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King Lear, IV. vi

Edg. But, by your favour, 216
How near's the other army?

Gent. Near, and on speedy foot; the main descry
Stands on the hourly thought.

Edg. I thank you, sir: that's all.

Gent. Though that the queen on special cause is here, 220
Her army is mov'd on. Exit.

Edg. I thank you, sir.

Glo. You ever-gentle gods, take my breath from me:
Let not my worser spirit tempt me again
To die before you please!

Edg. Well pray you, father. 224

Glo. Now, good sir, what are you?

Edg. A most poor man, made tame to fortune's blows;
Who, by the art of known and feeling sorrows,
Am pregnant to good pity. Give me your hand,
I'll lead you to some biding.

Glo. Hearty thanks: 229
The bounty and the benison of heaven
To boot, and boot!

Enter Steward [Oswald.]

Osw. A proclaim'd prize! Most happy!
That eyeless head of thine was first fram'd flesh
To raise my fortunes. Thou old unhappy traitor, 233
Briefly thyself remember: the sword is out
That must destroy thee.

Glo. Now let thy friendly hand
Put strength enough to 't. [Edgar interposes.]

Osw. Wherefore, bold peasant, 236

218 main descry, etc.; cf. n.
228 pregnant: ready, receptive
229 biding: abiding-place
231 To boot, and boot: over and over