Courtier Monologue from Master Olof: A Drama in Five Acts

From Master Olof: A Drama in Five Acts by August Strindberg

male · dramatic · 59 sec

The faith--there is nothing about it. Oh, yes, let me see--from this day the Gospel is to be read in all schoolhouses. (Olof: Is that all?) All? Oh, no, I remember! I have a special order from the King to you--and a most sensible one--that, as the people are stirred up over all these innovations, you must by no means disturb the old forms; must not abolish masses, holy water, nor any other usage, nor furthermore indulge in any reckless acts, for hereafter the King will not close his eyes to your escapades as he has had to do in the past, when he lacked power to do otherwise. (Olof: I see! And the new faith which he has permitted me to preach so far?) It is to ripen slowly.--It will come! It will come!

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