All language subtitles for Star Trek The Next Generation S04E20

Picard:
Captain's log, stardate 44741 .9.

We have arrived at tagus III,

where the enterprise
is to serve as host

for the federation
archeology council's symposium.

I look forward to giving
tomorrow's keynote address

with great anticipation.

Come.

I thought you'd like to know,

the council members
have beamed aboard

and been assigned their quarters.

Excellent.

Captain, it really is quite late.

Tell me, counselor,
with regard to my lecture,

what do you think will provide
the greater clarity:

A chronological structure

or the division
of each expedition's findings

into various religious, sociological
and environmental subgroupings?

I thought you'd already decided
on a chronological structure.

There is something to be said
for a more scientific approach.

- May I make a suggestion?
- By all means.

Relax.

- You've written a brilliant speech.
- Hmm.

It will need to be.

Tomorrow I'm gonna be addressing
some of the greatest scientific minds

in the federation.

Switzer. Klarc-tarn-droth. Mcfarland.

Giants in the field of archeology.

Compared to them,
I'm just an enthusiastic amateur.

I doubt they see you as an amateur.
Not when it comes to tagus III.

Well, it's true.
I have done my homework.

I have examined the findings
of every archeological expedition

conducted on the planet's surface.

It is unfortunate the tagans no longer
allow outsiders to visit the ruins.

Indeed. Especially since we know
so little about their origins.

But I think...

I think that I have constructed
some plausible theories of my own.

And I'm sure the council members
will agree with you.

Your support is appreciated,
counselor.

Now good night, captain.

Vash: Bring back any memories?

How did you get in here?

I came in through the window.

Picard:
Space, the final frontier.

These are the voyages
of the starship enterprise.

Its continuing mission:
To explore strange new worlds,

to seek out new life
and new civilizations,

to boldly go where no one
has gone before.

I had no idea you were a member
of the archeology council.

You are a member,

- aren't you?
- More or less.

Why did you come to tagus III?

To see you, of course.

Is that the only reason?

Isn't it enough?

I wish I could believe you.

I really have missed you, Jean-Luc.

Excuse me.

I'm sorry I'm late.

Excuse me.

I didn't realize you had company.

Uh, that's all right.
Allow me to introduce you.

This is, uh, Beverly. Dr. Beverly.
Dr. Beverly crusher.

This is, urn, vash.

She's a friend of mine
from the archeology council.

I didn't mean to interrupt.

The captain and I often share
morning tea together.

Vash: Yes, I know.

Jean-Luc has told me all about you.

Really?

When was that?

On risa. Where we met.

I see.

Well, that must have been
during your vacation last year.

Well, I am surprised
he didn't mention you.

So am I.

Doctor, are you busy?

- Not at the moment.
- I was wondering...

I would love to see some more
of this marvelous ship.

I would be delighted
to show it to you.

That is, if it's all right with you,
Jean-Luc.

Of course.

Don't worry.
I promise to behave myself.

And this is ten-forward,

where the council's
welcoming reception will be held today.

Well, I can't think
of a better location.

Tell me, does Jean-Luc
come here often?

Crusher: Not often.
The captain is a very private man.

- Would you like something to drink?
- Please.

Eternity never looked so lovely.

- Excuse me?
- I was referring to the view.

Eternity never looked so lovely.

You must be commander riker.

I'm afraid you have me
at a disadvantage.

I didn't mean to interrupt.

I believe you were about to tell me

that my eyes are as mysterious
as the stars.

- You're a betazoid.
- Heh. Not at all.

It's just that Jean-Luc does
a very good imitation of you.

- He does?
- Mm.

I see you two have met.

Not exactly.

This is vash, a member
of the archeology council.

And a friend of the captain's.

- So I gathered.
- They met during his visit to risa.

That vacation must have been
better than he let on.

You mean he never mentioned me
to you either?

Man:
Dr. Crusher, please report to sickbay.

I'm afraid I won't be able
to finish our tour.

But perhaps commander riker
could take over for me.

It would be my pleasure.

This is the main bridge,

the command center of the enterprise
and our last stop.

Vash, commander la forge...

Vash. Hello. Vash: Hello.

Commander data. Vash: Hello.

- How do you do?
- And this is lieutenant worf.

- Hello.
- Something wrong, lieutenant?

I have not been informed
council members have been granted

- bridge clearance.
- I think we can make an exception.

Vash is a guest of the captain.

- Welcome aboard.
- Thank you.

Is this where Jean-Luc sits?

Riker: That's the big chair.

Well, I can see where being
a starship captain has its rewards.

I'm glad that you approve.

I suppose I'll go back to my room now
and get ready for the reception.

By all means.

Well, I suppose
I'll see you then, then.

I look forward to it.

Fascinating woman.

I don't understand.

I thought being the ship's counselor
meant the captain confided in you.

He does,
when he thinks it's necessary.

And he never spoke to you
about me?

Not that I recall.

Not even a hint?

You must understand,
the captain is a very

- private man.
- Private man.

I know.

- Excuse me?
- Of course.

Nice legs.

For a human.

- But, unfortunately...
- Vash: Jean-Luc, we need to talk.

Excuse me.

Well, the reception
seems to be going well.

Forget the reception for a moment.

Why have you never mentioned me
to your friends?

What would you have me tell them?

That we met, for one thing.
That we had an adventure together.

- Some fun.
- Picard: It wouldn't be possible.

Why not?

It would be, uh,

inappropriate.

I wasn't expecting you to go
into intimate details.

A captain does not reveal
his personal feelings to his crew.

Is that a starfleet regulation?

Or did you just
make that up yourself?

I'm sorry if you're upset.

And I'm sorry if my being here
embarrasses you.

- Riker: How was the reception?
- Splendid.

Jean-Luc, it's wonderful
to see you again.

How about a big hug?

Well, don't just stand there,
say something.

Get out of my chair.

Oh. And I was hoping for something
more along the lines of:

"Welcome back, o. It's a pleasure
to see you again, my old friend."

- We're not friends.
- You wound me, mon capitaine.

There. Perhaps now your manners
will show some improvement.

What brings you here, q?

Have you been banished
by the continuum once again?

Oh, hardly.

They're still apologizing to me
for the last time.

Then what is it you want?

Do I always have to have
a reason to stop by?

I was merely in the sector.
I was, uh...

Oh, you force a confession from me.

The truth is, I have a debt to repay.

- A debt?
- To you.

And it gnaws at me.
And it interferes with each of my days.

I have no idea
what you're talking about.

Without your assistance
in our last encounter,

I would never have survived.

I would have taken my own life
but for you.

We all make mistakes.

Your good deed made possible
my reinstatement in the continuum.

And I resent owing you anything.

So I'm here to pay up.

Tell me, what is it you wish?
And I'll be gone.

Just be gone. That'll do nicely.

No, no, no. It has to be something
more, more, uh, constructive.

That's my new word for the day.

Some other time, q.

Right now I have other matters
to attend to.

Yes, your speech. I read it.

It's dull, plodding, pedantic,
much like yourself.

I could help you with it.

No, thank you.

You've never actually been to the ruins
at tagus III, have you?

They were sealed off
more than a century ago.

Well, that explains it, then.

How can you write about something
that you've never seen?

I know, why don't I take you there?

Out of the question. That would mean
breaking taguan law.

Must you always be so ethical?

I suppose we could
travel back in time.

You could see what tagus was like
2 billion years ago.

They really knew how to party
back in those days.

My answer is still no. My lecture
will have to stand on its own.

And now will you please
leave my ship?

You are simply
the most impossible person

to buy a gift for.

Commander riker, will you report
to my ready room?

- Yes, captain?
- I've just been paid a visit from q.

Q? Any idea what he's up to?

He wants to do something nice
for me.

I'll alert the crew.

Captain.

Vash: Who's there?

It's me.

Vash: Who?

Jean-Luc.

- Yes?
- May I come in?

Let me try to explain.

I am by no means embarrassed
by your presence here.

On the contrary.

What's this?

A map of the ruins?

Thought that I was the only reason
you came to tagus.

I never fooled you for a second.

Still, you are
the most important reason.

Am I?

That's the problem
with being such a well-known liar.

Even when I'm telling the truth,
no one believes me.

This equipment will have
to be confiscated.

Is that necessary?

If the tagans were to catch you
down there...

Oh, come on.

You gave me the same warning
about sarathong v.

- I remember.
- It didn't stop me from going there.

I brought back some
very impressive artifacts too.

Which no doubt you sold
for a very impressive profit.

That's what I do.

Not on board my ship.
I will not allow it.

Let's get one thing
straight though, picard.

Icannotchange
who I am for you or anyone else.

Nor can I change who I am.

Then we have nothing more
to say to one another.

So it would seem.

Sleeping alone?

I'm in no mood
for your foolishness, q.

I knew there was something
different about you.

You seem tense, preoccupied.
Somewhat smaller.

I thought it was that horrible lecture
of yours, but I was mistaken.

Whatever game it is you want to play
will have to wait until tomorrow.

I had such high hopes for you,
picard.

I thought you were a bit more evolved
than the rest of your species.

But now I realize you're just as weak
as all the others.

Still, it pains me
to see the great Jean-Luc picard

brought down by a woman.

- What woman?
- Heh.

Don't play coy with me, captain.

I witnessed your little spat with vash.

Nor will I soon forget
the look of anguish on your face.

The pain, the misery.

If I didn't know better,

I would have thought
you were already married.

You must be very bored, q.

Your imagination is running away
with you.

This human emotion, love,

it's a dangerous thing, picard,

and obviously,
you're ill-equipped to handle it.

She's found a vulnerability in you.

A vulnerability I've been looking for,
for years.

If I had known sooner,
I would have appeared as a female.

Mark my words, picard,
this is your achilles' heel.

Believe what you wish.

You deny that you care
for this woman?

Believe me, I'd be doing you a big favor
if I turned her into a klabian eel.

Stay away from her, q.

Heh, I was just trying to help.

- My debt to you...
- Is hereby nullified.

I don't want your help, your advice,
your favors, or for that matter, you.

Do you understand, once and for all?

You would have me stand idly by
as she led you to your destruction?

As you wish.

Ladies and gentlemen,

members of the archeology council,
welcome.

Mystery.

It is the mystery of tagus III
that brings us here together today.

It is a mystery that has invited
more argument,

more deduction, more speculation
than the best works of fiction.

And if you will excuse the conceit,

I want to tell you
about my detective story.

For several years now,
I have been trying to unravel

- the secrets of tagus III.
- Psst.

Picard:
Needless to say, I have not succeeded.

However I have, I believe,
turned up some new information

that, if nothing else,
only raises a new set of mysteries,

and I hope that we can discuss them
here together.

There have been
94? Known archeological excavations

conducted on the planet's surface.

Of those, some 74 are
generally believed

to have revealed findings
of major importance.

The earliest was
some 22,000 years ago...

What the...?

Is this tagus III?

I doubt there are many oak trees
on tagus.

No, I think this is supposed
to be earth.

Somewhere
around about the 12th century.

And this is england,
or to be more precise,

Sherwood forest.
At least q's recreation of it.

- That would explain these costumes.
- Quite right, number one.

Or, should I say, John little.

Well, if he's little John,
that makes you...

I know. Robin hood.

Sir, I protest. I am not a merry man.

On the contrary, lieutenant worf.

Your clothing identifies you
with the character of will Scarlett.

Just as geordi's mandolin
identifies him as Allan a Dale.

And you, Mr. Data, bear
a striking resemblance to friar tuck.

I will not play the fool
for q's amusement!

I have you at last, Robin hood.

Quick, into the forest.

Mr. Worf, that's an order.

Guy: Enough, you fools.

We'll never find them
in the greenwood.

I've managed to stop the bleeding.

It's about time you showed up.

I would prefer if you addressed me

as his honor,
the high sheriff of Nottingham.

We will no longer share
in this pointless fantasy of yours.

Fine, stay here and do nothing.

By midday tomorrow, your crew
will be safely aboard their ship.

Of course, you will have to accept
the consequences of your inaction.

Consequences?

What is the one thing
that Robin hood is most famous for?

He robs from the rich
and gives to the poor.

Perhaps you are referring
to the rescue of maid Marian

- from Nottingham castle.
- Yes, data.

And it just so happens
that sir guy of gisbourne

has decreed that Marian's head
shall come off tomorrow at noon.

It's your choice, Robin.

You can either take your ease
in this sylvan glade

or risk your life to save the woman
you care nothing about.

My feelings toward vash
are irrelevant.

I would attempt to save
any innocent life, as you well know.

Yes, but what about
your merry men?

Are you willing to jeopardize
their lives as well?

Is vash's life worth more
than data's or troi's or worf's?

Worf, you'd make a perfect throw rug
in Nottingham castle.

Q, I ask you to put an end to this
before someone gets hurt.

Oh, that's impossible.

You see, I've given this fantasy,
as you call it, a life of its own.

I have no more idea
of what's going to happen than you do.

But of one thing I'm absolutely sure:

If you dare come
to Nottingham castle,

blood will be spilled.

Oh, you'll wear yourself out
with all that pacing, my lady.

I told you to stop calling me that,
the name is vash.

Oh, my poor lamb,
you've got a brain sickness for sure.

Oh, can't I get you something
to ease your suffering?

I could use a drink.

Well, iwasn't thinking
of spirits, my lady.

But I have some nice fresh leeches.

To drain the fever. Vash: Out.

- Get out.

Oh, her mind's in an awful turmoil,
sir guy.

Who the hell are you?

Oh, my lady,
everyone in Nottingham knows.

Sir guy of gisbourne.

Sir guy of what?

Leave us.

Do not mock me, lady Marian.

I'm prepared to offer you
one last chance to change your mind.

Will you marry me?

I see.

Then the execution will proceed
as scheduled.

What execution?

I warn you, Marian.

This pathetic attempt
at feigning madness

will not save your life.

You mean I'm the one
being executed?

Sir guy, wait a minute.

Couldn't we talk this over?

I admit, I haven't been myself lately.

Maybe we've both been a bit hasty.

Please?

Sorry.

Troi: Data.

Are you all right?

The arrow impacted just above
my sixth intercostal support,

penetrating my secondary
subprocessor.

Fortunately, none
of my biofunctions seem affected.

Do not be concerned, counselor.

I believe your aim is improving.

We've got to get out
of here, captain.

Not we, number one.

I want you and the others
to stay here until I return.

You're not going to try
to save her yourself, sir?

This is not a mission.

It's personal.

It's between o and myself.
I don't want the rest of you involved.

Captain...

Picard:
You have your orders, commander.

And I expect you to follow them.

A touch sharper, shall we?

Such benevolence, sir guy,

allowing the condemned prisoner
a breath of fresh air.

You're mistaken, sheriff.

Maid Marian has promised
to be my wife.

What? That's impossible.

Vash: Not at all.

Though I admit, a maiden seldom
has the opportunity

to win herself such a noble husband.

A toast.

To the most beautiful bride-to-be
in the whole of england.

Don't drink that.

It could be poisoned.

Have you taken leave
of your senses?

Foul scheme of Robin hood's.

- She's in league with him, I'll warrant.
- Robin hood?

Oh, Robin hood.

Oh, well, that was over long ago.

Oh. All of Nottingham knows
you're still in love with him.

That's a lie. He... he bewitched me.

He put me under some evil spell.

I suspected as much.

You can add sorcery to the list
of charges against that rogue.

Sir guy, if anyone's been
bewitched here, it's you.

Silence.

Any more impudence
and it'll be your head on the block.

Escort the lady Marian
to her chamber.

But I'd much rather
stay here with you.

Of course you would, my child.

But I have important business
to attend to.

Lovely creature.

Intriguing.

One step closer, I'll scream.

- Vash, damn it, it's me.
- Jean-Luc.

Am I glad to see you. You wouldn't
believe what I've been going through.

One minute I'm on the enterprise,
next thing I know, I'm in Nottingham.

First they're gonna chop
my head off,

now I'm supposed to marry someone
named sir guy,

and everyone insists
on calling me Marian.

Yes, I know.

You do? But how?

My staff and I were brought here
by an old adversary of mine named q.

I'll tell you the rest of that
when we're safe.

- Come, we don't have much time.
- The others are outside?

They're waiting for us
back at Sherwood forest.

- You mean you came here alone?
- That's right, come.

- What kind of plan is that?
- It's an excellent one, if you hurry.

You do realize that our lives
are at stake here?

- Only too well.
- And this is the best strategy

you could come up with?
One man against an entire castle?

You have a better one?

How about this?
You go, I'll stay here.

Picard: And do what?

Marry sir guy, if I have to.

Well, that's brilliant.

If there's a way to escape,
I'll find it. Eventually.

With my head still attached.

You really believe
I would leave you here?

Vash: I can take care of myself.

You are the most stubborn woman
I ever knew.

Vash: Hey!

There'll be no escape for you
this time, Robin hood.

You stay behind me.

You should have left
while you had the chance.

Well done, my dear.

Consider it my wedding gift to you,
darling.

Congratulations, sir guy.
I see you snared the jackal.

It's Marian who deserves the credit.

Took him with his own sword.

You sent for me, my lady?

I want you take this letter
to Robin's men.

You want me to go to Sherwood forest
at this time of night?

You'll leave immediately.

But it's dark. I'll get lost.

Besides, it's not safe,

what with all them hedge robbers
and worse lurking about.

Please, this is urgent.

If you ask me,
you'd be better off with sir guy.

He's got a future.

Why, you'll be living in London
before you know it.

But you must go.
Otherwise, they'll kill him.

- Out.
- How dare you barge in here like this?

I've come to apologize
for my harsh words.

I had no idea
that you were so ruthless.

That's most gracious of you.

I admit I was surprised,
but no more surprised than Jean-Luc.

You're q.

And you are
a very interesting woman.

- What is this?
- Give that to me.

A letter to riker.

"Quick.

Come to the castle.
Save the captain."

Why, this is wonderful.

What marvelous duplicity.

You certainly fooled sir guy
and me as well.

I think you're worth further study.

Am I?

Yes, but unfortunately,
we just don't have the time.

Guards!

Take this traitor away.

It appears there's going to be
a double execution.

Vash:
This whole thing is your fault.

- Picard: My fault?
- Yes, your fault.

If you hadn't grabbed my sword,
we'd be back in Sherwood by now.

I grabbed your sword to prevent you
from being killed.

Oh, really?

Not as a wedding present
for sir guy?

You know I had no intention
of going through with that.

Do I?

You should never have interfered.

- You're the one interfering.
- I was just trying to rescue you.

Well, next time, don't bother.

Don't you worry, I won't.

Don't the two of you
ever stop arguing?

Now tell me, Robin, as you stand here
facing the termination

of your insect existence,

do you see what brought you
to this end?

Can we just get this over with?

Are you implying
that I'm not worth it?

Q, your game was for my benefit.

She is innocent in all of this.

Heh. She's many things,
none of them innocent.

Picard: Let her go.
Vash: Jean-Luc, you do care.

A gallant gesture, Robin,
but a futile one.

Farewell. I hope the two of you
are happy together.

You have been found guilty
of outlawry and high treason.

Do you have anything to say
before sentence is carried out?

Prepare them for the block.

There are too many of them.

Data, we need a diversion now.

Guards, take Marion to the tower.

I'll have you know,

I'm the greatest swordsman
in all of Nottingham.

Very impressive.

There's something you should know.

And what would that be?

I'm not from Nottingham.

Vash: Jean-Luc.

It's over, q!

Get us out of here!

My compliments, picard.

I doubt Robin hood himself
could have done much better.

If you have hurt any of my people...

Sadly enough, they're all fine.

But my point is,
they could've been killed

and so might have you.

All for the love of a maid.

My debt to you, picard, is paid.

If you've learned how weak
and vulnerable you really are,

if you finally see how love
has brought out the worst in you...

Nonsense, you're absolutely wrong.
It's brought out the best in him.

His nobility, courage,

self-sacrifice, tenderness...

Oh, you're good.

You're really good.

Enough of this.

Indeed.

- Is everyone here?
- Troi: Where's vash?

Computer,
locate council member vash.

Computer: Council member vash
is not aboard the enterprise.

Hello, Jean-Luc.

Well, this is a relief.

- I thought that perhaps q had found...
- Well, he had

- some things to discuss with me.
- Indeed?

I'm surprised he's not busy
gloating over his victory.

He was right about one thing,
you know.

As ridiculous as it was,
his game did prove that you still care.

I may not show my feelings
to my crew,

but I do have them.

I'm gonna miss you, Jean-Luc.

So where are you off to now?

I haven't made up my mind.

After all, she has the entire universe
to choose from.

Meet my new partner.

- Him?
- Why not?

I'll tell you why not.

Now, Jean-Luc, let's not be unkind.

He's devious and amoral
and unreliable

and irresponsible and...

And definitely not to be trusted.

Remind you of someone you know?

As a matter of fact, it does.

We're going to have fun.

I'm going to take her places
no human has ever seen.

Now, who can resist
an offer like that?

As payment in full of your debt to me,
you will guarantee her safety.

She will not be harmed, Jean-Luc.
I promise you that.

Well, are you going to kiss her
goodbye?

All right.

Well, aren't you?

Oh, I'm sorry. I...

I forgot my hat.

Goodbye, Jean-Luc.