Vocabulary

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Captain of the Guards: “Guards, ATTENTION!”

Coach Driver: “Here we are, my Lord.”
Earl of Stafford, Royalist: “That will do, dammit. I’m not a damn cripple.

My sticks. “Where are my sticks? Come on, my boy!”
Assistant: “Here you are, my Lord.”
Earl of Stafford, Royalist: “Give me those damn things.

And who the devil are you?”

Sir Edward Hyde, King’s Advisor: “Edward Hyde.”
Earl of Stafford, Royalist: “Where is His Majesty?”
Sir Edward Hyde, King’s Advisor: “He’s at prayers, My Lord.”
Earl of Stafford, Royalist: “Ay! He might very well pray. He might need some help.

First the Irish, and now the Scots. He shouldn’t turn his back on either of them.”
 

 
Bishop: “Let us give thanks to All Mighty God as He has seen blessed to fit this table with the fruits of his bounty. In the name of our Lord, Jesus Christ, Amen.”

Amen.

Charles I, King of England: “I must remark with some distress that His Highness, Prince Charles was absent from prayers.”
Henrietta Maria, Queen of England: “He was with me, My Lord.”
King Charles, I: “He was at prayer with you? In your chapel?”
Queen Henrietta Maria: “Yes, My Lord.”
King Charles I: “I am most displeased. It’s not fitting for the future king of England to make a devotion to the Catholic Chapel. Your private beliefs are respected — But this is a Protestant country, and as head of both Church and State, It is my god-given duty that it so remains.”
Queen Henrietta Maria: “His Highness found the whole business so boring, My Lord that he fell asleep; didn’t you Charles?”
Charles II, Prince of Wales: “Yes, ma’am.”
Queen Henrietta Maria: “I believe you will find your church as solid as ever, My Lord.”
King Charles I: “Nevertheless, you will kindly see that it does not happen again.”
Queen Henrietta Maria: “Yes, My Lord.”
 

Sir Edward Hyde, Advisor: “Your Majesty, the Earl of Stafford awaits your pleasure.”
Charles I, King of England: “My good Lord Stafford, welcome back to England.”
Earl of Stafford: “Thank you My Lord. Your Majesty. Your Royal Highness. Most Noble Sovereign.”
King Charles I: “A chair, My Lordship.”
Earl of Stafford: “Thank you, My Lord.”
King Charles I: “Sorry to see you in pain.”
Earl of Stafford: “The ague from the bogs of Ireland, my Lord. God forsaken place — saying in your presence, My Lord Bishop.”
 

 
King Charles I: “We would not have summoned you Lord Stafford had the situation here not been of the greatest urgency. You’ve doubtless heard that the Scottish rebels are marching on Newcastle.”
Earl of Stafford: “Aye, My Lord.”
King Charles I: “You will whip these barbarians to their senses.”
Earl of Stafford: “But what of Ireland, My Lord?”
King Charles I: “We’ll deal with Ireland in good time. You’ll march an army on Scotland.”
Early of Stafford: “An army? What army? Most of your army lies rotting beneath the bogs of Ireland. What’s left of it is hard pressed to keep law and order.”
King Charles I: “Then we will raise a second army.”
 

 
Sir Edward Hyde, Advisor: “Your Majesty, that may be easier said than done.”
Early of Stafford: “What? I guarantee I could raise an army of three thousand (3,000) men under arms inside a month!”
Sir Edward Hyde, Advisor: “But could you guarantee their loyalty, My Lord?”
Early of Stafford: “Isn’t there an Englishman living who would draw a sword against his King’s enemies?”
Sir Edward Hyde, Advisor: “But there would be many Englishmen, My Lord Stafford who would more readily draw swords against the King.”
Early of Stafford: “My Lord, who is this Jackanape, who mouths of treason, My Lord?”
King Charles I: “You’ve been away a long time, Stafford: much here has changed.”
Earl of Stafford: “Aye, I can see that.”
King Charles I: “I fear that Edward speaks the truth.
 

 
King Charles I: “To put an effective army in the field will cost a million pounds—the Crown does not have a million pounds.”
Earl of Stafford: “Are we going to just sit here and do nothing?”
King Charles I: “Then I will summon Parliament and instruct them to provide . . . money.”
Earl of Stafford: “PARLIAMENT?!? The King of England go cap-in-hand to the common people like . . .”

Queen Henrietta Maria: “A BEGGAR!”

Earl of Stafford: “Aye! A BEGGAR!”

King Charles I: “I have no choice.”

Earl of Stafford: “I say, take the money! You My Lord are absolved before God and before Man, from any subjection. For in extreme necessity, the King is acquitted from all rule of government.
I can do all that his power permits.”
King Charles I: “Where is the power of a king without an army?”
Earl of Stafford: “I warrant you, I’ll raise an army. We’ll reduce this Kingdom to submission in one summer!”

King Charles I: “Do you mean, sir, that I should declare war against my own people?”

Earl of Stafford: “Aye! Before they declare war on you!”

Questions

Serf. The Earl of Stafford is a very polite, courteous gentleman. True or false?

Peasant, Peon. Was the King of England waiting for the Earl of Stafford? Did King Charles I greet the Earl of Stafford when he arrived at Whitehall Palace?

Foot Soldier, Archer, Pikeman. The King and Queen of England live a very humble and modest lifestyle. What do you think? Do they have very private lives?

Tradesman, Journeyman (Baker, Tailor, Carpenter). In the 1600s, were English people very religious, religious, in the middle, partially religious, secular, or atheist?

Jester, Minstrel, Troubadour, Musician. Is every member of the English Royal Family Anglican? Do all members of the English Royal Family belong to the Church of England?

Artisan, Craftsman. The Earl of Stafford is in great physical condition. Is this correct or incorrect? Is he Irish? Does he admire and respect Ireland?

Clergy, Priest, Monk. Did the King and the Earl talk about art, music, literature, philosophy, poetry, theology? Is the King’s main enemy France?

Merchant, Trader. At that time, England had a large army. The English army was large and powerful. Is this right or wrong? Would it have been quick and easy to assemble a large and powerful army?

Yeoman. What was the main sticking point? What was the main problem or obstacle for the King to achieve his goal?

Vassal. Everyone in England is loyal to their king and country. Is this correct or incorrect? Everyone in the palace, everyone in England had the same character, personality, views, ideas, attitudes and outlooks. Do you agree?
 
 
 
Knight, Squire. Are you familiar with the English Civil War, Oliver Cromwell, King Charles I, the Parliamentarians, Round Heads, Cavaliers?

What do you think about the English Civil War?

Gentry. Has the form of your countries government changed over history?

Nobility (Lord, Earl, Duke). What are some political “issues” in your nation and the world??

Archbishop, Bishop, Cardinal. Would you like to see any reforms of changes?

Monarchy, Royalty. What might happen in the future?