Augustus Monologue from Augustus Does His Bit: A True-to-Life Farce

From Augustus Does His Bit: A True-to-Life Farce by Bernard Shaw

male · defiant · 53 sec

If we were not at war, I should discharge you on the spot for disrespectful behavior. But England is in danger; and I cannot think of my personal dignity at such a moment. (Shouting at him.) Don't you think of yours, either, worm that you are; or I'll have you arrested under the Defence of the Realm Act, double quick. (THE CLERK: What do I care about the realm? They done me out of two and seven--) Oh, damn your two and seven! Did you receive my letters? (THE CLERK: Yes.) I addressed a meeting here last night--went straight to the platform from the train. I wrote to you that I should expect you to be present and report yourself. Why did you not do so?

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