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 ( 2 ) KING HENRY V. his Conquest of FRANCE, in Revenge for the Affront offered by the FRENCH KING; in sending him (instead of ten TONS of GOLD, the Tribute) three TENNIS BALLS.

S our King say musing on his bed he bethought himself upon a time, Of a tribute that was due from France, had not been paid for so long a time. , &c.

O he Called for his lovely Page, his lovely Page then called he; Saying, You must go to the King in France, to the King in Fance, Sir, ride speedily.

Then went away this lovely Page. this lovely Page then away ew he; When he came to the King in France, he fell low down upon his knee.

My Master greets you, worthy Sir, TEN TON of gold that is due to he, That you would send his tribute home, or in French land you soon shall him see.

Your Master's young and of tender years, not fit to come unto my degree: And I will send him three TENNIS.BALLS, that with them he may learn to play.