The “late” king Lear has been captured by his traitorous daughters,
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The king is always on oath! (He stares down at the mirror.) No, that’s not the king ... This is a little cage of bars with an animal in it. (Peers closer.) No, no, that’s not the king!
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No, no! Where are they taking it now! Not out of my sight! What will they do to it? O god, give it to me! Let me hold it and stroke it and wipe its blood!
For full monologue, please see: Bond, Edward. Lear. Methuen Drama. 1983.
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