Gloucester knows he will get in trouble for helping Lear. “Go and don't say anything, Davion is among the dukes”. Edmund already knows about the conflict between Cornwall and Albany. Gloucester has received a letter promising that those who have harmed the king will be punished. And the worst thing is that... I received a letter last night - it's dangerous to say this - I locked the letter in my closet." Therefore, this leads Gloucester to console Edmund alongside Lear, telling him that Lear is destined to fight back. Therefore, the army has arrived to help the king.” The wounds the king now bears will be avenged. There is a part of power already rooted. We must lean towards the king.” This shows that Gloucester then tells Edmund that he will secretly find Lear and offer him support. So he asks Edmund to keep the king busy so that he doesn't notice that act of kindness. Furthermore, Cornwall blinds Gloucester because he is a traitor. «You will never see... Boys, hold the chair... I will put my foot on these eyes of yours. Whoever thinks of living to be old, give me some help! While the servants hold the chair, Cornwall has one of Gloucester's eyes gouged out by your cruel gods! One side will make fun of the other, even the other." He declares himself a traitor because Gloucester is communicating with the king of France and Cordelia. Therefore, this shows that he is loyal to the