Enemy Come Quote by James Knowles
““Arise, Lord King, for the enemy is come; even Ambrosius and Uther, upon whose throne thou sittest—and full twenty thousand with them—and they have sworn by a great oath, Lord, to slay thee, ere this year be done; and even now they march towards thee as the north wind of winter for bitterness and haste.””
About This Quote
Source Play: Henry VI, Part 1, Act 2, Scene 1, 1590
A warning that powerful enemies gather, threatening the ruler’s reign and safety.
In simple terms: Enemies gather to threaten a ruler.
Key Takeaway
Prepare defenses and alliances.
Themes
politics
war
leadership
threats
Mood
tense
dramatic
Type
dramatic
historical
When to use this quote
- royal courts
- political intrigue
- military campaigns
- defensive planning
Key Concepts
power dynamics
loyalty
betrayal
military strategy
Questions to Reflect On
- How do you identify looming threats?
- What alliances can you forge now?
A Different Perspective
The quote dramatizes a specific battle, not all conflicts.
