William Shakespeare
King Lear Act 4 Scene 3
SCENE III. The French camp near Dover.

Enter KENT and a Gentleman

KENT
Why the King of France is so suddenly gone back
know you the reason?

GENTLEMAN
Something he left imperfect in the
state, which since his coming forth is thought
of; which imports to the kingdom so much
fear and danger, that his personal return was
most required and necessary.

KENT
Who hath he left behind him general?

GENTLEMAN
The Marshal of France, Monsieur La Far.

KENT
Did your letters pierce the queen to any
demonstration of grief?

GENTLEMAN
Ay, sir; she took them, read them in my presence;
And now and then an ample tear trill'd down
Her delicate cheek: it seem'd she was a queen
Over her passion; who, most rebel-like,
Sought to be king o'er her.