Killing of Simon Sudbury
Angry rebels storm the Tower of London, confront Simon Sudbury, the Archbishop of Canterbury, and drag him to Tower Hill where they execute him.
Setting
Tower of London, Tower Hill, England. The scene unfolds in the shadow of the imposing White Tower, with its thick stone walls and narrow windows. The courtyard is cobbled, uneven underfoot, and littered with debris from the rebel's assault. The air is thick with dust and the acrid smell of burning torches.
Characters
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Simon Sudbury
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A tall, elderly man with a gaunt face, deep-set eyes, and a prominent nose. His thinning white hair is partially covered by his ecclesiastical headgear. His hands are slender, with long fingers that often clasp together in prayer or nervous tension.
Rebel Leader
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A rugged, broad-shouldered man in his late 30s with sun-weathered skin and deep-set, fiery eyes. His dark hair is matted with sweat and dust, and a jagged scar runs from his left temple to his jawline, a testament to past struggles. His hands are calloused from years of labor, and his stance exudes raw, commanding energy.
Rebel Fighter
secondary
A burly man in his late 30s with a weather-beaten face, sunken cheeks, and a missing front tooth. His muscular arms bear scars from years of labor, and his calloused hands grip a makeshift weapon tightly. His dark hair is matted with sweat and dust, and his wild eyes gleam with fury.
Tower Guard
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A middle-aged man of sturdy build, his face weathered from years of service. His dark hair is streaked with grey, and his beard is trimmed short. His eyes are wide with alarm, and sweat beads on his forehead from the exertion and stress of the moment.
Dialog
Simon Sudbury
Good people, I beseech you in the name of our Lord Christ, lay down your arms and let us speak as reasonable men!
Rebel Leader
Reasonable? When ye've bled us dry with your taxes and left our children to starve? The time for talk is past!
Rebel Fighter
Aye, enough of his honeyed words! To Tower Hill with the bloodsucker!
Simon Sudbury
Miserere mei, Deus... You know not what judgment you bring upon your souls this day!
Rebel Leader
Our souls? 'Tis your neck that'll meet the block, priest! The people have spoken their judgment!
Rebel Fighter
Drag him! Let the traitor see the sun one last time 'fore his head rolls!
Simon Sudbury
In manus tuas, Domine... Into thy hands, O Lord, I commend my spirit...
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