< Previous Section Act 5, Scene 1 Act 5, Scene 1, Page 2 Next Section > Act 5, Scene 1, Page 3 Original Text Modern Text REGAN I never shall endure her. Come, let's go to prison. 1 GONERIL CORDELIA LEAR REGAN CORDELIA Interest of territory, cares of state— Which of you shall we say doth love us most, That we our largest bounty may extend Where nature doth with merit challenge. SC. Read Act 5, Scene 2 of Shakespeare's King Lear, side-by-side with a translation into Modern English. We two will sing like birds in a cage. So we'll live, and pray, and sing, and tell old tales, and laugh at trivial matters, and listen to courtiers gossiping, and talk to them too— we'll find out who's winning and who's losing, who's in and who's out. When you ask me for my blessing, I'll kneel down and ask you for your forgiveness. Goneril, Our eldest born, speak first. No, no, no, no! Teach your students to analyze literature like LitCharts does. Instant downloads of all 1296 LitChart PDFs (including King Lear). Good to see you, Regan, my loving sister-in-law. LitCharts Teacher Editions. Act 5, Scene 1, Page 2 Become a fan on Facebook Follow us on Twitter King Lear William Shakespeare Get this No Fear to go! ALBANY. LEAR. 11 King Lear ACT 1. It touches us as France invades our land, Not bolds the king, with others whom I fear Most just and heavy causes make oppose. Detailed explanations, analysis, and citation info for every important quote on LitCharts.