Suf. Reignier of France, I give thee kingly thanks,
Because this is in traffic of a king.
[Aside.] And yet, methinks, I could be well content 164
To be mine own attorney in this case.
I'll over, then, to England with this news,
And make this marriage to be solemniz'd.
So farewell, Reignier: set this diamond safe, 168
In golden palaces, as it becomes.
Reig. I do embrace thee, as I would embrace
The Christian prince, King Henry, were he here.
Mar. Farewell, my lord. Good wishes, praise, and prayers 172
Shall Suffolk ever have of Margaret. She is going.
Suf. Farewell, sweet madam! but hark you, Margaret;
No princely commendations to my king?
Mar. Such commendations as become a maid,
A virgin, and his servant, say to him. 177
Suf. Words sweetly plac'd and modestly directed.
But madam, I must trouble you again,
No loving token to his majesty? 180
Mar. Yes, my good lord; a pure unspotted heart,
Never yet taint with love, I send the king.
Suf. And this withal. Kiss her.
Mar. That for thyself: I will not so presume,
To send such peevish tokens to a king. 185
[Exeunt Reignier and Margaret.]
Suf. O! wert thou for myself! But Suffolk, stay;
Thou mayst not wander in that labyrinth;
There Minotaurs and ugly treasons lurk. 188
Solicit Henry with her wondrous praise:
Bethink thee on her virtues that surmount
163 traffic: business
182 taint: infected
185 peevish: silly
