Prior to Giving Up Kingdom

    It is finally time to give away my kingdom. My lovely daughters and their husbands shall inherit my kingdom. I have prepared the best section for my youngest and best daughter, Cordelia. She has both the King of France and the Duke of Burgundy vying for her affection, easily surpassing my other two daughter's husbands. My only wish is to have her take care of me into my old age, as I give up my kingdom. However, I've devised the perfect method, so that they can't know I've already planned who to give which section. I shall have them declare their love for me. Since I know that Cordelia must love me more than anything, definitely more than her sisters, I shall be able to give the best section to her without any complaint. I could not imagine any of my daughters hating me, for I have been the best father to each of them. I know that Goneril and Regan shall complain about me keeping the crown, but at the very least I must keep my authority. Although I have grown much too old to keep track of and govern the nation, I have in no way lost my status as king. As long as my loyal subjects, Kent and my good old Fool, stick with me, and I get to spend my old age with my daughters, I shall want for nothing for the rest of my life.