Lucky Pehr by August Strindberg
page 79 of 102 (77%)
page 79 of 102 (77%)
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PEHR. There is no religious liberty, then?
VIZIER. Yes, for the _true_ faith. PEHR. But for the others? VIZIER. There must be no others! PEHR. Then I shall give them religious liberty! VIZIER. That the Caliph can not do. PEHR. Who can, then? VIZIER. The Government alone. PEHR. Who is the government? [Vizier and all others present place a finger to mouth.] PEHR. A secret? VIZIER. That is the constitutional despotism's secret. PEHR. But I had the liberty of changing the religion? VIZIER. Politics is another matter! PEHR. Then God save all peoples from politics! Must I begin my reign with the refusal of an humble petition? |
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