Why have the prophets covered themselves in black?
CHAMBERLAIN
They are a secret people and look for inner meanings. There is no harm in it.
KING
They have covered themselves in black.
CHAMBERLAIN
They have not spoken of any evil thing. They have not spoken of it.
KING
If the people see the prophets covered in black they will say that the stars are against me and believe that my luck has turned.
CHAMBERLAIN