Henry VI Part 1 Act 4 Scene 3 William Shakespeare

"Henry VI Part 1 Act 4 Scene 3" is a dramatic monologue reflecting themes of honor, courage, and the burdens of leadership. The speaker grapples with the weight of responsibility in battle. The piece's unique blend of poetic language and emotional intensity captures the essence of Shakespearean drama. #ClassicalTheater

SCENE III. Plains in Gascony.

Enter a Messenger that meets YORK. Enter YORK with trumpet and many Soldiers

YORK
Are not the speedy scouts return'd again,
That dogg'd the mighty army of the Dauphin?

MESSENGER
They are return'd, my lord, and give it out
That he is march'd to Bourdeaux with his power,
To fight with Talbot: as he march'd along,
By your espials were discovered
Two mightier troops than that the Dauphin led,
Which join'd with him and made their march for Bourdeaux.

YORK
A plague upon that villain Somerset,
That thus delays my promised supply
Of horsemen, that were levied for this siege!
Renowned Talbot doth expect my aid,
And I am lowted by a traitor villain
And cannot help the noble chevalier:
God comfort him in this necessity!
If he miscarry, farewell wars in France.

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