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And give him from me this most needful note.

BLUNT

Upon my life, my lord, I’ll undertake it;
And so God give you quiet rest tonight.

RICHMOND

Good night, good captain Blunt. [40]
[Exit Blunt.]

Give me some ink and paper in my tent;
I’ll draw the form and model of our battle;
Limit each leader to his several charge,
And part in just proportion our small power.
Come, gentlemen: [45]
Let us consult upon tomorrow’s business;
Into my tent: the dew is raw and cold.
[Richmond, Brandon, Oxford and Herbert] withdraw into the tent. [The

others exeunt.]

Enter King Richard, Ratcliffe, Norfolk, and Catesby [and attendant
Soldiers].

KING RICHARD

What is’t o’clock?

CAT ESBY

It’s supper time, my lord: it’s nine o’clock.

KING RICHARD

I will not sup tonight. Give me some ink and paper. [50]
What, is my beaver easier than it was,
And all my armour laid into my tent?

CAT ESBY

It is, my liege, and all things are in readiness.

KING RICHARD

Good Norfolk, hie thee to thy charge;
Use careful watch; choose trusty sentinels. [55]