The sum of money, which I promised Should be deliver'd to his holiness For clothing me in these grave ornaments. Leg. I will attend upon your lordship's leisure. Win. Now, Winchester will not submit, I trow, Or be inferior to the proudest peer. Humphrey of Gloster, thou shalt well perceive, I'll either make thee stoop, and bend thy knee, [Exeunt. SCENE II. France. Plains in Anjou. Enter Charles, Burgundy, Alençon, La Pucelle, and forces, marching. Char. These news, my lords, may cheer our drooping spirits: "Tis said, the stout Parisians do revolt, And turn again unto the warlike French. Alen. Then march to Paris, royal Charles of France, And keep not back your powers in dalliance. Puc. Peace be amongst them, if they turn to us; Else, ruin combat with their palaces! Enter a Messenger. Mess. Success unto our valiant general, And happiness to his accomplices! Char. What tidings send our scouts? I pr'ythee, speak. Mess. The English army, that divided was Into two parts, is now conjoin'd in one; And means to give you battle presently. Char. Somewhat too sudden, sirs, the warning is; But we will presently provide for them. 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 accurs'd:Command the conquest, Charles, it shall be thine; Let Henry fret, and all the world repine. Char. Then on, my lords; and France be fortu[Exeunt. nate! 1 SCENE III. The same. Before Angiers. Alarums: Excursions. Enter La Pucelle. Puc. The regent conquers, and the Frenchmen Now help, ye charming spells, and periapts* ; You speedy helpers, that are substitutes Enter Fiends. [Thunder. This speedy quick appearance argues proof Help me this once, that France may get the field. [They walk about, and speak not. O, hold me not with silence over-long! Where I was wont to feed you with my blood, In earnest of a further benefit; So you do condescend to help me now.→ [They hang their heads. No hope to have redress?-My body shall * Charms sewed up. + The north was supposed to be the particular habitation of bad spirits. Pay recompense, if you will grant my suit. Cannot my body, nor blood-sacrifice, [Exit. Alarums. Enter French and English, fighting. La Pucelle and York fight hand to hand. La Pucelle is taken. The French fly. York. Damsel of France, I think I have you fast: And may ye both be suddenly surpris'd York. Fell, banning+ hag! enchantress, hold thy tongue. Puc. I pr'ythee, give me leave to curse awhile. |