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Crier Monologue from Wilhelm Tell

From Wilhelm Tell by Friedrich Schiller

male · sarcastic · 1:07 min

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In the Emperor's name, give ear! (WORK: Hush! silence! hush!) Ye men of Uri, ye do see this cap! It will be set upon a lofty pole In Altdorf, in the market place: and this Is the Lord Governor's good will and pleasure; The cap shall have like honour as himself, All do it reverence with bended knee, And head uncovered; thus the king will know Who are his true and loyal subjects here; His life and goods are forfeit to the crown That shall refuse obedience to the order. (The people burst out into laughter. The drum beats and the procession passes on.) 1ST W. A strange device to fall upon indeed: Do reverence to a cap! A pretty farce! Heard ever mortal anything like this?

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30s · disgust · power · honor · rebellion · identity

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