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  Our treasure seized, our soldiers put to flight,

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  And, as thou seest, ourselves in heavy plight.

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  KING LEWIS

  Renownèd queen, with patience calm the storm

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  While we bethink a means to break it off.

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  QUEEN MARGARET

  The more we stay, the stronger grows our foe.

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  KING LEWIS

  The more I stay, the more I’ll succor thee.

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  QUEEN MARGARET

  O, but impatience waiteth on true sorrow.

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  Enter Warwick,

  And see where comes the breeder of my sorrow.

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  KING LEWIS

  What’s he approacheth boldly to our presence?

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  QUEEN MARGARET

  Our Earl of Warwick, Edward’s greatest friend.

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  KING LEWIS,

  Welcome, brave Warwick. What brings thee to France?

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  He descends. She ariseth.

  QUEEN MARGARET,