Som. My liege, it is young Henry, earl of Richmond.

[♦] K. Hen. Come hither, England’s hope. [Lays his hand on his head] If secret powers

Suggest but truth to my divining thoughts,

[70] This pretty lad will prove our country’s bliss.

His looks are full of peaceful majesty,

His head by nature framed to wear a crown,

His hand to wield a sceptre, and himself

Likely in time to bless a regal throne.

75 Make much of him, my lords, for this is he

[♦] Must help you more than you are hurt by me.