Elizabeth plots revenge from her sanctuary in Westminster Abbey, while Richard seeks support for a usurpation. All of their hopes and fears hang on the outcome of the next council.
Please forgive my abrupt summons.
Je vous prie de pardonner
cette demande soudaine.
Vi prego di perdonarmi 
per la convocazione improvvisa.
Por favor, me perdoe por
chamá-la tão de repente.
Умоляю вас, простите,
что вызвала столь срочно!