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[Arabic folk music playing]

[blowing trumpet]

And now, my puppets are re-enacting

David's great victory before your lovely eyes.

Hey, it's about your old man, David.

I'm sick of people going on all the time

about how great my dad was.

Well, we could do something about it.

Huh?

Oh. [chuckles] The donkey will forgive us.

Don't be so scared. Look up, it's me.

[stuttering softly] You're...

Tobby, the King's fox?

You don't say. Listen, I've got a job for you.

[whispering]

[stuttering] That'll cause total chaos.

I don't know.

That's a royal fox command.

And you'll squash me if I refuse?

Mmm-hmm.

[grunting]

[braying]

[woman] Not again!

[crowd muttering]

[wooden planks clanking]

Ow!

[grunting]

Hey, help me, you two-legged excuse for a King.

Do you hear me?

[narrator] Edom's proud people, thought that they would win

and thus felt pretty safe.

But King David took a shine to their garden's green,

and attacked their land.

The King of Edom could no longer defend his land

and his son, Hadad, disappeared.

Who knows where he was last seen

as all this happened in the past.

Hey, puppet master.

Are you telling that same old story again?

Your Highness. Your father, King David?

Yes, I know. It's just that it's getting...

Ah, how can I say it,

a bit boring.

And what about my stories?

[man] Come on, not again.

- Well... [stammers] - Like that time when I ordered the sheep.

Let me tell you how to tell a good story with your puppets.

Your Highness, no!

Kinglet, help!

Kinglet. A little help!

[loud explosion]

[whimpering]

Solomon!

[sighs wearily]

Is that kid,

the son of merciless David,

who destroyed the city of my birth?

He's an unruly, young renegade.

But this might be my last chance.

I was given something sticky only yesterday.

I bet Solomon shoved it into your beak, didn't he?

That's how he gets rid of sweets he doesn't like.

[door opens]

Look out.

Here comes the Chief Adviser.

[groaning] Everyone out.

[clapping hands]

So what was all the commotion about,

Your Highness?

We were just having a bit of fun, Jehoshafat.

Sire,

that animal got you into trouble again.

But that's what Tobby's like.

It's not his fault. He's 100% fox.

Your dear father always took my advice

and that's why he was able to leave you such a wonderful land.

He was so busy with it that he never took notice of me.

[Jehoshafat] At least have respect for the ring your father gave you.

The ring represents your royal power

and these statues were created by your loyal people.

You are nothing without them.

I am the King.

[Jehoshafat] Who needs to go and get ready.

The Queen of Sheba could be here at any moment.

Bilqis! So you invited her after all?

Your kingdom must have a queen.

But I don't wanna marry her.

You are a king and you have duties.

[elephant trumpets]

Oh! They're here already.

Quick, we need to prepare.

[African folk music playing]

[elephant trumpets]

[Bilqis] Are we here so soon?

So soon? But we've been

traveling for the last two months, My Queen.

But, Nanny, if I have to win Solomon's heart,

I need plenty of time to get my make up right.

True love needs no make up.

Oh, Hana.

Girls today are only interested

in what brand of camel a boy is riding.

[folk music continues]

[lemur sneezes]

They say that Solomon is wise.

Wise? [scoffs]

And terribly wealthy.

Now, that sounds more like it.

[crowd cheering]

- [crowd chanting] - [folk music continues]

All right, but use a bit of perfume.

If he turns his nose, I'll give him a good punch on it.

[Hana] Listen. What's that silence?

[perfume bottle spritzing]

[Hana] You can go now.

[Hana chuckles]

[bird coughs]

Wow!

I mean... Wow!

Listen, you don't happen to know

where I can find the local King, do you?

- Uh-huh. - We were supposed to meet up here.

Uh-huh.

- Psst. - Hmm?

What is it, Nanny?

It's him. It's Solomon.

- You? - Uh-huh.

[girls giggling]

No! My girlfriends are gonna tear me to pieces when I get home.

So then, that must mean you're Bilqis.

Uh, like, yeah.

Mmm. You smell good.

[thud]

[glasses clinking]

Sorry about the nose thing.

A pretty good punch for a girl.

Hello, Kinglet, this is the stuffing calling.

C'mom, let's get out of here.

You want me to leave her side.

No way, just look how lovely she is.

Don't tell me you fancy a puppet like her.

Will you shut up.

Are you talking to me?

Oh no, I was talking to my fox.

If I told my girlfriends back home that you talk to foxes...

- [dishes clatter] - [guests clamoring]

[Tobby yelping]

Oh, you're a darling thing.

Don't be afraid, sweetie.

I'll look after you.

Please wait.

Your eyes are as tame as...

[stuttering] ...the flapping wings of a dove.

[Bilqis] Oh, don't bother.

Why don't you tell me about your father instead?

About my father?

They reckon he was a cool guy.

He even sent the demons to hell.

So you don't think I'd be capable of hunting down a demon?

I'd believe it if I saw it.

I've still not seen what kind of sacrifice you'd be willing to make for me.

Anything!

Well, if you gave me your fox,

I might be willing to believe you.

Its fur would look really good around my neck.

- What? You can forget that. - [water splashes]

I want to be taken home this minute.

Please! Bilqis, wait.

If you prove that you are really as wise as they say you are,

then perhaps, maybe.

Oh, Kinglet, don't let her tempt you.

[scoffs]

- [trumpets blowing] - [footsteps]

[tapping] King Solomon,

is about to display his infinite wisdom.

Queen Bilqis is going to ask the first question.

[crowd applauding]

Here are a hundred roses from the gardens of Sheba.

Only one is real and the others are stitched from silk.

Can you tell me which is the real one?

Hmm.

[buzzing]

Hmm?

[bee buzzing]

[Hana claps]

This is the only rose that grew from the ground

and not on the loom.

- [crowd cheering] - Beginner's luck.

Move aside, let me pass.

[men grunting]

Now you are going to answer the question that I pose.

So, King, when will you give me back my ring?

[crowd gasping]

Who are you?

And what ring are you talking about?

My name's Hadad.

And I come from Edom,

that David destroyed with fire and steel

when I was only a child.

You mean, my father?

He is the one who stole my father's ring,

leveled my city to the ground

and sent me off into poverty and suffering.

But, there's peace now.

There will be no peace until you return

my father's ring to me.

What ring are you talking about?

[Hadad] The one on your finger.

I swear that I will only find peace

when I have the ring on my finger.

[grunts]

You were taught to hate,

so no good can live in your heart.

I came here today

to offer you peace, Solomon.

But you are as cruel as your father was.

Vengeance will be mine.

[crowd muttering]

[dramatic music playing]

You have slighted me, Solomon.

And so, I curse you and your people for all eternity.

[ground rumbling]

I call you, demon. I summon you, evil one.

Appear now from the darkest deep.

Come forth, as you wake...

from sleep.

Aah!

I free you now from eternal night.

Come forth and step into the light.

Asmodeus, you are here at last.

Who are you?

Mortal fool.

I am the one who summoned you forth

and cut a path to the center of the Earth.

[gulps]

I can't hold Edom.

Expect no gratitude from me.

I am the demon of hatred.

One look from me

and brothers go for each others' throats.

I sigh, and evil fills the air.

[Asmodeus] Hatred follows closely in my traps.

[Hadad] I can see that it's a long while

since you walked on Earth. The world has changed a lot.

But I can be of assistance to you if you...

Do you dare bargain with me, maggot?

Revenge, I only want revenge.

Revenge? I like the sound of that.

On whom?

On the King of Jerusalem.

On David, who imprisoned me?

David is dead.

Now his son, Solomon, wears my father's ring.

Help me get it back.

[Hadad groans]

David is dead? I can still destroy all that he has left.

We both want the same thing.

But Jerusalem is guarded by magical gates

that not even you can break through.

Believe me, I can.

[yelling]

[people screaming]

[woman] Oh, dear God. Oh!

Oh, my God!

[cat screeching]

Get out of the way.

[Asmodeus] Hear me, Jerusalem.

Destruction awaits you.

[kid screaming]

[Asmodeus] Hear me, Jerusalem.

Destruction awaits you.

Did you hear that?

Yeah, at least ten times.

Since dawn this morning.

If it keeps on like this, the city will collapse.

Believe me, it's twice as hard with ears like mine.

I'll send all the lions, mules and foxes of Jerusalem to silence him.

Foxes? That's... [chuckles nervously]

That's a really bad idea.

Like... [grunting]

[Asmodeus] Hear me, Jerusalem. Destruction awaits you.

This is Asmodeus.

Demon of hatred.

Did he escape?

Asmodeus? A real demon?

Did you hear that, Bilqis?

Just as you wished.

What? I wished for this?

Tobby? What do we need for a demo-destroying expedition?

Well, if you're going on a trek, I'm sure you'll find everything you need

in Bilqis' luggage. [Tobby laughs]

Don't you two go nosing through my things, okay?

- [object clinks] - [Bilqis gasps]

We might just borrow a couple of this for our mission.

But please, Your Highness.

Don't go.

Think of the dangers.

The desert sun is very...

I'll take goat grease.

Factor 50.

And who will rub it onto your back?

Oh. Well, uh...

Eagle! Come to me, I command!

[birds fluttering]

That's very brave of you, Your Highness.

To confront the screaming demon all alone.

Brave, but foolish.

Do not forget yourself, Eagle. I am Solomon, the wise.

[Tobby panting] Could you hold it a bit steadier?

Anymore turbulence and I'll launch my breakfast.

What are you doing here?

Looking for adventure. What else?

Oh, now let's see where we are.

Plenty of stone and sand, far too much sun.

So depressing.

We are not on a holiday.

[Eagle] We have arrived, Your Highness.

[Asmodeus] Hear me, Jerusalem. Destruction awaits you.

We don't wanna land here, do we?

Solomon, the wise commanded it.

And I obey.

[voice of Asmodeus] Hear me, Jerusalem.

He should be locked up for sound pollution.

Let's get out of here.

- Mm-mmm... - No!

You're coming with me.

But you know I don't know anything about demons.

Leave Asmodeus to me. You take care of Hadad.

And make sure he comes to no harm.

No harm?

[thuds to ground]

[Tobby] This one's so bad,

even the vultures would turn their beaks up at him.

[Solomon grunts]

[groaning]

Asmodeus, I command you to release him.

[voice of Asmodeus] You will have to defeat me first, child king.

Then you can tell me what to do.

I can see that your time in chains has drained your strength.

I still got plenty enough left to deal with you.

Whoa!

[both grunting]

[panting]

[Solomon] You take care of Hadad.

- [Hadad groans] - [thuds to ground]

[Tobby groans]

[straining] Everything's fine. I caught him.

Show yourself, demon.

[Asmodeus] As you wish.

[grumbling]

[Asmodeus] Prepare to die, Solomon.

What's that?

Perfect.

[stone scraping]

[bats hissing]

[Solomon] Serve me!

[Asmodeus laughs heartily]

[Solomon] I'm telling you for the final time

to bow before my will.

And why would I do that?

[Solomon] Now!

[groaning]

[straining] I'm coming, Kinglet.

I hope I've avoided the dangerous bit.

Is that Asmo...

Asmodeus?

Don't worry. I've caught him in a magic trap.

Great. Well, we can go then.

After we make sure that these two never see the light of day again.

We're taking them both with us

to Jerusalem.

Have you gone stark raving mad?

The demon as well?

Especially the demon.

I want Bilqis to see that

I'm just as courageous as my father was before me.

Yeah, yeah, you risk everyone's life,

because of a dead man.

Eagle! Eagle, come to me.

Take us home.

I'm sorry, but I can't.

But I command you.

I promised your father,

I would protect you from making stupid decisions.

Are you saying that you don't want to take us home?

Let's say, I can't carry

such a heavy load.

Okay then, Kinglet, just get rid of them now.

Forget it.

There's no way we're leaving Hadad or the demon here.

Well, it looks like we're stuck,

because we'll never make it through the desert on foot.

[Solomon summoning] Hee-yaw!

Hee-yaw!

[humming]

[Hana sighs]

[donkey brays]

[Tobby panting]

[shrieks]

Solomon, you're alive.

What's that?

Oh, I understand.

This is him.

Stand aside, Jehoshafat.

[grumbles]

[lightning strikes]

[rumbling]

This is your father's demon defense system.

[sniffing]

Cancel the spell, Jehoshafat.

But that will leave the City unprotected.

Your father'd never allow such a thing.

But I am King now and I command you.

[groans]

Hey?

Wait for me.

- [thud] - [Hadad groans]

Are you out of your mind, Solomon?

You deliberately brought

Asmodeus into the city of Jerusalem!

You wouldn't understand, old man.

I need to shine in front of Bilqis.

Oh, you poor child.

Bilqis' beauty blinded you completely.

I've proved that I'm as great as my father was.

[Jehoshafat] How silly you are.

Your vanity is going to destroy Jerusalem.

[Tobby yawning]

Free at last.

[roars]

I command that you return to the jar at once.

No, thanks.

It was a bit tight on the shoulders.

And I wasn't mad about the decor either.

Oh.

- [pottery shattering] - [Solomon grunts]

Is this the famous ring?

Hmm.

Quite a pretty little thing.

I was just thinking that I should really kill Solomon.

[gasps]

Then you can give it to me as you promised.

Kill him.

[Asmodeus] You serve me from now on.

Kill him.

[yelps]

[guard] We're coming, sire.

[Asmodeus growling]

The demon's breath fills everybody with hate.

You've lost that happy twinkle in your eyes.

A veil, boys?

Much prettier.

[gasps]

- [Solomon grunts] - [guard groans]

[guard] Hey. Who's here?

Don't let him get away.

[Solomon grunts]

[all yelling]

Now that's what I call a slippery ending.

Sorry, but you big, ugly whoever you are.

Did you happen to...

What?

Have I been kidnapped or what?

Hmm?

Oh!

[roars]

[inhales deeply]

[Solomon screaming]

Jerusalem is mine.

[laughs heartily]

[both screaming]

[both panting]

Eagle, come to me.

At last.

I hate gravity and there's a bit too much of it up here.

Let me ride on your back, Eagle.

You're unworthy of your father's inheritance.

He's right.

Goodness is buried so deep in your heart,

that only the Shamir,

the stone digger, could bring it out.

The Shamir?

Eagle... [yelling] No!

[Solomon grunts]

[Asmodeus] Solomon is dead.

I blew him high up in the air,

like a feather.

And he'll come back down to the ground like a brick.

Woo! Plop.

[tapping]

[Asmodeus] The throne of Jerusalem is mine.

Hey, what's this?

[whimpering] Let go!

[grunting]

[groans]

You'll pay for this insolence.

I swear, I'll have you cut up into spittoons.

[Hadad] It looks like they think

someone is going to return and send you back to your dungeon in the deep.

Only David was capable of such an act.

And he is dead.

Along with his stupid son.

Maybe he is still alive

and would imprison you with the help of the Shamir.

The Shamir?

The stone worm.

It's as ancient and old as the world itself

and can tunnel through the toughest rock.

Where can I find this creature?

David and Jehoshafat

kept its hiding place, a closely-guarded secret.

So it must be somewhere around here.

[grunts]

Give me the ring, you promised.

You fool.

[choking]

I haven't got time to waste.

[Asmodeus] From now on,

I will be your Master.

No, no, no.

[growling]

[people screaming]

[woman screams]

[hen squawks]

[cows mooing]

[donkey braying]

[Asmodeus] Why has my curse

had no effect on you?

I'm too old.

And I know you too well

for your evil magic to have any power over me.

Show me where you've hidden the Shamir.

[gasps]

[inhales deeply]

[thuds]

[growls]

[roars]

Oh, yes. I see now.

[Asmodeus] This is the rhyme

that reveals the whereabouts of the Shamir.

[coughs]

[groans wearily]

Tobby. Tobby, where are you?

- [Tobby moans] - It's okay, pal.

- [babbles] - We are gonna be just fine.

Just fine?

First, "Ooh!" going up and, "Aah!" going down.

And you say that things are just fine?

Relax.

It could be much worse.

What could be worse than a mouthful of sand?

[coughs]

And ears stuffed full of gravel.

The fact that a demon has taken control

of all of Jerusalem?

And who's fault would that be?

I suppose it's mine.

But Bilqis is just so beautiful and...

Look, Kinglet. I was always on your side when it was about fun, or a freaky thing.

But now you screwed it up.

What were you thinking?

I don't... I don't know.

My father, David, was such a great King.

I don't know anything

about what he knew because I'm just...

just a silly kid.

[Solomon sobbing softly]

Hey, don't.

What would the girls think if they saw the King crying?

Fine. I'm fine.

What's that?

Ah, it's an old poem my dad taught me.

[Solomon] It gives the whereabouts of the Shamir.

The legendary stone worm

who could chew mountains into mole hills.

What? That Shamir?

Do you remember what the Eagle said?

Sure I do.

He said that I'm a useless King

who deserves to make a hole in the desert.

And that only the Shamir can help you?

Of course. You're right!

The Shamir can send the demons back to prison.

Beyond the deserts,

mother of all gods,

at the feet of the sun kissed rocks...

Across the red cliff canyons,

is a town carved into stone

where Shamir is left

in peace alone.

Hmm.

Tell me where those canyons are.

[gasping] It's a town carved into stone.

Hey, I know that.

I've traveled along the winding path at the bottom of a red canyon.

Beyond the copper mine.

In the bare hills,

a city carved in stone.

- [Solomon] That can... - [Asmodeus] ...only be...

[both] Petra.

So, what are we going to do now?

- [Tobby gasps] - [Solomon] Stop.

We have to get to Petra.

And you will show me the way.

Do you think it's deaf?

[Solomon] I said, "Stop."

Now that's more like it.

An army of servants is better than one.

Are you sure they're here to serve you, Kinglet?

Now we're really in trouble.

Which way to Petra?

I don't know.

[Tobby] Okay.

Which way to anywhere with a bit of shade and a drop of water?

[Solomon] Maybe that way.

[bird screeching]

[Tobby panting]

Tobby, don't stop now.

Water? I'm parched.

[squeaking]

Stop, do you hear?

As King of Jerusalem,

I command you to...

[yelps]

[groaning] ...stop.

Stop, I say.

[panting]

[gasps]

[slurping]

[sighs]

[creature squeaking]

Please let me help you, my friend.

[Solomon] Show me where you're going.

[squeaking in approval]

[giggling]

I think there is something very wrong here, Nanny.

This place is gross. Where are we?

Be quiet now, My Queen.

Be quiet when I feel like screaming?

What happened in the palace?

And where are we?

We are in the secret tunnels.

They run under the palace

so that the King can escape in case of danger.

Oh, I chipped a nail.

My make up is all smudged and...

and I am a Queen!

And I wanna go home right now!

Puppet of hatred,

I now order you,

go to Petra.

As you wish, Master.

You will be a wealthy suitor

to the daughter of King Salim,

the King of Petra.

Go there,

and seize the Shamir,

the stone worm.

[gasps] Petra?

[bells clinking]

King Salim will surely give you a big bag of money.

Just in case you wanna buy me a lovely present.

I have no intention of telling anyone

that we're here.

What?

Then let's be a cool fox

and his clown on the road.

I'm going to pretend to be a simple beggar

in order to avoid drawing attention to myself.

[man] Halt.

What do you want in Petra?

I am poor

and thirsty.

Huh?

If you're willing to work hard,

I already have the job for you.

- [men grunting] - Na'ama!

Father, leave me alone.

I have the right to know where you have been.

All right.

I went to the Bedouin's camp

beyond the thorn bush.

An unmarried princess should stay in the palace.

I have still not met a man whose hand I would even shake.

You have to be married by your next birthday.

If no better suitor presents himself,

I swear I'll marry you off

to the royal camel poop-scooper.

[men laughing]

[horse neighing]

Wow!

That was King Salim's daughter?

Pretty pretty, huh?

Arub, witch of the kitchen.

This man seeks work.

All I can see

is a bony little cockerel,

followed by a rat.

[Tobby scoffs]

Work him hard and make a man of him.

Back to the wash tub.

You can use your rat as a dish cloth, if you like.

Is she serious?

[Tobby] And I've always wanted to sit in a gold chamber pot.

But, no.

You prefer to do the washing up.

- [grunts] - [shattering]

[girl giggling]

You don't have time to look at the ladies.

Say it's not, it's him.

Run, the arrogant kid is here.

Get some sleep.

Tomorrow is going to be a hardworking day.

It's him. I told you it was him.

You're right.

I recognize him.

Animal abuser.

Ant-eater.

Donkey sadist.

Everybody in Petra knows who you are.

So you would be advised to keep it a low profile.

Leave them, Tobby.

- [Solomon] Tobby? - Huh?

Is that really how you see me?

Well, besides me, Kinglet,

I don't know another animal

who cares a flea's itch for you.

[birds chirping]

[grunts]

Go back to work, you lazy servant.

[lizard panting]

[lizard giggling]

I will sell you to the King's kitchen,

you beast.

[gasps]

[camel groans]

[lashing]

[yells]

I'll show you.

You smelly hunchback.

[grunting]

[Na'ama] Stop. What are you doing?

How dare you hurt that poor creature?

Stop that at once.

[groans in relief]

Wait.

Who are you?

I... I work in the kitchen, Princess.

I've seen your face before.

What's your name?

I'm sorry, but I've got to finish my chores.

I know what you did,

just now in the square.

I saw it all.

I don't know what you're talking about.

You saved the camel.

You must be mistaken.

I've never met a servant before

who gives as much as a whisker about animals.

[Arub] Go back to work,

you lazy servant.

Go, Tobby.

We must hurry to find where King Salim is hiding the Shamir.

Hmm.

[Tobby sniffing]

You will be amazed

at the gifts your many suitors have sent you.

I don't even want to see them.

[claps]

A precious rug from Prince Wasim,

with a woven camel.

And this is from Prince Sahi,

a clay jar.

A skilled artist drew on it

a camel.

And guess what Prince Asom has sent you?

Maybe a camel?

How did you know?

[gasps]

[Na'ama sobbing softly]

Did you find anything?

I've not left a single stone in Petra unturned.

But the stone worm has simply...

disappeared.

Salim keeps his whereabouts

such close secret

that not even the wee animals know where it is.

It could be somewhere else entirely by now.

Perhaps, if you ask the girl...

You mean, Princess Na'ama?

I'm a servant. How can I do that?

She'd sniff something suspicious right away.

That's what happens when you decide

to enslave yourself, you...

you silly kid.

But, I'm still the King of Jerusalem.

[gasps]

[twig cracking]

Princess.

Who were you talking to?

Me? Oh. I was just playing a game.

Talking to yourself sounds like a pretty silly game to me.

No sillier than listening in on a kitchen boy.

Okay. Enough with the games.

I know exactly who you are.

[Salim yelling] Na'ama?

What do you want me to see, Kinglet?

You've made a royal mess.

[Salim] Na'ama? Where are you, my dear?

Come on out, Princess.

What's wrong, Father?

Has snow fallen in the desert or something?

No. It's an even more amazing miracle than that.

My girl, a messenger has just brought this letter,

look.

What are you talking about, Father?

Read it to Na'ama.

My throat is aching.

I, Khalif Abdul Hameed Eben Abud Al Khader,

have heard of the great beauty of Na'ama of Petra,

and will arrive in the city on the girl's birthday,

to take her as my wife.

- No. - [Salim] Yes.

The Khalif wants to marry you.

No. No, no, no!

Hurry back to your master and inform him that

my daughter awaits his arrival with a joyful heart.

[horse neighing, galloping]

[Arabian folk music playing]

What an honor.

Princess Na'ama will ride on my back with her husband

after the wedding ceremony.

How do I look?

Like a drunken Nubian sailor

who's dressed up as a belly dancer.

That sounds good, coming from a dish cloth.

Stop that, you lot.

Get the camel out there.

The groom has arrived.

Today is Princess Na'ama's birthday.

[Salim] She is to be married on this special day,

to Khalif Abdul Hameed Eben Abd Al Khader,

who fell in love with her before they even met.

[Arabian music continues]

I am Khalif Khader.

And I have broken my hurried journey

to ask for the hand of your beautiful daughter.

Of course, but no need to rush things quite that much.

I don't have time for a long ceremony

so if you've changed your mind...

Of course, not.

It's just that my daughter is here

and she has her hand with us so we can get right on with the wedd...

Excellent. But first let us respect the traditions.

The father of the bride has to fulfill a request,

made by the groom.

Don't worry. I only want something very small.

Give me the Shamir.

[indistinct chattering]

Uh... The stone? The stone worm?

What are you talking about, Father?

Would you go against such an ancient tradition?

[crowd muttering]

No. Of course, not.

If you want me to marry your daughter,

you have to decide right now.

[shattering]

Shamir, the stone worm that...

Stop. If the Khalif insists on traditions,

then we should respect them all.

Not another tradition.

The tradition of our people states

that if the Princess of Petra has two suitors...

Two! Who is the other?

...then they have to fight a dual

and with a weapon of her choice.

Oh, please, forgive me, Khalif.

But this is the first time I've heard of a second suitor.

- Where is he? - The second suitor?

Um, uh...

Here I am, Your Highness.

I would like to ask for Princess Na'ama's hand in marriage.

Are you serious, Kinglet?

And what about Bilqis?

I have to get my hands on the stone worm.

[gasps] The kitchen boy. That's, that's...

Yes. That's him. Let him through.

[Asmodeus] No. Solomon is alive?

That's impossible.

How did he survive a fall like that?

Hadad? Listen to me.

Kill him. Kill him now.

Wait. Not like this.

This is out of the question. Soldiers, seize the kitchen boy.

But you can't do that, Father.

What about the traditions?

No tradition can convince me to marry my daughter to a servant.

But he's... he's not a servant.

Take your hands off Solomon, King of Jerusalem,

who has asked for my hand in marriage.

You knew?

I listened in. I'm sorry. It's a bad habit.

You! You are the son of David, Solomon.

I taught him all he knows about washing up.

Forgive me, King Salim, for disguising myself and hiding in your city.

Please give me your daughter's hand in marriage.

I thought you've been cast from the throne.

That's right, but...

I'm sorry, but with your kingdom gone...

Tell him that you'll have a dual with him.

This way no one can accuse you of murder.

King Salim, I accept the challenge of a dual.

What? Well, I'm really not so sure.

The weapon of my choice is the power of the mind.

He who answers three riddles correctly

will be the winner of my hand.

Father? You can be the judge.

Hmm.

What? A battle of minds?

That won't kill him.

You have to win, Hadad.

Do you hear? I will give you the answers.

Here is the first question.

It is still while it lives

but when it's beheaded, it sets sail on the sea.

Oh, wise Khalif, you have the chance to answer first.

Still? Beheaded? Sea?

I don't know. Say something, you starecrow.

Khalif.

Uh, an old scarecrow?

Thrown into the ocean?

Scarecrow? Now you, Solomon.

The correct answer is a tree

that is cut down to make a boat.

[crowd applauding]

Well, the right answer...

It's very simple.

The right answer is, scarecrow.

But Father, that's not true.

I am the judge,

so, I decide.

Let's have the next question.

Now, for a more difficult one.

You can only see it with your eyes closed.

Eyes closed?

I can't imagine what it could be.

The answer is, imagination.

The thing we can only see with our eyes closed is a dream.

[crowd applauding]

Correct. The correct answer is imagination.

[gasping]

But Father, we can imagine things with our eyes open, too.

You're cheating.

Khalif has answered correctly once again, and so you will marry him.

But they still have one more question.

Giant birds with wings of gray

clouds the skies all night and day.

What is it?

Is it... Is it a faded raven?

Yes, of course, it is.

I'm sorry, Your Highness,

but the correct answer to your daughter's question is fog.

Enough! Enough of these childish games.

King Salim, if you don't give me your daughter's hand,

- I... - But I will.

- [gasps] - Guards, seize him!

[men grunt]

[Na'ama gasps]

[Tobby] Step on it, Kinglet.

[Tobby growling]

Kidnapper. Catch him!

Na'ama!

This getting married thing really isn't my style.

Just my luck. I get all dressed up

and they ruined that as well.

Relax, Nubian, I've got your rear covered.

Have you followed me all this way, you cursed demon?

Watch out.

[horses neighing]

Hang on a minute.

[grunts]

- Yeah. - [horse neighs]

[wicked laugh]

[horse neighing]

[grunts]

[grunting]

Right! To my right, you desert horse.

[Tobby] Left, left!

[all yelling]

[Tobby whimpers]

Where has the box gone?

It's gone?

Oh, my lovely, round bottom.

Don't worry, that's not lost. I can see it quite clearly.

If we've lost it, we're done for.

[old man giggles]

What do you know, old beggar?

Don't speak to him like that.

He might be poor, but he still deserves some respect.

Sorry old man. I meant nothing by it.

What are you doing in the desert?

Searching for a scorpion

to drop in your big ear while you sleep.

Kinglet, did you hear?

The old man understood me.

Not now, Tobby. It's all over.

The stone worm has escaped.

The soldiers! [gasping]

[horses approaching]

My father?

Oh... Sorry.

Come back, you punk on legs.

Looks like we're in for a wild fight.

And you want to leave me out of it?

Ooh, look. If it isn't the desert deserter.

[gasping]

Don't worry, this is my old friend,

the King of the skies.

Well, if you folks are done here,

we can go.

[soldiers shouting]

Come on, old man, you'll get trampled if you stay here.

Are you sure you wanna save our lives?

You can stay if you want.

To me, soldiers.

Solomon is alive and on his way to Jerusalem.

Set a trap and kill him.

Please stay with me, old friend.

I'm gonna need your help.

This is a battle that you have to fight, Solomon.

If you really need me, I will come without being called.

- What's wrong? - I failed as a king,

and now I've let the stone worm get away.

What do you need the stone worm for?

Because I can only defeat a demon with its power.

- We should get going. - Hang on a minute.

Where's the nice, old man gone?

Old man? Nice old man.

Where are you?

Come on now, he'll follow us.

I'll be a hat if that old tramp

is on the straight and narrow.

Leave that to me, Your Highness.

Don't you have servants to make fires for you in Petra?

I'd feel ashamed of myself

if I couldn't even do this much

just because I was born a princess.

If my father could see me now,

I'm sure he'd be ashamed of me.

While you still have your head and your heart,

you can't go very wrong.

[screams]

You make me jump, you old bag of bones.

Where have you been?

Solomon?

Yes?

Tell me, is Queen Bilqis as beautiful as people say?

She really is.

- But... - Yes?

Well, I don't know how to say this,

but your beauty is just so different.

[Na'ama gasps] Look! I knew it would be here.

I recognize the plant.

Tell me, you old jackal,

how is it that you understand me?

As far as I knew, Solomon was the only person

on Earth who could do that.

That's right. He is the only... person.

[gasps]

- What is it? - It's a taproot. Give me your sword.

Mmm.

It's cool, and sweet.

It's a miracle.

It's no miracle. Just knowledge and patience.

That's all there is to it.

We've arrived.

Where to?

[Na'ama] I don't think this is Jerusalem.

I'm going this way, but,

you must continue down the other road.

Why would I want to go that way?

To tag on to a caravan

that'll take you all the way back home.

Sorry?

Jerusalem is a dangerous place.

- So? - Look, Na'ama,

you have to understand that...

I understand. Well then, all the best.

[sighs]

[gasps]

Do you really think I'd leave you on your own?

Na'ama.

If so, then forget about it.

I...

You couldn't even wash up on your own a couple of weeks ago.

So don't pretend you don't need me because...

- Na'ama, I... - Because you...

- You really do! - Na'ama!

Yes, say it. I'm listening.

Come on. Spit it out.

Thank you.

[Na'ama gasps]

It's a trap!

[grunting]

[Tobby grunting]

Kinglet!

No.

[groans loudly]

That's exactly what I was waiting for.

[stones cracking]

What?

The old beggar. He's the Shamir, the stone worm.

[swords clashing]

If you want to live, then get in here.

Come on. Come on. Hurry up.

[grunts]

[straining]

I always knew he was hiding something.

[Tobby yelping]

[giggling]

Come on. We're going further in.

[grunts softly]

[Solomon] Where to? I can't see my hand in front of my face.

[snaps fingers]

This way if you agree.

[grunting]

[grunts]

Uh-huh.

I think we've shaken off the soldiers.

So, you're the stone worm?

Shamir, if you don't mind.

[Tobby] You tricked us good and proper, old man.

[Shamir] You never once asked my name.

How long were you hiding in Petra?

Since I carved the city of rock

for King Salim.

[stones cracking]

[all gasping]

[Shamir] Huh?

[Asmodeus] Well, old man, awake at last.

Just in time...

[guard] Mercy, master. A cave... A cave appeared from nowhere.

Cave? What sort of a cave?

Show me.

[Asmodeus] A cave opened up where there was no crack in the rock.

That can only mean one thing.

The stone worm.

[Tobby] Jerusalem was always a tough town.

But this? This is taking things too far.

Have you come back again, Solomon?

Yes. I've returned to banish you

to your underground dungeon.

Huh? [evil laugh]

And who will help you? Let's look.

A flea-bitten fox,

a frail girl and an elderly beggar.

[snaps fingers]

[rumbling]

[roar]

[screaming]

The demon king's dogs from hell.

He must be immensely powerful

if he could summon them.

Relax. There is plenty for everyone.

[gasps] What's that?

Your Highness. What are you doing here?

All you ever think about is eating.

You are mistaken, my furry friend.

I'm not eating.

I'm feeding.

Look, Solomon. A whole army of escapees.

[animals bleating]

Hate can only be defeated by the army of the meek.

My army.

But they haven't got any swords or spears.

Look at them, Kinglet.

I thought that all you needed in order to rule was

a throne and a ring.

And that being David's son was enough to be a good king.

But now I know,

that true power doesn't come from a ring.

And that true loyalty doesn't live in a throne,

but in all of you.

Please come to me.

Birds and beasts of this beautiful land.

- [horses neighing] - [birds screeching]

[wailing]

One elephant.

Is that the best you could do?

You foolish child.

[thunder rumbling]

Don't leave me out of the action, you big lump.

Do you think there'll be a victory feast after the battle?

But of course. Either for us or from us.

But there's bound to be one.

Attack!

Kill them all. Destroy them.

[demon roaring]

[animals groaning]

[sheep bleating]

[donkey braying]

Go.

[Asmodeus] Don't you dare run away.

Curse you. Carry on fighting.

Bird's, cover them.

[men gasping]

[Solomon] Stop. No further.

They're still my people,

even if they have been poisoned by hatred.

I need to get closer

in order to open the ground

and send the demon back to hell.

- Hey. - Oh, look.

It's the nanny from Sheba.

Hey, slow down.

- Who is this girl? - Oh, her?

She's Queen Bilqis.

A very pretty straw crown you have on.

And who is she?

Oh, um... She's just a girl from Petra.

Just a girl?

Well, not exactly.

She's Princess Na'ama, the daughter of King Salim.

Humpf.

There is no time for this now, girls.

Solomon. You know the way.

Thank you. Come on, Shamir.

Where are you, child king?

So that I might see your pale face.

Perhaps you'd better turn around, demon.

How did you get here?

Stop. I know you're gonna tear me apart.

Because you are a strong and mighty demon.

Clever boy.

If you're willing to grant me a final wish,

I will give you the Shamir.

Are you saying that you have the stone worm trapped in that bag?

If I let it out, it'll escape in the blink of an eye.

Be careful with that bag.

Hold the top shut tight.

And pass it here to me.

You first have to promise

to release Jehoshafat.

Don't do it, Solomon.

- Is that all you ask? - [old man giggles]

Look into my eyes and make your promise.

- Well... - If you waste anymore time, I'll let it go.

Shamir for Jehoshafat, you say?

No, no, no, Solomon.

Don't be a fool.

Silence. Very well,

give me the stone worm.

And after I've torn you apart

Jehoshafat will be free to go.

Do you promise? Hmm?

Are you sure?

[Asmodeus] Of course, I'm sure.

Now give me that bag.

[stones cracking]

Take it and hold it tight.

Or else it's sure to escape.

Ha-ha.

You are mine at last, Shamir.

[Tobby] Kinglet, run!

You tricked me, Solomon.

Yuck. He's got chicken legs.

[Tobby] Ew!

Help me, Hadad.

This isn't yours, Demon.

[Asmodeus groaning]

[screaming]

[gasps]

[all gasp]

Forgive me, King Solomon,

for my thirst for revenge.

And you forgive me for my father's crime

that you sought to avenge.

But we two can put an end to this strife.

Hence, so I give you this gift

as a permanent sign,

the ring is yours that once was mine.

They said you wanted to talk to me?

Oh, Solomon, at last.

How does this look?

Beautiful. Just like you.

Oh, it's just a cheap rag.

I hardly brought a thing with me from Sheba.

[Tobby sighs]

Why did you call for me, Bilqis?

Oh, it's about the wedding.

Wedding?

Our wedding, of course.

Isn't that the will of our people?

Sure it is. I mean, maybe.

But, uh...

Peach or turquoise?

Bilqis, I...

You know what? Don't say a word.

I've been thinking. And...

let's depart as friends, instead.

A wedding for me

means true love.

So, what are you saying, Bilqis?

That our friendship is indeed precious.

I am sure our paths will cross again.

I fell in love, Bilqis.

With me?

With a girl who was born a princess,

whose heart is pure and whose spirit

is free as a desert breeze.

A girl who stayed with me

when I was a nobody or nothing.

A true love?

Aww. That is so romantic.

- Na'ama? I... - Yes.

[Jehoshafat] Rejoice, Jerusalem.

Wise Solomon is now a man

and once again the King of all the land.

[crowd cheering]

[Arabic folk music playing]

[Tobby giggles]

- [glasses clinking] - [Tobby giggling]

[folk music continues]

[Tobby] The golden age of peace was here at last.

And it would be many a year before it passed.

And who was the one who got it sorted

with no fear?

Oh, Tobby, of course, the furry fox hero.

[Arabic folk music playing]

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[folk music continues]