Henry IV, Part I

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The narrative centers on King Henry IV, whose crusade to Jerusalem is interrupted by conflicts on England's borders. The Welsh rebel Glendower has successfully resisted English forces and captured Edmund Mortimer, while Harry Percy, known as Hotspur, is effectively countering Scottish rebels led by Douglas. Hotspur's efforts also include capturing political prisoners, such as Douglas's son, Mordake, highlighting the intertwining of personal and political struggles in this turbulent period.