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King Lear, V. i 

Edm. Know of the duke if his last purpose hold,

Or whether since he is advis'd by aught

To change the course; he 's full of alteration

And self-reproving; bring his constant pleasure.

[To one, who goes out.]

Reg. Our sister's man is certainly miscarried.

Edm. 'Tis to be doubted, madam.

Reg. Now, sweet lord,

You know the goodness I intend upon you:

Tell me, but truly, but then speak the truth,

Do you not love my sister?

Edm. In honour'd love.

Reg. But have you never found my brother's way

To the forefended place?

[Edm. That thought abuses you.

Reg. I am doubtful that you have been conjunct

And bosom'd with her, as far as we call hers.]

Edm. No, by mine honour, madam.

Reg. I never shall endure her: dear my lord,

Be not familiar with her.

Edm. Fear me not.

She and the duke her husband!

 4 constant: settled

6 doubted: feared

11 forefended: forbidden

13 as far, etc.; cf. n.

