THIRD GENTLEMAN.
All the land knows that.
However, yet there is no great breach. When it comes,
Cranmer will find a friend will not shrink from him.
SECOND GENTLEMAN.
Who may that be, I pray you?
THIRD GENTLEMAN.
Thomas Cromwell,
A man in much esteem with th’ King, and truly
A worthy friend. The King has made him
Master o’ th’ Jewel House,
And one already of the Privy Council.
SECOND GENTLEMAN.
He will deserve more.
THIRD GENTLEMAN.
Yes, without all doubt.
Come, gentlemen, ye shall go my way,
Which is to th’ court, and there ye shall be my guests,
Something I can command. As I walk thither,
I’ll tell ye more.
BOTH.
You may command us, sir.
[Exeunt.]
SCENE II. Kimbolton.
Enter Katherine Dowager, sick, led between Griffith, her gentleman usher, and Patience, her woman.
GRIFFITH.
How does your Grace?