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The Duo

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Episode 13

Don't come closer. If you do, I'll show you how well this fires at a thousand paces.

I'm certain he's bluffing with an empty rifle.

Go and see.

It's not an empty rifle. He took a shot at us earlier.

Hey, rascal, no matter how good of a shot he is, how could he make the shot in the middle of the night?

Go on and see!

That's right. This kid sees like an owl at night.

You go and see.

When did I say I also see like an owl?

So are you telling me to go ahead first?

Hah! Look at you two.

Are you disobeying a direct order?

It shoots at a thousand paces.

One hit will tear through us.

You two. Stand up straight!

Come on out. I'll show you what this rifle can do.

Sir... he wants you.

I'll go after I slap you two around.

What happened?

I was getting Hunter Kang's gun and I nearly got caught.

- Where are you hurt? - I got stabbed in my arm.

Give me your rifle.

Let's go.

Stop!

No good. I'll stay here. You get to Hunter Kang. I'll be right behind you.

- Watch yourself. - Go now. Hurry.

Will you fight me, too?

No.

Who's there?

Do Gap.

I retrieved a rifle I had hidden at the house.

- How is the wound? - A little blood, but not too deep.

Good.

Sorry I'm such a bother.

It's lighter than conventional rifles. Who made it?

A fellow who worked in the armory.

Don't know his name.

How many can we get?

He said he could get at least 10 including that one.

Have you tried shooting it?

Yes, sir. The government issued guns can't compare.

He says the fellow makes them mainly for the Chinese.

If not for Chun Doong, you could have been really hurt.

Wang's men were waiting for you.

You'd better lie low here for now.

I say go get him and you come back looking like this?

He had a rifle, so it was hard to get at him.

Not just any rifle, it shoots a thousand paces.

How do you know that?

He shouted saying that's what it did.

And you believed him?

You can tell when you hear it being fired and it didn't seem like a lie.

Little..!

Did you get a look at the second man?

- He wore a mask, so we couldn't tell. - He had a very strong fist.

These no-good morons! I will just...!

We've got to get our hands on the goods before the police.

It's urgent. Do what you must,

but find them and get my goods!

Sir.

- Chun Doong? - Yes.

But where's Do Gap?

We can talk inside.

- Stabbed by a sword? - Oh, my poor boy.

There wasn't a lot of time to take a good look, but it didn't look deep.

Where is he now then?

I can't tell you the location.

But he's much better off there. Don't worry.

No. I'm his mother. I'm going.

- Stop playing the fool. - Why shouldn't I go?

Whose fault is this? Taking stuff, fine, but from your own house?

Who wanted rice? Would I have needed to do it if we had any?

- So you did good, huh? - Fine, it's all my fault. You're the perfect one.

Sir, are you in there?

Yes.

- Miss Dong Nyeo's looking for you. - I'll be right there.

- You wanted me? - Yes. Sit down.

Who's in the guest room?

Parents of an old friend of mine.

And what brings them here?

For reasons that couldn't be helped, they're being chased by some crooks.

I think we need to help them hide here for now.

No. Send them away tomorrow.

What will we do if the crooks make trouble for us?

I'll see that they don't.

Why endanger yourself with other people's problems?

It's their business, let them handle it.

They can't afford to go anywhere else.

I'm a merchant.

I don't want any trouble with the gangs.

What good does it do to antagonize them?

You talk like you support them.

You talk like you don't know how things really are.

I'm saying this for your own good.

Even when you see what they do?

They blackmail you and still you side with them?

A fishmonger can't keep flies off his fish.

Better dealing with the devil you know.

Better to just pay them and be done.

We make an honest living.

Why should we give way to corruption and graft?

I was taught to fight injustice, not to compromise.

I guess we don't see eye to eye.

My thoughts exactly.

I'll take my friends and leave at dawn.

Chun Doong.

Chun Doong!

- Gwi Dong. - Sir.

How it that you're gargling like a commoner?

A commoner? It feels better on the throat than just rinsing like you.

Did you escort Father somewhere this morning?

Yes. A stroll in the hills.

Why are you up so late?

I'm on personal leave starting today.

Personal leave?

Yes, sir.

You said you were very busy. How did you get personal leave with all you have to do?

It wasn't by choice.

My superior strongly suggested I take it.

Are you causing trouble again?

I'm not the trouble. The police bureau is.

Just get along with your superiors. You were booted out of the Right Bureau.

Father, you know the Treasurer was stealing and then it got hit by the Arae bandits.

And that's what made the Treasurer commit suicide.

His death didn't close the case. We need to interrogate his clerk.

But my superior let him go for no reason after I made such an effort to catch him.

Did it occur to you he may have had his reasons?

Father, that clerk is corrupt.

I saw his warehouse myself.

There was no good reason to let him go.

What did the Commissioner say?

To stop meddling or he'd let me go.

So you can wrap up a case even when the Commissioner can't?

I refuse to just ignore this.

The new Treasury official won't keep that clerk on either.

Well, I intend to look into this myself. You stay out of it and keep your nose clean.

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I'll allow you to stay, but only because Chun Doong requested it.

Your Ladyship, thank you.

Don't thank me. You'll earn your keep around here.

Anything, Your Ladyship. You tell me and I'll do it.

Have you ever worked at an inn?

No, but I can learn.

Then you can help prepare the worker's meals in the kitchen.

Yes, Agassi.

You know we have lots of visitors and customers.

Keep your hands to yourselves, both of you.

Sir Chun, how could we do that to you? Trust us.

- What did the lady say? - I've got kitchen duty.

Chun Doong, thank you!

Not at all.

"Chun Doong"? "Sir", all respectful and such.

Sorry, Your Sir-ness...

Anyway, it'll be "Sir" from now on!

Call me anything you like. Just don't cause any trouble here.

Dear, I swore I wouldn't. You do it too.

Swore what?

Suppose you see something and your fingers start to itch.

Close your eyes and chant,

"Asato ma, tamaso ma". (Lead me from darkness to light )

What does that mean?

How should I know?

But it keeps the inner thief locked away inside.

We can't waver, not a bit.

If you steal, you'll go to the Hell of Eternal Pain.

Here's our chance to reform. Understand?

Yes.

"Asato ma, tamaso ma., asato.."

Why so listless?

Cause I haven't eaten yet.

You must be hungry because you didn't eat last night.

Come to my quarters. I'll get you breakfast.

Thank you, Sir Chun.

See, I shorten Chun Doong to "Sir Chun".

Sir? Sir! Sir. See?

Sir? Sir! Sir.

Sorry about last night.

Has your anger subsided?

Thank you for letting them stay.

No. I got to thinking. You are right.

What are you looking for?

My powder. Where could it be?

I'll go find it for you.

No, it was just here. How will you get it?

I just will, excuse me.

"Asato ma, tamaso ma, asato ma, tamaso ma, asato..."

...tamaso ma, asato..."

Where did you get this?

I borrowed it from the lady.

Did you ask her?

No.

Borrowed as in "stole"?

Give it to me. I'll put it back when I'm done.

Give you lightning and you roast beans and eat 'em before it fades.

Give it to me. I've got to do the other side.

No, you thief.

The powder, give it to me.

I was just about to go give it to you.

I will overlook it just this one time. So keep that in mind.

"Asato ma, tamaso ma, asato ma..."

Hush! Say it to yourself!

"Asato ma, tamaso ma"

It serves you right.

Do you plan on living here as a servant?

Are you deaf now too?

Why don't you come by the inn anymore?

You told me to get out saying you can't stand me anymore.

People always say that in the heat of the moment.

Oh, Mak Soon. When did you get here?

Just now. Is the gentleman in?

Yes. But why do you want him?

To order some shoes.

Come in.

I drew an outline.

Hmm, not a lady's foot.

No, a man's.

How long is it to craft a pair of leather shoes?

Depends on the cobbler.

But who's the fellow since you're getting him shoes and all?

For a regular tavern customer, a scholar.

Ah-ha, the twit.

You know him?

If I know him or not,

no twit will wear any shoes of mine.

Go somewhere else.

What are you saying?

A million in gold, I'd still say no. Off with you.

What an odd old duck.

Odd? How so?

What's odd about me not wanting to make some shoes?

Grandfather, it's not like you don't know her. Why are you--

It's because I do know her that I'm being like this. You run along.

My word, I came to get some shoes made and only got a scolding instead!

I'll make it even clearer. Take this and get out.

I've never been so disgusted.

Disgusted?

Now, now, let's go ma'am.

You. You sneak out and make her some shoes and

bam, out you go too.

Grandpa!

Aigoo!

,Are you a government official now? Too big for your own britches!

This way, ma'am.

Right, I'm a government official!

I'll die before I make shoes for a twit!

See what happens if you ever come around here one more time!

How long has he been like this?

Old fart. Is he the only cobbler in the city?

He seems upset with you. You should go.

Now I see who's behind me getting kicked out of here.

How did I get you kicked out?

Who else told on me then?!

I never did that.

Who told the whole neighborhood?

- My grandfather, please.- Hands off!

And what about you and the Boss's first wife?

I never did anything like that!

Do all the 'didn't do anything' you want. I'll do plenty of it too!

It's a misunderstanding. We're just friends.

Mak Soon, just listen to me.

- Mak Soon! - Why is he still chasing her?

I don't know. Just watching him like that gives me a headache.

His leaving without anything. He needs a stick at least!

You know, I guess it's meant to be.

What?

Always the scholar, even as a kid.

When you'd beg and get turned away, you never complained.

You've never stuck around begging.

And even if they never gave you food, you never spit on their door wishing them bad either.

Even as a beggar, you were a little scholarly lord.

Don't say things like that anymore.

It's your decency that made you successful.

How is this success? I'm just a servant of hers.

You think it's easy to be treated like a human being? Do Gap only envies one man in the whole world... you.

There's nothing to envy.

I was still born low. It's all just talk.

People may say, "Yes, sir" to my face,

but laugh and mock me behind my back.

Well, to us you're the Dragon Steed Valley General.

There's no one like you.

Stop saying things like that and just eat.

Sir, Lord Kim's man is here to see you.

- Were you eating? - No, just finished.

First, this letter. The Young Lord sent it.

He wants to meet in Dongtok Valley for some archery.

He's been so tired lately. His face is pallid and gaunt.

Should he be practicing archery?

He's on personal leave.

Is he not well?

No, but his superior ordered him to get some rest.

Just as well, then.

You should go if you have the time.

All right. I'll meet him after lunch.

Ah, I should tell you while I'm here.

Lord Kim will be erecting the memorial...

for Miss Dong Nyeo's father

A memorial?

Yes. Outside the old village school.

Congratulations.

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A hit!

A bullseye, sir.

Pretty little thing.

Hello.

Welcome.

Bullseye!

Any time I score a bullseye, play some music and dance.

If I miss, say, "Eh" and make fun of me.

Ehhh!

You! Making fun before I get started?

Ehhh!

Just you wait. 100 out of 100 today.

A miss!

Ehhh. My lord!

Huh. How odd.

Not odd. Bizarre.

Yeah. You're right. Not missing the first one would be bizarre.

Here.

A bullseye!

Wonderful! Very, very nice!

Try a little harder.

Miss!

Ehhh!

Lord, we won't get to play and dance much.

Just hold on. You'll have your chance.

A bullseye!

So manly!

Miss!

Ehhh!

Lord, when can we play?

I can barely keep from yawning.

I can't concentrate. There's no challenge.

Say, you're alone, aren't you?

Yes.

How about a little contest?

Lord. He doesn't stand a chance.

All right. Sounds good.

We can't have a contest without a prize.

A wager, you mean?

Exactly.

What would you like to bet?

How about this?

For every miss, we take off a piece of clothing.

Sounds like fun.

We'll have music while we take off the clothes.

And when it ends, a drink!

Great. Let's try it.

You shoot first.

A hit!

A miss!

Ehhh!

Lord, dance and off with your clothes!

All right.

There!

Take it!

My lord.

Is the wine sweet? Or bitter?

It's bitter.

Dong Nyeo.

You never mentioned your father's memorial.

May I ask why?

How can I discuss such matters with you?

It's between I and Lord Kim.

You just concentrate on your job.

Welcome.

Is Hunter Kang here?

- Yes. Go in. - Thank you.

Welcome.

- Where's Do Gap?- In the back, licking his wounds.

- How is he? - It's healing, so don't worry.

Did you see the Qing merchant who agreed to take the goods?

Yes. I'm taking the goods to Dongjang dock tonight.

Then we've got to get ready.

And...

there's something else.

Please don't let us meet again once this deal is done.

I'm sorry to tell you such disappointing news.

Don't be. I'll make sure of it.

I won't impose on you again.

That's it! Dance, Young Master!

Here's your drink!

What took you so long? Come on.

What's all this?

I'm playing a game of strip archery with him here.

- Give him his punishment drink.- Here, my lord.

I'm drunk enough already.

Let's end this game with this drink as the last one.

Hurry up and drink it up.

You're being too cruel. Do you know who he is?

Of course. Lord Min's second son, isn't he?

Then please leave him be.

We can't go back on a promise.

He'll be my brother-in-law some day. Please...!

Down to one arrow each.

You first?

Please save me!

I can't take off all my clothes!

What are you talking about? Let's continue with our deal.

I'll go first then.

A hit!

It's a bullseye!

- Lord! - Where you going?

Lord! Where's our show?

♫ Come along now, let's get naked. ♫

Time we had a drink too.

Seeing as you're here, want to try your luck?

If I miss, are you going to have me strip too?

Of course.

Give it here.

I went to the Treasury with a man from the Ministry of the Interior.

Did you see the new Treasury official?

Yes, they appointed an eunuch as Chief Steward.

The Interior Minister said he had a hard time finding a replacement.

He says everyone thinks the position leads to "embezzlement and death".

He's right. They should think of the lesser ranks and keep their hands clean.

Tell me, is it true the last Treasury Minister was in league with crooks?

That's just propaganda from those Arae bandits.

We had a special squad look into it.

But there was no connection whatsoever.

Then the Minister acted alone?

I don't think it's possible to do that alone.

He probably had an accomplice.

Isn't his clerk the most likely suspect?

We thought so, but we couldn't find anything.

Who told you about the clerk?

Ah, I understand my son upset you over that.

If he weren't your boy, I'd have fired him ten times over.

He has no idea how to work with others.

I have no excuses for it.

With all his running around, I had to put him on leave.

I'll give him a good talking to while keeping him at home.

Even if his superior was wrong, he should pay the proper respect.

The men on the force are no different than brothers.

They need to look out for each other.

But his actions are like spitting in the face of his compatriots. So how could I stand still for it?

I have no words for it myself.

If he doesn't straighten out, there's nothing more I can do.

You know what's great? Chun Doong has one just like mine.

You don't like that you don't have one?

Chun Doong. Turn around a second.

What is it?

Something's on your back.

On my back? Take care of it for me.

Is it off?

Yes.

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What's that?

Can't you tell? I'm fixing the door handle.

Could you fix the lid on this box, too?

I lug it around all day, so the lid keeps rattling.

I'll fix it for you later,

so would you mind sitting over there?

Why?

Mak Soon is looking on our relationship strangely.

Who cares if she does? Tell her to look then!

No, you can't. Please go away.

Are you done with the door?

Yes, it's almost done.

She wants to have a drink together when you're done.

- Huh? - Who?

- Mak Soon. - Me, too.

No. Not you.

Why not me?

Ridiculous...

Why you always scooting over my way? Go away.

You wanted a hug from me before. So what was that then?

That was then. This is now.

Listen to you. How hurtful!

- I don't know. - Then I don't know you either!

Give me a drink, too.

Why are you so sad?

I don't feel like living.

One more.

You don't look so good. That's enough.

Keep pouring!

Everyone is nice.

Who?

You're nice. Gwi Dong's nice.

Even that Jo guy.

Everyone is nicer than me.

I'm the worst person in the world.

Don't talk like that. You used to be really nice.

But not now, right?

Now I'm the worst in the world.

I can't tell how you feel.

You told Jo to treat me well, didn't you?

Why would you do that and make me feel bad?

Now even if he wants to see me,

he won't because he feels bad and guilty toward you.

I feel sorry towards you often, too.

Don't cry.

I feel bad towards you,

but I really want to see him.

I'm sorry, Soe Dol.

No need, don't be.

What can you do?

It's nothing.

- Young Lord. - Been a while.

Is my nanny inside?

Yes, sir. Please.

Nanny.

Young Lord.

Why are you here in the middle of the day?

I was lonesome so I had a few.

What brings you here?

I wanted to ask you something.

Please, pour me a drink

The look on your face scares me.

First...

swear you won't lie to me.

When have I ever lied to you?

I understand you came to us three days after my mother passed away.

Where did this come from suddenly?

And I understand you had a newborn of your own.

What became of...

that baby?

He died soon after I left.

Lies!

Why are you...? My baby died.

In that case, who is Chun Doong's mother?

How should I know? I have no idea.

Is Chun Doong your son?

No!

No, Young Lord!

Then...

am I?

How could you...?

That's absurd!

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Alright...

Open up. Refreshments.

Aigoo, come in, come in.

Wait, what is this?

Kimchi and vegetables? Where's the good stuff?

Relax. Sam Wol's in the kitchen frying up kimchi pancakes.

So how about a drink?

In a minute. I've got a sweet hand.

Oh, what a nice pot!

Maybe you can help pay for some food when you win.

Me? Seven points.

Oh, take it then. I got a lousy five.

♪ The clerk so grand has won his hand.

Tell us what you have!

Ah, you jinxed me, I swear.

Six. It's yours.

Come home to papa!

Time for that drink.

Just don't interrupt me when they're being dealt.

I just can't see how you were once a Prefect.

Did you hold card games in your office?

Prefect, my ass. If he was a Prefect,

I was the Governor of Pyongyang.

I was a Prefect.

Shut it! We're drinking here.

Me, I'm really a Royal Inspector.

Wha--? You call this wine? It's vinegar.

Let me...

Lord Jo, if you please?

What is it?

Huh?

Who told you I was here?

Mak Soon told me.

I've stopped visiting her.

I know. That's why I came.

She's beside herself without you.

So I wanted to ask you to visit her today.

I swear...! You're the reason I don't go see her.

I know that. I appreciate that.

But this isn't about me.

Forget me. Please, do it for her.

You really mean it?

Yes.

She's making herself sick over you.

Please go.

Then for your sake, I'll go stop by.

Thank you, sir. Please look after her.

Who was that?

No idea. Either a moron

or a holy man.

Why are you so late?

I had a drink, that's why.

Madam is waiting.

- Why? - I don't know.

- Gwi Dong, you came?-Yes.

Come in.

You saw Lord Min's son today, right?

Yes.

And?

He's nicer than I thought.

Geum Ok, sit with us. Listen to your brother.

What is it about?

Your brother saw your future husband today.

I don't want that!

What do you mean? Sit down!

Did you introduce yourselves to each other?

Yes.

We shot some arrows together and had some drinks.

Good, I'm glad.

The more a man talks, the better you know him.

Of course, it's true.

He has a good character and is educated.

He's not just your average man.

He's nice looking and he was gracious in speech and actions.

That's what I thought too. I agree completely.

It doesn't matter. I won't get married!

Willful girl.

He's too good to pass up.

If you keep insisting, Father will acquiesce.

I'm so pleased you liked him too.

I'll go get some rest now.

Yes, you must be tired.

Are you crying because you're sad I like him?

Whether you like him or not, that has nothing to do with my tears.

I'm so hurt.

There's lots to be hurt about.

How could you? I trusted you the most in the whole world.

Older Brother, don't you know how I feel?

Are you talking about Chun Doong again?

Chun Doong... can't be your husband.

If you don't like Young Master Min, we'll find someone else.

Anyone, but not Chun Doong.

I hate them all! Get out!

Enough already, huh?

Just pay up already.

I'll pay. Don't worry.

When have you ever paid, huh?

This...

What are you doing?

I'm in the outhouse and this guy starts bugging me.

I'll pay you back even if it costs me a liver.

You're drunk. Where are you headed?

Where? The village past the other side of town.

There's nothing here.

Let's see your identification.

Identifi--

Here.

- And mine, sir. - Phew. Garlic breath.

- C'mon. - Never mind. Go on.

Fine then. C'mon, doofus.

Quit calling me doofus.

Hey, he's drunk again.

You know him?

Yes, sir.

He lives in a village by the river.

Odd. That policeman...

He said...

you live near the river.

You know him?

Think whatever you want.

We're ready, sir.

It's done.

It can't be.

Mapo, Sogang, Dongjak,

we've got men at all the docks watching every ferry.

Our goods were shipped out three days ago.

From where?

Dongjak. On a Qing Chinese vessel.

I can't believe it. We had patrols at Dongjak every night.

Not too bright, are you?

- Is Jin Deuk there? - Sir.

- Get that guy and come in! - Sir.

What man?

Just wait.

He works on a boat for Jin, the Chinese merchant.

Tell him what you told me about what you saw three days ago.

I don't know about any antlers, but I definitely smelled ginseng.

- On the Qing vessel? - Yes.

Qing...

Let me have him.

He won't be missed. He's yours.

Salt here! Get your salt!

Get your salt!

Salt! Dried in May, baked in the sun! Salt!

Get your salt!

Salt!

Salt!

Salt! Sa-!

Salt!

Mak Soon!

Mak Soon, Mak Soon!

Mak Soon!

Mak Soon!

Mak Soon, stop! Mak Soon, stop!

Mak Soon, Mak Soon.

Mak Soon, Mak Soon!

Mak Soon, Mak Soon!

Mak Soon...!

Mak Soon!

Is it really you? You know how long I've searched for you?

Spare me!

I don't want to kill you! I want to thank you!

I don't want your gratitude!

Seeing you again... Twenty-five years! Twenty-five.

Gwi Dong! Gwi Dong!

Where's Gwi Dong?

In his room.

- Please ma'am. - Let me go.

You little...!

What did you do to Young Master Min?

Young Master Min?

What exactly did you do at the archery practice field?

No...

You...

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♫ It is so far away, further than the clouds, further than the mountains ♫

♫ We can´t meet and that causes me great pain. ♫

~Preview~

Takes away hundreds of thousands of families.

Tell the boy to come.

You will enjoy happiness in the future.

You will encounter tragedy.

Must go in. You will return and claim your inheritance.

Don't be afraid.

Your father has come.

He has gone to look for you.

I hate you, I want to kill you. But I am unable to hate you.

Is it hard to open your mounth?

How can you call me! Claimed the life of your father!

You don't know the history. I told you there was an accomplice.

Your father has raised his daughter wrong.

Why let me be so pitiful?

Didn't you say I was the only woman you liked!

I thought I would die the day Chun Doong's father appeared.

Also, today Nanny told Chun Doong everything.

It's said she is the child's real mother.

Why did he abandon me?

Mother.