Lear: Gods and nature

Question 1

Lear on Cordelia to France 1:1 That on a … t’acknowledge hers.

Answer 1

Than on a wretch whom Nature is ashamed
Almost t’acknowledge hers.

Question 2

Edmund’s soliloquy 1:2 Thou, Nature … bound.

Answer 2

Thou, Nature, art my Goddess; to thy law
My services are bound.