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Scene IVParis. The palaceEnter King Henry VI, Gloucester, Bishop OF Winchester, York, Suffolk, Somerset, Warwick, Exeter, Vernon Basset, and others. To them with his Soldiers, TalbotTalbotMy gracious prince, and honourable peers, Hearing of your arrival in this realm, I have awhile given truce unto my wars, To do my duty to my sovereign: In sign, whereof, this arm, that hath reclaim’d To your obedience fifty fortresses, Twelve cities and seven walled towns of strength, Beside five hundred prisoners of esteem, Lets fall his sword before your highness’ feet, And with submissive loyalty of heart Ascribes the glory of his conquest got First to my God and next unto your grace.KneelsKing Henry VIIs this the Lord Talbot, uncle Gloucester, That hath so long been resident in France?GloucesterYes, if it please your majesty, my liege.King Henry VIWelcome, brave captain and victorious lord! When I was young, as yet I am not old, I do remember how my father said A stouter champion never handled sword. Long since we were resolved of your truth, Your faithful service and your toil in war; Yet never have you tasted our reward, Or been reguerdon’d with so much as thanks, Because till now we never saw your face: Therefore, stand up; and, for these good deserts, We here create you Earl of Shrewsbury; And in our coronation take your place.Sennet. Flourish. Exeunt all but Vernon and BassetVernonNow, sir, to you, that were so hot at sea, Disgracing of these colours that I wear In honour of my noble Lord of York: Darest thou maintain the former words thou spakest?BassetYes, sir; as well as you dare patronage The envious barking of your saucy tongue Against my lord the Duke of Somerset.VernonSirrah, thy lord I honour as he is.BassetWhy, what is he? as good a man as York.VernonHark ye; not so: in witness, take ye that.Strikes himBassetVillain, thou know’st the law of arms is such That whoso draws a sword, ’tis present death, Or else this blow should broach thy dearest blood. But I’ll unto his majesty, and crave I may have liberty to venge this wrong; When thou shalt see I’ll meet thee to thy cost.VernonWell, miscreant, I’ll be there as soon as you; And, after, meet you sooner than you would.Exeunt
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William Shakespeare: Henry VI (Pt 1), Act IV
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