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That had not God for some strong purpose steeled
The hearts of men, they must perforce have melted, [35]
And barbarism itself have pitied him.
But heaven hath a hand in these events,
To whose high will we bound our calm contents.
To Bolingbroke are we sworn subjects now,
Whose state and honour I for aye allow. [40]

Enter Aumerle.

DUCHESS

Here comes my son Aumerle.

Y ORK

Aumerle that was;
But that is lost for being Richard’s friend;
And, madam, you must call him Rutland now.
I am in Parliament pledge for his truth
And lasting fealty to the new-made King. [45]

DUCHESS

Welcome, my son! Who are the violets now
That strew the green lap of the new-come spring?

AUMERLE

Madam, I know not, nor I greatly care not.
God knows I had as lief be none as one.

Y ORK

Well, bear you well in this new spring of time, [50]
Lest you be cropp’d before you come to prime.
What news from Oxford? Hold those justs and triumphs?

AUMERLE

For aught I know, my lord, they do.

Y ORK

You will be there, I know.

AUMERLE