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Prince Harry 'Hal's Hotspur': Summary

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Prince Harry 'Hal' arrives to challenge Douglas to save his fathers throne and keeping his name active. Stating "It is the Prince of Wales that threatens thee, / Who never promiseth but he means to pay" (5.4.41-42). Hal would fight through all his will which is enough to have Douglas turning directions, and is forced to run. With the action being intact King Henry admits his faults for doubting his son.

As Hal remains after gaining confidence in scaring Douglas away, Hotspur arrives to fight him. Hal exclaims to Hotspur that there is only capacity for one ruler of England and it's certainly not him. With Hotspur starting to heat up with rage, this continues to begin the fight.

One Spectator 'Falstaff' spectates the whole fight and cheers

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