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The Duke of York confronts King Richard II regarding the unlawful seizure of the banished Bolingbroke's inheritance. He warns the King that by violating the laws of succession, he undermines his own right to the throne and risks losing the loyalty of his subjects.
DUKE OF YORK: Take Hereford’s rights away, and take from Time
His charters and his customary rights;
Let not tomorrow then ensue today;
Be not thyself; for how art thou a king
But by fair sequence and succession?
Now, afore God – God forbid I say true! -
If you do wrongfully seize Hereford’s rights,
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