King Henry V Chapter Summary & Analysis - Act 4, Scene 7 Summary

Act 4, Scene 7 Summary

The French has killed the boys who were guarding the equipment. Fluellen is appalled because it is against the laws of war. He and Gower discuss the king's order to slaughter the prisoners. They think it is a good idea, and they praise the king comparing him to Alexander the Great. Alexander the Great killed his childhood friend who was a bad influence, and Fluellen and Gower compare this to Henry's turning away from Falstaff.

Henry is enraged at the slaughter of the boys, and he orders his men to go to the battlefield and show no mercy. Just then Montjoy enters to tell Henry the French admit defeat. Fluellen praises the king and tells him how wonderful he is.

William comes back into the play. He tells the king that he is looking for his glove that he had earlier given to a man because he is ready to...
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