King Henry IV Part 2 Act I

In which turbulent tidings of battle and loss stir the hearts of noble lords plotting against a sovereign, whilst the sprightly yet wayward Sir John Falstaff banters with fate, poverty, and authority in the bustling streets of London. The Archbishop and his allies weigh their strength and counsel rebellion, reflecting on the fickle nature of popular favour and the heavy cost of ambition in these unsettled times.