Buck. Why, all this business
Our reverend cardinal carried.
Nor. Like it your grace,[45] 100
The state takes notice of the private difference
Betwixt you and the cardinal. I advise you—
And take it from a heart that wishes towards you[46]
Honour and plenteous safety—that you read
The cardinal's malice and his potency 105
Together; to consider further that
What his high hatred would effect wants not[47]
A minister in his power. You know his nature,
That he's revengeful, and I know his sword
Hath a sharp edge; it's long and 't may be said 110
It reaches far, and where 'twill not extend,
Thither he darts it. Bosom up my counsel;
You'll find it wholesome. Lo, where comes that rock
That I advise your shunning.[48]
Enter Cardinal Wolsey, the purse borne before him, certain of the Guard, and two Secretaries with papers. The Cardinal in his passage fixeth his eye on Buckingham, and Buckingham on him, both full of disdain.
Wol. The Duke of Buckingham's surveyor, ha?[49] 115
Where's his examination?
First Sec. Here, so please you.[50]
Wol. Is he in person ready?
First Sec. Ay, please your grace.[51]
Wol. Well, we shall then know more; and Buckingham[52]
Shall lessen this big look. [Exeunt Wolsey and his Train.[52][53]
Buck. This butcher's cur is venom-mouth'd, and I[54] 120
Have not the power to muzzle him; therefore best
Not wake him in his slumber. A beggar's book[55]
Outworths a noble's blood.
Nor. What, are you chafed?[56]
Ask God for temperance; that's the appliance only
Which your disease requires.