Page 2953 - Shakespeare - Vol. 1
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And wear it as a favour; and with that
He would unhorse the lustiest challenger.
BOLINGBROKE
As dissolute as desperate. Yet through both [20]
I see some sparks of better hope, which elder years
May happily bring forth. But who comes here?
Enter Aumerle, amazed.
AUMERLE
Where is the King?
BOLINGBROKE
What means
Our cousin, that he stares and looks so wildly?
AUMERLE
God save your grace. I do beseech your majesty [25]
To have some conference with your grace alone.
BOLINGBROKE
Withdraw yourselves, and leave us here alone.
[Exeunt Percy and lords.]
What is the matter with our cousin now?
AUMERLE
For ever may my knees grow to the earth,
My tongue cleave to my roof within my mouth, [30]
Unless a pardon ere I rise or speak.
BOLINGBROKE
Intended or committed was this fault?
If on the first, how heinous e’er it be
To win thy after-love I pardon thee.
AUMERLE
Then give me leave that I may turn the key [35]
That no man enter till my tale be done.
