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KING EDWARD
Audley.
Sir Thomas, you say you have caught it too.
Dagworth.
And so will the whole army; 'tis very catching,
For when the coward runs, the brave man totters.
Perhaps the air of the country is the cause.
I feel it coming upon me, so I strive against it;
You yet are whole, but after a few more
Retreats, we all shall know how to retreat
Better than fight.—To be plain, I think retreating
Too often, takes away a soldier's courage.
Chandos.
Here comes the King himself: tell him your thoughts
Plainly, Sir Thomas.
Dagworth.
I've told him before, but his disorder
Makes him deaf.
Enter King Edward and Black Prince.
King.
Good-morrow, Generals; when English courage fails,
Down goes our right to France.
