A General Monologue from The Light Shines in Darkness

From The Light Shines in Darkness by Leo, graf Tolstoy

male · defiant · 58 sec

There, you see, you wrote that there are such and such texts in the Gospels. Well, the Priest knows all about that. Have a talk with the Priest, and then think things over. That will be best. Good-bye, and I hope "au revoir," when I shall be able to congratulate you on having entered the Tsar's service. Send the Priest here. (Exit, followed by Colonel and Adjutant). BORÍS (To Clerk and Convoy Soldiers) There you see how they deceive you. They know that they are deceiving you. Don't submit to them. Lay down your rifles and go away. Let them put you into the Disciplinary Battalions and flog you; it will not be as bad as it is to serve such impostors.

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