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THE THIRD.
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To-morrow we shall know. I say, Lord Audley,
That Edward runs away from Philip.

Audley.
Perhaps you think the Prince too is afraid?

Dagworth.
No; God forbid! I'm sure he is not.
He is a young lion. O I have seen him fight
And give command, and lightning has flash'd
From his eyes across the field: I have seen him
Shake hands with death, and strike a bargain for
The enemy; he has danced in the field
Of battle, like the youth at morris-play.
I'm sure he's not afraid, nor Warwick, nor none,
None of us but me, and I am very much afraid.

Audley.
Are you afraid too, Sir Thomas?
I believe that as much as I believe.
The King's afraid: but what are you afraid of?

Dagworth.
Of having my back laid open; we turn
Our backs to the fire, till we shall burn our skirts.