And in conclusion drove us to seek out
This head of safety; and withal to pry
Into his title, the which we find 104
Too indirect for long continuance.
Blunt. Shall I return this answer to the king?
Hot. Not so, Sir Walter: we'll withdraw awhile.
Go to the king; and let there be impawn'd 108
Some surety for a safe return again,
And in the morning early shall my uncle
Bring him our purposes; and so farewell.
Blunt. I would you would accept of grace and love. 112
Hot. And may be so we shall.
Blunt.Pray God, you do!
Scene Four
[York. The Archbishop's Palace]
Enter the Archbishop of York and Sir Michael.
Arch. Hie, good Sir Michael; bear this sealed brief
With winged haste to the lord marshal;
This to my cousin Scroop, and all the rest
To whom they are directed. If you knew 4
How much they do import, you would make haste.
Sir M. My good lord,
I guess their tenour.
Arch.Like enough you do.
To-morrow, good Sir Michael, is a day 8
Wherein the fortune of ten thousand men
Must bide the touch; for, sir, at Shrewsbury,
As I am truly given to understand,
The king with mighty and quick-raised power 12
103 head of safety: army for protection
105 indirect: crooked
1 brief: letter
10 bide the touch: be put to the test