The scene opens in the palace, where King Henry is preparing to go to bed. He asks the servants to carry him to the throne room, but they refuse. He tells them to move the statues of the dead to the king's palace, but the servants refuse, saying that they will not be moved until the next day. Henry tells them that he will not blame them for what they have done. He reminds them of the pain he has caused them, and they are reminded of how much he has loved them. He says that he has to pay them back with his life.