Chapter 29 second act

first game st albans paddock Enter King Henry, Queen Margaret, Gloucester, Cardinal Beaufort, and Suffolk, followed by the Falconer, whistling. Queen Margaret Indeed, my lords, falconry and waterfowl are the best entertainment I have seen in seven years; but, please see, the wind is too strong, I think Joanna Most eagles may not be able to fly down to catch birds. Henry Wang Xianqing, how well your eagle flies around the place where the waterfowl gather, how well it flies, and the height it soars into the sky is unmatched by other eagles.Seeing the kite flying and the fish leaping, and the dynamics of all things, makes people realize the boundless magic power of the Creator!You see, no matter whether it is a person or a bird, everyone loves to go to high places.

Suffolk If your majesty likes this, it's no wonder the Lord Protector's eagles are flying so high.They all know that their master loves to occupy high branches, and when they fly high, his heart also flies to the sky. My lord of Gloucester, a man's thought is a humble thought that cannot rise higher than a bird. Cardinal I have expected that he will rise higher than the clouds. Gloucester, my lord cardinal, what do you think of this matter?Wouldn't it be great if you could fly to heaven? KING HENRY That's the treasury of eternal joy. Cardinal Your heaven is here on earth; your eyes and all your thoughts are on the crown, which is the treasure of your heart.Vicious protector of the country, powerful minister with ulterior motives, you have concealed it so well from the king and the public!

What is the matter with Gloucester, cardinal, are you so judgmental?Can a man of priesthood have such feelings?Should the priests be so hot-tempered?Good uncle, put away your wickedness, it is not right for a virtuous man like you. Suffolk That is not evil, my lord; and in such a good quarrel, it does not hurt to be a little wicked with such a bad lord. Gloucester Who is bad lord, my lord? Suffolk is you, my lord, if your lord protector, who is too big, is not surprised. Gloucester Hum, Suffolk, your lord knows you are an impertinent man. Queen Margaret also knows you are ambitious, Gloucester.

KING HENRY I beseech you, my good queen, be quiet.These relatives are already making a fuss, so don't add fuel to the flames.Peacemakers are the happiest people in the world. Cardinal I will make peace with this arrogant defender with my sword, and let me gain the blessing of God this way! Gloucester (to the Cardinal aside) Truly, holy uncle, I'd love to do this with you! The Cardinal (aside to Gloucester) Hey, if you dare! Gloucester (to the Cardinal aside) Don't make a crowd, you're talking nonsense yourself, and you'll do it yourself. THE CARDINAL (to Gloucester) Yes, if you don't dare; if you dare, we'll meet to-night at Wood East.

King Henry, gentlemen, what do you say? Cardinal Verily, nephew Gloucester, We could have played a little longer, if your men had not frightened the water-fowls away. (Aside to Gloucester) Bring a double sword. Gloucester Well, uncle. Cardinal, do you understand? (Aside to Gloucester) East end of the wood? Gloucester (aside to the Cardinal) Cardinal, I will come to accompany you. King Henry, Uncle Gloucester, what do you say! Gloucester We talk of falconry, and nothing else, my lord. (Aside to the Cardinal) Hey, Monk, by God's mother, I'll have your head off, or I'll be bad at the sword.

THE CARDINAL (narrating to Gloucester) "The doctor heals himself first" - Lord Protector, take care, protect yourself. King Henry grows stronger, and your temper grows stronger, my lords.Such music really annoys me!How can there be harmonious music if the strings are out of tune?Gentlemen, let me mediate this dispute. A burgher of St. Alban came up, exclaiming: "A miracle!" What is Gloucester making such a fuss about?Man, what miracle are you shouting about? Citizen miracle!What a miracle! Suffolk came before the King and told him what a miracle it was. Citizen Verily, a blind man at St. Alban's Temple has seen within this half-an-hour, where he never saw before.

King Henry, thank God that he gives light in darkness and comfort in despair to those of faith! Enter the Mayor of St. Alban and his men, and enter Simpcox in two chairs, with Simpcox's wife and all the townspeople. The people of Cardinal's Town came in droves, and they brought the blind man to His Majesty. How comfortable King Henry should be to live in this world when he regained his sight. I'm afraid that after he can see things, there will be more opportunities to commit crimes. Gloucester Stand aside, all of you, bring that man before the king, and the king will speak with him himself.

King Henry Good man, tell us how your eye was healed, that we may glorify God for you.Have you been blind all along and you were cured just now? Simpcox, Your Majesty, I was born blind. Wife of Simpcox Well, indeed, he was born blind. Who is this Suffolk woman? Simpcox's wife reports to my lord, is his wife. Gloucester If you be his mother, you'll know whether he was born blind or not. King Henry Where were you born? Simpcox, Your Majesty, I was born in the north of Brick. King Henry Poor man, how much God loves you.From now on, day and night, you should be doing good with your heart, remembering how much God has blessed you.

Queen Margaret told me, good man, did you come to this temple by chance, or did you come here specially to worship God? Simpcox God knows I've come here on purpose.I have heard in my sleep the call of the benevolent Reverend Alban, more than a hundred times, who said to me: "Simpcox, come, come to my temple and sacrifice, then to save you." Simpcox's wife is true, it is, and I have heard a voice many times calling him that. Cardinal Uh, are you a lame? Simpcox Yes, God Almighty, help me! Suffolk how are you lame? Simpcox was broken by falling from a tree. Simpcox's wife fell from a plum tree, sir.

Gloucester How long have you been blind? Simpcox, born blind, sir. Gloucester hum, climb trees blind? Simpcox I only climbed that one time in my life, when I was young. Simpcox's wife was all right, he had a hard time climbing that tree. Gloucester, you probably love plums too much to risk it. SIMPCOX Well, my lord, my wife wanted plums, and made me climb a tree, and nearly killed me. Gloucester is a mischievous fellow, but he can't fool me.Show me your eyes: close them, open them.As far as I can see, your eyesight is not very good. Simpcox Well, my lord, I see as clear as day, thank God and Monk Alban.

Gloucester Is this what you tell me?Do you see what color this robe is? Simpcox is red, sir, as red as blood. Gloucester Well, well said.Look at the color of my gown again? Simpcox black, indeed, jet black. King Henry, so you know what color black jade is? Suffolk But, I think, he never saw Jet. Gloucester However, in the past, I am afraid he has seen many robes and gowns. Simpcox's wife hadn't, and he'd never seen her before in all his life. Gloucester boy, tell me what's my name. Simpcox alas, my lord, the villain does not know. Gloucester What's his name? The Simpcox villain doesn't know. Gloucester knows his name too? Simpcox doesn't know, really doesn't know, sir. Gloucester What's your own name? Simpcox to my lord, the younger one is called Sander Simpcox. Gloucester Well, Sander, there you sit, you most liar.If you were blind from birth and you could tell the color of our clothes, it would be easy for you to tell our names.Even if your eyes are cured, you can only distinguish colors, but it is unreasonable for you to be able to name various colors at once.My lords, the priest of Alban has wrought a miracle, and if anyone could make this lame man walk again, don't you think he is supernatural? Simpcox, my lord, may you have such powers! Folks of Gloucester St. Alban, do you have any tolerances, any whips, or anything like that in your town? If the mayor replied to my lord, yes, my lord. Gloucester then at once sent for a tolerance. Guys, mayor, get someone to call Tolerance over here at once. (Exit an official.) Gloucester brought me a little stool at once. (Everyone fetches a small stool) Well, boy, if you want to avoid a whip, jump over this stool for me and run away. Simpcox Oh, my lord, I can't even stand up.It is useless for you to torture me. Yi Tolerance followed the official with a whip. Gloucester Well, sir, we must come and help you, and restore your strength to your legs.Tolerance, let me whip him to see if he can jump on the stool. I will whip him, my lord.Come on, boy, take off your clothes. Simpcox alas, my lord, what shall I do?I can't even stand up. (Tolerance whips Simpcox, and Simpcox jumps over the stool and flees. The attendants shout after him: "Miracle!") King Henry God, can you bear it when you see it? Queen Margaret couldn't help laughing when she saw the scoundrel running away. Gloucester sent men to follow the wretch, and take the girl away. Simpcox's Wife Well, my lord, we've got nowhere to do this. The Gloucester couple, whose hometown was Berwick, were driven all the way back to Berwick with whips, and they were whipped at every village and town they passed along the way. (Exeunt Simpcox's wife, Tolerance, Mayor, etc.) Cardinal Duke Humphrey has performed a miracle today. Suffolk is good, he made a cripple run away like flying. Gloucester is a miracle you have wrought, how can I catch up with it?In one day, my lord, the whole city ran for its life. Enter Buckingham. What news did Henry King Buckingham's cousin bring? BUCKINGHAM The news I bring, I'm terrified to tell.Under the instigation and cover of Lady Eleanor, the wife of the Lord Protector, a group of traitors plotted against the law, recruited a group of witches and mages to carry out activities that endangered the state, and the Duchess was the leader of the traitorous party.They summoned ghosts from the ground to inquire about the life expectancy and future of His Majesty the King and the privy ministers in the court.We have caught these thieves on the spot.If Your Majesty wants to know the details, you can just ask. THE CARDINAL (narrating to Gloucester) Looks like, my lord protector, your lady is imprisoned in London.This news will inevitably overshadow your prestige.As for our appointment, my lord, will you still be there on time? Pride of Gloucester, pierce my heart no more.Boredom and sorrow make me bewildered.Since I am at a disadvantage, even if the other party is a lowly slave, I can't fight him. As for you, I have no choice but to admit defeat. King Henry, O God, the traitors have done such a frenzied deed that they are helpless themselves! Gloucester, Queen Margaret, Thy lair is so wretched, Dost thou pretend nothing? Your Majesty Gloucester, as for myself, I can tell heaven how true I am to my king, and to my country.As for my wife, I can't say what she is doing now.I was very saddened to hear the news that came.She is a decent man, and if she disregards honour, disregards virtue, and associates with people who are as filthy as pitch and disgraces nobility, I will drive her out of my boudoir and from my side, and let her be punished by the law. Sanction, and public disgrace, for she had discredited Gloucester. King Henry Well, we will stay here to-night, and come back to London to-morrow, to find out the case thoroughly, and make the culprits bow their heads and confess their guilt.After weighing this case on the balance of justice, right and wrong will surely be distinguished and justice will be done. (Trumpets play coloratura. Same below.) Second London.Duke of York Gardens Enter York, Salisbury, and Warwick. York Salisbury and Warwick, my good lords, have just dined very carelessly this evening.Now, after dinner, in this quiet garden, I beseech you both, to give me your advice as to my right to the English throne.The opinions of the two of you will never be wrong. My lord Salisbury, I would like to hear the cause of this matter. Warwick Good Lord York, please begin.If you have good reasons, our father and son are willing to surrender money to you first. The thing about York is this: King Edward III had seven sons.The eldest son is Edward the Black Prince, named Prince of Wales; the second son is William of Hartfield; the third son is Lionel, named Duke of Clarence.Below is John of Gaunt, duke of Lancaster.The fifth son was Edmund Langley, duke of York; the sixth was Thomas of Woodstock, duke of Gloucester.William of Windsor was the seventh and youngest son.Edward the Black Prince died before his father was alive, leaving an only son named Richard, who inherited the throne after Edward III died.Later John Gaunt's eldest son and heir, Henry Bolingbroke, succeeded the Duke of Lancaster.He rose up to usurp the throne, deposed the rightful king, and crowned himself Henry IV.It is well known that he sent Richard's poor queen to her mother's house in France, and that King Richard was sent to Bonfrette, where the innocent King Richard was afterwards murdered. Papa Warwick, my lordship is telling the truth. That's how the Lancastrians got their crown. The crown of York was occupied by force rather than legally inherited.Because King Richard is the eldest grandson of the first house, after his death, the descendants of the second house should inherit the throne. Salisbury, but William of Hartfield died without an heir. However, the Duke of Clarence in the third house of York has descendants. I claim the throne because I have a blood relationship with this branch.Philippe, daughter of the Duke of Clarence, married Edmund Mortimer, Earl of March, and Edmund had a son, Roger, who succeeded him as Earl of March.Roger had one son and two daughters: Little Edmund, Ann and Eleanor. Salisbury According to what I read in the history books, this Edmund had claimed the throne during the reign of Bolingbroke. If he had not been defeated by Alwin Glendower at that time, he would have hoped to become the king. King's.After his failure, he was imprisoned by Glendower, and finally died of colic.What happened after that? The eldest sister Ann of Little Edmund of York became heir to the throne, and she married Richard, Earl of Cambridge, the fifth wife.This Richard is the son of Edmond Langley, the fifth son of Edward III.Ann's father was Roger, Earl of March, and her grandfather was Edmund Mortimer. Mortimer married Philippe and became the son-in-law of Lionel, Duke of Clarence.Therefore, An is the heir of Sanfang, and I am An's son, and I claim the throne as a descendant of this branch.If the succession is in accordance with the order of the house, then it is my turn to be the king. Wallek was so clear, nothing could be clearer than that.Henry claimed the inheritance as the grandson of the fourth family, while York was the third.Unless the third family has no offspring, it is the turn of the fourth family to inherit.But Sanfang is not extinct. From you and your descendants, Sanfang is still very prosperous.That being the case, my father Salisbury, let us kneel together.In this secluded place, we first salute the rightful heir to the throne. Salisbury Warwick Long live Richard, our lord! York Thank you, gentlemen.But before I'm crowned, before I kill the Lancaster family, I'm not your king yet.That matter is not easy, it must be done with caution and confidentiality must be kept.I hope you do my way in these perilous days: to the haughtiness of the Duke of Suffolk, to the pride of Beaufort, to the ambition of Somerset, and to Buckingham and the rest Have to be patient for a while.We'll wait until they've got the shepherd down--the good gentleman Duke Humphrey.This is their purpose, and if I, York, mean what I say, they will surely kill themselves in the pursuit of it. Salisbury, my lord, part us, We know all your concerns. Warwick My heart promises me that the Earl of Warwick will one day be able to support the Duke of York to the throne. Yorkneville, I also promise myself that while Richard is alive, he will be able to lift the Earl of Warwick to a position below one man and above ten thousand people. (same below.) The third game is the same as before.Dharma hall Blow the trumpet.Enter King Henry, Queen Margaret, Gloucester, York, Suffolk, and Salisbury.Enter Duchess of Gloucester, Margaret Jordan, Southwell, Hume, and Bolingbroke. Elinor Cobham, wife of King Henry's Gloucester, came forward.Your crimes are great before God and this king.You violated the rules of heaven and should be punished with death. Now punish your crimes according to the law.Take the four prisoners back to the prison first, and then take them to the execution ground from the prison.The witch was burned to ashes in the meat market, and the other three male criminals should be hanged.As for you, madam, you were of noble birth, but you were willing to be low, and you were paraded for three days, and then you were driven out of the capital, and taken to the Isle of Men by Sir John Stanley. Duchess I am willing to go into exile, even if I die, I will die without complaint. Gloucester, Eleanor, you see, this is the punishment of the law, and I can't defend him who the law punishes. (The police officers escort the Duchess and the other prisoners to wait) My eyes are full of tears, and my heart is full of sorrow.Alas, Humphrey, at your age, you must die of grief at such disgrace.I beg Your Majesty, allow me to retreat, let me dispel my worries and take care of my aging body. KING HENRY Wait, Lord of Gloucester, Before you retire, I want you to hand over the Lord Protector's scepter, for my king will take care of the affairs himself.From now on, I will rely on God's blessing and support, relying on God to be my beacon and guide.Humphrey, you can go back with peace of mind, I will still treat you with the same kindness as when you were the Lord Protector. Queen Margaret is a man of age, and I see no reason why he should be treated like a child by someone else.God and King Henry can govern the country.Duke, hand over your scepter, and return the power to the king. Gross privilege rod?Well, my honorable King Henry, here is the scepter.Your father entrusted it to me willingly, and I hand it over today with the same willingness; when I put it at your feet willingly, others may be eager to accept it.Farewell, my good king!After I die, may your country live in peace and prosperity! (Down.) Queen Margaret Well, now Henry is really king, and Margaret is really queen.The Duke of Gloucester could scarcely support himself under this blow.This is a double attack on him: the wife has filled the army, and he has broken his wings.His scepter having been delivered, it should be placed in its proper place, in King Henry's hand. In Suffolk it was a tall pine that was brought down, branch and leaf, and Elinor's majesty had just begun, and then it was over. My lords of York, put him aside for the time being.Qi Zou Your Majesty, today is the day appointed for the duel between the two prisoners.Both the plaintiff and the defendant, that is, the armorer and his apprentice, have already prepared to come to the arena, and respectfully invite His Majesty to come and watch the battle in person. Queen Margaret Yes, my good lord, I came here from the palace to see this duel. KING HENRY In the name of God, go and set the field for the tournament, and when all is set, let these two settle their disputes by duel, God bless the righteous! My lords of York, the plaintiff in this case is the armorer's apprentice, far from being a match for his master, and he is afraid of confronting his master. He is so terrified that it is rare. Horner, the armorer, and his neighbors came from one side. The neighbors invited Horner to drink. Horner was already very drunk. On one side, it is also led by a drummer, with a stick and a sandbag tied on it, and the apprentices pay for it with wine. First neighbor, drink, Neighbor Horner, let's have a glass of Spanish wine.Have no fear, neighbor, you must have played well. Neighbor B Here, neighbor, here is a glass of Portuguese wine. Third Neighbor Here is a fortified ale, drink it, neighbor, and don't be afraid of your apprentice. Horner can do whatever he wants, really, I assure you all, I don't give a damn.That boy Peter, what is he! First Apprentice Look, Peter, I drink to you, don't be afraid. Second Apprentice Take heart, Peter, don't be afraid of your master; fight hard, and fight for us apprentices. Peter thank you all.Drink and pray for me, I beseech you.I drank this one and probably never drank again in my life.Look, Robin, if I die, I'll give you my apron.And you, Val, you have my hammer.And you, Tom, all the money I leave is yours.O Lord of heaven bless me!I beg God!My master's martial arts are so good, I am definitely no match for him. Salisbury, do it, and drink no more.What's your name, boy? Peter Peter, the younger one is called Peter. Salisbury Peter!What's your last name? My surname is Peter. Salisbury hit!Then you can bump into your master. Gentlemen of Horner, I was forced by my apprentice to come here only to prove that he is a villain and that I am a good man.As for the Duke of York, I'd rather die than offend his old man.There are also kings and queens, and I will never dare to offend them.It's all you boy, Peter, come, eat me! York, hurry up, the bastard wants to retract his confession.Trumpet players, play to cheer for the duelists on both sides. (Horns blare. Fights start, Peter knocks Horner down.) Horner Stop it, Peter, stop it!I confess, I confess that I have committed treason. (die.) York drew his weapon away.You should thank God, man, and thank you for the power of the good wine, which made your master useless even if he had no ability. O God, Peter, can I defeat my enemies before these nobles?Ah, Peter, you can overcome with a clear conscience! King Henry sent some men to remove the traitor's body, and he was shot in a duel, so that he was a sinner.God, in justice, has shown us that the poor fellow was innocent, and the traitor tried to wrong him and kill him.Come, man, follow us to claim the reward. (Trumpets play coloratura. Same below.) The fourth game is the same as before.street Enter Gloucester and his servants in mourning. Gloucester is indeed bright and clear, and the sky is sometimes covered with dark clouds, and after summer, there is inevitably a severe winter with harsh winds.Like the passing of the seasons, the sorrows and joys of life are constantly changing.What time is it, servants? It's ten o'clock, servant, master. Gloucester Our Duchess is condemned to parade, and I was appointed to see her at ten o'clock.How could she endure her tender slender feet stepping on this gravel road?Dear Neil, you used to be a big car and a big horse, and you drove fast on this street, and the common people followed behind your ruts. You were so majestic at that time; but today these abominable people are looking at you with malice How can your noble mind tolerate your loss of power?Ah, stop it!She is coming soon, and I have to watch her infinite sorrow with my tear-filled eyes. The Duchess was dressed in a white cloth, with accusations on her back, barefoot, holding a thin candle, followed by John Stanley, the executive and all the officials. All the servants ask your lord, let's go and rob the lady from the executive. Gloucester can't, don't move, let her pass. My lord duchess, are you here to see me humiliated in public?Aren't you showing yourself to the public?Look how these people stare at us!You see these dazed masses are gesticulating, shaking their heads and staring at you!Alas, Gloucester, turn away from these vile glances, shut yourself in your study, and lament my disgrace, and curse you and my enemies! Gloucester be patient, gentle Nell, take this pain not to heart. Duchess O Gloucester, how you make me forget myself!When I think that I'm your married wife, and you're a prince, protector of a country, I don't think I should ever be ashamed, with cards on my back, led Parade through the streets, let these hooligans follow me, and make a joke of my tears and moans of pain.The ruthless gravel on the street stings my tender feet, and as soon as I shrink my legs, the vicious hooligans laugh and tell me to walk carefully.Oh, Humphrey, can I bear this insult?Do you think I will still miss this world and regard life under the sun as happiness?No, my light can only be darkness, my day can only be night, and when I recall the glory of the past, I feel that I am in hell.I sometimes say to myself, I am the wife of the Duke of Humphrey, and he is a prince, ruler of the country; While the hooligan was pointing and poking at him as a trick, he stood idly by.Then you should be magnanimous, keep calm, and ignore the humiliation I have received, I am afraid that one day the ax of death will hang on your head, and it seems that this day is not far away.Suffolk can manipulate that woman who hates you, hates us all, all he wants.He and Yorke, and that treacherous monk, Beaufort, have joined forces to set a trap for you, and no matter how far you go, you can't get out of their snare.But until you are caught by them, you don't mind, and you are always unaware of your enemies. Gloucester, Nell, stop talking!You are all wrong.If I didn't break the law, people can't judge me.As long as I abide by the law and be loyal to the country, even if the number of my enemies is increased by twenty times, even if the power of each enemy is increased by twenty times, they will not be able to harm me.You want me to rescue you from your current misery, don't you?But your stigma may not be wiped clean, but because of my illegal behavior, I will bring danger.Gentle Neil, the best way now is to endure with peace of mind.I beg you, do your best to learn to be patient, and the suffering of these days will soon pass. Enter a Herald. Herald Your Majesty's parliament is scheduled to be held in Bailey on the first day of the next month, and I have been ordered to summon His Highness to attend. Gloucester made his decision without first asking my consent!This is clearly a conspiracy.OK, I'll be there. (Exit the herald) My Nell, I take my leave.Your Majesty, I hope you will carry out the time limit for her public appearance according to the king's decree, and don't exceed it. The executive officer informed Your Highness that my mission has come to an end, and Sir John Stanley will be responsible for sending her to the Island of Men. Sir Gloucesterjohn, is my lady here in your charge? Stanley, I was ordered to handle it, and report back to Your Highness. Gloucester beseeches you to take good care of her, and not to embarrass her too much.Maybe it will run on time, and I still have a chance to reward you.Well, Sir John, goodbye! How is the Duchess, gone, my lord, gone without bidding me farewell! Gloucester, look at my tears, I can't stop talking. (Leads the servants down.) Duchess Are you gone?After you leave, I have no comfort at all!There is no one who is considerate of me anymore, and now I just want to die.In the past, when I heard of death, I would be afraid, because at that time, I hoped that this world would last forever.Stanley, I beg you, go, and take me with you.It doesn't matter where you take me. I will never intercede. Wherever you are ordered to take me, you can go there. Stanley Yes, ma'am, we are ordered to the Isle of Men.Once there, you will be treated as befits your status. Duchess My status is bad enough, I am covered with sins, I am supposed to be treated like a sinner? Stanley As a duchess, as a lady of the Duchess of Humphrey, you will be treated as befits that. Duchess executive, farewell, may you live better than me, although you were the executor when I was humiliated in public. Executor, I'm on duty, so I can't help myself, madam, please don't take offense. Duchess Yes, yes, good-bye, your duties are done.Hello, Stanley, shall we go? Mrs. Stanley, you have swam across the street, this white cloth can be thrown away, we will let you arrange your clothes, and then start. Duchess If I throw away this white cloth, My shame cannot be thrown away; nay, however I dress, Even in the richest clothes, That shame still sticks to me, and will show it at any time.Come on, lead the way, I am anxious to see my prison. (same below.)