Cymbeline’s first partner passed away when their around three people (two sons and good daughter) was indeed extremely younger
Imogen, the fresh new eldest of them children, was brought up in her father’s court; however, from the a strange opportunity the 2 sons from Cymbeline was basically taken out of their nursery, if earliest is actually however, 3 years of age, in addition to youngest somewhat a baby; and Cymbeline you will definitely never discover what is actually be ones, otherwise from the just who they were conveyed away.
Cymbeline is actually twice married: their next spouse is actually a bad, plotting woman, and you can a cruel stepmother to Imogen, Cymbeline’s daughter by the 1st spouse.
The newest king, in the event she hated Imogen, yet , wanted their unique so you can get married a good young buck out of her own by the a former spouse (she as well as having been twice-married): for through this means she hoped upon the fresh new loss of Cymbeline to get new crown from Great britain abreast of your face of her young buck Cloten; having she knew one to, if your king’s sons were not discover, the new Little princess Imogen must be the king’s heir. (далее…)