General Chadbourne Monologue from The Americans

From The Americans by Edwin Davies Schoonmaker

male · inspirational · 1:24 min

That's what I had in mind a while ago! I'm glad you spoke of it. When they pass these gates, You be here, Haskell, and you get me word. I want to be the first to break the news To Egerton and the Governor; want to say: 'I have the honor to report to you, Your Excellency, And it gives me pleasure to announce to you Upon the occasion of the opening Of your new mansion, Colonel Egerton, This bit of news, sir, from the military, And I offer it with our congratulations, The strike is over----' (VOICE OF JERGENS: General Chadbourne!) Yes!-- 'The men have yielded and have gone to work; And all's been done without one drop of bloodshed, Thanks to the Governor and to your co-operation And to the splendid service of the boys. To-morrow we break camp and go our ways. Health to you and long life and peace hereafter In your new home.' Or something of the sort. I haven't whipped it into final shape.

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