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Death of Richard II in captivity

Richard II, the deposed king of England, lies dying in his cold, damp dungeon cell in Pontefract Castle. The guard captain and a guard stand watch, their expressions unreadable. Richard, weakened and

Setting

A cold, damp dungeon cell in Pontefract Castle, Yorkshire, England. The cell is small and rectangular, with rough-hewn stone walls and a low, vaulted ceiling. The only entrance is a heavy, iron-bound oak door with a small barred window. A narrow slit in the wall allows a faint glimpse of the night sky, but provides no warmth. The floor is covered with a thin layer of straw, which has turned damp and musty.

Characters

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Richard II
primary
A man in his early 30s, with a gaunt and pale face that speaks of prolonged confinement. His once-regal bearing is diminished but not entirely broken, with sharp cheekbones and deep-set eyes that still hold a spark of defiance. His hair, once well-groomed, is now unkempt and streaked with premature grey.
Guard Captain
secondary
A broad-shouldered man in his early forties with a weathered face marked by old scars. His nose is slightly crooked from past brawls, and his thick, dark beard is streaked with grey. His cold, steely eyes assess everything with military precision.
Guard
background
A burly man in his late 30s with a weathered face, short-cropped brown hair, and a thick beard. His hands are calloused from years of wielding weapons, and his stance suggests military training. His eyes are wary, constantly scanning the room for threats.

Dialog

Richard II Does my cousin send you to mock me further, or does he at last grant me the mercy of death?
Guard Captain You'll know Henry's will when he chooses to send word. Until then, you keep.
Richard II How the wheel of fortune turns... I who was crowned at Westminster now 'keep' like a side of mutton in Pontefract's larder.
Guard Captain Spare me your philosophizing. The watch changes at midnight.
Richard II Ah yes... the changing of the guard. Tell me, captain—when they come for me, will it be with steel or with silence?

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