Enter Deputies of the Three States: Cardinal of Guise, and Archbishop of Lyons, at the head of them.
King. Well, my good lords, what matters of importance
Employed the States this morning?
Arch. One high point
Was warmly canvassed in the Commons House,
And will be soon resolved.
King. What was't?
Card. Succession.
King. That's one high point indeed, but not to be
So warmly canvassed, or so soon resolved.
Card. Things necessary must sometimes be sudden.
King. No sudden danger threatens you, my lord.
Arch. What may be sudden, must be counted so.
We hope and wish your life; but yours and ours
Are in the hand of heaven.
King. My lord, they are;
Yet, in a natural way, I may live long,
If heaven, and you my loyal subjects, please.