No sooner was I crept out of my cradle

But I was made a king, at nine months old.

5 Was never subject long’d to be a king

[♦] As I do long and wish to be a subject.

Enter BUCKINGHAM and old CLIFFORD.

Buck. Health and glad tidings to your majesty!

King. Why, Buckingham, is the traitor Cade surprised?

[♦] Or is he but retired to make him strong?

Enter, below, multitudes, with halters about their necks.

[10] Clif. He is fled, my lord, and all his powers do yield;