Elizabeth Monologue from Carlyon Sahib: A Drama in Four Acts

From Carlyon Sahib: A Drama in Four Acts by Gilbert Murray

female · contemplative · 54 sec

He told me from the first he would not. I don't suppose he loved me much; how could he? He was so far above me, so much stronger and wiser. I got all I wanted afterwards, when he let me come here and look after you. (VERA: I don't understand you, Elizabeth. Are you mad, and is it all untrue?) The baby's eyes haunt me; I dare not look into deep water. But it is just this that has given me peace. (VERA: Peace!) It is the want of trust that makes life hard. You cannot be happy without perfect courage; and you cannot have courage without perfect strength. He has both; and they are yours if you trust him.

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