BASTARD.
And doth beget new courage in our breasts.
ALENÇON.
Pucelle hath bravely play’d her part in this,
And doth deserve a coronet of gold.
CHARLES.
Now let us on, my lords, and join our powers,
And seek how we may prejudice the foe.
[Exeunt.]
SCENE IV. Paris. The Palace.
Enter the King, Gloucester, Bishop of Winchester, Exeter, York, Warwick and Vernon; Suffolk, Somerset, Basset and others. To them, with his soldiers, Talbot.
TALBOT.
My 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. [Kneels.]
KING HENRY.
Is this the Lord Talbot, uncle Gloucester,
That hath so long been resident in France?
GLOUCESTER.
Yes, if it please your Majesty, my liege.
KING HENRY.
Welcome, 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.