Richard stews in inner turmoil as Edward celebrates the Yorkist victory and George jockeys for position. When the question of the captive Henry's fate is raised, Richard is forced to make an irrevocable choice.
Your Majesty's throne still rests
on unsteady foundations.
Noch ist der Thron des Königs
auf Sand gebaut.
Votre trône a été établi
sur un sol friable, très cher.
Il trono di Sua Maestà 
si trova ancora in una posizione molto precaria.
Ведь престол нашего короля…
всё ещё непозволительно шаток.