Early 15th century in England: The Bishop of Ely and the Archbishop of Canterbury plan to divert youthful King Henry V from passing a pronouncement that may usurp property from the
congregation. They consent to talk him into attacking France. Canterbury shows up in the throne room and discloses to the King’s counselors that Henry is legitimate beneficiary to the throne of France because the Salic law in France unjustifiably bars his case to the throne and ought to be ignored. Upheld by the aristocrats Exeter and Westmoreland, the priests figure out how to influence Henry to proclaim war on France if his case on the French crown is denied.