We bear these weapons, sacred by our cause.
[Enter Gualo]
Gua. Your majesty, the nuns of Beda's abbey
Would enter now.
Cant. The nuns? What do they here?
Hen. You know, your grace, since blessed Edward's time
'T has been their privilege on days of prayer
To join their voices with the court and state.
Cant. A privilege, but never yet in practice.
Hen. The more is England's shame that has not seen