Which
BEDLIVÝ LUBOROD
BEDLIVaddresses to his countrymen
toward summer’s end, 1841.1
Give ear to me, O my countrymen, as I speak to you of your ancient motherland, and of your motherland today. And consider carefully my words. For they come of a vigilant, careful mind, an unsullied bosom, and a heart that wishes you well. For my eyes have gazed far into the past; before them stands the present age. My mind has brooded over the days of yore, and plunged into the present. My heart has beat in time and compassion with those and with these, therefore, hear me! Indeed, who among you will not gladly give ear to a tale told by a herald who announces things true and moving, things that he brings forth from his heart — especially when they concern you, O my listeners? Just such things do I addre
