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RIVERS

But, madam, where is Warwick then become? [25]

QUEEN ELIZABETH

I am informèd that he comes towards London
To set the crown once more on Henry’s head.
Guess thou the rest: King Edward’s friends must down.
But to prevent the tyrant’s violence -
For trust not him that hath once broken faith - [30]
I’ll hence forthwith unto the sanctuary
To save at least the heir of Edward’s right.
There shall I rest secure from force and fraud.
Come, therefore, let us fly while we may fly:
If Warwick take us we are sure to die. [35]

Exeunt.

Scene V IT

Enter Gloucester, Lord Hastings, and Sir William Stanley [with Soldiers].

GLOUCEST ER

Now, my Lord Hastings and Sir William Stanley,
Leave off to wonder why I drew you hither
Into this chiefest thicket of the park.
Thus stands the case: you know our king, my brother,
Is prisoner to the bishop here, at whose hands [5]
He hath good usage and great liberty
And, often but attended with weak guard,
Comes hunting this way to disport himself.
I have advertised him by secret means
That if about this hour he make this way [10]
Under the colour of his usual game
He shall here find his friends with horse and men
To set him free from his captivity.

Enter King Edward, and a Huntsman with him.

HUNT SMAN

This way, my lord, for this way lies the game.