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Claudius has realized that his nephew, Hamlet, knows that Claudius murdered Hamlet's father, the King. He has summoned his two spies, Rosencrantz and Guildenstern, to form a plan. Claudius intends to banish Hamlet to England and Rosencrantz and Guildenstern are to accompany him. Claudius knows that he is a guilty man, but he cannot fully repent as he still enjoys the fortunes he has gained as a result of his crime. While Claudius kneels in prayer, Hamlet passes behind him and contemplates
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Enter KING CLAUDIUS, ROSENCRANTZ, and GUILDENSTERN
KING CLAUDIUS
I like him not, nor stands it safe with us
To let his madness range. Therefore prepare you;
I your commission will forthwith dispatch,
And he to England shall along with you:
The terms of our estate may not endure
Hazard so dangerous as doth hourly grow
Out of his lunacies.
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