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Silence!

Silence!

One at a time, please, so that I can understand.

My dear Sheriff.

It's all very easy. I...

Shut up, you.

Don't say anything else, you're the reason for this whole thing.

Also, you better respect authority,

or where is it going to end? Right?

Right, but I'm the authority.

So please refrain from hitting him, sir.

Hitting him? All I did was this!

No, sir. It was harder than that.

No, sir. You're mistaken.

Your Excellency, I think that's enough of a demonstration.

Everything is her fault!

Don't let him get away!

My dear! Let her go! Order!

Order! Silence!

Don't get worked up now, we're going to get to the bottom of this!

You're going to pay for this,

you two-faced bat,

going around derailing my plans.

Are you going to be quiet or not?

You're going to get it now!

- Honey, please... - Not you!

Silence! Order!

Hey, you don't touch my wife!

I don't hit her and you just did.

You don't hit her because you're not man enough to.

Be quiet! I'm going to hear everything.

One person speaks.

I'll see if I can make out just which asylum you've escaped from.

If you'll allow me, Your Grace.

I can explain everything.

Go ahead. Explain yourself.

I had just died.

- How's that? - I was dead.

Dead? What is the meaning of this nonsense?

If you'll allow me, I'll explain what happened.

Yes, I can trust you more.

Go ahead, Father.

Father? Oh, no, I'm not a father. I don't have a family.

You're not?

But what about those clothes?

Who are you, then?

That's what I'm trying to explain. This is how it all started.

This man, standing right here, was dead,

and my friend here had just died of poisoning,

when this lady you see here

pierced her chest with a dagger,

and fell, lifeless, onto the corpse of her lover.

No, sir. That's not how it went.

What happened is that when...

Enough!

Do you think I'm crazy?

I don't think so.

You don't, right?

So you're the crazy ones!

I'm going to order the bailiff to lock you all up in an asylum!

I'll explain, Sheriff.

What do you have to explain?

I can clear everything up.

You're going to clear everything up?

Order, order! Attention!

Mind your own business!

Oh, my God!

What's going on?

It's strange to me that you think, well,

if you're the Sheriff and justice, right,

we must be honest, but also respectful.

You are in charge here, right?

I believe so.

So then, why...

Here, let me say this. Right now,

we're dealing with circumstances

that are quite muddled, and what we have to do is speak clearly.

That is what I've been trying to say for the past hour!

Go ahead, speak.

And if anyone interrupts, I'll have them shot.

You heard him. If anyone interrupts, they'll be ordered shot.

I'm waiting.

For?

- For you. - Oh, yes.

I think the best thing to do is

to tell you the story from the beginning,

because that way, you'd be able to, you know...

You can really judge what happened.

I'm just saying, so that you know

there's no funny business going on.

What do you think, sir?

I think that would be best.

Finally, I found one who's not confusing the issue.

I'm listening.

You know,

there are many things, Sheriff,

that can be very embarrassing for some,

for the kind of people you are speaking with.

Because, you see, the issue of certain...

Let's call them formalities for now...

It's strange to me, Sheriff, because you are

a fair and understanding person,

that you know how to psychoanalyze people.

So I ask you to remember, Sheriff,

that, in reality, things are...

Well, one can mislead,

but that doesn't mean one stops being human,

and forewarned is forearmed.

So you, as a man of justice, a worldly man,

a viable man,

it's very strange to me,

and, of course, one loses control.

But what I want you to know,

Sheriff, is whom you're speaking with.

I am a righteous, decent man, from a good family.

- I am a taxi driver. - Really?

Well, I have to tell you.

But if we're going to start with difficulties, I'll just shut up.

No, no, no. Proceed.

You were saying you're a taxi driver.

Yes, sir.

A sedan, license plate number 777.

I drive during the day and at night.

I have a radio. It's broken, but I have one.

Very interesting.

But if I drive during the day, I don't make enough money.

You know how everything is so expensive, sir.

I mean, gas...

You can't get it, and if you can, it's not pure.

And then, I mean, the rubber.

And the tires, what about the tires?

Sir, they've even started selling synthetic rubber.

Synthetic, no rubber.

They just don't last.

Even sandals made out of it would get holes in them.

And let's not even talk about the spares.

A screw through the crankshaft

that holds together all the carburetor clamps and then goes

into the fan belt.

Fan belt or thief's belt?

They've monopolized everything, sir!

And then rice at two pesos a kilo! It's not a car part,

but still very expensive. What do you think of all this?

The other day, they charged me 40 pesos for a plate.

- A plate of caviar? - No.

For a plate for my back wheel!

Quite different.

I'm telling you, Sheriff,

there are some people who don't understand the situation.

The other day, I got a very lovesick couple, you know?

The kind that's bothered by absolutely everything

right up to the rearview mirror.

They get in and say that they'd like a ride.

- Where do you think? - Where?

To the Paricutin volcano!

I mean, man! And on top of that,

they asked why the volcano was born.

Unanswerable questions like that.

And then, because this is an issue of independence, right?

The volcano was born simply because it was just a little mound

that just got bigger, more powerful and hotter,

until out came lava.

Do you think that's unfair?

Are we going to spend all night here?

That's inconceivable, you can't hold us here!

Oh, my God...

What are you doing?

Be quiet.

You, proceed please.

What were we talking about, Sheriff?

The volcano. Well, I don't even know where I am anymore!

You were saying you're a taxi driver.

Continue.

The other night,

I took my sedan out to take my girl for a ride,

because I always do on Saturdays.

It was a beautiful night.

No moon, it was pitch black.

It was around...

The time was around...

Hold on tight, because when it starts up,

it'll go backwards and you won't be able to take the kick.

Is this what you call a date?

Every time we go out, the same thing happens.

You're not going to nag me, are you?

How is it my fault if the carburetor turned out to be a lemon?

I'll have it fixed very soon and it'll start up again.

It wasn't working with good reason!

Look at all this junk!

Come on, now. My God.

That's why my spark plugs were shot!

Look at this!

Hi, miss. Would you like to go for a ride?

When you have a better car than this,

you let me know.

Sorry, boyfriend!

And now you start?

Okay, okay, let's go!

Just let me have drink one more.

One more glass.

Leave the glass alone.

Leave me alone. I want to die.

A gun!

What nonsense! Let's go.

Just look how he's walking!

Can I help you there?

Yes, do me a favor. Call a taxi.

There it is, sir.

Where?

Don't you see it?

That's a taxi?

What's wrong with it?

Just bring me a gun, I want to die.

I don't even know what life's good for.

What's life doing for me?

When it just brings about bitterness

This guy!

I'll give you a ride in my taxi.

No, I don't need that. Just help me.

Where to?

To 125 Mantua.

And where is that, sir?

At the top of the hills.

You wouldn't want to go downtown, by any chance?

Why downtown?

Because this car doesn't climb well.

I'm worried it'll roll back down.

Excuse me, sir. I said we're going to the hills, and hurry it up!

All right, we'll give it all we've got!

This hurry-it-up thing isn't up to me.

Hold on tight, I don't want anything to happen to my passengers.

Where am I, where have you brought me?

Don't worry, you're okay. Calm down.

I think it's best if you sit.

Death, a cold tomb, poison, please.

Bring some water.

Please, splash him.

More. Don't be afraid.

Right.

Not that much, you fool.

First you asked me to splash him. Then to throw more.

Don't you see how you're wrong?

What a reaction.

What happened?

Nothing, you were drunk and you wanted to kill yourself.

Yeah, you were very somber. And death, death.

As if death is going around looking for drunks.

Yes, death is what I want, because life has no appeal for me.

Read this.

"Romerito, my love."

"My love" is me.

Hmm.

"Dad says that if you come near me,

"he'll butcher you like an animal."

The animal is you, isn't it?

"He assured me that a Montescon would never wed his daughter.

"At least, not a live Montescon."

Well, to me, it seems there's nothing live about you.

You just look alone.

"He wants me to marry a certain Teobaldini.

"Do something if you don't want

"our next meeting to be in a tomb.

"Your Julita."

There you have it, a tomb!

- We have to do something. - What are you thinking?

Right now, nothing.

But we have to stop that savage Capulido

from marrying his daughter to that Teobaldini.

That man really hates you.

It's a feud between the families,

and I don't even know how it started.

Yeah, I know.

On the other hand, his goal is to

have his daughter marry a classical actor.

This Teobaldini is a bad actor, but he's the classic example

of an unscrupulous idiot.

We have to do something to stop that wedding.

Yes, but how?

That's what I'm saying, "How." Because, well...

For example, really. You know, I don't have a clue what you're talking about.

Don't butt in. How?

That's what I'm thinking about. How?

- I think I have an idea. - Yes?

What?

Find a guy who wants to pass himself off as a great actor.

You're an actor.

Yes, but I'm not great. And Old Capulido knows me. No, no.

We need to find somebody nobody knows.

An eccentric, as the old man doesn't think anyone normal can be great.

That way, we can distract the old man from Teobaldini,

and at least we'd get some more time.

And then, something will come to us.

Yes, that's great, but where are we going to find the man you described?

Look, what I think, in truth,

is that the guy you're looking for,

just my opinion,

very personal, but I think, in this case, it'll do you well.

This eccentric has to fool Teobaldini and that other guy, right?

So they don't find out and suspect, and everything goes to pieces.

The way I understand it, you're with me, right? Good.

So, this guy, at the end,

because it has to be an eccentric,

it's a great idea he's had...

So, I have just the guy, sir.

I have a cousin who's a yam seller.

He's a great guy, and he's a bit strange and also...

The kind of guy who takes a situation,

because, you listen, if Teobaldini comes across a guy like that.

Because, look, this guy

is so eccentric, that once, in our neighborhood,

the doorwoman had all the details,

and then these things happened to my cousin,

and without suspecting anything he said, "What, what?"

And he was like, "Yeah, yeah! Right away."

And that's the guy you need, don't you think?

- You. - Me?

Yes, you. Sit down.

Here, it's from Havana.

Really?

Okay, tell me, don't be shy.

What do you most want in this life?

What do I most want in this life?

You know, I'd like to...

No, but it couldn't be...

Speak, don't be ashamed.

- No? - No.

You know, I really want to take my girl

out on a date, and well, every time...

No, it's too much.

No, it's not. Tell me.

Well, something I want, that I've wanted my whole life,

that keeps me up all night, is a car.

A car?

Yes, a new car.

You know, four wheels, white rims.

Automatic steering, changes speed,

fog lights,

everything. The whole package.

Very well. It's yours.

Where is it?

We'll go pick it out together, tomorrow.

Listen to me carefully.

Okay.

"After 20 years of absence, the famous Mexican classical actor,

"Abelardo del Monte, has returned to the capital.

"He has had a great many hits in Europe,

"where he's been since the age of 10."

I don't know who that is.

You don't know who he is?

He's the best Hamlet!

He's a classic, par excellence.

I know the best Hamlet actors, but this del Monte...

Is this del Monte good?

The best.

I've seen John Barrymore and Leslie Howard in the role, but...

Abelardo del Monte was his teacher.

- So young? - Hmm?

Of course.

Listen to this. When he was 15,

he was already teaching the best.

He just has such a gift. That's why he hasn't acted much.

It was decided that his natural talent

was best served creating a school,

and refining his peers' qualities.

He's more than an actor.

He's a pillar of classicism, without whom

immortal theater would crumble and fall.

I see. And this genius is here?

- I have him locked up. - Where?

He's locked up in his meditative world,

that always gives rise to something new.

I need to know this man. I'd like my daughter to meet him.

- Me too. - Sorry?

I wanted to introduce him to you too.

It won't be easy. Like all geniuses, he's special.

A bit disconcerting...

But it pays to get to know him.

If you manage to bring him here, I'll be in your eternal debt.

I don't know...

It will be difficult.

Do you want him here tomorrow?

Do you think that...

I'll do what I can to convince him.

Juanito, your hand.

Tomorrow will be a great day for me.

Well, see you tomorrow.

See you tomorrow.

Are you confident in the result?

Absolutely.

I can assure you, that at this moment,

Capulido has forgotten all about Teobaldini.

All we have to think about is whether our genius

will fall in love with Julita.

Let's suppose everything goes as you've said. Then,

what do we do?

This situation might be able to last

as long as we need to figure something out.

By the way, do you have any money?

- How much do you want? - Not much, about 1,000 pesos.

Just in case.

I'll get it for you, but make sure nothing happens,

because we have to clothe that guy.

Where is he?

It took a lot to convince him, but he's taking a bath.

- You bathed? - Did I bathe?

Just putting my feet in gave me the flu.

Even with all this and my shoes on.

If I wash my whole body, I'll get meningitis.

And those faucets don't work, I'm telling you.

You're waiting, and you turn on the faucet

so that a stream of water will come down from above

and then this stream comes out from below that ruins it all.

I like my little tub better.

I get in and I wash myself with my flowery water

- and I'm good as new. - Very well.

Now take that towel off your head, and comb your hair.

I did already.

This is here to straighten my hair,

so that my curls don't come out.

I see. Listen to me carefully.

You are no longer you.

- No? - No.

Then who am I?

I've already told you, your name is

Abelardo del Monte. You're a great actor.

Do you remember?

I'll do the best I can.

They're sure to ask you many questions.

Try to appear as if you know everything

and that you know everyone in Europe.

Monarchs, presidents, dictators... And famous people.

- Do you understand? - I think so. Is that all?

No. Try to be as charming as possible

with the lady of the house, Julita.

Well, not that charming.

Which one is it?

Ignore him. Be charming.

Look, it's late.

Here are your clothes.

I'm sure they'll fit you, because when I got them I was thinner.

Okay, how do I put this on?

We'll help you. Look.

These are the pants.

Distinguished friends,

I'd like to make the first toast tonight

in honor of our illustrious guest,

the genius of classicism, the pride of our nation.

To the famous actor, starting tonight, the immortal

Abelardo del Monte.

Cheers.

Cheers.

Enjoy your meal.

And who is this guy?

- I'm sorry? - Who are you talking about?

About you!

Of course, about me. Cheers.

Cheers.

Your modesty is as great as your genius.

Are you a stoic?

Aren't you?

- Do you like the caviar? - The what?

The caviar you just ate.

That was caviar? It tasted like sardines.

But it was very good.

It has a lot of vitamins.

Really? Like how many?

I don't know. Hundreds of thousands.

You know, personally, I want to get acquainted with all the vitamins.

You have a very highly developed sense of humor.

Do you think?

- Indubitably. - What vision.

These moth balls are great. Cheap and your clothes don't get holes.

My daughter was telling me

that nobody knows Shakespeare better than you.

Shakespeare? Oh, yes.

I know him very well.

It's like a great friendship, you know?

We really understand each other.

And really, he's a great guy.

One thing that's very, you know...

I don't know if I should say this, but he always

says to me that our friendship is real, you know?

That we're in this together.

"Hey Shakey, where are you going?" "Wherever I want, man."

He always says and does things spontaneously, and he's very frank.

But about three weeks ago, we had an incident.

And I said, "Look Shakey, why do you do these things?

"You don't need to do anything crazy, just be yourself, be cool."

Amazing, so original. You really are a genius.

He doesn't care about anything.

And Bernard Shaw?

What do you think of Joan of Arc?

Bernard Shaw and Joan of Arc?

Joan of... Oh, yes!

Joanie!

How could I not?

It's a question of taste, but she's not really my type.

Sir.

I was being serious!

Your response is strange to me.

He's an obnoxious fellow, isn't he?

Indeed.

There are some questions that shouldn't be asked.

My friend, I'm going to announce

something that's sure to please you.

I can't wait, man. What is it?

- And you too, Juanito. - Me?

Brace yourselves.

Sirs,

my request for you to be present at this feast

was to be able to give you the opportunity to meet

our illustrious guest of honor in person,

the universal genius, Abelardo del Monte.

But that's not all.

It was also my intention

to publicly announce

that I'm taking advantage of the fact this wonderful actor

is in our country.

I've rented out one of our best theaters

so that Abelardo del Monte can play in one of the best

classical pieces, and in which my Julita will make her debut.

- I can't... - What?

I can't pass up the opportunity to say

what a great idea I think this is.

Thanks.

Do you accept? I ask you in the name of art.

Who knows...

Because now the game has changed.

When they explained it to me,

I agreed wholeheartedly, but I wasn't warned about this.

These are things, that in reality, it's not that one does

or doesn't do things, because it's already done.

But yes, of course,

because, well, you know.

Reading into the meaning of what my illustrious friend is saying,

I can assure you that he accepts, with great pleasure.

Thank you.

Words can't express how I feel.

Yes, but imagine

how I'll be.

May I ask which play you will be putting on?

The most romantic one... Or so I'm told.

And the most intense one.

Romeo and Juliet.

For the most beautiful of all the Juliets.

For the most romantic of all the Romeos.

Right, cheers.

Speech, speech! Speech!

Say something, Mr. del Monte.

Just a few words, Don Abelardo.

Ladies and gentlemen.

I'm very glad to have been part of this conversation.

To tell you

in the spirit of my friend, Shakespeare,

that I am honored.

I feel overwhelmed

and, at the same time, I ask

not to talk about Shakespeare's personality,

because we all know him...

We know who Shakespeare.

He knew how to analyze

and knew how to show that in all fields and all aspects,

he was a genius.

He is a genius. I remember what he said to me,

he said, "What are we in life,

"if we don't see through the swamp of disillusion?"

What an expression.

An expression that captures everything.

Everything that can be captured in an expressive expression.

For my last tour, ladies and gentlemen,

through San Juan de las Cochas,

a cheery town,

close to what we can call the northern border,

where everything is... Pure.

There, I was able to convince myself that all of us,

in the momentary moment in which we live,

need to know why we aren't or won't ever be,

never in life, but keeping in mind

this little tidbit from the universe.

So, my dear friends,

the moment should be...

TONIGHT ROMEO AND JULIET

That's my man! Excuse me.

See how it's impossible?

How are you doing?

It's tragic. He hasn't learned any of his lines.

You can't understand anything here. Listen to this.

First we have

"Romeo exits." Very well.

A guy can exit.

Then, continuation dots.

Question.

"Romeo leaves."

When he leaves, he exits.

Or he enters, but then he disappears.

Then he doesn't speak. And if he doesn't speak, why am I learning it?

Why is he learning it?

Do you even know what you're saying?

Why wouldn't I?

It's boring, plain and simple.

Look, it's a logic issue.

Then, some other issue that when you try and so that...

Why wouldn't I understand, and then look, it says here... That...

You know what's happening here?

It's also an issue with the prompter.

Are you able to follow him?

It's tiring.

- Follow who? - The prompter.

No.

I think it's better if the prompter were to follow me.

God help us.

Oh, don't worry.

I have a plan, we just need to improvise.

If everything goes well, tomorrow,

Narciso will accept you as his son-in-law.

I've asked the actors who play Juliet's parents

to try and emulate Julita's parents as much as possible.

- I don't understand. - Me neither.

To impress them.

Anyway, don't worry.

And you, say your lines as you wish, but say them.

And it changes. Do you want to tell me what is happening?

If you do this well, you'll be free tomorrow.

- Done. - Great, let's go.

So, come on, you only have a few minutes before we start.

Let's go, Julita.

I can't stand this piece.

But nobody ever spoke about tolerating or not tolerating.

Romeo.

Romantic and everything. Next time, you prepare me for everything, sir.

Look around.

The play sold out.

This is the happiest day of my life.

Shh.

Honored spectators.

The version of Romeo and Juliet in which

the famous Abelardo del Monte will act

will most definitely be different

than what you may be accustomed to.

Art isn't still water in a lagoon,

but rather the tumultuous stream that can't be contained.

And this stream of innovation

will pass before your unenlightened eyes.

Thank you.

Did you hear that?

Yes, a stream is going to rush out.

This man has to become my son-in-law.

Do you think he will like Julita?

Such an artist can only fall in love with another great artist.

That's what I'm saying. In this case, all is lost.

How?

There's nobody in the world quite like your daughter.

- But... - Shh!

The gray-eyed morn smiles on the frowning night,

checkering the eastern clouds with streaks of light,

now, ere the sun advance his burning eye,

the day to cheer and night's dank dew to dry,

I must fill this basket with the earth's precious gifts.

But how costly it all is.

Thirty cents.

They didn't give me any parsley.

Romeo, you're here?

Yeah, man.

- It's him! - Shh!

Sit down!

To what do I owe this early visit?

It doesn't seem like you're coming from a very Christian place...

If you see that...

What's happening is that I'm not explaining myself, right?

I said to myself, I'm not going to sleep.

So then I turned like this, and I turned like that, this insomnia...

You know, something like that.

And I couldn't sleep!

And what is chasing your sleep away?

Father,

- a girl. - What?

Rosaline.

Do you know her?

Yes, but I've never spoken to her.

Do you like her?

She's not bad.

Romeo! What are you asking?

Material things mean nothing, only one's spirit is important.

Well, that's your opinion.

You don't expect me to go around

looking for nothing but spirit, do you?

There has to be something material. Don't you agree?

My son, what you're doing isn't right.

Passions are bad, and lead to nothing good.

Love, if you will, but do not idolize.

Rosaline is your first love.

No.

I'm not so sure about that.

At least, your first passion.

Don't get swept away.

Distract yourself. Go to parties.

Interact with other youth, compare.

And don't make any decisions until you are absolutely sure.

Only then will you find true happiness.

You think so?

Yes.

Because it just so happens, Father,

many times, one doesn't hear what you're saying or what I'm saying,

so why do we go about telling each other stories, right?

But the other day, I went on a weekend trek...

- Pardon me? - A weekend trek.

And there was this girl that I didn't know,

who started looking at me, in this way, who knows what...

Well, I was electrified, because...

Well, it was electric, man.

And what a coincidence, I was saying that love...

In a way, it reciprocates...

You don't want to hold on too tight, and why?

Because you could be wrong!

Look. Be pure, my son.

Listen to what I say, because my advice is sound.

Will you obey, brother?

If not, we'll give it all we've got.

- So long, Father. - So long, my son.

I mean, God be with you.

I see this youth in modern times to be very bad.

Very bad indeed.

Oh, look! Here's my parsley.

It's the Capulets!

Look, Romeo's friends are there!

And if they see us to be foul, shall we beat them so they howl?

Let's wait until they force our hand.

If they provoke us, it would be grand.

Look, here comes Romeo.

Why do you look so sad?

The love of a woman.

Rosaline?

How do you know?

Because, in Verona, you'll never find,

another maiden of her kind.

But you're forgetting Juliet.

Juliet?

Juliet?

She's a wonder.

You'll never find, in all the world, someone quite like she.

You don't say...

- Did you hear that? - Yes.

My ears caught your Juliet's name.

I'll have to go stake my claim.

I must.

You're gold and treasure, O Juliet.

I love you, though we haven't yet met.

And what about that Rosaline? So soon, you've put her out of mind?

My heart wants what it wants.

And like gold, you'll see, this new love will always be.

And maybe by the weekend, there'll be something more.

O Destiny, send me something new

from that secret hold of yours.

Send my way...

Didn't I tell you? Paris!

The Capulets!

That guy is really asking for it!

Stop your game, stand up straight.

Your prince is coming, he's on his way.

It wasn't me. What happened was...

Be silent and listen.

All of man in this prince's land,

listen well to what he has to tell.

Do not disturb the peace and all it has to give,

for with each other you'll have to learn to live.

If you choose to disobey, to punish you, I'll find a way.

If I'm forced, I'll stop at nothing.

If I see weapons in hand and anger in head,

I tell you, I'll make sure you end up dead.

This is my duty here as prince.

Let's go. We'll see how this turns out.

The Montague line must perish.

I agree with this.

I'm prepared to do whatever I can.

You're not doing much.

I hope you'll make a better husband.

What's this I hear? When was this arranged?

Has Juliet finally agreed?

I agree, and it's the same. But don't sit comfortably on the side.

Ten gentlemen more suitable than you are also asking for her hand.

Fool.

It's up to you to make sure she doesn't leave you.

Not one way or the other.

Pray to God and you will see.

My Juliet, 16 years old will soon be.

And for the first time, she will be present at tonight's party.

My heart beats with joy.

To make her love you is the ploy.

And I'll do so with great pleasure.

And I swear to you that if you take a smart wife who loves you,

you will avoid problems in the future.

Thank you, sir, I'll take your advice.

Oh, my fair, fair Juliet.

What a brute. What an idiot.

But he will soon be ruler of Verona, and I, the colonizer.

Look, here comes Mercutio.

I was able to get invitations for tonight's ball.

Cheer up, Romeo. You'll soon meet Juliet.

O Juliet. White rose, obedient flower.

How did you get the tickets so quick?

I bought them at three ducats forty.

How?

Old Capulet is selling his tickets at three ducats forty?

No, but they're almost all in resale.

That's quite another tale.

And did you say that tonight I might...

Dance with Juliet, that's right.

Mother, will I get to know all the handsome gentlemen of Verona tonight?

We'll see. But none so handsome as your betrothed Paris.

Betrothed? But I've only met him once.

He said a few foolish things, and I felt nothing for him.

My dear, your marriage is long overdue.

Husbands aren't really there to make us feel something.

Atrocious concept. And it doesn't matter that they're a bit slimy.

So what are husbands for then?

To pay bills, don't ask these things.

What's important is that you have a good marriage.

And Paris is the richest man in this land.

And what about love?

That's another story. You'll come to understand with time.

Get yourself ready, dear. The party is about to start.

A moment, gentlemen.

May I see your tickets, then?

Here you are, these are the ends.

Everything seems in order.

Gentlemen, welcome, come in,

and try your best to have some fun.

You're sure to find some ladies

who will as virgins fall at your feet,

so I'll let you tire yourselves in the noble art of dance.

I, too, have known the nights where dance has put me in a trance.

Whisper in their ears, warm words,

sweet words, and maybe something more.

But for me, those days are a thing of the past.

You've worked a lot, now rest, at last.

And tonight, perhaps a bit stressed.

Why don't you retire for the night?

I'm too old to dance, but not too old to be polite.

Not to annoy you, with caution, I'll tread.

That's no way to respond to guests.

Oh, you bald old man, you make me mad.

Who's that impertinent young man?

Based on his look, I know his family.

Tell me immediately.

He looks like the son of Montague.

No!

My dear, when the dance starts, go tempt your fate.

The dance? Mother, I prefer to skate.

With innocent sports, you've spent much time.

It's time for something more sublime.

Look at the wonderful gentlemen, all of them have for you come.

Do none of them please you?

Oh, just one. So delicately he moves.

Juliet, is it that one?

Yes, the one with all the wavy lines.

Shall we go back to the old ways?

It's all so innocent!

Tell me, where did you find that beautiful dress?

In Mantua, from the most famous stylist.

It must have been very expensive.

Indeed, for six ducats, but it went over without a hitch.

The best dancer I've ever seen.

Do you think that's really Montague?

He's known for his ability to dance.

Yes, but that's my daughter he's making a fool of.

Oh, the vision, just like a dream.

Oh...

- Come closer. - Okay.

Continue. Here is my hand.

How smooth.

I'm scared of ruining the skin of this white dove.

What a delicate hand.

I use the best lotion in all the land.

But still more delicate are my lips.

Let's try, come, lean in for a kiss.

Oh, wow, and you smell of a coconut soap.

You're shy, good sir.

Will you not show my lips that you care?

Does that mean you want me to?

I was hoping not to spell it out for you.

Well, before it's too late...

Is that what you wanted?

- More. - Huh?

More or less. But tell me,

who taught you to kiss?

Little details, no need to... Would you like to try again?

I tremble with anticipation.

And you?

I'm about to explode.

Kiss me again, one last time.

- One last time? - Yes.

For I felt it was but a dream.

A chimera, a cloud turned to steam.

That's what you think.

Kiss me.

It's true! You're more than but a cloud!

Yes, but we can't know for sure. We can try again, once more.

No, I will not be able to stand anymore.

Juliet, Juliet! Your mother is worried, go see her, don't forget.

Here is that wonderful young man.

Goodbye.

And her?

Tell me, madam, did I discover that you know that fair lady's mother?

What a question it is you pose.

Your fair lady's mother, dear sir, is the Lady of this palace.

A Capulet?

O cruel fate.

My life belongs to my enemy.

What will Father say to me?

Let's go, this party's come to an end.

You seem strange.

Did you see Juliet? See how crazy she can get?

And how!

How much I would give to be with her.

Who is that gentleman?

I do not know.

Find the list and tell me, pronto.

Romeo, the only son of Montague.

A Montague?

The son of he with whom my father feuds.

It wouldn't work. I'll have to lose him.

What are you saying?

Nothing, Mother. Just that it's getting late.

Yes, let's go, for it is time to go to bed.

I can't leave here.

Any particular reason?

Of course.

Oh, my heart. I'd be leaving without it.

You've been struck by love.

A girl like Juliet is unheard of.

I'm going to go up there. Pass me the mandolin.

Wait, there's a guard!

But it's late and I'm desperate.

Let's observe the route he follows.

- You got him! - In the noggin.

Help me get up there.

Now it'll be easy.

Shall I follow you?

Mercutio, you know this plan needs no witness.

You know how our friendship makes me feel,

but I don't need a third wheel.

What light?

And in that window, what a beautiful silhouette.

Without a doubt it's my Juliet.

Let me sing to you my refrain, peppered with notes of my pain.

Yesterday I was a bit off, but now I'm back to me again.

Wake up

My sweet love

What I feel for you

Really plays with

My heart

So please, wake up

Hear the sweet song

Sung to you by your lover

Sung to you by your dear

All for your love

Listen to that beautiful song!

A singing troubadour who's traveled too long.

It's not music from Verona.

It must be music from abroad.

Love still calls to this man.

- Who's calling? - Love, my dear.

Well, tell it to come back tomorrow, as I'm really quite tired.

Of course.

I don't want anyone else

While I'm still alive

In this world

Please don't love another man

Or give him your heart

But please, wake up

Don't wake up all angry

And hear the sweet song

Sung to you by your lover

Sung to you by your dear

Sung to you by Cupid Sung to you by your Ro-Ro

Sung to you by your man And why do you think he does?

It's for

Your love

That sweet, refreshing voice.

Just like the morning dew.

Like a bird's graceful flight.

I'll have to open the window.

Romeo! My love, my desire!

Answer me, it's your Juliet.

What's happening, Romeo?

Nothing, just a blow to my head!

What a cruel destiny this is.

Why does it always put obstacles in the way

of what I want the most?

Continue.

Continue speaking, my delight. Do not think about my plight.

Do you like hearing the words from my mouth?

Yes, but I must wait for my clothes to dry out.

Come up here, my love. Come up, come up.

Contact with you, my love, will warm us both up.

Come up, my love, into the heat, you can drift.

Do you maybe have a lift?

How did you get here?

There are soldiers around guarding the grounds.

Love led me here.

I knew I had to come, so when I saw the first one,

I hit him in the head with my instrument.

I'm glad you came all the way here.

It means you love me and hold me dear.

I can't live without you.

Tell me, what's your name?

Romeo Montague Junior, at your service.

And I a Capulet.

Hate will never let these two names rhyme.

Will you stop loving me

because of our families' fight?

The names don't matter to me,

they're all just being uptight.

Romeo, if you always think this way,

I'll always be yours, come what may.

Do you want me to be your wife?

I'd like nothing more.

Well, that took a bad turn.

But if there's no other way, I'll come for you tomorrow.

No, wait. I'd like you to find Friar Laurence in his room.

I'll go there too, and he'll join our lives.

So, like, what time?

At dawn. Does that please you?

Leaving you scares me. And the cold is quite a bother.

But as long as you'll be mine, I'm happy to get married whenever.

Kiss me, for I love you so.

How will I make my way? Is there no way I can stay?

Oh, the things you say. Tomorrow will be another day.

Why's it so bad, my life and joy?

See you tomorrow, my love.

See you soon, my Juliet.

Oh, no, Juliet! Not again with the plant.

Five o'clock. A new dawn.

The same as yesterday, with a new sun.

Man has been made, by God, a creature of habit.

I'll have to go procure my food.

We'll see if the rice is cheaper.

What's up, Father?

You? Romeo?

Is it really you I see?

You look quite disheveled.

Just a little worse for wear.

You know, something is different. I'm very much in love.

If it's Rosaline you love, take advantage of the bargain!

Rosaline is a thing of the past, Father. I'm talking about a new girl.

- How? - That's just how things are.

They're just there, all beautiful, and what can one do. Right?

I look at her, she looked at me.

I danced with her, she danced with me.

I kissed her, she kissed me.

I hugged her, she hugged me!

Stop there, please. I can figure out the rest.

And who's this little coquette?

She says her name is Juliet.

Capulet's daughter?

He's so old. He's a bag of bones.

Your enemy! What do you want of me?

For you to marry us.

Just like that?

Do you know what you're doing by getting married?

Friar Laurence, do you know what I think?

If you had kissed her, you'd understand me better.

- Oh, go back. - No, I'm serious. Father, please.

I can't live without her.

What one has to do in life...

My son, it's fine. I accept.

I see in the distance

that this alliance

will finally do what is long awaited

and end the feud, or at least, abate it.

Amen.

- And when will you marry? - As soon as you're ready.

If we wait too long, I won't be able to handle it, I'll explode.

- Is Juliet coming? - Very soon.

My dear, where are you going so early?

Nowhere is open.

To Friar Laurence's. I wanted to hear the holy word.

Very well. Let's see how long you'll be.

Do you like the chocolate served in this house?

I like it like crazy, though it's a bit watery. May I have some more?

And where is Juliet? She's late in joining us.

Maybe she missed the bus.

My Romeo.

My Juliet. Where've you been?

Come closer.

Every time I see you, my heart beats faster.

Just a moment, I haven't finished my chocolate.

Now I can kiss you.

Just a minute.

Do not sin. First you must be married.

Oh, Father, don't you understand what's happening here?

We're just moving forward.

Romeo Montague,

do you take Juliet to be your wife?

No, Father. I mean, yes, Father. I like her.

That's something else.

Juliet Capulet, do you take Romeo to be your husband?

My heart can wait no more.

I'm so happy that I met him.

I'm telling you, Father...

If what she wants is to stop wasting time, what do we need...

Just marry us, already.

Hasn't anybody seen Romeo? He's never been so late.

Maybe he got tangled up in the ties of marriage.

Look, here comes Tybalt with his men.

Who is that man?

An impertinent fool.

Capulet's youngest nephew.

Romeo isn't there. But his friends are.

Are you looking to start a fight?

Tell me, gentlemen.

If that's what you are.

Your manner offends. Try to be more decent.

Are you indeed Romeo's friends?

I'm friends with anyone I please.

I heard a rumor of a love story

between stupid Romeo and Juliet, my cousin.

There's no rhyme in your verse, nor decency in your words.

Tybalt, you're in a downward spiral.

I've no more patience. Draw your swords.

There's no way I won't walk out of this.

One moment! What are you doing?

Here's Romeo, one and the same.

You know me by my name?

A Montague can never be Juliet's lover.

En garde! I'll sew your limbs together!

And where's your sewing machine?

- One moment. - Is this a trick?

It's no trick, I dropped my dice.

I'll bet 20 escudos.

I'm in.

The same. I win.

It's 40 now.

That doesn't work for me. All right?

And if you like, we'll go up to 590.

I accept. Let's see.

The same. You lose again.

Why do you keep the money? Couldn't you show more decency?

It's just that you gave me an escudo that doesn't contain a 720.

I don't explain myself, Romeo. What's going on with those dice?

You know, I think they're a bit loaded.

Insolent fool, I'll kill you!

- Coward! - Did they get you, friend?

Where? Where did they get you?

Right here. It's quite bad.

Brother, you're a hero. You've saved my life.

A hero. A fool, for having advanced.

Goodbye, Romeo!

My friend, is it possible this will be the last I see of you?

I think so.

What's happening, friend?

You're hearing my very last breath.

Did you die?

All dead.

Let me just see if you have what you owe me.

Tybalt! You murderer!

You need to yell louder.

Tybalt! You murderer!

Beggar!

Come closer, I'm waiting for you.

Oh, God. It seems he heard!

You called me? - Me? No.

Did you call for the gentleman?

En garde! You'll soon be in the company of your late friend, Mercutio.

Wouldn't it make more sense for us to fight at the Capitol?

The Capitol is in Rome. Are you trying to annoy me?

Wow, it was just a joke! Man!

He's unstable.

No other choice. We have to fight.

Just a second.

One little second.

That little trick you're doing? I know it better.

Impossible!

Don't you see? You're making the same mistake.

Explain. What do you mean?

When I attack, you attack too, then you stop.

Of course.

It should be the other way. When I attack,

you go on the offensive.

And then I'll go out little by little,

but then you stop, come back...

And then we're out and we'll see,

but now, it's back to fighting we'll be.

I'm going to push you all the way back.

I'm not going to stop.

That doesn't matter.

That's how you end things!

I feel I'm dying, for one reason only.

What? Tell me already.

I didn't understand your strange explanation.

Another will be...

The Prince and his men!

We're in trouble again.

Sir, they're both dead.

Completely? Are you certain?

Someone explain to me how these events unfolded.

I'll explain. Well, actually, first, it's not what you think.

This dead guy here killed that dead guy there.

What? A dead murderer?

Hmm.

This does not make any sense.

This is all crazy.

Crazy, but that's how it is.

When that corpse was alive,

it killed the other corpse, which was alive.

Evidently, since it's not possible to kill a dead person.

You don't understand.

When the corpse

who had fought with the dead man was alive,

I mean, the suspected dead man who was alive,

they both grabbed each other,

which was when the difficulty with the dead man and the alive man happened,

then the one who was alive died because he was about to die,

so now they're both dead.

And who killed the live one?

That one, I killed, to avenge my friend.

Well, Romeo. That's very well.

For this crime, I'm sending you into permanent exile.

Do you hear? Before daybreak,

you will have started off, to a long way from Verona.

If not, you will be hanged.

Is it true what you say?

I mean, the guy's already dead.

Don't you think this is a bit harsh?

I'm serious, Romeo. Justice must be served.

This time, I think they listened to me.

Let's go, or it's going to get ugly.

Romeo! Romeo!

Romeo?

What's up, Father?

Wretched one. Do you know what you have done?

Yeah, some things happened.

They found two dead men on the pavement.

I'm talking about the sentence the Prince gave you.

Gee, I forgot that detail. I wonder what getting him to change it would entail.

Impossible. Exile is your punishment.

All right, so it's time to go. I'll take her with me, though.

What do you advise us to do?

- Romeo, you have to flee. - What?

Flee? Me? And abandon Juliet? No. No!

Never, never can I do that! What a crime! Father!

No. No! No, no, no!

She will think me fickle.

Reckless fool.

Stupid, crazy man.

Wake up and save yourself.

Father, running away is worse!

Living away from Juliet...

You don't understand what you're asking of me, Father.

She's everything to me, Father! Everything!

Don't make me! No!

I would rather die. But that's just a saying.

Romeo, listen to what I say, maybe you'll appreciate it someday.

Exile is but a fleeting thing when compared to death.

Yes, it's a weaker blow.

There we are!

Where shall I go?

To Mantua. It's a wonderful city.

- Yes? - Yes.

Okay, then, I'm off.

And what address shall I give my Juliet?

A hotel, the Glorietta.

Nice rooms, a pretty view,

and for four ducats twenty, you'll get food aplenty.

Sounds good. They've themselves a renter. I only hope for hot water.

So, give me a hug, and try to be careful.

Can you see me leaving Verona?

Leaving my hometown because of a guy in a crown.

God be with you, wherever you go.

Martyrs are always the ones we love most.

So, Father...

See you.

Oh, youth, to live under such illusion.

But at least he'll have a nice vacation.

Oh, Romeo.

Oh, Romeo, my sweet Romeo.

Where might you be that I can't see you?

It's him! My love! He's here to see me at last.

How wonderful. And how graceful!

It's you! I was about to die.

Climb, come up here.

What is this crazy way of greeting me all the time?

My lips are trembling, yearning for a kiss from you.

Could you hold on? I'm shivering here.

Come up here, you'll dry off.

At last, you're here. My love, my sweet.

It took a lot out of me.

Come in, you'll be warmer inside.

How will we last with your exile? I cry at the misfortune.

This sentence is a burden.

Forget that for a moment.

I'm still trying to find out

why the Prince was so strange, what did he think?

I don't like exile any more than I like vacations.

But it doesn't matter because later on, it'll be okay,

but they shouldn't abuse,

this is arbitrary. Did your mother go to bed?

Come closer, my love. I feel you're very far away.

It's just that I'm very cold. You know, since I was very wet.

Kiss me, I'm your wife.

Don't you see, I'm dying of love.

- You are? - I am.

And you think this is how it should be and it's the best remedy?

I'm certain. There's no other way to forget our pain.

That works for me, love is the best medicine.

Tired?

Not really. I feel a little, you know, but...

What time is it?

It just struck four.

Would you like to kiss me again?

No, because it'll get to ten.

- Wait. - What is it, beautiful?

Don't you hear the beautiful song

of the birds wishing the moon so long?

Bird?

It seems to me the milkman's already delivered the bottles.

Juliet, are you in bed?

Yes, Mother.

I'm solving a crossword.

This is your mother calling.

I'd like to talk to you a bit. Please open the door and let me in.

Dress quickly, my love. Leave before they catch you.

But I don't want you in harm's way.

Where did I put my little cape?

You're just like a small child.

- Goodbye, my Juliet. - Goodbye.

My life will not be a life until I can kiss you again.

My dear, I have some news for you.

So early?

It's urgent.

Your father decided this morning

that you'll be married this weekend.

Mother, allow me to disagree.

It's your father. We shouldn't go against his will.

And you know that once he gets an idea,

it's very hard to change his mind.

Almost as if he were the bride.

You must obey, whether you like it or not.

Have you let her know?

Yes, but I haven't convinced her.

What are you saying?

I don't think she would disobey.

What are you saying, Juliet?

I'll need to find a way.

After thinking about it, I've decided to accept.

I knew you would.

Do you know who your husband will be?

- No. - Well, it's Duke Paris.

That blond pedant?

He's young and elegant.

He seems very calm.

- I would rather a dark-haired man. - Silence!

Do not talk back.

Do you see what's happening here?

I will not discuss this anymore.

Tomorrow you will gain a crown.

And I will gain half our town.

- Let's go, Mother. - Let's go, Father.

Do you care what I think?

Only good old Friar Laurence can save me now.

You're thinking of getting married tomorrow?

To honor my father-in-law's wishes.

It can't be here. Not this week, at least.

When I'm not by her side, I'm overcome with sadness.

Yes, but it's Saturday tomorrow, and that's my day off.

Please don't turn me into a wretch.

Perhaps you could make an exception for me?

Has Juliet accepted?

Her father already gave his opinion. And she's quite reserved.

And do you not care what Juliet thought?

I think it's your duty.

What's this? Why are you here?

That's what I ask. Are you not here for me?

I assure you, no.

Your kind disposition gets rid of all my sadness.

You're easy to please.

He's not right in the head.

- Talking to me? - Yes.

Please leave us, as Juliet is here for confession.

Yes, I'm going.

I don't want to disturb your devotion in any way.

Goodbye, my love.

My treasure. And tomorrow, you'll be my wife.

Like it's not already done.

If you do not want to be mine, I prefer to be dead.

There's an idea.

Leave, and close the door.

My daughter, what are you going to do?

How will you get married, if you're already a wife?

Did you forget you were married?

Father, I don't know what to think.

Am I really ruined?

Relax, relax.

Come to think of it, you're looking quite pale.

Tired?

Because of the night I had.

You saw Romeo, your husband?

I did.

It was a troubling night, without much rest.

I understand the injustice.

But don't despair, for I'm here to help you.

Do you have a solution?

Father, I want to die.

Are you ready to suffer?

Whatever the heart wants.

Take this potion.

Don't drink it little by little.

All in one big gulp.

What's in this little flask?

- Death. - Gosh!

You see, I have no luck.

Don't be alarmed, this death is but temporary.

Come on. We'll give them all a shock.

That means, I'll wake up?

In two days.

You see? Nothing more than that.

I'll send word to Romeo so that

he comes back just as you wake.

Very well. I'll take the potion. But it scares me.

Tonight.

I'll be sure that you're presumed dead

with no further discussion.

Goodbye, Father.

I'll walk you to the door.

My beloved Juliet,

you're all alone in Verona.

And I'm here, worried.

Unable to see you, locked up in this hotel, the Glorietta.

Unable to bathe,

as there is no tub.

Thinking about your love, which tortures me.

What do you say, my love?

If I told you that...

This is already too long and I'll have to cut it short.

Oh, my Juliet, my Julie,

I love you, I adore you.

If this exile lasts any longer,

quite frankly, I'm going to run out of money,

because here...

Everything is very expensive.

Sir?

- Sir? - What are these fools calling out?

Damn them, they will pay for their shouting

when I'm done with this letter.

I'll be as notorious...

Oh, I'm quoting Don Juan Tenorio.

Sir?

- Open up. - All right. I'm coming.

- Who are you? - Petro, your servant.

Petro?

Petro, Petro?

Oh, yes, I'd forgotten. You were much smaller then.

Tiny, how you've grown!

Why are you so sweaty?

I just came from Verona. Haven't you heard?

What's there to hear?

I've been locked up. Did something happen? May I know?

Speak! Remember that I'm nervous.

I will do my duty, but it pains me greatly to do so.

That Juliet over whom you fawn, was found dead today at dawn.

No! Which Juliet?

Your secret wife, over whom you've suffered.

Gosh, I forgot.

Oh, no! How did she die?

Nobody knows. She never woke up.

O sad destiny.

You know, that's not strange to me.

She was so tiny, she was always so delicate.

Always.

Juliet, dead.

Oh, my dear Juliet.

Of course, I need to cry for her.

Sir, what are you thinking of doing?

For the moment, running.

To come face to face with luck and meet Juliet?

No. To escape paying the hotel bill.

Finally! Have you seen Romeo?

Answer me. Did you speak to him?

Though it was what I wanted, somebody beat me to it.

When I went to the hotel and asked for him to explain the situation,

they told me that he had left and without paying the bill.

He hasn't changed.

Who could have told him?

What must they have told him?

That Juliet is dead, and that he's a widower.

And he left his hotel to make it to the cemetery.

Curses! God forgive me.

We must try and stop him before he kills himself.

Juliet will wake from her artificial death within an hour,

and if he doesn't know the trick, all will go wrong.

I'm off, I must go and run an errand.

In the hall, you'll find Your Excellency's mule.

Do you sell poison here?

That's what the sign says.

Do you have anything that will kill me instantly?

This will do it swiftly.

But to die, I'll have to drink a liter?

It's of such quality that you'll leave this world quietly.

I don't care about that.

Instead of a poison that needs to be drunk,

could you possibly give me one I could eat?

There are infinite ways to die.

Tell me, what are you looking for?

I think...

Maybe a little meat taco?

There's no science to that.

The competition just made it up.

Okay, let's be done with this. Tell me what it is you want.

Take the contents of this little flask.

See the difference? This one's nice and small.

Yes, but it's a completely different effect.

And how much for this little gem?

It's not cheap. Twenty ducats, all gold.

Very expensive. For that price I could buy gold.

But if there's no other way...

Here.

This isn't reassuring.

Aren't these ordinary ducats?

They are pure as can be.

Sir,

you're forgetting something.

Thanks for telling me.

In this beautiful crypt rests our beloved Juliet

Oh, Juliet, sweet love.

Rest in peace while I cry in pain.

I wanted you for my wife.

"In this beautiful crypt

"rests my beloved Juliet."

In the same mausoleum, soon will rest her Romeo.

I smell desecration.

- Romeo! - London! I mean Paris!

En garde! I've come to kill you!

Can't you wait a moment? If you want, I'll let you poke me.

I don't want excuses, coward. I want you out!

Okay then. Goodbye, for it's getting late.

A moment.

Let's go.

We'll see if it's yours or mine.

I'm hurt, I'm dying!

Just what I wanted. Comfortable?

The ground is a little hard.

Don't you worry, it'll feel better with time.

Oh, Romeo, at least I'll be reunited with Juliet.

We'll all stay here together, like three late friends.

Are you dead?

This guy died. I wonder if I can manage it.

What do I see?

You look like you're asleep.

Juliet, my Julie.

My sweet love.

I'm here to die by your side, with this little poison I went to buy.

Cheers, Julie.

What's this? It tastes like medicine.

Couldn't they have given me another flavor?

Juliet.

I want to die kissing your sweet lips.

Finally, I'm awake.

I wonder how much time has passed.

I feel like I've been kissed.

Maybe it was just a dream.

Oh, Heavens, what's this I see?

My Romeo's here waiting for me.

He must have fallen asleep.

Romeo!

Romeo!

"A little swallow to end your life.

"Sit down before use."

He'd dead! Poisoned!

It should have been me, I wanted it so much.

But I'm by your side.

Wait for me. I'm coming.

Both dead.

I'm too late.

Why didn't I tell them?

What a fool I have been.

Step aside!

Let me at her!

Relax, now!

Hold me back!

It's not true, it's not true.

They're hitting our daughter.

Quickly, before it's too late.

So then the security guard brought us here.

And that's it. I think it's clear. What do you think?

What I think? It was very well told, is my opinion.

It was a lesson in the triumph of love with no discussion!

Boss, you're sort of rhyming...

Sure? I must have been hit!

You've given me the lesson I needed.

Sheriff? Some gentlemen are looking for Mr. Abelardo del Monte.

They want to see him, they say it's urgent.

- Who are they? - They gave me this card.

Gosh! The International Committee on Shakespeare.

They must want to interview you.

- Where are they? - In the waiting room.

Wow, this is really something!

I'm proud to say that this hall of justice

has brought you justice.

You think so, Sheriff?

Without a doubt! Look at your story.

Oh, well, that was, well... But if you want, I'll be right back.

I'm sorry I'm late, but there are some things out of one's control.

There were just a couple of issues in there...

You know, contracts and things. Opportunity's come knocking.

There are some things that we do more or less, but I'm used to it.

In Paris, I had this kind of reception as well.

And if your Commission is interested...

So, I must tell you all that I'm in a bit of a hurry.

I only ask that you be brief, and...

I think these gentlemen are here to help that boy out.

That's one opinion.

You know, after all, something surprising happened here,

in his performance of this role in this great piece.

I think we need to be proud

that a fellow patriot of ours

of humble origins could have...

How could they do that?

- What happened? - Who was it?

Oh, ladies, look how they left me!

THE END