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King Henry the Fourth, IV. iv

Where is the prince your brother?

Glo. I think he's gone to hunt, my lord, at Windsor.

King. And how accompanied?

Glo. I do not know, my lord.

King. Is not his brother Thomas of Clarence with him?

Glo. No, my good lord; he is in presence here.

Cla. What would my lord and father?

King. Nothing but well to thee, Thomas of Clarence.

How chance thou art not with the prince thy brother?

He loves thee, and thou dost neglect him, Thomas;

Thou hast a better place in his affection

Than all thy brothers: cherish it, my boy,

And noble offices thou mayst effect

Of mediation, after I am dead,

Between his greatness and thy other brethren:

Therefore omit him not; blunt not his love,

Nor lose the good advantage of his grace

By seeming cold or careless of his will;

For he is gracious, if he be observ'd:

He hath a tear for pity and a hand

Open as day for melting charity;

Yet, notwithstanding, being incens'd, he's flint;

As humorous as winter, and as sudden

As flaws congealed in the spring of day.

His temper therefore must be well observ'd:

Chide him for faults, and do it reverently,

When you perceive his blood inclin'd to mirth;

But, being moody, give him line and scope,

Till that his passions, like a whale on ground,

 27 omit: neglect

30 observ'd: humored

33-35 Cf. n. 