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Hautboys. A small table under a state for THE CARDINAL, a longer table for the guests. Then enter ANNE BULLEN and divers other ladies and gentlemen as guests at one door; at another door enter SIR HENRY GUILFORD.
Hautboys. A small table under a state for THE CARDINAL, a longer table for the guests. Then enter ANNE BULLEN and divers other ladies and gentlemen as guests at one door; at another door enter SIR HENRY GUILFORD.
GUILFORD
Ladies, a general welcome from his Grace
Salutes you all. This night he dedicates
To fair content and you. None here, he hopes,
In all this noble bevy has brought with her
5
One care abroad. He would have all as merry
As, first, good company, good wine, good welcome
Can make good people.
Enter LORD CHAMBERLAIN, LORD SANDS, and SIR THOMAS LOVELL.
O, my lord, you’re tardy!
The very thought of this fair company
10
Clapped wings to me.
GUILFORD
Ladies, a general welcome from his Grace
Salutes you all. This night he dedicates
To fair content and you. None here, he hopes,
In all this noble bevy has brought with her
One care abroad. He would have all as merry
As, first, good company, good wine, good welcome
Can make good people.
Enter LORD CHAMBERLAIN, LORD SANDS, and SIR THOMAS LOVELL.
O, my lord, you’re tardy!
The very thought of this fair company
Clapped wings to me.
CHAMBERLAIN  
You are young, Sir Harry Guilford.
CHAMBERLAIN  
You are young, Sir Harry Guilford.
SANDS
Sir Thomas Lovell, had the Cardinal
But half my lay thoughts in him, some of these
Should find a running banquet, ere they rested,
15
I think would better please ’em. By my life,
They are a sweet society of fair ones.
SANDS
Sir Thomas Lovell, had the Cardinal
But half my lay thoughts in him, some of these
Should find a running banquet, ere they rested,
I think would better please ’em. By my life,
They are a sweet society of fair ones.
LOVELL
O, that your Lordship were but now confessor
To one or two of these!
LOVELL
O, that your Lordship were but now confessor
To one or two of these!
SANDS  
I would I were.
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They should find easy penance.
SANDS  
I would I were.
They should find easy penance.
LOVELL  
Faith, how easy?
LOVELL  
Faith, how easy?
SANDS
As easy as a down bed would afford it.
SANDS
As easy as a down bed would afford it.
CHAMBERLAIN
Sweet ladies, will it please you sit?—Sir Harry,
Place you that side; I’ll take the charge of this.
The guests are seated.
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His Grace is ent’ring. Nay, you must not freeze;
Two women placed together makes cold weather.
My Lord Sands, you are one will keep ’em waking.
Pray sit between these ladies.
CHAMBERLAIN
Sweet ladies, will it please you sit?—Sir Harry,
Place you that side; I’ll take the charge of this.
The guests are seated.
His Grace is ent’ring. Nay, you must not freeze;
Two women placed together makes cold weather.
My Lord Sands, you are one will keep ’em waking.
Pray sit between these ladies.
SANDS  
By my faith,
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And thank your Lordship.—By your leave, sweet ladies.
He sits between ANNE BULLEN and another LADY.
If I chance to talk a little wild, forgive me;
I had it from my father.
SANDS  
By my faith,
And thank your Lordship.—By your leave, sweet ladies.
He sits between ANNE BULLEN and another LADY.
If I chance to talk a little wild, forgive me;
I had it from my father.
ANNE  
Was he mad, sir?
ANNE  
Was he mad, sir?
SANDS
O, very mad, exceeding mad, in love too;
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But he would bite none. Just as I do now,
He would kiss you twenty with a breath.
SANDS
O, very mad, exceeding mad, in love too;
But he would bite none. Just as I do now,
He would kiss you twenty with a breath.
He kisses ANNE.
He kisses ANNE.
CHAMBERLAIN  
Well said,
my lord.
So, now you’re fairly seated, gentlemen,
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The penance lies on you if these fair ladies
Pass away frowning.
CHAMBERLAIN  
Well said,
my lord.
So, now you’re fairly seated, gentlemen,
The penance lies on you if these fair ladies
Pass away frowning.
SANDS  
For my little cure,
Let me alone.
SANDS  
For my little cure,
Let me alone.
Hautboys. Enter CARDINAL WOLSEY, with ATTENDANTS and SERVANTS, and takes his state.
Hautboys. Enter CARDINAL WOLSEY, with ATTENDANTS and SERVANTS, and takes his state.
WOLSEY
You’re welcome, my fair guests. That noble lady
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Or gentleman that is not freely merry
Is not my friend. This to confirm my welcome,
And to you all good health.
WOLSEY
You’re welcome, my fair guests. That noble lady
Or gentleman that is not freely merry
Is not my friend. This to confirm my welcome,
And to you all good health.
He drinks to them.
He drinks to them.
SANDS  
Your Grace is noble.
Let me have such a bowl may hold my thanks
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And save me so much talking.
SANDS  
Your Grace is noble.
Let me have such a bowl may hold my thanks
And save me so much talking.
WOLSEY  
My Lord Sands,
I am beholding to you. Cheer your neighbors.—
Ladies, you are not merry.—Gentlemen,
Whose fault is this?
WOLSEY  
My Lord Sands,
I am beholding to you. Cheer your neighbors.—
Ladies, you are not merry.—Gentlemen,
Whose fault is this?
SANDS  
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The red wine first must rise
In their fair cheeks, my lord. Then we shall have ’em
Talk us to silence.
SANDS  
The red wine first must rise
In their fair cheeks, my lord. Then we shall have ’em
Talk us to silence.
ANNE  
You are a merry gamester,
My Lord Sands.
ANNE  
You are a merry gamester,
My Lord Sands.
SANDS  
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Yes, if I make my play
Here’s to your Ladyship, and pledge it, madam,
He drinks to her.
For ’tis to such a thing—
SANDS  
Yes, if I make my play
Here’s to your Ladyship, and pledge it, madam,
He drinks to her.
For ’tis to such a thing—
ANNE  
You cannot show me.
ANNE  
You cannot show me.
SANDS
I told your Grace they would talk anon.
SANDS
I told your Grace they would talk anon.
Drum and Trumpet. Chambers discharged.
Drum and Trumpet. Chambers discharged.
WOLSEY  
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What’s that?
WOLSEY  
What’s that?
CHAMBERLAIN
Look out there, some of you.
CHAMBERLAIN
Look out there, some of you.
SERVANTS exit.
SERVANTS exit.
WOLSEY
What warlike voice,
And to what end, is this?—Nay, ladies, fear not.
By all the laws of war you’re privileged.
WOLSEY
What warlike voice,
And to what end, is this?—Nay, ladies, fear not.
By all the laws of war you’re privileged.
Enter a SERVANT.
Enter a SERVANT.
CHAMBERLAIN
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How now, what is ’t?
CHAMBERLAIN
How now, what is ’t?
SERVANT
A noble troop of strangers,
For so they seem. They’ve left their barge and landed,
And hither make, as great ambassadors
From foreign princes.
SERVANT
A noble troop of strangers,
For so they seem. They’ve left their barge and landed,
And hither make, as great ambassadors
From foreign princes.
WOLSEY  
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Good Lord Chamberlain,
Go, give ’em welcome—you can speak the French
tongue—
And pray receive ’em nobly, and conduct ’em
Into our presence, where this heaven of beauty
80
Shall shine at full upon them. Some attend him.
LORD CHAMBERLAIN exits, with ATTENDANTS.
All rise, and tables removed.
You have now a broken banquet, but we’ll mend it.
A good digestion to you all; and once more
I shower a welcome on you. Welcome all!
Hautboys. Enter KING and others as masquers, habited like shepherds, ushered by the LORD CHAMBERLAIN. They pass directly before THE CARDINAL and gracefully salute him.
A noble company! What are their pleasures?
WOLSEY  
Good Lord Chamberlain,
Go, give ’em welcome—you can speak the French
tongue—
And pray receive ’em nobly, and conduct ’em
Into our presence, where this heaven of beauty
Shall shine at full upon them. Some attend him.
LORD CHAMBERLAIN exits, with ATTENDANTS.
All rise, and tables removed.
You have now a broken banquet, but we’ll mend it.
A good digestion to you all; and once more
I shower a welcome on you. Welcome all!
Hautboys. Enter KING and others as masquers, habited like shepherds, ushered by the LORD CHAMBERLAIN. They pass directly before THE CARDINAL and gracefully salute him.
A noble company! What are their pleasures?
CHAMBERLAIN
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Because they speak no English, thus they prayed
To tell your Grace: that, having heard by fame
Of this so noble and so fair assembly
This night to meet here, they could do no less,
Out of the great respect they bear to beauty,
90
But leave their flocks and, under your fair conduct,
Crave leave to view these ladies and entreat
An hour of revels with ’em.
CHAMBERLAIN
Because they speak no English, thus they prayed
To tell your Grace: that, having heard by fame
Of this so noble and so fair assembly
This night to meet here, they could do no less,
Out of the great respect they bear to beauty,
But leave their flocks and, under your fair conduct,
Crave leave to view these ladies and entreat
An hour of revels with ’em.
WOLSEY  
Say, Lord Chamberlain,
They have done my poor house grace, for which I
95
pay ’em
A thousand thanks and pray ’em take their pleasures.
WOLSEY  
Say, Lord Chamberlain,
They have done my poor house grace, for which I
pay ’em
A thousand thanks and pray ’em take their pleasures.
The masquers choose LADIES. THE KING Chooses ANNE BULLEN.
The masquers choose LADIES. THE KING Chooses ANNE BULLEN.
KING
The fairest hand I ever touched! O beauty,
Till now I never knew thee.
KING
The fairest hand I ever touched! O beauty,
Till now I never knew thee.
Music, Dance.
Music, Dance.
WOLSEY
My lord!
WOLSEY
My lord!
CHAMBERLAIN  
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Your Grace?
CHAMBERLAIN  
Your Grace?
WOLSEY  
Pray tell ’em thus much
from me:
There should be one amongst ’em by his person
More worthy this place than myself, to whom,
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If I but knew him, with my love and duty
I would surrender it.
WOLSEY  
Pray tell ’em thus much
from me:
There should be one amongst ’em by his person
More worthy this place than myself, to whom,
If I but knew him, with my love and duty
I would surrender it.
CHAMBERLAIN  
I will, my lord.
CHAMBERLAIN  
I will, my lord.
Whisper with the masquers.
Whisper with the masquers.
WOLSEY
What say they?
WOLSEY
What say they?
CHAMBERLAIN  
Such a one they all confess
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There is indeed, which they would have your Grace
Find out, and he will take it.
CHAMBERLAIN  
Such a one they all confess
There is indeed, which they would have your Grace
Find out, and he will take it.
WOLSEY  
Let me see, then.
He leaves his state.
By all your good leaves, gentlemen.
He bows before the KING.
Here I’ll make
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My royal choice.
WOLSEY  
Let me see, then.
He leaves his state.
By all your good leaves, gentlemen.
He bows before the KING.
Here I’ll make
My royal choice.
KING, unmasking  
You have found him, cardinal.
You hold a fair assembly; you do well, lord.
You are a churchman, or I’ll tell you, cardinal,
I should judge now unhappily.
KING, unmasking  
You have found him, cardinal.
You hold a fair assembly; you do well, lord.
You are a churchman, or I’ll tell you, cardinal,
I should judge now unhappily.
WOLSEY  
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I am glad
Your Grace is grown so pleasant.
WOLSEY  
I am glad
Your Grace is grown so pleasant.
KING  
My Lord Chamberlain,
Prithee come hither. What fair lady’s that?
KING  
My Lord Chamberlain,
Prithee come hither. What fair lady’s that?
CHAMBERLAIN
An ’t please your Grace, Sir Thomas Bullen’s daughter,
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The Viscount Rochford, one of her Highness’ women.
CHAMBERLAIN
An ’t please your Grace, Sir Thomas Bullen’s daughter,
The Viscount Rochford, one of her Highness’ women.
KING
By heaven, she is a dainty one.—Sweetheart,
I were unmannerly to take you out
And not to kiss you . He kisses ANNE . A health,
gentlemen!
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Let it go round.
KING
By heaven, she is a dainty one.—Sweetheart,
I were unmannerly to take you out
And not to kiss you . He kisses ANNE . A health,
gentlemen!
Let it go round.
He drinks a toast.
He drinks a toast.
WOLSEY
Sir Thomas Lovell, is the banquet ready
I’ th’ privy chamber?
WOLSEY
Sir Thomas Lovell, is the banquet ready
I’ th’ privy chamber?
LOVELL  
Yes, my lord.
LOVELL  
Yes, my lord.
WOLSEY  
Your Grace,
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I fear, with dancing is a little heated.
WOLSEY  
Your Grace,
I fear, with dancing is a little heated.
KING
I fear, too much.
KING
I fear, too much.
WOLSEY  
There’s fresher air, my lord,
In the next chamber.
WOLSEY  
There’s fresher air, my lord,
In the next chamber.
KING
Lead in your ladies ev’ry one.—Sweet partner,
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I must not yet forsake you.—Let’s be merry,
Good my Lord Cardinal. I have half a dozen healths
To drink to these fair ladies, and a measure
To lead ’em once again, and then let’s dream
Who’s best in favor. Let the music knock it.
KING
Lead in your ladies ev’ry one.—Sweet partner,
I must not yet forsake you.—Let’s be merry,
Good my Lord Cardinal. I have half a dozen healths
To drink to these fair ladies, and a measure
To lead ’em once again, and then let’s dream
Who’s best in favor. Let the music knock it.
They exit, with trumpets.
They exit, with trumpets.

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Modern Text
Hautboys. A small table under a state for THE CARDINAL, a longer table for the guests. Then enter ANNE BULLEN and divers other ladies and gentlemen as guests at one door; at another door enter SIR HENRY GUILFORD.
Hautboys. A small table under a state for THE CARDINAL, a longer table for the guests. Then enter ANNE BULLEN and divers other ladies and gentlemen as guests at one door; at another door enter SIR HENRY GUILFORD.
GUILFORD
Ladies, a general welcome from his Grace
Salutes you all. This night he dedicates
To fair content and you. None here, he hopes,
In all this noble bevy has brought with her
5
One care abroad. He would have all as merry
As, first, good company, good wine, good welcome
Can make good people.
Enter LORD CHAMBERLAIN, LORD SANDS, and SIR THOMAS LOVELL.
O, my lord, you’re tardy!
The very thought of this fair company
10
Clapped wings to me.
GUILFORD
Ladies, a general welcome from his Grace
Salutes you all. This night he dedicates
To fair content and you. None here, he hopes,
In all this noble bevy has brought with her
One care abroad. He would have all as merry
As, first, good company, good wine, good welcome
Can make good people.
Enter LORD CHAMBERLAIN, LORD SANDS, and SIR THOMAS LOVELL.
O, my lord, you’re tardy!
The very thought of this fair company
Clapped wings to me.
CHAMBERLAIN  
You are young, Sir Harry Guilford.
CHAMBERLAIN  
You are young, Sir Harry Guilford.
SANDS
Sir Thomas Lovell, had the Cardinal
But half my lay thoughts in him, some of these
Should find a running banquet, ere they rested,
15
I think would better please ’em. By my life,
They are a sweet society of fair ones.
SANDS
Sir Thomas Lovell, had the Cardinal
But half my lay thoughts in him, some of these
Should find a running banquet, ere they rested,
I think would better please ’em. By my life,
They are a sweet society of fair ones.
LOVELL
O, that your Lordship were but now confessor
To one or two of these!
LOVELL
O, that your Lordship were but now confessor
To one or two of these!
SANDS  
I would I were.
20
They should find easy penance.
SANDS  
I would I were.
They should find easy penance.
LOVELL  
Faith, how easy?
LOVELL  
Faith, how easy?
SANDS
As easy as a down bed would afford it.
SANDS
As easy as a down bed would afford it.
CHAMBERLAIN
Sweet ladies, will it please you sit?—Sir Harry,
Place you that side; I’ll take the charge of this.
The guests are seated.
25
His Grace is ent’ring. Nay, you must not freeze;
Two women placed together makes cold weather.
My Lord Sands, you are one will keep ’em waking.
Pray sit between these ladies.
CHAMBERLAIN
Sweet ladies, will it please you sit?—Sir Harry,
Place you that side; I’ll take the charge of this.
The guests are seated.
His Grace is ent’ring. Nay, you must not freeze;
Two women placed together makes cold weather.
My Lord Sands, you are one will keep ’em waking.
Pray sit between these ladies.
SANDS  
By my faith,
30
And thank your Lordship.—By your leave, sweet ladies.
He sits between ANNE BULLEN and another LADY.
If I chance to talk a little wild, forgive me;
I had it from my father.
SANDS  
By my faith,
And thank your Lordship.—By your leave, sweet ladies.
He sits between ANNE BULLEN and another LADY.
If I chance to talk a little wild, forgive me;
I had it from my father.
ANNE  
Was he mad, sir?
ANNE  
Was he mad, sir?
SANDS
O, very mad, exceeding mad, in love too;
35
But he would bite none. Just as I do now,
He would kiss you twenty with a breath.
SANDS
O, very mad, exceeding mad, in love too;
But he would bite none. Just as I do now,
He would kiss you twenty with a breath.
He kisses ANNE.
He kisses ANNE.
CHAMBERLAIN  
Well said,
my lord.
So, now you’re fairly seated, gentlemen,
40
The penance lies on you if these fair ladies
Pass away frowning.
CHAMBERLAIN  
Well said,
my lord.
So, now you’re fairly seated, gentlemen,
The penance lies on you if these fair ladies
Pass away frowning.
SANDS  
For my little cure,
Let me alone.
SANDS  
For my little cure,
Let me alone.
Hautboys. Enter CARDINAL WOLSEY, with ATTENDANTS and SERVANTS, and takes his state.
Hautboys. Enter CARDINAL WOLSEY, with ATTENDANTS and SERVANTS, and takes his state.
WOLSEY
You’re welcome, my fair guests. That noble lady
45
Or gentleman that is not freely merry
Is not my friend. This to confirm my welcome,
And to you all good health.
WOLSEY
You’re welcome, my fair guests. That noble lady
Or gentleman that is not freely merry
Is not my friend. This to confirm my welcome,
And to you all good health.
He drinks to them.
He drinks to them.
SANDS  
Your Grace is noble.
Let me have such a bowl may hold my thanks
50
And save me so much talking.
SANDS  
Your Grace is noble.
Let me have such a bowl may hold my thanks
And save me so much talking.
WOLSEY  
My Lord Sands,
I am beholding to you. Cheer your neighbors.—
Ladies, you are not merry.—Gentlemen,
Whose fault is this?
WOLSEY  
My Lord Sands,
I am beholding to you. Cheer your neighbors.—
Ladies, you are not merry.—Gentlemen,
Whose fault is this?
SANDS  
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The red wine first must rise
In their fair cheeks, my lord. Then we shall have ’em
Talk us to silence.
SANDS  
The red wine first must rise
In their fair cheeks, my lord. Then we shall have ’em
Talk us to silence.
ANNE  
You are a merry gamester,
My Lord Sands.
ANNE  
You are a merry gamester,
My Lord Sands.
SANDS  
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Yes, if I make my play
Here’s to your Ladyship, and pledge it, madam,
He drinks to her.
For ’tis to such a thing—
SANDS  
Yes, if I make my play
Here’s to your Ladyship, and pledge it, madam,
He drinks to her.
For ’tis to such a thing—
ANNE  
You cannot show me.
ANNE  
You cannot show me.
SANDS
I told your Grace they would talk anon.
SANDS
I told your Grace they would talk anon.
Drum and Trumpet. Chambers discharged.
Drum and Trumpet. Chambers discharged.
WOLSEY  
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What’s that?
WOLSEY  
What’s that?
CHAMBERLAIN
Look out there, some of you.
CHAMBERLAIN
Look out there, some of you.
SERVANTS exit.
SERVANTS exit.
WOLSEY
What warlike voice,
And to what end, is this?—Nay, ladies, fear not.
By all the laws of war you’re privileged.
WOLSEY
What warlike voice,
And to what end, is this?—Nay, ladies, fear not.
By all the laws of war you’re privileged.
Enter a SERVANT.
Enter a SERVANT.
CHAMBERLAIN
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How now, what is ’t?
CHAMBERLAIN
How now, what is ’t?
SERVANT
A noble troop of strangers,
For so they seem. They’ve left their barge and landed,
And hither make, as great ambassadors
From foreign princes.
SERVANT
A noble troop of strangers,
For so they seem. They’ve left their barge and landed,
And hither make, as great ambassadors
From foreign princes.
WOLSEY  
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Good Lord Chamberlain,
Go, give ’em welcome—you can speak the French
tongue—
And pray receive ’em nobly, and conduct ’em
Into our presence, where this heaven of beauty
80
Shall shine at full upon them. Some attend him.
LORD CHAMBERLAIN exits, with ATTENDANTS.
All rise, and tables removed.
You have now a broken banquet, but we’ll mend it.
A good digestion to you all; and once more
I shower a welcome on you. Welcome all!
Hautboys. Enter KING and others as masquers, habited like shepherds, ushered by the LORD CHAMBERLAIN. They pass directly before THE CARDINAL and gracefully salute him.
A noble company! What are their pleasures?
WOLSEY  
Good Lord Chamberlain,
Go, give ’em welcome—you can speak the French
tongue—
And pray receive ’em nobly, and conduct ’em
Into our presence, where this heaven of beauty
Shall shine at full upon them. Some attend him.
LORD CHAMBERLAIN exits, with ATTENDANTS.
All rise, and tables removed.
You have now a broken banquet, but we’ll mend it.
A good digestion to you all; and once more
I shower a welcome on you. Welcome all!
Hautboys. Enter KING and others as masquers, habited like shepherds, ushered by the LORD CHAMBERLAIN. They pass directly before THE CARDINAL and gracefully salute him.
A noble company! What are their pleasures?
CHAMBERLAIN
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Because they speak no English, thus they prayed
To tell your Grace: that, having heard by fame
Of this so noble and so fair assembly
This night to meet here, they could do no less,
Out of the great respect they bear to beauty,
90
But leave their flocks and, under your fair conduct,
Crave leave to view these ladies and entreat
An hour of revels with ’em.
CHAMBERLAIN
Because they speak no English, thus they prayed
To tell your Grace: that, having heard by fame
Of this so noble and so fair assembly
This night to meet here, they could do no less,
Out of the great respect they bear to beauty,
But leave their flocks and, under your fair conduct,
Crave leave to view these ladies and entreat
An hour of revels with ’em.
WOLSEY  
Say, Lord Chamberlain,
They have done my poor house grace, for which I
95
pay ’em
A thousand thanks and pray ’em take their pleasures.
WOLSEY  
Say, Lord Chamberlain,
They have done my poor house grace, for which I
pay ’em
A thousand thanks and pray ’em take their pleasures.
The masquers choose LADIES. THE KING Chooses ANNE BULLEN.
The masquers choose LADIES. THE KING Chooses ANNE BULLEN.
KING
The fairest hand I ever touched! O beauty,
Till now I never knew thee.
KING
The fairest hand I ever touched! O beauty,
Till now I never knew thee.
Music, Dance.
Music, Dance.
WOLSEY
My lord!
WOLSEY
My lord!
CHAMBERLAIN  
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Your Grace?
CHAMBERLAIN  
Your Grace?
WOLSEY  
Pray tell ’em thus much
from me:
There should be one amongst ’em by his person
More worthy this place than myself, to whom,
105
If I but knew him, with my love and duty
I would surrender it.
WOLSEY  
Pray tell ’em thus much
from me:
There should be one amongst ’em by his person
More worthy this place than myself, to whom,
If I but knew him, with my love and duty
I would surrender it.
CHAMBERLAIN  
I will, my lord.
CHAMBERLAIN  
I will, my lord.
Whisper with the masquers.
Whisper with the masquers.
WOLSEY
What say they?
WOLSEY
What say they?
CHAMBERLAIN  
Such a one they all confess
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There is indeed, which they would have your Grace
Find out, and he will take it.
CHAMBERLAIN  
Such a one they all confess
There is indeed, which they would have your Grace
Find out, and he will take it.
WOLSEY  
Let me see, then.
He leaves his state.
By all your good leaves, gentlemen.
He bows before the KING.
Here I’ll make
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My royal choice.
WOLSEY  
Let me see, then.
He leaves his state.
By all your good leaves, gentlemen.
He bows before the KING.
Here I’ll make
My royal choice.
KING, unmasking  
You have found him, cardinal.
You hold a fair assembly; you do well, lord.
You are a churchman, or I’ll tell you, cardinal,
I should judge now unhappily.
KING, unmasking  
You have found him, cardinal.
You hold a fair assembly; you do well, lord.
You are a churchman, or I’ll tell you, cardinal,
I should judge now unhappily.
WOLSEY  
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I am glad
Your Grace is grown so pleasant.
WOLSEY  
I am glad
Your Grace is grown so pleasant.
KING  
My Lord Chamberlain,
Prithee come hither. What fair lady’s that?
KING  
My Lord Chamberlain,
Prithee come hither. What fair lady’s that?
CHAMBERLAIN
An ’t please your Grace, Sir Thomas Bullen’s daughter,
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The Viscount Rochford, one of her Highness’ women.
CHAMBERLAIN
An ’t please your Grace, Sir Thomas Bullen’s daughter,
The Viscount Rochford, one of her Highness’ women.
KING
By heaven, she is a dainty one.—Sweetheart,
I were unmannerly to take you out
And not to kiss you . He kisses ANNE . A health,
gentlemen!
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Let it go round.
KING
By heaven, she is a dainty one.—Sweetheart,
I were unmannerly to take you out
And not to kiss you . He kisses ANNE . A health,
gentlemen!
Let it go round.
He drinks a toast.
He drinks a toast.
WOLSEY
Sir Thomas Lovell, is the banquet ready
I’ th’ privy chamber?
WOLSEY
Sir Thomas Lovell, is the banquet ready
I’ th’ privy chamber?
LOVELL  
Yes, my lord.
LOVELL  
Yes, my lord.
WOLSEY  
Your Grace,
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I fear, with dancing is a little heated.
WOLSEY  
Your Grace,
I fear, with dancing is a little heated.
KING
I fear, too much.
KING
I fear, too much.
WOLSEY  
There’s fresher air, my lord,
In the next chamber.
WOLSEY  
There’s fresher air, my lord,
In the next chamber.
KING
Lead in your ladies ev’ry one.—Sweet partner,
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I must not yet forsake you.—Let’s be merry,
Good my Lord Cardinal. I have half a dozen healths
To drink to these fair ladies, and a measure
To lead ’em once again, and then let’s dream
Who’s best in favor. Let the music knock it.
KING
Lead in your ladies ev’ry one.—Sweet partner,
I must not yet forsake you.—Let’s be merry,
Good my Lord Cardinal. I have half a dozen healths
To drink to these fair ladies, and a measure
To lead ’em once again, and then let’s dream
Who’s best in favor. Let the music knock it.
They exit, with trumpets.
They exit, with trumpets.
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