Oct 13, 2008

Henry V | Act III, Scene 7 Summary and Analysis

New Characters:

Lord Rambures: a French noble and military commander

Duke of Orleans: a French noble and military commander

Summary
The final scene of this act shifts the focus once again to the French military leaders—the Constable, the Dauphin, Lord Rambures, and others—who are camped opposite Henry at Agincourt and evidently prepared for battle. They spend much of the scene in light-hearted banter. The Dauphin speaks about his own steed, which “bounds from the earth,” a Pegasus which “trots the air,” and so forth. Orleans tries to cut him short, first...