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  • Title: Henry VI, Part 1 (Folio 1, 1623)

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    Henry VI, Part 1 (Folio 1, 1623)

    Scoena Tertia.
    Enter Charles, Burgundy, Alanson, Bastard,
    2400 Reignier, and Ione.
    Char. These newes (my Lords) may cheere our droo-
    ping spirits:
    'Tis said, the stout Parisians do reuolt,
    And turne againe vnto the warlike French.
    2405 Alan. Then march to Paris Royall Charles of France,
    And keepe not backe your powers in dalliance.
    Pucel. Peace be amongst them if they turne to vs,
    Else ruine combate with their Pallaces.
    Enter Scout.
    2410 Scout. Successe vnto our valiant Generall,
    And happinesse to his accomplices.
    Char. What tidings send our Scouts? I prethee speak.
    Scout. The English Army that diuided was
    Into two parties, is now conioyn'd in one,
    2415And meanes to giue you battell presently.
    Char. Somewhat too sodaine Sirs, the warning is,
    But we will presently prouide for them.
    Bur. I trust the Ghost of Talbot is not there:
    Now he is gone my Lord, you neede not feare.
    2420 Pucel. Of all base passions, Feare is most accurst.
    Command the Conquest Charles, it shall be thine:
    Let Henry fret, and all the world repine.
    Char. Then on my Lords, and France be fortunate.
    Exeunt. Alarum. Excursions.