Original
Modern English
Can it be possible that no man saw them? It cannot be: some villains of my court Are of consent and sufferance in this.
Is it possible that no one saw them? It can’t be: some criminals in my court Are involved and willing in this.
I cannot hear of any that did see her. The ladies, her attendants of her chamber, Saw her abed, and in the morning early They found the bed untreasured of their mistress.
I haven’t heard of anyone who saw her. The ladies, her attendants in her room, Saw her in bed, and early in the morning They found the bed empty without their mistress.
My lord, the roynish clown, at whom so oft Your grace was wont to laugh, is also missing. Hisperia, the princess’ gentlewoman, Confesses that she secretly o’erheard Your daughter and her cousin much commend The parts and graces of the wrestler That did but lately foil the sinewy Charles; And she believes, wherever they are gone, That youth is surely in their company.
My lord, the mischievous clown, whom you often Used to laugh at, is also missing. Hisperia, the princess’ maid, Admits that she secretly overheard Your daughter and her cousin praising The skills and good qualities of the wrestler Who recently defeated the strong Charles; And she believes that wherever they’ve gone, That young man must be with them.
Send to his brother; fetch that gallant hither; If he be absent, bring his brother to me; I’ll make him find him: do this suddenly, And let not search and inquisition quail To bring again these foolish runaways.
Send for his brother; bring that young man here; If he’s not here, bring his brother to me; I’ll make sure he finds him: do this quickly, And don’t let the search or investigation stop Until we find these foolish runaways.