Henry VI, Part II by William Shakespeare

Act 5 - Scene 1

Fields between Dartford and Blackheath.

Alexander Iden : If one so rude and of so mean condition [p]May pass into the presence
of a king, [p]Lo, I present your grace a traitor's head, [p]The head
of Cade, whom I in combat slew.

Alexander Iden : I was, an't like your majesty.

Alexander Iden : Alexander Iden, that's my name; [p]A poor esquire of Kent, that loves
his king.

Alexander Iden : May Iden live to merit such a bounty. [p]And never live but true unto
his liege!

Richard Plantagenet the Younger : And if words will not, then our weapons shall.

Richard Plantagenet the Younger : Oft have I seen a hot o'erweening cur [p]Run back and bite, because he
was withheld; [p]Who, being suffer'd with the bear's fell paw, [p]Hath
clapp'd his tail between his legs and cried: [p]And such a piece of
service will you do, [p]If you oppose yourselves to match Lord
Warwick.

Young Clifford : And so to arms, victorious father, [p]To quell the rebels and their
complices.

Richard Plantagenet the Younger : Fie! charity, for shame! speak not in spite, [p]For you shall sup with
Jesu Christ to-night.

Young Clifford : Foul stigmatic, that's more than thou canst tell.

Richard Plantagenet the Younger : If not in heaven, you'll surely sup in hell.

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