceed:
All scholars, lawyers, courtiers, gentlemen,