Monologue

Delio Monologue from The Duchess of Malfi

From The Duchess of Malfi by John Webster

male · dark · 1:07 min

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I misdoubt it; For though they have sent their letters of safe-conduct For your repair to Milan, they appear But nets to entrap you. The Marquis of Pescara, Under whom you hold certain land in cheat, (121) Much 'gainst his noble nature hath been mov'd To seize those lands; and some of his dependants Are at this instant making it their suit To be invested in your revenues. I cannot think they mean well to your life That do deprive you of your means of life, Your living. (ANTONIO: You are still an heretic To any safety I can shape myself.) Here comes the marquis: I will make myself Petitioner for some part of your land, To know whither it is flying. (ANTONIO: I pray, do.) Sir, I have a suit to you.

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30s · fear · betrayal · power · survival · trust

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