Language unmannerly, yea, such which breaks The sides of loyalty, and almost appears Nor. Not almost appears It doth appear; for, upon these taxations, manner Daring the event to the teeth. are all in up You that are blam'd for it alike with us, Know you of this taxation? Wol. Please you, sir, I know but of a single part in aught Pertains to the state; and front but in that file Where others tell steps with me. Queen. 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 them The back is sacrifice to the load. They say They are devis'd 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. "I am much too venturous In tempting of your patience; but am bolden'd Under your promis'd pardon." "The subjects' grief Comes thru commissions, which compel from each * Mildly, but very decidedly, accusing him. B Gracious apology. 6 Very articulate and clear. The sixth part of his substance, to be levied 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 high ness Would give it quick consideration. King. This is against our pleasure. By my life, The notes cease until the surveyor of the Duke of Buckingham enters, to whom Wolsey speaks: Wol. Stand forth; and with bold spirit relate what you, Most like a careful subject, have collected It would infect his speech-that if the king Should without issue die, he'd carry it so To make the scepter his: these very words I have heard him utter to his son-in-law, Lord Aberga'ny; to whom by oath he menac'd Revenge upon the cardinal." Wol. 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. 'My learn'd lord cardinal, Speak on: Deliver all with charity." King. How grounded he his title to the crown, Upon our fail? to this point hast thou heard him At any time speak aught? The Surveyor continues to give his evidence, stating that a Chartreux friar had phophesied to the Duke that he should gov 8 She hears all this with a dignified, judge-like aspect, often darting a keen look of inquiry at the witness and the Cardinal. A grand sustained voice. The emphasis on "charity” strong. ern England. Then the Queen intervenes: office On the complaint o' the tenants; "take good heed 11 You charge not in your spleen a noble person, And spoil your nobler soul: I say, take heed.11 King. Go forward. The Surveyor continues his evidence, and states that Buckingham had said that if he had been committed to the Tower he would have put a knife into the King; on which the King exclaims: The scene shortly ends. Mrs. Siddons in this scene evidently brought into strong re 10 A very penetrating look. Looks very steadfastly and seriously in his face for some time, then speaks. 11 The second part of this speech very severe tone of remonstrance. Grand swell on “and spoil your nobler soul,” "I say," &c., very emphatic. 12 A long emphasis, intimating that the Cardinal and his designs were known to her. |
