fret and his queen to France, proving his devotion to Bolingbroke.
             Harry Percy (Hotspur) - Hotspur is Northumberland's son, who offers his services to Bolingbroke. He has only a few lines in the play, most of which are announcements of news or murmuring of agreement with his father's opinions.
             Duchess of York - She is the wife of York and mother of Aumerle. She is trapped by her loyalty to both of them in the conspiracy scene. She lets maternal love outweigh her distaste for Aumerle's treason. She intercedes on her son's behalf with Bolingbroke. The dignity of her age and rank are contrasted with the pitiful and deferential role that she takes upon herself.
             Duchess of Gloucester - She is the sister-in-law of John of Gaunt and York. She appears in one short scene as a grieving widow and requests Gaunt to avenge his brother's murder by Richard. Fiery and inconsolable, she is passionately loyal to her country and
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