1. Amanda Nyuma

2. She is insistent, indeed insane. Her state of mind will needs be pitied. I will not speak with her. GentlewomenQueen Gertrude

3. OpheliaGentlewomen Let her come in. ~ How now Ophelia Let her come in. ~ How now Ophelia How should I your true-love know. From another one? By his cockle hat and staff. How should I your true-love know. From another one? By his cockle hat and staff.

4. Gentlewomen exits Nay but Ophelia- He is dead and gone, lady, He is dead and gone; At his head a grass-green turf, At his heel a stone. He is dead and gone, lady, He is dead and gone; At his head a grass-green turf, At his heel a stone. Ophelia Queen Gertrude

5. King Claudius Queen Gertrude Alas, look here, my lord Enter King

6. Ophelia King Claudius How do you, pretty lady? Well, God ‘ild you! They say the owl was a baker’s daughter.

7. Ophelia King Claudius Queen Gertrude Gentlewomen How long has she been thus? I hope all will be well. We must be patient’ but I cannot choose but weep, to think they would lay him I’ the cold ground.

8. Ophelia Exit

9. Follow her closely; give her good watch, I pray you. Gentlewomen King Claudius

10. King Claudius Monologue