Chapter: SCENE 2.

The same. Plains near Angiers

[Alarums. Excursions. Enter the BASTARD with AUSTRIA'S head.]

BASTARD.
Now, by my life, this day grows wondrous hot;
Some airy devil hovers in the sky
And pours down mischief.--Austria's head lie there,
While Philip breathes.

[Enter KING JOHN, ARTHUR, and HUBERT.]

KING JOHN.
Hubert, keep this boy.--Philip, make up:
My mother is assailed in our tent,
And ta'en, I fear.

BASTARD.
My lord, I rescu'd her;
Her highness is in safety, fear you not:
But on, my liege; for very little pains
Will bring this labour to an happy end.

[Exeunt.]

 When this scene begins, King John's army is going toe-to-toe with King Philip's forces near Angers, France. Then the Bastard strolls in, casually holding Austria's head, which he has just lopped off. The Bastard complains that it's kind of hot outside and then puts Austria's head on the ground and tells us it's a shame that King Philip is still alive. Then, in walk King John, Hubert, and Arthur. John has taken little Arthur prisoner. King John tells Hubert to look after the little brat because he's got other things to worry about. The Bastard goes, "Don't worry, I rescued her." Everyone leaves the stage and the battle continues.

