Henry VIII of England wants to divorce his wife, Queen Katharine of
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Start: Wolsey: The King called me early this morning. Exceptionally early. Thomas: What did he want? Wolsey: A son.
End: Thomas: If I were you, I’d deal with the King’s case here in London. You have the Pope’s authority-- get him his divorce before Europe wakes up to what’s happening. Wolsey: When Europe wakes up it may break this country apart.
Poulton, Mike. Wolf Hall and Bring Up the Bodies: The Stage Adaptation. Picador, New York. 2009, pp. 112-116.
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