And chiefly therefore I thank God and thee;

He was the author, thou the instrument.

Therefore, that I may conquer fortune’s spite

20 By living low, where fortune cannot hurt me,

And that the people of this blessed land

May not be punish’d with my thwarting stars,

Warwick, although my head still wear the crown,

I here resign my government to thee,

25 For thou art fortunate in all thy deeds.

War. Your grace hath still been famed for virtuous;