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[growling]

[shouting]

Aah!

[shouting continues]

[crying]

[in native language] Burn it! Just burn it!

[battle cry]

[anguished cry]

- Oh, I hate spiders! - Perfect.

It's huge.

[growling]

[growling continues]

[gunshot]

Why did you fire? It wasn't going to attack!

That beast is dangerous!

It's already been taking our livestock from the island.

Please, let's not wander around here anymore, if your father finds out...

I can take care of myself.

Sir Williams has traveled all the way from Singapore to meet you.

Please, Milady.

[in native language] Speak! Or you'll drink seawater!

Captain! Shipwreck on starboard!

Bring them up!

Use them as extra coolies.

[in English] Help us! Help us!

We're begging you! We're begging you! I'm begging you!

They fell for it.

Hey! Hey! Hey! Hey!

I thank you on behalf of myself...

and my crew.

Your friend has heft, I'll give you that, but I wouldn't call him a crew.

Where are the others?

At the bottom of the sea.

I've seen you before.

Am I that famous?

You're the Portuguese...

The pirate!

Captain Yanez De Gomera, at your service.

Surrender and no one gets hurt!

Who is supposed to be surrendering?

You!

[indistinct shouting]

Don't worry. You're safe.

Careful! In the hold!

For Sandokan!

[shouting]

[growling]

Get down! Get down! Run, run, run, run, back down! Get in!

Surrender and I give you my word your lives will be spared!

[man] The word of a pirate!

This ship is property of the Sultan of Brunei!

Under the protection of Her Majesty, Queen Victoria!

I doubt Her Majesty will shed any tears for you!

Alright! We surrender!

[explosion]

- How are you? - Alright. It just grazed me.

[grunting]

I owe you one.

I owe you one as well. What's your name?

My name is Lamai.

He has a Dayak tattoo.

What is a Dayak man doing out of the jungle?

He'll tell us, once he's regained his strength.

Give him some water!

What about our prahu?

There it is. Right on time for pick up.

[shouting]

Let's see what treasures the Queen has in store for us!

Rich! Rich!

What is this?

There is no gold!

Ming, Afik and Faisal died for this useless junk!

Maybe our new friend can tell us what this is.

What is this?

You can trust us.

It's a cursed stone.

I don't know what it's for,

but my people are dying in the mines because of it.

What mines?

The ones the Sultan makes us dig beneath our ancestors' forests.

Destroying our sacred trees...

and killing all the animals.

It may be cursed.

But if the English are protecting it, it must be worth something.

Where was this ship heading?

They were talking about an island. Labuan.

That's where the English Consulate is.

What's on your mind, little brother?

[man] Eyes front, soldier!

I don't understand

why a young woman of your niece's rank

isn't married yet.

Is there something I should know? She's already 21.

Not until next week.

Sir William, it's an honor to meet you.

I just knew you were the one!

What do you think about Sir William? Isn't he handsome?

What a handsome man...

[humming]

Ooh...

Damn it, Sani. Not so tight! You're hurting me.

Must you move around so much?

Damn this corset.

It's suffocating me, and these shoes...

You are beautiful.

Serve the tea.

The special one.

Marianne lost her mother when she was a child,

then came here to live with her father.

I can assure you I have raised her to be a perfect lady.

Please, forgive me for being late.

I was busy with a tiger.

A tiger?

- Yes. Have you seen one? - No, but I do appreciate nature.

As a matter of fact, back in England I often go fox hunting.

Hm.

I'm not a fan of hunting.

Oh.

[gasps]

Don't be afraid! It's just a Thomasidae spider.

It's harmless.

All very picturesque,

but back in England you'll find London parlors

much more dangerous than the jungle.

Ooh...

[chuckles]

With or without Sir William,

in London you will learn how to behave.

London?

Certainly, did you think your father would let you spend

the rest of your life in this godforsaken place?

Find the spider.

Where is the Sultan's ship? It should be here by now.

You know, perhaps there's been a storm...

Or something else...

Oh, you've met Sir William, I imagine...

- Father, he's... - Terribly boring?

I was about to say heinously boring.

She isn't a child anymore, Anthony.

We agreed that on her return to London,

she should lead a proper life as a wife and mother.

Then you'll have to drag me away in chains.

That can be arranged.

Frances, let me have a word with my daughter.

Just the two of us, please.

Murray...

And you, you can leave.

I'm sure you can find a suitor in London that you actually like...

But I don't want to go back to London!

In London you could get married.

Be happy.

But I am happy.

Here.

With you.

I'm not going to live forever, my dear.

I don't do this with a light heart.

You know...

When your mother died, you remained the one light in my life.

But your happiness has always come before my own.

If that's true...

then let me stay.

You know it's what mother would have wanted.

Forgive me, my Lord.

The Sultan's ship.

It's been attacked by pirates. It has just entered the harbor.

I'm afraid we have to amputate. The wound's already gangrenous.

Marianne, I think you should leave.

But there aren't enough nurses for the wounded.

My Lord?

This is Private Foster.

Says he spoke to the pirates' Captain.

Do you think you'd be able to identify him?

I'm not sure. He was wearing a face covering.

He was with a white man.

A Portuguese.

Yanez de Gomera.

Those two have attacked every cargo ship in the China Sea

for over a year now.

I'm not sure they're interested in the ships anymore.

They want to attack Labuan.

Faisal...

was once a slave.

Afik...

a mutineer.

And Ming just an orphan.

All lost broken drifters.

And yet, once they boarded this prahu,

they met a new family, who never asked them what their rank was...

...nor cared about the color of their skin,

or what god they worshipped.

Because all we believe in...

is our freedom.

Do you want to say a prayer?

I don't remember any.

[humming]

[in native language] South-west wind!

Watch out!

Thank you for your prayer.

Or whatever that was.

I merely helped them cross to the other side.

The breath of the gods did the rest.

Did you decide what you're gonna do now that you're free?

I won't be free until my people are free also.

You can avenge their fate

by helping us loot the Sultan's ships.

I'm not looking for revenge.

I'm on a different mission.

To free your people? That's not a mission.

It's suicide.

No.

It's choosing how to die.

I'd rather die for something more tangible.

You know what I see when I see you fight?

A great Dayak warrior, who carried the spirit of the tiger.

I grew up in Singapore.

Not many tigers there...

The tiger is the strongest animal in the jungle.

The most fierce.

And the most solitary.

Prophecy says when the tiger leads the pack,

the evil that poisons the forest shall be defeated.

I have my own pack, my friend.

Land ahoy!

What do you think, lads?

Am I credible as a merchant?

You're looking more like an odalisque, Captain!

[laughter]

I'll go to Labuan.

Your ugly mug is on every wanted poster.

But they don't know me.

Captain?

No respectable merchant travels without his servant.

You already proved your courage, my friend.

And for that...

a prize.

Thank you, Captain.

But saving your life is my reward.

- Then give it back. - No.

Give it back!

Yes, give it back!

Give it back!

A good liar! But he's right!

I need a good lackey.

I will come.

It's not your mission.

Why would you join me?

You want that mineral. I want to know who killed my people to extract it.

And what do you want to do all on your own?

Kill the Sultan?

I want to talk to him.

But I won't be alone.

The gods will be with me.

And what if they don't listen? What will you do? Start singing?

[laughter]

Come on, everyone. Gather �round.

Once I discover where they keep this mineral...

We empty the Labuan storage houses.

- And... - And?

We'll be...

Rich! Rich? Rich?

- We'll be... - Rich!

Come on, get the jolly boat ready! Come on! Come on!

Good morning.

Sorry, I won't be joining you at the breakfast table.

They're expecting me at the infirmary. There's so much to do already.

No, you're not going anywhere, my dear. Pack your bags.

You're going back to London.

- But... - That's enough!

It's decided. It's too dangerous here.

You shall leave after your birthday.

- Marianne! - Let her go.

She'll get over it.

My Lord?

From James Brooke.

The Royalist has set sail for Labuan.

I hope this pirate hunter is worthy of his reputation.

Not to mention the money he's costing us.

Come on!

Come on, quickly!

The pirate's prahu is within range, Captain.

Aim at the jolly boat first, or we'll lose it.

- Then we'll take care of the prahu. - Aye aye, Captain!

Prepare to fire! Aim for the jolly boat!

Let's move! We haven't got all day! Let's move! Load the cannons!

Yes, sir!

Portside! Schooner!

- What? - Right there!

A gunboat!

Is it bad?

Fire!

Take cover! Everybody down!

No!

What do we do?

There's nothing we can do!

[gunfire[

Dammit!

Let's get out of here! Move!

[deep breath]

[Marianne exhales]

[gasping]

[gasps]

[grunts softly]

Where am I?

The Labuan infirmary.

How did I get here?

I found you on the beach.

You were unconscious, suffering from hypothermia.

And who are you?

Marianne Guillonk.

The Consul's daughter.

And how are you feeling, Mister...?

Ismail. I'm a merchant.

Can you remember what happened? Where's your ship?

It was attacked...

...by pirates.

May those pirates be cursed.

Probably the same pirates who massacred our men.

A cannon shot catapulted me out of the ship.

You are fortunate they didn't take your jewelry...

- They didn't get the chance. - But...

It is very clear to me, doctor,

that Mr. Ismail is a merchant, who was attacked by pirates.

Very well, Milady.

My father will we want to speak to you

to know more about this attack.

In the morning, my chambermaid will show you to your lodging.

Salute!

How exactly are you protecting me?

My soldiers

are risking their lives every day to protect your merchant ships.

Your soldiers are not enough.

Where is Her Majesty's fleet?

The British fleet is in China at the moment,

fighting the opium wars.

Her Majesty, my Queen, has her priority.

Let me remind you of our pact.

The antimony from my mines in exchange for your protection.

Otherwise...

I might just ask the Dutch.

Consul.

Milady.

Seeing you alleviates the burden of my affairs of the State.

Your Majesty...

May I introduce to you Mr. Ismail?

Also a victim of the pirates.

Your Royal Highness.

I prefer "Your Majesty".

It's a pleasure to meet you, Mr. Ismail.

I see you're doing much better.

With great thanks to your daughter's care.

Yes, my daughter's zeal is... admirable.

These pirates who attacked you...

How many of them would you say there were?

And who was leading them?

I don't remember much.

We were attacked swiftly by a well-armed prahu.

I was... thrown off board.

Yes, yes. What was your prahu transporting?

Silk.

The best silk in the China Sea.

I thought pirates were only interested in gold...

Oh, there isn't much gold left in the mines of Borneo, I'm afraid.

So what is left to steal?

Antimony?

What is its utility?

Oh, it's progress.

It doesn't melt under high temperatures, so it can be used for the delicate parts

of industrial machinery, motors, bullets...

Is the lesson over?

Yes, of course, yes.

You will stay as our guest...

until the ship that's taking my daughter to London arrives.

It will in due course stop in Singapore.

When your father spoke of London,

you stopped smiling.

Nothing escapes you.

What's wrong with London?

The only fond memories I have of London...

are from the days when my mother was alive.

I understand how that might feel.

I never met my father.

Maybe you could show me around the island?

I understand why you don't want to leave this place. It's beautiful.

It's the part of Labuan I love the most.

Wild.

Uncontaminated.

Just as it was when we first arrived.

You'd lead a privileged life in London.

Well, what's the use of privilege if your life is decided by others?

Sorry.

- You must think me an ingrate... - No, not at all.

You realize freedom comes at a cost.

"Why headstrong liberty is lash'd with woe!"

You know Shakespeare?

From an indigenous man, does that seem strange to you?

Sorry, I didn't mean...

I was raised in Singapore. We have schools there too.

- Is he one of your men? - He's my servant.

He's still alive.

Let's take him to the infirmary.

Now we can only hope for a miracle.

Pirates...

How can one live by stealing and killing?

It's the price they pay to be free.

A price I would never pay.

That's what privilege gives you.

[moans]

Stay calm, friend.

You'll be alright.

[in native language] Help us...

...to fight them.

I don't understand you.

- Did you call for me, Milady? - This is Mr. Ismail's servant.

He carries a similar tattoo to your own.

Perhaps you can understand what he's trying to say.

Are you a Murut?

Yes...

so are you.

We must...

What did he say?

That he belongs to my tribe.

I'll stay with him tonight.

Held!

Launch the jolly boats...

...two for the prisoners, one for Hita and me.

Is my luggage ready?

Yes, Sahib. I shall ask for it to be collected.

Right! Three jolly boats.

Two for the prisoners, one for the Captain and Hita!

- Is that clear? - Yes, sir.

Good.

Well, the Portuguese gave me hard time.

I chased him for two days...

And what of their leader?

Before the chase, I sank a jolly boat. If he was on board, he's fish food by now.

Well, that should please the Sultan at least.

And tough luck to the Dutch.

- Cheers. - Cheers.

Captain!

I wanted to meet you and extend my thanks.

Capturing those bandits has made us all a lot safer.

Isn't that right, Father?

The safest place for you, my dear, is London.

Captain Brooke, allow me to introduce my daughter.

Marianne.

I see why they call you the Pearl of Labuan.

What will become of those pirates?

Oh, your father shall hang them of course, as a warning.

After your birthday, my dear.

We shan't be hanging any pirates before your party.

Would you accompany me to the prisons?

I want to see those pirates up close.

What do you expect to see in a pirate's eyes?

Why they do what they do.

Left, right, left, right, left, right...

He's dead. Looks like it was a respiratory distress.

Strange.

Yesterday he was getting better.

[knocking]

It's Sergeant Murray.

Open up, please.

Follow me.

- Where are we going? - The prisons.

Why?

Lord Brooke wants to meet you.

- James Brooke, the pirate hunter? - The very same.

Ten, hut!

[rifles fire]

I thought you might want to take a closer look

at those pirates who tried to kill you.

Sure. Thank you.

Do you recognize these men?

Take a long, good look at them.

Stand up!

You! Come closer, into the light.

It's them.

I should cut your throat.

Tell me to my face.

Coward.

That's enough!

We have to hang them, preferably alive.

Come along.

What are you looking at?

I'll be dead by tomorrow.

Come!

Good job!

Was that necessary?

Left, right, left, right, left...

I'm sorry. I let my anger get the best of me.

It's not you.

It's that boy.

Must be about my age.

And he'll be hanged.

You could ask your father to pardon him.

Mercy is the privilege of winners.

You weren't so merciful back there.

I understand your reaction.

A merchant's life is full of risks, eh?

Pirates are making it impossible.

How much was your cargo worth?

One hundred rolls of silk.

In Java they would have paid me at least five hundred gold pounds.

Strange...

We didn't find any silk on the pirates' prahu.

They probably sent my prahu to their hideout.

Well, perhaps we can find your ship.

What was it called?

Ibis.

Left, right, left, right, left...

[humming song]

How is he?

Not well.

You care for your servant.

He's one of the good ones.

Our tribe lives in the jungle.

How did he end up on your ship?

He wanted to see what the sea was like.

[thunder]

You went cleaning out stables again...

I hate formal dinners, too.

Even those in your honor?

Especially those in my honor.

You're a liar.

At least I can make you smile.

I have a question for you all.

What was it that allowed Britain

to build the largest, most powerful empire in the world?

Well, science.

Moral superiority.

Well, the fleet, obviously.

- All correct answers, yes, but... - Free trade.

Exactly.

And pirates are now threatening it.

The laws of the market are like the forces of nature.

There are divine commandments.

Therefore, it's not my hand

that is ordering these pirates to be put to death.

No. It's rather an invisible hand.

The hand of the spirit of liberty.

To our man of Providence.

Champion...

...over the most dangerous pirates on the China Sea: Lord Brooke!

- Lord Brooke! - Brooke!

Lord Brooke.

And in your honor,

we shall hunt the tiger tomorrow that plagues our island.

Well, shall we invite the merchant?

I don't know if that's a good idea.

Well...

He might not know how to shoot.

Let's see. Hunting is often a window into a man's true nature.

Indeed.

Yes.

Thanks for this kind homage, Brooke.

- Brunswick, hey? - Latest model.

Rifled barrel, single shot, simple and lethal.

I propose a challenge.

If I capture the tiger,

you give me the honor of allowing me the first dance at your party.

I don't like bets. Nor hunting.

Perhaps I'll challenge the merchant instead.

I don't think he'll want to dance with you.

I'll take it to him myself.

I see you accepted.

I didn't think you liked to hunt.

I don't.

Your father insisted.

As did Captain Brooke.

It would be impolite to refuse.

Take care.

Tally-ho!

[chatter]

Who are you?

Sani.

The daughter of Tali Aran and Gadma Nursi.

Sani...

It's really you...

You were a child when they took you away.

Despite your aversion to hunting,

you seem to know your way around the jungle.

I was raised here.

Captain?

I shall accept your challenge.

If this tiger must die,

at least let it be for a cause.

If I win,

you shall ask my father to pardon the youngest of the pirates,

as an act of strength...

and mercy.

If I must kill, I confess I prefer doing so in battle,

but your father has other responsibilities.

Whilst your compassion is laudable,

the world of politics is an entirely different matter.

A matter for men,

who seldom miss the chance to lecture me.

What happened to my parents?

Gone.

What about my brother?

A slave...

at the mines.

Afan...

So he's alive.

I tried to save them... I failed.

But the Murut people...

We are still there.

Protected by the forest...

near the Sabang river.

[gasps]

[growls]

The cobra tooth.

- Only a warrior wears it. - Now you are a warrior too.

So listen to me.

That man saved my life.

The merchant?

He's no merchant.

He's a pirate.

A pirate?

He's a powerful warrior...

...with a great heart...

...and carries with him the spirit of the tiger.

That warrior can help us free our people.

But how?

Trust...

the tiger.

Lamai?

Lamai?

[in native language] Go... Go...

[humming song]

[growls]

[battle cry]

[gunshot]

[tiger groans]

[whimpers]

Are you alright?

I'm fine. I'm fine.

Well, looks like you owe me that first dance...

You're very brave, merchant.

Allow me...

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