Riverworld Page #5

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poor amelie.

She doesn't

like strange noses

In her private places.

Excuse me,

but I don't open my door

To every man

who's willing to pay the price.

Ladies! Ladies.

Now, back to

the subject at hand.

Yeah. Like what's that thing

powering your ship?

It was a gift...

From one of our protectors.

The woman caretaker?

Yes.

She bequeathed it to me

In exchange for some...

As-of-yet unnamed future favour.

Helping you, perhaps?

As to what it is?

Mademoiselle fabarge

has her theories.

It might be

a fusion reactor,

Fueled by the hydrogen

in the water.

That thing is nuclear?

You see now

why it's important

That this ship not fall

into the wrong hands?

How do we know this one

isn't the wrong hands?

Why are we trusting him?

We are in position.

Time to get to work.

As to whether or not

we can trust you,

Mr. Ellman,

I suppose

we shall see...

Directly.

Help me!

Somebody, help!

They're going to

burn her at the stake!

It is time.

Time for what?

Time to be brave.

Don't you think

we need a little help?

All the slaves

enjoy complaining,

But none will

risk their lives.

There's a friend

of Matt's...

In prison,

his name's Simon.

Then bring him.

The spaniard's lust for death

must be answered.

Sounding.

Half Twain.

Six feet?

I've stepped

in deeper puddles.

The grailstone...

That's where I was held

in the cage.

Somebody, help me!

No!

No! No!

Something

interests you, english?

Thinhe t fox

has outfoxed the hounds.

Clemens...

On my ship!

He's in behind us.

Conquistadors!

Reposition the catapults!

Now! Now!

We're under attack!

We're under attack!

Go! Go! Go! Go!

We're under attack!

Go! Go! Go! Go!

Go!

Watch out, watch out,

watch out!

Damn! That was cool.

Where's Matt?

Matthew's gone.

El hefe's about to

roast Deborah,

And three of us are going to

take on Pizarro's army.

Sound fun?

No, that doesn't

sound like fun.

Come on!

Oh, geez!

Come back here,

you cowards!

Come!

To the front!

Please, release

our friend now.

Prepare your soul.

I am Tomoe Gozen,

Swordswoman

of the minamoto clan,

Champion, consort,

And war captain

to Kiso Yoshinaka.

I bow to no man.

Please,

release our friend now.

Kill her.

Kill them all.

Stop, stop, stop, stop.

We have to keep moving.

Matthew, you cannot help.

We have to

get past the fort.

I got to borrow this.

Matthew!

Let's go!

But we're not fighting?

Not his battles.

Three-quarters Twain.

It's getting deeper,

and we're past the camp.

Start the engines.

Get us out of here.

Not yet. We have

an agreement

With Mr. Ellman.

You really

meant all that?

I thought

you had sense.

Sometimes, I don't know

why I tolerate you.

Well, we know

it's not for my cooking.

Burton, get your men!

Burton!

Never trust a man

who eats blood pudding.

Santiago y cierra!

Conquistadores! Vamos!

I'm a college professor.

What am I doing here?

Oh... Antonio!

Look out!

Antonio!

No!

Get him out of here!

You never told me

you were a samurai.

A samurai does not talk,

a samurai fights.

Conquistadores!

Deborah!

Encore!

Mr. Youseff!

Vite! Vite!

Wait, wait! Go!

Go!

Youseff.

You guys

seen Deborah?

You guys seen

Deborah?

You know,

I think we did it.

I think we did it.

Hey, guys.

Bet you didn't think

I was coming back.

You're such a dumbass,

You're not even smart

enough to save yourself.

As many times

as I've seen this,

I never get used to it.

We're not supposed to.

Is that your friend?

I hope so.

I sure as hell

don't want her as an enemy.

Behind you!

I am nothat easy to.

Sure ya are.

Clemens...

Hello, Francisco.

Coward.

In the back?

I find, if you must shoot

a dangerous animal,

It's best to do it by surprise

And from

a considerable distance.

Strange...

Thought I would enjoy that.

You don't see this

every day.

Burton escaped.

Gee, sorry...

I was a little busy

trying not to get stabbed.

As long as Burton lives,

none of you are safe.

The others don't see you.

This is a dream.

A message.

Delivered

to the wrong person.

I'm not a killer.

Why are you here,

Matthew Ellman?

Have you asked yourself

that question?

I'm still trying to figure out

what "here" is.

When this Riverworld

was created,

We believed

it could be a place

For your people

to be reborn,

A place for atonement,

A second chance

to achieve perfection.

But there are

a few among us

Who believe

we have failed,

That you are not worthy,

And so this world

must be destroyed.

You said "created."

By who?

We cannot act directly

on your behalf.

Our laws forbid it.

But some have

seen fit

To ignore our laws

And interfere...

To choose champions

among the awakened,

People

who they can use

To serve

their own ends.

Burton is the champion

of the salvationists,

A tool they intend to use

to destroy the Riverworld.

And I'm your champion?

Yes.

You...

Sam...

Jessica.

Jessica?

Jessica is...

Our hope,

But she is in great danger.

Stop Burton.

For you...

For Jessica...

For all of us.

Hey... You'll be okay.

Just, maybe cut back

on the swashbuckling a bit?

I'll trade the swash

for the swish.

Sorry...

I couldn't resist.

It means

you're feeling better.

I'm going to go

check on the others,

But I'll be back

soon, okay?

I'm not going anywhere.

All right, gentlemen...

and lady...

Let's fire this old gal up,

see where she'll take us.

That... Is

an excellent idea.

Who the hell are you?

Burton.

His name is Burton.

I don't believe

we've been introduced.

Captain sir

Richard Francis Burton.

My friends

call me "dick".

Burton, the explorer?

Yeah, I read

one of your books.

It was amateurish,

unnecessarily crude,

And pathetically

self-congratulatory.

Clemens, I'm confused.

Are you talking about

my work or yours?

You again.

You want to deal

with me, fine,

But, first,

let him go.

He has no part

in this.

Why, certainly.

You see, Mr. Ellman,

I can be quite reasonable.

Now, Mr. Clemens, if

you'll set down your weapon

We can discuss the terms

of your surrender.

"Surrender" is not

in my vast vocabulary.

How about "bollocks"?

Is that in your vast vocabulary?

Bollocks?

Ah! Son of a b*tch!

Not... A good idea.

You, sir...

Are a most despicable example

Of humankind.

Why, thank you.

Mr. Ellman...

I'm disappointed.

I saved your life once.

Where's the gratitude?

I'll send flowers.

Roses, I find,

work for any occasion,

Although now

I've secured this ship,

Keeping you alive doesn't

have the same urgency

That it once did.

Jessie... Jessie?

Jessie...

Jess...

Jessie?

"Jessie."

Yes, thank you

for reminding me.

She... Gave me a

message to give to you.

Now, what was it?

You bastard.

No, that wasn't it.

Now I remember.

She said to tell you

She was in love

with another man,

And to give you this...

Matt!

Matthew!

Sweep the ship for survivors!

Prepare to cast off.

Come on!

This way.

Salut. I'm amelie.

Antonio.

Call me tony.

Thanks for helping me out

back there.

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