
`Aquest text ha estat digitalitzat i processat per l’Institut d’Estudis Catalans, com a part del projecte Corpus Textual Informatitzat de la Llengua Catalana.`
In the spacious hall of the Count of Orlof’s castle, the morning light filters through crystal galleries while an ominous silence hangs over the stage. A dead, oversized bird lies at the feet of Carlot, whose cryptic remarks hint at an impending arrival that brings misfortune to anyone who bears arms. The Count and the Baron debate a recent forest fire that was suddenly quenched by an unknown man, sparking rumors that he may be the prophesied figure some call “the returned Jesus.” Their conversation teeters between skepticism and uneasy fascination, setting a tone of political intrigue and supernatural speculation.
The drama unfurls among a crowded roster of nobles, officials, and soldiers, each bearing their own loyalties and doubts. Whispers of Nataniel’s approach spread through the corridors, intertwining fear of war with the hope—or dread—of a miraculous intervention. As alliances shift and old grievances surface, listeners are drawn into a tense tableau where belief, power, and destiny collide, inviting them to question what truly lies behind the whispered legend.
Language
ca
Duration
~2 hours (153K characters)
Release date
2025-04-07
Rights
Public domain in the USA.
Subjects
1845–1924

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