1 Cit.
Why, can this news be true? is't possible?
The great lord Cromwell arrested upon treason?
I hardly will believe it can be so.

2 Cit.
It is too true, sir. Would it were otherwise,
Condition I spent half the wealth I have!
I was at Lambeth, saw him there arrested,
And afterward committed to the Tower.

1 Cit.
What, was't for treason that he was committed?

2 Cit.
Kind, noble gentleman! I may rue the time:
All that I have, I did enjoy by him;
And if he die, then all my state is gone.

1 Cit.
It may be hoped that he shall not die,
Because the king did favour him so much.

2 Cit.
O sir, you are deceiv'd in thinking so:
The grace and favour he had with the king,
Hath caus'd him have so many enemies.
He that in court secure will keep himself,
Must not be great, for then he is envied at.
The shrub is safe, when as the cedar shakes;
For where the king doth love above compare,
Of others they as much more envied are.

1 Cit.
'Tis pity that this nobleman should fall,
He did so many charitable deeds.

2 Cit.
'Tis true; and yet you see in each estate
There's none so good, but some one doth him hate;
And they before would smile him in the face,
Will be the foremost to do him disgrace.
What, will you go along unto the court?

1 Cit.
I care not if I do, and hear the news,
How men will judge what shall become of him.

2 Cit.
Some will speak hardly, some will speak in pity.
Go you to the court; I'll go into the city;
There I am sure to hear more news than you.

1 Cit.
Why then soon will we meet again: adieu^{8 note}! [Exeunt.

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