Douglas remarks that the Lord of Stafford already was killed that day for also pretending to be the king, and after Blunt is killed, Hotspur arrives and identifies him as yet another counterfeiter. Blunt is dressed in the same clothes as King Henry, and pretends to be the king. Act Five, Scene Threeĭouglas and Blunt encounter each other on the battlefield. In the middle of his speech he is interrupted twice by messengers, one of whom informs the him that the king is approaching. Hotspur then delivers his speech to the troops as a way of rallying them, but comments that he is not gifted at making speeches. Hotspur remarks that Vernon seems, "enamored," by Prince Harry. Vernon further informs Hotspur that Hal was very gracious and that he complimented Hotspur on his previous valor and success. Worcester then tells Hotspur about Hal's offer to fight him in single combat. When Hotspur arrives, Worcester tells him that Henry is set on going to battle and that the king did not offer any mercy. He is afraid that, having been implicated as a traitor, Henry will destroy the rebels anyway at a later date.
Worcester tells Vernon that he will not tell Hotspur about the King's offer of pardon. Falstaff decides that dying for honor is a silly thing to do, and that he would rather live. Hal tells him that it is impossible to protect someone as large as he, and that Falstaff "owest God a death" (5.1.126).
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Henry then tells Worcester that he offers the rebels full pardon if they immediately decamp and return home.įalstaff asks Hal to protect him in the battle. King Henry, knowing this would be dangerous but wishing the war could in fact end with only one man dying, says, "And, Prince of Wales, so dare we venture thee, / Albeit considerations infinite / Do make against it" (5.1.101-103). Hal steps forward and briefly praises Hotspur, after which he challenges Hotspur to a single combat. Worcester tells him that he would like to end this rebellion, but cannot since Henry broke his word by illegally seizing the throne. King Henry, surrounded by his assembled nobles, meets with Worcester.
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