Richard accepts this chiding and says that he has already taken control of himself: 'This ague fit of fear is over-blown / An easy task it is to win our own.' Richard's mood, however, is reversed when Scroop continues his report with the information that the Duke of York has joined the rebels who are backing Bolingbroke. (155-56)Д¬arlisle then begs Richard not to be so morbidly self-absorbed but to put his fear of the foe to good use in opposing him. The king ignores Aumerle, however, and launches into an extended monologue about the sad fate of kings in this transitory world: For God's sake, let us sit upon the groundДЄnd tell sad stories of the death of kings. (Of course, what actually happened was that those who were captured were executed, but Scroop is unable to reveal this to the king until Richard's tirade is over.)ДЄumerle asks a very practical question: 'Where is the Duke my father?' York, remember, had been left in charge of the kingdom. He also tells the king that Bushy and Green have made their peace with Bolingbroke, but before he can explain what he means, Richard launches into an attack on his fickle friends. He announces that the entire British nation, including women, old men, beardless boys, and clergymen, has risen up in arms against the king. Scroop, a loyal follower of Richard, comes on the scene with yet worse news.

Recovering his poise, Richard proclaims confidence in York: The crown will be preserved. 'Time hath set a blot upon my pride,' he moans Aumerle turns and reminds him that he should carry himself like a king. Hearing this, the king falls into despair. He says that Richard stayed too long in Ireland had he returned only a day earlier, Salisbury could have brought him an army of twelve thousand Welshmen. Salisbury enters with the bad news that the Welsh army, believing that the king was slain, disbanded. 'The Power that made you king,' he says, will 'keep you king in spite of all' he admonishes that 'the means that heavens yield must be embraced / And not neglected.' Aumerle, York's son, agrees 'that we are too remiss / Whilst Bolingbroke, through our security / Grows strong and great in substance and in power.' Richard does not catch their meaning, how-ever, and reiterates his faith that 'The breath of worldly men cannot depose / The deputy elected by the Lord.' He bids the land itself rear up and attack Bolingbroke and his men, but the Bishop of Carlisle wisely suggests that they do something more practical than prattle. So, weeping, smiling, greet I thee, my earth,ДЄnd do thee favours with my royal hands. Plays fondly with her tears and smiles in meeting, Though rebels wound thee with their horses' hoofs. In a highly emotional soliloquy, he declares,Дear earth, I do salute thee with my hand, He weeps for joy and is convinced that his presence will be enough to deter the rebel forces. He is joyous to be back in his native country again, especially after a difficult crossing of the Irish Sea. Bolingbroke then announces that he will set out for Wales, where the king has joined Glendower.Д«olingbroke was right Richard has indeed landed back in Wales and is now at Carlisle with his army. York assures him that he has already dispatched a messenger to her. But before the two men allow themselves to be led proudly away, believing their cause to be just, Bushy defiantly proclaims that 'more welcome is the stroke of death to me / Than Bolingbroke to England.' Green adds that he is confident that 'heaven will take our souls.'Д«olingbroke then turns to the Duke of York and asks him to see that the queen is looked after and kindly commended. He orders the execution of Bushy and Green forthwith. Bolingbroke has had to live in a land not his own, where he 'sighed English breath in foreign clouds, / Eating the bitter bread of banishment.' Bolingbroke has not proclaimed himself king, but his actions are very much like those of a king, and the lords present all recognize his authority. made a divorce between his queen and him.' Furthermore, they seized Bolingbroke's lands, ruined his parks, and removed the coat of arms from his property, and, finally, they unjustly urged Bolingbroke's exile. (Bagot went to Ireland.) He gives a long account of the men's wrongs, including the charges that they 'misled a prince, a royal king. Standing before the castle of Bristol, he passes sentence on Bushy and Green. Bolingbroke makes his first public, political act.

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