Lucky Pehr by August Strindberg
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who would add further remarks?
ONE OF THE PEOPLE. That isn't true! Our Lord does not create different kinds of human beings. BURGOMASTER. Who gave you permission to shriek? ONE OF THE PEOPLE. Since we have no voice in things, we may at least be allowed to shriek! BURGOMASTER. Yes, shriek, and I'll put you in the lockup! There is no one, of course, who has something to add? RELATIVE. Herr Burgomaster, as a man of honor, may I not be permitted to enter a protest against the scandalous attack that has been made? PEHR. I challenge the relative! BURGOMASTER. And I, on the other hand, attach more weight to the Relative's utterance since he is allied to a great man; that is always the community's best guarantee-- ROOSTER. [From hen-coop outside the shoemaker's.] Cockelicoo! BURGOMASTER. What's that devilish racket? ONE OF THE PEOPLE. That's one who is blessed with a voice! ROOSTER. Cockelicoo! |
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