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“Prince Hercules” Episode 45/308 [TEASER] I [Sings]: “-- golden sandals [?]-ing the ground! Came the [?] of muses! Filling the hills of the Centaurs! Whoo! The echoing woods!” [Laughs] H: “You’re not excited about this festival, are you?” I: “What’s not to get excited about? Beautiful women? You know? Games? Wine-tasting? Beautiful women? Great food? Beautiful women?” [Laughs] H: “Yeah. Will Electra be there?” I: “Maybe.” H: “Maybe that’s why you’re singing-- off-key, I might add.” I: “Wait a second. I was _not_ sing-- ” Thug’s Voice [Interrupts]: “Hand over your money.” Styros [Sty]’s Voice: “We have no money! We’re poor travellers!” I: “Man-- wherever we go!” [Not sure of this line] H: “It’s amazing, isn’t it?” Thug’s Voice: “Can’t fight back, huh?” H: “Is there a problem, here?” Thug’s Voice: “No, we’re just having a little discussion!” I: “Ah. See? We _love_ discussions.” [Fight] I: “Whaddya wanna try next?” H: “Thermopylae.” I: “Oh, no.” H: “One!” I: “Two! Three!” Thugs’ Voices: “Let’s get outta here!” “Come on!” “Run!” “They’re like a two-man army!” H: “It still works.” I: “Yeah-- if you’re 18.” [Laughs] H: “Don’t worry. They won’t bother you, anymore.” Sty: “Lahti and I can’t thank you enough.” Lahti [Lah]: “We’re on our way to Kastus. If we’d known the road was full of bandits-- we would have _paid_ for escorts.” H: “W-well-- how about if _I_ escort you there?” I: “Yeah-- we’ll do it for free.” H: “We? I thought you were in a hurry to get to the festival.” I: “Well, yeah, but-- ” H: “No-- Iolaus, I can-- walk ‘em both there.” I: “OK!” H: “Hey!” I: “Hey!” H: “Uh-- I’ll catch up with you later.” I: “You-- sure? Yeah. OK.” H: “He loves festivals. Shall we go?” ----------------------------------------------------------------- ------------------------------- Queen Parnassa [Par]: “Great Hera-- as your special day approaches, I appeal to you. The people of Kastus and I have served you well. But since my son’s death, we have lost our former honor and glory. Help restore us to our previous power-- that we may serve you better. Please-- show us a sign-- that we may know what you have in store for us. Ah-h-h.” [Laughs] ----------------------------------------------------------------- ------------------------------- Lonius [Lon]: “Queen Parnassa?” Par: “Lonius-- our prayers are answered. Hera’s sending someone to restore our kingdom to its former glories.” Lon: “Who, my lady?” Par: “A warrior without equal-- one who will make our kingdom _invincible_.” Lon: “Please, my lady-- his name.” Par: “Hercules.” ----------------------------------------------------------------- ------------------------------- Lah: “It’s awfully nice of you to accompany Styros and me to Kastus.” H: “My pleasure.” Sty: “We’ve worked too long and _hard_ to give up our life savings to bandits.” Lah: “You know-- we’ve thanked you, but-- we haven’t even learned your name.” Sty: “Whoa!” H: “Look out! Ah-h-h-h! Oh-h-h!” Sty: “It’s stone!” Lah: “That’s quite a knock you took there. You all right?” H: “I’m-- fine. Once my head stops pounding. Thanks for your help.” Lah: “That’s _twice_ you’ve saved our lives.” Sty: “And we still don’t know your name.” H: “Neither do I.” ----------------------------------------------------------------- ------------------------------- [ACT I] H: “Ah.” Lah: “This-- may not help you remember your name, but it should keep the swelling down.” Sty: “We better get going, Lahti. We must make Kastus by sundown.” H: “Kastus?” Lah: “Ring a bell?” H [Sighs]: “No.” ----------------------------------------------------------------- ------------------------------- Lon: “My lady-- I can’t see how this can possibly work. Doesn’t Hera want Hercules dead?!” Par: “This is better than dead. To lose his memory-- his identity-- and spend the rest of his days serving his stepmother?” Lon: “But even if she does rob Hercules of his memory, the people of Kastus still have theirs. _They_ won’t believe he’s their long-lost prince.” Par: “Why not? Prince Milius has been gone from us for five years. We’ve kept his death from them for _half_ that time. They _want_ to believe he’s alive. Don’t you see? These people don’t care who leads them. They just want to be led.” Lon: “Perhaps. But there’s always a few.” Par: “Well-- it’ll be your job to keep the streets free of doubtuhs [sic]. All we need is three days. If we can convince Hercules that he is Prince Milius-- get him to pledge his loyalty to Hera-- on equinox day-- he’ll be hers-- on ours-- forever.” ----------------------------------------------------------------- ------------------------------- Garas [Gar]: “Now, that’s insane. We’ll never get away with it. The soldiers know what Milius looks like.” Lon: “Soldiers follow orders.” Gar: “And the townspeople?” Lon: “Live in fear of the soldiers. How often did they ever get to see their prince, anyway?” Gar: “Yeah, but this Hercules-- I-I can’t see how-- ” Lon: “Well, you’d better see! Unless you want to incur the wrath of your queen-- or Hera-- it would be smart to cooperate.” Soldier: “Sir-- travellers approaching.” Lon: “Just as Parnassa said. Garas-- get ready to meet your new prince.” Sty: “You don’t remember any of your past.” H [Sighs]: “All I can see are-- blank faces.” Lah: “Styros? Who was that cute little man he was travelling with?” H: “I was-- travelling with a cute little man?” Lah: “Blond-- blue-eyed-- said he was going to a festival. Don’t you remember his name?” Sty: “No.” Lon: “Milius! Prince Milius! By the gods! You’re alive!” Gar: “Our prince has come back to us!” H: “E-excuse me?” Lon: “My lord. [Chuckles] My friend! I can’t _believe_ that you’ve _survived_ all these years!” Gar: “Welcome back, Sire.” Sty: “You know this man?” Gar: “Fool! This is Prince Milius! Returned to us from the war-- by the mercy of the gods.” H: “No, no. Please, please. I mean-- I’m sorry, but I don’t know who you’re talking about.” Lon: “Oh-h-h, Garas-- he doesn’t remember us.” Gar: “Must be-- shock-- or war wound.” Lon: “Oh-- come my prince. You’re in safe hands, now.” H: “Where are we going?” Lon: “Your castle. Your kingdom?! Huh?!”] H: “Uh-- so I’m a-- prince.” Gar: “This way, Sire.” Lon: “Come along, now.” Sty: “I knew he was royalty. I could tell by the way he handled himself.” Lah: “Mmm-- hmm!” ----------------------------------------------------------------- ------------------------------- Lon: “Sire.” Par: “Millius! Ha-ha-ha! My son! Ha-ha! [Sighs] Thank Hera! Ha-ha!” H: “You’re-- my mother.” Lon: “He’s lost his memory, my queen.” Gar: “Undoubtedly from the war.” Par: “Well-- that doesn’t matter. The important thing is-- you’re safe! Ha-ha! Your memory will return in time, and-- your wife can help in that area.” H: “Wife?” Kirin [Kir]: “Milius [Sighs]-- I thought you’d never return.” H: “I’m-- I-I’m sorry, I-- ” Kir: “Is something wrong?” Par: “He can’t remember anything, Kirin-- something to do with the war. He’ll need your help.” Kir: “Yes-- we have a lot of catching up to do, then. Your sons can’t wait to see you.” H: “Sons.” ----------------------------------------------------------------- ------------------------------- Kir: “Boys-- go give your father a hug.” H: “They-- seem a little uncomfortable.” Kir: “They don’t remember you. Macareus was only two when you left, and I was carrying Protos.” H: “Why don’t you two guys-- show me your toys.” Protos [Pro]: “OK.” Macareus [Mac]: “’K.” H: “That-- broke the ice.” ----------------------------------------------------------------- ------------------------------- Man’s Voice: “I’ve got it. Thanks.” Woman’s Voice: “Archer!” Man’s Voice: “How about a small wager?” Woman’s Voice: “Small wager, perhaps?” Man’s Voice: “Ten dinars for the archer on the left.” Juris [Jur]: “Iolaus!” I: “Juris!” Jur [Interrupts]: “Good to see you! Where’s Hercules?!” I: “Oh, you know-- off being heroic-- creating the stuff that legends are made of. He’ll be along soon.” Jur: “I hope so. The festival wouldn’t be the same without him.” I: “Yeah.” Jur: “Looking for Electra?” I: “No? Is she here?” Jur: “Yeah-- and she’s looking for you.” I: “Really?” Jur: “She wants you to meet her cousin!” ----------------------------------------------------------------- ------------------------------- H [Wrestling with boys]: “Whoa! Wha! Two against one! OK-- oh! I give up! I give up! Hey! Hey! Watch it! Hey! Uh! You little-- !” Kir: “Boys-- it’s time for bed.” H: “Oh.” Boys: “Aw-w-w-w-- ” Kir: “Now, kiss your father good night, and--go wash up.” Pro: “Good night, Father.” H: “Good night.” Mac: “Good night, Father.” H: “Good night, boys. Sweet dreams.” Boy’s Voice: “Good night, Mom.” Kir: “I’ll be in in a minute.” Boy’s Voice: “OK.” H: “Huh-- along with everything else, I’d forgotten how much I miss my family.” Kir: “You’re very good with them.” H: “They’re good kids.” Kir: “Well, they should be. They’re your sons.” H: “Uh, yeah.” Kir: “Hmm. Is anything coming back?” H [Sighs]: “I, uh-- I-- I won’t lie to you. You know, I-- I have this sense-- you know? This feels-- good-- and warm and-- natural, but every time I-- think back-- all I can see are blank faces.” Kir: “There’s no rush. It’ll all come back.” H: [Sighs] Kir: “We have plenty of time.” H [Whispers]: “Yeah.” ----------------------------------------------------------------- ------------------------------- Par: “Your move-- ” Lon: “Thank you, my queen.” Par: “It’s working, Lonius. I can feel it. When the sun strikes the Hera stone on equinox day-- and Hercules pledges his loyalty-- he’ll do whatever we want.” Lon: “With a leader like Hercules-- Gorgos would be ours for the taking.” Par: “Forget Gorgos! We’d rule the peninsula within a year.” Lon: [Groans] Kir: “My lady-- my I have a word? In private.” Par: “What is it? You look troubled.” Kir [Sighs]: “I can’t go through with this.” Par: “Why? Does Hercules suspect something?” Kir: “No-- nothing. It’s just that he’s-- nice-- decent. It’s not fair.” Par: “And was it fair that Milius was taken from us-- on the eve of Kastus’ greatest victory?!” Kir: “No-- but I sense in Hercules a-- a longing-- for his own-- family. To make him live this lie-- ” Par: “I’d worry about your own children.” Kir: “What are you saying? You wouldn’t-- ” Par: “It’s a big castle, Kirin. Accidents can happen.” ----------------------------------------------------------------- ------------------------------- “Milius” [“Mil”]: “Lonius, I appreciate your arranging this tour for me, but, do we-- really need all these bodyguards?” Lon: “Uh, one can never be too cautious, my lord. You have many enemies in the neighboring kingdom of Gorgos.” “Mil”: “Why is that?” Woman’s Voice [In Background]: “Welcome home, Prince Milius.” Lon [Interrupts]: “Uh, it’s very complicated. Uh, betrayal-- revenge. Goes back generations.” Man’s Voice: “Sire.” “Mil”: “I’m still not comfortable with these-- clothes, or-- people bowing down to me.” Lon: “Ha-ha. I’m sure it’ll grow on you, my lord-- as your memory comes back.” Man: “Hey! I know that man-- !” Lon: “Come, my lord.” Man: “-- and he’s not our prince! I saw him in Corinth one-- ” “Mil”: “Why did he say that?” Lon: “Ah-- five years is a long time, my lord. You know, you look different now. So don’t we all-- huh? Ha-ha. You-- you remember Prince Milius, don’t you?” A Man: “Uh-- I’m not sure.” Lon: “You’re not?” A Man: “Oh-oh-uh-- I mean, uh-- o-of course, I do. It’s just that-- w-without his beard-- my lord-- ” “Mil”: “No, no. Please, please. Stand.” Lon: “This way, my lord.” Man’s Voice: “Come on, you.” Lon: “I think we can get through here. Aah! Damn! These alleys all look the same.” ----------------------------------------------------------------- ------------------------------- [ACT II] [Fight] Lon: “Just like old times, huh?! After them! Don’t let ‘em get away!” Soldier [Sold]: “Yes, sir!” “Mil”: “What was that all about?” Sold’s Voice: “Over there!” Lon: “Come on. I recognized one of them. They were sent from Gorgos to assassinate you. Let’s get back to the palace.” ----------------------------------------------------------------- ------------------------------- Jur: “Why so glum, Iolaus?! You should be enjoying yourself!” I: “Hercules should have been here by now.” Jur: “Y-you’re worried about Hercules? If _he_ can’t take care of himself-- who can?!” I: “Huh. Yeah, I guess.” Jur: “Yeah. Come on. You’re judging the grape-picking race.” I: “No, I don’t think so.” Jur: “Electra’s in it.” I: “OK, uh! When I start banging the drum-- you all start picking the grapes!” Women: “All right!” I: “First one to the end-- wins! Everybody ready?!” Women’s Voices: “I’m ready!” “Then we must hurry.” “Yeah.” “We’re ready!” I [Interrupts]: “You ready? Go!” Men’s Voices: “Come on, Electra! Show ‘em how it’s done!” “Go, woman! My money’s on you!” I [Chuckles]: “A kiss! For the winner! Whoo-hoo-hoo!” Woman’s Voice: “Faster! Faster!” I: “Yeah! You’re gonna win! Whoo-hoo-hoo-hoo! And the winner is-- !” ----------------------------------------------------------------- ------------------------------- Par: “So-- how did our little ruse work?” Lon: “It almost didn’t. This Hercules-- he’s better than they say he is. We’re lucky we didn’t lose anyone.” Par: “But now he considers Gorgos his enemy.” Lon: “Oh-h-h, yes.” Par: “Good. With a prince who can lead his soldiers by example-- the other provinces will fall like dominoes.” ----------------------------------------------------------------- ------------------------------- I: “OK! Everybody ready for the grape-crushing competition?!” People: [Cheer] I: “On your marks! Get set! Crush!” Men’s Voices: “Hurray!” “Come on! Get into it!” “Hi, Iolaus!” “Come on!” “Come on! I’m counting on you!” Big Woman: “Come here, sweetie!” Man’s Voice: “A little higher!” ----------------------------------------------------------------- ------------------------------- “Mil”: “Tell me something. How did we meet? It might-- help me to remember.” Kir: “Well-- um-- one day I was in a field picking flowers-- and, uh-- I looked up and there you were, staring down at me.” “Mil”: “Hmm.” Kir: “You said that there was, um-- that you had never seen anything more beautiful than those flowers. [Laughs] I was sh-I was shocked that a-- a prince could talk to a commoner like that.” “Mil”: “There’s nothing common about you.” Kir: “Oh-ho-ho-- you sent me flowers every day during our courtship-- dozens of them. You even-- scattered flower petals on our bed on our wedding night. Is any of this coming back to you?” “Mil” [Sighs]: “I get these glimpses-- but-- I still can’t see any faces.” Kir: “Maybe this will help.” “Mil” [Sighs]: “Kirin-- you’re very attractive-- and, I-I-I-I feel you’re a good person, but-- see, I’d rather wait-- see-- un-until I get my memory back. Can you understand that?” Kir: “Of course.” ----------------------------------------------------------------- ------------------------------- I: “Oh! And, uh-- the winner-- of the grape-crushing competition!” Jur: “Iolaus! You’ll never believe what this crazy old coot told me! He said he saw’r [sic] Hercules-- dressed as a prince.” Man: “I’m telling you it was him! Plain as day! I met him in Corinth years ago-- and I know Hercules when I see him.” I: “W-w-w-w-- you saw Hercules?” Man: “Yeah.” I: “Where?” Man: “In Kastus! In royal robes, no less. And not enjoying it very much, if you ask my opinion. They tried to shut me up, but-- aah-- they don’t scare me.” ----------------------------------------------------------------- ------------------------------- [Dream] H’s Voice: “Aeson, come here! Hey-- Ilea! Oh, no-- let’s find your mother first.” Deianeira’s Voice: “I love you.” [Awakes] Kir: “Are you OK? Shh.” “Mil”: “What a strange dream.” Kir: “Dream about what?” “Mil”: “I-- nothing, nothing. I-- I think-- I’ll take a walk. Maybe it’ll-- clear my head.” ----------------------------------------------------------------- ------------------------------- Man’s Voice: “Sire? Oh-- ” “Mil”’s Voice: “No.” Man’s Voice: “Please.” “Mil”’s Voice: “Get up.” A Man: “Sire.” “Mil”: No-- don’t-- ” Men’s Voices: “Did you see that?” “Yes.” “The prince himself.” “Yes.” “Mil”: “Excuse me. No-- don’t. Do you-- do you recognize me?” Old Man: “No, my lord. But I really-- didn’t see much of you before you went off to the wars.” Men’s Voices: “It’s not our place to mix with the likes of royalty.” Old Man: “Ha-ha.” “Mil”: “But-- you do remember seeing me before the war. Do I look the same?” Old Man: “No-- but you had a beard then.” Lon: “Prince Milius! Ha-ha-ha-ha. We were looking all over for you, my lord. You had the queen and your wife worred.” “Mil”: “Well, I thought I might take a little unguided tour.” Lon: “Not a wise choice without a bodyguard. You never know when your enemies may strike again. Let’s have a drink. There’s a tavern up ahead. You really must be more careful.” ----------------------------------------------------------------- ------------------------------- I: “Man. Excuse me. Have you seen a guy-- big guy-- ?” Sold’s Voices: “Go away!” Man: “Yes, sir!” Lon: “This is the place, my lord.” “Mil”: “Ah.” I: “Hey, hey, hey, hey, hey! You told me you saw Hercules dressed like a prince. Now, I have been searching for him _everywhere_, and I still can’t find him!” Man: “Have you tried the palace?” I [Mockingly]: “‘Have you tried the palace?’ Palace. Come on, Iolaus-- get a brain.” ----------------------------------------------------------------- ------------------------------- Gar: “Off limits-- royalty inside.” Man: “That’s no royalty! That’s Hercules! I met him in Corinth once. Oh!” I: “Hey, what’s going on here?!” Gar: “Stay out of this!” I: “Yeah-- ” [Fight] I: “Oh! About time you show! What’s-- with the c-clothes?!” Gar: “I-- I think the little guy knows him.” Lon: “I was afraid of this, my lord. I think we have another assassin.” “Mil”: “Why is he purple?” Lon: “Insanity? Birth defect? Who knows? But I think-- you should get rid of him-- once-- and for all.” ----------------------------------------------------------------- ------------------------------- [ACT III] Lon: “Kill him, my lord. He’s your enemy.” “Mil”: “This doesn’t feel right. Escort this man to the border-- unharmed-- as a gesture of peace.” Lon: “But, my lord-- he was sent from Gorgos-- to assassinate you!” “Mil”: “You heard my wishes.” Lon: “Do as your prince commands!” Sold’s Voice: “Yes, sir!” Lon: “Have them take him down an alley-- and when he’s out of sight-- have them kill him.” ----------------------------------------------------------------- ------------------------------- Sold’s Voice: “The streets are empty here. This is as good a place as any.” ----------------------------------------------------------------- ------------------------------- Par: “What is it now, Lonius?” Lon: “I’m not so sure your prince will lead us into battle after all.” Par: “If you’re still worried about the people of Kastus accepting him as their prince, then don’t. After the ceremony-- it won’t make any difference.” Lon: “Oh-- we have bigger problems than that.” Par: “What? He regained his memory?” Lon: “Hah-- worse. Instead of _invading_ Gorgos-- your Prince Hercules-- wants to make peace.” Par: “We just need one more day. Once Hercules vows his allegiance to Hera-- it won’t matter what he thinks. He’ll be under her spell-- and do whatever she commands.” ----------------------------------------------------------------- ------------------------------- Lon: “Thin firing slots and the armor make it almost impossible for spears and arrows to penetrate.” Sold’s Voice: “Everything’s functioning well.” “Mil” [Interrupts]: “Who thinks up these days?” Lon: “Ingenious, isn’t it? A combination of levers and pulleys can fire a spear-- through a house.” Sold’s Voice: “Fire!” Lon: “Ha-ha-ha-ha. Impressive, huh?” “Mil”: “I still don’t understand why you’d wanna do this.” Solds’ Voices: “What’s going on?!” “Something’s wrong with the horses!” “Rein them in before we lose them!” Lon: “What are you idiots doing?! Get back here!” I: “Psst!” “Mil”: “What are you doing here?” I: “I’m trying to figure out what’s going on. Why did you hit me before?” “Mil”: “Well-- you were trying to hurt my friend.” I: “_I’m_ your friend!” “Mil” [Sighs]: “Why are you purple?” I: “What does it matter?! Oh-- . You really can’t remember who you are?” “Mil”: “No, it’s-- nothing.” I: “That’s crazy! You’re-- you’re Hercules! Son of Zeus! The slayer of the Minotaur, the Hydra!” “Mil”: “I’m sorry, but that-- doesn’t ring a bell.” I: “OK. OK, OK, uh-- don’t panic. Uh-- we gotta jog your memory. Um-- you remember-- the Cyclops?” “Mil”: “No.” I: “The Stymphalian bird?” “Mil”: “Stymph-- mmm-- sorry.” I [Sighs]: “OK, uh-- Typhon, Echidna. Uh-- Salmoneus-- yeah?” “Mil”: “No.” ----------------------------------------------------------------- ------------------------------- Solds’ Voices: “Easy. Easy.” “Come on, come on. Get out of there.” “Help get this fixed.” Lon: “Hurry up. Be careful.” I: “We were all arguing. Remember?” Lon: “I thought he was dead. Get him!” Solds’ Voices: “Come on!” “Let’s go!” I: “So you were swallowed by a sea monster. Then you were-- spat out!” [Fight] I: “And then-- you rescued a girl from a kitten that sounded like a monster! And what about the time-- I got-- struck by lightning! And-- you fell in love?! And I could see the future! And then! You fought yourself-- when Proteus was disguised as you! Only-- it wasn’t you! It was-- it was this ugly, ugly _thing_! Because your mother taught you-- to be polite-- no matter what! And so-- what happened-- Thanis-- had to come in-- and-- uh! Oh, not again!” “Mil”: “He’s quite a story-teller.” Lon: “Story-tellers don’t look like grapes. This guy’s crazier than a Harpy.” “Mil”: “Oh, we should-- probably lock him up for his own good.” Solds: [Screams] “Get him out of there!” “Mil”: “Go on! Get back! Get him out of there!” Sold’s Voice: “Amazing.” Lon: “You-- you always were uncommonly storng, my lord.” “Mil”: “I was?” ----------------------------------------------------------------- ------------------------------- Par: “Just one more night, my dear. That’s all.” Kir: “What about the purple man who says he knows him?” Par: “He won’t live to see the morning. My dear Kirin-- after the sun strikes the Hera stone tomorrow-- you’ll be joined to one of the world’s liveing legends. And-- one day-- after I’m gone-- you’ll rule-- as king and queen-- a throne that eventually-- will go to one of your sons. If you can’t do this for me-- or yourself-- do it for _them_.” Kir: “The same sons you threatened to kill.” Par: “These have been stressful times-- and, sometimes I say things I come to regret, but-- you must know-- I would never, _ever_-- harm my grandchildren. Now, go. Do what you must.” ----------------------------------------------------------------- ------------------------------- Kir: “You’ve done wonders for the children. They’ve really missed having a father.” “Mil”: “I feel like there’s been a lot missing out of my life, too. These are for you.” Kir: “Oh, that’s very sweet.” “Mil”: “You-- say it as if I’ve never done anything like this before.” Kir: “No, it’s just that he-- I-I mean, you-- y-you were never s-so-- so kind and gentle before-- the war. The war must have changed you.” “Mil”: “How could I have ever treated you differently?” Kir: “I think I’m falling in love with you-- all over again.” “Mil”: “I still can’t recall our past-- but the way I feel about you-- I don’t think I can wait until I do.” Kir: “Then don’t-- don’t wait.” ----------------------------------------------------------------- ------------------------------- [ACT IV] Sold: “I could get in a lot of trouble for this, my lady.” Kir: “Don’t be insolent.” I: “Who are you?” Kir: “I’m Princess-- Kirin-- Milius’ wife. Why are you purple?” I: “I like it. Whaddya want?” Kir: “I wanna know-- about your friend.” I: “Hercules-- why?” Kir: “Because-- I’m in-- love with him, and I think he’s in love with me.” I [Whispers]: “Oh, great.” Kir’s Voice [Screams]: “Guard! Please! Come! I: “Put down your sword-- and open the door. OK-- back, back, back, back, back, back, back, back. Now, don’t make a sound-- or I’ll kill her. Gar: “What is going on here?” I: “You behave-- or your princess dies.” Gar: “Who cares?” Kir: “You pig!” [Fight] Gar: “Oh-h-h-h!” Kir: “Swine!” Sold: “Oh-h-h!” I: “Come on!” ----------------------------------------------------------------- ------------------------------- Kir: “He’s gone. They must already be preparing him for the vows of allegiance.” I: “Will Hera’s priests be attending the ceremony?” Kir: “Of course.” I: “OK-- here’s what we’re gonna do.” ----------------------------------------------------------------- ------------------------------- Par: “I’m proud of you, my son. You’ve memorized your pledge?” “Mil”: “Yes-- Mother.” Lon: “My queen-- purple man has escaped.” Par: “Let’s not take any chances. Close off the ceremony to all outsiduhs [sic]. Mm-hmm-- let the ceremony-- begin. We gather once more-- to pledge our loyalty to Hera-- our patron goddess-- and to thank her-- for delivering our Prince Milius back to us. Today-- my son will show his gratitude-- by vowing his allegiance to Hera-- asking-- for her guidance, as he leads us in battle-- that we may _vanquish_ our enemies. My prince?” “Mil”: “On this-- the first day-- of the autumnal equinox-- I vow my allegiance-- to-- I vow my allegiance to-- ” I: “Hercules, don’t. Remember Deianeira.” “Mil”: “Deianeira?” Kir: “Your real wife-- and Aeson, Clonus, and Ilea-- your children.” “Mil”: “My children.” Par: “You see? It’s too late.” H: “Hera-a-a-a-a-a!” Par: “Kill him! Kill them all!” [Fight] Sold’s Voices: “Get him!” “Over here!” “Get him!” I: “Thermopylae!” H: “What?!” I: “One! Two! Three!” H [Sighs]: “That still works!” I: “This-- is for the tavern. And this-- is for the field.” H: “And this-- is just on principle, friend.” Par: “You betrayed me!” [Screams] Solds’ Voices: “Queen!” “Come on! With me!” “All right!” I: “No!” H: “The queen is dead! Put down your weapons! As your prince-- I command you.” Solds’ Voices: “Come on.” “Very well.” “Let’s go!” I: “Hercules-- are you really back?” H: “Yes I am, Iolaus. You know what? You look _good_ in purple.” ----------------------------------------------------------------- ------------------------------- Boy: “Hercules, wait! Wait for us!” H [Laughs]: “Now, you two-- you listen to your mother. She’s the new queen-- and good princes obey their queen, don’t they?” Boys: “Mm-hmm.” H: “Come on. Give me a hug.” Boys: “Bye, Hercules.” “I don’t want you to go.” H: “I’ll miss you.” Pro: “Goodbye.” Mac: “Bye.” H: “Bye.” Man’s Voice: “Atrius, get back here.” Kir: “And-- We’ll miss you.” H [Sighs]: “I’m sorry this can’t end differently.” Kir: “It could-- if you wanted it to.” H: “No. You know what I do-- what my life is about.” Kir: “No, I know. And I could never keep you from your destiny. The world needs you too much. Will you come back this way again?” H: “I’ll come back this way again.” Kir: “I’ll think of you always.” H: “And I you. Goodbye.” I: “Are you OK?” H’s Voice: “Yeah.” ----------------------------------------------------------------- -------------------------------
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