Page 888 - Shakespeare - Vol. 1

Thou, brother Montague, in Buckingham,
Northampton, and in Leicestershire shalt find [15]
Men well inclined to hear what thou command’st. -
And thou, brave Oxford, wondrous well beloved
In Oxfordshire shalt muster up thy friends. -
My sovereign with the loving citizens,
Like to his island girt in with the ocean [20]
Or modest Diane circled with her nymphs,
Shall rest in London till we come to him. -
Fair lords, take leave and stand not to reply. -
Farewell, my sovereign.

KING HENRY

Farewell, my Hector, and my Troy’s true hope. [25]

CLARENCE

In sign of truth, I kiss your highness’ hand.
[He kisses the king’s hand.]

KING HENRY

Well-minded Clarence, be thou fortunate.

MONT AGUE

Comfort, my lord; and so I take my leave.
[He kisses the king’s hand.]

OXFORD

And thus I seal my truth and bid adieu.

[He kisses the king’s hand.]

KING HENRY

Sweet Oxford and my loving Montague [30]
And all at once, once more a happy farewell.

WARWICK

Farewell, sweet lords, let’s meet at Coventry.
Exeunt [by different doors, all but King Henry and Exeter].

KING HENRY

Here at the palace will I rest awhile.