[We cut to map room as the King speaks to Lord Chiswick, who again beats on the drum]
We burst in and slaughter their gizzards. [laughs]
[arrives] My Lord, news...
What?
The Spanish Infanta has arrived.
Ah, good news![Messenger 1 leaves] Soon we will have Spain in our grip.
[arrives] My Lord, news...
What?
The King of France sends his greetings.
Ah, good news! [Messenger 2 leaves] My diplomacy triumphs.
My Lord, news...
What?
Lord Wessex is dead.
[raises his arms in triumph; the messenger raises his own arms too] Ah- [loweres his arms] This news is not so good.
Pardon, My Lord?
I like it not. Bring me some other news.
Pardon, My Lord?
I LIKE NOT THIS NEWS! BRING ME SOME OTHER NEWS!!!
Yes, My Lord! [leaves as the King tosses things around angrily. He arrives with more news] My Lord, news...
King Richard IV: What?
Lord Wessex is not dead.
Ah, good news! [lifts his arms halfway; the messenger does the same] Let there be joy and celebration; let jubilation reign!
Yes, My Lord.
Oh yes, [points at the messenger, who mimics him] and tell Osmund that, to further strengthen ties with Spain, he marries tomorrow.
Yes, My Lord. [leaves]
[seeing that he broke one of the horse figures in his earlier rampage, tosses it aside] Chiswick, fresh horses!
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