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Elaine Monologue from Arthur

From Arthur by Laurence Binyon

female · anguished · 1:09 min

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I pray he love you always. And this deep gash? (LAUNCELOT: By the black winter waves Under Tintagel towers, that blow was dealt.) Wonderful shield, that has endured such blows And borne your mortal wounds for you, and been Where I would fain have been! I feel as if Those dreadful murderous thrusts were in my body. How had I gloried to be this, that saved you! Leave me the shield that has your story on it Till I have all its battles in my heart. (LAUNCELOT: How should a knight do battle without his shield?) I must resign it then. Take your good shield, But I will keep its case. Look! I have stitched Upon it with my needle every scar That gashed its brightness. And now you will forsake me?

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20s · longing · love · sacrifice · identity · honor

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