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The Duo

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Episode 11

- Brother Gwi Dong, sweet persimmon punch. - Come in.

So your hunt was a miserable failure?

I bagged a pheasant. Dong Nyeo has it.

Not a deer?

I could have had one, but I chose not to.

Aigoo, so you missed it.

Missed? Don't start picking on your brother now.

So why no deer?

The beaters drove out a pregnant deer.

- Did Father see it? - Sure he did.

But there's no good in senseless killing.

Good. Killing an animal with child is bad luck.

I never shoot without reason, even on a hunt.

Did Chun Doong bag anything?

Just some ratty old blind pheasant.

Father said he's an excellent shot.

You think that's all there is to hunting?

He's got a way to go before he's on my level.

But he's good enough to get into the military.

Who told you he's applying?

Father did.

Father?

What are you staring at?

Has Mother said anything recently?

Nothing in particular.

This is just between us.

She wants you to marry the youngest Min son.

Older Brother. Not him!

You're telling me. But don't let on that you know.

How can I not?

Just try. Leave it all to me.

Orabeoni! Older Brother

Less worrying...

more persimmons, quick-quick.

Alright.

What's your powder load?

12 nyang 100 bon, sir. ( 9 and 1/3 ounces)

How many pellets in your charge?

Fifty, sir?

- Exactly? - Yes, sir.

Aish, insubordinate little--

Gwi Dong. Dismount in the presence of a superior. Now.

Whoa.

Sir!

Forgive my tardiness. I was at the King's stables.

On whose orders?

I was selecting your new mount, sir.

Mine?

Yes, sir. Your mount is old and lame. So undignified.

Please take this one, sir.

This horse...

is for me?

Yes, sir. Your old mount is in the King's stables.

As you're aware, I know something about horses.

Yes, sir, that he does, sir.

Consider his bone structure.

Clearly a noble animal.

Prominent cheekbones, finely drawn ears, pricks up at the tips.

Large, clear eyes...

this indicates a big, strong heart.

You'll find he won't bolt or rear, not even at the sound of gunfire.

He looks a little listless, though.

Sir? Listless?

A smooth girth and a long, supple neck indicate strength.

As does a powerful flow of urine.

I've seen it for myself.

Yes?

Was it... strong?

Better than that.

Your average horse is trickle-trickle-trickle like a small stream.

Goes straight down.

But this guy, it's a waterfall.

Splashed off his front hoof...

and even got a drop in my left eye.

That's a very fine mount.

That I'd like to see. Order him to urinate.

He just did.

Care to ride him, sir?

No.

But I wouldn't mind seeing... that waterfall.

Hey Gwi Dong, if the commissioner sees it he'll confiscate it.

Quickly, get it to the stables.

Sir.

- Is there an inspection? - Huh?

We have orders to form a special squad of eight Rangers.

- Oh ho, what's this? Stand at attention! - Sir!

At - ten - tion!

Now back to it.

Where were we?

[ People of the Capital ]

[ Old man's Wang's gang and his Treasury cronies ]

[ are stealing from the palace. ]

[ Pay heed to this, those who exploit the people...]

[ Stop your looting and plundering ]

[ or face death by our swords.]

[ Arae ]

Stand back!

Well? Move along!

- You deaf? - No, sir.

Move along!

What does it say?

How should I know?

Can you read?

Not at all.

Whatever. We'll find someone who can.

- Take it down.- Yes, sir.

Still nothing on the Yi murder case

and now another one of these?

Are you policemen or aren't you?

We don't know who these Arae bandits are, how many they are, or what they want.

Nothing at all!

It's under investigation, sir.

How long will that take?

Give us more time.

We'll get them.

And the Rangers?

Eight of our best riders and swordsmen, sir.

Who's their captain?

I am, sir.

These were posted at the South Gate, Chilpae Market,

Baeok Inlet, and the Gwangtong Bridge.

I want men on every street corner

and strict enforcement of protocol.

Yes, sir.

Furthermore, Captain of the Rangers,

I expect a written report on these Treasury allegations.

Yes, sir. We'll get to the truth, sir.

Gwi Dong...

A word please.

Thank you for the mount.

Do you like it?

It's hard not to.

If you need personal leave, let me know. Shouldn't be a problem.

Very kind of you, sir...

but won't the Captain need a Squad Leader?

Perhaps I could serve under him in that capacity.

Would you like to be a Captain?

If so, it's not too late to replace Captain Kong.

No, sir. Not that.

All I want is to help Captain Kong catch this Arae Ra guy.

You're a fine soldier.

You have my full support.

Thank you, sir.

Catch Arae Ra and your future is assured.

Come again.

27...

30...

33...

See?

It's just shy of 34.

A bolt should measure 35 at least.

Look at the end here.

it's short, no question, not even close to 35.

Is the entire shipment like this?

Exactly.

Knock a gold coin off the unit cost

or take them back.

The Chinese took you for a ride.

I don't think so. They've got a fine reputation.

Then how do you explain this?

We'll have to check the other deliveries.

You head back. I've got a few places to go first.

Yes, sir.

Chun Doong!

It's me, me, me!

Aren't you Boss Jang?

Right, Do Kap's dad.

It's great seeing you.

Chun Doong, remember me?

As if you have to ask?

So what brings you here?

Oh, I went to your office, see. They said you were here, so here we are.

Aigoo, Little Chun Doong, all grown up.

We've missed you. Why is it so hard to see you?

A glass?

And one for me.

It's been so long.

Word is, you did some business in China.

They say the dust storms are kind of awful.

Yes. The yellow dust is the worst.

Oh, our poor Chun Doong.

That's why I got you something.

Ta-da!

What's this?

Wind glasses.

Next time you go, put them on like so...

and no dust gets in the eyes, none.

You can't get them for less than 5 in gold.

Oh, it looks good.

And this...

A telescope. For you.

You can't see in the distance, right?

Look through this and it's like you're right there.

You can't get this for less than ten.

But why give these to me?

Huh?

Ah, well...

Might as well come out and say it.

The thing is, now that you're on top,

how about looking out for Do Kap?

Look out for him, how?

Let him follow you, show him the ropes.

He has always looked up to you like a brother.

Do Kap wants to be a merchant?

Ah, you tell him to do it and he will.

He ignores everyone but you.

I don't know.

I'll talk to him... but I don't need these.

Why not?

Isn't it obvious?

So don't use them locally and you're good.

Take them. As tokens of our esteem.

No. I have no use for them.

Take them anyway.

A toast.

Any idea why there are so many policemen here today?

That Arae Ra crowd, that's why.

It's getting so you can't make a crooked living with them around.

- Lots of folks don't want them caught. - Hush!

Another day wasted.

Sir, the police are here.

Sir.

Did he step out?

No, sir. His shoes are here.

Get him then.

Si--

Sir!

Sir! Sir!

Sir! Sir!

What--

- Sir! - What is it?

The Treasurer is dead.

What? Stand back!

Poison, sir.

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When did you last see him alive?

Two hours ago.

His stomach was upset. He sent his lunch away.

Any visitors from outside the grounds?

No, sir.

It's getting worse.

He may have killed himself to avoid our investigation.

He put arsenic in his own wine?

If there's anything to those notices, we'd better go see Lord Wang.

I'll take care of Lord Wang.

You get back to the bureau and write a full report.

Yes, sir.

- Gwi Dong... work fast. - Yes, sir.

Welcome, Agasshi.

Is your boss in?

Yes. May I ask why?

To take back our goods.

Now, now, settle down!

No, wait! You there! Don't!

Agasshi, what is this about?

Don't get in the way. We won't deal with you in the future.

Won't-? But why?

Satin, 10 bolts. Patterned silk, 10 bolts. Plain silk, 5 bolts.

And two bolts each of sheer silk and gauze.

- Take them away. - Yes, ma'am.

Agasshi. Let's talk about this.

Is that your hand?

Oh, my!

- And those, they are also ours. - Yes, Agasshi.

Wait, that's...

Agasshi! You can't!

So, you're sure he's dead?

Yes. He wasn't breathing. I sent him to the morgue.

My man told him this morning

we'd help him escape.

He must have been terrified.

What did you say to him?

Only that we'd arrange a safe place if he wanted.

Oh yes?

And did you arrange a safe place?

Yes. A very safe pit.

A pit?

It appears he preferred suicide to the pit.

A pit.

- Jin Deuk. - Sir.

My man here manages things

without getting his hands dirty.

- You could learn from him.

- Yes, Sir.

This guy.

Anyway,

it's just as well he's dead.

I wouldn't say that.

The station's up in arms.

They've formed a Ranger unit to deal with Arae Ra.

Who's in charge?

I am.

Mm-hm, that is good news.

Maybe... you can take care of this.

Where did this come from?

It was stuck right on my door. No fear at all.

How does this sound?

We deal with Arae Ra and his men.

You keep the police off our backs.

More to the point, we've got to find what they took from us.

My men are in the pharmacy district asking questions.

Lips swollen and blackish-red.

Extremities and nails are blue-black.

And the silver pin turned...

dark black.

There's nothing more to see.

It's clearly poison.

Sir.

We got him.

Where is he?

Outside.

You! Why did you lie?

Lie?

The Treasurer had a visitor this morning. Why did you lie?

I...I never saw him.

Is that so?

Suppose I have a witness?

Impossible.

Bind him up.

- Yes. - W-Why?

I didn't do anything!

Sir..!

Sir!

- 15. - 15.

- 18. - Right, 18.

- 21. - Right.

Correct measurements are basic business.

If the returned bolts don't measure up,

I'll burn them all.

I didn't say all of them were.

There's always a few that don't measure up.

We weigh all our bolts before they leave here!

They can't possibly be short!

What are you doing?

He claims we shorted him.

We're measuring them for ourselves.

Thirty-five rulers exactly, Agasshi.

They measure up fine here.

Why did they get shorter at your shop?

Could it be your rulers?

Um, sure, our rulers.

So we made a mistake. Don't hold it against us.

Why would we? They measure up.

Goodbye.

Right, load them up and ship them back.

Absolutely not!

I don't trade with cheaters.

We have our cloth. Now goodbye.

Agasshi.

Return them to inventory!

Yes, Agasshi.

Agasshi!

It didn't occur to me he was lying.

They're slow to pay. No great loss.

I guess I'm an easy mark.

Sorry.

You're straight and true. You think everyone else is too.

But the world is full of cheats.

But he swore it wouldn't happen again.

Give him a break.

Maybe later. Let him squirm first.

Agasshi. If I may?

Yes, come in.

The man said he's sorry

and laid out some extra for our trouble.

Give them back to him.

We can't sell them and we need the room

for the cotton due in tomorrow.

Wait a bit more.

They need us... not the other way around.

Tell him, no.

Yes, Agasshi.

He's clearly already promised them to a buyer.

Perhaps. Why else pay extra?

No, wait...!

I was wrong! It will never happen again!

I'll pay even more.

I'm sorry.

The price... has gone up.

What?

One more gold coin per bolt and they are yours.

It's better not to sell them at all.

The price has gone up?

She'll get a nasty reputation.

No. Swindlers like that should be cursed for three generations.

She did all right.

So this scondrel, what happened?

Did he take the deal without kicking up a fuss?

Yes. All phony smiles and glad to have them.

She's got a knack with merchants.

I see that I'm far too trusting.

Despite everything, Dong Nyeo's a close-mouthed one and very shrewd.

But she's too rigid.

That's why people talk bad about her.

Who does? Ask my crew,

she's generosity itself.

My goodness, tsk-tsk. You drool at the mention of her name.

Well, you always glare daggers at the mention of her name.

When did I ever glare?

Dal I.

You can't let them get away with that kind of thing.

Like Chun Doong says,

give credit where it's due.

Hear that? Listen to him.

Are you trying to make me mad?

Are you mad?

Fine. I don't like what I don't like.

No, wait...

Dal I.

- I'll go get her. - Leave her be.

Sit.

It hurts her to see you chasing after Dong Nyeo.

Speaking of which, how long are you going to work for her?

You've slaved for her long enough.

It's time for you to strike out on your own.

I've had the same thought, actually.

Ouch. Stings.

Making shoes. Brings back memories.

The way you used to light into me.

Want some help?

Go away.

Looking at the sides, I'm betting...

on floral embroidery?

Shows what you know. It's arabesque. (Design of flowing intertwined lines)

Of course. Arabesque.

I don't like you. Go away.

Go now!

There's a traveling show at the market.

With that hat dance you like so much.

Let's go tomorrow.

With Grandfather?

Sure, all of us.

I don't want to.

Just us.

Sheesh.

Aigoo!

Aigoo...

It's freezing. You poor things.

It's been a while.

Is Lord Kim in?

Yes.

Is that his supper?

Yes.

You can pass.

Sir, sir!

Sir!

You think we don't know that you worked

with old man Wang to steal from the treasury?

Sir, I don't know anything.

They say open the gates, I open them. Close them, I close them.

Things aren't hot enough for him.

No, sir, no!

How can you believe scum and not believe me?

- Enough! - Sir, I'm innocent!

I'll get to the truth tonight

even if it kills you.

Sir!

Please believe me.

Get the racking sticks (bone-breakers) ready.

Yes, sir.

Sir, please.

Sir, please believe me.

Sir...

your nanny is here to see you.

Fine. Dismissed.

Heavens, just confess already.

Once they start using those bone-breakers on you

you'll confess faster than when you yanked your grandpa's beard at age three.

Wait, sir! Sir, could I see your superior before you start questioning me?

Enough! Is he your grandfather or something?

Sir...

Is he coming?

He's interrogating someone. It may be a while.

But it's been so long since I've seen him.

You can wait if you like.

No, no.

I'll just go.

This is steamed rice cakes and some medicine too. Please see that he gets it.

Of course, don't worry.

He always liked his water hot, even in summer.

Boil his water at mealtime.

Of course.

Please... Please spare me.

You spare me. Look what I've got to do

to get you to talk.

Please, I don't know anything.

- Rack him. - Yes, sir!

Sir... please...

All right then.

What's the meaning of this?!

This fellow says he's never heard of Wang.

This snake, he's a sneaky one.

Snake, sneaky, it doesn't matter. Let him go.

Orders from above.

Sir?

We just got him. Let him go?

We have our orders.

Well? Drop the sticks.

Untie him, go on.

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Again with the tears. What have you got to cry about?

First time I've been there in a month.

And he can't even see me?

You think it's all about you?

He's busy with work. Give him some credit.

He never thinks to visit.

They say you rear a child to leave you.

Do your best, send him into the world

and that's that.

Anytime I hear a child cry "Mother",

my heart aches.

I don't know why it gets to me so much.

It's karma for what you did.

My big, handsome boy.

My strong, dignified son.

I never saw such a fine son.

Someone might here. Hush.

Soe Dol,

you know how I feel.

Oh, jeez.

If I heard my boy call me, "Mother"

just once, I'd die happy.

I can't even say his name.

Just, "Young Lord, Young Lord".

Was there ever such a worthless mother?

Who was it that wanted to swap them. Are people candy, or cake?

You wanted to switch them. And now you come crying to me?

What about me?

I did everything you asked of me.

I'm sorry.

Does that make it better?

Stop it!

Stop what? Sitting alone, whimpering.

What? I know how you feel?

Have I even started yet?

♪ Leaving, leaving, leaving.

♪ Leaving you.

♪ When I do, I travel far.

♪ I travel far and you forget.

- ♪ Like a cloud drifting over the hills... - Oh my. You're this drunk.

Where have you been?

You were mean to me.

So I went to the gisaeng house.

Come inside now.

Hey, you. Light the fire, hurry up.

I'm sleeping here tonight.

Aigoo, the fire's fine. Just go inside.

Hey, wait. Just now, what were you two up to?

Up to? We were talking, that's all.

Yah, Woman!

You...

She was mine first and I helped myself!

- How's that?! - Hey! Ouch!.

Aish, that hurts!

After all the fires I've lit!

- Huh? Not one thank you! - Help! Anyone!

- Help! He's killing him! - Come on now!

He's killing me!

- Let go! - Or what?!

Or... this!

This will hurt.

Any other bites?

None.

So the stone rolled in and another pushed it out of the way.

And the first stone lashed back like a mighty oak?

Yes.

Well done.

You take what you can.

But like a bamboo, when you lash back... you really lash back.

Arm, please.

That's some bite from her.

A piece of my arm is nothing.

She bit into my whole life

and left a bruise to prove it.

The way you wag your tongue, be glad she didn't bite that off.

Is Chun Doong in?

Welcome, sir. Chun Doong has stepped out.

It's awfully late. What is it?

I'm lonesome. I thought we'd get a drink.

What do you have there?

Oh, my nanny brought some supper.

You want some?

I'm not really hungry.

Then you can watch me.

Like I said, I'm lonesome.

Just as well. We're fresh out of food.

Policemen can always tell things like that.

That's why I brought my own.

I'm glad you did. Come inside.

There must be a reason you were ordered to let him go.

They think it was suicide.

They want it hushed up with no fuss.

Meaning someone above you is involved.

But there's no telling what they want or how deep they're into it.

By chance, did Wang's boy's try their protection racket on you?

It's the cost of doing business.

Not anymore.

If they come by, mention my name.

You don't know how things are. Your name would make it worse.

It's just easier to pay them.

How did the world come to this?

Nothing's the way it should be.

There's no moral code of compromise anymore. But we have to live. What can you do?

I'm curious about something.

Curious?

Did you come here to see Chun Doong?

Or me?

Both of course.

But who comes first?

Would you like it, if it was you?

Here, have a drink.

See that you fill it up this time.

- Pharmacy stores. - Sir.

- Welcome back. - Thank you.

Who is that?

Your policeman friend, sir.

Gwi Dong?

Yes, please join them.

No, no need. Send him along to my room when he's done.

Yes, sir.

People should stick to their own class.

You might buy yourself a title,

but you'll never get away from who you are.

You think I don't understand?

Aiyo, don't even bother looking at Dong Nyeo.

You'll just hurt your neck.

Careful.

I'm drunk. How far are you walking me?

Until you sober up.

Too far.

As far as the bridge.

- Right. Let's go. - Let's go.

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I'm pouting.

Why?

When you come home, you should say hello.

What's this running to your room stuff?

It would have been awkward.

It's you and me, what's to be awkward?

Chun Doong...

I'd hate for Dong Nyeo to come between us.

Me, either, drunkard.

You want her, I'll step aside.

You've loved her since we were kids.

I'm not good enough.

What? You're good enough...

Never mind. She can make her own choices.

Yeah, well, I wash my hands of her.

You don't mean that.

She's yours.

She's yours, you lush.

Listen to me. You're the inside man. She's yours.

Don't be silly. She's your first love. She's yours.

You want some?

- You're drunk. - Hands off.

Drunk or not, let's wrassle.

Enough, huh? Enough.

Chun Doong.

I'd...

do anything for you.

I know you would.

A duo to the grave.

That's a fact.

Chun Doong.

- Chun Doong. - Easy, let go of me.

That tickles.

Chun Doong.

Good morning.

Why are you standing out here?

Keeping tabs on who's late.

Being a squad leader has changed you.

Enough foolishness. Off with you.

Ah, you're early.

Yes, sir. Good morning.

Why are you out here?

Waiting for you, sir.

Me?

Yes, sir.

May I ask why you released the prisoner?

We can't detain an innocent man.

He wasn't innocent.

I'm bringing him back in.

Listen here. Watch your tone to your Superior Officer.

Give me the reins.

He's too good for the likes of you.

What?

I'm trading him in for your old, mangy horse.

Now see here...

- Well, stop him! - You heard him, move!

- Where do you think you're going? - Horse thief!

Sam Wol.

Hello, sir.

Where have you been?

We're running low, so I got us some barley.

But the Lady said she sent more than enough.

He sold it the second it arrived, so here I am.

Is the Prefect in?

Aish. Some Prefect. Go on. He's still asleep

But it's past noon! What was he doing last night?

You go and ask him that.

See for yourself.

Is he still gambling?

Don't ask me any questions. Just get me back into Lord Kim's house.

I can't live like this anymore.

It's not up to me. Try to put up with him a little longer.

You've got eye gunk.

Uh-huh.

So nice to see the decorum of a man of learning.

Don't nag. I'm just waiting to die.

Did you hear that Yi was killed?

Don't remind me. I asked him for money that day and got an earful.

Cheapskate. At least ante up before you die.

What a tightwad. Not one ounce of loyalty.

You know why he was murdered?

Because he was rich, of course.

Poor men like me, don't have to worry.

I wouldn't say that. You should worry.

Lord Gwi Dong tells me the murder was part of a vendetta.

A vendetta?

Some people might hear you're holding a grudge from your Prefect days.

Why remind me? I've paid for my sins. More than enough.

Then again, perhaps not.

If it really was a vendetta, the killer might get the same idea about you.

Who told you that?

The Lady herself. She sent me here.

You've got to be careful. And don't step outside your door.

That's all you have to say?

Yes.

My sister sent you with nothing else?

Yes, she didn't, now if you'll excuse me.

Wait!

Lend me 2 gold coins.

Let go. Since when do I hold your money?

You're not leaving til you lend me 2 coins.

Let go of me!

You...! Ouch.

Aigoo.

What's wrong?

Hey! You're not...

Are... you...

with child?

Uh-oh.

Sam Wol is with child?!

Yes.

There's no mistake?

I heard it and saw it myself.

He's such a lech!

What can you do? She has to be named his official concubine.

Did my brother... say it's so?

Not hardly. He says... it's not his.

Then... he may not be the father.

No, he is.

When he kept insisting, she had no choice,

Sam Wol told me as much herself.

Oh dear, what will we do?

Strike him with lightning and he'll roast beans and eat them all before it fades.

He has a gift for trouble.

Don't tell this to anyone.

Of course not! Lord Kim would be furious.

My goodness!

Oh, my...

Mother, what is it?

It's nothing.

Are you going out, Agasshi?

Dong Nyeo and I are going to watch the traveling show.

Mother, your color is off. Are you all right?

I'm fine. You go have a good time.

Ladies' hats! Fur hats here!

Ribbons? Sure, right here.

Combs, purses, ribbons here!

Ladies' hats! Fur hats here!

Madam!

Ah, Do Gap. What are you up to?

I'm meeting someone.

You're picking pockets, aren't you?

Nuh-uh, I haven't done that in ages.

Oh? Well just don't snatch anything today.

Look, it's crawling with police.

I saw. I know most of them anyway.

And I don't steal anymore. Really.

- Really? - Yes.

- Really, really? - Yes.

How I wish I could believe you.

- Lady! - Coming!

- Go on. - Thanks.

I'll buy you lunch later. Swing by Mak Soon's place.

- All right. - Good. Yes, sir!

- Any pipes? - You know it!

- Here. - -Let's have a look.

See the curve and the fine bowl?

- How does it look? - Great!

Dong Nyeo, we're late. Let's go this way.

Let's.

Unni, Chun Doong's here too.

Where?

There.

Who's that woman with him?

I'm not sure. I can't tell.

Hyungnim.

Oh, what are you up to?

Someone wants to see you.

Me?

Stay here. I'll be back.

Fine.

You wanted to see me?

Yes.

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♫ It is so far away, ♫

♫ further than the clouds, further than the mountains, ♫

♫ We can´t meet ♫

♫ and that causes me great pain. ♫

♫ Life ♫

~Preview~

First time seeing my brother.

It's said your birthmark disappeared as you grew up.

Why are you looking at me with such a strange expression?

"Arae Ra" is the thief who steals materials from the Domestic Demand Department.

Please, keep it a secret. I believe in you.

You said not to let me off... are you threatening me?

He is good at fencing.

I will find out the truth.

Send for Chun Doong. Observe this tendency well.

You should know.

If you are captured you will be dead.

♫ Life is short ♫