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| SCENE II. France. Plains in Anjou. |
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Enter CHARLES, BURGUNDY, ALENCON, BASTARD OF ORLEANS, REIGNIER, JOAN LA PUCELLE, and forces
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| CHARLES |
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These news, my lord, may cheer our drooping spirits:
'Tis said the stout Parisians do revolt
And turn again unto the warlike French.
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| ALENCON |
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Then march to Paris, royal Charles of France,
5 And keep not back your powers in dalliance.
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| JOAN LA PUCELLE |
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Peace be amongst them, if they turn to us;
Else, ruin combat with their palaces!
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Enter Scout
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| Scout |
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Success unto our valiant general,
And happiness to his accomplices!
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| CHARLES |
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10 What tidings send our scouts? I prithee, speak.
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| Scout |
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The English army, that divided was
Into two parties, is now conjoined in one,
And means to give you battle presently.
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| CHARLES |
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Somewhat too sudden, sirs, the warning is;
15 But we will presently provide for them.
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| BURGUNDY |
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I trust the ghost of Talbot is not there:
Now he is gone, my lord, you need not fear.
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| JOAN LA PUCELLE |
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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.
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| CHARLES |
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Then on, my lords; and France be fortunate!
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Exeunt
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