The Lovers Page #2

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But unfortunately on opposite coasts.

We, here in Bombay,

Madras down there, and Calcutta, here.

Gentlemen, imagine

if we could link them up.

We could dominate

the entire subcontinent...

to the exclusion of all

other trading companies...

And obtain personal riches

beyond our most radical imaginings.

Indeed. Indeed.

The most powerful obstacle

to our ambitions...

are these kingdoms here.

Bijapur and Purandhar.

The present king

is our implacable opponent.

However... an opportunity has arisen.

An opportunity that will allow

our shareholders

in the East India Company to look

at a map of this subcontinent and say...

Mine.

Captain Stewart hardly seems

welcoming to this opportunity.

James?

It is quite clear to me, sir,

and to you, governor

and to many others in this room

that building an empire

in India is not the policy

- of His Majesty's government in London.

- A fine point.

London is a long way away,

Captain Stewart.

Getting a reply from them

can take a year...

as you know.

Far better to present London

with a fait accompli

than wait passively for their approval.

Far wiser to wait

than to stir up a hornet's nest without

the means to contain it, Colonel Egerton.

Gentlemen, the die is cast.

In a month it will not serve us

to debate, but seize the day

- and seize the place.

- Hear, hear.

Tulaja...

a little pigeon told me

you can prophesize.

Highness, I can't.

Tulaja, you are no longer

just guarding a queen.

You're also guarding a prince

or a princess.

Highness.

Please tell me, Tulaja.

What future do you see for my child?

Highness,

these visions, they just come to me.

I cannot call them at will.

Oh, come on, tell me something.

No matter how small.

- Tell me, tell me, tell me.

- Highness, I can't. I really can't.

Well, this is for you, my dear guard.

Please forgive my silliness.

It's magic, so my grandmother said.

Anyway, it's ancient and precious.

Even though it is flawed.

And you know what they say,

they say it brings lovers together

and keeps them together. Do you like it?

Tulaja,

if you ever have the chance

of love, grab it.

And you will be richer

than I will ever be.

We are betrayed.

The king's brother is a traitor.

It's a coup.

Go, warn the king! Go, warn the king!

Gauri, Gauri, the queen in danger!

Shut the doors! Protect the queen.

Katamaji, the king's in danger.

Get the guard.

Tulaja.

Why? You have everything that you need.

Not everything.

Not yet... Your Majesty.

On your knees, you jackals!

You are in the presence of your lord.

You old buffoon.

Have you lost your mind?

Shrimant, please, I beg you.

Spare me.

Sadly, Munajee...

life is brutal.

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