Or how far further shall, is warranted By a commission from the consistory, Yea, the whole consistory of Rome. You charge me, Remove these thoughts from you: The which before You, gracious madam, to unthink your speaking, Q. Kath. My lord, my lord, I am a simple woman, much too weak To oppose your cunning. You are meek, and humblemouth'd; You sign your place and calling,5 in full seeming, To bring my whole cause 'fore his holiness, [She curt'sies to the king, and offers to depart. Cam. The queen is obstinate, Stubborn to justice, apt to accuse it, and Disdainful to be try'd by it; 'tis not well, She's going away. K.Hen. Call her again. Cri. Katharine queen of England, come into the court. Grif. Madam, you are call'd back. Q.Kath.What need you note it?pray you,keep your way; [5] To sign, must here be to show, to denote. By your outward meekness and humility, you show that you are of an holy order, but, &c. JOHNS. [6] The queen would insinuate that Wolsey had rendered the highest offices subservient to his will. STEEV. When you are call'd, return.-Now the Lord help, They vex me past my patience !-pray you, pass on : I will not tarry: no, nor ever more, Upon this business, my appearance make In any of their courts. [Exe. Queen,GRIFFITH, and her other Attendants. K.Hen. Go thy ways, Kate: That man i' the world, who shall report he has Thy meekness saint-like, wife-like government,-- Carried herself towards me. Wol. Most gracious sir, In humblest manner I require your highness, Have to you, but with thanks to God for such K.Hen. My lord cardinal, I do excuse you; yea, upon mine honour, [7] If thy several qualities had tongues to speak thy praise. JOHNS. [8] The sense, which is incumbered with words, is no more than this-I must be loosed, though when so loosed, I shall not be satisfied fully and at once; that is, I shall not be immediately satisfied. JOHNS. I speak my good lord cardinal to this point, 9 And thus far clear him. Now, what mov'd me to't,- My conscience first receiv'd a tenderness, A marriage, 'twixt the duke of Orleans and Our daughter Mary: I' the progress of this business, (I mean, the bishop,) did require a respite ; Yea, with a splitting power, and made to tremble And press'd in with this caution. First, methought, The grave does to the dead for her male issue [9] The king, having first addressed to Wolsey, breaks off; and declares upon his honour to the whole court, that he speaks the cardinal's sentiments upon the point in question; and clears him from any attempt, or wish,to stir in that business. THEO. [1] Prick of conscience was the term in confession. JOHNS. [27 The phrase belongs to navigation. A ship is said to hull when she is dismasted, and only her hull, or hulk, is left at the direction and mercy of the waves. STEEV. I then did feel full sick, and yet not well,-- When I first mov'd you. Lin. Very well, my liege. K.Hen. I have spoke long; be pleas'd yourself to say. How far you satisfied me. Lin. So please your highness, The question did at first so stagger me,- And consequence of dread,-that I committed K.Hen. I then mov'd you, My lord of Canterbury; and got your leave Under your hands and seals. Therefore, go on : To wear our mortal state to come, with her, Cam. So please your highness, The queen being absent, 'tis a needful fitness That we adjourn this court till further day'; Made to the queen, to call back her appeal K.Hen. I may perceive, [They rise to depart. These cardinals trifle with me: I abhor My learn'd and well-beloved servant, Cranmer, [Aside. [Exeunt, in manner as they enter'd. ACT III. SCENE I-Palace at Bridewell. A Room in the Queen's Apartment. The Queen, and some of her Women, at work. 2. Katharine. TAKE thy lute, wench: my soul grows sad with troubles; Orpheus with his lute made trees, Hung their heads, and then lay by. Enter a Gentleman. Q.Kath. How now? Gen. An't please your grace, the two great cardinals Wait in the presence. Q. Kath. Would they speak with me? Gen. They will'd me say so, madam. Q.Kath. Pray their graces To come near. [Exit Gen.] What can be their business With me, a poor weak woman, fallen from favour? I do not like their coming, now I think on't. They should be good men; their affairs are righteous :3 But all hoods make not monks. Enter WOLSEY and CAMPEIUS. Wol. Peace to your highness! Q.Kath. Your graces find me here part of a housewife : I would be all, against the worst may happen. What are your pleasures with me, reverend lords? Wol. May it please you, noble madam, to withdraw Into your private chamber, we shall give you The full cause of our coming. [3] Affairs means not their present err and, but the business of their calling JOHNS. |