Monologue

Suffolk Monologue from Henry VI

From Henry VI by William Shakespeare

male · joyful · 59 sec

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As by your high imperial Majesty I had in charge at my depart for France, As procurator to your excellence, To marry Princess Margaret for your grace, So, in the famous ancient city Tours, In presence of the Kings of France and Sicil, The Dukes of Orleans, Calaber, Bretagne, and Alençon, Seven earls, twelve barons, and twenty reverend bishops, I have performed my task and was espoused, And humbly now upon my bended knee, In sight of England and her lordly peers, Deliver up my title in the Queen To your most gracious hands, that are the substance Of that great shadow I did represent: The happiest gift that ever marquess gave, The fairest queen that ever king received.

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Suffolk presents himself before the English court, humbly delivering his title to the Queen after successfully marrying her to solidify political alliances, showcasing both his pride and the weight of his duty.

30s · joy · love · power · honor · ambition

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