The Kaiser's Reasons; a Drama in Three Acts With Interludes
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Now let me tell you something, and reflect upon it. I do toil from dawn to dark, indeed, and give my subjects well-tilled barley fields, and Holstein oxen, and French opera. Yes, and Silesian cheese. I risk my life on those same battlefields, to give my subjects fresh Silesian cheese; but not for my dear subjects' sake or for their happiness.
THE KAISER'S REASONS 57 Poet.
No? What then?
Frederick.
I wish to be the king of a Prussia more feared and prosperous than any kingdom of the world. I wis...h to be the conqueror of the fertile valley of Silesia, against Austria, France, Russia, and perhaps even England, against the Christian world.
Poet.
For what then?
Frederick.
That I may drink French coffee in my dressing gown, while I read my name in the gazettes of various lan- guages. Do you see?
Poet.
I see. You shall appear in my drama . . , but not as hero.
Frederick, You are difficult, Monsieur; like all good lunatics.
58 THE KAISER'S REASONS Poet.
Yes, I am very sorrowful; for I begin to see what it must mean to have the gift of life, with great possessions.
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To quickly assess the difficulty of the text, read a short excerpt:
Now let me tell you something, and reflect upon it. I do toil from dawn to dark, indeed, and give my subjects well-tilled barley fields, and Holstein oxen, and French opera. Yes, and Silesian cheese. I risk my life on those same battlefields, to give my subjects fresh Silesian cheese; but not for my dear subjects' sake or for their happiness.
THE KAISER'S REASONS 57 Poet.
No? What then?
Frederick.
I wish to be the king of a Prussia more feared and prosperous than any kingdom of the world. I wis...h to be the conqueror of the fertile valley of Silesia, against Austria, France, Russia, and perhaps even England, against the Christian world.
Poet.
For what then?
Frederick.
That I may drink French coffee in my dressing gown, while I read my name in the gazettes of various lan- guages. Do you see?
Poet.
I see. You shall appear in my drama . . , but not as hero.
Frederick, You are difficult, Monsieur; like all good lunatics.
58 THE KAISER'S REASONS Poet.
Yes, I am very sorrowful; for I begin to see what it must mean to have the gift of life, with great possessions.
What to read after The Kaiser's Reasons; a Drama in Three Acts With Interludes?
You can find similar books in the "Read Also" column, or choose other free books by Marsh, Elizabeth to read onlineMoreLess
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