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K. Edw. Is Lewis so brave? belike he thinks me Henry.

But what said Lady Bona to my marriage?

Post. These were her words, utter'd with mild disdain:

'Tell him, in hope he'll prove a widower shortly,

I'll wear the willow garland for his sake.'

K. Edw. I blame not her, she could say little less;

She had the wrong. But what said Henry's queen?

For I have heard that she was there in place.

Post. 'Tell him,' quoth she, 'my mourning weeds are done,

And I am ready to put armour on.'

K. Edw. Belike she minds to play the Amazon.

But what said Warwick to these injuries?

Post. He, more incens'd against your majesty

Than all the rest, discharg'd me with these words:

"Tell him from me that he hath done me wrong,

And therefore I'll uncrown him ere 't be long.'

K. Edw. Ha! durst the traitor breathe out so proud words?

Well, I will arm me, being thus forewarn'd:

They shall have wars, and pay for their presumption.

But say, is Warwick friends with Margaret?

Post. Ay, gracious sovereign; they are so link'd in friendship,

That young Prince Edward marries Warwick's daughter.

Clar. Belike the elder; Clarence will have the younger.

Now, brother king, farewell, and sit you fast,

For I will hence to Warwick's other daughter;

 96 brave: full of bravado

103 in place: present

104 done: done with, laid aside

118 Cf. n.

119 sit you fast: seat yourself firmly 