Page 875 - Shakespeare - Vol. 1

Nay then I see that Edward needs must down. -
Yet, Warwick, in despite of all mischance,
Of thee thyself and all thy complices,
Edward will always bear himself as king: [45]
Though Fortune’s malice overthrow my state,
My mind exceeds the compass of her wheel.

WARWICK

Then, for his mind, be Edward England’s king,
Takes off his crown.

But Henry now shall wear the English crown
And be true king indeed: thou but the shadow. - [50]
My lord of Somerset, at my request
See that forthwith Duke Edward be conveyed
Unto my brother, Archbishop of York.
When I have fought with Pembroke and his fellows
I’ll follow you and tell what answer [55]
Lewis and the Lady Bona send to him. -
Now, for a while farewell, good Duke of York.

They [begin to] lead him out forcibly.

KING EDWARD

What fates impose, that men must needs abide;
It boots not to resist both wind and tide.

[Exit, guarded, with Somerset.]

OXFORD

What now remains, my lords, for us to do [60]
But march to London with our soldiers?

WARWICK

Ay, that’s the first thing that we have to do,
To free King Henry from imprisonment
And see him seated in the regal throne.

Exeunt.

Scene IV IT

Enter Rivers and Queen Elizabeth weeping.