_Green._ Alas, poor duke! the task he undertakes[1197] 145 Is numbering sands and drinking oceans dry: Where one on his side fights, thousands will fly. Farewell at once, for once, for all, and ever.[1198] _Bushy._ Well, we may meet again.[1198] _Bagot._ I fear me, never.[1198] [_Exeunt._[1199] SCENE III. _Wilds in Gloucestershire._ _Enter_ BOLINGBROKE _and_ NORTHUMBERLAND, _with Forces_.[1200] _Boling._ How far is it, my lord, to Berkeley now? _North._ Believe me, noble lord,[1201] I am a stranger here in Gloucestershire:[1202] These high wild hills and rough uneven ways[1203] Draws out our miles, and makes them wearisome;[1204] 5 And yet your fair discourse hath been as sugar,[1205] Making the hard way sweet and delectable. But I bethink me what a weary way From Ravenspurgh to Cotswold will be found[1206] In Ross and Willoughby, wanting your company,[1207] 10 Which, I protest, hath very much beguiled The tediousness and process of my travel: But theirs is sweetened with the hope to have The present benefit which I possess;[1208] And hope to joy is little less in joy[1209] 15 Than hope enjoy'd: by this the weary lords Shall make their way seem short, as mine hath done[1210] By sight of what I have, your noble company.[1211] _Boling._ Of much less value is my company Than your good words. But who comes here?[1212][1213] 20 _Enter_ HENRY PERCY.[1214] _North._ It is my son, young Harry Percy,[1214][1215] Sent from my brother Worcester, whencesoever.[1216] Harry, how fares your uncle?[1217] _Percy._ I had thought, my lord, to have learn'd his health of you.[1217][1218] _North._ Why, is he not with the queen?[1217][1219] 25 _Percy._ No, my good Lord; he hath forsook the court, Broken his staff of office and dispersed The household of the king. _North._ What was his reason?[1220] He was not so resolved when last we spake together.[1220][1221] _Percy._ Because your lordship was proclaimed traitor. 30 But he, my lord, is gone to Ravenspurgh, To offer service to the Duke of Hereford, And sent me over by Berkeley, to discover[1222] What power the Duke of York had levied there; Then with directions to repair to Ravenspurgh.[1223] 35 _North._ Have you forgot the Duke of Hereford, boy?[1224] _Percy._ No, my good Lord, for that is not forgot Which ne'er I did remember: to my knowledge, I never in my life did look on him. _North._ Then learn to know him now; this is the duke. 40