As they are going out, enter Edgar disguised.[4569]
Edg. If e'er your grace had speech with man so poor,[4570]
Hear me one word.
Alb. I'll overtake you. Speak.
[Exeunt all but Albany and Edgar.[4571]
Edg. Before you fight the battle, ope this letter. 40
If you have victory, let the trumpet sound
For him that brought it: wretched though I seem,[4572]
I can produce a champion that will prove
What is avouched there. If you miscarry,
Your business of the world hath so an end, 45
And machination ceases. Fortune love you![4573]
Alb. Stay till I have read the letter.[4574]
Edg. I was forbid it.[4575]
When time shall serve, let but the herald cry,[4575]
And I'll appear again.[4575]
Alb. Why, fare thee well: I will o'erlook thy paper. 50
[Exit Edgar.
Re-enter Edmund.[4576]