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He was convey'd by Richard Duke of Gloucester And the Lord Hastings, who attended him In secret ambush on the forest side And from the bishop's huntsmen rescued him; For hunting was his daily exercise.
That Edward is escaped from your brother, And fled, as he hears since, to Burgundy.
Ay, gracious sovereign; they are so link'd in friendship That young Prince Edward marries Warwick's daughter.
He, more incensed against your majesty Than all the rest, discharged me with these words: 'Tell him from me that he hath done me wrong, And therefore I'll uncrown him ere't be long.'
'Tell him,' quoth she, 'my mourning weeds are done, And I am ready to put armour on.'
These were her words, utter'd with mad disdain: 'Tell him, in hope he'll prove a widower shortly, I'll wear the willow garland for his sake.'
At my depart, these were his very words: 'Go tell false Edward, thy supposed king, That Lewis of France is sending over masquers To revel it with him and his new bride.'
My sovereign liege, no letters; and few words, But such as I, without your special pardon, Dare not relate.
To WARWICK My lord ambassador, these letters are for you, Sent from your brother, Marquess Montague: To KING LEWIS XI These from our king unto your majesty: To QUEEN MARGARET And, madam, these for you; from whom I know not.