Early Plays — Catiline, the Warrior's Barrow, Olaf Liljekrans by Henrik Ibsen
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the house without noticing FURIA, who stands half concealed in
the shade between the trees.] AMBIORIX. So then it is decided! Venturesome It was to enter into such a compact. OLLOVICO. True; Yet their refusal of each righteous claim Opens no other way to liberty. The prize of victory,--should our friends succeed,-- Outweighs indeed the perils of the conflict That now awaits us. AMBIORIX. Brother, so it is! OLLOVICO. Emancipation from the rule of Rome,-- Freedom long lost is surely worth a struggle. AMBIORIX. Now we must hasten homeward with all speed, Kindling through Gaul the flames of insurrection. It will be easy to persuade the tribes To 'rise up in revolt; they'll follow us And join the partisans of Catiline. OLLOVICO. Hard will the fight be; mighty still is Rome. AMBIORIX. It must be risked. Come, Ollovico, come! FURIA. [Calls warningly to them.] Woe unto you! |
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