This is the thought then lying further back
In your fanatic spirit, child of woe,
Reached through a devious and hidden track!
For this you will prepare your country’s grave.
You will free some, but only to enslave
A wider realm of being.
First Phantom
I would know
What may be best.
Second Phantom
The country is at peace.
You do not dare to ask your Congress for
Troops on the Southern people to make war.
First Phantom
I do not need to ask. I have enrolled
An oath with God the Nation to uphold.
Second Phantom
But if you call the troops will you not ask
Congress to validate your powers’ increase
And sharpening of the sword for such a task?
You do not answer. Well, if this may be
Do you not contemplate a tyranny?
First Phantom