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a coward.

In the palace Hotspur, Northumberland, and Worcester argue with King
Henry. The Percies, powerful northern lords, then plot to rebel
against Henry, with whom they rebelled two years ago against King
Richard II. They intend to enlist Henry's enemies (Glendower,
Mortimer, Douglas, and the Archbishop of York) to help them
overthrow the king.


HENRY IV, PART 1: ACT II

Two carriers discuss the condition of England and Gadshill (a member
of Poins' gang) finds out when several rich merchants will be
passing Gad's Hill on their way to London.

Falstaff and the band of thieves meet with Hal and Poins at Gad's
Hill. Falstaff and the thieves rob the passing merchants; then Hal
and Poins (in disguise) steal the stolen money. Falstaff defends
himself briefly and unsuccessfully. Hal and Poins take the stolen
money to London.

Meanwhile at Warkworth Castle in the north, Hotspur receives a
letter from a lord who refuses to join the rebellion conspiracy. He
rides off to meet the rebel leaders in Wales.

In a London tavern Hal and Poins are waiting for Falstaff to arrive.
Falstaff and the thieves burst into the tavern, and tell an
exaggerated story about their encounter with an army of thieves at
Gad's Hill. Hal exposes Falstaff as a liar. Then news of the Percy
rebellion reaches the tavern. Hal, who's been summoned to court,
prepares for his father's inevitable scolding by rehearsing with
Falstaff the meeting with Henry. At the height of their play-acted
argument, a sheriff arrives to arrest Falstaff for theft. Falstaff
hides, and Hal lies to protect him from criminal punishment.
Falstaff falls asleep, and Hal picks his pocket before returning to
court.


HENRY IV, PART 1: ACT III

In a castle in Wales the rebels meet to divide the leadership of
England into three parts. Glendower and Hotspur quarrel, but peace
settles among the rebels while they say good-bye to their wives.
They ride to Shrewsbury, where the battle against Henry will shortly
take place.

In the palace Henry accuses Hal of wasting his youth and
disappointing his family. Henry compares Hal unfavorably with King
Richard II and with Hotspur. Hal promises to turn over a new leaf,