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Alva Monologue from Egmont

From Egmont by Johann Wolfgang von Goethe

male · defiant · 1:17 min

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Be that as it may, I would rather not hear them from you. The king sent me here in the hope that I should obtain the support of the nobles. The king wills, and will have his will obeyed. After profound deliberation, the king at length discerns what course will best promote the welfare of the people; matters cannot be permitted to go on as heretofore; it is the king's intention to limit their power for their own good; if necessary, to force upon them their salvation: to sacrifice the more dangerous burghers in order that the rest may find repose, and enjoy in peace the blessing of a wise government, This is his resolve; this I am commissioned to announce to the nobles; and in his name I require from them advice, not as to the course to be pursued--on that he is resolved--but as to the best means of carrying his purpose into effect.

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30s · determination · power · ambition · government · sacrifice

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