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To have th’expense and waste of his revenues.
I have this present evening from my sister [100]
Been well inform’d of them, and with such cautions
That if they come to sojourn at my house,

I’ll not be there.

CORNWALL
Nor I, assure thee, Regan.
Edmund, I hear that you have shown your father
A child-like office.

EDMUND
It was my duty, Sir. [105]

GLOUCESTER

He did bewray his practice; and receiv’d
This hurt you see, striving to apprehend him.

CORNWALL
Is he pursued?

GLOUCESTER
Ay, my good Lord.

CORNWALL
If he be taken he shall never more
Be fear’d of doing harm; make your own purpose, [110]

How in my strength you please. For you, Edmund,
Whose virtue and obedience doth this instant
So much commend itself, you shall be ours;
Natures of such deep trust we shall much need;

You we first seize on.

EDMUND
I shall serve you, Sir, [115]
Truly, however else.