Despite the Lord Chamberlain's reassurances, Buckingham is still uneasy about the situation and expresses his concerns to his servant. He worries that he may have unwittingly offended the king or Cardinal Wolsey and that this is why he has been summoned. His servant tries to calm him down and advises him to speak the truth when he appears before the council.

The scene ends with the arrival of Cardinal Wolsey, who greets Buckingham and invites him to follow him to the council chamber. Buckingham is still nervous, but agrees to go with him. The Lord Chamberlain and Buckingham's servant exit, leaving Wolsey and Buckingham alone on stage. Wolsey expresses his concerns about Buckingham to the audience, suggesting that he may be plotting against the king and that the council needs to investigate him further.

As the conversation continues, the Duke of Norfolk enters and informs Wolsey that the King wishes to speak with him. Wolsey leaves the room, and Buckingham expresses his distrust of the Cardinal, suspecting that he is trying to gain more power and influence. Norfolk defends Wolsey, stating that he is a loyal servant of the King and that his intentions are honorable.

When Wolsey returns, he informs the assembled nobles that the King wants to meet with them. The Duke of Buckingham expresses his concerns once more, and Wolsey tries to reassure him by saying that the King only wishes to discuss matters of state. The scene ends with the nobles agreeing to meet with the King and Wolsey, and Buckingham still expressing his doubts and suspicions about the Cardinal's true motives.

Cardinal Wolsey enters the room and informs them that the trial will take place the next day. He assures them that justice will be served and that he has no personal vendetta against the Duke. However, the others remain suspicious of his motives and continue to criticize him.

The Duke of Norfolk and the Duke of Buckingham exchange insults, and the tension in the room increases. The Duke of Buckingham is eventually escorted out of the room, and the others discuss their plans for the future. They express their desire to see Wolsey removed from power and their hope that the King will take their side.

The scene ends with the Duke of Norfolk and Lord Abergavenny leaving the room, leaving Cardinal Wolsey alone. He reflects on his own power and the plots against him, but remains confident in his abilities to maintain control.

As the scene progresses, Buckingham's fate becomes increasingly evident. Wolsey convinces the king to sign a warrant for Buckingham's arrest and trial, and the Duke is led away to the Tower of London. Wolsey revels in his victory, but is also concerned about the potential backlash from the people, who hold Buckingham in high regard.

The scene is full of political intrigue and manipulation. Wolsey is portrayed as a scheming and power-hungry figure, willing to do whatever it takes to maintain his position at court. Buckingham, on the other hand, is a noble and honorable character who is ultimately betrayed by those around him.

The themes of justice, power, and loyalty are all explored in this scene. The characters' actions and motivations are complex and multi-layered, making for a gripping and thought-provoking piece of drama.

Buckingham continues to protest his innocence but is ultimately taken away to the Tower of London. As he is led offstage, he delivers a soliloquy in which he reflects on the downfall of others who were once in positions of power and wonders if the same fate awaits him.

Meanwhile, the Earl of Surrey and the Duke of Norfolk discuss the situation and express their support for Buckingham. They believe that he has been unjustly accused and that Wolsey is behind the plot to bring him down. Surrey also expresses his romantic interest in Anne Boleyn, who he believes will soon become the king's mistress.

The scene ends with a conversation between Wolsey and the Lord Chancellor, who express their satisfaction with Buckingham's arrest and discuss how they can use the situation to further their own political ambitions. Wolsey reveals that he has a plan to convince the king to divorce his wife and marry Anne Boleyn, which he believes will strengthen his own position at court.

Griffith expresses sympathy for the Cardinal but also acknowledges that he may have brought some of his problems upon himself. He notes that the Cardinal's extravagant lifestyle and love of luxury have made him many enemies among the common people and the nobility alike.

As the two men continue to talk, they are interrupted by the entrance of the Duke of Buckingham. Buckingham is also a powerful and influential figure at court, but he has fallen out of favor with the King and is now under suspicion of treason. He tells Cromwell and Griffith that he has been arrested and brought before the King, who has accused him of plotting against him.

Buckingham insists that he is innocent of any wrongdoing and begs the two men to intercede on his behalf with the King. Cromwell and Griffith promise to do what they can to help him, but they also warn him that his situation is perilous and that he should be careful not to say or do anything that might make his situation worse.

The scene ends with Buckingham expressing his gratitude to the two men and making plans to flee the country if he is unable to clear his name.

The trial begins with the reading of the indictment against Buckingham. He is accused of speaking ill of the king and plotting against him. Buckingham denies the charges and demands to face his accusers. The Duke of Norfolk, who is the Lord High Steward presiding over the trial, refuses Buckingham's request and orders the trial to continue.

Next, several witnesses are called to testify against Buckingham. They accuse him of various treasonous acts, including meeting with foreign ambassadors and discussing the possibility of overthrowing the king. Buckingham again denies the charges and maintains his innocence.

As the trial continues, Buckingham grows more and more agitated. He realizes that he has no chance of receiving a fair trial and that the outcome has already been decided. He delivers a powerful speech in which he condemns Wolsey and the other members of the court for their corruption and injustice.

Despite Buckingham's impassioned defense, the court finds him guilty of treason and sentences him to death. Buckingham accepts his fate with dignity and nobility, declaring that he is ready to face his maker. The scene ends with Buckingham being led away to his execution, while the other characters reflect on the tragic outcome of his trial.

As they continue to talk, the gentlemen are interrupted by the arrival of a messenger, who brings news that the king's council has decided to arrest the Duke of Buckingham on charges of treason. The gentlemen are surprised by this turn of events, as Buckingham had always been a loyal supporter of the king. They speculate that the Duke's downfall may have been caused by the machinations of the Cardinal, who they believe is jealous of Buckingham's popularity and influence.

The scene ends with the gentlemen expressing their sadness at the Duke's fate, and their fear that the Cardinal's power will continue to grow unchecked. They vow to remain vigilant and to do what they can to protect the kingdom from the Cardinal's schemes.

Cardinal Wolsey enters and expresses his concern about the queen's popularity among the people. He suggests that the king should be present at the trial to show his support for the proceedings.

The Duke of Norfolk then enters and criticizes Wolsey for his handling of the situation. Norfolk accuses Wolsey of being too concerned with his own power and influence rather than the well-being of the kingdom.

The conversation turns to the king's relationship with Anne Boleyn and Wolsey suggests that the king may be swayed to abandon Anne if he believes it is in the best interest of the country. Norfolk disagrees and defends Anne's honor.

The scene ends with Wolsey expressing his concern about the growing power of the Protestant movement and the potential threat it poses to the Catholic Church.