Rosencrantz

Rosencrantz is introduced as a courtier sent by the king and queen to speak with Hamlet. Reports Hamlet’s distracted state and agrees to give him “a further edge” to encourage his purpose. Rosencrantz offers to help hasten the Players' arrival. Rosencrantz is tasked to escort Hamlet to England Rosencrantz inquires about the dead body and is instructed to bring Hamlet to Claudius. Rosencrantz is referenced as traveling to England.