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The play is getting more difficult to put down. The acts are shorter, packed with action as the multiple conflicts come to a head. What more could we ask?

Edgar has finally reunited with Gloucester, who is now suicidal because of his cruel treatment toward his son. Goneril is making a play for Edmund, but her sister may be in a better position now that her husband, Cornwall, was killed by his servant trying to prevent the cruel treatment of Gloucester.

Albany returns home to find that Goneril is mixed up in all this treachery, and he is disgusted.

Meanwhile, French troops are making their move!