RICHARD.
And, that I love the tree from whence thou sprang’st,
Witness the loving kiss I give the fruit.
[Aside.] To say the truth, so Judas kissed his master
And cried “All hail!” when as he meant all harm.

KING EDWARD.
Now am I seated as my soul delights,
Having my country’s peace and brothers’ loves.

GEORGE.
What will your Grace have done with Margaret?
Reignier, her father, to the King of France
Hath pawned the Sicils and Jerusalem,
And hither have they sent it for her ransom.

KING EDWARD.
Away with her and waft her hence to France.
And now what rests but that we spend the time
With stately triumphs, mirthful comic shows,
Such as befits the pleasure of the court?
Sound drums and trumpets! Farewell, sour annoy!
For here, I hope, begins our lasting joy.

[Exeunt.]

KING HENRY THE EIGHTH


Contents

ACT I
[Prologue.]
[Scene I. London. An ante-chamber in the palace]
[Scene II. The same. The council-chamber]
[Scene III. An ante-chamber in the palace]
[Scene IV. A Hall in York Place]
ACT II
[Scene I. Westminster. A street]
[Scene II. An ante-chamber in the palace]
[Scene III. An ante-chamber of the Queen’s apartments]
[Scene IV. A hall in Blackfriars]
ACT III
[Scene I. London. The Queen’s apartments]
[Scene II. Ante-chamber to the King’s apartment]
ACT IV
[Scene I. A street in Westminster]
[Scene II. Kimbolton]
ACT V
[Scene I. A gallery in the palace]
[Scene II. Lobby before the council-chamber]
[Scene III. The palace yard]
[Scene IV. The palace]
[Epilogue]

Dramatis Personæ