nd would promote those qualities, which he thought would maintain the security of the state. Henry does not recklessly attack France. He secures England first by dealing with traitors at home and by making provision against a Scottish attack.
In the Chorus's description of the preparation for invasion, at the beginning of Act II, we are given some idea of the excitement generated by the prospects of the glory and honour to be won in battle. Before Agincourt, Henry tells his troops that they will be respected and envied
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