The general tells Lear that he has evidence that Lear has committed treason, but that he can't go with him because he has reported the matter to King Lear's grace. Lear says that he's not sure what crime he has committed, but the general reminds him that the letter is a secret from King Lear, and that Lear is in danger if his judgment is wrong. Lear tells the general that he is offering him one last chance, and asks him to invite the bandits who tried to rob the grain to interrogate them.