Baron Wildenhaim Monologue from Lovers' Vows

From Lovers' Vows by August von Kotzebue

male · romantic · 1:00 min

You put me out of patience. Hear, Amelia! (stops short, and speaks softer.) To see you happy is my wish. But matrimony, without concord, is like a duetto badly performed; for that reason, nature, the great composer of all harmony, has ordained, that, when bodies are allied, hearts should be in perfect unison. However, I will send Mr. Anhalt to you—— (AMELIA:. Do, papa.) ——He shall explain to you my sentiments. (Rings.) A clergyman can do this better than—— (Enter servant.) Go directly to Mr. Anhalt, tell him that I shall be glad to see him for a quarter of an hour if he is not engaged. (Exit servant. (AMELIA:. Wish him a good morning from me.) [looking at his watch). The Count is a tedious time dressing.—Have you breakfasted, Amelia?

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