# Philip Le Beau — Edward III character guide

> Philip Le Beau in Edward III by William Shakespeare.

**Role:** minor

**Also known as:** Le Beau

**First appearance:** 0001-act-i

## Who they are

French nobleman, possibly a herald.

## In the story

### [Scene I](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/edward_iii_se/chapters/act-iii-scene-i)

Youngest son of King John, expresses defiance and loyalty.

### [Scene V](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/edward_iii_se/chapters/act-iv-scene-v)

Reports the ominous flight of ravens and the fear gripping the French soldiers.

### [Scene VI](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/edward_iii_se/chapters/act-iv-scene-vi)

Laments the shame of the day, compares the English to David defeating Goliath with stones.

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