Hamlet
What results have come from Cornelius' and Voltemand's trip to Norway? Has Claudius's use diplomacy rather than war been justified? What will fortinbras be doing next? Can we expect to see him in Denmark after all ? Why?
ACT I scene Ii
ACT I scene Ii
Voltemand and Cornelius report that the King of Norway, after looking into his nephew Fortinbras’ actions, found out that he was indeed planning to invade Denmark. The King of Norway then rebuked Fortinbras and ordered him to abandon his plan of Danish conquest, which young Fortinbras agreed to do. Overjoyed at his nephew’s acquiescence, Norway then rewarded Fortinbras with a generous annual allowance. Further, Norway granted Fortinbras leave to levy war against the Polish. Finally, the ambassadors report that Norway seeks Claudius’ permission to allow Fortinbras passage through Denmark in this proposed campaign against Poland. Claudius declares his approval of this message and says that he will consider its details anon.