All language subtitles for 1x15 - Warrior... Princess

I'm here to see...

the king...

thanks.

She was a cute one...

Quickly!

Are you all right?

I'm fine, I'm...

What are you doing?

I just thought you might
wanna cover your costume.

What's wrong with my costume?

Nothing, of course.

- I'm here to see the king.
- He's in his bedroom.

I'm sure he wouldn't mind
if you were to visit him there.

In his bedroom.
I don't think so.

- Can you ask him to come to me?
- Of course...

Your wish is my command.

Your wish is my command.

It would, ve been nice
to interrogate him.

He's headed west...
Go after him.

Yes, Sire.

You're a formidable young woman.

What's going on here?

Gods above!

This is remarkable!

I'm sorry...
Where do I start?

Try explaining who ordered
that man to attack me.

I wish I knew.

I've sent for you because I need
you to save someone's life.

I am not a hired sword at the disposal
of those who can afford to pay.

But, what about
those who need you?

This attempt on your life
was meant for my little girl.

You wanted to see me, Papa?

May I present my daughter.

In a time of ancient gods...

...warlords...

...and kings...

A land in turmoil
cried out for a hero...

She was Xena...

a mighty princess,
forged in the heat of battle...

...The power...

...The passion...

...The danger...

Her courage will
change the world...

Warrior...Princess

May I present my daughter, Diana.

Princess of Treus
and heir to my throne.

My dear, this is Xena,
the Warrior Princess.

Amazing.

It's like looking
in a mirror...

before I've brushed my hair.

Diana, could you leave Xena
and me alone for awhile?

- Oh, but Papa!
- Diana...

please.

I didn't want to talk about the attempts
on her life in front of her.

She's upset enough as it is.

And now, perhaps, you understand
the earlier confrontation.

I was mistaken for her.

I heard from my cousin, Sisyphus,

of the remarkable resemblance
you bore to my daughter.

When I heard you were in the area,

I thought it was fated
that you help us.

There are plenty of people out
there who could use my help...

And they don't live in castles
surrounded by guards.

Sir... The assassin has escaped.

As you see, our guards
are not doing well.

Somehow, the assassins
get past them.

This is the second
attempt on Diana's life.

I sympathize...

I'm told that, of late, you have
become a fighter for justice.

Now, what is more just than putting
the slave-traders out of business?

What are you talking about?

Diana is to marry Mineus of
Libarium the day after tomorrow.

Now, when Diana and
Mineus are married,

the two kingdoms will be united
under our constitution.

Our laws strictly forbid slavery.

I bet that doesn't sit too well with
the rich slave-traders of Liberium.

This wedding is her
chance at happiness,

and this is being threatened
by the greed of slave-traders.

As a king, and as a father,

I implore your help.

So, you want me to
masquerade as the princess.

Just until the wedding.

She'll have to go into
hiding outside the castle.

No, no, I couldn't
possibly allow that.

She hasn't left this castle
since her mother was killed.

Even better...
No one will know who she is.

Look, the people who are trying to kill
your daughter will be looking for her here.

Someone inside the castle
is working with the slavers.

This is where the danger is.

- Name?
- Tesa.

Ah, Tesa...

I'm sorry if I was a bit
curt with you before.

I wanted you to
like my costume...

It's for a ball we're having
after the wedding.

Oh, your Highness, that's a
wonderful costume for a ball.

I didn't understand
what it was for.

Would you like to
have croesus tonight?

- Croesus?
- Cream delicacy.

Yes, I love Croesus.

And quail's eggs for breakfast?

- Fine.
- Akhbash now?

Definitely.

Well, I'm famished...

A few bites of Akhbash
is just what I need.

Excuse me, your Highness?

You want to eat Akhbash?

Oh, yeah...

Just joking.

Who's here from Liberium?

Only my fiance's brother,
Philemon.

He negotiated the terms
of the marriage.

I'm supposed to meet my future husband
later on today when he arrives.

You mean, you have never
met your husband-to-be.

- No.
- That's good.

Unless you have to spend
the rest of your life with him.

But I'm optimistic...

If he's anything like his brother,
that'd be wonderful!

So, you like this Philemon.

Oh, yes, he's brave and noble,
with sky-blue eyes and fawn-colored hair.

So, how do I look?

This seems too big.
A necklace?

Hay, be careful with that.

It's not a piece of jewelry,
it's a weapon.

- How does it work?
- You throw it.

Leave it there...
It looks great on you.

I was just trying to
give it some color...

It seems so awfully dark.

Well, you have to convince
people that you're me,

and I like dark.

Now, stand up straight.

Push your shoulders back.

Plant your feet, like this.

Well, it's a start.

Thank you for risking
your life for me.

This experience...
pretending to be you, I mean...

It'll be good for me.

I'll be among the little people,
learning of their concerns.

Well, the first thing you should
learn is not to call them little people.

Meet my friend, Gabrielle,
on the north road.

Give her this...
She'll take care of you.

No, that's the front.

Oh... Thanks.

I suppose this would qualify
as fawn hair...

Let's see if you have
sky-blue eyes.

Your Highness...

Did you see them?

No, no... You scared
them all away,

Philemon.

I should have been
by your side, your... Highness.

Well, it was a lovely thought.

Thank you. Lucky I was early.

Remember, you wanted to
take a walk with me?

But, since there was another
attempt, maybe we shouldn't.

No, no...

I feel very safe with you.

I'd like to take a walk around
the whole castle, if it's possible.

Of course... This way.

And your brother,
is he like you?

You always ask me that,

and I always tell
you the same thing.

He's a gentleman and a scholar.

I am merely a negotiator.

Well, tell me again how you feel
about your kingdom freeing the slaves.

You know how I feel...

It will make me very
proud of Liberium.

And your brother?

You know he believes
strongly in emancipation.

Why are you asking me
these questions?

Well, my father thinks it's
the pro-slave faction

- who's trying to kill me.
- I assure you.

All the Liberium contingent
coming here today

support emancipation
of the slaves.

We would free them right now,

if it weren't for
the ancient bylaws.

Everything will work out fine.

My brother is marrying a beautiful,
intelligent woman,

whose face and smile light
a room brighter than sunlight.

And when he hears
you play the harp.

The harp?

His heart will break
as mine broke,

and he will feel
about you as I do.

And, how's that?

That this is the best
possible marriage for him.

Shall we?

I don't suppose you
know them, do you?

No, I don't.

Stay behind me...
This could get ugly.

You have no idea.

Don't worry, Princess...
I can handle this.

Your Highness,
you're running the wrong way!

Hey, hey, fellas,
wait for me!

Ah, here. Hold here
and press down hard.

It'll stop the bleeding.

You were so brave.

The woe of hearts long dead

Pounds soundly in my head.

For a Warrior Princess lives

in a world of broken...

Broken...

bives?

mives?

sieves?

Broken sieves...
It could work.

Could you please move?
You're blockig my sunlight.

I'll gladly return the sun,
for a price.

Sunlight is free from the gods.

Not from me.
Give me your purse.

Listen, you really
don't want to do this.

It could prove to be
dangersous to your health.

Xena!

You look good for
a gold piece or twenty.

Papa, Papa!

OK, I just wish you would
give me some warning

when you're going
to test me like that.

Gabrielle?

Yes?

Are you all right?
What happened at the castle?

So, you're Princess Diana...

who just happens
to look exactly like Xena?

It's test day, isn't it?

Well, you're gonna have
to do better than that.

You mean, you don't believe
I'm Princess Diana?

- Not for a minute.
- But you've got to.

I can't pretend to be Xena without
you're giving me a few pointers.

I haven't been out of
the castle in years.

I got lost three times
on the way here,

and I'm missing my
father already.

And now, you don't
even believe I'm me.

You think I'm Xena.

Well, I can't be Xena,
'cause, I'm not Xena!

- You're not Xena.
- No, I'm Princess Diana.

My goodness,
the resemblance is amazing.

I'm honored to
meet you, Princess.

I don't think you
should be doing that.

I'm not me, remember.

Right.

Tell me what to do
to be a convincing Xena.

Well, for starters,
stop crying.

Right... I'll stop.
I'm trying.

Princess, you have to get
ready for the reception.

Your husband-to-be
has arrived.

Oh, goody!

832, 833, 834, 835, 836.

How much longer?

The usual, your Highness...
A full 1000 strokes.

You wanna look your best for Mineus.

My hair has never
looked so good.

It doesn't need
anymore brushing.

Only 200 more to go.

I tell you what...

We'll do 1200 strokes
tomorrow to make up for it.

Philemon told me of the latest
assassination attempt.

Yes... I went back later
to follow their tracks.

When they ran away,
they didn't go out the gates.

They entered the castle.

Someone inside... someone
with a lot of control over

who comes and
goes around here...

- is working with them.
- Most disturbing...

We have a traitor
in our midst.

Mineus, my future son-in-law,
has arrived,

and the banquet in his honor
is due to start soon.

I'm ready to meet him.

What's wrong?

I could excuse you by saying
the princess has been taken ill.

This is a very dangerous test
of your believability as Diana.

The banquet will
be full of people

who have known Diana
since childhood.

That's exactly
where I wanna be.

One of them might
be the traitor.

Don't worry, I'll handle it.

Greetings, your Highness.

She's attractive enough,
but her courtsey is abominable.

You said her manners
are impeccable.

They were until now.

Who's the walking gem-mine?

That's Glauce,
my ambassador to Liberium.

Looks like a used
chariot salesman.

You're paying him too much.

Liberians like to give
gifts to visitors.

Some of them are
very wealthy.

Like the slave-traders?

Who's he talking to?

Bromeus, my top general.

They're both above suspicion.

Glauce has obeyed my
instructions perfectly

in arranging this
entire marriage.

He hasn't got an evil spot
in his whole body.

Now, come on... We've all got
that evil spot somewhere.

Your Majesty and royal guests,
dinner is served.

To the most beautiful
bride under Zeus's sun.

- Here, here.
- It's beautiful.

I have a toast...

To the end of slavery in Liberium.

End of slavery.

To the end of corruption
in our kingdoms.

To the end of corruption.

Death to traitors in our midst...

Did I do that right, Father?

Perfectly, just as I told you.

Although I think you may have
overreacted a little on the last one.

Bring on the feast.

Now, I have a toast.

To my wife-to-be.

I understand that you're
an accomplished musician.

- No, not really, no.
- She's an artist on the harp.

Let's hear the princess play.

I am very hungry.

Please Diana, play for us.

As you wish.

It appears the strings have
been strung too tightly.

Maybe another day.

833, 834, 835, 836...

I think that's plenty.

Really? It looks
so flat and dull.

Horses' tails are supposed
to be flat and dull.

Why are you throwing
those rags on the soil?

It's gonna be dark soon,
I think we should get some sleep.

I agree, but why are you
putting those r...

We're sleeping on the ground?

That's what Xena does.

Boy, I sure am hungry.

I could eat a whole pickled
croesus on my own.

Couldn't we all?

I'm not much of a hunter...

Not like Xena. You'll have
to make do with this.

- What is it?
- Cheese.

I've got some dinars.

We could go out to an inn
and get some real food.

Just try the cheese, it may not
be as bad as you think.

What?

You may look like Xena,
but you're nothing alike.

Philemon thinks that
I'm a delicate flower...

Far too frail to eat
bread and cheese

and endure a night
under the stars.

Did I ever tell you
that I haven't been

outside the castle
walls but twice?

More times than
you've actually

been outside
the castle walls.

This experience will enrich me,

and allow me to better
rule my kingdom.

Yes!

At last, I am one of the little...

the ordinary people.

And when I'm Queen, I won't
be locked away in my castle.

No, I will go out to my people,

and I will share
their simple joys.

And I'll know
their hearts.

Who is that horrible
little man?

He's one of
the ordinary people,

whose simple joy you
wanted to share.

Hello.

Do you have any
extra crumbs for

a starving man
and his family?

Starving? There's no one
starving in my...

- in this kingdom.
- Whatever you say, Miss.

Wait.

I think you could use
this more than us.

Oh, thank you, thank you.

You said you had a family.
Where are they?

It's all right!

That's them.

We're gonna stay in the
woods until I find some work.

Philemon,
what are you doing here?

Care for some fruit?

What have you done
with Princess Diana?

Where have you taken her?

Her father sent her away
for her own safety.

- How did you know?
- Lots of things...

Like, just now, when I
tossed you that orange.

Diana can't catch.

I first became suspicious when
you tended my bloody nose.

The princess faints
at the sight of blood.

- Who are you?
- My name is Xena.

Xena? Amazing.

Do you know who's
behind the attacks?

Whoever stands to gain
the most from her murder...

Maybe you.

I would never harm her.

She is the most magnificent
creature ever to walk the earth.

Her smile is daylight itself.

Her voice is sweet
as a siren's song.

How long have you been
in love with her?

From the first day,
I laid eyes on her.

How does it work?

Like this.

It's sizzlin' tonight,
don't you think?

Who are you?
You, you're not the princess.

You got that right, Plato.
Now, why are you trying to kill her?

Your blood flow has stopped.

And you're doomed
to die a painful death,

unless you tell me
who your contact inside is.

It was the king's general, Bromeus.
It was him who hired me.

Why? Why Bromeus?

He's always been my
loyal Marshall General,

as was his father before him.

Maybe the slave-traders
got to him with a bribe.

I understand you
suspect Bromeus

to have something to
do with the treachery.

As terrible as it seems,
it appears he's involved.

How sad.

He killed himself rather
than deal with the disgrace

of being found out as a traitor.

With the leader of the conspiracy
dead, the danger is over.

I'm gonna get Diana.
Thank you, Xena.

Xena...

That explains a lot. I'm talking
about the harp incident, of course.

I join the king in extending our
gratitude for saving the princess.

Cut him down.

When she returns,
the wedding will go as planned.

Only if you let it.
Tell Diana you love her.

My brother is first-born.
Diana is rightfully his.

Diana belongs to
no one but herself,

and the sooner you
both realize that,

the better off your
kingdoms will be.

Thank you, Xena,
for buying this food.

It's the first good meal
we've had in a while.

I assure you,
that all the corruption

which has stopped
royal aid getting

to the poor will
come to an end.

I know the king personally.
He'll hear about this.

Thank you, Xena.

- What's this?
- This?

- It's my round killing thing.
- Chakram.

Bless you.

I use it to fight evil.

Tell us about it.

Well,

like the time when I had
to kill a lot of centaurs.

Not centaurs,
I mean, Cyclops.

Hundreds of them.

I took care of them all
with my trusty round thing.

- Show us how it works.
- Would you like a piece of bread?

All right.
See that tree over there?

No!

Good shot!

I'm telling you, Papa,
they have nothing.

I listened to them.

Bromeus wasn't the only
corrupt official in our midst.

We have to make sure that
the charity intended for the poor

actually gets to them.

I take it your journey among
the 'little people' was educational.

You were right.
They're not little at all.

They're grand and
they're warm,

and they deserve so
much more from us.

We can discuss all this later.

You have a future husband to meet.

Welcome home, your Highness.

My brother looks forward
to his introduction.

Arise, Philemon.

We're soon to be family.

Nice place. A girl could
get used to this.

Well, don't. We're leaving here
as soon as I can get out of this outfit.

I like it.

We're going to be
in Corinth by nightfall.

I can't wait to get
my stuff back from Diana.

With Xena out of the way,
killing Diana will be easy.

When the wedding vows
take place, it's...

- all official, correct?
- Yes.

Good, good.

- You think you can love her?
- Who?

- Diana... Who do you think?
- Oh, Diana? Love her?

I don't know... We'll see.

If it's all right with you,

I'll head back home right
after the wedding.

You'll want to be alone
with your bride,

and there's nothing really
left for me to do.

Whatever.

Excuse me, sir, we had to borrow
this chair from your room.

If you'll allow me,
I'll return it now.

- Certainly.
- What did you need the chair for?

To stand on when we cut down
that swine who hung himself.

There was nothing to stand
on in his room.

No, sir. Not a thing.

He had to have been murdered,
your Highness.

There was nothing for him
to stand on to hang himself.

What can this mean?

The conspiracy has
not yet been crushed.

Your life is still in danger.
The wedding must be cancelled.

No! No, we can't let these terrors
stop us from doing what's right.

Go find Xena.
Bring her back.

I can't leave you alone.

Please, Philemon, do as I ask.

I'm asking you from my heart.

We'll kill two birds with one stone.

Your Highness looks beautiful.

The princess' veil.

Glauce...

Well... All your negotiations
are about to reach fruition.

- You're not nervous, are you?
- Why should I be nervous?

- It's your wedding day.
- Oh! Well, yes.

Here's where you will crown
your bride and join our kingdoms...

for better or for worse.

Xena.

What is it?

It's urgent you return
to the castle.

Bromeus was murdered...
obviously, by other conspirators.

The princess is
still in danger.

I'll just...

don't mind me... I'm fine.

She is a tribute to you,
your Highness.

This is who I'm marrying?

It's the Warrior Princess,

which means Diana's
someplace else...

probably unprotected.
Let's go.

Didn't anybody ever tell you it's rude
to leave before the cake's cut.

I don't know if this is the best time,
but, I'm not marrying this... woman.

Whoa Argo.

Xena, what are you doing?
We must hurry.

There's something that's
been bothering me.

What?

Did you tell Diana
you love her?

How can you think
about that now?

Her life is in danger.

She'll be fine...
This is much more important.

- More important than her life.
- Did you tell her?

- No.
- Why not?

Because I don't
think she loves me.

That's not true... I do.

Diana?

Philemon.

It's so romantic, isn't it?

Very.

I hope I find someone who'll
make me smile like that.

I'm sure you will. Just don't be afraid
to speak up when it happens.

Of course, that's never been
a problem with you, has it?

She's so beautiful...
Look how her hair shines.

- Well, they sure brush it enough.
- Wait till you see Argo's tail.

- What was it like being her?
- Not as much fun as you would think.

Really?

You had people waiting on you hand
and foot, fulfilling your every whim.

Hey, that's what you're here for.

You had all the riches a person
could desire, and you didn't enjoy that.

It's just not me.

Thank you. Try one of these...
they're incredible.

We had them for
dessert every night.

I didn't say I couldn't
get used to it.

- Thank you.
- But I...

Excuse me.