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Shakespeare plays HENRY V, King of England


Illustration: Shakespeare plays Henry dressed in medieval style; he looks amorous, one arm around the waist of Princess Katherine, the other gesturing enthusiastically.  She appears rather pleased by the compliments being paid her Thumbnail: Shakespeare on stage.  Use as a link to the full-size illustration

Having given the French king's armies a sound thrashing, Henry decides to consolidate his military success by wooing the king's daughter. She is flattered.
Henry V
Act 5 Scene 2


What Pistol said
about Henry:


"A fine fellow with a heart of gold: a lad of life, an imp of fame, of fist most valiant. I kiss his dirty shoe."

Henry V
Act 4 Scene 1

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