The Pirate Page #6

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...and we've only five minutes.

But you can't ask that of me.

You know I'd do anything

in this world to save you, anything.

But you can't ask that.

Manuela, we, your fellow townspeople,

are throwing ourselves on your mercy.

Will you go, Manuela?

Will you sacrifice yourself to save us?

But you're asking too much of me.

You'll go down in history, Manuela...

...another Joan of Arc...

...sacrificing herself

that her people might live.

But I've only just met him.

We'll put a tablet on your door,

Manuela Alva and this date.

Who knows, we might even change

the name of the town in honor of you.

Manuela, think of us,

of our wives...

...and our children,

the people you've known all your life.

Don't you see what this could mean

to my future?

It could mean the ruination

of my complete life.

Do you wanna see this town,

which our grandfathers built...

...over the years with such loving care,

do you want to see it ruined?

Razed, with not one stone left

upon another?

Thank you, Manuela.

Manuela,

all of our lives we'll thank you.

Thank you.

Manuela.

Manuela.

I can't bear

to have you sacrifice yourself.

I'll do it. I'll go in your place.

He asked for me.

Well, this is what you dreamed of,

isn't it?

I beg your pardon?

May I get you a cushion for your feet?

You... You... You said this

is what I've dreamed of.

Don't you remember? That's what

you said at the show that night.

You said you were in love with Macoco,

and that you dreamt...

...that someday he'd come

like a chicken hawk and carry you away.

I said that?

I said that to him?

Sure, to Serafin.

I mean...

Macoco.

Oh, yes, Macoco.

Would there be anything else,

Your Highness?

No, thank you.

I think that will be quite enough.

Well, then, if you'll excuse me,

I think I'll...

Manuela, the time has come

to drop the mask.

Macoco.

Why did you think you had to do

all of these things to get me here?

Didrt you know you had only

to stretch out your hand?

No, please, don't move. Don't.

I want to gaze my full at you.

That sinister brow.

The hawk-like glance in your eyes.

Those savage shoulders.

The ferocious nape of that neck.

Oh, I can see you now in battle.

The clash of angry swords,

the roar of cannon and you...

You, Macoco, standing there,

with lightning breaking about you...

...dominating everything.

There's something

I must tell you. Look, l...

And to think I thought you were nothing

but a common actor.

How unspeakably drab.

- Just what was that you said?

- How could I have been so gullible?

I should have known from the

first moment I saw you on the stage...

...that you knew

absolutely nothing about acting.

- Now, look here...

- Oh, Macoco, my fabulous Macoco.

Take me away with you.

Take me away on your mighty ship.

- Just a minute. L...

- I can see us now.

You with you cutlass in one hand

and your... Your compass in the other...

...shouting orders to your pirate crew.

And I, I at your side, spurring you on

to greater and greater achievements.

Wort that be magnificent?

Tell me...

...just...

...what did you think was wrong

with my acting?

- Your what?

- My acting. You said you thought that l...

Oh, please, let's not talk of anything

so disgusting and degrading.

I despise actors.

Besides...

...you don't have to pretend with me.

I love you for what you are.

Ruthless and cruel.

Taking what you want,

fearing no one.

I don't think you saw a good show

that night.

My performance must have been off.

- Ordinarily, my...

- Oh, Macoco.

I could show you a review

in the Trinidad Clarion about my acting...

...comparing me with David Garrick.

Oh, I wish I had that here.

- I'd like to...

- The man I love, the man I love...

...is the man who said, "Bring Manuela

to me or I'll put a torch to the town."

- I have a confession to make...

- A confession?

You don't need to make a confession.

The record of your deeds

is written on my heart.

Oh, yes. One crime or two crimes

might be something to confess.

But crime on such a magnificent scale,

why, that becomes an epic.

You transcend the petty moral codes

of ordinary men.

Manuela, you must listen...

Manuela.

Oh, I see you found out.

Manuela.

Manuela, you're overwrought.

Now, I know you have every right

to be vexed. But I did it for us. Manu...

Manu...

Now, Manuela. Darling. Count to 10.

Manuela.

Now, Manuela.

Manuela.

Oil on the troubled waters, Manuela.

No. Your temper.

Oh, Manuela, this is ridiculous.

Don't be a witch. Manuela.

All right, Manuela.

I apologize. I apologize.

I shouldn't have walked that tightrope

to your room. I know that I should...

I realize I shouldn't have hypnotized you

and made you say those things. But...

Now, look. Manuela, I'm trying

to be reasonable. Can't you under...

Can't you see I'm trying

to be big about this?

Manuela, I ask you. Please, do not...

Now, look, I've apologized abjectly.

What more can I do?

Just what more can l...

You're overdoing this.

You're being vindictive.

Now, you listen to me.

You have the manners

of a spoiled brat...

...and the effrontery

of an unbridled egotist.

Because I succumbed to your charm...

...don't think that I'll endure

your temperament, because I won't.

That settles it. I've never yet raised

my hand against a woman...

...but by heaven, you've gone too far.

En garde.

Touch.

Now, can't we talk this over

like sensible adult persons?

Now, Manu...

Now, don't...

Now, listen...

Manu... Oh, don't. Don't.

You'll hurt someone.

Serafin.

Serafin, my darling.

Serafin.

Serafin, what have I done to you?

What have I done to you?

What have I done?

Serafin?

Serafin, listen to me.

I didn't mean what I said

about your acting.

I think you're a wonderful actor.

Oh, darling, darling.

You can do no wrong

You're as right

As the nightingale's song

You're the nth of perfection

Of them all you're the star

When you gaze in my direction

Life is caviar

I can barely wait

Till I know that we'll share

The same fate

And from then on

Sweet angel

I shall worship you

My life long

For you can do

No wrong

It's painfully true

That you can do

No wrong

To be able to send back word

that I've captured Macoco.

The news will echo round the world.

The king himself will call me back

to decorate me.

I must warn you again, sir.

Macoco is very clever. He will try

in every way to convince you...

...that he is not a pirate.

- It is not necessary to give me advice.

I am no novice in the affairs

of government.

Sorry.

Excellency, we have found a part

of his booty.

What extraordinary luck.

This is his personal chest.

It's full of jewels stolen by Macoco.

Do they tally

with the East India Company?

Yes.

A great many of them, Excellency.

The maharani's diamonds

and matched pearls.

The Mogul's emeralds.

The stomacher of Marie Antoinette.

- That's enough. Where is he?

- At the mayor's residence.

Surround the place.

Guard every entrance, every window.

Remember this man

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