![]() West of this forest, scarcely off a mile,Īnd, by the ground they hide, I judge their number I'm going to chill out in Scotland for a while. York tells the other leaders that he received a letter from Northumberland, which says something like this: "Sorry, but I won't be partaking in the rumble with the king. The Archbishop of York gives orders for the other rebel leaders to send out some scouts to find out how many troops the king's army (led by Prince John) has amassed. In Gaultree Forest in Yorkshire, the rebels have gathered in anticipation of a showdown with the king's forces. Thus do the hopes we have in him touch ground That your attempts may overlive the hazard To Scotland, and concludes in hearty prayers 15 He is retired, to ripe his growing fortunes, Here doth he wish his person, with such powers Their cold intent, tenor, and substance, thus: 10 My friends and brethren in these great affairs, Here stand, my lords, and send discoverers forth ’Tis Gaultree Forest, an ’t shall please your Grace. Enter the Archbishop of York, Mowbray, Lordīardolph, Hastings, and their officers within the Forest
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