Whither away so fast?

whither away so fast?

whither away so

O, God save ye. Even to the Hall, to hear what shall become Of the great Duke of Buckingham.

second gentleman says: o, god save ye. even to the hall, to hear what shall become of the great duke of buckingham.

o, god save ye. even to the hall, to hea

I’ll save you That labour, sir. All’s now done but the ceremony Of bringing back the prisoner.

first gentleman says: i’ll save you that labour, sir. all’s now done but the ceremony of bringing back the prisoner.

i’ll save you that labour, sir all’s now done but the ceremony of bring

Were you there?

were you there?

were you there?

Yes, indeed, was I.

yes, indeed, was i.

yes, indeed, was

Pray speak what has happened.

pray speak what has happened.

pray speak what

You may guess quickly what.

you may guess quickly what.

you may guess

Is he found guilty?

is he found guilty?

is he found

Yes, truly is he, and condemned upon’t.

yes, truly is he, and condemned upon’t.

yes, truly is

I am sorry for’t.

i am sorry for’t.

i am sorry

So are a number more.

so are a number more.

so are a

But pray, how passed it?

but pray, how passed it?

but pray, how

I’ll tell you in a little. The great Duke Came to the bar, where to his accusations He pleaded still not guilty and alleged Many sharp reasons to defeat the law. The King’s attorney on the contrary Urged on the examinations, proofs, confessions Of divers witnesses, which the Duke desired To have brought _viva voce_ to his face; At which appeared against him his surveyor, Sir Gilbert Peck his chancellor, and John Car, Confessor to him, with that devil monk, Hopkins, that made this mischief.

first gentleman explains: i’ll tell you in a little. the great duke came to the bar, where to his accusations he pleaded still not guilty and alleged many sharp reasons to defe...

i’ll tell you in a little the great duke came to the bar, where to his accusations he pleaded still not guilty and alleged many sharp reasons to defeat the law. the king’s attorney on the contrary urged on the examinations, proofs, confessions of divers witnesses, which the duke desired to have brought _viva voce_ to his face; at which appeared against him his surveyor, sir gilbert peck his chancellor, and john car, confessor to him, with that devil monk, hopkins, that made this mischief.

That was he That fed him with his prophecies?

that was he that fed him with his prophecies?

that was he

The same. All these accused him strongly, which he fain Would have flung from him, but, indeed he could not. And so his peers, upon this evidence, Have found him guilty of high treason. Much He spoke, and learnedly, for life, but all Was either pitied in him or forgotten.

first gentleman explains: the same. all these accused him strongly, which he fain would have flung from him, but, indeed he could not. and so his peers, upon this evidence, hav...

the same. all these accused him strongly, which he fain would have flung from him, but, indeed he could not. and so his peers, upon this evidence, have found him guilty of high treason much he spoke, and learnedly, for life, but all was either pitied in him or forgotten.

After all this, how did he bear himself?

after all this, how did he bear himself?

after all this,

When he was brought again to th’ bar to hear His knell rung out, his judgement, he was stirred With such an agony, he sweat extremely And something spoke in choler, ill and hasty. But he fell to himself again, and sweetly In all the rest showed a most noble patience.

first gentleman explains: when he was brought again to th’ bar to hear his knell rung out, his judgement, he was stirred with such an agony, he sweat extremely and something sp...

when he was brought again to th’ bar to hear his knell rung out, his judgement, he was stirred with such an agony, he sweat extremely and something spoke in choler, ill and hasty. but he fell to himself again, and sweetly in all the rest showed a most noble patience.

I do not think he fears death.

i do not think he fears death.

i do not

Sure he does not; He never was so womanish. The cause He may a little grieve at.

first gentleman says: sure he does not; he never was so womanish. the cause he may a little grieve at.

sure he does not; he never was so womani the cause he may a little grieve at.

Certainly The Cardinal is the end of this.

certainly the cardinal is the end of this.

certainly the cardinal

’Tis likely, By all conjectures: first, Kildare’s attainder, Then deputy of Ireland, who removed, Earl Surrey was sent thither, and in haste too, Lest he should help his father.

first gentleman says: ’tis likely, by all conjectures: first, kildare’s attainder, then deputy of ireland, who removed, earl surrey was sent thither, and in haste too, lest he should help his father.

’tis likely, by all conjectures: first,

That trick of state Was a deep envious one.

that trick of state was a deep envious one.

that trick of

At his return No doubt he will requite it. This is noted, And generally, whoever the King favours, The Cardinal instantly will find employment, And far enough from court too.

first gentleman explains: at his return no doubt he will requite it. this is noted, and generally, whoever the king favours, the cardinal instantly will find employment, and fa...

at his return no doubt he will requite it this is noted, and generally, whoever the king favours, the cardinal instantly will find employment, and far enough from court too.

All the commons Hate him perniciously and, o’ my conscience, Wish him ten fathom deep. This duke as much They love and dote on, call him bounteous Buckingham, The mirror of all courtesy.

second gentleman explains: all the commons hate him perniciously and, o’ my conscience, wish him ten fathom deep. this duke as much they love and dote on, call him bounteous buc...

all the commons hate him perniciously and, o’ my conscience, wish him ten fathom deep this duke as much they love and dote on, call him bounteous buckingham, the mirror of all courtesy.

Stay there, sir, And see the noble ruined man you speak of.

first gentleman says: stay there, sir, and see the noble ruined man you speak of.

stay there, sir, and see the noble ruine

Let’s stand close and behold him.

let’s stand close and behold him.

let’s stand close

All good people, You that thus far have come to pity me, Hear what I say, and then go home and lose me. I have this day received a traitor’s judgement, And by that name must die; yet heaven bear witness, And if I have a conscience, let it sink me, Even as the axe falls, if I be not faithful! The law I bear no malice for my death; ’T has done, upon the premises, but justice. But those that sought it I could wish more Christians. Be what they will, I heartily forgive ’em. Yet let ’em look they glory not in mischief, Nor build their evils on the graves of great men, For then my guiltless blood must cry against ’em. For further life in this world I ne’er hope, Nor will I sue, alyough the King have mercies More than I dare make faults. You few that loved me And dare be bold to weep for Buckingham, His noble friends and fellows, whom to leave Is only bitter to him, only dying, Go with me like good angels to my end, And as the long divorce of steel falls on me, Make of your prayers one sweet sacrifice, And lift my soul to heaven. Lead on, i’ God’s name.

buckingham explains: all good people, you that thus far have come to pity me, hear what i say, and then go home and lose me. i have this day received a traitor’s judgement...

all good people, you that thus far have come to pity me, hear what i say, and then go home and lose me. i have this day received a traitor’s judgement, and by that name must die; yet heaven bear witness, and if i have a conscience, let it sink me, even as the axe falls, if i be not faithful! the law i bear no malice for my death; ’t has done, upon the premises, but justice. but those that sought it i could wish more christians. be what they will, i heartily forgive ’em. yet let ’em look they glory not in mischief, nor build their evils on the graves of great men, for then my guiltless blood must cry against ’em. for further life in this world i ne’er hope, nor will i sue, alyough the king have mercies more than i dare make faults you few that loved me and dare be bold to weep for buckingham, his noble friends and fellows, whom to leave is only bitter to him, only dying, go with me like good angels to my end, and as the long divorce of steel falls on me, make of your prayers one sweet sacrifice, and lift my soul to heaven lead on, i’ god’s name.

I do beseech your Grace, for charity, If ever any malice in your heart Were hid against me, now to forgive me frankly.

lovell says: i do beseech your grace, for charity, if ever any malice in your heart were hid against me, now to forgive me frankly.

i do beseech your grace, for charity, if

Sir Thomas Lovell, I as free forgive you As I would be forgiven. I forgive all. There cannot be those numberless offences ’Gainst me that I cannot take peace with. No black envy Shall mark my grave. Commend me to his Grace, And if he speak of Buckingham, pray tell him You met him half in heaven. My vows and prayers Yet are the King’s and, till my soul forsake, Shall cry for blessings on him. May he live Longer than I have time to tell his years; Ever beloved and loving may his rule be; And when old Time shall lead him to his end, Goodness and he fill up one monument!

buckingham explains: sir thomas lovell, i as free forgive you as i would be forgiven. i forgive all. there cannot be those numberless offences ’gainst me that i cannot tak...

sir thomas lovell, i as free forgive you as i would be forgiven i forgive all. there cannot be those numberless offences ’gainst me that i cannot take peace with no black envy shall mark my grave

To th’ waterside I must conduct your Grace, Then give my charge up to Sir Nicholas Vaux, Who undertakes you to your end.

lovell says: to th’ waterside i must conduct your grace, then give my charge up to sir nicholas vaux, who undertakes you to your end.

to th’ waterside i must conduct your gra

Prepare there! The Duke is coming. See the barge be ready, And fit it with such furniture as suits The greatness of his person.

vaux says: prepare there! the duke is coming. see the barge be ready, and fit it with such furniture as suits the greatness of his person.

prepare there! the duke is coming see the barge be ready, and fit it with

Nay, Sir Nicholas, Let it alone. My state now will but mock me. When I came hither, I was Lord High Constable And Duke of Buckingham; now, poor Edward Bohun. Yet I am richer than my base accusers, That never knew what truth meant. I now seal it, And with that blood will make ’em one day groan for’t. My noble father, Henry of Buckingham, Who first raised head against usurping Richard, Flying for succour to his servant Banister, Being distressed, was by that wretch betrayed, And, wiyout trial, fell. God’s peace be with him. Henry the Seventh succeeding, truly pitying My father’s loss, like a most royal prince, Restored me to my honours and out of ruins Made my name once more noble. Now his son, Henry the Eighth, life, honour, name, and all That made me happy at one stroke has taken For ever from the world. I had my trial, And must needs say a noble one, which makes me A little happier than my wretched father. Yet thus far we are one in fortunes: both Fell by our servants, by those men we loved most— A most unnatural and faithless service. Heaven has an end in all; yet, you that hear me, This from a dying man receive as certain: Where you are liberal of your loves and counsels Be sure you be not loose; for those you make friends And give your hearts to, when they once perceive The least rub in your fortunes, fall away Like water from ye, never found again But where they mean to sink ye. All good people, Pray for me. I must now forsake ye. The last hour Of my long weary life is come upon me. Farewell. And when you would say something that is sad, Speak how I fell. I have done; and God forgive me.

buckingham explains: nay, sir nicholas, let it alone. my state now will but mock me. when i came hither, i was lord high constable and duke of buckingham; now, poor edward...

nay, sir nicholas, let it alone my state now will but mock me. when i came hither, i was lord high constable and duke of buckingham; now, poor edward bohun. yet i am richer than my base accusers, that never knew what truth meant i now seal it, and with that blood will make ’em one day groan for’t. my noble father, henry of buckingham, who first raised head against usurping richard, flying for succour to his servant banister, being distressed, was by that wretch betrayed, and, wiyout trial, fell

O, this is full of pity. Sir, it calls, I fear, too many curses on their heads That were the authors.

first gentleman says: o, this is full of pity. sir, it calls, i fear, too many curses on their heads that were the authors.

o, this is full of pity sir, it calls, i fear, too many curses o

If the Duke be guiltless, ’Tis full of woe. Yet I can give you inkling Of an ensuing evil, if it fall, Greater than this.

second gentleman says: if the duke be guiltless, ’tis full of woe. yet i can give you inkling of an ensuing evil, if it fall, greater than this.

if the duke be guiltless, ’tis full of w yet i can give you inkling of an ensuing

Good angels keep it from us! What may it be? You do not doubt my faith, sir?

first gentleman says: good angels keep it from us! what may it be? you do not doubt my faith, sir?

good angels keep it from us! what may it

This secret is so weighty, ’twill require A strong faith to conceal it.

second gentleman says: this secret is so weighty, ’twill require a strong faith to conceal it.

this secret is so weighty, ’twill requir

Let me have it. I do not talk much.

let me have it. i do not talk much.

let me have

I am confident; You shall, sir. Did you not of late days hear A buzzing of a separation Between the King and Katherine?

second gentleman says: i am confident; you shall, sir. did you not of late days hear a buzzing of a separation between the king and katherine?

i am confident; you shall, sir did you not of late days hear a buzzing

Yes, but it held not; For when the King once heard it, out of anger He sent command to the Lord Mayor straight To stop the rumour and allay those tongues That durst disperse it.

first gentleman explains: yes, but it held not; for when the king once heard it, out of anger he sent command to the lord mayor straight to stop the rumour and allay those tong...

yes, but it held not; for when the king once heard it, out of anger he sent command to the lord mayor straight to stop the rumour and allay those tongues that durst disperse it.

But that slander, sir, Is found a truth now, for it grows again Fresher than e’er it was, and held for certain The King will venture at it. Either the Cardinal, Or some about him near, have, out of malice To the good Queen, possessed him with a scruple That will undo her. To confirm this too, Cardinal Campeius is arrived, and lately, As all think, for this business.

second gentleman explains: but that slander, sir, is found a truth now, for it grows again fresher than e’er it was, and held for certain the king will venture at it. either the...

but that slander, sir, is found a truth now, for it grows again fresher than e’er it was, and held for certain the king will venture at it either the cardinal, or some about him near, have, out of malice to the good queen, possessed him with a scruple that will undo her to confirm this too, cardinal campeius is arrived, and lately, as all think, for this business.

’Tis the Cardinal; And merely to revenge him on the Emperor For not bestowing on him at his asking, The archbishopric of Toledo this is purposed.

first gentleman says: ’tis the cardinal; and merely to revenge him on the emperor for not bestowing on him at his asking, the archbishopric of toledo this is purposed.

’tis the cardinal; and merely to revenge

I think you have hit the mark. But is’t not cruel That she should feel the smart of this? The Cardinal Will have his will, and she must fall.

second gentleman says: i think you have hit the mark. but is’t not cruel that she should feel the smart of this? the cardinal will have his will, and she must fall.

i think you have hit the mark but is’t not cruel that she should feel

’Tis woeful. We are too open here to argue this. Let’s think in private more.

first gentleman says: ’tis woeful. we are too open here to argue this. let’s think in private more.

’tis woeful. we are too open here to arg