Speeches (Lines) for (stage directions)
in "Henry VIII"
Total: 83

1

I,1,33

(beginning of scene)

(stage directions). [Enter NORFOLK at one door; at the other, BUCKINGHAM]
and ABERGAVENNY]

2

I,1,181

Cardinal Wolsey. Well, we shall then know more; and Buckingham
Shall lessen this big look.

(stage directions). [Exeunt CARDINAL WOLSEY and his Train]

3

I,1,311

Duke of Buckingham. My surveyor is false; the o'er-great cardinal
Hath show'd him gold; my life is spann'd already:
I am the shadow of poor Buckingham,
Whose figure even this instant cloud puts on,
By darkening my clear sun. My lord, farewell.

(stage directions). [Exeunt]

4

I,2,312

(beginning of scene)

(stage directions). [Cornets. Enter KING HENRY VIII, leaning on]
CARDINAL WOLSEY's shoulder, the Nobles, and LOVELL;
CARDINAL WOLSEY places himself under KING HENRY
VIII's feet on his right side]

5

I,2,442

Cardinal Wolsey. A word with you.
[To the Secretary]
Let there be letters writ to every shire,
Of the king's grace and pardon. The grieved commons
Hardly conceive of me; let it be noised
That through our intercession this revokement
And pardon comes: I shall anon advise you
Further in the proceeding.

(stage directions). [Exit Secretary]

6

I,2,443

(stage directions). [Exit Secretary]

(stage directions). [Enter Surveyor]

7

I,2,568

Henry VIII. There's his period,
To sheathe his knife in us. He is attach'd;
Call him to present trial: if he may
Find mercy in the law, 'tis his: if none,
Let him not seek 't of us: by day and night,
He's traitor to the height.

(stage directions). [Exeunt]

8

I,3,569

(beginning of scene)

(stage directions). [Enter Chamberlain and SANDS]

9

I,3,654

Lord Sands. I am your lordship's.

(stage directions). [Exeunt]

10

I,4,655

(beginning of scene)

(stage directions). [Hautboys. A small table under a state for CARDINAL]
WOLSEY, a longer table for the guests. Then enter
ANNE and divers other Ladies and Gentlemen as
guests, at one door; at another door, enter GUILDFORD]

11

I,4,695

Lord 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.

(stage directions). [Kisses her]

12

I,4,702

Lord Sands. For my little cure,
Let me alone.

(stage directions). [Hautboys. Enter CARDINAL WOLSEY, and takes his state]

13

I,4,707

Cardinal 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.

(stage directions). [Drinks]

14

I,4,725

Lord Sands. I told your grace they would talk anon.

(stage directions). [Drum and trumpet, chambers discharged]

15

I,4,728

Lord Chamberlain. Look out there, some of ye.

(stage directions). [Exit Servant]

16

I,4,732

Cardinal Wolsey. What warlike voice,
And to what end is this? Nay, ladies, fear not;
By all the laws of war you're privileged.

(stage directions). [Re-enter Servant]

17

I,4,767

Henry VIII. The fairest hand I ever touch'd! O beauty,
Till now I never knew thee!

(stage directions). [Music. Dance]

18

I,4,776

Lord Chamberlain. I will, my lord.

(stage directions). [Whispers the Masquers]

19

I,4,813

Henry VIII. Lead in your ladies, every 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 favour. Let the music knock it.

(stage directions). [Exeunt with trumpets]

20

II,1,814

(beginning of scene)

(stage directions). [Enter two Gentlemen, meeting]

21

II,1,973

Duke of Buckingham. Nay, Sir Nicholas,
Let it alone; my state now will but mock me.
When I came hither, I was lord high constable
And Duke of Buckingham; now, poor Edward Bohun:
Yet I am richer than my base accusers,
That never knew what truth meant: I now seal it;
And with that blood will make 'em one day groan for't.
My noble father, Henry of Buckingham,
Who first raised head against usurping Richard,
Flying for succor to his servant Banister,
Being distress'd, was by that wretch betray'd,
And without trial fell; God's peace be with him!
Henry the Seventh succeeding, truly pitying
My father's loss, like a most royal prince,
Restored me to my honours, and, out of ruins,
Made my name once more noble. Now his son,
Henry the Eighth, life, honour, name and all
That made me happy at one stroke has taken
For ever from the world. I had my trial,
And, must needs say, a noble one; which makes me,
A little happier than my wretched father:
Yet thus far we are one in fortunes: both
Fell by our servants, by those men we loved most;
A most unnatural and faithless service!
Heaven has an end in all: yet, you that hear me,
This from a dying man receive as certain:
Where you are liberal of your loves and counsels
Be sure you be not loose; for those you make friends
And give your hearts to, when they once perceive
The least rub in your fortunes, fall away
Like water from ye, never found again
But where they mean to sink ye. All good people,
Pray for me! I must now forsake ye: the last hour
Of my long weary life is come upon me. Farewell:
And when you would say something that is sad,
Speak how I fell. I have done; and God forgive me!

(stage directions). [Exeunt BUCKINGHAM and Train]

22

II,1,1015

First Gentleman. 'Tis woful.
We are too open here to argue this;
Let's think in private more.

(stage directions). [Exeunt]

23

II,2,1016

(beginning of scene)

(stage directions). [Enter Chamberlain, reading a letter]

24

II,2,1028

Lord Chamberlain. 'My lord, the horses your lordship sent for, with
all the care I had, I saw well chosen, ridden, and
furnished. They were young and handsome, and of the
best breed in the north. When they were ready to
set out for London, a man of my lord cardinal's, by
commission and main power, took 'em from me; with
this reason: His master would be served before a
subject, if not before the king; which stopped our
mouths, sir.'
I fear he will indeed: well, let him have them:
He will have all, I think.

(stage directions). [Enter, to Chamberlain, NORFOLK and SUFFOLK]

25

II,2,1128

Duke of Suffolk. [Aside to NORFOLK] I another.

(stage directions). [Exeunt NORFOLK and SUFFOLK]

26

II,2,1161

Henry VIII. Ay, and the best she shall have; and my favour
To him that does best: God forbid else. Cardinal,
Prithee, call Gardiner to me, my new secretary:
I find him a fit fellow.

(stage directions). [Exit CARDINAL WOLSEY]

27

II,2,1162

(stage directions). [Exit CARDINAL WOLSEY]

(stage directions). [Re-enter CARDINAL WOLSEY, with GARDINER]

28

II,2,1170

Henry VIII. Come hither, Gardiner.

(stage directions). [Walks and whispers]

29

II,2,1199

Henry VIII. Deliver this with modesty to the queen.
[Exit GARDINER]
The most convenient place that I can think of
For such receipt of learning is Black-Friars;
There ye shall meet about this weighty business.
My Wolsey, see it furnish'd. O, my lord,
Would it not grieve an able man to leave
So sweet a bedfellow? But, conscience, conscience!
O, 'tis a tender place; and I must leave her.

(stage directions). [Exeunt]

30

II,3,1200

(beginning of scene)

(stage directions). [Enter ANNE and an Old Lady]

31

II,3,1261

Old Lady. In faith, for little England
You'ld venture an emballing: I myself
Would for Carnarvonshire, although there long'd
No more to the crown but that. Lo, who comes here?

(stage directions). [Enter Chamberlain]

32

II,3,1299

Lord Chamberlain. Lady,
I shall not fail to approve the fair conceit
The king hath of you.
[Aside]
I have perused her well;
Beauty and honour in her are so mingled
That they have caught the king: and who knows yet
But from this lady may proceed a gem
To lighten all this isle? I'll to the king,
And say I spoke with you.

(stage directions). [Exit Chamberlain]

33

II,3,1332

Old Lady. What do you think me?

(stage directions). [Exeunt]

34

II,4,1333

(beginning of scene)

(stage directions). [Trumpets, sennet, and cornets. Enter two Vergers,]
with short silver wands; next them, two Scribes, in
the habit of doctors; after them, CANTERBURY alone;
after him, LINCOLN, Ely, Rochester, and Saint
Asaph; next them, with some small distance, follows
a Gentleman bearing the purse, with the great seal,
and a cardinal's hat; then two Priests, bearing
each a silver cross; then a Gentleman-usher
bare-headed, accompanied with a Sergeant-at-arms
bearing a silver mace; then two Gentlemen bearing
two great silver pillars; after them, side by side,
CARDINAL WOLSEY and CARDINAL CAMPEIUS; two Noblemen
with the sword and mace. KING HENRY VIII takes
place under the cloth of state; CARDINAL WOLSEY and
CARDINAL CAMPEIUS sit under him as judges. QUEEN
KATHARINE takes place some distance from KING
HENRY VIII. The Bishops place themselves on each
side the court, in manner of a consistory; below
them, the Scribes. The Lords sit next the Bishops.
The rest of the Attendants stand in convenient
order about the stage]

35

II,4,1487

Queen Katharine. My lord, my lord,
I am a simple woman, much too weak
To oppose your cunning. You're meek and
humble-mouth'd;
You sign your place and calling, in full seeming,
With meekness and humility; but your heart
Is cramm'd with arrogancy, spleen, and pride.
You have, by fortune and his highness' favours,
Gone slightly o'er low steps and now are mounted
Where powers are your retainers, and your words,
Domestics to you, serve your will as't please
Yourself pronounce their office. I must tell you,
You tender more your person's honour than
Your high profession spiritual: that again
I do refuse you for my judge; and here,
Before you all, appeal unto the pope,
To bring my whole cause 'fore his holiness,
And to be judged by him.

(stage directions). [She curtsies to KING HENRY VIII, and offers to depart]

36

II,4,1501

Queen Katharine. What need you note it? pray you, keep your way:
When you are call'd, return. Now, the Lord help,
They vex me past my patience! Pray you, pass on:
I will not tarry; no, nor ever more
Upon this business my appearance make
In any of their courts.

(stage directions). [Exeunt QUEEN KATHARINE and her Attendants]

37

II,4,1618

Henry VIII. [Aside]. I may perceive
These cardinals trifle with me: I abhor
This dilatory sloth and tricks of Rome.
My learn'd and well-beloved servant, Cranmer,
Prithee, return: with thy approach, I know,
My comfort comes along. Break up the court:
I say, set on.

(stage directions). [Exeunt in manner as they entered]

38

III,1,1619

(beginning of scene)

(stage directions). [Enter QUEEN KATHARINE and her Women, as at work]

39

III,1,1635

Queen Katharine. Take thy lute, wench: my soul grows sad with troubles;
Sing, and disperse 'em, if thou canst: leave working.
[SONG]
Orpheus with his lute made trees,
And the mountain tops that freeze,
Bow themselves when he did sing:
To his music plants and flowers
Ever sprung; as sun and showers
There had made a lasting spring.
Every thing that heard him play,
Even the billows of the sea,
Hung their heads, and then lay by.
In sweet music is such art,
Killing care and grief of heart
Fall asleep, or hearing, die.

(stage directions). [Enter a Gentleman]

40

III,1,1649

Queen Katharine. Pray their graces
To come near.
[Exit Gentleman]
What can be their business
With me, a poor weak woman, fall'n from favour?
I do not like their coming. Now I think on't,
They should be good men; their affairs as righteous:
But all hoods make not monks.

(stage directions). [Enter CARDINAL WOLSEY and CARDINAL CAMPEIUS]

41

III,1,1826

Queen Katharine. Do what ye will, my lords: and, pray, forgive me,
If I have used myself unmannerly;
You know I am a woman, lacking wit
To make a seemly answer to such persons.
Pray, do my service to his majesty:
He has my heart yet; and shall have my prayers
While I shall have my life. Come, reverend fathers,
Bestow your counsels on me: she now begs,
That little thought, when she set footing here,
She should have bought her dignities so dear.

(stage directions). [Exeunt]

42

III,2,1827

(beginning of scene)

(stage directions). [Enter NORFOLK, SUFFOLK, SURREY, and Chamberlain]

43

III,2,1927

Duke of Suffolk. 'Tis so.
The cardinal!

(stage directions). [Enter CARDINAL WOLSEY and CROMWELL]

44

III,2,1970

Earl of Surrey. I would 'twere something that would fret the string,
The master-cord on's heart!

(stage directions). [Enter KING HENRY VIII, reading of a schedule, and LOVELL]

45

III,2,2253

Duke of Norfolk. And so we'll leave you to your meditations
How to live better. For your stubborn answer
About the giving back the great seal to us,
The king shall know it, and, no doubt, shall thank you.
So fare you well, my little good lord cardinal.

(stage directions). [Exeunt all but CARDINAL WOLSEY]

46

III,2,2376

Cardinal Wolsey. So I have. Farewell
The hopes of court! my hopes in heaven do dwell.

(stage directions). [Exeunt]

47

IV,1,2377

(beginning of scene)

(stage directions). [Enter two Gentlemen, meeting one another]

48

IV,1,2451

Second Gentleman. Alas, good lady!
[Trumpets]
The trumpets sound: stand close, the queen is coming.
[Hautboys]
[THE ORDER OF THE CORONATION]
1. A lively flourish of Trumpets.
2. Then, two Judges.
3. Lord Chancellor, with the purse and mace
before him.
4. Choristers, singing.
[Music]
5. Mayor of London, bearing the mace. Then
Garter, in his coat of arms, and on his
head a gilt copper crown.
6. Marquess Dorset, bearing a sceptre of gold,
on his head a demi-coronal of gold. With
him, SURREY, bearing the rod of silver with
the dove, crowned with an earl's coronet.
Collars of SS.
7. SUFFOLK, in his robe of estate, his coronet
on his head, bearing a long white wand, as
high-steward. With him, NORFOLK, with the
rod of marshalship, a coronet on his head.
Collars of SS.
8. A canopy borne by four of the Cinque-ports;
under it, QUEEN ANNE in her robe; in her hair
richly adorned with pearl, crowned. On each
side her, the Bishops of London and
Winchester.
9. The old Duchess of Norfolk, in a coronal of
gold, wrought with flowers, bearing QUEEN
ANNE's train.
10. Certain Ladies or Countesses, with plain
circlets of gold without flowers.

(stage directions). [They pass over the stage in order and state]

49

IV,1,2478

First Gentleman. No more of that.

(stage directions). [Exit procession, and then a great flourish of trumpets]

50

IV,1,2479

(stage directions). [Exit procession, and then a great flourish of trumpets]

(stage directions). [Enter a third Gentleman]

51

IV,1,2555

Both. You may command us, sir.

(stage directions). [Exeunt]

52

IV,2,2556

(beginning of scene)

(stage directions). [Enter KATHARINE, Dowager, sick; led between]
GRIFFITH, her gentleman usher, and PATIENCE, her woman]

53

IV,2,2644

Queen Katharine. After my death I wish no other herald,
No other speaker of my living actions,
To keep mine honour from corruption,
But such an honest chronicler as Griffith.
Whom I most hated living, thou hast made me,
With thy religious truth and modesty,
Now in his ashes honour: peace be with him!
Patience, be near me still; and set me lower:
I have not long to trouble thee. Good Griffith,
Cause the musicians play me that sad note
I named my knell, whilst I sit meditating
On that celestial harmony I go to.

(stage directions). [Sad and solemn music]

54

IV,2,2680

Queen Katharine. Bid the music leave,
They are harsh and heavy to me.

(stage directions). [Music ceases]

55

IV,2,2687

Patience. Heaven comfort her!

(stage directions). [Enter a Messenger]

56

IV,2,2726

Patience. No, madam.

(stage directions). [Giving it to KATHARINE]

57

IV,2,2774

Queen Katharine. I thank you, honest lord. Remember me
In all humility unto his highness:
Say his long trouble now is passing
Out of this world; tell him, in death I bless'd him,
For so I will. Mine eyes grow dim. Farewell,
My lord. Griffith, farewell. Nay, Patience,
You must not leave me yet: I must to bed;
Call in more women. When I am dead, good wench,
Let me be used with honour: strew me over
With maiden flowers, that all the world may know
I was a chaste wife to my grave: embalm me,
Then lay me forth: although unqueen'd, yet like
A queen, and daughter to a king, inter me.
I can no more.

(stage directions). [Exeunt, leading KATHARINE]

58

V,1,2775

(beginning of scene)

(stage directions). [Enter GARDINER, Bishop of Winchester, a Page with a]
torch before him, met by LOVELL]

59

V,1,2841

Sir Thomas Lovell. Many good nights, my lord: I rest your servant.

(stage directions). [Exeunt GARDINER and Page]

60

V,1,2842

(stage directions). [Exeunt GARDINER and Page]

(stage directions). [Enter KING HENRY VIII and SUFFOLK]

61

V,1,2880

Sir Anthony Denny. He attends your highness' pleasure.

(stage directions). [Exit DENNY]

62

V,1,2883

Sir Thomas Lovell. [Aside] This is about that which the bishop spake:
I am happily come hither.

(stage directions). [Re-enter DENNY, with CRANMER]

63

V,1,2887

Henry VIII. Avoid the gallery.
[LOVELL seems to stay]
Ha! I have said. Be gone. What!

(stage directions). [Exeunt LOVELL and DENNY]

64

V,1,2971

Henry VIII. Be of good cheer;
They shall no more prevail than we give way to.
Keep comfort to you; and this morning see
You do appear before them: if they shall chance,
In charging you with matters, to commit you,
The best persuasions to the contrary
Fail not to use, and with what vehemency
The occasion shall instruct you: if entreaties
Will render you no remedy, this ring
Deliver them, and your appeal to us
There make before them. Look, the good man weeps!
He's honest, on mine honour. God's blest mother!
I swear he is true—hearted; and a soul
None better in my kingdom. Get you gone,
And do as I have bid you.
[Exit CRANMER]
He has strangled
His language in his tears.

(stage directions). [Enter Old Lady, LOVELL following]

65

V,1,2990

Henry VIII. Give her an hundred marks. I'll to the queen.

(stage directions). [Exit]

66

V,1,2997

Old Lady. An hundred marks! By this light, I'll ha' more.
An ordinary groom is for such payment.
I will have more, or scold it out of him.
Said I for this, the girl was like to him?
I will have more, or else unsay't; and now,
While it is hot, I'll put it to the issue.

(stage directions). [Exeunt]

67

V,2,2998

(beginning of scene)

(stage directions). attending.

68

V,2,2999

(stage directions). attending.

(stage directions). [Enter CRANMER]

69

V,2,3004

Archbishop Cranmer. I hope I am not too late; and yet the gentleman,
That was sent to me from the council, pray'd me
To make great haste. All fast? what means this? Ho!
Who waits there? Sure, you know me?

(stage directions). [Enter Keeper]

70

V,2,3008

Archbishop Cranmer. Why?

(stage directions). [Enter DOCTOR BUTTS]

71

V,2,3014

Doctor Butts. [Aside] This is a piece of malice. I am glad
I came this way so happily: the king
Shall understand it presently.

(stage directions). [Exit]

72

V,2,3025

Archbishop Cranmer. [Aside]. 'Tis Butts,
The king's physician: as he pass'd along,
How earnestly he cast his eyes upon me!
Pray heaven, he sound not my disgrace! For certain,
This is of purpose laid by some that hate me—
God turn their hearts! I never sought their malice—
To quench mine honour: they would shame to make me
Wait else at door, a fellow-counsellor,
'Mong boys, grooms, and lackeys. But their pleasures
Must be fulfill'd, and I attend with patience.

(stage directions). [Enter the KING HENRY VIII and DOCTOR BUTTS at a window above]

73

V,2,3045

Henry VIII. Ha! 'tis he, indeed:
Is this the honour they do one another?
'Tis well there's one above 'em yet. I had thought
They had parted so much honesty among 'em
At least, good manners, as not thus to suffer
A man of his place, and so near our favour,
To dance attendance on their lordships' pleasures,
And at the door too, like a post with packets.
By holy Mary, Butts, there's knavery:
Let 'em alone, and draw the curtain close:
We shall hear more anon.

(stage directions). [Exeunt]

74

V,3,3046

(beginning of scene)

(stage directions). [Enter Chancellor; places himself at the upper end]
of the table on the left hand; a seat being left
void above him, as for CRANMER's seat. SUFFOLK,
NORFOLK, SURREY, Chamberlain, GARDINER, seat
themselves in order on each side. CROMWELL at
lower end, as secretary. Keeper at the door]

75

V,3,3065

Keeper. Your grace may enter now.

(stage directions). [CRANMER enters and approaches the council-table]

76

V,3,3165

Gardiner. What other
Would you expect? you are strangely troublesome.
Let some o' the guard be ready there.

(stage directions). [Enter Guard]

77

V,3,3191

Cromwell. My mind gave me,
In seeking tales and informations
Against this man, whose honesty the devil
And his disciples only envy at,
Ye blew the fire that burns ye: now have at ye!

(stage directions). [Enter KING, frowning on them; takes his seat]

78

V,3,3267

Henry VIII. Good man, those joyful tears show thy true heart:
The common voice, I see, is verified
Of thee, which says thus, 'Do my Lord of Canterbury
A shrewd turn, and he is your friend for ever.'
Come, lords, we trifle time away; I long
To have this young one made a Christian.
As I have made ye one, lords, one remain;
So I grow stronger, you more honour gain.

(stage directions). [Exeunt]

79

V,4,3268

(beginning of scene)

(stage directions). [Noise and tumult within. Enter Porter and his Man]

80

V,4,3338

Porter. These are the youths that thunder at a playhouse,
and fight for bitten apples; that no audience, but
the tribulation of Tower-hill, or the limbs of
Limehouse, their dear brothers, are able to endure.
I have some of 'em in Limbo Patrum, and there they
are like to dance these three days; besides the
running banquet of two beadles that is to come.

(stage directions). [Enter Chamberlain]

81

V,4,3367

Porter. You i' the camlet, get up o' the rail;
I'll peck you o'er the pales else.

(stage directions). [Exeunt]

82

V,5,3368

(beginning of scene)

(stage directions). [Enter trumpets, sounding; then two Aldermen, Lord]
Mayor, Garter, CRANMER, NORFOLK with his marshal's
staff, SUFFOLK, two Noblemen bearing great
standing-bowls for the christening-gifts; then
four Noblemen bearing a canopy, under which the
Duchess of Norfolk, godmother, bearing the child
richly habited in a mantle, &c., train borne by a
Lady; then follows the Marchioness Dorset, the
other godmother, and Ladies. The troop pass once
about the stage, and Garter speaks]

83

V,5,3381

Garter. Heaven, from thy endless goodness, send prosperous
life, long, and ever happy, to the high and mighty
princess of England, Elizabeth!

(stage directions). [Flourish. Enter KING HENRY VIII and Guard]