The Death of Wallenstein by Johann Christoph Friedrich von Schiller
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page 100 of 268 (37%)
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That we must show our favor by?
DUCHESS. His noble disposition and his manners---- WALLENSTEIN. Win him my heart, but not my daughter. DUCHESS. Then His rank, his ancestors---- WALLENSTEIN. Ancestors! What? He is a subject, and my son-in-law I will seek out upon the thrones of Europe. DUCHESS O dearest Albrecht! Climb we not too high Lest we should fall too low. WALLENSTEIN. What! have I paid A price so heavy to ascend this eminence, And jut out high above the common herd, Only to close the mighty part I play In life's great drama with a common kinsman? Have I for this---- [Stops suddenly, repressing himself. She is the only thing |
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