in Henry the Eighth (All Is True) — Shakespeare, William; Fletcher, John
Metadata
Play
Henry the Eighth (All Is True)
Author
Shakespeare, William; Fletcher, John
Year (catalogued)
1623
First performance
1613
Decade
1620s
Genre
History
Play type
Adult Professional
Company
King's Men
Speech prefix(es)
1. | 1
Words
684
Characters
3700
Typicality
0.36 (cosine to cluster centroid)
TCP id
A11954.24
BritDrama no.
1674
Cluster
Cluster 14 — Law & judgment
Important excerpts
Passages from this character's speech that contain the most distinguishing words for Cluster 14 (madestee, welse, enormity, bench, peopill, worshipful…). Matches are highlighted.
against him, his Surveyor Sir Gilbert Peck his Chancellor, and John Car, Confessor to him, with that Devil Monk, Hopkins, that made this mischief. The same, All these accused him strongly, which e feign Would have flung from him; but indeed he could not; And so his Peers upon this evidence, Have found him guilty of high Treason. Much
Full speech
Whither away so fast? I'll save you That labour Sir. All's now done but the Ceremony Of bringing back the Prisoner. Yes indeed was I. You may guess quickly what. Yes truly is he, And condemned vpon't. So are a number more. I'll tell you in a little. The great Duke Came to the Bar; where, to his accusations He pleaded still not guilty, and alleged Many sharp reasons to defeat the Law. The Kings Attorney on the contrary, Urged on the Examinations, proofs, confessions Of diverse witnesses, which the Duke desired To him brought vina voice to his face; At which appeared against him, his Surveyor Sir Gilbert Peck his Chancellor, and John Car, Confessor to him, with that Devil Monk, Hopkins, that made this mischief. The same, All these accused him strongly, which e feign Would have flung from him; but indeed he could not; And so his Peers upon this evidence, Have found him guilty of high Treason. Much He spoke, and learnedly for life: But all Was either pitied in him, or forgotten. Sure he does not, He never was so womanish, the cause He may a little grieve at. 'Tis likely, By all conjectures: First Kildares Attendure; Then Deputy of Ireland, who removed Earl Surrey, was sent thither, and in hast too, Least he should help his Father. At his return, No doubt he will requite it; this is noted (And generally) who ever the King favours, The Cardnall instantly will find employment, And far enough from Court too. Stay there Sir, And see the noble ruined man you speak of. Oh, this is full of pity; Sir, it calls I fear, too many curse on their heads That were the Authors. Good Angels keep it from us: What may it be? you do not doubt my faith Sir? Let me have it: I do not talk much. Yes, but it held not; For when the King once herd it, out of anger He sent command to the Lord Mayor straight To stop the rumor; and allay those tongues That durst disperse it. 'Tis the Cardinal; And merely to revenge him on the Emperor, For not bestowing on him at his asking, The Archbishopric of Toledo, this is purposed. It's woeful. We are too open here to argue this: Let's think in private more. you are well met once again. You come to take your stand here, and behold The Lady Anne, pass from her Coronation. It's very true. But that time offered sorrow, This general joy. Never greater, Not I'll assure you better taken Sir. Yes, it's the List Of those that claim their Offices this day, By custom of the Coronation. The Duke of Suffolk is the first, and claims To be high Steward; Next the Duke of Norfolk, He to be Earl Marshal: you may read the rest. I thank you Sir: Had I not known those customs, I should have been beholding to your Paper: But I beseech you, what's become of Katherine The Princess Dowager? How goes her business? That I can tell you too. The Archbishop Of Canterbury, accompanied with other Learned, and Reverend Father's of his Order, Held a late Court at Du stable; six miles off From Ampthill, where the Princess lay, to which She was often cited by them, but appeared not: And to be short, for not Appearance, and The Kings late Scruple, by the main assent Of all these Learned men, she was divorced, And the late Marriage made of none effect: Since which, she was removed to Kymmal on, Where she remains now sick. A lively Flourish of Trumpets. Marquess Dorset, And that the Earl of Surrey, with the Rod. It's the same: high Steward. Yes. They that bear The Cloth of Honour over her, are four Barons Of the Cinque Ports. It is, and all the rest are Countesses. God save you Sir. Where have you been broiling? How was it? Sir, You must no more call it York-place that's passed: For since the Cardinal fell, that Titles lost, It's now the Kings, and called Whitehall.
Plot summary
Plot — Henry the Eighth (All Is True)
The Kings of England and of France meet for a magnificent summit conference organized by Cardinal Wolsey. The English nobles resent Wolsey’s influence with the King, but Wolsey strikes first against the ringleader, Buckingham: evidence from his former surveyor, who bears him a grudge, secures his arrest; conviction for treason and execution follow. Queen Katherine persuades the King to repeal taxation which is causing hardship; Wolsey has it put about that his intercession secured this. King Henry attends a banquet at Wolsey’s house, performs in a masque of shepherds, and meets Anne Boleyn. Rumours circulate that he and the Queen are at odds: he claims to be troubled by the fact that she was originally married to his brother, but others notice that he is keen to marry Anne. Wolsey counsels divorce. A legatine court is summoned to judge the case, but Katherine refuses to co-operate and the court breaks up without reaching a decision. The King secretly marries Anne. The nobles conspire to overthrow Wolsey. Documents proving his corruption and treachery accidentally fall into the King’s hands, and Buckingham’s surviving allies serve him with articles of impeachment. He falls sick and dies. Anne is crowned Queen. Katherine too falls sick. Before her death she is visited by benevolent spirits, and by Caputius, the Imperial Ambassador, by whom she sends the King a request to love their daughter and provide for her former servants. Anne goes into labour and produces a daughter. A cabal of councillors attempts to overthrow Archbishop Cranmer, whom they consider a heretic. Before the hearing, Henry gives Cranmer his ring; the Archbishop produces it at a crucial moment, ensuring that the case is referred to the personal judgement of the King, who rebukes the conspirators. The vindicated Cranmer christens Henry’s new daughter, Elizabeth, and prophesies a golden future for England under her and her eventual successor.