The Yorkist cause seems desperate with Warwick championing the Lancastrian cause and Henry back on the throne. Edward entrusts Richard to carry out a secret mission that could reverse their fortunes.
You took this lovely maiden's hand
!ريتشارد
Du hast doch die Hand
dieser schönen Jungfrau genommen
tu t’es uni
à cette merveilleuse jeune fille.
Hai fatto una promessa irreversibile 
scegliendo di prendere questa splendida nobildonna
Você tomou a mão desta linda donzela
ты просил руки этой прекрасной девы.