The Duke of York has seized the capital and the throne, but he must still overcome Queen Margaret's army if he hopes to be crowned king. Richard, imprisoned in the Tower of London, can only speculate about the fortunes of war.
Mother!
Mutter! Mein Vater hatte doch nie vor,
mich zu enterben!
Mère !
Père ne m’a pas dépossédé du trône !
Madre...
Mãe! O pai nunca me deserdaria.
Матушка! Позвольте, но отец
никогда не лишал меня наследства.