That's correct. But the King has pulled together the best men in the country: the Prince of Wales, Lord John of Lancaster, the noble Westmoreland, warlike Blunt, and many other acquaintances and valuable men of good reputation, with great skill in battle.
SIR MICHAEL
Doubt not, my lord, they shall be well opposed.
SIR MICHAEL
No doubt they will face great opposition.
ARCHBISHOP
I hope no less, yet needful 'tis to fear;
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And to prevent the worst, Sir Michael, speed.
For if Lord Percy thrive not, ere the King
Dismiss his power, he means to visit us,
For he hath heard of our confederacy,
And 'tis but wisdom to make strong against him:
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Therefore make haste. I must go write again
To other friends. And so farewell, Sir Michael.
ARCHBISHOP
I hope so, but still I'm afraid. Now hurry, Sir Michael, to prevent an absolute disaster. For if Percy doesn't prevail, the King will come after us before he disbands his army. He's heard that we're part of the rebellion, so we'd be wise to prepare against him. Now hurry. I have to go write to more friends. Farewell, Sir Michael.
