Bardolph has taken Henry's speech to heart, and he urges his companions to join the battle. However, Nym reminds him that they might be killed and that he does not intend to be killed. The boy wishes he were drinking ale and safe. Captain Fluellen enters and tells the men to get to the fight.
The boy is left behind and he reflects on how Bardolph, Nym and Pistol are petty thieves and pickpockets, and he wishes he were with better company. He decides to leave the three men and to go search for someone better to serve.
Capt. Fluellen comes back into the scene with Capt. Gower. The Duke of Gloucester wishes to speak to them. Capt. Macmorris is digging tunnels under the city and the other captains do not think he.....