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Henry's father is ill, but he is not ready to die. This is a problem for the king himself. It is an even more serious problem for everyone else. A semi-functioning king is far worse for the realm than a dead one.

When the final overtures for peace have been made and refused, a little after midday, the trumpets and drums sound. The cry 'Advance banner!' goes up. Then, to a chorus of yells, the twang and quiet hiss of arrow-shot begins on both sides. Soon the sky is hailing sharp death.

[Richard II] satisfied himself on the basis of one brief visit that he now understood all Ireland's problems.*
*This remains a common English delusion. (lol)