Monologue

Third Gentleman Monologue from Henry VIII

From Henry VIII by William Shakespeare

male · joyful · 1:28 min

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As well as I am able. The rich stream Of lords and ladies, having brought the Queen To a prepared place in the choir, fell off A distance from her, while her Grace sat down To rest a while, some half an hour or so, In a rich chair of state, opposing freely The beauty of her person to the people. Believe me, sir, she is the goodliest woman That ever lay by man, which when the people Had the full view of, such a noise arose As the shrouds make at sea in a stiff tempest, As loud and to as many tunes. Hats, cloaks, Doublets, I think, flew up, and had their faces Been loose, this day they had been lost. Such joy I never saw before. Great-bellied women That had not half a week to go, like rams In the old time of war, would shake the press And make ’em reel before ’em. No man living Could say “This is my wife” there, all were woven So strangely in one piece.

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The Third Gentleman describes the grandeur and excitement surrounding the Queen's appearance, highlighting the joy and admiration of the crowd as they react to her beauty and presence.

30s · joy · beauty · celebration · public spectacle · fame

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