of his impartial stance on justice and the country. From a modern audiences' point of view, Henry is showing no loyalty to an old friend but is showing his moral strength and integrity at an early stage in the play. Later, before the battle of Agincourt in Act Four, when Bardolph, an old friend, is caught stealing from a church and sentenced to hang, Henry confirms the sentence and does not acknowledge recognition. Such punishment seems very harsh for stealing; however, this is something Henry feels very strongly about, but Shakespeare demonstrates that he is in control and demonstrates his feelings about the sanctity of the church.
             Shakespeare presents Henry dealing expertly with many problems. When the Dauphin sends his first messenger to dismiss Henry's claim to France, he sends the gift of a "tun" of tennis balls. The reaction that the Dauphin gets is not the rage that he might have expected but measure
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