History of Henry VI, Part I (1592)

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Title Variant: The First Part of King Henry the Sixth; or, Harry the Sixth
by Christopher Marlowe, Thomas Nashe, and Anonymous, adapted by Shakespeare
Date variant: 1591-2
Online Critical Edition in Progress - Version 1.a.
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Act V, Scene 2

France. Plains in Anjou.

Charles, King of France
These news, my lord, may cheer our drooping spirits:
'Tis said the stout Parisians do revolt
And turn again unto the warlike French.

Duke of Alencon
Then march to Paris, royal Charles of France,
And keep not back your powers in dalliance.

Joan la Pucelle
Peace be amongst them, if they turn to us;
Else, ruin combat with their palaces!

Scout
Success unto our valiant general,
And happiness to his accomplices!

Charles, King of France
What tidings send our scouts? I prithee, speak.

Scout
The English army, that divided was
Into two parties, is now conjoined in one,
And means to give you battle presently.

Charles, King of France
Somewhat too sudden, sirs, the warning is;
But we will presently provide for them.

Duke of Burgundy
I trust the ghost of Talbot is not there:
Now he is gone, my lord, you need not fear.

Joan la Pucelle
Of all base passions, fear is most accursed.
Command the conquest, Charles, it shall be thine,
Let Henry fret and all the world repine.

Charles, King of France
Then on, my lords; and France be fortunate!

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