Elizabeth - a play

Act I - Part XI

Henry VIII: We are gathered here today for the execution of an orphan girl who stole a priceless royal artifact. Such a crime can only be punishable by death

Townspeople: DEATH! DEATH! DEATH!

Henry VIII: Have you anything to say for yourself?

Eliza (defiantly): Yes, as a matter of fact I do. It wasn't me, Lady Prescott planted it! This whole thing is so ridiculous and I DIDN'T DO IT!

Lady P: How could you accuse me of such a thing! I was so kind to you and you betrayed me like this (begins to fake cry)

Eliza: If I'm going to die, I want you all to know what a WITCH this woman is. The only reason she took in us orphans was to look good and like she actually cares about anyone but herself. She didn't treat us with kindness, but with utmost cruelty. She even drove her daughter to run away!

Henry VIII: I think we've heard quite enough. Executioner!

(Henry puts cloth over Eliza's head)

(Executioner begins to walk across the courtyard, but is knocked over by the viking, holding chips)

Viking: This could be an interesting showdown to watch!

Henry VIII: Get back to your time! Can't you see we're busy

Viking: Can't I'm afraid, my time machine broke. Want some mcdonalds?

(Holds out chips)

(Henry grabs one)

Henry VIII: mmm tasty

(Grabs whole box)

Viking: Where did my chips go??? (knocks on the floor) I know you're thereeeee

(Peggy pulls cloth off Eliza, grabs her wrist and tugs through the crowd, which is on the verge of a riot)

Eliza: Huh?

Elina: Come on you idiot, we're saving you

(Hurry through the crowd)

(Lady P whacks Henry VIII on the head with a stick)

Henry VIII: WHAT ARE YOU DOING?!?!?!
Lady P: Stealing your kingdom that's what!

Eliza: Oh my god! Did that really just happen!

Elina: My mother is so unpredictable

Lady P: Seize the royal family!

Peggy: Quick, up here, before we get spotted

(townspeople screaming)

Eliza: This is absolute chaos! Who would have known this was her plan all along?

Elina: Come on, we haven't the time to dawdle

Eliza: Where are we going?

Peggy: The queen Catherine's chambers

Eliza: WHAT?!?!? Are you insane or something

Elina: no, it'll be perfectly fine