The caterpillars of the commonwealth, which I have sworn to weed and pluck away

The caterpillars of the commonwealth, which I have sworn to weed and pluck away

In William Shakespeare's play, "Henry V," the line "The caterpillars of the commonwealth, which I have sworn to weed and pluck away" is spoken by the character King Henry V. This line is a powerful declaration of the king's determination to rid his kingdom of those who seek to undermine its stability and prosperity.