Act 5 — Scene V. Another part of the field.
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The trumpets sound. Enter the King, Prince of Wales, Lord John of Lancaster, Earl of Westmoreland, with Worcester and Vernon prisoners.[3233]
King. Thus ever did rebellion find rebuke.[3234] Ill-spirited Worcester! did not we send grace,[3235] Pardon and terms of love to all of you? And wouldst thou turn our offers contrary? Misuse the tenour of thy kinsman's trust?5 Three knights upon our party slain to-day, A noble earl and many a creature else Had been alive this hour,[3236] If like a Christian thou hadst truly borne Betwixt our armies true intelligence.10 Wor. What I have done my safety urged me to; And I embrace this fortune patiently, Since not to be avoided it falls on me.[3237] King. Bear Worcester to the death, and Vernon too:[3238] Other offenders we will pause upon.15
[Exeunt Worcester and Vernon, guarded.[3239]
How goes the field? Prince. The noble Scot, Lord Douglas, when he saw[3240] The fortune of the day quite turn'd from him,[3241] The noble Percy slain, and all his men Upon the foot of fear, fled with the rest;20 And falling from a hill, he was so bruised That the pursuers took him. At my tent The Douglas is; and I beseech your grace I may dispose of him. King. With all my heart. Prince. Then, brother John of Lancaster, to you[3242]25 This honourable bounty shall belong:[3242] Go to the Douglas, and deliver him Up to his pleasure, ransomless and free: His valour shown upon our crests to-day[3243] Hath taught us how to cherish such high deeds[3243][3244]30 Even in the bosom of our adversaries. Lan. I thank your grace for this high courtesy,[3245] Which I shall give away immediately.[3245][3246] King. Then this remains, that we divide our power. You, son John, and my cousin Westmoreland35 Towards York shall bend you with your dearest speed,[3247] To meet Northumberland and the prelate Scroop,[3248] Who, as we hear, are busily in arms: Myself and you, son Harry, will towards Wales,[3249] To fight with Glendower and the Earl of March.40 Rebellion in this land shall lose his sway,[3250] Meeting the check of such another day: And since this business so fair is done,[3251] Let us not leave till all our own be won. [Exeunt.