# First Lord — Cymbeline character guide

> First Lord in Cymbeline by William Shakespeare.

**Role:** minor

**First appearance:** 0009-act-ii-scene-i

## Who they are

Attendant lord in Cymbeline's court, often with Cloten.

## In the story

### [Scene I](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/cymbeline_se/chapters/act-i-scene-i)

Provides exposition about Posthumus's noble lineage and the kidnapping of Cymbeline's sons.

### [Scene II](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/cymbeline_se/chapters/act-i-scene-ii)

Feigns deference to Cloten while subtly mocking him.

### [Scene I](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/cymbeline_se/chapters/act-ii-scene-i)

Informs Cloten about the Italian stranger at court, believed to be a friend of Posthumus.

### [Scene III](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/cymbeline_se/chapters/act-iv-scene-iii)

Defends Pisanio's loyalty to Cymbeline and reports the landing of Roman legions from Gaul.

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