King monologue (Act 3) — Plays by August Strindberg, Fourth Series

Since you, by persuading me into letting the convent remain, have placed me before the public in the awkward position of a perverter of justice, you should, at least, show me the consideration of not appearing on the streets in that dress. And as I have given you permission to come here _at your own risk_, you must bear that risk yourself. To show you that justice exists, however, I shall see that those who insulted you be found--they had no right to insult you, even if you had been the humblest woman of the people. Now that matter is settled! [_He goes to the door at the right and summons the_ COURTIER, _who appears in the doorway_] Call four of the guards. Put two at that door [_indicating the door at the left_] and two at the other [_indicating the right-hand door_.