Red Beard Page #7

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that little rat taking rat poison.

Otoyo's here.

But don't talk too long.

I'm sorry.

I stole again

and I got caught.

I should've become a beggar

like you said.

I'm sorry.

Never mind.

Don't talk now.

No, I've got to.

I've got to say it now.

It was all my fault.

They said it was the end

to have a thief in our home.

So we all decided to die together.

I'm sorry I lied

about going to a nice place.

Water. Give me water.

Sip it.

Slowly.

Yes, slowly.

That's enough for now. You'll be able

to drink all you want soon.

Please let the boy die.

It's best for him.

Doctor, why did you have to save us?

We thought it over

and decided it was best.

We talked it over with the boys.

They said it was best too,

so we all drank the medicine.

So why didn't everyone

leave us alone?

He thinks he's dead already.

Since we married,

I've never seen him

sleeping so peacefully.

Doctor, don't people breathe like that

when they're dying?

I know! Mother did too!

Please do something!

What's that?

The cooks are calling Chobo back.

There's a belief that if you call

into the well,

you can call a dying person back.

Wells lead to the bottom of the earth.

What're you doing?

It's almost dawn.

Yes, he won't die

if he lasts till dawn.

All the poison's out of Chobo now.

Tell everyone

that he'll pull through.

It's too sudden.

There's no need

for a private ceremony.

We'll marry in March.

Then why can't we have it today?

- But...

- Please.

Dr. Amano expects it too.

It's a load off

your father's shoulders too, so...

Always making plans without asking.

I have my own ideas.

Yasumoto, how long are you keeping

Masae waiting in the corridor?

No, that's Masae's place.

You sit over here.

Cook this way.

All ready? I'll have them bring

the nuptial cups.

Please, I'd like

to say something, Doctor.

The groom's not supposed to talk now.

I'd like to tell her something first.

Thanks to your father, I'm to become

the shogun's doctor in March.

I once hoped to be promoted

to head doctor.

But not now.

I'll remain at the clinic.

It means no honor and no money.

We will be poor.

You do not mind? Please think.

That's enough.

The cups.

Aren't you Chigusa?

You've had a baby?

Is he well?

Thank you.

You must think me foolish,

but I can hold

my own grandchild now.

Thank you very much.

Fine.

Now, the cups.

Do you want me to shout at you?

Please do.

I'll stay no matter what.

- Who says so?

- You did.

You taught me the road to take.

So I will take it.

You overestimate me.

Something's the matter with you.

Have you forgotten

about the magistrate,

about Matsudaira and Izumiya?

I do things like that.

I like you for that.

You're a fool!

I owe it to you.

You're young, so you talk like that.

You'll regret it.

So you give me your permission?

I repeat:
You'll regret it!

I'll have to find that out myself.

Thank you.

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