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Had he none else to make a stale but me?

Then none but I shall turn his jest to sorrow.

I was the chief that rais'd him to the crown,

And I'll be chief to bring him down again:

Not that I pity Henry's misery,

But seek revenge on Edward's mockery.

 

Rich. Now tell me, brother Clarence, what think you

Of this new marriage with the Lady Grey?

Hath not our brother made a worthy choice?

Clar. Alas! you know, 'tis far from hence to France;

How could he stay till Warwick made return?

Som. My lords, forbear this talk; here comes the king.

Rich. And his well-chosen bride.

Clar. I mind to tell him plainly what I think.

K. Edw. Now, brother of Clarence, how like you our choice,

That you stand pensive, as half malcontent?

Clar. As well as Lewis of France, or the Earl of Warwick,

 260 stale: dupe

262 chief: principal means

 6 S. d.; cf. n.

8 mind: intend

10 malcontent: dissatisfied 