Henry VI, Part III by William Shakespeare

Act 4 - Scene 1

London. The palace.

Marquess of Montague : Yet, to have join'd with France in such alliance [p]Would more have
strengthen'd this our commonwealth [p]'Gainst foreign storms than any
home-bred marriage.

Marquess of Montague : But the safer when 'tis back'd with France.

Post : My sovereign liege, no letters; and few words, [p]But such as I,
without your special pardon, [p]Dare not relate.

Post : At my depart, these were his very words: [p]'Go tell false Edward, thy
supposed king, [p]That Lewis of France is sending over masquers [p]To
revel it with him and his new bride.'

Post : These were her words, utter'd with mad disdain: [p]'Tell him, in hope
he'll prove a widower shortly, [p]I'll wear the willow garland for his
sake.'

Post : 'Tell him,' quoth she, 'my mourning weeds are done, [p]And I am ready
to put armour on.'

Post : He, more incensed against your majesty [p]Than all the rest,
discharged me with these words: [p]'Tell him from me that he hath done
me wrong, [p]And therefore I'll uncrown him ere't be long.'

Post : Ay, gracious sovereign; they are so link'd in [p]friendship [p]That
young Prince Edward marries Warwick's daughter.

Marquess of Montague : So God help Montague as he proves true!

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