Queen Monologue from Don Carlos: A Play

From Don Carlos: A Play by Friedrich Schiller

female · defiant · 55 sec

I may add, Because the prince, in his own father's heart, Scarce finds that kindness he so well deserves. (KING: So well deserves!) Why, sire! should I conceal it! Highly do I esteem him--yes! and love him As a most dear relation, who was once Deemed worthy of a dearer--tenderer--title. I've yet to learn that he, on this account, Should be estranged from me beyond all others,-- Because he once was better loved than they. Though your state policy may knit together What bands it pleases--'tis a harder task To burst such ties! I will not hate another For any one's command--and since I must So speak--such dictates I will not endure.

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