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Death of Richard II

A deposed and weakened Richard II sits in his freezing cell at Pontefract Castle as his captors enter for the final time. Whether through forced starvation or a violent struggle against his guards, th

Setting

A cold, stone-walled chamber in the lower levels of Pontefract Castle, with a high, narrow window that lets in only the faintest light. The room is sparsely furnished, and the air is thick with the scent of damp stone and mildew.

Characters

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Richard II
primary
A once-regal man in his early 30s, now gaunt and pale from prolonged imprisonment. His shoulder-length brown hair is unkempt, his beard patchy from neglect. His blue eyes, once sharp with royal authority, now appear dull and resigned. His frame, once accustomed to fine garments and royal posture, is slumped and weakened, his skin clinging to his bones.
Guard Captain
secondary
A man of rugged, weather-beaten features with a jagged scar running from his left temple to his jawline. He is broad-shouldered and barrel-chested, possessing the calloused hands of a career soldier. His hair is cropped short and peppered with grey, and his eyes are a cold, flinty grey that show no sign of pity for the fallen king.
Servant
background
A gaunt and soot-streaked man of small stature, showing signs of a harsh life of labor. His hands are calloused and stained with ash, and his hair is a matted, greasy brown, hacked short with a dull blade. He has a sunken chest and a slight hunch, making him appear even smaller than he is.

Dialog

Richard II So... does our noble cousin Henry send no word, no writ, no breath of mercy to this tomb he calls a chamber?
Guard Captain The prisoner will speak no more of kingship. It is forbidden.
Richard II Forbidden? By whose authority? The same that stole the crown from God's anointed?
Guard Captain By the law of steel and the will of Parliament. The bread is untouched again.
Richard II Let Henry starve his own conscience then, if he dare face God's judgment after this.
Guard Captain Fetch the physician. The prisoner raves.
Richard II Rex sum... regem me esse memento...

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