Book 2 / Act 1 — SCENE V.
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The same. Enter MORTIMER, approaching cautiously.
MORTIMER (to KENNEDY). Step to the door, and keep a careful watch, I have important business with the queen.
MARY (with dignity). I charge thee, Hannah, go not hence—remain.
MORTIMER. Fear not, my gracious lady—learn to know me.
[He gives her a card.
MARY (She examines it, and starts back astonished). Heavens! What is this?
MORTIMER (to KENNEDY). Retire, good Kennedy; See that my uncle comes not unawares.
MARY (to KENNEDY, who hesitates, and looks at the QUEEN inquiringly). Go in; do as he bids you.
[KENNEDY retires with signs of wonder.