Death of Kings
“The February night was again crisp, clear, cold. The close-set houses clustered about me, all dark and inquisitive. My heart thudding, I waited to be surprised, as on the earlier evening – and learned, incidentally, that waiting to be surprised is more troubling to one’s well-being and tranquillity of mind than simply being surprised. Would I be taken off, blindfolded, to be addressed by Robert Cecil once more? Would I have to hop and dance through the dark streets again?
I have to say that... I already felt dizzy and benighted. So many people seemed to be making demands of me, and insinuating that on my compliance hinged the welfare of the state. So much was obscure and likely to remain so. One demand clashed with another. Loyalty to my sovereign lady the Queen was one thing, loyalty to the Chamberlain’s Company was another, and it did not seem as though the two loyalties were destined to meet and shake hands. Apart from this, there was my respect and, dare I say it?, affection for Messrs Burbage, Shakespeare, Phillips, etc.MoreLess
I have to say that... I already felt dizzy and benighted. So many people seemed to be making demands of me, and insinuating that on my compliance hinged the welfare of the state. So much was obscure and likely to remain so. One demand clashed with another. Loyalty to my sovereign lady the Queen was one thing, loyalty to the Chamberlain’s Company was another, and it did not seem as though the two loyalties were destined to meet and shake hands. Apart from this, there was my respect and, dare I say it?, affection for Messrs Burbage, Shakespeare, Phillips, etc.MoreLess
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