Henry IV, Part II by William Shakespeare

Act 4 - Scene 2

Another part of the forest

Lord Mowbray : If not, we ready are to try our fortunes [p]To the last man.

Lord Hastings : And though we here fall down, [p]We have supplies to second our
attempt. [p]If they miscarry, theirs shall second them; [p]And so
success of mischief shall be born, [p]And heir from heir shall hold
this quarrel up [p]Whiles England shall have generation.

Lord Hastings : Go, Captain, and deliver to the army [p]This news of peace. Let them
have pay, and part. [p]I know it will please them. Hie thee, Captain.

Lord Mowbray : You wish me health in very happy season, [p]For I am on the sudden
something ill.

Lord Mowbray : So much the worse, if your own rule be true.

Lord Mowbray : This had been cheerful after victory.

Lord Hastings : My lord, our army is dispers'd already. [p]Like youthful steers
unyok'd, they take their courses [p]East, west, north, south; or like
a school broke up, [p]Each hurries toward his home and
sporting-place.

Lord Mowbray : Is this proceeding just and honourable?

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