Act 5, Scene 2: France. Plains in Anjou

SCENE II. France. Plains in Anjou.

    Enter CHARLES, BURGUNDY, ALENCON, BASTARD OF ORLEANS, REIGNIER, JOAN LA PUCELLE, and forces

CHARLES

    These news, my lord, may cheer our drooping spirits:
    'Tis said the stout Parisians do revolt
    And turn again unto the warlike French.

ALENCON

    Then march to Paris, royal Charles of France,
    And keep not back your powers in dalliance.

JOAN LA PUCELLE

    Peace be amongst them, if they turn to us;
    Else, ruin combat with their palaces!

    Enter Scout

Scout

    Success unto our valiant general,
    And happiness to his accomplices!

CHARLES

    What tidings send our scouts? I prithee, speak.

Scout

    The English army, that divided was
    Into two parties, is now conjoined in one,
    And means to give you battle presently.

CHARLES

    Somewhat too sudden, sirs, the warning is;
    But we will presently provide for them.

BURGUNDY

    I trust the ghost of Talbot is not there:
    Now he is gone, my lord, you need not fear.

JOAN LA PUCELLE

    Of all base passions, fear is most accursed.
    Command the conquest, Charles, it shall be thine,
    Let Henry fret and all the world repine.

CHARLES

    Then on, my lords; and France be fortunate!

    Exeunt