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Wolsey Monologue from Henry VIII

From Henry VIII by William Shakespeare

male · anguished · 50 sec

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Most gracious sir, In humblest manner I require your Highness That it shall please you to declare, in hearing Of all these ears—for where I am robbed and bound, There must I be unloosed, although not there At once and fully satisfied—whether ever I Did broach this business to your Highness, or Laid any scruple in your way which might Induce you to the question on’t? or ever Have to you, but with thanks to God for such A royal lady, spake one the least word that might Be to the prejudice of her present state, Or touch of her good person?

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Wolsey stands before the king, pleading for clarity regarding his loyalty and intentions, while grappling with the precariousness of his position and the potential consequences of his actions.

40s · fear · power · betrayal · honor · redemption

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