And lastly, to confirm that amity

55 With nuptial knot, if thou vouchsafe to grant

That virtuous Lady Bona, thy fair sister,

To England’s king in lawful marriage.

[♦] Q. Mar. [Aside] If that go forward, Henry’s hope is done.

[♦] War. [To Bona] And, gracious madam, in our king’s behalf,

60 I am commanded, with your leave and favour,

[♦] Humbly to kiss your hand and with my tongue

To tell the passion of my sovereign’s heart;

Where fame, late entering at his heedful ears,