Must hide so much!

Queen. Acquaint your insolent crew.

This day the curtain shall be dashed aside!

It served a purpose.

Hol. Think! This very day?

Ere Strafford rises to defend himself?

Cha. I will defend him, sir!—sanction the past

This day: it ever was my purpose. Rage

At me, not Strafford!

Lady Car. Nobly!—will he not