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SCENE V.

WARWICK, ELIZABETH, an Officer.
OFFICER.
Madam, the king demands your presence, I
Have orders to convey you to the palace.

WARWICK.
And wilt thou leave me?

ELIZABETH.
This, my Warwick, this
Is the decisive moment, now determine,
Accept of mercy, e'er it be too late;
E'er hasty Edward—Shall, I say, thou wilt
Return to thy obedience, and receive
Thy pardon? shall I? speak my love.

WARWICK.
Perhaps
I may accept it, if 'tis brought by thee.

ELIZABETH.
Then we shall meet in happiness—

WARWICK.
Farewel!