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“SHOGUN” © 2003. Okihei Enterprise, Ltd. All Rights Reserved. Tribute to Richard Chamberlain |
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| Sono is pouring sake into a tiny porcelain
cup.
Blackthorne:"More? Well, why not? What's this stuff called anyway?" Sono:"Sakazuki". Blackthorne:"More sakazuki. Well, whatever it is. He drinks the sake, then starts to laugh. I think I'm a little bit drunk on that stuff. I must be -- because I feel so damned good. He gets to his feet and suddenly starts dancing a careless hornpipe, singing to keep time. Rako, Sana and Asa are completely agog. The shoji panel slides open and two Brown Samurai guards look in, equally astonished -- as Blackthorne continues to sing and dance. Then, abruptly, the guards are bowing low and Toranaga steps into the doorway, Mariko and Kiri behind him. |
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| Mariko:"My Master asks what you were doing".
Blackthorne:"It was just a dance, Mariko-san -- a sailors' dance. I was just happy and -- I hope I didn't disturb Toranaga-sama". |
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| Mariko:"Master says he would like to see your
dance".
Blackthorne:"Now?" Mariko:"Of course, now". |
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| Blackthorne begins to sing and dance -- and
Toranaga joins in.
At first, Toranaga is a little tentative then he pulls off his silk outer robe, tucks up his kimono and dances with great verve. Blackthorne glances at him, then tucks his kimono up in the same fashion and picks up the tempo of the dance. Toranaga keeps up with him. Finally, Blackthorne does a sort of hop, skip and jump -- then he bows to Toranaga and begins clapping. |
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| Mariko:"My Master says that he would be pleased
for you
to accept this as a gift". Blackthorne:"I will treasure this gift and, even more, the honor that you did me in dancing my dance". Mariko:"Lord Toranaga has enjoyed your dance. Perhaps one day he will show you a dance of his. My Master says that you are to leave at dusk. Blackthorne:"Dusk?" Mariko:"Is that not the correct expression?" Blackthorne:"Yes -- but you told me that I would be leaving in a few days". Blackthorne:"Is it possible -- will I see Lord Toranaga before I leave. Mariko:"I do not know". Blackthorne:"I wanted to ask him -- to request -- if it would be possible to release Friar Domingo, the monk I met in prison. The man has a great deal of knowledge". Mariko:"My Master sent for the man yesterday, imediately after you mentioned him -- but, I am sorry, the man was already dead". |
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| Mariko:"Asa-san asks, in matters of the pillow,
how do you compare your women with ours?"
Blackthorne:"Pillow? I don't understand". Mariko:"Oh, please excuse me. The pillow -- in intimate matters. Pillowing is our way of referring to the physical joining of man and woman. Blackthorne:"I've nothing to base the comparison on". Mariko:"You haven't pillowed since you have been here?" Blackthorne:"No". Mariko:"You must be feeling very constricted, neh? One of these ladies would be delighted to pillow with you, Anjin-san. Or all of them, if you wish". Blackthorne:"Thank you -- but not nm...." Mariko:"Are you sure? Please excuse me, but my Master has given specific instructions that your health is to be protected and improved. How can you be healthy without pillowing? It is very important for a man. Yes? . ." Blackthorne:"Thank you, but I'm -- perhaps later". Mariko:"Or, perhaps, you would prefer a boy. That is also to arrange if you prefer." Blackthorne:"A boy?" Mariko:"Only if you wish it". Blackthorne:"I don't wish it! Do I look like a God-cursed sodomite?" Mariko:"Please forgive me, I've made a terrible error. I was only trying to please, but-I have never known an Englishman before, so I have no way or knowing your -- your intimate customs". Blackthorne:"Well, Lady, my 'intimate customs' do not include boys!" |
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| Toranaga is sitting on the dais, surrounded
by his screen of guards -- as the great door opens and Alvito enters. Toranaga
looks at him, unsmiling. Alvito places Blackthorne's rutter and charts
on the floor. Alvito hesitates, then he bows and moves toward the door.
Toranaga waits until Alvita is gone then, at his signal,
one of the guards hands him Blackthorne's rutter. Toranaga balances it in his hand, thoughtfully. Wearing the kimono that Toranaga gave him,
Blackthorne
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| Father Alvito:"Pilot-Major Blackthorne.
I didn't know that you were here". Blackthorne:"Where did you think I was -- still in that foul prison? Father Alvito:"I see you are becoming quite Japanese. I doubt if you will ever learn enough to be able to understand these people. It will not help you to be my enemy, Pilot-Major. That is a fight you surely will lose". Blackthorne:"I choose my fights very carefully. But when I do fight, I win". |
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| Father Alvito:"Then I will tell you something,
Englishman. You will not choose your next fight. There is war coming to
this country -- the Empire is divided into two camps, Toranaga's and Ishida's.
And if you think that that kimono will keep you safe, you are sadly mis taken". Blackthorne:"And whose side are you on, priest?" Father Alvito:"On the side of peace -- always on the side of peace. Listen to me, if you can persuade Lord Toranaga to return your ship to you-- 1eave this country before it is too late. Leave as quickly as you can". Blackthorne:"You mean leave --before the Black Ship arrives, don't you?" Father Alvito:"Who spoke to you of the Black Ship?" Blackthorne:"Who sends hired assassins in the night?" Father Alvito:"You will burn in Hell for all Eternity, heretic -- you will burn in Hell. That I promise you". |
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| Toranaga is standing there, looking down into
the garden --
watching intently. And then Toranaga begins to smile. He tucks up his kimono and begins to dance. It is a hornpipe. |
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