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King Henry VI, Part I

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ACT V SCENE II France. Plains in Anjou. 
[ Enter CHARLES, BURGUNDY, ALENCON, BASTARD OF ORLEANS, REIGNIER, JOAN LA PUCELLE, and forces ]
CHARLESThese news, my lord, may cheer our drooping spirits:
'Tis said the stout Parisians do revolt
And turn again unto the warlike French.
ALENCONThen march to Paris, royal Charles of France,
And keep not back your powers in dalliance.5
JOAN LA PUCELLEPeace be amongst them, if they turn to us;
Else, ruin combat with their palaces!
[Enter Scout]
ScoutSuccess unto our valiant general,
And happiness to his accomplices!
CHARLESWhat tidings send our scouts? I prithee, speak.10
ScoutThe English army, that divided was
Into two parties, is now conjoined in one,
And means to give you battle presently.
CHARLESSomewhat too sudden, sirs, the warning is;
But we will presently provide for them.15
BURGUNDYI trust the ghost of Talbot is not there:
Now he is gone, my lord, you need not fear.
JOAN LA PUCELLEOf all base passions, fear is most accursed.
Command the conquest, Charles, it shall be thine,
Let Henry fret and all the world repine.20
CHARLESThen on, my lords; and France be fortunate!
[Exeunt]

Continue to 1 Henry VI, Act 5, Scene 3

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