In a recitation of King Henry V's speech prior to the Siege of Harfleur, the Postman rallies himself and his troops to war. The mounted Carriers and Holnists meet across a field. Knowing the casualties will be great if the armies meet in battle, the Postman instead challenges Bethlehem for leadership, with their troops as witnesses. The Postman wins the fight but spares Bethlehem's life to maintain morale. Bethlehem lunges to shoot the Postman but is shot by Colonel Getty, Bethlehem‘s executive officer. Getty then surrenders, and the rest of the Holnists follow his lead.