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Trascrizione
in inglese dei dialoghi dell'episodio: Prima serie (si ringrazia
Xenamedia e Cristina Creek) X: “I’m here to see-- the king-- thanks.” ---------------------------------------------------------------- Sold: “She was a cute one-- Quickly!” ---------------------------------------------------------------- Tesa: “Are you all right?” X: “I’m fine, I’m-- What are you doing?” Tesa: “I just thought you might wanna cover your costume.” X: “What’s wrong with my costume?” Tesa: “Nothing, of course.” X: “I’m here to see the king.” Tesa: “He’s
in his bedroom. I’m sure he wouldn’t mind if you X: “In his
bedroom. Hmmm-- I don’t think so. Can you ask him Tesa: “Of course-- Your wish is my command.” X: “Your wish is my command.” King: “It
would,ve been nice to interrogate him. He’s headed Sold: “Yes, Sire.” King: “You’re a formidable young woman.” X: “What’s going on here?” K: “Ye--
gods above! This is remarkable! I’m sorry-- Where do X: “Try explaining who ordered that man to attack me.” King: “I
wish I knew. I’ve sent for you because I need you to X: “I am
not a hired sword at the disposal of those who can King: “But,
what about those who need you? This attempt on Diana: “You wanted to see me, Papa?” King: “May I present my daughter.” King: “May
I present my daughter, Diana: Princess of Treus Diana: “Amazing.
It’s like looking in a mirror-- before I’ve King: “Uh,
Diana, could you leave Xena and me alone for Diana: “Oh, but Papa!” King: “Diana-- please.” Diana: “Huh!” King: “I
didn’t want to talk about the attempts on her life in X: “I was mistaken for her.” King: “I
heard from my cousin, Sisyphus, of the remarkable X: “There
are plenty of people out there who could use my Soldier: “Sir-- The assassin has escaped.” King: “As
you see, our guards are not doing well. Somehow, the X: “I sympathize...” King: “I’m
told that, of late, you have become a fighter for X: “What are you talking about?” King: “Diana
is to marry Mineus of Libarium (sp?) the day after X: “I bet
that doesn’t sit too well with the rich slave-traders King: “This
wedding is her chance at happiness, and this is X: “So, you want me to masquerade as the princess.” King: “Just until the wedding.” X: “She’ll have to go into hiding outside the castle.” King: “No,
no, I couldn’t possibly allow that. She hasn’t left X: “Even
better-- No one will know who she is. Look, the X: “Name?” King: “Tesa.” X/D: “Ah,
Tesa-- I’m sorry if I was a bit curt with you before. Tesa: “Oh,
your Highness, that’s a wonderful costume for a X/D [Aside]: “Croesus?” King [Aside]: “_________ delicacy.” X/D: “Yes, I love Croesus.” Tesa: “And quail’s eggs for breakfast?” X/D: “Fine.” Tesa: “Akhbash now?” X/D: “Definitely.” X/D: “Well,
I’m famished-- A few bites of Akhbash is just what Tesa: “Excuse me, your Highness? You want to eat Akhbash?” X/D: “Oh, yeah-- Just joking.” ---------------------------------------------------------------- X: “Who’s here from Liberium?” D: “Only
my fiance’’s brother, Philemon. He negotiated the X: “You mean, you have never met your husband-to-be.” D: “No.” X: “That’s good.” D: “Unless
you have to spend the rest of your life with him. X: “So, you like this Philemon.” D: “Oh,
yes, he’s brave and noble, with sky-blue eyes and X: “Hay,
be careful with that. It’s not a piece of jewelry; D: “Ooooh, How does it work?” X: “You throw it. Leave it there-- It looks great on you.” D: “I was
just trying to give it some color-- It seems so X: “Well,
you have to convince people that you’re me, and I D: “Thank
you for risking your life for me. This experience-- X: “Well,
the first thing you should learn is not to call them D: “No, that’s the front.” X: “Oh-- Thanks.” ---------------------------------------------------------------- X: “I suppose
this would qualify as fawn hair-- Tsk Let’s see Phil: “Your Highness-- Did you see them?” X/D: “No, no-- You scared them all away, Philemon.” Phil: “I should have been by your side, your-- Highness.” X/D: “Well, it was a lovely thought.” Phil: “Thank
you. Lucky I was early. Remember, you wanted to X: “No,
no-- I feel very safe with you. I’d like to take a Phil: “Of course-- This way.” ---------------------------------------------------------------- Phil: “You
always ask me that, and I always tell you the same X/D: “Well,
tell me again how you feel about your kingdom Phil: “You
know how I feel-- It will mae me very proud of X/D: “And your brother?” Phil: “You
know he believes strongly in emancipation. Why are X/D: “Well,
my father thinks it’s the pro-slave faction who’s Phil: “I
assure you. All the Liberium contingent coming here X/D: “The harp?” Phil: “His
heart will break as mine broke; and he will feel X/D: “And, how’s that?” Phil: “That
this is the best possible marriage for him. Shall X/D: “No, I don’t.” Phil: “Stay behind me-- This could get ugly.” X[Aside]: “You have no idea.” Phil: “Don’t worry, Princess-- I can handle this.” Phil: “Your Highness, you’re running the wrong way!” Bad guy: “Hey, hey, fellas, wait for me!” X/D: “Ah,
here. Hold here and press down hard. It’ll stop the ---------------------------------------------------------------- G: “The
woe of hearts long dead Bad guy: “I’ll gladly return the sun, for a price.” G: “Sunlight is free from the gods.” Bad guy: “Not from me. Give me your purse.” G: “Listen,
you really don’t want to do this. It could prove G: “Xena! Xena!” Bad guy: “You look good for a gold piece or twenty.” D/X: “Papa, Papa!” G: “OK,
I just wish you would give me some warning when you’re D: “Gabrielle?” G: “Yes?
Are you all right? What happened at the castle? So, D: “You mean, you don’t believe I’m Princess Diana?” G: “Hmmm, not for a minute.” D: “But
you’ve got to. I can’t pretend to be Xena without G: “You’re not Xena.” D: “No, I’m Princess Diana.” G: “My goodness,
the resemblance is amazing. I’m honored to D: “I don’t
think you should be doing that. I’m not me, G: “Right.” D: “Tell me what to do to be a convincing Xena.” G: “Well, for starters, stop crying.” D: “Right-- I’ll stop. I’m trying.” ---------------------------------------------------------------- Tesa: “Princess,
you have to get ready for the reception. Your X/D: “Oh, goody!” ---------------------------------------------------------------- Tesa: “832, 833, 834, 835, 836.” X/D: “How much longer?” Tesa: “The
usual, your Highness-- A full 1000 strokes. You X/D: “My
hair has never looked so good. It doesn’t need Tesa: “Only 200 more to go.” X/D: “I
tell you what, uh-- We’ll do 1200 strokes tomorrow to King: “Philemon told me of the latest assassination attempt.” X: “Yes--
I went back later to follow their tracks. When they King: “Most
disturbing-- We have a traitor in our midst. X: “I’m ready to meet him. What’s wrong?” King: “I
could excuse you by saying the princess has been taken X: “That’s
exactly where I wanna be. One of them might be the ---------------------------------------------------------------- Man: “Greetings, your Highness.” Woman: “Greetings, your Highness.” Mineus: “She’s
attractive enough, but her courtsey is Phil: “They were until now.” X: “Who’s the walking gem-mine?” King: “That’s Glauce, my ambassador to Liberium.” X: “Looks
like a used chariot salesman. You’re paying him too King: “Liberians
like to give gifts to visitors. Some of them X: “Like the slave-traders? Who’s he talking to?” King: “Bromeus,
my top general. They’re both above suspicion. X: “Now, come on-- We’ve all got that evil spot somewhere.” Servant: “Your Majesty and royal guests; dinner is served.” Glauce: “To the most beautiful bride under Zeus’s sun.” Man: “Here, here.” Phil: “It’s beautiful.” X/D: “I have a toast: To the end of slavery in Liberium.” Phil et al: “End of slavery.” X/D: “To the end of corruption in our kingdoms.” Glauce et al: “To the end of corruption.” X/D: “Death
to traitors in our midst... Did I do that right, King: “Perfectly,
just as I told you. Although I think you may Mineus: “Now,
I have a toast: To my wife-to-be. I understand X/D: “No, not really, no.” Phil: “She’s an artist on the harp.” Glauce: “Let’s hear the princess play.” King: “I am very hungry.” Phil: “Please Diana, play for us.” X/D: “As you wish.” King: “It
appears the strings have been strung too tightly. ---------------------------------------------------------------- D: “833, 834, 835, 836.” G: “I think that’s plenty.” D: “Really? It looks so flat and dull.” G: “Uh-- Horses’ tails are supposed to be flat and dull.” D: “Why are you throwing those rags on the soil?” G: “It’s gonna be dark soon; I think we should get some sleep.” D: “I agree,
but why are you putting those r-- We’re sleeping G: “That’s what Xena does.” D: “Boy,
I sure am hungry. I could eat a whole pickled croesus G: “Couldn’t
we all? Um, I’m not much of a hunter-- Not like D: “What is it?” G: “Cheese.” D: “I’ve
got some dinars. We could go out to an inn and get G: “Just try the cheese; it may not be as bad as you think.” D: “What?” G: “You may look like Xena, but you’re nothing alike.” D: “Philemon
thinks that I’m a delicate flower-- Far too frail G: “More
times than you’ve actually been outside the castle D: This experience
will enrich me, and allow me to better rule D: “Aaaah! Who is that horrible little man?” G: “He’s
one of the ordinary people, whose simple joy you D: “Oh.” Man: “Hello.
Do, do you have any extra crumbs for a starving D/X: “Starving?
There’s no one starving in my-- in this Man: “Whatever you say, Miss.” G: “Wait. I think you could use this more than us.” Man: “Oh, thank you, thank you.” D/X: “You said you had a family. Where are they?” Man: “It’s
all right! That’s them. We’re gonna stay in the D/X: “Oh.” ---------------------------------------------------------------- X/D: “Philemon, what are you doing here?” Phil: “Care
for some fruit? What have you done with Princess X: “Her
father sent her away for her own safety. How did you Phil: “Lots
of things-- Like, just now, when I tossed you that X: “My name is Xena.” Phil: “Xena? Amazing. Do you know who’s behind the attacks?” X: “Whoever
stands to gain the most from her murder-- Maybe Phil: “I
would never harm her. She is the most magnificent X: “How long have you been in love with her?” Phil: “From the first day I laid eyes on her.” ---------------------------------------------------------------- Phil: “How does it work?” X: “Like this.” ---------------------------------------------------------------- X: “It’s sizzlin’ tonight, don’t you think?” Assassin: “Who are you? You, you’re not the princess.” X: You got that
right, Plato. Now, why are you trying to kill Ass: “It
was the king’s general, Bromeus. It was him who hired ---------------------------------------------------------------- King: “Why?
Why Bromeus? He’s always been my loyal Marshall X: “Maybe the slave-traders got to him with a bribe.” Glauce: “I
understand you suspect Bromeus to have something to King: “As terrible as it seems, it appears he’s involved.” Glauce: “How sad.” Glauce: “He
killed himself rather than deal with the disgrace King: “With
the leader of the conspiracy dead, the danger is Glauce: “Xena--
That explains a lot. I’m talking about the ---------------------------------------------------------------- Phil: “When she returns, the wedding will go as planned.” X: “Only if you let it. Tell Diana you love her.” Phil: “My brother is first-born. Diana is rightfully his.” X: “Diana
belongs to no one but herself, and the sooner you ---------------------------------------------------------------- Man: “Thank
you, Xena, for buying this food. It’s the first D/X: “I
assure you, that all the corruption which has stopped Girl1: “Thank you, Xena. What’s this?” D/X: This? It’s my round killing thing.” G: “Chakram.” D/X: “Bless you. I use it to fight evil.” Girl1: “Tell us about it.” D/X: Well, like
the time when I had to kill a lot of centaurs. Girl1: “Show us how it works.” G: “Would you like a piece of bread?” D/X: “All right. See that tree over there?” G: “No!” Girl1: “Good shot!” ---------------------------------------------------------------- D: “I’m
telling you, Papa, they have nothing. I listened to X: “I take
it your journey among the ‘little people’ was D: “You
were right. They’re not little at all. They’re grand King: “We
can discuss all this later. You have a future Phil: “Welcome
home, your Highness. My brother looks forward D: “Arise, Philemon. We’re soon to be family.” G: “Nice place. A girl could get used to this.” X: “Well,
don’t. We’re leaving here as soon as I can get out G: “I like it.” X: “We’re
going to be in Corinth by nightfall. I can’t wait to Glauce: “With Xena out of the way, killing Diana will be easy.” ---------------------------------------------------------------- Mineus: “When
the wedding vows take place, it’s, um, all Phil: “Yes.” Mineus: “Good, good.” Phil: “You think you can love her?’ Mineus: “Who?” Phil: “Diana-- Who do you think?” Mineus: “Oh, Diana? Love her? I don’t know-- We’ll see.” Phil: “If
it’s all right with you, I’ll head back home right Mineus: “Whatever.” Sold: “Excuse
me, sir, we had to borrow this chair from your Mineus: “Certainly.” Phil: “What did you need the chair for?” Sold: “To
stand on when we cut down that swine who hung Phil: “There was nothing to stand on in his room.” Sold: “No, sir. Not a thing.” ---------------------------------------------------------------- Phil: “He
had to have been murdered, your Highness. There was X/D: “What can this mean?” Phil: “The
conspiracy has not yet been crushed. Your life is X/D: “No!
No, we can’t let these terrors stop us from doing Phil: “I can’t leave you alone.” X/D: “Please,
Philemon, do as I ask. I’m asking you from my ---------------------------------------------------------------- Glauce: “We’ll kill two birds with one stone.” ---------------------------------------------------------------- Tesa: “Your Highness looks beautiful.” Lady-in-Waiting: “The princess’ veil.” ---------------------------------------------------------------- Mineus: “Glauce--
Well-- All your negotiations are about to Glauce: “You’re not nervous, are you?” Mineus: “Why should I be nervous?” Glauce: “It’s your wedding day.” Mineus: “Oh! Well, yes.” Glauce: “Here’s
where you will crown your bride and join our ---------------------------------------------------------------- Phil: “Xena!” D/X: “What is it?” Phil: “It’s
urgent you return to the castle. Bromeus was G: “I’ll just uh-- uh, don’t mind me-- I’m fine.” ---------------------------------------------------------------- Glauce: “She is a tribute to you, your Highness.” Mineus: “_This_ is who I’m marrying?” Glauce: “It’s
the Warrior Princess, which means Diana’s X/D: “Didn’t
anybody ever tell you it’s rude to leave before Mineus: “I
don’t know if this is the best time, but, uh, I’m ---------------------------------------------------------------- D/X: “Whoa, Argo.” Phil: “Xena, what are you doing? We must hurry.” D/X: “There’s something that’s been bothering me.” Phil: “What?” D/X: Did you tell Diana you love her?” Phil: “How
can you think about that now? Her life is in D/X: “She’ll be fine-- This is much more important.” Phil: “More important than her life.” D/X: “Did you tell her?” Phil: “No.” D/X: “Why not?” Phil: “Because I don’t think she loves me.” D/X: That’s not true-- I do.” Phil: “Diana.” D/D: “Philemon.” ---------------------------------------------------------------- G: “It’s so romantic, isn’t it?” X: “Very.” G: “I hope I find someone who’ll make me smile like that.” X: “I’m
sure you will. Just don’t be afraid to speak up when G: “She’s so beautiful-- Look how her hair shines.” X: “Well, they sure brush it enough.” G: “Wait
till you see Argo’s tail. What was it like being X: “Not as much fun as you would think.” G: “Really?” X: “Mm-Hmm.” G: “You
had people waiting on you hand and foot, fulfilling X: “Hey, that’s what you’re here for.” G: You had all
the riches a person could desire, and you didn’t X: “It’s
just not me. Oooh! Thank you. Try one of these-- Servant: “But I-- Excuse me.” |
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