The king questions Hamlet about Polonius, and then tells Hamlet that he is being sent to England, where he has secretly planned to have Hamlet executed.
The prince initially refuses to tell Claudius where he has hidden Polonius’ body, but eventually gives him a hint to its location.
The duo bring Hamlet to Claudius and are sent to England alongside the prince.
The duo bring Hamlet to Claudius and are sent to England alongside the prince.
Rosencrantz and Guildenstern bring Hamlet back to Claudius, who wants to know where Hamlet has put Polonius' body. Hamlet, still acting insane, refuses to answer Claudius directly. Instead, he cleverly insults Claudius, but cloaks his digs in what sounds like nonsense. Finally, Hamlet drops a hint about the location of the body. After sending some of his attendants to retrieve it, Claudius tells Hamlet that he’s being sent to England with Rosencrantz and Guildenstern. Once Hamlet leaves, Claudius reveals his true plan: as soon as Hamlet arrives in England, he’ll be put to death by the English court.
