2387.1[Scene 26] [Video Sc.26] 26.0.2 Enter the King of Gallia, 2389Leir, Mumford, and the army Thus have we brought our army to the sea
26.22391Whereas our ships are ready to receive us.
26.32392The wind stands fair and we in four hours' sail
26.42393May easily arrive on British shore
26.52394Where, unexpected, we may them surprise
26.62395And gain a glorious victory with ease.
26.72396Wherefore, my loving countrymen, resolve,
26.82397Since truth and justice fighteth on our sides,
26.92398That we shall march with conquest where we go.
26.102399Myself will be as forward as the first,
26.112400And step-by-step march with the hardiest wight;
26.122401And not the meanest soldier in our camp
26.132402Shall be in danger, but I'll second him. --
26.142403[To Mumford]To you, my lord, we give the whole command
26.162405Not doubting of you but you will extend
26.172406Your wonted valor in this needful case,
My liege, 'tis needless to spur a willing horse
26.212410That's apt enough to run himself to death,
26.222411For here I swear by that sweet saint's bright eyes,
26.232412Which are the stars which guide me to good hap,
26.242413Either to see my old lord crowned anew,
26.252414Or in his cause to bid the world adieu.
Thanks, good Lord Mumford, 'tis more of your good will
[To the soldiers] And now to you, my worthy countrymen,
26.292418Ye valiant race of Genovestan Gauls,
26.302419Surnamed Redshanks for your chivalry,
26.312420Because you fight up to the shanks in blood,
26.322421Show yourselves now to be right Gauls indeed,
26.342423That they may say you are as bitter as gall.
26.352424Gall them, brave shot, with your artillery,
26.362425Gall them, brave halberds, with your sharp-point bills,
26.372426Each in their 'pointed place. Not one, but all,
26.382427Fight for the credit of yourselves and Gaul.
Then what should more persuasion need to those
26.402429That rather wish to deal than hear of blows?
26.412430Let's to our ships. And if that God permit,
26.422431In four hours' sail I hope we shall be there.
And in five hours more, I make no doubt
26.442433But we shall bring our wished desires about.
King Lear