also completely separate headcanon re:edmund trial by combat and the line about forgiving edgar if he’s noble–

I do believe that edmund’s kinda overjoyed at the opportunity to actually beat up a noble and get away with it.

the whole play he’s had to work with subterfuge as his primary weapon because there’s no other way for someone of his social status to safely fight the nobility.

but now he’s a noble. and he can, if he so desires, accept this duel and potentially harm a noble with little to no consequence.

so good for him, good for him :)