Henry VI, Part 1 (Modern)

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2.0.22399 Enter Charles [the Dauphin reading a letter, the Dukes of] Burgundy, Alencon, [the] Bastard [of Orléans], 2400Reignier [Duke of Anjou], and Joan [la Pucelle].
2.12401Charles
 These news, my lords, may cheer our 2402drooping spirits.
2.22403'Tis said, the stout Parisians do revolt
2.32404And turn again unto the warlike French.
2.42405Alencon
 Then march to Paris, royal Charles of France,
2.52406And keep not back your powers in dalliance.
2.62407Pucelle
 Peace be amongst them if they turn to us;
2.72408Else, ruin combat with their palaces.
2.7.12409 Enter [a] Scout.
2.82410Scout
 Success unto our valiant general,
2.92411And happiness to his accomplices.
2.102412Charles
 What tidings send our scouts? I prithee speak.
2.112413Scout
 The English army, that divided was
2.122414Into two parties, is now conjoined in one,
2.132415And means to give you battle presently.
2.142416Charles
 Somewhat too sudden, sirs, the warning is;
2.152417But we will presently provide for them.
2.162418Burgundy
 I trust the ghost of Talbot is not there.
2.172419Now he is gone, my lord, you need not fear.
2.182420Pucelle
 Of all base passions, fear is most accursed.
2.192421Command the conquest, Charles, it shall be thine;
2.202422Let Henry fret and all the world repine.
2.212423Charles
 Then on, my lords; and France be fortunate.
2.21.12424 Exeunt.

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Henry VI, Part 1 (Modern)