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 Beaton: Sir Thomas Randolph is here, Madam.

Mary: We will receive him.
 * ( moves to the door, and, Elizabeth's Ambassador at Holyrood, comes in. goes.  kneels to , who gives him her hand.  He rises.  points him to a chair.  They both sit)

Mary: Have you more news of our cousin?

Randolph: Her Majesty's physician reports complete recovery.

Mary: You comfort me. Even so slight an indisposition is watched by the world with anxiety.

Randolph: I sent special word to my mistress of Your Majesty's concern.

Mary: I count you always among my true friends. That is to be in a small band, Sir Thomas.

Randolph: I am very sensible of the honour, Madam.

Mary: My cousin and I should meet. Such affection should not suffer so long a delay.