Page 503 - Shakespeare - Vol. 1

I’ll tell thee, Suffolk, why I am unmeet:
First, for I cannot flatter thee in pride;
Next, if I be appointed for the place, [165]
My Lord of Somerset will keep me here
Without discharge, money, or furniture,
Till France be won into the dauphin’s hands:
Last time I danced attendance on his will
Till Paris was besieged, famished, and lost. [170]

WARWICK

That can I witness, and a fouler fact
Did never traitor in the land commit.

SUFFOLK

Peace, headstrong Warwick!

WARWICK

Image of pride, why should I hold my peace?

Enter [Horner the] Armourer, and his Man [Peter guarded].

SUFFOLK

Because here is a man accused of treason: [175]
Pray God the Duke of York excuse himself!

Y ORK

Doth anyone accuse York for a traitor?

KING HENRY

What mean’st thou, Suffolk? Tell me, what are these?

SUFFOLK

Please it, your majesty, this is the man
[Pointing to Peter.]

That doth accuse his master of high treason; [180]
His words were these: that Richard, Duke of York,
Was rightful heir unto the English crown
And that your majesty was an usurper.

KING HENRY