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ACT IV IT

Scene I IT

[A Room in a Castle. Coals burning in a brazier.]

Enter Hubert and Executioners.

HUBERT
Heat me these irons hot; and look thou stand
Within the arras: when I strike my foot
Upon the bosom of the ground, rush forth

And bind the boy which you shall find with me
Fast to the chair. Be heedful: hence, and watch. [5]

FIRST EXECUTIONER
I hope your warrant will bear out the deed.

HUBERT
Uncleanly scruples! fear not you; look to’t.
[The Executioners withdraw.]

Young lad, come forth; I have to say with you.

Enter Arthur.

ARTHUR
Good morrow, Hubert.

HUBERT
Good morrow, little prince.

ARTHUR
As little prince, having so great a title [10]