Monologue

Lord Justice Monologue from The Duchess of Padua

From The Duchess of Padua by Oscar Wilde

male · dramatic · 53 sec

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Ay, there is more, your Grace. This man being alien born, not Paduan, Nor by allegiance bound unto the Duke, Save such as common nature doth lay down, Hath, though accused of treasons manifold, Whose slightest penalty is certain death, Yet still the right of public utterance Before the people and the open court; Nay, shall be much entreated by the Court, To make some formal pleading for his life, Lest his own city, righteously incensed, Should with an unjust trial tax our state, And wars spring up against the commonwealth: So merciful are the laws of Padua Unto the stranger living in her gates.

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Lord Justice addresses the court regarding the fate of an accused man, highlighting the complexities of justice and mercy in Padua's legal system.

30s · anticipation · justice · power · identity · redemption

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