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Queen Isabel is lonely and melancholy without her husband Richard by her side. He is off at war with Ireland, and she is constantly accompanied by her ladies-in-waiting, who try to distract her from worry. However, the Queen is in no mood for any joyful activity. The scene has two ladies with the queen, although the script notes only one of them speaking.
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QUEEN What sport shall we devise here in this garden,
To drive away the heavy thought of care?
Lady Madam, we'll play at bowls.
QUEEN 'Twill make me think the world is full of rubs,
And that my fortune rubs against the bias.
Lady Madam, we'll dance.
QUEEN My legs can keep no measure in delight,
When my poor heart no measure
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