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Table of Contents Act II, Scene II Summary The English have captured Orleans and a new day is breaking when they decide to retreat. Talbot has avenged the death of Salisbury by inflicting death on numerous French Soldiers. And he decides to erect a tomb to mark the manner of Salisbury’s death. The English noblemen decide to pursue the Dauphin and Joan of Arc after they have set things in order at Orleans. A messenger comes with news for Talbot: the countess of Auvergne has invited Talbot to visit her castle. Talbot accepts her invitation and the scene ends with him giving whispered instructions to his captain who then leaves to do as he is bidden. Notes Glorious victory over Orleans has certainly been achieved but the price the English have paid for it has been very high. Salisbury is dead and nothing will bring him back to life. The note of bitterness that soils this success sounds clear in Talbot’s words, "this cursed town," for which Salisbury lost his life and the English an esteemed general. Talbot’s words paint a picture of the rage that wrecked havoc and death among the French ranks; Talbot has absolved his honor by avenging Salisbury death and wishes to erect a tomb that will commemorate this event. There is a disparaging reference to the undignified escape of Dauphin and Joan of Arc greatly revitalized by their victory the English resolve to pursue them at a suitable time. The English noblemen look upon the French countess invitation to Talbot with amused tolerance. Talbot appears to take the invitation at face value and accepts it. His whispered conference with his captain appears to be totally unrelated to what has just occurred and the scene ends with it. Table of Contents | |
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