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← The Complete Works of William Shakespeare

Act IV, Scene I — London. The Palace…

Part 22 of 60 · William Shakespeare · Public domain text

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Contents (798)
  1. Opening about 1 h 16 min
  2. Act I, Scene I — Rossillon. A room in the Countess’s palace about 8 min
  3. Act I, Scene II — Paris. A room in the King’s palace about 3 min
  4. Act I, Scene III — Rossillon. A Room in the Palace about 9 min
  5. Act II, Scene I — Paris. A room in the King’s palace about 7 min
  6. Act II, Scene II — Rossillon. A room in the Countess’s palace about 2 min
  7. Act II, Scene III — Paris. The King’s palace about 11 min
  8. Act II, Scene IV — Paris. The King’s palace about 2 min
  9. Act II, Scene V — Another room in the same about 3 min
  10. Act III, Scene I — Florence. A room in the Duke’s palace about 1 min
  11. Act III, Scene II — Rossillon. A room in the Countess’s palace about 5 min
  12. Act III, Scene III — Florence. Before the Duke’s palace under 1 min
  13. Act III, Scene IV — Rossillon. A room in the Countess’s palace about 1 min
  14. Act III, Scene V — Without the walls of Florence about 4 min
  15. Act III, Scene VI — Camp before Florence about 4 min
  16. Act III, Scene VII — Florence. A room in the Widow’s house about 2 min
  17. Act IV, Scene I — Without the Florentine camp about 3 min
  18. Act IV, Scene II — Florence. A room in the Widow’s house about 3 min
  19. Act IV, Scene III — The Florentine camp about 12 min
  20. Act IV, Scene IV — Florence. A room in the Widow’s house about 1 min
  21. Act IV, Scene V — Rossillon. A room in the Countess’s palace about 4 min
  22. Act V, Scene I — Marseilles. A street about 1 min
  23. Act V, Scene II — Rossillon. The inner court of the Countess’s palace about 2 min
  24. Act V, Scene III — The same. A room in the Countess’s palace about 13 min
  25. Act I, Scene I — Alexandria. A Room in Cleopatra’s palace about 2 min
  26. Act I, Scene II — Alexandria. Another Room in Cleopatra’s palace about 7 min
  27. Act I, Scene III — Alexandria. A Room in Cleopatra’s palace about 4 min
  28. Act I, Scene IV — Rome. An Apartment in Caesar’s House about 3 min
  29. Act I, Scene V — Alexandria. A Room in the Palace about 3 min
  30. Act II, Scene I — Messina. A Room in Pompey’s house about 2 min
  31. Act II, Scene II — Rome. A Room in the House of Lepidus about 8 min
  32. Act II, Scene III — Rome. A Room in Caesar’s House about 2 min
  33. Act II, Scene IV — Rome. A street under 1 min
  34. Act II, Scene V — Alexandria. A Room in the Palace about 5 min
  35. Act II, Scene VI — Near Misenum about 5 min
  36. Act II, Scene VII — On board Pompey’s Galley, lying near Misenum about 5 min
  37. Act III, Scene I — A plain in Syria about 1 min
  38. Act III, Scene II — Rome. An Ante-chamber in Caesar’s house about 3 min
  39. Act III, Scene III — Alexandria. A Room in the Palace about 2 min
  40. Act III, Scene IV — Athens. A Room in Antony’s House about 1 min
  41. Act III, Scene V — Athens. Another Room in Antony’s House about 1 min
  42. Act III, Scene VI — Rome. A Room in Caesar’s House about 3 min
  43. Act III, Scene VII — Antony’s Camp near the Promontory of Actium about 3 min
  44. Act III, Scene VIII — A plain near Actium under 1 min
  45. Act III, Scene IX — Another part of the Plain under 1 min
  46. Act III, Scene X — Another part of the Plain about 1 min
  47. Act III, Scene XI — Alexandria. A Room in the Palace about 3 min
  48. Act III, Scene XII — Caesar’s camp in Egypt about 1 min
  49. Act III, Scene XIII — Alexandria. A Room in the Palace about 7 min
  50. Act IV, Scene I — Caesar’s Camp at Alexandria about 1 min
  51. Act IV, Scene II — Alexandria. A Room in the Palace about 2 min
  52. Act IV, Scene III — Alexandria. Before the Palace about 1 min
  53. Act IV, Scene IV — Alexandria. A Room in the Palace about 1 min
  54. Act IV, Scene V — Antony’s camp near Alexandria about 1 min
  55. Act IV, Scene VI — Alexandria. Caesar’s camp about 1 min
  56. Act IV, Scene VII — Field of battle between the Camps about 1 min
  57. Act IV, Scene VIII — Under the Walls of Alexandria about 1 min
  58. Act IV, Scene IX — Caesar’s camp about 1 min
  59. Act IV, Scene X — Ground between the two Camps under 1 min
  60. Act IV, Scene XI — Another part of the Ground under 1 min
  61. Act IV, Scene XII — Another part of the Ground about 2 min
  62. Act IV, Scene XIII — Alexandria. A Room in the Palace under 1 min
  63. Act IV, Scene XIV — Alexandria. Another Room about 5 min
  64. Act IV, Scene XV — Alexandria. A monument about 3 min
  65. Act V, Scene I — Caesar’s Camp before Alexandria about 3 min
  66. Act V, Scene II — Alexandria. A Room in the Monument about 14 min
  67. Act I, Scene I — An Orchard near Oliver’s house about 6 min
  68. Act I, Scene II — A Lawn before the Duke’s Palace about 10 min
  69. Act I, Scene III — A Room in the Palace about 5 min
  70. Act II, Scene I — The Forest of Arden about 2 min
  71. Act II, Scene II — A Room in the Palace about 1 min
  72. Act II, Scene III — Before Oliver’s House about 3 min
  73. Act II, Scene IV — The Forest of Arden about 4 min
  74. Act II, Scene V — Another part of the Forest about 2 min
  75. Act II, Scene VI — Another part of the Forest about 1 min
  76. Act II, Scene VII — Another part of the Forest about 7 min
  77. Act III, Scene I — A Room in the Palace about 1 min
  78. Act III, Scene II — The Forest of Arden about 14 min
  79. Act III, Scene III — Another part of the Forest about 4 min
  80. Act III, Scene IV — Another part of the Forest. Before a Cottage about 2 min
  81. Act III, Scene V — Another part of the Forest about 5 min
  82. Act IV, Scene I — The Forest of Arden about 7 min
  83. Act IV, Scene II — Another part of the Forest about 1 min
  84. Act IV, Scene III — Another part of the Forest about 6 min
  85. Act V, Scene I — The Forest of Arden about 2 min
  86. Act V, Scene II — Another part of the Forest about 4 min
  87. Act V, Scene III — Another part of the Forest about 2 min
  88. Act V, Scene IV — Another part of the Forest about 7 min
  89. Epilogue about 1 min
  90. Act I, Scene I — A hall in the Duke’s palace about 5 min
  91. Act I, Scene II — A public place about 4 min
  92. Act II, Scene I — A public place about 4 min
  93. Act II, Scene II — The same about 8 min
  94. Act III, Scene I — The same about 6 min
  95. Act III, Scene II — The same about 7 min
  96. Act IV, Scene I — The same about 5 min
  97. Act IV, Scene II — The same about 3 min
  98. Act IV, Scene III — The same about 4 min
  99. Act IV, Scene IV — The same about 7 min
  100. Act V, Scene I — The same about 16 min
  101. Act I, Scene I — Rome. A street about 10 min
  102. Act I, Scene II — Corioles. The Senate House about 1 min
  103. Act I, Scene III — Rome. An apartment in Martius’ house about 4 min
  104. Act I, Scene IV — Before Corioles about 3 min
  105. Act I, Scene V — Within Corioles. A street about 1 min
  106. Act I, Scene VI — Near the camp of Cominius about 3 min
  107. Act I, Scene VII — The gates of Corioles under 1 min
  108. Act I, Scene VIII — A field of battle between the Roman and the Volscian camps about 1 min
  109. Act I, Scene IX — The Roman camp about 3 min
  110. Act I, Scene X — The camp of the Volsces about 1 min
  111. Act II, Scene I — Rome. A public place about 10 min
  112. Act II, Scene II — Rome. The Capitol about 6 min
  113. Act II, Scene III — Rome. The Forum about 9 min
  114. Act III, Scene I — Rome. A street about 12 min
  115. Act III, Scene II — Rome. A room in Coriolanus’s house about 5 min
  116. Act III, Scene III — Rome. The Forum about 5 min
  117. Act IV, Scene I — Rome. Before a gate of the city about 2 min
  118. Act IV, Scene II — Rome. A street near the gate about 2 min
  119. Act IV, Scene III — A highway between Rome and Antium about 2 min
  120. Act IV, Scene IV — Antium. Before Aufidius’s house about 1 min
  121. Act IV, Scene V — Antium. A hall in Aufidius’s house about 8 min
  122. Act IV, Scene VI — Rome. A public place about 6 min
  123. Act IV, Scene VII — A camp at a short distance from Rome about 2 min
  124. Act V, Scene I — Rome. A public place about 3 min
  125. Act V, Scene II — An Advanced post of the Volscian camp before Rome about 4 min
  126. Act V, Scene III — The tent of Coriolanus about 7 min
  127. Act V, Scene IV — Rome. A public place about 2 min
  128. Act V, Scene V — Rome. A street near the gate under 1 min
  129. Act V, Scene VI — Antium. A public place about 6 min
  130. Act I, Scene I — Britain. The garden of Cymbeline’s palace about 3 min
  131. Act I, Scene II — The same about 4 min
  132. Act I, Scene III — Britain. A public place about 1 min
  133. Act I, Scene IV — Britain. Cymbeline’s palace about 2 min
  134. Act I, Scene V — Rome. Philario’s house about 6 min
  135. Act I, Scene VI — Britain. Cymbeline’s palace about 3 min
  136. Act I, Scene VII — Britain. The palace about 7 min
  137. Act II, Scene I — Britain. Before Cymbeline’s palace about 2 min
  138. Act II, Scene II — Britain. Imogen’s bedchamber in Cymbeline’s palace; a trunk in one corner about 2 min
  139. Act II, Scene III — Cymbeline’s palace. An ante-chamber adjoining Imogen’s apartments about 6 min
  140. Act II, Scene IV — Rome. Philario’s house about 6 min
  141. Act II, Scene V — Rome. Another room in Philario’s house about 1 min
  142. Act III, Scene I — Britain. A hall in Cymbeline’s palace about 3 min
  143. Act III, Scene II — Britain. Another room in Cymbeline’s palace about 3 min
  144. Act III, Scene III — Wales. A mountainous country with a cave about 4 min
  145. Act III, Scene IV — Wales, near Milford Haven about 7 min
  146. Act III, Scene V — Britain. Cymbeline’s palace about 6 min
  147. Act III, Scene VI — Wales. Before the cave of Belarius about 1 min
  148. Act III, Scene VII — The same about 3 min
  149. Act III, Scene VIII — Rome. A public place about 1 min
  150. Act IV, Scene I — Wales. Near the cave of Belarius about 1 min
  151. Act IV, Scene II — Wales. Before the cave of Belarius about 15 min
  152. Act IV, Scene III — Britain. Cymbeline’s palace about 2 min
  153. Act IV, Scene IV — Wales. Before the cave of Belarius about 2 min
  154. Act V, Scene I — Britain. The Roman camp about 1 min
  155. Act V, Scene II — Britain. A field of battle between the British and Roman camps about 1 min
  156. Act V, Scene III — Another part of the field about 4 min
  157. Act V, Scene IV — Britain. A prison about 7 min
  158. Act V, Scene V — Britain. Cymbeline’s tent about 18 min
  159. Act I, Scene I — Elsinore. A platform before the Castle about 6 min
  160. Act I, Scene II — Elsinore. A room of state in the Castle about 9 min
  161. Act I, Scene III — A room in Polonius’s house about 5 min
  162. Act I, Scene IV — The platform about 3 min
  163. Act I, Scene V — A more remote part of the Castle about 6 min
  164. Act II, Scene I — A room in Polonius’s house about 4 min
  165. Act II, Scene II — A room in the Castle about 21 min
  166. Act III, Scene I — A room in the Castle about 7 min
  167. Act III, Scene II — A hall in the Castle about 14 min
  168. Act III, Scene III — A room in the Castle about 3 min
  169. Act III, Scene IV — Another room in the Castle about 8 min
  170. Act IV, Scene I — A room in the Castle about 2 min
  171. Act IV, Scene II — Another room in the Castle about 1 min
  172. Act IV, Scene III — Another room in the Castle about 2 min
  173. Act IV, Scene IV — A plain in Denmark about 2 min
  174. Act IV, Scene V — Elsinore. A room in the Castle about 7 min
  175. Act IV, Scene VI — Another room in the Castle about 1 min
  176. Act IV, Scene VII — Another room in the Castle about 7 min
  177. Act V, Scene I — A churchyard about 10 min
  178. Act V, Scene II — A hall in the Castle about 15 min
  179. Act I, Scene I — London. A Room in the Palace about 3 min
  180. Act I, Scene II — The same. An Apartment of Prince Henry’s about 8 min
  181. Act I, Scene III — The Same. A Room in the Palace about 10 min
  182. Act II, Scene I — Rochester. An Inn-Yard about 4 min
  183. Act II, Scene II — The Road by Gads-hill about 4 min
  184. Act II, Scene III — Warkworth. A Room in the Castle about 4 min
  185. Act II, Scene IV — Eastcheap. A Room in the Boar’s Head Tavern about 20 min
  186. Act III, Scene I — Bangor. A Room in the Archdeacon’s House about 9 min
  187. Act III, Scene II — London. A Room in the Palace about 6 min
  188. Act III, Scene III — Eastcheap. A Room in the Boar’s Head Tavern about 8 min
  189. Act IV, Scene I — The Rebel Camp near Shrewsbury about 5 min
  190. Act IV, Scene II — A public Road near Coventry about 3 min
  191. Act IV, Scene III — The Rebel Camp near Shrewsbury about 4 min
  192. Act IV, Scene IV — York. A Room in the Archbishop’s Palace about 1 min
  193. Act V, Scene I — The King’s Camp near Shrewsbury about 5 min
  194. Act V, Scene II — The Rebel Camp about 3 min
  195. Act V, Scene III — Plain between the Camps about 2 min
  196. Act V, Scene IV — Another Part of the Field about 6 min
  197. Act V, Scene V — Another Part of the Field about 2 min
  198. Induction about 1 min
  199. Act I, Scene I — The same about 8 min
  200. Act I, Scene II — London. A street about 10 min
  201. Act I, Scene III — York. The Archbishop’s palace about 4 min
  202. Act II, Scene I — London. A street about 7 min
  203. Act II, Scene II — London. Another street about 6 min
  204. Act II, Scene III — Warkworth. Before the castle about 2 min
  205. Act II, Scene IV — London. The Boar’s head Tavern in Eastcheap about 13 min
  206. Act III, Scene I — Westminster. The palace about 4 min
  207. Act III, Scene II — Gloucestershire. Before Justice Shallow’s house about 12 min
  208. Act IV, Scene I — Yorkshire. Gaultree Forest about 8 min
  209. Act IV, Scene II — Another part of the forest about 4 min
  210. Act IV, Scene III — Another part of the forest about 5 min
  211. Act IV, Scene IV — Westminster. The Jerusalem Chamber about 5 min
  212. Act IV, Scene V — Another chamber about 8 min
  213. Act V, Scene I — Gloucestershire. Shallow’s house about 3 min
  214. Act V, Scene II — Westminster. The palace about 5 min
  215. Act V, Scene III — Gloucestershire. Shallow’s orchard about 4 min
  216. Act V, Scene IV — London. A street about 1 min
  217. Act V, Scene V — A public place near Westminster Abbey about 4 min
  218. Epilogue about 2 min
  219. Prologue about 1 min
  220. Act I, Scene I — London. An ante-chamber in the King’s palace about 3 min
  221. Act I, Scene II — The same. The presence chamber about 10 min
  222. Act II about 1 min
  223. Act II, Scene I — London. A street about 4 min
  224. Act II, Scene II — Southampton. A council-chamber about 6 min
  225. Act II, Scene III — London. Before a tavern about 2 min
  226. Act II, Scene IV — France. The King’s palace about 5 min
  227. Act III about 1 min
  228. Act III, Scene I — France. Before Harfleur about 1 min
  229. Act III, Scene II — The same about 5 min
  230. Act III, Scene III — Before the gates about 2 min
  231. Act III, Scene IV — The French King’s palace about 2 min
  232. Act III, Scene V — The same about 2 min
  233. Act III, Scene VI — The English camp in Picardy about 6 min
  234. Act III, Scene VII — The French camp, near Agincourt about 5 min
  235. Act IV about 2 min
  236. Act IV, Scene I — The English camp at Agincourt about 11 min
  237. Act IV, Scene II — The French camp about 2 min
  238. Act IV, Scene III — The English camp about 5 min
  239. Act IV, Scene IV — The field of battle about 2 min
  240. Act IV, Scene V — Another part of the field about 1 min
  241. Act IV, Scene VI — Another part of the field about 1 min
  242. Act IV, Scene VII — Another part of the field about 7 min
  243. Act IV, Scene VIII — Before King Henry’s pavilion about 4 min
  244. Act V about 1 min
  245. Act V, Scene I — France. The English camp about 3 min
  246. Act V, Scene II — France. A royal palace about 14 min
  247. Epilogue about 1 min
  248. Act I, Scene I — Westminster Abbey about 6 min
  249. Act I, Scene II — France. Before Orleans about 5 min
  250. Act I, Scene III — London. Before the Tower about 3 min
  251. Act I, Scene IV — Orleans about 4 min
  252. Act I, Scene V — Before Orleans about 2 min
  253. Act I, Scene VI — Orleans about 1 min
  254. Act II, Scene I — Before Orleans about 3 min
  255. Act II, Scene II — Orleans. Within the town about 2 min
  256. Act II, Scene III — Auvergne. The Countess’s castle about 3 min
  257. Act II, Scene IV — London. The Temple Garden about 5 min
  258. Act II, Scene V — The Tower of London about 4 min
  259. Act III, Scene I — London. The Parliament House about 7 min
  260. Act III, Scene II — France. Before Rouen about 5 min
  261. Act III, Scene III — The plains near Rouen about 3 min
  262. Act III, Scene IV — Paris. The Palace about 2 min
  263. Act IV, Scene I — Paris. The Palace about 7 min
  264. Act IV, Scene II — Before Bordeaux about 2 min
  265. Act IV, Scene III — Plains in Gascony about 2 min
  266. Act IV, Scene IV — Other plains in Gascony about 2 min
  267. Act IV, Scene V — The English camp near Bordeaux about 2 min
  268. Act IV, Scene VI — A field of battle about 2 min
  269. Act IV, Scene VII — Another part of the field about 3 min
  270. Act V, Scene I — London. The Palace about 2 min
  271. Act V, Scene II — France. Plains in Anjou about 1 min
  272. Act V, Scene III — Before Angiers about 7 min
  273. Act V, Scene IV — Camp of the Duke of York in Anjou about 6 min
  274. Act V, Scene V — London. The royal palace about 4 min
  275. Act I, Scene I — London. The palace about 9 min
  276. Act I, Scene II — The Duke of Gloucester’s House about 4 min
  277. Act I, Scene III — London. The palace about 8 min
  278. Act I, Scene IV — Gloucester’s Garden about 3 min
  279. Act II, Scene I — Saint Albans about 7 min
  280. Act II, Scene II — London. The Duke of York’s Garden about 3 min
  281. Act II, Scene III — A Hall of Justice about 4 min
  282. Act II, Scene IV — A Street about 4 min
  283. Act III, Scene I — The Abbey at Bury St. Edmund’s about 13 min
  284. Act III, Scene II — Bury St. Edmund’s. A Room of State about 15 min
  285. Act III, Scene III — A Bedchamber about 1 min
  286. Act IV, Scene I — The Coast of Kent about 5 min
  287. Act IV, Scene II — Blackheath about 6 min
  288. Act IV, Scene III — Another part of Blackheath about 1 min
  289. Act IV, Scene IV — London. The Palace about 2 min
  290. Act IV, Scene V — London. The Tower about 1 min
  291. Act IV, Scene VI — London. Cannon Street about 1 min
  292. Act IV, Scene VII — London. Smithfield about 5 min
  293. Act IV, Scene VIII — Southwark about 3 min
  294. Act IV, Scene IX — Kenilworth Castle about 2 min
  295. Act IV, Scene X — Kent. Iden’s Garden about 3 min
  296. Act V, Scene I — Fields between Dartford and Blackheath about 8 min
  297. Act V, Scene II — Saint Albans about 3 min
  298. Act V, Scene III — Fields near Saint Albans about 2 min
  299. Act I, Scene I — London. The Parliament House about 10 min
  300. Act I, Scene II — Sandal Castle about 3 min
  301. Act I, Scene III — Plains near Sandal Castle about 2 min
  302. Act I, Scene IV — The Same about 7 min
  303. Act II, Scene I — A plain near Mortimer’s Cross in Herefordshire about 7 min
  304. Act II, Scene II — Before York about 6 min
  305. Act II, Scene III — A field of battle between Towton and Saxton, in Yorkshire about 2 min
  306. Act II, Scene IV — Another Part of the Field under 1 min
  307. Act II, Scene V — Another Part of the Field about 5 min
  308. Act II, Scene VI — Another Part of the Field about 4 min
  309. Act III, Scene I — A Forest in the North of England about 4 min
  310. Act III, Scene II — The Palace about 8 min
  311. Act III, Scene III — France. The King’s Palace about 10 min
  312. Act IV, Scene I — London. The Palace about 5 min
  313. Act IV, Scene II — A Plain in Warwickshire about 1 min
  314. Act IV, Scene III — Edward’s Camp near Warwick about 3 min
  315. Act IV, Scene IV — London. The Palace about 1 min
  316. Act IV, Scene V — A park near Middleham Castle in Yorkshire about 1 min
  317. Act IV, Scene VI — London. The Tower about 4 min
  318. Act IV, Scene VII — Before York about 3 min
  319. Act IV, Scene VIII — London. The Palace about 2 min
  320. Act V, Scene I — Coventry about 4 min
  321. Act V, Scene II — A Field of Battle near Barnet about 2 min
  322. Act V, Scene III — Another Part of the Field about 1 min
  323. Act V, Scene IV — Plains near Tewkesbury about 3 min
  324. Act V, Scene V — Another part of the Field about 3 min
  325. Act V, Scene VI — London. The Tower about 3 min
  326. Act V, Scene VII — London. The Palace about 4 min
  327. Act I, Scene I — London. An ante-chamber in the palace about 8 min
  328. Act I, Scene II — The same. The council-chamber about 8 min
  329. Act I, Scene III — An ante-chamber in the palace about 3 min
  330. Act I, Scene IV — A Hall in York Place about 5 min
  331. Act II, Scene I — Westminster. A street about 7 min
  332. Act II, Scene II — An ante-chamber in the palace about 6 min
  333. Act II, Scene III — An ante-chamber of the Queen’s apartments about 4 min
  334. Act II, Scene IV — A hall in Blackfriars about 9 min
  335. Act III, Scene I — London. The Queen’s apartments about 7 min
  336. Act III, Scene II — Ante-chamber to the King’s apartment about 17 min
  337. Act IV, Scene I — A street in Westminster about 5 min
  338. Act IV, Scene II — Kimbolton about 7 min
  339. Act V, Scene I — A gallery in the palace about 7 min
  340. Act V, Scene II — Lobby before the council-chamber about 8 min
  341. Act V, Scene III — The palace yard about 3 min
  342. Act V, Scene IV — The palace about 3 min
  343. Epilogue about 1 min
  344. Act I, Scene I — Northampton. A Room of State in the Palace about 10 min
  345. Act II, Scene I — France. Before the walls of Angiers about 21 min
  346. Act III, Scene I — France. The French King’s tent about 12 min
  347. Act III, Scene II — The same. Plains near Angiers under 1 min
  348. Act III, Scene III — The same about 3 min
  349. Act III, Scene IV — The same. The French King’s tent about 6 min
  350. Act IV, Scene I — Northampton. A Room in the Castle about 5 min
  351. Act IV, Scene II — The same. A Room of State in the Palace about 9 min
  352. Act IV, Scene III — The same. Before the castle about 6 min
  353. Act V, Scene I — Northampton. A Room in the Palace about 3 min
  354. Act V, Scene II — Near Saint Edmundsbury. The French Camp about 6 min
  355. Act V, Scene III — The same. The Field of Battle about 1 min
  356. Act V, Scene IV — The same. Another part of the same about 2 min
  357. Act V, Scene V — The same. The French camp about 1 min
  358. Act V, Scene VI — An open place in the neighborhood of Swinstead Abbey about 2 min
  359. Act V, Scene VII — The orchard of Swinstead Abbey about 5 min
  360. Act I, Scene I — Rome. A street about 3 min
  361. Act I, Scene II — The same. A public place about 11 min
  362. Act I, Scene III — The same. A street about 6 min
  363. Act II, Scene I — Rome. Brutus’ orchard about 12 min
  364. Act II, Scene II — A room in Caesar’s palace about 5 min
  365. Act II, Scene III — A street near the Capitol about 1 min
  366. Act II, Scene IV — Another part of the same street, before the house of Brutus about 2 min
  367. Act III, Scene I — Rome. Before the Capitol; the Senate sitting about 11 min
  368. Act III, Scene II — The same. The Forum about 10 min
  369. Act III, Scene III — The same. A street about 1 min
  370. Act IV, Scene I — Rome. A room in Antony’s house about 2 min
  371. Act IV, Scene II — Before Brutus’ tent, in the camp near Sardis about 2 min
  372. Act IV, Scene III — Within the tent of Brutus about 11 min
  373. Act V, Scene I — The plains of Philippi about 4 min
  374. Act V, Scene II — The same. The field of battle under 1 min
  375. Act V, Scene III — Another part of the field about 4 min
  376. Act V, Scene IV — Another part of the field about 1 min
  377. Act V, Scene V — Another part of the field about 3 min
  378. Act I, Scene I — A Room of State in King Lear’s Palace about 11 min
  379. Act I, Scene II — A Hall in the Earl of Gloucester’s Castle about 6 min
  380. Act I, Scene III — A Room in the Duke of Albany’s Palace about 1 min
  381. Act I, Scene IV — A Hall in Albany’s Palace about 11 min
  382. Act I, Scene V — Court before the Duke of Albany’s Palace about 2 min
  383. Act II, Scene I — A court within the Castle of the Earl of Gloucester about 5 min
  384. Act II, Scene II — Before Gloucester’s Castle about 6 min
  385. Act II, Scene III — The open Country about 1 min
  386. Act II, Scene IV — Before Gloucester’s Castle; Kent in the stocks about 11 min
  387. Act III, Scene I — A Heath about 2 min
  388. Act III, Scene II — Another part of the heath about 3 min
  389. Act III, Scene III — A Room in Gloucester’s Castle about 1 min
  390. Act III, Scene IV — A part of the Heath with a Hovel about 6 min
  391. Act III, Scene V — A Room in Gloucester’s Castle about 1 min
  392. Act III, Scene VI — A Chamber in a Farmhouse adjoining the Castle about 4 min
  393. Act III, Scene VII — A Room in Gloucester’s Castle about 4 min
  394. Act IV, Scene I — The heath about 3 min
  395. Act IV, Scene II — Before the Duke of Albany’s Palace about 3 min
  396. Act IV, Scene III — The French camp near Dover about 2 min
  397. Act IV, Scene IV — The French camp. A Tent about 1 min
  398. Act IV, Scene V — A Room in Gloucester’s Castle about 1 min
  399. Act IV, Scene VI — The country near Dover about 10 min
  400. Act IV, Scene VII — A Tent in the French Camp about 4 min
  401. Act V, Scene I — The Camp of the British Forces near Dover about 3 min
  402. Act V, Scene II — A field between the two Camps about 1 min
  403. Act V, Scene III — The British Camp near Dover about 13 min
  404. Act I, Scene I — The King of Navarre’s park about 10 min
  405. Act I, Scene II — The park about 6 min
  406. Act II, Scene I — The King of Navarre’s park. A pavilion and tents at a distance about 9 min
  407. Act III, Scene I — The King of Navarre’s park about 7 min
  408. Act IV, Scene I — The King of Navarre’s park about 6 min
  409. Act IV, Scene II — The same about 6 min
  410. Act IV, Scene III — The same about 13 min
  411. Act V, Scene I — The King of Navarre’s park about 5 min
  412. Act V, Scene II — The same. Before the Princess’s pavilion about 33 min
  413. Act I, Scene I — An open Place under 1 min
  414. Act I, Scene II — A Camp near Forres about 2 min
  415. Act I, Scene III — A heath about 5 min
  416. Act I, Scene IV — Forres. A Room in the Palace about 2 min
  417. Act I, Scene V — Inverness. A Room in Macbeth’s Castle about 3 min
  418. Act I, Scene VI — The same. Before the Castle about 1 min
  419. Act I, Scene VII — The same. A Lobby in the Castle about 3 min
  420. Act II, Scene I — Inverness. Court within the Castle about 2 min
  421. Act II, Scene II — The same about 3 min
  422. Act II, Scene III — The same about 5 min
  423. Act II, Scene IV — The same. Without the Castle about 2 min
  424. Act III, Scene I — Forres. A Room in the Palace about 5 min
  425. Act III, Scene II — The same. Another Room in the Palace about 2 min
  426. Act III, Scene III — The same. A Park or Lawn, with a gate leading to the Palace about 1 min
  427. Act III, Scene IV — The same. A Room of state in the Palace about 5 min
  428. Act III, Scene V — The heath about 1 min
  429. Act III, Scene VI — Forres. A Room in the Palace about 2 min
  430. Act IV, Scene I — A dark Cave. In the middle, a Cauldron Boiling about 5 min
  431. Act IV, Scene II — Fife. A Room in Macduff’s Castle about 3 min
  432. Act IV, Scene III — England. Before the King’s Palace about 8 min
  433. Act V, Scene I — Dunsinane. A Room in the Castle about 3 min
  434. Act V, Scene II — The Country near Dunsinane about 1 min
  435. Act V, Scene III — Dunsinane. A Room in the Castle about 2 min
  436. Act V, Scene IV — Country near Dunsinane: a Wood in view about 1 min
  437. Act V, Scene V — Dunsinane. Within the castle about 2 min
  438. Act V, Scene VI — The same. A Plain before the Castle under 1 min
  439. Act V, Scene VII — The same. Another part of the Plain about 1 min
  440. Act V, Scene VIII — The same. Another part of the field about 3 min
  441. Act I, Scene I — An apartment in the Duke’s palace about 3 min
  442. Act I, Scene II — A street about 6 min
  443. Act I, Scene III — A monastery about 2 min
  444. Act I, Scene IV — A nunnery about 3 min
  445. Act II, Scene I — A hall in Angelo’s house about 10 min
  446. Act II, Scene II — Another room in the same about 7 min
  447. Act II, Scene III — A room in a prison about 2 min
  448. Act II, Scene IV — A room in Angelo’s house about 6 min
  449. Act III, Scene I — A room in the prison about 10 min
  450. Act III, Scene II — The street before the prison about 10 min
  451. Act IV, Scene I — A room in Mariana’s house about 3 min
  452. Act IV, Scene II — A room in the prison about 7 min
  453. Act IV, Scene III — Another room in the same about 6 min
  454. Act IV, Scene IV — A room in Angelo’s house about 1 min
  455. Act IV, Scene V — Fields without the town about 1 min
  456. Act IV, Scene VI — Street near the city gate about 1 min
  457. Act V, Scene I — A public place near the city gate about 19 min
  458. Act I, Scene I — Venice. A street about 6 min
  459. Act I, Scene II — Belmont. A room in Portia’s house about 5 min
  460. Act I, Scene III — Venice. A public place about 6 min
  461. Act II, Scene I — Belmont. A room in Portia’s house about 2 min
  462. Act II, Scene II — Venice. A street about 7 min
  463. Act II, Scene III — The same. A room in Shylock’s house about 1 min
  464. Act II, Scene IV — The same. A street about 1 min
  465. Act II, Scene V — The same. Before Shylock’s house about 2 min
  466. Act II, Scene VI — The same about 2 min
  467. Act II, Scene VII — Belmont. A room in Portia’s house about 3 min
  468. Act II, Scene VIII — Venice. A street about 2 min
  469. Act II, Scene IX — Belmont. A room in Portia’s house about 3 min
  470. Act III, Scene I — Venice. A street about 5 min
  471. Act III, Scene II — Belmont. A room in Portia’s house about 11 min
  472. Act III, Scene III — Venice. A street about 1 min
  473. Act III, Scene IV — Belmont. A room in Portia’s house about 3 min
  474. Act III, Scene V — The same. A garden about 3 min
  475. Act IV, Scene I — Venice. A court of justice about 16 min
  476. Act IV, Scene II — The same. A street about 1 min
  477. Act V, Scene I — Belmont. The avenue to Portia’s house about 12 min
  478. Act I, Scene I — Windsor. Before Page’s house about 10 min
  479. Act I, Scene II — The same under 1 min
  480. Act I, Scene III — A room in the Garter Inn about 3 min
  481. Act I, Scene IV — A room in Doctor Caius’s house about 6 min
  482. Act II, Scene I — Before Page’s house about 8 min
  483. Act II, Scene II — A room in the Garter Inn about 11 min
  484. Act II, Scene III — A field near Windsor about 3 min
  485. Act III, Scene I — A field near Frogmore about 4 min
  486. Act III, Scene II — A street in Windsor about 3 min
  487. Act III, Scene III — A room in Ford’s house about 8 min
  488. Act III, Scene IV — A room in Page’s house about 4 min
  489. Act III, Scene V — A room in the Garter Inn about 5 min
  490. Act IV, Scene I — The street about 2 min
  491. Act IV, Scene II — A room in Ford’s house about 7 min
  492. Act IV, Scene III — A room in the Garter Inn under 1 min
  493. Act IV, Scene IV — A room in Ford’s house about 3 min
  494. Act IV, Scene V — A room in the Garter Inn about 4 min
  495. Act IV, Scene VI — Another room in the Garter Inn about 2 min
  496. Act V, Scene I — A room in the Garter Inn about 1 min
  497. Act V, Scene II — Windsor Park about 1 min
  498. Act V, Scene III — The street in Windsor about 1 min
  499. Act V, Scene IV — Windsor Park under 1 min
  500. Act V, Scene V — Another part of the Park about 10 min
  501. Act I, Scene I — Athens. A room in the Palace of Theseus about 8 min
  502. Act I, Scene II — The Same. A Room in a Cottage about 3 min
  503. Act II, Scene I — A wood near Athens about 9 min
  504. Act II, Scene II — Another part of the wood about 5 min
  505. Act III, Scene I — The Wood about 7 min
  506. Act III, Scene II — Another part of the wood about 16 min
  507. Act IV, Scene I — The Wood about 8 min
  508. Act IV, Scene II — Athens. A Room in Quince’s House about 2 min
  509. Act V, Scene I — Athens. An Apartment in the Palace of Theseus about 14 min
  510. Act I, Scene I — Before Leonato’s House about 11 min
  511. Act I, Scene II — A room in Leonato’s house about 1 min
  512. Act I, Scene III — Another room in Leonato’s house about 3 min
  513. Act II, Scene I — A hall in Leonato’s house about 13 min
  514. Act II, Scene II — Another room in Leonato’s house about 2 min
  515. Act II, Scene III — Leonato’s Garden about 10 min
  516. Act III, Scene I — Leonato’s Garden about 4 min
  517. Act III, Scene II — A Room in Leonato’s House about 4 min
  518. Act III, Scene III — A Street about 6 min
  519. Act III, Scene IV — A Room in Leonato’s House about 3 min
  520. Act III, Scene V — Another Room in Leonato’s House about 2 min
  521. Act IV, Scene I — The Inside of a Church about 11 min
  522. Act IV, Scene II — A Prison about 3 min
  523. Act V, Scene I — Before Leonato’s House about 12 min
  524. Act V, Scene II — Leonato’s Garden about 3 min
  525. Act V, Scene III — The Inside of a Church about 1 min
  526. Act V, Scene IV — A Room in Leonato’s House about 5 min
  527. Act I, Scene I — Venice. A street about 6 min
  528. Act I, Scene II — Venice. Another street about 4 min
  529. Act I, Scene III — Venice. A council chamber about 14 min
  530. Act II, Scene I — A seaport in Cyprus. A Platform about 11 min
  531. Act II, Scene II — A street under 1 min
  532. Act II, Scene III — A Hall in the Castle about 13 min
  533. Act III, Scene I — Cyprus. Before the Castle about 2 min
  534. Act III, Scene II — Cyprus. A Room in the Castle under 1 min
  535. Act III, Scene III — Cyprus. The Garden of the Castle about 17 min
  536. Act III, Scene IV — Cyprus. Before the Castle about 7 min
  537. Act IV, Scene I — Cyprus. Before the Castle about 10 min
  538. Act IV, Scene II — Cyprus. A Room in the Castle about 9 min
  539. Act IV, Scene III — Cyprus. Another Room in the Castle about 4 min
  540. Act V, Scene I — Cyprus. A Street about 5 min
  541. Act V, Scene II — Cyprus. A Bedchamber in the castle about 14 min
  542. Act I about 1 min
  543. Act I, Scene I — Antioch. A room in the palace about 6 min
  544. Act I, Scene II — Tyre. A room in the palace about 4 min
  545. Act I, Scene III — Tyre. An ante-chamber in the Palace about 1 min
  546. Act I, Scene IV — Tarsus. A room in the Governor’s house about 4 min
  547. Act II about 1 min
  548. Act II, Scene I — Pentapolis. An open place by the seaside about 8 min
  549. Act II, Scene III — The same. A hall of state: a banquet prepared about 4 min
  550. Act II, Scene IV — Tyre. A room in the Governor’s house about 2 min
  551. Act II, Scene V — Pentapolis. A room in the palace about 3 min
  552. Act III about 2 min
  553. Act III, Scene I about 3 min
  554. Act III, Scene II — Ephesus. A room in Cerimon’s house about 4 min
  555. Act III, Scene III — Tarsus. A room in Cleon’s house about 2 min
  556. Act III, Scene IV — Ephesus. A room in Cerimon’s house about 1 min
  557. Act IV about 1 min
  558. Act IV, Scene I — Tarsus. An open place near the seashore about 4 min
  559. Act IV, Scene II — Mytilene. A room in a brothel about 5 min
  560. Act IV, Scene III — Tarsus. A room in Cleon’s house about 2 min
  561. Act IV, Scene IV about 2 min
  562. Act IV, Scene V — Mytilene. A street before the brothel under 1 min
  563. Act IV, Scene VI — The same. A room in the brothel about 7 min
  564. Act V about 10 min
  565. Act V, Scene II about 5 min
  566. Act I, Scene I — London. A Room in the palace about 7 min
  567. Act I, Scene II — The same. A room in the Duke of Lancaster’s palace about 3 min
  568. Act I, Scene III — Open Space, near Coventry. Lists set out, and a Throne. Heralds, &c., attending about 11 min
  569. Act I, Scene IV — London. A Room in the King’s Castle about 2 min
  570. Act II, Scene I — London. An Apartment in Ely House about 10 min
  571. Act II, Scene II — The Same. A Room in the Castle about 5 min
  572. Act II, Scene III — The Wolds in Gloucestershire about 6 min
  573. Act II, Scene IV — A camp in Wales about 1 min
  574. Act III, Scene I — Bristol. Bolingbroke’s camp about 2 min
  575. Act III, Scene II — The coast of Wales. A castle in view about 8 min
  576. Act III, Scene III — Wales. Before Flint Castle about 7 min
  577. Act III, Scene IV — Langley. The Duke of York’s garden about 4 min
  578. Act IV, Scene I — Westminster Hall about 12 min
  579. Act V, Scene I — London. A street leading to the Tower about 4 min
  580. Act V, Scene II — The same. A room in the Duke of York’s palace about 4 min
  581. Act V, Scene III — Windsor. A room in the Castle about 5 min
  582. Act V, Scene IV — Another room in the Castle under 1 min
  583. Act V, Scene V — Pomfret. The dungeon of the Castle about 4 min
  584. Act V, Scene VI — Windsor. An Apartment in the Castle about 3 min
  585. Act I, Scene I — London. A street about 5 min
  586. Act I, Scene II — London. Another street about 9 min
  587. Act I, Scene III — London. A Room in the Palace about 13 min
  588. Act I, Scene IV — London. A Room in the Tower about 10 min
  589. Act II, Scene I — London. A Room in the palace about 5 min
  590. Act II, Scene II — Another Room in the palace about 5 min
  591. Act II, Scene III — London. A street about 2 min
  592. Act II, Scene IV — London. A Room in the Palace about 3 min
  593. Act III, Scene I — London. A street about 7 min
  594. Act III, Scene II — Before Lord Hastings’ house about 5 min
  595. Act III, Scene III — Pomfret. Before the Castle about 1 min
  596. Act III, Scene IV — London. A Room in the Tower about 4 min
  597. Act III, Scene V — London. The Tower Walls about 4 min
  598. Act III, Scene VI — London. A street about 1 min
  599. Act III, Scene VII — London. Court of Baynard’s Castle about 8 min
  600. Act IV, Scene I — London. Before the Tower about 4 min
  601. Act IV, Scene II — London. A Room of State in the Palace about 4 min
  602. Act IV, Scene III — London. Another Room in the Palace about 2 min
  603. Act IV, Scene IV — London. Before the Palace about 20 min
  604. Act IV, Scene V — A Room in Lord Stanley’s house about 1 min
  605. Act V, Scene I — Salisbury. An open place about 1 min
  606. Act V, Scene II — Plain near Tamworth about 1 min
  607. Act V, Scene III — Bosworth Field about 13 min
  608. Act V, Scene IV — Another part of the Field about 1 min
  609. Act V, Scene V — Another part of the Field about 2 min
  610. The Prologue under 1 min
  611. Act I, Scene I — A public place about 8 min
  612. Act I, Scene II — A Street about 4 min
  613. Act I, Scene III — Room in Capulet’s House about 4 min
  614. Act I, Scene IV — A Street about 4 min
  615. Act I, Scene V — A Hall in Capulet’s House about 5 min
  616. Act II under 1 min
  617. Act II, Scene I — An open place adjoining Capulet’s Garden about 2 min
  618. Act II, Scene II — Capulet’s Garden about 7 min
  619. Act II, Scene III — Friar Lawrence’s Cell about 3 min
  620. Act II, Scene IV — A Street about 7 min
  621. Act II, Scene V — Capulet’s Garden about 3 min
  622. Act II, Scene VI — Friar Lawrence’s Cell about 1 min
  623. Act III, Scene I — A public Place about 7 min
  624. Act III, Scene II — A Room in Capulet’s House about 5 min
  625. Act III, Scene III — Friar Lawrence’s cell about 6 min
  626. Act III, Scene IV — A Room in Capulet’s House about 1 min
  627. Act III, Scene V — An open Gallery to Juliet’s Chamber, overlooking the Garden about 9 min
  628. Act IV, Scene I — Friar Lawrence’s Cell about 5 min
  629. Act IV, Scene II — Hall in Capulet’s House about 2 min
  630. Act IV, Scene III — Juliet’s Chamber about 2 min
  631. Act IV, Scene IV — Hall in Capulet’s House about 1 min
  632. Act IV, Scene V — Juliet’s Chamber; Juliet on the bed about 5 min
  633. Act V, Scene I — Mantua. A Street about 3 min
  634. Act V, Scene II — Friar Lawrence’s Cell about 1 min
  635. Act V, Scene III — A churchyard; in it a Monument belonging to the Capulets about 12 min
  636. Induction, Scene I — Before an alehouse on a heath about 5 min
  637. Induction, Scene II — A bedchamber in the Lord’s house about 5 min
  638. Act I, Scene I — Padua. A public place about 9 min
  639. Act I, Scene II — Padua. Before Hortensio’s house about 10 min
  640. Act II, Scene I — Padua. A room in Baptista’s house about 15 min
  641. Act III, Scene I — Padua. A room in Baptista’s house about 3 min
  642. Act III, Scene II — The same. Before Baptista’s house about 9 min
  643. Act IV, Scene I — A hall in Petruchio’s country house about 7 min
  644. Act IV, Scene II — Padua. Before Baptista’s house about 4 min
  645. Act IV, Scene III — A room in Petruchio’s house about 7 min
  646. Act IV, Scene IV — Padua. Before Baptista’s house about 4 min
  647. Act IV, Scene V — A public road about 3 min
  648. Act V, Scene I — Padua. Before Lucentio’s house about 5 min
  649. Act V, Scene II — A room in Lucentio’s house about 7 min
  650. Act I, Scene I — On a ship at sea; a tempestuous noise of thunder and lightning heard about 2 min
  651. Act I, Scene II — The Island. Before the cell of Prospero about 18 min
  652. Act II, Scene I — Another part of the island about 11 min
  653. Act II, Scene II — Another part of the island about 7 min
  654. Act III, Scene I — Before Prospero’s cell about 4 min
  655. Act III, Scene II — Another part of the island about 5 min
  656. Act III, Scene III — Another part of the island about 4 min
  657. Act IV, Scene I — Before Prospero’s cell about 9 min
  658. Act V, Scene I — Before the cell of Prospero about 12 min
  659. Epilogue about 1 min
  660. Act I, Scene I — Athens. A hall in Timon’s house about 10 min
  661. Act I, Scene II — The Same. A room of state in Timon’s house about 9 min
  662. Act II, Scene I — Athens. A room in a senator’s house about 1 min
  663. Act II, Scene II — The same. A hall in Timon’s house about 8 min
  664. Act III, Scene I — Athens. A room in Lucullus’ house about 2 min
  665. Act III, Scene II — A public place about 3 min
  666. Act III, Scene III — The same. A room in Sempronius’ house about 2 min
  667. Act III, Scene IV — A hall in Timon’s house about 4 min
  668. Act III, Scene V — The same. The senate house about 4 min
  669. Act III, Scene VI — A room of state in Timon’s house about 4 min
  670. Act IV, Scene I — Without the walls of Athens about 1 min
  671. Act IV, Scene II — Athens. A room in Timon’s house about 2 min
  672. Act IV, Scene III — Woods and caves near the sea-shore about 19 min
  673. Act V, Scene I — The woods. Before Timon’s cave about 4 min
  674. Act V, Scene II — The same about 4 min
  675. Act V, Scene III — Before the walls of Athens about 1 min
  676. Act V, Scene IV — The woods. Timon’s cave, and a rude tomb seen under 1 min
  677. Act V, Scene V — Before the walls of Athens about 4 min
  678. Act I, Scene I — Rome. Before the Capitol about 17 min
  679. Act II, Scene I — Rome. Before the palace about 5 min
  680. Act II, Scene II — A Forest near Rome; a Lodge seen at a distance. Horns and cry of hounds heard about 1 min
  681. Act II, Scene III — A lonely part of the Forest about 11 min
  682. Act II, Scene IV — Another part of the Forest about 2 min
  683. Act III, Scene I — Rome. A street about 11 min
  684. Act III, Scene II — Rome. A Room in Titus’s House. A banquet set out about 3 min
  685. Act IV, Scene I — Rome. Before Titus’s House about 5 min
  686. Act IV, Scene II — Rome. A Room in the Palace about 7 min
  687. Act IV, Scene III — Rome. A public Place about 4 min
  688. Act IV, Scene IV — Rome. Before the Palace about 4 min
  689. Act V, Scene I — Plains near Rome about 6 min
  690. Act V, Scene II — Rome. Before Titus’s House about 7 min
  691. Act V, Scene III — Rome. A Pavilion in Titus’s Gardens, with tables, &c about 8 min
  692. Prologue about 1 min
  693. Act I, Scene I — Troy. Before Priam’s palace about 4 min
  694. Act I, Scene II — Troy. A street about 10 min
  695. Act I, Scene III — The Grecian camp. Before Agamemnon’s tent about 13 min
  696. Act II, Scene I — The Grecian camp about 4 min
  697. Act II, Scene II — Troy. Priam’s palace about 7 min
  698. Act II, Scene III — The Grecian camp. Before the tent of Achilles about 9 min
  699. Act III, Scene I — Troy. Priam’s palace about 5 min
  700. Act III, Scene II — Troy. Pandarus’ orchard about 7 min
  701. Act III, Scene III — The Greek camp about 10 min
  702. Act IV, Scene I — Troy. A street about 3 min
  703. Act IV, Scene II — Troy. The court of Pandarus’ house about 4 min
  704. Act IV, Scene III — Troy. A street before Pandarus’ house under 1 min
  705. Act IV, Scene IV — Troy. Pandarus’ house about 5 min
  706. Act IV, Scene V — The Grecian camp. Lists set out about 10 min
  707. Act V, Scene I — The Grecian camp. Before the tent of Achilles about 4 min
  708. Act V, Scene II — The Grecian camp. Before Calchas’ tent about 7 min
  709. Act V, Scene III — Troy. Before Priam’s palace about 4 min
  710. Act V, Scene IV — The plain between Troy and the Grecian camp about 1 min
  711. Act V, Scene V — Another part of the plain about 2 min
  712. Act V, Scene VI — Another part of the plain about 1 min
  713. Act V, Scene VII — Another part of the plain about 1 min
  714. Act V, Scene VIII — Another part of the plain about 1 min
  715. Act V, Scene IX — Another part of the plain under 1 min
  716. Act V, Scene X — Another part of the plain about 2 min
  717. Act I, Scene I — An Apartment in the Duke’s Palace about 1 min
  718. Act I, Scene II — The sea-coast about 2 min
  719. Act I, Scene III — A Room in Olivia’s House about 5 min
  720. Act I, Scene IV — A Room in the Duke’s Palace about 1 min
  721. Act I, Scene V — A Room in Olivia’s House about 11 min
  722. Act II, Scene I — The sea-coast about 2 min
  723. Act II, Scene II — A street about 2 min
  724. Act II, Scene III — A Room in Olivia’s House about 7 min
  725. Act II, Scene IV — A Room in the Duke’s Palace about 4 min
  726. Act II, Scene V — Olivia’s garden about 7 min
  727. Act III, Scene I — Olivia’s garden about 6 min
  728. Act III, Scene II — A Room in Olivia’s House about 3 min
  729. Act III, Scene III — A street about 2 min
  730. Act III, Scene IV — Olivia’s garden about 14 min
  731. Act IV, Scene I — The Street before Olivia’s House about 2 min
  732. Act IV, Scene II — A Room in Olivia’s House about 4 min
  733. Act IV, Scene III — Olivia’s Garden about 1 min
  734. Act V, Scene I — The Street before Olivia’s House about 14 min
  735. Act I, Scene I — Verona. An open place about 5 min
  736. Act I, Scene II — The same. The garden of Julia’s house about 5 min
  737. Act I, Scene III — The same. A room in Antonio’s house about 3 min
  738. Act II, Scene I — Milan. A room in the Duke’s palace about 6 min
  739. Act II, Scene II — Verona. A room in Julia’s house about 1 min
  740. Act II, Scene III — The same. A street about 2 min
  741. Act II, Scene IV — Milan. A room in the Duke’s palace about 7 min
  742. Act II, Scene V — The same. A street about 2 min
  743. Act II, Scene VI — The same. The Duke’s palace about 1 min
  744. Act II, Scene VII — Verona. A room in Julia’s house about 3 min
  745. Act III, Scene I — Milan. An anteroom in the Duke’s palace about 13 min
  746. Act III, Scene II — The same. A room in the Duke’s palace about 3 min
  747. Act IV, Scene I — A forest between Milan and Verona about 3 min
  748. Act IV, Scene II — Milan. The court of the Duke’s palace about 5 min
  749. Act IV, Scene III — The same about 2 min
  750. Act IV, Scene IV — The same about 7 min
  751. Act V, Scene I — Milan. An abbey under 1 min
  752. Act V, Scene II — The same. A room in the Duke’s palace about 2 min
  753. Act V, Scene III — Frontiers of Mantua. The forest about 1 min
  754. Act V, Scene IV — Another part of the forest about 6 min
  755. Prologue about 1 min
  756. Epilogue under 1 min
  757. Prologue about 1 min
  758. Act I, Scene I — Athens. Before a temple about 8 min
  759. Act I, Scene II — Thebes. The Court of the Palace about 4 min
  760. Act I, Scene III — Before the gates of Athens about 3 min
  761. Act I, Scene IV — A field before Thebes about 2 min
  762. Act I, Scene V — Another part of the same, more remote from Thebes about 1 min
  763. Act II, Scene I — Athens. A garden, with a castle in the background about 2 min
  764. Act II, Scene II — The prison about 11 min
  765. Act II, Scene III — The country near Athens about 3 min
  766. Act II, Scene IV — Athens. A room in the prison about 1 min
  767. Act II, Scene V — An open place in Athens about 3 min
  768. Act II, Scene VI — Athens. Before the prison about 1 min
  769. Act III, Scene I — A forest near Athens about 5 min
  770. Act III, Scene II — Another Part of the forest about 1 min
  771. Act III, Scene III — The same part of the forest as in scene I about 2 min
  772. Act III, Scene IV — Another part of the forest about 1 min
  773. Act III, Scene V — Another part of the forest about 6 min
  774. Act III, Scene VI — The same part of the forest as in scene III about 12 min
  775. Act IV, Scene I — Athens. A room in the prison about 6 min
  776. Act IV, Scene II — A Room in the Palace about 6 min
  777. Act IV, Scene III — A room in the prison about 4 min
  778. Act V, Scene I — Athens. Before the Temples of Mars, Venus, and Diana about 7 min
  779. Act V, Scene II — Athens. A Room in the Prison about 5 min
  780. Act V, Scene III — A part of the Forest near Athens, and near the Place appointed for the Combat about 5 min
  781. Act V, Scene IV — The same; a Block prepared about 5 min
  782. Epilogue about 1 min
  783. Dramatis Personæ under 1 min
  784. Act I, Scene I — Sicilia. An Antechamber in Leontes’ Palace about 2 min
  785. Act I, Scene II — The same. A Room of State in the Palace about 16 min
  786. Act II, Scene I — Sicilia. A Room in the Palace about 7 min
  787. Act II, Scene II — The same. The outer Room of a Prison about 2 min
  788. Act II, Scene III — The same. A Room in the Palace about 8 min
  789. Act III, Scene I — Sicilia. A Street in some Town about 1 min
  790. Act III, Scene II — The same. A Court of Justice about 9 min
  791. Act III, Scene III — Bohemia. A desert Country near the Sea about 5 min
  792. Act IV, Scene I about 1 min
  793. Act IV, Scene II — Bohemia. A Room in the palace of Polixenes about 2 min
  794. Act IV, Scene III — The same. A Road near the Shepherd’s cottage about 4 min
  795. Act IV, Scene IV — The same. A Shepherd’s Cottage about 30 min
  796. Act V, Scene I — Sicilia. A Room in the palace of Leontes about 8 min
  797. Act V, Scene II — The same. Before the Palace about 7 min
  798. Act V, Scene III — The same. A Room in Paulina’s house about 2 h 17 min
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Act IV, Scene I — London. The Palace

Enter Richard (Duke of Gloucester), George (Duke of Clarence), Somerset and Montague.

RICHARD. Now tell me, brother Clarence, what think you Of this new marriage with the Lady Grey? Hath not our brother made a worthy choice?

GEORGE. Alas, you know ’tis far from hence to France! How could he stay till Warwick made return?

SOMERSET. My lords, forbear this talk; here comes the King.

Flourish. Enter King Edward, attended; Lady Grey as Queen Elizabeth; Pembroke, Stafford, Hastings and others. Four stand on one side, and four on the other.

RICHARD. And his well-chosen bride.

GEORGE. I mind to tell him plainly what I think.

KING EDWARD. Now, brother of Clarence, how like you our choice, That you stand pensive as half malcontent?

GEORGE. As well as Lewis of France or the Earl of Warwick, Which are so weak of courage and in judgment That they’ll take no offence at our abuse.

KING EDWARD. Suppose they take offence without a cause, They are but Lewis and Warwick; I am Edward, Your King and Warwick’s, and must have my will.

RICHARD. And shall have your will, because our King. Yet hasty marriage seldom proveth well.

KING EDWARD. Yea, brother Richard, are you offended too?

RICHARD. Not I. No, God forbid that I should wish them severed Whom God hath joined together. Ay, and ’twere pity To sunder them that yoke so well together.

KING EDWARD. Setting your scorns and your mislike aside, Tell me some reason why the Lady Grey Should not become my wife and England’s queen. And you too, Somerset and Montague, Speak freely what you think.

GEORGE. Then this is mine opinion: that King Lewis Becomes your enemy for mocking him About the marriage of the Lady Bona.

RICHARD. And Warwick, doing what you gave in charge, Is now dishonoured by this new marriage.

KING EDWARD. What if both Lewis and Warwick be appeased By such invention as I can devise?

MONTAGUE. Yet to have joined with France in such alliance Would more have strengthened this our commonwealth ’Gainst foreign storms than any home-bred marriage.

HASTINGS. Why, knows not Montague that of itself England is safe, if true within itself?

MONTAGUE. But the safer when ’tis backed with France.

HASTINGS. ’Tis better using France than trusting France. Let us be backed with God and with the seas Which He hath giv’n for fence impregnable, And with their helps only defend ourselves. In them and in ourselves our safety lies.

GEORGE. For this one speech Lord Hastings well deserves To have the heir of the Lord Hungerford.

KING EDWARD. Ay, what of that? It was my will and grant; And for this once my will shall stand for law.

RICHARD. And yet, methinks, your Grace hath not done well To give the heir and daughter of Lord Scales Unto the brother of your loving bride. She better would have fitted me or Clarence; But in your bride you bury brotherhood.

GEORGE. Or else you would not have bestowed the heir Of the Lord Bonville on your new wife’s son, And leave your brothers to go speed elsewhere.

KING EDWARD. Alas, poor Clarence, is it for a wife That thou art malcontent? I will provide thee.

GEORGE. In choosing for yourself you showed your judgment, Which being shallow, you shall give me leave To play the broker in mine own behalf; And to that end I shortly mind to leave you.

KING EDWARD. Leave me or tarry, Edward will be king, And not be tied unto his brother’s will.

QUEEN ELIZABETH. My lords, before it pleased his Majesty To raise my state to title of a queen, Do me but right, and you must all confess That I was not ignoble of descent, And meaner than myself have had like fortune. But as this title honours me and mine, So your dislikes, to whom I would be pleasing, Doth cloud my joys with danger and with sorrow.

KING EDWARD. My love, forbear to fawn upon their frowns. What danger or what sorrow can befall thee So long as Edward is thy constant friend And their true sovereign, whom they must obey? Nay, whom they shall obey, and love thee too, Unless they seek for hatred at my hands; Which if they do, yet will I keep thee safe, And they shall feel the vengeance of my wrath.

RICHARD. [Aside.] I hear, yet say not much, but think the more.

Enter a Post.

KING EDWARD. Now, messenger, what letters or what news From France?

POST. My sovereign liege, no letters, and few words, But such as I, without your special pardon, Dare not relate.

KING EDWARD. Go to, we pardon thee. Therefore, in brief, Tell me their words as near as thou canst guess them. What answer makes King Lewis unto our letters?

POST. At my depart these were his very words: “Go tell false Edward, thy supposed king, That Lewis of France is sending over maskers To revel it with him and his new bride.”

KING EDWARD. Is Lewis so brave? Belike he thinks me Henry. But what said Lady Bona to my marriage?

POST. These were her words, uttered with mild disdain: “Tell him, in hope he’ll prove a widower shortly, I’ll wear the willow garland for his sake.”

KING EDWARD. I blame not her; she could say little less; She had the wrong. But what said Henry’s queen? For I have heard that she was there in place.

POST. “Tell him,” quoth she “my mourning weeds are done, And I am ready to put armour on.”

KING EDWARD. Belike she minds to play the Amazon. But what said Warwick to these injuries?

POST. He, more incensed against your Majesty Than all the rest, discharged me with these words: “Tell him from me that he hath done me wrong, And therefore I’ll uncrown him ere ’t be long.”

KING EDWARD. Ha! Durst the traitor breathe out so proud words? Well, I will arm me, being thus forewarned. They shall have wars and pay for their presumption. But say, is Warwick friends with Margaret?

POST. Ay, gracious sovereign, they are so linked in friendship That young Prince Edward marries Warwick’s daughter.

GEORGE. Belike the elder; Clarence will have the younger. Now, brother king, farewell, and sit you fast, For I will hence to Warwick’s other daughter; That, though I want a kingdom, yet in marriage I may not prove inferior to yourself. You that love me and Warwick, follow me.

[Exit George and Somerset follows.]

RICHARD. [Aside.] Not I. My thoughts aim at a further matter; I stay not for the love of Edward, but the crown.

KING EDWARD. Clarence and Somerset both gone to Warwick! Yet am I armed against the worst can happen, And haste is needful in this desperate case. Pembroke and Stafford, you in our behalf Go levy men and make prepare for war; They are already, or quickly will be, landed. Myself in person will straight follow you.

[Exeunt Pembroke and Stafford.]

But, ere I go, Hastings and Montague, Resolve my doubt. You twain, of all the rest, Are near to Warwick by blood and by alliance. Tell me if you love Warwick more than me. If it be so, then both depart to him. I rather wish you foes than hollow friends. But if you mind to hold your true obedience, Give me assurance with some friendly vow, That I may never have you in suspect.

MONTAGUE. So God help Montague as he proves true!

HASTINGS. And Hastings as he favours Edward’s cause!

KING EDWARD. Now, brother Richard, will you stand by us?

RICHARD. Ay, in despite of all that shall withstand you.

KING EDWARD. Why, so! Then am I sure of victory. Now, therefore, let us hence, and lose no hour Till we meet Warwick with his foreign power.

[Exeunt.]

Act IV, Scene II — A Plain in Warwickshire

Enter Warwick and Oxford in England, with French Soldiers.

WARWICK. Trust me, my lord, all hitherto goes well; The common people by numbers swarm to us.

Enter George (Duke of Clarence) and Somerset.

But see where Somerset and Clarence comes. Speak suddenly, my lords: are we all friends?

GEORGE. Fear not that, my lord.

WARWICK. Then, gentle Clarence, welcome unto Warwick; And welcome, Somerset. I hold it cowardice To rest mistrustful where a noble heart Hath pawned an open hand in sign of love; Else might I think that Clarence, Edward’s brother, Were but a feigned friend to our proceedings. But welcome, sweet Clarence; my daughter shall be thine. And now what rests but, in night’s coverture, Thy brother being carelessly encamped, His soldiers lurking in the towns about, And but attended by a simple guard, We may surprise and take him at our pleasure? Our scouts have found the adventure very easy; That, as Ulysses and stout Diomede With sleight and manhood stole to Rhesus’ tents, And brought from thence the Thracian fatal steeds, So we, well covered with the night’s black mantle, At unawares may beat down Edward’s guard, And seize himself. I say not, slaughter him, For I intend but only to surprise him. You that will follow me to this attempt, Applaud the name of Henry with your leader.

[They all cry “Henry!”]

Why then, let’s on our way in silent sort, For Warwick and his friends, God and Saint George!

[Exeunt.]

Act IV, Scene III — Edward’s Camp near Warwick

Enter three Watchmen to guard the King’s tent.

1 WATCHMAN. Come on, my masters, each man take his stand. The King by this is set him down to sleep.

2 WATCHMAN. What, will he not to bed?

1 WATCHMAN. Why, no; for he hath made a solemn vow Never to lie and take his natural rest Till Warwick or himself be quite suppressed.

2 WATCHMAN. Tomorrow, then, belike shall be the day, If Warwick be so near as men report.

3 WATCHMAN. But say, I pray, what nobleman is that That with the King here resteth in his tent?

1 WATCHMAN. ’Tis the Lord Hastings, the King’s chiefest friend.

3 WATCHMAN. O, is it so? But why commands the King That his chief followers lodge in towns about him, While he himself keeps in the cold field?

2 WATCHMAN. ’Tis the more honour, because more dangerous.

3 WATCHMAN. Ay, but give me worship and quietness; I like it better than dangerous honour. If Warwick knew in what estate he stands, ’Tis to be doubted he would waken him.

1 WATCHMAN. Unless our halberds did shut up his passage.

2 WATCHMAN. Ay, wherefore else guard we his royal tent But to defend his person from night-foes?

Enter Warwick, George (Duke of Clarence), Oxford, Somerset and French Soldiers, silent all.

WARWICK. This is his tent; and see where stand his guard. Courage, my masters! Honour now or never! But follow me, and Edward shall be ours.

1 WATCHMAN. Who goes there?

2 WATCHMAN. Stay, or thou diest.

[Warwick and the rest cry all, “Warwick! Warwick!” and set upon the guard, who fly, crying “Arm! Arm!” Warwick and the rest following them.]

The drum playing and trumpet sounding, enter Warwick, Somerset, and the rest, bringing the King out in his gown, sitting in a chair. Richard (Duke of Gloucester) and Hastings fly over the stage.

SOMERSET. What are they that fly there?

WARWICK. Richard and Hastings. Let them go. Here is the Duke.

KING EDWARD. The Duke? Why, Warwick, when we parted, Thou call’dst me king?

WARWICK. Ay, but the case is altered. When you disgraced me in my embassade, Then I degraded you from being king, And come now to create you Duke of York. Alas, how should you govern any kingdom That know not how to use ambassadors, Nor how to be contented with one wife, Nor how to use your brothers brotherly, Nor how to study for the people’s welfare, Nor how to shroud yourself from enemies?

KING EDWARD. Yea, brother of Clarence, art thou here too? Nay, then I see that Edward needs must down. Yet, Warwick, in despite of all mischance Of thee thyself and all thy complices, Edward will always bear himself as king. Though Fortune’s malice overthrow my state, My mind exceeds the compass of her wheel.

WARWICK. Then for his mind be Edward England’s king;

[Takes off his crown.]

But Henry now shall wear the English crown And be true king indeed, thou but the shadow. My lord of Somerset, at my request, See that forthwith Duke Edward be conveyed Unto my brother, Archbishop of York. When I have fought with Pembroke and his fellows, I’ll follow you and tell what answer Lewis and the Lady Bona send to him. Now, for a while farewell, good Duke of York.

[They begin to lead him out forcibly.]

KING EDWARD. What fates impose, that men must needs abide; It boots not to resist both wind and tide.

[Exit King Edward, led out; Somerset with him.]

OXFORD. What now remains, my lords, for us to do, But march to London with our soldiers?

WARWICK. Ay, that’s the first thing that we have to do, To free King Henry from imprisonment And see him seated in the regal throne.

[Exeunt.]

Act IV, Scene IV — London. The Palace

Enter Queen Elizabeth and Rivers.

RIVERS. Madam, what makes you in this sudden change?

QUEEN ELIZABETH. Why, brother Rivers, are you yet to learn What late misfortune is befall’n King Edward?

RIVERS. What, loss of some pitched battle against Warwick?

QUEEN ELIZABETH. No, but the loss of his own royal person.

RIVERS. Then is my sovereign slain?

QUEEN ELIZABETH. Ay, almost slain, for he is taken prisoner, Either betrayed by falsehood of his guard Or by his foe surprised at unawares; And, as I further have to understand, Is new committed to the Bishop of York, Fell Warwick’s brother and by that our foe.

RIVERS. These news, I must confess, are full of grief; Yet, gracious madam, bear it as you may. Warwick may lose that now hath won the day.

QUEEN ELIZABETH. Till then, fair hope must hinder life’s decay; And I the rather wean me from despair For love of Edward’s offspring in my womb. This is it that makes me bridle passion And bear with mildness my misfortune’s cross, Ay, ay, for this I draw in many a tear And stop the rising of blood-sucking sighs, Lest with my sighs or tears I blast or drown King Edward’s fruit, true heir to th’ English crown.

RIVERS. But, madam, where is Warwick then become?

QUEEN ELIZABETH. I am informed that he comes towards London To set the crown once more on Henry’s head. Guess thou the rest: King Edward’s friends must down. But to prevent the tyrant’s violence— For trust not him that hath once broken faith— I’ll hence forthwith unto the sanctuary To save at least the heir of Edward’s right. There shall I rest secure from force and fraud. Come, therefore, let us fly while we may fly. If Warwick take us, we are sure to die.

[Exeunt.]

Act IV, Scene V — A park near Middleham Castle in Yorkshire

Enter Richard (Duke of Gloucester), Lord Hastings, Sir William Stanley and others.

RICHARD. Now, my Lord Hastings and Sir William Stanley, Leave off to wonder why I drew you hither Into this chiefest thicket of the park. Thus stands the case: you know our King, my brother, Is prisoner to the Bishop here, at whose hands He hath good usage and great liberty, And often but attended with weak guard, Comes hunting this way to disport himself. I have advertised him by secret means That if about this hour he make this way, Under the colour of his usual game, He shall here find his friends with horse and men To set him free from his captivity.

Enter King Edward and a Huntsman with him.

HUNTSMAN. This way, my lord, for this way lies the game.

KING EDWARD. Nay, this way, man. See where the huntsmen stand. Now, brother of Gloucester, Lord Hastings, and the rest, Stand you thus close to steal the Bishop’s deer?

RICHARD. Brother, the time and case requireth haste; Your horse stands ready at the park corner.

KING EDWARD. But whither shall we then?

HASTINGS. To Lynn, my lord, and shipped from thence to Flanders.

RICHARD. Well guessed, believe me, for that was my meaning.

KING EDWARD. Stanley, I will requite thy forwardness.

RICHARD. But wherefore stay we? ’Tis no time to talk.

KING EDWARD. Huntsman, what sayst thou? Wilt thou go along?

HUNTSMAN. Better do so than tarry and be hanged.

RICHARD. Come then, away! Let’s ha’ no more ado.

KING EDWARD. Bishop, farewell; shield thee from Warwick’s frown, And pray that I may repossess the crown.

[Exeunt.]

Act IV, Scene VI — London. The Tower

Enter King Henry, George (Duke of Clarence), Warwick, Somerset, young Richmond, Oxford, Montague, and Lieutenant of the Tower.

KING HENRY. Master Lieutenant, now that God and friends Have shaken Edward from the regal seat And turned my captive state to liberty, My fear to hope, my sorrows unto joys, At our enlargement what are thy due fees?

LIEUTENANT. Subjects may challenge nothing of their sovereigns; But if an humble prayer may prevail, I then crave pardon of your Majesty.

KING HENRY. For what, lieutenant? For well using me? Nay, be thou sure I’ll well requite thy kindness, For that it made my imprisonment a pleasure; Ay, such a pleasure as incaged birds Conceive when, after many moody thoughts, At last by notes of household harmony They quite forget their loss of liberty. But, Warwick, after God thou sett’st me free, And chiefly therefore I thank God and thee; He was the author, thou the instrument. Therefore, that I may conquer Fortune’s spite, By living low where Fortune cannot hurt me, And that the people of this blessed land May not be punished with my thwarting stars, Warwick, although my head still wear the crown, I here resign my government to thee, For thou art fortunate in all thy deeds.

WARWICK. Your Grace hath still been famed for virtuous, And now may seem as wise as virtuous By spying and avoiding Fortune’s malice, For few men rightly temper with the stars; Yet in this one thing let me blame your Grace, For choosing me when Clarence is in place.

GEORGE. No, Warwick, thou art worthy of the sway, To whom the heavens in thy nativity Adjudged an olive branch and laurel crown, As likely to be blest in peace and war; And therefore I yield thee my free consent.

WARWICK. And I choose Clarence only for Protector.

KING HENRY. Warwick and Clarence, give me both your hands. Now join your hands, and with your hands your hearts, That no dissension hinder government. I make you both Protectors of this land, While I myself will lead a private life And in devotion spend my latter days, To sin’s rebuke and my Creator’s praise.

WARWICK. What answers Clarence to his sovereign’s will?

GEORGE. That he consents, if Warwick yield consent, For on thy fortune I repose myself.

WARWICK. Why, then, though loath, yet I must be content. We’ll yoke together, like a double shadow To Henry’s body, and supply his place; I mean, in bearing weight of government, While he enjoys the honour and his ease. And, Clarence, now then it is more than needful Forthwith that Edward be pronounced a traitor And all his lands and goods be confiscate.

GEORGE. What else? And that succession be determined.

WARWICK. Ay, therein Clarence shall not want his part.

KING HENRY. But with the first of all your chief affairs Let me entreat—for I command no more— That Margaret your Queen and my son Edward Be sent for to return from France with speed; For till I see them here, by doubtful fear My joy of liberty is half eclipsed.

GEORGE. It shall be done, my sovereign, with all speed.

KING HENRY. My Lord of Somerset, what youth is that Of whom you seem to have so tender care?

SOMERSET. My liege, it is young Henry, Earl of Richmond.

KING HENRY. Come hither, England’s hope. If secret powers

[Lays his hand on his head.]

Suggest but truth to my divining thoughts, This pretty lad will prove our country’s bliss. His looks are full of peaceful majesty, His head by nature framed to wear a crown, His hand to wield a sceptre, and himself Likely in time to bless a regal throne. Make much of him, my lords, for this is he Must help you more than you are hurt by me.

Enter a Post.

WARWICK. What news, my friend?

POST. That Edward is escaped from your brother And fled, as he hears since, to Burgundy.

WARWICK. Unsavoury news! But how made he escape?

POST. He was conveyed by Richard, Duke of Gloucester And the Lord Hastings, who attended him In secret ambush on the forest side And from the Bishop’s huntsmen rescued him, For hunting was his daily exercise.

WARWICK. My brother was too careless of his charge. But let us hence, my sovereign, to provide A salve for any sore that may betide.

[Exeunt all but Somerset, Richmond and Oxford.]

SOMERSET. My lord, I like not of this flight of Edward’s, For doubtless Burgundy will yield him help, And we shall have more wars before ’t be long. As Henry’s late presaging prophecy Did glad my heart with hope of this young Richmond, So doth my heart misgive me, in these conflicts What may befall him, to his harm and ours. Therefore, Lord Oxford, to prevent the worst, Forthwith we’ll send him hence to Brittany Till storms be past of civil enmity.

OXFORD. Ay, for if Edward repossess the crown, ’Tis like that Richmond with the rest shall down.

SOMERSET. It shall be so. He shall to Brittany. Come therefore, let’s about it speedily.

[Exeunt.]

Act IV, Scene VII — Before York

Flourish. Enter King Edward, Richard (Duke of Gloucester), Hastings and Soldiers.

KING EDWARD. Now, brother Richard, Lord Hastings, and the rest, Yet thus far Fortune maketh us amends, And says that once more I shall interchange My waned state for Henry’s regal crown. Well have we passed and now repassed the seas, And brought desired help from Burgundy. What then remains, we being thus arrived From Ravenspurgh haven before the gates of York, But that we enter as into our dukedom?

RICHARD. The gates made fast! Brother, I like not this; For many men that stumble at the threshold Are well foretold that danger lurks within.

KING EDWARD. Tush, man, abodements must not now affright us. By fair or foul means we must enter in, For hither will our friends repair to us.

HASTINGS. My liege, I’ll knock once more to summon them.

Enter on the walls, the Mayor of York and his Brethren.

MAYOR. My lords, we were forewarned of your coming And shut the gates for safety of ourselves, For now we owe allegiance unto Henry.

KING EDWARD. But, master Mayor, if Henry be your king, Yet Edward, at the least, is Duke of York.

MAYOR. True, my good lord, I know you for no less.

KING EDWARD. Why, and I challenge nothing but my dukedom, As being well content with that alone.

RICHARD. [Aside.] But when the fox hath once got in his nose, He’ll soon find means to make the body follow.

HASTINGS. Why, master Mayor, why stand you in a doubt? Open the gates; we are King Henry’s friends.

MAYOR. Ay, say you so? The gates shall then be opened.

[He descends.]

RICHARD. A wise, stout captain, and soon persuaded.

HASTINGS. The good old man would fain that all were well, So ’twere not long of him; but, being entered, I doubt not, I, but we shall soon persuade Both him and all his brothers unto reason.

Enter the Mayor and two Aldermen below.

KING EDWARD. So, master Mayor, these gates must not be shut But in the night or in the time of war. What, fear not, man, but yield me up the keys;

[Takes his keys.]

For Edward will defend the town and thee And all those friends that deign to follow me.

March. Enter Montgomery with drum and Soldiers.

RICHARD. Brother, this is Sir John Montgomery, Our trusty friend unless I be deceived.

KING EDWARD. Welcome, Sir John! But why come you in arms?

MONTGOMERY. To help King Edward in his time of storm, As every loyal subject ought to do.

KING EDWARD. Thanks, good Montgomery; but we now forget Our title to the crown, and only claim Our dukedom till God please to send the rest.

MONTGOMERY. Then fare you well, for I will hence again. I came to serve a king, and not a duke. Drummer, strike up, and let us march away.

[The drum begins to march.]

KING EDWARD. Nay, stay, Sir John, a while, and we’ll debate By what safe means the crown may be recovered.

MONTGOMERY. What talk you of debating? In few words, If you’ll not here proclaim yourself our king, I’ll leave you to your fortune and be gone To keep them back that come to succour you. Why shall we fight if you pretend no title?

RICHARD. Why, brother, wherefore stand you on nice points?

KING EDWARD. When we grow stronger, then we’ll make our claim. Till then ’tis wisdom to conceal our meaning.

HASTINGS. Away with scrupulous wit! Now arms must rule.

RICHARD. And fearless minds climb soonest unto crowns. Brother, we will proclaim you out of hand; The bruit thereof will bring you many friends.

KING EDWARD. Then be it as you will; for ’tis my right, And Henry but usurps the diadem.

MONTGOMERY. Ay, now my sovereign speaketh like himself, And now will I be Edward’s champion.

HASTINGS. Sound, trumpet; Edward shall be here proclaimed. Come, fellow soldier, make thou proclamation.

[Gives him a paper. Flourish.]

SOLDIER. [Reads.] _Edward the Fourth, by the Grace of God, King of England and France, and Lord of Ireland, etc._

MONTGOMERY. And whoso’er gainsays King Edward’s right, By this I challenge him to single fight.

[Throws down his gauntlet.]

ALL. Long live Edward the Fourth!

KING EDWARD. Thanks, brave Montgomery, and thanks unto you all. If Fortune serve me, I’ll requite this kindness. Now for this night let’s harbour here in York, And when the morning sun shall raise his car Above the border of this horizon We’ll forward towards Warwick and his mates; For well I wot that Henry is no soldier. Ah, froward Clarence, how evil it beseems thee To flatter Henry and forsake thy brother! Yet, as we may, we’ll meet both thee and Warwick. Come on, brave soldiers; doubt not of the day, And, that once gotten, doubt not of large pay.

[Exeunt.]

Act IV, Scene VIII — London. The Palace

Flourish. Enter King Henry, Warwick, Montague, George (Duke of Clarence), Oxford and Exeter.

WARWICK. What counsel, lords? Edward from Belgia, With hasty Germans and blunt Hollanders, Hath passed in safety through the Narrow Seas, And with his troops doth march amain to London; And many giddy people flock to him.

KING HENRY. Let’s levy men and beat him back again.

GEORGE. A little fire is quickly trodden out, Which, being suffered, rivers cannot quench.

WARWICK. In Warwickshire I have true-hearted friends, Not mutinous in peace, yet bold in war. Those will I muster up; and thou, son Clarence, Shalt stir up in Suffolk, Norfolk, and in Kent The knights and gentlemen to come with thee. Thou, brother Montague, in Buckingham, Northampton, and in Leicestershire shalt find Men well inclined to hear what thou command’st. And thou, brave Oxford, wondrous well beloved, In Oxfordshire shalt muster up thy friends. My sovereign, with the loving citizens, Like to his island girt in with the ocean, Or modest Dian circled with her nymphs, Shall rest in London till we come to him. Fair lords, take leave and stand not to reply. Farewell, my sovereign.

KING HENRY. Farewell, my Hector, and my Troy’s true hope.

GEORGE. In sign of truth, I kiss your Highness’ hand.

KING HENRY. Well-minded Clarence, be thou fortunate.

MONTAGUE. Comfort, my lord; and so I take my leave.

OXFORD. And thus [kissing Henry’s hand] I seal my truth, and bid adieu.

KING HENRY. Sweet Oxford, and my loving Montague, And all at once, once more a happy farewell.

WARWICK. Farewell, sweet lords; let’s meet at Coventry.

[Exeunt all but King Henry and Exeter.]

KING HENRY. Here at the palace will I rest a while. Cousin of Exeter, what thinks your lordship? Methinks the power that Edward hath in field Should not be able to encounter mine.

EXETER. The doubt is that he will seduce the rest.

KING HENRY. That’s not my fear; my meed hath got me fame. I have not stopped mine ears to their demands, Nor posted off their suits with slow delays; My pity hath been balm to heal their wounds, My mildness hath allayed their swelling griefs, My mercy dried their water-flowing tears. I have not been desirous of their wealth Nor much oppressed them with great subsidies, Nor forward of revenge, though they much erred. Then why should they love Edward more than me? No, Exeter, these graces challenge grace; And when the lion fawns upon the lamb, The lamb will never cease to follow him.

[Shout within “A York! A York!”]

EXETER. Hark, hark, my lord, what shouts are these?

Enter King Edward, Richard (Duke of Gloucester) and Soldiers.

KING EDWARD. Seize on the shame-faced Henry, bear him hence, And once again proclaim us King of England. You are the fount that makes small brooks to flow. Now stops thy spring; my sea shall suck them dry And swell so much the higher by their ebb. Hence with him to the Tower. Let him not speak.

[Exeunt some with King Henry.]

And, lords, towards Coventry bend we our course, Where peremptory Warwick now remains. The sun shines hot, and, if we use delay, Cold biting winter mars our hoped-for hay.

RICHARD. Away betimes, before his forces join, And take the great-grown traitor unawares. Brave warriors, march amain towards Coventry.

[Exeunt.]

Act V, Scene I — Coventry

Enter, Warwick, the Mayor of Coventry, two Messengers and others, upon the walls.

WARWICK. Where is the post that came from valiant Oxford? How far hence is thy lord, mine honest fellow?

1 MESSENGER. By this at Dunsmore, marching hitherward.

WARWICK. How far off is our brother Montague? Where is the post that came from Montague?

2 MESSENGER. By this at Daintry, with a puissant troop.

Enter Sir John Somerville.

WARWICK. Say, Somerville, what says my loving son? And, by thy guess, how nigh is Clarence now?

SOMERVILLE. At Southam I did leave him with his forces And do expect him here some two hours hence.

[Drum heard.]

WARWICK. Then Clarence is at hand; I hear his drum.

SOMERVILLE. It is not his, my lord; here Southam lies. The drum your honour hears marcheth from Warwick.

WARWICK. Who should that be? Belike, unlooked-for friends.

SOMERVILLE. They are at hand, and you shall quickly know.

March. Flourish. Enter King Edward, Richard (Duke of Gloucester) and Soldiers.

KING EDWARD. Go, trumpet, to the walls and sound a parle.

RICHARD. See how the surly Warwick mans the wall.

WARWICK. O, unbid spite! Is sportful Edward come? Where slept our scouts, or how are they seduced, That we could hear no news of his repair?

KING EDWARD. Now, Warwick, wilt thou ope the city gates, Speak gentle words and humbly bend thy knee? Call Edward King and at his hands beg mercy, And he shall pardon thee these outrages.

WARWICK. Nay, rather, wilt thou draw thy forces hence, Confess who set thee up and plucked thee down, Call Warwick patron and be penitent, And thou shalt still remain the Duke of York.

RICHARD. I thought, at least, he would have said the King; Or did he make the jest against his will?

WARWICK. Is not a dukedom, sir, a goodly gift?

RICHARD. Ay, by my faith, for a poor earl to give; I’ll do thee service for so good a gift.

WARWICK. ’Twas I that gave the kingdom to thy brother.

KING EDWARD. Why, then, ’tis mine, if but by Warwick’s gift.

WARWICK. Thou art no Atlas for so great a weight; And, weakling, Warwick takes his gift again; And Henry is my King, Warwick his subject.

KING EDWARD. But Warwick’s king is Edward’s prisoner; And, gallant Warwick, do but answer this: What is the body when the head is off?

RICHARD. Alas, that Warwick had no more forecast, But, whiles he thought to steal the single ten, The king was slily fingered from the deck! You left poor Henry at the Bishop’s palace, And ten to one you’ll meet him in the Tower.

KING EDWARD. ’Tis even so; yet you are Warwick still.

RICHARD. Come, Warwick, take the time; kneel down, kneel down. Nay, when? Strike now, or else the iron cools.

WARWICK. I had rather chop this hand off at a blow And with the other fling it at thy face, Than bear so low a sail to strike to thee.

KING EDWARD. Sail how thou canst, have wind and tide thy friend, This hand, fast wound about thy coal-black hair, Shall, whiles thy head is warm and new cut off, Write in the dust this sentence with thy blood: “Wind-changing Warwick now can change no more.”

Enter Oxford with drum and colours.

WARWICK. O cheerful colours! See where Oxford comes!

OXFORD. Oxford, Oxford, for Lancaster!

[He and his forces enter the city.]

RICHARD. The gates are open; let us enter too.

KING EDWARD. So other foes may set upon our backs. Stand we in good array, for they no doubt Will issue out again and bid us battle; If not, the city being but of small defence, We’ll quietly rouse the traitors in the same.

WARWICK. O, welcome, Oxford, for we want thy help.

Enter Montague with drum and colours.

MONTAGUE. Montague, Montague, for Lancaster!

[He and his forces enter the city.]

RICHARD. Thou and thy brother both shall buy this treason Even with the dearest blood your bodies bear.

KING EDWARD. The harder matched, the greater victory. My mind presageth happy gain and conquest.

Enter Somerset with drum and colours.

SOMERSET. Somerset, Somerset, for Lancaster!

[He and his forces enter the city.]

RICHARD. Two of thy name, both Dukes of Somerset, Have sold their lives unto the House of York; And thou shalt be the third if this sword hold.

Enter George (Duke of Clarence) with drum and colours.

WARWICK. And lo, where George of Clarence sweeps along, Of force enough to bid his brother battle; With whom an upright zeal to right prevails More than the nature of a brother’s love.

[Richard and George whisper.]

Come, Clarence, come; thou wilt if Warwick call.

GEORGE. Father of Warwick, know you what this means?

[Taking the red rose from his hat and throws the rose at Warwick.]

Look here, I throw my infamy at thee. I will not ruinate my father’s house, Who gave his blood to lime the stones together, And set up Lancaster. Why, trowest thou, Warwick, That Clarence is so harsh, so blunt, unnatural, To bend the fatal instruments of war Against his brother and his lawful King? Perhaps thou wilt object my holy oath. To keep that oath were more impiety Than Jephthah’s when he sacrificed his daughter. I am so sorry for my trespass made That, to deserve well at my brother’s hands, I here proclaim myself thy mortal foe, With resolution, whereso’er I meet thee— As I will meet thee if thou stir abroad— To plague thee for thy foul misleading me. And so, proud-hearted Warwick, I defy thee, And to my brother turn my blushing cheeks. Pardon me, Edward, I will make amends. And, Richard, do not frown upon my faults, For I will henceforth be no more unconstant.

KING EDWARD. Now, welcome more, and ten times more beloved, Than if thou never hadst deserved our hate.

RICHARD. Welcome, good Clarence; this is brother-like.

WARWICK. O passing traitor, perjured and unjust!

KING EDWARD. What, Warwick, wilt thou leave the town and fight? Or shall we beat the stones about thine ears?

WARWICK. Alas! I am not cooped here for defence! I will away towards Barnet presently And bid thee battle, Edward, if thou dar’st.

KING EDWARD. Yes, Warwick, Edward dares, and leads the way. Lords, to the field! Saint George and victory!

[Exeunt. March. Warwick and his company follows.]

Act V, Scene II — A Field of Battle near Barnet

Alarum and excursions. Enter King Edward bringing forth Warwick wounded.

KING EDWARD. So, lie thou there. Die thou, and die our fear, For Warwick was a bug that feared us all. Now, Montague, sit fast; I seek for thee, That Warwick’s bones may keep thine company.

[Exit.]

WARWICK. Ah, who is nigh? Come to me, friend or foe, And tell me who is victor, York or Warwick? Why ask I that? My mangled body shows, My blood, my want of strength, my sick heart shows That I must yield my body to the earth And, by my fall, the conquest to my foe. Thus yields the cedar to the axe’s edge, Whose arms gave shelter to the princely eagle, Under whose shade the ramping lion slept, Whose top branch overpeered Jove’s spreading tree, And kept low shrubs from winter’s pow’rful wind. These eyes, that now are dimmed with death’s black veil, Have been as piercing as the midday sun, To search the secret treasons of the world; The wrinkles in my brows, now filled with blood, Were likened oft to kingly sepulchres, For who lived King but I could dig his grave? And who durst smile when Warwick bent his brow? Lo, now my glory smeared in dust and blood! My parks, my walks, my manors that I had, Even now forsake me; and of all my lands Is nothing left me but my body’s length. Why, what is pomp, rule, reign, but earth and dust? And live we how we can, yet die we must.

Enter Oxford and Somerset.

SOMERSET. Ah, Warwick, Warwick, wert thou as we are, We might recover all our loss again. The Queen from France hath brought a puissant power; Even now we heard the news. Ah, couldst thou fly!

WARWICK. Why, then I would not fly. Ah, Montague! If thou be there, sweet brother, take my hand And with thy lips keep in my soul awhile. Thou lov’st me not; for, brother, if thou didst, Thy tears would wash this cold congealed blood That glues my lips and will not let me speak. Come quickly, Montague, or I am dead.

SOMERSET. Ah, Warwick, Montague hath breathed his last, And to the latest gasp cried out for Warwick, And said “Commend me to my valiant brother.” And more he would have said, and more he spoke, Which sounded like a cannon in a vault, That mought not be distinguished; but at last I well might hear, delivered with a groan, “O farewell, Warwick!”

WARWICK. Sweet rest his soul! Fly, lords, and save yourselves, For Warwick bids you all farewell, to meet in heaven.

[He dies.]

OXFORD. Away, away, to meet the Queen’s great power!

[Here they bear away his body. Exeunt.]

Act V, Scene III — Another Part of the Field

Flourish. Enter King Edward in triumph, with Richard, George and the rest.

KING EDWARD. Thus far our fortune keeps an upward course, And we are graced with wreaths of victory. But in the midst of this bright-shining day, I spy a black, suspicious, threat’ning cloud That will encounter with our glorious sun Ere he attain his easeful western bed. I mean, my lords, those powers that the Queen Hath raised in Gallia have arrived our coast And, as we hear, march on to fight with us.

GEORGE. A little gale will soon disperse that cloud And blow it to the source from whence it came; Thy very beams will dry those vapours up, For every cloud engenders not a storm.

RICHARD. The Queen is valued thirty thousand strong, And Somerset, with Oxford, fled to her. If she have time to breathe, be well assured Her faction will be full as strong as ours.

KING EDWARD. We are advertised by our loving friends That they do hold their course toward Tewkesbury. We, having now the best at Barnet field, Will thither straight, for willingness rids way; And, as we march, our strength will be augmented In every county as we go along. Strike up the drum! cry “Courage!” and away.

[Exeunt.]

Act V, Scene IV — Plains near Tewkesbury

Flourish. March. Enter Queen Margaret, Prince Edward, Somerset, Oxford and Soldiers.

QUEEN MARGARET. Great lords, wise men ne’er sit and wail their loss, But cheerly seek how to redress their harms. What though the mast be now blown overboard, The cable broke, the holding-anchor lost, And half our sailors swallowed in the flood? Yet lives our pilot still. Is ’t meet that he Should leave the helm and, like a fearful lad, With tearful eyes add water to the sea And give more strength to that which hath too much, Whiles in his moan the ship splits on the rock, Which industry and courage might have saved? Ah, what a shame, ah, what a fault were this! Say Warwick was our anchor; what of that? And Montague our topmast; what of him? Our slaughtered friends the tackles; what of these? Why, is not Oxford here another anchor? And Somerset another goodly mast? The friends of France our shrouds and tacklings? And, though unskilful, why not Ned and I For once allowed the skilful pilot’s charge? We will not from the helm to sit and weep, But keep our course, though the rough wind say no, From shelves and rocks that threaten us with wrack. As good to chide the waves as speak them fair. And what is Edward but a ruthless sea? What Clarence but a quicksand of deceit? And Richard but a ragged fatal rock? All these the enemies to our poor bark? Say you can swim: alas, ’tis but a while! Tread on the sand: why, there you quickly sink; Bestride the rock: the tide will wash you off, Or else you famish; that’s a threefold death. This speak I, lords, to let you understand, If case some one of you would fly from us, That there’s no hoped-for mercy with the brothers More than with ruthless waves, with sands, and rocks. Why, courage then! What cannot be avoided ’Twere childish weakness to lament or fear.

PRINCE EDWARD. Methinks a woman of this valiant spirit Should, if a coward heard her speak these words, Infuse his breast with magnanimity And make him, naked, foil a man at arms. I speak not this as doubting any here; For did I but suspect a fearful man, He should have leave to go away betimes, Lest in our need he might infect another And make him of the like spirit to himself. If any such be here, as God forbid! Let him depart before we need his help.

OXFORD. Women and children of so high a courage, And warriors faint! Why, ’twere perpetual shame. O, brave young Prince, thy famous grandfather Doth live again in thee. Long mayst thou live To bear his image and renew his glories!

SOMERSET. And he that will not fight for such a hope, Go home to bed and, like the owl by day, If he arise, be mocked and wondered at.

QUEEN MARGARET. Thanks, gentle Somerset. Sweet Oxford, thanks.

PRINCE EDWARD. And take his thanks that yet hath nothing else.

Enter a Messenger.

MESSENGER. Prepare you, lords, for Edward is at hand Ready to fight; therefore be resolute.

OXFORD. I thought no less. It is his policy To haste thus fast, to find us unprovided.

SOMERSET. But he’s deceived; we are in readiness.

QUEEN MARGARET. This cheers my heart, to see your forwardness.

OXFORD. Here pitch our battle; hence we will not budge.

Flourish and march. Enter King Edward, Richard, George and Soldiers.

KING EDWARD. Brave followers, yonder stands the thorny wood Which by the heaven’s assistance and your strength Must by the roots be hewn up yet ere night. I need not add more fuel to your fire, For, well I wot, ye blaze to burn them out. Give signal to the fight, and to it, lords!

QUEEN MARGARET. Lords, knights, and gentlemen, what I should say My tears gainsay; for every word I speak Ye see I drink the water of my eye. Therefore, no more but this: Henry, your sovereign, Is prisoner to the foe, his state usurped, His realm a slaughter-house, his subjects slain, His statutes cancelled, and his treasure spent; And yonder is the wolf that makes this spoil. You fight in justice. Then, in God’s name, lords, Be valiant and give signal to the fight.

[Alarum, retreat, excursions. Exeunt both armies]

Act V, Scene V — Another part of the Field

Flourish. Enter King Edward, Richard, George and Soldiers; with Queen Margaret, Oxford and Somerset as prisoners.

KING EDWARD. Now here a period of tumultuous broils. Away with Oxford to Hames Castle straight. For Somerset, off with his guilty head. Go, bear them hence; I will not hear them speak.

OXFORD. For my part, I’ll not trouble thee with words.

SOMERSET. Nor I, but stoop with patience to my fortune.

[Exeunt Oxford and Somerset, guarded.]

QUEEN MARGARET. So part we sadly in this troublous world, To meet with joy in sweet Jerusalem.

KING EDWARD. Is proclamation made that who finds Edward Shall have a high reward, and he his life?

RICHARD. It is, and lo where youthful Edward comes.

Enter soldiers with Prince Edward.

KING EDWARD. Bring forth the gallant; let us hear him speak. What, can so young a man begin to prick? Edward, what satisfaction canst thou make For bearing arms, for stirring up my subjects, And all the trouble thou hast turned me to?

PRINCE EDWARD. Speak like a subject, proud, ambitious York. Suppose that I am now my father’s mouth; Resign thy chair, and where I stand kneel thou, Whilst I propose the selfsame words to thee Which, traitor, thou wouldst have me answer to.

QUEEN MARGARET. Ah, thy father had been so resolved!

RICHARD. That you might still have worn the petticoat And ne’er have stol’n the breech from Lancaster.

PRINCE EDWARD. Let Aesop fable in a winter’s night; His currish riddle sorts not with this place.

RICHARD. By heaven, brat, I’ll plague you for that word.

QUEEN MARGARET. Ay, thou wast born to be a plague to men.

RICHARD. For God’s sake, take away this captive scold.

PRINCE EDWARD. Nay, take away this scolding crookback rather.

KING EDWARD. Peace, wilful boy, or I will charm your tongue.

GEORGE. Untutored lad, thou art too malapert.

PRINCE EDWARD. I know my duty; you are all undutiful. Lascivious Edward, and thou perjured George, And thou misshapen Dick, I tell ye all I am your better, traitors as ye are, And thou usurp’st my father’s right and mine.

KING EDWARD. Take that, the likeness of this railer here.

[Stabs him.]

RICHARD. Sprawl’st thou? Take that to end thy agony.

[Stabs him.]

GEORGE. And there’s for twitting me with perjury.

[Stabs him.]

QUEEN MARGARET. O, kill me too!

RICHARD. Marry, and shall.

[Offers to kill her.]

KING EDWARD. Hold, Richard, hold; for we have done too much.

RICHARD. Why should she live to fill the world with words?

KING EDWARD. What, doth she swoon? Use means for her recovery.

RICHARD. Clarence, excuse me to the King my brother. I’ll hence to London on a serious matter. Ere ye come there, be sure to hear some news.

GEORGE. What? What?

RICHARD. The Tower, the Tower!

[Exit.]

QUEEN MARGARET. O Ned, sweet Ned, speak to thy mother, boy. Canst thou not speak? O traitors, murderers! They that stabbed Caesar shed no blood at all, Did not offend, nor were not worthy blame, If this foul deed were by to equal it. He was a man; this, in respect, a child, And men ne’er spend their fury on a child. What’s worse than murderer, that I may name it? No, no, my heart will burst an if I speak; And I will speak, that so my heart may burst. Butchers and villains, bloody cannibals! How sweet a plant have you untimely cropped! You have no children, butchers; if you had, The thought of them would have stirred up remorse. But if you ever chance to have a child, Look in his youth to have him so cut off As, deathsmen, you have rid this sweet young prince!

KING EDWARD. Away with her; go bear her hence perforce.

QUEEN MARGARET. Nay, never bear me hence, dispatch me here. Here sheathe thy sword; I’ll pardon thee my death. What, wilt thou not? Then, Clarence, do it thou.

GEORGE. By heaven, I will not do thee so much ease.

QUEEN MARGARET. Good Clarence, do; sweet Clarence, do thou do it.

GEORGE. Didst thou not hear me swear I would not do it?

QUEEN MARGARET. Ay, but thou usest to forswear thyself. ’Twas sin before, but now ’tis charity. What, wilt thou not? Where is that devil’s butcher, Richard, Hard-favoured Richard? Richard, where art thou? Thou art not here. Murder is thy alms-deed; Petitioners for blood thou ne’er putt’st back.

KING EDWARD. Away, I say! I charge ye, bear her hence.

QUEEN MARGARET. So come to you and yours as to this prince!

[She is taken out.]

KING EDWARD. Where’s Richard gone?

GEORGE. To London all in post, and, as I guess, To make a bloody supper in the Tower.

KING EDWARD. He’s sudden if a thing comes in his head. Now march we hence. Discharge the common sort With pay and thanks, and let’s away to London And see our gentle Queen how well she fares. By this, I hope, she hath a son for me.

[Exeunt.]

Act V, Scene VI — London. The Tower

Enter King Henry and Richard, with the Lieutenant on the walls.

RICHARD. Good day, my lord. What, at your book so hard?

KING HENRY. Ay, my good lord—my lord, I should say rather. ’Tis sin to flatter; “good” was little better: “Good Gloucester” and “good devil” were alike, And both preposterous; therefore, not “good lord”.

RICHARD. Sirrah, leave us to ourselves; we must confer.

[Exit Lieutenant.]

KING HENRY. So flies the reckless shepherd from the wolf; So first the harmless sheep doth yield his fleece, And next his throat unto the butcher’s knife. What scene of death hath Roscius now to act?

RICHARD. Suspicion always haunts the guilty mind; The thief doth fear each bush an officer.

KING HENRY. The bird that hath been limed in a bush With trembling wings misdoubteth every bush; And I, the hapless male to one sweet bird, Have now the fatal object in my eye Where my poor young was limed, was caught, and killed.

RICHARD. Why, what a peevish fool was that of Crete That taught his son the office of a fowl! And yet, for all his wings, the fool was drowned.

KING HENRY. I, Daedalus; my poor boy, Icarus; Thy father, Minos, that denied our course; The sun that seared the wings of my sweet boy, Thy brother Edward; and thyself, the sea Whose envious gulf did swallow up his life. Ah, kill me with thy weapon, not with words! My breast can better brook thy dagger’s point Than can my ears that tragic history. But wherefore dost thou come? Is ’t for my life?

RICHARD. Think’st thou I am an executioner?

KING HENRY. A persecutor I am sure thou art. If murdering innocents be executing, Why, then thou art an executioner.

RICHARD. Thy son I killed for his presumption.

KING HENRY. Hadst thou been killed when first thou didst presume, Thou hadst not lived to kill a son of mine. And thus I prophesy: that many a thousand Which now mistrust no parcel of my fear, And many an old man’s sigh, and many a widow’s, And many an orphan’s water-standing eye, Men for their sons’, wives for their husbands’, Orphans for their parents’ timeless death, Shall rue the hour that ever thou wast born. The owl shrieked at thy birth, an evil sign; The night-crow cried, aboding luckless time; Dogs howled, and hideous tempest shook down trees; The raven rooked her on the chimney’s top, And chatt’ring pies in dismal discord sung; Thy mother felt more than a mother’s pain, And yet brought forth less than a mother’s hope, To wit, an indigested and deformed lump, Not like the fruit of such a goodly tree. Teeth hadst thou in thy head when thou wast born, To signify thou cam’st to bite the world; And, if the rest be true which I have heard, Thou cam’st—

RICHARD. I’ll hear no more. Die, prophet, in thy speech.

[Stabs him.]

For this, amongst the rest, was I ordained.

KING HENRY. Ay, and for much more slaughter after this. O God, forgive my sins, and pardon thee!

[Dies.]

RICHARD. What, will the aspiring blood of Lancaster Sink in the ground? I thought it would have mounted. See how my sword weeps for the poor King’s death. O, may such purple tears be always shed From those that wish the downfall of our house! If any spark of life be yet remaining, Down, down to hell; and say I sent thee thither—

[Stabs him again.]

I that have neither pity, love, nor fear. Indeed, ’tis true that Henry told me of, For I have often heard my mother say I came into the world with my legs forward. Had I not reason, think ye, to make haste And seek their ruin that usurped our right? The midwife wondered, and the women cried “O, Jesus bless us, he is born with teeth!” And so I was, which plainly signified That I should snarl, and bite, and play the dog. Then, since the heavens have shaped my body so, Let hell make crooked my mind to answer it. I have no brother, I am like no brother; And this word “love,” which greybeards call divine, Be resident in men like one another, And not in me. I am myself alone. Clarence, beware; thou keep’st me from the light, But I will sort a pitchy day for thee; For I will buzz abroad such prophecies That Edward shall be fearful of his life; And then, to purge his fear, I’ll be thy death. King Henry and the Prince his son are gone; Clarence, thy turn is next, and then the rest, Counting myself but bad till I be best. I’ll throw thy body in another room, And triumph, Henry, in thy day of doom.

[Exit with the body.]

Act V, Scene VII — London. The Palace

Flourish. Enter King Edward, Queen Elizabeth, George, Richard, Hastings, Nurse, carrying infant Prince Edward, and Attendants.

KING EDWARD. Once more we sit in England’s royal throne, Repurchased with the blood of enemies. What valiant foemen, like to autumn’s corn, Have we mowed down in tops of all their pride! Three Dukes of Somerset, threefold renowned For hardy and undoubted champions; Two Cliffords, as the father and the son; And two Northumberlands; two braver men Ne’er spurred their coursers at the trumpet’s sound; With them the two brave bears, Warwick and Montague, That in their chains fettered the kingly lion And made the forest tremble when they roared. Thus have we swept suspicion from our seat And made our footstool of security. Come hither, Bess, and let me kiss my boy. Young Ned, for thee thine uncles and myself Have in our armours watched the winter’s night, Went all afoot in summer’s scalding heat, That thou mightst repossess the crown in peace; And of our labours thou shalt reap the gain.

RICHARD. [Aside.] I’ll blast his harvest, if your head were laid; For yet I am not looked on in the world. This shoulder was ordained so thick to heave, And heave it shall some weight or break my back. Work thou the way, and that shall execute.

KING EDWARD. Clarence and Gloucester, love my lovely Queen; And kiss your princely nephew, brothers both.

GEORGE. The duty that I owe unto your Majesty I seal upon the lips of this sweet babe.

QUEEN ELIZABETH. Thanks, noble Clarence; worthy brother, thanks.

RICHARD. And, that I love the tree from whence thou sprang’st, Witness the loving kiss I give the fruit. [Aside.] To say the truth, so Judas kissed his master And cried “All hail!” when as he meant all harm.

KING EDWARD. Now am I seated as my soul delights, Having my country’s peace and brothers’ loves.

GEORGE. What will your Grace have done with Margaret? Reignier, her father, to the King of France Hath pawned the Sicils and Jerusalem, And hither have they sent it for her ransom.

KING EDWARD. Away with her and waft her hence to France. And now what rests but that we spend the time With stately triumphs, mirthful comic shows, Such as befits the pleasure of the court? Sound drums and trumpets! Farewell, sour annoy! For here, I hope, begins our lasting joy.

[Exeunt.]

KING HENRY THE EIGHTH

Dramatis Personæ

KING HENRY THE EIGHTH

DUKE OF NORFOLK DUKE OF SUFFOLK

CARDINAL WOLSEY SECRETARIES to Wolsey CROMWELL, servant to Wolsey CARDINAL CAMPEIUS GARDINER, Bishop of Winchester PAGE to Gardiner

QUEEN KATHERINE, wife to King Henry, afterwards divorced GRIFFITH, gentleman usher to Queen Katherine PATIENCE, woman to Queen Katherine Queen’s GENTLEMAN USHER CAPUTIUS, Ambassador from the Emperor Charles V

DUKE OF BUCKINGHAM LORD ABERGAVENNY, Buckingham’s son-in-law EARL OF SURREY, Buckingham’s son-in-law SIR NICHOLAS VAUX SURVEYOR to the Duke of Buckingham BRANDON SERGEANT-at-Arms Three Gentlemen

ANNE BULLEN, her Maid of Honour, afterwards Queen An OLD LADY, friend to Anne Bullen LORD CHAMBERLAIN LORD SANDYS (called also SIR WILLIAM SANDYS) SIR THOMAS LOVELL SIR HENRY GUILDFORD

BISHOP OF LINCOLN CRANMER, archbishop of Canterbury LORD CHANCELLOR GARTER King-of-Arms SIR ANTHONY DENNY DOCTOR BUTTS, physician to the King Door-KEEPER of the Council-chamber PORTER, and his Man A CRIER PROLOGUE EPILOGUE

Spirits, Several Lords and Ladies in the Dumb Shows; Women attending upon the Queen; Scribes, Officers, Guards, and other Attendants

SCENE: London; Westminster; Kimbolton

Enter Prologue.

THE PROLOGUE. I come no more to make you laugh. Things now That bear a weighty and a serious brow, Sad, high, and working, full of state and woe, Such noble scenes as draw the eye to flow, We now present. Those that can pity, here May, if they think it well, let fall a tear; The subject will deserve it. Such as give Their money out of hope they may believe May here find truth too. Those that come to see Only a show or two, and so agree The play may pass, if they be still and willing, I’ll undertake may see away their shilling Richly in two short hours. Only they That come to hear a merry bawdy play, A noise of targets, or to see a fellow In a long motley coat guarded with yellow, Will be deceived. For, gentle hearers, know To rank our chosen truth with such a show As fool and fight is, beside forfeiting Our own brains and the opinion that we bring To make that only true we now intend, Will leave us never an understanding friend. Therefore, for goodness’ sake, and as you are known The first and happiest hearers of the town, Be sad, as we would make ye. Think ye see The very persons of our noble story As they were living; think you see them great, And followed with the general throng and sweat Of thousand friends; then, in a moment, see How soon this mightiness meets misery; And if you can be merry then, I’ll say A man may weep upon his wedding day.

[Exit.]

Act I, Scene I — London. An ante-chamber in the palace

Enter the Duke of Norfolk at one door; at the other, the Duke of Buckingham and the Lord Abergavenny.

BUCKINGHAM. Good morrow, and well met. How have ye done Since last we saw in France?

NORFOLK. I thank your Grace, Healthful, and ever since a fresh admirer Of what I saw there.

BUCKINGHAM. An untimely ague Stayed me a prisoner in my chamber when Those suns of glory, those two lights of men, Met in the vale of Andren.

NORFOLK. ’Twixt Guynes and Arde. I was then present, saw them salute on horseback, Beheld them when they lighted, how they clung In their embracement, as they grew together— Which had they, what four throned ones could have weighed Such a compounded one?

BUCKINGHAM. All the whole time I was my chamber’s prisoner.

NORFOLK. Then you lost The view of earthly glory. Men might say, Till this time pomp was single, but now married To one above itself. Each following day Became the next day’s master, till the last Made former wonders its. Today the French, All clinquant, all in gold, like heathen gods, Shone down the English; and tomorrow, they Made Britain India: every man that stood Showed like a mine. Their dwarfish pages were As cherubins, all gilt. The madams too, Not used to toil, did almost sweat to bear The pride upon them, that their very labour Was to them as a painting. Now this masque Was cried incomparable; and th’ ensuing night Made it a fool and beggar. The two kings, Equal in lustre, were now best, now worst, As presence did present them: him in eye, Still him in praise; and being present both, ’Twas said they saw but one, and no discerner Durst wag his tongue in censure. When these suns— For so they phrase ’em—by their heralds challenged The noble spirits to arms, they did perform Beyond thought’s compass, that former fabulous story, Being now seen possible enough, got credit, That Bevis was believed.

BUCKINGHAM. O, you go far.

NORFOLK. As I belong to worship and affect In honour honesty, the tract of everything Would by a good discourser lose some life, Which action’s self was tongue to. All was royal; To the disposing of it nought rebelled; Order gave each thing view; the office did Distinctly his full function.

BUCKINGHAM. Who did guide, I mean, who set the body and the limbs Of this great sport together, as you guess?

NORFOLK. One, certes, that promises no element In such a business.

BUCKINGHAM. I pray you who, my lord?

NORFOLK. All this was ordered by the good discretion Of the right reverend Cardinal of York.

BUCKINGHAM. The devil speed him! No man’s pie is freed From his ambitious finger. What had he To do in these fierce vanities? I wonder That such a keech can with his very bulk Take up the rays o’ th’ beneficial sun And keep it from the earth.

NORFOLK. Surely, sir, There’s in him stuff that puts him to these ends; For, being not propped by ancestry, whose grace Chalks successors their way, nor called upon For high feats done to th’ crown; neither allied To eminent assistants, but spider-like, Out of his self-drawing web, he gives us note The force of his own merit makes his way A gift that heaven gives for him, which buys A place next to the King.

ABERGAVENNY. I cannot tell What heaven hath given him—let some graver eye Pierce into that—but I can see his pride Peep through each part of him. Whence has he that? If not from hell, the devil is a niggard, Or has given all before, and he begins A new hell in himself.

BUCKINGHAM. Why the devil, Upon this French going-out, took he upon him, Without the privity o’ th’ King, t’ appoint Who should attend on him? He makes up the file Of all the gentry, for the most part such To whom as great a charge as little honour He meant to lay upon; and his own letter, The honourable board of council out, Must fetch him in he papers.

ABERGAVENNY. I do know Kinsmen of mine, three at the least, that have By this so sickened their estates that never They shall abound as formerly.

BUCKINGHAM. O, many Have broke their backs with laying manors on ’em For this great journey. What did this vanity But minister communication of A most poor issue?

NORFOLK. Grievingly I think The peace between the French and us not values The cost that did conclude it.

BUCKINGHAM. Every man, After the hideous storm that followed, was A thing inspired and, not consulting, broke Into a general prophecy, that this tempest, Dashing the garment of this peace, aboded The sudden breach on’t.

NORFOLK. Which is budded out, For France hath flawed the league, and hath attached Our merchants’ goods at Bordeaux.

ABERGAVENNY. Is it therefore Th’ ambassador is silenced?

NORFOLK. Marry, is’t.

ABERGAVENNY. A proper title of a peace, and purchased At a superfluous rate!

BUCKINGHAM. Why, all this business Our reverend Cardinal carried.

NORFOLK. Like it your Grace, The state takes notice of the private difference Betwixt you and the Cardinal. I advise you— And take it from a heart that wishes towards you Honour and plenteous safety—that you read The Cardinal’s malice and his potency Together; to consider further that What his high hatred would effect wants not A minister in his power. You know his nature, That he’s revengeful, and I know his sword Hath a sharp edge; it’s long, and ’t may be said It reaches far, and where ’twill not extend, Thither he darts it. Bosom up my counsel; You’ll find it wholesome. Lo, where comes that rock That I advise your shunning.

Enter Cardinal Wolsey, the purse borne before him, certain of the Guard and two Secretaries with papers. The Cardinal in his passage fixeth his eye on Buckingham, and Buckingham on him, both full of disdain.

WOLSEY. The Duke of Buckingham’s surveyor, ha? Where’s his examination?

SECRETARY. Here, so please you.

WOLSEY. Is he in person ready?

SECRETARY. Ay, please your Grace.

WOLSEY. Well, we shall then know more, and Buckingham Shall lessen this big look.

[Exeunt Cardinal Wolsey and his train.]

BUCKINGHAM. This butcher’s cur is venom-mouthed, and I Have not the power to muzzle him; therefore best Not wake him in his slumber. A beggar’s book Outworths a noble’s blood.

NORFOLK. What, are you chafed? Ask God for temp’rance. That’s the appliance only Which your disease requires.

BUCKINGHAM. I read in ’s looks Matter against me, and his eye reviled Me as his abject object. At this instant He bores me with some trick. He’s gone to th’ King. I’ll follow, and outstare him.

NORFOLK. Stay, my lord, And let your reason with your choler question What ’tis you go about. To climb steep hills Requires slow pace at first. Anger is like A full hot horse, who being allowed his way, Self-mettle tires him. Not a man in England Can advise me like you; be to yourself As you would to your friend.

BUCKINGHAM. I’ll to the King, And from a mouth of honour quite cry down This Ipswich fellow’s insolence, or proclaim There’s difference in no persons.

NORFOLK. Be advised. Heat not a furnace for your foe so hot That it do singe yourself. We may outrun By violent swiftness that which we run at, And lose by over-running. Know you not, The fire that mounts the liquor till ’t run o’er, In seeming to augment it wastes it? Be advised. I say again, there is no English soul More stronger to direct you than yourself, If with the sap of reason you would quench, Or but allay the fire of passion.

BUCKINGHAM. Sir, I am thankful to you, and I’ll go along By your prescription; but this top-proud fellow— Whom from the flow of gall I name not, but From sincere motions—by intelligence, And proofs as clear as founts in July when We see each grain of gravel, I do know To be corrupt and treasonous.

NORFOLK. Say not “treasonous.”

BUCKINGHAM. To th’ King I’ll say’t, and make my vouch as strong As shore of rock. Attend. This holy fox, Or wolf, or both—for he is equal ravenous As he is subtle, and as prone to mischief As able to perform’t, his mind and place Infecting one another, yea, reciprocally— Only to show his pomp as well in France As here at home, suggests the King our master To this last costly treaty, th’ interview, That swallowed so much treasure, and like a glass Did break i’ th’ rinsing.

NORFOLK. Faith, and so it did.

BUCKINGHAM. Pray give me favour, sir. This cunning Cardinal The articles o’ th’ combination drew As himself pleased; and they were ratified As he cried “Thus let be,” to as much end As give a crutch to the dead. But our Count-Cardinal Has done this, and ’tis well, for worthy Wolsey, Who cannot err, he did it. Now this follows— Which, as I take it, is a kind of puppy To the old dam treason—Charles the Emperor, Under pretence to see the Queen his aunt— For ’twas indeed his colour, but he came To whisper Wolsey—here makes visitation. His fears were that the interview betwixt England and France might through their amity Breed him some prejudice, for from this league Peeped harms that menaced him. He privily Deals with our Cardinal, and, as I trow— Which I do well, for I am sure the Emperor Paid ere he promised, whereby his suit was granted Ere it was asked. But when the way was made And paved with gold, the Emperor thus desired That he would please to alter the King’s course And break the foresaid peace. Let the King know, As soon he shall by me, that thus the Cardinal Does buy and sell his honour as he pleases And for his own advantage.

NORFOLK. I am sorry To hear this of him, and could wish he were Something mistaken in’t.

BUCKINGHAM. No, not a syllable. I do pronounce him in that very shape He shall appear in proof.

Enter Brandon, a Sergeant-at-arms before him, and two or three of the Guard.

BRANDON. Your office, sergeant: execute it.

SERGEANT. Sir, My lord the Duke of Buckingham, and Earl Of Hereford, Stafford, and Northampton, I Arrest thee of high treason, in the name Of our most sovereign King.

BUCKINGHAM. Lo you, my lord, The net has fall’n upon me. I shall perish Under device and practice.

BRANDON. I am sorry To see you ta’en from liberty, to look on The business present. ’Tis his Highness’ pleasure You shall to th’ Tower.

BUCKINGHAM. It will help nothing To plead mine innocence, for that dye is on me Which makes my whit’st part black. The will of heaven Be done in this and all things. I obey. O my Lord Abergavenny, fare you well.

BRANDON. Nay, he must bear you company. [To Abergavenny.] The King Is pleased you shall to th’ Tower, till you know How he determines further.

ABERGAVENNY. As the Duke said, The will of heaven be done, and the King’s pleasure By me obeyed.

BRANDON. Here is warrant from The King t’ attach Lord Montague, and the bodies Of the Duke’s confessor, John de la Car, One Gilbert Peck, his chancellor—

BUCKINGHAM. So, so; These are the limbs o’ th’ plot. No more, I hope?

BRANDON. A monk o’ th’ Chartreux.

BUCKINGHAM. O, Nicholas Hopkins?

BRANDON. He.

BUCKINGHAM. My surveyor is false. The o’er-great Cardinal Hath showed him gold. My life is spanned already. I am the shadow of poor Buckingham, Whose figure even this instant cloud puts on By dark’ning my clear sun. My lord, farewell.

[Exeunt.]

Act I, Scene II — The same. The council-chamber

Cornets. Enter King Henry, leaning on the Cardinal’s shoulder, the Nobles, and Sir Thomas Lovell; the Cardinal places himself under the King’s feet on his right side.

KING. My life itself, and the best heart of it, Thanks you for this great care. I stood i’ th’ level Of a full-charged confederacy, and give thanks To you that choked it. Let be called before us That gentleman of Buckingham’s; in person I’ll hear his confessions justify, And point by point the treasons of his master He shall again relate.

A noise within crying “Room for the Queen!” Enter Queen Katherine, ushered by the Duke of Norfolk and the Duke of Suffolk. She kneels. The King riseth from his state, takes her up and kisses her.

QUEEN KATHERINE. Nay, we must longer kneel; I am a suitor.

KING. Arise, and take place by us.

[He placeth her by him.]

Half your suit Never name to us; you have half our power; The other moiety ere you ask is given. Repeat your will and take it.

QUEEN KATHERINE. Thank your Majesty. That you would love yourself, and in that love Not unconsidered leave your honour nor The dignity of your office, is the point Of my petition.

KING. Lady mine, proceed.

QUEEN KATHERINE. I am solicited, not by a few, And those of true condition, that your subjects Are in great grievance. There have been commissions Sent down among ’em which hath flawed the heart Of all their loyalties; wherein, although, My good Lord Cardinal, they vent reproaches Most bitterly on you as putter-on Of these exactions, yet the King our master, Whose honour heaven shield from soil, even he escapes not Language unmannerly, yea, such which breaks The sides of loyalty, and almost appears In loud rebellion.

NORFOLK. Not “almost appears,” It doth appear; for, upon these taxations, The clothiers all, not able to maintain The many to them longing, have put off The spinsters, carders, fullers, weavers, who, Unfit for other life, compelled by hunger And lack of other means, in desperate manner Daring the event to th’ teeth, are all in uproar, And danger serves among them.

KING. Taxation? Wherein? And what taxation? My Lord Cardinal, You that are blamed for it alike with us, Know you of this taxation?

WOLSEY. Please you, sir, I know but of a single part in aught Pertains to th’ state, and front but in that file Where others tell steps with me.

QUEEN KATHERINE. No, my lord? You know no more than others? But you frame Things that are known alike, which are not wholesome To those which would not know them, and yet must Perforce be their acquaintance. These exactions Whereof my sovereign would have note, they are Most pestilent to the hearing, and to bear ’em, The back is sacrifice to the load. They say They are devised by you, or else you suffer Too hard an exclamation.

KING. Still exaction! The nature of it? In what kind, let’s know, Is this exaction?

QUEEN KATHERINE. I am much too venturous In tempting of your patience, but am boldened Under your promised pardon. The subjects’ grief Comes through commissions, which compels from each The sixth part of his substance, to be levied Without delay; and the pretence for this Is named your wars in France. This makes bold mouths. Tongues spit their duties out, and cold hearts freeze Allegiance in them. Their curses now Live where their prayers did; and it’s come to pass This tractable obedience is a slave To each incensed will. I would your Highness Would give it quick consideration, for There is no primer business.

KING. By my life, This is against our pleasure.

WOLSEY. And for me, I have no further gone in this than by A single voice, and that not passed me but By learned approbation of the judges. If I am Traduced by ignorant tongues, which neither know My faculties nor person, yet will be The chronicles of my doing, let me say ’Tis but the fate of place, and the rough brake That virtue must go through. We must not stint Our necessary actions in the fear To cope malicious censurers, which ever, As ravenous fishes, do a vessel follow That is new-trimmed, but benefit no further Than vainly longing. What we oft do best, By sick interpreters, once weak ones, is Not ours or not allowed; what worst, as oft, Hitting a grosser quality, is cried up For our best act. If we shall stand still In fear our motion will be mocked or carped at, We should take root here where we sit, Or sit state-statues only.

KING. Things done well, And with a care, exempt themselves from fear; Things done without example, in their issue Are to be feared. Have you a precedent Of this commission? I believe, not any. We must not rend our subjects from our laws And stick them in our will. Sixth part of each? A trembling contribution! Why, we take From every tree lop, bark, and part o’ t’ timber, And though we leave it with a root, thus hacked, The air will drink the sap. To every county Where this is questioned send our letters with Free pardon to each man that has denied The force of this commission. Pray, look to’t; I put it to your care.

WOLSEY. [Aside to his Secretary.] A word with you. Let there be letters writ to every shire Of the King’s grace and pardon. The grieved commons Hardly conceive of me. Let it be noised That through our intercession this revokement And pardon comes. I shall anon advise you Further in the proceeding.

[Exit Secretary.]

Enter Surveyor.

QUEEN KATHERINE. I am sorry that the Duke of Buckingham Is run in your displeasure.

KING. It grieves many. The gentleman is learned and a most rare speaker; To nature none more bound; his training such That he may furnish and instruct great teachers And never seek for aid out of himself. Yet see, When these so noble benefits shall prove Not well disposed, the mind growing once corrupt, They turn to vicious forms, ten times more ugly Than ever they were fair. This man so complete, Who was enrolled ’mongst wonders, and when we, Almost with ravished list’ning, could not find His hour of speech a minute—he, my lady, Hath into monstrous habits put the graces That once were his, and is become as black As if besmeared in hell. Sit by us. You shall hear— This was his gentleman in trust—of him Things to strike honour sad. Bid him recount The fore-recited practices, whereof We cannot feel too little, hear too much.

WOLSEY. Stand forth, and with bold spirit relate what you, Most like a careful subject, have collected Out of the Duke of Buckingham.

KING. Speak freely.

SURVEYOR. First, it was usual with him—every day It would infect his speech—that if the King Should without issue die, he’ll carry it so To make the sceptre his. These very words I’ve heard him utter to his son-in-law, Lord Abergavenny; to whom by oath he menaced Revenge upon the Cardinal.

WOLSEY. Please your Highness, note This dangerous conception in this point, Not friended by his wish to your high person His will is most malignant, and it stretches Beyond you to your friends.

QUEEN KATHERINE. My learned Lord Cardinal, Deliver all with charity.

KING. Speak on. How grounded he his title to the crown? Upon our fail? To this point hast thou heard him At any time speak aught?

SURVEYOR. He was brought to this By a vain prophecy of Nicholas Henton.

KING. What was that Henton?

SURVEYOR. Sir, a Chartreux friar, His confessor, who fed him every minute With words of sovereignty.

KING. How know’st thou this?

SURVEYOR. Not long before your Highness sped to France, The Duke being at the Rose, within the parish Saint Laurence Poultney, did of me demand What was the speech among the Londoners Concerning the French journey. I replied, Men fear the French would prove perfidious, To the King’s danger. Presently the Duke Said ’twas the fear indeed, and that he doubted ’Twould prove the verity of certain words Spoke by a holy monk, “that oft,” says he, “Hath sent to me, wishing me to permit John de la Car, my chaplain, a choice hour To hear from him a matter of some moment; Whom after under the confession’s seal He solemnly had sworn that what he spoke My chaplain to no creature living but To me should utter, with demure confidence This pausingly ensued: ‘Neither the King nor’s heirs, Tell you the Duke—shall prosper. Bid him strive To gain the love o’ th’ commonalty. The Duke Shall govern England.’”

QUEEN KATHERINE. If I know you well, You were the Duke’s surveyor, and lost your office On the complaint o’ th’ tenants. Take good heed You charge not in your spleen a noble person And spoil your nobler soul. I say, take heed— Yes, heartily beseech you.

KING. Let him on. Go forward.

SURVEYOR. On my soul, I’ll speak but truth. I told my lord the Duke, by th’ devil’s illusions The monk might be deceived, and that ’twas dangerous For him to ruminate on this so far until It forged him some design, which, being believed, It was much like to do. He answered, “Tush, It can do me no damage,” adding further That had the King in his last sickness failed, The Cardinal’s and Sir Thomas Lovell’s heads Should have gone off.

KING. Ha! What, so rank? Ah ha! There’s mischief in this man. Canst thou say further?

SURVEYOR. I can, my liege.

KING. Proceed.

SURVEYOR. Being at Greenwich, After your Highness had reproved the Duke About Sir William Bulmer—

KING. I remember Of such a time, being my sworn servant, The Duke retained him his. But on. What hence?

SURVEYOR. “If,” quoth he, “I for this had been committed,” As to the Tower, I thought, “I would have played The part my father meant to act upon Th’ usurper Richard who, being at Salisbury, Made suit to come in ’s presence; which if granted, As he made semblance of his duty, would Have put his knife into him.”

KING. A giant traitor!

WOLSEY. Now, madam, may his Highness live in freedom, And this man out of prison?

QUEEN KATHERINE. God mend all.

KING. There’s something more would out of thee. What sayst?

SURVEYOR. After “the Duke his father,” with “the knife,” He stretched him, and with one hand on his dagger, Another spread on ’s breast, mounting his eyes, He did discharge a horrible oath, whose tenour Was, were he evil used, he would outgo His father by as much as a performance Does an irresolute purpose.

KING. There’s his period, To sheathe his knife in us. He is attached. Call him to present trial. If he may Find mercy in the law, ’tis his; if none, Let him not seek ’t of us. By day and night, He’s traitor to th’ height!

[Exeunt.]

Act I, Scene III — An ante-chamber in the palace

Enter Lord Chamberlain and Lord Sandys.

CHAMBERLAIN. Is’t possible the spells of France should juggle Men into such strange mysteries?

SANDYS. New customs, Though they be never so ridiculous— Nay, let ’em be unmanly—yet are followed.

CHAMBERLAIN. As far as I see, all the good our English Have got by the late voyage is but merely A fit or two o’ th’ face; but they are shrewd ones, For when they hold ’em, you would swear directly Their very noses had been counsellors To Pepin or Clotharius, they keep state so.

SANDYS. They have all new legs, and lame ones. One would take it, That never saw ’em pace before, the spavin Or springhalt reigned among ’em.

CHAMBERLAIN. Death! My lord, Their clothes are after such a pagan cut to’t, That, sure, they’ve worn out Christendom.

Enter Sir Thomas Lovell.

How now? What news, Sir Thomas Lovell?

LOVELL. Faith, my lord, I hear of none but the new proclamation That’s clapped upon the court gate.

CHAMBERLAIN. What is’t for?

LOVELL. The reformation of our travelled gallants That fill the court with quarrels, talk, and tailors.

CHAMBERLAIN. I’m glad ’tis there. Now I would pray our monsieurs To think an English courtier may be wise And never see the Louvre.

LOVELL. They must either, For so run the conditions, leave those remnants Of fool and feather that they got in France, With all their honourable points of ignorance Pertaining thereunto, as fights and fireworks, Abusing better men than they can be Out of a foreign wisdom, renouncing clean The faith they have in tennis and tall stockings, Short blistered breeches, and those types of travel, And understand again like honest men, Or pack to their old playfellows. There, I take it, They may, cum privilegio, oui away The lag end of their lewdness and be laughed at.

SANDYS. ’Tis time to give ’em physic, their diseases Are grown so catching.

CHAMBERLAIN. What a loss our ladies Will have of these trim vanities!

LOVELL. Ay, marry, There will be woe indeed, lords. The sly whoresons Have got a speeding trick to lay down ladies. A French song and a fiddle has no fellow.

SANDYS. The devil fiddle ’em! I am glad they are going, For sure, there’s no converting of ’em. Now An honest country lord, as I am, beaten A long time out of play, may bring his plainsong And have an hour of hearing, and, by ’r Lady, Held current music too.

CHAMBERLAIN. Well said, Lord Sandys. Your colt’s tooth is not cast yet.

SANDYS. No, my lord, Nor shall not while I have a stump.

CHAMBERLAIN. Sir Thomas, Whither were you a-going?

LOVELL. To the Cardinal’s. Your lordship is a guest too.

CHAMBERLAIN. O, ’tis true. This night he makes a supper, and a great one, To many lords and ladies. There will be The beauty of this kingdom, I’ll assure you.

LOVELL. That churchman bears a bounteous mind indeed, A hand as fruitful as the land that feeds us. His dews fall everywhere.

CHAMBERLAIN. No doubt he’s noble; He had a black mouth that said other of him.

SANDYS. He may, my lord; has wherewithal. In him Sparing would show a worse sin than ill doctrine. Men of his way should be most liberal; They are set here for examples.

CHAMBERLAIN. True, they are so, But few now give so great ones. My barge stays. Your lordship shall along. Come, good Sir Thomas, We shall be late else, which I would not be, For I was spoke to, with Sir Henry Guildford, This night to be comptrollers.

SANDYS. I am your lordship’s.

[Exeunt.]

Act I, Scene IV — A Hall in York Place

Hautboys. A small table under a state for the Cardinal, a longer table for the guests. Then enter Anne Bullen and divers other Ladies and Gentlemen as guests, at one door. At another door enter Sir Henry Guildford.

GUILDFORD. Ladies, a general welcome from his Grace Salutes ye all. This night he dedicates To fair content and you. None here, he hopes, In all this noble bevy has brought with her One care abroad. He would have all as merry As, first, good company, good wine, good welcome Can make good people.

Enter Lord Chamberlain, Lord Sandys and Sir Thomas Lovell.

O, my lord, you’re tardy. The very thought of this fair company Clapped wings to me.

CHAMBERLAIN. You are young, Sir Harry Guildford.

SANDYS. Sir Thomas Lovell, had the Cardinal But half my lay thoughts in him, some of these Should find a running banquet ere they rested, I think would better please ’em. By my life, They are a sweet society of fair ones.

LOVELL. O, that your lordship were but now confessor To one or two of these!

SANDYS. I would I were. They should find easy penance.

LOVELL. Faith, how easy?

SANDYS. As easy as a down bed would afford it.

CHAMBERLAIN. Sweet ladies, will it please you sit? Sir Harry, Place you that side; I’ll take the charge of this. His Grace is ent’ring. Nay, you must not freeze; Two women placed together makes cold weather. My Lord Sandys, you are one will keep ’em waking. Pray, sit between these ladies.

SANDYS. By my faith, And thank your lordship. By your leave, sweet ladies. If I chance to talk a little wild, forgive me; I had it from my father.

ANNE. Was he mad, sir?

SANDYS. O, very mad, exceeding mad in love too; But he would bite none. Just as I do now, He would kiss you twenty with a breath.

[Kisses her.]

CHAMBERLAIN. Well said, my lord. So, now you’re fairly seated. gentlemen, The penance lies on you if these fair ladies Pass away frowning.

SANDYS. For my little cure, Let me alone.

Hautboys. Enter Cardinal Wolsey and takes his state.

WOLSEY. You’re welcome, my fair guests. That noble lady Or gentleman that is not freely merry Is not my friend. This, to confirm my welcome; And to you all, good health.

[Drinks.]

SANDYS. Your Grace is noble. Let me have such a bowl may hold my thanks And save me so much talking.

WOLSEY. My Lord Sandys, I am beholding to you. Cheer your neighbours. Ladies, you are not merry. Gentlemen, Whose fault is this?

SANDYS. The red wine first must rise In their fair cheeks, my lord; then we shall have ’em Talk us to silence.

ANNE. You are a merry gamester, My Lord Sandys.

SANDYS. Yes, if I make my play. Here’s to your ladyship; and pledge it, madam, For ’tis to such a thing—

ANNE. You cannot show me.

SANDYS. I told your Grace they would talk anon.

[Drum and trumpet. Chambers discharged.]

WOLSEY. What’s that?

CHAMBERLAIN. Look out there, some of ye.

[Exit Servant.]

WOLSEY. What warlike voice, And to what end, is this? Nay, ladies, fear not. By all the laws of war you’re privileged.

Enter Servant.

CHAMBERLAIN. How now, what is’t?

SERVANT. A noble troop of strangers, For so they seem. They’ve left their barge and landed, And hither make, as great ambassadors From foreign princes.

WOLSEY. Good Lord Chamberlain, Go, give ’em welcome—you can speak the French tongue— And pray receive ’em nobly, and conduct ’em Into our presence, where this heaven of beauty Shall shine at full upon them. Some attend him.

[Exit Chamberlain, attended. All rise, and tables removed.]

You have now a broken banquet, but we’ll mend it. A good digestion to you all; and once more I shower a welcome on ye. Welcome all!

Hautboys. Enter King and others as masquers, habited like shepherds, ushered by the Lord Chamberlain. They pass directly before the Cardinal and gracefully salute him.

A noble company! What are their pleasures?

CHAMBERLAIN. Because they speak no English, thus they prayed To tell your Grace: that having heard by fame Of this so noble and so fair assembly This night to meet here, they could do no less, Out of the great respect they bear to beauty, But leave their flocks and, under your fair conduct, Crave leave to view these ladies and entreat An hour of revels with ’em.

WOLSEY. Say, Lord Chamberlain, They have done my poor house grace; for which I pay ’em A thousand thanks and pray ’em take their pleasures.

[The masquers choose ladies. The King chooses Anne Bullen.]

KING. The fairest hand I ever touched! O beauty, Till now I never knew thee.

[Music. Dance.]

WOLSEY. My lord!

CHAMBERLAIN. Your Grace?

WOLSEY. Pray tell ’em thus much from me: There should be one amongst ’em, by his person More worthy this place than myself, to whom, If I but knew him, with my love and duty I would surrender it.

CHAMBERLAIN. I will, my lord.

[Whispers with the Masquers.]

WOLSEY. What say they?

CHAMBERLAIN. Such a one they all confess There is indeed, which they would have your Grace Find out, and he will take it.

WOLSEY. Let me see, then. By all your good leaves, gentlemen; here I’ll make My royal choice.

KING. [Unmasking.] Ye have found him, Cardinal. You hold a fair assembly; you do well, lord. You are a churchman, or I’ll tell you, Cardinal, I should judge now unhappily.

WOLSEY. I am glad Your Grace is grown so pleasant.

KING. My Lord Chamberlain, Prithee come hither. What fair lady’s that?

CHAMBERLAIN. An’t please your Grace, Sir Thomas Bullen’s daughter, The Viscount Rochford, one of her Highness’ women.

KING. By heaven, she is a dainty one. Sweetheart, I were unmannerly to take you out And not to kiss you. A health, gentlemen! Let it go round.

WOLSEY. Sir Thomas Lovell, is the banquet ready I’ th’ privy chamber?

LOVELL. Yes, my lord.

WOLSEY. Your Grace, I fear, with dancing is a little heated.

KING. I fear, too much.

WOLSEY. There’s fresher air, my lord, In the next chamber.

KING. Lead in your ladies, every one. Sweet partner, I must not yet forsake you. Let’s be merry, Good my Lord Cardinal, I have half a dozen healths To drink to these fair ladies, and a measure To lead ’em once again, and then let’s dream Who’s best in favour. Let the music knock it.

[Exeunt with trumpets.]