And he that brings his head unto the king
Shall have a thousand crowns for his reward.
Follow me, soldiers: we'll devise a mean 72
To reconcile you all unto the king. Exeunt omnes.
Scene Nine
[Kenilworth Castle]
Sound Trumpets. Enter King, Queen, and Somerset on the Terrace.
King. Was ever king that joy'd an earthly throne,
And could command no more content than I?
No sooner was I crept out of my cradle
But I was made a king at nine months old: 4
Was never subject long'd to be a king
As I do long and wish to be a subject.
Enter Buckingham and Clifford.
Buck. Health, and glad tidings, to your majesty!
King. Why, Buckingham, is the traitor Cade surpris'd? 8
Or is he but retir'd to make him strong?
Enter multitudes with halters about their necks.
Clif. He's fled, my lord, and all his powers do yield;
And humbly thus, with halters on their necks,
Expect your highness' doom, of life, or death. 12
King. Then, heaven, set ope thy everlasting gates,
To entertain my vows of thanks and praise!
Soldiers, this day have you redeem'd your lives,
And show'd how well you love your prince and country: 16
8 surpris'd: taken prisoner
14 entertain: receive
