uncle York to begin a process of self-questioning that will eventually lead him to Bolingbroke's side.In scene 2 of act 2 Green enters with news that Bolingbroke has landed in England and has an army with him. This is unfortunate news for Richard, since he is in Ireland with his royal army and no one is present in England to challenge Bolingbroke. The bad news doesn't stop there. As Bolingbroke marched across England, many other English lords have joined his army. Northumberland, his son Henry Percy, Lord Ross, Lord Willoughby, and other lords have defected.In Act 3 Lord Salisbury enters and delivers even more bad news to Richard. The day before, Richard's army of Wales heard that Richard was dead. They dispersed and fled to Bolingbroke's side. Richard now must deal with the fact that he has no army. Act 3 is a point of no turning back for Bolingbroke. Bushy and Green, two of Richard's most loyal followers, are executed. This demonstrates the escalation of events that could lead to war. Richard's followers have either left his side or have been killed. Bolingbroke is left with no choice but to continue his path towards the throne.In scene 4 of act 3, Queen Isabel learns the truth of what is happening. She overhears gardeners talking politics and demands that they speak the truth. The gardener apologizes but insists he speaks truly. Richard is in Bolingbroke's custody. Bolingbroke has the loyalty of the vast majority of the English lords. Richard has nothing. He urges the Queen to travel to London to see for herself.Act 4 is one long scene describing the deposition of King Richard. Bolingbroke summons Richard so that he may give up his crown. It is important that he do so in front of all the nobles so there is no doubt about Bolingbroke's rise to king. Richard gives his crown to Bolingbroke ever so reluctantly with a long monologue full of grief. "With mine own hands I give away my crown, / With mine own tongue deny ...
