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THE LAND OF MANY NAMES
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Second Disabled Soldier:
He was lying with his face to the sky and his eyes wide open.
A Widow:
Then he was looking at you. And what message did he give for me?
First Disabled Soldier:
O-o-o-o! he had no lips.
A Widow:
O-o-o-o! I have no child. I have no tears. I have no husband. I have a heart that is torn asunder. I have no lips to curse heaven with.
[Exit.
Third Disabled Soldier:
It’s a piteous sight!
Second Disabled Soldier:
And she’s not the only one. There’s too many like her.
First Disabled Soldier:
Better not think about it. (To the Lover.) Then you’re not dead—you’ve come
The Lover:
I am here. I vowed I would return even from the grave
[Enter the Beloved.
The Beloved (stretches out her hands to him):
My dear one! My love! You will love me no more.
