Ready to fight; therefore be resolute.
Oxf. I thought no less: it is his policy
To haste thus fast, to find us unprovided.
Som. But he’s deceived; we are in readiness.
65 Q. Mar. This cheers my heart, to see your forwardness.
[♦] Oxf. Here pitch our battle; hence we will not budge.
Flourish and March. Enter KING EDWARD, GLOUCESTER, CLARENCE, and soldiers.
[♦] K. Edw. Brave followers, yonder stands the thorny wood,
Which, by the heavens’ assistance and your strength,
Must by the roots be hewn up yet ere night.