Now that's a mission worthy of great men! I'm only sorry that his numbers are so few and those men he has sick and starving on the march. When he sees our army, I'm sure his heart will sink with fear and he'll offer us a large sum in exchange for avoiding battleof.
KING OF FRANCE
Therefore, Lord Constable, haste on Montjoy
And let him say to England that we send
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To know what willing ransom he will give.
—Prince Dauphin, you shall stay with us in Rouen.
KING OF FRANCE
Have Montjoy hurry, then, Lord Constable, and have him ask the king of England what he is willing to pay us to get out of the war. Prince Dauphin, you'll stay with me in Rouen.
DAUPHIN
Not so, I do beseech your Majesty.
DAUPHIN
No, please, I beg your Majesty.
KING OF FRANCE
Be patient, for you shall remain with us.
—Now forth, Lord Constable and princes all,
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And quickly bring us word of England's fall.
KING OF FRANCE
Be patient, because you're staying with me. Go now, Lord Constable and all you princes, and quickly bring us news of England's defeat.
