... daughters by asking them to tell him how much they love him in order that he may divide his kingdom according to the strength of their love. Cordelia, the youngest daughter, states that she loves her father "according to her bond" (p.4). She is saying that she loves him as much as any ... firm to his belief that the world is governed by the gods and in justice. Therefore he does not question the will of the gods in letting him suffer from his daughter's unkindness, but prays If it be you that stirs these daughters' hearts Against their father, fool me not with so ... worst situation can...

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