Monologue

Steward Monologue from All's Well That Ends Well

From All's Well That Ends Well by William Shakespeare

male · anguished · 58 sec

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(Reads.) I am Saint Jaques’ pilgrim, thither gone. Ambitious love hath so in me offended That barefoot plod I the cold ground upon, With sainted vow my faults to have amended. Write, write, that from the bloody course of war My dearest master, your dear son, may hie. Bless him at home in peace, whilst I from far His name with zealous fervour sanctify. His taken labours bid him me forgive; I, his despiteful Juno, sent him forth From courtly friends, with camping foes to live, Where death and danger dog the heels of worth. He is too good and fair for death and me; Whom I myself embrace to set him free.

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The Steward expresses his deep devotion and longing for his master, who is away at war, while reflecting on the sacrifices made and the dangers faced in battle.

40s · longing · love · sacrifice · war · redemption

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