Edstaston Monologue from Great Catherine (Whom Glory Still Adores)

From Great Catherine (Whom Glory Still Adores) by Bernard Shaw

male · defiant · 48 sec

A Russian general, madam? (VARINKA: Of course.) I must allow myself to say, madam, that your uncle had better not attempt to kick an English officer downstairs. (PATIOMKIN: You want me to kick you upstairs, eh? You want an audience of the Empress.) I have said nothing about kicking, sir. If it comes to that, my boots shall speak for me. Her Majesty has signified a desire to have news of the rebellion in America. I have served against the rebels; and I am instructed to place myself at the disposal of her Majesty, and to describe the events of the war to her as an eye-witness, in a discreet and agreeable manner.

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