King Henry VI, Part I

King Henry VI, Part I

ACT V SCENE II	France. Plains in Anjou.
	Enter CHARLES, BURGUNDY, ALENCON, BASTARD OFORLEANS, REIGNIER, JOAN LA PUCELLE, and forces
CHARLES	These news, my lord, may cheer our drooping spirits:
	'Tis said the stout Parisians do revolt
	And turn again unto the warlike French.
ALENCON	Then march to Paris, royal Charles of France,	5
	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!
	Enter Scout
Scout	Success unto our valiant general,
	And happiness to his accomplices!	10
CHARLES	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	Somewhat too sudden, sirs, the warning is;	15
	But we will presently provide for them.
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,	20
	Let Henry fret and all the world repine.
CHARLES	Then on, my lords; and France be fortunate!
	Exeunt