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Sir Christopher, tell Richmond this from me: That in the sty of this most bloody boar My son George Stanley is frank’d up in hold: If I revolt, off goes young George’s head; The fear of that withholds my present aid. But, tell me, where is princely Richmond now?
Sir Christopher, tell Richmond this from me: That in the lair of this very vicious boar My son George Stanley is locked up tight: If I turn against him, young George will lose his head; The fear of that stops me from helping right now. But, tell me, where is Prince Richmond at the moment?
At Pembroke, or at Harford-west, in Wales.
He’s at Pembroke, or at Harford-west, in Wales.
What men of name resort to him?
What important men are joining him?
Sir Walter Herbert, a renowned soldier; Sir Gilbert Talbot, Sir William Stanley; Oxford, redoubted Pembroke, Sir James Blunt, And Rice ap Thomas with a valiant crew; And many more of noble fame and worth: And towards London they do bend their course, If by the way they be not fought withal.
Sir Walter Herbert, a well-known soldier; Sir Gilbert Talbot, Sir William Stanley; Oxford, the mighty Pembroke, Sir James Blunt, And Rice ap Thomas with his brave group; And many others of noble reputation and value: And they’re heading towards London, unless they are stopped along the way.
Return unto thy lord; commend me to him: Tell him the queen hath heartily consented He shall espouse Elizabeth her daughter. These letters will resolve him of my mind. Farewell.
Go back to your lord; give him my regards: Tell him the queen has fully agreed That he will marry her daughter, Elizabeth. These letters will explain everything about my thoughts. Goodbye.