Sep 5, 2008

Henry V | Act IV, Scene 2 Summary and Analysis

New Characters:
Lord Grandpre: a French noble and military commander

Lord Beaumont: a French noble and military commander

Summary
The scene returns to the French camp as the sun rises, signaling the beginning of the battle. While the Dauphin and other officers mount up, mention is again made of the the enemy’s pitiful condition, and again we see their self-assurance. Constable says they need only take the field and their mere presence will scare the English to death:

Do but behold yond poor and starved band,
And your [i.e., the nobles’] fair show...