The Spanish Tragedy: Act 4, Scene 3 Summary & Analysis

Hieronimo enters, followed by the Duke of Castile. Hieronimo asks Castile if he will give a copy of the play to the King of Spain. Castile agrees and exits. Hieronimo calls to Balthazar and asks if he is ready. He tells him to bring a padded chair out for the king, and Balthazar enters with a chair. He puts the chair down and exits, leaving Hieronimo alone. “The plot is laid of dire revenge,” he says. “On then, Hieronimo, pursue revenge, / For nothing want but acting of revenge.”