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Enter the Duke of Norfolke at one doore. At the other,	Enter the Duke of Norfolk at one door; at the other,		H8 I.i.1.1
the Duke of Buckingham, and the Lord Aburgauenny.	the Duke of Buckingham and the Lord Abergavenny		H8 I.i.1.2
Buckingham.	BUCKINGHAM
GOod morrow, and well met. How haue ye done	Good morrow, and well met. How have ye done	morrow (n.) morning	H8 I.i.1
Since last we saw in France?	Since last we saw in France?	see (v.) meet, see each other	H8 I.i.2.1
Norf.	NORFOLK
I thanke your Grace:	I thank your grace,		H8 I.i.2.2
Healthfull, and euer since a fresh Admirer	Healthful, and ever since a fresh admirer		H8 I.i.3
Of what I saw there.	Of what I saw there.		H8 I.i.4.1
Buck.	BUCKINGHAM
An vntimely Ague	An untimely ague	ague (n.) fever, sickness, shaking [as caused by a fever]	H8 I.i.4.2
Staid me a Prisoner in my Chamber, when	Stayed me a prisoner in my chamber when	stay (v.) old form: Staid detain, confine, keep	H8 I.i.5
Those Sunnes of Glory, those two Lights of Men	Those suns of glory, those two lights of men,		H8 I.i.6
Met in the vale of Andren.	Met in the vale of Andren.	Andren (n.) Andres, valley in Picardy, N France	H8 I.i.7.1
Nor.	NORFOLK
'Twixt Guynes and Arde,	'Twixt Guynes and Arde.	Arde (n.) Ardres, town in Picardy, N France; site of the Field of the Cloth of Gold, where Henry VIII and Francis I met	H8 I.i.7.2
		Guynes (n.) [geen] Guines, town in Picardy, N France
I was then present, saw them salute on Horsebacke,	I was then present, saw them salute on horseback,		H8 I.i.8
Beheld them when they lighted, how they clung	Beheld them when they lighted, how they clung	light (v.) dismount, descend, alight	H8 I.i.9
In their Embracement, as they grew together,	In their embracement, as they grew together;	embracement (n.) embrace, clasping, hug	H8 I.i.10
Which had they, / What foure Thron'd ones could haue weigh'd	Which had they, what four throned ones could have weighed	weigh (v.) old form: weigh'd balance [as in scales], poise, match	H8 I.i.11
Such a compounded one?	Such a compounded one?	compounded (adj.) blended, mingled, combined, made up	H8 I.i.12.1
Buck.	BUCKINGHAM
All the whole time	All the whole time		H8 I.i.12.2
I was my Chambers Prisoner.	I was my chamber's prisoner.		H8 I.i.13.1
Nor.	NORFOLK
Then you lost	Then you lost		H8 I.i.13.2
The view of earthly glory: Men might say	The view of earthly glory; men might say,		H8 I.i.14
Till this time Pompe was single, but now married	Till this time pomp was single, but now married	single (adj.) poor, feeble, slight, trivial	H8 I.i.15
To one aboue it selfe. Each following day	To one above itself. Each following day		H8 I.i.16
Became the next dayes master, till the last	Became the next day's master, till the last		H8 I.i.17
Made former Wonders, it's. To day the French,	Made former wonders its. Today the French,		H8 I.i.18
All Clinquant all in Gold, like Heathen Gods	All clinquant, all in gold, like heathen gods,	clinquant (adj.) glittering with gold or silver, gleaming, sparkling	H8 I.i.19
Shone downe the English; and to morrow, they	Shone down the English; and tomorrow they		H8 I.i.20
Made Britaine, India: Euery man that stood,	Made Britain India; every man that stood		H8 I.i.21
Shew'd like a Mine. Their Dwarfish Pages were	Showed like a mine. Their dwarfish pages were		H8 I.i.22
As Cherubins, all gilt: the Madams too,	As cherubins, all gilt; the madams too,	cherubin (n.) celestial being, heavenly beauty	H8 I.i.23
		madam (n.) high-ranking lady
Not vs'd to toyle, did almost sweat to beare	Not used to toil, did almost sweat to bear		H8 I.i.24
The Pride vpon them, that their very labour	The pride upon them, that their very labour		H8 I.i.25
Was to them, as a Painting. Now this Maske	Was to them as a painting. Now this masque	painting (n.) cosmetics, paint [for the face], beautifying	H8 I.i.26
Was cry'de incompareable; and th'ensuing night	Was cried incomparable; and th' ensuing night	cry (v.) old form: cry'de speak loudly, shout out, proclaim	H8 I.i.27
Made it a Foole, and Begger. The two Kings	Made it a fool and beggar. The two Kings,		H8 I.i.28
Equall in lustre, were now best, now worst	Equal in lustre, were now best, now worst,		H8 I.i.29
As presence did present them: Him in eye,	As presence did present them: him in eye	eye (n.) sight, view, presence	H8 I.i.30
Still him in praise, and being present both,	Still him in praise; and being present both,	still (adv.) ever, now [as before]	H8 I.i.31
'Twas said they saw but one, and no Discerner	'Twas said they saw but one, and no discerner		H8 I.i.32
Durst wagge his Tongue in censure, when these Sunnes	Durst wag his tongue in censure. When these suns –	censure (n.) assessment, opinion, judgement, criticism	H8 I.i.33
(For so they phrase 'em) by their Heralds challeng'd	For so they phrase 'em – by their heralds challenged	phrase (v.) call, name, style	H8 I.i.34
The Noble Spirits to Armes, they did performe	The noble spirits to arms, they did perform		H8 I.i.35
Beyond thoughts Compasse, that former fabulous Storie	Beyond thought's compass, that former fabulous story,	compass (n.) old form: Compasse range, reach, limit, scope	H8 I.i.36
Being now seene, possible enough, got credit	Being now seen possible enough, got credit,		H8 I.i.37
That Beuis was beleeu'd.	That Bevis was believed.	Bevis (n.) [pron: 'bevis] medieval Saxon knight who conquered Ascapart, a giant, and made him his squire	H8 I.i.38.1
Buc.	BUCKINGHAM
Oh you go farre.	O, you go far!		H8 I.i.38.2
Nor.	NORFOLK
As I belong to worship, and affect	As I belong to worship, and affect	worship (n.) esteem, honour, renown	H8 I.i.39
		affect (v.) cultivate, aim at, seek out
In Honor, Honesty, the tract of eu'ry thing,	In honour honesty, the tract of everything	tract (n.) continuance, duration, course of events	H8 I.i.40
Would by a good Discourser loose some life,	Would by a good discourser lose some life	discourser (n.) story-teller, raconteur, narrator	H8 I.i.41
Which Actions selfe, was tongue too. Buc. All wasRoyall,	Which action's self was tongue to. All was royal;		H8 I.i.42
To the disposing of it nought rebell'd,	To the disposing of it nought rebelled.	disposing (n.) disposal, management, control	H8 I.i.43
Order gaue each thing view. The Office did	Order gave each thing view; the office did	office (n.) officialdom, people who hold office	H8 I.i.44
Distinctly his full Function:	Distinctly his full function.		H8 I.i.45.1
	BUCKINGHAM
who did guide,	Who did guide –		H8 I.i.45.2
I meane who set the Body, and the Limbes	I mean, who set the body and the limbs		H8 I.i.46
Of this great Sport together? Nor. As you guesse:	Of this great sport together, as you guess?	sport (n.) recreation, amusement, entertainment	H8 I.i.47
	NORFOLK
One certes, that promises no Element	One, certes, that promises no element	element (n.) sphere of knowledge, proper comprehension	H8 I.i.48
		promise (v.) give one grounds for, lead one to expect
		certes (adv.) certainly, assuredly, without doubt
In such a businesse.	In such a business.		H8 I.i.49.1
Buc.	BUCKINGHAM
I pray you who, my Lord?	I pray you, who, my lord?		H8 I.i.49.2
Nor.	NORFOLK
All this was ordred by the good Discretion	All this was ordered by the good discretion		H8 I.i.50
Of the right Reuerend Cardinall of Yorke.	Of the right reverend Cardinal of York.		H8 I.i.51
Buc.	BUCKINGHAM
The diuell speed him: No mans Pye is freed	The devil speed him! No man's pie is freed		H8 I.i.52
From his Ambitious finger. What had he	From his ambitious finger. What had he		H8 I.i.53
To do in these fierce Vanities? I wonder,	To do in these fierce vanities? I wonder	fierce (adj.) wild, lively, violent	H8 I.i.54
		vanity (n.) trifle, folly, vain thing
That such a Keech can with his very bulke	That such a keech can with his very bulk	keech (n.) lump of congealed fat	H8 I.i.55
Take vp the Rayes o'th'beneficiall Sun,	Take up the rays o'th' beneficial sun,	take up (v.) old form: vp keep out, block, prevent	H8 I.i.56
And keepe it from the Earth.	And keep it from the earth.		H8 I.i.57.1
Nor.	NORFOLK
Surely Sir,	Surely, sir,		H8 I.i.57.2
There's in him stuffe, that put's him to these ends:	There's in him stuff that puts him to these ends;	stuff (n.) old form: stuffe substance, composition, quality, essence	H8 I.i.58
For being not propt by Auncestry, whose grace	For, being not propped by ancestry, whose grace	grace (n.) virtue, fine quality	H8 I.i.59
Chalkes Successors their way; nor call'd vpon	Chalks successors their way, nor called upon		H8 I.i.60
For high feats done to'th'Crowne; neither Allied	For high feats done to th' crown, neither allied	high (adj.) important, major, special	H8 I.i.61
		feat (n.) action, deed, conduct
To eminent Assistants; but Spider-like	For eminent assistants, but spider-like,		H8 I.i.62
Out of his Selfe-drawing Web. O giues vs note,	Out of his self-drawing web, 'a gives us note,	note (n.) sign, mark, token	H8 I.i.63
		self-drawing (adj.) old form: Selfe-drawing spun from within oneself
The force of his owne merit makes his way	The force of his own merit makes his way –		H8 I.i.64
A guift that heauen giues for him, which buyes	A gift that heaven gives for him, which buys		H8 I.i.65
A place next to the King.	A place next to the King.		H8 I.i.66.1
Abur.	ABERGAVENNY
I cannot tell	I cannot tell		H8 I.i.66.2
What Heauen hath giuen him: let some Grauer eye	What heaven hath given him – let some graver eye		H8 I.i.67
Pierce into that, but I can see his Pride	Pierce into that; but I can see his pride		H8 I.i.68
Peepe through each part of him: whence ha's he that,	Peep through each part of him. Whence has he that?		H8 I.i.69
If not from Hell? The Diuell is a Niggard,	If not from hell, the devil is a niggard,	niggard (n.) miser, mean person, skinflint	H8 I.i.70
Or ha's giuen all before, and he begins	Or has given all before, and he begins		H8 I.i.71
A new Hell in himselfe.	A new hell in himself.		H8 I.i.72.1
Buc.	BUCKINGHAM
Why the Diuell,	Why the devil,		H8 I.i.72.2
Vpon this French going out, tooke he vpon him	Upon this French going out, took he upon him –	going out (n.) expedition, journey, excursion	H8 I.i.73
(Without the priuity o'th'King) t'appoint	Without the privity o'th' King – t' appoint	privity (n.) old form: priuity participation, private knowledge	H8 I.i.74
Who should attend on him? He makes vp the File	Who should attend on him? He makes up the file	file (n.) register, list, roll	H8 I.i.75
		attend (v.) serve, follow, wait [on/upon]
Of all the Gentry; for the most part such	Of all the gentry, for the most part such		H8 I.i.76
To whom as great a Charge, as little Honor	To whom as great a charge as little honour	charge (n.) expense, cost, outlay	H8 I.i.77
He meant to lay vpon: and his owne Letter	He meant to lay upon; and his own letter,	lay upon (v.) old form: vpon bestow on, impose on	H8 I.i.78
The Honourable Boord of Councell, out	The honourable board of Council out,	out (prep.) [unclear meaning] without	H8 I.i.79
Must fetch him in, he Papers.	Must fetch him in he papers.	paper (v.) put down on paper, write down	H8 I.i.80.1
		fetch in (v.) bring in, involve
Abur.	ABERGAVENNY
I do know	I do know		H8 I.i.80.2
Kinsmen of mine, three at the least, that haue	Kinsmen of mine, three at the least, that have		H8 I.i.81
By this, so sicken'd their Estates, that neuer	By this so sickened their estates that never	estate (n.) state, situation, circumstances	H8 I.i.82
They shall abound as formerly.	They shall abound as formerly.	abound (v.) be wealthy, prosper, thrive	H8 I.i.83.1
Buc.	BUCKINGHAM
O many	O, many		H8 I.i.83.2
Haue broke their backes with laying Mannors on 'em	Have broke their backs with laying manors on 'em	manor (n.) old form: Mannors country house, mansion, estate	H8 I.i.84
		lay (v.) apply, place, put
For this great Iourney. What did this vanity	For this great journey. What did this vanity	vanity (n.) foolishness, absurdity, inanity	H8 I.i.85
But minister communication of	But minister communication of	minister (v.) provide, supply, give	H8 I.i.86
		communication (n.) discussion, conference, debate
A most poore issue.	A most poor issue?	issue (n.) outcome, result, consequence(s)	H8 I.i.87.1
Nor.	NORFOLK
Greeuingly I thinke,	Grievingly I think		H8 I.i.87.2
The Peace betweene the French and vs, not valewes	The peace between the French and us not values	value (v.) old form: valewes consider equal in value [to]	H8 I.i.88
The Cost that did conclude it.	The cost that did conclude it.		H8 I.i.89.1
Buc.	BUCKINGHAM
Euery man,	Every man,		H8 I.i.89.2
After the hideous storme that follow'd, was	After the hideous storm that followed, was		H8 I.i.90
A thing Inspir'd, and not consulting, broke	A thing inspired, and, not consulting, broke		H8 I.i.91
Into a generall Prophesie; That this Tempest	Into a general prophecy – that this tempest,		H8 I.i.92
Dashing the Garment of this Peace, aboaded	Dashing the garment of this peace, aboded	abode (v.) old form: aboaded predict, forebode, portend	H8 I.i.93
The sodaine breach on't.	The sudden breach on't.		H8 I.i.94.1
Nor.	NORFOLK
Which is budded out,	Which is budded out;	bud out (v.) develop, spring forth, turn out	H8 I.i.94.2
For France hath flaw'd the League, and hath attach'd	For France hath flawed the league, and hath attached	flaw (v.) old form: flaw'd make a crack in, break, damage	H8 I.i.95
		attach (v.) old form: attach'd arrest, seize by warrant
Our Merchants goods at Burdeux.	Our merchants' goods at Bordeaux.		H8 I.i.96.1
Abur.	ABERGAVENNY
Is it therefore	Is it therefore		H8 I.i.96.2
Th'Ambassador is silenc'd?	Th' ambassador is silenced?	silence (v.) old form: silenc'd force to remain in silence, keep under restraint	H8 I.i.97.1
Nor.	NORFOLK
Marry is't.	Marry, is't.	marry (int.) [exclamation] by Mary	H8 I.i.97.2
Abur.	ABERGAVENNY
A proper Title of a Peace, and purchas'd	A proper title of a peace, and purchased	title (n.) name, label, designation	H8 I.i.98
At a superfluous rate.	At a superfluous rate!	superfluous (adj.) extravagant, wasteful, immoderate	H8 I.i.99.1
		rate (n.) cost, expense
Buc.	BUCKINGHAM
Why all this Businesse	Why, all this business		H8 I.i.99.2
Our Reuerend Cardinall carried.	Our reverend Cardinal carried.		H8 I.i.100.1
Nor.	NORFOLK
Like it your Grace,	Like it your grace,	like (v.) please, suit	H8 I.i.100.2
The State takes notice of the priuate difference	The state takes notice of the private difference	state (n.) government, ruling body, administration	H8 I.i.101
		private (adj.) old form: priuate personal, individual, particular
		difference (n.) quarrel, disagreement, dispute
Betwixt you, and the Cardinall. I aduise you	Betwixt you and the Cardinal. I advise you –		H8 I.i.102
(And take it from a heart, that wishes towards you	And take it from a heart that wishes towards you		H8 I.i.103
Honor, and plenteous safety) that you reade	Honour and plenteous safety – that you read	read (v.) old form: reade reckon, consider, take into account	H8 I.i.104
The Cardinals Malice, and his Potency	The Cardinal's malice and his potency	potency (n.) power, authority, command	H8 I.i.105
Together; To consider further, that	Together; to consider further, that		H8 I.i.106
What his high Hatred would effect, wants not	What his high hatred would effect wants not	high (adj.) proud, haughty, grand	H8 I.i.107
		want (v.) lack, need, be without
A Minister in his Power. You know his Nature,	A minister in his power. You know his nature,	minister (n.) messenger, agent, servant	H8 I.i.108
That he's Reuengefull; and I know, his Sword	That he's revengeful; and I know his sword		H8 I.i.109
Hath a sharpe edge: It's long, and't may be saide	Hath a sharp edge – it's long, and't may be said		H8 I.i.110
It reaches farre, and where 'twill not extend,	It reaches far, and where 'twill not extend,		H8 I.i.111
Thither he darts it. Bosome vp my counsell,	Thither he darts it. Bosom up my counsel;	bosom up (v.) old form: Bosome vp take to heart, keep in mind	H8 I.i.112
You'l finde it wholesome. Loe, where comes that Rock	You'll find it wholesome. Lo, where comes that rock	wholesome (adj.) profitable, valuable, promoting well-being	H8 I.i.113
That I aduice your shunning.	That I advise your shunning.	advise, avise (v.) old form: aduice warn, counsel, caution	H8 I.i.114
Enter Cardinall Wolsey, the Purse borne before him,	Enter Cardinal Wolsey, the purse borne before him,	purse (n.) bag containing the great seal	H8 I.i.115.1
certaine of the Guard, and two Secretaries with Papers:	certain of the guard, and two Secretaries with papers.		H8 I.i.115.2
The Cardinall in his passage, fixeth his eye onBuckham,	The Cardinal in his passage fixeth his eye on Buckingham,		H8 I.i.115.3
and Buckingham on him, both full of disdaine.	and Buckingham on him, both full of disdain		H8 I.i.115.4
Car.	WOLSEY
The Duke of Buckinghams Surueyor? Ha?	The Duke of Buckingham's surveyor, ha?	surveyor (n.) old form: Surueyor superintendent, land agent, estate supervisor	H8 I.i.115
Where's his Examination?	Where's his examination?	examination (n.) deposition, testimony, statement	H8 I.i.116.1
Secr.	SECRETARY
Heere so please you.	Here, so please you.		H8 I.i.116.2
Car.	WOLSEY
Is he in person, ready?	Is he in person ready?		H8 I.i.117.1
Secr.	SECRETARY
I, please your Grace.	Ay, please your grace.		H8 I.i.117.2
Car.	WOLSEY
Well, we shall then know more, & Buckingham	Well, we shall then know more, and Buckingham		H8 I.i.118
Shall lessen this bigge looke.	Shall lessen this big look.	big (adj.) old form: bigge arrogant, haughty, proud	H8 I.i.119
Exeunt Cardinall, and his Traine.	Exeunt Cardinal and his train		H8 I.i.119
Buc.	BUCKINGHAM
This Butchers Curre is venom'd-mouth'd, and I	This butcher's cur is venom-mouthed, and I		H8 I.i.120
Haue not the power to muzzle him, therefore best	Have not the power to muzzle him; therefore best		H8 I.i.121
Not wake him in his slumber. A Beggers booke,	Not wake him in his slumber. A beggar's book	book (n.) old form: booke book-learning, scholarship, erudition	H8 I.i.122
Out-worths a Nobles blood.	Outworths a noble's blood.	outworth (v.) outvalue, be more powerful than	H8 I.i.123.1
		blood (n.) nobility, breeding, gentility, good parentage
Nor.	NORFOLK
What are you chaff'd?	What, are you chafed?	chafe (v.) old form: chaff'd enrage, irritate, anger	H8 I.i.123.2
Aske God for Temp'rance, that's th'appliance onely	Ask God for temperance; that's th' appliance only	temperance (n.) old form: Temp'rance self-control, calm behaviour, moderation	H8 I.i.124
		appliance (n.) remedy, cure, treatment
Which your disease requires.	Which your disease requires.		H8 I.i.125.1
Buc.	BUCKINGHAM
I read in's looks	I read in's looks		H8 I.i.125.2
Matter against me, and his eye reuil'd	Matter against me, and his eye reviled	matter (n.) affair(s), business, real issue	H8 I.i.126
Me as his abiect obiect, at this instant	Me as his abject object. At this instant	abject (adj.) old form: abiect mean-spirited, despicable, contemptible	H8 I.i.127
He bores me with some tricke; He's gone to'th'King:	He bores me with some trick. He's gone to th' King.	bore (v.) fool, trick, cheat	H8 I.i.128
Ile follow, and out-stare him.	I'll follow, and outstare him.		H8 I.i.129.1
Nor.	NORFOLK
Stay my Lord,	Stay, my lord,		H8 I.i.129.2
And let your Reason with your Choller question	And let your reason with your choler question	choler (n.) old form: Choller anger, rage, wrath	H8 I.i.130
What 'tis you go about: to climbe steepe hilles	What 'tis you go about. To climb steep hills		H8 I.i.131
Requires slow pace at first. Anger is like	Requires slow pace at first. Anger is like		H8 I.i.132
A full hot Horse, who being allow'd his way	A full hot horse, who being allowed his way,	hot (adj.) fast, hasty	H8 I.i.133
		full (adv.) very, exceedingly, extremely
Selfe-mettle tyres him: Not a man in England	Self-mettle tires him. Not a man in England	self-mettle (n.) old form: Selfe-mettle one's own vigorous activity	H8 I.i.134
Can aduise me like you: Be to your selfe,	Can advise me like you: be to yourself		H8 I.i.135
As you would to your Friend.	As you would to your friend.		H8 I.i.136.1
Buc.	BUCKINGHAM
Ile to the King,	I'll to the King,		H8 I.i.136.2
And from a mouth of Honor, quite cry downe	And from a mouth of honour quite cry down	mouth (n.) utterance, expression, voice	H8 I.i.137
This Ipswich fellowes insolence; or proclaime,	This Ipswich fellow's insolence, or proclaim		H8 I.i.138
There's difference in no persons.	There's difference in no persons.	difference (n.) class difference, distinction of rank	H8 I.i.139.1
Norf.	NORFOLK
Be aduis'd;	Be advised:	advise, avise (v.) old form: aduis'd warn, counsel, caution	H8 I.i.139.2
Heat not a Furnace for your foe so hot	Heat not a furnace for your foe so hot		H8 I.i.140
That it do sindge your selfe. We may out-runne	That it do singe yourself. We may outrun		H8 I.i.141
By violent swiftnesse that which we run at;	By violent swiftness that which we run at,		H8 I.i.142
And lose by ouer-running: know you not,	And lose by overrunning. Know you not		H8 I.i.143
The fire that mounts the liquor til't run ore,	The fire that mounts the liquor till't run o'er	mount (v.) cause to boil, make rise	H8 I.i.144
		liquor (n.) liquid
In seeming to augment it, wasts it: be aduis'd;	In seeming to augment it wastes it? Be advised.		H8 I.i.145
I say againe there is no English Soule	I say again there is no English soul		H8 I.i.146
More stronger to direct you then your selfe;	More stronger to direct you than yourself,		H8 I.i.147
If with the sap of reason you would quench,	If with the sap of reason you would quench		H8 I.i.148
Or but allay the fire of passion.	Or but allay the fire of passion.	passion (n.) fit of anger, feeling of rage	H8 I.i.149.1
		allay (v.) subside, abate, diminish, quell
Buck.	BUCKINGHAM
Sir,	Sir,		H8 I.i.149.2
I am thankfull to you, and Ile goe along	I am thankful to you, and I'll go along		H8 I.i.150
By your prescription: but this top-proud fellow,	By your prescription; but this top-proud fellow –	top-proud (adj.) showing the highest degree of pride	H8 I.i.151
Whom from the flow of gall I name not, but	Whom from the flow of gall I name not, but	gall (n.) spirit of anger, venom, ability to be angry	H8 I.i.152
		flow (n.) flowing
From sincere motions, by Intelligence,	From sincere motions – by intelligence,	motion (n.) cause, prompting, provocation	H8 I.i.153
		intelligence (n.) spying, espionage, secretly obtained information
And proofes as cleere as Founts in Iuly, when	And proofs as clear as founts in July when	fount (n.) spring, stream	H8 I.i.154
Wee see each graine of grauell; I doe know	We see each grain of gravel, I do know		H8 I.i.155
To be corrupt and treasonous.	To be corrupt and treasonous.		H8 I.i.156.1
Norf.	NORFOLK
Say not treasonous.	Say not treasonous.		H8 I.i.156.2
Buck.	BUCKINGHAM
To th'King Ile say't, & make my vouch as strong	To th' King I'll say't, and make my vouch as strong	vouch (n.) formal statement, attestation, express declaration	H8 I.i.157
As shore of Rocke: attend. This holy Foxe,	As shore of rock. Attend: this holy fox,	attend (v.) listen [to], pay attention [to]	H8 I.i.158
Or Wolfe, or both (for he is equall rau'nous	Or wolf, or both – for he is equal ravenous	equal (adv.) old form: equall equally	H8 I.i.159
As he is subtile, and as prone to mischiefe,	As he is subtle, and as prone to mischief		H8 I.i.160
As able to perform't) his minde, and place	As able to perform't, his mind and place	mind (n.) old form: minde intention, purpose, intent	H8 I.i.161
Infecting one another, yea reciprocally,	Infecting one another, yea, reciprocally –		H8 I.i.162
Only to shew his pompe, as well in France,	Only to show his pomp, as well in France		H8 I.i.163
As here at home, suggests the King our Master	As here at home, suggests the King our master	suggest (v.) tempt, prompt, incite	H8 I.i.164
To this last costly Treaty: Th'enteruiew,	To this last costly treaty, th' interview	treaty (n.) entreaty, proposal for agreement, proposition	H8 I.i.165
That swallowed so much treasure, and like a glasse	That swallowed so much treasure, and like a glass		H8 I.i.166
Did breake ith'wrenching.	Did break i'th' wrenching.	wrench (v.) twisting, sudden movement	H8 I.i.167.1
Norf.	NORFOLK
Faith, and so it did.	Faith, and so it did.		H8 I.i.167.2
Buck.	BUCKINGHAM
Pray giue me fauour Sir: This cunning Cardinall	Pray give me favour, sir. This cunning Cardinal		H8 I.i.168
The Articles o'th'Combination drew	The articles o'th' combination drew	article (n.) clause, term, provision	H8 I.i.169
		combination (n.) alliance, league, treaty
As himselfe pleas'd; and they were ratified	As himself pleased; and they were ratified		H8 I.i.170
As he cride thus let be, to as much end,	As he cried ‘ Thus let be,’ to as much end	end (n.) purpose, aim, design	H8 I.i.171
As giue a Crutch to th'dead. But our Count-Cardinall	As give a crutch to th' dead. But our Count-Cardinal		H8 I.i.172
Has done this, and tis well: for worthy Wolsey	Has done this, and 'tis well; for worthy Wolsey,		H8 I.i.173
(Who cannot erre) he did it. Now this followes,	Who cannot err, he did it. Now this follows –		H8 I.i.174
(Which as I take it, is a kinde of Puppie	Which, as I take it, is a kind of puppy		H8 I.i.175
To th'old dam Treason) Charles the Emperour,	To th' old dam, treason – Charles the Emperor,	dam (n.) mother	H8 I.i.176
Vnder pretence to see the Queene his Aunt,	Under pretence to see the Queen his aunt –		H8 I.i.177
(For twas indeed his colour, but he came	For 'twas indeed his colour, but he came	colour (n.) good ground, convincing reason, excuse	H8 I.i.178
To whisper Wolsey) here makes visitation,	To whisper Wolsey – here makes visitation.	visitation (n.) visit	H8 I.i.179
		whisper (v.) speak secretly with, talk confidentially to
His feares were that the Interview betwixt	His fears were that the interview betwixt		H8 I.i.180
England and France, might through their amity	England and France might through their amity		H8 I.i.181
Breed him some preiudice; for from this League,	Breed him some prejudice, for from this league	prejudice (n.) old form: preiudice detriment, damage, misfortune	H8 I.i.182
Peep'd harmes that menac'd him. Priuily	Peeped harms that menaced him. He privily	privily (adv.) old form: Priuily secretly, privately, stealthily	H8 I.i.183
Deales with our Cardinal, and as I troa	Deals with our Cardinal, and, as I trow –	trow (v.) old form: troa believe, give credence to, accept as true	H8 I.i.184
Which I doe well; for I am sure the Emperour	Which I do well, for I am sure the Emperor		H8 I.i.185
Paid ere he promis'd, whereby his Suit was granted	Paid ere he promised, whereby his suit was granted	suit (n.) formal request, entreaty, petition	H8 I.i.186
Ere it was ask'd. But when the way was made	Ere it was asked – but when the way was made,		H8 I.i.187
And pau'd with gold: the Emperor thus desir'd,	And paved with gold, the Emperor thus desired		H8 I.i.188
That he would please to alter the Kings course,	That he would please to alter the King's course	course (n.) course of action, way of proceeding	H8 I.i.189
And breake the foresaid peace. Let the King know	And break the foresaid peace. Let the King know,	foresaid (adj.) aforesaid	H8 I.i.190
(As soone he shall by me) that thus the Cardinall	As soon he shall by me, that thus the Cardinal		H8 I.i.191
Does buy and sell his Honour as he pleases,	Does buy and sell his honour as he pleases,	buy and sell, past form bought and sold betray, exploit, treat treacherously	H8 I.i.192
And for his owne aduantage.	And for his own advantage.		H8 I.i.193.1
Norf.	NORFOLK
I am sorry	I am sorry		H8 I.i.193.2
To heare this of him; and could wish he were	To hear this of him, and could wish he were		H8 I.i.194
Somthing mistaken in't.	Something mistaken in't.	mistake (v.) misunderstand, take wrongly, misconceive	H8 I.i.195.1
		something (adv.) old form: Somthing somewhat, rather
Buck.	BUCKINGHAM
No, not a sillable:	No, not a syllable:		H8 I.i.195.2
I doe pronounce him in that very shape	I do pronounce him in that very shape	shape (n.) role, part [to play]	H8 I.i.196
He shall appeare in proofe.	He shall appear in proof.	proof (n.) old form: proofe test, trial	H8 I.i.197
Enter Brandon, a Sergeant at Armes before him, and	Enter Brandon, a Sergeant-at-Arms before him, and	sergeant (n.) officer [in an army]	H8 I.i.198.1.1
two or three of the Guard.	two or three of the guard		H8 I.i.198.2
Brandon.	BRANDON
Your Office Sergeant: execute it.	Your office, sergeant: execute it.	office (n.) task, service, duty, responsibility	H8 I.i.198.1
Sergeant.	SERGEANT
Sir,	Sir,		H8 I.i.198.2
My Lord the Duke of Buckingham, and Earle	My lord the Duke of Buckingham, and Earl		H8 I.i.199
Of Hertford, Stafford and Northampton, I	Of Hereford, Stafford, and Northampton, I		H8 I.i.200
Arrest thee of High Treason, in the name	Arrest thee of high treason, in the name		H8 I.i.201
Of our most Soueraigne King.	Of our most sovereign King.		H8 I.i.202.1
Buck.	BUCKINGHAM
Lo you my Lord,	Lo you, my lord,		H8 I.i.202.2
The net has falne vpon me, I shall perish	The net has fall'n upon me! I shall perish		H8 I.i.203
Vnder deuice, and practise.	Under device and practice.	practice (n.) old form: practise trickery, treachery	H8 I.i.204.1
		device (n.) old form: deuice plot, stratagem, trick
Bran.	BRANDON
I am sorry,	I am sorry		H8 I.i.204.2
To see you tane from liberty, to looke on	To see you ta'en from liberty, to look on	look on (v.) old form: looke observe, be a witness to	H8 I.i.205
The busines present. Tis his Highnes pleasure	The business present. 'Tis his highness' pleasure		H8 I.i.206
You shall to th'Tower.	You shall to th' Tower.		H8 I.i.207.1
Buck.	BUCKINGHAM
It will helpe me nothing	It will help me nothing	nothing (adv.) not at all, in any / no way	H8 I.i.207.2
To plead mine Innocence; for that dye is on me	To plead mine innocence, for that dye is on me		H8 I.i.208
Which makes my whit'st part, black. The will of Heau'n	Which makes my whit'st part black. The will of heaven		H8 I.i.209
Be done in this and all things: I obey.	Be done in this and all things! I obey.		H8 I.i.210
O my Lord Aburgany: Fare you well.	O my Lord Aberga'nny, fare you well!	fare ... well (int.) goodbye [to an individual]	H8 I.i.211
Bran.	BRANDON
Nay, he must beare you company. The King	Nay, he must bear you company. (to Abergavenny) The King		H8 I.i.212
Is pleas'd you shall to th'Tower, till you know	Is pleased you shall to th' Tower, till you know		H8 I.i.213
How he determines further.	How he determines further.		H8 I.i.214.1
Abur.	ABERGAVENNY
As the Duke said,	As the Duke said,		H8 I.i.214.2
The will of Heauen be done, and the Kings pleasure	The will of heaven be done, and the King's pleasure		H8 I.i.215
By me obey'd.	By me obeyed.		H8 I.i.216.1
Bran.	BRANDON
Here is a warrant from	Here is a warrant from		H8 I.i.216.2
The King, t'attach Lord Mountacute, and the Bodies	The King, t' attach Lord Montacute, and the bodies		H8 I.i.217
Of the Dukes Confessor, Iohn de la Car,	Of the Duke's confessor, John de la Car,		H8 I.i.218
One Gilbert Pecke, his Councellour.	One Gilbert Perk, his chancellor –		H8 I.i.219.1
Buck.	BUCKINGHAM
So, so;	So, so;		H8 I.i.219.2
These are the limbs o'th'Plot: no more I hope.	These are the limbs o'th' plot: no more, I hope.		H8 I.i.220
Bra.	BRANDON
A Monke o'th'Chartreux.	A monk o'th' Chartreux.	Chartreux (n.) [pron: shah'truh] Carthusian abbey at Chartreuse, E France; also, the name of the order of monks	H8 I.i.221.1
Buck.	BUCKINGHAM
O Michaell Hopkins?	O, Nicholas Hopkins?		H8 I.i.221.2
Bra.	BRANDON
He.	He.		H8 I.i.221.3
Buck.	BUCKINGHAM
My Surueyor is falce: The ore-great Cardinall	My surveyor is false. The o'ergreat Cardinal	overgreat, over-great (adj.) old form: ore-great imperious, high-handed, excessive	H8 I.i.222
		surveyor (n.) old form: Surueyor superintendent, land agent, estate supervisor
		false (adj.) treacherous, traitorous, perfidious
Hath shew'd him gold; my life is spand already:	Hath showed him gold. My life is spanned already.	span (v.) old form: spand measure out, delimit, determine	H8 I.i.223
I am the shadow of poore Buckingham,	I am the shadow of poor Buckingham,		H8 I.i.224
Whose Figure euen this instant Clowd puts on,	Whose figure even this instant cloud puts on		H8 I.i.225
By Darkning my cleere Sunne. My Lords farewell.	By darkening my clear sun. My lord, farewell.		H8 I.i.226
Exe.	Exeunt		H8 I.i.226


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