The Works of William Shakespeare [Cambridge Edition] [Vol. 5 of 9] · William Shakespeare
SCENE II. _France._ _Plains in Anjou_.
_Enter_ CHARLES, BURGUNDY, ALENÇON, BASTARD, REIGNIER, LA PUCELLE, _and Forces_. _Char._ These news, my lords, may cheer our drooping spirits: [aeb001] ’Tis said the stout Parisians do revolt And turn again unto the warlike French. [aeb003] _Alen._ Then march to Paris, royal Charles of France, And keep not back your powers in dalliance. [aeb005] _Puc._ Peace be amongst them, if they turn to us; Else, ruin combat with their palaces! [aeb007] _Enter_ Scout. _Scout._ Success unto our valiant general, And happiness to his accomplices! _Char._ What tidings send our scouts? I prithee, speak. ·aeb010· _Scout._ The English army, that divided was Into two parties, is now conjoin’d in one, [aeb012] And means to give you battle presently. _Char._ Somewhat too sudden, sirs, the warning is; But we will presently provide for them. ·aeb015· _Bur._ I trust the ghost of Talbot is not there: Now he is gone, my lord, you need not fear. _Puc._ Of all base passions, fear is most accursed. Command the conquest, Charles, it shall be thine, Let Henry fret and all the world repine. ·aeb020· _Char._ Then on, my lords; and France be fortunate! [_Exeunt._
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