All language subtitles for Temple.of.the.White.Elephant.1964.dvdrip.x264.mdid

Here, that's the border of the protectorate of Sikkim

and there over the mountains there's the reign of Jade

I met the Maraja of Jadavpur

at a reception, smart and corteous man

A great friend of the British!

He organised a tiger-hunt in your honour.

That's magnificent Reginald,

I think we'll have a wonderful time in Sikkim.

Yes Cynthia.

And even more in London.

This silence leaves me in awe.

Don't worry Cynthia, we have an escort.

There's nothing to fear.

Fire!

Reginald!

Cynthia!

Reginald!

Reginald!

Cynthia!

Victory!

Victory! Let's go!

Another squad has been attacked

by the cult of the white elephant.

Twenty Sepoys were killed.

And I also have to tell you,

that the Viceroy's daughter has been kidnapped.

Reginald Milliner was killed.

He was taken captive

and taken away together with miss Montague.

So, he's still alive.

I don't know whether to wish him death.

Those bandits have the habit

of torturing the prisoners.

Those who escaped were in such a bad way

that didn't survive long.

Our duty, gentlemen,

is to destroy this cult.

Capture these assassins and make our streets safe.

Where are these bandits hiding, sir Robert?

The survivor told us that after the attack

those men were headed north-east.

Going in that direction, they must

have headed toward the village of Bonorea.

This village is right beside the river

that divides our province of Sikkim

from the reign of Jadavpur.

Have they crossed Jadavpur's border?

We don't know.

All we know about them

is that they live in an underground pagoda,

and have a white elephant as idol.

But their hideout is so well hidden in the deep jungle

that we still haven't managed

to find them.

The Maraja of Jadavpur is our ally

and a good friend of the Viceroy.

I'm sure he wouldn't argue

if we arranged an armed expedition

to find the pagoda.

You'll never be a good diplomat,

Captain Willoughby.
You'll never be a good diplomat,

Captain Willoughby.

In many countries a good soldier

has the duty to be a good diplomat as well

but especially in India, this is compulsory.

Jadavpur is an independent state

and the Maraja is more than jealous

of his privileges.

We can't risk

hurting his feelings!

Should we stay here and do nothing then?

Tonight I'll give a party to honour the Maraja.

I'll inform him of the kidnap of the Viceroy's

daughter, and also that the

kidnappers have crossed the border into Jadavpur.

I'm sure he will give us his help.

I've already planned everything.

All I'm asking you, gentlemen,

is to show the Maraja

the highest possible respect.

Thank you.

Would you like something?

We met at Bengala's lancers party

in Bombay, do you remember?

Oh yes, Captain.

My plan was this:

I would have followed their trail with my Sepoys

and I would have ravaged the whole jungle,

but sir Robert's weapon is diplomacy.

John the Errant Knight,

commanding his Sepoys

saves the lady

from the dragon's clutches,

they marry and live happily ever after.

I don't get your irony.

What will they do to Cynthia?

They say she's a beautiful girl;

she'll probably find a place in

some harem.

What about us? Is there something we can do?

Would you like to organise a harem

here? Ah! I think

that's a good idea!

You always make fun of everything!

As long as I can, mylady.

Life's too short.

Here now, tomorrow you might be under

a white elephant's paw.

So let's enjoy ourselves!

Dick! How can you be so cinical

about Reginald?

After all, my dear friend, we can't

help him now.

Look. The honour-guest is coming.

the Maraja of Jadavpur.

Your Highness.

Dick, stop!

What the ? How rude...

Lieutenant Richard Ramsey

You know, your Highness...

Later, Lieutenant!

A bloody scandal!

You're right, Captain.

Inconceivable!

That Ramsey: he's a hot-head.

Dick must've gone mad.

I don't know what happened to him.

Would please accept my excuses, your Highness.

You've gathered under your roof

India's most beautiful women.

Unfortunately, your Highness, the most beautiful

woman of India

can't be here tonight

with your Highness.

I hope nothing terrible

happened to her, that could

ruin this wonderful party.

Something really serious happened, your Highness.

And I'm forced to ask you

for help and suggestions.

Would your highness please follow me?
for help and suggestions.

Would your highness please follow me?

As you wish.

Ramsey!

Great Sahib,

I found the Lieutenand who was

rummaging in the safe.

How dare you!

Lieutenant!

Willoughby!

Boyle!

Escort Lieutenant Ramsey

in his room.

How could you ever forgive me,

your Highness, for letting you see

such a tremendous scene?

I must confess that in my long career

never before

a thing like this happened.

How beautiful these porcelains are.

What were we discussing, sir Robert?

How can I be of help?

Lieutenant Richard Ramsey

found guilty of dishonourable acts

has been condemned

to demotion and to two years

of fortress

Captain Willoughby, please proceed

and carry on the verdict.

Sergeant, escort the prisoner to his cell

Yessir!

Soldiers, forward!

March!

You're a stupid, Dick.

If you were in trouble

why didn't you ask for help?

I wouldn't have left you alone.

Thank you, John.

But you couldn't do anything, I was

up to my ears in troubles.

You know how it goes: I

started playing and began to lose.

Then you keep on playing, hoping

to win; and you only keep losing more.

Until you find yourself

without any hope.

Even if the situation was so dire, you

should have spoken with somebody before going on.

All the officers of the regiment would

have helped you out of your troubles.

Come on Dick!

Friends are always there for help

in such situations. And you know that

we are your friends.

Guard!

Thank you John. Don't forget to

bring me some cigars.

Anyone who will provide information

to capture the prisoner who

escaped from the fort

of Sikkim, will receive

a bounty of

a thousand rupees.

Signed: the governor

of the state of Sikkim

sir Robert Molton.

Saibh!

You're under arrest.

Get up and come with us.

I said get up!

Go.

Go!

Thank you.

If this is what death looks like

then she's more than welcome.

No, it's life.

I remember I saw

that huge snake

and then I went blank.

And now I see you

like a dream.

Look!

You've been lucky Saidh.

A few seconds more and you would have been dead.

Are you feeling better?

What were you doing

alone in the jungle?

I was hunting in Sikkim

and I got lost.

I've been wondering for two days

in this green hell.

You've chosen a nice place to get lost into.

But now you're saved

We'll show you the way back to Sikkim.

Thanks

And now

if I'm not to nosy

where were you heading?

We're on an important mission:

we're looking for my brother.

Are you from Sikkim

or Jadavpur?

No, I...

...I'm the princess of Madras

a small state east

of Jadavpur.

My name is Dhara.

Our people was oppressed

by a group of bandits that would

loot our cities

and then disappear back into

the jungle.

My brother, prince Bahram,

went on an expedition

to chase the bandits

and kill them.

He never came back,

and so did his soldiers.

Come Saibh

I'll show you the way.

I'm not really sure about

going back to Sikkim.

Would you like to come with us?

I could be of help.

You're not used to this kind of life, Saibh.

It's better if you go back to Sikkim.

Our situation does not allow us

to turn down any help, Sandok.

Come with us.

My lady...

...he said he was hunting.

You go hunting with a rifle, not with this.

I ran out of ammunitions.

I threw the rifle away.

What's your name?

Dick Ramsey.

So Dick, come

with us, I'll have two guards.

He took us by suprise, sir.

It's not our fault.

He's smart and clever,

I don't blame you Sergeant.

Which way did he go?

He crossed the river and disappeared into the jungle,

but without orders I could not

cross the border of Jadavpur.

Well; now find my someone

how know his way into Jadavpur.

Yessir!

Krishna!

Make arrangements with Captain Willoughby,

take your men, and lead us

on the trail of Lieutenant Ramsey.

I'll do as you say.

Soldiers, forward!

My lady, someone's following us.

Who could it be?

It could be someone

from the cult.

We'll soon find out.

It's dangerous, be careful!

I'll take him alive.

Sahib, you go on,

and try to distract it from me.

I'll take care of it.

Don't kill him!

Don't worry Sahib; he won't die

so easily. He's a

strong man.
so easily. He's a

strong man.

If you're breathing, you can talk.

Who are you? What do you want from us?

Talk, damn you, talk!

He's one of them.

Damn you!

You were right Sahib.

They know we're here and they're spying on us.

Well. He'll cause no more

troubles. Give me the knife Saihb!

Wait

Don't kill him.

Why not?

He's one less we'll have to

kill later.

It might be

but he's more useful to us alive.

He might tell us

were the cult's hideout is,

we might keep him as a hostage.

You're right.

It's our only hope to find

my brother.

Of course, my lady.

Take a rope Saihb,

I'll tie him to the tree.

Now you'll tell us where

your friends are hiding.

I've met guys tougher than you, but

the've always ended up spitting it out.

Enough, stop!

That's necessary, do you understand?

You should not pity him.

Don't waste your pity on those assassins.

Yes, Dick.

You'll end up killing him.

But we need him alive to talk.

Look how you've beaten him.

Let's wait until tomorrow.

Look!

You're right.

They belong to the prisoner.

Let's go!

Forward!

Why didn't you report me

when you saw me?

A British deserter-officer

it's worth more than a thousand rupees.

I see you're well informed.

And you could be very useful to me.

What do you mean?

You see, an officer

knows many precious

secrets.

If you're willing to pay.

We could arrange an exchange,

but you'll have to take me to your boss. Shush!

Damn!

We've been betrayed!

The prisoner escaped!

What happened?

He's gone.

He escaped.

No!

How did that happen?

Somebody cut the rope

and it could have only been you.

Are you mad?

Why should I have done it?

He's so strong that maybe

he managed to escape by himself.

Not even the devil would have been able

to untangle those knots.

And the rope was cut.

So, it must have been you who did this!

No, stop, no!

I didn't do it, you have to believe me!

What would have I gained from this?

Because you're one of them.

I've always known it.

I made the mistake of letting you live.

But I'll soon fix that!

Leave him!

Walk!

You've done a good job

Lieutenant Ramsey.

Our boss is waiting

at the pagoda. Let's go!

You...

...you're only a coward!

A traitor!

I'll kill you for this.

We have a litlle something to settle, you and I.

But we don't have time now.

Take him away!

That's not really tempting.

Lock him in the second cell.

Let's go, Brahmu is eager to see you.

Here, I've brought you a gift

which I'm sure will calm your anger.

I don't want you to touch me with impure hands.

Who's she?

The princess of Madras.

Brahmu will be very pleased.

I warn you, she's not docile.

We'll tame her;

now take her to my room,

quick.

I give her to you.

What will happen to her?

Do you want a piece of advice?

Try not to be

too nosy if you want to

get out of the pagoda alive.

When will I speak with your boss,

eventually?

When Brahmu says so; you'll stay

in your room until a man will call you.

And don't forget:

you're in a sacred place.

If you'll venture outside of

your room without an escort,

trust me, you'll be immediately

killed.

I'm Dahra, princess of Madras.

I'll never wear servile clothes.

And I will not bow

to Brahmu.

Remember:

in this sacred temple

there are only faithful obedience

or death.

So...

I will accept my death.

Sure; everybody says so; then they change their minds.

Even your brother.

Where's Pahra?

Where's my dear brother?

Tell me, what have you done

to him, you assassins!

Your brother will obey.

Or he will have to die.

Britishman

I know that you would like to talk.

Right.

But on certain condition.

Tell me what I want to know

and you'll be covered in gold.

But if you try to fool me

you'll be killed.

I've come here voluntarily

you can trust me.

I'd like to show you something

that will make sure you won't fool me.

Look!

Dick

Dick

For god's sake, help me.

I can't stand it any longer.

Tell me where those rifles are

and we'll free you.

I haven't said a thing, Dick.

You have to hold your tongue.

You too!

I'm to attached to life

I'm not a hero, Reginald.

Don't talk

you don't have to talk!

Don't betray your friends.

Enough.

Don't talk, Dick!

He won't resist much.

I have to know where the rifles,

the cannons,

the gundpowder are.

Why torturing him? I'll tell you where they are.

That's why I'm here.

What Millner will tell me

will let me know

if you're lying.

Fair enough.

But who tells me that after

I've talked you won't kill me?

I could be a dangerous witness.

You've come here

voluntarily, you've said it yourself.

I don't have many options

I'll tell you where the weapon depot is

but if you think you can beat the British

you're mad.

Look:

that is the symbol of our people.

It means power

determination, patience.

It's chained.

But when its endurance

will be over, then it will

break free, and nobody

will be able to stand against it!

And the British army will be swept away!

Let's go

Prince.

Have you made up your mind

and decided to bow to Brahmu?

Go away.

Brahmu is only a wicked assassin.

Then you'll have to die.

You dog!

Do you think I'm afraid of death?

You'll die tomorrow, and your

sister Dahra will see you

dying.

Dahra!

Your sister has sworn

obedience to our cult, and

now she's Brahmu's favourite slave.

You're a liar!

Let me see her!

Liar! LIAR!

Prince Bahran

it's me, Sandok!

You

why are you here?

You should have protected my sister.

Unfortunately we were betrayed, prince.

It doesn't matter anymore.

Now we have to get ready to die.

No prince!

I'll save you!

I'll save you!

What could you do, my friend?

No, no!

Have mercy.

Have mercy of me!

Men

this Indian has betrayed his people

he wore the oppressor's

uniform, he fought against

his brothers.

What does he deserve?

Death! Death!

Brahmu, let's throw him on the sacred fire.

For thirst of gold, this

traitor sold his country to the British.

Now his thirst will

be quenched.

Death!

Please! I don't want to die!

I don't want to die!

Have mercy.

Mercy!!

Go!

It's ready, let's proceed.

No! I don't want to die!

I don't want to die!

Mercy!

Whoever you are, please have mercy!

Please, kill me.

Shut up!

It's me,

Dick.

Dick!

Yes.

Is that you?

Be quiet. If they hear us, we're

done.

Shush! They're coming.

Before organising the expedition in

Sikkim, I want Millner to confirm the

details the English traitor gave us.

Brahmu, let me torture him with

fire. Millner will talk.

No.

We don't have time.

And I don't think Ramsey lied.

He's not brave enough to risk his life.

He's too coward and

eager for gold.

And so?

Once we'll have those cannons

we can begin our holy war

against the British.

John we'll be here any moment with his Sepoys.

Don't worry about me.

Try to rescue Cynthia.

I can't break the chains, but

I can do something for you.

Come on, my friend.

Your pain will end soon.

Think of Cynthia

I'll save her, trust me.

Miss Montague, don't be afraid

it's me, Richard Ramsey, Lieutenant of the

lanciers, I'm here to save you,

out in the jungle there's a group of Sepoys

follow me, quick!

Brahmu

Cynthia, please, trust me.

Raktham.

Brahmu.

gibberish

They've drugged her.

Wake up!

Stop!

You're surrounded.

I surrender.

Take him away.

Tomorrow Brahmu will judge your

treason.

The trail disappeared

I don't understand.

Let's camp here.

We'll continue tomorrow.

Yessir!

Squad!

At ease!

Dahra is in danger.

You have to help me.

We have to do something.

Yes prince.

Yes.

Come on Sandok, come on.

Traitor! Death to the Britishman!

Avenge us Brahmu!

He tried to steal the virgin of the pagoda

death to him!

You tried to fool me,

now you won't escape the punishment

I inflict on you.

There's a bounty for he who will bring

miss Montague back to the Viceroy, I've tried to get it.

You're still lying.

But it won't do you any good.

Soon you will pay

your treason with life!

Don't touch me!

To the leopards' pit!

I want to enjoy his death,

and I want to see the others die as well.

The British officer,

the prince of Madras,

everyone! EVERYONE!

My friend, go

and save Dahra, don't worry about me.

No prince.

You see that's impossible,

find Dahra, please.

Shall we take the giant as well?

No, the prince only

the other one is for

Guhpor's entertainment.

Quick prince!

Brahmu is waiting.

Come on!

Let's move!

We have to run away.

The keys!

That way!

Careful!

Don't move.

We have to find another way out.

This way.

Let's try.

Dahra...is down there.

That British...

...I'll kill him.

According to our law

I grant you to fight

for your life.

That's the first of your laws that I like.

Who will I fight against?

Here he is.

He might be a traitor, but he knows how to fight.

You're done.

You have to bring them back alive.

I haven't betrayed you, Dahra.

I believe you.

Take care of her.

Quick, get them!

Dick, leave me here.

They won't find me.

Come on.

Try to reach John and his Sepoys.

Come on.

And then, you'll come back for me.

John can't be too far, prince

take care of Dahra.

Don't worry about us, we'll make it, don't worry.

No Dick.

We'll go on together.

Since my sister wants it to be this way.

What are you doing?

They're following us.

We should hide,

we can't do much else.

The British office can't proceed.

But we're one hour ahead of them.

If we help him they won't catch us.

Please, listen:

you should not hold a grudge against Dick

for what happened.

He did it to find the pagoda.

Do you understand?

We managed to save Bahran.

It's to early to say.

I want you to be friends with Dick.

I would have felt bad if I had killed you, Sahib.

You're a brave man.

I swear I would have felt worse.

We all trust you.

Don't forget that Brahmu is a dangerous enemy.

Brahmu is dead.

I killed him.

No; he's still alive.

Why do you say that, Sahib?

Look at Cynthia.

She's still under his spell.

Do you think...

...she will ever recover?

I don't know Reginald.

I know she's hypnotised.

Cynthia will be under Brahmu's spell

until that man

will willfully

free her.

Or until he's

killed.

And who is Brahmu?

I don't know.

Careful!

Bahram, are you hurt?

That's nothing.

He's dead.

He's dead.

The wound is only superficial,

but he's bleeding a lot.

What can we do?

If we could stop his bleeding, he'll survive.

But we would need bandages and fresh water.

And we don't have anything here.

Nothing.

And we're chased by those bandits.

Well?

We did our best Brahmu, we

even checked the area the whole night.

It's difficult to find them in the jungle.

How do you feel, prince?

I'm sorry, I'm behaving like a little girl.

Don't move, you've bled a lot.

Looks like we're trapped.

How's Cynthia?

She's still hypnotised.

Did you hear?

Earlier she called my name, what do you say?

It could be that she recognised me.

Maybe she's recovering from the spell.

This would make everything easier.

We'll soon find out.

It's me. It's Reginald.

Do you remember me?

I'm not Brahmu, I'm Reginal. Your dear Reginald.

That's pointless.

We've made a mistake, we should have silenced her.

What are you doing?

Don't you see?

Enough Dick; we can't force her again.

Listen to me.

My duty is to

bring her back alive to Sikkim

and rest assured that I will, even if

I have to sacrifice our lives!

And if you're so concerned about Cynthia

then you could have avoided falling for

that trap like an idiot! I could be safe in Sikkim

instead of being here, trying to save you!

You're right.

I'm sorry.

I am sorry for my bad temper.

I'm sorry Reginald,

it's a bad situation for us all.

What is your plan now?

We won't resist long.

Prince Bahram needs medications.

One of us must go looking for John

and his men.

They shouldn't be too far right now.

I don't think.

With all the noise we made earlier

if they were so close, they would

have found us.

Noises in the jungle don't travel

too far.

They might have lost our trails.

How is that possible?

I've left signs along the way,

even a blind could see them.

What if they were killed by

Brahmu's men?

An entire squad of Sepoys?

Impossible.

I'll go.

A man alone is

harder to find.

They could be two hours far from here.

You're not familiar with the jungle, Sahib.

Let me do it.

No, Sandok!

You're the only one who can protect them.

And John surely doesn't know you.

I'll go.

I fear for you.

I fear so much.

We don't have any other choice.

Yes.

If I won't make it, I want you to

know that I am really happy

to have met you

because you are

the sweetest and kindest woman

of the world.

I have a duty to fulfil

but my heart will always be

with you.

You're not lying,

are you, Dick?

No, because I love you.

And if we make it

a life won't be enough to show you how I love you.

Why did I doubt you?

There's no more time Dahra.

I don't want to lose you!

I could die if I lose you.

I'll be back love.

For you

John! It's me, Dick!

Help!

Help!

Help!

What are you waiting for,

for the tiger to come back?

Who are you?

Tell us your name first, Sahib.

Don't you know this is private property

for the Maraja's hunting?

I have the order to kill anyone who

enteres here. However I won't kill

you because you're British.

Take me to the Maraja, he knows me.

Tell him that Lieutenant Ramsey of the lanciers

must speak with him. It's a matter of

death or life.

Allright. Come with us Sahib,

At sunset your requests will be

met. Let's go.

Your highness, I'm Lieutenant Richard Ramsey from Sikkim

I have the honour to speak with you to ask for

urgent help.

Lieutenant Ramsey...yes.

I remember you.

We met

in a rather unpleasant situation.

Your highness, I managed to find out

the white elephant's hideout

and to rescue miss Montague, Viceroy's daughter

from the hands of those assassins.

And...where would this hideout be?

The black pagoda is that way, one day of travel,

highly guarded by a group of cultists.

And where is miss Montague now?

I know it might sound crazy, but

miss Montague is hiding near the swamp

under the spell,

hypnotised.

There's Lieutenant Millner with her.

Ahmed!

Go and get miss Montague.

Yessir!

I should go along, we'll find here more quickly.

I'm sorry Lieutenant Ramsey

but I have to arrest you.

There's a bounty on your head

and I'm too good friend with the governor

to betray him.

I'm sorry your Highness but the bounty is

fake. I organised my escape with the governor,

it was the only way to earn

the cultists' trust.

Can you prove it?

Sure.

This letter.

Everything that Lieutenant Ramsey did

he did it in my name following my order

and I ask any faithful ally

to provide him with help

signed, governor Robert

Molton.

You're anyway under arrest!

You!

You're Brahmu!

Filthy traitor! You were behaving like a friend

Take him away!

Thanks for telling me

where the Viceroy's daughter is kept.

Soldiers!

That main...is a traitor

he's not your Maraja, he's Brahmu.

You must not obey him

I'm sorry Lieutenant Ramsey,

but these men are

part of the white elephant cult as well.

Take him away!

They caught you.

Dick, now I know I have to die.

But if I'll die beside you

it won't be that bad.

With my wit I ended up

in Brahmu's trap.

How stupid I have been, not understanding

that the Maraja and Brahmu are

the same person.

Brahmu is the Maraja of Jadavpur?

Yes

and it was I who told him

where you were hiding.

The Viceroy will never know.

And Brahmu...

...Brahmu will keep betraying, conspiring against

and killing our soldiers.

And at last

will wage war against us

there will be thousands of

deaths.

And we can't do anything.

Nothing sir,

it seems as if the jungle swallowed them. I think

that it's pointless to keep searching.

Sergeant, there's

no hope to find Lieutenant Ramsey.

Let's go back to Sikkim.

Come on, forward!

What will happen to us, Dick?

I'd like to give you some hope, Dahra

but I can't

Death is our best option.

When will it happen?

Sooner or later

what does it matter?

Light!

Fresh air!

Do you feel it?

Yes, there's some air coming from

above, it's true.

We could alert John.

Are you crazy, Dick?

Wait and see.

Please, listen.

We have no hope, and you know it.

Brahmu is preparing his torturers for us

and we'll die. We must reveal who he really is!

It's our duty.

Now we'll set this straw on fire

we might die

but I guarantee you that the fire

will attract John's attention.

I agree with you.

Allright.

I'm in as well Sahib.

As you wish, I'm ready.

Thanks my friends

and now let's head to the grating.

Your turn now!

Fire! Fire!

Quick!

Let's run!

Fire!

Careful!

Don't shoot without my order!

They might get wild.

Let's take cover behind the trees, sir.

Come.

Quick!

Look, they're scared.

It could be Ramsey trying to attract

our attention.

There must be a fire down there.

Maybe the jungle is showing us its secret

let's head back, quick.

Squad, forward!

Fire! Fire!

Quick, let's run!

Farewell, my love.

Farewell, my dear.

The elephant!

This way, quick, run!

Prince Bahram!

Take them out, I'll go get Cynthia.

Miss Montague! Cynthia!

Let's go!

Who are you? Why am I here?

That man! He's dead!

The Maraja of Jadavpur!

You killed him! What does this mean?

I want to know!

There's not time no, miss Montague

I'm Lieutenant Ramsey, follow me, quick,

or we'll never make it out of this

hell!

I don't believe! You're a murderer!

You are a murderer!

Listen to me miss Montague, you have to come with me

or I will...

Quick!

Go!

Away!

Go away!

The mission...

...has been accomplished.

Prince Bahram is feeling better

tomorrow he'll continue his journey

Very well.

You'll tell sir Robert I'm going on a leave

I think I deserve it, what

do you think?

I wouldn't be so sure, my friend.

You have to take miss Montague to the Viceroy.

No no no, I've had enough of miss Montague

please.

And by the way, there's somebody who's already taking care of her.

We'll even forget the jungle.

It will be easy beside you, dear Reginald.

Why don't you get married, John?

You'll be a relished guest, when

you'll be on honey-moon.

Sergeant! Assembly!

Yessir.

Quick! Squad, move to

your position!

Chest out, head straight!

Aligned! Squad, forward, march!