@defisky

Meanwhile, on the English side, Henry was preparing his soldiers. He told his archers that the French had said they would cut off the fingers they used to draw their bows, which motivated them to fight with all their might. They stayed ready for combat. As the sun rose and fell in the sky, the French seemed uninterested in battle. They had food, comfort, and shelter, and they knew more troops were arriving every day. They grew in number, size, and strength, while the English grew weaker. Henry realized the enemy’s plan and had to think fast. He could either risk it all and force them into a fight or wait until he and his army were crushed by the French. His soldiers could not last another night in the cold rain, so he decided to risk it all. He ordered his men to prepare to advance, telling them they would be marching toward the enemy. They began praying. Henry waited carefully until the enemy was distracted with their lunch. Then he advanced.

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