Act 4, Scene 3
Because Hamlet is a popular Prince, Claudius cannot punish him too severely in Denmark for murdering Polonius. Sending Hamlet to England seems the only remedy to Claudius' desperate situation. Teasing the King with riddles, Hamlet vaguely reveals the location of Polonius' hidden corpse. Claudius orders Guildenstern to prepare Hamlet immediately for a speedy departure. England has recently fallen under Denmark's command and must pay tribute to King Claudius. In secret letters written to the English King, Claudius instructs England to murder Hamlet upon his arrival.
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