Don Carlos by Johann Christoph Friedrich von Schiller
page 74 of 338 (21%)
page 74 of 338 (21%)
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Have I deserved these doubts?
CARLOS (reading the letter). "This key unlocks The back apartments in the queen's pavilion, The furthest room lies next a cabinet Wherein no listener's foot dare penetrate; Here may the voice of love without restraint Confess those tender feelings, which till now The heart with silent looks alone hath spoken. The timid lover gains an audience here, And sweet reward repays his secret sorrow." [As if awakening from a reverie. I am not in a dream, do not rave, This is my right hand, this my sword--and these Are written words. 'Tis true--it is no dream. I am beloved, I feel I am beloved. [Unable to contain himself, he rushes hastily through the room, and raises his arms to heaven. PAGE. Follow me, prince, and I will lead the way. CARLOS. Then let me first collect my scattered thoughts. The alarm of joy still trembles in my bosom. Did I e'er lift my fondest hopes so high, |
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