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Has done this, and ’tis well; for worthy Wolsey,
Who cannot err, he did it. Now this follows
(Which, as I take it, is a kind of puppy [175]
To th’old dam, treason) Charles the Emperor,

Under pretence to see the Queen his aunt
(For ’twas indeed his colour, but he came
To whisper Wolsey), here makes visitation.
His fears were that the interview betwixt [180]

England and France might through their amity
Breed him some prejudice, for from this league
Peeped harms that menaced him. He privily
Deals with our Cardinal, and, as I trow −

Which I do well, for I am sure the Emperor [185]
Paid ere he promised, whereby his suit was granted
Ere it was asked − but when the way was made,
And paved with gold, the Emperor thus desired

That he would please to alter the King’s course
And break the foresaid peace. Let the King know, [190]
As soon he shall by me, that thus the Cardinal
Does buy and sell his honour as he pleases,

And for his own advantage.

NORFOLK
I am sorry
To hear this of him, and could wish he were
Something mistaken in’t.

BUCKINGHAM
No, not a syllable: [195]

I do pronounce him in that very shape
He shall appear in proof.

Enter Brandon, a Sergeant-at-arms before him, and two or three of the
guard

BRANDON
Your office, sergeant: execute it.