This shifting tide has brought an idea in my mind. We shall vanquish this age of tyranny and have our father forever asleep, no affliction shall become of us as we start anew. Your beloved brother, EDGAR
I deserve to be as equal to my brother Edgar. It is transparent that he is the only legitimate son. It is no use to mull about this, but revenge is mine!
Edmund meets Gloucester in the staircase with "the letter from Edgar".
My Lord, there is no letter.
What are you doing with that letter there so earnestly?
[reads] What is this? Your brother Edgar attempting to kill me?
Give me the letter, young sir.
We shall our father ..........
T'was not given by Edgar. I encountered it in my closet. But yes, we must find him.
Four days later...
Yes, Madam. He’s approaching, I can hear him.
Did my father strike my gentleman for chiding his fool?
I will interrogate him, and if he dislikes it then his power will be abused. Remember you must be downright peevish to my father. His agitation shall be short-lived once we snare the last of his power!
Very well.
Ughhhh.. my father’s vigilant soldiers are riotous and my liking for them decreases everyday! Even the king himself is an obnoxious guest.