He warns Falstaff that while his ‘service’ in battle is appreciated, it will not pardon his crimes. He is confronted by the Lord Chief Justice, who wishes to discuss his involvement in the robbery (which took place in Part 1). With the battle over, Falstaff has returned to his old ways. They go into Northumberland’s castle to plan their next move.Īct 1 Scene 2 - ‘I can get no remedy against this consumption of the purse’ Northumberland curses the world, but his allies remind him that there is still hope, as the powerful Archbishop of York is plotting against the king. Morton arrives directly from the battle and confirms Hotspur’s death. One of Northumberland’s servants, however, has heard contradictory news, and Northumberland is not sure which to believe. Lord Bardolph arrives to inform Northumberland that he has heard news of Hotspur’s success.
He arrives at the castle of the Earl of Northumberland – Hotspur’s father, whose illness caused him to miss the battle – who does not yet know that his son is dead.Īct 1 Scene 1 - ‘Say not that Percy’s dead’ Rather than telling the truth (that Prince Hal defeated Hotspur), Rumour spreads the word that Hal is dead and the rebels were victorious. ‘Rumour’ announces that he intends to cause mischief and confusion by spreading false reports from the battle that ended Part 1. Prologue - ‘Stuffing the ears of men with false reports’ Lords, Musicians, Officers, Soldiers, Attendants Three drawers, including Francis and Will Prince Henry, afterwards crowned King Henry the Fifth Follow Henry IV - Part One with our scene by scene synopsis.Ī printable version of this synopsis is available in the downloads section below.
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