(Flourish. Enter King and Queen,
ROSENCRANTZ and GUILDENSTERN, with
attendants.)
CLAUDIUS
Rosencrantz and Guildenstern--you're here! We've been
waiting!
GERTRUDE
We're so pleased you've arrived!
Welcome!
ROSENCRANTZ & GUILDENSTERN
R: At your service. G: We're at your service.
CLAUDIUS
You've heard a little about Hamlet's transformation, and how
he's not adjusting very well.
ROSENCRANTZ & GUILDENSTERN
R: Yes, my lord. G: (Nodding.)
GERTRUDE
He talks about you both, often. No one else is as close to
him as you two are. I'm hoping just the sight of you will
bring him back around to his self.
CLAUDIUS
Yes, we ask that you stay along with us for awhile. Keep the
prince company, try and cheer him up, and try to get a sense
of what's afflicting him so badly. It might be something we
don't yet know about.
GERTRUDE
Your extended visit shall receive a royal recompense.
GUILDENSTERN
As your loyal servants we give ourselves up in full bent.
ROSENCRANTZ
Our service is at your command.
CLAUDIUS
Excellent, then!
GERTRUDE
Thank you both--and please go to him now, right away.
(Motioning to attendants.) Bring these gentlemen to where
Hamlet is.
GUILDENSTERN
We pray our presence is both pleasing to him, and helpful to
the court.
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