Ali Baba And The Forty Thieves Page #3

Besides, who is there

to see me here?

A few old camel drivers

and a handful of guards.

It is not ours to question, my Lady.

Nalu!

Yes, my Lady.

You have lived at

the court of Baghdad.

Tell me, what is

the Khan really like?

He is magnificent, my Lady.

He rules the world.

He is the greatest warrior

in all the land.

Ali Baba is greater.

Slave, you would be flogged

if your words reached the ears

of the great Khan.

We are camped beside

the Pool of Midnight, my Lady.

The water is clear

and blue and very cool.

Then I need not bear

this terrible heat any longer.

You may not leave this tent.

The guard would not permit it.

Attract the attention

of the guards, Jamiel.

Give me your clothes.

But the order of the Khan!

Hulagu Khan is not yet my master.

Your clothes.

Wait here. I will signal.

Let me go, I haven't killed

a single Mongol all day!

Hello.

Where are you?

I'm curious to see you.

I feed on the curiosity

of foolish men.

An evil genii in the pool.

I distract the thoughts of men

and lead them in

the ways of mischief.

I know the ways of mischief.

Come out and let me see you.

A confection of the gods!

Are you among the men

in the caravan?

I haven't seen you before.

I'm a weary traveller who

also takes the road to Baghdad.

And your caravan rests beside

the Pool of Midnight?

Nay, I am alone.

I hope to join your caravan

and so find protection

against the thieves.

That's not possible.

We carry the betrothed

of Hulagu Khan.

Now go away and let me dress.

What manner of woman is she

who marries the Khan?

Very much like any other woman.

Some find her beautiful.

If I had 1,000 pieces of gold,

I'd give them all for you.

That's not enough.

My price is high.

My mistress awaits my coming.

Who may your mistress be

that you grudge me

a few minutes of your company?

She's the betrothed of Hulagu Khan.

Return to your mistress, then.

But know I shall come to you

under the stars.

And some day I will buy you

for my very own.

It is the duty of a slave

to please her master,

and if he be young and handsome,

so much the better.

Wait!

Tell me...

Would I be safe in your caravan?

Is it well-guarded?

It is not guarded at all.

Who would dare rob

the betrothed of the great Khan?

Who indeed?

What are you?

Abdullah!

It's a trap!

Ride for your life!

- My Lady!

- You are not harmed?

- Are you alright?

- I'm safe.

Woman of the Mongols!

Traitor!

Well?

We lost him,

he was too far ahead.

One poor thief!

It is a small catch.

But we'll take him back

to Baghdad.

The people shall see what happens

to those who defy the Khan.

Jamiel.

Yes, my Lady?

What will they do to the thief?

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