First, that, without the king’s consent or knowledge,
You wrought to be a legate; by which power
You maim’d the jurisdiction of all bishops.
-Earl of Surrey
King Henry the Eighth Act III, Scene ii, Line 312
We’re still in the histories, I see.
This is the part of Henry VIII where they undo Wolsey. Or perhaps Henry has him undone; I’m not quite sure. In any event, today’s line, as it states, is the first in the list of offenses that Cardinal Wolsey has committed. It turns out to be a pretty long list.
Then…
Then…
Item…
That…
Then…
By the time they’re done with the list, Wolsey is done as well. That’s right, stick a fork in him, he’s done.
I don't think there's much relevance here (though they are talking about eating like kings), but I did think it was pretty funny.
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