_K. Rich._ Tell me, moreover, hast thou sounded him, If he appeal the duke on ancient malice;[697] Or worthily, as a good subject should, 10 On some known ground of treachery in him? _Gaunt._ As near as I could sift him on that argument, On some apparent danger seen in him Aim'd at your highness, no inveterate malice. _K. Rich._ Then call them to our presence; face to face,[698] 15 And frowning brow to brow, ourselves will hear The accuser and the accused freely speak:[699] High-stomach'd are they both, and full of ire, In rage deaf as the sea, hasty as fire. _Enter_ BOLINGBROKE _and_ MOWBRAY.[700] _Boling._ Many years of happy days befal[701] 20 My gracious sovereign, my most loving liege! _Mow._ Each day still better other's happiness; Until the heavens, envying earth's good hap, Add an immortal title to your crown![702] _K. Rich._ We thank you both: yet one but flatters us, 25 As well appeareth by the cause you come;[703] Namely, to appeal each other of high treason.[704] Cousin of Hereford, what dost thou object Against the Duke of Norfolk, Thomas Mowbray? _Boling._ First, heaven be the record to my speech! 30 In the devotion of a subject's love,[705] Tendering the precious safety of my prince, And free from other misbegotten hate,[706] Come I appellant to this princely presence.[707] Now, Thomas Mowbray, do I turn to thee, 35 And mark my greeting well; for what I speak My body shall make good upon this earth, Or my divine soul answer it in heaven.[708] Thou art a traitor and a miscreant, Too good to be so and too bad to live,[709] 40 Since the more fair and crystal is the sky,[709] The uglier seem the clouds that in it fly.[709] Once more, the more to aggravate the note,[709][710] With a foul traitor's name stuff I thy throat;[709] And wish, so please my sovereign, ere I move,[709] 45 What my tongue speaks my right drawn sword may prove.[709]