The Rock and Michael Clarke Duncan: 'The Scorpion King' Page #6

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Eat...

...and drink your fill-

for tomorrow, we ride into battle.

I would have captured them myself

but he ran like a coward-

and left this bow behind.

My lord...there is something that

is troubling our soldiers

How distressing.

Do tell !

It's been said, that the sorceress

is no longer by your side.

Soldiers will fall prey to idle

palace-gossip.

You have my word,

she's perfectly safe.

If the men are to fight,

to die... they may need more than that.

- You doubt my word ?

- It is not that, sire.

It's just that she's a symbol from

which the men derive courage.

Symbols are most effective

when seen !

My lord !

I am here at your request.

Pardon my absence.

I was not well. But our appending

victory has lifted my spirit.

Is this sufficient to placate your men ?

Tell him what you see, sorceress.

I see a great victory.

Your enemies will reveal themselves to you.

Halt !

What is in the cart ?

What is in the cart ?!

Actually...it's a bit of a surprise.

A gift for tonights festivities.

Prince Takmets request.

Very nice.

Well now.

Let's see that pretty little face.

Now go to my chambers.

We have things to discuss.

My sincerest apologies,

my lord.

I understand.

You are fearful ....weak !

The feast is over !

To bed men,

for tomorrow we conquer !

Fortify the palace guard.

Alright.

That was the easy part.

- Everybody know what to do ?

- Cripple the guards.

- Alight the powder.

- And try not to get killed.

- What are you doing here, you could get hurt?

- So could you !

Stay in the wagon.

You watch yourself,

Akkadian !

No need for concern, miss !

Oh...he's going to pay for that !

Seal the gates.

Seal all the gates.

Though I'm relieved to

see you unharmed-

I am somewhat surprised

the Akkadian didn't kill you !

He was after you !

I was merely a pawn.

- But you escaped his grasp ?

- I'm not without my wiles.

Yes, I'm well aware of that.

Bring them.

Tomorrow, my victory

is complete.

- That is your vision ?

- As I said, I have seen it.

Have you ?!

I sense a change in you.

You seem somehow...

...diminished.

I assure you,

I am myself.

Good.

A small demonstration shouldn't

trouble you then.

A simple test.

Now, go !

Everyone leave !

- Where am I going ?

- Stop !

It's over there.

It should be just there.

Good man.

Well, well...

...what do we have here ?

One at a time !

Six urns...four cobras...!

Now.

Let's see what you can see !

Excellent.

One empty pot left, now.

Who dies first ?!

We're almost there !

You know what I see ?

Fear.

You have lost your power.

Thrown it all away.

- What magic is this ?

- Mine.

I see your faith,

hollow king !

And its time has come.

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