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Tom is uncomfortable that the men around him don't sit down, even when he bids them to. His uncle tells him they are not accustomed to it.
St. John enters and asks Tom to dismiss all but the Earl of Hertford. The king has sent St. John with the following commands for the prince:
1)He will hide his ailment
2)He is not to deny that he is the prince
3)He will act like a prince
4)He will accept the honor shown to him
5)He is not to speak to anyone of low birth
6)He is to act like he recognizes people and try to remember them-or keep quiet if he cannot remember.
7)If he needs advice, he is to ask Lord Hert
