# Duke of Orleans — Henry V character guide

> Duke of Orleans in Henry V by William Shakespeare.

**Role:** minor

**Also known as:** Orleans

**First appearance:** 0026-act-iv-scene-v

## Who they are

A French nobleman captured at Agincourt.

## In the story

### [Scene VII](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/henry_v_se/chapters/act-iii-scene-vii)

Participates in the banter, defends the Dauphin's gallantry, and mocks the English as foolish and underfed.

### [Scene II](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/henry_v_se/chapters/act-iv-scene-ii)

Engages in spirited banter with the Dauphin and encourages the French lords to arm themselves.

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

Bewails the lost day and questions the king they sought ransom from.

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