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In the English camp, King Henry has borrowed a dirty old cloak and disguised himself as a common soldier. He has been walking around, listening in on the conversations of the soldiers. Here, he engages in conversation with three common soldiers: Court, Bates, and Williams. All three men heartily wish they were back at home. They question the King's motives and wonder whether if he is really as brave as he claims. None of the men realize that they are speaking with the King himself.
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COURT
Brother John Bates, is not that the morning which
breaks yonder?
BATES
I think it be: but we have no great cause to desire
the approach of day.
WILLIAMS
We see yonder the beginning of the day, but I think
we shall never see the end of it. Who goes there?
KING HENRY V
A friend.
WILLIAMS
Under what captain serve you?
KING HENRY
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