Hal is now a responsible monarch as Henry V,his rejection of Falstaff hastening the latter's death. Told by courtiers that,through Edward III,he has a claim to the French throne he makes overtures to the Dauphin but is sent a humiliating present of tennis balls. He prepares an expeditionary force to cross the Channel and take the throne,capturing the town of Harfleur during a surprise nocturnal raid following an inspirational speech. Though merciful to its inhabitants Henry allows soldier Bardolph to be hung for looting. After another truce is turned down by the Fench Henry prepares for the pitched battle of Agincourt,wandering the camp in disguise on its eve to gauge opinion of him. The battle is won with minimal English losses and the French king,whose daughter Henry marries,declares him to be his successor. However an end title shows that Henry dies of dysentary at the age of thirty-five and we are told that his son Henry VI loses possession of France. 亨利五世走下神坛。We few, we happy few。这就是老莎版《国家意志的胜利》啊！。導演云：我們終於有一個沒有兼任導演的亨利五世了。Every generation has its Henry V。才闻欢笑，又见泪光——有关历史的碎碎念。The Hollow Crown。为了它，众多[权游]红人竟甘愿只打个酱油！。难得刷完一部剧。这是我所听过的最会耍流氓的求婚台词。
