Ham. Sir, I lack advancement.
Ros. How can that be, when you have the voice of the king himself for your succession in Denmark?[97]
Ham. Ay, sir, but While the grass grows,—the proverb is something musty.[98]
Enter HORATIO and Musicians (R.H.)
O, the recorders:[99]—let me see one.—So; withdraw with you:—
[Exeunt HORATIO and Musicians R.H. GUILDENSTERN,
after speaking privately to ROSENCRANTZ, crosses