Cymbeline - Episode 3 - For A Horse With Wings

Cymbeline - Episode 3 - For A Horse With Wings

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March 9, 2026 · 38 min · Season 22 · Episode 3

About this episode

Cloten attempts to win Imogen's heart while tensions rise between Rome and Britain over tribute demands.

***This show is brought to you by Quince. Go to ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠http://quince.com/playonpod ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠for free shipping on your order and 365-day returns.*** Cloten orders a group of hastily assembled musicians to play under Imogen’s window, hoping to win her heart. As they play, Cymbeline and the Queen pass by and tell Cloten to keep persisting with Imogen. A messenger brings word that ambassadors from Rome have arrived. The royal couple goes to greet the Romans, telling Cloten to join them after he leaves Imogen’s chambers. Cloten knocks on Imogen’s door and tries to bribe one of her ladies-in-waiting before Imogen appears. Imogen turns Cloten away so harshly that he vows to get revenge on Posthumus. As he rails, Imogen realizes that the bracelet Posthumus gave her is missing. She orders Pisanio to have her servants search for it. Meanwhile, Iachimo returns to Italy and goes to Philario’s house, where Philario and Posthumus are discussing the prospects of war between Rome and Britain over the tribute that Cymbeline owes Caesar. Iachimo claims to have won the bet, saying he slept with Imogen and describing her bedroom in detail. He shows off the bracelet he took from her wrist, then…

Topics covered

  • revenge
  • romance
  • betrayal
  • war
  • loyalty
  • friendship

Keywords

  • Cymbeline
  • Cloten
  • Imogen
  • Iachimo
  • Posthumus
  • war
  • betrayal

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Mentioned in this episode

Organizations: Rome, Britain, Caesar, Caius Lucius

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