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Summary
On Bosworth Field outside Leicester, Richard feels optimistic about the next day's battle and orders his troops, the Duke of Norfolk, Earl of Surrey, and others, to pitch their tents for the night. Richard declares that "the king's name is a tower of strength" which their opponents lack and want.
Meanwhile, on the other side of the field, Richmond, Sir William Brandon, Oxford, and others pitch their tents. Richmond announces he will distribute power on the battlefield tomorrow between several of his lords. He gives Sir James Blunt a secret note to give Stanley and retires with the others to strategize the neAt Richard's tent, Richard, Norfolk, Ratcliffe, and Catesby gathers. Richard asks the time (six in the evening). He asks after his armor and horse and is told they're both in order. He tells Ratcliffe to summon Stanley's promised forces and threaten George Stanley's death should they not arrive. He asks for a clock and declares himself cheerless. He retires to his tent. Ratcliffe and Catesby exitxt day's battle. Back at Richmond's tent, Stanley is warmly welcomed and assures Richmond that he will do all he can for him on the battlefield tomorrow, though he must do so subtly as George Stanley will be killed if Richard detects him fighting for Richmond. All exit with Stanley. Richmond prays to God that his forces be protected and victorious on the field. He sleeps.