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My Lord. What is it?Two government

messengers here. Ask them in. Right.

Please. PleaseG'day. G'day.

Sit down, please. Thank you.

Now, gentlemen, you want to see me.

What's it about?I read this. Thank you.

Prefect one.

HmmHuh He's a good friend of mine. I'll

certainly help if I can.

Right. Lin Ying.

Yes, teacher?Shao Wu. Yeah,

right, coming.

Teacher, what can I do?Read this.

My dear friend, I've had bad news.

Apparently my home county, Long San, is

suffering from a drought and therefore

sending 1000 tails of gold to the Relief

Fund. However, as you know, there are

many bandits in that area, and as I know

you have some extremely good fighters in

your circus. I should be grateful if you

could spare a few of them to escort the

gold to Long San. With best wishes,

Prefect Wang.

And here our story begins. In

1887, in the Qing dynasty, the

county of Lung San was hit by the worst

drought ever experienced there. The crops

withered in the fields, the livestock

perished by the thousand, and the people

began to die of starvation. But if the

land was short of food, it had no

shortage of bandits, and it was to

protect the relief shipment of gold from

these banditsthat two noted circus

performers were asked to escort the

bullion to the famine-stricken county.

As the people began to die in the

streets, local officials anxiously

awaited news of the arrival of the

much-needed relief girl.

My lord, do you have any

idea yet when this girl may arrive here?

All I heard was it left on the 6th.

Well, I suppose it all depends on how

it's been brought here. But it should

arrive any day now. I just

hope that it gets here soon. May I ask,

sir, do you know how many escorts it has?

Well, I understand there's only two of

them. In that case, shouldn't we make an

escort up to go and meet him?

Right. Well, as Jay's the commander of

the local militiamen, he should fix it.

Yes, my lord.

Unfortunately, my men aren't very good.

And so, I don't think they'd be much use

for this. Well, what do you suggest

then?

Uh.. I think I'll ask Teacher Sue. At his

school, there's some good men. Maybe he

could lend some to us. Good.

You ought to go and ask him.

Hodge!

Hodge!

Teacher?That was very impressive.

Ah

Well now, your swordplay, I

must say, is extremely impressive. Why,

thank you.

Good!

That's good. Very good.

Well now I have to admit this. You two

are the best I've had here. From what

I've seen, the two of you

would be a match for anybody that I can

think of. Thank you, thank you.

You're much too kind, but still,

we'd like to hear you say it. Hmm

Greetings, sir. Sit down.

Well, it's very nice to see you, Captain.

Now, how can I help?Well, sir,

because of the drought that we've been

suffering here, the government is sending

1000 tails of gold as a relief fund.

However, we're worried about the bandits.

And we need some men to act as an escort.

Oh.

Of course, of course. My best men,

Chen Wei, and over here,

Gong So. Oh, of

course I've heard of them. Thank you. Oh,

well now thank you, sir. I'll tell the

governor. Ohh I'll go right now.

Hey, they're here.

Listen, let's rest, ehHmm

Good day, sir. Just stopping for a rest

here?Where are you going to, eh

We're going to Long...

It's quite a long way. A long way.

You're going to Long Sang County?No,

we're not. We're going to My Cheeto.

Why do you ask that?Nothing.

NothingJust curious. Right.

We're going.

Hold it. That's ours.

This one's yours. Let's go.

Well then, what went wrong?We're sorry.

Those two. They're tough.

Where did they go?Up north, to Mai

Chito. Where will they sleep?

Uh, well, there's only one place there.

That's the Yuchao Inn. Hmm

ohh Come in,

come in.

Please, come in.

This way.

You got any rooms?Oh, yes, of course. Oh,

Chang. Take him upstairs. Right away.

This way, please.

PleaseThis way.

Mister, you come far?How long you

staying here?Just a night. Oh, I see.

Uh, and the lady here. Oh, I want a

separate room. Oh, sure. All right, come

with me.

Will this room be all right, miss?Of

course. Good. Is there anything you need

now?No, nothing right now. All right.

Yes?Can I see you?Who is it?

The manageress here.

Good day. Nice to have you here. Well,

thank you. Do come in.

You on your way to Lung Shan?

No, to Pasung To. Pasung

To. Let me see.

That's quite a way now.

Well now, if there's anything you should

need,Just let me know. I'd be

very pleased to do it for you. You only

have to say the word. Thanks.

Tell me, what does your husband think?You

going to guest rooms, I mean.

He died last year and left me this place.

I'm sorry. And you so young, too.

Ah That's a strong bag for carrying

valuables, huhIs that what it is?That's

right. That's what it's for. Well, we

could keep it for you in the safe. It's

more secure.

Hey. Hmm

I'll keep it here. Just so I know where

it is.

Well, what's in it?It's very valuable.

Very. It's cold.

Well, be careful. Oh, sure.

You like some tea?I'll get it.

Oh, I'm sorry. I'm so sorry. I'm

so sorry. How can I

leave now?

Listen, we'll go together, ehI'll

hide you. Right.

You watch that bag. I'll be back.

Well then, what's he got?He said that

it's gold. Oh.

HuhWell, let's relieve him of that, ehAnd

let's work out how to do it.

I mean, I don't think you can do it.

HmmI think I can. I mean there's

always one way Well

give it a try He likes me I'm

sure He meant to tear my skirt I

know he did You meant to?

That fat old cow

Really?It's part of my

strategy Don't you know?

No I don't Strategy?For what

then?

Well if you don't knowYou'll soon find

out. HmmI'll find out

you're a lecture. Hey, Lin Yang.

I must admit, it was embarrassing.

It was an accident. I was clumsy.

Oh. Oh. This'll buy you a new dress.

Oh, now look, I can't accept it. Oh, I

can't accept your money. I can't. Please.

No.

umm Listen. I really do like you, you know

YouYou're just trying to get around me,

aren't you?Well, why shouldn't I?You can

hardly blame me. Well... Who's

that?

Lin Ying.

HmmLin Ying! Lin Ying, Lin Ying!

What's wrong with you?Something I've done?

You know what?Uh, yeah, sorry,

sorrySo you should be.

Look, I'll apologize.

Dear Miss Lin, I'm very sorry.

I'm sorry, I'm sorry. All right?

Don't want apologies. They're no use to

me. But while we're on this mission,

you keep off the girls. All right, I

will. And I've said I'm sorry. Please

forgive me.

HmmUh The bag! It's not there!

The bag?Oh. It's been stolen. It's what?

Been stolen?But that's the goal for those

starving people. Is it?

Don't worry. I expected this. Those

thieves will be very disappointed.

Rocks! Damn it!

Where's the gold?Speak up.

I swear to you, I didn't open that

bag. Is that

right, ehTell

me. Where did the gold go?

Spiralled wings and flew off. Speak up.

AyeLousy bitchTrying to get it all for

yourself. No. I

swear I didn't. Please don't

kill me. I swear I didn't steal a

gull. That's what you say?

All right, get out. You're too stupid

to have taken it. Get

out! Thank you

very much. Thank you.

All right, just stay there. Well,

why should we?Who are you?

It doesn't matter. But you're not going

through the Lung Shan. Not without my

permission, and that's for certain. We've

come a long way. So please, let us pass

through.

Sure I will. But,

one condition. And what's that?

Well, it's very simple. You can pass

through, but the chair stays here.

Otherwise, I'll have your head.

If that's what you want, come and take

it. Come on then.

Just try.

All

right, get back.

Watch the stuff.

yeah

What style does he use?Well, I'm not

sure. It's hard to say. What?

You fought for them and you don't know?

Listen, boss, it's just different.

Like nothing I've ever seen. Really

strange. Well, from what he says,

it sounds like that fella from the

circus. I

remember, I once saw him performing.

And that girl as well. We'll get her as

well. Let's get started with plan number

two.

If we can get hold of that gold, we're

all going to be rich for life.

Help me.

Help

me.

Quick!

All right, you. What's going on?

Mind your own damn business, you!

Now wait. What is it?

You're going. But what will I do?

All right, come along.

Let's go. Those men?They beat it. Let's

go then. Hey, listen, this

girl's had a bit of a shock. She's not

feeling too good. So let her ride in the

chair. EhWhat?

Listen. Remember what I said.

No women, not until we're finished. I

thought that we'd agreed that. Now look,

I'm being nice. The girl needs help. All

right?

All rightThank you, miss.

You do it. What do you say?

You carry the chair. HuhIf you're

going to be so gallant, then follow

through. Right.

All right. RightRight

Come on in.

Well, I must say, that's great. You

and your daughter have done a damn good

job. All

right, now that he's taken the bait,

tell me, what next?

Well, they both fight well. So if it's

at all possible, we should try and split

them up. Oh, I think I've got it.

You can invite the guy for a meal, say

that you want to thank him. And while

he's with you, I'll get the girl.

That's a good idea. But

what if he won't come?What then?

Well, she does have a point there,

doesn't she?He'll come.

Your daughter will take care of that.

Who's inviting you?

It's that girl.

Listen, you shouldn't go. Why not?

It's a trap. I'm sure of it. You may be

right, but let's find out if it is.

At least then I know what to expect

there. I mean, I'll be on my guard.

You just want to see the girl. I'd like

to know who my enemies are. And I've had

plenty of experience in this. I'll be all

right. Now you go in and rest.

Don't order me around. Go on then. Hey,

listen, Lin Ying,

don't be mad. I'm not. Just go!

Right. HmmWon't be long.

Now do have some more wine. Oh, thankyou.

Mr. Wu, I'm most grateful.

Without you, she'd have been

hurt. That's all right.

In something like that, what else could a

man do?I mean, it's his duty.

If he didn't, then he's no man. I'm glad

I was able to help.

Very good. Regrettably, not

many men are like you. One meets

so very few. I mean,

someone from the old school with a good

sense of honor. Uh, and to be such an

able fighter as well.

Eat, huhPlease, you're flattering

me. I'm just stating the truth and

nothing more, huh

Now then, I want to thank you, too. I'm

very grateful. So, here's to you.

Uh, no. I've had enough. Come on.

A man like yourself?He can drink more

than that. I mean, take my

daughter. Even she drinks more than that.

Hey, Sulan, you show him.

Right. Drink yours too. Cheers.

All right, here's to you again. Uh..

I don't think I can.

Get in position. I'm going.

All

right then, you. What do you want?

I want your life.

Hey, get out.

Now then, tell me, where's the gold,

ehSpeak up! I won't.

You make it quick, or I'll kill

you!

I won't!

Ohh

Lin Yang. Hey, you all

right?Yes, I am. I came back as fast as

I could. You...

You needn't have bothered. Go on. You can

go on back to your girlfriend for all I

care. Hey, now look. You were right.

It was just a trap. I was nearly killed.

Don't you care?HmmWell, it was your own

damn fault and I've had enough of you.

You can go on by yourself. I'm leaving.

Now wait. Lin Ying, you can't do this.

Let go!

Hideous! You're

useless. Good for nothing.

I wish I'd been there. I'd have taken

this line to pieces I want. We've got to

get that guy. Yes, I know that.

But he's really a tough character. Azoa.

You always told me that you and your men

could handle anything.

All right, you. You can have a

try now. Go to the ferry and you'll get

him there. Right.

Ferry, you there!

Right. Come in.

Right.

Want to cross over?Yeah, look. And I want

to get this card across too, right?

I'll have to get some help.

Hey! You fellas there!

Come in here and give me a hand with

this. I've got a heavy load here.

I don't have any quarrel with you. It's a

layoff. Yeah?

You're wrong there. You killed some of

our friends yesterday, and you're going

to pay for that.

Right.

Huh

Come on, come on

Quickly, come on.

Quick! Hurry!

Do as I say, or I'll kill you!

ohh

Binyang!

Come here!

And hurry!

Lin Ying. Lin

Ying. If it wasn't for you, we'd have

lost that gold.

I'm

drowning.

This is your fault. I'm soaked through

and I'll probably catch cold. Well, you

pushed me in first, and I got to feeling

lonely. And so I thought I'd have some

company. Hmph!

You rat! Am I?What does that make you?

And watch your tongue, or I'll spank you.

You try! I'll

show you, you won't spank anyone! All

right.

It's lucky I can catch Will. If I

couldn't, you could have taken my head

off with this rock. You come here! All

right, you win. You win.

Come on. When are you gonna stop being as

stubborn as you are?I can't stop. I'm

born like this. You change, not me.

So then, you got that?Hmph!

Yes, all right, all rightI'm

giving in. It's all my fault. You were

quite right. It's my fault.

Now then. Check my clothes. See if

they're dry. Hey,

when we arrive at the next village, I'll

buy you a meal.

Now come on, let's not quarrel anymore.

Hmm

Here!

Now look, things are getting pretty rough

around here. Let's keep our eyes open.

Come on.

Who are you?

I'm a Korean Akodo man, but I'm an

admirer of kung fu.

And I'd like to have a contest. Well, as

I don't know you. No thanks.

That's all right. We haven't met yet, but

let's skip the formalities. Ah, it's just

a job I'm being paid for.

Understand?

Well, whenever you're ready then.

Listen, I'll take him. Hey. Wait.

This one's real tough. Well, we'll see.

Hey!

Hey, first things first, huhGet the gold.

Now let's go.

Dad.

You're gonna die now.

Listen, you all right?

Hey, hey, don't get nervous. We were

asked to come here just to meet you. This

gentleman here is the head of our

militia, Yang Ji. And this

is one of the leading citizens, Su

Yadou. We were both assigned to

meet you.

Can you prove that?Uh

I had to make certain. We've had a lot of

trouble. I am sorry. Oh, that's all

right. Now then, you must be exhausted.

Perhaps you'd both like to rest a while

at my place. Listen. We've

finished our job. The gold's arrived and

let them take it. And then we can visit

Teacher's brother here. Right.

Captain, we've things to do. Perhaps

you'd take over the gold. But still, when

you've the time, I'll need a receipt. Of

course. Of course.

UmAs a matter of fact, we're having a

dinner for you tonight. And the gold?Hmm

We'll store it at my place. All right.

We'll see you later then.

Goodbye. Goodbye. Goodbye.

Take it.

We may as well face it.

It's no use. There's

no business. So

then we'd better move on. Hello. Hello

Teacher. Teacher.

Sao, Ling Ying, how

nice. Sit down.

Cousin Wu, remember me, Sing Li?Of

course, but you've grown.

Please.

Huh Sao, have you been hurt?

We've been in several fights. It's my

back. It got hurt. Better go to my place.

Then I can take a look at it for you.

Thanks. Thanks a lot. Listen, you

come with me and change your clothes.

Right. RightPlease.

Oh, dear.

you've got a bad injury there it's quite

serious what do we do uh

it's all right I can use acupuncture on

it you'll see and once I've given you a

couple of treatments here you'll be all

right oh good

Sao Wu your clothes thanks

uncle can I have a word with you hmm

Well now, what is it?

Listen, he's got a bad wound and he

really ought to rest. So then, I'll go

to town, find Mr. Sue, and get that

receipt for the gold. So then, you take

care of him. Hmm, sure, but

get back soon. Oh, sure I will. See you.

Hey, listen, you come with me. Sure.

Bye. Bye bye. Bye. See you later.

I must say, we're extremely grateful for

your help. Now I better take the gold to

the mayor's place. Then he can shear it

out. Those poor folk really need it now.

So then, I'll be on my way now.

Goodbye. Thanks once again. All

right, pick up the gold. Sir. Right.

Hold it. Captain

Yang, I worked very hard to get that

gold here. And if you're thinking of

taking it, you're on.

It's staying right here.

Listen, are you mad?We

need that gold for all the refugees.

And if you try to hold it up, the law

will deal with you.

The law?Well,

I'm the law.

The fool.

ohh Even split into three, this will make

us very rich men. You're

right. But look, we'll have to leave

here. I think we should head for Manchow.

Right. Let's get going. Hold it!

You rat! And I thought you were an honest

man. What a laugh. You must be

the biggest rogue of them all, you lousy

thief! And what's happened to that

captain?Did you kill him?

Well, that's something you're never gonna

find out. But now that you know the

truth, what'll you do?

I tell you this! You

try and take that gold out, and it'll

kill you!

Well, you can hardly expect me to take

that threat very seriously.

You'll soon be all right. I'm very

grateful to you. No. It's

nothing. It's the least I can do.

Oh, listen. Where's Lin Ying?

Uh, she went downtown for the receipt.

I wondered where she got to. Teacher!

Teacher!

Ah-san, what's wrong with you?He's been

badly hurt. Yes, and so have you.

Lie down here, I'll fix this, and don't

you worry now.

Oh, what's happened?

Hassan, what happened?

Mr. Su, he grabbed that gold. He

wounded me. Lin Ying's still fighting

there. I know.

Somebody's got to help her.

You're here, huhThen you can die, too.

Listen, I'll get the gold. You take him.

How silly. You can't wait to

die. It's you who die.

What?All right,

let's fight this out up on the hill then.

If you've the guts!

On the hill?

Right!

You leave that there. You gotta. Hmm

Hey!

Damn it. You take the gold.

I'll stay, right?

Catch

it.

Polish.

oh