Corn.

I will have my revenge, ere I depart his house.

Edm.

How, my lord, I may be censured, that nature thus gives way to loyalty, something fears me to think of.

Corn.

I now perceive, it was not altogether your brother's evil disposition made him seek his death; but a provoking merit^{7 note}

Edm.

How malicious is my fortune, that I must repent to be just! This is the letter he spoke of, which approves him an intelligent party to the advantages

of France. O heavens! that this treason were not, or not I the detector!

Corn.

Go with me to the duchess.

Edm.

If the matter of this paper be certain, you have mighty business in hand.

Corn.

True, or false, it hath made thee earl of Gloster. Seek out where thy father is, that he may be ready for our apprehension.

Edm. [Aside.]

If I find him comforting^{8 note}

Corn.

I will lay trust upon thee; and thou shalt find a dearer* ^note father in my love.