Editing Henry V (1989 film) (section)

===Act 1===
Early 15th century in England: The [[John Fordham (bishop)|Bishop of Ely]] and the [[Henry Chichele|Archbishop of Canterbury]] collude to distract young [[Henry V of England|King Henry V]] from passing a decree that might confiscate property from the church. They agree to talk him into invading France.  Canterbury appears in the throne room and explains to the King's advisers that Henry is rightful heir to the throne of France on the grounds that the [[Salic law]] in France unjustly bars his claim to the throne and should be disregarded. Supported by the noblemen [[Thomas Beaufort, 1st Duke of Exeter|Exeter]] and [[Ralph Neville, 1st Earl of Westmorland|Westmoreland]], the clergymen manage to persuade Henry to declare war on France if his claim on the French crown is denied.

Henry calls in Montjoy, a representative of [[Louis, Dauphin of France (1397–1415)|the Dauphin]]. The Dauphin's condescending response takes the form of the delivery of a chest of tennis balls.  Exeter, who opens the chest, is appalled, but Henry at first takes the insult calmly. He goes on to state his determination to attack France, dismisses the ambassador and starts to plan his campaign.

[[John Falstaff]] is taken ill in [[Mistress Quickly]]'s inn. His friends [[Bardolph (Shakespeare character)|Bardolph]], [[Ancient Pistol]], and [[Corporal Nym]] remember the good times they had together with Henry before he was king and denounced them all.