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- 50. Henry V begins - O, for a muse of fire
Shakespeare's great war play, Henry V, begins. The World War II era Laurence Olivier version of this play is available free on line at https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=5BLBQIwZ_h4 . I highly recommend it.
30 min - 49. Henry IV Part 2 concludes - I know thee not, old man. Fall to thy prayers
Prince Hal is coronated as Henry V and banishes Falstaff. We hear rumor of forthcoming war with France.
21 min - 48. Henry IV Part 2 - God save thy Grace, King Hal, my royal Hal
New King Henry V decides to cast off his old dissolute companions and instead takes the Chief Justice as his closest advisor. Falstaff hurries to London in anticipation of reward and high office.
30 min - 47. Henry IV Part 2 - You won it, wore it, kept it, gave it me.
Henry IV dies. Long live the King! Falstaff is in great expectation and the Chief Justice in fear as to what Henry V may be and do.
30 min - 46. Henry IV Part 2 - ’Tis seldom when the bee doth leave her comb In the dead carrion.
Prince John tricks the rebels into dispersing their army and then arrests them. Falstaff looks forward to his advancement. The King hears of the rebels' defeats, but is very ill.
30 min - 45. Henry IV Part 2 - He cannot so precisely weed this land
Falstaff promises to put Justice Shallow down when he (Falstaff) is promoted at court. The rebels, led by the Archbishop of York, enter into negotiations with Price John.
30 min - 44. Henry IV Part 2 - We have heard the chimes at midnight
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.
30 min - 43. Henry IV Part 2 - but an honester and truer-hearted man—well, fare thee well.
The tavern scene. Falstaff fights with Pistol. Prince Hal and Poins disguise themselves as drawers (waiters) and overhear Falstaff insulting them.
26 min - 42. Henry IV Part 2 - Let the end try the man
Falstaff continues the exchange with Mistress Quickly and the Chief Justice. Prince Hal and Poins return to London. Northumberland decides to flee to Scotland.
30 min - 41. Henry IV Part 2 - What trust is in these times?
The Chief Justice is introduced as a foil to Falstaff. Falstaff's health appears to be failing. The rebels gather forces.
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