Antonio Monologue from The Duchess of Malfi

From The Duchess of Malfi by John Webster

male · dark · 55 sec

Some men have wish'd to die At the hearing of sad tidings; I am glad That I shall do 't in sadness. (135) I would not now Wish my wounds balm'd nor heal'd, for I have no use To put my life to. In all our quest of greatness, Like wanton boys whose pastime is their care, We follow after bubbles blown in th' air. Pleasure of life, what is 't? Only the good hours Of an ague; merely a preparative to rest, To endure vexation. I do not ask The process of my death; only commend me To Delio. (BOSOLA: Break, heart!) And let my son fly the courts to princes. (Dies.)

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