Chapter 26 act five

First London.palace The sound of the trumpet.Enter KING HENRY, Gloucester, and Exeter. Have you read the letters from Pope Henry, the Emperor of Rome, and the Count of Armagnac? Gloucester I have seen, my lord.The gist of the letter is: They implore His Majesty to make peace with France. What is Henry Wang Xianqing's opinion? Gloucester this--your majesty.In order not to cause Christians to bleed and to restore peace in all aspects, the only way is to negotiate a peace. KING HENRY Well, indeed, uncle.I have always believed that the people of our two countries follow the same religion, and if we kill each other, it is against the will of God and against human feelings.

Gloucester Besides, my lord, there is one more advantageous condition, which will make the peace sooner, and when it is more secure: the Count of Armagnac, the close ally of Charles the Dauphin of France, is a master in France. For a powerful person, he is willing to marry his only daughter to the king and present a generous dowry. King Henry marry me!Uncle, I am still young!It is reasonable for me to concentrate on studying now, and it is not yet the time to talk about love.However, according to Xianqing's opinion, let's summon the envoys from various countries and give them an answer.As long as it can glorify God and benefit the country, I can accept any suggestion.

Enter WINCHESTER in his cardinal garb, with a legate and two ambassadors. Exeter (aside) How!Winchester is promoted, when did he become a cardinal?I think a prophecy of King Henry V is really about to be fulfilled.He once said: "Once he becomes a cardinal, he wants to fight the king." King Henry's envoys, we have carefully considered the credentials you handed over.Your intentions for coming here are very good, and the method you proposed is also very reasonable. Therefore, we decided to propose the terms of the peace and send the imperial envoy of Winchester to France. Gloucester (to one of the ambassadors) As to your master's proposal, the Earl of Armagnac, I have given my lord a detailed account.About your princess's virtuous beauty, as well as the value of dowry, have all been announced one by one.The king was very pleased with what he heard, and decided to marry your princess as my queen.

King Henry has a piece of jewelry here, please take it as an engagement present, and to express my admiration for her.Lord Protector, send these envoys to Dover, where they sail home, and wish them safety at sea. (Exit all but Winchester and the Legate.) Winchester Wait a moment, my lord.Thanks to the Pope for promoting me this time, I am very grateful to be able to wear this solemn attire.I have agreed to present a sum of money to show my heart. Before you leave for your country, please take this money on your behalf. Teacher, when you are free, I will come to teach you. Winchester (aside) From now on, I, Winchester, will not be ashamed to stand before the highest nobles.Gloucester, I want you to know that my bishop will not be bullied by you any more when it comes to birth or power.Unless you bow your head and plead guilty, I will turn our country upside down. (same below.)

Second France.Anzuo Plain Charles, Burgundy, Alençon, and Joan of Arc marched in line with their soldiers. Mrs. Charles, we have exciting news.It is reported that the strong people of Paris have defected from England to our French side. Alençon Then, my lord, let us march to Paris without delay. Joan, if the people of Paris submit to our country, bless them with peace; if not, let the towers and palaces there be reduced to ashes! Enter the Scout. Scouts, I hope my master will be successful, and my lords will be safe and sound! What news do you have, Charlie?Speak quickly. Scout The British army was split into two factions, and now they are united again, and they are about to attack you.

My lords, Charles, this alarm has come too hastily, and we must respond immediately. Your Highness Burgundy, Talbot is dead anyway, his ghost will not appear, we need not panic. Joan Of all base passions, fear is the worst.Your Highness, as long as you call out and say that you must win, victory will be yours.We're going to make Henry restless, and the whole world is going to be upset about him. CHARLEY Well, fuck him, gentlemen!Wish me good fortune in France! (same below.) The third game is the same as before.angels city front Trumpet sound.The two armies fought.Enter Joan. Joan of Arc was victorious, and the French army collapsed.All kinds of spells, save me; ghosts who foretell to me future events, save me. (Thunder) Great and small messengers of the Northern Ghost King, you are able to save the suffering, so come and rescue me from this crisis.

Enter the ghosts. Joan of Arc, you listened to my call and came immediately. It can be seen that you are still willing to contribute to me as usual.All you acquainted elves, handpicked from the Underworld, do one more favor to make France victorious. (The ghost walks back and forth, silently) Oh, don't keep talking!I used my blood to support you before, and this time I will cut off an arm and give it to you in exchange for your greater help to me. Please forgive me and save me. (The ghosts hang their heads down) Can't be saved?If you agree to my request, I would like to give you my body as a reward. (Ghosts and others shake their heads) Could it be that using my body and my blood as a sacrifice can't win the aid you have always given me?Then take my soul, my body, my everything, and don't let France fall in the hands of the British. (The ghost waits to leave) No, they abandoned me!It seemed her luck that France must shed her trembling helmet and bow her knees to England.The spells I used in the past are no longer effective, and I cannot resist the powerful forces from hell.France, you must be doomed. (Down.)

Drums and horns.The two armies fought.Joan of Arc re-enters, engages York, Joan of Arc is captured, and the French retreat. Yorkie Frenchwoman, I think I've got you fast.You might as well try to recite the spell again to see if you can call the goblin and save you.The booty this time is indeed not bad, even if it is offered to the devil, it will surely be rewarded by him.Look, the ugly witch lowered her head, she was afraid she was trying to use some magic to transform me into something! You are bad enough, Joan, you can't be any worse. York, Dauphin Charles is your favorite, and you despise anyone but his looks.

Joan of Arc woe to you and Charlie!May you both be strangled by bloody hands while sleeping in your bed! York, you cursing shrew, shut up! Joan I'm sorry, but I'll curse a little longer. Curse you, York thief, till you're at the stake. (same below.) Trumpet sound.Enter Suffolk, leading Margaret. Suffolk Whatever you will, you are my captive. (Looking at her) Oh, beauty, don't be afraid, don't run away.I will never touch you except to salute you.I kiss your slender fingers to wish eternal peace, and you see, I put them tenderly on the other side of your light waist.Whose lady are you?Tell me, I can make offerings with fragrance.

Margaret Whoever you are, my name is Margaret, the daughter of the king, and my father is the king of Naples. I am not humble in Suffolk, I am an earl, and Suffolk is my title.Rare baby in the world, don't take it for granted, we were destined to fall into my hands in a previous life.I want to hide you under my wings like a mother swan protects her little swans. Although you are a captive, you are very dear.If you are not satisfied with this, then as a friend of Suffolk, go wherever you like. (Margaret tries to move away) Ah, wait a minute!How can I let her go?My hand is willing to let go, but my heart is not willing to let go.Her beautiful appearance dazzled my eyes, as if the sun caressed the smooth surface of the water, and the reflected waves dazzled my eyes.I would love to woo her, but I dare not speak.I want to take the pen and ink and write down my passionate love mood.Oh, bah, Poehler, why do you despise yourself so much?Aren't you used to sweet talk?Didn't she fall into your palm?Are you bewildered when you see a bitch?Hey, indeed, a beautiful face can really make people so fascinated that they can't even control their tongues.

Margaret Pray, Earl of Suffolk—if I have not misunderstood your name—how much ransom will you ask for my release?I ask you this, because I am already your prisoner in view of the situation. Suffolk (Aside.) You haven't tried to woo her, how can you be sure she'll refuse you? Margaret Why don't you answer me?How much ransom do you want me to pay? Suffolk (aside) She's fair, let's woo her; she's a woman, let's have her. Margaret Will you accept the ransom?Are you willing or not? Suffolk (aside) Lover, you've got a wife, don't you forget?How can you take Margaret as a mistress again? Margaret He seems unwilling to listen to what I say, let me go. Suffolk (narrator) Thinking of this, things are difficult, like pouring a basin of cold water. Margaret What was he rambling about?This man must be crazy. Suffolk (narrator) But there's always a way. Margaret But I beg you to answer me. Suffolk (aside) I'll have Princess Margaret.To whom?Humph, to our king.Hi Wooden Brain Seeds! Margaret (overhearing) He's talking about wood, he's probably a carpenter. Suffolk (narrator) In this way, my idea can be realized, and the two countries can be reconciled.However, there is another layer of concern: although her father is the king of Naples and also the Duke of Anzuo and Maine, but his property is not rich, I am afraid that our ministers may not approve of this marriage. Do you hear Margaret, General?Are you free now? That's what Suffolk (narrator) must do, and there's nothing they can do against it.Henry is still young, and when he hears that there is a beautiful woman, his ears will go soft.Princess, I want to talk to you about a secret matter. Margaret (narrator) I'm caught by him now, he can't mean anything, can he?He looked like a decent knight, too, probably not to spoil me. Miss Suffolk, please hear me. MARGARET (Aside) The French army may get me out, and I shall not beg his favour. Gentle lady of Suffolk, hear me on a serious business— Forget it, Margaret, women have always been manipulated. Miss Suffolk, why do you say that? Margaret I beg you, and that's not all. Suffolk I said, gentle princess, if you are captured this time, and thus become the queen of a country, don't you think your imprisonment is happy? Margaret is worse to be a queen in captivity than a slave in abject servitude, and kings should be free. Suffolk If the happy King of England is free, so are you. What about Margaret, what does his freedom matter to me? Suffolk I'll make you Henry's queen, with a golden scepter in your hand, and a rich crown on your head, if you'll be mine— Margaret what? Suffolk his lover. Margaret I am not fit to be Henry's wife. Suffolk No, gentle lady, I am not worthy to have such a fair lady as his wife, and I have no part in the good deed.What is your opinion on this marriage, madam?Satisfied or not? If Margaret pleases my father, I am satisfied. Suffolk Then I'll call our generals, unfurl our banners, madam, and we'll go to your father's town, and ask for a conference, to discuss this matter. (The team moves forward.) Blow the trumpet for peace.Rainier goes up to the city. Suffolk Look, Rainier, look!Your daughter is now a prisoner! By whom was Rainier taken prisoner? Suffolk was me. Rainier Suffolk, what are you going to do?I'm a soldier, and I don't cry and scream because of unlucky things. Suffolk Yes, there is a way, my lord.As long as you agree, as long as you graciously agree to marry your daughter to the King of England, everything will be easy.After much effort, I proposed marriage to Ling Ai and got her consent.She suffered a not-so-hard captivity, but gained supreme freedom. Is Rainie Suffolk telling the truth? Suffolk, if you ask your daughter, I never lie or say anything. Rainier On your high-sounding promise, I'll come down to answer your just request. (Get off from the top of the city.) Suffolk I am here waiting. Blow the trumpet.Rainier came to the city. Valiant Count Rainier, you are welcome to my country, and in the county of Anjo, your lord will obey your orders. Thank you, Suffolk, Rainier, you are very lucky to have such a gentle daughter who can match the king.Your Highness, what is your opinion on my request? Renier is favored to act as a matchmaker for the little girl, and to marry the British monarch. All I want is to enjoy the land of Maine and Anzo, without external oppression and war disturbance. If you agree to this condition, I will He agreed to marry his daughter to Henry. Suffolk Here's her ransom, and I give her back to you.As for the land of those two counties, I will try my best to negotiate a deal so that His Highness can enjoy it in peace. Rainier, I express once again that I agree to betroth my daughter to the King of England. It is a deal today. I hope you, in the name of His Majesty Henry, will accept my sincerity on behalf of that benevolent king. Rainier of Suffolk France, I give you royal thanks, this is what we do for the king. (Aside.) But it would be better if the marriage was for me.I will return to England immediately to report the good news and prepare for the wedding ceremony.Farewell, Rainier, and keep your jewel in the house of gold, and keep it safe. Rainier I embrace you, as I embrace Henry the Christian lord, if he were here. Goodbye Margaret, my lord, Margaret sends Suffolk endless respect and best wishes. (Want to do it.) Goodbye Suffolk, gentle lady.Wait, Margaret, would you not say a few words of praise to my king? Margaret Give me the eulogy fit for a woman to write, and a subject for a king. Suffolk's words are both decent and beautiful.However, miss, I have to trouble you, don't you have a present for my king? Margaret has it, my lord, I offer to the king a pure and untouched virgin heart. Suffolk still has this kiss. (Kiss Margaret.) Margaret That can only represent yourself.I cannot take the liberty of presenting such a careless gift to the king. (Exeunt Renier and Margaret.) Suffolk, how good it would be if I could get you myself!But wait, Suffolk, stop thinking about it, it's dangerous to go on like this.Say a few more good words for her to touch Henry's heart.You should brag more about her extraordinary virtuousness, her unique natural charm without pretense.During my sea voyage, I will go over these vivid words and phrases several times, that when I have an audience with King Henry, I will talk so richly that he will have to fall into a trap. (Down.) The fourth game is the same as before.Duke of York's camp in Anzo Enter York, Warwick, and others. York brings up the witch condemned to be burned. Enter Joan of Arc, a soldier, followed by an old shepherd. Shepherd Oh, Joan of Arc, your father's heart is broken!I have traveled all over the country, looking for you everywhere, but I found you today, but do I want to watch you die unexpectedly?Oh, Joan of Arc, my beloved daughter, Joan of Arc, I will die with you when you die! Joan of Arc, old miser!Despicable wretch!I was born noble, how can I have a father like you, how can I have a friend like you! Wherever the shepherd speaks, where does he speak!My lords, don't trust her.She was born of me, and the whole parish knows.Her mother is still alive, and she can prove that Joan is my firstborn daughter. Warwick has no morals!Don't you even recognize your own father? York This shows what kind of person she has been all her life, she is extremely evil, and she will not hesitate to execute her like this. Shepherd, Joan of Arc, why are you so stubborn?God sees, you are obviously my blood, I don’t know how many times I have cried for you.I beg you, my good Joan, accept me. Joan of Arc, countryman, go away!You deliberately acted as a false witness for them to slander my noble birth. Shepherd Really, I paid a gold dollar to the priest the morning I married her mother.Kneel and receive my blessing, my dear daughter.What, won't you kneel down?To make you unlucky from the day you were born!I wish the milk your mother gave you would be rat-killing poison!Otherwise, I would like you to be eaten by greedy wolves when shepherding the sheep for me!You cruel bitch, don't you even recognize your father?Well, burn her, burn her!It would be too cheap to hang her. (Down.) York took her away, such an immoral slut, who has lived too long in the world. Joan first let me tell you who it is that you sentenced to death.I am not born of a peasant who shepherds sheep, but of a royal family.My aspirations and actions are clean and my spirit is divine.Inspired by the heavens, I came to this world to do something earth-shattering.I never sent out evil spirits.It is only because you have been dazzled by carnal desires, and your souls have been stained with the blood of the innocent; it is only because you have committed all kinds of crimes, are rotten, and lack the compassion of ordinary people; so you think that you cannot perform miracles except by asking for help from evil spirits. .Wrong, you fallacies!Joan of Arc has been a virgin since she was born, her heart is pure and flawless, she was brutally slaughtered by you, and she will go to the heavens to pray for justice. York, um, um, take her away and execute her immediately! Warwick, please listen to me.Gu Nian she is a woman, you pile up more firewood and pour a few buckets of grease in front of the stake, so that she will die faster and suffer less torture. Joan, I have been talking for a while, but can't I make you change your mind?Then, Joan of Arc, proclaim your privacy, for by law you are to be cared for.Bloodthirsty murderers, let me tell you, I'm pregnant.You can only cause me to die tragically, you cannot kill the baby in my womb. Forbidden by York!The saint is pregnant! Warwick This is the greatest miracle you have ever done.You are so well-behaved, you actually did such a thing. York She and the prince have always been sneaky, and I had expected her to use this as an excuse to ask for her life. Warwick Well, good idea; we don't spare the lives of bastards, especially Charlie's. Joan, I lied to you, my child is not his, Alençon and I had love. York-Alencon!That notorious bully!The boy must die, even if he had a thousand lives, he would not be able to live. Joan of Arc, sorry, I lied to you again.Nor Charles, nor Alençon, but King Rainier of Naples. Warwick is a man who already has a wife!That is even more intolerable! York, bah, what a big girl!I think she has too many friends, and she simply doesn't know who to accuse. Warwick could see that she was a loose woman. York But she calls herself a virgin.Whore, by your own words, you and your little bastard should be put to death.Don't beg for mercy, no matter how you say it. Take me away, Joan, and I will curse you: let the glory of the sun never shine in the place where you live, and let darkness and the shadow of death surround you, and let all kinds of disasters drive you Hang yourself, or break your necks! (Press down.) York, you wretch from hell, break thee to powder and dust! Enter Cardinal Beaufort and Winchester with his attendants. My Lord Cardinal, I have come to contact you with the king's decree.Let me tell you two lords, there are a few countries that believe in Christianity. Feeling the disasters of wars and the hardships of the people, they try their best to persuade our country to reconcile with the angry France. The French prince and his courtiers will come soon to negotiate peace with us. York Is this the result of our years of hard work?How many nobles, how many generals, how many knights, how many soldiers, for the benefit of the country, fought desperately and died on the battlefield, and in the end we only ended up with grievances and peace?Didn’t most of the cities that our ancestors won through hard work have been sold and lost by intrigues?Oh, Warwick, Warwick!I foresee with grief that we shall lose all of our territory in France. Warwick, take it easy, York.If the peace negotiation is successful, we must stipulate strict terms so that the French can't get any advantage. Enter Charles with his retinue, followed by Alençon, the Bastard of Orleans, and Reni Egypt. Lords of Charles England, We have agreed to make peace in France, and we have come to hear what terms you propose. York Winchester, please speak.When I saw the hated enemy, I couldn't help being so angry that I couldn't speak. Cardinal Charles and the crowd listened.According to the decree of His Majesty the King of England: "This king is benevolent and can't bear the displacement of the people of my country. I am hereby authorized to sign a peace treaty. Bier and others can take a breather, and then you should respect your morals and bow your head to be a minister." Charlie, if you want to follow my example Be loyal, and he will appoint you as the governor of France, and you will also enjoy the treatment of a king at the same time. Alençon That leaves him with only one vacant title.Although he wears a crown on his head, in terms of real power, he will be no different from ordinary people.Such conditions are too harsh. Charles It is well known to me that a large part of the lands of France is already in my possession, and that in these districts I am recognized as the rightful king.How can I greatly weaken the real power I already enjoy in order to regain the rest of the territory, and only serve as the governor of the whole territory?No, my lord imperial envoy, I would rather keep what I have, than defeat the hope of restoring the whole territory for the sake of greed. Insolent Charlie of York!You secretly ask people to come out to mediate, and when the peace talks are held, you compare what you imagined to get with the conditions we put forward.Either you accept the title our King bestows on you--which you have done nothing to deserve it--or we will wreak havoc on you and make you restless. Your Royal Highness, don't be too stubborn and picky about the terms of the peace treaty.It is rare to be able to resolve it peacefully. Once the opportunity is missed, it will never come again. Alençon (narrating to Charlie) To tell you the truth, you don't want the flames of war to spread, and you want to save your people. In order to implement your policy, accept this peace treaty.Anyway, it depends on the situation in the future, you can still act according to whether you abide by it or not. How is Warwick, Charlie?Do you agree with our terms? CHARLIE I agree, but on this proviso: You shall not touch the cities we are now garrisoning. York Then you swore to your Majesty the King; and as a knight, you will not rebel or betray His Majesty's power, neither you nor your generals. (Charlie and others express their submission.) After you have taken the oath, within the appropriate time, quiet your flags and disband your army, and let us make a solemn peace. (Exit each.) Fifth London.a room in the palace Enter KING HENRY and Suffolk, and they walk and talk.Enter Gloucester and Exeter. King Henry's gracious earl, That fair Margaret, which you have so described, makes my soul crave.She can be called Xiuwaihuizhong, and the seedling of love in my heart has grown.Like a strong wind that drives a huge ship to fight against the waves, her name makes my heart tremble, and I can't hold on to it; if I can't sail into the port of her river of love, I'd rather capsize and perish. Suffolk Here, my good lord, my clumsy mouth and cheeks cannot describe her noble character in case.If I am good at writing, I can fully describe the beauty of this peerless beauty, and I can write a touching poem, even a person who lacks imagination will be fascinated by it.There is another level, although she is perfect and versatile, but she is humble and self-restraining, and she will definitely obey His Majesty.By obedience, I mean, within the scope of etiquette, she must respect and love His Majesty the most. KING HENRY Then I will not think of him.In this case, Lord Protector, you agree to make Margaret Queen of England. Gloucester If I agree, it's a king's evil.Your Majesty, you will probably remember that you are engaged to another noble lady.How can we annul that engagement without damaging His Majesty's prestige? Suffolk that is no big deal.The king of a country can revoke an illegal oath.It is like agreeing to a martial arts competition with someone. If you find that the opponent is not an equal opponent, you can stop the competition halfway.How can a poor earl's daughter match a king?What's the point of canceling this engagement? Gloucester Hum, I ask, how noble can Margaret be?Her father was no more than an earl, though he had another false title. Suffolk Yes, her father was a king, king of Naples and Jerusalem.Besides, he is very powerful in France, and marrying him will ensure peace and make the French always submit. Gloucester As far as this is concerned, the Earl of Armagnac, who is a close line of Charles, can do it. Exeter Besides, Armagnac's family is rich, and the dowry must be rich.Rainiere, not only can't do anything, I'm afraid I'm going to talk a little bit here. What dowry is Suffolk talking about, my lords!Don't speak so embarrassingly of our king, is he so dull, so mean, so poor, that he must marry for money, not for love?Our king has plenty of money, only he can give money to the queen, how can he ask the queen for money?Low country people trade marriage like cattle, sheep, donkeys and horses in a market.Marriage is a serious matter, and it cannot be depended upon by brokers.Who is his couch-mate is not determined by who we want, but by whom he loves.Since Margaret is the king's favorite, this, my lords, is the most important of all reasons, which compels us to choose her.An unsatisfactory marriage is like a hell, where chickens and geese will fight for a lifetime, and there will be no peace; on the contrary, if you choose a satisfactory spouse, you will be able to live in harmony for a hundred years and enjoy endless happiness.My lord Henry, who could a lord marry but Margaret, a lord's daughter?With her stunning beauty and noble background, only the king is qualified to marry her.Her fortitude and determination, rare among women, enabled our hopes for a handsome Crown Prince to be fulfilled.King Henry's father was a wise lord, and he married the strong-willed Margaret through love, and many wise lords would be born.My lords, don't insist on prejudice, let's unanimously choose Margaret as queen, don't think about others. KING HENRY I don't know whether it is because the Earl of Suffolk's words touched my heart, or because I am too young to bear the impact of passionate love, but I feel disturbed, eager, worried, and restless. Ning, I don't even want to think about it anymore.My dear Suffolk, you will sail to France at once, and no matter what conditions they ask, as long as Princess Margaret agrees to cross the sea and come to England to be my queen.All your expenses can be met by collecting tithes from the people.Go now, for I am so full of thoughts that I shall not have a moment's peace until you return home.And you, my good uncle, don't be offended.If you had judged me as you have been, and not as you are now, I know you would be able to forgive me for this sudden decision.Now let me go to a quiet place, don't let anyone disturb me, I want to reflect on the troubles in my heart carefully. (Down.) Yes, Gloucester, trouble--I'm afraid there will be more days of trouble from now on. (Exeunt Gloucester and Exeter.) Suffolk Suffolk is victorious.My trip to France this time is like Paris, a young Trojan, who went to Greece for his next love affair, but my ending will be better than that of the Trojan youth.When Margaret becomes queen, she can control the king, and as for me, I can control her, the king and the whole of England. (Down.) Notes: Refers to God. The lily emblem represents France, and Britain occupies the land of France, so lilies are also embroidered on the British national emblem. Deborah, a prophetess in the Bible, helped the Israelites defeat Sisera, the king of Canaan.See "Old Testament": "Judges" chapter four. Here is what Caesar said to a helmsman in Plutarch's biography of Caesar: "Fear not, my good man, for you have Caesar and his good fortune on board." According to Christian legend, the Queen Mother Helena rediscovered the crucifixion of Jesus. According to Christian legend, the daughters of St. Philip can predict the future. The prostitutes on the south bank of the River Thames in London are under the jurisdiction of the Bishop of Winchester, pay taxes to him, and receive licenses. Don Milly was the queen of Scythia, who defeated Cyrus' invading army and captured Cyrus himself. The Earl of Suffolk was born William de la Pole. In Greek mythology, Icarus escaped from Crete with his father Daedalus on wings of wax, and died when he flew close to the sun and fell into the sea.