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King Henry the Sixth, III. i

Inferreth arguments of mighty strength,

And in conclusion wins the king from her,

With promise of his sister, and what else,

To strengthen and support King Edward's place.

O Margaret! thus 'twill be; and thou, poor soul,

Art then forsaken, as thou went'st forlorn.

Hum. Say, what art thou, that talk'st of kings and queens?

King. More than I seem, and less than I was born to:

A man at least, for less I should not be;

And men may talk of kings, and why not I?

Hum. Ay, but thou talk'st as if thou wert a king.

King. Why, so I am, in mind; and that's enough.

Hum. But, if thou be a king, where is thy crown?

King. My crown is in my heart, not on my head;

Not deck'd with diamonds and Indian stones,

Nor to be seen: my crown is call'd content;

A crown it is that seldom kings enjoy.

Hum. Well, if you be a king crown'd with content,

Your crown content and you must be contented

To go along with us; for, as we think,

You are the king King Edward hath depos'd;

And we his subjects, sworn in all allegiance,

Will apprehend you as his enemy.

King. But did you never swear, and break an oath?

Hum. No, never such an oath; nor will not now.

King. Where did you dwell when I was King of England?

Hum. Here in this country, where we now remain.

King. I was anointed king at nine months old;

My father and my grandfather were kings,

 50 in conclusion: finally

51 what else: anything else he desires

57 should not: could hardly

71 apprehend: arrest 