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I am content; so the maiden cities you talk of may wait on her: so the maid
that stood in the way for [320] my wish shall show me the way to my will.

FRENCH KING
We have consented to all terms of reason.

KING HENRY
Is’t so, my lords of England?

WESTMORELAND
The King hath granted every article:
His daughter first, and [then], in sequel, all, [325]

According to their firm proposèd natures.

EXETER
Only he hath not yet subscribed this: Where your Majesty demands, that the
King of France, having any occasion to write for matter of grant, shall name
your highness in this form, and with this addition [330] in French, Notre très

cher fils Henri, Roi d’Angleterre, Héritier de France; and thus in Latin,
Præclarissimus filius noster Henricus, Rex Angliæ, et Hæres Franciæ.

FRENCH KING
Nor this I have not, brother, so denied,
But your request shall make me let it pass. [335]

KING HENRY
I pray you then, in love and dear alliance,

Let that one article rank with the rest;
And thereupon give me your daughter.

FRENCH KING
Take her, fair son; and from her blood raise up
Issue to me; that the contending kingdoms [340]

Of France and England, whose very shores look pale
With envy of each other’s happiness,
May cease their hatred, and this dear conjunction
Plant neighbourhood and Christian-like accord