1 00:01:09,861 --> 00:01:13,780 NICODEMUS: "Jonathan Brisby was killed today" 2 00:01:13,781 --> 00:01:16,926 "while helping with the plan." 3 00:01:18,328 --> 00:01:23,308 "It is four years since our departure from NIMH" 4 00:01:24,125 --> 00:01:27,103 "and our world is changing." 5 00:01:27,879 --> 00:01:31,399 "We cannot stay here much longer." 6 00:01:33,051 --> 00:01:36,529 "Jonathan was a dear friend." 7 00:01:38,139 --> 00:01:42,160 "I am lost in knowing how to help his widow." 8 00:01:43,645 --> 00:01:48,374 "She knows nothing of us or the plan." 9 00:01:52,737 --> 00:01:57,008 "Perhaps best that I do nothing at present." 10 00:01:58,326 --> 00:02:00,637 "I shall miss him." 11 00:02:05,875 --> 00:02:09,896 Jonathan, wherever you are, 12 00:02:10,588 --> 00:02:14,275 your thoughts must comfort her tonight. 13 00:02:15,260 --> 00:02:20,823 She'll be waiting and you will not return. 14 00:02:32,402 --> 00:02:34,587 Farewell 15 00:02:35,905 --> 00:02:38,049 my friend. 16 00:03:52,649 --> 00:03:54,500 (EXPLOSION) 17 00:04:00,490 --> 00:04:02,967 BRISBY: Mr. Ages. 18 00:04:04,452 --> 00:04:07,996 Mr. Ages? Is anybody home? 19 00:04:07,997 --> 00:04:09,891 AGES: Go away! 20 00:04:11,042 --> 00:04:13,186 Mr. Ages. 21 00:04:13,503 --> 00:04:15,605 What is it? 22 00:04:15,838 --> 00:04:18,673 Mr. Ages, may I please speak to you? 23 00:04:18,674 --> 00:04:20,029 What? 24 00:04:20,030 --> 00:04:22,802 I said, may I please speak 25 00:04:22,803 --> 00:04:23,845 (GASPS) 26 00:04:23,846 --> 00:04:24,971 with you? 27 00:04:24,972 --> 00:04:29,702 Oh, thank goodness. I'm so glad you're home. 28 00:04:30,353 --> 00:04:32,270 Confounded machine. 29 00:04:32,271 --> 00:04:34,439 You never know when it's gonna up and blow. 30 00:04:34,440 --> 00:04:35,774 Yes. 31 00:04:35,775 --> 00:04:38,276 I don't suppose you would remember me. 32 00:04:38,277 --> 00:04:40,320 Yes. You're Mrs. Brisby. 33 00:04:40,321 --> 00:04:43,239 And I'm sorry about your husband's death. 34 00:04:43,240 --> 00:04:44,991 Now, if you'll excuse me. 35 00:04:44,992 --> 00:04:46,451 Mr. Ages! 36 00:04:46,452 --> 00:04:48,328 Great Jupiter, woman, what do you want? 37 00:04:48,329 --> 00:04:52,624 Mr. Ages, I know you don't like visitors, but this is an emergency. 38 00:04:52,625 --> 00:04:55,478 -Please. -(EXPLOSION) 39 00:05:03,303 --> 00:05:08,139 Ma'am. Madam, that is an emergency. 40 00:05:08,140 --> 00:05:11,518 Mr. Ages, my son Timothy is so sick. 41 00:05:11,519 --> 00:05:14,747 Timmy? The one with the spider bite? 42 00:05:15,732 --> 00:05:18,775 -Just give him some pipsissewa root... -No! 43 00:05:18,776 --> 00:05:21,277 No, he's sick with a fever. 44 00:05:21,278 --> 00:05:24,155 Well, I suppose I could fix up something. 45 00:05:24,156 --> 00:05:27,492 -Thank you. -Follow me, but don't touch anything. 46 00:05:27,493 --> 00:05:28,993 Understand? 47 00:05:28,994 --> 00:05:30,286 (MUMBLING) 48 00:05:30,287 --> 00:05:32,956 -I do appreciate... -Just how high is his fever? 49 00:05:32,957 --> 00:05:35,458 -He's burning hot to the touch. -Yes. 50 00:05:35,459 --> 00:05:37,752 -He's soaking wet with perspiration. -Yes. 51 00:05:37,753 --> 00:05:39,629 And there's a raspy sound when he breathes. 52 00:05:39,630 --> 00:05:42,358 A raspy sound, you say? 53 00:05:45,678 --> 00:05:48,304 -Does he have a chill? -Yes, he does. 54 00:05:48,305 --> 00:05:50,932 -Have you wrapped him in a blanket? -Yes. 55 00:05:50,933 --> 00:05:53,935 Now step inside, but keep your hands to yourself. 56 00:05:53,936 --> 00:05:57,188 I'm right in the middle of something very important. 57 00:05:57,189 --> 00:05:59,792 -I understand. -Do you? 58 00:06:02,403 --> 00:06:04,279 Look at this mess. 59 00:06:04,280 --> 00:06:06,239 Oh, shoo, shoo. Go on. 60 00:06:06,240 --> 00:06:07,782 (CLEARS THROAT) 61 00:06:07,783 --> 00:06:10,410 -Your son has pneumonia. -Pneumonia? 62 00:06:10,411 --> 00:06:13,455 It's not uncommon, but you can die from it. 63 00:06:13,456 --> 00:06:14,914 Please, dear God, no. 64 00:06:14,915 --> 00:06:18,084 Your son must stay in bed. Bundle him up. 65 00:06:18,085 --> 00:06:19,586 Yes. 66 00:06:19,587 --> 00:06:21,588 (FLAME ROARING) 67 00:06:21,589 --> 00:06:23,256 Not to go outside. 68 00:06:23,257 --> 00:06:25,818 -But how long must... -Three weeks. 69 00:06:26,469 --> 00:06:28,595 He cannot be moved for at least three weeks. 70 00:06:28,596 --> 00:06:31,157 But moving day is nearly here. 71 00:06:31,516 --> 00:06:33,600 You asked my advice and I gave it to you. 72 00:06:33,601 --> 00:06:35,852 -I'm sorry. -He must stay in bed. 73 00:06:35,853 --> 00:06:40,482 (STAMMERING) Now mix this powder in a broth and make him drink it. 74 00:06:40,483 --> 00:06:42,484 -It'll bring down the fever. -Bless you, sir. 75 00:06:42,485 --> 00:06:45,004 Bless yourself, you'll need it. 76 00:06:45,863 --> 00:06:48,531 Now you must excuse me. You know the way out. 77 00:06:48,532 --> 00:06:52,494 -Of course. Thank you once again. -Shoo, shoo, shoo. 78 00:06:52,495 --> 00:06:55,598 -Go on now. Go on, go on. -Thank you so 79 00:06:56,165 --> 00:06:57,934 much. 80 00:06:58,209 --> 00:07:00,019 Goodbye. 81 00:07:07,510 --> 00:07:09,570 (JEREMY GRUNTING) 82 00:07:23,526 --> 00:07:25,294 (JEREMY EXCLAIMING) 83 00:07:29,615 --> 00:07:31,866 Is everything all right here? 84 00:07:31,867 --> 00:07:35,829 What the... Lady, don't sneak up on me like that. 85 00:07:35,830 --> 00:07:38,331 I didn't mean to frighten you. 86 00:07:38,332 --> 00:07:39,832 (LAUGHS) 87 00:07:39,833 --> 00:07:43,732 You didn't frighten me. I was just sort ofworking out. 88 00:07:43,733 --> 00:07:45,672 You just broke my concentration. 89 00:07:45,673 --> 00:07:48,484 You look more like you're all tangled up. 90 00:07:49,093 --> 00:07:52,011 Yeah. I guess that's enough exercise for one day. 91 00:07:52,012 --> 00:07:55,181 Besides, I'm really after this terrific string. 92 00:07:55,182 --> 00:07:58,122 I'm working on a love nest for two. 93 00:07:58,123 --> 00:08:01,020 -You know what I mean? -I see. 94 00:08:01,021 --> 00:08:02,647 You have a girl. 95 00:08:02,648 --> 00:08:05,984 Well, not really. I mean, I haven't found Miss Right yet. 96 00:08:05,985 --> 00:08:11,757 But when I do, the whole world will hear us singing. 97 00:08:12,325 --> 00:08:13,843 (SPLASHING) 98 00:08:15,119 --> 00:08:17,179 Excuse me. Pardon me. 99 00:08:17,413 --> 00:08:20,623 Well, you keep making all that noise and Dragon will hear you. 100 00:08:20,624 --> 00:08:22,125 If he hasn't already. 101 00:08:22,126 --> 00:08:24,961 Wouldn't you sing, too? I mean, if you felt... 102 00:08:24,962 --> 00:08:28,798 (LAUGHING) If you felt the call of the wild? 103 00:08:28,799 --> 00:08:33,404 I would... I would not if I knew there was a cat nearby. 104 00:08:33,763 --> 00:08:37,348 But... But she's out there. Somewhere. 105 00:08:37,349 --> 00:08:41,894 And when I find her, I'll feel it way down in my wishbone. 106 00:08:41,895 --> 00:08:44,022 -I'd... What cat? -Dragon. 107 00:08:44,023 --> 00:08:46,899 He belongs to Farmer Fitzgibbons. 108 00:08:46,900 --> 00:08:50,838 Look towards the house. See if you can see him. 109 00:08:51,405 --> 00:08:52,447 (EXCLAIMS) 110 00:08:52,448 --> 00:08:57,094 Come back down here. He'll see you for sure up there. 111 00:08:57,703 --> 00:08:59,662 Hey, there's a cat out there. 112 00:08:59,663 --> 00:09:02,999 -(WHISPERING) Quiet. Does he see you? -No. 113 00:09:03,000 --> 00:09:07,378 -(WHEEZING) Yes. -Stand perfectly still. 114 00:09:07,379 --> 00:09:10,006 Everything's fine. He's headed right for us. 115 00:09:10,007 --> 00:09:12,759 BRISBY: Don't panic. Fast or slow? 116 00:09:12,760 --> 00:09:14,135 Medium. 117 00:09:14,136 --> 00:09:17,263 Make that fast. Very fast. I have to go now. Excuse me. 118 00:09:17,264 --> 00:09:19,492 (EXCLAIMING) 119 00:09:35,116 --> 00:09:36,675 Oh, my goodness. 120 00:09:38,619 --> 00:09:40,137 (GUFFAWING) 121 00:09:46,669 --> 00:09:48,419 It's a rabbit. 122 00:09:48,420 --> 00:09:52,715 Well, of all the silly nincompoops. 123 00:09:52,716 --> 00:09:56,445 You got yourself all worked up over a rabbit. 124 00:09:56,804 --> 00:09:58,971 You should've seen yourself. 125 00:09:58,972 --> 00:10:00,723 BRISBY: Will you keep quiet? 126 00:10:00,724 --> 00:10:04,060 You were scared stiff. A rabbit. 127 00:10:04,061 --> 00:10:06,292 I knew it all along. 128 00:10:06,293 --> 00:10:08,502 Will you hush up? 129 00:10:08,503 --> 00:10:11,234 Admit it. You were scared. 130 00:10:11,235 --> 00:10:14,112 Oh, fiddlesticks. Hold still. 131 00:10:14,113 --> 00:10:18,032 If I had actually been near a cat, I'd be sneezing my brains out. 132 00:10:18,033 --> 00:10:21,887 See, I'm allergic to... I'm allergic to... 133 00:10:22,121 --> 00:10:24,056 I'm allergic to... 134 00:10:24,373 --> 00:10:26,225 I'm a... 135 00:10:27,001 --> 00:10:28,519 (SNEEZING) 136 00:10:29,003 --> 00:10:31,063 I'm... 137 00:10:33,215 --> 00:10:34,716 Excuse me, pardon me. 138 00:10:34,717 --> 00:10:35,842 (GROWLS) 139 00:10:35,843 --> 00:10:37,736 (SCREAMS) 140 00:10:41,015 --> 00:10:42,867 (SNARLING) 141 00:10:57,281 --> 00:10:58,924 (GROWLING) 142 00:11:06,582 --> 00:11:12,229 It's a... 143 00:11:12,755 --> 00:11:15,691 JEREMY: The string. Quick, grab the string! 144 00:11:19,887 --> 00:11:21,405 (SNARLING) 145 00:12:01,804 --> 00:12:04,281 (BRISBY CRYING) 146 00:12:06,058 --> 00:12:09,936 Hey, Miss Mouse, don't worry. I'm okay. 147 00:12:09,937 --> 00:12:12,373 (WHISTLES) 148 00:12:13,774 --> 00:12:17,569 -See? I'm all right. -That's not the reason I'm crying. 149 00:12:17,570 --> 00:12:20,134 I lost Timmy's medicine. 150 00:12:20,135 --> 00:12:23,992 Don't cry. I hate to see a woman cry. 151 00:12:23,993 --> 00:12:26,118 Hey, was I great or was I great? 152 00:12:26,119 --> 00:12:31,916 Did you see that cat out there all dripping and wet with water? 153 00:12:31,917 --> 00:12:37,088 I'll go back to Mr. Ages tomorrow and... 154 00:12:37,089 --> 00:12:38,589 You weren't so bad yourself. 155 00:12:38,590 --> 00:12:40,508 Hey, we make a pretty good team. 156 00:12:40,509 --> 00:12:42,385 Here. You dropped this back there. 157 00:12:42,386 --> 00:12:45,221 Nobody messes with old Jeremy boy. Nobody! 158 00:12:45,222 --> 00:12:47,157 That's it. 159 00:12:47,349 --> 00:12:49,162 Timmy's medicine. 160 00:12:49,163 --> 00:12:52,663 Thank you. Thank you so much. 161 00:12:53,063 --> 00:12:56,107 It is... What? It is? I mean, it is. 162 00:12:56,108 --> 00:12:59,753 Well, I saw it lying there, and I said... 163 00:13:02,573 --> 00:13:04,490 My name is Jeremy. 164 00:13:04,491 --> 00:13:05,783 I'm Mrs. Brisby. 165 00:13:05,784 --> 00:13:10,264 Thanks again. I have to go home now. 166 00:13:11,540 --> 00:13:16,627 -Where's home? -In the garden patch, by the stone. 167 00:13:16,628 --> 00:13:19,213 Well, do you like me? 168 00:13:19,214 --> 00:13:22,550 Of course I like you. Bye now. 169 00:13:22,551 --> 00:13:25,720 No, I mean. I mean... 170 00:13:25,721 --> 00:13:28,949 I mean you don't think I'm clumsy or anything? 171 00:13:29,725 --> 00:13:30,850 Sorry. 172 00:13:30,851 --> 00:13:32,995 Excuse me. Pardon me. 173 00:13:33,729 --> 00:13:35,125 Well... 174 00:13:35,126 --> 00:13:37,648 If you're going to feather a nest, 175 00:13:37,649 --> 00:13:40,818 you've got a lot to learn about how to treat a lady. 176 00:13:40,819 --> 00:13:43,321 Right. When you're right, you're right. 177 00:13:43,322 --> 00:13:44,655 And you're right. 178 00:13:44,656 --> 00:13:47,450 None of the girls I meet wanna get serious. 179 00:13:47,451 --> 00:13:50,828 -I doubt they'd survive. -Huh? 180 00:13:50,829 --> 00:13:52,413 Maybe it's my approach. 181 00:13:52,414 --> 00:13:56,000 Say! You were a girl once. You can teach me how to... 182 00:13:56,001 --> 00:13:59,170 -You know, how to... -Behave yourself? 183 00:13:59,171 --> 00:14:00,671 I'm not that bad. 184 00:14:00,672 --> 00:14:03,674 I just need a few pointers to polish my style. 185 00:14:03,675 --> 00:14:04,967 (GRUNTS) 186 00:14:04,968 --> 00:14:08,137 Jeremy, I have got to go home. 187 00:14:08,138 --> 00:14:11,474 (STUTTERS) Let me fly you home. We can talk on the way. 188 00:14:11,475 --> 00:14:15,728 Oh, no, thank you. I'm afraid of heights. 189 00:14:15,729 --> 00:14:17,438 Okay, then. We'll walk. 190 00:14:17,439 --> 00:14:18,689 (EXCLAIMS) 191 00:14:18,690 --> 00:14:20,626 Bye now. 192 00:14:24,905 --> 00:14:26,673 (EXCLAIMS) 193 00:14:33,038 --> 00:14:34,705 JEREMY: I think I got real potential. 194 00:14:34,706 --> 00:14:37,041 I mean, girls go for the athletic type, don't they? 195 00:14:37,042 --> 00:14:39,168 BRISBY: Jeremy, you're stepping on my tail. 196 00:14:39,169 --> 00:14:42,272 Oh, yeah. Excuse me. Pardon me. 197 00:14:48,596 --> 00:14:50,554 MARTIN: Maybe I should go look for Mom. 198 00:14:50,555 --> 00:14:52,390 TERESA: I don't think so, Martin. 199 00:14:52,391 --> 00:14:55,935 SHREW: Brisby. Brisby! 200 00:14:55,936 --> 00:14:58,166 Auntie Shrew. 201 00:14:58,167 --> 00:15:00,648 -Auntie. -Oh, no. 202 00:15:00,649 --> 00:15:03,901 -Brisby! -She'll wake up Timothy. 203 00:15:03,902 --> 00:15:05,277 Brisby. 204 00:15:05,278 --> 00:15:07,071 She's not here. 205 00:15:07,072 --> 00:15:08,882 Brisby. 206 00:15:09,158 --> 00:15:12,785 Why does she always come around here poking her nose where she's not wanted? 207 00:15:12,786 --> 00:15:14,847 Martin. 208 00:15:15,414 --> 00:15:16,932 (GASPING) 209 00:15:18,667 --> 00:15:20,584 Thank you, child. 210 00:15:20,585 --> 00:15:23,480 I must speak with your mother. 211 00:15:24,924 --> 00:15:27,443 Your auntie is exhausted. 212 00:15:27,843 --> 00:15:29,093 Why me? 213 00:15:29,094 --> 00:15:31,262 That I alone should be responsible 214 00:15:31,263 --> 00:15:36,392 for the welfare of the entire field is monstrous. 215 00:15:36,393 --> 00:15:37,643 Brisby! 216 00:15:37,644 --> 00:15:39,145 Mother isn't here. 217 00:15:39,146 --> 00:15:42,166 Auntie Shrew, Timmy's sick. 218 00:15:42,399 --> 00:15:45,461 Cynthia, dearest, don't paw me. 219 00:15:45,861 --> 00:15:47,820 She's not here? 220 00:15:47,821 --> 00:15:50,031 SHREW: She left you children alone, then? 221 00:15:50,032 --> 00:15:51,282 I'm old enough. 222 00:15:51,283 --> 00:15:54,785 Rats in the field up to heaven knows what kind of mischief. 223 00:15:54,786 --> 00:15:57,288 Cynthia, dear, don't fidget. 224 00:15:57,289 --> 00:15:58,831 You're so like your mother. 225 00:15:58,832 --> 00:16:00,499 I ain't scared of nothing. 226 00:16:00,500 --> 00:16:02,501 She went to see Mr. Ages. 227 00:16:02,502 --> 00:16:05,421 To Ages? That old flimflam. 228 00:16:05,422 --> 00:16:08,424 -Whatever for? -Auntie Shrew, Timmy's sick. 229 00:16:08,425 --> 00:16:10,551 Patience, my pet. 230 00:16:10,552 --> 00:16:12,678 -Why to Ages? -Timmy's sick. 231 00:16:12,679 --> 00:16:15,181 Timothy is very ill. 232 00:16:15,182 --> 00:16:17,641 Timmy ill? How dreadful. 233 00:16:17,642 --> 00:16:19,351 I'm not afraid of the dark. 234 00:16:19,352 --> 00:16:21,854 -SHREW: Martin. -I'm not afraid of the farmer. 235 00:16:21,855 --> 00:16:25,024 -I can't hear. -I'm not even scared of Dragon. 236 00:16:25,025 --> 00:16:28,360 I'm not even afraid of the Great Owl. 237 00:16:28,361 --> 00:16:30,529 -Will you hush up? -You hush up. 238 00:16:30,530 --> 00:16:32,323 -Martin. -Precocious monster. 239 00:16:32,324 --> 00:16:33,699 Bossy bullfrog. 240 00:16:33,700 --> 00:16:35,618 Spoiled brat. 241 00:16:35,619 --> 00:16:37,119 Loudmouth. 242 00:16:37,120 --> 00:16:39,264 Well! 243 00:16:39,456 --> 00:16:43,101 That will be quite enough. Thank you. 244 00:16:46,088 --> 00:16:50,195 Cast not pearls before swine, I always say. 245 00:16:50,196 --> 00:16:53,511 And that includes impudent piglets. 246 00:16:53,512 --> 00:16:55,405 SHREW: Good day. 247 00:16:56,765 --> 00:16:58,283 (GRUNTS) 248 00:16:58,976 --> 00:17:00,017 (ALL GIGGLING) 249 00:17:00,018 --> 00:17:03,229 -You impertinent little... -Martin! 250 00:17:03,230 --> 00:17:05,189 Auntie Shrew, what's going on? 251 00:17:05,190 --> 00:17:06,357 Indeed. 252 00:17:06,358 --> 00:17:08,609 Please, come back inside. 253 00:17:08,610 --> 00:17:10,444 Not for a king's ransom. 254 00:17:10,445 --> 00:17:14,615 I have just one thing to say, that child is a brat. 255 00:17:14,616 --> 00:17:16,450 Yes, I will speak to him. 256 00:17:16,451 --> 00:17:20,037 I came here to inform you that the frost is off the ground 257 00:17:20,038 --> 00:17:22,373 and moving day is at hand. 258 00:17:22,374 --> 00:17:27,002 Prepare to move your very, very odd family. 259 00:17:27,003 --> 00:17:29,147 Good day. 260 00:17:29,465 --> 00:17:32,299 You never know what might be lurking about out there, 261 00:17:32,300 --> 00:17:34,176 what with rats in the field. 262 00:17:34,177 --> 00:17:37,596 Well, children, now you've done it. 263 00:17:37,597 --> 00:17:39,449 It was Martin. 264 00:17:40,309 --> 00:17:43,245 The Shrew means well. She only wants to help. 265 00:17:55,657 --> 00:17:57,968 Gosh, I'm sorry, Mom. 266 00:18:01,038 --> 00:18:05,457 ♪ Dream by night Wish by day 267 00:18:05,458 --> 00:18:09,753 ♪ Love begins this way 268 00:18:09,754 --> 00:18:15,301 ♪ Night's a friend with love to send 269 00:18:15,302 --> 00:18:19,388 ♪ Each new day 270 00:18:19,389 --> 00:18:24,560 ♪ Bless your heart Bless your soul 271 00:18:24,561 --> 00:18:29,231 ♪ Let your dreams come true 272 00:18:29,232 --> 00:18:34,820 ♪ Future songs and flying dreams 273 00:18:34,821 --> 00:18:38,741 ♪ Wait for you 274 00:18:38,742 --> 00:18:42,661 ♪ Love it seems made flying dreams 275 00:18:42,662 --> 00:18:47,499 ♪ So hearts could soar 276 00:18:47,500 --> 00:18:52,004 ♪ Heaven sent These wings were meant 277 00:18:52,005 --> 00:18:57,134 ♪ To prove once more 278 00:18:57,135 --> 00:19:03,200 ♪ That love is the key 279 00:19:05,602 --> 00:19:07,311 Is Timmy gonna die? 280 00:19:07,312 --> 00:19:10,773 No, sweetheart. He's just very sick. 281 00:19:10,774 --> 00:19:12,942 MARTIN: What's the matter with him, Mother? 282 00:19:12,943 --> 00:19:15,694 BRISBY: Mr. Ages called it pneumonia. 283 00:19:15,695 --> 00:19:17,631 Pneumonia? 284 00:19:18,490 --> 00:19:20,783 When will he get better? 285 00:19:20,784 --> 00:19:23,720 Soon. I hope. 286 00:19:24,413 --> 00:19:29,166 ♪ As you wish As you will 287 00:19:29,167 --> 00:19:33,337 ♪ Dream a flying start 288 00:19:33,338 --> 00:19:38,300 ♪ Love and care The power's there 289 00:19:38,301 --> 00:19:42,763 ♪ Trust your heart 290 00:19:42,764 --> 00:19:47,953 ♪ Trust your heart ♪ 291 00:19:50,606 --> 00:19:53,083 BRISBY: Off to bed with you now. 292 00:20:07,789 --> 00:20:10,499 BETH: Dear, a man came by today from NIMH. 293 00:20:10,500 --> 00:20:11,625 FITZGIBBONS: NIMH? 294 00:20:11,626 --> 00:20:15,421 Yes, you know, The National Institute of Mental Health. 295 00:20:15,422 --> 00:20:18,465 He was asking ifwe had noticed anything strange 296 00:20:18,466 --> 00:20:21,027 with the rats on the farm. 297 00:20:21,261 --> 00:20:23,345 I said no, nothing unusual. 298 00:20:23,346 --> 00:20:26,098 Beth, I have to get up early. 299 00:20:26,099 --> 00:20:28,726 It gave me goose bumps to hear him carry on that way. 300 00:20:28,727 --> 00:20:31,312 Like the rats might have some horrible disease. 301 00:20:31,313 --> 00:20:34,023 -Night, Beth. -I told him you'd call him back. 302 00:20:34,024 --> 00:20:36,251 (FITZGIBBONS YAWNS) Right. 303 00:20:46,328 --> 00:20:48,430 (TRACTOR ENGINE SPUTTERING) 304 00:21:22,948 --> 00:21:25,908 What did I tell you? Moving day. 305 00:21:25,909 --> 00:21:29,036 -It can't be. -It certainly can. 306 00:21:29,037 --> 00:21:30,579 I don't suppose you've packed. 307 00:21:30,580 --> 00:21:34,083 What about Timmy? The chill in the air could kill him. 308 00:21:34,084 --> 00:21:37,169 Well, child, that tractor surely will. 309 00:21:37,170 --> 00:21:42,299 For the last time, get your children out of here before it's too late. 310 00:21:42,300 --> 00:21:44,402 (TRACTOR ENGINE SPUTTERS) 311 00:21:46,555 --> 00:21:48,114 (YELLS) 312 00:21:48,390 --> 00:21:53,310 Run! The plow is here! Run for your lives! Run! 313 00:21:53,311 --> 00:21:55,705 SHREW: It's moving day! 314 00:22:01,570 --> 00:22:04,422 Run! The plow is here! 315 00:22:04,865 --> 00:22:06,716 Run! 316 00:22:17,502 --> 00:22:19,938 Run! Get out! 317 00:22:38,648 --> 00:22:40,458 Brisby. 318 00:22:41,443 --> 00:22:44,570 -Go get Timothy. -Please, take the children out of here. 319 00:22:44,571 --> 00:22:46,196 Mommy, we can't leave Timmy. 320 00:22:46,197 --> 00:22:47,531 Go with Auntie Shrew. 321 00:22:47,532 --> 00:22:49,408 I've got to try and stop that thing. 322 00:22:49,409 --> 00:22:52,703 Wait! You're out of your mind? 323 00:22:52,704 --> 00:22:55,098 Brisby, come back! 324 00:23:21,149 --> 00:23:25,587 Brisby! Hang on! Hang on. 325 00:23:30,659 --> 00:23:32,719 (TRACTOR ENGINE CHOKING) 326 00:24:04,192 --> 00:24:05,877 Brisby. 327 00:24:08,405 --> 00:24:10,715 Come on. Come along. 328 00:24:15,287 --> 00:24:16,683 FITZGIBBONS: What? 329 00:24:16,684 --> 00:24:19,599 Rotten luck. The fuel line's cut. 330 00:24:19,958 --> 00:24:24,836 BRISBY: He'll come back tomorrow. I wish Jonathan were here. 331 00:24:24,837 --> 00:24:27,524 SHREW: Well, he's not. 332 00:24:28,341 --> 00:24:29,800 (BRISBY SOBBING) 333 00:24:29,801 --> 00:24:31,945 Stop it. 334 00:24:34,139 --> 00:24:35,806 What am I going to do? 335 00:24:35,807 --> 00:24:38,100 We'll think of something. 336 00:24:38,101 --> 00:24:41,413 Come on. Let's get out of here. 337 00:24:45,817 --> 00:24:49,879 The Great Owl would know what to do about this. 338 00:24:50,238 --> 00:24:51,863 You must go see him. 339 00:24:51,864 --> 00:24:55,158 I couldn't do that. Owls eat mice. 340 00:24:55,159 --> 00:24:58,453 Well, my child, show a little courage. 341 00:24:58,454 --> 00:25:01,516 We're fighting for Timmy's life. 342 00:25:02,250 --> 00:25:08,440 Jonathan, your wife, I fear, is in desperate trouble. 343 00:25:09,382 --> 00:25:13,614 A visit to the Great Owl may indeed be profitable. 344 00:25:13,615 --> 00:25:15,220 (ENERGY CRACKLING) 345 00:25:15,221 --> 00:25:18,640 Go to the Owl, then, Mrs. Brisby. 346 00:25:18,641 --> 00:25:20,702 (WIND RUSHING) 347 00:25:21,561 --> 00:25:23,663 Go there. 348 00:25:36,493 --> 00:25:39,578 Nice evening, huh? I told you you'd love flying. 349 00:25:39,579 --> 00:25:41,997 I don't know how I let you talk me into this. 350 00:25:41,998 --> 00:25:44,809 Don't thank me, Mrs. Bris. 351 00:25:47,254 --> 00:25:51,069 When we get to the Great Owl, he'll know what to do about everything. 352 00:25:51,070 --> 00:25:53,693 Owls eat mice. 353 00:25:54,803 --> 00:25:56,946 Only after dark. 354 00:26:17,659 --> 00:26:19,177 (BIRD CAWING) 355 00:26:21,121 --> 00:26:22,639 (WOLF HOWLING) 356 00:26:27,168 --> 00:26:30,688 JEREMY: That must be the Owl's tree over there. 357 00:26:47,689 --> 00:26:49,207 (GROWLING) 358 00:26:58,325 --> 00:27:02,887 Hello. 359 00:27:03,246 --> 00:27:05,223 Anybody home? 360 00:27:05,498 --> 00:27:08,458 Well, the place looks deserted. I guess we better get out of here. 361 00:27:08,459 --> 00:27:10,562 (HOWLING) 362 00:27:16,551 --> 00:27:20,697 GREAT OWL: Step inside my house. 363 00:27:36,738 --> 00:27:40,425 Come inside or go away. 364 00:27:48,917 --> 00:27:52,312 Timothy. Remember Timothy. 365 00:28:04,099 --> 00:28:05,617 (HOWLING) 366 00:28:08,728 --> 00:28:10,246 (EXCLAIMS) 367 00:28:43,138 --> 00:28:44,822 (GASPS) 368 00:29:04,951 --> 00:29:07,679 Why have you come? 369 00:29:09,164 --> 00:29:14,459 (STAMMERING) Please forgive me for disturbing you, 370 00:29:14,460 --> 00:29:19,148 but my son's life is in great danger. 371 00:29:24,471 --> 00:29:27,347 The plow has come early this year. 372 00:29:27,348 --> 00:29:30,285 Move your family. 373 00:29:36,024 --> 00:29:40,777 Yes, I would move, but Timothy has pneumonia. 374 00:29:40,778 --> 00:29:43,589 He can't even get out of bed. 375 00:29:43,865 --> 00:29:49,619 You must move to a place where it'll be safe from the plow. 376 00:29:49,620 --> 00:29:53,290 Please, there must be another way. 377 00:29:53,291 --> 00:29:56,519 There is no other way. 378 00:29:59,214 --> 00:30:02,632 I must bid you good evening, Mrs... 379 00:30:02,633 --> 00:30:04,718 Mrs. Brisby. 380 00:30:04,719 --> 00:30:06,779 Brisby? 381 00:30:07,055 --> 00:30:09,744 Mrs. Jonathan Brisby? 382 00:30:09,745 --> 00:30:13,664 Why, yes. He was my husband. 383 00:30:13,665 --> 00:30:15,812 But how do you know about him? 384 00:30:15,813 --> 00:30:18,565 That is not important. 385 00:30:18,566 --> 00:30:21,151 I will say this. 386 00:30:21,152 --> 00:30:25,864 His name is not unknown in these woods. 387 00:30:25,865 --> 00:30:30,577 Please, sir, I'll do anything to save Timmy. 388 00:30:30,578 --> 00:30:32,680 Anything. 389 00:30:33,706 --> 00:30:36,392 There is a way. 390 00:30:36,751 --> 00:30:38,835 Go to the rats. 391 00:30:38,836 --> 00:30:41,630 But I don't know any rats. 392 00:30:41,631 --> 00:30:45,133 -In the rosebush. -Yes. 393 00:30:45,134 --> 00:30:47,031 Near the farmhouse. 394 00:30:47,032 --> 00:30:51,783 Go there. Ask for Nicodemus. 395 00:30:52,392 --> 00:30:55,578 Nicodemus? But how can they help? 396 00:30:55,770 --> 00:31:00,023 They must move your house to the lee of the stone. 397 00:31:00,024 --> 00:31:03,360 No rat could move my house. It's... 398 00:31:03,361 --> 00:31:06,279 They have ways. 399 00:31:06,280 --> 00:31:10,468 I don't understand, but I will do as you say. 400 00:31:10,660 --> 00:31:14,555 It is night. I must go. 401 00:31:26,467 --> 00:31:31,697 Remember, the lee of the stone. 402 00:31:43,902 --> 00:31:45,714 What did he say? 403 00:31:45,715 --> 00:31:48,571 BRISBY: He said to go to the rats. 404 00:31:48,572 --> 00:31:51,926 Rats? What rats? 405 00:31:52,827 --> 00:31:56,806 The lee of the stone. 406 00:31:59,751 --> 00:32:01,269 (ROOSTER CROWING) 407 00:32:24,692 --> 00:32:26,961 Mrs. Bris. Bris? 408 00:32:28,947 --> 00:32:30,196 Excuse me. Pardon me. 409 00:32:30,197 --> 00:32:31,761 Jeremy? 410 00:32:31,762 --> 00:32:33,700 What on Earth? 411 00:32:33,701 --> 00:32:36,077 (WHISPERING) I'm in disguise. 412 00:32:36,078 --> 00:32:38,350 Jeremy, please. 413 00:32:38,351 --> 00:32:42,417 Not now. I'm trying to find the entrance. 414 00:32:42,418 --> 00:32:43,835 And these thorns are very dense. 415 00:32:43,836 --> 00:32:45,879 Here, let me help you. 416 00:32:45,880 --> 00:32:49,883 Will you be quiet? They'll hear you. 417 00:32:49,884 --> 00:32:52,927 I've got to find this Nicodemus 418 00:32:52,928 --> 00:32:55,305 before the farmer gets that tractor fixed. 419 00:32:55,306 --> 00:32:57,283 I'll keep a look out. 420 00:32:59,394 --> 00:33:03,438 Will you... You're going to get us both killed. 421 00:33:03,439 --> 00:33:05,833 I don't see anybody coming. 422 00:33:06,234 --> 00:33:10,070 If you really wanted to help me, you'd go away. 423 00:33:10,071 --> 00:33:13,656 Why, that's very brave of you, Mrs. Bris, but I... 424 00:33:13,657 --> 00:33:16,826 Well, but I can't leave you here alone. 425 00:33:16,827 --> 00:33:20,497 Why, if anything were to happen... Why, think of the children. 426 00:33:20,498 --> 00:33:23,208 -That's it. -That's what? 427 00:33:23,209 --> 00:33:28,546 Jeremy, someone strong should be protecting my children 428 00:33:28,547 --> 00:33:30,340 in case that tractor starts up again. 429 00:33:30,341 --> 00:33:32,300 In case the... 430 00:33:32,301 --> 00:33:34,844 Hey, how about me? 431 00:33:34,845 --> 00:33:37,847 -Would you? -Yes, sure. 432 00:33:37,848 --> 00:33:39,349 That'd be terrific practice. 433 00:33:39,350 --> 00:33:41,768 Girls can't resist a guy who's good with kids. 434 00:33:41,769 --> 00:33:44,687 You know, the domestic type, play games, help out, domestic. 435 00:33:44,688 --> 00:33:46,606 Yes. Yes, domestic. 436 00:33:46,607 --> 00:33:49,943 Now, whatever you do, don't tell them where I am. 437 00:33:49,944 --> 00:33:51,694 My lips are sealed, Mrs. Bris. 438 00:33:51,695 --> 00:33:53,381 Bye. 439 00:33:53,614 --> 00:33:55,841 Good luck with the rats. 440 00:33:58,745 --> 00:34:00,846 (LAUGHING) 441 00:34:01,789 --> 00:34:03,123 Where do you live? 442 00:34:03,124 --> 00:34:07,669 By that big stone in the garden. Just stay out of trouble. 443 00:34:07,670 --> 00:34:11,422 Not to worry, Mrs. Bris. I love kids and kids love me. 444 00:34:11,423 --> 00:34:14,467 Kids love me and I love kids. 445 00:34:14,468 --> 00:34:15,802 (SINGING) 446 00:34:15,803 --> 00:34:17,741 I love the kid and... 447 00:34:17,742 --> 00:34:18,847 (SNORING) 448 00:34:18,848 --> 00:34:20,783 (STAMMERING) 449 00:34:23,561 --> 00:34:25,288 (MUFFLED SNEEZING) 450 00:34:27,231 --> 00:34:31,151 Dragon, you lazy kitty. 451 00:34:31,152 --> 00:34:33,403 Go catch some of those rats out in the barn. 452 00:34:33,404 --> 00:34:36,299 I've never seen a cat sleep so much. 453 00:34:43,498 --> 00:34:45,016 (GASPS) 454 00:34:46,250 --> 00:34:47,685 (CREAKING) 455 00:35:06,854 --> 00:35:08,831 (ELECTRIC BUZZING) 456 00:35:42,223 --> 00:35:43,991 (YELLS) 457 00:36:23,347 --> 00:36:28,035 (STAMMERING) Hello. I'm Mrs. Brisby. 458 00:36:29,770 --> 00:36:32,540 (STAMMERING) I was told to see Nicodemus. 459 00:36:33,149 --> 00:36:35,126 Are you Nicodemus? 460 00:36:35,943 --> 00:36:39,046 Please. I need help. 461 00:36:52,585 --> 00:36:54,395 (YELLS) 462 00:37:19,320 --> 00:37:21,529 -Who goes there? -It's me. 463 00:37:21,530 --> 00:37:24,115 Mrs. Brisby? 464 00:37:24,116 --> 00:37:26,993 What are you... What are you doing here? 465 00:37:26,994 --> 00:37:28,411 (EXHALES) 466 00:37:28,412 --> 00:37:30,204 Thank goodness it's you. 467 00:37:30,205 --> 00:37:33,041 How in thunder did you get in here? 468 00:37:33,042 --> 00:37:35,376 The plow has come early to the field. 469 00:37:35,377 --> 00:37:37,545 You had better march straight back out the way you came. 470 00:37:37,546 --> 00:37:39,964 I can't bring Timothy out. 471 00:37:39,965 --> 00:37:42,592 -The chill in the air will kill him. -That's another matter. 472 00:37:42,593 --> 00:37:43,969 That doesn't explain what you're doing here. 473 00:37:43,970 --> 00:37:48,139 And that big rat chased me away, but I must see Nicodemus. 474 00:37:48,140 --> 00:37:50,725 The Owl told me to see Nicodemus. 475 00:37:50,726 --> 00:37:53,370 Yes, perhaps you should... 476 00:37:54,188 --> 00:37:56,540 The Owl said? 477 00:37:57,817 --> 00:38:00,109 Here now, what owl? What are you talking about? 478 00:38:00,110 --> 00:38:03,112 I went to see the Great Owl. 479 00:38:03,113 --> 00:38:08,076 The Owl. You say you saw the Owl? 480 00:38:08,077 --> 00:38:11,412 Yes. And he said I should ask for Nicodemus. 481 00:38:11,413 --> 00:38:14,415 -I know Nicodemus. -He lives with the rats. 482 00:38:14,416 --> 00:38:16,459 More specifically, he's the leader of the rats. 483 00:38:16,460 --> 00:38:20,564 -You know him? -No one has ever seen the Owl! 484 00:38:20,881 --> 00:38:22,423 And lived to tell about it. 485 00:38:22,424 --> 00:38:26,070 Please, could you take me to see Nicodemus? 486 00:38:27,638 --> 00:38:29,097 (SIGHING) 487 00:38:29,098 --> 00:38:30,765 Yes. 488 00:38:30,766 --> 00:38:35,246 Yes, but for your sake, I hope you're telling the truth. 489 00:38:36,022 --> 00:38:37,748 Come on. 490 00:38:38,190 --> 00:38:40,817 What about the large rat at the entrance? 491 00:38:40,818 --> 00:38:43,277 I can't go back there. I can't. 492 00:38:43,278 --> 00:38:45,756 That's just Brutus. 493 00:38:46,198 --> 00:38:48,050 Follow me. 494 00:38:49,160 --> 00:38:51,679 Well, come on! 495 00:38:57,752 --> 00:39:01,105 NICODEMUS: Jonathan, your wife has come at last. 496 00:39:01,756 --> 00:39:06,527 Perhaps now I can repay you for your kindness to me. 497 00:39:07,428 --> 00:39:13,784 Yet Mrs. Brisby will serve the rats of NIMH far more than we her. 498 00:39:14,685 --> 00:39:18,831 Jenner, I fear, could do her harm. 499 00:39:19,857 --> 00:39:23,627 He is consumed by a lust for power. 500 00:39:24,945 --> 00:39:29,466 Thus far, the amulet has remained safely hidden. 501 00:39:30,117 --> 00:39:35,139 But if he finds it, heaven help us. 502 00:39:43,798 --> 00:39:45,882 Forgive me, I just noticed you were limping. 503 00:39:45,883 --> 00:39:47,967 That's none of your affair. 504 00:39:47,968 --> 00:39:50,636 Now, to what you are about to see in here, 505 00:39:50,637 --> 00:39:54,265 you must swear absolute secrecy. 506 00:39:54,266 --> 00:39:55,641 Yes. I... 507 00:39:55,642 --> 00:39:58,037 -Swear it. -I promise. 508 00:39:58,646 --> 00:40:02,190 If any of this ever got out, we'd have humankind bulldozing 509 00:40:02,191 --> 00:40:05,485 their way down here to blow the place apart. 510 00:40:05,486 --> 00:40:09,506 -Is it always so dark? -We're down three feet. 511 00:40:10,449 --> 00:40:12,509 (EXCLAIMS) 512 00:40:14,870 --> 00:40:19,016 It's the most beautiful sight I've ever seen. 513 00:40:33,180 --> 00:40:36,182 Reveal thy name. 514 00:40:36,183 --> 00:40:40,061 Justin, you featherhead. Get your hands off me! 515 00:40:40,062 --> 00:40:43,540 Okay, okay. Just a joke. I didn't mean any harm. 516 00:40:43,858 --> 00:40:45,566 The meeting's already in progress. 517 00:40:45,567 --> 00:40:48,277 -What's this all about? -Who, may I ask? 518 00:40:48,278 --> 00:40:51,781 Yes, yes. She can be trusted. This is no stranger. 519 00:40:51,782 --> 00:40:56,118 My dear, may I present Justin, the Captain of the Guard. 520 00:40:56,119 --> 00:40:57,703 Justin, Mrs. Brisby. 521 00:40:57,704 --> 00:41:00,706 Not Mrs. Jonathan Brisby? 522 00:41:00,707 --> 00:41:02,375 Yes, the same. 523 00:41:02,376 --> 00:41:05,253 It is an honor and a privilege, my lady. 524 00:41:05,254 --> 00:41:08,256 Ifwe could dispense with the formalities. 525 00:41:08,257 --> 00:41:10,466 -How beautiful. -Ma'am? 526 00:41:10,467 --> 00:41:13,636 The lights. They're quite lovely. 527 00:41:13,637 --> 00:41:16,931 Yes, they are. We've had electricity for four years now. 528 00:41:16,932 --> 00:41:18,224 Five. 529 00:41:18,225 --> 00:41:20,643 Jonathan often spoke of electricity. 530 00:41:20,644 --> 00:41:23,771 But, you see, our shame is that we're stealing it. 531 00:41:23,772 --> 00:41:25,815 From Farmer Fitzgibbons. 532 00:41:25,816 --> 00:41:27,775 -Stealing? -All that is going to change. 533 00:41:27,776 --> 00:41:29,402 He means we're working on a plan. 534 00:41:29,403 --> 00:41:34,049 I mean that we have a plan and the stealing will stop. 535 00:41:34,909 --> 00:41:38,929 Now... Oh, yes. Why did you send for me? 536 00:41:41,582 --> 00:41:42,957 It's Jenner. 537 00:41:42,958 --> 00:41:44,166 He's at it again. 538 00:41:44,167 --> 00:41:46,770 There blows an ill wind. 539 00:41:47,046 --> 00:41:48,629 JUSTIN: He's before the council now. 540 00:41:48,630 --> 00:41:50,881 This time he's attacking Nicodemus openly. 541 00:41:50,882 --> 00:41:52,550 AGES: And the plan, no doubt. 542 00:41:52,551 --> 00:41:55,532 Nothing will come of it. It'll pass. 543 00:41:55,533 --> 00:41:59,286 Beware, boy, he is dangerous. 544 00:41:59,287 --> 00:42:02,786 Jenner could be the undoing of the rats of NIMH. 545 00:42:10,528 --> 00:42:13,613 I'm sorry to come here at such a bad time. I suppose... 546 00:42:13,614 --> 00:42:17,426 No, sweet lady, you are welcome here. 547 00:42:18,285 --> 00:42:21,847 We tend to take ourselves a little too seriously. 548 00:42:27,461 --> 00:42:32,733 The plan is nothing but folly. A doddering old fool's fantasy. 549 00:42:33,092 --> 00:42:39,055 Nicodemus would have us destroy this colony only to lead us to starvation 550 00:42:39,056 --> 00:42:41,366 in some wilderness. 551 00:42:41,642 --> 00:42:43,100 (LAUGHS SARCASTICALLY) Good old Jenner. 552 00:42:43,101 --> 00:42:45,329 Wait. Listen. 553 00:42:45,729 --> 00:42:48,064 RAT 1: Moving to Thorn Valley is a good plan. 554 00:42:48,065 --> 00:42:51,275 JENNER: Fie. We have everything we need right here. 555 00:42:51,276 --> 00:42:53,653 You mean we steal everything we need. 556 00:42:53,654 --> 00:42:56,072 Come on, you suspicious old goat. 557 00:42:56,073 --> 00:42:59,033 RAT 3: Ifwe stay here, humans are bound to discover us. 558 00:42:59,034 --> 00:43:01,077 They'd destroy us on the spot. 559 00:43:01,078 --> 00:43:03,245 -I agree! -He's right. We'll be killed. 560 00:43:03,246 --> 00:43:05,581 Not ifwe got them first. 561 00:43:05,582 --> 00:43:07,083 He means war. 562 00:43:07,084 --> 00:43:09,752 -We'd be outnumbered. -There are too many of them. 563 00:43:09,753 --> 00:43:10,961 Hear me. 564 00:43:10,962 --> 00:43:15,925 The Thorn Valley plan is the aspiration of idiots and dreamers. 565 00:43:15,926 --> 00:43:18,344 We... (LAUGHS) 566 00:43:18,345 --> 00:43:21,097 We were just talking about you. 567 00:43:21,098 --> 00:43:24,100 That's refreshing. Jenner. Usually, you're screaming about us. 568 00:43:24,101 --> 00:43:25,935 Who is that? 569 00:43:25,936 --> 00:43:29,438 You know the rules. There are no visitors allowed here. 570 00:43:29,439 --> 00:43:33,609 May I present Mrs. Jonathan Brisby. 571 00:43:33,610 --> 00:43:34,944 (ALL EXCLAIMING) 572 00:43:34,945 --> 00:43:36,779 Jonathan Brisby is dead. 573 00:43:36,780 --> 00:43:39,615 She's not one of us. What's the meaning of this? 574 00:43:39,616 --> 00:43:40,783 Send her away. 575 00:43:40,784 --> 00:43:43,244 -Let's get back to business. -Wait, wait. 576 00:43:43,245 --> 00:43:46,706 She has been to see the Great Owl. 577 00:43:46,707 --> 00:43:48,082 (ALL MURMURING) 578 00:43:48,083 --> 00:43:52,813 He has told her that we could move the Brisby home to safety. 579 00:43:53,172 --> 00:43:55,381 Her home was Jonathan's home. 580 00:43:55,382 --> 00:43:57,425 We have urgent problems of our own. 581 00:43:57,426 --> 00:43:59,802 Let the lower creatures fend for themselves. 582 00:43:59,803 --> 00:44:01,804 (ALL AGREEING) 583 00:44:01,805 --> 00:44:03,389 Order. Order. 584 00:44:03,390 --> 00:44:05,391 Wait, my friend. 585 00:44:05,392 --> 00:44:07,810 -I smell an opportunity. -What? 586 00:44:07,811 --> 00:44:10,938 Maneuvers of this nature are dangerous. 587 00:44:10,939 --> 00:44:14,316 -Accidents could happen. -Accidents? 588 00:44:14,317 --> 00:44:16,777 -Jenner. -I'll explain later. 589 00:44:16,778 --> 00:44:20,406 Mrs. Brisby. A thousand pardons, my dear. 590 00:44:20,407 --> 00:44:23,367 Forgive the ill temper of my colleague. 591 00:44:23,368 --> 00:44:27,830 It would be an honor to assist Jonathan's widow in any way. 592 00:44:27,831 --> 00:44:31,459 We are but your humble servants. 593 00:44:31,460 --> 00:44:32,501 Thank you. 594 00:44:32,502 --> 00:44:35,004 -I second the motion. -Here, here. 595 00:44:35,005 --> 00:44:37,024 RAT: Motion has been moved and seconded. 596 00:44:37,424 --> 00:44:39,383 Those in favor make a show of hands. 597 00:44:39,384 --> 00:44:41,010 He is up to something. 598 00:44:41,011 --> 00:44:44,138 Take Mrs. Brisby to the library. 599 00:44:44,139 --> 00:44:45,306 We'll approach Nicodemus... 600 00:44:45,307 --> 00:44:47,588 -Motion carried. -...when the meeting is over. 601 00:44:54,525 --> 00:44:57,735 JEREMY: Okay, now. Wait a minute. This isn't what you think. 602 00:44:57,736 --> 00:44:59,820 You don't understand what I'm doing here. 603 00:44:59,821 --> 00:45:03,866 Think you can come snooping about, looting and pilfering 604 00:45:03,867 --> 00:45:05,785 just when everyone's away. 605 00:45:05,786 --> 00:45:08,225 Well, let me explain... 606 00:45:08,226 --> 00:45:10,664 What a lovely hat you're wearing. 607 00:45:10,665 --> 00:45:12,458 Don't you sweet talk me. 608 00:45:12,459 --> 00:45:15,544 I know you're in league with those awful rats. 609 00:45:15,545 --> 00:45:17,272 Rats? 610 00:45:17,840 --> 00:45:20,758 -What rats? -Hoodlums, the lot of you. 611 00:45:20,759 --> 00:45:21,884 Why did you say rats? 612 00:45:21,885 --> 00:45:25,346 You think the world owes you a living, right? 613 00:45:25,347 --> 00:45:27,139 -Right. -Wrong! 614 00:45:27,140 --> 00:45:28,766 Wrong! 615 00:45:28,767 --> 00:45:32,102 Look, nice lady, you're making a mistake. 616 00:45:32,103 --> 00:45:35,981 The sooner you delinquents learn that you must earn your own way. 617 00:45:35,982 --> 00:45:38,901 Wait. Wait. Can't we... 618 00:45:38,902 --> 00:45:40,528 Can't we talk this over? 619 00:45:40,529 --> 00:45:43,614 The sooner, the better. 620 00:45:43,615 --> 00:45:45,533 You can't leave me like... There's a... 621 00:45:45,534 --> 00:45:48,160 There's a... He's a very big... 622 00:45:48,161 --> 00:45:49,703 (STAMMERING) 623 00:45:49,704 --> 00:45:53,415 Good. Good riddance. 624 00:45:53,416 --> 00:45:55,584 Teresa, Martin! 625 00:45:55,585 --> 00:45:58,712 That's the least you deserve. 626 00:45:58,713 --> 00:45:59,964 Auntie. 627 00:45:59,965 --> 00:46:01,903 There you are! 628 00:46:01,904 --> 00:46:04,593 Keep an eye on this hooligan. 629 00:46:04,594 --> 00:46:08,907 Make sure he doesn't get away until I can fetch help. 630 00:46:09,224 --> 00:46:15,622 And as for you, you black buzzard, I wouldn't try anything. 631 00:46:15,814 --> 00:46:18,875 I shall return. 632 00:46:21,904 --> 00:46:24,446 Well, I guess we better untie him. 633 00:46:24,447 --> 00:46:26,448 But, Martin. 634 00:46:26,449 --> 00:46:30,286 Mom helped a crow in the field the day before yesterday. 635 00:46:30,287 --> 00:46:32,454 He's trying to talk. 636 00:46:32,455 --> 00:46:34,725 He looks like a loony. 637 00:46:35,000 --> 00:46:37,877 He even took her to see the... The Great Owl. 638 00:46:37,878 --> 00:46:40,897 -TERESA: So? -This could be the same crow. 639 00:46:42,466 --> 00:46:44,071 That's me. 640 00:46:44,072 --> 00:46:48,596 I am the crow. Untie me quick. I can't stand it. 641 00:46:48,597 --> 00:46:50,264 What are you doing here? 642 00:46:50,265 --> 00:46:55,412 It's a good question but don't ask. The legs, the legs, the legs! 643 00:46:55,646 --> 00:46:59,082 The poor turkey fell down. 644 00:46:59,358 --> 00:47:00,816 I'm not a turkey! 645 00:47:00,817 --> 00:47:03,110 -Your mother... -Where's our mother? 646 00:47:03,111 --> 00:47:04,370 -Hold it. No. -You big buzzard. 647 00:47:04,371 --> 00:47:05,613 Where's our mother? 648 00:47:05,614 --> 00:47:07,490 -You'd better tell me or I'll... -You're tickling! 649 00:47:07,491 --> 00:47:11,118 -Or I'll tie you back up again. -The rosebush to see the rats. 650 00:47:11,119 --> 00:47:13,829 -Did you take our mother to the rats? -I'm gonna go look for her. 651 00:47:13,830 --> 00:47:16,206 No, no, listen. Hold it. Wait a minute. 652 00:47:16,207 --> 00:47:19,564 The rats, they're friendly. Good. Tonight, stay. 653 00:47:19,565 --> 00:47:23,839 They're coming here to move your house where it's safe. 654 00:47:23,840 --> 00:47:25,925 Understand? Stay. 655 00:47:25,926 --> 00:47:28,469 The Owl said they're good and smart. 656 00:47:28,470 --> 00:47:30,280 Get it? 657 00:47:30,973 --> 00:47:33,224 You're right. He's a loony. 658 00:47:33,225 --> 00:47:36,560 No. Don't. You must... No, no, don't. 659 00:47:36,561 --> 00:47:39,313 Don't. Don't do this. 660 00:47:39,314 --> 00:47:40,957 (MUFFLED SPEECH) 661 00:47:44,403 --> 00:47:46,695 -Now, don't tire him out. -No. 662 00:47:46,696 --> 00:47:48,739 -Be brief. -Yes. 663 00:47:48,740 --> 00:47:50,866 Say what you want, then leave. 664 00:47:50,867 --> 00:47:53,220 I won't be a bother. 665 00:47:53,495 --> 00:47:57,224 Justin bothers him enough with all his silly nonsense. 666 00:47:57,666 --> 00:48:00,042 -Here we are. -Thank you, Mr. Ages. 667 00:48:00,043 --> 00:48:02,836 I don't know what Nicodemus sees in that boy. 668 00:48:02,837 --> 00:48:05,315 I'll come back for you. 669 00:48:09,094 --> 00:48:11,363 -Brief. -Brief. 670 00:48:19,980 --> 00:48:21,188 (RUMBLING) 671 00:48:21,189 --> 00:48:23,333 (WIND RUSHING) 672 00:48:46,006 --> 00:48:48,650 NICODEMUS: Come closer, my child. 673 00:48:49,009 --> 00:48:51,987 Don't be frightened. 674 00:48:53,055 --> 00:48:54,698 Sir... 675 00:48:55,557 --> 00:48:59,286 The Great Owl sent me to you. 676 00:49:00,312 --> 00:49:02,038 Did he? 677 00:49:03,440 --> 00:49:06,418 He is a dear comrade. 678 00:49:06,985 --> 00:49:08,879 Closer. 679 00:49:10,614 --> 00:49:11,905 (EXCLAIMS) 680 00:49:11,906 --> 00:49:17,619 Mrs. Jonathan Brisby, what an honor this is. 681 00:49:17,620 --> 00:49:22,791 (STAMMERING) How is it that everyone knows Jonathan? 682 00:49:22,792 --> 00:49:27,046 He was a great friend to the rats of NIMH. 683 00:49:27,047 --> 00:49:29,923 He himself came from NIMH. 684 00:49:29,924 --> 00:49:33,093 Majesty, my family is... 685 00:49:33,094 --> 00:49:35,238 I know of your needs. 686 00:49:36,682 --> 00:49:39,100 There is a book there. 687 00:49:39,101 --> 00:49:40,851 Read the words. 688 00:49:40,852 --> 00:49:43,041 I can read a little. 689 00:49:43,042 --> 00:49:45,582 Jonathan taught me. 690 00:49:45,983 --> 00:49:48,296 The children are better 691 00:49:48,297 --> 00:49:51,421 (MURMURING) at it than I am. 692 00:49:53,907 --> 00:49:55,592 NICODEMUS: Read. 693 00:49:58,120 --> 00:50:00,639 "Jonathan Brisby" 694 00:50:01,081 --> 00:50:04,434 "made possible" 695 00:50:05,502 --> 00:50:07,771 "the rats' escape" 696 00:50:09,006 --> 00:50:13,280 "from the terrible cruelty of NIMH." 697 00:50:13,281 --> 00:50:15,320 Jonathan? 698 00:50:15,762 --> 00:50:17,697 He was... 699 00:50:20,100 --> 00:50:23,268 Killed today 700 00:50:23,269 --> 00:50:26,790 while drugging the farmer's cat, 701 00:50:27,274 --> 00:50:29,000 Dragon. 702 00:50:30,986 --> 00:50:36,883 I... I never knewjust what happened. 703 00:50:39,077 --> 00:50:43,723 Why did he never tell me about any of you? 704 00:50:43,999 --> 00:50:45,040 Why? 705 00:50:45,041 --> 00:50:49,169 To answer that, I must tell you about NIMH 706 00:50:49,170 --> 00:50:51,648 and our plan. 707 00:50:52,758 --> 00:50:56,570 Go. Look there. 708 00:51:00,015 --> 00:51:01,616 (WIND BLOWING) 709 00:51:19,993 --> 00:51:25,307 NICODEMUS: In the beginning, we were ordinary street rats 710 00:51:25,832 --> 00:51:31,313 stealing our daily bread and living off the efforts of man's work. 711 00:51:34,299 --> 00:51:40,530 We were captured, put in cages, and sent to a place called NIMH. 712 00:51:41,098 --> 00:51:45,702 There were many animals there in cages. 713 00:51:46,186 --> 00:51:50,543 They were put through the most unspeakable tortures 714 00:51:50,544 --> 00:51:55,462 to satisfy some scientific curiosity. 715 00:51:56,363 --> 00:52:01,926 Often, at night, I would hear them crying out in anguish. 716 00:52:03,620 --> 00:52:08,642 Twenty rats and 1 1 mice were given injections. 717 00:52:12,879 --> 00:52:16,316 Our world began changing. 718 00:52:43,493 --> 00:52:47,097 Then, one night, 719 00:52:47,581 --> 00:52:51,434 I looked upon the words under the cage door 720 00:52:52,419 --> 00:52:54,729 and understood them. 721 00:53:01,595 --> 00:53:05,740 We had become intelligent. 722 00:53:07,767 --> 00:53:09,911 We could read. 723 00:53:10,103 --> 00:53:14,147 The miracle was kept secret from the scientists, 724 00:53:14,148 --> 00:53:16,358 and in the quiet of the night, 725 00:53:16,359 --> 00:53:20,338 we escaped through the ventilation system. 726 00:53:23,074 --> 00:53:25,635 The mice were blown away... 727 00:53:25,952 --> 00:53:27,929 (ALL SQUEALING) 728 00:53:31,583 --> 00:53:35,919 Sucked down dark air shafts to their deaths. 729 00:53:35,920 --> 00:53:39,774 All, except two... 730 00:53:40,091 --> 00:53:43,319 Jonathan and Mr. Ages. 731 00:53:44,846 --> 00:53:48,700 We were trapped by a locked door on the roof. 732 00:53:50,518 --> 00:53:54,998 It was Jonathan who made possible the unlocking of the door. 733 00:54:01,738 --> 00:54:03,757 I have a gift. 734 00:54:04,157 --> 00:54:05,428 Come. 735 00:54:05,429 --> 00:54:08,136 Jonathan meant it for you. 736 00:54:10,997 --> 00:54:12,039 (EXCLAIMS) 737 00:54:12,040 --> 00:54:13,749 It's so beautiful. 738 00:54:13,750 --> 00:54:17,169 -It sleeps. -Sleeps? 739 00:54:17,170 --> 00:54:18,775 Yes. 740 00:54:18,776 --> 00:54:22,507 When worn by one with a courageous heart, 741 00:54:22,508 --> 00:54:25,820 the stone glows red. 742 00:54:26,346 --> 00:54:29,824 It becomes a blinding radiance. 743 00:54:30,016 --> 00:54:33,369 Courage of the heart is very rare. 744 00:54:34,271 --> 00:54:38,291 The stone has a power when it's there. 745 00:54:38,942 --> 00:54:42,170 Look, an inscription. 746 00:54:43,446 --> 00:54:47,032 (SLOWLY) "You can unlock any door 747 00:54:47,033 --> 00:54:50,428 if you only have the key." 748 00:54:52,706 --> 00:54:54,414 Thank you. 749 00:54:54,415 --> 00:54:57,602 I will treasure it always. 750 00:54:58,211 --> 00:55:01,296 Jonathan couldn't tell you about NIMH 751 00:55:01,297 --> 00:55:05,735 because the injections slowed the aging process. 752 00:55:05,927 --> 00:55:09,137 You see, you would've grown old 753 00:55:09,138 --> 00:55:12,349 while he remained young. 754 00:55:12,350 --> 00:55:14,142 JUSTIN: Nicodemus. 755 00:55:14,143 --> 00:55:18,647 The boats are ready and waiting. We can leave any time. 756 00:55:18,648 --> 00:55:20,375 Good. 757 00:55:20,650 --> 00:55:25,153 My child, shall we journey to your home? 758 00:55:25,154 --> 00:55:26,446 Sir? 759 00:55:26,447 --> 00:55:32,473 Tonight you must move your house to the protected side of the stone. 760 00:55:32,474 --> 00:55:36,641 -The lee of the stone. -Yes. 761 00:55:42,464 --> 00:55:44,569 I don't get it. She... 762 00:55:44,570 --> 00:55:46,320 (LAUGHING) 763 00:55:46,321 --> 00:55:51,346 With Nicodemus out of the way, what's to stop us from taking over? 764 00:55:51,347 --> 00:55:53,682 Jenner, you can't kill Nicodemus. 765 00:55:53,683 --> 00:55:56,286 No taste for blood, huh? 766 00:55:56,770 --> 00:55:58,854 They've taken the animal out of you. 767 00:55:58,855 --> 00:56:01,106 What ifwe're discovered? 768 00:56:01,107 --> 00:56:05,694 Listen, the Brisby house is a large cement block. 769 00:56:05,695 --> 00:56:09,465 In the moving, what if it should fall? 770 00:56:09,657 --> 00:56:11,825 -An accident? -Of course. 771 00:56:11,826 --> 00:56:17,664 Cut the lines and the weight of it will crush his bones. 772 00:56:17,665 --> 00:56:19,207 It's risky. 773 00:56:19,208 --> 00:56:22,878 Once rid of Nicodemus, the plan will die. 774 00:56:22,879 --> 00:56:26,152 We can stay here as long as we like. 775 00:56:26,153 --> 00:56:28,425 What about Justin? 776 00:56:28,426 --> 00:56:30,469 Leave him to me. 777 00:56:30,470 --> 00:56:32,071 (ECHOING) 778 00:56:38,728 --> 00:56:42,898 JUSTIN: Sometimes, when we have a long project that takes us into the open, 779 00:56:42,899 --> 00:56:46,610 Mr. Ages makes up a sleeping powder to give to Dragon. 780 00:56:46,611 --> 00:56:48,487 How do you get him to take it? 781 00:56:48,488 --> 00:56:52,491 Someone must go into the farmhouse kitchen 782 00:56:52,492 --> 00:56:55,136 and put it in his dish. 783 00:56:55,912 --> 00:57:00,749 The only way into the kitchen is through a tiny hole in the floor. 784 00:57:00,750 --> 00:57:04,753 Ages tried it yesterday. That's how he 785 00:57:04,754 --> 00:57:06,713 -broke his leg. -Broke his leg. 786 00:57:06,714 --> 00:57:08,483 Right. 787 00:57:10,552 --> 00:57:12,070 (GASPS) 788 00:57:13,430 --> 00:57:14,930 That was close. 789 00:57:14,931 --> 00:57:19,118 -What's up there? -The mill. It's falling apart. 790 00:57:19,352 --> 00:57:23,522 Hope it stays up there. At least until we've done with the plan. 791 00:57:23,523 --> 00:57:27,210 Plan? What is the plan? 792 00:57:27,944 --> 00:57:31,071 NICODEMUS: To live without stealing, of course. 793 00:57:31,072 --> 00:57:34,303 It's wrong to take electricity from the farm. 794 00:57:34,304 --> 00:57:39,639 My child, we can no longer live as rats. 795 00:57:40,582 --> 00:57:42,725 We know too much. 796 00:57:43,042 --> 00:57:45,353 We're almost there. 797 00:57:45,837 --> 00:57:50,608 Your Majesty, I should go prepare the children for tonight. 798 00:57:51,718 --> 00:57:54,904 We shall wait here until dark. 799 00:57:55,180 --> 00:57:58,408 About Dragon, maybe... 800 00:58:00,435 --> 00:58:03,162 Nothing. Goodbye. 801 00:58:15,575 --> 00:58:19,286 I volunteer for Dragon. 802 00:58:19,287 --> 00:58:21,121 No, Mrs. Brisby. 803 00:58:21,122 --> 00:58:23,164 Nicodemus, this is no job for her. 804 00:58:23,165 --> 00:58:24,874 Please. 805 00:58:24,875 --> 00:58:26,894 As you wish. 806 00:58:27,253 --> 00:58:29,105 All right. 807 00:58:29,714 --> 00:58:33,466 I'll meet you at the west side of the farmhouse at dusk. 808 00:58:33,467 --> 00:58:36,612 Thank you. I must be crazy. 809 00:58:38,473 --> 00:58:41,034 Goodbye. I must be crazy. 810 00:58:55,448 --> 00:58:56,448 (GASPS) 811 00:58:56,449 --> 00:58:58,051 (COUGHS) 812 00:58:58,451 --> 00:59:00,535 Excuse me, pardon me. 813 00:59:00,536 --> 00:59:02,329 Jeremy? 814 00:59:02,330 --> 00:59:05,686 -I'm being followed. -Followed? 815 00:59:05,687 --> 00:59:07,876 There's a crazy lady with a hat. 816 00:59:07,877 --> 00:59:11,564 She's got big teeth. She tied me up and then... 817 00:59:13,841 --> 00:59:15,717 -A sparkly. -What? 818 00:59:15,718 --> 00:59:18,720 You're wearing a sparkly. 819 00:59:18,721 --> 00:59:21,306 Can I hold? Please, can I? 820 00:59:21,307 --> 00:59:23,100 Jeremy, listen. 821 00:59:23,101 --> 00:59:25,018 I need lots and lots of string. 822 00:59:25,019 --> 00:59:27,729 -String. -To move the block. 823 00:59:27,730 --> 00:59:29,397 Move the block. 824 00:59:29,398 --> 00:59:32,150 Hey! I've got string. I've been saving them. 825 00:59:32,151 --> 00:59:33,401 -You do? -Sure. 826 00:59:33,402 --> 00:59:34,814 Red ones, blue ones, green, yellow... 827 00:59:34,815 --> 00:59:37,405 Pay attention. Go get all the string you can. 828 00:59:37,406 --> 00:59:39,133 Okay. 829 00:59:40,493 --> 00:59:44,514 -That'll take all day. -Good. Get going. 830 00:59:47,083 --> 00:59:48,124 (LAUGHS NERVOUSLY) 831 00:59:48,125 --> 00:59:51,419 I... I just thought I'd mention in passing... 832 00:59:51,420 --> 00:59:55,632 I've always wanted a sparkly of my very own. 833 00:59:55,633 --> 00:59:57,801 -Will you get going? -Sure. 834 00:59:57,802 --> 01:00:00,446 Excuse me. Pardon me. Bye. 835 01:00:08,021 --> 01:00:11,106 JUSTIN: Won't be long now. She's washing the dishes. 836 01:00:11,107 --> 01:00:12,691 Here's the powder. 837 01:00:12,692 --> 01:00:14,734 -Nervous? -BRISBY: Very. 838 01:00:14,735 --> 01:00:16,861 Well, don't be. You'll be okay. 839 01:00:16,862 --> 01:00:18,863 I hope I haven't upset your plans. 840 01:00:18,864 --> 01:00:21,366 Nonsense. What makes you say that? 841 01:00:21,367 --> 01:00:23,660 I thought I might've caused an argument. 842 01:00:23,661 --> 01:00:26,454 You mean Jenner? No problem. 843 01:00:26,455 --> 01:00:31,543 Justin, I sincerely hope you make it to Thorn Valley. 844 01:00:31,544 --> 01:00:34,730 We will. Listen. 845 01:00:36,633 --> 01:00:39,092 Mrs. Fitzgibbons is filling Dragon's bowl. 846 01:00:39,093 --> 01:00:42,530 -Get ready. -Oh, my. 847 01:00:43,598 --> 01:00:47,118 Better leave that cape. Could get caught on something. 848 01:00:49,729 --> 01:00:51,459 Here's the powder. 849 01:00:51,460 --> 01:00:53,648 (YOWLING) 850 01:00:53,649 --> 01:00:55,067 (WHISPERING) I don't think I can do this. 851 01:00:55,068 --> 01:00:56,669 (WHISPERING) Yes, you can. 852 01:00:57,195 --> 01:00:59,380 Now take a deep breath. 853 01:00:59,572 --> 01:01:01,489 Concentrate on the bowl. 854 01:01:01,490 --> 01:01:05,094 Don't look at the door. Steady. 855 01:01:06,913 --> 01:01:08,913 BETH: Okay, Dragon, I'm coming. 856 01:01:08,914 --> 01:01:12,435 -Steady. -There we go. 857 01:01:12,752 --> 01:01:14,127 Now. 858 01:01:14,128 --> 01:01:16,022 Now! 859 01:01:20,093 --> 01:01:22,278 Coming. Coming. 860 01:01:23,096 --> 01:01:24,614 Get back. 861 01:01:27,183 --> 01:01:30,185 Mom, don't let the cat in yet. I've caught a mouse. 862 01:01:30,186 --> 01:01:32,687 -BETH: A mouse? -Can I keep it? Can I? 863 01:01:32,688 --> 01:01:35,940 No, Billy. Put it outside. 864 01:01:35,941 --> 01:01:38,359 -Damn. -BILLY: Mom, please. 865 01:01:38,360 --> 01:01:41,196 I can keep it in Porgy's old cage. 866 01:01:41,197 --> 01:01:42,614 All right. 867 01:01:42,615 --> 01:01:43,907 Come on, Dragon. 868 01:01:43,908 --> 01:01:47,094 I'll have to come back for you later. 869 01:01:49,122 --> 01:01:51,206 Rats. Rats? 870 01:01:51,207 --> 01:01:52,874 They'll be here any minute. 871 01:01:52,875 --> 01:01:55,335 To move our house over there, by the stone. 872 01:01:55,336 --> 01:01:58,129 -Wrong. -Actually move it. 873 01:01:58,130 --> 01:02:00,590 Not while I'm keeping watch. 874 01:02:00,591 --> 01:02:03,551 Auntie Shrew, I'm not afraid. 875 01:02:03,552 --> 01:02:08,389 Afraid, child? I have no fear of those great hulking beasts. 876 01:02:08,390 --> 01:02:13,520 And should one of those hairy barbarians come through that door... 877 01:02:13,521 --> 01:02:15,289 (DOOR RATTLING) 878 01:02:16,315 --> 01:02:17,732 The rats. 879 01:02:17,733 --> 01:02:19,794 (THUNDER CLAPPING) 880 01:02:21,738 --> 01:02:23,798 (TELEPHONE RINGING) 881 01:02:29,454 --> 01:02:32,682 I'm coming, I'm coming. Hold your horses. 882 01:02:33,124 --> 01:02:34,562 Hello. 883 01:02:34,563 --> 01:02:36,394 Who? 884 01:02:36,586 --> 01:02:39,420 NIMH? Oh, yeah, NIMH. 885 01:02:39,421 --> 01:02:43,150 Yes, yes, I know, you called about the rats. 886 01:02:43,342 --> 01:02:45,635 I don't know nothing about any special behavior 887 01:02:45,636 --> 01:02:49,013 but the traps sure don't work. 888 01:02:49,014 --> 01:02:51,117 The morning? 889 01:02:51,559 --> 01:02:53,268 Suits me fine. 890 01:02:53,269 --> 01:02:56,312 No, no, no, you can bulldoze that rosebush right out of there. 891 01:02:56,313 --> 01:02:58,064 I want those rats exterminated. 892 01:02:58,065 --> 01:03:02,277 Now, there's no charge for any of... Good. 893 01:03:02,278 --> 01:03:03,945 Okay, well. 894 01:03:03,946 --> 01:03:07,052 I'll see you in the morning. Bye-bye. 895 01:03:07,053 --> 01:03:10,014 NIMH. They're coming here. 896 01:03:10,015 --> 01:03:12,471 I must warn Justin. 897 01:03:36,813 --> 01:03:38,706 (GASPING) 898 01:03:40,233 --> 01:03:42,001 Teresa! 899 01:03:43,152 --> 01:03:44,402 Martin! 900 01:03:44,403 --> 01:03:47,173 Auntie's afraid. 901 01:03:50,993 --> 01:03:52,785 RAT: Pull on the inhaul. 902 01:03:52,786 --> 01:03:56,164 Careful. Careful! 903 01:03:56,165 --> 01:03:57,457 Easy does it. 904 01:03:57,458 --> 01:04:00,251 Nicodemus is cooperating beautifully. 905 01:04:00,252 --> 01:04:04,440 -Jenner. -Standing in just the right spot. 906 01:04:04,882 --> 01:04:06,799 Jenner, I can't do it. 907 01:04:06,800 --> 01:04:09,636 When that block reaches midway, you cut the line! 908 01:04:09,637 --> 01:04:10,887 I... 909 01:04:10,888 --> 01:04:13,973 Don't get any ideas, my friend. 910 01:04:13,974 --> 01:04:16,976 You're in this up to your neck. 911 01:04:16,977 --> 01:04:21,248 RAT: Come on, mates. Put your backs into it. 912 01:04:26,320 --> 01:04:27,963 (EXCLAIMS) 913 01:04:43,588 --> 01:04:45,106 (GASPS) 914 01:04:59,729 --> 01:05:01,831 Ready with the knife. 915 01:05:03,983 --> 01:05:05,835 Ready. 916 01:05:07,653 --> 01:05:09,237 Cut now. 917 01:05:09,238 --> 01:05:10,905 -I... -Now! 918 01:05:10,906 --> 01:05:12,758 -Cut! -No! 919 01:05:21,417 --> 01:05:22,935 (SCREAMS) 920 01:05:24,253 --> 01:05:27,481 (SCREAMS) Martin! 921 01:05:31,344 --> 01:05:32,927 Okay, help me. You've gotta hurry. 922 01:05:32,928 --> 01:05:35,805 That's it. (GRUNTS) 923 01:05:35,806 --> 01:05:36,931 Come on, come on. 924 01:05:36,932 --> 01:05:39,368 We're coming. 925 01:05:40,019 --> 01:05:41,662 Okay. 926 01:05:42,355 --> 01:05:44,230 I see him. 927 01:05:44,231 --> 01:05:47,209 (BREATHING HEAVILY) 928 01:05:47,944 --> 01:05:49,920 Nicodemus. 929 01:05:50,905 --> 01:05:52,840 Oh, no. 930 01:05:53,199 --> 01:05:54,758 No. 931 01:06:08,381 --> 01:06:09,899 (YELLS) 932 01:06:46,168 --> 01:06:48,020 (THUNDER RUMBLING) 933 01:06:50,297 --> 01:06:54,777 Friends, we cannot move the Brisby home. 934 01:06:55,052 --> 01:06:58,846 We just can't leave it here in the mud. 935 01:06:58,847 --> 01:07:00,973 The equipment is a shambles. 936 01:07:00,974 --> 01:07:02,141 BRISBY: Justin! 937 01:07:02,142 --> 01:07:05,228 One day, we shall journey to Thorn Valley, 938 01:07:05,229 --> 01:07:07,563 just as Nicodemus wanted. 939 01:07:07,564 --> 01:07:08,856 But not now. 940 01:07:08,857 --> 01:07:09,982 Justin! 941 01:07:09,983 --> 01:07:12,193 Mrs. Brisby. 942 01:07:12,194 --> 01:07:17,883 Come. Let us return to the rosebush, where we belong. 943 01:07:19,160 --> 01:07:21,303 Mr. Ages. 944 01:07:21,495 --> 01:07:22,620 What happened? 945 01:07:22,621 --> 01:07:26,308 -(GASPS) The children! -No, they're fine. 946 01:07:27,334 --> 01:07:28,978 Nicodemus 947 01:07:29,962 --> 01:07:32,398 is dead. 948 01:07:33,132 --> 01:07:34,817 Oh, no. 949 01:07:39,013 --> 01:07:41,681 You're in great danger. NIMH is coming. 950 01:07:41,682 --> 01:07:43,558 Come, come. Let's return to the rosebush. 951 01:07:43,559 --> 01:07:44,559 NIMH's coming. 952 01:07:44,560 --> 01:07:45,685 -NIMH? -In the morning. 953 01:07:45,686 --> 01:07:46,686 -NIMH? -Yes. 954 01:07:46,687 --> 01:07:49,564 You will all die unless you leave the farm tonight. 955 01:07:49,565 --> 01:07:52,358 -Lies. -Please! You must believe me. 956 01:07:52,359 --> 01:07:53,943 -What if it's true? -We'll all be killed. 957 01:07:53,944 --> 01:07:55,403 -Don't panic. -Don't listen. 958 01:07:55,404 --> 01:07:57,968 -She's hysterical. -Get out now! 959 01:07:57,969 --> 01:08:00,908 -You get out. I've had enough. -Jenner! 960 01:08:00,909 --> 01:08:03,345 Justin. Justin! 961 01:08:07,792 --> 01:08:09,977 Jenner, stop this. 962 01:08:12,129 --> 01:08:13,421 The stone. 963 01:08:13,422 --> 01:08:16,007 -Jenner. -Get out of my way. 964 01:08:16,008 --> 01:08:17,610 (GRUNTS) 965 01:08:20,179 --> 01:08:22,096 I want that stone. 966 01:08:22,097 --> 01:08:23,431 (SCREAMS) 967 01:08:23,432 --> 01:08:24,765 (SNARLS) 968 01:08:24,766 --> 01:08:26,702 Jenner. 969 01:08:28,395 --> 01:08:29,562 (GRUNTS) 970 01:08:29,563 --> 01:08:32,666 -Justin. Justin. -My sword. 971 01:08:34,276 --> 01:08:35,794 (SNARLS) 972 01:08:43,202 --> 01:08:44,887 (BOTH GRUNTING) 973 01:08:55,131 --> 01:08:57,066 It was you. 974 01:08:58,425 --> 01:09:01,636 You did it. You killed Nicodemus. 975 01:09:01,637 --> 01:09:03,888 -That was no accident. -Yes. 976 01:09:03,889 --> 01:09:05,139 I killed him. 977 01:09:05,140 --> 01:09:07,242 (GRUNTS) 978 01:09:23,492 --> 01:09:26,095 He wanted to destroy everything. 979 01:09:27,538 --> 01:09:33,251 I've learned this much, take what you can when you can. 980 01:09:33,252 --> 01:09:35,729 Then you've learned nothing. 981 01:09:41,844 --> 01:09:43,362 (SCREAMS) 982 01:09:52,313 --> 01:09:57,584 Friends, tonight we journey to Thorn Valley. 983 01:09:59,320 --> 01:10:01,279 We will leave no tracks. 984 01:10:01,280 --> 01:10:02,881 (SNARLING) 985 01:10:03,782 --> 01:10:07,302 No evidence that the rats of NIMH ever existed. 986 01:10:08,454 --> 01:10:09,954 Come. 987 01:10:09,955 --> 01:10:11,932 (GASPS) 988 01:10:12,124 --> 01:10:13,809 (GROWLING) 989 01:10:16,795 --> 01:10:18,897 (GROANS) 990 01:10:30,976 --> 01:10:33,328 (THUNDER RUMBLING) 991 01:10:45,032 --> 01:10:47,158 MARTIN: Hello! Anybody up there? 992 01:10:47,159 --> 01:10:49,410 -Martin? -Mom. 993 01:10:49,411 --> 01:10:52,139 TERESA: Mother, are we almost moved? 994 01:10:52,498 --> 01:10:54,308 Soon now. 995 01:11:05,219 --> 01:11:08,781 It's sinking. It's sinking. 996 01:11:09,974 --> 01:11:14,077 -Justin, the block! It's sinking. -What? 997 01:11:16,272 --> 01:11:18,481 -Come on. -It's sinking. 998 01:11:18,482 --> 01:11:21,901 There must be a... There must be a cave in below. 999 01:11:21,902 --> 01:11:23,861 JUSTIN: Here, tie these lines together. 1000 01:11:23,862 --> 01:11:25,529 I'll get a line around the stone. 1001 01:11:25,530 --> 01:11:27,198 Now. Brutus, quick, get some rope. 1002 01:11:27,199 --> 01:11:31,845 Tie off those block lines. Hurry it up, come on! Move it! 1003 01:11:32,371 --> 01:11:34,330 Mother. Mother! 1004 01:11:34,331 --> 01:11:36,183 What's all that black stuff? 1005 01:11:36,709 --> 01:11:38,959 Come on, Teresa, get up on the table. 1006 01:11:38,960 --> 01:11:40,127 Cynthia. 1007 01:11:40,128 --> 01:11:41,712 What about Timmy? 1008 01:11:41,713 --> 01:11:43,547 Get us out of here! 1009 01:11:43,548 --> 01:11:45,400 Mother! 1010 01:11:49,305 --> 01:11:50,763 JUSTIN: We need another line. 1011 01:11:50,764 --> 01:11:52,515 -Move. -RAT: It's breaking. 1012 01:11:52,516 --> 01:11:54,117 Justin! 1013 01:11:54,310 --> 01:11:56,685 RAT 1: Hurry. Put it through the hole. 1014 01:11:56,686 --> 01:11:59,522 -Justin! -RAT 2: We're losing it. 1015 01:11:59,523 --> 01:12:02,835 Hang on. Don't let go. 1016 01:12:06,572 --> 01:12:09,323 -Grab on to my foot. -I can't breathe. 1017 01:12:09,324 --> 01:12:10,926 (COUGHING) 1018 01:12:21,086 --> 01:12:22,670 Oh, no. Come on. 1019 01:12:22,671 --> 01:12:26,275 -It's sinking further. -We're losing it. 1020 01:12:29,678 --> 01:12:30,761 (EXCLAIMS) 1021 01:12:30,762 --> 01:12:32,364 (GRUNTS) 1022 01:12:56,497 --> 01:12:59,975 NICODEMUS: Courage of the heart is very rare. 1023 01:13:00,292 --> 01:13:04,211 The stone has a power when it's there. 1024 01:13:04,212 --> 01:13:06,607 The stone. 1025 01:13:11,470 --> 01:13:12,988 (GASPS) 1026 01:13:15,474 --> 01:13:16,992 (SIZZLING) 1027 01:13:19,144 --> 01:13:20,662 (GASPS) 1028 01:15:07,753 --> 01:15:09,980 (ROOSTER CROWING) 1029 01:15:23,519 --> 01:15:25,620 (TERESA AND MARTIN LAUGHING) 1030 01:15:30,817 --> 01:15:33,694 Mama, I'm tired of bed. I wanna get up. 1031 01:15:33,695 --> 01:15:36,798 Well, you're not getting up. 1032 01:15:37,115 --> 01:15:40,701 JEREMY: Miss Bris. Bris. Where are you? 1033 01:15:40,702 --> 01:15:42,637 Over here. 1034 01:15:43,288 --> 01:15:44,997 (LAUGHING) Here it is. 1035 01:15:44,998 --> 01:15:46,915 I brought the whole nest. 1036 01:15:46,916 --> 01:15:50,586 There's plenty more where this came from, too. I got connections. 1037 01:15:50,587 --> 01:15:53,047 Hey, your house is moved. 1038 01:15:53,048 --> 01:15:56,216 Oh, no! What am I gonna do with all this string? 1039 01:15:56,217 --> 01:15:58,385 You'll think of something. 1040 01:15:58,386 --> 01:15:59,887 (SIGHS) 1041 01:15:59,888 --> 01:16:01,889 What's the use? 1042 01:16:01,890 --> 01:16:06,161 What's a guy like me gonna do with a love nest, anyway? 1043 01:16:08,772 --> 01:16:09,938 (JEREMY GROANS) 1044 01:16:09,939 --> 01:16:12,858 -Excuse me, pardon me. -WOMAN CROW: Excuse me, pardon me. 1045 01:16:12,859 --> 01:16:16,487 Look, Mommy, another turkey. 1046 01:16:16,488 --> 01:16:18,238 (GIGGLING) 1047 01:16:18,239 --> 01:16:19,740 (JEREMY LAUGHING) 1048 01:16:19,741 --> 01:16:21,742 Stay right there. 1049 01:16:21,743 --> 01:16:23,827 Mrs. Bris, Mrs. Bris, 1050 01:16:23,828 --> 01:16:26,997 let me have the sparkly. I gotta have the sparkly. 1051 01:16:26,998 --> 01:16:28,165 Miss B, I gotta have it. 1052 01:16:28,166 --> 01:16:30,834 Girls can't resist a sparkly. Please. Please! 1053 01:16:30,835 --> 01:16:32,836 -I gave it to Justin. -Justin? 1054 01:16:32,837 --> 01:16:35,422 -Who the heck is Justin? -The leader of the rats. 1055 01:16:35,423 --> 01:16:37,966 "The leader of the rats." How could you do this to me? 1056 01:16:37,967 --> 01:16:41,345 What'll I say, Mrs. B? What'll I do? 1057 01:16:41,346 --> 01:16:42,805 Well... 1058 01:16:42,806 --> 01:16:45,849 Just be... Be athletic! 1059 01:16:45,850 --> 01:16:49,121 That's right. Athletic. 1060 01:16:50,272 --> 01:16:52,124 I'll just be a little... 1061 01:16:52,399 --> 01:16:54,459 (JEREMY LAUGHING) 1062 01:16:56,194 --> 01:16:57,820 (GIGGLING) 1063 01:16:57,821 --> 01:16:59,673 (JEREMY EXCLAIMS) 1064 01:17:01,074 --> 01:17:03,051 (LAUGHING) 1065 01:17:09,875 --> 01:17:12,835 Mother, did the rats really go to Thorn Valley? 1066 01:17:12,836 --> 01:17:13,961 Yes, they did. 1067 01:17:13,962 --> 01:17:15,462 -Will we ever see them? -Perhaps. 1068 01:17:15,463 --> 01:17:19,758 -Today. -No. When you're older. 1069 01:17:19,759 --> 01:17:20,968 SHREW: Brisby! 1070 01:17:20,969 --> 01:17:23,804 -Auntie Shrew. -Auntie. 1071 01:17:23,805 --> 01:17:26,491 Oh, no. 1072 01:17:27,267 --> 01:17:29,244 (BOTH LAUGHING) 1073 01:17:57,000 --> 01:17:59,500 ---oOo---