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Villiers, a French knight, has been captured by the English Earl of Salisbury, and has been sent to Prince Charles of France to get Salisbury a passport in exchange for his freedom. At first Charles refuses, but Villiers convinces him for the sake of his honor, to make the exchange. Shortly after, King John of France enters, preparing to face the English in battle again. Charles warns him of a prophecy that seems to foretell their defeat.
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CHARLES.
I wonder, Villiers, thou shouldest importune me
For one that is our deadly enemy.
VILLIERS.
Not for his sake, my gracious Lord, so much
Am I become an earnest advocate,
As that thereby my ransom will be quit.
CHARLES.
Thy ransom, man? why needest thou talk of that?
Art thou not free? and are not all occasions,
That happen for advantage of our foes,
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