Gloucester knows he will get in trouble for helping Lear. “Don’t say anything, there’s Davion between the dukes.” Edmund already knows about the conflict between Cornwall and Albany. Gloucester has received a letter promising that punishment will be inflicted on those who have injured the king. And what's even worse is that... I received a letter last night - it's dangerous to speak - I locked the letter in my cupboard. Therefore, Gloucester consoles Edmund to side with Lear, telling him that Lear is bound to fight back. This is why the army arrived to help the king. The wounds that the king currently bears will be avenged. There is some power already in place. We must bow to the king.” This proves that Gloucester then tells Edmund that he will secretly find Lear and offer him support. He then asks Edmund to keep the king busy so that he does not notice this act of kindness. Additionally, Cornwall blindsides Gloucester for being a traitor. “You’ll never see.” — My friends, hold the chair. — on your eyes I will place my foot. He who thinks he will live until he is old, help me! As the servants hold the chair, Cornwall brings out one of the cruel eyes of your Gloucester gods! One side will also mock the other. He declares him a traitor because Gloucester communicates with the king of France and Cordelia. This therefore shows that he is faithful to