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ACT I SCENE 1
Earls of Kent and Gloucester are speculating as to whom the King will allot the greater share of the kingdom's wealth, when Kent is impressed by Gloucester's son, never mind that Edmund is an illegitimate son whose mother Gloucester disparages. Anon, King Lear appears with his daughters and sons-in-law. He orders Gloucester to attend to France and Burgundy and then addresses the assembly at large as to his intentions going forward: As age is catching up to him, the King will retire, transferring his authority and wealth to his daughters and sons-in-law. All that remains is the allotment of the
