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And, in conclusion, wins the king from her [50]
With promise of his sister and what else
To strengthen and support King Edward’s place.
O Margaret, thus ’twill be; and thou, poor soul,
Art then forsaken, as thou went’st forlorn.

SECOND KEEPER

Say what art thou that talk’st of kings and queens? [55]

KING HENRY

More than I seem and less than I was born to:
A man at least, for less I should not be;
And men may talk of kings, and why not I?

SECOND KEEPER

Ay, but thou talk’st as if thou wert a king.

KING HENRY

Why so I am, in mind: and that’s enough. [60]

SECOND KEEPER

But if thou be a king, where is thy crown?

KING HENRY

My crown is in my heart, not on my head;
Not decked with diamonds and Indian stones,
Nor to be seen: my crown is called Content -
A crown it is that seldom kings enjoy. [65]

SECOND KEEPER

Well, if you be a king crownèd with content,
Your crown Content and you must be contented
To go along with us, for, as we think,
You are the king King Edward hath deposed;
And we his subjects, sworn in all allegiance, [70]
Will apprehend you as his enemy.

KING HENRY

But did you never swear and break an oath?