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Percy.
Lord Bishop, what was rash in me, is wise
In you; I dare not own the plan. 'Tis not
Mine. Yet will I, if you please,
Quickly to the Lord Mayor, and work him onward
To this most glorious voyage; on which cast
I'll set my whole estate,
But we will bring these Gallic rovers under.

Queen Philippa.
Thanks, brave Lord Percy; you have the thanks
Of England's Queen, and will, ere long, of England.
[Exeunt.

SCENE. At Cressy. Sir Thomas Dagworth and Lord Audley meeting.

Audley.
GOOD-MORROW, brave Sir Thomas; the bright morn
Smiles on our army, and the gallant sun
Springs from the hills like a young hero
Into the battle, shaking his golden locks
Exultingly: this is a promising day.