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“Long Live the King” Episode 48/311 [TEASER] H: “I’ve been looking all over for you, Iolaus. If we’re gonna make it to my mother’s by sundown, we better get going. Come on. Iolaus? Are you all right?” I: “I got a message from Hector.” H: “And Hector would be?” I: “He’s the aide to my cousin. You know-- the one’s that a king?” H: “Oh, yeah-- King Orestes-- and Queen-- Niobe. Yeah-- are they-- doing well?” I: “Yes and no.” H: “OK. Why don’t we start with the ‘Yes’ part first?” I: “They’ve come up with a scheme to bring peace to all the kingdoms in the area.” H: “Peace is good.” I: “But now they’re going on to Garantis to talk to-- King Xenon.” H: “Ah, this is where the “No” part comes in.” I: “Yeah-- he’s been the cause of all the trouble, lately.” H: “Orestes must be aware of all this. I’m sure he’s taken precautions-- security-- backup.” I: “Hector and Linus.” H: “Two people-- that’s it?” I: “Yeah-- that’s what the message is about. Hector thinks Xenon is gonna try and pull something.” [Sighs] H: “Uh-- this is about something else, isn’t it?” I: “Yeah. Yeah, it is.” H: “Niobe.” I: “Niobe.” H: “Uh-- Iolaus, you’re both adults. I mean, I’m-- sure you can handle it.” I: “Well, that’s just it, Hercules. I-- I don’t know if I can.” H: “Iolaus-- I-I know how you feel about her. And I know-- it won’t be easy to face somebody that you love and-- can’t have. But if something did happen to her-- or to your cousin-- could you live with that?” I: “Yeah, you’re right. I-- I couldn’t live with that.” H: “Then you should go. You want me to come with?” I: “I think I should do this by myself.” H: OK.” ----------------------------------------------------------------- Driver: “Come on!” Man’s Voice: “Come on. Move it out of there.” Niobe: “Forgive me, Orestes-- but the changes you’ve made in our proposal make you seem-- naive.” Orestes [Ore]: “It’s naive to trust.” Niobe: “No-- but I don’t think trust is enough.” Ore: “Then what is the point? What is the sense in having a league of kingdoms? Peace takes trust.” Niobe: “It also takes enforcement-- paying a price for breaking the peace. Men like Xenon and Phaedron-- they’re soldiers. That’s all they understand.” Ore: “But it’s not all _I_ understand. I know these men as well as you do, Niobe.” Niobe: “Then why did you take the toughness out of what I wrote?” Ore: “Because you don’t tame a lion by provoking it! I know what I’m doing.” ----------------------------------------------------------------- Man: “Good day.” Woman: “Ah!” Choleus: “You’ll be sorry!” Woman: “Ah!” Choleus: “Come on!” Woman: “Leave me alone! Please! Somebody help me!” I: “Hey! Hey! You heard her!” [Fight] Choleus: “Uh!” I: “Leave her alone! Hi. Ah! Well-- guess you guys aren’t cut out for this, huh?” Woman: [Laughs] Cletus: “You’re scrappier than I thought, King Orestes. I think I’ll have ta [sic] up the ransom-- to make up for all of my pain and suffering. Sad excuse for royalty-- ain’t he?” ----------------------------------------------------------------- [ACT I] Choleus: “Now, let me see. Does ‘Assassinate’ have two esses or three?” I: “Guys-- I’m not who you think I am. I’m not King Orestes.” Choleus: “Yeah, right! And I’m not Choleus! And-- he’s not Cleitus!” Cletus: “Fool! You told him our names! Hey!” [Fight] Cletus: “Get him!” Choleus: “No, you get him!” I: “You guys-- should work-- on your people skills. I haven’t got time for this.” ----------------------------------------------------------------- Men’s Voices: “Straight over here!” “That’s great!” ----------------------------------------------------------------- Xenon [Xe]: “How many horizons does it take to make a world?” Boron [Bor]: “I don’t know, King Xenon-- two?” Xe: “I want all the horizons, Boron. I want the world. Why would the gods have put such thoughts in my head, were they not approving the consequences? Have you made the final arrangements?” Bor: “At the first dark of the sun-- ” Xe: “Excellent. Orestes is a stupid man. This league of kingdoms idea can’t be his. It’s too creative. It’s got to be Niobe.” ----------------------------------------------------------------- Driver: “Yah.” ----------------------------------------------------------------- Ore: “Our common enemies-- feed on the conflict between us. We must unite as allies. All peace requires-- is trust.” Xe: “Then what says his beautiful queen?” Niobe: “My husband and I share the same objectives, your Highness.” Xe: “And I share them, too-- but a mere scroll of parchment seems a-- a flimsy battlement from which to ensure and protect this peace-- don’t you think? Niobe: “It’s never-- for me to answer for my king.” Xe: “It’s a unique idea. I’ll consider it. And meantime, I have a surprise. Tomorrow is the feast of the dark sun. We shall be stalking the great stag deer of Garantis-- and I look forward to you joining us on the hunt.” Hector [Hec]: “Be careful, Sire. This could be a trap.” Xe: “Is there a problem?” Ore: “No. No-- absolutely not. I would be honored.” Hec: “We will, of course, be joining our king on this hunt.” Xe: “Oh, only royalty participate-- tradition, you know.” Niobe: “Does this invitation extend to me?” Xe: “Does the queen enjoy the hunt?” Ore: “Niobe-- is one of the finest archers in our kingdom.” Xe: “Really? I’m impressed. But hunting the stag is, uh-- it’s a guy thing.” ----------------------------------------------------------------- Niobe: “Can’t you see what Xenon is doing? You could be in grave danger.” Ore: “It’s a hunt-- nothing more.” Niobe: “Accidents happen on hunts-- fatal accidents.” Ore: “So, now you’re worried about me. Well-- I’m touched.” Niobe: “That’s not fair, Orestes. You’ve always had my respect and my loyalty.” Ore: “What about your passion, Niobe? Will I ever have that?” Xe: “Hmm.” [Chuckles] ----------------------------------------------------------------- Men’s Voices: “He said, ‘It’s not a secret sign-- I just spilled some wine!’” [Laughter] “He spilled some wine.” “He spilled some wine.” ----------------------------------------------------------------- Woman’s Voice: “Wait for me, sir!” I: “Hmm.” Soldiers: “This is the second time this week I worked the late shift.” “It’s because of King Orestes’ visit.” “King Orestes?” I/Ore: “Hi.” Soldier: “What are you doing in this part of the castle? Why are you wearing those clothes?” Concubine: “Ohhh. Mmmmm. Hummmm.” Soldier: “Huh?” I/Ore: “Um-- not a word of this-- to anyone.” Soldier: “No, Sire! I mean, yes, Sire!” I/Ore: “Off you go. [Sighs] Go, go.” ----------------------------------------------------------------- Linus: “Do you think Iolaus got the message?” Hec: “If he’d gotten it, he’d be here.” Linus: “Unless he chose not to help us.” Hec: “Refuse to help? That’s not Iolaus.” I: “Oh! Excuse me!” Hec: “That’s Iolaus! Hey!” I: “Hector! Linus! Good to see somebody I know!” Linus: “We were just talkin’ aboutcha!” Hec: “How are you?” I: “Well, I’m fine. You know, beat-- you know-- a long journey. So-- how’s Cousin Orestes? What?!” Hec: “Well-- King Xenon is taking Orestes on a-- a hunt tomorrow morning.” I: “Yeah, but-- you’ll be there to watch his back, right?” Linus: “There’ll be no one there to watch his back-- or his front. Xenon talked him into going alone.” I [Sighs]: “I gotta talk to Orestes-- _now_.” ----------------------------------------------------------------- Niobe: “I’m going to bed.” Ore: “Fine.” I: “You don’t write! You don’t send messengers!” Ore: “Iolaus.” Niobe: “Iolaus!” Ore: “What brings you here, Cousin?” I: “The same thing that brings you here-- your peace plan. Hector-- thinks your life may be in danger.” Ore: “I know-- you’re doing this-- for my welfare-- and I appreciate it. But I’m a king! I’m not a frightened rabbit! I’m going to go on this hunt-- alone.” Niobe: “But Orest-- ” I [Whispers]: “It’s all right.” ----------------------------------------------------------------- Men’s Voices: “Keep an eye out for that stag!” “I’ll look over here on the left!” “I’ll go with him!” “You seen anything yet?” “Not here.” ----------------------------------------------------------------- Ore: “Ah.” Man’s Voice [In Background]: “Hey! I see it!” Xe: “Oh-- very finely crafted, Orestes. Oh, yes.” Ore: “Thank you. They were a gift from my father. No others like them.” Man: “Your Highness! The stag’s been spotted coming this way!” Xe: “Excellent-- the darkening of the sun will soon be upon us. Good hunting, Orestes.” I: “Orestes! Behind you!” Ore: “Ooh!” Man: “Uh!” I: “Orestes! Orestes-- hold on. I’ll take you back.” Ore: “No-- it’s pointless.” I: “Don’t say that. Come on-- be strong.” Ore: “Cousin-- be the king. Make my plan succeed.” I: “Yeah-- sure, sure. It’s not important, now.” Ore: “Iolaus-- I gave my life for it.” ----------------------------------------------------------------- [ACT II] Xe: “Orestes.” I/Ore: “Hi.” Xe: “You OK?” I/Ore: “Uh-- yeah. Uh-- nature called. Actually, it was screaming. Heh-heh. [Sighs] Somethin’ wrong?” Xe: “I thought I heard a noise.” I/Ore: “Yeah, yeah! I heard that, too! Somebody bagged the stag?” Xe: “No, not yet.” I/Ore: “Well-- let’s get to it. Hey-- tell you what-- you like my fancy arrows. One of mine against one of yours-- says _I_ get the stag.” Xe: “You’re on-- it’s a bet.” I/Ore: “Good. Right.” ----------------------------------------------------------------- Men’s Voices: “Make way for the kings!” “Good hunt, Sire!” “Quite a stag!” “Oh-- enough to eat for a week.” Xe: “Orestes-- thank you. Pleasure beating you, Orestes.” ----------------------------------------------------------------- Assassin [Ass]: “Phew! For a moment there, I thought-- who cares what I thought? Results, right? That’s what counts. Aw-- you should have seen it, your Highness-- perfect aim-- perfect shot-- [Makes sound of arrow shooting, hitting man, and man falling]-- deader ’n moat water.” [Laughter] Xe: “In the pit!” Ass: “The pit?! You’re throwin’ me in the pit?!” Xe: “Only out of the goodness of my heart.” Ass: “But what for?! I did my job! I killed him!” Xe: “Oh, really? Then who’s the man who came back from the hunt? Who gave me one of his arrows? Who looked-- breathed-- walked-- and talked-- exactly like Orestes?!” Ass: “I don’t know! There was another guy there! Maybe he could tell you!” Xe: “Another guy?” Ass: “I-I didn’t get a good look at him! Must have been his bodyguard! He killed my partner!” Xe: “Orestes had a man with him-- and against the rules. I’m impressed.” Ass: “I’m telling ya I killed him! I really, really did! OK! Look! I’ll-- I’ll give ya a freebie! Two killings for the price of one! I-if he’s not dead! I’ll-I’ll kill him again! Oh-oh! Nice doggie!” Xe: “I have an idea. Release him!” ----------------------------------------------------------------- Linus: “Until I see you in Attica-- long live the king.” Hec: “Yes-- long live the king.” Niobe: “Goodbye, my king.” Hec: “I know this might not be the best time to talk about this, but-- are you going to continue-- as King Orestes?” I: “I don’t know if I can.” Hec: “You already have. If Xenon suspected anything-- we’d all be dead by now. He _believes_ you are Orestes.” I: “I’m not worried about Xenon.” Niobe: “Hector-- would you leave us, please?” Hec: “I’ll be in my quarters.” Niobe: “You mustn’t feel you let Orestes down.” I: “I don’t. Well-- I do, but I don’t. It goes deeper.” Niobe: “I know that.” I: “Do you?” Niobe: “In the last night we spent together-- my husband asked for my passion. I couldn’t give it. I couldn’t _give_ what I didn’t feel.” I: “Niobe-- w-we can’t go there. This isn’t the time.” Niobe: “You’re right. I must put everything aside for now, and finish what Orestes started-- what _we_ started. I ask you to help me-- in his memory.” ----------------------------------------------------------------- I: “You know? When this is all over-- I have to leave.” Niobe: “I won’t ask you to stay.” I: “I want to do everything I can to help, but-- do you understand?” Niobe: “Of course I do.” I: “So-- do you think Xenon will support your peace plan?” Niobe: “I don’t know _what_ to expect from him.” I: “Expect the unexpected.” ----------------------------------------------------------------- Niobe: “What?” Xe: “I will support your peace plan.” I/Ore: “Well-- that’s great news.” Xe: “There _is_ a condition.” I/Ore: “Yes?” Xe: “Your plan is to continue onto Marathon, to see Phaedron-- and then to Orlon, Casseter, and Thebes, right?” I/Ore: “It’s not etched in stone.” Xe: “But I like it. I want to accompany you there.” I/Ore: “Xenon-- you’re not suggesting I-- can’t do this thing by myself, are you?” Xe: “Oh, perish the thought, Orestes. But I know King Phaedron. He’s a taciturn old warrior, with a spider’s web for a mind. If he sees that you’ve persuaded a cynic like me to come in support of the plan, I think this could be very convincing-- right?” I/Ore: “Good point.” Niobe: “And will the wise king be coming alone?” Xe: “I’ll have my usual contingent. You’ll bring Hector and Linus?” I/Ore: “Linus had to return to Attica-- uh, personal reasons.” Xe: “Aw. Oh-- when shall we leave for Marathon?” I/Ore: “Well-- it’s a short trip. How about now?” Xe: “Now?” I/Ore: “Yes. Why wait?” Xe: “You improvise-- good. Let’s do it.” ----------------------------------------------------------------- Niobe: “Good night.” Man’s Voice: “Get the horses watered.” Xe [?]’s Voice: “Good night, all.” Men’s Voices: “Let’s get this mess cleaned up.” “Long ride tomorrow, huh?” “Yeah.” Niobe: “Give me a moment.” Men’s Voices: “Here we are.” “-- some bedrolls over there!” ----------------------------------------------------------------- [ACT III] I/Ore: “Nice shot.” Xe: “A liiiitle bit off to the left, I think.” I/Ore: “Oh. Well, I won’t tell.” Xe: “So many bandits-- no one is safe.” I/Ore: “Bandits-- yeah. Xenon-- thank you.” ----------------------------------------------------------------- I: “Niobe?” Niobe: “All right. What’s wrong?” I: “Xenon just saved my life.” Niobe: “What? How?” I: “The same guy that killed Orestes just tried to kill me. Xenon stopped him.” Niobe: “Are you sure it was the assassin?” I: “Oh, yeah-- yeah, yeah, yeah-- I’m sure.” Niobe: “Could we have been wrong about Xenon?” I: “That’s what he wants us to think. Nothing disarms like gratitude. Well-- I better get some rest. I’m beat. Uh. Um-- I’m, uh-- I’m gonna sleep over here-- in case of any, uh-- trouble.” Niobe: “That’s not necessary-- and you won’t sleep a wink. We can do this, Iolaus.” I: “Yeah-- I guess we have to.” Niobe: “Yes.” I: “Here-- try one of these.” Niobe: “I need some air.” ----------------------------------------------------------------- Hec: “King Orestes-- it’s morning, your Highness. Your Highness?” I/Ore: “Yeah, yeah-- yeah, I’m awake, Hector. Sleep all right?” Niobe: “Well enough. You?” I: “No-- terrible.” Hec: “Your Highness-- we’ll be in Marathon by midday. I must speak with you before then.” I/Ore: “Yeah, yeah. Hector, uh-- ” Hec: “There’s not much time, Sire.” I: “If worry was wealth, he’d own the world. OK, Hector, come on. This better be good.” Hec: “King Phaedron-- is a little-- quirky. Now, it works like this. You speak to me. I speak to Phaedron’s state minister. And _he_ conveys your thoughts-- to Phaedron.” I: “I can talk to Phaedron. I’m a king-- as far as he’s concerned. We’re equals.” Hec: “No-- in Phaedron’s mind, he’s first among equals.” Niobe: “We’re in his kingdom, Iolaus. We need his cooperation.” I: “But it’s crazy.” Hec: “So is Phaedron. No one’s spoken directly to him for-- 30 years.” Niobe: “He’s a volatile, violent-- old man.” I: “Well-- how bad can it be? Ah-- temper tantrum? I can handle that.” Hec: “Oh-- the last person to speak directly to Phaedron was Prince Vargus of Macadamia. Phaedron got so mad-- he sacked Vargus’ capital-- and cut off his-- well, you know what they grow in Macadamia.” I: “Aw-- well-- it’s his kingdom. He can make the rules. It’s only fair. Cut off his-- ?” Hec: “Tsk.” I: “Oh.” ----------------------------------------------------------------- I/Ore: “In an effort-- to break the long tradition of-- hostilities and mistrust-- between our kingdoms-- ” Hec: “In an effort to break the long traditions of hostility and mistrust-- between our kingdoms-- ” Minister: ““In an effort to break the long traditions of hostility and mistrust between our kingdoms-- ” Phaedron [Interrupting]: “Right, right, right, right! I/Ore: “-- and those of our neighboring kings-- ” Hec: “-- and those of our neighboring kings-- ” Minister: “-- and those of our neighboring kings-- ” Phaedron [Interrupting]: “I get it!” I/Ore: “Phaedron, this is ridiculous! What is _good_ for my people-- is good for _your_ people. And that goes for King Nemus and Marcus-- all of our neighbors.” Phaedron: “What’s your point?” I/Ore: “Allies-- instead of enemies. Prosperity for all our people. Look-- we have a beef-- we _talk_ about it instead of going to war. We-- we look out for each other.” Phaedron: “What a catastrophically simplistic idea. Ha! Ha-ha-ha! Ha-ha-ha-ha-ha-ha-ha-ha-ha-ha-ha-ha-ha-ha-ha! Ha-ha-ha-ha-ha-ha! Why didn’t you think of it?” Minister: “But I did, Sire. You’ll remember-- but true, Sire-- I-I did! Just the other day! Sire!” Phaedron: “I like it, Orestes. By Zeus! I like it! We will do it!” Man’s Voice: “We will?” Phaedron: “Let’s eat!” I/Ore: “Yeah! Let’s eat!” Phaedron: “You remind me of your father. Good man-- always stood his ground.” I/Ore: “Uh-- I’ve been wondering. Uh-- why do you-- ? I mean-- you don’t have to tell me-- it’s none of my business, really, but, why-- ” Phaedron: “Why act like I’m crazy? Maybe I am. It started as a little joke that grew out of hand. After a while, I grew to like it-- took on a life of its own. Besides-- it saves me having to listen to a lot of _pointless prattle_! Food! Give me some food!” ----------------------------------------------------------------- Niobe: “I was proud of you, today.” I: “You were?” Niobe: “Mmm-- the way you faced King Phaedron-- got right to the heart of the matter. You make a good king.” I: “You make a beautiful queen. Well-- we got a-- busy day, tomorrow.” Niobe: “No.” I: “No, what?” Niobe: “I can’t pretend any longer, Iolaus. If you won’t say the words, I will. I love you. I’ve loved you since-- ” I: “-- loved you since the first time I saw you. And I thought-- maybe if I just never saw you again, I could-- live with just the memory, but-- I love you, Niobe.” ----------------------------------------------------------------- Niobe: “Iolaus.” I: “Hmm?” Niobe: “I know I said I wouldn’t ask you-- but things are different, now. We’ve unwrapped the gift. Why not share it as it should be shared? Stay with me, Iolaus. Be my king.” I: “You know? This gift-- _our_ gift-- it can be shared another way. What if I asked you to come with me? Could you give _all_ this up and-- live _my_ life?” Soldier: “King Orestes-- I’m placing you under arrest-- for the attempted murder of King Phaedron.” ----------------------------------------------------------------- [ACT IV] Niobe: “Stop this! It’s a mistake!” I/Ore: “Who accuses me?! Let him do it to my face!” Xe: “Not a problem-- meet your accuser. This is one of your arrows, isn’t it? It was pulled from King Phaedron’s back.” I/Ore: “I _gave_ you that arrow.” Xe: “You don’t wear desperation well, Orestes. It doesn’t become you.” I/Ore: “I know what you’re doing, Xenon. And it won’t work-- because I won’t let it.” Xe: “Of course you won’t-- because you die, tomorrow!” Niobe: “No!” Xe: “OK, I’m a fair man-- the day _after_ tomorrow.” Niobe: “You can’t do this.” Xe: “But that’s the beauty of it. I can. No visitors!” ----------------------------------------------------------------- Man’s Voice: “It’s not that I mind your-- ” Xe: “Excuse me-- aren’t you Illegibus-- King Phaedron’s physician?” Illegibus [Ill]: “Yes-- King Xenon. How can I help you?” Xe: “How is Phaedron? He will survive.” Ill: “I’ve bled his wound and covered it with wolfbane. He’s strong, but he’s not a young man.” Xe: “Is he still unconscious?” Ill: “Yes. Now, if you’ll excuse me-- since you’re not family, I’d rather not say any more.” ----------------------------------------------------------------- Niobe: “I’m Niobe, queen of Attica. I must see Queen Uriana. Please-- I _must_ see her.” Uriana [Ur]: “Let me pass. Come see our new tapestry, my dear. Shh-- the guards have ears.” Niobe: “Your Highness-- please forgive me for intruding, but Orestes didn’t-- ” Ur [Interrupting]: “Oh, I know. I know Orestes did not try and kill my husband.” Niobe: “How?” Ur: “The eyes. Words confuse. Hearts-- cheat. But the eyes never lie. Your husband has the eyes of a good man, Niobe.” Niobe: “Will you help me?” Phaedron: “Uriana.” Ur: “Of course.” Phaedron: “Uriana!” Ur: “Excuse me.” ----------------------------------------------------------------- Ur: “Hello, George. Queen Niobe is here to see her husband, Orestes.” Soldier: “But, your Majesty, I was told ‘No visitors’.” Ur: “Who gave you this order?” Soldier: “Well, King Xenon.” Ur: “Phaedron is your king, not Xenon. And when Phaedron is absent, _I_ am his voice. Would you open the cell?” Soldier: “Yes, your Majesty.” Soldier’s Voice: “But, no funny stuff. That’s King Phaedron’s rule.” I: “What are you still doing here?” Niobe: “I’m not leaving you.” I: “Listen to me. I’ve got a plan, OK? I’m gonna be fine. But your people need you. It’s your destiny, Niobe.” Niobe: “And yours.” I: “Your destiny and my fate-- big difference.” Niobe: “May I kill him goodbye?!” Soldier: “Well, um-- ” Ur: “Of course.” Niobe: “Compliments-- of Queen Uriana.” I/Ore: “Uh-- excuse me.” Soldier: “Hmm?” I/Ore: “Uh-- it came undone. Here-- you may need this.” [Fight] Soldier’s Voice: “Grab him!” George: “What about me?” I/Ore: “I’ll send someone.” ----------------------------------------------------------------- Niobe: “It’s done-- Uriana arranged it. We’re leaving now.” I: “Great-- just when I was getting settled in.” Niobe: “Did you get the horses?” Hec: “I couldn’t. There are guards all over the place. King Mecius-- King Nemus-- King Marcus-- are all here.” I: “They’re here?! We were supposed to go and meet them. Xenon’s gonna kill them.” ----------------------------------------------------------------- Man’s Voice: “Here you go. Take good care of these.” King: “Xenon.” Xe: “Ahh-- good to see you. Welcome, King Macarinah.” Macarinah: “Good to see you, Xenon!” King: “Back off!” ----------------------------------------------------------------- Hec: “Iolaus! I-- I can’t do this” I: “Of course, you can do it. You taught Orestes how to shoot, didn’t you?” Hec: “My point, exactly-- he couldn’t hit the ground with his hat.” I: “I’m counting on you, old friend. This is the only way it can work-- for all of us.” Niobe: “Ready?” I: “Is the world flat?” Niobe: “Hmm-- I love you.” I: “I know. I love you, too. Trust me.” Niobe: “I do.” ----------------------------------------------------------------- Xe: “My friends-- fellow kings-- this momentous occasion is darkened-- by a cowardly attack on King Phaedron’s life.” King’s Voice: “What?” Xe: “But the man responsible-- Orestes of Attica-- was caught. He’s in the dungeon as we speak-- awaiting his fate.” I/Ore: “It seems our fates are tied together.” Xe: “Orestes, you’ll die for this.” I/Ore: “Xenon’s flunky, Boron, tried to kill King Phaedron-- by Xenon’s order.” Xe: “That is absurd.” I/Ore: “All my eight arrows were numbered. The one that wounded Phaedron-- is the one I gave to you.” Xe: “Where’s the evidence? Where is this-- arrow?” I/Ore: “My queen found it-- in Boron’s pack.” Boron: “He’s lying, Sire! I never put the arrow in his pack.” Xe [Interrupting]: “Boron, you moron! What are you waiting for?! Kill him!” [Fight] I/Ore: “Ooh.” King: “Orestes! Take this!” Xe: “Get in there! You die, Orestes!” I/Ore: “I don’t think so!” Xe: “Aw.” Niobe: “Help him! My king!” Hec: “No! Please, your Highness!” Niobe: “No! Please! Please!” Ill: “I’m sorry.” Niobe: “Nooo! No! No! No. No.” ----------------------------------------------------------------- I: “Niobe. I-- ” Hec: “Iolaus-- why do this?” I: “I tried to leave, Hector, but-- she has a right to know.” Hec: “I think _I_ understand. I hope she will.” I: “Here-- give this to your cousin, Illegibus. Souvenir with my thanks.” Hec: “OK.” I: “Goodbye, my friend. Niobe, I-- I’m so sorry.” Niobe: “How could you? You let me believe you were killed.” I: “I-- I thought it would be easiest.” Niobe: “I never wanted easiest. I wanted you.” I: “Niobe-- you’re a queen. Well, look at me. I’m-- ” Niobe: “They all believed you were Orestes.” I: “For a week, maybe. But not for a lifetime.” Niobe: “The best I ever was with you.” I: “Oh, Niobe-- I will always love you. Nothing will ever change that. But it has to be this way. You have great work ahead. And-- in time-- ” Niobe: “Don’t say it-- don’t. I _won’t_ forget. It was almost easier believing you were dead.” I: “But, it wasn’t the truth.” ----------------------------------------------------------------- I: “Hercules.” H: “Ah, Iolaus-- welcome back.” I: “Thanks-- it’s good to be back.” H: “So, how was it?” I: “Like I expected. There was-- trouble, but-- it-- sorted itself out.” H: “Yeah. How was Niobe?” I: “Niobe was-- she was royalty.” H: “Uh-- wanna give me a hand, here?” I: “Yeah, sure.” H: “Thanks. Why is it, every time you go and visit your mother, they make you work?” I: “Well-- that’s what mothers are for, isn’t it?” H: “Yeah. [They laugh.] Good to have you back, Iolaus.” -----------------------------------------------------------------
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