Antonio’s Speech (HWK2)

My dear citizens of Milan.

It is my duty, and of great sorrow to inform you all, that our great duke, and my brother, Prospero has untimely passed away. Whilst he was conducting his research, he had an unfortunate accident while experimenting with the likes of magic. Sadly, he was caught in a volatile reaction and his life was taken. Duke Prospero gave upon us many things, things that he shall never be forgotten for. But as with all, we all must pass into death. Of this tragic event, I give you all proper notice of what is to take place following the death of the Duke.

There shan’t be a funeral service for our dear Duke, as his remains are too scorched and destroyed for there to be a proper burial, and as his works may still be in effect, we are unable to retrieve his corpse from his great library. As a result of this, we shall turn his great archive of magic and arts into his funeral grounds. It is also in great shock for me to tell you all, that his only child has passed away too. As of such, I, Antonio of Naples, Brother to Duke Prospero, will be assuming the position of Duke Prospero by the right of my heritage and blood.

What has transpired today is a great tragedy. My brother bestowed upon us many a thing, and his benevolence knew no boundaries…But alas, he has met his fate. May he be accepted into the gates of Olympus, and may his name and work be forever carved into the stone of this great land. May our great kingdom of Milan live forever in this great land of Italy! That is all. On behalf of King Alonso, we thank you all for attending. Long live Milan!