Page 1887 - Shakespeare - Vol. 3

That wants the means to lead it.

Enter a Messenger.

MESSENGER
News, Madam; [20]
The British powers are marching hitherward.

CORDELIA
’Tis known before; our preparation stands

In expectation of them. O dear father!
It is thy business that I go about;
Therefore great France [25]
My mourning and importun’d tears hath pitied.
No blown ambition doth our arms incite,

But love, dear love, and our ag’d father’s right.
Soon may I hear and see him!
(Exeunt.)

Scene V IT

(A Room in Gloucester’s Castle.)

Enter Regan and Oswald.

REGAN
But are my brother’s powers set forth?

OSWALD
Ay, Madam.

REGAN
Himself in person there?

OSWALD
Madam, with much ado:

Your sister is the better soldier.