William Shakespeare: The Tragedy of King Lear

ACT IV. 5. Scene V. A Room in Gloster's Castle. (continued)

Reg.
I speak in understanding; you are, I know't:
Therefore I do advise you, take this note:
My lord is dead; Edmund and I have talk'd;
And more convenient is he for my hand
Than for your lady's.--You may gather more.
If you do find him, pray you give him this;
And when your mistress hears thus much from you,
I pray desire her call her wisdom to her
So, fare you well.
If you do chance to hear of that blind traitor,
Preferment falls on him that cuts him off.

Osw.
Would I could meet him, madam! I should show
What party I do follow.

Reg.
Fare thee well.

[Exeunt.]