“For all temporal lands which men devout

By testament have given to the church

The Archbishop of Canterbury notes the changes in King Henry, as he has given up the unruly ways of his youth, and to their surprise, has blossomed into an excellent King with qualities that they have never seen him display before. Canterbury tells the Bishop of Ely that Henry has become extremely pious.

… You would desire the King were made a prelate”

He has become an expert in foreign policy,

“Hear him debate of commonwealth affa

And that the King is an excellent orator.

His quality of appreciating foreign policy is shown when he wants to be sure that he has a legal and rightful claim to the thrown of France and asks the Archbishop to explain the origin of the Salic law to him.

and he has great military knowledge.

“And some are yet ungotten and unborn

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