Philip the Bastard proposes that the armies of England and France unite against Angers. Each army dispatches a herald claiming victory, but Angers' citizens continue to refuse to recognize either claimant because neither army has proven victorious. The French and English armies clash, but no clear victor emerges. Kings Philip and John stake their claims in front of Angers' citizens, but to no avail: their representative says that they will support the rightful king, whoever that turns out to be. Eleanor then trades insults with Constance, Arthur's mother. Philip is supported by Austria, whom the characters believe killed Richard I. In France, King Philip and his forces besiege the English-ruled town of Angers, threatening attack unless its citizens support Arthur. Afterwards, Lady Faulconbridge confirms her son's secret parentage in private. John knights Philip the Bastard under the name Sir Richard the Plantagenet.
Queen Eleanor, mother to both Richard I and John, recognises the family resemblance in Philip and suggests that he renounce his claim to the Faulconbridge land in exchange for a knighthood. John adjudicates an inheritance dispute between Robert Faulconbridge and his older brother Philip the Bastard, during which it becomes apparent that Philip is the illegitimate son of King Richard I. King John receives an ambassador from France who demands with a threat of war that he renounce his throne in favour of his nephew, Arthur, whom the French King Philip believes to be the rightful heir to the throne under primogeniture.
Robert Faulconbridge – his half brother legitimate son of Sir Robert Faulconbridge.Philip Faulconbridge – also known as Philip the Bastard and Sir Richard the Plantagenet natural son of Richard I of England.Earl of Salisbury – an English nobleman.Prince Henry – his son, later King Henry III.Eleanor – the Queen Mother, widow of Henry II.
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