[♦] Clif. My liege, the wound that bred this meeting here

Cannot be cured by words; therefore be still.

[♦] Rich. Then, executioner, unsheathe thy sword:

By him that made us all, I am resolved

125 That Clifford’s manhood lies upon his tongue.

Edw. Say, Henry, shall I have my right, or no?

A thousand men have broke their fasts to-day,

That ne’er shall dine unless thou yield the crown.

War. If thou deny, their blood upon thy head;

130 For York in justice puts his armour on.