# Scene I explained — All’s Well That Ends Well

> Chapter companion for All’s Well That Ends Well by William Shakespeare.

## What happens

Helena, the Widow, and Diana arrive in Marseilles, exhausted from their travels. Helena seeks an audience with the King of France to present a petition, but learns he has already departed for Rousillon. She entrusts a gentleman with her petition and resolves to follow the king.

## Character check-ins

### Helena

Arrives in Marseilles with the Widow and Diana, seeking the king to present a petition.

### Widow Capilet

Accompanies Helena and Diana, expressing dismay at the king's departure.

### Diana

Present with Helena and the Widow in Marseilles.

### Gentleman A Stranger

Encountered by Helena in Marseilles; informs her the king has left for Rousillon and agrees to deliver her petition.

## Key lines

> All's well that ends well yet, Though time seem so adverse and means unfit.

Everything will turn out fine in the end, even though the timing and circumstances seem unfavorable now.

_Helena expresses optimism despite the setback of the king's departure._

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