SCENE II. France. Plains in Anjou. Enter CHARLES, BURGUNDY, ALENÇON, LA PUCELLE, and forces, marching. Charles. 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 And keep not back your powers in dalliance. Enter MESSENGER. Mes. Success unto our valiant general, And happiness to his accomplices! Charles. What tidings send our scouts? I pr'ythee, speak. Mes. The English army, that divided was Into two parties, is now conjoin'd in one, Charles. 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. Pu. Of all base passions, fear is most accursed. Command the conquest, Charles, it shall be thine; Let Henry fret, and all the world repine. Charles. Then on, my lords; and France be fortunate! [Exeunt. SCENE III. The same. Before Angiers. Alarums. Excursions. Enter LA PUCELle. Pu. The regent conquers, and the Frenchmen fly. [thunder. Now help, ye charming spells, and periapts; 1 Enter Fiends. 2 This speedy quick appearance argues proof Help me this once, that France may get the field. [they walk about, and speak not. I Charms worn about the neck as preservatives from disease or danger. 2 The north was supposed to be the particular habitation of evil spirits. O, hold me not with silence over-long! Where I was wont to feed you with my blood, In earnest of a farther benefit, So you do condescend to help me now. No hope to have redress ?-My body shall [they hang their heads. [they shake their heads. wonted furtherance ? Cannot my body, nor blood-sacrifice, you to your Then take my soul; my body, soul, and all, Sce! they forsake me. [they depart. Now the time is come, That France must vail 2 her lofty-plumed crest, And let her head fall into England's lap. My ancient incantations are too weak, [Exit. Alarums. Enter French and English fighting. LA PUCELLE and YORK fight hand to hand. CELLE is taken. The French fly. LA PU York. Damsel of France, I think, I have you fast. Unchain your spirits now with spelling charms, 1 Whereas. 2 Lower. |