Henry VI Part 2 ( download full text ) Plot Summary:

After introducing Margaret to Henry, Suffolk is made into a Duke. Gloucester opposes the marriage and is plotted against by Suffolk. Falsely charged, Gloucester is arrested. York is sent to stop a revolt in Ireland, where he raises support for his own cause from Jack Cade. Gloucester is murdered and Suffolk is banished for the crime, in spite of support from Margaret with whom Suffolk has been having an affair. Suffolk is captured and killed by pirates whilst on the way to France. Jack Cade marches on London, Henry retreats and Buckingham stops Cade's rebellion. York returns from Ireland and declares war on Henry.
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