He was wrong. But yet that seems
Scarcely a hanging matter— [Silence.
And my right
Of pardon is inviolable—though
I am too lenient, says the Cardinal! [Silence.
[To L'Angely.] The Cardinal desires their death?
L'ANGELY.
He does!
THE KING (after pausing and reflecting).
Then they shall die!
L'ANGELY.
They shall!
THE KING.
Poor falconry!
L'ANGELY (going to window).