Have wish'd the sleeping of this business; never And thus far clear him. Now, what mov'd me to't,— My conscience first receiv'd a tenderness, Scruple, and prick, on certain speeches utter'd By the bishop of Bayonne, then French ambassador; Who had been hither sent on the debating A marriage, 'twixt the duke of Orleans and 671 Our daughter Mary: I'the progress of this business, Ere a determinate resolution, he (I mean, the bishop) did require a respite; Wherein he might the king his lord advertise Whether our daughter were legitimate, 680 Respecting this our marriage with the dowager, Or Or died where they were made, or shortly after 690 When I first mov'd you. Lin. Very well, my liege. 700 King. I have spoke long; be pleas'd yourself to say How far you satisfy'd me? Lin. So please your highness, The question did at first so stagger me→→ Which you are running here. King. I then mov'd you, 710 My My lord of Canterbury; and got your leave But, by particular consent, proceeded Under your hands and seals. Therefore, go on; To wear our mortal state to come, with her, Katharine our queen, before the primest creature Cam. So please your highness, The queen being absent, 'tis a needful fitness Made to the queen, to call back her appeal King. I may perceive, 720 731 [They rise to depart. These cardinals trifle with me: I abhor 740 [Exeunt, in Manner as they enter'd. ACT ACT III. SCENE 1. The Queen's Apartments. TAKI The Queen and her Women, as at Work. Queen. thy lute, wench: my soul grows sad with troubles; Sing, and disperse them, if thou canst: leave work Enter a Gentleman. Queen. How now ? Gent. An't please your grace, the two great cardinals Wait in the presence. Queen. Would they speak with me? Gent. They will'd me say so, madam. 20 To come near. [Exit Gent.] What can be their bu siness With me, a poor weak woman, fallen from favour? I do not like their coming, now I think on't. They should be good men; their affairs are righ teous: But, All hoods make not monks. Enter WOLSEY, and CAMPEIUS. Wol. Peace to your highness! Queen. Your graces find me here part of a housewife ; I would be all, against the worst may happen. draw Into your private chamber, we shall give you Queen. Speak it here; There's nothing I have done yet, o' my conscience, Deserves a corner: 'Would, all other women 30 Could |