Henry VI Part 1 Act 1 Scene 6 William Shakespeare

"Henry VI Part 1 Act 1 Scene 6" is not a song but a scene from Shakespeare's play. It features themes of power, ambition, and the struggle for the English crown. The lyrical meaning revolves around the political turmoil and the characters' aspirations. As a theatrical piece, it has influenced literature and drama. #Theater

SCENE VI. The same.

Enter, on the walls, JOAN LA PUCELLE, CHARLES, REIGNIER, ALENCON, and Soldiers

JOAN LA PUCELLE
Advance our waving colours on the walls;
Rescued is Orleans from the English
Thus Joan la Pucelle hath perform'd her word.

CHARLES
Divinest creature, Astraea's daughter,
How shall I honour thee for this success?
Thy promises are like Adonis' gardens
That one day bloom'd and fruitful were the next.
France, triumph in thy glorious prophetess!
Recover'd is the town of Orleans:
More blessed hap did ne'er befall our state.

REIGNIER
Why ring not out the bells aloud throughout the town?
Dauphin, command the citizens make bonfires
And feast and banquet in the open streets,
To celebrate the joy that God hath given us.

ALENCON
All France will be replete with mirth and joy,
When they shall hear how we have play'd the men.

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