Butler Monologue from Lovers' Vows

From Lovers' Vows by August von Kotzebue

male · defiant · 45 sec

Good and comfortable indeed! (AMELIA: And carry both to the tower.) I am willing at any time, dear Lady, to obey your orders; but, on this occasion, the prisoner’s food must remain bread and water—It is the Baron’s particular command. (AMELIA: Ah! My father was in the height of passion when he gave it.) Whatsoever his passion might be, it is the duty of a true, and honest dependent to obey his Lord’s mandates. I will not suffer a servant in this house, nor will I, myself, give the young man any thing except bread and water—But I’ll tell you what I’ll do—I’ll read my verses to him.

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