This historic book may have numerous typos and missing text. Purchasers can download a free scanned copy of the original book (without typos) from the publisher. Not indexed. Not illustrated. 1884 Excerpt: ...130 His contemplation were above the earth, And fix'd on spiritual objects, he should still Dwell in his musings; but I am afraid His thinkings are below the moon, not worth His serious considering. Takes Ms seat, and whispers Lovell, who goes to Wolsey. Wol. Heaven forgive me!--135 Ever God bless your highness! K. Hen. Good my lord, You're full of heavenly stuff, and bear the inventory Of your best graces in your mind; the which You were now running o'er: you have scarce time To steal from spiritual leisure a brief span 140 To keep your earthly audit: sure, in that I deem you an ill husband, and am glad To have you therein my companion. Wol. Sir, For holy offices I've a time; a time To think upon the part of business which 145 I bear i' the state; and nature does require Her times of preservation, which perforce I, her frail son, amongst my brethren mortal, Must give my 'tendance to. K. Hen. You have said well. Wol. And ever may your highness yoke together, 150 As I will lend you cause, my doing well With my well saying! K. Hen. "Tis well said again; And 'tis a kind of good deed to say well: And yet words are not deeds. My father lov'd you: He said he did; and with his deed did crown 155 His word upon you. Since I had my office, I've kept you next my heart; have not alone Employ'd you where high profits might come home, But par'd my present havings, to bestow My bounties upon you. Wol. aside What should this mean 1 160 Sur. aside to the others The Lord increase this business! K. Hen. Have I not made you The prime man of the state? I pray you, tell me, If what I now pronounce you have found true; And, if you may confess it, say withal, If you are bound to us or no. What say you 1 165 Wol. My sovereign, I confess your royal graces, Shower'd on me daily,...