'There is some soul of goodness in things evil,
Would men observingly distil it out.'
Act IV scene 1 line 59
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Plot synopsis
To finance the projected war on France, the commons are about to pass a bill confiscating the Church's lands. Seeking to avoid the long-term implications of this, the Archbishop of Canterbury and Bishop of Ely make the newly-crowned King Henry an irresistible offer of cash, at the same time confirming the legitimacy of his claim to the French throne. Read more...
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