Page 791 - Shakespeare - Vol. 3

KING

The Florentines and Senoys are by th’ears,
Have fought with equal fortune, and continue
A braving war.

FIRST LORD
So ’tis reported, sir.

KING

Nay, ’tis most credible. We here receive it
A certainty, vouched from our cousin Austria, [5]
With caution that the Florentine will move us
For speedy aid; wherein our dearest friend
Prejudicates the business, and would seem

To have us make denial.

FIRST LORD
His love and wisdom,
Approved so to your majesty, may plead [10]
For amplest credence.

KING

He hath armed our answer,
And Florence is denied before he comes;
Yet, for our gentlemen that mean to see
The Tuscan service, freely have they leave
To stand on either part.

SECOND LORD

It well may serve [15]
A nursery to our gentry, who are sick
For breathing and exploit.

KING
What’s he comes here?

Enter Bertram, Lafew, and Parolles.