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King Henry the Sixth, I. i

Marquess of Suffolk, ambassador for Henry

King of England, that the said Henry shall

espouse the Lady Margaret, daughter unto

Reignier King of Naples, Sicilia, and Jeru-

salem, and crown her Queen of England ere the

thirtieth of May next ensuing.

'Item, That the duchy of Anjou and the county

of Maine shall be released and delivered to the

king her father—'

King. Uncle, how now!

Glo.Pardon me, gracious lord;

Some sudden qualm hath struck me at the heart

And dimm'd mine eyes, that I can read no further.

King. Uncle of Winchester, I pray, read on.

Win. 'Item, It is further agreed between

them, that the duchies of Anjou and Maine

shall be released and delivered over to the king

her father; and she sent over of the King of

England's own proper cost and charges, with

out having any dowry.'

King. They please us well. Lord Marquess, kneel down:

We here create thee the first Duke of Suffolk,

And girt thee with the sword. Cousin of York,

We here discharge your Grace from being regent

I' the parts of France, till term of eighteen months

Be full expir'd. Thanks, uncle Winchester,

Gloucester, York, Buckingham, Somerset,

Salisbury, and Warwick;

We thank you all for this great favour done,

In entertainment to my princely queen.

 51 Item: likewise

57 Uncle of Winchester: Beaufort was the king's half-great-uncle

58-63 Cf. n.

62 proper: personal

65 Cf. n.

66 girt: gird

68, 69 till expir'd; cf. n.

73 entertainment: service 