Henry VI, Part 1

Act 5, Scene 2

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CHARLES

These news, my lords, may cheer our drooping spirits:
said the stout Parisians do revolt
And turn again unto the warlike French.

ALENÇON

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

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

What tidings send our scouts? I , speak.

SCOUT

The English army, that divided was
Into two parties, is now conjoin’d in one,
And means to give you battle .

CHARLES

Somewhat too sudden, sirs, the warning is;
But we will provide for them.

BURGUNDY

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

PUCELLE

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

CHARLES

Then on, my lords; and France be fortunate!

All of Henry VI, Part 1

Act 1

Act 1, Scene 1Act 1, Scene 2Act 1, Scene 3Act 1, Scene 4Act 1, Scene 5Act 1, Scene 6,

Act 2

Act 2, Scene 1Act 2, Scene 2Act 2, Scene 3Act 2, Scene 4Act 2, Scene 5,

Act 3

Act 3, Scene 1Act 3, Scene 2Act 3, Scene 3Act 3, Scene 4,

Act 4

Act 4, Scene 1Act 4, Scene 2Act 4, Scene 3Act 4, Scene 4Act 4, Scene 5Act 4, Scene 6Act 4, Scene 7,

Act 5

Act 5, Scene 1Act 5, Scene 2Act 5, Scene 3Act 5, Scene 4Act 5, Scene 5

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