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THE DARK CHAMBER
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Were it not so, how could we have hope in our heart to meet him!
We struggle and dig our own path, thus reach his path at the end.
We can never get lost in the abyss of dark night.
Were it not so, how could we hope in our heart to meet him!

Third Citizen

But, really, I cannot stand the absurd things people say about our King simply because he is not seen in public.

First Citizen

Just fancy! Any one libelling me can be punished, while nobody can stop the mouth of any rascal who chooses to slander the King.

Grandfather

The slander cannot touch the King.