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[Gon. [Aside.] I had rather lose the battle than that sister

Should loosen him and me.]

Alb. Our very loving sister, well be-met.

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,

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?

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.

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.

Gon. [Aside.] O, ho! I know the riddle. [Aloud.] I will go.

Exeunt both the Armies.

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

