Hamlet

Why does Fortinbras want his Captain to speak to King Claudius in scene IV?

Act 4 Scenes1,2,3,4

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Young Fortinbras wants his promised march over Denmark on his way to sack Poland. He wants to see if the King reneges on his promise or not.Young Fortinbras is itching to go to war with Denmark again,

"If that his majesty would aught with us,. We shall express our duty in his eye,. And let him know so."

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