King Henry IV Part II by William Shakespeare Act 2, Scene 2 In this excerpt from King Henry IV, Part II, the play’s main protagonist, Prince Henry, has returned from war. He is accompanied by Poins, one of his friends. Prior to this scene, Henry was a young, carefree prince who preferred spending his time in taverns, rather than learning the responsibilities of being a king. But having experienced war, Henry is considering an earlier promise made to his father that he will reform and act like a true prince. London. Another street. (Enter PRINCE HENRY and POINS) PRINCE HENRY: Before God, I am exceeding weary. POINS: Is't come to that