Henry the Eighth; With Introductory Remarks and Critical and Explanatory Notes (Paperback)

This historic book may have numerous typos and missing text. Purchasers can usually download a free scanned copy of the original book (without typos) from the publisher. Not indexed. Not illustrated. 1872 edition. Excerpt: ...gathered a wise council to them Of every realm, that did debate this business, Who deemed our marriage lawful: Wherefore I humbly Beseech you, sir, to spare me, till I may Be by my friends in Spain advised; whose counsel I will implore; if not, i' the name of God, Your pleasure be fulfilled Wol. You have here, lady, (And of your choice), these reverend fathers; men Of singular integrity and learning. Yea, the elect of the land, who are assembled To plead your cause: It shall be therefore bootless, That longer you desire the court; 1 as well For your own quiet, as to rectify What is unsettled in the king. Cam. His grace Hath spoken well, and justly: Therefore, madam, It's fit this royal session do proceed; And that, without delay, their arguments Be now produced, and heard. 1 That longer, fc That you desire the court to delay proceedings. Q. Kath. Lord cardinal, To you I speak. Wol. Your pleasure, madam? Q. Kath. Sir, I am about to weep; but, thinking that We are a queen, (or long have dreamed so), certain The daughter of a king, my drops of tears I '11 turn to sparks of fire. Wol. Be patient yet. Q. Kath. I will, when you are humble; nay, before, Or God will punish me. I do believe, Induced by potent circumstances,1 that You are mine enemy; and make my challenge 2 You shall not be my judge: for it is you Have blown this coal betwixt my lord and me, Which God's dew quench?--Therefore, I say again, I utterly abhor, yea, from my soul Refuse you for my judge: 3 whom, yet once more, I hold my most malicious foe, and think not At all a friend to truth. Wol. I do profess 4 You speak not like yourself; who ever yet Have stood to charity, and displayed the effect Of disposition gentle, and of wisdom O'ertopping woman's power. Madam, you do me...