How we cite our quotes: (Act.Scene.Line)
Quote #10
BROTHER
Jack Cade, the Duke of York hath taught you this.
CADE,
He lies, [aside]for I invented it myself. (4.2.151-152)
Of course, Cade did get his fake lineage from York, but he'd never cop to it, because that would ruin his whole shtick. What we're interested in is the level of lies happening here. Let's see if we can keep it all straight: York is lying to Henry about what side he's on; Cade is lying to the people and nobles about who he is; Cade accuses the nobles of lying; and York is lying to Cade about his plan. Well, now that we've cleared that up...