With Buckingham's rebel army on the march, Richard is forced to make a choice. Driven by feelings of responsibility, the king sets out to meet the duke in combat. But can the erstwhile lovers' animosity survive their reunion?
Your Majesty, punish the rebels
with force of arms!
Ihr müsst dem Verrat
mit Waffengewalt entgegnen!
Majesté, prenons les armes
et punissons ces traîtres !
Maestà!
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