You are plunged in indescribable ignorance, but the illusion lies where he who does not know declares that he knows.
Man lives in illusion and piles up books around himself like straw.
But now I will devour all! I hold you, uplifted sword!
I stand in the midst of animals and I will not be seated.
And anger rises in me!
(He throws away the scabbard.
I defy you, arid country! You that refuse me any joy,
I will make you my domain!
Shine bare, bright blade, till this enterprise is ended!
And if anyone is tired of this scurvy tailor's life, let him come and follow me! If there is anyone