_First Gent._ Yes, but it held not:[289] For when the king once heard it, out of anger 150 He sent command to the lord mayor straight[290] To stop the rumour and allay those tongues That durst disperse it. _See. Gent._ But that slander, sir, Is found a truth now: for it grows again[291] Fresher than e'er it was, and held for certain 155 The king will venture at it. Either the cardinal, Or some about him near, have, out of malice To the good queen, possess'd him with a scruple That will undo her: to confirm this too, Cardinal Campeius is arrived, and lately; 160 As all think, for this business. _First Gent._ 'Tis the cardinal; And merely to revenge him on the emperor, For not bestowing on him at his asking The archbishopric of Toledo, this is purposed. _Sec. Gent._ I think you have hit the mark: but is't not cruel[292] 165 That she should feel the smart of this? The cardinal Will have his will, and she must fall. _First Gent._ 'Tis woeful. We are too open here to argue this; Let's think in private more. [_Exeunt._[293] SCENE II. _An ante-chamber in the palace._ _Enter the_ LORD CHAMBERLAIN, _reading a letter_.[294] _Cham._ 'My lord, the horses your lordship sent for, with all the[295] care I had, I saw well chosen, ridden, and furnished. They were[295] young and handsome, and of the best breed in the north. When they[295] were ready to set out for London, a man of my lord cardinal's, by[295] commission and main power, took 'em from me; with this reason: His[295][296] 5 master would be served before a subject, if not before the king; which[295] stopped our mouths, sir.'[295][297] I fear he will indeed: well, let him have them:[298] He will have all, I think.[298] _Enter to the_ LORD CHAMBERLAIN, _the_ DUKES OF NORFOLK _and_ SUFFOLK. _Nor._ Well met, my lord chamberlain.[299] 10 _Cham._ Good day to both your graces. _Suf._ How is the king employ'd? _Cham._ I left him private, Full of sad thoughts and troubles. _Nor._ What's the cause? _Cham._ It seems the marriage with his brother's wife Has crept too near his conscience. _Suf._ No, his conscience 15 Has crept too near another lady. _Nor._ 'Tis so: This is the cardinal's doing, the king-cardinal:[300] That blind priest, like the eldest son of fortune, Turns what he list. The king will know him one day.[301] _Suf._ Pray God he do! he'll never know himself else.[302] 20