Monologue

Orange Monologue from Egmont

From Egmont by Johann Wolfgang von Goethe

male · anguished · 1:27 min

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Our knowledge counsels us not to await the result of a dangerous experiment. (Egmont: No experiment is dangerous, the result of which we have the courage to meet.) You are irritated, Egmont. (Egmont: I must see with my own eyes.) Oh that for once you saw with mine! My friend, because your eyes are open, you imagine that you see. I go! Await Alva's arrival, and God be with you! My refusal to do so may perhaps save you. The dragon may deem the prey not worth seizing, if he cannot swallow us both. Perhaps he may delay, in order more surely to execute his purpose; in the meantime you may see matters in their true light. But then, be prompt! Lose not a moment! Save,--oh, save yourself! Farewell!--Let nothing escape your vigilance:--how many troops he brings with him; how he garrisons the town; what force the Regent retains; how your friends are prepared. Send me tidings--Egmont--Egmont. What would you?

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30s · fear · betrayal · freedom · power · friendship

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