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At the palace in France, King Henry V has come to meet the French King, Charles VI, and his wife Queen Isabel. He has come to negotiate peace, but he has a certain list of demands. Among these is his wish to marry Princess Katherine, King Charles' daughter. Indeed, this is his main concern. As Charles leaves to consider Henry's list, Henry makes a comical attempt to woo Katherine. Their exchange is made all the more difficult due to the language barrier between them.
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KING HENRY V
Fair Katharine, and most fair,
Will you vouchsafe to teach a soldier terms
Such as will enter at a lady's ear
And plead his love-suit to her gentle heart?
KATHARINE
Your majesty shall mock at me; I cannot speak your England.
KING HENRY V
O fair Katharine, if you will love me soundly with
your French heart, I will be glad to hear
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