The Second Part of Henry the Fourth is a historical play written by William Shakespeare. It is the sequel to the play Henry IV, Part 1 and follows the events that occur after the rebellion against King Henry IV led by the Percy family. The play explores the themes of power, loyalty, and betrayal as well as the struggles of Prince Hal as he prepares to become King Henry V. The play features many iconic characters such as Falstaff, Mistress Quickly, and Prince John of Lancaster. It also includes a subplot involving the rebellion of Archbishop Scroop and the Earl of Northumberland. The play ends with the death of King Henry IV and the ascension of Prince Hal as King Henry V. The Second Part of Henry the Fourth is considered one of Shakespeare's greatest historical plays and is still performed today.Fal. Men of all sorts take a pride to gird at mee: the braine of this foolish compounded Clay-man, is not able to inuent any thing that tends to laughter, more then I inuent, or is inuented on me. I am not onely witty in my selfe, but the cause that wit is in other men. I doe heere walke before thee, like a Sow, that hath o'rewhelm'd all her Litter, but one.This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the old original and may contain some imperfections such as library marks and notations. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as part of our commitment for protecting, preserving, and promoting the world's literature in affordable, high quality, modern editions, that are true to their original work.