I’ll send him packing – Shakespeare Speaks

It’s early morning at The Globe theatre. William Shakespeare and his actors are
rehearsing Henry IV part 1. In this scene it’s late at night and young
Prince Hal, played by Robert Harley and his friend Falstaff – that’s Thomas Swann – are in the
pub, but the King’s messenger has just arrived…
Shall I give him his answer?
Prithee do, Jack.
Faith, and I’ll send him packaged…
Stopppppp!!!
Thomas, Thomas… it’s packing. I’ll send him packing, not packaged!
You’re not putting him in a box or a parcel!
Remember, you want the King’s messenger to go away!
Sorry Will. I’m not my best today.
One too many beers last night eh, Thomas?
He think’s he’s Falstaff for real!
Thomas, listen to me. Falstaff and Prince Hal are having a great time.
That’s why Hal doesn’t want to see the messenger.
Will…?
What is it, Robert?!
I do like the messenger’s name! Gravity. Gravity!
A serious man who doesn’t like to have fun! Not like Falstaff – he’s…
Old!
And fat!
He’s always telling jokes!
He’s never got any money!
That last bit’s true enough, Will.
Now, now, Thomas, you’re perfect for this part – the audience are going to love you!
Let’s go again.
from ‘What doth Gravity do out of his bed at midnight?’
What does Gravity do out of his bed at midnight?
Shall I give him his answer? Prithee do, Jack. Faith, and I’ll send him packing.
Bravo! Let’s take a break.
We’ll leave them there for now.
This is our chance to do it, and we should send them packing with their tails between their legs.
I’ve no patience when people try to sell me things at the door. I usually send them packing.
Let’s try it once more.
Come on, Thomas!
You can do it!
Will you all shush!
To shush, or not to shush: that is the question!