As I saw it inclin'd. When was the hour, I ever contradicted your desire, Or made it not mine too? Or which of your friends He were mine enemy? what friend of nine, That they had gather'd a wise council to them Of every realm, that did debate this business, Who deem'd our marriage lawful: Wherefore I humbly Beseech you, sir, to spare me, till I may Be by my friends in Spain advis'd; whose counsel I will implore: if not; i'the name of God, 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; 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 produc'd, and heard. I am about to weep; but, thinking that We are a queen, (or long have dream'd so,) certain, The daughter of a king, my drops of tears I'll 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, Induc'd by potent circumstances, that You are mine enemy; and make my challenge, 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, Refuse you for my judge; whom, yet once more, At all a friend to truth. Wol. I do profess, You speak not like yourself; who ever yet Have stood to charity, and display'd the effects O'ertopping woman's power. Madam, you do me wrong: I have no spleen against you; nor injustice By a commission from the consistory, Yea, the whole consistory of Rome. You charge me, Remove these thoughts from you: The which before Q. Kath. My lord, my lord, I am a simple woman, much too weak To oppose your cunning. You are meek, and humblemouth'd; You sign your place and calling, in full seeming, Cam. [She curt'sies to the King, and offers to depart. The queen is obstinate, Stubborn to justice, apt to accuse it, and Disdainful to be try'd by it; 'tis not well. She's going away. K. Hen. Call her again. Crier. Katharine queen of England, come into the court. Grif. Madam, you are call'd back. Q. Kath. 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. [Exeunt Queen, Griffith, and her other Attendants. K. Hen. Go they ways, Kate: That man i'the world, who shall report he has Thy meekness saint-like, wife-like government,- Carried herself towards me. Wol. Most gracious sir, In humblest manner I require your highness, Of all these ears, (for where I am robb'd and bound, |