Monologue

Ferdinand Monologue from The Duchess of Malfi

From The Duchess of Malfi by John Webster

male · dark · 40 sec

Your inclination to shed blood rides post Before my occasion to use you. I give you that To live i' the court here, and observe the duchess; To note all the particulars of her haviour, What suitors do solicit her for marriage, And whom she best affects. She 's a young widow: I would not have her marry again. (BOSOLA: No, sir?) Do not you ask the reason; but be satisfied. I say I would not. (BOSOLA: It seems you would create me One of your familiars.) Familiar! What 's that?

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