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LADY GREY
So shall you bind me to your highness’ service.
KING EDWARD
What service wilt thou do me if I give them?
LADY GREY
What you command that rests in me to do. [45]
KING EDWARD
But you will take exceptions to my boon.
LADY GREY
No, gracious lord, except I cannot do it.
KING EDWARD
Ay, but thou canst do what I mean to ask.
LADY GREY
Why then, I will do what your grace commands.
GLOUCEST ER
[aside to Clarence]
He plies her hard, and much rain wears the marble. [50]
CLARENCE
[aside to Gloucester]
As red as fire! Nay then, her wax must melt.
LADY GREY
Why stops my lord? Shall I not hear my task?
KING EDWARD
An easy task: ’tis but to love a king.
LADY GREY
That’s soon performed because I am a subject.
KING EDWARD
