Prince Hal and Poins rob Falstaff and the other robbers.  Hotspur's plot against King Henry proceeds.

Prince Hal's first great speech.  Double robbery at Gadshill planned.  A plot against King Henry.

The Ghost of Christmas Present continues through London.  We meet the Cratchits.  Scrooge responds to Tiny Tim; the Ghost throws Scrooge's words back at him.

Henry IV's plan to lead a Crusade is disrupted by internal strife.  We meet Prince Hal and Falstaff.

King Henry pardons Aumerle, but has other rebels beheaded.  Richard is murdered by Exton.  The play ends and the stage is set for Henry IV Part 1.

Scrooge relives the wonderful Christmas party of Mr. Fezziwig and breaks up with his fiancee.  We meet the Ghost of Christmas Present.

Marley's ghost departs promising that Scrooge will be visited by three spirits.  We meet the ghost of Christmas past - Scrooge's past.

Richard completes his abdication.  Bolingbroke prepares his coronation. Richard is imprisoned and his queen is exiled to France. We hear of Bolingbroke's son, Prince Hal.

Richard surrenders to Bolingbroke.  He initially states loyalty to Richard, but proceeds immediately to seize the crown.

Scrooge goes home on Christmas Eve night and meets the ghost of his old partner, Jacob Marley.