Enter with drum and colours, Albany, Goneril, Soldiers.
[Gon. [Aside.] I had rather lose the battle than that sister
Should loosen him and me.]
Alb. Our very loving sister, well be-met. 20
Sir, this I heard, the king is come to his daughter,
With others; whom the rigour of our state
Forc'd to cry out. [Where I could not be honest
I never yet was valiant: for this business, 24
It toucheth us, as France invades our land,
Not bolds the king, with others, whom, I fear,
Most just and heavy causes make oppose.
Edm. Sir, you speak nobly.]
Reg. Why is this reason'd? 28
Gon. Combine together 'gainst the enemy;
For these domestic and particular broils
Are not the question here.
Alb. Let's then determine
With the ancient of war on our proceeding. 32
Edm. I shall attend you presently at your tent.
Reg. Sister, you'll go with us?
Gon. No.
Reg. 'Tis most convenient; pray you, go with us. 36
Gon. [Aside.] O, ho! I know the riddle. [Aloud.] I will go.
Exeunt both the Armies.
Enter Edgar.
Edg. If e'er your Grace had speech with man so poor,
Hear me one word.
26 bolds; cf. n.
28 reason'd: discussed
32 ancient; cf. n.
34 us: me
36 convenient: proper
37 riddle: the answer to the riddle
