Monologue

Chamberlain Monologue from Henry VIII

From Henry VIII by William Shakespeare

male · dramatic · 55 sec

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My lord, the horses your lordship sent for, with all the care had I saw well chosen, ridden, and furnished. They were young and handsome, and of the best breed in the north. When they were ready to set out for London, a man of my Lord Cardinal’s, by commission and main power, took ’em from me, with this reason: his master would be served before a subject, if not before the King; which stopped our mouths, sir. I fear he will indeed. Well, let him have them. He will have all, I think. Enter to the Lord Chamberlain, the Dukes of Norfolk and Suffolk.

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The Chamberlain expresses frustration and fear over the loss of horses meant for the King, highlighting the power dynamics at play between the Cardinal and the subjects.

30s · fear · power · betrayal · ambition · honor

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