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 Har.We do find it here, There was in Wales a certaine fray of late, Betweene two noblemen, but what of this? Followes it straight Lord Cobham must be he Did cause the same? I dare be sworne (good knight) He neuer dreampt of any such contention.

Bish.But in his name the quarrell did begin, About the opinion which he held (my liege.)

Har.How if it did? was either he in place, To take part with them, or abette them in it? If brabling fellowes, whose in kindled bloud, Seethes in their fiery vaines, will needes go fight, Making their quarrells of some words that passt, Either of you, or you, amongst their cuppes, Is the fault yours, or are they guiltie of it?

Suffolke.With pardon of your Highnesse (my dread lord) Such little sparkes neglected, may in time Grow to a mighty flame: but thats not all, He doth beside maintaine a strange religion, And will not be compelld to come to masse.

Bish.We do beseech you therefore gracious prince, Without offence vnto your maiesty We may be bold to vse authoritie.

HarryAs how?

BishopTo summon him vnto the Arches, Where such offences haue their punishment.

HarryTo answere personally, is that your meaning?

Bishop.It is, my lord.

HarryHow if he appeale?

BishopHe cannot (my Lord) in such a case as this.

Suffolke.Not where Religion is the plea, my lord.

HarryI tooke it alwayes, that our selfe stoode out, As a sufficient refuge, vnto whome Not any but might lawfully appeale. But weele not argue now vpon that poynt: For sir Iohn Old-castle whom you accuse, Let