Shakespeare Closely Read

44. Henry IV Part 2 - We have heard the chimes at midnight


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King Henry cannot sleep due to this worries over the rebellion, "Uneasy lies the head that wears a crown."  He remembers that Richard prophesied that Northumberland (Percy) would also revolt against Henry.  Falstaff is pressing soldiers and meets two friends from his youth, Justices Shallow and Shadow.


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