Page 863 - Shakespeare - Vol. 1

Then, England’s messenger, return in post Exit Post.
And tell false Edward, thy supposèd king,
That Lewis of France is sending over masquers
To revel it with him and his new bride. [225]
Thou seest what’s passed: go fear thy king withal.

BONA

Tell him, in hope he’ll prove a widower shortly,
I’ll wear the willow garland for his sake.

MARGARET

Tell him my mourning weeds are laid aside
And I am ready to put armour on. [230]

WARWICK

Tell him from me that he hath done me wrong,
And therefore I’ll uncrown him ere’t be long.
[Giving money]
There’s thy reward; be gone.

KING LEWIS

But, Warwick,
Thou and Oxford with five thousand men
Shall cross the seas and bid false Edward battle; [235]
And, as occasion serves, this noble queen
And prince shall follow with a fresh supply.
Yet, ere thou go, but answer me one doubt:
What pledge have we of thy firm loyalty?

WARWICK

This shall assure my constant loyalty: [240]
That if our queen and this young prince agree,
I’ll join mine eldest daughter and my joy
To him forthwith in holy wedlock bands.

MARGARET

Yes, I agree, and thank you for your motion. -
Son Edward, she is fair and virtuous, [245]
Therefore delay not: give thy hand to Warwick,