texts: I know we banned this play, but frankly I can't remember why. Can you refresh my memory, Herr Director? </s> <s> For the same reason, Herr Chamberlain, that it was banned in France. </s> <s> Oh yes, yes. And that was?
labels: Well, the play makes a hero out of a valet. He outwits his noble master and exposes him as a lecher. Do you see the implications? This would be, in a grander situation, as if a Chamberlain were to expose an Emperor.